tff deuce, and 5 p.m. for registered hitters . conundrum. "I give it up." Who is at fault, the Agents, Post ollicc, o rPrcss ?— A Subscribes.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FEOM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) GBAHAMSTOWN, this day. PABAWAI COUNTY COUNCIL.' Pinko lOozs !."> dwts. At a meeting of the Parawai ratepayers held last evening, it was resolved that it was desirable that the board should merge into tlie county, and a committee was appointed to carry out that object. The funeral of .the young man killed in the storm on Saturday night is very numerously attended. All Volunteer Com panies nrc represented. GREYMOUTH, this day. AN HOTEL BURNT. An hotel situated at the upper end of Tainui-street, -was burnt this morning. It was insured in the South British for £500. DUNEDIN, this day. HALF MILLION LOAN. It is stated that the half million Joan was obtained in Australia at five per cent. Tlio "Star" points out that by "winning the Wellington Cup and Handicap, Guy incurs lOlhs penalty, bringing bis weight ii]i to lOst albs, for the Dimedin Cup. THE DISFIIANCHIHEMENT OF BURGESSES. Tiie City Council decline to adopt the Municipal Act until the Oth clause of the Hating Act is altered. The latter effec tually disfranchises fully 2000 rate payer*. MISS CHRISTIAN. Miss Christian comes over next steamer under Mr Medcalfe's management. (PRESS AGENCY.) NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. THE CRICKET MATCH. The English -won the toss and "went into the field, Shaw and Lillywhitc bowling. They took the first wickets without a run. The innings closed for 32 ; Armitage and Ullyctt then commenced for the eleven. At 12 Armitage was bowled, tlie last wicket falling for SO runs, Ullyctt having made 18, Greenwood 10, Emmeitt 12, Shaw 8, Chavlwood 5, Southcrton 8, Hill 7, not out. In TaranakPs 2nd innings five were bowled for 3 runs and 4 byes. BOWLING ANALYSIS. Taranaki Twenty-two : Clcary, 25 runs, 1 wicket, •">(> balls, 2 maidens ; Davies, (j runs, 3 wickets, H2 balls, 2 maidens ; Fitz patrick, 14 runs, 5 wickets, 88 balls, 3 maidens. English Eleven : Shaw, 11 runs, (> wic kets, 100 balls. IS maidens; Lilly white, 19 runs, 13 wickets, US halls 13 maidens. Secoad Day. The match Avitli the All England was resumed at noon to-day. The weather is beautiful. Taranaki resinned their in nings with Harrison the " not out " yesterday and was faced by Mug geridge ; Southerton howling instead of Ulyett, and bis bowling was most eli'ectivc demolishing nine wickets in an hour. The only Taranaki men who made a stand, were Fitzpatrick and McKcllar, who made live and six respectively. The total score at l.lii p.m. was 33 with 15 wickets down. The steamer Taupo is waiting to take the cricketers on lo Nelson. Finish of the Cricket Match. 2. ;if> p.m. Tlie Cricket Match was finished at 2 o'clock, when the Taranaki twenty-two were all out in the second innings for 4. The total of the All England was 80, Taranaki's two innings, 79. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. EMBEZZLEMENT OF A ROAD BOARD CLERK. James J. Pain, elery of tbc Warmatc Uopd Board, has been arrested on a charge of embezzling £988 belonging to the Board. The Mayor has declared a half holiday for each day of the All England cricket match. A meeting is to be held in the city and suburbs on Thursday next to protest against Mr Carrather's drainage scheme. The weather is very line for harvesting.

THE GLENLORA ENQUIRY.

Yesterday.—(Concluded.) SEVERAL passengers were in Court ready to give testimony to Captain Mitchell's care and skill displayed "during the voyage. Only two were called, and both spoke particularly as to the caution exercised by the captain on entering port. He was almost always on deck, and was continually taking the bearings. Captain Anderson, of the ship Thurland Castle, was called, and deposed to the soundings on the chart being very incorrect. Had the soundings on the chart been followed in iiis case Jus ••ship would have gone on the reef. It was UOt usual to heave the log on entering a port which had landmarks. He had been told you could not get a pilot to come out at night in Auckland. He signalled for a pilot when he bad passed Till, and one came off when he was about 8 miles from the Bean. Rock. He passed Tin at a quar ter-past seven, and the pilot came on board at half-past eight. Captain Murdoch, of the barque Loch Urr, was called, and deposed that he took his pilot in the daytime, about two miles outside the reef. Mr J. Ij. Rus<ell, oh the conclusion of the evi dence made a long speech in defence of Captain Mitchell, the argument being that our own .system of pilotage was to blame, and not 'the captain. The Court then retired to consul!. After the lapse of twenty minutes they returned into Court, wliea Mr Barstow said : I am of opinion that Captain Mitchell is to blame (1) for not taking .soundings, (2) for not signalling for a'pilot, (3) for inaccurate navigation, and (4) for not taking the bearings of the Beau Rock light ; but taking into consider ation jjj.s care and attention, an deposed to by Captain Burgess and the passengers, and also the fact that he had been 20 hours on deck the Court thinks the ends of justice will be met by this expression of opinion, and by the payment of costs (£l2 18s) by the captain. The Court is further of opinion that the second officer (Mr Bailey) is deserv ing of censure for not reporting the Bean Rock li"lit to the captain as soon as he saw it. as he was entered to do. The captain and second officer were then handed their certificates and the enqujjy ended.

POLICE COURT.— This Day.

