Con.fr, Col__ngt.oo.l-. treet; Edward .Tames Baiby, jr.w North Rtad r Mf.hael i os elln. Alma pWo Frewan's Pay; Mr .Vm. Buk., Vi cent street • Mr Speahrnan, >.wm_rket, Mr J Mills, Parnell K.«d. and Mr A Gibbons, Sew North Koad. Diarß.i_rc-.oN or frikes. By seven cVoci, the Temperance Hall was crowded to exies-s by %isi o*s, and etiira_ce ot air G eoig. Orey was the B'/nal f r long and irma-nse chee lug. Mr David "oldie, who has worked intensely for the success of the workmen's exhibition, at once intro duced Sir Georpo to Mr Robert Gralum, the h>ir man, who express d his ple»snn» at.iet«g cdl-d v on to preside. *ir (.eorge Orey rhe. pro. *ded ogi.e away the prizes with c mplinients ad words of .r> conrairerneDt to each of thH prize-t.kfi s and at ihe com. v ion Sir Goo'Ke exoressert the pleasure which thn sigh, of the exhiliir. had (.iv^n to him and he trusted that these exhibitior a would be contiDo.d and increase, in future years He nou d »s.Uro them that all such exhibitions would And in hira a W-irrn fr end and su_porter, a vote <>1 thinks on the motion of Mr I». Goldie, ti Sir Geo-g* Gr^y ami Mr X ■ rabam, was c-rried by ace amation. We may mention also that much credi,. is duero Mr Greco, Mr Bullen, ard other gardene-rs, who took much trouble in endeavouring to aid rhe •_. w and nhoie beautiful fl iw^ring plants formed the central feature of the Exhibition. Mr W SwanSiin aljo reniered essential servi eby r fferipg prl_es and entered hear tily into tho plan proposed for the improve -tent or working men's homes and gardens. Tho handsome fern case and ronke.y mentinred in our repo/t of yesterday was mado by Mr. Thomas lawson, of .Nelson-street.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

SIR GEORGE GREY'S LEOTTTEE.

To-morrow (Friday) ovcnin? f-ir George Grov will deliver his lecture at the roi ms of the Vo msr Men's Christian A.sociation, on " The « nstr-lian Colonic and New Zealand," The pro_erd< of iln lecture will be devoid to the fund? of the Yonrg MeVs As o it tion and the Total Abstiience Soc ety. A.s ihis lecture will be historically and politically instructive and of p-o'otind interest to settlers, we anticip.te a crowded hall. UP THE RHINE. This exfellent vanorama will be exhihr'elfor the second time to-morrnw evening, in the Pitt-street We.leyan fachool r< om, at ball-vast seven o'clock. TdE GkF. >T PYR'MID. Mr Jrhn Batger»ill deliver bis s. .on. lecture thi« evening in *t "ay da i-choolroom, Kyber Pass Ttiis is tbe s cond of tbe series, and will be worth? of sp°cial attention by those who desire useful know ledge. PRINCE OF W*TEI. Mips Jennie Ny -will t*. c her 'a-ewell benefit this evening at tie Piiure of \V_le~ Thnatre, under the patronage ot his Woishlp the M»yor, Caotains Isaacs and Bur. s. and the oflh-ers of th* Auck'and Volun teers The bill of faio promises t > provide the beautiful operaticd-ama, the "Daughterof the Regi ment,'' acrobatic exercises by the brothers Dv Viii., and 'Catching a t.oiernor'- ay ry laughable farce which never fai's in catching the gord humour of the audience Miss »enni« Nye, as au actress, haa many admirers, and will no doubt ensure a la-ge attondanc >of vi ito.3. 1 o morrow ■ vening the Auckland Dramatic Company wi 1 play for the bent-it of Mr and Miss Davies. BENEFIT OF MR AND MIS* 1. * VI PS. We have much pleasure in ral i> g apt ci 1 attention to the tie i>ht ibnd.red by the theatrical i r<f»s-inn i • Auckland to Mr ai d Miss > avie>. As a venTiloqui-t Mr l a»ie» stnnrls at tbe very head of lis p-o c rf.in and during his st*y in « uekiand his . nitruinnients have delighted thousands y.ui g and old in uen land There »re i irtumstai oes . uiroui.diug this ben.ftr. ■which give it a sjeci<_ claim on the purJic as on the prefession, and we have no doubt the oc usion will be honoured by a bumper house. An unusually goad programme has been orepaied.

A Voice from Tapu Creek.

IT TELLS THE STORY OF THAT RURAL SPOT.

