business being confined to stock, produce, and such like. Some of the witnesses had not even been on the ground, and one was so strangely out that lie valued the land by the foot frontage at double the amount lie con ,sif'f-i"';d the entire allotment worth. I men liik -u:se facts for the twofold purpose of showing how indillerent and unconcerned tliev all were in giving evidence, that deprived me of my just rights, and of con trasting it with the evidence of such men as Mr John Lowe, C.E., who examined the hind most, carefully, estimated the number of cubic yards of payable stone that it con tained, and otherwise furnished himself ■with data to calculate its true value. lam entitled 1 think to consider such an estimate reliable and fair, for T cannot conceive a man of Mr Lowe's standing, with a professional experience extending over 40 years, to risk his reputation as a valuator by giving a. professional opinion which lie thought could not be upheld, in a case in which he had no personal interests, and the parties to which were unknown to him, except possi ldv by name. The evidence brought forward in sup port of my case proved that the present value of what the Board wished to deprive me of was worth between £600 and £1000, and several of the witnesses considered that in 20 years time, if I was allowed to keep the property, (as I wish to do), the value would be doubled. As far as I could understand the argument, it was a matter of contention between the lawyers whether I was entitled to have the prospective value of the property considered or not, but put ting this aside for the moment, the evidence showed that I was entitled to at least £(>OO for present value, and I feel aggrieved at the injustice that has been done me by the verdict giving me so much less. It is the panic thing as if the Board had taken my n-old watch valued at £20, contended it was worth nothing, and offered me a shilling by ■way of compensation. To meet my remon strance at this gross violation of private rights the Board gets 12 men—who, mind you are to a certain extent interested in the Board retaining my watch, and they say i" effect the watcli is worth nothing, but keep it and give the owner £2, to solace him for his loss. The supposed case illustrates my own most faithfully; draws attention to the startling generosity of the Board in offering me £10 for my rights (equal to Is in the supposed case), and conveys all I wish to say as to the liberal view of the jury in awarding me 1-iOth of what I was justly entitled to. I am told that I have no redress, and am bound to accept the compensation fixed by the jury, if the Board proffer to pay it. I sincerely hope they will not, and can assure thepuhiic that 1 shall never seek to enforce the verdict in any wny if they do not. I prefer to hold my property with its present ri"ht, and enjoy it in my own way, to having it forced from me with little or no "compensation. I write not, however, o.n my own account, for I have now nothing further to gain or lose, but on behalf of the proprietors of hind in the same locality. No doubt my case will always be brought forward to frighten them'from contesting the matter again, but I counsel them to have the value of their rights again ascertained by a jury, for [shall indeed be greatly surprised if another jury c;tn be found to so utterly sacrifice in dividual interests for the benefit and profit of the community as was done in my case.— j Yours, etc.. ALEXANDER WEIGHT. [It is matter of opinion, we suppose, and Mr Wright is entitled to place whatever estimate he may please upon his property. Fortunately, the legislature has made pro vision for meeting by compulsion Riich romantic notions, where friendly negotiation fails. We confess that after reading Mr Wright's letter, and comparing it with the verdict of the jury, we cannot look upon him in the light of a martyr to the public good, and we are quite certain that the advice gratuitously tendered by him to his neighbours is bad. The only professional witness for our cor respondent-whoso evidence was made public, Mr Comeis, valued tha whole pro perty—freehold, wharf, and water-frontage, at £900. Accepting that, which in the opinion of other skilled witnesses was an excessive valuation of the property, as fair, we think Mr Wright has not been hardly dealt with by the jury. The doubt cast upon the ability of Messrs Stevenson. Arthur, Tonks, Binney, Cochrane, Buckland, Ashton, Wrigley, Warner, and other witnesses for the Board, to value the land, may perhaps be excused hj our correspondent's feelings, but would under other circumstances be simply impcr ls*nence. Much comment has been excited by t?*e verdict, and so far as we can gather public o" 11"11011' i* a oree? i]l thinking that if the iiirv >iavo erre'4> ** waß on *'1C s^e decidedly fay to Mr Wright-

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FItOM OUR OWN CORRESPOND- I''-^'/

COROMANDEL, this day,

The Union Beach return of melted gold was 2,232 ozs., being a loss on retorted yield of less than ono per cent. The Kaipara had splendid stone taken out, on Satarday evening, and more is showing in the face. A small quantity of .ccold was lodged in the National Bank from the Tiki to-day.

The Gem left the harbour yesterday. Whangapoua.--Fn.nny, sailed ; Arcadia sails today; Albatross, Elizabeth, and Lizzie, arrived yesterday.

NAPIER, this day. The matter between Messrs Watt and the Natives in reference to their run, was settled on Saturday before Mr Bectham, Native Lands, Frauds Commissioners, and a sum of £17,400 cash paid Mr Shechani, us solicitor for the natives, Including reserves »m\ other concessions made by Messrs Watt. The total value paid to the natives may be pnt down from 28 to £30,000. Sailed.—Star of the South for Auckland direct, With Batcliolder's company.

