the By-Law, as I read it, only proposes to deal with cases snch, I presume, as the Bone Mill in _.eeman3 Bay, and to compel owneis to raise their chimneys any height not exceed ing sixty feet. When chimnies already in cxi st enceshall be proved tobeadangerousnuisancr, it is hardly likely the Council would take at y action, resulting in any serious injury to any trade or tradesmen, but if a small pecuniary outlay could compel owners to remedy a serious nusiance the Council certainly ougL t to have the power. To use such power arbitrarily, would be neither politic cr probable. Both sides of the question require to be fairly considered ; the injury if any, or expense to manufacturers and others, the nuisance to occupants and injury to private property. The present by-law does not make the law obligatory unless the Coimcil move in the matter, which they are hardly likely to do, without good cause.—Yours, &c, M. B.

POLICE COURT.-This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.)

ROBERTS V. KERR

In this case the plaintiff, a seaman, sued the defendant, the master of the Stag, for wages, in consequence of wrongful dismissal. The plaintiff, with a number of others, shipped and signed articles at Newcastle on the 2nd February for six months. The particulars of this case have previously appeared, and after commenting at great length upon the merits of the case, his Wor ship gave judgment for plaintiff for £18, the amount of two months wages, in accordance with terms agreed upon.

Mr Kichmond intimated that he should take steps for having his Worship's ruling considered in a higher Court, as it was a matter of much commercial interest.

Mr. J. B. Russell designated this as a very hard case. Here was a number of men wait ing the decision of this Court who had been turned adrift, and without a penny in their possession ; they were absolutely in the power "of a lodging-house keeper now in Court. He thought it was a case in which an appeal should be refused. Mr. Richmond then addressed the Court, but in so low a tone that his remarks were unheard. "

Mr. Russell said that if the commercial* community were so desirous of trying* this* matter let them enjoy the luxury of law, but at the same time let them subscribe and pay these unfortunate men what was due to them. Two of the men could have got a ship yester day, but they were unable to do so pending the decision of the Court.

His Worship said it would be very unfair to detain these poor men, and he could not grant an appeal until the present judgment of the Court was satisfied.

OVERBALANCED.

John Macdonald was charged with being drunk last night, and on pleading- guilty was fined 03, with Is 6d costs.

FOWLERS,

John Collins and William H. Campbell were charged with stealing three fowls, value 12s Gd, the property of Garret Barry, of Remuera, on the 15th instant. The prisoners pleaded not guilty of steal ing the hens, but to taking them under peculiar circumstances. Mr Broham said that another man was im plicated, but who was nob in custody, He would therefore ask for a remand.

Remanded until Monday next, NEGLECT.

Henry Mitchell was charged with neglect ing his two children.

Prisoner said it was true he had left the children, but he had not the means of sup porting them. Mr Broham stated that prisoner had said that he intended to leave the children to the care of the Government, and he had kept his word. The children were now in the In dustrial Home.

Prisoner said he was working at Mr Quinn's at Papakura, he was earning 10s a week and was willing to give half of his pay. Mr Broham described prisoner's conduct to his children as cold and cruel, and not deserving the consideration of the Court. The prisoner, a powerful looking man, said he would do all he could and would pay the constable at Papakura his instalment weekly, but he could not stretch beyond a crown a week.

His Worship said he knew Mr Quinn, and believed that prisoner's income from that source was not extravagant. He would make an order for 6s a week.

Mf Broham thought prisoner's statement was doubtful, and he thought he could pay 7s. 6d., as he spent a good deal of money at the public-house. His Worship re-considered the matter, and made an order for 7s a week.

Prisoner said, he had lost four days this week in consequence of being brought to Auckland over this job. Payment was ordered to be commenced on the 25th inst.

WRIGHT GONE WRONO. " Honour thy father and thy mother," etc. Thomas Wright was charged with using threatening language towards his aged father John Wright, on the 13th inst. The defendant, a tall, strongly-built young man, stood silent. The Court asked Mr Wright if he was de sirous of proceeding with the case. Mr Wright said his son was twenty-one, but his conduct was very bad ; still, if he left the house, he did not wish to press the charge against him. Defendant said he would leave the house, if his father would forgive him, he was in a violent passion, or he should not have threatened his father's life as he had done.

His Worship said that Mr Wright was not bound to keep his son as he was of age to take care of himself; the details of the charge were very shocking, and if proceeded with, might place him in Mount Eden for six months, but as his father was not desirous of punishing him, he would allow the charge to be withdrawn, but he must take care, for the outrage would not be forgotten by the Corrt. THE MATRIMONIAL MAZE. How happy could I be with either, Were 'tother dear charmer away. — Old Song. William Kelly, the young fisherman charged with bigamy, again appeared to answer for marrying two wives, who were both outside awaiting the decision of the Court. Mr. Broham said he had telegraphed to •very part of the country where Bruteman was likely to be sojourning, but no tidings of him could be obtained. Under the cir onmßtancea, therefore, he must ask for a dismissal. His Worship then addressed Mr. William Kelly on the folly of marrying two wives ; it might answer in such places as Constan tinople and Utah (hardly at the latter place), but it was a dangerous experiment for a deli cate young man to make in a place like Anckland. He would now "be discharged. The defmdant smiled his gratitude, his Mart being apparently too full to speak his single sentiments, and on reaching the out alde of the court, made a resolution never to step out of the ecclesiastical law of England. " verily thou shalt have but one wife." A boatman's trials. Henry Holbrook, boatman, was charged with a breach of the Harbour Regulations by carrying more than eight persons in his boat. Mr Beal appeared for defendant, and stated the boat was hired by a pleasure party, and his client cautioned them not to take more than the usual number, the extra two. were children. He however, would plead guilty. Mr Kissling for Captain Burgess, said he understood the children so termed were two Js*i grown .citizen's of importance. Mr Beal said the boat had been hired by Mr flugh Anderson, wbo had failed to attend to Mr Holbrook's instructions as to the number °' ■passengers. Mr Kissling said that Mr Burgees did not __~rem to a heavy penalty.

