He eschews politics, declines to embarass the Government, and concentrates all his services upon the great work of sanitary reform, which he believes will restore P-ome *to her ancient Preliminary •surveys are authorised, and Garibaldi looks to Eugland for substantial help for carrying n his TVberia scheme, and offers have been lade to uudert_ke the grand work on the % 'anting of Government guarantee. ■On the 4th, the Pope for the first tima _inca the Italian occupation, paid a visit to Bislica of St. Peter. His health is vigorous. A Belgian deputation presented His Holi ness with 20,000 francs.

Orders have come from Eogland to hold several regiments in India ready for expedi tion beyond our own territories. The desti nation of the expedition is not known.

The Straits colonists take part in the Mcl bourne Exhibition.

A Chinese naval reserve of eight steamers is to be formed.

Small-pox prevails in Japan,

THE EAST.

Colombo, March 13. The trial of Gaekwar, of Baroda, the at tempted murderer of Cc_onel Phdyne, ab sorbs public attention. Sergeant Ballatyne's mode of defence has pleasingly surprised the onlookers so far, although his cross-examin iug has been very severe. His son is his junior counsel.

TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST THAMES NEWS

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day.

Goldfields Mismanagement. Goldfields affairs are coming to a dead lock. Officers can get no replies from anyone, and do not know who to communicate with. The Advertiser thia morning says: — "We can get nothing done in the shape of public works «nd the whole administration appears to be rapidly drifting into a state of chaos. At the present moment —one of the most critical Tvhich ha 3 ever been known at the Thames— there is no official head to appeai to. No one to whom people can look for assistance in opening up new and promising discoveries just made ; and not the slightest concern is shewn whether the new localities are made accessible or not to gold miners. The winter is just' upon us, and at the time when every nerve should be strained to open up road, and tracks that would be passable in the wet weather, we find the Government quietly flitting down to coquette with Sir George Grey about the taking over of the delegated powers. To them it is apparently more im portant to discuss a question of '' policy " with the Superintendent of this province, tl^an it is to attend to departmental -work about a goldfield. An indignation meeting is likely to be held about the matter."

The Tairua Field

The Mining Inspector has resolved to make those taking up large areas at Tairua to man the ground properly, so that the country shall not be locked up.

The Tairua F.oad

Last night the Mayor telegraphed to the Superintendent with reference to the road to Tairua, and received a reply this morning stating \batfa survey would be made at once.

Nothing has been done about the miners' right swindle.

The Attempted Murder. At the Police Court, fco-day, Catherine Clarke alias Norton, was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment, on a charge of vagrancy.

Thomas Edwards was charged with shoot ing at John Toovey, with intent to murder. Witnesses clearly proved the offence. Edwards made a statement that Toovey had repeatedly run away with his wife. He was committed for trial. There are doubts regarding the accused's sanity.

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Death of Mrs Commissioner Clark

The news of the death of the wife of Mr Commissioner Clarke which reached us from Wellington yesterday was received with profound sorrow here. The deceased lady was universally respected, and her loss will be long deplored.

TAURANGA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency^ This day,

The TBay of Plenty Times' Maketu corres pondent telegraphs that great disappointment fif expressed at Captain Mair retaining the native appointment, and that it is rumoured a petition will be started for his removal to another district.

The continued drought is alarming. *

becoming

WAIMATE.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.)

Monday. - New Paper.—Fatal Cart Accident. The first issue of the Tribune, local papejr, is published. A oarter, driving to Timaru, capsized his vehicle, and was killed.

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The New Zealand "Tunes."

The recent changes in the New Zealand Times have not been exactly what was at first given out or contemplated. It extends more to the system than to persons, and after it works down to its bearings it will be found to be a great improvement, and the concern a greater financial success than it ever was bSfore. It is understood that the work of reform and reorganisation will devolve upon one of the shareholders, per haps the very largest, and whq. takes a deep interest in the success of the paper. He is a man free from all political bias, but is ambi tious tnat Wellington should have, if possible, the best paper in the colony, or at any rate equal to any other. The other directors have the utmost confidence in him, knowing him to be quite disinterested, very shrewd in judgment, and decided in action. All parsimony is out of the question.

Imported Timber. A quantity of timber is constantly being imported into Wellington. Something enormous, and at Palmeraton over half a million feet was stacked a few weeks ago, and grumbling prevailed that the tramway could not get it aWay fast enough. There is now none to tend away.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. In the Supreme Court yesterday, Thomas Weir vas found guilty of obtaining 280 corn sacks from Robert Wilkini on false pretences, and was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment. The last case, one of criminal assault, is now being tried.

