other parts of New Zealand, bid you ■welcome. Wo recognise in you a friend sod ■ patron of the •working classes. •^hqreas before the inauguration of the Bfr\ je of public works and Im migration we were without unity of pur pose or hope of future independence, your policy is the bond which unites us to, and the lever which raised us to our proper level in the grand scale of industrial civilisation) for an increase of participation in the profits of industry, for happy homes and con tented Jivea we have to'thank you. Diffi culties Ihere may be in the way of the ac complishment of your gjand project, feut these will certainly be overcome if the Government cfntinue iv the course it has hitherto pursued We believe implicitly not only in your genius but in your earnest ness and sincerity of purpose, and we ask you to trust in © H r confidence and support. —On behalf of the subscribers, William Black, chairman ; John McCommisky, trea surer ; George Soufch, secretary." Sir Julhiß Vogel said : Mr Mayor and Gentlemen,—Before proceeding to reply, let me thank you for the cordial manner in which you have received me on my return to the colony. I can assure you it delights me vory much to find myself once more on the Shore of New Zealand. Since my return, this is the first time I have landed in New Zealand, after an absence of sixteen months. The cordial and flattering welcome you have extended to me gives me sincere pleasure and arouses my liveliest gratitude. Painful illness kept me from the colony much longer than I anticipated when I left its shores, but you will, I hope, excuse my pausing thus much to say it gives me great pleasure to re member that, notwithstanding my illness, 1 Was able, with the exception of some seven or eight weeks, to unceasingly devote myself to the arduous duties which devolved on me. I hope it will be found that my labours in several important matters to which I had to attend have not been without service to the colony. I was reminded of one of these matters this morn ing as on the beach of a little quiet bay, where probably hitherto few feet have ever trodden, I saw a number of carpenters erecting a house to shelter the cable in, ■which in two or three weeks will place New Zealand in telegraphic communication with the civilized world. The opinions of me and my works which you express on behalf of the working classes of colony generally, and of the citizens of Wellington gratify me exceedingly, and reward me for many years of anxious labour. The success of the Public Works policy comprehends the pros perity of all classes of the community. Wo greater evidence of that success could be desired than the feeling of the working classes as well as of citizens that the policy has carried with it encouragement to active industry, and that it has been the means of making their homes happy, and their lives contented. The welfare of a young country like this depends not upon the good fortune of a favoured few, but upon the widely dis tributed, prosperity of the many. The general diffusion of wealth is most likely to promote continuous efforts in the direction of that abiding settlement which is really the great object before us. To that end have efforts been made to gift the land with larger inducements to colonization by open ing through it the means of communication "We have to hope that those who to-day are the employed will in time become employers, and that their ambition will lead, them to settling down in their own cottages on their own land whether in town Or rural or mining districts as their occu pations lead them to prefer. My colleagues and I am equally anxious to promote the progress of the conntry and the happinessl of the people, bat on the people themselves 'the greater share of the result depends. The Central Government has to see that the ma chinery does not get out of order, bnt with the great mass of the people rests the work ing of the machinery, by diffusing through out the country the true spirit, and power, and opportunities of self-government —call it by what name you will. We give to the people the means of happiness and advancement. Certain I am, that never had people a nobler theatre or a worthier career. The results not only of my own observation, but of the observations of others much more competent to judge, convince me that, New Zealand possesses in an eminent degree, and to an exceptional extent, natural advantages for supporting and rendering happy a large population. Other lands there may be more productive, other lands with even plea- Banter climates, other lands with equally gifted peoule, but for the union of all advan tages, good land, a pleasant as well as useful and serviceable climate, varied resources, a hardy, enterprising, educa ted people, for, in short, a combina tion of all the quulifiations which should make the founders of a young country look forward with a faith no wise dim to a bright! future. I firmly believe New Zealand has no superior, I question indeed anything like an equal, on the world's wide surface." Years since men laughed when I pre dieted the position amongst Her Majesty's possessions to which these Islands would in time attain. Now I believe tke idea is be coming general, that New Zealand will soon be second, to none of the colonies of the Empire. The eyes indeed of many conntries are, on you and it rests with the people of New Zealand to tread the lumi nous path to the proud destiny in fstore for them. My own humble efforts will, I hope, be merged in the glories of the colony with which they are identified. I thank you, Mr Mayor and gentlemen, for your kind address and welcome. The torchlight procession, after going the central square,proceeded to Sir Julius Vogel's private house.

TELEGRAPHIC.

WELLINGTON

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The Mail Subsidy.

The Times this morning publishes informa tion from Sir Jnlius Vogel that the Govern ments of New Zealand and Sydney agreed to let the San Francisco Service begin from this month, thus ignoring the subsidy on the one hand and the penalty for past breach of con tract on the other. I have Dr. Pollen's authority for stating this information is correct as to the intention of the Government. It is feared there will be another hitch this month, there being no steamer at Sydney to take the mail to meet the City of San Fran cisco at Kandavu. Thus she may have to wait some time. There is only a chance of a Sydney steamer coming. The Colima is un fit for service until she receives a new Bhaft from America. If the Zealandia reaches Sydney in time she may solve the difficulty, but that is very doubtful. There was no news of the Granada when the Arawata left Mel bourne. Italian Immigrants. The are still a few Italians in the barracks, for whom it seems difficult to find any suit able employment- One of them has taken to the manufacture of flowers out of bread crumbs, and very pretty they are said to be. The Weather.—The Lightning Calcu lator. The weather is still sweltering hot, and the surtounding hills are dry, parched, and withered-looking. The latest novelty is a Lightning Calcu lating man, who 13 a perfect marvel at the business. He sells little books, which, he Bays; can make anyone as clever as himself. ,^V ThiHospital.-City of San Francisco. >»1 _Tta:Provincial Hoßpital is undergoing a '^.complete renovation. / The City of San .Francisco .will be, brought alongside the wharf when she arriveß here.

