Grant's house quietly, and asked her to'leave off getting goods at the store in his name, a3 he could not stand any more of it, when she got into a rage, and run at him with a chair, and as he ran away he pulled the door partly too, which caught the chair, and which was smashed by the force of Mrs Grant's body. Constable Graham deposed to the state of the place, which had all the appearance of a recent row. The Bench considered that the case was proved against defendant, and ordered him to pay for the damage, 10s, and a fine of £3, with the cost, or be imprisoned for a fort night. Defendant: Thank you. The Bench : Will you pay ? Defendant: No; I'm off to, prison. DRIVING OK THE John McDowsstb wa?, charged with a vio lation of No. G by-I'dw, by driving on the footpath m Vulcan lane, and fined Is and posts.

Casteways Rescued at Sea.

WELLINGTON,

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] This day. On Thursday, the 17th ult., two young men went out fishing at the heads in a life boat, with two loaves and a bottle of water. A gale came on and blew them out to sea. Nothing being heard of them since, they were given up for lost; but they turned up this morning. It appears tjjftt their boat swamped three times during the gale, and their bread and water spoiled. They were knocking about without food or water until picked up near Napier on the following Sunday by the schooner Augusta.

TELEGRAPHIC.

ALEXANDRA.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. A bet for £50 pounds a side will be decided to-morrow at Ifopua between the Ngatina wairo and Waikato's threshing machines. The one that turns out most bushels in four hours to win.

MAKETU.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Native Land Dispute. The Licensing Court has adjourned to the 14th inst.

The native meeting re land and sur veys is to be held at Paeroa on the Bth. The Government seems afraid to meet the natives Ihere. Explanation will soon be out of the question. Deputations to sound other tribes take place almost daily. The natives have left for Paeroa. Another lot leave for Wai kato to-morrow.

Government Supervision of Telegrams. The telegraph-office being still under the supervision of the Native office, I can send you no more native news to-day.

GHAHAMSTOWN. (From our own Correspondent.)

This day.

Mining News. _ The actual sinking of the Pumping Asso ciation shaft is finished until the next con tract is let. It is down 660 feet. The con tractors are now fixing the bottom timbers and cistern leaders. The capstan engine will be completed early next week. The Californian claim, Tararu. crushed about. 70 tons for 38 ounces of melted gold,. The return exceeds expectation, and yields a good profit.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Departure of the Avelanche.

The ship Avelanche has cleared for London ■with a cargo of 5411 bales wool and sundries, value £115,643, and a large number of pas sengers, including the Hon. Dr. Renwick, Mrs Renwick, and Colonel McDonnell.

KAWA KAWA V. RUSSELL 2nd ELEVEN.

A hatch was played between the Kawa Kawa eleven and Russell 2nd eleven at Kawa Kawa on Saturday, February 26th, resulting in favor of the Kawa kftwni'es in one innings with two runs to snare. A match will be played on S»turday the 11th, Kawa Kawa v. Russell, Ist eleven at Russell. RUSSELL 2\D ELEVEN.

KAWA KAWA ELEVEN.

ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY.

The annual meeting of the Auckland Ac clamatisation Society, was held to-day at noon. Present, Messrs Firth, (in the chair) Swanson, Barstow, Hughes, Earl, Macfar lane, Chamberlain, Morrin, and jDr Purchas, and Dr Campbell. The proceedings opened with the report of the progress and condition of the society, during the ninth year of its existence. The report shewed that the income from all sources, including the balance of £164 168 4d, from the previous year, amounts to £1020 Is 6d. The license fees yielded £497 11s 9d. The expenditure appears unusually heavy in consequence of the liquidation of outstanding balances due to the Society's agents in London and San Fran cisco, and which had been accumulating for the last three years. The Society commences a fresh year, free from liabilities. The report went on to speak of the state of the gardens, with thanks to Mr W. J. Palmer for a choice collection of roses and pelargoniuns, and other plants. The salmon, trout, and various birds which had been introduced during the year were duly noticed. The birds num bered 40 partridges, 18 hedgesparrows, and 4 plovers. The report, which was elaborate, concluded with the thanks of the Society to the Hon. Secretaries of the coun try districts, and other gentlemen who have rendered invaluable assistance to the Society. The balance sheet showed a balance of £122 9s. 9d. in favour of the Society. The report and balance-sheet having been passed, Mr Firth read a very interesting paper reviewing the labours of the past year, the introduction of birds and salmon, and he thought that the Council would soon be in a position to supply moat of our rivers. They had done much in the way of introducing birds, fishes, and trees, but as yet they had done nothing in the way of introducing differ ent grasses from various parts of the world, and he considered that the absence of grasses was a loss, and he hoped grasses would occupy the attention of gentlemen. Mr Firth having concluded his paper, the election of officers was next proceeded with. Mr Hughes rose and considered that no person had taken more interest in the Society than Mr Firth, and he would propose that J. C. Fi£-\ Esq., be President for the coming y?w.y^i/e proposition on being seconded by Mr.dwanson, was carried unanimously.

Mr. Hughes then proposed that Mr. W. E wle be Vice-president, which, was seconded by Mr. Barstow and carried.

The following gentlemen were then, pro posed and elected on the Council i—Dr. Campbell, Messrs. Burtt> Cornish* Murdoch^ Williamson, Justice Gillies, Hobbs, Hurst, Jackson, Goldsworth, Leslie, MacfWlantij Barotow, G. B. Owen, Palmer, Hill, glatter, Swanson, Webster, Chamberlain, Hughes. Messrs Waymouth and White were re appointed auditors.

M* Sarstow proposed a vote of thanks to «ne auditors and Council for their gratuitous labours.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

THE THEATRE.

