TTiTHPtF TtAcr (Uwmcat), of 40 soys. with a sweep of? sovn each for acceptors; the amount accruing ' from swerp to go t" second h^Tse Distance : Two miles'' nveretelit fllftMs of huulleft. TVTrO C McOce's bm Perfume, C years, 012 .. 1 lWr j" TlucWnTHl's W* m Mystery, i years. 0 7 .. 2 Ttfr j'. Gallery's IK Gladstone, aired, list 71h ..3 ATr W Bobbett's b z The Arrow, ngetl, 10 11 .. 0 Mr iv *(W* eh ft Potentate, aged, 10 7 .. .. 0 Mr W Trirnhlp'sblkc'niack Monitor, atjcrl, 10- .. 0 Mr ■T; 'f! BncklamVs b g Paddy, aged, 10 10 . .. 0 Pndiiy threw Km rider.

f'As'i" t: Rahptcatl. of fiO sots, art do (I to .1 sweepstake 'df " sots each. Blst.ince. ojip mil" nml a hnlf. Hfr W Itivs' hr c Isaac Walton, 3 years, Sst 01b .. 1 Mr TI. O. young's hr h Bedouin, 5 year?. 7fi ..2 Mr ". C. Mofiee's bin May Moon. 4 years, 7 G .. 3 Mr J. 8. Buckland's b h Eclipse, aged, 8 .. .. 0 Jfr Vj'- WcHobeits' bm The Bella, 4 yen,?.", 7 4 .. 0 MrM. Su'l'.vati's bm Deception, G yfars,7.. .. 0 This vns a nplendid race, won by half a length. May Moon was a good third.

Christchurch Races.

CHKJSTCHUROH.

{Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day? 8* The autumn meeting opened to-day. The rain fell early in the morning, and cleared off towards noon, but sky still overcast. There is a food attendance on the course, and con siderable speculation on the various events. Trial Plate, 100 soys, lj_ miles. —Rob Roy, ] ■ Templeton, 2. The former led from the start and won by five lengths. , c^t Ledgel' Stakes, 100 soys.—This race wa<3 a walk over fov Pnn _awerewere.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

THE GREAT HIBERMCON.

