THE PULPIT AND SCEP TICISM.

"Thk Pulpit ia Relation to Scepticism" formed the subject of a special lecture last evening by Rev. G.B. Monro, ia St. Lnke'i Fresbyterian Church, Remuera. There wan an average attendance, with a larger proportion of men than usual. The preacher took for his text the words of Ist Timothy, eh. 6, v, 20; "Keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called." He remarked that early in the history of the Christian Church, a species of Gnosticism, which was an attempt to combine the Greek philosophy with the teachings of Christianity, com manded the attention of the apostles and led them .to consider the beat means of checking the current scepti cism. Paul's counsel was to "avoid" these themes of contention, but rather to preach • the truth. These here sies were calculated to produce mysti fication in the mind ; and to draw attention to them would give them an undue promiu ence, and bring them under the notice of many who otherwise would not have heard of them. Truth was certain m the end to , oain the victory over error, if constantly | and consistently presented. There was no donbt that, since the era of cheap printing, the power of the pulpit had been very much diminished. The people had broken the chains which formerly bound them so firmly to church education, and free enquiry, in itself a good thing, was now pursued in regard to all subjects, and more especially religions questions. He would be a narrow or prejudiced man who would deny that the Press had now a far wider power than the pulpit. Ever since the mental emancipation of. which he spoke, the pulpit had altered very much; and men now enquired into dogmas which used to be given out with all the force of supposed infallibility, while numbers looked to the Press as their only educator and guide. But whatever might be »aid by the opponents of Christianity, the Christian l'ulpit, if true to its mission and dignity, had still an immense influence in the world, and could never be wholly superseded by (the Press. Among sceptics of the present day there was a doubt which was honest, and muit be respected by all liberal and intelligent Christians; but there was also a scepticism which wus the jut flimoof ignorance and presumption. But while tuere were many high-minded and honest men among the opponents of the Scripture*, lie thought the Poet Laureate landed them too highly when he wrote :—

" Thero lives more faith in honest Doubt, Believe me, than ia half your creeds."

If there was a truth in this statement it was probably to the extent formerly stated by John Newton—" There i« more good in Home men's doubts than there is in other men's certainties." There are men, like the Apostle Thomas, who demand positive proof far everything which they are asked to believe, and Bach a frame of mind was often very useful to the cause of truth. The essentiU point was that such men should be prepared to own the truth when it was sufficiently demonstrated to them. But the great majority of sceptics were not honest, nnd this was shown by the flagrant way in which, in their writings, they misrepresent and distort the Christian side of the ques tion and its evidences. They generally pre fer misrepresentation and ridicule to sound reasomingandcalm investigation of evidence. As an instance of this dishonesty, be alluded to the confession of David Hume that he had never read the New Testa ment with attention. Tbo scepticism founded on ignorance and arrogance was not worthy of attention; but it was not patting the matter fairly to say that the pulpit looks upon all scepticism as a bug bear, and docs not like to face it. de ferring to tho leading form which scepticism assumed at the present day,—viz., opposi tion to miracle, on the ground of the in- Tiolabiity of law—the rev. gentleman, niter quoting Herbert Spencer, Huxley, &c, on the subject, affirmed that science would yet be harmonised with Scripture in every particular. If science be an honest investigation of God's works, and theology an honest interpretation of His Word, they must be fonnd to agree; and want of agreement betokens a flaw in the one or the other. He instanced the old theologians' interpretation of the Scripture account of creation as having taken place in eiz literal days, and said that since the science of geology had shown the falsity of that ground, tbe Church had amended her teaching on the subject; but this had in no way affected the Bible account. Some of the most noted men of science had been most devout Christians, and had defended the harmony of science and religion, while Bacon had wisely remarked—"'A ■mattering of philosophy leads men to scepticism, but a thorough knowledge of it brings him back to religion." Ai to the attitude of the Church towards all forms of scepticism and athesini, he was firmly of opinion the proper course was to follow the advice of St. Paul, and avoid discussing them in the pulpit. Before a.a audience of sceptics or of mature Christians no harm, and possibly much good would re- Hult from a full examination of heretical doctrines; but in a mixed audience, comprising many young and ignorant people, great harm would certainly ensue from Each a course. He went on to point out that a great number of atheistical writers stood very low in respect to moral worth, and he gave a sketch of the immoral career of Thomas Paioe, stating that he had lost a number of Government situation! through defalcation and tluft, and that he died after a course of drunkenness, denying hit teachings and calling on God and Christ for mercy. As to the assertion made by sorao that to preach against scepticism would fill the churches, he showed the re verse was the experience in Germany, where the ablest clergymen discussed the latest philosophical theories. In Berlin, with a pooulation of 400,000, only about 20,000 attended church, the result of preaching science and philosophy be ing a great increase of- Rationalism in the pulpit, and a more wide»preid indiffer ence among the people. He concluded by affirming that the Gospel alone had the power to free men from the dominion of sin; but while heretical doctrines should not be dragged into the pulpit, an earnest and conscientious minister would keep abreast of modem thought, and would to present the truth as to meet the theories and doctrines which were being promul gated. •

DISTRICT COURT. —This Day.

(Before J. E. Macdonald, Esq., District

Judge.)

ADJOURNKD.—The following cases were adjourned :-Hally v. Montague { Fletcher v. Kelly and another; Someifield and another v. Palmer j McLellan v. Laing and others. . „/„. CAMPBKLI V. QOIKLAN.-Claim £100, use and occupation.—Mr Theo. Cooper appeared for plain tiffs, and Mr Hesketh for defendant.-This >as an action to recover for the ocoupation of 82 acres of land at Waitoa, Te Aroha, owned by Messrs Hugh and J. P. Campbell, and which, according to plaintiffs' counsel, was taken under _an agreement signed by one of the plaintiff« and defendant. The latter exercised all the privileges of a tenant nntil the Te Aroha aoldfield began to decline, and thtn en deavonted to get out of the contract. He took legal advice, and finding that only one of me plaintiffs had signed the deed, he denied his liability.—James P. Camp bell Cambridge, was called, and deposed that he was joint owner with bis brother of land at Waitoa, whbh helettoMrQtunlan in January,'.lßßl, under agreement. The document was prepared, and two clause (interpretation clauses) w^re added. Mr Quinism signed by defendant and- himself it Te Aroba, and he informed defendant that his'brother bad authorised him to fax up- the matter. Possession was promised at once. Subsequently, Qumlan uaw him at Hewitt's Criterion Hotel, andl after com plaining about their man, Webb, having loosened tbe earth round some trees in the iiursery, he said that the agreement had hot been signed by witness's brother, and that he therefore meant to get out of it. He offered to pay for the time he was in possession, but witness said he would hoia Dainlan to his agreement. Defendant bad riot expended £100 in Improvements, as provided by the agreement, nor had he paid the £100 penalty, i Mr Webb, plaintiffs' manager, Mr Cleary in whose hands, as Clerk of the Court, the' agreement has been placed, and other were examined, and Mr Sesketh commenced his defence, which was based on the fact that defendant was not bound to tbe agreement with, the two, when only one had agreed.—Further witnesses havinp been hcaid, His Honor deferred judgment. (Left Sitting.)

Tb c (elect order of Reobabites will hold their anniversary entertainment, musical am) literary, on Wednesday evening next. Particulars and place will be announced in this journal William Coleman, Esq., has kindly consented to preside. ' ! ■

Serious Coach Accident.

(BY TELBOBAPH,— PEESS ASSOCIATION,)

PATEA, thin day. A SEEIOU3 mishap occurred to Cobb'« coach at the bottom of Patea Hill to-day. The coach was going on steadily when the leaders shied at a dray on the road and the coach went over a slight embankment and capsized. It was full at the time. Mr HutchinsoD, solicitor, of Wanganui, was severely injured, and a youpg lad sustained a serious scalp wound, and is not expected to recover. A number of others are more or less injured. No blame is attached to the driver.

CORRESPONDENCE.

LARRIKINISM.

(To the Editor.)

Sm.-Having read your very able leaders in reference to outrages committed by "larrikins," and feeling sure that any suggestion tending lo the abatement of the same will be well received both by yourself and the public, I humbly wish to point out a course which, if adopted, I think would abolish to a great extent the nuisance complained of: I would suggest that a certain number of speolal constables be appointed in the outlying districts, each carrying his insignia of office in tho shape of a small baton tho same as used t>y the police in Jersey (Channel Islands), and who are all in plain clothes. I am iiire there are many who would willingly accept the position, and when it became known to these dfeturbors of the peace that they tmiglit be pounced down upon by any gentleman passing, and taken into custody, they would soon end their rowdyism, for there is no doubt that all the timo they are infringing the law they aro on the look-out that no constable is near.—Your obedient servant, E. 8., Mount Eden.

CHURCH CENSUS AND SERMONS.

(To tho Editor.)