Discovery in the Moantairi Mine.—Twenty Ounces to the Ton.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

The discovery in the Moanntairi Com pany's ground, 'which resulted in the ex cellent" crushing reported in Saturday's Star, may be regarded as very satisfactory. The lode, which "yielded so well, has been cut SO feet below the tunnell level, and is making towards the slide, where the heaviest shot of gold is expected to be found. Twenty tons of stuff have been taken out since Wednesday last, and yielded at the rate of 20 ozs. to the ton, and another 6' or 7 ozs. to the ton are expected from the tailings. The find has had considerable effect on shares whic 1 3iave gone up from 12s or 14s to 30s. They were in fact unsaleable before the discovery, and are now moving off rapidly at the last quotation.

Wilson's Tribute (Piako), 82 ozs 5 dwts. Hugh's, Tookey, 20 ozs 2 dwts. MeCarty's prospecting test from Tairua is I'iifc ounce.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

DTJNEDIN, Saturday night. Play wa'« resaszed at 3 p.m., when Latlibury was1 put 0%. to bowl in. place of Millington. fj^urlwood made a single iv tiie iirst over. Two maidens, one by Everett and the other by Lathburgr followed. Rhodes let the ball pi^s him, and three runs were scor:?^W a b v'Ct Ulyett now made a single oiPßiverett," and Chaiiwood cut the same bowler for two. tHyctt next lifted the ball clean ov«r the fence, and four were added to the .score. Having made another single, he drove Everett to long-on, and was caught by Morrisson—3-SB-91. Selby then joined Chaiiwood, but he rt> tired at the secoad ball, being caught by Spring— 4-0-01. Greenwood was next to join Charlwood, who fjuickly added six more to his score, Two runs were obtained

by Greenwood, but he and Charlwood now parted company, the latter having been cleanly stumped by Spring—s-12-97. Emmett took Charlwood's place, and the score was soon raised to 100. Millington was again put on to bowl, and Emmett sent his first ball to leg for two. Green wood contributed another, but was caught at point the following ball by Cargill—6-12 ---114. Armitage was next to go in, and scored a single. The rain set in heavy at 4 o'clock, and the stumps were drawn. The game will be resumed at 10.30 on Monday. The following are the scores :— ALL ENGLAND ELEVEN.—First Innings. Hill, 31331431, c Rhodes, b Millington 19 Jujip, 111, c Cargill, b Millington * ... 3 Charlwood, 1311213211111111112132, st Spring... . . ... 32 Ulyctt, 2111113111311211211113142, c Morrisson, b Everst 3S Selby, 0, c Spring, b Lathbury ... 0 Greenwood, 1111431, c Cargill, b Everst 12 Emmett, 321, not out 6 Armitage, 1, not out 1 Byes, 134, wides, 11 10 Six wickets for ... ... ... ... 121 DUNEDIN, this day. The weather is again magnificent. The match was resumed shortly before twelve o'clock. Armitage and Emmet, the nut outs, appearing at the wickets. After scoring 19, Emmet was beautifully caught by Spring behind the wickets. 7-19-148. South"jiton joinol Armitage, who wrs caught by Paramour at short slip. 8.26.15 U. Pooley supplied the vacancy, and Souther ton was caught by Cargill at point. 9.4.16' C, Lillywhite went in last, and did not score, Pooley being easily caught by Meare. 10-3-163. THE SCORE. Subjoined are the scores : — Emmett, c Spring, b Millington 19 Armitage, c Paramour, b Millington ... 2(J Southeiton, c Cargill, b Mears ... ... 4 Pooley, c Meare, b Millington ... ... 3 Liliywliite, not out, ... ... ... 0 Extras ... ... ... ... ... 7 Total 163 The Englishmen have therefore scored 87 more than the Otago eighteen. BOWLING ANALYSIS. Wides. Kuns. Wckt. Balls. Mdns. Millington, 1 54 6 181 7 D'ixoiC ■■• 0 27 0 64 6 Everest, ... 0 40 3 112 9 Lathbury, ... 0 19 1 40 3 Austin ... 0 1G 10 92 13

THE RIMUTAKA TUNNEL.

WELLINGTON, this day.

What is known as the Summit Tunnel on the Rimutaka is now pierced from end to end. Its length (>3O yards. This is the last obstacle to the completion of the rail way to Feat.horstone. Joseph Dyer, Resident Secretary of the Australian Mutual Provident Society, died at his residence on Saturday. Arrived : 11.M.5. Sappho from Sydney.

PRESENTATION OF THE PRIZES.

TIOKITTKA.

The distribution of prizes took place in the Volunteer Hall, when the prizes were presented by Mrs Boner, wife of the late superintendent. Cheers were given for Volunteer McLean. At a subsequent meeting-. Captain Murray, Thames, Chairman, resolutions were passed expressing satisfaction with Colonel Header and the start", and requesting the Government to make a permanent range. It was also recommended that no prizes, except ranarc prizes, be less than £n; that the champion should by a Government representative without competition; ami that the.present Qualification of competitors be continued further. It was recommended that a council or committee be arpointod to make arrangements for the Colo nial Meeting consisting of the president, -with one district officer, and company olHcers in each island. nOKITIIvI, this day. DEPARTURE OF TIIK HLNKMOA WITH RIFLEMEN. The Hinemoa sailed at T2O p.m. for Nelson with all the Colonial Representatives, except a few who go overland to (Jhristchurch. The revenue cutter Ringleader crossed the Manukau bar this morningl. Captain Uroy re ports a large three-masted schooner standing in towards Kaipara Heads on Sunday at noon. (This would, no doubt, be the Ada Whiswell.

