i width, of 32 ft., and is ; lighted and ventilated, ,^'ing 300 tons of goods, so long sought: that is phelted throughout, and >rtl> ~rr Ti to damp. The third floor wlthl-4 by a splendid flight of Jt de . -3th. This floor is to be . set apart for land, furniture, and i trade sales, which from time to time may* bo announced; This floor ia in area, the same as the others, but it will have attractions and accommodations not usually found in Auction Marts, such aa places for visitors and bidders to lounge upon when waiting. When furniture is to be sold, it will appearas if it were in somelarge Mansion. There will be drawing, dining, parlour, and bed-room goods, all carefully placed for view. Upon this floor will appear Mr Arthur's private suite of Rooms, for consultation &c. 1 The auction desk is to be on large wheels and if needed can be run to any portion of the floor. The 4th. story is for placing oats, grain, and such like articles, and will hold about SSO tons in dead weight. The entire weight that the building is capable of hold ing is 1000 tons. All furniture, and goods of every kind are received' at the back, through the entrance from Victoria-street, Where many drays can pass, and load and unload, with 'che utmost ease and quickness. The goods will be hoisted by a splendid American lift, which involves scarcely any risk in the hoisting. We have to congratu late Mr Arthur, and the public too, for such an accession to our public bnildings. He deserves, what his spirit and enterprise lay claim to. The firm formerly known as Arthur and Son, is one of long standing and respectability, and its progress since 1859 has been very marked. The removal takes place about Friday next. We wish the firm success.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GISBORNE

(From our own Correspondent.) Thi3 day,

The Pretty Jane arr i ve a off the bar this morning from N. d p{ eri fc u t owiDg to heavy southerly gal^ s^e cou j<j no t \, e communicated with She ; steamed under Hick's head for shelter.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Native Lands Difficulties.

Mr Tairoa, M.H.R., who arrived here from Otago a few days ago to interview the •Government re Maori Land Claims in the middle island, has, in conjunction with Mr Patterson, the former member for the Maori Middle Island districts, been engaged during hifii stay in actively pressing hia claims on the ministers, and the result is that the question is to be referred to a Royal Com mission, of which Judge Fenton and the Hon. Mr Mantell are to be two members.

Large areas of native lands are being ac quired in the province between Waikanae and Manawatu river. Mr Booth having recently been bringing his land purchase negotiations towards a close. Negotiations for blocks in other districts within the pro vince will be going on during next week. A large number of cases of native title to the blocks will be adjudicated upon by the Native Land's Court, at Obaki, under Judge Symonda Mr Creighton Leaves the New Zealand

Times Mr Creighton, the editor of the Neiv Zea land Times, on Saturday, received formal notice that his services were not further fequired. It is undecided whether he con tinues during his term of three months' notice, or takes three months' salary to leave at once. He will, probably go to Auckland. Mr Perrier succeeds him as editor. Mr T. McKenzie, the former proprietor of the Independent, is re-appointed manager. Heavy Weather at Wellington. Heavy north-west gales have been ex perienced here since Friday night. The weather was very severe Sunday night. Eain set in at noon yesterday, and has fallen heavily for 27 hours. No floods up the country are reported as yet, nor any damage to snipping in harbor. The wind is now light from the southward, but it is threaten ing a gale. The Post strongly advocates the Welling ton Athsenum opening on Sunday as in Dunedin and Invercargill. Cases of immoral conduct in Botanical Gardens still continue in spite of sentence on the couple laßt convicted. The Gardens are practically closed to respectable women.

(Yesterday's Press.Agoncy Telegrams.)

Nahbs, Monday.

ColoneL Russell's Mangakai property, comprising 21,000 acres freehold and 18,000 sheep, has been sold to Mr J. 'Willianis.Jof Keremu, for £50,750.

Greymottth, Monday

Yesterday the excessive rain caused the heaviest flood ever experienced in Greynouth. At 10 o'clock at night three-fourths of the town was under water. People were rescued by boats. No lives were lost. The damage to Ronds in stores is heavy. The Brunner railway was slightly damaged.

Wkstpoet, Monday

There have been gales for 1 twenty-four hours from N.W., with continuous rain. There have been heavy flood), butllttle damage is done. Ihe flood in the Orawaitoi river carried away the powder magazine and contents, recently erected on the Southland road Communication with Keefton is stopped by the hiavy floods At Brighton it is reported that the residents are driven from their houses.

iNVKROAKOiLii, Monday.

At the District Court to-day William Forrester was sentenced to six months imprisonment for stating at the Post-office Savings Bank, Invercargill, that, at the Dunedin office, he had £100 5g to his credit, and presenting a pass-book with the alteration of £7 from debit to credit. The defence was thit the alteration , had been made by Mrs Forrester, she believing that the clerk had made an error.

CHRI3TCHOKCH, Monday.

Heavy win fell last night. The streets of Christ church and low lying parts of the suburbs were partially flooded. The southern approach to the JRakaia railway bridge, on the Great South line, was •washed away. A large body of men were sent down to repair it. The weather is still very wet and cold. Lyttelton. Monday. Arrived—lnverdine, barque, Wooton, from London 96 days out; all well.

The Charge Against a School master.

