fi r the nnclent Icelanders.. Incidentally 5l may be ♦ Li-en as illustrating the thirst for revenge which still I'-vst^e-. ■'■■' French mind. ■ The German Government OHisideroJ mtter of sufficient importance to justify the denial >t explanation, addressed by its Ambnssn 'tinr 10 the J French authorities of. the French ctipitjil. Finally it turned out that such a challenge had rsnJly been sent, hut thai its sender was not a French otficcr, and that the insane act was repudiated by French lnih inry opinion. The .Austrian Note was presented at Constantinople on Monday, January 31. The representatives of the European Powers were graciously received by Raschtd Pfislia, who promised that the proposals should have prompt and, we gather, favourable attention at the hands of the Sultan's Ministers. The Powers have agreed that no undignified pressure shall be placed lipon the Porte ; but the essential point is a written reply, in order to act effectively on the insurgents. As for the contents of the document, and the immediate sequel of its presentation, (he former of these became known in London by the publication of the note in frtensn in the Times of Saturday, Febiuary 5, and the latter on Monday, February 7. It will be remembered that the Vicar of Owston Ferry, in the diocese of.l.incoln, declined to allow the title of '■' Reverend ' to be placed before the name of a Dissenting clergyman, a Mr. H. Keet, on a tombstone creeled in memory of (he Intter's daughter^ This refusal was sanctioned by Dr. Wordsworth, bishop of the diocese, and by the chancellor of the diocese, and was confirmed by Sir W. Phillimore in the Arches Court. Mr. Keet applied to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council, and, as might have been foreseen, lins been successful in establishing his_ right to the title, which the Lord Chancellor declares is one of honour and courtesy, not one of legal right. How sensitive the sacerdotal pride of a large number of clergymen in the Church of Knjjland is may be judged from the fact that since this decision many of them have dropped the title of " Rev." altogether, protesting that it has been dishonoured and desecrated. Merchant shipping legislation, as we know from the Queen's speech, will be conspicuous among the domes tic business in the ensuing Session. Mr. Plimsoll has so far succeeded in bis campaign that the country has awoke to a full conviction of dealing with the matter immediately and decisively, fn view of this anything which tends to the information of Parliament on the subject is cause for satisfaction. An important meeting of shipowners was held in London on February 2. at which resolutions were passed declaring that the sup port of shipowners would be accorded to any well-con sidered measure for saving life at sea ; that there should he a satisfactory court, of appeal immediately available to deal with all questions of unseaworthiness or over loading; protesting against imposing upon the ship owner a responsibility unknown to our jurisprudence, and against the present system of interference with the trade of shop-owning; expressing an opinion that a Inrge porportion of casualties at sea, were .caused by the inefficiency, intemperante, and negligence of sen men ; condemning the power given to one-fourth of the crew to have a vessel detained. On February 5,1 de putation waited on Mr. Disraeli to impress upon him these views, and was most courteously received.'

English Shipping.

The barque Wanlock left the Clyde for this port on the Oth February, with fifteen pas sengers. The ship La Escocesa, 048 tons, left Gravesend and passed Dover, bound to Auck land, on the fith February. The following is a list of her passengers :—Mr Leopold Delahaye, Mr Nat. Walker, Mr Thos. East man, Mr P. Walker, Messrs Ed. and Wm. Harvey, Mr and Mrs B. Wigmore and daughter. Miss L. H. Laurence, Mr Jas. nn^ Mrs E. Chandler, Mr and Mrs Jflß. Carlow and son Miss Janie Carlow, Mr Thos. JeF frey, Messrs C. and A. W. Gaze, Mr Fred. W. Cook. Mr Thos. Wheeler. Mr C. Davies, Mr W. Daviea, Miss Madeline Davies, Mr and Mrs Ed. Davies, Miss Clarissa Davies. and three children, Mr .Tamei Duke, Mr Adam MoComb, Messrs C. and W. Gennish, Mr and Mrs Pointing.

AMERICA.

BEECHER ON TBIAL BY HIS PEERS,

Henry Ward Beecher and Plymouth Church recently called for an advisory coun cil. This council was to consist of Congrega tional ministers and laymen, and was to "' •>. 'ise " Plymouth Church with regard to its right to expel members (Mr and Mrs Moulton and Henry C. Bowen) who habit ually absent themselves from the divine •worship at Beecher-PlymonHa Church. The council met yesterday. The council was extended the hospitality of Beecher and Plymouth. After this generous offer of hospitality the Council proceeded to organize and it organized by electing Leonard Eicon of New Haven, the man who first forced the scandal into notoriety, as Moderator. This mast have been a fearful blow to Beecher, especially as it becomes his duty as pastor of the church to entertain the Moderator, who, he knows, believes in his enilt. Mr Beecher, however, with the recklessness which has characterised him since the long trial which resulted in a disagreement of the jury, in dulged in a rhetorical speech to the delegates, in which he said that he knew they would be just; that his record was clear, a,nd that Gnd in his own good time would make all things right. Now comes the question, ia Beecher a hyoocrite or are Mr and Mrs Moulton a;nd Henry C. Bowen liars ? Time will elucidate this problem if the Advisory Council does not.

THE PLYMOUTH PASTOR'S ARRAIGN MENT OF HIS OLD FRIEND.—AN

EXCITING SCENE IN CHURCH.

