TRAGEDIES AT NOUMEA.

By the arrival of the F.M.S. City of. Mel bourne, Captain D. Colder, from Noumea, we learn of two fearful tiagedies which occurred at that port shortly before the vessel left tor Sydney, The first was a case of

Jealousy, Suicide, and Murder.

It appears that a Mods, and Madame Odey, who arrived in Nonmea some tew montb.3 since from France in the steamer Le Precursenr.had settled in the place, Madame taking an hotel or wineshop in Noumea, and her hiuband, who is said to have been in the detectivo force, went into the country to work. Kumours evidently reached his ears which induced him to become jealous of the attractions of his wife, and he re turned in haste to town, and after having somo altercation with her, he deliberately drew a revolver from his belt, and, having snot her dead, he put the muzzle to his own heart, and blew his brains ou . Til hor rible occurrence caused a PW£° n. n» BC"£e tion in Noumea, especially as bo h were weU known and generally «tt &•£ f second tragedy was one >n winch.there Wer° Three Convicts Shot, It appears that that the butcher's boat left Noumea for the convict prison at lie JSn, aid having arrived there, and the beef be ing landed, the men in charge went up to the store to see the meat weighed, leaving three of four kanakas in tho boat. Sud denly seven convicts imbed down into the boat and threw the kanakas overboard, and were making off in the boat when, an alarm being raised, the gendarmes rushed down and fired a volley from their rifles into the boat, killing two of tho convicts and dangerously wounding another. Tin other men then capitulated, and wore re_ moved back to prison.

CRIMINAL CALENDAR.

Tn« orlminol calendar that Is to be presented aUha opening of tho Circuit Court on Monday week comprises tho following casei:-Mlchae Ryan, indecent assault; To Bopiha, horse stealinz: Grove VowWs, cattlo stealing (six oases); Frederick Vouch, larceny (four cases); Charles Alexander Martin, receiving stolon property: James MoConley,larceny: Mik&ate to Papa, maDslaughter; Thomas Sirrs, alias Simpson alias B.l*Btook. forging and uttering: Joseph Merrlofe, arson; Geo. Bennett, larceny;; WmrMoLean.rapo; Haohael Volan.blgamy; VVI Hare. horse-stealing(2ousei); same, maliciously woundinK a borss; hillzabeth Uarrah, bigamy ; James Bloomflold. burglary (2 oases|; Margaret Phillips, alias Watt, laroeny. This makes a list of 27 offencea profcrred againßt 10 poisons, mo number of onsaa, however, seems likely to bo brought up to SO before the end of the monthi

THEATRE ROYAL.

Mr Hokson gave, in the Theatre Koyal yesterday eveniDg, before a large and dis criminating audience, the fourth and last of his very clever and entertaining perfor mances. Although his visit to Auckland has been bat a flying one, and the numbei of his appearances in public but few, yet ho has managed by the exerciso of his undoubted talents to instal himself so highly in the popular favour,' that should he return again soon he could make certain of a cordial reception. He is (with the single exception of Creswick) the ablest exponent of elocutionary art that has been in our midst since the depar ture of Walter Montgomery, and ho is a capital mimic, while super-added to these qualifications he can lay claim to musical ability of no mean order. His recilals, whether of dramatic blank verse, metrical poetry, both gravo and gay, or sober prose, are highly ettsctivo in the full sense of the term. Everything he gives displays studied care, and is also free from Ilia affecta tion and laboured style to which amateur clocutiunists are so prone. Mr Kobson's first contribution last night was the dial 'quo between Wolssy and Cromwell from ''Henry VIIL," in giving which he maintained throughout and with ease a distinction of tone in the speeches of the two personages. The recital ot the "incantation scene," from "Mac beth " was a more trying elfort of the same kind, inasmuch as seven different voices had to be simulated, but the result was quite as Hiiccesstul in as in the former case. Clarence's Dream, from " jßichard III.," was recited with great naturalness of manner, and with correct and easy changes of modulation of voice; while iSdgar Allan Poe's beautiful poem, "The Bolls," was delivered with a power of feeling and a capacity for making his utterance itself snggfstive of meaning that could not fa.il to invest the lines with fresh and striking beauty. "Curfew must not Toll To-night" was given with much pathos. The humorous pieces were "Fanny Squeer's Courtship" (from "Nicholas Nickleby"), "Tie Bashful Man," and "A Conlcssion of Murder," and the loud laughter of the audience proclaimed satisfactorily the skill of the performer. Mr Kobson also sang " The Carnival of Venice," as written - for Oarlotta Pftti, interpreting its intricate variations with the utmost facility, and as cending as high in the vocal scale as X flat in alt., which was taken quite as a matter of course. This imitation of the sing ing of a prima donna is remarkable, but still it is not quite close enough to deceive a practised car. The timbre is alone sufficient to arouse sus picion and interfere with the illusion. ■ A nocturne by Hunter was likewise executed upon the flute, and a passage from Rossini's "Semiramide" played upon the clarionet. M. Lorenz's pianoforte selectioas were highly appreciated, and two encores were in consequence exacted from him. He gave a charming fantasia upon Scotch and Irish airs, and also "Home, Sweet Home," with varia tions. In the course of the evening Mr Kobson expressed his obligations to the press and public of New Zealand for the uniform kindness) he had experienced at their hands.

ENQUIRY INTO STRANDING Of SCHOONER GRIFFIN.

(Before J. B. Micdonald. Ksq.. R.M.. and Oapt. prater, Nautical Assessor).

William Bishop, master of the schooner I Griffin, was called upon to answer to a charge of damaging the said schooner, on tho 21st February, on the Kangitoto Reef. In con ■eauance of inattention of those in charge. Mr Hudson Williamson (Crown Solicitor) ap peared for Mr Hill (Collector of Customs), and stated particular^. Tho defendant and others started with sHfergo of coal on the 21st int., from the port oJrKusaeU for Auckland, and dar ing a part ot the voyage the vessel was left in charge of an able seaman named Smith, whose sight was defeotive. and thns it was oonjaotnred the damage was done, Smith not being able to distinguish oetween the lights. A preliminary enquiry had beeo nude by Mr will, and thedepoßitlons forwarded to Welling ton, and It was desirable that the case should be heard before thia Court. The damage was very trifllnii, and tho witnesses were the persons who were in charge. There was no desie to punish defendant U the present case beyond censuring hia want of care, and makjuig him par costs. Mr Samuel Hesketh appeared to watch the oase for Cipta'n Bishop. Thomas HUI. Collector of Customs, deposed that he had held a preliminary enquiry into the stranding ot the schooner tJriUln. Ha reported the roanlt to the Minister of the Marine Department, and had recolved instructions to have the case heard before the Resident Magistrate's Court of Auck land. William Bishop, master and owner of 'the sohooner, deposed that lie built the vessel; held no certificate: sohooner registered in Auck land ; remombered leaving Ruaseil on the 20th Kebinary. with a crew of three and himself; had a fair passage, light weather; waasailing with the wind, 8.8.W., free enough to lay along the coast: he went balpw at 9 p.m.; it was a fine nlftht could see both shores; felt the vessel strike in' a quarter of ?n hour after; left the mate at the Wheel; he generally attended both watches; one man-was sufficient for small'ves sols • did not want any steering on the wind; all the sails were nee: gave directions to the mate how to sail; told him to keep the jl ß ht bright, ttnd he would be up agaiu shortly; tho light showed white, red, and green. Thei ves sel was Sailing at three knots or there' ibontß. Smith must have moved throe or four nolnta Before the wind. Bhestrnok. Did not Stak she had struck the reef She mwoud forward. Thought sha had hit something, ac ran ftkedge out and put down thesis, bat did not get he* off until next day. Bill of damii?a produced-8313S 6d. Had not pumped tho vessel Since. Believed she was well built. Smith was "very good man; he knew the coast well, and had often been through the BftnßlJ oto l ohy mJy: Was not aware that Smith was defective in his vision. The schooner was not insured, tie could not be on deck the whole of the time. To the Court: Was not below more than a ouarter of an hour. Did not take particular notioe of tho distance from the reef. Conld see it Quite plain. He know pßrfeotiy well by the light where ho was. Never more than one man •on deck in nne weather; was standing by the table wnerrsne struok, in the aot of putting on Ms Mat, Ihe seaman. Smith, did not appear; Mr William son said he-believed Smith had left tho port last night by another vessel.although Sergeant Mar tin had served him with a summons: he mUBt therefore leave the oase at this point.—Captain Bishop deposed further, that on reaching Auck land, he discharged Smith, and did not trouble further. Smith complained to the collector that he oonld sot distinguish clearly between a green and white light. Mr Williamson, in addressing the Coiirr.oxprneaed his opinion that the oaptaln was not sufficiently oareful, and deserved the censure ot tho Court; there could be no • suspension, as the captain was not oertifloated. The Conrt having considered the ■ oase. found as follows : — Ihat, considering the position of the' sohooner. the master ought not to have left the deck in charge Of one man only.as by so doing he not only endangered tho safety of his own vessel, but put lives and property In other vessels in ri9k oi Williamson asked for costs, but the Court considered it was not a case in whlcn costs oould toe allowed.

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OTJK OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

HELENSVILLE, this day.

Harry Hnll, railway porter, received in timatiq'n to-day from Melbourne that he has been awarded the Victorian Humane Society's certificate for his meritorious act in rescuing the wife of Constable Kanghton from drowning on tho 9th September last, 'lhis is the first awaid of the Victorian Humane Society for gallantry in New Zea land, and is due to the representations of Mr E. Uadrill, who has exerted himself towards obtaining a branch of this society in Auckland.

KUSSKLL, this day,

The Wellington returned at 4 a.m. from Wiingaroa withnatives to attend the N ative Parliament now being held in Waitangi Hall. After landing them she sailed for Mnngonui. Two Kusse'l publicans were summoned by Constable McGovern for supplying liquor to the natives. J, Flood pleaded guilty, H, Stevenson pleaded not guilty, and the case was dismissed. Mr Flood was lined 10?, with 7s costs, the Magistrate stating that he could only administer the law, though he had represented to the Government the unsaitableness in this part of the Act referring to the sup plying of natives, This case was brought by the police more as a test case, and to have tho matter put right. The Government certainly ought to movo in the matter, and at least have the act kept in abeyance till the meet ing ot Parliament, when it conld .be fully discussed.

