Mr Macready moved that the continuation J of Princes-strset be proceeded with as far as the Barrack wall forthwith. This was p^eed to.

A letter from the crickete^, furnishing re turns, was read and lai^ on the table A letter was rea^ from Mr o'Rorke inti mating the Unction of the Government to the proposed encroachment on Government grounds upon certain conditions. It was resolved that the suggestions con tained in Mr O'Rorke's letter be carried out.

Accounts, amounting to £108 12s 4d, were ordered to be paid.

It was agreed to offer the Symond-street allotments for lease.

Other minor matters were disposed of after which, the meeting adjourned.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE AUCKLAND.

MAILS WILL ULOSE A.S UNDER :— For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow, at 10.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, to-morrow, at 5 p.m. For Tairua, per Janet Gray, to-morrow, at 9 a.m. For Whitianga, per Waratah, to-morrow, at 9 a.m. For Russell, per Queen, to-morrow, at 9 a.m. For Whitianga, per Mary Ellen, to-morrow, at 5 p.m. For Taranaki and Wanganui, per Go-Ahead, on Friday, 11th inst., at 8 a.m. For the undermentioned places, per Wellington, on Saturday, 12th inst., as follows :—

For Taranaki and Southern provinces, at 6 a.m. For India, China, Mediterranean ports, and Con tinent of Europe, at C a.m.

-For Australian Colonies and United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton, at 6 a.m.

For United Kingdom, via Brindisi, and late letters for Sydney and Melbourne, at 7.30 a.m. For money orders and registered letters, at 5 p.m. on Thursday, 10th inst.

For newspapers, on Friday, 11th inst., at 10 p.m. N. B.—The mails which are usually made up on Fridays will close this week on Thursdays at 5 p.m. (Signed) S. B. Bxss.Chief Postmaster.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

The City of London Mine

Specimens from the Kuranui.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day.

Citt of London. —The reef in the deep level has been cut through. It is four feet thick of solid stone, full of minerals, and shows of gold. Another reef four feet thick has beeu inter sected in the Tararu tunnel. A crush ing at Russell's battery has yielded 23 ounces 5 dwtsjgold. Kueanui.—Thirty pounds of speci mens have been obtained worth an ounce to the pound. There are 150 pounds on hand. *

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

Cabinet Meeting.

The Outward English Mails

Libel Suit against Mr Ballance

The Great Taupo Meeting

Prospectors Gone to Tuhua

WELLINGTON

This day.

A General Government Gazette has been published, further proroguing Parliament to the 15th of May.

At a Cabinet meeting, yesterday, Mr Vogel definitely accepted the Premiership. The leadership in the Upper House has not been supplied. The Nebraska takes the outward English mail on Monday next. The Independent alleges that Mr Yon der Heyde has received a telegram in structing him to that effect. The* Government have arranged with McMeckan, Blackwood & Co. for the permanent carriage of the Suez mails.

The Alhambra to-day, and the Rangi toto on Monday, will take the mails connecting witH the outward Suez mail, which leaves Melbourne on March 23.

INVERCARGILL.

This day.

Mr Dillon Bell, Speaker of the House, addresses his constituents on Monday.

OAMARU.

This day. At the races to-day there were about 1,500 persons present. The Maiden Plate was won by Blackbird, Colour-Sergeant 2. Jockey Club Handicap. — Tam bourine, 1; Hatred, 2. Ladies' Pukse. — Malice, 1; Sir Tatton, 2.

WANGANUI.

This day.

Mr Ballance, editor of the Wanganui Herald, has been served with a writ in a libel suit, in which the damages aie assessed at £1,000, brought by Mr Watt Major.

DUNEDIN.

* "7""* This day. 'Ryan's case for,shooting a detective is closed, and the Court adjourned. A new Catholic weekly paper, to be called the Tablet, is to be issued. The Southern escort brought 3,384 ounces gold.

NAPIER.

This day.

The native meeting at Taupo estab lished tribal boundaries, which will be gazetted. Twenty-four chiefs were appointed to manage the leasing of land.

Prospectors have gone to Tuhua with the permission of the natives.

PORT CHALMERS.

This day. Arrived —Paterson, from the Bluff. Luna with the Minister of Public

Works.