(Before Thomas Macffarlane and P. Coraisky Esqs., Justices of the Peace). TOO fast. Oh William. William, ye** am caught at last. For driving rJUHd the corner tat too fast. William Goldid pleaded guilty to driving ronnSc corner 6f \v^jf voet at more than a walking pace, in Ration of the by law. Fined ss, and costs. NOT THE TICKET. Tiß well, to have a pleasant railway ride, But by the lavs 'tis needful to abide. John Trimble was charged with a breach of the Auckland and Mercer Railway Kegu. lations with nsing a travelling ticket (not transferable) which had been issued to tas own son, William Trimble Defendant pleaded guilty, but Inspector p.-s/ly .said the defendant had mm tiiC 'Ufk&t on a retui'D joiU'uey, wtael* a»a «» had tni-on, and then offered to bnbe Uie tickot tafcei- by offering Ma; 10s. tfined l2(>; and costs. "I.XT DOCS DKLIGHT, 1 BTft

Flew out, and barked, and Donnell's leg did bite. William Jennings, of Nelson-street, was charged with a breach of the dog nuisance Act, by allowing his dog, "Nelson" to attack William O'Doimell, a, boy, on the sth inst. Mr Jennings pleaded not guilty. William O'Donncll, son of John O'Don ncll, of Union-street, deposed that he was passing by Mr Jenning's house on Monday ; be was playing on the green, when the dog came out, and bit him on the thigh ; his teeth went through his trousers, and made red marks in his thigh. The other boys set the dog at him ; he knew the Dog to be Mr Jennings' because he fetched in the cows. To Mr Jennings : He was not pelting the woman with stones ; he was told that the dog was his. Constable Burke said, he knew nothing personally of the circumstance, but on receiving information, he went to Mrs Jennings, who said if any mischief was done by their dog, she would get his breeches mended, and would pay the doctor, if one was needed. The dog, he understood, was a very harmless dog. Mr Jennings said the dog was not his tlog^ William Jennings, said (be dog had been sold a year ago, but occasionally gave them a call. The dog was sold in the market. Tho witness was closely cross-examined by >Sul>-Inspector Pnrdy, who considered that the hoy was making false statements, as ho saw nothing of (he occurrence. The Bench adjourned the case until Thursday week, in order that the truth of the charge may be fully brought out. KOU CATION ItATK DKKAULTERS. Home since the summons, liart squared up the rate, And others ordered at a later date. A list of lifty-niuo eases, whero persons had failed to pay the Education Kate, was introduced by Sir Ueale, who announced that the majority were settled, and asked for an adjournment (>f the unsettled cases. Adjourned until March the 20th. A SKAMA.N IN TROUBLE. "They're fine," said Thomas, '"and I do believe, .As line an upplujas e'er tempted Eve." Owen Thomas was charged with wilful disobedience of lawful commands on board the brig "Syren," also, with stealing a quantity of apples, value 10s, the property of Captain Sainty. Mr Laishley appeared for the captain, and Mr Joy for the defence. Mr Laishley stated that the object of the captain in bringing this case, was to preserve discipline among the men by making an example of Thomas, who had

refuged to keep anchor-watch, which was a duty of a very simple discription. (Mr Laishley here read a number of entries from the log reflecting upon the prisoner's conduct).

Mi1 Joy, L: Ij. I>., pleaded not guilty to the charge of wilful disobedience oJ: lawful com mands.

Cardinal Sainly, master of the''brig Syren, deposed id the conduct of defendant on (lie pansagi* from Sydney, according to she oil ires. Tin*. Gupluiii Minted Unit on one occasion, on the ~'Jth January, Thomas complained that lie ]iH.il ii bad hand. Hi: ordered Unit his hand should bu cleaned and poulticed, and gave liini tl dose of easier oil, which he refused to lake as lie niinlit iv; poisoned; in his estimation, the, liiiin's luuid did not prevent; him from doinir duly, lie positively refused, w.ith an oath, to <lo duly, and wasplaced under arrest all that day. Cross-examined by Mr Joy: He put him in irons, but did not knock him down; the bread of which (lie- poultice was made Avas the beat Sydney broad. Mr Joy: AVas it not a biscuit poultice ? Captain : Well, that is bread at sea. Mr Laishley contended that biscuit was bread upon I lie ocean. Evidence continued: He was not allowed to sleep on bo!ie dust. To iVlr. Laishcy; He kept the man in irons fur two hours and a half. John Thomas, second mate, gave evidence as to ordering Thomas to keep anchor-watch, and Ids refusal to work ; also, to the kindness of the Captain to the crew. Henry Balstow, Chief mate deposed: he took the irons oll'and observed that one ojC the man's hands was tender. Mr. Joy addressed the Court for the defence, and contended that the very fact o!' the Cap tain's ordering " bread poultice and castor oil" shewed that the man was not in a lit state to work. Mr Joy also produced a .series of letters in favor of the man's character. Henry Phillips, proprietor of the Foresters Arms, had known the defendant for a lons time, also, his late master, Captain Lane, who had sent in a testimonial in favor of prisoner's character. Mr Phillips also, spoke as to the honesty and general good character of the man. Sidney Lane, passenger on the brig " Syren." deposed that the defendant was out of health, and his hand was very much inflamed. He was unable to work ; when well, he was a will ing worker. Charles Annis, cook of the "Syren," deposed to the state of the hand, and that Thomas slept on bone dust and ropes, which was a great punishment. John Sardinbcrg, and John Leigh gave similar testemony. Mr Joy, said all the crew were present but he did not intend to call them. The Ben el i dismissed the case, the Captain to pay costs, Ai ISs od. The case of larceny of apples was then called, but was withdrawn.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The fanciful and romantic drama of "Jan " was repeated last evening at the Theatre Royal, before a good house. Mr Emniett, as the hero of the piece, appeared to great advantage, and was eminently satisfactory in all its details. This drama will bo produced for the lasr. time this eveninfr. The introductory music, the composi tion of Mr Emntett, was admirably performed by the orchestra, and greatly applauded by the audience. The intervening songs in broken English were much approved. As the time of thi« finished actor is limited, we would recom mend our readers to take an opportunity of see ing a pleasing, light, and musical performance of no mean order. Mr J. K. Emmet has, we learn, decided to wait for the City of New York, and Mr De Lias lias persuaded him to play a short season at the Thames and Xapier, under his management. The price paid for Mr Emmet's services is, we believe, considerable, and Mr De- Lias intends to take to the places a full company and orchestra of 20 persons besides pll the scenery and property used in Mr Emmet's pieces.

