this time stuck to the animal and, clasping him round the n_ck, wa. 'whirled with him down the stream. Fortunately at this junc ture two powerful Maories plunged in and liberated the gentleman, otherwise it would gone hardly with him, as in the way he was holding o'j he was quite as often underwater as above,. When Mr Goffe was brought to land t._ e second time, he had had quite enough _•. immingfor one day, and did not venf.ure again.

Australian Cablegrams.

(Per Press Telee-ram Agency ) SYDNEY, March 2. New Zealand fives wer. sold to-day at par. Forged Bank of Australasian notea are in circulation here.

. . MELBOURNE, March 2. A prisoner named Bradley, sentenced to fourteen gears' imprisonment, has escaped v If ß- tndge. and is not yet re-capfcured. Furtb.ec evidence substantiates the charge of tyranny against Mr Brough Smythe in the Mimr jg Department. It has tianspired that quantities of woollen refr.ge, more or less saturated with oil, have be.en brought recently in shipments from j_ngland.

FARM AND GARDEN FOE MARCH.

(From ..end & Brett's Almanac for 1876 ) Flower Garden.—This will be ~ quiet month m. the flower pWen. Put sticks to all bulb„ to guide you when digging. Keep lawns -well mowed and edgings trimmed. Keep all spring-planted shrubs mulched to retr,m moisture as much as possible. Con ti'Aue propagating roses by cuttings, and all Wbaceous plants. Take care to jealously keep all decayed and fallen leaves, keeping ftkem in a heap in some corner, invaluable (for potting purposes. Still continue to care fully look after dahlias Attend to newly budded roses untie matting, and cub down to within a few inches of bud.

Eruit Garden.—The gathering and storing of fruit should now be looked to ; care should be taken in gathering apples or pears at the proper time. The best plan for knowing when the fruit is ready to gather is when it comes away freely from the tree without either breaking stalk or fruit spur. Never press the fruit with ihe thumb. Such bruises are mire to produce decay when the fruit is stored. In gatheriug fruit, never shake it from the tree, but take every fruit singly and Carefully. Root pruning may be performed this month. Commence prepara tions for new plantations. Now is the season to proc jee( i to the nurseries and make choice of tr ~e g- a 8 y OU -will have more to select itor A th an later on in the season, keep the C/e continually on all fruit in the store-room, Wning it carefully over at least once a week. KiT-HEi. Garde..— This will be a busy month in clearing, digging, and trenching. Subdue weeds which will now become troublesome. Clear off all decayed leaves, dress and roll walks, attend to edgings, dig trench, and ridge up all vacant land for autumn cropping, and make everything neat and clean, Beans, make a sowing of early longpod, Plant out cabbage from seed bed in showery weather, and make another sowing. Carrot, make a sowing of early horn or intermediate. Continue to earth up celery. Cauliflower, sow Walcheran, and plant out a few. Lettuce, make a sowing of drumhead cabbage. Parsley, sow Myatt's triple-curled, which is considered the best. Parsnip, sow student or large Jersey. Onions, mow make a sowing of tripoli. Take up spring crop as they ripen, putting them in a dry airy place; spread out very thinly. Potatoes should now be harvested, taking them off the ground at once, and store in a dry airy place so as to prevent tbe ravages of the fly. Sow small salads fortnightly, such as mustard and cress, to keep up succession. Make another sowing of turnips if not done last month, observing not to thin out those advancing too freely.

Fa_pm.—It is desirable that all the potatoes should be gathered this month in order to give time for the land to be properly worked for grass ; in most cases, if the potatoes have been well cultivated, the land will only re quire one ploughing, previous to which, however, the potatoe tops and weeds may be dragged together by the harrows and burned. Rape may be sown where it is intended to be eaten off. and afterwards potatoes planted or some other crop sown in the spring ; from three to four pounds per acre can be sown if nothing else is sown with it. If the weather Is showery, grass may be sown on the light volcanic soil, but great care must be taken to render the surface as.smooth as possible, so that no harbour may be afforded to the cricket. Fallow land should be ploughed and in readiness for sowing, and as much as possible of the potatoe and other land where' grass will be sowu should be got in a forward state this month in order to take advantage of a suitable-opportunity for sowing. A fair rotation of crops is very desirable. Ewes may be turned into a good pasture in the first week of March, and the ram put to them a few days after.

SHIPWRIGHTS' PROTECTION SOCIETY.

ANNUAL FESTIVAL,

The annual festival of the Auckland journey men shipwrights' society was held to-day iv the Domain. There were about sixty of the members present with their wives and child ren, numbering altogether nearly two hun dred. The day was especially favorable for the occasion, and provisions were to be had in abundance. An excellent band was in attendance under the superintendence of Messrs Dillon and J. P. Lonergan, who played a number of popular airs and selec tions, including the "Blush Rose" (waltz), " Princess Louisa " (quadrilles), "Ronlette" (galop), and " Gems of Offenbach." Mr and Mrs Pye, of Wyndham-street, assisted ma terially towards the enjoyment of those pre sent in providing nicknacks and luxuries. The ostensible object of the Society is pro tection and self-help, without assuming an antagonistic position towards employers. Mr Cornish is the -secretary of the Society, under whose direction the Society has pro gressed and reached a sound financial posi tion. The principal enjoyments, apart from good feeding, were dancing under the trees, races for small prizes and singing by the ladies.

MEETINGS AN D AMUSEMENTS.

