I to obtain oar rights, and it is the duty of I every man when called upon to come for- I ward, especially at so critical a time as I the present. A wise step just now may ■X avert roa^y evils for generat ons yet to come, 1/ s^rrl believe that will be effected by Sir ■ y*' George Grey having consented to make such L f• r the good of the province. If"""" We ought to feel pleased to have toe oppor tunity of electing a man of so much ability and experience as Superintendent, and although the provinces may be doomed, let us by all mean 3 have a man who will see that we get something substantial in their Efcad. For my part, I should like to see a Superintendent and Provincial Government for the North Island, and one for the Middle Island, and I think that Sir G. Grey is more able to obtain some popular form of Govern ment for this province and colony than any other man in New Zealand. But still I am o f opinion that no organic changes should be m a.''c until the proposals for such changes come before a new Parliament.—l am, &c, Robekt Graham.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

DISPUTE BETWEEN CAPTA/N FRASEa AND MR MACKAY.

GRAHAMSTOWN,

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The breach between Messrs Mackay and Eraser is widening. Mr Mackay ordered Captain Fraser's notice to be stopped, and the latter disclaimed his authority to do so. The Advertiser says it is a pity there should be conflicting statements and orders as they must greatly puzzle miners, and we think the General Government are much to blame in not defining the duty of each officer, so that there should not be any clashing. If this is a specimen of their goldfield manage ment they will make but a poor job of it, and will convert us all into rabid provincial ista. Mr Mackay has made up his mind that rights shall be issued in a certain way, aud Captain Fraser has made up his mind that they should be issued in auother way. Mr Mackay, we understand, several days ago received money for miners rights with the names of the parties to whom they were to be issued, and this we believe Captain Fraser protests against.

Donnelly v. Brassey. In the District Court to-day the case of Donelly v. Brassey was tried before a jury. It was a claim for £100. Donnelly the plaintiff, alleging that Mr Brassey, solicitor, had not paid to [Mr MacCormick, barrister, £30, paid him for that purpose. He had therefore sustained damages. Mr MacCormack and Mr Joy were present as witnesses. The case is proceeding.

The boats for Ohinemuri are crowded

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

An attempt to "DO" a Newspaper Correspondent frustrated. In the Resident Magistrate's Court yester day, the case of Henry Anderson v. George Jones, nominal proprietor of the echo, came up for final hearing. -Mr Bucklay for the plaintiff, and Mr Travers fur the defendant. Mr Buckley opened the case in a lucid speech, and called Mr Anderson who deposed that Jones had offered bim the editorship of the Echo which he declined, preferring to retain the permanency in Wellington rather than accept a possible few months work, but afterwards agreed to act as Wellington and mail correspondent, the terms being £1 per column, also to write leaders at £1 each. After commencing the duties, he, at Jones' request, also sent daily telegrams of news, but failing, after sending repeated letters, to get Jones to state terms remuneration for telegraphing immme diately, he sent a peremptory telegram, in sisting upon an agreement as to terms being made, and a demand for £2 per week. Jones refused, and plaintiff, finding that a bill he had drawn on Jones was dishonored, sued him for £27, being £20 for ten weeks telegraphing, and £7 for letters. Mr Anderson gave his evidence very clearly, supporting it by documents through out.

Very voluminous correspondence was read, from which I send extracts : — In October, Anderson wrote for instruc tions, " I would also like to know what line the paper will take in general politics, and what its particular object in life is to be. Of course I already know that you mean to extinguish the Star, but that fact does not enlighten me as to which are to be the politics of the new journal." Jones replied, on October 12—" I want to come oat with a great flourish of trumpets. Never miss an opportunity of letting the Star have it hot, as of course our policy will be to attack them on every possible occa sion. " The Star has had a very successful run, and its formerly penurious proprietors have become possessed of the necessary capital to fight an opponent. "If,you have command of the columns of a Wellington paper, give a paragraph that we can reprint, and send a copy of the paper." On January I6th, when the shoe began to pinch, Jones writes: "The fact .is that the echo, or any other paper, would not stand snch an expenditure for telegrams. You must remember that there about 10 persons acting in the same capacity as yourself, and putting down their remuneration at half the sum you asked, the expense would be suffi cient to involve the most successful news paper proper in the colony." The reading of Jones's letters, and allu sions to "Crushing the Star," created much amusement. Mr Ttavers cross-examined Anderson, but did not shake his evidence. Mr. Gillon, editor of the Tost; Mr McCarthy, manager of the Press Agency, and Mr Marten, sub-editor of the Post, deposed that Mr Anderson's charges were very reasonable, as his duties were exceptionally heavy as telegraphic correspondent. The evidence of Jones and C. O. Montrose, taken at Auckland, was thea put in. Mr Travers submitted that after the evi dence which had been given, he would leave the question of the value of Mr Anderson's services to the decision of the Ceurt. The Magistrate said the evidence of these experts placed the case beyond a doubt. He would give judgment for plaintiff in the full amount claimed, £27 2s lOd, jwith costs, which will amount zo at least £25. Mr Travers on leaving the Court ex claimed (alluding to plaintiff Jones), " What an idiot the man must be to have sent me such absurd and r.seless instructions." Mr Anderson declares that when he gets the £27 he will take a pleasure trip to Auck land, and exact personal satisfaction out of Jones and Montrose, by punching their respective heads. He is quite the man to do it. It wiil shortly b» lively at the Echo office.

