UNITED ORDER OF FREE TEMPLARS.

A few days age a general convention of all the representatives of the United Order of Free Temr,'mrs, aud the New Zealand Order of Ten? 4 plars met in Cook-street Meeting lous'd with the view of the two New Zea:

7 .Orders uniting in one organization for ? .^erance missionary work. The result of this meeting was the amalgamation of the two .New Zealand orders into one, to be known as the United Order of Free Templars of Polynesia. It was then resolved "That in view of the order now numbering 1056 members in good standing, that the supreme governing body of this order be instituted on the 2nd of March next, and that all who could make it convenient should attend." Agreeable to the above injunction, the members met, the room beiDg crowded, and at tbe appointed time, Brother G. Warbur ton, Worthy President, opened the lodge in the subordinate degree. After the initiations of some candidates he gave the following address :—Brothers and Sisters, — The purport of this meeting is well known to you all, that v<j the instituting the supreme governing body of this order, to be called the National Lodge of the United Order of Free. Templars for New Zealand and Polynesia, and I have great faith in the ultimate good we shall by the Grace of God be able to accomplish. Therefore I have great pleasure in moving "That Brother W. Mackune do take the chair, and that he proceeds forthwith to institute the National Lodge." Carried. Brother Mackune having taken the chair, made & few telling remarks to the effect that they had called him to do to-night what would in a few months or years be a laughing stock or the subject of admiration. "Which of the two my dear brothers and sisters is it going to be ? For my part I am determined to make it the subject or object of. admiration." Having instituted the National Lodge in accordance with the ritual of the National Lodge of the English United Order of Temperance arrived by the last moil from Southporfc, England, Brother Lightfoofc conferred the Fourth Degree on all the delegates. The following officers were then elected and installed : —

National Chief President, G. War burton ; National Chief Vice-President, E.lightfoot ; National Chief Corresponding Secretary, Jas. Cox ; National Chief Treasurer. J. Burnett; National Chief Counsellor, W. Chatwin; Past National Chief President, W Scott; National Chief Chaplain, A. McMillan ; National Chief Assistant Secretary, Sister McEvery ; National Chief Marshall, J. N. Hunt; National Chief Deputy-Marsh all, Sister Masters; National Chief Financial Secretary, W. Donald; National Chief Guard, J. Masters ; National Chief Sentinel, W. McEvoy; National Chief Eight Hand Supporter, Sister Lightfoot; National Chief Left-hand Supporter, Sister Cox ; National Chief Messenger, J. Berreguest. The follow ing committees were then appointed : —On Constitutional (the rules of which were to be few and simple), on Seal, on Missionary Work, on Literature, on Ritual, on Ways and Meaus, &c. Committee on Ritual re ported on manuscript copy compiled by Bro. Makune, which was adopted by the National Lodge without a single alteration, and resolved that it be handed over to the com mittee on Literature for printing forthwith. The instituting officer declared the National Lodge of the United Order of Free Templars to be duly organised and instituted, and wished them every success in their labour of love The officers were then loudly cheered as they took their several stations in the lodge. The Worthy Chief President thanked the members present for the honor they had been pleased to confer on him, and assured them that he would promise them that he would,'please God, faithfully discharge the duties of his office to the best of his ability, and that he could not take his seat without first expressing his sincere thanks to Brother Mackune for the zeal that be has borne to this Order since he joined it. He was sure that he would work, but certainly never dreamed that he would do what he has done for the Order. Therefore he had great plea sure in proposing the best thanks of the National "Lodge be given to our Worthy Brother Mackune. This was seconded by Brother Chatwin, N.O C, in a few appro-' priate words, and carried with acclamation. Brother Mackune again promised them that he would work for the good of the insti tution. This closed the evening's business, and the Worthy Chief President declared the lodge adjournod until the 27th July, 1876.

MOTHER SHIPTON'S PROPHECY.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sib,—Reading in last night's Star that your correspondent, " Interested," desired a de tailed account of Mother Shipton's Prophecy, which you state you have not at hand, I hereunder give you a copy of one known as " Mother Shipton's Remarkable Prophecy " It was first published in 1448, and repub lished in 1641. It will be seen that all the events it predicts have come to pass, except that contained in the last two lines, which is still in the future.—Yours, &c, H. J. Smith, Howe-street.

Carriages without horses shall ko. And accidents fill the world with woe, Around the world thoughts shall fly, In the twinkling of an eye. Water shall yet more wonders do; Now strange, yet Khali be true. The world upside down shall be, And gold be found at the roos of a tree, Through hills man sba 1 rile, And no horse nor ass be at his side. Under water men shall walk, Shall ride, shall sle«p, shall talk. In ilie air men shall be seen, In white, in black, in green. Iron in the water shall float, As easy as a wooden boat. Gold shall be found and shown, In land that is not now known. Fire and water sball wonders do ; England shall at last admit a Jew. The world t^ an end shall come, In eighteen hundred and eighty one.

MEETING AN D AMUSEMENTS.

SMITH'S NEW COMBINATION.

