the defence, and considered, there was not Bnffioiont evidence to convict. Eobert Carroll, vendor of milk at Parnell, deposed that he assisted to carry Mrs Mc- Quillan to her own house ; he thought she " "wa« dying. He was inside with Griffin when the constable came up to him, and said, "now then, clear out of this." He asked him who he was, when he pulled out his handcuffs and struck him on the head, he fell flown and ]iia face was immediately covered with blood. He did nob know that Moar was a constable until he was convinced by a blow on the head by the Darby's. To Mr Broham : he was not drunk : he had been in a row before. John Griffij, labourer was at Me Qnillan's cottage; he called to see how the woman was, he was only there about two minutes. Moar presented his handcuffs as his authority Carrolltfell three times; Moar struck him (Griffin) on the nose and then beeged his par don • he saw Moar strike Carroll three times. To his Worship: He thought the con stable got the marks on his face through falling outside in the struggle with Carroll. Mr Brown was re-called, and stated that he heard the constable apologise to Griffiu for accidentally striking him. His Worship then discharged Griffin, and found Robert Carroll guilty of the assault iipon the constable, and imposed a fine of 403, and costs £2 IJJa Cd ; 6r One mohtli's imprisonment. The counter-charge against the constable for assaulting George Carroll was dismissed. EDUCATION RATE. Mr Beal, solicitor, after waiting with ex emplary patience for the close of the preced ing assault case, unfolded his portfolio of defaulters names, and book of facts. William Berringham, of Papakura, was called to answer to a summons for non-pay menii of the rate. Judgment for plaintiff with costs £3 23 as ■ the collector had come from Wairoa. The Gisborne and other cases were ad journed-until three o'clock. A SAD CASE. Peter James Mack, made the following application to his Worship ; he said that he had just come out of Mount Eden gaol, where he had been incarcerated for a fort night for £2 11s 6d education rate and expenses ; he was thus snatched from his helpless family, who had in consequence been sent to the home for destitute children. He had been out of work nine weeks previously to hi 3 arrest, and now he was liberated without a penny in his pocket, and had no means of getting back to the Thames To-night he did not know where he should lay his head, and if caught lying out, he might be brought up to-morrow under the vagrancy act and committed to prison. He wished to ask hia Worship what a poor man waa to do under these distressing circumstan ces. His Worship could not assist him, he should have taken the means of exemption at the proper time, it was however, a subject for Mr Lusk, who was in court, he had nothing to do in the matter. Mr 'Lusk said that he was compelled to act in accordance with the law, however un pleasant to his feelings; the complainant had his remedy of exemption with the Local School Committee if he had chosen to have made use of it. The complainant then thanked his Worship and withdrew.

The Epsom Murderer at Kati kati.

ENTERTAINED BY A NATIVE CON-

STABLE.

TATJBANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Wynyard was at Eatikati last Wednesday. He seems very nervous : always looking about him. He had only half-a-crown in his pocket. He has changed his trousers. He came into Tauranga by Brown's boat, and was treated to supper by a native constable at Robinson's boarding house on Thursday night. He cleared out the same night, and it is supposed he has gone towards Haireni settlement, and then down the coast. Wyn yard has a travelling mate.

Accident on the Wharf.

An accident occurred this morning to a boy about 15 years of age, who was standing at the edge of the wharf, by the North Shore Ferry Company's T. It seems that the lad overbalanced himself and fell into the water, his breast striking a pile as he went down. Fortunately he was able to Bwim, and on rising to the surface he struck out for a boat moored close by, and after some perseverance reached it and was brought ashore by Mr A. Knight, and taken on board the schooner Queen, where his clothes were dried and he was sent home. The boy was not hurt beyond a -slight bruise on the breast, caused by the concussion with the pile. He desires us to thank Mr Knight for his kindness to him on board the Queen. [The hero of the above paragraph is a lad in the Stab, office who was out looking for locals this morning, and, as they were scarce, he very self-sacrificingly fell into the water to make one. We have raised that lads wages 5s per week.] Another accident of a similar character, singular to relate, happened at the same spot and at the time. Two boys whose names we have not ascertained were playing in a dingy, the elder of the two boys stood up with a rope in his hand which he was about to make

OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM.

To the Editor of the Evening Stab,

Sir, —There is a feature in connection with the Educational System of our province, that requires that something be said and done with a view to the more satisfactory carrying out, and the more complete se curing of, the benefits of that system—l mean the choice of school books. The Irish National, the English National of ancient date, in fact all the old world Common School systems, made it one of the first con siderations to secure a uniform system of education. For this purpose the Central Boards, or the corporations exercising such functions, decided upon a class of lesson books, from the simplest primer, to the more advanced lesson books, that should, in their opinion, best secure the national edu cation it was their aim to promote. And certainly it cannot but ba admitted that to this extent their efforts have been as success ful as the exigencies of their cases would warrant them in anticipating. Such, how ever, does not appear to have entered into the policy of our provincial school systems, or at all events, the benefits of such a regime have been most conspicuous for their absence. In our colonial schools it has been left al most entirely to the discretion of the various teachers of the various schools to adopt such school books as to them might seem desir able ; hence, it has been no uncommon oc ourrence for a whole school to be thrown into a state of disorganisation by the change of teacher, the outgoing teacher having so far successfully carried on his operations with a certain class of books, which, how ever, have been discarded by the in coming teacher, whose system has seemed to require books of another class. Apart from the needlesa expense to which parents are put to by this circumstance, the process is a most inconvenient and ob jectionable one, tending as it does, to throw the school back in its educational Btatus, rather than advance it. Another most prominent inconvenience of the present lax system is the comparative uselessness of school books the children may have been pro :th at one school if they happen to be J^" #'to another school in any other part ■^-^-^.j^rovince, or even in the same town. Hux&f there is no needs-be for thia disorder. It cannot be urged that our teachers are of that inferior class, that they are incapable of adopting and adapting any system that might

be decided upon as an uniform one. Such being the case, I ask you Sir, to direct the attention of the Central Board once more to the importance of this matter, and trust the numerous objectionable features of the exist ing system, or rather lack of system, may be amended. I am, Sir, Yours truly,—Sys tematic.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

