The performance of the Interesting burlesque of •Ghilperic" was repeated list evening before a capital audience. The leading chßioters were ably sustained br Miss Lrdia Howarde, Mademoiselle Navaro, Mißs Jennie Hye, and Messrs Powei, Collier. Searle, and others Ilia worktt of the scenic artist are admirab y executed and adds artistically to the burlesque of " ChUperie," wliicii will be repeated this evening. ODDFBLLOWSHIP. The monitors of the Fountain of Friendship of Lodge of Cddfellows held tbeir thirtieth anniversary last evening in L^mestreet Hall. The table was loaded with good things, of which the brethren haopily partook. Mr aeighway, N. 0., occupied the chair and Mr Goodwin, G.M., the vice-chair. Mr Scaring Matthews, secretary, theu Bpoke on their position and prospects. The nainber of members on their list was 290, with a prospect of shortly reach- Ing 300 The Fountain of Friendship w«*s the strongest lod^e in the North Island. The lodge waa possessed of a'-iout £12,000, invested in property. Their debts amounted to £1,000, £500 of which ha believed would be paid at the end of the present quarter, Tke Cook-st:eet Hall was let to Mr Coupland at a yearly rental of £590. Afcer enumerating other particulars of a financial character. in favor of tha soundness of iheir position, the honors of tho order were then given, and Brother C'oombe3 gave iuteresting information relating to Oddfellow»hip generally in New Zealand. Brother Taylor, of the Watkato Lodge, Brother Cole, o£ the Good Intent. Brother i.aneley, of the Foresters, and Brother Wood, of court Zealand!*, t ok part in the proceedings and delivered practical speeches on the utility of association to the community wholly and individually. M». cticny provided refreshments in a handsome manner, and the Qobson Band under the guidance of efficient Bnidniaater McComish, played appropriate selections of music between tha speeches Tne entertainment waa of an agreeable and lively character, and closed with a b .11, which was wcl a attended by the brethren, their wivos, sweetheartsl nd daughters. DEVO?>POE,T HVLL A musical and literary entertainment in connection with the Devonport AVesleyan Suuday-school will take place in the schoolroom this evening, to con sist of musical [elections by an efficient choir, and readings, songs, and recitations by ladies and gentle men who have kindly promised to render assistance by thair talents towaras a laudable ooject. The programme may be seen in our pages HEWMAHKEr ball. The opening of the Neirinirket Hall will take place this evening at eight o'clock under the presi dency of his Honor the Superintendent. The enter tainment will consist of two parts fully charged with choice samples of noetry, music and moral advice in sensible prose. Mr Brown wiil conduct the music, and Mr "Withefoid wiil give an t-ye to the practical part oi the business. Mr Crowther will run special 'busse3 from Auckland to the Hall. THE LYNCH FAMILY. These favorite bellringera rang out their final chimes and changes to the people of Auckland last evening in the City Hall. The programme was simi lar in character and spirit to those Which had gone before, including selections by Mr Statham, comic sonea by Mr Keeley, and a variety of soul-stirring tunes on the bells by the members of the Lynch family. The evening was thoroughly enjoyable, and at its close the family packed up and started by steamer to the Thames, where they will endeavour to gratify the people of Grahamstown with sweet soueds from the magic bells. ALICK O'BRIEN. We remind our readers that the farewell benefit to Alick O'Brien will be given on Thursday evening next in the City Hall. As a comic actor Alick O'Brien ranks in the first list, a* tho3e who have witnessed his humourous performances well Know, but AJUotc, though excellent in his line, cannot be stationery, and so, in accordance with the law of destiny, the favorite Auckland comic is absut to pass over to Sydney by the Hero His numerous friends, there fore before his departure, are desirous of giving him a beneflt concert, and for this purpose have prepared the O'Brien programme, consisting of Irish, £utoh, and Negro songs, hornpipes, golden shoe and double dances interspersed with instrumental and comic songs. Alick O'Brien himself will appear as "Sala mander Sam."

PRESENTATION TO G. M. REED, ESQ.

