W as to reduce the contribution from 4s to 2s (3d. OHIO G-.M. CO. V. CARL FISCHER. The same counsel appeared in this case a_ in the former. It was incidently stated in this case that defendant was the only solvent contributor in the schedule of the company. His Honor remarked upon the hardship of one man bearing the whole burden of the liabilities of the Company. V After .some amicable discussion of the matter it: was agreed to allow the confirmation of the schedule to stand over till next Court;day. ' The Court then rose. , ~

THE RECEPTION TO THE RIFLE COMPETITORS.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) S IH) —As a Volunteer who would wish to see a hearty reception giveu to the men of our province who have so greatly distinguished themselves at Napier I regret exceedingly to see that a Captain commanding about six regular attendants, and who is for ever quarrelling with his handful of men as well as with- everybody else with whom he comes in contact, should, upon his own responsi bility, call a meeting, and„ask gentlemen to attend for the purpose of arranging matters for the reception of the competitors. Does this commander think for one moment that officers will answer his call when his own men refrain from attending drill under him ? If lie thinks he has be_n the initiative in','the! move to receive tho competitors he is very| much mistaken, ks I may inform him that preliminaries liave already been arranged to hold a'meeting for the above purpose.—l am I dear sir, yours, MuzzLE-SrorrEß.

HARBOUR BOARD.

The ordinary meeting of the Harbour Board took place this afternoon. Mr. Daldy, who was in the chair, men tioned that the lease granted to Mr. J. B. Russell for the dock at the North Shore was being prepared. A letter from the Under-Secretary of Public Works was read, stating that the island of Kangitoto might be held in the custody of the Harbour Board on certain conditions., The Chairman moved a resolution that the custody of the island be undertaken by the Board. This was carried. '. n It was decided to receive Mr. Carruthers' letters relative to plans, &c-, and to take no further action in the matter. It was agreed ,on the recommendation of the Finance Committee to extend the boun- ! dary of Mr. Niccol's allotment at the North I Shore. ; .'V '. ' • RENT OP OPFICES. An intimation from the New Zealand In surance Companythatthe rent of the Harbour Board offices would be raised to £4 per week was referred.to the Finance Committee. NEW STREET. A report was received from the Clerk of Works stating that the expense of forming a new street from Custom-house-street into Fort-street would be L 250. ' JljrMr Philips moved,that the street be made, provided the residents pay a portion of the expense. There being no seconder to the motion it lapsed. „, , . ~ FINANCE MINUTES. The minutes of the Finance . :Committee _ were read and confirmed. WYNYARD PIER. Mr Philips suggested that some improve ments should be made in the facilities for landing at the Wynyard Pierj 0 __ }!.. ■ LIGHT CHARGES. The Chairman, moved " That Messrs Yon Jet Heyde, Stewart, Macfarlane, and the mover be a committee to interview Mr Seed relative to the light charges of this port." Carried. [ NOTICES' OP MOTION. '" The Chairman gave notice that he would, t the next meeting, introduce a motion for redwing the whole of the Pilot Service of th c province. 's"i,J '*' Mr. Casey also gave notice of a motion that, a red light be placed ,on the new. T.,

INQUEST ON THE BODY OF AN INFANT.

A ntjjvibek of. gentlemen were summoned this afternoon to appear. at the, Auckland Hotel, before Dr. Philson. coroner, to inquire into the death, of a female infant. * The jury were duly sworn and viewed the body! Mr. -II nm.Alfred chosen foreman. «. ? oroner then informed the jury that in we absence of the supposed mother of the cnUdlth.e enquiry would be adjourned until Monday next; the 30th instant, at two o'clock, When the enquiry would be resumed. The mother of the infant, a young woman -, who came over some months "ago in the Wood lark, is now in the Hospital in a delicate state of health. The body presented a most emaciated.appearance, and the neck seemed aa though it had been subjected to violent xreatment.by pressure; on each side. But -as a strict enquiry will be held on the examina tion of the mothei; it would;hot be,just to prejudice the case with conjectures upon appearances , whiph .may be, satisfactorily accounted for ih the course of the investiga-

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.) LATEST THAMES NEWS. 0L1) WHAU :m MORE~RICH COLD.

GRAHAMSTOWN,

The ■ -W • s day. B_wf_ *. ai°tahi Association V have llozs Th I°^ tteir rushing. They Jtt . have s^ozs lSdwts from 71 tons. TiL <T rt crusaing next week again. Bua_ir,^ nS °. Free[3om have temporarily sfi£ c.i sh¥ tO-daywMe tiiboring cuts Tl S pcS and Puttin_ in cross senary,. _6y r l esiJ rae crushing next week on W.teparod B fro_i.the, low level.. „ . face. Z . W?AU—Gold is showing in all ffto"dayfromthe 00KEYS--7 tons trial gave sozs. sdwts.

COROMANDEL.

