TELEGRAPHIC.

Opening of the Hokianga Telegraph.

I ' Fsfsfc Message to the Star.

ROKIANG-4

(From onr own Correspondent.) This day. The new telegraph office opened this morn ing. It is raining a little, but looks more threatening. The wind is north-easG.

The Southern Cross left for the Manukau yesterday, with several passengers and caryo. The schooner Queen cleared at the Cus toms for Auckland on the 14th.

The Freetrader and Woodlark are loading for Australia. This is the first message after the opening of the line to tme public.

LATEST THAMES NEWS.

CRA.HAMSTOWN. (From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Caledonian : Gold melted to-day yielded 2960zs 15dwts. The Bright Smile has 150ozs lldwts. The Cure is breaking out a nice class of rock to-day, from the stopes. Gold shows ifrtsely. About Gibs specimens are already .out.

Tihe Manukau have good gold showing in "No. 3 stopes on Junction hanging wall and ifootwall of the reefs. The general crushing is improving.

The Alburnk is sending down quartz, and jstarfcs crushing on Monday at the Moanatairi .Battery.

Major Keddell, the commissionerappointed io conduct the inquiry regarding the im proper issue of miners' rights, gives notice sto-day that the Court will be held at Ohine anuri <m Tuesday next, and invites all those of giving evidence to attend. The -■inquiry is looked upon generally as a farce, -»ad the advertisement inviting evi dence is considered confirmatory of the i'arcial process. It is understood that if carried out properly, a person was going to swear he stole the rights to screen persons high in authority who would un doubtedly be implicated if a judicial and strict inquiry were undertaken instead of a merely formal unsworn testimony. The Inspector of Works at Coromandel is so busy that he faas come with the warden to fill up his time.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Kapanga finished the new lift to-day and commences sinking on Monday. They ihave got 40 feet more to sink.

The Golden Point is getting a little picked stone and good crushing dirt. The Plutus Battery started on main^stuff from the Bismarck tunnel. Jt is easy driv ing. A little gold was got in the stopes. The Tokatea has 701bs specimens from the Peep o' Day leader. A little gold in the stope going in from No. 1 rise. A new leader has been cut in the Excelsior level, thsea inches wide. The .Royal Oak is stopmg in 1 ■and 2 leaders with a little gold occasionally. From, appearances the manager expects a little gold shortly. Kain is much wanted. Crushing operations are nearly at a standstill.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Shipping- Arrivals : Echo, irom Whangaroa; lona, from the North. Departures : Speedwell, Colonist, and TSonita, for Auckland. "The lona sailed for Auckland with the following passengers this afternoon :—Capt. Monro, Captain Childs, Mrs. Norris. Mr. Carle and wife, Messrs. Middleton, Wallis, Swift;, Clarke, Campbell, Gough, McLeod, J. Williams, Macpherson, and others. Accident on a Whaler. A sailor belonging to the James f Arnold met ■with an accident, a pair of granes falling from a height of ten feet into his knee. He is doing well.

It is blowing strong from E.S.E,

LATEST SOUTHERN TELEGRAMS.

DUNEDIN.

(Prom our own Correspondent), This day. Provincial Receipts and Expenditure. The Star publishes a return of provincial revenue for 1574-5. The total receipts from ordinary sources were £503,974; expendi ture, £544,735 ; but as 1873-4 commenced with a credit balance of £101,000, and the expenditure exceeds the revenue by £41,000, a credit balance was carried forward this year of only £60,000. The estimated re ceipts were £421,597. The sale of Crown lands has shown an increase over the esti mate of £5,000; goldfields, £9,000; harbour jetty dues, £5,000,; railways, £9,000. The latter actually earning £58,000. The Waikouaiti nomination takes place on -the 28th, and the poll on May 3.

A Catalogue of Misfortunes. Misfortune seems to follow Mr W. Hooper's estate agent. A few weeks ago he lost a valuable property ; his next great loss is the accidental death of his son ; he is now him self suffering from an accident. Yesterday, as he was in the act of mounting his horse to come to town, the animal bolted, and he was thrown on to the road, receiving injuries that have produced concussion of the brain.

Oddfellowship. The Ofcago district Oddfellows now num ber 22 lodges, and 1,474 members. At a meeting last night, the proposition of the Hokitika district—to establish a Moveable Committee for the colony—was negatived : it being the opinion of this district unadvis&ble "to appoint such a committee until more speedy communication is established through out the colony.