Last night the employes of this journal gave a farewell supper to the late editor,Mr George McCullagh Reed on the eve of his departure for Dunedin to lake charge of the Otago Guardian and Dunedin US veiling News. The services of Mr Stewart, of the Albert Hotel, were called into requisition upon the occa sion, and that gentleman provided an excel lent spread, to which full justice was done by about five and thirty guests. The chair was ably filled by Mr T. W. Leys, thfi suc cessor to Mr Reed in the editorial chair, who was faced by Mr Barton in the vice-chair. After the viands had received due attention, and the glasses charged with the liquids selected from a capital wine-card, the Chair man, having first read a letter from Mr Luckie apologising for his inability to be present, gave the first toast, viz. : " The Queen and the Constituted Authorities." This was drunk with enthusiasm. Following on this was the toast of the evening, " Our Guest," which was also given from the chair. Mr Leys, in his remarks, dwelt at some leDgth upon the opportunities he had enjoyed of seeing Mr. Reed "behind the scenes," and he was happy to assure them, though there was little necessity for it perhaps, that he was not the ogre which some people imagined, but, on the contrary, a man of kindly and generous impulses, and one of whose friendship any man might bs proud (hear, hear.) The speaker referred to Mr. Reed's fearless advocacy of the popular cause, and concluded by stating his conviction that Mr. Reed would be as useful and as successful in correcting abuses in Dunedin as he had been in Auckland. (Cheers.) Before he sat down Mr. Ley 3 presented to Mr. Reed, in the name of the staff of the Evening Star a handsome frosted silver apergne as a testimonial of the esteem with which the recipient had always been held during his connec tion with the Star, and the regret the donors felt at losing him. The toaat was drunk most enthusiastically and with musical honors. Mr. Reed, whose rising was greeted with renewed cheering, respon ded, in very feeling terms, paying a graceful complement to the business capabilities of Mr. Brett, which had contributed in no small degree to the success of the Star, and re ciprocating the assurance of the friendly relations which had always existed between the proprietors and the staff. The speaker referred in terms of praise to his suceesssor, and after thanking the Chairman and the rest of the donors for their handsome present, proposed "Success to the Evening Star," coupled with the name of Mr. Brett. Due honors having been paid to the toast, Mr. Brett, who occupied the seat on the right of the Vice-chairman, mado answer in a speech replete with compliments to Mr. Reed's ability, and acknowledging the prin cipal part it had filled ia its career of success. Now that Mr Reed was going away, the fentleman of whom Mr Reed had spoken as aving ably conducted the Star during his absence in very critical times politically, would -fill his place as editor. He proposed success to the Otago Guardian, Evening News, and Southern Mercury, —Mr Reed briefly responded, taking the opportunity to thank Mr Brett for a very beautiful parting present which he had received from that gentleman, namely—four silver-plated vege table dishes and covers, handsomely en graved. He alluded to the fight he had already had with the typographical society of Dunedin, and expressed Lis confidence that in the future his relations with the Society would be more friendly. The following toasts were then proposed, drunk, and responded to : " The Literary Department," proposed by Mr Barton, re sponded to by Messrs Leys, King, and Black man. ' 'The Printing Department, "proposed by Mr Blackman, responded to by Messrs. Bar ton, Pollock and Brame. "The Commercial Department," proposed by MirTjtiPoUock, responded to by Messrsßeaumont, Witßeford, and Dufaur. " The Ladies," by Mr Dufanr, replied to by Messrs Bakewell and Lepine. " The Press of Auckland," proposed by Mr King, responded to by Mesßrs. Spragg and Plunkett, and "Mr Sibbin," proposed by Mr Brett, and responded to by Mr Sibbin. "The Chairman," the " Host and Hostess," and a finale of " Success to Mr Reed and Mr Brett in their separate walks of life " concluded the the speechifying, after which, conviviality was indulged in till past midnight. The staff's testimonial presented to Mr Reed was from the well-assorted stock of Mr Kohn, and Mi Brett's present from Mr Lewisson's exten sive Both had appropriate in scriptions.

There is a talk of establishing a mission church on top of the Rocky Mountains. That would be a good miasionairy station.

being stabbed in the street at Onehunga , caused an unusual stir in that quiet town -1 ship. It appears that a seaman, named Antonio Marco, a Corsican, who had just shipped in the Ladybird, was walking down the street in front of Vause's Store in com pany with another man, when they met three seamen belonging to the Ladybird, in whose company was a fireman named Jamea Wil liamson, who had been in the Ladybird for merly for some time. Some words were ex changed which resulted in an altercation between Williamson and Marco, and imme diately Williamson cried out he was stabbed. Marco waa seen to cast something away from him, and rush down in front of Mclntyre's forge. Marco ran off a little distance, and seeing the crowd about him, and fearing a rush, he called out that he had a six-barrelled revolver and would shoot any man who came near him, but Constable Greene, who ia not afraid of a sixteen-barrelled revolver, ran up and secured the assasin. Williamson mean while rau into the Manakau Hotel, under the belief that Marco was chasing him, and was found by the cook ia an exhausted state from loss of blood. Dr Zinzan was sent for, and dressed the wound which was inflicted with a sheath knife. The knife appears to have been stopped by the bone, a nasty gash being caused, but it is hoped nothing fatal. This morning our reporter saw the wounded man, and from him obtained the following account :—"I and a few mates were strolling along the street, when a foreigner was pointed out to me as being one of the hands lately gone on the Ladybird. As we came up to him I asked if he was one of the chaps going to work on the steamer. 1 then received a blow on the chin with a stone he had in his hand, and then a dull pang on ' my left breast, which I at first thought was with the stone, but the blood gushed out and I called out I was stabbed. Marco ran off a short distance and then I saw him turn round and round toward me. The barman of the Manukau Hotel called out, " Jem, he's after you again !" I then ran through the bar and hid in the back of the house. I called the cook to bring me a bucket of water and a chair, but he was deaf, and did not for some time hear. Williamson appeared in great pain, he denied having given provocation to Marco. The cook on being questioned by our reporter said—" I heard cries for help, and on going to see what was the matter found Williamson all of a heap on the floor. He said : "Oh Tom, plant me, hide me. I'm stabbed, and the fellow is after me again." This morning Marco was brought before J. Roborton, Esq., J.P., and remanded till to-morrow. He says he was insulted first by Willarnson. Marco had come from Auckland and joined the Ladybird yesterday to take the place of some of the old crew who are leaving on ! account of a reduction in the wages. ,

DEPARTURE OF THE CITY OF AUCK LAND.

This favorite clipper passenger ship left for London yesterday evening. There was the usual stir on the wharf with people who had congregated to see the last of the good ship forjsix months to come, or to bid farewell to their friends who were r«turning as passen gers to England on board. The " Citj" being known as a comfortable sea-worthy ship, ia always patronised by a crowd of passengers, and no exception was made to the rule on this occasion. Their names have been already published. They were taken off to the ship by one of the North Shore Ferry steamers during the day, and the moment of the steamer leaving the wharf was made the signal for a farewell demonstration. As our readers are aware, Captain Rails has his wife and family with him on board. Both the Captain and Mrs Rails have ingratiated themselves with the citizens and merchants of Auckland by their courtesy and affability, for which they are widely known. They take with them our kindly wishes for a prosperous and speedy voyage. The ship is in splendid sailing trim, drawing 16 feet 4 inches affc by 15 feet 4 inches fore'ard, or nearly a foot deeper all along than she was on starting for her last homeward voyage, when she was too light for heavy weather. We shall expect this time to hear of her makiDg the run under ninety days. - At five o'clock yesterday after noon she got under weigh, and with a vary light breeze dropped down to the North Head. The strong tide and the northerly wind compelled her to anchor in Rangitoto Channel at sunset, where she has been dur ing all to-day. She got under weigh this morning about nine o'clock, and proceeded to beat up. She would probably weather Cape Colvillo before sundown to-night.

