aUncfcland and City of San Francisco" in wards diverging there with £ew Zealand mails. If conceded we will arrange coast conveyance both ways. Ask the postmaster at Wellington for instructions. Advise agencies with regard to your arrangements."

THE MELBOURNE OPERA HOUSE SCENE.

rr-jj^ flowing is explanatory oF the telegram which we received from Melbourne last week, concerning n, rather strange piece of acting on the boards of-the Melbourne Opera House. Tbe Age says:—The public will be glad to learn that the erratic performance of Mr J. K. Emmet at the Opera House on Wednes day was not due, as was generally supposed, to voluntary over-indulgence in alcoholic liquor, but arose from the use of stimulants to counteract the effects of" a severe attack of English cholera from which he was suffering. Mr Emmet has for the last two or three years !been a total abstainer, and was induced to take .chlorodyne and small doses of brandy to allay the complaint.—Another journal says :— The public were outraged, and the represen tative of her Mr jesty openly insulted in an nnmistakeable and deplorable fashion by the appearance of Mr Emmet upon the stage in a state of hopeless intoxication. Presently in his clog dancing he fell helplessly about on the stage, and finally wound up "the pitiable exhibition by going off to sle<3T» by the side of Miss Blanche Stammers, -ivhowas left in a truly embarrasing position until the stage manager escorted he; r from the stage, and roused Mr Emmet into sufficient conscious ness to enable to take his departure amid a seen?, o f the most extreme confu sion.

Australian News.

(From the Sydney Morning Herald.)

On Sunday, 2Gth ult., about 7 o'clock, a Tery severe shock of earthquake was felt at the Tanjil turn-off. A man who was lying outside Irvine's hotel went into the house in :fear and trembling, and (says the Gippsland Mercury) remarked that a heavy shock of earthquake had happened. A little boy about six years old, who wss in bed, cried out, and wanted to know who it was pushing the house down. The shock was also heard and felt at the Tranjil, brat we have not been informed if it reached Shady Creek. Hewitt v. Watson.—ln response to an invitation from Prank Hewitt, the well known English pedestrian, Mr Watson, of Scone, visited Sydney, and on Friday even ing met He'jvitt at Punch's Hotel, where the usual preliminaries were arranged for a match to take place on the Maitland Eacecourse on Saturday, the 6th May. The distance fixed is 200 T/ards, for £200 a side, and a deposit of £100 was placed in the hands of Mr Thorn as Punch.

MELBOURNE.

April 6.

T.ne Supreme Court has decided that a person residing in New South Wales, and bringing an action in this colony, is not bound to give defendant security for costs before proceeding with the action. Nuggets of five and six ouncts have been picked up in the high street of Maryborough. About ninety miners left here to-day for Cook town.

.Breadstuffs unaltered, f o;.1 Tennant's ale.

There is a demand

A meeting of creditors has been held in the •estate of Excel], a draper of Geelong. Lia bilities, £19,267. Assets, £14,689. The estate has been assigned. Two miners were killed yesterday in the paddock mine lof Clunes by a fall of earth. Their bodies were recovered.

The Loan Bill passed the Assembly early this morning, after much opposition and some scenes. The Opposition left the House in a body.

The Governor received a good reception on his country tour. The matter of attempting to bribe a jury man is 'ander consideration of the Crown Law pffioerrj.

CABLEGRAMS.

THE YUNNAN EXPEDITION. . - Singapore, April 5,

Mr Grosvenor, and party, who went on an official expedition to seek redress for the murder of Mr arrived all well at Yunnanfoo, on March 6.

THE ENGLISH BUDGET.

Londox, April 5,

The Budget has been laid before Parlia ment. The revenue for 1875 amounted to £77,120,000. and the expenditure to £76,350,000. The estimated revenue for 1876 is 77,250,000, and the estimated ex penditure i £78,000,000. It is proposed, to increase the income-tax a penny ; exemptions and reductions of taxation will be further extended, and it is believed there will be a surplus off about half a million. |

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before Messrs.' Beetham and McMillan, Justices of the Peace.) ABSENT. George Wilson Hotchin was found drunk last night in Karangahape road, but being too ill to appear this morning forfeited his bail.

VAGBANCY,

Matthew Carroll was brought up under the Vagrant Act charged with using offensive and indecent language in Abercrombie-street, on the Bth inst. The defendant, a very old man, said he could not say whether he made use of the words or not; he had a glass of whiskey in his head, and when a,man is tormented by a woman he sometimes says what he is sorry for afterwards; so was it with him, Matthew Carroll.

The Bench said the prisoner was not war ranted in making use of the language imputed to him under any circumstance, and ordered him to pay a fine of 40s and costs. " OH, MY EYE." "William struck Douglas, whose surname was Duff, "When Douglas cried, " Hold, Powley, that's enough-'

William Powley was charged with assault ing Douglass Duff on the Bfch inst., by striking him on the peeper with his fist. ' Mr Duff said he was willing to withdraw the charge, as Mr Powley had made an ample apology. .' ... Withdrawn according.

TILLY AND ELLEST,

Matilda Jones and Ellen Hyder were charged under the Vagrancy Act, with using unwomanly language in Lome-street, on the 2nd instant. . ■

Mrs Jones, a young widow, pleaded not guilty., Constable Allen deposed to the circum stances, which happened at mid-day on Sunday, when Matilda was one side of Lorne-Btreet and Ellen on the other. They stood and swore at each other Matilda denied the charge.

George Thorogood deposed that he heard the language used and it was of abad nature. It was a row between two women, bub he could not recognize Matilda Jones as one ef the women.

John Maguire deposed that there wasw fearful row. He beard Mrs Jones threat a to give Ellen Hyder a d good lacing, en thought he had better Ret into doors ou He the fray. He could not give a clear acct of of the matter. He did not say whichount the worst of the two.