" CHILPERIC," The members of the profession of the drama at the Prince of Wales Theatre were honored last evening wi'h the patronage and presence of His Excellency the Marquis of Jtformanbv and suite, who witnessed the final performance of " Chilparic" at this popular place of amusement, and we understand that much pleasure was expressed at the manner in which the burlesque was brought forward, and the way in which the players severally txecuted their tasks. The first piece of last evening wa. "The Waterman," a lively musical burlett.; brief but vointed in its character, bat .uffiriently constructed for, <he admission of play and fancy. In thii piece, Miss I.ydi» Howarde found an opportunity as "Tom Tug " of displaying her vocal powers in several pretty ballads, which she sang in an efficient and satisfactory manner. Madame Solange also de serves a word of commendation for her exquisite ren dering of "R-bin" Miss Jennie Nye shone con spicuously as Wilh-lmina, and her singing was extolled by those present The gentlemen also who took part were eminently successful in their efforts to give a true coloring to this lively piece. We no tice that a new musical treat is to be introduced this evening, entitled "La Chatte Blanche," _ which possesses many features of interest, and is likely to equal " Chilperic " in popularity. THE NEW COMBINATION.

This evening Smith's New Combination of talent will commence a sories of twelve nights in the City Hall, ot which due announcement is made in our amuse ment page The men-bars of the New Combination are all artists of a superior character, whose varied abilities have won the universal approbaiou of audiences in towns of the South, where these singers and artists have appeared. Thw name of Smith, in connection with puollc amusements, is well-known, and a sufficient guarantee that whatever is promifed in his bills will be faithfully performed, Hence, the entertainment of to-night may be anticipated with unwavering confidence. Such an amy of first class

tsti.nt has rarely been presented to an Auckland audience, and will not soon appear again. In the .New Combination aro no less than nine leading artists, which may fairly be said to represent the nine muses. We no rice the famed Pemberton Wiilard, who brings an undisputed re.ut.tion, as the first lightening change arti.ie or ib. colonies. Mr, Gary, the fine b ii-.tone v. c..li.t; C Webb, famous as the inventor and maker of Marionette..; Paul Verona, whose sensational aerial performance, have astonished every beholder: Cliff.rd Wiilard, ..z.lii, and Miss' Octavia Lane, whoso b.autuul melodies possess _ui;h charms; Miss IVi-lvi., the noted serio-comic, and jYia'Jle i\ rartine, pianist, will also, give interest and animation to the cmerUinmeot, which promi-es to be one of the best that nas appeared lor a locg time in this city. JUVENILE PIONEER TEMPLARS. The Juvenile Pioneer Templars announce in this eveniug's issue of the STAR a great entertainment to be held on Wednesday cv. ni.g next, at the hall of the Youog Men's Christian Association, for which occa sion a number of ori. inaland select pieces of music, readings, and recitations will be givon. The bor. Mr Hastings will i reside, r.ud Mr Milburn attend at ihe pianoforte Anion, the singers we notice the names of Misses L. and H.Powley, Miss Borthwick, Mr and Mrs Homer ; Messrs W. Doian, Chapman, Carter, Reid, and Atkin. Messrs Brown and Cranch will also give one of their popular Temperance dialogues.

POLICE COURT.—This Day,

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) DOWN PASSENGERS. A group cf drunkards found iv wretched plight, Ce'rcome witn liquor neath the eye of nisrht, Were duly lined ihU mom for getting tight. James Lucas Boyd, a new chum, Martin Lestrange, an old hand, and Edward Whelch were fined 5s each for being drunk. LIVELY NELL. Ellen appeared for the thirtieth tin**, lor tming her drops so slyly 0 ! And out in tho dark, pour Elleu was found, By active Constable Ueill. U ! Elleu Conlen, a gay young person, was brought up on a charge of drunkenness. On beiog asked if she was guilty, E lien bent her head and nodded. She was fined 5. and costs. o'connor's child. "I thought I should go wild, But now I've found my child." Hood. Anne O'Connor was brought up on warrant charged with deserting her little child, un protected at Coromandel. The defendant, about twenty-two, very smartly dressed in blue, with a large quan tity of natural hair, hanging; down her back in wild profusion, pleaded guilty. On the application of Mr Inspector Broham the ca.e was remanded to Coromandel, the defendant finding sureties in £20 for her due appearance in that place. THEFT. Mary O'Hara was charged with the lasceny of a counterpane, value 10s, the property of Maria Conway on the 3rd inst. The prisoner, apparently a hard-working woman of decent appearance, and the wife of a labouring man, pleaded guilty, but was ex ceedingly sorry for ber error. Mr Brobam stated the facts, which were few and simple. The parties lived in Albert street, and yesterday Mrs Conway did a little washing, and with other things hung the counterpane out to dry. Some time after she missed it, and on enquiry learned that the article had been pawned for a few shillings by the prisoner. Information was given to the police, and the suspected person taken into custody.

His Worship expressed his regret on seeing Mrs O'Hara in such a position, but he could not make fish of one and flesh of another, and she must suffer for her offence, and go to prison with hard labour for a fortnight.

YOUNG MEN FROM THE COUNTRY.

The folly of "going on the spree" with doubtful companions received a very good illustration last night. It seems that a man named Sutherland, who had just returned from the bush, repaired to the Aurora Hotel yesterday afternoon in company with another man whom he had met up the country, and who gave his name as George Douglas. The two men informed Mr. Gleeson they should require beds for the night. A few minutes later on a customer of Mr Gleeson's called him aside and warned him to be careful of the man who called himself Douglas, at the same time informing him that he had been convicted of stealing jewellery in the Wai kato ; and that his name was not Douglas but Cbadbrooke. Mr Gleeson upon this told Douglas he could not have a bed. Douglas and Sutherland then went out to gether, and returned pretty late. Mr Glee son subsequently saw them both asleep in the bed which had been reserved for Suther land. This morning Douglas decamped, and when Sutherland woke he found himself minus his puree, containing £5 in notes and some valuable papers Sutherland who borrowed two shillings overnight, is known to have changed a note this morning. The police have been made acquainted with the affair, and are on the look oat for the missing gentleman.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent) This day. The Little Agnes has 242 ounces good gold and 57 ounces inferior. The Red Queen crushed ISOlbs for 53 ozs. 13dwts. The Una has 13oz. 17dwts. The Waiotahi crushed 150 tons for 78oz. 9dwts. A man named Vernon was sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment to-day for indecent exposure in the presence of a girl 13 years of age.