The Court imposed a fine of 403. and 45s costs. This was all the business.

A Tale of Sorrow.

THE HISTORY OF THE WOMAN WHO WAS YESTERDAY FOUiSD ILL IN

FORT-STREET.

Barely do the annals of crime and misery present such a vivid picture of the fearful, fatal effects resulting from a passion for drink being indulged in by a woman as the story of the wretched outcast who was yesterday "ditch-delivered" in Fort-street. We are enabled to present our readers with a few particulars of the life of Anne Thomp son, alias Annie Clancy, alias No ; there is no necessity to bring fresh shame and dis grace upon a heart-broken, respectable Eng lish gentleman by revealing the unfortunate creature's true name.—Six years ago this being, in whom the features of womanhood are fast being eradicated, was married to a well-to-do young fellow, connected with one of the newspapers published in Manchester. She was then a clear-complexion, bright-eyed girl, of cheerful disposition and active habits, and her husband, a steady, hard-working man in his profession, thought himself fortunate in having '-secured such an ornament and blessing for his home, As time passed, she became the rrfother of four children, but each birth was as a milestone on the road of her descent from honor and virtuo to the depths of infamy. How she first acquired her propensity for drink, we are not informed, but certain it is, that within four years she had become a by word to her neighbours on account'of her beastly excesses in this direction. After the birth of her fourth child she became so con firmed a drunkard that she was more than once subjected to the indignity^of Being turned out of the houses of her husbancPs friends. During hgr sober moments,' all this . time" she was" keenly alive to the misery of bor Rendition, and one day proposed t<? jTer husband, who bore his fear ful trial _«*th true Christian fortitude, and had treated her with unfailing kindness through all, that she should go to New Zea land and try by hard work to reclaim her self. Her husband consented, and she came oat as au immigrant on board the Dunedin last year. She appears in the list of pas sengers as Anne Clancy. But she had. miserably miscalculated her strength if she had at any time any honest intentions to reform. On board ship, though liked at first, she soon became the bane of the voyage by her dissolute conduct. Wore than one hitherto happy couple were estranged by her means, and in one instance a husband and wife parted solely from a quarrel caused on her account. Arrived in Auckland she was not long in procuring a situation, but this she lost by her intemperate habits' Situa tion followed situation in this manner. At one time she was barmaid at an hotel, at another timo she was servant in the private house of a well-known upholfterer in Short land street. Here the got on very well till one day she was found lying on her back "in the kitchen and greeted the entrance of the master of the house with a very irreverent exprcss:on. Her departure from this house followed as a matter of course, but it did not take place before it was discovered that she had broken into the children's money-box and stolen the contents to supply food for her loathsome craving. Some fellow-passengers now ex tended to her a helping hand, and by their means she succeeded in gaining a situation at Mr. Brierly's hotel, Onehunga. It was here she came across a labourer named Thompson, who in spite of her well-known drunken habits took a fancy to her and pro posed marriage. And the woman who bad written home only a few weeks before and told her loving husband, who still pined for her to come back to him, that in all her wretchedness she had remained loyal to him, consented, and the farce of a religious union took place. But it can easily be understood that in her false position, her terrible vice came out stronger than ever. She had only been married a few days when she came up to town with a few pounds in her pocket to get some things for her new home. The night found her still in town, her mission forgotten, her money gone, and herself roll ing drunk. The picture is completed by the meeting between herself and her hus band, which took place that night in the drunkard's cell. Ho had come to town to look for her, and himself fallen a victim. From this her fall to absolute ruin has been rapid and unchecked, and her bloated face has been often seen looking appealingly from the dock to the magistrate in the Police Court. Yesterday's scene, more wretched than any, brings her miserable career up to to the present time. About two months ago she received a letter from her husband in England. In this may be traced the yet loving longings of a great and noble heart crushed to the dust by his wife's infamy, but yet striving to rise and lift her up. It is a letter which, if published, would do more to reform some of our incipient drinkers, than any teetotal harangue. Written by an intelligent, well-educated man, its language is well chosen and appro priate. He paints in pathetic language the condition of his new home, (he has left the old one, it ■ was too painful) and calls, upon her to come back to him and be his fond wife once more. No matter what has taken place, no matter how low she has fallen, if she will only promise to try and amend he is willing to take her back. " 1 would not have the children forget you " he adds, and we are told that when the wretched woman read the [words she cried with a loud and bitter cry. No wonder.

MR. JOHN JOHNSON'S EXPERINECES.

EXPERIENCE FIRST,

LAST week I tuk tv kurlectin money, and a very hinterestin feetur ov kummershul life it is. It gives an insito into the privacy ov a man's pocket. It teeches a lot ov things which as a tru born Yankee in honour bound I will not reveel to mortil man. 1 kummena'd operations on a hundertaker, I said, ■' Sir, this is a small haccount for you £13 6s. 83., my name iz Mr Johnson from Ameriky a -0 I am kumrnishoned tv git the same forthwith." The hundertaker hunder tuk to say nothin fur a long time, but looked at his account. He then turned slowly round and luk'd at three koffins piled on the top of one another, and hyed me narrerly from hed tv fut. '• Mr Johnson," sed he slowly, "I hope you iz a man ov feelins." I told him I guessed I were, I never knew any man before wot had as much. "Then feel for me Mr Johnson" sed he, " feel for me !" I told him I felt fur every body as was human. He sed "Mr Johnson iz you awaar ov the thundrin bad state of the times?" I sed I were not. "Then I ar' " sed he. "I don't know what Auckland iz a kummin tu. Here iz laz has wurked night an' day fur yeers, and always dun a pertikler gud bizniss berfore in hor tumn, now stuk hard and fast-redoosed almost tv penoory and distres-not a duzzen a munth, old an' young countid. Mr John sun, thar's them theree az been reddy watin l fur the ferst kum ferst served fur days an days, an' nobudy wants 'em . nobudy kum fur 'em. But yu knms fur the munney, and I hevn't got it. Things iz dreadful bad ; the peeple 'az just kauze ov komplaint; raa I say, in spite ov wot the papers say about the purvailing sickness, I say it Ufa deioo shun and a sneer. There iz no deths in pertickler, and konsekentl* ther izno munney in the markit; and I ask yu, az iz a man ov feelin's, Mr Johnsun, kud thar be so much sickness az is sed without bein more deths ? I say himphatikelly, no !It.» W, and the publikaz kauze fur general regret. I sed, " Mr; Hundertaker, yu hey made [a darn'd long speech. I feels fur yur_persition, but I rej'ico fur the publik at large. But in

