TELEGRAMS.

FROM OTR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

COKOMANDEL, this day,

SCHOONER FLOATED OFF.

The schooner Mary Kiug, which got on the bar at Whangapoua on Wednesday, was successfully floated off without sustain ing the slightest injury. She is now lying down the river, waiting only for change of wind, to nail for Lyttelton, for which port she is bound with a full cargo of timber.

TAURANGA,

this day.

The "Times" is published now under the title of tho " Bay of Plenty Times and Thamei Valley Wardon."

The result of the Mayoral election to morrow will be a tois up—probably Mr Stewart.

A petition has been initiated to the Union Company to re-inaugurate steam communi cation with the South.

IiUSSELL, this clay. The "following vessels are loaded Eleanor, Gnflin, Sea Breeze, Julia Price. It ia blowing a heavy easterly gale.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

NEW PLYMOUTH,

this day,

Tho Richard and Mary, schooner, from Nelson, went alongside the new breakwater this morning. She is landing cargo.

WELLINGTON,

this day,

The Wellington Artillery fired their match against other batteries in New Zealand this morning, making a splendid score of 871.

The firo at Te Roreroro destroyed a dwelling owned by Jacob Bambie. The origin is unknown. Very few thirigs were saved, The loss ia estimated at £175. In sured in the North British for £100.

CHRISTCHURCH,

this day,

Joubcrt and Twopenny have telegraphed to the Premier expressing a desire to invite the principal Maori chiefs to the exhibition, and enquiring proper steps to take for that pu'pote. LAW SOCIETY EXAMINATION. The Law Society have decided to offer a gold medal and two certificates ol honour in the Christchurch class at all future half yoaily examinations of barristers and soli citors.

DUNEDIN,

this day.

In tbe simultaneous match the Dunedin battery made 730 ; Port Battery, 715 points. The Otago district, M.F.U.1.0.F., has decided tint tho time is not ripe for establishing an annual moveable committee. Goo. Wy bar has been committed for trial for perjury,

INVERCARGILL,

this day,

J ame» McDonald, fireman of the Otautu engine, was run over by a train and killed on the Riverton-Orepuke lino this morn« ing. „_________

RETURN OF THE THAMES REPRESENTATIVES.

AMONGST the passeDgera by the Penguin, •which arrived at the Manukau yesterday, were Lieutenant Gordon, the C*rbine Champion, Petty Officers Johns and Arm strong, Seamen Parslow, Floyd, and Webster, and Volunteer Weir— the Thames representatives at the recent meeting of the Kational Rifle Association meeting at NcJtou, The shootista were accom panied by Captain Wildman, the genial and popular commander of the Thames Blue Jacket?, and his equally popular right-band man, Paymaster Potts, who had been employed as register keeper during the meeting^ They all appear to be in ex cellent health and spirits, but express themselves very much disgusted with the 40 per cent, reduction trom the prizes equal to a total of £200. They state* that, Lad they been aware of the> small amount of the prizes, very few of thorn would hava taken the troublo to go down, The winnings of the neven Thames ruen amount to £75, of which the champion takes £31. Wangamii sent 30 men, who won an aggrrgateof £130, this being the largest amount won byany of tho volunteer districts. Several complaints have reached our ears of the action of tho Conncil of tho bifle Association pushing the meeting through in four day, thus entailing very heavy work on the competi tors Tho laßt day of the firing for the car bine belt, Lieut. Gordon fired between 70 and 80 shots. Many of the men were bruised black and blue about left shoulder, fromtherepeatedrecoilingof their weapons. Concerning the probability of the next mooting being held in Auckland, wo have been reliably informed that It is certain Nelson's day is done, in deed the whole of tho buildings at the Brißhtwater range were sold before the de parture of tho shootists. The Nelson, WaDganui, and all the Northern men are in favour of the next meeting being held in Auckland. Of course the Utago men were clamorous in support of the "city of the unco quid" being made the lo cation, but this very cogent objection was raised against Duncdin : That it ia almost Impossible to get a week's settled weather there at this season of the year. The Thames men proceed to their homes this evening at halt-past nix, by the Kotomahana. Pre poratioßS on a grand scale have been made for their reception, a ball being one of the honours, in prospectu, for the champion.

CRICKET MATCHES.

WEST END V. OTAHTJHTJ,

Tho twotdaye' match between tho West Knd fist eleven) and Otahuhu CO. resulted in a draw, Breatly In favour of tho former. Otahubu.-J. Gray.o Macky.O; W. Gray.o Hooky 2: Onfanr, lbw, b Isaacs, 27; Dewee, b Anted. 0; flowden, o Maoky, 13: Cos, not out 8; Martin, lbw, b Whiteside, 0; extras, 1; B "wUS" JSra.-Kta«r. o Carruth 15; Isaac, o Ha 11,9; Testro, b Gray, 39, Arneil, b Cox. 10; Donovan, o Dowes.lo; Whiteside, c Bowden, 12: Walker, b Bowde», 7; T. Maoky, b Gray, 71 Bevan. o Hall. 11: Chapman, b Bpwden, 0; Davey, not out. 0; extras, 4; total, lsi. WEST B.ND V. FONSONBIf. W£M EHD.-Berry, o MarsdoD. 18; Beaven, b GUonrist, 0; Bake?, b Whiting, 8; Lewis, b GUoR 1; "Woods, o Forder, 3; Brown, b Marsden.32; Mears, o Fonntain, 31; Hanna. b OTohrlst 0; Courtayne, hit wkt, 8; Talbot not Sit, 2; Waters, st Gilohrist, 10; extras. 15: t°Poß9oilßY.-Wbl«na;, o Mears, 0; Fountain, O Brown, 3; Stevenson, b Henna, 1; Marsden. b Hanna, 3; Geddis. ran ont. 26; Andrews, o Baker. 1: Forder, lbw. 2; C. Edwards, b Hanaa. O rGilohfiat. b Hanna. 0 ; Phllp. not out, 0; Xnrley, b Hanna, 0; extras. 3 : total. 89. PRKB PRESS V. ATKIN'fI FHIHTINO OFFICE. Atkin'b.—First Innln en: Brown, 4; Law rence. 6; Fisher, 0; Phillips, O; Atkin, 1Z; Writrht, 12; Mitoheli, 2; Berry. 1; Wooleook, 1- extras. 9 total. 46. Second Innings: Brown, 18*-Wright. 0; Phillips, 21; Fisher. 0; Atkio, o"'Mitchell, 1; Lawrence,ol Berry, 0; Wilcox, OJB"RMa3P*KSS.-First0 JB"RM a3P*KSS.-First Innings: Began. 0; Boyle, not out, 23; Christmas, 12; Benize. 7; Sinclair, 1; Cox. 0; Brame, 1; Stuart, Is Kaotloy. 3; extras, 0; total. 67. Seoond InninKa: Began. 2; Sinclair. 8: Bojle, 4; Christmas. 1; Cox, 10; Dento, 0; Keotlej, 6; Bramo, 1; Stuart, 0; extras, 9: totaV, 41. NOBTB SHORE V. UNITBD BECOND KLt VBKB. UMTKD.-Thwattes. o Wynyard, b Bimn, 15; Sadler b Simp. 11; McPDerson, b Sims. 3; Thomai, run out, 0; W. George, b Wynyard, 0; J George, b Wynyard, 1: Shove, b Wynyard, 0; Harver. not oat. 0; Johnston, b Wynyard, 11; Bogeri b Sims, 1; Canavan, b Sims, 0; extras, *!Noeth* Shore United-J. Slbbln, b Cana van lfi-G. Wynyard, b Cat avan. 41; T. Slbbin, h Canavan. 0; GUI. b Can&van, 7; H. ftynyard, lhiTb Thwaltes, 0: Sims,not out, 10; Johnaton, BoT'outroTNlocol, Johnston, Hcrid .andPitts, to bat; extras, 2: total for five wiokets. 76. PONBONBY IST ELKVBK V. WHAI'. This match resulted in a viotory for Ponsonby Vitn nmei runs to spare. The scores were: Ponsonby, 58; Whau. 47. ACCKLAND 2ND ELKVKN V. ALPHi. The Auckland 2nd Kloven won very easily, petting considerably more than 100 in each innings. , m.

To the Editor : Sir,-When people write to papers it is generally thought that they know something of what they are writing niwut. In your issue of Saturday Pro fessor F. Oailliau says " that in Europe it is the practice tor judges at a band content to be in full view of the bands competing. Aa a lato member of Saltaire band m York- Bhiro I; beg to contradict Cailliaus statement ; and Yorkshire is the principal place in Europe for brass ban d | contests. One baud alone (Meltham Mills) ■ has won in three years two thousand ( pounds. The judge or judges (there are never more than three, sometimes one) are placed in a canvas tent sometime before the bands are on the ground, and they neither see nor know what bands are com peting, nor can any one see them (the ■ judges.) Several of the bands competing | Sometimes have the same conductor, as in a contest that Saltaire competed with Meltham Mills-they both had the same , conductor. Tenthwaite had the same man (Mr' Qladney, of Charles Halle's band). • As regards the pieces played, one piece v i Chosori for all thi bands to play, and each | band'chooses one piece for itself. First I Bight playing is out of date, as it is not nmv contidered that, any band can do the Slightest justice to a piece at first sight.— I am, &c, Tkombose.

SAN FRANCISCO MAIL NEWS.

