PARLIAMENTARY

[From oor Special. Reporter.]

WELLINGTON, this day,

The Opening Ceremony, Both Houses met at 2 o'clock yesterday, the attendance in the Assembly being much larger than usual, evidently in antici pation of a scene cv Mr Pilliet taking his scat, Fifty-seven members were present, Mr Pilliet takiug his seat on tha left of the gangway beside Mr Feidwick. At ten minutes after two o'clock, members were summoned to the Legislative Council Chamber, where the clerk read the Governor's watrant appointing a Commis sion to open Parliament, and the Corornis sionerg acting. After which, members re turned to their own Chamber, Mr Pilliet resuming his seat. Mr PilUett Sworn. The swearing in of members, in batches of iour then proceeded in the ordinary form, Mr Pilliett coming up, in due course, when his name was called, and duly taking bis oath and seat. A very slight attempt at applause, led by Mr Shnmski, was made, but it fell quite flat. Election of Speaker. The election of Speaker was then pro ceeded with, and passed off very tamely. Major Atkinson, iv proposing Sir G. M. O'Rorke, indulged in a few eulogistic platitudes, and was foliowded by Mr Macandrew, in a similar strain. Mr Leveitam entered a milk-and-watery pro test, on the ground of the action taken by hir G. M. O'Rorke, last session, against tbe championship of the stonewallers by Mr Gisborne. Sir G. M. O'Rorke acknowledged the compli ment paid him in a speech apparently written for the occasiou, but not delivered •with tho flueucy that was doubtless,iu tended. Sir Maurice, at times, evidently had difficulty in overcoming his emotion. Messrs Kelly and Hutchison solemuly con gratulated him, and the House adjourned until Friday afternoon, when the Governor will in person read the opening speech. The Unseated members. It wa3 rumoured iv tho lobbies last night that owing to the strong feeling in that direction, manifested by a majority of tho members at present here, the Govern ment would introduce a bill to validate those elections which wete petitioned against, and in which an adverse decision Was given by the judges, oa technical grounds. Ido not, however, attach much credit to it. The more probable courso is that tbe Government will allow the House to deal with each individual case, under Sub-section 9, section 7, of the Elections Petitions Act, 1830, it having been already ruled that this Act, and ths Corrupt Prac tices Act, 1881, must be read together.

The Chairmanship of Committees.

Keferrinc to yesterday's telegram re the Chaiimamhip of Committees, I am not now so certain of Hamlin's election. Mr Macandrew has definitely decided to sup port Mr Thompson, and outside his im mediate following, and Mr Thompson's Scotch admirers, a feeling exists against two Auckland men filling the positions respec tively of Speaker and Chairman. Why, it iia impossible to say, as these positions, to a great extent, present the active exercise of provincial proclivities. Already, iudicn tions exist tkat the present session will be one in which provincial jealousy will play a' large part, to the detriment of useful legislation. The Opposition Leadership; It is stated freely that the Opposition has agreed upon Mr Montgomery as leader Aa to this I will be able to advise positively, later, but at present I doubt it, as bciug at variance -with the result of negotiations that I know proceeded during the recess, and Mr Macandrew's wholo attitude at present is that of leader. 'Xhe Whips. The Ministerial whips are_ Messrs Morris and Beetbam. The Opposition whips are as yet uncertain. Mr George will probably be one. THE ELECTION PETITIONS. The reports of the judges on the election petitions will bo entered on the journals of the House. Mr Turnbull has intimated his intention of asking for a committee to con sider whether the penalties ought to be enforced in the Stanmore case. Major Atkinson has moved the issue of a new writ fo: Wakanui and Franklyn North, but .vonld not move for a writ for Stanmore until Thursday next, so that the House might have time to consider the circumstances of the case.

THE ADDRESS-IN-REPLY.

[BY TELKORAPH—PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. 1

Mr Peaoock, M.F.K., will propose, and Mr Rutherford, member for Bruce, will second the Address-in-reply this afternoon.

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUK OWN O JRBEBPONDB *T.)

CAMBRIDGE, this day.

GROUNDLESS CHARGE,

' A case of alleged sheep stealing against Thomas Hay, butcher, charged on informa tion of John Arnold, was heard at the R.M. Court yesterday, before Mr Northcroft, Resident Magistrato, and waa dismissed, there being no case. Mr Dyer appeared for the prosecution-. Mr Hesketh, who ap peared for Mr Hay, made a very able defence. I hear that Mr Hay intonds taking' action against Mr Arnold for damages on account of the damage, he has sustained through the action.

(PEE PBESS ASSOCIATION.)

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. SEAMAN DROWNtD FROM THB HAURAKI. Ab the steamer Hauraki, from Kaipara to Waiters, was nearing the letter place, a seaman named Michael Walsh was knocked overboa:rd by a sail at about 2 o'clock this morning;. A boat was lowered, but got swamped. Life buoys were thrown over board to him, but without avail, and he soon sank.

NELSON, this day. DROWNING OF |A NOTED MINER. News has been received here that Richard Shields, one of the oldest diggers on the West Coast, and first discoverer of reefs in Inangahua district, has been drowned while crossing the Matakitiki at Hampden. He was crossing with James Clinton, a settler, both being on one horse, when the animal bucked in mid-stream and both men were thrown. Clinton managed to get ashore, but Shields was carried down into tho Buller River and was drowned. His body was recovered on Saturday night, a few hours after the accident.

•WELLINGTON, this day. The Government have decided to appoint a commission to enquire into mismanage? naent of the Dnnedin Benevolent Institu tion. Tho commission will not consist of more than two 'members, and probably only one. Mr Whiteford, R.M. at Kaiapoi, iv oae of the commissioners, and it is, expected that Dr Giles, E.M. at Hokitika, will be asked to act with him, The commission will be issued forthwith.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. Over 6,000 persons visited the Exhibition yesterday. EXHIBITION AWARDS. John Lamb, of Auckland, was awarded bronze medals for ship biscuits. Bronze medals were granted to Oldham & Son, Auckland, for matting ; JbJevan, for Wairoa rope and twine from hand-dressed flax, ■which is to bave a gold medal if it can be spld at the same pricea as machinp-dressed. Frank Henry Williams, formerly a clerk in the Christchurch Railway Department, was brought up at the Magistrate's Court this morning, charged with having em bezzled £229, the property of the New Zea land Government, and was remanded till May 26. ■

QUEEN-STREET LOAFERS.

Op the Editor.)

Bib,—l havo waited and suffered patiently In hopes that some more able Bcrlbe would com plain ot the following nuisance, viz.: The obstruction of tho pavements at the Waitemata nnJ Thames Hotel comers by a lot of low liff raff, who nevar by any chance make way (or a ' lady, but prefer to see h?r pushed Into tho gutter. Surely, in all oivilized placei It Is the duty of the poHco to maks anon abomin able mobs " moyo on." If the nuisance gets any worse, no one bnt a Jem Maco dare hoipo to get from Queon-Btreet wharf up tho town without departing from the nidepftth and nsine the main Btreet, leaving the spitting, foul mouthed mob in poßseselon of their qnartera. Honing that thin wlil be taken as a hint by the polloe, I will await ana see results, and It there Is no ohangs, I must remove my family from the . North shokb, Auobland, May 18,1892.

ABBOTT'S OPERA HOUSE.

