OBITUARY.

Viscount Melville; Major Ceneral Mar gaiy, from a ahock caused by the murder of his son by the Chinese ; Lady Jeckson, the widow of the late Sir Charles Jackson, an Indian Judge; Commander Hearn, thirty four years chief emigration officer for Lon don ; Mr Elphinstone Dalrymple, formerly Colonial Secretary for Queensland; Mr George Harvey," President of the Royal Scottish Academy ; Earl Howe ; Viscount Galway; Admirals Hathorn and Yates; Vice-Admirals Edgell and Tindall ; Mr Rich ard King, physician and Polar traveller; and Viscount Exmouth.

WJEUECK OF THE ORESTES,

Gallts, March S.

Yas+.crday evening the Orestes (s.), of Holt's line, bound for China, whilst making this port with the intention of coaling, struck on the Goindura Reef, five miles distant, but got off, and stemmed ahead. She was, how ever, so much damaged that, filling rapidly, the water reached the engine-room, and put out the fires by the time she had reached about abreast of the flagstaff, and the Bucen taur (s.) went out of the harbour to her assistance. Every attempt was made to tow her inside or bnach her in a safe place, but ineffectually. Bhe sank in the outer anchor ago at half-past seven, in about fifteen fathoms of water. She belongs to Alfred Holt, and ib was her second voyage. The cargo is a general one, and very valuable. Nothing was saved ; there was only one lady passenger on board, and she with the crew is ashore. The Orestes was one month and four days from Liverpool. Captain Buckley was on the bridge at the time of the accident. The engine-room filled in five minutes. A steamer was sent from the har bour to help, but could render no assistance The Orestes was a beautiful first-class steamer.

THE WRECK OF THE JOWERD.

Bombay, Bth March

The steamer Jowerd struck on the reef known as the Cooinptos on the 16th January and became a total wreck. 390 pilgrims, the captain, chief officer, 2 engineers, and 38 of the crew were drowned. Only 13 were saved.

AUSTRALIAN ITEMS.

The Chinaman named Ah Mann, who was sentenced to death at Wagga Wagga for poisoning, perpetrated his crime with great deliberation. John Ranken. a wheelwrignt, stated that he knew prisoner, who was shep-. herding for Mrs Bourke, of Spring Flat, for about two years; remembered a conversa tion with prisoner in November or December; asked the prisoner why he did not marry Mrs Bourke and have the sheep ; he replied " no fear, they are no good, I'll poison them all ;" ifc was a rumour that prisoner had threatened to kill them with a tomahawk, so he asked him how he came to change his mind from tomahawking to poisoning, and prisoner replied that there were too many for a tomahawk.

A labourer named James Gallager, forty 3even years of age, died in the Hospital and Benovolent Asylum,' at Warrnatnbool, where he had been admitted, suffering from con gestion of the lungs. This recipient of public charity is said by the Standard to have been worth at one time upwards of £12,000, which he obtained by gold-digging at California. The money, he said, he had " spent like a man," in the style known in the colonies as " knocking it down."

The petition to the Executive Council of Sew South Wales, praying for the erection of a bridge over the Murray at Howlong, is being nuoaorously signed. It finds favour amongst the people of Piney Ridges, Urana, Wagga Wagga, and other places. Victoria, the J order Post believes, is ready to pay £3,000 towards the object. Mr James Punch who left Sydney on Sun day, tho 20th February, with Trickett, the oaisman, for England, arrived there on the 4th inst., all well.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

" CHECK AND COUNTER-CHECK."

The Prince of Walea Theatre was well patronised last night by citizens and holiday-folk, partly owing no doubt to a desire of witnessing the dramatic pro duction of Mr TJtting, still remembered in connection with the Auckland Press. "Check and Counter check," has been produced on previous occrsioos. T_e audience frequently evinced their pleasurable feelings at various parts of the drama. The narrative Is associated with the American rebellion, and the scenes pourtray incidents and scenes of that stirring event. Mr3 Bates appeared as Clara and impersonated that character with consummate skill, but Mrs Bates is an accomplished actress, and h?s the rare dramatic capability of improving the original by the exercise of her high talent. Mr Bates represented Beuben in the moat satisfactory manner. Mr Lawrence as Col. Manners wa3 exceedingly amusing as he always is, and especially so in military costume. The singing of "Hapi>v be thy Dreams," by Mrs Bates, was much applauded, the necessaiy pathos and softneis of voice being natural and pleasing, aDd appropriate to the spirit of the ballad. Mr Collier as Frank, was al>o at home, and gave suffi cient life and vivacity to hi 3 hero. Mr Tom Burton shewed an acquaintance with Tobias, and was seen to much advantage. Mr Searlo came out spiritedly as General Lester, and, as a soldier, acquit ted himself in a soldier-like manner. Miß3 Lizzie Morgan took the part of Emma in her own hippy manner, and played with a winsomeness that was fully appreciated by the spectators • Messrs Inglis, Sweeney, and others understood their positions in this not unpleasant drama. The scenery wf.s in ad mirable keeping, and the musical selections of t_e orchestra received well-merited applause. The lively farce -of the " Married Rake" s\icceede_, in which Miss Lizzie Morgan, Mrs Searle, Miss Lizzie Busche, Messrs Lawrence and Alexander appeared to advant age. To-night the "Streets of New York" will be repeated.-

THE GREAT HIBERNICON.

