» l^.'""- ~—*""— '^^ , —-—' Miss Chadwick, Mr and Mrs Campbell, Mr and Mrs Lanigan. TAUPO, this day. Great Native __eeti_:?- t n vV A great Meeting of Taupe natives; will take $ ice at Papuaeharuru on tho 19th inst., to ,Tif!T' -efve the 1 on. Dr Pollen. Captain Mair, and W be Chief: Poibipa, are making the.necessary rrangements. To Heuhou and other chiefs from the upper part of the Lake will attend. The Tokatea Natives were anxious to haveia meeting there, but this was over-ruled by Te Poihipa. -

THE PANTASCOPE.

Tins pleasant exhibition of American and Colonial scenery was again shewn by Mr. Bachelder in the Theatre Royal, and elicited much applause. At the close, a number of gifts were distributed among the lucky visitors. The Pantascope will finally close on Satuiuay evening.

DISTRICT PRIZE FIRING.-THIS DAY

SECOND SET.

12*30 p.m. The firing for the second set of district rifle prizes took place at the Mount Eden Rifle Range this morning, under the supervision of Major Lusk There were a very large number of com petitors compared with the previous days. A number of volunteers from Otahuhu took part in the contest. Tho weather was all that might have been desired, the targets being quite clear, A slight breeze blew "p tho range. The ranges Avere 200 300, and 500,17 shots at each range. There were six aggregate prizes.and six prizes at each range. As will be seen from the appended scores, some very good shooting avus made. 200 YARDS. D. McCarthy, Hobson Band, Ist range prize, 25 • Capt. V. _ito, Engineer Co., 2nd range prize, 21 • J McLeod, Victoria Company, 3rd range prize, 23 ; Sergeant R. Frost, Otahuhu, ith range prize 23; R. Putman, Victoria Company, sth range prize, 23; F. Larchfield, Engineer Co., 6th rango prize, 23; A. Belchar, Victoria Co., 7th ran"o prize, 22; J. Elliott, Hobson Co., 22; J. Traves, Victoria Band, 21; A. Gould,'Otahuhu, 21 •F. McKevcy, Otahuhu, 21; J. Hill, No. 3 Co., 21 '• G. McCarthy, Otahuhu, 21; W. Fowler, Victoria, 20; J. Bruce, Engineer, 20 ; C. Ste wart, Engineers, 20; W. Dison, Otahuhu, 20; C. Taylor, Victoria, 20; G. Beale, No. 3 Co., 20; Sergeant Eadv, Engineers, 19; F. Patten, Ota huhu, 19; Sergeant Kitchens, No. 3 Company, 19; D. Allen, Engineer Company. 19; A. Martin, Hobson Co., 18; J. Burke, Victoria Band, 18; T. Paton, Otahuhu, 18 : F. Fairs, Victoria, 17 ; L. Buffet, No. 3,17; C. Gleeson. Victoria, (retired) 17; J. B. Gilfillan, No. 3,16; H. Goldsbro, No. 3, 16; Liontenant Saunders, Engineer Cadets, 10; A. Stewart. Victoria Co., 16; A. Brown, No. 3, 15 • Corporal H. Gilfillan, No. 3 Co., li; R. Coy, Otahuhu, 13; W. McEvoy, -Engineer Co., 13; S. Fallwell, Otahuhu, 12; G. Hill, Engineers, 12; J. Black, Otahuhu, 11;~W. Daly, Otahuhu, 10; J. Molloy, Engineers, 10; !G. (Leslie, Hobson Co., 9; J. Donaldson, Engineers, 8; H. Clark, A rictoria, 7; T. Davis. Scottish, 6. 1.30 p.m. 100 YAKD3. Some splendid shooting was made at this range. McCarthy again takes the first range prize, with the brilliant score of 26, having made live bulls-ey«S and two centres. The folloAA-ing arc the scores: D. McCarthy, list range prize, 26; J. McLeod, 2nd 25- W. Daly, 3rd, 25 ;J. Elliott, Ith, 23; D. Allen sth, 23; C. Taylor, 6th, 22 ; Sergeant Eady, 7th 22; W. Foavlct, 22 ; W. Dison, 21; A. Bolstar, 20; Sor. R. Frost, 20: Cap. White, 20 • R. Putman. 20 ; F. Lcarchheld. 19 ; A. Stewart, li); W. McEvoy. IS; F, Fairs, 18; Corporal H. Gilfillan, 18; J. C. Gilfillan, IS; J. Hill, 18: G. McCarthy, 18; Lieut. Saunders, 17 ; J. Patten, 17 ; J- Burke, 171 Seargt. llitchms, 16 ; A. Gould, 16 ;S. Fallwell, 15: A. Martin. 11; H. Clark, 13; L. Buffet*, 13; F. Paton, 12 ;J. Trayes, 12; A. Edgai-,11; G. Beale, 11; F. McKevcy, 10 ; F. Davis, 10; H. Goldsbro', 8; F. Donaldson, 7 ; T. Molloy, S; R. Coy, 6; G. Hiil, 6; T. Bruce, 6; G. Leslie, 2 ; G. Black, 0 ; A. Brown, 0. 2.15 p.m. 500 YARDS. Captain White, Engineer Cadets, Ist range prize, 23; W. Dale, Otahuhu, 2nd range prize, 21; D. McCarthy, Hobson Baud, 3rd range prize, 20; J. Elliott, Hobson Co., 4th, 20; W. Dixon, Otahuhu, oth, 19; Lieutenant Saunders, Engin eer Cadets, 6th, IS; J. Hill, No. 2 Co.. 7th, 18 ; A. Belshar, 18: C. Taylor. 18; D. Allen. 16; Sergeant Frost, 15 ; Sergeant Eadr, 14; F. Fairs, 11; T. Paton, 11; L. Buffet, 13; A. Stewart, 12 : AY. Fowler. 12; J. McLeod, 12; J. B. Gilfillan, 11; F, Searchiield, 10 ;R. Putman, 10; J. Burke, 10; S. Fallwell, 10; R. McEvoy, 7: J. Trayes, 7; A. Gould, 7; A. Brown. 7 ; H. Gilfillan, 7; F. Davis. 7; A. Martin, 6: H. Clark, 3; G. Hill, 3; J. Donaldson, 3 ; F. McKevey, 2 ; R. Coy, 0; J. Patten, 0; G. Leslie, 0 ; J. Mc- Carthy, 0; J. Bruce, 0. AGGREGATES. The first aggregate prize was Avon by D. Mc- Carthy, with the magnificent score of 7L The f olloAving are the aggregates : R. McCarthy, Hobson Band, Ist prize, 1 1; Captain White, Engineer Gadets, 2nd, 67 ; J. Elliott, Hobson Co., 3rd, 65 ; W. Dison, Otahuhu, Ith, 60: C. Taylor, Victoria Co., sth, 60; A. Bel shar, Victoria Co., 6th, 60: J. McLeod, Vict. Co., 7th, 60; Sergt. Frost, 58 ;D. Allen, 55 ; .T. Hill, 57 ; W. Dale, 56; Sergt. Eady, 55; W. Fowler; si; R. Patman, 53 ; F. Searchiield, 52 ; Lieut. Saunders, 51; F. Fairs, 49 ;A. Stewart. 47 ;J. B. Gilfillan, 45; J. Burke, 45; A. Gould, 44; T. Paton, 41; L. Buffett, 43 ; J. Trayes. 40; Corporal H. Gilfillan, 39; J.'AicCarty, 39; A. Martin, 38; R. McEvoy, 33; S. Fallwell, 37; J. Patten, 36; F. McKevey, 33; J. Bruce, 26; F. Davis, 23 ;H. Clarke, 23; A.Brown, 22; R. Coy. 19; J. Donaldson, IS; J. Leslie, 11.