FRA DTAVOLO

The charming bUrle;qu? of " Fra Diavolo " wss pre sented la*t evening at th« Princo of Wales Tiie»tre with fsood remits under the able superintendence rf Miss Lyrlia Unw-irrie. This popular burlesque h in five parts or scents, each one different ill character from the other, althmwli Intimately relied. The perfo-matico t.hronghout was lively and sati-f ictory, and elicited deserved abplliuse, Mr < harifß Searle represented lord Atleasn, n English nobleman on his grand, tiur, arid m>!dng himself agreeable-where ever lie went. No man coyild perform th's part better than Mr Searlo ; his wide experjnpea ai a tra veller and actor, his wido literary knowledge, and hia educational fidvantftßea. fit liini ezactlj" for the exhi bition Of the character he assumed, and which he delineated with perfect ease Mdile Solanpe Navaro represented Fra Diavolo with remarkable skill, setting forth the weaknesses and fooler^ of that simple nroaturo. McWe Navare is li.ncmeGtionfcbJy a first-class sttisfc, Mr Herbert appeared as Mattel, the landlord of the JoUy Brigands. Mr Alexander lmdea fine Lorenzo, hunting for hia lost sweetheart Mr Harry Power was the rnfti.uilj', Bsppo of the j.iccp, whosio conscience did not troiibla hini 5n any good or hai Undertaking, Miss Jennie Nj c appeared to * re.it stl vantage as tho.pretty bwmiidof tho .Tolly Btigards, alias the Bsniity of tho Village: Who looked so HJte tile bloomy row, Which la tiis early i«tw iHer blotffl ; So blithe, so natty, and so meek. With a rich blush upon hor cheek This l».dy act?d per part with that grace and finish WhioVshe ever brings to her work. Miss Bnsche was commendable (is Lidy Allc^b. Messrs Swoenoy and Danham boro thoir p«t3 meekly, as they were not bmthsnsomo. Tho scenery nf Fra TMavolo was in strict accordance wilh the bnrli squo, f.nd creditable to tho puinte', Mr Thornton Tiie scenes were the "Hotel," "Zerlina's Chimber," and the "Tea Gardens " The evenir.fr concluded with the Hvsly little comely, "Fid you ever send your wife to Oamborwell," which wo noticed at 'ength in a former issue The public will bo glad to hear that Miss Lyrlia Howavde, who Ims boon suffering from ft severe cold, will rn-appnar this evening a« the first singlng wi'chin "Mic'neih." associated with TocVe's music to the w>mo. Fra Diavnlo will also bo repented to night ; also, tl c "lim<viok Boy." The orchestra of the theatre is espoota ly good, and U under the direction of the eminent violinist, Professor Daud Cope.

HAKRiNCTSR OF P?ACR.

The members of the Harbinger of Peaie Good Templar Lodcte held a soiree last evening in the Ch-islian'B Meeting Hotise. The tables wore rlentl oasly Spread with fea. bread and butter, and c.ik», provided by several ladies. After tea an ent.naia mentwas hold, including mtuic, tongs, and recita tions by a uumbnr of amateurs of both sexes. Mr Crouch occupied the chair.

THE PROPOSED DRIVE PROM THE PUMPING ASSOCIATION'S SHAFT.

The following is the report read by Mr. Richards at the meeting held at the Thame3 on Saturday to discuss the question of divert in? the expenditure of the balance of the £50,000 loa-n fmm sinking the Pumping Association's shaft to carrying a drive through at the present depth in the direc tion of the Waio-Karaka : —

Grahamstown, March 18, JS7O. Mr Chalrraiu and Gentlemen,—The question submitted to us for con siilerutton, namely, the propriety and advisability of driving in a southerly direction from tlis United Pumping Association shaft, at a depth of (115 feet, has received our Horioin attantion We are of opbion the shaft Ins boen sunk sufficiently deep for tha present, and that no immediate or orespec tive benefit can arise from further sinking, other than a partial drainsge of the surrounding country, and that the time his arrived when advantage should he taken of ttie depth already attained for the thorough development of the reef t at this level, and a general system of drainage effected throughout the wholo district by conenntrating the water on the Uuited Pumping Association shaft. These are the two principal objects to be sought in carrying out the proposed works : Ist. Drainage. This is now becom ing an important matter, and one which, if not d?a,U with in tha most judicious manner, must ultimately end in disasirous consequences to the mining interests of this portion of tha goldfleld In carrying in the proponed drive, we feel assured that a very sensible impression will bo made on the Walo-K-iraka water by the time tha drive will have rnache.ll,ooo feet, or one-third of the distance between the United Pumplntf Associatien and Bright Smile shafts, and the further continuance) of tha drive will gradually drain off the balk of the w&ter, and obviate in a great measure the necessity f' r expensivH pumping machinery in that direction, 2nd. lutersexting the various reef systems existing between the two points indicated, thereby opening up a highway, and affording facilities for the varlom companies along and on either sido of tho prooosed drive to prospect their several lines of reef, when it is confidently expected parable qimtz will ba found, affording labour for a large number of miners, ar.d a return of prosperity so much to be desired The balance of the loan of £50 000 msde by the Provin cial Government to tho United Pumping Association is something under £13,000, this amount being in hand on tho 20th of last month. There yet remains the balance of contracts for pumps and fixing same to be paid for, and which will reduce the available balance to about £11.000. This sum we estimate would be sufl'cient to drive 9CO feet, in addi tion to cost of pumping wator and nmntenance of machinery, aud would be supplemented by drainage contributions from the various companies at present contributing, and from other companies hereafter to be drained, all of which would bo devoted to the farther coutiuance of the drive, and pumpicg v/ater. In view of the benefits io be derived, as set forth in the foregoing, web 'g to recommend that a respectful petition be drawn up and presented, praying for sanction to the application of the balance of the loan to the purpose proposed..--We are, gentlemen, your obedient servants, S. E. Kicharbs, Chairman of Committee.