Sir Dillon Bell

The Times fails to see that Sir Dillon Bell has thrown any new light on the abolition of provinces question. As regards education, it wishes to know whether the educational endowments of Otago are to be administered by road boards, or would there be one Minister of Education" for the colony to whose coffers the proceeds of local educa tional endowments shall be paid, and from whose office all regulations should issue. The adoption of the new plan will depend entirely, in so far as Otago is concerned, upon the way in which these questions are settled.

Balclutha Races. At Balclutha Kaces yesterday, Bothwell won the Maiden Plate. The Members Handicap, 40 soys., distance, 1$ miles, Envy, 1 ; Atlas, 2 ; Unknown, 3. Kath leen, Sir Tatton. Betting was 2tol on Envy ; even against Atlas ; 4to 1 against Unknown ; 3to 1 against Kathleen and Sir Tatton. After one false start all got off well, Envy leading, and the horses passed the Grand Stand in a ruck. Afterwards it was a good race between Envy and Atlas. At the straight Atlas made an effort, but without avail. Envy won by a length. ,Sir Tatton fell at the three quarters round, 'and injured his jockey, Wiseman.

OAMARU.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. An Ardent Lover in Trouble,

Hossack, the young man who would a wooing gd, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment for being illegally on the pre mises, of a Miss Alport. The decision v is appealed against. . ; ': '■ ' jA

INVERCARGILL.

(From ear own Correspondent.) This day. The Criminal Calendar.

A;t the District Court, Invercargill, J. H. Hall for obtaining money under false pre tences, was sentenced to 12 months ; John Bf-cMle for personating a bailiff, to six mouths.

The Gold Case,

"Regina v 4 Wilson, the Biverlon gold c:;se being 'called on the Crown Prosecutor in'Jftiated there was no offence. Judge Ward iv stating it was not even necessary to discharge the accused, said : "If a man received from another more than he wss eD tiiled, the mere fact in law render him liable to he charged, -with a criminal offence." It was all a mis-take on the part of the officer of ihe Bank. This mistake cost McGavin his life.

Judge Ward in opening, the Southland District Court paid a mosb touching tribute to the memory of "Wilson Gray.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thursday,

Illegality of Sweepstakes. In the case of the Police v. Dodson, defen dant pleaded guilty. The Bench stated, as it was only a test case, it would inflict a nominal line of one shilling. Although sweeps were very ganerally carried on in the colony, still they were against the law. Harris, for defendant, cited lotteries for benevolent purpose?, which were recagnised all over the world ; also produced lottery tickets sent from Ireland to Dunedin on behalf of a benevolent institution in Dublin. The case excited considerable interest in sporting circles.

The North-East Valley Stabbing Case.

In the case of John Walters, charged with the murder of Amos Holmes, of North-east Valley, the jury returned a verdict of man slaughter. Sentence deferred till Monday.- The case lasted till seven o'clock. W. D. Stewart, assisted by W. Taylor, voluntarily conducted the defence. Stewart made an able speech on the prisoner's behalf, lasting over an hour and a-half.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The Water Supply.

An attempt to convey water from the river Avon into the centre of the city, for fire prevention purposes, has failed. Pipes 12 inches diameter were used, but the quan tity obtained from the river is so small that one si earn fire-engine bottomed the well in ten minutes. The City Council had the pipes laid contrary to the advice of the City Surveyor, and have thus thrown awsy about £300.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Arrival of the Kedron from Liverpool —A Man Washed Overboard. Arrived, last night, Kedron, barque, from Liverpool. She lelt December 13th, and had a long passage of 123 days. Sha en countered heavy weather in the chops of the Channel, and again in the Southern Ocean. On March 8 was in a tremendous westerly gale, during which seas swept the vessel, and washed a seaman named James Cook overboard. He was not seen afterwards. It smashed the bulwarks and" longboat, and started the main chain-plates. The barque strained and leaked, and had to keep the pumps going. It is feared the cargo is damaged. Return of the Jessie Mccol- The Jessie Niceol has returned from a cruise in search cf the Euphrosyne. She went north as far as Castle Point, then to the Chathams, but no sign of the schooner was met. She has been given up for lost.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Delegated Powers to the Superin-

tendent

Last night's Gazette contains a procla mation delegating to the Superintendent of Auckland the Governor's powers under the Goldfield's Act, 1866; the Goldfield's Amend ment Act, 1868, the Quartz crushing Machines Regulations and Inspection Act 1872, the Goldmining Districts Act 1873, Waste Lands Act, 1858; Lunatics Act, Public Health Act, and Prisoners Act.

