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COROMANDEL.

{From, our owxl iqndent.) ■*" ~-.-.* '. This day, Union Beach and tf imarck.

More rich stone was obtained last night from the low level in the Union Beach. A .dividend is likely to be paid within a week or Bismarck.—This mine has sent a large quantity of stuff to Bennett's battery for crushing. The crushing at the Union Beach is likely to average four ounces to the ton, n ot taking specimens into account.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thursday.

Fatal xiccident.

Henry Wise, an express driver, was killed -this morning, when going up Canongate street. The wheels locked, causing horse and waggon to fall ten feet in Rattray-street.. Death was instantaneous. Another Breach of Promise Case Against Mr Shand, M P 0. A writ has been served in a breach of promise action, Mi^s Campbell v. Mr Shand, of Taieri, damages £5,000. The case is sup ported by a wedding dress and love letters. What we Exchange For Thames Miners. At a meeting of the Benevolent Institu tion, the President said that pertinacious de mand. 3 were made by Cork workhouse women immigrants; they threw themselves on the institution, being accustomed to receive charity at home..

NAPIER

(IYom our own Correspondent.) This day. Ovjx Scandinavian Immigrants. Thf., Telegraph points out a den, existing here f o f 16 Scandinavians living in a habita tion of one compartment. The occupants co mprise : One married couple, daughter 16 y«ars old, two married women, their husbands away, the rest single men. The habitation is 12 x 12. This is not the only place where Scandinavians live worse than maories.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— This Day.

(Before R..C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.)

Judgments pob Plaintiffs,

Burchardt and Levy t. James Foley : Claim, £17 14s. 6d.; Mr Meyer for plaintiff, and Mr. J. B. Knssell for defendant; £5 at once, and £2 per month.—John Maxwell v. John Smith : Claim, £2 14s. 4d. ; by instal ments of £1 per week; costs, 14s.—Emma Wilson v. C. Sale: Claim, £3 145., promis sory note; costs, 14s.—William Britton v, Patrick Barkin : Claim, 14s. 7d., bread and biscuits ; costs, 14s.—Assignees of D. Ste pheason v. Henry O'Neill: Claim, £11 15s. 2d., goods; costs, £2 153., £3 per month; Mr. irhorne for plaintiff. KDIL CAMPBELL V WYHNE GREY. Claim,, £5 15s. Mr Dtifaur for plaintiff. Th is was a claim for a new suit of clothes, aaid :to be an excellent fit, but for which de fendant: had objected to pay. Mr Campbell having proved his claim, ob taine d [judgment; costs £2 83. KUl]tj CAMPBELL V CHAKLES A. TA.YLOK. CJainri, £5. Mr E'ufaur for plaintiff. Mr Ji 3y for defendant. The defendant in this case was the captain of thai Sir George Grey Cadets, and the claim ■was for a pair o,f trousers for defendant, but SB tba other clothes were for the young soldiers,, Mr Tay lor did not consider himself responsible for tliem. Mr Joy defend ed this case on the grounds of principle. If captains were to be made responsible for th< air soldiers' clothes, then all our gallant volui ateers would soon be scat tered to the winds», and New Zealand would be undefended ; i n fact we should have no soldiers to fight on ir battles. Charles A. Tay. lor deposed that he was captain of cadets c 'hiefiy formed of his own scholars in 1873, ai »d he gave orders for uni forms for two of tl be cadets ; he did not tell Mr Campbell who 1 vas to be responsible ; he himself did not inti snd to be responsible ; he had pressed the part snts of the boys ; he had received all the capitation fees for the cadets and had spent the 1 noney on the corps. He believed Mr Campl bell understood that he (defendant) was not responsible. [The orders were here put in a nd read, signed by the captain.]

To Mr Joy : He hs id some money on hand, which he was willing to pay down, but he was not willing to pa; y the military tailor out of his private purse. To Mr Dufaur : H B did tell the boys to go to Mr Campbell's t .nd get measured. He said to Mr Campbell, " I suppose you can wait for the capitatioi t money," but he made no reply. Neil Campbell, of Queen-street, stated that Captain Taylor cal lied at his shop in 1873, »nd gave orders for 1 the uniforms, and said that the capitation mo ney T ould come from Wellington, and he would see the money paid. He naturally looked to Mr Taylor for money, as he promis ed to see the money paid.

Mr Joy objected to 1 Ma, as Mr Campbell might look to anyone who might be sup posed to have the mean; J of paying. His Wornhip did not agree in "doing" a tailor, who ought to be paid as well as other tradesmen.

Mr Joy contended thi t the actual delivery of the goods to the bene Stted parties had not been proved. The cad its did not come and take the goods away, or if such could be shewn he would argue ihat point no longer. The cadets names were j lot even mentioned. Mr Dnfaur having ad( reased the Court in favour of plaintiff's clair l, His Worship con lidered that plaintiff . bad made out his claim. Judgment for plaintii t with costs £1 9s 6d. NEIL CAMPBELL V. JO US M'CONNELL. Claim, £6 10s 6d. Mr Dufaur for claimar tfc, Mr Eeea for de fendant. This was a similar case to the preceding. Mr MoConnel) gave w rirten orders for seventeen suits of unifoi la for which he promised to be responsible in 1872. Mr Reea said he should ask for strict evi dence in this case, tae ordei ra moreover ought to have been stampt. Mr McConnell had paid £11, [and some odd shillings on account an id promised the balance on receipt of the c apitation money from Wellington. MrCampb ell consequently sent the bill to his ruccessoi ', Captain Ken sington who paid £6. His Worship said this was a \ widely differ ent case from the last; here it vas understood that the balance was to be pak ion receipt of tno capitation fees which never ' came, judge ment must therefore be against plaintiff. J. F. SATXNDERS V. C. A. TAYLOR Claim, £26 9s 3d, uniform. Mr J. B. Russell for plaintiff. -Ihis was a similar claim for uniform, in wmch Mr Joy said he would ci mfess judg ment. His Worship said : Surely Mr'. Taylor must fctow who the parents of the hv ds are who could not object to paying for the clothes. Costa, £4 13s. Mr Russell thought that Mr Saunders ll,*° ba entitled to more than i I >s. Mir PLodge What is Mr Sa nnders—a \T Bman or a merchant ? I JJj jUBaeU :Heis a merchant to ukr, and "Ut# ed«> the highest scale. CL M°, r? ip Ahmght under the circnm » verw, '"uV- 1 tJ? at Mr Ta7lor ha taken to pay theT position 'and he mus feex Pecfc II woS!?8^ 6 -Cd ifc WasaQ honor' tto BeQ ," wv would aspire to in future, and !it was

