COROMANDEL.

(prom our own correspondent.)

T notice that the columns of your journal, when referring to Coromandel, contain nothing more than a brief telegraphic sum mary of mining news, which, as I take it, is not as it should be. I would wish you to understand that as an intelligent community we have other pursuits which engage our attention beside, and beyond, those of speculating in mine shares, rigging the mine market, and doing smart things in the mine market department.

We are a peaceful people down this way, which I attribute in a great measure to our being without any resident lawyer. Should two men join issue upon a disputed matter they go before our Resident Magistrate who decides a caae in as many minutes as would occupy the Court as many hours, if there should be present a lawyer, who would bring; the force of all his talent to prove that black was white, or make a witness perjure himself w> i 0 has no other wish than to tell the truth. Now this is one of the blessings of liff, you do not possess. Again we have four Churches representing four different creeds, bnt our ministers never tall out or denounce each other, and call names and make ugly remarks. We are quite a happy family in this respect. If the Roman Catholics get up a Bazaar, a concert, or anything to raise a little money for Church or charitable purposes, the congregations of the Protestant Church go heart and hand in assisting the cause, and when its the turn of the Protestant body, the Roman Catholics do likewise, in all earnestness and with full liberality.

Don't you believe that we are set upon nothing but gold getting. We know how to enjoy ourselves ; ior have we not our Masonic gatherings, ou.v Forester meetings, our pic nic?, onr _ b'allg, our little private parties, whose soo'.al distinctions are not drawn so fine as i.n your stuck-up city. We havn't got a. Theatre where we are asked to p.Vty money for indifferent acting. We have no Choral Society to offend our Oars with bad instrumentation and third rate vocalization We have no YouDg Men's Christian Association where Jectures are delivered which creates much bitterness and heart burnings, and the open ing of fresh wounds upon old scars. We have no Queen-street young ladies trying who shall come out stronger than the others, no matter at whose expense. We have no Edwardes-street, and Lome-street, and Chancery Lane. We have no foul-smelling drains. No water rates nor gas rates, nor special nor general rates. But we have a surrounding of beautiful scenery ; a piece of land-locked water, the like of which is no where else known. We have hills rich with golden ore. We have the be3t brands of wines, ales and spirits, with kind hearted landlords and landladies, whonever object toallow a good running score. We have as fine a lot of miners in our midst as would be found in any mining community in the world. Should an accident occur to a brother miner, or should distress come to him, or sickness or bereavement to his family, there is the ready aid offered to bring consolation and assurance. And these miners are about the best euchre players you ever came across, and it would, perhaps, be as well if you did not come across them. We have no fires in our midst because we have little or no property that is insured. We have a resident doctor, but we have so little illness that he devotes a great part of his time in learning to play the flate and studying the geology^ of the country, and the fluctuations of mining, acrip. We have no trouble connected with sending out or collecting accounts. These balance themselves in some mysterious way and by which every one gets what he wants, and every one else does the same. Our oysters are unsurpassed, so are our flat fish and tomatoes We spice our sociability with a little bit of occasional scandal, which loses none of its flavor because, as a rule it is not true. We have an occasional boating excursion, and a good private still which turns out quite a superior article. We per haps do an occasional little bit of smuggling or perhaps we don't. I'm not bound to split. When we go to Auckland we always rejoice to return to where things are all seiene, and where there is no iniquity. We do not trouble much about back or front door fastenings. We leave linen out on our clothes lines during the night, and if a stray fowl occasionally gets into the wrong pot we take it to be quite accidental, and never done on purpose. We have two road boards,the members of which dieagree,except in one thing—neither pay their advertising accounts. This however is in the essence and nature of road boards, or they woulrl never get on. We have a newspaper, which is only a milk and water affair, because it abuses no one, which should be the firat ingredient of a newspaper carried on in a sm;ill town.

Having thus given you an outline of what Coromandel is and is not, it will be my pleasure in future communications to enter more into detail as regards our lives from a social, domestic or political aspect as the case may be and as occasion calls for.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

THE GKEAT HIBERNICON. This excelldnt entertainment was largely patronised last evening, and the acting occasionally created quite a storm of approbation from the audience. The scenes as ther s passed were greatly admired, and the acting and singing were quite equal to that of pre ceding evenings. The several songs of Moore and others were sung with good taste by the ladies. The beautiful songs, so full of pensive tenderness " Thn Dearest Spot," and "The Last Rose of Summer" were very sweetly rendered by Miss DeVere. The Scene at Donnybrook, and the ji« betwsen Barney add Mollie attrict«a general admiration and laughter. Mr Wallace as Cuffee was greatly applauded, and in every instance was compelled to submit to an encore Mr Cougblan. A3 the Irish piper, was also re-called for a repetition of some of the choicest strains of Erin's music. Mr Searall presided at the piano with his unquestioned ability.

RECHABITE SOIRTCE.

An interesting soiree will tako place this evening in the Temoerance Hall, Albert-street, in furtherance of the cause of total abstinence, as represented by the Rechabites. «. Tonkn, Vsq, Mayor, will take the chair and among the vocalists we find the names of Mrs Mitchell, and Miss Mger. Miss Carr will give a recitation, also Mr McMaster, whose comic Dieceß are always most »ccert»ble, and who is undoubtedly one of the most finished of amateurs readers. Messrs Ryan, HsrdiDg, and other peotlemen will assist in the vocal and intellectual entertainment.