Position of the Ministry.

The Times hay a jubilant article on the strong position in which the result of the flections learfS,the Ministry, though it says that administrative reform and retrenchment mub!, come as the country has declared for ii, It then says: "It is fortunate there fore, that at such a juncture, Sir Julius Vogel should return to New Zealand to tdke the helm of affaire., His administrative talent is admitted. Ho has not been bouad around with red tape all the days of his pub lic life, but has shown that he has the genius to conceive, and the boldness to carry out any needed reform., His memorandum on the organisation of the Agent General's depart ment is an illustration in point. That docu ment displayed such a complete grasp of the subject, and mastery of _ all its details as has rarely been exhibited iv New Zealand state papers, we argue there fore the best possible results from his con trolling genius in the administration reforms of the future, and if these reforms be speedily carried out the Government may count upon the support of the majority of the House, and the active sympathy of the public which has been brought into direct contact with the Legislature and Executive of the colony by the abolition of the provinces. "

POET CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Voyage of the Ship Oxford. The ship Oxford from London arrived after a capital passage of 76 clays, 72 from land to land. She had good winds through out, but had no N.E. trade wind from west and N.W. She hugged Africa all the way up. Passed east of Deverds ; passed between Prince Edwards and Morton's Islands, a good channel IS miles wide, no bottom at 70 fathoms. Sighted a large iceberg on January 24, lat. 48 S., long. 77 K. ; steady westerlies ; carried main-stay sail right across the Southern ocean. She brings 2200 tons general cargo and 30 tons powder.

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] . This day. The Mail Service. * In commenting upon the arrangements re specting postal matters recently goicg on between Sir Julius Vogel and the >ew South Wales Government, the Few Zealand Times says both Governments agreed to urge upon the contractors for the mail service the advisableness of considering the outgoing mail for this month as the commencement of the contract. It then adds, presumably the proposition amounts to this, that the Governments artl willing to ignore the past and commence payment of the subsidy from the present month conditionally that the service is efficiently carried out for the future. Arrived, at 8 a.m.—City of San Francisco. She fails at 3 p.m. to-day.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. From Wellington oa a Velocipede

The son of Sir Donald McLean, a man named Douglas, arrived at Napier overland from Wellington after a journey of six days. He travelled all the way on a bicycle. He suffered little from exhaustion. Both circus and theatre are doing well.

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent). This day,

- The Tairua murderers have left Mayor Island, and are reported at Tairua. No steps have been taken to arrest them.

AUCKLAND SEWAGE.

[To the Editor of the Evening Stab.l Sir,—Now that "the strange 1' scheme for improving the sewerage of the city of Auck land has so lamentably collapsed, and the mountain which has so long been in labonr, has brought forth, such a ridiculous mouse, perhaps you will allow another and perhaps madder man to suggest to " the authorities" a plan for a more effective and profitable disposal of the contents of "the closets," than depositing it into boxes and carting them through the city,—every box twice a week, which means some or other of them every hour every day, at an enormous ex pense. So much for preamble, now for a question or two and their answers. What is a commodity in universal request in the country, and. very scarce and difficult to get ? Answer -A good fertiliser. Where is one to be obtained ? Answer—ln the city of Auck land. What is it? Answer—"Guano." What do the citizens do with it ? Answer- Throw it into the sea, together with all the washings of the streets, where it is churned back and fore by the tides, and poisons the atmosphere all round. How will you con vey it into the country ? Answer— By water; the moment it is deposited it must be into water, and immediately commence its travelsinto the country, where itis received deodorised and converted into one of the best fertilisers we know of. There are plenty of methods for doing this, and a little enquiry will soon find out the best. But how is ail this to be done ? Answer. Keep the present drains for surface and storm water; com mence a new drain (probably a pipe drain will be found large enough) soaaewhere about Newton Road, or further off if necessary - possibly a sumpth and a pump may be required — carry the drain towards Upper , Pitt - street, then down .into the valley between Grey - street and Queen-street, continue it along that street direct to the wharf, where it should termi nate a foot or two below high water mark; the drain can then then be flashed twice every 24 hours. It is needless to enter into details connected with this plan ; there are plenty of skilled engineers in this city quite capable of carrying out the necessary works, and the water" required will be ready to hand long .before the drain can be made.—Yours, etc., T. —[Mr Strange's 'system has never been tested in Auckland. It certainly succeeds admirably where put into practical operation at Parnell.—Ed. E.S.]