calculated to give the death blow to tho volunteer system. His Worship recommended Captain Taylor to sue the parents of the cadets.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Thomas Macffarlane Esq. and Dr. Home, Justices.) DRUNK. John Gammon and George Hamill were each fined 5s and costs with the alternative of 24 hours in Mount Eden. SHIRKING. John Fowler, a dirty looking fellow, was brought up charged with neglecting to pay the sum of £5 4s 6rl due for the maintenance of his child in the Industrial Home. The prisoner admitted the debt, but said he was not able to pay the money. The Bench gave him the alternative of paying, or taking a month in Mount Eden. ON THE WROKG TBACK. Hezekiah Digby was charged upon three indictments with stealing one razor, the pro perty of John Hanna, and several other articles including a silver watch 'and chain the property of James Smart on or about the 16th February. Prisoner pleaded guilty to all the charges. Their Worships sentenced the prisoner to three terms of imprisonment two of seven days each, and one of three months. ADJOURNED. Hezekiah Mann was charged with refusing to contribute to the maintenance of his wife. Mr Laishjey appeared for the defendant and asked for an adjournment as he had only re ceived instructions to appear this morning shortly before the court opened. A remand till to-morrow was granted POOR LITTLE JOHNNY. John Harris, a little black-eyed boy of about four, was brought up as a neglected child under the Act. Mr Brobam stated that the little fellow was in a most destitute condition. His father was not in the colony and his mother was in Mount Eden. He had been taken charge of up to the present by a man who had plenty of children of his own who had not treated their little companion kindly. It was a case in which it would be a charity to send the little waif to the Industrial Home for the full term of seven years. Their Wor ships made out the order for the youngster's committal to the Home.

This was all the business,

Successful Landing of the Cable.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

NELSON

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The landing of the cable was successfully com pleted yesterday evening. The Edinburgh anchored lialf-a-mile from the landing place in six fathoms, with water gradually shallowing. A rope was taken from her stern and fastened to a large tree drifted on the beach. A boat with the cable end then started, hauling itself shorewards by the rope. Another followed to assist in bearing the weight of the cable, then another, then another, and so on till ten boats bearing the cable intervened between the ship and shore. A gang of men then laid hold of the cable and dragged it into the test-house fifty yards from the beach. A number of excursionists from Nelson were present, who loudly cheered the completion of -the work. Just as the whole thing was finished, the Tui, with Dr. Lemon and Mr. Shapley aboard, entered the inlet. The steamers were to start at twelve last night, and expected to effect the Junction by two this afternoon. The land line between the landing and Nelson was com pleted yesterday. The steamers will return to Nelson to-night and wait till Tuesday, and then proceed to Wellington.

THE THEATRE TO-NIGHT.-SPECIAL BILL.

We would again remind our readers of the complimentary benefit to Mr E. D. Davies and Miss Davies this evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre. The bills promise an entertainment of rare variety and meritr—ln_ the opening piece, " Naval Engagements," the full strength of the dramatic company will appear. Then follows an intermission of songs, dancing, and gynastics. The whole concluding with the capital farce of the " Widows Victim," in which Mr Collier will give his clever- impersonations of celebrated actors. All that is requisite to complete the success of the affair is a bumper house, which the public will, we are sure, not withold.

Unemployed at the Thames.

The following telegram from the Premier of the Colony has been to-day received by Mr Rowe, and courteously t>laced by that gentle man at our disposal. It is very evident that in relation to the suffering at the Thames the tender mercies of our Government are cruel: — " Wellingeon, Friday. " We have already enabled fifty thousand pounds to be lent to try- the Thames gold fields. No Government in any other of the colonies has done so much. It would be ridiculous to spend money for the mere pur pose of keeping men at the Thames if labour is not required. Plenty of labour is required in other parts of the colony, and if necessary tte Government would aid the unemployed to go to parts where employment offers. Dr Pollen has left for Auckland.

"Julius Vogel."

THE YACHT RACE.

Me Malcolm Niccol to-day publishes his acceptance of the challenge issued by Capt McKenzie. He has obtained the consent of the owners of the yacht Secret, to sail their smart little cutter against the terrible South Sea clipper. As both parties are thoroughly in earnest over the match, we do not anti cipate any difficulty in the arrangement of details. The course most likely to be se lected will be round Flat Rock and back, which will give between 50 and 60 miles of sailing space. It is Hot unlikely that instead of a certain day being named in the agree ment, one of several will be chosen, so as to secure a day With a fair sailing breeze. This commends itself as the wisest plan, as it en sures a good test of the competitors' capa bilities. We venture to say that more public interest will be centred in this event than in any other sailing race which has ever taken place in our waters. The reputation of our local ship-builders is involved in the affair, and we do not doubt that they will come out of the trial with credit, if not with victory. Absolute victory indeed it would be pre sumptuous to prophecy, for the American vessel is by far the more powerful vessel, measuring 45 tons, against the Secret's 28 but for all that there is very general confi dence in the ability of the cutter to hold her own when close-hauled, even if her adver sary's superior length gives her the advan tage when running before the wind in a sea way. We sincerely hope that circumstances will combine to make the trial, in all the various phases of the art of sailing, as com plete as possible, and, say we, may the best boat win. The match is to come off early njxt week.

