TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. George Riddish, a fisherman, was fined £3 or a month's imprisonment for assaulting Peter Peterson, another fisherman.

The Queen of May, now issue, sold by auction to-day iv lots of 100, realised prices from 2s to 2s lid.

The Don Pedro tribute from 31 tons got 50oz.

The Ajax melted lOoz Bdwts,

The Waio-Karaka pumps are again working. They were stopped yesterday to shorten the stroke, owing to some impediments which prevented tlfe use of full stroke.

COROMANDEL.

,From onr own Correspondent.) This day Tho Union Beach got forty-one pounds rich specimens last night, making about 400 pounde in hand. It is likely to go two and a half ounces to the pound, 955 ounces lodged from this mine since Its April. Bismarck lodged 215 ounces. Heenan's 22 ounces. Macfarlane's 34 ounces.

WELLINGTON.

(Prom our own Correspondent.) Thereto Zealand Times and the Argm'ne both quite in earr^t inputting the character of bu tteorge < >rey j n as ba(l a ]ighfc ag th possibly car., Tho Tlmes BU p ports itg at t ac ks by quoting from leaders in the Thames Evening Sf art

The Contractor Scandal. The information about the Thorndon re clamation wits not supposed to be public, and there was a good deal of astonishment in certain quarters when it was found that all the particulars had leaked out. The reason it was kept so quiet was tho hope they had of apprehending the writer, and giving him an opportunity of proving his charges or else making him stand the consequences. He has not yet been discovered, but the writing is so uniform and full of character that it is thought there will be no very great difficulty in identifying it, especially as there is a shrewd guess at the writer, who is supposed to have been a discharged hand.

HOKIANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Sailed fco-day : The barbue Wentworth, for Sydney, Captain Law, with 300,000 feet of timber,

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Rowena left at 11.45 a.m. Passengers: Miss Colebrook, Tales aDd Mulgan, Miss W. H. Bennett, Hart, C. Phillies, H. Vercoe, Mann, Chamber (2),' Col. Thursday and II in the steerage.

HOKITIKA.

tPer Press Telegram Agency.] This day.

The Otago has ariived from Sydney. She experienced a succession of heavy easterly gales, -with thick weather. The sun was not visible for four days. She made the coast on the eighteenth south of Hokitika, but had to anchor on account of a dense fog.

PORT CHALMERS.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.]

This day The Colima has been successfully docked

[Yesterday's Press Agency Telegrams ]

Gisborke. Wednesday. Captain Read, M.H.R., was fined £5 by the Resi dent Magistrate, for nsing insulting and abusive language towards Ciptaln Tuke. The charge of bribery and corruption during the East Coast election, preferred against Captain Morris, comes off on the 26th instant.

Patea, Wednesday,

The sale of the hull of the steamer Egmont brought jCSOO at auction to-day, and the gear bronght £95, Mr Bundle, the Wanganui bridge contractor, w*s the purchsaer of the vessel, with every probability of getting her off.

Wellington, Wednesday.

At the sale to-day, washed wool sold at lid; mized, 7d ; grease, 8d; locks and pieces, 6d; merino skins, 6}d; tallow, 20s to 23s per cwt.

The Provincial Government put up for sale to-day, about 12,000 seres of land. The total amount realised was over £7000, some land fetching as much as £5 per acre. It is understood that the proceeds of this sale will enable the functions of the Provincial Govern ment to be carried on satisfactorily, until the Aboli tion law takes effect.

Christchuech, Wednesday. Thirty en tries'were made to-day for the Champagne Stakes, 1877 ; land thirty-six for the St. Leger, 15.78. Both lists include entries by Redwood, No3eworthy, Buokland, Dodson, Griffiths, etc. The salmon ova continue to look exceedingly well. Tut-LRU, Wednesday.

Tho inquest on tho body of Lizzie Duncan com menced yesterday, and will probably conclude to morrow. The evidence discloses a frightful story of depravity, but nothing to indloate foul play. Great quantities of grain are awaiting shipment; all the available stowage space is crammed. DUNKDiif, Wednesday. The members of the Fire Brigade here have resolved to collect subscriptions to pay the expense of sending eight of their number to the Ballarat demonstration.

We take the following from the Herald :-— Dunedin, Wednesday.

In the case of Bird v. National Bank, the jury have just given a verdict for the plaintiff, stating that the cheque had not been property presented, and assessed the damage at £250. At least twelve other cases were pending the result of this one. Two men have sold lOOozs. of gold at Cromwell, the result of a prospecting tour up the Haast River. Rapid progress i 3 being made with the Tuapeka Railway. The Round Hill tunnel ij expected to be pierced through by the end of the month The rabbit nuisance is a great annoyance on the runs in the Dunstan district.

The Supreme Court proceedings were a series of amusing mistakes, relieved by recriminations between counseL At the outset, the foreman said the jury were anxious to hoar independent testimony as to bank usages/and on Mr Smith proposing to call such, juryman after juryman got up to deny the foreman's statement. The jury wished to dispense with the speeches of counsel. "Contemptible" and "in decent " were some of the mild expressions used by counsel. If Bird loses, he proceeds against the Colonial Bank, and if he wins, the National Bank has given notice of appeal, and of their intention to carry the matter to the highest Court.

De Murska opened last night to the fullest atten dance ever seen within the walls of the Queen's. Shortly after the doors were openefl, tho lower parts of the house were rushed, and dress circle tickets were sold at a premium. Thiß morning, she and the other members of the company mat with a splendid reception.

MEETINGS AN D AMUSEMENTS.

RECHABITE SOIREE.

