Hiiißißntirit«irfiitn^Ti&Aajaa-j.'iit»^l')ftfirAcvi^^'ja£ij» !J a. c _<ai. theme was put forward which had tin* merits of fairly satisfying the many conflict ing interests; and it finally resulted a fie much negotiation, in your Directors agreeing to purchase one third share of the Bright Smile pumps and shaft, for the sum of £2,000, provided the machinery is proved of adequate power to drain the ground, and the shaft is found to be in good repair. The report was adopted. The balance-sheet was also read and adopted, and showed : Receipts for the year ending February 29, £24,733 9s Id; expenditure, £21,54 44a 9a. The statement of accounts showed on the debtor side : To capital, £10,000 ; product of mine, £45,239 6s lid ; liabilities, £149 19s 3d ; total, £55,359 Gs 2d ; on the credit aide: mine account, £5,105; uncalled capi tal, £2,125; machinery and plant, £1,556; mine expenditure account, £30,017 12s 4d ; dividend account, £12,500; material account, £232 10a ; debts due to company, £63 9s 6dj balance in bank, £3,189 43 4d; total, £55,359 Gs 2d.—Mr Weston congratulated the shareholders on the position of the com pany at the present time. The directors had to cope with many difficulties during the year. They had procured pumping machin ery, and had expected other companies to unite with them, which they had failed to do. However, the results for the year hid exceeded the anticipations of the directors. He proposed that the retiring directoru, Messrs Wilson and Wardrop, be re-elected ; &lso, that Mr W. S. Laurie be re-elected auditor. This was seconded by Mr Hurst, arid carried unanimously.—A vote of thanks was then proposed by Mr Hurst to the Chair man, and the meeting separated.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Waiokaraka Pumping Association are pushing on the preparations. They will probably start on Wednesday. The Crown Princess are still baling. There • >is a little reduction in the water since Satur . day forenoon. They are beginning to get a < force of water in the drive and chambers.

The North British lodged 1 oz. 15 dwta the result of a crushing of about 2 tons.

Crown Princess

The wafcer is reduced to 2 feet 11 inches on flat-sheet.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press, Telegram Agenoy.) This day,

Frightful Accident- Constable rienry Vernon, of Green Island, was found fearfully mutilated in the Caver sham railway tunnel yesterday. The deceased was on duty at the racecourse on Saturday until half-past six. It is not yet kno.vn whether he fell from the train or was run over when walking through the tunnel. He waa considered a thoroughly steady and effi cient officer.

The total amount taken at the Knox church bazaar amounted to £2 COO.

NELSON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The steamer Hibernia 'arrived yesterday from Sydney. She takes in live stock here for the voyage, and. sa ji 3 f or England to morrow.

POET CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Barque Nardoo in a Gale. The schooner Atlantic sailed for Auckland yesterday.

The barque Nardoo, from Newcastle via Lyttellcui has arrived. She passed through all the late heavy weather, and had the two lower topsails blown away. She lost part of her bulwarks, and was thrown en her beam ends. Her cargo of coal shifted, and she haß two streaks list to port.

NAPIER.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Saturday,

The Governor ia expected to arrive here on Thursday afternoon. He will be enter < tamed at a ball on Friday, and will probably leave again on Monday. The Corporation will present an address on his arrival, and the Club will give a dinner. During his visit the Governor will stay at the Criterion Hotel.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Saturday,

The Government have received a telegram to the effect that the Mikado left San Fran cisco on the 29th February, a day before her due date. The Colima connects with her at Kandavu, and is due at Auckland to morrow. The City of San Fraucisco arrived at San Francisco on the 9th instant. A petition was presented to the Resident Magistrate to-day, as to the possibility of procuring a mitigation of the sentence passed upon a man end woman for indecency in the Botanical Gardens. Mr Crawford recom mended the application to be sent to the Executive. This was done, and the deputa tion went away after an interview with the Minister of Justice, with the assurance that an application in accordance with their wishes would at once be made, and that there was little doubt Dut that both prisoners would be practically released by Tuesday. Neither has as yet been subjected to the usual hard labour penalty accompanying such period ef imprisonment. This day. It is stated that a movement is afoot to request government to prevent civil servants whether architects or engineers from compet ing with those in private business.

THE PIGEON MATCH.

Auckland Victorious

The following are the scores made the Auck land representatives in their firing on Satur day. For some extraordinary reason difficulties were placed in the way of our obtaining the scores for our Saturday's issue. Mr W. J. Marks acted as nmpire for Auckland, and Mr Bastard for Dunedin. The score was as follows :— AUCKLAND TEAM. R Wvnyard 2220221210202 18 J. Kussell 2212200202211 17 A. Aitken 2020222202212 19 X Hill ' 2121101222222 20 KJ. Mlddleton .. .. 0222222122010 18 R. MoG. Hay 0222222102222 21 S Morrin .. 2222222002202 20 Lalng . .. 2202222222222 21 Biahop . ... 122222222*122 24 J. Gwynne 2222222222202 24 Total 205 DUNEDIN. (Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The following are the scores of the Otago team in the Interprovincial pigeon match : — Roberts 23 Edwards 21 M. Godly 21 S. J. Smith 19 Lathbury , 19 Hodgkinson ... 19 Stewart 18 Shannon 16 Dr Smith 13 McKellar 12 _ Total, 181

The married women of a town in Indiana have formed a ' Protective Union,' the object being to assist each other iv procuring divorces when in the;opinion of {the Uhion ■uch action becomes necessary in the oaso of any member.

