TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Dramatic Entertainment.

, 4y^»amateur dramatic entertainment last uiXl/ ks a great success. «?, ionald McLean will probably leave Ma;> Jf or Poverty Bay on Monday. Tho Mime* ttis morning severely handles the Stab's Maketu correspondent for stating that its recent leader re native matters, was written by Colonel' St. John. It gives tb_«j statement an unqualified contradiction,

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NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Births and Deaths.-Customs Revenue.

The total number of deaths registered in Napier during the past quarter were 94 against 106 births. Of the deaths 22 only were adults.

The total Customs' revenue for the pasl quarter was £11,814 14s 9d, being £794 in crease on the corresponding quarter of 1574.

The New Life-boat

The cost of the life-boat, just landed for the port is close on £600. Eight packages, containing gear, are missing. There is no "boat-house, nor crew. Sickness- Sickness still continues prevalent. A be nevolent fund has been raised to aid dis tressed sick persons.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own correspondent.) This day,

The Royal Oak's manager reports that stoping on No. 1 is being continued with favourable prospect. There is yet a block of •■ground on this leader unworked which he intends working next week. The stopes on No. 2 leader are improving. 26 tons of quartz; have been crushed yielding 338 ozs. retorted gold, and the specimens yielded 395 ozs , making 722 ozs 15 dwts. melted gold. They have 20 lbs. of specimens on hand from No. 1 leader,

The Tokatea have a small parcel of speci mens from. ,: the old 'tribute leader. The manager has commenced stoping on the Peep o' Day reef and Van level. It is within 60 feet of the Toka ;ea boundary, and arrange ments have been made to crush lOO.tons of quartz at Bennett's battery. A trial parcel of ten^ tons will be crushed at the Nil Desperandum battery, for Sheri dan, from a adjoining the Three Brothers.

A Royal Oak dividendfof 5s per share has been declared payable on and after Monday, the 12th inst., and they have carried an additional £100 to the reserve, making a total of £500.

NELSON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Friday. Further news from Sandspit says that the fiddle figurehead found was painted black, with raiyed carving painted yellow; also, windlasa chock painted one coat green and two yel.ow ; also, several blue stanchions. Measles very prevalent here, several cases having occurred within the last three days.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Opening of the Council- The Provincial Council was opened by his Honor the Superintendent at two o'clock yesterday after, oon. His Honor's speech ■was long but not interesting. Most of the /members present adjourned till Tuesday. Musical Notes—Madame Winter. Miss Christian has arrived. Madame and Miss Winter gave a concert last night, when the whole opera of Maritana was rendered by fifty performers. It was wonderfully well doiae, considering that there was no scenery - or accessories. The Late Mr Russell. Mr J. C. Watts Russell, who died this 'morning, was one of the most prominent ■Canterbury pilgrims, and a large sheep far mer some years ago; but latterly he had retired from active life. He filled a gaod many high places in social affairs. For some years he was the district Grand I. aster of Masons, also judge of the annual .races almost since the commencement. He was well known and greatly res pected, though he had no startling ability ; his general manners were unvariably good, which made him a favourite with every one, He was foimerlyin the Cavalry regiment, either the sixteenth or seventeenth Lancers ; but retired on his marriage. He emigrated to New Zealand in the 'Sir George Seymour,' arriving at Lyttelton in 1850. Mr and Mrs Hoskins open to-night. Singular Death. At the inquest, yesterday afternoon, on the man Hibbon, the evidence shewed that he got out of the bed at the hospital, went to the closet, and squeezed through"a very small window, walked to the Acclimimatisa tion gardens, and was found in tbe fish pond some hours afterwards lying in two feet of water, quite dead. A verdict of accidentally drowned, while suffering from the delirium of typhoid fever, was returned. Mr. Redwood's Horses. Mr Redwood's string, consisting of eight two years' old, arrived safe yesterday. They are a very fine lot.

DUNEDIN.

(From our Own Correspondent.)

This day. The revenue of the province exceeds last year's by £100,000. Bankruptcy Laws. In discussing bankruptcy, the Times sayß It would like to see the experiment tried of taking away from a creditor the power of recovering small debts, say under £50, leav ing untouched large transactions.

Mr Justice Chapman. The Times also congratulates the com munity on the retention in their midst as a citizen of one so well able as Mr Justice Chapman, and so willing to forward matters of public interest.

Unpopular Clerical Appointment. There is dissatisfaction at the appointment of the Rev Mr Grainer to a curacy at Wai kouaiti, the parishioners were all but unani mous for the Bey Mr Williams, and memo rialised the nominators accordingly. The latter considered the memorial an attempt; to influence them, and refused to consider it.

An Energetic Judge. In order to close the work at the late ■itting of the District Court at Tuapeka, Judge Gray was carried on to the Bench, where with vigorous and unclouded faculties he gave judgment in some intricate cases. He was attended during the whole time by a medical man and then carried back again to his buggy, which was slowly driven to his hotel, it is feared only to die. > Taieri Races. I, At the Taieri races, Kildare won the lHurdle Race, Arrow refusing the jumps YThe Farmer's Purse fell to Verbena. The U?aieri Handicap to Wee Lad, beating Snip, Alfred, and Verbena.