CITY AUDITORS.

(To the Editor of the Star.)

Sir, —In reply to Ratepayer No. I in your last night's issue, I need only say that lie will find in my letter in last Friday's Star, I dis tinctly state the only check the ratepayers have on illegal expenditure by the Council is the right of disallowance conferred by the Act on the auditors. That right Mr Fraser and my self have exercised —we have no doubt cor rectly—and the Council doubtless saw we were right, as when the matter was brought up at the last annual meeting, the question was shelved by a motion to defer its discussion until the city solicitor's opinion should be obtained. Ratepayer No. I says it is proposed "to allow this spectal rate to lapse for a year or more ;" this is illegal. Sec. 243 of the Act says : —" Every such special rate shall without any further proceeding by the Council or other wise be and continue to be an annual recurring rate." The letter from Ratepayer No. 2 calls for little comment. A person who pretends not to understand, and garbles and twists what one has said to the very opposite meaning of one's words, is not worth replying to. I should not notice his letter but that he says my "mo desty is incomparable." I take it the rate payers do not ask for modesty as a desirable qualification in an auditor, but rather that he should be self-reliant enough to act on his be lief of what is lawful and right.—l am, etc., J. Waymouth. 33, Exchange Buildings, 29 th February, 1876.

At Messrs B. Tonks and Co.'s sale to-day seven different lines of sugar were quitted at the following prizes : £23, £25 ss, £25 10s, £28, £28 12a 6d, £29, and £29 2g 6d. 601 pockets in all were sold. The com petition was keen and the biddings spirited. The prices realised were such as should have satisfied both vendor and buyer. A line of New Zealand maize was sold at 3s 6d per bushel.

Carnatic shipment to hand! New Carpats just opened "up. The very large demand for Hollo way and Garlick's Carpets has decided 'them to comply with the wishes of their friends and customers in entering thoroughly into the i House Furnishing business.

Having secured the services of Mr K. Oranwell (late Cranwell and Co., Shortland streefc) is sufficient guarantee that they will keep Furniture of tirst-class workmanship, and at the moat reasonable prices it can be produced at. They inlend keeping Goods to auit all classes, and purchasers are invited TO INSPECT THEIK STOCK.

Funerals Furnished at Moderate Charges by Holloway and Garlick, Cabinet Makers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, Drapera, Clo thiers, &c, City Hall, Queen-street, Auck land.



WANTED, an experienced Nurse ; mast be able to sew. Also Seamstress.—E. Henry's Registry office, Shortland-stieet. ANTED, instruction for a Youth in the Maori language, so as to be able to express himself.—Address XL, Star Office.