The Independent Order of Rechabitea of the Hope of Auckland Tent held their annual meeting In the Temperance Hall last evening. The hall was full. Bis Worship the Mayor, B. Tonlrs, Esq, occupied the chair, and in his opening remarks expressed the pleasure he always took In uonneotion with the progress and improvement of his fellow citizens. He wished to see the people of Auckland healthy, prosperous, and sober. His Worship then gave some interesting reminiscences of his recent visit to England and various cities of the United States, and he was particularly struck with the sober aflpect ot the people in Chicago, St Louis, Phtla delpbH, and other cities. He was glad to witness the advancement of societies like the present where temperance and thrift were encouraged. The pro gramme of the evening was then gone through In a satisfactory manner. The report shewed the aooiety to be in a very favorable financial condition. Mr McMaster gave a recitation " Daniel O'Kourke's Journey to the Moon." Miss Agnes Oarr gave a recitation on Temperance in a pleasing manner, This young lady's first public appearance was greeted with loud applause. Mr Hemns, sen, made-a humorous speech, muoh to the purpose, just long enough to be pleasant and not wearisome. We would recommend temperance speakers generally to follow the admirable example set by Mr Hemns ; his speech was really a good and wise one. Among the singers we notice especially the beautiful melodies of Mrs Mitchell, in which she was deservedly encored. Miss Edger's .finished singing was also well received, but " Kath leen' Mavourneen" is not suitable to this lady's voice. Perhaps, however, the hall had something to do with the sounds, for the Albert-street Hall, is about the worst in Auckland for sound, and con sequently very unfavourable both for singers and speakers. Mr Ryan came ont noble with his vocal abilities. Mr Harding also sang three songs in a highly creditable manner, especially the " Mounte bank " and "My own, my Guiding Star," and had the accompanyist been up to his work, Mr Harding's succes-ei would have been perfect. We fancied that 'he pianist was dozing onoe, as he w*s evidently running his notes in an opposition direction to that ,01 the singer, The entertainment, however, was lf ry harmonious throughout, and closed in a loyal BWUIW,

THUS PEDESTRIANS. We regret that we omitted to notice the extraordi nary feats of Mr and Mrs Wiltshire in onr last issue now heing performed in the Lome-street Hall. Mr "Wiltshire, who is a young man, has undertaken to walk 250 rnileß in 100 hours. The hall was duly arranged for the performance of the marvellous feat, and duly measured by MrPeicival. Mr Wiltshire comniercd at eight o'clock on lusday evening, and still continues his lengthened task. He gets no sleep during the whole of the performance, which will close on Saturday night, according to calculation; he is called out by the ringing of a bell at tno stroke of each Imur. At present he keeps up wonderful freshness and vigour, and bids fair to complete his task with ease and without extraordinary fatigue. At intervals, Mrs "Wiltshire interests the audience, -who is also an adept at pedestrianism. Mrs Wiltshire is very ladylike In her dress and figure, and we under stand she is in training to walk 100 miles in 24 hours. Tho proceedings &?c enlivened by music, and the erter'ainment is not of that dry nature which many persons may imneine. THE |THHATB_V. " Fro Fou " was the title of the drama presented last evening at the Prince cf Wales Theatre The piece was in several acs, and the frequent applause evinced by the auditory shewed that the drama was acceptable. Mrs Bates assMQed the leading character with judgment and skill. Mr Bates as Sartory's was almost perfect: Miss Lizzie Morgan drew immensely as Louise. Messrs Collier, Searle, Bnrton, Alexander and other*, had evidently studied their parts with caro, S3 the results of their acting proved. " *ast Itfnne" another sensational drama, with which the public are familiar, will be perfoimed this evening. Mrs Bates wiil take her complimentary benefit to morrow evening. A^„ r „ n „ THE GREAT HIBEUNICON. Mr Everett's excellent Hibe.ntcon, or Mirror of Ireland, was exhihitedfor the fourth time last evening to a large and attentive audience. The beautiful views were greatly admirpd by the hundreds present, and the singing of the ladies, and Barney and Mollis s courtship and duet were equally praiseworthy and dese'virgof the expressions of delight which followed. The Hlbernicon is one of the bests sights m the city, and bids fair to hold out for a considerable time to come. Mr Coughlan's performances on the Irish pipes elicited a shower of applause, while the pianoforto se'ections by Mr Searall v. ere of the first order.

BRITISH A-ND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. The annual meeting of tho British and Foreign Bible Sotfoty was hold last evening in the large room of the Young Men's Christian Association, the Rev Dr Mavmsoll in the cliair. The proceedings opened with a hvnin and prayer, and a portion of Scripture by fcev Mr Crawford. The chairman having spoken on the imcortance at-d work of the society in many parts of the world, called on Rev H. H. Lawry, the secretary, for the report, which was of a lengthy ana encouriging character. Mr JO. Firth, treasurer, read the financial statement, which shewed a balance of £5 03 Sd. in favour of the society. Rev *_. C Ptewart. a missionary, Rev B. Backhouse, Rev P. H_ Cornford, and Rev Mr Kirk were the chief speakers of the evening, and many interesting facts were brought fo'ward by the speakers in connection with the operations of the society In various parts of Uie world, Votes of thanks were given to the lady collectors for their zeal in the cause of spreimiDg Biblical knowledge among among the nations A committee of about forty gentlemen were elected, and with votes of thanks to Mr Backhouse and the chaiiman, the meeting closed with the benediction.

PIOCEBAN CHORAL ASSOCIATION. An Easter service was hr-ld last evening at at Matthew's Church, when in spite of the unfavorable weather thete was a large congregation ; the Bishop and six clergy were present., and the choirs mustered to the number of fifty. The praye-s were intoned by the Rev A G Purchas. the responses being given to Tallis' plain pong. oho proper psalm, and canti cles were the same as those used at the annual festi val last October. Several Easter hymns were sung, but tho want of previous rehearsal was at times almost painfully evident. An earnest address was dven bj the Rev B T Dudley on the subject of " Thanksgiving," and an offertory was made in aid of the funds of the association, which realised £3 2s Cd. After the Bervice was erd-d, a practice of hymns anthems, etn, was held by the choir, undjr Mr Brown, the organ being played by Mr Bice, to which a large portion of the congregation remained and listened with interest We understand that it is contemplated to hold a similar gathering at Ascen sion-tide orWhitmn-tide, when it is to be hoped that the choirs will be a little better prepared for their part in the service.

