UNPLEASANT PASSENGERS. The Messager Midi stateH that a [merchant vessel arrived at Marseilles lately, laden with sugar from Batavia. While in the act; of unloading, the workmen suddenly left their task, and, rushing up to the deck, gasped out inarticulate words. AmoDg the hampers they had found three immense boa constric tors. These reptiles seemed to wake from a state of lethargy, and advanced toward the terrified men, who had only just time to hoist themselveson deck and close the hatches. The Captain was, of course, obliged to suspend the operation of unloading and to look for the means of getting rid of these strange passen gers. Two pigeons were poisoned with strych nine aud dropped into the hold. They were devoured at once, but only two of the ser pents died. The third reptile has not been seen again, and it is with the greatest trouble that the Captain can get men to assist him in unloading the ship. MR. GLADSTONE AND THE RITUAL IST CONTROVERSY. • To a revised reprint of two articles which appeared in the Contemporary Review, the first entitled " Ritual and ilitualism," in October, 1874, and the second, "Is the Churc-h of England Worth Preserving ?" in July, 1875, Mr Gladstone has prefixed an observation on a single point, that of at taching doctrinal significanc to external usages. He says : "I have nowhere ques tioned that there are outward usages which may and must be of doctrinal significance. My proposition is simply this, that where external usages have become subjects of contention, and that contention is carried to issue in Courts of law, the field should not be unnecessarily widened, and the usages should not be interpreted for judicial purposes with reference to this or that par ticular dogma so long, and of course only so long, as it naturally and unconstrainedly bears some sense not entai ing such a conse quence. Within the last few weeks has been taken from amongst us the venerated Dean Hook, the greatest parish priest cf his age. I believe he had taken his part in a decided and public manner against the prohibition of the eastward posi tion of the consecrator, in tho celebra tion of the Lord's Supper. I am glad to have an opportunity of showing, as I think conclusively, how little it was in his mind hereby to exclude the laity from their full participation in the solemn act by citing a passage from a private letter which he addressed to a young clergyman in 1842, when questions of an outward usage were debated among us with what to all now seem to have been a needless heat and vio lence. 'I am afraid that many in their zeal for the Churchforget Christ, and inmain taining the rights of the clergy forget the •rights of the laity, who are, as well as the clergy, priests unto the most high God, and who, indeed, have as large a portion of the sacrifice of prayer and praise assigned to them in the Prayer-book as the clergy.' I seek to show by this extract how innocent must have been in the mind of this'admir able man the usages of the eastward position, and how unwise and unjust it would have been in his case among others to attach to it the doctrinal significance of an intention to exclude the laity from their share in the Eucharistio offering. I believe it may be stated with confidence that there have been times when the northward position has been recommended with authority and learning as being more adapted than the eastward one to give full effect to the teaching of the sacrifice iv the Lord's Supper.' j

Washington, January 22nd.—Much inter est has been felt by a number of Southern Congress men in the case of Captain Wad dell of the steamship City of San Francisco, who was threatened with arrest by_ the Hawaiian authorities on a charge of piracy for acts done under authority of the Confed erate Government, and the friends of the Hawaiian reciprocity treaty have feared it would meet with considerable opposition on account of this. Congressman Waddell, of North Carolina, a cousin of the Captain, has, however, to-day received a telegram from him, conveying the intelligence that King Kalakaua assures him that no such arrest will be permitted, and urging all his Southern friends to support Luttrell's bill to carry the treaty into effect. Cincinnati, February sth.—During performance of the allegory of " The Great ■Republic," at Bobinson's Opera House this afternoon, a portion of the pillars supporting the gallery gave way, precipitating a number of occupants upon the balcony below. At this writing it is not known whether any were killed, though there is a rumour that three persons received fatal in juries. Nearly six hundred children took part in the alle gory, and tho audience was mostly composed of the parents and relatives of the partici pants. ' ______

Status of Friendly Societies.

DEPUTATION TO THE HON. DR.

POLLEN

A deputation, consisting of Mr T. Cole, Treasurer Loyal Good Intent Lodge, Mr Garrett, P.P.D.S.C. of the City of Auckland Court A.0.F., and Mr Little, P.P. of the H.A.C.B. Society, waited upon the Hon. Dr. Pollen to-day relative to the refusal of the Gpvernment to register cer tain lodge's unless alterations were made in the scale of payments.— Mr Cole introduced the business by stating what had been the practice hitherto in regis tering friendly societies. He said thaf; a difficulty had now been raised by the actuary in relation to the registration of the City of Auckland Court A.O.F , and an application to register a Gisborne Lodge of Odd Fellows, possessing rules precisely the same as those already registered, had been refused.— Mr Garrett explained the circumstances con nected with the refusal to register the City of Auckland Court of Foresters. This society had been in operation in Auckland for twelve years, and had been registered in the ordinary way. Last October an altera tion was made in the rules. One involving, however, not the slightest alteration in the payments. The rules were submitted to Mr Brooktifild, Revising Officer, in Auck land, and certified by him. This was deemed sufficient, and they were printed. After being in circulation for about six weeks, a letter came from Wellington, in which it was stated that certain alterations must be made in the payments before registration—Dr Pollen remarked that tile letter was written upon the report of the actuary.—Mr Garrett said that the Court, during theehorfe time it had been worked, had, besides paying all lia bilities, accumulated over £1400, the interest on which paid working expenses. He thought the actuary had overlooked the fact that many members who entered allowed their claims to run out, and that lodges de rived considerable revenue from that source. The Foresteia thought the fact'that they had paid all liabilities and accumulated so much money was a guarantee of soundness. —Dr Pollen remarked that these were matters of detail which he was not qualified for going into. It was the business of actuaries, and was reducible to a mathematical calculation. —Mr Cole said that was the very rea son they were so confident. Their rate of payments was based upon the investigations of the best English actuaries. The accumula tions, as might have been seen fiom the report of the Fountain of Friendship Lodge, were so large that they could not ask members to contribute more. He would like to know whether a new Act would be brought in next year.— Dr. Pollen said that the question had at tracted a good deal of attention. He would show them exactly how the matter stood so far he was concerned. He then quoted from the Act to show that the Colonial Secretary was nominally the Poegistrar of Friendly Societies, and it was not lawful for him to register without submitting the rules of the Society applying to an actuary, appointed for tteti jj&Sf&ty .?? teas ©steka b>% ww Hm& by a