"La Chatth Hla»cite" was performed for the third end last time last evening in the Prince of Wales Theatre before a respectable audience The several parts and positions weie sustained in the same civditable manner by Miss Lydia Howarde, who took the leading character, by the beautiful Mdllo Solane Navaro, and the fairly-like queen of melody, Aliss Jennie Nye, Mr Power was as • powerful as ever, and displayed his dramatic powers in the moit acceptable manner. Mr Collier too rendered Rood service, as he always does, and Mr Searie with his poetic appreciation of the poetry of feeling and action, was never out of order. His renderings wCe unique and graceful. To-night the burlesque of "Renilworth," with Miss Lydia Howarde as the Earl of Leicester, will be performed. PreViously however to the introduction of the bUrlesque on one of the finest of Scott's novels, a " Kiss in the Dark" will be taken by Mr Harry Power. This is an amusing little mistake which cannot fail in the writ r's object—namely that of creating a hearty laugh :— la which the hero, Harry Power, Meets a maiden in her flower, And as he clasps the lovely girl, He's noticed by the poet, Searie. THE NEW COMBINATION. This excel ent company had another succesful evening in the presence oi a large assemblage of chi zguß. Jhe propi'amme was the same as on the previous evening, including several beautifel songs by Miss Lane and Mr Cary, which wore thoroughly enjoyert and appreciated. The gymnastic feats of Azalia and Paul, were executed with marvellous grace and ap parent ea?e. The lightning charges and facial de lineations of Mr AViliard, were the theme of general admiration, as they desetvo to be, for they aro really aatonishing. The marionettes engaged the attention of a large part of the audionce, and were exceedingly clever We notico that an entire change of programme will bo made this evening, when the eminent vocalists will sing new fougp, and Taul Verona willpeiform several new and hazardous acts. This is one of the moat attractive entertainments that has attracted public attention for a considerable time. JUVENILE TEMPLARS. The Juvenile Templiirs anrjiversmy entertainment will be held this evening in tho large room of the Young Men's Christian Association The Hon Mr Hastings *ill occupy the chair, and music, ballad, recitation, and speech will form tho subjects of interest and amusement. ASYLUM ENTERTAINMENT. The Whau concert was very successful and well attended last evening, The weather was rather blnwy, and the floating clouds were threatening for a time, but Luna at length -came frrth in all her brightness arid Biniled favovrably on tho travellers to the Whau, The firstpsrt of the entertainment was entirely in the hands of Mr J. B. Kilian, whose wondrous trichs were well approved. Thn second part of the affair included a recitation and comic song by Mr K. T*ague, a pedetal dance by the unmintakeable and complete Dave Fox, who=e performance was extraoidinary on the occasion ; Mr S. Dalton came out admirably as "Billy's Father," Miss Lamond sang two sentimental songs with excellent taste. The performances was thoroughly enjoyed by the inmates and wound up in the ortho dox style, with a dance.

A SPIRITUALISTIC FIASCO.

Herne, an English Medium, Detected ik an Outrageous LvrposTUfiE at Liver pool.

During1 the last few days of December an expose in connection with some perform ances of professed mediums at Liverpool caused great commotion among the Spirit ualists of England. The Spiritualist of London, which is the organ of the new faith, admits to a certain extent, the charges made, and says : It is our painful duty to record another miserable fiasco in connection with public seances in Liver pool. It was considered advisable, after the recent contretemps with Mr Egerton, to engage Mr Herne to give a series of seances. The proprietor of the Spiritual Center accordingly engaged Mr Herne for a series of six sittings. The medium was in great request and eagerly sought after by intelligent Spiritualists, who wished to retain him for private sittings; but such was the nature of his engagements that he could not comply, being bound, per arrange ment, to devote his time and able gifts to the well-beiDg of the Spiritual Center and the cause in general, which was said by some weak-kneed Spiritualists to have suffered severely through the expose of Mr. Egerton. A Dumber of prominent Spiritualists, as well as sceptics, attended the series, which was not remarkable for anything great in elemen tary physical manifestations, such as raps or table movements, etc. In the matter of tests Mr. Herne promptly and willingly submitted to those suggested by the Bitters,_ but on no occasion was he secured in the cabinet, which consisted of a simple curtain arrangement in one corner of I the room. Mr. Herne was searched by sceptics prior to sitting for materializations, "as he was," says Mr. Coates, our informant, " during the last and most unfortunate sitting; of all." John Priest, Casson, Shrw, John Fraser and other well known sceptics and members of the Liverpool Psychological society were present. After the preliminary sitting arrangements were made for

THE CABINET SEANCE, It was hoped that John King would be able to overcome the pernicious influences that were about, and give them (the sitters) some greater demonstration of the reality of spirit presence and power than hitherto. The circle being arranged, with Mr Fraser at one pole, and a mysterious individual at another, and Mr Shaw to superintend the gas, supply ing the place of Mr Wilson, who formerly managed this important business, after some singing, and the appearance of something not clearly seen by everybody present, Peter put in an appearance and entertained the audience by bantering Mr Shaw for not bringing wax to take a cast of his toes ac cording to promise. Peter then retired, the curtains parted and the redoubtable form of John King was seen in close proximity to the stranger, who, without any more to do, seized in his grasp—not the spirit, but the medium. A cry and struggle was heard, the light was turned on, and Mr Herne found secured on either side by Mr Shaw and the stranger who first seized him. Around nis legs were found two newspapers, which had originally been pinned inside the curtains to exclude any light that might penetrate them ; there was also found a scarf wrapped up in such a manner as to form a turban, the medium himself having a sort of dazed stupid appearance." The whole thing looked like imposture of the grossest kind ; at least such was the opinion expressed in no mild terms by the sitters, who, at the conclusion, resolved themselves into a com mittee of investigation, John Priest taking the chair. The witnesses each gave their version of the affair. The Chairman was deputed to wait upon Mr Herne, and ask what light he was able to .throw upon the matter. He stated that he positively knew nothing about it; he was perfectly uncon scious during the time he was in the cabinet. The scarf was his, but was upstairs in the room during the time he was searched, and how the papers came upon his legs he could not tell. Mr Coates says :-" Before Mr Herne, in the confusion and anger of the moment, is hastily and perhaps unjustly condemned, I would call attention to one or two things : First—There is no evidencn thai: he was not unconscious; that he was not the hapless instrument of a power outside himself. Second—There is no evidence that he had the scarf upon him when he was rigidly searched prior to entering the cabinet, lnird —What has become of the