The handsome new opera house in Wellesley^treet, erected by Mr H. N. Abbott, is now in a atate approaching com* pletion, and will be ready for opening, by Mr Williamson's Opera Company, on the 23rd instant. The first contract was signed •in September hut ; the difference between the original contractor and the < t proprietor, which led to the work being taken over by Messrs Jones and Pollam, is so well known that scarcely any reference is necessary. The building has a frontage of 110 feet to Wellenley-street, and 71 feet to Elliott-street. The height from the base ment to the parapet is 40 feet, and tho building is of the CoriLthiun order of architecture. The handsome facade is surmounted with a chastely designed cornice, supported on bold iluted columns with Coriotbian capitals. The front is finished in Portland cement. There are three public entrances from the Wellealey street face, each eight feet wide, uud littedj with sliding doors. During a per formance these will be padlocked back, to prevent accidents in cases of panic, occa .ioned by an alarm of fire, etc. There is ample means of exit from all portions of (he building; indeed, it is estimated that \vi;h a crowded audience the building can be completely cleared in four or five minutes. Iq addition to the doors in the Wellesley-street frontage, there are other large exits,' constructed for use in cases of lire only. These and the other precautions that we will notice in due course should «ive the public tho greatest confidence. The basement is divided into twelve com fortable dressing-rooms, the accommodation for both male and female performers being ample. There are also department* for the stage carpenters and machinists, uud a bowling alley 100 ft. long by 20ft. in, width. We now como to describe the interior of the auditorium, which we may mention is cal culated to seat 1,250 per*on»—upwards of 200 more than the seating accommodation of tho Theatre Loyal, Tho Opera Homo is 10ft. longer and 10ft. wider than the Theatre. The dress-circlo is taken from th« latest howe-shoe design. At first it was intended that it should take the form of a asgment gallery over the pit, and we think ilio alteiMtion in the plans is a very wise one. ihe horns of the circle extend to the winga of the prosceniuni,and a good view of the stage is obtained from every portion of it. The front of tho circle is protected by ii cast iron balustrade, suirnounted by a vfllvut upholstered railing. Tho iron work :waa imported from Melbourne, and is of the same design as the circle railings of the liijou Theatre in that city. The seats pra foidiug opera chairs of the latest design, imported from Melbourne. Tho frame work is of cast iron, painted white and picked out With gold. The swing seats and the backs of the chairs are covered with cretonno. It was Mr Abbott's Intention that tho upholstering should be done in crimson velvet, but he was unable to ob taiu a sufficient supply of the colour re quired in any of the towna in the colonies. A quantity of the material has been ordered from London. OIF the dress-circle is a, gentlemen's corridor, spacious and well lighted, and ladies'cloak and dressing rooms. Coming to the lower portion of the building, the first division to be noticed is the orchestral stalls. These are dtreetly in front of the stage, and consist of two rows of swing chairs. Tho stall and pit accom modation is unsurpassed, and both these, divisions open into broad and airy corridors, The stage is forty feet in depth by the width of the build in;?, and is fitted with every modern appli. anca for operatic and dramatic representa. tinns. Ever since tho signing of the contract i ■■• the building, Mr Neville Thornton, the vul known Bc«nic artist, ha 3 been at work, aud has already produced a large number of scene?. The act drop is a most elaborate composition. It representa a continental scene. One peculiarity, of Mr Thornton's painting is that while the distance effect is all that can be desired, the minute detail be puts into his work will enable it to bear the closest inspection, without tho aphorism oc earring to the mind of the spectator that " Distance lends enchantment to the view," The wood framework of the scenes i^ coustruoted of Baltic pino, which hid to be especially imported, Tina.-wood ia selected in coustquunce of its lightness and non-liability to warp. Taking a lesson from the disaster at the Ring Theatre In Vienna and the other terrible hecatombs of late years, consequent on the burning of places of public amusement, the architect has taken care that the building shall have an ample supply of water. In addition to appliances in other p^rts of the building, there are two hydrants on the stage, and it is possible to »atnrate the whole interior of the auditorium in two minutes. Fires iv theatres usually originate in the light and inflammable stage fittings, and the presence of so powerfnl a water supply should, under any circumstance, confine the damage and danger to the region behind the scenes. We now come to describe the decorations. The ground work colour of the walls i 3 white. They are divided by gold mould ings into panels, the prevailing shades of which are, pink, dove colour, aad Bionna. The balustrade of the circle is' pai»ted in light colours, bine predominating, ,aud picked out witn gold. The proscenium is of chaste yet rich design, The arch is blue, traced with gold and coloured scr«ll work, while the n*mes of celebrated musical composers and dramatists, are elabor ately intermingled with the decoration?. The wings of the proscenium are supror ed with iluted pillars, the capitals of wtjich arc gilded. Over the ttalla is a handsome dome, 24ft, in diameter, and decorated in keeping with the other portions of the building. It is perforated for ventilation, and is so constructed that the heated air is drawn up through a funnel. Speaking of ventilation, -we may mention that the building is perfect in this respect. 'Jhere are twelve ventilators in the roof. For a supply (Of fresh air to the atalls and pit, that portion of the building is ventilated on the Tobln principle. The nine windows lighting the auditorium are swung, and are flanged at the lower portion of tbe sash, 80 that all currents of air entering thereby have an npwaad tendency. The ceiling ia pure white, Tho building is lighted principally by a large sun-light of fixty burners, huDg in tbe dome. The reflec tors are made of fluted opal glass, the first of that material used in this colony. The gasalier is entirely the w6rk of Messrs Branston & Foster, of this city, and it will bear comparison with the most elaborate imported articles in the same line. Beneath the sunlight is a large silvered globe, which at night would reflect grotesquely tbe whole of the interior. The whole effect under the brilliant gas light is exceedingly fine. The sunlight is lighted by means of a small pilot jet, which will be kept burning day and night, Round the circle are several branched jets. The gas meters are kepi under lock and key, tbe lighting of the corridors and the auditorium being entirely separate. The object of this is - that in case of fire the lights in the theatre can be extinguished, while those in the passages remain lighted, to assist the exit of the audience. We mast not forget to mention lha private boxes, of which there arc four — two situated ia the wings of the dress-circle and one on each side of the proscenium, on a level -with the stage. The total cost of this 1 handsome temple of the lyric drama is close on £8,000, and to all the contractors the greatest credit is due. Everyone has done his best to ensure excellence of workman ship. We have already mentioned the contractors for the building—Messrs Jones and Pollard, Tbe decoration was entrusted to Mr J. Henderson, who, with his efficient, corps, has left nothing to be desired. Con cerning the decorations, Mr Macdonsld, the business manager of Williamson's Opera Company, says there is nothing to equal them in New Zealand, and in Mel bourne, even, they are not surpassed. The plumbing and gasfitting were executed by Messrs Branston and Foster, the stage carpentering by- Mr Adams, and the up holstering by Mr Chermside, The highest compliment we can pay to the architect, .Mr Hartley, is that the buildine will be a lasting monument of his talent. It is com plete in eyery particular, and complete as a whole.

An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the South British Insurance Co. was held this afternoon for the purpose of confirming the following resolution which ■was passed at the last half-yearly meeting : —"That sub-section 4 of article 90 of the articles of association of the Company be altered, by striking out all the words after the word ' manner' AJ»said sub-sec tion; and io lieu thereof, inserting the word 3 following, viz,: "And in or upon, or iv the purchase of real estate, stocks, funds, debentures, shares in limited companies, or securities, and upon such terms as they may think fit, and from time to time vary the invest ments.'" Eighteen shareholders were present, Captain Daldy being in the chair. The confirmation of the resolution was proposed by Mr Joseph Howard, and having been seconded by Mr Taos, Morrin it was put to the meeting and carried nem. Icon, This was the-whole business.

THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.

1 WELLINGTON, this day. The House met at 2.30, when JHIa Excel lency delivered the following address :— HONOUBABLE LKGISLA.TIVK COUNCILLORS AND GENSLKIItEN OP THB HOUSE OP REPRESENTATrVfIS, — It is with much pleasure that I have re course to your advice and assistance on the occaiion of the opening of the eighth Parliament of New Zealand. I forwarded to the Queen an expression, wliidh I fee! sure will have your hearty concurrence, of the deep-felt thankfulness with which all classes of her Majesty's subjects in New Zealand heard of her recent preservation from danger, and of the earnest prayer that she may be long spared to reign over a loyal and united empire, The measures adopted by tbe_ list Parliament to extend the franchise, to increase the representation of the people, and afford more frequent opportunities of ascertaining the opinions of constituencies, may, I trust, cause all classes of the community to watch your deliberations with keener earnestness, and be found con ducive to the permanent welfare and hap piness of the colony. I am glad to be able to congratulate you upon the renewed and well founded confidence which exists as to the commercial prospects of the colony j upon the disappearance of distress among the working classes and upon the general increase of revenue. The proposals submitted to Par liament last sessin for the systematic laying out of roads to promote the colonization of waste lands have had careful attention during the recess, and in ali parts of the colony. Tho work of settlement is pro gressing favourably. New openings are in course of development for the employment of labour and capital. Railwayshave become more productive and fresh groups of popu lation are settling in districts which only require means of convenient access to make them prosperous. A desire for permanent Hottloment on goldficlds and for the profit able union of mining and agricultural pursuits in the same localities is becoming more manifest Tbe present time ia, in the opinion of my advisors, a rcry favourable one at which to press for ward the construction of roads and to facilitate the influx of population. The success of the scheme which has been adopted at Rotsrua on a limited scale for administering lands oq behalf of [the native owners, leads me t> hope that it may have a beneficial and more extended operation in the future. My advisors are of opinion that a plea for leasing agricultural lauds with fixity of teß'ire upon reasonable terms may, witi,advantage, bo iucorpprated with the .general syitem of administering the Crown lands of the colony, and a measure will be sub mitte.l to you with this object. Towards tho close of tho last session of Parliament, the aspect of aifairs on the West Coast of the North Island appeared to my Government to have become moro threatening than had previously been tho case, and my advisers felt themselves compelled to consider whether more activo steps than had been taken might not ba required for tho repression of lawlessness, the protection of Her Majesty's peaceable subjcctn.and the termination of the incroas. ing excitement in that district. All their request the House of Representatives voted a sum of £100,000 to meet such a contin coney, _ In the month of October the time had arrived when conciliation having, in the opinion of many Ministers, failed to offset^ its object, they considered the adoption of more vigorous measures to have become necessary. A procla mation was accordingly issued during my absence from the colony by the admin istration of the Government calling on To Whiti and his adherents to accept, within a specified time, the lands offered to'them, a requuitiou with which Te Whiti'failed to show any sign of compliance. The dangers and difficulties of the position were judged by my Go vornmont oDly to increase with the continued exercise of forbearance, and it was_ resolved that tbe periodical meetines of natives from other localities congregated there should be compelled to return to their own districts, and tbat Te Whiti and Tohu should be removed from a position which was deemed by my advisers to constitute a standing menace to the peace of the colony. Te Whiti and Tohu were therefore arrested and were committed for trial on a charge of sedition. In order to secure the success of tbe operations necessary for these objocts, the Volunteers were invited to leave their districts to render assistance, and a large addition was made in the Armed Constabulary. The thanks of the Cvlony are due to the Volunteers for the readiness with which they answered tho call made npon them, and for their soldierlike conduct while pn active service. The discipline and good conduct of the A.0., entitle them to tho highest praise. My Government desire it to bo recognised, that in the course pursued they have Dean and are actuated by anxiety to avert consequences disastrous to all classes of Her Majesty's subjects, rather than by any desire to inflict punishment. A bill will be laid before you, having for its object to render the trial of Te Whiti and Tohu unnecessary, and at the same time to prevent them from return ing for the present to Parihaka, or recom mencing an agitation which has long caused alarm and approhension of danger among the settlers on the West Coast. lam assured that the confidence and tranquility of the district is es tablished, and a feeling of security exists amongst its inhabitants which has long been unknown to them.