Sir,—l am glad that your recent figures »re attracting so much attention, and that you wore so out-spoken on Tuesday last about sermons. Too muoh of what you said was too true, and It is a pity that more persons ore not equally can did towards parsons. They are flosh and blood, like ourselves, are consoioua of their short comings, and not unwilling to aot on good counsel when properly given. "'Mir diffloultles are not sufficiently realised. Wo ex pect them to attend the sick, and bury the dead; visit from house to house; attend Bible, confirmation, and discussion classes, as well aa entertainments, business, church, vestry, and teachers' meetings; also even to beic for the inevitable debt, too frequently tako a oiass in Sunday-school, and preach three ser mons every week of their lives, on Wednesdays and Sundays. Who is suirlciont for these things 1 If St. Paul quailed before the difficul ties, uigotn, and speculations of his day, with hisproof3 of divine aid. what wonder if our clergy do so before tho scorn, indifference, bigo try, and many-sided speculations of thane days. The Jew and the Greek wore not half so paralysing to tho early church as the mater ialist and unsympathetio, indifferent, half believing Christians of to-day axe to the church now. It requires first class men, with hcroio nerve and profound thought to lead congregations now—men like the Farrarg, Siddons, Spurgeons, and Allans in the old country; but what do we do to get them? The average pay for the parsons here is about £1 per week. That Is what we do; we offer thema salary which good mechanics would refuse, and if parsons decline to Btarve their families on it we ironounco them hypocrites and hirelings. And these men are asked to try an oxperiment-looture on opoobs of history to draw crowds, 1* a parson, then, in relation to tho church an d science of theology, only what learnod lecturers or profesaors of science are in rotation to chemistry, geology, or mat hematics ? I* thero no such thfn* as public worship! Let there ba edification from the culpit, and appeals to the wilfully godless—let God's mercy bo proclaimed in all its fulnoßS, and let men bo mad* better by teaching thenv the principles of truth, charity, justice, and brotherlineia. But the clergy can nover do this if they throw tho Bible aside and substitute for the goapel epochs of history.'even though tho latter course would fill churches. What is gained by filling them unless they aro filled with those who worship God in spirit and in truth 1 Let us all, sir, try to fan into a llanio the flickering light of public worship. Let us cultivate confidence between man and man, and iner and God, then in spite of poor sermons we will bo able to say with Coleridge :- O sweater than the marrlage-feait, "l'ia sweeter far to mo To walk together to the kirk, With a goodly company. To walk together to the kirk. And all together pray, While each to his Great Father bend», Old men, and babes, and loving friends, And youths, and maideni Kay. I am, *tc- F. G. Kwinoton.

THE GRAND EIGHT HOURS DEMONSTRA TION.

(To the Editor.)

Sm,—l visited the Domain to witness the sports provided by the committee for the holiday seekers of tlm above; and, from tho liberal at tendanco of tho publio I should think that tho fund wpnld bo ougumented In a largo degree. Thes« demonstrations are given as a meant of cementing tho bond of unity between omploypr ad employe, and if continued annually would no doubt have a liood effect In forwarding that objeot; but there is such a thing as carrying a good thing toa far, and at the serious expense of parties who have speculated in what should be a fair and proter above board transaction. Tho convnittoo, throuftb their auctioneer, sold the so c right to retail liquors to one booth, and received the handsome sum of £23 sterling for tho same; and yet, strange to say, a cargo of liquor was imported into the pavilion ostensibly for the committee, but really for the general public, to whom, ns one of the members said, it ■was given away. At tho same time, members of the committee at different times warned the publican not to serve any person who had the slightest sign of drink upon him; and I should liko to know how they could possibly prevent that when they were getting their liquor for nothing. Again, it was stipulated that no drink should bo sold in the Domain under 6d. and yet holders of refreshment-booths sold aerated drin»s at 3d per bottlQ,—l am, &c, Fair flay.

(To tho Editor.)

Sir,—Now that our artisans and others are making such efforts to maintain jntact the ' c ght hours system," I am glad to see that the drapers' assistants are also working up to agi tato for shorter hours, but why do they not in vite th • co-operation of the grocers' assistants and persona engaged In other retail trades who equally with them feel the hardship and injus tice of the present long hours of labour, espe cially on Saturday nights ? Why, too, do they not seek the sympathy and assistance of all the masters, who not many years ago wore shop men themselvos. and can therefore enter moat fully into the feelings of their assistants ? lam sure if a meeting: were called to be held in the large room of the Young Men's Christian Asso ciation, and all masters and assistants in the city and subnrhs inTited, a very large numbor would attend and some plan might be agreed upon whioh would secure the earlier closing of aft retail shop 3in the city and suburbs. I have had nearly 5 years'experience in the old country and the colony, and for many years have been deouly convinced that a system which compels men and women to work after seven every evening, and till midnight on Saturdays, does them an irreparable wrong, and calls loudly for resistance and redress. Closely confined from day today, they are cut offfri/m ne>ry every privilege or enjoyment, which makes life here worth having. They have no leisure for c icket football, rifle volunteering, or any out door athletic sports; ior singing classes, o abat toir societies, concerts, lectures, and other mean a of recreation or self-improv ment: for attendance at religions services, Sunday-school, Band of Hope, or Good Templar meetings, B neflt or Masonic Lodges, political or any other meetings of public interest and import ance. What sort of citizens can we make J Now that the colony is youni? U the time to adopt measures to prevent ft continuance of tystems which are a bane to the mother coun try. With 'Sympathy" I think that noehop should bo open after 7 P.m.. and if no othrr means are eneotual in securing uniformity in this respect, I would suggest that petitions be sent to our House of Assembly, prayinf? that some Act ba passed compelling earlier hours of closing. But all matters can be fully discussed at the public meeting.—l am, &c, Grocer.

EARLY CLOSING ASSOCIATION.

(To the Editor.)

Siß,—Allow me to thank you for permitting in your columns the ventilation of the impor tant questions referred to by "Sympathy " Veritas," and "Veritas Vincet." It is evi dent, by the letter of -Sympathy.' that ho detects tho we»k place, and thereby the danger of the present Eight Hours Movement, and per chance its ultimate break down, ariiing, not from the committees, tho societies, the working men's clubs, but in every day action of the •working man, his wife, and family, who still never think they are really undermining the oundations of their present successful move ment. True, they don't intend to do it, and •would be inclined to deny tho fact in toto. but so long as they and theirs continue to sup port the long hour system of some shopkeepers, hey aro giving to their own employers a miehty lever to overthrow the ■ eight hours syßtem: and if drapers, clothiers, grocers, and general dealers, with many otiiers.are keptat it "or thirteen, fourteen, and even sixteen hours, six days in the week, who [can say the builders and others may not in time try their band at making the working time of our various trades onger and consequently more irksome. Let me then support " Sympathy," .and ask the working man, rejoicing in his own freedom, to have no part in compelling others to labour in. the heated shop,whilst ho may he enjoying the delights of lisown home in quiet and rest. I believe it only requires to be put plainly before taepeople, and we Bhould soon see the de sired change in the closing of all busi ness places at a reasonable hour. " ventaa states that tho Drapers' Association a aeitating for a reduction in the Saturday ntaht hours. Truly, a subject that needs yen ifitlon and alteration. Let us hope they will succeed i» obtaining that desiredxhanee. It ia a uleasing fact, and should be recorded, that one of the largest, and certainly one of the best drapery houses In Queen-street, doea close at 9 nm; but in turns the assistants, male and emalb have .their Saturday half-holiday, and. as your paper stated, during the winter monthß oloswftt half-past five, Saturday excepted.and has done sofor. years past, and is. I believe, a Laine?by sodoipg-rin that the employer has fhoheariy sympathy. of his ass stants-and you never see the tired, worn-ouf, grudging Bcryice ?findored which characterises some p'aees of S ei4K 9ocTS" »fe trampled bn Us toea/and annor-Qoes that in HUB T,r<m«ro thn wbv for tho realisation, oj iawim

FIRE AT EPSOM.

MR BALIASTINE'S HOTJStt PARTIALLY

DESTROYED,

■ The residence of Mr James Ballantine, recently of the firm of Ballantine and Cammell, was partially destroyed by fire last evening. Shortly after seven o'clock, the back part or skillion of the house, which is situated at Epsom, was found to be on fire. Mrs Ballantine was alone with the younger children at the time, her husband and elder children haying gone to attend a church iv the vicinity at the time. : A messenger was hurriedly despatched for Mr Ballantine, and the alarm I having been given, the congregation turned out en masse to render assistance. A number of willing hands were soon engaged 'in carrying out furniture, while others I made good use of a copious supply of water, and the flames were speedily subdued, but not hewever, until the walls had been o-reatly charred, and the roof completely . burned off the room in which the outbreak happened. It ia supposed that the fire 1 oiiginated through the carelessness of one !of the children in leaving a lighted candle I near to some dresses which wore hanging on Uhe wall, and then leaving the room. Through the timely discovery of the fire, and the speedy means adopted to extinguish it, the building was saved with compara tively little loas. The furniture must, how ever have been considerably damaged when bring oleared out to the road in front at a time when no hopes were entertained of saving the building. The building, which is owned by Mr Ballantine, is insured in the N°w Zealand Office for £200, while the Colonial has £100 on the furniture, and £50 on the piano. A few pounds will cover the damage to the furniture, and the piano having been saved, the loss of the Colonial Office will be very slight. ...

SPORTING.

PAPAKUBa RACES.

After we went to preis on Saturday the following events were decided :—

LADIES' PUBBB, of SO BO7S, isoond horse to receive 6 soys out of tho stakes. Jfntwnoo, 2 soys each to the f andu. Welter weight forage. Distance, I}miles. Walter's 81ander filly, 3yrs, Bit 131b

(Uodeou) 1 Shakeipeare'a Nor M, aged, 12st lib ... 2 Lone Hand, Grand Duchess, and Bl ck cock were scratched. The filly had it all her own way and won as she liked. A pro; test was entered by MrShakeaprare against the filly getting th« prize, on the ground that Hodaon was not a gentleman rider. A second hack race was won by Glen fern.

RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 40 soy»: wound horso to receive 6 soys out of the Bfftttea DUtawM 1 mils. Munu'a Soukar, Sst 41bs 1 Walter's Larry, 8»t6lb« 2 Hunt's Yatapa, 7st 21bs 3 Batcatcher (7st 121bs) also started. Won eatily. Larry whipped hard, but could never catch Soukar. Ratcatcher was not ridden out.

The Consolation Handicap, 16»ov», 1 mile, was won by ratcatcher (7at lOlbs), Angler(7atlolbs),Yatapa(7at2lbs) t and Larry (Sst 8lbs), being all in a bunch close up. K&kau and Chanticleer outpaced. George Williams, who rode Angler, got more oat of him than he had before shewed, and nearly upset the certainty that was made of Ratcatcher.

