'^joso very well in the source indica ted. Mr McCaul called and said he panted to re-shingle a house, and at lis request I referred to the plans and stated he could do so, the house being out side the boundary for slate roofs only. He then asked for a permit. I stated that the surveyor was out. He said " could I oblige him by giving him one." • I replied I could fill it ur>, previously making enquiries for Mr Andfer.s&n.. "Jus1; as I commenced to fill up the permit one of the clerk's came and stated tb/.t Mr Anderson was standing at the office door in Queen-street. I requested that he •should be called, and when he came with gome other person into his office I got up and ■was leaving his room, just by the door, when gome remarks were made by Mr l&cOaul about his issuing permits, when t jok ingly replied, "Oh yes, ha will give you a permit on payment of 203 or 30a." Mr McCaul replied, "You ought not to ' charge anything at r a \\," During the after noon, I was inforraed that Mr McCaul was not friendly inclined towards me, and had been so expressing himself in the office. On enquiring the reason I was told that some time si'uee he was compelled to drain some liou^es in Wakefield-street, and he had been "told by the officer that it was through my he had been put to some expense at the instigation of a councillor ; hence, I presume, the malicious letter, written with the intention and hope of injuring me. Mr Errington was never in the office, as stated by Mr McCaul. Mr Ander&on, who can bear testimony to the explanation I have made, is equally indignant with myself at the malicious and untruthful statement made by Mr McCaul.— Ycur.3, obediently, P. A. Philips.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before E. C. Barstow, Esq., E.M.) A JOVIAL (?) CREW. John Thomson, Henry Adye, Joseph Jloran, John Gorman, James Murray, Thos. Moore, and Peter P. Carry were fined for the offence of drunkenness. Benjamin Burke, who denied the same soft impeachment, had ife proved against him, and was fined 20s and costs. A DIRTY BEAST. David Priscoll was charged with using obscene language in Abercrombie-street on Saturday. Prisoner pleaded guilty. He had a few words with his wife, and he believed a com pliment or two_djd pass between them. The sentencewas that prisoner was to pay a fine of 40s and costs, or go to prison for 14 days. ':;. BLASTIKG. Martin Donagher, a contractor, was ■charged with blasting rocks in a public place without the permission of the City Council. Tie defendant, who was represented by Mr F. A. Tole, pleaded guilty under mitigated circnmstancea. The defendant was fined Is and costs. THE SOAP-BOILING- NUISANCE. John Allender, soap-boiler, of Parnell, was charged upon a summons with suffering • offensive matter to remain on his premises and cause a nuisance to the residents in the neighbourhood contrary to the Act so pro vitied. Mr Hesketh appeared for the defendant, and Mr W. L Eees for the complainant, -Mr Kinselia, Inspector of Nuisances to the Par neU district. A plea of not guilty was entered. Mr Hesketh objected to the form of the information. As the wording stood, it was impostible to say what the charge really was : whether it was brought under a Pro vincial Act or an Act of the General Assem bly- Mr W. L. Eees asked the Bench to allow the information to be amended, by having inserted the words, contrary "tojthe pro visions of the Municipal Police Act, 1566, Amendment Act, 1872;" and also, VAt Parnell, within the limits of the city of Auckland.". . Mr Hesketh said he had no objection to the amendment, but he was unprepared to go on with the case,, as, when he came into the Court he waa totally unaware of the nature of the charge. On the wording, it was quite uncertain whether the informants meant to proceed at Common Law or under the Pro vincial Act. After some argument his Wor ship decided that the omissions were so important that the defendant waa entitled to an adjournment. A great deal of discussion ensued as to when the case should be taken. Mr Eees asked that the evidence of the witnesses for the prosecution might be taken.

Mr Hesketh objected as he would be totally unprepared for the cross-examination. Now that he knew under what Act the charge was laid, he was prepared if the Bench and his learned friend on the other side agreed to it, to argue one or two objections in law to the mode of procedure. His Worship and Mr Reea both said they had no objection to, this course being pur sued.

A difficulty occurred as to what day the ■caseshould be adjourned to,.as both counsel and his Worship were engaged elsewhere ■every day for some time to come. Finally, the case was fixed for Thursday week next. Mr Hesketh, after conferring with the counsel on the other side, said he had under stood that the charge rested on the allegation that defendant merely created a nuisance by dealing with inoffensive matter in the way of his business in such a manner as to make it offensive. If that had been the case he Bhould have been prepared to argue that the clause of the Municipal Police Act did not apply. But he was now informed that not only was this alleged, but also that defendant had offensive matter,on his,premises, before and after the process of'bolling down. 'Under these circumstances he didf not .purpose to raise the objection he'had intended. ..,

Mr Rees said he could, no.conceive that it would be maintained that if a person created a nuisance even in the ordinary way of busi-, ness he was not liable to ttie provisions of' the Act. If Messrs Ireland kept stinking hides on their, premises, or if Mr Firth's mill Bent out Btinking fumes they would. be restrained even though both, offences were perpetrated in the ordinary way of business. Mr Heakehh proceeded ; to argue that since the nuisance, if it could be so called, was not caused by the offensive matter being allowed V to' remain on" the premises, but by the fumes of the matter given off while in process of being rendered down,! the charge could not lie under the Municipal Police Act. So far as he could see even in the Public Health Act, in which provision was made for attacking nuisances caused in the latter manner, the clause bearing on it only applied to new manufactures. The only way the old manu factures could be got at was by common law. It could not be said that the complainants smelt the offensive matter ; they only smelt the effluvia'sent off. '" Mr. Rees pointed out that there was a proviso to the clause instanced by his friend to the effect that nothing therein contained should prevent anything being termed a nuisanc9 which was otherwise determined to bo so. ■'' •' • ,'.'] ~.'-.;... Mr. Barstqw said.he understood Mr. Hes keth to maintain that so long as a man used due care in the carrying on of Ms. business he could not be said to create a nuisance by allowing offensive matter to remain on his premises. . Mr. Hesketh: Yes. His Worship said it was a difficult thing to decide at once whether the Act did apply to offences caused in the ordinary way of business,'tir'only to.* offences, caused, by the neglect ojj; due.care:in carrying out that busi\ ness. He was under the impression that it °nly applied to cases "where neglect was im plied. " ~ , . l Mr Rees pointed out to his Worship that Whereas on the English Act trades and