Gentlemen of the Houss of Reprk- SBNTATIVKS. -Tho estimate of revenues and expenditure for the current financial year will shortly be placed before you,

HOSOUBABbE liEQHI/ATIYE COUNCIL" lors and Gentlemen of tub House oy RIPBESBNTATiyKS,—Kottirna will be laid before you which show that the revenue has considerably exceeded the amount esti mated; the railway returns especially show a gratifying increase- The sur plus of receipts over expenditure daring the past year amounts approxi mately to 4 per cent, upon the cost of construction. A new impetus appears to have been given to tvory branch of industry. The yield cf gold for the year which has juat closed, as compared with that of several previous years, shows a marked development of this important industry, and encourages tbe be elief that a further expenditure in opening up the goldlields will be productive of the heat results to tho colony at large. The facts appear amply to justify your making provision for the extension and ultimate completion of the main trunk lines of rail way as well as for other important works in connection with them to which Parlia ment has already given its sanction. Proposals with these objects will he made to yon which the increase of revenue and 'heir value of the pros perity appear fnlly to justify. Tho Com missioners appointed, to enquire into the constitution, practice, and proceedure qf the Courts of Judicatnre within the colony, with the view of preparing suph measures of. reform as would render the administration of justice more' apeedy and cilicacious, and at the same time less postly than at present, have completed their labours, and bills will be presented to you for giving effect to tho recommenda tions pf the Commissioners, Bills will also be introduced to amend tho C«untien and Road Boards Acts, to regulate the making and levying of rates, to effect important changes in the working of the Government Life Insurance Department to improve the law affecting lunatics, to enable affirmations and declarations to be taken iv lien of oaths, to abolish the restraints on the alienation of land, to amend the law relating to the property of married women, to consolidate and amend the law relating to legal practitioners, and for the better management of native reserves, Such of these subjects will reqnfre yohr very careful con? sideration, and under the guidance of pro vidence I trust that your deliberation* wilt result in jnst conclusions beneficial to all classes of Her Majesty's subjects in this polony, ■

One of Messrs Garret Bros.' employe*? named Sanson, engaged at the Whau tanning factory, met with a serious acci dent on Wednesday evening last. By come mean?, of which we are yet uninformed, he bad the misfortune to fall into one of the vessels used tor boiling and tanning bark, Being recovered from the awkward situation he was found to be severely scalded from the thighs downwards. The man was con veyed to his home, in the vicinity, and has since been under medical treatment. He h said to be suffering acutely, and will require the greatest attention to permit of any speedy recovery. Most encouraging news has been received from the "Waihi goldfields, and there was a good- demand for Martha and Young : Colonial shares to-day. Martha's were I sold at 10s, while buyers "of Young ! Colonial were numerous at 4s, There was ! a better enquiry for Southern Cross shares' 1 on 'Change to-day.'

Attempt to' Capture the Authors of the Ohinemuri Vutrage.

A Monster Police Raid.

[BY TKLEQBAPff.—OWN COBKKSPOHDBNT.]

CAMBRIDGE, this day. It having become known to the police that the two natives, Pakara. Te Fnoru and Epiha Talm, who shot at and severely wounded William Francis McWilliams, surveyor, at Kotokohu, near Ohinemuri, in 1879, were about to proceed back to tbo Thames through the Waikato settlements, active preparations were made by tho police to effect their arrest, Sentries were posted on all the roads under the directioH of Sergeant McGovern. Instead of coming through Hamilton or Cambridge, as expected, they went by Wm. Barton's settlement, near Whata whata, where they are at present, Having discovered their.whereabouts, the police are now preparing for a raid on the settle meat. The force consists of about ten constables, and there are said to be about thirty natives. Their capture will be attempted this afternoon, and everything is now prepared for the raid.

A meeting of ths creditors of H. C, Powell, contractor, of Maungatawhiri Valley, was held to-day, when Mr Thos. Macflarlane was elected trustee. The assets in the estate- ars set down at £208 (nominal), and the liabilities at £237.

A poll was being taken in tho Lome* street Hall to-day to decide whether the number of publicans or New Zealand wine licenses in Auckland City Kaat should be increased. Mr Tho?. Seaman acted as Returning Officer. Very little in terest appeared to be evinced in tbe pro ceedings, and, up to three o'clock, only 66 votes had been recorded.

A migration of contractors from this p»rt of the colony appears to have set in. It is now reported that a street contractor named IMly, who was performing some work tor the City Council, has disappeared suddenly. The following memorandum on the sub ject, from the City Mirveyor's department, was read at the meeting of tho City Council last evening:—",It is reported that the contractor for Alexandra-street works (Thomas Kelly) has-gone a-Hiinsinj; since Tuesday la t] and tho men on tho works will knock oh to-night. If this is the case, it Would be advisable for tho Council to enter upon the works nnd complete them at once. There in plenty of money in hand, £405; besides £60 of deposit. About £2JO should complete the works." Several of tbe men have since called at tho Council offices and informed tho surveyor that Kelly 'disappeared on Thursday last, lie informed them that he was going to Mount Albert to obtain stone, but enquiries reveal the fact that he hns not been there, nor has bo been at his homo sineo Tuesday, It is surmised that he proceeded to Syduey by the Ara wata on Tuesday evening, although Coun cillors Goldie aud Montague itated at tbe meeting of the Council last night that they had seen him in town since Tuaaday.

A highly- interesting little event occurred at noon to-day. Quits by accident seven of tho olc'est identities of this pro vincial district met at the corner of Queen street aid Vulcan Lane. The impromptu natuis of the meeting, and the kindly memories of the "good old days'' when they were "boys together," induced the old gentlemen to adjourn to the Queens ferry Hotel to fortify the inner man, and re count their exploitsinthebygone timeswhen they, the pioneers of civilization, helped to lay the foundations of this great colony. In a cosy littlo room a re porter of this paper found the old. gentle men seated, engaged in cheerful conversa tion orer sundry qlasics of whisky, Mr S. A. Wood, befog the oldest identity present, occupied the chair. He arrived in tho colony in 1838. The others were Mr P. Donovan, also an arrival of '35 ; Mr J, Kelly and Mr J. Harp, 1839; the Hon. Thomas Henderson and Mr VV, Goodfollow, 1840; and Mr H. Hayr, 1842. Our representative questioned each member of the venorable assemblage concerning his age, and found there was one with 76 years on Ins shoulders, one 73, two 72, two 69, and one of 66, "When the latter confessed his age, his six companions laughed loudly ut his udolcscencc, one of the three score and tenners remarking that "Mr was quite a'kid.'" One of the oldest of the circle said, " You soc we all drink whisky, and I don't thick you conld gat seven healthier old men anywhere. I have been a whiskey • drinker since I was 14. Docs it look as it it had hurt me 1" Tho conversation then assumed a graver toue, and one of the gentlemen suggesting that it Slight be tho last occasion on whioh they should meet, Mr Goodfollow announced his intention of proceeding to Han Francisco to visit hiit son, who is a lawyer practising iv that city. Before the pleasant gathering dissolved, the kindly old gentlemen deter mined to hold a re-union of all tho old oolonistsin Auckland, residence in the colony for 40 years being tho length of time required to establish one's old identity ship, as Mr Whitaker, Ilr. Pollon, and other legislators, have boen here since 1842, it is probable that the talked-of re-unicm will not eventuate till after the end of the present ecssiou of Parlia ment,

A medical certificate is among the treasures of the London General Post-oftice, worded as f illows :—" This is to certify that I attended Mrs in her last illness, and that she died in consequence thereof " " I will be down directly sir," as the pill said to the patient.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, MA? 19.



Meet-inns. , UNIOM LODGE QF MARK MASTERS. The Kmerxenoy Mooting called (or FRIDAT, May 19. will NOT bo hoia, JAMKB OABLAW. W.M. May 18,1822. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY (LIMITED). Novice is hsraby given that an Bxtcaordlnary Gaaeral Meeting of the New ZetJand Shipping Company (Limited) will be hold at tHa Offlcoa of tha Compiny, Heroford-atreet. GurUtohurcb, on TUitHDAY. the 33rd day of May »oxt, at 12 o'olook noon, wh«n a special Hssolntlon will be proposad anthorlelnt? an inoraaae of the capita OC the Company. Dated this wjoond day of May, 1883. By order of the Board of Directors. ISAAC GIBBS, ActiiiK-Soorotory. ROYAL OAK GOLD MINING COMr PANY (LIMITED). An Extraordinary Speolal General Meeting of the Shareholders in this Company will be held at the Company's Offloe, Ooromandel, on SATURDAY, 3rd day of Jane, 1882, at 10.30 a.m. Bußinofs: To confirm the resolutions here under written, paused at a general meotinor of hareholdora held on the 29th of April, 1883 1— That the Capital of tho Koyal Oak Gold Mining Company (Limited) be increased four thousand five hundred pounds, by the creation of twelve thousand new nharos of seven Bhlillngg and sixpence oaoh, nothing paid up. That tho present Shareholders have thp option of taking up those shares, in the proportion of two new shares tor overy Bhare now held by them, respeptively, aqd all shares not bo taken up by tho ' first dar of July next ehall bo (Uppofad of as the Directors may think bsst for the benefit ot the Company. W. HOKNB, Seorefary. . * Coromandel. 16th May, 1882. A UCKLAND PERMANENT |CO jt\_ OPERATIVE BUILDING AND IN VKBTMBNT. SOCIETY. NOTICK. The Tontb, Annual Meeting of the Anokland Permanent Cooperative Building and Invest ment Society, tor receiving the annual report and accounts, and electing a committee of management and auditors for tho ensuing year, will bo hold in the Leoturo Hall ot the Yonne Men's Christian Asaoolation, Albert-stceet, on TUESDAY, the 13th June, 1882, at half-pant sevenintheeyenlng. JOHN BATGKB> Secretary K.B.—ln accordance with rule No. 41, nom inations of Candidates tor office imißt bo lodged with theSeoretary onorbefoteSUtMav. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPBKiTIVK BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. In compliance with a roquleltlon from 31 Members of the Soolety (which requisition Is now exhibited in the Society's) Office, as re quired by Rule No. 40), I hereby give notice that a Speolal Mooting ot tho Auckland Per manent Co-operative Building and Investment Society will be held on TUESDAY, the 13th day of June next, Immediately after the ordi nary annual meeting ot the eald Society, coa veced for 7.30 p.m. on that day. BUSINKSB: To Repeal Knles Nob. 3. 1, 6,14,16,18,19,21, and 75 and Sohedule F.and to euact New Rules and a New Schedule) instead thereof, as adver tised in " The New Zealand Herald" and The Evening Stab, of 10th May. 1882. JOHN BATGER. <„,■, as* ■ •■■: ■"•■'< ■ ' ii-Ssoretary,



