7 for sending a rifle team to Wimbledon and Philadelphia are coming in ; Captain King, Captain Greenfield, and T. Drafer have been selected as three out of five required to go. A portion of a vessel about 300 tons has been found on Lammack Island, Gippsland.

The following list new Adelaide ministry : Hawtes, Chief Secretary, Blythe, Treasurer, Buckland, Commissoncr of P.W., Mann, Attorney-General, Playford, pCommissioner of CrownjLands, Everard Minister of Educa tion.

TELEGRAPHIC.

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) Tbls day.

The town is full of tourists from the Lakes. The hotels are crowded. Seventeen arrived yesterday, four of whom had gone overland from Cambridge, but found the journey too hard to undertake on returning, Nearly all invariably return via Tauranga. The Vincent arrived last night. She re ports a long continuance of S.E. weather outside. Whilst at Mercury Island she met the steam launch Elsie, and supplied her with coal ; all well, and the vessel ia expected to arrive here to-day.

RUSSELL.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] Ifriday. A deserter from the barque Matilda Sears, in swimming to shore, v/as drowned on Wednesday night, T>, e body haa not been recovered.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. €uteness of Nelson Superintendent

Sir George Grey is not as wise in his ■generation as the smiling Superintendent of Nelson, who it is said is the only one amongst his brother Superintendents who has managed to do the thing properly for hia own province. It appears that he quietly came over here with his Appropriation schedule for the year and managed things so well with the [General Government, that even though he cannot call his Council together he has obtained the sinews of war and can go back and carry on, which of course involves spending money for the public services. The Bell-ringers are here again and are meeting with fair success. Haskins and Colville are bringing out pieces of Pygmalion and Galatea stamp. The evening papers had some finessing to •secure all the hoardings in the town for bill posting. The Argus people thought they had secured a monopoly of the principal hoard ings, but it now turns out that the Post was too clever for them altogether, at which Gillon gnashed his teeth accordingly.

BLUFF.

(From our own Corresrjondent.) This day,

The Arawata arrived from Melbourne at 8 a.m. this morning. Sbe cleared Port Phillip Heads at 7 p.m. on 27th. At 4 a.m. next day had fresh northerly winds "and fine weather. She brings the New Zealand portion of the saimon ova per Durham, ?,S3 tons cargo, and 111 passengers for all ports. She sails at 5 p.m. for Dunedin. The Rev. S. Jones is a passenger for Auck land by the Arawata.

WELLINGTON.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. His Excellency's Return. . The Luna leaves this morning for Napier, to take the Governor back to Auckland. The Hon. Mr. Bowen to Visit Auck land and Taranaki. The Hon. Mr Bowen goes in the Luna, and will accompany his Excellency. The Luna will probably leave Napier on Monday, so as to arrive at Poverty Bay on Tuesday. From there she will call at Tauranga and White Island. If his health permits Dr Pollen will pro bably return to Wellington. The Central Prison at Taranaki. t While in the North Mr Bowen will visit Taranaki, with a view to making the final arrangements for the central penal establish ment, and for the formation of a breakwater by convicts. The plans of the Central Prison are prepared, and it is thought its erection will be commenced forthwith. Safety of the Colima. The s.s. Colima, four days from Anckland direct, arrived here at 1 p.m. She was detained by heavy weather.

YOUNG MEN'S. CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

The Venerable President, Archdeacon Maunsoll, tiled the chair last evening at the annual meeting of he Young Men's Christian Association. The report was read by the Hon Secretary, Mr Buddie, and was of a more enceuraging nature than that of the pre ceding yenr. The efforts which had been made to place the Association on a satisfactory basis had so far been Successful It had been shewn that with economy the Income of tho Association may not only pay its current expenses, but do something towards reducing the mortgage debt which has for so many years lettered its operations The friends had been enabled to reduce the principle sum on mortgage by £350, besides paying the arrears of interest, doing repairs and making additions to the library. The total amount realised by the canvas and special efforts in the early part of last year. wa3 over £500, out ol which the amounts previously named were paid After payment of interest, taxes, etc, the balance of liability was £900. The report went on to state the results of the course of lectures, the library, to which 153 new volumes had been added at a cost of £60, and to their visits to the immigrant ships as they came into port, shewing the good that had been done to strangers in giving thorn a welcome and one month's free use of the read ing room, of which privilege between 600 and 700 young men had availed themselves. Mr Battley next read the treasurer's report, which shewed receipts, £612 2s 3d ; rents (casual and fixed), £213 12s id; sundries, special items, lectures, &c, £287 14s lOd. Expenditure (property account): Debit balance, 1876, £27 4s 4d : repairs, advertising, and sundries, £69 5s 6d • amounts paid in reduction of mortgage. £360 and £100: interest £166 12s 9d ; balance in bank, £12 13s Society account: Salaries, firing, sundries, gas, expenses of lectures. £272 4s 5d ; balance, £1510s 6d. Total £287 14s lOd The City Missionary's report was read for Mr Brackenrie, in respect of his un assuming but successful labours in immigrant ship*. Oa the motion of Captain Daldy, seconded bj Mr Holdship, the several reports were unanimously adopted The President having consented to continue at the head of the Association, the f oUowing gentlemen were appointed as Vice-Presidents for the ensuiag year -Colonel Haultain, Captain Daldy, Messrs^ Macffar lane, Newman, Coupland, Owen, and Prime. Mr Buddie was re-elected hon. secretary, with Mr Brack enrig as assistant secretary. Messrs Buttle and Battley were re-elected treasurers Mr Brackenrig was re-ele ;ted visitor. The following gentlemen comprise the committee—Messrs Holdship, Barton, Potter, Peaoock, Brock, Hemus, Buttle, Longmore, Mason, Ewington, Boardman, Parker, Home, Buddie, Ellis, Welsman, J. Buttle, D. Goldie, Major, A. Thome, Patterson, W. D. Buddie, 3. Brame, with power to add to their number. Mr Ewington suggested that £5 should bs allowed to the City Missionary, Mr Brackenrig, for the purchase of books for distribu tion. The matter was referred to the committee. A vote of thanks was given to the chairman and officers of the Association for their services, and the meeting closed.