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. The Stoppage of the Survey.

The Bay of Plenty Times attributes the Te Puke difficulty to the conduct of Mr Gilbert Mair. It looks upon the interruption to the survey as another of those usual obstructions to progress that have to be contended with and overcome in the best manner possible without disturbing the peace of the country. It publishes an interesting account of a meeting at Maketu between Mr C. O. Davis and the Ngatiwhakana tdbe.

TAURANGA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Progress of toe Stewart Special Settlement. Two thousand acres are ploughed and ready for receiving grass seed on the Katikati special settlement block, and settlers are in town purchasing seed, which, however, is scarce.

MAKETU.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Stoppage of Surveys- The natives are quiet since the survey was stopped. The determination to oppose the survey at all risks is strong as ever. G. S. Cooper, Esq., has just arrived. A native meeting takes place to-morrow.

PORT CHALMERS.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Painful Accident. J. Lister, steward of che barque Czarwitch, fell down the cabin hatchway this morning, and sustained a compound hernia. It ia a bad case. He ia ruined for life.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Press Telegrams A conference of newspaper proprietors is proposed to be held here to consider the present unsatisfactory management and excessive charges of the telegraphic agency.

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

Having secured the services of Mr R. Cranwell (late Cranwell and Co., Shortland street) is sufficient guarantee that they will keep Furniture of tirst-class workmanship, and at the most reasonable prices it can be produced at. They intend keeping Goods to suit all classes, and purchasers are invited TO INSPECT THEIR STOCK.

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

mt EVENING STAB, SATOKDAY, MAUCH 4, im



UNSECTARIAN Sunday Services, Lome-street Hall, conducted by Samuel Eclger, 8.A., March s.—Morning: "Foundation Principles of Chri-t's Gospel." Evening: "The Soul—is it Material ?" rpHE NEWTON KlßK.—Divine JL Service at the usual hours on Sunday.— Subjects—Morning : ''Quit you like Men." Evening: " The Future of New Zealand, and what its Prosperity depends on." DITT-STREET WESLEYAN ■*- CWTTRCH.—Sunday Services.-March s.—The Rev A. Reid will preach in the morning, at 11, and the liev W. J. Williams in the evening at G. 30. TTjOTEITMetI^ V> junction of Pitt and Vincent-streets. Sunday, .lurch 5. —ltev. Thomas Hodgson will preach to morrow morning at 11; Evening at 0.30. /CHRISTIAN" MEEITNGHOUSh.. Vy' Cook-street. —Lord's Day. Worship, 11 a.m, Preaching, G. 30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Class, open to the public, G. 30 p.m. f pP EI. IN G QERVICES OP TIIE NEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, BEItESFOKD-STKEET. Sunday, March sth:— Morning Service—Couductod by Key. It. F. Mac niccol. _-.t iho close the Lord's Supper •will bo administered. Evening—" A. Service of Praise," with address by Key. W. Tixsley. Thursday Evening, March 9 :— CONVERSAZIONE. SUNDAY SERVTCES to commence at 11 a.m., and G. 30 p.m. The Offerings ln aid of the Building Fund of'the New Church. MUNICIPAL CORPORATION'S WATERWORKS. TO PLQMBERS. Town Clerk's Office, March 1,157 G. Notice is hereby given (hat Plumbers can now obtain the requisite License for work connected with the Water Supply, on appliciti.n at this oilica. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. TDELIABLE INDEMNITY Against Loss (Fire or Marino) secured to Policy holders in tho NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Representing ONE MILLION STERLING of Capital, with Unlimited Liability of its Shareholders. LIBERAL TERMS, AND PROMPT SETTLEMENT OF LOSSES. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager. Offlcfs: 25, Queen-street. MONET TO LETD on first-class freehold security, at low rates of Interest.— B C. Dyer, Shortland-stre-' MO.N_.__ To Lv:Nl< in large or small sumß, at low rate of Interest.—- A.J. ply to Mr. Lfushley, Solicitor, HiKh-fltreet. jpKfUgAND SMALLER SUMS CW_J?\J\J' to LEND on Freehold Security, nterest low if security first-class.—Apply to Jtlliott Mever, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. rTOE COLONIAL BANK OE JL NEW ZEc-LAND. Shareholders are reminded that the sth call of FIVE SHILLINC.B per share will be Luo and Pay able on Wednesday, Ist March next, after which date Interest will be charged on all Overdue Call.". J T. WARHiSN Branch Inspector. LOST, between St. John's College and town, a Blue Check Shawl. Finder will receive Gs reward on returning sume to Mr Saxton'B, Builder, Newmaiket. FO R Positive Sale, at a very low price, a really good G-roomed House, with freehold garden in good order, _8x 110 feet, situated in Oxford-street, South Newton, Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No 8, Queen-Btreet pONSONBY ! PONSONBY !!! BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS! A new full-sized Thurston's table at G-. E. Ahsley's, Suffolk Hotel, late Scaly. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Welling ton -street. The Evening Classes will be re-opened on MON DAY, March G, 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 Mona. F. Peltzer, of the College of Henri Quatre, Paris. Terms, Is per lesson of one hour; three lessons per week, 2s 6d THE ILLUSTRATED NEW ZEALAND HERALD, established 1868, pub lished monthly for transmission by the English Mail, contains Engravings of a high class, illustrative of Colonial Events, Portraits, Scenery, &c, specially selected for tranmission to home friends. Price Is. Annual Subscriotion, 7sGd (in advance); posted, 8. 6d. Dunedin :R. T. Wheeler, Proprietor and Pub lisher.—N.B. : Artists are now engaged in taking sketches of Auckland scenery Waitemata Harbour, Hot Lake Country, etc.—G-. T. Chapman, Agent for the Province |HISTIE. HOTEL P. DAE BY, Wholesale and Retajt WINE AND SPIRIT STOKE QUEEN-STREET -AUCKLAND, Begs aye to return many thanks to the public, for their iberal support accorded him for many year past. Having erected splendid" Premises on the site o the old House which was destroyed by fire, he is now prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him from town or country, with the CHOICEST SELECTION OF WINES AND SPIRITS, Comprising— Sandiman's Four Diamond Old Port Wine Duff, Gordon's Sherry Champagne—Cliquot's Champagne—Perrier, Jouet's Champagne—Moselle, pints and quarts Claret—Chateau, Larose Claret—Lafitte Claret—Leoville Claret—St Julian's Real Old Jamaica Rum Hennessy's Three Star Brandy And othe. choice brands. ASSORTED CASE. MADE HP TO ORDER DIFFERENT BRANDS. BASS'S ENGLISH ALE ON DRAUGHT, Liberal. Al owances'.Jmade to wholesale purchasers. TERMS : SQ RICTLY CASH. Spirits Overpioof, th same as from bonded Store, sold in any quantity.



