of sliareloWers, I brg therefore to propose the following resolution. That nil the words after "that," in clause 102 of the Bank's Deed of Settlement, be omitted, nml that tlic following words be inserter! in jjeu thereof:—" It shall be competent for the Board of Directors, with the approval expressed by a resolution of a majority of the proprietors present in person, or by proxy, "t any half-yearly meeting, from time to time, to make out of the net profits snob addition to the reserve fund as the said feoard fhall think fit; and. if at any time the poid rpperve fund is reduced below an amount cqnal to three tenths of the .ictu.il paid-up cnpifnl of Ihe P.ank, there fhaU be appropriated an nmotint pqnal, if rpquirerl, to ten per cent, of the net DrofHfi lor the incrmnf of 111o pfiul • reserve fund, until it. asnin nmonnts to three tenths of the paid-np capita." Pr Ellis said he hau much pleasiire in seconrling the resohition, -which, was then put and carried. The meeting next proceeded to elect an Auditor in the place of the Hon 0. J. Tay lor, who rotim

Mr Goodfrllow proposed, and it was seconded by Mr Robertson, that Mr A. K. Taylor be elected.-—This was carried. Mr B. Tonks proposed a vote of thanks to the Director?, Managers, and officers of the

Mr T. Hill seconded. Dr Cfimpbrll ref pnnded for the Directors and Mr Murdoch for the Managers and Officers.

The Inspector then read the scroll minutes and the proceedings terminated.

A Sprcinl General Meeting w»s ' subse quently held for the purpose of confirming the resolution respecting tho extension of the Reserve. Fund.

Messrs Watt and Laurie, the appointed scrutineers, having previously ascertained that the requisite proportion of the Bank Capital (one third) was represented at the meeting, Dr Campbell proposed and Captain D.aldy seconded the confirmation of the resolution, which was then put and carried unanimously.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Corresppndent.) This day. Scarlatina at the Thames. In consequence of a fresb case of scarlet fever being reported in a house occupied by a pupil teacher, a meeting of the Local Board of Health will be held to-day to consider the advisability of closing the school in Kawae ranga district. Panama .Route have 9ozs 7dwts 12gr8. Golden Leaf have loz lldwts.

COROMANDEL.

JFrom our own Correspondent) This day. The Union Beach Crushing. Union Beach, in their cleaning up for the fortDi'ght, have 851 ounces of amalgam from the general stuff. They are now crushing 378 lbs. of very rich specimens.

GISBORNE.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Mr G. E. EearJ, was fined £5 and costs under the Vagrant Act, for abusive language. Captain Morris has arrived here.

DUNEDIN.

TPer Press Telegram Agency.] This da-

In the grain market considerable trade has been doing in wheat, from 4a 4d ordinary, to 4s 7d prime; oats have an easier tendency, the demand for local consumption is slight, prices are Is 9d to Is lOd good feed, and Is lid prime milling. - The Land Mania.

It is stated that Mr W. J. M. Larnach tendered £6,500 in gold as a deposit for land yesterday, but it was refusod as being one day too late. This land matter is creating intense excitement.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day

De Mmsfca's concert last night was a great success, although the weather was miserably wet. The theatre was filled and many could not get admission. The prices are 103, 53, 2a Gd. Her singing is wonderful, the clearness and flexibility of voice seemed perfect. The scene in the theatre, at times, was highly exciting: The other members of the com pany are first-class.

[Yesterday's Press Agency Telegrams ]

COLLISION' OK THE SHIP BKBINGTON WITH

'an ttnk^own barqttk. 280 IM.MIGtIA.iST3 FOE AUCKLAND. Wr.LLiNfiTON, Thursday.

Mt I F E Wright sold the life interest in Goat hurst Farm which consists of 17C0 acres, adjoining the town belt, and 5000' sheep, with other stock and moveablo property, for £20,000. The Agent-General reports the smling of the ship Bebineton on February 12, with 2SO immigrants for Auckland She was in collision off Portsmouth, on February 14, with a barque—name unknown. The captain telegraphed to' Shaw, Savlll and Co. as fol lows •—" Collided with unknown barque this mora ine 'Lost bowsprit and all attached. Several plates In bow badly injured. No one hurt. Barqao pro ceeded without giving name Barque sustained severe damage to port side and quarter. Fault all her*. Supposed to be foreign." The report of the survey made on tho Bebington at Portsmouth says that there la no damage below the water-line of the vessel and that she is not seriously injured. She will probably proceed on her voyage about the end of February. Several of the immigrants wore frightened, and •wished to abandon the voyage They have not, how ever, left the ship, and are not likely to do so. A Masonic meeting of Masters and Past Masters of the English Constitution will be held this evening in order to make arrangements for the installation of Sir D. McLean as District 'iGiand Master for tde North Island

Chrisichu-rch", Thursday.

The settling for the autumn races took place to day and passed off satisfactorily. The following stakes wera paid over by the Jockey Club :-Dela main £547 i Bedwood, £356; "Webb, £172; Lunn, £100 '• Watts, £90 ; Coombes, £10 ; Hawkins, £1.0. ' Dunedin-, Thursday.

