SUPREME COURT-In Banco.

THIS DAY.

(Before Bis Honor Mr Justice Gillies.) Walton v. Auckland Timbbb go. (Limimd).— In this matter an argument on demurrer to plaintiff's declaration was argued some time BS ,o (Mr B. Hesketh ap pearing for plaintiff', and Mr Theo. Cooper lor defendants), aud Bis Honor now gavo judgment as follows :— his is _an iction brought by the vendor against the purchasers of certaiu real es tate to enforce specific performance of the contract of sale. Tho alleged con tract is in writing as follow*: " will cell Omana and Walton's property, say 30i per acre, £2,500 cash, liakucf, 10 equal uu nual payments, aod interest 3 per csni'.— J, Kobbeton." "Wo agree to pur chase on theso terms 11,701 aoie*. _5. HoLßsnir, for Auckland Timber Company (Limited) Witness, W. AiTKBN, 10-5-82." The declaration is demurred to virtually ou two grounds : - (1) That the declaration docs not aver that Holdship was the a>;ent of the defendants " thereunto by them lawfully authorised "; (2) that the terms of ibe alleged agreement are insufficient to comply with the Statute of Frauds, the offer being addressed to no one, and tbo acceptanco not referring to the offer, or shewing what was agreed to be purchased, *s to the first of these grounds, counsel for the defendants rolled oa a dictum in Fry ou ISpecial Performance, section 527, last edition, that in a Kill for special peiforaisnce of a contract for salo of iands signed by nn agont "it must be alleged and distinctly proved by tho plain • tiff that the party who signed as ugent was authorised to.act as agent, not merely for the purpoie of negotiating, but of conclud ing a binding contract." That, *uch must bo proved there can h* no doubt, but, tue authorities given lor that dictum do not support it so tar as to shew that the allega tion in the declaration must be sospccili;- Oii the contrary, in More v. Sutton, R;d-,\ >vay v. Whaiton, ami Jb'irth v. Green wood, tbo authorities, the facts only were set out, leaving the sufficiency or the agency authority to be gathered from the facts stated. Tbe ca«e of Harding v. Galbrnitb (3 New Zealand Court of Appeal Cases 121 is a clear authority that it U unnecessary to allege in the declaration that the person diguing as agent waa " thereunto lawfully authorised. In tbat c»se, the allegation wis simply that tbe defendant made and signed v memorandum set out, and which was signed "Pro John Harding, X, Hard ing." Thore Mr Justice Johcston said : — "Is it necessaiy to avei in distinct term that the agent was duly authorised. Will that not bo assigned prima facie f and in the judgment of the Court, itia laid : "in asmuch as the declaration avers that the defendant mado and signed the m»moran dum of agreement set out, etc., it suffi ciently appears that the Statuto of Frauds was complied with in thi« respect." In tho present cue, tho allegation is that, " tho defendaots by their a«ent, George Holdship, agreed to purchase;" setting out the memorandum signed, "George Holdthip, for Auckland Timber Company, iiniited." This allegation, admitted by the demurier, seems to me to tie sullicieut to satisfy tho statute. As to the secsnd ground, the defen dants' oontention was entirely based on the assumption that the memo'andum in writ iogrelied on was uotoneentirodocumcnt,but may have consisted of two separate and un connected documents, one cmtaiuing the offer, the other the acceptance. No doubt, if such appeared to be the case, there would have been great difficulty in holding that the statute was complied with iv the face of decided casss quoted in argument. But it seems to me tbat the memo as set out must bo taken to be one entire docu ment, and, loekiog upon lt as such, it seems to rae to evidence a full and com plete contract. It is worded in that terse, compressed form that the use of the teie eraph has rendered usual in commercial dicuments, Tho offer, though not ad dreisedto any one, being accepted by the de fendant, and the offerer suing upon it, suffi ciently disclose* the vendor and purchaser. The property is specific by name and local ity, the price is definite notwithstanding the word "aay " 80s per acre, the terms of pay ment are specific, the acceptance is uncen oonditional and must bo rend " We agree to purchase (the properties offered above) on these (the above) terms." The some what ambiguous expression added " 11,701 acres," must, I think, be read as "We understand the above mentioned properties to contain 11,701 acres," and not as im porting any variation from or modification of the other terms of the offer and aceepta_.ee. The demurrer is over-ruled with costs, giv ing leave to defendants to plead witbiu 14 days.

STOKE V. .COMMISSIO.tER OF CUSTOMS.— The argument on demurrer was heaid at a recent sitting of the Court, Mr Hesketh appearing for the plaintiff, and Mr Tyler for the defendant.—His Honor now gave judgment as follows :-"This is an action brought by tbo agent of a shipowner agains the Commi«sioner of Customs to test the liability to forfeiture of a vessel under the Customs Laws Consolida tion Act, 1882. The declaration alleges that the plaintiff is agent for the owner of the vessel; that ihe ves§el was seized ou the 3rd October, ISB2, tor some alleged breach of the Customs laws; that no notice of seizure under the Customs Act, 1882, was given as provided by section 230 of that Act; that a notice was given oi seizure under the Customs Regula tions Act, 1858; a denial of liability to such seizure; tho giving by the plaintiff of the necessary notice under section 231 of the Act of 1882; the deten tion of the vessel and threat to Bell ; aud claims—(l) that the vessel is not liable to forfeiture; (2) an injunction against selling; (3) return of tbe vessel and damages for detention; (4) tho value of the vessel and damages for detention. To this decla ration the defendant has demurred, on the grounds — (1) that the cause of action is lv the owner, not in the plaintiff; (2) that the ageat of an owner cannot bring an action to test the validity of the seizure unless he has an in terest in the thing seized, and (3) that failure to give the notice required by Sec. 230 of the act of 1882, does not invalidate the seijsure. The main contention on/be half of the defendant, was that tbia was an action for damages, aud therefore that the owner of the vessel, and not hi« agent, Was the . proper person to aue. It appears to me, however, that although the plaintiff, as agent, makes a bsd claim for damages, and makes allegations in support of that claim, he nevertheless sets out a good came of action and a claim vthich he is entitled to Bake, viz., a declaration that the vessel Was not liable to forfeiture. By section 231 of the Customs Laws Consolidation Act, 1882, the agent ot an owner ol anything seized by the Customs au thorities is' empowered to bring an action in the Supreme Court against the Commissioner of Customs, "lor the purpose 0i determining the liability " to forfeiture "of the thiag seized," Usually an agent bm no power to sue in his own name on be half of his principal, but here a special right is conferred upon him to bring an action ia his own name for the limited purpose ot determining the liability to forfeiture of the thing seined, No right is conferred on him to sue for damages, and to that extent, the plaintiffs' claim is bad. But, as be states facts sufficient to support a good claim, viz., . tohsve the liability to forfeiture determined, the addition of a bad claim does not render 'sine declaration demurrable. It was so held in Peyman v. Morse (Macassay's Keports, 53) and in other caies. The defendant's remedy would be by an application In Chambers to have the ™d claim and facts stated in support of it struck ont as surplusage. Taking the action, therefore, as one simply for the pur pose of determining the liability to for feiture of the ship seized, the allegation of Want of proper notice of seizure is wholly immaterial. The liability to forfeiture is a matter,'antecedent to the actual seizure procedure, It may bs that the ship was liable to forfeiture but that the "roper st»pa were not taken to legally effec luite tie eeizore. This latter question, nwevor, cannot be tried in this ac. nop Xhe sole question in this action Is liability or non-liability to forfeiture. '1 he demurrer must therefore be over ruled with costs, defendant to have 14 days to plead. BE James Fulchkb Bkow'n, a Debtor. —Application for- Discharge.—Tuere was so opposition, and tho necessary order for discharge was therefore granted. Be übo. Aksks, an Arranging Debtor, -Mr George moved for an order declaring ths deed of arrangement comp.et-Jy ex ecuted. He said that it had been assented 'o by three-fourths (in number and value of the whole body of creditors. — Order granted. Be John LtYOON, an arranging debtor. —Mr E. Cooper appeared for tbe creditom' trustees iv this matter, and applied for an order declaring the deed completely cxc osted.— His Honor said thai an amended "St of creditor;, would have tn hi "lea, inasmuch as that already filed represented only creditor? io a total "mount of £972, while it. appeared trom the declaration tbat creditors to an aggregate vale of £1092 had assented to the aeed being executed.- ]Wr Cooper asked for

ahd obtained an adjournment of tho ap ; plication, in order that an amended list i of creditor! might be filed. I Kb AI/Tked Smart, a Debtor.—Ajipli- I caiion tor discharge.—The debtor was to . have made the application in person, but: ho did not appear, and nothing therefore I was done. j Re Justices op tiikPeicb Act, 1882, and rb conviction cf thomas pit arson, -Argument on rule nisi.-iii Theo, Cooper, who appeared in the matter, explained that I the rule had not been served and as Pear son had since lett ths colony it was not in tended to niovo further, Kb Waikato County Council and Hamiltonßorouoii Council.—Argument on rule nisi.-Mr Heskoth explained that somo delay had occurred in forwarding affidavits, which only reached Mr Cooper this morning, and he therefore asked for a week's adjourument, — Granted. Ellis v. Hally.—Mr W. Thome, on behalf ot the defendant, moved, by virtue of rule -ISO, that the action should bo dis missed for want of prosecution. Ho said that nearly four months ago ho made a I' similar application, but it failed in con sequence of . wrong procedure. Since then noihingliad been.done. Notico had been duly given of the present application, and nil the affidavits had been filed. Jtvi dcntly the plaintiff had no intention of pro ceeding with the action. —The order dis missing the action was granted, and costs allowed. Hammond v. Wayte.—This was ah argument on rule nisi for a new trial.— I Mr K. Besksth appeared in support of the rule, ond Mr O'Neill to show cause. Tho latter gentleman urged ns grounds for set ting a>ide tho verdict of tho jury—(l) That the verdict was against the weight of evi dence ; and (2) that the damages given were excessive.—Mr nepketh, in replying, said that his learned 'frieud had omitted to ( notlccthopoiutuponwhich the wholematter , turned, viz,, the distinction between actions in which a right is invaded, and action? in which it is necessary, in order to support I the causo of action, to show the causo of j daoiaue. He denied that the verdict was against tbe weight of evidet-ce, or that the damages were excessive.—His Honor said tbat he wonld tako time to consider the - authorities quoted by Mr O'Neill. Hewosun willing to disturb the verdict of o jury if it - could be at all supported Certainly thedam ages were not excessive, if the were jury en» titled to give any. They found that it was a j malicious prosecution, and if there was any evidence that would entitle them to give damages at alj, he did got think they 1 were excessive.—Judgement reserved, •, The Court then rose. ,

MEETING OF R.C. JORDAN'S CREDITORS.