The City Hall last night was crowded to excess, and numbers of persons were iinable to gain admittance to Everett's Groat Hibernicon, which is worthy the patronage it attracts. "Wo noticed several additions about the stage which the proprietor neglected on Saturday through a want of time, and which added greatly to the material adornments of the stage. The paintings of the scenery are of the best description, far surpassing similar exhibitions for public amuse ment. Everett's Bibernicon is different from all its predecessors, inasmuch a3 no lecturer is employed in describing the scene 3 and localities, and telling the audience that Dublin consists of so many thousand inhabitants, and that it is situated in such a spot, and other dry, though useful, matter, which; sightseers care nothing about. Pc- sons that visit such entertain ments go to be amused and to enjoy a hearty laugh, and splendid returns th*y get for their money at Everett's Hibernicon. Who would not pass an hour listening to tho sweet songs of Miss de Vere, in seeing Mollie Darling in the ' person of Miss Htoneham, and the rollicking humour of Barney O'Neil, and the exquisice strains of Mr Searell, the pianist and com poser, and the performances of Messrs Holloway, Ry*n. and Wallace, who illustrate the musical and natural features of old Ireland ? Mr Coughlan also with his Irish pipes adds greatly to the interest of the entertainment. " The company will appear to-night, and judging from the past, we predict a •uccessfnl series ol evenings for tbi3 first-class company. RECHABITE CONCERT. The annual tea and concert of the Hope of Auck land Tout of the Ancient Order of Rechabites w.' 1 be held to-morrow (Wednesday) ia the Tempeiance Hall, Albercstreet. Hia Worship the Mayor has kindly consented to preside. The programme in two parts Is of an interesting character, composed of solos, duets, instrumental music, the annual report and financial statement, a comic reading by Mr McMaster, songs by Mrs Mitchell and Miss Edger ; also by Messrs Ryan, Harding, and Robertson, instru mental music by Mr and Mrs Hemus, and a senti mental xecrt&tion by Miss A. Oarr

LORNE-BTR_ET HALL. The variety concert came off last evening in favour of Mr JP. Doran and his associates in dance and song, and although the evening was wet, there was a very fa'.r attendance. Mr C. Hill sang two songs with graat credit. Mr E. O'Hare sang his motto song, Mr Smith gave a humorous recitation, Mr Forbes a song, Messrs W. Doran, Mettam Bros, Dent,. Mattison Bros, and several othera contributed to the general harmony, a nigger farce " Yankee Filibusters," was received with immense applause. The actors were Mesar_ P. Doran, O'Haie, Forbes, and W. Mettam The whole concluded with a farce " The Ball is Going On," and a quadrille party. PEDESTRIANISM.

Mr and Mrs Wiltshire will commence their arduous undertaking of walking 250 miles in 100 hours this evening in the Lome-street Hall, This wonderful feat will not be concluded until Saturday next at midnight. Mr Wiltshire agrees to walk two and a half miles every hour, starting at the first quarter of every Lour, and consequently getting no sleep until the extraordinary feat id accomplished Mrs Wiltshire aJso, who has earned for herself the enviable appela tion of the " Champion Pedestrlenne," will, on each evening of the present week, perform various feats of walking against time. This lady, we learn, has woo golden paragraphs from the press for bar Ipedeatrian triumphs at flunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, papier, and at other intervening towns of the ocratti&ni provinces. This entertainment, possessing r* no ™lty,willdotibtlesa have the effect of attract ing ftfuli houae.

PITT-STREET WBSURYAN SABBATH SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY The 10th annual gathering of the above school took place Ih.st. evening in 'be Pitt-street Caurch. The tea; wbjch is always a moat extravagant one, was partaken of in tho school room under the Church. Considering stat j of the weather, a large number sat down to enjoy the Rood things provided. The public meeting was afterw-rds held in iho Church, and presided over by J. L. Wilson, Esq. The Chairman, as is his U3U»I way, gave a very telling speech, taking a retrospective of the pmst of Methodist Sabbith Schools, and con trasting the present, urginsj a greater consecration for the future showing that just in proportion with the earnestness and zeal will the spiritual process he.-Mr Wm. Buttle read a very lnterestirg and original, but ratherjtoo leDgthy, a report, showing the satisfactory position of the school Indeed, the progress of the schoolis now b>yonrt any former years, in almost every phase. Teachers, 39 ; officers of the school. 7 : children, 471. Average attendance : morning, 106 : afternoon. 290. Mr J. S. Wclsman, Circuit Steward, was culled upon on bohfilf of Ihe Hhuroh to idvo a wel come to tho Rev. AY. Kirk, the newly-arrived minister and superintendent. Mr"VVclsman Ins a comimmdlnpr and forcible style of address, and his speech of welcome was what would be expected from a superior officer of the Church. Heat times became facetious but never at the ex pense of prudence and anund sense His vote of welcome was loudly received. The Rev Wm X Irk responded, and in a speech which occupied' about ten minutes impressed his audience that he w.as equal to the occasion Indeed, if we be allowed an opinion, it was the speech of the evening. The Rev Mr Mc^iccol gave an excellent addrosa on the power of love to educate the child. The Bey Mr Crawford, a minister from Queensland, spoke a few words of solemn adeice ;o parents and children. Tho Rev. W. J. \Vatliin, upon a subcect given him, viz.. " Star," was, it would seem, specially nifted for the o cision. Bis simple heads of discourse, " What, is a Star, iwcl its use?" fairly broke down the gravity of the "gentlemen of the cloth" who occupied tho platform, and to do this required an nmount of skill which no other speaker there possessed. The audionco was convulsed, the young people allowed th«ir laughter to leap from them uncontrolled, and older ones became, it would seem- youu? again, as they held their sicli-a (as it is termed) to allow the animal spirits to roll off. Indeed, for a timo like last night, a sp-'ech such as Mr Watkin gave,was foi d for the constitution. He is an actor of no mfian merit, he is as he would say himself, 'a starcomique and tragic combined.' During the evening^ somn splendid pieces were sung by the choir and children, led by master Iwnds. in the person of Mr Wm. Bridson and the choir, to whom a special vote of thanks was passed. Two very timid young gentlemen, 'Messrs Burton and White, proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies ; the latter youni; man felt the occis*ou extremely. His heart seemed to le»p upwards, while a face from th» left (retiringly) gazed at him. He will learn soon how tn perform the diffi cult feat of proposing the Ladies. The meeting closed after two hours of the most pleasant description.

HARBOUR BOARD.—THIS DAY.

The ordinary meetirig of the members of the Harbour Board was held this afternoon in the offices, Fort-street. Present, Messrs W. C. Daldy (chairman) Tole, Niccol, Buchanan, Mays, Eaton, Boylan, Brett, Holdship, McKenzie, and Cosgrave.

