being of stone, kit the neighbourhood of the place was enveloped ih a smoky haze, which created much astonishment .»nd alarm. The firm cannot estimate the value of the stock de stroyed until a survey is made, or account for the origin of the fire. Some of the cases of goods were placed in the top flat only a quarter of an hour before the fire was discovered. There was no light on the flat, nor were there any matches kept in the stock. The stock was insured in the following companies :—Victoria, £2, 000 ; Nor wich Union, ; London and Lancashire, .£I,OOO ; Imperial, ,£1,000; National (N.Z.), South British, ,£500; total, The magnificent steamer Australia, the same built by Messrs. J. Elder and Co. for the con veyance of mails between this port and New Zealand, arrived last evening from Plymouth, via Melbourne, having accomplished the quick est mn on record, viz., 49 days, from her port of departure to Sydney, including all detentions a t ports of calls, etc. Her actual steaming time to Melbourne was 41 days 7 hours, and this was accomplished on a mean consumption of only 35 tons of fuel per diem. Captain Cargill, so well and favourably known in the colonies as commander of first-class sailing ships, has arrived in command of the Austra lia, and may be congratulated on having made <(the passage," which will doubtless take some beating. The success of the Australia on this her maiden voyage is pronounced as com plete, and goes a long way in verifying the assertion of the builders, that should they be called on they are quite able to float steamers guaranteed to make the voyage to Melbourne, via the Cape, within a maximum limit of forty days. Remarkable swift passages have been made here in late years by steam vessels, full powered and auxiliary, but to the Australia may be fairly accorded the distinction of having excelled them all, and if the promise of her present achievement is carried out in Pacific waters, the San Francisco mail service will gain a great name for speed and regularity. [Mr. and Mrs. R. Beck, of Auckland, were passen gers by the same.] The loan repaired by the Auckland Harbonr Board is being obtained. . Their debentures were reported at par. At the farm of M.t. Trigg, near the Junction (relates the Ballarat Star) three of his sons were occupied loading hay. One of the young men was on the top of the waggon using a hay fo.ik, whilst the others were on the ground. Henry Trigg, aged eighteen years, was stand ing by the side of the waggon, looking up wards, when his brother let fall the fork—the ■prongs striking him full on the forehead, pene trating through three wounds to the brain. It is stated that the fork was embedded in the forehead, so that upon the horrible occurrence happening, the victim ran with it still in the wounds some yards untill he fell. lie died the same night. A Chinaman named Ah Shing, who was been employed by a shepherd residing near Grayton, to chop wood and do other jobbing about the place, was charged at the Police Court to-day with committing a criminal assault upon a little girl, the adopted daughter of the shepherd. The shepherd's wife was at the same time charged with being an accessory to the act. The case was adjourned, the bench refusing bailing for either prisoner.

REMARKABLE CASE of SNAKE-BITE.

(BcndUjo Advertiser, March 3rd.)

Last Monday week information was received in Sand hurst that Mrs. Carter, mother of Mr. T. Luxton, the well-known sharebroker, had been bitten by a snake at eicjht o'clock on the previous evening. At midnight she commenced to vomit, and this continued until 4 a.m. Then her face and her head swelled up to double its natural size, the swollen tongue protruded from her month, her eyes were closed, and she was apparently unconscious. Through the foresight of Mr. Lux-ton a supply of ammonia, with the necessary injecting instru ment, and a case of brandy had been forwarded a couple of months previously for an emergency of this kind, and there being no medical man within many miles of the place, Mr, Carter some of the ammonia Into her arm at the wrist, and this appeared to afford relief. A glass of brandy was also given at short in tervals, but was not retained by the stomach. At 5 o'clock a.m. Dr. Mclntyre arrived from Swan Hill. The patient had also, from the time she had been semi- Unconscious, been walked about by two attendants. Dr. Mclntyre, on his arrival, injected ammonia into the arm, near the elbow. The patient was still kept walk iing briskly to and fro till a profuse perspiration flowed ; .■and after the lapse of an hour the doctor injected am monia into the other arm, also near the elbow. The vomiting had ceased, and brandy was still given at intervals. At 8 o'clock a.m. she was put to bed, her head bathed with_ water, and brandy and ammonia ad ministered to drink. This was continued every two hours until "Wednesday, when the combined liquid was only given at times, when she felt herself sinking. On Thursday the swelling gradually went away, and at nigh,t she opened her eyes for the first time, and since then she has recovered, so that all fear of danger is now past. Several bottles of brandy were drunk by the patient, but no signs of intoxication followed, and she imbibed about the third of a pint of ammonia— a quan tity sufficient to kill half the people under the ve randah.

HURRICANE AT NEW CALEDONIA.