An adjourned meeting of the creditors of R. C. Jordan, auctioneer of Tauranga, was held this morning in tbe Supreme Court, Mr D. Heau presiding. A resolution having been pawed to authorise tha trustee to stay tho sale of furniture until ho rco«ivoa further instructions, the nieoting was ad journed till two o'clock-, iv order to enable Mr E. Bcskoth to' be present. At two accordingly tho proceedings were resumed, there being present then :—Messrs Hoaa (chairman), J. M. bpecd (for Henry Canhaui), Iheo. Cooper (for Graves Aickin), tf. R. George (for Upton and Co., W. Rattray, and U. P. Barber and Co.), Messrs J. M. /Alexander (for Mrs Jordan), and Mr E. Hesketh (for the National Bank). —Richard Cole 3 Jordan, having been sworn, was examined at »oaio length by Mr E. tfesketb. He said : The statement hied on the 17th is as nearly correct as 1 can give it. I havo paid oif £900 from EBdale's mortgago, which was taken in 1878. That represents portions sold by Jordan and Shep p»rd. The property was partly my own, and partly my wife's. One mortgage was on part of my property, aod portions of both parts wero sold. My wife became possessed by marriage settlement of her share of the property the purcha»e being made irom the Government, und a Crown Grant being is sued for it. The propetty which was sub sequently mortgaged was purchased vitb the proceeds of sale of other property that had been sold by my wife I h«ve never before had to seek the benefit of the Act. The money derived from sales of my wife's property was used in paying off nsdalo's mortgage. 1 have never given any property to my wife since the marriage settlement, but she has purchased and sold from time to time out of the proceeds of this settlement, rents, and interest received from mortgages that she held. The pro perty settled upon ber was worth about £1100, and the second pur chase was for about £1100. I always conducted my wife's business. In November last my wife puichased two acres of ground situated near my residence, which was put up to auction by Jordan and Sheppard, under instructions from the agent of the National Bank, I tuperviitd tne sale, and bought for my wife, Mr Paget (an employs) acting as auctioneer. At the same sale my residence was put np, and bought by Mr Commons, trom whom I subsequently purchased ou my wife's behalf. I was not aware btfore hand that Mr Commons was goinc to bid. The property was worth £1200, and my wife got it for £500; the reason of tbe dif ference being that it was put upfor absolute sale, I did not act contrary to the in structions of the bank's agent, Nothing was said about postponing the sale. 1 first thought of filing my sebsdulo in January last. Ia April, 1881,1 was setioutly thinking of doing so, aod I consulted tho bank on tho subject. I have really been iusolvent since that time. I cannot furnith the trustees with an account of the trans actions between myself and my wife during the last year, shewing all monies re ceived by her, and the sources whence they were derived, for the simplo reason that no record was kept of such things. I still believe that I have £499 8s 6d worth of assets over and above the liabilities contained in my statement of mortgages of real properties, (Left Sitting.)

DINNER TO HIS EXCEL LENCY IHE GOVERNOR.

His Excellency the Qovernoii was en tertained nt a dinner last evening by the members of the Horthorn Club, Princes street. The attendance was large and in fluential, including the officers of the men of-war now in port. The proceedings weio of nn interesting character, but being private rather than public, wo are not at liberty to presont a full report to our readers. The toast of the even ing, "His Excellency the Governor," was proposed by Beader Wood, Esj., president of the club. Mr Wood, in a bnof speech, gave a historic sketch of the several governors of the colony from GovernorjHobsontoHisExcellency whonow occupies the high position. The president referred to the services rendered to this country by successive governors, not ono of whom was more capable of largely bene fitting tho colony than their bonored guest, who was not only tbe representative of Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain, but was a competent engineer, as His Ex cellency's remarks the other day, when on board the s.s. Tongariro, evidenced. His Excellency replied, and said that, during bis term of office, he would do his best in furthering the interests of the people of New Zealand. He was favourably impressed with what he bad seen of the colony, its scenery, climate, and natural resources. His Excellency referred in glowing terms to the geographical position of Auckland and its splendid harbour, and in view of the completion of the Panama Canal, pictured Auckland's commercial greatness in the future. His Excellency's speech met with a cordial reception.

AUCKLAND SHAKEMARKET.

APRIL 18, 1383. Hank ot N.Z—Sellers, £23 Sa National Rank-Sellers. 73a Colonial Bank-Selle-B 16s 6d S.B Insnrunoe—Sa'erß, 66s 6d Auckland Has-Sellers, £3 2s 6d T names Mae—Beyers, ÜBl Coromandel B,a. Co.—Burerfl, 161 FlanerandCo.—Boy ere, 10s Queen ot B:auty—2ls, 225; buyers, 21s; sellers, 22) 6d D»p Level Cross-Bs; buyers, 5s 8d; sellers, Cs 3d Frinoo Icoporlal-57d, 61s; bujrors, 60s; sellers, 62a J. NEWMAN, chairman.

ARRIVAL OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS.

The ss. Southern Cross arrivod at2.3op.m. from Wellington and Napier. She lett w eiHng ton on Saturday at 3 p.m., and Napier on Mou day at 10 a.m. Could not call nt Gisborne owing to bad weather. Experienced strong S.E. winds during the whole passage. Catso: 30 bales kapok, 9 tons rails, and 20 tons sundries.

We are glad to learn that the injuries to Mr Thomas Baruott by the recant carriage accideut are not so fertous as were at first supposed. Drs Goldsbro' and Coombemade an examination thh mrrring, when it was found that no into _ al hurt has beeu sustained, although < here had been a teirible fhock to the syst m, The patient is now doing remarkably well.

TELEGRAMS.

(FROM OUR OWN. CQSBESPONDENT.)

UNKNOWN

Constable Naughton arrested to-diy a young man named , Grimsby, formerly steward on tho Minnie Casey, for the em bezzlement of four pounds last June, the property of Providoro Hadriil.

fPER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

A TARANAKI WELCOME TO MR BRYCE.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. A meeting, at which the Mayor presided, was held lost night, when it was decided to give a banquet ou tho lion Mr Bryce's »irival here from the King Country, and to present him with an illuminated address of congratulation.

DUNEDIM, this day. At the Land Board, Thomas Pophaur and Thomas Si Nichol applied for "run" licenses, answering the questions put to them by the Board satisfactorily.

THE PHCENIX PARK MURDERS.

Twenty Plots to Assassinate

Mr Horsier.

[rkutkb's telegrams.]

LONDON, April 17. In the course of tbo trial of Daniel Curley, tbo second of the Phoenix Park prisoners, at Dublin yosterdny, tbo Informer Carey, wbo was under examination, testified to tho fact tbat twenty distinct plots had been formed for the assassination of Mr Forstor, lato Chief Secretary for Ireland,

DEATH OF MR E. COSILEY.

Munificent Donations to Local

Institutions,

IN the obituary column this evening will bo found a notice of the death of Mr Edward Costley, at the ad vanced ago of 89 yoars, The deceased was a vory old identity, having arrived from Sydney, via tho Bay ot Islands, some thiug like forty-fivo years ago. His form was well-known in Queon-street, whero his appearance was regular and frequent until within a few days of his death. Mr Costley was a native of freland, but he left that country about half-a-century ago. From statements mado by himself at various times, it would appear that he was subsequently nt the Capo of Good Hope, and that be proceeded thence to Sydney, He (vasahoinTasmnniabetbrocominghore, He was of Un heard to say that when he arrived in Auckland there was not a houio to be seen, the hill* at the back of tbe foreshore being covered with firn, while a fow tents were sprinkled along the beach whero Foit-street is now. lt was in one of these

that he lived somo time. Mr Costley brought some littlo money with him, and this he turned to account. Possessed ola great deal of natural shrewd ness aud foresight, he antici pated tho future prosperity of Auckland and purchated property in varions parts of tho new townthips. Land at that time could bo bought for a song, and the smallest amount of capital could bo excellently in vested for future profit. As the settlement increased in importance, bouses were treeled upon these sections and this syttem of speculation was continued with remarkable succesi steadily duriog tbe whole of his life time. Prior to his death, Mr Costley was the owner of some of the most valuable busi ness sites in the city, while the annual revenue from these was very laige, and, wo may add, was not allowed to accumulate, but was regularly re-invested. Mr Cosiley was a man ot peculiar habits. In the vary early days ho bad the reputation of being laborious, industrious, and at the same time penurious. He neglected no means by which an honest penny might be earned, and though engaged in no par ticular branch of business, he lent money, and it is also related of him that be had a small kitchen garden in William street, off Chancery Lano, where the resi dents of the neighbourhood obtained their supplies of vegetables. He retided many years at this place, and subsequently lodged about thirteen jeers with Mrs Keven, who is now at the Thames. For the last seventeen years, he has resided with Mr and Mrs Alexander Mackie, of Chapel -street, and it was in their houso that ho breathed his last. Notwith standing his vory advanced age, he retained full possession of his faculties until within a few days ot hia death. Be lead the daily newspapers without the aid of spoctacles, and frequently transacted a great deal of business with lawyers aad agents during tho day. Death ia attributed to general debility and decay of the system. Ho was out of bed yesterday, but became so weak that medical assist ance wa» sent for, and Dr, hichardson was in attendance yesterday afternoon, The deceased, howover, sank gradually, and pasted away peaceably this forenoon. It is understood that he has no rela tives alive. It was well known that during his lifetime Mr Costley had accummulated an immense amount of pro perty, and when bis death was re* ported, tho manner in which be had disposed of his estate became tho subject of conversation ln towo. During the day it becdme known tbat with the exception of several small legacies, tbe whole amount bad been bequeathed to seberal local institutions. The exact value of tbo bequeits was not known, but it was generally aprecd that tho estate was worth moro than £100,000. Wo havo received the following letters in corroboration of theso reports : —