FARM AND GARDEN CALENDAR FOR APRIL, 1876.

(From Reed and Brett's Auckland Almanac.) Flower Garden.—The directions given k last month are applicable to the present month, and any operations then recommended can still be performed. Flower beds will be gay for some time longer, and should be carefully gone over. Clear away all decaying blooms and leaves, clear out all annuals which have done flowering. Now prepare beds for tulips, ranunculas, and anemones. II Dse plenty of rich compost in stiff soils. jy Keep chrysanthemums well tied np to with stand winds; also, dahlias. Plant out early spring flowering bulbs, such as narcissus, jonquils, gladioli, liliums, &c. Still continue to propagate bjuW-ling and herbaceous plants, and keep hoe going, wage war on weeds in paths, &o. |. Fruit Garden.—Last month's directions lor the garden will stand good this. Gather •Pples and pears as they ripen. Now will »• the time to prepare all ground for new *™ttwd if required. Where the soil is wet 1« *■% be weii drained, and fcreaohed at once,

This kind of work should always be done in dry weather. Tbe pruning of gooseberyr and currant should now be done at the end of the month, as they generally break bud very early, constquontlv the plants require as much rest aa possible. Look carefully after fruit in 3tore-i'oom, turning it over at least once a week, and plowing Under them a clean layer of siraw, r.iidgive as much air as possible. Crapes will now be ripeniug freely. Place all good bunches in bags, as previously directed, to_ protect from the ravages of birds,

Kttchen Garden".'—The work of the kitchen garden will be very similar to that of last month, and will consist principally of clearing the ground and making preparations for spring. Continue trenching and ridging up so as to give the soil the full benefit of sun and air. In dry weather wheel dung on to vacant ground. Keep the hoe going con stantly between the rows of growing crops. Carrots, parsnips, and beetroot may now be taken up and stored away in dry earth or sand. Any patches of land which may be foul with docks or sorrel, sow thickly with either buckwheat, tares or vetches, rape or maize—first-class things to clean laud, tares. or vetches especially. Cabbage, plant out a good supply. Cauliflowers planted out last Month will require attention and protection by earthing up. Attend to advancing crops of endive, and blanch thoso sufficiently large. Potatoes should now bo all stored. Thin ont spinach to about a foot apart. Farm. —Sowing grass seeds now becomes general, and should be completed during the month if possible. If the pasture is intended for sheep, rape, turnips, and Italian rye-grass may be mixed with the clover and perennial rye-grass. On very dry land oats may be sown with graS3 for cattle to feed off during the winter, or may be sown separately where the land is to be ploughed again in the spring. Potatoes should be all stored and well covered. If rams have been put to the ewes early in March they may be taken away at tbe end of Aptil, six or seven weeks being long enough in general, although in some cases it may be necessary to let them re main longer, or even to put them to fresh rams after an interval of a few days.

A Lively Rally in Queen-street

A Jkw named Rogers committed an assault on our respected townsman, Mr Linabury, this morning. Rogers was seen by several persons following Mr Linabury in Queen street before eleven o'clock, and heard calling him by the most opprobrious names., On Mr Linabury turning and remonstrting with hip Rogers struck the draper a violent blow in the face. Mr Linabury did not receive the insult tamely, but quickly returned it, and a rapid 'series of exchanges followed. From the pathwey the combatants retired into a shop where the fight was continued till the parties were separated by the by standers. A good deal of damage was inflicted on both sides. We understand that the vindictivness displayed by Rogers was in consequence of a misunderstanding about the terms on which Mr Linabury took oyer the stranded schooner Melaine with which Rogers was connected.

PAKURANGA HUNT CLUB.

A general meeting of the members of the Pakuranga Hunt Club was held yesterday at tbe Exchange Hotel, Mr Every McLean occupied the chair and read the resignation of Mr R. McLean as master of the hounds, in consequence of ill health. The resignation was accepted, and Mr McLaughlin appointed to the vacant office. A committee was appointed to arrange a suitable testimonial to Mr R. McLean, in recognition of his services. It was carried that the hunting season commence on Saturday April Bth on which day the hounds would meet at the Papatoitoi Railway station. The sub-com mittee appointed for the selection of a suitable hunting costume, brought up their report, which advised that the uniform con sist of green cloth coat, white or drab breeches, and top boots. The report was adopted. After some other business of an uninteresting nature,- the meeting separated.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB

EASTER MEETING.

The following nominations were received last night at the Exchange Hotel, for the events to be run on Easter Monday. Hurdle Race (Handicap), of 40 soys., with a sweep of 3 soys. each for accoptors ; the amount accruing from sweep to go to second horse. Entrance, 2 soys. ; accept ance, 1 soy. Weights to appear on Tues day, 4th April, and acceptances on night of general entry. Distance : Two miles, over eight flights of hurdles. Mr W. Bobbet's b g Thn Arrow, aged Mr O. C. McQee's bm Peifurae, 5 years Mr J. Backland's blk m Mystery, 4 years Mr J. Cilery's bu Gladstone, aged Mr M. Casey's eh g Potentate, aged Mr J. S. Buckland s bg Paddy, aged Mr W. Trimble's blk v Black Monitor, aged Mr "W. Elliott's blk g Darkie, aged. Easter Handicap, of 60 soys., added to a sweepstake of 3 soys. each. Nomination, 2 soys., and acceptance, 2 soys. to the funds. Weights to appear on Tuesday, April 4th. Acceptances on night of general entry. Distance : One mile and a-half. Mr M Pullivan's b m Deception, 6 years Mr H C Young's br h Bedonin, 5 years Mr O C McGee's b m May Moon, 4 years Mr M Bagan's b g Tbe Don, aged Mr "W McKobert's b m Tbe Belle, 4 years Mr J S Bncklands b h Eclipse, aged Mr \v Walter's eh m Medea 4 years Mr \Y "Walter's br c Isaac "Walton, 3years Mr .1 "Watt's eh m i- garo, 4 years.