An English resident of New Caledonia has forwarded the following account of the hurri cane at New Caledonia :—At 8 o'clock on the 23rd the harbourmaster announced to the dif ferent ships in harbour that the barometer was falling fast, and that it had every indication of a hurricane. All the small coasters (less four) were towed in the bay of the Moselle for safety; also the Government pilot cutters and punts. About 2 o'clock it began to blow a regular gale, but so far nothing to fear from the north west ; but from 4 o'clock lo 10 o'clock at night we had the full force of the hurricane, jumping suddenly from N.W. to S.W. This was the cause of all the disasters. The James Patter son, with both anchors down and a large quantity of chain out, began to drag; but luckily she had steam up, which was at first quite useless, she not being able to move an inch, and coming on shore all the time. The Viti, a small coaster of about 120 tons, was anchored just under her stem, and the blades of her screw would have got caught in the Viti chain. For about an hour we all expected the steamer to come on shore, but at the last mo ment the master of the cutter cut away the chains and the Paterson took him in tow. We thought all was safe then ; the steamer was not twenty yards from the shore, which is covered with large boulders. Not at all. Another cutter, the Duggong, came drifting under her stem, but luckily she kept dragging in, and in the course of half an hour she was quite clear and steaming ahead. We all from the shore could not help but admire the sangfroid of Captain Nightingale in this critical circum stance ; and he went and anchored further out, and the following morning was anchored close under Isle Nou, safe out of all danger. The Havilah, Bossuet, and Depeche, all got toge ther and rode it out admirably. Had it lasted twelve hours more, I am afraid that they would have been on- shore. The Buffbn, a French barque, was anchored a long way out ; also the Leonide and Mickey.Free; but the Buffon began to drag her chains, and drifted right on the two last coasters (of about 40 tons each), broke the mast and the jibboom of the Leo nide, nearly cutting her in two, and taking the jib and boom out of the Mickey Free, and doing equally as much damage. The captains of the two coasters affirm that it was they that saved the Buffon; the Cilaos dragged veiy little. The Southern Cross, a New Zealand steamer, came so close in shore that she could no longer use the screw, being afraid of getting the fans broken by the piles on which she was drifting rapidly. • This was at 10 o'clock at night; "after this the wind began to fall gradually. The French barque Pactole got the worst; if the wind had stood at N.W. she was right, but when it blew from the S.W. she came right on shore, knocking down all the piles of the new wharf, and came right across the wharf, where the mail steamer lies. The Anette, a cutter of 30 tons, came inside of her, between the wharf and the Pactole ; she is now a complete wreck, smashd to pieces. The owner of the Anette lost two punts, (He never believed in a hurricane.) The Pactole is fearfully knocked about; she was leaking so fast that they had to take all the coals out of her where she lay ; the amount of damage is not yet known. There was also a Levuka schooner, the captain scuttled her; she is all right and afloat, not hav^Vj'any damages. In the Bay de la Mostlle next morning was a fearful sight—punts, cutters, all mixed to gether ; some in pieces, others without masts, a" on shore. They belong principally to the

Government. The Reine Hortense is a com plete wreck on the reefs; the Agenoria, a twenty-ton schooner, is dismasted, and on shore in the P>ay St. Vincent; the brig Nil De.sperandum, from Melbourne, is on shore in Kennella Bay (not known as yet if a total wreck) ; also, three other coasting vessels. This is for the marine department : now for the land.

Noumea, on the whole, has not suffered much. Mr Higginson's store, the Thiesbie. was partly unroofed ; the verandah of Mr Hig, ginson's office (Transport Maritime) was carried away ; a few houses unroofed here and there- The Valle dcs Colens, the suburbs of Noumea, suffered more. Weatherboard cottages taken completely off the piles ; some had to be propped to keep them from capsizing. From the country we have as yet no news ; the tele graph wires were all broken and communica tions with the interior are not yet established. The Presquille Ducos Penitentiary (Deporta tion) has suffered the most; nearly all the Government establishments blown clown. The officer in command told me himself that they were all sleeping a la belle Etoile —damages estimated at for the Presquille Ducos. Not alone the hurricane, but we have also the sauterells (grasshoppers), who have devastated both Paita and the Valle of the Demlia. I was out at the latter place on Sunday, the 20th, and it was a pitiful sight; all the sugar plan tations completely ravaged ; eighteen months' labours completely lost. I have heard that at Boulipari they have not suffered so much. The Argos, lately from Adelaide, which went to the Diahot to take in a cargo of copper ore, went on to the reefs, but was towed off; she was anchored in Pam Bay. A survey was held, and she was condemned, and sold in Noumea for sterling to Messrs M'Leod and Baker ; rather a large find for a con demned brig of 450 tons. We are all, in Noumea, anxiously expecting the arrival of the Lord Ashley. Has she caught the hurri cane ?is a question asked by many of us; it is to be hoped not.

THE NEW THEATRE.

