TELEGRAPHIC.

ci (irom our own Correspondent.)

LATEST FROM WAIKATO.

THE goveenor;s a Jisit to ngarua pbstkuctivb ■ hhe at hamiton ,- A TIO N ALBANK w PREMISES BURNT .HAMILTON. Sunday. Mr Hough's store, near the Post-office, and Mr Smith's chemist's shop were burnt £n at half-past 4 o'clock this morning. ; The two properties were valued at six and Longbottom's store had a narrow escape. The inhabitants, including Colonel Lyon, Mr Leary, Mr Shiel, and the force of the Coßstabulary contributed to save property. The temporary offices of the National jkak were likev.'se totally destroyed. The osh and books wore saved, but the fittings ffer e burned. Another house belonging to Mrs Dunn was burnt down in the afternoon. Jlr Smith's building stock and furniture W ere insured in the Royal office for £1000. believe there were no other insurances.

ALEXANDRA.

This day

There is nothing new to-day. ; Rewi returned from Kopua yesterday. The native contingent go down to Ngarua wahia to meet the Governor. Mr Mackay leaves here to-day. Major Jackson's Cavalry are under orders for Ngaruawahia.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

FOUR THOUSAND OUNCES FROM s THE WHAU.

PAINFUL ACCIDENT.

GEAHAMSTOWN.

This day. The Whau has melted 4,0750z Isdwfc gold. The loss was less than 1£ per cent..

The Sons of Freedom are sending down quartz. The struck the new lode, two feet thick, in the 150 feet level. The Nonpareil forfeited shares were sold by auction to-day at 5s 6d per share. One purchaser: took the whole lot, 320, which were knocked down at once.

The Caledonian yield is 87oz from 62 tons stone."

Kobert Wingate, boss of the shift in the Black An«el mine, had the first joints of his thumb and fore-finger taken off by being caught in the cog-wheels of an engine.

TAURANGA.

Monday.

The s.s. Murray arrived yesterday morn ing at one o'clock. She sails again at two this afternoon for Auckland.

The Southern Cross leaves for Auckland to-morrow.

Mr Morrison, of the Tauranga, has taken the Kotorua hotel. He has a large staff of servants, and good accommodation for visitors dr invalids.

The passengers by the Murray are Messrs MoPherson, Stokes, Cochrane, May, Golds worthy, Wilson, German, Graham, and Cop land. I QThe Grand Deputy Representative, Mr Aftin, addressed a monster meeting at the Court-house, the Rev Mr Jordan in the chair. There was great excitement. To ligit the initiation of members of the order of Good Templars will take place. The article in Saturday's Standard was treated with contempt.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS.

BLUFF.

This day.

Arrived on Sunday, William Davil, with 289 immigrants, all well, 85 days from Lon don. Nine infants died on the passage.

LAND SALE THIS DAY.

Messrs Samuel Coehrance and Sons sold the estate of Campbellville, Ponsonby, at their Land Mart, Fort-street, to-day. There was a large ;jittendance, and bidding was kept up with a good deal of spirit. The whole of the allotments along the Shelly Beach road from' Pcnsonby road to the inaction pf Emmetu and Hackett-streets, with the back,, allotments fronting Curran street, forming sec. 4, were bought by Mr Campbell ;lot 19, at £1 18s ; 18, £2 14s ; and from 15 fo 12 at 7s 6d to 8s ; lot 1 at £1 18s ; and 2 to 5s Curran-street at 8s 6d to 5s 6d per wt. Lots 6, 9, and 10, fronting Shelly Beach Road, fetched* 7s and 7s 6d, and were bought by Mr Hamilton, who was also the purchaser of the remaining seven allot ments of section No. 5 at from 4s 6d » ss. 6d a foot. Allotments 19 to 26, wirran-street, brought from" 4s 6d to «• 6<L; lot 23, Ponsonby road, 55., and lot 6s. per foot; lots Ito 9, Wallace-street, «. 6d. to ss. a foot; and the allotments wonting the sea between Point Hern and Uome Bay, Nob. 11 to 16, 2s. 6cl. to 6s. per

FRANKLIN ELECTION.

The returns jbo hand leave no doubt of Mr Joseph May's return. The following are the nforna so far as known •— '

0_ «., . t 121 173 116 j£« i'ukekohe ' correspondent writes :— ' W Wa? not the lightest interest shown Mffi* ,erday m connection with the VoW There t were only fifteen C a K edo, utof awards of one hun tricfc auifi%,fetors resident in the dis- Poll- ir^ wia«ißttte state of the

CRICKET MATCH.