The Bench said that unfortunately there were previous convictions against Mrs Jones, and, under the circumstances, she must pay a fine of 403 and costs or ten days imprison ment. ■ ■:

Ellen Hyder said she was certainly guilty, she did use bad language, but could not J et wnat she said. It was] enough to A-< any woman swear. Fined 403 and costs or ten days at Mount Eden.

v~- ,MORE LIGHT. WllJiaaßlewden was summoned to answe

for not keeping a lamp burning near a hole in Wollesley-streefe, ou the Gth inst. Serjeant Mulville said theie was a drain cut across Wellesiley-sbreet, and he passed several times during the night, but there whs no light, there was a lantsrn, and no doubt the light har] been blown out.

Fined 40s and costs.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

TI7E THEATRE.

Tim drama of the " School" from the facile pen of Bobertson, whose dramas hive received so much favour in vaiions p»rts of the world, and are only second to those of Tom Tayl r, of the present age, was admirably repro=ented last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre by Mr and Mrs Bates and the company now purforining in this city. The play is one of thosfi lively and fascinating pieces that never fails to produce happy results Mis Bates shewed her capabilities «S an actress of the first order, iv her clever and life-like delineation of gentlc-heaited. good-natured, amiable, and generovis Naomi : and Mr Bates was quite equal to his assumed Jack Poyntz, a character for which he was well-fitted. Miss Lizzie Morgan was everything that could be desired in Bella, her acting was na'urol and graceful, and her singing of the popular sang, " Silver Threads among the Gold," wlls enthusiastically received by the joyous nvuienco, nnd to which she responded with »n old favourite ditty Mr Collier looked the gentleman in the gatb of the Lord Bfaufoy, indeed he makes a bnter uristocrat than plebian. Mr Charles Srarle was excellent as Krox, a character which he well undcistood; in fact, Mr Searle'3 genpral dramatic knowledge and studies have fitted him for any dramatic: position ho may be called upon to undertake. Mr Lawrence as the Beau WdS quite equal 10 what was expected from so accom plished a pcrfoimer. Mrs Searie, as Mrs Sutcliffe. was eminently successful. The little comedy of " Toodles1' closed a good entertainment." The sensa tional drama of the " Red Pocketbnok," in five acts, will be produced this evening, Mrs Bates representing Helene, and.Miss Lizzie Morgan Ursula.

"WELLESLEY-STREET SOIREE

The annual tea-meeting and soiree in connection with tho Wellesley-street Biptist Sunday-school was held last evening. There whs a good attendance of church members and visitors, and both sclionl-room and church were very tastefully,-' decora'.ed with suit able twts, the beautiful school banner, and fligs, surrounded by ferns art! evergreens, which gave a pleasing aspect to the places. A plentiful tea whs provided, presided over by tho ladies, and d vhich ovorjone appeared hPßTt'ly to partake. Tile meeting opened with the SB2nd hymn. Mr Jbhn Brsme then engaged in piayer. Hcv P. K. Comfotd, minister of the Chapel, commenced, by speaking on Sabbath schools as instrumentalities for good. ( Thrra were nearly 480,000 *eaohers 1 nd r-br ut 'l,000,0t)0 scholars in the Sabbath schools of Great Britain and Ireland. ThP rev. gentleman proceeded to comment upon Sabbath school activities, and compared them to channels for springs to flow through, and as streams of grace. Many men whose lives had been eminently useful had taken their fust step in a Sabbath school. The hope of the church was in tho joung, and the hope of the world was in the church. Mr Charles Gaze, secretary of the Sunday-school, read a well wiitten report of the doings and losses of the psst year, and referred feelingly to one laf'y teicher who had been taken from them by the hand of death, and to a removal to Durmclin of one of the brethren There were 10 teachers. 233 scholars, and tho average attendance was about 150. The library contained about 700 volumes. Mr Ellingham, the treasurer, reported that the expenses dairng the year had been £50 11s 3d, and the income £58 18s 3d. Mr KUyett next nddrcsed the meeting on. " Christian Sympathy," in which he. gavfi several apt anecdotes Illustrative of his subject, shewing that sympathy was like steam applied to mariiinOry, its motive power. Rev Mr Hinton on the "Political Aspect of Sunday-school Work," and madfi an excel lent and telling apeech. shewing that >uncl«y-schnols were the ntir&ferles of tho church, nnd should be left in the care of the church without secular interference. Mr Tlinton's speech was quo of the mo9t practical of the evening, and attracted breathles-s attention. This gentleman ev.dently would hive shone equally as a political economist and a preacher of the gospel. Ho posse?ses power, flteticy, el^quwice, :md humour, Mr Kry spoke on their school woik as an -Alpine path— Tugged, and occasionally haauiiful with scenery. Mr Fry. however, from frequent repetition, and alack of freshness of thought, grew wearisnma. Mr Fry, like his namesike, Edmund Fry, should be pithy, brief, and pointed. In his youth, however, there is hope, «nrl indications of the gcod to come The remaining speakers wore Mr Matthews and Mr' Enoch Wood. Mr Josiah Martin was unable to deliver his proposed address owing to the lateness of the horn-. The choir saog several hymns and anthems during the evening in a very pleasing manner, under the cocductorship of Wfr Cooper, such as " Hoar our Voice," and "The Musical Dream." "I Beard the voice of Jesus Say," was beautifully sung by Miss Cooper The benediction dosed the mebtiiig, whiah was of a very harmonious character.

The Charge Against a School master.