»2,Sw? T crushili § of 120 lbs' sPeci" WiU vieldu- yVhakar °a, with one stamper, m md it is expected, 60, ozs gold.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

SUICIDE AT NAPIER. NATIVE MEETING\AT URIWERA. (From our own Correspondent.) NAPIER. Ford on. _f «. This day. of Ford an_ un Pf the late firm yesterday l» lT • ardy» committed suicide The scLj ha^ ing himself. 0 '- F^fc -Queen has sailed for, \ -^^isSft* W last .evening- for' the Native ~? ; Qvdf r', tQ' attead tta> ST eat

TAURANGA.

mi. , -^ This day. The steamer Pretty Jane, from Napier ai rived at daylight, and left at half-past two this afternoon for Auckland, with five huri dred sheep and the following passengers— Mr and Mrs R. H. Stephenson, Mr and Mrs •J. i. Stepheason, McMillan, Clark, Foster __enny, Neal, one prisoner and constable and tour original passengers. The Cross leaves to-night.

[Per Anglo-Australian Telegraph Company.]

THE DUNEDIN RACES.-FIRST DAY.

WELLINGTON.

•mi , ~, . Monday. ltaa, shareholders in the New Zealand Coal Company resolved that the company should be wound up voluntarily. £150 have been collected and divided amongst tho wrecked seamen of the Cyrus and Wellington. J

CHRISTCHURCH.

w -n Superintendency nomination Mr VV. Rolleston was elected without opposi tion. In his speech the Superintendent spoke strongly on the necessity of opening up better communication with Westland via the northern part of the province.

DUNEDIN.

~ n Yesterday. J-ue races commenced to-day. The day was splendid and the course was in fine order Between 8000 and 9000 persons were as sembled on the course.

_ The day being proclaimed a public holiday all places of business were closed. The telegraph office *was closed from 10.30 a.m. till 5 p.m., so that there was no opportunity of sending the result of the races through in time for yesterday's paper. Maidex Plate, of 80 soys.; the second horse to receive 10 soys. from the stakes • entrance, 3 soys. ; one mile and a-half' For horses that have never won an adver tised prize exceeding £25. Weight for age. Redwood's br m Spritsail, 3 yrs., 7 s t S lbs j Webb's .Revoke coit, 3 yrs., 7 st li lbs ' 2 Delamain's Elfin.King, 2 yrs., sst". ... 3 This was a magnificent race between Spritsail and Revoke for the last half mile the colt being beaten by less than half-a head. The Dtjnebin Cup, a handicap of 300 soys with a sweepstake of 10 soys, each; the second horse to receive 50 soys., and the third 20 soys. from the stakes ; two miles and a distance. Nosworthy's Lurline, 4 yrs., 9st. 91bs. 1 Delamain's Templeton, 3 yrs., 6st. 121bs' 2 Hazlett's Atlas, aged, Sst. 21b. A. " 3 St. Ktlda Stakes, of 60 soys.'," with 'a sweepstake of 2 soys. each; the second horse to receive the amount accruing from the sweep; one mile and a distance; weight for age. Redwood'sbm Lurline, _ yrs., Sst. 11 lbs..'. ; ... ,"■ ' .... ~ , 1 Webb's Revoke, colt, 3 yrs.', 7 st."l3 lbs.'' 2 1 -:blicans- Handicap, of 75 soys., with a sweepstakes of 2 soys. each ; the second horse to receive the amount accruing from the sweepstakes; one mile and a quarter. Hutchinson's Mabel, 5 yrs., 7st 51bs .. 1 Redwood's Spritsail, 7st _lbs ..- 2 Swainson-s Border Lad, aged, 7st ... 3 Selling Race, of 50 soys.; entrance, 3 soys.; one mile and a-half; weight for age, The . winner to be sold for £50. If entered to be sold for £40, allowed 71bs.; £30, 141b5.: £20, 211b5.; £10, 281bs. The winner to be sold by auction, with his engagements, and surplus to go to. the funds. Patterson's Blackbird, aged, Sst. lllbs. 1 -(£4O) ... ... ..;. ... ..; 1 Stephenson's Prioress, 4 yrs., Gst. lllbs. j (£10) , ... ... ... 2

CRICKET.

! RODNEY V. AUCKLAND UNITED,

jA cjiiCKET match arranged between the ;Rodney and the United Clubs took place at ;the North Shore to-day. The United won [the toss and sent their opponents to the .wickets to the bowling of Cox and Whitaker, iMessrs Coupland and Marsh acting as umpires. > The following are the scores up to three .p.m. :-r-

PER CARRIER PIGEON.

Rodney— First Innings,

J. Wilsonb Cox ... ... ... ... 17 S. Stackpool c Johnson, b Whitaker ... 0 T. Kelly b Whitaker ... ... ... 17 T. B. Jordon c Cox, b Cox 11 T. Henry c Whitaker, b Cox 9 O. Carter b Buckland .... 1. ...' ... 0 ' J. Warrin b Buckland ~. ... ... o'. W. Shaw, not out ' ... ::'.' ... .„ 0 Baumont stumped Dufaur, b Cox ... 0 J. Wilson, not out ... 0 \ Byes, etc ... ... ... 10 I Total ... ..... 64 I United—First Innings. Buckland b Henry ... '...'. 0 Davis c Henry, b Wilson '.' '.. '." '.'..■'. 2 Miimford, not 0ut.,., . ... ... ... 11 ' Gleeson,.run out ... ... ... ... ■■ _> ' Yates, runout ...... .;\' ... 10 Dufaur ,b Wilson ... ... '...! .... 7 Whitaker, c Henry, b Wilson ~. ...10 Johnson, not out ... .. - „• , ... ,3 Mumford, not out-;.. ...,/ ••• ... 18 ' Byes ■'.;'.','•', '...,■ „'■:...'-'.:'■'".v.'■: 1 ;.'..•'.*. 7 ' Total ... ..; ; ...; ;.. 60 f Two wickets to go down.