EXTRAORDINARY DEATH OP AN ACTRESS.

A New York correspondent of a New Zea land exchange, says : —Miss Charlotte Orampton, once the moat popular of American actresses, died in Louisville a few days ago, of yellow jaundice, in her fifty ninth year. Her life had been crowded with strange adventures.l, and her death was in harmony with her life. She died immedia tely after playing the Queen in "Hamlet," and Mr McCullougb, who was playing Hamlet with her, thus describes her last appearance—She was dying, nay almost dead at the time. Her limbs were rigid, aud her features do contracted that only the eyes and Jips moved. Her disease niide her face a dark saflVon color; she looked almost as dusky as Othello, and her eyes, dilated and with something fearfully weird in their expression, positively froze one's blood. She had to be led to the entrance, but once on the stage was completely herself, except for that dreadful rigidity which marked her as in many respects already dead. Yet not a line or even a word of the part did she miss. In this, her last appear auce before her beloved footlights, she was as perfect in het lines as when in the prime of her career, only the mobility, the ease, the motion, were lacking, but these were things of the past, and "had their being in the i'uln<±s3 of that vital spark which was fast ebbing away. When the last scene closed and she passed from the stage through the entrance, one of the ballet girls made a movement to assist her down the steps that led to the dressing-rooms. The kindly offer was rejected with a dignified gesture, and with eyes fixed in death, features rigid, and limbs nearly paralysed, the once favorile actress slowly dragged herself from the theatre for ever."

INSPECTION OF THE NIXON LIGHT HORSE.

The above troop under command of Captain A. E. Isaacs, underwent their yearly inspec tion last week. The inspection commenced on Monday last, and was coutiuued until Saturday evening. The men mustered each day at Ellerslie at 4 p.m., where they were instructed by Sergeant Wainhouse in horse and foot drill, sword exercise, firing from their horses, aud other military tactics. The troop deserve the highest praise for their punctual attendance, there being nearly forty men iv attendance each day. The vatious evolutions were gone through so proficiently as to call forth a well merited tribute of praise from their instructor Sergeant Wain house. They were also complimented by their commanding officer. The mem bers of the troop had their arms and accoutrements scrupulously* clean and bright, and were all well mounted. They marched into town on Saturday even ing, and proceeded down Queen-street in an orderly and soldier-like manner until arriving at Durham-street, Messrs Hunter and Nolan having kindly placed their Bale yards at the service of the Troop for the stabling of the horses. The men from hero proceeded to celebrate the event of the week by adjourn ing to the Victoria hotel, where Captain Isaac 3 made every preparation for their re ception, giving to his troop a splendid supper, laid in Mr Hill's best style. After the good things had'received their share of attention, the following toasts were given. The chair man, Captain Isaacs, gave the Queen. The chairman next gave the name of Colonel Nixon, an old respected commander, whose name they bore, whose death all lamented. Diunk in silence. Major Gordon's health was drunk with musical honours. — The Chairman proposed the health of the vice-chair, Lieutenant Calvert; Sergeant L. J. Martin proposed the health of Sub- Lieulensnt Peacock, which was received with cheers. Lieutenant Culvert proposed the health of Sergeant-Major Walters, and the non-commissioned officers, the following of whom responded : Sergeant-Major Walters, Sergeant L. J. Martin, Sergeant W. Hunter, Sergeant Farrier J. Scotter, Sergeant Rough Rider Wilson, Sergeant Johnson, and Corporal Jones —Rough Kider Wilson, in a humorous speech, proposed the health of the hon. secretary, Trooper Joseph McCaghey, who responded.—Captain Isaacs, on behalf of the troop, presented to Sergeant Wainhouso a tribute of respect in the shape of a gift, consisting of a gold pen and pencil case, for his able services as drill instructor to the troop.—lmpromptu speeches and a few songs closed a very enjoyable evening's entertainment. Cheers for Captain Isaacs and the .National Anthem were suitably rendered as the company dispersed.—The half-yearly parade takes place on Thursday next, for skirmishing drill, under command of Major Gordon.

Boat Accident.

A narrow escape from drowning occurred on Saturday evening last, through the capsizing of a boat belonging to Mr Engall, in which that gentleman and a youth were enjoying a sail. It seems that the two had been sailing about for some time in the boat, when Mr Engall noticed that something was wrong with a rope in the bow. He sent his attendant to remedy the defect, but while doing so, his foot slipped and he fell heavily against the sail, and the boat at once capßized. Mr Engall who is a good swimmer, at once swam towards the youth who was sinking, and after a good deal of perseverance, succeeded in getting him on to the bottom of the boat, but he fell off and Mr Engall again plunged into the tide and brought him back to the boat. Here they managed to hold on. The accident had been observed from beveral steamers, and boats were at once despatched from the North Shore Ferry Company's steamer Tainui and the s. s. Argyle. The Tainui's dingy picked them up and they were afterwards trans ferred to the steamer Devonport, and landed at the North Head.