i ' Wautea. WANTED, an Aesißtt.ut to the Dress making; constant employment, Noai but a good ont> need apply.—Address Mrs E • Combeß. Wynyard-street, Anckland. ANIEO, a good General Servant,— Apply immediately to Devonshire Houee, Hobflon-Btreet. __^ WANTED, a Clicker ; also Apprentices to the Fitting and Machinery.—Cnrt wrlght and Carthew, Boot Upper Manufao turers, Brey-street. WANTED, for a Country Journal, an Editor.—Apply by letter only, with testimonials, to VKL. care ot W. B, Lane bridge, the Bureau. Quaen street. ANTED, a respectable Oeneral Ser vant; must bo a good laundress; -no ohildran,-Apply to Mrs Hallett, opposite Bishop's Court. ParneU. ANTED, a good General Servant"; muat be able to Cook. Albo, a Qlrl about 18.—Apply Mrs MoCart's Registry Office, Symonda-atreat. «7ANTfcD, a smart Youth tor the t T Drapery,-A. E. Kenton, Draper, North ahoro. -Va/"ANTED, a good General Servant, T T with reforenoeß; wages. 10a per week. -Apply. Mrs Jaoka Jttegistry OfQoo, Mount Kden Koad. \ij ANTED, a Young Girl to serve in a r V Draper's Shop.-Apply Btab Offloe. WANTED, a good Watertight Closer ; alaa Female Appronticos.—J. Trenwltli Boot Faotory. vvakofield-atroet. V,V ANTED, a Strong JCrrand Boy.— i T Apply to Mime ft Choyoe. WANTED, a good Cook and.Larmdreas. —Mra Bhera, Arney Koad, Remnara. Vl/XNTiiD, iraiutdiately, Improvers to Tt tho DressmaKlng.-Dunno, Hall & Co., Qaaop-Btioot. W~ "ANTED, a General Servant; refcr occes required.—Apply to Mrs Hey wood, Remners, near Bt. Mtrti's Church, WANTED KNOWN. — Mattratses I jMnttrasßOß I Be in time. Good 4ft Gin Double Hod Flax MtiUraiaos are bolng cold at 12s lid at Dumpier* Furnuhlng Branoh. Hobson street. ANTKD, a U»od Coach or General Smiih; comtant smnle/meat—Jamw Mwoklo, Coaohlinllder. &c, Vlotorla-st Hast ANTKD, a respectable Boy lor a Butoher's Shop.—M. Breaday, Hobson a treat. W ANTKD, General Scrrant.—Apply, lira W ii«on, Epsom Bond, Mount Kdon, near Bff'lth's'bas terminus. \»7ANTED, a good Smith; aUo Two T T Strong Intelllgact Boys for the Hone Shooing aid Qenoral amithlng.—Apply Geo. Leahy. Dock Iron Worka. WANTED, a Housemaid, where two other servants are kept.-Mrs Malcolm Bai^kß, top of Grafton Koad. \\/ AN FED, two Females Servants for « v tho country—one to aot as house and lanndrymald ths other as oook.— Apply Mrs flower, corner of Albert &nd Burham-atreete. ANTED, Saddlers; constant employ munt and highent wages.— W, S. Jonos, Quoen-streut. WANTED, a icapeotuble Girl »f good address and pleasing maanori, as an Apprentice In tbe Sbow-rooa of a Drapery Establishment lv Quoea-atroet,—Apply by lutter to Zephyr, BfAit Office. WANTED, T#o Chorus L«dies — Sovrano uid Coatralto-good volsot— Addroßß " Chorus," Star Oflloa. ANTH.D, a respectable Youth to drivo a baker's cart. — T. S, Philip, Newton. W ANTBD, really first-class Machinists; a>so, Maohlnlnt Apprentices; also Clicker Approntioes,—Young Bros,. Durham Btroot. WASTKD, a Basket-maker; good wagoß.—Addrcia w. Star Offlce. ANTJtD, to adopt respectable Young Girl from 11 to H, by a worthy farmor. —Particulars Hannaford's KOKistry. ANTMD, a Situation as Barman, by an excerienoed man; ref»renooa if ro qnlrud.-Apply by letter, o.q. Star Offloe. WANTSD, a Young Lady as atsisUnt, —Apply at Montague's lTauoy Bizaar, botween a and I p.m.; one seonstomed to tho fanoy trada preferred. W ANTKD, to sell a Four-wheeled Wagon. Strong and Cheap.—Apply to W. Crowther, Wellesley-street Kaat. \\J AHIEu, Four Good Joiners for v V Hawora Bach and Uoor Faotory ; wages; 10a per da;; innut bo acouilumed to mill work. —Apply atonoe ta Davloi. Biohard &: Hop-wood. IifANTKD, Two respectable Youths T T as Apprenticed to tho Maohlno Printing Bnslneeß.—Apply Stah Olilco. vy ANTKD, one or Two well educated •» ' Lads, as Apdrentloes In a newspapor offlo«.-Apply to C. K. Mitoholl, " Uaurani Trlbuno " 011100. Ohinemuri. \\; ANTED, a Medical Officer for No. 1 t » Dlstriot Anokland Railway Pf ovldoni Sooloty, to attend Membors and ihelr ramilles, In acoordance wits Ualea o( the ttooioty. The District oomprltcs from 112 to 120 momboni. Applloatlon, Blatlng terms nor mtmber. to be sum to the unden-ii{*ed not Utor than WihMay. W. JfRKSKY, Seoretarr, Anoklqnd Rail way »ttttlon. \* ANTED BliKN—The Urand Double V> Bed Sprlq« Mattrussefl at 555, anil the Gooo. Palllauses at lls tbep»ir. at Dampler'a Furnishing Branch. Uobson-street. ANTED to Sell, a Bakery, Con foctionery and Grocery Business com bined, U a rapidly rising dlstriot; good trade in small kooUb ; about £300 roaultod; long lease.— K. Watorti, Queon-streot. W ANTKD, t\yo Unfurnished iiooms, with unpltco, ot small houso, near Quotrntreot.—Addreaa, J. 0., Star offloe. WANTED, a Situation as Governess to young children; oouetry preferred,- Apply. by letter, to "Governeao," Btar Offloe. WANTED KNOWN—Mr Gardner's English Pharmacy. Qaeen-atreot, la con neotod by Telephone with North tfhoro and Takapuna- ANTKD to Hire, a Strong BpriDg Cart (to carry 3i) owt.). with option of purohaeo —Adrlresi*, " Cart." Star Offloii. ANTiSD, 200 Tons Ifirowood.— Apply New Zealand Timber Company. WANTED, Two. Young Gentlemen Boardora in ploasantly situated honse, within five mlnotea ot Poet-ofuoe. Terms, fil por week.—Apply at this offlca. Vi/ ANTED, by a young Lady, a Situ ▼ t ation as uaiiy QoTorneßß for youni? ohildran in or near Ponsonby.—*.ndroo3 XVii, PoßtOffloo, Auckland, ■■ WANTED, Hoard and KcaideDce for a nnmbor of the Members of the Opera Company. — Address, with terms. Manager Abbott's Opera Honre. W~ ANTED, * tw» or three-roomed lonie, 'sear Old Hou>e at Home, Hobaan-Btreet— Apjily with pnrtUularß at D.irplcr'a. Hobaon-streat. -VT AS TED to Purchase or Lease, a Ti- T V tr«o Bush: also, a Bnsh ot Parirl, Rata. SCo; available distanoa to railway or water carriage,—Apply ts II Partlngton, Htiohbnry'i Bulldlngß, (Jnpsn-Btreet. WANTED, the La,dies of Ponsonby to know that they oan get Crewels. Silks. Wools, Brlgga* Transfers, and a variety of Fanoy Qoods. at A. Hi Ka waxds'a, Draper, nsar tbe Thres Lamps, Ponsonby. Your patronage respeotfoily eoltolted. • VajvTED. by a respectable middle ' TT aged person, a Situation as House keeper to an Klderly Married Couple; salary balaK seooadary to light duties, with an ap proxlmatlon te home oomforts. \TT ANTED KNOWN - Double Iron T T Itedsteads (grand line) reduoed to 25? .at Dampier's, Uobton-stroet. \XJ ANTBD Known—That J. Cosgrave TT and Co. have tbe Largest and Beat Stock ot Men's and Boys' Clotuing to choose !rom in Auokland. ANTBD immediately, £100, in a pro fltablo investment, with Froohold for sooniity.—" fcccti'ity," Poat-oflloo. Anok]and. ANTED ifNOWN—A. &G. Brook, ParneU and Newmarket, have Opened [heir Winter Stock of Boots and Shoes, ex Remington. YVANTKu, One or Two respectable T T Yonne Men to board In a quite family, near Queen-street, Terms, 61 per week (waBhlDR inolndedl.-Apply Star Offloe, ANTJbD KNOWN, that Instalments upon Sewing Machines must be paid when due promptly.—W. O, Dennw, Qneen street. %\r ANTED, Land, about 3 Acres, with f T or without Houbo, near Newmarket or Mount Kden Station.-Jas. Stlohbury, care of Cochrane and Son, Kort-street. ANTED.—To Carpenters, Builders, and Cabinetmakers.—Fi^t-olass Turn. ing. In all its branches, can be had at greatly reduoed rates, at Mills & Co.'s Steam Faotory, corner Vlotorla and Cohurg-atreets. WANTED Known, that you can Dress well for a Bmall Weekly Payment by going to Munro and Mllllgan. See advertise ment on front page. WANTED KNuWN, that you will greatly oblige by coming early In the day as our shop ia smalL-J. &W. Williams. 82, Karangahape Rood, (opposite Crawford's, Chemist. _^ WANTED KNOWN—J. B. Marriott, Auctioneer and General Salesman, wDI h*ld his aale of Horses, etc, every Wednesday In eaoh week. WANTED KNOWN — That North Shore Pharmaoy is now open.—Gard nor, M.P.8., Hng., Ohemlat. &o. WANTED KNOWN-That J. Cob grave and Co. are selling Tweed Mao klntOßh Coats for 308. warranted. WANTBD.the Public to Come and See the Washstands at 10s, Dressing Tables at Ba. Choffoniers, Chests Drawers, and all the other Wonderf gl Bargains, at Dampler's, Hob- BOn-ptroet. . WANTED— Tenders ter Six Chains ol Fonoicg, at the North ehoro, Parirl posts, Hobartown rails (a dltoh and two rails), ! until SATURDAY.—AppIy Mr Byre, Draper, ! yiotorla-Btreet, T\J£T ANTED KNOWN that tha Vlcionai V T Loan and Discount Agenoy'a Advertise ! ment appsaraon ith cage. 6th oolnmn. WANTED KNOWN—In consequent ot my large utook of goads, I have re duced tbe Iron Double Bedatesds to 25a, so b in time, at Dampiert Large New Shop, Hobson etreeti