Now York, February 12.—The scene at Beecher'a Church last night is the general topic of interest. Beecher's courage, bold ness, and determination, challenge [respect and increase confidence in his innocence among thoughtful men. Referring to the coming Advisory Council, he said t " You that receive Irefchreu into your households ought to set up within your hearts a senti ment of honor. Those who come together upon this Council, come to hear impartially, and give such advise as the Lord may in spire in them upon the facts that shall be presented. You must not attempt in your households to bias them by your kindness in the slightest degree, or to beguile them from the fullest, fairest discharge of their duty, even if their judgment should be ad verse to your convictions and mine. Every dictate of Christian honor demands that these men should be received in your fami lies without being in the slightest degree biased by social influences." In equally strong terms he urged them not to attempt to influence the Council meetings by to kens of applause or dissent. When Bow en's case came up, he referred to him with evident sadness, in view of their long-time relations, but finally, when referring to Bowen's insinuation, he said : "If for more than fifteen years Bowen has been in possession of such facts as he now alleges in his letter, and never mentioned them to me or any officer of this church, nor in any wise brought them to the knowledge of the church itself, he deserves to be expelled for violation of his covenant. [Great ap plause.] If I am what he alleges I have been, and he knew and permitted it, with out a word of warning to me or to the church, be has committed a crime against his church and against morality. His alle gation is a lie, and before God I so pronounce it. Bowen was asked by his brethren to state what his facts were, and what wag the evidence in his possession, and he pleaded that he was put on trial, and bhat he had not had time to prepare himself; but he had time to write that letter, and to charge me before the public of being a criminal; he had time to set me up aa a monster and publish it in the newspapers. He is asked ' What is your evidence ?' and he says he has not had time to prepare an answer. Ought not that to'have been thought of before he published the slander ? There shall be no secrecy in the matter. If it be not exposed to the bottom, it will be because my will is set aside. Ido not pro pose that he shall hide himself, nor will I permit anything to be hidden about me by having it' referred to these gentlemen, with the understanding that they shall keep the proceedings had before them secret, and only let out what they choose. Since the matter has been published with his name attached to it, he has got to face tbeae things and produce hi 3 evidence. For myself, I have only this to say: I pronounce all the in sinuations and allegations that he has made to be false ; and with Almighty God before me, and looking to the Judgment Day, I assign him as a slanderer and a liar." Beecher sat down overpowered, and the congregation became wild as its waves of cheers and shouts of applause reverberated through the room, receding only to break out anew, again and again, despite every

effort to repress them by cries of " Order !" " Order 1"

HORRIBLE TRAGEDY.

Chicago. February 23rd. — A Triluhe Des moints .special bays i A horrible tragedy oc curred ill Warren county, eleven miles from there, Saturday fvtMng. Three families named Howery, Dillard and Wcstfall, hayS for several years been engaged iv a feud caused by tho location of roads, fences, &c. Saturday the Howery party, Consisting of the father, two sons, and a hired man named Groom, the Westfall party of two, and the Dillard's party of three, bad been to church, and on the way home the old quarrel was renewed, when a general fight ensued, to which revolvers, bricks, stones, sluntjshots, knuckles, and knives were used. Twenty shots were fired. The Howery party were unarmed. The fight lasted about twenty minutes. David Howery, father, was shot in the upper lip and left ear, and stabbed over the left ej c. He will probably recover. George, his son, was stabbed and fell dead on tbe field. John, another son, was stabbed and fell dead after going about forty rods. •Tames Groom, the labourer for Howery, was stabbed in the right lung, breast and back, and will die. The Westfall and Dillard party were all armed. After the battle_ the victors wenh to Dillard's house and remained until arrested and lodged in gaol.

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

The B; nlc of Now Zealand will ship to-day 550 ounces of gold by tho Durham. The amount to bo shipped by tho National Bank will, most likely, be close upon eight hundred ounces.

HAMILTON.

(From our own GorrcaDondont.) Tbls day. Mr- Swainson's Appointment. The Waikato Times this morning has ,1 scathing article respecting Mr Swainson's appointment on tho Executive.

TAURANGA.

t From our own Correspondent.) This day,

The Revenue cutter left yesterday for Auckland with Dr. Pollen and Lord Hervey Phipps, who returned here on Saturday from the lakes.

The body of Mr Reynolds, late.of Cam bridge, arrived on Saturday evening from Ohinemutu. Mr Reynolds was suddenly attacked with typhoid fever whilst visiting the lakes, and was carefully attended in his last moments by Dr. Pollen. Tho funeral takes place this afternoon.

NAPIER.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Harbour Board The majority of the Harbour Board members have sent an address to Mr Ormond, asking him to convene a meeting to re-consider bank tenders re loan. Mr Ormond took the wind out of their sails by legally accepting the tender and. concluding the negotiations with Bank of Australasia. It is looked upon a3 an arbitrary proceeding, as the Board loses by the transaction £500 at the first outset. Fever and Distress. Low fever is prevalent, more especially at Te Auti, where several recently employed on railway works are thrown on a bed of sickness, and consequently, as no money is coming in, there are several cases of real poverty. An appeal is made to the public. The only assistance yet rendered is by the Rev S. Williams and wife, who are doing their utmost to relieve tho sufferers.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. The Late Fire- If the water had not been cut off for about a quarter of an hour when the fire broke out, the Empire Hotel might have been saved. Its destruction was altogether owing to the lowness of the water in the reservoir lately on account of the dry weather. The city engineer usually turns it off at night and on again in the morning, and in this case the flames had a quarter of an hour's start. Not a servant of Mdeller's had saved anything, though they all worked sis hard as they could to save their master's property. One person forgot his watch in bis bedroom, but re covered it about an hour and a half after, with part of the chain and case melted, but otherwise uninjured. When the chair upon which it lay was burnt ifc fell upon the floor which was flooded with water. A curious explosion occurred at the fire this morning where a lot of acid had been stored. The whole mass of burned and burning debris burst up about twelve feet high and knocked down a couple of firemen standing by, but did no injury to either. There were some ludicrious scenes at the fire in the shape of nearly nude and wholly terrified lodgers hurrying about the corridors of the hotel. The Blundell Bros, gave three five pound cheques amongst the firemen in recognition of their services. The Meeting of the B(New Zealand Times" Company. The annual meeting of shareholders in the New Zealand Times Company was held this afternoon, and tho balance sheet up to the 31st December was presented. Shortly, the outcome is this : Tho Times is £2,000 to the bad since the Company first floated ; that is a loss of £1,000 per year. Mr Walter John ston, who was the Chairman of the meeting, said the directors had been mistaken in their idea as regards making the Times a colonial journal, and obtaining subscriptions outside of the province. It was now quite clear they could not do that at present, at any rate what they now recommended was to curtail all absolutely unnecessary expenses, and dis psnse with all that could be deemed super-, xluous in the bringing out of the paper. There was no lack of confidence in the concern— quite the contrary." There was not a man of them who would not be willing to double the number of shares he held, and pay the money, sooner than see the paper come to grief. But, as all the capital had not yet been called up, and as the concern was so far successfully carried on, lie siw no reason why they should not continue to do so; and when they recovered themselves, and perhaps showed a profit, it would be time enough to ask the shareholders to increase the capital. Mr Moorhotise strongly deprecated tbe shareholders being despondent over such a trivial loss, and instanced the trials some of the leading