RAILWAY APPROACHES,

(To the Editor of the Evening Stak.) Sir,—The Herald oi this morning seems to think the contractor for filling up reclama tions is hardly dealt with because he is not allowed to cnt up the footpath made after a deal of trouble, and at a considerable cost to the railway. Day after day the press were fault-findirjg because there was no dry path, and when it is well made it is immediately - rendered impassable, and after the first shower of rain will become a slough of filth, and all because the contractor will not take the care necessary by providing wood cross i ings,or temporary footpaths for passengers. Upwards of £200 has been expended on this road and Custom - House - street for all practical purposes uselessly. So far from their being any want of unity in the matter with the Harbour Board and city, a clause in specifications of contract provides "that he must keep all streets used by him to the sa tisfaction of the city authorities." How far he is doing so the ruinous state of the.road way and footpaths will best show. As re gards the blasting of rock by day, "opinions differ," as doubtless those who reside in that vicinity would say. with your contemporary. Anyway, no permit was asked, and large lumps of clay constantly flying across a road way leading to our. railway terminus can hardly be considered an attraction. Certain precautions . necessary, which those, whose only anxiety is to make money are not apt to consider, the only wonder is how they always find sympathisers.'— Yours, Pro Bono Publico.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. - This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) J"DEMENTS FOE 'LAINTIFFS: L. D. Nathan v Win. Marshall, claim £20 10s, promissory r>ote (Mr Meyer for plaintiff) costs, £4 4s ; J. ¥. Stewart v. Thomas Lup ton, claim £10 Is oa, promissory note aud intersst Mr (Thome for plaintiff), costs £2 5s ; Holland and Butter v. R. Mcßoberts, claim £2 6d, goods (Vir J. B. Russell) costs '£1 Gs 6< ; rlewin Brothers v. Geo. Clarkson, claim £20 8s 4.d, costs £3 103. BOBF.R.T CAMEKON V. WM. LLOYD. Claim £30. This was a claim on the eccentric William Lloyd, for sixty five weeks board and lodging. The defendant, now in prison for a month, had been taken caie of by plaintiff, at the request of a gentleman who felt much sym • pathy with Lloyd. ll&SiliS Judgment for plaintiff, costs £110s. HIGHWAY AND LIGHTING KATES. Some ten or twelve claims were preferred against residents in the district of Ponsonby for payment of highway and lighting rates in the name of Mr Jenkins, by Mr J. B. Russell, but which the defendants preferred settling out of Court, to being subjected to exposure and oosts. ADJOURNED CASES. J. G. Wilsonv. J. S. Becker, claim, £43 14s 3d ; F. G. Clayton v. Chas. Kay, claim, £4 103 ; A. Dornwell v. H. Elliott, claim, £17 8s lid.

POLICE COURT.—This Day,

(Before Dr. Home and Robert Graham Esq ) DRI NX. Thomas Jackson, was found drunk in Queen-street, and John Thompson, in Prin cess-street last evening, and fined ss. each, or the dread alternative of imprisonment. TOMKLTOS An old lady whose name was McEwen, but who pave the Dame of Elizabeth Williams, rather than disgrace her family, was charged with stealing four tumblers from the Scotia Hotel yesterday, the property of Mr Clement Harwood. The old lady pleaded guilty, and has her name had previously been "tarnished in a similar way, she was sentenced to one month's imprisonment. SALLY IN OUB ALLEY. Sarah Conway, ou warrant, was charged with nsinp threatening language towards Mary Hicken, on the Ist inst., whereby the said Mary was afraid that Sarah would do her previous bodily harm. TJie prosecutrix and Sergeant O'Connor shewed that the complaint was not without foundation, t.hat Sarah had actually sworn at Mary. The comedy was performed on the Ist instant. The Bench having considered the ins and outs of the case were of opinion that inter vention was necessary in order that the tongue of Sarah miaht be restrained and the mind of Mary restored to peace, and ordered Sarah to find surities, herself in £20, and two friends in £10 each, as a guarantee of her good behaviour until the middle of the month of May.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

THR ORE AT PYRAMID.

The first of a course of three lectures on the " Great Pyramid " was delivered last evening in St. 'David's s.-hool-rootn hyMrßatg*r. in favour of the Building Fund in connection with the pa>inh of St. Sepulchre. Bey B T. Dudley occupied the chair, and an efficient choir, under Mr-Eice. assl-ted with selections of mn- : sic. The lecturer shewed from this, his introductory lecture, that he had given much time and thought to the subject under review, and dealt chiefly with the size atid dimensions of the Pyramids, ignoring the >.ld, cherished idea that the Pyramid was bu It. as a tomb for the Pharaohs of Exypt: he rather coincided with more rational vhw of Mr Piazza Smith, in his work entitled " Cur luherliaoce in the Orext Pyra mid," and believed that the object of it was very different, the real meaning of which he would endea vour to joint out in his second lecture on Thursday eveniDg next. In the present lecture Mr Batger dwelt upon its probable ace, height, passages, and inner discoveries, The Chairman In proposing a vote of thank?, requested those present to pay close atten tion to next Sunday's lesson from Geneses and Job which would bear dire, tly on the next lecture. BLONDINT. The interest in the Blondin entertainments in the op-n air in the grounds of Government House con tinues unabated. Last night a large andicnee awai-. Ed the appearance of the hero of the Niagara on the high-rope; who made his rapid ascent at the appointed h .ur at the firing of a gnD. In addition to M. Blondfn's usual performances was the harmonium feat, which was skilfully performed The harmonium (uotoneof the lightest) was carried along the rope by the wonderful performer, gracefully fixed on the slight framework, when a chair being ra's ud from the earth Blondin played the beautiful overture of " La Belle Helena," to the listening multitude below. The music in the air had a sweet aDd sootnirg effect and drew forth many expressions of dtlight. The grand display of fireworks and the musical t elections of Impey's band formed pleasaut associations to the central scenes. Vke again inform our readers that to-morrow evening will be the last of La Chi-valier Bloodin in Auckland, and, consequently, the last performance of equal maivel that will ever be seen in Auckland.

The Naval Brigade under Captain Le"Roy, will be outfor practiceto-nisbtjßO that should anyone hear the firing of guvs he need have no apprehension that the Russians are upon as, or the long-looked for mail has turned up. Fifty Beautiful Designs to Choose From. a large shipment ob1 carpets just un- PACKED, and now added to the very exten sive stock on view at the City Hall at prices to suit both rich and poor. Tapestry and Brus sell, from 2s 9dto 7s; very handsome hearth rugs to match. Curtains of every description from 5s lid to 555. Extra Good Value in Sheetings and Quilts juat to hand. Holloway and Garlick now supply all kinds of Bedding, Mattresses, Palliasses, and Pillows; good Feather Pillows at 8s 6d. Carpets laid by a skilled hand free of charge. Job Line in Passage Floor Cloth (4s 6d quality, slightly damaged) at 3s. Floor Cloths from 2to 24 feet wide cut and laid down. Pay a visit to Holloway and Garlick's Furnishing Room, City Hall, and see the cheapest house in town.