THE THEATRE.

Miss Jennie Nye was favourably received last even ing by a large and enthusiastic audience of admirers aiid friends. The pieces presented were the popular drama of the "Daughter of the liegiment," and the pretty comedy of " Catching a Governor." MissJtfye took the part of the heroine, wnich she represented particularly well, the ltght graceful form of the devoted daughter being specially suited to Miss Jennie. The several songs sung by the amiable little actress produced quite a pleasant sensation among the audience and were greatly cheered, espe cially the sweet sentimental ttnty, "Dreaming of Thea " ihe lady artists, as well as Messrs. Laurence, Burton, Collier, and others did their best in favour of tueir old companion, and served pleasantly in heir several characters to make an excellent oven tig amujement.

Banquet to Sir Julius Vogel.

[BY TELEGRAPH.

"WELLINGTON.

Thursday,

Sir Julius Vogel was entertained at a banquet to-night. About 350 wera present. The chief pomt in hia speech referred to the abjlition of provinces and the Land Fund. He said:—"Oh looking back upon the debate on the Abolition question, he could only say that he considered it a credit to the coloiiy aud the Legislature. He did nol complain of the stand which had I eea mode. He however, resetted the subsequent act on of the Opposition, which was calculated to defeat its own ends. Thu cry of Separa tion was unwise. The thing was impossible and impracticable, as everyone must be awsre When separation might hava been obtained, he was not opposed to it. He also aaid at that time that the North Maud should have bad a different form of Government. He had maintained that the Imperial Government should be responsible for tho expendi ture upon the native difficulty. Ihe colony had im posed upon it, through that difficulty, five millions of debt. Separation would not now improve their posi tion or claim upon the Imperial Grovernme^. He held stronmy that, sooner or later, the Imcena Government would have to consider what was due to the colony, on accnunt of th* expenditure on the native ditliculty. When he went home, ne urged the claim of the colony on that account to h»ve the fouv million loan guaranteed, and indeed for some days he had a hore that he would get his idea carried ouv but he found out that he could not do it He was confi dent, however, that sooner or later th* colony would hive its claims to investigation recogni3*d It was altogether too la»e to raise the question of Hepsrntion now, "We had entered into a partnership; the Middle Island hid agreed to this partnership, and looked forward to be relieved in the end by the Nortti Island. The North Island al-o benefitted by the partnership. In (tago the cry nowraised for Separation was short sighted—indeed, Otago's position, relatively to the col ny with which it is now brought into thorough conomunicHtioni is much more important to ie than any local interests could be if Ot'go was a small oiony in itself. Otag.- h»d now obtained such a posi tion that; any change which affected the colony w»s of more importance to it than narrow local interests The cry abut upsetting the compact of 1856 \vhs merely another attempt to create dissenfion, The Middle Island had agreed with the colony to become liable for the ■ ost of maltirg ro»ds in the North, at a very large expenditure, thruUf>h these islands, and at the expense of the colony agreed to purchase land at an expediting of £750,0(0. If it was even desirable to iucreftte that amount, no objection would be raised. In reality the compact of ISSG had been superseded to that extent that the Middle Island says —" We are now willing to see the colony acquire for the Norih Island tho best estate procurable. _ He would ai am s-y that the cliaDge was not an unmixed good. Although the General Government had been accustomed to do provincial work, yet Abolition meant a great waste to their institutions. He could not forget, however that the floating debts of the provinces were very lieivy, and would larguly affect the finances of tre colony Ho Tegretted that party feeling survived the determination to abolish the provinces. There never was a time which more re quired the able men of all sides to aid in determining lhe various points which would a<ise in providing a substitute for Provincial Government. The work could not be done at once: it n ust proceed tenta tively. He, for one did not disguisfa tue many mtti culties that might arise before tuey h- d thorcuehly provider! substitutes lor all 1h? machinery winch Pro vincial Governments supplit d. Their principal wanta they would, no dout t, be able to de.il widi, but is was impossible to provide a large system withuut contin gencies arising that had not been fortseen. Another important question was the land administration lhe General Government whs net all unmindful of the great responsibilities thrown upon them in dealing with the administration of land, which was aquestien qu.te apart from, and of far more importance than the discutsion about the land revenue. He hoped moderate men would yet see their way to foiego personal fei-lings, and aid in the w.>rk. For hn part he should endeavour to do all he could to help to allay those differences that pr< c»edcd more from per sonal dissension than differences of opiuion. ah important movement of the age was the establifli ment of municipal governments, which tended to mttka the cities cf J*ew Zealand take the place of the old free towns of Europe. Their functions as to the supply of gas, water, drainage, public libraries, etc., were verj proper and desirable, but ho did not con dder harbours should be left to municipalities to rleal with, He whs rather ot opinion that Wellington harbour should be looked upon us a harbour belong ing to the whole island. It was not surpassed by ;iny harbour in the colony, and was only equalled by the harbour of Waitemata. In r.speet to ih» anticipa tion of difficulties, there might be period" of depres sion and persons who might have yielded to induce ments in overtrading might succumb. Their energies had beer, expended worthily in developing the coun t.y, and he had no doubt it could only tiiOVr tempo rarily. The great works that had been established must enable the coloDy to progress.'1 *

The Epsom Murder.