the operation of the clause, there was no such exception in the Colonial Act. His Worship having referred to precedents at last decided that the objection raised by the defence must be overruled. Mr Hesketh asked - for costs on the adjournment. Mr Hees objected, and argued against it. His Worship ruled that the complainants could not be entitled to'any costs for this day's hearing, but that if the defendants obtainpd judgment they would be entitled to costs for both days. The case was then adjourned till Thurs day week. Thin was all the business,

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

THE LY*CII FAMILY.

The celebrated Australian Bell-ringers, known as the talented Lynch Family, will be remembered by hundreds of citizens In consequence of the silver melodies which naff out so sweetly in Lome-street Hall some two yeara ngo. This family is agwin in Auchlacd and will apue.tr in full song io-uight in the City HaU. In «Hition to the " bells, bells, bells," will be added the eminent sarsices of Mr Charles Keelev, the popular TCnglish comique and comedian, and Mr /- lfrect Strathiun. whose musical performances hay i charmed thousands of listeners in various parts of the world The beautiful oM songs of euch poets us Moore, Burns, ard Pihden are noi forgotten, and we rememb r wiih \vbat delight we heard them speak ing from the bells. The Lynch Kamiiy will again reneat seme of Ihe nrnst beautiful of th^sl, and, in add tion. a stving of musical pearls of more recent birth, Mr Keeley it appears, is quite a celebrity in his lina of comicalities and impesonaiione, and S'>me of his imitative sketches ara unique and irresistable, especially ''Brown, the TfagGditn,""The Little Grey Fat Man " and otheri, botn old and new. The per formances on the bells this evening will include selections from "INorma'' "Maritana." "Martha,' and oth«r favoriti compositions, the whole to con clude with a really laughable farce— ' Glycerine Oil," in which Hnrrr Lynch will appear aa the immortal Processor Holloway o( the Strand, whose pills and ointment are beyond ordinary estimation in value. The Lynch Family enteruinmehts howevor, surpass even Holloway's pills in their Cheering and restorative influences. A PRINCE OF OIUNG-K Those persons who hud the pleasure of listening to Mr. Ewington's excelleut oration a few weeks since on the " Life and Times of Philip -.he 1f.." will have the opportunity to morrow of hearing f.notb. r his torical portion of t< c satuo period of lmtory illus trmed in the lifo of William the Silent, one of the Princes of Orange, with startling.ftots and doings calculated to startle civilised Kttroteans of the preseDt ege. We will rot lor,sUUtho lecturer in » subject so full of'p/of<mud interest as th*t of this particular Priuce of Orang", which mates us fet-1 grateful ( lnt we live in * hap; ier and less barbarous >.go Mr. Ewinaton's fo-rrwr lecture, delivered orally and evidencing f.reat elocutionary powers on the part of the lecturer, was Jeiliy an intellectual trent of no mean order, and we have ieasons for knowing that Wijliam the Siieut wiilpesent characteristic features of equil inteVe-'t. Mr Kwington his the happy faculty of presenting facts in the most pleasing manner, in teTspersert W'th lively ■■ necdoies and smait sayings. • nefficient choir will also bn in attendance and give variety to the lecture b^ sir.ging some fine Id songs calculated to minister deliirljt, and give greater ze»t to the snbject before the audience. The lecture will be illustrated by a lar«o a ap specially preputed lor the occasion shewing the track of the patriot army.

' THE TEMPLARV {SATURDAY NTGHT. The Saturday evening entertainment for the advancement of Templarv was well attended. Mr W. J. Car'r occupied the chair, and spoke briefly on the ■subject by way of introducing the irogrammc The singing generally whs good. Mr Chapman, the original comic, gave a song in diaractor, wMoh win well received. Songs were also given by Messrs Allen ana Carter, also by Mis florner. Some dis appointment whs felt at the non-appearance of Miss Sinclair, who waa unavoidably prevented from being present. Miss porthwick, however, proferrert her vocal services instead. Messrs Peace gavo " All's Well," with tine feline and pathos M-ss Ash also sarjg a ditty in a very effective manner. Mr Milbum presided at tho pianoforte THK THKATRK. Messrs Burton and Sweeney took their benefit on Saturday eventng last at the Prince of Wales Theatre. The sele<it;ons tor the event, g's amusement were "Ireland as it was," and the ''Area Bell=.-' Both pieces were sustained with life and vigour b7_ the ■various actors «li ■ lent their aid. Between the pieces the Brothers l)u Villo entertpired the audience with a few of their extraordinary-acrobatic feats, which infustd a sense of grmlisatioa among itm gazini! spectators. The performances were pood tbrongtu.ut and hiiihly applauded and«o tnist the best of the play has been 'tit by Messrs burtun Sweeney to their pecuniary advantage j

The Australian Cable,

The first message by the Australian cable, which is now complete; was received by his Excellency the Governor, yesterday, as fol lows :— "His Excellency the Marquis of Normanby, K.C.M.G., Governor of New Zealand, Auckland. "Sydney, February 20. "I congratulate you on the successful com pletion of an enterprise which brings New Zealand into telegraphic communication with all the commercial centres of the civilized world, and can scarcely fail to strengthen the ties which should ever bind these great Aus tralasian Colonies to each other and to the Mother Country. " Governor of New South Wales." The following telegrams have been passed between the Premier and Superintendent:— Government Buildings, Wellington, 19th. February, 1876. His Honor, Superintendent of Auckland, Auckland. Your Honor will be interested to learn that the Telegraph Cable is completed, and that the Company's Engineer is now making tests before taking it over for public busi ness.-(Signed) Julius Vogel.