WHANGAREI NEWS.

(From the Comet.)

Mr E. McLachlan, of Maungakaramea, in forms us that he killed last week a two-tooth wether weighing 233 pounds, with oniy 16 pounds loose fat. The lime-burning is progressing. ' The stone is now shipped to Auckland ; several cargoes have already gone. It will be burnt in Auckland and slacked on the spot by the builders, which gives every advantage to its quality. The Whangarei line will then be first in the market.

Telegraphic news is now anticipated by Argyle, and we shall, as soon as convenient, alter tbe day of publication of Comet to make the delivery, as heretofore, bi-weekly. On the 6th March the expenditure on the goldfield was assented to by the Governor, bnt not the appropriation for the Mangapai and Matakana wharves. Nil admirari.

We have been shown a requisition to the Superintendent, asking him to make the Township a separate Highway district. The requisition is numerously signed. We have reason to believe His Honor will grant the petition.

APRIL FOOL DAY.

The origin of April Fool Day, like other silly customs of our ancestors, is lost among the .superstitions and mysteries of past ages, and any attempt to trace the custom of sending persons on fools errands would be vain and futile. The French have been equally as foolish in respect of practising deceptions on ignorant persons and young children. The French people termed the object of this foolery un poisson d'Avril, by which term they speak of the mackerel, a species of fish which is easily caught in large shoals in the mouth of April in some of the fishing places of England and Wales. The origin of the practice of April fooling has entirely eluded the skill and researches of antiquarians, and neither Shakespeare nor any of tbe other dramatists refer to the custom. The dawn of April, however, has a beautiful meaning in England, for it is "the time of flowers, vrhm

heaven is filled with music sweet of birds among the bowers." A prilia the fourth month of the year^ according to ordinary computa tion, but the second, according to the Roman view.The name was derived from Aprilis, "1 Open,*' signifying the voice of nature, or spring bidding the earth to open her bosom for the production of flowers and vegetables; but in New Zealand nature puts on an oppo site aspect, and April points towards'the grave of the year.

DEPARTURE OF THE MELANESIAN MISSION VESSEL.

The Melanesian vessel departed on a cruise among the islands of the Pacific this morn ing. Captain Bongard went in command, vice-Captain Jacobs resigned. We noticed her old commander busy assisting bis quondam chief officer in getting the vessel ready for sea. The ship took on board some horses and cattle at the Queen-street wharf at eleven o'clock, and hauled away into the stream at noon. Her passengers came on board at two o'clock, and soon afterwards she started under steam on another mission of mercy co the heatnen. Passengers : Revs. J. Still, J. Palmer, and G. Wadrakal.

COROMANDEL.

.Prom our own Correspondent,) This day. In the UDion Beach last night about 12 pounds of rich specimens were hauled up. Palmerston Goldmining Company. The dispute between this claim and the Union Reach has been disposed of. Mr H. Graham has surveyed tbe ground and has decided that the Palmerston has not en croached upon the Union Beach ground. The Kapanga is still in hard country, and the progress is slow.