Racing Notes- King Philip is fifat favorite fdr the Autumn Handicap; Daniefep'Rerkefor the Champagne $ takes.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) JV > . This day. y Great Sickness. m There is a great deal of illness amongst tho inhabitants. Arrived ; Wellington; from Manukau,

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. The Lady Bird's Prssengers. The Lady Bird has sailed for the North. Passengers : Mr and Mrs Tilly and family (6), Mr and Mrs Roberts, Mr and Mrs Loden son, Mr aud Mrs Lane, Mr and Mrs Manson, Messrs Berry Mallsck, Cray, Mills, Jeffreys, Shirt, McLellao, Capon, Baker, Oison, Creyk, Brown, Peddie, Thomson, Lineham, Dank, Ruth, Airec, Pin, Nichol, Butler, Barker, Ros.elman (2), McNab.

NAPIER.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Harbour Works. The test of groins to ascertain at Port Ahuriri whether there was a travelling shingle to prevent the construction of an artificial harbour, proved a failure. It is reported that Mr. Carruthers has some other scheme for the improvement of the port. Burning of Heslop's Woolshed.

News has just reached town of the burning of Heslop's woolshed. No particulars are to hand.

At the next meeting of the Borough Council a scheme for water supply will be submitted by the Government Engineer. Flocks of Sheep.—Scarcity of Feed- The Sheep Inspector returned from visiting the North of the province, and reports the flocks healthy. The country is parched, and feed is scarce.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own Correspondent). This day,

News from the Bendigo reef is still of the most cheerful character. A newly discoveired reef running parallel with the Cromwell Crompany's claim shows unmis takeable evidence of permanency. From '•Jones claim first-class stone is being raised, and the reef widened 18 inches. Other claims in the locality show equally well. From the Cromwell Company's .No. 2 lease, magnificent stone, estimated to yield fully a pound weight of gold to the ton, is being raised. Another discovery is reported in the neighbourhood of the" Alta.Company ground. Several parcels of stone were broken from the reef, the whole being thickly impregnated with gold.

Theft of Gold

At the Arrow, nearly ten ounces of. gold were stolen on Saturday eveeing from Mrs Jenkins' store, at Macetown, during her temporary obsence. Three Chinese were in the store at the time; but the thief is un discovered.

Legality of Derby Sweepstakes

The right to hold a racing lottery, or sweep, will be tried at the City Police Court to-moirow morning. Dodson, proprietor of the Empire Hotel, is summoned by the police for selling a ticket for a chance in the lottery, known as "l'he Monster Derby." Three charges of a like nature have been laid by the police, acting on the instructions of Mr Bathgate.

Employment of Female Labotir.

The polioe have also taken proceedings against leading firms, who on Wednesday will be called upon to answer four charges, laid by machinists lately in the employ of the firms, of infringing the " Employment of Females Act." Two charges for employing complainant for mote than eight houts a day, and other, for compelling her to work after two o'clock on Saturday, the 3rd April, the said day being a holiday, contrary to the 4th section of the Act. Much interest centres in the case.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

At the Criminal Sessions yesterday, Henry Pearce was acquitted on a charge of robbery from a man in a house of ill-fame.

John Haggerty was convicted of stabbing L Constable Hernon, at Green Island.

George Johnston, after a protracted trial was found guilty of rape on his own step daughter. Sentence was deferred.

Provincial Council Elections.

CITY

EAST.

The nomination of a member of the Provin cial Council to represent City East, in the place of Mr P. A. Philips resigned, took place to-day, at the Mechanics' Institute, at noon.