HARBOUR BOARD.—THIS DAY.

A SPECIAL meeting was held this after noon. MR NICCOL'S MOTION. A discussion arose on the question whether or not tills amendment negatived that of Mr Kissiing, passed at the previous meeting. The Chairman decided that the amend ment was in order, Mr Masefield proposed the following amendment: " That this meeting is of opinion that it is advisable to deepen the sill of the dock three feet, and that the chairman be requested to ascertain the additional cost of such deepening." Mr Isaacs seconded. The amendment was carried by 7 votes to 5. The amendment now became a substan tive resolution, and the Chairman invited amendments, three of which were put and iosfc. Mr Masefield's motion was then put to the meeting, and lost by 9 against 2, thus leaving the aflair in sfratu quo. Mr Kissiing gave notice that at the next meeting of the Board lie should move that liis original motion, as passed at the meet ing before last, be carried into effect. *The meeting then broke up.

WASTE LANDS BOARD.

A MEETING of the Waste Lands Board was held tliis afternoon. A letter from Mr Broomhall was read accepting terms, and asking for any surplus available land in Te Aroha block. It was resolved to grant the request. A report on Mr Vesey Stewart's Katikati Settlement shewed, that out of 42 families brought out seventeen had failed to fulfil the conditions of the contract. Mr Stewart wrote saying that if the report had been : made up a month later it would have been more encouraging. Pie asked for 10,000 acres at 15s an acre, but the Board resolved not to sell under £1, the first pay ment to be made in London on or before Ist August, 1877. The application for a block for Thames Special Settlement was again deferred, there being no land yet available. rKTJTIOX FROM TIIK THAMES. A petition from thirty residents at the Thames asked a grant of 10,000 acres of land in the Te Aroha black, on similar terms to those imposed to Mr Broomhall. _ Mr Davis spoke on behalf of the peti tioners. A resolution was carried requesting the Chief Councillor to urge the matter on the Government. APPLICATION. In reply to an application from Mr Colley and Mr Thompson for a grant for land at ' Waimikinui. The secretary »vas instructed to write that the land would be oilcrcd for public sale.

Mr Bees does not stand alone in bis historic theories as to the identity of the British nation with the Lost Tribes of Israel. Messrs Hudson and Hopwood have published the 20th thousand ot pamphlet, entitled " Forty-seven identifications of the British nation with the lost house of Israel," by Edward Iline. The antitor asserts that he proves by Scripture that the tribe of Dan settled in the North of Ireland; that the Welch are a tribe of Israel; that the people of South Ireland arc the Canaanites ; that America is identical with tbc nation of Manassch ; that Queen Victoria is dcccndcd from David ; and that the coronation stone in Westminster Abbey is Jacob's stone !

Holloway and Gaklick thank the public lor their very liberal patronage in the past, and beg to intimate they are in a better position than ever to supply the wants of their customers. Their large .ship ments from England, just unpacked, enables them to oli'er for sale many goods quite new to this market. Amongst them are fancy coloured linen damasks, new brocatell cords, wide floorcloths, for rooms, 2s. lid. per yard ; for passages, from Is. lid. ; oilcloths for stairs, &c., from 9d. ; felt carpets, from Is. 7-od. Eight patterns in Linoleum, patent Cork Carpet, unsurpassed for dura bility and comfort. English and colonial made general household furniture, the latter manufactured under the superintendence of 11. Cranwcll, on the premises, whose long experience is a guarantee for good work manship. Greatest variety of Carpets in the colony. Tapestry, from 2s. lid. per yard. In addition to al! kinds of furnishing goods, there is a large assortment of

Drapery, Millinery, men's and boys' Cloth ing, at Holloway and Garlickfe City Hall A reside.—[A dvt!]

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1877.



A preliminary meeting was held at the ofUt-'C of Mr d. W. Binncy, Queen-street, to-day, with the view to device means of opposing the taxation of machinery, as at present contemplated by the Comity Councils. The meeting was well attended, and hdier. discussion the following gentlemen were appointed a Committee to wait on the Hon. Mr Whi taker, and obtain his opinion upon the Act:—J. C. Firth, G. J. Stone, W. C. Dahly, G. W. Binney, C. A. Iftims, G. EoJdsliip, and G. Froser, (of Fraser an 4 Tsniif). A 3'»i!;otl >viU he presented to a future meetißg. The meeting of the Awfe^d wijt North Shove. Ferry Company this afternoon,



