CARANDINI CHARITY?

" t the Editor oi tne evening btar. A letter appears in the Cross this theabove subject signed ' 'Caritas" morning? eU( j o nym, from its non-appli (aC*f? mJohdoubt if the writer knows jthbibty, a defence of the Carindinis, effi?? indiscreetly admits that no one * wfinff token the trouble to defend them else naviug rf nl eanness he takes the fr? m/ ofSso. He is quite right, it is ikertr and an impertinence for him b0t > his amateur "correspondent's" pen t° ~i,iect foreign to Ms nature—charity— Ott? £ inbehdfof whom he writes. There a two classes of fools—good naturcd ones are i ■n.iiscreet ones. He seems to be an em f lm£ of both in doing battlo in a bad b0 Tas the more the subject of charity is fwd in connection with the Carandinis KoVb decided will public opinion be, ridenced by the sparse attendance at the rt since the subject has been mooted in f ° olumns of the press. Let me remark *6 inclusion that the logic of his fence" letter is false, as well as !• assumption that the same hand wrote *i series of letters which have appeared. BL "Caritas" speaks of merchants not line a day's service towards our local Parities he forgets that the benevolent in- Htntions of Auckland are almost wholly '^ported by the regular contributions of ifeens. Moreover, ho overlooks the im flortant'fact that when a charitable perform-. Le is givefi l* is not the money 01% the Per" formers but of the public that is spent; ihe performers do nothing but afford the medium for collecting the subscriptions. Many [persons would attend a performance given in aid of a charity who would never be attracted by the powers of the Carandinis. When " Caritas" tells the public, therefore, that it is unfair to ask the company to give a day's earnings towards Auckland charities he speaks of that which has never been a3 ked. Indeed a day's earnings of the company at present might not be worth acceptance even if offered.—Yours, &c, Benevolent.

LATEST FROM FIJI.

(From our own Correspondent.) Levuka, March 19. FLOATING OS THE MACGREGOR. I'iest of all I must inform you that contrary to expectation the steamship Macgregor, which came to grief at Kandavau last month by running her nose on a reef, has been got off, and she is once more afloat, with twenty feet of water in her forward compartment. This happy result was achieved by the assistance of H.M.S. Pearl. As soon as Commodore Goodenough heard of the disaster to the steamer he dispatched his vessel to the assistance of the disabled vessel, and fol lowed a few days after himself in the Renard, one of ihe small schooners for regulating the labour traffic, and it was mainly from his advice that the vessel was got off. Most of the Macgregor's cargo has been sacrificed. As it was brought up from the hold of the v«l it was thrown over the side, and the native population of Kandavu have had some very nice pickings in consequence. An eye witness informed me that all the pumping power of the Macgregor was tried for three tats and failed to reduce the leak one half kh,so that it may be presumed the damage done to her bottom must be somewhat ex tern

THE AJWEXATION NEGOTIATIONS. lkve now to inform you, with consider ik ttgret, that an answer has been given to ittyal Commission by the King to the effect ftat the chiefs of Fiji decline handing orer JSji to British rule—but therewith %s,atale. TJp to the very last moment !ie ling and chiefs led the commission to Mlieve, and with all truth to, that they we prepared to hand over Fiji to England. ■This statement was made by the King and ciiefs to every white man, and the King, tos, and natives themselves were con gratulating one another at the speedy termi nation of all their troubles, which their so wled government had brought upon them by becoming, as^itjwere, in a twinkling of UJP "British subjects." It is almost "was to say that rejoicing waa universal ® the part of the whites at the early pros pect of being released from an execrable go- Terament, which has brought the whole wmte population to the very brink of ruin, »pon the verge of which they are about to JP over In fact annexation was so far J* 1^ a month ago that the King W ■ ™ter hto detaUa and conclude the Tv ' *&* Commission, however, were m prepared to settle matters of so momen ta nature at ten minutes' notice with a £™ native, and advised the King 2? tithe chiefs (although this was con ««ed superfluous, as they had individually fcH and to talk the matter livE% Secretary, and get Mr Si PU* down ou P^>er he ASK r&n d fa ™yof personal eaoe t, «. n &c> ' and communicate the WmJ * Commission in a few days. hffi . a.fortniß ht the Xin S sent »P V ceod H lOnll s at Wuka *<> ask them iSll Bau >.the"royalresidence»(*. c . fie lw C- IVe his reP!y- While at ISSloners disc °vered that all y£p£i2s??* Maafu > went™ **tt Jb m, inf()rmed commissioners S*»l&Lt^ tOllhad told thechfefs kP°?sesai°aof Rji they, WsSw AvT n into the moun **4te henlT" ? he Commodore pro- X* ASmh??*? Thnrston called !*8 BtaW *i he never nad made H?SV nd apiealed to tw° «* IS th emselv e 8 % y, c°uld govern ■ the j &« King sol r? 6- C°mmission then I S^tL Cf ai? Vlce ' and told him X t °oD^t e r °f the co«^y, to 1 Cfi^ i^ 0^ the country. 1 How v^ation ff gedwith questions 1 approval ft S^ftS \9** cr^t i the l re-establish- I E^^theZLTf aU I «««5Sf J**Ssi ßtate of affa^ 1 C S"fc?* On by «Jr Government 1 11^^8 they 1 % WfaSii* novo' The I "»<* the wbitea that