This provision seemod to have been over looked, until within the last two years, and the certificate of the Revising Barrister was accepted. This was a most important over sight, and had resulted in a curious compli cation. He had endeavoured to bring about a better state of things quietly without creating any noise about it. —Mr Colo said that since the Gisborne lodge was refused, a TaranaUi one had been registered.—Dr Pollen remarked that tho permanent solvency of friendly societies was a very important question affecting a great many people.— Mr Garrett pointed out that the lodge was registered before, and there was not; now the slightest difference in point of solvency. —Dr. Pollen said he had already shewn how that might, have happened. If things had gone •on before as they should not have done, that wag wo reason why the same s}'stem should be continued. If they could show him that tho actuary was wrong, he waa quite prepared to discuss the ques tion.—Mr fnttle pointed out that the H.A.C.B. Society was a branch of an Australian Society, and had no power to alter its rule 3. The scale of pay ment had been approved by the Govern ment actuary in Melbourne, and was actually equal for. young and old to the highest amount named by the actuary, in his letter to the Foresters, and yet; registration was refused. Under the Melbourne Act there wag conditional registrations with periodical inspections. Could not that be done here.— Dr. Pollen said there was no .provision under the Act for conditional registration. He found great; difficulty in getting returns frcm some of the societies. I'; they could show him that their terms of payment were suffi cient or better than proposed by the actualy he would be glad to pub them right, let them get the report of any com petent actuary, and forward a state- ' ment of what they complain of and he would be prepared to give it consideration. All the Government wanted to do was to make the registration of a society a guarantee of its soundness, which had not been the case before.—Mr Garret* asked what was the position of the City of Auckland Court meanwhile—The Colonial Secretary replied that it could have no legal status. Of course the members could carry it on among them selves. After some further discussion relative to the bearing of the English law on the sub ject, the deputation thanked the Colonial Secretary nnd withdrew. Statements shew ing the unreasonableness of the actuary's objections to the rates of payment will, we understand, be forwarded after a meeting of the combined lodges has been held.

THE COLONIAL FIRING.

WANGANUI. [Per Press Telegram Agency.] Wednesday.

SECOND EXTRA MATCH (MARKSMENfS PBIZKS). Open to all qualified representatives who have become marksmen during the Volunteer year ending 31st March, IS7G. Colonial Representatives who are marksmen (as pro vided in foregoing rule) must; be furnished with a certificate to that effect from the officer commanding the district to which they belong. For Representatives armed with rifles : Range, 800 yards ; seven shots ; tar gets 8 x G feet, centre 0 x 4 feet, bull's-eye 3x2 feet. Prizes : Ist prize, £4 ; 2nd prize, £3 ; 3rd prize, £2 j 4th prize, £1. The Rifle Marksman March is finished. Goldie (Otago), Ist prize, £4 20 Frederick (Otago), 2nd prizs, £3 ... 15 Crossman (Nelson), 3rd prize, £2 ... 14 F;>.gg (Thames), 4th prize, £1 12 Adams (Ofcago) 12 In firing at ties, Adams lost fourth place. The weather has changed. The glass is slightly falling, but still high. A very high wind from the left rear prevailed all morn ing and clouds of dust. RIFLE VERSUS CARBINE. The first range of the rifle versus carbine matches is finished. There was great fun over thechange of arms. The highest score was—Stevens, Wellington,. 22, with rifle, and 22 with carbine ; total, 241.

The Carbines Victorious

Latest

The Carbine Rifles Match is finisher!, and was woa by the carbine men. The highest scorer wsa McCreddie, of Wellington, who takes the cup. The highest scorer on the losing side was Crawford, of Waiuku.

The difference between the teams was only 13 points. The carbine men, 1,113 ; rifle, 1,100.

Steam Communication with New Caledonia.

The directors of the Auckland Steam Packet Company have intimated to Mr Coleman Phillips their intention of communicating with the various Governments interested relative to the proposed establishment of direct steam communication between Auckland and New Caledonia. We also learn that his Honor Sir George Grey has ex pressed a willingness to subsidise the line with a sum of £500 in order to enable the steamers to call at Norfolk Island.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