The Guardian, in alluding to some blocks of land just gazetted for sale, says there can be no longer any doubt of the intention or raiher of ths determination of the Provincial Government to sacrifice the public estafj of Ofcago. It then calls the intended sales a nefarious scheme, and adds : " What wi;l the Waste Landa Board do ? That they have the power to pro hibit tre infamous job upon which the Executive is bent, there cannr.t be any doubt." The article con cludes thus : " It is broadly and openly stated, and we believe truly, that applications for those lands have a'ready been put in by interested parties, and that the deposits thereon have bnen tendered and re ceived. Now, the proclamation is dated on the 19th, and the Gazette was not issued until after office hours yesterday. How. then, did these same interested parties acquire the information which enablect tnem to forestall the public by making their applications bafora the publication of the Gazette ? ' The following nominations have been received for the Dunedinßerbys :—For 1877 :At Auckland. 2; at Christchurch, 15 ; and atßunedin, 11; total, 28 For 1878: At Auckland, 4; at Chriatchurch, 19; and at Dunedln, 13; total, 86. Tha Commissioners appointed to enquire into the reason why the Collma returned to Lyttelt^n instead of entering Port Chalmers when she arrived ou'side the Heads, hold their first sitting to-day. The meet ing will not be open to the Press, the commisaiouers being requested to report to the Superintendent.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

THE TSKA.TRT?,

The sensational drama of "BastLynne" formed the subject of amusement last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatrf, and was well patronised. Mrs Batas by h«r excellent acting gave a cbarm and vivacity to tho character of Lady Isabella Vine, which would have been a failure in meaner hands. Mr Bates appeared as Archibald Oarlyle in his characteristic manner, i'he character ol Sir Francis was ably sustained by Mr Collier. Miss Lizzie Morgan lcoknd the beau ideal of the beiutiful Barbara Hare, and represented her heroine grace lully ; her ac ing was strikingly in unison with the representation of the novelist of Kast Lynne. Mr C F Searle imputed speciil interest to the aristo ciatic Lord Severn, and his clever impersonation was fjratefully accepted by the audience. Messrs Alex ander, Sweeney, Burton, and others, helned to make the drama a success, We notice that Mrs Bates will take her benefit this evening.

_ THE GRKAT HIBERNICON. This artistic and genial entertainment was repre lontetl for the filth time last evening without any •pparent abatement of the interest that has been experienced from the commencement by visitors.

Tl.e hall was well attended, *ntl tho sweet swga of MUs iScVereand Miift strnehftm he >rtHy ehesreiJ. Mr "Will ace orenleil rouis ol langhtc-v by his wit and dr lliry, a' d Mr John (>'t< eill v/ivs (qunlly successful f.s Ua: mm iiablo Barr.cy Hw persevtrlng Rwec'thaart n! nrnn-hearti d Mol'iiv Tlis part r.f the llibornicon ij cwcclal'y fnt'ientire'. Mr Ilollowsy, ns the toi.ii.-t,, is sontltiniirjly, .nud Etifilclnntiy dear in his lirdf do'criptiona from his travellers note book of St Patrick's Cathedral *t>d I'nlilin Riiv, and the splfiidid I'erfpective of Hsckville-stiott with its magnificent (lions nnd upper stories with llisit broken windows a> d rsg apnli gus, for it- is a faot tliat in almost evcrv house, in this furious street, biohen punts are stopped with Trisli nigs. Thn scorns of the Lilies of Killarney arc. dtliebtfully pic,iiu-£Sf[iiein the calm, frrsb bosom of r.ature. The Illbornicon is an excellent cnt rtnii morit, and will be exhibited to the cliildren tomorrow afternoon.

ST. M i, TTIIEWS SCHOOL.

There was alar.co attendance at St. Mfttlhow's: school last cvaning to witness tlifi givintr th'n sjiool priz,;?. Rev It h Hursaid o<-cup*<'d tho chair, and comT>lim<»Tite(l tho. S'-Wwrs oh thnir prOßrotg. Ho then prpfcntsd thn Bishop's prize to Miss Harritt Doonin five special ptlafls ol his own to five successful cmpeMtors, and newly two bnnd-od other prizes. The school elioir, ui.cler tho direction of Mr Webb, Rfivc sevn.-al choruses, and the boys gav= a number of poetic reci Wior>s. THB PFDT! CTISIANS.

Mr Will shire, the unwearying pedestrian and hia active partner in travel, continue to arm'te tho public by their worderful ex«rcisen. At hilf-past eicht last evening. Mr Wiltshire had accomplished 120 miles of his so'f-imposul task, so that there is no doubt, but his feat will be accompl shed within the limited time. The feats both of Mr and Mrs Wilt biro r.re attrnotirjg much attention from citizfns generally, and Lornc-streot HbII has been visited by some of the leading men of the city.

MADAGASCAR,

Bcv B Backhouse, tlie persevering agent of the British and Foreign Bible Fociety, gave his promised lecture List oromnp; in the Pitt-street Woslevan Schoolroom. The subject, " Mad >gasoar—Her Peo ple, &c," was srifficiwi io draw a crowded attendance, few persons knowing ranch about that, historiiml city. Rev H. If. Liwiy pr sided, am) Rev Mr Crawf ird engiigcd in prayer. Mr Denies illustrated the lecture byaseiiesof oxy-liydrogcn tvausparene'es. illustra tive of the manners nnd customs of the peoul) of Mivlafwcnr. Mr [(..ethouso drew a graphic picture of mifsionnry life, and described tha ditliculties of the missioriniy ia relation to the language of the land. Tlie population of Madagascar, mad c up of different tribr-s, whs supposed to bo about 2 500,000 He next described the r.ivnftcs and tyrannic rule of Radaua, who on one cecsion w.-nt forth with, his savage army, and murderer! 10,0(0 innocent persons. The lecturer tVc-n described the death of the King, the idolatrous h..bits of tlie people, their (jodß and naearis of torture, O»e of the most icterssting pas sages cf the lecture was tho description of the mis sionary's labours in proposing Christianity in tho Madagascar tongue by means of »n old wooden press and a fow ugly types ; the present Queen was dis posed towards Christianity, and now there wera 400,000 professing Christians in tlio city, and Christi anity was ineradicuMy established upon the withering grave of Heather-ism ; the ltclure wm moat inairue tive. and rendered musical by t'no tinging ti seveial hymns ; the collection produced £8 7s 6d

VISIT OF HIS EXCEILENCY TO THE COMMODORE.

