THE WRECK OF THE REWARD.

Particulars of the Calamity.

Napier, this clay. ifuE schooner Eeward was bound from Oamaru to Auckland when she went jsbora at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 20 miles * m Maliia, near Portland Island. Sho broke into pieces immediately. William Andrews, master; John Sweeney, sea „• and the cook (name unknown), re' drowned; Frederick Olin, mate, A Edward Lambert, seaman, being •ed When the vessel struck, all f Vj'fr O t into the boat, and tried to ? «hore Tbe boat struck about a chain fJf the wreck and , filled. Oliver & Lambert, being naked, managed t reach the land. The weather was' so ?mv that they could not see Porte i T light. A native found them next fv a^d' brought them to Mahia last • ■;u\ Capt. Andrews has a wife and ?.% children in Lyttelton. No.cargo was vei The/bodies of the victims have not f e t been found.

POLICE COURT.

THIS DAY.

nuforeMessrs S. Y. Collins and J. P. King, V* • ;;■ Justices.) TtafttfiffESS. -Michael Gorman, cabman, VrtHtA^" 1 drunkenness while in charge (Sd)* 88 fi"od 2? 3 an(i cosfcs> or in cl° «lt«even^ys' hnprisonment. "Ljjffi-Georgo Turner, a half-witted ' ■ pi^ed guilty to a charge of begging a'iaP e oac^> aiK^ previous" con ciion having been recorded against him urns sentenced to three months im prison- Jjitifitli hard labour.

, (Before H. G. Seth Smith, R.M.) ■jjgßor Burglars.— Tho lads Heenan Jjljoney, charged with breaking into a jjort-toom'atKohimarama, were dealt with Jjßunarily. under the provisions of the ynstrial School Act. Mr George Hogan, ulster of the School, gave evidence jj3"the Resident Magistrate ordered the jetorn of both boys to the school; Heenan, ftohad been previously convicted, to re cdrc 12 lashes, and the younger prisoner i boponished at the discretion of Air lloga .

R.H. COURT.

YESTERDAY. (BeforeH. G. Setli Smith, Resident Magis • trate.) inmwewent to press yesterday the fol lowing cases were heard.: ■ — Bickt v. Giljioue.—Claim, LIOO, for breach of contract. —His Worship decided against Mr Cotter's application for a non suit, and called for the defence, when Eliza and David Gilmour were examined.—Judg ment for the defendant, with costs. Hillv.Sawkins.—Claim, £3 0s lOd. De foliant admitted getting of goods and non payment. — Judgment for plaintiff for amotusS claimed, with costs.

THE WAIKATO SAURIAN.

Is it a Taniwha ?

(BITELEG-giPH.— OWK CORRESPOXDEXT.)

Hamilton, this day.

Is "Saurian Monster" is reported to Jrota seen at Scotchman's Valley, but MM affair is regarded as a hoax. It is jriecß/absurd that an animal unknown to naturalists should make its appearance here, Mi those who believe it are regarded 8 the1 dupes of a lively imagina fe On the ,other, hand, the follow ingnarrative by Mr Thos. Russell, a Rtller in Scotchman's Valley, seems most rirminstantial, and it is noticeable that the description of the animal. and its habits agrees thoroughly with that formerly given of the mysterious brute seen at Hamilton. Mr Russell says-:—"About six weeks ago,-on-a very dark night, my two sons, Viiam and James, went fishing for eels in Hie Waitakaruru creek, which takes its iise.in,the Maungakawa range, and is one of the headwaters of the Piako river. It is a'small creek with a stony bottom,. narrow ne^r my place, but widening out into a swampy course at Mr Pay ton'siann.: The place where they fish is about a quarter of a mile from the house, aid my two sons- referred to are both young «n of about full age and used to the coun try. William went first, and was sitting motionless beside the creek fishing, when ho ward some steps of some one approaching,, coming down stream. Thinking it was his tether he for fun kept quiet, and the steps ffiased about 8 yards from where he was sit % Whatever it was stood still as if to swll, and then went shuffling along towards Were a dead cow was lying, poisoned by «ting -fafo. Immediately afterwards he lard his brother coming along whistling, ad knew that it was not him before. About the;same time some horses which *ere grazing (it was a point formed by the became startled by something which *J saw and galloped wildly away, and the "Me,1 instead of going to the dead cow, heard by my sons to splash across the go. crashing through the scrub ®te opposite side. It was not a pig, as : grunted nor made any such noise. *J sons came straight home, and informed Bad happened, We had heard ?*" the children of Richardson {Mr. Ws man) had been chased by a : ffi animal a couple of months before,! < ■fW'. laughed at, the time, but I S.ftonglit there might be soine gin It. We therefore took our' l«<1 alantern, armed ourselves with. ! Sand pitchforks^ and went to search. ..^creature. We soon found its tracks /the lantern, and followed them in *m ground beside the creek until: isLa me ito' tlie phice where it went v.™ «rub, and there of course we jrt'Lfevied to get our dogs to go in, ftUiSwffiiAy'ißre good animals, and v ' !r4|ti(4i -thuy were cowed and would ;, ate?t!>B«Qi;otbjat all. We did not en ,: /pelves, a&we did not know what we i Tfjfi^S?^' That iri six weeks ago., iWjf|fi|s£l^?|i|t night along from Air '"mi. ,™r'ro"- &s feetmarks wore Ul««Ms'M} Mil'';) showing it had short ~- "WjT.:is a pad and three claws smaller ones behind. feasllllflW^l of the foot would beat «*!§iNt M Y son thinks the O^f^hfflQing gait and was very 11 informs me he has hutffijTOerous marks of the animal, pe|fPi|| the thing itself. It ap out in tlie dart > b. llt 1 J:icSi£?W&& not very keen sight. ibJ^Pa^nfonned me he has heard it kW^^i the house in the dark, a chance to shoot it. at i||fs\J|inothing about tlie matter lnf^lS^^c did not wish to be % yp^lf y°u have asked me 'thafc

clog.s competed at Coursing Meet %;nl?*P*l!ju, but were unsuccessful. MraHW'fall. brother to the re- (b'f Mornington— • '"Sw^Mr" in fc "° f "' st I'ountl before "^WHffil^!^? 1 llcl 'sclf was beaten ta^i)Wi (tr ° r! " ,i ' y Deception, wlio was a fudyW|, '■■" le '-:<p to Uraco Darling-, f,i Crichopc Linn-Lan •MMJr of the stake, .

" MURDER OR SUICIDE."

The continuation of the thrilling tale "Murder or Suicide," the first portion of which appeared in yesterday's Star, will be given in our issue of Monday next.

OUR GOLDFIELDS.

:: , | r _, Thames, thi3 day. CALEDoxrXN-.~The manager has banked looses 16dwts gold.

OHINEMURI.