■ C.C. v. Country (Eighteen). earUer J eJ?aat^"of which we reported the ■o+ vU ,Satrirday evening, was inaS/t about 4.20' p.m., and resulted *be2S °P the Country folka by 15 runs. iori^^S cleared off about the time °toam^ a UC]M ay. a splendid wicket was i cPountryhavingwontb.etoss, 0{ Mess™ w the defensive to the bowling deeded i« Rees- The latter tfooKh »» gaining fourteen wickets, \ l^tVSb^ 8 i COnfeBB» afe the sacrifice of J,aC.C. thJnSfte maßS a of For the * L^ n Bof Mesara. Abraham and J attlcal«ly good, the latter ""*&*!*% ow of t£ finert not out

innings we have had the pleasure of chron icling having put together eighteen quite in a professional manner.

SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COM PANY.-THIRD HALF-YEARLY MEETING.

The half-yearly meeting of the South British Insurance Company was held this afternoon at the offices of the company. A large num ber of shareholders were present. Mr W. C. Daldy, the chairman of the company, presided, and called upon the manager, Mr A. Boardman, to read the re port and balance-sheet for the past year which was as follows :—

Third Half-yearly Report presented at the General Meeting of Shareholders held at the office of the Company, Queen-street, Auckland, on Monday, April 13th, 1874.

The directors, in presenting to the share holders the third half-yearly report and balance-sheet of the company's affairs, have again the pleasure of congratulating them on a large and steady increase of business, with not more than a fair average of losses. The total premiums received during the half year amount to £31,092 8s lid ; leaving, after deducting £3,196 Is sd, amount paid for re-insurances—£27,B96 7a 6d as against £17,933 3s 6d for the previous, and £14,001 for the first halt-year. The third half-year's premiums show an increase of 64 per cent, on those of the second, and are nearly double those of the first half. The losses for the half-year amount to £13,570 15s lOd. The marked increase in the business of the Company, notwithstanding increased insur ance competition in the colony, will be gratify ing to the_ Shareholders, and will doubtless be an incentive to them to continue to use their influence in favor of their company. The amount to the credit of profit and loss on clos ing the books at the end of the h^-yeat was £22,509 13s 3d; the Sectors have carried £10,000 of th;/ a t0 t he R eserV e Fund and £4,687 10s, equal to 2s 6d per shar c ?o ca^pa^ anc i tne balance £7,822 3s 3d is brought forward to currrent half, year. The paid-up capital is no £ £42,187 10s; the Reserve Fund £20,000. The shareholders, bearing in mind the increasing business of the Company, will doubtless cordially concur in the policy adopted by the Directors of making additions to the Capital and Reserve Fund rather than [ now taking money from the business to pay dividends ; while the general public, both investors and insurers, will not fail to perceive an anxious desire to build up a thoroughly sound insti tution.

The London Agency, now in full working order, is already doing a considerable busi ness. This is owing to the valuable support afforded by the numerous importers of the colony, many of whom are shareholders in the company. Relying on this Bupport from both shareholders and others, friends of local institutions, the directors anticipate that the company will have a large and con stantly increasing business between London and the various ports of New Zealand, as also those of Australia. It will be the duty af this meeting to elect two auditors of the company in the place of John Batger and T. Leigh White, EEqs., whose term of office is expired, and who are eligible for re-election.. —For the Board of Directors, William C. Daldy, . Chairman. BALANCE-SHEET. To Capital Account— £ s. d. 37,500 Shares at £20 each 750,000 0 0 Paid-up, £1 2s 6d per share 42,187 10 0 Uncalled capital 707,812 10 0 „ Reserve Fund 20,000 0 0 ~ Profit and Loss (New Account) ... 7,822 3 3 £7Q,009 13 3 , . £ b. d. By Investment 52,714 12 6 Cash in Union Bank ...^ 5,005 2 3 „ Bill Receivable ... ... 2,610 0 0 „ Bilanee at Agencies ... 7,881 1. 0 „ Sundry Debtors... ... 330 12 2 „ Furniture, Office Fittings,. Stationery, &'o. ... 868 5 4 £70,000 13 3 : PKOPIT AND LOSSjjACCOTTHT. £ 8. d. To Fire and Marine losses ... 13,750 15 10 „ Commission 2,511 10 4 „ Salaries, Rent, Advertis ing, Printing, and General -v Expenses 26,811 8 2 Transfer te Capital Account 4,687 10 0 " Reserve Fund... 10,000 0 0 „ Balance ;;;,. . 7,822 3 3 £41,273 12 1 £ a. d. By balance from last year 11,941 12 11 ~ Premiums received.,! £ &••£ :31,092 8 11 ~ Less re-inßurances ......... 3,196 1 5 Interest, dividends, Sctf;.;.: 1,396 6 8 „ Transferees ...' . x.. 39 5 0 .■ -'jy x . \i:,rt .so.- r« ;n . ■ '__ ' - ; j:- £41,273 12 1 In moving the adpptiopt -of the repor, Mr Daldy congratulated the shareholders upon the position of the Company. It had been said by some that theMiew Insurance Companies were only acquiring thp business of the older institutions, but if they considered the in- j crease of property to be insured they would ] find that the new companies only kept pace with the increase of business. There was no ! reason why in a short time the South British should not be one of the most important in • the Southern hemisphere, \. :; j Mr Hobbs seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. ;., , - On the motion of Mr Howard, the salary or the auditors was increased from £42 to £60. Messrs John Batger and T. L. White, the retiring auditors, were then re-elected. - Mr Hughes then proposed a vote of thanks to the directors. " * Mr A. Beetham responded on behalf of the directors, and moved that a vote of thanks b* also' paid to the manager, agents, and officers of the company. This was seconded by Mr Hughes and, carried unanimously. Mr Hughes enquired if, when the salary of the (auditors was raised, it had been thought advisable to raise the salaries of the officers of the establishment ? . The Chairman replied that their salaries had been raised.- ■?' i v j j-u Mr. Boardman having acknowledged the vote of thanks to the manager and o&cers, the meeting (which was most unanimous throughout) concluded with the customary vote of thanks to the Chairman. -

