KelshaAV, avlio lodged with Mrs Lindsay in the lane. He found the beer in her posses sion. The Bench said that the evidence sheAved that the woman Avas very importunate, and that the barman had acted in opposition to Mr Avar's orders, the case therefore Avould he dis'i'u ,?;scd. The Court Ava.s then adjourned until two o'clock Avhen the perjury ease will be taken. (Before Joseph NcAvman and —■ Willeocks Esquires, Justices of the Peace, avlio took their seats on the Bench at 2. 15. p,m.) A LLEOKD PERJURY. Annio Coxhead, widoAV, appeared in answer to a ___rgo <>£ h_A__g committed Avilfni and eoorUpft perjury In hor testimony as plaintiff In «tn «*_ion against Hugh Fer guson, of Omaha, before Mr Barstow, on the 25th January of the present year. Mr Tyler, instructed by Mr Dufaur, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Thorne for defendant. Tliis ease arose out of an action brought by Mrs Coxhead against Hugh Ferguson, iii which she claimed, the sum of £40 for four bullocks, Avhich she alleged she had sold to Ferguson, but Avhich he denied, he having witnesses to slicav that he only bad the bullocks on trust, and that he bad let them out on Live, and that Mrs Coxhead bad re ceived tlie amount of that hire, although she positively swore that she had never received such money. Robert C. BarstoAV, Resident Magistrate fort lie District of Auckland, stated : That at the Court held on the 25th January he presided as Resident Magistrate. During that sitting a case was called on in which Annie Coxhead Avas plaintiff and Hugh Ferguson Avas defendant, and lie uoav pro duced the particulars of that case. Mr BarstOAV then deposed to the evidence given by Annie Coxhead on that occasion, in Avhich she claimed for the sale of bullocks. The defendant's defence Avas, that the bullock's had never been sold to him, but only delivered on (rust, Mr BarstOAV then read Mrs Coxhead's evidence, to the effect that in July last she agreed to let Fergusson have her four working bullocks for £40, but no term of payment was stated, and he had since paid a portion of the amount. Edward Thomas Dufaur, solicitor, gaA'e evidence, and stated that there Avas more CA-idence given than Avas recorded by Mr. BarstoAV at the bearing of the case, stating that Mrs Coxhead absolutely denied that she ever left the bullocks in trust, but that it was a bona, lide sale, nor had she 0A rcr told Charles Whitley that she bud entrusted them to Fergusson. The further bearing of this case Avas ad journed until Friday.

Waiuku Agricultural Show.

FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER

(PER "STAR" CARRIER PIGEON.)

This day, 6 a.m. Left Onebuga in the s.s. Tarn O'Shantor at 4.2."i ; rounded". Cape Horn in smooth Aval or. MUD V. BONE DUST. Tiie passengers arc much surprised at the immense extent of mud banks in the Manukau, and were glad to hoar that Mr Yause and other leading agitators for harbour improA'cment Avere about to Avait upon " The Doctor" at the STAR, and get him to use his influence with Captain Puldy in having 500 steam dredges con structed for the Manukau. It is suggested that these dredges have aft a huge pipe, fixed at tin elevation of 45 degrees, in order that farms situated on the banks of the river can utilise the rich deposits. The dredges on being loaded Avould merely have to back lip against the land, and by an ingenious application of steam power it is thought that the mud can be squirted over the farm, to the great advantage of the farmer. Mr Vause would sell a great number of bis Avater and Russian bullet proof coats to protect tho agriculturists. Mr A rause Ims an eye to business. The trip up in the Tarn O'Sbanter was a pleasant one; aided by a wet sheet, a flowing sea, and a wind that followed fast, the passago only occupied 4 hours. The steamer stnok nbont a mile from the landing, but Captain Hamlin M.H.R., got the passengers into a boat, and pulled them round the abrupt twisting* of the channel in safety up to the wharf; receiving a_ well deserved cheer at the finish for his obliging spirit, and the exhibition of his skilfuUness Avitli the oar. The Waiuku crops have this season turned out well. Tie bay and wheat were gathered in successfully. The oats were in some instances left too late, and much injury was done by tiie rain. The potatoes are being destroyed by the continued down fall of rain. The late ones are rotting by tons, Avbile the earlier crop being ripe, are . throwing out shoots through the excessive wet, and many a Avell developed Waiuku potatoe is bristling with sprouts, like frills upon the fretful porcupine, to the annoy ance and loss of the grower. The Waiuku barometer, i.e. the surf on the West Coast, is said to promise fine weather. It is a distinct sound indicative of storm or of fine weather, and is easily distinguished by the practised ear of the Waiukiana. S a.m. A bright morning has gladdened the hearts of the Waiuku settlers. Stock is arriving, and a host of farm and garden produce. Messrs Morgan and Webster have their piles of saddlery goods Avell ar ranged in the ball. It is feared that E. Constable, Esq., vice-President, will be unable te attend the show, having been too ill for some time to take his wonted snare in the preparations, or even to arrange for the exhibiting of his horses, said to be the .est of their class in Waiuku. A sheep sheariug match is to come off at 2 o'clock : Ist. prize £1, 2nd 10s. Horse jumping aitcnvards: Ist prize £1, '2nd 10s.—Messrs WviiAt-ard, Graham and other gentlemen rode front Auckland on horseback. 12 noon. The iud"es arc proceeding to pass awards, having partaken of Mr Campbell's liberal luncheon. Tarn O'Sbanter did the trip up this morning in 3hr. 45iniu. Ailnpene, the leading chief of this district, was a pas senger. He has entered a protest at being charged fare. He says Dr. Pollen would have granted him a pass ; unfortunately Dr. Pollen does not run free steamers to Waiuku. Great surprise and pleasure is expressed at Waiuku, news of yesterday being printed in the EVENING Star and circulated at Waiuku this morning, lucre is a large attendance. The stock is in splendid condition. 1 1. lop, in. The exhibits are pronounced equal to any former A'ear. The folloAving is the prize list.:— - CLASS 1.-HORSES. _ra_glit StalUon.-SecUonl.-No entry.-„ Draught Marc to Foal, or Foal at i **£**£[ tton 2.-N<_ i, W. >r>vcll; No. 2, C. F. Biscnoit, No. 3, J. B. Brown : No. 1, A. R. Harris. Ist prize, Bisehoir;-hid, Fla veil. ~.._ Draught Colt of Ei'iy three years old.-Section 3.-N0.1,C. BarWbt,'ll..,2i ? clprize. e P<< H_n Draught coit- of raiy,^'^^l^;?^? 4,-No. 1, 11. W. Hill; Ka 2, % Finlay; No. o, W. Curtie. Ist prize, Hill; 2nd, Carrie.. , Yearling Colt of Filly.-Section £-No. 1, a. XL Selbv -No. 2, R. Udv; No. 3, S. Hodge. Ist;S, Udy; 2nd, Hodge. Highly commen- S Prirofffttural Hm: S es.^ection6--No. J..CUF. Bischoff; No. 2, G. H..Seibr; No. 3, E. rt__J_n- No 1 A. May; No. o, R. uCty. f^^rize Bischoif; 2nd. Udy. Commended, Ililts.-Seotion7,~Ka L E, Hamlin; No. 2, R.Bent; No. 5, A. ft, Harris; No.«, 3. Groen, Vo. 7, H. Barriball. , t , ~, U i_,i c m ,,,. lbL prize, Graham ; ?nd, Ban*>s, MiRWJ com <_-cnd«l,_. Bs.vnball. „__„_« 8«__o. I, ft. Bent': No. »v«- Marshall^Ußt i ft?i«i Wh