DE CLA R A TION O V WAR !!! ENGLAND AXJ) RUSSIA. To the Editor of the Evkning Stau: Sir,— Seeing in your issue of Saturday the .Doctor's arrangements for t he defence of several ports in New Zealand against, the Russian Fleet, also the several contracts, &c., to Auckland celebrities, I beg to living to your notice that, ho has quite, overlooked the most important port in New Zealand, viz., the Manukau, and that, though I have not been included among the fortunate contractors, I beg to bring to the Doctor's notice the necessity of providing our worthy defenders with VA USE'S OILSKIN SUITS, to be had at the Oilskin Factory, Onohunga Wharf. I would most emphatically impress upon the Doctor the utility of. Vausis's Oilskins, as they are not only WATKU-l'liOOl'", but will bo found (when the Russians do conic) to be nrthhK't-I'HOOV. G. Vausk, therefore, recommends every one to supply themselves with Vausk's Watku and Russian -Bi-i.uoT-riiooi.- Coats!! Friends and Foes, Russians, and everybody else, so long as you bring the Queen's coin !!!—I am, yours obediently, G. VAUSE. raio" lovers of the leash. FOR SALE THOROUGHBRED GREYHOUNDS, From Imported Stock. BAFFLER, fd., 2yrs.. by Pell Mcll (imported) out of Beatrice (imported). For further par ticulars see Victoria Stud Hook. BELLE, bvvb, 2yrs., by Cumloden (imported) out of Musikas Ely. For further particulars see Victoria Stud liook. Also, four Dog Pups from the above, three months old. The above can be seen at George Lendrum's stables. For further particulars apply to Mr Disueu, Victoria Hotel, or to Wji, PERCIVAIi, Shortland-street. BOARD OF EDUCATION. WANTED, a readier for the Matakoe District School. Applications to be forwarded imme diately to the nndorsignced. Information at the office of the JBoardi JOHN OVENS, ChairmanJM.atakoe Hchool Cornmitte_c._ W~ ANTED, a General Servant for the Waikoto.-Apply to Mrs ScheriF, op-< posito All Saint's Church, Ponsonby Road. WANTED, several General -Servants. Some young Girls waiting engagement, to assist in housework or nurse children i—J£< Henry's Registry, Shortl'iud-street. WANTED to SE LL, an Allot meat, 100 feet frontage to Carlton Road, New market, for £100, a bargain.—Apply H. Kcane, Thistle Hotel. WANTED, the Working Men of Auckland to know they can get llrst class Board and Lodging1, and every comfort of a good homo at Banks's Private Boarding House, top of Wyndhain-street. Give a trial andjudge for yourself.—Terms ISs. per week, WANTED, Malster to act as Foreman, to proceed South ; must possess testimo nials as to sobriety and ability ; liberal wages. Also, a Brewer's Cooper.—Apply to Whitson and Sons, Brewers. WANTED, a Female Cook at the Old House at Home Hotel, Hobson-street., WANTED, a Groom ; must be a steady sober man.—Apply Moillin and Smith, Albert-street. WANTED TO SELL (a Bargain), by Two File-cutters, recently arrived in Auckland, and now leaving the Province, in consequence of not being able to obtain employ ment—l bellows (fitted up), 1 Anvil, I Bench, and Vice, 1 Grindstone (with treadle). Smithy (newly built, and can be taken at a nominal rent).—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart Victoria-street East. WANTED, a respectable Young Man to drive a Baker's Cart.—C. Burton, Char coal Biscuit Manufactory, Queen-street. WANTED, Apartments for a gentle man, vicinity of Supreme Court pre ferred.—Address Box 17, Post-ofh'ce, Auckland. W~ ANTED to Exchange, a Wheeler and AVilson's Improved Sewing Machine, half cabinet, mahogany wood, nearly new, cost £12, for a small Wood Turning Lathe for light work.—Apply at this office. WA NTEL 1, a Barmaid for the lower bar of the Exchange Hotel, Qucen-st. WANTED, a Young Man to make him self generally useful,—Edgar's Registry Office, WeUesley-street East. W ANTED to Let, in a rising town, n Bakery. . To a steady man a good open ing.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a Waiter. —Apply at thia _ office. TITANTED to Lease or Purchase, n v ? House (with shop preferred), or an Allotment, on the Beach, North Shore,-Address " Doi'.tnr," Star Office. WANTED, a good General Servant for, the Farmers' Hotel, Drury: must be a good laundress.—Mrs. Pollock, 71, Queen-street WANTED, Boarders. —Apply to Mrs. Eqbiiißon, opposite Scotia Hotel, Hob son-street. WANTED to RcttfcT™ a * two~ roomo4 Cott-asr<\ vicinity of Karanprahape UosvA