Mr Smith's new combination of English »nd Foreign artists will commence their brief season to-morrow evening at t< c City Hall. One of the great attractions of this magnificent company will be the marvellous •plrit manifestations and Instrumental pc fnrmances Of Pemberton "Wil ard whnse wonderlul quickness of motion and momentary changes of costume have astonished audiences throughout the towns and clti s of the civilised world, and won for Mr Willard the gratifying appellation of the wonder-wor* er. Webb's Koyal Marionettes and musical mannikms, in » nnnv er of humorous and grotesque characters, will form another new and novel feature rf the new com bination Azelia, ihe fairy queen and lady tr»pezi*n, will perform miracles in the air far surpassing those of Lottie or any other arti.te of the kind that bub appeared In this city of novelties and continued changes. Madim Naitini, the accomplished pianist, will preside at the pianoforte and evoke some of the Bweetest of musical sounds. Miss Octavia Lane, tho pleasing mezzo-soprano sineer, will appear with r ew •entimental songs, aUo Mr Paul Verona andM' Gary, both vocalists of a hi(>h order. Hence there will be no lack of interest tn the entertainment of to-morrow evening by Smith's combination of famous artists, who will commence with a mid-day performance for the benefit of schools, families, and ladles who may not be able to visit the City Ball in the evening. CITY HALL. The farewell benefit to <• lick O'Brien, of Salaman der-Sam notoriety, came off last evening in the City Hall, and was well attended. The most attractive and most successful of the performances were Alick's tongs and dances, the acrobatic feats of the Brothers Dv Ville, and the double sailor's hornpipe, gracefully performed by Mossra Be. tie and Bice. The Brothers Meiton could not appe»r, for reasons stated to the audience, and Tom Dunning »as unable to be present on account of a violent attack of the toothache. Mr Nairn's soogs were applauded, his sentiment*! " Belle Mahone" being his best. Mr Blackmore's sing of the '' tailor an<i the Crows '' was received with satis faction. A furce of a lively character closed tne per formance. The orchestra consisiiag of Messrs Hunter, McGulnness, and Mi burn, performed some fine salei-tio.s of music, which give animation to a tather tame entertainment. We would recommend promptness of notion to these amateurs; for instance the entertainment did not commence until nearly nalf-pait eight, and the interval of half an hour was unnecessary. " OHTLPERIC." Thia favorite burlesque was represented for the Mxth time last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre, *Ud the same interest and enthusiasm displayed as Jjn previous occasions. As we have before intimated Practice makes perfect," so in respect of Ohilperlc •very repetition seems to be more effectual in dis

closing its charact r and distinguishing merits. Miss Lydiu Howards, M'He N?varo, and Miss Jonuie Wye wera as exctillent in their characteristic delineations as heretofore; also — Me*sr» Power. Collier, and Suarle. iihi'peric will be performed '.his evening for the last time under the patronnge of the Marquis of Norm ir..by find suite, to concluoe with the "Water man " To-morrow (S>.turd*y) evening a new drann, entitled "La Chatte Blanch ," will be produced—a play of extraordinary merit. The scenic artist and the really excellent orchestra deserve great credit in the art and musical dcpa-vcuienis.

THE COLONIAL FIRING.

WANGANTJI. (Per Pres3 Telegram Agency.) Friday. ALL COMERS' MATCH. This, the last of the series of matches for which the Government provides prizes, was commenced and finished to-day. The ranges were 200 and 500 yards, seven phots at each. The weapons to be used were either Govern ment snider rifle or carbine, as competitors thought n't, and Government ammunition was also to be used. The entrance fee was ss. The contest resulted : — Armstrong (Thames), Ist prize, £6 and one-balf entrance fees ... ... ... 4S Adams (Otago), 2nd prize, £5 and one fourth entrace fees 4G Fox (Christchurch), 3rd prize, £4. and one-fourth entrance fees ... ... 45 Goldie (Otago) 4th prize, £3 44 G. Armstrong (Wanganui) sth prize, £2 44 Hughes (Wausianm Rifles) 6eh prize, £1 43 Little wood (Wanganui Rifles), 6 th prize, £1 43 Capstick (Otago), Sbh prize, £1 43 Sherwood, A C, 9th prize, £1 43 Armstrong's score of 4S out of a possible 56 is verj' good. Hnghea and Little wood were the only non-representatives who succeeded in carrying off prizes.

THE PRIMITIVE METHODISTS,

There appears to be an honest spirit of emu lation, not to be despised, among the reli gious denominations of Auckland, and every seeb of Christian people seem desirous of having a free-of-debi; church of their own. The United Methodists succeeded, then the Beresford-street Congregationalists, and now. the Primitive Methodists are making an effort in the same direction with hopes of speedy success. The Primitive Methodists are exceedingly humble and industrious, social, with rural tastes, like the gipsies, bordering on the poetic and picturesque. They make no pretentions to classical know ledge, and but few of their ministers know anything of Greek or Hebrew. In fact, they care nought for metaphysical puzzles, and boast of no College degrees. Tbeir chief aim is preaching (he plain Word, and forming themselves into "Little Bethels" for their nommon religious, and spiritual improvement, and to work together for mutual good. The Primitive Methodists, as already intimated, are conspicuous in English rural life, and their modest places of worship are found in green lanes, and on the skirts of the breezy commons, particularly in the S>nth of England parishes. They de light in their camp-meetings and love feasts, and at which not unfn.quently, women stand forth and descant warmly upon scripture, and by these social means, a bond of union is formed amongst them which keeps the flame of fellowship alive. Ebenezer Elliott, of Sheffield, gave a vivid portrait of one of these earnest minded in dividuals, in his poem, "the Ranters" holding forth in the open air on a sunny Sunday morning, in the midst of breathing nature, with the birds and bees about him. The Primitives boast of no historical names in connection with them, as the Wesleyans and the Congregationalists do. The Wesleyans, beside their practical founder, task of Willie Dawson, the Yorkshire farmer; the congre gationalists speak of John Howe, the pious Philip Doddridge, Thomas Binney and John Stoughton, and the Baptists point to the immortal allegorist Bunyan, Robert Hall, and John Foster, and latterly to Spurgeon ; but the Primitives, formerly dubbed "Rant ers," have no theological ancestry, nor do they care for any, so long as they have the blue sky above them and the green grass at their feet, and liberty to use the Sabbath day in accordance with their own view. The Primitives, although their title would seem to point to the far past, are not of olden date. They were scarcely known before the middle of the last century. The writings of Wil berforce, and Mrs Hannah More, in pleading for greater strictness of living among the people, and greater zeal among preachers, gave an impetus to religious exertion, and field preachings and camp meetings became very general, and especially among these rural worshippers in the nooks and corners of Old England. The Primitives of Auckland are fortunate in making respectable advances upon the rude system of the former age, they are not only fortunate in securing ministers of unquestioned power, and talent, and earnestness, but they are about to build a new church in one of the most picturesque of situations in City West, the land is paid for, and the site and its surroundings are entirely in harmony with that rustic taste to which we have referred. The miniature church in Sheridan-street might hare served for some time to come, but the natural, not to say reprehensible love of shovv inherent to human nature, has permeated even the Primitive Methodist community, and they desire a showier church by a more public thorough fare, by which means they hope to bring other wanderers into the fold of the Good Shepherd, and maintain, at the same time, an equal position among the many churches of Auckland.