The slumbering excitement about the Epsom murder has been revived to-day by a rumour, better founded than most of those which have daily reached us, and to which we have paid little heed, that the murderer Wynyard has been seen. It appears that Pilot James was over at Rangitoto this morning, and heard from a man named Jackson, who lives on the island, that he had seen Wynyard the day -befbxe reach the island from the Orakei side in a dingy or punt. He was positive it was Wynyard and no one else, and added that he knew the murderer by sight well. Captain James on arriving in town during the forenoon immediately reported what he had heard to the police, and sufficient importance was attached to the communication to cause in structions to be issued at once for the Water Police and Detective Jeffries to set off for the island, which they did abont noon. The idea of Wynyard taking refuge on Rangitoto is not so wildly improbable as might be supposed. It is not unlikely that he may be attempting to get away in some vessel, a mode of flight which his experience of a sailor's life would suggest to him. If he is on Rangitoto still it is impossible that he can subsist there very long, as there is no water except in the place where Jackson lives, and no edible vegetation. We shall probably hear to-morrow whether there is truth in the story or not.

FURTHER PARTICULARS.

Mr Yates, the master of a small cutter trading on the coast, has reported to the police that he saw the man Jackson and his wife at Rangitoto yesterday, and Jackson told him that early in the morning they saw a small boat creeping along the shore close to their whare. He pnt off in his boat to the stranger, whose occupant was concealing him self as much as possible. When he reached the boat he found it to be a small black punt, and in it a Maori, whom he recognised at once as the murderer Wynyard. He is certain of the man, whom he knew by sight well, Jackson asked him what he wanted there, and speaking very good English, the native replied he was going to Motutapu to get four sheep. He told him. that was not the way to get to Motutapu, and asked him why he came that side of the island ? The Maori did not reply, and his questioner then left him. Why Jackson did not come up to town at once is not very clear. He says his wife was too ill to leave.

The Late Fire.

An enquiry into the cause and circumstances of the late fire in Vulcan Lane was instituted this afternoon in the large room of the Insur ance Buildings before T. M. Philson, Esq.. M.D., coroner, and a jury of fifteen, Mr Thomas Peacock, foreman. Mr Sub-Inspector Pardy conducted on the part of the police. Mr Buchanan and Mr Jones appeared watch the enquiry on the part of their respective In surance offices.

The jnry having viewed the scene of the fire, the several witnesses were examined. William Henry Skinner was sworn, and deposed that he was a carpenter and builder of Vulcan-lane. His shop was formed of gal vanised iron and a wooden frame ; there was a large quantity of wood and shavings in the shop on the night of the fire; four or five men had been working there during the lOih and he left at a quarter to five o'clock ; did not close the premises, but left them in charge of three men and a boy; in the back yard there had been a fire during the fore-noon of the day, but he did not see it himself, he was in the yard about three o'clock and there was no trace of fire then; there were no shavings, only timber in the yard; his shop was next to the smithy of Mr. MacMillan; had a separate wall of corrugated iron four or five inches from Mr. MacMillan's wall; he was not aware of any hole in the wall between the two shops until his attention was drawn to it subsequent to the fire ; he also noticed an accumulation of ashes at the spot; he thought it was possible that the hot ashes might have found their way under the joists and caused the fire; had he known of the hole he should certainly have stopped it; he was no t insured, and calculated "1S

losses at £200 as far as he at present could e s i m ate. To the foreman : If the fire did not origi nate at the place referred to, he should say the place was wilfully set on fire, was not in the habit of keeping matches in the shop, he did not allow smoking on the premises. "^Z. Richard F. George, apprentice to Mr Skin ner, deposed that he lived at Parnell, and that he was working in Mr Skinner's shop all day on the 10th inst. j he lit a fire in the yard at eleven in the morning to heat some glue, it was alight nearly half-an-hour ', he put it out with water, he closed the shop at five p.m., and left the key with Mr Campbell, the bootmaker. He heard that one of the •workmen, Fry, went back for something and again opened the shop. He was certain the place was safe when he left it. No one had been smoking during the day. Maria Harris deposed that she was the wife of Thomas Harris tobacconist of Queen street. On the on the evening of Thursday nighb she had occasion to go past Vulcan Lane at ten o'clock. She walked in great haste, and when at Mr Skinner's she saw a bright light. She heard something, as she thought, moving within. The light was within. She saw the figure of a man by MacMillan's window, with his hands folded, and a straw hat slounhed partly over his face. He appeared to be hiding himself. Spoke to him, and said she believed Mr Skinner's workshop was oil fire. He was silent for some time, and then said there was no fire; again he said yes, there is a fire. She then gave the alarm. She could not describe the man's features, but he had on a light coat and trousers. He appeared sober. Should not recognise him again. The fire was in the back part of the shop, close to Mr Hampton's yard. It did not strike her until she had got away that the man she had seen might have set the place on fire. JHe afterwards went down Vulcan Lane and shouted fire. He was dressed like a car penter. Thomas Fryer deposed that he was a rough carj enter, residing in Chapel-street. He was working for Mr. Skinner on the day. of the fire ■ he left the shop at 4 p.m. and returned to the shop at 6.30; it was then closed and locked ; got the key frow Mr. Campbell ; he went in for his coat and vest, which he had left behind him. He was only one or two minutes in the shop, just time enough to get his things ; there was no sign of fire. Duncan Campbell, bootmaker, left his shop on the night of the fire a little before nine o'clock. He lost his tools and boots by that fire, about £60 in value. He could not tell how the fire originated ; Macmillan left at 5 o'clock, and witness was the last person about. Mr Planner, on being re-called, stated that he had discharged two men on that day, but there was no ill-feeling between him and them. They had completed tbeir job. The jury returned a verdict, " That having heaid the evidence as to the origin of the fire in Vulcan Lane, are unable to state with certainty how it origiuated, but strong sus picions are entertained that it was the work of an unknown incendiary."