TAUHOA.

The inaugural Church of England service at Tauhoa was held on .Sunday at Mr A. T. Eyre's house, Tauhoa. Theie were over 20 in attendance. Mr Hogswood conducted, reading the lessons in a very impressive manner. Mr Boler acted as organist, his instrument having been carried from his house by himself and Mr Eyre. It is ex pected that a church will have to be built as there are a number of members of the Episcoplian Church residing in the district. MISSING JUSTICES OF THE PEACE. In consequence of there being no resident J.P. on the Tauhoa block to append a J.F.s signature to the various declarations requir ing it under the new Acts, an application was sent by the .secretary of the Board, on the unanimous decision of a public meeting, to Mr Whitaker desiring him to appoint Mr Green, their chairman, a J.P., the argu ment being that the appointment would f. "illtate public business. At present, when - d r f i.""uuient requires that officials signa- i l - '" j"1-of nine miles is necessary before rSSJthe nowfe1 * <>"c'B house ; the house ' wilenrtctd^ofteu-ithoutliisp^sence, and the loss of time and j;?'wy thus ex" pended entails a heavy loss iC 011 J ne secretary. The reply to this application was that there were already two justices ot the peace in Tauhoa. The settlers say they are not to be found, and talk of advertising for them in the EVENING STAE.

HAZLEBANK QUARTZ MINING CO.

A special meeting of the shareholrW* "f *Wa company was held at the Albert Ironworks this morning, to consider a propi sition made for winding up the Company. Mr Thomas J. Mason"eld occupied the chair. Some accounts havine been submitted and passed, it was resolved, on the motion or Mr Vocman, seconded by MrTonge "That the otter of 550 shares in the Kuranui Hill Company, in exchange for the Hazlebank Mine and plant, be accepted." Mr Thos. Horsbury, the legal manager, was instructed to wind up the company, Messrs Mascfield and R. H. Stevenson being appointed to act with him in the liquidation.

This was the essence of the business,

THE CITY BAND.

To the Editor of the EVENING Star. Sir.—l have waited patiently to see if there would bo any reply to Mr Fenton's letter re some remuneration to the City Band, but as none has been forthcoming, you will please allow me a little of your valuable spane. Tt is sincerely to be hoped that the members of the band will not be discouraged at the first sign of cold water thrown upon their efforts by the City Council, for they can rest assured that they have given genuine enjoyment to a very large mai ority of the Auckland public, who have, regularly attended their open air performances, and their absence on Monday last was a sad disappoint ment. If I might be allowed, I would use here very strong language against those larrikins who were the prime cause of the present trouble. If the Council cannot sec their way clear to vote a sum per annum to the band, could they not stretch the point and give sufficient to erect a stand in—say the Albert Park, and lam confident the public -vould not be backward in contributing their mite. Why do not the band themselves send round the hat on each evening they play out. There would bo very few present who w&nJd reiect the hat without dropping their 6d or Is therein. I shall look anxiously for Monday evening next, find I trust the members will reconsider their decision and appear if only to gladden the heart of — ¥ou?s Obediently, Appreciation.—[P.S. We must not fftrget, Mr Editor, there is an amount of wear and tear on j;he instruments and music which must be met, &b<3 ir, is not exactly fair for the band to have to do tha-i bltufpjiiil yes. I hope my fellow townsmen will see, and by thjsir apjiops prove the justice of my remarks.]

ANOTHER PACIFIC MAIL QUARREL.

We learn from the " New York Tribune," that another Pacific Mail complication has arisen, of which the following explanation is given :—A heavy monthly payment is exacted by the Panama Railroad Company, which charges the Pacific Mail nearly double the rates exacted from other steam ship lines. In addition, the Panama Tran sit Company, largely owned by a few Pacific Mail directors, charges the Pacific Mail for the light to run their steamships between New York and San Francisco one-half of all the net profits left of the Panama payments. They also insist that in one of the contracts is a provision that in case Clyde should cease to be President of the Pacific Mail Company, its steamers are then to be chartered to bis Panama and Transit Company. The debt duo from the Pacific Mail to the Panama Company now amounts to nearly §800,000. The President was elected by a Reform Board. Miller's friends insist that these are queer results of reform, and assert their right to a searching examination.

PRIDE OF TOKATEA G.M.C.