fnii popular entertainment. In wtffth ft supposed mfltmm *nd his slrter leaves New York on a tour hrn i'.h the most, beautiful of Erin's stoned isle opened at the City Hall on Saturday evening, under very favorahle circumstances The evening, It imiict be Emitted, was somewhat threatem^, andTrnioM have owed some Persons to delay their Intended vi,it to the Ml ; still a very laree tnunher availed "themselves of the firft orx-ortumty that wis offrr™ tn them of seeing the IHbernicon. Tt is wmirlriWo hnw few persons there siro -who know much of the history and topography of Ireland. They phi Wl yon alla*ontthe histories of Greece and "Rome and tha be«nti«s of Italy, Oormanv. and France. they knrw little really of Ireland, beyond her Killarneys, her coves, bays, and melort'c*. The present company under the mnyinfcomentof Mr Everett illustrate Ireland hy physical, vocal and rhwic'eristin rather than by a lencthv description of Ver sweetest scenes; hence, £s:3af ffW? -"»"", • rainy Mr roollttla <Wr Hollowav awl his ristnr Charlotte (Miss DeVere), engage Onffee (Mr Wnllace), a colored servant who*e B»»*"T«.,f.» tortions, and dances, arc ni(?RCr-lika droll witty, and exceedingly ptwnreabie. and they start by Bteft rn« from kVyoilc. with bng ami linage, and tho liTiman CnlToe. On paring .from the, great Ammiam capital, the tourist's rfrtw sinp with much eiTecfc, a pretty and veiy touching billad— " The deirest spot on earth to mo. Tshome, sweet nm<v" This Wai effusion was vociferously STplamM. as it deserved to bo it beinif the b*st and sweetest ballad of the evening; and given with exnrossWe powei■and foplin" Thr, steamfi' proceed on her paw« across the, AtfMitta to t*o Onv; of Co* dnrinswMch pnswe a thunderstorm nnd a ship on fire i>ro witSd W tho tmnistß. The whole-thiutr was well manS with .he exception that the p^W vowels wero too swift along the w»<ers. Tlin *°m> a mmworaw at nan, reach tho " Pir wil m-ntl^ in Cort.andat tW« Tlihcninn boste rrkept, by Jlr Kyan tho factious landlord- Cnffo? getsi«nto osttae and sin^ " All amonj? the P^es,' ami show some Rood Wg shoe danoinz. tw'shnc b's body and logs into all sorts of positions. Previous to starH^ on the ton Barney O'Noffl (Mr John Patrick OKeill) is en K aeed as the tourlrtN guW« ! and as a tfou. and in evidence of hU amn.ine cawbiWiea he f io ? s " The .Tolly Irishman," and Rives a spPCimen of his dancine abilities with much satisfaction The heauiifnt lakes of Killarn^y soon apoearin sip ht. with Which the trailers are delighted and they hn^er for a time in silent wonder, and while they wonder, Mellio. the Pride of K/W, b™*« forth into Binglrg a vm«» of the wslt-taown son? of the lakes. m511I« however, is scarcely I"sh enoueh in her accent and flow of fancy but Barney s a bny of the true Irish tyro, and doubtless a genuine son of the anci^t family of the O'Neils; and wh»tever defldencieoof lancvwpe MoUie may shew, Barneys rolllcfcingfun and true Irish heart make up for The Echo scene migb* hay« been a greater roceeSS Ml the echo from "the rocks been more natnwl. The sceae of the Meeting of the Watere w Wch th«rpoet Moore has made known to the whole world by its sweet song, " There is not in this w.de world a. vj ley so swset." etc, was ilhist'ated by that beaut.fnl melody which was sira? by the two lad,es and elicited proper applanw. Here a K ain v,e noticed a slight dteordance rtf voices, which study alone "« »^»*«- It may not be (rnnerally known to mir Irish W«n s that their national poet was an ««l cl 1»nt "'"K7.tt own sodrs, anfl, natanlly a proud little man,, be took immense wide in exhibiting m"3L calP0 T w^ b T^' e Byron Koeers, and especially before Lord .Tnhn Si, and other Lords Moore seemed to^P^se as he ran his fingers over the notes.and as he tide ■ of UoiKht c«ne over him it was poured forth in har moniouM coerces of exquisite variety; the low breathed whiter or the highest note.told home,to the ear, and found an echo in the heart of eyerv listener. As a singer, therefore as well m a poet Monrewss the repreaentstiye bard of Erin. We h»liove that the meaning and spirit of a song mint be in the heart of the singer or genuine success is impossible "The Snmw Abbey of Carlingford"and "The p«vil« Glen hj MoonHrtf were finely painted, and very o™^ c to thelimner. whoever lie may be ; and here, we wr mW intimate, b-th to Mr O'Noil and Mr Wallace, that the training "leg and eye" business for the invocation of the fairy who was to point out the ir the glen wns stretched to too great a length, and^might have beer, s hort«ied with advantage. W ? would re commend the useful text for practical u«e; in this part of the Performance. " TT se not vain repetitions Mr John Conßhlan, the justly-famed Irish piper was entitl-d to a recall for his excellent »»* WP"*"**" selections on the Ir'sh pipes. The second part of be programme comprised views of ; Bubhn Bay, the peotnrwque town of Bray, Sackville-street, Dublin one of the finest streets of the world; the Pock of Oashrt. Interior of an Irishl Cabin, Donnybroo^JTarr, the Giant's Causeway, and the 3™l °l n %> Patrick. Mise Rtoneham sang "Dear Little Shamrock very 'fairly This lady is good and pleasing as an LtTess anther dancing and th ? part.L,"^ *e«k «. dialogue were worthy the applause she Mewed- Cnffee gave "This kittle Foot of Mine with a characteristic dance stirred the liveliest enthusiasm of the gods, who clamouiecWor more which the singer generously gave. Mlss Dej^re, came forward with the "Last Hose of Summer which was rendered with pathos and feeling Barney O'Neil" wassungby Miss Stoneham ; alsn,_in com pany with Barney, the pretty duet was sung wtrodnc. D g the courtship, in which O'Neil was natural and effective. The double Irish jig between Molhe and Barney was a very good performance The entertain mont concluded with the introduction of Ireland a representative " spud" and the grand allegorical vision of the origin of the Irish harp The:.entertainment generally must be pronounced interesting, the paint ings are the best that we have seen in connection with anr similar Hlbernicon, the singing of Miss De Vere was nnr.ffected and natural. In Oomo back to Erin " as well as "Last Rose of Summer,'; Miss De Vere shewed that she possessed an extensive range her upper notes being especially good, and Inthe songs Miss DeVere was deservedly ncared; while that of Miss Bto"**"| Might be improved by practice. Mr John ONeUI is one of the best Irish comedians that we have seen He evidently enters upon his task and his representations are full of intensity andl ife. Mr WaUace also merits all the credit he wins impersonations of the " darkie." Mr Byan disjlayed "mine host" in true aspect, while Mr Searall, the talented p'anist. added to the interest of the: horn *J his mnsictl strains on the Pl^ofort9l vvlj lcnr a ±? the mind of a musician and the hand of a master. TEMPLAKS' SATrTRDAY NIGRT- The Saturday evening entertainmentattheClmstian Young Men's rooms was fully attended on »**«<»* evening. Mr C. B. Andrews in the chair. In his open ing remarks, the, chairman called attention to an article which had appeared In the Southern tross, entitled " All for a Penny," in which the writer reflected upon the behaviour of attendants and tne character of the Saturday night entertainments. He might say that there was some reason on the occasion referred to for the remarks, but the committee hart determined that such conduct should not be repeated. He assured the meeting that the committee were desirous that the entertainments should be of a high class and instructive character. The committe re gretted that persons who promised to take part, and whose names were put on the programme for that purpose, failed to make their appearance; hence, volunteers came forward, and the committee could have no previous knowledge of what such volunteers would sing ; hence, tha complaint of the Cross, A recurrence of these mistakes would not be a source of complaint in tha future. The programme was then gone through in a creditable manner, consisting of songs and recitations by ladies and gentlemen. Pro fessor Butehskow presided at the pianoforte.

As chestnut, black, and brown horses are most often seen on the race course, gray is probably not a fast color.

The other day a would-be fashioable lady called at a neighbor's at what she thought would be supper time. ' Come in,' said the neighbor;' we are having a tableau.' , I'm so glad,' said the visitor, ; ' I thought I snaelled' em, and I like them better than anything for supper.' 'Time ia money,' aa the youth said on the fifth occaasion of his breaking the main. of his watch.

The Kinealy bubble is tremendously bnrsted. Kven his most active friends abuse him awfully, and say he is no better than a thief. We outsiders could have told them. as much long ago. 'lie tried to eel; up a grand procession on Tuesday to the House of Commons, but it was a wretched failure, and resulted in a few hundred roughs and tho laughter of the crowds that lined the streets. The Doctor has sold his wig and gown for a good round sum to a- travelling wax-works, and now is going in for preaching, and he is asking his friends to raise funds to build him a chapel. Money, mouey, money, hecriep, like the horse-leech. 1 should doubt if all his supporters united at the.present moment are worth collectively £T)00. The Doctor says that dreadful crimes are raging around us unchecked fey the clergy, and if the tide be not stemmed the fires of heaven will des cend as upon the cities of the plain and sweep us off. From this dreadful fate Dr. Kinealy is good enough to promise to deliver us if sufficient funds are provided.

