yards aro of iron, her topmasts and upper topsail yards of pitch pine, and the re mainder of the Bpara are of pitch pine and spruce. The ship is furnished with Uarfield's patent windlass, and her fittings and appliances are very complete. Her ball has a lengthy, powerful look, and' we should judge from her appearance that Tvith a fair slant she would give a much bec ter account than she has on this voyage. Passengers : Miss Mary Beeche, Miss Annie Beeche, Messrs William Graham, J aa Kay, Jno. Clark, David Dobie, G. Mackinder. Second class : .Henry Bamaby. Speakings.—On the 27th November, in lat. 6" 38' N. long. 25° W j spoke the shi p Commander, bound to Adelaide. On the 2nd December, in lat. 1° 45' n. 26° 5' W., spoke the ship Sleive Don^d, bouri d to to - lat do Galle, 39 days out.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before 'Messrs A. Beetham and G. S. Gra ham, Justices.)

PATRICK MTJLCAHY. This venerable man, who took an extra drop last night was charged again for the same this morning, and dealt wish, in the usual way. MOTHERS AND CHILDREN. , Elizabeth Nelson, a gay young widow of thirty Bummers, was summoned to answer for neglecting to contribute towards the sup port of her child in the Howe-street Indus trial Horae, £1 15a being in arrears. Sub-Inspector Pardy asked for a remand until to-morrow, as he believed that Mrs Nel son could pay, but would not. Remanded until to-morrow. Mary Ann Johnstone, a lady residing next door to Elizabeth Nelson, in Cook-street, was ■called upon to answer to a similar charge, arrears, £3 2s. Cd. The same request was made and granted in this case, as the woman, it was understood, was in receipt of regular sums of money from her: husband. THE LAST OF JOSEPH AND MARY. In the case which has been reminded from time to time, Mr Joseph Cousins was charged with threatening to do something, the nature of which threat waa not mentioned, to Mary Coufins his wife, whereby the said Mary Cousins did not feel at home in her residence in Hobson-street Mr Laishley eaid he was happy to inform the court that an amicable arrangement had been come to between Joseph and Mary Cousins, and he would respectfully ask that the case might be dismissed. The bench wished to know if the matter of costs had been settled, as the case, having been broxight up so many times, made the costs very considerable. On its being stated that Mrs Mary Cousins had agreed to pay expenses, the charge against Joseph Cousins was dismissed, the bench expressing a hopa that they would never appear in court again. IAJNACY. An elderly pevson named Rebecca Lazarus was clarged with lunacy, at the instance of Mr H. S. Meyers, and, upon the medical testimony of br Edward Ellis and Dr John Henry Hooper, was ordered to the asylum.

CAB FARES IN AUCKLAND.

(To the Editor of the Star.)

Sir,—ln answer to a letter of to-day's Herald I see a gentleman, which 1 suppose he calls himself, as he carries his cards with him, complains about the charge of cab fares. He says he only wanted to go a mile and a half for which the cabman asked 15s. Why did he not mention the place where he wanted to go to, and take the number of the cab if he thought the fare too much, and then he would have got his redress from the E. M. Court ? But no ! he is a new chnm and knows noth ing, but rushes into print. 1 think, Mr Editor, he wanted one of Cook's 'busses where he could ride two miles for 6d instead of what he has been in the habit of paying, one shilling a mile, so much for Mr " S" as he calls himself, and the next time he wants a cab I will drive him for nothing, and give him a glass on the road if he is sick and short of money.—Yours, &c, An Auckland Cabby.

To the Editor :iSir,— With reference to^a letter in one of the morning papers, com menting on cab fares, I may state that there are twenty-three cabmen, and all to a man state that no such occurrence happened to any of them. The writer of the letter does not state the date of the occurrence, nor his name and address, and when he does a moat searchin enquiry will be made. The cabmen challenge him to prove his statement, and if he is a gemleman and a man of honour he should do so, and at once.—Youra, &c, Cabby.

INQUEST.—This Day.

An inquest was hold this afternoon before Dr. Philson and a jury on the body of Mar garet Bonfield. at the Freeman's Bay hotel. The evidence of the several witnesses shewed that deceased had resided some time apart from her husband .in the neighbourhood of Freeman's Bay : that she was sixty-eight years of age, and latterly had given way to habits of intemperance. She had been out on Monday evening, and was assisted home by two neighbours, who helped her into bed and left her there. On the next morning, not Beeing the old lady about, her daughter and another woman who lives at the rear of the old lady's cottage, called in and found her quite dead, with her head hanging over the bed. Dr. Hooper, who visited the body, gave evidence to the effect that Mrs Bonfield died of heart disease, induced by intemper ance. The jury, having briefly considered the evidence, returned a verdict in accord ance with the evidence.

HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION.

The Working Men's Horticultural Exhibi tion opened to-day in the Albert->street Tem perance Hall, and must be pronounced a deoided success, the different productions offered for competition being generally of a first-class character, and highly creditable to the industry and good taste of the working tten and cottage gardeners of Auckland and adjacent settlements ; and too much praise cannot be given to Messrs Goldie, Green, and other citizens who have, by this exhibi tion, given a stimulus* to gardening pursuits, and which proves beyond a doubt that this colony is capable of producing every kind of necessary fruit, flowers, and vegetables. Mr Justice Gillies, Dr Home, the Brothers Mason, and other gentlemen have sent in many productions of merit in the shape of planta and flowers, not necessarily for competition, but which give ornamen tation and pleasure to visitors. The collections of the Howe-street Home for Neglected Children, and the Kohimarama 'Naval Training School form •pecial objects of interest, and both collec tions are equally creditable. The Howe street collection not only comprise some capital specimens of various fruits, plants, and flowers, but a number of pairs of shoes manufactured by the boys in a very Deat and Workman-like manner. The Naval Training School collection shews some of the largest pumpkins, cucumbers, and cabbages in the show, and the only specimen of brocoli (ex cepting those of Mr Thomas Goldie). Mr Palmer, of Carleton Gore Road, exhibits a splendid sample of Sutton's flour ball, bath kidneys, and early rose potatoes, also some ane specimens of silver skin onions. Mr «.eay, of Epsom, shews rhubarb, parsnips, and turnips which will command notice. Home fine specimens of potatoes and onions, the largest weighing 2ib lloz, appears from the garden of Mr McCormick, solicitor (not Jor The iron rock pumpkin, po*>£-'by Mr B. Arch, of Ponsonby, is a wonder in the way of vegetation. Peter Law "on, of Ponsonby, a workißg man, exhibits