Ist prizel," JOS; JSarrrball $ ;2ndr Marshall. Com mended, C. Hosking." " _.'. __ .______.. }• COLLECTION OF SADDLERY. ' *" No. 1, W. Morgan ; No. 2. R. F. Webster. Ist prize, Morgan ; 2nd, Webster. FIELD PRODUCE. Wheat, GOlbs.—Section I.—No. 1, W. Douglas; No. 2, J. Barriball. Ist prize, John Barriball: 2nd, Douglas. English Barley, oOlbs.—Section 2.—No. 1, C. Barriball, 2nd prize. Cape Barley,dOlbs.—Section 3.—No. 1. no entry. Oats, 401bs.—Section L—No. 1, John Barriball; No. 2, C. Barriball. Ist prize, John Barriball; 2nd, C. Barriball. Horse Beans, tiOlbs.— Section s.—No. 1, G. Marshall, Ist prize. Field Peas, iSOlbs.—Section 6.—No. 1, P. TiA'e non; No. 2, C. Barriball. Ist prize, Tivcnon ; 2nd, C. Barriball. Three Mangold Wurtzcl, Red.—Section 7.— No. 1, H. Douglas; No. 2, G. Marshall; No. 3, D. Taylor ; No. 1. C. T. Barriball. Ist prize, Douglas; 2nd, Marshall. Three Mangold Wurtzel. Yellow.—Section 8. No. 1, G. Marshall; No 2, P. Tivenon; No. 3, C. T. Barriball; No. 1, D. Taylor: No. 5, C. Barri ball. Ist prize, C. Barriball; 2nd, Marshall. Highly commended, P. Tivcnon.

SEEDS.

Perennial Ra'o Grass, 201bs.—Section I.—No. 1. C. T. Barriball; No. 2, John Barriball; No, 3, D. Pest. Ist prize. Best; 2nd. John Barriball. Cocksfoot, 201bs.—Section 2—No. 1, 11. W. Hill; No. 2, 11. Douglas: No. 3, C. T. Barriball; No. i, D. Best; No. 5, S. Barriball, Ist prize. Best; 2nd. Douglas. Prairie Grass. 201hs.—Section 3.—No. 1. R. Bent ; No, 2 and 3, G. Marshall; No. 1, W. Watts. Ist and 2nd prizes, Marshall. Others highly commended. Potatoes (Hobarton), 201bs.—Section I.—No. 1, G. Marshall ; No. 2, T. McDonald; No. 3, P. Tivenon: No. ! and 5, G. H. Sclby; No. G, G. Hamlin ; No. 7. W. Carrie : No. S, G. 11. Morlcy. Ist prize, McDonald: 2nd, Marshall. Highly commended, E. Hamlin. Aug other sort, 201b5.--Scctinn 2.—No. 1, G. Marshall: No. 2, C. Hosking; No. 3. W. Carrie; No. I, G. 11. Morlcy ; No. 5, W. Watts. Ist prize. Hosking; 2nd. Watts. GARDEN PRODUCE. Six Turnips.- -Section I.—No. 1, John Barriball; No. 2, W Watts. Ist prize. Watts : 2nd prize, J. Barriball. Six; fV_ rots.—-Section 2.- -No. 1. W. .Holland, inn-; No. 2, John Ba-triball- No. 3. W. Watts; No. L C. Barriball. Ist prize, W. Holland, j tin.; 2nd prize, C. Bar riball. S'x Parsnips.—Section 3.—No. 1. G. Marshall; No. 2. C. Hosking: No. 3, C. Barriball. Ist prize, C. Hosking: 2nd prize, C. Barriball. Three Cabboges.—Section I,—No. 1, G. Mar shall ; No. 2. G. H. Selby ; No. 3, C. Hosking. Ist prize, Selby; 2nd prize, Marshall. Halt-peck Green I'cas in pod.—Section s.—No. 1, O. Marshall. Ist prize. Marshall. Half-peck Broad Beans in pod.-—Section 6.— No. 1, G. Marshall: No. 2, W. Watts. Ist prize. Watts: 2nd prize, Marshall. Six Seed Onions.—Section 7.—No. 1, D. Tay lor . No 2, John Barriball. Ist prize, Tavlor; 2nd prize, J. Barriball. Six Potato Onions. -Section S.—No. 1. C. T. Barriball ; No. 2. E. Hoakin ; No. 3, W. Watts, Ist prize, CT. Barriball: 2ml prize, Hoakin. Pumpkin. -Section !).— No. 1, (4. Marshall: No 2. C. T. Barriball: No. 3, C. Hosking ; No, 4, W. Watts lst prize, Watts ; 2nd prize, Hosking. Other exhibits commended. Three Cucumbers.—Section 10.—No. 1. C. Marshall; No. 2, O. T. Barriball; No. 3, E. Hamlin : No. ■!. C. T. Barriball. Ist. pnze. CT. Barriball; 2nd prize. Hamlin. Pie Melon.- -Section 11.—No. 1, C. T. Barri ball: No, 2. A. J. Barriball. Ist prize. C. T. Barriball: 2nd. A. J. Barriball. Six Slalks of Rhubarb.— Section 12.—N0 1, G. Marshall: No. 2, G. H. Selby; No. 3. John Barri ball : No. ;"), John Barriball. Ist prize, Selby ; 2nd prize, J. Barriball. DAIRY PRODUCE, 21bs. Butter, sensoned with salt—Section L— No. 1. Mrs. John Barriball; No. 2. H. J. Pear son ; No. 3. ('. Hosking ; No. t, G. 11. Dickson. Ist prize, Hosking: 2nd prize, John Barriball. Others highly commended. Keg Salt Butter, not less than 101bs. (Must have been in the keg at least one month).—Sec tion 2.—No. 1 Mrs. II: Douglas; No. 2, G. Mar shall : Nos. 3 and 1, John Barriball ; No. 5, C. Hosking. Jst prize, John Barriball; 2nd prize, Marshall. Others all commended. Cheese, not less than lOlbs.-- Section 3.—No. 1, W. Douglas: No. 2. Mrs. S. Hodge. Ist prize, Hodge ; 2nd prize, Douglas. FRUIT (DIVIDED INTO TWO CLASSES). Plate of Apples.—Section I.—No. 1, O. Mar shall ; Nos. 2, 3, and 1, E. Hamlin ; Nos. 5, C, and 7, W. Sandy. Ist prize in each class, Ilamlcy; 2nd prize in each class, Sandy. Plate of Quinces.--Section 2. -No entry. Plate of Peaches.—Sections.—no. 1, D. Taylor; No. 2, C. Hosking. Ist prize, Hosking: 2nd prize, Taylor. Plate of Plums.—Section I.—No. 1, G. Mar shall ; No. 2, E. Hamlin. Ist prize, Marshall. Plate of Pears.—Section s.—Section s.—No, 1, E. Hockin ; Nos. 2 and 3, C. Hosking. Ist and 2nd prizes. Hosking. Other Cultivated Knots.—Section C>.—No. 1, Avater melon, G. Marshall; No. 2, nectarines, D. Taylor: No. 3, nectarines, E. Hamlin; No. 4. Avater melon, A. J. Barriball. Ist prize, Avale.nnelons, A. J. Barriball; 2nd, nectarines, Taylor. 3 [i.ni. There is a A-ery large attendance, includ ing a large number of ladies and children. The Oregon's passengers arrived about 12.30. Prizes for SAviue and poultry not declared yet. The secretary, Mr Barriball, is indefatig able in his cudcaA'ours to satisfy evetybody. CLASS lII.—SHEEP, ANY BREED. Ram, any age.—Section I.—No. I.J. B. Brovvn; No. 2, W. j. Harris; No. 3, W. J, Harris; No. 1, G. 11. Selby : No 5. C. T. Barriball. Ist prize. Brown ; 2nd, C. T. Barriball. Highly commended, G. 11. Selby. Shearling Bam.—Section 2.—No. 1,. T. B. Brown; No. 2, J. B. Brown ; No. 3. G, H. Selby. Ist prize, Selby ; 2nd, BroAvn. Ram Lamb.—Section 3.—No. 1, R. Bent; No. 2, J. B. Brown ; No. 4, J. B. Brown ; No. 5. G. H. Selbv: No. 6. G. H. Selby; No. 7, G. H, Selby ; No. 8. C. Hosking. Ist prize, Selby; 2nd, Brown. Three Ewes Suckling Lambs.—Section L—No, 1, J. B.Brown; No. 2, J. B. Brown; No. 3, G. H. Selby: No. 1, G. H. Sclby; No. 5, C. _■ Barribali ; No. 6, E. Hamlin ; No. 7, E. Hamlin ; No. 8, C, Hosking. Ist prize, Hosking ; 2nd, Hamlin. Commen ded, Selby. Three Shearing Ewes.—Section s.—No. 1. It. Bent; No. 2, J. B. Brown; No. 3, J. B. Brown; No. 1, G. H, Selby ; No. 5, G. 11. Sclby; No G, C. T. Birriball; No. 7, E. Hamlin; No. 8, W. J. Harris ; No. !>, C. Hosking. Ist prize. Brown; 2nd, Selby. Highly com mended, Hosking. Three Ewe Lambs.-Section 6.—No. 1. R. Bent; No. 2, J. B. BroAvn; No. 3, J. B. Brown ; No. 4, G. H. Selby ; No. 5, G. 11. Selby ; No. 0, G. H. Selbv; No. 7, C.T. Barriball; No. 8, E. Hamlin; No. 9, C. Hosking. Ist prize, Brown; 2nd, Selby. Highly com mended, Brown. Commended, Sclby and Hos king.