The Committee of Enquiry into the grave charges against Mr William Edwards, late of the Grafton Road School, consisting of Meßsrs Prime, Lußk, and Ball, sat yesterday and listened patiently to the protest of Mr Edwards against the decision of the local board in which the accused had not, it was alleged, been fairly dealt -with. On the representations made [by Mr Edwards to the Board of Education, the Board considered that in justice to Mr Edwards the matter should be investigated. The accused at considerable length pointed out that the enquiry of the local committee had been conducted in an un-English manner, and the result had been contrary to the balance of evidence. The charge against defendant was that he had taken liberties with some of the girls at the desks during lesson time, and at the very elbow of the head master of the school, Rev. James Martin, and in a room where there were at least 200 children. Mr Ed wards felt it his duty to clear his character from such vile charges, as his reputation as a teacher of youth was at stake. Had snch things been done by him, there was not a mother in the land who would be content until he waa passed to the Police Court, and from thence to the common gaol. His accusers wished that the enquiry might be private, but he resolved that it should be public. The charges, Mr Ed wards urged, were vague in the extreme, and H) the evidence forwarded to the Board of Education had been grossly falsified ; the evidence of seven adult | witnesses having been omitW/^ d the evidence remain ' % muchygr? *"#. (2) The decision of the w»l bonte to evidence. (3)The

evidence given by the children against him wag not bona fide, as.they had been inti midated by the investigator, the Rev James Martin. (4) The charges [.had been trumped up by Rev James Mai tin. It was simply a malicious attempt to carry out threats made in October last year. Having stated his case in a clear and logical manner, Mr Edwards called witnesses in his favour, whose evidence was either emitted in the previous en quiry, or riOfc permitted to be present.— Key Samuel Edger said he considered that the mode in which the school committee had conducted the enquiry was grossly unfair. ~ Mr Batger endeavoured to explain by saying that the committee acted thus because they thought the children might be intimidated by the presence of strangers.—A number of wit nesses were examined by the accused, namely Mr Cherry, Mr Donnelly, and several of. the girls and their parents, after which the en quiry was adjourned, Eev James Martin was not present,

THIS DAY.

, The enquiry was resumed this afternoon at two o'clock.

As Rev. James Martin and the Local School Committee were present, Mr Moas, secretary to tbe Board of Education, read the evidence of the previous meeting.

Mr Bennett, solicitor, appeared to watch the case for Mr Edwards.

Mr Martin on being asked if he wished to cross-examine any of the witnesses, com plained that most of the evidence adduced was old women's talk, mere heresay evidence. Had he time, he could bring forward about twenty witnesses in his favour.

Mr Bennett said it was too late now to bring rebutting evidence. Mr Martin should have secured such evidence at first when the matter was brought before the local school committee.

_ Mr Martin said he could still get more con vincing testimony in jsnuport of the charge, if he had time.

Tlie Committee then asked Mr Edwards -<> proceed with his examination of witnesses. Mr Edwards said unfortunately several im portant witnesses, namely Mr Waymouth, sen., Mr Sturtevant, Miss Kemp, and others, had not yet arrived. Miss Kemp deposed that she gave evidence at the Grafton Road School, and stated that Mr Martin said those that sided with Mr Edwards were as bad as Mr Erl wards. She only heard of one report about Mr Edwards' freedom with the girls, that report. referred to Elizi, Lankham, she had great reluctance to give evidence on behalf of the accused ; her objection was that she did not like to be mixed up in such an affair. That was her only reason. She was not afraid of Mr Martin, nor any other man. To Mr Martin : She heard the report of Mr Edwards before the enquiry, and it was from the same source aa Mr Martin stated that he had heard ifc.

Mr Martin had never interfered to in fluence her in giving evidence. On one occas ion she thought Mr Martin ha<\ not behaved with due respect to Mr Edwards, but whether he consult him or not, she could not, say ; she did tell Mr Edwards to go down ou one occasion, but did not remember speaking to Mr Martin about ib. Mr Edwards did write a report of the progress of her class, but only once ; she did pun a letter into Mr Martins' hands written by Mr Edwards. He did say that he had discharged Mr Kclwards from attending to the lady-assißtant Mr Bennett objected, as it was beside the chare, polite attentions was another matter. Mr Martin said he would ask no more questions To Mr Edwards : When she ordered him down fron? her class it was writing time. He went down and reported it to Mr Martin. She was aware then that he bad half the responsibility of the school. She begged his pardon. Mr Edwards said he had the entire charge of the writing, and it was his duty to be there.

Witness continued : She could not say that he wrote the reports specially presenta tion to Mr Martin. He always behaved courteously towards her, both in word and deed. She was quite aware that unpleasant reports had been circulated respecting them (meaning witness and accused). To Mr Martin : She ordered him down, because she thought he was subverting her

authority. Mr Waymouth deposed that he was at the enquiry, and noticed Mr Martin's action while the children were giving evidence, which he thought very improper. He noticed that while one girl was giving evi dence Mr Martin was patting her on the back and her mother was on the other side. He thought this was not the correct thing. He did not think, however, that the Committee saw it.

To Mr Martin : He was certain it was while the girl was giving evidence. Mr Martin,said he did bo because the child was subject to fits. To the Chairman for some time

The patting continued

Mr Batger said he would toy to explain the mystery, the little girl he apprehended was Margaret Hill, and as she was crying, her mother came by her side, and possibly the patting was done at the same time.

THE ZEALANDIA.