Auckland, 21st. February, 1876. To the Hon. the Premier, Wellington. ' I thank you for your telegram. _It was with great pleasure that I heard in 1867 that the sagacious originators of the policy of the introduction of the electric telegraph into New Zealand had succeeded in connecting the two Islands by a sub-marine cable. It is with equal pleasure I now hear that their far-sighted policy ha 3 been pursued to so important a termination, and that the exist ing Government have had the gratification of completing bo much greater a work suited to the present advanced wealth and require ments of the country, and. which must produce, such important benefits for New Zealand.—(Signed) G. Grky.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

The Unemployed

A large number of unemployed men are in the streets to-day, the road men having been discharged and come to town. There will, probably, be a meeting of the umemployed this evening. ■ ~ t The South Stafford crushing yielded 10 ozs 3 dwts aud 12 grains ; hardly payable. The Perseverance claim, Tararu, crushed 12 tons from the old Ladybird reef for 6 oz3. 12 dwts. of gold. The Inverness tribute crushing only aver aged half-an-ounce to the ton ; 95 tons were put through. The Drainage Scheme- m \ : The drainage assessment scheme is in the hands of the Companies interested. The delegates from the Companies are to meet and adopt it after discussion .by the various boards and themselves on Wednesday even ing at Grahamstown.

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Steam Service

The want of steam communicatidn between here and Kati Kati is beginning to be every day a pressing necessity. Urge the Star influence to get the Provincial authori ties to do something for us in the direction. Private letters to here state that if a email subsidy was granted, the service would be undertaken forthwith.

MERCER.

: (Erom our own Correspondent). 8 This day. Drowning at Kangiriri. At aa inquest, held to-day at Mercer, be fore ; Capt. J&cksoD, coroner, on the body of the deceased Frank .Clark, the jury found verdict, "He was drowned in a creek near XUngiriri, whilst in a fib of insanity, on the night of the 15th inst."

UNKNOWN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency) t v r v

This day.. English and New York arrivals. Arrived last night ship Sir Launcelot from London. She brings 1400 tons cargo and 19 passengers, one of whom, Mrs Francis, was confined just as the vessel came to anchor. The Sir Launcelot made the passage in 79 days from land to land and 82 port to port anticipating her advices. The barque Annie Levi from New York arrived with 1100 tons cargo one third for Wellington and Auckland.

FOXTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. It is a gay and festive day here. The engine and two new carriages started at 1 p.m. for Orona bridge, halfway to Palmer ston. This is the first time the iron horse has been able to go that distance. It is ex pected that the whole line will be open in May.

OPERA BOUFFE.

Our citizens are to have a taste of opera bouffe shortly, as the Lydia Howarde troupe are to perform on Friday night Herves' well known "Chilperic." This brilliant little extravagant opera contains abundance of sparkling and pretty melodies, and has this peculiarity as an opera bouffe, that most of the airs are of a pathetic character, very catching, especially so the " Umbrella Chorus, " and the mad scene by " Freddy," and should Miss Howard.e's troupe perform it as well as they did in Australia we predict " Chilperic" will have a successful run here.

Messrs Tonks and Co. will hold a large trade sale of new seasons' teas to-morrow at their Queen-stteet mart, consisting of 389 half-chests of congou, and 155 boxes of ditto, all in fine condition. Members of the Royal Albeit Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 1, are reminded that; the monthly meeting will bo held this evening at fight o'clock at the Young Men's rooms. Business important. The operative painless of Auckland will hold a trade meeting this evening in the Young Men's Christian, Association rooms at half-pa'it seven o'clock. The annual general meeting of the Auck land Institute will be held this evening in the large room of the Museum Buildings at half past%seven o'clock. The adjourned general meeting of the Auckland '.Regatta Ciub will take place to morrow at the Club-room, Thames Hotel, at 8 o'clock in the evening. Carnatic shipment to hand ! Kew Caim-ms just opened up. The very large demand for Holloway and Garlick's Carpets has decided them to comply with the wishes of their friends and customers in entering thoroughly into the House Furnishing business.

Having secured the services of Mr R. Cranweli (late Cranwell and Co., Shortland istreet) is sufficient guarantee that they will keep Furniture of rirst-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 IIIKTR STOCK.

Funerals Furnished at Moderate Charges

by Holloway and Garlick, Cabinet Makers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, Drapers, Clo thiers?, &c, City Hull, Queen-stteet, Auck land.