ARTICLES OF LOCAL INDUSTRY.

Peach Jam—lst prize, C. T. Barriball. White Peach Jam- Ist prize, C. T. Barriball. Damson Jam- -Ist prize, C. T. Barriball. Peach Jam—lst prize, C. Hosking. Raspberry—lst prize. C. T. Barriball. Plums—lst prize, J. Barriball ; 2nd, C. T, Barriball. Nectarine—lst prize, J. Barriball. Cape Gooseberry-Ist prize, J. Barriball. Pear—lst prize, C. T. Barriball. Churn—lst prize, E. HaAvkin.

Butter Keg—lst prize, E. Hawkin. Extras. — Kolrhabi — Highly commended, Marshall. Broad beans—Highly commended, Marshall.

WHANGAPOUA.

A^" influential meeting of the inhabitants of this district Avas held at the school room a Igav days back to consider a communication received from the Chairman of the public meeting held at Mercury Bay, in reference to the division of the Coromandel County. Mr K. Jack Avas voted to the chair, and read the resolutions proposed and carried at Mercury Bay: " That it was desirable that Mercury Bay and Whangapoua should be a separate county, as the interests of both districts were diametrically opposed to that of Coroman del. Resolved : That this meeting of electors of Whangapoua fully concurs in the resolutions, as read, and endorses the action of the Mercury Bay electors with regard to»division of the county of Coromandel." Kesolved: That a petition to that effect be prepared and forwarded to Mr Moikle, chairman of the Mercury Bay meeting for pre sentation to His Excellency the Governor at the same time the Mercury Bay petition is presented, Resolved : That Mr Harris be authorised by this meeting to co-operate with Mr Meikle in carry ing out the object oi the meeting, /lhesc reso luuons having been carried unanimously, the meeting bcparatcd.—(Correspondent.)

A meeting of the Domain Board avus held to-day. The most important business trans acted was the voting of £100 for the drain age of the cricket ground. The deputation unpointed to meet the Attorney Genera) With reference'to tho question of taxation on buildings containing macliincry have written to the hou. gentleman, requesting hiiu to appoint ft tMtte, tiff tki AeputfttiOtt ft Mft IUWi

THE MAIL STEAMERS.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star). Sir,—Your correspondent, " Subscriber," puts a very, pertinent question in your issue of yester day, and one Avhich, wfth* a vi_tv_ Jto]_u_tinj*j__*e saddle on the right horse, should be answered. Had he enquired at the Post-office he would have been told, as I Avas, tho cause of a notice appearing for an earlier day and hour than it was possible for the steamer to leave at, Monday at noon was the contract hour of departure of the Australia, and the Postmaster had no power, Avithout the consent of the agent 3, to extend tho time for closing the mails beyond the time named. lam aware a considerable effort was made to get the agents to fix some time to-day, either noon or 1 p.m., as the earliest hour at Avhich the Australia could leaA'C. It being Avell known also that she left Sydney at 3 p.m., on Friday, and therefore could not arrive under the most faA'otirablc circumstances, before 9 or 10 a. m. to-day. But for some inscrutable reason, the agents declined at a late hour on Saturday giving a later hour than noon on Monday, and on that day extended the notice to 10 a.m. to-day. I took the trouble to enquire at the Post-office, and "Subscriber" might have done tho same. I now see that the mail does not close until live p.m. this day.—Yours truly, Wide Aavake.

PONSONBY WESLEYAN CHURCH.