WANTED, a. respectable Lad. Wm Leys, Bookbinder next door above t Siar Office. '» ""■■ I "•■• ANTED, a few good workii hands for the Bush —Apply to Christopl: Gardener, Contractor, Awitu; or to E. Gibbons a: Co , Onehunga. ANTED, by a situation by young woman as Waiteress or Housemai understands all kinds of family sewing.—Addn EMM, at this office. ANTED, a good General Servai accustomed to young children; referenc required.—Mrs J. \V. Preece, Grafton Road. ANTED, 50 Pick and Shov men, and 20 Excavating Drays.—Apply < the works, Fort Britomarfc Point, to-morrow mor ing —Jones and Vare. WANTED, immediately, an expi rienced middle-aged person to take charge a baby. To proceed to Dunedin ia a few week Good wage3.—Apply Mrs G. M. Iteed, North Shon or at t'TAit office WANTED, a House-carpenter. - Apply to R. Smith, Builder, &c, top i Symonds-street, ANTED, 20 good PICK an SHOVEL MEN.—Apply at once to Marti Donaher, Contractor, Freeman's Bay. ANTED Known, F. Me Master i selling his large stock of Drapery an Clothing' at reduced prices. W~ ANTED a good Paste Jfittei Highest wages given. "W. Hyland, Boc Closer ANTED, the Journeymen Tailor to know that Mr Rattray's Tailors are locke out, because they will not accept auy reduction, an. work for less than tenpence per hour.—By order o the Society. ANTED Known, that J. Green Draper, &c, has removed from Hobson Btreet to Thompson's Buildings, Victoria-street. WANTED, a Cook.—Apyly to c Aurora Hotel. "ANTED, a strong Lad to mato himself ceneraly useful.—Apply to H. am P. Gibbons, Grocers, Wellesley-street. ANTED, two Dairies of gooc Fresh Butter; highest market price given Apply to Post-office Store, Karangahape Road. ANTED, four Firemen for the s.s Ladybird; wages, £10.—Apply at once t( NZ.S.S. Co.'3 office, next Post-office, Shortland street. ANTED, a general Servant apply to Mr. Malcolm Banks, Epsom. ANTED, Good Tailors; highest wages given —W. Rattray, 66, Queen-street ANTED to Hire a Spring Cart or an Express and Harness, by the week, tc shift furniture.—W. L. Roth, Cheap Bedding anc Furniture Warehouse, Victoria-street East, next the Greyhound Hotel ANTED KNOWN.—H. Watts has for sale 50 boxes of Tea at 19s 6d 1$ box. or 31bs for 6s, a really vory good tea; good Cheese, 2tt>a for Is; good Onions, 71bs for 6d; Cooking Apples, 4d 1b; Morton's co'ebrated Salmon, lOd pei tin; a lot of Ladies', Gents', and Children's Boob cheap; the balance of the Josephine Kid Gloves, twe pair for Is Gd, damaged ; full-weight Sperms, lid,— H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt-3tre»t. WANTED Known, that from my long experience in the sale and repairs oi Sewing Machines, I am enabled with confidence to state that the Howe shuttle Machine is without exception the best one made. It is bolter in principle, better made, has a, larger shuttle, use a smaller needle for the same size thread, makos a better stitch, ia simple and loss liable 1o get out of order than any other. I have just received the first consignment per s.s<. Hero. Weekly or monthly payments.—GEO. W. HE3LOP, Engineer, Agent, Tho Fitting Shop, Short land-street. TIT A N T E 5; * ' Intending Purchasers of Riding Saddles and Bridles, &c, to nspect my 50s. Saddle, and Cs. 66. Bridle; by far the best value in Auckland. All other goods proportionately cheap. Save Iho Importer's profit, by buying direct from W. S. Jones, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Importer and Manu facturer. Queen-street, ANTED to be Known, Mr. Tur ner, Hydro,; athist (Jate Ship Surgeon), is not practicing as a Medical Doctor, but that the theory of his practice is pure air, diet, exercise, dry heated air, and applications of hot and cold water. Consultations free, at the Turkish Baths. L~OST~or STOLEN, a Sm.thfield Cattle Dog, named " Rover," Black, with s-hort Tail. The first prize-taker of the last show in Murket House. A reward will bo paid to anyone returning him to Star Office. Anyone retaining him after this date will be prosecuted with the utmost severity of the law. The deg is well known. Tho police are in formed. LOST this morning in Queen or ' 'or Wellertey Streets a Memorandum Book with cover. The-finder will ba rewarded on leaving the same at this office. QUAKERS.—Wanted to Let, the Oldest Established Bakery in the province, now in the occupation of Mr Peters. — Apply to P. Robertson. TO LET, furnished or unfurnished, a House containing 11 rooms, stable and coach-house, flower and kitchen gardens, and 2 acres of land.—Apply on the premiset to C. L. Long1, The Cedars, Onehunga TO LET, on Lease, those command ing premises in Shortland and Fort-streets, known as Hobson's Buildings, at present in the occupation of Messrs. McArthur, Shera and Co. Possession can be given on the Ist July next W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a five-roomed Cottage, with good well of water.—Mr James Reid, Eden Terrace HPO LET, one or two nice Unfur ■M- nished Rooms a few minutes walk from Union Bank —Apply " E.M ," Stab, office. O LET, Workshops, now used by W. Short, Cabinetmaker; also a quantity of Timber for sale.—Wm. Read, Timber Yard, Grey- Street. mO LET, upper part of House, fur- JL nished, commanding a beautiful view of the harbour; with or without board —Apply office of this paper. rfO LET, in College Road, near Suf ■*- folk Hotel, a four roomed House, good Well of Water. —Apply at Brown's Store, Ponsonby. O LET, the Shop occupied by Mr. T. Barnett, Pork Butche pposite the Thistle Hotel.—Apply to T. Bamett, rk Butcher, next City Hall. >pO LET,, in Seafield View, a com -fl- fortable Cottage. -Apply to T. Peacock, opti • cian, Shortland-street. O LET, a furnished Bedroom.— Apply for address at this office. ' TO BENT.—Wanted a detached Cottage in a quiet locality, in er near town ; rent not to exceed 10a per week.- H, Stab office. A FIRST-CLASS CttANCE FOR A. BUSINESS MAN. To Let or Lease, the Good Templars' Family Hotel and Boarding-house, overlookkg the Government Wharf, Onehunga. The House contains 16 Rooms, besides . Bathroom, Closets, Cupboards, and Store room for passengers' luggage. A good Shop in con nection which would more i han pay the rent. Furr niture can be had at valuation if required. A never ailing well of water on the premises. The present proprietor (Mrs Williamson) giving up owing to fail ng health.—Further particulars can be obtained rom Fleming and Stevenson, Onehunga. ORTH SHORE.—A furnished House to let, with immediate possession.— Apply to R. and R. Duder, House and Lard Agents. OR SALE, a first-class Farm, of 395 acres, with large run for sheep or cattle; a good house, stable, smoke-house, &o. This ia an admirable farm. ■ ■■ H. PARTLNGTON, House and Land Agent, 67, Queen-street. "C*OR Immediate Sale, at very low J_ prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. Apply to ,JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, at Ellerslie, a really good ~nd well-built new House, of 9 rooms, with every convenience for a family, together with large garden well laid out and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, only three minutes' walk from the Railway Station, and fronting on to the main road. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street.