HOKITIKA.

This day

The Rangitoto arrived at two o'clock to-day. She left Melbourne on the

3r .v of April, and brings 19 saloon and 30 steerage passengers ; and 300 tons of cargo from all ports.

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

Melbourne the1 Winner"of the Inter-

colonial Gig Race

Reception of Sir George Bowen

Fire at Newcastle

Shocking Murders

Commercial Intelligence.

MELBOURNE

April 3.

The Java cable is now in repair after a break, but no messages have yet been transmitted. The inter-colonial gig race resulted as follows: Melbourne 1; Ballarat Citjr 2. Sir George Bowen landed on the 31st of March. Two salutes of seven teen guns were fired from the ship Nelson. Several thousands of specta tors assembled to witness the landing. His Excellency was heartily cheered along the route to the Treasury. The Victorian Artillery corps formed a guard of honor under Captain Stubbs. Captain Kay read the commission, and the oaths of allegiance were taken before the acting-Chief Justice. An address from the Corporation of Mel bourne was read and replied to. Lady Bowen and daughter occupied the bal cony during the proceedings. The spectacle was a splendid one. The vice-regal party then drove to Toorak, escorted by the Light Horse. Mr Sumner has been elected to the Legislative Assembly for the central province. A woman named Smith has been brutally murdered by a Erenchman named Barbier, at Kangaroo Elat Sandhurst.

Mr Reedy, of G-eelong, has been drowned by the upsetting of a boat. TLe completion of the first locomo tive at Ballarat was celebrated with great rejoicing. The Little River Meat Company, since January, preserved 76,062 lbs. of meat.

In Melbourne the betting on the A.J.C. Ledger places Loup Garon as the favourite. Pive to one against Commodore, Patriot, and Blue Peter. Por the Gold Cup Dagworth is the favourite.

Between thirty and forty students have matriculated at the Melbourne University. The Naval Review, announced for Easter Monday, has been deferred in consequence of the prevalence of scarlet fever on the training ship Nelson.

Plour is quoted from £13 5s to £13 10s ; wheat, 5s 8d to 5s 9d; oats, 3s 7d to 3s 9d per bushel. A portion of a cargo of sugar, from Mauritius, was sold at auction. Yellow counters, £3G • fine soft, £38 to £39 medium white crystals, £40 ; Devoe's oil, Is 9d per gallon. The| Bangalore took 56,728 ounces gold ; £14,850 specie. Also, four race horses, including Quack.

SYDNEY.

April 23. The result of the inter-colonial gig race caused astonishment, and a large amount of money changed hands over the event. The steamer Vesta has been wrecked off Richmond River bar. A man named Taylor has been com mitted for trial on a charge of murder ing a man named Bennett. The Assembly has voted £50,000 for immigration purposes. A half-million four per cent, loan bill will be read a first time in the Assembly. Sugar is easier. Tin ore, 30s per ton advance. Breadstuffs are firmer.

NEWCASTLE.

April 2,

A fire occurred at Newcastle by which four shops were destroyed and four others injured. The property was

insured. , Sailed—Alice Cameron and Esther for Auckland.

ADELAIDE.

Apiil 1. Another Darwin G-oldmining Com pany bas been floated. The Captain of the Brocklesby and a seaman, supposed to have been lost in the scrub, were found on Bowman s station. n ~ A gold leader has been found at the Barossa diggings at a depth of forty 6A farm at Oawler yielded forty bushels of wheat per acre. Great excitement prevails regarding the Yam Creek gold mines • Mr Roberts, actor, has diedfrom in flammation of the lungs. The English and Scottish ±JanK has arranged to open a branch at Port Darwin. , M Two men named Hane and Mane yard have been drowned. ' Port Wakefield wheat sold at os ; country flour £11 10s. Three thousand cases of kerosine have been sold at 2s o£d to 2s Of d.

f ffiS IVEKTTO WtAlt, WEDNESDAY. APRIL 9, 1873.