The opening soiree of this hcav place of worship came off last evening in the Ponsonby Hall. The hall Avas chosen rather than the church, as it was anticipated that a very large concourse of persons Avould assemble on the occasion. The hopes of the projectors were fully realised, The place Avas crowded to excess. There Avere two sittings at the tea. The tables groaned under the weight of the tempting viands, and the par takers did justice to the good things. The fol lowing ladies gaA ro or presided at the tea-tables : Mesdames Parsons, Buttle. Gittos, Banbury, French, Hutson, Green. Goodncrc, Jessop, Crocker, Weston, West, Warren. Welsman. The Rev. W. Kirk opened the public meeting by giving out a hymn, and calling on the Rev. W. J. Williams to engage in prayer. The chair man, Mr J. L. Wilson, spoke congratulatory of the neAV cause, and urged the friends to go on progressing. Mr J. S. Welsman, Circuit Steward, gave a succinct account of the building from the very first suggestion to build. Tho contract Avas -3-110; gas and extras, almost £30. The Quarterly Meeting A'ot ed ,-£2OO, and private dona tions amounted to .-6221. He hoped that very soon the last copper on the building and ground would bo wiped away. The Rev. Mr llinton spoke of the progress of churches, unity in work ing, not to be found clamouring to make prose lytes, but each church to build up what they have got, and bring into fellowship Avith them, those avlio are without. The pro gress of one Avas the benefit of all, and in the name of tho Baptists of tho district, he gave the Wesleyans a hearty Avelcome. The follow ing roA r. gentlemen took part in the proceedings : W. Kirk (President), W. J. Williams, W. J. Wat—ins, and Mr J. Edson. The chief attrac tion on tho platform Avas the I lev. J. J. Lcavis, just arrived from England, and formerly of the Auckland Circuit. The rev. gentleman came forward amidst, a rapturous applause. It is always a pleasure to hear thi3 young minister speak. He has a ready and effective utterance is a model impromptu speaker, (no doubt largely indebted to his love for debating.societies), chaste in his language, hts reason and judgment dictating the right sentence at the right time. He is cheerful, but ncA'er light. He never misses his aim as a platform orator. His eloquence is manly, but Avithout bombast. His speech Avas a raeey reminiscence of some scenes and feelings since he left New Zealand. He spoke of the Wcsleyan class-meeting is a test of membership, and thought it might, be modified in away, Avhich he did not too clearly define. Many of the remarks upon the dissolving or rather modification of the class-meeting as the lest met, with disappropriation by some in the hall. Mr Lewis thought a kind of examina tion should be gone through by those Avho enne up a<s communicants, and if their state was approved of, they might be enrolled as mem bers. He also spoke of the itinerating of Minis ters from Circuit to Circuit, only stopping three years. This he approved of. as most congrega tions agreed withit.lt Avas best for Ministers and people. Wo have only space for a tithe of what this speaker said, but he sat down, ha\ing made aw excellent impression upon his audience The choir, under Mr Ryan, gaA'e some selections during the evening.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OAVN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day PIAKO PUMPS.

The Piako pumps have reduced the Avater 20 feet below the level of No. (>', and work has been resinned there to-day. The bottom level Avail be drained in another eight or ten days at the same rate of pump ing. WHAU CRUSHING. The Old Whau crushed 75 lbs of speci mens from Cliildhouse tribute, and obtained (>4 ozs of gold from the same. A dividend of 2s per share is payable next Tuesday. The rainfall here since the Ist February, was nine inches, a far greater than was ever known at such a season.

MORE SPECIMENS.

COROMANDEL, this day

Union Beach. — A parcel of specimens was obtained last night. 3361bsare in hand, with a good slioav in the face. Kapanga.—Some good stone Avas obtained from this mine last night, with every pros pect of continuing. SnoAvden's Claim. —Some good stone was obtained yesterday, and more is looked for.

The Climatic crushing is showing up well for a large yield.

SHIPPING.

MERCURY BAY, this day.

The Start, WaiWera, and Saucy Kate are loaded, and waiting a fair wind to get out. The Ettie White is loading.

(PRESS AGENCY.)

WELLINGTON, this day. ARRIVAL OF THE WAKATIP-U FROM SYDNEY. Arrived : The Wakatipu, from Sydney. Passengers for Auckland : Mr and Mrs Darcy, Mr Bromfield, Hon. G-. McLean and Dr. Lennox have returned by the Waka tipu. |,THE LASH. Yesterday the Governor visited the Southern Cross Training Schooner, and the boys Avere put through their drill, Site sailed for Dunedin in the evening. The original scheme of forming an opposition Gas Company, is again revived. John McCann, recently sentenced for a rape, received tAventy lashes this morning. OAven Kane also received tAventy live lashes for a simular offence. The men suffered severely, and groaned loudly.

All England Cricket Match.

NELSON, this day.

There is beautiful weather for the cricket match,- Avhich commenced at 1.20. The English have avoh the toss, and sent Jupp and Charhvood to the wickets, to the boAvl ing of T. Eden and L. Fowler. The boAvling Avas remarkably good, and the fielding fair. The cricketers adjourned for lunch at 2 o'clock. 18 overs Avere bowled, of which twelve Avere maidens. Charlwood had scored 15 and Jupp 2.

FORMATION OF RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

A. Ratepayers Association Avas formed last night to look after the interests of the ratepayers in all city matters. This has originated from a feeling of dissatisfaction respecting the city assessment this year, and Mr Ca-rrnther's drain scheme.

The Aveather continues fiuo,

PROPOSED SAILORS' HOME.

DUNEDIN, this day.

Tho movement for erecting a Sailors' Home is being avcll supported by the public, and large subscriptions are promised by the leading mercantile firms, The University Council passed a resolu tion a I tinning the desirability of proceeding with the establishment of a medical school in connection with the Otago University. Mr Justice Wijliatns delivered the judge ment of the Court of Appeal in the ease of Webb v the National Bank of New Zealand, The vxila was marie, absolute for the* fUtlftg. oi judgqmejjit. Uni* wiib>

CITY COUNCIL.-THIS DAY.