DEPARTURE OF THE HERTHA.

THE German man-of-war Hertha took her departure for Europe via Sydney this after noon at 3 o'clock. During the morning tlie ship Avas visited by a large num ber of visitors avlio came to say faroAvell. In taking leave of the Hertha Aye cannot but lie unanimous in wishing her a hearty God-speed. From a business point of vieAV, she has been of great beue iit to the port, having expended nearly £2000, in; contracts for repairing, and sup plies, and in other ways. The officers have made themselves great favorites with till Avhoni they met, and the men had distinguished themselves, for their gene rally good behaviour. The Hertha is now honicAvard bound, her commission having expired. The Augusta Avill take her place as German flagship upon the Australian station. As she steamed doAvn the harbour, her " homc\s rard bound " pennant iloatcd from the masthead, and trailed behind her in the water.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £10 15s ; sellers, £20. National Bank—Buyers. Gss. Colonial Bank (10s paid up)— Buyers, 36s 6d. South British Insurance—Buyers, 795; sellers, 80.5. New Zealand Insurance—Sellers, 92s on. N.Z. Loan and Mercantile—s2s, 52s Gd ; buyers (new), 525. Union Sash and Door Co. (ucav issue)— Bos; sellers, 80s. Caledonian (double)—2ls ; buyers, 225. Moanatairi—92s 6d, 93s ; buyers, 93s 6d ; Bcllers, 96s 6d. Waitekauri—Buyers, 10s Gd. Alburnia—Sellers, 22s Gd. Union Beach—4os, 42s Gd ; buyers. 423 Gd ; sellers, 455. Welcome—Bayers, 3s. Pahncrston—4s 9d. Coromandel—Sellers, 2s 3d. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY. MARCH 15, 1877.



The twentieth annual meeting of the Ladies' Benevolent Society Avill be held to morroAV evening at the Young Mens' Christian Association Rooms.



ASSESSMENT COURT. ,„RCH HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. It having been proved to me that no Valuation List has Deen prepared, as required by the Rating Act, 1870, lor the Arch Hill HighAvay District, I do hereby appoint Mk. James Cater, of Cracrof t-strect, Great North Road, to make such list, and order that the same shall be com pleted and deposited, ior public inspection, at Mr. Baxters Store, Great .Norm Road, on the „h day of April next, and that all objections thereto shall be delivered at the said Store on or before tiie Ith day of May next; and 1 appoint a sitting of the Assessment Court, tor hearing such ob jections (if any), to bo held at the Room in Dugleby's Garden, Cracrof t-street, Great .North Road, on the 15th day of May next, at half-past 'JL o'clock in the afternoon. Dated this 11th day of March, 1877. R. C. BARSTOW, Judge of Assessment Court. TITO U N TED EN HIG HW A V AyJL DISTRICT, N OTIC E. The Assessment Court for tho above distriot, advertised to be held at the Mount Eden School house, on the 19th Instant, >viU be Adi owned on the same date, to Hedloy's Store, the School- not being in the tf^ Q%