Mr Mclntyre moved that the thanks of the meetiDg be given to the gentlemen who had prepared the report, and that the re commendations of the report be adopted.— After a rather warm discussion, the report was adopted.

SHOOTING NIAGARA.

gfgA REGULAR YANKEE NOTION. In" September, 1829, the owner of the schooner Michigan, the largest and rottenest craft on Lake Erie, hit upon a plan to get it off of his hands, and at the same time not lose a cent. He induced the proprietors of hotels on both sides of Niagara Falls to buy the schooner and send it over the falls, counting on the crowds that would be drawn there to witness the novel sight for their pay. For several days previous to the great event, the stages and the canal boats, and waggons from the country were crowded. Farmers left their fields and business men their counters. On the appointed day half a dozen excursion steamers were called into service. Each had its throng of expectant people and a band of music. The task of towing the Michigan to the rapids was intrusted to a Captain Rough and five stout-hearted oars men. They let loose on board a buffalo from the Rocky mountains,three bears from Green bay and Grand river, two foxes, & racoon, a dog, a cat, four geese, and put up some effi gies. When they cut the tow line this ex traordinary crew did what many other crews have done, run from one end of the deck to the other in despair. The ship started off majestically and seemed to greet with a smile the high shores on either side crowned with eager spectators. She darted through the first rapids as true as any pilot could have led her. Two of the bears here plunged into the yeasty rapids and actually swam to land and were caught. The other set to work climbing the mast. On she went, making a plunge, shipping a nea, and rising from it in beautiful styte. At her bow sprit was the American ensign, and at her stern the English f jack. In her descent over the second rapid her mast " went by the board." She swung round and presented her broadside to the dashing and foaming waters, and after remaining stationary for a moment or two was, by its force, swung round, stern foremost, and having passed to the third rapid she bilged but carried her hull, apparently whole, between Grass island and the British shore to the Horaeshoe, over which she was carried, stern foremost, and launched into the abyss below, and dashed into a thousand pieces.. The cat and dog and the foxes were never heard of more; but the geese, bless their little hearts, were found below on the bank quietly oiling their feathers. The effigy of Andrew Jackson was also found uninjured)—like the geese,— throwing his arms about and knocking his knees together in the eddies.

gjjjA. pious old maiden lady, while grudging along a dusty road on a sultry day, refused an invitation to ride with a liberal Christian, because • i'f^she should ride with a Univar sailer she might be converted from her religion.'

Australian Telegrams.

• Parliamentary. Philadelpaian BiiQ Representa tives. Eacing Items (PEß OTAGO, AT THE BLUPP.) MELBOURNE. March 15. The budget proposals still hang fire. The Government have virtually withdrawn the house tax, and propose that all classes of building be taxed under the income tax, and all land in town pay equally with coun try land. Eegarding income tax that all inr.oines derived elsewhere than in Victoria pay tax. Tho Parliamentary debates are distinguished fey gross and unequalled personalities, for which both Bides are to

blame. ~, Gavan Duffy is spoken of as a candidate for G-eelollu. Jte will tiot be supported by the Barry party. The movement to send rifle representatives to Philadelphia rind also Wimbledon is assuming detiuite shafts. Thfl proposal is to send five representatives each from and Melbourne. , Cost will be £2,000. The Thfe GdvemtP.enii are .to be asked to assist, and a public meeting la td bs galled by the Mayor. If bhe team only go to Philadelpnid they will leave in July to'shoot in September. But if to Wimbledon they will have to leave 7th May to shoot at the end of July, At hhe race meeting Sultan won the New market handicap, and Richmond the Leger. Many of the bookmakers lost heavily. Sir Kedmond Barry has resigued the Chancellorship of the University. Mauritius advices state that two vessels are loading theie for New Zealand.

HARBOUR BOARD.—THIS DAY.

A jieetino of the members of the Auckland Harbour Board was held this afternoon. Present : Messrs W. C. Daldy (chairman), Buchanan, Niccol, Boylan, Mays, MoKonziej Tole, Holdsbip and Cosgrave. MINTJtSa. The minutes of tho previous meeting were read and adopted. LETTERS. A letter was read from R. C. Rawlinson Esq., respecting the coal in connection with the Mercer Railway Compauy. The letter was reserved. A letter from the Colonial Secretary res pecting tho removal of the fence at the Naval reserve afc the North Shore. Mr Maya said that a peison had kept this reserve as a sort of hobby, and was crazy upon the matter, He believed that the Naval officers cared nothing about the matter, and he would recommend that the question of removing the fence be submitted to tho Endowments Committee. The Chairman thought that if tho Commo dore would visit the .North Shore with him the difficulty might easily be removed. He would, with the authority of tho Board, w rite to the authorities. It was fksally agreed to refer the question to the Endowment Committee. A letter was read from tho Mayor in respect to a nuisance in Customhouse-street, which should bo abated as speedily as possible. The Chairman said that the Works Com mittee would meet in a few days. It was therefore .->greed that the matter be referred to them for due consideration. A letter from Mr lodder respecting extras for steam dredge, which would cost £53 lOi, was a^o referred to the Works Committee with power to act;. REPOBTH. The reports of the Endowments, Wharf, and Finance Committees were read and adopted, also the Engineer's report. These reports were adopted. ACCOUNTS. The following accounts wero ordered to be paid : —General account, £544 5a 5d j loan, £3,796 IGs sd. Total, £4,341 Is 10a.

ORDINARY ACCOUNTS.

To balance in bank, £3,284 9a lOd ; cash in hand, £11 10s lid, Total, £3,296 0s 9J. By accounts to be paid, £544 5s 5d ; to bal ance, £2,751 15s 4d. Moneys voted, £1100; interest due, £3,228 j exchange, £31. Total, £4,359.