DUNEDIN.

k (Per Press Telegram Agency.) I! TV na_ Tbis day* W'k. v market is quiet. Fat sheep are ||p excesaj^ ly The demand for yoaDg K^.T 9 1 Mc0^es unabated. Quotations of Wv»*ca JR^ 3 ' iooth. Land upwards, lis to f T 6J§?', %M 9a 6d to 10s; ditto, lambs;

Merino ewes, 2, 4, and 6-tooth, 2s to 9s; ditto, full-mouthed, 4s to ss: Merino wethers, 2, 4, and 6-tooth> 7s; full mouthed, 4s 9d to 5s 6d.

The following is the insurance on the buildings destroyed yesterday, £100, New Zealand Co.

The papers this morning contain two columns ot' correspondence between Pro vincial aud General Governments re Ocean B'Tach Railway. The Superintendents letters all support the scheme, especially on sanitary grounds. The wind up of the matter is that the colonial Government will not allow a company to proceed with the line until a bill is passed.

Judge Gray is rapidly sinking.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Weights for the great Autumn Handicap, 1J miles, 300 soys :—Tambourin, aged, 9st. 9lbs. ; Tempieton, 4 years, 9st. ; Yatterina, aged, Sat. 121bs. ; Flying Dutchman, aged, Bst. lOlbs. ; Pertrobe, 5 years, Bst. 51bs. ; Traitor, Bst. 21bs. ; Castaway, 4 years, 7st. 121bs. ; Right Bower, 5 years, 7st. lOlbs. ; Parawhenua, 5 years, 7st. 71bs. ; King Phil lip, 3 years, 7st. 41 bs. ; Tadmor, 3 years, 7st. 31bs. ; Gny Fawkes, 3 years, 7st. 21bs. ; Hercules, 3 years, 7st. 11 lbs. ; Ngaro, 3 years, 6st. 17bs. ; Spritsail, 4 years, 6st. 71bs.; Septimus, aged, 6st. 61bs.; Wainui, 3 years, 6st. 51b ; Princess Mary, 3 years, 6st. 51bs.

Quotations (free on board) at Lyttelton : Wheat, firmer, 33 8d to 3s 9d; oats, 2s lOd to 3s ; barley, 5s 3d to 5s 6d ; flour, £9 5s to £10; braii, £4 to £4 10s ; sharps, £4 10s to £4 15s; cheese, scarce, lOd; butter, Is 6d ; hams and bacon, none in the market. The new cure will be ready in a month.

WELLINGTON.

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Friday,

Colonial Surveys. The Tribune says : --" We have reason to believe that the report by Major Palmer on the subject of surveys of the colony, which will be laid upon the table of the House of Representatives next session, will be such as to astonish the public as an expose of official and professional blundering, and this not in one province only, but in all alike. Major Palmer is busily engaged in getting his information into shape, as he has to return to England by the next San Francisco mail steamer, to give his account of the transit of Venus to the home authorities." Criminal Sessions. The next criminal calendar is unusually heavy—thirteen indictments against ten pri soners. Steamship Wellington. The New Zealand Steam Company decided not to lay up the steamer Wellington to put compound engines in. Her delay would be too long. They will put new boilers in her, and give her a thorough overhaul. This Day.lS Customs Returns The Customs returns, exclusive of harbour charges, amounted last quarter to £36,984 ; corresponding quarter last year, £32,939. Within the past fortnight 320,000 feet of timber has been imported. A cargo of Grey coal recently imported for the Gasworks is pronounced of very superior quality.

WANGANUI.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Cattle Report. Freeman R. Jackson reports fat beef, 25s per lOOlbs. ; cows, £5 10s to £7 15s ; steers, £6s 5s ; fat cows, £6 10s ; heifers, £3 10s to £5 ; fat sheep, half-bredß, 10s 3d ; ewes, 4s to 5s ; horses sell very dull. The Charge of Arson. Thos. Onslow was brought up on remand, charged with arson A good deal of strong evidence was produced, but the case was again remanded for further evidence. Bail was allowed, but Onslow could find no sureties.

NAPIER.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) I Friday. Military Settlement. Eleven thousand acres of the Wairoa con fiscated block have been granted to military settlers, under the regulations of March, 1874, and the balance is to be put up to ancrion. The life-boat for this port was launched from the Southern Cross to-day.

NELSON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Explosion at Gasworks. A slight explosion occurred at the gas works last night, injuring two men who were clearing out a scrubber in which a small quantity had been left. One man was a good deal burned on the face and neck.

ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, HAMILTON.