The Rev. Charles Clark as a Preacher. The Rev. Charles Clark preached in the Wesleyan Church, Manners-street, last night. very large accommodation of the chapel Was found quite inadequate, and though ex tra Beating was extemporized the galleries .||g|^j»were filled with people standing upon the IS^^backa ef Heats. There never was such a con gregation seen there before. The Tribune doea not warm to the rev. gentleman, and notices him thus (in the very opposite ■train to that taken by the Times) :—" He ■peaks well and distihctlv ; he dresses nicely, gesticulates gracefully," but, beyond some

rhetorical affluence, there is nothing to make his preaching remarkable if we except the ab sence from it of the more essential doctrines or redemptive regeneration. He luxuriates in golden days and light of setting suns, things very f ai r and much to be prized, ss all natural beauties are, but a sin stricken blood-stained earth is not to be purified by any such ' > rosewater " surgery. There was an absence of any undertone of pathos ard power, no bared earnest human heart spoke to other human hearts of life and death, sin ~ S e^ row ' and looking round upon the well-tilled pews one could not help thinking what a splendid opportunity of preaching the gospel, the simple evangel of the New Testa ment, was allowed to slip away. As it was, people heard a pleasant voice, professing smooth things, and went home well satisfied with themselves and the preacher." Anecdote regarding the Lecturer.

The Times narrates an anecdote re the Rev C. Clark walking meditatingly along Willis street, his eye was attracted by some hand some muffs. He purchased one for trans mission by the§ homebound steamer, as a etnembrance atjjhome. In course? of con versation over the business, and the due performance of the reverend gentleman's s-hare financially in the transaction, the lady behind the counter, not more curious than any other of Eve's daughters would have been, discovered the real identity of the gentleman she was serving, and said, " And sac ye lecture on puir Oliver Gold smith, dae ye ?" " Oh ! yes, on Friday," said the reverend gentleman.' " An aye gie us the lief and heestory o' Boz " "Oh, yes, on Saturday." "An aye preach to the congregation an Sunday?" '■ Oh yes," responded the lecturer. " Ah, then," said Jenny (as she put the minister's money in the till), " weel patronise ye then." "When there's only a collection," eaid the rev; gentleman to himself.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our Own Correspondent ) This day. The Press Agency. Captain J. Holt has addressed a letter to each of the morning papers ia consequence of remarks made on the working the Press Telegraph Agency by Mr Haslam at the last meetingoftheChamberof Commerce. Hesays: " Every reasonable person must know that, with every possible care and attention, mis taken, though apparently well-founded in formation, will sometimes be circulated." He also says, in reply to the gentleman who said at the meeting that he did "not know if the Agency was under Government control — and to another, who believed it was en tirely in the hands of Messrs Brogden- that neither the Government or Messrs Brogden have the slightest control over the Agoncy in the confirmation of news, and asks if any one can point out a single telegram sent by the agency having the slightest tinge of bias either for or against the Government or Messrs. Brogden. Imported Sheep. Some fine long-woolled sheep, viz., twenty Lincolns and nine Leicesters from the best flocks of England, arrived yesterday per Oamaru. Prevalence of Fever. There is a great deal of fever about this year in Chriatchurch, there being no less than thirty cases in the hospital at present, besides numerous other cases in private families.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Coirespondent.) This day. The "Guardian" re Mr Dargaville The Guardian desires to see Mr Dargaville exercise a little self denial, shown by the first opponent, and gracefully forego all claim to election. This instance as an altogether unusual occasion, and should he by any chance achieve victory, his triumph, and tliat of his supporters, must be for ever marred by the reflection that he will have deprived the province of the service of the man who could best have guided it through the troubles whereby it is now beset, and greater to come. Customs Revenue.—Handsome Dona tion. The Customs Revenue for February was £36,130. Bequests cf about £10,000, to be divided equally between the Benevolent Institutes and the Female Refuge, have been left by Mr Smith, of Auckland-street, who died on Saturday. Farewell Presentations. Theßev Mr Stobin, of Invercargill, whohas been granted nine months leave of absence in Britain, has been presented by his parish ione 'S with 135 aovs. Mr Locket, manager of the Bank of New Zea land, Oarnaru, on leaving to join the National at Wellington, was presented with an ad dress by citizens and a purse of 50 soys.

Sunday Trains. A public meeting has been held at Inver cargill to petition the Government against Sunday trains.

Mining Matters. The want of water is much felt by claims on the Dunstan Flat, mining operations are mostly suspended in consequence. At Tin kers, the Blue Buck claim is idle. This Company, consisting of four men, only worked four months last season, and realised 800 ounces. The adjoining claims return £14 per man per week.

Botch Engineering. Mr Dualbury, original contractor for the Chain Hill tunnel, says the Engineer depart ment is solely to blame for the delay. On the penetration of about seventy feet the centres were found wrong, and the levels as much as six feet out. He says the engineer ing difficulties are not insurmountable, but quite within the compass of any practical contractor.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Monday.