Hastings, (Tapu Creek),

Feby 12th 1876 I conSIDICR it necessary in beginning my correspondence to give a short sketch of the rise and progress of this place. In November 1867 when gold was first discovered here by the Messrs Mclsaacs this place was only known to fame by readers of Maori history aa the scene of one of their bloody fights, and tbe burying place of the slain, one aide of the creek (Waipatukahau) and part of the other being tapued hence the name " Tapu ' reek," On gold bring discovered here there was a freat lush, upwards ot two thousand bein. ere at one time, and the amount of alluvi.l gold that was obtained in the gullies and creek by the first prospectors seemed to warrant the rush. Shortly afterwards the Mclsaacs found their celebrated reef which gave such large returns, and enabled them to sell out for several thousands of pounds, it also gave a great impetus to prospecting and numerous leaders and reefs were found. The cry at that time was "Oh : if we had only machinery to crush our quartz what a pile we would make." Buildiugs were being erected rapidly ; we had no less than thirteen public houses, besides numerous places where sly grog waß sold. Buckland, Sanderson, the Auckland Engiueers, also l_angland'n Co-operatives were all erecting machines to crush the rich quartz for the miners and reap a golden harvest to then-selves, but alas ! " the best laid schemes o' mice and men gang aft aglee," as aoon a. they started work they not only crushed the claims out of existence, but were likewise crushed so badly themselves, that three of the batteries changed owners, two of them being taken away from here. Now the miners began rapidly to leave this place until not more than ono hundred were left; houses were taken down and removed, and out of thirteen publicans eleven " were not.'' Still thefe were a few who had faith in the ultimate prosperity of the place, and had adopted General Grant's saying as their motto "keep pegging away." One of these parties erected a four stamper battery in the "Whalebone O.ek on a ciaim known as tbe "Hope." They had to erect two water wheels, one thitty the other twenty-four feet in diameter, to drive their four stampers (water being so scarce) For years they have been p gging away, they have ciu-hed thou sands of tons of quartz, for 1 dwt. to the ton generally have made wages, and are still sanguine that their pile is before them in the ground. If perseverance and indomitable pluck are necessary to success, then they are bound to suc ceed. Another company the " Ballion" (old Fall Moon) are deserving of praise for the great amount they expended in putting in a low level to work the Full Moon leader. After an expenditure of £3,000 in openiog np their ground they are about to reap the reward of their enterprise, the first crushing they had went ab^ut loz. to the ton, this week they finished a crushing of 28 tons for 20oz, sdwts. wiihout crashing the specimens, and exclusive of the gold that will be ob tamed from the blanketings, which I con sider will make the crushing worth loz. to the ton. They are also crushing from another leader, supposed to be the Hnlf Moon lead, which is expected to go at least l^oz to the ton This lead is id excellent Working country of good use, and from their main level they have over two hundred feet of backs, and when once their tramway is finished to the mill _?oz. to the ton would pay well. Another party of (six) enterpris ing men pegged off eleven men's ground nearly thiee years ago. During that time they were supported by Mr Buckland, who gave each £1 per week, besides finding all the mining requisites. They started to work to put id a low level underneath Buckland'a and the " Little Jessie" claims. They have driven over six hundred feet, two hundred of that being along the course of the reef, have put up a rise to within thirty feet from the surface in an immense body of quartz supposed to be ten feet thick, and con sidered to oe worth J> oz. to the ton. They have also an iron tramway between the mine and battery, a quarter of a mile in leugtb, and Buch ia the facility for working the mine that six men will be able to keep the battery of fifteen stamps ao work mghc and day, and 5 dwt. to the ton pay wages ana ftll necessary expense. Tney started crushing a few days ago, and I am happy to state with good payable results. In conclusion I may state that tbe people of ■Tapu are a naid-woikiug indusciious ... (the writer of this being th. ouiy lazy mau hoie). We have not got person, aoctor, lawyer, nor *f__aSH' uC Wtt bavo got a good school- JEwßjQr} BChool-mißtre._, the average at qmM%£m Bchool beiiig about fitty. Iwo *>^?^*^M t^° aDtenaa~ce was ouiy about »^s. Sc*ce * * increase does not ar.se from -o/}n, bat from the healthy state of !r c Bood lames here, and the humidity of the atmosphere, I have no doubt.

Latfst.—Retorting for tbe""Bullion" ju3t going on the " Half Moon" lead worth over two oz. to tho ton, last ton they crushed worth over five oz to the ton, everything looking well in the face, gold in stamper boxes being in large cakes.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before B. C. Barstow, Esq., P.M.)

BRAIN- 3? EVER.

John H. Evan., Joseph Marks, Charles Wilson, and John Barry were severally charged with drunkenne.3, and disposed of in the usual monetary way. William Bobbaon, an old hand, was charged with being drunk last evening, and using obscene language within the hearing of persons in Hobson-street. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Sub-Inspector Pardy said that prisoner went into tbe Old House at Home last even ing, and having drank a g!a9s of ale com menced abusing the landlady. Prisoner begged to apologise to the land lady. He was very sorry, but the beer went tr.raight to his brain and caused a mighty irritation which might havo moved hi 3 tongue. Fined 40s and costs, or 14 days. WOMEN AND CHTL' REN\ Elizabeth Nel. on, a smart young widow, was charged with neghcing to pay arrears £1 15s, due for tbe support of her [child in the fcTowe-.treet Industrial School. Mary Ann Johnstone, a grass or tem porary widow, was charged with failing to pay £3 2., Od. due for the pr.rtial mainten ance of her child in the same place. Susan Wetherell, a widow nn . uffragp, was charged with failing to pay £6 10s. towards the support of her children. Eliz .beth Nelson said she should have paid . but she had been in " quad" a month, whioh deprived ber of the opportunity of paying. Sho would pay 10s. down, and tho re.t on Saturday. His Worship : 1 thought you told the Court that you had an income of £100 a year. Defendant: Oh yes, I forgot that, but that's all right. His Worship : But will you pay ? Defendant : Oh yes, you may rely upon me. His Worship: If you don't pay you will have to go gaol. Defendant; : Oh, your Worship, in the name of all the good, don't send n.e to Mount Kdea or I shall not be alia .to pay at all. Mmmt Eden would settle me at once. Remanded until Saturday. Mary Ann Johnstone said she intended to pay but had not done so yet. Suli-li.spector Pardy said defendant would nor. pay. Deft ndant paid she was in daily expecta tion of a remittance of £5 10s from her husband, and would pay up within ten days.

Ordered to pay £1 at once, £1 on Satur day, and the remainder in the course of next week.