YESTERDAY,

Mrs Bowebtng, a lady teacher in the Graf ton road school, deposed to disagreement between Mr Martin and Mr Edwards, and, in answer to Mr Martin, said she did not re member his ordering her to her class because their conversations hindered his (Mr Martin's) class. Mr Edwards assisted her and Miss Kemp in arithmetic, but witness thought it was by Mr Martin's orders. She did not regard Mr Edwards as her Guiding Star. Mr Sturtevant deposed that he was in formed by Mr Labette, a milkman, that Martin could tell him something about the conduct of Mr Edwards that would make his hair stand on end.

Mr Reed, one of the members of the School Committee, explained the manner of taking the notes on that evening, and stated that in October he distinctly heard Mr Martin say, if he had known the viper that was coming into the school from such a family, he would never have had him there. Mr Martin denied having used the word " viper." Mr Reed believed that the notes of the enquiry were fair on both sides.

The enquiry was then adjourned,

THIS DAY.

The chairman asked Mr Martin what course he would like to pursue as Mr Edward's evidence was closed.

Mr Martin said he would call evidenca.

Mr Leadbetter deposed that te was coming down Kyberpass a day or two after St. Patrick's Day, when I complained to Mr Martin about the conduct of the girls, when he told him that he had a charge of improper conduct to lay before the Committe in respect of one of the teachers, and if the charge was proved against him he would be removed from the eebool. He did not re member that Mr Martin said anything more at the time.

To Mr Martin : You did not say anything to astonish him, nor did you go into particu lars, you only spoke in a general way. He had heard people talk, as they will talk. To Mr Edwards : He knew Mr Sturtevant, and spoke to him respecting Mr Edwards ; he asked him if he had heard the report about Grafton school, when he said he had not ; he said I I have heard that Mr Martin had a charge of improper conduct with the girls against Mr Edwards, and if it was true, it was time he was out of that. Mr Sturtevant asked the nature of the charges, when he referred him to Mr Sturtevant, but he could not say what reply was made. He did not say that Mr Martin said if the charges were true he would make it too hot for him to stay in Grafton-road, or any other school in the province. Mr .Sturtevant did not say that it would be more to his credit if he did not speak of the matter until there had been an enquiry. To Mr Martin :He did not then know the nature of the charges. Miss Archibald, also a teacher in the Grafton' Road school, deposed that she gave evidence before the school com mitte, she gave ihformation to Mr Martin Tbout liberties tahen by Mr Edwards, about :a week before St. Patrick's day ; she received the information and gave it to Mr Martin three days before St. Patrick's day. Mr Martin asked her, and she told him that she was informed by one of the children who had it from Eliza Lankham's mother ; she never heard Mr Martin refer to the matter before, and he appeared surprised at it. Mr Martin asked other questions which the Chairman considered irrelevant, and intima ted that it was necessary to keep to the investigation of the allegations against Mr Edwards. , .. , , Miss Archibald'said that she objected to tell the name of the child who told her ; but on being informed that it was necessary for truth's sake, she said it was Alice Lankham ; she had promised not to tell. To the Chairman : The child's mother had told her, but he'was not to spread it about. To Mr Edwards: : She said that Mr Edwards had been behaving improperly towards Eliza Lankham and other girls. She did not state this before the committee, as she had promised not to speak of Mrs Lankham.J..,,\ :.,„'■ : ;;,. \' . < .i

To'Mr'Batper : She told the committee that she bad heard reports, but she was not pressed, and did not state the nature of them. Mr Batger said ♦lint the question was not pressed because M'sa Archibald knew no thing of the chargf'S herself. Mr Martin said that Alice Lankharn was 'described as a child, he should like to know

her age. ' The answer was, ten. Mr Syrne was next examined ; he heard that Mrs Edwards and Mrs Cousins, and Miss Edwards vieited bis wife before the enquiry at the school; he knew nothing of the case. The chairman sard that Mr Martin should have brought Mis Syme. Mr Syme said he never asked his child about tho school. Mr Eeed wished to speak as he was desirous that there should be truth on both sides.

tow chairman thought Mr Heed had better wait.

Mr Lymes said thnt there was nothing said to intimidate according to his wife's state ment.

Mr Martin believed something was said in that direction.

Mr Symes added that Miss Edwards asked the child about a date -which she could not recollect, when Miss Edwards said, you will have to give the date before the com mittee. He thought such was likely to intimidate the child.

To Mr Batger : He believed that what his child said before the committee was trust worthy. He had never known her to tell a falsehood.

To Mr Reed : You- said you had heard that my child was not trustworthy. Mr Peed said that Mr Symes said he wonld give evidence in the Police Court. Mr Symes : Mr Eeed tells a deliberate lie. (Hero a warm altercation took place be tween Mr Eeed and Mr Sytnes.

Mr Martin called Mr Hill, and stated that; a Mr Wnymouth had stated that he patted her child on the back while giving her evidence, now wss it so.

Mrs Hill, no it was after the evidence, because the pirl was subject to fits ; she was sure that Mr Martin's object was to pacify her, it was a long time since she first heard reports of Mr Edwards' conduct to the child »en. They used to say what Mr Edwards had done to other children, but not to them ; these reports were circulated before Christ mas, heard but little since ; she stated before the committee that she had taken away her children from St .David's, because Mr Ed wards had taken liberties with them.

To Mr Edwards : She did not make com plaints about the reports because she did not wish her name mentioned about such a thing. .She wss told that he bad. taken liberties with children, not only hers, but others, at St David's school. She did not see why she should be singled out to give evidence without other women, who knew more of the matter. She begged Mr Edwards would ask no more question?. She could not stand the questioning. She took her children away for this and no other reason.

Mr Edwards informed the Committe that he wr.s ker-ping a school at Woodtide, Otahuhu, at tho time when Mr3 Hill took away her children.

LAND SALE TO-DAY.