LOAN ACCOUJST,

Balance in bank, £4,417 4a 8d ; amounts to payment, £3,796 IGa sd. To balance, £620 8s 3d.

On the motion of the Chairman, these minutes were confirmed. MR M'KESZIe'S MOTION, p** 6-""1" Mr McKenzio moved, " That the engineer of the Board be requested to prepare speci mens of all limber used in the construction of the Auckland wharves, with the opin ions as to their value in comparison with jarrah and other Australian timbers. Seconded by Captain Daldy, and carried. EXTENSION OP EATLWAY WHARF. Mr. Niccol moved "That the Railway Wharf be extended 160 feetnorthward beyond the limits of the present contract to obtain the depth of water originally contemplated, namely 16 feet at low water spring tide. That the T be so constructed that it will be in a parallel direction with the eastern T of Queen-street wharf." Mr Niccol had got Mr McDonald to draw a nlan of the proposed extension, and as it was a most important, want he thought it would meet with the approbation of every memberof the Board. He would therefore move his report. Mr Mays begged to second the report. Mr Boylan said there was not sufficient information before the Board respecting the proposed work which would cost £3,200 ; he thought the mail steamer would not stop there, if the proposed alteration was made. He thought the matter should be well con sidered before lavishing the money. The chairman was surprised at Mr Niccols arguments in favor of dredging ; he thought in consideration of the financial condition of the board that care should be taken before making any charges. Mr Cosgrave said he would not support Mr Niccol's motion until their dock was constructed. Auckland in this respect, was the laughing stock of the colonies. Mr Buchanan moved that the discussion of Mr Niccol's motion was adjourned until the next meeting. Mr Boylan seconded. Mr Niccol said in case of the adjournment he hoped the Board would consider the contractor, Mr Taylor, whose work in driving the piles would have to be sus pended. Mr McDonald said possibly he would have to ask for an extension of time. Mr Tole wished to know where the money was to come from, when opinions from various quarters had been obtained. It was finally resolved that the motion stand over for discussion at a special meet ing. ~W Z' BATHING SITE. Mr Boylan moved that the Board instruct the Engineer to report upon the best site on the western end, or the best site on the east ern side of the harbour for bathing places, that such sites be rented to the City Council at a nominal rental, and that his Worship, the Mayor, be respectfully requested undei clause 363 of the Municipal Corpoi-ation Act, 1867, to take the necessary steps for the erection of public bathing places. Mr Boylan spoke at length on the necessity of public bafchs, but was quite aware that the Harbour Board could only recommend the most desirable sites ; the matter was in the hands of the City Council, and might easily be accomplished. f After some discussion, it was seconded by Mr Holdship andjearried.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

GREYMOUTH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Eaces Again Postponed. The laces are apain postponed till to morrow. The weather is now fine but portions of the course are inundated by the recpnt rains. Everitt's Hibernicon Panorama Company from Sydney are playirjg here to crowded houses. They propose making a tour of the colony. Arrival of the Albion- The Albion has arrived from Melbourne. It is doubtful whether she can be tendered. The Maori is liar bound.

reports reach the Cooktmvn Herald of depredations being daily committed by the black savages, whose insatiate thirst for blood it seems impossible to quench- On the nth February the " flying packer " arrived in town add reported considerable ravages by the triggers on the road near the Laura, the blood thirsty scoundrels occupying a pieceof country through which it is a terror to white men to p_S5. ° Boine of our informant's horses were speared, as were several belonging to teamsters on the road, camped at the Lniira, and he re ports that some Chinamen and one European iVei'e' supposed to have been murdered by them. Some portions (if Mi* route are strewn with , Chinese remains, said to h:tVe b««m the victims of these, terrible marauders. Valuable pro perty is Utftg; destroyed hourly, horses speared, men killed, and loading fcfttterecj, althoHgh said to be done in almost immediate sight o police camps. Gaknatiu shipment to hand ! New Cabphts just opened up. The very large demand for Holloway aud Garliek's Carpets h.aa decided them to comply with tha wishes of their friends and customers in entering thoroughly into the House Fuenishing business. Having secured the services of Mr B. Cianwell (late Cranwcll and Co , Shortland street) is sufficient guarantee that they will keep Furniture of iirst-class workmanship, and at the most reasonable prices it can be produced at. They intend keeping Gooda to suit all classes, and purchasers are invited TO INSPECT JfiEIB STOCK. Funerals Furnished, at Modeiate Charges by Holloway and Garliclc, Cabinet Makers, Upholsterers, "Undertdiers, Drapeta, Clo thier*, &c, City Hall, Queenstieet, Atick land. —