MINUTES. - The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

TENDERS J?OR NEW HOCK,

Mr Brett thought that before the tenders were opened, the tenderers should be asked to be presents . The chairman said the business was open to the public, there were six tenders, which were opened in the following order by the chahman, for the construction of the new dock in accordance with the plans and speeificatoins prepared by Mr W. Errington : 1, Mr ¥m. Cameron, £62,211 ;2, Mr John Taylor, £GS,4G7 ; 3, Messrs Owen, Jones and Co., £52,754; 4, Messrs John Bretton and Co., £58,575; 5, Mr R. Dickson. £53,000 ; (!, Messrs Hender son and Co., £64,602 10s.

The ordinary fortnightly accounts were presented and passed. The Chairman said the schedules of Messrs Owen were considerably lower than the others,

Mr Holdahip then moved and Mr Cos grave seconded —"That Messrs Jones & Co. tender be accepted."

Carried unanimously,

MINUTES

The Finance and Endowment Com mittoes minutes, were read and passed.

STEAM DREDGES,

A letter was read from Mr W. G. Jenkins, of. Dunedin, respecting the cost of steam dredges, according to accompanying plana.

Singular Disclosures.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

It is understood that the Colonial Secretary and Superintendent have received a letter signed William H. Pearce, purporting to be fiom one of the workmen employed upon the Thorndon reclamation. The letter is exceed ingly well written and makes numerous grave charges against the contractor, amongst which are the following:— That piles iiad been put in at night so as to evade the supervision of the inspector, and not driven the propor kngth, the ends being cut off and buried or taken nome for fire wood. The writer mentions the names of several men on the works who says will corroborate all his statements, and show the pile ends are buried, and point out the faulty work. He also says that one of the Inspectors was offered £50 as hush money. The writer calls upon the Govt. to institute inquiry, so as to prevent probably loss of life at some future time, by the embankment falling in with the train. The letter is sup posed to be a malicious plob to to injure the contractor.

HINTS ON MATRIMONY.

The hußband-man should be careful in pick ing a wife, to prefer money to every other recommendation. If we consider that the rent and taxes (which latter a wife entails to a burthensome extent), butchers, bakers, tailors, milliners, servants, &c, to pay, it will at once convince the ambitious Benedict that a Medusa with a long annuity is far more desirable than a Venus with nothing but 11 all the virtues" to recommend her. We have heard of love-in-a-cottage, or what is synonymous, in a second pair back where a finely chiselled nose, a dark and lustrous eye, and lipa like the rosy lining of the ocean shell, have converted a potato and a red herring into a banquet worthy of the gods. But gentlemen with appetites larger than their iucomes will find that a snub nose with £500 per annum, is a far more agreeable companion than even the purest Grecian without a shilling to call her own. If the suitor be very, _ very poor, and finds that he cannot fascinate one of the 3 per cents, he should, in selecting a partner equally poor with himself, be certain to give the preference to elegant accomplishments, rather than to that very vulgar article, utility; for where is the man so dead to the graces of life as not to see the superior advantages attendant upon a knowledge of the Italian language to that of Italian Irons What is a hole in your stock ing to one in your wife's manners; or a but tonless shirt to an embroidered kettle-holder 1 Who would not rather lend his ears to the dulcet harmonies of Rossini or Mansford, than listen to the grating discord of the hearth-stone or scrubbing-brush? In con clusion, it should be borne in mind that whatever happiness is connected with a good temper, the possession of property will al ways confer amiability on the veriest virago; for should your hearth not be rendered a heaven by her presence, how easy is it to exercise that noblest principle of our nature —generosity, and allow the lady a separate maintenance out of her own income. Besides, the circumstance of getting a lady with tin, may be considered as some proof of attention —at least you are satisfied she does not marry for a maintenanceorjfor a "home of her own,' wherein, should you be fool enough to jeo pardize your happiness without such a surety, while it was weil known that you were a monied man, you have reason to suspect that it was the known possession of your wealth that made the fair one prefer you to another—a sad dilemma to find out when too late—and that you had been duped by woman's cunning ; that her forethought had calmly and affectionately iooked forward, ere her marriage, to your death, by requiring a settlement ere she favoured you' with, her hand at the altar, while her heart was an

your pocket—and awake to the truth that your death would be philosophically lamented oe'r, with the conviction of possessing the little parchment bearing its true interpreta tion, a settlement. —" Snyder," Coromandel Mail.

By the statement of accounts presented at the Harbour Board meeting to-day it appears that the nett revenue of the Board for the quarter ending 31st March is £3925 12s 9d. This shows an increase over the corresponding quarter of last year of £91 13*, and a decrease on the revenue of the quarter ending 31st December, 1875, by £1259 13s 2d. The expenditure in Loan Account duriDg last quarter was £12414 7s lid, which includes £4010 in account of the railway wharf contract, £1000 in account of widening the Breakwater, £3000 on the Nelson and Hardinge-street reclamation contract, £1020 in Queen-street wharf con tract, and £1000 for the steam dredge.

We have to chronicle an unfortunate acci dent which befel Captain Austin, of the Go- Ahead, on Saturday last, at the Waitara. It appears that while his vessel was lying in the river, he hired a horse, and took a ride into the country. A flock of sheep frightened the animal, which starting off quicker than its legs could follow, came to grief, and fell right in themiddleoftheinnocenbcauses of his fright. Captain Austin was thrown, but foitunately landed on the back of a sheep, which, as might be expected, was the greater sufferer of the two.* Captain Austin's horse then rolled over both quadruped and biped, killing the sheep aud rendering the captain sense less. He was not found for an hour, when it was discovered that his shoulder blade was fractured. He arrived by the steamer at Onehunga this morning, and his injuries will receive careful attention.

In the published accounts of the Selling Eace Derby is deprived of hia position as second at the finish.

Carnatic shipments to hand !

New Carpets just opened up ! The very large demand for Holloway and Garlick's Carpets has decided them to comply with the wishes of their friends and customers in entering thoroughly into the House Furnishing business.

Having secured the services of Mr R. Carnwell, late Carnwell and Co., Shortland street, is sufficient guarantee that they will keep Furniture of "first-class workmanship, and at the most reasonable prices it can be produced at. They intend keeping Goods to suit all classes, and purchasers are invited TO INSPECT THEIR STOCK. FUNERALS FUK nishbd at Moderate Charges by Holloway and Garlick, Cabinet Makers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, Drapers, Clothiers, &c, City Hall, Queen-street, Auckland.