FAREWELL ADDRESS TO SIR WM. AND LADY MARTIN.

The departure of the s.s. Mongol this after noon was marked by an occurrence of such interest that we regret that the late hour at which it. took place precludes our doing more than announcing the fact. An address was presented by his Honor the Snp«m tendent to Sir William and Lady Martin on ■ the occasion of their leaving for England. The address we have already published. During the reading of it by tas Honor, the main "Tof the wharf where the presentation took place was densely crowded by persons ' anxious to witness this

last mark of esteem on the part of the citizens of Auckland being paid to the venerable and much. - loved late Chief Justice and his lady. His Honor read |he address with much emotion, which was shared by the recipients and the bystanders. At the conclusion Sir William Martin re plied in some well chosen words expressive of the; sorrow he and Lady Martin felt at leaving tneir friends in Auckland. Sir Wil liam referred to thirty-three years of resi denceih Auckland, and : said he should always look back upon that time with hearfelt pleasure. During. Sir William's speech large number of friends of the departing, couple, who vsere standing round could not restrain their feelings. Even tear 3 were seen in the eyes of the sterner sex. The scene was most affecting Several old Maori women pressed forward and clung to Lady Martin as if they would not allow her to go. No doubt, poor creatures, they have lost their kindest bene factors. Before Sir William and Lady Mar tin went o"n board they were loudly and re peatedly cheered. In addition to his Honor the Superintendent, Sir George A. Arney, Bishop Cowie, Rev. C. M. Nelson, Beys. Mitchell, Drs. Kinder, Piu-chas, and Maun sell, and several other gentlemen assisted at the presentation.

CONTRACTORS' TROUBLES.

the Editor of the Evening StaS,./- Sic, —In the name of humanity is it not sufficient that' a policeman should be fouiid to prosecute me witnout your coming to his aid with a local, particularly as the said policeman is backed up by, a member of great weight in the Improvement commis sioners. [See your police report in Saturday's issue], I am described as a contractor ap pearing in answer to a summons charging me with a breach of the by-law No. (> in making a dangerous cut iiingin Wynyard-street, and omitting during the work to take the necessary precaution for guarding against in jury to persons passing along such street on the 30th ultimo. It is singular that this street, or rather the locality where this street is about being constructed, has never been within the memory of the oldest inhabitant anything butaresort for Mrs Ryan's cows and some Scotch thistles, and now the works having connected one main stieet, Graf ton Road, with another-street, Domain-street, with a level surface, it cannot possibly be the fault of me, the contractor, that any indivi dual should think proper to fall over from the properties on either side, which are not pub lic, but private, on which they have no busi ness whatever. I can positively assert that no person travelling on the public street can meet with an accident, and that the "work has been carried out according to plans and specifications, and in the very shape and pattern as contracted by me with the Im provement Commissioners, and that it was at the time complained of as little dangerous as the Commissioners intend to leave it for years to come. You are quite right in stating that there is an animus existing somewhere, for why should I be picked out to persecute when, for instance, the Provin cial Government are at present engaged in carrying out works in Symonds-street adjoin ing the Catholic burying ground in making a footpath, causing a precipice of some thirty feet.high, without either lights or fencing, in a very public thoroughfare, and which is also under the eye of the police. There is also a double injustice in this case, >as men of all denominations might meet with their long home in a Roman Catholic burying ground. As for the innocent lambs, the City Commis sioners, who are, according to your local, prevented from carrying out the law =,by quibbles, I have only to'refer to Cook-street, close to the Market Hotel, adjoining the Oddfellow's Hall; also another portion close Hobson-street, and further, west an embank ment of some thirty feet high, with fifteen feet of a roadway, as well as a cutting some 20 feethigh, surrounded by 3 large population, left unprotected without either light or fencing. I would also call attention to the fact that the contractors for Wellesley and Coburg streets are allowed to leave breakneck pre cipices on their works without any protection whatever. Idp not know who the real contrac tors for these works are, but whoever they may be they seem to do with impunity what another contractor not so highly favoured is liable, to be punished for.—Yours, &c., James Dempsev.—[We care not where or by 'whom these dangerous places are left, the law should be enforced against the responsible parties. The police should makje a note of our correspondent's suggestions, and see that the necessary precautions, are taken to prevent injury to life and limb.—Ed. U.S.]