Fishing Boats Crushed tn the

JNKW Yoek, February 7th,—A special to the " Herald " from St. John's, Newfound land, of February Gtb, aays : A shocking disaster to human life among the bleak ici fields that now and again intrude upon the waters of the eastern coast of Newfound land baa very recently occurred. It has nearly outstripped in magnitude the dismal ice floe tragedy of April two years ago. The sad etory of the present disaster is briefly told: On the first day of the last week in January, nine skiffs, with their crews, Left Port De Grave, a town on the north-west side of Conception Bay, to pro. ceed to Topsail, on the south side. The number of mon manning these skiffs has not yet been ascertained with any accu racy, but tlit aggregate number would pro bably be fifty. Their destination was the neighbourhood of Topiail. They got caught in ice floes, and seven skiffs, after hours of terrible struggling, succeeded in liberating themselves from their icy bondage. rl his the joiat crews effected by dragging their skiffs alternately over the ice and through watery Blotches, till they reached the inner western edge of ihe ice and succeeded ia making the harbour of Killegrews ia safety. The other two skiffs, which were nearly a mile further advanced in the bay, were as hope lessly caught, with all retreat cut off, as would an unfortunate sailor overboard, fallen into the corpse-like embrace of a devil fish. The two 111-fated skiff* were commanded by men named respectively Porter and Mangan. The precise number of the crew ia each skiff, or their names, I have not been able to ascertain. There is no telegraphic communication with that portion of Conceptlou Bay where the disas ter occurred, and although five days have elapsed, it was only lant night, by express courier, that the news reached your corres pondent, The uuparalleied snowfall along the line of the road has interrupted all communication during the past week. The wind blowing from tho eastward while the skiffs were crossing the bay, it was earnestly hoped by the people looking on from the shore that they would be able to affect a landing on Kelly's Island, but that hope has been dis pelled. Wednesday night last was one of terrific storm, wind, and frost, and thoae skiffs were undecked and unprovided with fuel or means of kindling a fire, They had barely one day's provisions on board. Under favourable circumstance! they could have reached their homes in four or five honrp, ond hence their absolute lack of resources in food and fire. A traveller on foot, who arrived last Thursday evening from the gullies of Fox Trap, reports having seen two skiffs locked in the embrace of the ice floes, about ten miles from the high lands of Brigus.

Terrible Explosion on an English War Ship,—Three Men Killed.

A communication has been received from an officer on board EI.M.S. Triumph, now the flagship of the I'acilic station, stating that a serious explosiou occurred ,on board that vessel '..lieu off Coquimbo, on the coast of (Jbili, on Tuesday, the 22nd November hut The wiitiir, who lias escaped uninjured, gives a brief out start ling account of tho eats-strophe. He gay* : —"We hay« had a terriblu explosion of koiotiue siccutivo on boatd her. It oc curred on Tuesday iast, at eight o'clock in tho morning." Tho letter bears the date of the Sltli, no that it was written live daya after the accident. '' Two men," tho Trriter states, ''were killed on the spot, and a third died on tho a'tornoon of the following Saturday, while many were terribly burnt. The ma terial which exploded was stowed under the paint-room, directly contrary to the Admiralty instructions. It appears that a marine went there with a light, and he was literally blown to pieces. Tho beds in the sick bay, outside the paint-room, were wrenched out of the deck, and men were thfown all over it. As I have said, oumnan was blown all to pieces, and the second who was killed was thirty-five yards off, his death resulting from concussion of the brain. The man who died yesterday afternoon bus tiiiimi frightful injuries Ilia thighs and abdomen were almost blown away, and ho was a terrible sight. Strango to say, the painter, who was actually inside tbe paint room, was only badly burnt. There is at the time I am writing only one dungcr. on* case among thu injured, that of a stoker, who is sufferinc from ievcre internal injuries and concussion of the spine. At the timo of the explosion, I was walking up and down on deck, aid tho baud was playing God Save the Quoeu to tho colours. It gavo us all a terrible fright. The exploded material had got into the double bottom, and it was only yesterday that anyone could get near it, owing to tho gas which emanated from it. The sub stance which has thus been the cause ot this serious accident is commonly known as patent driera, which are used in ironclads to prevent corrosion between tho double bot toms, The Triumph is an iron steamship, armour plated, of 6,640 tons burden, carry ing engines of 4,890 horse-power, and hav ing fourteen guns. Her captain is Albert H. Markham."

Attack on the Salvation Army.

Yesterday a serious attack was made in Sheffield, upon the Salvation Army, wbilo marching through several of the principal streets. On Saturday the Army hold several meetlDf»B, always preceded by a inarch led by "General" William iiooth, "Colonel" Colvllle, Mrs Booth, "Major1' CadmaD, and the "Captains" of various corps, and though large crowds followed them there was happily no disturbance. On Sunday there was a parade of arms at half-past nine 'o'clock, "ammunition," according to tho pro gramme, having been laid in at half-past six o'clock. At haif-past ten o'clock a " baptism of fire " took place at the Thomas] street Barrack, and at half-past one o'clock there was held a grand inspection and march from the barracks. The Albert Hall was reached at half-past two o'clock, and a service was held to a crowded audi ence, tickets for 6,000 people, or twice as many as the place would hold, having been issued. The General and Mrs Booth were announced to prophesy. A detachment of , the army, 150 strong, were pelted with stones and mud as they left the hall. Emerson Davis, "Lieutenant of No. 3 Corps," better known aa "the converted wrestler," was struck in the mouth with a stone, and others wero hit, but none tier ioualy injured. On Monday there were man/ idlers about, and the disturbance _ap proiched the proportions of a seriouß riot. At half'past ten there was the " put ting on of armour " in ; Thomas-atreet Barracks, where an immonse crowd waited till half-past ouo, when the " triumphant marcb " was to start, with mounted officerb' brass band, female trumpeters and tho General commanding. Two policeman ata« tioned at the baracks were supplement^ by twelve stalwart soldiers, who were detached by Major Cadman to assist ip protecting the army. The converted wrestler, bearing marks of rough usago re» ceived on the former march, was attired in a scarlet uniform, with shining helmet, and mounted on a white horse. Then came a brass band in a brake, followed in several carriages by General Booth, Mrs Booth, and various officers of the division. Seven hundred rank and file issued from the barracks, and the moment they did so they were greeted with derisive cries and showers of stones and mud. The converted wrestler had a bad time of it. _ His uniform was soon one mass of mud, his helmet was hurled to the ground, and himself and his horse wero knocked abont. Major Cad man was struck with a stone on the nose, from which blood flowed profusely, as well aa from a second wound in the head. At Snighill, a crowded quarter cf the town, the converted wrestler received a terrible blow from behind with a stick, and would have fallen to the ground h»d he not been supported. He managed to cling to his horse until the Albert Hall was reached. 1 here it was found that he had sustained concussion of the brain,.and he moaned piteously as he lay on a form, A female trumpeter, who had tainted away, had also to receive attendance, while three i fourths of the army were engaged :in clearing the mud from their gar -1 ments and faces before they could hold their "holiness meeting." At Parker Pool 1 another crowd in waiting for the 1 army created further disturbance. Bricks and stones were freely thrown, and shopkeepers hurriedly closed their premises for the afternoon. One assailant iwas arrested, and will to summoned to assault. An exciting moment of the last march was a fight for the colours, but the Salvation Army beat back the mob and re tained their bannere.-" London Times, i Jan. 17th. .

Messrs Eothecham and W. Pulford «• caged in a swimming contest In the Public Baths to-day ; course, 100 yard*, for 10s a side. Palfoad gave his opponent about io yards and wtu beaten by about 3 yards.

RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

The third prize firing in connection with the present meeting of the Auckland RiSe Association took place on Saturday last at the Mount Eden Range. The leading prize waa the Star Cup. Though the weather was somewha boisterous, the shooting on the whole was very good. Major Dcrrom superintended the firing, and as usual gave universal satisfac tion. The ranges were 400, 500, and GOJ yards, five shots at each range. The prize winners are Lieutenant Robinson, Cup and £2 10s; Sergeant Hay, £2 ss; Corporal Cooper, £2; Sergeant Taylor, £153 ;P. O. Smith, £1 15s ; Sapper Woolley,£l ss. The scores, 40 and over, are as follows :—

tOO 600 600 Names. yds. yde, yd». Tl. Ueut. Robinson, No. 3 ..43411 45332 11334-52 Sere. D. Hay. No. 3 .. ..43J34 11353 31334-51 Corp. K. Cooper, Vio. ..23324 11334 44142-50 Sere. C. P. Tajlor, Vio. ..14434 32334 31233-19 P.O. J. Emltl). NavalS ..24433 33333 31132-47 Sap. A. Woollay. Kng. ..13144 43243 32122-47 Sere. Jno. Haslett. "Vie. ..24223 43&I8 33131-16 Here. O. Watson, Vie. ..42133 41423 2r434-15 MrC. Rimmer, honorary _ 21131 4r431 30112-45 Vol. Pattlngton. No. 3 . 33142 43332 13322-11 Corp. Theo. Fairs, Vie. ..53.'1l 21312 03313-44 Vol. J. Hamilton, Vie. ..13233 13233 32323-13 Vol. O. Adams. Vio. . .33113 22134 01r34-13 Vol. G. A. Hamley, Vie. . .31334 34234 2Mr2-43 Corp. James B. Fairs, Vio... 12333 23333 21223—42 Hup. W, B. White. Kne. ..11313 31333 20102-42 Cere- J. C. BoaU, No. 3 . .33133 33223 03333-41 Vol. L. Skinner. Vio. . .33133 32214 22230-40 Gun. A. llonderjon, Art. . .13312 33331 (0332-10

On Saturday next the fourth and last match will eventuate, the principal prize ot which will be the Citizens' Cup. This match will also decide who is to be the winner of tho aisociation medal. The principal aggregates for this prize so far are :—Sergeant HBy, 158 ; P. O. Smith, 150; Sapper Woolley, 148; Volunteer Partlngton, 148; Lieutenant Robinson, 147 ; Mr Rimmor (hon. member of Associa tion), 147; Volunteer White, 146 ; Corporal Buchanan, 146 ; Sergeant Haslett, 144.

COROMANDEL RACES.