British interests would not be allowed to suffer while the Pearl had a charge ofTowder on board or while she floated. P°wati

FEELING AMONG THE NATIVES Maafu and several other chiefs have since gone home, avowed annexationists-in fact "All same white man," as one of the chiefs informed me Public meetings have been held, and resolutions passed all conforming to law and order, and whites have beef requested to leave everything in the hands of the Commissioners, who assure them that their interests will be well looked after The whites are all unanimous, and place every confidence m the Commission. There cm hi litbe doubt the question of annexation is still an opeu one, and it is a hundred to one the King will have to pray to have the matter re-opened. It is thought that it the Commissioners or whites are too anxious, and press the Chiefs to alter their present determination they will want to make some extraordinary terms. Knowing this it is quite possible the Commodore mieht make a trip to the colonies, when they (the natives) will be compelled to send after him Ip carry on the Government is impossible! The debt now amounts to half a million, dollars, and the expenses of the Government as it at present stands amounts to more than double the revenue. All salaries are from tour to six months in arrears, and little or no revenue can be expected for the next two months, and we may add to this that credit tor a five pound noto cannot be obtained if it would save the country so in the name of goodness how is it possible to carry on a Government ? I heard a merchant say to day if Mr Thursfcon possessed a hundred heads, the size of a forty gallon pot, he could not carry on the Government. Yestedray I saw a petition to the Com mision praying, on good grounds, that several ot the late ministers, with the man "Whalley be removed from Fiji. Commercially everything is exceedingly dull, and lslikely to remain so until thecountrv is annexed.

In all probability by the next mail I shall be m the position to write you that the King has ceded Fiji to England. Since the above was prepared for posting the consent of the King to annexation has been announced. THE COMMISSIOXERS' OPINION OF THE COM MUNITY. There can be little doubt the chiefs and King have been tampered with by some unprincipled men for their own aggrandise ment. It is generally ascribed to Thurston and a Mr. G. G. Whalley, chief clerk in the government, known in connection with the Geelong gas works, who found his way to Fiji some five years since. Some of the late ministers are also mentioned. It will no doubt come to light before long. The com missioners sympathies with the settlers of Fiji, and are astonished to find such a sad state of affairs as exist in Fiji, and I verily believe blush to find that Bristish sub jects have been so long neglected. They have stated their intention to make it known far and wide how they have endured. They say they came down under the impression that the people were a lot of roughs, and were led to believe so in the first instance from the Foreign Office from despatches re ceived from the Fijian Government, but were agreeably surprised to find a remark • ably respectable English community. On one of the Ministers asserting that the people were opposed to la w and order to the Commodore, he, in a voice of thunder, made him retract the assertion, and so covered the said minister with confusion. The Consul also stated to to your correspondent that in all his travels and experience he never met with such an unprincipled lot of schemers and systematic dodgers as King Cakobau's Government is composed of.

CRICKET MATCH.

AUCKLAND CRICKET CLUB V. NORTH SHORE.

The last match this season between the Auckland Cricket Club.and the North Shore Club took place this afternoon. The follow ing are the scores :—

Buckland bowled remarkably well, disposing of three wickets for first balls. Mills, of Coromandel, and Browning, of Auckland, rendered good service. The match will pro bably have to be settled by the first innings.

[PER PIGEON EXPRESS].