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WANTED, a respectable Lad for a Jeweller's Shop ; references required.— Apply to M. Montague, Queen-3treet. WASTED, for a first-class Hotel at the Thames, where'therr nrn r.o Children, a good General Servant.—Apply 0..;:w -.v_; i..v Stab. ! '':.■'■'■: ' \ r' .'.. i ,■'/ . ' !^TB WANTED,, a, respectable Man. tTseful for an Hotel.—Victoria Hotel. WANTED, a G-eneral Servant for the Country ; ' good wages.—Apply to Mrs Malcolmson, Alton Road. WANTED, a Man to Kepair a Baker's' Oven .'—Apply to C. Woodward and Son, 260, Queen-street. XKT ANTED, Purchasers for • Y,T HOBA.KT TOWN POSTS and BAILS, sft and 6ft PALINGS, Also, a Quantity of HAKDWOOD, suitable for Wheelwrights and others. TO BE SOLD CHEAP. Apply to x <■ . •s :''■ I " "AECHARD & BROWN, ■ sj o .Mechanic's Bay. WANTED immediately; a respec j table Seivant Girl about 15 years of age.— Apply Mrs Mitchell; <Pftt-street, Newton, near Wes leyan Church. WANTED, near North Shore, a respectable young Gir,l about 15 or 16 ; comfortable situation.—Apply Mrs Payne, Princes street, Auckland. WANTED, Furnished. Apartments; jtwo Bed-rooms and .Sitting-rooms, with attendance ; suburbs prefe,rre<L—Addrers/W.'JBJ.y office of this paper. "" ~" '' -- '*' ■» WANTED; a Steady : Man Servant; 'who has been accustomed to assist,in a Garden and make himself generally useful; also, a Female Servant who understands Plain Cooking.— Apply to Mrs Beckham, Graf ton Road. • ,? JJTjj ' WAITED, Workers for the Dress * making Boom. : g^| • ; S.^J..;R. VAILE^/i' WANTED to BUY, two. £30 !Land Orders.—Apply to Stewart and Appleby, West Queen-street. WANTED, a Timber Stacker for Tairua, Sawmills—Apply at the office Custom-house-street. WANTED, a strong Lad for the Smith Shop- —Apply to Cousin 3 and Atkin, Victoria Steam Carriage and Wheel Factory. ANTED, a competent Pastry ). Cook and Confectioner; first hand.—Apply ; to|o. Canning, St. Mungo Cafe.