ART ASSOCIATION OF SCOTLAND.c

Artists are aware, but not the general public, that there is a Royal Association in dear old Scotland, the land of patriotism and poetry, for the promotion of the fine arts. Thi3 Association was founded in 1833, and in corporated by Royal Charter in 1847. The Association is composed of annual sub scribers of one guinea each, and upwards as subscribers may think fit. The fnnds are annually appropriated to the purchase of model works of art, in painting, drawing, or statuary, and to the execution or purchase of engravings, etchings, bronzes, baa-reliefs, models, etc., for distribution among sub scribers. Each subscriber of one guinea is entitled to one plain impression of the engraving, or engravings, issued for the year of his subscription, and to more in proportion to his amount of subscription. Air W, Mitchell, of the Superintendent's office, a gentleman well known in connection with the press of Auckland, has consented to act as Honorary Secretary of this Associa tion for the province of Auckland, and we feel that no gentelman could fill that office more efficiently. The beautiful volume of engravings which every subscriber of one guinea receives in addition to the chance of obtaining a valuable work of art, at the annual general distribution, is well worth the subscription. The committee of gentle men for the present year, which includes the names of some of the first literary and artistic gentlemen of Scotland have considered that as there are so many bonnie Scotchmen in the colonies, and especially in New Zealand, that they Bhould be permitted to participate in sharing the artistic luxuries of their native and other lands of Great Britain. Hence Mr Mitchell haß willingly acceded to the request of the committee and consented to. act as hon. secretary for Auckland. Each subscriber of one guinea, aa already intimated, will have a chance of a work of art, and positively will receive cix beautiful

engravings in illustration of Sir Walter Scott's novel "Keel Gauntlet." The sub jects to consist of " Sunset on the Solway Sands," " The Supper-party at the Cottage," " Red-gauntlet and Dairsie Latimer inter cepted by Joshua Ueddes," "An illustration of Wandering Willie> Tale," " The Smuggler Brig," and " Peter Peebles making a Capture." Although these are the proposed subjects for the current year, subscribers are not necessarily compelled to accept these, but are at liberty to choose from those of previous years from 1844, a list of which Mr Mitchell will be glad to furnish. Among those already published are illustriations of scripture history, such as "Euth," "The Ten Virgins," and "Christ in the Garden," ako "Scottish Castles and Scenes of the Borders," pastoral scenes, and 1 illustrations of the works of the poetß, Burns, Scott, Hogg, and Wordsworth, also fifty beautiful impressions from the most interesting passages in the novels of Sir Walter Scott. We would recommend the lovers of the beautiful in art not to miss an opportunity of sharing in the July distri bution of Scottish art.

THE CRIMINAL CALENDAR.

We have received a copy of the Criminal Calendar for the Sessions, commencing Mon day, 3rd April next. The list of prisoners for trial is very short, contaning only eight names. One prisoner is indicted on three charges of the same nature. There is one case of wilful murder, that of the native Himiona, and there are no less than five ceses of forgery and littering. The names and charges are as follows :—James Conway, indecent assault; Patrick Kavanagh, stealing from a dwelling-house ; James Miller, burg lary ; Charles Hill, forging and uttering; William Tidmarsh, three charges of forging and uttering; William Bibb, obtaining money under false pretences; Te Eva Himiona, wifful murder.

Serious Charge of Assault with Intent.

FotTR young men 'have been arrested on the charge of assaulting a married couple of the name of Price. Mr Price's statement is, that on Saturday niglrt, he and his wife were walking together, and, wh«n a few hundred yards beyond the Star Hotel, Newton, he was set upon by two young men and violently handled. TCis wife was then knocked down and treated in a shameful &nd abominable manner. The young men after bein^ for mally charged with the offence have been remanded until Thursday.

Second Edition CABLEGRAMS.

[PKESS AOKNOY.]

The Title Bill Bead a Third

Time

LONDON.

March 25.

The Title Bill, after along and animated debate, was read a third time by 209 to 144. Mr Disraeli pointed out that all the political reasoning was in favar of the Bill, and es pecially as the advance of Eussia towards the Indian frontierand the intended conquest of Tartary by Russia wa? well known through out India, the assumption by the Queeu of the title of "Empress of India" would be regarded as an unmistakable sign of the resolution of the British Government to maintain that empire intact. Messrs Lowe, and Fawcett strongly censured the Premier for his allusions to the probable designs of Russia as incautious and unwise.

Dangerous Illness of Captain Eyre.

We regret to have to state that Captain Eyre, the respected Governor of Mount Eden Gaol, is lying in a very precarious condition a.t his residence. The doctors give no hope of his rallying.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Alarming News- Dr Payne reports five freßh cases of scarlet lever.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The freehold site of the Empire Hotel, having a 65 feet frontage and 150 feet deep, with the remainder of the building not burned, were sold by auction today for £G, 300. Jacob Joseph was the purchaser. Carnatic shipment to hand'! New Carphts 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 E. Cranwell (late Cranwell and Co., Sbortland street) 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 INSPECT THEIR STOCK. Funerals Furnished at Moderate Charges by Holloway and i Garlick, Cabinet Makers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, ''■ Drapers, Clo thiers, &c., City Hall, Queen-street, Auok land.