TN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Deed of Assign ment of Joseph Boulter, of Auckland, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that on WEDNESDAY, the 21st day of March, 1877, at 11 o'clock a.m., an application will be mado to the Supreme- Court of Ncav Zealand, at Auckland, sitting in Bankruptcy, for a declaration of the complete execution of a certain Deed of Assignment made and filed the 22nd day of February, 1877, between Josoph Boulter, of Auckland, in tho Provincial District of Auckland, and Colony of New Zea land, Hotelkeeper, of the first part; David Boosio Cruickshank and Thomas Lindsay Macky, both of Auckland aforesaid, Merchants, Trustees of the Estate of the said Joseph Boulter, of the second part, and all the Creditors of the said Joseph Boulter, of tho third part, and which said Deed was assented to in writing on the 14th day of March, 1877. Dated, at Auckland, this 11th day of March, 1877. HESKETH & RICHMOND, Solicitors for the said Trustees. RY THE CAFE of the AUCKLAND HOTEL. All the Delicacies of the Season are provided at each Meal. Tho Restaurant is always open for Refreshments. PONSONBY AND OR DEDWOOD DISTRICT. Tenders will be received till Noon on MON DAY next,l9th instant.at tho Oflice of the Chair man, corner of Shortland and Queen-streets, for the formation of London-stroet, according to specification Avhieh may be inspected, and in formation obtained, at the office of Mr. W. F. Hammond, Architect, 42 „ 43, Insurance Build ings, Auckland. JOS. A. TOLE, Chairman District Board. March 13,1577. TENDERS are invited for the Supply and Delivery of 175 (more or less) Telegraph Poles, for a Line of Telegraph bctvreen the Black Bridge (in the Bay of Islands District) and the Head Waters of the Whangaroa Harbour, near Kaco: and for the Supply and Delivery of 525 (more or less) Telegraph Poles between the Court-house, Whangaroa and Mongonui Town ship. Specifications and conditions of the above Avorks may be seen at the Telegraph Offices, Auckland, Russell, KawaKawa, andOhaeawae; and at the Post-offices, Whangaroa and Mon gonui. Tenders to be addressed to C. Maling, Esq., Telegraph Surveyor, Auckland: and to be sent in not later than noon of the 31st day of March, 1877. By order of the Telegraph Commissioner. C. LEMON, General Manager New Zealand Telegraphs. A uckland, March 10, 1877. mO B U I L D E R S. Tenders will ho received up to noon on MONDAY, the 19th instant, for the erection of Brick Bank Premises at Hamilton, AVaikato, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders Avill bo received until noon of the 22nd instant, for alterations and additions to a dwelling house at Parnell. R. REAL AND SON, Architects. m O CARPENTER S. Tenders Avill be received by the undersigned up to noon of SATURDAY, tho 17th instant, for Additions to a Shop and Dwelling House in Karangahape Road. Plans, &c, at my office, P. HERA PATH, Architect, Queen-street, Auckland. ffT~O B U I L D E R S. "fenders are invited up to Four o'clock on THURSDAY, 22nd instant, for Erecting a Villa Residence at Parnell. T. B. CAMERON. Architect, Queen and Shortland-st.rocts. f/Ti RAND M 0 O N L I GII T VX EXCURSION ON THE WAITEMATA Will be given by tbe Shareholders of the HIBERNIAN BAND, on SATUR]>AY EVENING, 17tii Makcii, 1877. The Steamer 'Takapuna' has been specially engaged. Dancing and Fireworks, Chinese Lanterns, &c. Tho Steamer will leaA^e the Queen-street Wharf at half-past 7 o'clock. Admission on Board:—One Shilling. H. P. HAYDEN, Treasurer. J. DEMPSEY Secretary. XfIAST mAMAKI TJACES. ST. PATRICK'S DAY, SATURDAY, 17th MARC H, 1877. Steamers from Queen-street Wharf. RETURN FARE, Is. Gd. No Charge on the Course for Horses or Vehicles. C_ T. PAT RI C K'S DAY. «_E____*k_7 TAMAKI RACES. The s.s. LILY Avill leave Queen-street Wharf at 10.30 a.m. and 1 p.m., returning after the Races. „„ J. CASEY & SON._ TTriOR THE WADE. utßfllfe> Thep- S s3S3s___&r EFFORT Leaves TO-MORROW (Friday), the 16th instant, at 3.30 p.m., instead of i.30 p.m. B'~ RO OK S & BASS ET T, COACH PAINTERS, SIGN WRITERS, ETC., Durham-street, Next to Haymarket. All kinds of Vehicles (new or second-hand), painted in the most superior manner with quick depatch, and at reasonable rates. Sign Avriting done for the trade. N.B.—J. B. Brooks, lato Carriage Painter to the Bros. Antony and Fer dinand Rothschild, Mr Alderman Wire, and other City (London) dignitaries. NION BEACH GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Tenders are hereby inAdtcd for the Supply of Mbiing Requisites to the above Company. A list of articles can be seen on application to the Mine Manager,Coromandel; or the undersigned at the office of the Company, No. 21, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. J. FRIAR CLARKE, S_cr ctflxv Auckland, 11th March, 1877. TO SUBURBAN HIGHWAY DISTRICTS. Town Clerk's Office, March 15,1877. Notice is hereby given that the City Council, with a view of affording Avork for the un employed, will supply Hand-broken Road Metal at the Quarry at cost price—cash on delivery. For further particulars apply at this office. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. ■vr o T I C E- Town Clerk's Office, March 10,1877. The COLLECTOR OF RATES' OFFICE Avill be OPEN (until further notice) on SATURDAY EVENINGS, from half-past five to balf-past seven o'clock, to receive Rates, _c. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. -y ALU ABLE CITY PROPERTY. FOR SALE, that Valuable Property in Sale street, Freeman's Bay, part of allotments 35, 36, and 37, section 39, known as Rev, Mr. Thatcher's, -APPIy to qgORGE P. PIJERCE,