The hall was only partially filled at the commencement of the proceedings. Mr S. Y. Collins officiated as Returning Officer, in the place of Colonel Balneavis, and having announced the business of the meeting, read the writ, and called upon the electors to nominate any candidate. Mr T. L. White came forward and pro posed Mr W. L. Rees. He looked upon tha. gentleman as eminently fitted for the post as possessing great ability, a good education, and an ample knowledge of the requirements of the province. Both the genDlemen before them that day were honorable and upright men, but he claimed for Mr Eees, the preponder ance of ability. Mr George Staines seconded the nomination of Mr Eees, who he was quite sure was competent to fill the office. Mr Stainescon tinued with some^pertinent and telling re marks in support of Mr Eees' candidature. He was confident that if Mr Eees was not returned the Council would be in a regular mess. Mr J. M.° Dargaville proposed Mr George Holdship. He had known that gentleman for eight or ten years, and had always found •him an upright and honorable business man. He was deeply interested in the welfare of the province as being a large employer of labour, and paid away over £1,000 per month. When enterprising men like him came forward and were willing to take upon thems._ves a share of the legis lation of the province they should be returned 'at the head of the poll. Captain D. H. McKenzie seconded Mr. Holdship. These being all the candidates proposed, Mr. Eec& addressed the electors. It was usual for speakers on those occasions to make the most of their own good points and hold their opponents up to ridicule. As they knew he had wished for some time to enter public life. He had no new ideas on public matters, what he thought now he had thought for years. The time had come when men were required who would speak out. When bribery and corruption was rampant it was time that' the people who paid for the Government should take means to have it carried on properly. Whether he was the man or not was another question. There was, however, a fitness in all things. They would not go tp a jeweller to have a pair of boots made, nor to a shipwright for an oil painting, and in the same way if they wanted laws mode or a logical argument con -1 ducted they should put a man into their Council who had had the requisite educa tion. . ,_, Mr Dargaville : Put your money into the , hands of the lawyers in fact. Mr Eees : Yes, if you like. That would be as good as putting it into the hands of Mr DargaTille. (Laughter.) (A little passage of arms between the speaker and Mr Dargaville here took place, which caused some amusement.) Mr Rees then continued : It was all very well to say that Mr Holdship was more peculiarly fitted to be their representative because he spent £1,500 per month on labour. Mr Dargaville had spoken to them of Mr Holdship as a landed proprietor. He said he was not a man with a carpet bag who was , here to-day and gone to-morrow. For his own part he should like to know how longit would take Mr Dargaville to realize his vast .possesions pack up his traps and go. (Laughter). And if he did go there would_not.be many tears shed at

! his departure. (Laughter.) A man who had i plenty of property was liable to attend more to the interests of his own pocket than to the interests of his constituents. (Hear.) Mr Dargaville had told them that what they wanted was an honest man. He could not see why Mr Dargaville, any more than any other man should tell them that. ( Laughter.) What they did want was a man who was fitted to fight their battles, and who was not afraid to speak out against the strong. (Hear.) He was a personal friend of Mr Holdship, and he should be sorry to say any thing against him; but he could not avoid saying that he was opinion that he himself would make a better representative for them than Mr Holdship would, for the reason he had just stated. Sir George Grey had just been elected their Superintendent. They all knew he was no hanger-oa,—he did not care about kind of work, —but he respected merit, and the sight of an old man who had well earned repose, coming forward to rescue the province from its difficulties was a very noble one. They must recollect what Sir George Grey had told them of his inability to serve them if they did not support him. Unless they sent men into the Councils of the country who were able and willing to back him up,, their election of him would be no good. They must get, aud see that they got a man who would help Sir George Greylin his noble, self-imposed task of compelling justice to the province and re covering for it its rights. He could not bring much Inoney interest into the contest, as they all knew most of the money interest in Auckland was against him. On several oc casions he had had to fight against it, often to his own loss ; but he had never shrunk from tho conflict, and if they elected him now he would fight to the last against might and wrong till he saw that the province had obtained her rights, and was placed ou as good a foot ing as any other. (Cheers.) His principles would always be the _ame as they had bi'en for yeais. They would remain when various gentlemen whom he could mention had changed their opinions over and over again. (Cheers.) He would confess to them that he had a great desire to get into (he Provin cial Council, and for reason. If he came out the winner" in this contest, he should certainly try to contest the seat in the General Assembly against Mr Vogel at the next election. (Cheers.) In conclusion, Mr Rees finished an elorment speech by pledging himself, if elected, to do his best to realise for the province those bright dreams which were so often alluded to, but had as yet been only dreams. The speaker was heartily cheered when he sat down. JNo questions being asked, the other can didate came forward.

Mr. George Holdship said he did not come before tliam as a public speaker. If he had no further claim than that of public speaking he should not come before them at all. He thought they had too much public speaking. They wanted a little less talking and a little more imsiuess. 11 he had not; ihe legal ability of his friend, he had, perhaps, some business ability, which might come iv useful. Legal knowledge was a very good thing but it was not everything. If he had not the critical acumen of his learned friend to pick out little crotchets ; if he had not his ready judgmenthehad atleass the will to serve th.m and perhaps some experience which should stand them in good stead. If he wanted legal business done he would go to his friend Mr liees, but if he wanted to know the wants of the citizens he should not go to a lawyer. (Hear, hear). He did not come to them soliciting their votes but in answer to their requisition, and if they elected him he should them, but if not he should not be at all sorry. He could tell them that the province was in a bad state, and so long as the Government withheld her proper share in the money derived from the confiscated land, it would be so. A struggle must come, but he thought it would be fought out in the General Assembly. He had travelled throughout the colony, and had enjoyed opportunities of comparing the resources of Auckland and the other provinces. He conld tell them that it was not owing to any advantages in their resources that they had left Auck land behind. Auckland was as highly favored as they were, and it was only the continued injustices she had to suffer which kept her back. His own interests were involved in those of the province. With the province he must stand or fall. If they elected him, he did not wish to make a name for himself, but to go in thick and thin to promote their interests. If he failed it would not bejj from lack of will. They had seen enough of him to know whether he: was fit to represent them or not. They might depend that if they sent him into the Uouncil they would send a man who would be careful to do his duty. Mr Hold ship sat down amid loud applause. The Returning Officer was about to call for a show of hands, when several gentlemen present intimated a wish to ask a few ques tion, Mr Collins then said it was open to any one to question the candidates. Mr. J. George asked whether if the Pro vincial revenue were deficient, Mr Holdship would advocate direct taxation for purposes of education ?