(To the Editor,)

Sir, —The Mayor has received this letter, and forwards it to be published for tho In formation of the public who may desire to attend the funeral of one who has proved himself to bo a pnblio benefactor, lours, &0., P, a, Pnaips, Town Clerk. Auckland, April 10, ISS3.

(To His Worship the Mayor.)

Dear Sir,—As executors of tho will of the late Edward Costley, who died this day, wo think it light to inform you that, with tbe exception of a few inconsiderable legacies, he h«s given the whole of his large property equally between tbo following ob jects, namely,

1. Tho Anckland Hospital. 2. The Old Men's Homo. 3. The Parnell Orphan Home. 4. Tbo Auckland Institute, Princes street.

5. The Anckland Public Free Library,

6. The bailors' Homo,

7. The Training School at Kohimarama. It is proposed that tho funeral should take place on Friday next, at 3 p.m. from bis late residence, Chapel-street,—We arc, dear sir, faithfully yours, Samuel Jackson, D- Hean, Additional Particulars.

It is stated on good authority that the total value of the late Mr Costley's estate is £135,000, and tbat over £100,000 iB to be equally divided amongst the seven charities mentioned above. The most important of the privato legacies is one to Mrs Mackie of £4,000. The legacy duty payable to the Government will amount to close on £10,000.

MINING NEWS.

THAMES, this day. Ths Imperial got a tew lbs. good picked stone from the leading stopo over the east drive, No, 5 level, and left a good show ot gold. The cross-cut from the Mariners'reef at No. p level was started trom the chamber to-day. Deep Level Cross,—Somo more strin gers have beeen cut at tho the 640 ft. level but no gold has been seen in them. The reef in the winze is fully 4ft, wide and yielded a few picked stones when bioken. DART,—No. 1 reef at bottom lovol aver _ sa 9 in. wide and shows strong dabs of gold. Thero is probably another portion of it not yet cut, co the cross-cut will be continued a few feet, aftor wiich driving will be started on tbe reef towards the specimen lender. No, 1 reef has been mot with ia the winze from Ko. 2 level; it is 1 foot wide, and showed a few colours when broken.

j Several drunken sailors belonging to the j ship Warwick attacked tie mate of that vessel this afternoon, and would probable have done him some injury had as.istunce not been at hand. The police secured the ■ offenders shortly afterwardß, and marched i them to the lock-up. ;

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

AI»OTHEK BRITISH WAX SHIP ORuKRED TO MADAGASCAR. LONDON, April 17 (evening.) H.M.S. Dragon, six guns, has been ordered to Madagascar for the protection of British interest.". THE FRENCH IN AFRICA.-CAP TURE OF POKT NEGRA LOANDA. News is to hand that a French warship has captured Fort Negra Loauda, on the West African Coast, after severe fighting with the natives. OBITUARY. Sir Philip Rose, Bart., the well-known solicitor, aged 67. SUIZ MAIL. MKLB >URNE, tliig day. The Tarawera, which left yesterday for the Bluff, took on board at the Heads the English mails brought by the P. and-O. steamship Bosctta.

THE PROPERTY TAX-EX TENSION OF TIME.

[BY TELEGRAPH.—PKKSS ASSOCIATION.]

WELLINGI'ON, this day. OWING to tho unavoidable delay that occurred in tho delivery, by tho ..Property Tax Commissioner of the rolls under tbo Rating Act 1882, to local bodies the time for their delivery was extonded to 30th inst. Other extensions of dates for holding meetings, conducting elections, &c, conse quent upon abovo postponement are being arranged for by Government.

YACHT RACE.

Arbanoements for tbo raco between tho largo yachts itita and Arawa havo been completed, and the event will tako placo on Saturday next, starting at 10 0.m., should there be a good breeze. Mr John Waymouth, sen,, will decide this point. Jack Bell will ssil tho Arawa, and it is expected Ted Moore will superintend the Rita's move ments. Both veasels arc in good order, and ns the couko lies from the Wharf, round Tiritiri, aad back, an Interesting contest may bo anticipated. With a dead beat ono way, tho race will probably occupy about six hours, er with a leading wind, about four hours,

Tbo Succets mine managor writes, under date of April 16 :—" For tho past week there has been little gold got, the reef being broken ; but to-day there ls a change for tho better. *orth^ slope is showing gold more fteely, and the ground ie note tegular. In South stopo the reef is split up, owing to cross vions, hut has tbe appear• ance of making -"tight ogam.—(Signed) Petkr Rkid. The case of Stono v. the Commissioner of Customs will probably como beforo the Supreme Court at the next sittings, tho plaintiff's demurrer having been over-ruled by Mr Justice Gillies this morning. Tho action arises out of the seizure of the baiquo Gazelle by tho Customß authorities, and it is brought by the agent to test tho question of liability to forfeiture, English news, of several days later dato than that brought by the last mall, is to hand per Orient steamer Potoii. Wo pub lish a summary of the news on our fourth pngo. In tho same place will be found an interesting letter on tho Artists' Exbibi tion, which appeared in our country edition but was crowded out of tho town edition last night. The annivereary of the Wesleyan Churcb, Northcote, is to bo celebrated to-morrow evening, and a good lea will be provided, Tho fine woathtr, and bright moonlight night present a good opportunity for Auck landers to pay a visit and realiso ono of tho grandest panoramas—the city of Auckland, and the waters of the Waitemata and Manukau. The Ferry Company have arranged for a boat to suit visitors.

The members of St. John's Mutual Im provement Society mot last evening in the school-room. At the conclusion of the ordinary business, the chairman called upon Mr James Blnckman, jun,, who read an ettay on "Diamonds," on amusing aud interesting paper, shewing tbat the essayist bad well studied his subject, and in Ibis respect sot a good example to members who excuse thcnuelves by faying t'uey are not quito ready, aud ask for an extension of time ; or that thore was a wedding in tho family which impeded the flow of thought, Soveral members offeied remarks, and complimented tho young mau on his suc cessful essay.

Death.

COLLIS.-At tho rosidenco of his brother-in law, symondß-Rtroot, Richard Collis, ogod 5t yeore. Funornl leaves botwoon 1 and fi p.m, to-mor row.

mM^kmSSMv evemng star, Wednesday, apiul 18.



Garlick and Crnnwell hnvo now the most complete Furnishing Warehouse ln Auokland. largo stook ready for dollvery. Furnlturo to suit all clauses; good, strong, and cheap. Groat variety of Bedsteads ard Bedroom Furnlturo.— City Hall Arcade, Queen stroot.-[Advt,]



Amusements. f*~ R OKAL HALL. miss donovan's Grand Concert, thursday, april 19, p/taTi -1. Duet for rgpoAMßtting ,_,_,, . March^ aT V^ - Mendelssohn Miss DONOVASrS>iII6S K. DONOVAN. 2. Song—" Tho irt'oman'B Wed ding Song" Poniattneskl Mn. GARLAND. 5. Qunrtetto —" 0 Nannr will Thou Gang with Mo " .. Harrison i. Song—" Wlion Lovo went Out a Maying" llocckcl Miss STEPHENSON. 6. Pianoforte Solo—" Invitation aladanco" Weber Miss DONOVAN. 0. Bong—" Tho ViUago Black smith" Weiss MB. EDMINSTON. 7. " Alia Stella Confldonto" .. _Ro6aue!t Mbs. KILGOUR; Violin Obligate HERR CARL SOHMITT. 8. Duet —"I'vo Wnndored in Dreams",, Wade Miss STAUNTON and Mr. EDWARDS. PART 11. 9. Quartitto-" Fairies Rocall".. Carl Sch mtt 10. Dcßcriptivo Song—" The Fire man " (First timo ln Auck land) Webb Mr. GORDON GOOCH. 11, Aria—"Omlo Fernando" .. Dontzctti Miss STA'UNTON. j 2. Song—" Tho Storm Fiend " .. Jtoeclecl Mr. RHODES. 13. Song—" One Gontlo Heart".. Wallace Mrs. KILGOUR. 11. Solo (Piano)—" Fantaßla on American Airs" .. .. Pope Miss DONOVAN. 15. Song—"ShiningStars" .. CarlSchmUt Mb. EDWARDS, 16. Duet—" Exoolslor" .. .. Haifa MM. KILGOUR AND Mn. RHODES. God Save thb Queen. Conductor .HERR CARL SCHMITT. Tiokets, 26: to bo had "of Upton and Co., Flynn, and A. Eady, Queon-etroot. Doors opon at 7.30; to commonco nt 8 o'clock, Shipping. - O" M.S. DIAMOND. J?m!mjß^fc_. This iloo vessel, "whioh It U zMZsAItQbAr expaotf d will leave on or aboat SBMSmHmm Saturday next, will, by the Kind noss of Capt. Dale, R.N.. be open ror isspeotlon TO-MORROW (THUKBDAY) 19th instant, and by special permission tho p.s. VICTORIA will oonvey visitors on board. First trip at 1.15 p.m. Return Fares, One Shilling; Children, Bd. J. R. D. BAKER, Traffic Manager D.S.F. Co. 1. —I Cabinetmakers. (Jo Little, CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER AND UNDERTAKER (LATE 07 VICTOniA'STRBKT), Informs his customers and the general publlo that he has REMOVED to more suitablo and commodious premises ln HOBSON-STRBET; Talid 3hop from Cook street (west side).



