A CURIOUS CASE.

has lately occurred in London, being the mysterious death of a Mr Thomas Redmond, who for some years lived in the colonies, who appeared to have plenty of money, and who was said to be the illegitimate son of a Royal Duke, but who was very reticent and of whom very little was certainly known. He seems to have been very much liked, and having travelled a greafc deal -was an intelligent and amusiDg companion. He latterly lived in the Bromp ton Road at a lodging-house, with a German girl, of whom he seemed passionately fond. This woman disappeared at the time of Mr Redmond's death, and has not turned up Bince, and it seems that he had expressed an opinion to his landlord that the woman was systematically drugging him in order to get hold of his money, but he added "1 can'f live without her." It is one of those cases which are always difficult of investigation, as obstacles are so often thrown ia the way by connections of the deceased, who dislike the exposure of family episodes of a discredit able kind.

MOUNT HOBSON SCHOOL DISTRICT.

A meeting of ratepayers of the above educa tional district was held last night in the Presbyterian School-room, to consider the proposed exchange of the present school reserve for another site in Kemuera. There was a fair attendance. Messrs Dinnison, Osborne, Ryburn, and McNeill in turn were proposed but declined the honour of the chair. Mr G. Aicken, C.E , finally presided, and read from the Evening Star the adver tisement convening the meeting.—Mr Angus, secretary of the School Committee*, read a report detaling the operations of the com mittee and the grounds upon which they had acted, and the necessity existing for a new commodious school, capable of holding the whole of the boys and girls of the dis trict, who attended the present separate schools. The committee were of opinion that the site on the Epsom road, now in their possession, was unsuited for their purpose as regarded size and position. The com mittee had received offers of exchange which they approved, but desired to give the rate payers an opportunity of expressing their opinion before the matter was further settled. Mr Angus further remarked as follows : I may say that if a school be built upon the present site suitable for boys and girls, there will be left no play-ground but the public street for the boys. Since writing the report I have heard that Mrs Ruther ford declines to sell her property for the purpose, but Mr Phillipson has offered his, and I may repeat that there is only room on the present reserve for a boys'school.—Mr Speakman : Do you mean to say there is no room for a girl's school on three acres of land?—Mr Angus : There are only two acres clear. I think if we wish to command the admiration of the district we must erect an imposing structure. The present edifice is not calculated to have that effect.— Mr 0. Hesketh : I wish to know the probable value of the present site and of Mr Phillip sons.—Mr Angus : Mr Phillipson's is offered for £850.—Mr Hesketh : What is the value of the other I— Mr Angus : I would not like to say—about £700.—Mr Key burn, M.P.0.: I beg to move the following resolution :■— " That this meeting approves of the action of the School Committee, and has full confi dence in them,and leaves the matter entirely in their hands."—Seconded by Mr Hesketh. —Mr Angus gave the attendance of scholar as follow : Boys from Remuera, 33 ; New market, 40; Parnell, 2. Total, 75. Girls from Eemuera, 48 ; Newmarket, 44 ; Epsom, 18 : Parnell, 2. Total, 112.—Mr Hogg : Before going further, I should like to know if there is not a valuable quarry within the boundaries of the site.—Mr Angu3 : All I can say is, that if there is, the quarry is of no use to the boys. (Laughter.)—Mr Mc- Neill : I think we ought to keep what we now have until we know what we are going to receive in the place of it. If Mr Phillip son's is bought, the comparison of figures would leave a balance of £150 against the proposed change. I think Newmarket has a right to be consulted ; it can boast of having given birth to a great number of children who will require school accommodation. (Laughter.)—Mr Wrigley : I think the com mittee will alienate an amount of sympathy by making any such change as they propose. The Mount Hobson School district includes an area of populated districts which really constitute the present site the central and proper posi tion for the new school. I see by the figures that the majority of children attending live on the Newmarket side of the railway, and the probability of increase is all in favour of the Newmarket side. I think the rising ground at the back of our present site would be a fine position for the schoolmaster's house, as he could from the eminence view the establishment under his charge.—Mr Osborne : A grand sight for the master too. (Laughter).—Mr Wrigley : J consider the present ground just adapted for the purpose. At Mr Phillipson's there ia no extent of level land for a play-ground, and I want my boya to become good cricketers. (Cheers.) Where could they play cricket at Phillip son's ? " I beg to move, that in the opinion of this meeting the site reserved for a public Bchool for the Mount Hobson District by the Provincial Council is the most suitable."—