(DV TELEGRAPH.—OWN OOBBESPONDBNT,

COROMANDJSL, this day. TIIB following programme has been ar ranged for the Corcmandol Regatta. Mr Fernandez is going to Auckland to-morrow to receive subscriptions towards the re gatta fund. The regatta is to bs held on St. Patrick's Day at the wharf :—

Patron : A. J. Cadman, Esq (M.H.K.); judge :W. A. Waterman, Esq.; starter, S. J. Fernandez, Esq. ; Handicappers; Messrs Hargraves, Bolt, and Head, Com laittee: Messrs Reid, Boyd, Jones, Faulkner, McGuire, O'Brien, McDonnel, Varney, aod Brown. First Kace: Pair-oared Race—first prizp, £4 ; second prize, £1; to start at 12 noon. Second Kace : Open sailing boats, 20ft. and over—first prize, £4 ; second prize, £2 ; to start at 12.45 p.m. Third Kace : Open sailing boats, under 20ft—first prize, £3; second prize, £2; to itart at 1.15 p.m. Fourth Kace : Pair-oared Race—first prize, '.£2 10a; second prize, £1; to start at 1.45 p.m. Fifth Kace: Ladieo' Fair-oared Race — first prize, four pairs of glorcs i second prize, two pairs of gloven; to start at 2 p.m. Sixth Race : Punt lta.ee—first prize, £1 ; second prize, 10s ; to start at 3 p.m. Suveath Kaco : UiH.lt Hunt - first prize, £1; to start at 3.25p.m,

Kighth Race : Tub Kaco —lirat prize, £1; distance, lOOydu. ; to start at 4,10 p.m. Ninth Itace : Greasy Boom - firot prize, 1 ham and 10s; to start at 5 p.m. Hunts.—A qualification fee of 10* fid wj,ll be Gburged on tho first four events. Intending competitors will bo shewn the different courses before starting. The entrance fee of 10 per cent, will be charged on first prize on all events; the decision of the committeo in all disputes to be final. Nominations to bo sent under, cover to the • ecrctury on Wednesday, the 13th inst., at 6 p.m. at 'Mr Faulkner's ; acceptance on Thursday, the 16th March.jat 6 p.m. J. T, Boyd, Won. Sec.

VOLUNTEER REFORM.

(To the Kditor.)

Fir,—Tbo remarks passed by tbo " Wellington Post," and quoted by yon lo your Issue of 7th Instant, upon the Volunteer Board or Comrnla alon now altilnif at Wellington, are |vat what in it: lit hay o bw>n expeotod. Where the military eWmont pradomlnatea, reason tan for little, as a> unroaaoalng obanlenoo bas always boen a military rule, {naUrlng projudloes which oan noTor be eradicated. The present Volunteer RvgalaUoos wora framed by mili tary man, and to my curtain knowledge for seventeen years they have boon prodnotlye of ineiilcUmoy, as anyone oonld drive a coooh and fiur through thorn at pleasure and Incur no ponalty (or so doing, Voluntotrs in times of poaoe not being soldUra, aabjeot to the Mutiny Aot and martial law, require to bo coorooa by tbe civil law, and it is only within this list year that I, a olvillan.aftcr years of oncieavonr Jip.vo saooeeded In (cutting a olnv.se Inserted in tho \o!untfl«r Aot. I refor toolauio 47, Volun teer Act, 1881, which will prove the mainspring oC all now regulations, whatever they may bo. It appears to many that in tbo question of Volunteer r»fonn the opinions of civilians who have served as VolunUera. are of more value than are those of military men, because civilians k»ow the olroumstanoos of Tolun teors, and are better able to show the amount of pressure (they oan boar In tho attainment of a sUndard of effloienoy. Opinions of captains of oorps have been asked, but as these In the past have been the greatest sinners (made so by the absurd regulations), I vstaro to say the opinions of some of tbe non ootnncljßloned oluoora and privates of long sorvloe would bo ot more real value, aa they havo never bad snr pecuniary lia bilities to oicountor oa account ot nallorms la oonneotlon with the capitation to warp tholr {ndgment. Prom the foregoing It will be soon that military mun ouuht not to be sot to make regulations or laws for civilians. The soldier must do as he Is ordered, and continue In the service Bat ll' tho volunteer does not like the sorvloe, bo can leave it It Is on account of this difference between a soldier and volunteer that Judgment, urbtnlty, and tact are required in the manage ment of the latter, and In those qualities (as a rule) military men are sadly deiloiont Thus we sco tht necessity of increasing tho civilian ele ment In the Commission. If workable reetula tlona are to be- framed, and the volunteer force saved from a repetition of the farce played for Bo many years put.—l am, fc0.,1 A Tocubtkkr or Long Bbrvios. March Uth, 1882.

AUCKLAND SHAREMARKET.

Miiwb 13, Bank of N.Z.-Bnyen, £23 Its 6d; sellers. £83 17a 61 Colonial Bank—Sellers, 49a N,Z. lnßuranco-80s; seUers, 80a South British Inaarance-Sellers. 62s Standard Insorance—Sailers, 17s Colonial Insurance—Sailers 13a M N.Z. Loan and Mercantl)e-£6 Auckland Gas-Bajers, «0 JOs; sellers, £10158 Union Hash and Door—Boilers. £8 Bay of Islands Coal—SeUers, fii 6a Accident Inßuranoe-33 03 ; burera, 8a 7d ; sellers, 3s M Kompthoroo. Pronesr. & Co.—Bayers, 25e Northern S.S. Co.—Sellers, 12s 6d Moanatalari—Sellers, Us (id Albarnla O.M.C:-Sellers. 16a Kurannl fllU-Sellera, 4a 6d Thames—Sellers, 18s

INTERCOLONIAL WEATHER.

SYDNEY, March 11

Light N.W. at New South Wales, and N.E. on the South coast of Australia nnd Tasmania, and fine, though the barometer ia falling. Barometer: Sydney, 299; Portland, 29 8 ; Hobart, 29.7. March 13, Jjight N.E. and fine generally. Baro meter: Sydney, 299; Portland and Hobart, 29 7.

Mr Finch, bookseller, has been appointed ageiit of the "Household Friend Magazine," an American publication, which has an enormous circulation. With each number lis issued a large chromo-lithograpb. Two of these—the first of the current year—re present " Devotion " and "Springtime." We have no doubt tho "Magazine" will find a large sale in the colonies. The telegraph department have resolved to open a telephone offipe at Te Arpha. The ladies in attendance at the stalls of the St John'g Wesleyan Bazaar were watch. Ing over nearly emptied stalls to day, On Saturday a considerable clearance was made, and the takings amounted to £90, making a grand total of £450. Music and o)sher attractions will be introduced to night, which will possibly be jthe final even* Ing of the Wesleyan bazaar, The elections of Licensing Commi- sioneis for the districts of Onehunga, Takapuna, and Karangahape, were held to-day, but as the poll does not close until six o'clock this evening, wo shall be unable to give the result until to-morrow. The following is a list of the candidates :-TakaDuna: Edward Bartlcy, William Hoile BroWn, Alfred Cox, William Henry Fenton; Thomas J. Harbutt, Hugh Hart Lusk, Robert Mackay, and John Milne. Onehunga : J. Bycroft, T. G, Blakey, C C. Fleming, DJ Hills, J. D. Jackson, W. Tapp, J. Bobb, G. Yause, P. Clarke, E. Burdeni J. Gane, D. NeiUon, J. Mclntyre, J, W. Waller, and W. Stevenson. Karan cahapo : Messrs G. D. Bevin, T.v Cole brook, N. Simms, B. Stephenson, and J. Warren.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS

The Cxar VpbraUU skobeloff

I ST. PETERSBURG, March 11. IT has transpired that at an audience which General Skobeloff had of the Czar yesterday, His Majesty upbraided the General for his speech to the Servian students at Paris, and stated that such utterances would tend to cause Kussia to bo derided and hated by other nations, and further, have the effect of placing her in an isolated position in Europe.

SPORTING.

VICTORIA RACING CLUB'S AUTUMN MEETING.

(RSDTER'fI 01BLB.)

MELBOURNE, March 11. Thb third day's races tf the Vlotoria Racing Club's Autumn Moetlnu took place today at Flemlngton. line following was the result of the

Nbwmabkbt Handicap, h hanaioap sweeD stakes o( 20iovs eaoh, with 3(oaovt added. For three-year-olda and upwurda. The second horae to recaivo aflsovs, and the third 208 ova out of the Btako. !of a mile. Mr W. Pearsun's br h Hyaolnth, syre, 7st 6ibs 1 Mr H. Halnes's br h Knolid. syrs, 7st 4lbs .. 2 Mr J. WnittinKham'fl b or br h Larpent, flyrs, B!<t6lbs 3

Thirty -sovon horses started, and, after a desperate race, resulted in a victory for Hyacinth. Time: lmln ICiiecs.

TARANAKI RACES.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. The following weights have been de> clared :—

Jockey Club Handicap.—Volunteer, 9at 31bs; Randwick, 9st; Grand Duchess, 9st; Slander filly, Sat 91bs; Piscatorious, Bst 71bs; Dan, Bnt7ibs; Venture, Bst; Fleur de Lys, 7st lOlbs ; Aurora, 7st lOlbs ; Wilberforce, 7st 91ba; Orphan, 7st 61bs; Taipo, 7st 61bs; Tallyho, 7st Clba; Ely, 7st; Blue Gown, 7st; Artful Joe, 6it lOlbs ; Jour, 6st lOlbs; Normanby, 6st 51bs ; Larry, 6at 51ba ; Scotch Mist, C»t slbs ; Witeora, 6st 31bs ; Taxation, Gst. Stekpleciihse. —Grey Momup, list 91bs; Monk, lOst lOlbs ; Sun Ray, lOst 51b8 ; Hard Times, Wsl 21bs ; Totara, 9st 91bs ; Catcbem, 9at Gibs ; KikoraDgi, 9st 41bs; Satanella, 9«t 31bs ; St. Swithln, 9at 31bs ; Lady Grey. Oat lib ; Katlpo, Oat; Bulls Eye, 9st; Czar, 9st. Hurdles.—Grey Momus, Hit nibs; Monk, list; Sun Kay, 10st71bg; Totara, lOst; Catcbem, 9»t 71ba; Lady Grey, Bst lOlbs; Katipo, Bst 71ba.

UNIVERSITY SENATE.

The Senate assembled at 2.30 o'clook this afternoon. Present : The Chancellor (Mr H. J. Tancred,) the Vice-chancellor (Dr Hector), Binhop Cowie, Professor* Shand, Brown, Salmond McGregor, Sale, Yon Haast, Kuva. Habens, Patterson, Andrew, DrKoaeby, D, Bruw, and Mr T. Ileale.

