THE NATIVE MEETING

AT WHATIWHATIHOB,

[From our Special Report rr.]

ALEXANDRA, this day,

ARRIVAL OF HAUHAUS. A voaar morning developed into another drenching wet afternoon yesterday. There was more animation, however, at Whati whntilioe, tho natives who were hitherto boused in Alexandra gathering at tho settlement. Parties of Wairarapa and Tauranga natives arrived to-day. The Southerners being tjouhaus, they went through -the Houhau service and aongs on arrival, first planting their standard— a white flag with red border. Tawhiao welcomed them from the verandah of the big runanga house. Tho pigeons shot on the last expedition and other food were brought out and divided by Te Keipa. MegfirsCoHMll an d Doran visited the settle ment and sefed Tawhiao's patronage tor Doran's entertainment to-night, and not withstanding th. rain Tawhiao, MOMOU Hardington's scarlet coat, camo in about five o'clock. __ BIBULOUS KINGIIES. The prohibition against the sale of liquor has not been successful in stopping the grog. Natives in various stages of lutoxl cat.cn are to be seen about Alexandra but there is really no drunkenness or disturb auco The hotelkecpers here assert that liquor has been brought in ttom the neigh bouring settlements, and while they are prevented from selling, they have to put up with .he odium of refusing, and the conse quences of surreptitious supplies, A NATIVE BKAWL. Two natives in Finch's bar last night got to hiebi words, ..suiting in a scuttle and blows, duriag which tho window was broken. One of them was seized aud locked np, but subsequently released, it being found that he was not intoxicated. A story became current that the quarrel arose over a discussion re the the accuracy of the Maori translation of the New Testa ment, ono defending and the other dis crediting the work. I traced this story to a facetious pakeha. The real cause of the quarrel waa semo offensive remarks made by one cbiof relative to tho status of the other's tribe, ending in calling him a tuhua, man of no rank. ASCENT OF PIRONGIA. Messrs Blomfield, Champtaloup, and Moginio started early yesterday to ascend Pirongia muuntmin, hoping the rain would clear off. They accomplished the ascent, and were rewarded with a near view of the clouds, ond a wetting to the skin.

DOINGS OF EUROPEAN VISITOKS. Mr Wilson, the ibtsrprcter, has pitched his tent at Whatiwhatihoe. He was observed last'night crossing the Waipa bridge amid the pelting lain, with n fifty pound mot of sugar on the pummel of his saddle. Messrs Groom ond Chaaiptaloup also contemplate pitching tbeir tents to-morrow, if the weather permit. Mr Dunninghoro, of tbe Governor Browne Hotel, has been improving the shining hours by riding about tho country and examining crops, preparatory to writing a report on agriculture ia the Waikato as an appendix to Mr Bush's oflicial account of the meeting. The report published that.3,500 natives will be present at the meeting is a gross exaggeration. The number certainly will not excead one thousand. OPENING OF KING COUNTRY PRO BABLE. It ia still wet, and there is to bo no korero to-day. There is, I believe, no doubt that whatever announcement Tawblao may consider it politic to make at tbe meeting, the road now formed down to the new bridge will be allowed to go on right through, tbe country—probably a rail way lino also.

POLICE COURT.—This day.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., R.M.)

Bt«at»o_ Conduct. — Charles Smith was charged with sualiag a gold pl». value -Is. on the Ist l_Bt. the property of beijaniin MoCaus lond. Mr Tylor appeared for defendant and plo-d.dnot guilty. Sergeant Pardy stated th. cose, on* the following •vidence was take*.— Benjamin MoCau.land deposed that on iuiday evening, d« returning from churoh, he wont lnta th» -ittlnx-room of ike Old ilou _> at Home waiting forag»»tie_«an. Prlson«r «me into th» roam. o»* in a half-J-king manner said. You are on old soldier, »nd caught hold of him and shoo* him. He waa rather surprised at prlßOon's fomtlior conduct, and shortly after he missed kis gold pin ;it was worth _o«.—To His Worship : 1 tried to avoid him and moved from his chair.—To Sergeant Pardy :He tried to em brace him, and pulled his moustache,—Cross examined by Mr Tylsr: Shook prisoner off, and and showed hla stiol-; went to t*e gtoas to adjust his tie, ond missed tho pii: MrCulllmore o»me ln ond he believed persuaded prisoner to go out — Frederick Wm. Oullinsore, pianis", was at tbe "Old House at Home" on .Sunday evening; knew the prisoner; saw Mr MoCaus land sitting in tho ohalr; th. prlßonor was Bulling prosooutor about; he went into theroom Zn& pulled prisoner out; neither he scrprlsoner were sober.—James Johnson, la-dtord, deposed thot Mr MoPanslond boarded at his hotel, he ordered Smith ond Cnllirnore out; did not approve of disorderly oondnot. Smith and O-llimore left the house, ond he fastened them out. Shortly ofter Mr McOsUßland complained thot heihad lost his pln.-To Mr Tyleri Did not go Into the sittinx-room, but stood in tbe pas sage until they were gone.- Conatable Jones arrested the prisoner smith on warra-t at the Pacific Hotel on Monday evening. He paid he was not 'at the old Houss at Home, and sub sequently he said he was too drunk to know anything. The pin had not been traced.-His Worship oommented upon the evidence, and as there was nothing to ihow thot prisoner had Stolen the pin. ordered his dlsoharge. i Labckny of Dress, etc—Rilzabeth vv il Raits (on remand) was ag»U brought up on a charge of stealing o lady', dress and other articles, valued £2 6b. the property of Henry Smith, of Anokland.— Sergeant Pardy opened the oase, and called Mrs Smith, who deoosed that the prisoner had been a servant at h .r hou.e In Grey-Btreet, and after sho left witneis misted a lad. _ dresa, night-dress, s-Bh, and 2 ohemlsea. The or titles bafore the Court were her property. —To His Worship; Prisoner was a domestic servant In her house ot 8- per week. Sho was allowed out every night — Kllzabeth Banott, a married womo». deposed that prisoner was lodging ot her bo«9_ at tbe bao* of tho market bjfore sho went to live with Mrs Smith. On leaving her plaos, she returned, and gave to her little girl a aash ond necklet. Did not see a night-dress; oould not And the neoklet She Bold Mrs Smith mado her a present of the Ulngs. Dia not know how she got her living ; Bhe owed her money, and oromlsed tO_».»r at the oloae of Merrick a owe, bnt AWkot do o«.—Detective B-ennan arrested t-HlWl-oier. Prisoner said Bho did not steal th. __In»s; the neoklet and each were a present from Mra Smith; she was not out every night as Btoted.—Hia Worship said he was not satisfied with the evidence all throuah; there was something more behind, and the poliCß thought so. too. He felt that ho could not convict tbe girl.—DUmlssfd. Thb Wadb uaso.—wiiilom Daleiel, a gum digger was charged with stealing money and property, value £o, oa the Ist inst, the properly of Jom.s M-rtln. hotelk.eper.nl the *ade.— Prisoner, who seem*'' -._„_ depressed, pleaded gniity.—One moo.'.slmprisonment, with hard *n,_ i_i_i-n\-John Mullally was charged with not keeping a light burning in sarsfleld-street, in tbe Ponsonby Highway District, ou April 27. •— Mr Keetley, for defendant, pleaded not guilty.—Two other cbargea were also preferred against Mullally, but the three constituted but one offenee.-Hls Worship asked for a mean lrnr to these charges-whsthor or not It was a light between Mu'lolly and tho District Board. — Sergeant Pardy said the police hod token th« matter ud in tbe interest of tho publio. — Constable Bernard deposed to the neglect on the port of defendant, who was carrying on certain Improvements. Ho vl.lted the place on the 27th ult., found no light, and apoke to Mr Mullally about lt.-Cross-ex amlned by Mr Keetley: Sergeant Gamble visited the bloce, and warned defendant that he must _p__ a lisbt burning by the fence, hutho had iSSStSd tbe tow.--?* Wp/Bhip sold Mullally __?_. evidently iotended to dofy the law, but he would find it too strong for him and lathor ex- De-.Bive.-»ined. 10a and costs. Odsotnhi liANOUAOsi—Mlohael Carroll waa charted under the Vagrant Aot with using Stac-ne language, on the 26th April, at Mount KdeTl.Oad.alss, with Joeeph Coy Ie in being Iropllcot-d ln annoying two; poor widows, by ' oontlnualljr knocking at thoir doors, and osst ?___ stones at them.-The prisoners, youths L-fani Sixteen, pleaded not o niny.-Ser ßßan t Pardy stated particulars, and said .Mr Thomson ™Tin tholooa ity at the time, and took tbe __.. up .-Ann Jone McConkey gave evidence rf the unprovoked annoyance to whioh rhe was anbiEOted by tho boys: she was not only in anlted ontpfde, bnt her poor home was con- Stoutly 1-1 danger from tho shower of heavy stones against the door and on th* roof. -John McConkey, tbe widow's son. Opposed that ho m In bed at the time, and waa aroused by the rattle o( stones; hear.l boys shouting __d making a great nblsn. Got out of bed and looked oat the window, but It W-B too dark to ai.tlnßulah the off nde.B.-Georgo Shaw dp iosed to seeing prisoners noar Sirs Hedley'B house, bnt saw no assault on either of the widows There was a crowd ot about 20 boys; Carroll uaed bad language.-Thomas Thompson, member of the City Council, sold that his attention had frequently been drown to the unruly conduot and bad language of the boya; one aeemed to take the lead, and he was Informed that bia name was Carroll.— Fined 205 and coat- eaoh, or teven doys.-Tho boy Carroll wob then charged with nalng Indeoent longuoge to Mrß McConkey, who deposed that the boy was "tight.'' The language was filthy In the extreme.-Mr Thomp „nn_oveevidoooe as to tho longuoge used by Carroll H6 hoped, however, that His Worship would deal lightly in tbia case with the prisoner, as he had already been fined, and a-- he would have opportunities of watching him ia the fatnre.--.woother witneasea who were passing heard the longnoge.-The Coart found prisoner guilty, and fined bin. Is and costs. Nkqwot of tbk Marbiagu Vow.-Charlea Mack again appeared in answer to o charge ot dwerUng hla wife, Helen'Mook, and his four children, within the lost aix months •-Defen dant offered 10s a-week, whioh Mrs M«* agreed to acoopt. First payment on Monday next. , _ Bbown Bkothhhs. - The charge against these men for foiling to Buppott their father, at Onehunga, was remanded for a week. Bbbacb of Shb.p Act. — Walter Paul, farmer, of Mangere, was charged, on summona.

