"KING ARTHUR."

The fine extravaganza, "King Arthur, or the Knights and Days of the Round Table," and to which we called special attention in last evening's issue of the Evening Star, will be repeated this evening in the Choral Hall by particular request, in order that perßons of a musical taste, who missed the opportunity of enjoying the uncommon luxury on Tuesday evening, may be able to enjoy "King Arthur" with all its musical associations to night. The proceeds are to be devoted to the completion of the interior of the hall. The price, moreover, two shil lings, will come within the means of all persons, hence we anticipate a full hall this evening.

TELEGRAPHIC

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Union Beach and John Bull. borne few good specimens were obtained last night from the low level in the Union Beach.

The John Bull claim ia likely to assume the form of a disputed claim in one of our law Courts. The Black Reef have struck a small and very promising patch of quartz. Great expectations are entertained that the mine will soon show some of its golden wealth.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. mi English Arrival. The barque Thesus has arrived from Lon don _ after 112 day's passage. She was detained 20 days in the Downs by heavy westerly weather. Average wind weather afterwards. She brings two fine short horned bulls.

BLUFF.

[Per Press Telegram Agency.] Wednesday. Suicide on the Coomerang. David Hamilton, the Bteward of the eteamer Coomerang, committed suicide this afternoon by drowning.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Grants to Denominational Schools. The Education Board, after a long debate, withdrew the aid at present granted to Roman Catholic and Church of England educational bodies, thus practically declaring for secular education.

TIMARU.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This this,

Heavy Rain Storm. A tremendous rain storm commenced about ten last night and continued till this morn ing. It is said to be the heaviest ever known here, and there is much damage done to crops in the fields and stacks. Several parts of the town are flooded with storm water, but no harm has been done. The weather ia fine now. Dr. Cole measured the rain fall list night.. It reached the enormous amount of 325 inches in twelve hours.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

THE BELLS,

The dull, wet evening did not prevent hundreds from finding a pleasant seat in the City Hall, and listening with tender emotion to the chimes, changes, and joy-bells of.the gifted and musical Lynch Family. The programme of last night was varied and choice, Including new features, such as " Silver Lake, Varso vi»na," "Father Come Home," the "Elfin Waltze," "College Hornpipe," and a number of other equally excellent compositions. All thesn varied melodies were_ rui>g out with unmistakeable clearness, and, judging from the frequent applause which followed the performances, they were richly appreciated. Messrs Henry and Harry Lynch touched the stand bells with fine effect, evoking a concert of sweet sounds, while Mr "William Lynch was equally admir able on the clock-bells which is truly a clever part in the programme The Bchmoker Family brought forth roars of laughter, and made the hall ring with Yolceu of merriment. Mr Keeley unfolded his p^r follo of comicalities, to the mad delight of the aud ience. His comic productions were of the liveliest character. Mr Statham, pianist and composer, placed two overtures In a masterly manner. A little bur lesque was introduced, entitled "Tobias and Biancas" —also, tha immensely lnughter - provoking farce. " Mr Johnson in quest of a coachman '' which put everyone in a good humour with himself and all the world. The same performances will be repeated to night. The excellent band will " tune up " at seven o'olock outside the hall, and with selections of music prepare the mind of the city for tha hippy musin of the Bells. Plans of the Hall and tickets for to-morrow evening's concert—when his Excellency the Marquis •f Normanby, the Marchioness of IN'ormanby, and suite will- be present— may be seen and secured nt Messrs Upton and Co's any time up to four o'clock to-morrow afternoon. There is sure to be a large and fashionable audience.

FORESTERS. 4 The usual half-yearly meeting of the Court Zoalandia, Ancient Order of Forestors, was heM

last evening in the Court-room, at the Provincial Hotel, Princes-street, -when after the preliminary business had been completed, the following officers ware elected for the ensuing term:—F. Oliver, C.R ; 0. Boyca, 8.C.R.: F. Lamb: S.W ; V. Andrews, J.W. ; W. J. Wright, S.E ; F. Christmas : •'ecre'tary; J. Stewart, treasurer; surgeon, Dr J. H. Hooper. It wss also resolved that the next (• anniversary of the Court should bo celebrated by a

loiree and bill on the eve of the 24th. of May < (Queen's Birthday).

• ' Mr Batger's final lecture on the " Great Pyramid " will be delivered this evening in St David's school room at eight o'clock. The newly created firm of Fish and Elliott is to ba dlisolved, as Mr Elliott is about to sail to England for the purpose of taking new possessions in con as quence of the death of a near relation.

THE TAIRUA MURDER.