; K^rartNGTirAß,"''Monday, apeix/I?, m«



WANTED to PURCHASE, a five or six-roomed House,within ten minutes walk of Holdahip's Factory, Newton —Applp to XV, at the Factory. WANTED, a little Girl to mind a Baby ; one accustomed to children pre ened —Mrs Lvans, Dining Rooms. ANTEDTa. good Glazier at once ; only experienced Hand need apply—Union i Sash and Door Co Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, a Situation by a Bar maid with four years experience in Auck and—Apply stab oflice. __ ANTED~~KNOWN, that E. | Turner, Hydropathic Practitioner, gives Consultations FREJS, letters replied to—Alma Villa, Chapel-street 'BITING and Book-keeping Taugnt. Separate rooms for Ladies. Schools and Families attended—Address Mr Nicholson, Writing Master, 98, Grey-street, Auckland^ «7"ANTED, a good Machinist.— » V Apply to A R and _ Goodacre, Boot Upper Manufacturers, Grey-street. W" ANTED, a light Dog Cart.— ___Apply Box 10Q, GPQ. ANTED, a young Man accus tomed to the Clothirg department— Apply immediately J Levy, 210. Qneen-»treet. ANT_."D,~a~Partner with £300 to join in a Timber Business near Auckland, —Further particulars, apply to H. Partington, 67, ueen-atrect. WAKTED, the Painters of Auck land to know that the Quarterly Meeting will be held at tho V.M.C A. Rooms on Monday next, the 17th inst, when all Mombars arc requested to attend. WANTED to LET, Front Boom (furnished), with fireplace*; terms reasonable. —For address, apply Stab oflice WANTED, a young Man accustomed to the Clothing Department.-Apply imme diately, J. Levy, 210, Q.ueen-street. ANTED, to make arrangements for a supply of Pheasants. Game, &c., for the first of the month.—A. Dornwcll. ANTED, a good Clicker; one accustomed to Factory work; good wages and constant employment to a'good hand.-.T. Tren witli's Root Factory, Wakefield-Btreet. WANTED Known, a Turkish Bath is a pafo and sure remedy for prevnuting and getting vld of a Cold. Relieves tho liver, increased circulation, cleanses the. pkin. and gives beauty )o the complexion. An experienced Bathrnan in attend ance. ANTED, to Sell, nearly a five years' Lease of a Large Yard and Sheds in Queen-street, near the Albert Hotel.—H. Mann, Coach Builder ' WANTED, an experienced Brewer. None other need apply to Box 31, Post offlce^ WANTED, 100 La lies and Gentle men to get Married on or before Easter Monday, and give me the order in time to furnish their snug little brines en the most reaßopablo terms with every requisite for Housekeeping; either new or second-hand, by weekly ptyment ; and parties parting with the above can obtain the highest valuation for cash from W. L Roth, Cabinetmnker and Upholfl terering Victoria Fmniure Mart, Victoria-street East, rest Grcyhounfi Hotel, WANTED KNOWN, that J.MOBETSON is prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. ANTED KNOWN, that Furni ture of every description, including1 Drawing room, Dining-room, and Bed-room Suites; Iron Bedsteads and Cots ; Hair, Spring, Wool, Fibre, and Flax Mattresses ; Paliasses, Featber Iteds, Bolsters and Pillows; Gilt Chimnpy Glasses, Toilet Glasses, Toilet Ware, Cocoa and China Mattinf?, ko , &c,, all of b"et quality, and at moderate prices, is on sale at T. and H COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse, 148, Qneen street. Funerals economically furnished. _ ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the number!) Handsomely Bouna. at a trifling cost. Musio and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Pailer and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. ANTED"! Wanted ! Wanted ! to Sell, very cheap-50 dozen Scrubbing Brushes, 6s 6d to 9s per dozen ; 50 dozen Whitewash Brushes, from 9d to 23 Cd each; CO sets of Shoe Brushes from Is 6d set ; large Jars of Assorted Jam, Gd lb • smull Jars, 7d lb ; Salmon, 93 6d dozen; Pre served Apples, 51bs for Is.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street. Cups and Saucers, 5s 6d dozen; 100 dozen Plates, at 3s 9d per dozen. _ ANTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of Bigh-street. Only the. highest class machines kept in stock. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Guages repaired, tested, and adjusted. ANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and General House Furnisher, etc, has just received a large and well-assorted stock of English and American Chairs, which he is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at 4s. 4s 6d, ss, and 6s ; warranted to give satisfaction or the money returned. t&~ Note the address :—The Cheap Furniture, Mattresses, and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite the Post-office,? Shortland-street. WANTED Known," JnoTordiough, Machinist, Maspfleld's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the pro vince. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality, and lowest remunerative charge. ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Tards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. WANTED Known, that Alexander Tait, Blacksmith, &c, has removed to his new premises, Lome-street, six doors above the old shop, midway between Victoria and Wellesley-fitreetß East. "TVESIRABLE SITE for a Country I / Residence.—For Sale in a convenient situation at Onchunga, with double frontage to the main toads, a choica plot of thirteen acres of good l*nd. Will be sold in one or more lots to suit purchasers. Suitable either for a Getleman'a Residence or a Market Garden-Apply to Fleming and Stevenson, House and Land Agents, Onehunga. WANTED to SELL, 600 rolls of Paperhangings at 6d per roll, 5s per dozen; 25 dozen Cut Tumblers from 8s to lls per dozen; 1 case of Wax Fruit, with glass shades, from 5s Ga each; Slate Pencils, 8s per gross; boxes, 6 Pencils in each box, 9d per dozen boxes ; Riding Whips, Is 6d each; Bass Broomß, Is; about 6,000 Chairs, Tables, Chests of Drawers, Sofas, and Toys of all sorts, only Id and 2d each ; pint bottles of good Ink, three for 2s 6d; small bottles, lOd per.dozen; Hams, lOdft; Bacon, 7d lb; good Blue, lOd lb; Cayenne Pepper, 5d per bottle, worth Is; Bead Mats, from Is to 3s fid; Bead Baskets, from Is to 4s 6d each; good Pens, Is per gross; Box Creamlud Note Paper, 5 quires, for Is ; 400 Looking Glasses, 3d to Is each ; pint bottles Of Ink 8s per dozen ; 6.000 assorted Combs, only 2d eanh • Ladies' Riding Whips from 9d to 2s each; superior Work Boxes from 4s 6d to 6s, less than cost; large lot of Dolls; cheap lot of Chignons from Is 4d; Plates from 8d each; lot of assorted Ribbons cheap ; Fancy Soap Babies, only 2d each, Is 6d perdoz n; good Needles, only 6d per 100; and a variety of other things cheap; 20 boxes of Artificial Flowers, very chean.-Apply to H. WATT 3, General Dealer, Pitt street. WANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Brass Castings can be had with dispatch, and at astonishing low prices:—Ship Dumps, Is $ ft; Eudder Bands, Dove-tail Plates, General Brass Work Is 5d fl ft; Iron Castings, Sash Weights, 15s tp cwt; Fire Bars. 16s 3P cwt; Ship Castings of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winohes (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. IT? this should meet the eye of Mrs A Hawkjns, she will oblige by leaving her address atjshe oilice ol this paper,