SPECTACLED, UNKNOWN STRANGER, Who seized Mr Herne, and who was allowed to enter, give his evidence, and depart without even giving his same and address ?" Mr Coates then goes on to ques tion the trustworthiness of two of the strangers and their testimony. In a sub sequent communication Mr Coates says that Mr Wilson, in whose house the seance

was held* altogether exonerates Mr Herne and repudiates the testimony of the stran gersj upon whose assertions it seems the more vital points of the accusation are founded. Mr Herne suffered fin mtich^tilat he was Bpitting hlooa a5 the close oi the seanc^ cotiid not eat or sleep, and he re turned next day to London. Information has been sent us from another source that searching investigation into the an tecedents of some, at least, of the strangers and others present will be made, before their assertions are accepted without question, We have published nothing about Mr Herne for many years, although he un doubtediy possesses strong medial powers. In the present instance it is quite possible that if there was an imposture it was the work of bad spirits, brought about him per chance by unspiritual influences in the circle. By quiet, honest, yet crucial investigation, it has been proved that the unseen beings about physical mediums can bring common place deviltry into cabinets, and take it away again before the seance is over. It is a fact, though the outside world may not believe it, that if a medium is happy, surrounded by friendly and spiritual people, he can often give the severest tests, indeed evidence of the most convincing character ; yet surrounding hte same medium with an unharmonious an tagonistic circle, snch bad results as those obtained at Liverpool may be presented, the work of lying spirits, and not necessarily of their unfortunate instrument. Spiritualists in Liverpool, and some of those who were presenb at the seance are divided in opinion, as to whether the witnesses, the spirits, or the medium are responsible in this matter."

The All England Cricketers.

SHALL THEY VISIT NEW ZEALAND?

The following letter has been received by the Secretary of the Auckland Cricket Club, and by him kindly placed at our disposal. The subject it opens up is one of much interest, and the communication will doubtless receive the attention which it deserves. Probably the best mode of considering it would be at a public meeting called for the purpose by advertisement :— " Cricket Club Hotel, " Emerald Hill, "Melbourne, Feb. 23, 1876. " Hony. Secretary, " Auckland Cricket Club. "SIR,—As agent for the All England Eleven, expected "out in these colonies early next season, I beg to intimate to you that they desire to visit your country, and will be pre pared to play a match against the cricketers of Auckland, providing you offer such terms as will induce them to make the trip to your city. The team will come out on their own responsibility, and are unconnected with any one in their enterprise ; and being all profes sional cricketers, I make no doubt but that you will offer them sufficient encouragement to ex hibit their skill upon the Auckland soil. The Eleven, taken all round, will be far and away the best team that lias ever visited the Anti podes, and will embrace the crane de la crane of English professional talent. Never before has such an array of bowling talent been got together, viz., Allan Hill and Morley, the two best fast bowlers in the world ; A. Shaw (the "Nonpareil"), the most artistic medium pace bowler of the day ; Emmett, the great left hand trundler, of Yorkshire and Southerton ; and Lillywhite. Then Jupp, Lockwood, Greenwood, and Charhvood, the four best pro fessional batsmen of England, have agreed to come ; and also Pooley, who stands unrivalled as a wicket-keeper in England. Pooley and Emmett are also first class batsmen. Ullyett, a first-class all-round player; and Selby or Wild, the great Notts batsmen,'' will complete the team. I should like you to make an offer without delay, so that the programme of matches may be arranged without delay. You could either co-operate with the other principal New Zealand Clubs in the matter of contri buting to the expenses of the Eleven, and offer reasonable terms for them to play upon your ground. At any rate, let me kuow your views on the matter without delay, and give me some idea of the extent to which you are prepared to go in getting the team in New Zealand. Also kindly let me know how many places you think could be visited with any chance of profit.—Yours respectfully, J. 11. Bennett. '•

LATE TELEGRAMS.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency) This day. Return of the Rifle Representatives

Sailed —Taranaki, for Nelson and the North. Passengers—Messrs Griffiths, Allen, Blar, Coyle, Donovan, Barriball, Selly, Fogg, Brown, Gordon, Bell, Blake, Crossman, Philpott, Sneddon, Misd Carr, Mrs Bullard, Captain Morrow, Captain Murray, Captain Barriball, Lieutenant Melsopp, Lientenant Crawford, and 21 in the steerage.

Carnatic shipment to hand ! New Carpets just opened up. The very large demand for Holloway and Garlick's Carpets has decided them to comply with the wishes of their friends and customers in entering thoroughly into the House Fitrnishing business. Having secured the services of Mr R. Cranwell (late Cranwell and Co., Shortland street) is sufficient guarantee that they will keep Furniture of first-class workmanship, and at the most1 reasonable prices it can be produced at. ' They intend keeping Goods to suit all clasises, and. purchasers are invited TO INSPECT THEIR STOCK. Funerals Furnished at Moderate Charges by Holloway and Garlick, Cabinet Makers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, Drapers, Clo thiers, &c, City Hall, Queen-street, Auck land. •

*fifi EVENING STAB, WEDNESDAY, MABCH 8,1876



1ST INNINGS. ZSD INMJ.NUK, limcox, lbw, b Jackson 27 b Davis .. ..7 Stephenson, b Jackson 7 c Hutchtnson, b Jackson .. .. 0 Irving, run out .. ..15 c Jackson, b Bindon 10 itephenson, o Davis b Jachson 0 c Bindon, b Jackson 14 FJowerday, b Davis .. 2 b Jackson .. .. 0 ford, b Davis .. .. 4 b Jackson .. .. 12 Ihearwood, c/Jacksonb Davis Ob Jackson .. .. 0 idamson, b Jackaon .. 1 bDavi3 .. .. 0 Foyce, run out .. - .. 2 st Jackson .. .. 0 3an Ben, not out.. .. 6 ct. Hutchinson, bd. ttcPherBC-n, c Williams Cheekley .. ..3 b Jackson .. .. 1 not out .. .. — Extras ,, ..6 Extras .. 6