.-__ WVEWIMnISTAB. 'I.kSPA., MARCH 21.1878___



WANTED, a General Servant. — Mrs H, 11. Stevenson, Shelly iieacli lload. ANTED, a Housemaid for Wai wcra, Hot Springs.—B. Graham, Higli-straet. ANTED, a good General Farm Fcrvant who can plongh.—H, Knox, Gamp Farm, Otahuhu ANTED, a Servant Girl.—W. Oliver, Queen-street. _^ U/ ANTED, a bullock Driver, V ¥ Shingle Splitter, two good Uushmeu, and a biish Cook.— A inly to .). H. GibLous, Bhakoanoro Untci,;.,:~',:: ■__■■■ iDA.INT.ERvS. — Wanted, a smart Jt Hand—Ward, Fh&rtland 'struct. \U ANTED, a Girl about IG,— V V Mm Em flown, Qucen-streot. \3U ANTED, a respectable young fr woman as Nursemaid; must be a good Needlowoman.—Mrs Henry KißSling, Bt. Stephen's Eoad, Parnell. Y\7"ANTED, a respectable Youth; W one who understand.) gardening, and can malic himsoif generally useful —Apply at Una uflico. WANTED, three or four acres of Land, well shelter d. close to Auckland, free from toll-bnr on voad-J Wendell, Groy-alraet.'* ANTKD, a Youth ; one used to Ihe Colhing trade preferred.—Phillips Ma;t, Queen-strcot \T7ANTED, a Dairy of first-class V ? Butter and Fresh Eggs for Fridays delivery, —F. Wtiitfliead, Victoria-atrect West ___ ANTED, two good Axe Men.— Apply Shakespeare Hotel. TTTTANTKD, by a young Man, a V ? Situation on a Farm ; can plough, saw, milk ami do general ftitm work—Apply by letter to Victoria Hotel, Onohung.i WA NTED, an assistant M atron for th* Auckland Gaol—Apply at the Gaol be tween 1 and Si o'clock p m, on Moi.diiy, the 27 th inst. WANTED, a smart active Lad.— 11. Brearly, Butcher, Wahefield-street. ANTED, a steady Man able to milk, plough, and do general farm work — Auckland Registry Office, Grey-street. W"~~ANTEb, a Groom for Farmer's Hotel, Drury; must be smart and make himself generally useful.—Apply to Tlios. Mackey, Fort-btrcct. \AI ANTED, a Servant as Laundress YV and Housemaid ; Rood testimonials or refer ences required.—Mrs Taylor, Auckland College. W" ANTED, by a Widow Lady, a situation as Housekeeper. — B. Henry's Registry Oflice, Shortland-street. WANTED, a Cook.—Apply at once Northern Club. | ANTED, a smart Boy for a Country Newspaper.—Apply immediately, office of this paper. WANTED, a Housemaid, and smart Boy to wait at table; highest wages.—Apply Immediately at Moyle's Hotel, Queen-street. WANTED, a steady young man of business habits, with £150 capital, to take an active part in a small but paying business; a Good Templar preferred.—Apply by letter to KJ, at this office. WANTED, a situation as Steward on board ship, or Waiter at an hotel, 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. ANTED, a good General Servant and Nursemaid.—Apply Epsom, office of this paper. WANTED Known, that Alexander Tait, Blacksmith, tc., has removed to his new premises, Lome-street, six doors above the old Bhop, midway between Victoria and Wellesley-streets East. WANTED KNOWN, that J.MORRISON is prepared to execnte all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. ANTED Known, that Stretton's Book, Stationery, and Wool Depot is Re moved from Grey-street to the shop lately occupied by K. Waters, 208, .Queen-street, opposite McArthur, Shera and Co.'s new premises. ANTED, Good Tailors; highest wages given—W. Rattray, 66, Queen-street. ANTED, 10,000 People to attend at the Clearing-out Sale of Boots, which will be given at pricos to suit the depressed state of tlu times. —Garrett Bros,, Dublin Boot Factory, VV i c • field-street, Auckland; and Devon-street, Ne,v Ply mouth. ANTED Known, that from my long experience in the sale and repairs of Sewing Machines, I am enabled with confidence to state that the Howe Shuttle Machine is without exception the best one made. It is better in principle, better made, has a larger shuttle, use asmallerneedle for the same sizn 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.r. Hero. Weekly or monthly payments.—GEO. VV. HE3LOP, Engineer, Agent, The Fitting Shop, Short land-street. WANTED, immediately, a clean ,reppeetable Yonng Man, or Etrong Boy, having1 a knowledge of the butchering busiuess; must be able to ride. —A. Carter, Butcher, Wellesley street. ■■:■ WANTED KNOWN, that Mrs. J. MOTION has Removed from the Market •House to the premises lately occupied by Mr. Yandle, at the junction of Cook, Grey, Wakefield, and Upper Queen-streets, exactly opposite the Fire-bell, where she hopes to merit a continuance of the favours so liberally bestowed on her for the last nine years. Fish, Fruit, Vegetables, &c, &c, always on hand. Oyster Season commences on Ist April, from which date a regular supply will be to hand. Open from S a.m. till 10 pm. every day. Wanted, a regular supply of Butter and Eggs. Wanted, a daily supply of Shrimpy ' OOME and hear the Newton Choris ters in the Newton Sunday-Schoolroom ii Edinburgh-street To-night. Admission, Is. Doort pen Bt 7,30, to commence at 8 pm.