Me R. Arthur sold at his Mart, Queen street, to-day, the fiechold, city, and suK urban property of the late Abraham Mears The sale was well attended, and prices realised were : Allotments in Symonds-street with dwelling thereon, £105; throe allot ments near Queen-street, £5 per foot; two allotments, Vincent-street, £230 ; lot No 7, Dundonald-street, 28s per foot; allotment 88, New North Road, 22s per foot; two allotments, Exmonth-street, 15s per foot; allotment and dwelling-house, New North Road, £197 10s ; allotment corner of Summer and Flower-sts, with cottage thereon, cottage £98, allotment, 15s per foot; allotment No 7, corner of Mount Eden Road and Shaddock street 18s per foot; the residence row in the occupation of Mrs Mears, with IS acres land, and the cottage now in the occupation of Mr Bailey £1070 ; a paddock off the Now North road, £42 per aero ; allotments No IGG, 211, and 221, Waiokomiti, 14s to 19s per acre ; two allotments in the village of Omawharo, 41s each ; allotment 353, Newcastle, Wai kato, £10 103; lot 38, Wangarei district, §£2. An offer of £2 103 per foot was made for the lreehold city property of the late J. Smith, but it was held for a higher figure. The far m a Tamaki Heads was withdrawn. The rese ivewas £58.

The agents of the Pacific Mail Company in Sydney have received a telegram stating that the City of San Francisco sailed from San Fransisco on the 3rd April with the mails for New Zealand and Australia. The City may be expected here about the 28th instant.

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COROMANDEL. (From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Union Beach made a haul of 48 pounds of specimens last night. More are in sight T^-r ~T)~~" T , I 0 E. I -will not be responsible for any debts contracted by Miners in my employ. 07 iiiuici y ROBERT RALPH, Rahuipokeka Coal Minc3. April 6, 1870. JJBHTJBGA.—Wanted, three or four acres of Lana near Queen-street. State lowest price.—Address, "Land," Post-office, One hunga. . TTENiSON, Venison, at ike Thames V Hotel to-morrow, from 1 till 2. 0 B&KERS. —Wanted, a Dabber. Union Bakery, Parnell. ANTED, by a respectable Servant a situation as Cook or thorough Servant in a small respectable family.—Apply by letter to EL, at tbia office. " WANTED, a respectable General Servant; must understand cooking and washing.—Mrs Sharpe, Grafton Koad. \JJ ANTED, an efficient Sick Nurse. w Apply to Dr. EUis, Parnell; or at Mr Shar land's, Shortland-street, from 11 till 1 o'clock. ANTED", a good Cook.—Apply at the Aurora Hotel. Victoria-street. ANTED, a good Hand.—Apply to R. Smith, Carpenter and Builder, Upper Symonas-street. WANTED, by a respectable young person, a situation as Improver to a good Milliner and Dressmaker.— Apply by letter to M.J, at this office. WANTED, a good Cook for Far mers' Hotel, Drury.—Apply between 11 and 12 o'clock to-morrow at F. Quick's Stables, Victoria street. WANTED, immediately, a good General Servant.—For address apply at this office. WANTED to Purchase, a detached Cottage of from 5 to 7 rooms, in the suburbs of Auckland,—Alfred Bnckland. ANTED, a small Nursegirl.— "W. C. Dennes, Great Central Sewing and Wash ing Machines Depot, Queen-street. WANTED, a Boy as Boots —Apply to Mrs Taylor, Auckland College. W "ANTED, a Female Cook.—Apply to C. Farrow's Dining Booms, next to Mon tague's Bazaar. , WANTED to Sell, a first-class Double-Barreled Gun in case.—Apply HW, Mr S. M. Green. Queen-street. WANTED, the General Public to know that J. Alwingor, Tailor (late from France and Germany), has commenced basiness in his new premises, No. 38, Victoria-street, where he hopes to meet with such support as his knowledge and attention to business, and civility to his customers shall command. Gentlemen's and Boys' Suits made to order. Repairs, dyeing, and cleaning, in all its branches, executed at the shortest notice,