WANTED, a Boy -who can milk, or one willing to learn.—Mr S. Reid, Hay, Corn, and Provision Store, Kyber Pass Road. WANTED, an active Lad as Second i Waiter; also a sober steady man aB Barman —Albert Hotel, Queen-street. W__l.Ti_D, a smart Youth to assist in waiting; also a young Man for the kitchen.—E. Waters, Queen-street. T^JANTED a Boy to milk and look after horses—Apply to Hunter and Nolan Curham-.treet. W4NTFD Known, Jno. C. dough, Machinist, Masefleld'S Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the pio vince. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality, and lowest remunerative charge. ANTED, a good Carpenter.— Apply at this office at 7 p.m. WANTED to accommodate two or three gentlemen as Boarder.; or to lot fur nished sitting and bedrooms,—Apply second house left hand sido going up College Hill. \]J7 ANTED, a Housemaid—Apply V V Thames Hotel. ANTED, a Gardener.—Address "Garden," care of StAk. Office, inclosing copy of testimonials, and rate of wages expected. "TO"ANTED, a~ competent Billiard ™ * M»rker; must bo a steady man.—Apply, with reference, to S. M. Wilson, City Cluli Hotel. WANTKD, an active young person to make herself generally useful; good re ferences required.— Mrs .piers, Ellerslie House, North Shore. BiTANTBD the Public of Auckland V V to know that D Gs.rey, Tailor, has remov-d from Hob.oa .-treet to premises adjoining the Fiji Bank, Sh rtland ->tr_et "^TaNTED, Q. Sharpe. Bootmaker, ,;' to known his wife is in town —-r>pply to Relieving Ofli .r. XJIJ ANTED, a good General Servant; ■"' character requir d.—Mrs Morley, Hay cloak II .u.n, Symonds-street. D~iSPENSER— Wanted, by a n_ecli cal man in the South, a Dispenser io dispeuFO medicines and keep accounts.—Apply to MrEclson, 29G, Queen-street. WANTED, a Farm Labourer; re ferencos required.—Apply to Mr A. Buck land on Monday, at 10 a.m. WANTED, four Carpenters; two to proceed to Drury, and two to Freeman's Bay.—John MeColl, Builder, Newmarket. WANTED, a respectable young man as Lodger, in a quiet family, at the iirst Verandah FToiieo from the Reservoir,' Karangahape Road. No children. Tern c, £1, WANTED, two or three young men as Boarders in a private family.—Enquire at this office, or next to Union Terrace, Union-street. WANTID, by a young lady accustomed to young Children a Situation as Nursery Governiss; first-class references.—Apply as «oon aa po.iblo <.t this office for addresi ASTBD to HlreTSpring Cart, or im Express and H urn ess, by the week, to shift furniture. -W. L Roth, Cheap Bedding and Furniture Warehouse, Victoiia-street East, next the Greyhound Hotel WAIN TED, the Journeymen Tailors to know Hint Mr Rattray's Tailors aro locked out, because they will not accept any reduction, and work for less than lenpence per hour.—By order of the Society. WANTED, two Dairies of good Fresli Butter; highest market price given. Apply to Post-ollic- Store, Karangahape Road. WANTED, Tenders, fo7~__RboTr only, for a House at Decl. ood. Plans, *c, at Iron Office. G. ti. Holds.ip and Co., Custom homc-strcet. WANTED, a Barmaid.—Apply at Greyhound Hotel, Que^n-street. ANTED, Good Tailors; highest wages given —W. Rattray, CG, Queea-.trect. ¥17 C. DENNEf. keeps constantly ' " • in f tock the following makes of machines : Newton, Wilson and Co 's Princess of Wales Howe . hnttle Machine, Grov.rand Baker, Singer, Thomas' of all kinds Circular Head, and other manufacturing machines, and therefore can suit all customers. One mon'h's free trial Weekly payments, from Cd.— Greai Central Sewing and Washing Machines Depot, Queen-street. Repairs done well, cheap, and quickly. ANTED KNOWJV, that J. Green has on sale Men's Brown Cotton Socks, (3d per pair; 3 pairs Boys Biown Cotton Socks for a shil ling ; Rinr.mil's Brown Windsor or Honey Soap. 2d per c.ke ; 3 H.ndercMcfs for a shilling (full size, men's); Men's or Bojs' Collars, Grl per dozen ; Kim mel's I'erluni's. Cd a.d 9d per bottle ; Boot laces 3d per dozen or 2s por gross ; Women's or Girls' Stock ings, Cd per pair (very good v-Uue); Men's Braces, Is per pair, best in .- uckhmd for tho price; other _ond» equally cheap.—.Address. J. Green, Thomson's Build ingj, Victori.-sreet, and No. 33, Market. TO Grocers and Wine and Spirit Merchants.—Wanted by a young M-m, an engagement as Traveller, Salesman, or Counter Hand; eight ye-r.'experience, and can produce re ferences from some of tho principal houses in Mel bourne; security given if required.—Apply by letter to Amoy, Post-ulii.o WANTED, 10,000 People to attend at the Clearing-out Salo of Boots, which .vill be given at pric .8 to suit the depressed state of th. times.—Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Factory, ....; > field street, Auckland; and Devon-street, Ne.v mouth WANTI'D Known, that from my long experience in tho sale and repairs of Sewing Machines, I am enabled with confidt-nce to state that the Howe . huttle Machine is without exception the best one made. It is belter in principle, better made, has a larger shuttle, nse a smaller needle for tho same siz* 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.f. Hero. Weekly or monthly payments.—GEO W. HE -*LOP, Engineer, Agent, Tho Fitting Shop, Short land-street. WANTED KNOWN—The under signed has resumed the business for six years carried on by Mr. Henry Slstor, Tea Dealer, Grocer, and Tobacconist, Victoria street, arid trusts by vending first-class goods at lewest legitimate cash prices, and jiving sliict attention to everybody's wants to merit public confidence and p.tronage. Special attention will be given to the Te. and Tobacco branches of the business, in which I have many years expeiience. I purpose keeping always the same good brands of Tobacco and Cigars as .old b.v ray predecessor. Cash orders delivered nny reason able distance; families waited on Country orders, with remittance, promptly attended to. F. WHITEHEAD, Tea Dealer, Grocer, and Tobacconist, Victoria-street, Auckland. IHE undersigned returns Lis sincere thanks to his numerous friends and the public for the kind patronage which he has received during the past six years, and having declined business in favour if the above, trusts they will continue to him thesume, feeling1 confident that with his experience and ability they will be equally well se.ved. HBNRi' SLATOR. PALMEBSTON GOLDMINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby give'i that a Call (the first) of 6d per Share has this cUy been made by the Directors, payable to the Secretary at the office of the Com pany, KapaDga Road, Coromandel, on or before the 20th day of March, 1876. J. H. HARRISON, Secretary. Coromandel, March 1, 1876. TTNION BANK OE AUSTRALIA. [Established 1837.,] Paid-up a*rr_A_. i.1.250,000. Reserve Funds ' £400,000. A Share Register of this Bank is now opened at the Christchureh Branch, to which Shares purchased in the London or Colonial Market can be transferred. The Bank will undertake the Purchase of Shares in London on the most favourable terms. All particu lars can be obtained from the Manager on applica tion. (Signed), JOSEPH PALMER, Chief Officer for New Zealand. XT O T I O E. TO BUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, & OTHERS. TIMBER 1 BRICKS ! TIMBER 1 The undersigned as .agents for WAJKAWaU SAWMILL a! TAiRUA S4.V.MILL HAKKER'S PATENT BSICK KILN, ME. CHANXO'S BAY are prepared to receive and execute border, in con ection with above. COMBES & DALDY, 27, Qoßajf-SMSuural