Kakaxoaiiake, Friday. Monastery.— Crushing operations for tins mine were started at Railcy's mill yes terday morning. The parcel to be dealt with amounts to 50 tons, and a highly re munerative return is expected. Kexilworth.- Moore and party, tri buters, have driven the Woodstock level along fchc course of the Maria reef for a dis tance of 40ft., and it averages 2ft. Gin. in width, and carries gold and silver through out: As the result of this work, there is"to hand about 15 ton* of first-class, and 3 tons of second-class general dirt, of which a ten ton parcel of the first-mentioned stuff will bo sent to Railey's mill for reduction as soon as the road is fit for trolly traffic. Adeline. -The winze which is in process of sinking on the branch leader is now down to a depth of 12 feet, and the lode, averag ing 10 inches in thickness, carries a fair amount of the precious metal. In the stope going eastward thia lode main tains its aver ago thickness, and tho stone is all of good quality. Fair headway is being made with the rise going up on the No. 1 reef from a point in the low level, 25 feet north of the winze. The lode here is fully one foot thick, and the stone shows strong colours of gold.

Rose.—Driving both ways on the reef from the low level crosscut is still in pro gress. There is no change in tlie level going southwards, but the stone coming to hand from the level going northwards does not look so well as at the time of my last visit.

Ivaniioe.—The "Scott" section of this mine has been taken on tribute by Brown and party, who started work yesterday morning on the main lode, from which they intend breaking out n trial crushing, .anil if this proves payable, there is plenty of the same class of stuff available.

' Mammoth. —Mr D. IT. Bnyldon has just completed the survey of this claim, which embraces an area of US acres, and includes the claims known as the Antiquary, -Talis man, Victoria, and Wavorly.,-. The, reason for taking up such an extensive scope of auriferous country is with a view to its being iloated on the London market, and a gentleman named Me- Candlish is now en route, for England in order to accomplish that object. Railey's Tramway. - The contractors for cutting and forming tho lino for this tram way are not making very good headway, and the late heavy rain has had the effect of retarding' their progress to no inconsider able extent. At the present rate of going, it will take fully three weeks more to finish their part of the work, and the laying down of the permanent way will take at least another month or six weeks, so that I do not expect to see this line in working order till tho end of July next. WaJHI, Friday. Union.- There is a very good show of gold and silver-bearing stone in the stopes abovo the intermediate level, from which point there is now a large output of general quartz, and of this a fair proportfon is being bagged and carted into Pneroa for shipment to"Auckland, whenco'-it will very pro-, bably be sent on to London, where it will be disposed of in the same manner as the last lot, which realised £43, per ton. Silverton. - Operations in this mine have been temporarily suspended in order to enable the manager to fix the pump in position and otherwise prepare the workings for the coming winter season. There is about 120 tons of quartz to grass, and this will be sent to the Martha battery for treat ment as soon as that plant is available for its reduction. Martha Extended.—On Monday last crushing operations for this mine were started with 20 head of stampers at the company's battery, and now the water supply is equal to driving the full force of the plant continuously. Part of the stuff under reduction belongs to the Company and part to the tributers, and both parcels are shaping for jjayable returns. The main levels in the Rosomond and Winner mines are still being advanced with out any change worthy of mention. . . Waitekauri, .Friday. Matjngaicara. - Snelgar and party, tri buters, are now running the battery full time on general crushing dirt, of which there is about 80 tons to grass, and the show of amalgam on the plates is equal to a payable return. Wait-EKAuiu.— Hollis and party, tribu ters, are keeping twelve head of stamj)ers running continuously on tlie reduction of quartz "from their section, and the return about the end of the month should be a good one. Welcomb. — Binney and party are stopmg out on a leader 18 inches thick, which was opened up by the old company some years ago, for a distance of 500 ft., and is still in tact right ,up to the surface, a height of 40ft. Owharoa, Friday. Smile of Fortune.—Powell and party, tributers, have started to crush one of the old tip heads, and, judging by the way in which the stuff is now shaping on the plates in the battery, it should pay handsomely for treatment. ' ■. Rowe and Me.—Good headway is being made with the work of sinking tho winze, in which the lode appears to improve as depth is attained upon it.

Post Card Proof.

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Washington, D.C., April 3, 1883.

To the Hop Bitters Co.: , Siua:-I write tliia as a token of tlie jrvoat appreciation I have for your titters. I was afflicted with Inflammatory KheunmUsni seven years, and no medicine seemed to do mo any good.unlil I tried throe bottles of your Hop Bitters, and to my suipridu I am as woll to-uaj as ever I was J hope you imy have great, suc cess in tliis ureat and valuable medicine. Any one wishing: to know more about my cure can Icanibyadarr^v-ILLTAMS. 3.103 ICth St.

Our distinguished visitor the, Earl of Aberdeen's family are not quite strangers to us. His uncle, Sir Arfclnu-Gordon, Was our late Governor. Sir Arthur is related to the late Captain John Campbell Johnstonc, of Raglan, the latter gentleman being nephew of fee late Lord Campbell, who was Chancellor of England, and wrote ■'■I'lie Lives of the Chancel lors and Chief Justices," and who is exceeded by his son, the present peer, who sits in the -House of Lords as Lord Campbell V., Strathden. Sir Arthur Gordon and Captain Johnstonc were almost fast friends. On Sir Arthur Gordon becoming Governor of Fiji he, appointed Captain JohiiHtonolo the post in the Civil Seryico, which ho held for a short time. Captain Edwin advises every indication of an unusually cold nightto-night How to Gra Well—Which is answered jn three words—Take American Cp.'s Hop Bittera, 'y':,-.., ,^j . • . . -

PARLIAMENTARY GOSSIP.

(BY TELEGRAPH. - SPECIAL REPORTER.)

Wellington, this day,

Sir George Grey on Repre sesiiatioH.