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ANCHOVIES AND TOAST.

London", January 13.

THE EVENTS OP THE MONTH,

The month has been somewhat destitute of incident, save the usual complement of wreck and destruction, which our fierce winters almost always bring about the season of festivities. The German newspapers are still growling about the loss of life in the Deutchland. It is wonderful how unrea sonable and unreasoning people are when they have any bias. The German press has for some time been in the habit of finding fault with England and the English, and nothing we can do in this island seems to please the wiseacres and Simon Pures at Berlia. A Dutch steamer having been run ashore by her German master, and a good many Germans having been drowned very near English soil, there was a splendid' op portunity for a slap at the British; so we are told that we are a cold-blooded nation of wreckers, that the more vessels run ashore on cur coasts the better for us, that we are fattening on the life-blood of German sailors, and so on. Not that we are the only set of people down in the black-books of these pre oious journalists. NATURE OF TORPEDOES. The " Times " has supplied a good deal of information on the subject of these torpedoes, which is both curious and # interesting. The kind of torpedo used at Bremmerhaven con sisted of a chest or barrel containing a powerful charge of nitro-glycerine or other explosive compound, which was to be ignited by a blow from a hammer impelled by means of a spring, which was to be released on the principle of a clock alarm at a given period. But there are other diabolical inventions for the achievement of the same end, amongst which is the coal torpedoe. This is a small box of great strength containing a charge of dynamite coated with pitch and coal dust so as exactly to resemble a ump of coal. This engine is thrown down into the coal bunkers of the doomed ship when hey are about half full, so that it may be shovelled on to the fires when about half the voyage has been accomplished and the vessel is in mid ocean. Then there is the "rat"

torpodo of two kinds suited for both wooden and iron ships. Both consist of boxes contain ing boring tools which are stowed on the skin of the ship, and are made to work by the agency of the ship's motion. The work of these machines is slow, but dreadfully sure. It seems that coal torpedoes were used during the American war, and resulted in the destruc tion of some federal war steamers, and it is not improbable that we may hear a good deal about them in the next maritine war. It is unlikely that any respectable Government will, however, countenance the use of such hellish engines, though whether they are strictly speak ing, any worse than a sunk torpedo, I will leave you to decide. The whole idea of tor pedo warfare is to my mind very far removed from honourable and straightforward fighting. The Fenians contemplated using them at one time for the obnoxious ministers of the British Government in 1867, and would have carried out the idea too, for they had no scruples as to the correctness of murderous intentions, but some patriot suggested that there were a great many Milesian servant girls in London, and that perhaps the cook-maids might be amongst the first to be blown up if such things were used, so it was decided not to risk Biddy's life even though it stood between Mr Gladstone and revenge. TERRIBLE DISCLOSURES. This shocking incident has occasioned other disclosures of a very extraordinary kind with regard to the secret societies which exist in Europe, and of the truth of which there can be no doubt. You remember that the explosion on board the Mosel—or rather alongside that vessel —took place in advance of the time intended by the man Thomas, who had ship ped the murderous box. Since his death it has been argued by the lawyers whether Tho mas would have been punishable in case he had not by his own hand put himself beyond I the reach of human vengeance. lie had in tended to blow up the Mosel in mid ocean, but his box exploded on the wharf, and although it killed a hundred persons on the spot, yet Thomas did not intend that it should do so. Whilst this case is being argued a letter appears in the Times with the signature of "Warhawk," making some statements which but for the fact of the known care exercised in the editorial room of that journal would be regarded as an attempt at sensationalism. "Warhawk" states he belongs to one or two secret societies in Europe, and knows all about several others, in which however he has not been initiated ; and it seems that there really does exist on the Continent a number of sys tems of combinations for purposes of murder and assassination which are not only unscrupu lous and unhesitating in carrying out their ob jects, but carry on their machinations with the utmost amount of coldblooded calculation, and even employ legal opinion as to the amount of legal risk sustained in the perpetration of their various crimes. According to "Warhawk" all the political murders in Europe done are in connection with some of these societies, and he gives particulars and instances —without mentioning names—where counsel's opinion was taken as to the possible punishment in volved in a case where a bottle of poisoned wine, intended for a certain obnoxious person, was drunk by the ignorant bearer, who fell a victim to his pilfering. It is cited as a case somewhat analogous to that of Thomas. Most of these societies were founded, and are still maintained for political purposes; but many of them have become degraded into mere secret bands of murderous robbers, whose whole energies are devoted to the invention and use of such infernal machines as those I have described. It is to be hoped that the dis closures in the Times will cause continental governments to take active steps to discover and exterminate these dens of malefactors. BLOWING UP VESSELS FOR INSUR ANCE. The Americans have been catching it too in consequence of the Bremmersbaven ex plosion. Because the horrid deed was carried out by an American, and he only a white washed Yankee after all, the Americans are a lot of white-livered murderers and are not fit for decent society. Dreadful as were the effects of the explosion on board the Mosel, it is quite possible that the disclosurers oc casioned by it may be productive of good. It seems that for years it has been known to the Governments of the principal European powers that torpedoes were in use for the purpose of destroying vessels and so robbing insurance companies and underwriters. It seems almost too horrible to be true, but there cannot be the slightest doubt that this is the case, and that numbers of ships have been destroyed in this manner, and have sunk with all on board, victims to the fiendish love of gain which animates some breasts. " What will not man do for gold " is an old adage, and is seems indeed that even in this nineteenth century of enlighten ment, there is nothing he will not do. That a man coiMd be found who would deliberately sacrifice the lives of an entire ship's company and her passengors, beside the ship and cargo for the cake of a sum of money so insignifi cant as to seem, scarcely worth the trouble of carrying out the plot really appears incom prehensible. How long these plans might not have been carried on successfully had not this discovery turned public attention to the mat ter, there is no- saying, but it is to be hoped and supposed that owners and agents will hencefoiward I be more careful in examining what shipments they receive.