Ml itMiM STAB, W!BBDAY, A#ML 16, 1876



WA TMTED, a good General Servant. References required—Mrs Morrin, Pitt street, top of Grey-street. ANTED, a smart Canvasser.— Apply at thiß office. ANTED" a General Servant"; must understand cootung.—Apply imme diately, Good Hope Dining Rooms, Wellcsley-Btreot. 0. jj-ENNES has just received • a shipment of unique Sewing Machines— three in one—that do Lock-stitch, Chain-stitch, and Kuotted-stitch. — Great Central Depot, McArtliur, Shera and Co.'s New Building, Qnoen-strcet. ANTED, for the country, a good Goncral Smith.—Apply at 0 30 to-morrow morning to J. Quinn, Albert-street. A NTED, a respectable Girl about 10 or 17.—Mrs Eisdown, Queen-street. ANTED, a respectable middle aged Woman to take charge of the Cooliing and Laundry Department in the Industrial Home, Newton —Apply to Mrs Stickley, at the Home. Re ferences required. ANTED, a Boy to run errands and make himself generally useful.—Apply H Brace and Co (Limited), High-street ANTED, a respectable educated young person to assist in Ocas. Burton's New Shop, Arthur's Buildings, Queeii-street.—C. Burton, Baker. Farnell. Local references required. ANTED, a thorough competent Small Goods Hand (must be a steady man) for Clias. Burton's New Shop in Arthur's Buildings, Queen-streot. —Chas. Burton, Baker, Parnell. _ ANTED the Public to Know that Lunch or Dinner at Etonian's Hotel and Restaurant, comprising all the delicacies of the season, One Shilling. ANTED, a respectable Lad to drive a Baker's Cart.—Mr Lyle, Baker, Wollinßton-street. ANTED to PURCHASE, a five or six-roomed Bouse.within ten minutes walk of Hold3hip's Factory, Newton—Applp to XV, at the Factory. ANTED, a Situation by a Bar maid with four years experience in Auck j and.—Apply Star office. W"iNTED'~KNOvVN, that E. Turner, Hydropathic Practitioner, gives Consultations FEE_, lotters replied to—Alma 'Villa, Chapel-street KITING and Book-keeping Taugut. Separate rooms for Ladies. Schools and Families attended—Address Mr Nicholson, Writing Master, 98, Grey-street, Auckland. W" ANTED, a~light l)og Cart.— Apply Bo_ 100, GPO. ■ ANTED, a Partner with £300 to join iv a Timber Business near Auckland, —Further particulars, apply to H. Partington, 67, ueen-street. . ANTED to LET, Front Room (furnished), with fireplace; terms reasonable. —For address, apply Star office ANTED, to make arrangements for a supply of Pheasants. Game, &c., for the first of the month.—A. Porn well. WANTED, a Cabinetmaker, Mat trass-maker, French Polisher, and a Boy to make himself useful, who will have an opportunity to 1 am the trade. —W. L. Both, Victoria-street GOT TitADE,—Wanted, a good Workman; constant employment,—Apply at W. Brownhill's, 70, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Kails, Palings, Shingles, Honse Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &0., at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch ANTED Known, a Turkish Bath is a safe and sure remedy for preventing and getting rid of a Cold. Relieves the liver, increases circulation, cleanses the skin, and gives beauty to the complexion. An experienced Bathman in attend ance^ . . I WANTED, an experienced Brewer. None other need apply to Box 31, Post offiee. . WANTED KNOWN, that J.MORRISON is prepared to exeoute all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. ANTED KNOWN, that. Furn iture of every description, including Drawing room Dtning-rooin. and Bed-room Suites; Iron Bedsteads and Cots ; Hair, Spring, Wool, Fibre, and Flax Mattresses; Paliasses, Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows; Gilt Chimney Glasses, Toilet Glasßes, Toilet Ware, Cocoa and China Matting, &c , &c,, all of best quality, and at moderate prices, is on sale at T. and H COOKE'S Furnishing Warehouse, 148, Queen street. Funerals economically furnished. ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have the numbera Handsomely Bon__. at a trifling cost. Musio and other Binding dona in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS, Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. , , , ' . . ■ ANTED ! Wanted ! Wanted ! to Sell, very cheap—so dozen Scrubbing Brushes, 6s 6d to 9s per dozen; 50 dozen Whitewash Brushes, from 9d to 2a Cd each; 60 sets of Shoe Brushes from Is 6d set ; large Jars of Assorted Jam, 6d lb • small Jars, 7d lb ; Salmon, 9a 6d dozen; Pre served Apples, 51bs for Is.—H. WATTS, Pitt-street. Cups and Saucers, 5s 6d dozen; 100 dozen Plates, at 3s 9d per dozen. ANTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine andHowe'a Agency, is EEMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of High street. Only the highest class machines kept in stocK. Kepaiis to all machines properly done. Steam Gusges repaired, tested, and adjusted. WANTED, a good Engrossing Cleik; also, a good Book Keeper.—Apply by letter, with references," D V," office of this paper.