Total .. .. 71 Total .. .. 52



1st innisgs. Hall, c Irving b Slmcox 8 Hutchinson, lbwb Williams, o Ford b Sim- Stephenson .. ( cox 10 Bindon, run out .. i Cheekley, b Stephenson 0 Middleton, not out - Jackson, c Ford b Sim- cox 42 Bethell, b. Stephen- son ! Davis, c Irving bSimcox 4 Bindon, b. Stephen- son ( Hall, bStephenson .. 3 JSxtras ..Jll

Total .. ..121



-rirrY]SYAP.D arms hotel, CORNER OF SYMONDB AND WELLESLEY-STREET. W. HAMLEY Begs to intimate to all his friends that he opens his NEW HOUSE TO-MORROW, when he hopes they ■will all rally round him. FREE LUNCHEON ON THE TABLE. HE AEGTLL HOTEL, GISBORNE. The undersigned begs to intimate that having completed extensive alterations and additions to his well-known and favourite hostelry, he is now pre pared to offer accommodation second to none in the district. S. M. W. being in a position to import his Wines, Spirits, &c, direct, none but the best JJrands are kept. Spacious and Lofty Dining and Commercial Booms. A suite of cheerful well-ventilated Bedrooms J, also been added to the premises. Bath and Billiard Room (one of Alcock's best Tables. Civility and Comfort Combined with Moderate Charges. SAMUEL MA.BON" WILSON, , Proprietor. -p EID'S. COACH S\) LEAVES Auckland: Onehunga: 8.45 o.m. 10.30 a.m. 1 p.m. - 6,46 PitE.



WANTED to Sell, price £273, half cash, 136^ acres near Lake Takapflna, This handsome property "comprises some nrst-clius alluvial and bush land, ana possesses a delightful sea-side fro»tage, S miles from tlie Flagstaff. — Apply to Sigma, Provincial Hotel, Princes-street. ANTED, a smart young Man accustomed to tho Bu'teteing business.— Apply W. Stimpson, Butcher, Karangaliapa Boad__ ANTED, a good General Servant ', must he a good cook and laundress.—Apply between the houw of 10 and 1, to Miss Ryan, at the top of Parnell. "tITANTED, a respectable person to ** » take a babe in arms to nurse by the week.— Address by lettor C 3, Stab office ANTiiID, a first-class Machine Hacd.—Apply'to A. B. and. F. Goodacre, Boot Closers, Grey-3treet ANTED, the Business Men of Auckland to know that Riordan lias openod a first-class Cafe end Restaurant in Fort-struot. All the delicucies of the season. One Shilling ANTED, a respectable female Servant.—Apply at once Alexandra Hotel, Chapel-street. WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply at tho Harp of Erin Hotel, Otahuhu Road. ANTED, two good Quarrymen. —Anply to D. McDonald, Parnell; or to J. McShane, Kyber Pa 33 Road. Wages, 9a per day. ANTED, a useful Girl about 15. Mrs Ellis, Anglesea-street, Ponsonby. "PLASTERERS Wanted.—Refer to .1 T. Kelly, building opposite Darby's Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. WANTED, two good steady Compositors for the Waikaio Times Reply immediately to the Manager, Hamilton, Waikato. ANTED, from one to two Acres (in one piece) about tho centre of Onehunga. Applicitions to be sent in by the 13th inst., stating quantity, position, and price, to F. Stevenson, Hon. Sec. Onehunga School Committee. ANTED, as Lodger, a respectable person at fifth house from Reservoir, Kara ngahape Road. 'No children. Terms, 18b per week. ANTED, a good General Servant; also a Housemaid.—Mrs Roberton, Cotele House, Upper Symonds-street WANTED, a strong Boy about 15 years of age to look after cattle ; one who can milk preferred.—John Con way, Pocsonby. ANTED, for the Thames, a General Servant.—Apply at Dr. Dawson's between tho hours of 11 and 12 o'clock, 44, Wellesley street, Auckland. WANTED, one pair Sawyers and two Bush L abourers.—App'y to M. H. Roe Onehnnga. AILY Governess Wanted for a family at Epsom. To » suitable person remuneration liberal.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Roberton's Buildings, Queen-street* ANTED, a respectable young person for general house work.—Appty to Mrs Hall, Hobaon-street. ANTED, by a young lady, lately from England, a Situation as useful Com panion or Goyerness to young children.—Address 8.A., Post-office, Auckland. WANTED, a first-class Barmaid — City Club Hotel. ANTED, a strong Boy.—Apply to R. Giles, 11 and 12, City Matket. ANTED, a Partner to join the advertiser in the extension of an old established business, a Partner of business habits, or a Tradesman preferred, with a capital of from two to five hundred pounds.—Address by letter Mechanic, HAB Office. ANTED, a Nursemaid ; one well accustomed to young children.—Apply to Mrs H. 8. Meyers, Eden Orescent. , ANTED a Cottage of three or four rooms.—Apply to C. Star office. ANTED Known, that X D. Sykes will open his Swiss Bazaar of Curios, which is just arrived, on Thursday, at 3 o'clock. together with his stock of Gold and Si'ver Chains and Alberts, Electro-plate, Clockc, &c, which he is clearing out, at the Turkish Baths, Upper Queen streot, \&J ANTED, a competent Man to V V take charge of Moulding Machinery; wageo, £12 per month, with free house; situation permanent. — Apply to R. Cummin, Waimato. ANTED Known, Jno. O. Clough, Machinist, Masefield's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewiix? Machines in the pio vince. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality, and lowest remunerative charge. ANTED to accommodate two or three gentlemen as Boarderi; or to let fur nished Bitting and bedrooms,—Apply second house left hand side going up College Hill. AIN TED, the Journeymen Tailors to know that Mr Rattray's Tailors are locked out, because they will not accept any reduction, and work for less than tenpence per hour.—By order of the Society. . WANTED, by a young Lady accus tomed to children, a situation as. Nursery Governess; first-class references. —Apply by letter to Governess, Star Office. WANTED, two Dairies of .good Fresh Butter; highest market price given. Apply to Post-office Store, Karangahape Road. ANTED, Tenders, for Labour only, for a House at lledwood. Plans, Ac, at Iron Office. G. H. Holdsnip and Co., Cuatom house-street. WANTED, GoodTtaiiora7"higheßt wages given —W. Rattray, 66, Queen-Btreet. ANTED, 10,000 People to attend at the Clearing-out Sale of Boots, which will be given at prices to Buit the depressed state of ttu times.—Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Factory, \Vjh > field-street, Auckland; and Devon-street, New mouth. ANTED Known, that from my long experience in the sale and repairs of Sewing Machines, I am enabled with confidence to state that the Howe shuttle Machine is without exception the best one made. It is better in principle, better made, has a larger shuttle, use a smaller needle for the same siz« thread, makes a better stitch, is simple and less liable 10 got out of order than any other. I have just received the first consignment per p.b. Hero. Weekly or monthly payments.—GEO. W. HE^LOP, Engineer, Agent, The Fitting Shop, Short land-street. KEEN Maize.—For Sale, Six acres now ready for cutting.—Apply R. Baird, \ ictoria Seed Stores, Victoria-street. TO. G. T. • A Public Meeting to bid a farewell to trie Fr>n ft. T> Hast.Ws will bo hplrl on Friday Evening next at 7.30. The proceedings will consist of Ppeeches. Songs by Sisters and Brothers of the Order, and an Address by Brother Hastings. FuHher particulars in futnre advertisement. Admission, FREE. FOUND, on the Epsom Eoad, a Ring. Ths owiwr by giving dcoription and paving expenses can have it, —Apply to Mrs Clayton, Newmarket. . _ STOLEN7~from Metropolitan Hotel, on Saturday evenincr, a Parlour B*ll. Any person pivinp information as will lead to recovery of same will receive 10s reward. LOST or STOLEN, a Smithfieid Cattle Dojr, named " Rover." Black, with shork Tail. The fl'st prize-taker of the last show in Market Rouse A reward will be paid to anyone returning him to Stab Office. Anyone retaining him after this date will be prosecuted with the uttiost severity of tho law. The dog 's well known, The police are in formed. T OST, on Saturday night; last, a -L^ Black'Ro'Jt. 10 feet long, mast, sails, and paddles Inside. Finder will be rewarded on returning boat to George Poltridge, on board coal hulk "Bella Marina. TWO or three respectable young Men can be accommodated with Board and Resi dence in a healthy locality.—Address WJ, Stab Officer JBRIERLY'S 'BUSSES leaves «> as under:— From Auckland: From Onehnnga: 12 noon 9am 2 45pm Ipm spm 2pm OTICE.—I will not be answerable for any debts contracted in my name b" anj person after this dat.:—THOMAS HEWLETT, Jun., Newton. March 6,1876. R THOMAS HEWLETT, Cooper, of Weßt-street, is not tho partj eummoned at the Police Court to-day, or connsctef With the above advwtisethcni.