THE EVENING STAB. FRIDAY, FEBKUARY 11, 1876



WANTED to Sell, the Pantheon Suits to measure from 40s; Trousers and t Vosts from 255; and Trousers from 15s; all well shrunk.— Ford, Potter and Co AN I ED, Tenders for 31 Squares Phingling, labour only —Apply to J JMnley, corner ofWest Queen and Chapel-strpets, WAITED, a good General Servant Apply to Mrs Fort, Shortland-street. ANTED, a General Servant for an hotel In the country—Apply Cottage of Content Hotel. Victoria-street WAN TED,, two good Carpenters. — Apply to Gill and Co, opposite Governor Browne Hotel. fi NTED, a Girl about 14 years of age for housework.—Apply to Mrs Leys, Sheridan-street, Freeman's Bay. AJNTED> a smart Youth to ride for Butcher's orders; one accustomed to the work preferred.—W. J. Messenger, Queen-street. ANTED, a strong Butcher Boy. Apply to James Young, Grey-street ANTED, a respectable Female Housekeeper (Ts-ranaM), an excellent pla>-e; Female Hotel Servant; Singer's Machinist; Farm Couple; and several Female Servants for good town places.—Hannaford's Registry, High-street. ANTED, two or three good Car penters.—Apply to-morrow morning sharp at Building in Victoria-street, between Victoria and Albert-streets. . ANTED, a General Servant — Apply to Mrs Waddell, Newton Bakery. ANTED to Let, a House in Hardinge-s reel—Apply to Mrs Thos. Craig, Grahame-street , WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Fernandez, Hallway Terminus HotOl. , ; I ANTED, an experienced man.to arive a team'of hersee.—Apply to Warnocfc Bros., Pnrham-street. ■ : " ,AN'JL':ED Saw Mill Men for Whaugapona Saw Mills.-ApplyO A Harris, Breakwatw Road, , .__..