WANTED, the Carter who took away soino Sashes and Doors for Mr Dow din?, on the 3lst December, to nail at the Sash and Door Company's Ofhce, Mechanic*' Bay. WANTED a few good Bushmen.— Apply to G. Holdihip and Co. ANTE D, a Servant GirT; references required,—Apply to Mrs Hayden, Wakofioia-street. yy ANTED to Buy, a House of 5 »Vi or a rooms in Ponsonby—No 27, Stab office! ANTED to SELL, a House of five large rooms in Ponsonby, with an acre of ground—Apply 123, Star office. WANTED to Let a House and :*hop with Counters, Shelving, and GUs Fittines, at the' Corner of Victoria and Chapel-streets.—Apply to C. Madden, Hobson street. WA N'T E D, t a thoroughly good General Servant.—Apjjly at this oflice. WANTED,~~a~good Cook.—Apply to MrE McCoah Clark, Kemuera, on Tuesday or Wednesday mowiing. A.NTED, Pick and Shovel Men accustomed to the use of Powder.—Apply Freeman's Bay Reclamation Works. ANTED, two Stone Cutters, day or piece work. —Apply at the Breakwater ANTED to Let, a House in Chapel-strept, back of St Matthew's Church. Enquire at Mr Thompson's, Vie oria-street. Ty ANTED a Nursemaid for the t ? North Shore; references required.—Uor address apply at the Devonport Post-office. "ANTED to Purchase, JFowl Manure (dry).—B. Gittos and Son. W~~ANTED to buy from fifty .to sixty acres of Firewood Bush with deep-' water frontage.— M S Leers, Insurance Buildings. AN I ED, a Party with a small capital and having a knowledge of business, to join "in'a Pawnbroking Business, for which the advertiser has suitable premises in the best part of Queen-stref t.—Apply by letter, irom principals only, Box 33, G P 0., Auckland. ANTED, as Watchman, at the Owera Mill, Watgapoua, a good oid Sailor. —C. A. Harris. ANTED, immediately, 20 Lady Chorus Singers. —Prince of Wales Theatre. \X/ ANTED7~Tenders for the con- V \ struction of 50 Coloured Umbrellas, in the gorgeous Spectacular Opera of " Chllpenc."— Priuce of Wales Theatre. ANTED, immediately, 20 Super nnmaries.—Prince of Wales Theatre. WANTED, a Housemaid "refer ences required-^Apply to Mrs G.'VV. Bin ney, Upper Queen-street. \A ; T ANTED to Let, comfortable fur *■ nished Rooms in a private family in Parne\l. Board optional; no ' other boarders.—For address, apply LWP, at this offlcfl. WANTKD, an active Housemaid ; must have good references.—Apply Albert Hotel. QueeD-sireet WANTED to Rent, a small House, or part of a House, in a good locality, within ten minutes walk of Post-office.—Apply Box 2. GP.O. WANTED, by a respectable young Man, with good reference, a situation in a town or country Store ; has a thorough knowledge of the grocery business.—Further particulars, address SM, at this office. ANTED Known, that from my lorjg experience in the sale and repairs of Sewing Machines, I am enabled with confld-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 siz ' thread, makes a better' stitch, is simple and less iiable 10 get out of. order than any other. I have just received the first consignment pf r b.». Hero. Weekly or monthly payments.—GEU W. HE-LOP, Engineer, Agent, The Fitting Shop, Short land-street. WANTED, a Partner to join the advertiser in a lucrative business. . The above is a good chance for a smart active working man with a capital of about £150.—For lurther par ticulars apply to Stewart and Shortland street, Auckland, _ . - - _...-- ANTED to be Known, Mr. Tur •ner, Hydro^ athist (late Ship Surgeon), is not practicing as a Medical Doctor, but that the theory of his practice is pure air, di».t, exerciae, dry heated air, and applications of hot and cold water. Consultations free, at the Turkish Baths. ANTftD Known, that E. Carr offers special advantagou to buyers of Tim ber at theJWaikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road