The cluster of shops and new theatre, known as Barnett and, Levy's buildings, at the corner of Queen and Victoria streets, are rapidly advancing towards completion, and, ere long, in the place of an old'court-hoase, the hated gibbet of civilisation, dust bins, marine stores, and pumpkin beds, will be seen magnificent shops, crowned by one of the best theatres in New Zealand. Theatres date back from the time of the Cresars, and they are likely to continue as long as human nature delights in dramatic representations, burlesque, tragedy, music, and comedy, and wherever the atage has been worthy of its mission, it has received due aliment and sup -1 port. Messrs Barnett and Levy have shewn an enterprising disposition in erect ing this resort of public amusement, and those shops beneath which cannot fail in imparting a sense of stability to Auckland of the future, and acting somewhat as an anti dote to that feeling of despondency which frequently overwhelms the feelings of the friendless new comer to these islands. The lower buildings begin visibly to display their proportions, the walls being up to the roof level, frontage to Queen-street 63ft, to Victoria-street, including the span over the rord-way at the back, of 120 ft. The first floor on the level of the street, as already intimated, is appropriated for. various shops, which will add greatly to the material beauty of the corner, and the entrances to the new theatre. The Queen-street front will be the entrance to the dress circle, 10ft wide and 30ft deep, with a very handsome staircase, ticket office, and lobby, with folding doors ; also, three Bhops, being respec tively 35ffc by 17ft; 30ft by 12ft, and 35ft by 18ft. The Victoria-street front will be divided into three shops, with frontages of 17, 14, and 13 feet, a depth of 35 feet, and an entrance to the theatre of the same dimensions as that to the dress circle, with ticket offices and swing doors which will open either way so as to cause no hin drance in case of firs or other accident. The cellars of the shops are provided with drain pipes discharging into sewer, and all properly trapped. They are seven feet deep, dry, and secure—fit for the reception of any kind of goods. The walls dividing the shops and entrances are of brick brought up from base ment, and carried up to the floor of the theatre so as to sustain its weight and that of the audience. The iron pillars also, sup porting the dress circle, rest on these massive walls ; hence very little weight, except that of the roof, will be sustained by the external walls, thus giving the audience an assurance of safety. Precautions have also been judiciously taken against any noise that might arise from the under-resting shops, by filling the space between the floor of the theatre and the ceilings of the shops with, sawdust resting on tarred felfc. We notice further, that the girders and more important timbers are provided with iron straps and bolts, which, being secured to iron plates on the outside walls, bind the walls and floors firmly together, and throughottt the whole of the buildings we notice that the same wise attention to the minutise of the work has been studiously observed. The roadway under the atage end of the building is spanned by ponderous wroughtiron girders, which are calculsted to sustain at least six times the weight they were formed to carry, and the walls are built of Portland cement, instead of inferior lime-mortar. Hence it will be seen that the enterprising pro prietors had durability of structure as well as beauty of design in view, when they suggested the plan of what hereafter will be known by their joint names, as Barnett and Levy's Buildings. And not only dura bility and beauty, but that which is of still greater value to a community, namely a due regard to the health of persons who may hereafter occupy these houses and shops. Hence ventilation and acoustics have been carefnlly attended to, and with muoh success ; the former pertaining to health through the inlets and outlets for the recep tion of good air, and the passing away of bad air, and the latter in respect of sound, which is a necessary provision in a theatre where sweet sounds are among its most beautiful and enjoyable associations. Every other comfort and convenience will also be found for those who can take pleasure in the representations of the splen did drami-s of Shakespeare, Jonson, and Massingec of the Elizabethan age; or of Sheridan, Knowles, and Bulwer of the present; or of the musical creations of the modern masters of the lyres of Germany and England. In addition to ladies' dressing rooms, there will be every convenience for tide-vaiting, arranging dress, hair, etc. The gentlemen, moreover, between the act 3 will not have to go from heat to cold, and from cold to beat, in order to acquire refreshment, as a beautiful well furnished saloon will be erected, 20 feet by 30, where they will be able to enjoy a cooling glass of lemonade, or a nip of something a little stronger, with a full flavoured cigar. This will be preferable to facing the night air, and is a hew and ex cellent feature in connection with places of public interest, and which no doubt will be soon imitated by other caterers for the eleva tion and cheer of the people. The dress circle will be splendidly upholstered, with due regard to comfort and taste, and will, when completed, seat from 1600 to 1700 persons. The spacious gallery and the pit will be comfortable and proportionate. The stage will be forty-four feet deep, and the prose9nium 24 feet wide. The cloak, dressing, and other apartments well venti lated, and which in every other respect will surpass any building of the kind which has hitherto heen attempted in the city of Auck land. The architect under whose superin tendence the work is progressing is Mr Ma honey of Queen-street, who has planned and designed mauy of our public buildings. The contractor is Mr Rhodts. Other mechanical skill will be brought into requisition in con nection with internal arrangements as soon as the buildings are covered, for which tenders

will be asked for. The' tendencies towards perfection which distinguish the present age, may be recognised even in the material im provements that are continually going on around us. Men Beem to have a conscious ness of having been created for progress and perfection, and to possess ideas which were un thought of by men of a former period, and they not only legard utility, but beauty, in the works which escape from their hands, Labour, we know, is a system of contracts, imposing mutual obligations, bub the man who looks beyond the monetary question, or temporary exchange, and does his best for the sake of justice and takes an honesb pride in his work, builds up for himself one of the greatest principles of morality, which must be beneficial in its influences upon others ; for labour is a school of benevolence as well as of justice. Messrs Barnett add Levy are to be congratulated on the promise of their enter prise, which, when completed, will stimulate the wheels of industry and place a comfort able and wholesome theatre within the reach of the citizens of Auckland. The theatre is likely to be ready for opening in about five or at most six months. The chandeliers and upholstery have been ordered inEngland, and are not expected to arrive for. two or three months. The shops with verandahs complete will be ready for occupation in about three months.

TELEGRAPHIC.

WELLINGTON.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

Wheeler Company aro playing here they are drawing good houses and are well spoken of.

Some of Hoskins late Christchurch com pany are also here for a short season.

No further [action has been taken in the street tramway scheme.

The reclamation contract is going on as vigorously as ever. The Jnew Government buildings are pro gressing as fast and looking as plain as ever. It is understood that the contractor who is carrying out the work skilfully and econo mically will tnake a handsome thing out of it.

Mr Oakes the railway contractor has been put rather in a hole by not getting the •hundred and eighty men he engaged at the Thames, and he is being telegraphed to constantly to make arrangements for bring ing them down here, but he cannot see his way to the outlay.

All the papers are busy discussing the re awakening to life of the Chamber of Com merce, and of course, all dwell strongly as in duty bound, that "Wellington is the natural centre of communication for both islands."

OAMARU.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thursday, Presentation to Mr Steward.

W. J. Seward, late member for Waitaki district, was presented this afternoon with a handsome silver salver and 250 sovereigns as a recognition of the disinterested manner in which he had served Oamaru and the district in the House for the last five years. Mr A. Gibbs, the oldest inhabitant in the district, and who has been thrice elected Mayor, made the presentation in few well-chosen remarks. Mr Steward suitably responded, and briefly summarised his political career.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Thursday. New Trial in Webb v. National Bank-

In Banco, the case of Webb v. National Bank was incidentally mentioned with refer ence to a new trial in this case. Webb some time ago obtained a verdict for £3000.

PORT CHALMERS

(From our own Correspondent.) This day, Arrival of the Ship Wellington.

The ship Wellington has arrived at at the Heads. She is from Glasgow with immi grants.