a general collection of vegetables, including potatoes, radishes, peas, beans and all kinds, which reflect great credit on the grower. Mr Michael Burke of Kyber Pass, also exhibits a very fine Variety of all sorts of vegetables 5 iccludfcug seven different kinds of kidney po tatoes. One of the finest sartapfcs ttf beaches Is from the garden of Mr JDrinkwater, and the best, specimen of grapes from the vinery of Mr W. Leys. Mr Palmer also exhibits fi'iine flue tomatoes and peaches. Mr Sharp shews? the finest general collection of fruits (nob for competition.) including raspbetries, plums, apples, pears, etc. Mr Brewin also has a large frame of compartments for nearly a hundred different sorts of farm and garden seeds. A largo variety of flowers in full bloom occupy a large section of the exhibition ; the cue flowers, wedding, and other bouquets are very chaste, and in great abundance. The central table is covered with pot plants. We noticed also a pretty fanciful fern ense, containing a miniature rookery, covered with various ferns and mosses, which displayed great ingenuity and taste in its formation. We regret that we are not in possession of the designer's name. THE OPENING. Sir George Grey will give the prizes to the successful competitors this evening at seven o'clock. POT PLANTS. Judges : Messrs J. Mason, R. Brewin, and W. J. Palmer. Ist prize, fuchsia, Mr. Sims; Ist prize general collection, Mr. Comes, Collingwood street. CEItTJJTOATES OF MTCRIT. Mr R. Squirrel, Queen-sbreob; Mr Of;way, and Mr Blakey. BRIDAL BOXTQTJET. Ist certificate of merit, Mrs Speight ; 2nd do., MrT. Bullen. FRUIT. lsfc prize, peaches, Mr Drinkwnter ; 2nd certificate of toerit, Mr G. Warburfcon ; Ist prize* gropes, Mr W. Leys. COLLECTION OF FRUIT. Ist class certificate, Mr Speakman, New market ; 2nd class do., Mr Benjamin Arch ; Mr Strange, highly commended; R. Brewin, collection of seeds, honorable mention. As the prize list was not completed when we went to press, we will give the remainder in our nexb issue.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

ME. WHfIATLTCIGH'S FABEWET.L,

A large number of persous assembled last evening iit.tr c Prime of Wales Theatio to nimesa the fare well peiforuanco of Oarles w hea le'gh, whose ren deiings of Irish life and character have gained so many admirers. His lively impe-sonation of Coon will long be remembered by plajg.ers, aod his fine portrait of Si udder will live among the dramatic memories of Auckland. The characters generally were well performed ; perfection of acting cunnot reasonably be expected where charges of dram* are continual as they »re in this city No per pie on the face of the earth arc more fickle than culonists ; they want something fresh every night, and so tho brain of the actor is in ceaseless activity and the mind i.f ihe management in perpetnul ferm nt in search of n- w subjects of interest and excitement. In the language of MrSearle.in nil " Heroine of Spitalfieids," we may aay " Friends, fee well content, Yo know net, v iihercan ye tver know, The briny, scurry, worry, flany, of an actors's life, nor the pains That perUins to the management." Mr Searle's portrayal or character is studied and always good. Mr Collier's picture last nUht was ad mirable, and deservedly pialsed ; also the Me losky of llr Lawrence, whoso characters are always acceptable models of dramatic action. Tom Burtori also was excellent as Uncle Pete which was .» good figure cf an old nigyer AYe were glad to notice Ivir t-Aveeney in the character of George Peyton, which ha sustained in a very cr>dit->ble manner. The femiuine aide of the drama was well supported by the ladies of ihe company. We again ca.il atten tion to tie »m onticemcnt of Miss Jenni* Nye's benefit, which will t-.ke pUce to-morrow evening, aid in which this favourite and intereslii g young artiste will sustain tho Josephiue of tho •' i aughter of the Kegiment." ab thtre is no counter-uttractiob on Thursday evening, Mips Nye should have » large house in her favor. On Friday evening, the professionals of Auckland will give v complimentary benefit to Mr E. D. and Miss Eva N orah Davies. CAL'HOLIC INSTITUTE. A grand variety eute-tsinment is announced to take x>lace at this insti ute on Monday evening, the 21st inst, when Dunning and Mertin's new Variety Company will appear, including Bill, the silver-toned te or; Seton, the Irish comedian; Seymour, the Cilifornian coroique : ana the Merton Brothers in their aerial performances. Tom Durden will also do his unrivalled clog dunce and comic song. A quad rille party will lead into the night.

The Good Templars and friends of tho Newton Congregational school, among whom Mr Spragg, s-nr. h»s been an indefatigable labourer, are pre paring a complimentary concert to that gentltman previous to his having auckland to settle on his farm in the Jiaipara. The entertainment will lake place ou Monday next, of which due notice will be given iv thd STvH. Mr Ewington will deliver his second historical leciure on the evenirg of the 22nd instant in the Wellecley-street YouDg Man's Keoms The subject is—'' The life and tines of William the Silent, Prit'ce of Orauge,1' a subject of special intent to pereoos desirous of knowing about the constitutional history of England Thd proceeds will be (riven in aid of tie Mount Eden Sunday School, An efficient choir will be in attendance. Mr Batger's second lecture on the " Great Pyramid" will be given to-morrow (Thursday) evening in St, David's set 001-room.

iilr B. F. Webster, saddler, of Queen-street, who obtained the first prize for the r>st selection ot saddlery last week, at the Waiuku Agricultural Association, ha? on view sever»l remnrkahle snuffle bridles and newly-cmtrived saddles, which are well worthy of notice. The horse-shoe buckles, and leather-work are of local manufacture, siruilir to those which gained the prize at Waiubu. all of which were sold on ihs field, and orders received for otbers The saddles have military pummels beautifully lined wi h the best material, through which a current of air passes, aiding the comfort of both rider and horse. These bridles and saddles were greatly admired by the farmers of Waiuku.