HIS EXCELLENCY'S RECEPTION.

(To the Editor of the EVENING STAR.) Sir, —I trust you will correct a statement that appeared in your yesterday's issue as to the three cheers given by the navvies employed by Mr. Dempsey at Britomart Hill. The number of us (about 6o) arranged among ourselves to take part in the reception, and our intentions were to give three hearty cheers for the Go vernor, three for Mis Honor Sir George Grey (which was mistaken for Lady Normanby), and after that thousands of groans for Soapy Dan Pollen and half-a-crown a-day, who, to our very great regret, did not pass to receive such. We do hope, sir, that your able pen will come to our aid by staling that there was no desire (nor would we wish) to leave any false impres sion on the mind of His Grace the Marquis or his lady.—l am, sir, Pick and Shovel.

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WANTED, a Boy to make himsel: useful.—Apply before 10 a.m. to Mr F. L Prime, Anglesea-Btreet. \k. ' ANTED to Let, comfortable fur » * nished Rooms in <a private family in Pnrnell Board optional; no other boarders.—For address apply LWP, at this offlcw. WAMTKD, an active Housemaid must have good references.— Apply Alber Hotel, Queun-Bircet WANTED to Kent-,, a small House or part of a Ho\ibp, in a good locality, withii ten minutes walk of Poßt-ooioe.—Apply Box 2 G P.O WANTED, by a respectable younf Man, with .good reference, a situation in : town or country Btor 4 e; has~a thorough knowledge o the grocery business.—Further particulars, adcireis SM, at this office. ' WANTED, Tenders for Erecting! 6 feet Paling liVnce.—Apply G. Holdship. ANTfcD Known, that from m; long experience in the sale and repairs c Sewing Machines, I am enabled w>th confid. nee t state that the Howe Shuttle Machine iB withou exception the beet one made It is ueiter in principle better made, han a larger shuttle, use a smaller needl for the pame siz* thread, makes a better stitch, i simple and less liable to get out of order than an other I have just received the first consignment p^ ».». Hero. Weekly or monthly payments.—6BU W HE-LtyP, Engineer, Agent, The Fitting Shop, Shori land-street. WANTED, a smart Lad, one accus tonied to the Grocery preferred. -Apply t D. .Robertson, Family Grocer, Upper Sm onds-stree ANTED NOTICED.—The hand some and costly new meeting-house of th Congregational Independent Church, Bt resfurd an Pitt-streets, South-west, will be opened next SUiS DAY MORNING, February 20th. Warlow Daviei M.A., Pastor.' "It is none other but the Houße ( God."- Gen. 28. WANTED, a thoroughly we] qualified Grocer's Assistant for a counti atore ; one having local references preferred.— Appl immediately to Mr Bullock, at Owen and Graham' Queen-Btreet Wharf. ANTED, a Servant Girl ; refei ence required. — Apply to Mrs Haydei Wakefieid-Btreet. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazine to know that they can have the numbe: Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Musio ar other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LBYi Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacture next door to the Evehing Stab Office, Wyndhan street. ANTED K&OWS, that 1 Goldie Is prepared to supply1' all kinds < Timber and other Building materials, Includii Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Hou Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro: Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, *c.,&0., at t) lowest market priYard , Custom-houss street. ANTED. 600 tone of Ul Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lea Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Hop and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, t» at BATTYE & CO.'S London Marine StoK Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.— Mass, Manager mHE UNDEESIGNED HAVE ON SAL X AND TO ARRIVE : Gourock Canvas, Al Extra Baxter Bro.'s Royal r»avy Canvas Christie's Double Crown Canvas Christie's Royal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal f^avy Red Stripe Gordon's Imperial Blue Stripe Leith Companies' Canvas Wilson and Cucvdngham's Canvas Also, 60 cases Muntz Metal Greases Copper Sheathing And a large stock of Anchors and Chains ai General Ship Chandler 7. D. H. IvIoKENZIE. n° kland November 5' 1875. ■_ ' mHORNTON", SMITH & EIRTH J. . L PRICES CUltßifir-T (Wholesalb):— Sacks. lOOlbs. 501bs "Crown Brand" Flour, £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. per ton 14 0 0 14 10 0 14 17 T. 8. F. Canterbury Flou;, do 12 0 0 12 10 0 12 17 Sharpß.do 6 17 6 .. Bran, do 6 5 0 .. Fowl Wheat, per bUßhel, 4s 3d to 4s 6d. The above prices include Backs and bags. Sat and bags not returnable.—Terms Cash. Auckland. February 7,1875.