SHEKID AN-ST RETCT. The annual meeting of the Sheridan-street Sunday school was held last evening in connection with the place of worship of a section of the Primitive Metho dists. The tea was of that acceptable character which have won a reputation for the friends of Sheridan street. The tables were supplied by the ladies, Mes dames John and Moses Chambers, Booth. Msynard, Odium, Cook. Binns. and Misses Warburton, and Chambers. The public meeting followed, at which the Rev Mr Tinsley presided, and in a pleasant speech Introduced the secretary and treasurer. We learn from tha report that the school is widening its bone ficent influence by increase of teachers and scholar^ the scholars on the boots numbering 113, and the teachers 10. The library contains 200 volumes of moral and religious literature of which the children and attendants largely avail themselves. The balance sheet shewed receipts, including balance of £3 6s 6d from last jear, of £211 3s 6d, while the expenditure for the airne period h»d b«en £2016s 2d, leaving a favor able bilance of £3 17s 4d. The remainder of the evening was devoted to singing by the choir, recita tions by the children, given generally in a highly cradiUble manner, and speeches by tha chairman, Bey Mr Harris, .Mr Bmith, and Mr SeeriDg H. Mat thews. The meeting, which was of a very pleasant character, closed with the benediction.

COURT ZEAL&.NDIA, A.O.P.

The fortnightly meeting of the above lodge will'be held in the Court-room, Princess-street, this evening, at 8 o'clock.

THE THEATRTS,

The drama of the " Streets of New York" was re produced last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre, but as we have before written at length on the active peculiarities of this lively drama and its representa tives, we need only s»y that th« piece throughout was well and vigo'ously sustained and gave the usual satisfaction We notice that the term ol engagement with Mr and Mrs Bates is fast drawing to a close, but before the departure of these eminerit pliyers. jeveral interesting dramas will be introduced, such as " East l-ynne " " The Honeymoon," and " Gny Mannering," from the pens of popular authors The performance of this evening will consist of the fine Parisian drama ?' ' tfrou Htou," in which Mrs Bites will represent the chief character, Mr Bates Henri de Sartorys. Mr Collier Valreai, Mr Searle Brigard. Mr Burton Pitou. etc. Miss Lizzie Morgan will sustain her well earned popularity as the hjautifnl Louise, Mrs Seaile will

appear is the Baroness, and Miss L!z2ie Busche wll see to the defi-nca of Pauline, whose repitation ■will not be allowed to suffer in her hands.

OT kIWBXJ,

Several well nt^rrtsd meeting; in connection with the Otahuhu Minimi Improvement Association hive hetn held thi* session. A very snecessful debate touk place on Monday evening on the question "Hut man is intellectually superior to "Woman." Mr A M. Sheiipard opened in the affirmative, and Mr Sturges replied on ihe nogative side. A full attendance and great v.lp our of debate testified to the interest taken on the subject. For the first time sinca its formation, the Society was graced by the presence of lady visitors. A good programme has been prepared by th« committee, copii.<i of which will bo printed and distributed among the members. Ihe ntxt meeting will bo held on Monday, May 1.

POLICE COURT.— This Day.

(Before C. C. McMillan and A. Beetham,

Eeqs., J.P.'a) 'HE DRUNKARD'S T.TRT,

George Russell, Patrick Dunn, John Greavy, and Howard Murphy were charged with being found last night in a drunken condition.

Prisonei-3 all pleaded guilty, and were fined 5g each or the usual alternative.

A rowdy.

George Craig was charged with being drunk and disorderly last evening. He pleaded not guilty. Constable Dews deposed that prisoner was lying in a ditch last evening and shouting at the top of his voice. About # fifty persons were gathered round him. Fined 10s and costs.

John Carnie forfeited his bail on the same charge.

VAGRANCY,

Elizabeth Diedrich was charged with a breach of the Vagrancy Act, 1809, also with using obscene langu.'ige last evening. Sub-Inspector tardy characterised this as a very bad case. The prisoner was a perfect, pest to the neighbourhood in which she lived.

Fined £10 and costs, or three months' im prisonmfnt with hard labour.

ROBBERY WITH VIOLENCE.

Samuel Pembroke and Edward Brybolais were charged with stealing by violence from one Joseph Wontworth certain goods and chattels, the property of the said Joseph Wentworth.

Sub-Inspector Pardy asked that the case might be remanded until Friday next, as the robbery had only been committed last night. Remanded accordingly.

A T?IERY CHIMNEY,

Wm. Smith was charged with allowing the chimney of a house occupied by him in Chapel-stieet, to take fire on tho 12th April. Prisoner pleaded guilty and was fined 50s and costs.

dantel's horse,

Daniel Water 3 was charged^with a breach of the city by-law No 1. with allowing his horse to wander in Union-street, on the 9th of April; no t person being in charge of the said horse.

This being defendant's first offence, he was fined 5s and costs.

This was all the business.

CITY COUNCIL.—This Day.

The ordinary meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon. Present: His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Isaacn, Brett, Prime, Daldy, Buchanan, and Cos grave.

MINUTER. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

NUISA.NCE,

A letter was read from Messrs A. Bell & Co, relating • the desired removal of a certain nuisance.

The matter was referred to the Sanitary Committee to report upon.

RIDER OF JURY.

A letter was read from the Colonial Secre tary respecting the rider of the jury on the body of a man named'Payne, who was killed by falling over a fence at Freeman's Bay. His Worship said ib was impossible to keep fences in thorough repair, unless they were attended to every day.

After some remarks from Councillors Cos grave and Daldy, the letter was received. The surveyor reported that the fence had been attended to. '

CULVERT,

A letter was read from the Provincial Secretary, respecting culvert in North road," stating that a second culvert had been made in that district, which was really necessary. His Worship said the action was approved by the surveyor, and the Council had found stone.

COURT CASES,

A letter was read from Mr J. B. Eusaeli respecting some recent cases which had come before the Police Court and which had not had his attention.