—^-ig-T-taL.XTX V_/,L ' iilite'fvTWi—"Cl <-"■ « rriiiivj1 — YY containing mon*y, found in Welllngton .Btre.et:ye&tria£.(Suriday):-atterhoon.—Apply to J. D. Rblii, at Mr Hemus's; Grey-street. WANTED, one or two Men acbus tomed to Brickruaking.—Apply to Sloan9 and Murray, Arch Hill. ANTED Everybody to Enow, that in consequence of tbe extreme lateness of the season, I am determined to clear the whole of my remaining Summer Stock, and have re-marked everything at tempting pricos. Ladies should call early and see the immense Stock of Costumes, Ruffles, Muslin Goods, etc., etc. Some of the Goods ticketed in the window, as it would be useless attempting to advertise the one thousand and one bargains to be obtained.— E. T. Herbert, Draper, &c, &c, opposite City Market, Queen-street, I close at 6 o'clock. Make your purchases before that time, and encourage the Early Closing. WANTED KNOWN, Cheap Drapery at D. McPherson, Karaugahape Road. T-p/wtoi). An immense variety Printß, * us liris, Hollands, and Dress Goods, ho , Kibbons, Lace, Collars, Ties, Millinery, and Hosiery at fcelling-off Prices. W a n r i d, * ' Intending Purchasers of Hiding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to nspect my 50s. Saddle, and Gs. 6d. Bridle; by far the beßt value in Auckland. All other goods propoitionately cheap. Save the importer's profit, by buying direct from "W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Eetail Saddler, Importer ami Manu facturer, Queen-street, WANTED, 10,000 People to attend at the Clearing-out Sale of Boots, which will be given at prices to suit the depressed state of the times.—Garrctt Bros., Dublin Boot Factory, Wakc fii-id street, Auckland; and Devon-street. [New Ply mouth ANTED Known, wheie Cheap Iron and Bnes Castings can be had with dispatch, and at aßt. nieiring low prices:—Ship Dumps, Is $ tt>; Rudder B.nds, Dove-tail Plate*, Gmeiat Brass AVork, Is fid ty 1!.; Iron Castings, .Sash Weights, 15s •% cwt; Fire Bars ICh $ ewe ; Ship Casiin_s of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and single purchase), Plough Metals, Pipe*, Grates, Stove Metals, all proportiona tely cheap at ,T. KKL-Y'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and Brass. ANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwing^r, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his now premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, »here he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits tuaQo to order. Impairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice. ■\T7 ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines YY to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling co*t. Music and other Binding dono in best style.— WILIjIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Kvening Staii Office, Wyndham street. U, ANTED K.&UW&, fchat D. T v QoLDIJB Is prepurwd to supply* all kinds of Timbor and other _uildi>ig materials, including Sashed, j-oors, Mora dings, 3«oi»d Timbor, House Blookii, Po3ts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron- Bark. Mid Blue Gum Laths, Bhingles, ■*<(:., _C., at the locc«ssi, m:irkst prlVard , Cnoiuia-honsa street. "^■^, r - A.N T JtS D, &0U tons of Uld $ V Brans, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Pewter, Load, Munta Metal, Wnato Paper, Canvas, Bagging, Rope, and RaM ; also, BotUcn, ttot-otf Clothing, <so" bt BAT'IYK <* CO.'S London Marine -tore" Quick's Buildings, Elliott-street, Auckland.—S. Moss', Manager A~N TED IT^O wHSf, that J.MORRISON Is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton lload. ■ ANTED KNOWN, that John Taj'lor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doora, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breafiwater lload. All orders attended to with despatch UST, about a fortnight ago in ' Purr-ell » child's Coml liea.) eckl cc witti o.«n-w.rl,el O.iia Clai-p Whoev.r will b.ing ihe -sine to Mr Shaila'ds, Khortland-street, wdl be hw.dsoaicly rewnrflcd, the necklace being prized be yond its intinsic v*lue. 17iOUND7 part of a silk Dress.— JL Owner can have the same on application to Utmus and llanna ! LOST, to-day, between Queen-street and Hobson-street, a small Gold Locket, with piece of black velvet attached. Kinder will bo re-' Viirded on returning tame to this office. O-OE'SESr'BUG'GIES, &c. Jl~~" 11 E M~O~V B D. FOU 81118, Horßes, Buggies, or any other kind of vehicle, at my now stable j, Lome and WeliesJey ' " r" C W. CRQWTBEB. R F. B. WOODHAM, Teacher of tbo Pianoforte. Letters to be addressed North Shore, or Lowthcr Bazaar, Queen-street. R< ROBERTS, Painter, wanted tT call at 28, and 30, Victoria-street, T^iMGAGEMExNT Wanted as Morn- JCy ing Governess. Two hours daily tuition, 10s a ■week.—Address Mrs rf, at this office. OIANO. —A Pianiste wishes to give /_. Lessons at One Guinea per Quarter to children or adults. Parties attended, one guiuea.-Mrs S, at this office. _____ mo LET, Unfurnished Lodgings; JL very superior accommodation, at very moderate rent; one or two rooms - Apply to Mrs Schmidt, first house right hand Franklin Kuad, Auckland. T ADIKS and Gentlemen desirous of JL_ embracing the Operatic Profession, and com mencing in the Chorus, will have the advantage of Lydia Howarde's tuition. Costumes provided. KIN CE of Wales Theatre.—Wanted 20 Gentleman Ghorus Singers. AUCKLAND INSTITUTE. The Annual General Meeting will be bold in the Museum Buildings THIS (Monday) EVENING, at 7.30 o'clook. T. P. CHEESBMAN, Secretary. T CHARLES FERDINAND X, MARKS, Doctor of Medicine of tbo Queen's University in Ireland, Member of ihe Royal College of Burgeons in England, and Licentiate in Midwifery of the King and Queen's College of Physicians in Ireland, hereby give noiicn that I Bhall apply to the Registrar on or after the first day of April, 1H76, to lie placed on the Register; and the above qualifica tions are now deposited with him for examination. JUST RECEIVED, Archbishop Vaughan's Second Advent Conference—" The Church of Christ and the Bible." Every one should read it. To be had at Jameß Flynn's Book Store, next Messrs Hewin's, corner of Quoen and Wellesley street. Price, Is 3a., _*V*. TI7AIKATO STEAM #d£ir\ VV navigation* akd 'JOIUS^ COAL MIKIJSG COMPANY S__S3iis_» (LIMITED). NOTICE. The steamer ALERT is l«id up for repairs, and will not resume her regular trips from Mercer to Hamilton and Cambridge ior about ten days from date. FRNAZ SCHEBFF. Secretary. February 21, ISTG. vk TpiOß TATJRANGA, WHA l^v .JO . KATANE, AND MAT ATA, <f_§g_Bß The regular trader, the cutter LEAH, ■will sail »3 above on THTJBSD v V next. 24th instant For freight or passage apply to the Captain on board, of to. • LEWIS BROS.. Agents. ORTH SHORE—A furnished Bouse to let, with immediate possession.— Apply to R. and R Duder. House and La< d Agents NEW ZEALAND INSURANT COMPANY. PIEE AND MARINE. I : . , Capital, paid up and invested _240,000 Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE' of every dcs cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mercian disc, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers am sailing vessels Eisks on Specie subject to specia arronKeoientß. ■ ' : LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID, aSO. P. FIEBCB, Managor,