This splendid steamer may be expected from Sydney during the night or early to-morrow morning. The English mail which is to be taken away by the Zealandia closes at eight o'clock to-night.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

T^T! TITWATRTS. Thb Prince of Wales Theatre was very fairly attended last evening, and the well-known drama of " Lucvzla Borgia" was put upon the stage in R faithful and engaging manner Mrs Bates sustained the chief character with her wonted ski'l an'l criticil acumen It is the nice discrimination of character which this Jady possesses in an eminent degree, that constitutes in a large measure her general success. Mr Bate.* represented Oenarro with sturdy ability, while Mr Lawrence as Duke Alphonse, and Mr Collier as Orlnsi were as nearly perfect »s possible. The Jeppo of Mr Searle was well managed, although the character did not admit equilly of the display of his histrionic and recitative abilities. The other charactera were fairly sustained The simple one-act comedy of " Toodles " concluded the evening's wnusement The nortrait of Toodles was a chefd-ceuvrc of acting on the patt of Mt Bates. We notice that 3 Eoberton's exquisite play of " ?chool" will b<j introduced this evenlpg, when Mrs Bates will appear as Naomi, Miss Morgan as Bella, in whic'.i she will sirg that exquisite son?, which five has m '.do so popular—" Silvet Threads among the Gold." Mr Bates will lopresant .Tank, and Mr Law rence Beau, after which Mr Toodles will re-appear.

BENEVOLENT KNTERTMOMENT,

An entertainment for a benevolent purpose was held last evening in the Cook-street Meeting House, but not largely attended Th* programme was a good one, and the songs, maslc. and recitations executed In a creditable manner. An opeuinc ode was tung. after which Mr Hunt the cornin author, gave one of his original compositions and responded to a recall, "i-ilver Threads" was prettily sung by a lady. "Beautiful Home" and " Little Na 1," a composition by Charlotte Young, were given with much spirit. A number of gentlemen rendered goort asistance, ana the meeting closed in the orthodox mann3r. Mr P Poran and his comic and sentimental com paninns announce a grand variety entertainment at the Lome-street Hall, on Monday evening next. ■ h"se gentlemen who are to take part in the enter tainment »re requested to meet at the above-named hill to-morrow evenirg at 7.30 for rehearsal. The journeymen bakers of the dtj will hold a special meeting this evening at the Bntiah flo'el, when ousines) of importance to the trade will ba brought forward. The quarterly meeting of the Grand Orange Lodge will be held this evening, in the Protestant Hall, at half-past seven o'clock. The United Servants' Association held a meeting last evening at the British Hotel, when the genera tmslness, passing accounts, &c, received prompt attention.

The memhers of the Pioneer Juvenile Temple, T.O.G.T. will hold a special meetiDg this evening in the Young Men's Christian Rooms, WeUesley-street, at seven o'clock, wh«n ljuainess of the utmost idi porUnce will be Cjnsidered.

The Wellesley-street Baptist Church tea-meeting wilt be held this evening, at half-pust fix. after which the Key P. B. Cotnford, Key J. T. Hinten, Mr Kllyett, and other gentlemen will address the meet ing.

TARANAKI IRON SAND AND SIR JULIUS VOGEL.

(To the Editor of the Stak.) Sir,—T have read, an extract from a letter of Sir Julius Vogel's which, appeared in your paper, be Taranaki Iron Sand, in which he states that he has the greatest living ■authorities' opinion that it can never be manufactured fjo as to become ft commercial success. Sir, 1 being one of many who feel a deep interest in the manufacture of tin's article, I hope that I will bo excused in daring to criticise the uUeratiecs of such a great man ns Sir Julius is and ascribe motives to him other than that of a disinterested philanthropist, if; is a well known fact thatthia Iron BsnA exists in almost inexhaus table quantities along the whole Wcs1; Coast of New Zealand, and it is -also well known that the best quality of ste"! aad _iro» has been manufacturer! from it that the world has ever seen. One of our greatest Naval authorities speaking of it said that with it Raid Britain mip.ht defy the world, for with it steel vessels might be built that would defy any projectile that could be thrown. It has been shown that there is vast quantities of this sand, which in reality ia iron, and when manufactured ib is far superior to the best iron manufactured by Sweden or England. The question then to be asked, Is any capitalist or any company of capitalists likely to have an interest in keeping it out of the market, the answer will be yes, the capitalists of Europe have a very great interest in keeping such a superior article out of the market, as it would ruin those who have the greatest interest in the iron trade. The next question is, are tVy likply to pay men of intelligence to damp the ardour of those who are spending money on such a laudable enterprise, an enterprise which bids fair to make New Zealand, the most important iron producing country in the world? My opinion is that those companies who are shipping such larpe quantities of railway iron to this country, would not scruple placing large sums of money to the credit of any 'individual who has the power to continue such contracts and whom they might deem to have sufficient influence to be able to cast a damper on an enterprise from which they have so much to dread.—Taban- AKI.