His Excellency the Governor paid a visit to Commodore Hoskins on board the H.M.S Pearl to-day. The Marquis of Normanby was accompanied by the Marchioness, Mrs Maling, and. Lords Henry and Hervey Phipps. The party embarked at the water men's steps about 1 o'clock, in the Commo dore's sig, which was towed to the Pearl by the well-known little steam-launch which belongs to the ship. As soon as the boat appeared round the end of the new pier the blue jackets manned the Pearl's yards, and the ship remained so ciecoratcd till his Ex cellency had been received on board. The. Governor returned from the ship in the afternoon.

THE PREMIER'S REPLY TO MR MACANDREW.

Sir Jur/rus Vooel has condeacendecl from his lofty attitude and replied to the letter of Mr MAcanclrew in a quick argumentative manner. We regret that our confined space prevents us giving the reply in all its two column Jengtu, but our readers will, in all probability, be equally pleased with a short summary of the epistle, which is already published in the .morning papers. Assuming that the Superintendent of Otago bases his opposition on the two grounds that the people of Otago are averse to Abolition and that the Colony will benefit from it at the expense of Otago. Sir Julius proceeds to show their insufficiency, admitting that Mr Macandrew is right in asserting that linaDce and not the good of the colony is at the bottom of the proposed changes he maintains that Otago represent ing half the finances of the colony can not be left out of the question. By " finance" must be taken to mean Pro vincial as well as General Govern ment finance and the gigantic provincial ex penditure of Otago, rendered caution abso lutely necessary. Instead of Otago being a sufferer by colonial finance, it was the cause of colonial finance requiring the extinction of the province. I^o province had asked for large sums more freely, nor shown itself less disposed to restrain Provincial expenditure. Daring the last session, no less than £909 000 hail been passed in appropriations. Concur rently the province had sacrificed its land by large Bales to ruu-hoklers, and had also endeavoured to dispose of other large blocks to prevent their being otherwise ab- S.nbid, In short the Otago Provincial Go vernment had proceeded in a manner which showed they dreaded a change. Instead of the colony benefiting at the expense of Otago, the benefit would be en the side of the districts which constitute the province the resources of which would be dealt with less lavishly than they bad been. The people in Otago must be blind if they could not see that both in respect to public works and immigration the colony had done more in five years than the province could have done in ten. As to the statement that the Otago people were opposed to Abolition he was inclined to think that what opposition there was, was in consequence of a general misunderstanding as to what abolition would effect. Mr Macandrew's letter was a proof that lie did not under stand what the result would be or what the people required. He showed this by instanc ing'as a defect the fact that Taranakihad a greater representation than the city of Dunedin. It wpuld never do to base repre sentation entirely on population or the coun try would be wholly city-ridden. It was only fair to suppose that the geople under stood . the approaching change in the same light as Mr Macandrew, and, therefore, their opposition went for little. The absorption of vocal, cen tral and local revenue was mythecal. What would takegplace, would be that the form of Provincialism would cease, and so would the powers of a small legislature. Certain offices would pass into the hands of the General Government without 99 persons out of 100 being aware of it. !No more inconvenience would be felt than in the case of the Post Office and Telegraph Office, nor than in the case of Auckland and the police. In respect to local powers there would be complete decentralization, as an instance of it the towns voald have no influence over the country districts. Not that the towns would not be cared for, besides their licences they would have a direct subsidy. The administration of. the land would continue to be localised, and the land revenues to be strictly devoted to local purposes, with the exception that some small coutributions would be given to the trunk railways. The revenues from educational ressrves, the control of Education, of charitable institutions, tni of harbour improvements, would likewise pass to or remain with local bodies. There was nowhere such a complete system of local Governmedt. In making Otago a separate Colony, Mr Macandrew was giving the province the very form of absolute Central ism which he mistakingly supposed the General Government wished to bestow. He had no doubt to hear the people thoroughly iindersteod the nature of the change they would be in favour of . it. . Dunedin would only lose the expenditure caused by being the seat of the Provincial Government, and he was not aware that the Dunedia press had made the moat of this fact, while they pictured the glories of our independent Otago. He could not believe that these visionary projects were entertained by the keen business men Jk of

I)tincdin. The letter ia concluded ■nith the usual expressions of conrte&y.

Messrs Guthrie and Larnach have, in their extensive new premises, Princes-street south, introduced a system of water pipes by which tlie spread of fire, should it break out, may bo easily prevented. It consists of a simple contrivance, a trial of which took place jes terday afternoon in the presence of a num ber of local insurance agents, aud would no doubt prove effective to the purposes for which it is intended. A number of 2-inch galvanised pipes are screwed together, a length of each — 143 feet — beicg secured hoiisontally along tlie centre beam of the various working compartments. Those are peiforated with small holes—about 30 in. apait—and at the end is fix«l a rose, so that when tho pressure is turned on at the junction with the main in front of tha build ing jets of water are distributed on each side. Steam can alto be similarly applied. Water can be applied to aDy particulrr com partment, or'the whole of them at one time. That the firm have taken every piovision to check the spread of fire we may mention that thfiy have two watchmen employed on the premises, and have also a hydrant and hose at the front of the building.— Daily

Times.