THTTANTED, tAvo Hands for the Slop Department; liberal salary given.—J. Cosgrave and Co. WANTED, a smart Youth as Enter ing Clerk, Avhcre a good training in oflice and Custom-house work will bo given.— Apply in writing to Box 23, Post-office. WANTED, a respectable Nurse Girl. Apply to Mrs Elliott Meyer, Symonds street, near Choral Hall. _ ANTED, Volunteer Land Scrip.— Apply Star oflice. ' "OTANTED, a good Repairing Hand YY in the Wood Department.—Apply to Cousins and Atkin, Victoria Steam Carriage Factory. ANTED, a strong Lad; must be able to milk.-Apply gJ. R. Walters, Now North Road. . WNATED," Customers every Saturday night. Fore-Quarters Mutton, 2d ; Reef, 3d; Sausages, id; Chops, -Id.—Hulnie, Butcher, Queen-street. . WANTED, one more Man, to go Hawking constantly. A good li\-ing can be made, and license will be paid for.— W. H. Dampior, Wyiidham-streot. ANTED, Second-hand Corrugated lion Sheet.—Apply by letter, stating price, 8.8., this office. ANTED, a good Dressmaker.—Apply to Mrs. Combes, Grafton Road. OUSES, Large and Small, in Town and Suburbs, For Sale, on Building Society principles, or for cash down. Also num erous Allotments.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. ANTED, to buy a Milch Goat immediately.—Apply to A. Pittar, 211, Queen-street. ANTED, by a Gentleman with £500 cash, of good business ha \ta, a working interest in some romuneraU * c business. — Address X, Star Oflice. WANTED~Ho'teI Housemaid (Coro mandel; Working Housekeeper (Wai kato) ; Man to dig and garden ; elderly Man to milk; ccAreral Female Servants, old and young. —Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. WANTED, a good general Servant. — Apply between three and four o'clock at thoCi ty_Club' Hotel. WANTED, a Shopman; and good strong Youth to ride out for Orders.— Apply Hulmc, Butcher, Queen-street. ANTED, a Barmaid.—Apply at once, at tlie Cottage of Content Hotel, Victoria-street.—J. Murphy. TTITANTED, a Man or Boy to work on VY a Dairy Farm.—Apply at this ofllco :or at Lcndrum'a Stables on Friday at 2 p,m. "\^7"ANTED, a Machinist; also- a Girl V? as Apprentice.—Jones and Co., Boot Closers, High-street, near the Police Court. Xf7ANTED, a smart Shop "Hoy — V V Apply at this oflice. \ItrANTED, a respectable Woman to V T take charge of a small family.—For address, apply Star ollicc. WANTED, a small second-hand Piano, by Bord, of Paris, by a gentle man returning to England.—AddressZ„ AVebb's Music Saloot., Weließley-streot. N.B.—Pianos for beginners for £7. WANTED, a Dressmaker and Appren tices to the Millinery.—Apply to Mrs. Beasley. Princcs-streot. WANTED, a stout, active Lad, one accustomed to the butchery preferred. —It. Ellcy, Butcher, Parnell. WANTED, a London and French • Milliner.—Apply to Mrs. Butterworth, London and Paris Pattern Depot, Qticen-strect.l WANTED to BUY, Tomatoes.—Apply at Thames Store, Drake-street. WANTED Goats Milk immediately. —Apply Mrs E. Ledger, Symonda-strcet —two doors from Dr. Stock-well. to sell Green Ribbon from V V 2d per yard ; Green Ties, id each ; Green Acrophauo, Is Oil per yard: Green Gos.sa-' mer. Is lid per yard at JI. Watt's. Pitt-street. __ "VJS7ANTED, a Lady Assistant-Teacher T V in a private Country School; must be able to impart instruction in Music, Drawing, French, &c.—For particulars apply to Mrs. Rain, Upper Queen-si reet. _ _ WANTED, two single Gentlemen, as Boarders in a private family. 8 minutes' walk from tho Post-oilice; terms moderate- Apply at this o/lice. ~\J_T ANTED, a good General Servant.— * T Apply immediately to Mrs. Goldwater, Hobson-street. WANTED, Apartments and Board for single gentleman. — Address, stating particulars, Box 2'J, Post-olllce. WANTED, a Boy, avlio can Avntc a good hand, and knows the town well.— W. H. Conncll, Vulcan Lane. WANTED, tAvo gentlemen as Boarders in a private family ; no other lodgers or children. Terms moderate.—Apply 8.W., at this oflice. WANTED, a good steady Man, with a little capital and knowledge of farm work, for a good, partly cleared Farm of 230 acres ; 10 acres fenced and in grass, a splendid run for cattle ; at the Hotea, Kaipara. Very I favourable terms to a good settler, and will sell for payments by installments for a terms of years. Owner cannot himself look after the place.—Address : Settler, P. 0., Newmarket. \^rANTED KNOWN.—No Cash down. T T For Sale, 2 Paddocks, about C acres, Bs. 9d. per week, same terms as Building Society ; 5 acres, £50. Is. 9d. per we«k; 10 acres, £100,10s. 3d. por week; 12 acres, £120, 555. per week. Frontages to Lake Road, J-mile from Flagstaff. —Oliver Mays, Devonport; or this office. XKTANTED KNOWN.—We are still YY making 15s. Trousers to order.—Phillips' Mart, Queen-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, VVellesley street East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended ANTED KNOWN, sheets and views of Auckland, 2d to 9d; Maori carte de visitcs. to send to your friends; very cheap. Ladies' black cloth Jackets, 5s each. Another reduction in green and other ribbon. More calico 3d per yard; Arrowroot, 6d; Vermicilla, 8d; largest size packet Firw Kindlers, 2d; old fashioned Blue, id; good Prunes, 2d; Raisins, 3id ; Rice, 2d. Children's Frocks, 2s and 3s. Tho 2s Black and 2s 6d Mixed is going fast. Mechan ical Bears and Soldiers, id eacli; Ladies' Collars, Id and lid each; Hooks and Eyes, lid per gross. White Shirts, is (id ; white or coloured Napoleons half the usual price. Bargains in Boots and Shoes, &c—W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-street, Corner of Albert-street. TEN- SHILLINGS REWARD.—Lost, a small brass Instrument, with fiA re pro jecting wires, and figures engraved on one side. —James Babcr, Shortland-street. LOST, on Wednesday morning, March 14, a small black A-elvet Cape, with wide fringe. The Under will receive ten shillings reward at Hoffman's Music Saloon. Queen-street. mo POWL EANCIERS.—Wanted to I Sell a nice lot of Spanish Pullets, Hens, Roosters, without reserve, at Jones' Central Rooms, to-morrow. l|_g__ COACHMAN or Groom and Coach man.—Wanted, by a steady young Man, a Situation as above, just out from England, and has had considerable experience ; can also wait at table. Aiiy other place of trust Avould not be objected ; has had a fair education.— Address U.S., Star office. T>OARD OF EDUCATION. WANTED, a Certificated Teacher for the Pukcrimu School (near Cambridge, AVaikato). A Married Man preferred, and one whose wife would be competent to give Private Tuition in Music. District will guarantee to a suitable person £10 per annum, in addition to Board salary. Dwelling-house in course of erection. Apply to the undersigned, JOSEPH GANE, i, Chairman Pukcrimu School Committee. £^ Oft A—W ANT ED > a S!eepimg~or W"v. Working Partner, with £300, to join two others in an extremely profitable 'business.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Short land-street. next the Post-office. OST LETTER.—WouId the Gentleman Avho found the Letter on Monday evening, between Hobson and Wellington-streets, kindly leave the same at McCreas Store, corner of Wellington-street, or at this office. -6?Odf"__"_ —With this sum you can 7^ fo \J \J o do very well in a good cattle farm. Write Post-office, " Flor," Auckland. WARD'S DEVONSHIRE CIDER, in Champagne bowleg, Bs, per bottle, &t : Thames gfofti A