the present kase, all I want iz munney, and my hinstruktions are not to return without it, so wot will Idu ?" "Wot will yer dv, Mr Johnsun ? 'Spose yu wos told tv kail BDerits frum the vasty deep, wot would yu dv, eh ?" " Well, I guers I would'nt try,'' sed I. He sed, "Mr Johnsun, my munney iz just like them sperits, it iz all in the vasty deep, and I'm blest if it iz enny nze oy me a kallin' fur it, nor yu neether."

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

CITY HALL,

The change of programme last evening in connec tion with tl-e popular New Combination under the management of Mr John Smith, was an agreeable change, and one that was most gratifying to those present. The songsof Miss Lano and Mr Cary were much applauded, while the representations of Mr Willard were deserved:y recognised. The perfor mances of this gentleman occupy a largo part of the cntsrtamment. and his » human imitations are marvellous and good. His light seance in connection with professed ajajritism, and his imitations of the knotty deceptions of the Davenport Brothers,unaided by Professor Fay, were exceedingly clever, and calculated to destroy the belief in the physical manifestations of spirit workers; and expose "the tricks of pretended medium. Azelia and .Verona were well received in their trapeze feats, and the Marionette? danced to the della-ht of the spectators. The bill of-fare this evenin. will be specially in favour of Miss Lane and Mr (Jary, who take their benefit this evening. * »

PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

" Nemesis " was * tho attraction of tha Prince of Wales Theatre last evening, and elicited ranch approbation, The several characters were sustained with the same lively interest throughout the piece— the music and scenery in harmony with general features. Mdlle Solango Nkvwo will tatte hor benefit this eveniny, on wh-ch occasion tho popular "ChilpTrrin" will be revived, In which Miss Lydia Howards will lake tha leading character. The open ing will introduce the principals, Miss Howarde. Mdllo Navaro, ar.d Miss Jennie Nyo in a select concert of a most interesting nature. Tomorrow evening, in honor of St, Patrick, the witty drama of " Rory O'.VTore" from tho pen of the late Samuel Lover, will bo performed.

THE RHINE.

This excellent panorama was exhibited last even ing in tho AVellesley-strcet Young Men's Hooms to the friends and children of St. James's Presbyterian School. The choir sang a number of Moody and Pankey .hymns at intervals with accompaniments on the harmonium by Mr MoCoskie. Mr _ dwin Wood delivered ths descriptive lecture. At tho close of the panorama, a writing des'x was presented to Mr Poter Macky, who had been Superintendent of St James's Sunday-school for the last ten years. The presenta tion was made Dy the Rev Mr Maonicol in tho name of the teachers as a token of respect for his diligcr.ee and uuifoim courtesy. On the silver shield on the lid w,< g this inscription: "Presented to Mr Peter Macky Superintendent of St James _ Sabbath School, by the 'teaeheis a3 a token of their esteem and affec tion. March, 1873."

SUPREME COURT.—Bankruptcy.

THURSDAY, MARCH 10. (Before His Honor Mr. Justice Gillies.) His Honor sat in bankruptcy jurisdiction this morning, and disposed of the following business :— Se JOSEPH BErTTLEY. The bankrupt in thi3 case is a cabman. He purchased an interest in land at Bombay settlement, but mortgaged the stock to pay the purchase money. He became involved in a Jaw Ruit, the costs of which he was un able to pay, and was therefore compelled to seek the assistance of the Court. J?e Joseph Caffrky. The bankrupt was formerly a barman but he married a lady who was involved in debt to the amount of £SO. He became a trader to Fiji but in thi3 he failed. He was discharged from his liabilities.

GEOROB WILLIAM FRIEND (DECEASED.)

The bankrupt was formeily a clothier in Queen-street. He died since the adjudication in bankruptcy.—Mr Meyer applied for a summons to examine the son of deceased to whom it was alleged the bankrupt had sold L7OO worth of goods, and set up in business in Nelson.—The application was adjourned fir a week.

*He Maurice Foley,

The bankrupt was a grocer in Hobson street. The liabilities were stated at £007, but the actual deficiency was £140. The report of the Trustee stated that the bank rupt had kept his accounts badly. The books were, in some places, mutilated. The schedule was stated to have been made up by taking undue credit for payments, also by representing a defective value so that the trustee thought the schedule one for the inquiry of the Court. Mr -Joy appeared for the bankrupt and Mi- Meyer for the creditors. The bankrupt was examined at great length with a view to shew that he bad im properly dealt with his estate. He had borrowed £100 of one Joseph Cousins, which he paid in cash instalments instead of by cheque faccording to custom in other cases. It was suggested that Cousins-was a " sham" in the transactions between Foley and his creditors. Cousins bought the stock and Foley now carries on the business for Cousins. But it appeared that Cousins bought the book debts (£442) from the Trustee. The bankrupt swore he did not give Cousins any money to buy up the stock for himself. Cousins is at present out of the colony. His Honor said there was no proof of fraud or concealment on the part of the bankrupt. But as his books were badly kept, and as no man had a right to trade with credit without keeping proper books, he felt bound to sus pend the certificate of discharge for four months.

He WILLIAM RERCH,

The Bankrupt is a shoe maker, at Otahuhu, and came up for his last examination. There was no opposition. The estate was very small. As there was no opposition he re ceived his discharge.

The Maori owners of the land which has been selected as a site for the Central State Prison at Taranaki have received the purchase money, some of which, according to the Budget, has already been put in circulation with tradesmen in town.