Carnatic shi pmenfc to hand I New CAEPiii'S just opened up. The very large demand for Holloway and Garlick's Carpets has decided them to comply with th c wishes of their friends and customers in 'entering thoroughly into the House Furnishing business. v Having secured the services of Mr R. Cianwell (late Cranwell and Co., Shortland street) is sufficient guarantee that they will keep Furniture of first-class workmanship, and at the most reasonable prices it can be produced at. They intend keeping Goods to suit all classes, and purchasers are invited TO INSPECT a HEIR STOCK. Funerals Turnished at Moderate Charges by Holloway and Garlick, Cabinet Makers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, Drapers, Clo thiers, &c, .'City Hall, Queen-street, Auck land. Persons desl'rons of seeing a specimen of local industry, should call this day (Friday) and see the Improved Wrought Iron Seming ton range, manufactured to order by Herbert. H. Smith, at the Auckland Iron Works. It is 4ft. 6in. long, with two ovens and boiler, plate rack, etc., complete and made all of wrought irron, and on an improved style ; also, wrought iron ship stoves, and improved patent portable smoke-consuming ovens. Nearly eighteen hundred of these ovens are now in use, some over five years, and all have given entire satisfaction.

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T? 0E SAMOA. iljllStfP^" The clipper barque BATAVIA, Captain Steed, will sail for the above port on TUES DAY next, March 7. For freight, passage, or farther particulars, apply OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents. OkL T? 0R LYTTELTON. !sss?%& Theschooner ELIZABETH, . now loading, will sail on MONDAY next, 6th instant For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. March 3,1876. M"ESSENGrER'S MEAT MART.— Jj-JL Large and Cheap. Come early to avoid dis appointment. . Opposite Savings Bank, Queen-street.



WELLE3LEY-STREET BUTCHERY. A, CARTER begs to specially acquaint his cus tomers and the general public that he is now selling tirst-class Meat «t the low-eat possible prices. J'aim ies waited upon for orders^luily. ANTED a Girl as a Plain Cook; % v at the Neaada Hotel, Queen-streat. WANTS, at Hannaford's Registry, High-stceet,—A female Hotel Servant (Wai liato). goad piace. Apply at my store, Queen ftreet, this eviiDiiig before eight o'clock.—A Single Man to milk and g-rden, aud situations for a really good Eoy able to milk, etc ; likewise, for tidy Nursegirls or Female Housekeepers, and c!ean, wholesome, and efliciont Female fervants W~ ANTED the Public of Auckland to know that D Gaarey, Tailar, has removed from TTobcon Street to premises adjoining the Fiji Bank, Sh rtland street ANTED, G. Sharpe, Bootmaker, to known his wife is in town.—Apply to Relieving Officer. ANTED, a good General Servant; character required.—Mra M.^rley, Havelook H )Use, Symonds-street. W~~ANTED7firalrclaßß Barmaid for up-stairs Bar.—Cosmopolitan Hotel. fDISPENSER —Wanted, by a mcdi- JL/ cal man in the South, a Dispenser to dippense medicines and keep aecount3.—Apply to MrEdson, 296, Queen-street. WANTED, at once, a respectable young Woman as Housemaid. —Swan Hotol, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED Known, that a gentle man or lady can bo accommodated with a Furnished Bod room at Mrs Mccarty's, Albert-street, nearly opposite the Young Men's Rooms. ANTtfD, a Second Waiter at the Albert Hotel Queen-street. YET ANTED, an active young person VV to make herself generally useful; good re ferences required.—Mrs Spiers, Ellerslie Mouse, North Shore. TJS7ANTED, a situation as first-class W Barmaid, in town or country.—E. Henry's Registry Office, Shortland-street. ANTED, a Farm Labourer f re ferences required.—Apply to Mr A. Buck land on Monday, at 10 a.m. WANTED, Tenders for the erection of a Cottage in Wellesley-street Plans and Rpfcilioations can b" Fcen at Mr Browi'hill's, Boot maker, 83, yuecn-stwet. WANTED, in a private family, a Furnished Bedroom, easy distance from Quem-streot —Particulars to 11, S-tar Office. WANTED, four Carpenters ;, two ♦o proceed to Drury, and two to Freeman's Bay.—John MrCoH, Builder, Newmarket. WANTED, a respectable young man as Lodger, in a qniet family, at the lirst Verandah House from the Reservoir, Kacangahape Riacl. No children. Tern b, £L WANTED, two or three young men as Boarders in a private family,—Enqnire at this office, or next to Union Terrace, Union-street. * %■■ je.KTED, a .Nursemaid.—Apply "' 1?! with references to Mrs Rico, Mount Eden I? oad. WANTED, by a young lady accustomed to young Children a Situation ps Nursery Governiss ; iirst-ulafis references.