LATEST CABLEGRAMS.

MELBOURNE.—THIS DAY,

The barque Kohinoor, from New Zealand to Launceston, 42 days out, has put into Waterloo Bay for a supply of provisions.

THE SHAREMARKET.

Bank of New Zealand—Business done, £18 ; Sellers, £18. National Bank — buyers, 755. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 30a. South British Insurance—Buyers, 53s Gd. Union Sash and Door—£9 (new issne) ; buyers, £8 15s. Auckland Gas—Buyers £10 ss. Caledonian - buyers, 25s ; sellers, ,30s. Karangahake—Selle is, 4s. Cure—7s 6d ; buyers, 7s fid ; sellers, Bs. Queen of May—Buyers, 2s 6d (new issue.) Union Beach—Business done, 72s Gd, 753 6d, 78s, 77s Gd ; Sellers, SOs. Tokatea—Business done, 10s Gd. Pride of Tokatea —Business done, 9d. j sellers, Is, Eoyal Oak—Business done, 5s Gd ; buyers, 5s ; sellers, ss. 9d. Bismarck—Business done, 6s 6d.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

A special meeting of the Board of Educa tion was held this afternoon in the offices, Wyndham-street. Present: Colonel Haul tain (Chairman) ; Messrs Luck, Luckie. Ball, Prime, and May. The meeting was called specially to receive the report of the Committee appointed to inquire into the evdience in relation to the charges brought by Rev James Martin against William {Edwards, late of the Grafton road school. The report was to the effect that the Committee were of opinion that the School Committee was justfied in requir ing Mr Edwards resigation as teacher ; the evidence tending to shew that he had on certain occasions acted with indiscre tion in his relation with the bead master. They desire however to Btate that no suffiicient evidence had been brought to shew that Mr Edwards was guilty of indecent conduct, and they con sider eligible for future employment by the Board if he should desire it.

The report was adopted.

Carnatic shipments to hand !

New Carpets 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. Carnwell, late Carnwell and Co., Shortland streefc, 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 FUK nishbd at Moderate Charges by Holloway and Garlick, Cabinet Makers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, Drapers, Clothiers, &c, City Hall, Queen-street, Auckland.

JHB EYMING STAB, #UftSPAY, APBIL 20, 1876



sL*lA_ A ICELAND STEAM Jg»^^^J_JL PACKET CO. FOR GISBORNE AND NAPIER. Thes.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave TO-MORROW, at 10 o'clock. FOR LEVTJKA DIRECT. The B.S. LLEWELLYN TO-MORROW (Friday), at 10 o'clock. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. IN THE ESTATE OF JAMES GLEESON, DECEASED. All Claims against this Estate must be lodged with undersigned, duly verified by statutory declaration, on or beforethe 3rd of May next, otherwise they will not be recognised. HESKETH & RICHMOND, Solicitors for the administratrix. Auckland, April 20,1876.- ROYAL ALBERT LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 2. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge is unavoidably Postponed from Friday Evening to TUESDAY EVENING., the 25th instant, to be held at the Baptist Chapel, Jiden Terrace, on the above date, at 7 30 p.m., when every member is requested to be present. By orftw of the W„M.