WANTED, a strong Lad as Third Cook.—Apply on board s.s. Ladybird, Onehunga. fly ANTED, a few good Hands, Iron v V Turners, Fitters, Boilermakers, Smiths, and one Patternmaker ; good wages given for good hands. — T. McCoskric, Staffordshire Iron Works, Hobson-street. WANiED,TENDERS for Convey ing, Lifting, and Lowering 2 BOILERS and DOME in the HauraHa, steamer. Contractors to find their own lifting gear, conveyance, &c. Boiler to be seen at the Staffordshire Iron Works, Bobson street.—For particulars apply to Messrs Holmes Brothers, North Shore. WANTED, a Strong Boy.—Apply to T- Shaw, jun., next Mr Good's, Yincent sreet. WANTED, a General Servant for the country.—Apply to Messrs Jakins and Wilcox, Durham-street. WATERLOO QUADRANT. MISS NORMAN'S SCHOOL. The Second Quarter of the year will commence on MONDAY thfl lfth instant. WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, lion, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, Rags, Cast-off Clothing, &c, at BAT3YK & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland. S. MOSS, Manage WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed have always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also.best Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards : Between Fort and Custom-' house-street, next Isaacs' Bonded Store. _______ W. & G. WIMSTONE. WANTED, a Situation as "Working Housekeeper or Waitress, or to assist in a Shop.—Address A.E., Star oflice. WAN TRD, a first-class Machinist; highest wages given.—William JJyland, Boot Closer, Wyndham--£reet. WANTED, Apprentices for the Boot Trado — Apply to Garrett Brotheis. ANTUD for the Waikato, two' respectable Girls as General Servants ; references required. Wages, 12s per week. Washing niven out. Coach fare paid.—For address apply at this office. WANTED, an experienced Genera* Servant. Apply to Mrs Stannus Jonei • Fianklyn Road. WAN TED to SELL, a Live Seal; r'so a Man to take charge of this Wonderful Co' iosity of the Deep. l\ow on Exhibition at Dyer's S.loon, Old Market Square. Only Cd Admission. WA NTED, Shoemakers; men used to the Bench. Also, a good Machinist.— Apply at W. P.- 'ker's London Boot Factory, Wakc field-slreet. WANTED, A good Finisher.—George Henms, Excelsior Boot Factory. WANTED KNOWN, that D Goldik is prepared to supply all tinds o Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, 1 oors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House B'.ocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, ShiDgles, &c.,&c, at the iowest market pTice, at his Yards, Custom-house s i,reet. W; AM TED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefi eld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and retai'), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, a nd Red -gum Felloes, &c, &c, alwayson hand. WAN TED to LET, a small Store corner of Durfcam and Albert-street.—Apply to R Sheddan, Cooper, next door. Ren*, 10s per week. WANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sale (cheap), Ploughs ; C, 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanised Corrugated Iron ; also, Pumps, Paints, &c, &0.,.at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. FOUND, a Dog.—The owner can have the same by calling at Atkins Printing Office, and paying expenses. A/TRB. MITCHEL'S CONCERT. FULL REHEARSAL IN THE CHORAL HALL. MONDAY NEXT, AT 7.30 P.M. All intending to tako part please be present. aY-MONDS-BTEEET. MRS. GLOVER will receive her pupils after the Easter recess, on TUESDAY, the 14th instant. T U r S T OPENED, £500 WORTH .OF. -if; NEW GOODS, Consisting of GOLD BRACELETS, LARGE OYNX LOCKETS, set with stones, BROAD NECKLETS, LARGE CROSSES, LADIES' GEM SETS, &c, &c, And am SeL'ing tUem at a GREAT REDUCTION. F. H. LBWISSON, QUEEN-STREET. T3EMOVING- TOLL-HOUSE, JLV GREAT NORTH ROAD. S Superintendent's Office, ■ •-.,:• Auckland, April 13, 1874. TENDERS are invited for the above work, ui-. . . :i be received at this office until Noon of MONI>AY, the 27th inst. • .= ,- Specification may, "be seen, and forma of tender obtained at the Public Works office, Shortland-street. •- J. WILLIAMSON, Superintendent. m O M V SUPPOKTIK B. = GENTLEMEN, —Irbeg sincerely to thank you for your support during tii'e late Election in the Franklin district, and it 1b toxme especially flattering when I remember that I entered the field after the majority of votes h'adlbeten '■ already pledged, and that those acbordeAtomeiinthe Wairoa, Bombay, Mauku, and Waiuku districts were offered without my having had the pleasure of visiting the electors and makiDg my self personally acquainted with their views on pub3ic questions generally. /.Hoping at some future period to be again honored, with your confidence, and pledg ing myself to supJMwt, those great principles of which Cobden was the champion, and to which Sir Robert Peel became acohvert. ,•,> ,j ram, gentlemen, :.'".» " Yours gratefully, F. H; TROUP. . Auckland, April 13,1874. v ..... .: T7ICT0BIA:: GOMMKX, A.E.V- All Members are requested to Parade in Full Dress on T tfESDAY next, 14th instant, at 7.80 p.m. sharp, as important Business will beTwought forward. ~... . By order of _, E K KO M, fc • Commandiag Victoria Co. . ~t,:C.^selb;,^: :r : ; v v- ; B«oretar7. NEWIABKBT LITERARY INSTITUTE.—Mr Oarlyle will read a Paper i oa the Darwin Theory on TUESDAY, at 8 p.m. I