THE tenth half-yearly meeting of the Share in the above Company, was held at Mr Home's office this morning. Mr C. J. Stone in the chair. The following report and balance sheet were read :—■ RKI'OKT. Your Directors have to roport that since the last half-yearly meeting-, the contract drive at that time being put in in search of gold, has been discontinued, nothing- in any way encouraging having been discovered, and since then no fur ther works have been earned on by the Com pany. The i:our tributes, however, at that time at work, have met with a considerable share of success having netted for the company the sum of £1 S3 lls lid during the half-year, but from Captain Xinnis report herewith, it will be seen that they have latterly fallen off. The state of re ceipts and expenditure for the half-year will be read to you. Two directors retire at this meeting by rotation viz., Messrs 11. N. Abbot, and AValter Graham, but being elcgible, otter themselves for re-election. The scat at the Board lately lillod by the late Mr W. C. Wilson, is still vacant. An auditor lias to be elected at this meeting.— C. J. Stone, Chairman. BALANCE-SHEET. Capital, £100,000, .divided into 20,000 shares of £5 each, £3 9s 8d called up. Receipts. £ s. d. £ s. cl. Amount of 12th call overdue end of last half-year .. 1 15 0 Amount of 13th ditto .. 97 1 0 Less unpaid .. • - £<>S & G Calls received .. .. 30 1 0 Value of Cold received from Trlbutors ■• ■■ i> 'J Overdraft 212 1 1 Cheque impresonted .. 57 3 7 iE2Cn I 8 Less Cash in hand .. 30 i G 230 0 2 £1140 11 5 Expenditure ,-C s. rl. Overdraft from last half-year .. .. 175 10 10 Wages '(;:; "(; Materials, too!s,&c •> ° ■> Amount returned to tributors .. .. GSi 1110 Audit j.' 2 0 License rent , V i Stationery, &c 23 1 0 £1110 11 0 Assets (exclusive of the value of the mine). 12th Call, overdue 15 0 liith Call Gli 1!) li Cash in hand ;i() ' (> Deficiency 170 15 h £200 1 S Liabilities. Overdraft, £-'<» ' 8 The Mine Manager's report contained nothing of importance, and its tenor was generally unfavourable. The Chairman after remarking upon the poor stale of the mine, invited from the shareholders expression of (heir opinions as to what should he done with the mine. No reply was elicited. The reports and balance sheet were adopted. Messrs Graham, Morpeth, and J. L. Wilson were elected directors, and Mr George Fnißcr was re-elected auditor. Tliis w;is all t lie business.

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, MARCH 5, 1877,



Towards the end of January grave appre hensions were felt in Rome for the Pope's life. The Ultramontane organ, the " Unita Cat&olica," admits that the Pope kept his bed tor tv/o.days, and does not deny that he had mon* tkuij one attack of senile / epilepsy !



HOLLOWAY AND GARLICK 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 oi 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, wide floorcloths, for rooms, 2s. lid. per yard ; for pas^ges, from Is. lid. ; oilcloths for stairs, &c M from 9d. ; 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 R. Cranwell, on the premises, whose long experience is a guarantee for good work manship. Greatest variety of Carpets in the colony. Tapestry, from 2s. lid. per yard. In addition to all kinds of furnishing 'foods, there is a large assortment of Drapery, Millinery, men's and boys' Cloth ing, at Holloway and Garlick's City Hall Arcade.—[ AD vt.]



T>UY~~i!ECKITT'S FRENCH BUJtf JL> AND SEE THAT EACH BALL Is Wrapped in Paper bearing the name of KECKITT, as its Splendid Quality haa caused a host of Inferior Imitations, Sold b all respectable Gracers and Storekeepers LOST, on Saturday, between Queen and Victoria-streets, 5 One Pound Notes. The finder will be rewarded on bringing the same to Close Bros. WANTED, five minutes walk from Queen-street, Two Furnished Rooms,— Apply A.M.V., at this office, WANTED to BUT, a second-hand Lathe.—Apply 11. Barris, opposite Governor Browne Hotel. WANTED, a good General Servant; reference required.—Apply to Mrs. F. L. Prime, Anglesea-street. \IXAN TED, a Woman Cook. -—Apply f v Occidental Hotel, Itefcrencca required. WANTED, a smart Girl, about 16 years of age. References required.—Apply to Mrs ITaycleri, Wakefield-streot. WANTED, a Girl to assist in the work of a private house.—Apply at this office. ANTED, a Wet Nurse in town.— ■ Apply at once at this office. nn.O LET, a 4-roomed House, in Chapel- JL eerost. near St. Matthew's Church.—En quire on ffie promises. ~|j?IOK SALE, on easy terms, a new .JBp six-roomed House and nearly two acres of Land, with aea frontage, situate at Pon -1 Bonby.—Appl • to the Auckland Permanent Co f operative Building and Investment Society, 03, ! QiUee.u-strfce.ti