Mr Joseph Tye officiated as starter, aud gave perfect satisfaction. The accident to Lane Hand's rider, Jack Thorpe, was caused by the Grey and Te VVhetu cannoning together. The former came down and his tidir fell heavily, break inn his collar bone. Mtsars Percival and Kirktrooil were handicappers for the meet* ing. The date of the match between Catch'em and Te Whetu, for £100 a-side, over the Auckland Steeplechase course, has, been altered to Saturday next, so as to all»w tke public a chance of witnessing the event. A handicap race Is also talked of on the same day. The betting Js even, but Te Whetu has most friends.

DDNBDIN HANDICAPS DECLARED.

(BY TKMCOEAPH. — PKKSS ASSOCIATION.)

DUNEDIN, Saturday. The following handicaps are declared for the Queen's Birthday Races :—

POLIOS COURT.- This day.

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

Druhkennes.h. — Charles Plommings, ss; Simon Turndy 10s, with costs. alarming.—Jamea Tanner, alias the "jockey,' was brought up under the Vagrant Act, charged with having been found by night, without lawful excuse, in the temporary building of Menrs Hellaby, by Chancery Lane, on the night of the J2nd inst.—Prisoner urged that he was not there with any felonious intent,

(Before Meisrs W.J. Hurst and A. Clc nients, J.P.'s.) Tanner was again charged, and pleaded guilty to being there, but it was not dark, —Sergeant Gamble deposed tha*. prisoner was becoming quite a pest to the community by begging and leadiDg a vagabond life.— William Bellaby, butcher, Suortland street, deposed that prisoner was on his premises without his authority. — Friioner : Did I set your premises on fire ?—Mr Hellaby: No. Did you ever see me drunk while in your employment ? Yet j occasionally. Did you tend your man to rout met Mr Hellaby: Yes.—Tanner: You sbonld have come yourself, not sent your man to a gentleman, I wish to call evidence—Willie Lee. —Witness being sworn, prisoner asked: Now, Bill, was I drunk? — Witness: Yes. — Tanner: You tell a lie. — The Bench t Prisoner, you must not use such language as that j it is very im proper.—Tanner : I beg your pardon, hut I've hid my head injured.—Sergeant Fleming deposed to finding Tanner on the premises and in bed at 11.30 p.m.—Prisoner here broke out in a confused manner.— The Bench remarked upon prisoner's strange conduct, and told him that he was liable to a long term of imprisonment, but taking the fact into consideration that he bad been in Mr Hellaby's employment, and that possibly he was suffering in other respacts, he would be diaoharged, but he must not transgress in future. A Dangerous Lake.—Thomas Lake was charged on summons with using in sulting and offensive language on tbe 6th inst. towards Francis Gregory Whiting, and' threatening to shorten his earthly career.—Mr Edward Cooper appeared for complainant.—Defendant was about to enter into' a long explanation of the case, bat the Bench were not desirous of listening to a trivial story which would occupy at least half an honr. He thin pleaded guilty, and was ordered to pay costs, and find sureties to keep the peace for three months, himself in £20, and one surety in £10. 1 his was all the business.

The meeting «f St. James's Ditoausion Class, thfs evening, will be held in the vestry, at the rear of the church, the hall being otherwise engaged. The mission collections at St. Mark's Church, amounted to £26 odd, thus exceed ing the guaranteed sum. William Me- Arthur, Ebo», assisted in the musical por« tlon of the service by presiding at the organ.

The sliaromarket was very slaggish to day, and very little business was done. Colonials (Tokatea) were enquired for at 9d, while Premiers brought 5a 9d. Knrannis rose as high as 7s 3d, but subsequently became easier-at 75., There was'a1 fair demand for Young Colonials, Waihi, at 3s 3d. A telegram from the Home Rule stated that 501bs of specimens had been obtained to-day in No 1 leader. '

TELEGRAMS.

(PER PRESS ASJOOIATIOH.)

NELSON, this day.

FLOUR MILL BURNED.

A lire occurred on /Saturday at Ruther ford's mill, Brighton. It ii said to have broken out in a large shed adjacent to the mill, which was erected for -flax-dressing. From this the fire spread to the mill. It is estimated that between 2,000 and 3,000 bushels of wheat were on the premises. Some has been saved. Mr Rutherford, whose loss is estimated at £2,000 over the insurance, was down purchasing for wister supply. The origin of the fire is unknown.

WELLINGTON, this day.

CAMBRIDGE RAILWAY.

The following tenders have been received at the Public Works. Department for the Tanmhere contract of the Hamilton-Cam bridge branch railway :—Accepted : Mercer and Marshall, Auckland, £0,122. Do clined :D. Wells and J. A. C. Gardner, Auckland, £6,20-J; W. Fonghey, Auckland, '.£6,285 ; Henderson and Kicold, Jfgaruawatia, £6,495; Parsons and Mills, Cbristchurch, £6,613; Hunt and White, Auckland, £6,915 ; G. Mulley and J. Brett, Auckland, £7,212; W. Lovett, Hamilton, £7,753; W. Danaticr, Auck land, £8,543; Robinson and Gordon with drew. THE KEMOVAL OF TE WHITI. The Hinemoa left Welliogton last even ing with a detachment of the A.C. force under Captain Hume for Taraoaki, to con vey Te Whiti and Tohu to Cbristehurcb, i where they will be tried on the charges preferred against them. The Hinemoa will call at Wellington on the way down.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. The H.M.B. Miranda leaves for Welling ton this afternoon,

THE FATAL AFFRAY.

(BY TKIiKORAPH.—PRKSJ ASSOCIATION.)

MANUTAHI, this day. Through the intercession of Taurau, the natives of Mokoia have agreed to the ex humation and examination of the Maori killed last Tuesday. Tbe post mortem examination was consequently made this mon'i'.r? by Dr. Smnh, and the adjourned inqn«! at 2 p.m.

Additional I'articulars.

MANOTAHI, this day. The body of a Maori has leen exhumed, and a post-mortem examination made by Dr Smith, chiefly through the influence of Tauraua, Patea chief. The inqnett is only delayed nnvil the coeoh arrives with the coroner. An inspection of the place where the body was found shows beyond a shadow of doubt that no fracture of skull could possibly have occurred from a fall, as the road is soft and freo from stones. The mare the deceased was riding was quiet and not in the least likely to have kicked him. Inspector James and Detec tive Jeffreys are present.

A HORRIBLE AFFAIR AT OHINEMUTU.

A STORY reaches us from Ohinemutu of a circumstance which has recently come to light in that vicinity, and which but too sadly indicates that the inclination for bar barous practices is not jet extinct in the native mind. We have not, as yet, been able to gather all the parti culars of the affair, but It appears that some time ago a native woman gave birth to a child, which, of course, was claimed by the husband as his. There was another native, however, who wai reputed to be the father of the child, and who, when the child was born, claimed parentage Between him and the hus band a quarrel ensued as to owncr»h:i>' and in the squabble each seized the uii fortunate infant by a leg, and did not desist until they had succeeded in pulling it completely in halvin. The remains of tlm child were afterwards buried pri vately, and the horrible deed waa kept quiet until the other day, when the Maori policeman (succeeded iv bringing it to light. An inquest was held at Ohinemutu on Thursday lost, the particulars of which we have not as yet heard. There is also some talk about the grandfather of the infant having ahot himself on hearing of the deed. Our Cambridge reporter wires lost night :—The affair at ltotorua waa not so bud as at first rumoured. The evidence produced at the inquest held yester day showed that when the child was born the mother's people were desirous of taking it away. The father objected, and it struggle ensued, in which the child was roughly handled. It died two days alter and was buried. The remains being exhumed, a post mortem examination waa held. The jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes.—"Waikato Times."

PARNELL WATER SUPPLY AND DRAINAGE.

(To the Editor.)

SIB, —I have recaived this morning a printed letter from the Parnell Borough Council to try to induce the ratepayers of Parnell to allow them to borrow £14,000 to spend on Beccombe'a well, to spoil the harbour, and endanger the health of a good , many of the inhabitan s who reiide at the lower portions of Parnell. I and a good many more of the ratepayers have no confidence in the Borough Council borrow ing this £14,000; considering the wasteful manner they have begun to throw away the jatcpayers' money In regard to the printed form, postage, printing, cletkahip, &c, when an advertisement in your paper would have done equally as well. The money would have been better spent in cementing drains and repairing back and outlying streets, Also instance not putting up to public tender the survey for levels, &c, whereby a good sum of money might have been saved. With regard to the health of the borough this last summer, a good deal of the disease has been due to atmospheric influences and tbe waat of surface-cemented channel?, but it has been no worse than other parts of the Auckland district which has hava. water laid on and underground drainage, Tbe present freedom from fires in Parnell is dv« to the absence of a water supply, I and my neighbours are able to insure at as low a rate as they do iv the city where they have a water supply.—Yours, &c, John Savage. Parnell, April 18th, 18S2.

An inquest on the body of Thomas Raikes, carpenter of the Rotorua, who died from injuries received through falling down the hold of the steamer on Friday afternoon, was proceeding at the Hospital this after noon, One of the seamen who saw the accident, came up by the Te Anan from the South this morning, and he was ex amined as to the cause of the accident, The enquiry was proceeding as we went to press.

In the report of the Ponsonby yacht lace it was erroneously stated that the City of Napleß was sailid by Knox, She was tailed by Mr J. Cope, while Capt. Knex had charge of the Lizzie.

Auckland is to be honoured with a visit of the Australian Cricketers, on the com pletion of their present English and * nieri» can tour. The agent, Mr Hallifax, has just received a letter from Melbourne inti mating that the cricketers may be expected here about the 14th of January next, to commence a series of cricket matches in New Zealand, on their homeward journey.