«_-.*_ M ._.^ifli WlWf . | fl( W ?^n<»ai^fr^o^gj^^ f.JtmntitilM'l'lffH1"! >lrw™vrmip. rpiMBER! TIMBER! The Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay, have on hand a veiy large Stock of all kinds of Timber for Buildings, and an unsurpassed quality of Second-class Stuff at very low rates, Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, and Tongued and Grooved and Wide Boards, also very chaap. pHOEAL HALL. KING ABTHUE . WJLL BE PEEBOEMED on SATUKDAY Admission :—Reserved Seats, 3s; Unreserved, 2s; Back Scats, Is. Tickets may be had at Upton and Cos. TOST, in Lome-street, this morning, a J Letter.—Finder will receive Five Shil lings reward on returning the same to Star Office. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 14 years of age to make herself useful. —Apply Mrs W. Craig, Mount-street. ATERLOO~~QTJADRANT Boarding and Day School, conducted by Mrs. Norman. The Second Quarter of the year will commence on Wednesday, 10th April, IS7C. WANTED to Purchase, a Tile Machine complete—Jagger and Parker, Freeman's Bay. \\J ANTED, a Boy as Boots.—Apply V V at the A ncltland College ». WANTED, a smart Boy to Open Oysters at the California Oyster Saloon, Quetn-street. , ANTED, a General Servant; must understand cooking.—Apply imme diately, Good Hope Dining Rooms, Wellesley- street. ANTED a good general Servant, imreed iately. -E. Henry, Registry Office, 3hortland-3treet WANTED a Situation as Clerk, Collector, or any situation of trust. Good security.— W E, Stab office. ANTED, for the Country, a married couple. Man accustomed to farm work, and Wife for dairy.—Apply to the Thames Ho tel tomorrow. W" ANTED, employment by a Machinist, either indoor or out; has a flrst clsss machine—Apply by letter to M E S, this office^ ANTED, a Lad accustomed to a Treadle Printing Machine.—Apply at this office. J . ANTED, a strong Girl to assist In house work.—McNaughton, Butcher, Victo.ia-street. A WIDOW LADY can accommodate five gentlemen with Board and Residence ten minutes' wall: from Post-office.— Apply at this office. WANTED, a first-class Baker for a country store.—Bamett and Levy, Queen street. WANTED, somebody accustomed to the Fancy Trade.—Por particulars, apply at this office WANTED, three Men for the whaler Matilda Sayers.—Apply at onoe U.S. Consul's Office, Fort-street. ANTED, a Boy To make himself generally useful.-rßrown, Barrett and Co., Elliott-street. WANTED, a young Man accus . tomed to the Butchery, who can ride and serve around. —A. Carter, Butcher, Wellesley-street. ANTED to Sell, a Sausage Machine in good order.—A. Carter, Butcher, Welles ley-street. WANTED, by a young man thoroughly conversant with the Grocery business, a situation as Assistant or Manager; 14 years' practical experience; local references.—Apply " XYZ," Post-office, Newmarket. ANTED, Tenders for Metal on the Mount Eden Road. Particulars at the Toll-house—R. Udy, Secretary. WAN TED, a Turnover for a country newspaper.—.Apply at this office. WANTED, a smart active Boy to make himself generally useful.—Apply at Fiji House after 6 p.m. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Turner, Hydropathic Practitioner, gives Consultations FREE, letters replied to—Alma "Villa, Chapel-street TtITJNG and Book-keeping Taugnt. Separate rooms for Ladies. Schools and Families attended—Address Mr Nicholson, Writing Master, 98, Grey-street, Auckland. WANTED, a Partner with £300 to join in a Timber Business near Auckland, —Further particulars, apply to H. Partington, 67, neen-street. —.a , , — WANTED, to make arrangements for a supply of Pheasants, Game, &c, for the first of the month.—A. Dornwell. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest, possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch WANTED, an experienced Brewer. None other need apply to Box 31, Po3t office. WANTED KNOWN, that J.MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable priceß.— Addrees Newton Road. ANTED KNOWN, that Fund ture of every description, inclnding Drawing room, Dining-room, and Bed-room Suites; Iron Bedsteads and Cots ; Hair, Spring, "Wool, Fibre, and Flax Mattresses; Paliaßses, Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows; Gilt Chimney Glasses, Toilet Glasses, Toilet Ware, Cocoa ana China Matting, &c , &o„ all of best quality, and at moderate prices, is on sale at T. and H COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse, 148, Queen street. Funerals economically furnished. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers/ Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndhain street. i ANTED ! Wanted ! Wanted ! to Sell, very cheap—so dozen Pcrubbing Brushes, 6s 6d to 9s per dozen ; 60 dozen Whitewash Brushes, from 9d"to 2s Cd each; 60 sets of Shoe Btusheß from Is Cd set; large Jars of Assorted Jam, Gd lb ; small Jars, 7d lb ; Salmon, 9s 6d dozen; Pre served Apples, 51bs for Is.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street. Cups and Saucers, 6s Gd dozen ; 100 dozen -Plates, at 3s 9d per dozen. ■ ANTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of feigh-street. Only the. highest class machines kept in stock. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Guages repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED Known, that McSmed ley'- Turkish Bath is now given, in which the breathing of the hot air is dispensed with. The cooling-down process is accomplished without the shook of the Shower Bath. The whole is accom plished, with Shampooing, in 40 minutes. A warm and Electric Bath are in course of erection. The Baths are solely managed by the Proprietor.—X. [ YKES. WANTED, a young Girl to assist with a baby and at household work, where she may be mads one of the family—Address by letter to Boz 171, Post-office, Auckland. D ECRUITS WANTED.' AUCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGINEER COMPANY. Being the beginning of the Volunteer year, a dozen or more eligible Men can be taken on the strength of the above Company. Particulars of admission can be ascertained on application to any ot the Officers* WM. ANDERSON, ___Captain Commanding, O.G.T.—Hope of Parnell Lodge, • No. 3 —The Open Meeting of the above Lodge is Postponed until further notice.—L. W. Gladding, W.O T, on behalf of the Committee. L~ODGINGS.— Two young men re quire comfortable Board and Lodgings con venient to Queen-Btreet.—Reply, stating tennß, to OC, at this office. • ■ - •■■. yy.' ;, • .■.'/;: .• <d ,-.'... V.'1.1.