I Tiui M'din_r_) Cite Council foftnightly mcc „__ w»Heia"_dfaftelift(HiU H J TK a U - f ;J Present :,._lis Worship, :theMaycj,£'ouncillors Goldie, CosgraA'e, IsaaGS.Jiicksbn, Masefleld. M.'-CVr-i ..';;?:>__£ _____*'■!O'J TP.OW "SUIT This &e_tlo_ia_ av_ 6tC! asking f oria'reifuhd of a deposit. ,11'_/.__"._._ Mr Dickson moved that tho letter bo received. This Avas seconded and carried. •••<! r t t > j,>": MR AY. MOYLE. An application from Mr Moylc to have the question of his arrears of rates reconsidered before the judgment obtained against him in the District Court Avas executed. Mr Moyle Avas present and made a statement. He said that a payment of £5 made by him in 1872 had been credited to his predecessor, Mi- Taylor, Avho Avas in arrears Avhen he left. He (Mr Moyle) Avas told by the city collector at the time that Mr Taylor's rates Avree all paid. He had no documentary eA-idcncetoproA^ehis asser tion. After some discussion the letter was re ceived. MR DII/WORTII. Mr Dilworth wrote asking for improved drain age to prevent his premises in Custom House street, being again Hooded as they were last Aveek. Drainage to the extent of £17 Avas authorised. MR SCEATS. A letter from this gentleman complaining of encroachment on his premises AA'as received. EMPLOYMENT. Several letters wore received from gcticmen asking for employment. They were all regis tered. HOBSON-STREET. On this subject cropping up in the Street's Committee Report, Councillor Maseficld said he hoped the alteration to be made in this street Avould be carried out Avithout delay. His Wor ship promised that it should be. CITY ACCOUNTS. His Worship, upon the slate, of the accounts being brought forward, said they must not be led aAvay by the apparently big balance Avhich stood to t heir credit, namely, £11,000. It Avas all mortgaged, and they need not look about them for works to spend it on. The usual list of pay ments were authorised with the exception of Mr Blewden's, which Avere held over for re duction. TENDERS. Six tenders were received for the formation of Sale-street. Mr. J. McShane's tender of £1230 Avas elected. ANGLKSEA-STREET. A A rery hot discussion was going on in refer ence to Councillor Dickson's motion re the for mation of Anglesea-street, Avhen our reporter left.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs I>. Tonks and Go's sale of leathers, &c, which was announced to take place to-day, has been postponed until to morrow.

Mr R. Arthur held a furniture sale al bis Mart to-day. There Avas a good attendance, but bidding was dull. The sale of black smith's tools, etc., at the sliop of Mr U. Carroll, did not take place.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The romantic drama of ".lan" was represented last evening at. the Theatre Royal, for the third time, and Aery favourably received. As Mr. Emmet will sojourn in this city until the arrival of tho City of Noav York, the public will have other opportunities of witnessing this gentleman in several of his special characters. We notice that Mr. Emmet nas engaged to give at least four more performances before he proceeds on his onAvard journey to amuse other audiences. This evening lie will appear in a new Irish drama, entitled "Phil, the Foundling, Piper. and Vagabond," a character in which Mr. Emmctis eminently qualified toshine, both from his talents as ai actor, and as a .skilled musician. This drama avus written by Henry Byron, whose

" Our Boys," " Maid and Magpie," " Drundrcary Married,' and other playful dramas have had an almost unexampled run at the Loudon and Dublin theatres. In the drama of this cvining, Miss Bona will play the leading lady character, and Mr. Maeder Avill take a prominent pail. An interval will be devoted to a number of songs and musical compositions by Mr. Em mot, who -will present to every visitor a copy of his original songs from "Fritz, Avhicli Avill be repeated to morrow evening, by special desire, under the distinguished patronage of the captain and officers of the Hertha, and the Attorney- General.

.rrai i>JT___i_w_£_?i-TC_ si_m>MS^J__M^ ! )_2S_y___A_&_ji4lß77.



Hollow ay and Gaklick thank the public for 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 offer for sale many goods quite new to this market. Amongst them are fancy coloured linen damasks, new brocatell cords, Avide floorcloths, for rooms, >Ss. lid. per yard ; for passages, from Is. lid. ; oilcloths for stairs, &c, from Od. ; felt carpets, from is. 7_d. 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 It. CraiiAvell, on the premises, Avhose 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 all kinds of furnishing goods, there is a large assortment of Drapery, Millinery, men's and boys' Cloth ing, at HolloAvay and Garlick^s City HaU Arcade.—fAnvT.]



\TEW OCCIDENTAL BILLIARD ROOM. GRAND OPENING NIGHT ON SATURDAY NEX_, lilil FEBRUARY, on which occasion a Match of 500 points up Avill be played between Mr Go__or, of Nelson, and the Proprietor, EDWDi PERKINS, WANTED, a Boy Avith good character to serve in the shop and go hawking,— W. 11. Dampier. General Dealer, Wyndham strect, corner of Albert-street. WAN T EDT^'Gcneral Servant. —Apply to Wynyard House, Eden Crescent. ANTED, a General Servant.for the Waikato,—Apply D. Bloom, Queen st. WANTED, a young Girl to mind child ren ; references required,—Apply Mrs. Yon cler Heyde, Emily Place. T)r s__XTitiSS BEACH please call at yr Select Registry Office, Upper Queen-st,, opposite Army and Navy Hotel, ~\\T ANTED, Employment" by a steady H young man Wheelwright, town or country.--Address " Wheelwright," Stak office. WANTED", a YoiithTo make himself useful in an office. — Apply, in OAvn handAvriting, to Box 57, Post-oviloo, WANTED, by a gentleman. Quiet l odgings, with a ohecrful view.— Address X, Box 51, Post-office. ANTED, a Baker for s.s. Australia; first-class character.—Apply to R. Y. Grahame, Purser. ANTED, a useful Lad to learn Re pairing Sewing Machines, &o.—• W. C. Dennes, Queen-street. WAN TED 7 Man.—Apply at once to C. A. Harris, jun. WANTED, a Ship Blacksmith.—A pply James McEAven, Custom-house-street East. __________ WANTEK, a respectable Boarder in a healthy locality, ten minutes Avalk from Post-office ; no children.—Apply at this office. "OTANTED to SELL, an Allotment, T V 100 feet frontage to Carlton Road, New market, for £100, a bargain.—Apply H. Keaue, Thistle Hotel. TX7ANTED, the Working Men of n Auckland to know they can get ilrst class Board and Lodging, and every comfort ot a good home at Banks's Private Boarding House, top of Wyndham-strect. Give a trial and judge for yourself.—Terms 388. per week. T^ ANTED, a "Female Cook at tho Old V T ttonae at Home Hotel, Hobsou-strcot. "11|TAKTEi> to Exchange, a Wheeler and V ? Wilson's Improved Sewing Machine, half cabinet, mahogany avooc 1., nearly new, cost £12, for a small Wood Turning Lathe for light work.—Apply at this office, WANTED to Let, in a vising town, a Bakery* To a steady man a good open ing.—Apply at thi3 office, "TI|rANTED~KNbWN, if 'H:'Cooper! WJ r W. B. Muir, and J. Wakeford, will call ! oji \\ in, Johnston, Inverness Villa, Dublhwrtroet, Newi.o?., they vvill hear- of something to, their ftdviudage., :SB_ ■