•■■<■' ■■- AUCKLAND. ' „ ...... Positively for Six Nights only 1 TO-NIGHT (MONDAY), FEBRUARY ?1' GRAND OPENING NIGHT OP THE CELEBRATED LYNCH FAMILY LYNCH FAMILY LYNCH FAMILY LYNCH FAMILY LYNCH FAMILY LYNCH FAMILY m ============== M .1. f S •- BELLRINGERS •• g S .. BELLRINGERS •• 3 S .. BELLRINGERS -• £< g •• BELLRINGERS •• g w ! ========= en « "+ "I INSTETJM E N TALISTS! INSTRUM E N TALISTS! VOCALISTS ! VOCALISTS ! INSTRUM E N TALISTS! INSTSUM E N TALISTS! VOCALISTS ! VOCALISTS ! INSTRUMENTALISTS! INSTRUM E N TALISTS! VOCALISTS! VOCALISTS ! Now on their tour around the "World. MR. CHARLES KEELEY, MR. CHARLES KEELEY, MR. CHARLES KEELEY, MR. CHARLhS KEELEY, The Great English Comique and Ethiopian Comedian. MR. ALFRED STATHAM, MR. ALFRED STATHAM, MR. ALFRED STATHaM, MR. ALFtiED STATHAM, Pianist and Composer. TO-NIGHT' 3 PROGRAMME includes SELECTIONS from " Norma," " La Somnanibula," &c, on 130 Bells, BY THK BELLRINGERS ! GRAND INSTRUMENTAL COMBINATION l'.y Messkb, Henry, Harry, Eobkbt, and William Lynch. Comic Quartettes, Trios, &c, Cbing Ching, Chinese Song and Dance, &c. My Grandfather's Farm Yard, &c, &C, &c, by the LYNCH FAMILY. MR. CHAELES KEELEY will appear in a round of his eccentricities, including— Just Behind the Scenes! Parlor Blind! I wish its Mother would come! Take it Bob! Brown, the Tragedian! And his Original Pattorlogicaldancemogrificational Song and Dance, Nicodkmus Johnbon! JIR ALFRED STATHAM will give two of his Popular Compositions on the Piano. The whole to conclude with the Langbable Farce of THE HAUNTED CHATEAU! Mr Fitzpcrxlrl (Proprietor of the Lov-ly Hot-1) Harry Lynch. Mr Buckfriday (a coloured Gentle man on the Tramp) Chas. Keeley. Prices of admission :—3s, 2s, and Ib. Doors open at 7.30, overture at 8. The BAND will play outside the Hall every cveniny, from seven to eight. HENRY LYNCH, Sen.,- Proprietor. PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. ' Lessee .. -. Mr. K. J. De Lias, Directress .. .. Miss Lydia Howarde. Conductor .. .. A. T. Towle. THE LYDIA HOWAEDI OPERA DI CAMERA TROUPE! Will appear at the above Theatre for a season of TWELVE NIGHTS!!! OPENING NIGHT, FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, 25th FEBRUARY Will "be produced Herv6'a celebrated Opera Bouffe, rfHHILPERIC! /^HILPERIC With a Fall Caste, As Pebfobmkd by them foe over 100 Nights i Australia, With New and Gorgeous Dresses. fiATHOLIC INSTITUTE \j MONDAY, FEBRUAY 21, 1876. WT LOOK OUT FOR DUNNING AND MERTON'S VARIETY COMPANY. BIG SHOW. Admission—3s, 23, and Is. Danca after Perfoimanci C\ PEKING GEKVICE! OF THE NEW OONGREGA.TIONA] CHURCH, BERESFOJiD-STREET. Sunday, February 27th :— Morning Service—Conducted by Rev. Db. WaliM Evening Service—Conducted by Rev. R. LaishliE' Thursday Evening, March 2nd :— CONVERSAZIONE. Sunday, March sth :— Morning Service—Conducted by Rev. R. F. Ma< kioool. At the close the Lord's Supp< will be administered. Evening- " A Service of Praise," with address t Rev. W. Tinslby. SUNDAY SERVICES to commence at 11 a.m., ar, 6.30 p.m. The Offerings in aid of the Building Fund of tl New Church. T THE CHORAL HALI ON TUESDAY, the 22nd instant, KING ARTHUR; OR, THE KNIGHTS AND DAYS OP THE KOTJN TABLE: ; A OHBISTMAS EXTKAVASANZA. Words by Shakespeare; Music by Garibaldi; wi New Scenery by Miohael Angeio. Proceeds to complete the interior of the Hall, Price, 2s; reserved seats, 3s; to be bad, with, wor of Music, at Messrs. Upton and Oo'e. - _