(PKU PKKS3 ASSOCIATION.)

NAPIER, this day,

MURTAGH ARRESTED.

P. H. Murtagh- known in racing circles —was arrested yesterday while going on the bteamer for Auckland, on a charge of larceny as a bailee. Muitagh had given a bill of sale over his racehorses, and had sold some by auction, retaining the money. SUNDAY STEAMERS. A strong protest i 3 being made against tho traffic caused by Union boats calling on Sundays. DUfIEDIN, this day, At the Supreme Court, Lawrence, the Grand Jury threw out the bill against J. Sniiih, for stabbing. Patrick Butler, for alleged assault ova little girl, was ac quitted. 1.0. G.T. GRAND LODGE' The 1.0. G.T. Grand Lodgo re-elected Mr B>yd G.M., Mr Raid secretary, and Mr Alexander treasurer, and appointed Mr Williams, of Wellington, Deputy Grand Master. __^________

SUMMARY OF NEWS BY THE JOHN ELDER.

[reuter's telegrams.]

Tiik following is a summary of nows by tho s.s. John Elder, telegraphed from Adelaide by Router's Agency :—

London, February 3.

M. Bontoux, the Prcsidont, and Mr Fehloor, manager of tho Union Generate, have been arrested in Paris. Thtiir request for bail was refused. Proceedings havo been takon agaiiißt several direotors of the Union. The prosecution will probably be instituted undor tho law for bidding the officials of any public company from causing fluctuations in stock for gambling pur £3oß. Defalcations to tho enormous amount of 70,000,000 roubles havo been discovered at tho Taganrog custom-house. It is announced that a French war frigate has been sent to the coast of Guatemala to demand satisfaction for an assault on tho secretary of the Legation. An indemnity of 10,000 francs in required, as well as the punishment of tho offeudore. A crowded meeting was held la New York on Wednesday to sympathiso with tho persecuted Jows in Russia. The assemblage was in response to an appeal hoaded by General Grant, to whioh many prominent politicians and leading citizens had subscribed. Among tho ro solutionß was ono calling upon tho United States Government to uso such influence as long standing friendship may justify with Russia to stay tho spirit of persecution, and by wise and equitable administration to securo the Jews in Russia from tlio recurrence of such outrages. The- Common Council of London yesterday voted £500 to the fund for tho relief of tho Jows in Russia.

At a Conservative banquet at Manchester yes terday Lord Lytton, referring to Irish affairs, said that ono system of land tenure in favour ot which nothing could be sa d was that of divided ownership, which hod caused discontent where over it had existed. Tho Irish Land Act, ho added, could not be regarded as a pormanont settlement of the Irish land question.

SCINTILLATIONS.

"Be brief, for * Is with words as with sunbeams; the more they are condensed tho deeper they burn."— Southey.

Pearce, the i culler, left for England by the Potosi.

The Ohimborazo btiigs £45,000 worth ot silver coinage. American tobacco crop a failure. Aus tralian leaf looking up. The Victorian revenue has gained £7,000 by checking probate duties. Thoie are 9826 natives of New South Wales resident in Victoria.

The Good Templars won the Licensing Committee election at Arch Hill yester day. The T^uranga Regatta has been fixed for Frii': \ week. Poiioonby boat-owners complain of the theft of anchors, oars, rowlocks, &c., from their boat*. Tho nuisance is becoming intolerable. The Uon Francis Orroond has given £500 to the V.M.C.A. of Melbourne.

Company forming in Queensland to run a direct line of steamers to London. The Wesleyans will hate an annual en campment at Brighton Beach, Melbourne. The Maiquis of Normanby haa gone to Queensland to visit his bod, Lord Henry Phipps. hey Mr Hartmana, Church of England minister, drowned in the Mitchell River, Queensland. The silver brooch and earrings, run for at th.o sports in the Domain on Friday last, was presented by Mrs Taylor, of Drake-street:. One of the young ladies of Madgee bos been fined is for raffling a cruet..3tand. America produces 228,000,0001bs of wool per annum, and imports 128,000,0001b5. Rev. Mr Green believes the Alpine Club will visit NeV Zealand next year. MiBS Mary Carey, daughter o£ Captain Carey, cied in Melbourne of rheumatic Monster public meetings are being held in New South Wales in sympathy with Messrs Haynes and Archibald, of the Sydney " Bulletin," who are incarcerated iv Darlinghurst gaol through the inability to pay the plaintiffs costs in the Clontarf libel action. M'Pherson, whoso arm was torn off by one of the lions of Wilson's circus, is suing Mr Wilson for £1000 damages. Messrs Grimes and Smith's tender, £690, has been accepted for drainage works on the Waitoa property of the Auckland Agricul tural Association. There is great dissatisfaction in Christ church over the Great Autumn Handicap, and a meeting of the Jockey Club has been called to consider the matter. Queen Victoria suffers much from mild weather, warmth always being particularly distressing to her. Her Majesty delights in cold. Mrs Ada Ward, now playing in Sydney, is supported by Mr Charles Burford, who is complimented upon the manner in which he sustains the business entrusted to him. The steamer Diana arrived in the London Docks from Labrador recently, having in her refrigerating room 6,000 salmon ii per fect couditiou.

One of Mr Stead's recent importations, Fairyland, has foaled a colt to cjee-saw, sire of the English Derby favourite, Bruce. Fair.! land is the only daughter of Orlando ever imported to the colooies, and is out of El Dorado, by Harkaway out o£ Epaulette, by The Colonel. * Tver o was a 1 irge gathering of non -theai re atfenders including leading-lights of' the Wesleyan Church to hear Mr Rob'on's last night Query—What is the difference between Shakespeare acted and Shakespwre recited? , . • ' 1 The Thames people have urged Mr Kolleston tocontinue'the purchase of the goldfields lands. ; . ' . Mr Denton is still lectunpg in Christ church Oddfellows' Hall. His audiences have not been so numerous as was ex- PCThe police force at Christchurch is to be strengthened by the addition of a sergeant, thirteen con tables, and two detectives, The ship Mtttaura's freezing chamber was opened at Lyttelton yesterday, •and every thing found in splendid order. A luncluon was given on board the vessel of provisions brouiht oat in the chamber, including aroufe, partridges, and Labrador salmon. 8 A person named Jone-.of weak intellec , went to Clark's Hotel; at Richmond Mel bourne, the other evenmg, and s:ruck tbo landlord over the head with a stick. Clark drew a revolver to frighten the man when it went off, shooting Jones through the calt of the leg.

SIR HENRY PARKES'S MIS SION.

Direct Steam Communication

with Canada,

(By Cable fromthb "Sydney News" irPEciAL Commissioner.)

New York, March 7. Sir Henry Parkes and party have just returned from their visit to Canada. The Premier's negotiations with the Canadian Government have proved successful beyond

all anticipation

On his arrival at Ottawa, the Dominion capital, Sir Henry rarkes waited on Sir Jobn Alexander M'Donold, the Premier, and other members of the Cabinet, and laid before them his proposals in reference to the duty on Australian and New Zealand wools. He was received very courteously, &nd treated with every consideration by the Ministers. Sir Henry made an excellent speech, reviewing the present position and history of the Australian colome ,and point ing out ths vast field there was open for commerce between Canada and the Aus tralias. He also impressed upon the Minis ters that, as the Uoited States Government had distinctly refused to entertain his sug gestions for a modification of the wool duties and the extension of trade, the opportunity for Canada to im prove her commercial relations with the Australian colonies and New Zealand was all the groater. He urged that the free ad mission of Australian Hue wools into the Dominion could not by any possibility pre judicially affect the wool-growers of Canada. Sir Henry also suggested tho importance of establishing direct steam communication between the Dominion and Australia, in order to lay the foundation of future commerce between those portions of Her Majesty's dominions. Sir Henry Parkes informs your commis sioner officially that the Canadian Govern ment has decided, after considering his suggestions, to adopt them entirely, as far as in their power. The Government will, as soon as practicable, lay before tho Dominion Legislature a proposal for the entiro remission of the duties on Australian wools.

Sir Henry Parkes also states officially that, with the object of opening up com mercial intercourse between the Dominion and the Australian colonies and New Zea land, direct steam communication from Montreal to the colonies will be commenced in a very short time.

New York, March 11,

Since hi* return to New York, the Premier has been busily engaged in visiting various places of interest and some of the larger manufacturing establishments. He has been received with the utmost courtesy by all with whom he has come in contact, lie has also obtained a groat deal of valuable information in respect to the system of tramways adopted in the cities and suburbs, the conduct of municipal affairs, the methods of transacting public business, and tho diameter of the political institutions.

Sir Henry Parkes has had several public opportunities of speaking of the resources of Australia, and of representing the mutual advantage of establishing commer cial relations between the United Statos and the colonies of Australasia.

The Premier and Miss Parkas arc in ex oellent health. The party fail, for Liver dool to-day.

CONVERSAZIONE AT ST. THOMAS'S.

