been engaged by some of the residents of Shortland to ascertain if a road cannot be obtained by the Kauwaeranga, while Mi- McLaren, on behalf of the Government, is exploring the country further up.

OHINEMURI.

[Per Star Carrier Pigeon

Another Death from Measles.

Storekeepers Leaving for Tairaa.

PAEROA,

This day. Another native died yesterday from measles.

The commission to enouire into the illegal possession of miners' rights is expected to be a failure.

The gum-diggers of Waitekauri are doing well.

Several storekeepers left yesterday with pack-horses lor Tairua. Mr Calder has finished a splendid picture of the Gorge. There is no news from the miners.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS

GRAHAMSTOWN,

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Crown Princess cut No. 3 reef in the bottom level, 2ft. 6in. through. Gold is shewing in the specimen leader winze.

Mr David Philp's certificate has been sus pended by Judge Beckham for IS months.

NGARUAWAHIA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The charge laid against Mr. Craig for stealing Government documents, was heard yesterday before the Besident Magistrate, and dismissed. No evidence was required for the defence. Feeling is strong on the subject. The evidence for the prosecution looked bad.

WANGAREI.

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day,

Coal Discovery.

The new coal discovery is on Meldrum's property. The quality is superior to any found in Wangarei previously. lb burns as well as Newcastle. The weather has cleared up.

RUSSELL

(From our own Correspondent.)

This day.

Arrivals. Arrived —lona, i-benezer, Golden Isle, and Gem, from Auckland. Weather fine, with N.E. wind.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram. Agency.) This day. Foundation of Trinity Church.

The foundation block of Trinity Church, Tauranga, was laid yesterday ia the presence of a large concourse of people. Messrs Lundon and Conway, have a contract for the erection and started work to day. The build ing will cost £1,500.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS

WELLINGTON.

(From our Own Correspondent.) This day, Mr and Mrs Case.—Racing

Mr and Mrs Case have come back from Wanganui. They had a rough trip going there and eciually rough to get back. James Gilligan, of Wairarapa, sends his filly Princess Mary to take part in the Can terbury Autumn Meeting. It is the only one sent from Wellington.

Schooner Julius Vogel in Collision

The schooner Julius Vogel, after coming off the slip, fouled her fore-rigging with the three-masted schooner May's jibboom, carry ing away the wire port guys. The damage is about £25. The Julius Vogel sustained np damage. Railway Delays- The Post and Times complain that the Go vernment are not forcing tne construction of the Masterton Railway as fast in comparison as those in Hawkes Bay and Otago. The Tribune defends the Government from the charge of favoriDg one province more than another, and points out that the cost of construction in Wellington is more than double what it is in Hawkes Ray ; indeed the Tribune comes to the defence of the Government with more earnestness than the Times. The "Times" Company. A new feeling with regard to the Times Company shares seems to have set in as it is reported there have been several offers from out-siders waiting to buy in. Amusements- The Bates' are acheiving tolerable success in Shakesperian plays. The athletic sports on Saturday were passable. Only a few of the peds were in proper condition.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Progress of Railway Works- The VVinton and Kingston railway is being pushed forward rapidly. Last week the contractors conveyed along the rails a party of gentlemen from Invercargill, a distance of nearly nine miles, along the Hoe as far as the middle of Centre Bush. If the prevailing fine weather lasts, Messrs Procter and Whitaker expect to be running the locomo tives as far- as Dagsill's crossing in about a month. The intention of the Government is to open Sewamok Beach Railway for freight traffic by the end of the month, and for passenger traffic, as soon an the line is in a fit condition to be passed. High Wages of Farm Lahourers. Fifteen pence per hour and found was offered to a gang of new chums by the farmers of the Tuapeka district. A dozen of the former struck because a supply of grog was not allowed. mt. ™- ■ ? tea'ing Apples. Ihe Minister of Justice refuses to inter fere with the decision of the Oamaru Bench re the boy Paterson, who was sent to the Reformatory for a year for stealing apples. Contractors' Losses? A public meeting at Lawrence carried a resolution urging the Government to carry out contracts in their entirety Mr Morrison one of the principal contractors' denied the assertion made at the meetiog that £20,000 were now due to workmen, but admitted that sub-contractors allowed wages to fall into arrear owing to the delay of the Government in passing the certificates. One contractor on the line lost between £4000 and £5000 on his contract. The East Valley Stabbing Case. In sentencing Walters, convicted of man slaughter to fifteen years, Judge Prender gast said : " If I gave you a light sentence it would do this harm. A man, such as a butcher's slaughterman, in the daily habit of using such weapons, would be likely to take 1 - lives of their fellow men under circum- I ,nces when persons not following such ■ pupations would be held more excusable • Aot because the act was excusable, but as not having acted in manner so criminally, he felt bound therefore to pass a heaw sentence."