PORT CHALMERS.

(Per PreßS Telegram Agency.) This day. Rapid Passage- Arrived : Ship Maulsden, 70 days from Lizard, 78 from London, brings 30 passengers and 2600 tons cargo inclusive of 20 tons powder. She is the property of David Biuce of Dundee, the owner of Strathmore.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Pres3 Telegram Agency) This day. Wheat moderate demand to meet present requirements, Buyers disinclined to pur chase largely at quotations. Good top prime, 4s 6d to 4s 8d ; middling, 3a to 4s sd. Ex port demand for oats has improved the market. New crop, Is 8d to Is 10d, and 2s beßt old crop. Barley quotations nominally, 5s for the best malting. f^The gross earnings of the Otago railway for February are £12,000, and the expenditure £7,500. The Guardian points out that the earnings are £146,000 a year, and the exceess of receipts over the expenditure £54,600 a yeer.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

PEINCE OF WALES THEATRE.

The reproduction of " Chilperic'' last evening at the Princo of Wales theatre was for the benefit ef Mdlle. Solange Novaro, and was cons'derably patronised by play-goers. This play is so well known, and has been so often commented upon that iurlherTemarks seem unnecessary. Tha were well up to their parts, and with the additional aid of Mrs Searle, as Galawinda, sustained the well-earned reputation of this performance to the satisfaction of all present. This evening, in honor of Ireland's patron saint, " BOfiY O'MOBE " will be presented to the audience, Hatry Power as the hero and Madame Navaro as Kathleen, in which this artiste will sing Kathleen's beautiful song from the pen of Lover. At the conclusion of Rorj O'More there will be a select concert, including the best singers in connection with this popular company, finishing with a grand allegorical tableau. We may state that Eory O'More is one of the best things of the kind that has ever been placed upon the stage, and which cannot fall in making the hearts of all very merry. SMITH' 3 NKW COMBINATION. A, large number of persons; availed themselves of the opportunity of paying a visit to the Oity Hall last evening, and witnessing the various representations and listening to the numerous songs of the melodists in connection with this combination of talent. The programme was successfully carried out, and the numerous specialities received with special favor, and many of the performers were induced to re-appear in answer to the prolonged calls of the people. We call attention to Smith's programme of this evening, which will include a number of new features and new artists. In addition to tbe excellent delineations of Mr Willard, and a number of Irish melodies from Tom Moore, with muaic by Stephen Glover, Miss Lane will sing " The Irish Exile's Keturn," and Miss Melville "The French Flower Girl.'" Mr Cary will also assist in duets from the "Lily of Killarney." The Brothers Dv Ville will appear in two acts. Mr Patna Eice will give a song and dance in his original style, after which Mr Webb will marshall forth his regiment of Marionettes to the iutense amusement of the audience, Only one more opportunity will re main of witnessing Smith's new combination of popular artists, at they are off to Sydney by the Hero.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., E.M.) JUDGMENTS FOB PLAINTIFFS.

Holland and Butler v. P. Hillibrand, claim £2 123 lOd, goods, costs £1 16s 6d (MrDevore for plaintiff) ; Cook and Clayton v. George Schmidt, claim £1 9s lid, costs 16s, draperies ; Charles and Elizabeth Mad den v. Isaac Railey, claim £9, use and occupation of a house in Chapel-street ; Emma Wilson v. C. F. Searle, claim £4 Ss ; John McLachlan v. Minnie Williams, claim £8 Gs, costs 18a; Thomas Barr v. John MulJally, claim £7 123 lOd, promissory note, costs £1 19s ; Hans Christopher v. Henry Copeland, claim £6 Ss 9J, goods, costs 18s ; AaDs Christopher v. Jas. McKeown, claim £2 6s, costs 143. ; Chas Langsford v. James Carlyle, claim £11 10a, clothes, costs £2 53 ;

Elizabeth Nicholson v. Thomas Horan, claim £4. lls, costs £1 4s 61. Mr Hughes for plaintiff. ERNEST J. KING V. JOSEPH WORMS. Claim £1 3s. This was a claim for a long standing account. A judgment had been obtained against defendant bub which had been unattended to. Mr. Joseph Worms here stepped forward and said he bad arranged to pay 5s a week punctually, which was accepted. EBNEST J. KIBG V. T. B, HANNAFORD. Claim £2 14s. Mr. Devore for plaintiff. Mr. Hannaford objected to pay this claim which originally was 103 in connection with a wedding on the ground of principle; he was willing to pay the 103 into the poor box, but rather than pay this unjust claim, he would go to prfsou. In answer to Mr. Devore, defendant said he wa3 in a position to pay but objected to do. Mr. Devore said that was sufficient, and as a judgment had been obtained against defendant he would ask for an order for immediate payment or committal. His Worship ordered payment to be made within 24 hours, or to be committed to prison for one month. Adjoukned Cases, D. Stepbenson and Co. v. James Wilson, claim £6 16s Gd ; Thomas Lupton v. Tbos. Gillibrand, claim £12 143 9d. C. d'IRAN V. CHARLES MACH. Claimf £10 10s. Mr Thorne for plaintiff.

Constantioe D'Lcan, manufacturer in Auckland, deposed that in August, 1871, the defendant, who had been selling goods for him, was indebted £10, which was subse quently reduced to £0 10.3. Defendant went to Dunedin and was imprisoned falsely, having been taken for another man. He petitioned the Government for compensation and promised to pay him when he gob money but had failed to do so.

Defendant subjected plaintiff to a severe cross-examination, in which he endeavoured to shew that plaintiff held some stereoscopic view belonging to defendant, and that he had never received money for the goods, and it was understood that if he did not get it he was Hot to be pressed. Mr. D'Leau denied these statements.