with having committed a breaoh of the " sheep a..'' by ncKiigenily Buffering certain Infected i hoop to stray upon land not his property, at Mangere, on the 6th Instant; also, with being the owner o( certain sheep which be baa had reasonable .round to suspect were infected with scab, and that he did not give notice thereof to the Inspector for tho district,—Ur James Ru.Bell appoaredin defence, and pleaded not guilty. Mr Hudson Williamson, Crown Solicitor, opened the case and examined the witnesses for tho prosecution.—Frederick C. Lewis, Chief Inspeotor, gave evidence of bia authority and position. Alexander Munro, .lib-Inspector, deposed that he visited Mr Haul's farm; saw about 70-heepand discovered that several were Infected; Informed Mr Paul, who cold he hod boen dipping the sheep in lime and Biilphur, and thought the supposed signs were c-used by the ordeal of dipping.—Wm. Absoloa), pound-keeper, Otahuhu. doposed that a number of sheep had been Impounded at hla pluoe; they were ownad and taken out by Mr Paul.- To Mr Knasell i Ho wos not aware that they were aff.oted —Mr Poulgove evidonoe to tha effect that ho hod taken every precoutlon in the matter ; thought the dip was to strong; was not owore ot scab or he would promptly have informed Mr Munro, A great discussion followed, and finally His Worship gave defend ant the b.nafit of the doubt and dismissed tbe case.—la tho seoond oase, " Allowing to stray,'' imposed a fine of £5 and costs This wa. all the business.

SAN FRANCISCO MAIL NEWS.

BARNUM'S VISIT TO AUSTRALIA. In reply to an enquiry addressed to Mr Baraum, of New York, representing the anxiety of the English children for the re tention in London of Jumbo, the monster elephant that he lately purchased from tbe Zoological Society, the " Daily Telegraph " has received the following characteristic reply:—

New York, Thursday. My compliments to the editor of " Daily Telegraph " and British nation. Fifty millioas of Americon citizens anxiously awaiting Jumbo's arrival. My forty years' invariable practice of exhibiting best that money could procure makes Jumbo's presence here imperative. Hundred thousand pounds would bo no inducement to cancel purchase. My largest tent Beats thirty thousand persons, and is filled twico each day. It contain! four rings, in three of which three full circus companies give ditFer.nt perfor mauces simultaneously. In tho largo outer riug, or racing track, the Roman Hippo drome is exhibited. In two other immense connecting tents, my colossal zoological collection snd museum are shown. Iv December next I visit Australia in pcraon, with Jumbo and my entire mam moth combination of seven ahows, via California, thence through Su.Z CanaL Following summer to London, I shall then exhibit in every prominent city in Great Britain. May afterwards return Jumbo to bis old potition in Royal Zoologi cal Gardens.

Wishiag long life nnd prosperity to tho British nation, the "Daily Telegraph," aud Jumbo, I am, the public's ebedient servant. P. T. BABMUM.

A SELF-ACTING REPORTING MACHINE.

"Iron 1- givoi an account of another addition to the many scientific wonders of recent years. Horr A. Gentilli, of Vienno, lias invented nn instrument—named by him the Glossoeraph—consisting of an in genious combination of delicato levers and blades which, placed upon th. tongue aud lips and under the nostiils of the speaker, arc vibrated by the movements of the former and the breath flowing from the latter. The vibration is transmitted to pencils, which transcribe the several signs produced by the action of tongue and lips aud the breath from the nostrils npon a stiip of paper moved by a mechanical orrangomsnt. Similar tt short hand, a special system of writing, which may fitly be termed glossojraphy, is pro duced, based upon the principle of syllable construction and combination of consonants. AN IRATE VICAR.

Io the couise of a service at the pariah church at Thornby, Leicestershire, at the end of March, the organist, owing to the recent attempt on the life of the Queen, played the U ational Anthem, When in the middle of it the vicar, the Rev. Mr Red head, shouted from the reading desk, " Stop it 1" The organist failed to bear him, and tbe vicar walked up to him, ex claiming, so that all the cengre gation csuld hrur, "Stop it, I tell you 1" He the. walked to tbe organ blower, stopped the Bupply of wind, nnd suddenly brought the Anthem to an igno minious e-d. Trembling with rage, tbe vicar shouted to the organist, " I discharge you from ever playing thia organ again 1" The service waa thsn procoeded with, but the palatal occurretce consed great excite ment among the congregation. It is stated that the National Anthem was played at the speoial request of the lady who pre seated the organ to the church, and who herself defrays tho organist's expenses.

ROASTED TO DEATH.

ELEVEN MEN KILLED BY A POWDER EXPLOSION.

An explosion oecurcd at the Vulcan Po-der Works, near Stege's station, Cali fornia, on Monday morning, March, 27, which, for ghaatliness of detail, exceeds any of the numerous powder explosions which have occurred in that State during the past three years, and resulted in death in tho most horrible form to five white men and six Chinamen, and the horrible aod probably fatal burning of four other white men. The Vulcan works are situated

abont eight miles from Oakland, on the bay, and about a mile and a half from the county toad leading from Alameda county to Centra Costa county, and con sisted of a large boardiag-house, some dis tance from the powder-houses ; the ware honse,in whichisstorsd the powderin kegs ; , the mixing-house, engine and boiler house, the drying-house and the granulating house. In and around tbo buildings some i tweniy-five men were employed, some of i them being carpenters engaged in building an extensive addition to the drjing-house, At the time of the explosion—lo o'clock a.m.—everything was apparently in sound working order. Suddenly fire was seen to issue -rem the grannlating-bouie, and almost instantly a dull, sullsn explsaion folUwed, spreading wreck, rnin and des truction on all sides, blowing the neigh bouring houses broadcast over the land aad setting the ruins in flames. BODIES BROILING OH A GRIDIRON. The sight presented was of the most sickening nature. In a space of three ocres tho land was coversd with burning ruins, in the midst of which lay Beveral bodies literally being roasted to a crisp. In one place the side of the building had been strongly braced with long iron bolts ; these bolts had fallen down over tbe fiercely burning coals and wood, tormipg a gigantic gridiron. Upon this horrible instrument lay the bodies of three men stark and dead, twisted into the mo.'t terrible shapes, aid actually broiling. In front of the boiler lay the ghastly corpse of the engineer, blackened and portiolly burned, lying npon its belly, with the heels touchiog the back of tbe head, and the bewels oozing from the mouth. Neor this corpse, and huddled in a heap together, lay threo more bodies, or rather the twisted and contorted skeletons, for every vestige of flesh had been burned off the bones. In another part of the field, deep in among the burning embers, lay the bodies of two Chinamen gradually burning to cinders. A GHASTLY SCENE, To the right of this horribie pile of broil ing flesh lay the body of a white man, stark naked, and with tho upper portioa of the body co fearfully burned that the only means ot identifyiog it was by the gaiter boots upon the feet. Near this body lay another corpse, evidently blown from a dis tance, with the lower limbs burnt off to the knees, the bnnes of the arms protruding ■through the flesh.and the eyes starting from tbesockets. The stench of burning flesh was horrible. Over this fearful scene hung a heavy pall of smoke, which was momen tarily increasing from the burning mass ot ford and river lumber, the flames from i which gradually lick up everything within reach, there being no water at hand with which to extinguish them. The four men injured were dragged from the ! burning mass on the first outbreak of the 1 flames, but they have received such fear i ful injuries that the doctors think it im- I possible for them to recover. Within an i hour after the explosion occurred Dr. W. 1 M Hilten, of East Berkeley, arrived upon i the scene, and went to work to alleviate, ' as much as possible, the horrible suflennge !of the wounded. Although the men were fearfully burned, two of them having in ' haled the flames, jet they bore their suffer ings with heroic fortitude, scarcely allow j ing a groan to issue from their cracked and swollen lips. j LIST OF THE KILLED. The white men killed are: -H. C. Lamb 'of Temescal, a carpenter; George Strous field, carpenter; L. W. Starr, brother-iii ■ law of 0. B, Hardy, Superintendent of thi works; J. Stewart, a man-of-all-work, I employed about the premises; and Thoma: Mills, a carpenter.

THE INJURED MEN.

The names of the injured men are as follow :— W. H. Ferris, a carpenter, engaged on the work of building an addition to the drying-houae. The doctor has no hope of his recovery. Gotleib Koch, a carpenter, severely burned about the upper portions of the body, tbe skin and portions of the flesh p.eling off. W. is. Dales, foreman of the work, face badly burned, and head so swollen that he is not recognised; Lewis Schaffer. It is feared that in addition to several burns about the body, his back ia broken, as the lower pottion of the body haa last all sense of feeling. OATH.RIH<J UP THK FBAaMENTS. As ioon as the ruins cooled off a gang of men was detailed to collect the bodies and bones of tbe killed and consumed men. These were nil collected together in blankets, placed on improvised stretchers, and conveyed to one of the outhouses to await the arrival of the coroner from Martinaz. So ghastly was tie work, and so sickening.the odour exhaling from the burning corpses, that some of the men occupied in removing them fainted, and had to be carried off the field. THK SKORKTARY'S THEORY. H. Swainwald, secretary of the Vulcan Po.der Company, states that tbe damage will not excesd $10,000. The only buildings destroyed were the mixing and drying houses. Mr Swainwald believes that the disaster is entirely due to fire, which originated in tho mixing-house, nnd was not caused originally by an explosion. The men working in the mixing-house were handling large quantities of sulphur, and this, according to Mr Swainwald's theory, toek fire by ncoi aent, tbe fumes immediately overpower ing the men. He is convinced that this is true, because the men were found lying almost in tbo spots where they were accus tomed to work. Their bodies were not torn to pieces, but wero literally buraed to a ciisp, In the mngaziae close at hand were stored fully fifty thousand pounds of powder, and there were over a million pounds of nitrate of soda in several store houses adjacent. The powder and soda both escaped injury.