The Shameful Indecent Assault Case

In sentencing Johnston, who returned his age at 43, he said : —" You charge your wife with treachery. She has, I believe, been treacherous but not to you. No sentence the Court can pass can adequately express the feelings I have, and all men must have of your conduct. lam assured your bodily state is such that you are not fit to receive the lash, nor am 1 sure that short punish ment is applicable to the case. It is clear you are not fit to be at large, and as the law allows penal servitude for life, I shall give you something but not much short." The sentence of the Court was 21 years penal servitude.

NAPIER.

[From our own Correspondent.] This day. Dangerous Railway Bridges. The Telegraph hist night says : —'"A state ment well authenticat ed comes to the effect that the Waitangi and l^garuroro railway budges have been so imperfectly constructed that immediate measures will have to be taken to render them safe for traffic. What professional men call "Camber" in the bridge - conversity of construction t j give strength to the election—the " Camber;' in both bridges mentioned has given place to corresponding defection either through the sinking of the piles or the fault of building. Thicker sleepers are obliged to be laid over the undulation rails, and tie-bolts put to strengthen the bridge. It will be remem bered that his Honor the Superintendent was Minister of Public Works when the Napier and Paid Paki contract was let, also Superintendent of the Province and General Government Agent when the line was taken over from Messrs Btogden. It will be in teresting to see his Honor shirk this respon sibility. The interests of the public and travellers should be immediately protected. The piles are now Mink and the defection in the span amounts to two inches. The piies were going four inches to the blow when the men stopped. Driving notices have been posted on the engine houses to drivers not to go more than six miles an hour over the bridge." The articles concludes that had the bridges been substantially built, this necessity and disgrace could not have occurred.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Sailed : Ship Waitara, Peek, for London, with cargo valued at £92,955 and twelve passengers.

HOKITIKA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Arrived :—S.s. Alhambra with English news to 12th ancl colonial to the 14th.

MARTON

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Monday. The Rargitikei Election. The nomination of candidates for Eangi tikei election took place to-day. On a show of hands being called for, Watt obtained 17, Ballance 15, and Hutchison 5.

NELSON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

Action to Recover Stakes

The action brought by Mr Redwood against Mr Hugh Stafford and Mr Andrew Richmond to recover stakes won by the plaintiff at a race meeting in 1574, the Eesi dent Magistrate decided that Act 3 and 4, Victoria, relating to horse racing, is not law in New Zealand. All such matters are there fore regulated by Act 13, George 11., and by that law no stake for less than iso can be recovered ; and further, that the stewards of races are not liable for the stakes. The plaintiff ought to have sued the stakeholder, in this instance, William Stavert, and he had been so appointed by the Jockey Cub, of which plaintiff was a member. That one of the stewards sued was not a member of the Club at all, but that neither as steward nor as members of the Club were defendants' liable.

The sole remedy in this case was agains the depository of tbe money.

CBRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Monday. Visit of the Marquis of Normanby,

The Governor will land from the Phcebe on Wednesday morning. His Excellency and lady and members of the suite will stay at the Clarendon Hotel. On Thursday morning an address levee will be held at the Government Buildings. There will be a public ball in the Oddfellows' Hall on Thurs day night.

Sweeps on the Race Meeting.

Sweeps were drawn on Saturday night, when long prices were paid for the favorites : Sonnambula for Trial Stakes, Daniel O'Rorke for Champagne, Templeton for Flying Han dicap, and King Philip for the Great Autumn Handicap.

The Defaulting Secretary. Charles James, who was arrested in Auck land on a charge of embezzling moneys belonging to the Loyal City of Christchurch Lodge of Oddfellows, of which he was trea surer, was brought up on Saturday and remanded till Thursday. The general opinion is he will get off. The Minister of Public Works on

Railways. The railway bridge across the river Ashley, near Rangiora, was opened with a banquet on Saturday. The Hon. E. Richard son said that when the original promises were made to carry out the railways in the colony within a certain time there was a large quantity of surplus labour, but this had since been absorbed by private capital, and the railway works were thus impeded. He quoted the large sum per mile which had been paid for the construction of railways in Victoria, and said it was a very extra ordinary thing indeed if railways in New Zealand would not pay ; when, taken gene rally, they did not cost more than £5,600 per mile.

Immigration. Mr March, Chief Immigration Officer, reports that during the year ending February 28th last, 26 immigrant ships have arrived at Lyttelton, with 158 families, representing 6,537 souls ; single men, 2,288 souls; single women, 1,273 souls ; total, 10,098 souls.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) „ * , This day. Sufferers by Shipwreck. A subscription list has been opened on behalf of the sufferers by the loss of the schooner Euphrosyne. The Mayor is trea surer.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram.Agency.) This day, The Governor's Visit.