Warrceo. WANTED, a Barman.—Apply, Aucl land Hotel, WANTED, a Junior Hand or Improve for the Bakehouse; must be able t mould.—Apply to-night to C. Kinßeford, 101 Grey-street. \*A ANTED, a Cottage of 3 or 4 rooms V T near Queen-street.—Apply JH, Qoverno Browne Hotel. --_ ANTED—Tailors to bear in mini that I have in stock a largo aesortmen cf Black and Bine Supernnes and Doeskins Tweeda. Coatings, Bedford Cords, and Trim mlngs ot all descriptions, short lengths of whloh I out at Wholesalo Prioe. A. LOVSTT, WoUesley-etreet. WANTED, —Come and see the new Cane-bottomed Chairs at la 6d ,new Wash ngtnn Chairs ds, Cano-bottomed Rooblntr Chairs 9a, Children's new Kockers 3s 6d, Children's new high Chairs ia, at Dampier's large aew shop, Hobson-street. \\r ANTED K.NOWN — That J. If. V V Dalton has Opened a Speolal Branch of ;he Tailoring Buslnoss In Victoria-street East, for the purposo ot making Ladies' Garments, »uch as Ulsters, Habits, Jaoketß, etc., made in tho most approved stylos, by flrst-olass work men. ANTiSD-Come and see the New Imitation Horse-hair Spring Couches at 455, also tho Grand New .Oainauk and other Spring Oouches 389. and the lot of Chairs to match tho above.very oheap.at Damplor'a Large New ahop, Hobsonstreet. WANTifD KNOWN-James Hughes, Praotlcal Landsoane Gardener, has commented business as Jobbing Gardener; firßt-class work guaranteed.—Address, opposite Allen's drapery, vlotorla-Btreet west. ASTEU KNOWN—Carriage Kugs from 10s 6d to Sss: Blankets, from 12s per pair; Coooa Matting, lyd wide, 2s fld per yard—imparted direct from v. and T. Watt ft Co., M»noheßter—at J. and W. Williams. 82. Karangahape Road. \,y AINXKD KnuWM, that JS, Mitchel v T sou & Co., No, 19, Queen-stteek Wharf, are sellinK Mulzo, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Flour, Oatmoal. &0.. Sep.. at lowest market rates. ANTED Known-That d. Cosgrave and Co. are Soiling Men's Serge Suits for 87s Cd. WANTED KNOW*!—That E. Porter V T und Co. have Opened their Now Ware house at Newmarket, with a Large Assortment ot FurnUhicg ana General Ironmongery. All Goods at Town Prioes. \V AM'EO KNOWN.—That Protessor T * Quscott has received a Urge stook of British aud Amerloan herbs, ami he is prepared to Bupply the public with the same at Id per ok. As ho Is the only practical herbalist La ho oolony hln stool; will bear Inspection. V\7 ANTED Known—That J, Coagrave II and Co. are BelMneStrooir Heavy Tweed Trouflora for 8a lid. . WANTED— Board and Residence in a private family, by a young Mechanic- Apply, Btutlnit terms, to' Mcohanio," Stab Office. VVrANTED, Ladies to call and «cc the T r Best Value ever offered in Auckland In Ladles' and Children's Stockings—Bulling at about half the usual price-at Hollowav's, 217, (Jooen-stroet (next to Hewln's). WANTED— Come and sec the New Imitation Horae-hair Sprlig Coaohesat ■10s; also the grand Now Damask and other ttpring Conches, 38s, and tho lot of Chairs to mttoh the above, very cheap—At llampler'a Large Mew Shop. Uobßcn-atroet. ■ XNTED KNOWS—That we don't tell joa that we are dlreot Importers and bay our Goods In Auofcland. Those who oubt it, look at the bills of lading hun? in our shop—pai Oxford. 7 Cases: Halolone. 12 Cases. —J. and W. William. 82, Karangahape Road. WANTED.— Come and see the new Cane-bottomed Chairs at 4s Cd, new Waahißßton Chairs 4a, Cane-bottorood Rooking Chairs 9b, Children's new Rockers 3a 6d, Ohil dren's naw Higk Chnirs U. at Damplec's Large Now Shop. Hobßon-atreot. WANTED KNOWN—UHKAP Tim ber 1 Cbeut Tihbeb 1 And.oll other kinds of Building Materials, can be purohased oheaper and better than anywhere doe at the i Yurdu of D. Gold 18, Albart-slroat There being no monmfaotory tor Joiners' Ttmbor on the pro mlsos, the customer has an additional oppor tunity of getting superior Umber. Wheel rlghta' Matorlals always In s>»ok. WANTED KNOWN—The Auckland Timber Company .Limited (Into G. Holdablp fc Co.), are selling every description of Timber; also. Bathes, Doors, Mouldings, Turnery, Vretwork, &c, at Speolally Low Prloes.—Outtom-honse-street West. WANTED KNOWN.—We have re ceived, per Haloiono, 2 oases Boys Ovorooats. We can fit LUtle Boys, i years old, with Long Overcoats, with the New Military Cape, made from Beat Oxford Tweeda. at from 8a <W to 19s Od; Vonthß', from 12e Od to 3(8; Men'a Long Tweed Ovorooats. 21a to 30a e»oh: ditto. Nap and Poter&ham's, from 21a to 37s 64; Diago nal ditto, 253 to 37i Cd.-J. and W, Williams, 82, Karangahapo Kottd. WAN! ED KNOWN—That J. Cos grave & Co. are Soiling Men's Qeolone Tweed Trotwora ftnd Veeta for 17a 6d. ANTBD KNOWN, that I amLower lne ray Prioea to suit the times, and by m doing I am nuklnii; Suits, to measure, from £3 12s and upwards. Best quality Tweed*,— Bannookburn, t-heviot, and Mosglel,—and defy competition N.B.—Cat and Kit guaranteed.— T. LONEKGAN, Tailor. &0., Wyndham-street, one door above Btab 011100. ' \\, ■ ANTEU K>OWN, that WILLIAM j Vl Wmht, Oaneand Beat Chair Monufao- ' rarer, wishes to Inform the pnbllo that ho can dow Hupply them both.at bis r«sldenoo, Wyod ham-etreet, ana at tho City Market, with all kinds of Household Furniture at the lowest possible prioea, Albo, every description of Furniture Repaired aud Sold on Commission.— Note the Address—Wyndham-street and City Market. WANTED KNOWN —F. Shailer, Tailor, Kden Terraoo, next Kdon Hail, has oommenoed bneinesa in the above lino, ana trusts by strict attottlon to all orders to merit a fair share ot pntroTi&go from the sunonndlng district, where a tailor Is maoh.iee^od, Repairs neatly oxe oated. f enta' own materials made np. WAM'I'JtD, the following important things Known—3ft 6lu double Flax Mattratses, 6s; superior do, 8s; iU Gin denble Flax Mattrasses. 8s: superior do, 12a Cd; Sft Halllanfico, 7s; ttt 61n do, lls; grand double spring Maitrasnos. 16s; Stretchers,is andss, at Daiupioi's Large New Bhop. Hobaon-stroet. ANTED, the Gentlemen of Auckland to know, that at this date. May 13th, I buvo only 67 of the Patent Talothos Waterproof Coats left, and I have orders for nearly quarter that number. 17a Cd to 558, remember. No Coat guaranteed unlws the manufacturer's oamo la embossed In large gold aad Bilk letters —Cooper, Box & Go. Qneen Viotorla-stiwet, London, on tho lining, below the yen- Ulatlne tuhes.—To be had only of J. & W. Williams, Importers ol Drapery and Clothing, !. ICaranKfthapo Road. ANTKD KNOWN—A Splendid Line of Beautiful Uloographa, lately arrived; also, ChUdron'a Toy Book»,fxorald each; Clocks, Photographs, Stationary, and General Fanoy Goods, two Lovely Wax Dolls, life-size and life-like, just received per Oxford, are ore&tlnir quite a furore among tho fair Bex, young and old. The finest display of 8d ana la Goods ever mm .tin tho oolony. On tho 64 counter there ura over 2000 arttoles, and on the Is counter, which la. 50 feet in length, thore aro between 1.600 and 2,000 dlatinot artlolea. New consignments of Qoods have just arrived by Oxford, and others are on their way from Knrope per Halclone and Laira. — A New Department, viz., that, of BOOKS has just been added to the Aroade; Mr Ooodeon having joined tho business of Bookseller to his other business. Inspection cordially invited. TTT ANTKD X N O W N. NOW SHOWING, AT J, G. BROWN'S, FARNELL, NEW DRESS US, NEW FANCY QOOD3, NEW HOSIERY, NSW GLOVEB, NEW RIBBONS, NEW OLBTKRS, MANTLES & MILLINKKY. ®? UNDER TOWN PRICKS. "«» J. G. Bro^n. PABNBtb. r^OVERNMENT INSURANCE DE VJT . PARTMKNT. INDUSTRIAL BRANCH. WANTED, an Agent for Onehunga and Dis trict. Applications, atntlng references, former ex perience (it any), to be made to R. H. DOUBB, Superintendent, Auckland. TO BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted, a, good man for Hewn and Pegged Work; con stant employment,—For particulars,: npply to Star office. f XOAL AGuNCY wanted by Man of v>/ many years* experience)- (Cull particulars, address Coal. Stab Office. O BUTCHE KB.— Wanted to Let, in Wakefleld-street, an old established Shop, at present ooonpled by Mr Bainion, Butoher, Wanted to Sell, a Butohsr's Light Delivers Cart.-w, and X, Basten, Coachbulldsrs, Dur ham-street. TO CAKTbßS.—Wanted, about NX Loads ot Ballast (scoria) Removed fron View Koad, Mount Kden.—Apply at the Toll house. SITUATION WANTED by a steads respeotable man In a store, or any posltloi In town: good driver; knows town well.- Addreaa by letter, JO, Star office. jpT^V^l^N^^¥^WAlTTED~to~leacl VJT Kngllsh, &o, and Muaw; Children's age from 4 to 8 —Apply by letter, stating age am salary expected. AC. Htar offloe. mO FISHERMEN.—Wanted, a Numbe X Ot Scats equipped with nets, and all applt ances for fishing, to proceed to Helenavillj where flatly supplies will be taken at hlghee prices by the Kalpara Canning Company.- Apply to J. A. Wilson, or to agents, L. I Nathan and co., Auokland. ODONTaLGICON, the New Remed for Toothaohe.lnstantaneoaßly stopß Tootl aoho and arrests decay. Prioe, Ib.—C. VI 600DB0N, London Arcade. STOKES'S POINT.-Splendid Allot menta fenoed and planted with fruit as ornamental trees, in splendid position, ove looking the harbour, near the beach.—D. ] Uvans, Estate Agent.