THE SCHOONER-YACHT PEERLESS.

Since this vessel has arrived in harbour she has created quite a stir among our waterside and water-going population. The state ments made that she can run away from anything built in the colonies has raised the dander of our Auckland builders, and it is more than probable that a trial of superiority will take place. Yesterday the Peerless was run up on the beach in Freeman's Bay, and at three o'clock she was high and dry. While in that con dition she was visited by a large number of gentlemen, among which were a large number of our local ship-builders and ship wrights all anxious to inspect her lines, and if possible, pick up a wrinkle.' Her confor mation is undoubtedly peculiar and sets at defiance many of the principles of ship building adopted in the colony. She has great depth of kelson with very flat floor. For'ard she is wonderfully fine and her stern overhangs very much aft. Her beam is great and is greatest abreast of the main mast. Her draught of water is small being only 6 feet afc and 3 feet for'ard, from this it is conjectured that her hold of the water would not be firm enough to enable her to go to windward in a stiff breeze, but as her owners claim for her great merit on this score it will not do for us to gainsay it. To-day Captain McKeczie has issued a challenge which we trust will be accepted, though the stipulation as to " no kites " may cause a difficulty. We Jearn that there is every probability of this challenge being accepted. Mr Malcolm Niccol has been engaged today endeavouring to make arrangements for sailing the Secret against the Peerless. As four owners have to be consulted, the negotiations had not been concluded up to the time of our going to press, but there is little doubt that no obstacle will be thrown in the way of the match on the part of the owners of our Auck land champion yacht. Many of our Auckland merchants have come forward and declared their willingness to back our home-built craft, a compliment which Mr T. Niccol ought to appreciate. If nothing arises to prevent the match, it will most likely be sailed on Monday or Tuesday next. A good 50 mile course might be obtained round Flat Jttock. An effort will be made to get the pilot schooner, Vindex, to accompany the race, and there are more things unlikely than that she would beat both the compet itors. We regret to say that Captain Burgess is at present bo unwell that he is unable to take any part in the Arrangements,

Accident In Freeman's Bay.

CAPSIZE OF A MtLE CART

t)EAJR Bik.—Having been considerably ac quainted with horses and their belongings, I seldom pass a horse and turn out, without taking stock of things in general, and have often wondered there are not more accidents, both through bad harness, and the iucom peiency of the party in charge. Most people. I suppose, are aware that the quietest horse in the world is likely to put on a spurt if any thing unusual occurs, and that the party in charge ought to have both nerve aud strength to control them, at any ratr strength, both for their own safety and that of others. On Monday morning last about Gam., going on a fishing excursion, a milk cart driven by a small specimen of humanity, passed me down Union-street towards Pon sonby driving f?.3t, and the harness literally fitting in spots just as it jumped on and off the horse, especially the bridle, just before getting to the corner, I heard a smash, the boy had turned up the road short, the cart was completely upside down, the horse hanging on to the point of the shaft by the collar and reins, and by vigorously pul liDg back evidently shewing disgust at being made an illustration of the old story of the " Horse with his head where his tail ought to be." The poor little chap was under the seat en the road behind the cart, and mixed up with the apparatus incidental to a milk cait. He lay very quiet for a few seconds, got up and had n, look round just as I ran on the scene. It waa a great mercy lit: was not killed. He was a good deal shaken and cut about the face. I do not know what age he might be, some of our colonial b,»ys have such old fashioned heads on them, and this poor boy did not appear to advantage just then, anyhow, he was not big enough to be very strong, and I think Mr Editor employers ought by some means to be obliged to send people in charge of their horses with some shew of competency both for their own sake and the public.—l am etc., Eye Witness.

TELEGRAPHIC

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Rich Stone from Union Beach.

Close upon sixty pouuds of rich specimens were obtained between last night and this morning in the Union Beach. One piece of stone weighing twenty-five ounces is reckoned to contain twelve ounce of gold. The specimens and rich stone were taken from three several parts of the mine. There is a great excitement, and prospectors and par ties are taking up ground and marking off claims.

TAURANGA.

(B'rom our own Correspondent.) This day. The Tairua Murder.-Suicide- The Times has a Joi g lending arucie re the Tairua murder, counselling patience and confidence in the policy adopted by the Na tive Minister, by following which course, and not precipitating matters, the offenders are sure to meet with their just punishment in the end.

Be the late suspicious case of suicide at Obinemutu, a verdict that the deceased com mitted suicide while in a state of strong mental excitement, was received with general satisfaction by the natives. The Kowena left a midnight for Auckland. PasseDgers: M. Couke, Dickson, Blake, Woodward, Wrigley, Edgecuinbe, Commons, Clarke, Penny, Nosworthy, Miss Wright, andMr and Mrs Goldsmith for Port Charles.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Colonial Firing. The following are the officers to be in charge of the Colonial Prize Firing :—Colonel Lyon in command ; Colonel Packe, of Christ church ; Major Stapp, of Tjiranaki; Major Turner, of Patea ; Major JNoake, Wanganui; Capt. Baillie, Picton.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Melancholy Death- Mr W. H. T. Stewart, assistant engineer for Palmerston, North district, was yeatorday found, with his map, shot through the chest, and he died this morning at 7.30. It is sup posed he committed suicide.

CITY COUNCIL.