His Worship said that he had instructed that where it could be done, the town clerk should represent the council, he was sorry to say however, that justice was not always obtained in our law courts, he acted in the manner he did to save expense to defendants. Councillor Prime said that he had instructed Mr Eussell to appear in all cases for the Council, as there was a good deal of appro brium often cast bpon the Town Clerk, who was said to bring cases out of spite. Councillor Brett thought that the Mayer had acted rightly, as Mr Russell should have received notice in the cases. ,

Councillor PHurst spoke at great length upon the matter, and thought legal expenses fell very heavily upon the poor. Councillor Isaacs objected to the term " poor," in relation to the ratepayers. Councillor Brett asked if Mr Russell would not act for the Council at special retaining fee.

His Worship said Mr Russell would not consent to that.

It was finally resolved on the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Councillor Daldy, " That the matter be referred to the Finance Committee to report thereon."

ACCOtJNTS,

City Council, £1,256 8s 2d ; Water Works, £2; Endowments Revenue, £761 12a 6d ; Loans, £346 10s. Total, £1,366 10a Bd.

FUNDS,

General account : To balance in Bank, £298 2s sd; by account ordered to be paid, £256 8s 2d. Balance credit, £41 14s 3d. Revenue account: Balance in Bank, £1,253 2d; account to pay, £761 123 6d. Balance credit, £491 7s Bd. Special rate account: Balance account, £480 15s lid. Endowment Loan account: Balance Dr., £319 16s Id; accounts to pay, £346 10a. Balance Dr., £666 6s Id. Water Works account: Balance in Bank, £313 18s 7d ; accounts to pay, £2. Balance credit, £311 18s 7d.

LEGAIi OPINION?.

Some opinions were offered to the Council by Mr Russell respecting the action of auditors,1 etc., which were also referred to the Finance Committee for consideration.

WATER SUPPLY.

A communication was read from Mr Firth with reference to some pumps being fixed over the Springs, with some useful sugges-

tiona. _ Councillor Cosgrave moved, and Councillor Hurst seconded, •« That Mr Firth's letter be received with thanks, and that ita kindly suggestions be considered.". DRAIN PIPES. A very communication from Mr Boyle was introduced, but owing to its great length, it was deemed advisible to postpone the reading and discussion until the next meeting.

EEPOET.

The report of the Finance Committee was read ana adopted. Also the surveyors report shewing that the contracts in connec tion with the City Council, were all being carried out in a satisfactory manner. A report was read from Mr Goldle on the sanitary condition ot the city.

i ADVERTISEMENTS. His Worship moved, and Councillor Brelt seconded,—" That the advertisements, etc., for the ensuing quarter be given to the New Zealand Eerald." .-'

*-___— -nrrTrwagtaßaga&fflja.-J. it*M^___mtß___=>__&!*» ■*" Carried. His Worship said he was glad to inform the Council that the Government had con sented to pay the subsidy on the arrears of rates collected. TENDERS FOR LAMP HEADS. Tenders were opened for .the supply of lamp heads to the City Council as follows. FIRE HOSE. A letter was received from Messrs Stone respecting the suppiy of leather Fire Hose to the .Auckland Fire Brigade. Councillor Cosgrave thought canvas might answer, it was used in some towns. The application was at length referred to the Fire Brigade Committee, kiwetwei slaughtubjtouse. application from George Giles, and other butchers was read, requesting leave for tx license to erect a private slaughterhouse. The Mayor moved, seconded by Councillor Hurst that the matter be referred to a sanitary committee to report thereon, and upon slaughterhouses generally. Carried. /

Detective Jeffrey wonld like to see the two young men that showed an old man the way to tho Police Station last night. The steam launch of tho Barraeouta sent ashore this afternoon the armament taken from the yacht Peerless at Samoa. This con sisted of a mounted gun and a number of rifles, carbines and cutlasses together, with some chests containing ammunition and other implements of war. They were handed over to the custody of Mr Barber, the American Consul.