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ME. BOND, Printer, late of Wei lington, a Letter lies at the office of this paper for you. WANTED, a smart Youth for a Solicitor's office; one used to office work preferred—Bo x 49, Post-office. ANTED, good Pick and Shovel men with Pinks and Shovels—Apply to Martin Donaher, Contractor, Freeman's Bay recla mation. WANTED, a Housemaid, also a good General Servant. —Apply Auckland Registry Office, Grey-street W" ANTED, a respectable Girl about 15 or 16 to assist in the house work of a small family.—Apply for address at the Star Butchery, Newton, opposite Resevoir. ANTED, for the Boot trade, good Benchmen—London Boot Factory, Wakefield-street, ' WANTED, by a young man, a situation on a farm or Dairy. Can plough and milk well.—Apply at Mr. Dornwell's, butcher, Queen-street. WANTED, the person who was seen to take (by mistake) a Scarlet Shawl from the back of the second seat on the right of the Chairman on Saturday Night at the Entertainment, to return the same to the Librarian, V.M.C.A. WANTED~KNOWN, that the Winter Quarter of the Techioal Classes in connection with the Mechanics' Institute willl.be resumed on Monday, 3rd April next. Drawing and Arithmetic, 6? 6d quarter.—Application to Secretary at Mechanics' Institute. WANTED, Apprentices and Im provers to the Dressmaking.—-Miss Sherwin, Parnell. ANTED, a Girl.—Apply to Mrs P. G. Quick, Ponsonby. ANTED, a Girl about 12 to mind a Baby and make herself useful— Mrs Salmon, Hobson-street, one door from West Queen street. ANTED, Apprentices to the Dressmaking.—W. Kattray, 66, Queen- Btreet.