A social reunion ot the congregation of St. Thomas's Church was held last night In tho school-room. An excellent tea was laid out, aad tally diicuraed by about two hundred people, who seemed to do ample justice to tho good things provided. The following ladies presided at the tables i-Meadsmes Olive, Siyflold, Davle-", MoKlnstty, Fordor, and Vlokery, and Miises Davis, fllbbonß, Audrey, Fisher, and others whose names we could not ascertain, but who all looked pretty in a uniform apron and cap. Immediately after the tables wera removed, Mr Hlydeld opened the business of the evening by reading a letter from Hoy. Mr Tebbß, explaining the cause Of his «bjoiio>, wnlch seemed to «iv» satisfaction. Mr Cornish, who had Buffered a nasty aooldont during the day, having cat fonr ot his toes off with an aaze, and who lay back in an easy chair on the stage, then read a letter from tho RrtV. Mr Sparling, exhorting the congrega tion to ba trne to themselves, and sot to look upon their recent complete victory as coming from their own strength, bnt from a higher power. Mr Hamilton (Chairman) then epenod the entertainment by giving onuurt recitation, which was well received. The programme w»a then gone oa with and opened with a pianoforte duet well played by the Misses liamluon. Mr McKuno sang "It'sßatter Lato than Nevor" (oncored) when he gave "Where tho Uraes orows Uroen." The duet (comic) entitled " The Happy PoUoeman," by Mr and Mrs Forder, In character, fetched the house, and the singeis had to respond to a unanimous oncoro. Miss Annie Hargrove then gave "Thy Face' in a most fioishod style. This young lady Is pos sessed of a good contralto voice, which pro miioa with oare to become something better than tV.e common. Bho was emphatically encored: and later in tho evening sang " Bright Dreams be Thine," a very happy choice, bringing out the lower regiater notes to great advantage. Mr Hargrave took immensely In hta comic song " Over the Garden Wall" (by ro qaeatl, and "Oh 1 Fred. Tell Them to Stop." He was encored on both occasions. A lady gave •' The Blue Alsatian Mountains "and the ■' Mountebank" verynicely, being wellreceived In both efforts, butsuftating from nervonsness. Mr Howden Bang" The Sleigh Bells" better than we ever remember to have heard It given, and wos encored, responding with another or his favourite comics. Mr Cornish, though only able to rise and loan on a crutch,was undauntea. and eang a ohoice morceau, receiving well merited applause. The daet,"Pdiasti'a Banner." by Mesdames Waymouth and Forder. was marred by the altobelngevidentljt unacquainted with her part. The Misses M. and A. Har § reave sang a pretty duet," Como by the Silvery Cream."in first-rate style, Miss Mary's holiness mtklng her appoar "to the manner born, while the voices blended well. Mrs Fordec gave " To-morrow1," and Mr Kooney, a oomic sons "Tho Dumb Wife,' and the whole clcaod with the National Authem. Mrs McKinstry accompanied several of the singers In her naval eood style, and plated a selection during the evening, Misses Aubrey and Haygravoi and Mrs Wttymoath also oillolating as aocompany -Ist*. The schoolroom was packed, and everyone beamed well pleased with what was a thoroughly oheap shillings worth,

POLICE COURT.—This day.

Before J. M. Dargavllle, Esq^, J.P.)

Drunkenness.—Fivo persons were charged With this offence, pleaded guilty, and suffered tho penalty. A Suspected Buimjiar.—John Wilson, a well-known thief, was charged under the Vagrant Act with being found on the premises of Mr Lionel Phillips last night without lawful excuse. - Prisoner pleaded - guilty.-Sergoan t Gamble stated the case. Mr Phillips was owa* from homo last evening for somo time, and loft Mb house in the care'of two females. Shortly after dark they were alarmed on hearing aome person at tho back of tho house. Fortunately Mr Phillips returned, and on being informed of the circumstances, bo went out and caught the prisoner, and handed him over to tho police. —The Court ■ having lookod over the long hat ot offences against tho prisoner, ordered him to prison for twelve calendar months with hard "eliza Lh9trang'e.-TWb person had. recov ered from her wild condition, appeared in neat clothing, and modestly pleaded guilty to being very drunk.—Fined 10s and posts, (Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., K.M.I Larceny.-Anno: Casey was charged with Btcaling the sum of £1 ss, on tho 21st inst.,-the property of Henri Jerro.-Prisoher pleaded not miifty -Sergeant Gamble informed the Court that tho complainant was a gum-digger from Aratapu, and had gone into alodginglouso m West Uueon-street, and, according to his state ment, ho was robbed by Anne Casey, who waa housekeeper or general sorvant at tho place.- Complaiuant gave his evidence in Frencn,Mr Cunningham interproting.-Henri Jerro, a foreigner, deposed that ho had been lodging at tbo Governor Browne Hotel. He took a turn round tho town. CaUed at the Foresters' Aims. Had two pints of beer. Paid for them with a note and received 19a in change. Had alto gether about 20a. Ho then went to the board; inK-houso in West Queen-street kept by Mr South. Felt • drunkifled. He lay down upon tho sofa. Presently he felt a hand about him, opened his eyes, and saw a woman over him -with her hand in hia pocket, Missed the money. Ho know he had the money when he wen|> into tho lodging-house but could not Bwcar that tho woman robbed him. Ho would not accuse anybody-Sergeant Gamble said after such evidence ho must abandon thp case. Tho complainant told a Very different story when he gave the woman in charge.-1 o "•SfiSSSTTTi^JaS- Driscoli was charged with pulling his wife's ear, but as Mrs Driscoil did not appear, the case was dismissed. The Tables Turned-Maria Schmidt was brought up, on warrant, charged with violently assaulting her husband, Carl Schmidt, by catch , ing him by the throat, boating him, and biting his thumb, on the 18th inst.—Prisoner, a power ful woman, said she gave her husband a grip with her teoth; but tho bite was provoked.—Mi- Schmidt wished to beexaminedon oath, which being permitted, ho gave a harrowing account of years of suffering. His life was wretched in consequence of the drunken habits of tho woman ho had sworn to love and cherish; but he could endure it no longer. His wife was continually attacking him.and on the evening (n question, otter having abused him in Kybor Pass, she brought in a can of beer. He knew the meaning of that ominous can. .He caught the can, and turned the beer out of doors. Maria was maddened at the sight, flew at him, and tried to deprive him of his thumb.-On be ine asked what she had to say to the charge, OTlSOncr said She wished to be separated from ffi-Wsohmjdt; expressed his wmingness.fo consent to such a happy proposal, but defen dant replied, " You rnusf keep me. though, pr I don't go "-After somo further parley, com plainant agreed to allow his wife 10s a week out of his salary. She could easily cam 20s as She habj been doing by washing, etc., but, un fortunately, appqpMr to hor tajbandj, state, meat, it all went in and outthof dreadful.pan, and neither honor, tho family were benefltted.r- The cose was adjourned for a week.in order tp test the arrangement-Mr Schinidt to pay.Ms apd Mrs Schmidt, nqt to bite, • ' ■

The election of the Licensing Committee for the Graftou Road district is taking 1 lace today,

HOTEL DISPUTE AT EPSOM.

The Junction in the Hands of

the Bailiffs,

During the last day or two, luruours of a seusational character have been in circula tion icgardiDg a dispute between the owners and lessee of the Junction Hotel, on tde Elleislie and Onehunga Koads. It was currently reported that the building was in a state of siege, and that the landlord was maintaining a vigilant watch to prevent the ingress of the ever unpopular bailiffs, and while some people asserted that Joe Ellis was prepared to stand a lengthy bom bardment, others were equally positive that the garrison had been reduced to a state bordering upon starvation. These rumours obtained speedy circulation, and there were many who gavo them credence. The facts wore, however, sadly misrepresented, and an inquiry insti tuted by one of our representatives to day revealed the true state of afl'airs. A dillioulty has certainly arisdn, and a great deal of unseemly squab bling taken place, but so far from the bailiff being on the outside cf the building, he is comfortably in possession. The hotel is closed to thirsty travellers at the present time, and until further orduis , they will have to refresh them selves before they leave Newmarket, or else make a virtue of necessity and wart till they reach Gwynne's. Mr J. B. Ellis is the landlord of the Junction, and he holds the building subject to a lease from Messrs Seccombe, but Mr Edward Lewis is associated with that gentleman in the endeavour to eject the tenant. Dis putes took placo on several privato business matters, and Mr Ellis says the owner of the building wished to break the leaso, and a flaw was found which enabled him to do so. He then told the landlord that he had sold the hotel, but the latter, who had some interest in the sale, asserted that a larger price than that named had been obtained for the building, Messrs Seccombe and Lewis applied to Mr Ellis for tho unexpired license, but ho refused to hand it over nnless certain claims were satisfactorily arranged. A bailiff was put into the hotel last Thursday for a debt which Mr Ellis says might have been paid out of the till, but which he rofused to liquidate on principle. On Saturday night, Messrs Seccombe and Lewis went out to the hotel with the object of settling matters amicably, but while there they got into trouble with one of the lodgers, and a pugilistic display of a rather interesting and amusing nature was tho result. They left again without arriving at any arrangement, and this morning ro turned with carters, and had the stock re moved from the hotel, and conveyed to town, Jt was, however, of very slight value, consisting mainly of empty bottles, the supply of liquor having been pretly well exhausted previously. Duriiig Uto progress of the removal, it is said that one of tho carters assaulted the landlord of the hot-1, and Mr Ellis has expressed his. de termination to proceed against him for assault. Matters are still in an unsettled and unsatisfactory state. Messrs Seccombe and Lewis are desirous of obtaining the unexpired license, which also gives them possession of the building. Mr fcllis, on the other hand, refuses to hand it over until his claims aro satisfied. Mean while, the bailifl' is in charge, and the hotel is closed to the " thirsty souls of tho neigh bourhood "

MOUNT ALBERT WESLEYAN CHURCH.

