to deceive, and the whole negotiations were a treacherous plot. The Ashantees offered a greater resistance than was believed pos -81 Earl Carnarvon received a letter from Golds worthy, of the Bth February, announcing that the King of the Ashantees was taken orisoner, and Wolesley returned to Doubar. A despatch was received from Wolseley 19th February, announcing capture and burning of Coomassie and the flight of the The troops were withdrawn to the ad jacent hills awaiting the issue of peace ne gotiations. The Ashantees did nob attempt to inter fere with the troops on their return inarch. The steamer Atrato returned to Plymouth yesterday with her machinery disabled. , _ March 7. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh landed at Gravesend to-day and met with a hearty reception. ._ > Uneasiness is felt owing to the absence of later news from Wolseley. > March 7. A deputation from the Aboriginal Protec tion Society interviewed the Secretary of i State for the Colonies and presented a memo rial respecting the Polynesian slave trade. Carnarvon assured the deputation of the sympathy of the Government, and stated that they were only awatihg the report of the Commission of Enquiry at Fiji. The opening competition wa s well main tained in the wool market. Faulty descrip tions were lower. Wheat firmer. Home delivery small Poreignarrivals inconsiderable. New Zealand flax sliehtly advanced. PARES, March 7 The sale of Count Chambord's portrait' is forbidden in France.

LONDON.

~ ~ . ■ Masch9. ~f? a n ™™gf members of the late Cabinet Gladstone declined to undertake the leadership of the Liberal party in the Com mons.

Heavy rains and tornadoes render the homeward vnarch of General Wolselv's army difficult. J

„, „. March 10. J-ie Torres Straits and San Francisco mails have } jeen delivered.

TJjere has been a heavy fall in the price of c° rjl in the manufacturing districts, and a deduction of wages has commenced. Wolseley in a despatch states that the Ashantee King sent 1000 ounces of gold as the first ; instalment of the indemnity. All the white troops are on their way back to the coast. Late (?) detach ment embarked in the end of the month for home.

Three brass bells cast from conquered guns have been presented by the German Emperor to Chriatchurch, New Zealand.

Messrs Henderson and Co. have com menced their new line.

The Atrato was placed on the berth by Shaw, Saville and Co. She takes emigrants to Dunedin.

H.M. s.s. Basalisk has been ordered home.

Captain Stephenson, of the steamer Cyrene, was drowned during a gale in the Channel two days after leaving London He had a newly married wife on board. Free passages and expenses are offered by the New Zealand Government to Mr Arch provided he visits the colony and reports on its emigration capabilities. Tho exports to.New Zealand were £319,000 forthemonth. . ■- ..

Colonel McKeill has been appointed aide de-emmpto the Duke of Cambride. Lutlley Field, the eminent American jurist, by the mail at South-Australia. Alter visiting the Australian colonies he pro ceeds home via the Californian route. J'saaLxiie is to be tried for bigamy at the £en era! sessions. He is in custody. There vf riotous conduct on the part of the mob ff Hen Hawkins left the Court.

Another marriage in the Royal Family ia talked of. The cousin of the Prince of Hesse aspires to the hands of Princess Beatrice. A deliberate assault was made on the iJake of: Cambridge in Pall Mall by Captain Maunsell, who had a grievance. He has been committed for trial. The remains of the late Emperor Napoleon nave been removed from their temporary resting-place to the new Mortuary Chapel at thiselhurst. ■ The Ciril Service pension (twelve —?) has been granted to M. F. Tupper. The British.Consul at New York has sent Home twelve survivors from the Virginias. ihe strike in the Wallingham lace trade aas terminated in a compromise. A number of large fires have occurred in volving considerable destruction of property. tf a c??lision on the Tyne, arising from «onie 3 B steering, twenty men lost their

Mr Amphlett has been appointed to the Ma Jud§eskiP of the Exchequer Court. jaataneSoddawlhas been successful in n?* She ia returning to the Colonies. Obituary :—Herman Merrivale, General Sir and was Lamarchant. »» 1 18 a MusselmaH riot in Bombay in several parts, and many houses were sacked. Wietaas smce been restored. ,->'S '

BERLIN.

vr ' March 5. ft« 6u bills, applicable to jjewhole of Germany, have been submitted w the Federal Council

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

MELBOURNE.