WANTED, a General Servant,must bo a good plain Cool: and Laundress.— A rp'y fo Mrs P. D. Tonge. The Poplars, Oralrei Road, F.emuera. References required. WANiEI), a Cook and Laundress. Reference rt-quired.—Apply to MrR G. W. Binnnv, Upper Queen-street, between 6 and 8 p.m. WANTED, a respectable Girl as General Servant—Apply to Mrs Calvert, Mount St. Mary, Poneonby. a respectable Girl as * * General Servant—Apply to Mrs R. J. Yates, Rutland House, Paraell. WANTED, two or three young men to Board in a respectable family a f-hort dis tance from the Town.—Apply AB, Poet-office, Pon sonby, ANTED a good Female Cook — Apply at _UrrWa Dining Kooms, next to Montague's, Queen-street ANTED, Bones of the Moa — State price and particulars to ABC, at this office, WANTED, Two~or Three respect able Men as Brnrders.—Apply as Byrnes' Grocery f tore Kyberpass Road. ANTED, Fifty Navvies ; highest wages for tood hands.—Apply Messrs Mar tin and Breton, contractors, Mercer. ANTED to Sell, 3 000 con demned Sleepers, and 2.fc00 Posts-heart cf kauri. Can be delivered at any part along the Auck land and Mercer line,—Apply by letter to E. Boyle, Papakura. [ ANTED to Let, at Mount Eden, a new four-roomed Cottage, with skillion, with or without sis acres of land.—Apply at the office of this paper. ANTED, a Partner to join the advertiser in a lucrative business. The above is a good chance for a fmart active working man with a capital of about £100.—For further par ticulars apply to Stewart and Appleby, Skorlland strett, Auokland. W" ANTED' Everybody to Enow, th.it in consequence of the extreme lateness of the ecasuii, I am determined to cloar tho whole of my lvmaiiiiug ISumrner Stock, and have re-marked ovorything nt tempting piices. Ladies should call early and sen the imuiensi; Stock of Costumes, Ruirlea, Muslin Goods, etc., etc. Some of tho Goods ticketed in tho window, as it would be useless attempting to advertise tho one thiusunrt and oi.o bargains to be obtained.—E. T. Herbert, Draper, &c, &c, opposite City Market, Qneeu-sireet. I close at C o'clock. Mako your purchases before that time, and encourage tho Early Closing. WAJNTKD to Let, in 'Victoria strcet, a Two-story Brick Shop and Dwelling House.—Apply to T. Thompson, Grocer, Victoria street - WANTED KNOWN, Cheap Drapery at D. McPherson, Karangahape Road Newton. An immense variety Prints, »üb lins Hollands, and Dress Goods, &c , Ribbons. Lace, Collar*, Ties, Millinery, and Hosiery at fcelling-off Prices ANTED KNOWN HobartTown Paling* and Kails to bo sold Cheap.—O. T. hajton, frJewmtirket. WANT El), for the ISewton Pottery a first-class Thrower; also, a Burner.-Apply at the Works. WANTED, Students for Civil, Mechanical, Architectural, and Ship Draw ing, by a Civil Engineer in practice.—Apply at the oflice of this paper. _ WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling copt. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to tho Evening Stab Office, "Wyndham street. ANTED, a good General Servant. Apply immediately to Darby's United States Dining Roohib, Queen-street. ■ ANTED KNO WN, that J.MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. %\i ANTED KJUWWh, .that D. »* Goldik Is prepared to supply' all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, includlrg Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c.,&c., at tho lowest market priYard , Custom-housa b treat. WANTED, 600 tono cf Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntf! Metal, Waste Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and Rhrb ; also, Bottles, Cast-off Clothing, <sc at BATTY3S & CO.'3 London Marine Store' , Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager ANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwinger, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to busineea, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning. Jn all its branches, executed at the shortest notice. ANTED" Known, large Cooking Apples, 4a $ lb, 38 6d for 121bs; Plums, 6d $ ib; 20 cases of Greengage Plums, only Cd $ ft; Dried Apples, 4Bjb for Is.—H. "Watts, General Dealer, Pitt-street. — WANTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell, 46 dozen Ladies' Josephine Kid Gloves, 1/6 W pair, 2 pair for 2/6; 20 pieces of Mui-lins, only /6 <# yard by the 12 yards ; Silver Dress Buttons, ,'6 $doz., 3 dozen for 1/; lot of small Hats for children, only /6 each ; Cosmetics only /2, 1/6 $ dozen; 30 boxes of sssorted colours of Kuche Trimmings, ji and /6 per yard: lot of Ladies' Workbo*es irom 6/ each; Child ren's Pocket Handkerchiefs. 15 for 1/.—H Watts General Dealer, Pitt-street For One Month!!, English Walnuts, 61b. for 4/G; Tea Trays, 6/ and 9/ per set; Yankee Pipes, C pipes, with a stalk 1 yard long for 61. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Saßbes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch "W A NT ED, Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridleß, he, to nßpect my 50s. Saddle, and Cs. 6d. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap, Save the importer's profit, by buying direct from W. S. Jones, Wliolesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu faoturer. Queen-street. W~~£NTED, Wanted, Wanted to Sell (cheap), 12 cases of Dried Apples, Bd $ ft, 31bs for Is; about Bowt. of Jam, 6d per lb by the jar; Sardines, 6d per tin, 5s 6d per dozen; large tins. 9s 6d per dozen; 50 dozen Cups and Saucerß, only Gd each ; 100 dozen Plates, 3s 6d per dozen ; Jugs and Basins, 6s p°r pair ; Toilet Sets, 14s eaoh; Bell and Black's Plaid Matches, 6a 6d per grosa; Tin Matches, Id lOd per dozen ; 50 dozen Bhirt Studs, from 6d per set, 4s par dozen sets; 40 boxes of Rimmel's Soap, 2d per cake, 6s per box; 60 dozen Girls' straw Hats, lOd eaoh, three for 2s; lot of small Straw Hats, 6d each; thirty boxes of Artificial Flowers, 4d, 6d, and 9d each; Is Dolls will be sold at 9d; lot of assorted Ribbons cheap ; 60 dozen Teapots, from la 3d each; CO dozen Wine Glasses, 3s 9d per dozen; 25 dozen Hnt Tumblers, 6s 6d per dozpn, 8d eaoh; 30 dozen common Tumblers, 5d each, 4s per dozen; Glass Egg Oups, Is 8d per dozen ; 20 dozen Cut Ale Glasses, 10s per dozen; 70 dozen Pearl Buckles for Hats. 4d each, 3s 4d per dozen ; 40. dozen Fancy Needle-cases ; 100 good Needles, in a case, Is, Is 3d, and Is 6d each; about 40 dozen of Fletcher's Ink, 3d 6d. Is, and Is 6d' per bottle; bottles Copying Ink, only Is 9d per quart bottle; Scarlet Ink, 6d per bottle ; Epsom Salts, 4lbs for Is; Washing Powders, 6d per dozen, 4 dozen for Is 8d ; Dress Buttons, 4d per dozen ; small Linen Cuffs, 6d per dozen pairs ; Ladies' Paper Collars, Id per dozen, 6d per gross; House Boots, 8s 6d; Fancy Baskets, Is 6d to 4s 6d; lot of Vases, Is 6d and 2s per pair; lot of Hoaae Bootu, large sizes, 3s 6d per pair; lot of Children's Boots (Laceups), 2s 6d, 3p and 3s 6d per pair; lot of Maids' Boots (1 arid 2 sizt, only 23 6d per pair; Pre served Ginger, only 5s pc jar; 20 dozen Tea-testers for trying tea, 7s per do n; Basins, 3s 6d and 4s 6d per dozen; 30 dozen Puvding Basins, 3s to 12s per dozen; 20 dozen Plated Watch Guards, 2s 6d to 5s each; lot of Silk and Wax Flowers, under glass shades, from 20s each; i superior Pictures (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter), price £i ; Vegetable Dishes, 3s each, 30s per dozen; Soup Tureenß, 12s each; Tin Candlesticks, 9d each, 7s per dozen; Scrubbings, lOd each; cheap Brooches and Earrings, from 2s Od per dozen ; Copy Books, 10a and is 6d per dozen; Steel Riogs for Keys, 4d per dozen; about 6. dozen Youths' Dress Boots, only 6s 6d per pair; 50 dozen Glasn Sugar Basins, Is 6d each, 16s per dozen; Ladies' Ruffles, from 6d; lot of superior Lustres, from 12s to 2&s per pair ; Silver Lustre Teapots, fjom 27s per dozen; Toilet Requisites, 4s 6d to 6s Gd. set of three ; Slate Pencils, lOd per box of 100 ; Good Tea, £1 Is per box; Scented Hair Oil, 6d per bottle; 26 dozen Glass Butter Dishes, Is 6d each, 15s per dozen; Cayenne Pepper. 6d per bottle, 4b 6d per dozen; Epsoms, 6d per dozen packets. 2s 9d per box of 7ltis; Day and Martin's Blacking, 8d per dozen, 6s 6d per gross —Apply to H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt street. WANTED, 10,000 People to attend at the Clearing-out sale of Boots, which will be given at prices to suit the depressed state of the times.—Garrett Bros.", Dublin Boot Factory, Wake field-street, Auckland; and Devon-street, £New Ply mouth;



PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Mr. R. J. De Lias wishes to inform the publio that he has peisnaded that favourite artiste, MB. CHARLES WHEATLEIGH, to give Two Farewell PebfobMasoeb prior to his final departure irom New Zealand; per s.s. 'Hero, Cimnieiicicg MONDAY EVENING. Box Han at Upton's. _ __ , — ■ POSITIVELY LAST WIGHT JL BUT ONE!! ! CONTINUED SUCCESS OF jygr* BLONDIN, gflt Jt£» BLONDIN, ._e^ AT MILLION PRICES!!! [B- GENERAL BEQUEST] BLONDIN, THE Hero op Niagara, Will make a limited number of GRAND ILLUMINATED NIGHT ASCENSIONS ! !! As witnessed by over 5,000 people on Saturday night, AT ' MILLION PRICES! Namely— FIRST-CLASS SEATS, 2s Cd; CHILDREN, Is 0d; PROMENADE, Is; no half-price. m- BLONDIJM, at £°' N*£s£ (0- BLONDIN, at TO-JNIGHT. 5- BLONDIN at "I TO-NIGHT. *_- BLONDIJS at IS- TO-NIGHT, iff- BLONDIN, at TO"NIG££ m- blondin] at to night. CONTINUED SUCCESS OF THE EKUPTION OF VESUVIUS ! Designed ana Manufactured by Professor Ireland, displaying TORRENTS OF MOLTEN FIRE, FOUNTAINS OF GOLDEN RAIN, and THOUSANDS OF BRILLIANT STABS. Malting the Grandest Spectacle ever witnessed in Auckland. For the first time, MUSIC IN THE AIE ! MUSIC IN THE AIR! MUSIU IN THE AIR ! It. BLONDIN WILL PLAY ON IHE HARMONIUM The Overture of "LA BELLE HELENE," By Offenbach. REMEMBER-BLONDIN AS THE FIRE KING TO-NIGHT! BLONDIN as the Fire King To-night! BLONDIN as the Fire King To-niyht! GRAND DISPLAY' OF FIREWORKS TO-NIGHT ! J ! Remember—Million Prices To-Night !!! Remember—Million Prices To-Night !!! Remember—Million Prices To-Night !!! &_, Look Out for New and Startling Novelties To-night! Doors open at 7 p.m., performance to commence at 8 p.m. sharp. Entrance from Symonds-street, near Choral Hal). Pricks of Admission : First-class Seats, 2s 6d; Children, hilf-price. Second-class Promenade, Is; no half-price. B^~ No Re-admission. _^a No Smoking A_lo wk d. Operatic Selections by the Band. All letters and communications to be addressed to J. F. BLONDIN, or O. P. NIAUD, Secretary, Star Hotel, Auckland. N.B.—NOTICE.—The whole of the Spars and Timber used for Bondin's enclosure for sale by private contract.—Apply to O P. Maud, Star Hotel. By order of Le Chevalier Blondin. H. P. LYONS, Agent," YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, AND TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY. LECTURE, In Aid of the Above Societies, by SIR GEO. GREY, X.C.8., IN TfiE CHORAL HALL, ON FRIDAY EVENING, 18th instant. 1 Subject—" The Australian Colonies and New Zealand." Tickets, 2s and Is, at all the Bootaellerg. tfSITING- ARTHUR," an Opera, .IV To be produced immediately.—Words oi the Mublo at UPTON'S. FU R N I T TT .B. E. HENRY PROBERT'S CHEAP & SOUND FURNITURE & BEDDINC ESTABLISHMENT, Bottom of Short_and'-street. Finding that I have not sufficient room in my present Establishment to show my Furniture, Bedding, Ac; therefore, after careful consideration, I have taken those more Central Premises recently occupied by Messrs Cranwell and Co., at the bottom of Shortland street, where I intend to carry on the business oi Cabinet-making, Upholstering, etc.; a_d having had 35 years' practical experience, I shall be able to supply you with good and sound Furniture, at the very owest possible piices consistent to Quality. Furniture, Mattrasses, and Bedding of every des^ cription made to order, and guaranteed to give everj satisfaction. Mattrasses re-made, Dining and Drawing room Furniture Re-covered and thoroughly reno vated. N.B.—The business of China, Glass, and Earthen ware, and Kitchen requisites, _c., will be carried oi as usual in the Old Establishment by Mrs Probert wii?re every order will receive the very bes attention. V&~ Note the address— '■'':>■■",'.%' H. PEOBBET, ' V ; Bottom of Shortiand-Btteet, ' i fi,\ . Auckland.



