£ttn<s, because we considered that such ap propriations are illegal, that the money be- Jtongdtto the Sinking Fund (the creditors sjecarity). that such illegal appropriations would.'" /ge the city's credit, and that if i4bey:-^/- wed to accumulate the city may tby-and-by be compelled, at great incon venience, to replace the money and pay the expense of a lawsuit. Corraotly speaking there is no "pay" attached to the office of auditor. The Council have all alone: voted the auditor's salary, but we have persistently refused to concede to the Council the right to do so. We should not have done our duty to the rate-payers had we done so The independence of future auditors would have been destroyed, and the power to make things pleasant would immediately have been secured. Fifteen guineas each has teen the fee we have hitherto charged. When the waterworks accounts come to be audited the fee will necessarily be higher, but the proper position of this matter is. this: if the auditor's charge is excessive, let the Council resist it. Mr. Fraser and myself have not canvassed the 16G5 rate payers, who, having paid their rates, are entitled to vote, not so much because of the amallness of the fee, but because we consider that if we have done our duty and tho rate payers think so, and they have no confidence in us, they should show it by returning 718 by a large majority. We feel that it is a matter of more importance to the rate payers than to us. I am obliged to the numerous friends who, unasked, have told me that they would vote for me, and I aay now to others what I have said to them —" If you vote for me, vote also for ?yj> Fraser." My reason for asking this is that I have worked with or after each ftf the other candidates; that, therefore, I know their capabilities ; and I unhesitatingly state, after due deliberation, th^ should I be elected, I would rather havf>_ Mr Fraser as my co-auditor than any two o f the others.—l am, etc.,—J WAYMOUTPi, 33 Exchange Buildings.—2sth February, 1876.

To the Editor of the Star.

Slß,—ls it absolutely necessary the City Auditorship should be a permanent appoint ment ? if so, whence the necessity of the Act making them elective? Why not do away with the law and make the appoint ment of councillors permanent? while there is no doubt of the ability of the late audi tors. It is possible clauses may creep in from making any appointment almost perma nent, and tbe longer they hold it the more likely tb'ey are to resent any other persons being appointed. The fact of the auditors having disallowed certain items should make no difference to the City Board ; they are aimply doing their duty, and doubtless there are others who will be found equally inde pendent ; so let the chances pass round, and we shall be stire to learn wherein lies the ambition over and above t the fees ; for the payment usually paid will little more than pay the advertising accounts of the candi dates.—Yours, J. Moore, Auckland.

THE YACHT RACE.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, —I observe that you devote a leading article on Wednesday to what your reporter terms the splendid yacht race round Tiritiri ■on Tuesday last. To call it a race is simply absurd, the time occupied by the winning boat, viz, nine and a half hours, at once shows th<j rate of sailing, what little wind there vas, veering from S S.W. to R.SE. Therefore I gay most distinctly that Tuesday's MOe, if such you call it, was not a fair test of bailing or speed. Ido not state that the Secret and Daphne cannot beab the Peerless beating to windward on short tack, for I b'eieve that they will, but that they are faster boats on a passage of even a hundred miles on equal terms (that ia an equal proportion of canvass according to the size of the boats remains yet to be proved; or give the Peerless a single-reef breeze over a hundred mile course, and she will not lack backers against and Auckland boat. The Peerless, evidently, was built and fitted out as a pleasure boat with accommoda tion and fittings superior to anything that ever appeared in this port in the shape of a yacht. She is now after coming off an ocean voyage, and is rigged for such, not carrying even gafftopsails. Put our Auckland yachts in the same position, reducing their canvas to ocean-going trim, then if they can beat. the Peerless the liberal-minded and unpreju diced part of the nautical people of Auckland will be satisfied that she is beaten, but not till then. And if beaten fairly no "one will be more ready to acknowledge it than—Yours, &c.,D.'H. MgKenzie.—P.S. .No one can justly accuse me of a desire to depreciate our own built craft, for no one in the place is more interested in the Auckland shipping than I am. At the same time I should like to accord a Btranger coming to our shores fair-play, and sot have her dubbed a duffer •without a fair trial.—D. H. MgKenzie. [We hardly thik our correspondent is justified in attributing to anyone the opinion that the Peerlees is " a duffer." But it is quite use less for a challenging boat to plead after the race that she was not prepared for the contest.—Ed. 12.8.] ,