X^ ~ '-==~ TRUSTEE: HisHONOttTHEScrKRIMTKKDSNTOJ'THB PROVINCE. THE CONCERT To celebrate the Opening of the above Hall, will take place on TUESDAY, FKBR'.'ARY 29rH,1576, Conducted by Mr Joseph Browne. • *-«ined from any of <he Commit- Tickets may be ob* • -, i v Queen-street tee, or from the Bookseller -utni'H.EFORD. J. H. >.. <I«aretary. T IFF, AND TTMES OF WILLIAM J-J THE SILENT, PRINCE OF ORANGE. On TUESDAY EVENING, 22nd instant, at the Young Men's Christian Association, Mr• I. U EWINOTON will give a Lecture on tvs thrilling ana Importantaubjeotfin aid of the Mount Eden Sunday School. He will describe Plots, Conspiracies, Battles, Sieges, Riots, Massa cres, Martyrdoms, Sea-fights, and the Miracles of Cruelty inflicted on Dutch Protestants by Phillip II." of Spain. " To extenuate would be base, to exaggerate im possible. It is good that the world should not forget now much wrong has been endured by a single harm less nation at the hands of despotism, and in tne sacred nan.c of God."— Motley. _.. _ Time, 7.30. Admission, 6d. T. Leigh White, Esq., IQA ltrge^Map, specially prepared, will illustrate the Lecture and show the track of the Patriot Army An efficient Choir will sing. " Freedom's Day, and " Our Fathers were, High-minded Men." PUBLIC NOTICE. GOVERNMENT~LIFE INSURANCE. Mr. J. G. BAKER. Travelling Agent for both the Oidinary s,nd Industrial Branches of the New Zea land Government Lifft Insurance Department respectfully miimates to members of registered Friendly Societies, Good Templars, and tha public generally that he will leave Auckland on or about the2stn'inst,ant, and that, for the purpose of meeting the convenience of all persons who are desirous to obtain any information inreferf-nce to Lifelnfuraace, he will be in attendance on TUKSDAY, WEDNES DAY and THURSDAY, between the hours Of 12 and 2 o'clock, at the office of Mr Samuel Worms, above Mr W. Giabara's swe cornpr of Queen and Suortland-streets. or at any other time or place to be appointed by auy person wishing to consult him. LOST or &TOLEN, a Sm thfield Cattle Dog, named " Rover," Black, with j-hort Tail The rl st prize-taker of the last show in Market House A reward will be paid to anyone returning him to Star Office. Anyone retaining him after this dite will be prosecuted wtih theutnost severity of the law The dog h well known. The police are in formed . T\RAPEira AND MILLINERY STOCK. TENDERS will be received for the STOCK-TN'- TRA.DE of Meesbb COOK and CLAYTON, Wynd ham-street, by the undersigned, till noon on WEDFE3DAY, 23rd instant. The Stock is now on View. Value as per Stock sheet, £87119a Id. Terms Cash, or approved bills at moderate dates. If no eligible tender Is received the Stock will be Sold by Anction. AECH. CLABK & SONS. ADELAIDE FLO UK, DUNN & CO.'S SUPERFINE. ROBERTON & CO, Durham-street. AUCKLAND HAKBOUE BOARD Tender fob Scokia Embankment. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, February 16,1876. Tenders will be received at this office until TUES DAY, the 22nd hist, at noon, for the Construction of a Scoria Embankment in Mechanics' Bay, in terms of plans and specifications to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endorsed, "Tender for Scoria Embankment." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. p H O E A L HALL, FRIDAY, 25ih FEBRUARY. Annual MeetiDg of the Diocesan Choral Association, President: The Kight Bey. the Bishop. Selections of Choral Music comprising Anthems, Cancic es, Hymns, and Ca-ols, will be perrormed by a choir, under the direction of Mr Brown, commencing al 8 p.m. Admission, FfiEE Collection to defraj expenses. j ~ piTY AUDITOR SHIP TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Gentlemen.— I beg to announce that I am a Can didate for Election as one of the City Auditors Should you do me the honour to again give me you confidence I will do my duty in the same mdependen way as hitherto, without fear or favcur. J. WAYMOUTH. i 33, Fxcliange Baildings, Feb. 18, 1874. pITY AUDITORSHIP ! TO THE RATEPAYKKB OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Gkntlem^n,—l beg to announce that I am agai N a Candi tate for the office of Auditor to the City, an that if you ihould ae»in honour me with your sui frages ] shall in the future, as in the past, considt myself as represTitinu the f-atepiyers generally, an do my duty faithfully, and without fe.r or favour. GKOKGE FuASER. rp O B U I L D E B S Tenders are invitpd until 4 o'clock qf Thursday , . 24th instant, for additions to 3hool-room, Hepbun /. street. Plans, &c, to be seen, and tenders left, at th Schoolroom. W. GORRIE, .. Chairman of School Committee. if _ : TTNITED NEW ZEALANI U MEN-SERVANTS' ASSOCIATION. General Meeting on TUESDAY Evening, 22n . instant, 8. if), at British Hotel c- COLIN MoINTOSH, • _ .. -.■ Chairman. g TT ARANGAHAPK DISTKICT BOARJ. Tenders are required until the 23rd instant, f( Forminjg and Channelling, according to specification L Applyt| > THOMAS BARNES, Chairman. pARBIER PIGEONS fo7~Sale.- Tj^ i O S SAL I A Farm in Taranaki, comprising 350 acres of firE class Land, feno. d in, and laid down, in gr*ss; ?• good Six-roomed House 5-stalled Stable, with otn out-bulldings; 500 Sheep, and 40 head of .Cattle. ] In addition to which, there is a good assortment farming implements and tools of every descriptio The whole being in good working order; it is a ra chance for anyone desiring a good homestead. TJ Farm is bounded on the South by water f rc-ntag There is also a splendid Btream of water runni) 3- through Ihe centre of the property. sr For further particulars apply to ARTHUR H4RLEY, ■ Waltamata Hotel. TO LET, on Lease, those commari' ing premises in Shortland and Fort-stree "* kDOwn as Hobson's Buildings, at present in t occupation of Messrs. Mcirthur, Shera and Co. Possession can be given on the Ist July next, ie ; , W. J. CaWRWELL, Vulcan Lane O LET, the Shop occupied by M T. Barnett, P^ rk Butche pposite the This Hotel.—Apply to T. Bamett, rk Butcher/n< City Hall. r|T~o BUILDER f T) Tenders required for the Erection of, a small V: close to All Saints' Church Plans, &c, tobesi up to Friday next, at 12 o'clock. : W. P. HAMMOND, Mi Architect, Short!and-street ITIOR SALE, Cheap, about three aci JL? of Land with a tvo-roomf d Cottago thereot 'da Apply to William Browahill, Soatmaber, 88, Q«« __ street.