SECOND INNINGS—NOB.TH SHORE. Rees b Wontner 2 Burgess b Wontner 3 Burgess c and b Wontner 1 E. Whitaker o Mooney, b Wontner ... 12 J. Nolan run out ; . ... 0 Sw^anson not out 20 Brassey not out ... ... •'• ••• 0 Extras — 14

THE EVENING STAB. SATTTfttoA*, APML 4, IW4.



AUCKLAND.—1ST INNINGS. White, run out 4 Rice, c A. Whitaker ... .., ... 2 Davis cWaterhouae ... 5 Wontnet.b Swanson 13 Mooney c Swanson ... ... ... 10 Buckland b Rees 11 Lacon c Whitaker ... ... ... 0 Mills bRees 26 Browning run out 27 Woonrunout ... ... ... ... 0 Burgess not out ,. 0 Extras 12

Total 110

NORTH SHORE. —ITRST INNINGS. F. Burgess b Mooney ... 7 A. WMtaker b Mooney , ... 0 Swanson b Buckland 1 Mi. Whitaker b Mooney . ... .., 14 Rees, b Buckland 0 J. Nolan b Buckland 0 Brown b Buckland ... ...» ... 0 Waterhouse c Wontner ... .,. ... 2 Bell b Buckland ... - 0 P. Burgess not out ... ... ... 14 F. Wells, b Lacon ... 4 Extras ... 23

Total 65



Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, SaCi'a Standard Coffee f S oth delicious and strong. KiOwn, Barrett, & Cos Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coffee o account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note he brands. Sold at almost every grocery establish ment in town and.province. FAdvt.l



WANTED, A good Finisher.—George Hemus, Excelsior Boot Factory. WANTED, a Night Porter.— Apply at the Waitemata Hotel. AJNTM), a young Girl as iNurse ' aud to make herself generaUy useful, to go with a Lady to Fiji. Good wages given.-Apply "Waitemata Hotel. WANTED, a Boy for Light Work in a Store.—Apply Stab office. WANTED, a Boy.—Odium Bros., Tinsmiths, Queen-street Wharf^ WANTED, a thoroughly competent Man to take charge of, and work a Jobbing Sawmill and Planing Machine. TT^-n JAMES W. WALLER. WANTED, an intelligent Boy to Collect Tolls.—Apply Mr McGarry, New market. WANTED, a smart active Lad.— Apply to Clarke Bros., Photographers, Queen-street.



WANTED to LET, two Front Rooms.—Apply "West Queen-street, one door from Hobson-street. WANTED, three able Seamen for Steamer Go-ahead. Wages, £8 per month. Apply early on Monday at office of Combes & Daldy, agent. WANTED, a Cook.—Apply at the Sailer's Home, Custom Hduse-sireet. WANTED, near the North Shore,, a respectable useful Girl about 15 ; references required.—Apply to Mrs Payne, Princes street, 11 o'clock. WANTED, a comfortable four roomed Cottage within one mile of Insurance Buildings.—Address F. J , oflice of this paper. WANTED, a Girl to be useful in the House.—Apply to Mrs Scarfe, Newton Koad. WANTED to RENT, a comfor table House of from seven to ten rooms, in city or immediate vicinity.—Apply L., Star office. WAJNTED, two steady Men to make Elastic sides ; none but good Hands need apply. -Garrett Bros. WANTED, a Waiter; must be able to do plain Cooking.—Apply at Q.C.B. Hotel, Shortland-stveet. WANTED, a person as working Housekeeper.