FOE SALE, at a very low price,, a good three roomed Cottage, with freehold All-jlment, 45 X 99 feet at Ponsonby.—Apply to Jahn Soppot. JSo 8 Queens-treet, i{ OR Immediate Sale, cheap, a * good seven-roonird House, wi'h outbuiMings, good well &c, in one of the best parts of Drake street.—Apply to John Soppet, No 8, Queen-street. t~f(J'R Positive Sale, cheap, on easy terms, a good four-roomed Cottage, With outbuildings and good freehold garden, 40 x 100 ft. good wtll, etc, and Bplondid view, at Glenburn, l Jonsonbs\—Apply to John Soppet, No 8, Queen street, __________ NOTICE TO BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received by tho undersigned for alterations to No 142, Que?n street, up to noon of the 23rd inst. Plans am bpecificstions to be seen on application to H.B.PAKTEIDCT, Queen-street. N B—The lowest or any Tender not necess.irily accepted jnOMFOKTABLE Board and Besi \j denoo.—Mra Williams, top of Upper Queen street, Karangahapc Eoad. I^OJVJ PORTABLE and pleasantly \J situated Board and Residence for a Bingle gentleman.—Mrs Soall's, west junction of Ryber Pass nnd Grafton Roads. EQUIRED by a Married Couple, without family, a comfortable Furnished Bed room With use of kitchen, wilhin ten minutes walk or the F<>gt-6Uice. Terms imoderate.— Apply A, oflice of this paper. IN answer to yotif Challenge ■on Saturday last, -we, the nndornJgnect, give in to finality of your boat against the Waterman's, but we are witling to g-tve you the first boat and wo will tafio the last (Mary Ann), for the same amount and courss, —Signed A. Marshall, G. Mooro, and W. Marshall (co'vlwainj __^ . . fpO LET, sp^ciotls and convenient I Offices, with 'office fittings; fire-proof _strong- room large dry cellarage, and good tupi/ly oi water, suitable either'for the Jaw, wine, or generalfflcrcsnrale bnaint-SB.—Apply to Mr \V. Aitken. rpO LET, Country Besidence at One_ JL hunga; a comfort a"Me House of six apart merits having a splendid view of the ha-bour, with one acre garden ground; alao five acres grass paddock if required.-Apply to Fleming and Steven son, Houec and Land Agents, Onehnuga HPO LET, furnished, a commodious _|_ eight-roomed Kouso in Parnell, commanding an excellent view of the harbour.—Apply to Mr J. A. Beale, Solicitor, Snortland-street HPO LET, or for Sale, a House of nine. _lL rooms, with an aero and a half of ground, stablo, and oilier out-building?, situate next to St. Mark's Church, Hemuera, and witliin a few minutes walk of the Uiiilway Station at Newmarket.—Apply on the premises, or to Mr Cawkwell, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. nnd BE LET^ or Leased, a first-class J_ Business together -frith Workshop, Show rooms, and a comfortable DWclling-houSe. Stock and Tools can be taken at valuation.—Apply to Mr Joseph Oaue, WafeoiU-ld-Btreet. 0 LJ_T, Furnished Apartments for one or two gentkmon in Parnell.—For address apply at this oittce. , rpo RENT, Wanted a House of 7 J. or 8 rooms on one floor, in Parnell, Symonds street, or Grafton Road.—Apply Box No. ÜB, G.P.O. rpo REST, or with option of pur- JL chase,—Wanted a five-roomed Houbo about 20 minutes walk from Post-office.—Apply by letter, stating lowest rent, etc., to JC, Star Office. _^__ _ c __ All accounts agvinst mo, the underslßned, mint be sent in on or before tho 21 h lest, or they will not be recognised. NORTH BHORE.—To Let, two Cottages.—Apply R. and R Diuter, House and Land Agoots LOST, a Black and Tan English Terrier ; answers to tho name of Pero ; collar, $g(X Finder will ba rewarded on bringing same to .8 Mouldon, Dnblin-strcet, Newton. LOST, on Friday Evening, at the Choral Hall, a small Stone Brooch.—The finder would graatly oblij__o^ lea7iug it at Sta.h o_ce___ LOST, .between Newton and Queen strtet Wharf, a Centre Spring of a cart. Finder will be rewarded on returning same to Messrs B ' Tonks nnd Co Queen-street. T^VENINQ Classes will be held in Jt__ St Matthew's School-room on and after Mon day, the 20th inst, commencing at 7 pm. Instruc tion : Usual English course, free-hand aud mechanical drawing, and various other branches of education—St Matthew's School, Geo' F S Horsey, Master, ,\,i T> EGULAR MONTHLY &s_?^!S. X%J STEAM COMMUNICATION 'wMSNsXSk' BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, ■_li^i_Sl_» AND MELBOURNE. The fast ana favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 18th of April. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. CEUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 10, Queen-street, Auckland, March 21, 1875. OUNT ALBERT DISTRICT BOAKD. Tenders will bo received uutil C p.m. on Monday, tliß27th instant, for Carting about 450 yards Metal aud Scoria Ash. Information can be obtained from the Secretary. A . K . TAyLO R, Chairman., WIDENING- OATJSEWAY AND CONSTRUCTING- CULVERT NEAR THIRD MILK POST, GRKAT NORTH ROAD. Tenders will be received at the Superintendent's office until noon of MONDAY, the 27th instant, for the above work. Plans and specification may be seen at the Public Works office, Shortland-street. H. ALLRIGHT, Inspector of Works. npo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Friday, the 24th instart, for the erection of a Brick and Iron Store in Fort-street. Plans, &0.. at my oflice, Queen-street. i • ' ' EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. TO 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. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. jjf ° T J E' Abel Fletcher is prepared to Sink Wells in the city and subnrba on the shortest notice, at moderate prices. Orders to be left at the British Hotel, Queen street. CARRIER PIGEONS for Sale.— \J Apply at the Stab Office. WBLLESLEY- STREET Baptist Sunday-School.—The Panorama, "Up the Rhine, through Germany, Switzerland, and Italy,' will be exhibited in the School-room on THURSDAY Evening, 23rd instant, at 7.30. Admission: Adults, Is; Children, Cd. npENDERS are invited until the A- 30th inst, for Enclosing with a Substantial Three-rail Fence, at per chain, the following School Siies, comprising in each three acres or there abouts :— School at Orakei, Auckland School at Waiomio, Kawakawa, Bay of Islands School at Te Ngaere, Whangnroa North. Tenders for the whole or separately. Particulars at the offices of the undersigned. H, T. KEMP, Civil Commissioner, Civil Commissioners Office, Auckland, March 16, 1876. T _ER__EF^^LIsi^"^GRANI_E __\ MONUMENTS, In Eed and B-cje, jfkom £5, Free on board ship any part of New Zealand Inscriptions Accurate and Beautijul. US' Plans and Prices fbek from JOHN.LECffIG Sculptor, Alx rcleen, Scotland.