1 f\S RE"WARD.—Lost, a jet black I\J New Foundland Dog, from Parnell, six days aeo Was last seen at Newmarket. Name on Collar, "Royal/and initials T.M.D.- Any person same to this office, or to Colonel McDonnell, Povnell will receive 10s reward, and any person found after this date detaining the Pogwil! be prosecuted,



1 Special Advertisements. ON THURSDAY and SATURDAY next will be Exhibited in the QUEEN-STREET WINDOW of the NATIONAL MART, LADIES' COSTUMES, varying in price from 45s to £30 each. CHOICE MILLINERY, CHOICE FURS. These Goods, made expressly to the order of S. and , J. E. VAILE, are by far the MOST NOVEL AND COSTLY ever Shown in Auckland. S. & J. R. VAILE, NATIONAL MART, Corner of Queen arid Wyndham streets. i g H S C^H 0 O L, SYMONDS STREET. THE Second Quarter will commence on WEDNESDAY, 16th instant. J. M. FRASER, Head Master. LOST, portion of a Gold Ear-ring, between the Prince Arthur Hotel and the Post office.—Five shillings reward will be given on return ng same to the above Hotel. ST. MARY'S CHURCH, PARNELL. TENDERS will be received by the undersigned until SATURDAY NEXT, the 12th inst., at 12 o'clock noon, from persons willing to Contract for makisg and fixing the necessary Fittings for the Lighting of the above Church with Has. Each Tender to contain a Plan and Specification of the method of lighting. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Information to be received from the undersigned. April 9, 1873. OTAGO GOLD MINING COMPANY Registered). THE Half-yearly General Meeting of the Shareholders in this Company will be held in the Large Boom of the New Zealand In surance Building, on TUESDAY, the 28th inst, at 2 p.m. Business :To receive Directors' Report and Balance-sheet. J. S. Melt ELL AR, Legal Manager. April 9, 1873. AUCKLAND TROOP ROYAL CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS. THE Eiring for tbe Belt presented to the Troop by the Honorary' Members will take place at the Mount Eden Range, TO-MOIiROW AFTERNOON', at three o'clock. Honorary members are invited to attend. ALFRED E. ISAACS, Lieut. Commanding. >& GRAND BLACK CHAPTER OF IRE LAND, PRECEPTORY No. 149. AN Emergency Meeting will beheld in our Preceptorv Rooms on THURSDAY EVKNTN-fi. April 10, at. ei»ht o'clock. Visiting Knights are invited to attend. JOSEPH McCAOHEY. ( j ; ' R.W.S.R.C. WATERLOO QUADRANT. MRS. NORMAN'S School will Re open after the Easter recess on TUESDAY, ISth instant. Wanted. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to L. W. Eaton. Lower Queen street, or to Mrs Albert Eaton, Kyber Pass road. WANTF-D, a Lad 12 to ,15 years of age. —"Williams & Co., Upper Queen street. WANTED, a Nurse Girl.-^Apply to Mrs Laishley, Eden Terrace, New North Road. WA NT E D,' a General Female Servant (Scotch) for Coromandel. Wages, week—Apply at,the office of this paper. \ , WANTED, a steady Young Man who has been accustomed to a store ; re ference required.—D. Bloom, Queen street. '. WANTED, a good Machinist for ,^Thomas' Machine.—Apply H. L. Poss'eniskie, opposite new Market. WANTED, a Situation as Plain Cook.—Apply by letter to A.C., office of this paper. ;,, ■• . -i■• ''■ :••<• , ' • ..' „' WANTED,,' two gboVf Tailoresses.-r ---,Apply, to Mr Simpson, Tailor, almost opposite Evening Star, offlce. A •-•"•' , , WANTED, a respectable Servant; must be: efficient, i References required — Apply Mr Nicholson,;> Black Bull Hotel, Albert street WANTED, a Cook- and also, a General Servant. —Apply Aurora, Hotel ' Victoria-street; - ■ " WANTED, a pair of Draughi Horses, sound and kind • six to eia-lit year* old ; bays preferred.- Robert Bradley, at Dr Mac donald's Cottage, yincent street. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supplj of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coals ; also, bes Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards': Between Fort ant Custom-house street (next Isaacs' Bonded Store).- W. & G. Winstone. . WANTED, a General Servant foi Waikato ; one who understands cooking.- Apply at the Army and Navy Hotel. ~ , ~ , ~■;:_> WANTED to Sell, Cheap, Iror Ploughs, 6, 7, and 8 feet sheets ; Galvanize( Corrugated Iron, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c.,at Alfrec Smart's, next Blue Post, Victoria-street. ■* -v. WANTED,^ i immediately,'- a Book binder to proceed to Napier., Good wage and constant/employment to a steady, young irian.- Apply at the Star office. , ( - t - - T WANTED KNOWN- Price^ Reduced. Singer's New.Fam'il; Noiseless Lock-stitch Sewing' Machines.—M. A Aldbjch, Agent, Shortland street, Auckland. T, meet the requirements of customers who find a diffi culty in paying the full amount at once Mrs Aldrici has adopted a method of time payment to suit then TTTANTED KNOWN, that the un '• V T dersigned has always on Hand and for Sale, large Stock .-if First- and Second-class Timber"im lot to suit buyfers, or for shipment either at the Yarc Custom-house street, or Government Wharf, One i hUnga' JAMES W. WALLER, Timber Merchant