Dear Star,- An entertainment in aid of the Catholic Church, Hamilton, was given here last night (March 29 ) All Hamilton, without distinction of creed or class, seemed to be there. It was splendidly patronised. Father Golden's heart must have been glad indeed, seeing the crowds that rushed to the entertainment got up for his Church. The Catholic Committee too must have been overjoyed, and especially Mr Martin Cleary, who was most indefatigable in his exertions to make it a success. The large hall, Hamilton East, was crowded almost to ex cess, and all seemed well pleased with the night's enjoyments. Let me now tell you, Star, something about each of those ladies and gentlemen who so kindly helped to amuse us last night. Mrs De Quincey, with her usual grace and ability, presided at the piano, and contributed largely to the evening's success. Mr Hugh Harkins, A. C. Force, led with the song " Junita," which he rendered with marked taste and effect. Later on, the same gentle man sang "Erin my Country "feelingly, indeed. Miss Kilkenny did justice to " Molly Darling," and "Do they think of me at home," was afterwards Bplendidly rendered by the same lady. Mr Smyth has a fine clear voice, and the gentleman was quite at home with " The Miller of the Dee." I was glad to see him on the stage a second time— 1 forget his second song. Miss Page, who kindly came up from Alexandra for the occasion, aang " The Voices of my Home," and later in the night, " Janet's Choice," with marked taste and precision. This young lady well merited the repeated enooret she got. Mr Mason's sweet and pleasing voice came out well in "Thy voice is near me," and again in " Come where my love lies dream ing." The beautiful rendering of " The Bridge," by Mr Cox, elicited much applause, and Mr Frank Pilling did " Alice Gray " nicely, and another song besides. Miss Maggie Kilkenny's "Lilly's Grave" proved her to be a lady amateur of nice cult are and good powers. Mr Scott's accompaniment was very good. And now the Darkie Troupe, I like them much, dear Stab, and I will make a few remarks about them. They came to help us from Te Awamutu, and the famous P. Doran, of Auckland, would leap wi th joy had he been present at their per formance. The negro farce entitled "The Yankee Swindle, or the Statue," they played so well as to convulse the whole assembly. They were four in number, Forbes, Wilkin son, and the two Simpsons. George Wilkin son, I thought, was born a real darkie, and if not, pity he was not. George is rich. He is next to being better than a veritable nigger. Mr. Forbes, one of Doran'a best disciples, proved himself worthy of so good a master. The Simpsons are very promising ; yfotrig minstrel.. The song and dance, '

•J Merry Moke," by Forbes, was greatly admired, and his rendering of this and '' The Little High-heeled Boots" called for repeated encores from all parts of the house. Mr. Simpson, senior, was excellent in the charac ter of the "Railway Porter," and Mr. Simp son, junior, mad. a statue that appeared dead enough indeed in the " Yanke. Swindle." There were recitations besides Mr. William Mooney gave two splendid ones, " The Downfall of Poland, " and "Shiell's reply to Lord Lyndhurst." The gentleman evinced both art and talent of no odinary degree. Mr. Moore, who is from the swamps, proved that the fire of his youth and native land are not yet ex tinguished by years and moisture. He danced an Irish jig well, but he recited the " Ruined Cottage" much better. The " Barber of Seville," a good farce, and played by Nigger George and his diamond companions, closed the entertainment. In this farce, the three uninitiated Hamiltonians who came out to be "shaved," will not, I presume, consent to be "shaved" a second time, even for three free tickets. George gave them the first lathering and the cleanest shaving I have ever yet witnessed. The " long knife " did good execution on their aching faces. Altogether—the entertainment last night passed off splendidly, and Easter Monday will be long remembered by us all. Folks here tell me. Star, it was the best ever got up in the Waikato. Be that as it may, it was good at all events, And right glad I was to see people of all creeds and ranks up here laugh together at an Euglish eujoyment. Star, you too would be glad. The evening proved two things : the existence of local talent, and of kindly feelings in the Wai kato. — Correspondent.

Arrival of the Otago.

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Manslaughter Against a Midwife. 300 Chinese for the Gold fields. The Otago arrived this morning from Melbourne. SYDNEY. Mrs Davis, a midwife, has been com mitted for manslaughter, having killed a settlers wife by violence during confinement. The late Intercolonial Cricket match yielded £600 profit to the Cricketing Asso ciation. The rush to Anna and Broomfield regions, Northern Queensland, proved a hoax. ADELAIDE. March 27. The Evangelical Alliance decided to invite Moody and Sankey, revivalist preachers. Edward Hariison whils. in a state of delerium tremens drowned himself in a dam at Palmerston. 3000 Chinese are waiting at Hongkong for transit to the colonies. BRISBANE. March 27. Tremendous heavy rains and gales have occurred during the past week, doing im mense damage to crops, 'and causing loss of life.

MASKS AND FACES.

This fine comedy from the pen of Tom Tay lor, was produced last evening at the Prinze of Wales Theatre with much effect. The historic Peg WoffiDgton was exhibited by Mrs George Darrell with that taste and ap preciation of character which that lady emi nently possesses. Mr Darrell appeared as Triplet, the author, actor, and painter ; a sketch of a well-known writer. Mr Darrell threw a good deal of life into this character, and exhibited an author's vanities and inno cent foibles in a true light. Miss Stephen son appeared to much advantage as pretty Mabel Vane, with a perfect knowledge of her assigned, or accepted position. Miss Patty Holt, as Kitty Clive, was faithful and fascinating, and represented her ideal with much cleverness. The secondary characters, such as Sir Charles, by Mr Aveling, Ernest, by Mr Holloway; Colley Cibber, by Mr Oily Deering ; and Quin by Mr Sam Poole, were represented with care and a finish which aided in making "Masks and Faces" as nearly as possible a reality of the past. It will be observed that the Barnes of the characters in this comedy were once possessed by living persons, mostly of the stage. Albert Smith has told us all about Peg Woffington, and who has not heard of the famous Colley Cibber and Quin the actor, who gave Thomson, the poet, one hundred pounds, which he considered was due to him for the pleasure Quin bad received fr/>m a reading of the seasons. As a whole, "Masks and Faces'' was a good performance, and the several characters portrayed in a highly commendable manner. The acting of Mrs Darrell was justly praised. Her impersona tions last night were excellent. This artiste has a kind of genius for bringing out those littlenesses of human character which render her portraiture so complete and acceptable. The "Flowers of the Forest," which had such a long run at the Adelphi Theatre, will be presented to-night, Mrs Darrell taking the interesting part of Cynthia.