Mr John Dinnison sen., seconded the re- Bolution.—Mr Taite : There is an aspect of the question not to be lost sight of. It is that the Central Board offered to subsidise the sum raised in the district. The sice, there fore, which will be most supported by con tributions, will offer this great advantage.— Mr Osborne : I think the present site greatly to be preferred in every respect that it is possible to mention.—Mr McColl : I have heard the amendment, and will say that if it is carried, it will shelve the question at issue. Mr Dilworth says if a really respectable institution is built in a good position, he will give £50 or £100. Mr James Clark has made a similar promise, and Mr Buckland has promised to enter into negociations for the exchange of site. I care nothing for self, but I have five little ones, and I think of their welfare. Mr Stichbury's property will soon be in the market and be built on so thickly, that the school, if built near, would be a nuisance to the people. lam accustomed to speak just what is on my mind, and I would ask Mr Osborne if he will give a subscription.—Mr Wrigley : You are out of order asking people for money.—Mr Osborne : I have promised a subscription, but not to be given if you change the site.—Mr Wrigley : Mr McColl has drawn a red herring across the scent. — Mr Key burn, M.P.C : I call you to order Mr Wriglej*.—Mr Wrigley : I am right Sir. I ask Mr McColl if Mr Dilworth declined giving toward a good school on this reserve ? No, he is willing to give to a respectable school in a good position, and that the present site is.-Mr Reyburn M.P.C: I think the Newmarket people should think of the distant districts. There is no school between here and Panmure. I think about Mt. Hobson should be the site for the school. The present reserve is too small for the purpose.—Mr Wrigley : I wish to state that the present site is the largest in the possession of the ■Board of Education. I say, what a ridiculous thing it is to stick a boys and girls school upon the top of Mount Hobson ! (laughter) ■~Mr Reyburn : I did not say on the top. — Mr "Wrigley : All I want is to see the right s'te chosen. In Newton the only ground suitable ia near the graveyard, but objected to on that account by their school committee; sad yet our school committee want to take °ur boys to the Eemuera graveyard.—Mr ■Heaketh : I may say that upwards of £1,000 cai* be obtained for the present site. There we many objections to it being used for C lloo* purposes, and as for the material at "■"S'5 uari7»itwill neither be available for masting, nor carting with a school in front. *"Wr;Oßborne: Mr Hesketh seems to infer

thafc there will be no approach to the quarry when the school is built. I may inform him thai; th'ie is a road at the back.—The chair man put tbo amendments, 15 hands being held up for it, and for the original motion 10 hands were held up.—A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

PRINCE OF WALT?* THRATRE.