WANTED, a Serv ant Girto assist inliomewrk.-Applyntthi i office I^__ ; fLLMr Badger, who arrived per ' City of San Francisco,' ____? call and Bee Mr. Matthews, at Post-office. Aucklaud. ANTED, a Partner to join the advertiser in a lucrative business. The ; above is a good chance for a smart active working , man with a capital of about, £150.—For lurther par- , ticulars apply to Stewart and Appleby, Shortland- . .street, Auckland. ' | WANTED to Let, a four-roomed Cottage, good well, garden, ho.— James Raid, Eden TPrracea ANTED, Bricklayers to Luild I two Chimneys ; labour only ; all material on the grouund.—Apply C. Brookes, Blue Boot, Quern-street . WANTED, a respectable Girl about : 14 to IC—Apply to Mrs Offer, Bristol House, ' Queen-street. ANTED, a respeatable General Servant; no washing,--Apply at Alexandra Hotel, Chapel-street. __~ W~ANTE D, Pick and ►Shovel Men accustomed to the use of Powder. —Apply Freeman's Bay Reclamation Works. ANTED, a stout Lad as an Apprentice to the Carpenter Trade.—Apply to John McColl, Buildor, Newmarket ANTED, a respectable Housemaid for Waiwera, Hot Springs.—Apply to Kobt Grab am, High-htreet. ANTED, Tenders for the erection of a Cottage —For address, apply at this office. AM TED to be Known, Mr. Tum or, Hydro; atbist (late Ship Surgeon), is not practicing as a Medical Doctor, but that the theory of his practice is pure air, dirt, exercise, dry heated air, nntl applications of hot and cold water. Consultations free, at the Turkish Baths. WILLI AM^MBATYA KD. — The perßon lately arrivd from England, who was enquiring for the above-named, may tind him at his residence. Bombay Settlement, Great South Road. ANTED to Let, for a few months or less, to a respectable tenant, a neat Cottage at Remuera, on the main road, containing 4 jjood rooms, besides kitchen, pantry, and scullery, with water laid on; also, a small orchard in full bearing; can be let partly furnished if required.— Apply at once Box 100, G. IJ.1 J. 0. AW TED to Eent, by the week or month, a 5 or 6-roomed House by the sea side, where a boat could be kept with outhouse and paddock for horse and trap; must be -within three or four mi lea of Auckland.—Apply Box 100. G.P.O. ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at (lie Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road ANTED, one or two Men accus tomed to Brickmaking.- Apply to Sloane and Murray, Arch Hill. W~~AIS_TTED to LET, the Villa Residence in Wellington-street, containing soven rooms, l_ta in the occupation of Mr G Cruick sha_k. Tho grounds are _i- ely laid out, and planted with fruit and ornameutal trees ; there is also a large paddock. The house commands a fine view of the Flagstaff and Harbour —Apply to Mr Wm. Aitkcn, or Mr F L. Prime, Insurance Buildings. ■ ANTED Everybody to Know, that in consequence of the extreme lateness of the seanon, 1 am determined to clear the whole of my remaining Summer Stock, and have re-marked everything at tempticg prices. Ladies should call early and see the immense Stock of Costumes, Ruffles, Muslin Goods, etc., etc. Some of the Goods ticketed in the window, as it would be useleßS attempting to advertise the one thousand and one bargains to be obtained.—E. T. Herbert, Draper, &c., &0., opposite City Market, Queea-Btreet. I close at 0 o'clock. Make your purchases before that time, and encourage tho Marly Closing. WANTED KNOWN, Cheap Drapery at D. McPhcrson, Karangahape Road.'Newton. An immense variety Prints, i» us lins. Hollands, and Drees Goods, &c , Ribbons. Lace, Collar^ Ties, Millinery, and Hosiery at feelling-off Prices. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, _c, at the lowest possible priceß, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch WaTtTd known, that J.MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Nowton Road. W" A NT E D, * ' Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to nspect my 50s. Saddle, and Cs. 6d. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods propoi tionately cheap, Save the importer's profit, by buying- direct from W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street. WANTED, 10,000 People to attend at the Clearing-out Pale of Boots, which will be given at pric -r to suit the depressed state of the times—Garrc-tt Bros., Dublin Boot Factory. Wake field street, Auckland; and Devon-strett, [New Ply mouth ANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Brass Castings can be had with dispatch, and at ast nishing low prices:—Ship Dumps, Is $ Iti; Rudder B.rids. Dove-tail Plates, Geneial Brass Work, Is fid $ It); Iron Castings, Weights, 15s f$ cwt; Fire Bars 16s ty ewe; Sbip Castings of every description, AVindJass Gear and Patent Winches (double aud single purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes, Grates, Stove Metals, all proportiona tely cheap at J, KKLLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and Brass. ANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwinger, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's aud Boys' Suits maQo to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice. ' pttINCE OF WALES THEATRE. TEIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, ! GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT, Tendered by all the Artistes at present '■ residing in Auckland, to ( _____ JD>. DAVIES , AND HIS DATTGHTEB, ; MISS EVA DAVIES! MONSTER PROGRAMME:— ' NAVAL ENGAGEMENTS! By the Dramatic Company. 5 Oho : Song and Dance, by Alex. OBbien. 1 Aeropaetetitism, by the BROTHERS DU VILLE, 1 Grand Double Song and Dance, by Messrs. O'Hare and Forbes, and a host of Volunteers. f To conclude with, the Faroe of WIDOW'S VICTIM. X In which Mr Or. W Collier will (jive his wonderful a impersonations of Celebrated Actors. a Box plan at Upton's. . pRTNCB OF WALES THEATRE, TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), [. B ■■■-■: - = __" w «4 — "" Joint Benefit of > '■ fi 5 ;; burton ;;■ p g fc fe» AND g < f " sweeney;; f ■" VOUSG MEN'S CHRISTIAN X ASSOCIATION, AND TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY LECTORE, Ik Aid of the Above Societies, by SIR GEO. GREY, X.C.8., d IN TBE CHORAL HALL, ; TO-NIGHT!__TONIGHT Z, Subject—" The Australian Colonies and New b Zualand." Tickets, 2s and Is, at all the Booksellers. M« TT P THE RHINE, 6 • . THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, February 18, ' At Pitx-stkket Sohool-boom, to At 7.30 o'clock. Arim'sfiinn—Aflnl+s 1«: fWH™. M. ,