Tiik cor.iuony o( laying tho foundation slono of the nw Woiloj-an Church at Mount Albert took place yesterday afwrnoon. a fow months ago a number of gentlemen residing in this de lightful iiubnrb, came to the conclusion that the ohuroh which bai dono sorvioo f.ir thirteen i veara wu too small, and it was decider! that a new one should be erocted, tho old building bel'g utilised »a a BOhoolroom, No sooner wna the projeot broached than subscriptions bo- Kan to pour In, and by tho timo tho plans lor th* building —proparcd by Mr Hartley — were ready, tho tmstoes had - the vory reßpootable sum of £100 in hand. Tho woitlior yesterday afcornoon was overyihlnjf that could bo desired, and there were übout 100 ladles and gentlemen prosent. Amongst ttinni wo noticed the ltev. VV. Morloy (proeident uf tho Auckland Wosloyan Circuit). Kovs. G. Bond, Isitt, and John Haseldon (Churoh ot Knglanrtl. Mes-rs a. K. Taylor, Haudoraon, &o. An efficient choir was in attondanoe. The prorcodlufjs wore inaugurated by the slnglnif of the appropriate hymn commencing, "Thou who hast In Zlon laid tho true Foundation Stone." 'I ho Hot. J. Hoselden having road a portion of aoripturp, tho Key. Mr Bond enKiiued la prayor. Tho hymn, " In the name which earth aid Ileaven," having boon sung, tho Kov. Mr Morloy called on tho socretary of the trust, Mr J. K. Raoder boh, to read tbo cootents ot the document, which would be placed under the stono. Mr Sanderson then read tho document which kiivo the date of Iho oororuony.tho names of the local Wesloyan clergymon, of tho church trustees, and oc the architect and oontrador. A copy of the ininutoa of tho New Zealand VVeslßian Conferenoo for the current year, tho New Zealand Weileyan for March, and copiefl of the Auckland KvitNINQSTAit and " Herald," were also in tho bottle Tho her. Mr Morley thon said that Mrs A. K. Taylor had kindly consented to perform the ceremony of laying the stono. Ho thought thoro was a spealal propriety in her doing so, aa Mr Taylor had many years ago Riven them tho site for the church. Moreover, he had been for many years a resident in the district. Mr Morley then handed to Mrs Taylor a handsome silver trowel, which biro the following Inscription:-"Presented to Mrs A. K. Taylor by the truitees on her laying the foundation stone of the Wesloyan Church, Mount Albert. March 21st, 1882." Mr Bartlcy then handed to Mrs Taylor a handsome maaon's mallet, made from New Zealand woods. The bottle havln K boon deposited in the cavity.ordors were given to the workmen to uluok off, and the Btone aank into its bed ot mortar. Mis Taylor here stepped forward, and having tapped the four corners of the stone with the mallet, pronounced In a clear, unfaltering voice : " I declare this stono duly laid. In the nave of the Father, the Bon, and Holy Ghost." A ooiloc tlon having been made in aid of thefnndsot tho church, whioh wan most liberally responded to, the ohoir aing the hymn " This Stone in Faith wo Lay," The rtov. Mr Morley, having referred to the early history of the Wesloyan church in Monnt Albert.and the views of the trustees in arriving at the determination to ereot tho new building, then proceeded to glvo a short address on Methodism, Ho said they regarded Methodism essentially as a providential movement. John Wesley did not build up a iheory and then "strive to attain onto it," but was rath >r led to the various steps of his course. Thoso familiar with bla life would kicra that ho had intended to become a tutor at Oxford, where he had pursued a brilliant course, and been eleoted leoturer of the Qreetr olass at an early age. A few monthß after that determination he was led to offer himself as a missionary to Georgia; Ther* he met the Moravians, and from them learned the simplicity of faith in Christ. After his return to Annland he was denied tho nso of certain ohorchia, and to. much against bis inclination was oblUed to pieaoh in othT buildings, and in open air. He was led aftpr w«ras to ereot preaching-honsen or obu; ohes, to employ laymen along with him in preachlrjg, to vivo some of them ecclesiastical status, and a legal position to his conference. There was also Providenoe shown in the fact of his brother Chailes bting aeoooiattd with him—one of the most famous hymnologlets the Church of God ' has known. In investigating the causes that have led to the rapidgrowthofMethodiim.lt is questionable whether Charles Wesley's hymnology had not been equally potent with John Wesley's plain and robust theology, Mr Morley, having given other evidences of the leading,1' then addressed himself to the dootrlnos preaohed br Wesley and hia followers, in whioh. he said, there was nothing novel. Wesley accepted the Articles and homilies Of tho Churoh of England, and hla followers fonnd little fault with the theology therein contained. I'hry did not often recite tho Apostles' Creed, but they fully accepted tho statements of that wonderful compendium of truth. Wesley emphasized certain great truths. These were no new principles- Those oarioua In the matter oould find a constant stream of testi mony thereto from divines of the Bncllsh Ohuroh and Nonooraformist writers. These, truths arc) still held tenaciously and preaohed in every Methodist church in tho world, and he hoped that they would be preached as' long as the churoh Btands. It not, thon might be written on its walls the lonabod, The ecclesiastical polity of the church could only be described as eclectlo. In churoh government ' they approached nearer the Presbyterian type than any of tho other great forms of churoh government. In conclusion, he referred to the fact that there was no State Church in New Zealand, and consequently the term Dlssentera 1 was altogether inappropriate. 'I hey claimed to Btand side by side with other churches in tho | land, seekfng to do Cbri&t'd work in the way ho Bhou'd point out. Ha pr«yed that God would preserve the workmen engaged in the erection of the Church from danger, that the enterprise miuht be Buooosafnliy com- I ploted; and that for years to come the Gospel might bo preaohed in the church tbe founda tion stone of whioh had just been duly laid. (Applause.) The choir sang the hymn, "Christ (a ouf i Corner Stone." ; Tho Key. Mr laitt having offered up a short prayer, tho proceedings terminated.

SOIREE A soiree and public meeting were subsequently held in the Mount Albert Publlo Ball.. Tho Rev. W. Morley presided. The proceedings having been opened with, prayer, the ohojr sang a pUoo "In Happy^Song.* Tlw> Chairman then delivorod a brief address, in the pourep of -which he stated that at tho last meeting of the New Zealand Con ference It had been decided to station a mlnUter at Mount Albert. Three young ministers were to leave England in April tor Auckland, and the Mount Albert charge would have one Ot these, so, If all went well, they might expect to have him on the ground in .July. The pho(r sane " City o( the Jasper Walld.': Mr Mitphell, treasurer to the trust, In the course of a few remarks, said that when he with two or three others bad talked over the matter of erecting a new church, they had no idea that they would have accomplished bo much In the space of four months. Already nearly £230 had been collected, which they expected to raise to £350 before (he church was opened, Tha total- cpat of erecting the new churoh, and Boutins: it. and moving: the old one would be about £500. Addresses were also delivered by t*)O Bby. Mr Jsltt, Mr MpMastor. ant} Mr Eand^rson, and solos were rendered by Mlejj Gartie, Mis Randaraon—whoa'so played theac companlmonta—and Mr Smith. The oholr also rendered valuable assistance. The proceedings terminated with the pronunciation of the bene diction by thoßov, Clmfrmaß.

U THE AUCKLAND EVENWQ* BTAR. WEDNE^AY, MARCH '29.