WANTED, a General Servant. - Mrs. R. 11. Stevenson, Shelly Bead Road, Ponsonby. WANTED known that Mrs. Richmonc has accommodation for a few respect able men as Boarders.—Grey-street, opposite th< Crown Hotel. WANTED, tin active youny Man as ; Partner, with a small capital; a Bake) preferred.—Apply J.R.. Star oflice. WANTED, three respectable Lads at Apprentices to the Brush trade.—Applj to Mr Harbutt, Shortland-street. ANTED, by a" Lady, a Small Har monium by Monday, with or without stop?, in any wood.—Address Z, Mr. Webb's Music Saloon, Wellcsley-stroet. WANTED KNOWN, if H. Cooper, W. B. Muir. and J. Wakeford, will call on Win, Johnston, Inverness Villa. Dublin-street, Newton, they will hear of something to their advantage. WTNTED KNOWN, that W. JAMIESON, Jun., has secured those commodious ■premises (corner of High and Victoria-streets) formerly in occupation of Mr J. Stewart, where he will be enabled to supply his friends and patrons with the Best Coal and Firewood at the lowest prices. W. J. appeals to his friends to support him in his new under taking, as ill health has compelled him to retire from the pursuit of his own profession. Goods Removed and Carting of every discription done An express to be had at the yard. WANTED, Purchasers for a few of Ohcavin's Patent Improved RAPID WATER FILTERS, with Lids. The smallest and most, useful size..just arrived per Loch Urr. Reduced Prices. These Filters have been awarded no less than liCtecn Silver and two Gold Medals for their superiority over all others. —W. S- JONES, Manufacturer and Importer of Saddlery, Sec, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that we~re V V selling Iron Bedsteads (double) from 38s : Cane-scat Chairs, from iOs the half-dozen ; and that wo have one of the Largest Stocks of Fur niture in the Province for Purchasers to select from.—T. & 11. OOOKE, 07, Queen-street, next Hank of New Zealand. W" ANTED to SELL, strong 8-horse Engine and Cornish Boiler. £125 ; very good Chaiicuttor. for steam or hand. £(j; Circular Saw and Bench, £1 ; Shafting Bearings, Pulleys, and Belts, (cheap): Maize Grinder, £1 : strong Biscuit Press, &?> ; Cleaner, for 11 knives, £1 ; largo Leamington Range, complete, and nearly new, £10; now Kitchen Range, £8; Stratford Stove, with boiler, &b• First Prize Ship Stove, £-1 10s ; First Prize Yorksliircman Ovens, our own design and invkc. They beat all. All kinds of Ovens, Stoves. Ranges, Sec, made and repaired, bought or exchanged. All descriptions of Machinery and Agricultural Implements made and repaired. Mills and Vices cut. Locksmiths Plate Iron-workers Contracts taken at n low iiguro.—11. Nieholls, corner of Queen and Edwardcs-strects, Auckland. '~\%f~A NTEI), the I'iTl>lic to know that V V John Levy, an experienced Tailor, lately arrived from home, is acevstomed lo Clean and Repair nqual to new on the shortest notice, and on the lowest terms. Note the address—JOHN LEVY, (!!), Victoria-street, three doors from Chapel-street. WANTED Known, Gentlemen s Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, andneatlv repaired ; Colours warranted fast, and not wash oit". Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wellesley- Btreet East, Auckland. Communications by post prompt ly attended HSC1 1 rMTVKKIt'S T,us leaves One .© huugaat a quarter to S: leaves Auck land at a quarter to JO: leaves Onuhunga at. a quarter past II ; leaves Auckland at 2.30 : leaves Onehimgaat 5 p.m.; leaves Auckland at quarter to i' p.m. Snowdkn's gold mining com l'ANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that a Call (the first) of Two Shillings per Share was this day made by the Directors, payable to the Secretary, at l.lio Regintered Oliice of flic Company, Kapanga Road, Coroinandol, on or before Wednesday, ,the 2Sth day of February. 1877. J. 11. HARRISON, Secretary. Coroniandcl, 10th February, IST". "TVT ICO UL, HENI) R V & C 0., J..^ AUCTION 10 EUS, <;!;.\ix and produce merchants, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Custom housk-stueet, Auckland. Liberal Advances made against Goods con signed I'or sale. Account, Sales promptly ronrtcro'l. RE I) L I O N H O T E L, DRAKE-STREET, Fukkmaxh' Bay, W. N. C L A RK E, I'ROI'iIIETOIt. The public: can rely on the undornoted Wines, Spirits, &c, being Al brands. s. d. Hennessey's Case 5 C per bottle. Square Gin, large bottles .. -I (5 ~ small „ ..3 0 ~ Dunville's Whiskey .. ..10 ~ Grcc'iless and Colvilie's do ..JO ~ Old Tom, best brands .. ..10 ~ Best Port. Wine 10 „ Fine Old Sherry .. .. ~10 „ Schnapps 2 6 ~ Rum 3 0 English Bottled Ale ,_. ..13 „ f\ N SAL E, lit Tlfß UXDEKSIGXED :— 750 sacks OATS 300 „ BRAN ■10 „ OATMEAL 15 i, PEARL BARLEY 100 »i BARLEY DUST 12 cases NEW CANTERBURY CIIEESE 15 „ OLD ~ „ 3 „ lUCON & HAMS (in cloth) i „ LARD (in bladders) 80 J-chets TEAS (good quality) 100 boxes TEAS (extra quality) 20 lIAMES1 ROOFING, SLATING* AND SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &c. T. H. HALL & CO, TD> EALITIES FOR CHRISTMAS. JA» CLOSE BHOTII ER S> 22G & 228, QUKEX-STKEET; Respcctfitlly aiinounce to their numerous Cus tomers that they are now showing some of the PRIMEST HAMS AND BACON OF THE SEASON. Due regard has been paid to please the palate of connoisseurs, by having on hand some of the RIPEST CHEESE in the Market. S2T Note our Removal: Close to Messrs. J. and J. Dickey's. CLOSE BROS., 226 & 225, QUEEN-STREET, E.C. "T\ RA UGHTSM A N WANTED. General Survey Oflicc, Wellington, Jan. 25^ .1877. Applications will be received until noon of THURSDAY. 22nd February, for (lie appoint ment of Assistant Draughtsman, at the head oliice of the General Survey Department, Wel lington. Certificates and specimens of work must accompany the written cppHcaiion. J. T. THOMSON, Surveyor G etiei'al, "XTOTIFICATION O*P THE VALUA -1 i TIOK LIST. . TAKE NOTICE, the Valuation List1 for the Newton District Board for tin: year 1877, U ;uw open for inspection at the Toll HoiiHC. Arcil Hill. All objections thereto must be left at the Star Hptel, Newton, the place of sitting of the Assess ment Court, on or before the 15th day of Feb* raary, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the oitice of tho Board, No. 8, New Zealand J2l- Rurancc Buildings, not lesa than seven days bvforp tho sitting of the said Court. , ' ROBERT T. WAJINGOK,