Mr Holdship replied that he was not much in favour of direct taxation, but he approved of a little of it as tending to sharpen people's wits. (Laughter.) He did hot ap prove of the present Education Eate. Another elector essayed to ask a question, but the meeting was* impatient, and he was obliged to give up the attempt. Mr Staines asked Mr Eees if he objected to the Education Eate.

Mr Rees replied that he did. Mr Edwin Carr, with a beaming and con fident air on his face, and a broad smile hovering round the corners of his lips, mounted the platform, but was received with loud and persistent hisses. When silence was at length restored, he produced from his pocket a dirty piece of paper, and proceeded to read from it a passage from Mr Eees' pamphlet, where the writer makes a very disadvantageous comparison between the people of Auckland and the people of the other parts of the colony. Did Mr Eees still think that of the province ?

Mr Rees replied that he did. After ex plaining the context of the passage, Mr Rees went on to say that knowing as he did the rottenness.that existed in their midst; know ing how money influences were continually at work; knowing how men who had once been bounden to others for even their food and raiment had afterwards turned upon these benefactors like serpents and bit them. (A voice from the hall: "' That's Jai. S." "That's Jai. S.") Knowing that and much more than that, how could he help being disgusted at a community which toler ated and actually se.med afraid to make a stir against^such black-hearted ingratitude ? (Loud cheers). It was the existence of such men as Mr Carr that kept up such a state of things. (Hear, hear). He would tell that gentleman that what he had written he believed and he wasn't going to alter his belief for Mr Carr or any of his fawning tribe. (Tremendous cheering, during which Mr Carr walked to his seat a sadder and less confident man.) <

No more questions being asked, the show of hands was called for.

This was declared in favor of Mr Rees by the following numbers : — Rees ... 50 Holdship 38 Mr Holdship demanded a poll, and it was fixed for Friday next.

The meeting then broke up.

HARBOUR BOARD.—SPECIAL MEETING.

Present : Messrs. Daldy, Hill, Boylan, Cos grave, Campbell, Mays* Holdship, Eaton, and Morton.

RENEWAL OF THE WHARF,

The Chairman stated that __.r. Watson, whose tender for the renewal of section 4 of Queen-street Wharf had been accepted last

meeting, had failed to deposit the cash security within the two days prescribed in the conditions of tender. He (Mr Watson) was now, however, prepared to do so at once, and in a letter to the chairman explained the cause of the delay in hot doing so before. The question for the Board to decide was whether they would allow Mr Watson to go on with the work or call for fresh tenders, first forfeiting his deposit of £84, in terms of the condition.

Mr Boylan was sorry for the contractor, but thought they should adhere to the con ditions, otherwise a dangeroas precedent would be established.

Mr Cosgrave concurred. Mr Mays thought a sufficientTcase had not been made out for perfecting the deposit, as it was understood that Mr Watson, residing at the Thames, had some difficulty in raising so large a sum at the short notice of forty-eight hours. He would therefore move that he be allowed to go on with the work on executing the necessary bonds. Mr. Macfarlane seconded.

Mr Cosgrave moved that the deposit be forfeited, and fresh tender called for. The amendment was not seconded. Mr Mays motion was carried by 4 to 2. The meeting then adjourned.

"PEEP O' DAY."

This lively Irish drama was performed last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre to a full house. Thi. play was dramatised some fourteen years ago by Falconer (O'Ro-ke) at the time he was lessee of the Lyceum Theatre, Wellington - street, London, and it had a run of several hundred nights 'in succession. The writer made a snug little fortune out of "Peep o' Day," and subsequently lost it at Drury Lane. Mrs Darrell played the part of Kathleen tviih much spirit, in the Hibernian tongue. Mr Darrell was also good as Harry Kavanagh. The subordinate characters were well con ceived ; such as Purcell, by Mr Aveling ; Father O'Leary, by Mr Deering ; Grace, by Mr Sweeney ; Barney O'Toole, by Mr Poole; and Murdoch, by Mr Thornton. Miss Patty Holt was true in Sheelab, and sang a song which was greatly applauded. Miss Clara Stephenson as May Grace, was most suc cessful ; and Miss Maggie Knight was charming as Bridget Mahone. Her Irish jig set every foot in motion. The scenery of the drama, painted by Mr Thornton, attracted much attention. " Peep o' Day" will be repeated this evening.