Mr O'Shea reports :—Flour, £10 10s to £11 10s ; oatg, 33 6d to 4s ; wheat, none ; maize, 7s 6d; potatoes, £4 10s per ton; cheese lOd to lO^d ; bacon and ham?, none.

BLUFF.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Arrived : Ship India, from Auckland, yes terday.

HOKITIKA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

The Tramway Claims

The long-pending tramway claims against the Provincial Government have been de cided by the Council recommending the Assembly to grant 800 acres of land per mile to companies. Only a bare quorum was present. The second resolution, adding that land shall be selected in such districts as shall be determined on by the Provincial Council, was carried by ten to four. The Council is expected to close to-day.

NELSON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day,

The Waimea Steeplechase yesterday was won by Tommy JDodd; Sultana, 2. Ten started, and the race wa3 an excellent one. The Hurdle Eace was won easily by Tommy Dodd.

OHINEMURI.

(From our Own Correspondent.) April 14th, 1874, THE KARANGAHAKE SPUR.

Yesterday afternoon I visited the mines in the Karangahake spur. The place has a somewhat desolate appearance, scarcely any one to be seen, where, but a short time ago all was life. This state of things is, no doubt, in a great measure due to the fact of two claims having protection. Entering the prospectors tunnel I found the men busy at work gadding large boulders which showed at the face the country being somewhat broken. The tunnel is new in over one hundred feet and well timbered the whole of the way. At about sixty feet from the entrance a reef was cut which it is said, shews gold in the stone, and also in the mullock, and a sort of white cement which binds the reef. The lode is about 3 feet wide, and consists of cement, yellow clay, and rubbly quartz, and I should imagine would' crush well. A few feet more driving will doubtless bring the workmen upon an other lode which crosses out on the surface, and was also cut in the upper. Thi3 reef also shewed gold, and is considered payable. However, to satisfactorily settle that ques tion, Messrs Thorpe and party intend some time this week to forward one ton of stone out of each, one of the three reefs opened. This is a step in the right direction, and if more miners in this district would do the same it would tend greatly to reveal the true worth of the Ohinemnri reefs. The Home Rule claim adjoins the Pro&pectors' on their western boundary. The .shareholders in this mine.are working night, and day, but do not expect to cnt a cross and '*reef that runs into their ground

from the Prospectors' until bhey have driven another hundred feet. Below the Pros pectors' and the Home Eule is the All Nations claim, -which is looked upon aa being likely to turn out well on account of its position; most of the .I'eefs. already'cut in the Prospectors' running direct for their claim. Two drives are being put in under the able direction of Mr, McLiver, who is , sanguine of cutting the Prospefetors reef. Two spurs ruii uOwn to the creek from the All JNations ground and it being uncertain "which of the sours the pros pectors reef will take, Mr McLiver to make sure of being right is putting a tunnel through each spur ; the upper drive is in now about (iO feet in broken ground. The lower tunnel is in hard blue rock at. 80 fefit, veins of quartz are making m tbe fac-s of tKis drive, until s good flow of wa^er so that it,ia ex pected that they arc iiear'.ng a reef. Heavy discharges like the rumbling of distant thunder are heard at intervals during the day in this neighbourhood they are oc casioned by the blasts fired by tbe All Nations and Banjan claim which is situated on the other or Mackaytown side of the Gorge in this mine they expect to have some distance to drive yet before the reef they are in search of is cut. Some rich leaders were opened in this mine, so that they have every reason to expect the reef to be good when cut. On the south-eastern boundary of the Banyan is Nolan's claim. The shareholders in this claim are tunnelling along the Ban yan boundary, and on Monday cut into a fine reef about three feet in thickneSs; and some of the stones out of it upon being broken shewed gold. THE WATTEKAUBI. Big Peter, whom I have mentioned before as working; on some loose gold in a blind gully towards the Waitekauri, came into tbe Paeroa yesterday afternoon, with the results of his labours in the shape of several ounces of gold, which he took to Grahamstown to dispose of. This makes the third parcel that he hag taken to the bank.

THE TAIRUA GOLDFIELT)

One or two diggers who had pOae to the new rush at the Tairua have returned, and state that however good the ground may be, that the Mining Act granting leases kills all chance of the miner being able to success fully prospect the country. It is generally admitted on aJI sides that the Government have made a great mistake in regard to the opening of Tairtia, and have, at the outset, ruined the prospects of the new field.

TRIAL FROM SNOWDEN'S

A trial-crnshing from Snowdfen's reef, at Kotokohu, known as the Star of the South claim, took place this afternoon at Boswell'a berdan, Mackaytown, and turned out very rich, lfe is their intention to forward some tons to Grahamstown. The shuff put through the berdan was general and not picked.