The Governor and Lady Normanby and suite proceed this afternoon to Canterbury. They will remain during the lace meeting. Inspection of Steamers. Captain Johnson, Inspector of Steamers, inspected the side lights and fog signal horns of several coasting craft. In very few instances were the necessary apparatus com plete, and in each case instructions were issued that these equipments must be made complete before a clearance would be granted. The Drought. J he late drought has so denuded the Hutt and Wairarapa of grass that a rise in the price of meat will take place.

ENGLISH TELEGRAMS.

(PER ALHAMBRA AT HOKITIKA.)

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

Humours of War,

The Prerogative of the Pope

A Journey Across the Channel

LONDON.

April 10.

The Brindisi mails have been delivered

Alfred Watson and Sons (?), warehouse men, were passengers by the Somersetshire, and died at sea.

Wheat, firm and quiet; supplies are unusually low. In the House of Commons, Mr. Conrte, Foreign Under-Secret pry. confirmed the ex change of Geiman and >'elgium notes which which were confidentially communicated to England, but neither psrty had appealed to Lngland. Great uneasiness is felt in conse quence of the warlike articles in the Beilin Ministerial journal.

The Emptror of Austria and the King of Italy agreed to respect the prerogative of the Pope provided the International interests were unsffected.

Qhe Bishop of Breslin refised to resign, and will be prosecuted.

The Pmperor of Germany finally relin quished his journey to Italy by advice of his physician. April 12. Captain Boyton, with his life-saving ap paratus, floated fifty miles across the Chan; ncl, and nightfall only prevented him reach ing Boulogne. The result was telegraphed to the Queen. The mails, via San Francisco, have been delivered. The Golconda, with the Suez mails, left Galle for Australia on the 11th April.

GERMANY.

April 12. The Crown Prince intends visiting Italy incognito.

The Nord Deutsche TMatunga contradicts the rumour, but considers the le-oiganiaation of the French army disquieting.

The bishops assembled at Golda petitioned the German Emperor against their disendow ment, but the ministry rejected the petition.

"ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE."

Tins lively burlesque, entirely different from the usual pieces presented at the Prince of Wales Theatre, was highly successful, and frequently, in its more striking passages, brought forth a storm of applause. The dresses of tlie ladies were chaste and elegant and aided in giving life and beauty to the successive scenes. Miss Clara Stephenson appeared as "Orpheus." and Miss Patty Holt as " Aristceus." Miss Maggie Knight looked her very host as "Enrjdice," arid sang the song of Beautiful Love with much taste. The several songs ancl dances added greatly to ihe success of t! c piece. Mr Sam Poole was as humourous as ever and ably sustained his position as funnyest. MrAvel ing did exceedingly well and received well merited applause. The acting of Messrs Holloway. Deeiing, and Irwin, were strictly in harmony with the characters represented. The burlesque, as the name indicates, is feun tied upon mytholcgy, but not necessaiily with a view of bringing the poetic fancies of the ancients into contempt, although builesques usually have that tendency, as in the cjjsc of Keuihvorth, Scott's fine novel of the Eliza bethan era. Mr Thornton was excellent as Apollo, and his delightful scene of the " Faiiies Dell,'' exhibited in a marked degree his taste as au artist. The scenery generally was very effective. This gaudy and yet pleasing burlesque will be repeated this evening, and all who feel the necessity of a flow of spirit and a heaity laugh, will do well to pay a visit to the theatie. MISS CLARA STEPHENSON. This lady will take her benefit to morrow evening, on which occasion, among other things, will be repre sented the " Poor Strollers," a picture of a state of a poition of society as society was in the days of Edmund Kean and the father of the epigrammatic Jerrold. Miss Stephenson is not a stranger in this city, and her labours in the art which she pursues with so much credit, justly entitles her to something more than the good wishes of citizens. As an actress, Miss Stephenson ranks high among professionals, and what ever position she takes, whether in tragedy or comedy, whether as the gentle, mind disturbed Ophelia, or as the rustic damsel of an English country village, Miss Clara Stephenson's portraiture is striking and life-like; while her passionate or pathetic passages are rendered with truth and earnestness. We feel, therefore, that we need only state that this lady will take her well-deserved benefit to-morrow evening, to ensure a genial and hearty response. The bill of fare for the evening will be ample and pleasing in detail, and the " Poor Strollers" will be welcomed by all. The performance will be under the distinguished patronage of Sir George Grey, Superintendent.