DEPUTATION TO THE SUPERINTEN DENT.

A deputation of the Education Board to day waited upon his Honor the Superinten dent, to lay before, him the financial condi tion of the Board of Education, and to make arrangements for meeting its probable re quirements. The daputation consisted of Dr Campbell, Messrs Prime and Lusk. We understand that the funds of the Board have completely run out and it was with a view to carrying on the future operations that His Honor was con sulted. The deputation represented to Sir George Grey that the present expenditure in teacher's salaries alone was^ £17,000 per annum ; the administration inspection school rents, fittings, etc., about £3000. The ra*e this year would only yield £12000, leav ing a deficiency of £8,000 to be provided for. The endowments could not be made at present more than £400 a-year, many of them being as yet valueless for leasing.—His Honor listened attentively to the statements of the deputation. He said he considered the question of education of paramount impor tance in a young colony, and should be dealt with by the General Government. He was convinced that if the present colonial reve nue were administered with proper economy, the savings alone would be sufficient to edu cate the whole •colony. But the question they had more immediately to deal with was how to educate the people of this province. He was not satisfied with the present mode of rating, which was unfair. The question raised by the deputation was a large one, and required a great deal of con sideration ; it was the most important that the Council could deal with. It should receive his most earnest attention, and he would do his beat to place the edu cational system of the province on a more ■eouretbaßis than at.present. But, pending the meeting of the Council, he would see that the wants of the Board should be pro vided for. ~ ■, The deputation thanked his Honor and withdrew.

OHINEMURI.

[Per Star Carrier Pigeons.]

MACKAYTOWN. 1 p.m. Mr W. Rowe held a meeting here last night, Mr Corbe.t in the chair. There a large attendance. A vote of confidence was proposed by Mr J. Fatrell and unanimously carried ; also at Paeroa, opposite Oustin's hotel. Numbers are coming down to vote. The prospectors held a meeting this afternoon to decide on failure operations. The scramble shareholders cut a hard bar in their ground, which promises good ground when got through.