We have received the April number of the New Zealand Magazine, and a very good number it is, if we 'except the fact, that it; i 8 rather heavy reading for ordinary folks. However, the articles are on subjects which are the common talk of the day, and as fuch have an interest above treatises of si similar kind on other topics. The contents are, " A THea for the Vulgar Tongue." by H. S Chnpman, Esq.; " The Tin seen Universe," by tho Rev. Thos. Roseby ; "New Guinea," 'by E. W. Alexander; "National Evolution in New Zealand," by John H. Shaw, L LB; " Our representative System," by Robert TT. Eyton ; "The Unification of the Colony," by Rev. P. Brace; "The Problem of Poverty," Part IT, by Professor Macgregor,^ and some Posthumous Poems of Misa X M. Hamilton. The "Plea for the Vulgar Tongue " is an erudite treatise on popular ec centricities of language, showing how mr.ny of these aro more correct than the usually accepted modes of expression. We give the following extract as throw ing srnne light on a word very familiar to people who live near a gold field :— " The writer hns met with a very satisfactory explanation of the word 'nugeet' For a lone time the word wna considered as a newly-coined term of tba miners of Califor nia, and thence transplanted to Australia. But it is certainly not new, for in a slightly altered form - that ii?, with a very common vowel change- it. is to bo found in a printfd book, A.P. 1579 (Sir Thomas North's 'Plu tarch.') The passage is cited in Wedgwood's 'Dictionary of English Etymology," as follows :—' After the fire was quenched, they found in niggols of gold and silver mingled together, about a, thousand talents. In Halliwell's 'Dictionary of Provincial Words,' 'nug'is given £.s a Somserset word for a block, and as a Devon word for a knob or protuberance, and in Essex, 'nigg' is a small piece. Theaeltwo may be taken as substantially the same word, with the change of vowel. ' Nugget' and ' mg got' are different forms of the diminutive, and Dean Trench suggests that they are only ingot in disguise. It is well known that many of the early miners of California and Australia were from the Western Counties of England, and they naturally carried with them their mining terms." Yesterday morning, between eight and nine o'clock, Franz Smat, the perpetrator of the Hutt outrage, attempted to escape from the gaol. He was suddenly missed from the prison yard,- and a glance at the cover to a well in the yard caused a little apprehension as to whether he bad not taken " arms against a sea of troubles and by opposing coded them." But a closer inspection showed that Smat had not been so rash as was at first anticipated. He had gone down 100 feet of the 140 feet total depth of the well by means of a rope made from his shirt, and there he stopped. It seems there is a force-pump to the well, and the tube from the top of the pump to the water is made firm by beams running across the well at every ten feet. Sraat had got on to the lowest of these. Once he fell ofl the lower beam, and soused into the water. However, he managed to clamber on to his perch again. Clearly his intention had been to remain in the well for a time, perhaps till night, and then make a desperate attempt to regain liberty by scaling the prison walls.— N.Z. Times.

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NOT I C E. I will not bo responsible for any debts contracted by Miners in my employ. 7 EGBERT EALPH. Itahuipokeka Coal Mines. April 6 1370.' _ ANTED, a respectable Boy.— Collins Bios., Wellington-atreat. ANTED, four good Bush Laborers for road making.—Enquire s.t Lendrum's Slables, or to E. Gibbons and Co , Onehunga. WANTED, a respectable young woman as General Servant In a private family.—Apply at this office. ANTED, a Female Cook.—Apply to C. Farrow's Dining Rooms, next to Mon tague's Baz&ar. _ ,dNTED to a first-class Double-Barreled Gun in case,—Apply HW, Mr S. M. Greerj, Queen-street. . ANIVJD, for a quiet iiofcel in the Country, where another servant is kept, a respectable General Servant.—Mrs Maiden, Chapel street. ' ANTED, a good Man Cook for the country.—Apply at once to Mr Eas wn , Baker. - W "ANTED, a good useful man to assist in the Butchering business —W, J. Messenger. WANTED, a Youth as Improver in the Drapery and Clothing.—J. W Pearse. ANTED, a respectable aged woman to wait and manage for a Bick old man.—Apply at this office. WANTED, by a few single young men, a respectable middle-aged person as Housf keeper.—Apply by letter "Housekeeper," at this office. ANTED, Board and Eesidence near Queen-street. —Apply "Mechanic," at this office- ANTED, a Girl to nurse and make herself useful.—For address apply at this office. \A[ ANTED to Sell a Blacksmith's V T Bellows.—Apply co A. Mackie, Eoyul Stan dard Coach Factory. - ANTED, for Wcdkato Times, a competent man as Clerk, Publisher, ftc. Knowledge of newspaper accounts and general routine indispensible.—Apply by letter only to the Manager, Hamilton.