mo B U I L B E RS. IVndwß will be received up to noon on Saturday, the 32'h instant, for the Erection of a Building at Opotiki, f.,r llio Bank of >ew Zealand. Plans, &0., E.t my oflice, Queen-street. EDWARD M.A.HONEY, Architect. m~O OA R P ENTERS. ji TENDERS for providing ?oats, Platform Ante room, and lordlier wo k?,uqniru! for (hecompletion of tlio Newmarket Hall, will be received up till Saturday at nooß. , Specifications to be seen at the Star office, wysci ham-street. j. H . WITHEFORD, Secretary. 0 BUILD E~R~a Tenders are required for the Erection of a Manse at the Whan. Apply at my stora, . JOHH BUCHANAN, Custom-house-street. HHENDERS required for finding ma- X teriftl, and erecting about eleven chairs of store wall aronnd ihe church at Mangere. For particulars apply to Mr Charles fmith, Mangere. QTRAWBERRIES and OKEAM, of k3 the finest quality, daily, at Mason Bros.' .Parnell Nureoiy. NORTH SHORE.—To Let", a Fur nished Villa Residence, beautifully situated; also a four-roomed Cottage.—Apply to R. andß. Duder, House Agents. SS. EEWARD.^Lost, a few weeks ago. a Mappie Pigeon.- Anyone returning the game to this office will receive the above i eward. ROWN PRINCESS GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (the seventh) of One Shilling per Share, has this day been made on the capital of the above named Company, payable to the Secretary, at the office »f the Company, Bank Buildings, Auckland, on or before the U» February,^ Secretary. Auckland, 31st January, 1876. __^ TO LET, the Shop occupied by Mr. T. Barnett, Pi ark Butche pposite the Thistle Hotel.—Apply to T. Bamett, rk Butcher, next City Hall. A NNUAL CLEARING-OUT SALE OS" SURPLUS DRESS MATERIALS, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HAS COMMENCED HIS ANNUAL SALE OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS t MATERIALS, BLACK AKD 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 made on some thousands of yards of Dress Materials, They are being sold without regard to Cost, to effect a clearance. - Owing to the inclemency of the weather during the Spring and Summer Season, there is a large surplus of excellent patterns in dress materials to select from. During this Cheap Clearing Sale of Summer Dress Materials — Manchester Goods, Sheetings, Quilfs, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, Clothing, and Fancy Goods, will be sold at , Unusually Low Prices. H. ATKINS. h.ROOMED HOUSE To LET or for SALE, on easy terms, a 7-roomed House, FREEHOLD, situated in CoUlngwood-street, close to the Ponsonby Road, with a fine view of the Hwbour and City. The ground is 66x100 feet and planted with fruit and other trees. There is < ut honse, Well, Pump, and Tank. To a Purchaser hal cash can remain at current interest, or may be paid off weekly on the Land Society principle. Apply for particulars to W PUBLISH BR, - St.b. office. T* TVTOTICE TO INTENDING *^M?k 1> PASSENGERS per CITY JZ~ *^OF AUCKLAND to London. As it is expected this vessel will sail on the 25th instant, Saloon Passengers should select their berths at once. There are still three disengaged Cabins. ORFICKSHAISK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, A uckland, February 11, 1876. *O E. M O "V A L. D. CiMFßiiiL begs to inform his friends and the public of Auckland that he has removed from his late premises in Vulcan Lane to High-street, near the Police Court rp H E L A T E FIRE. N. McMillan begs to convey his most sincere thanks to those friends who bo ably worked, and enabled him to save the Tools and Shop at the fire last evening. Tj* I R E ! -THANKS. W. H. SWnner begs to Thank tho?e friends of his who so willingly aided him at the Fire last evening. To his Customers, be begs to inform them that he has taken a Temporary Shop in Mr Leahy's West Quean street; where all ordeus will be, as usual, promptly executed. R. M. A C L E AN, DENTIST, PRINCBS-STREET, AUCKLAND. Professional Hours:—9 to 1 a.m., and 2to sp.m. Late hour by appointment. XTIGHT SCHOOL. —Three nights JL^I weekly-Monday, Wednesday, and Frirtay; will be commenced at the Mount Edea Schonl (next to the Eden Vine) en Monday next, 14th Instant. Younjf Men, who wish to Improve themselves in read ing, writing, or arithmetic would do well to attend. A French class will also be formed if a?ufficientnnm ber join. For terms »nd other particulars, apply to the master of the Mount Eden Day f-chool; ot at the Post Office, Eden Terrace, New North Read. _ FOR SALE, the Fire" Kindler Business —Apply oh the Premises, Albert street, Auckland; the Proprietor having been appointed Manager of the Auckland Rubber Stamp Company (Limited). pARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— \J Apply at the Stab Office. ■vr o t i o c C. T. HARDING Having purchased the joint business of Messrs 7. Archard and J. Brown, Coal and Firewood Merchants, of Mechrnics' Bay, begs to intimate that he is pre pared to execute all orders for Coals, Firewood. *c, on the most liberal terms, and hopes by strict atten tion to business to receive a share of that patronage so liberally accorded to his predecessors. N.B.— Posts, Bails, and Palings always on hand. FENCING OF ALL DESCRIPTION. Carting Done with Despatch. All orders left »t Mr R. Brewin'* Auckland Seed Depot will receive pjomp attention. Tjl O R SAL E To Arrive, per ' Carnatio.' 1 3-cwt Steam Hammer 1 Power-geared Drilling Machine 1 26ft bed, liin centre, acrew-cutting Gap Lathe inert „ 9j ~ .. „ l isft „ 9j ■; „ „ . „ 1 Planing Machine, to plane 10ft x 3ft, and Jatl.f in 3ft deep on the table, self-acting Jon _tht *$? horizontal, vertical,, and angular cuts 1 Do do, 4ft x 2ft, and take in 2ft deep .<^m """ ' BROWN, CAMPBELLi& Oftjrai"