[T Wholesale si&D Ebtai* *c, \Y I«N|E AN D SPIRIT - ST.OB I ■-. ii x .':_ QUBEN--STREET AUCKLAND, J '• T~- Begs aye to return many thanks to the public, I JS their iberal support accorded, him for many ye; ier past. " . ad Having erected splendid Premises on the site the old House which was destroyed by fire, he a now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to hi d; from town or country, with the !ss CHOICEST SELECTION OF "I WINES AND SPIRITS, ITj Comprising— 68 Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Gordon's Sherry pi Champagne—Cliquot's bi Champagne—Perrler, Jouet's 3" Champagne— Moselle, pints and quarts n- Claret-Chateau, Larose Claret—Lafltte Claret—Leoville B" Claret—St Julian's cf Real Old Jamaica Rum :s. Henneß&y's Three Btar Brandy 3; And othei choice brands. ASSORTED CASES! MADE TJP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. of • - BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON D 7 AUGHT. Q Liberal Al owances made to wholesale purchaser; TERMS : ST RICTLY CASH. ~ Spirits Overproof, th same as from bonded Btori 15 sold in any quantity. d ,t JL? HENRY PROBE RT'S d CHEAP & SOUND FURNITURE & BEDDIN" d ESTABLISHMENT, f BOffTOM OF SIIORTLAND-STREBT. J ______ l- Findic g that I have not sufficient room in my prosen h Establishment to show my furniture, Bedding, &c therefore, after careful consideration, I have takei j those moro Central Premises recently occupied b; j Messrs Cranwell and Co., at the bottom of Shortland street, where I intend to carry on the business o \ Cabinet-making, Upholstering, etc.; and having hat . 35 years' practical experience, I shall be able to supply . you with good and sound Furniture, at the verj owest possible pi ices consistent to Quality. 3 Furniture, Mattrasses, and Bedding of every de» . criptlon made to order, and guaranteed to give ever] satisfaction. Mattrasses re-made, Dining and Drawing . room Furniture Re-covered and thoroughly reno- J vaied. , N.B.— The business of China, Glass, and Ear.tbon. ) ware, and Kitchen requisites, &c, will be carrle3 .<qz I as usual in the Old Establishment by Mrs Probert, ! where every order will receive the very best attention. i 1&~ Note the address— ; H. PEOBBET, • Bottom of Shortland-street, > Auckland. rpHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE— POET—Superior Old Eed, in wood and bottle BHEERY— Superior qualities and brands, bottled and in butts, hhds, qr.-casks, and octaves : BRANDY—Hennessy's and Maxell's, in wood and case. Also, fine old Vintages for private families and Bisquit rtu Boucho's and De Laage Fills, in flasks and half-flaska W.I. EUM-30 0.p., in hhds and qr.-caska WHISKY -Dunviile's, Greonless and Colville's Sherriff's Islay, John Fraser's Brackla, and Jame son's in bulk, and Lome's Highland, Dunville's, and Stewart's in cases OLD TOM—Browning's, In bulk Booths', Burnett's, and Bernard's, in case SCHNAPPS—AdoIpho Wolfe and Co.'s, quarts and pints GENEVA—John de Kuyper and Son's Anchor Brand, in red and green cases ; J. H. Henke's Hollands, in stone jars and glass bottles, and Cologne Gin GINGER WINE, in qr-casks and cases CLARiGT—Medoc, Chateau, Margoaux, St Julien, Ac, MARASCHINO—Noyeau, Curagoa, orange and white, and Sarsaparilla BlTTEßS—Seiner's, Angostura, Orange, and Pomer anzen CHAMPAGNE—CIiquot's, Perrler Jouet's, Moet's Collin's, and Tse Lossy* SPARKLING MOSELLE—Dienhard'B quarts and pints LINDEMAN'S CAW AREA HOCK AND CLARET Ist growth AMERICAN LIGHT WINE (Muscatelle) BOTTLED ALK—Bass's, Devenish, Tennant's, Allsopp's, and Ind Coope's BOTTLED STOUT—Byass's, Blood's, and Guln ness's »■> • BA>SM PALE ALE, in barrels GROCERIES, comprisinß—Belmont, Ozakerlt, and Field's Candles, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Ronnetta, Saltpetre, Blacking, Blacklead, and Sardines Reckett and Son's FRENCH BLUE TEAS and STJGABS PALE ENGLISH MALT VlNEGAß—Champion's No 24, in half-hhds. CIGARS-No 2 H.B.,in 500 boxes, La Caobas, Al beurne, iquilla de Oro, Alonzo Careche, Sir Robert Peel, Flor de Solor, La Perla del Tabaco,[and Verguero TOBACCO—Vatioua brands PAlNTS—Carson's Anticorroslon, red and stone colour; Blundell, Spence and Co's Genuino Ground and Nos 1 and 2 White Lead, Red Lead, White Zinc, Mid Brunswick Green, and Yellow Paints, Patent Driers, &c. Hodson and Co's White Zinc and White Lead, in 281b drums OILS—Raw and Boiled Linseed in drums and barrelß i Colza in drums, and Oowner's Kerosene NOBLE'S AND HOAEE'S VARNISHES OAK VARNlSH—Blundell, Spence and Co's, In i cases, containing 16 1-gallon tins CORDAGK—Europe, Manilla, Bolt Eope, and Gal vanized Wire Rope Composition Nails for Muntz Metal Morewood and Rogers' Corrugated Galvanized Iron, 7, 8, and 9 feet lengths Planing, Shaping, and Drilling Machines Power Geared fcrew Cutting Gap Lathes, 15,16, and 26 feet beds One three hundred weigh! Steam Hammer. B. C. & Co. have now adopted the method followed by the large London Houses of VATTINQ their WINES and SPIRITS, this having been found to secure the delivery of a higher standard of quality than otherwise obtainable. Original packages delivered from. Bond as heretofore.fvhen required. Indents executed for all kinds of goods. BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed has resumed the business for six years carried on by Mr. Henry Slator, Tea Dealer, Grocer, and Tobacconist, Victoria street, and trusts by vending first-class goods at lowest legitimate cash prices, and giving stiict attention to everybody's wants to merit public confidence and patronage. Special attention will be given to.the Tea and Tobacco branches of the business, in which I have many years experience. I purpose keeping always the same good brands of Tobacco and Cigars as sold by my predecessor. Cash orders delivered any reason able distance; families waited on. Country orders, with remittance, promptly attended to. F. WHITEHEAP, Tea Dealer, Grocer, and Tobacconist, Victoria-street, Auckland. IHE undersigned returns his sincere thanks to his numerous friends and the public for the kind patronage which he has received daring the past six years, and having declined business in favour of the above, trusts they will continue to him the same, feeling confident that with his experience and ability they will be equally well soivcd. HENRY BLATOE. rVWLE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SALE X AND TO ARRIVE : Gourock Canvas, Al Extra Baxter Bro.'u Royal Navy Canvas Christie's Double Crown Canvas Christie's Royal Navy Canvas Gordon's Royal Navy Red Stripe Gordon's Imperial Blue Stripe Leitb. Companies' Canvas Wilson and Cunningham's Canvas Also, 50 cases Muntz Metal ' encases Copper Sheathing And a large stock of Anchors and Chains and General Ship Chandler 7 D. H. MoKENZIE. Auckland November 5' 1876. ONJBY-.TO LEW on"firsiHJlas ß freehold security, at low rates of interest.— R. 0, Dyer, dhortland-stree . ONiSY TO LisND in large or amall Bums at low rate of Interest.-A»ply to Mr. Laißhley, Solicitor, High-street I? KOfl AND SMALLER SUMS wWuV to LEND on Freehold Security, ntereet low if security first-class.—Apply to Elliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street