papers ot-the_jjojojiyhad_borne, and how after~fKeiF"shriggleaiTEey^stood now not only solvecrtpbti*—really excellent financial speculations. There were few shareholders present, and none of them had anything to say. Vogel attended, so did Gillon, who sidled up alongside of him to shake hands, and Vogel shook a paw very much in want of a wash, and the fingernails of which were in very deep mourning. The "Intelligent Vagrant"' attended also just to keep an eye on Gillon : it is pretty well known neither of them own a single share in the concern. The meeting stands ad journed for a week.

WAIWERA (HOT SPRINGS).

[PER PIGEON EXPRESS.]

March 28.

The Annie Milbank lefb yesterday for Auckland with the following passengers :— Mr Wmstone, Dr Mohobeer, Dr B. Turner, L. Blandell,' J. Dignan, Wm, Jackson, K. Graham, sen. and job. Visitors and patients constantly arriving from all parts, and leaving much improved by using the baths. Weather lovely. Sea smooth;as glass..; \,>m

COURT OP PETTY SESSIONS.— THIS DAY.

(Before Messrs. RoWt Graham (chair),' Burton, May, and Macffarlane, Jristic.es.) . .TOPSY-TOKYY. William McKeown and Andrew Heavey were charged with being drunk last night, and Were iined 10s eaebj With costs. PKAiL WoMEI*. Oh ! worn m in our hours of ease. Uncertain, coy, nnd hard to please; But when the drink i.-; in thy head, Thou should'st bo fastened down in bed. —PAinr.Y Scott. Maggie Sainsbnry, for being drunk and disorderly, was fined 10a and costs. Bessie Best (2nd offencs), 10s ; and Mary Diana, a Maori, 5* and costs. Mary Jones denied the charge, and said that she had not tasted in toxicating drink for eighteen months. Her husband was drunk inside, but she was onlj" eccflding; The fonch questioned the constable, who at first expressed doubt* Two other constables having deposed that the woman was unsteady, but not actually drunk, the bench lined Mary Jones 5s and costs. FACING TTTE CONSTABLE. John Fletcher, a sturdy fellew, was charged with obstructing Constable Jiaslett in the execution of his duty on the 27th inst. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Mr Biohatn stated that the prisoner attempted to extricate the Maori woman from the hands oE the Constable. Prisoner said he had never seea tho woman before, he was a sailor, and did not like to See a woman imposed upon. Fined £1 or seven days. BY C.VM. Charles Taylor was charged with stealing a bag of gum, value £l, the property of Frank D'edgss on the 27fch inst. Prisoner pleaded not guilty* Frank Hedges deposed that he was mautcr of the Gemiui,f and ho brought a bag of gum from Riverhead ; and some time after arriv ing at the wharf, ho missed the gum. Me had seen prisoner previously carrying a bag of gum, but was not then aware that it was the one from the Gemini. Ho informed Serjemt Martin, and they found the gum at Mr Walker's store. Prisoner said that tho bag was' given to him by a man belonging to the Gemini, who was discharged last night. He had frecpently sold gum for the same man. Remanded until tomorrow for tho appear ance of the man. assatjltint: tanet. William Hodge or Lodge was charged with assaulting Janet Prico on the 23rd inst. Mr Eroham asked for a remand as there were others connected with the assault. I Remanded until Thursday. A WOLF. Henry Wolf (on warrant) waa charged with obtaining money under false pretences. The young man was a sailor, and as the offence was committed at Hamilton, the chargo was remanded to that district. DUST. Henry Ivoene pleaded not guilty to a breach of tho by-law, No G, by allowing his box of dust to remain in Vulcan Lane. Mr Kecne said it was not his box. Mr Brobam said he believed tho dust was put out at the proper time, but not fetched away by the proper persona, he intended to ask for a withdrawal of the charge. Withdrawn accordingly. WITHOUT RETXK. John Thomas was charged with driving a horse and vehicle! on the 24th inst., without reim in Symond-st'reet. The constable the easo and John Thomas was fined 103 and costs, or 48 hours in durance vile. LEAVING A C.VRT. Thomas Constable was charged with leav ing a cart in the middle of Wellesley-strect for the term of twenty-four hours. Defendant said he was not aware that he was committing a breach of tho by-law. Fined 10s and costs. BEYOND A TROT. Abraham Iftcholls was charged with a breach of by-law No. 14, with riding fast round Shortland-street corner to the Post office. Constable O'Rielly distinctly saw tho act committed. Fined 10a and costs. THE STABBINO CASE. Antonio Marco again appeared on a charge of stabbing, with intent to murder James Williamson, at Onehunga, on the 2Sth ulfc. Mr Rees appeared for the prisoner. John Locke deposed that he was a seaman, and had been ashore for three months. He remembered Monday, the 2Sth ; the Ladybird to which he belonged was by the wharf. He knew Williamson, the injured man, who was a shipmate of his. He saw Williamson that evening a little before eight on the wharf ; walked up with him to the Manukau Hotel, with another named Thomas Maaoney. At the bar he saw Marco and the witness Kolly. Had seen Marco on other occasions. The Bench asked prisoner if he understood what was said ? Prisoner : Perfectly well. Witness continued : He said, pointing to Marco, there is the fireman that shipped with ua to-day, meaning with the Ladybird. Marco and Kelly shortly left the hotel. Williamson then asked witness to go to the Hibernia with him, where he was lodging. He went with him, and when about fifteen yards from the hotel, Marco and his com panion returned. They met, he was on the left aide, and Williamson on the right, but Williamson had not spoken from the time they left the Manukau hotel until they met the prisoner. He was about two yards in advance. He .^. 5 card Williamson say you are one of them, 'but he could not say that the words were addressed to Marco, as his back was towards tbem. On looking roud, he saw Marco rush at Williamson and strike him ; when Williamson with his fist struck back. Williamson said he had been struck with a stone, and immediately after exclaimed, "I am stabbed." Marco immediately threw somethingf rom him which fell at a distance against Mclntyre's shop. The prisoner ran in that direction to the other end of Mclntyre's store. An effort was at once made to catch him by people who gathered around. Marco then said he had a six-chambered revolver upon him, and would shoot any six of them who ventured to take him. Prisoner escaped to Manukau Hotel. He knew nothing of the cause of the quarrel; there was a reduction of wages at the time on the Ladybird, and Marco was one that had engaged as a fireman at the lower rate of wages, but there was no reduc tion among the sailors. Williamson was not engaged this term on the Ladybird ; he had only been on one trip. The prisoner and Kelly appeared to be under the influence of liquor, but he and the others were sober. He had told all that he knew of the matter.