THE AUCKLAND fiVEffllVG STAR, MONDAY, APRIL 84,



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floota and Hhoea TJINLAKGBMENT OF i-RKMISES, (T 1 T> R O O X X 8. Blue Boot, I,>ueen-stbeet, Having Enlarged his Premises, has bow opened np an immpneo Stock of MEN 4, WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, All of whloh are New and Wbll-bkasonkd Goods, A Special Room Has been neatly fitted np lor Lad lev, watoh Is Strictly Private, ' O. BROO XX 8 Has Accommodation to trait all olassas, and will do bia bast to rtve thorn Good Valuator their Money. ■ tW NOTE TUB ABDRE33— p OROO EE B, BLUB BOOT, Opposite Gabliok and Oh an wbllK



Wanted. WANTED, an intelligent Youth to make himself generally u*eful,— Apply to A. Wright. Tailor, aiiortland-street. AM'BU, 2 or 3 respectable Young Man ai Boarders.— Apply Mi* Stanaway, corner of Cook ">d Nelaon-atreeta. WaNTEu, Two Smart Boys, to open Oysters.--Apply D. Taylor, opposite St. James Chnroh, Wellington-street. VVANTED, » Smart Lad. —C. B. Vy^Smitb, next ThlatloHoteU WANTED, a Good Journeyman Baker, None bat a steady hand need apply,—J. Ferguson, Star Bakery, Chaoelßtreet. \\' r ANTED, a Ploughman used to Vf Double-furrow Plough .-Apply Pater aon'a Stableg, Lorne-atieet. WANT£D, a Lad to ride out for outers. -Apply John Fobs & Co., Batcher, Queen-street. _ ANTED, a respectable Servant about 16; referonoea required.—Opposite St. Matthew's Ohcroh. 1 WANTED, .the Ludies'toaea the grand lot of HlKh-I«KKod (Prize Modal) Pru nella Bootß, only 6s Od; at Dumpier1 * Wakefleld- Btraet shop. WANTED, oue fctrong Lad.—Apply to the Shortland Sawmill Company, Cus toa'house-street West. WANTED, a competent man to slaughter and drive a delivery cart; wages, £2 a week and found.-Apply at once to g. M. Ho-Uott, uutchor, Parcell. ANTED, a clean rcspectabia Young Man to ride out for orders.—Apply at on«a to H. M. Hallett, Butoher. l JarneU. WANTED, for North Shore, a Lad as •rrand Boy and to make himself gener ally metal.—Apply to Mr Gardner, 181, Queen- Btreet. WANTED, Two smart Boys, lm mediately.—Atnerio.n Bowling Baloon. WANTEU, a smart Message Boy; easy place. Also, a good tailoroas - Apply J. Williams, Tailor. Victoria-street. a Man »r Improver, for the WheelvrrlzhUog branch.—Apply to Cousin and Atkin, KUlott-streeti WANTED, tw« good Compositors for the country .—Apply Mr Henry Barton, Stab Office. ' WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Wynyard Honae, Kdea Orotoent. WANTED, a Kespectable Servant in a small famlly.-Apply to Ber. H. H. Lawry. Oarlton acre, WAS TED, two Boya for the Tinsmith's Shop.-Auckland Mea\ Preserving Co. ANTED, a General Servant for a small famlly.-Appljr Mrs Way te. Sea field Road. WANTED KNOWN, at the Hobson s'reet Shop, I am selling off the Peanuts at 3d the Ib, and by the bag at oost prloe, 2id. Bo in time.—W. H. Uampler. WANT*]), a Boy for housework, auU who can groom.— Apply Mr Leslie, Qropor. Manokau Road. Parnsll. AW TED, two respectable Tradesmen as Boardero; comfortable home. Terms moderate.—Apply R, Borrow, Grocer, Ponsonby Road. n WANTED, suitable Vessels to run Sawn Tlmbw from Whangaroa to Auckland Timber Co. ANTED immediately, a First-clans Milliner; an experienced perton required ; also, a strong respeotable Youth.— Dmmo, Hall and Co., Qauenntreet. WANTED, three good Carpenters; none but ROOi hands need apply .—Smith and Row»■ Onehn-ga- VXTANTED, Men or Boys to Pick TT Potatoes by the Bag.-Apply to H. D. Grant, Whan: or, Thames Hotel, at 8 oolook to morrow morning. \\T ANTED, a young Man to make him* V? self generally useful for hotel In country; re fewness required,—apply to Mr Stehr, Portland Homo. Hobson street. W"~~ ANTED, a Pattern-maker.—Apply, j. Kelly^ Freeman's Bay Foundry. ANTED, Office Boy.—Apply Monday morning between 8 aad 9 at the oilloe of Mr Thome. Bolloltor. aN'jED, Competent Men to under take the niaklugand bur-ing of SOO.OOO bricks at pe.* thousand : plant in full working order.-Apply A. Ranibden, Newlyan, n«ar Whan. . WANTED KNOWa— X roan Bargains, including Ladies' Black Cloth Jaokate, Si to 10«; Glrla' d). :1a 6d ; I adlet' Ulsters, oa Bd; Boys Tanlos. 6s; at DampUr'n, Wakefleld-straet. WANTED, a Strong Boy for the Striking.-Ay ply Bach and Kalrweathor, foot of Oroy-itreet. * \ x \r ANTED, a Good Kitchen Man, for Vv First-class Hotel, at ones; good wages. —Mra ltlsmore'B Kegutry, Bhortla»d-street. WANTED, a linker, on» accustomed to small Roods, alto a Bandy Man and a Boy for the bakehouse, married man preferred. —Apply after 11 o'clock to-morrow, to Joba Lamb. 25 Queen-street. »«/ANTKD, for the Country, a Dress. TV maker,—Apply Star Office. ANTED, competent General Servant; small family, no children. Kefereaees required.—Apply for address to Mrs Knight, Fruiterer, Qns»p-street WANTED, a geed KttneverDojr, used to gen;— Apply at Webb's Mosio Baloon. Weilesley-street. WANTED, to Buy a Good second hand s«t of mathsmatlcal Instruments. —Apply by letter, stating price, to L, Stab Office, ■ %\r ANTED, a Smart Stiong lad, as an Tv apprentice to the Ship Chandlery Business.—Apply, stating ag«, to Box HI. Post Office. \V ANTED (plainly furnished), Bed and v * BlttiLg Rooms, with use of kitohen.— Address Airs Hastings, Woodbine Cottage, Orey-etreet \\l AN IED, a Kesptctable Generul v T Servant.-Apply to Mrs Hha/le Uaergd, Ponsonbyroad. '_ V\7 ANTED, a Good House painter.— V T Apply to Anokland Timber Co, WANTEI), a respectable Lad to learn the trad»,-W. H. Philip, Baker, Vio torla-Btreet West. WANTED KNOWN-Large Lot of Piano Muslo (mostly sonKS), all on* price, 6d Partoulan soon.— Branoh Shop, Oiiy Market-W. H. Dampier. WANTED, experienced Man to take charge of a number ot pigs ; one wbo understands killing, dressing, bo'— Apply AnokmHd DM'jr Co., on Wednesday, from 10 to 1-30. WANTED to Let, Two Largt Airy Bedrooms for two or three young gentlemen boarders. Ter_s: £1 par -««k (no other longer*).—Apply Bt_.h Qgoo. IT7ANTED, tw» Servants f«r the v v oountiy—Housemaid _ad Kltohaamald wages 12s per w«»k.— ipply Mrs Bttkr, Pott, land Homo, Hobson-street. WANTED KNOWN—One iplendld New Klectro-Oalvanlo Battery, only £1; one Superior Do., £2 Ss; at Dampler's large Branoh Shop, Hobson-street, ANTED, a Pa.ntar (geod brush band).-Apply on Job.baok of Hospital, Park Road. WANTED Known—That X. Cosjjrave and Co. are Soiling Men's Serge Suits farmed. \VANTEu, two General Servants with TV references; wages 12s per week. Aluo. a little Girl to take care of children, where another servant is kept.—Apply to Mm Jack's Registry Offloe, Mount Hden ~oad. Wain TEL), a !?(iod General Servant.— Apply Mrs Llnabury, Charlton Lodge, Ponsonhy. _ WANTED KNOWN-AJPiftno forfil., in good tnne and handsome caae; at Dampler'ti large Branoh Shop, Hobson-street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Anderson, North Head, North Shore. \\ ANTED, a General Servant. — v T Apply Mrs Hutchison, Ooorge-strcet, Onehunga, WANTED KNOWN—That J. Cos grave and Co. are soiling Tweed Mac klntOßh Coats for 30a. warranted. WANTED, Benchmen and Closers to take work oat —Q, BlaoE and. Co,, ViOt toria-street Kast. WANTED, a Young Man to Solder, and two Beys.—Anokland afeat Pre serving Company. WANTED KINOWN-Berlin Wool (all colonrn), Sd per doz; also, a large lot of Berlin Wool Slippers (unmsde), 2s the pair; at Dampler's Wafeefleld-aireet Shop. WANTED, a respectable Young Woman as General Servant where another ii kept.—Apply at Mrs S. Jaoksan's, Remuera, _ j> WANTED, a good Cook and Lnun dresa; references required.-Mra & Morrln, Remuera. WAN TCD, a respectable Girl as House maid, and to wait at table,—Apply any morning before one o'olock to Mrs Baißtow, Epsom, WANTED SEBN-Spoon Busk Btays, 2s to 3s Od 5 Dress Improvers, la each; largo lot of Linen Collarets, 4d; Cream Laooldo, 6d; at Dampler's Wakgfleld-Btreet Shop. WANTED to Sea, Mixed Fatn^s In gallon tins; —tori Oil, 2/0 per gallon ; Priming Paint, G/Bper gallon.-Atkinson & Co., Frooman's Bay I wholesale Aaents, Meßars B' Porter k. Co. ANTED, Tenders for Painting and Papering Honie at Mangers. Speoifl oatlon to be seen at the Auckland Dairy, Hobion-Btreet, until i p,m, on Tuesday. W~~ AST&V, Tenders till We_ne_d_y, 26th April, for Tilp Dwlnbjg obout 8 acres at Kllerslle.-Apply X Hartley, Arohltapt, Qqeen-Btregt. WANTED KNOWJN-That J, Cos stave ft Co. are Soiling Men's Geelons Tweed Tron»ew and Vtsto for 17ai gd. 'ANTED, Six to Twelve Building Sections about North Road. Arob Hill, or in Streets leading off Ponsonbr Road on the South; also, good Dwelling and Shop in the suburbs. We have also a Bayer for lor 2 aoree Of Land near the harbour in Parnell or Pon sonby.—W. ft J. Fratsr, Land Agents, Qaeen street. ■■ • " WANTED KNOWN— Fresh Bargains Including Children's Handkerchiefs, Id to id: White Calico, Sid; Brown do, 2W at Pompier* Wftk•fleld-Btreot Shop.