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. T ~ Mr B J. I>e Ling, SSSUi :: _£_K ydiaHo ' THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, BTH MARCH, THIS (W|DNESDAy) GB of pROGRA3IME . * KE NILtfORTH; X Or, Good Queen Bess. x -r = " '" Sir Walter Kaleigh .. H^-^^^S Amy Robaart The Performance will commence •with A KISS IN THE DARK, In preparation-"Nemesis." .._ aW . wjant FRIDAY EVENING-Grand sb»°3f le Nlgllt ' and Complimentary Benefit to Lycu* Howaide. Monster Programme. n rr,virA*a ol> Reserved Scats may be secured, and Tickets ob tained, at Upton and Co.'s_ w , Dress Circle Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2b Gd; Pit, 18. Doors open at 7.30, overture at eight sharp. Attendance in Cloak-room. p I T V HALL. «ar- The Pre eminent Popular Place of Amusement in where nil tne Bright Particular Stabs appear in rapid succession. SMITH'S NEW COMBINATION! Fob Nine Nights More ! The success of this Unique Company of Character Performers, Aerial Artists, and Vocalists is an undoubted fact, evinced by the full houses of fashion and intelligence which applaud and appreciate nightly. THIS EVENING, AN ENTIRE CHANGE ov PROGRAMME. In his P 111 his GEAND ORIGINAL, MUSICAL, SENSATIONAL, hi AND COMICAL, M INCOMPARABLE ENTERTAINMENT OF VARIETIES !! ! MISS LANE, The Gifted Soprano Singer, in New Songs. AZELIA, AZELIA, The Incomparable Star Lady Gymnast. There is a mag netic attraction about her angelic smile. MR. CARY, The Favorite Baritone Vocalist, in New Songs and Duets with MISS LANE. AUL VERONA, The Great Flying Gymnast and Aerial Performer in JSTew and Hazardous Acts TO-NIGHT. WEBB'S MARIONETTES! By far surpassing anything of the kind, are the humorous and grotesque performances of the wooaen figures who created Buch a sensation at the AlhamDra Palace, London, and tho Cirque JNupoleon, Paris. (KNIGHT !—"Willard's Marvellous Changes. City Hall. gmlth , B CombinatJon _ TO-NIGHT— WEBB'S MARIONETTES in more new grotesque representations. I T V HALL. —Smith's Combination.-Last Eight Nights To-Night. AZELIA, the Star Lady Trapezian, in an entire New Programme. CITY HALL, -j-x-f- Smith's Combination. -j-X-f- MISS LANE To-night in beautiful Operatic Selections. I T V H A! L L. Smith New Combination. MR. R. W. CARY, the pleasing Baritone, in New Songs and Duets. 7S I T V H ALL. \J PEMBERTON WILLARD To-night in bis Burlesques on the Christy's. pIfYI A L L. SMITH'S COMBINATION. FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 10. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT Tendered by Mr. John Smith and the entire* Company, to P. H. KIR BY, Agent of the Company, as a mark of esteem in ■which lie is held, and prior to his departure for San Francisco, California. A Most Select Programme on this occasion, assisted by a host of well known Amateur Artists. ATU R DAY, MARCH 11.—First Grand Day Performance. A Treat for the Little Ones. P. H. KIRBY, Agent. N ENTERTAINMENT AND SPELLING BEE, In celebration of the Anniversary of the PIONEER JUVENILE TEMPLE, 1.0. G.T., Will be given on THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, In the Young Men's Rooms, Albert-street. Hon. S. D Hastings, P. G.W. C. T., in the ohair. Mrs Homer. Misses H- and L. Powley, Korthwlck. Spnrgeon, and Messrs Doran. Carter, Chapman, Marson, Nairn, Blackmnn, Milburn, and other ladies and gentlemen, have kindly promised their assistance. A handsome prize will be awarded to the winner of the Spelling Bee. Refreshments provided. Doors open at 7 p.m., to commence at 7.30. Admission, is; Children, 6d. "VT 0 T 1 0 E. CHORAL HALL. An Address will be given in the above Hall on Fridiy next, 10th inst, at 8 o'clock p tn, byW. H. Wilkinson, Ksq, (lute HM Indian f avy). Subject: •' The Instant Coming of Our Lord." As this is a subject of most vital importance to all, it is hoped as many as possible will attend. All are iDvitefl. , sJIEE. No collection. j BOARD OF EDUCATION. A Meeting of the Ratepayers of Mount TTobsorj District will ba held To-morrow Bvening (Wednes i day), at 8 pm, in the >'e« market School-room, tc t consider a proposed esehani?e of the present f Reserve for another, as the site of the Diatrici School. J. ANGUP, [ Secretary to the Committee. k , _—. . ' TVTEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, » JM BERESFORD-STREET. 3 Thursday Evening, March. 9 :— CONVERSAZIONE. s Kefreßhments provided in the Hall from 5.30 t< t 7.30 Afterwards, Speeches and Mubic in the nev Admission by Ticket only, to be had of Champt* loup and Cooper, and Wayte, queen-street, Is 6< each. ', The ohair will be taken by Sir Geo. Grey, K.C.B. at half-past seven. " rviHE UNDEESIGNED HAVE ON SAL] 3 J_ AND TO ARRIVE: Gourock Canvas, Al Extra Baxter Bro.'a Royal Navy Canvaa Christie's Double Crown Canvas Christie's Royal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal Navy Red Stripe, Gordon's Imperial Bine Stripe p. Leith Companies' Canvas 0 Wilson and Cunningham's Canvas y Also, " 50 cases Muntz'.Metal 6{cases Copper Sheathing \ And a large stock of Anchorß and Chains an General Ship Chandler ?• 5 D. H. MoKBNZIB. a c Wend Notffflber 6,1676.