Knsan Wetherell acknowledged that she owed the money and would piy a pound now and the rest as soon as she can get into a situation. Sub Inspector Pardy said the woman had treated the matter with contempt, and had mnde no effort to pay. To pay £1, and another instalment on Saturday, or go to prison. DINING ALONE. Mary Wetherell, daughter of the last wit ness, was charged wiih being a deserted child. The girl was found with her mother in a hcuse of ill fame by Sergeant O'Connor yes •eiday Ordered to the Home for Neglected and Ciimnal Children for two years. . EADESMEN .ss' TROUBLE. Herbert Hampton, a1 tailor, was summoned to answer for breaches of by-law by allowing his chimney to get on fire. Mr Hampton said the fire was caused by a defect in his chimney while the cooking was being done. His Worship said he should be obliged to fine Mr Hampton, and would advise him to cure the defect in the chimney. Fined 2,-i 6d and 6s 6d costs. George Williamson was charged with a breach of by-law .No. 1, by riding too fast, but as it was i-hewn that it was no fault of the defendant, the case was dismissed. ROWDIES. Stephen Holland, Patrick Crowley, and James Smith were charged under the Vagrant Act with creating a violent disturbance in Albert street on Saturday evening, but Crowley did not appear. .Albert Kell, buoimaker, deposed that on Saturday evening, between 11 and 12 o'clock he saw the prisoners in Albert-street. He then gavo a graphic description of the row, which was partly caased through the youth Smith, who took iff his coat to fight. The fight took place, was brief, but sanguinary. John Harding, a shipwright, deposed that he was of the opposition, but a passive spec !ator. He had seen a good many rights in his time, but never, since he was at Donny brook fair in his early days, had he witnessed such ageneial row, six pairs were bammeriDg each other at one time, and the rattle of bones and noses was enough to make night hfdious He could only describe it as an awful conflict; the blood was falling from Smith's nose. The Court ordered the three prisoners to pay 20s each and costs 14s, or go to prison for fourteen days. CITY KATES. A number of cases were brought on for non-payment of city rates, the majority of which were settled out of Court. Mr J. B. Kussell appeared for the City Council.

The case of Thomas Short, 15a, was al lowed to-stand over.

Jameß Conley, on whom a claim of 30s was made, deposed that he had received proper notice. He was willing to pay, but would ask tbe Court for fair play. He was a work ing man, and would ask for time.

The Court _ad it had nothing to do with Mr Conley as a working man. If he held a house, he must pay the rates. Judgment for plaintiff, with costs 16s. Captain Burton Daveney was called upon, but did not appear. Mr Harrop proved that the rates for pro perty in Symonds-street and another place, amounting to £2, had been applied for, and were still unpaid. Judgment for plaintiff, with costs 18s 6J. Mr Russell said that, as Captain burton had failed to appear, and he had proved his case, he would ask for hia fee, which was allowed.

Judgments were also given in favor of plaintiffs in the cases of Henry Gilbert for £2 wiih costs 18s 6d, and John Copland for £5 and costs on his house in Emily Place. .Several other cases were adjourned. Tnis was all the business.

CarnatlC shipment to hand ! ]*e\v CaRPi-TS just opened up. The very large demand for Holloway and Garlick's Carpets has 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- Btreet) is sufficient guarantee that they will keep Furniture of first-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 IN.-P-.CT 'IHEIR STOCK. FU NEBALS FUfITISH ED _AT M DERATE CHABOBsT" by Holloway and Garliek, Cabinet Makers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, Draper's, Clo thiers, &c, City Hall, Qaeen-Btreet, Auofe *.nd,

TELEGRAPHIC-

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) Tnis day. The, Rev, Mr Parkin and Napier Bar maids- There ia great excitement among the pub licans caused thron-h the Rev. G. Parkin stating at a Good Templar soiree thai in "travelling through Napier he aaw brazen faced and painted up women presiding at bars, handing to men that drink which would steep souls iv degradation, which caused unhappy homes, and at l< ngth hurried their poor victims into an untimely grave " The publicans raised a subociip iou tod. fray Court expenses—should one be fined for horse-whipping the clergyman for the state ment, as there are no barmaids in Napier public houses ? Mr Parkin has retracted the statement in the Telegraph to-night, and says he did not intend to ."pply the remarks to Napier. One publican's wife went to Mr Parkin's house and gave him a great tongue thrashing. The Southern Gross- Sailed last evening M.Uihein Crops for Auckland. Passengers: Mesdaims Gold well, Birgrove, Cuild.i, lU_nlin,.Mi3s Bargrove. Mesais. Hamlin (2), North and Carter.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

[Per Press Telegram Ai.ei,.y.] •Wodn.sday. Rifle Representatives. , The repie-eutativea tor the prize-firing are Elder and Gilbert, both Armed Constabulary men. Eailwav Mismanagement. Owhifi to the Government not t-king any notice of the petition relative to the heavy charges on tbe railway wharf, Waitaia, tho captain of the Go-Ahead refumd to land goods there, and caited them to.the railway station at hi. own expense. BLE'vHaM. (Per Tress Telegram Agency.) This day. Marlborough Races. Tho weather was fine and warm, and very dusty. The attend»nce was large, much exceeding the number at any previous me.tirig. Hurdle Rnce. £25, two miles and a quarter. Eware's Lurlu, 1 The race would have been w< n by Pickering's Whal.bone, but the rider fell and Lurlu won easily. Maiden Plate, £20. Henry Redwood's John Stovel, 1 ; Dick Turpin, 2; hir Walter, 3 faphng S'akee, £30—Charles Redwood's Doncaster, 1; Henry R-dwood's Songster, 2: Stevenson's Blenheim, 3 Doncaaler was never headed and won by four lengths. The trotting race was won by Mclvor's Sea King. Blenheim Handicap, £25. — Rayner's Banker, 1 ; Magenta, 2 ; Haphazard, 3 Banker won by a length.

Alarming Incident.

This afternoon in tbe midst of tbe excite ment on the wharf caused by the depa'ture of the Hero, a married woman.Mrs Stringf r, of Grey-street, whi'e walking down the wharf in company with another lady, was seized with a fit in which .he mado a ru.-h to Ihe parapet on the west side of the wharf. In another minute she would have plunged into the water, had not a gentleman passing at the time dashed f. r wiird to prevent her. He was just in the nick of the timf ; as it was she had a narrow escape. Mr Moyle and some others came up at the time, and it was pa pable that the woman was suffering from a tit. Her hands were tigltly clenched, and her eyes and features were fixtd till they were nearly rigid. Her hands were chafed, and after a few minutes she came to heiself. The water police were on the scene within a short time of the occurrence, and sent tbe unfortunate woman home in a cab. Her friend, strange to say, did not seem so much shocked as several of the bystanders.