The meeting of the City Council adjourned from Monday was resumed to-day. PreEent,: His Worship the Mayor (in the chair), Councillors Isaacs, G. Yon der Heyde, J. Cosgrave, W. J. Hurst, H. Brett, G. Hold ship, W. C. Daldy, F L. Prime. FUMIGATING LETTERS. A communication was received from the Chief Postmaster, stating that he saw no ne cessity for fumigating the mails from Aus tralia. PETITION. A letter was received from Mr McCrea, asking that some ahsistance be rendered for brir'ging his shop to the level of the street at the corner of Hobson and Wellington streets. i The letter was ordered to be received, but the petition was rejected. I/RAINAGE OP SYMOND-STEEET. A memorandum from the Improvement Commissioners was received, asking when the Council intended to carry out some promised drainage works in Symond-street It was resolved to refer the communication to the Town Engineer. PUBLIC HEALTH ACT.* A communication was received from the Colonial Secretary's Office Wellington stating that an order in Council was being prepared to bring into force in the province of Auck land clauses 20 to 45 of the Public Health Act. WATERWORKS. The consent of the Council was given to Messrs T. and S. Morrin for sub-letting to Mesars Masefitld and Co. the tenders for building the boilers, etc., for the Auckland waterworks. MR. PROBERT. Permission was given to Mr Probert to erect a signboard over his premises in Short land-street, under the superintendence of the City Surveyor. MESSRS H. S. MEYERS AND CO. An application from this firm to erect a building not strictly in accordance with the building regulations on their allotment on the intake in Fort-street, caused considerable discussion in the Council. Councillor Holdship and Councillor Isaacs supported the permission being given; the case in their opinion was one in which the by-laws might be very conveniently relaxed. After an animated debate, permission was refused, on the casting vote of the Mayor. MR. GOLIiIE. An application from Mr. Goldie to remove a wooden bnilding on to the intake, was i-ejected. St. patjl's chukch, In accordance with a request from Mr Ashton, Councillor Brett proposed that a pathway be constructed round St. Paul's Church, the cost not to exceed £20. Councillor Von^der Heyde seconded the motion, which was agreed to unanimously. A NUISANCE. A petition signed by 196 inhabitants of CJnion-street, Wellesley, Drake, and Nelson street was presented, asking for a mitigation of the nuisance caused by Soppett's Bone Mill. On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Councillor Brett, tha petition was received.

At Messrs E. and H. Isaacs extensive sale of paintings, oleoa, chromos, engravings, &c, pronounced by judg9B to be as fine a selec* tion as was ever imported into the colonies, goods to the amount of £40$ were disposed of at prices which will not show a satisfac tory return to tho exporters ; but. consider ing the dullness of trade and the quantity forced into the market, we think satisfactory prices were realised. The attendance was very 3arge 4

In reply to the application by Mr Robert Graham for telegraph extension to Waiwera, the Government have, we believe, consented on condition that Mr Graham wi<l gurranfcee the payment of £210 per year for seven years. Ib is probable th*t Mr Graham will under take the responsibility subject to certain modifications

Owing to the expected arrival of his Ex cellency the Governor to-morrow, the Volun teer district, firing is postponed until Monday morning next. A full dress parade of the Auckland Volunteers will take place at 9.30 tomorrow morning, at tbb railway station, to receive his Excellency. The train convey ing the Governor and those who are entitled to private entre at levee, and who have gone out to Onehanga to meet him, will arrive in Auckland at half-past ten, and the City Council and Harbour Board will receive hh Excellency at the station. A salute of seventeen guns is to be fired in the Albert Barracks by the Volunteer Artillery.

MARRIAGE.

McCATJL—trORWE-On l.Oth February, at Audio? Cottage, Pitt-streot, by tiio Key. R. F. Macnicol, Georße McCaul, of tlifl Thamoc, to Barbara, eldest il.mghtor of A. F. Homo, l-^ci., formerly of Rushy liill, Glasgow, Scotland.