Charles Mack, deposed that he was a com mercial traveller, and in 1871, travelled tor plaintiff for about eight months, during which time there were about £7 or £8, in bad debts contracted.

»;';. To his Worship : He hid never got the money from Government. It was five yeers since the application was made. Still lived in hopes ; only asked for £370. Judgment for plaintiff, with costs £1 19a.

HENDERSON'S MILL RACES.

Tuts enjoyable country race meeting came off to-day and attracted a large number of visitors, mauy of whom went out in Mr F. Quick's coached. The weather was fine and the course in excellent going order.

(Per Star Carier Pigeon.)

Maidek PiiATB (12.30 p m.) of 12 soys. Entrance, 1 soy. H miles, open to all horses that have never won public monoy. Mr EUiH's b «• Paddy, Cyrs 1 Mi' Ilenwood's b g Secret (late Gameboy), ?3lKaged\. ' Handicap Hurdle Race (12 noon) of 15 soya, over S flights of hurdles 311. Gin. high, 2 miles. Entrance, 30.j, on nomination iGh, on acceplancn 15b. 2. Mr M Geo's b g .Robinson Crusoo, aged, 9sfc 41b 1 5. Mr Campbell's cli g Derby, 4yrs Bdt lllbß .. 2 4. Mr Ellis's eh g Sam, Cyrs 9st 41bs 3 Settlehs' Race (1 p.m.) of 10 soys. Entrance 1 Biv. 1 mile, catch weights. For all horses the 601 m tide pro erty of settlers in the district. Keli/B Dainty 1 O'Neills Tutuna 2 Cowou's Beauty ..'/'.. E3O

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We are glad to welcome back from England Mr and Mrs E. Beck and Mr D. Nathan. Mr and Mrs Beck came out to Melbourne in the Australia, one of the new Mail steamers. Mr It. Arthur told at his mart to-day, a quantity of country produce, groceries etc. The sale of allotments in Freeman's Bay, which was to have taken place to-day in the rooms of B. Tonks and Co., was postponed until Friday next. At Mr. Cochrane's sale of furniture to-day the attendance was large and the prices ob tained were very good.



WANTED to LET, a four-roomed Cottage at Parnoll.—Apply Mr Nairn, Grocor, Para ell. ANTED, four Shinglere.—Apply Townshond Bro3, Darham-streefc. WANTED immediately, a Nurse —Apply Mr Aickin, Chemist, Queon stree t. TIi7ANTED, a situation as Steward T T 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 Office. ANTED, a strong Youth to make himself useful.—W. J. Messenger, Butcher. ANTED, a small Cottage in a respectable district about twenty minutes walk from Queeii-street.-ABO, Star office. WA IS TED, a strong active young Man to assist in tho Bakehouse; Also an Apprentice to the Business.—C. Burton, Charcoal Biscuit Baker, Farnell. WANTED, a good General Servant for the North Shore ; must be able to milk; references required.—For address apply at this office. O Wholesale and Eetail Clothiers. The advertiser is desirous of obtaining a situa tion aR Salesman and Storekeeper; 16 years experience; first-rate references from best of London houses; not particular to any kind of Store where he could be generally useful.—Apply to YZ, Stab Office. ANTED, a Bricklayer to build a Three - fine Chimney.— O. Layer, Mount Eden Road. WANTED, a smart respectable Lad, 16 to 17 yearH old, for an office, must be a good penman ; Hotel Housemaid, and smart boy for an hotel,—Hannaford's Registry, High-street. ANTED, a respectable Girl as General Servant; reference required.—Mis Messenger, Queen-street. ANTED, a good General Servant. Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, 154, Quaen strflct. ANTED, a good General Servant and Nursemaid.—Apply Epsom, office of this paper. - WANTED, an Apprentice,—Miss Brown, Dressmaker, Hobson Park, Parnell. WANTED, a good finger's Machi nist ; must also be a good needlewoman; no others need apply.—Mrs Pate, Surgical Belt, Stay, and Corset Maker, Victoria-street. ANTED Known, that Alexander Tait, Blacksmith, &c., has removed to his new premises, Lome-street, six doors above the old shop, midway between Victoria and Wellesley-streets East. C. DENNES keeps constantly • in stock the following makes of machines: Newton, Wilson and Co.'3 Princess of Wales. Howe Shuttle Machine, Grover and Baker, Singer, Thomas' of all kinds, Circular Head, and other manufacturing machines, and therefore can suit all customers. One month's free trial Weekly payments, from Gd.— Great Central Sowing and Washing Machines Depot, Queen-street. Repairs done well, cheap, and quickly. ANTED Known, that George S. Stevens (lata Billiard Marker of Governor Browne Hotel), has leased the Billiard Room at the Victoria Hotwl, Victoria-street. Old friends .will receive the best attention. One of Alcock's best Tables and appurtenances in splendid order. A&TED, a General Servant.— Apply at Mr R. Carbine's, opposite the Jews Cemetery, Karangahspe Koad. Wf ANTED, an Improver to the t V Cabinet Making. Also a Ynuth with some' knowledge of Upholstery or French Polishing— A p^ly at the Victo'ia Fursiture Mart, Victoria-street last, next tbe Greyhound Hotel. WANi'ED, intending buyers of a Sewing Machine to inspect Taylor's Patent Machine before purchasing. Hundreds of this genuine and superior machine now in iise in Auck and.—T. Peacock, Optician, opposite Post-office, lhortland-Btreet.