!I T^TANT^!"*, for WaiJcato Times, a ; ooroV'tPTt Jim" us 01 >lt. Publish r. ■ c. ' K-owVctee1 of rowspftpfi1 accounts and cenoMl rnuMnn Ind>pf»nß!hle—Apply by letter on'y to Dip Malinger Fatnilton. ; ANTED to Sell, nearly a five years' Lease o: a L'<ree Yurd antf Sheds in Qu«e'n-st-V«>t ne»r the Albert Hotel— H. Mann. Co.rli BnUdT. W' ANTED to Pent, in .Auckland or mbnrhs, a smal) House with water f rcntage. — • npiv Box 1"". GPO ___. W~~AETFD, Shingle Pplitters ; con s'ant employment.— Townshend Bros. ANTED, > all buyers of Drapery, Millinery, and Clothing to know that T. McMnstw h«* just opened a large stork per Mer wnnjee Frarojee. 't'KT ANTED an active lad as Mes f V seneer : ninst wito a good hand.—Apply at onre Town Clerk's office, Quern-street." ANTED7~a good useful man to assist in the Butchering business —W, J. Mi'saengpi'. ANTED, aYouthas Improver in the Drapery ana Clothing.—J. W. Pearso. WANTED, a respectable ag woman to wait and manage for a sick old man.—Apply at this office. WANTED to Sell a Blacksmith's Bellows.—Apply to A. Mackie, Royal Stan dard Coach Factory. ANTED, for a quiet hotel in the Country, where another servant is kept, a rosppctablo General Servant.—Mrs Maiden, Chapel street. WANTED, an experienced Brewer. None other need apply to Box 31, Post office. rjIO~PI7DMBERB. — Wanted, two J. Fxperienced Workmen at once.—Apply to P.ranston and Foster, Puniber, Albert-street. WANTS TV a Youth, one accUS tomed foßcotmaking,-Mr Garrard, Boot maker, North Shore. WANTED, 100 la Ties and Gentle men to get Married on or before Fa«tPr Monday, and give me the order in time to fnrniih thnir arinpr little homes on the most reason able terms with every requisite for ITouselroepinp; either newor second-band, by weekly payment ; and parties parting with the above can obtain the highest valuation for cash from W. L. T?otb, Cabinetmnicer and Uphols tnxering Victor^ Fu'tiiuro Mart, Victoria-street East, rcT* drevhounfi Hotel, WANTED "KNOWN, that .T.MOBBTSON Ir prepared to execute all kind* of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. _____ W ANTED KNOWN, that Furni ture of every description, mcl n&ivq Drawing room, Dining-room, and Bed-room Suites; Iron Retlßteadsand Cots; Hair, Siirins, 'Wool, Fibre, and Flax Mattresses : Pali asses, Feather B"dB, Bolsters und Pillows; Gilt Chimney C-flnspes, Toilet Glasses, Toilet Ware, Cocoa ana China Mattinp, kc. , &c, all of b-st nw-lity. and at moderate prices, is on sale at T. and 1:1 COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse, 148, Qneon strect. Funerals cconowimlly furnished. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can havo the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling coPt. Music and other Binding rlone in best styIe.—WILLTAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to tlto Evening Stab Office, Wyndbam street. "ffTANTED ! .Wanted ! Wanted ! W f 0 Pell, very eheap-HO dozen Porubblng Brushes, fis fld to 9a per drzen ; 50 dozen Whitewash Bmsht3, frrm flrt to 2s Crt each ; 00 sets of Shoo IVuslies from Is 6d srt ; larcc Jars of Afgnrted Jam, (id 1b • FmMI Jars 7d lb ; Salmon, 9s Gd dozen; Pre served Apples, filhs for Is.—H. WATTS, IMtt-strcct. Curs find Saucers, ss'Cd dozen; 100 dozen Plates, a'- 3s 0d per dozen. _____ WA JNYED Known, that the Kitting Slop. Sewing Machine and Howo'n Agercy. is RVMOVH) to Vulcan Lane, corner of t if listrflfit. Only the. hiphest class machines kept in utrck. Pep^rs to ftll machines properly done. Steam Gn»ges repaired, tested, and adjusted. W~TNTED KNOWNTthat Henry Prohert. G'.binet Maker, Upholsterer, and Genoral llouro Furnisher, etc, hns just received a Ifirec ar ilWOll-RfSorted stock cf English and American Chiirs, which he is offering very cheap. Gor-d Sound Chair at, 4s 4" Gri, (is, and G3 : war-an'ed to pive satisfaction or the money returned. BS*" Note the addresi, :— The Cheap Furniture, Mattresses, and Ship's Bedding KstaMUhment, nearly opposite the Post-office, Shortland-atreet. WANTED Known—Turkish Baths arc open daily from oto 8. Ladieß Thurs days only. Single Bath, 3s Gd; Ladies, ss. Ten tickets for £1 Is ; Ladies, G ditto ; Children, 14 ditto. Hydropathic treatment administered. The best ventilated and cleanest bath in the Colonies, and the ssfest to bathe in Over 1000 visits, varying from 1 to 80, both hale and weakly, and not even a single case of fainting has occurred.—X. D. SYKES, Pro prietor. N.B.—Warm. Plunge, and Swimming Baths are in contemplation, and are only waiting the water Supp£\ WANTED Known, Jno. C. Clough, Machinift, Masrfield's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewir^ef Machines in the pio vincn. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality, and lowest remunerative charge. TXrANfEDHKnown, that E. Cnrr W offers special advantages to buyorß of Tim her at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater lload. ANTED Known, that Alexander Tait, Blacksmith, &c., has removed to his new premises, Lome-street, six doors above the old shop, midway between Victoria and Welleßlcy-streets East WANTED to SELL. GOO rolls of Faperhangings at Gd per roll, 5s per dozen ; 25 dozen Cut Tumblers from 8s to lls per dozen; 1 case of Wax Fiuit, with glass shades, from 5s Cd each ; Slate Pen. ils, 8s per gross; boxes. 6 Pencils in each bnx, 9d per dozen boxes ; Kiding Whips, Is Gd oach; Bass Brooms, Is; about 6,000 Chairs, Tables, Cbests of Drawers, Sofas, and Toys of all sorts, only Id and 2d each ; pint bottles of good Ink, three for 2s Cd ; small bottles, lOd per dozen; Hams, lOd lt>; Bacon, 7d lb; good Blue. lOd R>; Cayenne Pepper, 5d per bottle, worth Is; Bead Mats from Is to 3s 6d; Bead Baskets, from Is to 4s 6d each ; good Pens, Is per gross ; Box Creamliid Note Paper, 5 quires, for Is ; 400 Looking Glasses, 3d to Is each; pint bottles of Ink, 8s per'dozen ; 0.000 assorted Combs, only 2d each; Ladies' Biding Whips from 9d to 2s each; superior Work Boxes from 4s 6d to G9, less than cost; largo let of Dolls ; cheap lot of Chienons from Is 4d ; Plates from 8d each; lot of assorted Ribbons cheap ; Fancy Soap Babies, only 2d each, Is Cd per doz.'n; good Needles, only 6d per 100; and a variety of other things cheap; 20 boxes of Artificial Flowers, very chean. -Apply to H. WATTd, General Dealer, Pitt street. ANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Brass Castings can be had with dispatch, and at astonishing low prices :—Ship Dumps, Is ft; Rudder Bands. Dove-tail Plates, General Brass Work, Is fid $ lb; Iron Castings, Sash Weights, 16s $ cwt; Fire Bars. 16s $ cwt; Ship Castings of every description, Windlass Gear and Patent Winches (double and single purchase), Plough Metals, Pipes, Grates. Stove Metals, all proportiona tely cheap at J. KELLY'S Freeman's Bay Foundry. Highest price given for old Iron and Brass. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, 'Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Tard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch A! N T ED, Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to know that the undersigned has just received a very superior lot of Saddles, which he is selling at 655. each, complete with mounts ; Bridles. Cs. 6d each; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap, Save the impor ter's profit, by buying direct from W. S. JONES. Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu ■ factnrer, Queen-street, \IT AN TED KNOWN, that D. vV GOLDI"! is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including B»shes, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, House Blocks. PoPts, Kails, Rardwood Fello'S, Shafts, Iron ' Bark and Blue Gum Laths, shingles, &c, Sic. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. ' f UYENILE TEMPLAR'S PICN] 0. £F All Members whointend taking part in the above 1 are requested to be present on the Wharf at 9.45 a.m. on FRIDAY next, for the purpose of proceeding, to the North Shore (weather permitting). W. J. GEDDIS, Secretary to the Committee. • nn"W"O Mechanics require Board and X Residence in a private family near Queen i street.—Address AG, at this office^__ TO LET, a House of six apartments, in the Karangahape Koad, oppesite Mr Nathan's > residence.—Apply to A. Somervell, West-street, i Newton. B' 6 -ED & RESlDENCE.—Nor thumberland House, Karangnhape Road, facing i Upper Queen-street. Delightful view of harbour and 3 surrounding country. Healthy position, Fiißt-class 3 accommodation for families. Single and Double tfooms,—H. K. Olist, Proprietor,