TUTU. TBOLLOPE] will oblige by calling at the office of the Board of Education. ENTERTAINMENT by St. Matthaw's Sunday School Choir will take place at the Large Boom of the Young Men's Chris tian Association on Friday Kvening, April 30. To commence at 7.30. Admission by Ticket, Od ;at the door, Is. Tickets may be had from Members of the Choir and the Secretary.—Thomas H. Webb. XfO. 3 COMPANY AUCKLAND _Ll EIFLE VOLUNTEERS. Monthly Inspection on Thursday, 22nd instant, at 730 p.m. "Uniform Full Dress. Major Gordon has kindly consented to present the Officer.' Prizes, and tlie Prize given by Mr Kohn, to the successful competitors in the recent Company's prize firing. The annual finance meeting after parade. AETHUE MORROW, Captain Comm an ding.



TO PAINTERS.—Wanted Two or Three Good Brush Hands.—G. Bishop, New market. T^TA NTED, a Teacher for the Thames School.—Apply, on or before the 22nd instant, to the undersigned. W. EOWE, Chairman of Committee, Thames. ANTED, foirHamilto_irWaikato", a first-class General and Shoeing Black smith.—Apply T. k S. Morrin. WANTED, a strong active Boy to drive a Horse and Trap; must be able to read and write —Apply to W. Bradley, Onehunga. W ANT_nsTa^Ti~ie_ Cook for the VV s.s. Go-ahead—Apply at once to the Steward on board. WANTED, a Barman; references required.—Apply to R. Gratten, Thames Hotel. ANTED, a Stoneman.—Apply to Thornton, Smith and Firth. ~ WANTED, by a person ten years Colonial experience, an !Engagement as Manager or Traveller ; one who understands the Drapery, Grocry, and Fancy Goods business thoroughly.—Address letters G.G., Kvb.ikg Star office WANTED, a good General Servant. References required. Highest wage, given. Apply Mrs Cosgrave, Mount Eden. W ""ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs G. S. JakiDS, Ponsonby Road. WANTED, a respectable young woman as General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Fenton, Prospect Houße, Hobson-street. References required. WANTED, by a Lady a situation as Housekeeper, or to assist in a family; the country preferred.—Apply to"S.T.," office of this paper. WANTED, by a person of ten years Colonial experience, an Engagement as Manager or Traveller; one who has a thorough knowledge of the Drapery, Grocery, and Fancy Goods business.—Address G.C, Stab office. WANTED, a respectable Nursegirl fo a gentleman's family.—Apply Stab. WANTED, Brickmakers ; highest wages to good workman —Apply Hoffman's Patent Brick Kilns, Mechanics' Bay. ANTED KNOWN, the best price given for broken Flint Glass at Auck land G lass Works. TJnion-street. WAM TED, Draper's Assistants;, good hands.—S. -J. R. Vaile. WANTED, a situation as Governess, English Music, Leather Work, and Wax Flowers. —Address " L.," Stab office. ANTED KNOWN, that our TWEEDS for Autumn and Winter are quite up to the mark in quality, pattern, texture, and reasonableness of price.—The Pantheon, 198, Queen-street ANTED KNOWN, that the Road is easy and natural from The Pantheon to the Saving's Bank, two doors below.—Ford, Potter, and Co., Tailors, Hatters, Outfitters, 198, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that D Goldte Is prepared to supply all kinds o Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad. Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c, at the lowest market price, at his _ard , Custom-house street. ANTED, the general public to know that W. KIRBY, corner of Queen and Wakefl eld-streets, has on sale :—Newcastle Coal wholesale and retail), at the lowest rates. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Sheila, Tiles, Iron-bark Shafts, Spokes, nd Red-gum Felloes, —a,'&_., always on hand. A aarge supply of the best Newcastle Coke nowon hand WANTED, all the Ladies to know that they can rely upon having their Feathers cleaned, curled, and dyed equal to new at E. T. Herbart's Devonshire House, opposite City Market, Queen-street. ANTED. 600 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing,, _c, at BATTYE _ CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager W' ANT ED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— .address Stab Office. WANTED KNOWN, that The Pantheon is REMOVED to 198, Queon street, next Kdson's, Chemist, and opposite the Albert Hotel. —Ford. Potter, and Co. WANTED KNOWN, that the Pa been is REMOVED to 198, Queen street/ next Edson's, Chemist, and opposite the 1 Albert Hotel -Ford, Potter, andjCo. j