WANTED Known, that Stretton's Book, Stationery, and Wool Depot Is Ke moved from Grey-street to the shop lately occupied by B. Waters, 208, Queen-street, opposite McArthur, Siiera and Co.'a new premises. WANTED, two good steady Compositors for the Wailcato Times. Reply immediately to the Manager, Hamilton, Waikato. ANTED, Good Tailors; highest wages given —W. Rattray, 06, Queca-street. WANTED, within a few minutes walk of UnKed Service Hotel, a Bedroom with use of Sitting-room and partial Boird.—Address '■ H.H.," Stab, office. ANTED Known, that Mrs. Eiglesim, Dressmaker, has moved to the promises lately occupied by George Quick, Esq., in Wellesley-stteet, two doors below Hobson-street. ZNTED, 10,000 People to attend at the Clearing-cut Sale of Boots, which.?ill be given at priceß to suit the depressed state of tha times.—Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Factory, tViw field-street, Auckland ; and Devon-street, .Ne * Ply mouth PKJNCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee .. .. Mr. E. J. De Liaa, Directress .. .. Miss Lydia Howarde. St. Patrick's Day, THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING, 17TH MAKCH, LAST NIGHT BUT TWO or MISS LYDIA HOWARDE. The performance will consist of BORY O'MORK To concludo with a SELECT CONCERT, in which Miss Lydia Howarde. Mdlle. Solange Navaro, aud Miss Jennie I«'ye, will appear. Finale—Grand Allegorical Tableau! Bhsf! Circle Circle, 4s; Stalls, 2s Cd ; Pit, Is. Doors open at 7.30. overture at eight sharp. jn I T V H A L L. i SMITH'S COMBINATION. Grand Extra Performance and Special Night, In honour of Ireland's Patron Saint. ST. PATRICK'S DAY (FRIDAY), Great Double Bill! Monster Paiformance ! FAOHTEEN ARTISTES TO-NIGHT, in addition to the Members of Smith's Combination. The following artistes have kindly volunteered for this groat occasion:—Mr tfenry Talbot, Mr Rice, Les Freres Dv Vlllo, Blanche Melviu. Willard's Irish Characters, illustrated with Song and Danco ; Irish MeloOi^s, by Moore and Stephen Glover, with Duets from Benedict's " Lily of Kil lurnay," by Henry Talbot and Mr Cary ; Miss Lane's "Irish Exile's Iteturn" ; Blanche Melvin's "French Flower Girl; the Brothers Dv Ville in two acts; Azelio, tho Lndy Gymnast, and Verona; Mr Rico's Favorite Song aud D.ance; Cary's ''Dear Little Shamrock"; Webb's Fantoccini. SATURDAY NIGHT, THE LAST, As the Company depart in the Hero for Sydney. TT A. C. B. S. AUCKLAND BRANCH, No. 81. THE ANNUAL BALL of above Banch will tike place In the CHOEAL HALL, TO-NIGHT ! TO-HIGHT! Dancing to commence at 9 pm, Ladies by invitation circular only. Tickets, 10s Cd, to be had of Messrs CaUnan, Flynn, Dempsey, and the members of the committee. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary. OVAL ALBERT LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 2. Tke uaual Monthly Meeting will be held 'at the Lodge-room, Newton, This Evening, at 7.30 p m. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M, \ UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY J~^L ■ ~ LATE TRAIN. Until further notice, a Lato Train will leave Onehunga for Auckland e?ery Saturday night at 7.0. returning fiom Aucklsnd at 11.15. y °r CT> A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. -"V* T^ 0R SYDNEY AND ®3Sk?X^. JO MELBOURNE. $&fMtis&2& The fast and favourite 8. a. HERO, Captain Looav, will leave Auckland aa above on TUESDAY, the 21st instant, at 12 o'clock noon. Intending Passengers must book at our office. No outward freight will be taken on board after 10 o'clock on Tuesday morning. For freight or passage apply to ORUIOKSHANE & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, March 17, 1870. -fflk* T3l O R WANGANUI. fmtfph* DIRECT. Tho b.s, St. Kilda, J Flowekdat, Commander, from Onehunga, TO MORROW (Saturday), 18th instant, 1 o'clookp.m., weather, &c, permitting. For freight or passage apply to COMBBB & DALDY, Agents, Auckland j Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. a Ffc- QHIP ' SALISBURY,' FROM LONDON. JiWW$»£L All Accounts and Clainw against the ,»^<BSraaSß» s hip Salisbury must be rendered in duplicate to the undersigned by noon To-morrow, the 18th instant, or they will not be recognised. JOHcf BATGER, Agent N.Z. Shipping Co, Limited. Auckland, 17th March. 1876. ■ T^OR POVERTY BAY jjubk JC and east coast. JIMs2MxS? The regular trading schooner AGNES DONALD Will sail as above on MONDAY next, the 20th inst. For freight or passage apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. v* T^OR HOKIANGA. *fj*P?ips\ The Schooner &£§!& QUEEN, Will sail as above on MONDAY next, the 20th inst. For freight, &c, apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Friday, the 24th instant, for the erection of a Brick and Iron Store in Fort-street. Plans, &c. lit my office, Quoen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. rr\ o BUILDERS. Tinders 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, . Architoct. rp O BUILDERS. Tenders will he received until noon of the 20th instant, for Taking Down and Rebuilding the Front Elevation of the City Club, Shortlaad-street. R. KiSALS & SON. i ■ Architects. i Insurance Buildings., HPENDEKS are invited until the ■X 30th inst, for Enclosing with a Substantial Three-rail Fence, at per chaiD, the following School Sites, comprising in each three acres or there abouts :— School at Oralrel, Auckland School at Waiomio, Kawakawai Bay of Islands School at Te Ngacre, Whangaroa North. Tenders for the whole or separately. Particulars at the offices of the undeisigned. H. T. KEMP, Civil Commissioner, Civil Commissioners Office, Auckland, March 16,1876. 1 < ■ ; :- ■..-■!::■'■ . . .