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

OPENING NIGHT OP THE LYDI*. HOWARDE OPIIRA-DI-CAMER A. TROUPE. To night the Prince of Wsles Theatre will be re opened by Miss Lydia Howarde, one of the (jreatpst burlesque actresses in the Australian colonies, who ' makes her first appearance here in the character of Chilperic, King of the Gauls. We have occasionally had good burlesque actressen, but in our opinion, from what we saw at rehearsal tbis morning, the people of Auckland will be agreeal ly astonished at the manner In which this lady sustains the tide role of Ch leenc Miss Howarde acts and sings with a vivacity we have seldom seen in any other artiste. She in well sup ported by Mdlle SolaDgi Navaro. who we predict will rather astonish the audience with her gay and piqua? t acting. Mr Power, who takes the part of Fatout, is also in our opinion above the leral of ordiuiry bur lesque actors. On the whole we have never seen three better artistes on the boards of this theatre 'J'l.e gcenery by Thornton has been specially prepared, and represents the • ruids Grove, Chiiperic's Palace, and the Illuminated Gardens. Several characters in this pieoe are highly humorous, especially the introduction of Neddy, and the Court physician, and the umbrella army with accompanying chorus: Rain, rain, go away, Come again, ar other day. As the little childen say. THE LYNCH FAMILY. The bells of this gifted family rang out merrily last night to the amusement of a good house of portly and other individuals. The melodies of the previous evening were mostly repeated with equal success. The selections on the handbells, the sirs on the standbeils, and the minstrelsy en the clock bells we re all performed with that carelul precision and truth fulness which have won a colonial reputation for the Australasian Bellringers. The comic soi>gs of Mr Keeley were received with immense applause, as were the'solos on the pis.no by Mrbtatham, This evening, the last night but one, will be an extraordinary treat, aid under tie patronage of his Excellency the Mar quis and Marchioness of Normanby, who will be present on this occasion. A splendid programme ha 3 been prepared for this evening, including new melodies and new songs, and a farce of unusual interest. FAREWELL CONCRRT. Mr Alec. O'Brien, well known In dramatic and musical circles, as the " Original India rubber Man," v about to leave Auckland, perhaps never to return. Previous, therefore to his departure for Sydney, a number of his appreciating friends have determined »p Rive a.grand complimentary concert to Aleo, and in which most of the leading professional and amateur Went will be brought into requisition. A programme oigrettinterest is being prepared for the concert, Particulars of which will shortly appear. ' , MR BtTGER'B LAST LECTURE. . "he third and last.of Mr John Bather's lectures on o* -n reitt Pyramid" was delivered last tvening in « David's ichool-room, Rev T. B Dudley in the ofcwr. The lecturer briefly reviewed the leading Points of his previous lee.ures, and than dealt with me speculations of his present discourse, in which he would endeavour to give a meaning to the mystical PKamidof Jeez=h. The two qupstions t3 be consi-. acred were, who was the builoer? and what was the maidine? Originally, said the lecturer, there was an inscription on the side of the building but no one naa copied it, and in the course of ages it had become SriiS . • and finaUy disappeared. That inscription, thought might hv- given the name and nleroijT/ Ay A> "ebruary nuui,-"-^"'- " Jfr% , gooa/ f s£ ; '>v '

Batgcr proceeded to consider the object of the pyramid, which fulfilled the passage of Isaiah—"lt shall be for a witness of tbe Lord of Hosts in the land of Egypt." There is also a theory derivable from the facts of the pyramid, which, if Its truth be established, is all important, its object being to shew that that nation, upon whose dominions the sun never sots, is a portion of the lost ten tribes of Israel. Mmv other sugges tions were brought forward from modern antiquarians in relation to the Great Pyramid, which, if true, would aid by new lieht in shewing that the Bible is a, divine revelation. Votes of thanks were awarded to tbe 'lecturer and singers, and, after the benediction hai been pronounced by Mr Dudley, the meeting separated. "KING ARTHUB." The repet'tion of this opera at the fihoi'al Hall last evening wr.u'd have attracted a much larger audience thin the few who were present, if timely notici had been given of the performance. As it Was it Would h*ve beea unreasonable to havo anticipated a greater number, The tffect of the empty benches was not altogether imperceptidle upon the performers, but in many particulars a decided improvement was dis cernible. The 2nd and 3 d acts were condensed into one, as also the 3rd and 4th, so that the curtain pnlv fill twice during the opera. Prompted by the insinua tionof one of ourmorninp; contemporaries, we strainei our ears esgerly for a trace of Offenbach, but failed to dete t any. The music abounds with imitations of Spohr. Gr.unod, and Verdi, and there are introduced several airs from Herve's operas, and from a well known collection of nursery rhymes Perhaps it was the latter which suggested to our friend's imagination the name of Offenhach. But this is a digression. Whether it was the half empty hall or an increa=ed confidence in the actors, we certainly heard sit that was said and sung With much greater clearness than on Tuesday eve' in?. What struck us most last night was a want of unity and completeness in the develep ment of the plot The situations are hot made the most of, particularly at the ploao of a scoj". where the effect is eon?eqivntiy rather tame. No doubt c niensure of ihis tatuerorn ispecnHiT to amat-urper fonnances, The tiiutrtO we liked better ova second haaring. Tt ratiy be of too classic »1 a style for some tastes, out it has the merit of being free from incon evuity. Tin choruses were Riven with much Sfreater precision than on the first occasion, the Knights, ladies, pages and fairios being more «t home in their respective parts King Arthurmarte n great hit with his i larinet solo Guinevere and Vivien were admiable as before, and the others played well throughout. We are el-id to learn th*t the financial rtsult of ihis op-ra is likely to exceed the most sanguine expectation of those who have bren concerned in its preparation and prodnction. "What is to be the next ? Sigma.

A Quarterly meeting of the TTnitea" Order of Free Templars took place last evening in the Christian Meeting House Cook-street. There was a l^rge attendance of members. The Secretary in his state ment Slid, the first Lodge of the Order was instituted on the 16th September last when eleven members j lined. After its formation we faini great difficulty in bringing to our aid such help as our cause required. But the times have cantred. Many of the rial friends of Timiierance who stood nloof, or doubled the propriety of » connection with ns nrn rail)inJf to our aid Tl)«» returns from the cut districts, give the most gratifiiig ati.'urance-of inc.reasirg^ prosperity and v tinntfi success. We now nuuil> r nine Ledges, having 1056 members. The Recretaty then rsad lottos from Waikato, Nelson, Napier, Gisborne, mid Fiji for Chaitess to open Lodges of the order in these distiicts,

Latest Despatches.

(BY JjEW ZEALAND CABLE.)

ENGLISH NEWS,

THE SUEZ CiiNAL DEBATE

[reutek's special telegrams.] LONDON. February 22. The Commons have voted the amount re quired for the purchase of the Khedive's shares in the Suez Canal. —Mr Gladstone and Mr Lowe attacked the details of the trans action, but defended the purchase as a political act calculated to strengthen the Empire. The Alfonsists are triumphant over the ■ Calists. The latter are flying to the frontier. The French elections resulted in triumph for the Moderate Republican party. Buffet ia deflated and has resigned. General Schenck, the American Ambas sador to London, has resigned on account of the impending trial in connection with the Emma mine.