m H E A TEE ROYAL Manager R. J. De Lias. Scenic Artiste .. .. H. N. Thornton. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! (TUESDAY), LAST NIGHT ! LAST NIGHT : LAST NIGHT ! LAST NIGHT : LAST NIGHT! JAN 7 JAN ! The JAN ! The New German ! JAN ! New Gkrman ! JAN ! JAN ! N OTIC E. MR. J. K. EMMET will play his Romantic and Popular Drama, JAN ! JAN ! JAN ! JAN ! JAN ! FOR THE LAST TIME, TO-NIGHT! Box Plan at Upton & Co.'s, Queen-street. RICHMOND THATCHER, Agent. miiE ]JAND OF H.M.S. 'UERTHA,' (KAPELJ^rrciSTER WeBKU), WII/T., GIVE A GRAND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, in Tin: CHORAL HALL, ox WEDNESDAY NEXT, 1 (ni FEBRUARY", Commencing at 7.30 p.m. Reserved Scat.', 35.; Unreserved, 2s. Tickets to be had at A. DornweH's. Mr. Otto's, Mr. Sclnviu'tzo's, Messrs. Brown and Barrett's, and Mr. Upton's. f"O~ IBER NIA N BA ND. The MONTHLY SELECT QUAD RILLE PARTY will be given by the Shareholders of the above Band, in the Cook-street Hall, on THURSDAY EVENING, 15th inst. Dancing to commence at S o'clock sharp. Double Tickets, 3/6 each, to he had from the Committee:—Messrs. Hayden, Dcmpsoy, Sulli van, Dillon, and J. P. Loriergan. H. P. HAYDEN, Treasurer. J. DEMPSEY, Secretary. EX P E RIM ENT A L SCI E N TIFIC LECTU R E S. SCIENCE FOR THE PEOPLE ! Under the Distinguished Patronage oE His Woitsmi' this Mayor, Hie IJoakd ok Education, &c. WEDNESDAY, lltii FEBRUARY, 1877. Mil. 11. A. SEVERN, The Popular Scientific Lecturer, before leaving Auckland, will deliver a series of SIX EXPERIMENTAL LECTURES. Suhjects:— Ist. The Sun and Modern Solar Physics. 2nd. ArtiJici.il Illumination. 3rd. Light—Reflection, Refraction, Prisms. ■Jth. Light—Spec!rum Analysis. sth. Rotation of the ffiarth, and its Statclites rendered visible. Gth. Galvanism, Electrical Magnetism, &c. These Lectures will be illustrated in the best manner possible by brilliant experiments, aided by the Best Apparatus obtainable, and every effort will be made, by Photographs, and by the Oxyhydrogen Lantern, Microscope, &c, to eluci date the subjects above mentioned. K. DAVY, Secretary. nnilE TIME IS DRAWING NIGH 1 ! JL when all appeals must be in.—Apply im mediately to l'\ (f- TCwington, 81, Qneen-street. T~\EVONPORT HIGH WAY DISTRICT. AH Rates due for tho current year must he paid by the 28th instant. By order of the Baard. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman. February 10,137". WO CASES PEARS AND APPLES, 4 O EX lONA, FROM RUSSELL. The attention of families is invited to above Shipment of splendid Killing and Cooking Pears, Sec, in lost to suit purchasers. FROST & CO., 7, Queen-street. rrTo con tractors. J. Tenders will he received before 12 noon on FRIDAY, the 16th February, for Four works in the Mount Roskill District. JAMES BABER, C.E. TH OS. J. H A It B U T T» WHOLESALE BRUSH MANUFACTURER, HAIR AND BRISTLE MERCHANT, &C, SnOKTLAND-STREET, AUCICr.AXD. U3S, Tho attention of Country Settlers is re quested to tho fact that the best price is given, and prompt remittances made, for consignments of Horse Hair, Hog Bristles, &c. "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ]/% * Public Works Office, Wellington, 19th Jan.. 1877. Written Tenders will be received at this office up to noon on MONDAY, the 19th February, 1877, for the supply and delivery of Stores for the New Zealand Railways at Auckland, Wel lingtoiK Christchurch, and Dunedin. Specifications may be seen at, the Public Works Office, Wellington, Auckland, Christ church, and Dunedin. Tenders, with Schedule, properly filled up, must be sent in on the printed forms, which will be supplied on application. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. JoflN CARRUTHBR3) Engineer-in Chief. TO CONTRACTORS. Tenders Will bo received up to noon on THURSDAY, loth instant, for Excavating and Removing about 4,000 Yards of Rock, and form in;,' a Dock, at HawkeS Wood's Foundry, liobson strect. Plans and specifications to bo seen ai- the Works. The lowest or any tender not neces aarlly accepted. C , HAWICESWOOD, Ffl~O B V I L D E R S. Tenders for the Erection of a School-house at Mount Eden will be received by the undersigned up to noon on FRIDAY, the 23rd February instant. Plan and specification to br> seen at the office of the Board of Education, Wyndham-street, or at tho Toll-house, Mount Eden Road, on and after the 10th instant. THOMAS THOMPSON, Chairman Mount Eden School Committee. AGS ! BAGS !—Wanted to Sell, Potato and Chaff Bags at id each Crowther's Stables. If OST, in or near Hobson-street, a Pocket 1 J Book containing letters and memoranda. Finder rewarded by returning it to Mr. Young, Russell's Boarding-house, Hobson-street. STRAYED into the premises, on the 12tfc instant, a young i<id. The owney, by applying to .John W, Tait, Abercromtaie-street, can have it by paying expenses. If not claimed in three days will be sold to defray expenses. TfICTORIA TTjUOUR -VTILLS, SYMONDS-RTREET. \\ 11, S0 N AN D Mc G R EGO li have ai.v/avs on hand; Flour, Sharps Bran, Oata Maize, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, Gi'ound Fciou Crushed Maize, Oats Beans, &c, &c., At the Lowest Rates, WHEAT GROUND AKJi DRESSED ;*q OK COUNTRY SETTLERS OK THIS