" CHTLPER.IO." This burlesque at the Prince of Wales theatre la«t evening was patronised by a a;oocTly num ber of persons who evinced thei' approbation by by frequent applause. The influences of a rainy blowy nifjht was not favourable to great success ; still in point of merit on the part of the performers, there was no falling off neither in theactiDg nor in ihe scenes, which were accompanied by selections and music bj the orchestra, composed of some of the best musicians of th.c city. Miss Lydia How,jrde and Mdllo Solange, are the particular feminine stars of this opera burlesque, and their acting and sin?iug were entitled to the plaudUs they received at the hands of the audience. Miss Jennie Nye was the same merry little fairy as on previous occasions. The characters assumed by Messrs Power, Collier, (and Searle were also complete in conception and realisation. This evening, Miss Howarde will appear in an amusing Imrletta, entitled ' Ibe Waterman," which will precede the repetition of " ChilpoTic." To-morrow evening will be a graod fashionable night, under the patronage of the Marquis of Norman by and suite. I^^SMITH'S NEW COMBINATION. The first-rate newly organised company, including a constellation of artbts of the first magnitude, and embracing all the latest sensations of the day, will appear in Auckland for a short time, commencing on Saturday next, at the City Hull, prior to their depar ture for Sydney and Australia. We learn that this is one of the best and moat varied troupes that has ever appeared in the colony. Wo shall notice the particular characters of the new combination more fully in our next issue. aLICK-O'BB.IEN. We remind our readers for the last time of the benefit otcert to Alick O'Brien, the prince of local comic actors, which will lake place this evening in the City Hill,and for which a varied, interesting and com plete two-part programme has been prepared according to Stas announcement Ahostof talent will be brought into play at the Oity Hall for gratifying the patrons and friends of the renowned Alick whoso representa tion of Salamander Sam never fails in creating a furore of applause. The galaxy of HTA.it amateurs, the pick of Auckland, will be present on this occasion 1 and will add by their vocal and physical manifesta tions to the glory of the evening. The incomparable Pat McCan, the irresistable Seton, the glorious Bertie, and Carolina Bice, silver-voiced Chapman, golden shoed Dunning, the Corsican Brothers Merton, and Blackmore with the " Tailor and Crowe," will assist in giving eclat to the entertainment and bringing down blessings in the shave of current cmq upoa the head of Alick O'Brien Tho whi.le to conclude with the extraordinary farce of the " Mulligan Guards in which will appear :— . OBrady and Nerringand Patsy the Lion, And Seton and Horan and Alick O Brien.

ELECTION OF CITY AUDITORS.

[The following appealed in a late edition last evening : —] The election of two Auditors of the City Accounts has been going on throughout the day. There are six candidates—Messrs J. Waymoutb, Geo. Fraser, T. L. White, P, McTavish, M. S. Leers, and Richard Garlick. The polling place is the Mechanics Institute and during the day a steady stream of voters has ;i?gts la- to« &ireettoßs lha

arrival of the English Mail has detracted considerably from the interest taken in the proceedings. The poll closed at 4 o'clock. Way mouth ... ... 4GO Eraser ... ... ••■ 388 White 3G4 Garlick 28G Leers 269 McTavish... ... ... 50

WHANGAREI

(Prom our own Correspondent). This day. The Peach-Stealing Case.

John Millis, who loaded his vessel^ the Euphcmia, with peaches off the Maori land at NiL'unguru, was to-day sentenced to six months' imprisonment. Mr. Aubrey, 11.M., presided.

HASTINGS.

[from our oWjst correspondent.]

February 28. Since my last everything in mining here has a very favorable appearance. The Great Extended, or Buckland's mine are pushing up their rise as quickly as possible, and are now within.a very few feet of breaking through into the upper or Jessie workings, as they can hear frcm the stopes plainly. They have had very bad air to con tend with for the last fortnight, the air pipe erected some time ago being.useless to them in consequence of tho scarcity of water. They have nciw rigged up a sorb of blast pipe, which just gives enough air to keep £ho candles alight. When they are through (which I expect will be this week) they will have aa fine a block of country to work on as any mine on the field.

The new lead in the Bullion mine, sup posed to be the old Half Moon looks splendid both in the rise and in the face, gold being plainly seen every shift. The manager com menced crushing to-day, and gold began to show on the plates very quickly. There is a good deal of speculation and difference of opinion here as to the value of the stuff", some judging at one ounce, and some think as high as ten. The manager has let a new contract to McDermot and party (the late con tractors for the tunnel) to put in a cross drive to cut the Hard Gash lead, and expects to have it in about 25 feet driving Should it turn out according to expectation it will make this mine a valuable property.

The Hope people are still pegging away, but, owing to the scarcity of water, they are hardly making wages. I am informed that a party of me have taken [up the Panama or Twelfth July to-day/aud intend to give it a good trial. This was one of the first mines taken up hero, and at one time a thousand pounds could be got for a share. There is little doing here at present in bush work, which for a long time has been the mainstay of the place. The mines in Grahamstown that used to absorb a large quantity of timber, slates, etc., are at a standstill, and no prospect as yet of the Bright Smile pump starting. Our new butcher seems so well satisfied with his trade that, 1 uncles stand, he intends adding a bakery to his business. So you see we are Betting along, and I suppose will at;ain creep back to civilization.

The members of tho Star of Newton Lori<?o. will meet this evening in tho Congregational School-room, at half-past seven o'clock, to welcome the members of the Pioneer Lodge, and for other business. Mr Ewington announces a third lecture in connection with Spain and the Netherlands, the "Dutch Revolt against Spain." The lecture will be delivered on the 14th instant, in the large room ,of the Young Men's Chris tian Association, and will be in aid of the Mount Eden School Building extensicn fuud. Caknatic shipment to hand ! New Carpjits 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 iD entering thoroughly into the House Furnishing business. Having secured the services of Mr E. Cranwell (kte Cranwell and Co., Shortland street) is sufficient guarantee that they will keep Furniture of tirst-claas workmanship, and at the moat reasonable prices it can be produced at. They iniend keeping ("roods to suit all classes, and purchasers are invited TO INSPECT IHEIR STOCK. Funerals Furnished at Moderate Charges by Holloway and Garlick, Cabinet Makers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, Drapers, Clo thiers, &c,"City Hall, Queen-street, Auck land.