Examination Papers. — Key. Mr Andrew moved, " That it bo an instruction to examiners acting for the University of Bew Zealand, oither in the colony or elsewhere, not to select aneeon passages or passages for translation at Bight from the luwknejod parts ot well, known authorn or from elementary books in ordinary uso ia sonio scheols."— The gentleman accused tlio examiners of having, through carelessness, set paper," for translation whore Knglisu translations wero to bo found iv certain elementary ; Bcboolft'ooks, One of tho English exaruineig i had actually sot for the B.A. pans txami ' nation piecer, of Latin and Greek for tran»lalion, which could ba found in well kaown JSn«lish uchool-hooks. With a pair of scissors and on» of these books ho would have been able >o hnvo rupplicd complete answers to all the ques tions (hat h:iJ appeared on some of thwa papors.—Profefisoi lirown supported Mr Andrew's statement*.—Tho Key Mr Uabens suggested that tho motion should not be confined to tho classics, but that it Bhonld he extended to French and Latin.— Profeaior Sale, while agreeing with the tonnß of the motion, hoped that it would not be passed, as it would bo regarded m a kind of degradation to the examiners.— Professor Von'Haast stigmatised tbo ques tions in geology for the pass U.A. ex amination as tending to bring the teaching of BClence into contempt. The questions set for the matriculation exnmin>-, tion were moro dififlcult. Profcsajr Macgregor said that it appeared to him that the home universities bad found it impossible to exaot for a three years' curriculum a correspondingly high standard in science as olasolcs, and that consequently the tendency was to lower the standard in classics. In New Zealand, either this course would haye to be followed, or one of the two tubjects should be made optional instead of compul* sory. It was impossible to exact an equally high standard iv both.—After some furthsr diecuiflion, tho Hey, Mr Andrew withdrew his motion, it being understood that means would be taken to ensure moro care In tho preparation of future examination ques tion?.

University Scholarships. — Tho Senate went into committee to con sider alternative schemes tor Univer sity Scholntahips, which liad been submitted by the Professorial Board of the Otngo University and the Profes sorial Council of tho Canterbury College. They are us follow : A (1) Eight Junior Scholarships of £45 per annum, and tenable for three years/to be awarded every year ; (2) The remaining available funds to be divided amongst the utliiliated Colleges in proportion to the number of students matriculated by examination and attending lectures not lets than six hours a week in subjects recognised in the University arts course, li (1) EightJuniorScholarshipsof£4s p.i r annum, »na tenable for three years, to be awarded every year. (2.) Six Senior Scholarships of £60, tenable for one year, to bo offered to candidates at tho time of taking their final examination for the li,A. degree, the candidate to be at liberty to select any subject taken by him cither at his first or at his final examination for the B.A. decree. (Left sitting).

THE AUCKLAND EYEWIKG STAR MONDAY. MARCH 13



Palis- r/BALANDIA GOLD MINING COM. IJU PANY (Umitbd). The Directors have this day made a Gall (the first) Of lid per Share, on tho Capital OC tho Company, due and payable to tho Manager, at A D mi2,ißß?. JOHNRRANDBKBON> Auokland, March 13,1882. Manager. Bankruptcy JMotlc«3. I 3 THE SUPREME COURT OK NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT, In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 187G," and Its amendments, and of the Bankruptcy of Gkokoe Buchanan, of Fanmnre, In the Provincial District of Auckland, and Colony ot New Zea land, Mariner, a Debtor. This Is to notify that George Buchanan, of Panmaro, In the Provincial District of Auck land, and Colony of New Zealand, Mariner, has this day filed a statement that he is nnablo to meet his engagements with his Creditors; the First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Hden-stroet. Anok land, on TUESDAY, the 21st day of Maroh lnrt,, at 12 o'clock noon. Dated at Auckland this 13th day of Maroh KS2' G. W. BASLEY, Deputy Registrar. Mebsiruhb Bubsbll, Dkvorb. and CooynK, Solicitorj< for tho Debtor, Shortland - streot, Auckland. Medicai. A ICKIN 3 HYFQPH'MPHITKS. Aickin'b Byrup of Hypophosphite of Lime Is guaranteed equal to the French preparations of Dr Churchill, and less than half the price, The great expense of tho Imported preparation to the slolc, and the fnot that BuohiPharmocenttcal preparations can be manufactured equally well in Auckland, has indnoed the proprietor to engage in making a really reliable article ot Standard Strength and Cqemioai. purity that! may bs recommended with confidence by the medical faculty to their patients and others. Aickin'b Hypophoaphltes will answer all the requirements stated, and a trial will suffice to Bhow that in therapeutical action they are quite as offlcaolous In all diseases tor which the continental pre parations aro so Justly oolobrateil. Sold in bottles at 8a 6d eaoh. Dose, two teaspoonf uls orilyi Aickin'b Svbup of Hyfophos phitbb oi1 Limb and Soda, especially - suitable in some oases of lung diseases, and ia most palatable and oordlal, eaoh teagpoonful contains three Bruins puro hypophosphite of lima and one and a half grains hypopbosphlteof soda. Bom In bottles at 2s 6d each. Request your medical advisor to try tho Local Syrups ot Hyiophosphites, made by Aicein of definite uniform BtrenKth' AICKIN, Wholesale Manufacturing: Chemist, The Pharmacy. Auckland



vVaatao. WANTED, 600 Men-Pick and Shorcl Mon, Qnarryraan, Hammer and Drill Men, Timber-sqiurers, Sloepsr-gotters. Ifenoero, aud llrat class i'latdlayers-for New KDglond, New fcouth Wales. Two years' work. UAVHJ rItOUDFOOT. JNTED, a ließpectable Girl, as general servant, for tho North Shore.— Apply Mrs Feuton, llobaon atreot, opposite St. Matthew's Church, or Devonport Honse, Nortb. Shore. WANTKJJ, immediately, a Pair of Sawyers, for Mercury B»y.—Apply to Heronry May Timber Company, ffort-stroot. WANTED, a ?ood Strong Girl; one th»t can wash preferred.—Apply to Mrs Parkor, Nelion-street, between Victoria and WelUesley-Btroet. W~AMT_D, a Lad about 16, lor the oountry-ona th»t oan milk.-Apply Wlckham'a Store^Jlobßon-street, at 9 a.m. ANTED, Good Cabinetmakers.— Apply Lirge fc Townley. Napier. ANTtfD, a good Hand for Customer Work.-Apply at once to Mr McUratb, Bootmaker, Qneen-gtroet. unnhnnga. ANTED, a Girl about 14 or 15.— Apply to Mrs McKwln, Constitution EIU (2nd houao). ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs IS. Tanner, Beach-road, North Shore. WANTED, a good General Servant- Apply at the Good Hopo Dining-rooms, Wollcßley^iroet _»Bt, ANTED, Joiners, good Bench Hands, at the "'Little Mill" (late Short's), foot 0 { cook-street.—Baldock and Batty, Proprietors. WANTED, a respectable Girl to make herself generally useful,—Apply to Mrs . Lev 2)0 Queen-street. ANTED, a Plumber, or, Zinc-worker. —Apply this evening to Charles Smith, Symonda-stroat, noxt door to Heath, Bootmaker. WApiTtiD, a Man to look after horses and do carting Apply O. Hulmo. ANTED, a respectable General re male Servant for the oountry.— Mrs J. Ryan, Karangahape Koad, near Upper Quoen- Btreet. WANTED, Servant Girl, aged 16 or 17, who oan milk and assist In honso work.— Apply Mra McHarry, Kpaom. WANTED, v good General Servant; no waahing.-Apply to MiSS Rueaell, Lower Nolaon-Btreet. _____ WANTED, a Fiji Boy experienced in w»ltlng table, &0., in a gentleman's house,—X. Henry's Ksglgtry. Bhortland-atreet. ANTKD, a Kough Carpenter. —Apply to John Soppet, No. 8, Qneen-Btreet. ANTED, a First-class Female Cook for a country hotol In Walkato.—Apply by letter at this office, oneloilng characters. WANTED, a Man to Clear about 3-acro of Ground in Angloßea-street — Apply T. It. Tnrnbull, Arohiteot, 3, Hoffmann's Buildings. WANT--1, a Lad who can ride and Rroom; light weight. — Apply to J. Smith. WANTED, a Nursegirl ; none under 19 years of age need apply, —Mm Crutokßhank, Parllamenntreet. WANTED, a respectable Boy about 14 to make hlmsolf useful,-Apply W. 8. Collies. Orooer, Parnell. WANTED, Engagement for Married Woman, with or without one young child ; Is a good servant. — Mrs Klsmore s Registry. WANTED for the country, a Vai und his Wifo without ononmbrgnoe.— Apply Star ofllqo. ANT_D,exp«rienced nurse for youug ehlldmn: uood plaoo.—Mra Klamoro's Registry, ShorUandjßtraot. Aw"-I_D, a Man, usod to Washing Bottlos preferred.—Apply. John Levy. Cordial Munufaotorer, No. 7, Prey street. \\J AJSTEu, aGeneralSorvant.no wash- YV Ing,—Apply, this office. _ WANTED, a respectable Girl asJCooic. —Apply to Mre J. 0. Firth. MonntKden. \S/ ANTED, a Good General Servant; VV no uri'Hontion need bo made nnlo&a good reCuriKittt'K c«n be given; to ft suitable person high win will be j iM.—Apply to Mrs otway. Wynyattl-Htrot. ANTED, afuoroiißlily Ooood «jpi\ erul Sarvnnt.—Apply to Colonel Uaol- Uiln'H, V"Per_Qnwjv>trfl_iiii __.. W AMI—ID, au eipßrienccd General ' Korvant for KOiUloman's family, Remu ora; good wanes toenitablo Rlrl.—_. Hondrye Ilo({{a«r _J_?2F 11 __n A_it «__A_ t*7AftTED, a Girl about 16; country Vy ono preforred.T-Apply Stab Offloa. TvPaNTED, * General Servant.- Apply ' V» after two o'clock to Mrs J»mcH Bnoh anon, Mannkaulloid, Parnoll. __ j ANTE I), a Bttung Boy for » LSlark- Bmi'.L'ii Bhop for Mor.Rocal; wkko», !a and found.-Apulynt thin onUvvfOf nrt(lrei>?,_ ANTED, a"Mail to Tftirlc Moulding Maohlnoa.—Apply, Auckland Timber Company. ANTED, by a Married Woman, with a child-I je-rii old, a situation; would ulvo hor servlooe for board and lodging.— Address UU. Newton Post ofllco. ANT_D, by a young Lady, a Situa tlon as Barmaid, town or osnntry.— Apply by letter to J.u., thla ofllce, WANTKD, a Yonth to drive Brend Cart. North Bhoro; Boy proferrod,— Apply R- and K. Dnder^ A-rrEDTaddresa of someone to dress furs. - " ModHB," Post office, North Shorn. WANTED, a LigUt Thorough Brace Couch, to carry C passengers; must be In good repair.—Apply Coualns and At kin. ANTED, Sensible Buyers to p»y Cash and obtain tho Beet Value for Money at Allen's Orapery Warehouse. Choice Millinery at South I»land prices. WANTKD, a good General Servant.— Apply Mrs -cob. Mount Albert, before 11a.m. , . WANTED KNOWN-Ust Week but Ono of Tomllnson's Ol»aranoe Drapery Halu ; 2a In thn & allowed offre'lnonrt prloag. WAx>Tfci>, two uood BrickmaKers,— Apply D. Btalford. Croffther'n aiablea. ANTED, a Machinist—one accus tomed to umbrella making.—Apply to J. Williams, Wjndham-Btreot (opposite star OfflCO);__ Vt/ANT-D KNOWN—That Mclvor's V T ia tho Choapeßt Shop in Town for Bod dine and evory description of UpUolfltery Work. —Oppotlte Dampler's. 52. City Market. ANTED, a good General Servant- Apply at onoo W. Lynch's Aurora Hotel, Ylotorla street. Good wages given. \»fANTED, a Good Barmaid, none V \ oth»r neod apply. — Address X.Y. Bta a Ofllce. WANTED, a Parlour Maid,—Apply Bnona Vitta, Kden Croscont. nort to Grey's Ginger Boar lfaotory. WANTED, a Slaughterman; good character from last situation necosisary - Fisher and Co. Cirolted). WAN TED KN 0 WN—That J. Gilmour, of Upper Bymonds-Btrevt, ha« opened his new premises with a L»r_o Stock of Drap«ry, Clothing, &o. WANTED KNOWN—That Kobley'g Celebrated l'lgosttvn Meal for Porrldse I is a preparation only known to ths undersigned. Taken In conjnnotlon with Kobtej's Suporior Dlgoßtivo Brown Bread, la a snio remedy for Dynpepsia,—J. Kobley, Grey-street. WANTED, to Dispose of a Small Unninefis opposite the NOW Opera Build ing. Only £40 cash wanted; balanoo very easy term", tent moderate.—Apply Star ofllos. \\T ANTED, Married Couple (without VV enonmbrnnoc); man to mako himself gtnorally upofnl, wifo aa general sorvant.— Apply Motcalfe _ Ui11,.30. Insnranco Buildings, ANTSD, Good Servant, for Whanqa. rel; liberal wages.-Apply to Pnblishor, gTATI OOICO. _ 'ANTED, Everyone to examine the Eandßome Twends from whioh we aro making tho noted 13s 61 Trousers.- L Phillips, Albort Hall, Darby-street. \/_i ANTED KNOWN—That tne U Auckland Timber Company (Lhnlted) are Manufacturers of all description of Goods, with snpsrlor Machinery and despatch.—Works) Cnatom-honso-Btreet West ANTED KNOWN—The Last Week for tho Sale of tho Salvage -took of Cntlery. — Thomas Samuel, 40, Queen-street, opposite Now Zealand Inßaranoo Bnlldlngs. ANTED KNOWN, that I am now Selling every description ot China, Glass, and rarthenware cheaper all round than any othor stop in the trado. Vases and China Ornaments considerably below town prices. Oaa trial will prove the faot.—Note the address: V. A. Henman, Karnngahape Road opposite Newton Hotel. ANTED KNOWN that the Victorian Loan and Discount Agenoy's Advertise ment appears on 4th page. Bth column. WAN TED-Property-holders in the city and suburbs v. lehlng to sell may find ready bnyors by calling with particulars at Central Land Agency, corner ot Qaeon street and Vnlcan-iano.-George Frafer, Manager. \%, T ANTED, Everyone to know Phillips's V» Cheap Tailoring Is carried on as usual In tfeo Alba't Hall, Darby-street. [■ WANTED KNOWN, that J. MEL DRUM. Bootraakor. Shortland-atreat, Auckland, Is calling spopial public attention to his Custom Work. Kopalrs neatly done. Boots Sewn and Picqokp and Madk to Order. A trial respootfolly sollcltod J. MKLDRUM. WANTED KNOWN, that E. Mllchel son & Co.. No. 19. Qneen-stieet Wharf, are soiling Maize, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Flour, Oatmo&l. &0.. &0.. at loweßt market ratflg. WAJSTKD KNOV/N, "Tnat you can Dross well to a small weekly payment by golngito Munro ana MUllgan, Bee ftdvertise ment on front pose." ANTED KNOWN-The New Zea land Clothing Faotory have a largo quantity of Zinc-lined Calos, suitable t or water tanks, tec Will be sold cheap, to make room. WANTED to Hell, Mixed ."alnts in gallon tins; Kturl Oil, 3/9 per gallon ; Priming Paint, 6/(1 por gallon.—Atkinson fc Co., Freeman'i Bay; Wholesale Agents, Meson X, Porter fc Co. WANTED KNOWN—That Munro and MlUigan havo Removed from Karanga ', hape Rood to Larger and more Centra Premises in Uobson-struut, near Welllngton- Btreet,



