TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Unemployed at the Thames

A telegram has been received by Brogden's agent here to cay that the Government are arranging to send a steamer at once to. take away our unemployed. Nearly 200 have put their name 3 down as willing and anxious to go to Wellington and Mastertoa railway under Oakes, the contractor. The first meetings under the Debtors and Creditors Act, in the estates of John Bridges, draper, and Sylvester Percy, publican, lapsed for want of a quorum, and waa adjourned until Monday.

The Advance, Tararu, from 12 tons got lOozs lldwts gold.

Little Agnes, Tararu, partial retorting lOSozs lOdwts rich gold, and Slozs. sdwts poor gold. Tho Moanatairi fortnight's crashing cave 222>,0zs gold. ss

Alburnia tribute, No, 3—if, tons gave SOozs.

TAURANGA.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] Friday. Some of the troublesome Arawas are shewing opposition to the making of Govern ment roads. The Ngatirangiwewehi branch of the Arawa tribe claim the land on tho South side of the Mangorewa bridge road, midway in tho dense bush leading to Roto orua. The Government for some time have been employing the native contigent in re pairing this deplorable road. On Tuesday morning the party went out to commence work, when they found all their tools taken away. A searching inquiry wag instituted, but not a sign could be found until yesterday, when they were found planted in the d ense forest.

Wi Maihi Eangikaheke is in trouble at Eotorua. Fe was charged wifch stealing a storekeeper's purse and six sovereigns yes before Mr Hamlin, at Ohinemutu, The result ia not known.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Lieut-Colonel Faddy Dead- Lieut.-Colonel Faddy, whose career: in India was published recently in the Auck land Star, was buried to-day with military honors. A subscription is being raised to sond his two lads home. He died penniless. The s.s. Graua,(la leaves for Auckland at 2 p.m. to-day.

The Poverty Bay crew for our regatta on the 17th arrived to-day.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Ladybird arrived this afternoon with the respresentatives from the rifle firing. As she passed Moeraki she went through Etn immense school of sharks, several of which were shot by the riflemen.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Yesterday. The mail taken by the Granada was as follows :—For EDglaud : 4595 letters, 2740 newspapers, 125 book packets. For America : 268 letters, 203 newspapers, and 22 book packets. The Board of Trade have cancelled the mate's certificata of Edward Oouves, late secondaofficer of the City of Auckland, who was convicted at Auckland of broaching cargo, and sentenced to six months' imprison ment. This day. The Town Council of Eiverton are about to memorialise the Minister of Public Works praying for the intervention of the Colonial Government respecting the abuses connected with the construction of public works in the Southland district by the Provincial Government of Otago. The contractor for the Thorndon reclama tion having got into difficulties with his sureties; the latter, yesterday drew from Provincial chest about £900 dne to contrac tors as progress money, and immediately paid off all the workmen and discharged them, stating they would not be sureties any longer.

PORT CHALMERS.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day."" The whaler Splendid sailed last night, and fell in with whales. One was killed, and 100 barrels oil taken.

Wretched Suicide at the Bay of Islands.—lnquest.

An inquest was held on Monday, the 6th inst, at the Mitniwhangata cattle statiob, Mangaruru, on the body of a man named James Golway, who committed suicide by cutting his throat on the night of Thursday, the 2nd inst. There being but few Euro peans living in the district, the jury were composed principally of Maories. E. M. Williams, Esq , sat as coroner. John Brown deposed to living at Mimi whangata ; had seen deceased every day for a week previous to the 2nd inst; he had complained of severe illness from stoppage ; had made arrangements to take deceased off in a boat the next day to meet the s.s. lona on her way to Auckland, so that he could go to the hospital. ,At daylight on the mornirig of Friday, the 3rd, went to see deceased ; called to him but received no answer ; looked in the hut, saw he was dead in his bed, and a quantity of blood about; did not touch him; the manager of the station being absent, witness went to the Mimiha store to inform Mr Baker, but he also was absent.; went then and told the Maoris, and returned with ene ; again went into the hut, and saw that deceased had cut his throat, his hand still holding the razor ; knew the razor ;had often seen deceased shaving himself with it; deceased had not been drinking. James Hamlyn Greenway deposed to having been at Mangaruru on Friday, the 3rd inst; heard from the Maories that the old man Jim had .cut his throat at Mimiwhangata, they having been told so by last witness to satisfy himself of the truth immediately rode there and saw the last witness who conducted him to the hut of deceased ; entered and saw him in position described by last witness. Next day returned to Russell and informed the police; then went to acquaint the coroner. . Recognised deceased who had formerly been in his employ on the station. His name was James Golway, formerly a private in 8.M.. 58th Regt. Ho was about 60 years of age, and was from the North of Ireland. Formerly he had been much given to heayy drinking bouts, but believed for the last year he had been sober. Knew him to suffer from stricture. Had repeatedly got medicine from Dr. Ford at Russell for him. Had tried to persuade deceased to go to the Auckland Hospital without success. For tse last year or more he had lived In a small hut-on the station, and supported himself by cultivating a garden, and doing odd jobs when well enough. Had heard from the manager of the station that his health had latterly been much better. Phillip Baker deposed to being a store keeper at the Mimiha. On the 26bh Febr uary last deceased was working for witness^ when he complained of illness; he then went home, to Mimiwhangata till he was better. Sent .deceased such medicine na he had by witness John Brown several times ; knew deceased was formerly much given to drink, but latterly Jbad been quite sober. Deceased had 'told, witness ho thought he was going to have a severe attack of his com plaint, and would rather be out of the world *»jV'n it.' r , , --a ; ..■.■/, .. W^T'^-Agftssia deposed .to being a duly irrivtoar i ... -or ♦»••> she -'■ '■ •' ■" '*'•' ■ '' "

qualified medical practitioner i had' on that day made a post-mortem examination of deceased ; found his throat cut from ear to ear, cutting through the jugular aad carotid arteries, gullet and windpipe : Death must have been ahno3tiQ&t«ntaneouH; had no doubt whatever but that deceased had cut his own throat.