CABLEGRAMS.

[Ueutkr's Tki____am_,l

LONDON, May 4 (otening.

It is announced that Lord Frederick Cavendish, Financinl Secretary to the Treasury, bas boen appointed Chief Secre» taty for Iroland, vice W. E. Forster, resigned, Michael Davitt, who has been in custody in Portland prison for sonic time past, ia now released, Parnell and othei Irish members, who have recently been released, have arrived in London, and have commenced their Parlia mentary duties. CJNSERVATIVE VIEW OF SITUA TIO.V, j LONDON, May 4. The "Times," ln a leading article tbia morning on the release of th.|lr sh members, Messrs Painell, Dillon, and O'Kelly, ex presses doubt lis to the success of the change of policy decided upon by the Government, and which, the "Times" Is of opinion, places Mr Parnoll practically in the posi tion of master of the situation. The Con servatives generally consider the release of tho political "suspects" a great victory for the Radical section in the Honse of Com mons, and deplore the new departure taken by the Ministry as intimated by Earl Gran ville and Mr Gladstone in their recent speeches, ln Ireland, the relesse of Messrs Parnell, Dillon, and O'Kelly has been cele brated with rejoicing throughout the country.

LONDON COMMERCIAL,

LONDON, May 3.

Consols aro unchanged, at 101 J. New Zealond Sacuritics. —The 6 per cent. 10 40 loan baa advanced to 10. _ ; the 5 per cent. 1889 loan is quoted at 103, ex div.; tho .J per oent. 1879-1904 loan is 103 J. The bank rate of discount is 3 per cent.; tho market rate is 2jj. Adalaido wheat, ex store, ..mains at 655; Mew Zealand wheat is 58s ; Adelaide flour, ex warehouse, ia 375. Australian Tai lew.— Beat beef ia 41s ; best mutton is 425,

Scotch pig-iron, No. 1, f.o.b. in the Clyde, is 50s per tan.

MANIA FOR DUELLING.

(BY TBLEfIIEAPH.—OWH COR-US-POND-tHT.)

OHINEMUTU, Wednesday, An eccentric surveyor naraad Fisher, an occasional resident, has been causing s»:,no excitement here lately by cballeiging Mr A, Clayton to mortal combat. The duel, with firearms, was to have come off on Wednesday, at early dawn, oa the slopes of Pukeroa|but the secoids failing to appear, a respite was arranged. This is the same Fisher who went through the farce of a duel last year at Cambridge with Casbel, who, with some friends, carried ont the " meeting" as a practical joko.

Scintillations.

"Be brief, for It Is with words as with sunbeams; the more they are oondensed the peeper they bura."—Sotrwuiir.

Light Employment.—Lamplighting. Step Daughters.—Ballet Girlß. The Southland Jookey Club is to be weund np. Alleged cause : A monetoDons series of wius by northern horse, is giving 1 the local turfites no ''show." A Masonic Lodge under the Irish Consti tution was opsned at Wellingtoi yestorioy. A lodge of the Rose Croix degree is aiae to be opened. At the Kensington Vestry Hall lately a young dandy accwted a gentleman who i wn« standing near the doorway ;—"I think I have met you before several times-a." "Probably, sir," be replied; "I'm Gun tor's head waiter." The Kotomahana braught up from the Thames laat night, for the Bank of New , Zealaad, 4,7080z5. of bullion. ! On Friday, the 19th inst., the ratepayers of City Easf will have an opportunity of i deciding hew many public houses they are Ito have. A similar qieation will engage the North Shore people on the succeeding I day. . Te Whlil and Tohn are being lionised at Christchureh, They were shown the wonders ef the Musenas, taken te the Cathedral tower for a view of the city, aid trotted to a performance cm the Cathedral organ yesterday. 1 The Native Lands Court at Ohinemutu is still wreatling with the Petemahaaa block. Another case en hand will last through the winter if net adjturaed. | Preparing bread for the oven is called i " settiag the spenge." Thia is why a ! person who sponges on yon fej his daily I bread is called a " loafer." I ' It has often no deubt been a puzzle lo ' many why a certain part of the arm should '. be called the fanny bone. For the benefit of the uninitiated, we may atate that the principal bone of the arm is known to anatomists as the humerus. Parliament assembles on Thursday week, the 18th instant, and the Auckland mem bers will prebably leave on the preoeding i Tuesday. . A notice of interest to persons wishing to join Professor Cailliau's singing class 1 appears in another column. Williamson's Comic Opera Company have made a hit at Wellington with " Patience." The Dunedin Jockey Club has revoked its disqualification of Bntler, the rider of Luna, as he has paid the fine imposed upon him. ! Three bags of gas, prepared for a magic lantern M-hibltion, exploded in Kerch and , Thomas's Sewing Machine DepOt, Christ chureh, yesterday, blowing a window iato the street, bnt injuring no one. The Otago Harbour Board is contempla ting the autherisatien ef works involviag an expenditure of £100,000. How is that for high 1 i Who said the t urquoi.e wasnet at Constan , tine-opal J-^Do jewellers delight in ruby ■ cund complexions ?—ln comparing jewels, ! does the pearl take the su-pearl-ative de gree ?__Skould a necklace ever be worn by 1I a necklaci'iastlcal dignitary . — Ought 1 donkeys to wear brays-lets ?—ls the onyx ' used only onyx-treme occasions ? ' | The Timaru Volunteer Rocket Brigade J are forming a naval carps. I • " What a funny noise the wind mokea blowing through the keyhole I" exclaimed I little Effie, the other day. " Like some , musical instrument—isn't It aunt?'— • | " Yes," replied Mrs Towzer ; that's What • they call the Key-hele-ian harp." 3 j The enquiry into the wreck Of the Duke of Sutherland,at Timaru, shows tbe vessel s sprang a leak through striking the ground. I Wreck sold fer £84.

TELEGRAMS.

(_ER PRKS3 ASSOCIATION,)

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day.

At the Supreme Court, the judge asked the Crown Prosecutor this morning what he intended to do with regard to the in dictment preferred against Hiroki for break inland entering. The Crown Prosecutor asked leave to enter a " nolle prosequi," which waa allowed. James Young Heory is now being tried for unlawfully wound ing.

KAIKOURA, this day.

Edward's fellmongery was destroyed by fire last night. There was a large ouantity of wool in the shed at tho time, and nearly everything was destroyed. The premises and wool were insured in the New Zealand Office.

CHRISTCHUKCH, this day, A BRDTAL WIFE BEATEK.

At the Magistrate's Court to-day, Arthur Percy, charged with violently assaulting bis wife, was remanded for a week. The police stated that the assault had been a most brutal one, and that it had been necessary to take the wife's depositions.

DUjNEDIN, Thla Day. At tho City Police Court to-day, Eliza beth Moore, ai?ed 14, was committed to the Industrial SchooL The police said that her father died recently, and that her mother was now in gaol, while the girl was found lyiog drunk in a brothel. EARTHQUAKE. Early this morning a smart shock of earthquake was felt, in a northward direc tion, accompanied by a distinct rumbling noise.

BANK RETURNS.

(BY TB-_.aBAFH.-PBBSS ASSOCIATION.)

WELLINGTON, Friday. THK bank returns for the quartor endlog the 31st March, aro published, and aro as follow !— _iAßi_rn__. Deposits-Government .. .. «6_0.888 9 1 Ditto-bearing Intorost.. .. 1.215.01111 3 Ditto-not beoring In torost .. 1,330.170 11 Notes ln circulation .. .. O/i.iSO 10 7 Bills ln circulation .. .- 61.180 15 1 Balances duo to othor banks .. 62.215 i 7 Total liabilities - ..~__10.823.192 1 2 A. BUS, Coin *1,75_.-07 8 1 Bullion 1«U23 6 2 Note, and bills discounted .. 1,211.030 8 6 Gover»__ont__onrltleß .. BU.bOO 0 8 Goo-sdebtsduo "•.'"JE 1?.? Othor seouiitlea 831.102 * " Total assots _518.310.881 8 a'

HARJES, THE ABSCONDERS.

It is stated on good authority that Harjcs really did go to Tauranga in the Wel lington. This statement, of course, does not agree with that of Mrs Banks, who is positive that the ievantcr took passage in the Rotorua, Yesterdoy aftor noon Mr Superintendent Thomson received a cable frsm the Adelaide Commissioner of Police, asking if the communication sent by Mr Thomson in tho morniug was correct. A reply was at once sent in tbe affirmative. It is surmised that at the time the cable was sent from Adelaide tho Cuzco had not arrived, otherwise tbe fact would have been mentioned.

It bos been ascertained that shortly before) the bolt, Harjes removed his account from the National Bank to tho Colonial, and a day or two before the departure, the levantor'a wife drow £800 in gold from the Colonial Bank. Hia Arrest Effected. At half-past three this afternoon Mr Carl Fischer received tbe following tele gram from tho Adelaide agent of tho firm of Haege and Co.:—" As instructed, Harjes arrested. Further instruct me," It would appear that on Wednesday Mr Fischer cabled to Mr Kiogsborougb. (tbe Adelaide agent) to assist in every way in Harjes' arrest, ho forseeing that sonio legal technicality might arise and the defaulter escope, if tho matter was left in tbe hands of tho police alone,

HIROKI SENTENCED TO DEATH.

(BT T_--.-a_-.PH. — PR-.88 A»SOCIATION.)

I.EW PLYMOUTH, this day. THH case of Hiroki for tbe murder of McLean, the surveyor, was concluded yes terday afternoon. Mr Richmond made an able defence for the prisoner, and tbe Judge summed np in a very caroiul manner. Amongst other things he ex protsed his belief that there hod been no necessity fer a change of venue in tbe case, aa he was perfectly sure the prisoner would receive as fair a trial at the bands of that jury as if he had bsen tried in any other place. The jury retired at 5.45 p.m., and after an hour's absence returned into Court withaverdictof guilty. Inreply toth«usual question why sontenco of death should not be passed on him, the prisoner repliod that he knew nothing of the murder of McLean. The Judge thou passed the usual sentence of death,

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIA TION.