LATEST AMERICAN TYPOGRA PHICAL NOVELTIES, received by the Mail Steamer. —"Evening Star" Steam Printing Works. CARDS, BILLHEADS, AND CIRCU LARS, in AMERICAN SCRIPTS, equal to Lithography, at the " Evening Star" Steam Phinting Works. POSTERS (PLAIN and COLOURED), in ENGLISH and AMERICAN BLOCK TYPE, by H. BRETT, at the " Evening Star" Office. Sole Proprietor of the ADVERTI SING BOARDS in City and Suburbs. CARDS, WITH HANDSOME lO BORDERS, in GILT and COLOURS, at " Evening Star" Steam Printing Works. AKERS' AND BUTCHERS' BILLS, MEMORANDUM FORMS, RECEIPT BOOKS, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF PLAIN and FANCY PRINTING, at Lowest Prices. —"Evening Star" Steam Printing Works. EVONPORT.—For Sale, three Cot tages, 1. 5, and 6 rooms, all pleasantly situated.—Apply R. and R. Dudcr, Devonport Store. . Z , OR SALE," a 4-roomcil Verandah Cot tage, with scullery, a good garden with flowers and fruit trees, in Grafton Road, opposite Bowling Green. Country newspaper for sale. A NEWSPAPER PLANT. COPYRIGHT, withSinallJOßßlNG PLANT, complete, FOR SALE on easy terms. To a Practical Printer, this is an opportunity rarely met with.—For particulars, apply to Evening Star Office. TT^OR SALE, at Mount St. John, the _S_ comfortable Family Residence, contain ing 10 rooms, now in the occupation of Mr. Aicken, C.E. — Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents. Fort-street- TO WORKING MEN.—For Sale, oppo site the City Park, Howe-street, a few good building allotments. — Apply to T. B. Hill, Chemist, Victoria-stroet. -to /TKS.— GOO ACRES of First-class Land, JLx^ at 10s. per acre, easy distance from Auckland.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-oflico. J_»o K. CASH, BALANCE by Weekly 3_*/_'4? Payments of £1, a neat DAvelling House, quite new, healthy situation, good A riew. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. j2>~3 _~_f_ CASH, BALANCE as agreed. c^W JsL "" v A 5-roomed Cottage at Spring bank, Avith allotment 40 x 100, good well.—S. Vaile. Houso. Land, and Estate Agent. £*X f\f\ T0 LEND, in sums of £50 r*^®]^ \Jr \Jr and upwards.—S. Vaile, Honsc, Land, and Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. HPO LET, Tavo Cottages, one with two J* rooms, and one Avitli two rooms and an attic—Apply at Rollerson's Bakery, Nelson street, near Cook-slreet. nno"LET, a j;ood Bakehouse. One, of 1! the best jOv< ns in Auckland.—Apply to li. .1 lliordiin. Upper x,:!.l";;' sl : nMl- TO LET, Victoria Livery and Unit Stables, with Dwelling-house, in Albc'ri and Chapel-streets -Apply to Dignan and Arm strong, i & 5, Imperial Chambers. mo L_T,"TAkcTT Hill)) a good six- JL roomed House, with AVashhouse, garden, &c. Rent low.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Land Agent. ri^O LET, in Shortland Crescent, those J!_ commodious Assembly Rooms, lately occupied by Hoffman and Sons, with tho adjoin ing premises, containing 12 large lofty rooms; gas and water laid on ; well adapted for a Public Hall or large Commercial and Family Hotel.—Apply to Mowbray, Estate Agent; or, Mr. Samuel Brown, on the premises. J""tS3S|, nnO LET, a Grocer's House and iyHJ. JL Shop, top of Hobson-street, contain ■^"^ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street. nOO LET, a Bed, Bath, nnd Sitting-room, _l| Avith fire-place (furnished), being the three front rooms in a nice Verandah Cottage, com manding a line view, at Springbank, Ponsonby. Terms reasonable. —Enquire at McKinstry's, Grocer, Ponsonby Road. XUCKL AN 1) LAD lES' BENE __L VOLENT SOCIETY. The Twentieth Annual Meeting of the Auck land Ladies' Benevolent Society will be held in the Lecture Room of tlie Voting Men's Christian Association, on FRIDAY EVENING, the 10th March. , , The. Chair will he taken at half-past 7 o clock by Ilis Honor Judge Gillies. 0"~N E hITn G A PRESBYTERIAN CHUR Cll SOIR EE, TO WELCOME REV. MESSRS. INGLIS AND WATT, Missionaries from New Hebrides, Will be held on THURSDAY, the loth instant. Tea on the Table at HMO p.m. Tickets, Is. fid. and Is. each, may be had at the door. ■ T^TEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- J3I CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Third Call, of Ten Shillings per Share, on tho Third Issue of the Company, will be payable at the Company's Oflice on TUESDAY, 3rd April, 1877. By order of the Board of Directors. FREDERICK BATTLEY, For the Managing Director. Auckland. Ist March. 1877. E R R S C II O T T, R.A.M.L., begs to announce that he receives MUSIC PUPILS at Mr. Joseph Brown & Son's Music Warehouse, and at his residence, opposite St. Matthew's Church. Terms for Pianoforte, Singing, Harmonium, Theory and Composition, on application. T7AIPARA RAILWAY. To ensure Dispatch. GOODS should leave Auckland Wharf for the Otamatea—TUESDAYS. Wairoa—FRIDAY'S. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. O THE MEMBERS OF THE AUS TRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. Ladies and Gentlemen,—The time for which I Avas elected a member of the Board of Directors of your Society expiring at the next annual meeting, I bog to inform you that I shall be a Candidate for re-election. Trusting to a continuance of your confidence, I am, yours obediently, SAUL SAMUEL. January 3. JjIDEN yiNE J-JOTEL, EDEN TERRACE. List of Prices:— Mart ell and Hennessey's Brandy, 4/6 13 bottle Greenlcss and Cohill's Campbelton Whisky, 4/ and 4/6 (proof) V bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ per bottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), 4/; small, 2/ $ bottle Cousen's Sherry (best). 4/; small, 2/ V bottle Landiman's (best! Port, if; small, 2/ b' bottle Amontillado Sherry, 5/; small, 2/6 $ bottle Old Tawny Port, 5/; small, 2/6 V bottle English Ginger Wine, 3/ V- bottle. In Case (Genuine Brands) : Hennessey's and Martell's Brandy, 5/6 $ bottle Bisquit Dubouche's Brandy, 5/ $-' botrle Schiedam Schnapps, 4/6; small, 2/6 ?' bottle Geneva, JDKZ, large, 4/; small, 2/0 $ bottle Old Tom, 4/6 <& bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ $ bottle Townsend's Sarsaparilla, 5/ per bottle English Ale and Porter (best brands), 1/3 ;& bottle. All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof) same as from Bonded Store, Assorted cases of the abo Are made up for Families and Picnic Parties. Terms strictly Cash (no exceptions), SAMUEL EVINSON, Proprietor. Auckland. 11th March, 1877. .____ *-»'_s_^3«j&%__™™__^ A UCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE ___ STEAM FERRY COMPANY (LIMITED). RACES ! RACES ! RACES ! ST. PATRICK'S DAY AT the TAMAKI. s&yggjc^. The Ferry Steamer 4B£jg[ TAKAPUNA Will leave the Wharf on SATURDAY, the 17th March, at 11.15 a.m., conveying passengers to the Tamaki, returning at 5. p,m, Return Tickets, Is. 6d. H. W, HEATH, | Auckland, dmh %Wt <\