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QEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE. To LET or for SALE, on easy terms, a 7-roomed Houso, PB KB HOLD, situated in Coliingwood-street. close to the Ponsonby Road, with a fine view of the harbour aDd city. The ground is 06 x 100 feet, sr.n planted wiih fruit and other trees There Is Out houss Well, Pump, and TanK. Two thirds of the puichv.se money can remain at current interest, or may bo paid off weekly on the Lund Society principle. —Apply lor particulars at WTaE office. A UCKLAND WATERWORKS. BRANSTON & PORSTER, DULY LICENSED PLUMBERS, Aro prepared to lay on Water Services in accordance with the Upecifications. and General Cdnditions required, and on the most reasonable terms. BRANSTON & FORSTER, Plumbers »nd Gasfltters, &c, Albert-street. AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE STEAM FEtcRY COMPANY (Limited). On and after Monday, April 3,1876, tho following Trips between Aunaland and the North shore, will bo iliscontinned:— Auckland North Shore 030 pm _ opm By order of tbe Directors. H. W. HEATH, Manager. Y>ANK OF NEW Z E ALAND. Notice is hereby given that the HA f_E-YEARI.Y General Meeting of the Propri._tors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on FEIDa'Y. the 21st day of APRIL Ni-XT, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st instant, and for any other business that may be brought before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, Inspector. Auckland, 18th March, 1876. ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that a SPECIAL GENERAL MEEEIS Gof the Proprietors of this BaDk will be held in the Bankinjc-house. in Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 2lst clay of APRlLNEXl'.immediately after the Half- Yea rly General Meeting, for the purpose of confirm ing Resolutions to be proposed at the latter meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, Inspector. Auckland, 18th March, 1876. nOOD TEMPLARS BAND. A GRAND ENTERTAINMENT Under the patronage of the Fraternal Borne Lodge, will be held in the Thmpsbakck Hall, on TUESDAY EVENING, THE 4tii APBIL, 1876. Song?, Duets, Trios, and Recitations, will lie given by Messrs Chapman, Haiikin, Cole, Smith, Baxter, Nairn, Hemus, Carter, Ryan, Doran, Swales, nntt the Misses Barton, Ash, Wamtuond, dribble and Knox. H elections of Music by the Band. gJDoors open at 7.30. to commence at eight o'clock. Tic&cta, is each ; to bu had irom any Members of the Band, J. TREMAIN. President. CONSIGN m_E is wanted for 3;j Beams Hardwood, ex Sea Rip, from Sydney. J. S MACFARLANE & CO. OMFORTABLE Board and Resi dence to accommodate four single gentlemen.— Mrs "Williams, top of Upper Queen-stieet, Karanga hape Road. LOST, this morning, between West QUeen-street and Market Hotel, a Leathern Purse with strap, containing £3 9s 6d in cash. — Finder will receive jEI on returning same to this office. ■ LLGST or STOLEN on Tuesday last a Dark Colored Horse with Saddle and Bridle "Whoever returns same to Star Hotel, Papakura, will bo rewarded, and if found in anybodyls possession after this date the person will be prosecuted. NOTICE.— All Claims against R. J. Feltns, of Symonds-street, to be sent, In to the office of Rees and Tyler on or before Wednesday, the sth insttnt, or I will not recognise them. R. J. FELTUS. THE NEWTON KlßK.—Divine Service at the usual hours on Sunday.— Subjects—Morning: " Lord Jesus, receive my Spirit." Evening: " Christ preaching unto"; the Spirits in Pri son." " ITTISTREET WESLEYAN CHURCH.—Sunday Services.-April 2.—The Rev "W. Tinsley will preaoh in the morning, at 11, and the Rev A. Held in the evenirg at 6.30. NEW Congregational Church, Beres ford-street, Sunday, April 2. — Rev. "War low Davies, M.A., Pastor.—Service in the morning, at 11; evening, at 6.30. TTNITED Methodist Free Church, \J junction of Pitt and Vincent-streetß. Sunday, April 2—Rev. Thomas Hodgson will preach to morrow morning at 11; Evening at 6.30, Rev. W. Harris. /CHRISTIAN MEETING-HOUSE, \J Cook-street.—Lord's Day. Worship, 11 a.m. Preaching, 6.30 p.m. Subject: "The Holy Spirit testifying to Jesus." Tuesday: Bible Class, open to the public, 7.30 p.m. EWTON HALL.—Subject for to morrow evening—" Noah's faith and Noah's fear." Come one, come all. ■No collections. THE ANNIVERSARY SERVICES IN CONNECTION" WITH THE PRIMITIME METHODIST CHURCH, En WAB OES-STBEET, Will be celebrated on SUNDAY next, when Two Sermons will be preached." In the morning, at 11 o'clock, by the Rev W. J. "Williams; and in the evening, at 6.30, by the Rev, T. Hodgson The ANNUAL TEA MEETING will take place on MONDAY EVENING, April 3. Tea on the Tables at 6 30. After Tea, a PUBLIC MEETING will be held, when addresses will be delivered by various Ministers snd . Wends. HpHE time for tendering for the Erec- X tion of a Cottage in Kyber Pass will be extended to Saturday, AprU 7. Plans may be seen at Mr Aley's, Watchmaker, Qneen-street. . RCHBISHOP YATJG-HANS Third Advent Conference received.—JAMEß FLYNN, Catholic Bookseller, opposite United Ser vice Hotel, Wellesley-street. Price, ls 3d.—Agent for New Zealand Tablet. mo PRINTERS. Wanted, a Thoroughly domfcetent TRADESMAN —must be Steady; employment Permanent. o WILLIAM ATKINS, Hlgh-ntrest.