Sunday Work. The Sunday Observance League has ap pointed a committee to take measures to endeavour to stop loading and unloading steamers at Lyttelton on Sunday.

BLENHEIM.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Monday. Human Remains Found.

Some human bones were found last Thurs day on a beach near White's Bay, and a boot with a stocking in it, containing a hu man foot, was found with the bones. At the inquest this afternoon the evidence proved that the bones were those of a young immigrant, named A. Gr. Merrit, who was working on Dr. Home's farm in September last, and who was drowned at Opapa while riding after some cattle.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

Sir George A. Arney. Sir George Arney arrived at the Blutt from Hokitika yesterday, after visiting the Lakes, and comes on to Dunedin. Revival Services.. A series of Sunday eve Ding revival services ia connection with, the Young Men s Chris tian Association commenced at the Princess Theatre yesterday. Capture of Trout : . On Thursday, while fishing in the bnag River, Dr. Campbell, of Christcharoh, landed five trout, weighing 11 lbs.

BLUFF.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The Otago left Melbourne on the 24th pit., and arrived at the Bluff on the 2nd inst. She brirgs 38 saloon and 40 steerage pas sengers, and 400 tons cargo for all ports. She sails for Dunedin at 4 p.m.

STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

ousj.js.kws aone i;o-aay : — Bank of New Zealand-- £18. National Bank (cumdiv.) -Buyers, 695. South British Insurance—Sellers, 503. Standard Insurance—Sellers, 12s North bhore Ferry—Buyers, 15s Gd. Oifcy of London—Buyeis. 395. Gol icn Calf (new)—4s (id. Queen of May—Buyers, Ss ; sellevs % 9s 6c'. Tokatea-lOs. Royal Oak- Buyers, 16s.

Pride of Tokatea—Buyers, Is 6d Otago—Buyers, Is 6d.

THE HOSPITAL TENDERS.

The tenders for the building of the new Provincial Hospital were received today at the Provincial Offices according to advertise ment. The following gentlemen were pre sent :—Mr O'Eorke, Deputy-Supeiintendent; Messrs J. Sheelian, P. Ilignan, W. Swanson, J. T. Boylan; Public Buildings Com missioners ; Mr Heiapatb, the architect ; Mr Allwright, Pi-ovincial Engineer, and the contracbors. Six tenders were received and opened. They were as follow : — Martin Donagher, stone, £19,754 12 G (brick, £10,985) ; J. H. Buchanan & Co, stono, £20,711 II ; W. Blewden, stone, £19,257 (brick, £17,800) ; Richard Dickson, stone, £15,833 ; Matthews & Kay, at> me, £19.390 ; John Taylor, stone, £20,949. It was moved by Mr. Boylan and seconded by Mr. Swan son, that Mi\ Dickson's tender be accepted, subject to and in accordance with the specifi cations. Thi3 was carried.

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

Last night our two old favorite?, Mr Wm. Hoskius and Miss Florence Colville, appeared at the Prince of Wales Theatre for the first time sines their foreign tour. They were received by a capital bouse, and with every demonstration of delight on the part of the audience at the l'enewal of friendly relations with the two distinguished artistes. This lady aud gentleman have been the greatest expositors of high class comedy in the colony for a length of lime, and last night shov.ee! us that in Mr Hoskins the old sprightle ness of humour still burns as brightly as ever; while in Miss Colville it has become tempei'ed and clarified. By happy arrangement Mr George Darrell, dur ing the Hoskins Colville seasoD, retains the management, and appears in special parts We may say, with every confidence that our wishes will be echoed by the public at large, that we wish a further combination could have been effected. Such an union would have formed a company capable of producing effectively any drama ancient or modern. The pieces selected for representation on the first night were the "Jealous Wife," and "The Serious Family." both of which are well-known in connection with Mr Hnskinp and Miss Colville Miss Colville was won derfully truthful in her representation of the central character, Mrs Oakley. Her suscep tibility to every report and rumour ■"'as exhibited very artistically. During the performance she was saluted with bouquets and several calls. Mr Hoskins has been so often before the Auckland public _ that we do not know what new compliment to pay him for his jerfotmance of Mr Oakley, the innocent, but too solicibmis and so pi-esumably-guilty husband. Hj^ gallant declaration of independence from his wife's thraldom, followed by his ignominous flight at the first atlack, was a genuine piece of acting in the Charles Matthew's style ; a style which would appear to have found a facile adapter. We regret that our space to-dry will not allow of a notice of last night's performance at the length it deserves or of detailed reference to the vai'ious characters, many of which were sustained in a superior manner. In the " Serious Family" the cast of characters vi'as even more effective, the performance being strengthened by the assistance of Mr Geo. Darrell and Miss Clara Stephenson.