CITY" BAED'CONCERT. The grand vocal and instrumental concert for the benefit of the Engineer ancl City Band was held last night in the Choral Hall. There was a very good audience, but the hall was not so full as anticipated. Mr Impey and his band of musicians deserve well of the public by their endeavours to make cheerful the evening hour, and by the influence of sweet sounds to banish sad thoughts and make slumbers sweeter than otherwise they would be. The programme was honestly gone through, with the excep tion of the parts assigned to Messrs. Montague and Fox, which was unavoidable in consequence of an accident which hap pened to the former gentlemen, and which was gracefully explained by Mr Gatland. Mr Fox, however, did exceedingly well, and was loudly recalled on parting from " Nancy Brown." The band performed the overture of " Dame Blanch," the " Huntsman's Chorus," and other selections in a manner which gave the utmost pleasure to every lover of music within the hall. The clarionette duet by Mr Impey and Mr Turriell was delightful, as was also, the solo with variations. The duet, " Oh, Maritana," was sweetly given by Mrs Mitchell and Mr Harding, and was one of the prettiest things of the evening. This lady also aang the beautiful ballad, "Only for Thee," in her own feeling way, the refrain of which reached all hearts. Mr Harding sang "The Mountebank" and the " Village Blacksmith" very creditably. Mr Gatland's voice was hardly powerful enough for "A Winter's Night." The second part of the programme consisted of the chair business, as designated in tbe announce ment, but which might have been termed the "niggers." Several sentimental songs were included in this section, including "I loved but one," by Mr Dunville ; the " Cornet ' player," by Fox. "I heard a spirit sing" by Mr Hull, which was fairly rendered, and would have been better bad the singer commenced in a lower key. Several far-fetched conundrums were introduced (original we presume.) but the speakers, in spite of their black faces, appeared to be bashful and did not speak loud enough to be heard over the hall. The best of these con undrums war, " Why did the people of City East desert their old ship ?" " Because they had a Rees on." The entertainment was successful and wonnd up with a select auad rille party under the direction of Messrs Impey and Wright.

AUSTRALIAN TELEGRAMS.

MELBOURNE

April 14. Two girls have been drowned in a water hole at Durham Lead. One drawing Water slipped in, and the other attempted to rescue ber.

Arrived—H.M. s.s. F&ppbure, Sailed—Rosario, for England. Mr Belcher has been returned forth*; South Western province over Wynn. The Catholic bieracby bave found occasion to rejoice at this result, and announce that every election Will be contested in favour of a change in the Education Act. Java and the Straits settlement as ivell as Fiji, will be represented at the Melbourne Exhibition in August. Mr B. Carrol, one of the members of the Assembly for Aiarat, has been arrested for some extensive forgeries. _ The pre liminary investigation is now being proceeded with. The imports and exports for the quarter showed a decrease. The Victoii;i Pacing Club has instituted champion stakes lor New Year's Day; Sweepstakes 55 sevs each, with 1500 soys. added three miles, weight for age. Murder has been committed near Mudgee. A man turned G. Bawe shot his brothers wife. The nmrdtrer was knocked down by her sou, and frightful wounds inflicted on his forehead, which will probably prove fatal.

SYDNEY.

The revenue rethrnS for the quarter show an increase.

In the Assembly the Postmaster-General states the Government paid Mr. Hall £3200, but expected !Ncw Zealand would pay half if a peimatient service is established. The Exhibition was very successful, and visited by a very large attendance. The rush to North Queenland diggings continues. Nearly 2000 Chinamen arrived, and 8000 more are at Hong Kong to arrange for transit. Great opposition is shown to Chinese emigiation, aud the Government patronised a bill, dealing especially with the question. Plenty of gold is coming in, but fever is prevalent and blacks are troblesome. A number of deaths are reported.

Shipping.- Arrived : At Newcastle, sth, Ada, from Auckland.

Sailtd, Stli.—Glimpse, for Auckland,

COMMERCIAL.

Business very slack. Wheat firm, 4s 916, little offering. A fair business has been done in teas. Kerosine advancing.

The Durham leaves for London to-day; tlie Whampoa to-morrow. £•„,..„,, ~...

ADELAIDE.

A man named Sucjd is ordered for execu tion for wife murder. A seaman, fl.M.'s Sapphire, has been committed for murder of a shipmate named Lewis. The exploration around Lake Hope is suc cessful.

COMMERCIAL.

At Mr Oeorge Sibbon's sale yesterdsy, an allotment at Sgaruawahia, or Newcastle, sold for £40, and not £14 as stated in previous issue.

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F. H. LEWISSON has Just Opened 200 Gold L ockets, and they are on view in his window.— ]4dvtJ ...