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S'Tblk TT 0R TAURANGA. insist r ' 4& ROWENA Is detained until TO-MOJIUOW, at noon. A. MACGREGOR. THENDERS are requested for Atldi- JL tions to aDw lling-bousp. Particulars ovn bo Obtained on applica iju to W. T. Ball, Mouut Eden Road. A LADY wishing to join a young Gentleman of easy circumstancrs in matri mony, will pleaßfl send her Photo and address to KVC, care h'^R oflico. MB—Must be good-looking auci aocomi'lishe^ PHOTOGRAPHY. "WANTED, a First-claes PRINTEE. HEMUS AND BANNA, Qneen-strcct. W AM TED, Agents for the fc'ale of McLeod's Superior Wangarei Ston"o time, which Anetits will be required to direct buyers to the Lime Works at Freeman's Bay, or they can lteep stoclts of this superior Limo on hand at their respect ive places, whether in Auckland, its suburbs, or the neighbouring- towns, and centres of population. ANTED, a- General Servant ; must nndeistand cooking, — Good Hope Dining Rooms, Well*sley-Btreet East. W" ANTED, by the advertiser, who hs>B had nine years' oxperitneo, a situation as Bookkeeiiei1 or Clerk. Local references — Addn ss A.OPT, at this office. W .'SjjfSS ANTED, a stout active Lad, to drive a Biker's Carl;.—C. Burton, Charcoal Biscuit Manufacturer, Parnell. ANTED, a Job as rough carpen penter, or would assist in a store, or taro charge of horses; is willing to make himself generally useful.-Addtess TJS, this offic"._ ; ANTED, a good-General Servant — Apply to Mra Tluo. Kissling, 8t Stephen's Road, Pare ell W' ANTED, a strong Youth to ride out,—Enoch Wood, Butcher, WolliDgton street. , WANTED, a good General Servant. Mrs bharpt, Graiton Road. ANTED, in a family of two, a Servant.—Apply at tbis office. ANTED, a first-class Barmaid for a Hotel in Queen-street.—Apply by letter to ABC, feTAJt oflbe. ANTED to RENT, a neat fimr rovm Cottiige, five to tea minutes walk wwst of Queon-stroet. Terms must be moderate.—Apply to OW, at J HDd J Dickey's. , ANTED a Boy as Boots.—Apply at tho Auckland College, 'WrANTED, a respectable General V T Servant; mußt understand cooking and washing.—Mrs Wynyard, Graf ton Road. ATE E f 700~~QlfA DBA N T Boarding and Day School, conducted by Mra. Norman. The Second Quarter of the year will commence on Wednesday, 19th April, 187I>. WANTED, a Lad accustomed to a Treadle Printing Machine—Apply at this office. .. A WIDOW LADY can accommodate five gentlemen with Board and Residence ten minutes' walk- from Post-office.— Apply at this office. ANTED, a first-class Baker, for a country store.—Barnett and Levy, Queen street ANTED, three Men for the whaler Matilda Say ers. —Apply at once U, S. Consul's Office, Fort-street. WANTED, a Boy to make himself generally useful.—Brown, Barrett and Co., Elliott-street. ANTED, by a young man thoroughly conversant With the Grocery business, a situation as Assistant or Manager; 14 jears' practical experience; local references. —Apply " XY55," Post-office, Newmarket. W" AN TED, Tenders for Metal on the Mount Eden Eoad. Particulars at the Toll-houße.—R TJdy, Secretary. WAN TED, a Turnover for a country newspaper.—Apply at this office. \,\l ANTED, a smart active Boy to •V make himself generally useful.—Apply at Fiji House after 6 p.m. KITING ami Book-keeping Taugnt. Separate rooms for Ladies. Schools and Families attended—Address Mr Nicholson, Writing Master, 98, Grey-street, Auckland, WANTKD, a Partner with £300 to join in a Timber 'Business near Auckland, —Further particulars, apply to H. Partington, 67, neen-street. __ ANTED, to make arrangements for a supply of Pheasants. Game, <&c., for the first of the month.—A. Dornwell. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Bails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Koad. All orders attended to with despatch WANTED, an experienced Brewer. None other need apply to Box 31, Post offlce. . WANTED, Subscribers to M agazines to know that they can have tho numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Muaio and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Kuler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. ANTED! Wanted ! Wanted] to Sell, very cheap-50 dozen Hcrubbing Brushes, 6s 6d to 9a per dozen ; 50 dozen Whitewash Brushes, from 9d to 2s 6d each; 60 sets of Shoe Brushes from la 6d set : large Jars of Assorted Jam, Gd lb • small Jars 7d lb ; Salmon, 93 Gd dozen; Pre served Apples, 51bs for Is. —H. WATTS, Pitt-street. Cups and Saucers, 5s Gd dozen; 100 dozen Plates, »t 3s 9d per dozen. A.N TE D Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Ageocy, is REMOVED to Vtilcan Lane, corner of High-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stock. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Guages repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED Known, that McSmed ley'j Turkish Bath is now given, in which the breathing of the hot air is dispensed with. The cooling-down process is accomplished without the shook of the Shower Bath. The whole is accom plished, with Shampooing, in 40 minutes. A warm and Electric Bath are in course of erection. The Baths are' solely managed l.y the Proprietor.—X. j YKE3. ■ ; ' O.Gr.T.—Hope of Parnell Lodge, • No. 3 —The Open Meeting of the above Lodge is Postponed until further notice.—L. W. Gladding, W.C T., on behalf of the Committee.' _. T~ODGIN GS. —Two young men re jLJ quire comfortable Board and Lodgings con ! I renient to Queen-street.—Reply, stating .terms, to ! J CO, at this office. ....!:



WANTED, servants and employers to know that Hsnnaford's Old Established Registry js REMOVED to the Store, Queen street, opposit ■ Fire P.ell. Several excellent places open. ATS TED, a situation as Clerk, Collector or any situation of trust. Good security.—W. 0., this office. _^__ WANTED, a respectable Nursegirl, about 10 or 12 years old.—For address apply at this office. A N T E D, In fending Purchasers of Elding Saddles and Bridled, &c, to know that the undersigned ling just received a very superior lot of Saddles, which ho is polling at 555. eacl?, complete with mounts; Bridles, Gh. (>ii. each ;by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap,- Save the impor ter's profit, by buying- direct from W. S. JONES. Wholesale an(i Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu ■•tctui'cr. Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probrrt. C ihinet Maker, Upholsterer, and General House Fmnisl-er, etc, has just received a large arid well-asserted stock of English and American Chairs, which he is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at 4s 4a Cd, ss, and 6s ; warranted to give satisfaction or the money returned. JS?" Note the address :— The Cheap Furniture, Mattresses, and Ship's Bedding EslablUhment, nearly opposite the Post-office, Shorlland-st.reet. WANTFD Known, Jno. O. Clough, Machinist, Maspfield's Buildings, Albprt strofct, is tho oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in thn pio vince. All work guaranteed of beet materials and qu'ilify, and lowest remunerative charge. ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim her at the Waikawau ¥ards, Ciistom-house-strect. and Breakwater Road. ANTED Known, that Alexander Tait, Blacksmith, &c., has removed to his new premises, Lornc-street, six doors above the old shop, midway between Victoria and Wellosley-streets Eaat. IT7ANTED Known, where Cheap V V Iron and Bruss Castings Van bo had with dispatch, and at asrrntehine low prices:—Ship Dumps, Is Iti ; Rudder Bmdp, Dove-tail Plates, Gencal Brass Work, Is fid V 11>; Iron Castings, Sash Weights, 15r q? cwt; Fire Bars. 10s IP cwt; Ship Castings of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and singlo purchase), Plough Metalß, Pipe?, Grates, Stove Metals, all proportiona tely cheap at J. KELLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and Brass. ANTED KNOW N~ that .T.MORRISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. \\rAN~TED"~ KNOWN, that D. Vv GOLDIK is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other BuildiDg Materials, including Ssshes, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber,. House Blocks, Post*, Rails, Hardwood Fellopa, Bhiftß, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c., &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cnstom-housc street. W~ ANTED to SELL. 600 rolls of PaperhaneinffS at 0d per roll, 5s per dozen ; 25 dozen Cut Tumblers from 8s to lls per dozen; 1 Ciiße of Wax Fruit, with glass shade", from 5h Cd each ; 81ate Pen ilp, 8s per gross ; boxes. 6 Penciln in each bnx, 9d pi»r dozen boxes ; Riding Whips, Is 6d onoh ; Bass Brooms, 1r ; about G.OOO Chairs, Tables, Chests of Drawers, Sofas, and Toys of all sorts, only Id and 2d each ; pint bottles of good Tnk, three. Tor 2s Od ; small bottles, lOd per dozen ; Hams, lOd lt>; Bacon, 7d 11>; good Blue, lOil lh ; Cayenne Pepper, 5d pt-r bottle, worth Is ; Bead Mats, from Is to 3s fid ; Bead Baskets, from la to 4s Cd cacti; good Pens Is per {."'oss ; Box Creanil id TJote Paper, 5 quires, for Is; 400 Looking Glasses, 3d to Is each ; pint bottles of Ink, 8s per dozen ; C.OOO assorted Combs, only 2d oarh; Ladies' Riding Whips from fid to 2s each; superior Work Boxes from 4s Gd to 6s, less than cost; large lot of Dolls ; cheap lot of Chii'nons from Is 4d ; Plates from Sd each ; lot of assorted Ribbons cheap ; Fancy Soap iiabics, only 2d each, Is Gd per doz n ; good Needles, only Gd per 100 ; and a variety of other things cheap; 20 boxes of Artificial Flowers, very cheft'). -Apply to H. WATT.-}, General Dealer, Pitt street. the Jeweller, has on view, and for pale, the Largest and Alost Complete MUSICAL BOX ever imported in the Colonies, Playing THTRTY-SIX of the most Modern Times. ALEXANDER, the Jeweller, shows at his establishment a TRIUMPH of MECHANISM —a Musical Box—with changeable Cylinders, standing on a Beautiful Inlaid Table. A LEZA2TDER, the Jeweller, respectfully invites all to INSPECT and HEAR HIS MUSICAL BOX, the liko of which has not been seen before in the Colonies. p O A L S. Ex ' Wjtch op thr Waves,' ® Newcastle. 1 Having purchased tho above Cargo, wo are pro pared to sell the same Cheap, either delivered or at ship's side. Those dpsirous of laying in a Winter Supply should not loose this opportunity of doing so. W. & G. WINSTONE. HTO LET, a large four-roomed Cot- JL tape, with good well and tank.—Apply Secre tary Mechanics' Institute. "VTOTICE OFDEMOVAL. MRS. BUTTERWORTH, MILLINER, Will OPEN in a few days in those central and com modious premises vacated by "Mr J. C. Morbin. MRS. BUTTERWORTH, In thanking her Mends for their past favours, bsg to announce that she will open the new premies with a Large and Well-selicted STOCK of the NEWE3T LONDON AND PARISIAN DESIGNS IN MILLINERY, MANTLES, &o. 03?" The increased accommodation will enable her to execute all orders with despatch. . "|JN THE ESTATE OF JAMES L GLEESON, DECEASED. All Claims against this Estate must be lodged with undersigned, duly verified by statutory declaration, on or before the 3rd of May next, otherwise thoy will not bo recognised. HHSKETH & RICHMOND, Solicitors for the administratrix. Auckland, April 20, 187 G. R~OYAL ALBERT LOYAL ORANGE ; LODGE, No. 2. The Regular Monthly Me-ting of the above Lodge is unavoidably Postponed from Friday Evening to TUESDAY EVENING, the 25th inatant, to be held at the Baptist Chapel, Men Terrace, on the above date, at 7.30 p.m , when every member is requested to be present. By order of the W.M. "RELIABLE INDEMNITY IS) Against Loss (Fire or Marine) secured to Policy, holders in the NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY 01? NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION STERLING of Capital, with Unlimited Liability of itß Shareholders. LIBERAL TERMS, AND PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF LOSSES. HENRY E. WILLTAMS, ■;"' i , ';' Manager. Offices—2s, Queen-street. , , ~C | ,■■■'. '■