Mr T?™« • t. • March 12. i l™™^ issued an address to the before rl £Illclllllond- Oal * one issue "P^d reform w^t^-thrt of constitutional jZj.™ Proposes when the measure has of Z fl mW ° cousecutive Quinary sessions £ SS? y> and *rejected bythe Council SSS BMe °f COnflict of opinions, the SC a maI prorogue ' and the members of Cures USS and pass BUch reJected ibS 8 tfCy^ orally regarded as favour bi about ° a ]ectl fl °- n! taken are Ukely *K2L T^\ 0t the two branches all useful necessary legislation P& oUbtful whether »^SI be Tfie oL th- e Countr^ Sections. h^ S faMy commenced. eeb Secrefcaryaddr es B eshis constituents intie pap e ? that £12'00<> had been sunk do|Stlu eS° a^ Vißited the N^n in Sobarton ngS h p^? Q ™>n the match at "^oed theu■ &SS* L Y lo^*8- They cor nele 'eu to-day; eh "BMnrt the Victorian cf AveneU NeS^ A?B^n Cup, and Maid ( Handicap! J^nr ß t oarß J^ d 8 department.,:: J#jtert««ra c.°»lß has. arrived from ** %, r w ■■.!■ ProftQuiiced a good

New Zealand Fours L 92 6s El txr Zealand, LIJ 18s , buyers Tat LuS* NeW A criminal information for librf t,« o v S^ gainsfc the i*^ tASs forman mail on Saturday &• oTtltpt were eat en. Gold prospects good A new track to the gold country discovered to w! Sf Start s A on, au«xPe<iition from Adelaide to Western Australia this month to meet Forrest coming from Champtonßay Warburton states that without camels hi« expedition would have failed, as the ctme " went ten days without water The members of the new Italian troupe MoX. Per '^ "^ °PenS S Melbourne commercial: wheat, 6s 6d • flfr £14 10s; oats advancing 5s 2d feeding, 5s 6Jd ; milling and seed lar«e sales ; geneva, 14s ; Hennessey's case 28s 3d &V^ fai^ dem, an\' *ew^tnarice kerosine « Co^derable business in

Newcastle Shipping :-Arrived Bth, Bella to^A t? A l UCkl^ d 1 ; Sailed 7th ' Woodbine fe ■ii nd; r 7 A l delaide ' sailed Bth j May -King for New Zealand. *

THE RIFLE CONTEST.

[From our Special Correspondent.']

[By Electric Telegraph.]

NAPIER.

INFANTRY-THIRD MATCH^' 1 forwarded yesterday the names of the winners in this match. I now send you full particulars of each man's work. You will see that Auckland is again well to the front Hamlin having carried off the fifth prize' and Cameron, Partington and Payne scoring thirty-one points, only five below the highest, which was made by Richardson of Otago. Alderton and Haslett also made <?ood scores, but they stand no chance now of winning the belt. Hoskins is improvinp rapidly, and I fancy will yet stand a good chance of winning the belt, although at the present time he is twelve points behind. Hamlin is shooting very steady and is almost certain of one of the medals, if_ not the belt. Cameron holds a good position, but is expected to fall off at long ranges. Greer, of Napier, is one of the best shots on the ground, and the Napier people feel positive will win the belt.

The fifth match for infantfy will decide the championship. It will not be fired until to-morrow.

THIS DAY.

This match was completed last evening. The ranges were 300, 400, and 500 yards, 7 shots at each range. Prizes: Ist., £8 ; 2nd., £6 ; 3rd., £4. The following gives the result of the firing :— CAVALRY—FOURTH MATCH.

CAVALRY CHAMPION BELT WON BY AUCKLAND.

The fourth match of the Cavalry was completed yesterday, and Barribal, of Waiuku, has been declared the winner of the Champion Belt for 74. He also gets a gold and silver medal, and £20 in cash. Reid, of Rangitikei, gets the second prize, £10. Bar ribald scored 130, Reid 126, and Rodgers, 126. Reid made the highest score in the last match. INFANTRY. :.. ■ TOT7BTH MATCH. This match commenced this morning and will be finished about two o'clock, when I will forward you the result, The range is

300 yards, 10 shots, and the prizes as fol lows :—lst prize, £10 ; 2nd prize, £6 • 3rd prize, £4 ; 4th prize, £3 ; sth prize, £2. When six rounds were fired the men were doing splendid, especially Boardman, Ham lin, Partington, and. Cameron. Humphries is falling off, and Hoskins is pulling up rapidly. So far he has made the top score to-day, but others are close up to him.