LATEST.

News has juat arrived that one of the adjoining claims to Snowden'S) or Star of the South claim, at Rotokohu, have struck the cap of a reef in tunnelling into the spur. Good prospects are said to have been ob tained from casing. I imagine it to be the main reef running down the spur, with bear ings north and south. If so, Suowden's reef is a cross-leader out of the main reef. I will visit the above district to-morrow and forward particulars.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before His Worship the Mayor, and Dr. Home, J.P.) WSTCXED.

Ellen Brown and Elizabeth Kelshaw were proved to have been in a most unwomanly state from drink last night, and were each punished in the usual manner.

SETTLING TIIK MATTER,

Eichard McConville who was charged the other day with deserting his child in Nelson, was again called up. Sergeant Major Pardy stated that the defendant had paid £10 into court towards (he maintanance of his child, and he should therefore request that the charge be with drawn. Charge struck out. MAKE FAST. J. Wood for having neglected to secure his wheel in the orthodox way was fined Is and costs. LIKE A FOOI/SH VIRGIN. Hubert Oram, a publican, fer not keeping his lamp burning on the night of Sunday the the 12th instant, was fined Is and costs. CHARGE OF STOKE PLTJNDKRING. Isabella Donald was charged with unlaw fully stealing and carrying away a case con taining sundry articles—to wit: some blan kets, four decanters, six wine-glasses, six tankards, a cruet-stand, and a quantity of clothes to the value of £15 2s Bd, the pro perty of Mr S. J. Fergusson, on the 6th inst.

Mr Hesketh appeared for the prisoner. Samuel John Fergusson, who described himself as a publican out of business, de posed that he arrived in Auckland on the 26th March in the Hero from Melbourne. He left his luggage in Anderson's store on the wharf. A fortnight afterwards he returned to get his luggage. He then missed a wooden case containing the things which the pri soner was charged with stealing. He made enquiries, but could not find it. From what he heard he went to prisoner's house off Grey-street. He asked the prisoner whom .he saw there, if she had taken a porter case from the wharf, which did not belong to her. She said she had no case there but what was her own property. He told her his was a Blood, Wolfe and Co. 's porter case. He asked her to show him the case she had. She replied it was burnt. Witness then told prisoner if she would return the things out of the case, he would say no more about it. She refused, saying she had no property of his in the house. He then threatened her with the police, when she said she had some things there which did not belong to her, and asked him if he was sure he should know his if he saw them. She unlocked a door, and witness went into a room, and the first thing he saw was the case she had said was burnt. Several of the things he had missed were on the side board in the room. The other things were produced from various parts of the house. All the property that was in the case had not been recovered. He thought there was another sheet, and he was sure there should be another tankard. He informed the police.

The witness was cross-examined at con siderable length by Mr Hesketh with a view to showing that the things were taken by mistake, and that the prisoner had offered to send them back when she found they belonged to witness. The witness admitted that the prisoner had told him she expected a box, and had told him that if he liked to pay for the carriage he might take the case away.

Their Worships upon this said they did not think there was any evidence of felonious intent and ordered the accused to be dis charged. ' '•■■■■

This was all the business,

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES COURT

[Before Thos. Beckham, Esq., E.M.] JdDGMENTS. FOR PLAINTIFFS. G. W. Friend v. George Hart, claim— £2 10s 3d, goods (Mr J. B. Kussell for plain tiff) ; W. J. Cawkweil and Co. v. F. Howard (Mr Kissling for plaintiff), claim—£3. 16s ; Eev. W. Taylor v. Wm. Bates (Mr Joy for plaintiff), claim—£l 4s, tuition, costs al lowed—£l 9s 6d; Harry Cauham y. T. Brown, fclaim £5 7s 10d, promissory acts j. T. ,and H. Oook v. James McKenzie (Mr Thorne for plaintiff), claim—£l2 Si, goods ; Walter H. Dawson v. 0. R.C Smith. (Mr Brock for plaintiff), claimed—£l 6s Td* in which the costs were £1 9s 6d. EMMA WELLS V. HEKKY MIM,!^ J1 Claim; £10 16s 6d. ,'v ;;rf Mr Joy appeared for plaintiff.