■jf ARANGAHAPE DISTRICT BOARD. j\ . ____- Tenders will t)e reie^ed by tlie above Board for Road Forming until the ?.o'tb inßi Fov pnvticulars apply g^^^^^ Chaitttfan. HHO SEA-FARING MEST. Ship-owners, MasteTTlarinerg, «*g-^£te3*ft? requested to meet on MONDAY E>3NI^G- at 7.30, at Mr. Malcolm Niccol's Office, Custoui-i^se-Btreet, to consult upon the advisableness of eta*-. 111*. ™ Reading-Room for the benefit of the Mariners of tu> port and visitors. JAMES PEACHY. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wellington-street. The Evening Classes will be re-opened on MO.V DAY, March 6, at 7 p.m. Terms :—Senior Class : English, Arithmetic, Book keeping, &c, is Cd per week. Junior Elementary Class, Is per week. Fkench Classes, conducted by Mons. F. Peltzpr, of the College of Henri Quatre, Paris. Terms, Is per lesson of one hour: three lessons per week, 2s Od :jJATAL BE IGADE. 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 will please attend. TAIRUA GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). An Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders of the Tairua Gold Mining Company (Limited), will be held at the Company's Office, Bank Buildings, Queen- Btreet, Auckland, on TDESDAY, the 23th March, 1876, at two o'clock in-the afternoon. The business to be transacted at such meeting is as follows :— i 1. To consider the advisability of. and if ap proved, to pass a special resolution requiring the Company to be wound-up voluntarily. 2. To appoint Liquidators for the purpose of winding-up the affairs of the Company, and distributing the property. 3. To authorise such Liquidators to Bell the pro perty and debts due to the Company to the " Tairua Prospectors Gold Mining Company (Limited)." on the following terms, or on such other terms as tho meeting may deter mine, viz.:— A. All the debts and liabilities of the Com pany to be paid by the Tairua Pros pectors Gold Mining Company (Limited). B. The Tairua Prospectors Gold Mining Company (Limited), toal\otto the Liqui dators, or as they may direct, as many paid up shares, and as many contribu ting shares in that Company as there are sharps allotted in the Tatrua Gold Mining Company (Limited), such con tributing shares to be subject in allot ment to a payment of Sixpence per share. 4. To authorise such Liquidators to distribute such shares among the Shareholders of the Company in manner following, or in such other manner as the meeting may determine, viz. :— One paid up share and one contributing snare in the Tairua Prospectors Gold Mining Company (Limited) for every one share held in the Company, such paid up shares not to be given to Shareholders until all monies duo to the Company have been paid by the respective Shareholders. Shares not taken up by Shareholders on the day fixed by the Liquidators, shall be sold by the Liquidators by public auction, and the proceeds divided among Share holders who havo not taken up their Bhares. By order of the Directors. GEO. WINTER, Secretary. Dated at Auckland, ICth March, 1876. A NNUAL CLEARING-OUT SALE OF 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 -t0.40 PER CENT. REDUCTION has been madt on some thousands of yards of Dress Materials. They are being sold without regard to Cost, to effect a clearance. Owing to the inclemency of the weather during fee Spring and Summer Season, there is a large surplus of excellent patterns in DRESB MATERIALS to select from. Darfng this Cheap Clearing Sale of Summer Dress Materials — Manchester Goods, Sheetings, Quilts, Blankets, Long Curtains, Table Linen, Calicoes, Clothing, and Fancy Goods, will be sold at Unusually Low Prices. H. ATKINS. jq" ~o t I o c. On and after Monday, the 20th March, Quick's Ponsonby Busses will run as under, leaving the Union Bank Comer every 16 minutes from 8 am to 7 pm, Parties travelling can have weokly, monthly, or quarterly tickets at Reduced Fares by applying at the office. 'Victoria-street. P. QUICK. March 10,1876. 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. TTkS. REWARD. —Lost, between -L \J the Wharf and Greyhound Hotel, a Locket and Watch Key, with Gold Chain —The finder re turning the same to the Herald Office, will receive the abave reward. LOST an Account Book in or near Hobson-street on 16th inst.—Finder rewarded on returning same to Greenway's Buildings, Hobson street. LOST, by Dignan's Paddock this morning, a Silver Earring. Whoever finds same and returns it to the Star, office will receive 5s reward. ' ' OST between Great North Road and J. Warren, Karangahape Boad, Newtorj, a Gold Locket, h»ir one side, —Cinder will be rewarded by returning same Star Hotel, Newton, or to this office. EAT MART.—Large quantities of First class Meat at the usual low prices.— Messenger's, Queen-street. J "GREEN will sell on Saturday, • a lot of Coloured Stockings (damaged), '6d per pair, worth Is,— .iddress No 63. New Marketj and at Thompson's New Buildings, Victoria-street. O LET, Shop in Princes-street^ late in the occupation of Mr Phillipaon, Chemist.—Apply on the premises. O LET, Rooms in a healthy situa tion in Princes-street, with every convenience. H. Collison, Baker, Princes-street. TO LET, Salisbury House, Mount Albert, Day and Boardirjg School—a rare oppor tunity for a lady wishing »to open school.—Apply Office of this paper. TO LET, Furnished Apartments for one or two gentlemen in Parnell.—For address apply at this office.