WANTED, a Girl for lighthouse work; must understand plain cooking ; re ferences required. — Mrs Slmmclhay, Provincial Hntpl, Prince-street. __ ANTED a good (General Servant. Apply British Hotel, Queen-street ANTED, immediately, a respect able Female for general house work.—For particulars, apply at Claremont Honse, frlnces street References required. WANTED, two good Axemen for the Bueh —Apply Shakespeare Hotel. WANTED, a single man to be use ful about a Dairy near town; one who can milk and drive preferred; character required.— Apply by Jotter XXX, at this office RS. LAMPSHIRB begs to return her sincere thanks to those who so kindly assisted ber in hor bcroavompnt. _ A N T~ ES D, Intending Purchasers of Biding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to know that the undersigned liaß jnst received a very superior lot of Saddles, which he is selling at 6Ds. each, complete with mounts; Bridles, Gs. Gd. dack; by far the best value in Auckland. All i other goods proportionately cheap, Save the impor ters profit, by baying direct from W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu acturer, Qitoen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and General House Furnisher, etc, has ,iuht received a large, and well-assorted stock of English and American Chairs, which he is offering very cheap. Good Sound Obaif at 4s. 4n Gd, f>s, and 6s ; warranted to Rive satisfaction or the money returned. V&~ Koto the address :—The Cheap Furniture. Mattresses, and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly opposite the Post-oftico. Shortland-streut. ' W4NTRD Known, Jno. C.'Clough", Machinist, Mascfield's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the pi o vinco. All work guaranteed of best materials and qualify, and lowest remunerative charge. ANTKD Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards. Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. ANTED Known, that Alexander Tait, Blacksmith, &c, has removed to his new premises, Lome-street, six doors above the old aliop, midway between Victoria and Wellesley-streets East. WANTED Known, where Cheap Iron and Brass Castings can be had with dispatch, and at astonishing low prices :—Ship Dumps, Is *$ It); Kudder B,»ridß, Dove-tail Plates, General Brass "Work, Is Gd $) lb; Iron Castings, Saab Weights, 158 # 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. "WANTED KNOWN, that D~ Vy GOLDIK is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sishes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Eails, Hardwood Felloiß, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c., &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-kouse s treet. the Jeweller, has on view, and for sale, the Largest and Most Complete MUSICAL BOX ever imported in the Colonies, Playing THIRTY-SIX o£ the most Modern Tunes. A-LEXAITDER, the Jeweller, shows at his establishment a TRIUMPH of MECHANISM —a Musical Box—with changeable 0; linders, standing on a Beautiful Inlaid Table. A LEXANDER, the Jeweller, renpectWly invites all to INSPECT and HEAR HIS MUSICAL BOX, the like of which has not been seen before in the Colonies. p 0 A L S. Ex ' Witch of the Waves,' @ Newcastle. Having purchased the above Cargo, we are pre pared to sell the Bame Cheap, either delivered or at ship's side. Those desirous of laying in a Winter Supply should not loose this opportunity of doing so. W. & G. WIN STONE. THE Misses Craig's Pupils will assemble on Monday, 24th instant.—Grahame street, April 13, 1876. MISSES BEALE and LANE beg to inform the Ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that they have commenced business as Milliners pnd Dressmakers in Victoria-street, a few doora from the Royal Mail Hotel, where they are prepared to execute with care and despatch all orders entrvisted to them. A L&.DY can be accommodated with Xjl Furnished Bedroom, and use ol Sitting-room, within two minutes walk of Pobt-offiee.—Apply to ORT, Foßt-office. _____ 0 T ! C E. Impounded by C Eaton, 15th April, three Red and White Heifers, for being at large on the Remuera Highway District. Owner not known. If not claimed within fourteen days from \hls notice, they will be sold to defray expenses. E. RICHARDS, Poundkeeper, Newmarket. April 18, 1876. , :%. L A UCKLAND AND A. » orth shobe steam $&s^. FERRY Co. (LIMITED). The Share Register will be Oloesd from Wednesday till Thursday, 20th instant, at noon, when a Dividend of 5 per cent, on the Capital of the Company will be pa.d. B/ order of the Directors. ■ H. W. HEATH, Manager. April 18, 1876. BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. The Annual Public Meeting of the above will be held in the Hall of the Young Men's Christian Asso ciation on Wednesday, the 19th instant, (to-morrow) Chair to be taken at 7.30 p.m., by the Yen. Arch deacon Maunaell. ._„--. Addresses will be aelivered by Rev. E. C. Stewart, late Secretary to the Church Missionary Society, Calcutta; Ksv. B. Backhouse, and other geatlemen. Collection at the close. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. _oL _ AUTUMN MEETING. EASTEB MONDAY, APRIL 17, AND QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, MAY 24, 1876. WM. PEROIVAL, Secretary. Auckland, April 4,1876. TO be Worked at Onehunga the com ing season, a pure-bred Berkshire BOAR, at the low price of 5s per Sow.—R. Bilkey and Sons. April 13,1876. O ECRUITS WANTED. AUCKLAND VOLUNTEER ENGINEER ; COMPANY. Being the beginning of the Volunteer year, a dozen or moro eligible Men can "be taken on the strength of the above Company. Particulars of admission can be ascertained on application to any ot the Officers. WM. ANDERSON, Cavtain Commanding.