UHB EYUMING STAR, WEDNESDAY, aPj&IL l 9 i»W



A WIDOW LADY can accommodate live gentlemen -with Board and J{oei<icnee ten minufoft' wain from Post-office.— Apply nt this office, A~NTET) } a good TaiJoress, per manent.— Geoige B>yett, City Mart Offices, junction of Queen und Shortland-streets. WANTED, by a young man thoroughly conversant with the Grocery business, a sidjiition as Assistant or Manager; 14 jcars' practical experience ; locul references.—Apply " XYZ," Post-otlicn, Nowmarket. WANTED, a sober single man to drive a team of horses.— Apply at the New Caledonia Hotel, Bymonds-street, at 10 o'clock to morrow morning^ ANTED, a Furnished Bedroom, with partial board if required.—Addre=B HM, at tins office. ANTKD, a respectable Message Boy not under 14 years of age.—William Wilson, Draper, Queen-street. ANTED, Tenders for Metal on the Mount Eden Road. Particulars at the Toll-house.— R Utly, Secretaiy. WANT El), a 1 urnover for a county newspaper.—Apply at this office. AIsTKD, employment by a good Machinist, cither indoor or out.—Apply by letter " MES," at this ofiire. WA IN TE D, a young man accustomed to the Clothing Department —Apply imme diately to J. Levy, 210, Queen-street. u/AMED, a smart active Boy to *' V make liirnself geneially useful.—Apply at Fiji House after 0 p.m. 0. DENNEB has just received « a shipment of unique Sewing Machines three in one—that do Lock-stitch, Chain-Mitch, and Knotted-stitch —Great Centra! Depot, Me Arthur, Shera and Co.'s New Building, Queen-street. WANTED, a thorough competent Small Goods Hand (must be a steady man) for Chns. Burton's New Shop in Arthur's Buildings, Queen-street —(Jhas. Burton, Baker, Parnell. ANTED, a respectable Lad to drive a Baker's Cart.—Mr Lyle, Baker, Wellington-street. ANTED KNOWN, that E. Turner, Hydropathic Practitioner, gives Consultations filEJfi, letters replied to—Alma Villa, Chapel-street ■ W BITING and Book-keeping Taugnt. Separate rooms for Lndies. Schools and Families attended—Address Hr Nicholson, Writing Master, 98, Grey-street, Auckland. __ WANTE D, a light Dog Cart. — Apply Box 100, GPO. WANTbD, a Partner with £300 to join in a Timber Business near Auckland, —Further particulars, apply to H. Partington, 67, ueen-street. ANTED, to make arrangements for a supply of Pheasants. Game, &c,, for the first of the month. —A. Dornwell. BOOT TiiADE,—Wanted, a good Workman; constant employment.—Apply at W. BrownhiH's, 70, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Tlmher, Posts, Kails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at tho lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwator Eoad. All orders attended to with despatch WANTED, an experienced Brewer. None other need apply to Box 31, Post office. __ , \%T ANTED KNOWN, YV that J.MOHEISON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable pricoß.— Address Newton Koad. WANTED KNOWN, that Furni ture of every description, including Drawing room, Dining-room, and Bed-room Suites; Iron Bedsteads and Cote ; Hair, Spring, Wool, Fibre, and Flax Mattresses; Paliasnes, Feather Beds, Bolsters »nd Pillows; Gilt Chimney Glasses, Toilet Glasses, Toilet Ware, Cocoa ana China Mattinß, &c , &c,, all of b.-st quality, and at moderate prices, is on sale at T. and 0. COOKE'S Furnishing Wai chouse, HB, Queen street. Funerals economically furnished. ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bonnd. at a trifling cost. Musio and other Binding done In best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndliwn street. ANTED! Wanted ! Wanted ! to Pell, very cheap—6o dozen drubbing Brushes, 6s 6d to 9s per drzen ; 50 dozen Whitewash Brushes, from 9rt to 2s 6d each ; 60 sets of Shoe Brushes from Is 6d set; large Jars of Assorted Jam, Gd 1b ; sm»ll Jars 7d >b ; Salmon, 9s 6d dozen; Pre served Apples, 51bs for Is.---H. WATTS, Pitt-street. Cuds and Saucers, 5s Gl dozen; 100 dozen Plates, at 3s 9d per dozen. ANTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan 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*- Turhish Bath is now given, in which the breathing of the hot air is dispensed with. The cooling-down process is faecomplishdd without the shock 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 by the Proprietor.—X. [ Y.KES. ANTED, a General Servant ; must understand cooking.—^pply imme diately, Good Hope Dining Rooms, Weliesley-strcet. ANTED to SELL, a large~Ta7 paulin, new, 18 x 20 feet, made of best Russian hemp canvas.—F. C. Otto, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets. : _^ \k»- ANTED, a young" QM to assist *? ** with a baby and at household work, where she may bB made one of the family—Address by letter to Boz 171, Post-office, Auckland. \XTANTED, a good General Servant Vv to cooli and wash.—Mrs Roberton, Cotele, Upper Symonds-street. DBOB.UIT.S WANTED. AUCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGINEER COMPANY. Being the beginning of the Volunteer year, a dozen. or more eligible Men can be talten on'the strength of the above Company. Particulars of admission can be ascertained on application to any of tue officers. WM. ANDERSON, Captain Commanding. HAVING been appointed Agent for the Star Mills, I am now prepared to execute Orders for the following Goods, on ihe most advantageous terms :— Star Brand Flour i Superfine Silt-dressed do Wheat Meal Bran Sharps Maize Meal, &c. \ ' G. W. BINNEY, Queen-street,. Auckland.