TO i_i6t rf\O LEr, New Six-roomed House in St X Mary's Road; Kan LUd on. tack and well &o.—Apply to Mr Knight, Butoher. f 110 LET, at Conquest Place, six-roomec X House. outbuildings, large garden ; rent 12b.—Iuqnlro M. Ryan, Grocer, I'arnoll. T|^O LBT, a 17-roomed House at TauraDga, X known as Grasslok'a Boardin K-honse, salt able tor a large and extensive trade, and within two minutes' walk of the wharf; a lons louse can be obtained.—it pply to John A. Clark, Commission Agent, Tauranga. ''110 .LET, at Unehunga, a House ot niao X Toomg; thoroughly well finished, with loaph-houae, stable, &o.; Bltnate on Norman's HIU, good vlow, healthy situation; ontry at once.—Apply to Wm. Btevenßon, Onennnga. np() LET, Office corner of High-street and r-ar "&H. oai? I*ne.-Apply to R. Homo, atovo L. W. Eaton's. Quean-street. MHO LET, that Corner Allotment, with J Cottage and Carpenter's Workshop there on, situated at Ponsonby Boad; well adapted or a builder.—For nartloularß apply to Wllilsm Kosta. Manager Union Baah and Door Co. i*\o BE LIST, in Syiuonds-street, the „ ■ Kesldenoa of J. Robertson, Ksn.-Apply to jr. v. Mwlngton. r|>o LET, Two Shops in best part of i Queen street; rjno LET, at Ponsonby, a 5-roomed Cot iejford.street and DedwoodTerrgoe.— Apply to J. tj Will 08, 10 LET, in Wellington-street, a com fortable 8 roomotl Houuo, every oonve- TIO LET, ShopandDwelling-house, near d v °3 lsS v H°bson and Cook-streets, next Mr Parker-a.>orocer—Apply. T. Oonatablo. rpO LET a Small House, suitable for a c^ ete e Bar Ofl y o l? haDl°'S Ba*-*PP* rMO LET, a Family Bosidence coßtaininjf t& v?» r wmA 'S ltVnltaWo ontbnlldlngs, on dtatSf ££. th Po^ V Posseaalon given iiTme gl&jflßg,£ &to»* "*»*» **»■»• V°hJ H SHUKE -To Let, a New STltßhiJ ?„? ?^i? TOO^ B' weU '"natad, and j^li Pnder. Dovonport Store. For Bale. \?°» Z^f' ™ Kwmt-rtreet (off Kyber ™« TO ™f'' a.flno New S^-womed Honee with every convenience; water laid on to kitchen and ta*k containing 800 gallons. Karly applied riV JOaS Mrsr- f Si 80 ' Honßes 'or Sole at mOR SALE, Mechanics' Bay, 6 and 4 r P<.rS Om fed 8- near Railway Bridge.- H. Partlngtoo. Btlohbnry'a Buildings. U>OK SALE, off Newton Koad, a good JL comfortable Houbo, with laruo orohard • muR SALE, a Team of Horses, Cart", VJn C A°& P6ag-Apply to °- Kean' *""» [pOKSALB, a commodiouß Eight.roomed |fiMPTY CASKS.-*. lar ß e number for street ~PPy" Snakes Pear and Co., Queen iyOHY MOOB.-For Sale, a large ™Ji n ?0"? e ',in,Bood order, and nearly an aore Bwin^toa" °' land ta«efllUy Planted.-*. G. (N KaKTON KOAD.-For Sale, a Seven: la™L .n"? 6* ? OUBe- P'eaßantly sitnated In a M EiL OurlAUi!:' 0)1 volcanic land, ■L^ fliSO. on easy terma.-F. G. Bwlngton. 3UILDING SITES at Mount Eden, . Synonds-street, and Poneonby unaur - "Q. Swing 0' nealtMdnessTpoß. (TILARENCE - STREET Ponsonbv.- Bwlngton?° aW Md Lana Bt lowl*io°.-lr. 6. "|>ERKSiFORD.STREET(near Church)— wiUBW 26 aonsa and -^otment, &M.-V. G, Tl/TOUNT ALBJERT-10 Aores.-J?. G. -*-'J- Ewlcgton. F. J. MOSBJ. [W. F. O'SULLIVAN] iP» J. MO S 8 & CO., *- • LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, BHO)ITtAND-BTHEKT. oUX t ion. ParUCtaarS BUVta Obtaln6d MONEY TO LKND on Leasehold or Free hold Beourlty at Current Rateß of Interest WK ALSO INDENT for Implements. Ma <*£?*]?' °* Oogifl ot any deaoriptlon, tbroujch op AKent»-Messrs H. a B3og & Co.. of OornhUl, London-whose large oonneotien and long experience enable us to offer the beet terms to those who may favour us with bnßlness.-F. J. MOSS & Co., Land Vnd Ketate Agents. ahortland-Btraftt. ■- MAKAMARUA. h"AHI. KAIPARA, An Improved K»rm o£ 400 acres, nearly all Jito'SSSr1?* 1!, T. hß Karm "■*» Solute eale. owjog to bnsinees matters wiling the owner away from the dlitrlot It is oneof the oKutooSbSk!" the weU- taown «*«• «5 Tha.lm,provements consist of a new slx v22,?S^ House, papered and painted, oomplete '"SSt^T fe?°°; eeventy aorea of g»od g?assi ■abd vision for garden and orchard. twoTgood S^foffl1 K°odl shftnty. 1« *12 feet, ?hf SS^f\~ A nove. r-^U">g creek runs through eated Rt a Taluatlon lf E\» futthor partlculars^nply to Or on MKTOjUJB-K & HILL, Ori. tones £<&* lnsuriinoe BBlldinßS- Qae^n-fltroot. bHINGLESI SffINuLKSJ Xn Quantities to Suit Purchasers. Delivered Promptly, B. GITTOS AND SONS. J?br continuation, see Fteßt Paqt). Tenaers. »p O BUILDERS. Tflndera will be received up to noon on ?k AT£ RP^ y> tIS B Inßtant> for AddltloDß to oe Bank Premises of the Bank of New Zea land at Coromnndel. Plans, &a, at our offlas, Qaeen-etreet. EDW. MAHONEY & BON. Arobiteots. Fortcontinuatton, au First Poab. tsoots ana bnoee mjSLARGEMENT uf PREMISES Q gRQOKES. Blue Boot, Qdkkn-stbebt, Having Enlarged his Premises, has now opened up an Immense Stock of MEN,*. WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, All of which are New and Wixl-assorted Goods, a Special Book Has been neatly fitted up for Ladles, whloh 1b Strictly Private. 0. BROOKES Has Aooommodatlon to suit all classes, and will do his best to give them Good Valne for thoir Money. tar note the Address— C* DROOKES, BLUE BOOT, Opposite Gabuok and crjluvtzi&'b, Medioai. mOOTHACHE I TOOTHACHE I JL TOOTHACHE 1 Immediate Relief by using EBSON'S MAGIC ESSENCE, in Is Bottlesi » ICKIN 8 HYPOPHOBPHHS3. Awkik's Byrnp of Hypophosphlte ot Liireio is guaranteed equal to tho Frenoh preparations of Dr Churchill, and lesa team half the price, Tlho great expense of the Imported preparation to the slok, and the faot that sucajPharmaceutioal preparatlona oan D 9 maiiufaotured equally well in Auckland, has. Induced the proprietor to engage In me king a really reliable article of Standard Strength and Chemicai, purity that) may be reoommended with confidence by the medical faculty to their patients and others. aiokin's Hypophosphltes will answer all the reanlrements stated, and a trial will suffloe to show that In therapeutical action they are quite as efficacious in all diseases for which the continental pre parations are so justly celebrated. Sold In bottles at 2a 6d each. DoBO, two teaspoonfnls only. Aiokin's Syrup o» Hvpophob phitss of Limb and Soda, especially suitable In some cases of long diseases, and 1b most palatable and cordial each teaspoonful contains three grab* pure hypophosphlte ot lime and one and a half grains hypophosphlte of soda. Sold In bottles at 2s 6d each. Bequest your medical advi 'or to try the Local Syrups ot Hypopsosphltea, made by aiokin ot deualte uniform AICKIN, . Wholesale Manufacturing; Chemist The PhannaoT. Auckland