FO » , S A L & E. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate Agent* Market House. FOR SALE, in Brown-street, Ponsonby, a new five; roomed Cottage, verandah ?nd good well, allotment 40 feet, x 107 Very cheap—£l9o. FOR SA.LR. fi ac'ves ot good Land at Remuerft, on the road tost John's Oolleae, a spienoid site for a, gentleman* rfisidf-nco. Price, £135 FOR JHLE, 140 acrpß of good land at To Aral,. near Mangawai; good roads, and first-class situation. Price, 10s per aorp. - ' FOR SALE, « six-roomed Cottage m Collingwoot; street allotment 33 feet x 105, good garden and Iruit trees, pleuty of water, and in good repair. Price, £170. Terms easy. ' FOR S \LE a four-roomed Cottaee in Oxrora street, Newton, allotment 60 fret xI2O, verandah a good well, etc., etc, in good repair. Price *85. Half the money can be paid through the Building Society. . FOR SALE, two first-class Cottages at Glenburn. of G and 7 rooms, with every convenience, nearly new. Price, £176 and £400. " FOR SALE, seven-roomed House in Newton Road, very suitable for a Miop, good well, onthouses, etc., etc. Price, £230. Terms easy. FOR SaLE, a new four-roomed Cottage, witn verandah and good allotment, ou the Mount Eden Road. Prioe. £125. FOR SALE, several first-class Farms for sale near town, and on goort tenna , , FOR SALE, allotments in the suburbs, at low rates FOR SALE, a choice Farm of 56 acres at Titirangi, adjoining Mr Parr's property, all fenced and to grass with the exception of 20 acres of bush; a good lour roomed House, with cowßheds, etc., etc. Price, FOR SALE, 120 acres, with House, good well and other improvements Price, £100. FOR SALE— 80 acres of fair Land for £30. SI „ of good bush Lund, near town, £100 140 „ of rich soil at Waiuku, £300. . 60 „ of good Xand, Parish of Omaru. £8 200 „ of rich Land, Parish of Hoteo, £1 an acre 100 „ of good Land, Waikato, £1 an acre. . \ R. C. GREENWOOD, ; Auctioneer, House, Lanp, and Estate ! A GENT,' , .; fi MARKET HOUSE. WARWICK HOUSE, PONSONBY. M. G. LAMBERT, AMILY GROCER, TEA DEALER, AND PRO VISION MERCHANT, Would reßpectfully inform the residents of Poniwnby, pringbank, and surrounding districts, that the iove New House will be opened on SATURDAY next, 12th instant, with a magnificent and well assorted stock of Groceries, Oilman's Stores and Provisions, second to none in the Province. Strong to Fine Teas of the very best quality, new, and tested by himself with great care, delicately flavoured with the world-famed " Young Hyson," Scented Orange sekce, or Flowery Kolow, to suit tastes the most fastidious Coffees rare and good, Oeylon Planta on, and rich old Mocha, warranted pure Sugar in great variety, from a snowy white to a dark brown. A regular and constant supply of the finest Fresh utter from our best local darlts. Eggß guaranteed fresh, and anew supply three times a week. Bacon and Hams of the primest quality, from the well mown southern firms, McConnell, Watt and Co., and the Messrs Green. His Cbee&e; rich and mellow, rom Port Cooper and Wairoa, will be a treat. In fact, every article offered will be warranted of the jest quality, and nothing shall be wanting on his part, not only to supply, but to deliver with dispatch and accuracy all orders entrusted to the care of yours obediently, M. G. LAMBERT, Warwick House, Ponsonby. B3^" N.B. —T own prices for every article, TTT O R KIN G MEN'S HORTICUL- W TURAL EXHIBITION. The above Exhibition will be held in the Temper ance Hall. Albert-Btreet, on WEDNESDAY next, the 16th instant Doors at 1 p.m.; '(< l At 7 o'clock Sir George Grey will present the Prizes ! to the successful competitors for .the bestkeptand' most productive Vegetable Garden:: U , . ■ > v-i; Admission, 6d. _ . . , , ■. Intending competitors are requested to send in, iheir names, with the number of Exhibits they intend to show, to L. H. Green, Seafiela View, ,or. to the Secretary (D. Goldie), on or before Monday next, the Hth instant All Exhibits must be. delivered at the Hall, Albert-street, not later than 10 o'clock an the morning of Show. rr\ I M B E E, The Unien Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay, are felling their [largo and varied < StockJ of Timber, Sashes, Doors, and Mouldings, at very low rates. Sawdust given away in large quantities. Bring , your own bugs. TO-MORROW. TO WATERMEN, BOATMEN, AND OTHERS. R. O. GREENWOOD WILL sell by auction at the Break water (Swimming Batlss), to-morrow, at 10 o'clock, A 5-lon well found CUTTER, decked, suitable for letting out for Picnios, &c., or for . ; Fishing purposes. Terms:—Cash. MONDAY, NOON. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE '&b., Drake-street, next Empire Hotel. R. A R T H U R HAS been favoured with instruc tions from the Proprietor, who is leaving by the Hero, to sell bj auction, at his residence, Drake- Etreet, next Empire Hotel, on Monday next, at 12 o'clock noon, ■ His' Household Furniture and Effects, Sewiu ' Machints, Poultry, &c. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16. CHROMO-LITHOGRAPHS, OLEOGRAPHS, LARGE-SIZE CHIMNEY GLASSES, IN ELABORATELY CARVED FRAMES. E. & H., ISAACS* HAV"B to announce that they have been instructed by the importer to dispose ot . by auction, at their Booms, Fort-street, on Wed-* nead ay nest, February 16, at 11 o'clock, SIX CASES of the above named Goods, Full particulars in Monday's issue. NOTE—The auctioneers are authorised to sfcate that the pictures are copies of the most eminent artists in oil painting. On View on Monday, Tuesday, and day of Bale. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15. BOOKS ! BOOKS! BOOKS ! GEO. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from Stannus Jones, Esq., to cell by public auction at the Corn Exchange on Tuesday, the 16th inst, at 11 o'clock, , The Whole of his magnificent and well-assorted ' Library, removed to the Mart for convenience of sale, consisti' g of— the latest and best edition of all the Standard Works of the best authors handsomely bound and in splendid order, comprising among others complete series of fchakespeares, Cassella, Chambers, Compti's, Mills, * Maoauley's, Miltons, 'Darwins, and other well-known authors. History, Science, Art, Mechanics, and applied Physics. ■' Also Lik->ratur« ot lighter kind— the IllustratedlsookOf by Wright, Illustrated Novels,. Punch's Cartoons by Teenier. Mark Twain's Work*, . and otliorß ; for full particulars of which ■ | , see catalogues. . ': ___ \J^ _ j^_ '■ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12. THE subscriber has received instruc . tions to sell by auction, on Saturday. 12th iust, at It o'olock, at the stores of Mr Gilberd, Vyndham- Bteeet,. ' , '-".' .. . ."V; The whole of the Stock, consisting of Paperbangings, . Colours, Glass, Brushes, Paints/ &o,'v Also, ■ the Counter, Fixtures, Drawers, &c".;. Terms—Cash. >~ GEORGE BIBBINj . l Auctioneer