Uncle Lsvi - ' Now, Sammy tell me, have you read the beautiful Btory of Joseph ?' Sum — • Oh, j.es, uncle.' Uncle—'Wellthen what wrong did they do wben they sold their bro ther !'lam-' They sold him too cheap 1 thitiW.' ( / v '

Touching conclusion of an obituary notice in an Indiana newspaper: - ' He w\.s an elder in the Methodist church aud a leader of the brass band in the village.'

Mary 'questioning her little brother on the gender of nouns): .Now, Tommy, what is the ftmiuireof beau ? Tommy: Why, arrow of course '. (Mary feels ail of a quiver.)

The theatrical world of London'is just now agitated over a theatrical scandal of no smail proportions. One of th. Bert known of London actresses not long ago married a gentleman unconnected with the profession. The lady is considered beautiful; the gentle man was certainly devoted. Shortly after the marriage, however, the wife intimated her intention to return to the stage, and in spite of all protests persistod in her resolution An agreement was made accordingly that she should not, at present at any rate, relinquish her profession, and her husband gave his consent to her app.arance at the theatre where he had first made her acquaintance After a short honeymoon the wife entered into an engagement at tbe theatre indicated, and made her appear ance. It was noticed by her friend* that she was not in good spirits, and she seemed daring the performance to be nervous, and she lacked that confidence which had hitherto always distinguished her. The part she was playing did not require her presence at the end of the piece, and she left the house just before the fall of the curtain. Aa she was passing out of tbe Stage entrance a man suddenly stepped forward and made a lunge at her with his knife. With a cry she rapidly ran back and made her way to the pit door, but was again met by the same man, who again attempted to stab her. She quickly ran to the stall door, followed by two or three person-, but the mm had cvi dently divined hir purpose, f.,r he again met her and raised bis knife to Strike her. H was seized by tbe theatre official", and the lady escaped in a c»b in the confusion, and drove off. The would-be murderer turned out to be no less than the lady's husband. She is now dodging fiom hotel to hotel to elude her husband, and he is following her about, vowing to take her lie.

THE EVENING STAB, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1876



TjILECTION OF ASSESSORS. City Council Offices, _-uc_iaiid February 12, 1876. In pursuance of the Municipal Corporations Act 1867. and th- Amendment Acts th.reof, 1, ws-JAM.N T.kks, Esqc re, Major and Returning Officer ol Mm City of uekl.iid, do hereby nrive nonce tha-. a. MeotiOD will b. held on WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of March next, for the Return of T■* 0 Ou»l.fi<d Persons to net as aSsKs^OK.. of the City of Auck land. Candidates will r.quiie to i.euouJn.ted bdiore Si.aid.y ihe 19.h n_ta__, aud any perron denliouß of nominating a C.ndiuate si>ail deliver to m. at this < ffice. before 4 pm. on tbe day next preceiing the Nominat.on Da/, a uomu,,tn„ pv-r .igned oy not less tbau three persons duly quaiitled to vot» at ih said tl ctiuQ, and also by the per.on named theiein as a Cai__id_te. Nomination Papers can be obtained on applic.t.on to the Town Clerk. B. T0«K8, Mayor and he turning Officer. THORNTON, SMITH «s FIRTH'S __i_ftPJ_ICES CUBKfi *T (.Who__;sa_e):— Sacks. lOOlbs SOtbs "Crown Brand" Flour, £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. per ton 14 0 0 14 10 0 14 17 6 T. _ F. Canterbury •■• Flou_.do 12 0 0 12 10 0 12 17 6 Sharps, do 6 17 6 Bran, do 6 5 0.. Fowl Wheat, per bushel, 48 8d to 4s 6d. The above prices include sacks and bags, Sacks and bags not returnable,—Terms Cash, Auckland. February 7,1875.