This was all the evidence

Tne jury returned a verdict that deceased had cut his own throat whilst in a state of temporary insanity brought about by severe bodily suffering. The body was afterwards buried as decent ly as circumstances would permit, tho Coroner reading a few prayers. The Maoris behaved remarkably well, coming a distance of many miles to sit on the jury, which office they filled well aud intelligently, no doubt being greatly assisted by the Coroner, and their fellow European jurymena' knowledge of their language.

ELECTION OF MEMBER OF PROVIN CIAL COUNCIL FOR EDEN.

The nomination of a member for the seat in the Provincial Council left vacant by the death of Mr W. Bnckland, took place in the Newmarket Hall at 12 o'clock to-day. E. C. Barstow Esq., Returning Officer, read the advertisement, and the writ authorising the return of one qualified member for the Pro vincial Council for the district of Eden. Mr Barstow remarked that though an Abolition Bill had been passed, which prevented the Council meeting for the transaction of busi ness, it did not affect the Regulation Act of 1870 which compels the filling up of any vacant seat whenever such vacancy occurred, unless there was some charge in the law. Whoever was returned for Eden would have very little chance of ever taking his seat, but ho would enjoy the honour of having been elected a member. Mr Sfcaines : Will he be allowed to take his seat homa with him ? Mr Barstow : I do not think ho could well do that. A voice : You don't want to add a seat of the Provincial Council to your present museum do you, Mr Staines ! (Laughter). Mr Hogg : Though we are going to die, I hope we shall do so in a decent manner, wo are about to'nominate the "last of the Mohi cans," and as we have a respectable man in the district, I beg to propose that Mr James Wrigley represent us in tho Provincial Council. Mr William Morgan had gre&t pleasure in seconding the nomination. There being no other candidate proposed, the Returning Officer declared Mr James Wrigley to be the duly elected representative for Eden in the Provincial Council.

Mr James Wrigley, M.P.C., was not pre sent, but received three cheers ; he will, no doubt, respond on tho first opportunity. A vote of thanks to the Returning Officer closed the meeting.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

PRINCE OF WALES TFIFATRE,

I last night Miss JLydia Ilowardc had i;. benefit at tlio Theatre, and a capital house did honour to the occasion. The pieces selected were tho burlesqno of Keiiilworth, and tho Pitches sceao from Mncbi'th, with L cko'f) music. The burlesque has much im proved from being actod once or twice, and lsit niptit a very perfect ropiesentstion was given. ?Jiss Lj din flowurde us the. Earl of Leicester called forth general admiration by her graceful and elegant acting, ami her rich-toned sindng Miss Solange Novaro. by her sprightly movf ments, bright eye.l planers, and mellow voice, won frefh plaudits as Sir Walter Raleigh, and Mr Power as the Queen, in spite of a bad cold, depicted the Virgin Monarch wilh abundance of humour. Miss Jennie Nye was again very good in the part of Amy Robsait, and Mr Searlo in that of Yamey. Th« music was given with groat precision by the orchestra, and the excellent scenery all con tributed to a successful risult. The scene from Macbeth was specially good, and the choruses with one exception went spleudidly. The best was tho " Echo Chorus," in which the characteristic effects were well preserved. "Nemesis" is in coime of prepa»ation, and is to be produced at the theatro on Monday. This is a copyright piece, and tho manage ment have gene to great expense in acquiring the rignt to play it, in order to give tho citizens of Auck land a rich treat. From what we have heard and seen it will be the greatest " thing" produced for a length of time. LTBCTENANT WILKINSON'S LECTURE. This gentleman, according to annoucempnt, de livered an oration last evening in tho Choral Hall on "Tho Instant Coming of our Lord." The hall was nearly filled on the occasion, and tho utmost silence prevailed throughout the delivery of the discourse. The lecturer's appearance was .greatly in his favor, and his powers as an orator were at onca apparent. The Lieutenant ia a man in years, probably over sixty, and his apparel and silvery hair reminded the spectator of Coleridge, whom, from his portraits, Lieutenant Wilkinson very much resembles. The discourse was not what some of the audience ex pected - not the mystical utterances of a wild religious enihusiast, but the plain thoughts (expressed in good English) of a scholar and a gentleman who had thought deeply on the subject in hand. Mr Bishop, nf Wellington, in a few simple words introduced tho lecturer, who for nearly an hour and a half fixed the rapt attention of the audience. Wo have not spaca to follow tho lecturer tluouyh his logical discourse on the successive periods or dispensations of the ages, r.e*ides such a course would interfere with the har mony of the whole. After reviewing the events of sacred history.Lieut. Wilkinson proceed* d to a sketch of tho Chri tian Church of the present day as one of the vagiries, spiritual ploom, and division which would he absorbed by anti-Christ and then Christ would descepd, according to Scripture, and restore the faithful of all lands into "ne church, and by his divino pr.-stnee flood the earth with peace and hap piness. The speaker, in conclusion, urged upon his audience th« uecestity of increased piety, and of pre paration for ihe great event,so thafthe Church might bo in readiness ; or, in the figurative language of the Scripture, waiting as a " biide for the bridegroom," SMITH'S NEW COMBINATION. .The'entertalnment at the City Hall last eveningwas especially set apart lor the benefit of the manager, Mr Kirby, and we were glad to notice that, it was well patronised. Madame Nartini. gave an overture on the pianoforte, Mr Car-y gave the "Old Sexton," aud Miss, Lane gave the beautiful ballad of "Con stance," in a very effective style. Messrs Bertie and Rice, tho European Minstrels from Paris, danced a donbie natuicv hornpipe. 'Miss Melville represented the Frsiich flower-girl, and Azelia and Verona, per formed a double aerial trapeze in a pleasing man ner. Mr Willard was excellent as usiial iii his bur lesque imitations, and the miniature representa tions of the marionettes, closed a goodLtvening's amusement. This afternoon's performance for the ciiildrtn, was well attended. This evenirg LittU Lcitte, will appear as the biby gymnast. PRESENTATION TO MR. BATLEY. At the Baptist quarterly tea-meeting last evening, trie teachers of the Sunday School, presented their laite superintendent.Mr F Battley with an address.illup trnted with photographs of Mr Cornford and the tea chers of the Wellesley-street Sunday-school. The acl dcesi was worded in complimentary terms, mingled wi'h expressions of regret at Mr Battle^'sforcedretirement, owing to ill health, from the office ha so long held amongst them. The Rev P H. Cornford, as chairman, read the address, to which Mr Battley feeiingly re plied. ....