Mr Brookfield for defendant. This claim was for goods supplied and money lent, both to defendant and his wife who were separated, but lived under the one roof. . The case was adjourned untu next Court day, in order that the actual position of defendant and his lawful wife may be ascer tained. MAficttNl Hoo__R t. WM. CAMBIMi. Claim £20. Mr Joy f^or plaintiff. This w^s a claim for damage to dress, and exbensu" f°r medical treatment, in conse quence of iniatiC? inflicted by defendant. Defendant denied _2 charge. 'He was troubled with rheumatics, v* __«insulted by plaintiff, and shook- his stick at her. Mrs Hooper, a yonng widow, deposed lliai she kept a stofe in Wellesley-street, and def6nda_if; lived _ nfext door. A woman living iii the same house well-known to defendant, owed her the sum of. 17s. Qd., and on the 30th of March she asked to see the woman when defendant became furious, pushed her out of the house, aud struck her over the eye with a piece of kauri wood. The blood gushed ont in a stream and spoiled her dresfl, whit ft had recently cost 30s. (pro duced.) She faifitect away. T>r. Hooker was sent for. She was laid up two days In coS sequence. Dr. Hooper described the wound. It was a deep cut, a'« ufc two inches in length. Mary Ann Waters and defendant gave evi dence. Id is Worship remarked sti'ongly upon the defendant'- linmanly conduct. Judgment for plaintiii, iJIO, T7itfe costs, £4 3s.

Rev. W. Taylor vP. F. Martinson : Claim, £1 Is.

Mr. Joy for plaintiff, and Mr. Brookfield for defendant.

The claimant ia this case was the rev. principal of the Auckland College, and the claim was for instructing defendant's son. The defence was that the" boy had only been taught by boys, instead of by an assistant master, and that he had been employed in menial work, stlcli aS Cleaning the yard. Judgment for plaintiff ; costs, £l 9s (3d. ADJOTHINED CAfeES.

W. L. Itees v. Henry Keesing, jun., claim, £17 123 2d; James Car3on v. Abraham Boardman, claim, £5 4s 3d ; highway rates; £4 3s 4d—paid into Court.

This was all the business.

STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done to-day :-^

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £l 8 s_, National Bank—Sellers, 755, Colonial Bank—263. South British Insurance—Seller?, 49a. A Tational Insurance—fciellers, 2Ss Gd. New Zealand Insurance—£4. Thames Gas - Seller?, 345. Caledonian (double) —Sellers, 655. City of London—Buyers, 52s Gd. City of York - Buyerß, fa. Golden Calf (cew) —Sellers, 4s. Union Beach— Sellers, 12s. Cure— Ss 6d ; buyers, 8a 3d ; sellers, 9i?, Pride of Tokatea—Seller?, 3s 3d. Una —Buyers, 2s Gd.

PONSONBY MUSICAL SOCIETY.

A complimentary concert was given last evening in the Ponsonby Hall, by the mem bers of this Society, to the subscribers and friends. The hall was closely filled, and the audience testified by their attentive demeanour their appreciation of the treat pro vided for them. Spohn's oratorio, "The Last Judgment," comprised the first part of the programme. This was given in its entirety—a large and hazardous under taking for so young a society. On the whole it was very fairly rendered. Of course the incompleteness of the orchestra detracted in a great measuse from the general effect, but Ihe instrumentalists did their best, and the symphony which opens the second part of the oratorio wus exceedingly well played. A false start ushered in the first chorus, but the conductor (Mr Mitchell) good humour edly "tried back," and gave the vocal ists time to open their books, clear their throats, and stand up. We may here mention that we noticed a want of attention on the part of the chorus, and at times a hum of conversation, which was very distracting to the audience. The treble and tenor solos were beautifully sang. Of the former "All Glory," and of the latter, "Blessing, honour" were, in our opinion, the best. The gentleman who under took the bass solos, sang very indifferently throughout, except in the quartetts. These were carefully executed, and in good taste, and we must not omit to compliment the young lady who sang the alto part on her share in the performance. The duett (tre ble and tenor) —"■Forsake me not," would' have been much better if the accom paniment had been sustained. As it was, we could hardly hear the voices, much less follow the words in the libretto. The choruses went well, particularly the more difficult one, "Destroyed is Babylon," and the last. The trebles were perhaps weaker than usual, but they did their duty bravely; and Mr Mitchell deserves great praise for the pains bestowed upon their training. The second part opened with a glee, after which Mrs Mitchell sang the very famil iar song—"l'll follow thee." Her voice sounded to the best advantage, and she was loudly encored. Next came a song from " Lurline," by the bass soloist, which was [ also well received: Mrs Woolley sang a " Gipsy's Tambourine Song," by Parry, snd accompanied herself on the piano. We are glad to be able to speak in terms of the highest praise of this lady's performance, not only in this song, but also in her artistic accompaniment of Spohr's difficult music throughout the oratorio. But the gem of the evening was a quartett by male voices "Ye Banks and Braes," which fully deserved the encore it would have received, if it had not been placed at the end of the programme.— Sigma.