Girl to assist in housework.—Apply for d address at Staii office. ' WANTED, situations for really good Female Servants, Female and Male Cooks, Waiters, Farm Labourers, and Nurse Girls.—Hanna ford's Registry, High-street. a respectable young Man.—Apply to VV. Palmer, butcher, Pitt- J street. 7 WANTED, a strong Lad as appren tice to the Ca-iDetmaking.—Apply at Winks and Hall's. WANTED, a Married Couple, with out encumbrance, for a farm at Mangere.— For parti-ulafs, i apply to J. W. Witheford, New markets . ANTED To know who would be without a Sewing Machine when they can get one by paying weekly, monthly, or Cash, at W. C. Dennes, Qiieen-.treet. ,_ WANTED, a Man and Wife, the man as General Servant, the wife as a good plain Cook.-Apply to Rev. W. Taylor, Auckland College. ___^_________— _ ■ — WANTED, immediately, a smart respectable Girl to assist in housework be tween 13 and 14 years of age.-Apply to Mrs E. Cbalnierp, Upper Queen-street. ~_X7 ANTED, a General Servant.— ---VV Apply to Mrs M. Niccol, North Shore. ANTED, a General Se_van7— Apply to Mrs Anderson, Grafton wad, near Mr Sawkin's Store. . ANTED, a Man who understands Milking, and to make himself generally useful.—Apply to H. Hardington. Manukau Hotel. WANTED KNOWN that GARRETT EROS, have now REMOVED to their Ne\V Tirick Building, in Wakefield-street, where they will supply their customers a. usual. Storekeepers and' Merchant. Supplied.—GAßßETT BROTHERS, Dublin Boot and Shoe Warehouse, Wakefield-street. TJK7ANTED KNOWN, that Edgar vv and Co.'s Dx_n«r and Cleaning Establish- ■, inent has been REMOVED from Shortland-street to Wellesley-street East, opposite the Golden Crown Brewery Ladies and gentlemen waited upon for orders .7 leaving their address by post, or at the ffice, Wellesley-street East, opposite Golden Crown Brewery. OST, to-day, a Green Malachite Button, mounted with gold.—The finder will receive 5s reward if produced at this office. npHE Miss Craig's Seminary, corner A of Hardingo and Graham-streets.—The Second Quarter will commerce on Thursday. 15th inst TO LET, the Shop next the Corner MART, Mr Brown removing to McKerras's old shop.—Apply to GEOEGE SIBBIN. ] p a FTTTTa Ili t ait A Vehicle will leave Quick's Stables, Victoria | street, on THURSDAY MORNING. 15th instant, at 9 o'clock, to take Auckland Voters to and from Papakura PEEK rr\ 0 BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 19th instant lor tlie Erection of a Building at Dec-wood. E. KEALS & SON, Architects. ____-^V. .T; ■ '■ "Iv^V Militia an Volunteer Office, Auckland, April 8,1575. 1^"0 ELIGIBLE TENDER having as yet been received, Fresh Tenders are Invited or the Removal and Ec-erection of the Volunteer Drill shed, on much modified plan, and are receivable by the undersigned until noon on the 15th instant, marked and addressed as above. WM. GORDON, Major. Commanding Auckland District. ri RAFTON ROAD DISTRICT BOARD. Notice is hereby given that all persons whose rates remain unpaid after fourteen days from this date, are liable to be sued. Notice is also given that owners of Dogs are required to apply to Constable Clark, of the Newton Police Station, for the purpose of procuring collars, and registering their Dogs for the year 1875. STEPHEN E. HUGHES, Chairman. April 10,1875. ?TO LET, a House and Shop in JL Drake-street, Freeman's Bay. Immediate possession.—Apply to Charles Alexander. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, WELLINGTON-STREET. A Night School will be OPENED on MONDAY, April 12, at 780 pm. Extras : Book-keeping, Latin, French German, and Kuelid. Jrrrjb rpO LET, a conveniently ffi'i'fifa _L arranged Ten-roomed House in Park Road. FOR SALE, an Eight-roomed House and Freehold Allotment in Parnell, overlooking the harbour. Apply to HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, No. 2, Insurance Buildings. pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. LAST NIGHT I LAST SIGHT ! Of those eminent artistes, MR AND MRS GEORGE DARRELL, In the great sensation drama, PEEP O ' DAY. TO-NIGHT (TUESDAY). LAST TIME OF PEEP 0' DA'S. Kathleen Kavanagh .. .. Mrs George Darrell Harry Kavanagh .. .. Mr George DarreU Last Night ! Last Night! - THE GREAT SENSATION SCENE. The Foil Dhuiv 1 The Great Fair Scene! Irish National Song and Chorus! Irish Jig and Dance 1 General Faction Fight! The PEEP O* DAY 1 To-moirow—Still Waters Run Deep. Thursday—The Woman in Red. t Friday—Benefit of Miss Patty Holt and Mr Sam PRICES :—Cibole, 45.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, Ib. Seats can now be reserved at Upton's., Carriages may be ordered for 10.45. H 0 R A L HALL. Monday evening, April 19, a Grand Concert in aid of the Engineer and City Band fund, under the patronage of His Honor Sir G. Grey, X.C.8.; His Worship the Mayor, the City Council, Major Gordon, Captain W. Anderson, officers and members of the various Volunteer Corps. Tickets, 2s 6d each. BED-ROOM and Sitting-room (furnished) required by a single gentleman; or Board and Eesidence where there are no other boarders.—Address "L.M.," with full particulars, office of this paper. jnO-OPERATIVE MEAT SUPPLY V_7 COMPANY (LIMITED). The Third Instalment of 2s 6d per Share is now due, and an immediate payment is requested. Opera tions will oe commenced on Ist of May, 1875. By order of the Directors, DORNWEIX> Manager. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN X ASSOCIATION. —Public Meeting at the rooms on Tuesday, 13th instant, at 7.30, to receive report. The Committee will meet at 6.30. THOS. BUDpLE, Hon. Sec. LOST, from Riverhead, one squared Kauri Log.—The finder will be rewarded on applying to W. Oliver. OST, a Gold JCar-drop, between Symonds-street and Domain.—The finder wil be rewarded on returning the same to Mrs McLellan. Spring Cottage, Parnell Rise. LOST, on Thursday evening last, be tween the Auckland and Metropolitan Hotels, a Meerschaum Pipe. ss. reward on return to Mr Pedder, Tobacconist, 44, Queen-street. . OST7last night, between Newton and the wharf, a Gold Mourning Broach, with hair set in.—Finder rewarded on returning it to this office. RAND ORANGE LODGE OF NEW ZEALAND. The regular quarterly meeting of the above Lodge ■wiU be held il the V.M.C. rooms on TUESDAY Evening, the 13th instant, at 7.30 o'clock. Brethren are requested to attend. By order of the G.M.