piillNCS OF WALES THEATEB. TuJS (Saturday) EVENING, APRIL 11. LAST NIGHT ! Steamboat Act of the OCTOROON. SSno-ing, Dancing <&c. To conclude with IL-TE BATED IL TROVATORE. Asacena Mr G. W. Collier Conductor of Orchestra \. .. Mr R. J. DeLias Startling Announcement! 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. Auckland, 16th March, 1874. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNEL AUCKLAND. Established 1855. Head Master-James Adams, 8.A., Member of the Convocation of the London University Classical Mi-ster—Rev Joseph Bates Drawing Master—Mr J. C. fioyte Assistant Master—Mr C. J. Ash well The quarter begins April 13, AiSOI&BE in aid of the EUNDS of the Catholic Church, Panmure, ■willbe held at the Panmure Catholic Hall, on MONDAY, the "13thinstant, at 7.30 p.m. The Auckland Amateur Troupe have k:ncHy tendered their Services. Tickets, 3s each. mo CARPENTBBS and OTHERS. Wanted, a Man to Plane LAT HS ; also, a Strong Boy, at the Venetian Blind Factory, Shortland Crescent. BISCUITS, BISCUITS, Id per lb. -Good Feed for Pigs.. Dogs, Fowls, 4c— G. H. Layers, Wyndhanr-street. ■ W EL LESLEY-STREET MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT CLASS. A Musical and literary Entertainment will be held in the School-room of the Baptist Chapel, Wellesley ftrcet, on TUESDAY, the 14th April, at half-ps.st seven o'clock. Refreshments provided. Admission—One Shilling Ticket-; may be obtained from any of the members^ LOST, on Saturday evening, a Purse containing Money—The finder will receivca reward of £2 on leaving the same at this office. ONEHUNG-A AND AUCKLAND ROYAL MAIL COACHES. THE ROYAL MAIL COACHES TIME TABLE. Leave Onehunga—9 a.m., 2 p.m. Leave Auck land—l 2 noon, 5 p.m. Night Coaches on Saturdays— 0.30 p.m., 11.30 p.m. Booking Office:—Lendrums Stables, late Mears s, Queer-street, Auckland. W. WHITE, Proprietor. THE undersigned are Cash Pub charers of HIDES, SHEEPSKINS, WOOL TALLOW, &c, &c, at highest market rates, in any direct will have prompt and immediate Cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS? TANNERS AND LEATHER MANUFACTtTBFP'3 uoklantTand onehunga coaches. The Coaches as above will leave Onehunga at 8 a.m. and 12, noon, and from Auckland at 10 a.m. and P<lr R. GILHAM. N^ORTH SHORE.—To Let, tne House lately occupied by Mr G. M. Reed, on the outer beach. Eleven rooms.—Apply O. Mays, NoitU Shore, or at office of tnis paper. fi ~^_ U T~ t ON. OLSON'S TOMATO SAUCIL 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 theroon, 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 proceedings will be taken against such persons as may forge or counterfeit such mark. The public are cautioned to sKyoROLgoN>BSAXJCE> and see that the name is Stamped on Bottle and stopper, and wrapped round with his well-known label. _ JT O T I C E. A Public Meeting of the Resident of Devonport, North Shore, will be held at the Masonic Hotel, Devonport, at 8 o'clock p.m., on MONDAY, April 13, to take into consideration the question of Repairs to'the Devonport Wharf. Auckland, April 9, 1874. "DIRECTION OF COURT HOUSE X!i AND LOCK-UP AT MERCER. Superintendent's Office, lAuckland, April 9,1874. Tenders are in\ Ited for the above Work, and will be received at this office until noon of MONDAY, the 27th instant. . ,! . Plans andspecificatlon may be seen and Forms of Tender obtained at the_Public Works Office, Short land"Street- JOHNSHEEHAN, Provincial Secretary. SHIPWRIGHTS' PROTECTION O SOCIETY. The usual Fortnightly Meeting of the above Society '"ill be held at the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on MONDAY, the 13th instant, at 7.30 p.m. A. full attendance is requested. ______ D. BERRY, Secretary. ■a'lN GING • CLASSES, TspL ODD FELLOWS HALL, COOK-STBEET. •Mr J. BROWN begs to inform the Public thatafter FRIDAY next, the 17th instant, no persons will be permitted to join the above Classes. To commence at half-pr.st 7 o'clock. Terms—ss for First Course of 13 Lessona. YICTO R I A. i Department of Linds and Survey, _ Melbourne, March 25,1874. ■ D R:A FTS ME N. ■ ArmHoi!tions_Jtor Employment are invited from iho^oughlycStent SURVEYORS'DRAFTSMEN, who must also be efficient Logarithmic computers. Applications, enclosing specimens of plan drawing, and testimonials of character and ability, to be addressed, to the Inspector General of Plans and Surveys; Melbourne, Victoria. • Applicants are requested to state the amount of salary required. C . ALLAN," Inspector General of Plans and Surveys. SHORTIAND HOUSE SEMI NARY, conducted by. Mrs Harden and Misa Haaelden. I Studies wiU commence on MONDAY, 13th instant.