[Established 11 Tears.] WB E A L, o new and second-hand Clothier and Genbbal Dealer, Wellesley-strect East. Clothing bought, sold, and exchanged. N.B—Arrangements can be made for the Purchase of Clothing, Books, &c, at private houses. TIjCKLAND SHIPWRIGHTS' PRO- J\. TECTION SOCIETY. NOTICE TO SniP-BTJILDBRS AND SHIP OWNERS. At a Special Meeting of this Society, held last night, it waa resolved that in consequence of the depression in the t>ado, the wages bo Itoduced One Shilling per day on old work and One Shilling per day on now work, so that tho llato of Wages on and after Monday, 24th April, will be 10s. per day on new work, and 11s. per day on old work J. H. CORNISH, ttecretaiy. TTOBSON COMPANT,~ATk. V. The Monthly Inspection Parade is Postponed until Tuosday next, 25th instant. JAMES MULHOLLAND, Secretary. ~A TJCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. XJh. . ——— Members of the Committee are informed thut the meeting will be held at Mr Stone's office, Queen street, at 4.30 on WEDNESDAY next, instead of on Monday, as previously advertised. The annual matches take place as follows: —Ist match, for Mr Bock's Cup and money prize 3, on Friday, the 21st instant, at 8a m. sharp. Competitors in this match must be in uniform. 2nd match, for Kvunino Star Cup and Modal, and money prizes, on Saturday, tho 22nd, at 2 p.m. sharp. Tho N. U, Medal will be awarded to tho highest aggregate scorer in the two matches. All intending competitors must pay the'r subscriptions on or before Saturday, the 15th instant. Bo admission whatever after that date. D. TCKLLY, \ Hon. GEO. KITCHEN', J Secretaries. NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Oapital, paid up and invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIBE of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. , Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels Bisks on Specie subject to special arrangementß. LOSSES PBOMPTLY PAIDJ RKO. P. PIERCE. Malinger *1- ~P 0R LEVUKA DIRECT. Sreaw.. "^LLEWELLYN Will leavo TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), at Twsive o'clock noon. FOR WAITARA DIRECT. _ \BF The s.s. GO-AHEAD On THURSDAY next, at 2 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. ■&3s^, ~£T 0R SYDNEY AND f^infS&k MELBOURNE. w3Bl£3&a£B!uSt!P The fast and favourite s.u.- HERO, Captain Loo an, will leave Auckland as above on SATURDAY, the 22nd instant, at 12 o'clock noon. Outward Cargo will not be received on board after 10 o'clock on Saturday forenoon. Passages must be engaged at our office. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. IC, Queen-street, April IS, 187 C. FOE SALE, 6 years' Lease of a Boarding House, doing a fair trade. Furniture and Effects can be taken at a valuation.—For parti culars, apply at this office. O BE SOLD, a Bargain, a Photo graphic Gallury, in full working order, doing a fair business, with Cameras, Lens, and all requisites. — APP'y to Joseph G. Percy, Saddler, Durham street. FOE, immediate Sale, on easy terms, a comfortable four-roomed House, with good well, &c. and freehofd allotment. 00 x bO feet, in Alma Place, Ireland-street. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR Positive Sale (cheap), a first class BAKERY ; business doing a good trade in Auckland. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, at a Very Low Price, a Partly Improved FARM cf 81 Acres, with House, &c, about 13 Miles from Town. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, < No 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, Remarkably Cheap "a Comfortable Pour-ioomed COTT^ GE, withgood Well, &c, in Russell-street;, feouth Newton. Apply to JOHN SOPPETT, No. 8, Queen-street. ■VT O R T H S H O R Jfi. For Sale or Lease, that Handsome Villa Residence adjoining Devonport Hall, erected by the late D. Burn. Esq, having a well-laid out Orchard and Kitchen Garden ; also a Paddock adjoining—Apply R. and R. Duder, House and Land Agenta. FOR SALE, a Wheel Shoeing Plate—Apply to A Mackie, Coach Builder, Durham-street. MOUNT ALBERT. To let, for three years, a well finished 7-roomed House, with every convenience, back-house, cow shed, good view, etc., etc., together with 5 acres of of first-class volcanic soil, good orchard and garden. K. C. GREENWOOD, Land and Commission Agent, Market Houbo. TO LET, in Parnell, a nine-roomed House, furnished.—For particulars, apply to Captain McGregor, on the Wharf. '_ TO LET, a five-roomed House, in Hardinge-street.—Apply to Mrs Thos. Craig, Grahame-atreet. O LET, Two good Rooms in a private house, Euitable for two ladies or a married couple.—Apply at this office. TO LET, a House of six apartments, in the Karangahape Boad, oppesite Mr Nathan's residence.—Apply to A. Somervell, West-street, Newton. nno LET,~front Bedroom, comfortably * furnished, suitable for one or two single gentle men, with or without board; five minutes from Queen-stteet. Piano, no children.—Apply this office. DEVONPORT (North Shore) — Several Houses to Let, famished and unfur nished.— R^a^dß^Uider^HOTßeAgents^^j TO LET, an eight-roomed House opposite Mr Reader Wood's, Brighton Boad, Parnell.—W. Flood, 5, Insurance Bui'dings. Ttfp O T I C E. I am the only direct importer of T. Russell and Sons Gold and Silvar Watches. Foi\proof, compare my prices to others in the Trade. Orders taken for clans of Watch, and 10 per, cent chargad ovor expenses F. H. Lewisson keeps the lar«est assortment of Geld and Silver Watches in jtfew Zealand. P. H. LEWISSON, Opposite the Union Bask. VB~ Price List of Watches sent free of Cost. T ODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. Ji i A Lodge of Instruction will be held at the Lodge room on Tuesday, the 18th inetant, at 7 30 p.m. W, CHAS. WALKER, R.W.M. rpo STONE WALL BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 4 o'clock on Monday, 24th Instant, for Building about 50 0 ains Stone Wall J. D. JACKSON, Onehnaca. PEERAGE! PEERAGE! Wanted to Purchase, a ropy of Biirke's " Extinct and Dormant Peerages of Scotland." Must contain Lord Lindores and Lord Newark Peerages. State of binding no consequence.— Applyjto " Peerage," Post Office, Hamilton, Waikato.



P SINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee—B. J. De Lias. LAST NIGHTS OF MR. AND MRS. F. M. BATES. IHI3 (TUESDAY) EVENING, for the Last Time, and by Special Desire, the great sensational drama, in five acts and a prologue, entitled, THE STREETS OP NEW YOEK; OR, The Poor of a Great Citt ! To-morrow Evening1—" Frou Frdh." Friday Evening — Grand Fashionable 'Night!— Complimpntary Benefit to Mrs. Bates —Special Pro gramme !—" Honeymoon" and " Guy Manuering." pITYHALL. CEAD MILLE FAILTHE. TO-NIGHT r~J°" NIGHT! TRIUMPHANT SUCCESS OP EVERETT'S ORIGINAL GREAT HIBERNICON! 08, MIRROR OV IRELAND, ooMPEisnra FORTY MA.GNIFICENT VIEWS OF THE CHOICEST IRISH SCENERY!!! Among which may be specially mentioned, UPPER AND LOWER LAKES OF KILLARNEY, SACKVILLE-STREET, DUBLIN, St. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL (By Night), FAMOUS MEETING OF THE WATERS, &c. DUBLIN BAY (changed from Day to Night, &c.) THE COMEDIES (Written expressly for the Great Hibernicon by Garnet Walsh, Esq , Melbourne, and E. Lewis Scott, Esq., Sidney), are supported by the following powerfm cast: MISS A. STONES AM as Mollie (Barney's Sweet heart) MISS DE VERE, as Charlotte (Sister to Tourist) MB. C. HOLLO WAY as Pcabody Doolittle (Tourist) MB. JOHN P. O'NEILL as Barney (the OuideJ MB. OH AS WALLA OB (the Hon. Julius Fhtfferdorf Cuffcc, Esq.,,VaUt to Tourist) MB. HY. BYAN, as Muldoon (Pig and Whistle Hotel) MB. JOHN COUGHLAN (the Irish Piper). THTC MUSICAL PORTION OF THE ENTER TAINMENT under the supervision of LUSCOMK SEARJSLL, the Talented Composer ana Pianist. MR JOHN COUGHLA.N'S (the Celebrated Irish Piper) SELECTIONS EVEHY EVENING. Doora open at 7 30; commence at 8. D2T PfiICES OF ADMI3SION-3S, 2a. ana la. GRAND MATINKK on SATURDAY, April 22, for Schools and Families, commenting at 230 pm. Admission .- Adult, Is; Children, Gd. D. EVERETT, Proprietor. CHAS. HOLLOWAY, Stage Manager. T OENE-STREET HALL. SPORTS! SPORTS! SPORTS! MX. AND MBS. "WILTSHIRE Will commence their Great Feata TO-NIGHT! TONIGHT! Go and see the Great 1,000 Mile Walking Match, accompanied by the Greatest Female Pedestrienne in the World! Doors open day and night. See bills. HOPE OF AUCKLAND TENT, 1.0. R., S.U. NOTICE. On account of an error on the part of the Letting Committee of Lome-street Hall, we are compelled to hold our Tea and Concert in the Temperance Hall, Albei t-street. 10. R., S. O. , Hope of Auckland Test. Annual Tea and Concert to be hold at the Tem peranoe Hall, Albert-street, on WEDNESDAY, 19t,h April Chair to be taken by His Worship the Mayor. , Tea at half-paßt 6 ; Concert at 8 o'clock. A dmlssion to Tea and Concert, Is 6d ; Concert only, la. PROGRAMME— Speech—His Worship tho Mayor Piano Solo—Herr Batschkow Report of •*ecret»ry Song, Kathleen Mavourneen- Miss Edger Reading—Mr McMaster Sorg, " Magic of Mutic"—Mi's Mitchell Instrumental Duet SODg—Mr Harding Intermission of Ten Minutes. Piano Solo—Miss,Edger Song—Mr Ryan Speech—Mr Memua Song (Muriell)—Mrs Mitchell Recitation —Miss v. Carr Song Comic, "Bother the MenI '—Mr D. Robertson Song, Sea'st Thou at Even—Miss Jidger Piano Solo—Beer Butpchkow GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. DIOCESAN Choral A ssociation.— Eaßter Soiree, at St. Matthew's Church, To morrow (Wednesday), at 7 p.m. ATERLOO QUADRANT Boarding and Day School, conducted by Airs. Norman. The Second Quarter of the year will commence on Wednesday, 19th April, 1876 ISS WAIT'S Seminary for Young Ladies, New North Road.—Duties will be resumed on Wednesday, the 19th instant. A LADY from Paris is prepared to give Lessons in French at Pupil's residences. £1 10s per quarter ; two Lessons a week Terms in advan o.—Apply, '• Education," Post-office, Short land-strest, Auckland. LEVi W. EATON HAS received instructions from H. S. Meyers, ti sell by aiiclion, as soon as landed from the Bella Mary, of which due notice will be given, 400 cases APPLES, assorted qualities. • MELBOURNE-MADE CLOTHING, CRIMEAN SHIRTS, SUPER WATER c • PROOF CLOTHING, FRENCH MEKINOS, FKENCH TWILLS, LUS TRES, REPPS.' BLANKETS, NECK TIES, FELT HATS, CARPET AND BLACK BAGS, PORTMAInTEUS, AND A VARIETY OF GOODS IN THE SAME LINE. E. ft H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at an early date, ■without reserve, to close consignments, a large parcel of the above, due notice of which will be given in a future issue. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19. VALUABLE JEWELLERY. IN AN INSOLVENT ESTATE. npHE subscribers have received in- JL stmctions fmm Messrs Baud and Co ,to sell at their stores, near the new Theatre, on Wednesday nest, 19ill instant, at 11 o'clock, A Valuable Assortment of Jewellery, Fancy Goods, *c , belonging to a Southern insolvent estate, comprising vety handsome Negligees, Gold Brncelets, set with precious stones; Gold Lockets, rubi' s and pearls ; Cameo and Gold Brooches llano some Sots Brooches and Earrings, Pearl Card Oses, Ladies' Com panions. Gilt Watch Stands, Fancy Inkstands, Gilt Scent Cases and Bottles. Field Glasses, Purses, Caid Rack, Masonic aprons, &c. ; Also, at 12 o'clock,— Paints, Sqnp Powder, Coloured Glass, Patent Kolle-'Jlate, White Enamelled and Stained Enamelled Glares, Window Glass, Little Stra'n^ir »nd Howe's Sewing Machines, Aqua graphs, Oleographs, Autotypes, and Chromoa. Now on View at B*i_d and Co's new stores. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. , >