rmrin—-l_l Urn i —umimi l-»n ■_-■.iimM-M-B- Til ll ny^-J'j. TO-INCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee' .. .. Mr. R. J. De Lias, Directress .. .. Miss Lydia Howarde. Scenic artist .. Mr. N. II Thornton. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, Miss LYDIA HOWARDE In the Glorious Spect.cular Extravaganza, in three acts, entitled, LA CHATTK BLANCHE; Or, THE WHITE CAT. Prince Lardi Dardi .. .. Mi .s Lydia HoivArdk Princess Kosetta .. .. Mdle SotaDge Navaro Fairy Dragonetta .. .. Miss Jennie Nye Queen Severa Miss Lizzie Busche Miss McTabby Mr Harry Power Robbiua Mr Charles Searle Supported by ihe Entire Dramatic Company. Now Sconery, new Dances, new Ducts, new Songs, new Prismatic Fires, now Mechanical Effects, new Properties. In active preparation, the cream of all Opera Bouffe, NEMESIS! Reserved Seats may bo secured, and Tickets ob tained, at Upton and Co.'s Dress Circle Circle, 43; Stalls, 2s 6d ; Pit, Is. Doors open at 7.30, overture at eight sharp. Attendance in Cloak-room. p I T V II A L L. For Twelve Nights Only! SMITH'S NEW COMBINATION! TO-NICIIT (SATURDAY), GRAND OPENING NIGHT! 03?" First appearance in Auckland of the following artists, after a most brilliant tour through the Southern Provinces:— Pn.MBEitTON Wi.iiAiti), the lightning change artist. It, W. Gary, baritone vocalist. O. Wbiib, maker and inventor of Marionettes. Paul V. bona., the .ens.tion.l ..rial artist. C.i-FOKD VVitiLARD, known as Wiilard Wanderings. A.1..1A, ihe air sylph. Mis. OctatiA Lank, mezzo soprano. Miss Blanch Mei.vin, .erio comic. Md.le. Naktixi, Pianist, This is the Greatest Specialty Company that has ever appeared in Auckland. Tickets can be had, and seats secured, at Upton's Music Store, Queen-street. Admission—Bs, 2s, and Is. P. H. KIRBY, Agent. p ENTERTAINMENT AND _____ SPELLING BEE, In celebration of the Anniversary of the PIONEEE JUVENILE TEMPLE, 1.0. G.T., "Will be given on WEDNESDAY NEXT, Btii MARCH, 1876, In the Young Men's Rooms, Albert-street. Hon. S. D. Hastings, P.O. W.C.T ,in tho chair. Mrs Homer, Misses H and L. Powley, T-orthwick, Spurgeon, and Messrs Doran, Carter. Chapman, Milburn, and other ladies aud gentlemen, have kindly promised their assistance. A handsome prize will be awarded to the winner of the Spelling Bee. Refreshments provided. D iors open at 7 p.m., to commence at 7.30. Admission, is; Children, Cd. QATTJR DA V NIGHTS' O ENTERTAINMENTS. Y. M. C. A. ROOMS, THIS EVENING, At Eight O'Clock. The Programme, consisting of Trios, Duets, Dia logues, Recitations, &c ___mi*-ioH—ONE PENNY. Friends' generosity unrestricted. CHARLE. B. ANDREW, Hon. Sec.