pRINCE OP WALES THEATRE. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, APRIL 9, 1873. GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT, Tendered by the Garrick Club to Mr S. Solon (many years Mecahnist at the Prince of Wales Theatre), who has lust recovered from a severe illness. TWO-ACT DRAMA OF " BEN BOLT."— Singing and Dancing. Concluding with " A CASE OF PICKLES." Pianist and Conductor .. .. Mr Cullimore. Doors open at half-past seven ; performance at eight. Dress Circle, 3s; Stalls, 2sn Pit, Is. TO LET, a House, Shop, and Bake house, opposite St. Matthew's Church, Hobson street.—Apply to -,«„>»-^h w ROBT. FORGIE, Vincent street, ONE POUND REWARD. LOST, between Lower Hobson street and Seafield View, a Small Leather Bag, containing three sovereigns, some silver, and a silver Hunting Watch, between the hours of 10 and 12 o'clock on Monday morning, 7th inst. —Any one bringing the same to the office of this paper will receive the above reward. COMPORT ABLE Residence and Board for one or two Gentlemen.—Reference at this office. FOR SALE, a first-class Property in Hobson street. Will be sold Cheap.— Applyt° J. M. LENNOX. Land Agent. TO DRAPERS. TJIRED. LOVEROCK AND CO., CITY HALL, INVITE TENDERS FOR THEIR STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. it will bk OPEN FOR INSPECTION ON TUESDAY MORNING NEXT, tub Bth . Inst., to THURSDAY, the 10th Inst., at Noon, Until which time Tenders will be received. BILLIARDS. OHARWOOD begs to inform lovers • of the game that the Billiard-room, Victoria Hotel, Victoria-street, is NOW OPEN. Gentlemen will And a beautiful table, by " Alcock," the best in the colony. A POUR-ROOMED COTTAGE -LA to Let, furnished ;or Apartments for a Lady and Gentleman.—Apply to X.W., Star office. TO LET, a six-roomed JHouse with five acres of Land, at Remuera.—H. Parting ton, House and Land Agent, two doors from Bank of New Zealand BAND OP HOPE PROCESSION to the Domain on GOOD FRIDAY. Members of the Auckland Total Abstinence Society are re quested to take part. Place of Meeting: Foot of Wakefield street. Time: Ten o'clock a.m. J. W. CARR, , Hon. Secretary. T ADIES' COLLEGIATE JU SCHOOL, WELLESLEY STREET. Principal: Mrs Rushbrook. The Second Term of 1873 will commence on TUES DAY, April 15. Terms on application. LOST, this day, a Gold Locket, con taining a portrait.— Th<S finder will receive 10s reward by leaving same at the office of this paper. CROWN PRINCE GOLD MINING COMPANY (Registered). THE Directors of the above-named Company have this day made a Call (the 11th) of Sixpence per Share, payable at the Company s Office Vaile's Buildings, Auckland, on or before WEDNESDAY, oth day of April, 1873. By order of the Directors. ; * JAMES W. PREECE. Legal Manager. : March 31, 1873. "^rk*. QTEAM TO HONO i FORWARDING PASSENGERS TO SAN FRANCISCO. i PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. The Magnificent Steamship Nebraska, 2 1!43 tons, Capt. I. 'Harding, will be despatched from Auckland for Honolulu, on SATURDAY,' 19th ' April, at 2 p.m. (connecting at Honolulu witli one of the Company's powetful fleet). This being the only Steamer to America for some time passengers should avail themselves of the opportunity. For freight or passage apply to I i HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents P.M.S.S. Co. • ,/Ki'Y^NLY VESSEL POR ;" ; o^§K •W' . ENGLAND. ' J2^^^^^ FOR PASSENGERS ONLY. ■ ■ . The Al Clipper Barque : Moss Glen, 800 tons. Captain A. Nicholls, will leave for Queens town or Falmouth early next week. '< Has superior accommodation for all classes Of i P^^ers.-Ap H Pb i to EfisoN & MACFARLANE , EOR SALE (a Bargain), Shop Front, comprising two Glass Doors, two Fan - lights, and two large Sashes.—Apply J. Bevege, Coach-painter, Cook street. TENDERS are invited for the ! Speaker's Chair and Members Seats required in r> the New House of Representatives at Wellington. General Conditions, Specifications, and Drawings " may Ibe seen at the offices of .the Colonial Architect, Wellington ; at the offices of Public Works, Christ church, Dunedin, and the offices of the Genera,! i Government Agent at Auckland. ' . " . , Teiders will be received, by the undersigned up tc J noon Ton THURSDAY, the tenth of April 1 Tenders from Auckland may be sent by Telegraph, the deposit being paid to the Agent of the Govern ment. , ' • ' • ■ , . The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, s . Colonial Architect. April 1,1873. £ PUBLIC NOTIFICATION. a —' Superintendent's Office, ... ; Auckland, 7th April, 1873. a TT is hereby notified that the Offices ■g A■• of the Provincial Government will be CLOSEI [ during the period commencing on FRIDAY, the lit) >'. inst., and ending on TUESDAY following, 15th inst (both days inclusive), for the Easter Holidays. 1 THOMAS B. GILLIES, * Superintendent.