WANTED a good General Servant. Apply B-itish Hotel, Qneen-strcet ANTED, twn good Axemen for the Bush —Apnly Shakespeare Hotel. _ N rp _ ■£ Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to know that the undesigned has just received a very superior lot of Saddles, which he is selling at 5!55. each, complete with mounts; Bridles. Cs. (id. each; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goodß proportionately cheap. Save the impor ter's profit, by buying direct from W. S. JO--ES. Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu acturer. Quepn-atrset ANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert. Cabinet Maker, Upholste'er, and General House Furnisher, etc, has just received a large ard well-ftpanrted stock rf Bnelish and American Chairs, which he is offering vary cheap. Good Sound Chair at 4s 4» Cd, ss, and 6s ; warranted to give satisfaction or the money returned. SST > Tote the addresi :— Ihe Cheap Furniture Mattresses, and Ship's Beddinp Esta.hliihment, nearly opposite the Post-office. Shortland-street. WANTFD Known," J no. C. Clough, Machinift, Masefieia's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker ana repairer of Sewing Machines in the pro vince. • All .work snaranteed of best materials and quality, and lowest remunerative charge. ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim her at tho Waikawau Yards. Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. WANTED Known, that Alexander Tait, Blacksmith. &c., haß removed to his new premises, Lome-street, six doors above the old shop, midway between Victoria and Wellesley-streets East. ANTED Known, where. Cheap Iron and Brass Caßtings can be had with dispatch, and at astrnlehine low prices :—Ship Dumps, Is $ It.; Rudder Binds, Dove-tail Plates, flenoTat BrflSß Work, Is fid $ lb; Iron Castings, tfasb Weights, IBs OWt; Fire Bars. Ids IP cwt; Ship C.istiiiirs of every cloficriplion, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and single purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes. Grates. Ptove Metals, all proportiona tely cheap at ,T. KKLLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price gtven for old Iron and Brass. \\TAKTJSD KNOWN] that D. vv GOLDTK is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber wnd other Building Materials, including Rushes, Poors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, House Blocks. Poptf, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shifts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths. Shingles, &c, &c, at tho lowest market price, <it his Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED to SELL. 600 rolls of Paperhaneings at Cd per roll, 53 per dozen ; 25 dozen Cut Tumblers from 8s to lla.per dozen; 1 case of Wax Fiuit, with glass shades, from 5s 6d each; Rlatc Pen ile, 8s per grosp; boxes, 6 Pencils in each box, 9d por dozen boxes ; Riding Whips, Is Gd each; Bass Brooms, In; about 6,000 Chairs, Tables, Chests of Drawers, Sofas, and Toys of all sortn, only Id and 2d each; pint bottles of good Ink, three for 23 Od ; small bottles, lOd per dozen; Hams, lOd ft; Bacon, 7rt 1b ; good Blue, lOd lb ; Cayenne Pepper, 5d per bottle, worth Is; Bead Mats from Is to 3s Cd ; Bead Baskets, from Is to 4s Cd each; good Pens, Is per groRS ; Box Creaml id Note Paper, 5 quires, for Is; 400 Looking Glasses, 3d to Is each; pint bottles of Ink, 88 per dozen ; C.OOO assorted Combs, only 2d eafh1 Ladies' Hiding Whips from 9d to 2s each; superior Work Boxes from 4n 6d to 6s, less than cost; large lot of Dolls ; cheap lot of ChUnona from Is 4d; Plates from Sd each; lot of assorted Ribbons cheap; Fancy Soap liabics, only 2d each, la Cd pir doz n; good Needles, only 6d per 100 ; and a variety of other tilings cheap; 20 boxes of Artificial Flowers, very chean.-Apply to H. WATTS, General Dealer, Pitt street. pHORAL HALL. KING ARTHUR WILL BE PERFORMED on SATURDAY. , . ——' 1 ALEXANDER, the Jeweller, has on view, and for tale, ihe Largest and Most Complete MUSICAL BOX ever imported in the Colonies, Playing THIRTY-SIX of the most Modern Tunes. A LEXANDER, the Jeweller, " shows at hig establishment a TRIUMPH of MECHANISM —a Musical Box—with changeable Cj' lindcre, standing on a Beautiful Inlaid Table. i ALEXANDER, the Jeweller, respectfully invitrs all to INSPECT and HEAR HIS MUSICAL BOX, the like of which has not boon seen before in the Colonies. pHOEAL HALL. KING AETHUR WILL BE PERFORMED on SATURDAY. p O A L S. Ex ♦ Witch of the Waves,' @ Newcastle. Having purchased the above Cargo, we are pre pared to sell the same Cheap, either delivered or at ship's aide. Those desirous of laying in a Winter Supply Bhould not loose this opportunity of doing so. W. & G. WINSTONE. « O> TT 011 HOB*RT TOWN .JijjwfeflSL The favorite trading barque BELLA MARY, Captain G. MoAbthdb, will sail on SATURDAY next. For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board, or to STONE BROS., Agents. -i "k ?!k T?OK, GISBORNE AND i^M^^Jj NAPIER. PRETTY JANE Will leave TO-MORROW, at 12 o'clock noon. W. LODDEB. STRAYED, at Mangare, aßlackaiuJ Tanned Sheep or Cattle Dog, about 8 months old.—Owner can have it by applying to W. M. Hall, Mangam npHE Misses Craig's Pupils will _L assemble on Monday, 24th instant.—Grahame atreet, April 18, 1876. ISSES BEALE and LANE beg to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that they have commenced business, aa Milliners and Dressmakers in Victoria-street, a few doors from the Royal Mail Hotel, where they are prepared to execute with care and despatch all ord rs entrusted to them. RITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. The Annual Pnblic Meeting of- the above will be held in the Hall of the Young Men's Christian Asso ciation THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, the 19th instant. Chair to be taken at 7.30 p.m., by the Yen. Arch deacon Maunsell. Addresses will be delivered by Rev. E. C. Stewart, late Secretary to the Church Missionary Society, Calcutta; Rev. B. Backhouße, and other gentlemen. , Collection at the close. "■ - I .'■ .:...■•■• i liji'j-