—Apply to Mr Partington, Symonds-street. WANTED, two or three ? good Carpenters ; wages 10s for first-class hands. —Apply T. Rhodes, Railway Works, Fort Britomart. WANTED, a Housemaid.— Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-street. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dressmaking.—Apply to Mr Baxter, Grocer, Great North Koad. ANTED to PUKCHABE, a Clothes Press.—Address, stating price and particulars, to J. 8., Star Oflice. WANTED, a General Servant; must be a good Laundress; references indis pensable. — Apply from 10 to 2 o'clock ttfMrs Tonks. The Deanery, Parnell. WANTED, by a young Lady, Board and Residence with a quiet Lady ; no other Boarders kept. Near to.vn.~Apply Star office. WANTED, by a Boot and Shoe maker of Colonial experience in general, 1 a Situation.—Apply at Staii oflice ; or, to Samuel Hanson, late of Kybcr Pass Road. WANTED to LET, a small Store corner of Durham and Albert-street.—Apply to R Sheddan, Cooper, next door. Kent, 10s per week. WANTED KJS OWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metala. 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. A JST TE D, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, Rags, Cast-off Clothing, &c at BATTYK & CO.'S London Marino Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland. S. MOSS, Manage tJTEE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN TOWN is THE BLUE BOOT. C. BEOOKES Calls tho attention of the Public to his WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF COLONIAL AND ENGLISH-MADE GOODS. MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS IN GREAT VARIETY. LADIES' AND GENT'S BTJCKSKIN SLIPPERS F O X SALE. 0. BEOOKES, s 256, QUEEN-STREET, (Opposite the New Market Hall). AEMT AND NAVY HOTEL, UPPER QUEEN STREET, AUCKLAND. C. M. HICKLING & CO., Proprietors. this first-class hotel possesses every accommodation required by resi dents in the City, or by gentlemen visiting Auckland en route for the Australian Colonies, America, Eng land, and the Continent. Arrangements have been made with express anp cab proprietors to meet every steamer on arrival at the wharf. The Proprietors are determined that the ARMY AITD NATY HOTEL shall be second to none in the Southern Seas. None but the Best Brands of English and Colonial Alea, or Vintages of Colonial Wines and Spirits will be vended. A shipment of Australian Wines will arrive by the S.s. Wentworth.| An Experienced Chef de Cuisine who was for man years the PUPIL of the GREAT SOYER, supplies the requirements of the Table. SPLENDID BATHS (HOT OR COLD). SHOWER BATHS. A Night Watchman always In attendance. i 0. M. HICKLING & CO. — fjpHE dPEIL NTTMBEE OP THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWS is now published. Price — Threepence. Hay be had of the Publishers, Messrs TJ>xon & Co.