Tho schooner Excelsior has just arrived from Dunedin. She brings a cargo of bread stuffs, and is consigned to Mr John Reid. COPPICE !— Brown, Barrett, and Co.'s standard Coffees both delicious and strong, B.own, Barrett, and Co.'a J&xcelsior Coffee deserves preference tn any Crffee on account of putity and dhtictness of flavour. Hole the brand, fold at almost every grocery es ablisbnoent in town and countiy.-(Advt.)



Jttfr W AIsTTET) t0 Purchase a miULtMSL Three or Four-roomed Cottage in the Suburbs, together with about a quarter of an acre of land. There must be a good well on the premises. Apply to HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, No. 2, Insurance Buildings WAITED, a respectable young Woman as General Servant—Apply Shakespeare Hotel, Wyndham-street. WANTED 7 a young Girl about'l7 years of age ; rtf-tencea required.—Apply to H. P. Hayden, Ginger Beer Manufacturer, Wake fleld-strcet. WANTED, a Girl about 15 years of age to malse herself generally useful.— >pply to Mrs Young, >ewmarket \}U ANTED, for the Thames, a T v respectable Girl who understands Cooking, and to assist with the washing.—Apply at Gardner's Dining liooms, Queen-stieet ANTED, two Sawmill Bands.— Apply to M. H Roe, Custom House-street. TtfAKTED, a General Servant for V T light housework.— A pply to Mrs Messenger, Queen-street. A IS TE D, a Girl to assist in Housework.—Apply to this cfflce. WANTED, to purchase a good Double-barrel Gun.—Address, stating price, to H. Berridge, Wellington-street. WANTED, a strong Lad for the Blacksmith Business.—Apply to Leahy and Lorigan, junction of Symonds-street and Kyber Pass Boad. ANTED, a Girl about 12 or 14 years to make herself generally useful.— Apply at Farrow's Dining Rooms, next Montague's Bazaar, Queen-street. WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply Custom House Hotel, Fort-street. WANTED, a middle-aged Married Couple, without children, forn country hotel The wife must be a good cook, the husband make himself generally useful. Wages, £10 per annum.— Apply at 11 o'clock to-morrow at fctar office. WANTED to SELL (Cheap), the Lease of a large Five-»oonoed House; 18 months to mn.—Apply to G. Fowler, corner of Upper Queer-street and Eawardes-street. ANTED to Let, Sittmgroom and Two Bedrooms, with Pantry and use of Kitchen ; all large and airy; house new.—For address apply Stak office. WANTED, a General Servant.— A pply to Mrs Ryan, corner of Grafton and Park Roads. WANTED, a good General Servant; references required.—Apply at the office of this paper. WANTED to SELL a first-claFs Lemington Bange.—Apply to A. Mackie, at Bruce's Coach Factory, Upper Queen-street. WMBfWWWHITTWffI |ftf ._ , l*BfTl^rrTl^Wlf¥^aHlTTWPOTlßßttßMllinM»^a^MQgMa»iJi WAM TED, Employment, by an experienced man, as clerk of works, overseer, foreman, or time keeper, of buildings, sewers, or ro^ds ; can produce highest testimonials.—Apply for sddrtss, office of this paper. ON -SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED— Anderson and Mowat's Flour (in sacks), 100 ft. ai»£fiolb. bags J. K. Anaerson and Co.'s Flour (iv sacks). 10CIT>. and SOtb. bags Hay and Barr's Flour (in sacks), 100 ft. and 50ft. oags. G., W. BINNEY. ABERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MOTTMTC iTS IST EED AND BLUE, FROM £5, Free on board ship for any part of New Zealand INSCRIPTIONS ACCURATE AND BBAUTIPUI,. Plans and Prices Free from JOHN L GG E, SCULPTOR, ABERDEEN", SCOTLN D.