2 p.m. The match is not yet finished. Eight rounds have been fired with the following result for the first six men :—

Hoskins, Thames ... ... ... ... 25 Tartington, Auckland 25 Hamlin, Waiulcu 24 Prowse, Wellinton 24 Greer, Napier ... ... ... ... 24 Boardman, Auckland ... ... ... 23 The first three are almost certain to carry off prizes in this match.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

GRAHAMSTOWN,

This day. City of London have been crushing for twelve and a half days, and have 372 ounces melted from 368 tons.

Golden Calf getting some nice gold to-day in the winze. The lode is increased to four feet.

Central Italy commenced sloping on the new lode, which is an average size of nearly two feet. They obtained some fine speci mens to-day. Ruby crushing is shaping for a good pay able return.

GOVERNOR GOES OVER-LAND TO TAURANGA.

TAURANGA

This day. The Murray left at 10 for Auckland. Passengers—Mr Firth Wrigley and Mr Ver coe.

The Governor's private secretary telegraphs to the Times that His Excellency will arrive in Tauranga on the 26th. Great preparations for his reception are being; made. Hannon drives the Governor in a special carriage from Taupo. S

Over 2000 natives are expected to assemble at Ohinemutu on the 12th proximo. A telegram in another part of to-day's issue says that all the tribes in the North Island will be represented.

(From our own Correspondent.)

ROTORUA,

This day, Government telegrams appointthe twelvth of April for a monster native meeting at Ohinemutu. All the tribes in the North Island will be represented, and two thou sand natives are expected to be present.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day :— Bank of New Zealand, £17 2s 6d : buyers. £17 2s 6d; sellers, £17 ss. National Bank, 64s 6d ; buyers, 64s ; sel lers, £65. South British Insurance—Buyers, 445; sellers, 455. National Insurance—Buyers 295. Sons of Freedom—£s, . Windsor Castle—ls. Ruby, 3s 9d—Sellers, 3s 9d. Alburnia, 5s Gd. Bright Smile—Buyers, 58s. Caledonian, £9 2s 6d ; buyers, £9 2s 6d. City of London—Sellers, 20s. Pride of Tokatea—Buyers, Is 3d, Queen of May—Buyers, 7s 6d. Union Beach—23s 255; buyers, 24s 6d. Coliban—4s.

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The following are the remainder of the scores in this match :— J^" 1 3334433432-32 Wilson, Otago 4433333324—32 A. L. Bayley, Taranaki ... 3243433334—32 May, Auckland 2433434333 32 McConnell 2343344333—33 Bassett, Greytown 3334423423—31 Hoskins, Thames 3343433233 31 Fox, Canterbury 2333343244—31 Cameron, Auckland... ... 3432333334 31 Partington, Auckland ... 3432333424—31 Clark, Thames 2433343333—31 Guy, Napier 3333334333—31 Chase 4323433333—31 £r°J!J se"-. > 3233243434—31 McCreadie 3422333344—31 Payne, Auckland 3433243333—31 Scott 3243333340—31 Humphries, Taranaki ... 2243343433 31 Bara 3334234330—31 J. Thomas 2333443333—31 Jones 4232333433—30 Crawford, Waiuku 3333433332 30 Lieut. McCartney, Otago... 42333333^4—30 Burn ... 3324423333-30 Armstrong, Thames 3433343232—30 Coleman, Waikato ... ... 3432233433—30 Alderton, Auckland 3324333432—30 Williams, Waiuku ... ... 3233334330—30 Davies, Westland 2344233333—30 Eliott, Taranaki ... ... 2333233433—29 Hazard, Thames 2434343222—29 Gavin, Thames 3233433332—29 Creagh, Otago 2323334243—29 Haslett, Auckland .3334224233—29 D. Buchanan, Otago ... 3332233334—29 Speedy, Wellington. 3332333333—29 Keys, Taupo 3234333332-29 J. Buchanan, Otago 3332234333—29 McKenzie 2333323334—29 Elder, A.C 2324333333-29 Grundy, Thames 3223243343—29 Eobinson, Otago 343333i>232—28 Campbell, A.C 3233333332—28 Blatch, Otago ... 3332243422—28 Purnell, Rangatikei 2233333333—28 Coporal Jones 4233322333—28 A. Thomas, Thames 3323232243—27 McCaw, Tauranga 2233233324—27 Kebblewhite ... 323330433^—27 Galpin .. 3322432332—27 Moore, Waikato 2323423332—27 Bowden, Auckland 3232324223—25 Brown, Thames 3322223234—26 Fenton, Thames 2223333323—26 Parker, Napier... 4232333330—26 Somerville 2332222432—25 Smith ... ... 3233323222—25 Blythe, Taupo 2342233222—25 Armstrong, Wanganui ... 2344222222-25 Beale 2232223233—24