Carnatic shipment 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. Cranwell (late Cranwell and Co., Shortland street) is sufficient guarantee that they will keep Eurniture of tirst-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 Furnished at Moderate Charges by Holloway and Garlick, Cabinet Makers, Upholsterers, Undertakers, Drapers, Clo thiers, &c, City Hall, Queen-street, Auck "land.

¥m EVENING STAB, ffiOHSPAt, MAS-CH 13,1876



_, XT OR POVERTY BAY __J AND EAST COAST. MffijjW^ The regular trading Bchooner 0,.,,.____-^ AGNE g DONALD Will sail as-above on MONDAY next, the 20th inst. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Agen _ -jA 808 HOKIANGA. afjfe=l|||^ The Schooner .fiEJSgt QUEEN, Will sail as above on MONDAY next, the 20th inst. •;' For freight, &c, apply to „ T „„ rtT M. NICCOL, Agent. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will.be.received up to .noon on Thursday, the 23rd instant, for the erection of a Brick Building In Wyndham-street. ~,,-..-' <''- ■ Plans. &c., at my office, Queen-street. . ... , .>._.„-/-.V:'4 U'J- EDWARD MAHONEY.., - LU I' Architect.



NEWMARKET DISTRICT HIGHWAY BOARD. Notice is hereby given that according to Clause 3 of the Act for the Registration of Electors, i hat all Ratepayers whose rates are not paid on or before the 31st instant, will forfeit their right to vote as Electors. JOHN McNEILL, Chairman, WANTED immediately, an active Girl about 12 or 13, to assist in house work. - Mrs Chambers, Wakefield-street, TS7 ANTED, a situation as Steward W on board ship, or Waiter at an hoi el, town or country; can show 5 years reference from one ship, also colonial and other references as to sobriety and conduct.—Apply " Johnson," Star Oflice. T/STANTED, a strong Youth, to make V T himself useful.—W. J. Messenger, Butcher. TIT ANTED, a small Cottage in a *y respectable district about twenty minutes walk from Queen street-ABC, Stab office. >Tsf ANTED, for New Plymouth, a v ' first-class General Blacksmith. Must be steady and a thorough master of his business, Permanent situation and good wages to an efficient hand.—Apply for particulars to WB, Star office. ANTED, a General Servant.— Mrs R. 11. Stevenson, Ponsonby, Shelly Boach Road. \KJ ANTED, a respectable Nurse V v Girl about 15 years of age; references required.—Applr to Mr Laishley, corner of Have lock and Symonds-street. ' ANTED, a strong active young Man to assi.t in tho Bakehouse; Also an Apprentice to the Business.—o. Burton, Chwcoal Biscuit Baker, Parnell. WANTED, by a Widow Lady, a Situation as Housekeeper—Apply Star office, WANTED, an active Young Man accustomed to waiting —E. Waters, Queen street. . ANTED, a General Servant.— Apply to Mrs Avey, Park Hotel, Wellesley street Eist. ANTED, a good General Servant and Nursemaid.—Apply Epsom, office of this paper. . TI7ANTED, a Situation as House ¥» maid in a gentleman's family.—\pply to Mr John Buchanan, Custoni-hcuse-street, Auck land WANTD, a Situation in a Solici tor-office for a Lid of 14—Apply Mr J. D, Clark at School, Union-street. WANTED, an Apprentice.—Miss Brown, Dressmaker, Hobson Park, Parnell. WANTED, a good dinger's Machi nist ; must alio be a good needlewoman ; no others need apply—Mrs Pate, Surgical Belt, Stay, and Corset Maker, Victoria-street TJCT 0. DENNEB keeps constantly » * * in stock tho following makes of machines : Newton, Wilson and Co „ Princess of Wales. Howe shuttle Machine, Qrover and Baker, Singer, Thomas' of al! kindß. Circular Head, and other manufacturing machines, and therefore can mit all customer,.. One month's free trial Weekly payments, from Od.— Great Central S' wing and Washing Machines Depot, Qiieon-stroot. Repairs done well, cheap, and quickly. ANTKD, a respectable Youth about 15or 10; must understand accounts. —Apply on Friday to F Quick, Elliot-street. ANTED, a Dairymaid able to milk. -M. Somerville, 125, Queen-street. ANTED Known, that Alexander Tait, Blacksmith. &c., has removed to his now premises, Lome-street, six doors above the old whop, miilway between Victoria and Wellesley-streets East. * __ W "ANTED Known, that George S. Stevens QnU Billiard Marker of Governor Browne Hotel), has leased tho Billiard Room at the Victoria Hotel, Victoria-street. Old friends will receive the best attontion. One of Alcock's best Tables and nppurtcnances in splendid order. WTNTED, a General Servant.