Drapery. j t NOW SHEWING. NEW AUTUMN GOODS! XT ATKINS^ Invites attention to his Stock of A'iA.A ■ I NEW AUTUMN GOODS, Consisting of NEW DRESS MATERIALS NEW FRENCH MERINOES NEW FRENCH SERGES NEW FRENCH CREPE CLOTHS NEW FRENCH SATTEEN CLOTHS NEW WINSEYS NEW CLOTH JACKETS NEW SILK VELVET JACKETS NEW ; WATERPROOF TW;EED MANTLES NEW PAISLEY SHAWLS NEW SKIRTINGS, ETC., ETC., ETC. H. ATKINS Also invites attention to his Large Stock of MANCHESTER GOODS, Consisting of SHEETINGS,.BLANKETS, QUILTS, CALICOES, FLANNELS, LONG CURTAINS, TABLE LINENS, TICKS, HOLLANDS, Etc., Etc., Etc SPECIAL LINES: FINLAY'S TWILLED AND PLAIN SHEETINGS (all widths), EXTRA LARGE TOILET QUILTS, 19s. 6d, Worth 26s (Splendid Quality), 9-4 BLANKETS, 16a Cd Pee Pair, Worth 21s, 150 PAIRS.OF LARGE SIZE EXTRA SUPER ! BLANKETS, at 30s and 32s Per Pair, Cannot he bought at the present time for 20 per cent advance on these prices. WHITE FLANNEL AT L.AST YEAR'S PRICES. CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS, , At ls^d per,yard, worth 2s 6d. '-' : ■ ! NOTE! The Stock of Blankets and White Flannels wer, ! purchased at a discount several months ago, SO there is no advance on these Goods, notwithstanding the great advance in the Home prices. i THE LARGEST STJO'CK, And fit the, , , ... ... • LOWEST PRICES, Of the very best makes ia • < > LANCASHIRE, ABERDEEN, :' ! LEWDSONS, DOUBLE WARPS, WET WOVE, FINLAY'S, AND HORROCK'S CALICOES. A BALE OF DOUBLE.WIDTH GREY CALICO, For Papering purposes, Just Opened, 68 inches ; wide, lid per yard by the piece, Nett Cash. NEW GOODS OPENED IN THE ! | CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. i 1 •'•' i A Large Stock of Boys* and Youths' Tweed Suits. Men's Galatea, Paget and Sac Coats, Trousers and ' )• Vests, Trousers, &c, &c. A Heavy Stock of Tweeds in Scotch, Nelson, Geelong West of England, &c, Also, Tweeds at Low Prices, for Boys' wear. | a\A)\AaAA X'A'AUTdAVTSJ I j H. ATKINS, LATE HAY AND HONEYMAN.' 3; - li