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

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

IN A FIX,

j Lin n. ri.v, John Lewis was brought up on a charge of being ! drunk last night, and in a fix, hie being found between two posts, from which position he was extricated by the constable1. Fined ss. and costs. i BLACK PEPER. • • ; John Pepper, a man of very dark comp lexion, wa3 charged under the Vagrancy Act with being an incorrigible drunkard and with having no visible lawful means of employment. Prisoner said he had a prospect of employ ment under a Maori chief on his potatoe ground. Detective Jeffrey spoke of prisoner as a petty thief and loafer, who was. fond of eating, but who would not work j his imprisonments for various offences equalled the number of days in the year. - Prisoner set up a pitiful whine and pleaded for his liberty, which, if granted, would in duce him to pepper into work. His Worship gave the prisoner a severe reprimand and said that if prisoner really meant to work the Courb would not hinder him from prosecuting his good intention. | Prisoner here resumed bis whine, and with a gush of tears naturally displayed, vowed that he intended to work again if at liberty. The Court then granted his freedom, and the little fellow wriggled on his greasy cap and emerged into free air. PEACHES. Henry Copeland, a settler at Wangarei, was brought up on a charge of stealing two loads of peaches from an orchard at .Ngu ncuru, on the 3rd of February, the property of Te 3?eke, a native.

The case was rerranded to Wangarei, de fendant entering into his own recognizance of £100 and two euret-us of £50 each, to appear at Wangarei on Thursday next. This was all the business.

Reception of the Representatives.

Thb Artillery, Cavalry aud Victoria Rifle Volunteers meet this afternoon at *he Drill shed under command of Csptaia Burns and Lieutenant Payne for the purpose of giving a noble reception to Gunner Bell, the carbine champion, and the pro vincial representatives of the Volunteers. The men mustered well and msreher) to the Railway station, her.ded by the Artillery band, under the leadership of Mr Hunter. On the arrival of the train from Onehunga, the champion was lifted on to the gun, by efficient members of the corps, who drew him through the city to the guv-shed : the band playing " Pee the Conquering Hero Comes," and other patriotic rirs. The hero, aa he sat upon the gun, sur» rounded by numerous emblematic fl rifts, wns loudly cheered by the people. After friendly greeting in tho Gmi-shed, Gunner Bell w»s invited to a plentiful repast in honor of the occasion, when the health of the guest was drunk enthusiastically, followed by other appropriate toasts. The evening will be de voted to convivialities and various amuse ments, and a satisfactory reception will close wifch music, dancing, and song.

The Wreck on the Northern Coast.

By the arrival of the lona this morning we loam that the wreckage which was found washed up at Bland Bay 11 miles south of Cape Brett, bn,g been examined by Mr Greenwny, clerk of the R M. Court at Russell. He reports that it consists of n vessel's windlass, some pieces of bulwarks, and some cedar fittings belonging to a cabin. There is also a cask containing p mixture of ale and sea water, and a pair of trousers. No clue has been obtained to the identification of the wreckage.

Accident.

A RUNAWAY HOI-ISF, CARRIES AWAY A TELEGRAPH POST A»D SMASHES TWO CABS.

An accideni of an extraordinary character occurred at tho foot of Wyndham-etroet to day between one aud two o'clock. Mr Lavors' horse aud cart were standing at the door of his eccd store, the wheel of the cart being secured with a chain according to law, when something startled the horse and lie bounded oft down Wyndhnm-strcet, taking for hip route tho pavement by the Herald Office, Go ing down the steep hill the auirnal and burden acquired a great momentum, nnd dashing! at headlong speed past Sibbin's corner it went sm"sh into the Gas Company's telegraph post; at tho edge of the pavement. This was snapped short; off, and went bounding into tho middle of the roadi The runaway con tinning his mad. career, next encountered one of'Mr Quick's cabs standing at the sontheni end of the cab-stand. It camp full but against the astonishod horses' necks. Startled out of all propriety they made so rapid a wwcrve to tho left that they broke thn polo into splinters and severely damaged the panels and bottom by their mad plunging. They were ultimately quieted, but the cab prpscnted a sorry sight. This' seems to have sobered the refractory horse, and he came to a stnndstill and was secured. Meanwhile the effects of the acci-' dent were being experienced in a very curious manner. Some distance away, the telegraph wire which had been broken by the carrying r.way of the post, in ita fall became entangled with the heads of two horses about 20 yards further up the cab rank. These also commenced plunging, and for some time the efforts to disengage them from the electric wire, only served to increase their fury. They were not quieted till the Danel3 aud general framework of the cab had suffered severely. The astonishing part of the story if, that Mr Layer's horpe and cnirt pulled tip almost uninjured. A slight injury to the harness, was all that was sustained. ;

Carnattc shipment to hand ! New Carpets just opened up. The very, large demand for Holloway and Garlick's Carpets ha 3 decided them to comply with the wishes of their friends and customers in entering thoroughly into the House Furnishing business.

Having secured the services of Mr R. Cranwell (late Cranwell and Co., Shortland street) is sufficient guarantee that they will keep Furniture of lirsfc-class workmanship, and at the most reasonable prices it can be produced at. They intend keeping Goods to suit all classes, and purchasers are INVITED TO INSPECT 'JHEIR STOCK.

Funerals Furnished at Moderate Charges by Holloway and Garlick, Cabinet Makers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, Drapers, Clo thiers, &c, City Hall, Queen-street, Auck land.



PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, ■&- Erlwardes-street. — Morning, at 11 o'clock, Rev W. Harris; Evening, at G. 30, Key W. 'linßley. PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel,' JL Sheridan-street, —Morning, at 11 o'clock, Key W. Tinsley; Evening, at half-past 6, Key \V. Harris. rnHE KEWTON" KlßK.—Divine JL Service at tho usual hours 6n Sunday.-r- Subjccis—Morning : "Christ on the Mount of Trans figuration." Evening: "The Futtire of New Zealand, and what its Prosperity depends on." TTNSECTARIAN Sunday Services, \J Lome-street Hall, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., March 12.— Morning: "Christ, Son of God: The Divine Love." Evening: " Positive Truths of Belipion, independent of scientific freedom of investigation." (Sequel to last Sunday's—"On Soul and Matter." pITT-STREET WESLEYAN JL CHURCH,—Sunday Services.-Mar. 12.—The Rev TV. J. Williams will preach in the morning, at 11, and tho Eev A. Reid in the evening at 6.30. ' NEW Congregational Church, Bed ford-street/ Sunday, Marcla 12.—Key. War low Davies, M.A.., Pastor.—Service in the morning, at 11; evening, at 6.30. pHRISTIAN MEETING-HOUSE, VV Cook-street.—Lord's ..Day.. Worship,..ll _a.m, Preaching, 6/30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Class, open to the public, G. 30 p.m. : TTiSITED Methodist Free Church^ \_/ junction of Pitt and Vincent-streets. Sunday, March 12 —Bey. Thomas Hodgson will preach to morrow morning at 11; Evening at 6.30. ! SOUTH GATE'S HOTEL, . MA.HURANGI. ' "' ■ ( The undersigned having purchased tho above pre mises from Mr. Montgomery, intends making such alterations and Improvements as will make it a First olass Family Establishment; j Visitors from Auckland proceeding North by way of Mahnrangi will find the accommodation such aB will secure comfort combined with attention and con r venience. . - | iThe Hotel is within 100 yards of the Wharf Land ing- ■.■'■■' ■'','':'■■■ "'-,".'.' '■'. Every attention paid to Auckland visitors. The subscriber hopes Bhortly to run a Coach be tWeen the important districts of Albertland and Mahiirongi. ■. \: : JOHN BREBNER, j Proprietor. iWarkworth, March, 1876. \ eO O D TEMPLARS' HOTEL, ONEHUNGA WHARF. • ■ • ' I | f -MRS.'J. H. SYMONDS Having -taken 'the above from Mrs. E. Wi'liamson. begs to announce that no attention on her part shall be wanting to render every comfort and convenience to her friends, country settlers, and travellers by the steamers.' its close proximity to the Wharf Railway and Omnifousses' constitute apothey i,'r«fti tfeiSpta," jneija»tlon. '• ■ Adtoi'ssioß ft 1; ftill&oawi1' ~., . .'■ ip.:.:,,V ..,-..:•". ; ;.:.Y'-:.;.- ;,^ 1 .;:



WANTED, a YoutTv to milk.— App'y to E. Wood, Butclier.Upper S^monds street. __ pSTANTKD, a Carpenter.—Apply v V Apply to Holflehtp aud 00. Y%7 ANTED, a JBoy who can milk V V well.—Tlins. Johnston, Remucra Dairy. ANTED, comfortable Lodgings and Board by a Bank Olerlr.—Apply, stating terms ((Loderate) to Nyanza, Post-office. ANTED, a respectable single man as Garter; must also bo able to milk,— A pply at Post-oflice, Kevonport. WANTED a good General Servant. —Apply to Wynyard Arms Hotel. WANTED to purchase asecond hand Card-de-visite Camera; roust bo cheap.--■ Address, John I/. Grahaine, Post oflico, Auckland. WAN TE D~ Known, that S tretton's Book, Stationery, and Wool Depot is Re moved from Grey-street to the shop Jately occupied ■ by E. "Waters, 208, Qneen-streot, opposite McArtlrar, Stiera and Co.'s new premiserj. ANTED Known, J. Green wiFl offer for sale a lot of Dells and Fancy Gqocls, bonglit at auction at 50 % below original cost.—No. 53, Ci'y Market, and Thompson's new buildings, Victoria-street. W~ ANTED, by a young Man, a situation as assistant behind tuo counter, or to take charge of a country store; first-class refer ences.— JD, Star Oflico. WANTED, three Coopers ; constant work.—Apply to H. Garter, Dickens-street, Napier. "WANTED to Soil, price £273, half V V cish, 130J< acres noar I nl;o Takapuna. Tin's handsome property "r.omprisea Some first-clnfis alluvial and bush laTitl, and possess a delightful sevside frctage, 8 mile: from the Flagstaff.—Apply to Sigma, Provincial Hotel, Princo-.s-slrcet. .'»,; ANTED, two good steady I * Compositors for the Wail.-nto Times Reply Immediately to the Manager, Hamilton, Vaikato. WANTED, from one to two Acres (in one piece) about thp centre of Onehunga. Applications to bo sent in by the 18th inst., stating quantity, position, and price, to ]?. Stevenson, Hon. Kec. Ou'tliunga School Committee. ANTED, for the Thames, a General Servant.—Apply at Dr. Bawson's botween the hours of 11 and 12 o'clock, 4<l, Welloslcy stroet, Anekland. ANTED, a Partner to join the advertiser in tho extension of an old established business, a Partner of business habits, or a Tradesman preferred, with n, capital of from two to five hundred pounds.—Address by letter Mechanic, '. tar Office. WANTED, a Nursemaid ; one well accustomed to young children.—Apply to Mrs 11. 8. Meyers, Eden Orescent^ \I7ANTBD .Known, that X I). V T Sj'kea will open bis Swiss Bazaar of Curios, which ia ,iust arrived, on Thursday, at rs o'clock, together with his stock of Gold and Silver Chains and Alberts, Electro-plate, Clookf, &C, which ho is clearing out, at the Turkish Baths, Upper Queen street. WAJJTEU, a competent Man to lake charpto of Moulding1 Machinery ; wagon, £12 per month, with free houan ; situation permanent. —'Apply to R. Cummin, Waimato. W4 NTED Known, Jno. C. Clough, MachlnM, Masefield'fl Buildings, Albert street, is Iho oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the juo vinuo. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality, and lowest remunerative charge. WANTED to accommodate two or three gentlemen as Boarder'j; or to lot fur nished sitting and bcdrooniH,—Apply second honee left hand side going up College Hill. WANTED, the Journeymen Tailors to know that Mr Rattray'B Tailors arc locked out, because they will not accept any reduction, and work for less than tenpenco per hour.—J3y order of the Society. ANTED, Good Tailors; highest wages given —W. Raitray, 06, Qucoo-Btreot. ANTED, 10,000 People to attend at the Clearing-out Salo of Boots, which >vill be given at prices to suit tho depressed statooftiu times.—Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Factory, vVici fipldrtrcot, Auckland; and Devon-street, Ney mouth. WANTED Known, that from my long experience in the sale and repairs of Sewing Machines, I am enabled with confidence to state that tlio Howe Fhuttln Machine is without exception the best one made. It is better in principle, better made, has a larger shuttle, use a smaller needle for tho same sizi thread, makes a better stitch, is Bimple nud less liable to get out of order than any other I have just received tho first consignment per i>.«. Horo. Weekly or monthly payment*.—GKO. \V. HE SLOP, Engineer, Agent, The Fitting Shop, ShOrt land-stroet. rVK JS ILL USTRA TED NEW -tt- ZEALAND HERALD, established 1868, pub lished monthly for transmission by tho Knglish Mail, contains Ens?ravinps of a high class, illustrative of Oolonidl J vents, Portraits, fcccnory, &a , specially sokcted for tranmission to honrie friends, is. Annu;il Subscriotion, 7s Gd (in advance); posted, 8? fid. Dunedin :R. T. Wiibelku, Proprietor and Pub lishor.—N.B. : Artists are now ongnged ia taking sketches of Auckland scenery Waitemuta Harbour, Hot L-ue Country, etc.—G. '£. CHAPMAN, Agent for tho Provine.o m o r^ i c c: On and after Monday, the 20th March, QuicVs Pon^onby Bu«.ces wtil run as under, leaving the Union Bank Comer evory 16 minutes from Sum to 7 pm. Parties tiavelling can have weakly, monthly, or quarterly tiexots at Reduced Fares by applying at tho oflice, Victoria-street. P. QUICK. March 10, 1870. LOST, on the 10th instant, a Slut Poodle; answers to tho name of Tiny—Any person returning same to Mrs C. Stroud, Wellesley stre-t, will be rewarded pUBLIO TEA MEETING. JUNCTION LODGE 1.0, G.T. In tha United Mettiorliat Free Church School-room, Pitt-street, on Monday, March 13. Tea at O.HO. rickets 13 Gd. Admission to Meeting only Gd. Chairman—Rev T. Hodgson. Speakers—Rev S. Kdger, Messrs Atiin arid Cole,.interspersed with Readings. Recitations, and a choice selection of Vocjl and Instrumental Music •'-'-■ . O' J T 7.1 : ~O^ E. • ~:- —.; : - :■ : W. H. CORNELL, Solicitor, Eemdyed to Somerville'a Buildings, Vulcan Lane. T HEREBY give noticefthat I will -1- not be responsible for any debts or claims what ever, until all cargo receipts, clothing, provisions, tools, and c'oclc, lately belonging to cutter Euphemia, and rented for 12 months, are handed over to me. fIBNRY JOHN COPECiAND. "Dl I■ N E A R T S. P. WARNER'S Art Union will be drawn at tho Oddfellow's Ball, Parnell, on MONDAY, the 13th March, at 4 o'clock afternoon. It is requested that all those who havo taken numbers will attend or send proxies. WAIKATO STEAM 'NAVIGATION" AND COAL MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Time Table : Mercer to Hamilton (per Waikato) —Monday, Wednes day and Friday, at 10.30 am Mercer to Uimilton (per Alert)— Tuesday, Thursday aud Saturday, at 10.30 am Mercer to Cambridge (per Alort)—Tuesday and Satur day, at 10.30 am Cambridge to Mercar (per Alert)— Monday and Wed nesday, at 6 30 am Hamilton to Mercer (per Waikato)— Tueßday, Thurs day and Saturday, at 8.30 am Hamilton to Mercer (per Alert)— Monday, Wednes day aud Friday, at S. 30 am. Carrying Passengers only. i EEANZ SCHERJFF. Socretary. March 10,1876. V*l|L pOR EAGLAK y GO-AHEAD On MONDAY next, at 4 p.m. 7". ~ ' W. LODDER. , *w^ -pOR'NA'PIBR OEOSS, Will leave on TUESDAY, at 4 p.m. . ' ... W. LODDER, ; Manager. ~KT A TA L ; B R.I G AUK A General Meeting of thd above will be held at Gi'attan'3 Thames Hotel at 3 o'clock on MONDAY Krexmjg, 13th JMareb, tor tho pxirppßo ofegtubllsUing a Bowifk" (Pluto ju eonaeotism M\l\ tao Bai»e.



Pbjnce;of wales^theatrf. 'Lessee .. ' ~.. Mr. R. J. DeLias, Directress .. '.. Miss Lydia Howarde." f? LAST ' SIXB NIGHTS 3 OF ' mmm mmm MIS^ !LYDIAI\HOWAKDE. |THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, DID YOU EVER SEND YOUR WIFE TO CAMBEEWELL? The wbole to conclude with KENIL WORTH! Monday Evening—" Nemesis." rES§*jS§3i' Dross Circle Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s Od ; Pit, ls.r ,•;.; Doors open at 7.30. overture at eight sharp. ""*" p I T T HAL: I. LAST SIX NIGHTS OF . ... ! SMITH'S NEW COMBINATION! THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, A N N O O T NEW 11 U H E Be -c n- P It 0 G R A M M E! P Little LOTTIE, tub WONDERFUL CHILD TRAPEZIENNE, Hkr FrRST Appearance ! 6s



MORE STARTLING NOVELTIES Tit WILLAED, AZELIA, V E R O N A, AND WEBB'S MARIONETTES! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! MISS LANE, IN NEW SONGS OF SENTIMENT. MR. CARY, THE FAVOURITE BARITONE. TUESDAY, MARCH 14, BENEFIT OF AZELIA. Is $ P. H. KIBBT, Agent.



HA. C. B. S. AUOKL 4.ND BRANCH, No. 81. THE ANNUAL BALL of above Banch will t»ie place In the CHORAL HALL, ON i FRIDAY, MAIICH 17 (St. Patrick's Da*.) , Dancinz to commence at 9 pm. Ladies by invitation cuMilar only. Tickets, 10s 6d. to be had of Messrs Callnan, Flync, Dempsey, and the members of the committee. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary. -feTE WM Alt KET HALL. VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT BY THE . . , : Leasing Ama^tkurs' cot Auckland. ' ' MONDAY EVENING, 13th MAKCH, 1876. The following gentlemen will appear:—Messrs P. Doran, E. O'Hare, G Forbes, W. Doran, A. Smith, H. Milburn, Mettam Bros., the. Boneless Boy, and a host of others. . , The Programme to comprise Comio and Sentimental Songs, Ballads, Recitations, Single and Double Dances, Acrobatic Feats, Negro Sketches and Farces. Mr Milburn will preside at the Piano. Select Quadrille Party (by invitation) alter the per form anoe. Prices of Admission: Front Seats, 2s 6fl; Baok Seats, Is 6d. Tickets may be had from Messrs .Tait, chemist; McNeil], baker ; "Well, bootmaker; Jenkins, draper; and the Royal George Hotel. QATUBDAY NIGHTS' iO ENTERTAINMENTS. Y. M. 0. A. ROOMS, THIS EVENING, At Eight O'Clock. IgThe Programme, varied and good. Admission—ONiS PJSN.NY. Frienda' generosity unrestricted. CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. Sec. T 0. Q. T. JL» Stab of Newton Lodge. MUSICAL and LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT in the Congregational School-room, Newton, on THURSDAY, March 16, 1876, by the best Amateur Talent in Auckland. Professor Butchscow-will- pre side at the Pianoforte. Refreshments provided. ; Admission, Is. ___ _ X» ■. . : ; Harbinger of Peace Lodge. A Meeting of Members will be held on MONDAY Evening next, at Cook-Btreet, at 7.30, on very impor taut business. By order. YTTELLESLEY-STItEET BUTCHERY. W -—- ; . A. CARTER begs to specially acquaint hi* cus tomers and the general public that he is now selling first-class Meat at the lowest possible prices. Families waited upon for orders daily. mO TENDERS OF RAILWAY JL SLEEPERS. Public Works. Office, j; .. ' : Auckland, 10th March, 1874. ; The Undersigned hereby gives notice that from and after the dxtelOth June next, he will discontinue the purchase of Sleepers for Kaiivray purposes. \ JAMES STEWART, .