Wnucea. WANTED, a Rood Carpsnter.—Apply De Muir and Son, Mr Huddle's New Building. Qrafton Road. WANTED, a Master, for a coasting vessel. — Apply Auokland Timber Company. Y\7 ANTED, at Mrs Burrow's Registry T T Office, PPonsonby, Six Good General Servants. WANTED KNOWN — Gents' Linen - Collars, 6d; Gents' Coloured Hsndker ohiefs, 4d; White ditto, 6d; Clerical Enlttea Soekg.Od-atnampler'a Wakefleldstrset Bhop. AJNTKD KNOWN, that E. Mltchef son & Co., No. 19. Quean-street Wharf, are soiling Malu, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Flour, Oatmeal, &0., fee., at lowest market rates. WANTED, tke Ladies of Auckland to know tbKt they can get their Dreeses made Stylishly, Quickly, Koonomioally. and Cheaply at J. Keasing's Drapery Bouse, Upper Quoou-Btroet. Milllaury dose oa the premises, Ladles' own Materials made pp. WANTED, Ladies to know that Wil liam Rattray has opened 7£o pairs of 2 button Kid Gloves at Is lid per pair, at tha Central Drapery Warehouse, 178,180, and 18?, Queen-street. I*7ANTED KWUWK mat the Victorian T T Loan and Dlsoount Atjoney's Advertise ment appearg on Ith page. 3rd eolnmn.. \\f ANTED. — Members for Carpenter T T and Builders' Drawing Class, held In the V.M O.A. Rooms. - Planning, etc., and quantity taking.—For particulars apply to it. M, Frlpp, Uiokson'a Bulldicßs, or at the Class. room, on Tuesdays and Fridays, after 7.30 p.m. WANTED to Seii, very cneap, ,o Teasets at 22< 6d per Set of 10 pleoas. pink and gold, rsd and sold, green and (told, bias and gold, and three gold Hies; be in time, at H. Watt's, Pitt-street. -White and gold China Cups and Sauoari, 83 Bi par doz; Onps and Saucora 3< 6d and 4s M par doz. WANTED to Hire, a Hone and liar, nets and Tip-dray. State lowest pi-ice per week, with option to purohaso.-Addrei« L., BTABOffloe. ANTED kwuWN-Another fresh Lot of those LadUg" lovely Stooklnga oheaptr than the lust, only Od; Ladles' lone Wool Soarves, su«h beauties, 2s; at Dampiers Wakefleld-street Shop. WANTED KNOWN, tnai l am now Belling every description of China, Slass, and Karthenware oheaper all round than any other sLop in the trade. Yasos and China Ornaments considerably below town prices. One trial will prove the fact.—Note the address : K. A. Heaman, Karangahape Boad opposite Newton BateL WAN TED KNOWN - Dampiers' Ladiaß' Shiny Leather Bags at It Id are not only ornamental bat useful; Superior do metal bound, 3>-Wakefleld-gtreet 8ho». WANTED Known, that you can Dress well fer a Small Weekly Payment by going to Muara and MiUte&n. See advertise ment on front page. WANTED KNOWN—T&e Auckland Timber Company .Limited (late 8. Holdsalp ft Co.), are selling every description of Timber; also. Sashes, Soars, Mouldings. Turnery, Fretwork, fea, at Specially Law Prloes.-Cmtom-hoHgo-streot West. WANTED KNOWN, that WILLUH Wbbt. Cane and Seat Chair Mamfao turer, wishes ta Inform the pnbllo that he oan now supply them both at his residence, Wynd banMtaeet, and at the City Market, with all kinds of Household furniture at the lowest possible prioos. Also, every description of furniture Repaired and Sold on Commission.— Not* the Address— Wyndham-ttreet and City Markst. WANTED, Aeeats to sell, by subscrlp. tlon. the best books ever published: alto magnificent Family Bibles, with Revlttd Naw Testament added The most liberal terms offered (outfit fn») .Address P.O. Box 103, or call any day, from 10 to 12. at our office, over Oxley'a, Lower Quoen-streot.—A. K. Porter and Bon, Publiihur's Agents for the Colonies. WANTED KNOWN, that J. mm,- DRUM. Bootmaker, Shortland-street, Auokland, to calling Bpeoial pablla attention to his Custom Work. Repairs neatly done. Boota Sswn and Pkooed and Miitiß to Okdkb. A trial respentfnUy BoUoitei.-J. MKLURUM. WANTED KNOWN-The Peerless Oloss that I am selling Is splendid, and, from what I hear, is about the best In the world-Id the bottle at all Dampler's Shops, WAJNTKD KNOWJN— xnat rroiessor Gnssoott Is the only Original and Praetl oalAmorloan Herbalist In the Colony, and also the moat expensive man to do businesp with. U« requires no information; ha can doalde at a glance the diagnosis of the oase, thereby rellev ing the Dfttlont of a greet deal of nervousness and hesitation. Try and disprove this if you can WANTED to SELL, 600 pairs Kid Gloves, from 2 to 6 bnttons; lOt pairs 2 button Gloves at Is psr pair; 2 button Black. «qu»l to Josaphlne, at 2s 0d ; also 600 yards of Blno Jean, slightly damaged, at the low prise of 61 per yard: 100 pairs 2 button Light nancy Coloured Kid Glovci, at Is per pair.- W. Byre, VlctorUn treat WANTED KNDWN-Grey Blankets, 11s 6rt the pair; Wbite ditto, Us and 17.i Bi ', Austrian Striped Run, £U: Black aad Colonrad Velveteen, 1« lid and 2s6d—atDam pler'ii WakeflnH-stwet Shop. WANTED KNOWN - That J. H. Dalton has Opened a BbmUl Branrh of the Tailoring Business in Viotofla-etreet East, for the purpose of making ladles' Garments, such as Ulsters, Habits. Jackets, eto., made In the most approved styles, by flrut class work men. WANTED Known-That J. Cosgrave and Co. are soiling Btrong Heavy XW.eed Trousers for 8> ltd. W ANTED KMUWN-A Splendid Una of Beautiful Oleographs. Utely arrive* ; also, Children's Toy Bookß.fromld earajOlooki, Photographs, Stationery, and Qen oral faaoy eoods. Two Lovely Wax Dolls, llfe-elra and life-like, just reoeivad por Oxford, are oreatlng quite a furore among tke fair sex, young sad old. The finest display of 6d aad Is Goods ever maA .(In the oolony. On the M counter there are over 2000 artlclus, and on the Is counter, which is SO feet in length, there are between i.SOO and 2,000 distinct artioles. New consignment^ of Goods have just arrived by Oxford, and others are on their way from Knrepe per Halftone and Lalra. — A New Department, viz., that of BOOK'S has just beea added to the Aroade; Mr Gopdßon having joined the business of Bookseller to his other business. Inspection oordlally Invited, AJVI'KD KNOWN, that "Coni ferine," the new atmospherlo purifior. Is a very pleasant, as well as thoronghly reliable Dislnfeotant, and ahoold be used In every house In any neighbourhood where scarlet fever exists. Price Is 3d per tin at Gardner's KngUsh Pharmacy, lM Queen-street. Auckland. ANTEU KNOWN-Fresh Bargaißs. Ladies' Boarlet Skirts. 2s fid; fresh lot of Dreis Btnft, 6d; Umbrellas, 1> 6d and Is lid; White Counterpanes Gargs tltt), 5t lid—at Dampler's Wak«fleld-stfe«t B>»p. ANTED KNOWN—Cheap Tim- BBRI OHSiPTniBBB! And aU other kinds of Bnlldine Materials, can ba puiohased oheaper and better than anywhere else at the Yards of D. Goj,dje, Alkert-Btreat There being no man«(actory fer Jolnera' Timber on the pro mises, the euatomor has an additional eppor tunitv of getting superior timber. Wheel- Wrights' Materials always in st»ok. WANTED Known-That J. Cosgrave and Co. have the Largest and Best Stock of Men's and Boys' Clotnlnp to choose from In Auckland, WANTED, READERB of the Stab to inspect our wall-selected BtOOk Of SEASON A.BLK DRAPERY before making their Parohasen else where, inoluaing Double-width Sheet ings, from B|d per yard: Grey Calico, from 2}d ; Crewdson's Celebrated White Calicos, from id. The best value H in Blankets In Auckland, ranging from S 7s lid to 45s per pair: New Zealand 9 Blankets, from 265; Flannels, In all 2 makes, from B}d; a splendid stook of " Shirtings to ohoose frqm, sj« per yard; S Cretonnes, In riph patterns, from 3J4; *i 4 large Bod-roam Towels, frsm 44 i S our W b» noted value In Lace Curtains, from 3s ' lid pair, and Connterpane Quilts, from M v in 6d; TaWe Damasks, from Is per yard j r 2 Felt Carpeting, from Is 3Jd; Heartnrnga, s 7s 6d. In our Dross Department will he S £ found—Velvsteena. from Is Hid per X 5 yard; Satins, In all colours, from 2s6d h a ssr yard; Servicoable Homespuns, from n q 6Jd (warehouse price); winoeys, from a 3|d j ■ splendid Line at B}d. Having Pu added a New Show-room, we are now <i display ing Ladle*' and Children's Ulstors H and Jackets, and Millinery, Flowers and 5 Pesthers, at prices that are sure to oom ° mand a share of pqbllo patronage. Comer of Upper Qdbeh & Alexandra Btbbbts (Opposite Army and Navy Hotel). " Comparison the true test of merit." TQIURNISHED CuTTAGE Wanted, J? by a Single Gentleman, for a period ol about six months, in a good locality, within 10 minutes walk of th« Poßt-offlo». - Apply Standard Insurance Office. 85. Qgeen-street. oAUnljEKS.—Wanted, a Hiding Saddle O Hand or an Improver; oonstant employ ment. Also, an Apprentice and an Krrand Boy W. a. Jones. Qaeen-atreet. SOUTHERN CKOSS PATKOLBUM COMPANY (LIMITED), Applications aie invited for the apoolntmest of an Overseer at the above Company's works at Rotokautuku; a Praotioal Kngineer with mining experience preferred, , Applications, with oopy of testimonials, stating salary required, to be sent to the under atoned, endorsed "Application far Overßeer, not later than TUESDAY, the 2nd March, im> HENRY HAABB, Manager. Glßborne, N.Z.. 17th April. 1882. (JTODART GOLD MINING COM- O PANY (LIMITBD). wANTKD, a Mine Manager for the above- TpphSrwlth testimonial, to b. ad dreised to the undersigned not later than Thursday.theamAprlU^.^ Beoretary. Inßnranee Buildings. ' i Aookland, 22nd April. ISB2. ■VTBW 'BUS FOR MOUNT AW3KRT JN " ANDWHAU. FromAneWafld- IfroiaWßan |.Bopm iSOpm On Saturdays aa follows l -1.30 pm 8 am 10.30pm 6pm W. POTTKB, PropiletOJ