THE RIFLE CONTEST.

[Erom ow Special Correspondent."]

[By Electric Telegraph.]

DINNER AND B4LL TO THE

REPBESENTATIVES

YESTERDAY,

ELEVENTH MATCH.—MARKSMEN'S , . PRIZES. This match was open td all qualified reprer sentatives, including Cavalry. The range was ,300 yards,: seven shots, and resulted in Auckland again carrying off the first prize. Two Auckland men also tied two others for second place, but in firing off were beaten. The following is the result of the firing :— May, Auckland, Ist prize £10...3304332-IS Liddell, Wanganui, 2nd prize £6 2322332—17 Grossman, Nelson, 3rd prize£4...3242033—17 Partington, of Auckland, and Armstrong, of the Thames, also made 17. In firing off Liddell made 7, Crossman 6, Partington 5, Armstrong 0. The representatives leave here on Satur day'by the Wellington. She arrived here to-day, and proceeds to Poverty Bay this ovening, returning on Friday. A grand luncheon and], ball will be. given on Friday by thq _*7apie_< people tjli_ T6* pr .seni. .iv_s>

THIS DAY.

ALL COMERS' MATCH,

The first match of the Alls Comers' Matches was fired this morning. Competitors were allowed to use any kind of breech or muzzle loading rifle or carbine. The range was 200 yards, 7 shots at each range. Entrance fee ss. The following prizes were awarded :— Ist prize, £8 and one-half in entrance fees. 2nd prize, £5 and one-fourth in entrance fees. 3rd prize, £3 and one-fourth in entrance fees. 4th prize, £2. sth prize, £2. . ; oth prize, £1. D. Buchanan, Ofcago ... ... ... 26 Wilson ... ... ... ... ... 26 Sommerville ... ~. ... 26 Renouf, Napier ... ... ... ... 26 Payne, Auckland 26 Buchanan ... ... ... ... ... 24 Blatch, Otago ... 24

The Latest.

CHALLENGE FROM NAPIER ACCEPTED. mm — NAPIER. 3.30 p.m. Hoskins, the ex champion, has expressed' his willingness to fire any of the competitors in the recent rifle contest for £500.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING.

REPORT. Business done this day :— Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £17 ss. National Bank, 63s ; sellers, 645. South British Insurance, 45s Gd ; buyers, 45s Gd ; sellers, 46s Gd. National Insurance, 30s ; buyere, 30s. Auckland Gas—Buyers, £10 10s. AUournia (second issue) —9s ; buyers, 10s ; sellers, lis. Bright Smile—£4 Is ; buyers, £3 17s 6d. Black Angel—Sellers, 17s 3d. Ruby—Buyers, 3s ; sellers, 3s Gd. HGolden Calf (double)-22s ; sellers, 23s Gd. Thames, G.M.C.—Sellers, L 2 J.ss. Pride of Tokatea—ls Gd ; buyers, Is 3d ; sellers, Is Gd. Queen of the May—los ; buyers, 10s 3d. aii Cobban, 6s. Cure, Is Gd ; sellers, 2s. Central Italy (second issue), 5s Gd ; sellers, 6s. ' Caledonian—£9 ; buyers, £8 7s Gd Bismarck—Buyers, 10s ; sellers, 15s Sons of Freedom—Sellers, £5 Watchman —Buyers, 2s Old Whau, £7 10s ; buyers £7 7s Gd. Union Beach —Buyers, 24s ; sellers, 265.