[Established 11 Yearß.] • new akd second-hand Clothier and Genkual Dealer, Wellcsley-street East. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.-B.—Arrangements can be made for the Purchase of ClothiDg, Books, &c., at private houses. A UCKLAND COLLEGE & GRAMMAR ii. SCHOOL. The Second Quarter will bfgin on FRIDAY, 21st instant. FREDERICK X MO'3. Secretary. BOAED OF .EDUCATION, The Training Class will be resumed on MONDAY EVENING next at Mr. Worthinjrton'e, Hobson street, notice of which is hereby Given to Assistant and Pupil Teachers, who are reminded that this Class is established by the Board for their benefit. , FREDERICK J. MOSS, Secretary. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested .£240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Inßured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Gooclß, and Freight Insured, by steamerß and sailing veflsels Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID. GKO. P. PIERCE. Malinger. ri O A L ! CO A L WANGAREI COAL YARD, Breakwater, Eoad. The Undersigned has great pleasure in announcing to the Public that lie is now prepared to supply this superior Coal, suitable either for Steam or House hold purposes, in any quantity, at tho following prices:— Per ton. For Screened, delivered in the City .. .. 27s For Screened, at the Yard ... 25s For Unscreened, delivered in the City.. .. 22s For Unscreened, at the Yard 20s By the Beat Load, at the Yard 17s By the Bat Load, at the Mines loOs WALTER SLOANE, Agent.' '• N.B.—For Household purposes this Coal is un equalled, being cheap, clean, yiefcijig [a great heat, and totally free from sulphur. W.S. "fVESIRABLE SITE for a Country JLJ' Residence. —For Sale in a convenient situation at OmhiiDga, with double frontage to the main roads, a choice plot of thirteen acres of good l»nd. Will be sold in ono or more lots to suit purchasers. Suitable cither for a Getleman's Residence or a Market Garden—Apply to FJemlng and Stevenson, House and Land a Rents, Onehunga. FOR SALE,.6 years' Lease of a Boarding House, doing a fair trade. Furniture and Effects can be taken at a valuation.—For parti culars, apply at this office. O BE SOLD, a Bargain, a Photo graphic Gallery, in full working order, doing a fair business, with Cameras, Lens, and all requisites. - *PPly to Joseph G. Percy, Saddler, Durham street FOR immediate Sale, on easy terms, a comforttible four-roomed House, with good well, Ac, and freehofd allotment. 06 x £0 feet, in Alma Place, Ireland-street. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR Positive Sale (cheap), a first class BAKERY ; business doing a good trade in Aucklai d. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved FARM cf 81 Acres, with House, die, about 13 Miles from Town. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, Remarkably Cheap "a Comfortable Four-joomed COTTA GE, withgood Well, &c, in Ruasoll-stieet, i-outh Newton. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No. 8. Queen-street. TtfT v R T a SHORE. For Sale or Lease, that Handsome Villa Residence adjoining De^onport Hall, erected by the late D. Bum. Ksq, having a well-laid out Orchard and Kitchen Garden ; also a Padoock adjoining—Apply K. and R. Duder, House and Land Agents. OR BALE, a Wheel Shoeing Plate—Apply to A Mackie, Coach Builder, Durham-street. M O d N T ALBERT. To Let, for three years, a well finished 7-roomed House, with < very convenience, back-tiouse, cow slied, good view, etc., etc., together with 5 acres of of first-class volcanic soil, good orchard and garden. B. C. GREENWOOD, Land and Commission Agent, Market House. TO LET, Two good Rooms in a i private house, tuitable for two ladies or a married couple.—Apply at this office. O LET, a good Grocery Business, with six-roomed House.—H. Partington, 57, Queen-street HPO LKT, in Parnell, a nine-roomed X House, furnished.—For particulars, apply to Captain McGregor, on the Wharf. TO LET, a five-roomed House in Hardinge-street.— Apply to Mrs Thos. Craig, Grahame-atreet. TO LET, a House of six apartments, in the Karaogahape Goad, oppesite Mr Nathan's residence.—Apply to A. Somervell, West-street, Newton. DEVONPORT (North Shore) — Several Houses to Let, furnished ana unfur-> nished.—R. and R. Duder, House Agents. TO LET, an eight-roomed House opposite Mr Reader Wood's, Brighton Road, Parnell.—W Flood, 6, Insurance Buildings. itf O ~T I (3 E. I am the only direct Importer of T. Kussell and Sons Gold and Silver Watches. - For proof, compare my prices to others in the Trade. Orders taken for class of Watch, and, 10 per cent chaigad over v expenses. F. H. Lewisson keeps the larjest as nrtment of Geld and Silver Watches in New Zealand. F. H. LEWISSON, Opposite the Union Bask. B3?" Price List of Watches sent free of Cost. ffWWdsWlvXlir BUILDERS". Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 4 o'clock on Monday, 2_th instant, for Building about 50 Cjains Stone Wall. J. D. JACKSON, Onehunga. T O. O. T. Pioneer Cricket Club, No. 1. Members, ana those desirous of joining the above Club, are requested to meet on Friday, 21st instant, at 7.30 p.m.. Temperance Hall, to elect a Captain and Match and Managing Committee, &c, by permission of the W.O.T , P.L. Ko. 1,1.0. G.T. C. B. ANDREW. T~~ ' O. gT~ T. The Members of the Pioneer Lodge, No. 1, are re quested to attend the Lodge on Thursday Evening, at 7.30, principally to welcome the Officers and Mem bers of the Pearl'of Peace Lodge of H.M.S. Pearl. All members of the Order are invited to be present. By order of the W.C T. , . BERNARD J. E^AM, Secretary. Z. A.—AUCKLAND BAT • . TERY. The Annual Meeting of the BatVry will be held in the Drill-shed on Thursday, the 20tl± instant, at 7.30 pjm. Business: To receive Report and Balance-sheet. ■ ■'.'. J. HERBERT BURNS, I Captain, Commanding.