The annual meeting of the Auckland Agri cultural and Pastoial Association was held this afternoon, Mr Buckland presiding. Mr Percival read the annual report and balance sheet,tbe former being simply a reviewof the year's operations. Tho balance sheet Bhewed Receipts : Members' subscriptions, £262 3s; annual show, £43 7» 9d s rent of PetcivaFs house, £60; cash in hand from 1881, £17 178; outstanding subscription, since paid, £18 18s; horse parade, £2 Is; hire of tent, £1; overdraft, March, 1882, £273 2s Id. Total, £668 8s 10*1. Expenditure. — Overdraft, March, 1881, £118 61 7d; creditor, Marcb, 1881, £88 18s 2d ; buildings, £74 15s ; ploughing; motcb, 1881, £52 12s; secretary's salary, £25; secretary's commission, £55145; charges, £93 6f> 8d : interest, £131 15s 4d ; cash in hand 31st March, 1882, £28 Is ld-£668 8s lOd. Xha assets were Btated at £3,748 4s Id, and liabilities £2,069 3s sd, leaving a surplus of £1,355 0s 7d. Officers for tho ensuing year were elected as follows; President, Alfred Buckland, Esq ; Vice-1 resident, Mr Joseph, May; Treasurer, Mr Thomas Morrin ; Auditor, Mr J. \J/aymouth; committee — Messrs Bainbridge, W. F. Buckland, J. M. Clark, Joseph Banks, Dunwoodie, R. McLean, Jamea Waliaco, A. Anderson, Robert Bent, John Wallace, Wells, McLaughlin, J. Phillips, C. T. Wren,.Nolan, V. Lawry, i Proude, Short, Wallace, Philson. Tnp meeting then terminated.

THE CRITIC CRITICISED.

(To the Editor,)

SIR,—I am not concerned, nor would it be becoming in me at the present juncture to comment on or reply to the " Herald" leader of to-day (which apparently is wiitten by some person directly interested), except in respect of a reflection on me per sonally is the wording of the motion, which reflection runs as follows :—" A member of the Board of Hducation ought to he above pleonasm, but per haps in our exalted circle men act completely from disinterested motives," And even, in tnia personal matter it is amply sufficient for me simply to point out tho admission of the writer that no pleonasm (i.e. no redundancy of words) ex* ists when he admits that it is possible to act completely from ...interested motives. If this be not a case of a writer being hoist with his own petard it is difficult to realise one; and under such circumstances it be comes unnecessary forme to show logically the possibility of acting completely from _V.interested motives.—l am, etc,

R. Laisbley,

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

Mays.

Bank of N.Z.—Buyors, £23; sellers, £2315s Colonial Bonk—Sellers, 50s N.Z. Insurance-Sellers, 80s South British Insuronoe-Sellers, 68s ' < National Insurance- 31s 6d (cum dlv) Union Inscrance—Buyers, 21a 3d N.Z. Loon and Mercantile—Buyers, £_ 17s 6d; Belters. £6 5s Auckland Gas- £1010s; buyers, £10 ss; sellers! £1010s a ' Union Sash and Door-£8 2s 6d; Bayers, £8 N.Z. Timber—Sellers. £610s Bay of Islands Coal—Sellers, £9 2. Cd, Taupiri Cool- Sellers, Us Northern Steamship Company—Sailers, 12s 6d Coromandel 8.8. Co.—Buyers, ISs N.Z. Shipping-Sellers, £5 lis Fisher and Co.-Bayers, n. 8d; sellers, Us fid Accident—Buyers. 3s 9d Auokland Stud—Sellers, £11 Caledonian—l2s 6d, 13s 3d; buyers, 12s 9d; '.eller., 13s fid

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY. MAg 5.



Wanted. WANTED, a Cook.—Apply Gieesou's Hotel. WANTED, Two First-class Book Can vassers; salary and commission to good men.—X. Wooding, Hlgh-Btreet. ANTED, a General Servant, with a good referencs.-Apply to Mrs Eagle son, Weließley-stregt west. . ANTED, oue good .'oilman, for Waitakerei Saw Mill.-_ohnl3myth. WABTKD, a Good Cook.—Apply Jf. Elllnghom. Grooer. Queen-street WAN '1 ED, Several Good Steady Boys as Apprentices.—Apply at once to Prince and Davy, Crown Boot Factory, Grey-street. ANTED, a respectable Young Man to drive a Baker's Cart.-Apply Newton Bakery. WANTED, a Man to Scrim nnd Paper a Room —A, S Patterson. Devonport. WANTED, a fcmart Lad, a goo writer, aa Junior Clork.—Apply by letter addressed A.F., Stab Offloe. > __ WANTED, Machinists, Machinist Ap prentices, Clicking Apprentices, and Errand Boys.—Young Bros., Pur hom-Btreet. ANTED, to sell Milch Goats.—Apply to Mr MoMaan, Onehunga. WANTED, two Young Gentleman Boarders In pleasantly situated house, within live minutes uf Post-offloe. Terms, J3l por week.—Apply at this ofilcy. ANTED, a respectable Per.on to Adopt on Infant (a little girl).—For addraaa apply to Stab Ofllce. WANTED, a Steady Young Man to look after 2 horses and make himself generally u«eful.—Apply at tho Great Nortbein Brewery, Kybor Passßoad^ WANTED, a good Girl, to assist in housowork.—Apply Mrs Youag, corner of Hardlnge and Graham-Btreots. ANTED, a good Cook and Laun dress; references required.—Mrs 3. Morrin. Remuera. ANTED, v young Man for the Bake house.—Apply to C. Conning, Queen- Btroet WANTED, a Good Second Cook; wages, 30b por woek.—Apply at Auok land Hotel.' _ WANTED, a Light Weight Boy to ride exercise and do gonoral work about Btabloß.-Apply to Major George, Bpaoni. WANTED, an experienced Nurse, useful with her noodle; references re quired.—Apply after 12 o'clook noon to Mrs John Mowbray, St. Georgo's Bay Road, Par neil. WANTED, a goad General Servant, references required. Apply to Mrs T. Steadman, Victoria Avenue, or to 187. Queen *treo' ______________________________________ WANTEO, a strong Roy to cut lire wood, attend the furnaoo, &o— Apply Cheap Furniture and Bodding Mart, Viotoria stroct East (next the Public Hot Baths). ANTED, oa a farm at Waitoa, Man and Wife without encumbrance; one child of o boy of 10 or 12 years not objaoted to. Wages *75 a yoor in tho houae.—Apply to Clark and Gone, Queen-street, Auckland, ANTED, a General Servant for Country; Protestant; none but a good laundress wlthont ohjootions to children nocd opply- Wages, ice a-weok.—Apply offlco of tills paper. I*7 ANTED, Two Boys accustomed to vv opening oysters—Good wages.—lnquire at D. Rublo's Oyster Haloon, noar Cosmopolitan hotol. Vi est queen-street. \\. ANTE-., a Good General »orvant; v V refoienoea required. — Apply Mrs O'lvoolTe, Mount Eden Koad, third honse from Toll-gate , _, r ( WANTED, by a Widow' Lady aud three children, a Furnished uedroom for a fortnight, without board.—Address L, STAR Offloe. WANTED, a Houso near Auckland Timbor Company.—Apply stating terms AG, Offlco of this paper. WANTED, by a Practical Business Wom.n.tii Situation os Manageress of grocery, groon-grocery, fanoy goods stores, or hotol.—Apply No, L oftlCß_ofJhiflpaper. \\f ANTED, a good Lad to make bimsolt V V generally useful.—Apply at the Market Hotol, Qroy-street Wf ANTED, a good General Servant j v v from tho country preferred,—apply in tho afternoon to Mrs H, Fountain, Ponsonby Road (opposlto St. John _ Church). WANTED, a good General Servnnt.— Apply Mrs Llnobury, Charlton Lodge, PonßOnby. WANTED, two or threo respectable Boarders. Kverr attention, and teims moderate.—Apply Mrs W. Htanaway, corner ot Cook ond Nelson street. WANTED HI.OWN that the Victorian Loon and Discount Agency's Advertise ment oppaoroon .th Pago. sth column. WANTED, tie Ladies of Auckland to know thot thoy oon got their Dresses mode Stylishly, Quickly, Koonomloolly, ond Cheaply ot J, Keeelng's Drapery House, Opper Qneen-street. Mllllnury.douu on the premises. Ladies' own Materials iapßo np. WANTJ.D, 200 Tons Firewood.— Apply Now Zealand Timber Company. WANTED, the Customers of Munro. & Mlillgan who havo been enquiring for ontnmn goods, to know that they ore now pre pared with a large siock of tbo best olass goods In all department.. WANTED, a Second-hand Billiard Table in good condition, with cues balls, Sec, complete.—Box 23. Poßt-offlco. WANT.D to Bent, a Carponter's Workehop or Shed. — Apply, stating torms, to C.J., Btab Ottlc-, WANTED to Hire, a Scow for six months.—Aoply by letter, stating lowest terms and namo ot vcb.-I, to X.V„ office of this paper. WANTED, Empty Sacks.—Pater.on and Co.. Lome-street. WANTED KNOWN - That J. H. Dalton h.B Opened a Speoial Bronrh of tbo Tailoring Business ln Ylotorla-Btroet East, for tho purpose of making Ladies' Garments, suoh as Ulaters, Habits. Jackets, eta, made ln tho most approved styles, by (Ira. olass work men. ANTED Known—That J. Cosgravo ond Co. ore Belting Strong Heavy Tweed Trousers for 8a lid. \\l ANTED Ki-OWN, that E. Mltchel- T V son Sc Co.. No. 19. Quoen-street Wharf, ore selling Maize, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Flour, Oatmeal. Sec, tec, at lowest market rotes. ANTED KNOWN—The Auckland Timber Company .Limited (late G. Holdsblp Se Co.), are selling overy description of Timber; also. Hathes, Doors. Mouldlngß, Turnery, Fretwork, &a, at Specially Low Prloes.—Onstom-honse-street West. WANTED, the Ladies of Ponsonby to know that they oan get Crewels, Bilks, Wools, Briggs' Transfers, and a variety of Fanoy Goods, at A. Hi Ka wards., Draper, near tho Threo Lamps, Ponsonby. Your patronago respectfully solicited. VVT ANTED, a Four-oared Boat, second- V v hand: must be iv good condition, suit able for the waikato River.—Apply to James Joo-Bon, Kohn Matnkn, Taupiri. WANTED KNOWN —That Misses MoSkimmln. and Colli* (tour years in the employ of Miss Deianey) have commenced business aa Oress aad M.ntlo Makers Ad dress, oare of Mr H. Stevenion, grocer, Nawton Road. N. B.- All ord.rs entrusted to them will be promptly attended to. ANTrD KNOWN - Unredeemed Pledges, Household Furniture, will be offered by Mr Arthur, at his Mart, on Monday, Bth May, at 11 o'olook, For particulars see Thursday's Stab.—Jamea Boe, Pawnbroker. t». ANTED KNOWN.—That Professor v T Gusoott has received a large stook of British and Amerioan herbs, and he Is prepared to supply tho publio with tho same at Id per os. As he io the only practical herbalist ln he polony his Btook will bear lnepectlon. WANTED Known-That J. Cosgrove and Co, have the Largest and Best Stock of Men'a ond Boys' Clotnlng to ohoose from In Auckland. , WANTED, Ladies to call and see the Best Yolue ever offered in Auckland In Ladles' and Children's Stooklngs—B.lllng at about half the ÜBaal prioe-ot Holloway's, 217, Qaeen-street (next to Hewln's). WANTED KNOT^N- Tnat M, R. Molntyre, Baker, Newton, will again begin to sell Hot Mutton Pies To-morrow, Saturday, from i till 11 p.m. WANTED KNOWN, that "Com ferine," the new atmoop-torlo purifier, Is a very pleasant, as well as thoroughly reliable Disinfectant, and should be used In every house ln any neighbourhood where scarlet fever exists. Prioe Ib 3d per tin at Gardner. English Pharmacy, 184 Qneen-Btreet. Auckland. WANTED Known-That J. Cosgrove and Co. are _ollln_ Men's Sorgo Suits tor 27a 6d. WANTED KNOWN - That North Shore Phormaoy Is now open,—Gard per. M.P.8., Hng„ Chemist, fco. WANTED KNOWN—That J. Cos grave and Co. are selling Tweed Mac kintoth Coats for 30s, warranted. ANTEL to Sell, Mixed Paints in gallon tins; K_urt Oil, 2/9 per gallon ; Priming Paint, 6/6 per gallon.—Atkinson Se Co., Froemon's Boy; Wholesale Agents, Messrs E' Porter Se Co. ANI ED KNIrtVN-That J. Cos grave Se Co. aro-Soiling Men's Geolong Tweed Trou'ors and YeAta for 17s 6d. WANTED KNOWN-That E. Porter ond Co. will Open Early Next Month their New Warehouse at Newmarket, with a Large Assort ment of Furnishing and General Ironmongery. All Goods at Town Prloes. * \T7AnTED to Hire, a Horse and Har- T. noes and Tip-dray. State lowest prico per week, with option to purchase.—Address L, Stab Office. WANTED Known, that you can Dress well for a Small Weekly Payment bj going to Munro and Mlillgan, See advertise ment on front page. WANTED KNOWN—CHEAP TlM bkr I Cheap Timber I And all othei kinds of Building Materials, con be purobase. oheaper and bettor than anywhere else at the Yards of D. Goldib, Albert-street. There bein_ no manufactory for Joiners' Timber on the pre mlses, the customer has on additional oppor ; I tnnltv ot getting superior timber. Wheel Wrights' Materials always In stook.