THE SUEZ MAIL.

[PEE ALBION AT THE BLUFF.]

Madrid, February 16. The Cortes has been opened by King Alfonso. London, February 16. Mr C. S. B>ead, a teDant farmer, finding re sistance to agricultural reform on the part of his colleagues insuperable, has retired from Government. Mr Salt, member for Stafford, succeeds to the Secretaryship of the Local Government Board. Mr Proctor, an astronomical writer, has seceded from the Catholic Church. £40,000 has been promptly subscribed for building a church in Leeds, in response to an appeal of the Bishop of Ripon. The six frigates of the detached squadron are ordered to leave the East Indies for the Mediterranean at Christmas. The extrvagant price of meat is again a subject of public discussion. A bill for a new railway between London and Briehtnn has been proposed. The capital is £2,100,000 subscribed.

Lieutenant Cameron reached Loanda in safety on November 19, with 57 followers. He has crossed the Continent from east to west, at the head of the Livingstone East Coast Expedition. The four directors, manager and sub-man ager of the City and County Bank, are charged with publishing a false prospectus and balance-sheet, and are committed to trial. Two men, the only survivors of the brig Dagmar, arrived at Liverpool with a story of sufferings similar to the Cospatrick recital twelve months ago. A terrible disaster happened opposite Gravesend. The old wooden training ship Goliath, with 500 boys aboard, caught fire, and was soon a mass of flames. Boats at once;rendered assistance. At the last moment Captain .Boucheir, his wife and two daughters, leaped from a height of 25 feet into the water. They were picked up by the boats. The schoolmaster and eleven boys are missing^ The escape of the rest was wonderful. • ,

Eight persona have been killed by a boiler explosion at Ballymaconnell, Ireland. They were sitting in the boiler house, and were blown to atoms. • .

A case of cholera occurred on board the Seraphis, the Prince of Wale 3 frigate, at Calcutha. The ship's corporal died after a few hours' illness.

THE CITY OF AUCKLAND.

This vessel, our best known London and Auckland trader hauled away from the wharf this afternoon a full ship, and anchored in '•he stream in readiness to sail for London on Monday morning. She has a valuable cargo consisting of wool, kauri gum, cotton, tallow and other colonial produce, and also takes a full complement of passengers. This morning 1 the scene on board was a very lively one. and her good-tempered skipper, Captain Rails, and his officers had their hands full, what with passengers bringing their effects on board, the crew taking in stores, &c. &c. The following ia a complete list of her passengers:— . Passengers—Saloon : Mr and Mrs Shillhjgton and infant, Miss Mary and Miss Rebecca Shillington, Miss Wray, Mr and Mrs J. a. Campbell, Master J. Camp bell, Mr Jno. Kerr, Mr W. J. Darby, Mr W. H. Mahoney. Steerage: Mr and Mrs E. Stephens Mr and Mrs Slater, Mr and Mrs Jas Kedfern and six children, Mr and Mrs E Farneit Mr and Mrs H, Wood, and Master Woods, Mrs Oeden,' Mrs Hewitt and child, Misses Sarah Hay, C. Bailey, G. Bailey, Martha Jael, Chapman, Messrs T. W Card, W. GalH ver. Peter Keburi. Chas. Henining, A. MrKersie M. McHaleGeo. Bails, Jno, Fietcher, HeniyMoss, Jaoob Edwards, Middletou, U. C. Lawrence, "Win. Rank head. The " City" was to clear oub this after, noon. .. . c

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before t)r Home and — Beetham, Esq.,

Justices)

FORGETFUL OF HER SEX.

Elizabeth Deidrick, a lady .with a feather, was fined 5s and costs for tbe .unladylike offence of being drunk list nigat.

' THEPBACH KAII). ' 10, Millett was charged with feloniously

appropriating otherwise stealing two boat loads of peaches, value £18, the property of a Mrori rejoicing in the name of Keieami te Pike, at Ngunguru, on the 3rd inst. At the request af Mr Sub-Inspector Pardy the case was remanded to Wangarei, where the warrant was issued. MAKING A BLAZE. James Bentley was charged on a summons with an offence affainst the City By-laws by setting fire to inflammable matter in the open air on the 21st inst. Mr Ballen, in whose service the accused is, appeared for Bentley, and pleaded guilty. His man was totally ignorant of the necessity of giving notice of what he was going to do. The Bench said they would deal leniently with the case, and lined the accused 10j and costs. This was all the business.