OT DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT ) GREATXY REDUCED PRICES ! THE WHOLE STOCK TO BE CLEARED OUT. H. ATK I N SSi— Be_ to inform his numerous customers and the public that he has commenced a GENUINE CLEARING-OUT SALE OB1 HIS WHOLE STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Which has been RE-MABKED, and HEAVY SEDUCTIONS made on every article. ATKINS Begs to say th' ' isjmore particilarly h CLEAB fJT A HBAV ÜBPLUS 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 BEDUCED the prices of the whole Stock. Purchasers | have now an opportunity of buying Household Goods, such SHEETINGS, QUILTS, BLANKETS, TABLE LINEN, Ac. a AT WHOLESALE PRICES, Aim DEE3S MATERIALS, BLACK * COLOUEED SILKS, CLOTHING, *c, &0., AT CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN WHOLE SALE PRICES. The f wing EEDUCTIONS 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, Diills, Ac, 12J to 15 per cent redaction Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, 15 to 20 ' cent reduction Black Alpaccas k Cob. rgs, French Metinoes, and all plain Goods, 12J pe. cent reduction Silk Jackets, Lace Jackets, Ac, 5 to 40 percent reduction. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Tweed Suits, Coatß, Trowsers, Trowers and Vests, and Youth's Clothing, Ac, 15 to 26 per cent reduction Tweeds, White Shirts, Crimean Shirts, Hats, Scarfs, Ties, Collars, Hosiery, Ac, 15 o 25 per cent reduction. Real Maolntosh Coats, 33s 6d, all sizes ; usual price, _5s to 555. GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS IN THE SAME RATIO. NOTE. f_T THIS IS THE FIRST CLEARING-OUT SALE H.A. HAS ADVERTISED, AND IS A GENUINE ONE. H. ATKINS, LA TIB HAY AND HONE YM AN. BOARD and RESIDENCE for Single Young Men, or Married Couples, at Mrs Grant's, Hobson-street, opposite Weston's Academy. I -yiCTORIA COMPANY, A.R.V. A Fvdl Dress Parade of the Company will be held THIS (Tuesday) EVi-NING, 13th inst., when every member is ordered to attend. After parade the following business wiU be trans acted:— „ .„ The consideration of new uniform. . The period of firing for Snider Prize Rule ana Medal. Distribution of efficiency certificates. Abstract of annual accounts. By order, ? ' T. C SELF, , Color-Sergt. April 12,1875. I DESIRE to return my sincere Thanks to all the friends who so kindly assisted me on the occasion of the late fire*— Arm.teng Mewburne, S maileS.P _i_i.