(To the Editor of the Evehing Stae.) Sir, —Verily the ultimate conclusion arrived at by our local paper, i.e., the Bay of Plenty Times, in reference to the Governmental tap ties re the capture of the miscreants at Kati Kati who killed the old maori for supposed witchcraft, has immensely surprised all those who peruse its columns, as its first condemna tion of the steps taken was so thoroughly deci ded. In a leading article published on the 9th of Febrnary it most unhesitatingly qualified the enquiry then proceeding, as trifling with the matter, aad deprecated the taihoa policy in very strong terms. It certainly appeared on leading that leader, that the opinions ex pressed were the emanations of a sound and mature judgement, and the result of a deli berate |and careful study of the question. Yet we find in the second issae after that, this our leader of public opinion, turns com pletely round, and states though reluctantly, that the policy it then condemned is the very one to be proceeded with, and endeavours to explain its reasons for so doing. Now, sir, without at present discussing the propriety or otherwise of the action taken by the Government, does it not appear, to say the least of it, that such fickleness in discussing an important question, betokens great im becility in a public journal and a rushing to conclusions upon ill-judged premises. If, and it is probable that such is the case, the enquiry instituted and the course decided upon by the Government is correct, then the condemnation was altogether premature and Incorrect, and calculated to considerably ■hake the faith of its readers as to its ability to lead the public mind. There are many no doubt who would earnestly advocate the most extreme measures being proceeded with at once in such grave breaches of the law, and with some show of reason too, but as there are many difficulties to be considered in bringing British law to bear in full force where the Maori is delinquent, great prudence is necessary in its administration, particularly in this case where the act is the outcome of deep-rooted superstitious igno rance. Therefore one of the last I imagine to prejudge and condemn any steps in pro gress should be the public press, at any ia,te without some better grounds for censure than the Say of Plenty Times had, as it is clearly evi denced by its now recognising the wisdom of lt»e course of action adopted. Unfortunately ,/j^liB a only t too>rparent that we are as yet in ■ * «■ I—*—

our infancy in bringing the Maori to recogS pise fully the benefits that accrue from civil ised customs and a proper respect for law and justice, or such sad instances of ignorant brutality would not so frequently occur. However, one thing is clear, that if we are aa a nation to hold supremacy, such pro ceedings must be put a stop to, and the Maori made to understand that even handed justice will be dealt <)ut to all, and that the taking of the law into their own hands is perversive to their best interests, and calculated to even tually result in complications amongst them selves, seriously affecting their future well being and peace. Trusting you will find space for this communication.—l am, sir, -yours, etc-» Vox Popum. Tauranga, Feb. 22.

SMITH'S NEW COMBINATION TROUPE

The people of Auckland will not lack amuse ments in the future, any more than in the past. Numbers of citizens will welcome the intelligence of a prospect of the re-appearance of Smith's favourite combinationn troupe in this city, aiid to which we called attention two or three weeks since. The old combinahion possessed more than a colonial reputation, and the new one will outshine the peculiar talents of the old one. Mr Smith, a man of forty years experience as a manager, in the wide, wide world, has found in his travels, performers of every shade of varied ability, and he has taken care, with his natural shrewdness and business eye, to select a number of geniuses, particu lar stars, calculated to shed lustre in their destined spheres of action. These he has brought together from the four corners of the earth, acrobats, singers, musicians, and, we believe, a ventriloquist of extraordinary powers. Hence, a new combination troupe have sprung forth, like Phoenix from his ashes, and which will, in the course of a few weeks, be the premier attraction of this city, and will exercise, no doubt, a good influence in helping to "drive dull care away,"

THE CITY AUDITORSHIP.

To the Editor of the Evening Star. Sir, —Two of the candidates for election as City Auditors, Messrs Garlick and White, have been busily canvassing the ratepayers for promise of their votes ; and I hear the present Auditors are not canvassing at all. How is this ? Is the fee a large one, or is it not worth fighting for ? If the fee is a small one, what can be inducement to the active canvassers ? I observed on the notice board that the two above-named gentlemen are nominated by Mr Thomas Morrin and his solicitors, Messrs Jackson and Russell. Does Mr Morrin, the contractor for the water works, imagine that the ratepayers will submit to hu choice of the men whoshall audit bis transactions with the Council ? I think he is mistaken. We have not had a contested election of auditors before, and I think it would be well if the ratepayers were now informed of the amount of pay attached to the office ; also whether the office is of much importance. The present auditors, Messrs. Waymouth and Fraser, are experi enced accountants, and if I am not mistaken, do not endorse all the doings of the Council, are in antagonism with them in fact, which is, I think, a very wholesome state of things. I hear that a clique in and about the Council have determined to oust the present auditors, but I do not think the ratepayers will submit to be sat on in that fashion.—l am, &c, G. Stainis.

Carnatic shipment to hand !

New Carpets 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. Cranwell (late Cranwell and Co., Shortland street) is sufficient guarantee that they will keep Furniture of n'rst-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 THEIR STOCK.

Funerals Furnished at Moderate Charges

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

ME EVENING BIAS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1876



TLa JpOK NEW CALEDONIA •f/jp|ji&jj\ The Clipper Schooner JSiiS FAVORITE, E. Savory, Master, will sail for the above port on SATURDAY, at noon. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Or on Board. O T I O~~j. lyflgSlj^' BA.RQUE ARDVAR, FROM I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by any membar of my crew except by my written authority. JAMES BURNS Master. Auckland, Feb. 24,1876. ~SZ»T -OOK FREIGHT OR jp|gS§g||V JD CHARTER. The three-masted schooner FAIRLIE. Apply to H 8. MEYERS & CO. *\* BOR L~E VU X A WWraS'SP^JD DIRECT. LLEWELLYN, On TUESDAY next, 29th February, at noon. W. LODDER, Manager. niTT AUDITORSHIP, TO THE KATEPAYERS OF THE CIT3T OF AUCKLAND. Gemxemek,—T beg to announce that lam a Can didate for Election as one of tha City Auditors. Should you do me the honour to again give me your cinfldence I will do my duty in the same independent way as hitherto, without fear or favour. J. WAYMOUTH. 33, Fxchange Buildings, Ftb. 18. 1874. p I T V AUDITORSHIP. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Gentlemen,—l beg to announce that I am again a Candidate for the office of Auditor to the City, and that if you should attain honour me with your suf frages, I shall in the future, as in the past, consider myself as representing the Ratepayers generally, and do my duty faithfully, and without fear or favour. GEORGE F BASER. piTY AUDIIOKSHIP. TO THE RATEPABERS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Gbntlembk,—l beg to intimate that lam a Candi date for your suffrages, as one of the Auditors for the ensuing year, and trust, if favoured by your support, to prove that yonr confidence has not been mis plaCedf T. LEIGH "WHITE. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL £750,000. The popularity of the South British among In surers Is clearly shown by the large and steady increase of its business. The receipts on Premium account have been :***"" First Year £34,032 • Second Year £69,041 ' Third Year ...... :".£95,184 Lowest rates. Prompt and liberal Bettlement[still Bpeciallyßattended, A. BOARDMAN, Manager.