| rerßonai. _ WILL " XYZ " let me have the 2-inch Auuer I lent him a long tima ago; also another " XYZ," the TioUboroe Trlal.-Messra Cranwell, Parnell. To Jbet rpo LET, Two Unfurnished Rooms.— X Apply Lewis. Grocer. Victoria-street. TO LET, a New Shop and Dwelling ot 5 rooms, Ponsonby Road (next Mr Bloom- Bald, Chemist). Kent. 21s per week—D. F. grans. Estate Agent. Queen-street. rr\O LET, That Handsome Villa Kosl -1 denoe. known as Lester Villa, situated on College Hill, containing 8 rooms, etc, all in first-class order; stable, osaohhouse, etc.— Apply to Mr Newbold, on the premises; or to P. F. Evans, Bstate Agent. Queen street. TO LIST, Offices m Queen-street, Up* X stairs and Down-fitatn.—Apply Mutual Life Aiisoolation of Australasia, No. 81, Queen street. '7 O LET, a very comfortable Villa Resi- J denoe, 7 rooms (excluuive of pantrj), dairy, stable. boggy-honse, garden. &0., &o.; situa tion— MUfoid-street, Ponsonby; water view. Kent, only £1 per week.—D. F. Evans, Bstate Agent, Qaeen-street. rjnO LET, a Large Furnished House in 1 Upper Symonds - street; every con venience, gas laid on, and übo ol cow.—Apply pereonally or by letter to AB, Stab office. TO LET, a four-roomed Bouse in Fon-1 sonby: rent moderate,—Apply at stab I office. . rjio LBT, Bedroom, furnished, witb or J without board, also two rooms tratur- Dished ; terms moderate.—Apply Edwin Bins, Bast-street, Newton, TIO .LET, a Bakers Shop and Oven, in WeUlngton-stret, now In the •oonatlen Of Mr J. Hamilton.-Apply to F. L. Frlmf, Estate Agent, 28. N.Z. Insnranoe Buildings. mO LET, a commodious New Brick X Store (two-storiei), and large dry callar.— W. & 6. Wlnstone, Cmtom-Houße-stredt. mO LET, a seven-roomed well-finished X House. Possession on the 19th Inn. Hall S feet wide, bstb-room, water laid on, lawn In front, Kent, 18s. Situate oorner of William and Howe-atreetg.—Apply to T.W. Marsh, next door. TO LET, a Large Well-furnished Bed [room for| two Steady Men,— Apply Stab office. * rpo LET—Those New Brick Shops and X Dwellings, recently er«oted at the Corner of Pitt and Tinoeotstreetf. by Mr w. J. Offer, and sow ready for occupation.—Apply to F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28. N.Z. Insurance Build ings. r 110 LET, in Park Koad, a 5-roomed Cot- J tags, 2 good tanks, register grate, and range, etc; rent moderate.—Apply Mr Blinp kluß, on the premises. r 110 LET, a Kantlv Residence containing X 10 rooms, with suitable outbuildings, on the New North Road: possession gives Imme diately.—Apply to F. L, Prime, Estate Agent, 28, K.g. Insurance Bnlldlnw. fi\O LET, Handsome and Commodious 1 Retidenoe and Grounds, situated In Ourram-street. Ponsonby, for a term ef Twelve Months, during tbe absenoe of Ore Rev. Mr Bdger in KngUad. The Hoise oonttins Nine Rooms (all jfnraiehed oomplett), with every oonvenienoe — wash-house, copper, eta, The urounds (about Three Acres In extant) are very lastefuliy laid out. The situation is salubrious, and View unsurpassed. Bent (to a good tenant) very modorate.-D. F. Bvana, Estate Agent. rp o l c t. GENJLEMAN'i OOMMODIOOS RBBI DBNOB (new) of eight rooms, situated In PrlncMHitreat, Albert Park. Situation exml lent; gas and water laid en; pluige and shower baths; oonrenleat ddtaohed offloea.—Apply to w. Keaiunour, Star offio*. For Balp. OQD INVESTMENT. -Six Houses s«d Luge Allotment in Chtpel-stroet for sale i pries. £700. They are bringing In A126 a year.—Apply to F. 8. Bwlngton. OK SaLE, Children's Small Pony; sood pacer, warranted sound, and ex tremely quiet.—Address' Alice,' this office. luiUK SALE, a eood Second-hand Piano, I- 1 gat Woodbine Cottage. Grey-street. fiOR SALE, an SacreFarm, near Mount Albert aid the Whan, about 15 minutes' walk from the railway station. The toll Is well adapted for fruit asd vine growing purposes. An Industrious man might make this a pretty home. An extensive vi»w. Tn«re Is a wide mala road frontage 6f one thousand and four links. Prloe, only £90. One quarter cash, and balance on tin deferred payment system.— Apply to " Publisher,'* Itak offloa for ootOinwUum.su Ftrat Paqt. Meetings. TODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. The Regular Monthly Meeting of this Lodge will be held in the Mssonio Hall, Princes-street, THIS (Monday) EVENING, Apfil 24, at 7.30 o'olook sharp. Visitors are invited. By order ot the H. W,M, Seoretary. ■piDEN LODGE, No. 1680, E.C. The usual Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Masonic Hall, Karangabapa Road, Newton. TO-UOKROW (TUBBDAY) EVENING, the 25th April, at 7.SQ.prompL HY. CHAPMAN, P.M., Sep. T3EMUERA BAND OF HOPE, Tha usual Monthly Meeting ot the above will be hela in the Newmarket Hell THIS EVEN ING at 7,Sop.m. Collection in aid of funds. pRAFTOW FOOTBALL (JLUJB. The Annual General Meeting ot the above Club will bo held at the United Servloe Hotel THIS (Uondayi EVENING, 24th April, at 8 p.m. Members and intending members are re quested to attend. C. X- WHITE. Hon, Bee. G.F.C. OONSONBY ROWING CLUB. A Special Meeting will be held THIS EVEN IN a, at eight o'clock, as the Ponsonby Club Hotel Uußintea ;—Election of sew committee, Sec. OHAS. S, OWEN. Secretary. OONSORBY FOOTBALL CLUB, The Members are requested to attend the Annual Meeting to be held at the United Service Hotel Olnb Boom, oa WEDNESDAY NIaHTBW*Tk D_.Vfi^B P.?b R DEB, Hon. Sec. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until soon of, Mon day, May Ist, for the Erection and Completion' of a Double Cottage in Upper Queen-street. Plans, &0., at OralokshankL Miller and Oo.'s, Ironmongers, Queen-street, Auckland. ■VTOTICE TO CRICKETERS. All Cricketers wishing to practise in the Drill-shed on Saturday afternoons during the ooming win tor are requested to send'ln their names to me on or bttore Friday, 28th April, 1832, First praotlce, Saturday, 6th May, 1852. • A f Sti B tCATjK, 20th April. 1882. Tenders. mo C A R P E N X JB R S. Tenders are required, until noon of FRIDAY, the 28th Instant, for Kreotlon of • Ooaob Fac tory In Wakefleld-ttreet. Plans, &0., at my offloa, Queen street ' THOMAS H, WHITE, Architect. STODART GOLD MINING COM PANY OiIMITKD). • Tenders are Invited for Putting In a Drive 60 feet in the southern portion of tha abevc aamed eoiapany's ground. Particulars to be obtained, and Tenders to be addressed, to the undersigned net later than THURSDAY, the 27th Asril, 1832. JAS. HTODABT. Seoretary. Insurance Buildings. Auckland, 22nd April, 1832. - Far continuation.ste First Paac). Goldminlng Notices. rfiOKATEA. GOLD MINING COM- J. PANY (REG(3TJtRED). FORFWrDBEOF SHABEB, Notice is hereby given that unless the Call ot Une Shilling (Is) per share, made payable on the 26th day of January last, be paid to the Manager to the Company, at the Company's )ffloß, Kapanga Chambers. Coromandel. on or before the 80th day oi April, 1882, together with he interest and expenses that have accrued by reason of such non-payment, the shares of the Shareholders whose namee sad numbers of tbe Shares are specified horennder will bo liable to bo forfeited ;— Alexander Black, 267 to 872.13329,t0 13336,1 M shares; Elizabeth 8. Baker,s7BtoSß3,6shares Joseph Frier Clarke, 852 to 891,15410 to 1511! 19818 to 12817,1687 to 1601,8360 to 3365,108701 to 10871,73 shares; Harry Connell, 18839 to lfikt. 1C557 to 10558,8 shares; Donnelly fisher, U728 to 14795,68 shares; Allen Maauire, S9sßand Illjai. If 617 to 10643. 20 sharou t Wm. K. Mowbray. 3358 to 3381,17604 to 17678.8957-to 9086. HSitOiiU. 1557 to IS7B. ISM to 1888,1627.3 to 18233 1680 to 1653, 1703 to 17M. «579.t0T0698. IBU&to lflUSlMloto 10049, 4535 to 4K4.11598 to 11615, 6S4ff to 6857,3382 to 3391,12621 to 12GJ0, I&502 to 16522,8516 to BSM. TS2O to 7839; 683 shares: James Brune Morpeth 1272 tp P3,8251 to 62817148 to 7184, Ultt.to UI6& «shares; Margaret Maoffarlane, 8293t0 Sm' SO shares: Luoy Osborn. 9516 to 9531, 20 shares •■ Edward Owen, 858S to &554, 20 gharea; Gccjge Edward Ridings, 12926.1 share; John Benjamin Russell, 13081' to 13087, 1 shares; Samuel Henry Webb, 609% to 6808, 2135 to 2137, 90 shares, 8151. to SITS, GSM to WS, CO shares. • ' ' ■ W. HOBNB. Manager. Ocromandol, April 218t,1853,