the EVENING STOBTTOrnKBimr, j^i£Kc__rir*^~



KM A^T ED, a Nursemaid.— A pply' P with references to Mrs Ricp, Mount Ed<"n Road. ANTED, by a young lady accustomed to young Children a Situation as Nursery Govermss ; first-class references.—Apply as «oon as possible nt this office for address W XNTEI), an active young Person to make herself generally useful, with good references —Apply to Mrs Spairs, Jtllerslie House, North Shore. WANTED, by a new arrival, a situation as Clerk, Storeman, or in any light capacity. The advertiser will give £3 to any person who can procure him a situation of the abovo nature likely to prove a permanancy.—Apply to this oflke. ANTED to Hire, a Spring Cart, or an Express and Harness, by the week, to shift furniture.-W. L. Koth, Cheip Bedding and KurniDure Warehoixse, Victoria-street East, next the Greyhound Hotel ANTED, a Rough Carpenter for bush work.—J. Howard. Onehung*. ANTED a second-hand Gold Lever Hunting Watch; must be in.good order.—Apply by letter, stating lowest cash price, to Confidential, Star, Office. _ \7S-7 ANTED, a thorough'y competent Vv Assistant to take charge of a Chemiat'a business ; liberal salary.—Addres with references, Box 37, Post-office.' ANTED, two good Carpenters; must be men accustomed to Railway Carriage or Waggon Building —Apply at New Hospital or Breakwater Wharf. TIT ANTED, a Cook and Laundress VV references required.—Apply Mrs Gr. W Binney, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, a few good working hands for the Bush.—Apply to Christopher Gardener, Contractor, Awitu ; or to E. Gibbons and Co., Oneliunga, ANTED, a good General Servant accustomed to young children; references required.—Mrs J. W. Preece, Qrafton Road. ANTED Known, P. McMasteris selling his large stock of Drapery and Clothing at reduced prices. , WXNTED, the"Journeymen Tailors to know that Mr Rattray'fi Tailors are locked out, because they will not accept any reduction, and work for less than tenpence per hour.—By order of the Society. ANTED Known, that J. Green, Draper, &c., has removed from Hobaon- Btreet to Thompson's Buildings. Victoria-street. WXNTED, two Dairies of good Freeh Butter; highest market price given. Apply to Post-office Store, Karangahape Boad. ANTED, a general Servant ; apply to Mr. Malcolm Banks, Epsom. ANTED, Good 'Jailors; highest wages given —W. Eaitray, CG, Queea-street. ANTED KNOWN, a cheap sale of Miscellaneous Goods will be held for a few days at Baitje and Co 'a Manna Store, Elliott street Ihe stock must be cleared out at once in con sequence of removing from the premises. Come early. _ WANTED KNOWN,'that J. Green hhs on sale Men's Brown Cotton Sock 3, 6d per pair; 3 pai's Boys Brown Cotton socks for a shil ling ; Bimrnel'i Brown Windsor or Honey Soap. 2d per cake ; 3 Handercbiefs 'or a shilling (full size, mon'8); Men's or Boys' Collars, 6-1 per dozen ; Rim mel's Perfumes. 6d and 9d per bottle ; Boot T.acfiS, 3d per dozen or 2s per gross : Women's or Girls' Stock ings 6d per pair (very good value); Men's Bincea, Is p« pair, best in Auckland for tho price; other goods equally cheap.—Address, J. Green, Thomaoß's mm*