WANTED, a Practical Tinsmith ; constant work for a good hand,—Apply at oDce to M. McDermott, Victoria-street Eaat. «w*>" ANTED, two furnished Apart ments within ten minutes walk from Qaeen street—Address JC, &t*.b office. WANTED, a Girl about 15 or 16 to take care of a chil I two years old, and make herself generally useful; must have recpectable references.—Apply at once to Mrs Simmelhag, Pro vincial Hotel, Princes-street. TJ{T ANTED Known, that the Swiss T T Bazaar of Wood Carvings and Curios held at tho Turkish {Baths, will close to tho public on Saturday next. WANTED, two respectable young Men to board and lodge—For 'address apply at this office, AIN TED, a respectable middle aged "Woman as General Servant. References required; highest wages.—Mrs lasdown, Queen- W ANT ED, a Painter.—Apply to W. Patterson, Karangahape Road. WANTED, two good Joiners and a Sbingler.— W. H. Skinner, West Queen street. j_ ANTED KNOWN, that Henry Protert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and General House Furnisher, etc, has just received a largft ai;d well-assorted slock of English and American Chairs, wlftcu heia offeriug very cheap. Good Sound Chair at 4s. 4.i Cd, ss, and Ca ; warranted to give sati.sfaction or the money returned. (*" Note the address :—The Cheap Furniture Mattresses, and Ship's Bedding Establkhment, nearly opposita the Post-office, rShortland-street. _ AJSTED~to Purchase, a light Express Waggon, equal to 15cwt, and a sir of activif horses — Uf ml imehland. ANTEDT^I Apprentice to the ClicWng; also one to the Boot Closing.—W. Hyland. Wyndham-sireet. W~AlfflSTfco~SEl.iL, a Farm of 300 acres of superior land, with largft run for slicnp nr cattle, with good hcuso and outbuildings — H. P.irtinwton, r>7, Queen-street. W~ AN TED, a General Servant; must be a cond Cook and Laundress. References required- Mrs O. G Quick, Ponaouby. Baths V V arc open daily from 9to 8. T.adicß Thurs days only. Single Bath, 3x Od; T.adiPß, .Is. Ton tickets for £1 Is; Ladies, C> ditto ; Children, U ditto. Hy<li'r'valliic treatment administered. The best ventilated and clo.inCHt bath in the Colonies, and the Rcfi>pl to batlio in Over 1000 vinits, varying from 1 to 80 I'Ofh hale and weakly, ami not even a single caboof fainting Ims occurred.-X. D. STICKS, Pro prietor N.B.—Warm Plunge, and Swimming Baths are in "contemplation, aud are only waiting tho water supply; . WANTED Known, that Sfcretton's Book, Stationery, and Wool Dopot ifl Ite moved from Grev-streot to tbe shop 'ately occupied hy E. W^tPrs, 208. Queen-fitrett, opposite McArthur, Shorn and Co.'h lifsw promisf s. ANTED, Good Tailors; highest wages given —W. Rattray, CO, Quecn-strret. \7~7ANTED to Purchase, a 5-roomed » t Cottit{/e, with large allotmpnt. in suburbs; half cash baliinco in land —Apply at this office. ANTED, a good General Scr vai.t-Mra W. J. Messenger, Queen-s'rect. WANTED, two good Joiners; good wages.—Apply this evening to Mr King, Chc-miFt, Qunmi-Btreeh TJfTANTED, a good Shopman; also W a firßt-claßssmail goods man.—W. Messen ger, Butcher, Qur'en-6tref>k ANTED, 10,000 People to attend nt tlio Clonring-out Salo of Boots, which .vill bo given at prlcso to cult the depressed state of tli => timoF.— Garrett Broß., Dublin Boot Factory, #ic< fiold-streot, Auckland ; and Devon-street, New Ply mouth. WANTED, a smart Yacht of about 1 tonß. Slate price and full particulars to "EWT,»R,P.O,, Auckland. W""aNTFD" Known, that from my long experience in tho salo and repairs of Sewing Machines, I am enabled with confid>-nce lo Btate Iliat tliß Tlown shuttle Machino is without exception the best one made. It ia better in principle, butter made, has a larger shuttle, use a smaller needle for (lift fame sizi thread, makes a better stitch, is simple and les« liable 1o get out of order tban any oilier. I have just received the first con»ignment per R.R. Hero. Weekly or monthly paymentH.—GEO. W. HK^LOP, Engineer, Agent, The Fitting Shop, Short land-Hti'eet. on Grafton Koad,~a JL large and convenient Family Residence, con taining ten rooms, always well supplied by pump and running stream of water, commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing. Also at Elleralie. within five minutes walk of the Railway Station, a w^ll-built compact Family Homo, of six rooms, out-buildings, with large concrete well, including six and a-half acres of best volcanic land, all in eood pasture, srenrely fenced and sub-divided by substantial Btono walls. Apply to n. ASHTON h SONS, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Bui dings, O LET, Country Residence at One hunpa; a comforlable House of six apart ments, having a splendid view of the ha-bour, with one acre garden ground; also five acres grass paddock if required.—Apply to Fleming aLd Steven son, House and Land Agents, Onehunga TO LET, furnished, a commodious eight-roomed House in Parnell, commanding an excellent view of the harbour.—Apply to Mr J. A. Beale, Solicitor, Shortland-street. O LET, Furnished Apartments for one or two gentlemen in Parnell.—For address apply at this office. TO LET, in a healthy situation, and very convenient to town, Double and Single Bedrooms, with use of Kitchen, or board if required —Mn Ford. 49, Grey-street. ILLTNER — DRESSMAKER.— Wanted, a good Milliner; also a first-claßs Dressmaker.—Apply between 11 and 1 o'clock'to M and C. Hllne, Cheapside House. Queen-street. mO~d6~NTRACTOEB~&~" PLASTERERS. Tenders will be received until 4 p.m. of the 30th instant, for alterations to the Front of Hobson's Buildings, adjoining the Post-office. E. KJSALS & SON. Architects. Insurance Buildings. T~O BUILDERS. Wanted, Tenders for Raising Houses, and Building Stcne Wall in Official Bay. T. B. CAMBBON, Architect. mENDERB will be received until J- Tuesday, April 4, for the Erection of a Cottage in Kybsr Pass. Plans may be seen at Mr Aley's, Watchmaker, Queen-street. rjpENDEBS are invited for Leasing, JL in sections, the Three Kings Wesleyan. Native Instifution Estate. Plan and conditions may be seen at Mr Edßon's, Queen-street, where Tenders, addressed to the Trus tees are to bo left not later than noon on Thursday, 30th instant. The Trustees do not bind themselves to accept the highest or aDy tender. A. EEID, Chairman. March 23, 1876. rp O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned till 4 p.m. on Wednesday, the 29th instant, for alterations to premises in Queen-street, Plans, &c , at my office. P. HEBAPATH, Architect. "DARNELL DISTRICT BOARD] To Contractors. Tod dors will be received by the Parnell Highway Board not later than 5 p.m. on TDESDAY, the 2Sth instant, for work required to be done in the above district. Plans and specifications to be seen at the District Board's Office, between the hours of 4 and 6 pm. daily. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.' H. BRKTT, Chairman. March 21, 1876. UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Tenders for Graving Dock. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 31st January, 1876. Tenders will be received at this office until TUEB DAT, the 18th day of April next, at noon, for the Construction of a Graving Dock 300 feet long, 13 feet depth of water on cill, In terms of plans, specifica tions, and conditions to be seen at the office of W Errington, Esq.. Engineer, Canada Buildings, Queen street, Auckland. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed " Tender for Graving Dock." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. "WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman.