ffift EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1876



WANTED 'KNOWN, "Board and Lodging 35s per week, opposite Blnck Bull Hotel. ChOp, rloan, and comfortable. ANTED7~GentTemen to call for their Valentines at the Occidental Hctel. WAITED, for tlie Bush, two ex p'oHenced Jackers. —App'y 'harp at the new Provincial Hospital, or Breakwater Wharf. WANTED, a smart useful Man.— Apply to W J Me»senger, Butcher. ANTED, a General Servent.— Apply 11 Mrs I. Alexander, Eden Crescent, next to Wyuyard Houso. AJSTED, a French Polisher at T. and H. Cookc's Furniture Warehouse, 14S, QiiftPil-ftrnp.t \&J ANTED, a few Apprentices at O. * '» Da L'eau'f, Shirt Manufactory, corner of Albert and Durham-streets. WANTED, three good Soldering Hands for Tinworlc.—Apply immediately to Keening liiov., Qneluinga. \\; ANTED, ~a~Gh-l about 14 years '• " of ajfo for housework.—Apply to Mm Loys, Sheridan-street, Fieoman's Bay. \\JANTET). a smart Boy or a steady **' young Alan —Apply at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Qnecn-str- Pt. WANTKD, a H onsekeeper for t\v GenHfinen, country. — Apply sharp to Mrs Home, corner of Albert and West Queen-street, up steps. WANTED to Purchase, a small Force Air lump —Apply HC. at thiß office. ANTED to Jet, three Furnished Bedrooms, puitablo for sin<?lo men, with or without board.—Verandah Cottigp, Ilobeon-street, between Durham and Wyndham-Htreets. WANTED Known, Mr. E. Turner, Hydrop»thio Physicinn. Consu'tatlnns frwo, from 9 to 11 a.m daily, at Sykfs's Turliish and Hydropathic Institution, Upper Queen-street. WC. DBNNKB has for Sale, six 1 Littlfl Wilcox, nearly now, 21s c»ch.— Oreat Centrul Sewing and Washing Machines Depot, Oue n-strfiot WC. DftJNNES repairs sewing • machines upon the premises Cheaply and Quickly. W~ILLIA M M KATY& ED. — The person lately arriv-d from England, who was enquiring- for the above-named, may rind him at his residence. Brmbay Settlement, Great South Road. ANTED to Let, a Cottage in Dedwnod ; rent, 10s per week.—Apply at Pnttcrson's wtHblas, Quoen-street. ANTH.D to Let, at North Shove, a comforteble Four-roomed Cottage and lar«a garden, p ea»antly situated, at 10s a week, or £20 a year.—Oliver M. ya WANTED to Let, for a few months or less, to a respectable tenant, a neat Cottajo at Ri muera on the main road, containing 4 good rooms, besides kitchen, pantry, and scullery, with wa(er laid on; also, a small orchard in full bearing; can be let partly furnished if required.— Apply at once Bax 100, G.P.O. ANTED to Rent, by the week or month, a 5 or C-roomed House by ihe sea side where a boat could ba kept, with outhouse and paddock for horse and trap ; must be within three or four miles of Auckland.—Apply Box 100, G.P.O. W~ ANTED a strong, active girl about eighteen to assist whero another girl is bept.—Apply to Mrs w hitfiOP, Waterloo Qmdrant WANTED a good Man for head of Circular Saw, To a good, st-ady man constant employment; none other need apply.— S*sh aijd Door Company. ANTKD Known, that E. Carr offerß special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at ihe Waikmvau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Roal. WANTED, a Nursemaid ; references icqulred.—Apply to Mrs Bice, Mount Eden Koad^ WANTED, an engagement as Book ietper, or Manager of Country Store — Address " Alpha," at this office. WAN I ED, a good General Servant. References required. Highest wages.— Apply to Mrß Charles Davis, Harding-street. W ANTE I), two Carpenters.—A pply to Mr Hoss, bhip Builder, Freeman's Bay. WANTED, one or two Men accus tomed to Brickmaking.-Apply to Sloane and Murray, Arch Hill. WANTED, a respectable Lad to ride for orders, and to make himself gene rally useful.—Apply at Grafton Eoad Store. WANTED to Sell, the Fire Kindler Business —Apply on the Premises, Albert street, Auckland; good reasons given for selling. ANNTED to LET, the Villa Residence in Wellington-street, containing HHven rooms, lute in the occ.iipasinn of Mr G Cruick i-hank. The grounds are Li ely laii out, ami planted with fruit and < rname»tal trees ; there is also a large puddock. The house commands a line viaw of the Flagstaff and Harbour — Apply t> Mr Wm. Aitken, or Mr V L. Prime, Insurance Buildings ANTED~~Everybody to Know, thtt in consequence of the extreme lateness of the season, I am determined to clear thi whole of my lvmaiiiiug bummer Stock, and have re-marked everything at tempting prices Ladfrs should ca 1 early and sco the immensa Stock of Costumes, Ruffles, Muslin Goods, etc., etc. Some of the Goods ticketed in the window. aB it would be useless attempting to advertise tho one th< üß*n'i and or.c bargains to be obtained.—E. T. Herbert, Draper, &c, &c, opposite City Market, Queen-street. I olose at 6 o'clock. Make your purchases before that time, and encourage the Early Closing; ANTED KNOWN, Cheap Drapery at D. McPherson, Karangahape Road Vewton. An immense variety Prints, * US ling, Hollands, and Dress Goods, &c , Bibbons, Lace, Collars, Ties, Millinery, and Hosiery at belling-off Prices ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Kails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldingß, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Boad. All orders attended to with despatch WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling coßt. Music and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Euler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. ANTED KNOWN, that J.MORRISON 1b prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. ANl'ifiJJ SJNUWB, that U. Goldie Is prepared to supply' all kinds of Timber and other Building materials, including Sashes, lioora, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Bails, Hardwood JB'e'.looa, Shafts, Iron- Bark and Bine Gnm Laths, Shingl.es, ,<Ssc.,&c,, ctt the lowest market prfXard , Oußt&m*noas9 Btreat.