Wanted, WANTED, by a man of long expe rience, a Situation to take oharge ot i -arm or Station,—Address, X.X., th'B ofllce. WANTED, a Respectable Boy about 1. or It—Apply Mis Williamson, Cornei Vulcan Lone. WANTED KIN OWN-Ponsonbj Housewives save from £5 to £10 pel annum by getting their Supplies from Bur row's Oheap Grocery ana General Store. Goods delivered. WANTED KNOWN—J. B. Marriott, Auctioneer and Gkmecol Salesman, will bold Regular ____.bte.sf Wednesday for Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Sec, Sec, at hla Yards, Ponsonby Road, near the Waterworks. Good Paddocks. V\T ANTED KNOWN, that WILLIAM vv West, Cone and Seat Choir Manufac turer, wishes to Inform the public that he oan now supply them both at his residence, Wynd ham-street, and at the City Market, with all kinds of Household Furniture at the lowest possible prloes. Also, every ' description ef Furniture Repaired ond Sold on Commission.— Note .he Address—Wyndham-stroet and City Market. WANTED KNOWN—A Splendid Line of Beautiful Oleographs, lately arrived; also, Children _ Toy Books,fromld eaoh; Clacks, Photographs, Stationery, and General Fanoy Goods. Two Lovely wax Dolls, life-size and life-like, Just received per Oxford, are creating quite a furore among the fair sex, young ond old. The finest display ot fid and Is Goods ever ma. ..in the colony. On the 6d counter there ere over 2000 articles, and on the Is oounter, whioh is 60 feet ln length, there are between 1,500 and 2.000 dlstlnot nrtloles. New consl.nments of Goods hove just arrived by Oxford, ond others are on their way from Europe per Halclone and Lalra. — A New Deportment, viz., that of BOOK, has just been added to the Aroade; Mr Ooodson baying joined the business ot BookseUer to his other business. Inspection oordlo-ly invited. WANTED, READERS of the Stab to inspeot our well-seleoted Stock ot SKASONAHUK DRAPiCRY before making their Purchaser, else where, lnoludlng Double-width Sheet ings, from BJd per yard; Grey Calico, from 2Jd ; Crewdson's Celebrated j White Calicos, from Id. The best value _* In Blankets ln Auokland. ranging from jo 7s lid to 15s per pair: New Zealand O Blankets, from 295; Flannels, in all B makes, from B_d; a splendid stock of s. Shirtings to choose from, s_d per yard; . 95 Cretonnes, ln rloh patterns, from 3_d; 3) < largo Bed-room Towels, from __1; our g fe noted value ln Tjiico Curtains, from 3s * lid pair, and Counterpane Quilts, from H tx Is Gd; Tablo Damasks, from Is per yard; r BJ FeltCarpetlng,fromls3.d; Hearthrngß, a 7a Bd. In our Drsss Department will be 3 0. found — Velvetoenß, from la ll_d per g 3 yard; Satins, in all ooloare,from 2gßd i_ g Dor yard; Serviceable Homeapnns, from pd Q 5Jd I warehouse price); winooya, from oo . 3Jd i a splendid I_no at B}d- Having H added a New Show-room, we are now 3 dls-laylng Ladles' and Children's Ulsters S and Jaakets, and Millinery, Flowers and J Peathers, at prices that ore sure to com mand a sharo of pnblio patronage Corner ot Upper Queen Se Alexandra Streets (Opposite Army and Navy Hotel). " Comparison the true teat of merit" TO"BURVSyoRB.—A goodTChalnman and well up in use of instrument is open to engagement; could take charge of a field party, —apply Theo.. Stab OfUce. CIARPENTER WANTED—OId Rope J Walk. New North Road. SOUTHKKN Ct-OSa -.ISTROLKUM COMPANY (LIMITED). Applications aro invited for the appointment of aa Overseer ot tho above Company's works ot Rotokautuku; a Practical Engineer with mining experience preferred. Applications, with copy ot testimonials, stating salary required, to ba sent to the under signed, endorsed " Application for Overaeer," not later than MONDAY, tbe Bth May, 1882. HBNRY HAASK. Manager, Gisborne, N.Z., 17th April, 1881 GoldmimnK Notices. NION.GOLD MINIKG COMPANY (LIMITED). Shareholders In arroar with Call payable on the 12th April lost, are requested to take notice that their Shares will be advertised for Sale on the ,15th Instant, if Coll he not paid before sold date. D. O, MacuONNKLL, Manager, Anokland, 6th May, 1882. PATRIOT GOLD-MINING COM PANY (LIMITICD). Shareholders whose names and the number of whose shares are hereunder set forth ere re ?u_at_d to take notice thot their Shares, for eited for non-payment of Call of Twopence per share, due and payabloon the-Uth day of April, 1882, will be Bold by Publio Auotlon by Mr Greenwood, ot his Auotlon Mart, Queea-street. Auokland, on MONDAY, the 16th day ot Hay, 1882, at the hour of 1130 a.m., union* the Call, together with tbe expensea that may have accrued thereon, be paid to tho Manager before thedayofialo:- John Thorley .. .. .. 1268 - 518.. to 6760 Malcolm Darraoh .. .. 1350 — 6970 to 8325 James B. Dlokson „ _ 1675 - 8326 to 9900 IhomaH Craig .. .. 900 -12378 to 13275 Jamoa Francis Hooker .. 100 — Ito 100 Mlclmol Hajpln .. .. 3800 - 801 to .6.0 D. G. MaoDONNKLL, Manager. Auokland, May 4,1882. licensing Notices. _£_&________£»> r j i WW. r 11 r ICENSING NOTICE. Pursuant to "The Licensing Aot. 1881," I, Thomas thompsox, Chairman ol' the Auck<and North Lloenaing District, do hereby opoolnt HBNRY RIDINGS Presiding Officer, MON DAY, tho 22nd day of May, as the day, and the Temporono- Hall, Albert-street, Auokland, as the place, at which a POLL of the Ratepayers ot Auokland North Licensing District Ib to be taken, to dotermlne whether tne number of Publicans' Licensee, Now Zoaland Wine Licen ses, Aooommodation Licenses, or Bottle Licen ses, may be lncreosod ln the sold District; the Poll to be token under " Tho Regulation of Elections Aot, 1876." to commence at 9 o'olook in the furenoon and olose at six o'clock ln the afternoon of tho said day. Dated thissth day of May, 18.2. THOMAB THOMPSON, Chairman Auckland North Licensing District. T ICENSING NOTICE. Pursuant of "The Licensing Aot, 1881," I Thomas Thompson, Chairman ot the Auok land Mouth Llcenst-g uißtrlot do hereby ap point HKNRY RIDINGS, Presiding Officer, TUESDAY, 25th May, aa tbe day, and St James's Hall, Wellington-street, Auckland, as the plooe. ot whioh a Poll of the Ratepayers of the Auokland South District Is to be taken to determine whether the number of Publt oan's Liooiibos, Now Zealand Wine Li censes. Accommodation Licenses, or Bottle Licensee, may be increased in the said district, the Poll to be token under " The Regulation of Elections Aot, 1876," to commence ot 9 o'olook in tho forenoon, and close at 6 o'clock ln the after noon, of the sold day. Dated this 6th day of May, 188.. THOMAB THOMP.ON, Chairman Auokland South Llcomlng Dlstrlot. tsoots and BDoes T^NLAKGKMENT UF PREMISES. r\ DROOKEB, Blub Boot, Quben-stbebt, Having Enlarged his Promisee, has now opened np an immense Stook of MBN_, WOMEN., AND OHILDREN'B BOOTS AND SHOEa All of whioh are New add weh. assorted goods, _______ A Speoial Room Has boon neatly fitted up for Ladles, whioh li Striotly Private. O. BROOK E B Has Aooommodation to suit all classes, an. will do his best to give them Good Value for their Money. nr note tiis: Address— r\ r>ROOKES, BLUE BOOT. OrPOBITK BIMJO. AND _BHiW»--'_ -DOOTSI "DOOTSI OOOTS JUST OPENED FRKBH SHIPMENTS, Ex ship Oxford and s.s. Sorata, Comprising— LADIEB* E.B, BOOTS and SHOES, and Well-assorted Stock ot Button Boots o every de. oription. CHILDREN'S F.S, BOOTS. Shoes, and Bntto Boots, ln Glace, Goatskin, Calf, Kid, Glac Rid, Blue Cloth and Brown Cloth, ln o GENTS' CLUMPED E.B, BOOTS, Watertight with clump soles; also, Lace ond B,S. Boot with cork soles, the best articles that can b bad to keep oat damp and water betides a well assorted stock of Gents' Light Boots, Note tbe Address CTXTESTPFAHL, . v v Opposite Haymarket. 1"~n O R S A L i ■ MARAMARUA, PAHL KAIPARA, An Improved Farm of 400 acres, nearly a ploughable lond. The Farm Is for obsolnl ' sole, owing to business matters calling tl 1 owner away from the district. It is one of tt 1 best selections on the well-known estate i Captain Colbeok. i The Improvements consist ot a new si: r roomed House, papered and painted, oomple . boundary fence; seventy acres of good gras subdivision for garden and orchard, two got Slgstles, good shanty, IU x 12 feet, fowl-hous nd offloes. A never-failing creek rnns throni r the property, which is accessible by land ai I water. Stock can be take* _.t a valuation - desired. _ For further partionlars.Anply to m MBTOSyp & HILL. Or. 29. N.Z. lnS-fSnce Buildings, B, TONKS te CO.. * Queen-street.