CROWN HOTE L, GREY-STREET, Auckland. E. HADKILL, Proprietor. Good Liquors. MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stak office, Wyudham-strcet. lp A X TNEBSHIP NOTICE. The Partnership hitherto cxistine; between S. & J. R. Vaile is this day Dissolved by mutual consent. S. VAILK J. R. VAILE. Auckland, 12th February, 1877. la reference to the above advertisement, the business of House, Land, and Estate Agents will in future be carried on by Mr. S. Vaile. ~^f O ~~T I C E. The Partnership hitherto existing between the undersigned. Andrew Stephens and Henry Wil son, Brass Founders, Albert-street., has tliis day been Dissolved by mutual consent, i hrough deficiency of business, and all outstanding accounts due to the firm must be paid to Andrew Stephens, whose receipt will be a sufficient dis charge for tho same, and all monies due by the linn will be paid by the said Andrew Stephens. (Signed), Andrew Steiutknp, Henky \\"ii,kox; Witness : Michael Allen.—With reference to the above notice, the Business "will in future be carried on by mo, and ail orders punctually attended to. Dated this 12th day of. February. 1577.-AX 1 'RE W_STE PHENS. TDIOII IMMEDIATE" SALE; a Lu-e _fij conveniently-situated Allotment near Chancery Lane, having a frontage of 51 feet, with a good well, etc. An excellent site for a Factory, Bakery, or Smithy.—Apply E. O. CAIiR, Iff), Queen-street. "B7? 011 PBIV AT E S~A~ITe; JL' 1000 CROSS-BRED EWES, on the run of Jos. Hanrreaves, Esq. ALFRED BXJCKLAND. f? AN Excellent New House for Working •• Man, on Sale very cheap, and Money lent to buy it with !!—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a G-roomccl House.—Apply Mr" Barnes. Kai'angahape Road, Newton. "jC~ C;00i) CHANCE TO COMMENCE JrA- BUSINESS.—To Lot, for a term, at a moderate rent to a good tenant, a House, Shop, Largo Garden, iv Gnndry-strect, Newton, with oven and grate, and other fixtures.—Apply on tho premises. Good Cabinetmaker's Bench for sale cheap. TTtOR .SALE, the Lenae of 7 years' Gootl- JL/ will and Furniture of a Restaurant at Coromandcl, doing a good business; rent very moderate—Apply to J. M. & J. Mowbray, Land Agents, Queen-street. £ 10TTA OES AN I)" ALLOTMEN TS AT \j BROOKVILLE. FOR SALE, two Well-built Comfortable Cottages, each live rooms, lined and papered throughout, commanding a good view of the Harbour, Wharf, &c. For fiiL-lhei- particulars apply to the proprietor, on the premises, any day between 2 and G o'clock. ALEX. O. KING. 12th February, 1577. TjIOR HALE, a five-roomed Cottage, JL' double allotment, drained and planted with fruit trees; good well. Price, £200: half may remain on mortgage for two years at'B per cent.—Apply at Anderson's Glasgow Store, Great North Road. ICroilTH SHOHE.—To Lot, a G-roomed ±S Cottage on Cheltenham Beach, beautifully furnished ; also, two Cottages.—lt. &R. Duder, House Agents. O LET, h comfort;) hi« well-finished f.Tur roomed Cottage.—Apply to F. W. Lallj", Land and Estate Agent, dhdrt'land-sfcreet. MHHO LET, with immediate possession JL that large and commodious House in Symonds-st reet, lately occupied by Miss Anstic, and next to Dr Stockwell's.—Apply to T. Peacock, Optician, Shortiand-strect. rflO LET, (furnished), a four-room JL Cottage, pleasantly situated.—Apply at office of this paper. nno LET, at Remuera, an eight-roomed _H_ House, with stable, coach-house, &c., and [ five acres of land attached, part laid out as garden and orchard, at present occupied by J. M. Tunny, Esq.—Apply to Robert Home, Short land-street, next Post-office. TO LET, that commodious Shop and Residence, with gas-fittings and fixtures complete, Albert Hotel Buildings—Apply to J. Stewart, Albert Hotel, Queen-street. A HOUSE To Let in Seaficld View. Apply at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. "P» LLE R S LIE QUARRY TO LET. , TO BE LET BY TENDER, on or before the Ist March, 1877. The stone is close grained, and of excellent quality. Competent iudgc3 have reported it to be most suitable for building purposes, as well as for window and door-cilis. From its position, ballast and road metal can be delivered very cheaply. It is close to the Railway Station, from which there is a siding right into the face of the quarry. An arrangement has been made with the Government to haul the stone from Ellerslie to Auckland at one shilling and two penco per ton. Tenders to be addressed to tho Proprietor, MR. ROBERT GRAHAM, High-street. FOE SALE, Cheap, on account of the owner having to leave Auckland, a Splendid Pianoforte, by Plyet, recently pur chased for £7S; also useful articles of Household Furniture.—Apply to Mrs. Jno. Young, London street, Ponsonby. FOil IMMEDIATE SALE, three good Allotments, foot of Oxford-street, Newton 40 x6O feet each. Price, £1S the lot.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. XT'OK IMMEDIATE SALE, at Morning- JU side, Lot 3, Section 3, corner of Great North Road and Argyla-street, partly fenced. SAMUEL COCHIUNK& SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. mo BE SOLD, (a Bargain), a new and JL thoroughly well-finished Five-roomed House at Ponsonby, overlooking the harbour. The grounds, which are nearly an acre in extent, and are planted with fruit and other trees, have a frontage upon two streets. A splendid well of water. -Apply to Mr F. D. 1 -ally, Land A gent, Shortland-street. FOR SALE, on the Grafton Road, a Freehold Allotment, 50 feet by 130 feet, With a comfortable six-roomed House-thereon.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents. *' i," land. -J.UCK EOR SALE, tho Leasp TTthe desirable Mr J.V^t^f preicuoccupfedby ~;, l .erandah and balcony, uninterrupted va, \v, nealthy situation, close ro the Domain.— Apply to S. & J. R. Vaile, next the Post-office, o_£n_the premises, Alton Road. FOR SALE, Cheap, at Ponsonby, a Superior Villa Residence, containing six rooms, washhouse, &c., gas and water laid on, large garden, uninterrupted view. Price, £170. —a. & J. R. Vaile, Land and Estate Agents. FOR SALE, 250 Acres atWairoa. Price for the lot only =650.-S. &J. R. Vaile, Land and Estate Agents. FOR SALE, at Ponsonby, a very neat and Pretty Villa. Price," £350; £50 cash, Dalanco at S per ccnt.-S. & J. R. Vaile Land and Estate Agents. fjlOK SALE, in Vincent-street, aLarge JL' Building Allotmout. G-". foot by SO feel?— fcamuel e-oci-.rane a.rt!i Sop.. Land Asent, Fort- I JUNCTION GREY, & MTT-STREETS. ! CLEAEING-OUT SALE OF GENEItAL STOCK. R. ARTII U R j O AS been favoured with msfraetiofts j J-Jl from Sir. H. Watts (who Is.givjng np his lower ahop, intending for the future to conduct his business in the two higher ones only), to sell by by auction, at his lower or corner shon 1 unc tion of. Grey and Pitt-streets, on Thursday next, at 12 o clock, The remainder of the Stock in the eornei shop, conaisting of Drapery, Millinery ; ! Vancy Goods,. Toy;, BftrthOQ\yaro, KOQtl