THE EVENING STAB, HtlfrAiT, fIEBBtJARY 38,JjW



WANTED, a respectable Girl about 15 yeava of age to nurse a baby.—Mrs D.mald, top of Vincent-Rtreet, opposite brick cottage. ANTED, tlie~Busincss Men of Auckland to know that Lunch or Dinner at Riordan Hotel and Cafe, comprising Soups, Fish, Entrees, Joints and Pastry, One Shu-lino. WANTED, a "Waitress and Night Porter —Greyhound Hotel. WANTED, a Salesman for a country store; must thoroughly understand the errocovy and ironmormery.— * pply to Mr W. F. Utting, at McArthnr, fchcra and Co.'S WANTED, the Journeymen Tailors to know that Mr Rattray's Tailors are locked out, because they will not accept.an}' reduction, and work for less than lenpence per hour.—By order of the Society. WANTED, an engagement by a Traveller, having four years oxporienco and good connection in the wine, spirit, and beer trade; o»n produce good reference.—"Traveller," Star Office. . WANTED, a Lad accustomed to kitchen work.—Albert Hotel Queen-street. ANTED, a Farm Labourer.— Stab Office. "ANTED, a-good General Servant immediately.—Apply Cottage of Coutent Hotel, Victoria-street. _ WANTED, a Fecond Steward. — Apply Chief Stnwv'd s s Llewellyn. WANTED, a situation by in active Youne Man. Speaks French, and accus tomed to the Wholncale Paper Trade ; has a thorough knowledge of bookkeeping, and would bo glad of pvening employment.—Farther particukrs, address GB, at this office. W~ANTED~Known, that jTGreen, Draper, &c , has removed from Hobton stroet to Thompson's Buildings. Victoria-Btreet. WANTED, on or about a month hence, a comfortable detached House in the suburbs, 4■ or 6 rooms; permanent tenant,— A pply, statins1 rent, &c. to LOC, Star Office. ANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply Corcoran's Greyhound Hotel. ANTED, a Traveller for a Wine and Spirit business.—Apply, with references, &c, to Box 38, P.O ANTED, Bricklayers to build double chimney at Fever Hospital.—Apply to Gill and Co, at the back of hospital. ANTED, two Dairies of good Fresh 'Butter; highest market price given. Apply to Post-office Store, Karangahape Road. ANTED, a GenerafServant; re ferences required.—Mrs Goldwater, Hobson street. WA NTED, a good General Servant; must bo able to cook.—Apply to Mrs Hard wick, Shortiand-street. WANTED, four Firemen for the s.s. Ladybird; wages, £10.—Apply at once to N Z. J.S. Co.'s office, next Post-oflice, Shortland street. \JU ANTHD, a good General Servant » t in a. small family; no children ; must waul) and iron well; reference required.—For address, apply to Mr Philip, Baker, Karangahapo liosd. ANTED KNOWN.—The Odd Fellow's Bull will be held in the Lome street Hall on Monday next 28th rVbrnary. Dancing to commence at o.3o.—Ladies' Bronze Lancing Boot* only 5s Cd per pair ; Genta' Black Kid ditto, .only 7a. May be obtained of H. AVatts, General Dealer, Pitt street \X; ANTED, a Harness Maker, a ™ V collar hand preferrnl.—Apply to ft. T. "Webster, 133, Queen-street, next Union Bank. NGaGEMEKT Wantddas Morn ing Govf mess. Two hours daily tuition, 10s a week.—Address Mrs S, Stae Office. WANTED to Sell, cheap, about 3 acres of Land, with a two-rcomed Cottage thereon.—Apply to William Brownliill, Bootmaker, 83, Qneen-straet. ANTED, Good Tailors; highest wages given —"W. Rattray, CO, Queou-street. ANTEDJ gowl Carpenters.— Saxton's Building Depot, Newmarket. WANTED, an experienced Nurse maid, must be well accustomed to young children; references required.—Mrs 11. S.. Meyers, Eden Crescent. WA N T E D to Purchase, Fowl Manure (dry).—B. Gittos and Son. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed has resumed the; business for six Tears carried on by Mr. H«nry Slentor, Tea Dealer, Grocer, and Tobacconist, Victoria street, and trusts by vending first-class goods at lowest legitimate cash prices, und fiviDg stiiet attention to everybody's wants to merit public confidence ard p*tronage. Special attention will be given to the Tea and Tobacco branches of the business, in which I have many years expeiience. I purpose keeping always the same good brands of Tobacco and Ciears as told by my predecessor. Cash orders delivered »ny reason able distance; families waited on Country Orders, with remittance, promptly attended to. P. WHITEHBVP, Tea Dealer, Grocer, and Tobacconist, Victoria-street, Auckland. ]HE undersigned returns his sincere thanks to bis numcous fripnds and the public for the kind patronage which he has received during the past six ye»rs, and having declined bnsines" in favnur tf the above, trusts they will coDtinue to him tbe SHme, feeling1 confident that with bis experiei.ee and ability they will be equally well served. HENKV BLEATOR. WANTED KNOWN.—H. Watts has for sale 50 boxes of Tea at 19s 6d $ box. or 31bs for 6s, a really very good tea ; good Cheese. 2tbs for Is; good Onions, 71bs for 6d; Cooking Apples, 4dlt>; Morton's ce'ebrated Salmon, lOd per tin ; a lot of Ladies', Gents', and Children's Boots cheap; the balance of the Josephine Kid Gloves, two pair for Is 6d, damaged; full-weight Sperms, lid.— H Watts, General Dealer, Pltt-stret-t. ANTPD Known, that from my long experience in the sale and repairs of Sewing Machines, I am enabled w>th confid-nce to state that tbe Howe Shuttle Machine is without exception the best one made. It is be'ter in principle, better made, has a larger shuttle, use a smaller needle for the same sizi thread, makes a better stitch, is simple and less liable 10 get out of order than any other I have just received the first consignment pfr p.». Hero. Weekly or monthly payment".—GßO W. HE: LOP, Engineer, Agent, The Fitting Shop, Short land-street. W~ ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater JRoad. W~~ ANTED, a Partner to join the advertiser in a lucrative business. The above is a good chance for a emart active working man with a capital of about £150.—For further par ticulars apply to Stewart and Appleby, Shortland atreet, Auckland. ' '. W "ANTED to be Known, MrTTur : ncr, Hydro, athist (late P hip Surgeon), is not practicing as a Medical Doctor, but that the theory of his practice is pure air. di»t, exeroice, dry heated air, and applications of hot and cold water. [ Consultations free, at the Turkish Baths. W A IS" T B D, Intending Purchasers of Elding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to nspect my 50s. Saddle, and 6s. 6a Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap, Save the importer's profit, by buying direct from W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street, rpO CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the' 3rd . M.uui, fcrfee Erection of a Manse »t otahuhu. '~„ ,j ic.ir R. KEALS &.SON, ■>■-_■'■" Architects. IjS"T?.rce Buildings.