THE EVENING STAR THURSDAYM MAY ALKFA



COFFEE 1— Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s Standard Coffees both delicious and strong. B'own, Barrett, and Co.'s Excelsior CofFeo deserves preference to any Coffee on account of pu;ity an>is ai'-tictnesa of flavour. Note the brand. Sold at airnodt every grocery es tablishmnnt In town and province.—A.t>vt. Shortt's Hair-cutting three doors below the Greyhound Ho=el. ITirst-claa-i A tseniion, Civility, and Cleanliness.—[A.DVT.]



m o PRINTEES. All Members of the Auckland Typographical Society are earnestXy requested not to apply for Situations (as advertised) at the Echo office; Turnovers especially. By order. ANTED, Married Couples for Sheep and Dairy Farms, a Female Nurse, Cooks for Hotels and genteel Boarding-house, and several Female Servants for really good places.— Hannaford's Registry, High-street. ANTED, a first-class Tinsmith.— Apply to Mr A. Asher, Queen-street. ANTED, a respectable Girl, as General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Cleal, Kara ngahape JJoad, near the ■windmill, Deference re quired. ANTED, Good Hands to arrange for Sinking a Well or two.—C. X. "Wren, Mount Hobson Nursery, Remuera. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Scorgie, next Governor Brown Hotel, Hobson-street. ANTED to SELL immediately, Horse and Hansom Cab.—Apply to Thomas Bowden, Cab-stand, or Mrs E. Bowden, Chapel-street. ANTED, a General Servant where Nurse Girl kept. References required.— Apply to Mrs R. Laishley, corner Havelock and Symonds-Btreet. WANTED, a Servant.—Apply to Mrs Baxter, Grocer, Nawton, or to Mrs John McLeod, Newton. "VTURSEGIRL Wanted, about 15, at 11 Bay of Islands.—Apply to Mrs Haslett, Water loo Quadrant, opposite Government House, between 9 and 12 a.m. WANTED, a Genera] Servant for the Scotia Hotel. Reference required.— Apply at once. WANTED to LET, in Parnell, a Six-roomed House. Rent, 12s per week.— Apply to W. "R. Ellison, Grocer, Parnell. XjU A3STED, a General Servant. — ™ * Apply to Mrs Dudley, Parsonage, Symonds street. WANTED, a first-class Ploughman ; single man . preferred.—Apply to T. A Brown, Esq., One Tree Hill. ANTED" a General Servant, ac customed to children, for a small family: references required. — .» pply to Mrs Willoughby, Arch Hill, Great North Road. ANTED, a good General Servant, references required.—Apply to Mrs Morley, Hovelock House, second house from the Choral HaH, Symonds-street. WANTED, immediately, a respect able Woman, able to Cook, as General Ser vant. —Apply to Mrs Courtayne, Claremont House. ANTED, an Upholsterer.— Apply tT Winkg and Hall. ANTED, a Boy accustomed to Horses.—Apply to Mr Banks, Haymarket, Burbam-stree;. ANTED, a Ship Smith.—Apply to James MisEwer>, Custom-house-street WANTED~to~ Dispose of a paxajfe Oroc«ry Business—For addrew, apply Stab .office .' "..'•, .' ■■',■■■■. ,_ " ANTED to LET, a comfortable Bod and Sitting Room (furnishecl) within two minutes' walk of Queen-street.— Apply to Samuel Veils, 129, Queen-street. * ' . ■- ■..;;.;.. .■■ •■■■ ■ W" ANTED,- good General Servants mnd NursemaMS —Appl* to Mw tnori llemnt» Eegistt* oflUw, Viotoriwtwtf* :