Thomas M. Philson, M.D., Provincial Surgeon, remembered the injured maii being brought into the hospital on Tuesday, the 29th February, at half-past two o'clock. He told -witness that he had be6n sbabbed by an Italian on the previous night. He was fn an excited state and breathed with much diffi culty. (Dr Philson then stated the result of his examination at considerable length, and shewed that one of the lungs had been seriously wounded.) Witness said that it was feared that death would speedily follow, but by the use of morphia the sufferings were mitigated, but which resulted in deeper and deeper prostration, so that recovery is scarcely possible. The left lung is perfectly useless. Hectic fever has set in. The patient was anxious to give evidence, but is quite unable to be moved. The knife pro duced would cause such a wound as that of which the prosecutor is sufferer. William Kelly, fireman on board the Ladybird, remembered the night in question. Walked with him from the Manukau; they turned, and he walked ahead of prisoner who was a,stranger to him, but addressed, himself to wifneaa.knowing thathehiid shipped that

day. He was certainly muddled from drink, and while considering which way he should go he heard a scuffle behind, and on looking round saw Williamson and two other men. Williamson cried ont, "he fins stabbed me " He did not know the other men. Prisoner at once ran across to the Manukau Hotel. There were some words \ised between prisoner and prosecutor, but lie could nob distinguish them. Had he been in his sober senses he might have heard the altercation. To Mr Bees : He did not remember prom ising M;irco to be a witness in thisi case j nor did lie hear'any remarks made upon, himself and prisoner. Previously some of the men on board had told him to look out for him self. To the Bench : He did not know William son ; had never seen him. He could not account for the assault; it might have been the resuli; of prisoner's shipping at lower wages. His wages were (o be £10 a month according to advertisement. Andrew Can1, seaman on the Ladybird, left the ship on the evening of the assault in company with John Welsford, another sea man. Raw Williamson and Locke at the door of the Manukau Hotel, talking to Mahoney, the stableman ; also saw Alarco and Kelly who were strangers to him. A few words passed between Marco and Williamson btlt he Could understand them, the next moment he heard Williamson cry out, "I am stabbed," he ran up, and saw Williamson's hands covered with blood ; prisoner ran away and said he would shoot six of them ; heard the knife fall against the store, a little boy picked it up. Could not toll the cause. John Welsford, another seaman, gave evidence of a similar character, he took possession of the knife. He begged to inform the Court that he had lost his situation and was being kept out of employment on account of this case. Mr Broham said i!; was tho samn with Kelly ; the Government would pay them. Arthur jaclcsoh, sou of Mr J. I). Jackson, of Onehunga, deposed to picking tip the knife (produced) there was blood on if, Constable Green deposed that on the night of the 28th inst., he arrested the prisoner on the present charge, he said he had done so, but it was in self defence. He took prisoner into Hardington's Hotel where Williamson was lying, and he at once identified Marco as the man who had assaulted him. On the way to the station, Marco said Williamson had made use of a foul expression and struck him, he then stabbed him. Ho said the cause was that he had shipped at reduced weges. Tho prisoner appeared to be sober at the time. This being the whole of the evidence, the depositions wore read over and the prisoner was committed to take his trial at the next sittings of the Supreme Court. IHTJCATKiJJ RAT]?. Eight persons were summoned for non-pay n.ent of the education rate, and judgments recorded against them with costs. THE FffEKMrAN'S BAY TEMPEST. Jflmaa Souter appoared in answer to a summons charging him with assaulting Mr James Lye, carpenter, etc., of the locality of Freeman's Bay on tho 23rd instant Defendant pleaded not guilty, Mr Lees for prosecutor and Mr Laishlo.y for the defendant. James Lyn deposed that helived in Vcrnon street, Freeman's Bay. And on the evening of the 23rd instant, he took a woman into his house, it uuuht he a fault, his daughter however,-'on the entrance of the woman, ran out of the house and screamed, when Souter walked up and challenged him out to fight. Souter harangued the people and asked them to make a rush at the house. He caught up a saw, and vowed that the first that- came near him should have the saw, and he meant that they should have it.

To Mr Laisbley : He did not turn his daughter out of the house, nor did he attempt to saw his son. Soiiter came in and collared him.

Mr Laishlcy said although ho had pleaded not guilty, be would contend tbot his client's acts were justifiable under the circumstances, and he would ask that the case be dismissed as Souter had no malice or ill- will against Lye.