CIUKK FOR INDIGESTION—TONIC i BALSAM, a Genuine Liver hegnlatloo, prioe 3s a bottlo.-BHARLAND & CD. (oppo site Post-office).



I Wanted. WANTED KNOWN—Another Grand Lot of Cheap Boots: at Dampier's 800 l Shop, Viotoria-street. Fgrtionlnrg boop. WANTED, a First-class Salesman for a Grocery and Wine and Spirit Business on the East Coast. Ono having a knowledgo of tho Maori language preferred.—Apply to H. D. Lovinshon, Star Hotel, between 2 and 2.30 daily. WANTKD, a Clicker, able to cut to to meaiure.—Youog Bros,, Durham .trott East. WANTED, n Book-keeper competent .. to ttosp a sat of book*.—Apply, enoloa lng reforono?»8 and terms, to 3K, Etab oflice. \\T ANTED, 3 good Coat Makers.—.New v». Zealand Twoed Company, 172, Queen street. WANTED, two Men for Lime Washing; also a Bojr (14) to loam tho trado,—Apply to Geo. Gapes, Painter. Provincial Hotel. \\J ANTE D, Immediately, a good "' Ploughman (ainirle) ; a mnn who has ploughed with oullncks preferred,—Apply Met oatfe and Hill, 29, N.Z, lnanrtnoe Bnildlngs. WANTED, a Second Cook; a good, Bteady man required.—Apply at the Prince Arthur Hotol. WaNTkD, a Slaughterman.—Apply Fisher Se Co. (Limited), Queen-Btreet. WANTED, Situation aa Clerk orßook^ keeper; good reforenoes and guarantee if roqnired.—Apply by letter to Bookkeeper, ETAn Office. WANTED, a good Repairing Man.— Apply at 0. Westphan's, Bootmaker, 108, Quaon-sueet- WANTED, 2 or 3 Painters.—Apply to David Ross, No. 0, Albort Torraco, bo fore 8 to-morrow. A«TeD, a Situation by a young Man acquainted with the driving and repairing of Enginos.—Apply H.M.J., Stab oftico. WANTED, a Young Man to make him self generally usoful,-Apply to Edgar, Dyer, Welhstey-atrent Kant. WANTED, a Strong Boy for tho Store. —Apply A. B. Donald, Shipohandlor, Queon-street. Hi AN I'ED, a Mnart Boy for an offico.— Apply in writing, stating ago and ox porlonco. to A.8., P.O. Lottcr Box No. 73. W ANTED, a Hoy. -Appljr, i»ew Ze»- T I Und Two.- d Compai-y, Queon-street. «*/ANTED, a good Boy,—Apply at C. 7Y Weatphall'i. 103. Queon-street ANTED, a Boy.—Apply Glanville and Kllyett, Grocers. HI, Qoeon-street; WAN'i'&D, ono or two smart Boys for Striking,—Baoh and Falrwoather, Grey- Btreet. -_ WANTED, a respectable Boy.-Apply to Wm. Lays, Bookbinder and Payer rnlar, 3 doors from Star uffloa. WANTaD, a respectable Lad to drive a b«ko.V oart. -Apply to T. J. Philip, Karangahaco Road. Newton. ANTED, a smart, active Youth to mako himsolf gonorally usoful,—Apply Black Bull Hotol. WANTKD, a Respectable Youth, about IG, to attend In Maunhouter Department and Counting House.—Garlick and Oranwell, House Furnishers. \\J ANTED, a icpoctablo Youth tor V' suburban grocery store; must havo good refereneos.—Apply Star ollice. %X/ANTED, for a first-class Ladies' » T School In Anckland, a R>tidont Go vornwis who thoroughly undoruUnds ulthmetlo and English.—Ad Cxeaa aZ., Post office, Auck land. WANTED, by a Lady from England, a Situation aa Morning (lovoruew to young Children. Aoqulroinentß: English, tufllmenU of Frenoh, and Musla—Apply by letter to Govomubs. star Offloe. WAITED, a Situation by a respectable porsou»shou-«keep-r.—Apply, by letter, HousoliOiper, Parnell Poet Office. 11/■ ANTED, Barmaid for Cosmopolitan TV Hotel, Lower Bar. \\r ANTED, an experienced Harmaid VV for olty bar.—Apply Stab Offlco. «4? ANTED, a good Ueneral Servant; » " no wssolng. — Apply at The Urange, Pon'nnby; or to W. O. Dunnes. Qaeon-etreet. tt/ AWTKU, a General Servant; no Tl washing ; good wages.—Mrs Banks, Logan Bank, Jcnuyn-giraat. % ft l ANTKD, a respectable Nursegirl T» ahont itj; rofor»n»>fl required.—Apply to Mrs f'ru'okshank. I'arllsmint street. W 1 ANTED, young Uirl to as-ist in *' housework ;no cooking,—Apply Cam bridge Hoane, Vlncont-street. WANTED, a respectable Girl to assist In housework.—Mrs Culver, Gladstone Road, Pari.qi>, \SJ ANTED, a Middle-aged Person as ** H-niemald; good wagee - Apply at PowollV Restaurant, Lower Quaen-streot. _ WANTKD, a Cook, by Mrs Gamble, Ely Hon.o, Romusra.—Apply any morn ing during this woek. WANTED, a Cook and Laundress,— Apply to Mr.. Comlskey, St, George's Bay Ro»d. H ANTED, n good Plain Cook and Laundress in a private family nsar town, where another servant la kept.—Apply for addrost >hli ofllco. tA/ANTKD, a Laundress,—Apply Mrs IT J. Banks, Lonan Bank, Jermyn Btreet, VifANTEi', a Washerwoman,—Apply T T for addreej at SrAB 01110 ; ANTaDrTailo7e"»sc». - Apply New Zealand Tweed Company, Queen stroet tA/'ANTED, 2 good Dressmakers, also a Tv Talloross aooustomod to make boys' olothlag'—Mllnc and Ohoyoo. Wj ANTED, Apprentices to the dross » » __pn«lng.—Apply Miss Bull, Hoffman's Building; Uao-n-»trtmt. %*,' A •■TED, Apprentices and Improvers, » v good h»nd», at onoa— pply to Mrs Weatherby, l'ri stand Jfantel Makor, 16 Groy- B'rnnt. \*j ANTED, Assistant' DrcsHnakers, v V also Improvers—Mra Hodgkln'a Uil linory lutsbllahii.cnt, next tbo fost-clllco, Davenport. WANTED, As»istnnts, Improvers, and Appr-Ltloos for tho dteas and mantle making.—J. Rondel!, Brighton Honse, top ot Grey-etreot WANTED, a Machinist.—Apply Car marthen Houso, Litohileld-stroot, Now ton. t fci ANTKD, a fow Hands for Singers' or WheoUr a»JK IWoc's maohlnes,—Apply C. do r,'« au'n Shirt Vaaloiy, Durham-street, oorner of Al non-street. \h,, AN USD, 2 respectable youug Men as "' Boarders in a small privato family, oomfortabla homo and subnianiial nioals.-For address apply MfAB offlco. ta/A*TED, Two respectable Young y. Men as Boarders Terms moderate.— Apply to Mr-< Kemble, Vincent-street, next to Dr. MoHoiaM't. am. AN «El\ a respectable Boarder for a v» Slnglo Bodroom, with uso of Sitting room. Terms, including washing, _B1 por weok. —Mrs Ryder, Havolock House, Symonds strcoi. W" A* TED, a few Young Gentlemen Bo&rdvrs In a privato family. uocxi hrin« and aorommodatlon, inntndlng bath and piano ; terms moderate. — Apoly two-itorey nouwe, third past Goverement Sohoo', Nelson- Btwot East. W7 ANTED, 60,1.00 Shingles. — Apply V" Haildon and Stephenson, Builders, Vlotorla or Naulnr-sireets. WAN'IED, Customers to supply them with Good Uroen Malm dally, or overy seoond day If required* aa roasonable »s I oan ; and that I would be tbankrnl to tha publlo for a share ot support. — Apply to G. Barry, Remuera. WANTED to Buy, Property in Karan. gahape Read.—Apply stating prioe, &o„ to MS., Postnfllco. WANTED to Sell, a Dress Suit in first olaßS oondltlon. for a moderata- sized man.—Apply by letter to BLW.. Ht_ir ofllea. Wf ANTED to Sell, cheap, a Patent * ▼ Mnnglo, nearly now.—Apply to Mrs W, Evans, Lower Hepburn-street. ANTED, a staunch Buggy Horse, guaranteed quiet and without vice,— Apply to Mr Bozoll, Riding Sohool, New North Road. WANTED to Purchase, a Good Seoond-hani iprlnn- Trap.-Apply to Mr Fnllarton's, Wakefield-street. WANIED, a Building, not less than 30 by 60, with good supply ot water, and about an note of ground in or near Auckland,— Apply, by letter, AB., oare of Mr John Mtlno, Qnlnnlai Hun it Buildings Annkmnd. AN I'ED, n small Furnished Cottage, terms must bo moderate.—JitM., care ot F. J, Moss snd Co. WANTED, Tenders for Grazing Mount Vlotorla with horses and Bheop Condi tions to be s .on at offices Of Messrs O. Mays and K. and R, Duder, Devon oort. The highest or any tender not necessarily aocopttd. ANTED, Tendem for constructing a Road 160 ft. long by 10ft. wide. In Valley Road.-App)y to W. H. Blbby, Valley Road, off Monnt Roskill lipid. WI ANTED to Sell, Horse, Spring-cart, Vf and Harness (oheap). —Apply W. Gadds Cheap Fruit DepOt. Victoria-street. WANTED to Purchaso, a Pony Spring Trap.-Apply to T. B. Hill, Chemist. WANTED, Brandy, Wine, and Claret Bottlos.—Hltohena. Aberoromblo-Btreet. WAIN TED, a Stable and Coach-house noar Choral Hall. Symonds-street. Not lees than throe stalls required, — Arthur H Nathan, 33, Lower Qnoon-atrfiot. 4X7"ANTED to Buy, 1 or 2 first-class v T Carrlajo Horces, not less than 16 hands 2 inches high; brown or bay preferred,—Apply W, Crowther. WANTED the Ladies to Know that Munro and Mllllgan, Hobson-street. have secured the services of a first cl«sb MU llaor, and are now prepared to Buppl» millinery In ell Its branohes on the shortest notice. tn; ANTED KNOWN — Comrortable V v Board and Kealdeno3,3 minutes' w.lk from Newmarket StatlOD.—E. Morris, Carlton Gere Koad. 1&7 ANWD KNOWN-Samples of some V V of the Goods beingaoidoff (i-ith prloes) are now ln tbe window at the Bnbson-Btreet Shop. Further particulars soon,—W. H, Dam pier. 1