DTT.VONPORT ("North Shore) — Several houbpp to Let furnished and unfur nished—R and R Uuder, House Agents. rPO be" Sold, cheap, aladies' Pony, X Saddle and Bridle. \on o'hfr or separate,-op) o tlie B»piiat Cha <-l. Cluar>"l-Biree.t, •'IX> LET, the House now in the occu- A. paii -n of Mr Asher in Hobson-strebt, opposite St Matthew's Ohuroh, containing 3 roornf. witn kitchen, scullery, suvbling, outb.ous.es, etc. Immediate ! possession c*o he given. <W) LET, large Shop corner of ..*.- Lome and Welltsle/-streets, joinirg Crowther's Stiblas. Will be finished to suit a good tenant,— Apply on the premises. rPO LET, a fonr-roomed Cottage in i Nelson-street.-Mr J. Cater. Cook-B<rept. O LET, a comfortably furnished House.—Apply Stab office. , . IE this should meet the eye of Agnes Auld, wife of William Henry Bond, late of Thames, Auckland, who left Glasgow twelve years apo. she hear from her brother William by addressing "W.A.," care Geo. Thompson, Maori Hill, Dunedin. mENDERS FOR LAMP POSTS AND X LAMP HEADS. Town Clerk's Office, April 7,187 G. The City Council will receive Tenders until noon of Wednesday, the 10th inst,, for the supply of Fifty Lamp Posts and Fifty lamp Heads, in accordance with specifications and pattern to be seen at the office of the City Surveyor, Canada Buildings, Queen street. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. rpENDERS are required for Additions j to School-house Morningside, Mount Albert. Plan and specification can be seen on application to the office of the Board of Education, Wyndham- Streot, Auckland, up to Wednesday, 19th inst. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 4 p.m. of Friday, tho 14th instant, for the erection of Regulation Verandahs in Queen-street Plans, &c , at my office. P. HERAPATH, Architect. rp 0 BUILDERS. Tenders are invited up to the 15th instant, for orectinK Three Cottages in Grey-street for Mr Barker I. B. CAMERON, Architect, High-street. fjTo BUI L~D E R S. Tenders are invited up to 3 o'clock, 12th instant.for altering and completing large premiseß in Commerce- StrCet- T. B. CAMERON, Architect, High-street mo SC O R 1 A MASON'S. Tenders will bo received until noon of tho 15th instant, for tho Erection of a Scoria Wall in Queen -Btreet> R. KEALS & BON," Architects Insurance Buildings. "~7T^~pXcTETC MAIL !^^^^^- STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SAN FRANCISCO DIRECT. The Powerful Al Iron Screw Steamship ZBALANDIA Will leavo AUCKLAVD THI3 EVENING, at G o'clock, conveying H B.M.s Mails for San Fran cisco, United States, Great Britain, viaKandavatj AND HONOIitJLTJ. The Cabins on the Port Side of this splendid Steamer are reserved for Passengers booking in New Zealand. N B —For the benefit of passengers, a steamer will leavo the Ferry Co.'s Tee for tho Zealandia at 4.30 p.m. ■ ™sr farcher particulars, Freight, or Passage, apply t0 OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. ITiOR SYDNEY AND } MELBOURNE. K^mM^pf* The fast and favourite S.s. HERO, Captain Logan, Ir due here on the 17thi, andi will leave for Sydney and Melbourne on or about THURSDAY, the 20th instant. For freight or passage, apply to CEUICKSHANK & CO., Agenta. 16 Queen-street, Auckland, April 10, 1876. TTNION BEACH GOLD MINING COM- U PANY (LIMITED). The Share Register will be Closed from noon of sharewillbepayabl^. FRIAR CLARKE, Secretary. No 21, Insurance Buildings, ' Auckland, 10th April, 1876. RW. DYSON, t WATERLOO HOUSE, 84, Queen - stbb.bt, (FIVE DOORS ABOVE VULCAN LANE), Invites the Ladieß of Auckland to Inspect the following Autumnal Imports, Just Opened :— NEW COSTUMES, in all'the New Materials and the Latest, Fashions, in Black and Coloured. A very large variety. NEW JACKETS, in Beaver, Petersham, Frieze, and other New Ma terials. Waterproof Cloaks for Ladies and Children. NEW DRESSES, in Black and Coloured' Silks, Serg.s, Homespuns, Diagonals, Checks. Frenrh Merinos, and other materials In great variety. NEW EATS and MILLINERY, and a very large stock of the necessary materials. Velvets, Ribbons, Turquoise, Feathers, Flowers, &c, &c. NEW BLANKETS, all sizes and qualities, in Coloured and White, Aus trian Bubli and Railway Rugs, direct from the best manufacturers in England. NEW FLANNELS, of every description, and a large assortment of General D apery, Quilts, Counterpanes, Sheetings, Curtains, Crimeans, Towels, &c. THE CARPET STOCK is the Largest and Cheapest ever offered in Auckland. A special line of Tapestry at 3s lid, fully worth 4s 9d. Druggets, from Is IOJd. Floorcloths, from 3s 6d, usual price 4s 6d All-wool Kidderminster Carpets, 3s lid, worth ss. A splendid assortment of Brussels Carpets, Hearthrugs, &o The whole to be sold unusually cheap, , R, W. DYS ON, 84, queen-3treet, Nearly Opposite Wyndham-strbet.