— Apply at Mr R. Carbine'p, opposite tho Jews Cemetery. Karangahape Road. "OTANTED, an Improver to the V » Cabinet Making. Also a Youth with some knowledge of Upholstery or French Polishing—Aptly at tho Victoria Furniture Mart, Victoria-street ICast, next the Greyhound Hotel. WAN -ED, intending buyers of a Sewing Machine to inspect Taylor's Patent Machine before purchasing. Hundreds of this genuine and superior machine now in use in Auck land —T. Peacock, Optician, opposite Post-office, Shortland-street. ANTED, a General Servant.— Mrs Johnstone, Alton Road. WANTED, within a few minutes walk of TJni'cd Service Hotel, a Bedroom with use of SittiDf-room and partial Bourd.—Address '• H.H.," Star oflice. W~ ANTED immediately a Collar Maker—Apply to PF Webster, Harness Maker, Queen-Btrese, next Union Bank. ANTED Known, that Mrs. Eiglcsim, Dressmaker/ has moved to the premises lately occu icd by George Quick, Esq., in Wellesley-street, two doors below Hobson-street. ANTED Known, that Stretton's Book, Stationery, and Wool Depot Is Re moved from Grey-street to the shop lately occupied by E. Waters, 20S, Queen-street, opposite McArthur, Stiera and Co.'s new promises. ANTED, two good steady Compositors for the Waikato Times Reply immediately lo the Manager, Hamilton. Waikato. ANTED, Good Tailors, highest wages given —W. Rattray, 66, Queen-street. ANTED Known, that from my long experience in the sale and repairs of Sewing Machines, I am enabled with confidfnee to state that the Howe Shuttle Machine is without exception the best one made. It is bel ter in principle, better made, has a larger shuttle, use a smaller needle for the same size thread, makes a better stitch, is simple and less liable to get out of order than any other I have just received the first consignment per s.b. Hero. Weekly or monthly payments.—GEO. W. HE. LOP, Engineer, Agent, The Pitting Shop, Short land-street. ANTED, 10,000 People to attend at the Clearing-out Sale of Boots, which will be given at prices to suit the depressed state of tlu timeß.—Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Factory, \7l c • field'street, Auckland; and Devon-street, New Ply mouth N ° T. - J ° E' On and after Monday, the 20th March, Quick's Ponsonby Busses will run as under, leaving the Union Bank Corner every 15 minutes from Bam to 7 pm. Parties travelling can have weekly, monthly, or quarterly tickets at Reduced Fares by applying at the office, Victoria-street. F. QUICK. March 10,1876. , NOTICE.— I will not be responsible for any debts contracted in my name without my written order—Martha Bowden. OM'f ORTABLE 'To'arf'lndXodg ings in the moot 1 healthy part of the North Shore ; terms moderate.—For address apply this office. LOST 'an Account Book in or near Hobson-street on 15th inst.—Finder rewarded on returning same to Greenway's Buildings, Hobson street. J GREEN will sell on Saturday, a a lot of Coloured Stockings (damaged), 6d per pair, worth Is,— address No 63, New Market, and at Thompson's New Buildings, Victoria-street. O LET, in Carleton Gore Road, a six-roomed Cottage with Wash-heuse and every convenience.—Apply to J. Patterson, Seafield Veiw. TO LET, Shop in Princes-street, late in the occupation of Mr Pliillipaon, Chemist.—Apply on the premises. TO LET, a neat 5-roomed Verandah Cottage, detached, in Nelson-street.—Apply at the Cnstom-house Hotel, Fort-street. TO LET, Kooms in a healthy situa tion in Princes-street, with every convenience. H. Collison, Baker, princes-street. . O LET, Salisbury House, Mount Albert, Day and Boarding School—a rare oppor tunity for a lady wishing to open school.—Apply office of this paper. - -•■■■. ___ ■- TCntJET, Furnished Apartments for one or two gentlemen in Parnell.—For address apply at this office. TO Grocers and Wine and Spirit Merchants.—Wanted by a Young Man, an en gagement as Traveller, Salesman, or Counter-hand; 8 years' experience, and can produce references from some of the principal houses in Melbourne; security given if .required.—Apply by letter Amoy, Post-office. IftX O T~ I C E. > ! Tiie Banks will be CLOSED on FRIDAY, the 17th instant, St. Patrick's Day.



pBTNCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee .. .. Mr. E. J. De Lias, Directress .4 .. Miss Lydia Howarde. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, 16.H MARCH, j Complimentary Benefit to MDLLE. SOLANGE NAVARO. The performance will commpnce with a SELECT CONCERT. Principals: Miss Lydia Howarde, IMdlle. Solange Navaro, and Miss Jennie IS yo. To conclude with the ever popular Drama of CHILPERIC. FRIDAY Evening (3t. Patrick's Night).—ROßY O'MORE.—First time of Mddle. Solange Navaro In Drama. Dress Circle Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s Gd ; Pit, Is. Doors open at 7.30. overture at eight sharp. p IT V HALL. BENEFIT OF MISS OCTAVIO LANE and MR. CARY, The Successful Vocalists of Smith Combination. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, 16th MARCH, Bouquets of Melodies ! Gems of Minstrely ! Operatic Selections!!! FOR TO-NIGHT ONLY, WILLARD's LIGHT SEANCE A Great Success. Another Night with the Spirit Media. His Wonderful Metamphorphoses, or Instantaneous Changes To-night, by request. AZELIA, the Wonder of the World. TO-NIGHT! The Funny, Droll, and Ludicrous Fantoccini Fioukks. Making a very Great Night for the Benefit of these Talented Vocalists.. ST. PATRICK'S NlGHT.'.—Grand Extra Night !— A Great Double Bill!!!— Several Gentlemen have volunteered, in addition to the Company, In honour of this great day, and the Patron Saint of Old Ireland. ii rpi-IE DUTCH REVOLT AGAINST X SPAIN." By special request, Mr. F. G Ewington Will deliver another Lkotuee on this rousing period of History, at the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, on THURSDAY, 23rd instant, in aid of the Mount Eden School Building Account. This will be an entirely Now Lecture, no part of former lectures being repeated, and will embrace the most thrilling Incidents of that < ventful time, shew ing bow the Dutch fared after the fall of Haarlem. Svllahi. :— Gladstone's Warning of tho Coming Struggle. Cardinal Manning and the Pope's Temporal Sword. Dr. Newman and Catholic loyalty. Gladstone's eulogy on English Catholics. Tho Dutch War after Haarlem fell. Tho Death-charge of Louis and Henry of Nassau Cruel attempt of Protestants to suppreßß the Romish rdigion. Brutality of the Jesuits to the Maid of Antwerp. Protestant Euyland and Catholic France to the rescue. Sir Francis Drake bearding the Lion in his Den. Desperate position of Maurice, and Bloody Battle on the Sands of Nieuport. Rabid Orangemen and bigoted Protestants who think none but Catholics can prosecute should hear tills Lecture. Every Catholic who heard the last Lecture ought to attend this ono, and bring a friond. Time, 7..",0. Admission, (id. Mnsic by the Oboir. Mr. Lambert will preside at the harmonium, ■THE 19th Annual Meeting of the -1. Auckland Ladies Benevolent Society will be held in tho Lecture Room of the Young Men's Christian Association, on Thursday Evening, M*rch H5. ,„,.,. The chair will be taken at half-past 7 o clock by Bi3 Honor Sir George Grey. ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS, Auckland District. COURT PRIDE OF ONEHUNGA, No. 5281. ,*__> The FIRST ANNUAL BALL of __»_l__f__§!_H_ Ihe above Court will take place in Jp-#^K__fSi__ the Cuoral Hall. Onehunga, on ;4' ■' WpSg WEDNESDAY EVENING, 2Gth V_»^£y_£____ri Dancing to commence at 9 y.m. /_«'(-1 ft... I Double Tickets, 7s 6d; Single, V I P_S§U__wi|l 5s I to ,5e hiul from ihe blowing '4&SsP^iy_iy members:—Bros. M. Kelsall, W.. Kelsall, Keesing, Tspp, Morrin, and White (One hunga), T Holland, 223. Queen-street, Auckland. GEORGE T. CODLIN, Secretary. QTAHTJHU HALL. FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 187 G. (Sr, Patrick's Day). VARIETY ENTERTAINMENT. Danco after Concert. Admission, 2s and Is. HIBERNIAN AUSTRALASIAN CATHOLIC BENEFIT SOCIETY. Auckland Branch, No. 81. The Members of the above Branch will assemble in Regalia at St. Patrick's Hall, TO-MORROW (Friday) MORNING, at eight o'olook. Every member is expected to be p-esent. M. CONNOLLY, Seoretary. TTBNDERSON'S MILL RACES. To be held at Henderson's Mill, ST. PATRICK'S DAY, MARCH 17, 1876. Handicap Hurdle Back (12 noon) of 15 soys, over 8 flights of hurdles 3ft. 6in. high, 2 miles. Entrance, 30s, on nomination 15s, on acceptance 15s. St. lb. 1. Mr Hen v. ood's b g Secret (late Gameboy), aged 11 ° 2. Mr Ellis's b g Paddy, 6yrs .. .. .. 10 7 3. Mr Abbot's blk g Fly-by-Night (late Chry s-rlis) &_rccL •> •• •• *• *■ •"* * 4. Mr Martin's b m Maryann, aged .. .. 10 0 Maiden Plate (12.30 p m.) of 12 sovb. Entrance, 1 soy. 1J miles, open to all horses that have never won public money. St. ID. 1. Mr. Cowen's b m Beauty, 6yrs .. .. 9 4 2. Mr M: Gee's b g Robinson Crusoe, aged .. 9 4 3. Mr Hepburn's b m Bell Bird, 6yrs .. ... 9 4 4. Mr Ellis's eh g Sam, 6yrs .. .. -.. 9 _:4 5. Mr Campbell's eh g Derby, 4yrs .. .. 811 6. Mr Scott's eh g Nnpana.a. 4yrs .. .. 811 7. Mr Lamb's b m Lalabele, 3yrs .. .. 7 8 8. Mr Dunn's b m Rosebud, 3yrs .. .. 7 8 Settlers' Race (1 p.m.) of 10 soys. Entrance 1 soy. 1 mile, catch weights... For all horses the bona fide property of settlers in the district. Maori Race (1.30 p.m.) of —soys. Ridden by Maoris, Henderson's Mim Handicap (2 p.m) of 20 soys. Entrance 2 soys, 1 soy on nomination, 1 soy on acceptance, 2 miles; second horse 3 soys. St. lb. 1. Mr Kelley's b g Dainty, aged .. .. ' .. 810 2. Mr Martin's b m Deception (late Belle of the Isles), 6yrs 8 7 3. Mr McGee's b m May Moon, 4yrs .. .. 8 4 4. Mr Ellis's eh g Sam, 6yrs 8 0 H. Mr Scott's eh g Napanapa, 4 yrs .. .. 7 0 6. Mr Lamb's eh m Lalabele, 3yrs .. .. 612 Pony Race (2 30 p m.) of 10 soys. Entrance 1 soy; 1 mile. For Ponies 14 hands and under; Bst; 71b extra per inch up to 14 hands 2 inches. Consolation Stakes (3 p.m.) of 5 soys. Entrance 10s; 1 mile. Sack and Foot Races, _c. Second horse to save his stake. Ihree horees to enter or no race. Qualification fee 1 soy, except in Hack and Pony To be run under the Auckland Racing Club Rul eB Decision of Stewards to be final. ; Ten per cent, deducted from stakes if necessary. Entries to be made before 5 o'clock p.m on the 11th March, 1876, at the Oratia Hotel, Henderson's Mill, for Hurdle, Maiden Plate, and Handicap Races, and weights to be declared on Monday, 13th March, 1878, at the Auckland Hotel, Auculand, at 8 p.m. R. J. VERCOE, Secretary. jn- O T I ■ O E. ; TO COACH-MAKERS, WHEELWRIGHTS, AND OTHERS. , A RARE OPPORTUNITY. - j To be Disposed of, a first-class Business in the above line, in one of the best positions in Auokl and with an extensive Yard, Shop, and Sheds, anc nearly a five years lease. The present occupier giving up on account o ill-health. For particulars apply to H. MANN, Coach Builder, Queen-street. TTICTORIA (.UADRANT For Sale, four Allotments and two Cottages; 9 feet frontage. SAMUEL COCHRANE ft SON, __________________________________________________■