' '''KsKiirwoarn," onn of tho best burlesques ever written or peifcnmed, and which years ago at ths Stvar-d Theatrfi, and afterwards at Rrary Lane, created sneb a sewtion in Lirdon was produced last night by th" Lydia Howarde Conupinj at the theatre, with very satisf ictory cfFaet she cast of characters was very happy, indeed it was tho best we have yet s^en •luring tlie stay of tho company in Auckland. Miss FTowarde. as the Earl ef Leicester, looked and acted the dashine; rojal favourite to perfection. She sing the various songs introduced sn tunefully and with so charming an air and such gay debonnair" (as Ingolds by would say,) tint Mio vfm cheered to the echo, and had to return more than on^e, Miss .Solanae Navaro took the part ef the wise Sir Walter Tialeigh with a mock seriousness which was irrostistsbly funny, and her singing w;s rood too Miss Jeania N c cim munded applaiue l>y her skilful portraiture of Iheun fortunate Amy Eobsirt, and rendered her ditties with becoming failing Mr Henry Power as Quesm Bess, was as uunl supremely lmmornu'. The (Treat actor Mr Thome, who «■ as in England so identified with tho part, could scarcely have made irtoro of it. The other characters wero all moro or lo's well acted, and the scenery iwid orchestra being well up to the mark thi representation g\v, as wo have said, great satisfaction to tho audience. Ihe pretty farce "A Kiss in the Park" w<w played as an introductory piece with Mr Power a« Selim "Pettibnne. To-night the same.capital programme is to be £one through BFNEFIT OF MISS LYOiA HOWARDE. The popular artiste Miss T,Tdia Howarde will take her benefit at tha Prince of Wales Theatre to-morrow night, when a most attractive proirrammn is annonncd. Tho fair benificiarc is well-dcanrvin g of a bumner house, and is mre to come in for an ova'i n Miss Hnwarde in the comae of the evening will sin? a song which has baen rendered famous by Mdlle lima de Mmska. St PAUL'S An entertainment of a social character was held last evening in the school of St Paul's on which occa sion tho Bishop's and Mr Daivaville's prizes wei'o given to the successful competitors. The Rev C M. .■VeJson presided. Tho entertainment opened with a piano 'or to selection by Mr Baal, after which tho Chairman (Mr x etain) add"-ss. d the meeting on the immediate object of ih» gathering, (fF«iicp; an excuse for tho Bishop's brief stay that evening owing to his lameness, consequent upon his late accident. The choristers then Bans "Annie Li»le'' vary fairly, con sidering Ih?ir limited practice. Miss leaf then sang "Beautiful Spring" accompanied on the piano by Mrs >. elson, followed by the " Fisherman's Children," very pretil.v rendered by the choir. Mr Nelson then called up'-n tho Bishop to cive his prrzei, which he presented with a few words <f encoumgement to each reccipi-r-t:—l. Miss Elizi June Holder (French), on " IViiracles." 2. Miss Annie Caroline Holder (French), on "Parables." 3, Miss M«y Pulman Gnu/burn's " Catholic Church " Having made a few roma'-ks, his Lordship wished Ihem all "foodnight." Mr Brinsden then pave a " Nnrrible Tale" a comic piece, the only merit of which was its titter absurdity and want rf di-cenov. and which required a strong man to sine. Mr Nelson gave an excellent moral lesson on Titcombe'a letters "on dress,1' addressed especially to ladies. Mr Tirett and Miss Lenf followed with the pretty duet "The flipsy Counters,' which was much appliuirti d. Mr Walpole svng tho "Villigo Blacksmith" in a very correct stylo. Mr. Nelson, in intioducing Mr. Dargiville, stated that their friend had given him a cheque for the encnuiagemcut. of the bo> s, a porii n of which had been expended In the purch-sc of a football and cricket jo's, and a fourth of Mr. Dargaville's Ri?th?.d been expei ded in books now to bo presented to the chouster boys for diligence and pood conduct, and he was in hoi-es that the boys of the school generally would prove themselves something moro than lfirii kins and become good men of the genuine t'rplish stamp, and subsequently gentlomen Mr. Da'g*yille, in hi* addn si, reE-rr* d to esch of the choristers separately, ai d from his jo.-ition in church he hid amplij opportunity of wit;c-sinir the conduct of each boy. Mr. Dargaville impressed upon tlnm t'e p*o priftty of bshivinK in church decorously and espe cially vhen lhey took such an important pwt as leading the concreeation in their responses in con nection with the services of St. Paul's. Mr. Darga ville's address was full of sound instruction ami advice, and he expressed a hopo that ho might yet have the pleasure of presenting other a"d more valuable pr'zes Mr Dagaville then stepped forward and s:ave a use ul address to the chorister boys, and handed out. the prizes as follows :—Fobert ■■. Hull, PVederi k 15. F»irburn. George M. Reed, George Lepine, Fredk A. (lark, H. San-'m, .Ernest A. TUrdwirk, and Charles Brown. Miss T- ra\iglian then played very skilfully a number of Irtsh airs, and subsequently sang t> c touching baMad, " I cannot mind mv wheel " Bliss Lang^ford arid Miss Bland ord santf Carpenter's version of " What am tho Wild Waves Sayins?,"' from Dickens, hut were slightly nervous. The choir gave the "M*rsflla!se Kymn" in fine style. Mrs Nels n and Miss Leaf sang very beautifully the "Hinan of the Moravian i^uns " and Mr Brett sarg very effectively " The Slr'gh Song," and a pleasant even ing closed with the National Anthem. SMITH'S NEW COMBINATION". This popular entertainment, nrw a household word, was emineotly successful in their charge last night, and prcdnced quite a sensation among the audience. The proceeding* opened as usual with a very sweet overture on the iJannforte by M'lle Nar- Hnl. Miss'Lano sang '-Tell me my h^art," and in company with Mr Cary gave the duet of the " Blue Wave." The pathetic song " Come back to Erin," by Miss Lane, was sweetly rendered, and the "blave Ship," by Mr Car? was an able performance, as was also the fino baritone song "Gallants of Jingland " Mr Williard introduced a number of character changes, inolnding William Walker, Roguish Jfme line, Mrs Tim Magee, and othir impersonations, all of which were given in Mr Williird's inimitable way. Mr Webb's Marionettes, embracing seven scenes, were admirable, and just now, when there are so many enquiries about Mother Miipton, the introduc tion of that venerable lady wss most opportune. Mr Wiiluu-d's burlesque on the St James's Hall Christya was an admirable burlesque on one of the best of Lor>d"n entertainments The dia'oguo be tween Mr Johnson and Bones was a good portrayal. The performances of Az»lia and Verona excited the just admiration of the house. To-morrow eveniDg the perormances will be in Ilia merest of Mr Kirby, Mr Smhh's indefat'gablo manager, for which occasion a grand bill of fare will be prpsnnteJ, including the Brothers fiu Ville. Messrs Battie and Rico with their double sailor's hornpipe, and .B. Clair with his Irish comicalities. Mr Smith has secured an important addition to his trnuee by the engagement of little Lotto, tho wenderful infant acrobat of the Morting Combination Troupe. The performances of this child, who is barely four years old. are spoken of by tha Southern Press in terms of highest praise. She will make her first appearance on Saturday. THE PIONEER TEMPLARS. The Pioneer Templars held their first anniversary list evening in ths large room of the Young Men's Christiin Associatien, and in the presence of the Hon. Mr Hastings, who could not reach Auckland in time, Mr Atkias occupied the clvi*'- The hall was full, and the proceedings very interesting. The Temperance Ode was sung, alo, songs during the evening, by Messrs W, Doran, Chiproan. Caiter, and ottier gentle men ; also by tho young ladies, Miss Borthwick, Miss Spurgeon,and Misses Powley. A recitation was given, " Let my mother res ," by Miss Woods, and a fnnny dialogue by Messrs Brown and Crancb. The subse quent part of the evening was devoted to a Spelling Bee, in which Mr Andrew acted as pronounces, Mr Eusebiu3 Wilson, as marker, andMr Brame as referee. Ihe Bee created a good deal of excitement, as it was generally believed the bees had »11 hummed back to Boston. Mr Thornton, scenic artist, was the success ful competitor, and received a handeome volume, which he generously returned to be competed for on a future occasion. A vote of thanks to the chairman and the minstrels of the evening, closed a happy and successful entertainment.

MOARI DEFIANCE OF THE GOVERN MENT AT PATEA.

When Sir Julius Vogel in his recent speech (says the Wellington Post of Monday week) spoke in the very highest terms of praise with reference to Sir Donald McLean's successful management of the natives, many persons better acquainted with the subject were sceptical enough to doubt if the expressions were quite justified. It may pay better to bribe the natives than to fight them, but the former practice is not quite satisfactory, and involves no slight loss of self-respect on the part of the Government. Sir Donald McLean's native policy is simply one of lavish expenditure, and if the Colony were to lose his services to-morrow, another man could be found to maintain peace at the same price. We are led into making these observations by certain recent occurrences in connection with the natives. From the Patea djstrict we have from time to time during the last fortnight heard of the existence of a state of affairs which places the Government and the Native Office in a most contemptible and humiliating position. Briefly, the case, as already reported by telegraph, is as follows :—A settler named Dickie, owns some land near Wairoa, for which his title is practically perfectly good. A small party of natives for no valid reason, entered upon the land, and commenced cutting timber. The proper course would have been for the officer in command to have sent a body of the Armed Constabulary to turn them off. The natives had no strong party at their back, and could have been turned off probably by the mere display of force or, at all events, at a cost of a slight scuffle. It was a mere isolated act of placing the law at defiance, and the possibility of war resulting from its being promptly put down was out of the question. The author ities—as is usual where natives are concerned —made fools of themselves. A correspon ent of the Herald graphically deaoribes their