WA.NTED, Pick and Shovel Men acru>to_-ed to th« use of Powder.—Apply Freeman. Bay Reclamation Works. Ti/ ANTED, a Bedroom for a young »* Wan wi bin fifteen minutes walk oi Queen street, with attendance, atate tortus.—Address All, at this ofHoo. ________ Wn jVJ.fe.JD, a situation by an active Young Mn. Speaks Fi-enc'li. and r.ocns tomed to 'lie Wholesale Paper Trade; has a thorough knowledgfl or bookkeeping- "fid wou'd lie glad oi o"ening emi>o. men.—Further particulars, address (ili at tnis office ___^_ WANI'.-D, a .tout Lad as an Apir-nticeto the Curp.nter Trade.—Apply to John MoColl, Builder, WANTED, a respectable Housemaid for Waivvei-a, Dot Springs.—Apply to Root. Graham, High-.treet. WANTED, Tenders for the erection of a Cottag. —For address, apply at this office. WANTED to LKT, *a Furnished R.iom suitable for two f den is or a ra.rried couple, wiih or without bo.rd.— Apply for address at this office^ WANTED, a good General Servant Apply at Darby's Unitod States Di-iiuy Ronrnn, Queen-street WANTED, a good General Servant, mime be a goo i rook ; highest waijes given Apply immediately at Willow House. Alhcrt-i-ticot. WANTKD, a respectable young Man who understands the Bu'lchring busiiics.—Apply to W. H. Grant, Butcher, Free man'" Bay. ■• ANTED fco SeII.theNOKHTNAP Slits to mrasuie from -10-<; Trnus-rs and V. sts from 255; and Trousers from 15s; all well shrunk.- Ford, Potior and Co \A/ANTED. an active Lad. —Apply **' City Club Hotol. _ \kj ANTriID to be Known, Mr. Tur ** * ncr, Plydro. athist ( ate Miip Surgeon), is not pra'ticing aa a Menii-al Dcctor. but that the tlieory of his practice is pur. air. di t, <.x*rcl->e, dry heated air. and applications of hot n^d cold water. free, at tho Turkish ll_thP. WANT KB id Let or Sell, the !-tore inDiirham-i-tro.t. two storoyH high, S?'eet deep, with 13 years ot the- lease to run—Apply en : the premisps to 11. H. Smith, moltlatirl Ironw > ki. Also to bo sold cheup, Wroii.ht-ifon Rr.ng-i!, Hhii-s' Stov.s, Purtablo Ovcus, Colonial Oveno, Toe-plat6a, &_. WAN I ED, Gentlemen to call for their Valentines at the Occidental H.tcl. OT AN TED, for the Push, two ex * y pci-ienccd J.ckers.— App'y "lia-p at the new Pi-ovindial Hosjii al or Breakwaer Wnarf. W r_\Nf l.l>. a smart useful Man,— . pi.lytoW J Mo-congor, Butelief AiNTBD, a French Polisher at T. aod U. Cooke's Furniture Warehouse, 148, Queen-, troel- V 4/' ArVTJ.D to l et, three Furnished *• * Bedroom. . uitahle for singlo men, with or without board.—Verandah Cott'ge, Hobeon-atreet, between Durham aud Wyndhamstrcts. _ WILLIAM MEATYARD. — The jj.rson lar ely arriv d from England, who was enquiring 'ov •ho above-named, may find him at his r csi lencc. Pc mbay s. t-lemcut, Greal South Road. yu ANTED to Let, a Cottage in * re-lwnnd : r. Nt, 10s ) er week.—Apply at P/.t'erw 's -tnlil-.s, Queen-street, WANTED to Let, lbrafew months or less, to a respective tenant, a neat Collate at ReraiM-ra on the main road, containing 4 ffo r<l roon s, besides kitchen, pantry, and scullery, with wa'ur laid on; altio. a small oro'iard in full bearing; can bo let jiart'y furnished if r. quired.— Apply at once Bjx 100, O F.O^ WAISTI-.'. to Rent, by the week or month, a 5 or 0-roomed H<->us« by the sea side where a boat could b« k>-pt with outhouse and i a'ldock fur horse and trap ; must b« within ihreo or four miles of Auchl.nd.—Apply Box 100, G.P O. WANTKD a strong, active girl about eight' en to ass . t where anolh r girl is 1 er*.— ' i p'> loMu <* hiifor, Waterloo Qu drant ANTM) Known, that K. Carr ofTcrs sppcial advantsges to buyers ot Tim bi r at the Wark^wau Yaids, Ci'stjm-house-Btre.t and lireakwaier Roa I. WANTED, a Nursemaid ; references jequlred.—Apply to Mrs Rice, Mount Eden Road. WANTED, a good General Servant References ivqulred. Highest wages.— Apply to Mrs Charles Davis, Harding-street. _ WANTED, one or two Men accus tomed to Brickmaking.—Apply to Sloane and Murray, arch Hill. ANTED to Sell, the Fire Kindler Business— Apply on tbe Premines, Albert street, Auckland; good reasons given for selling. W" AA'NTED "to LET7lhe~Yilk Residence in Wellington-itreet, containing seven rooms, l«te in tho r ci-.upalinn of Mr G Crnlck thank. Thn grounds are l i ely lai I nut, and plante.d with fruit und i m.ma tai tees ; thel'n iH also a large paddock l.he home commands a fine vi.vc of tbe Flig4t.fr and Harl our — Apply ti Mr V m. Aitk.r., or Mr . L. Prime. Insurant c Buiidingß ANTED ""Everybody to Know, th»t in consequence <f the extreme lateness of the . eas.-n, I am determined to cle r th« whole of my r-mailing hummer r-toik and havo re-marked everything nt temptirg p.ices Ladh s should oal early and se« thelmmeus. Stock of Costumes, Ruffles, Mu.lin Goods, etc., etc. Some of theOoous ticketed in the window, as it would te uselet.B atteruiiting to advertiee the one ih> us-nd and oi.e bargains to bo obfaiued.—E. T. Herbert, Draper, &c, <tc, opposite City Market, Queen-sireet. I close at 0 o'clock. Muki your purchases liefoie that time, and encourage th- Karly CI sing. WAN TK D KNOWN, Cheap Dr«per.r at D. MePherson, __a--angahape Road ' ewton. An iaimense. variety Prims, us lins Holla' ds, ard Dress Oeods, fee , Ribbons T.aee. 0> liar», Tie., MiUiiiery, and Hosiery at-elling-oif fri'-es ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor Is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Padngs, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breanwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Musio and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, aext door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. ANTED KNOWN, that J.MORRISON 1. prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prioes.- Address Newton Road gp ANTED KNOWN, that D. * GoiiDiK Is prepared to supply" all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, lncludhg ■Uihes, Loors, iHoul dings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails, Hardwood Kelloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Oum Laths, Shingles, ic.,&0., at the h-west n.arkel priVard , Cußtoiu-hou.. fltraat. WANTED, * * Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to nspect my 60s: Saddle, and 6s. 6d. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap. Save thfc impirter's profit, by buying directfrom W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street, ~ WANTED, 10 000 People to attend at the Cleaiing-out .-ale ot Boots, which will he given at pries to.suit the de. rested state of the times—Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Factory. Wake fi-id street, Auckland; and Devon-street. [New Ply mouth ANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Bneß Castings .au be had with di-.atcb, and at ast nlshina low prices. :—Ship Dumps, is $ In ; Rudder B nd". Dove-tail Plate-, Gene at Brass Work, Is sd _i lb; Iron Castings, .sasb Weights, 15s $ cwt; Fire Bars 16s _? cwt; Sbir Cas ings of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Wi ones (double and single purchase), Plougt Metals, Pipes, Giates. Stove Meials. all proportiona tely cheap at J, KKLLY'S Freeman's Bay foundry. Highest price g.ven for old Iron and Brass. tfc, AIN i __ ii. t>UU tours of Uid * * Bras., Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Ropei and Rags ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, *c »t BaTTYE & CO.'S London Marine Store Quick's Buildings. Elliott-street, Auckland.—B. Moss, Manager ANTED, tbe Genera Public tc know that J. Alwing-r, Tailor (late frou France and Germany), has commenced business ii his new premises, No. 38, Vict.iria-street, where hi hopes to meet with such support as hie knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customer shall command. Gentlemen's aud Boys' Suits mad to order. Repairs, dyeing, snd cleaning. In all it .ranches, executed at the shortest notice.