Wanted. WANTED, a itrong Lad tor the Rake house.—X. Williams, Ksiox Bakery Grey street I ~\Xf ANTED, a good Bread Baker; none TT but a good hand need apply.-Mi Kasdown, Baker, Queen-street. WANTED, a aood Geueral Servant"; mnßt lmve referonoea.—Apply, between 2 and i o'clock, to Mrs O'Brien, earner of Wyn yard'Stroot and Grafton Koad. ANTEDTaTPrncticafMan to under tako the removal and re-sotting or a large boiler.—Apply Public Hot Bath?, next the Cheap Bodding and Ifurnituro Mare, Victoria- Btreet. Kaat. WANTED, a Bodymaker. — Apply immediately to Duano & Patterson, Karangnhapo-ro-d. \TTT ANTED, a good Driver at once ; one T T that oan dri a pair of hones.—Apply to Goorgc Wilson, Nelson street. ANTED, Two smart Young Women for shop and us waitress; good refer ences required.—Apply to W, 1). Dallon'a Coffee Palaca Dining-rooms, Theatre Royal Buildings, Queen-street. WANTED, a young Girl to assist in housework-one willing to loam, and a Proteßtant.—Apply ofllce of this paper. WANTEJJ, a Draper's Assistant to travel for orders; for a Bnltablo perßon permanent employment; Rood references ie qulred.-Apply to Clark ft Gano. Quenn-atroet. WANTED, a Lady Help.-Apply XL~ oflico of thla_paper. ANTED.IttFWesley College, Three IClngs, a Married Conple ; man as farm servant and the wife an oook and dairy maid—Apply at the College, or at Mr R Arthnr'aMart. »*/■ ANTKD, a firsNchss Spring Cart T » Horsa.-Apply to W. Qnnson, 13. Cus tomhonse-Btroat. ANTED, a good smart Girl for honno work.—Apply thU ofllce. ANTED, a Smart Active Lad, for a Bntoher's Shop,—M. Brearley. Hobson- Btroet. WANTED, a respectable Girl as Home mald.-Apply at the Market Hotel at onoo. WANTED, two good Carpenters,-RJ Redfern, Photographer. Qucea-street. WANTKD, an Improver to the Cabiutt making, and a Boy handy at polishing Apply at the Uheap Bedding and Kurnlturo Mart, victoria street Kast (next Publlo Hot Baths). ANTED, a Boy Dunne, Hall and Co., Qn.ee n.'street. WANTED, „ First-class Plumber and Guuftltor; oonstant employment to a Rood steady man.-Apply to John Petford, Plumber. High Btreet. Anokland. "ANTED, a General Servant for small family; must be a good plain cook; references required.—Apply to.Mrs Tompßon Bt. Stephen's Avenue. Parnell. hsforo 1 p.m. WAN TED, a good Coach and General Smith; good wages and constant em ploy mont.-Apply James Maokie, Coachbullder, Vlctorla-Btreet fflast. WANTED, a situation by an experienced Barmaid,-Apply by letter MAX, Bt_r Offloa. WANTED, a few General Servants, an oxperlenoed Cook, b useful uiri bb Nurse, and a Charwoman (mast bo a good laundreßß),—Apply Mrs Leale's Registry Office four doors past St. Mary's Church, Mannkau Road. Pamoll. WANTED, a respectable General Ser vant,—A pply at once to Wilson's Dlnine room, Custom-house-street Hast ANTED. Plumber and Tinsmith.- Apply to Odium and Smith, Lower Albert-street, near tho Dock. ANTED7by"MdTi^cd"Conplo, Private Bed and Sitting Rooms, with use of bath: near town.—Address KSG. Star Office. ANTED, a strong, respectable Lad to Learn the Horse Shooing,—Apply J. Quinn.Alboir.-Btrcot. ■ WANXKD. a Good Carpenter.—Apply toMrGeo, Butcher, Northoote. W rANTKD, a Girl to assist in House work.—Apply this ofllce. WANTED, Henchmen and a Machinist —0. Black & Co.. Vlotoria street Kant. WANTED, immediately, Apprentices to thu Dressmaking and Millinery.— Dusno, Hall & Co., (jueon-Btreet. \\ ANTED, a flight Watchman"^ T y Apply Auckland Timber Co. WANTED, a Boy. -Apply to Mr Pos tenulßklo. Shortland-atreot. WANTED, a First-class Smith and Ktriker.-Apply at tho Vlotoria Iron Works, Viotoria-6treet. WAITED, a good General Servant; Mrs Wayuiouth, Mannkau Koad, Pamoll. \\l ANTED, for the Tairua Haw Mills, T » Six t abonrer*.—Apply Union Sash and Door Co.'s onico, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, a General Sorvant —Apply to Mrs Kasdown, Queen-Btreot. Vl/'ANTBD, a butcher aad a Boy.— fl Apply to James Kilgour, Newmarket. WANTED, a Housemaid ; no objection to country girl.—Apply to Mm Bull, Mount Kdcn. T7LT ANTED to rent, a clean unfurnished T V room.—Address, stating torms, to " H," 3tab Ofilco. WANTED, a steady Man to look aftir a Email Farm ; must be _ble to milk and 30 Roneral work.—Apply J. Qroy, Eden Cres sent; VS7 ANTED by a youog M«n, Board and v « Residence about tun minutes' walk from Post-office.—Address, wllh terms and full par lioulorß. to J.P.. Hvbswq Star. %A, ANTED KNOWN -.Four Weeks T! must Clear Out tho Whole Btook of Boots and Shoes at any ptloe. Leaße expires _lpt of March W. Johnßton. Victoria-street. ANTED KINUVVJV—Tnat the «ew Zealand Timber Company are Belling all kinds of Timber and Building Material at the very lowest rates. Very superior White Kauri, from our new bush. Just opened. ANTED KNOWN-I have altered my mind about going into trio grocery trade. I will cell off the Peanuts that I have last bought at coat price, 2JiJ per lb by tho bag, or Id by the lb, at my now Branch Shop, Hobson street, ANTED, Tenders for a Six-roomed House. Plans and specifications oan be econ at the oflloo of D. Goldio, Albert-street, up till noon of Saturday next. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Mltchel son & Co., No. 19. Queen-street Wharf, aro selling Maize, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Flour, Oatmeal, fee, &c, at lowest market rates. ANTED KNOWN that the Victorian Loan and Discount Agency's Advertise' ment appears on 4th page. 9th column. WANTED to Purchase, in vici«ityof Albert-street Small Cottage or Allot ment, with view of Flagßtall.-O. Williamson, Hatato Agent. Vulcan Lane. \vf ANTED KNOWN POSmVKLY TUB LAST WKHK OF TOMLIKSON'S PARNELL CLEARING SALE. FURTHER RBDUnTIONa. WANTED KNOWN, that our firm, "Tho Royal Sowing Maohine Co., Limited." are manufaoturlDg "BICYCLE 3" end " TRIOYCLHSB," and we will take orders at Knglish p-ices.-W. H. SHAKK9PICAR and Co.. opposite the Market, Queen-street, Aack land. AfiTED KNUWW-That Munroand Millif *n have Removed from Karanga hape Rood to Uirger and more Centra Premises in Habson-street, near Wellington- Btrest. WANTED everyone to examine the Handsome feeds from which we aro making tho noted 13s 61 Trouser*.—l. Phillips, Albert Hall, Darby-street. \*/ AINTKD KNOWN — That tne TT Auckland Timber Company (Limited) Wd Manufacturers of all desoriptlon of Goods, with superior Machinery and doapatoh.—WcrttSl Ciistom-honse-streat West ' ANTKD, Lovers of Good Tea to try the Teas on sale at the Royal Tea Mart (R French. Grocer and Tea Dealer, K»ranga hape Road). Splendid values In ueneral Gro ceries and Provisions. Onr mixtures and blend of Teas give general satisfaction, and shonld ho tried by all, Prices: Congou, Is Cti, Isßd, Is lOd; Soeclal Mixtures, from 2s; the Excelßlor Mixture at 2s lQd. _____ WANTED iCNOWN, that you can Dresa well for a small weekly payment by golng*to Munro and Milligan. Bee aavertiae ment on front pace. WANTKD to Sell, Mixed faints ID gallon tins; Ksmi Oil, 3/11 per gallon ; Priming Paint. 6/Bper gallon.—Atkinson & Co,, Freeman's Bay; wholesale Asontu. lloears B, Porter & Co. WANTED K:%OVVN, that William Wkbt. Cane and Seat Chair Manufac turer, wishes to inform the publlo that bo can no w supply them both at his residence, Wynd ham-atreot, ann at the City Market, with all klnda of Household Furniture at the lowest possible prioetr. Also, every description of Furniture Repaired and Sold on CommiSßlon.— Note the Address—Wyndham-oticiet and City Market. WANTED KNOWN, that J. MEL DRUM, Bootmaker, Shortland-street, Auckland, la calling special publlo attention to bia Custom Work. Repairs neatly done. Boots Sewn and Pegged and Madh to Ohder. A trial reßpeotfally Bolioited J. MKLDRUM. ANTED KNOWN, that Mrs Car^r, of Vlctorla-Btreet, }s npy selling Coreotß at 2a 9d and 3s 9d; handaoiae Embroidery Trim ming, Sid and 6d; rich Fringe, 6d; Beaded do., lls 3d; Black Lnstrop, 9d and Is id; Wools. 2s Gd per lb; White and Coloured Twiat, from 2d per yard: Scarf Ties, Is per yard.—J. Carter. j \\r ANTED KNOWIN, t&at 1 am now Vf SeUlng every desorjptlon o^ Ohlna, Glass, and Kftrttpnwfirq cheaper all roundthan ! asy other shop In the trade. Vases and China Ornaments considerably below town prices. One trial will prove the fact Note the address I f. A. Henman, Karangohafie Head opposite Newton Hotel. __--_ W" ANTKD KNOWN, that ««"Coni ferine," the new atmospherio purifier, is a very pleasant, as well as thoroughly reliable Disinfectant, and shonld be used in ever? house in any neighbourhood where scarlet fever exists. Price 1b 3d per tin at Gardner's English Pharmacy, 181 Queen-street, Auokland.



Wantea. WANTED, Buyers for a Ton of Firs , class Qutices; tobssoldcheap.-Alfre Tyer, late Robertson Brop,, Upper Symond \\T ANTED, immediately, a Genen H^e, vTnTn^ef tOMM W °Odg' Hanal° WANTED, a strong Lad to make him self generally useful,—Apply to M Bovege, Coach Painter, Cook-street. ANTEDTO RENtTIdTParneU, ", Furnished Bed and Sitting Room; n other lodgers —Apply BK. Post Office. WANTED everybody to know Phillip' Cheap Tailoring Is carried on as nsua all the Albert Hall, Darbj-atreet. WANTED KNOWN-That J. H Dalton has Opened a Speoial Branch o the Tailoring Business in Victorio-Btreet Kost for the purpose of making Ladies' Garments such aa Ulsters, Habits. Jacket?, etc,, made ii the most approved stilss. by first class work men. AJSTtoD KNOWN—Cheap Tim her ! Chicap Timber ! And all othei kinds of Building Materials, can be purchased chnapcr and better than anywhere else at the YardH of D. Goi.hik. Albert-street. There being no raauofactory for Joiners' Timber on the pre miaes, the customer has an additional oppor tunity of getting superior timber. Wheel wrighta' Materials always in Btook. ANTED KNOVV«.-lt appears "to bo now Bdmitted that Glass 6epectac!ea are no morciDJurious to the eyes than Pebbles, and yet millions are daily destroying their eye sight for tho want of a Pair of Good Spectacles like thOBO being sold for Is at Dampler.'s Branch Shops, Hobson street and City Market. AINXKD KNOWN—mat iToiesaor Gussoott Is the only Original and Practi cal American Herbalist In the Colony, and also the most exponsivo man to do business with. He requires no information; he can decide at a glance the diagnosis ot the oaso, thereby reliev ing the patient of a great deal of nervousness and hesitation. Try and disprove this It you can WANTED KNOWN.-That W. H. SHAKEBPKAR & Co., opposite the Market, Queen-street. Auckland, are the Bolk agbnts for the " DOMESTIC," the best of all Sewing Machines; and are also selling Genuine "HOWE," and other makes, at 25 per cent lower than any other dealers. ANTED KNOWN, that H. WAITE'S Fruit Tins are acknowledged to he the best ever introduced In the colony. They re ceived a first prize at tho Agricultural Show he'd at SUersUe on the 9th November, 1881. A reolpe is issued to each purchaser, and the maker's name is stamped on every ltd. Sold by all ironmongers, and at the factory, High-street, next City Counoil Ohambere.-K. WAITS, Wholesale ani rietall Tinsmith. Wf anted Known, LAST TWO WEEKS OF C. B R ° ° XX s> CLEARING-OUT SALE. GREAT BARGAINS 11 CALL EARLY I! ! CT>ROOKEB,)"BLUK BOOT" (opposite • IJROOKKS.I Garliok & OranwoU'o, QUBEN-BTRKKT. WANTED KNOWN —Music, Music, Music—The Piano Mnelo ordered by me from England has arrived; all Sd and 6d eaoh. Particular attention this tinin is oalled to the Standard Popnlar Songs, which I have BpoolaUy ordered from list; lit and 2nd Violin Strings, id; Brd and Ith ditto, Bd.-W. H. DAMPIER. Hobson-fltieet, Wakefleld-atreet, and City Market. WAN'JKD KNOWN, that Mr George Cuokson, having recently arrived from England, has taken new and commodious R remises in Hobaon-street, and at top ot Wel ngton-street, and Is now selling very cheap Karthonwaro and Glass, aU goods of UngUsh manufacture, being Imported by the proprietor, [nsppction invited. — Note the Address —G. CUOEBOW. T\7 ANTKD KNOWN.—Justarrivid,s.B. V » Garonne, a splendid lot ot oholc Oleo zraphs,Ghildren'aToy£ookßfromldeaeh,CiOoks, Photographs, Stationery, Mechanical. Pigurep and General tfnnoy Goods, Bx Coromandel— Bplendid lotof Tom tho boat la lines we have ever had.—C. W, Goodson, in thanking his numerous customers for their patronvge, hav ing eotabllshed by demonstration their apcred atlonof his efforta to supply a need in this in creasing city, would intimate his intention, in ardor that ho may be able to maintain his posi tion as taking tbo lead in tbe Auckland fancy trade, of vleuiug Kngland during the winter months, and making his own selection of goods For tho coming Beaton, thereby imparting a knowledge of tho present requirements? of the trade to hla buyer who is constantly on the mar iet.—Good son's I-ondnn Arnado. O CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. Office for Sale choap.—H. S. Oanham's 3oal and Wood Yard. Bymonds-atreet. ICYULK, — Wanted, a Socona-hand Blcicio,—Address thiso£Bco. A" THOKOUGHLYreliable middle aged Alan, acotutomed to business, soaks en Kngagement, < liner as Manager of a ocuntry Itore, Debt and Rent Collector, Bookkeeper, nr »ny omploymeat ot trust; icforonca and loomity if roqu.red,—Address MD, ofltoo of this aaror. meetings. AO. V., A. D.— Court Nil Desperandum, • No. Cl9s.—Tho Quartorly Meeting of the ibove Courtwill be held TO-MORROW (Thurs lay) EVENING, in the Masonio HaU, Karanga mpe Road, Newton, at 8 o'clock. »very member i 3 expeoted to attend. Visitors invited.—By order of the O.R. J. v. SPINLBY, Secretary. K-UKUJNUI HILL UNITED GOLD L3L MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Tbe Annual General Meeting of Shareholders vill be held at tho Company's Ufflc», New Sealand Innnrance Buildings, Auckland, on I'HUKSDAY, the 30th instant, at 12 o'clock JAMES STOUART, Secretary. Auokland, 22nd Maroh, 1882. electoral. niKANKLIN NORTH ELECIION. TO THE ELECTORS. Gknt/.kmky.-To prevent any miaapprehon ilon, I respectf ally bag to announce that I am Lgau a candidate for your suffrages. W. r. BUCKLAND. Dividends. 13 E LEWIB BROTHERS' ESTATE. The Third and Final Dividend ot Threapajca n the Pound is declared, and now payabU at •ho office of R.|Qarllck, Fore-street. KDWARD IBAACS, 1 Tpn . tß - a HKKMANN BROWN, f lrnßteeß Auckland, 15th March, 1882. Hankruptov Notices. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tbomatterof "TheDobtors and Creditors Aot, 1876,"and of its amendments, and of the bankruptcy of GkorQß Buchanan, of Paumu/o, in tho Provincial District of Auokland. and Colony of Now Zea land. Mariner, a-Debtor. Notice is horoby given thata sufflolent num ber ot creditors ot the above name! Dobtor not having attended at tho first meeting- of the Creditors oC the aboveaamod Dobtor. ippolnted to bo hold on the twrntr-flrßtday of Maroh, at the hour of noon, at the Supreme Court Buildings, or at the adjournment thereof this duy, at the same hour und place, the Registrar hap, In pnriuunce of Section 48 of tho "Dsbtnrsand Creditors Act. 18T6," eppointed Thoa. MacflVirlane, Ksn , Accountant la Bank ruptcy, to be tho creditors' trmtee of the pro perty of the above named debtor, and that the jtid Thos. Macffarlann has intimated to the Registrar, in writing, hla acceptance of tho said appointment. Datedat Auckland, thii 22nd flay of March, ana thousand eight hundred and eighty two. 3. W. BASLEY, Deputy Registrar. MEc6iicunß Russki l, Duvorb, and Coox'kb, Solicitors for tho Dobtor, Snonland-Btreef, Ancfcland. "__ TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW JL ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. ' In the matter of" The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870," and of the several A eta amend ing the same, and ot a Deed of Assign ment dated the twenty-fourth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-two, made between Jawks Soppbt and Fbank Tame. both of Auckland, in the Provincial Dlatrlot of Auckland. Millera, lately carrying on business) in co-partnership under the style or firm of James Soppet & Co., ot the flrßt part: Donald Hugh MoKenztk, Geobqe Harpbb, and Chables BOr bsxii Stone, all of Auokland aforesaid. Merchants, ot the decond part: and all the joint Creditors of the sold James Soppet end Franlt Tame of the third part, flip* in this Honourable Court on the twenty-fourth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-two, and which was assented toon the tenth day ot February, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-two. Notice Is hereby given ttiat, by an order of the eaid'Supromo Court, sitting In Bankruptcy, made at Auokland on the seventeenth day of Maroh, one thousand eight hundred and eighty two, the said Deed was deolared completely executed within tbe Intent and njeanlng of the said Acts. ' ' Dated at Auokland, this 22nd day of March, 18g2 " " ■ HBBKKTH & RICHMOND, BoUeltore for the Trustees,