WANTED, a Housemaid.—Appl; Corcoran's Greyhound Hotel. ANTED, a Traveller for a Win. and Spirit business.—Apply, with reference; &c, toBoxSS, P.O. ANTED, a respectable Lad o: Young Man, for the shop ; one U3ed to th trade preferred. — Apply to W. J. Offer and Co. Bootmakers, Queen Street ANTED, Bricklayers to built double chimney at Fever Hospital.—Appl; to Gill and Co, at tbe back of hospital. WANTED, a smart active Youth milst be able to write well.—E. Waters Queen-street. ANTED, two Dairies of goo( Fresh Butter; highest itiarfee^ price given Apply to Post-office Store, Karangahape Eoad. WANTED, one or two acres Growing Oats, also Cow Potatoes.—Domain Dairy Abercrombie-street. ANTED, a General Servant; re feronces required.—Mrs Goldwater, Ilobsot street. WANTED, a good General Servani for a small family; references required — Mrs Gresley Jackson, Symonds-street. ANTED, middle-aged Female Housekeepers for Farnell, Newmarket, anc Waikato (with good references) ; young Girl for lighf work; and Female Servants for town.—Hannaford'f Registry, High-street. ANTED, a good General Servant: must be able to cook.—Apply to Mrs Hsrd wick, Shortland-atreet. ANTED, four Firemen for the s.s. Ladybird; wages, £10. —Apply at once to N Z.S.S. Co.'s office, next Post-office, Shortland strect. W~ ANTED, Married Couple, Cooks, Laundress, ISurse, and Beveral (General Servants —Apply, immediately, Mis 3 Colls1 Select Registry Qfliuo. WANTED, ari insmith.—Apply to E. Porter and Co., Newmarket. WANTED, a good General Servant in a small family; no children ; must wash and iron well; reference required.—For address, apply to Mr Philip, Baker, Karaogahapo Road. WANTED, by a respectable young Man a situation on a Farm or in a Store ; can drive well; has good relorencea.—Apply RM, at this office. ANTED KNOWN.—The Odd Fellow's Ball will be held in the Lonie strcet Hall on Monday next 28th February. Dancing to commence at o.3o.—Ledies' Bronzn L'aucing Boots only 5s Oil per pair; Gents' Black Kid ditto, only 7s. May be obtained of H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt street. %\; ANTED, a Harness Maker, a ' * collar hand preferred.—Apply to K. T. Webster, 133, Queen-street next Union Bank. ANTED, Tenders for Building a workshop. Labour only. — Apply Tren with'o Boot Factory, Wakefield-street. WAIN TED, two smart Canvassers; can make £3 per week —For address,apply StaU Office WANTED, six good Carpenters. — Apply to Mr Place, Foreman at McArthur, Shera and Co.'s Building, Queen-street. Good hands onl}' need apply. NGaGEMENT Wanted as Morn ing Governess. Two hours daily tuition, 10s a week.—Address Mrs S, Stak Office. ANTED to Sell, cheap, about 3 acres of Land, with a two-roomed Cottage thereon.—Apply to William Brownhill, Bootmaker, 88, Queen-street. WANTED, Carpenters and Joiners. —Philcox and Bartley, Albert-street. ANTED, Good Tailors; highest wages given —W. Kattray, CO, Queen-fetreet. WANTED, a Boy to make himself generally useful for the Manukau Hotel, — Apply to H. Hardlngton, Onehunga. ANTED^ good Carpenters.— Saxton's Buildiug Depot, Newmarket. WANTED, an experienced Nurse maid, must be well accustomed to young children ; references required.—Mrs H. S. Meyers, Eden Croscent. ANTED to Purchase, Fowl Manure (dry).—B. Grittos and Son. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed has resumed the business for six years carried on by Mr. Henry Sleator, Tea Dealer, 1 Grocer, and Tobaccouist, Victoria street, and trusts by Tending first-class goods at lowest legitimate cash prices, und piving stiict attention to everybody's wants to merit public coufidonce and patronage Special attention will be given to the Ted and i 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 sold by vay predecessor. Cash orders delivered any reason able distance; families waited on Country orders, with remittance, promptly attended to. F. AVHITEHEAP, Tea Dealer, Grocer, and Tobacconist, Victoria-street, Auckland. IHE undersigned returns his sincere thanks to his numerous friends and the public for the kinc 1 patronage which he lihh received daring the past si', years, and having declined business in favour cf ihe above, trusts tbey will continue to him the same, feeling- confident that with his experience and abliu/ *hoy vill be equally well se:ved. HKNK* bIiBATOR WANTED KNOWN.—H. Watts has for sale 50 boxes of Tea at 19a Od $ box, or 31bs for 6s, a realiy very good tea; good Cheese., 21t)8 for is; good Onions, Tibs tor Gd; Cooking Apples, 4d ft>; Morton's celebrated Salmon, lOd per tin; a lot of Ladies', Gents', and Children's Boots cheap; the balance of the Josephine Kid Gloves, two pair for Is Gd, damaged; full-weight Sperms, lid.— H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt-street. ANTED Known, that from my long experience in the sale and repairs of Sewing Machines, I am enabled WJth confidence to state that the Howe Shuttle Machine is without exception the beat one made. It is bei ter in principle, better made, has a larger shuttle, use a smaller needle for the same size thread, makes a better stitch, is simple and less liable to get out of order than any other. I have just received the first consignment ppr b.b. Hero. Weekly or monthly payments.—GEO. W. HE^LOP, Engineer, Agent, The Fitting Shop, Short land-street. ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the'Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater JEtoad. ANTED, 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 further pai ticulars apply to Stewart and Appleby, 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, diet, exercise, dry heated air, and applications of hot and cold water. Consultations free, at the Turkish Baths. W ANTED, Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to nspect my 60s. Saddle, and 6s. 6d. Bridle; by far the beßt value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap, Save the importer's profit, by buying- direct from W. S. Jones, Wholesale'and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer, Queen-street, THE ILLUSTRATED NEW ZEALAND HERALD, established 1868, pub lished monthly for transmission by the English Mall, contains Engravings of a high class, illustrative of Colonial 7 routs, Portraits, Scenery, &c, specially selected for uaumisaion to home friends. Price la. Annual Subscription, 7s 6d (in advance); posted, 8s 6d. Dunedin :E. T. Whbeleb, Proprietor and Pub lisher.—N.B.: Artists are now engaged in taking sketches of Auckland scenery—Waitemata Harbour, Hot Lake Country, etc.—G. T. Chapman, Agent for the Province, SOCIETY OF ARTISTS, AUCKLAND. Tha Society's First Winter Exhibition of Worts In black and white, will be held about the Ist day of June next. Subjects msy be executed in lead pencil, Indian ink, sepia, charcoal, crayon, &c, and must be mounted and framed. J. SYHONS, ' Secretary. ABERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, from £5, Free on board ship any part of New Zealand. "'^rlnscriptions Accwate and Beautijul. *'BST ■Plnne 1 ana Prices fees from JOHN LEGGB Sculptor, Aberdeen, Scotland.