Souter deposed that on Thursday ovening a child came into his house, and from what was detailed to him, he went out and saw Lye's daughter crying, and saying, "Oh, my father has turned me out of doors. He expostulated with Lye on tho impropriety of turning his daughter out for the sake of that woman (Mrs Mann). Lye immediately shouted out "Whoever come 3 here will be chopped down with the saw." He went in, when Lyo up with the saw, and was about to cut him L down, when he collared him and persuaded him not to be angry, he never challenged Lye to fight; but other men did. After some further evidence the Bencb. was of opinion that no one had a right to inter fere and enter, another man's house. An assault had clearly been committed, and the defendant must fine sureties, to keep the peace for six months, himself in £25, and two sureties in £10 each, and to pay the costa. This was all the business.

THE THEATRE.

The Lydia Howarde Burlesque Troupe bade farewell ; to the Auckland public last evening in the Prince of Wales Theatre. There was a crowded house, and much enthusiasm was displayed at the excellency of the performince?. •» he revival of Chilpetic no doubt had the effect of filling tho house. Mr Cary. the noted baritone, made hia fust appearance in opera bouffe, and produced a most favourable Impression. He was loudly applauded as Divitiacus. It is scarcely necessary to go into the peculiarities of Chilperic, which were minutely stated in this journal on the first appearance ef this musical theme. The performance aitogel her was most successful, and gave the utmost satisfAction to ovory person present. Miss Lydia Howarde represented Chilperic with consummate skill Her acting and singing were equally worthy the commendation she received. Her songa. the " Sprite of fhe Grove," " Fredigonda Forest," and the " Buttetfly Roamed" were rendered in a very effective ntylo. Md'llo N'avaro sang with her wonted ease and grace. Her very sweet " Tell me that you love me," was much admired. The part known as the quarrel between Chilperic, and Fredigonda was vocalised with telling effect by Miss Howarde and Miss Jennie Nyo, and was truly a clever execution. Mr Harry Power adderl greatly to tho entertainment by his serio-comic representa tions. The other performers also deserve a, word of | encouragement for their aid in assisting tnwanis the success of Chilperic. The evpning closed with the lively and attrustivp burlesque opera of "La Chatte Blanche" Thus.closed tho brief season of the Lydia Howarde Opera Bouffe Company who carry away with them the ?ood wishes of the many who h*ve derived pleasure from their vocal and musical evenings, and with them will pass away from our midst the popular and pretty artiste. Miss Jennie Nyn, Who hag done so much towards givine a reputation to our local theatre. On the next opening of this copular place of amuse ment, a drama founded_ on the great death scono of Queen Elizabeth at Bichmond palace, will be pro duced. LOENE-STEEET HALL. The complete programme of the concert and ball, to take place in tho Lome-slreet Hall on Wednesday, 29th, will be found in another column. It is indeed varied, and good enough to satisfy the most fastidi ous, and speaks well for the kindliness of those who so readilf came forward to relieve distress, no matter in what form U may appear. We hava always affirmed that the people of Auckland are thoroughly good-hearted,, and we certainly can point to • this programme in proof of our assertion. There appear names there quite equal to many professionals, both as vocalists and performers, and we dare assert confl den'ly that nothing but a charity would have drawn them out. Mr H, Waite knows his duties as stage manager, as the last concert, when he held the same position, certiinly proves. Mr C. B. Andrew will be equal to the occasion ; if not, he will get assistance, for on that auspicious occasion neither lais npc lassies need want for partners. Mr Hunter will supply the incentive to produce locomotion in such a manner that Mr W. T. Fox's song, " Dancing Mad," may indeed be verified. We heartily wi?h the joint committee the success this undertaking merits. The secretary deßires uj to request the Committee to be at the hall at seven sharp.