WANTED, for the steamer Welling ton, Two Firemen.—Apply at the Company's office, next 3'ost Office, Shortland-street, at 10 o'clock Monday morning. ANTED, a Partner to assist in the management of art eetaDlished Cabinet?, and General Furniture Warel|Jnae; spacious prefc rnises ; doing a good steady rnoaiy trade ; capital not so much an object as business Mfcacity.—W. L. Roth. WANTED, twoJKitcher Boys.— Apply R. Reeves, lAwon-st eet "ANTED, a goodf&eneral Servant. —Apply Queen's Feffc- Hotel, Vulcan Lane| Ts£ 7'A NTED", a good Hand •■for the V ¥ General Or pery and Grocery Business for Napier.—Apply. Lewis Bros WANTED, immediately, a respect- General Servant.—Apply at Mrs J. Brown's, Symonds-street. TIT ANTED", two. Boys for the T V Machine Pepaitment.—-Apply Star office. a¥TED~KNOWN, that H. L. PO?SEjST-.NESKIE, Tsilor, &c, HAS TifeMOVID to tiiose Premises lately occupied .by ilie Fost-cffice, Shortland-street, where he ho^es to receive that hbtrsl patronage hitherto accorded EI) ' a~GirTto make herself IT generally useful. — Apply to J. Levy, Clothier, 210, Queec-stiect. WANTED, an active single Man fer general work, accustomed to norses and the | lough. itegular employment, if suitable —C. T. Wren, Mount Hot-son P-ursuiy, Remuera WHO would go to Wakefield-street, to have Framing and Gilding done in all their brandies ? Sensible people only, and they will get full satisfaction from J. R. DE COURCY. WAJSTJ&I), the general public to know that W. KIBBY, corner of Queen and Wafeafleld-.itreets, h»s on sale :—.Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowost rales. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, Tiles, Iron-hark Shafts, Kpokef, an.l Red-sum Fo!!o«x, '-fee. *0.. »lwavs od hanfi. A large sup'plv of the best New«astleCoke now on hand ANTED KNOWN, that Edgar and CoB ruin? and Cle&nittg Establish ment his been UK;MOVKD from sUiortfand-streot, to •Veliel^y-street Kast, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery L»dies and gentlemen waited upon for ordes by leaving their address by post, or at the office, Wcllesley-street fast, opposite Golden Crown Brewery. \kj A. i>' TiS 1) K$ O W ,N, that D *''■ Goiii>iF: is prepared to supply all kinds el Timber and other Building materials, iucluaing 3ish.es, Doors, Mouldings, Brood Timber, House Slocks. Posts, JRails, lUrdwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, .Shingles, &c.,&c., at tho lowest market price, at his Yard , Cuatom-honse street. ________ A N TED to cELL (cheap), White Lead, Gaivanlsod Tubs ; also, Pumps Paints, Ploughs, *c. N. 8 - Highest price given for all kinds of old itaetal.—ALß'S ftD BIiAKT, next to Blue Post. Victoria gtroet. ■tju ANTED KNOWN, that J. *'V MORRISON is prepared to osecute all kinds of ASPHALTING &t reas.-nable prices.—Address Stah OfiiC". ANTE D KNOWN that GAKRETT IffiOS. have now REMOVED to their Now Brick Building, in "Wakeiicld-street, where they will supply their customers as usual. Storekeepers and Merchants Supplied.—GAKKKTT BBOTHBRS, Dublin House, AVakofield-street. WAAiifiii, Everybody to know that W. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-street, Is appointed Hole Agent for Elliman's Celebrates! Koyal Embrocation for Horses, Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameue3S, Swellings, Brulgos, Sprains, Cuts, and S ;!ok of every kind. Second consignment ter Jnbiije juat opa'i&U ~^T 17"o^tt II /KIANGA. J^^^^^^^p The Schooner M*"*^"^a Queen, F. Jonek, Muster, will Bail as above ou THURSDAY next, the 4th inntant. For freight or passage apply to Agent. SIisGER'S SEWING MACHINES IMPORTAN'J1 NOTICE. I have now Reduced the Price of tho Genuine Singer's Family and Manufacturing SewilC Machines to Melbourne Prices, GEORGE HESLOP, Aoekt, The Fitting Shop, Vulcan Lane. rpWO Gentlemen can be accommo- JL dated witli Board and Kesidence in a private family. House well Hituated, within live minutes walk of the Union Bank. Terms moderate.—Apply " A.M.C," Stah office. jf»~| REWAED. —Lost, last night, a CWx Sinnll Cardboard Box, containing Gold Studs and Sleevo Links. —The above reward will be paid to any person leaving the same at the office of this paper. UNITED SEW VICE LODGE, NO. 421, I.C. ' An Emergency Meeting of the Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room, Princes-street, TO-MORROW (Wednesday) EVENING, at 7.30, and on FRIDAY Evening at 7.30. Visitliig tre:bren ur* invited to attend. By order of tho W. M , F. M. PEMBERTON, Secretary. "QOYAL OK GOLD MINING JX COMPANY (LIMITED). The Transfer Books of this. Company will be closed from Friday, sth instant, until Monday, the Bth inst., on which date a DIVIDEND will be Payable at the Company's office, Coromaudel. W. HOHNE, Secretary. Coromandel, March 2,187 C. to. a. t. SIR HESTEY H WELOCK LODGE. The Annual Tea Meetint? in connection with the above Lodge Will be hold in the Lodge-room, Pdwardes-str^et, on TUSHDvY EVENING next. Tea on the table at h»lf-p*sh six After tea a Public •Meeting will bo held, when addresses will be d- livered by the Revs MrJTinsley.and Harris, Messrs Battley, Uemus. Cole, and others, interpersed with Music. Fecitations, *c. Tickets Is 6d, can be obtained from any of the membiirß. QHI P W RIG H T'S SOCIETY. Annual Picnic at !EUsr«lie Gardens on Thursday, March 4. Train leaves *t 10.80 a.m. The above day will be recognised as a holiday Ivy the Society. y. M. ELLIS, Secretary. "POWL WHEAT ON SALE. THORNTON, SMITH & FIRTH, YOUNG LADY, lately from Paris, competent to teach the French language, is desirous of obtaining a few pupils.— s pply to Mrs Colls, Select Registry Office, Upper Queen-street ■VTEWMAEKBT HIGHWAY DISTRICT. TO CONTRACTORS. TENDERS for -works in Park Road and Newmarket street will be received by the undersigned up to noon of MONDAY, Bth March. Plans and specifications can be se«n at the office of Mr Goodall, C.E., Canada Buildings. JOHN McNEILL, Chairman. Newmarket, February 27, 1875. A GENTS EOR THE « STAR. The Star can be obtained from the following Agents at any time after 5 o'clock p.m. :— Dedwo<vd —Mr Brown, "Peclwood Store Ponbonby Foa.l- —Mr MfK'Tistry, Ponsonby Store Kabakgahape Road—Mr Y. Warren, Sydenhun Store ; Mr SJicholsw, Grocery Store TSTewiiakket—Mr W)th*-ford, Ironmongery Store Kyber Pass— Mr Burns, Grocery Store ; Mr T»ylor, Grocery Store ONEHTTNa.*.—Mr Gilman, Chemist; Mr Watts, Store keerer OrAHTTHtr-Mr J. Hall, Post-office PARCEL!,—Miss Ryac. Groce'v ' tore ; Mr R. Brown, Grocery Store : Mr AHgur, Boitmaker North Shork—Mr O. Mays, Gr-. cerp Store ; Mr. Duder, Grocery Store ; Mr Bass, Grocery Store Wellington-street— Mr Todd, Grocery Store ; M Hit-gins, Wellington Hotel. CORNER of WELLijfGTON-^TBKiT - Mr MoCrsa Grocer. - *w v ' ' n'r\ :.aus'B B« * - ■£S»»if"A'N*s Bait—Mr ' 0t0W... r..-'. ■'-■- ".'.. " .. - AXMA. PiACB i ApU> : r $TI£IOEBOBHOO3—Mr West ■, Alma'Stttro OB.BAT Noßin Bow—Mt McGibbnn, Glasgow Store-- ~ ;.;.'V-/ 1 "U ■ ..' '■' :''>■■ ''- : / Eden Vimi! HOMKfc, Niir Noeth Soaj>—Mr Poploton ." , . - -....■■• Bosss' -HpTSt, S'2j«o»B8-8TS.KiBT—Mr Rose Newtom—Mr Mclfidoe's Sforjtj Newton Njbw-'-Nobtk Boa»—Mr Collins, Bootmalter Nawtoa 80i4.D-»MirSWiil*li'B-Stora