!limtm»»m__t___________\titfa__at___^^ WAITED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes,' Doors, Mouldings, liroatl Timber, Honso Blocks, Posts, Hails, Hardwood Fellops, Shafts, Iron Bark ana Blue Gum Laths. Shingles, &c, &c, at tho lowest market price, at hi 3 Yards, Custom-house- Street. WANTED, a good Engrossing Clerk ; also, a good Book Keeper —Apply by letter, with references, " D V," oftlco of this paper. WANTS 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 65a. each, complete with mounts; Bridles. Cs. C,d. each; by far the best value in Auckland. All Other goods proportionately cheap. Rave the impor ter's profit, by buying direct Irom W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu faotiner. Queen-street. WANTED, a Cabinetmaker, Mat trass-maker, French Polisher, and a Boy to make himself useful, who will have an opportunity to 1 am the tracle —W. L. Roth, Victoria-street OUT TKADE,—Wanted, a good Workman; constant employment.—Apply at W. Brownhill's, 70, Queen-street. NORTH SHORE. ______ For Sale or Lease, that Handsome Villa Residence adjoining Devonport Hall, erected by the late D. Burn. Esq, having a well-laid out Orchard and Kitchen Garden ; also a Paddock adjoining—Apply R. and R. Duder, House and Land Agents. T\/r O U N T ALBERT. To Let, for three years, a well finished 7-roomed House, with every convenience, back-house, cow shod, good view, etc., etc., together with 5 acres of of first-class volcanic soil, good orchard and garden. K. C. GREENWOOD, Land and Commission Agent, Market House. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldingp., &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch A L!E!2_A1TI>I!!I!&, the Jeweller, _3L has on view, and for eale, the Largest and Most Complete MUSICAL BOX ever imported in the Colonies, Playing THIRTY-SIX of the most Modern Tunes. the Jeweller,' "" shows at his establishment a TRIUMPH of MECHANISM —a Musical Box—with changeable Cylinders, standing on a Beautiful Inlaid Table. A LEXAITD2DE, the -Jeweller, reupcctfully invites all 1o INSPECT and HEAR HIS MUSICAL BOX, the like of which lias ' not bean seen beforo in the Colonies. BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. The Annual Public Meeting will be held in the Young Men's Roomn on Wednesday, the 10th instant. Chair to be taken by the Yon. Archdeacon Maunsell, at 7.30 p.m. Tho Rev. B Backhouse will give an in teresting statement of the Society's operations. Collections after each service in aid of the Society's Funds. H. H. LAWRY, Hon. Secretary. - Auckland, April 13, 187 G. TO LET; a House of six apartments, in the Karangahape Road, oppesite Mr Nathan's residence.—Apply to A. Somervell, West-street, Newton. rjhO LET, front Bedroom, comfortably * furnished, suitable for one or two single gentle men, with or without board; five minutes from Quaen-stteet. Piano, no children.—Apply this oflice. rpO LET, two Cottages four and I_ five rooms, of 133 and 14s per week, in Chapel street, behind St Matthew's Church.—Apply Mr Major, Grocer. D" EVONPORT (North Shore). — Several Houses to Let, furnished and unfur nished.—R- and R. Dnder, House Agents. OTICE.—AII Jewellery left for repair with F W Collins, lato of Vulcan Lane, can be obtained on application to I. Alexander, Jeweller. Qae6ii-street.e FOR SALE, a Wheel Shoeing Plate—Apply to A Mackie, Coach Builder, Durham-street. LOST, last night in Union-street, a Black Umbrella—The finder will oblige by leaving it at Mr Potter's, Union-street. LOST, between the Strand and the Club, a small Gold Locket.—Fiu dor will please leave it at this offlca O LET, large Shop corner of Lome and Wellesley-streets, joining Crowther's Stables. Will be finished to suit a good tenant,— Apply on the premises. -rrIcTORIA RIFLES, A.R.V. The Monthly Inspection of the above Company will be held in the Drill-shed on Tuesday, 18th instant, at 730 p.m. Every member is ordered to attend. Uniform: Undress, with arms and accoutrements. By order. _ g _ L _^ -^^gg^ Secretary. TO LET, an eight-roomed House opposite Mr Reader Wood's, Brighton Road, Parnell.—W. Flood, 5, Insurance Buildings. A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. EASTEB MONDAY, APRIL 17, AND QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, MAY 24, 187 G. WM. PEROIVAL, Secretary. Auckland, April 4,1876. TO be Worked at Onehunga the com ing season, a pure-bred Berkshire BOAR, at the low price of 5s per Sow.—R. Bilkey and Sons, April 13,1576. <**& F OR LEVUE:A ,^^K DIRECT, The s.s. LLEWELLYN/ "Will leave. TO - MORROW (Tuesday), at 4 p.m., and. not Wednesday, as the daily papers have it by mistake. HEC R U ITS WANT ED. AUCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGINEER COMPANY. Being the beginning of the Volunteer year, a dozen or more eligible Men can be taken on the strength of the above Company. Particulars of admission can be ascertained on application to any ot the Officers- WM. ANDERSON, Captain Commanding. FOR SALE, Remarkably Cheap a Comfortable Pour-roomed COTTAGE, with d "Well, *c, in Russell-street, South Newtom Apply to • JOHN SOPPETT, 1 - No. 8, Queen-street.