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Coffee.—Brown, Barrett, & Co.'s Standard Coffee s oth delicious and strong. Brown, Barrett, <- Co's Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any coft'co o account of purity and distinctness of flavour. Note he brands. Sold at _l__ost every- jjrocery establish ment in town and province. —FA dvt.] Wr_r_^j__sr^"c^p6n.__7~g^d wages.-Apply to J. P. King, Chemist, Queen-street. WANTED, a Third Cook for s.s. Ladybird.—Apply on board at Onehunga WANTED, a Nurse Girl for Epsom.—Apply to Mrs AVaters, or S2, Queen-street. WHEAT EOR FOWLS on Sale at Thornton, Smith and Firth's. WANTED, a good General Servant; wages no object.—Apply Old House at Home Hotel. WANTED to LET, a Room in AVilliam-street.—Apply to Michael Leahy, AVyndham-streeet. WANTED, by a young man and lad (brothers), Hoard and Lodging in a private family.—Address, with terms, H.E., Stab. office. WANTED, an Apprentice.— . Apply to AVinks & Ball. WANTED, a good Painter and > Paperhangcr.—Apply to AY. Paterson, Karangahape Road. WANTED, a Hand for Repairing. -^Apply to the '■ Red Boot," 214, Queen street. WANTED, a Girl about 14 to make herself useful.—Apply H. P. Hay don, AVakefield-street. fj J ANTED, a Nursemaid.— ▼ T-. Apply to Mrs Atkins, Beresfprd-street. WANTED, a good Bootmaker.— Apply Blue Boot, 250, Queen-street, Auckland, WANTED, a Driver; must be used with driving doublo-horse teams.—AY. and G. Winston, Custom House-street. WANTED, to Let a Gravel Pit, situated at Mount Eden. For. particulars apply to Mr Hicks, Mount Eden, or to Mr Howden, Watchmaker, Queen-street. ANTED; a stout Lad~as Apprentice to the Saddlery business.— Apply to David Gardener. Saddler, Hamilton. - - T^ANTEDT" three Boys; those ■«...▼., used to Closing preferred.—Geo. Hemus, Excelsior Boot Factory. \X7ANTED, a rough Carpenter to AAA.' make Packing Cases—Apply to H. Olson, St. George's Bay Road. Parnell. ANTED, by a young Man, age 22, a Situation of trust in town or country ; good references.—Address A.Z.,Post-office, Auckla_d*.' "TO"ANTED for Mercer, a respec " ™ table Girl as Housemaid.—Apply to Mrs : Campion, at Mrs Bennett's. Newmarket. WANTED, a respectable Lad as , Message Boy for the Star Office. • \XT ANTED, a Journeyman Baker; n,? ™or an Improver to tho Trade.—Apply Thomas Teasdale, Grey-street. l^T ANTED Ito SENT, a corafor ▼ » table House of from seven to ten rooms, in city or immediate vicinity. — _ pply L., Star office. W ANTE 33, by a respectable: •V V Person, a Situation as Working House keeper. -Apply E.D., Stab offico. Y^TANTED, Apprentices for the! Avlkefield S t Trade-APP^ Brothers, WAN TEiJ^TS^ral Servant in A.«. *«. a small family-Apply to Mrs Ryan, corner of Graf ton and Park Roads, between the hours of twelve and two 'TOANTI.D KNOWN, that I in- Tl-va 'A teDd LL-tN<3- OFF FOR FOTTRT BEN* DAYS from this day, March 20, for Cash, andimust be sold; 44 boxes of first-class Raisins only 4_d lb, not to be got in Auckland at the price ; Currants. 21b for 9_d ; Tomato Sauce, 5d bottle, 4s dozen; 31 g roS s of Tin Matches. Is 6d dozen hoxes; Lobsters, only ll.d tiu ; Keillor's Marmalade only Is tin, goo d, only 9d bottle ; Salad Oil,Bdbottle; Full-weight Candles, ll^dlb; Good' Jam, 8d tin ; Plaid Matches, 7Jd dozen ; Castor Oil 7_d: bottle, ,lftrge bottles, iod • Light Blue, 10. lb. i I .J.u fQ? ? 36(U 10 for la ; Salmon .edlh, and id eachHu »time i^H. WA _ _s, mmsA Deals*, mmtfr