rersonat. IF SHYDAK Smith will send his addrea to " A.8.." Star Office, ho will hear some thing to his advftiitupro. To liet mo let GENTLWMAN'ri COMMODIOUS RKgl DKNCE (new) of eight roomn. Hltuutod li Princes-street, Albert Park, Situation excel lent; gas and water laid on; plunge and Bbowei baths; convenient detachedoffices.—Apply tc W. Beanmont, Btar office. T| so -LET, a Five-roomed House, situated JL corner of Ponsonby Koad and John's otreot.—Apply on tho premißes, or to James Maxwell, at Messrs \V. J. Huret and Co.'fl atores. rntO LET, new 3-roomed Verandah Cot. .1 tags, good well and tank.—4.pply. T. Armstrong, Cammerolr.l-road, West NewtonJ_ rO LETTfor a term, that Old-established Business known as " R. Unffy's Hay and torn Store and Grocery Shop," at the top of Hobson-street. finO LET, a ten-roomed house—Apply -I Mrs Briton, Vincent-street. 110 LET, in Grace-street, Ponsonby, a well-finished House, containing 5 largo rooms, with gas and water laid on,—Apply to Mr X, Brown, Uracß-Btreot. 110 Let, Uwitts in Queen-street, Up . stairs and Down-stairs Apply Mutual Life Association ot Australia, No. 81, Qneen street. | ItO LET, a nico Six-roomed Cottage with Garden in Oarleton Road,—Apply to H. Aehton and Son, 8, New Zealand Insur anco Bnlldinga. 110 LET, a new detached Five-roomed House, flttod with every convenience,— Apply to T. Booth. Butcher, Groat North Road. fpO JLiET, a Bakers Shop and Oven, in . .Wellington-Btret, now In the oconpation I Mr J. Hamilton .—Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, N.Z, Insnranca Buildings. npo LIST, a Brick Bakehouse and Oven A (nearly new), In Rutland street, off Wake eld-street; rent,-*! per week.—Apply to F. A, White. MHO Let, a New Shop in Upper Queen -I street, next to Mr Urldgman's Drapery Kfltanllehmont; largo Show-room upstairs; gas Bnd water laid on.—Apply to H, Asnton & Son, 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings. f|"1O LET, at Unehun a, a comfortable -1 6-roomed house; with an aore of orchard and ttardon: stable and out-houses.-H. Par tlngton, SBohbnry'g Buildings, Queen-street. rjpO LET, a Corner Shop in Symonds" A street; good business stand, suitable for Draper, Ironmonger, or General Storekseper.- Apply to H. ABhton.& Son, 8; New Zealand Inaarance Buildings. nno LET—Those New Brick Shops and _■£ ..Dwellings, reoently erected at the Corner of Pitt and Vincert-streets, by Mr W. J. Offer, and now ready for occupation.—Apply to P. L. Prime, Kstate Agent, 28, N.Z. Insurance Build rro LET, a Family Kesldonce containing »TT mlO rS? mfi V th stable outbuilding*, on the New North Road • possesalon given imme "aJfly.-Apply to P. L. Prime, Hetate Asent, 28. N.Z. Inroranoa Buildings. rrvO LET, a six-roomed bouse in St Als&on, 8" KOadl Parnell-AW'Jr» »• fO'O LET ON LEASE, by Tender, for , JL, tha term ot Beven y earB> to™ I"' January, 1882 (rent commencing on 3:d April), that New Bhopin Queen-utreet adjoining the Greyhound Hotel. No lease will be granted to Grocers or Tobacconists. Highest offer not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be left at the offices of betoemtfM.. 00" Shortlan« l"t«»'. «or T ° £ s t. To Let, the Three-story"Bullaing at present J?if« erected, adjoining Tkeatra Royal, Vio torla-streot. Very suitable for a wholesale or manufacturing bualnosa, B. TOSK3 fe CO. VTOKTH SHOKB.-To Let, a Furnished XI Cottage on the Beach, with immediate possession.—R, and H. Duder. OTAHUiII.— To Let, an Eight-roomed House, with or without 1Q acras of land SrtoVMg. 0' Btati°n-A"P'r » **» For Sale. I^OK SALE, a first-class Light Harness ok*~ Horse.4 years old; guaranteed sound and HotttrSeY tlial *"»•-*• Console, M/10K IMMEDIATE SALE, a Farm of *.' 360 acres, mixed bueh and fern plenty of fresh water, and water carriage by large Bait water oreek Into centre ot property. To be sold cheap.-Apply io H. ABhton ond Son, & a s Lv^ dncgB dul?alg g es, Agenta- * NeW aea" TpOR SALE, 4& acres, with water front- J 1 age. within half mile of Ftokeß's Poiat Wharf; easy terms.-Apply to H. Aehton and Bon, 8. New Zealand Insurance Bnlldingg. |f\ OR SALE, in Ponsonby, two Allot -1-' monts, almost level, near Mr Dalton's residence,—Apply j, Cameron, Prospoot Tor raee, Ponaonby. ' riiVVO COUNTRY HOTELS" For Sale. X Apply to Uftvioa and Trenohard, National Insurance Bnlldlnga. lANUS JfOK BALE, veryeneap, just opened, la handsome cases (iron frames), extra bolted, and with all the latest improve ments. i'oreons in want of a really good Instru ment would cave many pounds by seeing the above, whioharo now on view. Second-band 'ft. £20. Pfanotortos tuned from 55.-Tb.os. H. Webb, Oak Cottage, Hobaon-street. nearly opposite Mr Minettl'e. Baker. N^™KamT^ ll entranoe gate. "muo uu HEAPEST Property in the City-14 ' aorcß, extensive frontago M Howe-streeti YaSStoK" 01 WllUamEOa' «Bt ftta Agent: Jg 1 O R SALE, A* Lowhst Market Bates : ROBin, Pitch, and Tar Kerosene, Palnt,and Olive Ollp Champion's, Scott's, ana Btorert Qennlne White Lead, in wood Muntg Metal and Nalts Ijjrge Stook of Canvas, various brands Wire Rope, from i J lnoh to 1 Inch Bolt Hope, Hemp, ana Manilla Rope, all Patent Windlass (wood), Frills, and Palla Anchors, from 16 owt to 10 lba Chains, from i lnoh to 1 inch. D. F. McKENZIE, FORT-BTRBKT, March 18.1582. For continuation, see First Page/. Corporation Notices. THOROUGH OF PARNELL. Notice is hereby Riven that at a Speolal Meet ing of the Parnell Borough Counoil, duly otinn vsntd lc aooordanoe with Baction 81 bt ''The Municipal Corporation Act, 1876,'* and held ai tha Borough Counoil Office, ParneU, on the 20th day of March, 1882, the following resolution wiw paißed, viz.;—"l hat a Special Loan ot Fourteen Thouiand Pounds be raised tor the pnrposegof« constructing a System of Drainage and also a Water Supply for the Borough of ParneU, in the following proportions, viz.:-' Kight Thousand Pounds on account of Drainage Works, and Six Thousand Pounds on aooonnt of Water Works." Notice la also given that a Meeting of the Council will be held at the ParneU Borough Counoil Offloe, Parnoll, on the 19th day of April, 1882. at the hour of 7.30 p.m. for the purpose of confirming the said resolution. Dated at Parnell, this 22nd day of March, 1882. H. WALKER, Mayor. S. REYNOLDS, . ■ Town Clerk. T)OROUGE[ OF PARNELL. Notice under the " Mnniolpal Corporations ' Aot, 1878," and amondmenta thereof. Take notice that the Counoil of the Borough of Parnell do. In accordance with thoproV;Blona ot the said Aot, hereby give notice, 1. That the said Counoil proposes to obtain tor the said Borough a Water Supply for the use of the Burgesses and inhabitants thereof, and for that purpose to oonstruot and establish Water works and Reservoirs, and do all matters and things necessary for the purpose of supply ing the said Borough with Water, and also, 2. That In order to carry out suoh scheme ot Wator Supply, it is proposed by tho said Coun oil to borrow, by way of apeolol Loan, tbe sum of six thousand pounds: emoh Loan to be for a period of fifty years, and the same with Interest thereon to bo repaid by a Speolal Rate of Four oenco in the Pound, thereby providing the Interest and a Sinking Fund j also, S. That it is proposed by tie said Council to pledge aa teourlty for the repayment ot tho. taid Loan and interest thereon. (i) The whole of the Waterworks ao to Ije oonetruoted as the word Wa.torw.orka j a defined In section 211 of tbe sitfd Aei (b) Tho said Special Kate of Vourpeaeeln the Pound, IJatad t«l8 22nd day of March, 1832. R. WALKBR, Mayor, S. REYNOLDS, Town Clerk, THOROUGH OF PaRNELL. NotiC3 Under "The Municipal Corporations Aot, 1870," and Amendments thereof. Take notice that the Council of the Borough of ParneU do, in accordance, with the provisions of the said Act, hereby give notice,— ' 1. That, for promoting the convenience and. health of the Inhabitants of the said Borough of ParneU. the Counoil thereof propoeeo to provide an efficient si stem of Drainage for the said BoroDgh; also, " " '; ' 2. That, in order to carry out suoh a system of Drainage, it is proposed by the said Council to Borrow, by way of Special L6an, the sum oC Eight Thousand Pounds, such loan to bo {or a period of fifty year*, and the Same (with' Interest thereon) to be repaid by a Spaolal Rate of Jive pence in the Pound, thereto providing the Interest and a sinking land; also, 3. That it is proposed by the said Counoil to pledge as 'security for the repayment of the said loan and interest thereon (a) The said Special Rate of Flvepence In the Pound. Dated this 33nd day of March, 1883. »-WALKBSayor. . B'BB\ No«*.