RENDERS EOR COAL AND FIREWOOD. General Government Agent's Office, Auckland, April 12,1875. Tenders in duplicate will be received at this office until Monday, the 19th inst., at noon, for Supplying and Delivering Coal and Firewood to tho Offices of the General Government. Conditions, &c., can be seen at this office. EDWARD L. GREEN, For General Government Agent. VVTILLIAMSON V. PEARCE. Sheriff's Office, Supreme Court, Auckland. Special Jurors summoned in the above case for April 14th need not give their attendance until Wednesday, the 21st instant, at 10 o'clock a.m. Dated April 12th, 1875. H. C. BALNEAVIS, Sheriff. "WHITE V. MACFARLANE AND A* OTHER. Sheriff's Office, Supreme Court, Auckland. Special Jurors summoned in the above case for April 14th need not give their attendance until Mon day, 19th instant, at 10 o'clock a.m. Dated April 12th, 1875. H. C. BALNEAVIS, Sheriff. THURSDAY, APRIL 15. DINING TABLE.'CARPETS, COOKING STOVES, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE subscribers will sell at their mart, Fort-street, on Thursday next, 15th instant, at 11 o'clock, Household Furniture, compristag—DiningTable, Brussels and Tapestry Carpets, Loo Tables, Couches, Cane-seated Chairs, Rimu Bedstead, Hair and Flax Mattresses, Washstands, Dres sing Tables, Chests Drawers, K.P. Tea and Coffee Service, Crockery, Cooking Stoves and Utensils. To Close Consignments— 5 caßeß Black Diamond Tobacco. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, APRIL 15. AT THE ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL, NEWMARKET. BILLIARD TABLE. STOCK OF WINES AND SPIRITS. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from Mr John Sceats (in consequence of his having sold the Royal George) to sell by auction on the premises, on Thursday next, 15th April, at 11 ocloek prompt, The Billiard Table and Furnituse complete Stock of Wines, Spirits, Beers, Ac. The whole of his Household Furniture, com prising— Bar Parlor Dining Room Lodge Boom * Seven Bedrooms Kitchen, Ac, Ac. Terms—Cash. THURSDAY, APRIL 15. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. WALNUT PIANOFORTE. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock, on Account of whom it may Concern, ex Baron Aberdare, Two Handsome Walnut Cottage Pianofortes, full compass, by T. Henderson * Sons, London. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, JNOON. PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERA AND REQUISITES, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATED GOODS, JEWELLERY, &c. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, Queen-street, To-morrow, at 12 o'clock noon Photographer's Requisites—Lenses, Cameras, Ss, Kest, Chloride of Gosi, Stereoscopic Household Furniture and Effects—Mr Mattras ses. Glassware, Earthenware, Plated-ware, Tea and Coffee Service, Forks, Spoons, caseß of Dessert Knives and Forks, etc. Scotch and Leamington Ranges, American Stoves, Large Shop Sash, Counter and Glass jOase, 3 trunks Books, Sewing Machines, Jewellery (Plated Jet, and Gold), Watches, etc. Also, 40 Good Turkeys. ' WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14. TRADE SALE OF CHOICE CONGOU TEAS. B. TONKslfc CO. WILL sell, on Wednesday, at 11 o'clock, 2.0 caddies, each 21ft, very choice Congou Tea .50 half-chests good to extra fine Congou Tea 150 boxes ditto ditto Sample's for Uquoring at Mart. THURSDAY, APRIL 15. FURNITURE SALE AT PARNELL. At Twelve o'clock. B. TONKS & CO. TI7ILL sell at Mr Hewson's, H.M.C., W who is leaving for South, on Thursday, at 12 o'clock, I Household Furniture Handsome Cheffonnler, Table Earthenware, Bedsteads, &c. MONDAY, APRIL 19. BY ORDER OF~THE MELANESIAN MISSION TRUSTEES, ALLOTMENTS IN NELSON-STREET, FOR LEASE FOR 40 TEARS. THE Subscribers have received in structions from the Melanesian Mission Trustees, to Lease by public auction at the Land Mart, .ort-street. on Monday, the l.ih instant, aPI 2 o'clock noon, for a term of 40 years. Three Allotments in Nelson-street, midway between Victoria and WeUesley-streets, and being subdivisions of portions of Allotment 16 and 17, Section 23, City of Auckland. Conditions of Leasejand further particulars can bo obtained at the office of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, m Auctioneers.