Name Bead .. Barriball Hunsley Douglas Rogers.. McCartney Howie .. Hedge .. Blake .. Mills .. Roberts Henderson Marshall Judge .. McKenzie Danvers Savage.. Frazer.. Walker Campbell

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BANJOS. —Two very superior for sale, cheap, at Cuckaey's Music SalooD, Wake field-street. T> BMUJBBA.—JPor Sale, six years. •i-*' lease of a twelve-roomed House with Orchard and nearly four acres land, with splendid view Rent, £30 per aunum.—Apply Star office. T^OE, SALE, a good small Har- JL monium in Mahogany case. Price, £7. —Apnlv to Mr W. Adams, Tobacconist, Queen-street. A UCKLAND SlreW -£■*- SCHOOL. The Annual distribution of Prizes, «re., of the above School will take p'aco on THURSDAY EVEN ING next, at 6.30 p.m., at the Oddfellow's Hall Cook-street. ' His Worship the Mayor in the chair. Parents and friends are invited to attend. A| H. NATHAN, Pofl. Sco,



WANTED to SELL cheap, a New Three-springed Well-finished Cart.—Apply onTiiday next at Messrs Hunter and Nolan's. WANTED, a Girl about I§, to mind a baby ; also, an experienced General Servant. Apply for address at Star office. WANTED KNOWN, that J. WATT is prepared to supply Wood and Coal. Ti-trec Wood, cut and uncut. Newcastle Coal, delivered to any part within one mile from Yard. Posts, Bails, and Palings always on band. Fencing and Carting done at low rates.—Stanley street Mechanics' Bay. WAKTED, ail Apprentice to the Coach Painting.—Apply to Cousins and Atkins, Victoria Steam Carriage and AVheel Factory. W "ANTED,'"aPirat Hand Milliner. —J. M. McLachlivn. W "ANTED, a strong Youth as Light Porter. One accustomed to horses preferred.—Apply to F.jJ-lowin and Co., Grocers, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that I have about 400 lbs of Prime Californian Salmon (ex Taifcar), only 6dlb, 1211) for sa; 2000 White Herrings, only Id each, or 13 for Is ; only a case or two of New Zealand left, 81b for a Is— to please Lavender ; Onions, 81b for Is.—H. WATTS, Geneivl. Dealer, Pitt-street, and no more of Lavender; the best Indigo Blue lOd Ib. WANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanised Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply o Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also, best Cuf and Uncut Wood. Yards: Between Fort and Custom t house-street,'next Isaacs' Bonded Store. W. & G. WINSTONE. T\ ELI VEST OE SCOEIA ASH ■U ON NEW ROAD, SHOAL BAY, NORTH SHOKE. I t Superintendent's Office, Auckland, March 16,1874. TENDERS are invited for the above work and will be received at this office until NOON of WEDNES DAY, the 95th instant. Specifications may be seen and forms of tender obtained at the Public Works Office, Shortland street. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. LOYAL ENNISKILLEN ORANGE LODGE, No. 3. An Arch Purple Chapter of the above Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room, We nesley-street, TO-MOtf- ROW (Thursday), EVENING, 19th instant, at seven o'clock sharp. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. p APEEHAN GINGS, ETC. 50,000 Rolls Paperhangings, in every quality and variety of design 15 bales Hessian and Scrim 6 cases Tin'd Tacks Varnishes—Coach and House Painters, and Cabinet-makers Gilt and Stained Frame and Room Mould ings Brushes-Kent's, Hamilton's, and other makers Gold Leaf, Bronzes, Artists' requisites, and Trade Ironmongery 600 cases Sheet Glass Polislied Plate, Rough Plate, Photo Class Stained, Fluted, Obscured, and Ornamental Ditto Embossed Borders and Rosettes 20 tons White Lead, in wood and iron Zinc (white), Staining Colours, Oxide of Iron, and Carson's Anticoirosive Paint 40 hhds. and barrels Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil 100 cases and drums Turpentine. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, oil, color, & glass merchants, 12, Wyndham strbbt. Q I T V H ALL. THURSDAY, MARCH 19. GRAND OPERATIC AND BALLAD CONCERTS BY MADAME CAEANDINI AND THE SISTERS FANNIE, ISABELLA, AND LIZZIE. ME. H. GOKDON, Basso and DEsciurnvE Vocalist. ME. WALTEK SHE EWI N, And the Celebrated Mimic, ME. GEOEGE COTTEEELL, Who will appear in Selections from his Humorous and Transformational Entertainment, entitled, QUIZ! Ok, FACES AND FANCIES. TO BOOTMAKERS. — Wanted, Hands.—Apply Clarkson and Co., Red Boot House, 214, Queen-street. j§ T A N I) A R D FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. "\pitax, .. .. ONE MILLION STERLING Head Office—Princess-street, Dunedin. Losses by Fire Insured against, on Stores, Warehouses, Dwelling-houses, &c., at current rates. The Company will also take Risks on Wool and all kinds of Merchandise, on land or at sea, and either on valued or open Policies, on the most favourable terms. Particular attention is drawn to the fact that by provisions in the Articles of Association Insurers will participate in the Profits of the Company. GEO. W. BINNEY, Agent for Auckland. SING- ING CLASS! SINGING CLASS ! ON HULLaH'S SYSTEM. Sir J. BROWN will commence a CLASS on the above system at the Oddfellow's Hall, at the junction of Cook and fGrey-streets, on FRIDAY EVENING April 10. to commence at 7 o'clock sharp. Persons desirous of joining will please enter their names as Messrs Upton's as early as possible. Terms—One guinea for the couiso of lessons; to be paid quarterly in advance,