' ' - ' __' _ ' - " I Directress .'. .. ifliss Lydia kowarao. j. Scenic Artist .. Mr. N. H. Thornton. for LAST NIGHTS! im of o fi H I LPEBIC ! Is Ixo this (tuesday) evening, Lydia Howaede as King of the Gauls Mdlle. Solange Navarro as Landry, the Page! —Mr. Harry Power as Fatout.— Supported by the Company. Reserved Seats may be secured, and Tickets ob tamed, at Upton and Co.'s. Dress Circle Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. Doors open at 7.30, overture at eight sharp. Attendance in Cloak-room. QITY HALL Fob a Short Season, SMITH'S NEW COMBINATION After a most brilliant tour through Victoria and the Southern Provinces. SATURDAY, MARCH 4, GRAND OPENING NIGHT! ». P. H. KIRBY, Agent. JJ A. C. B. S. 5f * AUCKLAND BRANCH, No. 81. - THE ANNUAL BALL '• of above Banch will take place In the CHOKAL HALL, OK FRIDAY, MARCH 17 (St. Patrick's Day.) Dancing to commence at 9 pin, Ladies by invitation circular only. Tickets, 10s 6d, to bo had of Messrs Callnan, Flynn, Dempsey. and the members of the committee. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary. , APBNING GERTICES OF THE . NEW CONGREGATIONAL f CHURCH, I BERESFOKD-STREET. , Sunday, March sth:— Morning Service—Conducted by Rev. E. F. Mac- Niccoii. At the close the Lord's Supper will be administered. Evening— " A Service of Praise," with address by Rev. W. Tinslky. t Thursday Evening, March 9 :— CONVERSAZIONE. SUNDAY SERVTCES to commence at 11 a.m., and 6.30 p.m. i ~ i The Offerings in aid of the Building Fund of the ' New Church. OAKD and Residence for Gentle men.—Apply second house on left hand Bide of College Hill, going up. rjHHE COLONIAL BANK OF JL NEW ZEALAND. Shareholders are reminded that the sth call of FIVE SHILLINGS per thare will be Due and Pay bla on "Wednesday, Ist March next, after which are Interest will be charged on all Overdue Call?. J. 8. WARREN, Branch Inspector. AIKATO STEAM NAVIGA TION AND COAL MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). WAIKATO COAL. The Company supply the above Coal, screened, and of superior quality, at following rates :— aken from truck at any railway station, not less than 5 tons, at 20s per ton. Delivered in town and suburbs at.. ..25s per ton. ' Orders left at office Fort -streetwill be promptly attended to. Terms': Cash on receipt of order. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. bißsjy r<\:i£76 T^EWMARKET PUBLIC HALL. THE CONCERT To celebrate the Opening of tie above Hall, will take place THIS EVENING. To commence at 8 o'clock. Conducted by Mr Joseph Browne. His Honor the Superintendent has consented to preaide. PROGRAMME: Part I. Andante and FiDale Smphonf, Pathetlque(Beethovon) Part Song, German Fatherland Song, Mr Gladwell, Charge of the Light Brigade (Blockley) Part Song, Come old Comrade Song Mr Burnham Glee (Orpheus), Come, Silent Evening Song, Miss Fairburn, Home they brought her Warrior dead (Miss Lindsay) Trio, The Wreath Song, Mis>s Matfarlane, Oh, Take me to Thy Heart -Again Part Song, Sco Our Oars Part 11. Solo (Pianoforte), War March of the Priests—Miss Fairburn Duet, Bxcelsior (Blockley), Mr Brook and Mr Brett Song (violin obligate), See'st thou at Even (Kaliwoods) Quartette, The Three Chafers (Truhn) Song, Miss Brook, The Maiden's Flower Song (Pin suti) Part Song, Onward co Battle Duet, M iss Brook and Mr Brett, The Singing Lesson (Parry) Song, Mr Gladwell, The Pilgrim B Return (Wrighton) Quartette (Orpheus), Maying (Mendelssohn) National Anthim. Tickets may be obtained from any of the Commit tee, or from the Booksellers in Queen-street. J. H. WITHEFORD. Secretary. DEVONPORT WESLEYAN SUNDAY . SCHOOL.. . A MUSICAL and LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT in connection with the above School, will be held in the Devonport Hall, on TUESDAY EVENING, February 29. 1876. Musical Selections by an efficient choir. Readings, Recitations, &c, by members of the Pitt-street Literary Association, and others. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8 o'clock. Tickets, Is each, to be had from Messrs. Welsman, Edson, and McMaster, Queen-street, Auckland; and Messrs. Mays and Duder, North Shore. A special Steamer by the Ferry Company will leave Queen-street Wharf at half-past seven. Return Tickets, 6d. PROGRAMME:— Part I. 1. Overture—Piano 2. Chairman's address 3. Song and Chorus—l'm still a Friend to You 4. Round—When the Rosey Morn 5. Recitation—David and Goliath 6. Song (Lady amateur)— Blind Girl's Dream 7. Duet—Two Flutes 8. Reading from De Witt Talmage 9. Song—White Squall 10. Recitation—Shamus O'Brien] 11. Trio—Canadian Boat Song Interval of 10 minutes. 12. Piano—Grand March 13. Song and Chorus—Ring the Bell Watchman 14. Recitation—Bridge of Sight 15. Round—Hark the Distant Clock 16. Song (Lady amateur)— There's a Silver Lining to ': every Cloud 17. Reading—Touching Story of Geo. "Washington's Boyhood 18. Duet—Larboard Watch 19. Song (Lady amateur) 20. Reading '■! 21. OornetSolo 22. Reading—Paddy and the Bear God'Savk the Queen"! OT. MATTHEW'S C HUE OH. MEMORIAL WINDOW. Tbe subscribers to the above sre requested to meet in Ihe School-room on TUESDAY next, at half-past seven o'clock in the evening. ; Business important. — - W< DOW LADY, fully competent, desires a situation as Housekeeper, Travelling Companion, or any place of trust.—Apply FL, Stab Office. OUND, a Drift Log at"Waiheke Islana, about 16 feet long ; no brana or mar visible. Will be left at Mechanics' Bay office for week, when it will be sold to pay expenses If nojj claimed. —Antonio Dipan,