PEINCE OF WALES THEATRE. -a Lessee R. J DeLias. Stage Manager G. W. Collier. IAST NIGHTS OF MR. AND MRS. F. M. BATES. THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, FEOU F H 0 U I Frou Frou Mrs. F. M Bates Hevry Sdrtorys .. .. Mr: F. M. Bates. Friday Evening — Grand Fashionable Mght!— Comp imentary Beuefit to Mrs. Baies —Special Pro gramme ! " Houejmoon' and " Guy Manuering." Box Plan at Upton's, where tickets maybe obtained and seats secured. T OKNE-STREBT HALL TO-MGHT! TO-NIGHT! TONIGHT! AND ALL THIS WEEK ! MR. WILTSHIRE, The Unbeaten and Undefeated, in his Great Pedes trian Feat, acc.mpanied by the LITTLE WONDER from 8 p.m. till 11 p.m. Doora open day and night Admiesion-ONE .-HILLTNG. Evenings, from 8 till 11 pm , 2s. Beason Tickets, 12s. /~1 I T Y~ HALL. CEAD MILLE FAILTHE. TO-HICHTJ TO-NICHT! TEITJMPHANT SUCCESS OP EVERETT'S ORIGINAL GREAT HIBERNICON! OR, MIRROR OF IRELAND, COMPBISING FORTY MAGNIFICENT VIEWS OF THE CHOICEST IRISH SCENERY!!! Among which may be specially mentioned, UPPER AND LOWER LAKES OF KILLARNEY, SA.OKVILLE-STREET, DUBLIN, St, PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL (By Night), FAMOUS MEETING OF THE WATERS, &c. DUBLIN BAY (changed from Day to Night, &c.) •THE COMEDIES (Written expressly for the Great Hibernicon by Garnet Walsh, Esq , Melbourne, and E. Lewis Scott, Esq., Sydney), are supported by the following powerful cast: MISS A. STONEEAM as Mollie (Barneifs Swed hearlj MISS BE VERB, as Charlotte fSister to Tourist} MR. G. HOLLOW AY as Peabody Doolittle (Tourist) MR. JOHN P. O'NEILL an Barney (the GuideJ MR. CHAS WALLACE (the Hon Julius Flvffardorf Cvffee, Esq.,, Valet to Tourist) MR. HY, RYAN, as Muldoon (Pig and Whistle Hotel) MR. JOHN COUGHLAN (the Irish Piper). THTS MUSICAL PORTION OP THE ENTER TAINMENT under the supervision of LUSCOMJi! SKARiSLL, the Talented Composer and Pianist. MR JOHN COUGHLAN'S (the Celebrated Irish Piper) SELECTIONS EVERY EVENING. Doors open at 7 SO; commence at 8. m~ PRICES OF ADMISSION-3S, 2s s and Is. GRAND MATINEE on SATURDAY, April 22, for Schools and Families commencing at 230 pm Admission ; Adult, Is; Children, 6&. D. EVERETT, Proprietor. CHAS. HOLLOW AY, Stage Manager. p H O R A L HALL. KING ARTHUR WILL BE PERFORMED on SATURDAY. HOPE OF AUCKLAND.TENT> 1.0. R., S.U. NOTICE. On account of an error on the part of the Letting Committee of Lome-street Hall, we are compelled to hold our Tea and Concert in the Temperance Hall, Albei t-street^ , 10. E,., S. O. Hope of Auckland Tent. Annual Tea and Concert to be held at the Tem perance Hall, Albert-street, THIS (WiCDNJBrtUAY) EVENING, 19th April Chair to be taken by His Worship the Mayor. Tea at half-past 6 ; C( nce> t at 8 o clock f dmission to Tea and Concert, Is .6d ; Concert only, Is. PROGRAMME— Speech-His Worship the Mayor Piano Solo—Herr Butschkow Report of -<ecret»ry Song, Kathleen Mavourneen- Miss Eager » Reading-Mr McMaster Sot'g, "Magic of Mutic"—Mrs Mitchell Instrumental Duet Song—Mr Harding Intermission of Ten Minutes. Piano Solo—Miss.Edger I Song—Mr Ryan Speech—Mr tiemus Song (Muriell)—Mrs Mitchell Recitation—Miss *. Carr Song Comic, " Bother the Men'I —Mr D. Robertson Song, Sen'st Thou at Even—Mias Edger Piano Solo—Heer Butechkow GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. DIOCESAN" Choral Association.— Easter Soiree, at St. Matthew's Church, This (Wednesday) Evening, at 7 p.m. ATEBLOO QUADRANT Boarding and Day School, conducted by Mrs. Norman. The Second Quarter of the year will commence on Wednesday, 19tn. April, 1876. THURSDAY, APRIL 20. APPLES! APPLES! APPLES! Ex Bella Mary, from Hobaut Towi^ and Hero, from Sydney. LEVI W. EATON HAS received instructions from H. S. Meyers, to sell by auction, at his Mart, on Thursday, 20tu instant, at half-paßt 10 o'clock, 300 cases APPLES. aßßorted qualities. 10 cases Pears Ex HERO: 17 cases Oranges 1 case Mandarins 500 dozen Island Oranges. THURSDAY, APRIL 29. HANDSOME WALNUT FURNITURE, PIANO, ETC., DEDWOOD. M. JONES AND CO. HAVE been favored by instructions from Mr Edward Owen (who is leaving th< colony), to sell by auction at his Residence, Ded wood, oppotite Ponaonby Hall, on Thursday, th< 27th April, at 11 o'clock. His Handsome Ehglish Imported H^USEHOLI . | FUR NIT ORE of the very best make and ii good order, comprising — Drawing-roorx Suite, Walnut and Green Rep, Piano orte b; D Almaine and Co, Loo Table. Hand Painte< Vases, Timepiece, Pier Ulass, Mahog*n Telescope, Dining Table, Side Boards Couch, Arm Chairs, and CoHirs, Circula .. Fenders, Ash Pans, Carpets, Oilclothi Curtains, Side-table marbled top,' Wheele and Wilson C-binet Sewing Machiae, Mahc ! gany and Marble Toilet Tab c and Wast stand and Ware, Iron Bedsteads an i BeddiDg ! Glassware, Dinner and Tea Services : ' Kitchen and Cooking Utensils Double Harrel Guns, Revolver Garden Chair, Roller, and Tools I Lot of Poultry, &o, &c • ; 9 Venetian Blinds, imported, very superior, wH patent self-acting roller.