»» SVKNSNO STAB, TUESDAY, MAECT 2S S W6



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MB. BOND, Printer, late of Wei Hngton, a Letter lies at the office of tbis papc; for you. ANTED, good Pick find Shovel men with Picks aud Shovels.—Apply t< Martin Donaher, Contractor, Freeman's Bay rccla mation. "^7 ANTED, two Shingle Splitters. ? V —Apply Townsond Broa., Darham-street. W" ANTED, "for cash, small Steam Knginc and Boiler, Give particulars of size, . and where seen; niuit bs good,—Address, "South, : this oftice. W" ANTED, a Garpenter.—Apply to McKcown, Baker, ?itt-3trecfc 117 ANT ED, StonebreakerS, at per W yaid.—Apply to Mr John McLcod, Lime Works. Freeman's fity. ANTED, a good General Servant; liberal -wages to an industrious porson.— Apply Mrs A. Dornvrcll, Upper Queen-street, neai Belcher's. _^___ WANTED, a Respectable Lad to drive a baVer'scart.—Apply Glasgow Bakery, Wfi!les______i______ , W~ANTED, a good Cook for an Hotel at Russell, Bay of Islands ; man cook preferred —Mr Ora'm, Prince Arthur Hotel, Hobson street. . , A~N"T*E"D Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is KEMOVKD to Vulcan Lane, corner of uiph street. Only the highest class machines kept in stcoic. Repairs to nil machines properly done. Steam ttnsges repaired, tested, and adjusted. \I7ANT¥d. a Ntirsegirl, between V* 12 and Id.—Mrs B. Waymoirih, Scarbro' Tsrracu, Parnell. — "17UTNTJED, for the Boot trade, ¥¥ f ood Bcnchmon-London Boot Factory, W!ikf'fiel<l-st_et, WANTED, Apprentices and Tm provors to the Dressmaking.—Miss Shcrwin, Piirnell. T^TANTED, a Girl.—Apply to Mrs 7 7 F. G-. Quick, Ponsonby. VSTANTRD, a respectable middle- VY agod Servant for a quiet Hotel in the country.—Apply to MrH Maiden, Cbapt-l-street. iITANTED, a Practical Tinsmith ; W constant work for n good hand,—Apply at once to M. MeDermott, Victoria-street Tmt. WANTED, two furnished Apart ments within ten minutes walk from Queen street - A d ') ressJ 0. Rtak office. XJkf ANTED, a Girl about 15 or 16 V V to take can: of a chil I two years o!d, and mn.Trn herself generally useful; must have ro°pect/ible referenced.—Apply at onco to Mrs Simmclhag, Pro vinciil Hotel, Princcß-strcct. \7tTANT'ED~Known > that the Swiss V T Bazaar of Wood Carvings and Curios held at (lie Turkish [Baths, will close to tho public on Saturday next. TOT ANTED, two respectable young * V Men to board and lodge—For address apply at this office, TENANTED I KNOWN, that the V V Winter Quarter of the Technical Classes in connection with the Mechai los" Institute will be resumed on MomUy, I)rd April next. Drawn? and Arithmetic-., each G< 0I quarter.—Application to Secre tary at McchanicV Institute. WANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probel't. C'lbinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Oenoral House Furnisher, etc, lms jiiat received a large and well-assorted steck of Enßlish and American Clr+'rs, which he is offering very cheap, Hood bound Chair at 4a 4< Cd, 53, and G<s ; warranted to give satisfaction or the money returned. F*^ >ote tne a<Mres3 --The Chsat) Furniture Mattresses, and Ship's Beddinir Establishment, nearly opposite the Post-offloo.' fShortlai]d-Btre(it. . TfTANTBD, an Apprentice to the V V dieting ; also one to the Coot Closing.—W. Hyland, Wyndham-Bireet. . W" ANTED to SELL, a Farm of 300 acres of superior land with largo run for sheep or cattle, with good hewse and outbuildings.— H. Pi'.rtington, s'/, Queen-street. W~ANTEE> Known—Turkish Baths are open daily from 0 to 8. Ladies Thurs days only. Single Bath, 3s Otl; Ladies, ss. Ten tickets for £1 Is ; LadieH, 0 ditto ; Children, 14 ditto. Hydropathic treatment administered. The best ventilated and cleanest bath in the Colonies, and the safest to bathe in Over 1000 visits, varying from 1 toßo, boih hale and weakly, and not even a single case of Muting has occurred,-K. D. SYKES, Pro prietor, N.B.—Warm. Plunge, and Swimming Baths are in contemplation, and are only waiting the water supply. . TJffANTED Known, that Stretton's W Book, Stationery, and Wool Depot is Re moved from Grey-street to the shop lately occupied by B. "Waters, 208, Queen-street, opposite McArthur, S tier a and Co.'a new premises. W~"~A?<TED, Good Tailors; highest waxes Riven —W. Rattray, CO, Qupen-stroet. ANTED, a good General Ser vant -M rs W. .T. Messenger, Queen-s'reet. WANTED, two good Joiners; good wages.— Apply this evening to Mr King, Chemist, Queen-street. TJSTANTED, a good Shopman ; alao V V a first-class small goods man.—W. Messen ger. Butcher, Queen-street. WA NTF.DVTO.OOO People to attend at the Clearing-out Sale of Boots, whichwJll bo given at prices to suit the depressed state of the times.—Garrntt Bros., Dublin Boot Factory, -7i'n field-street, Auckland; and Devon-street, Ney Ply mouth. ANTED, a smart Yacht of about 7 tons. State price and full particulars to "EWT," G.P.0., Auckland. TTNDEPENDENT ORDER OF FREE X GARDENE.FS.— Alpha Lodge. The members of the above Lodge will mset THIS (Tuesday) BVBNlN^at^.^ talboT) Secretary. TO BE LET, on Grafton Eoad, a large and convenient Family Residence, con taining ten rooms, always well supplied by pump »nd running stream of water, commodious yards and out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full Also at Ellerslie within five minutes walk of the Kailway Station, a wfill-built compact Family Home, of six rooms, out-buildings, with large concrete well, including six and a-half acres of best volcanic land, all in good pasture, Bcicnrely fenced and sub-divided by substantial atone walls. Apply to h. A3HTON- & SONS, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, TO LET, Furnished Apartments for one or two gentlemen in Parnell.—For address apply at this office." T~ O LET, in a healthy situation, and very convenient to town, Double and Single Bedrooms, with use of Kitchen, or board if required. —Mm Ford. 40, Grey-street. , ILLTNER — DRESSMAKER.— Wanted, a good Milliner; also a first-class Dressmaker.— Apply, between 11 and 1 o'clock to M. and O. Milne, Cheapside House. Queen-street rfIO~CONTEACTORS & PLASTERERS. Tenders will be received until 4 p.m. of the 30th instint, for alterations to ths Front of Hobson's Buildings, adjoining tfcte Post-office. K. KKALS & SON. Architects. Insurance Buildings. mO BUILDER S. Wanted, Tenders for Raising Houses, and Building StoGWalliaOfflClalßay- T .B.CAM B BON, . Architect._ npENDERS will be received until JL Tuesday, April 4, for the Erection of a Cottage in Kyber i*ass. Plans may be seen at Mr Aley's, Watchmaker, Qaeen-streot. npENDERS are invited for Leasing, .|_. in sections, the Three Kings Wesleyan Native Institution Estate. Plan and conditions may be seen at Mr Ednon's, Queen-street, where Tenders, addressed to the Trus tees, are to be left not later than noon on Thursday, 30th instant. The Trustees do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any tender. A. REID, Chairman J March 23,1876. MARKET RESERVE, ONEHUNGA. Tenders will be received at the Superintendent's Office, Auckland, until noon of THDRBDAY, 13th April, 1876, for the Lease for Three Years of the above-named Reserve, being Lot 11 of Section 21 of the Town of Onehunga, fronting Princes-street, and comprising 2 acres 3 roods 30 perches. HEADER WOOD,.Provincial Secretary.