WANTED, a Nursegivl .for tlie country -Mr A sher, Hobson-street. opposite Ft Matthew's Church, ! , .VNTFfD, a smart active Lad.— M Bre»rlv. Bntener, W»lcpflM_-sfc-eet. AIS TED' to Sell, nearly a five years' lease of a L«rgo Tavd and Sheds in otiw-Bt^pt n«« tlip Albert DotoL-H. Moan, G )»ch Builder . WA"NTEI) to Kent, a four or five ror.iD'j'l Howoin Hotron-streei or Welling f nn-strcet.— W. Pttttinglon, House and Land Agent, Qncon-ntrßOt. . W~ ANTED, Tenders for tho Erection of about /our Chains Fencing.-F. Hsnnken Uninn-strcai W ANTED to Bent, in Auckland or sabnfK » small House with water frontage. —»pnly Bnx IOO.'G . ■ITTANTRDT Shingle Pplitters ; con- V V n<ant empioyment-Townshend Eros. A NTEBr^^uyerTof Drapery, MMlincry. and Clothi-S to know that _?, McMnstar h»« JnS opened a large stock per Mcr wanjeo Framjee. _____——— — W "ANTED, by a respectable young per^n, a situation as Improver to » Rood Milliner and Dressmaker.—Apply by letter to M. J., at thin office. WANTED, five A.TVs for a good round voyage.; must bo good men.—Apply to R. ■nrnwn, Wharf, or Custom-houso, to-morrow, at 10 o'clock sharp ____„ ANTED an active lad as Mes senger : must wite a goorl hand.—Apply at once Town Olerk'3 office. Q.nean-strcct. WANTED a sober, steady, single Man to drive a team of Horses; must he accustomed tohor?es.—Aor.lv at tlie Yew Caledonia Hotel. Pymonds-street, 10 o'clock to-morrow morning. ANTftb, an Apprentice to the Drapery business.—Apply to Holloway & Garlick, City HalL WANTED, an experienced Brewer. None other need apply to Box 81, Post office _ WANTED, 100 lalies and Gentle men to get Married on or before Easter Monday, and pivo me the order in time to furnish th^ir snug little boruea on the most reasonable terms with every requisite for Honsekeepirxr; either new or SPCond-hand, by vrceklr payment ; and parties tiarting with the above can obtain the highest valuation for cash from W. L T! o th, Cnb'nctrrviker and TJpholn t'ro-ir.tr Vic'or'aFivniuro Mart, Victoria-street East, rent OreyhMinfi T-TntM. T¥7ANTED I Wanted ! Wanted ! v to Pell, very cheap—so dozen Scrubbing Brushes, Ga fid to 9* per d zen : 60 d' Zen Whitewash Brnshos, frr.m 9ri to ?.i Gd each ; CO sets of fhoe Tt UfheS from 1p C<l R'-t : larre Tars of Aesortfirt .Turn, Gd lb • .sin 'li Jars 7<l ib ; Salmon, J),i M dozen ; Pre ■erved Apples, Blba for Is.—ll. WATTS, Pitt-street. r«"(! nrifl »»n<>e'i», 6s G& dozen; 100 dozen Plates, at 3s 9d per dozeD. WA JNTED Known, that the Fitting Shop. qewiner'Machino and Howe'n Apercv. ia RKMOVPD to Vulcan Lane, corner of v iph-street. Only th« hidhest class machines kept in stnefe, i?ep»!rs to all machines properly done. Steam Giwges repaired, tested, and adjusted. Tf7TNTED~KNOWN, that Henry *' 7 Probert. Cibinet Maker, TJpholatß-or. und r.encrnl House Furnisher, etc, has ju»t received a larßeaiidwen-npsortcd stock r.f Enelifih and American OliifrH, which he is offering very cheap. Good Bound Chair at 4s. 4f> Oil, Ss, and 6s ; warranted to give satisfaction or the money returned. t&~ Note tho address :— The Cheap Furniture. Mnttres?es, and ship- s Bedding Ksinblii-hment, nearly opposite the Post-oflice. Shortlnml-street. WANTED Known—Turkish Baths are open daily from 9 to 8. Ladies Thtirs flayn only. Sinpile Hath, 3s Crl; Ladica, ss. Ton tickfts for £1 Is ; Ladies, 0 riitto ; rhildron, 14 ditto. Kydrnpathio treatment administered. The best ventilated and cleanest bath in the Colonies, and the spfpst to bathe in Over 1000 visits, varying from 1 to SO, both halo and wealdy, and not even a single caHenf fnintinfr nas occurred.-X. D. SYKES. Pro prietor. N.8.-Warm Plunge, and Swimming Batlis are in contemplation, and are only waiting the water supply. —>~» W^NTKD Known, Jno.C.Clongh, Mnchinlft, MBBffleld'a Buildings, Alberr- Htreet, is tho oldeßt eftablished and only practical maker and repairer of Sewi-s? Mnchinps in tlic pio- Vinco, All ■»>oik snarnnteed of Vif-Bt materials and quality, and lowest remunerative charge. W""ANTBD~Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at tho Waikawau Yards, Cnstom-houso-street and Breakwater Eoad. ANTED Known, that Alexander Tait, Blaekßmlth. &c, has removed to his now premises, Lome-street, six doors above the old «hop, midway betweon Victoria and Wellosley-strcets East. WANTED to SELL. 600 rolls of Paperhanninprs at.Gd per roll, f>3 per dozen ; 25 dozen Cut Tumblers from 8s to lls per dozen ; 1 tmse of Wax Fruit, with glass shades, from 5s 6d each ; Slate Pen il«, 8s per prose ; boxes, C Pencils in each b"x, Od per dozen boxes ; Riding Whips, Is Cd each; Bass JBrooma, Is; about 6 000 Chairs, Tables, Chests of Drawers, Sofas, and Toys of all sorts, only 3d and 2rt eacli; pint bottles of good Ink, threo for 2s Gd ; (-mall bottles, lOd per dozen ; llama, 10rl lb; Bacon, 7d lb; good Blue. lOrl tt>; Cayenne Pepper, 5d per bottle, worth Is ; Bead Mats, from Is to 3s 6d ; Bead Baskets, from la to 4s 6d each; good Pens. Is per gross ; Box Crenml id Note Paper, 5 quires, for Is ; 400 Looking Glasses, 3d to la each ; pint bottles of Ink 8* por dozen ; 0 000 assorted Combs, only 2d each; Ladies' Riding Whips from 9d to 2s each; superior Work Boxes from 4b Cd to t}% less than cost; large lot of Dolls ; cheap lot of Chi nons from Is 4d; Plates from Sd each; lot of assorted Ribbons cheap ; Fanny Scap Babies, only 2d each. Is Cd p< r doz n; good Needles, only 6d per 100 ; nnd a variety of other things cheap; 20 boxps of Artificial Flowers, very fhe*-.-Apply to H. WATT 6, General Dealer, Pitt atreet. WANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Brass Castings can be had with dispatch, and at astonishing low prices:—Ship Dumps, Is $ lt>; Rudder Bands, Dove-tail Plates, fieneral Brass Work, Is fid $ lb; Iron Castings, Kash Weights, 15s $ cwt; Fire Bars 16s $ cwt; Ship Casiinjrs of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and single purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes, Grates, Stove Metals, all proportiona tely cheap at J, KELLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and Brass. W ANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwinger, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced business in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, where ho 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 made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, exocuted at the shortest notice, WA N~T~E~I> "K~N O W.N, that J.MORRISON is prepared to exeoute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable pricos.— Addroß? Newton Road. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Poets, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &0., at the lowest poKsible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch A N T^ E~~ D, Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to know that the undersigned has just received a very superior lot of Saddles, which he is selling at 555. each, complote with mounts; Bridles 6s. 6d each; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods 'proportionately cheap. Save the impor ter's profit, by buying direct from W. S. JO^ES, Wholesale and' Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu farturcr. Queen-street. CiTANTED KNOWN, that D. W GOLDI *is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and otlier Building Materials, including s*sbps, Boors, Mouldings Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts Rails Hardwood Felloes, Bhifts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &0.. at the lowest market price, at his Yarda, Custom-house strpet. • ■for 0 T I C E. The BANKS will be CLOSED on FRIDAY, SATURDAY, ana MONDAY, 14th, 15fch, ana 17th ApriL ■ RELIABLE INDEMNITY J_t Against Loss (Fire or Marine) secured to Policy holders in the ■> NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OT NEW ZEALAND, Repre?enting ONE MILLION STERLING of Capital, with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. LIBEKAL TERMS, AND PROMPT SETTLEMENT OP LOSSES. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, - v Manager, i Offices—2s, Queen-street.