ridiculous course of proceedings. Dickie repotts to Constable No. 1 ; Constable No. 1 despatches Constable No 2 with despatch to Major Turner; Major Turner, unaWe to remove the three natives, telegraphs to Captain Blake ; Captain Blake has a try and also fails; he telegraphs for Major Brown, who arrives on the sceoe, accompanied by Major Blake, Ngahina, and a swarm of natives. The result of half a day's korero is that the three natives remain in possession and defy all authority. Major Brown telegraphed to Sir Donald M'Lean, and so the ludicrous business went on for days together, tho natives meantime keeping three of their number employed in cutting down timber."

CABLEGRAMS.

DON CARLOS IN LONDON,

EGYPTIAN FINANCE,

[press agency.]

LONDON.

March 7. Don Carlos is forbidden to remain in France. He baa arrived iv London. He still maintains his right to the Crown of Spain. SINGAPORE. March 6. The tour of the Prince of Wales continues to be a great success. He received a splendid reception at Nepaul. There were good sports on the occasion. Mr Cave reports the condition of the finances of Egypt to be favourable. He states that the resources of the country are suffi cient to meet its liabilities.

A French lady of title fell ill. and called in a doctor, who cured her. The man of medicine requested to be permitted to print on his card, 'Physician to her grace,' ' Impossible,' said the latter ; • I have a phy sician.in-ordinary,' 'Well, we will get over that dlffiulty,' replied the doctor. ' I will put on my card, ' Physician to her grace when she is ill.' Carnatic shipment to hand ! New Cakpjktß 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 servkes of Mr R. Cranwell (late Cranwell and Co , Shortland street) is sufficient gtiarantee that they will keep Furniture of lirst-class workmanship, and at the most reasonable prices it can be produced at. Theyinlend keeping Goods to suit all classes, and purchasers are INVITED TO INSPECT 1 HEIR STOCK. Funerals Furnished at Model ate Charges by Hollowny and Garlick, Cabinet Makers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, Drapeiv, Clo thier?, &c, City Hall, Queen street, Auck land.

taEtft EVENING STAR, THUISBAT, MARCH 6, 18?fi



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ANTED, 10,000 People to attend at tho Clearing-out Salo of Boots, which vvill be given at pricss to suit the depressed state of tli > times.—Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Factory, \V n > field-street, Auckland; and Devon-strett, NeiV mouth ANTED Known, that from my long experience in the sale and repairs of Sewing Machines, I am enabled with confidence to state that tho Howe Shuttle Machine is without exception the best onomade. It is better in principle, better made, has a larger shuttle, use a smaller needle for the same Biz«* 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 per b.b. Hero. Weekly or monthly payments.—GEO. W. HEsLOP, Engineer, Agent, The Pitting Shop, Short land-street. —- —— T _JL. 0 i A Public MeetiDg to bid a farewell to the Hon S. D. Hastings will be held on Friday Evening next at 7.30. The proceedings will consist of Speeches, Songs by Sisters and Brothers of the Order, and an Address by Brother Hastings. Further particulars in futnre advertisement. Admission, FREB. JOUENE YMEN BAKERS' ASSOCIATION. The Half-yearly Meeting takes place on Saturday next, at the British Hotel, at 7 p.m. sharp. A full attendance respectfully requested. J. DAVIS, Secretary. AUCKLAND NAVAL BRIGADE. Muster at the Boat Shed at 6.30 TO-MORROW Evening, in uniform, small arms, no bayonets. Monthly Inspection at 7 30 p.m. on the 31st. E. LEROY, Capt, A.N.B. G~~ BRYETT, Tailor (from The • establishment of the renowned "Poole," London), has commenced business over the City Mart, junction of Queen and Shortland streets. Orders executed in the newest fashions at reasonable prices, and with punctuality. Gentlemen deßiring to be well dressed will not be disappointed by patroui ping the above. Commands received at all hours of the day, or at gentlemen's own private residences if required. Repairs and alterations attended to with equal despatch. fTHHAMES ADVERTISER AGENCY. Notice is hereby given that Mr J. Jenkins, Fort street, and Mr H. Brett, Evening Stab Office, are the only persons authorised to receive money on our account. ' WILKINSON & HORTON. nLORIOUS NEWS. Great Saleo Groceries and Provisions at Fenton's, Market Corner, next to Hemus's, Queen-street. In consequence of the dullness of times, F. Fenton will realise at the following prices:—New Honey, 7d lb ; Splendid Tea, 2s lb ; "White Sugar, 4£d lb ; 21b boxes Figs (new), Is box; Raisins, 6d lb ; new Muscatels, Is lb ; Peel, Is 6d lb ; Treacle, 4d lb ; Flour, 7tt>s for Is ; Marmalade, 8d tin ; Jam, 7d tin ; Jar Jam, 6d lb; Tapioca, Bid ft; C. Flour, 6d lb; Rice, 2Jd ft; Split ; Peaa, 3d ft"; Plaid Wax Matches, 6d doz; Tin Boxes Matches, ljd box; Candles, sid lb ; Sperm Candles, lid ft by the box; Soap, BJd bar; Pickled Walnuts, 7d bottle ; Sardines, 6d box; Sauce, 4d bottle ; Oil, 7d bottle ; Washing Powder, 6d doz; Spice, Id pkt; Tobacco, 2d packet, or 3d plug ; Potatoes, 201bs for Is; Blue, 9d lb; Bacon, lOd ft ; Cheese, Bft; Fait Butter, lOd lb; Pastry Butter, 8d ft ; Pure Lard, 9d ft; Epsom Sails, 12 packets for 6d; Cocoa and Chocolate, Bd packet; Mustard, lOd ft; Hops, Is ft ; Arrowroot, 6d ft; Canterbury Hams, Is lb; Best Oatmeal, Is 6d per bag. Au cTITn d chtjeches. The Beresford New Congregational, and Pitt-street Wesleyan Churches, now ready at PULMAN'S Photo graphic RoomH, Shortland-Btreet.



pRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee .. .. Mr. R. J. De Lias, Directress .. .. Miss Lydia Howardo. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, LAST NIGHT OF LYDIA HOWARDE As ilis Earl of Leicester in KENIL WORTH; Or, GOOD QUEEN BESS ! The Performance will commence- with A KISS IN THE DARK. In preparation —" Nemesis." FRIDAY KVE SlNG—Grand Fashionable Night, and Complimentary Benefit to Lycli* Howardo. Monster I'rogramme Reserved Seats may be secured, and Tickets ob tained, at Upton and Co.'a Dress Circle Circle, 4b; Stalls, 2b fid ; Pit, Is. Doors opon at 7.30, overture at eight nharp. Attendance in Cloak-room. I T V H~ ALL I.,vsr Nike Nights of SMITH'S NEW COMBINATION! CONTINUED SUCCESS AND INCREASING IOPULiRITY OF THIS UNIQUE TROUPE! THIS EVENING, 1 3 I 1^ S WITTY, HUMOUROUS, 'l a 1.3% i. INTELLECTUAL, TASTEFUL, M (,«,2J f AND ISLKGANT, CURIOUS |JJ __2h CHARACTERS OF THE M H|^ PERIOD. MISS LANE'S, Now Songs encored to the echo. MR. CARY, The Popular Baritone and Descriptive Vocalist WEBB'S MARIONETTES! The delight of all beholders. AZELIA, and VERONA, In their great double acts on tlio high swinging ropes. n I T V HALL. TO-NIGHT ! AZELIA and VERONA in Iheir now acts on the Double Aerial Ropes. r\ I T V HALL Smith's Combination. Last IYw Nights, and only opportunity in a lifetime of witnessing lho Marvellous and Varied Performances of this Unique Company ! piTY HALL. Smith's Combination. 01), Pa! do take me TO-NIGHT to Eec the Funny Wooden Figures— WEßß'S MARIONETTES. n I T V HALL. Smith's Combination. MR. R. W. CARY and MISS LANE in new Duets. Billads, &c. ______ QITY HALL SMITH'S COMBINATION. WILLARD'S NEW CHARACTERS TO-NIGHT! ,Q I T V HALL. i Fashionable Night ! COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT, Tendered by Mr. John Smith and the entire Company, to P.- B. EIBBY, Agent, Prior to his departure for San Francisco, California. S" ATURDAY AFTERNOON. — Grand Mid-Day Pjjrfobmance. First appearance of PETITE MORNING, the Baby Gymnast, P. H. KIRBY, Agent. J^* 0 T 1 0 E. CHORAIHaLL. A n Address will be given in the above Hall on Fridiy next, 10th inst, at 8 o'clock pm, by W. H. Wilkinson, Hsq, (late HM Indian )»avy). Subject: "The Inßtant Coming of Our Lord." As this is a subject of most vital importance to all, itis hoped as m<»ny as possible will attend. All are invited. Admission, FREE. No collection. NEW CONGREGATIONAL CHUECH, BEEESFOED-STEEET. Thursday Evening, March 9 :— CONVERSAZIONE. Refreshments provided in the Hall from 5.30 to 7.30. Afterwards, Speeches and Music in the new Church. Admission by Ticket only, to be had of Champta loup and Cooper, and Wayte, Queen-street, ls'Cd each. The chair will be taken by Sir Geo. Grey, K.C.B. at half-past seven. Tickets may be had at the doors. - ■ T^OR SYDNEY AND •ijflSJjk JP MELBOURNE. s||^|||ypp-*' The fast and favourite s.s, HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again on the 13th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne on or about THURSDAY, the 16th March. For freight or passage, apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Qneen-street, AncMana, March 8, 1876. npHE UNDEE SIGNED HAVE ON SALE X AND TO ARRIVE : Gourock Canvas, Al Extra Baxter Bro.'s Royal Navy Canvas Christie's Double Crown Canvas Christie's Royal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal Navy Red Stripe Gordon's Imperial Blue Stripe Leith Companies' Canvas Wilson and Cunmngham's Canvas Also, 50 case 8 Muntz Metal 6_cases Copper Sheathing And a large stock of Anchors and Chains and General Ship Chandler ?. D. H. MoKENZIE. An ckla nS. November 5,1875. FOUND, on the Epsom Road, a Ring. Ths owner by giving description and paying expenses can have it, —Apply to Mrs Clayton, Newmarket. LOST, on the Queen-street Wharf, a Gold Watch Key, and part of the Chain, the proparty of Captain Nearinjf. Anyone returning the same to the Star Office will be suitably rewarded. ITWO or three respectable young Men JL can be accommodated with Board and Resi dence in a healthy locality.—Address WJ, Stak Office. T BRIERLY'S 'BUSSES leaves $J • asunder;— From AucMani: From Onehnnga: 12 noon 9am 2.45 pm lpm • ■ ■•■ ' spm 2pm