ret "*Bon_. T> H.V.—Please W»^ te and Meet- IF this should meet the °ye of Ge °*i Thomas Kellsnd, hlB fath L >r wlßhes him oall at Freeman R. Jaokson's, Hi.' vwera' Board ana Kesiaenc'.^ "17" AC AN CV for two or three Gent^mei T five minutes' walk from Post-oil.toe; permanent; 18a per week.—For address iWP' w. D Dallen, Confectioner, Qnaen-streot, t*OAKD & KE-IOKiNCK for Two r,« Jf~* peotable Young Men; also Furnlshfc'i 3ed-room and Sitting-room to let.—Whiu House. Varnoll. /IOVKKJNOK BKOWNJS HO'Wi- VJT HOBfIOK-STBEET. Boabd iMD Lodsiim—. ..80s per Week BrgauißooM....,._____..M ll » rN UPISKI'JB Board and Kcsidence (bath, piano, large «ronnds), not to be equalled, n oentral position la Auokland. for families, ladles, or gentlemen. Address, Star Ofllco. Amusemonta, QT. MAKY'S HALL, ONBHUNOA. A GRAND CONOKBT OF VOOAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. In aid of Education Fund, On MONDAY EVENING. May 22, Doors open at 7 30. Tickets, 2/0. QRPHAN OTOME / IONCERT. CHOKAL HALL. THURSDAY, IBT JUNK, 1882. Tickets, 3/and 2/; at Upton's andßady'g. Public Notices. J^ATE DISASTER AT TIMARU. His Worship tho Mayor will be glad to receive Subscriptions in aid of tho Bereaved Families of tho snfferers at the late Shipping Dliaster at Timaru. Mayor's Office, May 19th. 1882. HOUSES BUILT on the Weekly Pay . ment System.—Apply, No, 2, Grafton Road, Kyber Paes. \ NY Pereon possessing Any or All of —*- tho following books, and disposed to lend them for a short time, would confer a great favour by commnnloating with "Under graduate," Stab Ofllco.—The Diaries of Burton, Narcissus LuttreU, and John Walllngton; the Autobiography of George Fox, the Quaker. \ NY Person or Persons found Carting ±\. Away my Uround, called " Little Hangl toto," will be Proiecuted after this date. JO3KPH SKKLTON. Auokland, May 17,1882. JTCST OPENED, 2 cases Men's and 1 Bora' reltHats; a good stiff felt hat for 88 da.—A. Lovett, Weliosley-atreet. O MINISG SPECULATORS.—Have your gronnd tested before sinking.— IBNRY KVANS is now open to Bore with the Wright and Kdwa'ds Boring Machine or Water uger. From Surface to lOOtc, 6s 6d per toot; 00ft.. 10b ; 300 ft., 15b ; 400 ft., 20s. Fapan tqkessed p>ica. TO ARRIVE. Per SybU, Dircot from Yokohama, We have received cable advice of the dis patch of the SybU, with a FULL CAEQO OF DRHSSED RIOK, for Auokland direct. We oa«r Wholesale Parcels to arrive at equal to Melbourne Prices. L. D. NATHAN & CO. J^OTICE OF DISSOLUTION. Notice is hereby glvsn that tho Partnership hitherto existing between the undersigned ha' been Dissolved by mutual oonsent. All Aoconms owing to and by the late firm will be received and paid by Mr Milne. Dated this 18th day of May, 1882. JOHN MILNB. T. iiKIGH WHITE. John Milne, Colonial Bane Buildings, Continues the Prof osslon of PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, AUDITOR. ARBITRATOR, &o. At the above address. AH business connected with the examination of Acoonnts, the preparation ot Balance-sheets, and tho Winding up of Estates, IST Receive Prompt Attention, Agent for tho Anokland Provincial.District for THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFB ASSOCIA TION OF AUBTRALABIA,where all business connected with Life Assnranoe is transacted. F. STuVIN bees to draw the atten. • tlon of the pnbllo that he has opened an offloe at the Union loenranoe Company's Bnlld injta, Quwn-Btroet, where he intends to oarry on buslnesfi as House, Land, and Estate Agent KED X, WO.IKE tl XA US RKTAIL TEA ADVERTISEMENT, FINKST CHINA TBA SIFTINOS. VI per lb. Selected from tho London market, and re markably cheap.. Gives a strong, thick, and pungent liquor. OIIOICICST PURK FIRST CHOP BHOKKN PANYONG CONGOU. This Tea for valre in tho cup Is worth penoe per pound more money. Price, 1/6 per lb. The like rarely comes Into this market. A BPLKNDID DARJEELING FLAVOURED MIXTUKK j; fpnaranteed a blend ot Pure India and CHna Teas. Price. 1/3 per lb. "TBA EXTRAORDINARY r The ready sale this Tea oommands proves it worthy the namo. Prica, 2/ por lb "FAMILY MIXTURE,' A blend of extra highly cured first crop India and China Teas; will oarry well, and im prove with lengthened brewing In the pot, and prove Itself an economic hlßh-daaa Family Tea, Frioe, 2/flporlb. "VERY RICH DEEP BROWN TBA." A combination of Bomo of the purest, the strongest, and the rlohest flavoured Teas imported. Give it a trial Price, 3/per lb. . SO BOXES "FOCK OAN PEKOE TEA.' Abont the Finest Importation of tho Season. Prioe, 23/ per box, r bkde, Whitbhead, WHOLESALE AND RKTAIL TEA DEALBR, yPTOBIA-BTRICICT. APOKtAHD. AUSTRIAN BKNTW7SSI) Cane Chairs, Austria! Jk Ctaae^SSeL Bentwood Oane Conches an^ LB. uueen-streot. LoullK6^ Anatrfan Bentwood Cane Rooking Chairs. WALNUT DRAWING . «r .. .».. n» ROOM SUITES in 13& c£l£s£££ Silk. Tapeatrr, Rep, and Cre -138, QueeMTeet. tame) Walnnt ' TßDl > egi What note and Canterbnrys. MAHOGANY, CEDAB Rimu, and Kauri Din iVn?«»^V,ii!?' Ing-room Suites In Leather l2B.Qnoßn-stroot. H « |roloth) >nd ■ Cloth. IRON Halt-Tester Bed steads, Iron Frenoh Bed -I^^ steads, Iron Stump Bad us>QneoMtreet*BteaiJß, Iron Folding Ohaii Bedsteads, Iron Cots. PATKNT Spring Bollet Blinds and Venetian 138, Qneen-etreet. Blinds, Gilt Cornices and French-polished Cornice Polet riAEPKTa Hearthrngs, T. as H. COOKB, Vy Llnolenm, Floorcloth, W, Qaoen-fltreot, Matting, Door Mats, Bath • Mats, In great variety. LIBERAL DISCOUNT to Cash Purchasers. All !M!ani>n^SsS: SP1*"1 delivered.free In town, US, Queen-street, catalogues post free on appli- cation. BEDROOM FURNITUBH in Choice Mottled Kanrl, 123, Queen-stree Wardrobes,Bedsteads,Wash stands and Toilet Table TJEBT NEWCASTLE COkL, A CARGO OF HOUSEHOLD AND BLACKSMITHS Per Wentwobte; now dlsoharglngi Also. TAUPIRI, BA"S, KAMO COALS aNI FISEWOOD. Delivered in Town or Country. W. AND G. WINSTONI _^ CUBTOM-HOPBS-BTOBBT. 6 IN. KIM LUUiiH, 2s; Fenders, Is 9 to 255; F liver PattoniCrnet Stands, 3s 6i Mahottany gwlng Qlanflea, da 9d; Bird Cage from Is 6d. LASS SHADES and Stands from ] 6d; Chamber Services, 7s 9 i to 40s; Iro Backets, is 6d; Tubßi 4s 3d; Dinner Service; 70 pieces, 355. GILT CHINA COPS, 7s dozen; Xc Seta, In variety; from 0a; Kngllsh Tli ware, every description; Donble Iron Bed steadi 255, «,._»__—__ SILVER Sets Brooches and Earrings, 7 6d • Jet Brooches, Earrlnra. and Bracelet andtneLawest. Mewostand Cheapest, Stoo SfFurnUhi^andK^G^^AncHand. 219, Quoen-street, '*»-» d\ 1° £IU>UW LKJNT on BuUdlß "SbX." Booletypxlnolpies,oronothori"-fl to son borrowers. Allotments bought at Honses bnllt on weekly payment systet Mortgages and Loans negotiated, See List Properties for sale on th pane. 81z per oot allowed on money deposited for Investment, C. Williamson. Land, Estate and Finano! Astern Voloan Lane, . < .i