DELIVKET OP SCOEIA ABHI ON NEV/ ROAD, SHOAL BAY, NORTH SHORE. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, March 16,1874. Tenders are invited for the above work, and will be received at this office until noon of WEDNESDAY the 25th instant. Specifications may be seen and forms of tender ob tained, at the Public Works office, Shortland-strcct. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. TN pursuance of " The Regulation of Elections Act, 1870," I, Robert Clapham Barstow, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Franklin, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a Writ bearing date the 9th day of March, 1574, under the Public Seal of the Colony, an ELECTION will be held for the retu.n of one qualified person to servo as a Member of the House of Representatives for the said Electoral District, and that tho Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Public Hall. OTAHUHU, at Noon, on TUESDAY, the 31st day of March, 1874, 'and that the Poll (if necessary) wil' be taken on the 9th day of April, 1874. R. C. BARSTOW, Returning Officer. The following arc Polling Places for the Elec oral District of Franklin :— The Public Hall, Otahuhu The Post-office, Pokeno The Court-house, Howick The Public Hall, Wairoa The Court-house, Papakura M. Buckland's Flax M.'ll, Pukekohe The Resident Magistrate's Office, Wa-uku The Post-office, Bombay Settlement The Voluuteer Hall, Patumahoe. R. C. BARSTOW, Returning Officer. J(f O T I C E. It is notified for public information that the Sale of the Lease of Hospita 1 Endowments, Allotments Nos. 7 and S, Section 9, City of Auckland, adver tised to be held on the 23rd instant, has been POSTPONED until 12 o'clock noon of WEDNES DAY, the 15th April next. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, March 13,1874. GBOOBR3 AND THE ■*- TRADE. IN THE ESTATE OF D. STEPKENSON, AND CO., COFFEE AND SPICE MERCHANTS. The STOCK in the above Estate, now being sorted will be offered in a few days to the Trade by Private hale, at prices under market rates, on terms. The btock, a]', fust-class brands and in good condition comprises a splennla assortment of Teas, Coffees, bpices, Pepper, Cocoa, Chocolate, Confectionery, vermicelli, Maccaroni, Tapioca, Sago, Cornflour, Arrowroot, Barley, Ginger, Mustard, Salmon- Sardines, Jams, Fruits, and a lot of Sundries too numerous for advertisement. GRANT & MORTON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. THURSDAY, MARCH 19. fpHE subscriber will sell by auction -*- at the Corner Mart, at 12 o'clock, IGO LINES VALUABLE GOODS, consisting of Platedware, Telescope, Opera Glass, Desks, Workboxes, Dressing Cases, Pictures, Draw ing Case, Timepiece, Rifle, Bayonet and Ammunition, Atcheiy and Croquet Sets, Lamp, Books, Photographs, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Clothing, Portmanteaux, Hat box, &c. ' GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, MARCH 20. EXTRA ARBROAK CANVAS, ON ACCOUNT OF THOSE CONCERNED, AND WHITE LEAD, SOUND. E. & H. ISAACS WILL sell by auction at the Stores of Bucholz and Co.; Fort-itreet, on Friday, the 20th instant, at 11 o'clock. The following GOODS, on account of whom it may concein, ex Anazi, from London, one brie, containing— BOA, 12, in diamond 6 pieces, each Nos, 1, 2,-and 3, Best Heavy Canvas 13 same contents 14 same contents ■ 1C 5 pieces, each Nos. 1,2, 3 '. ia . 3 pieces each No. 4 . After which sound and in good order : 2 bales S'milar Contents 1 bale Best Seaming Twine 2 tons Walker Parker's No. 1 White Lead 2 tons Walker Parker's No. 2 White Lead All in 141b and 281b Iron Kegs. ■ !Terms at Salel FRIDAY, MARCH 20. CUTTER-YACHT FORESTER'S BRIDE. nPHE Subscribers will sell at the -&- Rooms, Foit-street. on Friday, 20th instant at 12 o'clock, The Cutter-Yacht Forester's Bride, six tons, with inventory. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MARCH 20. HOUSEHOLD FURNIT u'r E. SADDLES, SHOWER BATH. RANGE, OUTRIGGER,|MEDICINES. SERVING MACH I NE S. HpHE Subscribers will sell at the Mart -h~ Fort-street, on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. . comprising— Double Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Tall Shower Bath, Fire Screens (new), Chests' of Drawers, Washstands, New Barrow, Fenders and Irons, Bird Cages, Loo Tables, Set Dish Covers, 2 Ladies' and 2 Gents' Saddles, Pine1 Large Kitchen Range (new), Meat Safes, &c. Also, An Assortment of Jewellery, Goldgand Silver Watches, Portmanteau and contents Lot of Medicines, Drugs, and Bugical Instruments. Also, • . A Large Well-built Outrigger. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. I NELSON FBESH BUTTER, NELSON APPLES, At Half-past Ten o'clock. : l I B. T0 N X S & gO,