LOST or fcTOLEN, a Smithfield Cattle Dog, named " Rover," Black, with chort Tail. The fi-st prize-taker of the last show in Market House. A reward will be paid to anyone returning him to Star Office. Anyone reluining him after this date will be prosecuted with the utmost severity of the law. The deg is well known. The police are in formed. TO Good Templars, Hotelkeepevs, and Druggists —Two very superior Drip Btones Filtarr.—Appjy to H. F. Anderson Ship Chnndler. TO LET, a Grocer's f-hop doing a good business.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, 57, Queen-street. HPO LET, for a term, a large com _a. fortable Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated near Symonds-street, lately in the occupation of Mr P A. Philips. Contains nine rooms, bath-room, store-house, fowl-hou.ee, stable, large asphalted yard, doviblo verandah commanding'splendid view, garden, gas and wafor lnid on, &c , within three minutes wallt of the Market —Apply to Mr F, L, Prime, agent, Insurance Buildings ; or to Mr P. A. Philips, Town Clerk's Oilice. LET, on Lease, those command- JL ing premises hi Shortland and Fort-streets, known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the occupation of Messrs. Mc&rthur, Shera and Co. Possession can be given on the Ist July next. W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, upper part of House, fur nished, commanding a beautiful view of the harbour; with or without board —Apply offic* of this paper. TO LET, the Shop occupied by Mr. T. Ttarnctt, Pi rk Butche pposite the Thistle Hotel.—Apply to T. Sarnett, rk Butcher, next City Hall. TO KENT, a six-roomed House in Parnell, lately occupied by J. P. Roid.—Apply to H. T!. Harbor. Fort-street. mo REMT, three Unfurnished Rooms B within t*n minutes walk of Post-office— Apply Box 2, G.P.O. TO RENT—Wanted a detached Cottage in a quiet locality, in or near town ; rent not to exceed Ins per week —H, Stak Office. FIRST-CLASS CBANCE FOR A BUSINESS MAN. To Let or Lease, tbo Good Templars' Family Hotel and Boarding-house, overlooking the Government Wharf, Ouohunga. The Houee contains 16 Rooms, besides Bathroom, Closets, Cupboards and Store room for passengers' luggage. A good Shop in con nection wbich would mnrn nan pay the rent. Fur niture can be had at valuation if required. A never niling well of waiter on iho premises. The present proprietor (Mrs Williamson) giving up owing to fail ng heath.— Kurther particulars can b& obtained rom Fleming and Steveupon, Onehnnpa NORTH SHOBE.—A furnished House to let, with immediate possession.— Apply to R. aLd R Dud'<r House and Lai d Aecnts. P~ ONSONBY.—For Sale, a new five roomed House, with a pood wi 11 of water; allotment, 100 x 100; well fenced.—Apply office of this paper. FOR~SALE, that leasehold property in the Grafton Road, with Shop and Dwelling house, situated on tlie ris*ht hand side, second house past Choral Hall, having 15 years lease to run.— Apply on the premises. pARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— \-J Apply at the Star Office. HPHE Lease and Goodwill of the Coal I and Wood Yard, belonging to the undersigned, For Sale on advantageous terms, concequent upon leaving the colony. This ia a good investment, as the proprietor has made many improvements, and is now doing a steady bufiness. Tttrms on application to John Grace, corner of Wyndhain and Hobson- Btreets. ifSSBNGER'S MEAT MART, Queen-street.— A large stock of Beef, Mutton, Veal, Lamb, and Pork. Lamb and Veal cheaper than ever! Come early! BOaJKD and Residence for Gentle men.— *pply second house on lefthand Bide of College Hill, going up. . ON«y TU LE «lTon first-ciasß freehold ascurlty, at low rates of interest.- R. O. Dyer, rihortland-Btree |V|OMHY TO L'Nh in large or - " small Bums, at very low rato of Interest.— Apply to Mr. Laisliley. Solicitor, Hieh-Btreet. J&^nrBAND SMALLER SUMS c&tJVJ\J to LEND on Freehold Security, nterett low if security first-class.— Apply to lilliott Meyer, Solicitor. 28, Shortland-street. ■XT O T I C E. I will not be answerable for any Debts contracted by aoy person whatsoever in my name, without my written order, from this date. RICHARD SMITH. February 21. 1576. DEVONPOKT .WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. A MUSICAL and LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT in connection with tho above School, will bn hold in the Devonport Hall, on TUEsDAY EVENING, February 29 137 G. lYliuieal Selections by an efficient choir. Readingp, Reeitatione, fro, by members of tho Pitt-strett Literary ARSoci-ttion, and others. De.ova open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o'clock. Tickets, Is daeh, to be. had Irom Messrs Wolsman, Edson, and McMaster, Queen-street, Auckland; and Messrs Mays and Dueler, North Shoro. A special Steamer by tho Ferry Company will leave Qneen-street Wharf at half-pasc soven. Return Tickets, 6d. TO OAEPEJJIBES,, Ao, Tenders will be received until noon of the 2Cth inst (labor only) for the flection of a Dwelling House at Tuakau.—Apply to G. HOLDSHIP & CO., Cus'om House-street. ipiA.NO.—A Pianiste wishes to give £ Lessons at One Guinea per Quarter to children or adults. Parties attended, one guinea.—Mrs S, at this office. fijTrlE COLONIAL BANK OF JL % NEW ZEALAND. Shareholders are reminded that the sth call of FIVE SHILLINGB per will be Due and Pay able on Wednesday, Ist March next, after which dare Interest will be charged on all Overdue Calls. J. S. WARRKN. Branch Inspector. , ____ _ , __ P W, DYSON. NEW PREMISES, 84, QUEEN-STREET, Five doors above Vulcan Lane. R.W.D. is now offering EXTRAORDINARY BARGAIN'S IN OUMMER jyGE.SES. Splendid Grenadines, from BJd per yard French and English Printed Muslins, some most exquisite goods, at 25 per cent discount. Tassau, Mogadore, and Japanese Silks, a large assortment. Is lljd and 3s 8d; usual priceß, 3s 9d and 4s 6d. One of the best assortments of Black Silks ever offered in Auckland, fully 20 per cent, under value. JUST OPENED: A very choice parcel of Infants' Worked Robes, Gowns, Hoods, Cloaks, and Baby ware generally. Ladies' Niehts, Embroidered Skirts, and Under clothing generally. A considerable Overstock in this Department, and conseqxuntly an Unusual Reduction has been : made.throughout. ■•■ English-Trimmed Bonnets and Ladies' Hata at English Cost. Untrimmed Straw Hats for Ladies and Children, !, ' Feathers, Flowers, &c, at half-price. CARPET AND FURNISHING DEPARTMENT An Entirely New Stock, bonght at a considerable difiriount, and offered accordingly:— Superb Tapestry, Brussels, and Kidderminster ■" ' Carpets, from 3s lid, instead of 4s 9d. Patent Felt Carpets, from Is IOJd, instead of 2s 4d. Passage Floor Cloths, all widths, 20 per cent, dis count.,^ -. , Carpets planned and made to order. Some very cheap lines in Lace and Muslin Curtains. E, ,W., DYSON, GEHBBAIi AND FANOYgDEAPBBTIWABEHOUSB,