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S%® W ANTED t0 PURC H ASE Several Four and Five-roomed Cottages. Must be within ten minutes walk of the Post-office. Apply to JIEN RY E. WILLIAMS, Estate Agent, Ko. 2 Insurance Buildings. TIJANTED, by a respectable tho- V T roughly capable young woman, a Situation as Housemaid oi' Nursemaid, town preferred; seve ral good Men of all grades awaiting places — Hanna ford's Registry, High-street. ANTE D, Housemaid and Laundrymald for a hotel in town.— Apply Star office. ' AJSTED, a strong Errand Boy.— A pply to M. and C. Milne. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs C. A. Harris, Franklin-road. ANTED, weekly, monthly, and cash b-yers of best make™ Sewing !. acbin.s, to any extent by W. C. Dennes, Queen-street. W" XnTED, a competent House maid.—Apply to Portland House, Hobs n street. __ \h, ANTED, a respectable youth to VV learn the upholsteri. g and French polish ing • one who has been soma timo at the trad, pre ferred : also, a upholsterer and cabinetmaker —W. L Both Cainetmaker, Upholsterer, Queen-street ANTED, two good Benchmen.— Apply to Black <fc Co., Aberdeen Boot Factory, Albeit-street. AW TED a respectable person to take charge of an infant six weens o-d.—For address apply Kvhhnq Star office. WANTttJL), for a Bush Saw Mill, Circular and Breaklug-down Hands.—Apply to O. Holdship fe Co. ANTED, a Wheelwright.—Apply Gee & Potter. a three or four-roomed Cottage in Pamell or Mechanics' Bay.- Apply Mr ltayner, butcher, Victoria-street. WANTED, two Loads of Brick makers' Rushes.—Apply Hoffman's Patont Brick Kilns Mechanics' Bay. WANTED to LET, a comfortable Bedroom with uec ol sitting room, for one or two ladies ; bo ird and attendance if required — Apply at office of this paper. WANTED, a middle-aged woman as Servant for an Hotel in tho country. Good wages given.—Apply to Mrs Madon, Chapel-street. ANTED, a good steady woman as General Servant.—Apply to the Prince Albert Hotel, Onehunga. WANTED, a General Servant. — Apply to Mrs Williams, Eden Crescent, from 10 till 12. AIN TED, immediately, a Wet Nurse.—Apply to Mrs Holt, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell, or to Dr Ellis, Parnell Road. ANTED, a Girl to make herself generally useful —Apply Mrs Easdowu, Queeen-street, WANTED, a smart Lad.—Apply to W. S. Collins, Grocer, Parnell. ANTED, a strong Youth for the Blacksmithing.—Apply to Munro's Forge, Durham-street. . WA N i ED, a young Woman who has had experience as a Nursemaid — Apply to Mrs Schwartze Kissling, St Stephen's Road, Parnell. WANTED KNOWN, T. McMaster has just opened a large lot of Scotch Blankets and Quilts, also Fancy Dresses. Great Bargains. ANTED, a Barmaid.—Apply at M. Corcoran's Greyhound Hotel. ANTED, by the Advertiser, a situation as Housekeeper to a small family, or to attend on an invalid. Good references if required.—Address " G.K.," Star office. WANTED, a Nursemaid to assist in household work.—Apply to Mrs Goodall St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, between the hours of 10 and 1. WAITED immediately, a General Servant Wa^es, 10s ; light work,—Apply R. J, DeCourcy, Wakefield-street. WANTED, a General Servant ; must\ be a good LauDdress— Apply at Wheeler's Boarding Heu.e, Cobarg-stre.t.' WANTED, a Situation as Shoeing and General Smith either in town or country.—Apply to "8._." office of this paper. WANTED to RENT, a four or five roomed house within 15 minutes walk of the Insurance Buildings.-Apply H E., Star office. WANTED to RENT, a three or four-roomed house in a healthy locality. — Apply P J., office of this paper^ WANTED, a respectable youth to drive an express and make himself generally usefu —Apply at the Star office. ANTED, an experienced Hand for the Manchester Department. Also, a Junior.—Lew' Bros A^x'ED to L&T, furnished or unfurnished, Lodgings at Onehunga.— Apply at Star office, or Mrs George, Onehunga. WANTED, for the Manukau hotel a boy about 16 years of age. to make himself generally useful.—H. Hardiogton WANTED, a situation as Governess, English Music, Leather Work, and Wax Flowers.—-Address " L.," Star office ANTED, all the Ladies to know that they can rely upon having their Feathers cleaned, curled, and dyed equal to new at E. T. Herbert's Devonshire House, opposite City Market, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN that GARRETT BROS, have now REMOVED to their New Brick Building, in Wakefield-street, where they will supply their customers as usual. Storekeepers and Merchants Supplied.—GAßßETT BROTHERS, Dublin Boot and Shoe Warehouse, "Wakefield-street. WANTED. 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 WANTED 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. WANTED KNOWN, that the Panthe n is REMOVED to 198, Queen street, next Edson's, Chemist, and opposite the Albert Hotel —Ford, Potter, ard Co. AUTUMN AND WINTER. Ford, Potter, and Co. are equal to the occasion., Our Trousers to measure at 16s, is a good article, and warranted shrunk—The Pantheon, two doors above the Saving's Bank. "XTTANTED KNOWN, that The TV Pantheon is REMOVED to 198, Queen gtreet, next Edson, Chemist, and opposite the Albert Hotel —Ford, Potter, and Co. ANTED KNOWN, that The Paotheon is REMOVED to 198, Queen street, next £dson's, Chemist, and . opposite the Albert Hotel —Ford. Potter, and Co. . WANTED KNOWN, that J. MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.—Address Star Office. LOST, yesterday afternoon about four o'clock, somewher. in Queen-street, a Parse, containing a small sum of money and some papers.—The finder will be rewarded on returning 'same to'Star'office. ", : . ;'f C,':