"THE WOMAN IN RED."

This some what sensational drama was selected for lasfe evening's performances at the Prince of Wales Theatre, and was re ceived by a very good audience with im mense satisfaction. "The Woman in Red " was written by Mr Stirling Coyne, well known as the-author of " Black Sheep," and as a contributor to "Punch." The play, so - well represented last night, by this excellent company, though bearing a a kindred title, is quite different in scene and structure to Wilkie Collins's .famous " Woman in White," one of the most attrac tive fictions of the age. Mrs Darrell was emi nently successful as " Miriam," as she is in deed in every character which she undertakes to delineate. Mr. Darrell as the strolling player was fully up to the mark, and received just commendation. The ladies,! whose ren derings serve to give perfection to the drama, were excellent ; .as also, were Messrs. Holloway, Poole, Aveling, Deering, and others. We again remind our readers that Mr and Mrs Poole will take their benefit ■this evening, when the " Mexican Tigress" and "Time and "the Hour" will be presented to the public. Both Mr Poole and his wife (Miss Patty Holt) have contributed lirgely to the amusement of. the people since, their stay in this city, arid we believe that the people in return will by huudreds patronise their performances to-night.

_Ml Ifllilif^ __A_t. FRIBA-', APBIL 16, l.f^,



i F. H. LEAVISSOISr has Just Opened 200 Gold Lockets, and they are on view in his window.— [Advt.] OOFS' EE ! — Brown, Barrett, and Co 's Standard (Coffees both delicious and strong, Btown, Barrett, land Co.'s Excelsior Coffee deserves preference to any Coffee on account of purity and?distictness of flavour. Note the brand. Sold at almost every proonry eg-



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WANTED, a daily or resident Governess; state accomplishments, refer ences, and terms, to Box 82, P.P., Auckland. ANTED to LET, a comfortable furnished fbofn,- with fire place, terms moderate.—Apply " M.M.," &iAii office1.- WANTED, a respectable Boy to assist in waiting at table.—E. Waters, Queen street. ' ANTED, Ladies to know that in consequence of numerous applications I have resumed the hiring out of Sewiug Machines, pßy_«m; for which f?oes to purchass the Machine.— Geo. w\ ilfislavj _sgin9er, 'iha Fitting Shop, BherHand-»ta63f; ANTED, a Boy about 14 years old, used to Blacksmithing.—Apply to morrow to Herbert H. Smith, Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street West. ANTED, a good General Servant. Apply Waverley Hotel, Queen-street. TX7'AN~T rKD, a competent Dress- V T maker, one with a knowledge of Millinery preferred —Apply, before eleven o'clock to-morrow, S. & .T. R. Vaile. W~ ANTED, good General Servants for town : also for Coromandt-1 —Mrs Coil's Select Registry Office, Upper Queen-street ANTED; a Housemaid. at the * urora Hotel W ANT ED, Nursing by a respectable person; monthly or otherwise.—Apply to " L.L.," Post-office, Newton. WANTED, by a respectable Woman a situation as Nurse; has first-class testi monials. — Address Mrs Galbraith, care of Mrs Shayles, Onehunga. ANTED, by a respectable middle aged woman, a situation as Housekeeper; good references. —Address " J. 8.," Stab office. ANTED, a young Man acens tomeJ to the Butchering ; one that can servo in the Shop.—Apply to Mrs Hammond, Grey street- ANTED, a Man to take 20 pair 3of Watertight;, strong and light ; also, a strong Boy as Apprentice.—Apply immediately to C. Lucas, Queen-street, • nebunga. W ""ANTED, a strong active Woman as General Servant; must be able to wash and iron.—Apply at Edgar's Registry office, Welles ley-street East. mOBUTCHEBS—Wanted a steady Young JL Man; one accustomed to riding out with orders. —Apply to J. Longley, Butcher, Onehunga. i TX7ANTED, Brickmakers; highest W wages to good workman—Apply Hoffman's Patent Brick Kilns, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, for Hamilton, Wailcato, a first-class General and Shoeing Black smith.—Apply T. & S. Morrin. WANTED, a Married Couple, with out encumbrance, for a farm at Mangere.— For particulars, ap±.ly to J. H. Witheford, New market. W" ANTED KNOWN, the best price given for broken Flint Glass at Auck -1 and Glass V orks. Union-street. WANTED, a situation as Governess, English Music, Leather Work, and Wax Flowers.—Address" L.," Star office. WANTED the Public to know that Itiordan has opened a first-class Cafe and Restaurant in connection with the Hotel, Fort-street, Dinner—comprising Soups, Fish, Entrees, Joints, and Pastry, One Shilling. ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs M. Niccol, North Shore. WANTED, a Man whounderstands. Milking, and to make himself generally useful.—Apply to H. Hardington, Manukau Hotel. WANTED KNOWN that GARBETT 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. THE ' Wonder' Fishing Boat for sale. —J. W. Cerr, next Gasworks. I OST, at the City Hall last night, a Greenstone mounted in, Gold, with patent slip attached.—The finder will be rewarded on bringing same to this office. HpO LET, a Four-stalled Concrete J- Stable and Coach-house1 in Eden Crescent .— Brown, Campbell and Co. UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR, SCHOOL. The Second Quarter will begin on Friday, 23rd instant. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. ■ ;■ rp O BUILDERS. Tendera are invited for the Erection of a Building in Pitt-street, up to the 23rd instant. Particulars at MR. J. DAVIES. • Grocer, Pitt-street. . TITHE Key.. W. Macrae, Waipu, will I preach a Gaelic Sermon on Sunday evening, at half-past 0 o'clock, in the Young Men's Christian Association rooms Collection to defray expenses j ard Home Mission Fund. TiOYAL ALBERT L.0.L., NO. 2. JT_\/ . The Quarterly Meeting of the above will be held in the Lodge-room, Wellesley-street, on Friday even ing, 16th instant, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. After the usual business a Royal Arch Purple Lecture will be given. Visiting Brethren are invited. By order of the W.M. H 0 X A L .HA ,L _. Monday evening, April 19, a Grand Concert in ■aid of the Engineer and City Band fund, under the ■ Ipatronage of His Honor Sir Q. Grey, X..C.8.; His Worship the Mayor, the City Council, Major Gordon, Captain W. Anderson, officers ,and members of the