Sir George Grey intended to speak on the motion for the committal of the Repre sentation Bill, but was prevented by illness, from which he has since recovered. He cordially approves of the reduction in the number of member*, and says he would like to have seen a stiil greater reduction. If Great Britain had representation on the same scale, adds Sir' George, she would require S,OUU mem bers in the House of Commons. He believes that the reduction in tho Lower Hou.se will lead to a similar reduction in the Legisla tive Council. This can be done by repeal of the Constitution Act by both Houses ■with a view to its amendment, but the Upper Chamber is not likely to consent to such a course. It can also be repealed by the Imperial Parliament on a general petition to that end being presented by the people of the colony. Sir (Joorge intends to interest himself in promoting such a peti tion during the recess. The Middle Party. Somehow members are very wroth at tho formation of tho Independent or Middlo Party, and the temporary room assigned to them is known as the " Cave of Adullam." One facetious member last evening pinned to the door of their quarters a placard bearing the words " Mene, mene, It.kcl upharam," which interpreted means " Thou nrt weighed in the balance* and found wanting." The action of the Premier in ridiculing their request is having fclio etl'oct of consolidating those members who own allogianeo to neither side. The Independent party profess to number 15 strong, and expect further additions to their ranks in tho present mixed state of parties. Iteforns of tlse Cosmci?. There is an impression abroad that because tho Government last evening post poned the second reading of the.Legislative Council Constitution Hill till Tuesday, they were afraid, of the opposition the measure would meet with in another place, and meant this slop as a prelude to letting it drop. On the contrary, however, lam informed that the Lords, profiting by the reduction of members of the popular chamber, are not adverse to reforming themselves, and are prepared to limit their number to forty, by not seeking fresh appointments to their Chamber in lieu of those who have died or resigned since last session. As a sine qua yon to passing a Legislative Council Constitutional Bill they will insist on the right to elect their own Speaker, a concession probably which the Government will see their way to grant. In that case we may expect to sco tho bill taken up in the Legislative Council before being considered by tho House. The Financial Statement. Some days ago I advised you that tho Cabinet had decided on dealing with tho Honorarium question in the Financial State ment, and I may now add that Lhavc every reason for believing that beaidos reducing members' salaries they Mrill also pro pose reduction of salaries paid to Min isters. This is retrenchment of the right sort, and economy which is sure to command itself to the country. Al though no protective policy is likely to bo proposed, a re-adjustment of tariff for revenue purposes may be reasonably looked for. An increase in tho property-tax is also a possible feature of the budget pro posals. The Fayjiieiit to Mrs Fraser. The feeling with respect to the payment made to the wife of tho member for the Thames still l'nils'high.' From the answer given to Mr Rolloston at the beginning of the week one might infer'that both arbi trators were appointed by-the Government. A question put yesterday, however, disclosed the fact that Mr McDonald was named on Mrs .Eraser's behalf, and the Under-Secre taiy (Mr Cooper) by the Government. The Minister for Lands gave his assurance that neither Col. Fraser nor anyone else had made any communication to him respecting Mr Cooper's appointment. The Kcductioii of Members. The impression exists in some quarters that the reduction of members to 71 will bo upset, and 9i replaced as the number. This is not likely. lam told that several members who were not present at the pre vious division will vote for 71, and that the Premier and Mr Dodson, who opposed the reduction at fust, will vote against any rescinding of the previous decision. Elec tors should watch tho division list on this crucial question of retrenchment. Tlae Ifcfle Range The Minister of Defence informed Mr Hamlin, in the House yesterday, that Go vernment had in contemplation the closing of Mount Eden Rifle: Range. It >Sad been represented that the range was a great nuisance and a danger to the neighbour hood. Major Morrow had, however, tele graphed not to close till a public meet- Hi"? was held. A new range had not yet be'en found, and no steps to close the pre sent range, therefore, had yet been taken. Their object was not to put Volunteers to any inconvenience, yet at the same time it was recognised that the range was danger ous and a source of great annoyance. . Teachers' Examinations. The Inspector-General of Schools, report ing on the examination of teachers, says that for the ordinary examination 870 candi dates entorcd their names ; 141 for class D ; 3-10 for class E ; and 005 for competition of partial passes ;08 failed to appear; and. the numbers examined were as follows : — 123 for class 1) ; 318 for class E ; 272 for completion. Of the candidates for com pletion (128) 47 per cent, were successful. The number of certificates continues to increase at the rate of from 150 to 200 a year. It is believed that about 480 certifi cated teachers were unemployed in Decem ber, 1SS0; 11 certificated teachers are in charge of native schools, and some are teaching in Grammar Schools. iiOUii-Servicc Medals. - It seems that while all the Armed Con stabulary mcv who are entitled to long sei-vice medals have been provided with tho same, the Volunteers have not been so fortunate. Replying to Mr Downie Stewart, who brought this neglect under the notice of the Government yesterday afternoon, the "Defence Minister said that instructions had been given some time ago to commanding officers to send in the uamas of volunteers who were entitled to long-service medals if they had not been distributed. He was not aware of the cause of delay. •i Tsic Anti-Cocri'ioia Resolution. Having made a mistake in fixing his anti coercion resolution on ft day set apart for Government business, Mr Bracken yes terday received permission to withdraw it, and'immediately thereafter gave notice of It? in an amended form for Wednesday next. T3ac Blisiiiis Act j\fr Seddon is not satisfied with tho Min ing Act of last session, and has given notice ofliis intention to introduce an amending bill. He is also introducing a Gold Duty Reduction Bill. . . . , ;, The Opposition seem anxious to have the Budget proposals before them at as early a dute'aa possible .flic Financial Statement. Replying to Major Atkinson, the Colonial Treasurer'said he would on Tuesday be in a position to inform the House when the financial Statement would be mode.

State Forest Appointments.

■ The following persona woro appointed to tho Stato Forest and Agricultural branch of tho General Crown .bands Department from March 31, 1886, to March 31 last :— Joshua Garsed, forest ranger, Puhipuhi, at a salary of £150 ; Theo. W. Hickson, fores ter and valuator, Southland, £200 ; NorroyH Kensington, nurseryman, Rangiriri, £1 •John Maxwell, forest ranger, Hokiangu, £150; Theo. V"on Poiat, forest ranger, Napier, £125 j H. S. .Wilson, forest ranger, Hobson County, £125; G. M. Walker, £125. Native Lands law. • Ho/vne Tftipua, Maori representative, pre sented a petition from the native tribes of tho West Coast, praying that the Native Land Administration Act should not be exercised over their land. They allege that at all places the whole of the native tribes throughout the North Island are in a very humiliating position. Loans to Local Bodies. From a return showing what sum ha^e been borrowed or raised by the Colonial Treasurer under the Government Loans to Local Bodies Act, 1386, alao the outstanding liabilities and assets, I gather the following information :-Money borrowed to make advances to local bodies, £60,000 ; money already advanced to local bodies, £22,200 ; money-promised to local bodies, which have completed the formalities required by tho Act, £1(i,'200 (including second year's grant for which all formalities have been com pleted) ; mouoy liable to bo advanced as required when formalities are completed, £12,520. This latter amount represents the debt registered in respect of loans paid in full. No debentures have been received or inscribed for advances, as under the Act they arc liable to interest only to tho Ist February next, and after that date local bodies have to give debentures or inscribed stock. It also excludes the inscribed stock exchanged for debentures under the Roads and Bridges Construction Act. The Rcprcseiitat on Kill. The feeling is gaining ground that the Premier will give way on the Representa tion Bill. Ilia opponents remain firm. .Tlie Government have declined Mr ITamlin's request to put the Croat South Road in repair, but Maid the telephone to Mauku will be completed in a few days.

MOUNT ROSKILL ROAD BOARD.