||? REE AND I'ASY To-night. The -*- New Song. Wonderful performance of Pro fessor Grissy, " Sharing the Sleeping Rat." Step Dancing, &c—Jones's Saloon, 3, West Queen-street. Lemonade, Cigars, Cod Liver Oil. LOST, a Purse containing a Sove reign and somo Silver, between the Exchange Hotel aud Cosgrave and Co.'s—Any one returning the same to this office will be rewarded. WAIKATO CAJBEYING COMPANY. We are now prepared to Receive Goods at our Auckland Oflico, Iliglit-Streefc, noxt Darby's Hotel to bo forwarded to Rangirivi, NgaruSwahia, Hamilton, Cambridge, and intermediate places. When the Waipa River rises the steamer will run to Alexandra. HUNT & BRADLEY, April 4,1874. High-street, Auckland. OKANGE INSTITUTION NEW ZEALAND. GRAND LODGE. The Quarterly Meeting of the Grand Lodge will be held on MONDAY next, April 6, at 7.30 p.m., in the Wall, Karangahape Road, Kewton. The Business will be POSTPONED til] Tuesday Evening in the Lodge-room, Wellesley-streot, at 7.30 p.m. By order Grand Master. March 31, 1574. CHURCH OF~eFgI/AND GRAMMAR SCnOOL, PARNELL AUCKLAND. Established 1855. Head Master-James Adams, B A., Member of the Convocation of the London University Classical Master—Rev Joseph Bates Drawing Master-Mr J. C. Hoyte Assistant Master—Mr C. J. Ashwell ]Vf Bs- OOLGAN (late of Wakefield JJTJL. street), will RE-OPEN her School, Lwhich has been closed Bince Christmas, at her residence, Nelson street, on TUESDAY, the 7th instant. WORMING AND DRAINING RIVERAS, AT COBB™ HILL, NEAR Superintendent's Office, Auckland, April 1, 1874. TENDERS are invited for the above work and will bo received at this office until noon of MONDAY the 13th instant. " ' Specification may be seen and forms of tender obtained at the Public Works Office, Shortland- JOHN SHEEHAN, , Provincial-Secretary. ALL Working Men on the Wharf are invited to attent at the Foresters' Arms Albert-street, on TUESDAY EVENING, 7th instant' at 8 o click, so as to form a Union. ' Q.OOD SAMARITAN LODGE The Lodge WILL NOT meet on MONDAY next, being Easter Monday. Tho next Meeting will be held on thel3tli instant. By order. April 4, 1874. OSMUND LEWIS, W.S. HHO LET (unfurnished), a Bedroom „ o and Large Kitcllcn. in the neighbourhood of the Supremo Court. Terms moderate—Address D S Stab, office. ' Ha E astee MONI)AY- EXCURSION MANUKAU HEADS. Tho a.s. Tarn O'Shanter Will run an Excursion Trip to the North and South Heads, leaving tho Onehunga Wharf at 10 a.m., and returning in time for tho last train for Auckland. RETURN TICKETS-FIVE SHILLINGS. JAMES W. WALLER, Agent. N ° T I ° E- It is notified for public information that the Sale of the Lease of Hospital Endowments, Allotments Nos. 7 and 8, Section 9, City of Auckland, adver Used 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. ; EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT - TpR YOUNG LADIES, SPRING VILLA, PONSONBY, AUCKLAND. Mrs ADDEY desires to inform her Friends that she has completed the enlargement of her house, and is now prepared to receive an additional number of Boarders. Mrs A. has had great experience in superior English and Continental Schools, and has als,o com petent assistants, so that she can offer a thorough finishing Education, combined with every home comfort to those who are placed under her care. The higher branches of English, Dancing, &c, are tftupht by an efficient Master. The next Quarter will commence April 7. Terms on application. Mr and Mrs Addey will not conduct any Evening Classes from present date. 15000O ]PEBT TIMBER FOB, SALE, AT MY YARDS, GOVERNMENT WHARF, ONEHUNGA. JAMES W.. WALLER. A UCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA JOL RAILWAY. . N O T I C E. EASTER HOLIDAYS. . April 6. EXCURSION TRAINS Will run asunder calling at all intermediate Stations LEAVE AUCKLAND FOR ONEHTJNaA : 9.25 a.m., 10 a.m., 11.10 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3pm 4.12 p.m., 5.12 p.m. ■■* "' LEAVE ©NEHUN&A FOR AUCKLAND : 10.12 a.m., 11.22 a.m.,1.12 p.m., 2.12 p.m., 3.12p m 4.22p,m,, 5.22p.m,, 6.10p,m, '' RETURN TICKETS AT SIK.GLE FARES' Will be issued to all Stations. j J. R. DA VIES, ! General Manager, Auckland Station, i March 31,1874. i