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. The eminent artiste, MRS GEORGE D ARRELL, To-night as Cynthia I MS GTOBGE DARRELL To-ri^ht as The Wolf, in the Great Adelphi Drama, FLOWERS OF THE FOBE3T. Full Strength of tho Star Dramatic Compar.y. FLOWERS OF THE FOREST ! Mo.day- First proa a tion cf the great Protean drama, The Trump Card. New Songs, New scenery, New Sensations, No v Effects. Tni. Drama has achieved a remarkable success. PRICES:—Chicle, 4s. ; Stains. 2s. Od.; Pit, Is. Seats can now be reserved at Upton's. Carriages may be ordered for 10.45. fTNITED Methodist Free Church. vJ Subjects : Morning—Moodoy and Samkey ; their wrk and its lesson. Evsntn . - Fifth Sermon on the Lord's Priycx -The Tivine Kingdom, by Rev G. IT. Turner. _____ APTIST CBTJKOH, Wellesley street. P. H. C.:r_ford, Pastor. April 4.- Morning, as 11 o'clock : evening, at 0,30. rpHE _NEWTON~KIRK.-Divine JL Service at the usual, Jurors To morrow Subjects: Mornicg- _h« Toloratton of Scriptural Christianity Evening-^hej|irßj_A_pCCalyptio Heal fTNSECTAR'IAN Sun day Services, "U Lome-street Hall, conducted by Samuel Edeer, 8.A., April 4, 1875. Morning—Whither did Christ ascend from Olivet. Evening—Christ's method of reforming thewoild and ours. PITT-STREET WESLE VA. N CHURCH.—Sunday Services-April 4.—The Re.v H. Dewsbnry will prtach in the morning, at 11, and the Key A. Reid m U,e evening, at C.U . RAI?fbN ftOAD WE3LEYAIS CBAPEL.--Evening, Rev— Carr. f. ON GREG ATI ON 4 L OH (IRC H, \J Beresford street. Minister, Rev Warlow navies, M.A. Service on Sunday next, April 4th, as usual Topics : Morning: 'Jho Disciples Asleep, Uvpniag ; 'lvue Religion, whance it comes what it is, and what it does. .. PRIMITIVE Methodist Church, Idwar.ie. street. Divine '.ervice. April 4. The Rev VV, Harris will preach ia the morning, at 11 o'clock and the Key W. 'iiasloy in the evening, at 6 SO. PRIMITIVE Methodist Church, Sheridan-street. Divh.e Service, April 4. The Rev W. 'Kinsley will preach in the morning at 11 o'.loek. »cd Mr T. ■■'mith ia the evening, at C.30 RIMTTIVE Methodist Church, iMewmarket Divine Servica April 6. Afternoon, at 2.30 ; and evening, 0 30, by the Rev W. lUrris. ' ORTH SHORE Presbyterian Church. —Service in the Forenoon at the usual hour. LjTL O W E R R O O T S. FROM HOLLAND DIRECT. ,-A VARIETIES RANUNCULUS, .Jyj 5h per dozen. k A VARIETIES ANEMONIES, JU (is per dozen. Alio, daily expected— A Shipment of Hyacinths, Tulips. Crocus Ixias, Iris, Deilytris Spectabilis, &c, &c. R. BAIRD, Victoria Seed Stores. O O R S A L E. A Rosewood Piano, by Bord of Paris, will be sold under cost to close consignment. R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. FURNISHED Four-roomed Cot tage to Let, 5 minutes walk from the Union Bank — . pply to Mr Connell. Solicitor, Queen-street. T~ O S T, A CHILD, from Vincent-street, _ years old; light hair, blue eyes, and only one boot on. Information thankfully received at the Pantheon, Queen-street. m~o B II I L D E it S. Tenders are required for the Erection of a Hotel at Newton. Plans and specilications may be seen at my ollice, Shortland-street, until Monday, April 5, when tenders are to be delivered by i o'clock. JAMES WRIOLEY, Architect. ■Pr o T^~* °~ X The Administratrix of the lafe Dr. J. R. Nichol son's Estate requests the settlement of all accounts not yet paid. Ovying to changes of residence, and other causes, many accounts have not been delivered. Parties owing such will oblige by communicating with Mrs Nicholson, Karangahape Road, to whom, or to Dr. Young, payment may be made. Accounts not paid by tho 21st instant, will be handed to a solicitor for collection. N~ EW" and Second hand Boats For Sale.—J. W. Carr. next Gasworks. EFT^aboufe the 10th March, in one of Crowther's 'Busea on the Parnell line, a TWEED SAC COAT. Please return to his office. C~P E L H A MS • LADDER & BARROW FACTORY, 49, Victoria-street. All descriptions Ladders, Barrows, and Steps, on hand, made to order, or lent on hire^ Y^UNO _MEN r S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. A Grand Lime Light Pictorial and Musical Enter tainment will be given in the Hall on TUESDAY, the oth instant, consisting of nearly 100 beautiful views of the Old Abbeys, Old Castles and Cathedrals of England, both exterior and interior, including some of the principal scenes in the life of Mary Queen of Scots, with appropriate vocal and instrumental music. Admission, Is each ; to commence at 8 o'clock. The proceeds to be applied in the purchase of New Books for the Library, which are very much re quired. Mr Dennes, the exhibitor, very kindly gives his services free. PRIVATE Subscription Dance in Parnell Hall, Tuesday, Gth April. Tickets to be had from the Committee —W. R. Mowbray, Hon. Sec. HARBINGER OF PEACE LODGE, 1.0.0. G.T. A Social Tea Meeting of this Lodge will be held on Monday evening next, April 5, in the Meeting House, Cook-street. Tea on the table at half-past 0. Tickets, Is Od each. ISKILLEN LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, NO. S. The Regular Mod ily Meeting of the above Lodge will be ield in the 1 dgeroom, Y. M. Rooms, Welles ley-street, on Frid .y evening, April 2, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Visiting Brethren are invited. By order of the W M. piTY EAST ELECTION. MR. REES' CANDIDATURE. MR. W. L. REES will address the Electors of City East on Monday Evening next, at the Mechanics' Institute, at half-past 7 o'clock. EPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY, Onehunga.—Mrs Lewis will receive her Pupils next Monday, April 5,1875. T FRIAR CLARKE, ESTATE AND MINING AGENT, No. 21, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. rpo G. HOLDSHIP, ESQ. SIR,—We, the undersigned. Electors of City of Auckland East, request yon will allow yourself to be put in nomination for the vpcancy in th. Provincial Council, caused by the resignation of Mr P. A. Philips, and we pledire ourselves to support and use our influence to secure jour election J. LOG\N CAMPBELL. J. M. DARGAViLLE And 330 others TO J. L. CAMPBELL, ESQ, J. M. DARf-AVfU-B, ESQ, AND THE 830 OTHER ELECTORS SIGNING THE REQUISI TION. . ______ GENTLEMEN,—I have much pleasure in comply ing with your request, and if elected will do my best to promote the interests of this province. I am, gentleman, : Yours faithfully, G. HOL^SHTP.