■JVJOTICE OF REMOVAL* J. HE A P Begs to announce t 1n« lc Job Br-cr<nra to tho jremiEO lately occupied by Mrs. Shaw, Symonds-strcet, opposite St. Sepulchre's Church. A Good Stock of Drapkhy, Hamrdastiehy, &c, on Sale at tho Lowest Prices. ORPHAN H 0 ME. The Animal Mooting of Subfciibn-s and Friends of this Instifciitioii will 1)0 held on TUESDAY, the 25th instant, at 7.30 p.m., in tlic Hall of tho Young Men r Oristian Association. ll's Lordßhip tlio Bishop of Auckland will preside. Musical Selections by Choir, conducted V>y J. A. Realo, E«l, „ *p O X COEOMANDEL. Tlle regular Trader MStM Tamaki Packet TO-MORROW (Saturday), at 5 p.m. M. NICCOL. April 21,1876. ' T? ° R NAPIER SOUTHERN CROSS, Oa MONDAY next, at 4 p.m. Manager ana Engineer. \srn>% HPHE schooner FIREFLY TtS'tV J leave for the Wade TO m 'I V MORROW EVENING, at 5 o'clock. JM "Jfr For freight or passage, apply on Sk&M&'.&SSS' board. [Established 11 Years.] WB B A L, O NEW AND SECOND-HAND Clothikr and General Dealer, Welkßley-street Eaflt. Clothing bought, sold, and c-xchaiigod. N b —Airanpemenlß can be made i'or the Purchase of Clothing, fiooko, &c , at private houses. DOARI) OF EDUCATION. A Meeting of the Ratepayers of the Mount Hooson Educational District will be held at the Newmarket School on MONDAY, the Ist May, at 7 30 p.m., to recommend Commlsbioners ior the District for the remainder of the year. FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. — A UCKLAND COLLEGE & GRAMMAR J\. SCHOOL. The Second Quarter will bt^in on FRIDAY, 21st instant. FREDERICK J. MCBS. Secretary. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of evory des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hullo Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and Bailing vessels Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID HBO. P. PIERCE. Manager IT'OUND, a small case of Surgical Instruments on tho Mount Eden Road.—Owner can have them on applying to Bash brook and Bridg man. rpHE Misses Craiy's Pupils will JL a°semble on Monday, 24th instant.—Graham e street, April 13, 1870. HPO LET, Unfurnished, a commodious JL ciglit-roomed Douse in Parnell, commanding an excellent view of the harbour.—Mr. J. A. Beale, Solicitor, Shortland-street. K"~ DMERAS ! ! ! KUMERAS! H On Sale by Adam Laybonrn, Fort-street. BULLOCKS.— For Sale, at Marrakau Heads, fi good well-broken Bullopks, from 4 to C yparfl old.—Apply to R. P. Gibbons, Church-street, Onehunga. _^____ OTICE to Butchers.—To Let, from Ist May, at Tauranga, a Shop an<l Fittings; also a Slaughter-house and Paddock attached. The above is a first-claes opening; only one in the business at present.—Apply to T. Corbett, Tauranga. ! HPO BE SOLD, a Bargain, a Photo l X. graphic G»Htry, in full working1 order, doing a fair business, with Cameras, Lens, and all requisites. — Apply to Joseph G. Percy, Saddler, Durham Btreet. (CARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— V^ Apply at the Stak Office. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, the Lease of a large Shop in the best part of Queen-street, recently built, with or without the Goodwill of the Business and Shop Fittings —Apply to Messrs Mowbray, Land Agents, Queen-street. J FOR immediate Sale, on easy terms, a comfortablo four-roomed House, with good well &c. and f.eehcfd allotment. C 6 x £0 feet, in Alma Place, Ireland-street. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, | No. 8, Queen-street. j FOR Positive Sale (cheap), a first class BAKERY ; business doing a good trade in Auckland. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, j No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, at a Very Tow Price, a Partly Improved FARM of 81 Acres, with House, &c, about 13 Miles from Town Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, Remarkably Cheap a Comfortable Four-roomed COTTAGE, withgood Well, &c, In Busßell-street, South ftewton. ' Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No. 8, Queen-street. • IyORTH SHORE. For Sale or Lease, that Handsome Villa Residence adjoining Devonport Ball, erected by tbe late D. Burn. Esq, having a well-lad out Orchard and Kitchen Gardon ; also a Paddock adjoining—Apply R. and R. Duder, House and Land Agents. OR SALE, a Wheel Shoeing Plate—Apply to A Mackie, Coach Builder. Durham-street.^ iyr O U N T ALBERT. To Let, for three years, a well finished 7-roomec House, with every convenience, back-house, cow shed, good view, etc., etc., together with 5 acres a of first-class volcanic soil, good orchard and garden. K. C. GREENWOOD, Land and Commission Agent, Market House. O LET, a good Grocery Business with Bix-roomed House.—H. Partington, 57 Queen-street [ JT O T I O E I am the only direct importer of T. Russell am Sons Gold and Silver Watchea. For proof, compar my prices to others in the Trade. Orders taken fo class of Watch, and 10 per cent chargad ove expenses P. H. Lewisson keep 3 the largest as«ortment < Geld and Silver Watches in New Zealand. P. H. LEWISSON, Opposite the Union Bask. W Price List ml Watches sent free of Co i 1 T O. G. 1 Pioneer Cricket Club, No. 1. Members, and those desirous of joJn'rg the aop' ' Club, are requested to meet on Friday," 21st instar at 7.30 p.m.. Temperance Hall, to el< e>. a Captain ai Match and Managing Committee, &c , by permissii of the W.0.T., P.L. .No. 1,1.0. G.T. C. B, ANDREW.



PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lrg3ee R. J- Do Lias. fetage Manager G. \V. Collier. 1 (118 (FRIDAY) EVENING, GRAND FASHIONABLE NIOHT! COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO Mrs. F._M._BATES. Tho performance will connist of Sir Waller Scott's GUY MANNERING ! And the beautiful Comndy, entitled, THE HONEYMOON! TO-MORROW (SATURDAY) EVENING, April, 22, MACBETH! Box Plan at Upton's, where Kcfeots may bo obtained and setts secured. f^ I T V HALL. EVERETT'S ORIGINAL GREAT HIBERNICON! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! LAST NIGHT OF THE PRESENT PROGRAMME, DUTCH IRISH ! DUTCH IRISH ! NEW BALLADS and DUETS by Miss DE VEBE! Entirely New— BARNEY'S COURTSHIP! MISS A STONEHAM AND JOHNNY O'JSEILL. MR. CHAS. WALLACE In his Great Specialities—CLOG SONG and DANCE, YANKEE BOY ! I AND CHAMPION AMERICAN JIG ! Doors open at 7 30 ; commence at 8. VST PEICES OF ADMI3STON-3s, 2a, and Is. On Saturday Evening, ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. GRAND MATINTOG on SATURDAY, April 22, for Schools and Families commencing at 230 p m Admission ; Adult, Is ; Children, 6d. D. EVERETT, Proprietor. CHAS. BOLLOWAY, Stage Manager. pHOKAL HALL. TO-MORROW EVENING, AT 8 O'CLOCK, THE EXTRAVAGANZA, KING ARTHUK, AND THE KNI&HTS of the ROUND TABLE. Characters : TENNYSON'S KNIGHTS, WITH PEASANTS, PAGES, COURT LADIES, AND ATTENDANTS. Admission :—Reserved Seats. 3s; Unreserved, 2s; Back Seats, la Tickets may he had at Upton and Cob. TD A L L. TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, AND THE MARCHIONESS OF NORMANBY, AND TO COMMODORE HOSKINS, AND THE OFFICERS OF THE SQUADRON, TO KE QIVBN ON THURSDAY EVENING, APRIL 27, 1876, AT TITB CHORAL HALL. GENERAL COMMITTEE. His Honor Judge Gillies non. Doctor Pollen G. B.Owen Esq R. O. Barstow Esq. L D. Nathan, Esq Doctor Goidsbro I) Hean, Esq T. Morrin, Esq B A Mackechnio, Esq W. Aitken, Esq Alton Martin, Esq F. Whitaker, Esq James Macky, Esq Ed Isaacs Esq J Hay, Esq C C. McMillan, Esq B Ireland, Esq J. Ricbmond, Esq i D B Cruickshank, Esq J. W. Williams, Esq ] B' Tonks, Esq Hon. Henry Chamberlain D L. Murdoch, Esq B. Jackson, Esq Jamee Watt, Esq J. L. Campbell, Esq J M. Bargaville, Esq G. Yon o>r Heyde, £sq , H E King, Esq P. Comlsky, Esq A. Brock, Esq R Walker, £sq W Fraser, Esq B. J. Daveney, Esq J 'c Sharland, Esq Do tor E Ellis A. K. Taylor, Esq J. M. Shera, Esq H P Barber, Esq Geo. S. Graham, Esq 8. Whitson, Esq. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. ,T Richmond, Esq H. P. Barber, Esq ; P. Comisky, Esq D. Hean, Esq H. E. King, Esq A. Brock, Esq E. A. Mackechnle, Esq. Tickets (admitting a gentleman and two ladies), £1 Is for the set; and ladies tickets, ss. each ;to be had from the Members of the Executive Committee, and from the Secretaries J. M. DARGAVILLE,) plo Seca Auckland, April 19,1876. THE Executive Committee of the above Ball will meet THIS (Thursday) EVEN' ING, at half-past 7, in the Stranger's Room, Northern Club. [ , T OJiNK-STR-JSET HTLL. i TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! ! AND ALL THIS WEEK ! MR. WILTSHIRE, , The Unbeaten aud Undefeated, in hia Great Pedes trian Feat, accompanied by the LITTLE j WONDER from 8 p.m. till 11 p.m. . Doors open day and night Admission—ONE SHILLING. Evenings, from 8 • till 11pm., 2s. Season Tickets, 12s. ' ~~- THURSDAY, APRIL 27. ' HANDSOME WALNUT FURNITURE, PIANO, ETC, DEDWOOD. a M. JONES AND CO. c O"AVE been favored by instructions r XX from Mr Edward Owen (who is leaving the ' r colony), to sell by auction at his Residence, Ded wood, opposite Ponsonby Hall, on Thursday, the )f 27th April, at 11 o'clock His Handsome Ebglish Imported HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE of the very best make and in good order, comprising— Drawing-room . Suite, Walnut and Green Rep, Piano orte by D'Almaine and Co, Loo Table,. Hand Painted Vases, Timepiece, Pitr Glass, Mahogany Telescope, Dining Table, Side Boards, Couch, Arm Chairs, and Chairs, Circulai Fenders, Ash Pans, Carpets, Oilcloths. . Curtains, Side-table, marbled top, Wheelei L. and Wilson Cabinet Sewing Machine, Maho gany and Marble Toilet Table and Wash stand and Ware, Iron Bedsteads anc Bedding 9 Venetian Blinds, imported, very superior, witl ye patent self-acting roller, »*• Glassware, Dinner and Tea Services ld Kitchen and Cooking Utensils Dn Double Barrel Guns, Revolver Garden Chair, Roller, ana Touls Lot of Poultry, &o, &c.