i__gagg_*_i«_*____—_««sw>H**aHS^^ WA NTE D KN OWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; 6, 7, and S feat sheets Galvanised Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post, Victoria street. ANTED KNOWiC-The under signed have always on band a large supply o Newcastle and Bv_y of Islands Coal; also,best Cuf and Uncut Wood. Yards : Eetwcon Fort andCustomt house-street,'next Isaacs' Bonded i^tore _ W. & G. WINSTONE. W ATVTEb KNOWN, that D. * * Go__i_ is prepared to sivpply all kinds of limber and oilier Building materials, including Sashes, boors, Mouldings, Broad Timber. House Blocks. Posts, Bails. Hardwood Pelloes, Shafts Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, .Shingle:;, &c. <_c. at the iowest market price, at his lards, Custom-house street. YSjfAM'Ei), the general public to " f know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefiehl-streets, hap, on sale :—"Newcastle Coa (wholesale and retail), at tho lowest rates. Bricks! Lime, Sand, Shells. Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes and Red -sum Felloes, <_c., <_c., alwayson hand. WANTED, 500 iVo__7~of ofd T 1 Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead Canvas, Bagging, Rope, Rags, Cast-off Clothing, & c ' at BA.TOY.B & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland. S. MOSS, Manager. 1/f" OTJNT ED E N SUNDAY i-M. SCHOOL. - Tiie Anniversary TEA MRTSTING (postponed from the Uth. instant,), will be held next MONDAY EVENING, 30th March. A UGKLAND AND ONEHUNGA -OL , . COACHES. The Coaches as above will leave Onehunga at Ba.m. and 12 noon, aad from Auckland at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. R. GILIIAM. A MESTING of the Crodi.oi.To_ Oi.. Messrs J. and .T. SOPP _TT will be held at the office of Geo W. Binney TO-MORROW (Wednes day) 25th March, at 3 o'clock sharp. G. W. BINNEY, d. ii. Mckenzie. T N THE ESTATE O E D. JL STEPHENSON & CO. ' The Trustees request all CLAIMS to bo sent in by THURSDAY, the 20th March instant, naming if in promissory notes or .pen accounts, as a Dividend will be paid forthwith. Claims to be left at tho Stores of E. and H. Isaacs, Port-street. H. ISAACS, \ Trustees. s '7-71- Wok waiuktj, #| ?£ Y--- : , AAA AWITU, POLLOCK S_T '-. ' A'A'A'^A'-: T LAMENT, AND OTHER. STATIONS. The s.s. Tarn o' Shanter will leave tho Government Wharf. Onehunga, for the above places on FRIDAY, the 27th instant, at 12 noon, returning the same day. JAMES W. WALLER, Custom House-street, Auckland ; And Government Wharf, Om-.hunaga. mo JOURNEYMEN COAOH JL MAKERS. A Meeting of tho above will be held on THURS DAY next, 26thinstant, at 7.30 p.m., at the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms. All Members are requested to attend. (Signed) A. VERRALL •XjIOUND, this day, a Purse, con ; JL. • tabling Money.—The owner can liavc the same by applying at this offico and giving description. TO BLACKSMITHS. — Wanted, Iron Work for Drays ; cash on delivery.— Apply AY. R. Harvey, Eranklyn Road. hjT O T I C E . ' All DEBTS duo to Mr Thomas Hide, Deceased, and all ACCOUNTS against the same to be sent to John •Harp, at Mr Allison's, North Shore. NORTH SHORE.—T_~ Let, the Hoiise lately occupied by Mr G. M. Reed, on the outer beach. Eleven rooms. For three months, the remaining term of lease will bo let cheap.—Apply O. Mays, North Shore, or at offico of tnis paper. hvr o t: i o c. I will not bo RESPONSIBLE for any DEBTS contracted by my AVifc, Julia Davis, from, this date. (Signed) J. DAVIS. March 23, 1374. •'* * qiLKS! SILKS! &ILKS! GLOVES! GLOVES! R. W. DYSON ! HAS JUST RECEIVED, EX SUEZ MAIL, 1 case Self colour Grosgrains—beautiful shades 1: case Black Glacds and Gosgrains, from 3s 9d per ,; yard—splendid value cases Ladies' Danish Kid Gloves, 2s 9d per pair 1 case Ladies' French Kid Gloves, 3s 6d per pair 1: case Ladies' Josephine Gloves, 3s 9d per pair REAL LACE COLLARS,, Etc., Etc., Etc. 130, AND 132, QUEEN-STREET, Adjoining- Messrs. Morrins's, Ironmoncers. DYSON, ;yy Importer of Millinery 7 Ribbons, Straw Hats, Feathers, Flowers-., \y Silks, &c. 130 and 132, Queen-street. DYSON, - V;, Importer "AAA:-.,.. AAA A of the Latest Fashions from. London. andjParis. 130 and 132, Queen-street, DYSON, Importer >..■■'•,- and '! •: .. Manufacturer ':-7A77y7 of Ladies' Underclotjiing f>nd Baby^ware. 180 anfl ia_ f Qudon^tract, ', ~