■VTOTICE OF REMOVAL T. ELIISON BOOT MAKE R, HAS REMOVED OPPOSITE THE NEW MARKET, Queen-street. FLOWER QEEDS!!! LOWER kJ E E D S! ! ! Direct from Paris by Post. Having proved the superiority in growth of Con tinental Grown Flower Seeds, I have at considerable expense imported a very fine COLLECTION OF FLOWER SEEDS by every mail, thereby insuring greatest despatch and care, and consequently more certainty of growth. R. B A I R D, Victoria-street. "DEMOVAL OF THREE COTTAGES, &c. Town Clerk's Office, Auckland, March 30,1875. TENDERS will be received at this office until noon of Monday next, April sth, for the Removal and Re-erection of Three Cottages, Fences, &o. (situate in Karangahape Road), in accordance with specifica tions and conditions to be seen at the office of the City Surveyor, Canada Buildings, Queen-street. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. DINGERS SEWING MACHIiNES IMPORTANT NOTICE. I have now Reduced the Price of the Genuine Singer's Famify and Manufacturing Sewing Machines to Melbourne Prices. GEORuE HESLOP, Agent, The Fitting -hop, Vulcan Lane. IGH SCHOOL, Symonds-streeb, conducted by Mrs Shayle George. —The second Quarter of the year will commence on Monday. April 5. MRS HARDENS Pupils will re assemble on Monday. April 5. The junior Dancing Class will be held on Friday from 2 till 4. The adult Class < n Friday Evening at half-past 7. rpo BUTCHERS AND OTHERS. To be Let, with immediate possession, that well known well-established business corner of Pitt and Vincent-streets, known as Vincent House. Rent low, and mo premium.—Appy to W. J, Messenger, Queen street. ' rpO LET—Cottage in Wynyard- I street.—Vickers & Davies, Shortland-Btreet. 0 LET—Desirable Residence at Epsom, 9 rooms, with 4 acres good land.— Vickers & Davies, Shortland-street. TO LET—That large House in Shortland-street, known as Harbour View Boarding House.—Apply to GEORGE SIBBIN, Corner Mjart. OR SALE—A good Six-roomed House and large Allotment, Edwardes-street; also, two allotments adjoining, each 33 x 100, in Turner-Btreet.—Apply H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Queen-street. OR SALE, OR TO LET OS LEASE, The Villa Residence now in the occupation of Mr E. G. Smith, Paget-street, Ponsonby, consisting of eight rooms, all in good repair. A neat well-kept Flower Garden. The House commands a splendid view or Auckland and the Harbour. For terms, &c, apply to GEO. W. BIN.. EY. FOR SALE, at Mount Albert, 18 acres very good land (no stones), all fenced, and good House. Price, £450. A choice Block of fine Land at Hokianga, con taining 900 acres, nearly surrounded by water; price, £200. Half the money can remain on mortgage for three years. Two 1-rge Allotments on the Bpsom and Onehunga Road, 50 feet by 300 A bargain. About 100 acres good Land, near the Station, Papakura Valley, will be sold cheap. New Potatoes, Onions, Farm Produce, &0., *c, at Lowest Prices. For Sale, a Pony Basket Carriage, Pony, and Harness. The Pony young, and the Carriage and Harness nearly new. Also, several good Hack and Harness Horses. R. O. GREENWOOD, General Commissi n Agent, Market House. O ~H S A L B, The residence of Mr Charles F. Partington. Frontage to Symonds-street, 58 feet by 120 feet deep; also 120 feet to Symonds-street by 80 feet; also, aUotments at the rear of Windmill. . A BARGAIN. —For immediate sale, a thoroughly well-built six-roomed Stone House in the Newton Road, together with two or four allotments afthe option of the purchaser. An excellent well of water, and double frontage.—Apply to Mr Spicer, on the premises HE Undersigned are Cash Pur- Ohasers of HIOE<, SBEKP3KINS, WOOL, TALLOW, ike, &c, at highest maiket rates, in any quantity. Consignors direct will have prompt and immediate cash remittances returned at satisfactory rates. IRELAND BROS., Tanners and Leather Manufacturers, I AttCKLVT..



WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, At 12 o'clock sharp, AT THE CORN EXCHANGE, AUCKLAND. TD SAW-MILL OWNERS, CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. G. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from Mr J W. Waller, who <s leaving for England, to sell by tublic auction, at the Corn Kxchange, Auck land, on Wednesday, May 5, at 12 o clock sharp, The Whatipu Saw-mills, Manukau Harbour, only two years at work, steam »nd water power '• two breaking down saws, one circular, and everything requisite for carry ing on a l»rge trade. Cuts 200.C00 feet timber monthly. Splendid freeholi kauri forest, containing sufficient timber to keep mill at work for 20 years. Five ino.ths timber in booms, and contractors keeping up supply. Also, Freehold Timber and Coal Yard. 230 feet fron tage to the Government Wharf, Onehunga, on which is erected Jobbing Saw Mill, 12-horse power portable engine, planing machine, bench, Ac. ; also, timber racks. About 100,000 feet Kauri Timber, Horses, Drays, <6c. Dwelling house, 46 x 45, containing seven rooms, nearly new, near Railway Station, One hunga : household furniture, &c Freehold Land, 310 feet frontage, in Lowsr Queen street, Onehunga, near Wharf ; 50 allot ments in Hardington's Peddock. Onehunga ; 60 acres land Whanganuio, Waikato; 80 acres land Huna, adjoining Mr Hay's property. Terms particulars, and catalogues can be obtained at the Office of the Auctioneer. Auckland ; or Messrs H. Houghton and Co, Dunedin ; Plimmer, Reeves and Co. Wellington ; Waller and Co., Timber Merchants, Christchurch. MONDAY, APRIL 5. FURNITURE SALE PARNELL, 2 O'CLOCK Afternoon. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell on Monday at 2 o'clock, at the residence of Mr VV. J. 6miih, St Barnabas Point, The entire of his new and choice Furniture, com prising, Drawing Room suite. Uining and Bedroom Furaiuiur, Kitchen utensils. 2 O'CLOCK Afternoon- MONDAY, APRIL 5. CITY MART. STOCK "OP BOOTS. IN THE ESTATE OF BENJAMIN MCKEBRAS. GRANT & MORTON. HAVE received instructions from the Trustees'to sell ty auction, on Monday, at 11 o'clock prompt, The first lot to be offered The interest of the Trust.es in the Leasa of Premises, having about 15 months' unexpired, at a low rental; together with the textures, Counters, uasfittings, .0., in one lot Also, the Stock of Boots, comprising a first-rate assortment of Men's, Women's, and Chil dren's Goads, English and Colonial-made. Without ReEerve. Terms :—Cash. MONDAY, APRIL 19. BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT. THE Subscriber has received in structions to sell, at the Corner Mart, Queen and Wyndham-streets, on Monday, the 19th day of April, 1875, The following Properties :— Allotment No. 387, Parish of Ngaroto, County of Waikato, containing 15 acres, more or less AUotments Nos. JU and 25. Village of Mangere, Parish of Waiwera. each csntaining 2 acres Allotment 22 of the said village, containing about 1 rood Allotment 221, in the Town of Newcastle, contain ing 1 rood 8 perches, more or less And, The Taipouri and Matukuerea Islands, near Ran giri, in the River Waikato, containing 250 acres, more or less. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. MONDAY, APRIL 5. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, 1874. GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, RINGS, KEEPERS, BROOCHES, EAR RINGS, SILVER TEASPOONS, SEWING MACHINE, &c, &c, &c. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr. M. Marks, Pawnbroker. Queen-street, to sell by auction, on Monday next, the sth Apr J, at 11 o'clock, THK FOLLOWING UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, as per Evening Star of 31st March and Ist April. . . O BE SOLD BY AUCTION, at 11 o'clock, April 6—The Stock, Tools, Machi nery, and Fixtures of a Tinsmith.—W. Real, Welles ley-street East, Auckland. TUESDAY, APRIL ,6. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions from New Zealand Shipping Company, to seU at their stores, Fort-Btreet, on Tuesday, 6th April, at 11 o'clock, the following Surplus Stores ex Baron Aber dare— Beef, Pork, Butter, Flour, Currants, Raisins, Preserved Potatoes, Sugar, Tea, Lirnejuice, Ling Fish, Preserved Meats, Biscuit in bag, and Tanks. Also, Surplus Saloon Stores—Port, Sherry, Claret, Champagne, Brandy, Hollands, Whisky, Sodawater, Gingerade, &c, &c, &o. Terms cash. FRIDAY, APRIL 9. E. AND H. ISAACS HAVE received" instructions to sub mit for public competition, at their rooms, Fort-street, on Friday next, 9th April, at 11 o'clock, ,£BOO worth Melbourne made Clothing £300 worth W&nter Dress Material £100 worth Waterproof Clothing £100 worth Assorted Felt Hats. Details in future advertisement. MONDAY, APRIL 5. SALE OF UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, W. DOW DE N WILL sell on Monday, sth April, . at Mart, Queen-street, ▲ Large Assortment of Unredeemed Pledges, as per instructions from Mr A. Heavejr, Wyndham-street. MONDAY, APRIL 5. THE subscriber has received in structions to sell by public auction, at the Corner Mart, on Monday, sth April, at 11 o'clock, 61 FORFEITED SHARES in the Auckland and North Shore Ferry Company (Limited) — Andrew Heavey, 5 shares—43sl to 4355 , -R. Mackay, 5 shares—432l to 4325 F. M. Hudson, 5 shares—43o6 to 4310 S. Howard, 5 Bhareß—42sl to 4255 John Leech, 5 shares—422l to 4225 G. E. Fallowdown, 5 shares—4l96 to 4200 Blair and Lambert, 5 shares—42ol to 4205 Jno. Walsh, 5 shares—4oo9 to 4013 John Regan, 5 shares—3999 to 4033 J. R. Cooper, 16 shares—3B96 to 3911 Information may be obtained by application to Mr Heath, Secretary of the Company, National Bank Buildings; or to GEORGE SIBBIN ' Auctioneer.