— Apply »s fcOon ax po'sib'e »t this office for address WANTED, by a new arrival, a situation as Clerk, Storcnvin, or in any licht capacity. The advertiser will give £3 to any person who can piocure him a situation of the abovn naturu likely to p>ove a pormanancy.— Apply to this ofli<:e. ANTED to Hire a .Spring Cart, or an t,xiir<!ss and Hirncss, by tho w.ek, to shift furniture. —W. L Koth, Ohe.p Bidding and H'urtiiture Warehouse, Victoiiastreet finst, next the Greyhound Tlotel WANTED, a Rough Carpenter for bush work.—J. Howard, Onehung* \)y ANTED, a thorough'y competent » * Assistant to tnke charge of a Chemist's Business ; liberal salary.—Addres with references, Box 37, Post oillco. WANTED Known, F. McMasteris selling his large stock of Drapery and Clothing at reduced prices. WANTED, the Journeymen Tailors to know that Mr Raitray's Tailors are locked out, becauso they will not accent any reduction, and work for less than tenpence por hour.—By order of the Society. WANTED, two Dairies of good Fresh Butter; highest market price given. Apply to Post-office Store, Karangahape Road. ANTED, Tenders, fo~Labour only, for a House at Uedwood. Plans, &c, atlronOffico. G. H. HoldsUp and Co., Custom houe-streat. WANTED, a Barmaid—Apply at Greyhound Hotel, Quecn-ptreet. AiNTED, Good Tailors; highest wages given —W. Rattray, C6, QueeQ-etreet. "WANTED KNOWN, a cheap sale V V of Miscellaneous Goods will be held for a few days at Baitve urd Co 's Marino Store, Klliott street The stock must be cl-.aretiom at once in con- Hea.uence of removing from the piemiscs. Come early. WANTED KNOWN>^tjrGreei has on sale Men's Brown Cotton Socks, 6d per pair; 3 pairs Boys Biown Cotton Hocks for a shil ling ; Rimmil's Brown "Windsor or Honey Soap. 2d per cake ; 3 Harjderchiefs 'or a ehillini? (full size, men's); Men's or Bo>s' Collars, 6<i per dozen ; Kim mel's Perfumes, Od and 9d per hottle.; Bont 1 aces 3d per dozen or 2s p«r gross : Women's or Girls' Stock ingii, 6d per pair (very good v*lue); Men's Braces, Is per pair, best in * uckl»nd ft r the trice; other pood equally cheap.—address J. Green, Thomson's Build ingfe, Victoiia-s reet, and No. 33, Market. TO Grocers and Wine and Ppirit Merchants.—Wanted by a young Mm, an engagement as Traveller, Salesman, or Counter H«nd ; eight ye,rs'experience, and can produce re ferences from some of the principal houses in Mel bourne ; s» curity given if required.—Apply by letter to Amoy, Poßt-offlce. WANTED KNOWN—The under signed has resumed the business for six rears carried on by Mr. Hnnry Sl»tor, Tea Dealer, Grocer, and Tobacconist, Victoria street, and trusts by vending first-class goods st lowest legitimate cash prices, and ftiviog stiict attention to everybody's wants to merit public confidence ard pitronage. Special attention will be given. to the Tea aud Tobacco branches of the business, in which I have many years experience. I purpose keeping always the same good brands of Tobacco and Cigars as told by my predecessor. Cash orders delivered »ny reason able distance; families waifed on Country orders, with remiitance, promptly to. F. WHITKHEA.T>, Tea Dealer, Grocer, and Tobacconist, Victoria-street, Auckland. JHE undersigned returns his sincere thanks to his numerous friends and the public for the kind patrorjage which he has ri-ceived during the past six years, and having declined business in favour i f the above, trusts they will continue to him the Sime, feeling1 confident that with his experience and ability they will be equally well served. HEJVRtf SJGATOR. n ALVANTZED IRON, 7, 8, and 9 °-J» fept, on sale by John Reid. Fencing Wire. Nos. 6, 7, 8, and 10, and staples, on sale by John Reid. Land Rollers and Harrows, oh sale by John Reid. Mill Saw Files, an invoice for sale by John Reid. Oamaru Flour, on sale by John Reid. Fiji Maize, on sala by John Reid. Blasting Powder and Sporting Powder, on sale by John Reid. Cedar Logs, for sale cheap by John Reid. Dunedin Ale and Stout (Marshall's), always on sale by John Reid. White Herrings, in firkins and half-barrels, per Brodii k Castle, for sale by John Reid. Woolpacks, per Brodick Castle, for sale by John Reid. Cornflour (Brown's), 100 cases per Aline, for sale by JOHN REID. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wellington-street. The Evening Classes -will be re-opened on MON DAY, March 6, at 7 p.m. Terms :—Senior Class: English, Arithmetic Book keeping, &c, is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Class, Is per week. Pbench Classes, conducted by Mons F. Peltzer, of the College of Henri Quatro, Paris. Terms, Is per lesson of one hour; three lessons per week, ,2s 6cl REID'S COACH LEAVES Auckland: Onehunga': 8.45 a.m. 10.30 am. 1 p.m. 5.45 p.m. __ A__ ■ L T. ON SALE, EX SALISBURY, PEOM LONDON,— 8 tanks Superior English Malt. COMBES & DALTJY, Queen-street. March 1,1876.