PEINCE OF WALKS THEATRE. J L< s*ee—R J De Lias. UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS t Of tljoso Talented Artistes. MR. AND MRS. F. M. BATE 3. THIS (\VKO^F>DAV) KVKNING, First production in Auckland of Uie <^r< at Sensational Drama, in 5 acts ami a prologue, entitled, : THE RED POCKET-BOOK! Hebne Mrs. F. M Bates Maurice .. •• .. Mr. F. M. Bates Marcel Mr. R. Lawrence. Ursula Lizzie Morgan. New Scenery by Arthur Inglia. THE GREAT SHTP HCENE !—A Novel and Interest ing Spectacle, nev^r before witnessed in New Zealand. V E^ E B T T' S ORIGINAL GREAT HIBERNIOON! WIIiIi MAKE TIIKIR, «3- FIRST APPEARANCE "ffiK IK THE CITY HALL ON SATURDAY EVENING, APRIL 15. FOETY MAGNIFICENT VIEWS OP THE CHOICEST IRISH SCENERY!!! TEN* ** STAR* ** ARTISTES. ■/.■ * Faller particulars In f ature adveitisements. D. EVERETT, Proprietor. ■XT E WMARKET Hl-"L. A Plain Dress Ball will take place on Easter Mon day. Admission, 2s Gd. MR. F. B. WOODHAM, Teacher of the Pianoforte. Letters to be addressed North Shore, or Lowther Bazaar, Queen-street. p OMFORTABLE accommodation for \J a gentleman of quiet habits, in the highest and healthiest vicinity of Auckland. Enquire of Robert son Bros., Grocers, &c, Upper Symondß-straet. EWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Rlv. Pjiter Masoh. B.A. Second Quarter will Commence on WEDNESDAY, ths 12th instant. ■ An Evening Class. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELK The next Quarter begins on Wednesday, April 12.— Jas Adams, BA, Head Master. ECHANiCS 1 INSTITUTE TECHNICAL CLASSE3. Pupils intending to join this Quarter's Classes will apply to the Secretary, at the Institute. Architectural, Mechanical, and Arithmetic Classes, Cs Gd a quarter Mr Theorell will also'conduct a French and Geiman Class. Apply totim »t the .Institute. SOCIAL EVENING, Lome-street Hall, FRIDAY, April 14. Tea will be ready at G o'clock. Diuin • Ihe evening will be given selections of the beet Music, with Readings and Recitations. Price of admission : To Tea, la CJ; after Tea, Is. BANK OF Nfc,W ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the HALF-YEARLY General Meeting of the Pioprielors of this Bank will be held in the Bai king-house, in «uckland, on FRID «Y. the 21st day of APRIL N> XT, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the lieport of the Directors for the Half-rear endirg 3lßt inssant, and for any other business that may be brought before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, Inspector. Auckland, 18th March, 1876. T>ANK OF NEW ZEALAND Notice is hereby piven that a SPECIAL GENERAL MEEEIN Gof the Proprietors of this Bark will be held in the Banking-house in Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 21st day of APRIL NEK C.immediately after the Half- Yearly General Sleeting, for the purpose of confirm ing Resolutions to be proposed at the latter meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, Inspector. Auckland, 18th March, 1876. T^T O~ T I C E. The BANKS will be CLOSED on FRIDAY, SATUSDAY, and MONDAY, 14tb, 16th, and 17th April. REED & BRETT'S ALMANAC, 18 7 6. To ottr Country ant> other Agents. All Almanacs remaining unsold, and not returnee by 30th April, to Stab Office, will be charged for, and cannot be recnved after that date. April 11, 1876. Auckland gymnastic club. The Symnasian (Parnell Hall) will be opened on WEDNEBDAY, 12th instant, at 8 p.m. The Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, 12th instant, at 8 p.m. Business: Election of Officers, &c. THOMAS HENDERSON, Jusr., Hon. Sec. "A UCKLAND RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. - EASTEB MONDAY, APRIL 17, AND QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, MAY 24, 1876. WM. PEROIVAL, Secretary. Auckland, April 4,1876. T?X <BKODICK CASTLE, AT AICKINS, "THE PHARMA C V," 100 DOZEN J. AND E. ATKINSON'S CELEBRATED PEBFUMEKY, COMPEISING THE FASHIONABLE PERFUMES Ess. of Mandovilla Ess. of Burlingtonia Ess. of Cytisus Ess. of Aponogeton Ess. of Seringa Ess. of Gardenia ESS. OF THE WHITE ROSE ESS. OF THE SXEPHANOTIS, In Bottles at 2s 6d, 6s, 7s 6d, 14s, and 24a. Also, A GREAT VARIETY OF WELL-KNOWN AND POPULAR PERFUMES BY THE SAME MAKERS. EX «WAVE OF LIFE': 15 CASES BRISTOL'S, AVER'S, & TOWNSEND'S SAESAPAEILLA, AICKIN, CHEMIST AND PHARMACIST, QUEEN-STREET, Auckland.