A RESPECTABLE young Woman ' XJL can be accommodated with, private Board and ? Residence on reasonable terms, in a central part of A the town, easy distance to business, by applying to - AB, Stab office. "| A YOUNG Man, anew arrival from j* /"\ ho"-c, who has been for the last two and a half - ten* in a hir^e 1 ouse, would bo glad to five for aT.o-J-I consideration. _ddres, J 3.H., office of this paver _^ o pARHIEK PJGEONB fc>r Sale.— £ \J Apply at the Star office, _ OK H SHOKE^-To Let, a fur- J nished Villa Residence, and a four-rootrsd o Cottage; also Furnished Apartments.—Apply K. _~ ~ ruder. Hcise Agent. — HMO LET, on Lease, those command- - X ing premises in Shortland and Fort-streets, JJ known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the occupation of Messrs. Me Arthur, Shera and Co. Possession can be given on the Ist July next. W. J. OaWKWELL, I Vulcan Lane. O LET, the Shop occupied by Mr. T Bamett, Pitkßutche pposite the Thistle Hotel.—Apply to _. Barnett, rk Butcher, next j City HalL - T7UBNISHED Apartments or Board - _C and Lodging ; comfortable home at moderate J rates.—Apply next Mr Wright's, C Hill, half \ way up left-hand Bide. m h.ROOMED HOUSE. To LET or for SALE, on easy terms, a 7-roomed House, FREEHOLD, shunted in Collmgwood-sireet, close to the Ponßonby Road, with a fine view of the • H?rbour and City. The ground is 60 x 100 feet and planted with fruit and otht-r trees. There is Out house, Well, Pump, and Tank. To a Purchaser hal cash can remain at current interest, or may be paid off weekly on the Land Society principle. Apply for particulars to pQBLISBER) St ■b. office. \ m I M B E^ R. j _he Uni n Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay, are telling their large and varied Stock of Timber, Sashes, Poors, and Mouldings, at very low rates. Sawdost given away in large quantities. Bring your own bags. O B~U I L D E R S. Tenders for New Manse at the Whau must be left at the Store of the Undersigned on or befoie Saturday, February 19, at 12 noon. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. JOHN BUCHANAN". rp E N D E R S. Tenders are invited for the Purchase of the P.s. ENTERPRISE No. 1, as she now lies at the .N orth Shore. Tenders to be lodged with the undersigned on or before MONDAY, the 2lst instant. The highest or aiy tender not necessarily accepted. H. W. HEATH, Bank Buildings. Auckland, February 9,1870. moBUIL D E R S. Tenderß required for the Erection of a small Villa close to All faints' Church Plans, &c, to be seen up to Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock. W. F. HAMMOND, Architect, Shortland-street. AN ADDRESS on TEMPERANCE Will be delivered by the hon. s. r>. Hastings, p.r.w.g.t., At the Lome-street Hall, on SUNDAY EVENING SEXT, 201h instant, at 630 npo DRIVERS AND OWNEBS. Town Clerk's Office, February 17, 187G No Unlicensed Vehicle will be allowed to be sub stituted for a licensed one during i epairs without a permit first obtained irom the Inspector of Carriages Drivers and owners will subject themselves to a penalty of Five Pounds for pl> ing without a license, unless such permit be first obtained. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. EOYAL ALBERT LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 2. The usual Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held on MONDAY Evening next, the 21st instant (instead of Friday evening next), at the Young Men's Booms, at 8 o'clock sharp. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. X\EVONPORT HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders are required for Excavating and Carting about 1500 cubic yards of Earth and tttones, accord ing to specifications, which may be seen at the Post office, Devonport, where Tenders may be lett to Saturday, 19th instant, »t 4 p m. OLIVER MAYS. Chairman. HPHE LODGER'S FRANCHISE. Forms for Registering applications may bB obtained at the Stab Office. T~O LET, a 1_ rase and Shop in Grey street, five doors below Grown Hotel; rent low. Apply to Mr Hannken, on the premises. i?j~RE WARLWLost,"arPurse con- O-fJ. taining five £1 notes and one sovereign.— Whoever returns the same to the Queensferry Hotel, Vulcan Lane, will receive the above reward. NOTICE. —All persons favourably disposed to the practice of Hydropathy are courteously invited to attend a meeting at Mr. Sykes's Turkish Baths, Upper Queen-street, at seven p.m. THIS DAY (Friday), when Mr. E. Turner, Hydro pa hist, will address the meeting on the principles and practice of Hydropathy. QPENING OEKYICES OF THE NEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, BERESFOKD -STREET. Sunday, February 20th :— Morning Service—Conducted by Ray. Waelow Da vies, M.A. Evening Service—Conducted by Ebv. Alexander Reid. Sunday, February 27th :- Morning Servioe—Conducted by Rev. De. WaL-IS. Evening Service—Conducted by Rev. R. LaisiUjky. Thursday Evening, March 2nd :— CONVERSAZIONE. Sunday, March sth :— Morning Service—Conducted" by Rev. R. P. Mao nioool. At the olose the Lord's Suppei will be administered. Evening—" A Service of Praise," with address bj Rev. W. Tinslex. SUNDAY SERVICES to commence at 11 a.m., am \ 6.50 p.m. The Offerings in aid of the Building Fund of tht New Churoh. AT THE *C H O WaiTkTITl ON TUESDAY, the 22na instant, KING ARTHUR; OR, THE KNIGHTS AND DAYS O? THE ROTJNI TABLE: A OHBISTMAS EXTBAVA3ANZA. Words by Shakespeare; Music by Garibaldi; wit] Netv Scenery by Michael Angelo. Proceeds to complete the interior of the Hall. Price, 2s; reserved seats, 3s; to be had, with word of Music, at Messrs, Upton and Go's. TTNITKD NEW ZEALAiNI U MEN-SERVANTS' ASSOCIATION. General Meeting THIS EVENIVG, 8.16, at Britis Hotel Business: Election of Treasurer. COtiTrT KKTNTOSH,