T>RINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessae .. .. Mr. R. J. Do Lias, Directress .. .. Miss Lydia Howarde. Scenic Artist .. Mr. N. H Thornton. THIS (FBI DAY) EVENING, GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT! Under the immediate patronage and. in the pre sence of His Excellency the Governor, THE MARQUIS OF NORMANBY ■ AND SOITE. Last Night! Last Night! of Miss LYDIA HOWARDE As CHILPKRIC! Supported by Mdle. Solanpfe Navaro, Miss Jenny Nye, Mr. Harry Power, and the entire Company. To conclude with THE WATERMAN ! Saturday—" La Chatte Blanche !" Reserved Seats may bo secured, and Tickets ob tained, at Upton and Co.'s Dr<-ss Circle Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s Cd; Pit, Is. Doors open at 7.30, overture at eight sharp. Attendance in Cloak-room. ri I T V HALL. For Twelve Nights OnIy! SMITH'S NEW COMBINATION! SATURDAY, MARCH 4, GRAND OPENING NIGHT! 85?" First appearance in Auckland of the following ariists. after"a most brilliant tour through the Southern Provinces: — Pkmbekton WiMjARD, the lightning change artist. 11. W. Gary, baritone vocalist. G. Wkbb, iLaker and inventor of Marionettes. Paulj V - bona, the sensational aifial artist. CiiiFKOBD Wif/lard, known as Willard Wanderings. AZHi/IA, ihe air sylph. Miss Octatia .Lank, mezzo soprano. Miss Blanch MkIiVIN, eerio comic. Mdlle. Nabiini, Piauist. This is the Greatest Specialty Company that has ever appeared in Auckland. Tickets can he had, and seats secured, at Upton's Mu«ic Sfore, Qneen-streot. Admission—3s, 2i, and Is. P. H. KIRBY, Agent. OSP E NIN G QERTICES OF THE NEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, BERESFOKD-STREET. Sunday, March sth: — Morninp Service—Conducted by Key. R. F. Mac nicool. At the close the Lord's Supper •will be administered. Evening—" A Service of Praise," with address by Rev. W. Tinslki. Thursday Evening, March 9 :— CONVERSAZIONE. SUNDAY SfiRVTCES to commence at 11 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. Tho Offerings in aid of the Building Fund of'the New Church. H xr c' * s; ATTCKLVND BRANCH, No. 81. THE ANNUAL BALL of above Banch will Mre place in the CHOKAL HALL, ON FRIDAY, MARCH 17 (St. Patrick's Day.) Dancing to commence at 9 p m. Ladies by invitution circular oi.ly. Tickets. 10s Cd. to bo hud of Messrs Callnan, Flynn, DeuiDsey, and tlie members of the committee. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary. rPHE Dutch Revolt against Spain. I By special request, Mr. F. G. Ewington will deliver another Lecture on this rousine period of history on the 14th inst. See future advertisement. No part of former Loclurcß repeated. fATA.HU B U District School.—Grand V/ Vocal and Instrumental Concert. Otabnhu Public Hall. Wednesday, March 8. Messrs W and F Reed (from.the Thames) will give one of their Humorous an ' Plc»siDg Entertainments. Volunteer Hand in attendance. AdmiHsion, 2s 6d; Children, Ib. Proceeds to meet incirtentil Bchool expenses, Doors apen at 7..50; dancing to commence at 10 pm. T7^ NNISKILLEN LOYAL OK ANGE VI LODGE, NO. 3. The Regular Meptinp of the Lodge will be held in the Protestant Hall, ICe rang*hape Road, To-morrow (Friday) Evening, at 7.30. v By order of the W.M. A UGKLAND SHIPWRIGHTS' PKO- J\_ TECTION SOCIETY. The SECOND ANNIVERSARY of this Fooiety will be celebrated by a PICNIC, to be held in the Domain, on SATURDAY, the 4th March. Members nre requeettd to assemble in the Domain by 10 o'clock a m. The Band will play at t!?e foot of Albert-street at 9 o'clock a.m.. and then proceed to the Domain Tickets for non-members may be obtained from the Committee at 3s Gd the single ticket, or 6s the double ticket. J. H. CORNISH, Secretary. SATUEDAY, 4th March, a Late Train leaves Onehunga for Auckland at 7 p.m., returning from Auckland at 11.15 p.m. Calls at intermediate stations. By order, A. T. MACDONALD, General Manager. mo BUILDERS- Thfl accepted tender for the Bank going: up at Opotiki way hear to his advantage that Mr J. Bryant, oi the firm of Bryant and Arthur, Painters, of Par ndl, is at Opotiki for a few weeks and while there would bo pleased to contiact for the paintiug, &c. For further particulars and address may be left at Mr Partridge's Shooting Gallery, or at this office. J. C. ARTHUR. March 3,1876. rp O BUILDERS. No eligible tender having been received for the erection of a Tower snd Spire to St Mark's Church, Renr.iera, fresh tenders will be received until Thurs day next, the 9th instant, at 4 p m P. BJKRAPATH, Architect. OTONE WALL BLTIL DI N~G. Tenders are required, at the Haymarket, by 12 o'clock on TUESDAY next. March 7, for Collecting the Srqnoß and Erecting a "Wall about Three-quarters of a Mile—three feet wide at the bottjm, one foot at top ; lour feet high, with a ccping stone nine inches high on the wall —from the Penrose Station along the Great South Road to its junction with the Onebunga Road, thence by the Onthunga Road to the Railway Wall. Tenders to state how much per chain, and the time required to complete the job. ALFRED BUG'KLAND. TO BUILDERS. —— Tenders are invited up to noon on Saturday, 12th instant, for the erection of a Warehouse in Durham street for T. Hartley. Plans, specifications, and particulars at my office. T. B. CAMERON, 1 Architect m O BUILDERS. Tenders are required for the erection or Three Shops in Queen-street. Plans. &c, maybe Keen at my office, Shortland atreet, until Tuesday, the 7th instant, where the tenders are to be delivered at 4 o'clock. JAMKS WRIGLEY Architect. PFO CARPENTERS AND PAINTEBS. B Tenders will be received np to noon of SATUE DAY next, for Finishing the Interior of the Choral Hall Plans, &c, at my office. EDWABD MAHONEY, Architect. npENDERS wanted for the erection JL' of a seven-roomed Hcuse sJt Pomonby. Plans to b<> seen at the office of D. Goldie, Custom House- Btreet. npO BUILDERS AND CARPENTERS. Tenders are invited up to noon of SATURDAY, the 4th March, for the Erection of a Drolling House, in Paget-street, off the Ponsonby Road. Plans and specifications at my office, Breakwater Road. , ' ' ROBI. BAKTLEY. February 26, 1870.