• np^H E A T R E ROYAL. t TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! (THURSDAY). i BACHELDER'S COMBINATION. POSITIVELY THE LAST THREE NIGHTS OF TUX ; New American Mechanical Dioramas . THE GREAT NAVAL ENGAGEMENT Between the d^onclads MERRIMAC AND MONITOR ! Which took place in Hampton Roads, and caused such a re\'ohition in Naval Warfare. Also, The Gorgeous Spectacle of the ENCHANTED PALACE AND SILVER LAKE! The most intricate pieces of Mechanism cA rer witnessed. pANTASCOPE OF THE NEW ZEALAND POSTAL ROUTE, Introducing all tho features of interest FROM NEW YORK TO SAN FRANCISCO, HONOLULU, AUCKLAND. & SYDNEY, terminating Avith a Magnificent VieAV of CAPE TOWN, South Africa. This faithful representation is 34 feet long, and has been pronounced the Finest Painting ever ex hibited in this Colony. Tho Leading Gifts THIS EVENING will include— Silver Toddy Kettle (complete) Oil Painting Silver Cruet Large Field Glass Lady's Reticule Silk Umisrblla Inlaid Writing Desk Okn.vmf.ntal Inkstand Taisle Lamp Meerschaum Pipe (AVarranted). Together with 60 or 70 other useful presents. MILLION PRICES :-35., 25., and is. LAST GRAND MATINEE, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, at 2 30. On this special occasion tho Proprietor will present every Lady and Gentleman, and all the Child ren, with a Parting Gift. Admission to Matinee: — Children: Dress Circle, is. ; Stalls and Pit, 6d. pt ATHOLIC INSTITUTE. ST. PATRICK'S EVE, FRIDAY, KITH .MARCH, 1877. TEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE wh.l GIVE A GRAND CONCERT & QUADRILLE PARTY ON TUG ABOVE DATE, When New Songs and Dances will be given. Doors open at half-prst scA ren ; commence at eight. Prices of admission—Double Tickets to Concert and Dance, 35.; Single do., 25.; Gallery, to Concert only, Is. W. 11. SCEATS, Manager. fi 11 OR A L II A L L. THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 22. PR 0G RAM ME OF CONCE R T IN AID OF THE LIBRARY FUNDS OF THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. PART I. 1. GLEE—" Blow, Gentle Gales" .. Sir H. Bishop 2. SONG—" The Last Cartridge" .. .. G. Scrpcttc MR. GRADWELL. 3. Grand Duo Concertant (for tAvo Pianofortes) Hcrz MRS. ELLIS AND MISS J. MAUNSELL. 1. Song—" Stirrup Cup" Arditi GENTLEMAN AMATEUR. 5. Song—" O take me to thy heart again !" Balfe LADY AMATEUR. 6. READING—" Tlie Natural Bridge" Elihußurritt DR. ELLIS. 7. Song—" The Mountebank" Vivien iAITSS LEAF. 8. Song—" Thou wilt return no more" Tito Mattel MR. HARDING. 9. Trio—" O Memory !" IT. Leslie Interval of Five Minutes. PART 11. 1. Duet (for two Pianofortes)—" Bclisario" Donizetti MRS. ELLTS and MR. STUBBING. 2. SONG—"Maud" M. Lindsay MISS VAUGIIAN. 3. Song—"Fearless" F. Campana MR. BRETT. 1. Song—"Will he come?" Sidlivan LADY AMATEUR. 5. Reading—"Christmas Eve in a Belfry" DR. ELLIS. Litchfuld Mosdey 6. Song—" Never More" Mattel MR. HARDING. 7. Song (by desire)—" Ruby" .. Virginia Gabriel MISS LEAF. 8. Duet—"La ci darcm" Mozart MISS VAUGHAN and MR. BRETT. 0. Glek—" Calm be thy slumbers" Sir H. Bishop II ER R SCHOTT Has kindly consented to assist at tho Concert, hy accompanying several of the Songs. To Commence at 8 p.m. precisely. Admission:—Reserved Seats, 35.; Body of Hall, 25.: Gallery and Orchestra, Is. Tickets may be obtained at, Messrs. Upton's. Wayte's, and Champtaloup and Cooper's, Queen street. HA. C, B. S. • AUCKLAND BRANCH, No. 81. The Members of the above Branch will ASSEMBLE (in Regalia), at St. Pn trick's Hall, on SATURDAY MORNING, at half .past seAen o'clock. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary, A. C. B. S. — A U C X L A ND • BRANCH. No. 81. fST. PATRICK'S DAY. SP~ORTS, Under auspices of the above Branch, will be held in tho DOMAIN, SATURDAY, 17th MARCH. Handicapper R.C. Greenavood, Esq. PROGRAMME : 1. Maiden Rack, 150 yards, open to Members of H.A.C.B.S. Prize, Member's Regalia. 2. Handicap Foot Race, 150 yards, open to Financial Members <>f all Friendly Societies. First prize. Silver Cup, presented by Share holders of Hibernian Band; second, £2. 3. Handicap Foot Race, 100 yards, open to all coiners. First prize, £3; second, £1. 4. 100 Yards Race, for Boys under 15, relatives of Members of H.A.C.B.S. First Prize, Sih-er Watch, value £8, presented by Shareholders of Hibernian Band; second, £1. 5. Throwing the Hammer ; open to Members only. Prize, £110s. 6. 100 Y. ards Handicap Race ; to be competed for by Members of H.A.C.B.S. over 35 years. Prize presented by Bro. H. Bren iian. 7. Hop, Step, and Jump ; open to Members of H.A.C.B.S. Prize, Gold Ring, presented by Shareholders of Hibernian Band. 8. Three-legged Race; for Members only. Prize, £110s. 9. Handicap Foot Race, 150 yards ; for Married Members of H.A.C.B.S. Prize, Silver Knife, Fork, and Suoons, presented by Shareholders of Hibernian Band. Football, Hurley, _c.,&c. Hobson Band in Attendance. THEAKNU A L B * _ _ In commemoration of St. Pat' ___>- jj pv wiU take glace _» JJ n ,. ' J' CHORAL HALL ON EASTER MONDAY, 2nd Afkl__ 1877. Tickets, ids. fid., may he had of Mr. Callnan, Queen-street; Mr. Flynn, Welle.sby-btre«t; Mr. Dempsey, Wellcsley-stroct; and of the Members of Committee. Ladiea by invitation circular only. M.OONNOLLY, Secretary. __f O T T c El M. S. Danneeord begs to draw the atten tion of the public in general to his Hair Dressing Saloon, which he has lust opened at the Theatre Buildings. Customers will receive the utmost attention. tJ^TR H. HOGARTH Begs to announce that the Opening of the Clothing Stove is POSTPONED until further