PRTNCE OP WALES THEATRE. The Last and GKAND FAKE WELL PERFORMANCE by the LI2DIA HOWABDE TROUPE (Prior to their departure South by the Southern Crosß), THIS EVENING, MAKCH 27, On which occasion will be produced (by request), Herve's celebrated masterpiece, CHILPERIC! 0 B I L P B RIC ! CILILPERIC! To be followed by Meiton's Extravaganza, LA CHATTE BLANCHE! LA CHATTE BLANCHE] LA CHATTE BLANCHE! On account of thin great Double Programme, the performance will commence at 8 sharp. Mr. R. W. CARY, the favorite baritone, who has been engaged, will make his first appearance in Opera Bouffc, as Dlviliacus the Druid. R. W. Gary as Divitiaciiß ! Mies FTowarde an Chilperic! Mdlle. Navaro as Landry! Miss Jennie Nje as Freddygondo ! Mr H. Power as Fatout! Mr Collier as Don Novosa ! Supported by the entire Theatre Company. Reserved Seats may be secured, and Tickets ob tained, at Upton and Co.'s Dribs Circle Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. Dooia open at 7.30, overture at eight sharp. p\ RAND CONCERT AND BALL. \Jf LottNE-STREET HALL. WEDNESDAY, 29rH MARCH, 1876. For a Special Benevolent Purpose. Commutes—-T. W. C«rr, Chairman ;E. Hr-ighwav, NG; W. Godwin, G M.; W. J. Ellis, V.G. ;C. Overton, E S. ; 11. Waite, Meldrum, Hitchins, aDd Andre*, from a>y of whom Tickets and all infor mation may be obtained. rJ ickets—Conceit and Bail, Front Seats, 33. Con cert-- econd *eats, 2s ; Gallery, Is; Bill, 3s. Doors c.pen at 7p m to c.o«nm>'nce at 7.30. ]t<hefir*al tbiseve&ing, Lorne->.t'eet Ball, at 7.30. Splendid Programme in future issue. CHARLES B. ANDRKW. Hon Sec, to the Committee. cTTv&EEN ELIZABETH, THE V^ LAST.OF THE TUDORS," A LECTURE on tho above subject will be deliveied next THURSDAY EVENING, 80th infant, at the Young Men's Rooms, by WM. EASTWOOD, Esq. Svlabus :— State of England at the death of Queen Mary. . Elizabeth's Policy. England at War with Franco. Claiui3 of Mary Stuart. Troubles of the Low Countries. Seizure of tlio Spanish Shipc The Execution of Mary Stuart. The Arm art a Death of Queen Elizabeth. Selictions of Music will be given during the evening. Commencing at 7 30. Admission, Gd. Proceeds in oid of tho Mount Edon Sunday-School Building b'n d. T O. O. F., M. U., A. D. Loyal Good Intent Lodge, No. 43C9. a -Ts X Odd Fellows' Hall, Cook-street, '*>" <s> J- Auckland, March 27,1876. rs, ©/-I? 7 The M< lnbers of tho above Lodge Kfi^'i'iii-tfv m arc rtqucstod to meet in this Lodge A7iQ%?M4»'<Roomwi TUESDAY afternoon Iho iSf ;/:' ■','[> gsR 28th inßtant, at a quarter past two, £&Wv , Wsk for the purpose of following to the #!PS»«gfiSip»Vßil»niMln« of the late wife WiswSW of Lro- Jamoß Mack> JS&S^STiirak No regalia. Members of other Lodges respectfully invited to attend. H. J. SMITH, Secretary. pARRIER PIGEON'S for Sale.— \-J Apply at the Star Office. "tT IO TORI A QUADRANT. For Sale, four Allotments and two Cottages ; 94 feet frontage. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. ■WTOTICJfI OF REMOVAL. M I S S HILL Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby, and the Parents of her Pupilß, that she will remove to her new resideuce, Wentworth House, Ponsonby, and that she has not disposed of the goodwill of her School. M iss Hill will be prepared to receive a limited num ber of Boarders, her house being large, well venti lated, and replete with every requirement for their comfort. School Duties will commence on WEDNESDAY, 19tn April. AUCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. The Monthly Inspection Parade will be heia in the Drill-shed on TUESDAY, the 28tU instant, at 7.30 p.m. Uniform: Undress, arms and accoutrements/ By order. JOflN MOWBRAY. Captain. RS. KAYE WEIGHT begs to inform Parents and Guardians that on Wed nesday, April 19, she will assume the control of the School at present conducted by Miss Hill, in Hobson street. Under her personal charge the greatest care aid attention will be devoted to Imparting to her Pupils a thoroughly sound Education in all its branches. Mrs. Wright having studied Music and the Modern Languages under eminent Masters both in London and on the Continent, possessing many testimonials as to her attainments, and having held a high position under the Board of Education in this province during the past three years (which is a sufficient guarantee as to her capabilities as a Teacher), confidently anticipates giving the utmost satisfaction to the Parents of those Pupils who may be entrusted to her care. TTNION BEACH GOLD MINING COM- U PANY (LIMITED). The Share Register will be closed from noon of "Wednesday, the 29th instant, until noon of Monday, 3rd A pril, when a Dividend of Five Shi)]ir><rs per Share will be payable, at the office of the Company, 21, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. J. FRIAR CLARKE, Secretary. Auckland, 24th March, 1876. I~PUNERAL NOTICE. I The Friends of the late Mrs. Bloomfield | are invited to attend the Funeral, which will H leave the residence, Albert Barracks, TO- a MORROW AFTERNOON, at i o'clock. i HOLLOWaY & GARLICK, i Undertakers. H MRS. WOOD, Upper Wakefield street, Certificated Mid-wife and Monthly Nurse, begs to inform the laaies of Auckland and its vicinity that she will be open to any engagement, and by strict attention and kindness hopes to gain their patronage. ATAHUHU DISTRICT BOARD. Notice is hereby given that, according to Clause three (3) of the Act for Registration of Electors, that all Mules whose Rates hav<> not been paid on or before the 31st instant, will forfeit their right to vota as Electors. Dog Collars can be lid on application to Mr Calvert. E. PLTJMLEY, Chairman^ TTNITED NEW ZEALAND MEN SER- U VANT3' ASSOCIATION. General Meeting at the British Hotel THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock. TTICTORIA RIFLES, A.R.V. Members of all ranks, including Band, are hereby warned for Monthly and Annual Inspection on lues day (To-morrow), 28th instant at 7.80 p.m. sharp. Undress Uniform, arms and accoutrements. By order, T. C. SELF. Color-Sergt,, Secretary.