A NNUAL CLEARING-OUT SALE o_ SURPLUS DRESS MATERIALS, DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. H. ATKINS HAS COMMENCED HIS ANNUAL SALE OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, BLACK AND COLORED SILKS, CAPES, JACKETS, FISCHUS, ETC., ETC. The Prices of all the above have been Greatly Reduced. 25 to 40 PER CENT. REDUCTION has been made on some thousands of yards of DreßS Materials. They are being sold without regard to Cost, to effect a clearance. Owing to the Inclemency of the weather during tee Spring and Summer Season, there is a large surplus of excellent patterns in DRESS MATERIALS to select from. During this Cheap Clearing Sale of Summer Dress Materials — Manchester Goods, Sheetings, i Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, Clothing, and Fancy Goods, will be soldjat Unusually Low Prices. H. ATKINS. T) R E LI M IN A tl V,., NOTICE. A CONCERT AND BALL Will be held in the LORNK-STREET _E A L L, On or about 29th instant, Proceeds to be devoted to a charitable • purpose, the particulars of which may be learned from any of the following Committee :—J. W. Carr, Esq, Chairman ; — Heighway, NG. ; — Godwin, G.M.; Ellis, V.G. ; — Overton, E S. ; Meldrum, Waite, Hitchins. Full particulars of programme, _c, In future advertisement. CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. Sec. OACHES will leave my Stable, Victoria-street, TO-MORROW, at 9 a.m. sharp, for the Henderson's Mill Ruceß. F. QUICK OVAL HOTEL, ONEHUNGA. Gentlemen requiring change of air, sea bath ing, _c. will find good accommodation at the above hotel. Luncheon at 1 p.m.; Dinner at 6 Terms, 30s per week. 'Bus leaves tne hotel every hour from 7.30 ; five minutes from rail. H FULLER, Proprietor. T7"ARANGAHAPJ_ DISTRICT BOARD. Tenders will be received by the above Board for Road Forming until the 20th inst. For particulars apply to THOMAS BARNES, Chairman. rpo SEA-FARING MEN. Ship-owners, Master Mariners, and Mates, are requested to meet on MONDAY EVENING, at 7.30, at Mr. Malcolm Niccol's Office, Custom-house-street, to consult upon the advisableneßß of starting a Reading-Room for the benefit of the Mariners of the port and visitors. __,_, JAMES PEACHY. ITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wellington-street.. . -.a« l The Evening Ci-asses will be re-opened on MON DAY, March 6, at 7 p.m. Terms :—Senior Class: English, Arithmetic, Book keeping, &c, is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Class, Is per week. Fbench Classes, conducted by Mons. F. Peltzer, of the College of Henri Quatre, Paxis. Terms, Is per lesson of one hour; three lessons per week, 2s Od fr A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY LATE TRAIN. 4 Until further notice, a Late Train will leave Onehunga for Auckland every Saturday night at 7.0. returning from Auckland at 11.15. By order, _ A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. Ttf" AVA L BRIG AD B- A General Meeting of the above will be held at Grattan's Thames Hotel at 8 o'clock on MONDAY Evening, 20th instant, for the purpose of establishing a Rowing Club in connection With the same. All Members of Brigade and persons desirous of joining willlplease attend. '. V UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. ST. PATRICK'S DAY. RETURN FARES AT SINGLE RATES! TRAINS will xua between Auckland and Onehunga every hour from 8 am until 6 p m, leaving Auckland at the hour, and Onehunga at 14 minutes past the hour. Late Train from Onehunga. to Auckland at 7 pm; return at 11,15 pm. Trains to and from Mercer and Intermediate Station as usual. No goods. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET,DAY AUCTION SALE. ARTHUR^TmART. PRODUCE.— Bacon, Cheese, Butter, Beef, Potatoes, Onions, Pumpkins, Maize, Flour, Oatmeal, Pearl Barley, Apples and Pears. GROOERIES.—Tea, Sugar, Starch, Cocoa, Choco late Cream, Tobucco. Soua Crystal, Coar*e Salt. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE A_D EFFECTS, _c. THURSDAY, APRIL 6. AUCKLAND MAEKET HOUSE. THE subscriber has received instruc tions from the City Council to offer for sale, al the Corner Mart, Queen-street, on Thursday, 6tl April, at noon, „ The LEASE for twelve months, from the Ist Julj next, of the AUCKLAND MABKET-HOUSE, Stallages, Rents, and Tolls attached thereto subject to conditions, by-laws, and regula tlons, particulars of which may be viewed al the office of the auctioneer, or at the Towi Clerk's office, Canada Buildings, Queen-street Auckland. GEORGE SIBBIN; . ... Auctioneer. ■ ■ B. TONES.] " [R. O. OABI FRIDAY, MARCH 17. ~.. IMPERATIVE SALE. ALLOTMENT FREEMAN'S BAY ANI . OKAHU. , B. TONKS & CO.. HAVE been instructed to sell oi Friday, at 12 o'clock, Lot 105, Ryle-street, Brookvllle, Freeman's Ba. 33x120 Lot 86, Okahu, 42 acres TO-MOKROW. DURHAM YARDS HUNTER & NOLAN WILL sell by auction at their Yards Durham-street, To-morrow (Friday), I7t Marob, at. 11 o'clook, t ,,,,,, , 4" A Strong Bay Pony, 6-year-old, quiet, and a goc !____________!____________________■__■