MES. KAYE WEIGHT begs to inform Parents and Guardians that on Wed nesday, April 10, she will assume the control of the School at present conducted by Miss Hill, in Hobson- Btrcet. Under her person*! charge tho greatest caro a-id attention will be' devoted to imparting to her Pupils a thoroughly Bound Eduction in all its branches, Mrs. Wright having studied Music and tlie Modern Languages under eminent Masters doui in London and on the Continent possessing many testimonials as to her attainments, and having Hold a high position under the Board of Education m this provineo during the past three years (which is a sufficient guarantee as to lior capabilities as a Teacher), confidently anticipates giving the utmost satisfaction to the Parents of those Pupils who may be entrusted to her care. NT TO N LIGHT HOUSE r A \:*LRY VOLUNTEERS. _„■ ~ , cu Z -1,, -c Troop will muster at The Members of the aix., AlontHv EvenibK the Harp of Erin Hotel at i3O uD ««^ervmemter 20th instant, iop Weekly Drill, who.," 'it ud of the Troop are particularly reques'edt., «'*«• By order of Lieut. Calrert, commanding. yiCTORIA QUADEMT. For Sale, four Allotments and two Cottages; 94 feet frontage. SAMUEL COCHEANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street at james's Sunday-school, The Annual i-ermon to the Children '". c™D'ction with the above School be preached in St Jam 3 Church next Sunday Morning at 11 o clock by the Eev R. F. Mucnicol ROYAL HOTEL, ONEHUNG-A. Gentlemen requiring change, of air, sea bath ing, &c, will find good accommodation at the above Intel. Lunchfon at 1 p.m.; Dinner at 6 Terms, 30s pc - week. 'Bus leaves the hotel every hour liom 7.30 :Ive minutos Irom rail. ' _, : » H. FULLER, P l pv.etor, TO-MOBROW. SALT BEEF ! SALT BEEF! M. JONES & HO. HAYS received instructions to sail by auction at their lioorns, No I, Queon stnet, To-morrow (Saturctaj) 18tli, at 11 a m sharp, To Close Consignmnnts, with nit reserve. 20 tierces Prime Mess Sydney Beef, now landing ex Bern, in bulk 25 bairels do do, ex Failie, duty paid. The Auctioneer would call pirtie.ular notico of buyers to the above lot, as their positive instructions are to clear it off to return account sales per Hero. MONDAY, MARCH 20. ;1 IMPORTANT SA L E OF EXTENSIVE FREEHOLD FOREST ' LANDS, IN THE KAIPARA. FREEHOLD ISLANDS IN THE WHA NGAREI & MANGAPAI RIVERS. ; . FARM MAUNGAKARAMEA. VILLA SITES, LAKE TAKAPUNA. ALLOTMENTS, TOWNSHIP OF WAN GAREI. IN THE ESTATE OF 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 the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 20th March, at 12 o'clock, The Following Valuable Freehold Properties, in the Estate of Charles Walton, deceased, viz— Lot 1.-MATAKOE, or LIMESTONE ISLAND situated in tho Whangarei river, opposite the Township of Grahamstown, containing 93 acres and being allotment No 214, of the Parish of Owhiwa, County of Marsden. This island as its name denotes, is famous for its limestone, and is most accessible, being in the fairway of, all steamers and vessels passing to and from Whangarei. It is now in the occupation of Mr Edge. Lot 2.—MOTU-0-TAWA ISLAND is situated in the' Wangarei River, a short distance to the west ward of Limestone Island, contains 2 acres 1 rood 11 perches, moie or less. Lot 3. -TE KOARE ISLAND, situat'din the Manga pai Kiver, near to the landing place, containing 35 acres. Iot4.—MAUNGAKARAMEA: Allotment 1, Parish of Maungakaramea, County of Marsden, con taining 130 acres. This block was specially reserved by the Chief Tiraru as being the best land in the district, and has a large frontage to the Tauraroa Creek. Lot S.—WHANGARBI: Lots 1 and 2, section 1 of subdivision of part of Jot 1, Parish of Wharga rei, County of Marsden, 61 feet C inches front age to C«meron-street, by a large frontage to the Wainrohia Kiver, and facing the public landing place. LotG.—WHAFGAREI: Lot 5, section 1 of a sub division of a part of Canuth'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 Dietrict of Wsiroa, 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 the especial attention of saw mill proprietors, timber merchants, capi talists, and others, as being the only available block of Kauri Forest land to bo obtained in this district, and possessing a large frt stage 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 havo all been cut, and the Government road running from the V/airoa 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!90 acres, has a frontage of about 3£ miles to the Wairoa River, an i commences about 13 miles from Manga whare, at which place vessels of 1200 tons are regularly 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 Maungarn Forest Allotment No. 2 contains 2902 acres, and possessed a large propottion of Kauii timber, which can be got out to the Wairoa River (to which it has a frontage) at a snoall cost. Some of the land within this lot is exceedingly fertile and wall watered. Allotment No, 6, containing 3907 acres, in cludes within its boundaries a large proportion 1 of good agricultural land, and a very large pro- . ' poition of kauri timber. It also fronts the Wairoa River, and bounds the farm and. vine yard of Mr. K. Roff. This lot possesses a frontage of about two miles Jo a Government Boad, which runs from the Wairoa River 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 2398 acres, have frontages to the Mangakahia Biver and to the Government Road before mentioned. Both of these lots possess some of the best standing 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 in j open, and is comprised principally of soft ■woods. The whole is well watered. Lot 9.—TAKAPUNA: Lot 4, section oof Villa sites, I Lake Takapuna, containing 1 acre 1 rood 20 perches, 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 i Meatyard.. ... , '. .„., : Plans of the Properties, and further particulars can be obtained at the Offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,, ~A Auctioneers. , -SATURDAY, 11 a.m.—Market House. consequence of Friday being SI Patrick's Day). POULTRY— FowIs, Ducks, Turkeys,' JL Geese, Pigeons, Fancy BWp. R 'c,, etc.— PRO-' DUCE, Potatoes, Ohlot.r ac.-]-I;kNITURE -B'iin drJe?, &C—R. C. GKEWV.'O JV Auctioneer. aiM ■'