Wanted. WANTED to Rent, a House of 5 or 6 rooms in Ponsonby.—Be ply. stating terms, to " 1 enant," offloe of this paper. ■TV, ANTED KN.OWN-It you want to V V . ice the latest Fashion (Autumn and Winter, 1383), hare a glanoe at Munro and Milllgan's Tailoring Window, In Hobson-street WANTED KNOWN-Samples of some of the Goods being Bold off (with prloes) ara now In the window at the Hobson-street Shop. Further partlonlara Boon.—W, H, Dam pier. \\7 AN TED ! Wanted to Sell, ver^ cheap, ' * 11 basra Arrowioot, only 31 lb 121bs for 2b 6d; Saa o, Id lb. I2lbs for 3s 6d ; Honey, Sd lb; Treaole, Id lb, 121bs for 3s 6d; good Rice, 6lbs ls; SmaU Eloe. 6lbs la; good Baoon. 9d lb, 7« by the Bide; Hams (ln cloth). 01 lb; 6 oases Pre served Milk (szood), gd tin, 6s 6d dozen; uld nheese. 3d lb, 2Jd by tho oheeBO; New Cheese, Sdlb. 5d by tho cheese; Onions. 2d lb, 7ibs for is; Lot ot Jams, Plum and Raspberry only 7d tin, B> Bd dozen; Tea, ls 6d to 2s 6d.—H. WaT TS, Pltt-Btreot vaj ANTED, Everybody to Know that * * Charles Kolsey & Co. keep no Imitation Silver Jewellery ot any Mnd. The whole of their largo and choice Stock is guaranteed to be heal Silver.—Charles Kelsey & Co., two doors bolow Morrlns', Ironmongers. WANTED- KNOWN, another grand Lot of Ltdloa', Gents', and Children's Frenoh Boots, at Dampier's Boot Shop, Vlo torla-Btrce. WANTED KNOWN, that Mrs Walters, Hobson-street. has Removed to Pitt- Btreet, whero Bhe has Oponed a Fresh Stock o Millinery- .... WANTItD KNOWN—Button books, 2d eaob; Long Leather Bcot Laoea, Id tho pair, or 91 the dozen pairs—at Dampior's Boot Shop, Vlotarla-atreat. \A? ANTED, nil Buyers of Silver Jewel " lory to knowithut Charlos Kelsoy & Co. havo arranged for Constant Additions to thoir Stook of the vory Nowost Designs. They keop no imitntlous, consequently they guarantee everything they sell.-Charles Kolsey & Co., two doora below Morrlns', Ironmongere. WANTKD SEEN, the Men's Buff slippers, for Is; und the oheap lot of Mon's Boots at Dampier's Boot Shop, Vlotorla btroet. WAHTBD SHOWS— OKTSAP MM nnß 1 Omni" fißumm 1 Amd aU ether Wtide ot Building Wkterlale, can be purohn*e<s n)i*«{wr aad bettat Shan oaywker* else at tbe ta«l*rfD.Ro._,nm.Alb*rt-*fcree4. There being w> nwßntriiotary tat Jotaen.' Timber an the pre alros, the mnMmer Has an additional oppor tunity of gettlnc superior timber. Wheelrlghts' Materials always ln stook. WANTED KNOWN—Samples of some of the Goods being sold off (with prloes) are now In the window at the Hobson-street [.nop. further partloalara soon.—W. H. Dam pier. , , ___ WANTED KNOWN—Samples of somo of the Goods boing told off (with prlooB) are now in the window at the Hobson-street Shop. Further particulars soon,—W. H. Dam pler. WANTED Known—and well known.— Mosloy's Hoslory, Brottlo's Hosiery, Leicester Hoslory, at Robson's Molbourne House, Puonsonby. WANTED KHOWH—Samples of some of tbe Hoods boing sold off (with prloot) aro now iv tho window at tho Hobßon-Btreet Shop. Further partloular« Boon—W. 11. Dam pier; WAJNiED, the Ladies of Ponsonby and Distrlot to oall and Inspeot the n«w and oheap Millinery, at prloes to tult all olasaea; also, Hew uoods in Qold and Blaok Lustres and Cash meres, on whioh an allowaooeof 2a ln tho £ wilt be made. A splendid lot oC Blankets for B< Sd ; good IWgalna in Hearth Runs and Door Mata, from 3a Gd; Croitonej, labia Covers, Quilts, Underclothing; Cheap Lines ln Hosiery, ranny Di om Goofto. lirossm* king la tbo Latest -fashions.-HEMINGWAY'S Cheap Drapery Wscabiiahuiont (-ornwof Union and Patterson streets), Frteman'a Ray. WANTED SEEN, tne Ladios' House ho-sU, 2a 6a and 3d ; Ladies' Slippers, 2* ; a» d the Ladles' blgb-heel Evening Shoes, 3a (id. »t Damp'^'p B^ot Hjiop, Vlcioria-etreet. "«*/ ANTEo S.'EN, the Ladies' High- H heel Prunella Boots for 5a Gd; and the oheap lot of Infant*' Hoots and Shoes, at Dampier's Boot Shop Vlotorlt street v ANTED KNO WflN - A. O. STEPHENSON, DRAPER. NEWTON, Has Just Opknbd Up NEW VELV*TKKNB, speolal valuo, 1/9 yard NEW SATINS. 1/0,2/6, to 5/8 yard NEW SILKa, spUndld Lyons, 1/6 yard NKW HOBIXRY. lid upwards NEW DOLMANS, well trimmed, 25/ NKW DLBTKKB, 3/6 to 35/ eaoh NEW JAOKItTd. splondid value, at 7/8 NKW UNDERCLOraiNG.aUitylesaudprices NEw II ITS, In Straw, to, 61 npwards NEW FKATHKRB,I/6 to 21/ eaob NE M FLOWERS, /2i to 3/6 eaoh NEW TAPESTRY CARPETS, 2.0 »or yard NEW LONG LADE CURTAIB3, /fi}, 1/. 1/3 and 1/8 per yard NEW BBORT OURTAINB, H\ to 1/ per yard NEW FLANNELS, 35 plcoes, /71 to 2/6 per yard NEW BLANKBTS, fuU size, All Wool. 18/6 per pair NEW OLOTHING, ln groat variety. DRESSMAKING AND MILLINERY ON THE PRISMIBKS. A. 0. STEPHENSON, KAR<NfIAWAP« RO»D >*, ai> To. IJ.— Hosiery I Hosiery I — v* Men's, Womon's, Boys', Girls', and Children's, just oponod at Robson's Molbourne Houso, Ponsonby. HI ANTED.—Tho best stock of Winter Hosery in Ponsonby is to bo found at Robson's Melbourne Houso. Como and see thorn. WANTED— Go and Sco the ladies' aiiistlo Side Imitation Eld Boots for 3s nd at Pamplar's Boot Snop Vlolori«-«fa»ot %*/ ANTED KNOWN — " Pectorino" VV for Oon&hs. Colds. Bronobltls. Hoarse ness. &o„ 2s and 5a per bottle —Prepared at North chore Pharmacy. Devonport. May also bo obtained from Mr J. a. Haslott, 181, Queen stroet WANTKD KNOWN-Samples of some of tbe Goods being sold off (with prloes) re now ln ihe window at the Hobson-street Khop. Further particulars soon.—W. H. Dam RIOT. W~aJ»T«_> KNOWN-Gardner's Cefo bnted Blood Mixture, prloa 3s per | bottle. Thia mcdlolao It the bsst and most oifeotual remedy for all skin Oiuea-cs and ion purities of tho blood, espeolnUy p<mples on the f»oo. 8oro(ulou< sores, glmduinr swellings, Sec —Prepared at North Shoro Pharmacy, Devon port, Mar alio bo obtained from Mr J. A. Has lett, 181. Qneen-street PARTNERSHIP. — To flew Arrivals | •nd Others.—A gentleman, having an i (established Business ln tho City, wishes to meet with an energocio Yetug Man as Parmer. Capital required, £300. — Address Principal, Poet-offii-e. Ano>l*Dd. rpO "ST 'HEKKEPBKS.—A young Man I dosiros n Ro-ongagoment as Manager of a Country Storo. Has a good gonoral knowledgo | of tho trado, and can produce excellent refer onoes.-Addross H.M., offloe of tho papor. . t Meetings. a A. C. B. SOCIETY,' 0.» AUOKLAND BRANCH. No. 81. An Emergenoy (Speolal) Moetlng' of the abovo will tako plaoe in St. Patriok's Hall TOMOKROW (Thurs day), nt7,Bop.m. obarp. _ Business: To oonßtdor report of HaU Com mittee. O. LITTLE. Prasldent /GOSPEL TEMPERANCE MISSION. TDLUE T>IBBON A RMY. JDIUE XiIBBON ii.KM5_. A MONSTER MEETING Will bo bold in TnE THKATRE ROYAL ON FRIDAY NEXT, April 20, at 7.30 p,m, Chair to be taken by the REV. B. MAOITARLANE, PRESIDENT. Addresses will be delivered by REVS. G. B. MONRO (Presbyterian), T. SPORGKON Baptist), A. REID (Wesleyan), j. K. DAVIS (Anglican), J. JACKdON (H.M.S. Diamond), MUSIO BY THB! BAND OF HOPE UNION CHOIR. BANKER'S HYM*S WILL BE USED. ADMISSION FREBT. Collection at the doors to defray expenses. Tickets for Ilress Clrole (Free) may be ob tained trom Measrs Metrs Stationer (Qaoen- Btreet). Hong (Newmarket), French (Newton). Gladding (Mount Kden), A. Cox (North Shore), •'Free Proas" Offloe, or any Member of the Committee. ' AUOKLAND BAND OP HOPE UNION. Members of the Choir are most respectfully reouested to attend the Blue Ribbon Meeting in tho Theatre Royal on FRIDAY EVENINGj for tho purpose of giving some Musical Selections from tho Services of Song. Please bring both books. Stage entrance at 7.15. W. J. MACDERMOTT. Secretary. Money O E M O V A L. The Business ot the AUCKLAND LOAN OFFICE, Queen-Btreet, has been removed to Monto De Pleto, Darby-street, All communi cations or letters for J, H. Neumeugen to bo loft there. fe?l ffe TO £10,000 LENT oa Building .W JL V fcoclety principles, cr on other terms w suit bus-rowers. AUotmenta bought and Uousiß buUt on weakly payment system. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. See Ust of Properties fur Bile on Ith page. Sis per oent. allowed on money deposited for investment.— C. WilliiM-on, Land, Estate, and Financial i Agon and Valuator,! 3,Vulcan Lone.