■vr 0 T I 0 B. JOHN 0. MORRIN, GEOCEE, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT, Begs to Inform his friends and the public that he iS EISB now' Moving to those NEW PREMISES IN QUEEN-STREET, Nkxt to the New Theatke, iTpnr doors Mow Dornwell's, the Biitcher, and three doors from Victoria-street, where he hopes to receive the same patronage a8 heretofore. TO-MORROW. fin HE subscriber will sell at the JL Corner Mart, at 11 o'clock, Produce, Groceries, Fancy Goods, and Sundries. 100 acres Splendid Land at Opotiki. GEORGE SIBBIN. Auctioneer. THURSDAY, APRIL 13. PADDLE STEAMER. HPHE subscriber has received instrac- X tions to sell at the Corner Mart, on Thursday, 13th instant, at 12 o'clock, The Well-known Paddle Steamer ENTERPRISE No 1. * Terms—Easy. GEORGE SIBBIN, , Auctioneer. ' THURSDAY, NOON.—Market Hot/be. POULTRY—Fowls,Ducks, Turkeys, jL Geese, Pigeons, Fancy Birds, etc., etc A choice lot of young Canaries from prize stock. PRODUCE—Potatoes, Onions, &c. B. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, TO-MORROW.' EX EDITH, FROM THE SOUTH SEA ISLANDS. ORANGES ! ORANGES I ORANGES! L. W. EATON HAS receiver! instructions to sell by auction, at his mar}, To-morrow (Thursday), at half-past 10 o'clock, 40,000 ORANGES, in prime condition, in lots to suit purchasers. TO-MORROW, NOON. ON ACCOUNT OF FRIDAY BEING GOOD FRIDAY. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. ARTHUR'S MART. PRODUCE, GROCERIES Household Furniture Sundries. 'WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19. VALUABLE JEWELLERY. IN AN INSOLVENT ESTATE. THE subscribers have received in structions from Messrs Baird and Co., to sell at their stores, near the new Theatre, on Wednesday - next, 19th instant, at 11 o'clock, A Valuable Assortment of Jewellery, Fancy Goods, &c, belonging to a Southern insolvent estate. I Also, at 12 o'clock, — Paints, Soap Powder, Coloured Glass, Patent Boiler Plate, White Enamelled and Stained Enamelled Glasses, Window Glass, Little Stranger and Howe's Sewing Machines, Aqua graplis, Oleographs, -Autotypes, and Chromoß. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. B. TONES.] " ' E. O, OARR TO-MORROW. B. TONES AND CO. WILL sell To-morrow, at half-past 10 o'clock, 100 cases Apples, Pears, and Quinces. B, TONKS] [R. O. CARB THURSDAY, APRIL 13. PIANO IN WALNUT, CHEFFONIER, TABLES, CHAIRS, WASHSTAND, • GLASSWARE, ETC.,. ETC. MRS. HUNGERFORDhasinstrue- , ted the subscribers to tell by auction, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock, at her residence, adjoin, ing Mr Watts, Chemist, Symonds-street, The Household Furniture and Effects. B. TONKS & CO. ,/,,: THURSDAY, APRIL 13. ENGLISH FURNITURE, DOORMATS, HEARTH RUGS. COCOA MATTING, KIDDER CARPET, OLEOGRAPHS, ALABASTER, MALACHITE, GILT, AND BRONZE CLOCKS, BAROME TERS AND THERMOMETERS, BRONZE FIGURES AND ORNA MENTS, DRAWING - ROOM SUITE &c, &c, &o. _____ I . r E. & H. ISAACS j YX7ILL sell by public auction at i ™ their Btoreg. Fort-street, on Thursday next, f. 13th instant, at 11 o'clock, - : >• To close cbnsigmnents: '■•' ,';V: 5 cases ENGLISH FURNITURE, consisting of— ;ff Marble Top Wasbstand and Dressing* Table, " , J:; Gla«s Back Chefflonierß, Whatnots, Coffee h Tables, Gipsy Tables, Par>iermachie ""ables, ~' Bagatelle Boards, Circular Washstandv. Chairs, »? Hat Stand, 2 bales assorted Door Mats, 2 ditto SJ. ditto Hearth' Bugs, 5 cases Oleoprapbs, 3 cases ,'JS ;■■ Alabaster, Malachite, Gilt and Bronze Clocks, ,<!!>■:..„ Figures and Ornaments, Regulators, Barometers,^,,J; and Thermometers, Drawing-room Suite, etc. J V etc. . ■ : ' ■ ■■■-■' >;?»' *| ' : ' • #■■■ The attention of the public is respectfully called^v to some of the above very fine works ol art. , . !m; '• ; THURSDAY, APRIL 13. j»T ,' LIBRARY OF 800 VOLUMES BOofe •; HPHE subscribers! mil. sell at Jpfe; J_ .Booms^ Fort-Btreet, on Thursday next/n^lii' .o'clock, •,.'■■' .■■-"■■. :'■ ■['■'<":■ ■■' ; i»''*■ ■''. ;■■". Library, of about 800 Volumes of every d&i|^-'> ■ tipn of Literature, ,;,'. j Jp'w. ' , SAMDEL_GOCHRANE & SOs /> : ? Auctioneers. tsfU"-"''r :