MISS "WAIT'S Seminary for Young Ladies, New North Roaa.— Duties will be resumed on Wednesday, the 19th instant. . UCKLAND SHIPWRIGHTS' PRO TECTION SOCIETY. A Sspecial General Meeting will be held in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on MONDAY, 7 pm, All Members specially requested to attend, as busi ness of great importance is to come before them. JBy order. jf SJPB 'WAIPB.A'W. rresideu -pAPERHAJSGINGS :«ffi gfINEW DESIGNS! IMMENSE VARIETYt HQLLANIT& BXJTLEB A TIE NOW OPENING, EX FORFARSHIRB— PAPERHANGINGS FortheEntra r Hall PAPERHANGINGS For the Drawing-room PAPERHANGINGS For the Dhung-rooir \APERHANGINGS For Bedroomajj r For Ceilings PAPERHANGINGS To Suit All Classes PAPERHANGINGS Of the Latest Desi n 3 PAPERHANGINGS For the Preßont Season PAPERHANGINGS Lower than ever PAPERHANGINGS For Landlord and Builde at a Liberal Discount. GILT MOULDINGS ) For Picture Framing an STAINED MOULDINGS | Room Decorations. HOLLAND & ~BUTLER. OIL, COLOUR, AND GLASS MERCHANTS IMPORTERS OF GLASS SHADES, MATKRJALS FOR WAX FLOWERS, PAINTERS' AND ARTIS MATERIALS BTO., 28 & SO. VICTORIA-STREET. AUCKLAND "P W. D T' S O N, WATERLOO HOUSE, 84j QV X E N - STREET, {FIVE DOORS ABOVE VULCAN LANE), Invites the Ladies of Auckland to Inspect the following Autumnal Imports, Just Opened :— NEW COSTUMES, in all the New Materials and the Latest Fashions, in Black and Coloured. A very largo variety. NEW JACKETS, in Beaver, Petersham Frieze, and othor New Ma terials. Waterproof Cloaks for Ladles and Children. NEW DRESSES, in Black and Coloured Silks, Serg s, Homespuns, Diagonals, Checks. French Merinos, and other materials in great variety. NEW BATS and MILLINERY, and a very large stock of the necessary j materials. Velvets, liibbons, TurquoiHe,Feathers,Flo\vers, &c, &c. i' NEW BLANKETS, all sizes and qualities, !' in Coloured and White, Aus trian Buhli and Railway Rugs, direct from tho best manufacturers in England. :NEW FLANNELS, of every description, and a largo assortment of General Drapery, Quilts, Counterpanes, Sheetings, Curtains, Crimoans, Towels, &c. i THE CARPET STOCK is tho Largest and Cheapest ever offered in Auckland. A special line of Tapestry at 3s lid, fully worth 4s 9d. Druggets, from Is IOJd. Floorcloths, from 3s Cd, usual price 4s Cd All-wool Kidderminster Carpetß, 3s lid, worth ss. A splendid assortment of Brussels Carpets, Hearthrugs, &c. Tho whole to bo sold unusually cheap, R. W. DYSO N, 84, QUEKN-STREET, Nearly Opposite Wyndham-st&ekt. QKEAT. CLEARING OUT SALE, j WILLIAM WILSON Respectfully intimates that in order to Reduce a Heavy Overstock of SUMMER AND AUTUMN MILLINERY, DRESS MATERIALS, &c, He Will offer for ONE MONTH ONLY the whole of his large and well assorted stock at bona fide REDUCED PRICES. Purchasers will find that in every Department, whether in Plain or Fancy Goods, a decided saving by Purchasing during this Sale. The following are a few of the many Cheap Lots being offered :— A large assortment of Japanese Dress Silkg at IOJd per yard, formerly sold at Is 4ja Better qualities proportionately reduced A large lot of Grenadine and Mohair Dress Materials, formerly sold at from 7&d to 10?jd, all reduced to 4|d per yard «A heavy stock of Piinted Dresg Muslins from SJd per yard Lot of Lace and Muslin' Long Curtains at 6s lid per pair, formerly sold at 10s 6d and 11s 6d Better qualities proportionately reduced 16 dozen Ladies' Silk Umbrellas at 6s lid each, usually sold at 10s 6d and 11s 6d 81 dozen Gonts' Silk Umbrellas at 12a 6d each, worth 21s 75 dozen best Josephine Kid Gloves, just begin ning to spot, and to be cleared out, at Is 3d per pair 1 case Ladies' Linen seta (jnst opened) Collars, Cuffs, frc, newest shapes, at reduced prices Large lot of Ladies' Silk Scarfs greatly reduced Lot of Children's ditto, all silk, at 6d each The Summer Stock of Millinery, Bonnets and Hats, and Trimmed Hats, at half the former selling prices Lot of Boys' Straw Hats at 9d each Ladieß' and Children's Untrimmed Straw and Leghorn Eats, immensely reduced Lot of Infants' Pelessies, Cloaks, Hats and Hoods, and Baby Clothing, very greatly reduced. WILLIAM WILSON, 204 & EEN-STREET AUCKLAND . ODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. A Lodge of Instruction will be held at the Lodge room on Tuesday, the 18th instant, at 7 30 p.m. W, CHAS. WALKER, R.W.M. mo STONE WALL BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 4 o'clock on. Monday, 24th instant, for Building about 50 C ains Stone Wall J. D. JACKSON, Onehunga. PEERAGE! PEERAGE! Wanted to Purchase, a copy of Burkes " Extinct and Dormant Peerages of Scotland." Must contain Lord Lindores and Lord Newark Peerages. State of binding no consequence.—Apply to " Peerage," Post Office, Hamilton^Waikato.