To l_e. . mO LET.—A Honse and Shop To Let i JL next to H, Snrman's, fruiterer, Kamng. hope Rood. ' j r«.O LET, House in SymoDds-street, • - X rooms, water, etc, rent 10s Gd; alsc small Shop In Newton,—B. W. Morrison ■ KaraHgahape Boad, [ rj .0 LET, at Ponsonby, two Cottages I situated In De.wood Terrace, near bain J Mary's Road.—Apply to J. Swales. . «iO LET, at Kemuera, a Seven-roomei J House, main road; Newmarket, Six I roomed House. — William Dinnlson, Agont Newmarket. ' rf.o LET, at Onehunga, a House of nin< X rooms; thoroughly well finished, wltl coach-house, stable, fie; situate on Norman. 11111. good view, healthy situation; entry ol ' onoe.—Apply to Wm. Stevenson, Onehunga. '. rr .0 LET, in East-street, a Six-roomed > House, rent l.s; and in Grafton Road, a ; Five-roomed Bouse, rent 13 .—S. Y. Collins, Ulghjtrget. 4 0 LET, a very comfortable Villa Resi dence, 7 rooms (exclusive of pantry), dairy, stable, baggy-house, garden, &o„ Sec; situs. 1 tiun—Milford-street, Ponsonby; water view. : Rent, only SI per week.—D. F. Evans, Estate Agent, Queen-Btreet. TO LET—Those" New Brick Shops and Dwellings, reoently erected at the Corner ot Pitt and Vinoept-streetß. by Mr W. _. offer, and now ready for occupation.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Kstate Agent, 28, N.Z. Insurance Bulld- Inga. .g*K) LET, a Handsome New Five-roomed JL House off Brighton rood, every conveni ence, water, &o.—Apply to M. Marriott, Grocer, Upper Parnell. _^ . rib LET, Office corner of High-street and X Vnloan Lone.—Apply to R. Home, above L. W. Koton'g. Queen-street. mo LET, Two Rooms (furnished) with a X fireplace.—Address MB, STAB offloe. . |.0 LF,T, a Seven-roomed House, de- X taohed Wash-house, and every other con venience ; rent, 15a per week, In ;Be_ent-Btreet, Grqiton Rood. rpO LEX, in Grace-street, Ponsonby, a X Six roomed Honse: water laid on. Apply next cottage above. . |\0 LET, Offices in yu .en-street, Up- X stairs and Down-stairs.—Apply Mutual Life Association of Australasia, No. 81, Queen- B treat TO LET, a Two-icomed House in Kdin bnreh-street, Newton; largo plot of ground, good well.—Apply to Mrs Hampanstall, on the promise-. r flO LET, a Comfortable Three-roomed X Cottage.—H. J. Rlorden, Nelson-street, near Cook-street. / TO LET, in the best part of Newton Road, a Four-roomed Houso. with Soullery one Pantry, in good ordor. Rent moderate.— Apply to Mr Nloholas Slmms (opposite). ' pO LET, a Family Kesidence containing JL 10 rooma, with suitable outbuildings, on tho New North Road; possession given imme diately.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28. N.Z. Ingoronoe Buildings. rpo LET.—House and Two acres Vol- X oanlo Land, Bltuate on main road, about a mile past Mount-albert, bounded by a splendid crook, and the Whau 'Bub passes the door, and within a few minntes walk ot railway station; for a term of six or twelve months; rent moder am.—D. t. Kvanß, Kstate Agent, Qneen-Btreet. 1.0 LIT or FOR SALE, that Comfort able Family Residenoe (Mr Leighton'.) situated on tbe I'onßonby Road, near top Franclln Road. The Houso contains nine rooma, fitted with almost every oonvenlenoe— gas and water laid on, bath-room, pantry, cup boards, &o, &c„ wash-house with copper, Sec 'Hugos pass tbe door tvery quarter ot an hour. Grand position, inagnlflceni view of city ond harbour.—D. If, Uvons, .agent, Qaeen-street, For Sale. lit OR SALE, three first-class Sheep and i 1 Cottle Uog«.—Addraaa. XX- th'B offloe. jjiOK SA-.E.—Grocery and Confectioneiy I. Businpss, for Sale, ln loading thorough fare. Stock and Fixtures about £80 (no goud wlil).—D. F. Evans, Kstate Agent. . PIANOS FOR SALS. — First-class Second-hand Piano by one of the best ltagllsh maker., prioe £25. Also, an Iron Frame Double Overstrung, Iricord German Piano, a bargain to those who want a good Instrument. Dan be seen at Thos. H. Webb's, Oak Cottage, Hobson-Btreet. • OYSTERS for Sole Doily, in bags, at Si fri per bog; the Beßt ln Auckland.— Opposite Qleeson _ Hotel. IjlOR SALE, Lincoln-street, Ponsonby, 1 a comfortable Four-roomed House, with good well, tank, eta, allotment 33 x 1 Price, 1180.-B. Partington, SUct-bary _B_ .dings FOR BALK, Mechanics' Bay, Two Houses, four aad five rooma, easy distance from town, very ch*a».—H, Partington, Kstate -Igont. atichbnry'i Buildings. Qnaen-strtat I/lARMS ?vR BALE.-Waikato —A JT very desirable and snug little Form, Bltuoted on the banks of the Waikato River, very comfort-bin Homeatead oonslatinsr of— House of Six Rooms, Outbuildings, suoh as Born, Cowshed, Pigsties. Stockyard, fee. Area, about 226 acres of good fertile Land, sub divided into Paddocks, Orchard, and a splendid piece of mixed bush. Sohool ond Railway Station adjacent. Price, £85. And several others. Fall particulars on ap plication to D. F. EVANS. Kstate Agent, Queen-street (next "Herald Office). BUILDING SITES) BUILDING BITES All tboee Splendid Allotments situate ln Col lege Road 'the only lots for sale on right-hand side going up, and being within a few minutes walk of tbe olty). Should command a ready sole. This is a splendid in vestment for building purpose-. Price, only £3 10s per foot upwards. For villa reeidoii.es the position Is first-class. Also, ot Shell. Beach, a few lots (66 x 120) .till unsold; price, 12s Ed par foot, Bailey's Paddock-Lots S3 x 99, at £10 eaoh Ryle-street, Ponsonby-Lot No. 107. an offer wanted. And others on Replication to D. F. KVANS, Kstate Agent, next " Herald " Office. F. J. MOSS]. [W. F. O'SULUVAH] FJ. MOSS & CO., • LAND AND KSTATE AGKNT3, Sbohtlano-btrebt. WE HAVK FOR SALE a large number of PBOPERTIKB In TOWN and OOUNTRY, of whioh foil particulars may be obtained oa application. MONEY TO LEND on l/easehold or Free hold Security at Current Rotes of Interest. WE ALSO INDENT for Implements. Mo, oblnery, or Goods ot any description, through our Agents—Messrs H. S. King & Co.. ol Uornhlll, London—whose largo connection and long experience enable us to offer tbe beet torms to those who may favour us with basiness.-E. J. MOSS & Co., Land and Katote Agenta. Bhortlond -street- T»EST NEWCASTLE COaL. A CARGO OF HOUSEHOLD AKD BLACKSMITHS To Arrive per Wkntwobth, now duo. Also, TAUPIRI, BAY, KAMO COALS aNB FIREWOOD. Delivered ln Town or Oountry, W. AND G. WINSTON E ; CDSTOM-HOUB--STHKET. Tp O R » A L E, Kn TONS GALVANIZED CORRUGA ou TED IRON " 100 TONB FENCING WIRE oka BARRELS ENIGHT Se BBVAN'I «w OEMENT. W. S. LAUKIE, 10, Wyndham-stbkbt. I For continuation, see First Page). Board and Kesidenoe. 4' CIOMMODATIOIs for Two Gentle as Boarders; terms, 20s per -week.- Konnek Villa, Upper Queen-Btreet, Newtoi ■ (facing West-street, and near New Catholl Church). _ BOARD & RE_IDE_.CE for two c three Ladles or two or three Gentlemer Kenllw orth House, Vlnoent-street. /GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL Ur HOBSON-STREET. Boabo and Lodging . .. 20s per Wee Bi. .lb Room SUPERIOR Board and Kesidence (batl piano, large (.rounds), sot to be equallei In central no-itlon ln Auokland. for famlliei adiea. or gentlemen. Address. S tab Office. Medical, ODONTaLGJCON is a New Bemed for Instantaneously stopping Toothach arresting decoy, and acting as a stopping; prle o Is.—O. W. Goodson, l_on_on Arcade. it ; n f, r |IHE FACT IS NOW ASSURED Jl that inoipiunt consumption. ,_ chkonio bronchitis, asthma, throat s and lung complaints, nervous and ~ wasting) diseases ~ ore permanently relieved, the worst ' symptoms arrested, and a healthy re • action produced by AIOKINS BYKUP OFKUOALYPTUB WITH ttVP_. __U_t>i...■_. »_■ Llmi. " ANuQUINi-ftr. _ These great results are owing to the . oomblnatlon of NEHVK AND BRAIN TONICS that lend inoreased snatalnlng powers to ill the Invalid, added to whioh is the te SPECIFIC ACTION ie of the Eucalyptus on the mucus mem ie branes, whereby the air passages are of cleared of unhealthy seoretlons ln a natural manner. x- Daily evidence Is afforded of the por ta manent resuscitating action of this is, remedy—so that all who suffer should at )d onoe make a trial of its eminent proper _. ties. The Eucalyptus Syrup is moderate th in prioe, and within the reaoh of all who id need it. It la a pharmaceutical oombina- If tlon of tonio alkaloids with hypophoe phites.ond not a secret nostrum. Registered and gazetted under "The Trades Marks Registration Aot," by Graves Aiciai., The Phorfflooy, Auok land. WtSßsole Agent l THE N_w Zealand DsW Company