HfO LET, an eligible, fchop for JL Business, with Dwelling, in Victoria-street.— Apply to F. L. Prime, House and Land Agent, Insurance Buildings. TO LET, a suite of Offices in High street.—Applyto^Rout. ; ! LLEN'S LUNG BALHAM THE REMEDY FOB. CTJRTNa & CONSUMPTION, COCGHS, BRONCHITIS. ASTHMA, AND CROUP. AS AN EXPECTORANT IT HAS NO EQUAL. It is composed of the active principles of roots and plants, which are chemically extracted so as to retain all their medical qualities. MINISTERS AND PUBLIC SPEAKERS, Who are so often afflicted with throat diseases, will find a sure remedy in this Balsam. Lozenges and wafers sometimes give relief; but this Balsam, taken a few times, will insure a permanent cure. Will all those afflicted with Coughs or Consumption gives this Balsam a fair trial ? They will be pleased with the result, and confess that THE SUEE REMEDY IS FOUND AT LAST. It it sold by all Druggists. MERIT SOON NOISED ABROAD. Is is but seven years sinca ALLEN'S LU&G BALSAM was first offered for sale. Its good qualities were- soon made known at home ; and very soon its name was noised far and near ; now it is sold in nearly every Drug Store in the United States, —North, East, South, and West. No similar medicine stands higher with the people. It it well-known on the Pacific Coast, and there are liberal demands for it from San Francisco, Sacramento in California, and Portland, Oregon—even from Australia large orders are received or it; and throughout Canada it is well and favorably nown, and sold everywhere. Bead vjhat Capt. Foster lorites. Port Burwell, March 23. Messrs. Perry Davis & Son : Sir—l am pleased to notify you of the -tienefit which I have received from Allen's Lung Balsam. > Having being troxibled with a Cough for several years past, the Balsam was recommended to me. I imme diately procured it, and found it relieve my cough more readily than anything I ever tried. My wife has also used it with most satisfactory results. Yours, very truly, Capt. D. FOsTEi.I. Capt. Foster is a ship owner and builder residing at Port Burwell, Canada, Lexington, Missouri, May, 23, 1.686 Messrs J. N. Harris & Co. : —■—.._■■.' Dears Sirs, -I have made ALLEN'S LUNG BAL SAM pretty well known in our city and country, and have sold about all the four dozen bottles si.:nc me in March last, and I find that persons who try the Balsam ionce come back again for more, as it giv them satisfaction : and I reco--, end it in preference to any other medicine for CJJt is or Colds. Please . send me six dozen bottles as & jn as possible.—l am, yours, &c, THOMAS J. FLETCHER, Druggist, i P.S.—I sell more Allen's Lung Balsam than any other Cough Remedies together, and it gives general satisfaction Sold by all Dealers in Family Medicines. WHOLESALE AGENTS. L. D. NATHAN & CO., . Auckland, N.Z. AUCKLAND HAEBOUE BOARD. CADETS H- I P. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, April 13,1874. Candidates are required for the CADETS HIP established for the itngincer Department of the Auck'and Harbour Board. The Cadetship is tenable for three years, and entitles the holder to an allow ance at the rate of FIFTY POUNDS .(£SO) per iiunurn during such term. Conditions and Subjects for Examination, &c, may be obtrincd upon application at this office. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. Tl/f E M O R A N D XT M. The Auckland Artillery Volunteer Company will" parade for annual Inspection by Inspector of Volun teers on TUESDAY EVENJNG, the 21st instant, at half-past seyen o'clock, in full dress and fully . arm/~d and accoutred. Eveiy member to be present. The Officer Commanding the Corps will produce the Record Book of Parades and Minute Book of Corps meetings. WM. GORDON, Major. Inspector of Volunteers. /^MNIBTJS TO EEMUERA, The Public are informed that the Mid-day Trip to Remuera is DISCONTINUED till further notice. W. CROWTHER. A& k "H/fANUKATJ STEAM $&M\ i-'JL SERVICE. Tarn O'Shanter Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for WahUu, Awitu, and other Stations, carrying goods and passengers as follows :— Leaves Onehunga. Returning from Waiuku, &c. Wednesday, 1.30 p.m. Thursday, high water Saturday, 8 a.m. Saturday, „ JAMES W. WALLER, Agent. TEN SHILLINGS BEWARD.— LOST, at the North Head, between Mrs Frank- Iyn's and Mrs Brassey's, a Small Gold BROOCH, con taining portrait and inscription.—Apply to" Star office. : ■: TUESDAY, APRIL 14. P. S. C O M E R A N G. MESSRS McLANDRESS, HEPBURN, AND CO. HAVE received instructions from' the ' ALBION COAL COMPANY, To sell by auction at their Rooms, DUNEDIN, At Noon of the above date, THE WELL-KKQWN PADDLE STEAMER OOMEE A N G. Monday, april 20. j Valuable freehold property, EPSOM. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 20th instant, at 12 o'clock, Section No 35, of Small Farms, Epsom, contain ing 11 acres, situated on the Onehunga Road, adjoining the property of R. Dacre, Esq., and contiguous to the properties of Messrs Cleghorn and R. Wynyard. It is now fenced and dewn in grass. ' ... SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15. THE RESIDUE of the DEBTS of tlurlate firm MARSH & BLAIR. Mr R. Arthur will sell by public auction at his mart, the above on Wednesday, April 16, at 11 a.m.



WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15. LEASE OF HOSPITAL ENDOWMENT SOIONDS-STREET, AUCKLAND. THE undersigned have been in structed by the Superintendent to offer for sal« by Pabl^ CAucU 7 on at their Mart Queen-street at 12 o'clock noon, of the above date, the> Lease, of the undermentioned property fora term of Twenty-one frontage to Symonds-street and Havelock-street. Conditions at time of Sale. . __ B. TONKS & CO., i Auctioneers. Auckland, February 18,1874., ~ ...■>■ THURSDAY, APRIL 16. SALE OF CHOICE HOUSEHOLD FUR NITUE, SUPERB PIANOFORTE, &c. VALUABLE FREEHOLD HOUSE AND GROUNDS. HEP BTJE X - S T R E E" T. B, TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr. H. Potter who is leaving the Colony, to sell on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, at his residence, Hepburn-street, The ENTIRE of His Choice HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting—Mahogany Side board, Centre Table, Horse-hair Covered Si"te, Brussels Carpets. Cabinet Sewing Machine, Timepiece, Picture, Fenders, Curtains, Poles and Kings, Superior Ward robe, Bedsteads, Chests of Drawers, Toilet, ware, Peeress Stobe, Mangle, Dinner and Tea Services, Kitchen Utensils, Superb Piano forte. AT 12 O'CLOCK. Freshold House, 10 rooms, fitted with every con venience, Grounds in a high state of cultivfi tion, comprising half-an-acre beautifully situated, and to be sold on very liberal terms TO-MORROW, NOON. mO BE SOLD BY ATJOiION. kegs Wangarei Butter ' 100 sacks Good Eating Potatoes 20 Wairoa Cheese, Beef, Pork, Bacon ■-, 4 tons Flour, Fancy Biscuits . 40 ca^es New Season Jams 2 cases Currants, 5 boxes Eggs gTea, in chests, half-chests and boxes Starch, Sugar, Vestas, Matches. Also, A lot of Waipu Turkeys 4 cases Tobacco 2500 Cigars E. AETSUE, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, APRIL 16. ON THE GROUND, ALBERT : BARRACKS. LARGE BUILDING KNOWN AS THE MILITIA ARMOURY. G R AN T & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Thursday, April 16, at 12 o'clock noon, The large WEATHERBOARD BUILDING-, known as the MILITIA ARMOURY, situate near the corner of Symonds and Abercrombie-streets. The above building lined throughout with planed tongued and grooved boards, and in first rate condition. To be removed by the purchaser. Terms : Cash. _^ TO-MORROW. BUTTER! BUTTER! BUTTER! r | LEVI W. EATON WILL sell by auction at. his Mart. To-morrow (Tuesday). April 4, at 11 o'clock, 25 kegs Butter. ■ TO _ MQRBOW) ! AT THIT CORNER MART. THE Subscriber wiirselJ;. at twelve o'clock, 10 kegs Superior Pnkekohe Butter 114 dozen Eggs, ex Sunbeam, arrived tnw day 10 Small Cheese, superior ; 3 casks Beet 10 Half-chests Tea ; 4 tons Sugar, to close accounts ■ Flour, Pollard, MaL«s, Candles, Kerosene Bice, Salid Oil, Salts; Sardines, Orange Peel Plaid Vestas, Small Boxea Ruby Tobacco. f Re-sale of a 400-lb. Weighing Machine Gold Scales, Stomach Pump, &c ! GEORGE SIBBIN, ; j TQS O " Auctioneer. ._ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22. THE Subscriber has received in structions to sell by public auction, at the Corner Mart, on Wednesday, April 22, at 11 o'clock, • E. LUMLEY'S NEW CONSIGNMENT • , .■:.;.■ "... '[£• ■OF ' :^ 15 55 BO O X S, . i ' " In 508 LOTS, • linclading, as usual, Works upon every possible -ran* . Jeet —many curious, scarce, and rare. • .-?> GEORGE SIBBIN, ":\'■:- Auctioneer. Catalogues at the Mart ■ •. (| 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 Wednesday, 15th April, at 12 o'clock, The Freehold 'Allotment, 50ft z Isoft, being parts of Nos 3 and 5, of Section 19, City of : Auckland, . with frontagd to Dock-street, and an entrance -'. to ! Duke-street, with the four neat and welt built Cottages erected thereon, with bricked we?l, &c. The Houses well tenanted, and ' yielding a rent of & per week. To be sold in one lot. Terms :—Cash. GEORGE'SIBBIN, Auctioneer. THE 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 receive and Store, frek ot charge, and to pay full amount of proceeds of Sales promptly on demand, same as hitherto. If required, a fixed price in Cash will be paid in future for PRODUCE. ! LAND SAJLES, either by auction or privately, will have best attention. OUT-DOOR SALES of all kinds conducted at a small Commission on the Sale, or by the day, i GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15. AT THE CORNER~MART. fIIHE Subscriber has received in': X structlons to sell on Wednesday, 16th April, at 12 o'clock, The LEASE of that Eleven-roomed HOUSE, with four acres pround, at Remnera, lately occupied by Dr Fisher and next to Mr Alle ruler's. It has been placed in the auctioneer's lands with out reserve, and possession will be given at once. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer.