flfls Honour in making the order of admission said :_ I have mnch pleasure, Mr George, in malting Q* order that you he admitted to practice as *-5-'' ltor a? (1 barrister of the Supreme Court. I entertain the hope, that remembering you are a member of our honourable profession you will conduct your self in such a manner as to maintain its honor.

THE EXECUTORS OF BUTLER V. MACFARLANE

AVD OTHERS.

This was an .application to the Court to Bet aside the verdict of the jury upon the trial at the last civil sittings of the Court, returned upon the lObh issue sent before them to the effect that the deceased (the late Captain Butler, of Mongonui,) was thrown and violently dashed against a certain spar, and was greatly injured through his own negligence and improper conduct. The application was first made on the ground that the verdict was against the ■weight of evidence; second, that the ver dict was in itself contradictory ; and, third, that it was a irerdiot upon which the Court could not pronounce a judgment. The jury found that the deceased had himself contri buted to the injury which caused his death, and refused to give the plaintiffs any damages. It wag also found in another issue that the defendants wero guilty of negli gence : the finding of the jury that there was negligence on the part of the plaintiff and negligence on the part of defendants, was now submitted as being contradictory.

His Honor said that at the trial it was proved in evidence that Captain BuUler ad mitted that he had no one to blame but Trrh self. Captain Butlor was virtually the plain tiff, the action having been biought by his representatives. Had Captain Butler taken action for the injury he sustained that would be regarded as a very grave admission by the jury. Mr Eees contended that the cause of death must be shewn. And it must be shewn that one or other party had contributed that cause. In the present cane the jury Sciid that both sides were the immediate cause. That was a contradiction.

His Honor thought the jury might say that both sides had contributed to the acci dent which caused the injury that fatally resulted. But the late Captain Butler him self had contributed to the accident, and if he had not so contributed it would not have occurred. Captain Btitlei* lived many months after tho accident and never took any proceedings. He thought the Court would not be justified in disturbing the verdict of the jury. Tho application also comprised a motion for a new trial. The decision first given would go to that motion if made.

Application refused

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before J. Coagrave and A. Beetham, Esqs., Justices.) SCRAPS FEO3I THE GUTTER.

William Lestrange and William Dawaon, were charged with having been found in a state of intoxication last evening by Con stable Gamble while on his midnight beat. Lestrange, a very old offender, received 7 days with hard labour, and Dawson 5s or 24 hours.

P.P.AWI/PP.S OF THE NIGHT.

William Dent and Annie I>oob=<, alias 11 The Beautiful," were charged with con ducting themselves in a manner calculated to provoke a breach of the peace last even ing. Constable Haslett said Dent had been present at a temperance meeting in the Temperance Hall, but was put out in con sequence of being in a state of intoxication. 10s or 48 hours.

Annie Noobs, who bad only been out of prison 3 weeks, pleaded guilty, and was fined 53 or 24 hours imprisonment with hard labour.

JIUNICTPATj POLICE ACT.

J. H. A. Forth was charged with a breach of the Municipal Police Act, with having on the 4thTebniary obstructed a vehicle on the Howick and Pamnure road, the said vehicle being driven by one John Smith. Mr. Keetley appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Joy for defendant. Lomo confusion here took place as to the place where the alleged offence occurred. Mr Keetley explained that if; was on the Panmure side of the river.

Mr Joy questioned the right of the Bench to exercise jurisdiction over the Tamaki river. It was the property of the Provincial Covncil, and was provided for in the Tamaki Bridge Act, 18G6. Mr Smith was called, and described the position of the Bridge at the time of the occurrence.

The Bench said it had no other course but to dismiss the information.

A SAVING PATIENT.

Henry Mitchell was charged with desert ing his two children, and leaving them with out means of support. Mr Cunningham asked that the case might be remanded until to-morrow. Remanded accordingly. This was all the business.

SUEZ MAIL NEWS.

(BY TJELEGBAPE.J

[FEESS AGENCY.]

A LARCfE consignment of salmon ova, selected and packed by Mr Frank Buckland, is on the way to Australia and New Zealand. 200,000 eggs have been secured. Sir John Glover, of Ashantee fame, has been appointed Governor of Newfoundland. A considerable lock-out of cotton weavers has occurred at Macclesfield. The London Trades Council has resolved to initiate a movement against the present high price of meat. Nearly 1,000 colliers are on strike in North Wales.

A railway train containing military re cruits ran off an embankment'near Odessa. The carriages were set on fire. Fifty-four people were injured, and sixty-eight killed. There has been a violent storm at Oran, in Algeria. The damages are estimated at 500.000fr

Some stir has been made by Mr Tyfe, agent for Mr Plimsoll at Liverpool, having telegraphed to the Queen the departure of an un3eaworthy vessel. The matter was refer red to the Board of Trade. Twenty of the crew had been sent to prison for refusing to proceed to sea. The subscriptions for the widow and child ren of Wainwright amount to about £1,200. There is great danger of a general war be tween the masters and men in the iron trade, on the vital question of piecework. Messrs. Eaaton and Anderson, owners of the railway iron works, having decided to extend the practice of piecework, about 200 engineers went out on strike..

The preparations are now complete for re hoisting to its position on the summit of the column the statue o£ the first Napoleon as Emperor, not in his regimentals and cocked hat, but in Imperial robes. The Sour had an article on the new fibres of commerce, in which it particularly dwelt on the various fibres to be found in New Zealand.

Dr Hector, of New Zealand, read a paper on the Alps of the Southern Island, at the Geologists' Association, University College. Great interest was manifested in the lecture, and some excellent coloured sketches were shown illustrating the beauty of the New Zealand Alpine .scenery. Emigration from Ireland is on the decrease. Last year it wa3 nearly 22,000 less than in 1874.

Arrangements are being made at the Cape for the importation of Coolie labour. The Government £7 per head for every Chinamary^, .ivered in the colony up to a thousand.

'A committee has been formed in London to oppose the cession of the Gambia Sottlc

merit to France. Sir Charles Wingfield, the chairman, and Mr Alderman McArthur in tend to bring the subject before Parliament.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

THIS THEATRE.

The attractive play of "Nemesis" was repeated last evening to a res-ects.b'e audience and received with equal faiisf-vtion The several artists, Miss l.ydia Howards, Wiidempiselle Navv.ro, and Miss Jennie NVe wer# equal!? successful in their represen tative parts. Th singi' g was r- aily excellent, and Mis* N/p was greatly priii?ei in her sweet sorp. " Her Brisht Sn il» 'Haunts me *till," Tlw puts »fsigned to Messrs Collier, Power", Searle, and othara were sustained with li>eiine<3 aT,tl and ware winning in thfir issues " Nemesis" will be roneatcd thla ovenin>, and t'l-morrnw Mvidemo'sello N*V:iro will take her benefit, for which it splendid programing is in preparation.

SHE OF NEWTON

The members of Ihi Star of Newton Lodpre will hold a literary and minld entertainment to-morrow evening- in the Congregational School-room, Edin bm-ffh-street, by the beat amateur talent of Auckland Refreshments will be provided, and Professor Butch cow will preside at the pianoforte.

CITY HALL.

We are glad to notice that Amelia, the lady gymnast, was favourably welcomed bra thronged house last evening- at the City Hall Her daring exertions for tha pratificatioti of the many fully dr.seived such pleasant recognition. This lady's five remarkable ftats last evening wove crowned with success and mot with pe.neial app'aviso. Miss Lane and Mr Gary fang Several ballads with rimoo and feeling ; also a duet, find after much clapping of hands tluse favourite vocalists answered to an encore. Mr. Will.yd re appeared in a number of characters of a different type from those of thn prccedincr night, and in the course of his Derforminccs amused (he niuVenee wilh various sprcimens of whr.t ha termed fpirit-reaflinft, e'e, in imitation of ths pretended wordcra which were avowed to have been revealed to Eobert Owen and Pome Iho spiritist The delusions were excellent renderings and taiculatecl to sVew the delusion?* under which r.orne men labour. The performances of Smith's new Cnmbm>\tlon in other rcspacts ware quite equal to those of prcvioui cv ninprs An entire chanpft of programme vill be effected this evening, when Mv Ilwy Talbot the great English tenor, will 'nalre his fl>st bow. and Mr \VHi»r<i will op?n his light geftnee and the Marionettes, under the direction of Hr Webb, -wii! appear ia mirthful rit-so and fresh adventures- This will be a i;rand nifjht at the City Hall and *s this is the last, but one \vm advise m\ our rem!era. who lovo a healthy entertainment to catch the o'lrnrtunity of seeing Sini'h'a new Combination eve it is tco late. .

SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION.

The animal public meeting o/ tho Smi^ay-fo'inol TJninn was he'd Ust evening in 'Wollosiey-sfcreot. Mr J. O. Firth in the clriir. 'The proceedings opened with a Irsmn by tlio r.hoir »nd audience, and prayer by IVVr McMattOTS, I'lvi chairman ti-on delivered a lengthy address on tlie present position nr.d prospects of the Vuckh-.nd branch of the Union, wd in revi. vy ing- the sm i'!,T in its general foatnr-'s, ho regarded the I'iiion and the SnndaT-gchrol as the most Important institutions of the day. Woro. there no other sen*© In wbidi these institutions h:id vandr.vnd e.reat service to tho world at largo, they had done great service in presenting the (.pfcfc-o'e of so many yovms; m*n and women With drawing thorns Ivor, from tho world and devoting their t'mo. intelligence, asd efforts iv train ing otHr p'ople's children without any other reward than *h«t of n rood conscience. Mr Lyons, or,e of the honorary see^i-v.iir, r.nd the ai.nuil report, which was of a very eiicovmiginff diameter, and shewed thac a very Jarsrn amount of work ;had been dor.i! by liberal-minded workers in the pood cause of raising the young, intellectua'ly, morally, and rnlieiousV. i'hn treasurer1!) statement Bhswed the state of the funds ns follows: Ttecoiois, including previous bilmce of £13 2 s OH, £7SB 19a Id ; expend! tuvp £71:"". 7s Sd. The as;ots of to Uniran amounted to £10f!(i 8s Yd : h'n.hilitii-.s. £.191 11s ">.l ; leaving a credit balance of £Goll7s '2d in fivour of the TTr ion. SeveralfXfiellent epHeches wore subsequently rt< livead by the "Rev. W Her Harris, on The SfibbKh School, p. great rower for good ; Mr JoiKh Martin, on civil edneition; Rtv Alexander Reid, on tho duty of Christian parents in relation to the S >bbat,h school. The !,p«oc!ic- of these ;rf>nt'omc.n wore .ill to the pjint, and full ofinterestinc: th-uiihts and snegosiioin. Tho choir at ii torva's pans; Siiveral of Moony and Pankey a hymns in a lively and effective m %nuer, '1 he Newton choir, which nvinoed iroprovnmerjt in singing, received the thanks of the andieoce cor.jointly with ihe chiii; nwn. The TJov W. Harris pronounced th«s buncdlC' tion, and the meating separated.

Startling Occurrance.

A public street is seldom the scene of an accouchement, but such, an incident un fortunately took placo in Fort-street this morniflg. At about ten o'clock this morning some children discovered a woman lying concealed among the docks at the back of Mr Robert's gum store, and at a short distance from her a newly born dead child. One of the children ran to the police station, and gave information of what he had seen. Detective Jeffrey and Constable Smith immediately ran to the spot. Constable Smith at a glance took in the position of affairs and recollecting that he had seen Dr Goldaboro' at Mr Aickin'g, chemist, he called a cab and drove up to the medical gentleman with the word 3 — "Doctor, come quickly. We've got a delicate case for you in the street, which re quires immediate attention." With his usual promptness the doctor repaired to the scene, but found that nature had been beforehand with him. The mnther was at once removed in a cab to the hospital, where she is reported doing better than could be expected. _ The birth was premature, and the child did not live,

WAIKATO NEWS.

Ytfe cull the following from the WaiTcato Times of yestorday :—

ALTSXANDBA,

There has been little stirring here this last week. Very little produce has as yet been brought down, threshing operations not yet being finished. A match for £50 a side be tween the Ngatiuawawairo and Houana Maiho's (Waikato) machines, was to have come off, as to which would do the moat work in four, hours. However,_ as they seemed to think the machines, like horses, required some training, they began two or three days beforehand trying what they could do, and the result was an irrepairable breakdown of the Waikato's, at least for some time to come.

There is a report at Kuiti that a European and four natives have boon seen atiout the bush there endeavouring to capture Winiata I do not credit this myself, but send it you for what ib is worth, the European is said to belong to Cambridge. The contractors, Messrs H Sourhie and Carter are busy at the preliminary work necessary for the repair of the Waipa bridge j but if the river continues so low as at present I am afraid it will be some time ere they have it completed in consequence of the difficulty of getting the necessary material ou the ground.

HAMILTON.

The time for opening the new church and holding the co'Tfirmation service, which was to have taken puce ou the 2Gth instant, has been postponed for a week in consequence of the inability of the Bishop to be present by ths time first fixed upon. His Lordship, who has already commenced his pastoral visit to the Waikato district, and passes through Hamilton to-morrow on his return, will opea the church in the morning and hold his confirmation service on the afternoon of the 2nd April.

CAMBRIDGE.

The Messrs. Lamb are busy with their steam-threshiug machine, and it is likely that they will be in full employment for some time. The funeral of the late Mr. Robinson took place on Thursday last aud was largely attended. The service was impressively read by the Key. Father Golden.

The Eden Terrace residents have for some considerable time past been longing for the old familiar sound of the " postman s knoofc By an advertisement in our issue of this evening it will be seen that a public meeting is to be held on Monday evening to take the necessary steps for the introduction into their street of a real live postman.

'Well, my good fellow,'said a victorious general to a brave son of Erin after a battle, ' and what did you do to help us gain this victory?' ' Do?' replied Mike; 'may it please your honor, I walked up boldly to won of the inimy, ani cut off his feet. ' Cat off his feet 1 and why did you not cut off his head?' s»id the general. 'Ah,',an faith, that was off already,' said Mike. _^

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Holiday MaJnng. Great preparations are being made for the races. No work will be done ?iter to morrow until next week. There are great expectations that the Gol conda will turn out & rich claim. Nothing to-day from the Union Bench. The Pride of Tokatea is looking well for gold.

HAMILTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The Governor was received very quietly. At Ngaruawahia last night a few flags were flying. His Kxcellency passed through Hamilton at ten this morning. No notice whatever was taken of him. I\'o one turned out. He passed on do Cambridge im mediately.

MAKETU.

From our own Correspondent.) This day,

My messenger has just returned from Paoroa. He reports that the meeting is virtually over. The natives are somewhat divided, bufc are determined to carry out the Arawa agreement and not let the land go, nor any survey be carried on, on account of the Government, until all native claims and dis puted titles are settled. The small talk may occupy the natives for some days yet.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This clay. Fitzlierbert is Confident of Change of Ministry. Political rumours are beginning to circu late once more. Fitzherbert is said to be quito confident there will be a change of Ministry next session : one of his close connections goes even so far as to say that he knowa Fitz will be in office noxt session. ■ The " 2Tew Zealand Times" and its Prospects. A passage in a letter of the Wellington correspondent of the Otago Daily Times excites attention hero, being beyond its usual mendacity. The passage refers to the JVew Zealand Times, which, it is known, has largely increased its circulation juid advertising during the past year, though, stiil hampered by the financial fooling at a tart, and the over-management of the past year. The paper will be carried on by the Company. The ''Argus" and the ''Post."

Mr Gillon, proprietor of tho Argus, who waa spoiled in his littlo game concerning it, ia very angry, and does his best to decry it. Tho d.rgua has not injured the Post, in the least, but by slavering the Government is not gain \nn ground iv public estimation. Tlie Dangers of Asphalt Manufacture-

In manufacturing aaphalb to-day tho tar boiled over, and in a moment the Corpora tion shed was in flame?, and a horse and dray that stood closa by were burned to a cinder before any help could be given. The horso way worth .LZO, and had only been purchased that morning by the poor carter, who lost another only a day or two before through carting worfc weed.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day, Proposed Harbour Works.

The Governor has intimated through the Superintendent his intention to visit Napier on the 30th inst.

Public opinion is greatly divided on tho proposed haibour works. At the Harbour Board meeting to-day the members divided, when the vote 3 were even. Mr Ormond gave both his original and casting vote, thereby agreeing to cause Mr Carruthei-'s plan to be adopted. A large section of the public believe that the coat of £75,000 may as well be thrown into the sea. Public opinion is in favor of a breakwater

NAPIER.

(Per Press Telegram Agency) This day.

The Harbour Board met to-day. Car ruthers plan for the harbour works were adopted, and a committee appointed to arrange the loan and make enquiries respect ing timber.

A large number of natives and Europeans are at Olive at the exhumation of the bones of Te Moanatmi.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Dunedin Races

The privileges for the race meeting rea lised £1903. including gates, £7SO; stand, £305 ; saddling paddock, £205 ; and cards, £105.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR THURSDAY MAY 9, 1881.



WANTED, a Farm Labourer that can cut and trusa hay fit for market.— Apply at this office. T ODGE WAITEMATA, No. 689, E.C. Ju A Lodge of Instruction for the above Lodge will meet This (Wednesday) Evoning, at the Lodge-room, Masoiiic Hotel, at 7,30. RTCHD. B. VANOE, Secretary. 10. X., S. U. , Hope of Auckland Tent. Ml Members of the above are invited to the Anniversary Soiree of the Eden Tent, to be held in the Newmarket Hall on Friday next, the 17th inst. Ten on the Tabla at 6.30. Tickets, to admit bearer and lady, may be obtained from the Secretary, It. H Hughes; or by giving the Quarterly Password at the doors mm Town Clerk's office, March 1.1876. BY-LAW TO ABATE SMOKE NUISANCE. The following Draft By-law is published for general information and will bo considored by the City Council at a {Meeting to be held on the 20th instant. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Cleric. DRAFT BY-LAW, No — In pursuance of Section 186 of the "Municipal Cor porations Act, 1867,' the Council ot the City of Auckland ordain as follows thitis to say :— 1. From and after the date of this Eye-law coming into operation, every occupier of any fireplace or lurnacc within the said city used in the working of any Steam Engine or in any Mill, Factory, Dye-house, or Brewery, or in any Manufactory whatsoever (although a steam engine be not used therein) shall erect or raise every chimney in connection therewith now built or hereafter to be bvtilt sixty f let in height at least above the surlAce of the ground adjoining to such chimney. 2. Any such occupier who bning thereto required in writing by the Town Clerk of the said City shall after a lapse of (14) fourteen days neglect or refuse to raise any such Chimney now built to the height hereinbefore pro vided shall on convictiou thereof, forfeit and pay a penalty not exceeding Five Pounds and a further penalty not exceeding Forty Shillings for every day while such default is continued. 3. Any person who after notice in writing by the said Town Clerk so to do refuses or neglects for the space of fourteen days to raise any chimney hereafter to be built within the said city for the purposes hereinbefore mentioned or in connection therewith to the height hereiubefore provide'!, shall on conviction thereof, forfeit and pay for such refusal or neglect a. penalty not exceeding (£5) five poumis, and a penalty not exceeding Forty Shillings for every day while tucii default is continued. TVTOTICE.—I will not be responsible ■xS for any debts contracted In my name without my written order—Martha Bowden.| jj^teaSJJ^iSii ~ vaabrtyl'l ecfi



WANTED, a first -ekes Cook.— Apply at tho Cafe, Occidental Hotel, Vulcan Lano. 117 ANTED, the ' Business Men of '* Auckland to knnw that the Shilling Lunch or Dinner at Riordnn's Hotel and Cafe, Fort-street, coin prises all the delicicies of the saason. WANTED, an experienced Brewer. Nono other need apply to Box 31, Post office a respectable Youth v * about 15 or 1(5; must lin ersfand accounts. —Apply on Fn'day to F Quiclr, Elliot-street. aInTEI), a Dairymaid ahle to milk —M. Somerville, 125, Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable person as Hoarder at fifth house from ReHervoir, Knwngabape Road. No children. Terms, 18s per week. ANTED Known, that Alexander Tait, BlackemiUi, &a, has removed to his new premises, Lome-street, six doors above the old shop, midway between Victoria and Welleßley-streetH East. . W' "ANTED JSnown, that George S. Stevens (Into Billiard Marker of Governor Browne Hotel), lias leased the Billiard Room at tlio Victoria Hotel, Victoria-street. Old friends will receive tlin best attention. One of .Alcock's best Tables and nppurtenangeß in splendid ordei\ ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply at Mr R. Oarntne'p, opposite tlie Jews Cemetery. Kavangahape Road. W~ ANTED, two good Bluestonc Cutters.—Apply at 'the New Provincial spital ANTED, a Boy.-Apply to I. Phillips Qnoon-Rtroot. WANTED, a Nureegivl about 14 to mind a baby.—Mrs Ferguson, Mount St. Mary's lioml. Ponsonby, T$T/\NTED, i\n Improver to tho Vt Cabinet Msldng. Afro a Y'.utb with soino knowledge of Upholstery or French Polishing— Aprly r.t Use Victi'iii Furritnra Mart, Vlctoria-streot Hasti ; next tie Grcjhonnd Hotel. WANTED, intending buyers of a Sewing Machine to inspect Taylor'sPatrnt Machine before pnrcnasinj?. Hundreds of this genuine and superior mnchino now in imp. In Auck land—T. Peacock, Optician, opposite Poat-oflice, Snorllnnd-Btreat. TKTA N TED, a General Servant.— V ¥ Mrs Joiinstonp, Alton Road. TIT ANTED, Railway Labourers for W tho Mount Rocbfort Contract, Westport. Only experieTicei workmen required, to whom good wngofl will be given.—Applj'to Mr .lay, Engineer, Westport. WANTED, within a few minutes walk of Uniied Service Hotel, a Bedroom with "so of Sitting-room nnd uaitial Boird.—Addresß '■ 11. H.," S'Aii cilice. WANTED immediately a "Collar Maker.— Apply to P P Webfiler, Ilarmss Maker, Queen-stre:e, next ITnion Bank. TI7 ANTED Known, that Mrs. » ? Ei«!oßim, DrPßfim iker, r lias moved to tho premiFes lately ocen iod by Geortro Quick, Esq., in Wellesley-streAt, two doors below Hobson-street. WANTED, a good strong Geneva! Sei-vant ; rfiferenco required.—Mra Morley, Haveloclt Honco, Pymontls-slreet, WA jS TED, a good General Servant; references iv-quired.— Staii Oflice. AS TED Known, that Stretton's Book, Stationery, nnd Wool D»pot 1b Re moved from Grey-street to tlie shop lately occupied by K. Waters, 208, Qneon-Btreet, opporito McArtiiur, Blient and Co 's now promised. YYf/' A N"T ED, two good steady -' v Compositors for the WailMi-O Times Reply immediately to the Manager, Hamilton, \vaikato. WA WTED, Good Tailors ; highest wn^es given —W. Rat tray, CO, Queen-Btrcet, WANTED Known, that from my lons experience in tho sale and repairs of Sowing Machines, I am enabled with confidence to state that tlio Howe Shuttle Machine is without exception (bo best one made. It is better In principle, better made, lias a larger shuttle, use a smaller needle for the panic sizn thread, makes a better stitch, is simple and less liable lo get out of order than any other I have just received the first consignment per p.«. Hero. Weekly or monthly payments,—GEO. W. HE-tLOP, Engineer, Agent, The Fitting Shop, Short land-stroet. ANTED, 10,000 People to attend at the Clearing"-out Sale of Boots, which will be given at prices to suit the depressed state of th > times.—Garrott Bros., Dublin Boot Pactorj', VJi: field-street, Auckland; and Devon-strett, Now Ply mouth On and nfter Mendsy, the 20th March, Quick's Ponsonby BuSFC3 will run as under, leaving the Union Bunk Corcor every IB minutes from Sam to 7 pni. Parlies tiavelling can have meokly, monthly, or riuiirtfirly tiohets at Reduced Fares by applying at tho oflice, "Victoria-street. P. QUICK. March 10, IB7C. pOMFORT&BLB Board and Lodg- V^ ing for two single Men in a healthy part of Ihe town ; tefas ruoconite. — Apply store opposite Masonic ITottl, Piinces-strcet. p^MFORTABLE~"Board and Lodg"- V_y ings in the moat? healthy part of the North Shore; terms moderate.—for addresa apply this office. HMO SADDLEKS.—A steady man, _L with fair knowledge of tho trade, seeks em ployment.—" Saddler," Star Office. 17UyUND7'a Cheque for £100, drawn q by Henry Jas Turner on National Bank of New Zealand.—Owner please apply to Mr Bowden on the Cabstand. TWO or three respectable young Men can be accommodated with Board and Resi dence in a hoaltby locality.—Address WJ, Star Office.__ TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage in Princes-street—Apply to Hatawel\, Grocer. HPO LET, a neat 5-roomed Verandah JL Cottage, detached, in Nelson-street.—Apply at the Custom-house Hotel, Fort-Btreet. I^o LET, Rooms in. a healthy situa tion in Princes-street, with every convenience. 11. Collison, Bakor, Piiuces-street. I^o LET, Salisbury House, Mount Albert, Day and Boarding School—a rare oppor tunity for a lady wishing to open sciiool.—Apply office of this paper. TO LET, Furnished Apartments for one or two gentlemen in Parnell.—For address apply at this office. f^O Grocers and Wine and Spirit -a- Merchants —Wanted by a Younsj Man, an en gagement as Traveller, Salebmau, or Counter-hand; 8 years' experience, and can produce references from come of the principal houses in Melbourne; security given if required.—Apply by letter Amoy, Post-office. T^T O~ T^ I O E. To Banks will be CLOSED on FRIDAY, (he 17th instant, St. Patrick's Day. TTICTORIA Q (JADEANT. For Sala, four Allotments and two Cottages ; 94 feet frontage. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. 0 RUBBLE-MASONS. Tenders will be received by tho undersigned np to the 15th instant, for the erection of Scoria Founda tions on the old Supreme Court site. Plans, &c. at my oflice, Queen-street, P. HERAPATH, Architect. rin O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noou of the 20th instant, for Taking Down and Rebuilding the Front Elevation of the City Club, Shortland-street. R. KJBALS & SOK. Architects. Insurance Buildings. PARTING SCORIA ASH ON \J ■ G-RKAT NORTH ROAD. Tenders will be received at the Superintendent's office until noon of Monday, the 20th instant, for Carting Scoria Ash for the maintenance of Great North Road. Specification can be seen at the Public Works Office, bhortland-Blraet. READER WOOD, Provincial Secretary. rrTo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Thursday, the 23rd inetant, for the erection of a Bricfc Building in AVyndhaiß-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, '''.' Arohiteot.



pETNCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessne ~ .. Mr. B. J. De Lias, Directress .. .. Bliss Lydla Howarde. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, March 15, Last Night OP MISS LYDIA HOWARDE IN NEMESIS. Thursday Evening — Benefit of Mettle. SolanßO Navaro. Special Programme. See Advertisements. I>r< ss Circle Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s 6(1; Pit, Is. Doors open at 7.30. overture at eight rtiarp. Reserved Scats may bo secured, and Tickets ob tained, at Upton and Co.'s. Attendance in Cloak-room. r\ I T V HALL. THIS (WEDNE?DAY) EVENING, March 15, Lost Nfght but One of Smith's New Combination. Entire Change of Programme, nnd First Appearance of MR HENRY TALBOT, The Great English Tenor. ■ FIRST NIGHT 01? "WILL ARD'S LIGHT SEANCE; Or, a Night with the Spiritualists ! Introducing Mysterious Bell-ringing, Floating Instru ments, and other Extraordinary Phenomena, hitherto ascribed to the so-called Spirit Media. New Soug3 by R. W. Cary, the Eminent Baritone ! Now Ballads by Miss Lane, the Pleasing Soprano ! New Characters by WIT/LAUD, the Protean Wonder ! New Figures by the ROYAL MAIUOjnEXTJES, and Funny Fantoccini ! New Acts by Paul Verona, and Azeiia's Last Sensation ! Tiik Nioiit of thr Bfahds.— Mr. John Smith will present every purchaser of a Ticket to lUo First or Second Seats with his Portrait and Biography containing amusing incident') of his Travels in India, China, mid Hiain. Hpi-IE 19th Annual Meeting of the »- Auckland Ladies Benevolent Society will be hold in tfie Lecture Room of the Young Men's Christian Association, on Thursday Evening, iyr;<rch 10. Th* clwir will bo taken at half-past 7 o'clock by His Honor Sir fieorge Grey. T 0. ■ G. T. Stab ot Newton Lodou:. MTTSICAL and LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT in the Congregational School-room, Newton, on THURSDAY, March lfl, 187G, by the best Amateur Talent in Auckland, Professor Butchscow will pre side at the Pianoforte. Refreshments provided. Admission, Is. "PUBLIC MEETING of the residents JL in and about EDEN TERRACE, will be held on MONDAY, 20tti Instant, in the Mount Eden Pclinolr.iom, to commence at 8 p.m., to consider a Postal Delivery. QT. JA MES' S0 NDAY-« CHOOL. 0 —The Panorama of the Rhino Valley, disclosing View:? from Amsterdam, Frankfort, Geneva, Venice, Home, &c, will bo exhibited in the room cf the Young Mon's Christian a siocitvtion, TUB EVEN ING. To corunence at half-past seven o'clock. Admission: Adults, 1b; Children, Gd. _ T7IVENTNG Classes will be held in JjJ St. Matthew's Schoolroom on and after Mon duy, tho 20th iTiHtant, commencing at 7 p.m. In struction: Usnal Knpllßh course, i'ree-tiaml anu mechanical drawing, and various other branches of education.—St. Matthew's School, Geo. F. S. Horsey, ' Master. __^____ HENDERSON'S MILL EACES. To be hold at Jlenclerßon'a Mill, ST. PATRICK'S DAY, MARCH 17, 187 G. Handicap HunniiE Rack (12 noon) of 15 soys, over 8 flights of hurdles 3ft. Oin. hif;h, 2 miles. Entrance, 30s, on nomination 15s. on acceptance 15b. , st. ft. 1 Mr lien wood's bs? Secret (late Gameboy), aged .. H 0 2 Mr Ellin's bf,' Paddy, Gyrs 10 7 3. Mr Abbot's bit g Kly-by-Night (late Chiy snliß), aged 30 4 i. Mr Martin's b m Maryaun, aged .. .. 10 0 Maidkn Plate (12.30 p in.) of 12 sovb. Entrance, 1 pov. U tniles, open to all horses that have never won public money. St. 11). 1. Mr Cowen's bin Beauty, fiyrs .. .. 9 4 2. Mr M Gee's b g RoblnMon Crusoe, sged .. 0 4 3. Mr Hepburn's b m Bell Bird, Gyrß .. .. 9 4 4. Mr ElUb'scl) {,'Sam, 6yrs 0 4 5. Mi1 Campbell's oh g Derby, 4yra .. .. 811 0. Mr Scott's oh g Napanapa 4yrs .. .. 811 7. Mr liamb'a b m Lalabt-le, 3yra .. .. 7 8 8. Mr Dnnn'3 b m Rosebud, 3yre .. .. 7 8 Settlers' Race (1 y.ra.) of 10 soys. Entrance 1 soy. 1 mile, catch weights. For all horpes the bona fide pro erty of settlers in the district. Maori Rack (1.30 p.m.) of —soys. Ridden by Maoris Hendehson's Mill Handicap (2 p.m) of 20 soys. Entrance 2 fovs, 1 soy on nomination. 1 soy on acceptance, 2 miles ; second horse 3 sovd. St. Ib. 1. Mr Kelley's b g Dainty, aged -8 10 2 Mr Master's b m Deception, Gyrs .. .. 8 7 8. Mr McGeo's b m May Moon, 4yrs .. .. 8 4 4. Mr Ellis's eh g Sam, Oyrs 8 0 5. Mr Scott's eh g Napanapa, 4 yrs :. .. 7 0 6. Mr Lamb's eh m Lulabele, 3yrs .. .. 612 Posy Race (2 30 p.m.) of 10 sovb Entrance 1 soy; 1 niile. For Ponies 14 hands and under; Bat; 71b extra per inch up to 14 hands 2 inches. Consolation Stakes (3 p.m.) of 5 sovb. Entrance 10m ; 1 mile. Sack and Foot Races, fie. Second horse to save his stake. -Three"horses to enter or no race. Qualification fee 1 soy, except in Hack and Pony Race. To be run uuder the Auckland Racing Club Rules Decision of Stewards to be final. Ton per cent, deducted from stakes if necessary. Entries to be made before 5 o'clock p.m. on the 11th March, 1876, at the Oratia Hotel, Henderson's Mill, for Hurdle, Maiden Plate, and Handicap Races, and ■weights to ba declared on Monday, 13th March, 1876, at the Auckland Hotel, Auckland, at 8 p.m. K. J. VERCOE, Secretary. -VT O T I O E. TO COACH-MAKERS, WHEEL WEIGHTS, AND OTHERS. A RARE OPPORTUNITY. To be Disposed of, a first-class Business in the above line, in one of the best positions in Auckl and, with an extensive Yard, Shop, and Sheds, and nearly a five years lease. The present occupier giving up on account of ill-health. For particulars apply to H. MANN, Coach Builder, Queen-street. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL^ Wellington-street. The Evening Classes -will be re-opened on HiIOSS DAY, March 6, at 7 p.m. Terms :—Senior Class: English, Arithmetic, Book keeping, &c, is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Class, Is per weok. Pbench Classes, conducted by Mons. F. Peltzer, of the College of Henri Quatre, Paris. Terms, Is per lesson of one hour; three lessons per weeh, 2s 6d " A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY LATE TRAIN. Until further notice, a Late Train will leave Onehunga for Auckland every Saturday night at 7.0. returning from Auckland at 11.15. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. OARD and RESIDENCE for two respectable Men.—For address apply, to the Star office. BOARD & RESIDENCE for two Gentlomen in Upper Symonds.-street. — For particulars apply to Mr King, Druggist. Queen-street TCT AY A L BRIGADE. A General Meeting of the above will be held at Grattan's Thames Hotel at 8 o'clock on MONDAY Evening, 20th instant, for the purpose of establishing a Bowing Club in connection with the same. All Members of Brigade and persons desiroiiß of joining willjplease attend. AUCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. ST. PATRICK'S DAY. RETURN FARES AT SINGLE RATES ! TR*I^S williun between Auckland and Onehunga every hour fcorn Sam until 0 p m, leaving Auckland at the hour, and Onehunga at 14 minutes past the hour. Late Train from Onehunga to Auckland at 7pm; return at 11,15 p m. Trains to and from Mercar and intermediate Station as usual. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, . . . , General Manager.



A NNUAL CLEARING-OUT SALE OF SURPLUS DRESS MATERIALS, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HAS COMMENCED HIS ANNUAL SALE OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK AHD COLORED SILKS, CAPES, JACKETS, FISCHUS, ETC., ETC. The Prices of all the above have teen Greatly Reduced. 25 (o 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 tho wc&ther during Sac Spring and Sumnur Sea Eon, there is a large surplus of excellent patterns in DRESS MATERIALS to select from. During this Hieap Clewing B*J* of Summer Drcsn Materials — Manchester Goods, Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, Clothing, and Fancj' Goods, will be sold'at Unusually Low Prices. H. ATKINS. miMBER! TIMBER! The Uni n Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay, have on hand a very large Stock of all kinds of Timber for Buildings, and an unsurpassed quality of Second-class Stuff at very low rates. Sashea, Doors, Mouldings, and Tongued and Grooved and Wide Boards, also very chiap. iTT 17<0E EAGLAN AND $LjN|raj, -*- WAITARA. GO-AHEED TO-MORROW (Thursday), at 2 p.m. W. LODDER, B. TONKB] [R. O. CARE. FRIDAY MARCH 24, ' AT TWO O'CLOCK AFTERNOON. GREAT UNRESERVED SALE OF ALLOTMENTS, NEAR ELLERSLIE STATION, WHAKATITI, MAUNGAKARAMEA, KARIOPJ, KORARAREKA, WAIUKU. B. TONES & CO. HAVE received instruction from Robert Graham. Esq., who has resolved to devote his whole attention to the Waiwera Hot Springs, to sell, at the Brunswick Mart, Queen-street, on Friday, the 24th inatant, at 2 p.m., A Largo number of ALLOTMENTS near the BllersUe Station, Panmure Road. These allotments are admirably situated for country residences, and will be sold positively Without Reserve. Also, The Land known as Whabatiti, consisting of S6B acres, about one mile (on the coast) North of Tararu, Thames. Part of it is rich alluvial soil, well wooded and watered, and will make an excellent farm. Also, 362 acres of Land in the Parish of Maunßakara /mea, County of Marsden. ( Lot No 86, 183 acres Lot No 77.112 acres Lot No 67,117 acres Also. The south-western middle portion of allotment 6, Parish of Kariol. County of Rutland, con taining about 40 acres. ALSO, 24 acres of Land at Kororareka (Bay of Islands), adjoining the Flagstaff Reserve. Also, Waiuku Lands, viz :— Lot 11, near village, 92a. Or. 16p. Lot 12, near village, 188a. lr. lip. Terms:—Under £30. cash; over £30, one-third cash; balance by promissory note at three and four months. B. TONES.] [R. C. OABR FRIDAY, MARCH 17. IMPERATIVE SALE. ALLOTMENT FREEMAN'S BAY AND OKAHU. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell on Friday, at 12 o'clock, Lot 105, Ryle-street, Brookville, Freeman s Bay, 33 x 120 Lot 86, Okahu, 42 acres TO-MOKROW. C I T V M A R T. RETAIL STOCK GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, &c. FOR ABSOLUTE UNRESERVED SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Thursday next, at 11 o'clock prompt, A Large and Well - assorted Stock of General Drapery Clothing, etc, etc., Comprising— White and Grey Calicoes Sheetings, Towels, Towelings 'Damasks, Table Covers, Curtains Linens, Diapers, Glass Cloths Flannels, Serges, Crimean Shiriings Blankets, -white and coloured Rugs, Counterpanes, Quilts French Merinoß ditto, De Lames Black and coloured Twills and Alpacas Glace liUßtres, Balernos Fancy Dress Materials, Grenadines : Prints, Printe . Muslins, Batistes Hosiery, Men's, Women's, and Children's ■ Ribbons, Trimmings, Ornament i Hats, Millinery, Underclothing Men's and Youths' Crimean and other Shirts „ i, Mole and Drill Trcuaere „ ~ Tweed and Doe „ „ „ „ Vests » .». » Suits &C, &C, lie. Special attention of the Trade and Country Buyers is directed to this Sale. The Stock Is all in first-class condition, and suitable for the coming season. ~-■■■ Terms—Liberal



MONDAY, MARCH 20. IMPORT A N^T SAL E. OF EXTENSIVE FREEHOLD FOREST LANDS, IN" THE KAIPARA. FREEHOLD ISLANPS IN THE WIT A NGAREI & MANGAPAI IiIVJGUS. FARM MAUXGAKARAMEA.' VILLA SITES, LAKE TAEAPUNA. : ALLOTMENTS, TOWNSHIP OF WAN GAREI. IN THE ESTATE OF CHARLES WAL TON, DECEASED. THE subscribers have been favoured - with instructions from Jonas Woodwind, fag., Public Trustee for the colony of Nf w Zealand, to soil by public auction, at the Land Mart. Uort-ttreet, on Monday, 20th March, at 12 o'clock. The following Valuable Freehold Properties, in the Estato of Charles Walton, deceased, viz— LotI.—MATAKOB, or LTMESTONE ISLAND situated in the Whangarei river, oppo ie tho Township of Grah&mstown, containing 93 acres and being allotment No 214, of the Parish of Owhiwa, County of Mursaei1. This island as its name denotes, is famous for its limestone, and is roost accessible, being in the fairway of, all steamers and vessels passing to and from Whangarof. It is now in Uio occupation of Mr Edge. Lot 2.—MOTU-O-TAW.VISL\ND is situated in the Waugarei River, a short distance to tho w«at waid of Limestone Island, contains 2 acres 1 rood 11 perches, moie or loss, I-ul 3. —T3 KOARIS ISTj ANr», sHuat din UieMmga pai J\iver, near to the landing place; containing 35 acres. 10t4.--MATJIfaiIC.AEA.MEA : Allotment 1, Pariah of Maur.fr*kararaea, County of Marsde'n, con taining 130 acves. This block was specially reserved by thu Chief Tiraru .is bung Ilia best land in the distiict, and h;.s a largo frontage to the Tauraroa Crest. Lot 5.— WHANGARBI: Lots 1 wd 2, section 1 of subdivision of part of lot 1, Parish of Wharga rei, County of Mnr&dcn, 61 feet 0 inches front age to Cameron-street, by a large ftonnage to the Waiarohia Kiver, and iaciog the public landing place. Lot 6.-WHAT: GAREI: Lot 5, section 1 of a sub division of a part of Canmli's grant 33 f^et frontage to the public roatl ami close to the landing place. Lot 7.—TB HOAKGA, 285 aces, more or loss, situ ate at TeWairoa, in the District of Wairoa, Kalpara, County of Mnrsden, being part of a block of land called or k own by the name of "Te Hoanga," and numbered 2Mn, and bounded on the west by the Wairoa River, and on the eat by the Manganul River. Lot 8.-MA.UNGABU BLOCK, 21,310 acres, situated at Te Wairoa, in the District of Wairoa, Kni« para, County of Kobßon, numbered 311. This property deserves the especial attention of saw mill proprietors, timber merchants, capi talists, and others, as beir.g the only available block of Kauri Forest land to bo obtained in this district, and possessing n largo fr r.tss;e to the Wairoa Iliver, The timber can easily be removed when desired, To i'ur.ilitnto inspec tion, the block has been subdivided into six ■ large allotments, the boundary li' es have all been cut, and the O rvtrnmr-nt road tunning - > from the Wairoa River 11 Bokiunpru Ins been felled the full width, and stumped and cleared to a width of 30 feet In the ceniro. Allotment No 1 contains 3 ill) acrr-s, lias a . frontage of about S\ miles to ihe Wairoa Iliver, an i commences about 13 miles from Mail go- , whare, at which place vessels of 1200 tons are . regularly laid alongside the bank of the river. From Mangawhare, tho Wairoa River is nnvi gable for good-sized vessels to its junction with the Mangakahia and Wnirua, Which is a iliß tance of about CO miles by water from Manga whare. Part of the land on allotment lis of good agricultural quality, and the whole of it is well-watered, and of easy accessibility; its . principal value, however, lies in its pospessing a large area of standing Kauri Timber, large . quantities of which are suitable for f pars. This lot immediately adjoins the well-known Kauri Bush owned by Mr Dargaville, which is a con tinuation of tho Maungaru Forest. Allotment No. 2 contains 2002 acres, and possesses a large proportion of Kami timber, which can be got out to the Woiioa River (to which it has a irontage) at a saall cof.t. Some of the land within this lot is exceedingly fertile , , and well watered. Allotment No, 6, containing 3907 acres, in cludes within its boundaries a large proportion ; of good agricultural land, and a very iai-ge pro- ■ po.tion of kaui timber. It also fronts the j Wairoa River, and bounds the farm and vine- ~ yard of Mr. B. Boff. This lot possesses a.. ---frontage of about two miles to a Government Road, which runs from the Wairoa River to I Holiianga, felled to the full width of one chum and stumped and cleared to a width of 30 feet in the centre. Allotments Nos. 3 and 4. containing, respec tively, 2414 and 2396 acres, have frontages to - the Manga';ahia Kiver and to the Government Eoad before mentioned. Both of these lots possess some of the best standirg Kauri timber, in the Province, which can be got out at a com . paratiyely small outlay. The Mangakahia River is navigable for a considerable distance to the Northward of the Maungaru Block. Allotment No 5, G459 acres, has a frontage to :,, the main road between Wairoa and Hokianga. '■ The land is of excellent quality, tt>e forest ia » open, and is comprised principally of Foffc woods, The whole is well watered. Lot 9.—TAKAPUNA : Lot i, section 6 of villa sites, Lake Taliapiina, containing 1 acre 1 rood 20 perches, has a large frontage to tho Lake, and . adjoins tho property of W. J. Hurst, Esq. Lot 4, section 3, contains 1 aero 3 roods 5 perches, and is situated between the properties of Messrs Hurst and Meatyard. Lot 7, section 2, contains 2 acres 2 perches, has a large frontage to the sea beach, and also adjoins the properties of Messrs Hurst and Meatyard, Plans of the Properties, and further particulars can be obtained at the Offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MARCH 16, AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON. FERNSIDE, PON SON BY. GEO. W. BINNEY IS favcrared by S. Jones, Esq., with the disposal by public auction, at his Mart, on Thursday, the 16th instant, at 12 o'clock, Of that truly charming Property '" FCRNRiDU,'' which has been sub-divided into 24 Splendid Bailding Allotments, with large frontages to Franklin Road and Fernleigh-street. Kach allotment commands an extensive view of the city and harbour. The ornamental trees on each are unsurpassed by arjy in the pro" vince in growth and variety, tho majority having been planted' many years ago by ex 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 pegged off. [ Lithographed plans and every information can bo obtained at tbe auctioneer's. The terms are most liberal. Purchasers are only required to pay one fourth of the purchase money now, and the balance can be paid off at any time within 4 years, and reduced by payments of not less than £2b. The title is under the Land Transfer Act. , i. The dock, reclamations, and other public improve.! ments are rapidly drawing the population to the westward of the city, and Franklin Koad west eDjoya all the city's advantages without its taxes. Pernside was purchased for its magnificent position 20 years ago, and during that period it has been con- ; stantly improved and ornamented at a very laigo ex-' penditure. ■ FRIDAY, MARCH 177" :.-. t HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, > CEDAR PIANOFORTE, &c. } &a, &c. • / , THE subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, the 17tli instant, at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of Ward robe, Clothes PreßS, Chests Drawers, Bedsteads, Bedding, Washstands ana Ware, Musical Bos, &c. Also, Handsome Cedar Pianoforte, by Ohappell and SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ..: c TO-MORROW, KOON. EAST-STREET. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AND EFFECTS. : :: ;u*j R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions ''from Mr U. Hurrell (who is removing to Dunedin) to sell by auction, at his resid nee East street, next door to Dr. Wallis', To-morrow at 32 o clock noon, 'His Household Furniture and Effects, consisting of Parlour, Bedroom, and Kitchen Furniture, Couch. and Easy Chairs in green rep, Tables, Chairs, Carpets Cheat Drawers, Glass and Eai tlionwara, Kitchen Utensils, Iron Bedsteads, &c;, &c.