TAIRUA GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). An Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders of the Tairna Gold Mining Company (f.lmited). ■will be new at the Company's Office, BaDk Building. ..^""Jr street, Auckland, TO-MORKOW (Tuesday), J.»e ißtn March, 1876, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The business to be transacted at such meeting is as follows :— 1. To consider the advisability of, and if ap proved, to pass a si ecial resolution requiring the Company to be wound-up voluntarily. 2. To appoint Liquidators for the purpose of Winding up the affairs of the Company, and distributing the property. 3. To authorise such Liquidators to sell the pro perty and debts i vie to the Company (o the ' Tairtiii Prospectors Gold 'Mining Company (Limited)," on the following terms, or on such other terms as the meeting may deter mine, viz. :— A. All the debts and liabilities of the Com pany to be paid by the Tairua Prospectors Gold Mlai^g Company (Limited). B. The Taima Piospectors Gold Mining Company (Limited), to allot to the Liqui dator*, or as they may direct, as many paid up shaieß, and as many contribu ting share 3in that Company as there are sharesiallotted in theJTairua Gold Mining Company (Limited), such con tributing shares to be subject in allott ment to a payment of Sixpence per share. 4. To authorise such Liquidators to distribute such shares amorg the Shareholders of the Company in manner following, or in such other manner as the mooting may determine, viz. :— One paid up share and one contributing shhre in the Tuirua Prospectors Gold Mining Company (Limited) for every one share held in the Company, such paid up shares not to hs given to bbareholders until all monies due to the Company have been paid by the resptc.ive Shareholders. Shares not taken up by Shareholders on the day fixed by the Liquidotors. shall be sold by the Liquidators by public auction, and the proceeds divided among Share holders who havo not taken up their Bhares. By order of the Directors. GEO. WINTER, Secretary. Dated at Auckland, 16;h March, 1878. HP BE Lease and Improvements of A- Coal and Wood Yard of the undersigned For Sale on reasonable terms, consequent on leaving the Colony. This is a good investment as many improve ments have been made. Will be sold cheap. JOHN GRACE, Corner Of Wyndham and Hobson-streets. Mr EN SHILLINGS REWARD.— « LOST, in Parnell, on Monday last, a Brown Retriever Pup, about three months old. The finder on returning him to Colonel Nation's, Parnell, will receive the the above reward. T OST, an Ivory Earring.—The finder XJ will be rewarded.—W. Flood, Insurance Build ings. f\ N SALE By the Undersigned— 20 TONS NEWCASTLE COKE In lots to suit purchasers. Also, TANKS, POSTS, RAILS, PAILINQS, &c. JOSEPH CRAIG. - <V&. TTOB GISBORNE AND &f|£^^Jj NAPIER. SOUTHERN CROSS, Will leave TO-MORROW, at 4 p.m. W. LODDER. "Tt^TqlFip brodick yftja|\^ KJ. CASTLE, CAPT. THYNE. JgiEgslxEL Tenders for Discharging this vessel !VimSm&&m will be received at our office up to WEDNESDAY, the 29th instant, at 10 a.m. For all particulars apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street. Auckland, March 27,1876. T ODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. ±J The regular Monthly Meeting of this lodge will be held in the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, THIS EVENING, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. By order of the \VM. GEO. PAYNE, Secretary. "DOORKEEPER or Accountant.—A -D A gentleman of larpe experience is desirous of obtaining a situation as above, or in any position of trust. Is competent to take entire charge of an office. Salary not so much an object as employment. Highest references given, and security if required. Would not object to go to Fiji.—Apply at Messrs Jackson and Russell's, Fort-street, Auckland. B. HEATH, BOOTMAKER, • From New North Rosd, Has Removed to those Premises lately occupied by D. RobertOD, Grocer, Symond -street. A UCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. xjL A Meeting of the Committee of the above Associa tion will be held at the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms at 4.30 p.m. sharp on Wednesday next. DENNIS KELLY, \ H g GEO. KITCHEN, / Kon»ecs- March 27,1876. O. 3 COMPANY AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. All members are particularly requested to attend the Weekly Parade on Thursday Evening. Club Rifle Match on Saturday next at 2 p.m. sharp. ARTHUR MORROW. Captain Commanding. 27th March, 1876. JT O T 1 C E. For Sale, an Allotment in Lincoln-street, a few minutes walk from Ponsonby Road, Allotment No. 30, section 9, 66 fe3t frontage by 102 or more feet deep, for £30. -Apply to W. Young, corner of Chapel ■end Wellesley-Etreets. ONSONBY BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL. Anniversary Tea Meeting, TUESDAY, 28th MARCH. Tea on the Tables at 6.30. Speeches by various ministers and friends. Tickets, Is 6d, BAT AVI A SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY PREPARED TO FTRE OR MARINE RISKS at LOWEST RATES. Losses paid either in this Colony or at any'of the Company's Branohes. All information may be obtained by applying to H. W. HEATH, General Agent, Bank Buildings. Auokland, February 3, 1875. Tj^Oß SALE, at a very low price, *- a good three roomed Cottage, with freehold Allotment, 45 x 99 feet at Ponsonby.—Apply to John Soppet, No 8, Queen-Btreet. "OOR Immediate Sale, cheap, a JL good seven-roomed House, with outbuildings, good well, &c, in one of the beat parts of. Drake street. —Apply to John Soppet*, No 8, Queen-atreet. FOR Positive Sale, cheap, on easy terms, a good four-roomed Cottage, with outbuildings and good freehold garden, 40 x 100 ft, good well, etc, and splendid view, at Glenburn, Ponsonby.—Apply to John Soppet, No 8, Queen street. FOR SALE AT OUR WORKS— 3, 6,10, 16, and 20 horse-power Engines and Boilers Bonemill, for hand or steam power, ex Merwan jee Framjee Break down and Circular Sawing Machinery Flax Machines . Now and second-hand Timber Jacks. Terms can be arranged. MASEFIELD & CO. FOR SALE, Spring Cart Harness, nearly new—H. G. McCren, Hobscra and Wei lington-atreets. .