WANTED, a Harness Maker.— Apply to R. F. Webster, next Union Bank of Au'tralia. rrO BUTCHERS.—Wanted, a -I steadr young Man ; one accustomed to riding out with erders —Apply to J. Longlay, Butcher, , Onehunga. __ , WANTED, for a private family at the Thames, an active young Girl as General Servant.—Apply " 8.," office of this paper. TaStED, Ladies to know that in consequence of numerous applications I bave resumed the hiring out of Sewitg Machines, payment fOT which goes to purchase the Machine.— I Geo. W. Ileslop, Engineer, Ihe Fitiing Shop, ; Shortland-street. WANTED KNOWN, the best price given for broken Flint Glass at Auck land Glass V orbs Union-street. \K7 ANTED, a General Servant. — ™ Apply to Mrs M. Niccol, North Shore. TNfIO"N O W N that GARRETT BROS. Save HOW REMOVIaZ> to their New Brick Building, in' Wakefield-street, j where they will supply their cuatomera as usual. Storekeepers and Merchants Supplied.—GAßßETT BROTHERS, Dublin Boot and Shoe Warehouse, Wakefield-street. TOTAIVTED KNOWN, that D v V Goldik is pf(_pQ.ir.(l to supply all binds o Timber and other Building ffloterials, including Sashes, Lotos, Mouldings, Broad Timber. Bouse Blocks. Pests, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Lath?, Shingles, tzc.&c, at the lowest market price, at his Haid , Custom-honse ■itreet. ANTED KNOWN, that"the Boad is easy and natural from The Pantheon to ths Saving's Bank, two doors below. —Ford, Potter, and Go., Tailors, Hatters, Outfitters, 193, Queen-street. VSTAJftTJSD, the general public to ™ ▼ know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefteld-streets, has on sale :~~£:ewcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rateo. Bricks, Un,e, Sand, She.'ls, 'files. Iron-hark Shafts, Bpokes, and Red-?um Fellocd, &*., &c.. always on hand. A arge suDplv of the best yewcastlcCoke now on hand <yy ANXjSJJ, 60U tons oi Old V V Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewt'4?, Bead, Muatz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Ba?s ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, &c, at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager \;y AJN T ED to &> ELL (cheap), *' * White Lead, Galvanised Tub 3 ; also, Pumpa Paints, Ploughs, Ac. N.B - Highest price given for all kinds of old MetaI.—ALFRKD SM.ART, next to Blue Post Victoria street. W~~ ANTfcD KNOWN.—That Elli man's Celebrated Royal Embrocation for Hors»B, Cattle. Pheep <fee,, continues to give the greatest satisfaction to all who us>e it. It is a certain cure for Lameness, Swellings, Sprains, Over-reaches, Bruises, Sores, and Cuts of every kind. _ First-rate local testimonials may be Bern on application. Sole agents for Auckland, W. S. JOKES, Saddler, Queen strett. WANTED KNOWN, that The Paotheon is REMOVED to 193, Queen street, next iulson's, Chemist, and opposite »the Albert Hotel —Ford. Potter, and Co. T\TANTED KNOWN, that The V V Pantheon is REMOVED to 193, Queen stieet, next Edson, Chemist, and opposito the Albert Hotel—Ford, Potter, and Co. WANTED KNOWN, that the Pa ho n is REMOVED to 193, Queen street, next Kdson's, Chemist, and opposite the Albert Hotel -Ford, Potter, at.d Co.



WANTED KNOWN, that our TWEEDS for Autumn and Winter are quite up to the mark in quality, pattern, texture, and reasonableness of price.—'lhe Pantheon, 198, Queen-strt-et. _____ ANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kind of ASPHALTING at reasjnable prices.—A ddres* Star Office. * T)Rii\ cc 6e wales theatre. Last night but Seven of tlie Season, and those eminent artistes, ME. AND MRS. GEORGE DARRELL. Last VJght of the Glorious Comedy, REVOLUTIONARY FRANCE! MR <*> JIIH GHOKGE DARRELL. The Burlesque of ORPHEUS AM.) EURYDICE ! Received last night with enthusiastic applause, with its manifold new son^s, new Dances, grand Scenery, by Thoruton. new Locals, new D/e?sfs Applause and Laughter the order of the evening. Benefit of Miss C. Stephenson, To-morrow (Wed nesday), under the patronage ot Sir G. Grey. " Tho ( Poor strollers," and other entertainments. Thursday—"East Lynne.'' last time. PRICES :—Chicle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. Gd.; Pit, Is. Seats can now be reserved at Upton's. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45. A GRAND Pictorial and Musical Entertainment, entitled "A Trip Through America," with brilliant Lime-light views of Halifax, Boston, U.S., JNew York, Philadelphia, Washington, Richmond, New Orleans, St. Louis, San Francisco, Chicago, Falls of Niagara, Hudson River, &c, &c, accompanied by appropriate Vocal and Instrumental Music, and a descriptive Lecture will be given by W. C. Denncs, on Tuesday, April 20, at half-past 7 p.m. TO R N E-S TREE T HALL. E. GLAIR'S MAGNET TROUPE WILL give a GRAND VARIETY CONCERT ON MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 26, Assisted by Gentlemen Amateurs. Also, the TEMPERANCE BAND mil perform on this occasion, being for the Benefit of WIDOW HOLTHAM AND ORPHANS. A SELECT QUADRILLE after the Performance. Front Seats, 3s; back seats, 2s. W. TRIBTE,' Secretary. ABOUT 100 acres of Land for Sale seven miles from the Town of Tauranga. A splendid mill site ; big stream, and fall of water run ning through it, capable of developing 50-horse power all the year round. To close a partnership account. Excellent soil. jGISO . —Enquire J. Howden, Jeweller, Shortland-street, SELECT Board and Besidence.— Harbour View House, Shortland Crescent. OMFORTABLE BOARD ancl Residence for respectable Young Men in a pleasant ancl convenient .situation.—Apply at this office. X l. v; j; H. Fuller, Secretary to the above Association, will call early on the Licensed Victuallers of Auckland and vicinity for their Subscription to the Society— viz., £1 Is, and to those members who wish it, the application for License will be carried out free of expense or trouble to members. New _building^in"wellesi7ey- street east. The plans and specifications can be seen at the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, and Tenders will be received until noon of Friday next No pledge given to accept the lowest or any other tender. FOUND, a Log. Owner can have the si me by paying expenses. If not claimed ia three days from this date will be sold.—Apply at Staic office. O BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. To be Let, with immediate possession, the Shop and premises corner of Pitt and Vincent-streets. Rent low, and no premium.—W. J. Messenger. O PAINTERS.—Tenders Wanted for Painting, &c , at the Star Hotel, Newton. —Apply to Thomas Constable. T3 OVAL BLACK PRECEPTORY, JLV ;No. 149, I.C. —The regular monthly meeting of the above Preceptory will be held in the Protestant Hall, Newton, on Wednesday evening next, April 21, at 7.30 pm. Visiting brethren are invited. —By order of the W.M. A. -^ ~~^ The officers and members of the Court City of Auckland are requested to assemble at the Court room, Cook-street, TO-MORRO W (Wednesday) after noon, at a quarter to three, to attend the Funeral of the wife of Bro. Robert Forshaw. Members of other Courts are respectfully invited to attend. By order of the C.R., I T. HOLLAND, Sec. N EMERGENC Y~M EETING of LODGE ARA, 348, 1.0., will be held at the Lodge-room, THIS EVENING, at 7.30. __ By order. ~_^-. __«^> K ,™ MOSS M. LEVY, '-^%, j -..,£ Secretary.^