A UCKLAJNJJ & MJUKUHiK -K.Ai.Li vv ax. LATE TRAIN. - Until further notice a Late Train will leave Oneliung* for Auckland every Saturday night at 7.0, returning from Auckland at 11.16. y 0F 81> A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. nn.EMPLAR BENEFIT SOCIETY A Special meeting, of the above Society will be held on Tuesday next, 141h inst. All Members requested to attend. JAMES COX, Secretary. Auckland, March 11, 1876. "O EMULATIONS for the Scholar- JC^ ship Examinations 1576 may be obtained on application at the office of the Board of Education. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. J^ . O T^l O E. From, on, and after this day, the Business Pre mises of M Horton Busby, Blindmaker and Wire worker, Venetian House, Corner of Groy and Cook streets, Auckland, will open the doors at 7.30 a.m. each working day, and close at 5 p.m., Saturdays exrepted, wben they will close at 2 p.m. March 4,1876. JT-OR SALE, cheap, a first class JL? Piano, in rosewood caso.— Apply at thin oflica. <i TWO or three respectable young Men can bo accommodated with Board and Kesi fl^nce iv a hcalttiy locality.— Address WJ, Stah Offlco^ 1 rpo LET, on Lease, those command i JL 'ing, premises in Shortland and Fort-stroetß, known a8 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. CAWKWELL, ' „ Vulcan Lano. rpo LET, a comfortable Furnished JL Rorm, With fireplace.—Apply at this office. £ *|TO LET or for ale, a House of five ». rooms, pleasantly situated, with stabling, etc —Apoly St*b office, npO LET, Salisbury House, Mount X Albert, Day and Boavdir g School—a rare oppor tunity for a lady wishiDg to open school—Apply office of this paper. TOILET, "Furnished Apartments for one or two gentlemen in Parnell.—l^or address apply at this office. PARTING SCORIA ASH ON \J GR3AT NORTH ROAD. Tenders will be received at the Superintendent's office until noon or Monday, the 20th instant, for Carting Scoria Ash for tlie maintenance of Great North Road. Specification can be seen at the Public Works Office, fchortland-street. READER WOOD, Provincial Secretary. LENDERS required for Sinking a JL Well.—Apply to Alex. Dingwell, West Queen street. ■ nn~o~ RUBBLE-MASONS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned np to the 16tU instant, for the erection of Scoria Founda tions on the old Supreme Court site. Plans, &0,, at my office, Queen-street. T. HERAPATH, Architect. nn~~o BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up ,to noon on Monday, the 13ih instant, for the erection of two Two-storey Buildirjgs in Princes-streei. Plans. &c., at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. A UCKLAND HARBOUR, BOARD. Tendeks for Graving Dock. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 31st January, 1876. Tenders will be received, at this office until TUES DAY, the 18th day of April next, at noon, for the Construction of a Graving Dock 300 feet long, 13 feet depth of water on cill, in terms of plans. speciQca tlons, and fconditions to be seen at the office of W. Errington, Esq.. Engineer, Canada Buildings, Queen atreet, Auckland. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed " Tender for Graving Dock." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. WILLIAM C. DALPY, Chairman.



Public Works Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, "Wellington, Feb. 16, 1876. rpENDEES are invited for the I Erection of a Lock-up at Opotiki, in the Bay cf Plenty, Province of Auckland. General conditions, specifications, and drawings, may be seen at the offices of the Colonial Archittct, Wellington; and at the offices of the District En gineer, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Publio Works, and marked outside " Tenders for . Lock-up," will be received at the office of the under signed up to noon of the fifteenth day of March, 1876..-., j ■~-,,,■ i , ■ , i I Telegraphic tenders will bo received, provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer'at the time above specified. ? The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) TV. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. 1 1 A NNUAL OLEARING-OUT SALE A OF SURPLUS DRESS MATERIALS, \ DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. ' H, ATKlNS■'•"■?'■" "; HAS COMMENCED HIS ANNUAL SALE OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK. AHD COLORED SILKS, CAPES, JACKETS, FISCaUS, ETC., . ETC. The Prioes ol all the above have been Greatly j Reduced. 25 to 40 PER CENT. REDUCTION has been made on some thousands of yards of Dress Materials. They are being sold without regard to Cost, to effect a clearance. Owing to the inclemency of the weather during fee Spring and Summer Season, there is a large '; ■'■■• surplus of excellent patterns in , DRESS MATERIALS' ' ', I to select from. During this Cheap; Clearing Sale of Sn'mmer Dre^s ' -Materials — Manchester. Goods," Sheetings, I: Quilts, Blankets, Lobg Curtains, Table • ' ' Linen, "Calicoes,'cfothifiß, and '.: ' ; Fancy Goods, will be soldjat Unusually Low Prices. r ", J HZ ATKINS.! i _ -J'i'r--." ' ■ '-■-■•:: Q ■■ •-'- - ■ - - - •' ■■ .■'