OJ ANT ED, by an active young Mail * * a situation as Traveller for a Brewery, as C-mvasspr and Collector, or in any light outdoor employment. Wages not so muoh object, as an t.ut tlow situation. Good references. Security given if required.—Address " Colonial." Stab Offico. WA X T TS D, Intending Purchasers of Killing Saddles and Bridles, &c., to nspect my 50s. Saddle, and 6s. 6d. Bridle'; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods propoi tionately cheap, Save the importer's profit, by baying direct from W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Quoen-street, ■RANTED to Purchase Vo unteer ®* Laud Scrip. -Apply immediately statin^ price to Box >o 10 Po.it-llice. aNT ED, 10,000 People to attend at the Clearing-out «ale of Boots; which will bo given at pries to suit the depresped state of the times.—Garrott Bros., Jtublin Boot Factory, Wake (!■ id street, Auckland; and Devon-street. |New Ply mouth • WANTED Known, where .Cheap;1 Iron and Briss Castings can be had with, dispatch, and at ast nishina low prices:-Ship Dumps, Is $ ft ; Rudder B.ndP, Dove-tail Plates, ." Gene al Brass Work, Is fid $ ib; Iron Castings, Hash Weights, 15s $ cwt; Fire Bars, 16s $ ewe; Strip Casiings of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double atid 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. A JS" X JJj JD. 600 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Lead, Muntz Metal, Wfiiito Paper, Canvas, Baifglnß, Bopo, and it&y,H ; alno, Bottles, Cast-olf Clothing, &c' ■it BATTYB & CO.'S LoMou Marine Store" Quiet's Building, Klflott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss, Manager — ANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwingw, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in liid now premises, No. 3S, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, exocuted at the shortest notice. ANTED, immediately, an .Indoor .Apprentice to the Boot Tr>de. Must be trustworthy willing, and active. —J. P. Judfcins' 98, ilobson sweet, Auculand WAN i ED, a Cook and Laundress. Krfprence r. quired.—«pply to Mrs G. W. Binnov, Upper Queen-siret't between 0 aud 8 p.m. WANTED, a Partner to join the advertiser in a lucrative business Thu abovo is a good chance for a smart active working man with a capital of about £150.—For Junher par ticulars apply to Stewart and Shorlland street, Auckland. "OiiINCE OF WALES THEATRE. j_ FRIDAY EVENING, FEBBXJAitf 18, GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT, Tendered by all the Artistes at present residing iti Auckland, to JE. IX DAVIES AND HJS DAUGHTER, MISS EVA DA VIES! MONSTER PROGRAMME. For further particulars, wee Day Bills and Posters. pKTNCE OP WALES TfIEATHE. Leesse .. RJ. De Lias. TO-MORROW EVENING, February 17, BENEFIT OP MISS JENNIE NYE. " DiU»hter of the Ec«impnt " Brothers Dv Ville, and " Calchlng a Governor." Under Distinguished Patronaoe. AT THE CHORAL HALL, ON TUESDAY, the 22nd instant, KING ARTHUR; OR, I'HE KNIGHTS AND DAYS OF THE BOUND TABLE: A CHRISTMAS EXTBAVAOANZA. Words by Shakespeare; Music by Garibaldi; with New Scenery by Michael Angelo. Proceeds to complete the interior of the Hall. Apply for Words of Music and Tickets to Messrs. Upton and Co. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, AND TOTAL ABSTINENCE SOCIETY. LECTDRE, • In Aid op the Above Societies, by SIB, GEO. GREY, X.C.8., IN TBE CHORAL HALL, ON FRIDAY EVENING, 18th instant. Subject—" The Australian Colonies and New Zealand." Tickets, 2a and Is, at all the Booknellers. QPENING VERTICES OF THE NEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, ' BERESFOKD-STREET. Sunday, February 20th :- Morning Service—Conducted by Rrv. Wablow Davihs, M.A. Evening Sorvioe—Conducted by Rrv. Alexander Reid. Sunday, February 27th:— Morning Service—Conducted by Rev. De. Wallis. Evening Servioe—Conduoted by Rsv. R. Laishlbt. Thursday Evening, March 2nd :- CONVERSAZIONE. Sunday, March sth: — Morning Servioe—Conducted by Rev. R. F. Mao nicooi.. At the close the Lord's Supper •will be administered. Evening—" A Service of Praise," with address by Rev. W. Tinslby. SUNDAY SERVICES to commence at 11 tun., and 6.30 p.m. The Offerings in aid of the Building Fund of the New Uhuroh. MURDERS, Sieges, Battles, Assas- Binationf, &o, &0., will be d -scribed by Mr. Ewington next TUE3DAV, 22nd Instant. _ T O. O. P., M. U., A. D. A3?^ A SOIREE and BALL, to •*s■" l celebrate the Anniversary of the iAIpJp f"Lcyal Fountain of Friendship Lodge- No 3920'" wiU tate plaoe in OMWHitIIB Lorne-Btreet Hall on MON ■ Jff|Pß^i§|r £>*?, February 28. Teaonthe~Tabieat7p.m. J-gajpSsssksA Dancing to commence at 9.30 p.m. Tickets may be had from the following Com mittee :— P.G. Mahon N.O. Heighway P.G Millar G.M. Godwin P*e Mills Bro. Melctrum p'fl] Rogers Bro. Peace Bro. Forder. WORKING MEN'S HORTICUL TURAL EXHIBITION. The above Exhibition will be held in the Temper ance Hall. Albert-Btreet. on WEDNESDAY next, the 16th instant Doors at 1p m. At 7 o'clock Sir George Grey ■will present the Prizes to the Buccessful competitors for the beat kept and most productive Vegetable Garden. admission, 6d. . Intending competitors are requested to send in their names, with the number of Exhibits tbej intend to show, to Ij. H. Green, Seafielu View, or tc the Secretary (D. Goldic), on or Wore Monday nest, the 14th instant. A»l Exhibits muafc bo delivered ft' toe Hall) Albert-street, sot later than 19 o'elsok or the morning el Show.