B. TONKS] fB f> d* THURSDAY, APRIL 20. WAIKATO BOPS ! WAIKATO HOPS \ B. TONES AND CO. ARE instructed to sell by auction, on Thursday, the 20ih instant, at 11 oVJook, 20 bags Wfiibato Bops; a really msgmflcen sample THURSDAY, NOON. EXTENSIVE .SALE OF FRUIT, JAM, Hi>'PS, ETC. EX BELLA MARY FROM HOBART TOWN. E,. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at his Mart Queen-street, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock noon, ex Bella Mary, from aobart Town, A Lariret and Well-assorted Shipment of Fruit, .Tarn, &c C—lo7 cases— APPLES, consist of Boaeh Pippinß 1—164 cases—Golden Pippin, Pesrmain, Alexer, X—l2o cases—a lexerder, KiDstone Pippin, THL.- 37 cases—Horton Pippin Stone Pippin, HH- 21 cases—wellington Pippin, Berchalls JM— 40 cases- .Tnhnson's Isle of White, and . W— Roacher, Pippins, Painted Pear- W— 40 cases-mains Additions Claygate and JB— 20 cases- Lamb-ar.bev Peimains, Crows Ksgs, Bltnhetm OraDge, Golden Harvey, French Crabi, *teel Pippins, Stunner Pippus. Won* pareils, Fuffens. Person's Plate. PJBABS—Napoleoc,CharmOi.teUe, Beurre Dielle, Broom Park, Paris, Sweet. Wilson—6o cases Jams, assorted lib ting Johnson Bros- 100 cases Jams, »sso>ted lib tins Hoiryd & Co—so Gases Jama, asaoited lib tins C—4 bags Onions 2 bates Hops. MONDAY, APBIL 24. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE &EFFECTS 9 HOBSON-STREfiT. M. JONES & 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-street, on Monday next, 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, The Whole of his Household Furniture ana Effects: Mahogany and Green Bep Drawingroom Suite, Centre Table, 2 Pianofortes, Mahogany Sideboard and Telescope Table, Chairs, Couches, Mahogany Bed-room Furniture, 4c, &0., &c. Horse, Phseton, and Silver-mounted Harness. For particulars see Catalogues. FRIDAY, APRIL 21. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, the 21st instant, at 11 o'clock, >> General Household Furniture, &c, &o. SAMUEL COCHRANE &ISON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MAY 2nd. BY ORDER OF THE AUCKLAND IM PROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. GRANT & MORTON HAVE been favoured with instnitv. tions to lease by public auction, aitheir mart, Tues day, May 2nd, at 12 o'clock noon, NINEY-NINE YEARS' LEASE OF MAGNIFI CENT RESIDENCE SITES, ALBERT BAR BACK RESERVE. Section 3-3 large Allotments, Nob. 13, 14, and 15, having 58 f?e,t frontage to the Park Road, with a depth of 169 feet Section 3—2 do., 57 feet by 169 feet, fronting Alfred staeet Section 3-^-1 do., Corner of French andCßorke streets Section 3—3 do., 65 feet by 182 test, fronting O'Rorke street Section 4—3 do., 60 feet by 150 feet, fronting CRorke* street The above are the only unsold Residence Sites re maining in the Park. Sections i. 5, and 6-Building Allotments, having frontages to Wellesley-street Kast, Rutland-street, Howe-street, and Aberorombie-street. The Auctioneers would call special attention to this Hale, which affords the last opportunity to com mercial men of securing sites for Villa Residences iv the Albert Park Reserve. The lots specified above are the only ones unsold, and some of them are larger than those previously offered. The banosome and substantial buildings erected and in course of erection on this Reseive will matte the locality the most attractive and charming as well as most convenient for gentlemen having business in the city. ATTJ , FTION ig also ca ,i ed to the A LLOTMFNTB in WELIESLBX-BTREIJT EaST, which as BUSI NESS SITJttS are unquestionably FIRST-CLASS, as this street is the MAIN THOROUGHFARE from the CITY, with largely increasing suburbs. , V&~Purcliaserg may build in wood on any part the property. lithotrraphe Plans can be obtained at the Mart, and the Offices of the Improvement Commissioners. Conditions of sale and all particulars on application to Auctioneers. . , • , » THURSDAY, APRIL 20. DESIRABLE VILLA RESIDENCE. ELEGANT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. HANDSOME WALNUT PIANOFORTE. WATER-COLOUR PAINTINGS. 'MICROSCOPE, GALVANIC BATTERY, &c, Ac, &o. AT PONSONBY. HPHE subscribers Lave received in- JL stractions from j. C. Hoyte, Esq, who is leav ing the colony, to sell by public auction, at hi residence, Ponsonby Road, adjoining All Saints'"" Church, on Thursday, 20th instant, at 11 o'clock, The whole of his Valuable and Choice Household Furniture, Splendid Walnut Pianoforte Water-colour Paintings, Micros, t cope, Galvanic Battery, Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bed-room Furniture, Kitchen Utensils, &c.. \ Full particulars will be given in a future issue. Catalogues are now ready at the offices of the auctioneers. And at 12 o'clock— ,; . The Comfortable Family Residence, eoentlyi erected, containing Drawiog-room 16x14," Dining-room 16 x 20, both fitted with register grates, and the dining-room with bay window, two Bed-rooms, each 14 x 16, three smaller : ones. Pantry, Kitchen, and Wash-house; the ' whole thoroughly finished throughout, and ' ■ the ceilings all plastered; the ground com prises two allotments 80ft frontage to tho , , Ponsonby Road, by 260 ft. to Ponsonby » Terrace, and is neatly laid out as flower 3 | garden, orchard, &c. ■ f ' i 9 SAMUEL COCHRANEfIfe SON, . Auctioneers. :; •' ; ? MELBOURNE.MADE CLOTHING, 7 [CRIMEAN SHIRTS, SUPER WATER-.-:. 1 j PROOF CLOTHING. FRENCH " 7 SMERINOS. FRENCH. TWILLS, LUS i iTRES, REPPS., BLANKETS, NECK ». TIES, FELT HATS. CARPET AND v f :BLACK BAGS, PORTMAKTEUS, AND v ;. a variety of goods in the t d SAME LINE. | c. &h,lsaacs 7;;, . *:£"?■? HAVE received instructions to sell: } by auction, at an early daire, without reserve; ■ fch to close consignments, a large parcel of the'abovo due notice of.whlch •will be given in a future Issue.