To Let. DOWER TO LET, on 70 miles of gas JZ mains, in the city and suburbs ot Auck land, Engines from Jto 100 h.p. indicated, Con sumption of sas, from IS oublo feet ot gas per Indicated horse-power per hour for the larger sizes, to 25 fest for the smaller. Suitable for Engineers, Woodworkers, Printers, Firewood Dealers, Boot and ahoe Manufacturers. Fodder Dealers. Malsters. Sausage Matters, Sec, See,, and for Amateur's Lathes and Fret Saws. The engine outs firewood at 2d per ton, andat Inter mittent bolstlnz work the cost ia sometimes as low as ls 8d per dny for a 31 h p. engine, the engine running all day. Thirty-five Otto Gas Engines nn now ereoted ln Auckland Kor terms and conditions, apply to the Secretary, Auokland Qai Ooin»»ny (Limited), Fort-street. bizes In Btock-j, 1,2 jjj 8,12h,p. TO LttT, a convenient five-roomed Honse. College Koad. Ponsonby; rent mcdornto,—Apply to Mr Nightingale, College" Boad. 'B>U LKT, a Four-roomed Cuttage.— a Apnly to Howie'a Balrery. Newton Koad, - b\o LET, a Six-roomed House in York ■ street, Newton—_a.»p]y to Thomas Hares, Groear. Upper fltt-atraet. . fliO LET, a Furnished Bedroom and • Sitting-room, 3 doors from V.MC.A., Albert street. mv LET, in the Gladstone Road, North ! cote, within 20 minntoa' walk of Sugar Factory, a New Six roomed Cottago and __ acres of good land (ploughed and fenced).— Apply P. Gleeson, Gloeson's Hotel. r"|"\o LET, a good House of 4 rooms and £ large garden, with a good well of water, at 8a per week.—Apply to Mr Speabman, Carleton Koad, Newmarket, rws.Q LKT, Shop and 5 rooms with fixings, I. Hobaon-atreet (opposite Monro and MiW gan'a).—Apply to M. Martin, Nelson-street. tpO LET, Wellington-street, a Shop and * Dwelling; shop flxtnms and gas.—S. ¥. Collins, Kamo Coal Offloe, 11. Onsen-street fTpO LET, Upper Queen-street, New I Houso of 6 rooms and large cellar, reg's tere grates, colonial oven; gas and water laid on. i o be let for a term of 3 or 6 months—lss per weok.—D. F. Evans, Estato Agont, Queen- Btroot, next Bank of Australasia. '| >0 L'T, those very desirable nod een » trally situated Premises now In occupation of Messrs B. Gittos & Sons (who are removing opposito), Wyndham stroet, just at junction of Queen-street.—FuU particulars from D. F. Evans, Estato Agent, Queen-street. rfl>o LET, or for t-ale, cheap, at Avon -8 dale a New Four-roomed Houbo. Stable, &0., with 10 acres of good land. -For particulars apply to F. Hastings. Charlotte-street, New North Road. ru-O LKT (Kemuera)-To Let, Duelling! a House and 6 Acres, Victoria Road, Remuora, next below residence of D. B. Cruick shank, Esq., and at present occupied by Mr Denis Kelly. The property is very pleasantly situated. House contains 6 rooms and out buildings.—D. F. Evans, Land Agont, Queen- Btreet mo LET, COUNTRY STORK.' Doing a fayino bu6ihes3 in a thriving District. Apply to D. ROBERTSON, Symond-sreet. T*T O X T H SHORE. HOUSE 3to Let In Good Portions.—Apply, R. Sc R. DUDBK. Devonport Storo. OFFICES and Sample Rooms To Let.— Apply to New Zealand Tweed Co., Queen street. Public Notices. IpIVE (£5) POUNDS REWARD. The above reward will be paid to anyone giving Buoh Information as will lead to the conviction of any unauthorised perron found Posting Bills on the Stab Hoardings around the City and Suburbs. jSkessmaking. JHSS LEE SMITH, late of tho Old Country, begs to Intimate to the Ladies of Auokland and Suburbs that she has now Opened her new Dressmaking Warorooms in Rutland-streot. off Queen-street (nearly opposite Albert Park Hotel). From her long and varied experience in chargo of many of tho leading Magazines ot Fashion in tho Old Country and America, she can now with oonUdenoe undertake to execute all orders entrusted to her af tor the Latest Styles and Dbsions. Perteot Fit Guaranteed, and Charges Moderate. DARTNE R S H I P. Tho Partnership hitherto oxistlng between Mr J, X, Brown and the undersigned has thi* day been Dissolved by mutual consent, and the business will in future be carried on by the undersignod on his own account, who will re ceive and pay all Debts duo to and by the late firm. J. T. MACINTYRE. Auckland. April 17.1883. IN THE ESTATE OF W. JAGGS, CAMBRIDGE All CLAIMS on the above Estate must be rendered, aoooompanled by proof ot dnbt, to Arch. Clark and Bona on or before MONDAY, ths SOth Inst,, or they will not be reoognleod. J. F. LOGAN,'} TrCBteea jyTOTICE OF REMOVAL. The Offloo of the following Companies ls Re moved io tho premlies lately' ooonpied by the National Insuranoe Company, 83, Queen-street, Auokland :— St Heller's and Northcote Land Company (Limited) Thames Gas Company (Limited) Moanataiari Gold Mining Company (Regis tered) Coromindol Just-in-Time. Blemark, Dart. Diana, Kmorees, Herald, Hauraki. Mart! a Extended. Noble. New Golden Belt, New North Lovon, Bouben Parr, New Manu kau, Thames Golden Crown. Waltoke Ex tended. Waitekauri No, 3, Werahiko, and Waiotahi Gold Mining Companies (Limi ted). F. A. WHITF, Manager ALL CLAIMS against tho Manganese Minos, Bay of Islands, should be ren deied on or before Saturday. 21bc instant, to Jno. Phillips, Box 201. P. 0., Auckland. V^- E-A X E AGENTS FO.t IOE-M4KIN» MACHINB3, from £25 upwards BREWERS' REFRIGERATING MA OHINERIT. lOH-ORKAM FREEZING CHURNS, lOE SCALES, lOK PLANE?. All Uteneils (or Baking Iced Drinks Also. ENGINE, BOILEBS, PUMP?, DRILLS, AND TOOLS. Plant of any kind Contracted for. INGRAM AND CO., Blßh-street Business Notices. "V" O X ICE. BKKS WAXIIIEBS WAXI Purohaeed In any quantity for Cash, Buyers of Fungns and Muntz Metal. Having purchased ln China a Fine Assort ment of Teas himself, JAMBS AH KEW oan confidently recommend them, and trusts,that all his old Customer!, and the Publlo generally, will avail themeelvw of thia splendid opportunity and call early *o buy his Superior Congou, Best Flavoured Kooloo, Shonohong,- and various Mixed Teas, suited to every ta*toi He has also on hand Japanese Waro. Preserved Ginger, Crockeryv,-an_j Silks, Handkerchiefs, and other commodities too numerous to mention. Note the Address:— JAMES AH KEW & CO.. 231, Queen-street. CLEARING- OUT SALE OF OOTLBRy. 1 THOMAS SAMUEL, boing compelled to Clear ont his Btook of j3ntlary In consequence lof the PBBMI3KB COMING DOWN and no other Shop being obtainable, ls now SELLING OFF tho whole of the stock at an 'enormous Sacrifice. The goods are from tho best Sheffield makers, and will have to be sold at any price. Consisting of— Best Ivory Table and Dosßert Knives. i-OOKwood's and Johneon's Best Pooket Knives. Kleotro-plated Forks, spoons, Cruois, Sec Nevada and Nickel Silver Forks and Spoons. Superior Scissors and Razors. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL. THOMAS SAMUEL, IMPORTER OF CUTLERY, 40, Queen-otret (Opposite Town Cloote), ' TNDIA AND CHINA TEA X WAREHOUSE," NO. 95, VICTORIA-STREET. IN THB MATTER OF "GENUINE INDIAN TSAS." I beg to notify my customers, and all whom It may concern, That my Indian Teas are mostly from Caloutta, via Melbourne; that tbe sreat bulk ot my present Stock passed through the Vlotorlan Customs during the severest dleons- Blon that hss ever taken place In the Colonies on what Constitutes "Pure Tea;" when the eflort was actually made to raise tho Govornment Standard there highor than ttat adopted by the Board of Trade, JjOndon. Furtoer :-That, as nearly tha whole of to. Sicok carries the Cal- ; outta. Syndicates" Mark. ;nd their Asc.nw lv i Me.bour_.ie beto* »es*rs J.Henty and Co., no higher guarantee can oa Riven of their purity , thanthe* offa? en bebf.lfol tho Syndicate. Fredk. Whitehead; tea importer, auokland,