ITTANTED, a Partner to join the V . advertiser in a lucrative business. Ihe abovo is a good chance for a Piriart active working man with „ capital of about £150—For mnbor par ticular, apply to Stewart and Appleby, Shortland streec, Auckland. __ OPJNCE OF WALES THEATRE. Leesse .. R J. Do Lias. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, 17th FEBRUARY, CoM_Ll___- T\KY BENEFIT TO MISS JES.NIE NYE. Under the patronage and in presence of His Worship the Mayor, Captain E. A Isaacs, Capt. Burns, and the Officers of the Volunteer Corps of Auckland To comm-ncp with the Operatic Drama, the daughter of thk regiment. Horizontal Bar, by ihe Brothers Dv Ville. Concluding with "CATCHING A GOVERNOR" PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. FRIDAY EVENING, FeMitjauv 18, GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT, Tendered by all tho Artistes at present residing iv Auckland, to EJ. O- DAVIE® AND HIS-DAUGHTER, MISS EVA DAVIES! MONSTER PROGRAMME:— NAVAL ENGAGEMENTS! By the Dramatic Company. Owo: Song and Dance, by A lex. OBrien. Acropaetetitlsm. by the BROTHER 3 DU YXLLE. Grand Double Song and Dance, by Messrs. O'Hare and Forbe«, and a host of Volunteers. To conclude with tho Farco of WIDOW 3 VICTIM. Tickets at Upton's. if THE CHORAL HALL, TU__DAY, the22nu? nrtant, KING AETHtJRi OK. THE KNIGHTS A>'D DAY. OIF THE ROUND TABLE: A Cltrtl-TMAS E_TEAVAS_NZA. Words by Shakeflpea.-' Music by Garibaldi; with Ne . Scenery by Michael Aug .10. Proceed, to complete the interior of the Hall. Apply fo- Wort!, of Music aud Tickets to Messrs, Upton and Co. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, AND TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY. LECTURE, Ik Aid ov the Above Societies, by SIR GEO. GKEY, X.C.8., IN T_E CHORAL H. LL, ON FRIDAY EVENING, 18th instant. Subject—" The Australian Colonies and New Zealand." Tickets, 2s and Is, at all ihe Booksellers. QPENING SERVICES OP TEE NEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, BERESFOKD-STREET. Sunday, Febrinry 20th:- Mornioe Service—Conducted by Rbv. Wablow Davies. M.A. Evening Sorvice—Conducted by Rbv. Alexander Reid. Sunday, February 27th:- Morning Service—Conduoled by Rev. Db. Wallis. Evening Service—Conducted by Rev. R. Lai_h__t. Thursday Evening, March 2nd:— CONVERSAZIONE. Sunday, March sth: - Morning Service-Conducted by Rev. R. F Mac hicool. At the close the Lord's Supper will b. administered. Evening-" A. Service of Praise," with address by Rev. W. Tinslbt. SUNDAY SERVICE? to commence at 11 a.m., and G..0 p.m. The Offerings in aid of ihe Building Fund of the New Church. rjn H E PANORAMA, " UP THE RHINE," AT P-TT-STR.E- SCHOO-.-KOOM, TO-MORROW (FRIDAY) EVENING, February 18. At 7.30 o'clock. Admission—Adults, Is; Children, 6d. T>OYAL ALBERT LOYAL ORANGE JLL LODGE, No. 2. The usual Monthly Meeting of ihe above Loflge will be held on MONO V Evening i.e*t. the 2lst instant (m-t-ad of Fiirlay evening next), at the Yon- k Men's hooius at 8 i.'cli-ch sbaip. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By oider of the W.M. T\EVONPoRT HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders are required for Excavating and Cwting abom. 1600 cubic .artis of Earth and rones, acord ing to B|ieiiflcntionp, which n ay be seeu at the Post office, Devi.npoit, where Tenders may bo leit to Saturday, 19tb insiant, 14 pm. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman. HpHE LODGER';. FRANCHISE. Forms for Registering applications maybe obtained at the Stab Office. FUR SALE, a Bargain, Two Baskets fun of STALE EGGS remaining over from the loilen Reception this morning that dignitary having kept out of harm's way.—Apply the Working Men b committee, Stall 99, New Market. IL7H GOAT.—Wanted a good one—.pplj to Mr Halleit, Butcher, Parnell. I^o LET, a House and .hop ia Grey- Btreet, five doors below Crown Hotel; rent low. Apply to Mr Haunken, on the premises. G 1 REWARD.—Lost, a Purse con ' CW 1 t.iniug live £[ notes and one sovereign.— 1 Whoever retur-.s the same to the Queensf* rry Hotel, VuUan Line, will receive the abovo reward. _ i fWjOTICE. —All persons favourably i X l disposed to the practice of Hydropathy are I »-„_.eou.-v invited to attend am* eiing nt Mr Sykea'B ' Turkish Baths, Upper Queen-street at .even p.m. - To-MoRROW (Frida.), when Mr. E. Turner, Hydropa histr, will aildresß the meeting on the prin ciples and practice of Hydropathy, GREEN MAlZE.—Three acres for Sa'e.—C. T. Wren, Mom.t Hobaon, Remuera. P! ET E R TITJL EM A JS, THE IN QUI ITOR Mr Ewiagton will dcs ■ cribe his labour of love, next Tnesoay. IB 1 ynu can guess what it is you can com. —^ w EeN YaNcJßuEtOn's Be * eFiTiB L,a_/D__ 1 iTi3aNDAi.eAbelLe. t*T tjAIURDAY NIGHT. FOR Private Sale, a Single-seated Buggy. P ny, and Harness. On view at '. Morrison's Temperanc. Hot -1, near Buckland'. Yards, Remuera —Hunter aud Nolau __ IANOFORTES, &c, Just Arrived, ex Carnatio. A choice assortment of English Pianofortes, with ihe Patent Three Ped.l.. tobesoid. 1 cheap ; also, a large stock of Musical in. truuienrs of all sinds, and all the newesi and moat popular Music ' of the day. *U the above having been selected pei ', sonally by Mr. H. Gu.ksey in the Home Markets, each instrument will have bis registered trade uiaik, "Invicta," and will be guirautei g. nuine —H. CU.K'EY. Music Seller, 210, tju-en-streei. _je_.de_.in Polished ukaalie MONUMENTS, ■* In Red and Bluic. from £5, g Free on board ship any part of New Zealand. g Inscriptions Accurate and Baautijul, _ _2T Piano *nd Prices;.-^ from JOB]. ___GGB ( Sculptor, Aberdeen, Scotland.