Public Notices. ; ' 1. X>OROUOH OF fAB.ELI Notice is hereby given that tho Yearly an " Half-yearly Bolonoe-Bheetß and Htat._n._ts. > Accounts, in terms of the . Municipal Corport t' tions Act, 1876," with tbe Auditors' Kepoi thereon, may be insp-ctcd at tbe Horoun 1 Council Offlces. 1 S. REYNOU.S, Town Clerk. Office, May 5,1882. 3 ]%/|R GORDON GOOGfI'S CLASS. ---1 xV_l A new Quarter will oommenoe no. 3 THURSDAY EVENING, May 11th, In thi t School-room, back of Supreme Conrt. Rlemen tsry Class, for beginners, at 7 till 8; Advance! I Members, 8 till 9. Feoß:7s6d for Old Members 1 10s 6d for New. RS CLAY TON'S School-room, far coll.—Dancing Class, every Wednesday Bt 3 p.m. VOLCAN LANK, &C.-See "Nevi Zealand Free Press," SATURDAY, Ma] 6th. IBS'.. Prioe, Twopence. ROPESSOR CAILUAU'ci SINGING CLASS. NOTICK.-Ladles and Gentlemen wishing tc loin will be enrolled on Tuesday nezc, 9tt instant, at '/.SO p.m , at the Christians' Meeting House, Cook-street, after whioh no nsw pupil. will be received, vee 1 Ladies, 6s; Gentlemen, 10s fi. per quarter. NORTHCOTE CONCERT & LIME LIGHT EXHIBITION; at Northoote HalL on Monday, May Bth. at 7 p,m. Boots leave Auokland at 5.10 and 6.10; returning after Concert. STDDIES for Councillors' brains :— What is " effloientr What is " proper 1" A nine-miles alemhlo, Disease, Death 111 TO VIOLIN PLAYERS.-A new Stock Of Btrlngs to orriv/ very Bne ouallty: 6d eaoh,—Jas. Adams, Viy TOOTHACHE I TOOTHACHE ! TOOTHACHE! Immediate Relieve by using E D 8O N S MAGIO ESSENCE. In Is Bottlesi I}l I » All NOTICE. All £ ocounts due to the undersigned that are not paid by the 20th lnsc. will be handed over to my Solicitor for recovery. , F. TOMLINSON. May .th, 1882. DR. ELL.OTT begs to announce that he has returned from his Holiday, and resumed Practice, Ponsonby, May Ith, 1882. JPt 41 10 il0> lWu Li-NX on Building 3&JL" Society principles, or on other''-tm to suit borrowers. Allotments bough, and Houses built _on weekly payment system. Mortgages and Doona negotiate-. See List of Properties for sole on th pose. Six per oent allowed on money deposited for Investment.— C. William-on, Land. Estate and -financial A sent Vnloan Lone. OER "EVENING i*TAR.' Mr Editor: Sir,—l Challenge all Opponents of Local Enterprise, be who they may, to Produce any Foreign Compound for Dyspepsia or Indi gestion equal to ROBLEVS DISESTIVE MEAL for Pulse or Porridge DIGESTIVE BROWN BREAD, and DIGESTIVE BISUUITS J. KOBLEY, 25, GEKV-STEKET. > , R Mcdonald soott, t 33, N.Z. INSURANCE BUILDINGS. QUEEN-STREET, Auckland, . Ib prepared to undertake the FORMING OF (COMPANIES, either under the Joint Stook Aot, 1890, or the Mining Companies Act, 1872, on the shortest notloe, and to perform the duty of Siobitab- or Mana.bb pertaining thereto. Also, To oot as AGENT ln Buying or Selling Bank, Inburanok, Mining, and. other descriptions of Stook; As well aa To Rscurvß Monry fob Investment and to transact Land and General Agency Business oonflded to his oare. mHE NEW BUH.DING SOCIETY. INDUSTRIAL AND PROVIDENT PERMA NENT BUILDING. LAND AND INVEST MENT 800IE_Y OF AUCKLAND ooRNEii or QUEEN-STREET aud VULCAN LANE. All classes are Invited to take np Investing Shares, payments weekly, Interest remunera tive. LOANS granted on security of Freehold or Leasehold Property for the purpose of Bo.ing, Building, &a, In sums of £20 to £5000, repay able—for every £100 advanced—ot the following scale, by weekly, monthly, or quarterly lnstsJ ments 1— ■ Repayments Per Repayments Per extending over Week, extending over Week. • s. d. 8 yean _ 1510 7 years <_ ■ 8 ! . years _. 12 6 8 yearn _ 7 1 6 year. _ 10 6 I 10 years _ 6 I SPECIAL FACILITIES ore given to Bor rowers for paying oir part principal money and reducing weei-ly payment, or the whole sun may be paid off ot any time—the Society grant Ing ________ DI-OOUNT. GEORGE ERASER. Manager. FREDE. WHITEHEAD'S RETAIL TEA ADVERTISEMENT. FINEST CHINA TEA BIFTINGS S 1/4 per Ib, Selected from the London market, and re markably cheap. Gives a strong, thiok, ond pungent liquor. CHOIOEBT PURE FIRST CROP BROKEN PANYONG CONGOU. This Tea for voire tn tbe oup Is worth pence per pound more money. Prioe, 1/6 per lb. The like rarely comes Into this market A BPLENDID DARJEELING FLAVOURED MIXTURE; guaranteed a blend ot Pare India and C__aa Teas. Price, 1/8 per lb. "TEA EXTRAORDINARY!" The ready sale'this Tea commands proves It worthy the name. Prioe, 2/ per lb , "FAMILY MIXTURE.' 1 A blend of extra highly cured first crop India and China Teas; will carry well, and Im prove with lengthened brewing ln the pot, ond prove Itself on economic high-class Family Tea. Price, 2/8 per lb. . "VERY RICH DEEP BROWN TEA.' A combination ot some ot the purest the strongest and tbe richest flavoured Teas Imported. Give It atrial ; Prioe, 8/per lb. . B0 BOXES "FOOK OAN PEKOE TEA.' About the Finest Importation ot the Season. Prioe, 28/ per box. Fred , Whitbhbad. wholesale and retail tea dealer AUOKLAND. QUESTIONS for M.I.C.E. to gnaw :- An __tici-_t drain { A long cesspool. , A PS-OS-iO- trapt An Al workman E. PHIPFS TIME TABLE Leave Arch Hill— 8.16 am '-..Oam Ham 1.30 p m 3pm 5..5 p m 1 Le.ve Natioral Bank— 9am "10.16 a m 11.16 a m 2.15pm 345pm 5.5pm > 630pm * Except Tuesdays and Thursdays, when the 1 from Auokland and 10.30 from Asylum will go to and from the Whan. * TCORTHCOTE CONCERT & LIME J3I LIGHT EXHIBITION, at Northoot Hall, on Monday, May Bth, at 7 p.m. Boat leave Auokland at 6.10 and 6.10; retnrnin, after Concert AUSTRIAN BENTWOOI Cane Chairs. Austriai : iV^i_i__h___ Bentwood Cone Couones on 128. Queen-street j^a,,^ Austrian Bentwooi Cone Rooking Chain. lITALNUT DRAWING t*■ t. rnnrrvi " ROOM SUITES 1 _ ■_£.?,_£___S__ SUk, Tapestry, Rep, and Ok a 128, Queen-street v(r a i nll t Tables, Whai 0 note and Canterbury-. -' ~ ' -VTAHOGANY, OBDAI * _. » v nnnir. J-Vi RlmU, and Kauri Dl >. ?«^S_-___^S'lnß-«><>mSnltoßin Leathe _-£.Quoen__reet H £ njU>tht Md America - Cloth, h : THON Half-Tester Bet m fc it nnmnr *■ steads. Iron Frenoh Bee k 35.^5_52,?55* steads. Iron Stump Bee ■ 123. Queen-street Bteadß( a™. Folding Ohal - Bedßteoda. Iron Cots. J' T>ATENT Spring Rolle v T. &H. COOKE, X Blinds and Venetio a ' ISS, Qoeen-Btroet. Blinds. SUt Comloes am * Frenoh-poUßhed Cornice Poh " (PARPETS. Heorthruß T. Ss H. COOKE, \J Linoleum, Floorclotl - 123, Queen-street Matting, Door Mots, Bat „ Mats, ln great variety. B, T IBBRAL DISCOUNT I c. Tt-n nnnrr. XJ oaflh Purchasers. A UKQ?_____r_e_ i?oa? *B«'BWa fcee In tow _ "».yueen_treet.^ ta j oßuaß p OBtfreeonapp option. • BUDKOOM FURNITUE ln Choice Mottled Hon: 123, Quees-Btxeet.WardrobesJßedßteads-Wae stands and Toilet Tables. OOYAL MAIL HOTE JLV NGARUAWAHIA. ELLISON & LATCHMORE, Having taken the above Hotel, and havi completely renovated the some, it now affords the BE6T ACCOMMODATION SO -_rVIBrrORB AND COMMERCIAL MBN.I BAMTHIIND BAGUTtaXB BOOM, Spacious Stabmm. loossi hoxkb, LiDIM' AND GSISTIEIMBN'S SADDLBI HOBSI Puusubb Boats fob Hibb. rhvmn and bwh. WINES AND SPIRITS OF THE BE! BRANDS. ELLISON $ LATCHMORE Paoi'iuaio