Drapery- T COSGRAVE AND CO. Have now open CHE LARGEST AND BEST-ASSORTED STOCK OF WINTER GOODS To be found in New Zealand, comprising Rich, Plain, Colored, Fancy, and Black SILKS, Irish Poplins and Japanese Silks, Black and Colored Velvets and Velveteens, ENGLISH & FRENCH DRESS GOODS, Consisting of 3atindechines, Barathoas, Brilliantlnes, Crepe de Paris, French Merinos, in all the New Shades, Serges of all Descriptions, Scotch Wool Plaids and Waterproofs, EngUsh and Scotch Winceys. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FURS, In Russian and Hudson's Bay Sable, Ermine, Mink, Alaska Seal, Blaok Martin, Grebe, Squirrel, As trakhan and Chinchilla. An Immense Variety of Mantles, Jackets, and Polo naise, in Velvet Cloth and Velveteen, Waterproof Costumes, Long and Square Wool Shawls. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Is replete with all the Novelties of the Season in Paris-made Bonnets and Hats, Feathers and Flowers, Laces and Ribbons. I The above forms the Finest Collection of Rid Goods, and contains all the latest novelties introduced in the European Markets this Season, and selected with great care by our London buyer. m PRICES EXTREMELY LOW. CANADABUILDINGS, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. OOMPORTABLE Board and Resi dence in a pleasantly situated part of Parnell, For address apply to " 8.,' Star office. PITT-STREET WESLEYAN METHODIST SUNDAY-SCHOOL. THE SOIREE In connection with the Anniversary Service of the above School wiU take place on GOOD FRIDAY, lltb April inst., in the Pitt-street School-room. It is anticipated that the Rev. J. Crump, from the South; and the Revs. J. Williams, C. W. Rigg, P. Carr, W. C. Oliver, and J. J. Lewis, will all be present and take part in the meeting. ' During the evening several pieces of music will be rendered by the Choir. Tickets, ls Od each. WAIKATO RAILWAY CARRIAGES AND WAGGONS. TENDERS are requested for tht Building of certain Carriages and -Waggons. Drawing and Specification will be seen, and all other information obtained at this cflice. where Tenders will be received until noon on TUESDAY, 15th April CUrreLt' JAMES STEWART, Resident Engineer. Public Works Office, Auckland, April 1, 1873 THE "EVENING STAR" STEAM PRINTING OPPICE, WYNDHAM STREET, AUCKLAND. rpHE PROPRIETORS, in addition to their LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF PRINTING MATERIAL (modern and ancient), have just received a font of MUSIC TYPE, and are prepared to undertake any class of MUSIC PRINTING. CARDS, CIRCULARS, BILLHEADS, PROGRAMMES, Etc., Executed with the greatest taste. BOOK PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIP TION UNDERTAKEN. I 7 ' Placards on the Shortest Notice j yA- ■ ... ■ """"""""""""— ADVERTISING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE CITY AND SUBURBS. PRINTING IN COLOR REED AND BRETT, . PROPRIETORS.