TV.VONPOHT ("North Shore).— U Several Houses to Let, i nrnished andunfur nished —R and R. Duder, Honoe Agents. fpb be Sold, cheap, a Ladies' Pony, X Saddle and Bridle, together or separate, oppo sito Eaptißt Chapel, Cnapel-Btreet. TO LET, the House now in the occu patf m of Mr Asher. in Hobson-street. opposite St Matthew's Church, containing S roornP, with kitchen scullery, tabling, outlvmaes, otc. Immediate possession can he given. . T~ 0 LET, large Phop corner of Lome and WclUslej-stroets, Joining CrWthers Stablei Will be finished to suit a good tenant,- Apply on the premises. _ rpb LET, a four-roomed Cottage m 1 Nel6on-3treet.-Mr J. Cater Cook-street. mo LET^ a comfortably furnished _L House.—Apply Stab office. ___* TF this should meet the eye of Agnes JL Auld wife of -Williftm Henry Bond, late of S.nS %Zl,nC, who left Glasgow twelve .years ago. she hear from her brother to •*d n 3f «■ W A " care Geo Thompson, Maori Hill, Puneflin. -*• OVAL ORANGE INSTITUTION OF Jj NEW ZEALAND. The Quatte-ly *«to*^£^g£i£& held in ibe Protestant Hall, oa .luesmy 6 , mUicStant'at7?T°, HERBERT BUP^; R.W Grand Mmfcei^ A SPECIAL MEEijW~oFtfe ii- Journeymen Bakers Association of Auckland, will be he'd at the British Hotel, Queen-street, at 7.30 p.m TO-MORROW. JJiulnesß of importance By aider of the nh^rrn^J^MoLßAN, Chairman, A MEETING of the Creditors of William Quelch, painter, will be -V eld at the Prince Albeit Hotel, Onehunga, on the 12th instant, it 7 o'clock. mo B TJ I L D E KS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until i p.m. of Friday, the 14th instant, for the erection of Regulation Verandahs in Queen-street Flange, at my office^ BEEApATH) Architect. , _ Public Works Office, Auckland, April 5,187 C. KAIPAEA RAILWAY. Tenders will be received at this office until noon if ThurscUy April 10, for the Erection of Two Plate layers Cottages-one at Riverhcad, and one at Helens rille. Plaiis, specifications, and general conditions ;an be seen at this office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) JAMES STEWART. v B ' District Engineer. rjT~O B~TJ IL D J!l RS. Ten dors nve invited up to the 15th in'tant, for JeSS Tbvee Cottages in for Mr Barter Architect, High-street. rrTo wimrwwn s. Tenders are invited up to 3 o'clock, 12th instant.for dtoring "nd completing largo ynmlM in Oommerce ltreet T. B CAMBKON, Architect, High-street^ mTlcTflTllio N s. Tenders will be received until noon of the 15th instant, for the Erection of a tfcuna WaU to Qnoon rtreet. R> K]5ALg & SON) Architects Insurance Buildings. I>EED &~"BRETTI 'S~ALMANAO, \j 1 8 7 C. To OUR COUSTRY ANT> OTHER AGENTS. All Almanacs remaining unsold and not retamed bysoth April, to Stab Office, will be charged for, and -annot be mc- ivod alter that date. April 11, 1876^ _____———— A UCKLAND GYMNASTIC CLUB. J\ The GyinnaHian (Parnell Hall) will bo opened on WEDNESDAY, 12lh instant, at 8 p.m. The Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, 12th instant, at 8 p.m. Business: Election of Officers, fee. THOMAS HENDKUSON, Jun., Hon. Sec. IT 011 THE WAI>E 3SfiiEK!«!te, ixWi.woj.Ai rmmWMm«W will leave Auckland as above oe Wednesday. 12th inst, at 4 pm, anrt will contiuue tc plyregularly should i"^™^^^ 'Agent. April 11, 187 C. js^a j? _— »f^&3s\, The Schooner Jigllt QUEEN, Will sail as above on THURSDAY next, the 13th '"For freight, to, apply to Ageut. « -|3 EGULAR STEAM Jti COMMUNICATION WIIH The fast and commodious b.s. . TRANSIT, Will ply regularly between Wairoa and Auckland on and a ter MONDAY next, 17th imtant leaving AuCßland every Monday and Thursday and return ing from Wairoa every Tuesday and Friday, at such hours a* will suit the tide, of which due notice will freight, 10s per ton. Passage, ss. mcCOL Agent. ■for O T I 0 E. .Or In order to facilitate the winding-up of Partner ship Accoixnts, persons indebted to the firm of Heed and Brett, prior to the Ist March, are respectfully requested to PAY the same to Mr H. BRETT at the Evening: Star office. All Accounts not settled on or before the 10th inst, will be handed over to a Solicitor for recovery. Auckland, ApriU ,51876. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MAEINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. c 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 settlement still speciaUy.attonded. A . BOAEDM4N, Manager. NOT I O E. ■ McLEOD'S SUPERIOR WANGAREI ■ STONE LIME, Either BLA.OKED or in the ROACH, as drawn from the kiln, can now bo had in quantities to suit cus tomers, at he Lime-works, Freeman s Bay. • For Slacked Lime, at the Kiln, Is 2d per bushel; and Roach Lime, at a price commensurate vith the Slack Lime, due allowance being made in favour of buyers for the trouble of slacKin g. IHThe Governnv-nt official analysis show that thi* Lime contains from 96 to 97 per cent of pure carbonate of lime • hence experienced fatmers can readily see that at the above prices, It la cheaper and far superier to either bonedust or guano for improving their lands. Consumers who are desirous of testing tha merits of this lime, will, on application at the works, receive samples gratiß. TTNION BEACH GOLD MINING COM \J PANY (LIMITED). The Share Register will ba {closed from noon cf Thursday the 13th inst, until noon of Tuesday, tLe IBthinst 'when a Dividend of FIVE S HILLINGS per slißreWillbepayablJ. FRIAR CLARKE, Secretary. , No. 21, Insurance Buildings, Auoklaud, 10th April,^.



PBTNCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee—B. J De Lias. CONTINUED SUCCESS OF I MR. AND MRS. F. M. BATES. Another Attraction! THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, IOrH APRIL, 187 C, SCHOOL! NaomiTigho ~. Mrs.F.M Bates ; Bella (witn song, Silver Thrones). Lizzie Morgan •TackPoynte Mr. F.M. Bates Beau Fanntosh (this timo only) ~ Mr. R. Lawrence. To conclude 'with the amusing one-act comedy of TOODLES, In which Mr and Mrs Bates Will appear. To-morrow Night-RED POCKET-BOOK! •p V E I B T T' S ORIGINAL GREAT HIBERNIOON! WIIiIi MAEK TIIBIR m" FIRST APPEARANCE TBe IN THE CITY HALL ON SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 15. FORTY MAGNIFICENT VIEWS oy the CHOICEST BUSH SCENERY!!! TEN* ** STAR* ** ARTISTES'. ** * * Foller particulars Jn future adveitisements. D. EVERETT, Proprietor, MR. P. B. WOODHAM, Teacher of the Pianoforte. Letters to be addressed North Shore, or Lowther Bazaar, Qneen-street. rrO BE LET OR SOLD, that I- capital and commodious Residence known as the '"Blue House," suited for a large Kamily or Boarding House, for which purpose 20 rooms could be madef It commands a fine view of the harbour, and is situated in Wellesley-ttreet. . Also 1200 acres of fine Land fronting the Wairoa River, tKaipura.— For particulars, apply to ahos H. Webb, Hobson atreet; or on the premises. — /COMFORTABLE accommodation for \J a gentleman of quiet habits, in the highestand healthieit vicinity of Auckland. Enquire of Robert hon 8r03., Grocers, &c, Upper Bymouds-str<».et. NEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. JRiv. Pzteb Mason, B.A. Second Quarter will Commence on WEDNESDAY, til o 12th instant. An Evening Class. O"~"HURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. ■ The next Quarter begins on Wednesday, April 12.— ,Tas Adams, BA, Headjaastor. ECH AN _C S- INSTITUTE TECHNICAL CLASSES. Pupils intending to join this Quarter's Classes will apply to the Secretary, at-the Institute. Architectural, Mechanical, and Arithmetic Claßßes, 63 Cd a quarter e&Mr Theorell will also conduct a French and Geiman Class. Apply to him at the Institute. t pBAESB'S NOTICE OF REMOVAL. Jn thanking the public for their kind support during the time I have been in the Drapery Business, I wish respectfully to intimate that I have REMOVED into NEW PREMISES, at ihe Corner of Queen-street and Vulcan Lane, where by strict attention to business I trust to merit a continuance of their patronage. Ok THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 1 shall re-open with a Splendid and Well-selected Stock of GENERAL DRAPERY & MEN'S CLOTHING. The Queen-street Window will contain some Lead ing Novelties of ihe Season in Dress Goods, French Merinos, Homespun Shawls, Jackets, Feather;, Flowers, and Ladies' Tiimmed Hats. The Vulcan Lane Window will contain a Splendid Show of Gentlemen's first-class Wearing Apparel, Shirts, Ties, Collars, Hosiery, Bcarfs, Braces, and Handkerchiefs. *&• My object will be always to supply the best and most durable articles at the lowest possible price, to secure a large return. I shall thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen, to make your Purchases before G o'clock, as I close at that hour. Hats Trimmed suitable for the Island ana Coasting Txade in any quantities or price. W Note the Address— CORNER OF VULCAN LANE & QUEEN-STREET, JOHN W. PEARSE, Draper and Clothier. T^TEW TXOT7SE, 66, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland. W. RA.TT RA V HAS MUCH PLEASURE IN INTIMATING THAT HE HAS RECEIVED, Ex • SALISBURY* AND • Kkrwanjbb Feamjkk,' HIS USUAL SHIPMENTS OF A v v T-AND-T M M ~n ir- WINTER GOODS. I f ; - In every Department attention has been • paid to the Purohaßing of Goods from the best Manu facturers only, THE GOODS ARE NEW AND FASHIONABLE and have been Marked at such Prices aa ■will command a leady sale. - 1 W. RATTRAY, DRAPER, CLOTHIER, & SILK MERCBB,. 66, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland.