A RESPECTABLE young Woman jt\. can be accommodated with private Boaro and Itcsifl.ncs on reasonable terms, in a central part oi the town, easy distance to business, by applying to A ii, Star office. A YOUNG- Man, anew arrival from home who has beeu for the list two and a halt »ears in a large Belfast 1 ouse, won'd be glad to give hi* services lor a nominal consideration, -.ddres. s. H.. office of thU paver REWARD. -The undersigned will p»y Twenty Pounds to the person »ho wil. first furnish information that will couvlct the party o. parti s who, during tbi< week sole the truit from Glen Orch.rd Harden. T.main —W Ait-en, LOST, Stolen, or Strayed, from the Victo -ia Hotel, on Wednesday evening, a White Poodle Dog one ear tipped brown.—Reward on returning it U> Victoria Hotel. CARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— Apply at the Star cfiice. NOR H SHOkE— To Let, a fur nished Villa Residence, and a four-roo-i cd Cottage.; alao Fu-t-ishei Apartments.—Apply R. R. Puder. Ho ise Agent. TO LET, on Lease, those command ing p.emi.ea in Shortland and Fort-stroots, kr own as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the occupation of Mesprs. Mc < rthur, Shera and i !o. Poßß.Sßiou can be given on the Ist July next. W. J. CaW-.WELL, Vulcan Lane. 0 LET, the Shop occupied by Mr T. Barnett, Pi -k Butche pposite tbe Thi. tie Hotel.— Apply to T. Barnett, rk Butcher, uexi City Hall. FCPNISTIED Apartments or Board and Lod-iDe ; c-om'oit.ble borne at n_r>d.r_te rates.— ->ppl? n*_t Mr Wright's, C Bill, hall w*y up left-h*_d side. ■ h.ROOMED HOUSE. To LPT or for SALE, on e.sy terms, a 7-roomed Bouse, FREEHOLD, sbuated in Colllngwood-street, close to the Pon.onby Boad with a fine view of the H. rbour and City. The ground is 60 x 100 feet and planted, with fruit and otl_-r trees. There is Out house, Well, Pump, and Tank. To a Purchaser hal eish can romaiu at current interest, or may be paid off weekly on the Land Society principle. Apply for patticulais to PUBLISHER, . St r office CIOMFO TABLE Furnished Rooms J To Let ; i>iiv_te fatr.l y ; boa.d optional— For address, appli LWP, ita* offlre. . rjT" I M B E X". The Uni n Sasli and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay, are elling their largo and varied Stock of Timber, Sashes, Doers, and Mouldings, at very low rates. Sawaust given away iv large quantities. Erlng your own bags. rp~o _Trj I L D E R S. Tenders for New Munse at the Whau mus* be left at the Sto c of the TJ-dersigned on or befoie S.turdiy, Ftbru.ry 19, at 12 noon. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. JOHN BUCHANAN. PONSONBY AND OR DEDWOOD DISTRICT BOARD. Tenors for Chinn.llirg Mailing, and Spreading Peon* on 'be south sdi f Coilete st.cc', wid be re ceived *t the offlca if tie C- hirm •<■. S'lortun -.trf et, Auckl.ud wher« spe'' fictt ous m y been, up to 12 o clock n.on on MuNDAV ii- xt 2 _t iustani. Joe. A. T 'i k. Chairman. . uc-land, Feb 16,1876. fry E N D E R 'S. Tenders am invited lor the Purchase of theP.s. ENTERPRISE No 1, as she now lies at the i> orth Shore Tend°rs to be lodged with the undersigned on oi before MONDAY, th* Stint instant. The highest or any tender rot necpssarily accepted, H. W. HEATH, Bank Buildings. Auckland, February 9,1876. pEEAT CLEARING SALE HAVING PURCHASED THE LEASE 01 THE PREMISES lateTy in the occupation of Mr Joseph Moses, snd also the BULK OF THE STOCK IN HIS ESTATE AND LAHGE LIKES FROM THE ESTATE 0F M Da JOKGH, TOaETHER WITH A SPLENDID ASS RTMES' YROiS. A SOUTHERN ESTaTE now beiuir wound up, I INTEND HOLDING A CHEAP AN] CLEARANCE SALE! During which time the GOODS will be Offere COHSIDERABLT BELOW THB USTJAL AUCKLAND PRICES !!! THE SALE WILL. COMMENCE 0] THE PREMISES AT the CORNER OP QUEEN & SHORTLAND-STREET os SATURDAY NEXT, 12th instant. SAMUEL COOMBES PROPRIETOR,