The animal meeting was held in the school. room last night. Mr Carr took the chair, and after reading the clauses of tho Act re 'fcrring to this meeting, produced and read the annual report, the chief points of which were the following : —The ever increasing contribution to the Hospital and charitable aid is assuming kucli proportions a.s to shortly swallow up a large portion of the rates, as may be seen by noting that in IS^'s the amount charged against this dis trict was £22 12s lid, in JSSO it was £(37 18* Sd, and in ISS7, £V) 5 Bs, this amount being one-fourth of all the rates. The amount of rates for the past year was £;i(il Is, and the subsidy equal in amount,makes the income .€722 2s, which is k little in creased by dog collars, etc. Against this are debts of about i2UO, a bank overdraft of £00, and contributions towards the YVhau Bridge. There will bo a heavy charge against tho Board, by the large expenditure required on the Onehunga Road. There is a debt due to tho Mount Albert Board of £11 10s ; also one which is thought to be un justly claimed by the Borough of Onehunga. Again, referring to the \\ bail Bridge, the expenditure would have willingly-beenmade had the previous proposals been adhered to, that those contributing1 should have a voice in the expenditure, but it now appears that tho right to control the expenditure is denied. The tolls which had resulted from the payment of 3d per load going youth, and part of the tolls going through Mount Eden, wore not what might have bedn ex pected, and during the last few weeks the toll of scoria going South liad been increased to Is, but the Board had found a diih'culty in collecting it. The difficulty of taking over this district's portion of the Onehunga Road had caused this Board to ask the Governor to exercise his power, as provided by the Act, and apportion the part of this district, the result of which was that he had deputed the Resident Magistrate to inquire into the dispute (?) — which docs not exist—between the Mount Roskill Board and the One Tree Hill Board, and had appointed a day for the hearing of the case. During tho past year the dis puted property at 1 tills borough had been secured by a Supreme Court case to the district, and it was hoped that shortly it would bo placed, with some other reserves, under the Domain Board, when it could be dealt with. The Chairman said that a meeting of the chairmen of a number of Boards had de cided to erect tolls on the Onehunga Road. Nothing has been done, and my impression now is that the gentlemen moving in the matter had no intention to do more than try and bounce mon.y out of the Government. At tho same time I think we had a just claim to have the road put into good con dition. In speaking of borrowing, he said : — " The ratepayers were called together twice on this question, and authorised the Board to proceed. Two or three of the ratepayers consistently voted against it. Outside the mectihg lie was urged to proceed, and regretted that they did not attend the meeting to ex press their views on it, so as to prevent tho poll being taken and thus have saved tho expense. He said that he, as an advo cate of local self-government, could never wish to run counter to the wishes of the ratepayers. The expenditure shows some payments from last year; they were : Car lisle-street, i' 39 2s 3d ; Boyd's, £118 Is lOd ; Sit. Albert West, £113 3s-3d ; Pali and Donovan, rt*7-A 7s ; Frosts, £& 18s ; Wavor ley, £4f> 13s 2d ;• Kingsdale, :£2<iGs ; Three Kings, £23210s 5d ; Royal Oak, £87 Is 3d ; School Road, £1 16s; Tanner, Us; Mt. Rosl:jll, £00 Is ; total expenditure : £838 ]0s 2d, The treasurer, in a very humorous speech which prefaced his bal ance-sheet and the auditor's report, nar rated his interviews with the provincial auditor. His balance-sheet was as follows : Receipts: Balance in bank March 3lst, £122 17s Id ; cash from Government, £72 Ss 7d; rates, £301 Is; dog tax, £14 2s; discount, Is i)d ; tolls, £0 12s ; balascs due to bank, £07 03 lOd. Expenditure : Cart ing gravel, £351 IGs (id ; spreading and labour, £101 3s Gd ; carting metal, £28 ils ; advertising, .£lO 10s; contract (Boyd and May's), £u4 (is ; contracts, Throe Kings, i' 32 3s 9d ; rofund to Treasurer, £5 3s 3d ; commission on rates, £18 Is ; commission on dog collars, £2 7s ; election Road Board fees, £1 17s 0d ; on account of proposed loan, £1 ; making rate book, £1 ; correcting roll, £1 ; compiling ratepayers' roll, 10s Gd ; compiling ditto for loan, 10s Gd ; timber and nails, Osj Local Guide, 11s Gd; License Act, 3s ; election advertisement and Re turning Officer, £1 0s Gd; interest, £5 13s; cheque book, 4s 2d; drain pipes, 18s Gd; stationery and stamps, 13s sd; notice of infectious diseases, fte. Charitable Aid, £22 12s lid ; notice boards and writing, tl 14s ()d. A vote of thanks was passed to the outgoing committee, and the same to Mr Carr, as the retiring chair man, after approving of the report and balance-sheet. —[A CoKRissPOXDEXT.]

So much time was devoted by the Board of Education yesterday afternoon to the discussion of the Chief Inspector of.School's report that all the applications from comr mittees given on the seventh pago of ou present issue had to be postponed,

THE REPRESENTATION BILL.

(by telegraph—own bePoutjsr. )

Wellington, Friday. As I advised you early in the day, no com promise has been effected with respect to the Representation Bill, and at this afternoon's sitting the Premier asked for an adjournment till Tuesday, in hopes that some satisfactory understanding will bo arrived at with the opponents to tho measure. In bringing the matter bo fore the Houae the Premier said :— Before proceeding to the order of the day I have to make a statement with reference to the Representation Bill. There has not been any agreement come to with reference to section .'-!, but I am in hopes that some arrangement will be made to enable it to be proceeded with, and I move that it be made an order of the day for Tuesday. I shall try and make it the first order of the day. Major Atkinson : I have only to say under the circumstances that 1 cannot oppose the order being postponed. lam sorry that tho Premier ■was not in a posi tion to go on to-day, but I quite recognise the reasonableness of his request. So far as wo on thia aide of the House are con cerned, we are quite satisfied with tho bill as it has been ainendad, and should' be pre pared to proceed with it if the Government had seen their way to enable it to be gono on with. The Premier* motion was then agreed to. I am informed this evening that tho Premier had sprung a point with » view to getting a settlement of the deadlock, he having agreed to oiler the opponents of the measure an advantage equal to 10 per cent actual over town*. The country membors, however, seem determined to stick to tho clause as carried. The reduction of members to 71 is not being considered, though this is probably the point upon which the bill will ultimately turn. Every attempt will be made to alter the decision, though it seems doubtful whether a majority of tho House will be found prepared to re-commit the clause for that object. Failing this, an effort will be made to throw out the clause altogether. Mr Dargaville telegraphs from Taupo, asking to be paired for tho Representation Bill. Such an instruction is very vague at the present time, but it is interpreted as a vote for the Government.

FATAL ACCIDENTS.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

\\ ELUNGTOX, this day. A young man nanidd Edward White, re siding at Kaiwarawara, was thrown from liia horse last evening through colliding with a boy. Ho was unconscious all night, and died, this morning

Tijiaru, Friday.

A .bullock-driver named Wilcock was killed at Fairlea Creek to-night, by the wheel of a waggon passing over his head.

DISASTROUS FISHING EXCURSION.

(by telecuapii. —own correspondent.)

Wellington, this day. TItHEE men left Waikano to go fishing at Kapiti Island on Monday last, and have not been seen since. It is feared that they have been drowned, and a boat has gone in. search. The names of the missing men arc not known.

MASONIC NEWS.