•**!#> TOR WA.NGAEEI 4?,^W%. JP n>HDS, WAitfG.vRET, AND ■"} ~:,;^ M ASGAP.a The commodious • c-v gib?mer ARGSYLI?, 126 tons register, Captain Stfa->hensos. v.-ili ™ the Queen-street Wharf for tbe above ports »~ TUESDAY next, at 5 p.m. For jreight, passage, and all information, apply to A. MACGREGOB, Agent, Queen-street Wharf. M" ON EY found on G rafton Road on 2nd March.—Apply to A. Graham, Dairy man, near the Phcenix Foundry. NOTICE ! NOTICE ! NOTICE ! J. WILT..IAM3, having returned from Eng land, has brought 27 cases of Goods, which be intends to sell cheap, comprising—Children's Socks, No. 2 3d pair; Ladies' Stockings, (id pair; Ladies' Stay Fasteners, id pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, 6d pair; Girls' ditto ditto, 4d pair; Mon's Elastic Braces, 9d pair; Boys' and Youths' ditto, C>& pair; Dressing and Finoiooth Combs (damaged), 3d each ; Superior ditto, 6d each; Tin and Bronze Candlesticks. Gd each ; Pepper Boxes and Funnels, 3<V each ; Fancy Tea Cadies, -Mbß, 1h each ; Tin Teapots, Is ai.d Is 3d each; Goffard'and Lined Koto Pap^r and Envelopes, ill a pacliet; fi quires Lined Nota P-iper, Is packet; Sheet Songs, 2d each; Chinese Lanterns from 2d to M each; Faucy Boxes from 6d to 3s each ; Worit Boxes, Is each ; Puzzle Money Boxes, Is; Pictures, all prices; Photograph Frames, 3d; best, 6d each; Gents' Alberts, 2g 6d each; Ladies' Bracelets. Is 6rt pair; 50 new styles of Earrings, 1 1- Cfl pair; Brooches, Is each; and a variety of goods too numerous to mention. Shops and Country Stores supplied in small quantifies to Bell again.—Noto the address: J. Wri.MA.MB, Noh. 4 and 55 Stalls, Auckland Market, Quccn-Htreet entrance. TO LET, in Wellington-street, a five roomed Cottage.—Apply at the Corner Store, top of Hobson-stroet. HPO LET, commodious Store, centrally I. situated in the city, four floors (patent hoist). Rent, 20s per week.—For address apply early at this office. TO LET, furnished or unfurnished, a House containing 11 rooms, stable* i>nd coach-house, flower and kitchen gardens, and 2 acres of land.—Apply on the premiset to C. L. Long, The Cedars, OnehUDga. TO LET, a respectable and commo dious House ia Pitt-street. TO LET, on Lease, those command ing premises in Shetland and Fort-streets, known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in tho occupation of Mrsprs. Me Arthur, Shera and Co. Possession can bo given on the Ist July next. W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. O LET, a five-roomed "Verandah Hottage in Kelson-street. — Enquire at the Stab Office. TO LET or for Sale, a House of five rooms, plpasantly situated with stabling, &c. —Apply Star Office. CT LET or SELL, the Store in Durham-Btrcet, two storeys high, sixty-six feet deep, with 13 years of the lease to rim.—Apply on the premises to H. H. Smith, Auckland Ironworks. Also, to be sold cheap, Wrought-iron Ranges, ships' Stoves, Portable Ovens, Colonial Ovens, Toe-plates, &v. TO LET, upper part of House, fur nished, cornuiandir.g a beautiful view of the harhour ; with or without board —apply oScjof this paper. pAMPBELLVILLE.—A. large alloT- V-^ mi-nfc for £H0 ; a fine view of the harbour. —W. F. Hammond, Architect, Ponsonby and Shortland street. NORTH SHORE—A furnished Houso to let, with immediate possc-ssion.— Apply to R. ar d R Dudcr, House and Lat d Agents. LUST, on Thursday night, a Ship'? Dingy. 14 feet long, uainted Wd calnur out sid"), black gunwale ; maker, J. Waymouth The finder will be r- warded on applicatioa to Williams and Co, phip Chandlers, Q-een-street. TJi O R SALE, AT THE NEWTON SANITARY PIPE WORKS, A Large Quantity of all sizes of Unpatented PIPES The above goods are first-class, and used by City Corporations down South, although not considered suitable for our city works here. FO * SALE, a bargain, and in good order, a Fingle-Seated Bnggy, with lamps, bupgy-horse, and complete set of harness. Price. £48.—Apply at once Box X 0 G.P.O. Foil Immediate Sale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponaonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR Immediate ir-ale, at an exceed ingly low pricp, a compact Farm of 100 acres good land. 25 of which are in grass, with four-roomed House, Stables, &c, only i miles from Hamilton, with frontage to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Quepn-street. FOR, SALE, on very easy terms, at Ponsonby, a good 6-room'ed House, with every conve dence, and freehold allotment 45 x 110 feet. Arply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. pARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— V^ Apply at the Stab, office. FOH SALE, a first-class Farm, of 295 acres, with large ran for sheep or cuttle; a good huuse, stable, smoke-house, &c. This is an admirable fatm. H. PARTI VQTOV, House and Land Agent, 67, Queen-street. THE ILLTTSTBATED NSW ZEALAND HERALD, established 1868 pub lished monthly for transmission by the English Mail, contains Eneravinps of a high class, illustrative of Colonial Fvents, Portraits, Scenery, &c, specially selected for tranmisdon to home friends. Price Is. Annual Subscription, 7s 6d (in advance); posted, 83 6d. Dunedin :R. T. WHKKLBit, Proprietor and Pub lisher—N.B. : Artists are now engaged in taking sketches of Auckland scenery Waitemata Harbour, Bot Lake Country, etc.—G. T. Chapman, Agent for the Province j^tOCIETY OP ARTISTS, AUCKLAND The Society's First Winter Exhibition of Worts in black and white, will be held about the Ist day of June next, *übjecta m»y oe executed in lead pencil, Indian ink, sepia, charcoal, crayon, &c.,and must be mounted and framed. J. SYMONS, Secretary. THISTLE HOTEL JL P. DARBY, Wholesale and Rbtajt WINE AND SPIRIT STOKE QUEEN-STKEBT AUCKLAND, Begs aye to return many thanks to tho public, for their iberal support accorded him for many yean past. Having erected splendid' Premises on the site 0 the old House which was destroyed by fire, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him from town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION1 WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wlno Duff, Gordon's Bherry Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrier, Jouet's Champagne— Moselle, pints and quart* Claret-Chateau, Laroso Claret—Lafitte Claret—Leoville Claret—St Julian's Real Old Jamaica Rum Hennessy's Three Star Brandy And othei choice brands. ASBOETED OASES MATIE UP TO ORDER DIFFEKENT BRANDS. . BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT. Liberal! Al owances'.'made to wholesale parcbasora TERMS : SI RICTLY CASH. Spirits Overproof, th same as from bonded Store Hold in any quantity. ■ v(