"■/VI. ORI6 XT S NEW S•- Great Sale of GroceriesTnd Provisions at Fentot'^- Market Corner. ns_t lo Hemue'R. O^^n^*'^ J£, cous-quenceof the dullness of times. F. Fenton will: .ealisoat the followin. prices :-N«w Honey, Tdlb, Splen.iid Tea, 2s lb; White Sugar, 4_d ib; ; 2» boxes. Figs (now), is box; Raisins, Cd lb; new Muscatels, ib R>; Pee- 18 6d ib; Treacle. <A ib ; Flour, 7fts for 1< ; Marmalade, Sd tin ; Jam, 7d tin ; Jar Jam, 6d n>, Tapioci. fi-1 lb; 0. Flour, Cd tti; Rice, 2M lb, Spm P. as. Sd lb; Plaid Wax Matches Gd doz; Tin Bo'C* Matches, IM box; Candies, Old ib ; -perm Cand es, 11,1 It> by the bo_; Soap, Bid bar; Pickled Walnuts, 7d bottle; Sardines, (Id box; s a uce,„4d bottle; vii, 7d bottle; Washing Powder, Cd d°z;'sPlce> Tobacco, 2d packet, or 3d plug; Potatoes,JOtbs foi ls; Blue, 9d lb; Uacon, lOd It); Cheese, 81b; -"*'« Butter. lOd lb; Pastry Butter, 8d lb; Pure Lar.', sa lb; Epsom Sails, 12 packet- for Cd- Cocoa ana Choeoiate. 5d packet; Mustard, lOdib; Hops, is lb, Arrowroot, 6d lb. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Tender for Scoria Embankment. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, February IC. 1876. Tenders will be received at this office until TUES DAY. the 22nd inst, at noon, for ihe Construction of a Scoria Embankment in Mechanics. Bay, in terms of plans and specifications to be seen at the Engineer's Office, Tenders to be endorsed, "Tender for Bcoria Embankment." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. WILLIAM 0. DALTiY, Chairman. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested £240,000-- Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com- pany. . <7 Hulls Insured for tho Voyage or Time. Morcl-ai.- 7 disc, Goods, and Freight insured, by steamers and' ' sailing vessels Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. , LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID. GEO. P. PIERCE. Manager . rK IVTOTICE to CONSIGNEES. AhK IN — fiw|P/^W JESSIE NICCOL, @ DUNEDIN. 121-B_SS*-vSS3 Tr, e above vessel having entered at the Customs, Consignees will pay Freight, and take delivery, in terms of Bill of Lading. All goods impeding anchorage of vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. B. TONKS & CO., Agents. KAIPARA DIRECT. jJgsmgJQs& The new Schooner HINEMOA. 75 tons register. For freight or passage apply to t). H. MoKENZIE. Or, M. NIOCOL, Customhouse-street. Auckland, February 16, 1876 AF° B — ALE. li/mitf^ The 'L..KE SUPERIOR,' Timber ;**w-™*& Barge, 52 tons register, centreboard; built in 1875; draught of water when loaded, 3 feet. For particulars, apply to SHIRLEY W. HILL, Customs, Co_umißßion, and Shipping Agent, 31, Lower Queen-street. 17th February, 1876. TO-MORROW. WALNUT PIANOFORTE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &c, &c. THE subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, To-morrow (Fiiday), 18th inst., at 11 o'clock, Walnut Pianoforte, by Levesquo & v Oo., London % Household Furniture, comprising Hand ■ some Inlaid Hall Table, Couch and Six Chairs, Loo Tables, Books Cane Chains, Pictures, Chest Drawers, Washstand and Ware, Mirrors, Single and Double Iron Bedsteads, Chest Carpenter's Tools, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, NOON. POULTRY— Fowls,Ducks, Turkeys, Geese, Pigeons, Fancy Birds, etc., etc.; 2 pair Spanish Kaut Pigeons, and other choice sorts. PRuDUCE FURi. ITURE. etc., lot of unredeeme. Pledges, 3 Revolvers, Watches, Clothing, etc. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction at his mart. '1 o-morrow (Friday). 18th instant, at eleven o'clock, balance of Fruit per Hero, ? 4 cases Ornnges 20 cases Pears 40 cases Apples 6 bags Onions. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY IS. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PRODUCE, &c. M. JONES & CO. TTSTILL sell by auction, at their * * Booms, No 1, Queee-street, on Fiiday next, 18th instant, at 10 30 a.m. .harp, Iron and Wooden Bedsteads ~ Mattrasses and Palliasses C.uch. Chairs, Tables. Chest Drawers 2 Handsome Se.men's Chests Crrckery. Clothing ' 00-s and Shoes Z nc Spouting and Buckets Potatoes. Flour Sug.r Tea Soap, Oats, Maize, Bran Also, rj 11 Large Square S_i.», suitable for hay riokg. Removed to Rooms for Convenience of Sale. 1.0 Beseive. d 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 au< tion, at his Mart, Queen-street, on Monday next, 2lst instant, at 12 o'clock noon, Ris Family Residence, together with the largo Freehold Ailotm-nt on which it is erected, having a Hj frontage to Symonds-street of fifty-five feet, by a w di pth of one Hundred and twenty feet, which has a frontage to a private road. Tne House is roomy and convenient. The position of this Property healthy ..nd commanding, and so convenient to the business pirt of the City, makes it a most desirable place for business men. 8> MONDAY, NOON. TO BE SOXD BY AUCTION. A CONVENIENT RESIDENCE, Tl. pleasantly situated in City Road, near to Symonds-street, containing: 6 Rooms and a Kitchen in which is a good' Leamington Range. Pantry, Wash- Bouse, 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. ■ 7 The position of this superior Property is one of the best in the city, so near to the busine.s part, yet so retired and quiet, commandi-ig an extensive and un tinerrupt.d view, which makes it a most desirable place of residence. A first-olass investment. A rare opportunity for proouriner a House In the City so well situated. Terms oasy. 9 R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. UY RECKITT'S FRENCH BJ Am. Srra _hat Each Bam, Is Wrap.pd in Paper befcrijjg tbo nam. ol B* AS St. Splendid Quii_.tyT.Mt ea_.e4 aJir ■Jssi.' -7 \lnftrior ImitaHtne, Hn»/»i«.(,it;ij.o«.-i._i : .;f.„.-„; t , B - RW -,i.(i>i i .' -