WASHING Wanted. — For address, apply to Y. Warren, Storekeeper, Karangahape Itoad. Newton. ANTED to Sell, a good Milch Goat, very cheap.—Grafton Road, opposite "Wesleyan Ohapol. WANTED, a first-class Bootmaker to make Lndies' boots ; also a lirst-class llootmakor for Men's work. Highest wages given.—Apply to T. Ellison, 78 Queen-street. ANTED, several female Servants, old and young, fo^ town and country ; Man to milk and plough ; Man to milk and bo useful (elderly); lirst-class Barmaids ; Nursesrirls : and a marri"d Man for sheep farm.— Hannaford's Registry, Qucen-streot. ANTED, to Kent or Purchase a good six or eight-roomed Cottage, or a good Allotment, handy to the city.—Address " Prin ciple," STAIi ollice, stating price and locality. WANTED, a respectable Boy.—Apply W. 11. Hazard, Gunmaker, Queen street. WANTED, an intelligent smart Youth, for the Grocery trade.—Mr. G. Lambert, Warwick House, Ponsonby. ANTED, a single Man for the Manu kau Hotel, to make himself generally useful. Good references required.—H. llar dington. ANTED, for a country journal, a Confidential Clerk; thorough knowledge of newspaper business ; will also be expected to act as Reporter. Kirst-class references required. —Apply Lo Robert Home. Sliortland-.street. T" AILOIiS. —Wanted, a good General Hand ; constant work for a sober man: no other need apply,—C. Darrell, Tailor, Wyndham atreot. WANTED, 4 Pickmen with picks.— Apply at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning to Martin Danahor, Contractor, Freeman's Bay Reclamation. WANTED, a Well-Sinker.— Apply this evening, at Alma Store, Alma Place, off Franklyn Road. , ANTED two stout Hoys —Apply at Freeman's Bay Saw Mill. WANTED, a respectable young person as General Servant.—Apply to Mrs Holdship, Kybor Pass Road. WANTED, a Situation as Housemaid in a gentleman's family or good hotel. First-class reference.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, a good General Servant, Washing given o»t.—Mrs Saml. Brown, Short'and Crescent, opposilo Winks & Hall's. WANTED, 12 excavating Drays and 4 Stone-masons, to-morrow morning.— Apply Anglesea-street Works. ' WANTED, a respectable person to adopt a little Girl, four years old.—Apply by letter to J.R., at this ollice. "iTTTANTED, a rcsi)cctiib]e young jiersou V V to make horaisll! generally useful.— Mrs. Austin, Ilobaon's Bay, I'arnell. WANTED, Knipioynient by a new arrival as Fireman or otherwise; has general knowledge of machinery.—Apply E.T., Star Ollice. WANT KD KNO\VN, Hair Oui well, (id: shaving and Hair Dressm.g, (id ; Shaving only. Hi I : Sh;imp!><i:ng, lid. Xoic the address: A. Mallinson, W'ellesley street, oppo site, ilic L'nitcil HurvicH Hdll-1. \iS7ANTED, Piirclmsci-s for a few of y V Cheavin'a Patent Improved RAPID WATER FILTKJiS, with Lids. Tlie smallest and most useful size, just arrived per Loch Or. Reduced Trices. These Filters have been awarded no less than fifteen Silver and two Gold Medals for their superiority over all others. —W. S JUNKS, Manufacturer and Importer of Saddlery. &c., Quoon-strcct. WANTED, a thorough competent man to take charge of a Photographic Studio in a Provincial Town. To a really good man liberal terms will be offered, or a Partnership might he arranged with a suitable person. Colouring, retouching, and stypelling necessary. —Apply " L.H.5.," Stak Ollice. "j^/B" E it. CH A N TS, AGKNTS, and J.? fl. Others, can have Ollice Books Killed and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all 'styles, by WILLIAM LIOYS, liookbimler, iVlachme Ruler, and Account Hook Manuiac tmer, next door to KviONiNO Utah ollico. Wynilli.M.m-sl re..'