THURSDAY, MARCH 19, NOON. TO BE SOLD B V AUCTION R. ARTHUR £TAS been favoured with instructions JIJL to sell by auction sit his Mart, Queen-street, on Thursday, 10th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, , Tho undermentioned well-situated Freehold Properties:— MOUNT ST. JOHN VJXLASF-Two good Allot ments, being Nos. 12 and 21 of' Section 2 In the said village, adjoining the property of Captain Harrison, having a frontage to tho Onohutga Road and Williamson-street, well situated in a . .fashionable and rising neighbourhood. I WAIKATO, TUIKARAMBA. PARISH—SO acres ' of good Land, being Allotment No. 137. The telegraph line passes over it. PUKEATUA PARISH, COiJNTY OF EDEN— 7S acres of first-class Land, being the north western portion of Allotment No. 241 ; adjoin ing farms under cultivation and occupied. TOWN OF ALEXANDRA, BAST WAIKATO— An Allotment containing 1 acre, being N 0.'349 of the said Township, adjoining the property of F. ScherfF, Esq. . : ;: • ■ i"tj Terms :—Cash. THURSDAY, MARCH 19. MA E B LE C L O C X S. PA PEE HANGINGS. ENGRAVINGS AND FANCY CHINA ' figures; • ": ■•'■•■ '•■ i E. ft H. ISiI.'G.S.Hu ARE instructed by the importer to submit to auction at their Stores, Fort-street, on Thursday, "the 19th March, at 11 o'clock, An Invoice of New Go.ods just.landed in splendid order, with instructions that they bo submitted to auction. . . , ■, ■ >, ; The goods are as follows: — 2 cases very nice Marble and other useful Clocks 3 cases Framed Engravings, new subjects 12 bales Paperhangings, well assorted and suited to the requirements of this market ' ' ' 3 cases China Groups, Figures, Motto Mugs, China Boxes, Mustard Vases, etc.. etc., etc. ■ The whole of the above are tfell worth the attention of wholesale buyers, and will be sold in trade parceli only. ■' • ! '• .... Terms-at Sale. ■ ,■■ FRIDAY, MARCH 20. ~~ YACHT COLOMBO, FISHING BOAT, NETS, RIFLE, REVOLVER, ETC., ETC., . ETC. IN THE ESTATE OF BENJAMIN WORTHINGTON ...,,,;. .DECEASED. THE Subscribers nave received in structions from Mrs C. M. Worthington, ad ministratrix of the estate of Benjamini Worthington, ■ Deceased, to sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 20th instant, at 12 o'clock, The Yacht COLOMBO, a Fishing Boat, Fishing Nets and Tackle, Revolver and Case, Rifle, Microscope and Case, Carpenter's Level, Books, Maori