rfHE COM [Is 7 a OF OUR LORD X BEAR AT HAND ; A^lj T.Jii MIiSIAGE OF ÜBKCV to X^Z CH ISTIAN ISO VLB, BY DIS hZiifOv CO ST S.rD\Si!lP. Lorg esuc; the Chuich was w.irne-d that ''in Ihe 1 i«t d»iys perilous times should come " i>nd now, all things iuhcate that tUi final strugclo bat«een gooo and evil—God and Satan—Christ and .intichria — fast approaches. " War on God and on religion bsnomea (iereer every day." '.ill.) credibility <f tha S aiv.d «o..pt.ntfls is fjokily denied Boptioism is biaimVir rtmwint iv the vt-ry h&art of the Chinch "Ihe vv .ie diiltol European thought is to exclude the livi ig Ojl from the material universe, lloslilby to tha ■ h istiin: faith has arisen, deeper, sterner, slid mo c systematic than that which ttrrifled our ftthsrs in xhe mos' volcanic and tempestuous hours of thi F.enoh Revo lution " Iniquity abounds. t<7;lse pto; lifts Rr<; deceiving many. Scoffers have arisen, saying— ' Where is the sijn of His comirg?' Ahd while th 6 roligieus world ia fondly dreaming of j:eac», the in ventive faculties of m <n a'e baing t-.xed to die v most to produce the mott doidlv Weapons of warfara ai d destruction; millions of men being teanet and dis ciplined te the highest pitch, re.-idy to bj burled one against another ia mutual slaughter p.nd death. And thij, too, in Christendom—tlie House of CJi'ist— where Christ's loving mle of pea<e should alone bd known. A wide-spread feeling prevails that we stand on the bruik of a great crisis in tlie WOild's history. 'Die universal hear: of Christendom btals high with anti cipations either of hope of fear Among men of all parties there is a restless uneasiness of ftellag.au ineradicable premonition of something gra&fc near at hand—something which baflljit description Th. knell of a departing world is pealing. 'J he mj-starious handwriting has appeared en tho walls of tho Mystical Babylon, but who can interpret it? Yet Uiia is no tuna of ignorance ; knowledge of every kind is vastly increased, as Daniel foretold it thould'be at the time of the end. It would be stranje beyond exprussion if, amid the accumulated sigas of Hits end uoiv manifest, n. message from Gcd were to come to His po-spla. Befoie ihe flood, He sent Noah to warn men of tho app oachinj,'dest-uction, RLd to prepare t'.e Ark of refuge (or all who would flue to is. At t'je close of the Jewisft Dispensation ie sent the greatest of all the Prophets, John, to prepare tho way of the Lord, and to proclaim the judgment) then impending over an apostate p'oplo aihl n.w nt thi? the eißV;nfhhour of this dny of f alvation, the Lord has again called and feut forth His Aprstlts into iiii vineyard to awaken tha Church to a consciousness of hr high cal'irg, to Wira h ;r of the fearful dm£C:S ivhich beset her, a;:d to seat iho-o who miy ba nccuuiitoii wortUy to escape the terrible judg'aenwi wlncii are corning upon the earth, /.na, amid the uncertainty ;sad fear wh'ch abound, thousands, gathucd from all part? of trie Churih, are, through thtir ministry, abltling in the unity of tho faith oicj for all delivered tj the saints, fill, d wih the hope of, watching wid waiting for. their Lord's glorious appearing, We joyfully testify of thcie solemn facts that you may shire wiih us these greaf. blessings, and so bo kept from the strong delusion and fearful snare ol the Last Antichrist, which, as a flet.d, will speedily sweep over the face of tho whole w. rid. " Wh«n the enemy shall come in Ike a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a sUnc'atd agaast him. And the Eedeerter shall come to Zon, Mid t;> them that turn from tranrgrcßtion In Jacob, saiih the Lord." "Surely I crme quickly. Amen " "Even so, come, J.ord Jesus." An Address upon the above momentous subject will be (ieiivered by [ileutfauHnt Alfred Wilkinson, an Evangelist, eervir.g under the Bwtsred Aposllcs of our Lou!, ah the Choral Hall, Sjmonda-street, on KPJDAY JiVBNINt), at 8 o'clock Admission— FEBB, Mr Bishop, of Wollingt.n, *iil take the chair. TO LET, on Lease, those command ing premises in Shqrtland and Fort-streets, known aa Hobson'B Building-s, at present in the ocenpatiou of Messrs. Mc\rtbur, Sbcra and Co. Possession can bo given on the li<t July next. W. J. GAWK WELL, Vulcan Lwie. npO LET, a five-roomed verandah -JL Cottage in Nelson-st-eet, betw.cn Cook and Wellington.—App'y at the Cuat:m-hoase Hotel Fort-street. TO LET, a good Shop and 2 Hooms attached, in tho Wow Noith Road.—Apply to J. W. Heath, opposite tho Mount .Eden Post-office.g NORTH SHOE B.—A furnished House to let, with immediate possession.— Apply to Pv. aid It DudT, House and Lard Agents. pARPJER PIGEONS for Sale.— \J Apply at the Stab Office. f>Osi SALE or Rent, at~Mount Edon, a four-roomed Concrete House, with 2i acres good .'and, with splendid view, and in a healthy situation.—Apply to J. L Morris, on the property ; or to K. D. Sykes, Upper Queen-street. rpl) rubble-masons". Tenders will be received by the undersigned np to the 15th instant, for the erection of Scoria Founda tions on the old Supreme Court site. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. T. HERAPATH, Architect. rpENDERS will be received until JL noon of Saturday, 10th instant, for the Booths and Gates at the Bllerslio Gardens on 8t Patrick's Day, the 17th inßt.—B. Graham. ~ rpENDERS Wanted, for labor only, JL on or before the 15th March, 1876, to erec:. a building in Meunanics'BajMcr the nion Sssh find Door Company. Particulars on application as their office Lowest or any tender not ntcstsaiily accepted. March 8, 876. TO ROAD CONTRACTORS. g Tenders will be received until 6 p.m. on Monday, 13th M«rch, for Kerblug, Channelling, Funning Footpaths, &c., in Newmarket District;. Plans, &c, can be seen and tenders left at New market Post-office. JOHN SHAW, i Road Engineer. TO B U I L D"~B~TTS~ _____, No eligible tender having been received for the erection of a Tower and Spire to St.- Mark's Church, Eomuera, fresh tenders will be received until Thurs day next, the 9th instant, at 4 p m. P. HiSKAPATH, Architect. npTo BTJI L D E ETS Tenders are invited up to noon on Saturday, 12th instant, for the erection of a Warehouse in Durham street for T. Hartley. Plans, specifications, and particulars at my office. T. B. CAMBKO3S, Architect rfT~O BUILDEBS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Monday, the 13th instant, for the erection of two Two-storey Buildings in Princes-streei. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWAKD MAHONEY, Architect. TTJNITED ORDER. OF FREE' U TEMPLARS. A Entertainment will be given in the Christian Meeting House. Cook-street, on THUKSDAY EVEN ING- next, the 9th instant, consisting of Dissolving Views, Singing, Kecitatioas, *c. To commence at half-past seven o'clock, Admission—One Snillinp, children Sixpence. Auckland. March 6,1876. BRIGADE. A General Meeting of the above will be held at Grattan's Thames Hotel at 8 o'clock on MONDAY Evening, 13th March, for the purpose of establishing r a Rowing Club in connection with the same. All members desirous of joining will please attend. TT^ITED NEW" ZEALAND MEN SER- U VANTfS' ASSOCIATION.. ,- , On account of the unavoidable absenca of the Secretary the meeting which w-s to take place This Evening, will cot ba held until 8.15 on FRCD&Y EVENING next, the 10th instant', at the British Hotel. • COLIN" MoINTOSH, : - ' Chairman. ffmE COLONIAL BANK~OP J. 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 date Interest will be charged on all Overdue Call?. J. T. WARKBN. Branch Inspector. U N X T 1 MB E R. The.undersigned are purchasers of Junk Timber. COMBES & DALDY. NOTICE ! NOTICE ! NOTICE ! J. WILLIAMS, having returned from Eng land, has brought 27 cases of Goods, which he intends to sell cheap, comprising—Children's Socka, No. 2, 3d pair; Ladies' Stockings, 6d pair; Ladies' Stay Fasteners, 4d pair ; Ladies' Elastic Garters, 6d pair; Girls'ditto ditto, 4d pair ; Men's Elastic Braceß, 9d pair; Boys' and Youths' ditto, 6d pair; Dressing and Finetooth Combs (damaged), 3d each; Superidr ditto, 6d each; Tin and Bronze Candlesticks, 6d each; Pepper Boxes and Funnels, 3d each; Fancy Tea Cadies, Jibs, Is each ; Tin Teapots, lsa» d Is 3d each; Goffard and Lined Note Paper and Envelopes, 4d a paoket; 5 quires Linrd Note Paper, Is packet; Sheet Songs, 2d each; Chinese Lanterns from 2d to 9d each; Fancy Boxes from 6d to 3s taoh; WorK Boxes, Is each; Puzzle Money Boxes, Is; Piotures, all i rices; ;Photograph Frames, 3d; best, 6d each; Gents' Alberts, 2s 6deach; Ladies* Bracelets, Is 6d pair; 50 new styles of Earrings, it- 64 pair; Brooches, Is i each; and a variety of goods too numerous to mention. ; Shops and Country Stores supplied in small quantitiess to sell again.—Note the address: J. Whwams, -Nos. 4 and 65 Stalls, Auckland Market,