- :"0 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 AND COLORED SILKS, CAPES, JACKETS, FISCHUS, ETC., ETC. The Prices of all|the above have been Greatly . Reduced. 25 to" 40 PER CENT. REDUCTION has been madtt on some thousands of yards of Drees Materials. They are being sold without regard to Cost, to effect a clearance. Owing to the inclemency of the weather during.JhO Spring and Summer Season, there is a large surplus of excellent, patterns In DRESS MATERIALS to select from. During this Cheap Clearing Sale of| Summer1, Dreß9 Materials — Manchester Goods, Sheetings, »., Quilts, Blankets, Lodj? Curtains, Table *£Z Linen,. Cali< oes, Clothing, and Fancy Goods, will bo sold at Unusually gLow Prices. 11. ATKINS. «»t — WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, At Two O'Clock p.m. STANDARD LAW BOOKS AND OTHER WORKS. HpHE subscribers will sell at the mart, -S- Fort- street, on Wednesday next, at 2 o'clock, Small and Select Library, including about 100 Volumes Standard taw Books, comprising Burn's Justice, Taylor on Evidence, full get N Z. Institutes, set of N.Z. Statutes, Cham ber's Encyclopedia, Bosooe'S Chittj's, ana other Standard Works. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ,~. r ~. Auctioneers. B TOMKS ] ' " R- c- OA^" ' TO-MOREOW. FIJI SUGAR 1 ~ " FIJI SUGAR! Ex Llewellyn-, @ Levuka. B. TONKS AND CO. ; • ■ WILL sell To-morrow, 28th inst., at 11 o'clock, Three-Star Anchor—lßl bags Yellow Crystals Two-Star „ 76 ~ »■ Four-Star „ 66 „ » Two-Star only 134 „ >» THURSDAY, MARCH 30. SALE AT HARDINGTON'S PADDOCK, ONEHUNGA. R, 0. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions from Mr. J Bond to sell on the premises (opposite the residence of F. 31. P. Brookneld. Esq.), Onehunga, oa Thursday next, 30th instant, at 11 o'clock, 1 staunch Horse, 2 Milch Cows. 1 Heifer, ICalf 2 Milch Goats, 120 head of Poultry, 1 email House used as a Dairy, Oaten Hay, half-ton Carrots for feed, Churn, articles of Furni ture, etc , etc , eto. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29. FA R M A T T. AKAP UN A. THE subscribers will sell at the Land Mart. Fort-street; on Wednesdby, 29th instant, at 12 o'clock, A Farm of 136^ acres, in the Parish of Takft. puua, fronting the flea beach, about eight miles from Devonport, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, • . Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29. CITY MART. TO GROCERS AND THE TRADE. OILMEN STORES, GROCERIES, PRO VISIONS, ETC, GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by anotion, on Wednesday, 29th instant, at 11 o'olock, A Large Parcel of Teas, Groceries, Provisions, j Oilmen Stores, Tobacco, &0,, &c. Particulars in future issue. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, MARCH 28. CITY MART. RETAIL STOCK GENERAL DRAPERY CLOTHING, MEN'S MERCERY, &o. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Tuesday next, at 11 o'olock, Retail Stock of General Drapery, Men's, Boys', YoutHa' Clothing, Mercery, Shirts, etc., eto. For absolute unreserved Bale. Terms at.Sale. ' WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29. BRUSHWARE, TWINE, BROWN PAPER, do., &c, &c. B. & H. ISAACS HAVE been, instructed, in order to olose consignment accounts by the outgoing Mail, to offer by public auction, at their Booms, Fort-street, on Wednesday next, 21th March, 1876, the undermentioned :— Bass Broom Heads Hair Broom ditto „*! Nail Stock Brushes SO3, Copper ditto ~'. ■ .' ; Hair ditto '-j Nail ditto " ,-* ] Twine, assorted ;&t; j Gilt Hearth Bxußhes ;- ' i Banister ditto ,■'• ,'.;• J Shoe ditto Scrub, various ; \j£ . Assorted Brown Paper 3^" " ' d . * The attention of the Trade ia particularly called to this Sale, as the Auctioneers' instruction!) are, to sell at anything approaching English cost, XsgUClleß» Ot duties and other charges.