J± GENUINE SALE OT DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! THE WHOLE STOCK TO BE CLEARED OUT. H. ATKINS Bo to inform his numerous customers and the public thatfhe has commenced.a GENUINE CLEARING-OUT % SALE or HIS WHOLE STOCK OP DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Which has been RE-MARKED, and HEAVY REDUCTIONS made on every article. H. ATKINS Begs to say hat he is more particularly his desire to CLEAR OUT A HEAVY SURPLUS STOCK of DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK & COLOURED SILKS, AND , CLOTHING, But that he feels that he cannot advertise a CHEAP SALE Without including Manchester and other plain Goods : he has therefore REDUCED the prices of the whole Stock. Purchasers have now an opportunity of buying Household Goods, such as SHEETINGS, QUILTS, BLANKETS, TABLE LINEN, &c. AT WHOLESALE PRICES, AKD DRE9S MATERIALS, BLACK & COLOURED SILKS, CLOTHING, &c, &c, AT CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN WHOLE SALE PRICES. The following REDUCTIONS on the Prices have been made, and are genuine :— Dress Materials, 20 to 25 per cent reduction Black and Coloured Silks, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Japanese Silks, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Crimean Shirtings, Flannels, Drills, &c, 12J to 15 per cent redaction Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, 15 to 20jpe cent reduction Black Alpaccas, Cob ergs, French Merinoes, and all plain Goods, 12J to 20jper cent reduction Silk Jackets, Lace Jackets, &c, 6 to 40 per cent reduction. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Tweed Suits, Coats, Trowsers, Trowers and Vests, and Youth's Clothing, See., 15 to 25 per cent reduction Tweeds, White Shirts, Crimean Shirts, Hats, Scarfs, Ties, Collars, Hosiery, Ac, 15 o 25 per cent reduction. Real Macintosh Coats, 33s 6d, all sizes ; usual price, 45s to 555. GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS IN THE SAME RATIO. NOTE. B»" THIS IS THE FIRST CLEARING-OUT SALE H.A. HAS ADVERTISED, AMD IS A GENUINE ONE. H. ATKINS, LATB HAY AND HONEYMAN.