f-Mrt WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOI^ \J tvaLINGTON-STKBBT. The Erasure Classes wfll be re-opened on MOltf DAY, March fl, at 7 p.m. . . r!(1 ._ fiH - Rook , Terms :-Senior Class: Englao, AiUhineHftßorth kcepimr, kc. js Cd per week Jtuiwr Elementary conduct byMons KMM of thrt ColJww of ruuri Quatro, Paris. Teima.M p,r l^sJu oToue font i Ui»e lemons per week, 3* oa ; ; _ . ______—-*> THURSDAY, APRIL <*.' AUCKLAND MABKET HOUSE.' ; ffIHE subscriber lias received instruc- JL ti.ona from the City Council to offer for sale, at the CornO 1" Mart, Quean Etteet, on Thursday, 6tb Apiil, <\t iioo.u The LEA.3>- .'or twelve months, from the Ist July next, of tin.' AUCKLAND MOKitT-HOUSE, ShllagCH, Bents, au^ Tolls attached thereto, subject to conditions by-lnwa, and rerala tions, partieu'ara of whiOK may b« y.lew£,d ftt tl-o oliiee of the auctioneer, or at the Town Clan's office, Canada Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. t ■ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15. FREEH OLD CULTIVATED FARM, EAST TAMAKI. subscribers have received in « struclidns from Mr YVynn Gray, to sell by public auction, at iho Lund Mart, Fort-street, on Widne day, isth instant, at 12 o'clock, Hits Valuable Freehold Property of 216 acres, situ* atcd at the East Tatnaki, on tho banks of the Otara Crcdc and immediately opposite ihe properties of tlie Rev G. Swales and Mr J. Styak. The farm ia fence, sub-divMert and is row all in grass; it is well watered by a never fulling spring ; it has c acted on it a comfortable Kight-ro iSfcd Dwtlling-house, stable, barn, and out-buildings. It l'S »«out 'onr miles V" 0,? 1 tho Paoa'oi-.oi Station, »nd fift^M from Auckland by t rond, ' The properly will be sold iri 01.6 or three lots, to suit the convenience of the bidders. ..„ SAMUEL OOOOItANE & SON, ?.X Auotioneers. TO-MORROW, ufi ROSEWOOD HARMONIUM. 'fIHE Subscribers will sell at the; X Mart, V'ort-street, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, A Rosewood Darmouium. with 3 stops, very sweet tored, with Antiphonel and music, enabling anyone to play, without a knowledge of music, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, , ~,: i Auctioueers. •■ . L' TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE, iffi ARTHUR'S MART. ";' : [ "PRODUCE. —5 cases Canterbury ' i Hams and Bacon, 30 Wairoa Cheese, Beef, Butter, Potatoes, Onioz.s, Maize, Flour, 30 cases ; Apples and Pears. . • ■ GROCERIES.—2O cases Jam, 5 half-chests Tea,..-. k Soda Crystals, Coaree Salt, 100 boxes Candles,; 20 boxes Soap, .dmeiican Brooms, &c HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AjND EFFECTS ~,. o Washing Machine, Box Mangle, &c. 2 Levers, Blocking Machine*. 3 feet wide. - •« 1 Leamington Cooking Hinge. B. TONKS] [R. 0. OARR. TO-MORROW IRON BEDSTEADS I IRON BEDSTEADS! ONI ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. B. TONKS AND CO. WILL sell To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, 6 Screw Bedstead?, on account of whom it may concern. FRIDAY, NOON.-Market HottseJ POULTRY— Fowls, Ducks, Turkeys, . Geese, Pigeons, Fancy Birds, etc.. e>te.—PRO DUCE, Potatoes, Onion's &c.—FURNITURE, Unre deemed Pledges, Sundries, etc. Lot of Houße Paper in lots to suit purchasers, 12 different patterns,—X, C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, TO-MORROW. FRIDAY, MARCH 10. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, WASHING MACHINE, COOKING STOVE, Ac, &c, &c. ' .; THE subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, To-nurrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of— Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Mattrasseg, Bedding, Tables, Chest Drawers, Cooking Stove, &o, New Washintr Machine, Pictures, Glass Cases, Crockery, Handsome Dressing Case, &c. SAMUEL COOHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.