nn.ri^^^^.^^M ' '• npO LET, on Lease, those command- J_ ing premises in Shortland and Fort-streets, known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the occupation of Messrs. Me Arthur, Shcra and Co. Pos3»B3ion can be given on the Ist July next. W. J. CaWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. O LET, a five-roomed verandah Cottage in Nelson-attest, between Cook and Wellington.—Apply at the Cuskni-liousc Hotel. Fort-street. NORTH SHORE—A furnished House to let, with immediate possession.— Apply to R. and R Duder. House and Lacd Agents. fTARRIEB "pfGEONS for Sale.— \J Apply at the Star Office. OE""SALE r~or Rent, at Mount jEdon a i'oflr-roomed Concrete House, with 2\ acres "ood hud, with splendid view, and m a healthy Kfon.-.APply to J. L Morris, on the property; or to X D gy^^UppCTQneen-Btrcot. mENDERS Wanted, for labor only, I on or before the 15th Man£> and building in Mecnanics' Baylor the v-- ° ~* t t holr Door Company. Particulars on application . . office Lowest or any tender not necessarily ace», leu- March 8,1576. , nno ROAD CONTRACTORS. Tenders will be received until C p.m. on Monday, 13th Mirch, for Kerbing, Channelling, Forming Footpaths, &c, in Newmarket District. Plans, &c , can be seen and tenders left at New market Post-office. JOHN SHAW, Road Engineer. 0 BUILDERS. No eligible tender having been received for the erection of a Tower and Spire to St Mark's Church, Benrjera, frcßh tenders will be received until Thurs day next, the Oth instant, at 4 p in. P. HiCRAPATH, Architect. rTTo BUILD E~BTs. Tenders are invited up to noon on Saturday, 12th instant, for the erection of a Warehouse in Durham street for T. Hartley. Plans, specifications, and particulars at my office. ' l T. B. CAMEROU, Architect 0 BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Monday, the 13th instant, for the erection of two Two-storey Buildings in Princes-streei. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MaHONEY, Architect. UNITED ORDER OF FREE TEMPLARS. A Entertainment will be given in the Christian Meeting House. Coob-.treet. on THURSDAY EVEN ING next, the 9th instant, consistifig of Dissolving Views, Singing, Kecitatioas, <* c. To commence at half-past seven ol' lock, Admission—One Snillirtr, children Sixpence. Auckland, March G, 1376. . T\TAYAL BRIGADE. A General Meeting of the above will be held at Grattan's Thames Hotel at 8 o'clock on MONDAY Evening, 13th March, for the purpose of establishing a Rowing Club in connection with the same. All members desirous of joining will please attend. TTNITED NEW ZEALAND MEN SER- U VANTS' ASSOCIATION. On account of the unavoidable absence of the Secretary the meeting which was to take place This Evening, will not be held until 8.15 on PRCDAY EVENING next, the 10th instant, at the British Hotel> COLIN McINTOSH, Chairman. mHli COLONIAL BANK~~OF JL NEW ZEALAND. Shareholders are reminded that the sth call of FIVE SBILLINGBper ihare will be Due and Pay able on Wednesday, Ist March next, after which date Interest will be charged en all Overdue Callp. J T. WARRBN, Branch Inspector. J U[N X TIMBER. The undersigned are purchasers of Junk Timber- COMBES & DALDY. HIBERNIAN AUSTRALASIAN CATHOLIC BENEFIT SOCIETY. Atjckland Branch, No. 81. The Quarterly Meeting will take place This (Wed nesday) Evening, at 8 o'clock, in s-t Patrick's Hall. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary.