Gentlemen requiring change of air, sea bath* ■ hiff, &c , will find good accommodation at theaoova hotel. Luncheon at 1 p.m.; Dinner at 6. Terms, 3.'.s per week. 'Bus leaves the hotel every hour from 7.30; five minutes from rail. \ H. FULLER, Proprietor. (TMTY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, \j Wellington-street. The Evening Classes will be re-oponea on MON" DAY, March 6, at 7 P.m. Terras :—Senior Class : English, Arithmetic, Book- , keeping, &c, js Gd per week. Junior Elementary i Class, Is per week. Fbekch Classes, conduct* d by Mons F. Peltzer, of the College of Henri Quatre, Paris. Terms, 18 per lesson of one hour; three lessons per week, 2a (3d TUESDAY, MARCH 14. CITY MART. 20 TRUNKS BOOTS AND SHOES. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock, 20 trunks Women's ami Children's Boots, Shoes, &c. For absoliUo sale. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, NOON. BATTYE AND CO.'S PTORE, ELLIOTT STREET. B, ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Messrs Battyo and Co., to sell by auction at (h«ir Marine Store, Elliott street, on Wednesday next, lfith instant, at 12 o'clock noon, The Balance of tlic Stock, consisting of Furniture ' Tools, Blacksmith's Bellows, Beddirig Flocks, Bbinkets, Beds stoves, Now Set Light Cart Harness, Hand Cart. Two llevolvers, Oakum, Sacks, Old Sails, Eopo, Shovels, Bottles, Sundries, *c. Terms :—Cash.' B. TONES] [E. 0. CAKR. FRIDAY MARCH 24, AT TWO O'CLOCK AFTERNOON. GREAT UNRESERVED SALE .. ] OF ALLOTMENTS, NEAR ELLERSLIE STATION, ' WHAKATITI, MAUNGAKARAMEA, KARIORI, KORARAREKA, W A I U X U. B. TONES & CO. ■ t . '■- HAVE received instruction, from Robert Graham. Esq., who has resolved to devote his vihole attention to the Waiwera Hot Springs, to sell, at the Brunswick Mart, Queen-street, < on Friday, the 24th instant, at 2 p.m., : i A Large number of ALLOTMENTS near the Ellcrslie Station, Panmure Koad. These allotments are admirably situated for country . residences, and will be sold posititjbly Without Reserve. Also, The Land known as Whakatiti, consisting of 368 acres, about one mile (on the coast) North of Tararu, Thames. Part of it is rich alluvial sail, well wooded ana watered, and will make > an excellent farm. Also, ~ i 302 acres of Land in the Parish of Maunpakara^ mea, County of Mareden. Lot No 86,183 acres Lot No 77. 112 acres Lot Ho 67,117 acres ! Also. The south-western middle portion of allotment 6, Parish of Karioi, County of Rutland, con taining about 40 acres. Also, U acres of Land at Kororareka (Bay of lislands), adjoining the Flagstaff Reserve. Also, > Waiuku Lands, viz :— Lot 11, near village, 92a. Or. ICp. . Lot 12, near village, 185a. Ir. lip. Terms:—Under £30. cash; over £30, one-third cash; balance by promissory note at three and four months. ,i,c



WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15. FREEHOLD CULTIVATED FARM, EAST TAMAKI. THE subscribers have. received in- ; structions from Mr Wynn Gray, to Bell by publio auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on "Wednesday, 15th instant, at 12 o'clock, His Valuable Freehold Property of 216 acres, situ ated at the East Tamaki, on the banks of the Otera Creek, and immediately opposite the properties of the Rev. G. Smales and Mr J. Styak. The farm is fence, sub-divided, and is nowall in grass ; it is well watered by a never-failing spring; it has ejected on it a comfortable Bight-ro ,mcd Dwelling-house, stable, barn, - and out-builaings. It is about (onr miles from the Papa'oitoi Station, and fifteen from Auckland by road, The property will be sold in one or three lpts, to suit the convenience of the bidders. SAMUEL OOCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ~..., „ THURSDAY, MARCH 16, . ~. ■ AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON. FERNS IDE, PONSONBY. GEO. W. BINNEY V' .: '■'.' . .. TS favoured by S. Joel's, Esq., with. -*- the disposal by public auction, at his Mart on Thursday, the 16th instant, at 12 o'clock, ' Of that truly charming Property ft FKRfJSTDE,"; j which has b*en snb-divirfei Soto 24 Splendid •'! Bnildm? Allotments with krg& frontages to Franklin Road and FeVnleigh-slreet. Bach . allotment commards an extensive view' of •• the city and harbour. The ornamentaltrees : on each are unsurpassed by any in the pro" ; vince in growth arjd Variety, the majority" hiving been planted many: years ago byes- * perienced landscape gardeners. ' "• The public have now an opportunity of acquiring exquisite residence sites that cannot again occur The property Is open for inspection and peggeri, off Lithographed plans and every information mh ba obtained at the auctioneer's. ? " '•' The terms are most liberal. ■: Purchasers are only ' required to pay one fourth of tbe purchase money row, and the balance can be paid off at aDy tiina wthin 4 years, and reduced by payments of not less than^i.. , ~ ' - The title is under the Lrad Transfar Act. The dock, reclamations, and other public improve- r ments are rapidly drawing the population to the westward of the city, and Franilln Road west en joys all the city's advantages without its taxea. Fernside was purchased for its magnificent position 20 years ago, and during that period it flag been con stantly improved and ornamented at a very large ex penditure. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15. TO CLOSE PARTNERSHIP ACCOUF ~ GEO. W. BINNED HAS- received instruction" , W. J. Cawkwell to. sell' by T Ci i the Corn Exchange, on Wednesaa"' •*" at 11 o'clock sharp,, ~t , . The Balance of the Stock of '. 13 .qr-cashs Malt Wtf ~ •■ 100 casea.Malt Vhie lOOcaseaMeladoK . Bottle-}-.^'ka, [^ :■ ' . ■ ■ :-