(BY TELEGIIAriI-OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Hamilton, this day. The election of officers of Lodge Beta took place last night as follows : — W.M., Brother C. J. W. Barton ; immediate past master, Brother S. E. G. Smith; senior warden, Brother R. Edwards; junior warden, BrotherW. F. Bell ; secretary and treasurer, Brother GobrgeEdgec6ni.bc,P.M.; chaplain, "Brother R. O. C. Bigg«; senior deacon, Brother George White; junior deacon, Brother 11. Biggs ; inner guard, Brother Kathbono ; tylor, Brother S. l'ascoe. It was resolved to send a letter of con dolence to the widow of the late Brother Charles Johnson, formerly worshipful master of Lodge Beta. It is intended to hold a ball in connection with the installa tion on 2Jth June. ' ~

The late Mr William Black, confectioner, Hamilton East, was accorded h. Masonic funeral to-day. There was n good at tendance, and the ceremony was impres sively performed by tho W.M. of Lodge Beta.

Ruskin's Religion.

A rttmodh having been published to the effect that Mr Ruskin has recently been received into tho Church of Rome, Mr Ruskin has written the following letter on the subject : Dear Sir : I shall be entirely grateful to you if you will take the trouble to contra dict any news gossip of this kind which may be disturbing the minds of my Scot tish friends. I was, am, and can be only a Christian Catholic in a wide and eternal sense. • 1 have been that these five and twenty years at least. Heaven keep me from being less as.l grow older, but lam no more likely to become a Roman Catholic than a Quaker or a Turk. Ever faithfully yours, John Ruskjn.

Prosecute the Swindlers!!

IE when you call for American Hop Bitters (sec {/ixen twin of .Hops on the white I'jhcl and I)>\ tioulc'ii namr, blown in the bottle) the vendor hands out anything but American Hop liittors. refuse it and shun that vendor as you would a viper; and if he has taken your money for au;/ hintj clue indict him for the fraud and sue him for damages for tho swindle, and we will pay you liberally i'ci" the conviction.

The final rehearsal of "The Merry Men of Sherwood Forest," the piece which;is to be performed at the Philharmonic Society concert on Monday evening next, passed off successfully. The music is very lively, and should meet with general favour. It is composed' by XV. H. Birch, and opens with an introduction by the orchestra en titled "The Chase," which is followed by solos and choruses. This will prove one of the most popular cantatas the Society has chosen. During the performance Miss Buckland will give a violin solo.

COMING EVENTS.

Meetings, Sto, To-night. Abbott's Opera House—Lynch Family of Bell" ringers, 8. Agricultural Hall—London Circus Company, 8. V.M.C.A. Kooms—Evangelistic Service, 7.30. Glassworks, Freeman's Bay—Exhibition of GUissblowintf, 2 to 5. Temperance Hall -Free Entertainment, 7.30. Avondale Public Hall—Annual Meeting of Kate payers of Avondale lioacl District, 7.30. Rota of Justices at Police Court. May 9 -Messrs G. Fraser and F. N. Gcorgo. Auction Sales on Monday. S. Cochrano and Son—Properties, &c, 12, " -