; Q I T X HAL It ; THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, MARCH 24, ; and untiii ruMmr. notice. i | CARANDINI 'OPERATIC AND BALLAD CONCERTS, j And tho Celebrated Mimic, MR. GEORGE COTTERELL. PROGRAMME. i Trio, "The Wreath"—-Madame Carandini,, Miss | -Tronic, and Mr Gordon i Sung, " Ruby"- -Miss Lizzie j Drinking Song, " As in the Cup tho Wine (lies up"— ! Mr Gordon j Trio, "Distant Chimes"--Madame Carandini, the ■ Sisters Lizzie aud Isabella Kecit. and Air, " So M'Abbandoni"—Bliss Fannie ! Ballad, " My Molly Asthorc"—Madame Carandini \ Duet, " The Sailor Sighs"—Miss Lizzie and Mr Sherwin Solo and Chorus, " Daughter of Error"—Miss Isabella and Company. Sketches by Mr G. CottercU— SPEECHES FROM A CHARITY DINNER, By Leitchfleld Mosely. Earl of Mount Stuart proposes a Toast-A very small j portion of the Report, as read by Mr Duffer—M. Hector dc Longbeau, the great French Writer, proposer •' The Ladies"—Opera Di Camera—Adol phus, Boosher, Esq., a distinguished Musician, who doesn't know a note of Music, but' who, being a Man of the World, can make " Much Ado about Nothing," will sing selections ircm his Grand Opera of Umb-ggiana. Selections from Verdi's Opera, "Erani"— Company.' Song, "J'Jl seek for thee in every Flower"—Miss Isabella Cavatina, " The Merry Zingara"—Miss Lizzie Son;;, " England's Dead- Mr Gordon Scotch Ballad, " Auld Robin Gray"—Madame Caran dini Part Song, " The Nightingale"—The Sisters Fannie and Isabella, and Messrs Sherwin aad Gordon Solo Nasaline, "The Carnival de Venice"—Mr Cotterell Song, •' When the Swallows" —Miss Pannie Ma.rigal, " Down in a Flowery Vale." Prices of Admission :-First Seats, 3s ; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. Tickets to be obtained and Seats reserved at Upton's, Queen-stro*:t Doors open at 7.30 ; Concert to commence at 8 o'clock. EONSOKTBY HAL L. .GRAND CONCEET THU RSD AY, MAR OH 26. The CHORAL SOCIETY have kindly consented to give a GRAND CONCERT to open the above Hall. PROGRAMME. Pa?.-.t I. Overture, " Masaniello" (Auber) Chorus from " Moses in Egypt" (Rossini) Song, "My Sweetheart when a Boy" (Morgan)—Mr Wareham Quartette, "When Winds breathe Soft" (Bishop) Waltze, "Die Hydropatem" (Gung'l) Solo, "With Vorduo Clad" (Creation, Haydn)— Mrs Mitchell Madrigal, " Down in a Flowery Vale" Galop, "Syren" (Gung'l) PART 11. Overture, " Fra Diavolo" (Auber) Song, " oh Siug to Me the old Scotch Songs" (Leeson) Mrs Mitchell Chorus, " The Heavens ■ are Telling" (Creation, Haydn) Solo, Pianoforte—Lady Amateur Song, " bpeed on my Bark" (Leslie)—Mr Blaydes Part Song, "War Song' (Orpheus) Chorus from " Robin i_ood " Galop, " Ehestauds Jfreuden" (Strauss) God Save the Queen! Doors open at half-past 7 ; performance to com mence at 8 o'clock. A d mission—HALF-A -CROWN. Tickets may be obtained of Mrs Taylor, Post office, Ponsonby Road ; Messrs Dpton and Co , Mr "VV'ayte, and Mr Chapman, Queen-street, or of any Member of the Committee. I.ODGE UNITED SERVICE, J-4 Ko 427, I.C. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room, Maso_ic Hotel, Princes-street, TO-MORROW (Wednesday) EVEN ING, the 25th inst., at 7.30. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend, i By order of the W.M. FRANCIS B. BARNES, Secretary. LOST, on the afternoon of Eriday last in Queen-street, a White POODLE DOG . answers to the aame of "Prince," (long wool, toes and nose clipped)— Any person returning the . same to the Inspector of AVeights and Measures, will be rewarded, and anyone detaining the dog after this lotice will have to stand the consequences of their doing so at the Polico Court FH. LEWIS SON having returned . from the South will give away his £20 GIFT, at his Shop, on WEDNESDAY, at four o'clock. Ticket-holders requested to attend. P. H. LEWISSON.' jJJ A T lONAI BANK OF NEW ZEALAND (Limited). j A Call (tho Fourth) of TEN SHILLINGS per Share on the Shares on the Colonial will be due and payable on the Ist April next, at the Banks Qflices in AUCKLAND, GR AHAMSTOWN, CORO MANDEL, TAURANGA, and HAMILTON. The Fifth Call of TEN SHILLINGS per Share will be due on tho Ist July next. ADAM RUENES, !•-** Inspector and General Manager. Wellington, March 23, 1874. T)OOB GRASS (Cynodon Dacty ■^J> 10n).—2721bs of the above Grass iust lauded ex Hero.—W. J. Hurst* and Co., Seedsmen, next Smithern'Cross office. LOST, one day last week, a small PURSE, containing two One Pound Notes. - Any person bringing the same to the Star office will be rewarded, j T.OBT, a Deposit Receipt of the I *-« Union Bank of Australia, No. 3946, for £160, dated 21st March. 1874.—Anyone returning the same to the Union Bank will receive One Pound Reward. The receipt is useless ton ayone but the owner. T OST or STOLEN", a small White •JLJ Poodle, the hair on bac. and ears newly cut. Anyone bringing her to the office of thia paper will be rewarded. Anyone detaining her after this notice Will be prosecuted. La3t seen at tho corner of Queen and Edwardes-streets. "J^" O T I 0 ;E. All DEBTS due to R. H. Dudbr, Storekeeper, North Shore, are requested to be settled on or before 31st inst., or legal proceedings will be taken to re cover the same, R. H. DUDER. Thursday, March 19,1874. ri A U T [ O N •". 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, som» 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 in consequence caused his TRADE MARK to be Registered under the provisions of the "Trade Marks Act, 1866," and proceedingsl will' bo taken against such persons as may forge or counterfeit such mark. The public are < cautioned to ASK'FOB OLSON'S SAUCE, a aafl §60 thai the aama is Stawpad o_ TfetU. and I r *6iW. 9*13 wapp. mm\ with H% mMmm _beij