_ __jPublioNotices. gANDWICHES AKD COFFEE. *° ALBBRT HOTm- BAR« ~ EVERY EVENING. | - SANDWICHES, FREE. COFFEE, i (id. : ___ " _J__[ ATS ANr* mattil*gl J »'BY ROYAL LKTTBRS PATENT), Manufacturers of pp Patent Mattings Patent Man ,Coooa Mattinirs and Ooooa Mats Wool Bordered Mats. : V OKDA W.OKKS, HIGHWORTH, WlLTS(England). Solo Agents for New Zealand: OPPENtf BIMER & CO., AUCKLAND, Who will rlts Prices and Terms on application. — Skipping, : ; . . "V.T. jrtvA ALBION, S.S..EOR I&plffll^, ' SOUTHERN PORTS. THIS EVENING, 10 O'CLOCK. The above Steamer will leave Queen-street Wharf at 10 p.m. THI3 DAY (Friday, thffl?th instant. :. -1; UNION STEAMSHIP CO. Off N.Z. 3s«*A T> EDUCTION IN FAKES ,_2S§|gte_ v -**' TO LONDON. 3fflßj The clipper ship Halolooo, I"!"" 11*™! AAI at Lloyds: 343 tons register; K. J, Parker, Commander, is vow loading for the übove Port, and to ensure a rapid voyage homo, will bo docked. Her aooommodaUon for all classeu of Paatonp;crs is Biiaurpaßßod. Inapeo tion invited. Fall Saloon K«tfßr«Bs: Eeoond Cabin, £20 to £25: Steerage, £16 to £18. Bed ding, etc., supplied on Board, £5 extra, y vt n> OWJSV & GRAHAM, A(W_ti."" ■ ■—"- ;(U:^ Liost and Found. U 4?1 REWARD. — Lost, on Saturday 3&JL evening, from Newmarket Hotel, a Large Brindled Cattle Dog.—Anyone returning the same to Mr Itnaton, at Newmarket Hotel, ■will reootve tho above reward. NE POUND REWAKD.-Stolen or Strayed from the Grammar School Pad dock. Parnell. last Tnesdav, a 6-year-old Grey Mare, about 16 hands—Whoever will glvoin formation or return same to Mr C. Wood, Par nell, will receive above reward. I ROUND, a part ot a Jet and Gold' Ear* ! ring. Owner oan have it on application. —Bhakeapaar and Co., Queen street.' i, j , f.", y_> TKA.YED or Stolen, from VnmnA'i Bay, a Drown and White getter Bitoh.— Anyone Tctnrning name to M. Mervan, Free man's Bey Hotel, will be rewarded. STRA.YED into my Paddook, a Bed and White Cow; if not claimed within ten days, will be sold to defray oxoanaea,—D»' MUIR, Otahuhu. Auckland, 18th May, 188!!. Licensing Notioes. ','■"■"^\ fg O THE KATJiPAYEBS OF Tflß * LICENSING DISTRICT OF TAKA PUNA. TO-MORROW (Saturday), you will bn called upon to Record your Votes for or ngalnat In. oreaßtng the number of Licensed Publlo llouboii. The present Licensed Houses through the District appear to bo sufficient to meet all pnbllo re qatrementß. If yon are of this opinion, record yonr VOTES AGAlNßTnnyinorea&aof this number: , ;| '-i uorporation Notices. niTY OJf AUCKLAND^ TENDER 3 FOR MAGAZINES, NBW^ PAPERS. AND PiCUIODI@ALB.VOR' FRKK LIBRARY. ;.. «,...>* Tenders for the above will be reoelved until 3 p.m. of MONDAY next. List and conditions at this offloe. Not bound to accept any tendor. P. A. PHILIPS. TownOlork. Town Clerk'a Office, May 18,1882. M Gazette in Bankruptpy. j <j,l T N BANK X U F T 0 Y. A Meeting of the Creditors of Author O. Butiany will be held In my offloe, on SATUR DAY, tho 20th intt., lit 11 o'clock forenoon, to receive my Report and to advise me what I oasffit to do In tho peculiar olroumstanoea of thii caso. THO. MACFFARLANE. * . Tmetoei Supreme Court. Auckland, - - May 18, If 82. Musical. ; OPERATIC fiL.A.'S'S^ P E R A TIC Kj LAB Si MR, GORDON GOOCH his tho honenr to announoo to his musloal friends and other lady and gentlemen amateurs, that his Glass for tho practice of Balfe's popular Opera ?"THK HO HK MI AN BIRL" will Civnmcnoe about tfio end of Jane. • • '<■, The fee of'membership will be 10/8, and will entitle each member to one complimentary ticket to the Concert performance. As the Study of the music will necessitate 6 months' zealena attention and work before its production in oonoert form, Mr. Goooh hopes,—by making the feo for admission very moderate,—that all" amaruur vooalists desirous of taking part in tho - work will be able to join Class, and. enter (con amort) into the praotloe of the Opera music Tho weekly meetings will be held on Thnrs tlay evenings, at 8 O'olook, in the Kohoolßoom at rear of Snprome Court. All ladles and gen men desirous of joining Class, and at the same time Bpendingmany musical evenings o£ prao tloo, are requested to Bend in their names any.'.' time before the announcement ot first meeting, Albert Park. . nWWI Groldmining m otices. ' rpHRUSH GOLD MINING COMPANY- X ; LIMITED. Shareholders whose names, and the number of whose shares are hereunder set forth, are requested to take notice that their shares'for feited for non-payment of CALL of Threepence per share, duo and payable on the Wth day of * December, 1881, will bo sold by publio auction by Mr. William Homo, at his office. Kapanga Chambers, Coromandel, on Saturday, the 27th!,' day of May, 1882, at the hour of twelve o'clock noon, unless the Call, together with the ex penses that may have accrued thereon, be paid . to the manager before tho day of, sale:— ... . Edward X. Green, 250 shares, Nos. 1261 to I 1500; Robert Jukes Glover, 175 shares, Nos. 6001' l to 7000 and 11,926 to 12,000; Alexander Lindsay ( Wilson, dOO shares, Nos. 8101 to 8500; Edmond I Reynolds, 250 shares, Nos. 1761 to 8000: Henry C. Nankervis, 200 shares, Nos. 2501 to 27001 Joseph Parkeß, 100 shares, Nos. 11,651 to 11,7MJ • and Thomas Barrett, 150 shares, Nos. 1501 to 1600 i 11,601 to 11,650; E. t. Brissenden, 1,000 shares, • Nos. 1 to 1,000; Edgar ;D. White, 225 shares, ■ Nos. 2701 to 2550 and 8676 to 9750; Thomas Wei-,., . ington, 200 shares, Nos.«Gol to 1800; Bernard * [ McCaffery, 100 shares, Nos. 3501 to 3600: Alfred , Lockwood, 100 shares, Nos. 9101 to 9200; Edward . Wood, 100 shares, Noa. 5601 to 6,700; Alfred i Opie Carter, 150 shares, Nos. 1001 to 1160. '. '" 1 1 P. J. TIERNEY, Manager. Coromandel, , , . : .', May 19/1882. ~"; ' , ' ' Ecclesiastical. : ; ~i\rEvir north koad congrbga [ J3I TIONAL SUNDAY-SOfIOOL. ! BUNeDi?XK^ S"^ICM WUI to h6W 0» ! MORo Dblrteon,M.A? lO°l£ ' "7 * "**• J« Afternoon, at 3 o'clock, by tho Rev. J. Downing. ■ Evening, at 6.30 o'clock, a Berviee of Sow*. when two short Addresses wm be aim by Messrs Knooh Wood and W. J Moglnlo. '< Auctions. 'I MOJNDAY, MAY 22. J. vJ TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. , 120 packages Jeffrey's Edinburgh Quart Ate, -." } E. & A. ISAAC 8 waif . HAVE received Instructions Id lieli:^' auction, at their Stores, Qneoa-etrseV on Monday next. May 32, at 11 o'clock, f ij^Q PACKAOBS AS ABOVa, i 3 E. & A. ISAACS, j. Merchants and Anctioneera. g| , ————______ , »° QOUfHLAND RUNS—LEASES _ O WHICH EXPIRE MARCH, 1883, " i- Crown Lands Offloe, s. Invercarulll. May 6, lEB2. The Lloensoa of S3 Rons, oomDrlslng 171 Ist jb ttorea, for a term of Ten xears, oommisnouuc b, the Ist March, 1833, will be offered by AnoUoa ilc at the Land Cffloe, In vorcargiil, on WEDNES DAY, tho Hth day of Judo proximo, at 12 o'olook, at the upset rental of twopence ocr aore per annum, nnder tho general oonaitlona - contained in " The Land Act, 1878," and "Tho ie Land Act 1877 Amendment Aot, lbJO" Flans „ showing boundarioa can bo Been at Burve* i d Office, Inveroargill, and lithographs can be n . obtained at any Land Offloe throughout the nj OOlony. ,a '\ - , ;-■■; r>,\ it. : ;MW.aPBARSOJr. _ Commissioner of Crown Lands. tal — -. — ' f" 11 ■ ~ I on.Fiwth Fage.)