J^ GENUINE SALE DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! THE WHOLE STOCK TO BE CLEARED OUT. H; ATKINS Begs to inform his numerous customers and the public that he has commenced a GENUINE CLEARING-OUT SALE OT HIS WHOLE STOCK OP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, Which has been RE-MARKED, and HEAVY REDUCTIONS made on every article. H. ATKINS Begs to say that It is more particularly hla desire to CLEAR, OUT A HEAVY SUUPLUS STOCK of DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK & COLOURED SILKS, AND CLOTHING, lut that he feels that he cannot advertise a CHEAP SABE Without Including Manchester and other plain Goods : be has therefore REDUCED the prices of the whole Stock. Purchasers j have now an opportunity of buying Household Goods, such as SHEETINGS, QUILTS, BLANKETS, TABLE LINEN", &c; / AT WHOLESALE PRICES, AND DRESS MATERIALS, BLAOK & COLOURED SILKS, CLOTHING, *c, &c, AT CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN WHOLE SALE PRICES. Thef wing SEDUCTIONS on'the Prices have been made, and are genuine :— Dress Materials, 20 to 26 per cent reduction Black and Coloured Silki, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Japanese Silks, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Crimean Shirtings. Flannels, Dill's, <kc, 12} to 16 per cent redaction Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, 15 to 20 cent reduction Black Alpaccas, Cob rgg, French Merinoes, and all plain Goods, 12& per cent reduction Silk Jackets, Lace Jackets, *c, b to 40 per cent reduction. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Tweed Suite, Coats, Trowsers, Troweri and Vests, and Youth's Clothing, #c, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Tweeds, White Shirts, Crimean Shirts, Hats, Scarfs, Ties, Collars, Hosiery, *c, 15 to 25 per cent reduction- Real Macintosh Coats, 33s 6d, all sizes ; usual price, 4Es to 55a. ! GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS IN THE SAME RATIO. NOTE. tW~ THIS 18 THE FIRST [CLEARING-OUT SALE H.A. HAS ADVERTISED, AKD JS A OENUINE ©NE. __3| H. ATKINS, LATTiJ HAY 'AN D HONE YMAN.