!THE ■■ AUCKLAND EVENING''BTAE, SATUEDAY, MAT I 1887,

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Ecclesiastical. ST. PAUL'S.—Eight, Holy Communion ; eleven, Morning Prayer and Sermon, " Knowing God i" half-past six, Evening Prayer and Sermon, "The Departure of Christ." Anthem, " I will aing" (Bullivan). ST. MATTHEWS.—IO, Holy Com munion; 11, Morning Prayer with Sermon: 3, Children's Service; 6.30, Evening Prayer, with Sermon: "A. Father's Anxious Love. TpTPIPHANY CHURCH, Karangahape H'jl Road.-Eight, Holy Ooramunion : oloven, Morning Prayer, Sermon, " Bins of the Toneu*.' Half-past six, EVening Prayer, Sermon, "Duty and Armour of foe Children of Uie Day. &T. DAVID'S pXESBYTERIAN k3 CHURCH, Symondß-street.-Moralng at eloTon, and Kronlng at half-past air, ll«r. C. Worboy*. Subject at eleven, " Man Building. At half-pnat sir, " Minister lng.Spirite." ST. PETE k'S PE, ES BYTE RIAN CnURCH, Surrey Hills. Morning, at 11 ---" Enlightened Belief." Evening, nt 6.30— " Stability in tho Faith." Rev. li. Soromerville. "OITT-STRfiET WESLEY AN CHURCH JL Morning at 11, Rot. W. Gittos. Evening at 6.30, Rcr. H. R. Dewsbury. ___ QT. JOHN'S WESLEYAN CHURCH kJ (Ponsonby). Morning at 11, Rev. C. 11. Garland. Evening at G. 30, Rev. W. Gittos. __. T^vonporTwesley"an church JLa Morning at 11, and Evening at 6.30, Rev. Henry BuU. Ercning subject, " The dignity and influence of ChrUtiau work." BABN EL L CONGREGATIONAL JT CHURCH (Oddfellows' Hall).-Scrvices as usual : Morning at 11; Evening at 6.J0. A SERVICE OF SONG, entitled "LITTLE MIM'S ONE TALENT," will bo jziven by the Choir on TUESDAY EVENING, May 10, ISB7, in tho Oddfellows' Hall. Connec tivo Reuillngs by the Rev. 11. M. Livens. Doors open at 7 o'clock, commence 7.30. Admission, Sd ; Children, 3d. DEVONPORT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—Morning at 11, and Evening at half-past, six, Mr J. T. Johns. WIIOTESTANT HALL, Karangahape JL Road.—Mr A. G. Daniells will preach at 3 und7p.in., Sunday. Subject, "Seven Seals of Rev. vi."' A chain o£ prophecy o£ the deepest interest. ipONSONBY BAP 11ST CHURCH. JL —Rev. J. D. Gilinorc will preach Morning at 11, and Evening at G. 30. Subject, "Good cheer for the needy." MOUNT EDEN CONGREGATIONAL CllUßCil, VIEW HOAD.—Morning at 11, Rev. IV. Chew (of JJorosford-street). Evening at (WO, Rev. 11. M. Livens. All seats free. "VTEWTON CONGREGATIONAL JJI CHURCH.-Rev. H. J. Lewis;, Pastor. Morning at 11, lirst of a series of Okl Testament Portraits: No. 1, "Isaac, or Good-natured Weakness." Evening at (3.30, "Tho Prodigal Son." ERESFORDSTREET CONG REGA TIONAL CHURCH.—Morning at eleven —Rev, Mr Scott (Missionary from New Guinea). Evening nt half-paat six—Rev. J. Chew. Sub ject, " Crises in Life. ITY HALL SUNDAY EVENING EVANGELISTIC SERVICES, conductea by the Young Men's Christian Association, to morrow (Sunday) at eight o'clock. Doors open at half-past seven. Seats all free. Come early. ACJCKL AND T A BEIINACLE. Lord's Day, May B.—Morning at 11, Rev. T. Bray. Evening at (i.15, Pastor Thomas Spur gcon. Evening subject, " Tho Camel and Uie Neodla'a Eye, or who then can be saved?' "FT NIT ED ME T HODIiS T FREE <U CHURCHES. PITT AND VINCENT BTREETS-Morning at eleven—Mr Souster. Evening at half-pact six —Mr H. Field MOUNT EDEN—Morning at eleven—Rev. S. Macfarlane. S.ubject, "Studentand Teacher, an old-world study." Evening at half-past six —Roy. A. J. Smith. COLLECTION AT EACH SERVICE. TEA MEETING ON" TUESDAY, Tea at half-past six p.m. Tickets, One Shilling. Children, Sixpence. PUBLIC MEETING, At hujf-past seven o'clock. Addresses by the Revs. J. S. HLU, S. Macfar lane, and other friends. Selections of Music by tho Choir at each service. T> RIMIT IV E METHODIS T JL CHURCHES. SERVICES ON SUN DA V AS FOLLOWS :- ALEXANDRA STREET—Morning at eleven- Rev. A. J. Smith. Evoning at half past six- Mrs Dudley Ward. Fireboll at six o clock. PITT AND EDWIN STREET-Morning at eleven—Supply. Evening at halt-post six- Rev. T. U. Carr. RIMITIVE ME T HODISX CHURCHES. FRANKLIN ROAD—Morning at eleven—Miss Malcolm (Evangelist). Evening at half past six—Rev. (J. E. Ward. Subject, "The Sin Healer." RICHMOND ROAD—Afternoon atthreo—Rot. C. E Ward. Evening at half-past six—Mr G. Knight. WATERVIEW (Avondale)-Aftcr iwn at hnlf past two and Eveniug at hail-, as ■ six—Miss Malcolm. TAHUHU BAPTIST I HU-iUU ANNIVERSARY, in the Pu1..., H .- Rev. T. b'purgcon in tho morning ; Rev. ~By in tho evening. Tuesday Evening: ;.V co •.'. U. 30, when ucveral niinisters and fricntik wil deliver addresses. 1 880 TT' S OPE li A HOUSE. jL~3I Mr Gco. Aldridgo will lecture. Subject, " Tiie Unknown God/ Service to commence at a quarter to seven. Morning meeting in the Foresters' Ball, at 11 o'clock., A VONMLE PRESBYTERIAN. —Service in School-room. Morning- Address to Young People by Mr W. Cox. Evening—Rev. 11. \V. J. Miller.' All are cor dially invited. "VTEW CHURCH SERVICES, Forostora' JLH Hall, Karangahape Road.—Morning at IJ. Subject, " Footprints of Christ." AITH-HEALING, MIND-HEALING" MESMERISM. AND HEALINGS OF SPIRITUALISM" will be the subject of the Rev. J. S. Hill's Address to Young Men To-mor row in tho Young Men's Christian Association Lecture Hall, at Three o'clock. Questions at close. Gallery reserved for ladies. Conio and bring a Criond. itfJSWiMAIIKET WESLEYAN ±1 CHURCH. ANNIVERSARY SERVICE 3 Of tllo NEWMARKET SUNDAY SCHOOL Will he held TO-MORROW. Rev. A. Reid at 11; Rev, S. Macfarlano 3in the afternoon, and 6.3U in the evening: The PUBLIC SOTUKIfi will be held on the following TUESDAY, Tea nt half-past six, when various ministers and friends will give A<l -drcßses. OUNT ALBERT WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL,—EIGHTEENTH ANNIVERSARY, SUNDAY, MAY 8.-Morn inir .'it 11, Rev. H. R. Dewsbury. Aftornoon at 3, Rev. C. 11. Garland. Evening at 6.H0, Rev. C. H. Garland. Collections in aid of School Funds. ANNUAL SOIREE, TUESDAY, May 10th. Tea at (5.30. Public. Mooting at 7.30. Chairman —Rev. H. Bull. Addresses by Revs. A. Reid and C. H. Garland. Songs and Recitations by Scholars. \ UCKLAND SUNDAY SCHOOL JA. UNION. The Monthly Prayer Meeting will bo held at Bcresford-street Church to morrow, after the evening Service. "XVONDALE HALL, SUNDAY, May S. Jz\. Mr It. Laing, Evangelist, will preach at 0.30 p.m. Subject, "Primitive Christianity." Meeting for Worship, etc., at, 11 a.m. All are invited. ' ' T>ARNELL WESLEYAN CHURCH.— _8T Morning at eleven, Rev. J. A. Taylor. Evening at half-past six, Mr J. W. Slmckleford. E ACHING CHA-MBEItS, QUISEJT-STREKT. MR. POOLEY'S CHOIR. 1 LIST OF MUSIC, . SUNDAY, Bth MAY, 1887; • 3.30 p.m. 1. Hymn 197—" The King of Love my Shepherd is." 2. Magnificat (Bennett) in F. 3. Solo (Soprano)—"Tho Message," (Blumen tlml). 4. Uuno Dlmittis (Bennett) in F. 5 Hymn :iGG—"Lead Kindiy Light." 6. Solo (Tenor) — " But Thou Didst not Leave," Messiah (Handel). 7. Prayer (Choir, with violin obligato)— " Angelico," Maritana (Wallace). Js. Duet (Boys)—"Avo Sanctissimo " (Suaraeh). 9. Hymn-'3l—" O Paradise!" 10. Solo (Organ)—"CoriolanusMarch" Mendels sohn. The Hymns ai"e from Hymns Ancient and Modern.. OPEN TO /THE PUBLIC. '. Each Visitor is expected: to contribute towards Choir salaries arid expenses.



Ecclesiastical. A SSOCIATION for-Hhe Teaching of jtrk. Divino Healing through Faith the Lord Jesus Christ—naugural meeting, MONDAY, 9th May, at half-past seven p.m., in Social Hall, V.M.C.A., Wellesley-stroet. Attendance of all members and sympathisers specially requested. Opening address by President. Testimony invited. ■ftJEWMARKET PUBLIC HALL.-An _l_^ Evangelistic Address (on the principles of the Baptist denomination) wiil bo delivered by R. B. SnaMori To-morrow Evening at 7. All persons not attending other places of worship are cordially invitsd. "rVTEW CHURCH OF THE "~ASSUMP- Jj( TION, ONEHUNGA. LAYING THE FOUNDATION STONE OP TIIE NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION. The Ceremony will be Performed on SUNDAY NEXT, MA V 8, BY TIIR RIGHT REV. DR. LUCK, Bishop of the Diocese. And to be followed by an Address by HIS GRACE THE MOST REV. DR. RED WOOD, Archbishop of Wellington. THE PROCEEDINGS WILL COMMENCE AT HALF-PAST TWO PUNCTUALLY;. SERMON AT THREE O'CLOCK. Train leaves Auckland at half-past 'two p.m., returning at half-past live p.m. f AUCKLAND BRANCH No 81. Members of the above Branch are requested to nieetat Marist Brothers School at 1 p.m., Sun day, Bth inst., for the purpose of attending the ceremony of laying the Foundation Stone of the Church of the Assumption at Onchungu. RETURN FARES, Is 20, Special Arrangements for Ladies. P. KEARNKY, Secretary. /GLADSTONE HALL, NORTHCOTE. \3T MR T. VT. GLOVER, Agent of the New Zealand Alliance, will deliver the address at the meeting of the Northcote Band of Hope and Temperance Society on MON DAY NEXT. Music and Readings during the evening. Commence at half-past seven sharp. Collection at close. J. BAREER, Conductor. Auckland. May 6, 1887. - YOUK OMEN'S C H R IS TIA N ASSOCIATION, Wklleslkv Stkeet. SALE'OT'WORK Will be held in the large Hall on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY, May 10th, 11th, and 12th. Open each day two o'clock to ten. LARGE ASSORTMENT USEFUL & ORNA MENTAL AKTICLKS AT REASONABLE PRICES. JUBILEE STALL. FLOWER STALL. GIFT TREE. REFRESHMENT STALL. WEIGHING & MEASURING MACHINES. MANY OTHER ATTRACTIONS. ETC. . MUSICAL SELECTIONS, ETC. itS" EVERYONE attending tho Sale of Work will, on leaving the Hall, be presented with a JUBILEE MEMENTO. ADMISSION—ONE SHILLING. Children—Sixpence. COURSE TICKET-TWO SHILLINGS. I:kn^tM h--Sc- W. BRACKENRIG, Gen. Sec. VOTING MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO-. X CIATION, WELLESLEY STREET. COMPETITION In connection with SALE OF WORK, to be held MAY 10th, 11th, and 12th. Open to all. Entrance Fee, Is, entitling to Admission to Sale of Work. COMPETITION No. 1-Best Loaf, prize ss; Scones, prize ;s; lib-Cake, prize 10s; Jlb- Sponge Cake, prize 10s. COMPETITION No. 2.—The best Acrostic Epigram of Four Lines, commencing with letters V.M.C.A... .. Prize 20s COMPETITION No. 3.-The best Poem on . the Work of the V.M.C.A., not to ex ceed SO lines .. .. . Prize 20s COMPETITION No. 4.-Tbe best Mono gram, Drawn and Co oured, r>f the letters V.M.C.A. Size, two inches, Prize , 20s COMPETITION No. 5.-The best Sample of Plain Sewing and Cotton Darning Prize .. .. .. .. ..20s Competitors must scud in their Productions not later than Noon of May 9 h. and deliver them to the Librarian, who will gis- o them a Ticket of Admission to UioSaloof Work in return for their entrance fee of is. The Prizes will bo awarded on May 12th, at nine o'clock. i T. BUDDLE, ) „„„ o „ A. KNIGHT, jEm- bees- YOUNG MEN'S CIIRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. WELLESLEY STREET. Friends who have promised Gifts for the Sale of Work, to be held on May 10th, will please send them in at once to the Young Men's Christian Association. I.iHPlglll.lHon.Secs. Sporting. mAK APUNA JOCKEY CLUB JL (Registered under the A.R.C.) WINTER MEETING, MAY 21. Handicnpper: Mit W. W. Robinson. SELLING STEEPLECHASE, of Sssov3; second horse to receive osovs out of stakes, i years old, to carry list: 5 years, list. 121b: Band aged, 12st 'lib. Winner to be sold imme diately after the race for lOOsovs. If entered to be sold for 7osovs, allowed 71b ; if for Sosovs, lllb : if for-lOsovs, 211b ; if for SOsovs, 2Slb; if for nil, 421b. Nomination, ljsovs, on night of general entry. Distance, twice round Steeplechase course. SELLING RACE, of 30 so vs. 3 years old to carry flst; i years, flat. 121b; », (5, and agerl, lOst. lib. Winner to bo sold immediately after the race for lOOsovs. If entered to be Bold for 7;")sovs, allowed 71b; if for 55sovs ' lllb; if for.4osovß. 211b; if for,SOsovs, 281b; if for nil, .121b. Nomination, IJsoys on night of genti'al entry. Distance, limilr.s. HANDICAP HURDLES of 15sovs, second horse :to roceivc Ssovs out of stakes. Over seven flights of hurdles. Nomination, 1 soy; accep tance, lsov. Distance, 2 miles. BIRTHDAY HANDICAP of 75 soys, second horse to receive lOsovs out of stakes. Nomi nation, lJsovs; acceptance, 2 soys. Distance, ono mile and a half. NOVEL RACE of SOsovs, the winner to be sold immediately after the race, and the whole of tho proceeds to go to the Club. Lowest weight, Sst7lb. Nomination, Usovs, on night of general entry. Distance, one mile. HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE of 75 soys, second horse to receive lOsovs out of stakes. Nomination lisovs; acceptance, 2sovs. Dis tance, about three miles. VICTORIA HANDICAP of 40sovs, second horse to receive flsovs out of stakes. Winner of the Birthday Handicap to carry a pc.niilty of 51b extra. Nomination, lsov ; acceptance, lsov. Distance, one mile. Nominations for Victoria Handicap, Birthday Handicap, Handicap Hurdles, and Handicap Steeplechase close on Friday. May 13th; at 9 p.m. Weights to appear on Tuesday, May 17th. . Acceptances, and General Entries close on Friday, May 20th, at;) p.m. All entries to be scaled and addressed to the Secretary, Dcvonport, or at Mr. W. Adams"; office, No. G, Exchange Chambers, Duriuun-st. East, with entrance money enclosed and full particulars. R. WYNYARD, Secretary. A GENTLEMAN holding a responsible _Oa_ position in town, io desirous of entering into a business in which there is a safe and profitable cash trade to be done, seeks a Partner with £000 capital; no previous knowledge re quired; principals only dealt with.—Address 0.C., Stak Oilice. WADDING CARDS.-Latest Stylo at the Stak Lithographic AVorks, Short laud-street, Auckland.