s JgEOWN, igARRETT & QO. HAVE EEMO V E D TO ELLTOT-STREET, NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid up and invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY TIKE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany, • Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAIDJ GHO. P. PIERCE. Manager, npHE ILLUSTRATED NEW -i- ZEALAND HERALD, established 1868, pub- ' lished monthly for transmission by the English Mail, contains Engravings of a high class, illustrative of Colonial Events, Portraits, Scenery, &c, specially selected for tranmisaion to home friends. Price Is. Annual Subscriution, 7s 6(1 (in advance); posted, 8a 6d, Dunedin :R. T. Wheeler, Proprietor and Pub lisher. —N.B. : Artists are now engaged in taking sketches of Auckland scenery Waitemata Harbour, Hot Lake Country, etc.— (i. T. Chapman, Agent for the Province XT OR. immediate Sale, on easy terms, JP a comfortable four-roomed* House, with good well, &c, and ficehofd allotment. 0G i 80 feet, in Alma Place, Ifeland-street. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, - No. 8, Queen-street. FOR Positive Sale (cheap), a first class BAKERY ; business doing a good trade in Auckland. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, ■ No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, at a Very Low JMce, a Partly Improved FARM cf 81 Acres, with House, &c, about 13 Miles from Town, Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No 8, Queen-street. TI/TILNE AND riHOYCE, Lately Teading under the Title of M. & C. MILNE, ARE NOW SHOWING LARGE SHIPMENTS OF AUTUMN" AND WINTER GO O D S, IK ALL TUB NEWEST AND MOST FASHIONABLE STYLES, FROM TUB LONDON, PAEIS, ANU VIENNA MARKETS. The following1 are a few specialities :— New Paris Milliuory Straw and Felt Hats, Feathers, Flowers, Torquoise, Satins, &c. Jackets in Real Sealskin, Imitation Sealskin, Matolasse, Pilot, &c. Mantles, Cuirasse and Tabliers Waterproofs, in Ladies' Child's, and Maids' Shawls, Hyde Parks, Palliums ! Skirts, in Felt, Quilted Satin, Alpaca, &c. ' Costumes, in Ladies' and Childrenß' Black and Colored Silks Dress Goods, in all the new styles and shades Ball Dresses Furs and Fur Trimmings Fringes and Trimmings for Dresses, Mantles, &c. Wool Goods in very large variety Underclothing, Baby Linen, &c. Corsets, in Ladies' and Children's. The largest stock in Auckland. Umbrellas, Hosiery, Haberdashery, &c. Blankets, Flannels, Quilts, Calicoes, Shirt ings, &c. Shirts, Ties, Collars, Braces, &c. Wedding and Mourning Orders promptly executed. MILNE AND CHOYCE, i (Lately trading as M. and C. Milne), . OHEAPSIDE HOUSE, 222 & 224, Queen-streot, Auckland, Jq 6~ T I c E. I am the only direct importer of T. Russell and Sons Gold and Silver Watches. For proof, compare my prices to others in the Trade. Ordeis taken for class of Watch, and 10 per cent charged over expenses. F. H. Lewisson keeps the largest assortment of Geld and Silver Watches in New Zealand. F. H. LEWISSON, Opposite the Union Bask, W Price List of Watches sent free of Cost. T. MATTHEW'S SUNDAY-SCHOOL CHOIR. Members of the above Choir are requested to attend at the School-room on Tueßday evening, 18th inst., at 7 p.m.; also any members of the Singing Glass, or those who wish to join. The Practice on Friday evenings will be continued on and after the 21st. s TROMAS H. WEBB. OPE OP AUCKLAND TENT, 1.0. R., S.U. NOTICE. On account of an error on the part of the Letting Committee of Lome-street Hall, we are compelled to hold our Tea and Concert in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street. _ ___ _— —_ , Hope of Auckland Tent. Annual Tea, and Concert to be held a*, the Tem perance Hall, Albert-street, on WBDXESD 19th April. -'■■'.'.' Chair to be taken by His Worship the Mayor. Tea at half-past 6; Concett at S o'clock. Admission to Tea and Concert, Is 6d ; Conceit only, Is. •