Pablio Notices. DONSONBY BEGAT T^A. I PRIZES won on Saturday wIU be paid at the Olnb Kooa, Poasonby Olub HoteJ, TO-MOR KOW (Tuesday), at 8 p.m. F.A.JONKB, Hon. Sec. ]y|K. A KGELO EIORREBT (Pupil of Charles Halte) ORGAN liiT OP ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, la prepared to receive PapUg for THE ORGAN, PIANO fORTE, HARMONY, CANON. COUNTERPOINT. AND JTUGUff, At his or their Residence, attend Concert*, &c, on and after April 24. 1882, Terms on Application. WATERLOO QUADRANT, AUCKLAND. AS I NGING CLASS Will be opened by PROFESSOR UAILLiIAU, In the Christians' Meeting Home, Cook-street On TUBrtDa.-X.May 2nd, at7SoT Fee: Ladles, 6s; Gents, 10s Bd per Quarter. PLEASE take Notice that all debts ow- Jag to Mrs Druiy most be paid within one month from this date, or legal proceedings will be taken for their reoovery.-Mrs B. A. Drory, Grey-Street. A UCKLAJND SAVINGS BANK The Trustees are prepared to Lend Money on Freehold Seourities in Bums from £50 and upwards. Mortgages oan bo redeemed by K. CAMERON, Temporary Offices: Darby-street. MY Wife, Mary Amni Armitaok, r v J*y?nf•on *** own will, left her borne, [ hereby Eire notloe that I will not ba responsi ble for any Debt or Debts she-my wife-may nontraot after this date.-W. Armttage. Welle. tord. Port Albert.-Aprll 20,1882. pEJB "EVENING STAB." Mr Editor: Slr.-l"chalieneo all Opponents of Local Enterprise, be who they may, MProduoe any Foreign Compound for Dyspepsia or Indi. gentlon equal to ROBLBY'B DISKBTIVfI: MKAL for Pulse or Porridge J. ROBLEY, 25, Gbby-stbmt. LAWN IENNIS and Feotball Jerseys and Stootings Knitted to Order.-D. 8. NeTs&Sknd!' *««n-»tKet. oPPMIte Bank of IA^EST END PHARMACY^ » T Poksonby Road, khar top op • , „,„„ Kbanklin Road; A. J. BLOOMFIELD. Chkmist and DBDGGIsr, has opened the above with a ohoioe of the beit Drura, Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Toilet BeauUites, and Stationery, etc. HOMO3JPATHIO MBDICINEB. Toe th oarejr ally Bxtraoted. Db Walker attends daily. A. J, UL.OOMFIBLD. kT~ p o o l c y, MiMDsaLEiOHN Villa, K&RAfcQAHAPK ROAD. OaOAHisT of St. Matthew's Ohubch, reoeiTes Pnptli lor the ORGAN, PIANOFORTE, AND SINGING. At his address, as above, or at reiidenoe of Papila. A Quart?." *my be eommenoed from date of yint I diiop. Q LBOK TOMATO SA C~E. New Skason—Quality Guaranteed, To be obtained of all Qroaem, 1/ per Bottle. Q. oozknb, Agent. 27, Queen-street. LI-QUOR TEA COMPANY, LQNBON. Little Dorrit I <„ ~ J^ 0' Pictorial Family Worship .. .. *a Valentine Vox .. _ ~ . fie Parlour Menagerie _ 6a Od Uncle Tom's Oabln , 5a And thousands to. Beleot from. Any of these Handsome Books given away with THRKK LBS. OF LI-QUOR TtfA (2/6.2/8,3/ per lb). W. S. COLLINS, Aqunt, Pabnell, Anokland, TERMfI-3iRiCTT.y Cash. rpHK NEW HOiuOiNQ SOCIETY, MENT BOOIETY OF AUCKLAND. OOBNEB OT . ' QUEEN-STREET and. VULCAN LANK. All olasees are invited to take np Investing Shares, payments weekly, interest remunera tive. r "HM ES"* 6!.? 1 "wattr »t Freehold or i Leasehold Property for the purpose of Btnrnra, Building, &c, in sums of £20 ta £6000. repay able-tor every £100 advanoed-at the foUo wtaa scale, by weakly, monthly, or quarterly instai menta i— Repayments "Per J Repayments , Per uTtfinrtlm over Week, overt Week. s. d. 1 8 yearn .. ulO R 7 yean _ g 8 | years _ 13 6 8 yean .. 7 t 8 yean —I 10 51] 10 yean ,1 B 8 SPECIAL FACILITIU3 are given to BorT rawon for paying off part principal money and reducing w«e»oy payment, or the whole sum may be paid oft at any tlme-the Society grant ing; JUBJQUL DIBOOUMT. GBOKGB FRASBR, Msnaftes1. Q X P H A SH B O Mf B. Gentlemen wishing to, torra an Oroliestra, for performanoeof the '* May Queen," are requested to tend in their names (stating instrument) ta the Secretary St. Matthew's Choir. O T I G B. W« beg to anngnnoe that we have taken over Mr Clayton's COAL and FIREWOOD YARD at Newmarket.where we are prepared to supply Newoa«tlb, Taupibi, Kamo, and Bay or Iblakds Coal—also, Ooxs and Chabooal, In addition to the above, we have tor Sale all kinds of Fejtoinci Matebial, Drain TILES, Pipks, ta, and will undertako Oastiko and Fbncinb Contracts, * Orders may be left at 1, Fort-street, or at our Office, Newmarket. ' : HAMMOND k BYRON. Newmarket, April U, 1882. I*l i| TO ±10,0W LE«T on BnildtEß */lv Society principles, or on ether" ,th» n rait bonowen. Allotciouta boaj?to and Honses built on weekly, payment system. Mortgages and Lobjm negotiated. See List of Properties for Bale on!th pane. Blxperoenh allowed oq sooney deposited for investment.— C. Wif.WAMfION. Land. Batata and Financial Asent. VnVoan Lane. EN X V P&"T XV, JKWKLLKK & DIAMOND BKTTKB. VicToniA-aTKKKi (opposite Royal Mail), two doors below Holland and Bo tier's. N.B.—A Choloa Stock of the Latest Novelties in Jewellery, Watches, &c, Blwajs on hand. Bapaira neatly exeoutod on the Premises, and Orden promptly attended to. FRE3JK. WEIXBIiUD'S RETAIL TBA ADVERTISEMKNT. FINEST CHINA TEA SITTINGS, 1/4 per lb, Selected from the London market, and re markably cheap. Gives a strong, thick, end pungent liquor. CHOICEST PURE FIRST CROP BROKKN PANYONG CONGOU. This Tea tor valw In the onp is worth pence per pound more money. Price, 1/8 per lb. The like rarely comes into this market. A SPLENDID DAKJBBLING FL4VOURBD MIXTURE; guaranteed a blend of Pore India and China Teas. Prioo, 1/8 per lb. "TBA BXTRAORDINARTr The ready sale this Tea. commands proves it worthy the name. Price, 21 per lb. "FAMILY MIXTUKK." A blend of extra highly cured first crop India and China Teas; will carry well, and im prove with lengthened brewing in the pot, and prove itself an eoonomlo high-class Family Tea, Price, 2/Bperlb. "VBRT RICH DEEP BROWN TKA.* A combination of some of the purest, the strongest, and therlohest flavoured Teas .Imported. Give It a trial, PrlQe.S/Derla, M BOXES "FOOK OAN PBKOB TBA.' About the nnest Importation ot the Season. Prieo, 38/ per box. Frkdk. Wkftohbad, wholsbale and rxtaui tea dkalbr. VtOTORIA-STBEET. AUCKLAND. ■""" 4 USTRIAN BBNTWOOD ii » xr rnnirw "• Cane Chain, Atwtrian 128, Queen-street, tonam,, Austrian Bentwood, Cane Rooking Chain. WALNUT DRAWING. ... „ ~ ~,.,..„ ROOM, SUITBB In issLcS^s^t. BUk> Tapestry,Rep.andCre -123. Queen-street. tolme> waant Tablea> y^^ note and Ctuaterborya. AHOGANY. CKDAK - Rimu, and Kauri Din ia.«u^n-BBeet. Hll j roloaij American [ Cloth. ■ IRON Half-Tester Bed jßteads, Iron Fiensh Bed- Bedsteads, Iron CotsT T. &H. OOOKB. \ Blinds: *»£™ B<£fi l US- QM^toert^^offi^^^ ! siAKPBTS. Bearthrngs, —T IBBBAL DISCOUNT to _ , Xi Cash Porohatfers. All T. ft H, OOOKB, gooj, aeUvorea free in town. 113, Queen-street, catalogues poet free on appU ß—— KDROOM FURNITUBK In Choice Mottled Kanr), 123 "Queei-Street. Wardrobea, Bedsteads, Waah "* stands adTTollet Tablos,