ww^iMMiUMiwial—a— Mi mmmmmm WANTED, two good Axemen for the Bueh —Apply Shakespeare Hotel. A N T I "D, Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridleß, &c, to know that the undersigned has just received a very superior lot of Saddles, which he is selling at 555. each, complete with mountß; Bridles. 6s. Gd. each; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap, Save the impor ter's profit, by buying direct from W. S. JO*ES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Mann actnrer. Queen-street, WANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert. Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and General House Furnisher, etc, has just received a large and well-assorted stock of Enelish aDd American Chairs, which he is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at 4s. 45,6 d, ss, and 6s ; warrantod to give satisfaction or the money returned. t^~ Note the address :-The Cheap Furniture Mattresses, and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite the Post-office. Shortland-street. WANTED Known, Jno. C. Clough, Machinist, Masefield's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the pro vince. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality, and lowest remunerative charge. W~ ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. WANTED Known, that Alexander Tait, Blacksmith, he, has removed to his new premises, Lome-street, six doors above the old shop, midway between Victoria and Wellesley-stroets East. ANTED Known, where Cheap ' Iron and Brass Castings can be had with dispatch, and at astonishing low prices:—Ship Dumps, is <# lt>; Rudder Bands. Dove-tail Plates, General Brass Work, Is fid $ lb; Iron Castings, Sash Weights, 158 $ cwt; Fire Bars. 10s -Tf? cwt; Ship Castings of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and single purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes, Grates, Stove Metals, all proportiona tely cheap at J. KELLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and Brass. ANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber snd other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Rails. Hardwood Felloe, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Lathß. Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-houso strect. WANTED to SELL. 600 rolls of Paperhangings at Cd per roll, 53 per dozen; 25 dozen Cut Tumblers from 8s to lis per dozen; 1 case of Wax Fruit, with glass shades, from 5s 6d each ; Slate Pern Us, 8s per gross ; boxes, 6 Pencils in each bex, 9d per dozen boxes ; Riding Whips, Is Gd each; Bass Brooms, Is; about 6.000 Chairs, Tables, Chests of Drawers, Sofas, and Toys of all sorts, only Id and 2d each; pint bottles or good Ink. threo for 2s Cd; small bottles, lOd per dozen; Hams, lOd lb; Bacon, 7d lb; good Blue, lOd lb; Cayenne Pepper, 5d per bottle, worth Is; Bead Mats, from 1b to 3s Cd; Bead Baskets, from Is to 4s Cd each; good Pens, Is per gross; Box Creamlaid Note Paper, 5 quires, for Is; 400 Looking Glasses', 3d to Is each; pint bottles of Ink, 8s per dozen ; 0.000 assorted Combs, only 2d each; Ladies' Riding Whips from f)d to 2s each; superior Work Boxes from 4b 6d to os, Ie.BS than cost; large lot of Dolls ; cheap lot of Clii.'nons from Is 4d ; Plates from 8d each ; lot of assorted Ribbons cheap; Fancy Soap Babies, only 2d each, Is Cd per doz n ; good Needles, only 6d per 100 ; and a variety of other things cheap; 20 boxes of Artificial Flowers, very cheat,.-Apply to H. WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt street. A LEXANDER, the Jeweller, has on view, and for Bale, the Largest and Most Complete MUSICAL BOX ever imported in the Colonies, Playing THTRTY-SIX of the most Modern Tunes. A LEXA2TDER, the Jeweller, shows at his establishment a TRIUMPH of MECHANISM —a Musical Box—with changeable Cylinders, standing on a Beautiful Inlaid Table. J^LEXAITDER. the Jeweller, respectfully invites all io INSPECT and HEAR HIS MUSICAL BOX, the like of which has not been seen before in the Colonies. r\ O A L s. Ex « Witch op the Waver,' @ Newcastle. Having purchased the above Cargo, we are pre pared to sell the Bame Cheap, either delivered or at ship's side. X Those desirous of laying in a Winter Supply should not loose this opportunity of doing so. W. & G. WIN STONE. T> O AR D OF EDTJCATION. Tenders for of a new School-house atTuakau. Plans and specifications can be seen at the P lat-ofDce. Tuakau; or at the office of the Central Board of Education, Auckland. To be sent. to the Chairman of the Tuakau School Committee, on or before the 29th April. JOHN COLLINS, Chairman. TK^YED, at Mangare, a Black and ' Tanned Sheep or Cattle Dog, about 8 months old.—Owner can have it by applying to W. M. Hall, Mangare. ITTJCKLAND EIFLE ASSOCIATION. The Annual Matches lake place as follows :-Firet Match on Friday, the 21st instant, at S a.m. sharp; and the Second on Saturday, the 22nd, at 2p.m sharp. Competitors to provide their own ammuni tion. All Volunteers, in uniform, are eligible to com pete for Mr. Beck's Cup (the First Prize in the First Match) on payment of an entrance fee of two shillings and sixpence. All prizeß will be the same as last year, and the firing will be under last year's regula tions. D. KELLY. \ Hon. GEO.'KITCHEN, j Secretaries. 20th April, 1876. TDANK 3SIW ZEALAND Notice is hereby given that "the HALE-YEARLY General Meeting of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 21st day of APRIL N»XT, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st instant, and for any other business that may be brought before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH; Inspector. Auckland, 18th March, 1876. T>ANK~OF NEW ZEALAND Notice is hereby given that a SPECIAL GENERAL MEEEIN Gof the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 2lst day of APRIL NEXT.immediately after the Hal f General Meeting, for the purpose of confirm ing Resolutions to be proposed at the latter meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, Inspector. Auckland, 18th March, 1876. '"pTOTICE of -p emoval: MRS. BUTTERWORTH, MILLINER, Will OPEN in a few days in those central and com modious premises vacated by Mr J. C. Morrin. MRS. BUTTERWORTH, In thanking her friends for their past favours, bsg to announce that she will open the new premies with a Large and Wel__-se__bote__> STOCK of the NEWEST LONDON AND PARISIAN DESIGNS IN MILLINERY, MANTLES, &c. ESP" The inoreased accommodation will enable her to execute all orders with bksfatch. ; ■ y ■''■ '■'" ' , ;