, gtt ___ a _^__« B .Bl^J_^ WANTED, Tenders, for Labour only for a House at Dedwoo<?. Plaii3, &c, at Iron Office. G. H. floldsidp and Co., custom hou c street ANTED, a Barmaid—Apply at Greyhound Hole!, Queen-street. ANTE D, a Girl as plain Cook.— Nevada Hotel, Queen-street. ANTED. —No old Bankrupt Stock, but New and Fashionable Goods at a much lower price, to be had at the Pantheon.—Ford, Potter and Co. ANTED, Tenders for the erection of a Cottage in Wellesley-street Plans and specifications can be seen at Mr Brownhill's, Boot maker, 88, Queen-street. WANTED, in ri private family, a Furnished Bedroom, easy distanco from Quoin-street — Particular*! to It, Star' Office. T^INCiTOF^WALES THEATRE. _ ________ Lessee .. • • Mr. R. J. Do Lias, Directress .. .. Miss Lydia Howards. Scenic Artist .. Mr. N. H. Thornton. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, the accomplished Opera Bouffe Artiste, Miss LYDIA HOWARDE In Two Impersonations. The performance will commence with the amusing Bnrletta, entitled—THE WATERMAN ! The whole to conclude with tho successful Opera of CHII.PERIC! FRIDAY EVENING, March.",—Grand Fashionable Night'—Under the immediate patronage and in the presouce of His .Excellency the Governor, the Marquis of Nonnanby and Suite. Saturday—" La Chatlc Blancho !" Reserved Seats may be secured, and TickGtS ob tained, at Upton and Co.'s Dr< ss Ciicle.Cir.cle, 4s; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. Doois open at 7 30. overture at eight sharp. Attendance in Cloak-room. <n I T V ~H ALL. \j For a Short Season, SMITH'S NEW COMBINATION! After a most brilliant tour through Victoria and the .Southern Provinces. SATURDAY, MARCH 4, GRAND OPENING NIGHT! P. H. KIRBY, Agent. Fen ing qITr vices OF THE NEW CONGREGATIONAL OHUROH, BBRESFOKD-STREET. Sunday, March sth:— Morning Service—Conducted by Rev. R. F. Mac- Niccoii. At the close tho Lord's Supper will be administered. Evening—"A Service of Praise," with address by IIEV. "\V. TINSLKY. Thursday Evoning, March 9 :— CONVERSAZIONE. SUNDAY SERVICES to commence at 11 a.m., and G.'.iO p.m. The Offerings in aid of iho Building Fund of'the Now Church. XT ~TT C. B. S. ° AUCKLIND BKANCH, No. 81. THE ANNUAL BALL of above Banch will tike place in the CHORAL HALL, ON FRIDAY, MARCH 17 (St. Patrick's Day.) Danciner to commence at 9 p m. Ladies by invitation ciruilar oi.ly. Tickets, 10s (id, to bo had of Messrs Cal'nan, Flynn, Dempsey, and the members of tho committee. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary. TAHUHU MUTUAL IMPRuVE MENT ASSOCIATION. Notice to Members. The Third Session will commence on MONDAY, Gthilarch. E. WEST, Secretary. OTAHURTJ District School.—Grand Vocal and Ir .trum«ntal Concert. OUhnhu Public Flail. Wednesday, March 8. Messrs "W and F Reed (from the Thames) will give one of their bumorous an i Pleasing Entertainments. Volunteer Band in attendance. Admission, 2s Gd ; Children, Is. Proceeds to meet inoi'lentnl school expires, Doors apen at 7.30; dancing to commence at, 10 pm. TO LET, furnished or unfurnished, a House containing 11 rooms, stable i>nd coach-house, flower and kitchen gardens, and 2 acres of land.—Apply on the premiset to C. L. Lod<j, Tho Cedars, Onehnnga. rjHO LET, on Lease, those command- JL ing premises in Hhortland and Fort-streets, known as Hobson's Buildings, at present iv the occupation of Messrs. Me Arthur, Shcra and Co. Possession can be given on tho Ist July next. W. J. GaWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. LET, a five-roomed Verandah .i_ Cottage in Kelson-streot.—Enquire at the Star Ollico. LET or for Sale, a House of five JL rooms, pleasantly situated, with stabling, &c. — -ipply Stab Ofliee. O 7 LET or SELL, the Store in Durham-street, two storeys high, sixty-six feet deep, with 13 years of tho lease to run.—Apply on the premises to H. H. Smith, Auckland Ironworks. Also, to be sold cheap, "Wrought-iron Ranges, Ships' Stoves, Portable Ovens, Colonial Ovens, Toe-plates, &0. TO LET, upper part of House; fur nished, commanding a beautiful view of the harbour; with or without board.—Apply offics of this paper. TO LET, the Shop occupied by Mr. T. Barnett, Pork Butche pposite the Thistle Hotel.—Apply to T. Barnott, rk Butcher, next City Hall. pAMPBELLVILLK—A large allot v^ ment for £80 ; a fine view of the harbour.—W. F. Hammond, Architect, Ponsonby and ahortland street. O-RTH SHOE E.—A furnished House to let, with immediate possession.— Apply to R. and R Dud«r, House and Land Agents. Tji O R SALE, AT THE NEWTON SANITARY ■ PIPE WOEKS, A Large Quantity of all sizes of UnpatenteS. PIPES. The above goods are firet-class, ana used by City Corporations down South, although not considered suitable for our city works here. FOR Immediate Sale, at' very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. Applyt° JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR Immediate Sale, at an exceed ingly low price, a compact Farm of 100 acres good land 25 of which are in grass, with four-roomed House, Stables, &c, only i miles from Hamilton, with frontage to the main roaa. Applyt° JOHN SOPPET, . No. 8, Queen-street. F"OR SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-roomed House, with every convenience, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. Apply to jo __ n goppETTj No 8, Queen-street. - pARRIER "PIGEONS for Sale.— \-J Apply at the Stab Office. OK. SALE, a first-class Farm, of 295 acres, with large run for sheep or cattle ; a good house, stable, smoke-house, &c. This is an admirable farm. H. PARTI N T<JTON, House and Land Agent, 67, Queen-Btreeti rpo Grocers and Wine and Spirit I Merchants.—"Wanted by a young Man, an engagement as Traveller, Salesman, or Counter Hand; eight years'experience, and can produce re ferences from some of the principal houses in Mel bourne ; security given If required.—Apply K?y Jettes Io Aw.l?) yesfoffli^. 