I For Sale. l Sf 0^ SaLE, a Cottage of 4 rooms, fitted j I" with all conveniences, cnplioards, tank, [&c. Prioe, £110. Easy terms.-Paul McKenzie, ; Rocky Nook. j IjifOß SALE, on Building Soci ty's J principles, now well-finished four-roomed . Verandah Cottago at Monnt Eden—cheap.— t Edward Wayte, ground floor, 177. Qncen-streot. ! If OR SALV, 1 Berkshire Boar, 3 Half- I9 1 bred Sows.—Apply to J. W. Carr and . Sons. Ij\OH SALE (to arrive per Devonport, 1 from New York), two ot the Celebrated ; " Waterona Engine Works Company ILlmitrdi" 1 PATENT FIKBPROOf CHAMPION PORT ABLE ENGINES, 12-Hobse-power. weighing, wish wheels, axle?, clampj, and fittings oom plote, about 21 tons. The moat popular and suc cessful FittM ENBINB in the U.a. and Canada, over six hundred being now ln u»e in tho Dominion, — Auckland AsTlonttural and Meicantile Company (Limited), 9 and 11, Queen etreet Wharf. gggj FOR SALE OR LEASE (Northcote) Handsome Villa Re idence, new and splendidly finished off. bow window, &o„ &c; grand view, and a beautiful allotment, with water frontage, about 60 x 200, tartly fenced and planted, within three minutes walk of Stokes's Point Wharf. Terms vory easy.—D. F. Evans, Eatate Agent, Queen-street. ILLIARD TABLE FOR SALE.-Mrs T, Johnson, Parnell. bas one of Thurston's bost to be sold oheap, with balls, marking boards, sas fittings ,&0., complete. To ba seen at Windsor Caatle Hotel. SECOND-HAND 10 Horse-Power Knglaaaad Boiler; also, Travelling Saw benoh, and any appliances tultablo for email aaw-mill.—Apply to Arthur H. Nttban, &3, i Lower Qaeen-Btr»et. , NORTH SHORB.-FOR SALE, Houses i ot 3. __, and 6 room*; also, Building Aiioi menta In first class pcsLiona; bo pains tpared to suit intending puroh__,-.ur». Money to lend en freehold security.—Benjamin Tanner, 8, Queen- Btreet. ?810 INVALIDS AND uTHkRS. -For » Sale, on volcanlo land, a very superior Family Resldenoe, containing 8 rooms, with many conveniences, and flnishod ln first-class style, regardless of cost. Under tho house is a lolty and largo apartment, with concrete floor, and all necessary appliances for washing clothes, &0., &c. There is a large cistern, capable of holding 2,000 gallons of water, so placod and connected with a fire-hose that it can command the whole building in case of fire. The water ls laid on to the pantry, collar, and bath-room. Thore is a nico garden, which ha 3 been tho roughly cleared orstonea and planted with good fruit trees. Adjoining tlio house is a small paddock, suitable for grazinga horse or a cow.— Apply to the owner, vv, H. Bibby, Deepdale Villa, Valley Road, Mount Eden: or to F. G. Ewington, Estate Agent, next to the "Herald Office. Boots and Shoes. TH E NEWTON BOOT WAREHOUSE. In sincerely thanking his customers snd the public for the vtry liberal patronage aooorded to him, the undersigned intimates that, ln order to accommodate his Newton customers, he bas opened the above establishment. As before, in connection with the sale of BO«TS Or HIS OWB MAnUFAOTOBa. LADIES' ENGLISH BOOTS AMD SHO ISS ABB SOLO AT Neablt Cost Pbio*. an inspection of whioh is Invited before purchasing elsewhere. Amongst these Goods are the following t— Button Boots, 7b 6d Prunella (first olaaa duality), 5s 9d &6s 6d Evening Shoes. 5s 9i and 0s Od Eld Boots. S« U. OUR OWN MAaUFACTURE. MSN'S AND BOYS' BOOTS. Men's Peg Shots, Be ; Bluoherß, 7s; Laoe Boot?, 10b Gd; Elagtlo Side, 12a 6d. High Laoe Boots In all sizes, best material, best stylo, best fit The attention of Ladies is respeotf ally dlrooted TO THE PONSONBY BOOT, whioh tor Stylk, Elbgako*. and Fn oannot be equalled. Of Best Winter Boot Made. TEH Call and Inspect, Call and Inspect. T. PROSSER QOEEN-STREET (Opposite Army and Navy Hotel), AND CORNER OK" UPPfIR QDEAN-STRKET AND KARANGAHAPE ROAD. Tenders. gjiREIGHT FROM THAMES TO SJ AUCKLAND. Pnbilo Wertß Offloo, Auokland. April 17.1833 Written Tenders will be reoeived at this offloe until noon of MONDAY, April 30tb, 1883. for the Conveyanoe of 69,581 Hallway Bloopers from Kopu Wharf, Thames, to Auokland Railway Wharf, and Delivery of same into Railway Truoks. Spsolfloatlona and Conditions of Con tract oan be seen at this office and at the Warden's office, Thames. Tenders must be addreesed to the Hon tbe Minister for Publlo Works. Auokland, and marked outside ''Tender tor Freight" The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. W. H. HALE 3. Distriot Wngloear. fp O B 0 i L 11 1 X S, Tenders will be received until i o'olook p.m, on TUESDAY next. 2ittx loot, for tbe Ereotlon Ot a Brick Store iv Symonds street. Plans at my office, 83, Qneen street. HENRY G. WADE, Arohlteot rriENDERS wanted for Building Seven JL Chimneys in Hapler-gtreet-For particu lars apply to Uallden acd Stephenson, ButldO-B, Vlotorla or Naplar-streeta. Ecclesiastical. A SOCIAL TEA MEETING in connec f » tion with the Unaectarlan Pervioes will he held In the Lome-street Hsll on THURSDAY EVENING. April 19.1883. TeaalG.3o- rickets IB 6d eaoh. Musical Selections will be given by Mrs Judaon, Mra and Mr Chadwlok, Mr lr. Edger, and others, Key Hodgton will preside. Tiokots can b» bad from Mr Coombes, draper, Qaeen-Btrett j Mr Gilbert, draper, Pirsell; Mr Frenoh, grooer- Kmngahape Koad; and Mr Robinson, gipoer, Ponsonby Road. LARRIKINS (AND OTHEE WOKE LADS?) of 11 to 17 years of age. who may be grow ing weary of their present night-street idle life, .areinformed that "Evening Occupation" and "Prosperity" Tickets are to be obtained, free, on application at C, Mackay's, Stationer, Junc tion, Grey-street, Auckland. Corporation Notices. piTY OFAUGKLAND. LICENSES FOR BILLIARD AND BAOATJLLE ROOMS, BOWLING AND SKITTLE ALLEYS, THEATRES, PUBLIO HALLS, AHD PLACES OF PUBLIC AHUSEMBNT. Notioe ia hereby given that aU Lloannes for the above, expiring on tho SOth instant rrqulre to be renewed on or before that date, tn terms Of the MunioipalJCorvoratlcns Aot, P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. ! Town Clerk's Office, April 16th, 1883. riITY OF AUCKLAND, FIXINS LEV-ELS. It la hereby notified that lt ls the Intontlon'of the City Council cf Auokland to Fix the Levels Of MILL'S LANK (Between West Queen and Wyndham- Btreete. Plans may be seen In the City Engineer's Office, High-street, Auck'and, within offloa hours, and all persons Interested herein, or liable to be agsrrelved thereby will bD heard by tho City Counoll, to bo beld ou THURBDAY. the nineteenth day of April, 18S3 All objections mast be mare In writing, ad dressed to the Connci), and sent to them cot less than ten days before the day appointed on whioh to hear objections. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk, Town Clerk's Offlco, Maroh 16.1833. County Noticeß. DTOBSON COUNTY. PUBLIO KOTIOE. Notioe Is hereby given that Snmmontes have been leaned under Clause 31, of "The Rating Act, 1882," nsainst ihe following persons, the oases to be heard at the Uargavlileß.M, Court, to to holden on THURSDAY, the 17th day of May. 1883 : £ B. d. Edward Williams, Seotlon 125 W, Matahohe „. I 0 0 Hana Keleor, Section 106, Pukefcarno 110 William Gardner, Section pt, 19, Tolta Toka 1 17 8 Thomas Good, Seotlon 191. Matakoho 1 811 i Henry Cottle, Seottons 19, 55. 66, 58, Matakoho .. _ .. _ -668 Joseph Tlngey, Sections 61. 65, 56, Umaru 3 6 0 F. W. MATTBKWP, Chairman. Counoll Office, ICopuru, 16th April, 18S3. Highway iioara Notices. V*/AirAKEBEI WEST HIGHWAY YV DIBTRICT. •j he Annual Meeting of the Boird is to be held at tbe Or»tl_i Hotel, Henderson, on SATURDAY, the sth day of May, 1883, at noon, JOHN SMYTH. . . Chairman. Waltakerel, llth AprU, 1883. Board and Residence. GOVERNOR BROWNE HOTEL HOBBON--TUEET. Board ANn Lodging __._„.._.. 25.1. per Week Bingle R00m.. u ._.0..__,«,.... j __.1_{b, per Weel