f T ,OST, from Paddock, Shelly Beach JLJ Bond,- on" Saturday last, three Kwes with i atnbj lender will be rSwardea.--Morton Jones, redwood. . . I>EWAED— Tie undersigned will pny Twenty Pounds to ilie parson vho will first furnish infjimatiou th»t will cObtitUhe party or panitp who, during tbi> week sole the itnit from' Glen Orch trd i-a.den. T»maßi —W Aitken OST, a Post-office Order for £3 10s. The flndor will be rewarded on returning it to this office* _-__ YOUNG Man, anew arrival from home, who has bton for the laattwo and a htilf Tents in a large Belfast loase, would bs glad to «ive bis services tor a nominal consideration. -A ddresj, S.H., oflice of thia paver. . /TIHUROH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \j bCHOOL, PARNBLL AUCKLAND. Affiliated to the New Zealand Unive-Uity. Establish hd 1855. Head Master—Jas Adams 8.v., Member of thß Convocaiion of the I oi.don University. Classical Master—Rev Joseph Bates English Master—Mr J. P. Gradwell, London Univer sity. :■ Drawing Master—Mr JC. Hoyte. Botany-Mr T. F Ch6<?seman, F L.S. ' For terms and prospectus, apply to the Head Master. ' ; ~ , School dutie'srestimed Monday, January 31. npHE LODGER'S FRANCHISE. Forms for Registering appiicitions maybe obtained at the Star Office. .• ' p ARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— \J _ppl7 at the Star Office. '. TjiO-ft IMMEDIATE SALE, at One- JT huoga, a Cottage with Outbuildings: and one awe rich garden ground," with choice frait trees. Also, ( two iicros rich garden ground a>. jncent.' lo be sold either together or separately. . . " V Apply to FLEMING-& STEVENSON, .. ' " Qiieen-atieet, Onehunga OR^H SHOfctE— To Letj a fur nished Villa Residence, acd a f.ur-rooned Cottage; also Pu'iiished Apattmenta.—Apply K. K. J'uder, House Ageot. ■ . . TO LET, on Lease, those command ing premises in Sixutland and Fort-streets, ki own as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the occupation of Messrs. Me irthur, Shera and Co. PooßcSsion can be given on the let July next. W. J. C_WK.WELL, Vulcan Lane. O LET, the £hop occupied by Mr. T. Barnett, Perk Butche pposite the Thistle Hotel.—Apply to T. Barnett, rk Butcher, next City Hall. ORTH SHORE.—A Good Cot tage and large Garden to be let /or a term £20 a-year to a permanent tenant. —Oliver Mays, fost-oliice, Devonpoit. ''PO LET, on a term, or will sell, a 8 six-roomed comfortable Cottage, at present occupied by J. Davis, Esq , of MeEsrs. Brogden and Sona, situate in Wynyard-strept, opposite io my own Tf sidfnee —Apply by letter only to Geo. S. Graham, Norwich Union Fire office r|M) L_T, large Brick Stores in JL Durham-street, lately occupied by Mr Buek land. Good well on the premißes —Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray, Land Agents 42, Queen-street. T7< U X IN i fellJ_D A partments or Board a and Lod^iDß ; comfortable home _t modeiate rateg.—Apply next Mr Wright's, College Hill, hall w_y up left-h-fcd side. h.ROOMED HOUSE. To LET or for SALE, on easy terms, a 7-roomed Houee, FHEEHOLD, sUuaced in Collingwood-street, close to the Ponsonby fioad, with a fine view of the Hwbourhnd City. The grouud is 66 x 300 feet and planted witti fruit and oih>r trees. There is Nut house, Well, Pump, and Tank. To a Purchaser hal c.isb. can remai- at current interest, or may be paid off weekly on the Land Socitty principle. Apply for particulars to PUBLISHER, St r office. OMFO TABLE Furnished Rooms To Let; pjiv»le fami.y ; boa.d optional—For address, applj LWP, t tar office. rjn I M 13 E R". Tho Uni n Sash and Door Company, Mechanics* Bay, are elling their large and varied Stock of Timber, Sashes, Doors, and Mouldings, at very low rates. Sawanst given away in large quantities. Bring your own bags. RESPECTABLE young Woman can be accommodated with private Boara and Residence on reasonable terms, in a central part of the town, eaßy distance to business, by applying to AB, Stab office. rf O SHIPPERS TO THE BAY A OF ISLANDS. From and after this date, Mr Mslcolm Niceol will act «8 Agent for the Regular T/aders Fawn and Elsinore. Auckland, February IC, 1876, rjlO BUILDERS. Tenders for New Msnse at the Whau must, be l'ft at the Sto c of the Ucdersigned on or before Saturday, Ftbruary 19, at 12 noon. The lowest tender not necessarily accepted. JOHN BUCHANAN. PONSONBY AND OR DEDWOOD DISTRICT BOARD. Tensors for Chonnellicg. Making, and Spreading Scoria, on the south side f College street, will be re ceived at the office of the Cnairm»_ t Shortlsnd-street, Auckland, where specifications mny ba teen, up to 12 o'clock noon on MONDAY n<-xt, 2 st instant. JOS. A. TOLK, Chairman. J, uc-iand, Feb. 16, 1876. "DEACH ROAD CONTRACT. Tenders will be rereived at this office till noon of the 18th February, fur the construction of the Beach Road between Auckland and Par_ell. Platig, specifications, and general conditions can be seen at this offlc. The lowest or any tender not necens»rlly accepted JAMBS -Th-WaRT, Distiict JSngineor. Public Works Office, Au-bland, February 4, 1876. . m B N D E R ~S. Tenders ar<» invited for the Purchase of theP.s. ENTEHFRISE No 1, as she now lies at the c orth Shore Ttnd-rs to be lodged with the undersigr ed on or before MONDAY, thf 21st instant. , : r ; The higttefit or axiy tender i ot neopß^ariiy accepted. H. W. HEATH, Bank Buildings. Auckland, F-bruary 9,1876. ■ < O O A R P E N T E R S. Tenders for labour only are .invited up to 4 o'clock on TL EsDaY. 16'h Instant, for Erecting Two-storey Premise< in.Upper Quee~-s reet. Plans andpaiticulniß at my office. T. B CiMERON, Architect, High-street. rp~O BUILDERS. Tenders are required for the Erection of a Building in Custom House-street. Plans, *c, mar be seen at my Office, Shortland streut until THURSDAY, the 17th instant, when the Tenders aie to be delivered at four o'clock. JAMKS WKIGLBY ■ Architect. FOR SALE, cheap, on very eagy terms, a comfortable and well built House of 6 rooms, with drtached wash-huuse and goou freehold garden, 80 x 100 feet, situated in South Newton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. GRAND BLACK CHAPTER OP IRELAND, NO. 1.9. A. meeting of the above Chapter will be held at th< Pxotestant.HsH.KewtOß, an^WednsoSfty prtiiSrt ':lfebrti»ry,'it 7.30 p.m. ;; '■ •■'■ "■"'"' :'lv , Bu«lBe_«: EJeoflon o* Offteewi, «o, ' ■. ■ , ■ .■■■.■ : ,:: 3y otdnr ot tho 1.X.C., _