T^OTICE TO SHIPWRIGHTS. A Special General Meeting of the Auckland Shipwrights' Protection Society will DO held on TO-MORROW (Friday) Evening, lGth March, in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, at halt past 7 o'clock. , „. , , Business: Revision of Rules, and unfinished business. All members earnestly requested to attend. J. BAIRD, Secretary. FURNISHED Apartments, Avith or without board, atßroughton Hall, ParncU Rise, Parnell. i B7 TONKS R. C. CARR TO-MORROW. BRAN! BRAN! CHEESE 1 CHEESE! B. TONKS &C O. j "OTILL sell To-morroAV, at 11 o'clock, I 40 bags Bran, slightly damaged / GO Cheese, j TO-MORROW. J FOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, to morrow (Friday). i Draught Mare, G years old, and Foal by "Matchless," and stinted [again to same . horse ' Light Harness Mare and Foal by " Young Performer," and stinted again to same horse 3 3-year-old Draught Colts and Fillies. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. HUNTER & NOLAN TUESDAY, MARCH 20. AT 12 O'CLOCK. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. VALUABLE MINING PROPERTY, TAIRLTA. PROPERTY OF THETAIRUA PROSPECTORS' GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). CONSISTING OF LICENSED HOLD- | INGS, WATER RACE LICENSES, i TWELVE STAMPER BATTERY, FOUR STAMPER BATTERY, BER DANS, RETORTS, BELTING, &c., lit "HORSE-POWER ENGINE, 6 HORSE POWER DONKEY ENGINE, BLACK- i SMITH'S SHOPS AND TOOLS, MINE ! I AND BATTERY MANAGERS', HOUSES, HUTS, &c, &C. JAMES CRAIG HAS received instructions from the Mortgagees to sell, by public auction, at the Mining Exchange, Albert-street, Thames, on above date, THE REALLY VALUABLE AND COM PLETE PROPERTY of the TAIRUA PROSPECTORS' Gold Mining Company (Limited), consisting of— The MINE, Held by Licensed Holdings No. 37 and No. 56; Water Races, held by Licenses Nos. 18, 22, 27, 29, 33, and 31; Machine Site, License No. 7, and Tramway Certificate No. 31, together with Tramways, Shoots, Hoppers, 5 Trucks, Picks, Shovels, Drills, &c., Mine Manager's House of 3 rooms, Blacksmith's Shop, with Bellows, Anvil, and Sundry Tools. WIRE TRAMWAY— One mile Wire, 50 Buckets, and Sundry Driving Gear. BATTERIES -12 Stamp Battery complete, 4 Berdans, Re torts, Gold Scales, &c. 11 Horpe-poAver Engine, 12 Inch Cylinder, 20 Inch Stroke, Multitubular Boiler com plete. Stamp Battery, small Bcrdan, Gearing and Belting complete, Avith 20 feet Water wheel. G Horse-power Donkey Engine, Manager's. House, &c. BLACKSMITH'S SHOP— Bellows, Anvil, Vice, Tools, . Ton Iron, Set of Wliitworth's Patent Stocks and Dies (new). ; The Avhole forming one of the finest Plants in the Tairua District. All in first-class order, equal to new. Further particulars on applica tion to the Auctioneer, or to Whitaker and Russell, Auckland, or Macdonald and Miller, Thames. Terms Cash. TO-MORROW, NOON. . MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARTHUR'S MART. PRODUCE.— 50 sacks good Fowl's' AVheat, 60 sacks Oats, 10 sacks Maize, 20 sacks Bran, 100 sacks Table Potatoes, 50 bags Onions, 5 cases Canterbury Bacon, in cloth, 80 Good Cheese, 6 kegs Butter, Bacon, 15 casks Beef, 2 tons Flour, Quinces, Apples, Ling Fish. GROCERIES, &c.~loOlbs. Black and 2081bs. White Pepper, in lots to suit purchasers, 3 tons Assorted Sugar, 1 ton Rice. 20 half-cheats Tea, 20 boxes Tea, Soap, 10 casks Washing Soda, Pickles, Herrings, Tea, and Paper, TTwine, Sardines. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. AT ONE OCLOCK, 2 Good DraAA-ing-room Suites, each 9 pieces. 1 Superior Dining-room Suite, in 7 pieces, 3 Good Parlour Suites, each 7 pieces, Loo and Square Tables, Easy Chairs, Lounge, Couches, Side-board, Safes, Chairs, Wasbstands, Toilet Table, Toilet Ware, Chests of Drawers, Un redeemed Pledges. Also, A Good Bagatelle Table, Balls, Cues, &0., a Hand Flour Mill, Portable Boiler, &c. TO-MORROW, . M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, to-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, Butter, Bacon, American Sugar-cured Hams, Canterbury and Wairoa Cheese, Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, Pumpkins, Oats, Maize, Bran, Flour, Tea, Sugar, Molasses, Candles, Soap, Vestas. And, A Superior Lot of Ncav Household Furniture, Crockery, Glassware, Boots and Shoes, Fancy Goods, and a lot of Miscellaneous Goods. Also, at 11 a.m. sharp, POULTRY-Turkeys, Geese, Ducks, Fowls, Birds, &c, &c, &c. B. TONKS. , „ R. C. CARR TO-MORROW, , —1 ( WITHOUT ItKHKIH'Ji, VALUABLE^ 4 ER^ThOLD FARM, _V ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. j B. TONKS & CO. IT AYE been instructed to sell to-morroAv, JL at 12 o'clock noon, ALLOTMENT 71, Parish of Mangatawhiri, County of Eden— Ti acres, 2 roods, and being the Farm at present occupied by Mr Weils, and immediately adioining Captain Jackson's estate. This is a really first-class Farm; the soil is of the richest description, entirely laid down in best English Grasses; tAvo streams afford an unlimited supply of water!l at all seasons; it is all fenced, and white thorn planted 1 ound the greater part. The Buildings comprise a first-class House, Stabling, Coach-house, Stock Yard and Store, on <*reat South Road, doing a good busines. Ihe Railway Station is in close proximity, and the Farm fronts the Great South Road. THE HAYMARKET. ~" SALES of WOOITsHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, every FRIDAY, At 2 o'olook.