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee .. .. Mr. R. J. De Lias, Directress .. .. Miss Lydia Howarde. Scenic Aitist .. Mr. N. H. Thornton. qpening" j^ight OF THE LYDIA. HOWARDE OPERA DI CAMERA TROUPE ! THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, 25th FEBRUARY, AND UNTIL FCBTIIER NOTICE, Will be produced Herve's masterpiece, the Opera Bouffe, Q H ILPEBIC I AS PERFORMED B* THIS TROUPE IN AUSTBALIA WITH UNPABKELLED SUCCESS ! With a full and efficient Orchestra, Magnificent I Dresses and Jewels, CHILPERIC ! Chilperic (King of the Gauls) Misg Lydia Howaebe Fred-gonda Mies Jennie Nye Siegbert (Obilperic's hen pecked brother) .. .. Mr Curtis Brunecbaut (the hen that picked him) Miss Lizzie Busokfl GaiswindafaSpamsh Princess) Miss Mayne Don Norvosa (her escort) .. Mr A. Ransdon Senna (Court Physician, Keeper of the Royal digestion) Mr Charles Searle Fatout (Ohamberlain to Chil peric) Sir Harry Power liandry (a young peasant, Fredegonda's lover).. .. Mdle.SolangeNavaro Divitiacus (the Arch-Druid, a HportiDg prophet) .. .. Mi G. W. Collier Alfred (the Pet Paga) .. .. Mr H Florence Druids, Druidesses, Huntsmen, AVarriors, Lords, Ladies, &c. SYNOPSIS OF SCENERY. Act I— Druid's Grove. Act 2— CMlperlc'a Palace. Act 3—llluminated Gardens outside of the Palace. In preparation, LA CHATTE BLANCHE; Or, THE WHITE CAT. Reserved Seats may be secured, and Tickets ob tained, at Upton and Oo.'s Dr.. sa Circle Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s 6a ; Pit, is. Doo'S open at 7 30 overture at eight Bharp. Attendance in Cloak-room. fi I T V HALL, AUCKLAND. BELLRINGERS (~-"~'~^~~) BELLRINGERS BKLLRINGERB ( Concerts! ) BELLRINGERS BELLRINGERS j^,,,^^) BELLRINGERS LAST NIGHT LAST NIGHT LAST NIGHT LAST NIGHT ONE ONE. ONE ONE. ■ ONE BUT ONE. ONE ONE. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, f&r GBAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT ! JBST GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT ! jja- GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT ! JBST GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT ! Under the Distinguished Patkonacie and in the phesence of HIS EXCELLENCY THE MARQUESS AND MARCHIONESS OF NORMANBY AND SUITE. SPLENDID PROGRAMME! SPLENDID PROGRAMME! Including Selections from "Norma," "la Sonnam bula," and " Maritana," by the Bellringera, and the best efforts of the Talented Lynch Family, Mr. Charles Keeley, and Mr. A. Statham. For fall particulars see Programmes. Plan of the Hall may be seen, and Tioketß secured, at Messrs. Upton and Co.'a this day. Cards of Admission: First-class, 3s; Second, 2s; Back, Is. l Doors open at 7.30, overture at 8 precisely. Carriages may be ordered for 10.20. HENRY LYNCH, Sen..- Proprietor. SOCIETY OF ARTISTS, AUCKLAND. The Society's First Winter Exhibition of "Worts In black and white, will be held about the Ist day of June next. Subjects may be exeonted in lead pencil, Indian ink, sepia, charcoal, crayon, &c, and muut be mounted and framed. J. SYMONS, Secretary. THE Anniversary of the Primitive Methodist Church. Sheridan-street, will be held on the 27th February, 1876 when three Pennons will be preached—ll am,, Rev W. Tinsley; 2.30pm., Rev R F. Macnicol; 630 p m., Bey P. fl. Cornford. On TUESDAY, February 29 the Annual Soireo will take place. Tea on the Tables at 6.30. Tickets, Is 6d each After Tea a Public Meeting will be held, when the Rev P. H. Cornford, R F Macnicol, W. Harris, W. Tinsley, and others, are expected to deliver addresses. Collections rfter each service, in aid of Trust Funds. APEIING QERVICES OF THE NEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, BURESFORD-STREET. Sunday, February 27th :—..'.. Morning Service—Conducted by Rev. Db. Wallis. Evening Service—Conducted by Rev. R, Laish&ky. Sunday, March sth :— Morning Service—Conducted by Rev. R. F. Mac nicool. At the close the lord's Supper will be administered. Evening-"A Service of Praise," with address by Rev. W. Tinsley. ThurpiA Evening, March 9 :— VERSAZIONE. SUNDAY SMVIGES to commence at, 11 a.m., and > _ . mim&, ,6.80; p.mi.-^-^j^^^^ The Offerings In aid of the Building Fnnd nt th«