XT o" T 1 ° & JOHN C MOEKIN, GROCEE, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, Begs to inform his friends ana the public that be 19 ■Si&Bl nowjMoving to those NEW PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET, Nkt.t to the New Theatre, Four doors below Dornwell's, tho Butcher, and three doors from Victoria-street, where he hopes to receive the same patronage aS heretofore. GEORGE GREY CADET CORPS. Timsn -Parfints who have haa accounts left with ~*" TTnHorinß &c - are requested to pay .the a™ KS* Proceedings will be taken for Late Captain. T^X 'BEODICK CASTLE, AT «T H E PHARMACY," 100 DOZEN J. AND E. ATKINSON'S CELEBRATED PERFUMERY, COMPBISING THE FASHIONABLE PEPvFUMES Ess. of Mandevilla Ess. of Burlingtonia Ess. of Cytisus Ess. of Ponogaton Ess. of Seringa Ess. of Gardenia Ess. of the White Rose Ess. of the Steph^notis In Bottles at 2s ca, 6s, s 6d, 14s, ana 245. AISO, A GREAT VARIETY OF WELL-KNOWN AND POPULAR PERFUMES BY THE SAME MAKERS. EX 'WAVE OF LIFE': 15 CASES i BRISTOL'S, AVER'S, & TOWNSEND'S SARSAPARILLA, AICKIN, CHEMIST AND PHARMACIST, QUEEN - STREET, Auckland. B. TONES] [R. 0. OAKB THURSDAY, APRIL 13. PIANO IN WALNUT, . CHEFFONIER, TABLES, CHAIRS, WASHSTAND, GLASSWARE, ETC., ETC." MRS. HUNGERFORD has instruc-, ted the subscribers to tell by auction, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock, at her residence, adjoin ing Mr Watts, Chemist, Symonds-street, The Household Furniture and Effects, B. TONES & CO. WEDNESDAY, NOON. BY ORDER OF THE EXECUTRIX OF THE LATE MR. J. D. SMITH. FREEHOLD CITY PROPERTY. VICTORIA-STREET, NEAR TO QUEEN-STREET. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from the Executrix of tho late Mr J. D. Smith to sell by auction, at his mart, Queen-Etreet,* on Wednesday next, 12th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, That Well-situated PROPERTY in VICTORIA STREET, running1 back to a Government Lane, being Allotment No. 9 of Section 16, City of Auckland, with Blacksmith's Shop • erected thereon This property adjoins Messrs. Holland and Butler's premises. The position of this Property, so near to Queen- Btreet, surrounded by large business premises, on the principal thoroughfare to i that fast rising part of . the city, Freeman's Bay, and to the Western Suburbs, . where more houses are being built, and money ex- •. pended, than any other part, makes it a valuable site for Business Premises, and a good Investment for Capitalists. THURSDAY, APRIL 13. ~ ENGLISH FURNITURE, DOOR MATS, HEARTH RUGS. COCOA MATTING, KJDDER CARPET, OLEOGRAPHS, , ALABASTER, MALACHITE, GILT, AND BRONZE CLOCKS, BAROME TERS AND THERMOMETERS, BRONZE FIGURES AND ORNA MENTS, DRAWING-ROOM SUITE &c, &c, &o. E. &H. ISAACS < j ■';/ WILL sell by public auction at J their stores, Fort-street, on Thursday'next, :,M 13th Inßtant, at 11 o'clock, '• i? To oloae consignments: \ J, ;I- . 5 cases ENGLISH KTJRNITTJRE, consisting of— / f Marble Top Washstana ana Dressing Table,' If" Glass Back Cheffloniers, Whatnotß, Coffee £/ Tables, Gipsy Tables, Papiermaehie Tables, jK? } Bagatelle Boards, Circular ,Waßhstand, Chairs, if?,*! HatStana, 2 bales afisortea Door Mats, 2 ditto jptr ditto Hearth Rugs, 5 c»ses' rOleoßraphs, 3 cases.'" Alabaßter, Malachite,* Gilt ana Bronze Clocks^; j Fisures ana Ornaments, Regulators, Barometer?, i and Thermometers, Drawing-room Suite, etc,, < eto. • . / ,■ The attention of the publio is respectfully oafled to some of the above very.flne works of art. ) " THURSDAY, APRIL 13. ' ' LIBRARY OF 800 VOLUMES BOOKS. HHHE subscribers will sell at the I Rooms, Fort-Btreet, on Thursday next, at U o'clock, Library of about 800 Volumes of every descrip ' tion of Literature, , SAMUELiOOCHRiANE & SON, < , Aiiotlpneers. ,