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NOTICE ! NOTICE ! NOTICE ! J. "WILLIAMS, having returned from Ensr land, has brought 27 cases of Goods,-which he intends to sell cheap, comprising—Children's Socks, No. 2 3d pair; Ladies' Stockings, Cd pair; Ladies Stay Fasteners, 4d pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, 6d pair; Girls' ditto ditto, 4d pair; Men's Elastic Braces, 9d pair; Boys' and Youths' ditto, fid pair; Dressing and Finetooth Combs (damaged), 3d each ; Superior ditto, Cd each; Tin and Bronze Candlesticks, Cd each; Pepper Boxes and Funnels, 3d each; Fancy Tea Cadies, -Jibs, Is each ; Tin Teapots, Is and Is 3d each; Goffard and Lined Note Paper and Envelopes, ia a packet; 5 quires Lined Note Paper, Is packet; Sheet Songs, 2d each; Chinese Lanterns from 2d to Dd each ; Fancy Boxes from Cd to 3s each; "Work Boxes, Is each ; Puzzle Money Boxes, Is; Pictures, all prices; Photograph Frames, 3d; best, 6d each; Gents' Alberts, 2s Cd each; Ladies' Bracelets. Is Gd pair; fid new styles of Earrings, Is Od pair; Brooches, Is eacli; and a variety of goods too numerous to mention. Shops ant! Country Stores supplied in small quantities to sell again.—Note the address: J. Williams, Nos. 4 and 55 Stalls, Auokland Market, Queen-street on trance. . . UNION BEACH GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). Tenders are hereby invited for the Supply of Mining Requisites to the above Company. A list of articles can be seen on application to the Mino Manager Coro mandel; or to the undersigned, at the Office of tne Company, No 21, Insurance BuildiDgs, Auckland. J. FRIAR Oi^AliKE, Secretary. Auckland, February 2?, 187 C. rpO THE CITY ELECTORS. Gkntt.i!mf.x,—Please accept my best thaDkß for your renewed confidence, in returning me as one of the City Auditors. GEORGB FRAS KR, Auckland, March 1, 1870. TfINNISKILLTCN LOYAL OIiANGE FA LODGE, NO. 8. The Regular Meeliiig of the Lodge will be held in the Protestant Hall, Karaugahape Iload, To-morrow (Friday) livening, at 7.30. v " By order of the W.M. RELIABLE INDEMNITY Agiinst Loss (Fire or Marine) secured to Policy holders in the NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY ov NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION STERLING of Capital, with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. LIBERAL TERMS, AND PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF LOSSES. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. O noes: 26, Qnenn-strcet. QATURDAY, 4th March, a Late lO Train leaves Onehunga for Auckland at 7 p.m., returning from Auckland at 11.15 pm. Calls at intermediate stations. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. rpHE .ARMY AND NAVY J. HOTEL, Upper Qtjekn-street. JOHN CODLING,, Prophietor. This oM-OBtablißhed Hotel having just changed hands, threat care has been taken in the alterations by the present Proprietor to add to the comforts and fulfil every expectation of visitors J. C. trusts from ita healthy position and proximity to the business portion of the city, combined with strict attention to business, and a thorough knowledge of the Hotel trade, to command success, and place the Arm* and Navy Hotel on a footing with any in the colony. The "WINES and SPIRITS have all been carefully selected from the best Houses in the Trade. PUBLIC DINNERS and WEDDING BREAK FASTS contracted for. As personal supervision will be given to each Department, J.C. hopes to give satisfaction. The WINE and SPIRIT VAULTS have also under gono alterations and improvements, and the Pro prietor will be careful to have always on draught a Good Glass of Colonial and English Beer, together with old and mature Wines and Spirits. The Proprietor trusts to have a fair share of trade in this latter Department. Give a Call and Judge for Yokrselvks ! TONE WALL BUILDING. Tenders arc required, at tho Haymarket, by 12 o'clock on TUESDAY next, March 7, for Collecting tho Stones and Erecting a Wnll about Three-qriarters of a Milo three feet wide at the bottom, one foot at top ; four feet high, with a coping stone nine inches high on the wall—from the Penrose Station along; the Groat South Road to its junction with the Onehunga Road, thence by the Onthunga Road to tho Railway Tenders io state how much per chain, and the time renuired to complete the job. q l ALFRED BUCKLAND. m~6 B~~TJ ILDE RS. Jj Tenders are invited up to noon on Saturday, 12th instant, for the erection of a Warehouse in Durham street for T. Hartley, Esq. Plans, specifications, and particulars at my office. 1 , T. B. CAMERON, Architect rjT~o BUILDERS. Tenders are required for the erection.of Three Shops in Queen-Btreet. Plans &c, may be seen at my office, Shortlana street, until Tuesday, the 4th instant, -where the tenders are to be delivered at 4 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY Architect. npO CARPENTERS AND PAINTERS. will be received up to noon of SATUR DAY next, for Finishing the Interior of the Choral "plans, &c , at my office.^^ MAHQNEy> Architect. fTVENDERS wanted for the erection JL of a seven-roomed House at Pounonby. Plans to be seen at the office of D. Goldia, Custom House street, i mO BUILDERS AND CARPENTERS. Tenders are invited up to noon of SATURDAY, the 4th March, for the Erection of a Dwelling House, in Pagetstreet, off the Ponsonby Road. Planß and specifications at my office s Breakwater ROad ROBT. BARTLEY. February 26,1876. . , Town Clerk's office, March 2,1870. npiHE following persons are duly JL Licensed to act as Plumbers for the Municipal Corporation under the Waterworks Act, 1872 :— Messrs Branaton and Forster, Albert-street. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. TjILECTION OF AUDITORS. City Council Offices, Auckland, March 1,18. C. In pursuance of the "Municipal Corporations Act, 1867," I hereby declare Mr. John Waymotjth, and Mr. Geobgb Fkaser, to be duly elected Auditors of the City of Auckland. B. TONTKS, Mayor and Betu.ning Officer. ]Sf ° L-. 1. ° X Immigration Office, Auckland, F<b. 28,1876. The Immigrants ex ' Salisbury,' comprising General and Farm Laborers, Mechanics, and Male and Female Servants, are now open to engagement, on applica tion to the Depot Master and Matron, at the Immi gration Depot. H . ELLIS,