qi\ PATRICK'S DAY SPORTS, IO TO HE HELD IN THE DOMAIN ON FRIDAY, MARCH 17, Under the management of tho Officers and Members of tho H,A.C.B.S. Mr. J). Fallon, Starter. Messrs. Dcrvan and Clark, Judges. Committee: Messrs. Brtiinan, Gallagher. Loncrgan, Patterson, Ilieky, Ryan, Fainvealher. Ist Race, 12.30—100 Yards Foot Race, open to mem bers of H.A.0.8.H. over _oyears of age. Valuable prize presented by Mr H. Brennan. 2nd Race, 1 o clock—lso Yards Handicap Foot Race. Ist prize, Handsome Silver Tea Service, presented by Mrs R Gratmn ; 2nd prize, -31. 3rd Race, 2 o'clock—lso Yards Handicap Foot Race, open to members of Friundly Societies. Ist prize, Silver Cup value £10 presented by the H. A.C.8.5.; 2nd prize, £2. .th Raco, 3 o'clock—loo Yards Foot Race, open to members of the H.A.C.B.S. under 30years of age. Valuable prize presented by Mrs Dervan. sth Race, 4 o'clock—lso Yards, open to all members of the H.A.C.B.S, Prize, Member's Regalia. During the day Football, Cricket, Swings, and other amusements will be provided. The splendid Band of tho Mobson Company, under Bandmaster McComish, will perform selections during the day. Rule for 3rd Race.—Competitors must have been Financial Members of any Friendly Society three months immediately previous to 17th March, Races to be started r>y report of pistol. Entries and colours will be received at the Thames Hotel from S to 10 p.m. on tho 14th March. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary. TT A. 0. . B. S. AUCKLAND BRANCH, No. SI. THE ANNUAL BALL of above Banch will tike place in the CHORAL HALL, ON FRIDAY, MARCH 17 (St. Patrick's Day.) Dancing to commence at 9 p m. Ladies by invitation circular only. Tickets, 10s Gd, tq be had of Messrs Caiman, Flynn, Dempsey, and the members of tho committee. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary. iTTBLLBSLEY-STBEET BUTCHERY. A. CARTER begs to specially acquaint his cus tomers and the general public that he is now selling first-class Me .t at the lowest possible prices. Families waited upon for orders daily. THE Dutch "Revolt against Spain. By special request, Mr. F. Gr. Ewington will deliver anotber Lecture on this rousing period of history on the 14th inst. See future advertisement. No part of former Lectures repeated. SATURDAY, 4th March, a Late Train leaves Onehunga for Auckland at 7 p.m., returning from Auckland at 11.15 pm, Calls at intermediate stations. By order, A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE! J. WILLIAMS, having returned from Eng land, has brought 27 cases of Goods, which he intends to sell cheap, comprising—Children's Socks,-, No. 2, 3d pair; Ladies' Stockings, 6d pair; Ladies' Stay Fasteners, 4d pair; Ladies' Elastic Garters, Cd pair ; Girls' ditto ditto, 4d pair; Men's Elastic Braces, 9d pair; Boys' and Youths' ditto, Cd pair; Dressing and Finetooth Combs (damaged), 3d each ; Superior ditto, Cd each; Tin and Bronze Candlesticks, Cd each; Pepper Boxes and Funnels, 3>l each; Fancy Tea Cadies, Jibs, Is each ; Tin Teapots, Is and Is 3d each; Goffard and Lined Note Paper and Envelopes, 4d a paefcet; 5 quires Lined Note Paper, Is packet; Sheet Songs, 2d each; Chinese Lanterns from 2d to 9d each; Fancy Boxes from Cd to 3s each; Worn Boxes, Is each ; Puzzle Money Boies, Is; Pictures, all i rices; Photograph ' Frames, 3d; best, Cd each; Gents' Alberts, 2s Cd each; Ladies' Bracelets, Is Cd pair; 50 new styles of Earrings, l.Cd pair; Brooches, Is each; and a variety of goods too numerous to mention. Shops and Country Stores supplied in small quantities to sell again.—Note the address; J. Williams, Nos. _ and 55 Stalls, Auckland Ma._._.. Queen-street entrance. K. J. P. WILLIAMS.—Letters for you at the Zealand Shipping Company's Office. TTNITED NEW ZBALAJND U MEN-SERVANTS* ASSOCIATION. General Meeting on TUESDAY Evening, the 7th instant, at 8.15, in the British Hotel. colin Mcintosh, __^ Chairman. I~A W OR WANGAROA.— _S SW_ -*- The schooner BELLE BRANDON <<Sfejj«sS w» 11 saii on TUESDAY next. For freight ■fJgygP^g?* or Passage apply to Captain Ohlson, on ______£r-_-__- board ; or to MR. GEO. HOLD3HIP. RE I D' S COACH LEAVES Auckland: Onehunga': 8.45 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 1 p.m, 5,4. p.m,