GEN GIN & SALE oir DRAPERY & CLOTHING AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ! THE WHOLE STOCK TO BE CIEA.RED OUT. H. ATKINS Bei lo inform his Bumerous customeia and the public thatjho has commenced.a GENCJINE CLEARING-OUT SALE or HIS WHOLE STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Which has been BE-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, lut 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, suchj as SHEETINO3, . QUILTS, BLANKETS, TABLE LINEN, &C. AT WHOLESALE PRICES, .'.SI) DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK & COLOURED SILKS, CLOTHING, &c, &C., AT CONSIDERABLY LESS THAN WHOLE SALE PRICES. The following REDUCTIONS on tha Prices have been made, and are genuine :— # Dress Materials, 20 to 26 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 Shwtirgs, Flannels, Drills, &c, 12£ to 15 per cent redaction Ladies' Silk Umbrellas, 16 to 20Jpe cent reduction Black AlpaccaSt "Cob*, rgs, French HTerinoes, and all plain Goods, 12} 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* Clothing, *c, 15 to 25 per cent reduction Tweeds, White Shirts, Crimean Shirts. Hats, Scarfs, Ties, Collars, Hosiery, &c, 16 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. .; i> ",! '•' '.'..- -I ' ■'■ NOTE. t^- THIS IS THE FIRST CLBABING-OUT SALTS H.A. HAS ADVERTISED, AKD IS A GENUINE ONE. H. ATKINS, LATW HAY AND HONEYMAN -1» XfXOURSJON TO THE olriM|^^V -L^ HOT SPRINGS (Waiwera . The s.s. ; ROWENA, Captain Sellars, will leave the Queen-street Wharf on Saturday, at 11 o'clock, returning same day. ROBEKT GRAHAM, -n-, TnOR rI HE LOT SPRINGS. Tlle faßt an<3 comfortable s.s. ROWENA, Captain Sellara, leaves for the Hot Springs, 'Wai werewere, every Saturday^ at 11 a.m., returning the same day.