LOST or STOLEN, a Smthfield Cattle Dog, named " Rover," Black, with ' hort Tail. The first prise-taker of the last show in Market House. A reward will bo paid to anyone returning 6 him to Star Office. Anyone retaining him after this 3 date will be prosecuted wlih theutcnost severity of the ' law. The dog is well known. The police are in - formed. c Jf. 0 _T 1 0 E. All persons having claims against Anotonio Porzie, Mariner, Onehunga, are requested to meet at the 1 Railway Terminus Hotel, Onehunga, this Thursday v evening at 7 o'clock. 7 ANTONIO PEBZIE. CANARY SEED! CANARY SEED i Just received, a first-class sample of the above, \ grown in the province of Auckland. C. MAJOR, '• Wholesale and Retail Groeef, Wellesley-street. ; 'TO LtT, ft five-roomed House, with 3 JL orchard and good #«!],■ Alma Place, off ' Franklyn Road.— A pply to J. M. aiid it. Mowbray, 42, Queen-street. TO LET, a Grocer's irhop doing a good business.—H. Partingtou, House and Land Agent, 57, Queen-street. I HPO LIST, for a term, a large corn- JL fortable Dwelling-House, pleasantly situated near Symonds-slreet, lately in the occupation of Mr 5 P. A. Philips. Contains nine rooms, bath-room, . store-house, fowl-houße, stable, large asphalted yard, ! double verandah commanding splendid view, garden, gas and water laid on, &c , within three minutes walk of the Market —Apply to Mr F, L Prime, agent, . Insurance Buildings ; or to Mr P. A. Philips, Town . Clerk's Office. ■ HHO LET, on Lease, those command- JL ing premises in Shortland and Fort-streets, known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the occupation of Messrs. Me Arthur, Shera and Co. 1 Possession can be given on the Ist July next. W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. O LET, the Shop occupied by Mr. T. Barnett, Pork Butche ppositc the Thistle Hotel.—Apply to T. Barnett, rk Butcher, next City Hall. TO LET, Unfurnished Lodgings; very superior accommodation, at very moderate rent; one or two rooms — Apply to Mrs Schmidt,' first house right hand Franklin Road, Auckland. TO KENT, a six-roomed House iri Parnell, lately occupied by J. S. Reid.—Apply to H. B. Barber Fort-street. TO RENT, three Unfurnished Rooms within ton minutes walk of Post-office. — Apply Box 2, G P.O. FIRST-CLASS CHANCE FOR A. BUSINESS MAN. To Let or Lease, the Good Templars' Family Hotel and Bo;irding-house, overlooki. # the Government Wharf, Onehunga. Tho House contains 1C Rooms, besides Bathroom, Closets, Cupboards, and Store room for passengers' luggage, a good Shop in con nection which would more han pay tho rent. Fur niture can be had at valuation if required. A never idling well of water on tile premises. Tho present proprietor (Mis Williamson) giving up owing to fall rg health.— Further particulars enu be obtained torn Fleming and Stevenson, Onehunga. ORTH SHORE.—A furnished House to let, with immediate possession.— Apply to R. and R Duder, House and Land Agents. PONSONBY.— For Sale, a new five roomed House, with a pood well of water; allotment, 100 x 100; well fenced.—Apply office of this paper. FOR SALE, that leasehold property in the Grafton Road, with Shop and Dwel'ing houae, situated on t^o right hand side, eecond house past Choral Hail, having 15 years loase to run.— Apply on tho premises. pARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— **-J Apply at the Star Office. JT O T I C E. I will not be anßworable for any Debts contracted by any person whatsoever In my name, without my written order, from this date. RICHARD SMITH. February 21, 1870. REPAIRING BRIDGES AND lA> CULVERTS ON NORTH ROAD, BETWEEN LANDING PLACE, PUHOI, AND HOBSOJM'ti BKIDOE. Tenders for the above work will be received at the Superintendent's Office, Auckland, until noon of TUESDAY, the 14th March next. Plans and specifi cations at the Public Works Office, Shortland-street; and at the office of the Puhoi District Board. READER WOOD, Provincial Secretary. REPAIRING APPROACHES TO WADE BRIDGE. Traders for the above work will be received at the Superintendent's Office, Auckland, until noon of Monday, the Cth March next. Specification at the Pnblio Works Office, Shoniand-street, and at tho Office of tho Weiti District Board. READER WOOD, Provincial Secretary. m O C~A EPENTEKS, &T. Tenders will be rectived until noon of the 2Cth inst (labor only) for the 7:601100 of a Dwelliog Houie at luakau.—Apply to G. HOLUSHIP & CO., Cus<om House-street. "DIANO.—A Pianiste wishes to give fl- Lessons at One Guinea per Quarter to children or adults. Parties attended, one guinea.—Mrs S, at this office. , ' f"pß COLONIAL BANK OF X NEW ZEALAND. Shareholders are reminded that the sth call of FIVE SHILLINGS per share will be Due and Pay able on Wednesday, Ist March next, after which dare Interest will be charged on all Overdue Calls. J. S. WARREN, Branch Inspector. 7 AT THE CHORAL HALL, THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, ■ " KING ARTHUR ; Ob, THE KNIGHTS AND DAYS OP THE ROUND TABLE, A CHEISTMAB EXTRA.VAG4.KZi. WorJs by Shakespeare; Music by Garibaldi, with New Scenery by Michael Angelo. Pioceeds to complete the interior of the hall. Tickets, 2s, to be had with words and music a Upton's. 'A SELECT DANCING CLASS J\ will be opened at Mrs. Wilson's Seminary, top of Grey-street, on Thursday, ;>nrl Mar Mi. A com petent Master will attend lr^iu 7.3'J .o 10 p.m. each dancing night. MR. BATGER'S Final Lecture (theoretical) on "The Great Pyramid "next Thursday, at 8 p m.. St. David's School-room, top of Sjmondß-street. Admission by ticket or Is. «TT I N G- ARTHUR" TO-NIGHT, AT CHORAL HALL. Admission to any part of the hall, Two Shillings. APENING VERTICES OV THE NEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, BERESFORD-STREET. Sunday, February 27th :— Morning Service—Conducted by Rev. Db. Wiiiilß. Evening Service—Conducted by Rev. R. Laisiiley. Sunday, March sth:— Morning Service—Conducted by Rev. R. P. Mao nioool. At the close the Lord's Supper will be administered. Evening—"A Service of Praise," with address by Rev. \V. Tinslby. Thursday Evening, March 9 :— [? CONVERSAZIONE. SUNDAY SERVICES to commence at II a.m., and 6.30 p.m. The Offerings in aid of the Building IFnnd of [the New Chnrch.j _^



pEINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee .. .. Mr. R. J. De Lias, Directress .. .. Miss Lydia Howarde. THE LYDIA HOWARDE OPERA DI CAMERA TROUPE ! Will appear at the above Theatre for a season of TWELVE NIGHTS!!.' OPENING NIGHT, FRIDAY EVENING NUSS?, 25th FEBRUARY, Will be produced Herve'V) C'eiebtated, Opera Bouffe, QEILPE&IGI With a Full Oasfc, As Performed by them fob over 100 NIQHtS in Australia, With New and Gorgeous Dresses. CITY HALL, AUCKLAND. Positively for Three Nights only ! TO-NIGHT (THUESDAY), February 24, IMMENSE SUCCESS OF THE CELEBRATED LYNCH FAMILY LYNCH FAMILY LYNCH FAMILY LYNCH FAMILY LYNCH FAMILY LYNCH FAMILY •I- •!■ w OJ ============== t3 M .1. •• d 8 •• BBLLRINGERS •• 5 ■ SB •■ BELLEINGERS •• m m .. BELLRINGERS •• g 3 •• BELLRINGERS -|- £ a == = = = == === ===; = s « ~. --■- ,+ INSTRUM E N TALISTS! INSIEUU E N TALISTS! VOCALISTS ! VOCALISTS ! INSTRUM E N TALISTS! INSTRUM EN TALISTS.I VOCALISTS ! VOCALISTS ! INSTRUM E N TALISTS! INSTRUM E N TALISTS! VOCALISTS! VOCALISTS ! Now on their tour around the World. MR. CHARLES KEELEY, MR. CHARLES KEELEY, MR. CHARLES KEELEY, MR. CHARLES KEELEY, The Great English Comique and Ethiopian Comedian, MR. ALFRED STATHAM, MR. ALFRED STATHaM, MR. ALFRED STATHAM, MR. ALFRED STATHAM, Pianist and Composer. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! Fihst Change of Pboobamme ! Novelties ! -*- EVERYTHING NEW! -~ Novelties ! NEW f ] NEW N T^ Selections on the Hand-Bells! JJSw NEW Airs on the Stand-Bells ! JNJiiYV. NEW Ballads on the Clock-Bells ! NEW, v TTW Instrumental Combinations ! NEW NEW comio Ibios! JNH-W NEW Comic Quartettes! NEW NEW Burlesques! NEW NEW Comicalities, &c, &c, &c. HE-yy The whole to conclude for the last time with the Screaming Farce of MR. JOHNSON IN WANT OF A COACHMAN!; Mr Johnson, an irritable merchant.. Harry Lynch. Jimmy Flapumgaffum, head waiter .. Willy Lynch. Pompey, the newly engaged coach man Chas. Keeley. Reserved Seats, 3s; Second, 2s; Back, Is, Doors open at 7.30, overture at 8 precisely. FRIDAY, GRAND COMMAND NIGHT! Under thh Distinguished Patbonage and is the Presence of HIS EXCELLENCY THE MARQUESS AND MARCHIONESS OF NOEMANBY AND SUITE. The BAND will play outside the Mall every evening, •from seven to eight. ■ ' : • HENRY LYNCH, Sen.. Proprietor. TXfILL SHOET^LY~APPEAR, ■4-S- SMITH'S -}-*■ NEW COMBINATION OF ENGLISH ARTISTS, Engaged in England for Mr. John Smith, by Messrs. Paraficini and Corbyn, the . -.--, ~ great English agents. The company comprises the following galaxy of artists par excellence: — PEMBERTON WILLARD, The greatest living protean wonder and lightning change artist actually assuming six different characters without leaving the stage or eye of audience. He will also appear in his world-renowned Spirit Manifestations, Introducing the greatest tests yet known, and as performed by him dnring nis travels before the principal crowned heads and potentates of Europe. WEBB'S ROYAL MARIONETTE 3 ITALIAN FANTOCCINI. The most mirth provoking and humorous entertain ment ever Been in Auckland. AZELIA, The daring, graceful, and accomplished Lady Trapezian, by far surpassing any other Lady Gym nast that has ever appeared in this or any other country. The classical delegations of the gymnastic art by this lady are marvels of grace, elegenoe, and precision. i r- • • i i ■; MIPS LANE, The pleasing mezzo soprano. MISS BLANCH MELVIN, the dashing serio-comio Singer and Comedienne. MR. R. W. DARY, the accomplished baritone singer. PAUL VERONA, The unrivailed Aerial Bar Performer. Mddlb. NARTINr, Pianist. MR. CLIFFORD WILLARD, with sketohes of Willard's WanderiDgs. The above unrivalled Troupe will shortly appear. P. H. KIBBYv Agent. rf H 0 E A L HAL L, FRIDAY, 25th FEBRUARY. , \, Annual Meeting of the Diocesan Choral Asiooiation. President: The Right Bey. the Bishop. Selections of Choral Music comprising Anthems, Cantlc es, Hymns, and Carols, will be performed by a choir, under the direction of Mr Brown, commencing at 8 p.m. Admission, FREE. Collection to defray expenses. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 29. city mart. consignment paper hangings^ ; ' white lead, black: paints, s colors, putty, black, and ; bronzed fenders. -v ■:'■,'■, ' ;;r GRANT & MORTON,; !, HAVE' received instructions to sell by auction, at the Citj Mart, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, A Consignment of the above Goods, for absolute unreserved sale.i .. ■ •..,.. ; -~;,■ \ *■- |£. Terms at Sale. -



TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29. LARGE BLOCFOF LAND AT COROMANDEL. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. R. ARTHUR HAS been favored with instructions from the Proprietor to sell by auction at his Mart, Queen street on Taes.d»ynestattwelveo'clock, noon, 1151 Acres of Land at Coromandel, beinft part of allotment No. 3, Patish of Kapanga, Queent's County, formerly the property of the Rev. James Preece. Part of this block of Land is Let on Lease, with purchasing clauses, Farther partiailars can be obtained from the Auctioneer. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 11 O'clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. FLOUE, MAIZE, BARLEY DUST, HAMS, AND BACON, JAMS, &c. G. W. B I NN E V WILL sell by public auction-, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, the 29th Inst, at 11 o'clock, 400 bags Hassell & Co's Flour, each 501bs 150 aacks Fiji Maize CO Backs Barley Dust 80 sacks Pollard 200 sacks Bran 17 sacks Hams (Sydney) 3 cases Hams and Bacon (Watts & Co) 20 cases Hawkin's 21b Jamß 30 eases Hawkin's Jar Jams, &c, &o. Terms at Sale. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 11 O'Clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE, SHIP'S GEAR ! SHIP'S GEAR ! ; GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Tuesday, the 29th instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, a quantity of Ship's Gear, consist ing of— 3 barrels Forwinch 1 Metal Stopper 2 Metal Pipes for Chains ' 2 Double Pulley Blocks 2 pair Windlass Handles 1 Break 2 Windlass Ends 1 Pump Stand 2 coils Ropo, %% inch '. i &c., &c. . Terms at Sale. FRIDAY, NOON. Market House. "POULTRY—FowIs, Ducks, Turkeys, JL Geese, Pigeons, Fancy Birds, etc., etc., lot of Choice Fancy PJgeons, lot of prize Aylsbury Ducks. , PRODUCE, Potatoes, Onions. &o. FURMTURE, Sundries, etc., large Box Mangle, lot of unredeemed Pledges, Clothing, Revolvers, etc, etc. R. O. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction at his Mart To-morrow (Tuesday), at half-past 10 o'clock sharp, 120 bunches Bananas, in prime condition 20 cases Apples 6 cases Plums. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c. Wynyard-street. FOR POSITIVE SALE. M. JONES AND CO. HAVE been favoured by instruc tions from J. R. Davis, Esq., O*.E., to sell by auction, at his residence, Wynyard-street, opposite the residence of Joseph Howard, Esq., on Friday next, 25th instant, at 11 o'clock, The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, which has only been a few months in use, consisting of Drawing-room Suite, walnut and green damask; Walnut Pianoforte, Centre Table, . Japanese Vases, Curtains, Poles and Rings, Carpets, Ornaments, &c. • Bedroom Suites, Iron Bedstead, Palliasses, Mattrasses and Beddings, Chests of Drawers Toilet Stands and Glasses, Washatands and Ware. Carpets, Chairs, &c, Diningl Table Chairs, Chefflonler, &c., Dinner and Tea* Services, Glassware, frc, Kitchen and Cook ing Utonßils, &c, &c ~&c. . FRIDAY, 'FEBRUARY 25, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE &0., THE subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 25th inßtant at 11 o'clock, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. GEO. W. BINNEY, "* HAS received instructions from Btannus Jones, Esq. to sell by public auction at an early date, due notice of which will be given, The Grounds surrounding his late residence frontages on Franklin Road and Wood-street, Fewiside, 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. TUESDAY, EFBRUARY 29. VALUABLE R E SI DEN C E AND i HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, WELLESLEY-STREET. r , ■, ;,/■ PRELIMINARY NOTICE. ~,. b . ;:■-■■. M. JONES & CO, ~ \\, ; | TTA YE been favoured with instruc -*-*- tiona from Mr. Geo. Quick, to sell by auction, on the premises, on Tuesday next, 29th ijnstaht, at 11 o'clock, ,■■., HIS NEW AND HANDSOME RESIDENCE, on ; Freehold Allotment, fronting Wellealey-street i, (west side of Hobson-street). The House . , contains 7 Large Rooms, besides Kitchen, Servant's Bed-room, Bath-room, Pantry. &0., and is finished throughout in a very auperior ... fltyle, with every accommodation. Register Grateß, Leamington Range, Copper Boiler, ~ and Water and Gas laid on. The Allotment is tastefully laid out with Front Garden, large back Garden and Yard, and necessary Out buildings. The HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE is very hand some, and in good condition, consisting o Drawing-room Suite in walnut and maroon rep, Rosewood Pianoforte, Centre Table, Pier Glass, Chtffionier plate ■ glass front, Brussels j • ■ Carpets, Ornaments, . &c., Bedroom Suite ; (marble and mahogany), Wardrobe, Toilet i Services, Tubular Iron and Brass Bedstead, with Patent Spring Mattrasses; Chairs, Carpets, and Dining Table, Side Board, Chairs, and Couch, Easy Chairs, Rocking Chairs; Paintings. &c, Cut Glassware, Tea, ! Breakfast, and .Dinner Services, Cutlery, Platedware, &c. . . ~ i i Catalogues to be had from Auctioneers. House and' Furniture on view on and aft Tuesday next. • Terms at Sale.



MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. FREEHOLD CITY PROPEETIES, CORNER OF GREY AND PITT-STREETS. ALLOTMENTS, SOUTH NEWTON. THE subscribers have received in ■ strucMons to sell, by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 28 th instant, at That" Valuable Block of FREEHOLD CITY PRO PERTY, situated at the coruer of Grey and Pitt streets (opposite Mr StrettonS), subdivided into six allotments, viz. :— Lot 1—54 feet 6 inches frontage to Grey-street; has a four-roomed Cottage thereon, now let at Ss per week Lot 2—35 feet 6 inches frontage to Grey-street; has erected on it a very comfortable six roomed Cottage, let at 15s per week Lots 3, 4, and 6, have each 38 feet frontage to Grey-street, and command excellent views of the harbour Lot 6, fronts Pitt-street, and has a four-roome<J Cottage and workshops erected thereon, now rented at 10s per week. SOUTH NEWTON (adjoining the residence Of Mr Errington, CEO- Lots 2, 3, i, and 5, 40 feet each to Great North . .Road .Lot. 12 and 13, S3 feet each to Stanloy-street .Lots ]04 to 111, fronting Keppel and Niger-streets .Lota 116 to 124, fronting Codrington and Niger streets. SPRINGBANK, Ponsonby— Lots 140 40 feet frontag to Richmond Road. LINCOLN-STREET—Lot 29, 47 feet frontage, one allotment from Richmond Road. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, , .-; Auctioneers, 1 MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. VILLA RESIDENCE AND ALLOT MENTS, DEVONPORT. THE Subscribers have been instruc ted to sell by public auction at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 2Sih instant, at twelve o'clock, THAT COMFORTABLE FAMILY"RESIDENCE, situated at T)evonport (a short distance from the Victoria "Wharf), containing eight rooms, together with the allotment (about one acre) on which it is erected, securely fenced and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, and now in the ocenpation cf Mr F. B. Woodham. And, large Building Allotments adjoining the above, and haying frontages of about 60 feet each to Victoria Road and a private street, most con veniently situated, being within three minutes' walk of the wharf. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. [B. TONES. [R. C. CAKE" ■ MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, 1873-4-5- GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, RINGS, BROOCHES, LOCKETS, PINS, &c, &c, &c. B. TONES & CO. HAVE been instructed by Mr Nbumegen, to sell by auction on Monday next, at 11 o'clock, The Following UNREDEEMED PLEDGES :— 1873— October. 1583.. 11..4G01d Rings 1672. .25..0 FGold G Watch and Chain 'November. 1811,. 15.. 3 pair Gold Earrings and 2 Necklets 1874— ' March. ** 442.. 9.. Brooch and Earrings 443.. 9,. Brooch and Earrings August. ' 1654.. 19.. Locket September. 1785.. B..Locket and Ring October. 2063.. 14.. Gold Chain and Seal 1876- March. 968.. 27.. Diamond Ring 1001.. 30.. Diamond Ring April. 1141.. 9.. Eanings, Ring, and Cross June. 1780.> s..2Medals 1728.. s..Silver Gravy Spoon, 4 Silver Spoons, 2 Silver Mugs, 2 Knives, Forks, and Spoons, 1 Silver Kife and Fork 17C1.. 