Public Notices. '■ A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD WKIGH-BRinBB. (JUKEN-STKEari Harbour Board Office. i Auckland, Maroh 18,1832. The WeighbridKe, Quoon-Btieot Wbarr, wil ' be CLOSED for overhaul from 2ut to 2M i instant. F. E. COMPTON, Chairman, ■ "\TOTICE. —Allotments Bought an<i -LX Houses Built on tha Weekly Piiymcnl System.—o. Lavor, Ky bor Pass. "ATEW EaSENCE OF LEMON—ISOIba. JJt ot the finest quality just imnortsd by T. B. Bill; present cabii price, iSs perlb. MKS LAMAN'S SCHOOL, Epsom.— The tieoond Quarter will commence on MONDAY, March 27tb. Evening Dancing Classes as luual, on Mondays and Wednosdays. "\TOTICE.- Creditors in the Estate of D. JJi Carnachan. lute ot Cambridge, are re quested to send their claims to the undersigned before the Ist of April, when a dividend will be declared.—John Bnchanan, Custom house-st. MR RHODES'S next Quarter of New market Staßlng Class will commence THIS (Wednesday) KVBNINQ, 22nd Muroh, In the Newmarket Hall, at S o'clock. Terms. 10s lid per quarter. ALE! ALE! ALE! MESSRS. JAB. SfKIOHT & CO.'S DUNKDIN ALB XXX "UNKDIN ALK At 2s 8d per Gallon, on the Premises. XXXX (IN BOTTIiK), Quarts, 10a; Pints, 6s, Delivered, Sole Agents : M. WHITE & CO., HOBBON BUILDINOS, yOBT-BTRmT. PSSEMCE OF- LBMOU, TO CHEMISTS &ÜBUQGIBTB, CORDIAL MAKERS AND OXHXRS. New Season's Kssence of Lemon just landed, First Qiality. Frioa, by the Winchester Quart, 16i per pound; by the single pound, 17a, KKMPTHORNB, PROSSBR & CO.'S NKW ZBALAND DKUG COMPANY (CIMITKD). REDK, WHITE HEAD'S RETAIL TKA ADViCRTISKMKNT. FINEST CHINA TKA SIFTINQS, 1/1 per lb. Selected from the London market, and re markably oheap. Gives a strong, thick, and pungent liquor. CHOIORBT PURK FIRBT CROP BROKEN : PANYONG CONGOU. Thla Tea for value in tbe cup is worth pence 4>er pound more money. Price, 1/6 per lb. Tho lite rarely oomoa into UUb market. ■ A BPLBNUID DARJBKLING VLkVOVHZD MIXTURE; guaranteed a blend of Pure India and China Teas. Prloe, 1/8 per lb. "TKA EXTRAORDINARY!" The ready sale this Tea commands proves It worthy the name. Price, 2/ per lb. "FAMILY MIXTURB." A blond of extra highly oured lint crop India and China Teas; will oafry well, and Im prove with lengthened brewing In the * pot, and prove itself an eoonomlo high-class Family Tea. Price, 2/6 per lb. "VERY RICH DKKP BROWN TKA.* A combination of some of the purest, the strongest, and tho richest flavoured Teas Imported. Give it a trial. Price, 8/ per lb. 80 BOXKB "FOCK OAN PEKOE TEA." About tho Finest Importation of the Beason. Price, 28/ per box. J/REDK. fYHITBHKAD, WHOLE ALJffi AND RETAIL TEA DEALER, VSOTOHIA-BTHKKT. AUCKLAND. rjno PHOTOGB A P HERS. Wratten and Wainwrteht'a Instantaneous Gelatine Dry Plates (1- and i plates), ON SAIiK BY KEUPTSORNff, PROSRER & CO,"S NEW ZKAIiAND DRUG COMPANY (LIMITKDk. "jjrvonpokt highway district n 6"tio c. Lodeiog-houae Beepers and others are cau tioned against receiving into their hpusu Persons recovering from Scarlatina or any/other infeotioui Disease without atOertifloate from "a Medical, fraotiiioner to\tbe that^all dancer of contaßion is passed- Tho provisions of Seotiona 33 and 31 ot "ihe Public Health Aot. 1878," will be strictly enforced. BENJAMIN TANNKK, Bocastayy Looal Board of Health. Jl UST RECEIVED — Alfred Bird's Baktns Powder, Oobtaed Powder, and BliNO Mange Powder. Costard Powder, Cor making Costards without eggs; choice and dellr.ious. Blano Manga Powder, for maklnu tha moat dollolous Blanc Mange with little trouble and a trifling cost: to be obtained in the following flavours:—Vanilla Almond, Straw berry, Raspberry, Chocolate, Cofleo.' and Almond. Baking Powder for Bread, Pastry, Cakes, Plum Puddings, fco. Its effeots are sur prising, as it Imparts a lightness, wholesome ness, and sweetness that oannotbe otherwise prodnoed. — Testimonials I From Captain Sir F. L. MaCllntook. R.N., Franklin Expedition (Arctic Yacht Fox) Sept. 31. 1&5 D; from tbe Emigration Commissioners, Westmlnstor, ion don, aw,, June Q: from the War Office London; a Oertlfloato from tho Admiralty London, Feb. 5, Agent for Auipkland: BO BERT REWi OROOBB, &0., VIOrOBJA-STtttSBJ. T I-QUOK TEA COMPANY, LONDON. Tho undersigned has Just reoelved, per Roman Empibb, a Large Consignment of the above Company's ]^EA AND YOLUMES THE TKA possesses groat pungency and power, and Is full flavoured. TIIU BOOKS are Handsomely Bound and by POPCLAB AUTIIOES, 2s 8d pkblb 3S W. S, CO L L I N S, PARNELL, AVOKUKB, Sole Agent for New Zealand. Orders by post promptly attended to, and Goods delivered to all parts of Town or Suburbs. Tibms Strictly Cash. rp AX A PUNA jL AX E, New Timk Table, On and after MONDAY, the 13th Muroh, the Coaoh will run as follows :— From Devonport; From Takapuna 1 7.30 a m 815 a m O.SOam 10.15 am 11.30 am 1215 pm 8.30 pm 3.16 pm 120 p m 6.16 p m SUNDAYS: Ham 11,1a ni» 2.30 p in 3.13 p in i 1.30 p m 0.16 p m Faro eaoh way—Onk Smixitra. OLIVER MAYS, Proprietor. UESI NEWCASTLE COALS HOUSEHOLD & BLACKSMITHS'. Also, LOOAL COALS AND FIREWOOD (LOWKBT RatM) DELIVERED IN TOWN OR COUNTRY. W. & 6. WINSTONE. JP~t A T0 *10,0W LENT on Building <3& 8 \7 Booiety principles, or on other termi to Btiit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans nego tiated. See List of Properties for sale on fourth page. Six per oent allowed on money deposited lor Investment. —C. Williamson. land. Bstate and FinanoJal Aeent. Voloan Lane. A ÜBTRIAN BENT WOOD t jfrii nnmnr "■ Cana Ohairs, Austrian i^Onim ß t™tl ßentwoodoane Couoheaand 123. Queen-street, i^^^^ AtMtrlan Bentwood Cane Rocking Chairs. WALNDT RRAWING ,„„,,„,„„ ROOM SUITES In i w Qn££t££t. su^ Ta»e»»^. B«P. and Cre -123, Queen-street. toaag( Wallint Tablea> What . i , note and Canterbnryg. . AHOGANY, CEDAR . nr,, ~.....«.. Rlmu,and Kanrl Din iM^j^i^h^t' Ing-room Suites In Leather m.Queen-Btreet.gSirdotii, and Amerloan Cloth. RON HauVTester Bed- Bt^afls, Iron French Bed !z?Zf v 1 Btßßdg. Iron Stump Bed -183, Queen-street. JjPJJS Folding Chair Befisteads. Iron Cote, ■" f>ATENT BprUwjapue? t xr n mnKR X Blinds and Venetian ■—TTaBPBTB. Itoarthrugß, — y IBKBAL DISCOUNT to „„ Jj Gash Purohasera. All I T. ft H. COOluc, mods delivered free in town. ra Queen-atreeb catalogues poet free on appli-, cation. . KDROOM FURNITURE in Choice Mottled Kauri,