[ TO-MORROW, NOON. AMERICAN BROOMS, CHAIRS, BUCKETS, &c. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction, at his mart, Queen-street, To-morrow (Wednesday), • at noon (Furniture Department), i Household Furniture and Effects i Kitchen Utensils, Glass and Earthenwaro [ Also, [ 1 case American Brooms 11 cases ditto Chairs I 10 dozen ditto Buckets Terms Cash. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, NOON. STE A M LAUN CH. TO be sold by public auction, on Tuesday, 20th instant, at 12 o'clock noon (Land De partment, Arthur's Mart), The s.S. ELSIE, as she now lies on the beach at Tauranga. She is a clinker-built boat, built by Mr. Can-, of Auckland, ana Engines by Messrs Fraser and Tinne. The Enume is six-horse power, nominal. The .Boiler is nttcd wiln Fit-Id's Patent Tubes. Her draught of water is about four feet. At a small outlay she could be made a good serviceable lilte boat. R. AUTII UR, Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, 11 A.M. W E S T Q U E E N- S T It E E T. UNDER WRIT FI. FA. BLACKSMITH'S TOOLS AND STOCK. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction, at Mr. H. Carrol's Smith Shop, West Queen-street, on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock a.m., under Writ Fi. Fa., Blacksmith's Tools, General Stock, &c. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15. T II E R E M U E R A YARD S. IjIOR SALE, on Thursday next, Feb. 15, JC A Rich Roan Shorthorn BULL, bred by Messrs. It. and JO. Maclean, got by "Baron Wcthcrby." ALFRED BUCKULMD. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday, February 16, at 11 o'clock, Horses, T [arness, two Drays, lately used in a Butcher's Business in Auckland, as follows:— Tandem P«ir, with Harness and Cart 1 Spring-cart 1 lorse 2 Saddle Horses 1 2-year-old (Jolt, by " Totara" 2 Spring Carls J Pingln-purchase Winch 1 C-haif-outfcer Saddles and Bridles, aud Sundry Harness. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, February IU, at 11 o'clock, 8 Medium Draught Mares and Geldings And, A 5-year-old Riding Mare; all from Waikato. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19. R E M U E R~A~" V A R D & SALE OF WELL-BRED SHEEP. FOR SALE, at Remuera, on Monday. February 19, at 11 o'clock, 25 Two-tooth Lincoln Rams, bred by Messrs. Russell and Jackson 30 Two - tooth Leicester Rams, bred by Messrs. Maclean 10 Two - tooth Leioester Rains, bred by Messrs. Maclean 1000 Well-bred Ewes and Lambs Further entries recetvod up * "IVirsday, the 15th instant? Alfred" buck^and. Friday, february 16, the haymarket. "YOUNG PERFORMER." mHE Trotting Stallion, imported from mi ,En£land by the Stock Importation Society. will be sold at auction, without reserve on Friday, 10th instant, at 12 o'clock. CBC*VC» oa He is in perfect health, has proved himself a sure foal getter, and his stock are well liked. ALFRED BT~CKLAND. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16. THE HAYMARKET, FOR SALE, at the Haymarlce*, ou Fri« day, February 16, at 11 o'clock, 20 head Horse Stock from Poverty Bay, some broken, others unbroken. And, 2 Unbroken Medium Draught Colts fttM vv aikato. For Private Sale, A Flock of 20 Angora Goats, alfred~buckxand. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15. TU 3 REMU ER A YARD S. TTtOR SALE, on Thursday next, Feb. 15, JO at 12 o'clock, G5 Fat Cattle, from Waikato dO Fat Cattle, from Awitu 500 Fat Sheep and Lambs Dairy Cows, Store Cattle Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27. PRELIMINARY .NOTICE. HOUSEHOLD FURNITTJRE CARRIAGES. HORSES, COWS, FOWLING-PIECES, &c, &c., &c, At PvEMUera. mHE subscribers iiave been favoured with JL instructions from Patrick Comiskey.Esg., to sell at his residence, Remuera, on Tuesday 2ith instant, at li o clock, ' The WKole of hia Valuable HOUSEHOLD J'i.ivNi.iuuii, vVahiut Pianoforte (by\. Cvaraci-, Harmonium, Line:]. Plate, - Glass, Cutlery, Book.s l-».ku;xs. &c.: t t Fo-va^o • Cart> '*u' ntSl;i' i^orses, ' 2 Cemral • lire Breech - loaders, by Weatley llichams, vdth fltthiga eoinplet©. CJatalOgnea will be ready in a few daya. , SAMUEL COCHRANE & SOS> 1 Auctioneers. THE HAYMARKET' SALES of WOOITsHEEPSKINS, ajlf HIDES every FRIDAY, at 2 o'clock, I 1 AtFBEp"fiUCJBMHD«