B.TONKS] "~ IR.O.OABR. THURSDAY, APRIL 20. WAIKATO HOPS7~WAIKATO HOPS I B. TONKS AND CO. ARE instructed to sell by auction,, on Thursday, the 2o\h instant, at 11 o clock, 20 bags Waikato Hops J » ™ally magnifies sample EXTENSIVE SALE OF FRUIT, JAM, HOPS, ETC. EX BELLA MARY FROM HOBART TOWN. R. ART HUE WILL sell by auction at his Hart . Queen-street, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock noon, ex Bell* Mary, from Hobart Town, A Lawe and Well-assorted Shipment of Fruit, Jam, &c C—lo7 cases- APPLES, consist of Roach PlppinSj I—lol cases—Golden Pippin, Pearmain, Alexer- X—l2o cases—A lexerder, Ribstone FiPP»V THi.- 37 casts—Horton Pippin Stone Pippin, HH- ai oases—'Wellington Pippin, Berchalls JM—4O cusea-Johnson's Isle of White and W— Koachor, Pippins, Painted Pear- W— 40 cases-mains Addinsong Claygate ana JB— 20 cases- Latnb-abbev Permains, Gfows Xpgs. Blenheim Orange, Golden Harvey, French Crabs, Steel Pippins, Stunner Pippins. Non pareils, Buffens, Pearson 3 Plate. PJsA.RS—NapoleoDjCharmoutelle, Beurro Dielle, Broom Paiki Paris, Sweet. Wilson—so cases Jams, assorted lib tins Johnson Bros-100 cases Jams, assorted 11D tm3 Hoiryd & Co—so cases Jams, assorted lib tins C—4 bags Onions 2 bales Hops. WEDNESDAY, NOON. MARKET HOUSE, AUCKLAND. POTATOES, ONIONS, CHEESE, FOWLS, ■ POT PLANTS. E, C. GREENWOOD WILL sell by auction at the Market House, on Wednesday next, the 19th instant, at noon, 150 bags of first-class Onions in lots to sul purchasers. 10 tons ot Superior Potatoes 2 tons of Iron Bark Pumpkins 100 Choice Plants, in pots. Fowls, Choese, and other marketable com modities, R. CV GREENWOOD. FRIDAY, APRIL 21.. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. TflE subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, the 21st instant, at 11 o'clock, General Household Furniture, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE &^SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MAY 2nd. BY ORDER OF THE AUCKLAND IM PROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. GRANT & MORTON HAVE been favoured with instruc tions to Lease by public auction, at their mart, Tuesday, May 2nd, at 12 o'clook noon, NINEY-NINB YEARS' LEASE OF MAGNIFI CKNT .RESIDENCE SITES, ALBERT BAR RACK RESERVE. Section 3—3 Large Allotments, Nos. 13, 14. and 15, having 58 feet frontage to the Park Road, with a " depth of 169 feet Section 3—2 do., 67 feet by 169 feet, fronting Alfred staeet Section 3—l do., Corner of French ana O'Rorke streets Section 3—3 do., 65 feet by 182 teet, fronting O'Rorke street ' ■ Section 4-3 do., 60 feet by 150 feet, fronting O'Rorke street The above are the only unsold Residence Sites re maining in the Park. Sections 4, 6, and 6-Building Allotments, having frontages to Wellesley-street East, Rutland-street, Howe-street, and Abercroinbie-street. The Auctioneers would call special attention to this S&'e, which affords the last opportunity to com mercial men of securing sitss for Villa Residences in . the Albert Park Reserve. ' The Lots specified above are the only ones uniiold, and some of them are larger than those previously , offered. The handsome and substantial buildings erected and in course of erection on this Reserve will mahe the locality the most attractive and charming as well as most convenient for gentlemen having business in the city. ATTJiFTION is also called to the'ALLOTMENTS In WELLESt/EX-STREfcT EAST, which as BUSI NESS SITES are unquestionably FIRST-CLABS, us this street is the MAIN THOROOGHFARE from the CITY, with largely increasing suburbs. V&~Pv/rcliasers may build in wood on any part the property. Lithographe Plans can be obtained at the Mart, and the Offices of tho Improvement Commissioners. Conditions of sale and all particulars on application to Auctioneers. T^ O T I O E. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. Between Meybick Lally, of Auckland, .In the Province of Auckland, in the Colony of New ; Zealand, Gentleman, Plaintiff, and Thomas Bray, of the same place, Settler, Defendant. Whereas by virtue of a Writ of Fieri Facias issued herein, ordering me that of the real and personal property of the above-named Detendant, Thomas Bray, I should cause to be made the sum of Fifty-five • pounds and twelve shillings, together with interest 1 on the said sum at the rate of Eight pounds pr cen tum per aunum, from the fifteenth day of February now last paßt, with costs of the said Writ and , Warrant thereon, besides Sheriff's Poundage, Offi- ' cerß' Fees, and other fees and expenses of execU" tion. Nbw, I, Henry Colin Balneavis, Sheriff of the District of Auckland, do hereby give notice that I Bhall cause to be sold, by public auction, by Richard Arthur, at his auction mart, Queen-street, Auckland, on the 20th day of July, one thousand eigat hundred and seventy-six, at the hour, of twelve o'clock noon, unless the said sum of Fltty-flve pounds and twelve shillings, and interest thereon as atoro said, with cost of Writ and Warrant, Sheriff's Pound age, Officers' Fees, and other fees and expenses thereon, as aforesaid, be sooner paid, all the Estate, Right, Title, and interest of the said Thomas Bray in and to all that piece or parcel of Land in the Pro vince of Auckland in the Colony of New Zealand," being Lot number seventeen, of section number one of the subdivision into sections and lots of allotment number nioe, of section number seven of the suburbs of Auckland, in the Parish of Waitemata and Connty ot Helen, And in and to all that piece or parcel of Land in the province and colony aforesaid, being lots numbers three and four of section number one of the subdivision into sections and lots of allotment number nine, of section number seven of the suburbs of Auck land aforesaid. With all the buildings erected upon the said pieces or parcels of land, or either of them. And I further give notice that the Estate or interest Of the said Thomas Bray in tespect of the aforesaid -lands so intended to be sold, consists in his being entitled to an estate for life in and to tho said lands under and by virtue of the limita tions contained in a deed of conveyance, made the third day of May, One thousand eight linn red and seventy-one, between the said Thomas Bray of the first part, Joseph May of the second part, Mary Stewart of !"ie third pa.i, and Thomas John Bray Stewaii of 'le fourth part, end registered in the Deeds Register Office for the Province,of Auckland as Number 43448, whereby the said Land and Pre mises hereinbefore described were and do now stand limited (amongst other limitations) to t&e use of the said Thomas Bray, and his assigns, for during the term of his natural life. And all the said lands, and all the Estates and Interests of the said Thomas Bray therein and thereto, have been taken by me in execution at the suit of the said Meyrick Lally. the Execution Creditor. The name and address of the Solicitor for Meyrick Lally, the 8 id Execution Cre ditor, ih Edmund Augnbtijslvlackechnie.ot Wyndham sireet, in the City of Auckland, in the Province of Auckland, aforesaid. ' Dated the 17th day of April, 1876. H. Q. BALNEAVIS, ■ .. , Sheriff. MAOCOBJSIIOKOndMAOKECHNXE, Solicitors, Wyndham-Btrset, Auckland.