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 andCustomt house-street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. W. & G. WIN STONE. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Boors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Glim Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the iowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. ... "C&T ANTED, the general public to * * know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and AVakeflold-strcets, has oa sale :—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, and Red -gum Felloes, &c., &c, alwayson hand. W "ANTED KNOWN, thafc I in tend SELLING OFF FOR FOURTEEN DAYS from this day, March 20, for Cash, and must he sold; 44 boxes of first- class Eaisins, only 4M lb, not to be got ■in Auckland at the price ; Currants, 21bfor{V,d; Tomato Sauce, 5d bottle, 4s dozen ; 31 gross of Tin Matches, Is 6d dozen boxes; Lobsters, only lljd tin ; Keiller's Marmalade, only Is tin, good, only 9d bottle ; Salad Oil, Sd bottle ; Full-weight Candles, ll^d lb ; Good Jam, Sd tin ; Plaid Matches, 7Jd dozen ; Castor Oil, 7-Jd bottle, large bottles, lOd • Light Blue, 10i lb, 121bs for 8s Gd ; White Herrings, 16 for Is ; Salmon, Od lb : Glass Tumblers, 2d, 3d, and 4d,each, and a variety of articles too numerous to mention. Be in time !—H. WATTS,! General Dealer, Pitt-street. AUCKLAND AND ONEHUNGA COACIIES. The Coaches as above will leave Onehunga at 8 a.m. and 12 noon, and from Axickland at 10 a.m. and p.m. R. GILHAM. ABTBA DV industrious~Man, age 30, wants a Situation of 'trust or respon sibility. Is a good Clerk.—Apply W.B W., Stab office. NOETH SHOEE.—To Let, the House lately occupied by Mr G. M. Reed, on the outer beach. Eleven rooms. For three months, the remaining term of lease will be let cheap. —Apply O. Mays, North Shore, or at office of tnis paper. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND Notice is hereby given that the HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 29th day of April next, at noon, for the purpose of Receiving the Report of the Directors for the half-year ending 31st instant, the Election of a Director, and for any other business that may be brought before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, Inspector. EPAuckland, 16th March, 1874. QTORAG-E! STOEAQE! KJ STORAGE! First-class Storage To Let.—Apply to JOSEPH POTTER, Durham-street. /CALIFORNIAI>T Tree Seeds, ex V_y City of Melbourne, Pinus Insiginis, Abies WiJliamsoniana Cupressus, Macrocaipa, &C, &C—H. Lipscombe, 4, Auckland Market. HPO LET, Grocery and Store — JL Apply H. Partington, House and Land Agent A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. Jzk. 25xn (QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY), AND 26th MAY, 1374. ENTRIES for the following Races close at the Auckland Hotel, on SATURDAY, the 4th. April, at 8 p.m. :— AUTUMN HANDICAP of 150 soys, with Sweep of 10 soys each added. Entrance, 2 soys. AUTUMN HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, of 100 soys, with Sweep of 10 soys each added. Entrance, 2 soys. AUCKLAND CUP (HANDICAP) of 100 soys, with Sweep of 10 soys each added. Entrance, 2 soya. WM. PEHCIVAL, Secretary pro. tern. IN THE ESTATE OF D. STEPnENSON & CO. A first DIVIDEND of EIGHT SHILLINGS In the pound on all debts proved against the above estate will be payable at the oflico of Messrs E. & 11. Isaacs on MONDAY next, April G. Holders of Promissory Notes must produce them. E. ISAACS ) m ~c , B. TONKS \ Trustees- Auckland, April 4,1574. rji O BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received until Noon of-the Bth of April for the Erection of Two Villa Residences at Mount Eden, Plan, &c, at my office, Queen-street. RICHARD KEALS, Architect. ]S[ O T I O E. The Auckland^ Early Closing Association find on canvassing the Retail Trade that all are unanimous in retaining EASTER MONDAY a Public Holiday. MRS. MITCHELL'S CONCERT CHORAL HALL, POSTPONED MONDAY, APRIL 20. Particulars in future issue. JJUTTER, BUTTER, BUTTER. A Superior Sample of New Taranaki (Primrose dairy) retail this day, at FENTON, Auckland Market. TfIPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY, JLJ ONEHUNGA.-The Easter Holidays given by Mrs Lewis will terminate TUESDAY, 7th instant,' fjlO CONTRACTORS TEMDERS are requested for FORMING and METALLING the Road from Cox's corner to the Mount Smart Road, in the One-Tree-Hill District To be delivered at my office before noon of FRI BAY. the 10th April. JAMES BABER, C E. HHENDERS are invited for Making -°- and Forming the Extension of the Mount Eden Road, by the Three Kings ; also, fsr Building and Covering a Culvert at Government Well, Gillies' Road. ' Plans and specifications to be seen on application to Mr Shaw. Tenders to be sent in by FRIDIY, the 10th April, at noon, to the office of Clare & Garuok, 22, Exchange. • The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JOHN SLATTBR, Chairman Mount Eden Highway Board. ri a v t i o jsr. OLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE. Connoisseurs pronounce this Sauce to be the BEST for general use in households, and, in con sequence of its high reputation, some unprincipled persons have been induced to Collect Empty Bottles bearing the manufacturer's name stamped thereon, and pass the same off as " Olson's Universal Tomato Sauce." The proprietor has inconsequence caused his TRADE MARK to be Registered under the provisions of the "Trade Marks Act, 1866," and proceedings will be taken against such persons as may forge or counterfeit such mark. The public are cautioned to ASK FOR, OLSON'S SAUCE, and ace that the name" is Stamped on Bottle and stopper, and wrapped rbundilwith this well-known UwOJt