-Aj*. TOR VVANGAREI «BOTs|jr|^ Jj DIRECT. The comn olious new steamer ' ARGYLE, Captain Stephenson, will leave the Queen-street - Wharf for Wangarei, at C o'clock on MONDAY Evening next. j A. MACGREGOR, t Agent. -pOR WANGAREI. fn. v' '.?%*, The schooner I "ymm^m BONITA Will sail on SATURDAY Evening, at 7 o'clock. 1 For freight apply to W. AUBREY, Master, on board. I M B E R. . ( The Uni n Sash and Door Company, Mechanics Bay, are elling their largo and varied Stock of Timber, Sashes, Doors, and Mouldings, at very low fates. Sawanst given away in lalv c quantities. Bring your own bags. 100 T ° N s NEWCASTLE COALS FOR SALE, IN LOTS TO SUIT BUYERS. P. CLARK, SHIPPING. COMMISSION, & FORWAKDING AGENT, Wharf, Orehunga. piTY AtTDITORSHIP. TO THE RATEPAYRKS OF THE CITST OF AUCKLAND. Gehtleven — T bpg to announce that lam a Can didate for Election aa one of the City Auditors. Should ynu d^ me the honour to again give mt your confidence I will do my duty in thes'ime independent way as hitherto, wiihout fear or favour. J. WAYMOTJTH. 33, Exchange Baildings, Feb. 18. 1874, niTY ATTDITORSHIP. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Gjintlemkn,—l beg to announce that I am again a Candidate for the office of Auditor to the City, and that if you fhould again honour me with your suf frages, I shall in the future, as in the past, consider myself as representing the Batepayora generally, and do my duty faithfully, and without fear or favour. GKOKGE FttABKR. piTY AUDI TOR SHI P. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Gkntlemev, —I beg to intimate that lam a Candi date for your suffrages, as one of the Auditors for the ensuing year, and trust, if favoured by your support, to prove that your confidence haa not been mis plaOed' T. LEIGH WHITE. FOR SALE BY R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Maiikkt House. FOR SALE, in Brown street, Ponsonby, a new five roomed Cottage verandah pnd good veil, allotment 40 feet x 107 Very cheap-£l9o. FOR BA.LE, 5 acres or- good Land at Remuera, on the road to St. John's, College, a splendid site for a gentleman's residence. Price, £135. FOR SaLE, 140 acres of good Xand atTeArai, near Mangawai; good roads, and firßt-clasß situation. Price, 10s per acr*. FOR SALE, a six-roomed Cottage in Collingwoofl- Btreet, allotment 33 feet x 105, good garden and fruit trees, plenty of water, and in good repair. Price, £170. Terms easy. FOR SALE, two first-class Cottages at Glenlrarn, cf C and 7 rooms, with every convenience, nearly new. Price, £175 and £400. FOR SALE, seven-roomed House in Newton Road, very suitable for a Miop, good well, outhouses, etc., etc. Price, £230. Terms easy. FOR SALE, a new four-roomed Cottage, with. verandah and good allotment, on the Mount Eden Road. Price. £125. FOR SALE, several first-class Farms for sale near town, and on good terms FOR SALE, allotments in the suburbs, at low rates FOR SALE, a choice Farm of 56acresatTitirangi, adjoining Mr Parr's property, all fenced and in grass with the exception of 20 acres ef bush; a good four roomed House, with cowsheds, etc., etc. Price, £175. ' 1 FOR SALE, 120 acres, with House, good well and other improvements Price, £100. FOR. SALK. at Mount Albert, a very superior Dairy Fa-m of aJ^out CO acres, without doubt the best Farm in the district. Terms easy. FOR SALE— 80 acres of fair Land for £30. 81 „ of good bush Land, near town, £iOO 140 „ of rich soil at Waiuhu. £300. CO „ of good Land, Parish of Ornaru. £8 200 „ of rich Land, Parish, of Hoteo, £1 an acre. 100 „ of good Land, Waikato, £1 an acre. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate A GENT, MARKET HOUSE. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. CITY MART. CONSIGNMENT OF 18 PACKAGES EARTHiSNWARE, CHINA, ETC. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by anction at the City Matt on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, 18 paokages, comprising a sp'endid assortment of Dinner Services, assorted Earthenware, Breakfast and Tea Chinaware, <X-c, Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, EFBRUARY 29. VALUABLE RESIDENCE AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, WELLESLEY-STREET. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. M. JONES & CO. HA YE been favoured with instruc tions from Mr. Geo. Quick, to sell by auction, on the premises, on Tuesday next, 29th instant, at 11 o'clock, HIS NEW AND HANDSOME RESIDENCE, on Freehold Allotment, fronting Wellesley-Btreet (west side of Hobson-street). The House contains 7 Large Rooms, besides Kitchen, Servant's Bed-room, Bath-room, Pantry &0., and is finished throughout in a yery superior style, with every accommodation, Register Grates, Leamington Range, Copper Boiler, and Water and Gas laid on. The Allotment is tastefully laid out with Front Garden, large back Garden and Yard, and necessary. Out buildings. The HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE is very hand some, and in good condition, consisting o Drawing-room Suite in walnut and maroon ■ v ■ rep, Rosewood Pianoforte, Centre Table, Pier Glass, Cheffionier plate glass front, Brusse Carpets, Ornaments, &c,, Bedroom Suti . (marble and mahogany), Wardrobe, Toilet Services, Tubular Iron and Braßs Bedstead, with Patent Spring Mattresses; Chairs, Carpets; and Dining Table, Side Board, Chairs, and Couch, Easy Chairs, Kocning Chairs, Paintings. &c, Cut Glassware, Tea, Breakfast, and Dinner Services, Cutlery, Plaiedware, &c. , i Catalogue? to be had from Auctioneers.' House and Furniture on view on and aft Tuesday next.



TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29. LARGE BLOCK OF LAND AT coromandel. to be sold by auction, r. aITt hu r HAS been favored with instruction^ from the Proprietor to sell by auction at his Mart, Queen street, on Tuesday next at twelve o'clock, noon, 1161 Acres of Land at Cqromandel, boine part of allotment No. 3, Parish of Kapanga, Queen»'s County, formerly the property of the Rev, James Preece. Part of this block of Land is Let on Lease, with purchasing clauses, Farther particulars can be obtained from the Auctioneer. ' t Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 11 O'clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. FLOUR, . MAIZE, BARLEY DUST, HAMS, AND BACON, JAMS, &c. G. W. BIN NE V WILL sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, the 29th met, it 11 o'clock, 400 bags Hassell & Co's Flour, each 501ba jj^ sacks Fiji Maize CO sacii.? Barley Dust 80 sach s Poiia2'd 200 sacks Bran 17 Backs Hams (Sydney; 3 cases Hainß and Bacon (V.alts & Co) 20 cases Ha-tvkin's 21t> Jams 30 cases Hawkin's Jar Jams, &c, &c. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 11 O'Clock Sharp. DORN EXCHANGE. SHIP'S GEAR ! SHIPS GEAR ! GEO. W. BINNEY ,'.-. WILL sell by auction, at £he Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, the 29th instant, at tl o'clock sharp, a quantity of, Ship's Gear, consist ng of— ~ 3 barrels Forwincfc 1 Metal Stopper 2 Metal Pipes for Chains 2 Double Pulley Blocks . : 2 pair Windlass Handles 1 Break 2 Windlass Ends 1 Pump Stand 2 coils Hope, Z% inch &C, &c. Terms at Sale. , PRELIMINARY NOTICE. GEO. W. BINNEY, HAS received instructions from Stannus Jones, Esq, to sell by public auction at an early date, due notice of which will be given, The Grounds surrounding his late nsidence frontages on Franklin Road and Wood-street, Fernside, waich will be subdivided to give buyers ample room for Villa Residences with all the advantages to be derived from the plantations which now adorn the properly. Full particulars on application to the Auctioneer. FRIDAY, MARCH 10. GREAT SOUTH ROAD TOLLS. ./ HPHE undersigned has been instructed I by His Honor the Superintendent, to offer for. sale, by public auction, at their mart, Queen-street, at hood on the above date, . The LEASE of the abovementloned TOLLS for the period from March 13 to September 30,1876. ■ B. TONES & CO. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. ~~ FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTIES, CORNER OF GREY AND PITT-STREETS. ALLOTMENTS, SOUTH NEWTON. npHE subscribers have received in- I structione to sell, by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 28 th instant, at 12 o'clock, That Valuable Block of FREEHOLD CITY PRO PERTY, situated at the corner of Grey and Pitt streets (opposite Mr Strettons), subdivided into six allotments, viz. :— Lot 1—54 feft 6 inches frontage to Grey-street ;■ has a four-roomed Cottage thereon, now let at 8s per week Lot 2—35 feet 6 inches frontage to Grey-street; has erected on it a very comfortable six roomed Cottage, let at [5s per week • Lots 3, 4, and 5, have each 38 feet frontage to Grey-street, and command excellent views of the harbour Lot 6, fronts Pitt-street, and has a four-roomed Cotiage and workshops erected thereon, now rented at 10s per week. SOUTH NEWTON (adjoining the residence of Mr Errington, CEO- Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5, 40 feet each to Great North Road Lot 12 and 13, S3 feet each to Stanley-street Lots ] 04 to 111, fronting Keppel and Niger-sheets Lots 116 to 124, fronting Codrlngton and Niger streets. ; SPBINGBANK, Ponsonby- Lots 140 40 feet frontag to Richmond Road. LINCOLN-STREET—Lot 29, 47 feet frontage, one allotment from Richmond Road. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, t Auotioneera. ' MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. VILLA RESIDENCE AND ALLOT MENTS, DLVONPORT. HP HE Subscribers have been instruc- X ted to seU by public auction at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 28th instant, at twelve o'clock, THAT COMFORTABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, situated at T)evonport (a short distance from the Victoria Wharf), containing'eight rooms, together with the allotment (about one acre) on which it is erected, securely fenced and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, and now in the ocenpation of Mr F. B. Woodham. And, large Building Allotments adjoining the above, and having frontages of about 60 feet each to Victoria Road and a private street, most con veniently situated, being within three minutes' walk of the wharf. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. [B. TONES. [R. O. CARE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, 1873-45. GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, RINGS, . BROOCHES, LOCKETS, PINS, &c, &c, &c. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mv Neumegen, to sell by auction on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, as per EVMSINO Stab ef the 23rd and 24th instant. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29. ;r ;. ;) CITY MART. CONSIGNMENT "PAPER HANGINGS, WHITE LTM.D, BLACK PAINTS, COLOES, PUTTY, BLACK, AVD BRONZED FENDERS, LOOKING GLASSES, FILTERS. , GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auciini, at the City Mart, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, ■■■■..' A CMfi(?nment'of the above Goods, for absolute . unreserved, sale*! HP .