THE ILLUSTRATE NEW ZEALAND HERALD, established IS6B. pub lished monthly for Unnsmission by the (Cnglish Mail, contains Jupravincs of a hiph class, illustrative of ColO'iiu-1 -■*vents, Portraits, !-cenery, Ac, specially 3alected fnr tranmission to hone Words. Price 's. Anmvil Sn'psorintiou, 7s 6d (in advance); postod, 83 6<i. Dunedin :R. T. Wheki/eb, Proprietor and Pub lisher—N.B. : Artists are now engaged in taking sketches of Auckland scenery Waitemata Harbour, Hot Lake Country, etc.—G. T. Chapman, Agent for the Province SOCIETY OF ARTISTS, AUCKLAND —W—MM-. The Society's First Winter Exhibition of Worts in black and white, will be held about the Ist day of June next. Subjects may be executed in lead pencil, Indian ink, sepia, charcoal, crayon, &c, and must be mounted and framed. * J. SYMONS, Secretary. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wellington-street. The Evening Classes will be re-opened on MO >'- DAY, March 6, at 7 p.m. Terms :—Senior Class: English, Arithmetic, Book keeping, &c, is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Class, Is per week. ffBENCH Classes, conducted by Mons. P. Peltzer, of tiio College of Henri Quatre, Paris. Terms, Is ppr lesson «? one hour; three lessons per week, 2s Cd LOST a Cow, red and white, in milk, branded (double) J X, the properly of T J Smith, Princes-street, Onehunga. Anyone detaining hor will be prosecuted. L~OST or teTOLEN, a Smithneia Cfittla Dog, named " Rover," Black, with Short Tail. The fl-st prizo-tafcer of the last show in Market House A reward will he paid tn anyono returning him to Star Ofiice. Anyone retaining him after this data will be prosecuted with the utmoat severity of the law. The dog is well known. The polico are in formed. i/rON.EY TO LE7D on firstrclass .ixL freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R, C. Dyer, dhortland-stree' Tl/jfONKY TO LaNii in large o* 15'a email sumß, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. Laishley, Solicitor, High-strwt. Tijrnr^AND smaller sums <&£j*~r\J to LEND on Freehold Security, nteroet low if security firßt-class.—Apply to Elliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-etreet. AN ESTABLISHED FACT john~lTmith IS ON THH RIGHT SIDE—NOT THE WRONG ! !•! beg to announce to my numerous patrons I have JUST OPENED 29 CASES Off DEAPERY & CLOTHING, Which will be SOLD at the dame astonishing LOW PRICES as all the Goods which have been purchased from me since I opened my New Draperyl and Clothing Establishment. The following are the contents of the above Cases, in addition to my very Large and Varied Stock of upwards of d 530,000. 4 cases Prints, all at 6}£d, worth 9><£d 2 „ Brown Hollands, from 6>£d 3 „ Dress Materials, from-6>£d 2 „ Horrock's,Longcloth,'froms»<fi 1 „ Aberdeen Winceyß v ' „ Josephine Kid Gloves, 2b 6d, CLOTHING. 2'cases Nelson Galatea Coats, 26a 6d 2 „ Nelson Tweed Suits, from 52s 6d 1 Nelson Tweed Trouseis and Vests, 26s 6d 1 „ Nelson Tweed Trousers, at 16s 6d 1 West of England Tweed Trousers, at 10s Cd 1 „ Boys' and. Youths' Tweed Bui' 1 „ Boys' Knickerbocker Suits 2 ~ Two-Anchor Moles, from.'7s 9 1 „ Oxford Flax Shirts, from 6s _, 1 „ "Crimean Shirts, 7s 6d 2 „ Trousers and Vests, 19s Cd 1 „ Trousers and Vests, 22s Gd. .» J. S. does not particularly request the public to purchase his Clothing, or any other Goods, but merely invites an inspection, which will be sufficient to con vince 'the most economical purchasenthat all-Goods sold at his Establishment are fully 30 per cent .lower than any other houße in Auckland, as he buys for Cash (and sells for Cash only), which enables him to defy competition. I beg to take the opportunity of returning my sin cere thanKs to my very numerous old customers for their continued patronage, also to the public in general for the'very liberal support accorded me since my return from England to Auckland. JOHN" SMITH, QUEEN-STREET (Next to United Service Hotel), OAKD & RESIDENCE for lour or five single Gentlemen, top of Upper Queen street, next to Belcher's Firewood Yard, Karangahape Road. BOARD and Residence for Gentle men.—Apply second honse on left hand Bide of College Hill, going up. A PARTMENTS at Mrs. Morley's xJt- Havelock House, Symonds-street—Wanted, a good general Servant, character required. T~HE COLONIAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Shareholders are reminded that the sth call of FIVE SHILLINGS per ihare will be Due and Pay bla on Wednesday, Ist March next, after which are Interest will be charged on all Overdue Call?. J. S. WARREN, Branch Inspector. TE Bridget O'Brien is in Auckland, JL please call on Caroline Jackson in Parnell. ATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that an Interim Dividend for the Half-year ending 30th September, 1875. at the rate 6 (six) per cent ppr annum, has been declared by the Directors, and will be paid to the Shareholders whose names appear at this date on the register kept in the colony, on and after 28th inst. The Transfer Books will be closed from thiß date nntil 6th March. M.ELLIOT, Inspector. Wellington, February 19,1876. THE Dutch Revolt against Spain. By special request, Mr. F. G-. Ewington will deliver another Lecture on this rousing period of history on the 14th inst. See future advertisement. No part of former Lectures repeated. ■ HEMCTS AND HANNA, ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHERS, Gorner of Queen and Weixesley - streets West, Over Messrs. Hewin's. TAMES L E "W I S, tf Coal and Firewood Dealer corner of Queen and Wakefield-streets —The advertiser having purchased the lease o tne above premises lately in the occupa tion of W. Kirby, behs to inform his friends and the public, that he is prepaid to supply Coals, Fire wood, &c of the best quality at reasonable prices, either at the yard or delivered as may be required. Will be happy to supply old customers of MrKi>by same as -nstjal. Country orders promptly attended to.—Auokland, March 2,1876. TO-MORROW. SUPERIOR IRON TANKS. THE Subscriber Las received in structions to sell by auction ;on the wharf To-morrow, alongside the Glenlora, 21 Superior Iron Tanks in lots to suit purchasers. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer.