Public Notices. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). . _$! Accounts now due for Ou and Coke, ! whioh remain unpaid at i p.m. TO-MORROWS Sg.B«tt tastant, will become payable In fall. Ss wlfaoat dlsoount. >3 . ~ E. B. PARSONS. ' M ___^^_" ' ■ ■' ' ' "*Met(ll 'lr'" ■Ajbk ' r OOK OUT, FROM JWjffKk I i au -i.>T.,-o- n—i, >re ]W M»reque.ted to present Bills at ■H Km Lading and Pay V eight atonca. tT.» ™ . i —in0?" 8 *»>p«dtoß the eiectanrge at 1 tne vessel will be lanaed and stored at con signees risk and expense.-X. MITOHHMON fc CO., Agents, 19. Qaeen-Btreef wharf. RS W. J. O'BRUSN reqnegtetheCred lcora of Mr W. J. O'Brien, Baker, Par nell, to Bend in their claims to her address, not later than Wednesday, 28th April. "REGISTRY FOR SERVaNTS.-^J. J.ti Gordon has opened a Koaistry tor Ber» ~ vantsj In connection with his Rrqonry boslnesa . In Pitt-street, aid traits, through lite Integrity, so., to merit a fair share of patronage-JUia -, Gordon, Q HAL L E N 6 B. We,.the undersigned owners of the open boat' m Transit, Challenge the owners of the Imp to ran a race on Saturday next for the Bum of twelva pounds againßt the prize won by the Imp at th« ' , I late Ponsonby Kegatt».-HKWS<w avd Mil. vilm, Wynyard Pier, Auokland. QHAhL B N G E. The owner ol the OLIVE challenges the . RUBY to race again next Batnrday lorfllOa tide; same conditions as last race. _§m_ w. a wtoTE. . T^T ® i, •.-. c:: ■■■ ■tu t .' ■, m All Claims against the Estate of the late Mrs 1 Ann Morley to be sent In to the undersigned on Dr before the Ist of May next. , WHIIAOR fc BUBBKLL. AKSHALL'S Special Tincture of PodiphTllum 1b one of the beßt known ' remedies for all Btomaoh and liver disorders; price, U. Try it.-U. W. OOODSON, liOndon Arcade, Sole Agent for Auckland. BRlCKLaxjsks- AiifllS HOTEL*' Auckland. H. PARBLOW ■Wlshos to Intimate to the Anokhmd and Thames Publlo that he has Commenced Busl- . ness in the abovenamed Hotel; and by * • ■' , -BTKICT AITBNTION TO BUSTNEBa, And by selling nothing bat the . - ' BEST BRANDS of ALES, WINES. AND SPIRITS, He hopes to merit a ' | CAIB BHABB OF TRBIB PATRONQB, ! Note the address:— - TT pARBLOW, me BRICKLAYERS' ARMS HOTICO, JU Ceafbl-sthixt, Avokund. Lost and Found. LOST, between Gundry-streeV Newton, and Wellington-street, a Lady c Black Corded-Bilk Cape, trimmed with bugled lace.— Finder will be rewaided by returning it to Mrs) C. P. Wright, Upper Union-street. LOST, on April 6th, from Mr~Bncklan<l r 9 Bale Yards, a Ked Eelfer-Cal[; tar brand . <\ No. 6, on rump. Ten Shillings reward.-B. M. •! HftUett Batcher. Paraell. ___ T OST yesterday, between St. Mary's JLJ Road and Freeman's Bay, a Small Plaid BhawL—Flader return same to this offloo. 3 LOST, on Wednesday afternoon, from . Mr James, BoUdar, Mount Albert, Ust Been hanging to the gate, a Bet of Plans and BpecUJoailons for Isew Buildings for Mrs Chap- • ■:■, man, Queen-street. £1 reward -To be given to ' JBus Driver, or to Messrs KeaSs and Hon, Arohi ta*B. - ; . ~ . ,',, :, i;|-|;| Board and Kesidence. liOAED AND RESIDENCE required 9 about August next in a private house in • • a pleassnc suburb by a lady and family of seven, the ages varlng'from S to 19. Wenlrt require 3 or i bed-rooms. dloing room, and tho " : sxolnslTe use ot drawing-room, and will brlßg her own table attendant. Would probably - lenain from 6 to 9 months.-State lowest < • terms and apply by letter to H, Ashwn ft Boa, 8, New Zealand Inauranoe Buildings. BOARD and RESIDE* CX at Birken.; head, Northoote, a few minutes waltt ' •: : from new wharf,-Apply Mr MoMaster, Draper. | BOARD AND RESIDEIJCE for Mar-( - f; rled Couple, four minutes/ walk from Post ■•> Office; Terms Moderate.—Apply W. D. Dalleot ■ ■ :j Confeotloner,Qneen-atreet. : ~»■■, /COMFORTABLE Beard and Residence ' ii \J for single gentlemen; Double and Single Rooms.—Mrs Wightman, Kden Oretcent. T ODGINGS at.Hri^hton, Parnel), for I 1 man and his wife.—Mk Norrlo, Wjayard- • street, Brighton Road. ;.' "■, AC&NOY for a Gentleman or Married Couple. Oroydoa Villa. Vinoent-street—''1 Mrs Fnller. , > .. t /^OVKRMOK BKOWNS HVIJtL. XX UOBSON-STRBKT, BoabiiinoljOdowo_™.._«_,.2ob perWeelt ' BINBLBKOOJC_____ ._..BfiS.' Corporation Notices. ' QITY OF AU.UKLASD. BOEGE6S LIST XEVISIOK OODBT. Notloß is hereby given that, In oonformliy , . with theprovisionß'of the Munioipal Corpora-' tiona Act, ths above Court will be holden at tba City Conaoil Chambers. Hiah-Mreet, on FBI- ' .- DaY, tho 28 th instant, at noon. P. A. PHILIPS.. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Offloe. April 58.1882. Volunteer Notices. , - TVISTRIC I ORDERS,, MlllHa and Volanteor Office, Auokland, 21th April, 188£ TboOffloars eommaadlng Companies Anolc land Toiunteersi are requested to meet the r ofßonroomnandint; the dlstrlot.Major Withers, at the Militia and Volunteer offices, Drill Bhed, oaFßlOAY,the2Btb.last,.at73oD.m.,totakß ' : into consideration the celebration of Her Most Qraolous Majesty Birthday, B. WITHBRS. Major Commanding Auckland Volunteer ■ Dlstriot, Anottona. T0•MO X X O W. PEREMIPORY SALE. TO CCOSK CONStaKMBNTS. FANCY GOODS, CHURNS, WOOD " WARE.&C. W. DO~WDEN WTvIL sell by auction, at the Exchange •■ TT Mart, Qaeon-street, to-morrow, at II O'olock, THE BALANCB OF CONSIGNMENT OP FANOT HOODS, conalstlng Of— Toys, Photos, Albums Parlour Bagatelle Board » Note Paper, Work Boxea, Inkstands. Washboards. Flour Palls Thermometer Churns, Cyllcder Chnrdß. ' ! fee. fee., 'fee * T O-M O R R O W. BANANAS I BANANAS I " APPLES) PEARS L. W., EATON WILL sell by auction at his Mart to-morrow (Tuesday), at U o'clock, 300 Buaohes Bananas 10 bass Carrcta TO-MORROW, Amb2B. / DUKH A M YA RD 8. ' W° OLV SSow^ DES« AND At 11 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAW. THDRBDAY, APRIJi 27. SMALL SUBURBAN FARM WEAR : MOUNT. AtBERTANU Tflfi WHAP. B.: ARTHUR •'■■■■!*&■ ■ TTAB received positire instrnetioftß to; . JUL selltn Thursdayt »a instant; at 1* oWock noon, without the slightest reserve, A HAND* HTTMJFAB M of fialr Jfc The land is situated a little past Oapt. Jameß'a Xtuwtr, and «ot far from the Presbyterian Manse. The land around is taken by gentle men who are about building and plan tlsg this. season, The soil Is plougbable, and first-dais. for-ftuit or vine growing purposes, and welt watered. There Is a. fine view or- the Bnrroundv. iag country for miles. To a man with small means a,flue income may be made oft troto growing alone. The distance from toe Hall was Station Is only about 20 minntes' walk. In. a, ' short time this land may be cf great valne. .. R. A E THU B, Salesman and Auctioueer, (tioriiiniied on Fourth Page.)