3Onn A CEOf NS were i)^,UUU offered by Philip H to any issasßiu who would Murder the Prince of Orange „ -Mr. Ewington's Lecture next Tuesday^od.^ f OST, a small Bosella Parrot.—The i-J finder will be rewarded on bringing it to Dr., 'urcbas, Karangauape Koad, Howe-street. _ LOST, & small Cream-coloured Bitch, with Jon^ pars and c aws; answers to the name f "Venus," belonging to the ship Carnatio.-j-ABy p.rson bringing the said bitch on board, will co andsomely rewarded. DAID, by mistake, about the 4th ST instant, a Twenty Pound Note for one. £2 owaffi to aiisone giving information.— Apiuy at tins ffice. [ _____ FOUND, trespassing in my garden, , Pongotiby, a PIG -Owner can haw it on pay :ig damage and e;ipmsa£t_KO, at this otneo. FOUND, in Queen-street, a small Pistol —The owner can have the fame by ■roving ownership, at this office, and paying advei isernent TPIIE Person w.ho was seen to pick JL tip a small Pistol near Waitemata H< te.i, on Wednesday evening, will obligo by leaving it with.a, renkins, jun, fro 1, Fort-street OST,- on Sunday last, between the Junction Hotel, and Otahulm. a Blue Shawl and srown Umbrella —Any person returning the same to his office will bo rewarded. AUCKLAND HAEBOU-E BOARD. Tender for Scoria Embankment*. Harbour Board Office. Auckland, February 10,1576. Tenders will be received at this oilicc until TUES DAY the22_dinst, atnooi),.fonhe Construction of a Scoria Embankment in Mechanics' Bay, in terms of alans and specifications to be seen at the Engineer's Dfflce. Tenders to be endowed, " Tender for Scoria Embankment." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, WILLIAM C. PALDY/, Chairman. NEW "ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MAEINB. Capital, pai d np and invested _2-0,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID GEO. P. PIERCE. Manager THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24. VALUABLE RESIDENCE AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, WELLESLEY-RTREET. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. M. JONES &CO. HAVE been favoured with instruc tions from Mr. Geo. Quick to sell by auction, ■ on the premises, on Thursday next, 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, HIS NEW AND HANDSOME EESIDENCE, on! Freehold Allotment, fronting Wellesley-street (west side, of Hobson-street). The House contains 7 Large Rooms, besides Kitchen, Servant's Bed-room, Bath-room, Pantry &c, and is finished throughout in a very superior style, with every accommodation. Begister Grates, Leamington Range, Copper Boiler, and Watt-r and Gas laid on. The Allotment is tastefully laid out with Fruit Garden, large back Garden ana Yard, and necessary Out buildings. The HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE is very hand some, and in good condition, consisting of Drawing-rocm Suite in walnut and maroon rep, Rosewood Pianoforte, Centre Table, Pier Glass, Cbemonier plate glass front, Brussels Carpets, Ornamints, &c,, Bedroom Suite (marble and mahoeany), Wardrobe, Toilet Services, Tubular Iron and Brass Bedstead, with Patent Spring Math-asses; Chairs, Carpets, and Dining Table, Side Board, Chairs, and Couch, Essy Chairs. Booking .Chairs, Paintings. &c., Cut Glassware, lea, Breakfast, and Dinner Services, Cutlery, I'laiedware, &c. Catalogues to be had from Auctioneers. House and Furniture on view on and afteif Tuesday next. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21. SYMONDS - STREET, BY WINDMILL, SUPERIOR FAMILY RESIDENCE. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with, instruc* tions from Mr C. F, Partington, to sell by auction, at his Mart, Queen-stveet, on Monday next, 21st insta_t, at 12 o'clock noon, His Family Residence, together with the large Freehold Allotment on which it is erected, having a frontage to Symonds-street of fifty-five feet, by a depth of one hundred and Iwenty feet, which haß a frontage to a private road. Tue House is roomy and convenient. The position of this Property healthy and eommandiug, and so convenient to the business part of the City, makes it a most desirable place for business men. MONDAY, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. A CONVENIENT RESIDENCE, \_ pleasantly situated in City Road, near to Symonds-street, containing 6 Rooms and a Kitchen, in which is a good Leamington Range, Pantry, Wash- \ house, Coal and Wood-house detached. There is a never-failing supply of good water. The ground is well drained, nicely laid out and planted with shrubs and fruit trees. The position of this superior Property is one of Ihe best In the city, so near to the busmen part, yet bo retired and quiet, commanding an extensive and u_r tinerrupted view, which makes it a most desirable place of residence. A first-class investment. A rare opportunity for procuring a House in the City so well situated. Terms easy. ft. A R T H T7 R, Auctioneer. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTIES, COKNEE, OF GREY AND PITT-STREETS. ALLOTMENTS, SOUTH NEWTON. THE subscribers have received in structions to Bell, by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 28 th instant, at 12 o'clock, That Valuable Block of FREEHOLD CITY PRO PERTY, situated at the corner of Grey and Pitt streets (opposite Mr Stretton's), subdivided into six allotments, viz; :— Lot 1—54 feet 6 inches frontage to Grey-etreet; has a four-roomed Cottage thereon, now let at 8s per week Lot 2—35 feet 6 inches frontage to Grey-street; has erected on it a very comfortable six roomed Cottage, let at 15s per wee- Lots 3, 4, and 5, have each 38 feet frontage to Grey-street, and command excellent views of the harbour Lot 6, fronts Pitt-street, and has a four-roomed Cottage and workshops erected thereon, now; rentea at 10s per week. SOUTH NEWTON (adjoining the residence of Mr Errington, C.E.)— Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5, 40 feet each to Great North Road Lot 12 and 13, 33 feet each to Stanley-street Lots 304 to 111, frontin',' Keppel and Niger-sheets Lots 116 to 124, fronting Codrington and Niger streets. •'""" SPRI>'GBANK, Ponsonby-Lots 140 40' feet frontage to Richmond Road. s{, SAMUEL rorsTTVATJE & SON,