P BINGE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee—E. J. De Lias. QUALIFIED SUCCESS Oftlioso ]<\rvourite Artistes, MR. AND MRS. F. M.. BATES. EASTEE MONDAY. IHIS (MONDAY) EVENING, the performance will commence with the great Senentlonal Drama, by J. ,T. TJtting, Esq., entitled, CHECK AND COUNTER- CHECK ! ! ! Reuben Mr. F. M. Bates. Clara SI is. F. M. Bates To conclude with tho Petite Comedy of THE MARRIED HAKE! In Preparation—EAST LYNNE. r\ I T T H A L L. CEAD MILLE FAILTHE. TO-NIGHT fjfO-NIGHT! TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS OP ' EVERETT'S ORIGINAL GREAT HIBERNIOON! OR, MIRROR OF IRELAND, coivrpiusiNa 'FORTY M AGNIFICENT VIEWS ' ■ OF THE CHOICEST IRISH SCENERY!!! Among which may be specially mimtioned, UPPER AND LOWER LAKES OF KILLARNEY, SACKVILLE-STREET, DUBLIN, St. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL (By Night), FAMOUS MEETING OF THE WATERS, &c. DUBLIN BAY (changed from Day to Night, &c.) THE COMEDIES (Written expressly for tho Great Hibernicon by Garnet Walsh, Esq , Melbourne, and E. Lewis Scott, Esq., Sydney), aro supported by the following powerful cast: MISS A. STONEHAM as Mollie (Barney's Sweet heart) MISS BE VERE, as Charlotte (Sister to Tourist) MR. G. HOLLO WAY as Peabody JDoolittle (Tourist) MR. JOHN P. O'NEILL as Barney (the Guide) MR. CIIAS WALLACE (the Hon Julius Flvfferdorf Citffec, Esq., Valet to Tourist) MR. HY. RYAN, as Muldoon (Pig and Whistle Hotel) Mil. JOHN COUGHLAN (the Irish Piper). THE MUSICAL PORTION OF THE ENTER TAINMENT under the supervision of LUSCOMK SEARKLL, the Talented Composer and Pianist. MR JOHN COUGHLAN'S (the Celebrated Irish Piper) SELECTIONS EVJSUY EVENING. Doors open at 7 30; commence at S. 03P™ PBICES OF ADMI3SION-3S, 2a. andls. GRAND MATIOTSK on SATURDAY, April 22, for Schools and Families, commencing at 230 pm. Admission .- Adult, Is ; Children, 6d. D. EVERETT, Proprietor. CHAS HOLLOWAY. Stage Manager. ITT-STKEET WESLEYAN~SUND AY SCHOOL. Annual Assembly. THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, APRIL 17. Tea on tho Table at C.30 o'clock. The following gentlemen will address the meeting: Rev. R F Macniccol Rev. Wm. Kirk Rev. W. J. Watkin Rev. Wm. Gittos Rev. W. J. Williams And other Friends. The Circuit Stewards will take this public oppor tunity of welcoming the Rev. Mr. Kirk to this Circuil. T Oii N E-S TREET HALL. SPORTS! SPORTS! SPORTS! MR. AND MRS. WILTSHIRE Will commence their Great Feats on TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 18, 1876. Go and sco tlio Groat 1,000 Mllfi Waiting Match, accompanied by the Greatest Female Pedestrienno in tho World! Doors open day and night. See bills. T OENE-STEEET HALL. TO-HIGHT! TO HIGHT! GRAND HOLIDAY PROGRAMME, / GRAND VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT, By the Leading Amateurs of Auckland, For the Benefit of the Troupe. PROGRAMME :— Waiting, my Darling, for Thee-How is that for High-Comic Scene—Urown, the Tragedian—Motto Song—Don't forget to write me, Darling—My heart i 3 thine alone—Fair maiden I Love Thee—Becitation— Acrobats and Feats—Slim Jim, the Ball is Goin' On— ' Plantation Walk Round. SELKCI! QUADRILLE PARTY AFIERWAKDS, By Invitation Ticket. Admission—Front Seats, 3s; second seats, 2s. Doors opan at 7.30, commence at 8. P. no KAN, Manager. G. FORBES, Secretary. T. JAMES' YOUNG MEN'S MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. The usual Weekly Meeting of the above Associa tion will not be held this evening. . The syllabus will be adhered to for the business of the following meeting. /. J. MoCOSKRIE, Treasurer. A LADY from Paris is prepared to give Lessons in French at Pupil's residences. £1 10s per quarter; two Lessons ?, week Terms in advane.—Apply, "Education," Post-office, Short land-atreet, Auckland. GAEL ETON ACADEMY, DAY AND NIGHT SCHOOL, Will Re-open TO-MORROW, the 18th April. C. B, ANDREW. T) RITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE JJ SOCIETY. Rev. B. Backhouse will advocate the claims of the above in the Choral Hall, Onehunga, This (Monday) Evening; and at Otahuhu To-morrow (Tuesday) Evening, in the Public Hall. Chair to be taken at 7.30. Collections at the close. SHERIDAN-STREET SABBATH SCHOOL. The Anniversary Tea Meeting of the above School will be held on TUESDAY. 18th instant. Tea on the Table at 6 30 p.m., after which there will be Recitation by the Children, and addresses by Friends. Tickets. Is 6d each, to be obtained, from Teachers andSchoars. MELBOURNE-MADE CLOTHING, CRIMEAN SHIRTS, SUPER WATER PROOF CLOTHING, FRENCH MERINOS, FRENCH TWILLS, LUS TRES, REPPS. BLANKETS, NECK TIES, FELT HATS, CARPET AND BLACK BAGS, PORTMAETEUS, AND A VARIETY OF GOODS ON THE SAME LINE. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by avjclion, at an early date, without reserve, to close consignments, a large parcel of the above, due notice of winch will .be given in a future issue. " TUESDAY, NOON. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANO. HOBSON - STREET, AT MRS ASHER ASHER'S. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mrs Asher Asher, to sell by auction at her residence, Hobson-street, on Tuesday next, at 12 o'clock noon, Her Household Furniture and Effects, a good Piano, etc.