8.. Silver Mounted Pocket Book 1783..10..0F5G Watch 1823..14..20 Bilror Handled Table Knives, 2 Pins, 4 Rings, Bracelet, iJrooch, and Mustard Pot 1834.. 14.. Ring 1861.. 16..S L H Watch and Gold Chain 1866..17..0P SL Watch 1902..21..5 L H Watch 1918..21..5et of Studs 1955..24..G01dHL Watch, Pin, Scarf Eing, Linkß, 4 Studs and Solitaires 2016.. 30.. OF S V Watcn July. 2038.. 2..RingandPin 20i8.. 2..8r00ch and Pin 2053.. 3..8HG Watch 2063.. 6.. SH G Watch and Earrings 2071.. 5..G01d Locket 2081.. 6..GoldPin 2095.. s 7..SGH Watch 2141.. 12.. Chain and 2 Rings 2244.. 21.. Locket, 2149.. 12.. Diamond Ring 2150..13..0F5L Watch 2 79..14..001 d Chain and Locket 2219..19..S LH Watch 2225..20..2 Rings 2238 .20..Ring 2251.. 21.. OB" G Geneva Watch and Cha n 2264..23..RiDg 2281..24..Chain 2284.. 24.. 3 Studs and Links 2322..28..0F S L Watch, Suit of Clothes, 1 pair Boots, and Bags 2344.. 30.. 2 Wedding Rings : .. 2349..31..45tuds ■ .; : August. , : . . ; ~ .. 2377.. 2..Ring 2399.. 4..Bilver Jewel 2436., 6..3 Studs 2439.. 6..S LH Watch and Chain ' • ■. ■■. 2443.. 6..GHL Watch 2446.. 7..SLHWatgh :i ■ . . :" .' " -2458.. 7..0FS Verge Watch July- '.' 2209. .17, .SG H'Watch and Gold Chain January. 258,, 25.. Book June. 1772.. 9..Opera Glass , 1814.. 12.. Looking Glasi 1888.; 19.. Cruet 1867. .17..Sewing Machine ■ ' * 1937^.23.. Concertina July. v: 2052.. 3..Aneroid 2116.. 9..C10ck ?!« 2213..17..C10ck - ' 2361..31..2 Plated Mugs August. 2372.. 2..Cornet June.- . .< * 5468.. 30.. Shawl July 6191. .24. .2 Trousers and 12 Towels 6270.. 27.. Suit 0293.. 27.. 2 pairs Leggings AUgUSt 7158..26 Dress.and Shawl 72di.. SO.. 2 Flannels and 1 Drawers 7278..80. bhawl • ! : \ 7335.. 31.. Coat . ! ■ September ; 7376.. 2.. Blanket and Dress v 7410.. 3., Silk Skirt and Jacket i 7466.. 6.. Oil Coat and Trousers 7498.. 7.. Coat ~:••.,,; . ! 7638.. 11. Blankets , 7650..11..6 yards Plaid 7684.. 13..Satin Dress , 7692.. 13.. Blankets and Sheets 7737.. 15.. Coat 17837.. 17.. Blankets 7845.. 18. Blanket, Petticoat, and Stuff 7851.. 18..Silk Dress 7865.. 18.. Blanket and Vest 7955..22..Tr0u5er5, Boots, and Vest 7970..22..3 Dress Pieces, Clock, and Skirt 7982..23..C0at and Vest ■ t 8025.. 24;. Coat and Vest 8108..27..5haw1, Drawers, &o ; ';:i 8118..28..800ts , .. - 1 October ' > 8185.. 2..Trousers 8189.. 2.. Trousers and 2 Vests 8192.. 2..Silk Dress 8238.. 4..Trausers, Vest, and Books :8248.. s..Frock, Trousers, and Vest 8315,. 6..Coat 8409.. 9.. 3 Blankets and Sheets 8519.. 18.. Suit 8 32.. 13..Trousers 8542.. 14.. Coat 8*64.. 15.. Shawl 8624.. 18.. Coat 8640.. 18..Skirt, Frock, Claak, and Body 8820.. 26.. Quilt and Dress 8902..28..C0at and Trousers 8909..28..2 Coats 8920..28..5heet, Jacket, Petticoat, 4c November 8964.. I..Trousers, Vest, and 2 pair Boots 8976.. I..Trousers and Vest 9026.. 2..3 Coats, 2 Trousers, 2 Vestß, and Bae 9073.. 3..Regalia 9t>81.. 4..Quili and Trousers 9136.. 6..00:U .md Vest September : ' . 7899..23..2 Coats and Vesta January 800..28..5uit Moles and Jaoket