TITANTED, handy Man for kitchen W work.—Star Hotel * A IberUtreet. WANTED, a "General Servant.— Anply to Mrs Harris, Wynyard-street,?near Choral Hall". __ O/'ANTED, an experienced General Vv1 Servant.—Apply to Mrs MacCormick, Park Road, near tha Hospital. _ ANTED, by an educated lady, an Engagement in a School or private family.— Address F, at this office. ANTED, for the Millinery and Dressmaking, Apprentices.—Apply to Miss Gardiner, foot of Grey-street. . W" ANTED,.,Bricklayers.— Apply to A. R. Watson, Builder. T\T ANTED, an Improver to the V V Cabinetmaking, and a youth with some knowledge of the "Upholstery or Fren.b-pollshina.— A pplj at the Victoria Furniture Mart, Victoria-street Ea«.t, next Greyhound Hotel. " ANTED, a Nursegirl between 12 and 14.—Mrs E Waymouth,, Scarbro' Ter race, Parneli. . T7TLONOELLO for Sale, in perfect V condition ; genuine old instrument, a bargain. —Apply to Mr Brown's Music Warehouse, Quoen street. _ O OOTM a K&R WANTED.— Con- O staut work for a steady man : one to board and lodcein the house preferred. —T. P. Judkins, corner of Victoria and Chapel-streets, _^ ANTED,"good Joiners at the Choral Hall —W G. Bunting. .\KJ ANTED all Parties attending *r the Sum-emo Court to call and have a Good Dinner nt the Bail way Boarding House, Mechanics' !;av. Meals at all hours, ls. ;ANTED Known, Friend's Insol vent Stock removed to Phillips' Mart, Q.uecn street. WANTED, a really good General Servant whore a Nurse is kept; must be able to cook and wash well.—For address apply at this office. VXJ ANTED, light Employment for a *•■ respectable young man; new arrival ; wages secondary object.—Apply "comber," Star office. ANTED ! Wanted ! Wanted ! to Pell, very cheap— 50 dozen Scrubbing Brushes, Cs Cd to 93 per dozen ; 50 dozen Whitewash Brushes, from !><l to 5s Cd each ; CO sets of Shoe Bushes from ls Ocl set ; lame .Tars of Assorted Jam, Gd lb • sin -.11 Jars, 7d lb ; Salmon, Os Od dozen; Pre erved Apples, nibs for Is.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street. sups and Saucers, 5s Gd dozen; 100 dozen Plates, C 9d dozen. X%7 ANTED, a strong intelligent Boy for a Storr.; good diai-ncter indisponsablo; wages to begin, lCs per week.-Apply in writing to AB, at this office. ____________ ANTED, a respectable Boy who understands gar • ening, and make himself generally useful.—For addreßs]apply at tills office. - 0> d&NNES will °Pen on - . «• Saturday, April 1, at McArthur, Shera and Co.'s new building, with a Stock of 300 Sewing and Washing Machines — Groat Central Sowing aud Washing Machines Depot, Qupen-9treet. TiTANTED, a General Servant for V t the country ; must be a good plain cook,— Apply to Mrs Kenrtorcline, Kden Crescent. W"TNTED~KiLOwn— Just Opened) at Stretton's, 20S, Queen-street, per Edin' burgh Castle, Berlin Wools, Toilet Sols, Cosies, Caps- Lace Braids, silks, Slippers, and other Fancy Goods \]U ANTED, two Shingle Splitters. V . —Apply Townsend Bros., Durham-street. W" "ANTED,"for cash^ small Steam" Fngino and Boiler, Give particulars of size, andwhere been ; niii-tbe good.—Address, "South,' this o__ice. W~TA NTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of H igliotreet. Only the highest class machines kept in stocit. Repths to all machines properly done. Steam Gunges repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED KNOWN, that the Winter Quarter of the Technical Classes in connection with tho Mechanics' Institute will be resumed on Mor.diy, 3rd April next. Drawing and •Arithmetic, each C,s Gi quarter.—Application to Secre ary at Mechanics' Institute^ ANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and General House Furnisher, etc, has just received a large and well-assorted stock of English and American Chairs, which he is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at 4s. 4s Cd, ss, and Gs; warranted to give satisfaction or the money returned. W Note the address :—The Cheap Furniture, Mattresses, and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite the Post-office, Shortland-Btreet. _______________ ANTED Knwn—Turkish Baths are open daily from !) to 8. Ladies Thurs days only. Single Bath, 3s Cd ; Ladies, ss. Ten tickets for £1 ls ; Ladies, 15 ditto ; Children, 14 ditto. Hydropathic treatment administered. The best ventilated and cleanest bath in the Colonies, and the safest to bathe in Over 1000 visits, varying from 1 to 80, both hale and weakly, and not even a single case of fainting has occurred. —TC. D. STKES, Pro prietor. N.B.—Warm. Plunge, and Swimming Baths are in contemplation, and are only waiting the water supply. , WANTED Known, that Stretton's Book, Stationery, and Wool Depot is Ee moved from Grey-street to the shop lately occupied by E. Waters, 208, Queen-street, opposite McArthur, Shera and Co.'s new premises. WANTED, Good Tailors; highest wages given.—W. Rattray, CO, Queen-street. WANTED, 10,000 People to attend at the Clearing-out Sale of Boots, which will be given at prices to suit the depressed state of th.i times.—Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Factory, «711 > field-street, Auckland; and Devon-street, |New Ply mouth. ANTED Known, Jno. C. Clough, Machinii-t, Masefield's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the pio vinco. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality, and lowest remnnerative charge. ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. ANTED Known, that Alexander i Tait, Blacksmith, &c, has removed to his new premises, Lome-street, six doorß above the old shop, midway between Victoria and Wellesley-streets East. ANTED KNOWN, that J.MORRISON is prepared to execute all Wndß of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. ANTEITKNOWN, a cheap sale of Miscellaneous Goods will be held for a few days at Battye and Co.'s Marine Store, Elliott street. The stock must be cleared out at once in con sequence of removing from the premises. Come early. ; , WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest poßeible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Boad. All orders attended to with despatch WANTED KNOWN, that J. Green has on sale Men's Brown Cotton Socks, 6d per pair; 3 pairs Boys Brown Cotton Socks for a shil ling ; Rimmel's Brown Wimlsor or Honey Soap. 2d per cake ; 3 Handercbiefs for a shilling (lull size, men's); Men's or Boys" Collars, 6d per dozen ; Rim mel's Perfumes, 6d and 9d per bottle; Boot Laces. 3d per dozen or 2s per gross : Women's or Girls' Stock ings, Gd per pair (very good value); Men's Brace 3, Is per pair, best in Auckland for the price; other goods equally cheap.—Address. J. Green, Thomson's Build ingg, Victoria-street, and No. 33, Market. WANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Brass Castings can be had with dispatch, and at astonishing low prices:—Ship Dumps, Is $ lb; Rudder Bands. Dove-tail Plates, General Brass Work, ls 5d $ lb; Iron Castings, Sash Weightß, 15s $ cwt; Fire Bars. 16s $ cwt; Ship Castings of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and single purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes, Grates, Stove Metals, all proportiona tely cheap at J. KELLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and Brass. ANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwinger, Tailor (late from France and Germany), bas commenced basiness in his new premises, No. 88, 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 mado to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can. have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling coßt. Musio and other Binding dene In best Btyle.-WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. FOE SALE, St Mary's Koad, Shelly Beach, » four-reomed new verandah Cottage. Terms easy- —Apply Bnilderß on the ground; -or, "Arthur," Sjar office



PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. _1 Lessee—B. J. De Lias. ENGAGEMENT, FOR~TWELVE NIGHTS ONLY, • OF THOSE DISTINGUISHED ARTISTES, MR. AND MRS. F- M. BATES, WHO WILL APPEAB ON TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, APRIL 4, In the 5-act Sublime Tragedy, entitled, ELIZABETH, QUEEN OF ENGLAND. Supported by Miss Lizzie Morgan, E. W. Lawrence, Arthur Inglis, and the Dramatic Company. Eor further particulars see Day-bill. _ . s CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STREET. A G R A N D~ 00 N CERT Will be given in the above Hall, by the Leading Amateurs of Auckland, on : THURSDAY EVENING, 6tA APRIL, in aid of thk lliihai-y funt> op thk Mechanics' institute. Part I. SELECTIONS FROM OPERA 01? Overture—Choral Society's Band Opening Chorus, "Sing Pretty Maiden"-By the Company Romance, " It was a Knight ______ Song " Maritana"— Company ,«^4kS&BH Solo, " 'Tls the Harp in the Air" Chorus, "Angelus"--Company Duett, " 0 Fairy Wand had I the power' Solo, " Alas those Chimes so sweetly stealing Solo, " Yes, let me like a Soldier Fall Solo' " In Happy Moments" Son" " Hear me Gentle Maritana" Solo, " Scenes that ure Brightest" Duet, " 0 Maritana" Recitative and Song, " The Heart by woe o'ertaken' Chorus, "Viva Maritana." Part 11. Readings by Dr. Ellis, Rev. C. M.Nelson, and others. Instrumental Selections by the Cnoral Society's Band Vocal Selections by our best amateurs. Concert to commence at 8 o'clock. Tickets, 2s, may bo had from members of the Com mittee, and at the Institute from Secretary, R. T. Talbot. 3 .. , Further particulars In future advertisement. QATUBD AY NIGHTS' IO ENTERTAINMENTS. Y. M. C. A. ROOMsi THIS EVENING, At Eicht O'Clock. The Programme as usual. Admission-ONifi PENNY. Friends' generosity uorostricted. N B.—Joint Committee will meet at 7. to settle all accounts connected with Lome-street Concert and Pnll CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. Sec. Tji I R E BRIGADE. A meetin" of the Members of the late Auckland Volunteer Fire Brigade will be held on Monday, 3rd instant, at 8.".0 pm. .„,,,,.., Business: Presentation of Gold Medal. jju-.ii_.ubo. * w McGINLEY, Secretary. T 0 DGE AHA, 348, I. C. The regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will bo hold in tho Lodge-room on Monday Evening next, at the usual hour. By Qrder of the Secretary , if ■r^'Aif H( "r:::i Ji tt fA L-A { «^f f tAAr.'A MA^», 4U *$. £ArA\ iid%3 "a? lr-&*.-4 i w M ..If. ...-.J ' fl TAMPS! J^AMPS! J^AMPS! CRUICKSHANK, MILLER & CO., IRONMONGERS, i 22 0, Queen-street, i Wotjt.b- Call Special Attention to their. Large Shipments, Ex • Edinburgh Castle,' ' Brodick Castle,' * Merwan jee Framjee,' OT" ROWATT'S PATENT ANUCAPNIC LAMPS!!! ZW These LAMPS LAMPS LAMPS Are Unequalled by LAMPS LAMPS any in the LAMPS LAMPS Market. LAMPS LAM PS £ A*£££ l LAMPS "©&#** LAMPS requiring no chimney, GIVING A BRTLLIANT LIGHT WITH SMALL CONSUMPTION OF OIL, AND Burning without SMOKE or SMELL. Hand Lamps, Table Lamps., * Bracket Lamps, Wall Lamps. ANUCAPNIC GLOBES, WICKS, KEROSINE. die. mo CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. The Tenders for additions to a House in Parneli are to be opened at my office, Shortland-street, On Mon day, the 3rd instant, at 4 o'clock. • ._. " *' JAMES WRIGLEY, j. Architect. O BE LET, on Grafton Road, a large and convenient Family Residence, con taining ten rooms, always well supplied by pump »nd running stream of water, commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full Also at Ellerslie. within five minutes walk of the Railway Station, a well-built compact Family Home, of six rooms, out-buildings, with large concrete well, inoluding Blx and a-half acres of best volcanic land, I all in good pasture, securely fenced and sub-divided by substantial stone walls. Apply to __^ ASHTON _ SONS, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TO LET, Furnished Apartments for one or two gentlemen in Parneli.—For address apply at this offlce ( CT LET, Furnished, a commodious eight-roomed House in Parneli, commanding an excellent view of the1 harbour.—Mr J. A. Beale, Solicitor, Shortland-street. ._; K. WOOLF begs to intimate to the Auckland public that he has com menead busiaesn as Meagre. Cousins and Atkins, near the Market, as a Turner and Twister, where all kinds of work in connection with the trade will be attended to with neatness and despatoh. Prices strictly mode rate,