pL.OftIOTTS NEWS'' Great Sale of Groceries and Provisions at Fentoh^, Market Corner, next to Hemtw's, Queen-street, in consequence of the dullness of times, F. Fenton will realise at the following priceß :-New Honey, 7d lfe; Solendid Tea, 2s It); White Sußar, 4jd tt> ; 2tb boxes jpirfstoew), Is bos; Raisins, 6d »>; new Muscatels, is ft ? Pee), Is 6d lb; Treacle, 4d lb; Flour, ilbsfor X* ; Marmalade, 8d tin ; Jam, 7d tin ; Jar Jani, 6d 16; Tapioca, fita ft; 0. Flour, Cd lb ; Rice, 2Mlt>; Split P^aS 3d lb": Plaid Wax Matches, 6<l doz; Tin Boies Matches«d box; Candles, skl ft; Sperm £™ Al>** lid lt> by' the box : Soap, Bjd bur; Pickled W<d_nts,. 7d bottle: Sardines; Cd bos; Sauce,. 4d bottle; Oil,. 7d bottle; ■Washing Powder, 6d doz; Spice, Id pit; Tobacco, 2d packet, or 3d pi _r ; Potatoes, 20fts for is; Blue, 9J ft; Bacofl, lOd ft; Cheofe, 81b; fait Butter, lOdlb; .astry Batter, 8d ft; Pure Lard, 91 lb; Epsom Salfs, 12 packet? for 6d; Cocoa and Chocolate, 6d packet; Mustard, IQo 1". ROTESTANT ALLIANCE FRIENDLY SOCIETY. All members of the Victoria Lodge are requested to attand a Meeting at the Christian Meeting Souse, Cook-street, TO-NIGHT (Wednesday), at 7.30. New members that have not passed th« Medical Examination, are requested to attend at 7.15, to meet the Jfritat Office, g brooKING. Secretary. •TTIOTORIA RIFLES, A.R.V. Members of all ranks, including the Band, will Puradß In Full Press, arms and accoutrements, in vSa^rfe" East, at 9 i 5 o'clock TO-MORROW (Thursday) Morning, to form Guard of Honor to tUS Excellency the Governor. This will count as a Monthly Parade, By order, q gE __^ Co i or . Sergt>( Secretary. S__j7_*S-~ ft ■ * * ' lj? P- Ct__^tf*^***__(^ AUCKLAND HARBOUR j__ BOAKD. Tender for Scoria Embankment. Harbour Board Office, '- ...... Auckland, February 16,1876. Tenders will bo received at this office until TUES DAY the 22nd inst, at noon, for the Construction of a Scoria Embankment in Mechanics' Bay, in terms or plans and specifications to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endorsed, "Tender for Scoria Embankment." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. WILLIAM C. DALDY, . .'. Chairman. ~^lir~ TDarqoe i__ilai_s_H_j Tllc aiMVC vessel having entered sit (■KwmnrriTO Q UB (; OraS) Consignees are requested! to pay Freight, and take delivery of goods without A Sight Entry to clear the vessel will be passed at 10 o'clock on Saturday next Notice.—l will not be responsible for any debts ■ incurred by my crew without my written authority. —H. L. Le Viscomte, Commander . OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. ISJATAL B R I GA I) E S. The Corps will Parade at 930 a.m. TO-MORROW, . near the llailway Station, Auckland. Armed men ■with arms, Band with instruments, the whole in full uniform. E. LERO3T. Capt. A.N.B. MONDAY, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. A CONVENIENT RESIDENCE, TL pleasantly situated in City Road, near to Symonds-street, containing1 6 .Rooms and a Kitchen, in which is a good Leamington Range. Pantry, Wash house, Coal and Wood-house detached. There is a never-failing supply of good water. The ground is well drained, nicely laid out and planted with shrubs and fruit trees. The position of this superior Property is one of the best in the city, so near to the businets part, yet bo retired and quiet, commanding an extensive and un tinerrupted view, which makes it a most desirable place of residence. A first-class investment. A rare opportunity for procuring a House in the City so well situated. Terms easy. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. ■ • TO-MORROW NOON. Removed to the Mart for Convenience of Sale. THE PROPERTY of a Gentleman leaving Auckland: — A Piano in Eosswood. case, Collard & Collard; a Drawing-room Suite, wal nut, green rep; a iirst-class Musical Box with Bells, a good Wardrobe, Chests of Drawers, Iron and Wood Bedsteads. Palliasaes, Mattrasses, Loo and Squarp Tables. Washstandu, Toilet Tables, Gain, Stuffed, ana Wood Ohairs, Toilet Ware, Mirror, Pictures, Earthen ware, Glass, Boobs, Show Glasses, Counter, Cradle, Kitchen Utensils, Plax-dressing Machine, two Bell Pumps, &c. R. ARTHUR Auctioneer. 1 '. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18. ' ' \ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PRODUCE, &c. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction, at their Rooms, No 1, Queeß-atreet, on Friday next, 18th instant, at 10 SO a.m. sharp, . . . Iron and Wooden Bedsteads Hattrasses and Palliasses Couch, Chairs, Tables, Chest Drawers 2 Handsome Seamen's Chests Crockery, Clothing. Toots and Shoes Z'ne Spouting and Buckets Potatoes. Flour Sugar, Tea Soap, Oats, Maize, Bran Also, 11 Large Square Sail*, suitable for hay ricks. Removed to Booms for Convenience of Sale. No Beaeive. , ' MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21. SYMONDS-STREET, BY WINDMILL, | SUPERIOR FAMILY RESIDENCE. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instruc tions from Mr C. F, Partington, to sell by auction, at hiß Mart, Queen-street, on Monday next, 21st instant, at 12 o'clock noon, His Family Residence, together with the large ;'.";' Freehold Allotment on which it is erected, having a frontage to Symonds-street of fiftysfive feet, by a depth of one hundred and twenty feet, which has a frontage to a private road. The House is roomy and convenient. The position of this Property healthy \ and commanding, and so convenient to the business part of the City, makes it a most desirable place for : j business men. ... f FRIDAY, FEBKUARY 18, ~ *• WALNUT PIANOFORTE. j' HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, ' &c, Ac. *I I THE subscribers, will sell at\mß|S Mart, Fort-street, on Filday next, the 1, ■ v inst., at 11 o'clock, ,' Walnut Pianoforte, by Levesque & Co., !>,-' Household Furniture, &c, &c. ■'"" SAMUEL COCHEANE & SO" Auctioneers. Ji| THURSDAY, FEBRUARY TOBACCO, BLACKING, 7 HANGINGS, _0. ( *., ,; '~ ~ \ Without Resep- TO CLOSE CONS THE subscriber Mart, Fort-stre' '. ' ';. ' V *j o'clock, ' " 19 coils Euroß'' '":■' "■ ' 11 coils ManiJ' „ . / . 2 cases P.' ■•.. . '■ • ...■■■,■■. ■■■ ..■". '... . .■•. . 2 cases * •fi .-•■ ■■■'{ :'■"'■ .'-;.' " ■■'".'