pKLNCE OF WALES THEATEE. THIS (3A.TUKDA.Y) EVENING, APRIL 4. VARIETY! VARIETY! Locke's Macbeth Music, Duets, Songs, Double Dances, Single Dances, Songs of all Nations, Comedy, &c, &c. TO-NIGHT (Saturday), APRIL 4, 1374. T> EM.TJEBA.—For Sale, six years ■ *Al lease of a twelve-roomed House with Orchard, and nearly four acres land, with splendid view. Kent, £30pcr annnm.— Apply Star ollico, HhllE NEWTON~~"KIRK.—Divine ■x- Service at the usual hours TO-MORROW. Subjects : Morning—The Christian Peacemaker- Evening—The Unity and Antiquity of Mankind. "OAPTIST CHURCH, Wellesley * * street —P. H. Cornford, Pastor. April 5. Morning—The Life of Christ above. Evening—All Men Alike. Service at 11 o'clock a.m., and 6.30 p.m. CHRISTIANS' MEETING HOUSE, Cook street—Lord's Day : Morning.at 11 o'clock, to attend to " The Apostles' Doctrine, the Fellowship, Breaking of the Bread, and Prayer." Evening, at half-past 6 o'clock, to preach the " Gospel of the Grace of God." T ORNE-STREET HALL Sunday JLi Services (uusectarian), conducted To-morrow by Mr F. G. Ewington. Morning—Man Glorying in God. Evening—Tho Bible and Bible Students on Eternal Punishment. TTNITED- METHODIST FREE U CHURCH.—Sunday Services at the Pitt-street Church. Morning—The Design of Christ's Death. Evening—Man Traps (a Sermon to Young Men), by the Rev G. H. Turner. A NNIVERS ARY SERVICES O- OF THE PITT-STREET WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL, sunday; april 5. The REV. A. REID will preach in the morning, and deliver an address in the afternoon. In the evening the REV. J. J. LEWIS will preach for the last time before going South. The ANNIVERSARY SOIREE, which will also be vale dictory to the Revs Lewis and Williams, will take place on the MONDAY following. ISS HARDY, Passenger by the Rangatira from Sydney, will please leave the ,Carpet Bag that ,she took in mistake at the Star Hotel, Newton. TH E Subscriber, in returning THANKS to his Country Friends for their patronage during many years past, desires to inform tnem that he is continuing his Business as heretofore, and is prepared to xeceive and Store, free ov ciiakge, and to pay full amount of proceeds of Sales promptly on demand, same A3 hitherto. If required, a fixed price in Cash will be paid in future for PRODUCE. LAND SA.LES, either by auction ®r privately, will have best attention. OUT-DOOR SALES of all kinds conducted at a small Commission on the Sale, or by.the day. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. TUESDAY, APRILT BIRD CAGES, CASH BOXES, G-AL VANIZED BUCKETS. THIRTY KEGS HORSE NAILS, FIFTY DOZEN BRIAR PIPES. B. TO N X's & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, SO Bird Cages, assorted 30 doxen Galvanized Buckets, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 inch 5 dozen Cash Boxes, 8, 9,10,11, and 12 inch 30 kegs Horse Nails 50 dozen Briar Pipes. i TUESDAY, APRIL 7. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. 3 TONS DARK MAURITIUS SUGAR. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, 3 tons Dark Mauritius Sugar, in small mat 3. MONDAY, APRIL 6, ~~ At 10 o'Clock a.m. APPLES, PLUMS, JAMS, &o. Ex PRINCE ALFRED, JANE, &c. 3?B0M HOBART TOWN. R. ARTHUR, T^7 ILL sell by auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Monday next, at 10 o'clock a.m,, 600 OASES FRUIT, APPLES, PEARS, PLUMS, &0., consisting of— Scarlet Pearmains Golden Russets, Ripstone Golden Harvey, Stone Pippins Portrlmples, French Crabs Pearres' Plate, Nonpareils, Wellingtons Port Dalrymples, Royal Russets Blenheim Orange, King Pippins Samsons, &o. 50 cases New Season's Jams. Terms—Cash. TUESDAY, APRIL 7. JjJX" TENSIVE SALE. GREEN FRUIT, NEW SEASON JAMS, (In Tins and Jars), SILK-DRESSED FLOUR, ONIONS,HOPS, ETC., ETC. NOW LANDING, EX SHIPS PRINCE ALFRED AND JANE, FROM HOBARTOWpr. ■ Full particulars in Monday's [issue. H. S. MEYERS^&jJcO.