WEDNESDAY, SOON. EXTENSIVE SALE OF FRUIT, JAM;, HOPS, ETC. EX BELLA MAEYTROM HOBART TOWN. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at his Mart Queen-street," on Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock noon, ex Bella Maty, from Hobart Town, : A Larce and "Well-assorted Shipment of Fruit* Jam, &c. « C—l 97 cases—APPLES, consist of Roach Pippins, I—lG4 cases—Golden Pippin, Pcsrmain, Alexpr, X—l2o cases— A lexerdcr, lUlwtone Pippin TJIL— 37 cases—Horton Pippin. Stove Pippin HH- 21 cases—"W ellisstmi Pippin. Beichalls JM— 40 cases-Johnson's Isle of White, and "W"— Roachtr, Pippins, Painted Fear- W— 4Q cases-mains Addinsons Claygatc and JB— 20 cases- Lanib-ahbev Permains, Crows Eggs, Blenheim Orange, Golden Harvey, .French Crata, Steel Pippins, Stunner Pippins. Non pareils, Bnttens, Pearson's Plate. PJBAHS— NapoleoDjOharmontello, Beurre Dielle, Broom Park, Paris);, Sweet. Wilsou-50 cases Jams, assorted lib tins Johnson Bros-100 casos Jams, assorted lib tins Holryd & Co—so cases Jams, assorted lib tins C—4 bags Onions 2 bales Hops. TUESDAY, APRIL 18. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS. AT THE RESIDENCE OF MR. X H. SMITH, BARNES COTTAGES, , KARAHGAHAPB ROAD. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction at the above residence, on Tuesda -next, at 11 o'clock. The Household Furniture and Effects. Terms_C_ash. , WEDNESDAY, NOON. MARKET HOUSE, AUCKLAND. POTATOES, ONIONS, CHEESE, FOWLS, POT PLANTS. R. C. GREENWOOD WILL sell by auction at the Market House, on Wednesday next, the 19th instant, at noon, 150 bags of first-class Onions in lots to sui purchasers. 10 tons ot Superior Potatoes 2 tons of Iron Bark Pumpkins 100 Choice Plants, in pots. , Fowls, Chocse, and other marketable com niodities, R. C. GREENWOOD. TUESDAY, MAY 2nd. BY ORDER OF THE AUCKLAND IM PROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. GRANT & MORTON HAVE been favoured -with instruc tions to Lease by public auction, at their mart. Tuesday, May 2nd, at 12 o'clock noon, NINEY-NINE YEARS' LEASE OF MAGNIFI- CifiNT RESIDENCE SITES, ALBERT BAR. RACK RESJBRVB. Section 3-3 Large Allotments, Nos. 13, 14, and IS, having 58 fpet frontage to the Park Road, with a depth of 169 feet Section 3—2 do., 57 feet by 169 feet, fronting Alfred staeet Section 3—l do., Corner of French and CRorke streets Section 3—3 do., 65 feet by 182 teet, fronting O'Rorke street Section 4—3 do., 00 feet by 150 f«et, fronting CRorke street The above are the only unsold Residence Sites re maining in the Park. Sections 4, 6, and 6-Building Allotments', having frontages to Wellesley-street East, Rutland-street, Howe-stiect, and Abercroinbie-street. The Auctioneers would call special attention to this Sale, which affords the last opportunity to com mercial men of securing sites for Villa Residences in the Albert Park Reserve. The Lots specified above are the only ones unsold, and some of them are larger than those previously offered. The handsome and substantial buildings erected and in course of erection on this Reserve will make the locality the most attractive and claiming as well as most convenient for gentlemen having business in the city. ATTENTION is also called to the ALLOTMENTS in WELLESLEX-STREKT EAST, which as BUSI NESS SITES are unquestionably FIRST-CLASS, as this street is the MAIN THOROUGHFARE from the CITY, with largely increasing suburbs. B^~Purclw,sers may build in wood on any part the property. Lithographe Plans can bo obtained at the Mart, and the Offices of the Improvement Commissioners. Conditions of sale and all particulars on application to Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19. VALUABLE JEWELLERY. IN AN INSOLVENT ESTATE. HPHE subscribers have received in -B- structions from Messr* Baird and Co., to sell at their stores, near the new Theatre, on Wednesday next, 19th instant, at 11 o'clock, A Valuable Assortment of Jewellery, Fancy Goods, &c , belonging to a Southern insolvent estate, comprising very Handsome Negligees, Gold Bracelets, set with precious stones; Gold Lockets, rubies and pearls ; Cameo and Gold Brooches, Handsome Sets Brooches and Earrings, Pearl Card Cases, Ladieß' Com panions, Gilt Watch Stands, Fancy Inkstands Gilt Scent. Cases and Bottles, Field Glasses, Purses, Card Rack, Masonic aprons, &c. Also, at 12 o'clock,— . Paints, Soap Powder, Coloured Glass, Patent Roller Plate, White Enamelled and Stained Enamelled Glasses, Window Glass, i Little Stranger and Howe's Sewing Machines, Aqua graphs, Oleographs, Autotypes, and Chromos. Now on View at Baird and Co's new stores. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, APRIL 20. DESIRABLE VILLA RESIDENCE. ELEGANT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, HANDSOME WALNUT PIANOFORTE. WATER-COLOUR PAINTINGS. MICROSCOPE, GALVANIC BATTERY, &c., , &c, v &c. AT PONSONBY. npHE subscribers have received in -»- structions' from J. C, Hoyte. Esq, who is leav ing the colony, to sell by public auction, at hi s residence, Ponsonby Road, adjoining All Saints' Church, on Thursday, 20th instant, at 11 o'clock, The whole of his Valuable and Choice Household Furniture, Splendid Walnut Pianoforte (trichord). Water-colour Paintings, Micros cope, Galvanic Battery, Drawing-room, Dining-room, and Bed-room Furniture, Kitchen Utensils, &o. Full particulars will be given in a future issue. Catalogues are now ready at the officos of the auctioneers. And at 12 o'clock— The Comfortable Family Residence, recently erected, containing Drawing-room 16 x 14, Dining-room 16 x 20, both fitted with register grates, and the dininsr-room with bay window, two Bad-r^oms, eaclrl4 x 16, three smaller ones, Pantry, Kitchen, and Wash-house; the whole thoroughly finished throughout, and the ceilings all plastered ; the ground com prises two allotments 80ft. frontage to tho Ponsonby Road, by 260tt. to Ponsonby Terrace, and is neatly laid out as flower garden, orchard, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANEB& SON, Auctioneers.