WANTED to "Lease of Pifrcliase/ a House (Avith shop preferred), or an Allotment, on the Beach, North Shore.—Address " Doctor," Star Oflice. \~JU~ ANTED, a good General Servant for v ▼ the Farmers' Hotel. Drury; must he a good laundress.—Mrs. Pollock, 71, Queen-street. ANTED, Boarders.—Apply to Mrs. Robinson, opposite Scotia Hotel, Hob son-street. ANTED, a General Servant.— Mrs. It. 11. Stevenson, Shelly Beach Road, Ponsonby. WANTED,' People" to~ Weddiiig~Hats, trimmed. 8s each, such beauties ; other Hats, 2s, -Is, and as; TJntrimnied ditto. Id; Children's ditto, trimmed Avith Velvet, 6d and 9d: Chignons, id, Gd, 9d, Is, and IsO'd; Ladies' Gold Chains. Is; Jet Sets, Is tid; Earrings, 6d; Razors, Is; 20-keycd Concertinas, ss. (is, and 7s ; Large Mugs, Id; Lollies (different kinds), lOd; Infants' Leather Boots. Is; Blue, 3 for Id; Rai sins, Id ; Epsom Salts, Cd per doz; Blacking, 8d per do-/. ; Matches, i)d per pipo ; Pears, 2d ; Good Tabacco, Id; Cisrars, Id: Children's Stockings and Socks, cheap; Children's Boots, Auckland made, sown, (i to 9, Is; 30 to 13, ls6d; Men's French Calf Elastic Boots, Auckland made, 12s. —W. H. Dampier, General Dealer, Wnydham strecf, corner of Albert-street. WANTED, a Young Man to make him self generally useful. —Edgar's Registry Office, Wclleslcy-strcct East. ANTED 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. Purchasers for a I'cav of VV Cheavin'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 fifteen SiH rer and two Gold Medals for their superiority over all others. —W. S- JONES, Manufacturer and Importer of Saddlery, &c, Queen-street. W"~AIrrED KNOWN, that avc are selling Iron Bedsteads (double) from 38s ; Cane-seat Chairs, from IDs the half-dozen; and that Aye have one of the Largest Stocks of Fur niture in the Province for Purchasers to select from.—T. c_ H. COOKE, 07, Queen-street, next Hank of New Zealand. TIT ANTED to SELL, strong S-horse ft Engine and Cornish Boiler, £125 ; very good Chatl'cuttcr, for steam orhand,£G; Circular Saw and Bench, £1; Shafting Bearings, Pulleys, and Belts, <cheap): Maize Grinder, fit : strong Biscuit Press, £3: Cleaner, for 11 knives, £1 ; large Leamington Range, complete, and nearly new, £10: new Kitchen Range, £8: Strafford Stove, Avith boiler, £o; First Prize Shi]) Stove, .litis; First i'rize Yorkshireman Ovens, our own desir;)] an ,i mv.ke. They beat all. All kind" of Ovens, Stoves, Ranges, &c., made and repaired, bought or exchanged. All descriptions of Machinery end Agricultural Implements made and repaired. Mills and Vices cut. Locksmiths Plate iron-workers- Contracts taken at a low figure—R. Nicholls. corner of Queen and EdAvardcs-streets, Auckland. 7npOvN~TEI), the Public to know that v v John Levy, an experienced Tailor, lately arrived from home, is acevsfomed to Clean and Repair equal to new on the shortest notice, and on ih<.>. lowest terms. Note the address—JOHN LEVY, 69, Victoria-street, three doors from Chapel-street. WANTED Known, Gentlemen s Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired ; Colours warranted fast, and not wash off. Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wellcslcy strcct East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended BAGS ! RAGS !—Wanted to Sell, Potato and Chad' Bags at Id each.— Ci'QAvther's Stables. mIIEATRE R O V A L. TO-NIGI IT ! TO-NIGHT ! Mr. ,T. K. EMMET having decided to wait for the ■ City Of NToav York,' Avill give FOUR MORE PERFORMANCES, and will appear To-night in a Nrcwliusii Drama, written expressly for lni>n by Mr. J. H. Byron, author of "our Boys," entitled, PHIL, THE FOUNDLING ; OR. Ould Maldooney, Piper and Vagabond! Notice.—MlSS REN A has been engaged especially to support Mr. Emmet, and will play the leading lady character, which, being dia'ect Irish, will receive ample justice at her hands. Mr. G. F. Maedkr and an Efficient Company will also appear. AftPrthe Drama, 'Mr. Emmet Avill give tho Dutch Character Songs from " Jan." Presentation.—Everyone entering tho Theatre will be Presented with a. Complete Copy of Mr. Emmet's Beautiful Songs from "Fritz." TO-MORROW (by desire): " FRITZ." Box Plan at Upton & Co.'s, Queen-street. RICHMOND THATCHER, Agent, mHE BAND OF H.M.S. 'HEHTHA,' (Kapellmeister Weber), AVILT, GIA rE A GRAND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, IN THE CHORAL HALL, TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! Commencing at 7.30 p.m. Reserved Scats, 35.; Unreserved, 2s. Tickets to be had at A. DornAvell's. Mr. Otto's, Mr. Schwartze's, Messrs. Brown and Barrett's, and Mr. Upton's. EXPERIMENTAL SCIENTIFIC LECTURES. SCIENCE FOR THE PEOPLE I Under the Distinguished Patronage, 0 f His Worship the Mayor, the Boa_d off Education, &c. to-night ! ~ "" to-night i mr. ii. a. Severn, The Popular Scientific Lecturer, before leaving Auckland, will deliver a series of SIX EXPERIMENTAL LECTURES, Subjects:— Ist. The Sun and Modern Solar Physics. 2nd. Artificial Illumination. 3rd. Light—Reduction, Refraction, Prisms. 4th, Light—Spectrum Analysis, otli. Rotation of the Kartli, and its Statclites rendered \dsiblc. (sth. Galvanism, Electrical Magnetism, &c. These Lectures Avill be illustrated in the best manner possible by brilliant experiments, aided by the Rest Apparatus obtainable, and every effort Avill be made by Photographs, and by the Oxyhydrogen Lantern, Microscope, &c, to eluci date the subjects above mentioned. E. DAVY, Secretary. mHE TIME IS DRAWING NIGH ! ! JL Avhen all appeals must he in.—Apply im mediately to F. G. Ewington, 81, Queen-street. "VTE-W ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Public Works Office, Wellington, 19th Jan.. 1877. Written Tenders will be received at this office up to noon on MONDAY, the 18th February, 1877, for the supply and delivery of Stores for the Noav Zealand Railways at Auckland, Wel lington. Christchurch, and Dunedin. Specifications may be seen at the Public Works Office, Wellington, Auckland. Christ church, and Dunedin. Tenders, Avitli 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. JOHN' OAItPvUTHERS, Engineer-in Chief. rnu co n't R-A~c"i o us. J. Tenders will he received up to noon on THURSDA V, 15th instant, for Excavating and Removing about 1,000 Yards of Rook, and form ing a Deck, at. Hawkeswood*s Foundry, Hobson street'. Plans and specifications to he seen at tho Works. The lowest or any ten.ler not neces sarily accepted. C. HAWKESWOOD, A BERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE J$L monuments, Is R_n and Blue, fkom _3, Free an board ship to any part of New Zealand. TysrrijiHiVnr- A\<em»atc and Beautiful. S _9wJiHm &ms& m Se.UftsSi