TUESDAY, APRIL 7. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP, i TO GROCERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHERS. IMPORTANT SALE OF A FIRST-CLASS BUSINESS PREMISES, WITH A GOOD CONNECTION. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions from Messrs 8x.A.111, & Lambeut,- near the Market, Queeu-street, to sell by auction, on the premises, .oil Tuesday, April 7, at 11 o'clock, THE ENTIEE STOCK-IN-TRADE, Scales, Fittings, and Goodwill of Lease (if practU cable) in one lot. The stock is now very low, amounting to about £300, and Scales, Fit* tings, &c, to about £100. The premises are held under a lease for a fair term. The stand tis uusurpassed for Grocery and Provision Trade, and satisfactory returns can be shewn. The reason of the sale taking place is solely on account of the dissolution, and not for want of trade. After which, the Book Debts, considered very good, amounting to about £350. Should the Goodwill and Stock not be disposed of in one lot the Stores will be sold in lots to suit pur chasers, "and the Goodwill and Fittings separately. Terms: If in one lot, half cash, nudpart in approved promissory notes at two and three months. Full particulars can be obtained of Messrs Blair and Lambert, on the premises. E. & H. ISAACS, Auctioneers. • WEDNESDAY, APRIL S. WALNUT PIANOFORTE.' WALNUT SUITE. WALNUT CHIFFONNIER. PICTURES, &c., &o. AT THE RESIDENCE, CORNER OF NAPIER & FRANKLIN-STREETS. npHE Subscribers have received in- JL structions to sell by auction, at the Residence, corner of Napier and Franklin-streets, on Wednesday, Bth instant, at 11 o'clock, The "WHOLE of the New and Well-selected ENGLISH HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of— WALNUT rPIANOFORTE, by Bord; Walnut Suite, in Crimson Rep., consisting of Couch, 2 Easy Chairs, and 6 Chairs; Walnut Chiffon nier, marble top, plate glass front and back ; Walnut Loo Table, carved claws ; Shaped Walnut Occasional Table, Bronze Fender, Fireirons, Tapestry Carpets, Oil Paintings, Crimson Rep Curtains, Muslin Curtains, [ ' Curtain Poles and Rings, Vases, Hearthrugs, Large Gilt Mirror, Blinds and Rollers. PASSAGE OILCLOTH, Mats, Umbrella and Hat Stand. BIMU DINING TABLE, telescopic; RimuLoo Table, Mahogany Chiffonnier, carved back : 6 Mahogany Chairs, leather covered ; Mahog any Couch, Mahogany Ami-Chair, leather covered; Clocks, Tapestry Carpet, Grate. Fender and Irons, Hearthrug, Coal Scuttle, Pair Figures, Engravings, Photographs, Gilt Cornice and Curtains, Lamps, Glassware, White and Gold China. CANOPY IRON BEDSTEAD, Spring Mattress, . Feather Pillows, Bedding, Tapestry Carpet. Mahogany Chest Drawers, Mahogany Dressing Table. MAHOGANY WASB STAND, marble top White and Gold Toiletware, Mirror, Com mode, Double and Single Iron Bedsteads, Mattresses and Bedding, Chests or Drawers, Washstands Ware, Slipper Baths, Bedroom Chairs. D.B. GUN. KITCHEN TABLE, Meat Safe, Fender and Irons, Crockery, Scales, Utensils, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, APRIL 13. CAM PBELLYI POf >f i ]■ ] v 88 VALUABLE FREEHOLD BUILDING SITES, WITHOUT RESERVE. BY ORDER OF THE EXECUTOR OF THE LATE JOHN CAMPBELL: fPHE Subscribers have received in structions from the Executor of the late John Camp bell to offer for Positive Unreserved Sale, by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, ,13th April, at 12 o'clock, THAT VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY, situated at Ponsonby, on the Ponsonby and Shelly Beach Roads, subdivided into 88 ALLOTMENTS, containing about one acre each, and known as " CAMPBELLVILLE." In drawing public attention to thig sale, tho auctioneers desire that it, should be specially noticed that the sale is by order of the Executor of the late Mr John Campbell, and is unreserved : that the property is situated in the most progressive suburb of Auckland, is accessible every half hour during the day by 'bus, and from the size of the allotments (nearly one acre each) offers an opportunity rarely occurring of securing eligible Viila Residence Sites. N.B.— The Allotments are all pegged and flagged, and plans can be obtained from SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15. TO INVESTORS. FREEHOLD PROPERTY IN A RISING-LOCALITY IN THE CITY., HHHE Subscribers have received in- Mart, on Wednesday, 15th April, at 12 o'clock, The freehold Allotment, 50ft x lsoft, being parts v of Nos 3 and 5, of Section 19, City of AudJand with frontage to Dock-street, and an entrance h%?u^ c; + street 'with J*? four neat and weu built Cottages erected thereon,, with bricked well &c. The Houses well tenanted, and yielding a rent of £ per week. To be sold in one lot. Tennis :—Cash. GEORGE SXBBIN, Auot^aew,