_-__--__-_-_---------------r__________»--M____M_ rersonai. A LEX. MCDONALD (lately in the emj. ', -OL ploy of Partridge and V.oollams), wIU oblige by calling on them. " ' Lop. and Found.» j _ . - 1— >f f OS T, Black-and-tan Gordon Setter Dog, »- XJ - Keword at 10.N.Z Insurance Buildings. ' ■< or upper comer of Recent-street and Carlton » h Gore Boad. LOST, by a poor woman, a Purse, oon' taining 10s 64, betwesn Karoua.lu. Koad r,nd Regent-itroet, "ration Koad. The ' - finder will oblige by leaving it at the Btak offl-e. t T OST, on the 3rd May, between Onc e JL. huuga and Auckland. Cap ot a Wheel.— i- Anyone returning same to Young's Greyhound i Stables, or to Ci Codlin, Onehi)__a, will be to- 7 • warded- '!* . Amusements. •rp3.IS AX X X KOY AL, MONDAY EVENING NEXT, May 8. I BENEFIT AND LAST APPEARANCE O-P ARTHUR ELLIOT. * First Appearance ln Auoklsnd of MISS BLANCHE VAUGHAN. } First prodnotlon of Robertson's Comedy, , S O C I ET Yl i The cast of whioh will inolude the remaining members of the late Dramatic Company, and' • several prominent Gentlemen Amateurs, who ■ havo kindly profferred their service.. i Prloes: Is, 2s 6d, and Is. Box-plan at Upton's. See To-morrow's advertisement. TVTORTHCOTE CONCERT & LIME 1/. LIGHT EXHIBITION, at Northoote Hull, on Monday, Mov Bth, at 7 p.m. Boots leave Auokland at £.10 and 6.10; returning after Concert, Meetings. , , OONSONBY REGATTA CLUB.x The Annual General Meeting of Subscribers will be held in the Club-room, Ponsonby Club Hotel, on SATURDAY, the 6th instant, at 8 P.m. . Business: To receive the Treasurer's balance sheet, Eleotlon of. offlo.re, and any other buolness that may be brought before the meet ing. F. A. JONES; Hon. Sec. Ponsonby, Ist May, 1882. ■ UCKLAND BAND OF HOPE UNION. < TO-MORROW (Saturday) EVENING, a United Practice of the pleoea to be suns by the Members of Bands of Hope, will be held in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, ot 7 o'clock sharp. . Every member requested to ottsnd. W. J. MaoDERMOTT, Bee. TVTORTHERN STEAMSHIP COM -1?. PANY (LIM-TItD. 1 The Annual Meeting of Shareholders ot the above Company will be held in the Company's Office, Queen-Btreet, on MONDAY, May 16, at 2,30 p.m. Business:—To receive tbe Report of the Directors for the year ending March 31, 1282,' to Kleot Directors for the ensuing year, and for any other business that may be brought before tho meeting. __r The Transfer., nobs of this Company will , be Closed from May 8 to May 15, both days Inclusive. GEO. BROWNING, Secretary. 71W- c T 1 C E. ' The Annual Meeting of the British and Foreiem Bible Society Auxiliary will be he d in ■ the Rooms ot the Young Men's Christian Aiso- • elation THIS (Friday) -EY-CNING, at 7,80. when a Report ot the Society's proceedings will be i read, ond Addresses by various ministers and i friends will be delivered. Key. Thos. Buddie Is expected to preside. H. H. LAWRY 1 Joint Hon. t . it. B. SHALDBRS/^eoretarles. A MEETING of the Second Fifteen of . the Ponsonby Football Clnb will be held ot the Ponsonby Clnb Hotel this evening at 7.3 op.m.sharp-O.J.Owen. * AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO . OPERATIVE BUILDING AND IN VESTMENT SOCIETY. .'. NOTICE. The Tenth Annual Meeting of the Auokland' ; Permanent Co-operative Building and' Invest . ment Society, tor 'receiving the annnol report aO accounts, and -lecting a committee of - management and auditors tor the ensuing year, will be held in the Lecture Hall ot the Young ■ Men's Christian Association, Albert.-treet, on , T U-_-D__Y, the 13th June, 1882, at half-past » seven in the evening. v ■>, •* ', '" . JOHN BATGER. s Seoretary • . N.B.—ln accordance with rule No. ../nom l .nations of Candidates for offloe must be i lodged with the Seoretary on or before 31st Mar. Tenders. DEVOISPORT HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders will be reoetied at the office of tho ' Dlstriot Board up to 7.30 p.m. of MONDAY, Ml. _ :. instant, for the Supply of Metal for the Beach ' Rood. ■'■—> , Specifications at Messrs Alison Bros. I BKNJ. TANNER, Seoretary. m S) B U I L D ,E R 8, ' The time for receiving Tenderß for Ereotion of Public Baths, eta., has been Extended until . noon of SATURDAY, 6th May. 1882. T. R. TURNBULL, Arohiteot. ' TENDERS Wanted for the removal of from 600 to 600 yards of earth.—Apply C. Sutton and uo., Newmarket. Por continuation, see First: Page. Auctions. MONDAY, MAY 8. - , TO LEATHER SELLERS, CORKIERS. BOOT MANUFACTURERS, AND OTHERS. 7 ■: '■'. '-':■■ GABR IE L LEWIS.. . ' TEXAS received instructions to gel}, at nis . O Rooms (opposite Thornton, Smith and Firth. Mills), Lower Queen-street, on the above "" -ate, at 11 o'clock. Q TRUNKB (EAOH IM) FOR LADIES ° AND GENTS' BOOT UPPERS 3 CASES FRENCH OALF LEATHER 1 OASE SUPERIOR ELASTIC WEB o HOWE'S ANb JONES'S B BEWIHG «* Machines t 2 OASE. ASSORTED grindery - -io., &0., Sea. 8 Terms at Sale. V, 8, OOCHI.AI.KI IJAS. DACBB MONDAY; MAY 8. i . ' a At 1 o'clock. X HOUSEHOLD~FURNITUKE, NEWTON BOAD. a rflBE Subscribers "will sell at the Resi d X dance Newton Rood, (a few doors below d Mr Stephenson's Grocer's Shop) on Monday, the Bth inst., at 1 o'olook, . GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, con- . n slating ot Couches, Austrian Bentwood _. Chairs, Piotures, Whatnot, Centra Table, t- Carpets, Matting, Table Linoleum, Fenders and Irons, Vo.es, Brass Sieleton Olook, _ Curtains and Poles, Wool Mats, CoatsootOe, " Dln_ngTable,Dlnin_-roomCbairs,Cheffoniar, ° Glassware, Crockery, China, Lamps, Trays, . • Cloc_sJronlßedsteads,_lottrass9B,_ieddlDg. n Linen, Washstands, Toiletware, Dressing Tables, Mirrors,' Chests Drawers, Both. 1- Commode, Smoli wardrobe. Bedside Cup -- board, Blinds, Kitchen Utom-ils Tubs, Safe. 1- Tools, etc, etc. Ir The above are all nearly now, and In fir _ rote order. J SAMUEL COCHRANE4& SON. - Auctioneers. -. ,->■ f~~ TUESDAY, MAY^.9. ;_. ' . HOUSE AND ALLOTMENT OFLaMD. fo SHELLY BEACH ROAD. 7 ill - . 5: W. DOWDEN HAS received instructions from Mr, ... Devlin, who Ib about to reside out of rj Auckland, to Bell by auction, ot the Exchange __.! Mart, Queen-street, on Tuesday next, Bth inst,, atl2o'clook, - ; 7 - The BOUSE ond ALLOtMENT how In hla ooonpatlon. having: eo.foetfrontage, to L Shelly Beaob i.oad by.a depth of 120 - teet' _-— | -.T;--:. The House la nearly new, and contains four moms, large pantry, and outbuildings. , _ ita Garrie-fi-well stooked with _J_ult Trees X and Flower-. . ■ B. TONKS. X, O, CAER. B, D. TONKS WEDNESDAY, MAY 10. M NEW ENGLAND ORGANS. HEW ENGLAND ORGANS I B. TONES & CO. is, < \\TIIL sell on Wednesday, the 10th T» instant, at 11 o'clock, ' '. % A BHIPMKNT of tho abovo CELEBRATED INSTRUMENTS, aclmowledg^byoll In New Zealand and Australia to be the . ■ bestflnlehed, purest tone, and uneanalled _ T : y>tMy : evetbetore reoeived bore. ' On View on Monday, and desoriptlve catalogue ..'.." - -onapplloMion. -7 ,: . bs. (Continued cm Fourth Page.} m ■•