[Established 11 Years.] WB E A L, • NEW AND SECOND-HAND Clothier and General Dealer, Wellesley-street East. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N B.—Arrangements can bo made for the Purchase of ciothing, Books, &c, at private houses. #|sSffifli_ __^^sSß3»af««jal AUCKLAND COLLEGE & GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Second Quarter will begin on FRIDAY, 21st instant. „.___ FREDERICK J. MO=*S. Secretary. BOARD OF EDUCATION. Tho Training Class will be resumed on MONDAY EVENING next at Mr. Worthington's, Hobson street, notice of which is hereby given to Assistant and Pupil Teachers, who arc reminded that this Class is established by the Board for their benefit^ FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. 81 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. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels Bisks on Specie subject to special arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAIDJ GEO. P. PIERCE. Manager TAIRUA GOLD MINING COMPANY v (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given ihat the Directors or the Tairua Gold Mining Company (Limited) will proceed to Forfeit The Shares stated at foot hereof, unless all Calls upon such Shares, now overdue, are paid on or before WEDNESDAY, the 26th instant, to the Secre tary, at the Registered Office of tho Company, Bank Buildincs, Auckland, or to Mr. E. T. Wildman, Agent, Brown-street, Grahamstown. By order of the Board of Directors. ' GEO. WINTER, Secretary. April 19, 1876. Binne.y, Edwin, Grahamstown 30 shares. Bormann Gustav, Thames 7 ~ Bauer Obao., Thames 5 ~ Bryan Humli, Tairua 2 ~ Darcy Jamos, Thames 20 „ Gray Geo., Thames 5 „ HennellyM, Thames...; 4 „ Johnstone Peter, Thames 10 ~ Jones Jas. W., Thames 25 „ Murdoch Hugh, Shortland 10 ~ McDougall Roderick, Thames 10 „ Neal John, Thames 4 ~ Neves John, Tairua 1405 ~ Spencer G^o., Thames 10 ~ Rogers P. J., Auckland 35 „ Pre'ecp, Samuel M., Thames 10 „ Porrett Robt. 8., Auckland 5 „ Oxley Dariel, Auckland 10 ~ McCabe John, Auckland 10 ~ Lendrum Geo., Auckland 5 „ Tyler Edward X, Auckland 40 ~ A LADY from Paris is prepared to - give Lessons In French at Pupil's residences. £110s per quarter; two Lessons a week Terms in advan c.—Apply, "Education," Post-office, Short land-street, Auckland. HPHE Misses Craig's Pupils will I a°semble on Monday, 24th instant.—Grab am e street, April 18, 1876. MISS WAIT'S Seminary for Young Ladies, New Norih Road.—Duties will be resumed on Wednesday, the 19th instant. rpo M-BOHANTS.— The Advertiser I having had many yearspractical experience in the Wine and Spirit Trade, is desirous to obtain the management of a Department in an Importing House.—"Amon," office of this paperr DESIKABLE SITE for a Country Residence.—For Sale In a convenient situation at Onehunga, with double frontage to the main roads, a choice plot of thirteen acres of good l»nd. Will be 3old in one or more lots to suit purchasers. Sniiable either for a Getleman's Residence or a Market Garden—Apply to Fleming and Stevenson, House and Land Agents, Onehunga. FOE SALE, 6 years' Lease of a Boarding House, doing a fair trade. Furniture and Effects can be taken at a valuation.—For parti culars, apply at this office. O BE SOLD, a Bargain, a Photo graphic Gallery, in full working order, doing a fair business, with Cameras, Lens, and all requisites. — Apply to Joseph G. Percy, Saddler, Durham street. . j TLTOR immediate Sale, on easy terms, \ JL, a comfortable four-roomed House, with good well &(., and freehofd allotment. 66 x 80 feet, in Alma Place, Ireland-street. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR Positive Sale (cheap), a first class BAKERY ; business doing a good trade in Auckland. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved FARM cf 81 Acreß, with House, &c, about 13 Miles from T o wn. \ Applyto JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, Remarkably Cheap a Comfortable Four-ioomed COTTA GE, withgood Well, &c, in Russell-Btreet, South Newton. Apply to i JOHN SOPPETT, No. 8, Queen-street. Tff'O'BTl' SHORE. For Sale or Lease, that Handsome Villa Residence adjoining Devonpott Hall, erected by the late D. Burn. Esq, having a well-laid out Orchard and Kitchen Garden ; also a Paddock adjoining—Apply R. andß. Duder, House and Land Agents. FOR SALE, a Wheel Shoeing Plate—Apply to A Mackie, Coach Builder, Durham-street. « MOUNT ALBERT. To let, for three years, a well finished 7-roomed House, with every convenience, back-house, cow shed, good view, etc., etc., together with 5 acres oi of first-class volcanic soil good orchard and garden. B. C. GREENWOOD, Land and Commission Agent, Market House. TO LET, a good Grocery Business, with six-roomed House.—H. Partington, 57, Queen-street, npo LET, an eight-roomed House I opposite Mr Reader Wood's, Brighton Road, Parnell.—W Flood, 5, Insurance Buildings. ]U" O T I C B. • I am the only direct importer of T. Russell and Sons Gold and Silver Watches. For proof, compare my prices to others in the Trade. Orders taken foi class of Watch, and 10 per cent chaigad ovei expenses. F. H. Lewisson keep, the lar?est assortment oi Geld and Silver Watches in New Zealand. P. H. LEWISSON, Opposite the Union Bask. %®~ Price List of Watches sent free of Cost. T O. O. T ' Pioneer Cricket Club, No. 1. Members, and thoße desirous of joining the abov Club, are requested to meet on Friday, 21st instant at 7.30 p.m.. Temperance Hall, to elect a Captain ane Match and Managing Committee, &o , by permissioi of the W.O.T, P.L. No. 1,1.0. G.T. C. B. ANDREW. Z. A.--A IT CKLA N D BAT • TERY. The Annual Meeting of the Battery will be held i: the Drill-shed on Thursday, the 20th instant, at 7.3 pfcn- Business: To receive Report and Balance-sheet. J. HERBERT BURNS, ;;. ,' ' Captain Commanding.



PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee R. J- De Lias. Stage Manager G. W. Collier. LiSI NIGHTS OF MR. AND MRS. F. M- BATES THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, By Spe£al Desire, and for this occasion only, EAST LYNNEI Lady Isabel ) Mrs. F. M. Bates. Madame Vine j Archibald Carlylo.. .. Mr. F. M. Bates. Friday Evening — Grand Fashionable Night 1— C_mpimentary Benefit to Mrs. Bates—Special Pro gramme !—" Honeymoon" and " Guy Mannering." j T% A ■ L L. TO ' BIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, AND THE MARCHIONESS OF NORMANBY, AND TO COMMODORE HOSKINS, AND THE OFFICERS OF THE SQUADRON, TO BE QIVBN ON THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 27, 1876, AT THB CHORAL HALL. GENERAL COMMITTEE. His Honor Judge Gillies Hon. Doctor Pollen G, B. Owen, Esq R. O. Barstow, Esq, L. D. Nathan, Esq Doctor Goldsbro' D. Hean, Esq T. Morrin, Esq E. A. Mackechnie, Esq W. Aitken, Esq Aibin Martin, Eeq F. Whitaker, Esq James Macky, Esq Ed. Isaacs, Esq J. Hay, Esq C C. McMdlan, Esq B. Ireland, Esq J. Richmond, Esq D. B. Ci uickshank, Esq J.-W. Williams, Esq B. Tonks, Esq Hon. Henry Ohainb, rlain D. L. Murdoch, Esq S. Jackson, Esq Jamee Watt, Esq J. L. Campbell, Esq J. M. Dargaville, Esq G. Yon cler Heyde, Esq H. E. King, Esq P. Comlsky, Esq A. Brock, Esq B. We'" 'er, Esq W. Fraser, Esq B. 3. _. =-__uey, Esq J. C Sharland, Esq Doctor E Ellis A. K. Taylor, Esq J. M. Shera, Esq H. P. Barber, Esq Geo. S. Graham, Esq R, Whitson, Esq. __ \ EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. J. Richmond, Esq H. P. Barber, Esq P. Comisky, EBq D. Hean, Esq H. E. King, Esq, A. Brock, Esq E. A. Mackechnie, Esq. Tickets (admitting a gentleman and two ladies), £1 Is. for the set; and ladies tickets, ss. each; to be had from the Members of the Executive Committ.e, and from the Secretaries. J. M. DARGAVILLE,\ „.-. «.„., BJ. DAVENEY, ) UOT- &eCB' Auckland, April 19,1876. THE Executive Committee of the above Ball will meet THIS (Thursday) EVEN ING, at half-past 7, in the Stranger's Room, Northern Club. pHORAL HALL. KING ARTHUR WILL BE PERFORMED on SATURDAY. Admission :—Reserved Seats 3s; Unreserved, 2s; Back Seats. Is Tickets may be had at Upton and Cos. T ORNE-STREET HALL. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TONIGHT! AND ALL THIS WEEK ! MR. WILTSHIRE, The Unbeaten and Undefeated, in his Great Pedes trian Feat, accompanied by the LITTLE WONDER from 8 p.m. till 11 p.m. Doors open day and night Admission—ONE SHILLING. Evenings, from 8 till 11 p.m., 2s. Season Tickets, 12s. p H O B i A L HALL. KING ARTHUR WILL BE PERFORMED on SATURDAY. Admission:—Reserved Seats, 3s; Unreserved, 2s; Back Seats, Is. Tickets may be had at Upton and Cos. p'l T V HALL. CEAD MILLE FAILTHE. TO-NICHT r~TO-NIOHT 1 TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS OF EVERETT'S ORIGINAL GREAT HIBERNICON! OR, MIRROR OF IRELAND, OOMPBISINQ FORTY MAGNIFICENT VIEWS OF THE ! CHOICEST IRISH SCENERY!!! . Among which may be specially mentioned, UPPER AND LOWER LAKES OF KILLARNEY, ; SAOKVILLE-STREET, DUBLIN, > St, PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL (By Night), FAMOUS MEETING OF THE WATERS, &c. DUBLIN BAY (ohanged from Day to Night, &c.) ! THE COMEDIES E (Written expressly for the Great Hibernicon by Garnet Walsh, Esq , Melbourne, and E. Lewis Scott, Esq., Sydney), are supported by the following powerful cast: , MISS A. STONEHAM as Mollic (Barney's Sweet heart) MISS DE VERB, as Charlotte (Sister to Tourist) i MR. C. HOLLO WA Yas Peabody Doolittle (Tourist) ' MR. JOHN P. O'NEILL as Barney (ihe Guide) MR. CHAS WALLACE (the Hon Julius Flufferdorf Cuffee, Esq., Valet to Tourist) MR. HY. RYAN, as Muldoon (Pig and Wliistle Hotel) MR. JOHN COUGHLAN (the Irisli, Piper). c THE MUSICAL PORTION OF THE ENTER . TAINMENT nnder the supervision of LUSCOME SEARELL, the Talented Composer and Pianist. f MR JOHN COUGHLAN'S (the Celebrated Irish Piper) SELECTIONS EVERY EVENING. Doors open at 7 80; commence at 8. BS- PRICES OF ADMISSION-3s, 2s, and Is. GRAND MATINEE on SATURDAY, April 22, for Schools and Families, commencing at 230 pm. ' Admission; Adult, Is; Children, 6d. D. EVERETT, Proprietor. .. CHAS. HOLLOW A. Y. Stage Manager. c SATURDAY, 11 O'CLOCK am. a RUTLAND ROAD, PARNELL, HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, Etc, -UNDER WRIT FI. FA. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at the Pre mises of Mr Geo. Oottis, Rutland Road. :0 Parnell, on Saturday nest, at 11 o'clock a.m, undo Writ FI FA. Household Furniture and Effects, Large, Iron Fur nace with boiler, Garden Tools, 20 don Tomat. Sauce, Bottles, &c, &o.