NOTICE ! NOTICE ! NOTICE ! — J. WILLIAMS, having returned from Eng land, has brought 27 cases of Goods, ■which he intends to sell cheap, comprising—Children's Socks, No. 2, 3d pair; Ladies' Stochings, Cd pair; Ladies' Stay Fasteners, 4d pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, 6d pair; Girls'ditto ditto, 4d pair; Men's Elastic Braceß, 9d pair; Boys' and Youths' ditto, Cd pair; Dressing and Fineiooth Combs (damaged), 3d each ; Superior ditto, 8d each; Tin and Bronze Candlesticks, Gd each; Pepper Boxes and Funnels, 3d each; Fancy Tea Cad ies, iibe, Is each ; Tin Teapots, Is and Is 3d each; Uoffard'and Lined Note Paper and Envelopes, 4d a packet; 5 quires Lined Note Paper, Is packet; Sheet Songs, 2d each; Chinese Lanterns from 2d to 9d each; Fancy Boxes from 6d to 3s each; Wort Boxes, Is each ; Puzzle Money Boxes, Is; Pictures, all prices; Photograph Frames, 3d; best, 6d each; Gents' Alberts, 2s Gd each; Ladies' Bracelets, Is 6d pair; 50 new styles of Earrings, Ik Gd pair; Brooches, Is each; and a variety of goods too numerous to mention. Shops and Country Stores supplied in small quantities to sell again.—Note the address: J. "Williams, Nos. & and 55 Stalls, Auckland Market, Queen-street entrance. CITY OF AUCKLAND, No. 1, LOYAL ORANGE LODGE. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the lodge 'will be held in the Protestant Hall, Newton, on THURSDAY Evening, 9th instant, at 7.30. By order of the W.M. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wellington-street. The Evening Classes will be re-opened on MON DAY, March 6, at 7 p.m. Terms:—Senior Class: English, Arithmetic, Book- Seeping;, &c, is Cd per week. Junior Elementary Class, Is per week. Frenoh Classes, conducted by Mons F. Peltzer, of the College of Henri Quatro, Paris. Terms, Is per lesson of one hour; three lessons per week, 2s 6d THE ILLUSTRATED JSTUW ZEALAND HERALD, established 1868, pub lished monthly far transmission by the English Mali, contains Fnur'avinps of a hSph class, illustrative of Colonial Tvents, Portraits, Pcenery, *c , specially selected for trßnmission to home friends. Price Is. Annual Subscription, 7s6d (in advance); posted, 8s fid. Eunedin :B. T. Wheeler, Proprietor and Pub .lisher —N.B. : Artists are now engaged in taking sketches of Auckland scenery Waitemata Harbour. Hot Labe Country, etc.—G. T. Chapman, Agent foi the Province WANTED KNOWN,—The under signed has resumed tbfi buainpss for sh rears carried on by Mr. H»nry Slstor, Tea Dealer, Grocer, and Tobacconist, Victoria street, ard trusts by vending first-class goods at lowest legitimate casj prices, and riving ot.rict attention to everybody'i wonts to merit public confidence ar^d putronage Special attention wil". be given to t*<p Tea anc Tobacco branchps of the hnstnpsß. in which T hay( many years exneMence. I purpose kpflt>ing alwav! the same good brands of Tobacco and Clears as sole by my predecessor. Cash orders delivered any reason able distance; families waited on Country orders with remittance, promptly »t>ptMl(>d to. P. WHITEHE*T>, Tea Dpaler, Grocer, and Tobacconist Victoria-street, Auckland. THE undersigned returns his sincer< thanks to his rmmprons fr'pnds and the publli fo» the kind patronage ■which he has received duriri: the past six years, and having declined busines« ii favour of the above, trnsts they will continue to bin the Btme, fepling: confident that with his experienc and ability they will be equally wp.ll served. HBNRV SLATOR. nLOKIOUS NEWS Gr*at Sale o Groceries and Provisions at Fenton'i Market Corner, next to HemusV, Queen-street. I ronßoqupnce of thfl dullness of tiroes. P Penton wi realipe at the followinc ptlopb :—New Honey, 7d ft Splendid Tea, 2s lt>; White Susar. 4|d ft : 21ti brvx* Fips (new), Is box; Paisins, 6d jh ;"new Mupeateli Is It-; Peel, Is 6d ft; Treacle. 4d ft ; Flour, 7rbH fc Is ; Marinalaflp, 8d t'n ; Jam. 7d tin ; Jar Jam. 6dft Tapiocn. fij-fl ft; C. Flour, 6d ft; Rice, 2Jd ft; Sr>l Peas. 3d ft : Plaid Wax Mfttcnpß Gd doz; Tin Bo^* Matches, ljd box:; Candles. 5^ ft; "perm Candle lid ft by the box; Soap, RJd bar; Pickled Walnut 7d bottle; °ardities, (3d box ; Sauce, 4fl bottle; Oi 7d bottle ; Washing Powder, 6d doz; Rpice, Id pW Tobacco, 2d "packet,'or 3d rjlner; Potatoes, 20!t>s ft is; Blue. 9d ft; Bacon. lOd ft; Cheese, Bft; Pa Butter, lOd ft; Pastry Butter, 8d ft; Pure Lard, £ ft; Epsom Salts, 12 packets for 6d; Cocoa ar Chocolate, Bd'paoket; Mustard, lOd lb; Hops, Is n Arrowroot,* 6d ft; Canterbury HftmB))lB feflflt



SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRIES, SOAP! SOAP! SOAP! J. ALLENDER Begs to direct the attention of the Public to thei fact that his Carbolic Soap is a suro preventive against ajrALii-rox, Bleasltts, and all Contagions Diseases, and highly recommendeS by the Public Health Doctors as a thorough ainn fcotantfor ueueral domestic use. A free use of tbis Soap in familiea would tend to lessen doctor s mils. J.A. would also draw the attention of the Trade ta his various brands of tfirst Prize COMMON SOArs, which for years have given gonc-val satisfaction; also to his new Local Industry—tile manufacture of JANCZ Tou.et Soap, of the various kinds a8 under: — Family Brown Windsor, in bars and tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Fancy assorted Oval Tablets, 7 and 141b boxes Fancy Assorted Square Tablets, 7 and 141b boxes_ Ilonoy, Glycerine, Elder Flower, and Carbolic, in bars aud tablets, 7 and 111b boxes Soft Soap, for Wool-washing, Machinery, ana general scouring purposes, equal to the im ported article Greaves, lor Dog ami Fowl Feed, always on liana. Parnell Steam, Soap and Candle Works, Office, 7, Queen-strcK, Auckland; A NNUAL CLEARING-OUT SALE OF SURPLUS DEESS MATERIALS, DRAPERY BAND CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HAS COMMENCED HIS ANNUAL SALE OF PLAIN AND FANCY DtfESS MATERIALS, BLACK AND COLORED SILKS, CAPES, JACKETS, FISCHUS, ETC., ETC. The Prices of all the above have been Greatly Reduced. 25 to 40 PER CENT. REDUCTION has been made on some thousands of yards of Dress Materials. They are being sold without regard to Cost, to effect a clearance. Owing to the inclemency of the weather during tea Spring and Summer Season, there is a large surplus of excellent, patterns In DRESB MATERIALS to select from. During this Cheap Clearing Sale of Summer Dresa Materials — Manchester Goods, Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, Clothing, and Fancy Goods, will;be sold[at, Unusually gLow] H. ATKINS.



0 T I C E. Prom, on, and after this day, the Business Pre mises of M Horton Busby, Blindmaker and Wire worker, Venetian House, Corner of Grey and Cook streets, Auckland, will open, the doors at 7.30 a.m. each 'working day, arid close at 5 p.m., Saturdays excepted, when they will close at 2 p.m. March 4,1876. " -



TO-MORROW, NOON. CONTINUATION OF SALE. CLEARING-OUT SALE FANCY GOODS, JEWELLERY, CUTLERY, STATIONERY, MEERSCHAUM PIPES, &c, &c, &o. AT MR. ADAMS', QUEEN-STREET. R. A R T H U R HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr Adams, to sell by auction at his pre mises, Queen-street, to-morrow, at 12 o'clock noon, The Balances of his Various and Well-selected Stook of Fancy Goods, Jewellery, Toys, Cutlery, Stationery, Meeischaum Pipes. FRIDAY, MARCH 10. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, WASHING MACHINE, COOKING STOVE. THE subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Fiiday next, 10th March, at 11 o'clock, An Assortment of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of Bedsteads, BeddiD?, Tables, Chest Drawers, Cooking Stove, INew Washing Machine, Handsome Dressing Case, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MARCH 16, AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON. FERNSIPE, PONSONBY. GEO. W. BINNEY IS favoured by S. Jones, Esq., with' the disposal by public auction, at his Mart, on Thursday, the 16th instant, at 12 o'clock, . Of that truly charming Property '" F*K"JHrDi:,' which has b»en sub-divided into 24 Splendid Boilding Allotments with la'ge frontages to Franklin Koad and Fernle!gh-street. Each, allotment commands an extensive view of the city and harbour. The ommental trees' on each are unsurpassed by any in the pro"1 vince in growth and variety, the majority having been planted many years ago by ex perienced landscape gardeners. The public have now an opportunity of acquiring 1 exquisite residence sites that CBnnot again occur. The • property Is open for inspection and regged oft. ! Lithographed plans and erery information can ba obtained at the auctioneer's. ■ The terms are most liberal. Purchasers are only required to pay one fourth of the purchase money now, and the balance can be paid off at aiay time within 4 years, and reduced by payments of not less than £25. i The title is under the Land Transfer Act. t The dock, reclamation*, and other public improve . ments are rapidly drawing the population to the 3 westward of the city, arid Franklin Boad west enjoys i all the cUy's advantagps without its taxes. s Fernside was purchased for its magnificent position . 20 years ago, and during that period it has been con- J stantlv improved and ornamented at a very large ex b penditure. 5 : — I FRIDAY, MARCH 10. GREAT SOUTH ROAD TOLLS. rpHE undersigned has been instructed JL by His Honor the Superintendent, to offer for 3 sale, by public auction, at their mart, Queen-etreat, c at noon on the above date. '• c The LEASE of the abovementioned TOLLS for the n period from March 13 to September 80,1876. • a B. TONKS & CO. 6 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15. - TO CLOSE PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTS. GEO. W. BINNEY n TXAS received instructions from Mr. II JDL w. J. Cawkwell to sell by public auotion. lit >; the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, the 16th March, '8 at 11 o'clock sharp, The Balance of the Stock of the Crown Distiller >. In Bond: It 13 qr-casks Malt Whicky es 6 „ Melado Pale Brandy *• Duty Paid: ilj 100 cases Malt Whiskey t; 100 oases Melado Pale Brandy or Also, ij Copper Measures, Vats, Taps, Syphona :J} Bottle-racks, Hydrometers, Gaeka ". Kegs, Jars, &c, Sundries. * Terms fctiHt>!oi