Wanted. WANTED, good General Servants.— Mr§ Renwiok's Registry, Shortland street. WANTKD KNOWN-Tnat Professor Gussoott iB tho only Original and Practi cal Amorican Herbalist In the Colony, and also the most expensive* man to do busineßa with. He requires no information; ho oan decide at n f ;lance tho diagnosis of tho oaao, thereby rrtlov ng the mtiont of a great deal ot Dervonanoaa and hesitation. Try and disprove thla it yon oan WANTED KNOWN —Four Weeks must Clear Out tho Wholo Stock of Boots and Shoes at any pi 100. Lease expires 31nt of Maroh.—W. Johnston. Vlotorla-Btreet. WAM'iSI) KNOWN, that "Coni ferlno," the new atmospheric pnrlflor, Is a very pleasant, aa well as thoroughly reliable Disinfectant, and should be nsod In ovory house In any neighbourhood where scarlet fever exists. Prioe Is 8d per tin at Gardner's English Pharmacy, 181 Queen-street, Attokland. ANTED KNOWS, that Mrs Carter, of Viotorls,-street, is now Belling; Corsets at 2a Od and 3s 9d; handsome Embroidery Trim mini?, Sid and Od; rich Krinpe, Bd: Beaded do., Is 3d; Black Lustre*, 9d and la id. ; Wools. 2a Cd per lb; White and Coloured Twist, from 2d por yard; Scarf Tiea, Is per yard,-J. Carter. W" ANTED KN 0 WN. LAST TWO WEEKS OF C BROOKK's CLEARING-OUT SALE. GREAT BARGAINS! I CALL EARLY I I ! CT>ROOKEB.)"BLUK BOOT" (opposite • UROOKKS./ Garliok&Oranwell™ QUKKN-STRKKT. ANTED KNOWH—Tnat the new Zealand Timber Company are gelling all klndß of Timber and Building Material at the very lowest rates. Very superior White Kauri, from onr new bnah, jnat opened. Vkf ANTJBD KNOWN —Music, Music, r Music—The Piano Mualo ordered by me from England hag arrived; all Sd and 6d eaoh. Particular attention this time Is called to the Standard Popular Songa, which I have speoially ordered from list; Ist and 2nd Violin Strings, Id; 3rd and 4th ditto, 6d.-W. H. UaMPIKR. Hobßon-atreet, Wakefleld-stwet, aad City Market. W ANTED Known—That C. Hawkes- T T wood, Hobson-atreet. has the Choapest Hardware In town. Knbank's Btar Nails, 3 fnoh light, 3d: and 2j Inoh. at 3}d per lb; Light Wire Nails (IJ Inoh, 2 Inch, 2} Inoh), at 3d per lb; Mooring Brads (all Bizos), at 2d per lb; Boiler Rivota, 18a por owt; Anchors, 6s per owt; Ship Chains, 1U por owt (teated). WANTED KNOWN, that H. WAITE'S Fruit Tins are acknowledged to bo the boat over introdnoed In the colony. They re ceived a first prize at the Agricultural Show he'd at Kllerslle on the 9th November, 1881. A reolpe Is Issued to each purohaser, and the maker's name 1b stamped on every lid. Bold by all Ironmongers, and at tho factory, Iligh-utrcet, next City Counoil Chambers.—X. WAITK, Wholesale and itotall Tinsmith. ANTED KNOWN-The flirtation Waltz, only Is 6d, at Daranler's Branob store In the Market Bo in time. WAN TED k¥6WN.- Justarriv^as. Garonne, a splendid lot of cholo 0100 ?iaphs,Ohlldren'aToyßookflfronildeaoh,CiOckß, Photographs, Stationery, Moohanloal Figures and General Vancy Goods. Xx Coromandel— Splondidlotof Toys, tho best Is lines we have over had.—C. W. Goodaon, in thanking his numoroua ouatomerß for their patronage, hav ing establiahodby demonstration tholr apDrooi anon of hla efforts to supply a need in this In creasing olty, would Intimate hla Intention, in order that ho may bo ablo to maintain hlg posi tion aa taking the lead In the Auckland fancy trado. of visiting Knglaod during tho winter I months, and making his own soleotion of goods (or the coming acanon, thereby imparting a knowledge of tho present requirements ot the ■ratio to his bujor who la constantly on the mar- ' kot. -Goodson s London Aroado. lOLlN.—Wanted, Tuition for a year, ' Address " I/oarner,"Star Office, AGKNTJLEMAN requires Comfortable ' Board and Koaidence in a private family. - Addrosa MO, Box 169, Poet-offlee. * j mo BOOK-KBEPEKS AMD AC"- JL countants. j Wantod, by tho Thames Newspaper and Priatimr Company (LtmlMd), a thoroughly <lualiU»rt Man to act aa Secretary to tne Com pany ; aim is -tcoountaot, fee, In " Thanios Advertiser" Ofilco. An acquaintance with nowßpaper ofliee work will be a recommenda tion. Applications, Hating tho ta'ary expected and tho security tho applicant can oftor, aeooni- i Jiinifid Ytf testimonials, to beaentro Mr Speight, I "Advertiser" Offloe. Thames, not later than tJATUKIUY. the IBtb inatant Particular* of the duties to be performed can oo won ot tho offlop of tills paper. I vorporanon notices. niTY OF AUCKLAND, KATK NOTICE. Notice Is hereby given that the names of all poraons who haro not paid before itlst Maroh ALL HATK3 due by tbam will be omitted from the Burgess 11011, 1882—3, In course o( compilation, Jn t»rms of provisions of the Mnuloipal Corporations Aot CHARLES IRVIN ELLKR, Colleotor. City Council Office, 11th Maroh, 1882. Board ana Keaiaence, I^OMKORTABLE BOARD AND KJ RBBIDKNCB for two respeotablo yonag men.—Mrs Kavanagh, Nelsou-atreet, second houso from Cook-atreet. /^OVEKNUU DKOWNK HOi'JKli, \JT UOB3ON-STRBBT. Board ±m LorxjiNQ . 20j per Week BINUUE 11OOU___ — ______ ..MB. _ 'coleßiaattcai. riONOREGATIONAL CHURCH, Vy BKRKSFORDSTREKT. A SOIREE AND PUBLIC MEETING Will be held THIS (Monday) XV BNINO. Iho Meeting will be Addressed by BBV:?> J. ROBHKTSON, DR. KO3KBT, W. J. HABKNB. and other geotlemeo. Tiokota for the Bolree-Ono Shilling and Biz pDeco eao-i. PONSOJNBY BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL. The Annual Tea Meeting will be held TO MORiiOW (Tuo«d»y) KVENING. at 430, in the Sohool-room. Public Meeting In Ponsonby Hall at 7.50; addresses by Mr Spnrgeon, Rev. Mr Kunolman, and other mlnißters and friorda. Tiokota to tho Tan Moating. In Cd. TVfEWMARKET PRIMITIVE METHO jj{ WBT CHURCH. The Anniversary Solroa w!>l bo hold TO MORROW (Tuesday) KVKHING, 11th. Tea at 6.30. Addrosaes by ministers and friends. Slok lng by the Children. Tickets, 1b 6d. Meetings. "]\TO. 3 COMPANY, A.R.V.—Attention 1 .131 I hereby convene a Special Meeting of tho Members of No. 3 Company. A. 1."., for TO-MOKROW (Tuesdnj) KViCNIMD. ■ i.iiinst, at the UrlH-Bhed, at 8 o'olook Bh&rp. when every mom bur la expected to attend. Bumnoas of importance. ARTHUII MORROW. Major N.Z.V., Commanding Corps. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. The Annual Meeting of Members will ba hold In the Rooms of the Association on FRIDAY, March 17. Tea at 630 in tho Social-room. Business: To receive Annual Repoit, eleot Offlco-bearers.&o. A full attonaanco oarnoßtly rcquestafl. THOMAS BUDDLtt, Hon. Soo. MEEFING of PAINTERS will bo held at tho Nav&i Hotel. Pltt-Btroet, on WKI) K9D AH, IS Maroh, Kvery mom tier ll roquoatod to attend, CJOUTH BRITISH I'IRE AND JT^ MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NKW ZSAIiAND, Notioo is horoby given that the Ordinary Half yearly General Moeting of tho Shareholders of this Company will bo held at the comrany's Oftioe, Qicen-street. Auckland, on MONDAY, April 10,1832, at 2 o'clock in tho afternoon, td I receive the Report and Balance-sheet for the half-year ending 28th February last, and to appoint two Auditors in tho place of Jolfa listeur and T. L. White, Ksqa., who retire aooordlng to the Artlolea of ABBOolation, but who aro eligible and oifor thomeplvea for re election. The Transfer Books will be Closed from Maroh 27 to April 10.1852. By ordor of the Board. I GKO. JOHNSTON, General Manager. Auckland, Maroh 9,1882. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINK INSURANCE) COMPANY OF NKW gKALANa Notice is horobr givon that an Extraordinary General Meotlnfof the South British Fire and Marino Insurance Comnany of Now Zealand will he held at tht Oftlee of the aaid Company, In AUokland, on the tooth day of April next, at a o'olook in the afternoon for tho purposo Of considering and passing. If approved, the fol lowing Resolution, which la Intended to be pro posed at tho meeting', namely ;— That Subsection 4. of Artiolo 80 of the Articles of Association ot tho Company, be altorad by BtrlUlng out all the words after the word man ner In said uubaeotlon, and In lion thereof insert ing tbo words following, yisi.: — "And In or upon, or in the purchase of Real Estate, Btooks. Funds, Debentures, f hares, or Seourltiea, and upon such terms as they may think fit, and may from time to time vary the investments." - By order of the Board. GBO. JOHNSTON, General Manager. Auckland, 9th Maroh, 1882,