T3ELIABLE I«VJim xx xx x Ag >iust Loss (Fire or Marine) secured to Policy holders in tlio NATIONAL INSURANCE .COMPANY OS NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION &TERLING of Capital,' •with TJoumiti d Liability of its Sliaieholders, LIBERAL TERMS, AND PROMPT SETTLV^ENT OF LOSSES: HENRY E, ViJUXAWS, , . Manager. Offices: 25, Qneon-street. _ T OST.or tTOLEN, a SmitMeid 1J Cattie Dog, named " Rover," Black, with^ horfe Tail. The ust prize-taker of the last show in MarKet ■■■ottse. a reward will lie P»M to anyone returning him to Stah Office. Anj one ret*ini«g hun after tHls date will be prosecuted wtih the utmost severity of the law. The dog is well known. Tho pohco are in* formed. . MONCT TOJ.JS ( i> on first-class freehold security, *t lot? rates of interest.— R. 0. Dyer, iShnyt)arifi-nf.r«e , ly|ON-V iv i, ■iM m large or $ 1 small snms, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. Ti'iisiiley, Solicitor, Ui«h-*trflot 75 Xf \f B AND SMALLEE STJMS z£Jt)\J\J to LEND on Freehold Security, ntereet low if security first-class.—Apply to Elliott Mover, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-strnpit. i BOARD & RESIDENCE for four or five single Gentlemen, top of Tapper Queen street, next to Belchers Fuewood Yard, Karangahapa Koart, a Pa HP ME NTS at Mrs. Morley's <>' Ifavelocli House, Symonds:street — Wanted, a good generaljo.v*nt. diameter rt?ljuired. iTJUE~COLONIAL BANK OF JL. NEW ZEALAND. : Shareholders arc reminded that the sth call of FIVE SHILLINGS per chare will be Due and fay able on Wednesday, Ist March next, after whicli date Interest will be charged on all Overdae Calk. J T. WARREN, Branch Inspector. __ NATIONAL BA UK OP NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Notice is hereby {riven that an Interim Dividend for the Half-year ending 30ih September, 1875. at the rate 6 («ix) per cm. p<-r annum, has been declared by the Directors, and will be paid to the shareholders wliose names appear at this date on the register Kept in the colon}-, on and after 28th inst. t The Transfer Books will be closed from thiß date until 6th March. M.ELLIOT. Inspector. Wellington, February 19,1876. HUIA AND CORNWALL-IS ESTATE, MANUKATJ HARBOUR. Tenders are hereby invited by the undersigned up to the 21st instant, for tho Purchase or Lease of tho undermentioned properties, either separately or collectively They are pleasantly and advantagnously wmited within a f«w miles of Onelranga, either by water or land transit; and offer facilities to small capitalists larely to bo met with. THE HUIA ESTATE. Lot I.—The timber Jdghts appertaining to the Huia Estate, comprising abont 2,000 acres of free- Z__\ hold, together with the mill plant, tools, barges, "" "rafting gear, smithy, store, dwelling-houses, &c, all as at present in complete working order. Lot 2.—The grazing rights over the above property, considerable portions of which are covered with English grasses, and well watered, with suitable paddocks, buildings, farming imple ments, &c, capable of maintaining a dairy of fifty cows, with back rim for two to three hundred head of Btores. CORNWALLIS ESTATE. Lot 3.—Adjoining the Huia Estate, and comprising about one thousand acres of freehold—oldbush land—with enclosures of two to three hund red acres, -veil watered, and for the most part covered vriA. English grasses, also a capacious dwelling-house, store, stable aod out-buildings, together with about &ixty head of dairy cattle, working bullocks, &c. ; and including all tim ber rightß for cutting firewood. Possession can be given on th#3lst March. J. S. MACFARLANE. March 2, 187 ft MONDAY, MARCH 6, 11 O'Clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. MAIZE ! MAIZE ! MAIZE ! Ex 'L^etitia,' @ Pur. G. W. B I NN E V WILL sell by aiiction at the Cora Exchange, on^Monday, the 6th instant, at 11 o'clock Bharp, 400 sacks Maize, just landed in good order and condition, ex ' Lsetitia,' @ Fiji. . Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15. TO CLOSE PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTS. GEO. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from Mr. W. J. Cawkwell to sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, the 15th March, at 11 o'clock sharp, The Balance of the Stock of the Crown Distiller In Bond: 13 qr-casks Malt Whisky 6 ~ Melado Pale Brandy Duty Paid: 100 cases Malt Whiskey 100 cases Melado Pale Brandy Also, Copper Measures, Vats, Taps, Syphons Bottle-racks, Hydrometers, Casks Kegs, Jars, &c, Sundries. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, MARCH 6. FLOUR MILL, SSTORE AND BAKERY, , AT BOMBAY SETTLEMENT. FOR POSITIVE SALE. HP HE subscribers Lave received in _l_ structions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Mbnday, 6th March, at 12 o'clock, The FLOUR MILL at Bombay Settlement, within a mile of the Great South Road, and about 3 miles from Railway Station. This Mill has been recently erected at great ex pense, is in full working order, and has a never-fail ing supply of water with a fall of over 20 feet The water-wheel is 16 x 43, and driveß a four feet pair of French Burr Stones, with Wheat Cleaning Machinery, Silk Dressing Machine, Hoisting Gesr. &c, &c, &c. Also, A well-finished STORE and BAKERY, now doing a good business, together with about 20acrea of flrst-claBS Land, situated at the Bombay Settlement, Great South Road, now in the occupation of Mr Fleming. For particulars apply to Dignan and Armstrong Solicitors, Auckland, or to . SAMUEL CQCHRANE & SON, Anotioneerjk. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. GEO. W. BINNEY, HAS received instructions from Stannus Jones, Esq, to sell by public auotion at an early date, due notice of which will be given, The Grounds surrounding his late residence frontages on Franklin Road and Wood-street, Fernside, which 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 property. Full particulars on application to the Auctioneer FRIDAY, MARCH 10. GREAT SOUTH ROAD TOLLS. . HPHE undersigned has been instructed JL by His Honor the Superintendent; to offer for sale, by public auction, at their mart, Queen-street, at noon on the above date, , The LEASE of the abovementioned TOLLS for the period from March 13 to September 30,1876. B. TONKS & CO.