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE, Lessee Mr B. J. EeLias, t-ireotor Mr 3-. DarreU, Second Appearance of those popular Favourite*, MR WILLIAM HOSE INS AND MISS FLORENCE COLVILLE, (Greeted last evening by an Oveiflowing Auditory), And MR GEORGE DARRELL. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING ONLY, THE HUNCHBACK. THE HtU N C H BA C K. THE HUNCHBACK. Master Walter Mr William Hosktks. Sir Thomas Clifford Me George Dakkkli.. Julia Miß3 Florence Colvili/e. WEDNESDAY ONLY—LONDON ASSURANCE. Prices :—Circle, 4s ; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, Is. Seats can be reserved at Upton & Co.'s. /CHORAL H A L i,. A CONCERT Will be given on THURSDAY, THE 4th MARCH, IN AID OF THE BUILDING FUND, WHEN MISS CHRISTIAN Will make her Last Appearance in Auckland. PROGRAMME. Part I. Selections from " Lobesang" " Messiah," " Elijah," &c, &c. PA.RT 11. Overture, " Rimes of Athens," (Beethoven) Bsng. "The Wind G'rl to her Harp"—Mrs Mitchell Song, "The Murmuf of the Shell," (Hon Mrs Norton) - Miss Leaf. Song, " Will he come," (Lindavi) —Miss Christian. Song, "Three Fishers," (Hullahj—Miss Chrktian. ADMISSION- 2s 6d. Reserved Seats, also 2.» 6d. Plan at Messrs Upton & Co 'a. (DUNG MEI^S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION ROOMS, Wellesley- Street. A CONCERT and Brilliant Lime Light Exhibition of English Cathedrals, exterior and interior, with descripture Lecture, and appropriate Vecal and Instrumental Music, on THURSDAY, 4th March. Doors open at 7.30, commence at 8 p.m. Tickets, Is ; Reserved Seais, 2s. Tickets may be had from Mr Turrell, Queen-street. rpo MILKMEN.—Any quantity of I Small Potatoes may be had at a reasonable price at the Camp Farm, Otahuhu. —Hugh Knox "p O B S A" L E^ THE WIND-MILL PROPERTY. lhe hand some residence of Mr C F. Partington, containing 8 rcoms, frontage to Symonds-street, 63ft. by 120ftdeep. The place is in perfect order,afi.Bt-class Bnpply for water, tanks, Ac. Price— J.C so ; also Rn allotment adjoining the above, 58 ft. frontage, 123 ft. deep, £659 *130 120tt by 80 deep, at £4 per foot. Also two pair of French Burr Mill Stones, with the necessary machinery for a complete mill if required, to be sold cheap. C F. PARTINGTON. FOE. SALE, a very convenient Cottae.e in Parnell, at present let to a good tenint for 13s per week. Price for canh, £76. To Working Men, Speculators, &c—To be had for £95 cash, Two Three-roomed Cottages in Wakefleld street. newly painted, and in good repair, with well Of first-class water, and large yard suitable for a coal yard or another house, both let to good tenants for 9s per week each. The property.is leasehold, with 18 years to run. About luO acres good Land, near the Station, Papikura Valley, will be sold cheap. Houses, Land, &o. To Let and Eor Sale New Pot toes, OnioEs, Farm Produce, tec, &c, at Lowest Piices. .Also, several good Hack and TTarness Horses. R. C. GREENWwOR, General C'cmmissi n Agent, Market Hous9. jq" O T I C E. The Office of the Auckland Permanent Building and Investment Society is removed to No. 97, Queen etreet, third door above Wyndham-strett. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. N EHUNGA PUBLIC LIBRARY. All Books are requested to ba returned at the Library on Saturday nt'xt, between 7 and 9p.m , or before that time they c*n be left at Mtssrs FlemiDg aud Stevenson's ; or to Mr J. R. Hendry, at Mr Roe's office. Contractor's Office, March 1,1875. HP EN DEES will be received at this -*- office until March 6th, for 620 Puriri Posts, 7 feet 9 inches long, 8 inches wide, and Z% inches thick; and 2,480 Puriri Rails, 9 feet long, 5 inches wide, and 2j£ inches thick, delivered alongside of Railway between Auckland and Mercer. JOHN BROGDEN & SONS, Albert Barracks. "VTEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE ASD ANNUITIES. The above Department affords the following ad vantages, which are secured by special Acts of Legislature, over any other office in the colony:— 1. All policy holders participate in the profits of the Department. 2. The Premiums are lower by at least 7s (seven shillings) per cent, than those of any other office. 3. The Security is infinitely superior to that of any private office, the consolidated revenue of the colony being available for any deficiency. 4. The whole of the money paid in Premiums is retained in the colony, whereas in private offices so much capital is sent to foreign parts. 5. Policies for wife or family are absolutely pro tected from creditors. 6. No policy is forfeited by non-payment of Premiums after first year, so long as sur render value will insure the amount. For example, n person aged forty, insured umder a Policy on whioh five annual payments had been made, would not forfeit it on account of non-payment of Premiums until the expiration of five years and eighty-six days from date of default, provided that the other conditions of the Policy had not been violated, and it could be renewed at any time within such term, on paying up arrears with interest; or if it became a claim within that time, the Policy would be paid, less arrears with interest. No Policy need therefore be sacrificed in consequence of the pressure of any temporary loss of employment or other mone tary embarrassment. The Investment of Funds is by special Act of Parliament in' Government Debentures. W. J. MOONET, AlSmj* for Province of AudrtdwS,