.reraon&i. EICHMOJND.— Have been absent from i town elnce Tuesday, and conld not possibly meet you. Come usual plnoo Wodnea day. at halt-pnatsgvon.—K.it. SUSaN McKEE is requested to leave .. her address at thla ofUoe.—3.K. ÜBEKT TOM LIN SON will hear of something to his advantago by calling At or communicating with Star Office. ■j . ■ ■ .1, '-— To bet rp o let. COMMODIOUS GENTLEMAN'S RttBI DUNCII' (new) of eight rooms, situated in Prlncoß-street, Albort Park. Situation excel lout; gas and water laid on; plungo and ihowor baths; convenient detached offices.-Apply to W. Beaumont. BtaH oflloe. fjjAO LET, or Lease, for a short term, a JL Now Nine-roomed Kongo, with overy convenience, situated in Cook-street.—Apply John 8. Leplne, Star Offloo. r |1O LIST for a Term, thvt Old cstablisl cd I Business known as "R. Duffy's Hay ami Corn Store nnd Grocery Shop," at tho top of Hobaon-Btrcet. "^ rpo LET, in Grace-street, Fonsonby, a J New Six-roomed House; water laid on, with every oonvenienco; about 200 yards from Ponaonby Road.—App'y next door, TO LET, new 3-roonied Verandah Cot tage ; good well lend tank Apply, T. Armstrong. Commercial-road. Weet Newton. rpo LET, Shop and Dwelling situate in JL Karangahape Road, near top of Howe street; rent, only 12s per week. Also, Stable and Cart-Bhed; rent, 3a per week.—Apply to O. F. Kvans, Kstate Agent, Queen-street. rflX) LET— Comfortable Cottage of 4 4 Rooms and Soullery; situate In Clarenoe street, Ponsonby; rent. Us per week.—D. F. Evans. Katate Agent. Qneen-street. rtM) LET, that handsome: and com- J modioua Residence now In occupation of Rot, Mr. Bdwards, situated in O'Connell-stteet, Ponsonby. Poaaeaaion 2nd April.—Vor cards to view and full particulars apply to D. Jf, Kvang, Estate Agent, Queen-Btreot. TO LET, in Regent-sareet, Seafield I View, a comfortable Residence. Rent, 16a per week.—F. G. Ewington, 81. Queen-atreet. TO LET, three Brick Shops, Lower Albortfltreet (next to Black BnU Hotelh- Apply to J. Craig, Commeroe-Btreet rilO LXX, in the best business part of J. Qaeen-street, a New hhop, having a frontage of 11 leet and a depth of SB feet, and 28 feet.—Apply to William Kattray, Draper and Clothier, 178,180, and 182. Qneen-atrect rpO LET, Offices in Queen-atreet, Up- I atalrs and Down-atairs.—Apply Mubaal Lire Asaooiation of Australasia, No. 81. Queen ■treet r|lO LET, a Bakers Shop aod Oven, in I WeUington-gtret, now In the oooupatlon of Mr J. Hamllton.-Apply to F. L. Prime, Kbtate Agent. 28. N.Z. liißuranoe Bnlldings. TO LET, a Brick Bakehouse and Oven (nearly now), In Rutland-street, off Wake flpld-streot; rent, £1 per week.—Apply to F. A, rilO LET, a Family Ifesidence oontainine X 10 rooms, with suitable outbuilding*, on tho New North Road; possession given imme diately.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Hutato Agent, 28. N.Z. Insurance Buildings. fliO LET, a six-roomed House in St. I George's Bay Road, Parnell.-Apply to R. Reals and Son, rpO LET, a Blew Seven-roomod Fouse in I Karangahapo Road, near tho corner of Qaoen-streot. - Apply to T. Beloher, Upper Qaoon-atrcot. HP ° L c t. To Let, the Throe-atory Building at present boinjr ereotod, adjoining Thoata-e Royal, Vio torlaßtreot, Very suitable for a wholesale or rn/inufaoturliiK business, B. TONKS fc CO. For Bale. Ij^OUND, Ladies' Black Bag with key 1_ attaohed.—Finder on desoribiDg oontenlß «an have same at Shakespeare & Co.'s, Queen etroet. VfiOK SaLE, the Freehold of Country J- Store, doing good and paying business. oatlßfaotory reasons for present croniiutor gelllng-Apply T. Harkls, Sigh-street, LitASUKE BuAT.-Fjr Halo (cheap), k^ ► UgSt^a?,d Nearly New Keol Pleasure Bo*t; well bnilt, about 18 feet long. Prioo, ' ?K,i aßlto> M°i! 119' &c" *«--Apply by letter, Hiiii, Star Onloe. OIANOS FUK SALE, very cneap, just X opened, In handsome oasce (Iron frames), extra bolted, and with all the latest Improve ments, Persona in want of a really good inßtru, -nusnt would save many pounds by seeing the abovo, which are now on view. Second-hand Piano, m. Pianofortes tunod from 53.-1 hos. 11. Wobb, Oak Cottage. Hobeon-atreet, nearly opposite Mr Minotti'H, J*aker. N.8.-Anmo on cutraiioe gate. D'IBSSMAKiNO BUSINESS for Sals"; oentral position; good connection. Tcrma moderate—Apply lmmediatoly by letter to E.M inie onlce, FOX SALE, Building Allotmenta, sitaa tod in SprlnK-Blroet, Ponsonby, biwt posi tion, at 28s per foot: Shelly Beach Head at42a 6d j Kmmett-fitreot, 80a: Uayfleld, Poneonby. l 3 M; Porsonby Road (Dour Maaon'e), 803; Mount Men (nuln road). H)3; Nomcn Road, 40s; Pon souby Terrace, splondid Allotment, tolly iitooked with fruit trees, flowon. and vegetablea, 40 x 100, for em and Qth«r deoirabFe lots on BP pli'j!N?n w D. IT. Hvana, KBtata Agent, Queen !sa£ .__ JJEST NEWCASTLE COALS HOUSEHOLU St BLACKSMITHS', By < QAZBLL.' NOW DISCnARCIIHO. Also, LOOAL COALS AND FIRBWOOD (Lowest lUtkb) QBLIVEKBD IN TOWN OR COUNTRY. W. & G. WINSTONE. rp H E HAY MAKK ET. ■- 105, QUKKN-STRBKT, AUOKLAND. ON SALE, ABBI7ED P«R COROMANOBL AND ROMAN KMPIRK.- White Clover, Red Clover, Aliyko Clover, Cow grass, Meadow Kesoue, Meadow Fortall. Created. Doeatail. Rape. Tretollnm Znoarnainm (Scarlet Clover). FROM AMERICA DIREOr- Timothy, Kentucky Bluegraaa (Poa Fratentls). Poverty Bay Ryegr&ss, Canterbury Kyegracs. Cocksfoot, Prairiegraas, Rattall. EARLY HKKD POTATOKQ, AB FOLIOWB :- Ashloat Kidney, Taylor'a Kidney, Canter bury Flukes, Patterton's Viotorio. LATKR VARIKriKS-Hobart, Button'B Mau num Bonum, Satton'd Flower Ball, eta Also, Oats, Barley. Garden and Flower Seed. Coanra, Fine and Rock Salt, Bran, Hlmrpa, Now Zea land Flax, Tow, J3ICOU and Hams. BONKDU9T and BONKFLOUR of all grades, IBLAND AND PERUVIAN GUANO, &0,, &a UESKETH & AITKEN. l'\yr continuation, see ffirst Pagel. Tenders. iriitiTf^ DXJBLIC WORKS, NEW ZEALAND. WAIAU BRIUQB CONTRACT. Wrltton Tender* will be received at thla OPlce until Noon of WEDNESDAY, tho 22nd March, 1882. for tho abovo contract. Thoy are to bo marksd on the outside, "Tender for Waiau Bridge Contraot," and addressed to tho Hon. the Minister for Public "Workn, Dnnedin. Telegraphlo tenders similarly addressed and miirkod will bo rooeivod if presented at any telograph oillco by Noon of the same dato, pro vided that written tenders are lodged at any Dlstrlot or Resident Engineers Oflloe by tho lame hour. Drawings, Bpo'eifloatlona, nnC general conditions may bo soen at Ibis offloe, and at the Pnbllo Works Offices, at Auckland, Wellington and Chrlstohuroh. Tho lowcgt or any tender cot necessarily accepted, By command, W. N. BLAIR, Knglnoer-ic-Charge, M.I. Publlo Works fiffloo, Dunedio, Oth March, 1882, mo BUILDERS. Tenders will bo recolved until noon of MON DAY next, ths 20th instant, for the Erection ol Two Shops and Dwellings, in Victoria-street Wont. Plans at my office, 83, Queen-street. WKNRY G. WADE, Architect. m~O B U I LDEII S. Tenders will be reo ived until noon of SATURDAY next, the 18th Insi, for tho Hroo tlon of a Four Roomed Cottage, in Regeit otreot, Kybor Pasa Koad. Mans at my office, 83, Oueen-street. HENBY G. WADE, Architect. mo "cabinetmakers asxD v?y L HOLSTKRERa Tenders will be received until noon of Satur day, March 18th. for Seats and Upholstery re quired at the NKW OPERA-HOUSE. HOWARD BARTLEY. Architect. rp 6 B U I L D KR 8. .Tenders will be reoeived until noon of Uio 21at instant, for the Erection of a VUla Residence In Ponaonby. It. EEALB ft BOY, Arohlteotß. rp o pain t c rs. Tenders will bo reoeived" tIU SATURDAY the 18th instant, for Painting and Papering Two Houaeu at top of Franklin Road. PlanS bb spoolfloaUonsonthejob. * * — ! _ TO CARPENTERS.—Ienders will be received for Erecting Two Rooms at baokof Houie;-Apply Henry Watts, Nelson street. For continuation, see First Page,



Public Notices. rp A X A P U N A LAKE, New Timk tahle. On and after MONDAY, the 13th Aliwuh, the Coach will ran as fallows :— From Devonport: From Taknpunn : 7.29 am 8 15 a m 9.30 a m K1.1.') a m 11.30 am 12 16 p m 2.30 p m Il.ifi p m i.W p in S.l& p m SUNDAYS: Ham 11.15 a m 2.30 pm 3.15 pm 4.30 p m 5,15 p in Fare oaoh war—Onk snitLiwa. OI^IVKR MAYS, Proprietor. pUBLIC MOTIOH TO MV NUMHROUS CUSTOMERS AND FRIKNDB. On and after 10th March, my Establishment will bo CLOSED at 8 o'clock p.m.; Saturdays, 9 pm, J. WILLIAMS, _ TAILOR. fcO., VIOTOBIA-BTRKKT WEST. J^ISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. The Paitnerahip he»etoforo existing between P-.W. BINNKY and KDWIN BINNEY. fiXK nß.,? nder the Bty'e °r flrm of G. W. «n? ii V&C -hM thiß d»y boen dissolved, sw•", dno to or owing by the lata Jinn will be paid or received by G. W. Blnney. G. W. BINNBY, _Auokland, February27.lßß2. Queonßtraet' J>AKTNiSKSHIP NOTICE. The Partnership botwoon G. W. BINNBY and KDWARD BINNKY, trading as " G W. Blnney & C 0.," has NOT been dlesolvoo", tho Consent of tho underslßnod not having been obtained. KDWIN BINNKY, Jgji-JSOM HOUSE SEMINARY. Kaster Term commences April 17. Mies Donovan will open a Danelnu Class In ____s__& _V ° i c a. DnbliaKh* 8 my.f"»t<"iiers and the general I baa?£ ™«fVOX UbS r? I BnpportaccorSod me Aackland, 9th March. 1882. CHAS" MAJOR> TN reference to the above, I bog respect aieacJoVd O O d OOMIt. t? O'iS ti- Iluanoaof «"» »*««» ---_«««« to bualnew Keri Bt n a coXaanco ri of iS llKi. 1.1 *11 ''180.I 80. to thank th o»e who have f?n«« *V 7 %«PDOrted me In the paat,-at SO «aean-Btreet(-and Jiope that, with the ff Ofeased accommodation, I shall ho in a bettor POBltion to t aim all ordoi entrusted me. I G. R. McNAB. IMERKJUT Caution all Persons Indebted ,_._,„ t0 MoKennaa & Co. up to 31st January, 1882. not to pay any Moneys to F. McKehna. or anyone employed by him, without my Written Authority* nth Maroh, 1882. J.VO. HORNE. Jjl-QUOlt TEA COMPANY, LONDON. The undersigned has just received, per Roman Kmpirb, a Largo Consignment of | the above Company's IJIEA AND yOLUMES. THK THA pouaoaaon great pungenoy and power, and Is full flavoured. THK BOOKS are Handsomely Bound and by Poror.Aß Authors. 2S 3D PkbLb 3S W. S. COLLINS, PAENKLI,, AUCKLANP, 8010 Agont for New Zealand. Orders by post promptly attended to, and Goods delivered to all parts of Town or Suburbs. Terms Strictly Cash. jE?~\ i\ TO ttO.ooo LENT on Buildlßa ■i^i!.S-" f.udfitj yrinolplea, or on other twau a salt borrowsn. MortgnKeß and Ikkuu no«o- Uatoo. Ben List of Properties for sale on fourth lajte. Six per oent, aUownd on munay deposited or Investment, —C. Whxiambon, i^jeO, Sstate and Ulnanolal Acont. Vnloan Lftna. |IXiABS WOKKS, Freeman's Bay.— J Glosa frogerviog-jara. Jam Jan, JoHy Conn, Tumblers, all hisjm, Coufeotlonor's Jars 9 per Ib, 6 Lamp Chimneys Is, Ship's Lamps, (JhB«"o and Gordon Shades. Hleheat price gl veil for broken glass. ma® NEW isCILLUNQ SOCIETY, INJUBTRIAX, AKiTpROYJDKNT PERMA KBNT BUUiDING, LAND AND INVEST MKNT SOOIBTY df AUCKLAND. ooBNEn or QUBKN-9TRKKT aad VULCAN LANK. All classes are Invited to take up tovoetinfi haras, paymente weekly, interest romunera tlve. LOANS gnntea 03 soourlty of Freehold or jeosebold Property for the pnrpose of jiuyino, ButtMNQ, &0., In sums of £20 to £5000, repay a'ulo—for every filOO advanoed—at the following bwUo, by weekly, monthly, or quarterly instal menta;— _________*____ Repayments Per Repuyiuenta Per extending; over Week, extending over Week, b. d. 5 yean .. is 10 7 yean .. 8 8 I years .. 12 6 8 yean .. 7 t 6 years - 10 61| 10 years - 8 8 BPJcciAii rAoiL^riKs are Riven to Bor rowers for paying off part principal money and reducing weekly payment, or the whole imin may be paid oil at any time—tho Booloty grant- Ins ÜBKBAL DISCOUNT. OSORGK iTRASRit. Manaser. AUBTRIAN BKNT WOOD Cane Chain, Aostrlan lii o^i^tiSS:Bontwoodottnß Couohosand 123. Queen-stroet. yj^g^ Austrian Bentwood Cane Rooking Chairs. ALNOT DRAWING ■ ~ .-....«.. ROOM SUITKB in iu^lS^n Rte^t' 81Uc« Tapestry, Rop. and Cro -123, Queen-street. tonne W alnut Tables, What nota and Canterbnrya. MAHOGANY, CEDAR Klinii, and Kauri Din lis^iSße^steart' 'ne-room Soltoa In Leather 133,«ueen-street. Halrcloth< wd Americaß Cloth. ' HON HaTNTeiter Bed steads, l\xm French Bed -123, Queon-street. steadß( Iron Foldln^ Bedsteads. Iron Cots. PATENT Spring Roller Blin.lrt and Venetian 123, Queon-atreot. Blinds, Gilt Cornloes and Fronch-roilßhcd Oornlcc Poles pARPETS, Hoartiy-ugs, T. &H. COOKR, \J Linoleum, Flooroloth, 123, Queen-street. Matting, Door Mats, Bath Mats, in Croat varioty. T^iBUKAiTDTsCOUNX to t *r it pi imrw ■*-* Gash Purchasers. AU m. QnaßnitoSt. 1 X, oodß free in town. la, yueon-sireot C(lta i o({Uen poatfreo on appll- cation. EDHOOM KUUNITURK In Choice Mottled Kauri, 123, Quoen-dtreet. WardrobosJßedßtoads,Wash stands and Toilet Tables. TCpOS THE BKST AWD OniCAPKHT AN© TpROVJSIONS, Tl? REW'S, VIOTORIA-BTRBBT. FREDK. WHITEHEAD'S RETAIL TEA ADVERTIBKMBNT." ITINKST CHINA TEA SWINGS, 1/4 nor lb, Soiected from the London market, and re markably oheap. Gives a strong, thick, and pungent liquor, CHOICEST PURE FIRST CROP BROKEN PANYONG CONGOU. This Tea for value In the onp is worth pence por pound more money. Price, 1/6 per lb. The like rarely oomes I n to Hi in market. A SPLRNDID DARJRKLING FLAVOURED MIXTURE; guaranteed a blend of Pure India and China Teas. Price, 1/3 per lb. "TEA KXT R AOR D I NAR rr, Tho ready sale this Tea commands proves it worthy the name. Prloe, 2/per lb, "FAMILY MIXTURE." A blend of extra highly onred flr»t crop India and China Teas; will oarry well, and im prove with lengthened brewing in the pot, and prove iteetf an eoonomio Ugh-otass Family Toa. Prioe. "VERY RICH DEEP BKOWN TEA." A oomblnstlon of some of the purest, the strongest, and the richest flavoured Teas Btronaeßhw Give It a trial. Price, U per In. SOBOXKB"FOCK OAN PEKOE TEA." About the Finest Importation of the Season. Prioe, 28/ per box. Frbdk. Whitkhead, wholk ale and retail tea dealer, Victoria-si bbkt, auohxaito.



Public Notices. gT"" sr.Jjk a"# JKSTATtf /AND BUSINESS GAZBTXK AND LAND JtUYER'S GUIDE. BICBT AND CIIKAPKST ADVERTIBINQ MICUIUM YOU PROPKItTIKS FOR J-EAHIC OR HAMC OUR KNGLIBH AUE NT 8 PLACE COPIKS ON COAKD KVJIRV TAB SKNOUtt VKSSKfc LEAVING) BOMB FOR AUCKLAND. It in stint to KVKRY UOTKI, ot anyrepita in tiio Colony, and is placed on Board KVKRIf STJcamjck trading to or from New Zealand ports, bogidon having an exuinulvo olroalatloa tlirouKluint New Zealand, the Australian Coloiiioft, and all parts of tiia world. CONTKNTB FOR MARCH: Full particulars ot it largo number of City, Suburban, and Conntry l'roportlos for '3alo and Ltwsoinall parts o£ tho colony. Art Jeaand extraction following subjects:—Auckland the Future Sanatorium of the Southern Heiinlß phore—Area aid Jtooonrcon of tho I'rovioolal Distrloc-Privato Wealth — Avorage Hate of Wagos -Cultivation of etab-troploal Plants— Scenery—Tho Timber Trade—Average Prloo of Provlslons-Fsrm and Qarden Operations for Juaruh and April—Farm and Garden Notes— What Good Wool Is—Points of a Dairy Cow- Cream from Different Cows—Common Senas on tho Farm-Condensed Uortloaltaral Win dom. By sending: your name and address on baok Ot Post Card to Me. niGESON, Auckland, yon will recolvo by return mall SPECIMEN NUMBKK POST KRKK. HOW to get a Wife-Make your lady frioi.d a present of a Singer's Sowing Machlno.—D. 9. Chambers, 70, Qneea-street. "JT iCENBING ACT, 1881.' MOUNT WELLINGTON DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that Gkoroe Kdwabd Ireland, bolng a Candidate for ttlootlon as one pt the Licensing Committee, for tho above Dis trict, has tnis da* duly signed, and delivered to mfd ai Pftr' ! BtMlnß that h8 »"*« from tho Dated this 10th day of March, 1882 CHARLK3 DURBRIDQB, P.etnrnlng Offleer. Lost and Pound. lUST, between Hulmes the butcher J and Fort-street, on Saturday night, part Of a Greenstone Kqrrlng,—6s reward, lOST, on Saturday night, in Ponsonby J or Newton, a Bilves Looket, engrave* both sides, small place of chain attached.— Finder will be rewarded by returning sane to R. Kagletoa, Hairdresser. Newton. LOST, between Kercsford^streett Chap&i Ph . and Ponsonby Road, a Silver Looket and Chain,-Findor will be rewarded on leaving them at thin offlco. LOs'Jf, on Saturday afternoon, between r i , 2a2 ft?P- ln"ft Small Cigarette Case; con taining 63 in gold. The Under will be hand- Bomojyro warded on leaving It at this offloe. T OST, on Saturday nightTaTP.O. g ay . 8 2BM r3^°°">tnr.. TiIODND, an Overcoat, owner can have it JJ at Davia's. Grocer, Karangthupe Road. about 3 weeks ago, flatbot tomed punt, painted white. — Owner apply to Mr Robinson, Takqpnna Beaoh. 'Ij'OUJRD, Leyond Utahuhu, a Water faUe/gSfo^Sdfnf*"^ J" RoM!'BOn1'' Amusements. /\UCKLANB CUOKAL SOCUTV'. TUESDAY, 14th INSTANT. Haydn's IMPKRIAT, MABfc Mendelssohn's ATHALIB. FiNAii Phactick Tp-NionT, at 7;SO for Band; 7.46 for Vocalists. rriHK Newmarket Quarterly Uoncert and ■X Ball, oouancted by Mr Khodss, -wUI take P.SHS 'I** 10 Newmarket Ball.on WKUNKSDAY KVKNING. MarohlS, at 8 o'olook. Admission. Auctlonß. ~ W. S. COCHKANE.] UAMKS DAGBB WEDNESDAY, MMIQE 15, ISLAND CURIOS I isiard co&ioai mm sabscrlbera will asdl »t their rooms. ~ afilo^took! 186'* °n WMBMaa'r' M'h lo«'w>^ ''' A Small Collection of IBIiANI> OURIOB. Clubs, Bhells, Mats, Canoo, fto. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SOW, . . Auctioneers, . :i !¥ W. S. COCHKAHB.] [JAS, DAOBB. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15. CLOTHING, GON. rpHB subscribers will sell at their H.»m». Ti, BI? rll; Btreet, on Wednesday, 15th inßtant. BtIIOOIOOK, ; By order of the Agent lor the Public Trnsseo. in the Uattte ot T. GUI, TRUNKS AND CLOTHING PORTMANTKAU AND CLOTHING DOUBLK-BARHKLLED GUN SAMCKL COCHRANE & SOW; Auctioneers, W. S, OOOHEANBj. Ij as , DAOEB MOWDAY, MARCH 80. LARGE ALLOTMENT, SALE-STREKT. THE Subscribers will Bell, at their Rooms, Fort-utroot, on Monday, 20th instant, atlß BY ORDKE OF THE MORTGAGER, AbLOTMBNT 11. Bale street. Cltr of Auck land, having a frontage of IS feet to Bate- Btroet, by a depth or IST feet ThU allotment is i woil-slttuted (near the junc tion of Union and Saie-streots), and boiua to close proximity to Freeman's Boy and but rounding manufactories (imployinn man* han(U), can lio recommended as a lafo and profltablo investmont to buyers of freehold SAMUEL COCHRANE ft BOM, Auctinnnnre. FRIDAY, MARCH 17j ■ Noow. '^~~~. 'B HB subscriber basreceived Instructions .-:■' .8 to boU by auction, at the Railway Station. Auckland. BRASS TURNING, JftlOlhg OLD BRAB3 AND UOPPBR, 7201D9 TAKK KNDB, iWlbs S About 2 tons of eorap and Wrought Iron 17,867 BK^SftfttfiW Quantity POHUTUKAWA Quantity PURIRI A, LOGS MANUKU ™ Several Pioces IKON BARK &o.i So., &o. G< S I B B I N Auctioneer, TuURSDAY, MARCH 23 AT NOON. ' KORTHCOTE, Etc. w^«*« TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. T^»birt?onCMaSfe- (Belonging to Mr H. Beedeli) s- NX W NOIiTU ROAD-Tiiree large and we* Bltuatod Allotments at the ooroer of New North Road and VloU«titre^ W» 4«J together with the Buildings erected thereon lately used as a Bretreir, now partly d»- Btroyed liy flro. All the xtone foundation/! are uninjured, and a portion of the Brlok work. There is a roomy, weil-balJtatabto and large Shed Accommodation, in good order, well pared, two wells, &c. The ait* is a good cue tor private residences or place* ot business, commanding a varied and pleasant view; In a good position (or a Factory of any kind; the whole of tho uifi'stvo fsundacions can bo utilised, COTBLB, BASQUE ROAD-Three large Allot. . ments. betog Nog. 78,70, and 80, each iSxim feet, situated at the corner of Basque Road S and Bxmot-.th-ttreet, together wl3 tho new and weU-built large llalt-hoiwe erected thereon, in flrst-olass working orden furnished with every necessary convealenoe NOBTHCOTB-That beautl/ullr eltnated Pad dock, being part of the Hotel Estate urn being Buryeied and laid out la VilUaitoa amoatdelightfaUpotforresldenoe; asptenl did view, water frontage, cloeo to iSto WDmTu Further particalara can be obtained at tha office ot the Auctioneer, Arthur's Mart, Qnenh ■treeb R. ARTHUR, > • Salesman and Auctioneer, . >. (Oontinued on Fourth ff(V9), M