p.ALIFORNIAN SALMON, Vy A rERY PRIME, NEAV CURE, In Kegs, on Sale. B. TON Iv S & CO. 4 s A ~L E ONE MONTH ONLY! AT „ | REDUCED PEICES, OJ? SINCER'S NEAV NOISELESS LOCK-STITCH FAMILY SEAVING MACHINES. M. A. ALDRICH, AGENT, Shoetiakd str c c t. A UCKLAND VOLUNTEERS. The Officers of the Force arc requested to meet at tho Drill-Shed, THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, at 8 o'clock, to consider tho Reception of the Repre sentatives up on their return. E. H. FEATON, Captain A.V. A. T7ICTORIA COMPANY AUCK- V LAND EIFLB VOLUNTEERS. The Monthly Inspection of the above Corps (post poned from tho 10th instant) will be held in the Drill shed on TUESDAY, Marcli 24th, at 7,30 p.m. Every member requested to attend. By order. LIEUT. THOMPSON. Commanding Company. THOS. C. SELF, Secretary. 1 TeLIVEBY OE SOOEIA ASH ALJ ON NEAV ROAD, SHOAL BAY, NORTH SHORE. Superintendent's Office, Auckland, March 10,1874. TENDERS are invited for the above work and wil .be received at this office until NOON of AVEDNES' DAY, the 95th instant. Specifications may be seen and forms of tender obtained at the Public Works Office, Shortland street. J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. .Ilk JBL IN OFFICIAL g* j ~ gggS AGENCY jyi STEIBUTION SCHEDULES UNDER THE MINING COMPANIES LIMITED LIABILITY ACTS, 1805,1870, AND 1871. IN THE MATTER OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). * Assets £134 10 5 Liabilities, including costs.. .. .. £133 3 0 MODE OF .DISTRIBUTION. I hereby declare a Payment of Twenty Shillings in the Pound to all Creditors proved and unpaid in the above-named Company, payable on and after the 10th day of Apr 1,1874. HORATIO NELSON WARNER, Official Agent. IN THE MATTER OF THE WAIOTAHI CASCADES GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). Assets £54 17 4 Reduced liabilities, including costs .. £54 11 2 MODE OF DISTRIBUTION. I hereby decHre a final Payment of Five Shillings in the Pound (15s alveady paid) to all Creditors proved and unpaid in the above-named Company, payable on and after the 10th day of April, 1574. HORATIO NELSON WARNER, Official Agent. _£J%sl3&§3i_S-€__t TQISTEICT CEDES S. ,-' 't .;.-'. Militia and A rolunteer Office, Auckland, Marcb 23, 1574. The Officers Commanding the Auckland District notifies for general information that on the yacht Blanche being signalled with His Excellency the Governor on board the Volunteer force of the City will Parade in the full dress of their corps as Guard of Honour in the following manner :— Notice will be given by firing threo guns. The Auckland Troop in Lower Queen-street facing eastward as His Excellency's Cavalry escort. The ArtiUery on the Military Road to fire Salute on His Excellency landing. The Engineer Company and Cadets, Scottish, Vic toria, and Hobson Companies, with Band, at Govern ment House. The remaining Corps, including Cadets, in line facing eastward, with their Bands, on Queen-stroet AVharf. Volunteers not in full dress uniform of -their corps are not required to fall in with their Companies. By order. MAJOR COOPER. npHE NATIONAL EIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEAV ZEALAND, Grants Policies, covering the risk of Loss by Fire on Stores, Hotels, Dwellings, Farm Buildings, Mills, and their contents, at as low rates as any Colonial or Foreign Office. Hulls of Vessels insured for Time or Voyage, also AVool and other Merchandise, at sea risks, at lowest rates. Auckland Branch Offices : 25, QUEEN-STREET. ANDREW G. MILLAR, _^ Local Manager. EDUCATIONAL RESERVES. The Board of Education invite Tenders to be sent in on or before Noon of the 31st March next from Persons wishing to Lease any of the Rural or Subur ban Educational Reserves in the Province. The Board rio not bind themselves to accept any, or the highest tender. Tenders to state, in addition to the rent, the period for which a lease is desired. Period not lo exceed 21 years. Schedules of the Reserves and further particulars can be obtained on application at the office of the Board. Tenders to be marked on the envelope as " Tenders for Reserves," in order that _ey may remain unopened till 31st March. FREDERICK J. MOSS,' • Secretary. TUT O U R N I N G THE BEST STOCK OF In the City is to be found at J. M. McLAC ELAN'S - 216, QUEEN-STREET. s. d. s. d Black Alpacas, from 0 B|tto4 0 Black Muslin 0. 7„ to 1 4 Black Glace Grenadines, from .. 0 11J to 2 0 Black Challis Bareges, from .. ..1 7to 2 3 Black Prints, from 0' 7_ to 1 0 Black Figured Alpacas, from .. ..1 Bto 1 111 Black Llama, from 1 6to 2 3 Black Taijudne (Mourning Alpaca) .. 3 oto4 ' 6 Black Sedan Cord (woqldyefl) frpjn.. 2 10 to 8 0 Blackßasathes, worn .. ~ ~9 3U> 8 0 Sh-ok Bftimetu Cxm, ttm ~ » _ Otoi ti Black ya-f&rasiiia; (situ Warp)ift6_i ii 5 ato ti ti *_Jia.Meobu*g.frO_i a v «. 1 o{% . _