GRAND CONCERT AND BA.LL. LoRNE-STREET HALL. j WEDNESDAY, 291H MARCH, IS7G. ' For a Specl4.li Benevolent Purpose. PnOQEAMMF. :— Mr Carfer—Song, "Rose, Thistle, and Shamrock" Miss Sinclair—Song, " Chime again beautiful Bells" Mr W. Doran— Song (comic) Mr Jameson—Song, " Thy voice is near" Miss Ash— Sonir, "Home to my Darling again"i. ' Mr G. H, Forder—Fowg, " I always tnke it easy" Messrs O'Harc .and Forbes—Double Song and Dauco Miss Coleman—Song Mr Nairn—Song, "Belle Mahone" i MrsHorner—Song, "Whip-poor-Will" i , Interval of Five Minutes. Ut Dean (of Olair'fl Troupe")— Song. " Dad, Dad, Dad" Mr E. Clair in his American Prize Jig i Master C. Clair (the infant prodigy) in his Irish Song and Dance, "FatMoran" : Miss Gribblo—Song, " Last Rase of Summer" Mr Shields (of the Gwrick Club)— Song (comic) Miss Woods—Song, "Liquid Gem" 1 Mr Davey—Motto song, " Pull yourselves together boys" Mr Teague (of the Garrick Club)— Song (comic)1! Mrs Homer and Mr Carter—Duet, "When you gang awa Jamie" : Mr Sessle (of the Garrick Club)-Song (corfflc) • Mr D. T. Pox—" Dancing Mad " The Ball will commence immediately the Concert is over. | Stage Manager—Mr Henry Waite. Master of Ceremonies—Mr O, B Andrew. Committee—J. W. Carr, Chairman ;E. Heighwar, 3STG. ;W. Godwin, G.M.; W. J. Ellis, V.G. ;C. Overton, E S. ; H. Waite, Meldrnm, Hitchins, and Andrew, from siiy of whom Tickets and aU infor mation may be obtained. Tickets—Concert and Ball, Front Seats, 3ss. Con cert-^ceond Seats, 2s; Gallery, Is; Ball, 3a. Mr Hunter's Band will supply the dance music and accompaniments. Templars' Brasc Band will perform at the Hall at 7 p.m. Members of the various Societies are requested to appeal' in Regalia. Doors open at 7 pm, to commence at 7.30, CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hen. Sec. to the Committee. « fWEEN ELIZABETH, THE V£ LAST OF THE TUDORS." A LECTURE on the above subject will be deliveicd next THURSDAY "KVENING, 30th instant, at the Xoung Men's Rooms, by Wsf. EASTWOOD, Esq. SyLAßtrs :— State of England at the death of Queen Mary. Elizabeth's Policy. England at War with France. Claims of Mary Stuart, Troubles of the Low Countries. Seizure of the Spanish Ship?, The Execution of Mary Stuart. The Armada Death of Queen Elizabeth. Selections of Music will be given during the evening. Commencing at 7.30. Admission, Gd. Proceeds in aid of the Mount Eden Sunday-School Building Fu >d. rfi B. HEATH, BOOTMAKER, -S. • From New North Road, Has Removed to those Premises lately occupied by D. Robsrlon, Grocer, Symond'-street. "a UCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. A Meeting of tho Committee of the above Asßocia lion will be held at Ihe Young Men's Christian Association Rooms at 4.30 p.m. Rharp on Wednesday DENNIS KELLY, "1 H fl GEO. KITCHEN, / aon ' ieo3> March 27,1870. A UCKLAND SCOTTISH JOL VOLUNTEERS. Tlio Monthly Inspection Parade will be held in the Drill-shed on TUESDAY, the 28th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Uniform: Vn&TCP.a, arms and accoutrements. By order. ' jQfIN Moy7m AY, Captain. T\J OTICE is hereby given that I will J3! not bo rsspocsiDle for any Debts or Jfngsge ments that may be Contracted in the nameof Bitty c and Co, without my express written authority. ' iDWARD WAYTE. Auokland, March 27,1876. -prr otice. I will not be responsible for any Debts contracted in my name. JOHN HAND. Auckland, 28th March, 1876. QPEING VILLA SEMINARY, O PONSO'NBY. Mr and Mrs. W. J. W. Artdey's Pupils will com mence their Second Quaiter on Monday, 3rd April. pARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— \J Apply at the Stab. Office. T7ICTORIA QUADRANT. For Sale, four Allotments and two Cottages ; 94 feet frontage. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. ■ftTOTICjb] OF EEMOVAL. MI S S HILL Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby, and the Parents of her Pupils, that she will remove to her new resideuce, Wentworth House, Ponsonby. and that Bhe has not dißposed of the goodwill of her CMiss Hill will be prepared to receive a limited num ber of Boarders, her house being large, well venti lated, and replete with every requirement for their COlufOl't, nmiMTnnT\ 1 -\T School Duties will commence on WEDNESDAY, 19th April. ES. KAYE WRIGHT begs to inform Parents and Guardians that on Wed nesday. April 19, she will assume the control of the School at present conducted by Miss Hill, in Hobson street. Under her personal charge the greatest care and attention will ±>c devoted to imparting to her Pupils a thoroughly sound Education in all Its branches. Mrs. Wright having studied Music and the Modern Languages under eminent Masters both in London and on the Continent, possessing many testimonials as to her attainments, and having held a high position under the Board of Education in this proviuee during the past three years (which is a sufficient guarantee as to her capabilities as a Teacher), confidently anticipates giving the utmost satisfaction to the Parents of those Pupils who may be entrusted to her care. MRS. WOOD, Upper Wakefield street, Certificated Mid-wife and Monthly Nur»o begs to inform the ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she will be open to any engagement, and by strict attention and kindness hopes to gain their patronage. ,„ ;■ TAH UH U DISTRICT BOARD. Woticß is hereby given that, according to Clause three (3) of the Act for Registration of Electors, that ail Mules whose Rates Jjavo not been paid on nr b3fore the 31st instant, will forfeit their right to vote as 1 Dog Collars can be hd on application to Mr CalV6rt' E. PLTJMLEY, Chairman. O^w =:fTww~'^rwi y t k% BOOKSELLER, QUEEN»STREET, AUCKLAND, Where orders can be booked. NEW ZEALAND SCENERY, Consisting of a Series of 15 FAC-SIMILE WATER-COLOUR VIEWS OF THE MOST ENCHANTING SCENERY IN THE ISLANDS. To be reproduced in Chromo-Lithography, from the I original Water-Colour Drawings by the celebrated JOHN GULLY, Esq.. with Descriptive Letterpress by Dr. Jcliot Yon Haast. Price to Subscribers: Bound, or in Folio, for the set of 15— £5 ss. • Price to Non-Subscribers: Bound, or in Folio, for the set of 15—£8 Bs. Proprietors and Publishers: H. Wise & Co., Prinoes street, Dunedin. Persons wishing a Book or Portfolio of Charming Pictures will please communicate with the under signed not later than 9th proximo. The size of each Drawing—about fifteen inches by twelve inohes. 1 Will be ready early in October. No deposit or r ay • ment in advance required. [ MR. H. SEYMOUR, Sole Agent for New Zealand and the Australian Colonies, Victoria Hotel, Auckland,