«Ss_v&.(_-< i iv.TTrVnffMl. ilmii-rJaM-wpwaMft'l'"■ »»- 7 . 'foii. or STOLEN, a >'th^ jLJ Cattle Dog, named " Rover," Black, w'tn ~. I Tail The first prize-taker of the last show in Market House A reward will be paid to anyone returning him .0 Siab Office. Anyone ret lining him after this d.t. .ill be prosecuted with theut nosuev-eritvof the law. The d.g is well known. Tho polio, aye in formed. '_ 0 LET, in Wellington-street, a five roomed Cottage.—Apply at tho Corner Stove, top of Hobson-street. npO LET, furnished or unfurnished, JL a House containing 11 rooms, stable and coach-house, flower and kitchen gardens, and 2 acres of land.—Apply on the premi.et io C. L. Lotg, The Cedars, Onehunga. . 0 LET, a respectable and commo dious House in Pitt-street. TO LET, a lar.o;e Boom with fire place, and good view of the sea.—T. Adams, Wellington-street West. a TO~LET, on Lease, those command ing premises in Shortland a.d Fort-streets, known as Hobson's Buildings, at preset in mo occupation of Messrs. Mc Arthur, Shera and Co. Possession can be given on the Ist July next. W. J. CAWKWELL, Vulcan Lane. 0 LET or for Sale, a House of five rooms, pleasantly situated, with stabling, &c. —Apply Stab Office. 0~ LET or SELL, the Store in Durham-street, two storeys high, sixty-six feet deep, with 13 years of the lease to run.—Apply on the premises to H. H. Smith, Auckland Ironwoiks. Also, to be sold cheap, Wrought-iron Ranges, Ships' Stoves, Portable Ovens, Colonial Ovens, Toe-plates, &c. NORTH SHORE.—A furnished Houso to lot, with immediate possession.— Apply to R. ar,d R Duder, House and Lat d Agents. Tji 0 R SALE, AT THE NEWTON SANITARY PIPE WORKS, A Large Quantity of all sizes of Unpatented PIPES. The above goods are first-class, and used by City Corporations down South, although not considered suitable for our city works here. FO B SALE, a bargain, and in good order, a Single-Seated Buggy, with lamps, buggy-horse, and complete set of harness. Price. £48.—Apply at once Box 80. G.P.O. FOP- Immediate Sale, at very low prices, several choice Allotments at Ponsonby. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, _.o. 8, Queen-street. pARRIEE PIGEONS for Sale.— V^ Apply at the Star office. FOR SALE, a first-class Farm, of 21)5 acres, with large run for sheep or cattle ; a good house, stable, smoke-house, &c. This _3 an aflmirable farm. H. PARTINGTON, House and Land Agent, 67, Queen-street.



101 O R SALE (CHEAP), HOBART TOWN POSTS, RAILS, AND PALINGS. Also on nand, IRON TANKS AND SHINGLES. JOSEPH CRAIG, Fort-street.



mo BUILDERS. No eligible tender having been received for the TOinii.n °£ -. T.i-o- ~«»J Br*-" to St Mark's Church, Remuera, frech tenders will be received untilThm. day next, the 9th instant, at 4 p m. P. HERAPATH, Architect. enrONE WALL BOIL DING. o Tenders arc required, at the Haymarket, by 12 o'clock on TUESDAY next, March 7, for Collecting the Stones and Erecting a Wall about Three-quarters of a Mile—three feet wide at the bott.m, one foot at top ; four feet high, with a ccping -tone nine inches high on the wall—from the Penrose Station along the Great South Road to its junction with the Onehunga Boad, thence by the Onehunga Road to the Railway Wall. Tenders to state how much per chain, and the time required to complete the job. J* ALFRED BUCKLAND. rpo BUILDERS. Tenders are invited up to noon on Saturday, 12th instant, for the erection of a Warehouse in Durham street for T. Hartley. Plans, specifications, andpaiticulars at my office. T. B. CAMERON, Architect m ob v i~l d ITeTs. Tenders are required for the erection of Three Shops in Queen-street. Plans, &c., may be seen at my office, Shortland street, until Tuesday, tho 7th instant, where the tenders are to be delivered at 4 o'clock. i JAMES WRIGLEY Architect. k UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Tenders por Graving Dock. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 31st January, 1876. Tenders wiU be received at this office until TUES DAY, the 18th day of April next, at noon, for the Construction of a Graving Dock 300 feet long, 13 feet depth of water on cill, In terms of plans, specifica tions, and conditions to be seen at the office of W. Errington, Esq.. Engineer, Canada Buildings, Queen- Btreet, Auckland.1 Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman, and endorsed " Tender for Graving Dock." The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. Public Works Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, Feb. 10,1876. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a Lock-up at Opotiki, in the Bay of Plenty, Province of Auckland. General conditions, specifications, and drawings, may be seen at tho offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; and at the offices of the District En gineer, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Publio Works, and marked outside "Tenders for Lock-up," will be received at the office of the under signed up to noon of the fifteenth day of March, 1876. Telegraphic tenders will be received, provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with tbe nearest District Engineer at the time above specified, The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. REPAIBING BRIDGES AND CULVERTS ON NORTH ROAD, BETWEEN LANDING PLACE, PUHOI, AND HOBS.N'S BRIDGE. Tenders for the above work will be received at the Superintendent's Offi< c, Auckland, until noon of TUESDAY, the 14th March next Plans and specifi cations at tbe Public Works Office, Shortland-street; and at the office of the Puhoi District Board. READER WOOD, Provinoial Secretary. Town Clerk's Offloe, ___February 26^1876. TUESDAY, MARCH S. * GROCERIES, DRAPERY, ETC. TEE STOCK OF A COUNTRY STORE. THE Subscribers have received in structions to sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday next, Bth inst, at 11 o'clork, The Stack of a Country Store, consisting of Groceries, Drape-y, Hardware, <_.c, removed to mart for convenience of sale. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auction.....