ATUBDAY, 11 a.m.—Market House. (In consequence of Friday being St Patrick's Dsy). POULTRY— Fowls, Ducks, Turkeys, Gesse, Pigeons, Fancy Birds, etc.. etc.—PRO DUCE Potatoes, Onions. &c—FURKITURE, Sun dries, _c—R. 0. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer. MONDAY, MAECH 20. IMPORTANT SALE OF EXTENSIVE FREEHOLD FOREST .LANDS, IN THE KA-PARA. FREEHOLD ISLANDS IN __™ WHA NGAREI & MANGAPAI RIVERS. FARM MAUNGAKARAMEA. VILLA SITES, LAKE TAKAPUNA. ALLOTMENTS, TOWNSHIP OF WAN* GAEEI. IN THE ESTATE OP CHARLES WAL TON, DECEASED. THE subscribers have been favoured with instructions from Jonas Woodward, Esq., Public Trustee for the colony of New Zealand, to sell by public auction, at ihe Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 20th March, at 12 o'clock, The.ollowing Valuable Freehold Properties, in the Estate of Charles Walton, deceased, viz— Lot 1.-MATAKOE, or LIMESTONE ISLAND situated in the Whangarei river, oppo<lte tho Township of Grahemstown, containing 93 acres and being allotment No 214, of the Parish of Owhiwa, County of Marsrien. This island as its name denotes, is famous for its limestone, and is most accessible, being in the fairway of. all steimers and vessels pnssing to and from. Whangarei. It is now in ihe occupation of Ml Edge. Lot 2.—MOTU-O-TAWA ISLAND is situated in the Wangarei fiiver, a short distance to the west wa>d of Limestone Island, contains 2 acres 1 rood 11 perches, moie or less. Lot 3. -TE KOAREISLANH. situat din the Manga pai River, near to the Unding place, containing 35 acres. Lot 4.— MAUNGAKARAMEA : Allotment 1, Parish of Maungnkaramea, County of Marsden, con taining 130 acres. This block was specially reserved by the Chief Tiraru as being tho best land in irhe distdct. and has a large frontage to the Tauraroa Creek. Lot S.—WHANGAREI: Lots 1 and 2, section 1 of • subdivision of part of lot 1, Parish of Wharga rei, County of Marsden, CI feet G Inches front age to C»meron-street, by a large frontage to the Waiarohia River, and faciDg the pubUc landing place. LotO.-WHAKGABEI: Lot 5, section 1 of a sub division of a part of Carruth's grant 33 feet frontage to the public road and close to the landing place. Lot 7.—TE HOANGA, 285 acres, more or less, situ ate at Te Wairoa, in the District of Wairoa, Kaipara, County of Marsden, being part of a block of land called or k own by the name of "Te Hoanga," and numbered 214 n, and bounded on the west by the Wairoa River, and on the eat by the Manganui River. Lot 8.-MAUNGABU BLOCK, 21,319 acres, situated at Te Wairoa, in the District of Wairoa, Kai» para, County of Bobson, numbered 311. This property deserves tha especial attention of saw mill proprietors, timber merchants, capi talists, and others, as heir g the only available block of Kauri Forest land to be obtained in this district, and possessing a large frcntage to the Wairoa River, The timber can easily be removed when desired, To facilitate inspec tion, the block has been subdivided into six large allotments, the boundary lines have all been cut, and the Government road running from the Wairoa River to Hokianga has been felled the full width, and stumped and cleared to a width of 30 feet in the centre. Allotment No 1 contains 3 (10 acres, has „ frontage of about 3} miles to ihe Wairoa River, an i commences about 13 miles from Manga whare, at which place vessels of 1200 tons are regnlarly laid alongside the bank of the river. From Mangawhare, the Wairoa River is navi gable for good-sized vessels to its junction with the Mangakahia and Wairua, which is a dis tance of about 50 miles by water from Manga whare. Part of the land on allotment lis of good agricultural quality, and the whole of it is well-watered, and of easy accessibility; its principal value, however, lies in its possessing; a large area of standing Kauri Timber, large quantities of which are suitable for spars. This lot immediately adjoins the well-known Kauri Bush owned by Mr Dargaville, which is a con tinuation of the Maungaru Forest. Allotment No. 2 contains 2902 acres, and possesses a large proportion of Kauri timber, which can be got but, to the Wairoa River (to which it has a frontage) at a sooall cost. Some of the land within this lot is exceedingly fertile - • and weU watered. Allotment No, 6, containing 3907 acres, in cludeß within its boundaries a large proportion of good agricultural land, and a very large pro pot tion of kauri timber. It also fronts tho Wairoa River, and bounds the farm and vine yard of Mr. E. Boff. This lot possesses a frontage of about two miles to a Government Road, which runs from the Wairoa Ri.er to Hokianga, felled to the full width of one chain and stumped and cleared to a width of 30 feet in the centre. Allotments Nos. 3 and 4, containing, respec tively, 2414 and 2396 acres, have frontages to the Manga'rahia Biver and to the Government Road before mentioned. Both of these lots possess some of the best standirg Kauri timber in the Province, which can be got out at a com paratively small outlay. The Mangakahia River is navigable for a considerable distance to the Northward of the Maungaru Block. Allotment No. 5,6459 acres, has a frontage to the main road between Wairoa and Hokianga. The land is of excellent quality, the forest is open, and is comprised principally of soft woods. The whole is well watered. Lot 9.—TAKAPUNA : Lot 4, section 6 of villa sites, Lake Takapuna, containing 1 acre 1 rood 20 percheß, has a large frontage to the Lake, and adjoins the property of W. J. Hurst, Esq. Lot 4, section 3", contains 1 acre 3 roods 5 perches, and is situated between the properties of Messrs Hurst and Meatyard. Lot 7, section 2, contains 2 acres 2 perches, has a large frontage to the sea beach, and also adjoins the properties of Messrs Hurst and^ Meatyard. Plans of the Properties, and further particulars can be obtained at the Offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW FRIDAY, MARCH 17. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CEDAR AND ROSEWOOD PIANO FORTES, CARPETS, FIREPROOF SAFE. THE subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, To-morrow (Friday), the 17th Instant, at 11 o'clock, HOUBEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of Ward robe. Clothes Press, Chests Drawers, Bedsteads, Bedding, Washstands and Ware, Tapestry, Car pet, Chairs, Cedar Pianoforte by Chappell & Co., a small Price's Fireproof Safe, Hanflsome Gold and Greenstone Brooch and Earrings, Silver English Lever-Watch, Musical Box by Legg. ,;J: |. Also, An Excellent Rosewood-Pianoforte; has a very sweet tone, and is in good condition. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. "~ TO-MORROW. " CITY MART. CONTINUATION SALE. RETAIL STOCK GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, &c. FOR ABSOLUTE UNRESERVED SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the {City Mart, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock prompt, A Large and WeU-assorted Stock of General Drapery Clothing, etc., etc., Commencing with ,->, Ribbons, Trimmings, Ornament 3 Hata, Millinery, Underclothing Fancy Woollen Hosiery Furs, Fur Trimmings Silks, Satins, Velvets Shawls. Mantle Cloths, Tweeds Men's and Youths' Crimean and other Shirts 4 X » Mole and Drill Trousers ii >, Tweed and Doe „ ii »» ii Vests ii „ ii ,', , Suits &C &c., _c. Special attention of the Trade and Country Buyers is directed to this Sale. The Stock Is all ii first-class condition, and suitable for the comim? season. ~ 6 ____________________