TO-MORROW. MAHOGANY BOOKCASE AND EFCRE« TOIEE, GOLD WAT( H AND CHAIN, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Tflß subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, the 21at instant, at 11 o'di»?ck. General Household ,7urniture Superior Mahogany Bookcase and Zscretoire, Mahogany Card Table Damask-covered Couch and Six-Chairs, Chesls Drawers, Iron' and Wood Bedsteads, Washstands and Ware. Couches Arm Chairs,. p Dram Flasks, Paper ShirV Fronts. Gilt Studs, &c„ &c. Seized under warrant on account of too Education Bate: Gold Watch and Chain. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. « ■ TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. ARTHUR'S MART. PRODUCE.— Potatoes, Pumpkins, Onions, Carrots, Bacon, Cheese, Butter, Maize, Oats, Rice. GROCERIES.—Tea, Soap, Tobacco. ■ HOUSEHOLD FURNITORE AND EFFECTS, &0. Earthenware, Boots, Clothing. IS" TO PHOTOGRAPHERS- . Photographic Camera and Lens, Fittings and Stand, Printing Frames, Porcelion Plate Bath, Flat Dishes, Weights and Measures, Developirg Cup's, and a few useful Chemicals, &c, &c. FRIDAY, NOON.—Market House. POULTRY— Fow5Ducks, Turkeys, Geese, Pigeons, Fancy Birds, eta, etc. , PROllUOE—Potatoes, Onions. &c. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. MONDAY, APRIL 24. COMFORTABLE COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENTS, PROSPECT TERRACE, PONSONBY. THE subscribers have received in structions from Mr A. Buckingham, who is leaving the Colony, to Eell at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Monday, 24th instant, at 12 o'clock, His newly-erected Cottage of Five Rooms, situated in Prospect Terrace, immediately adjoining the residence and property of J. 0. Hoyte, Esq , erected on two allotments, having 99ft. frontage to Prospect Terrace; the property is fenced in, and has oh it a good well o£ water. Also, In the Estate of Maurice Foley: Waiwera—Southern portion of allotment 103, Parish of Waiwera, County of Marßden, containing 220 acres 2 roods. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, APRIL 24. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS, HOBSON-STREET. M. JONES & CO. HAVE been favoured with instruc tlons from Captain J. Casey (who is removing to the North Shore on account of family bereave ment), to sell by public auction, at his residence, Hobßon-street, on Monday next, 24t_i instant, at 11 o'clock, The Whole of his Household Furniture and Effects: Mahogany and Green Rep Drawingroom Suite, Centre Table, 2 Pianofortes, Mahogany Sideboard and Telescope Table, Chairs, Couches, Mahogany Bed-room Furniture, 4C, &C., &C. Horse, Phseton, and Silver-mounted Harness. For particulars see Catalogues. TUESDAY, MAY 2nd. BY ORDER OF THE AUCKLAND IM PROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. GRANT & MORTON HAVE been favoured with instruc tions to Lease by public auction, at their mart, Tuesday, May 2nd, at 12 o'clock noon, NINEY-NINE YEARS' LEASE OF MAGNIFI CENT RESIDENCE SITES, ALBERT BAR RACK RESERVE. Section 3-3 large Allotments, Nos. 13, 14, and 15, having 58 'eft frontage to the Park Road, with a depth of 169 feet Section 3—2 do., 67 feet by 169 feet, fronting Alfred staeet _ Section 3—l do., Corner of French and CBorke streets Section 3—3 do., 65 feet by 182 teet, fronting O'Rorka street Section 4—3 do., 60 feet by 160 feet, fronting OTtorke. street The above are the only unsold Residence Bites re maining in the Park. Sections 4. 5, and 6-Building Allotments, having frontages to Wellesley-street East, Rutland-street, Howe-street, and Abercrombie-street. The Auctioneers would call special attention to this Sale, which affords the last opportunity to com mercial men of securing sites for Villa Residences in the Albert Park Reserve. The Lots specified above are the only ones unsold,, and some of them are larger than those previously offered. The handsome and substantial buildings erected and in course of erection on this Reserve wiU make the locality the most attractive and charming as well as most convenient for gentlemen having business in the city. ATTHFTION is also called to the ALLOTMENTS in WELLESLIX-STRES.T EAST, which as BUSI NESS SITES are unquestionably FIRST-CLASS, as this street is the MAIN THOROUGHFARE from the CITY, with largely increasing suburbs. V^~Purchascrs may build in wood on any part the property. Lithographe Plans can be obtained at the Mart, and the Offices of the Improvement Commissioners. Conditions of sale and all particulars on application to Auctioneers. . THURSDAY, APRIL 27. HANDSOME WALNUT FURNITURE, PIANO, ETC., DEDWOOD. y M. JONES AND CO. HAVE been favored by instructions from, Mr Edward Owen (who is leaving the colony), to sell by auction at his Residence, Ded wood, opposite Ponsonby Hall, on Thursday, the 27th April, at 11 o'clock, His Handsome English Imported HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE of the very best make and in good order, comprising — Drawing-room Buite, Walnut and Green Rep, Piano orte by D Almaine and Co, Loo Table. Hand Painted Vases, Timepiece, PUr Glass, Mahogany Telescope, Dining Table, Side Boards, Couch, . Arm Chairs, and Chairs, Circular Fenders, Ash Pans, Carpets, Oiloloths, Curtains, Side-table, marbled top,, Wheeler and Wilson Cabinet Sewing Machine,, Maho gany and Marble Toilet Tabie and Wash stand and Ware, Iron Bedsteads and Bedding 9 Venetian Blinds, imported, very superior, with patent self-acting roller. Glassware, Dinner and Tea Services Kitchen and Cooking Utensils : Double Barrel Guns, Revolver ~-. Garden Chair, Roller, and Tools Lot of Poultry, &c, &c. MELBOURNE-MADE CLOTHING, CRIMEAN SHIRTS, SUPER WATER PROOF CLOTHING, FREN CH MERINOS, FRENCH TWILLS, LUS TRES, REPPS. BLANKETS, NECK - I TIES, FELT HATS, CARPET AND BLACK BAGS, PORTMANTEUS, AND A VARIETY OF GOODS IN THE SAME LINE. ' I E. & H. ISAACS r XT AYE received instructions to sell .. Ij. by auction, at an early date, without resejrvo, n to closej consignments. a|f large i parcel of [the' labove, [ due notice of k which will be given in a future issue.