' Lost and ITound. }; j LOST, ia Symonc's.sireei, a Diamond "'.ill Hia«.—Finder «i 1 85rowardeionlear- ''1; lag the Bamo nt Mr ■!. Craig's. Fort street.^ ' 4rf *' T /■'»'*'. from Mount Eden Kakery, a Bay t XJ Pony, •whl'o star on foiCheatL-lOs.rowaril | ™i£!!l!IS?J!? Btroe to rooto addre6°. ■ ' | 1 i|S ItEWAKD.-Lost, on Sunday, a 'W h^*La ultt. ck Pon:?1 whitn star on forehead. .IS Purneuf lt-~APP^ M'g George. Bath-street, Jf i CJTf*A\EU frrTrtf Moi-nt Kden, a B,iy ft i, ! Hn>lv? bont " hl"'d(i h| Kh-Wl"* ro'"18; ft $ D'amled »O pn near shouldcr.-Informatlon to IN r bew Rflrd wm^S, 1"11611- M°Unt Kflen- Whena 11 t j Board ana Residence. 11 /COMFORTABLE Boara" ana Kesiaence ' fii \if for ono or two rospootable nen. , Terms I very moderate.—Address, nt, Vlotorla-ntreet liiH Wfßt. ■ ■ ■•■ ' 'it.,, |[H "V7"ACANCY. for ono Gentleman ; bath. 11l T room: references Riven and required,— *ft a Mr3 Graham, Upper Hobaon-Btreet. m ||.H /^OVK.KNUK UROWNJS HOTWfc-^PI VJT HOBSON-STBBKT. pi BoABDA»BLoDmNB.._..___..HIa porWeek 111 SiNoi.K ItoriM _~„ ______.455. ! h Licensing Notices. |i| '? jT IC E N SING A o*,- . Itl DISTRICT OF ARCH HILL. || ELECTION OP COMMirTKB-MEN. ggi In Pursuance of "The Regulation Of Local Elections Aot, 1876." 1 horeby give notice that. ■' at the Polling held thla day, tbe following wera H tha number ot votes reoeived for each Candl- H date:— Bailey, Christopher .. .. _79 Hirnlo, John 87 ,1 Burke, Charles .. .. .... 38 Chapman, Henry _ .. ~.' ..' If j Downey, Rtohard Beflford Jl, .. 7r I Fauldor, Thomas .. .. ..' ~45 "! Jones, John .. .. .. „; .; 109 Radollfla,James _' .."•'.. ..78 .v| Andldoolavo Jones, John Blrnie, John Bailey, Christopher Kadollil'n, James |I Downey. Rlohard Bedford •'ifi Being the persons for whom have been received 111 tho highßßt nnmbor of votes, to bo duly elected I 11 as the Lioensing Committee for the Mid le| Dlstrlob Dated at Auckland, this 21st day of Jfawb, THOMAS COTIBR; i Bubatltnto Returning Officer. "T ICENBING ACT. 18& V DISTRICT OF NKWMABKBT. . ELECTION OF CQMMITT^jK-MiCN. «*J'SK&X* In mcofJimioo with "The Llcenßlne I' 1 Aot, 1881," and ■' The Koeulatlon of Local Kleo- 1 j tions Aot, 1876," notify that ihe undermentioned ill lersons have been nominated for the office of [ {[■ ilambers of the Licensing Committee foe tbe 'n Ulstrict above-named:— ■ . '» Ma Bishop, George |js| Clayton, Frederiok George t em Jenkins, John . *~.. W Mason, Jamoa mm McColl. John : MoNeill, John Talte, James. . i «,Ab 'hß,. nnmber oi Candidates nominated ® exoeedsthennir.be>; of offices to be filled <8), I M 7^^}l^ that a y °ll wlll»>o taken af the Public Hall, Newmarket, between the hoars ~ %unSJk'iv T?, no 2? and Bin the afternoon of THUBdUAY, the 23rd day of March, 1882. l&£ m 8t Anoldlllld' o>lß,6th day of March, THOMAH COTTBR. ;'» Substitute Retarnlng Offioer, ■ ■ ii ii Meflicai. ' v j^Y KuYAL LBTXJJKa PATENT, gold Meflal. Paris. 1878*: Special Award, • ffieMur^^'^'^ ~ ' JijeTLandud, ', '!;/.."* i ': . fWi CANTRBtL & COOHRANKB •• : .' , CELEBIUTED jEKATBD MONTSKRKAT LIMKJUKB CHAMPAONK A Health-giving NoJiwiloohoUc Bevirage, at I Hotels and Olnbs; Bd per bottle. AROMATIO 6ITOKR ; jMi o,,^^ Belfast Singer Ale, so justlyoelabiated at Hotels and Ctuba; Od pc» botfle. « These^RATßD Watkes aie the same qualify 1 « as contracted for and now supplied to Tha i ffl Cunard 8.3. Co.; tho Montreal as. Co." M tho Inman S.B. Co.; Oooanlo 8.8. Co • SB tho National a.B. Co.; the Pnolfla !i B.S, Co.; Anchor, B.S. Co. HE Kingston and Holyhead. 11 RM..CO. Ii ' wnoLKBAra" xara*. AICJON, THa p*fiAkMApy. f ' Aucti6na. FBIDAV, MARCH 24. BYRE AM V A B'D S. < FOR SALE, at tho Durham Yards, on 1 Friday next. Ks Macg*ege», from Taranakl, B Usetul Horses, for spring cart and saddle ■ At 10 o'clock. HUNTER <& KOLAN. FRIDAY, MARCH 24. UNDER BILL OF BALE. TGI OR SALE, at the Dnrham Yards, oh fl JL} K«l4ayn«3Et, 'II 3 Well brod YOUNG PIQB. jl HUNTER & NOLAN. jl \~ TUESDAY, MARCH 2& ~" ffl JUNCTION YARD& FOR SALE, at the Juuctkin Yards, on ~; , Tuesday neat, ;/-■: :: <■ -1 ;j.- '.;> 30 Prime Fat Cattle, from the Karaka ' S 21! Fat Oxen, from t *'"!< , 00 Fat BuUooks, from Walkato and neigh bourhood • 1000 Prime Fat^Wethero, ex Southern- Crow, 1 fromaisborno ~ "r™* . 150 Fat Lambs . / ' , •'. .: £ Dairy Cows, Store CatUa '•&' ™ Fat and titQto figs. HUNTER' & NOIiAIT. ' MONDAY, APRIL 3. EDEN TEREAC,K\ X A BUILDING ALLOTMENTS TO UU BK LffiASKD HY I'UBUO ; auohon On MONDAY, 38D AirSlL, At 12 o'clock, By W. DOWDEN, , . Auctioneer, At the Itxchanso Mar*, Queon-Btreo t. ' This * Property la situated abont 13 minutes' * walk from tbe City, on tho New North Hood in the rapidly rising district ot ffiden Terrace and commands a fine view. This is an optiortunity that coldom oconro for working men to obtain a lioraestoad almost equal to. freehold, close to tho city, at a very email outlay. * . W. 8, 00CHKANE.J [JAMBS DACBB FRIDAY, MARCH 2*. UNDER BILL OF SALE, HOUSEHOLD FURN ITUJRfc, . UILIiIABD TABLB, &0., &q., • &o, rriHE SuOsotibers will soil, at the Mart JL Foit-street, on Friday, 2itb. Just, at 11*^ O OIOCK, Under Bill of Bblo, • , HODBBHOLD FURNITURE-pUlp^'f Bed^lnft, Wood and Iron Beasteads. Carpets, Hcarthrnss, Linoleum, Wash- Btanda and VVaie, Bee? Engine, Blllia'd ■ 'Jablo, &o. ■ SAMUEJ, COCHRANB & SON, "' 9 Anctioneers. B , "WEDNESDAY, MABCfI 2A r -, 9 Black Lnstro,. Block CoshmewM, Holland"^ ||I Dress Goods, 15Hm<3b, ;M Hnibroidery, Handkerchiefs, Satins, || Dross SbirtF, Scftria, Mcriuo ishitts, Pants, M Umbrellas, Laces, Feathers, gat teens, Ken's, Boys', and Youths' Tweed! ; i M ■ Clothing, Waterproof -Coats, « Flannel, Winceys, Hosiery, Shooting^ , W ■ &c, &c, &o, jl GABRIEL LEWIS .. B HAS received instructions to sell at bis 9 o B«jmB. opposite Meßßrs Thornton. Bmtth I ana Firth's, Quoen-otreet, on the abore date, M H - 21 OABKB OF ABOVIB QOODa I ; ' ; -101:1118. at SaJ«.!';:'.;; ,\\, ; c \ » (Continued on Fourth P 9