' XvJL others, can have Office Books Ruled and | Bound, any pattern, t_3 ;suit r'rtqtdreijifenjte. Magazines^;Music, and other Works bdiitidjn all styles, by WILLIAM. LEYS, Bookbinder, • Machine Rider, and Account Book Manufac , turer, next door xa—_v_xixg Stak office, Wyudham-strcet. ■t ~ ij-,i \i ■; *//- TO" 0: y,r- T ;l; . , I C E. . ;Th& Partnership hithertocxisting between the undersigned. Andrew Stephens and Henry Wil son, Brass Koundcrs, Albert-street, has this day been Dissolved by mutual r, consent, through deficiency of .busuicss, and all outstanding accounts due to tiie firm must be. paid to'AndreAv Stephens. whose receipt will be a sufficient disj charge for the same, and all monies, due by'-the firm will be paid by the said An drew .Stephens. (Signed), Axdreav Stei _ikn-s, HexkyWieson; "Witness : Michael Allen.—With reference to the above notice, the Business Avill in future be carried on by me, and all orders punctually attended to. Dated this 12th day of February, 1877.-ANDREW STEPHENS. _ nnO LET, Small Shop, Avith two rooms JL and small OA'cn, Hobson-street, near tho Avater. D~EVON PORT.—Good 6-roomed House on Beach Boad to let: excellent Building Sites for sale on North Head. Cheltenham, and Mount Victoria.—Oliver Mays, Post-office Store. aN TOWDEN TS~(TC)LITI\tININ(I COMT k3 PANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that a Call (the first) of Two Shillings per Hbare was this day made by the Directors, payable to the Secretary, at the Registered Office of the Company. Kapanga Road, Coromandel,''fin or before Wednesday, tho 28th day of February, 1577. J. H. HARRISON, Secretary. Coromandel, 10th February, 1577. jfTlOlt SALE, a th-st-rate Pony, free from __J vice. Price, £12.—W. Baxter, Grocer, Newton. PGHOE SALE, Freehold Residence, beauti- JL fully situated: new house, labourer's cot tage, 1(10 acres ot land, garden and orchard, harbour for yacht, good fishing, tAvo miles from Village, steam to Auckland twice a week. Price, £350.—Apply to A.M., Star Office. fOli PRIV AT E STA~L~I_; 1000 CROSS-BRED EWES, on the run of Jos. Hargreaves, Esq. ALFRED BUCKLAND. ff AN Excellent NeAV House for Working •• Man, on Sale very cheap, and Money lent to buy it withj !—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. npiO LET, a 6-roomed House. —Apply Mi\ JL Barnes. Karangahape Road, Newton. A (rOOD CHANCE "TO "COldM ENCE ____, BUSINESS.—To Let, for a term, at a moderate rent to a good tenant, a House, Shop, Large; Garden, in Gundry-street, Newton, with oven and grate, and other fixtures.—Apply on the premises. Good Cabinetmaker's Bench for sale cheap. jLlOl! SALE, the Lease of 7 years' Gond ii. Avill and Furniture of a Restaurant at Coromandel, doing a good business: rent very moderate.—Apply to J. M. & J. Mowbray, Land Agents, Queen-street. /10TTAGES AN D ALLOTMEN TSAT \J BROOKVILLE. FOR SALE, two Well-built Comfortable Cottages, each five rooms, lined and papered throughout, commanding a good view of the Harbour, Wharf, &c. For f v rther particulars apply to the proprietor, on the premises, any day between 2 and 0 o'clock. ALEX. O. KING. 12th February, 1877. FOR SALE, a live-roomed fjottage, double allotment, drained and planted with fruit trees; good well. Price, £200; half may remain on mortgage for two years at 8 per cent.- -Apply at Anderson's Glasgow Store, Great North Road. "VTOKTfI SHORE.—To Let, a 6-roomed JL 1 Cot tage on Cheltenham B«>ach, beautifully furnished ; also, two Cottages.—R. &R. Duder, House Agents. HpO LET, cheap, a 5-roomed House and JL Stable in good order.—Enquire J. Warren, Karangahape Road. HPO LET, a comfortable Avcll-finiplied four JL roomed Cottage.—Apply to F. W. Lally, Laud and Estate Agent, ihortland-sfreet. Mr 810 LET, Avith immediate possession JL that large and commodious House . in Symonds-street, lately occupied by Miss Anstic, and next to Dr Stockwell's.—Apply to T. Peacock, Optician, Shortland-street. TO LET, (furnished), a four-room Cottage, pleasantly situated.—Anply at office of this paper. TO LET, at Remuera, an eight-roomed 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, Avith gas-fittings and fixtures complete, Albert Hotel Buildings—Apply to J. Stewart, Albert Hotel, Queen-street. A HOUSE To Let in Seatield Vicav. Apply at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. TgJLLERSLIE 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 iudges haAre reported it to be most suitable for building purposes, as well as for Avindow and door-cills. From its position, ballast and road metal can be delivered very cheaply. It is close to the Railway Station, from Avhich there is a siding right into the face of the quarry. An arrangement has been made with the Government to haul tho stone from Ellerslie to Auckland at one shilling and two pence nor ton. Tenders to be addressed to the Proprietor. MR. ROBERT GRAHAM --street. F*S^___?"S. « account of the Splendid Pio-r-* --o .to leave Auckland, a Chased f"" -»jrorte, by Piyct, recently pur jj.,..- ~*-_7S; also useful articles of Household -rniture.—Apply to Mrs. Jno. Young, London streot, Ponsonby. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE, three good Allotments, foot of Oxford-street, Newton, ( -10 xGO feet each. Price, „1S the lot.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. TmOR IMMEDIATE SALE, at Morning- JL' side, Lot 3, Section 3, corner of Great North Road and Argyle-street, partiv fenced. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. mo BE SOLD, (a Bargain), a new and .JL thoroughly well-finished FiA-c-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 tAvo streets. A splendid well of water.-Apply to Mr _. D. I 'ally, Land Agent, Shortland-street. IJ^Oli SALE, on the Grafton Road, a Freehold Allotment, 50 feet by ISO feet, Avith a comfortable six-roomed House thereon.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Auck land. FOR SALE, the Lease of the desirable Family Residence, at present occupied by Mr. J. R. Vaile, containing nine good rooms, newly papered, front and back garden, good well, A rerandah and balcony, uninterrupted AieAv, healthy situation, close to the Domain.— Apply to S. & J. R. Vaile, next the Post-office, or on the premises, Alton Road. OR SALE, Cheap, at Ponsonby, a Superior Villa Residence, containing six rooms, Avashhouse, &c, gas and Avater laid on, large garden, uninterrupted view. Price, £170. —S. &J. R. Vaile, Land and Estate Agents. FOR SALE, 250 Acres at Wairoa. Price for the lot only £50.-S. &J. R. Vaile, Land and Estate Agents. F<OR SALE, at Ponsonby, a very neat and Pretty Villa. Price" £250; £50 cash, balance at 8 per cent.—S. &J. R. Vaile, Land and Estate Agents, TfjfOß SALE, in Vincent-street, a Lar^e Jbj Building Allotment, 6o feet by SO ieeu- Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agent, Fort MO U NT'EDEN'H I GHW A V DISTRICT. Ratepayers are hereby informed that unless , the Rates due, together with arrearsi are i__. P^ before the 28tfi of this montl Sy wiliLb. j recovered by law. v T. THOMPSON, Auckland, 14th February, 1877. Chairman' TN RE LONGBOTTOM'S ESTATE. A General Meeting of Creditors in the above Fon >Vs A-PTTi i> ?A^ n Court-house. Hamil 10o'clock'a.m l: KDA^ I<(h at™^ njttf 8f -To grant Cevti ficate recommending Peblo'b Jliscanrge, under the 179 th Clause OJ Deotova and Creditors Act, IS7C." | UEQ, EUUECUMBE,