APPOINTMENT OF MARKET j INSPECTOR. SALALY AT THE RATE OF £200 PER ANNUM. 1 City Council Offices, " .A^ !} Auckland, April 2, 1873. j APPLICATIONS from persons | qualified for the above appointment.will be | received by the City Council until N oon on MONDAX, || the 14th instant. . 1 Information as to duties can be obtained from me. ■ F. BKO-IJIK., it Town Clerk. imMATIOr^OFJCO^EG - STBEET\ Jj BOWEN-STPvEET AND A PORTION If OF VICTORIA QUADRANT. : TENDERS for the above-mentioned j Works will be received by until noon of WEDNESDAY the 16th xra Wans , and Specification can be seen at this office, and Tender Forms obtained. E H STEVENSON, } | " Secretary. ! Improvement Commissioners' Office, Auckland, April 4,1878. TO LET, the Provincial Academy, Hobson-street.-Apply on the premises. ] Auctions. j TO-MORROW. .-A> ONE HUNDREP~BAGS RICE. ON ACCOUNT "OF~WEOM IT MAY CONCERN. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell To-morrow, at eleven o'clock, ONE HUNDRED BAGS RICE, On account of whom it may concern. TO-MORROW, APRIL 10, Noon. In consequence of Friday being Good Friday, R. ARTHUR Will hold a Sale of Produce, &c, at his Mart, Queen street, To-morrow, at 12 o clock noon, POULTRY — Powls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, &c. Thitter PRODUCE-Potatoes, Onions, Cheese, Bacon, butter, Flour, Oatmeal _ GROCERIES- Assorted, Jams, Tobacco, &c. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURJS and Effects, Hand Sewing Machine, i&c. TO-MORROW, APRIL 10. CIRCULAR BILLIARD TABLE. THE Subscribers will sell at the Rooms, Fort street, To-morrow (Thursday), 10th inst., at 11 o'clock, A CIRCULAR BILLIARD TABLE. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, APRIL 10. ... H. M. CUSTOMS BOAT. THE Subscribers have been in structed by H. S. McKellar, Esq., to reUat Mr Bigelow's Yard, Custom-house street, on abov« date, at 11 o'clock, The Five-oared Boat, with Sails, Oars, and Gear, lately used by H.M. Customs. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers ~ THURSDAY, APRIL 10. HOLLO WARE, "^OOLS, TINWARE, AND WHITE LEAD. E. & H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction, at their Store on Thursday, the 10th inst., at eleven , o'clock, i ;. THE FOLLOWING GOODS, to Close various Consign ments, in good order—Eight Cases, containing - I Smoothing, Jack, and Trying Pl^es, - Bra<i awls and Gimlets (well assorted), Tin and , Japan' Candlesticks, Tea Trays and best* Britannia Metal Tea Pots, Electro Cruet Stands, Assorted Window Cord, &c, &c. Alsoi' on account of whom it may conoern, A Large Parcel of Holloware (well assorted), 70 tins Walker's No. 1 White Lead. THURSDAY, APRIL 10. TWO HOUSES, PITT STREET. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Thursday, 10th inst., at 12 o'clock, Two Semi-detached Two-storeyed Houses, contain ing seven rooms each: thoroughly well built, n lined, papered, and ceiled throughout, situated in Pitt street (two doors from the Karangahape road) and erected on lot 49 of Laurie's sub division, 36 feet frontage by 113 feet deep. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, T . • Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16. BY ORDER OF THE EXECUTOR OF THE LATE JOHN CAMPBELL, ESQ. PROPERTIES CAMPBELLVILLE AND ALMA PLACE. Tfa THOUT RESERVE. THE Subscribers have been favoured with instructions from the Executor of the Estate of the late John CampbeU, to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, en Wednesday, 16th inst., ,• twelve o'clock, That Valuable Villa Residence Site, situated at Campbellville, adjoining the residence of Mr T. Rees, containing 2 acres and 34 perches, ?»nced-in. and having a large frontage to Shelly ■ ii'-ach, being about the only place on that side oi .he harbour suitable for landing cattle and live ..tock. Also, A number of Allotments in Alma Place, purchased at the original sale in 1864, and forfeited for non-pay ment of purchase money. . . SAMUEL COCHRANE SON, ,'.', Auctioneers. THURSDAY, APRIL 10. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF r THE SUPREME COURT, ON BEHAL? OF THE MORTGAGEE. IMPROVED FARM ON THE CABBAGE " TREE SWAMP ROAD. THE Subscribers have received in structions from L. O'Brien, Esq., Registrar bf the Supreme Court, on behalf of the Mortgagee, to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday, April 10, at 12 ©'clock. Suburban Allotment No. 152, District of Manu kau, Parish of Waitemata, and western part • of Suburban Allotment 13, Section 10, Parish1 of Waitemata, containing 25 acres 1 rood 17 perches, fenced and partly laid out as a kitchen garden and orchard, and having erected thereon Cottage, Stable, Outhouses, as lately occupied by Mr Thomas Haywood, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.