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. IB Complimentary Benefit to Miss Patty Holt and II SaniPoole. 19 TO-NIGHT (FMD^^.tj-d-cttt 111 ME. AKD MRS. GEORGE DARRELL |U Have kindly volunteered. A igj The Glorious Comedy of. the MEXICAN TIGRESS ! ■ SataneUa .. .. Mrs Geo. Darrell [ Bfl JackEngget .. Mr Geo. Darrell flg Concluding with the Three-act Drama of TIME H AND THE HOUR I j il Mrs Gummy Brown Mtaa Patty Holt | I ft] Mr Gummy Bwmw.Mr Sam l'oole . || For this night only ! H SS now muk-! new scenery, and new properties. II PRICES :-Cincui f 4s. ;■ Stalls 2b.Gel.; Pit, Is. 19 Seats can now be reserved at Upton s. |i m Carriages may be ordered for 10.45. MB PITT-STJJEST WESL EYAN I METHODIST SUNDAY-SCHOOL j gj ANNIVERSARY. |H SERMONS i On behaZf »f the above will be preached in the jS MORNING AND EVENING, B And an ADDRESS delivered in the AFTERNOON Of ■ SUNDAY, THE ISth APRIL, || ■ By the ■ Mi REV. W. J. WILLIAMS, §■ THE ANNUAL SOIREE Will fee held on WEDNESDAY, THE 21st APRIL. | Tickets, Is Cd. j pHE A P BOOTS! QHEAP BOOTS! j^ SELLING OFF! II TO MAKE BOOM FOB II SHIPMENTS TO ARRIVE. I j T. ELLISON", BOOTMAKER, At the Temporary Premises, Opposite the II NEW MARKET, 11 Queen-street, II Has determined to Sacrifice Mb Lirge Stock of 11 BOOTS, SHOES, &c, II C3TENORMOUS REDUCTIONS!!! |] To make room II Further Shipments. II a V Note the Adbsbss. %• a * ANGLO-NEW ZEALAND | TELEGRAPH AGENCY ■ Has arranged, in connection with McLEAN'S TELEGRAPHIC BUREAU, 39, LOMBARD-STREET, LONDON, Fi, EXCHANGE BUILDINGS, LIVERPOOL, For the transmissios of private telegrams of one word and upward?, between New Zealand and Europe, at ;he following tariff: — Sender's and receiver's names and ad dresses inclusive, if previously registered £1 0 0 Each word in the body of the message .. 010 0 ££•$0 chaTge is made for Registration. 1 Messages can also be transmitted without previous registration, at the following lates, viz :-£l for the first word in the address, and 10s for each word afier. By registering the addresses the cost of transmission 1 is reduced to a minimum, and the necessity of always I incurring the expense of a twenty-work rtetpitch is I avoided, and a large economy is realized. Within I two months after registration here, it will be available I for sending messages. Names may lie registered at the Auckland Agency— ■ HENRY E. WILLIAMS, NO. 2, INSURANCE BOTI/DINGS. s JT 0 T I 0 E. Members of the Auckland Fire Brigade are re quested to meet in the Engine-Bhed, Albert-street, on Saturday night, ab 7.30' sharp, for business which concerns all members. By order. T ODGE WAITEMATA, No. 689, J_ E C—An adjourned emergency meeting of the above Lodge will be held This (Friday) Evening, at the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street at 730 sharp. Visiting Brethren are invited.—By order, Richard B. Vance, Secretary. ; , 7VO~R~N EXOH AN G ;E. TO SHIP OWNERS, SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. The SALE of the Steamer EFFORT and ketch FANNY KELLY Is POSTPONED till MONDAY 3rd May. GEO. W. BINNEY. TO-MORROW. nelson.apple s. nelson butter. at 10 o'clock. b. tones & co. TirriLL sell to-morrow, at 10 o'clock, Nelson Butter—lso cases Prime Picked Nelson Apples, Russetts, Blenheim Oranges, Ribstone .Pippins, Lemon Pippins, ■ . &c, &c. ''■■■.''. ~ MONDAY, APRIL 19, ' NOOK. AT NEW MA R KET. CLEARING OUT SALE AT MR. R. EDWARDS' GENERAL STORE, i rpHE Balance of Stock of General X Groceries, Earthenware, Glassware, Cbina, Toys, Fancy Goods, Pipes. &c. Also. A first-class Sewing Machine, a She Goat, a Child's Double Bedstead, and sundry lots. Also, SO cases superior Apples and Pears. - R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. TO - M OiR ROW. ; 11 O'CLOCK. "* EMPIRE HOTEr, DRAKE-STREET, STOCK! IN TRADE, FURNITURE, &c. ; ' v, R. A X T H XT R, '-•.■'•; ■ HAS been instructed to sell:*J)y auction, at 11 o'clock a.m., at.the Empire Hotel, in consequence of expiration of lease, , THE -WTfOTE OV THF. RTOCK-TN-TRADE,