I -will not be answerable for any Debts contracted by any person whatsoever in my name, without my Written order, from this date. ■ ~,„,„,, RICHARD SMITH. February 21,1876. - • 2. ROYAL ALBERT LOYAL ORAtfGE LODGE, No. 2. The usual Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held This (Monday) Evening, the 21stinBt.» at the Young Men's Booms, at 8 o'clock sharpt »t Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. ■ ? By order of the W.M. pHB'AP FOWL-PEED. — Wheat *-^ from 3s to 4s 6d per Bushel. Maize, 8a per ." * and Ws per Sack.—At Coupland and Cos, Qacen-strcu w . ,^_ * fbTtonks: &• ° CAKE TO-M.O 38.0W; MAIZE! MAIZE 1 MAIZE! B. TONES & CO. WILL sell To-morrow, at eleven o'clock, : 100 bags Poverty Bay MAIZE, a prime , sample. TO-MORROW. L. W. EATON WILL sell by suction at his mart, To-morrow (Tuesday), 22nd instant, at 11 o'clock, 20 cases Apples, BB , „ .„ i ,20 „ Pears 10 ~ Repstone Apples 4 ~ Pineapples • . ; TO-MORROW, KOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION". ~ C)-\ CASES Wangarei Pears, 20 cases jUX. Nelson Apples, ,3 cases Green's Hams (in cloth), 3 cases Gilmour's Hams and Bacon ; Potatops, Onions, Butter, Bacon, 50 Wairoa Cheese, Maize, Bran, Flour, Jam. Tart Fruit, Marmalade,, a quantity of old Sacks and Bags, etc. R. ART HU R Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY. "FEBRUARY 23. AT NOON. ~ .-•* | SYMONDS - STREET. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AND : EFFECTS. By Order op the Trustee of Me. D. B. Oechard's Estate. t i R. ARTHUR HAS been instructed by the Trustee in the Estate of MrD. B. Orchard, to sell by auction, at his residence, Symonds-street, on Wednes day ne st, at 12 o'clock noon, His HOUSEHOLD FURNITUR3 & EFFECTS. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23. CITY MART. TO DRAPERS, STOREKEEPERS, ,AND,,. THE TRADE. AUCTION SALE OF NEW AND SEASONABLE DRAPERY. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the Citj Mart, on "Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock, New and Seasonable Drapery, Manchester Goods, Blankets, Clothing, &c, for absolute sale. Terms—Liberal. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. GEO. W. BINNEY, HAS received instructions from ■ Stannus Jones, Esq. to sell by publio auction at an early date, due notice of which will be given,., Splendid Freehold BuildiDg Allotments in Ponsonby Koad, Arthur, Duke, and Wood streets. ALSO, The Grounds surrounding , his, late, residence , ■ fronting on Franklin Eoad and Wood-street, wfcich will be artistically subdivided to give " buyers ample room for Villa Residences with all the advantages to be derived from the plantations which now adorn the locality. ' ■][ Full particulars on applioatian to the Auctioneer. " THURSDAY,. FEBRUARY 24. ;' VALUABLE RE SI D EN OE ■ •■■ ' AND ,_ -. ■>-■ HOUSEHOLD l UR NIT <TRE, ; . WELLESLEY-STREET, ...,•', ,*'j , PRELIMINARY NOTICE. M; jones & co. HAVE been favoured with instruc tions from Mr. Geo. Quick, to sell by auction, on tie premises, on Thursday next, 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, HIS NEW AND HANDSOME RESIDENCE, on - " Freehold Allotment, fronting Wellesley-street (west side of Hobsoii-street). The House contains 7 Large Booms, besides Kitchen, Servant's Bed-room, r ßath-rpom, Pantry, &0., i \ and is finished throughout in a very superior style, with every accommodation. Register I 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 s', buildings. l- The HOUBEHOLD FURNITURE is very hand some, and in good condition, consisting of te Drawing-rot m Suite in walnut and maroon rep, Rosewood Pianoforte, Centre Table, Pier Glasß, Cheffionier plate glass front, Brussels Carpets, Ornaments, &c.,~ Bedroom 3uite (marble and mahogany), Wardrobe, Toilet — Services, Tubular Iron and Brass Bedstead, . ' ■% .with Patent Spring Mattrasses; Chairs, -* ! Carpets, and Dining Table, Side Board, 'Chairs, and Couch, Easy Chairs. Rocking Cbairs. Paintings. Ac, Cut Glassware, lea, L a . Bieakfast, and Dinner Services, Cutlery, r , . Plaiedware, &c. ' " . ' ■ r Catalogues to be had from Auctioneers, ar House and Furniture on view on and nftej s. Tuesday next, . , , Terms at Sale. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. in, i _______ ■ T ■ FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTIES, I CORNER OF GREY AND PITT-STREETS, er ' to ALLOTMENTS, SOUTH NEWTON. of re HHHE subscribers have received in ks JL strucHons to sell, by public auction, at the ;e., Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 28 th instant, at Qg 12 o'clock, That Valuable Block of FREEHOLD CITY PRO PERTY, situated at the corner of Grey and Pitt utreets (opposite Mr Stretton's), subdivided into — six allotments, viz.:— . v- Lot 1—64 feet 6 inches frontage to Grey-Btreet; ts, has a four-roomed Cottage thereon, now let he at 8s per week , Lot 2—35 feet 6 inches frontage to Grey-stieet;' has erected on it a very comfortable six roomed Cottage, let at iss per week Lots 3, 4, and 6, have each 38 feet frontage to — Grey-street, and command excellent views of ■ «l [r. ! the harbour .J.J. Lot 6, fronts Pitt-street, and bas a four-roomed sxt Cottage and workshops erected thereon, now rented at 10s per week. — SOUTH NEWTON (adjoining the residence of Mr S. Errington, C.E.)— Lots 2, 3, 4, and 5, 40 feet each to Great North ilia Road ' " ' • Ben Lot 12 and 13, 83 feet eaoh to Stanley-street Lots 104 to 111, fronting Keppel and Niger-streets Lots 116 to 124, fronting Codnngton and Niger j streets. "t— SPRIKGBANK, Ponsonby—Lots 140 40 fefet frontaff feg to Richmond Road. Jml SAMUBXi COOHKANE 4c SON, Auotieaetrs.