OATTTEDAY, 4th March, a Lai KJ Train leaves Onebunga for Auckland at 7 p.n returning from Auckland at 11.15 pm. Calls intermediate stations. B By order, £ A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. iMITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOI • KJ Wellington-street. The Evening Classes will be re-opened on MO S BAY, March 6, at 7 p.m. Terms :—Senior Class : English, Arithmetic, Boot keeping, &c, is 6d per week. Junior Elementar " Class, Is per week. French Classes, conducted by Mons F. Peltzei of the College of Henri Quatre, Paris. Terms, 1 per lesson of one hour; three lessons per week, 2 6d. " 0. DENIES keeps constantly • in stock the following makes of machines Newton, Wilson and Co.'a Princess of Wales. How. I Shuttle Machine, Grover and Baker, Singer, Thomas of all kinds, Circular Head, and other manufacturing machines, and therefore can suit all customers. Oil' month's free trial Weekly payments, from 6a.- Great Central Sewing and Washing Machines Depot Queen-street, Repairs done well, cheap, and quickly PROTESTANT ALLIANCE BENEFIT . SOCIETY. The Victoria Lodge will meet at the Christ iai Meeting House TO-MORROW (Wednesday), Marcl 1, at 7.30 p.m. A full attendance requested. Candidates that have not passed the medica examination are re quested to attend at 7.50 to mcc' 1 the Medical Officer. S. 'BROOKING, Sfcreiary TO RENT, a House of six or "seven rooms, within about ten minutes walk of the Army and Navy Hotel.—Apply by letter to Ballln Bros., Auckland. QITY AUDITOKSHTI\ TO THE RATEPAYERS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Gentlemen-,— I beg to intimate that I am a candidate for elec tion as one of the City Auditors, and shall be glad if those who promised to vote for me will come to the poll early and biing as many of their friends as they csn. If elected I shall do my utmost to discharge the duties faithfully and honestly. M. 8. LEERS. mAIRUA GOLD MINING COMPANY X (LIMITED). An Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of the Tairua Gold Mining Company (Limited) will be held at the Company's Office, Bank Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on FRIDAY, 10th March, 1876, at two o'clock in the afternoon. The bnsiness to be transacted at such meeting is as follows :— To consider the advisability of increasing the Capital of the Company to £10,000 by the issue of 5,000 New Shares of £1 (nil paid up). Shareholders to have preference in the allotment of such shares. Or in lieu of the above, it is intended to propose a special resolution— 1. That the Directors be authorised to take im mediate stepß to wind-up the present Com pany, and to dispose of its property either by public auction or private sale to a new Com pany, to be incorporated and called the "Tairna Prospectors Gold Mining Com pany (Limited)," with a Capital of 10,000 shares of 10s (nil paid up), or with such other amount of capital and number and value of shares as the Meeting may deter mine. 2. To propose resolution regarding the allotment of said shares. 3. To propose resolution regarding the disposal of any shares not so taken up or allotted. By order of the Directors. GEO. WINTER, Secretary. Dated at Auckland, 29th February, 1876. "\TATIONAL BANK OF NEW JLI ZEALAND (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that an Interim Dividend for the Half-year ending 30th September, 1875, at the rate 6 (six) per cent, per annum, has been declared by the Directors, and will be paid to the Shareholders whose names appear at this date on the register kept in the colony, on and after 28th inst The Transfer Books will be closed from this date until 6th March. M. ELLIOT, Inspector. Wellington, February 19,1876. NIXON LIGHT HORSE CAVALRY VOLUNTEERS. The District Firing will take place on the Mount Eden Range on Wednesday, Ist March. Squads at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. Ammunition on the ground. ALFRED E. ISAACS, Captain Commanding. IF the person that was seen taking two Flannel Shirts on Friday last does not take them back, I will let the name be known. If com plied with the above, I will say no more about it.— W. Oliver, Newton Road /^.BEAT CLEARING OUT SALE. WILLIAM WILSON Respectfully intimates that in order to Reduce a Heavy Overstock of SUMMER AND AUTUMN MILLINERY, DRESS MATERIALS, &c, He will offer for ONE MO2STH ONLY the whole of his large and well assorted stock at lona fide REDUCED PRICES. Purchasers will find that In every Department, whether in Plain or Fancy Goods, a decided & saving by Purchasing during tliis Sale. The following are a few of the many Cheap Lots being offered :— A large assortment of Japanese Dress Silks at IOJd per yard, formerly sold at Is 4Jd Better qualities proportionately reduced A large lot of Grenadine and Mohair Dress Materials, formerly sold at from 7Jd to 10£ d, all reduced to 4£d per yard A, heavy stock of Piinted Dress Muslins from 3Jd per jard Lot of Lace and Muslin Long Curtains at 6s lid per pair, formerly sold at 10s 6d and 11564 Better qualities proportionately reduced 16 dozen Ladies' Silk Umbrellas at 6s lid each, usually sold at 10s 6d and 11s 6d 8J dozen Gents' Silk Umbrellas at 12a 6d each, worth 21s 75 dozen best Josephine Kid Gloves, just begin ning to spot, and to be cleared out, at Is 3d per pair 1 case Ladies' Linen sets (just opened) Collars, Cuffs, frc, newest shapes, at reduced prices Large lot of Ladies' Silk Scarfs greatly reduced Lot of Children's ditto, all silk, at 6d each The Summer Stock of Millinery, Bonnets and Hats, and Trimmed Hats, at half the former selling prices Lot of Boys' Straw Hats at 9d each Ladies' and Children's Untrimmed Straw and Leghorn Bats, immensely reduced Lot of Infants' Pelessies, Cloaks, Hats and Hoods, and Baby Clothing, very greatly reduced. WILLIAM WILSON, 204 & QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. SOCIETY; OF ARTISTS, AUCKLAND The Society's First 'Winter Exhibition of Worts li black and white, will be held about the Ist day o June next. Bubjecta may be executed In lead pencil, Indian ink, sepia, charcoal, crayon, &&, and must be mounted and framed. J. 6YMONB, Secretary.