I TO-MORROW. I M. JONES &C 0. I TXAVE received instructions from the JOL Harbour Board, to sell, on Reclamation ' West of Queen-street Wharf, to-morroAV, at d p.m., A QUANTITY OF OLD TIMBER. Without Reserve. MONDAY, MARCH 10. 1000-ACRE FARM, PARISH OF AOTEA, GREAT BARRIER. R. ART HU R HAS been favoured with instructions to sell by auction, at his Mart (Land Depart ' inent), on Monday, March 19, at 12 o'clock noon, | 1000 ACRES of FIRST-CLASS LAND, boing Allotment 5 of the Parish of Aotea, Great ' Barrier, formerly known as Dv Moulin's I Estate, now as Blind Bay. • On very easy terms. ■ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. '— THE Subscribers have received instruc tions from R. Walker, Esq., who is leav r ing for England, to sell at his residence, St. George's Bay Road, on AVcdnosday, 21st inst., commencing at 11 o'clock, The Whole of his Valuable Household Furniture, Trichord Pianoforte. Further particulars in future issue. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MARCH 22. TWO COMFORTABLE COTTAGES AND ALLOTMENTS, BROOKVILLE. THE subscribers have received instruct ions from Mr. O. O. King, who is leaving the colony, to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday, 22nd instant, at 12 o'clock, HIS VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY AT BROOKVILLE, PONSONBY, comprising— Lot I—Allotment 41, 33fi. frontage to English street, on which is erected a substantial and well-built Cottage, containing five lofty looms, fitted with cupboard, two fire places, tank, &C, and commanding an ex tensive uninterrupted view of the harbour and wharf Lot 2— Allotment 40, 33ft. to English-street, with the Cottage, thereon, thoroughly Avcli built, containing live large rooms; also commanding an extensive A-icw of the . harbour, _c. Lot: 3—Allotments 17 and («, each 33R. to George-strut t. fence! a-'.U planted. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON Auctioneers. TUESD AY,~MARCH _20 ' HOUSEHOLD FURNI TUR E, PIANOFORTE, MANGLE, COW, &c, __, &c, AT MOUNT EDEN ROAD. g THE subscribers have received instruc tions from W. A. Thompson, Esq., who is leaving the colony, to sell at his residence. Mount Eden Road, opposite Major Green's, on Tuesday, 20th inst., at 11 o clock, HIS HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of Drawing-room, Dining-room, Parlour, and Bedroom Furniture, Cottage Piano forte by Bord, Patent Mangle (new), Cop per Washing Boiler and Furnace. Well-bred Cow (good milker), Pigs, &c, &c, <See. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. " THE II A V M A R X E T. IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN TUDEHOPE. El OR SALE, at the Haymarket, To _D morroAV. at 11 o'clock, Spring Cart, Horse, and Harness. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, MARCH 16. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Hajmiarket, on Eri day, March 16, at 11 o'clock. An Upstanding Heavy Draught Entire Colt, 4 years old, with a good pedigree, which may be seen at the Havmarket 12 Heavy Draught Mares and Geldings, thor oughly staunch 3 Heavy Draught Unbroken Colts, of first class quality, 3 years old 2 Active Strong Geldings, staunch in harness and good in saddle. The above-mentioned have been selected and brought from Wanganui by Mr. John Quinlivan, a competent judge of horse stock, and are well worthy of attention. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAYTIiARCHrie: THE HAYMARKET. TmOR SALE, on Friday next, 16th inst., 200 sacks Wheat 20 bags of a Superior Sample of Bone dust. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, MARGH 16. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday, March 16, at 11 o'clock, 15 Young Active Mares and Geldings, ex Star of the South, from the East Coast, ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, MARCH 16. The subscriber has received instructions to lease by auction, on Friday, 16th March, at 2 o'clock, at the Railway Station, Auckland, 6 ALLOTMENTS, having a frontage of 33 feet each to the Harbour Board Public Road, and 33 feet to the Railway Coal Sidintc: suitable for Firewood and Coal Merchants. To view Allotments; apply at the Railway Office. For terms and particulars, apply to tha Auctioneer, w ; GEORGE SIBBIN. MONDAY, M^Scilo! ~~* BY ORDER OF MORTGAGEE. VALUABLE CITY PROPERTY, GRAHAME-STREET. ' J COTTAGES. YARBOROTJGH-STREET, PONSONSV AND HEPBURN-STREET. THE subscribers have been instructed to sell, by pubbc auction, at the Land Mart Fort-street, on Monday, 19th instant, at twelve o clock, ALL that PIECE of LAND in GRAHAMS f^EEl.m the City of Auckland, being LotlSot Subdivision of Allotment 2, 3, 1, LJ&til'tß *£' 1U aa(M£< ot Section 20; a\ ith the two Five-roomed Cottages erected thereon, m good repair, ami hit to • avefu? and responsible tenants. The ab-.tmem, _M«saaa, ot*fl-*wtb3r ««•"«• PONSONBY.-Lot 50, of tho Subdivision of part of Allotments 12 and 13, Section 8, Suburbs of Auckland, 40 feet frontage to Yarborough-sti-eet, with FottP - roomed : Cottage erected thereon, as occupied by' Mr. F. B. Barnes. 1 Also, ' HEPBURN-STREET.-That Freehold Pro-> 1 perty situate in Lower Hepburn-street, opposite the School, Avith Five-roomed, • Cottage erected thereon, fitted with re • gister grate, cupboards, dresser, OA ren» copper, &c. There is a good Avell and pump on the property, and water is laid on !fnto the house. The grornd is drained and planted with fruit trees, as now occupied by Mr. Darnel Keane, * SAMUEL COCHRANE, & SON.