THURSDAY, MARCH 16, AT 12 O'CLOCK NOON. FERNS IDE, PONSONBY. GEO. W. BINNEY IS favoured by S. Jones, Esq., with, the disposal by public auction, at his Matt, on Thursday, the. 16th instant, at 12' o'clock, Of that truly charming Property " FBRNSIDB," which has been sub-divided into 24 Splendid Building Allotments, with large frontages to Franklin Road and Fernleigh-street. Bach allotment commands an extensive view of the city and harbour. The ornamental tree* on each are unsurpassed, by any in the pro" ; vinoa in growth and variety, the majority having been planted many years ago by ex perienced landscape gardeners. The public have now an opportunity of acquiring exquisite residence sites that cannot again occur. The property is open for inspection and pegged off, . Lithographed plans and every information can ba obtained at the auctioneer's. The terms are most liberal. Purchasers are' only required, to pay one fourth of the purchase money now; and the balance can be paid off at any time . "within 4 years, and reduced by payments of not less than £25. f "■■■'. - The';4ltle is under the Lihd Transfer Act. ' The dock, reclamations, and other public improve* ments are rapidly drawing the population to the westwsrddf the city, and Franhlin Koad west en joys all the city's advantages withont its taxes. Fernside was purchased for its magnificent position 20 years ago, and during that period it has been con. stantly improved and .ornamented at a very large ex*: • penditut'e. ' . ,':'• ■','■■ '-■ •■ •,i . , <■.■ ' \ FRIDAY; MARCH 10. GREAT SOTJTH ROAD TOLLS. npHE undersigned Las been instructed JL by His Honor the Superintendent, to offer for sale,:by public auction, at.their mart, Queen-street, at noon on the above.date. The LEASE of the abovementioned TOLLS for the •.. j | period from March 13 to September SO, 1870. B. TONKS & CO. , WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15. ; TO CLOSE PARTNERSHIP ACCOIJJSTS. | j, .. ~GEO. W. BINNEY•'l:y,-":.^ : r. HAS Received instructions from Mr. . W; J. 'Cawkwell to sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, the 15th March, at' 11 o'clock sharp, The Balance of the■?•' ;V ''" '" .. Cw T i i'lior . ', i '•'*■'/ ■ lnß^d; ' .:'.,;' ■ ' 13 qr-oaekß Malt Whisky ! 6 „ Melado Pale Brandy • Duty Paid: I 100 cases Malt Whiskey 100 cases Melado Pale Brandy . : - Also,' Copper Meaeures, Vats, Taps, Byphonß Bottle-racks, Hydrometers, Cask? Kegs, Jars, &0., Sundries.