fcleeiisliig; Notices- v __^_ A UCKLAND E&'" UCSSBTSO jt3L DISTRICT?. NOTICE OF APPLICATIONFOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE. I, ELLEN HARDING, of Auckland, belng-tho holder of a Publican's License In respect 01 tho house and premises known by the sign ot the Occidental Hotel, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, do hereby give notice tlmt I desire to obtain, ai>4 will at the next meeting to be holden at tho Rosiddnt llasitstrato's Court Au.oklu.nd, on tho Ist day of June. IBS 7, uppj'gf or a tatuister of the said license from m; b«jf $fj Cuthoriue Lyncn, mv appointee, f bated the 7th day of A^SST. nARDiya . AUCKLAND EAST. XfOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A 1.% PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. I, CATHERINE LYNCH, of Auckland, Pab licon, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and «i)I at the next Licensing Meeting, to bohoi«'eri at Auckland, on the first day of Juno, ISS7, apply for a Certificate authorising the issue of a Publican's License for a house, situate at Vulcan Lane, and known by the sign of the Occidental Hotel, containing twelve rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. CATHERINE LYNCH.; Dated the sixth day of May, 18S7. ~&TOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR JJi TRANSFER OF LICENSE. I, FREDERIC EDWIN MURRAY, of the City of Auckland, Hotel-keeper, being the holder of a Publican's License in respect of the house and premises situate at Shortland-strcet, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, anil will, at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden ar, the City of Auckland, on the first day Juno next, apply for a Transfer of the said. License from myself to Benjamin Charles Roberts, of the .saitl City of Auckland, hotel keeper, my appointee. Dated the Ith day of May, 1837. F. E. MURRAY. BAMOEII Jackson, Solicitor, Auckland. CITY OF AUCKLAND. ■ ■ NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN'S LICENCE. I, Benjamin Charles Roberts, of the City of Auckland, Hotelkecper, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next licensing meeting to be holden at the said City of Auckland on the Ist day of June next, apply for a certificate authorising the Renewal ot a Publican's Licence for a house, situate at ShofUand-street, Auckland, and known by the sign of the City Club Hotel, containing eleven rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Name of Owner. Trustees of Crombic's Estate. Dated the 4th day of May, 1887. B. C. ROBERTS. Samuel Jackson, Jr., Solicitor, Auckland. ifcTOTICE OF APPLICATION . FOB J.l ""RENEWAL OF LICENSE. I, JOHN ROWBOTHAM, of Stanley-street, Auckland, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will'at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at the Court-house, Auckland, on the Ist day of June, 1837, apply for a Certificate authorising the renewal of a Publican's License fora House situate at Stanley-street, Auckland, and known by the sign of the Swan Hotel, con taining fifteen rooms exclusive of those required for the use of tbe family. ■ Dated the 6th day of May, 1887. JOHN ROWBOTHAM.- Hughes & George, Trustees in Leech's Estate - .■-. ..r : LICENSING DISTRICT. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A ' PUBLICA N'S LICENSE. I, HARRY KILLDUFF, of Onehuriga, Publican, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the nest licensing meeting to be holden at pnehunga, on the second day b£- June, ISB7, apply for a 'certificate authorising the renewal ul a publican's license for a house, twite at Princes Street, Onelmnga, aDd. known by the sign of the Exchange Hotel, containing fourteen roors f .exclusive of those required for the use of the family. ..--■-;' i ~-■■ - HARRY KILLD.DF.Fw, Dated the fifthday of May,.JS37. :' ~ iQNEHUNG A LICENSING pISTKEOT.. ! NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLI CAN'S LICENSE. I, STEPHEN SURM AN," of .Onchunga, hotel keeper, do hereby give.notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next'licensing meeting to be ho.dcnat the Courthouse, Onelranga, on the second day of June, .1887,.apply for a certifi cate authorising live renewal of a publican's license for a house, situate at uneen-street Onchunga, and known by the sign of the Manu kau Hotel, containing iwenty-one' rooms, ex clusive of those required for the use of thp family. ■ \ . Dated tlic fourth day ot May, 18S7. ' . ■ .. ; ..STEPHEN 3URMAN.' - "IVTOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AS TRANSFER OF LICENSE. I, RALPH THOMAS MICHAELS, of One lntnga, being the holder o; a Publican's License in respect or. the house and premises situate at Onehunga, and known by the sign of "The Manukau Hotel," do hereby give notice that'l desire to obtain, and will, at, the next Licensing ■ Meeting, to be holden at the Courthouse, One lningti, on the second day of June, 18S7, apply for a Transfer of the said license from jnyseir to Stephen Surman, my appointee. ; „ Dated the fourth day of May. 1887. RALPH T. MICHAELS. f\ N E T li-'B .EH ILL. The Annual Licensing Meeting of One Tree Hill Licensing Committee, for the Renewal and Transfers of Licenses, will beheld at noon oa •FRIDAY, the 3rd day of June, 1887, at Epsom Han, Epsom Road. HE?JRY CLAR^ : Clerk to the Cothinittee. . Tp'ubl'i'c. notification. , Crown Lands Office, - • • Auckland, Gth May, IKB7. The following Lands will be open for Selection on application at this Office, on and after TUESDAY, the 7th day of June, ; lßS7. D. A, TOLE, , -. Commissioner of Crown Lands. ---■: SCHEDULE. ' Hois3on County. ■; ...,; ~-•;■ Parish of Tatarariki: Lot 14, 143 a Ir, troset price, £53 10s ; Lot i 5, 85a 3r, £32 os; Lot i6,;287a 3r, £72. " '' '' Tutamohe North, S.D.: XVI. Block. Section 1, ICSa, JiCO9: Section 2, 36a, £111. ......... r ■ Parish of Omaru: M. portion Lot i, i9a, £12 ss. . ■ '• ■ Waitemata County. Parish of Wai wora : Lot 193, 2Sa 3r Bp, £7 ss; Lot 1<J5.48a lr 13p, £12 2s (id; Lot 269, 35a 2r ISp, £0; Lot 270, 60a 2r, £30 5s ; Lot 271, 55a lr, £27 12s 6d. Parish of Takapuna: Lot 252, 82a Or 27p. £412 a Gd ; Lot 259. 60a Or 25p, £25 is Gd; Lot 25Ga, 43a 2r 12p, £22; Lot 257, 101 alr -ip, £52 ss; Lot 258, 80a 2r Bp. £10 7s (id; Lot 259, 84a lr 23p, £42us; Lot 2C.0, 27a Or 13p, £13 12s 6d. Parish of Waikomiti: Lot 134, 4a Or 22p, £S 10s. . Parish of Okura: Lot 09, 56a 3r, £42 10s ; Lot CO, 57a 2r lip. £43 os. ■ , : . CoROJtANDEL COUNTY. Parish of 1 lahoi : Lot 24, 1SI& {x Jt&», «M.'.. -■ Parish of .Whcnuakite: Lot 10, 63a lr 32p, £31 15s. ' ■ . ■ ' ' ■ ■ '':.....'■■- Manukau Cottjjtv, j Parish of Opalicke (Maketu Settlement): Lot 117, Section 2. 10a. £30 ; Lot 153, Section-2. Jo»2r lisp, £31 liis; Kirikiri Settlement: Lots, Section I, 10a. £30. . ■ . . Parish of .Opnhcke: Lot 19Da, 156 a, £78 ; lot ISIUu; 100 a. 3r,-£SO 7s fld. ,' . . Waipa County. ■ ~>> Parish of Piilteto : Lot 100, 20a, £10 ; lot 100 a, 21a lr Up, £10 15s. , ~ <■<*. h'Sy'X* ■ r'-* Terms of Sale: Ond-fourth of pnroiiasc money to be paid at tho time of sale, and the balance within two months thereafter,-otnorwasa .iho part 'of th'c jmrclmsis imiimj- paid by way of de posit shtill be forleiicil. ami the contract fur the sale of Die land shall tlicitceforwm-d bo nuU and, void. Crown grunt, fop .to,bo. paid oa1 com pletion of purchase,