PITT-STKEET WESLEYANI METHODIST SUNDAY-SCHjOL ffl ANNIVERSARY. < THE ANNUAL SOIREE J WiU take place in tho Pitt-street Schoolroom on WEDNESDAY next, the 21st instant. Table on the Table at 6.30 p.m. After the Tea a Public Meeting will be held, which the Revs. G. H. Turner. W. J. Watkin, and W. J. Williams, aud Messrs Ewington aud Martin, aro expected to address. i Selections of Music -will be rendered by tho Choir. \ Tickets, Is Gd. | UCKLAND AUXILIARY OP THE 1 BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. The Public Meeting of this Society will be held in the Hall of ihe Young Men's Christian Association, Wellesley-stieet, on Wednesday, April 21; Chair to be taken by IT in Honor Sir George /.rncy, at 7.50 p.m. Several Ministers and Gentlemen will address the meeting. A collection in aid of the Society's j funds. H. H. HWRY, Honorary Secretary. ]^T O ~T I C E. A Special Meeting of the Auckland Shipwrights' Protection Society will be held in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on Wednesday, the 22nd instant, at 7 p.m. W. M. ELLIS, | Secretary. UCKLAND REGISTRY OFFICE for Servants, junction of Queen and Grey streets, nearly opposite the Fire-bell. rp 0 BUILD ER S. Tenders are invited for the Erection of a Building 1 in Pitt-street, up to Friday next, the 23rd instant. " ;; Particulars at MR. J. DAVIES, Grocer, Pitt-street. i AUCKLAND PERMANENT J\_ CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVEST MENT SOCIETY. ' DEPOSITS RECEIVED at the following rates — 6 months or no longer .. 6 per cent, per annum. 7 days' notice .. 5 per cent, per annum, '■ JOHN BATGER, Secretary. 93, Queen-street. fll: K:a. r*% ». A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE. A continuous Supply of Water may now be ob tained at the Tanks opposite the Thames Hotel, ; Custom-house-street. WIU-lA.M: C. DALDY, Chairman. NO. 3 COMPANY AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. Monthly Inspection on Thursday, 22nd instant, at 7.30 pm. Uniform ; full Dress. Major Gordon has kindly consented to present the Officers' Prizes, and the Prize given by Mr Kohn, to the successful competitors in the recent Company's prize firing. The annual finance meeting afier parade. ARTHUR MORROW, Captain Commanding. "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL^ In announcing the removal of the Fitting Shoj) Agency to those commodious brick premises in Shortland-street, three dooos above the Bank of New South Wales, I woulc\ remind the Ladies that they can purchase a better and a cheaper machine of almost any maker, and have their machines better cleaned, repaired, or adjusted, than in any other establishment in New Zealand. Agent for Singer's, Thomas's, Howe's, Wanzer, Stranger, and other first class machines. Repairs to all kinds of small machi nery. GEO. W. HESLOP, Engineer, The Fitting Shop, Shortland-street. FRIDAY, APRIL 23. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 23rd inst, at 11 o'clock, General Household Furniture, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. PRODUCE— Apples, Onions, Pota toes, Cheese, Butter, Bacon, Flour, Bran. POULTRY—Turkeys, Fowls, &c. Also, Household F.iraiture and Eifects Books. Kitchen Utensils Jewellery, Plated neods. Watches Cane Rosking Choirs, Perambulator, &c. R. A R~T H U R, Auctioneer. "OROM APRIL 19th TO AUGUST 14th. During the above period, I will CL^SE my plac of Badness at 5.30 p m. (watmrdays excepted). W. BATTRAY, NEW ZEALAND HOUSE, 66, Queen-street, Auckland. TO-MORROW. DRESSING GLASSES. PLATED WARE, BRUSHWARE. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell, To-morrow (Wednes day), at 11 o'clock, 7 cases containing Dressers, 6x4, 7x5 Tray and.Box Glasses, 9x7, 12x9,10x8, 14x10, Klectro-plated Tea and «'offee Services, Cruets, Mustard Pots, Piize Cups, Child's Mugs, Bake Baskets, Toast Barks. Peppers, Swing Kettles. Marmalades, Butters, balls, Brushware, Tea Trays, &o. Without Reserve.—To Close Accounts. THURSDAY, APRIL 22. NEW AND SEASONABLE BOOTS AND SHOES. PRELIMINARY NOTICE.;. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell by auction on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock, 30 trunks of New and Seasonable Boots and Shoes. WEDNESDAY, ,21st, AND THURSDAY, 22nd APEIL. IMPORTANT TO DRAPERS, COUNTRY - BDYERS, ETC, TWO DAYS AUCTION SALE OF NEW AND SEASONABLE DRAPERY, CLOTHItNG, ETC. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from the Importers to sell by auction on Wednesday and Thursday, 21st and 22nd Apiil, at 11 o'clock, A Large Parcel of New and Seasonable Drapery, Manchester Goods, Hosiery, Blankets, Dress Goods French Merinoes. Woollens, Cloth ing, &o , for absolute sale, by order of the Importers. Particulars in.future issue, j I Terms at Sale.