TO-MORROW, 11 a.m. AT THE CORNER MART, -inn w ailil) a" cheese JL vJL/ 50 t Sa^s Table PotfttoaSl CO bags snperiu7 Ml^° „ 3 cases Multon HMQa< Bacon and Hams Keroseze, Candles, Soaj) Tea, Sugar, etc. Oats, Bran, Sharps, Flour Pearl Barley (unreservtdly) Rice Currants, Raisins aalmon, lobsters, Sardine.*, etc. 6 kegs gooel Butter ' TXT GEORGE &IBB.IN, Auctioneer. MONDAY, MARCH 6, 11 O'CLOCK SHABF. CORN EXCHANGE; MAIZE ! MAIZE ! MAIZE ! Ex ' L/ETiTiA,' @ Fur,, G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction at the Corn Exchange, oiTlUonday, the 6th instant, at Jl o'clcclt sharp, 400 siielis Maize, just landed in good order and condition, ex ' LaHitia,1 @ Fiji Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. ARTHUR'S .MART. PRODUCE.— 10 cases Canterbury Bacon, and Hams, Jowls, Auckland Bacon, 70 Good Cheese, Butter, Beef, Potatoes, Onions, Maisie, flonr GROCERIES.— 60 cases New Season Jam, 10 half-chesfs Tea, 10 c<sks Soda Crystals, 2 tons Coarsu salt, H eases Starch 3 cases Chocolate Oroum, Blacking. Cocoa, Washing Powder, Maimalade. American Brooms . HOUSEHOLD FURNITDRE A>D EFFECTS Washing Machine and Mangie, Smith Bellows Box Mangle, Engravings. Fancy Goods. TO-MU R R O W. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &o. " THE Subscribers will sell by public auction at the Rooms, Fort-street, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, A General Assortment of Household Furniture, comprising iron snd wood Bedsteads, Bed ding, Tables, Chests Drawers, Meat Safes, Books, Ships Sail, &o. Also, By order of T. Macffariane, Esq. Agent for Public Trustee, in the Estate of Henry Rogers — Bedding, Table, Boots, Tools, Boxes,. &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ' Auctioneers. FRIDAY, NOON.—Market HotjsbJ POULTRY— Fowls,Ducks, Turkeys, Geese Pigeons, Fancy Birds, etc.. etc.—PRO DUCE, Potatoes, Onions. &C.-FURNITURE, Unre deemed Pledges, Sundries, etc. Lot of House Paper in lots to suit purchasers, 12 different patterns.—B. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. , TO-MORROW. YACHT R A P I LV THE Subscribers bave received instructions from Thomas Macffariane, Esq, Agent for the Public Trustee, to sell on the wharf (Watermen's Steps), To-morrow (Friday), the Srd instant, at 2 o'clock, In the Estate of Henry Rogers, deceased, The Yacht Rapid, about A% tons, with all her sails, gear, &c.; now lying off Watermen's Steps. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MARCH 3, At 11 o'Clock. ORANGES! ORANGES! PEANUTS! GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Friday, the 3rd March, at 11 o'clock sharp, Ex 'Listitia,' from the Islands: 78 cases Oranges, in splendid condition 2 Backs Peanuts. Terms :—Cash. V . WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15. TO CLOSE PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTS. GEO. w7~BINNEY HAS received instructions from Mr. W. J. Cawkwell to sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, the 15th March, at 11 o'clock sharp, ' The Balance of the Stock of the Crown Distillery-; In Bond: 13 qr-casks Malt Whißky 0 „ Melado Pale Brandy Duty Paid: 100 cases Malt Whiskey 100 cases Melado Pale Brandy Also, Copper Measures, Vats, Taps, Syphons Bottle-racks, Hydrometers, Casks Kegs, Jars, &c, Sundries. Terms at Bale. FRIDAY, MARCH 3. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE &0., THE subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Fiiday next, 3rd March, at 11 o'clock, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MARCH 6. FLOUR MILL, STORE AND BAKERY, AT BOMBAY SETTLEMENT. FOR POSITIVE SALE. THE subscribers have received^ in structions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 6th March, at 12 o'clock, The FLOUR MILL at Bombay Settlement, within a mile of- the Great South Road, and about 3 miles from. Railway Station. This Mill,has, been recently erected at great ex pense, is in full working order, and has a never-fail ing supply of water with a fall of over 20 feet • ■ > The water-wheel is 16 x 43, and drives a four feet pair of French Burr Stones, with Wheat Cleaning Machinery, Silk Dressing Machine, Hoisting Gear, &c, &c, &c. , . :- r , .'. ALSO, • A well-finished STORE and BAKERY, now doing a good business, together with about 20acrea of flrst-claes Land, situated at the Bombay Settlement, Great South Road, now in the occupation of Mr Fleming. For particulars apply toDignan and Armstrong Solicitors, Auckland, or to . ' SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers^ ______ PRELIMINARY NOTICE. GEO. W. BINNEY, HAS received instructions from Stannus Jones, Esq, to sell by publio auction at an early date, due notice of which will be given, The Grounds surrounding his late residence frontages on Franklin Road and Wood-street, JTernside, which will be subdivided.to give buyers ample room for Villa Residences with all the advantages to be derived from the plantations which now adorn the property. ! FulS ptfrticiilara fba [ftppllc«tlM_t& the Motioned