Mats, and Miscellaneous Effects. SAMUEL^COCHRANE & SONi-KMT Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MARCH 19. CRUSHED LOAF SUGAR, BLACKING, HORSE NAILS. EX QUEEN OF THE AGE. THE Subscribers have received in structions to offer for POSITIVE SALE at their Mart, Foit-street, on Thursday, 19th instant; at 11 i o'clock, ■'■:\''' ■'' ''' •'■ v " 60 barrels Crushed Loaf Sugar 10 cases Day and Martin's Blacking. 18 kegs Horse Nails. SAMUEL COCHRANE, &, SON, - , Auctioneers. ' ;' '; : ' THURSDAY, NOON.'-'* o—'0—' FREE HOLD PRO PERTY TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. :( , t ; : R.-. 1 .-A.RTH:U.R-.;i.;^ *&*'&, o HAS been favouredwith instruc tions to sell by Auction, at his Mart, Queen street, on Thursday, 19th inst., at 12 o'clock noon, FRANKLYN-STREET-Allotment" No. 23, Sub division of Allotments Nos. 13, 14,15, Section ■ N 0.43, City;of Auckland; «1 $13<i Wxi :■: ■ i WILLOW-STREET—Allotments No. 19, Sub division of Allotment Nos. 13,14,15, Section 43, City of Auckland, DUKE-STREET—Allotment No. 88, .Sub-division <; of Allotment No. 5, Section No. 7, Suburbs of Auckland. .) , .-, ~ i'oawi. „ ( . .MONDAY, MARCH 23. " CULTIVATED JPARM,-, REMUERA. -~ T!HE .-Subscribers have received in-< , structions from the Proprietor to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 23rd inst' at; eleven o'clock, REMUERA—Allotmont-173 of section 16/subui-ba V' j of Auckland (situated immediately off the Remuera Road, opposite St John's Lake) contaiaing 10 acres 1 rood and 29 perches, all fenced with thorn hedge, subdivded into four paddocks, arid now under cultivation- on the property are a Cottage, , Barn and Out-" buildings, and an Orchard of good fruit'bear ing trees. The farm is well watered by two streams of fresh water,! and tis ■ now -to the ' occupation of Mr Kitchen. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MARCH. .19.^ MUNTZ METAL, -■ r i s: i SHEATHING NAILS, ■'-^ 'JVl&i TAR, PITCH. ON ACCOUNT [QF WHOM 'IT i MAY! (' CONCERN. . Ex Anazi, .Holman, from London.,,. ~ i B/ TONKs' & CO. " ."" TTAVE been instructed to sell on 0 in diamond— R\t~s a cases 14oz MuntzMetal 1799 a Cases i6oz Muntz Metal 5q Za~ ; o ? ases 18oz Muntz Metal fto^io egS } in SheathingNaUs ii"on~in uarreJ s &tockholm Tar . 11-20-10 barrels Stockholm Pitch 150 bags Salt '■■; :: , All more or less damagod. ( Terms ;~Oa«b f