!. WHEAT, lijirl«y, &c., for Fowls, at Coupland & Co., Produce Stores, Queen street.. WANTIvI) Knowu,Gentlemen s Clothes Cleaned, Ltunuwcd in Colour, and neatly repaired ; Colours warranted fast, and not wash ofE Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, VVelloaley street East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly aflende.d RjIUIiNISHED Apartments, with or I JP without Board, at Broughton 1 [all, I'arnell Rise, Parnell. IF JaMKS McGkb, who arrived in Auck land by the Dover Castle, in 1.575, will forward his address to Mr, Thompson, Russell, he will hear of something to his advantage. mO BO O T MANUFACTURERS. A Largo Quantity of SCRAP LEATHER for Sale.—Ap )ly to J. WISEMAN, Saddler, Queen-street. PONSONBY AND OR DEDWOOD HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that, in pursuance of " The Pubhc Works Act, 1876," the Ponsonby and or Dcdwood District Board intend to stop that Street known as '' Swift Avenue," in order to substitute in lieu thereof, by way of exchange, a New Koad running through Lots Nos. 61, 0-', 09, and 70, of Allotment No. 12, of Section No. S, within the above-named district. A plan of the said New Road now lies open for inspection at the olHce of the District Board, Ponsonby Hall. Dated this 3rd day of March, 1877. For the Ponsonby and or Dedwood District Board, JOS. A. TOLE, Chairman. DV.— J. IX Clark will Re-open « his Evening School on Monday, March 1, opposite Napier-street. Three nights each week—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. LOST, between Newmarket and Ono Tree Hill, a Purse, containing a ring and 5s cash.—-Finder will be rewarded on leaving it at Hogg's, Newmarket. TkTE GL ECT E D AND DESTITUTE J3I CHILDREN'S HOME. MR. F. G. EWTNGTON lias been requested to OANVASB I'oß Bi'BBORIPi'IONS in aid of the above Institution, and as the Government will give a. Pound Sterling for every Pound sub scribed by the Public, it is hoped that a generous response will be made to this appeal. Tho current year terminates on the 31st instant, and the Committee respectfully request that Sub scribers will kindly pay their subscriptions to Mr. Ewington bofore that time. T. M. HAULTAIN, l Unri q pf , q WM. C. KENSINGTON, ) Hon- toeCs- A BSESSMENT CO UR T. PUKEATUA HIGHWAY DISTRICT. It having been proved to me that no Valua tion List has been prepared, as required by the Rating Act, IS7SS, for the PukeaUia Highway District, I do hereby appoint Mb, William Watkixsqji, of the Wade, as Valuer to l^'lke Riioh 11st- nr»i order that tho aanw shall be coj Diet d' anri depoiltod for public inspection, at ofe SolS House Dairy Flat,. c»> the 9th day of March instant, and that iU A objections thereto shall be uanvcml at the said School House on or before the 20th day of March instant, And I appoint a sitting Oi the AaacKsment Court, for hearing such ohjentions, to he held at the School House Dairy I at, on the 29th day of. March instant, at 12 o clock noon. Dated this 2nd da.y of March, 1877 FK.JGD, M. P. BROOKFIELD, 3 oi: 'Assessment Court. ROYAL L E^'iTE It S TaTENX The AERATED FLOUR COMPANY" in placing before tho public "Robley's Aerated iflour," they simply ask a fair and impartial trial, believing as they do that tho highest mcdioal testimony lias placed on record the undeniable fact that Aerated Bread is superior and more nutritious rhan Urcad made from ordinary flour with yeast, and specially adapted to all those who suffer frinn hcadnchc, acidity, flatulence, distension, or puin al'rer meals, gout, gravel, *vo For Bread, Tea Cakes, and Paytrv of nil kinds, because requiring ].■•.■,..; butter and fewer e-gKB the Aerated Floor stnnds unrivalled, Oue trial solicited to tat jtw value Sold by Gv^Pera and Stoi'ekoepevs. Wholesale Agents: MESSRS. BROWN & PATEN, Auckland. J^ODGE AR A, NO. 34 8, I. C, The Regular Monthly Meeting will be held in the Lodjsre-rooin, Masonic Hotel, Princes-street UHIS (Monday) EVENING, March 5, 1877 \ isitinglirethrenare invited ■ -W. R, ItoniNsoN, I M.. tfecrotary, '