_»_i«.w_B_»_<_w_a_--__«^^ TO CABINETMAKERS.— AY anted one or two good Hands.—T &H. Cooke, Cabinetmakers and Upholsterers, 1-IS, Queen street. T 0 LE T, npHOSE .Large and Commodious -ft- Premises known as tho BRIDGE HOTIiL Coromandel, containing] 7 rooms and Kitchen. Ap pli cations in writing, will be received by the under sig ned. Address— Kapanga Ch'ambeis, Coromandel. W. HORNE. Coromandel, Fcbvuary 23, 1574. THO LET, a large Brick Cellar in -X- Lower Queen-street.1 ICOft long x 25 feet. Cart entrance at the rear, with good back yard with covered Shed. AVonld make a first.-rate Bottling Store—For address, apply at the Evuninc; Star office. ~, POPULAR SINGING CLASSES -*-'.. ON THE . TONIC SOL-PA METHOD. The Third Elementary Class on this favourite method, will be commenced by MB CHARLES BLOMFIBLD, in the Edwardc. street School-room, on THURSDAY Evening, April IG, when Subscrip tions will be taken and Members enrolled by the Secretary. Tickets for the six months' couvse—Gentlemen, 10s ; Ladies, 6s ; Children, Gs (including Music). WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15. TO INVESTORS. .FREEHOLD PROPERTY IN A RISING LOCALITY IN THE CITY. THE : Subscribers have received in structions from the Executors of the late Mr Thomas Hyde, to sell by public auction at the Corner Mart, on AY ednesday, 15th April, at 12 o'clock, The Freehold Allotment, 50ft x 150 ft, being parts of Nos 3 and 5, of Section 19, City of Auckland, with frontage to Dock-street, and an entrance to Duke-street, with the four neat and well ■ built Cottages erected thereon, with bricked well, &c. 'I ho Houses well tenanted, and yielding a rent of £ per week. To bo sold ,in one lot. . • Terms :—Cash. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, MARCH 25J ' CORN EXCHANGE. BUITER! CHEESE! HAMS! BACON! ' Ex Dauntless, -from Lyttelton. . GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by; public auction at the Corn Exchange To-morrow, 25th March, at 11 o'clock sharp,' 8 cases Canterbury Cheese 15 kegs Canterbury Butter 10 cases Bacon and Hams. Terms at Sale. ; «— — WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25. CORN EXCHANGE. TEA! SUGAR! RICE! EX QUEEN OF THE SEAS, EROM ADELAIDE. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange, on TUESDAY, March 24, at 11 o'clock sharp, Ex Queen of the Seas, from Adelaide. 500 bags Dressed Patna Rice Ella Gladstone 38—40 boxes Fine Congou Tea 39-40 „ „ Annie Bow 154—25 „ „ „ 111-20 , „ , 126—15 " . , { . ~ ' ! 123-10 ■ j, „ 192-10 chests 107-10 158 -10 „ . „ . '„ ' . 156—10 „* '■■•''„ „ 160—10 „ „ 2—15 boxes Finest Gunpowder Tea ' 3—15 „ 5— 5 „ Scsnted Pekoe » 6— 5 „ „ „ B^-15 „ Orange Pekoo A■'■-,,' ' 9-10 „ 10-12 „ „ 11—15 „ 167 mats Mauritius Sugar. Terms at Sale. Samples can be had at the Auction Rooms. J _P THURSDAY, MARCH 26. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OP EDUCATION. BUILDING ALLOTMENTS .jr. AT DEVONPORT. EO BE LEASED EOR * A TERM OP 21 i , ~ , ~ , YEARS. j ._ * _ oiuti n*"''' !•*> - ■■'-* THE subscriber has received instruc tions to Lease by public auction, on Thursday, March 26, at.l 2 o'qlock, for a term of 21year3, The following EDUCATIONAL ENDOWMENTS, viz: — SUB-DIVISION of ALLOTMENTS 36. 37, and 39, Section 2, TAKAPCNA, subdivided into 17 Large Allotments, having frontages from !* 80 to 180 feet to the Lake and Beach Roads, by depths ranging from 200 to 400 feet. The Board of Education have decided to Lease the above with conditions favourable to purchasers. GEORGE SIBBIN, . • : • -Auctioneer. , WEDNESDAY, 11 O'CLOCK A.M. HOBSON-STREET. CLEARING-OUT SALE, STOCK, HOUSE -s£k?xJ UENITURE ' SEWING MA CHINES, &c. • R. ARTHUR TT A S received instruction. from J-JL Mr J. Williams, of the Market and Hobson street, (who is leaving for London, per Hindostan) to sell at his residence, Hobson-street, one door from Victoria-street, on WEDNESDAY next, 25th inst,, at Ho clock a.m. The EM TIRE STOCK, consisting of- Hosiery, Haberdashery, Toys, Jewellery Glass, Salt Cellars, Hoots, Pictures, Pencils' &c. ; also, Household Furniture, consisting of Chairs, TaWqs, Washing Bt_nds. Cheat. praws. Dressing Tahte, Safe, & B (J Kitoheu Rmm | fti-o, a toi-v-aw stage.'. _.wl_w | MftuhlJiij a new .land Sowing Maehtae, MA. to us m\\ vathtiut m m_hm mm J