MARCH_6. CITY EARTHENWARE, CHE* 4,- &c« for absoluts sale. geantTmobtos HAVE received instructions to sel by auction, at the City Mart, ou Monday next, at 11 o'clock, IS PACK A GE S, Comprising — Soup and Sauce Tureens Salads. Drainers Dishes—lo, 12. M. 1G inch Bakers-7, 8, 0, 10 11, 12, 13 inch Gravies, Covered Dishes Sauce Bets, Ch-ese Stands Plates 0, 7,3, 10 inch Assorted Printed 1.0.15-6, 0, 12, 18, 24, .30, 36 China B ue Figured, and White sua Cold Breakf »st and Teas Milks Butters, Muffin., Covsred ditto Hop and Sugar Rasins Dishes, Plates, Sugar Boxes Ternlß at Speoial attention of the trade and rjcal rs Ss directed, to the above. The gooes are all new ana in nr.t-raio condition, ■ TUESDAY, SOON. CLEARING-OUT SALE FANCY GOODS, JEWELLERY, CUTLER V, STA NERY, MEERSCHAUM PIPES, .... AT MR ADAM^rOUEEK-STREET. R. A~R TH U R HAS been favoured with iiDStrac . ti >nn from Mr Adams to sr II by auction at his premises, Queea-Streec, on Tuesday next, at li o'clock noon, The Balances of his various and well-selected Stock of Fancy Good.. Je- cilery, Toys, Cutlery, Stationery, Mcc schaiim Pipes. MONDAY, MARCH 6, 11 O'Clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. MAIZE ! MAIZE ! MAIZE ! Ex * L__-Titia,' @ Fur. G. W.' B INN E V ¥¥7 ILL sell by auction at the Cor a V V Exchange, on' Monday, the Gth. instant, a 11 o'clock sharp, 400 sacks Maize, just landed in good order and condition, ex ' Lani-ia,' ® Fiji. Terms at Sale.



WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15. TO CLOSE PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTS. GEO. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions from Mr. W. J. Cawkwell to sell by public auction, at the Corn Exchange, on Wednesday, the 15th March, at 11 o'clock sharp, The Balance of the Stock of the Crown Distiller In Bond: 13 qr-casks Malt Whisky 0 „ Melado Pale Brandy Duty Paid: 100 cases Malt Whiskey 100 cases Melado Pale Brandy Also, Copper Measures, Vats, Taps, Syphons Bottle-racks, Hydrometers, Casks Kegs, Jars, &c., Sundries. Terms at Sale.



MONDAY, MARCH 6. . At 11 o'Clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. OATS ! ! OAT ( S ! ! OATS ! ! GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by auction at the Corn Exchange, on Monday, the Olh itist. at 11 o'clock .harp, 300 sacks Old Oats. Terms at Ssle.



MONDAY, MARCH.6. At II O'clock Sharp. CORN EXCHANGE. HAMS,. AND BACON! HAMS AND BACON!' The C__-Brated J. S. White Brand. Ex Prince Alfred prom Lyttblton. GEO. W. BINNEY - WILL sell by auction at the Corn Exchange on Monday, the 6th instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, 3 cases Hams and Bacon. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, MARCH 6. i IMMIGRANTS' FITTINGS, LEAD . PIPING, LIFE BOATS, &c., &c, fee? - E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by suction, on board ship Salisbury, from London, on Monday next, 6th March, at 11 o'clock, -"Tween Deck Fittings, Lead Piping, W.C.'S, Mess Utensils, <Src. _ Also, Two Life-boats, 26 feot long, with Clifford's patent lowering apparatus, copper tubing, complete ln every respect, Etc., Etc., Etc. "~~~ MONDAY, MARCH G. FLOUR MILL, STOEE AND BAKERY, AT BOMBAY SETTLEMENT. FOR POSITIVE SALE. THE subscribers have received in structions to sell by public auction, at tho Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 6th March, at 12 o'clock, • . The FLOUR MILL at Bombay Settlement, within a mile of the Great South Road, and about 3 miles from Railway fetation. This Mill has been recently erected at great ex pense, is in full working order, and has a never-fail ing supply of water with a fall of over 20 feet The water-wheel is 16 x 43, and drives a four feet pair of French Burr Stones, with Wheat Cleaning Machinery, Silk Dressing Machine, Hoisting Gear, &c, &c., &c. , Also, A well-finished STORE and BAKERY, now doing; a good business, together with about 20 acres of first-class Land, situated at the Bombay Settlement, Great South Road, now in the occupation of Mr Fleming. For particulars apply to Dignan and Armstrong Solicitors, Auckland, or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers^ PRELIMINARY NOTICE. GEO. W. BINNEY, HAS received instructions from Stannus Jones, Esq, to sell by public auction at an early date, due notice of which will be given i^^L c rGr? Unds s«rroundmg his late residence pP frontages on Franklin Road and Wood-street. :-_;-.. Fernside, wnich will bo subdivided to give -^ ' SSfVK^'i* 00? 1 for Villa R°s._eices Jg_ with all the advantages to be derived from ~ ,- the plantations which now adorn i ihe property. J. iJ? till.particulars on application j lts i'ij tvniio'