"pBINOE OF WALES THEATRE. L°ssee .. .. Mr. It. J. De Lias. Directress .. .. Miss Lydia Howarde. BE-ArPKAUANCE OF MISS LYDIA HOWARDEi THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, FRA DIAVOLO, (Macbeth Music), AND THE LIMERICK BOY. To-morrow (Wednesday), Mar. 21-IL TROVATOKE. Dress Circle Circle, 4a; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, Is. Doors open at, 7.30 overturn at eight eharp. Reserved Seats may be secured, and Tickets ob tained, at Upton and Co.'s. Attendance in Cloak-room. ftVpHE DUTCH {REVOLT AGAINST X SPAIN." By special request, Mr. F. G. Ewingtok will deliver another Leotuhe on this rousing period of History, at the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, on THURSDAY, 23rd instant, in aid of the Mount Eden Echool Building Account. This will bo an entirely New Lecture, no part of former lectures being1 repeated, and will embrace the most thrilling incidents of that eventful time, allow ing how the Dutch fared after the fall of Haarlem. Syllatius :— Gladstone's Warning of the Coming Struggle. Cardinal Manning- and the Pope's Temporal Sworrd. Dr. Newman and Catholic loyalty. Gladstone's pulogy on English Catholics. The Dutch War after Haarlem fell. Tlio Death-charge of Louis and Henry of Nassau. Cruel attempt of Protestants to suppress the Romish religion. Brutality of the Jesuits to the Maid of Antwerp. Protestant England and Catholic France to the resell? Sir Francis Drake bearding the Lion in his Den. Desperate position of Maurice, and Bloody Battle on the Sands of KiCP.Port. fSßabid Orangemen and booted Protestants who think none but Catholics can persecute should hear Every Catholic who heard the last Lecture ought to attend this one, and bring a frionrf. ■ Time, 7.30. Admission, Gd. Music by the Ohoir. Mr. Lambert will preside at the harmonium, HKAFTON ROAD HIGHWAY \JC DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that all persons whose rates remain unpaid on the 31st March instant, will forfeit their right to have their mmes returned to be regis tered as Electors, in accordance with clause 3 ot " The Kealstration of Electors Act, 1875." All ratepayers in arrear are therefore requested to pay the jimotmt of their rates to the collector, Mr H. Ashton, ;t his residence, Grafton Eoad (the place appointed in the district), at which rates are to be paid • or at his office, No 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, forthwith. _, Chairman. March 18, -8?& ~— CONCERT A^D BALL. WED.NE3DAY, 29ru MARCH. For a Special Be-TBvxolent Purpose. A SPLENDID PROGRAMME Is in course of preparation, when a larger number of Ladies and Gentlemen will appear than on any previous occasion. Joint Committee :—Fountain of Kriendfchip lOOF, MU, and the Saturday Night's Entertainment Committea. J. W. Carr, Chairman ; B. Heighwar, N.G. ; W Godwin, G.M.; W. J. Ellis, VG. ; C. Ovorton, ES. ; H. Waile, Meldrum, Hitehlns, Andrew, from any of whom Tickets and ail information may be obtained. Tickets—Concert and Ball, Front Seats, 3.i. Concert^-«econd Seats, 2s; Gallery, is; Ball, 33. Doors open at 7pm, to commence at 7.30 Programme In future issue. CHARLES B. ANDREW. Hon. Sec. to the Committee. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wellington-street. The Eveking Classes will be re-opened on MOJT 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. French Classes, conducted by Mons. 3?. Peltzer, of the College of Henri Quatre, Paris. Terms, Is per lesson of one hour; three lessons per week, 2s 6d MES. KAYE WEIGHT begs to inform Parents and Guardians that on Wed nesday, April 19, she will assume the control of the School at present conducted by Miss Hill, in Hobson- I street. Under her personal charge the greatest care and attention will be devoted to imparting to her Pupils a thoroughly Bound Education in all its branches. Mis. Wright having studied Music and the Modern Languages under eminent Masters both in London and on the Continent, possessing many testimonials as to her attainments, and having held a high position under the Board cf Education in this provineo during the past three years (which is a sufficient guarantee as to her capabilities as a Teacher), confidently anticipates giving the utmost satisfaction to the Parents of those Pupils who may be entrusted to her care. JJGGS ! THRESH JgGGS ! BUTTER ! CHEESE! BACON, ETC, 82?- A T -WHOLESALE PRICES. Regular Weekly Supplies: ADAM LAYBOURN, Fort-street, "datXvia sea and fire -O INSURANCE COMPANY ARTS PREPARED TO ACCEPT FIRE OR MARINE RISKS at LOWEST RATES. Losses paid either in this Colony or at any'of the Company's Branches. All information may be obtained by applying to , H. W. HEATH, General Agent, Bank Buildings. ■ Auckland, February 3, 1875. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY ____, LATE TRAIN. Until further notice, a Late Train will leave Onehunga for' Auckland erery Saturday night at 7.0, returning from Auckland at 11.15. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. ES. WOOD, Upper Wakefield street, Certificated Mid-wife and Monthly Nur»e. begs to inform the ladies of Auckland and its vicinity that she will be open to any engagement, and by strict attention and kindness hopes to gain their patronage. KO T I C E. ' -. . pgg TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS.; TIMBER 1 BRICKS I TIMBER I The undersigned as Agents for WAIKAWAU SAWMILL TAIRXTA SAWMILL HARKER'S PATENT BBIOK KILN, iME CHANIC'S BAY re prepared to receive and execute orders In con aection with above. COMBES & DALDY, 27, QUKBN-STBEET XMERICAN" RUBBER STAMP xjL company, dunedin. Messrs Eeed and Brett have been appointed Auckland agents for the above Company, and all orders left with them will bo promptly attended to. Sampled to be aeon at the Star office. yicTOßi A Quadrant. For Sale, four Allotments and two Cottages • 94 feet frontage. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, LandjAgents, Fort-street. J^ 0 T j. ~C~ i On and after Monday, the 3rd April, Quick's Ponsonby Busses will run as under, leaving the Union Bank Corner every 15 minutes from 8 am to 7 pm. Parties travelling can have weokly, monthly, or quarterly tickets at Reduced Pares by applying at the office, Victoria-street. F. QUICK. March 18,18"C.