T> O O T S! BOOTS! Wanted, a Partner with a small capital of £2fo or £300 to join the advertise in Hie Wholesale Boot and Shoe Manufacturing. Machinery complete, and in good working order, and best in Auckland.—Address GM, Stam Offlco. S~~ PRING VILLA SEMINARY, PONSONI'.Y. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. W. Addey's Pupils will com mence their Second Quaiter on Monday, 3rd April. XTICTORIA QCTADBANT. For Sale, four Allotments and two Cottages ; 94 feet frontage. SAMUEL COCHRANE £ SON, Latid Agents, Fort-street. OAEB andBESTDENGB for two single young Men on reasonable terms.—For address apply at this office. ANARY, Rape, and Hemp for Canaries.—Just received, a small shipment.- G. H. Layers, Seed Merchant. STRAYED, White Cow, with red dish-brown spots. Ten shillings reward when returned to Henry Gilfillan, Symondß-street. LOST a GoldPuTwith Yellow Stone —r>3 Eeward.~Pedder's, Tobacconist, 42, Queen Street AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDERS FOR. REPAIRS TO PILOT HOUSES. Barbour Board Office, Auckland, 28th March, 1576. Tenders will be received at this office until Tues day, 4th April, at noon, for Repairs, to PilorHouses, in terms of plans and specifications to be sfeen at the Engineer's office. Tenders to be endorsed "Tender for repairs to Pilot Houses." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Tenders por Graving Dock. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 31st January, 1870. Tenders will be received at this office until TUEB DAY, the ISth day of April next, at noon, for tbe Construction of a Graving Dock 300 feet long, 13 feet depth of water on cill, in terms of plans, specifica tions, and conditions to be seen at the office of W. Errington, Esq.. Engineer, Canada Buildings, Queen- Btreet, Auckland. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman, aDd endorsed " Tender for Graving Dock." Tlie lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. rr.o CARPENTERS & WELL-SINKERS. Tenders for Carpenters work and Well-sinking. T. B. CAMERON, Architect. __ -VTARKET RESERVE, ONEHUNGA~ Tenders will be received at the Superintendent's Office. Auckland, until noon of THDRBDAY, 13th April, 1876, fcr the Lease for Three Tears of the above-named Reserve, being Lot 11 of Section 21 of the Town of Onehunga, fronting Princes-street, and comprising 2 acres 3 roods 30 perches. READER WOOD, Provincial Secretary. MONDAY, 11 O'CLOCK A.M. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AW CASEsTwANGAREI rlizJ APPLES and PEARS. R. ARTHUR. » "~ MONDAY, NOON. UNDER WRIT FI. FA, UNLESS PRE VIOUSLY SETTLED. PARNELL. , HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and Effects, at the residence of Mr Clement Witheford, Ironmonger, Parneli. R. ARTHUR. TUESDAY, NOON. " AT ARTHUR'S MART. CLEAEING-OUT SALE of Stock, Fancy Goods, Toys, Jewellery, Stationery, Meerschaum Pipes, Tobacco, Vestas, Glass Cases, Playing Cards, .leWß' Harps, etc., Watcheß, Clocas. Books, &c. Also, at 1 30 p.m., ''O vols. Rees' Encycopedia, complete, with illustra tions ; 37 vols. Annual Register, from 1780 to 1816; 35 vols. Cook's diamond edition British Poets, illus trated ; 50 vols, Sunday Works. MONDAY, APRIL 3. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. OATS, FLOUR, HAM, BACON, BEEF, &c GEO. W. BINNEY WILL Sell by public auction at the Corn Exchange, on Monday, 3rd April, at ll o'clock, sharp, to close consignments, 1000 bags Dunedin Oats, ex Estelle ; these are new oats, a prime sample, and in splendid order 200 bags Fiji Maize 10 casks Salt Beef 10 torn. Anderson and Mowal's Flour in 60's Christchurch Hams and Bacon Sydney Hams No Reserve. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, APRIL 4. CITY MART. DRAPERY, BLANKETS, CLOTHING, &c. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock, General Drapery, Manchester Goods, Blankets, Hosiery, Dress Materials, Woollens, Men's, and Youths' Clothing, Shirtß, etc., etc. For absolute sale. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, APRIL 3. CITY MART. BUILDINGS, ALBERT BARRACKS, FOR REMOVAL. BY ORDER OF tITeTmPROVEEMENT COMMISSIONERS. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from the Improvement Commissioners to sell by auction on Monday next, at 12 o'clock, TWO WO 'DEN BUILDINGS, situated at the back of Police Barracks, near Park-street, to be removed by the purchaser, Terms—Cash. TUESDAY, APRIL 4. FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT ST. GEORGE'S BAY ROAD. GEO. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions to sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, the 4th April, at 11 o'clook sharp, by order of the mortgagee, without reserve, All that piece or parcel of Land, in the Province ol Auckland, being Subdivision No. 2 of Lot. 69 and 70, of Section No. 1, of the Suburbs ol Anckland, In the Parish of Waitemata, in the County of Eden, adjoining Olson's Sauce Manufactory. Terms at Sale. i



j WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, AT NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. By Order op the Trustee in the Estate OF THE LATE Mk. ABRAHAM MEARS. FREEHOLD CITY, SUBWBAN, • AND COUNTRY PROPERTIES. THE undersigned has been favoured with instructions from the Trustee of the late Mr Abraham Hears' Estate, to sell by auction, »i "« Mart, Queen-street, ou Wednesday, the 32th int *._ »' 12 o'clock noon, The following valuable Freehold Properties, Situated in the City, Suburbs, and Country :— WAKEFIEID-STREET— Allotment No 81, Section No 3(5, City of Auckatid, together with the Dwelling erected therein. w*lt and conveniently situated on the brow of the street, .iust Delow the ,iunction with Symonds-street. There is a good well oa the property LORNE AND RHTLAMD-STREETS—Three fin© Allotments, near to Queen-street, so situated as to make them valuable as building sites for. dwellings, o- for business and manufacturing premises, being Allotments Nos ES, 50, and 60, Section No 32, City of Auckland. VINCENT-STREET—Two Allotments, situated next to the corner of Cook-street, being Allotments Nos 1 and 2, Section No 2S, City of Auckland ; also, Allotment No 5. adjoining, having a front age to a lane. On No 2 there is a Shop and Residence, on No 5 a Cottage. EDW A RDES-STREET—Fiv« Houses and Allotments being subdivisions of Allotments Nos 63 and 64, of Section No 38, City of Auckland. COTELE. NEWTON ROAD-Allotment No 7, at the corner of Dnndonald-strcet, and No 8, adjoining the above. These allotments have each 40 feet front age, and adjoin the Edinburgh Castle fletel, at the corner of S.monds-street. Also in EX MOUTH-STREET—Two Allotments, being Nos 51 and 65, each having 33 feet frontage. EDEN TERRACE. NEW NORTH. ROAD—A Dwelling House of four rooms, together with the large Allotment on which it is erected, having 91 feet frontage, by a d»pth of 150 and 132 feet; the situation ls convenient and healthy. CORNER OF BTJMMKR AND FLOWER-STREETS —A House of four rooms, iron roofed, and the Allotment on which it is erected, being Allotment No 16. Also tho Allotmen- adjoining, being No 14, having a frontage to Summer-street of 33 feet. CORNER OF MOUNT EDEN ROAD AND SHADDOCK-STREET—Allotment No 7, 39^_ x 109% and 102. HoME9TEAD—Containing 13 acres more or lesß of land subdivided into paddocks and gardens, to gether with the substantial Stone Residence erected thereon, now in the occupation of Mrs A. Mean., and also the dwelling occupied by Mr Bailey, having a large frontrge to tbe Mount Kden Road, immediately at the Turnpike Gate, NEW NORTH ROAD—Adjoining the property now occupied by the Hon Dr Pollen, a paddock containing 12a 2r 20p, together with the two cottages erected thereon. A PADDOCK—Containing 9a!3r 7p, having a front age to a Govern ment Ro»d, off the NEW NORTH ROAD, near the Rope Walk, and adjoining Turrell's, Newton. PUKEATUA-241 acres of good land, being Allot ments Nos 236, 237, and 238, of tbe Parish of Pukeatua, County of Eden, near to the iflat-top Mountain. WAIKOMITI-AllotmeDt No ie<3. 11a 3r lip ; «. Allotment No 211, saor4p; Allotment Ko 231, 7a Or 25p. VILLAGE OF ORUAWHARO, in .the County of Marsden—Two Allotments, being Nos 52 and 52, containing one acre of land. TOWNSHIP OF NEWCASTLE, WAIKATO-Allot ment, No 353. These Properties are worthy the attention of capitalists, and persons requiring Residences or Homesteads will find this a good opportunity for pro curing such. R. ARTHUR, Land, Estate, and General Auctioneer. ' TUESDAY, APRIL 4. ' VALUABLE ROSEWOOD PIANOFORTE, WALNUT SUITE, WALNUT CENTRE TABLE, HANDSOME WALNUT CHEPFONIER, PICTURES, GLASSWARE, &c, &c, AT GRAFTON ROAD. THE subscribers have received in structions from the Trustee of Mrs D. Stephen son to sell by publio auction, at tbe residence, corner of Grafton aud Park Roads, on Tuesday, 4th April, at 11 o'clock, The Whole of the Valuable and Well - Selected HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c„ Comprising— Biilliant-toned Pianoforte, trichord, full compass, in dark rosewood case; Walnut Suite, con sisting of Couch, two Easy Chairs, and six Chairs, upholstered in striped rep; Walnut Centre Table, carved claws; Walnut Cheffion ier, marble ton, plate-glass panels and back; Walnut Canterbury Whatnot; Walnut Music Stools; Carpets; Fender and Irons; first-class Engravings; Vases; Figures ; Curtain Poles and Ringß; large Chimney Glass, in handsome gilt frame; Telescopic Dining Table, with three extra leaves; Cedar Dining-room Suite, covered with horsehair; Clocks, Oilcloth, Side Tables, Curtains, Tea and Coffee Sets in gold and pink. Glassware. China, Dinner Service, Massive Rimed Canopy, Bedstesd Hangings, Palliasses, Bplendid Mahogany Cheat Drawers, Rimu Chest Drawers, Sewing Machine and Stand—" Little Stranger," Mahogany Dressing Table, large Oval Mirror, Mahogany Wash stand, Ware, Shower Bath, Iron Bedsteads, Dressing Tables Chest Drawers," Washstands and Ware, Umbrella and Hat Stand, Kitchen Dresser, Tables, Utensils, Crockery, Safe, large Mangle, etc., etc. The above will be on view on Monday, and can con fldently be recommended to buyers of first-class furniture. | SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ' j MONDAY, APRIL 3. FREEHOLD ALLO TME NTS: COOK AND SALE-STREETS, PONSONBY, NEWMARKET, AND CON QUEST PLACE. COTTAGE, SPRINGBANK. THE subscribers will sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 3rd April, at 12 o'clock, .... THB FOLLOWING FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, For Unreserved Sale: Cook-street—Six Lots, subdivisions of allotments 18, 19, and 20, Seotion 39. City of Anckland. Lots 1 and 2 each 31 feet frontage, by average depth of 135 feet ! Lots 3, 4, and 5, each 33 feet frontage Lot 6, 91 feet 9 inches frontage Sale-street—Allotment 33, Section 39, City, 60 feet frontage by 200 feet deep. Newmarket—Lot 10, Section 2, T. Russell's subdivi sion, 41 feet frontage to Manukau Road, adjoin | ing Mr F. G. Clayton's residence. Conquest Place—Lot 58, 33 feet frontage. Also, , Springbank, Ponsonby—Comfortable three-roomed Cottage, well-finished throughout, with 400-gallon tank attached, ereoted on Lot 69, Springbank, 40 feet frontage to Cameron-street. Ponsonby Road—Four allotments, adjoining Mr Ram- Fay's residence, bey on x the Ponsonby Hall, each 40 feet frontage. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. B. TONKS.] [R. C. CAKE. MONDAY, APRIL 3. ONI ACCOUNT oFwHOM IT MAY "CONCERN. SCHOONER MELAINE. \ B. TONKS & CO. [ IXAVE been instructed by Mr, Lina j JL!- bury to sell on Monday, at 12 o'clock, The schooner Melalne, 136 tons, as she now lies stranded at tha entrance to the Kaipara " hMDOur. - .. ....'•