MONDAY, APRIL 24. COM FOE TABLE COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENTS, PROSPECT TERRACE, PONSONBY. npJTE subscribers have received in- JL sfructionß from Mr A. Buckingham, who Is 'eivingtho Colony, to fell at the Land Mart, Tort stroot, on Monday, 24th instant, at 12 o'clock, His newly-erected Cottage of Five Rooms, situated in "Prospect Terrace, iininediatrly adjoining the residence and property of J 0. Hoyte, Esq, erocted on two allotments, having 991t. frontage lo Prospect Terrace; Urn properly is fenced in, and has on it a good well of water, Also, A good Building Allotment, Ponsonby, having 49 feet frontage to Prospect Terrace (fronting All Saints' Church, by a depth of 100 feet), immediately at the buck of Mr Hoyto a re sidence. Also, In the Estate of Maurice Foley : Waiwera—Southern portion of allotment 103, Parish of Waiwera, Oonuty of Maredcn, containing 220 acres 2 roods. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, APJHL 24. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS, HOBSON-9TREET. M. -TONES & CO. HAVE been favoured with instruc tions from Captain J. Casey (who is removing to the North Shore on account of family bereave ment), to sell by public auction, at his residence, Hobson-strcet, on Monday next, 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, The Whole of his Household Furniture and Effects: Mahogany and Green Hep Diawingroom Suite, Centre Table, 2 Pianofortes, Mahogany bideboard and Telescope Table, Chairs, Couches, Mahogany Btd-room Furniture, &.C., &C, &C. Horse, Pbreton, and Silver-mounted Harness. For particulars see Catalogues. MONDAY, NOON. CLEARING-OUT SALE AT MR. CASE'S, MILLWRIGHT, BLACKSMITH, Wakemeld-strekt. R. ARTHUR HA S been favoured with instructions ■ from Mr Case, Wakefield-street (who is retiring from business), to sell by auction, on his premises, at 12 o clock noon, on Monday next, His Stock-in-Trade and Working Stock, consisting of—Mills, Ovens. Bullock. Chains, Scales and Wei hta, Nuts and Buttons, Pioks, Castings, Screws, Glass Case, Stock aud Dies, 2 Lathes, Bellows, Anvils, Hammers, Vices, Smith's Tools, &c. TUESDAY. MAY 2nd. BY ORDER OF THE AUCKLAND IM PROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. GRANT & MORTON HAVE been favoured with instruc tions to Lease by public auction, at their mart, Tuesday, May 2nd, at 12 o'clock noon, NINEY-KINE YEARS' LEASE OF MAGNIFI CKNT RESIDENCE SITES, ALBERT BAR RACK RESERVE. Section 3-3 large Allotments, Nob. 13, 14, and 15, having 58 feet frontage to the Park Road, with a depth of 169 feet Section 3—2 do., 57 feet by 169 feet, fronting Alfred staeet Section S—l do., Corner of French and O'Rorke streets Section 3—3 do., 65 feet by 182 teet, fronting O'Rorke. street Section 4—3 do., CO feet by lfiO feet, fronting O'Rorke street The above are the only unsold Residence Sites re maining in the Park. Sections 4, 6, and 6 - Building Allotments, having frontages to Wellesley-stieetEast, Rutland-street, Howe-street, and Abercroiubie-street. The Auctioneers would call special attention to this Sale, which affords the last opportunity to com mercial men of seonring sites for Villa Residences in the Albert Park Reserve. The Lots specified above are the only ones unsold, and some of them are larger than those previously offered. The LanOEome and substantial bui'diDps erected and in course of erection ou this Eesetve will make the locality the .most attractive ard chaining as well as most convenient for gentlemen having business in the city. ATTENTION is also called to the ALLOTMENTS in WE ULES LEX-STREET EaST, which aB BUSI NESS SITES are unquestionably FIRST-CLASS, as this streot is the MAIN THOROUGHFARE from the CITY, with largely increasing suburbs. S&~ Purchasers may build in wood on any part the property. Lithograph Plans can be! obtained at the' Mart, and the Offices of the Improvement Commissioners. Conditions of sale and all particulars on application to Auctioneers. TUESDAY, APRIL 25. COLOURED SPORTING ENGRAVINGS, IRON SAFES, PIT & FRAME SAWS, ELECTRO-PLATED TEA. AND COFFEE SETS, CRUETS, BUTTER COOLERS, &c, OATS, TROUSERS, AND VESTS, TURKEY SPONGE, BRANDING IRONS, &c. EX 'BRODICK CASTLE,' HPHE subscriber will sell at the mart, 3 Fort-street, on Tuesday, 25th instant, at 11 o'clock, An Invoice of 19 Cases AS3ORTBD GOODS, just landed, ex Brodick Castle, comprising— Coloured Sporting Engravings and Prints, P.M. Tea Trays, Hair Oil, Pomade, Tooth Brushes, Brown Windsor Soap, Cricket Bills, Cash Boxes. Split Rings, Table Knives, Draught Boards and Men, Fancy- Pipes, Sets Studs and Solitaires, Steel Hammers and Chisels, Tools, Brass Padlocks, Pit and Frame Saws, Branding Irons, Iron Fireproof Safes, Electro- Plated Tea and Coffee Sets, Sardine Boxes, Cruets, Butter Coolers, Cake Baskets, Spoons, Forks, Spectacles. Needles, Shell Boxes, Brass Candlesticks, Inkstands, Trousers, Vests, Coats, Monkey Jackets, Waterproof Coats, Turkey Sponge, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MELBOURNE-MADE CLOTHING, CRIMEAN SHIRTS, SUPER WATER . PROOF CLOTHING, FRENCH MERINOS, FRENCH TWILLS, LUS TRES, REPPS. BLANKETS, NECK TIES, FELT HATS, CARPET AND BLACK BAGS, PORTMAKTEUS, AND A VARIETY OF GOODS IN THE SAME LINE. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by auc'.ion,.at an .early dp,te, without reserve, to close; consignments, al'large pkreel of the above, "" due notice of. which will be given in a future issue. SATURDAY, 11 o'Clock a.m. . RUTLAND ROAD, PARNELL, HOUSE HOLD FURNITURE, Etc., UNDER WRIT FI. FA. R.T A; KTl' H "U R "ITO" ILL sell by auction at the Pre- V t ' mises of Mr Geo. Cottia, Rutland Road, Parnell, on Saturday next, at, 11 o'clock a.m. under Writ FI FA. Household Furniture and Effects, Large Iron Fur nace with boiler, Garden Tools, 20 dos Tomato Bauoe, Bottles, &c, &o.