I Personal. IF THE PERSON who took the Mac klnto'h Hood from the Choral Hall last nlaht will please retnrn the same to the Hall, tho owner wilt te much obliged. IF the Lady who called on Mr Simpson, Newmarket, yesterday, will call again, sho will oblige. Lost and Found. rgYWO PODNDS RKWARD.-Lost or S Stolen (six weeks back), a thorough-bred' Collio Bitch with owner's name on collar.—The above reward will bo paid on deiivery to W. J. Hurst and Co. Anyone retaining samo after this notice, will render themselves liable to prosecution. ________ «_f IVE SHILLINGS REWARD. - Lost 1 on Saturday, from St. George's Bay, an elght-fODt yellow and black Pont. with rone at d anchor attached.—Anyone returning the fame to t*t. Georee'e Bay will recolve the above reward from i. Peaohcg, Manukau Rood, Par nell. LOST, between Wynyard Pier and Parnoll School, a Tablecloth, anclior marked in the centre.—Apply Mrs Costollo, Jermyn-street. 1 OST, a Sheep Dob: ; white spot over ■ J each eye; white breast; collar marked. Mangere.—Reward on delivery to Fisher and Co,, or Robert Badley, Mangere. IJiODND, two small Kauri Togs, branded I? MO and SB. If not claimed by 20th instant, will be sold to defray expenses;— Apply to J, C. King, Devonport. AprU 17,1883. FOOD, on the beach between North Head and the Wade, a large Punt, about 30ft in length,—For particulars apply at tho Stab Office, or to Mr Wallace, Takapuna. FOUND, a Parcel in Upper Queen-street. —Apply Star Offlco. Q-TRA.YEO, from Mr Maxwell's, Remu- IO era, on the llth inst, a Light Bay Pony, white mark on face.—Anyone returning him will receive the above reward. _ S~TR~*YH:D into my premises, Duke street, Newton, a Pig. If not claimed, within seven days, will be sold to pay fOr . damages.—W. T. Donald. Medical. parexcellance __„ AICKINS CRATED BAKING POWDER. " The Most Economical." "Yields more Yeast Gas." Pure Material only. Not Mixed with Rice Flour or Alum. In tins at Is Gd and 2s 6d. Special Prico Wholesale. Address :— THE PHARMACY, Queen-BTBEET. EHDERSON'S SUPERIOR BAKING POWDER. INVICTA BRAND. MEDICAL HAT.Ii, Opposite Three Lamps, Ponsonby, Auokland. Hasleits MITCHAM LuVANDBR WaTER Is A Most Kkfri. shingi Pebfume fob Hand- KKEOHIKF OB SIOK ROOM, In Bottles at I/C, 2/6, fi/6, '//fi, anil 10/3 Each. ENGLISH PH ABMACr, 181, Queer-street. mHE ECLECTIC PHARMACY. The acme of elegant Medical Establishments, Top of Geey btbekt, Cobner ot Pitt-bieekt, CHARLES BOTCHER. QHaRLAND'S CHERRY PECTORAL, O Absolutely the best remedy ever made for DOUGHS, BRONCHITIS. AND COLDS. Pries. 2s 63 and in fid a Bottle. 'SHARLAND & CO,, opposite Pcst-afflce. RATS I RATS! RATSI-Uso SKARLAND'a PHOSPHOR PASTE. Rats eat it greedily, and die; no smell. Piloe, One Shilling a Bottle. SHARLAND & CO., opposite Poßt-oflloe. DOCTOR aKHOLD'SPenNY.ROYAL AND STEEL PILLS.-The most popular medicine of the day. Price, 2s 6d a box.—Colo- ,: nial Agents: Sharland & Co., opposite the Post Office. . WORMS.1 *1 All children suffer from them. If suspected, aak for the Certain Cure, SHABLaND'S WORM POWDEKS,I/paoket. Apothecaries Hall, opposite Post-offlce. ODONTALGICON, the New Remedy for Tooihaohe, ourea Instantaneously and stops decoy, price Is,—o. W. Goooaon, London Aroade. OOTACHE CURE — Instantaneous Relief, ODONTALGIC!!Isbot«Ie.-BHAR LAND & 00. (opposite Post-offioB), Auctions. TO-MORROW, AT 12 O'CLOCK. FINE ART PICTURES ! BILLIARD TABLE ! FOB THE BENEFIT OF WHOM IT MAY CONOEBM". JOHN REID & CO. IH7 ILL sell by public auction, at their v Stores, 26, Queen-Btreet, to-morrow, at 12 o'o'ook, OO FRAMED OLEOGRAPHS of SCOTCH °*> SCENERST — Loch Ness, Braes ol Donne, Ltlth ail!, Looh Creran, Highland Cattle, &c. No Reserve. Also, A HANDSOME NEW BILLIARD TABLE, by George fright and Co., London, with cloth, cues, markers, and fittings. J. B. GILFILLAN, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, NOON. PIANO, DRAWING SUITE, PIER GLaSS, FEATHER BED, PICTURES, &C. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction, at his Matt, Queen-street (Garniture Department), To-morrow, at 12 o'olook i oir, A General Assortment of useful Furniture, Sec—A Bine DamasK Suite, 9 pleoes. Piano, Bookcase, Oleographs, Plor Glass, Counties, Chairs, Loo and Square Tables, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Paillasses, Mattresses, Pillows, BUnkets. Waßbstandß, Toilet Tables. Toilet Glasses, Chest of Drawers, Kitchen Utensils, Glass. China, asd Earthenware Bath, Sec. Clothing. Fancy Goods, Boots, Watohes, Clocks, i Jewellery, Sec W, 8, OOOHEAHKJ [ JAS., DAOBK FRIDAY, APRIL 13. PIANOFORTE, DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, WARDROBE. HOUSKHoD FURNITURE, VIOLIN. %* HE Subscribers will sell at their Rooms," * Fort-Btreet, on Friday, 20th inst,, at 11 o'clock, ROSEWOOD PIANOFORTE, Stool. ROM-' ' wood Suite m green rep, BrnsMls | Carpet, I<ug, Fenders, Walnut Work Table, Walnut Davenport. Walnut 1 abes, Curtains. Kiwi and Egsr, Bewing Machine?, Chain, Pictures. Crockery, Iron and Wood Bedsteads. Hair Mat trasses. PalilHses, Chest Drawers, Washatsnds and Ware, Marble-top Wasihatana and Dressing table, Mirrors. Wardrobe, Plate Glass Doors, Oilcloth, long Bath, Kitchen Utensils, &o. I At 11 o'clock prompt. Under Dletrets for Rent. Lot Glass, Floture Framing, &o. 4*. 12 o'Clock, A Valuable Violin and Cass. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, APRIL 20. DURHAM ZARDS. FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, on Friday next, THOROUGH-BRED MARK "JENNY LIND" YEARLING FILLY, "JENNY LIHD." BY FKVK BIX-MONIH'OLD FOAL. BY FEVE For Pedigree sco "Australian Stud Book," Vol. a. !»■■; HUNTER & NOLAN, FRIDAY, APRIL 20. DURHAM YARDS. XflOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, on JP Friday next, 13-year-old Bay Filly, by Matchless, Bnlt attlo for lieavy spring cart 2 Heavy Draught Horses 2 Farm Mares Hacks, Light-harncfs ana', Draught Horses Spring Cartß, Drays, Harness, Bnddlary, See. ;.;,', J»econ<i-hßnd Waggonette ■-..' Poverty Bay Rye Grass HUNT BrIT NOLAN. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND' GRAMMAR SOHOOLI PRELIMINARY NOTICE. ! Houses and Allotments situated in Parroll j Rise and Alten Road and Wjnyard-street. the property of she Governors of the Auckland Grammar Bohool, will shortly be put up for auction for 21 years lease. -' JOHN JAMES, SecTfltaiT. Auokland. April Hth. 1883. ~, (Continued on Fourth Pane). >H-