rr'O-AL'ME"_r^Tt)~N''-tJOED~M-I_«NG ~£ n ...j ~pOJMPANY. I Notice is hereby given that a Call of Sixpenco peit fShfaue 'in tho above- ,-Qompany has -been made/payable onOh6'2Sth faM •- J -"" „, ... J. H. HARRISON. r CorohiarideU 11th February, 1577. '• , frg" | ~W OST,; in or near Hobson-street, a Poclcefe | ___!' .Boole containing, letters and memoranda. Finder reAvarded.by returning it to-Mr. Young, Russe_'sßoarding-ho_s__Hobson-streot. TmsW%M& LJ_3¥a7AYJA but one for sending in appeals.—Apply to the undersigned before 2 o'clock to-morrow.—F. 6. Ewington. SI, Queen-street I TT^EYONPORT HIGHWAY DISTRICT. All Rates dve1 foY the •cAU_e__;year must bo paid by the 28th instant. By order of the Baard. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman, February 10, 1877. rye cases pears and apples, SO EX lONA, FROM RUSSELL. The attention of families is invited to aboA-e Shipment of splendid Eating and Cooking Pears, &c, in lost to suit purchasers. FROST „ CO., 7, Queen-street. OAIIT NE R SII I P NOTI CE. Notice is hereby given (hat the undersigned, on and from the second day of February, intend to cany on business at QUEEN-STREET, in 1 he City of Auckland, as IMPORTERS AND WAREHOUSEMEN, under the name or style of WILLIAM McARTHUR & COMPANY. WILLIAM McARTHUR, ALEXANDER McARTHUR, CHARLES COOKMAN McMILLAN, FREDERICK LARKINS. ; J^ OTIC E. All ACCOUNTS against the late Firm of "McArthtir, Shera & C 0.," and against "Wm. , McArthur & C 0.," up to February 6th instant, must bo sent in on or before tho 21st instant; and all accounts due to McArthur, Shera & Co. must be paid to the undersigned. WM. McARTHUR & CO., JDT SCHUMAKER'S 'Bus leaA^es Oi_> -a-JL© hunga at a quarter to 8 ; leaA-es Auck land at a quarter to 10: leaves Onehunga at a quarter past 11; leaves Auckland at 2.30 ; leaves Onehunga at _ p.m.; leaA'es Auckland at quarter to 7 p.m. • THURSDAY, NOON. 5 JUNCTION GREY & PITT-STREETS. CLEARING-OUT SALE OF GENERAL ! STOCK. R- ARTHUR :; t HAS been favoured Avith instructions from Mr. H. Watts (Avho is giving- up his lower shop, intending for the future to. conduct his business m the two higher ones only); to sell by by auction, at his lower or corner shop junc tion of Crey and Pitt-streets, on Thursday next, at 12 o clock, .<-•;<[ j r The remainder of the Stock in the "corner shop, consisting of Drapery, Millinery, Fancy GoocD, Toys, Earthenware, Go6d ScAving Machine. &c. . -j >' B. TONKS. R. C. CARR. TO-MORROW. KANGAROO, KIP, AND SADDLERS' LEATHER. -;q»sj{_ B. TONKS & G'p?.' J''u r T^TILL sell, To-morroAV, at : llro'clock, 2 bales Kangaroo Leather 7 " •' > 4 bales Kip Leather .•'•.i<■''.i' 'ii' . v 1 bale Stirrup Leather >.:■.: >.;•■(•--, 1 bale Bridle Leather-. •-,.',' TO-MOItROW ; EX 'AUSTRALIA,' @. SYDNEY."" L. W. EATON'7': WILL sell by auction,, at his, Mart/on To-morroAV (Thursday), at 11 o'clock, id cases Grapes • .......... : . v v 20 „ Pears , ... It 50 ~ Apples ;.','; "' l •"'.''■ '-<■ 10 „ Oranges ': r-.^y'-MMrt »-, " c^iforni^n Apples ' o'' 2o kegs Cahforr , an pickles Cocoanutp an a Peanuts. _ , T_£ E HA Y/'^^R.K-^QT. "YOUNG PERFORMER.?.; v'!" ___mnV;N •--: •■ O'./i t'cj THE Trotting Stallionl^ /imported ';|#om England by the Stock Impprtatipri Society, will be sold at auctiqn, .Avithout iesery'e, on Friday, 16th instant, at 12 ; 'p'_lock t , ■ ■ ;: -y- l - \'i He is in perfect health* -has proved-himself a sure foal getter, and his stock are well liked;: ALFRED ..BTJCjf LftNP. ''l .;1.! f{? FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16. THE H A.V M A -X KE,I FOR SALE, at .the Haymarke', oO_. day, February! .J-at 11 o'clock, 20 head Horsa.Steckvjlvom^P.overiy Bay, some broken, others unbroken. " l!' _tai_, 2 Unbroken" Me'dilwtttJffanglii Cdlta from WaiWJfesO bnxiixL'dT For Private Sale, A Flock of%o 'MgMW^M^ ALFSMf_S„f THURSt^^'TI^IH^ARY 15. THE RE M ule__L__ _x ARD S. -oor sajSS Mm'&.ydS, Jif£is. -i-1 at 12 o'clock, _T 9_ „_-* £ attJ e> f^>fi» Waikato * 40 fttgSAwltu " 000 Fat Sheep. gpLambs & ;DairrCbWs-/aab Cattle c « Fat and Storrt'pigs. t,^ K^_^^_^^ ie.|~ HoU_} E H OiLID /& _R R MI TiTJ RE. T HS3^S^^^Ri€l^&art, Household F'lrmtnrc .Cool cinq R__^ Books, A Very __in_sojue V7iWO r.-k G fverv Mi. s-.harles Burton. To be sSliwith* rf^.^reserve,... ....,..,.,-.-, c*«e*« ; SAMUEL mCSpUJiE fatotiiL Tlin TT- IHV IT : iT™ 0. Wr BINN*Y- -ff ; :'^/*ILL rV: -hy-j^hliv _(:i:«'r«._,* at Wa . ;fy. ;..-.3(tarf, Qiiei-atstrpet. 'in-i _i<j^f_toly afteii • •■aj^iva^v#'' ":;"4^^^m^ : JF—IOO cases Ripctone Pippins ,