fcie undersigned has been DISSOLVED bymutua be consent. The Evening Star will in future be con > i dncied by Mr H. Brett, who will discharge all liabilities of, and tecotve all accounts due to, the lato firm in connection with the said newspaper. G. M. EEED, H. BRETT. j, Auckland, Feb. 26,187(5. Witness—Thos. Budhle, __ _ Solicitor, Ahckland. 'TO CARPENTERS AND PAINTERS. y •*- Tenders will be received up to noon of SATUR DAY next, for Finishing the Interior of the Choral s Hall. a Plans, &c , at my office. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. \ r I LENDERS wanted for the erection : i cij seven-roomed Hcuse »t Ponsonby. Plans B, to be seen at the cffice of D. Goldie, Custom House -1 street. a rfO BUILDERS AND CARPENTERS. • Tenders are invited up to noon of SATURDAY, ; the 4th March, for the Erection of a Dwelling House, , in Pagetstreet, off the Ponsonby Road. Plans and specifications at lny office, Breakwater Road. ROBT. BARTLEY. j February 26,1876. 1 Tj^Oß SALE on easy terms, or to Let 1 -fl- a well-finished Five Roomed Verandah Cottage j. on a large Freehold Allotment in Nelson-street, splendid view, with an entrance from Hobson-street. Apply at the Custom House Hotel, Fort-Btreet. CARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— Apply at the Star Office. LOST a Cow, red and white, in milk, branded (double) J X, the property of T J Smith, Princes-street, Onehunga. Anyone detaining her will be prosecuted.? WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15. TO CLOSE PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTS. GEO. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from Mr. W. J. Cawkwell to sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, the 15th March, at 11 o'clock sharp, The Balance of the Stock of the Crown Distillery— In Bond: 13 qr-oasks Malt Whisky 6 „ Melado Pale Brandy Duty Paid : 100 cases Malt Whiskey 100 cases Melado Pale Brandy Also, Copper Measures, Vats, Taps, Syphons Bottle-racks, Hydrometers, Casks Kegs, Jars, &c, Sundries. (*. Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW. CITY MART. GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, &c. RETAIL DRAPERY STOCK. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, To-morrow ("Wednesday), at 11 o'clock, General Dr&pery, Clothing, &c. Also, Retail Stock of Drapery, &c, removed to room for convenience of sale. Terms at Sale. FRIDAY, MARCH 3. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE &o. t rilflE subscribers will sell at the JL Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 3rd March, at 11 o'clock, GENERAL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MARCH 6. FLOUR MILL, STORE AND BAKERY, AT BOMBAY SETTLEMENT. FOR POSITIVE SALE. HPHE subscribers have received in- JL structions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 6th March, at 12 o 'clock, The FLOUR MILL at Bombay Settlement, within a mile of the Great South Road, and about 8 miles from .Railway Btation. This Mill has been recently erected at great ex pense, is in full working order, and has a never-fail inj> supply of water with a fall of over 20 feet. The water-wheel is 10x43, and driven a four feet pair of French Burr Stones, with Wheat Cleaning Machinery, Silk DressiDg Machine, Hoisting Gear, &c, &c, &c. ALSO, A well-finished STORE and BAKERY, now doing a good business, together with about 20 acres of first-class Land, situated at the Bombay Settlement, Great South Road, now in the occupation of Mr Fleming. For particulars apply toDignan and Armstrong Solicitors, Auckland, or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, ~~ 11 O'clock Sharp. CO^RN EXCHANGE. ______ TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. FLOUR, MAIZE, BARLEY DUST, HAMS, AND BACON, JAMS, &c. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at'the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, Ist March, at 11 o'clock, 400 bags Hassell & Co's Flour, each SOlba 150 sacks Fiji Maize 60 sacks Barley Dust 80 sacks Pollard 200 sacks Bran 17 sacks Hams (Sydney) 3 cases Hams and Bacon (Watts & Co) 20 cases Hawkin's 2ft> Jams 30 cases Hawkin's Jar Jams, &c, &c. Terms at Sale. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. GEO. W. BINNEY, HAS received instructions from Btannus Jones, Esq, to sell by public auction at an early date, due notice of which will be given, The Grounds surrounding his late residence frontages on Franklin Road and Wood-street, Fernside, which will be subdivided to give buyers ample room for Villa Residences with all the advantages to be derived from the plantations which now adorn the property. Fall particulars on application to the Auctioneer. . FRIDAY, MARCH 10. ~~ GREAT SOUTH ROAD TOLLS. fTHHE undersigned has been instructed _L by His Honor the Superintendent, to offer for sale, by public auction, at their mart, Queen-street, at noon on the above date, The LEASE of the abovementioned TOLLS for the period from March 13 to September 30,1870. B. TONKS & CO. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, • 11 O'clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. TO BUILDERS, SHIPOWNERS, &o. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, the Ist March, at 11 o'clock sharp, 1 Winoh complete 1 Windlass . | 2 Chain Conductors 2 coils Europe Rope, S)s inoh Terms at Rale.