THE Lease and Improvements o£ Coal and Wood Yard of the undersigned For1 Saloon reasonable terms, consequent on leaving the Colony. This is a good investments many improve ments have been made. Will be sold cheap. JOHN GRACE, Corner of Wyndham and Hobsen-streets. FRIDAY, 3 O'clock. CLEARING - OUT SALE AT MR. A. DORNWELL'S OLD PREMISES, QUEEN-STREET. R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions from Mr. A. Dornwell (who is removing lo his new pre mises) to hold an auction (it his old premises, Queen- ' street, on Friday next, 31st instant, at 3 o'clock p.m., ---for clearing out— 30 forces Beef 5 dozen Colonial Rennetts, 6 dozen English Reunetts (in jars), 3 kegs lard, 1 keg Ox Tongues, 3 kegs Pork Sausage Skins, G sides Bacon, 2 coses Treacle, 3 Harness Ousts, SMl sago Machine and Filler in working order, Brass Scales and Weiglsts Copper Boiler and Brides, Gas and Lamp Fittings, Pump, Gal vanized Iron Pipe, lot ci sundries. TO-MORROW, NOOJN. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. HOUSEHOLD Furniture. & Effects, Kitchen Range and Bffeots. Glass Cases, Pic tures, Matting, Fancy Goods, Meerschaum Pipes, Watches, Clocks, Sewing Machines, "Wine Glasses, Earthenware, &c. Also, 40 casea Wangarei pnd Mangapai Apples and Pear's, Damsons, & c. Auctioneer. PONSONBY BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL. Anniversary Tea Meeting, TUESDAY, 2Sth MARCH. Tea on the TabYs at fi 30. Speeches by various ministers and friends. Tickets, Is6d, 1,400 p A c X A G E s OILMEN'S STORES, TO LAND, X X 'BROJICK CAS TTj E,' Comprising— Candles, Starch Vinegar, Cornflour Soda CrystalSj Carb. Soda Salmon, Twine WhitingjjCastor Oil Salad Oil, Picklos Split Peas, Soap Powder Sugar, etc., etc., etc. For Sale Early Next Week. B. TONKS~& CO. TO-MORROW. L. W. EATON. WILL sell by auction fit his mart To-morrow (Wednesday), at 11 o'clock, 40 cases Apples', BB 10 bags Onions. Friday, march 31. semi-g%and"pianofoetk household furniture. THE subscribers will sell, at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, the 31st instant, at 11 o'clock, Semi-Grand Pianoforte, by Collard and Collard Household Furniture, etc., etc. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MARCH 30. QUEEN-STREET. QUEEN-STREET. FREEHOLD PROPERTY TO BE SOLD. R. ARTHUR, HAS been favoured with instruc tions from the Trustees of Wesleyan College, to sell by auction, at his Murfc, Queen-street, on Thursday, 30th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, QTJBBN-STRSET. corner of Turner-street—A well situatPd allotment, No 3, 33 x 99 QUEEN-STREET, adjoining Bey T. Buddies pro perty—A first-class building allotment. No. 1, TURNER-STREET, immediately bfhind the above —A fine allotment. No. 21, 33 x 99. Thpse Allotments are well situated forßvulnerg Premiies or Private Residences, Terms at Sftlo. TO-MORROW. CITY MAET. TO GROCERS AND THE TRADE. OILMEN STORES, GROCERIES, PRO^ VISIONS, ETC, GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Wednesday, 29th instant, at 11 'clook, 100 bags Rice 15 caiseß Tapioca 10 cases Sago 20 casks Waiting 5 cases Arrowroot i 7 „ Jujubes 6 „ Sugar Candy 90 „ Keller's Marmalade 10 „ Assorted Confectknery 5 „ Peel, L& O 20 „ half-pint Balad Oil . ,_ 20 „ Star Lobsters 10 „ Crown Vestas ! 5 „ B& B, 250'S 3 „ Liquorice ;; t 10 casks Saltpetre 20 casks Bicarbonate Soda 10 cases Durham and D S f Mustards 30 boxes Eleme Raisins 20 casks Currants 6 bales T Paper ; C bales Paper Bags 20 cases Warranted Pickles • 10 ,i London 10 „ Sauces and Anchovy 10 „ Red Herrings 20 „ Sardines 5 „ Chocolate 10 „ Cocoa (Taylor's and Epps' 5 „ Patent Groats 3 casks Carraways 5 casks Bl Ginger 5 cases Currie Powder 50 boxes Young's Parraffin Canples 100 half-chests Fine Congou New Season 100 boxes ditto ditto. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29. BRUSHWARE, TWINE, BROWN PAPER, &0., &0., &0. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE been instructed, in order to olose consignment accounts by the outgoing Mail,' to offer by public auction, at their Rooms, Fort-Btreet, on Wednesday next, 21th Diaron, 1876, the undermentioned :— Bass Broom Heads Hair Broom ditto Nail Stock Brushes Copper ditto Hair ditto ":, . ;. Nail ditto Twine, assorted Gilt Hearth Brushes Banister ditto " . = '■'■ -'• '.i Shoe" ditto Scrub, various Assorted Brown Paper &0., &c, &o, The attention of the Trade is r&-tietilarly calle'H to this Sale, as the Auction) era' itis X actions are, to sell at anything approaching Englisu cost, regardleßß of duties anfrother charges.