" -vr o t i o * All persons intereßtca to "tnjK%^KhJ Lodge, or a Total Abstinence Society, in Otaaunu, pleane meet at tbo oia Goocl Tomplarß Hall, on wea nesdiiy, the 22nd instant, at 7.30 p.m. _ NEWTON CONGREGATIONAL SOHOOL-KOOM. THE NEWTON CHORISTERS CONCERT TO-NIGHT ! ! ! Doors open at 7 80, to commence at 3 o'clock. Price, Is. ... POSTPONED TILL THURSDAY, MARCH 23. C I T V M A R T. ■ TO DRAPERS, "COUNTRY STORE KEEPERS, AND THE TRADE. NEW AND SEASONABLE DRAPERY, AND BLANKETS. NOW LANDING, EX EDINBURGH CASTLE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from the importers, to sell by auction, on Thursday, 23rd March, at 11 o'clock, A Parcel cf New and Seasonable Drapery, Blankets, &c, now landing ex above veßSol. For absolute sale. Particulars in future issue. Terms at Sale. ■ FRIDAY, MARCH 24. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. npilE subscribers will sell at the JL Mart, Fort-street, on Fiiday nest, the 24th instant, at ll o'clock, USEFUL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, etc,, etc. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MARCH 28, Ax 11 o'Clock. TO THE TRADE. GEO. wTiINNEY HAS received instructions from Messrs Arnold, Hines and Co. to sell by pub lic auction, at the Corn Exchange, on the above date, at 11 o'clock sharp, 50 boxeß Collins' Axes, 4J to s£, each 1 doz 35 „ „ Picks, 2 doz 4J dozen rolls Covered Pails, containing 3 nestS each 3 tubs 50 „ 2-hoop Painted Pails 60 „ 3 "„ „ „ 40 3 „ Brass-bound Cedar Paila 11 „ 3 „ ~ Pine „ " 50 ~ 2 ~ Painted inside ~ ~ 12 nests Willow Clothes Baskets 17 dozen „ „ 50 nebts Tubs, each 8 tubs One line ot every lot will be quitted ■without reserve. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, NOON. ;. CHINA!!! CHINAS!! EX SALISBURY, FKOM LONDON. R. ARTHUR' WILL sell by auction at his mart, Queen-street* on Wednesday next, at twelve o'clock noon, ex Salisbury, @ London, • 1 hhd. "White and Gold China Cups and Saucers,' Slops, Sugars, Creams, B and B Plates, Milk Jugs, Egg Oups, Muffins, 6 and 7 inch 1 hhd. Irish Teas and Saucerß, white and gold. Terms :—Cash. THURSDAY, MARCH 23. SURPLUS STORES, EX ■ SALISBURY,' FROM LONDON. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE been advised by the TSf. Z. Shipping Co. to offer for sale by public auction, at their rooms, on Tnursday next, the 23rd instant, at 11 o'clock, The following Surplus Immigrants' Stores, consisting of— 45 cases Preserved Meats 13 cases Preserved MilS Ship's Bread in tanks and bags 45 cases ditto Potatoes Tea, 4 packages 5 kegs Butter 14 jars Pickles 02 casks Flour 4 casks Pea 3• 17 castes Oatmeal 15 casks Rice 4 casks Sugar 16 tins Coffee ' 2 cases Currants 25 boxes Raisins 5 casks Suet 3 casks Salt 5 cases Soap 4 barrels Kollas3Bß . .4 tins Mustard 2 tins Papper 11 cases Champagne 10 cases Port &c, &c. Also, 4CO packages Figs, Plums in glass, Muscatels, Aitnonds, and Barbary Dates. The well known quality of the Shipping Co.'S stores need no comment. ' WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29. ERNSIDE FARM, OHAUPO, WAIKATO. FOR POSITIVE SALE. THE subscribers have received in structions from F. J. Somerfield, Esq., who ia leaving the colony, to offer for positive sale, by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednes day, 29th instant, at 12 o'clock, That Valuable Improved Farm at Ohaupo, Waikato, known as " Fernside," situated at the junction of the Hamilton, Cambridge, and le Awamutn Roads, and within twenty minutes drive of the Ohaupo Railway Station and Mr Buckland's Sale Yards. The Farm contains about 696 acres, is substantially fenced, anfl. subdivided into paddocks, all of which are now laid, down in permanent grass. The property is also well watered by two creeks running through it. The buildings comprise an eight-roomed House, well finished Stable, Storeroom, Workshop, and other outbuildings. Two acres round the house are laid out as garden and orchard. Also, 200 aores adjoining the above. , . And, 60 acre", Parish of Tatipiri, being allotment 238. Terms:—One-third cash; balance can remain on mortgage at 8 per cent. •■ . 'J. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29. ~~ VALUABLE VILLA RESIDENCE SITES, COTTAGE AND BUILDINGS., ';; LAKE TAKAPUNA. Z THE subscribers have received in* structioDs from W. A. Hunt, Esq., to sell by Tublic auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 29th instant, at 12 o'clock, His well-mown Freehold Property at Takapuna, comprising :— . •■'. Lot I—Allotments 18 and 19. seotion 8, Villa Sites, containing 3 acres, having a large frontage to the lake, all substantially fenced with post and rail and quiolt hedge, and tastefully laid ont and planted with orna mental trees and shrubs. lot 2— Allotments 16 and 17, section 8, contain ing 3 acres, thoroughly fenced, and now down in good pasture. The view from both of these lots can scarcely be equalled in the. district. I j Lot 3-Allotments 2, 3,17, and 16, section 9, con taming about 6 acres, securely fenced and under cultivation, and adjoining the resi dence of Mr H. Dacre. • Lot 4—Section 7, having frontages to three roads,. and hiving erected on it a comfortable cot- tage, barn, &c. Lot s—Allotments 11, 12, 13, and 14, section 1, containing about 7 acres, fenced, subdivided and down in grass. This lot ia famous as the resort of all picnic parties to the Lake, on account of the shelter afforded by the mag nificent pohutukawa trees growing on the beach frontage. ■ Also, Lot 6 of Section 11, containing 1 acre 16 perches fronting the Lake, and situated between tho |Sneid,l:Bj T' Kemp 'EBq-iandl'-^ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, An'P'MoTiPAra