QT: PATRICK'S BAY SPOBTS. ELLERSLIE GARDENS. WEDNESDAY, 17th MARCH. RAILWAY FARES REDUCED TO ONE SHILLING, RETURN TICKET. Under the Patronage and in the Preseneg of th» Offloers and Members of the H.A.0.8.5. Commutes: Bro D. FaUon, P.P. Bro .T. Clarke, BP- Bro J. UtU«, V P. Bta B Bamill, BS. BroJ Sallivai, P.V.?. Bro J. Drfmyser, p-x- Bro W. (?, 0 -MDolly Bro at Gtttsgher Ero P. Madrfigtn Bro J CfcOsagber Bro J P. Lr evgan B.ro 3, IT-Urwe*ther Bro J. C'Docnell Bio H. Brennan PEOaBAMME. 3na prizo priz« Boys' Race, 11 o'clock of!! k« Hop, Step, and Jump .. .. ..20s OS 100-yards Handicap ifoot Kace. Prize, £2, preseatori byHi C.aa. ,_ Vaulting with th« Pol» 2°9 c" 150-yard* Rao*, open to Members of the Hibernian Societiai o»ly—-First prize: Splendid Saeh, pru—till by Mbi B. Grattss; 2adyriaa: Aawttclaworth 30s, presented by Lxoxs Bbotsubm Throwing tli« Hainmar (wina*rs to b» handicairped) .. .. .. .. "• T~ 440-yards Race (handicap) 60» 10s Wheelbarrow Rao* -.iT 150-yards Race (handicap) 40s 10« Threa-l^ged Baco 10s 6» 300-yarda Raoo (hmdic*p). Eirsi prize: Silver Cup, value M.Q 10« ; 'M& priza: 30s. Open only to m«mb»i of Jriftndly Societies, presented by Membars of the Hibernian Society Football Match, Married against Singla (Hibernians) ICO-yards FooS Racs, Marriod Wen H.ifl,BS. Valuable piiza presented by liro J P. Lo^er^an Sack Race 108 »« Hurdle Race 403 10a Irish Jig 20s 10s • One-mile Race (handicap) 60s 10s One-mile Walking Jfctch 40s 10s Competitors for the Hibernian Cup and Sa»hmust be at least three months members of any Friendly Societies. Entrances for the 150-yards Race. 300-yards race, 440 yards Race, Hurdle Race, One-mile Running Race, and Walking Match, 2s 6d each. .To close on the 13th, March, at 9 pm, Other sports, entrance fees on the ground. Entrance Fees with Colours, to be sent in to Mr Greenwood, Market-house THURSDAY, MARCH 4. CORN EXCHANGE. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Thursday, 4th March, at 11 o'clock sharp, 45 trunks Seasonable Boots and Shoes. Terms at Sala. THURSDAY, MARCH 4. CITY MART. IMPORTANT TO GROOER3 AND THE TRADE. EXTENSIVE SALE OP TEAS, SUGARS, GROCERIES. GRANT & MORTON. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Thursday next, 4th March, at ll o'clock, A Large Parcel of Teas, Sugars, Oilmen's Stores, Provisions, &c, &c. Special attention of the trade ia directed to this sale, as the instructions are absolute. It is a very favourable opportunity for sorting up stocks 'with new and fresh goods recantly imported. , Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW. C 0 R N EXCHANGE. APPLES,-BUTTER, &c. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction at thY Com Exchange, To-morrow, March 3, at U o'clock sharp, 80 cases Apples 24 kegs Butter - Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, MARCH 11. SOUTH NEWTON 124 VALUABLE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS AND PADDOCK SECTIONS, . Adjoining the Reside sob of the late John Williamson, Esq. HPHE subscribers have been instructed _L 'to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday, March 11, at 12 o'clock, THAT VALUABLE SUBURBAN FREE HOLD PROPERTY, situated, m; SOUTH NEWT OWN, On the Great North Road, adjoining the residence of the late John "Williamson, Esq, subdivided into HJs4i .Building- Allotments And TJADDOCK SECTIONS. N. B.—This property is situated in one of the most progressive suburbs arouni Auckland, is within easy access of the City ('buses running close by every 20 minutes), and from its position, commands an ex tensive view of the harbour and surrounding country. The Auctioneers desire specially to direct the atten tion of those engaged in and 'about the City during the day to the opportunity this sale offers of securing healthy residence sites. The Paddock Sections, of nearly an acre each, Mould be available for cultiva tion either as market gardens, orchard, vineyards, or grass paddocks. Terms :—One-fourth cash on the fall of the hammer, one-fourth by promissory note at three months; balance within two years, bearing interest at 7 p&i" cent, per annum, or 2J£ per cent, discount will be allowed on the three-fourths if paid within one month from the day of sale. Plans can be obtained at the office of SAMUEL COCHR4NE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3. FREEHOLD PROPERTY AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PITT-STEEET. npHE Subscribers have received in- JL struotions to sell on the premises, Pitt-street, THAT COMFORTABLE DWELLING HOUSE situated in Pitt-street, adjoiniag Captain Elliott's, containing five rooms an* kitchen, erected on an allotment 40 feet frontage by 180 teet deep, and now occupied by. Mrs Levy, A3LSO..THB HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising Mahog auy T&Me, Mahogany Hair-seated Chairs . and Couches, Mahogany Cheffonnier, plate glass back ; Matfogany Easy Chairs, morocco covered ; Walnut Pianoforte, by " tollard and CoUard;" HandOrg&n, movcaUe figures, &c ; Clock, 8-day; Gilt Chimney Glass, Mahogany Cupboard, Bookcase. Carpets, Curtains, lender and Fireirons, Engravings, Tables and Covers, &c. Half-tester Rimu Badstead, Spring Mattrass, Mahogany Wardrobe, Mahogany Mirror, Washstand, Dressing Table, Colonial Sofa and Mattrass, Single Iron Bedsteads, Feather Bed, Chest Drawers, Mirrors, Bath, Kitchen Table, Chairs, Crockery, Glawware, Utensil*, Ac SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON", ?