ENGINE FOR SALE.—One Inverted Vertical Cylinder, 8 x 12, with or without tubular boiler; one Small Double Cylinder Steam Winch.—Yeoman's, Boilermaker. FOR SALE, the Lease of 7 years' Good will and Furniture of a Restaurant at Coromandel, doing a good business: rent very moderate.—Apply to J. M. & J. Mowbray, Land Agents, Queen-street. mHK "Star CoTrc^ rt7u"l r'l(7r"SaTe!~Will JL bo open for sale up to the 14th inst. FOR SALE, at Mount St. John, the comfortable Family Residence, contain ing 10 rooms, now in the occupation of Mr. Aicken, C.X.— Samuel Cochrano and Son, Lain) Atrents. Fort-Rfcront. <r\IIEAP Allotments and Gardens, off v/ Upper Queen-street, and Money lent to Build Houses with I—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. I pOlt SALE, on easy terms, a new six roomed House and nearly two acres of Land, with sea frontage, situate at Ponsonby.— Apply to the Auckland Permanent Co-operative Building uud Investment Society, 1)3 Queen street. TrpOß SALE", tho Cutter formerly called _Mj the " Polka." now known as the '■ Secret," as she lies on Onehungfa Beach. She is in thorough repair, and capable o£ carrying 7000 to 8000 feet timber. Price, £(J0 nctt cash.—Apply to W. Barr, Beach, Onehunga. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed House, Stable, &c, with larpje piece of ground, splendidly situated.—Apply to G. Wright, Newton Road. T£TIOR SALE, a Spring Cart in first-class _fij condition. To bo sold cheap, and can be aeon at 11. & P. Gibbons, 58, Wellesloy-street; or Mr. Jones, Richmond. MkS.~— GOO AGUES of First-class Land, 7 at 10s. per acre, easy distance from Auckland.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-strcct. next the Post-oflico. A? &> ft CAS II," BALA NCE by Weekly "Iks'r^vp Payments of £1, a neat Dwelling House, quito new. healthy situation, good view. —S. Vailo, House and Land Agent. -£^~i A J\ CASU,BALANCEa3agreed. y>?sJ ~H- v\y\r A 5-roomed Cottag-e at Spring hank, with allotment 40 x 100, Kood well.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Atront. JPK4~\>f\ T0 LEND, in sums of £50 ?Vvl/V/ and upwards.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-ofHce. f [MO LET, a three-roomed Cottage in good JL order in Victoria-street.—Apply M. Foley, House Agent and Grocer. TO LET, the Offices now in the occupa tion of C. J. Joy, Esq., Solicitor, High street ; rent moderate.-1-Apply to J. Rout.. rflO LET, a lied, Bath, and Sitting-room, ii_ with li'"c-place (furnished or unfurnished), being the three front rooms in a nice Verandah (-o! taKC commanding a fine view, at Springbank, I'onsonby. Terras reasonable. — Enquire at McKinstry's, Grocer, I'onsonby Road. r ijTO LET, those extensive Premises at Si. corner of Queen and Edwardcs-streets, suitable for a Coal and Firewood Yard, or Livery Stables Engine, Boiler, ice, fixed on the premises, and i;i thorough working order. Will be sold cheap to a good tenant.—Apply to Coupl-uid & Co., Produce Merchants. gP& rinO LET, ji Grocer's House and JjyjijiL. k. Shop, ton of [lobson-strcet, contain fc" ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulßky, top of Hobson street. nn o b v i l d c c s. jj Tenders will be received up to noon on MONDAY", the 12th inst., for the erection of a Huildingin Ponsonby. Plans, &c, at juv o'Hcc, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEV, Architect. m O 15 U I L D E R S. Tenders will be roeeivod up to noon on THURSDAY, Hie 15th insUnt, for the erection of Brick liank Premises at Hamilton, Waikato, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &c, at my ollice, (,'uenn-strcct. EDWARD MAIIONKY. Architect. rp O ]$ U I L D E II S. Ten 'era will be received by the undersigned until noon of k'RIDAY, the Oth of March, for the Krection of a new Wesloyan Church at One hunga. flans, &c, at my ollice, Queen-street, P. HKUAPATH, 'Vrchitect. rjIKNDKUS are required for Falling, ..!_ Cross-cutting, and Delivering1 about Ten Million fisct of Kauri Timber (round or square) at Awakino, Wairoa, for Kopuru Saw-mill Co. Specifications can be seen at the office, Fort street^ _ rji O B U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received until noon of the 6th March, for the erection of a House at Ponsonby. R. REALS & SON, Architects. npENDERS are invited from competent JL Bushmen for Falling and Delivering at Pararaka Sawmill, Manukau, about FIVE MILLION FEET OF TIMBER in the Log. For particulars apply to WALLER & GARLICK, Onehunga. .x^wV TFOR WAIROA (ONLY) X ATP A BA ■^^§5* e' CIO°TOiIEA Will sa.il. on FRIDAY next. Freight 17s Od per ton for not less than one ton. Apply A. BARNES, Onehunga. OKAHU HIGHWAY BOARD. The Trustees of the above District, which includes the several Parishes of Okahu, Wakahara, and Arapolme, warn the property holders residing in and around Auckland, that if their rates remain unpaid by the Bth March, to their Collector, T. B. Hannaford, at his Office, Queen-street, proceedings will be at omcc taken for the enforcement, without further notice. ifiliossE & bi.acllwl:ll 7s~s7vuce^ vy guaranteed good, -Id and 6d per bottle, the labels washed off: Oysters 6<! per tin; Tart Fruit, Id 21b. tin; Preserved Milk, Gd : Figs, 9d per box; Kaisins, 3kl; Marmalade, 6d, Fire Kindlers, Jd per packet; Music Books for Piano, Is; a few Hats left; lot of Children's Dresses and Knickerbockers cheap; Great Bargains in Toys; barge China Dolls. Od ; Bargains in Vases, also in Hoots, Flowers, Feathers, Kibbons, &c, &c.; lot of Children's Necklaces cheap ; 303 S-day Clock for 12s, one for 7s, and one for 10s ; also 8-day clock, in case, 8 fee.t high, suitable fOi' " hall; a fresh lot of Concertinas ehyap. 1V tell your friends what you nan, p" • *oase Two Weeks only.—W, 11. .!>•>• euiumbcr for street, corner of Alb«K -' ..uipier, Wyndham- TB, /sTO\Tl<lvr "izr ~~ ■ oH'cet, jyfl V - i'U LEND, on Mortgage, at — the usual rates of interest.—TV. H. Con1' null, Vulcan Lane. HP O B TJ _JT C H E R S. A Meeting of the Butchers will be held at the Newmarket Hotel, on MONDAY, the 5Mi inst., at half-pust 7 o'clock, to consider the necessity for a New SlauKht«r-hou*e, and the Revision of the present charges. The Members of the County Council of Eden arc invited to attciu!. "XT IX O N LIG H T HOR SE. 11 The members of the above Troop who desire to take part in the District Prize Firing, will assemble at the Rifle Range, Mount Eden, on Tuesday and Wednesday next, the 6th and 7th March, at 0 am. (in uniform). The (inst set on Tuesday, and second set on Wednesday. Mem bers who have won Government. Prizes must compete in first set. Ammunition will be pro vided on the Range—By order. J. McCAtfiiSY, Hon. Sec. MUSICAL NOTICE, [ v' S_ „_ REDUCTION IN PRICES FOR A SHORT TIME ONLY, TO REDUCE STOCKS. All Purchasers Of SHEET MUSIC to the amount of 10s., will be allowed a Discount of 2s. Od,; or on £1 worth, Us. A Very Choice Scloctlon of HARMONIUMS and PIANOS, of the Best Makers, will also be offered at considerably Reduced Prices for Cash. Just Arrived, ex 'Oxford:—A Fresh Supply of Chappell's, Hoosey's, and other Cheap Musical Publications, Choice Violin Strings, &c, &c. TT, CUCKSEY'S MUSIC WAREHOUSE, 810, QVBBN-STIIEBT.



m H E A T RE R O V A L. Manager R. J. DeLias. THURSDAY, Bth MARCH. BACHELDER'S COMBINATION AMERICAN DIORAMAS! Merkimac and Monitor! Enchanted Palace and Silver Lake! THE MOST GORGEOUS SPECTACLE EVER WITNESSED ! R. G. BACHELDER, Proprietor. QIR HENRY HAYELOCK LODGE, O No. 21, 1.0. G.T. A CON C E R T, In connection with the above Lodge, will be held in the LODGE-ROOM, EDWARDES-STREET, On TUESDAY, the Cth instant. To commence at S p.m. Admission :—ONE SHILLING. piANT! GIANT! GIANT! LAST TWO DAYS ! LAST TWO DAYS ! OF THE BIGGEST MAN IN THE WORLD! Those who have not seen this Wonder, should do so at once. LAST TWO DAYS ! /I H O R A L HALL. THURSDAY. Btii MARCH. HERR SCHOTT'S GRAND OPERATIC CONCERT. (Under Distinguished Patronage). PROGRAMME :— PART I. 1. Overture, "Semiramide" (Orchcs- Rossini. tra). 2. "La Oarita"—Chorus of Ladies, liossini. Orchestral Accpt. 3. Solo Oboe, "Robert toi q'Jaime"— Meyerbeer Herr Schott and MissEdger. 1. Scona, "Softly Sighs" (Dor Frci- Weber. scliul:.— Mrs. Mitchell and Orchestra. 5. Aria. " Heart Bowed Down" —Mr. r>aife. Brett. 6. Scena, " O Mio Fernando"—Miss Verdi. Leaf and Orchestra. 7. Marc-he Triompale (Composed and Schott. Dedicated to the Melbourne Philharmonic Society by Herr Schott)—Two Pianos and Har monium—Mr. Joseph Brown, Mr. Turrell. and Herr Schott. part 11. 1. Chorus and Scena, "Ah cho lo Verdi. Morte' —Chorus and Orchestra. 2. Aria, "Dio Posente" (Faust)—Mr. GonnoT,. Harding and Orchbstra. 3. Song. "I'm Alone"—Mrs. Mit- Benedict. CHKLL. •1. Duct, "Ah Leonora," from "La Donnizelti Favorita"—Miss Leaf and Mr. Mitchell. 5. Soh> Oboe, "La Zingara"—Herr Donnizelti Schott. 0. Quartette. "Martha"—Mrs. Mit- Ft.ov.-tou. . CHKLL, MISS LEAI«', Mli. HAR DING, and Mr. Brett. 7. Orchestra Finale. PRICES :—3s., 25., and Is. Tickets, ami Plan of lie-served Scats, at Messrs. Upton's and Messrs. J. Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. SPECIAL NOTICE. — Instrumentalists de sirous of taking part in Herr Schott's Concert are requested to meet him at tho Choral Hall, on TUESDAY EVENING, at 7.30. Final Rehearsal on WEDNESDAY, at 7.30, for Band and Principals. DEVONPORT II A LL, NORTH SHORE. TO-NIGHT (MONDAY), sth MARCH, 1877, MISS REN A, F. G. MAEDER, C. F. SEARLE, MAGGIE KNIGHT, And MRS. C. F. SEALE. Entire Change of Bill! New Songs, Dances, and Specialities, Tickets at 0. Mays, Duder Bros., and the Flagstaff Hotel. CIT. JAMES' YOUNG MEN'S k. MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIA -1 TION. The above Association will commence its Seventh Session on MONDAY EVENING next, nth March, at 7.30 p.m., in St. James' Church. Addresses will be delivered by the President (Rev. R. F. Macnicol), pnd the Rev. D. W. Runciman; tho remainder of the evening will be filled up with Readings by the members, and Music by the St. James' Choir. Members will please bo punctual in their attendance. Visitors are cordially invited. THOMAS HANNA, Secretary. II ERR SCHOTT, R.A.M.L., -»--*- begs to announce that he will receive MUSIC PUPILS on MONDAY next, 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. TpIDEN COUNTY COUNCIL. Applications will bo received until noon of MONDAY, the 12th March instant, from Gentle men desirous of obtaining the Appointment of Engineer to the County Council. Applications to be addressed, " The Chairman Eden County Council." A. K. TAYLOR, Chairman. Office of the Eden County Council, Auckland. March 1,1877. FTNION BEACH" .xTXTTNr « J roMPA"- 1"' vjrULJ. ALliNlrs(_r v - £ (LIMITED). The s1- — w ..are Registers will be CLOSED from ...n of Saturday, the 3rd March next, until noon of Wednesday, the Tth March, when a DIVIDEND of 12s. Gd._ per Share will be pay able. J. FRIAR CLARKE, Secretary. No. 21, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 28th February, 1877. £**?K TTIFFIE MEIKLE, FROM HA LYTTELTON. fsttSsSlr Consignees arc requested to pre agSßßaaSßea geilt Bills of Lading, and pay freight to the undersigned. Goods impeding the discharge of cargo will be landed and stored at consignees' risk and expense. SHIRLEY W. HILL, 31, Lower Queen-street. sth March, 1877. XT IRB V' S HOT EL, JLV CORO.VIANDEL. TO BE SOLD-The LEASE of the above Hotel. — For particulars, apply to Messrs. Suiter, Brewers, Auckland; or on the pre raises. T7"aquTT KAuTiTn kalTriTTi JUNK and SPARS, in any quantity, Delivered alongside Vessels, in lengths to suit purchasers. For particulars, terras, &c, apply "X.,"Star Office. Auckland. __ TO-MORROW, NOON. HOBART TOWN FRUIT! FRUIT! Ex s.s. TakakUa. rj , Q-l CASES SPLENDID APPLES\— vX Ribstone Pippins, Lemon Pippins, Crown Codlins, Dragoons, Mobs Oodlins, Haw thornden, Port Dalrymples, &c. To Be Sold by Auction, * R> AimiUß,



POULTRY FEEDERS can get Cheaf Wheat and Barley at Coupland & Co.'s> j Queen-street. THE BILL OF FARE of the Auck land Hotel CAFE will bear comparison with any in Auckland. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14, 1877, at 12 o'Clock Sharp. ON THE GROUND. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY IN HOBSON AND VINCENT STREETS. G. W. B I N N E V HAS been favoured with instructions from Captain Burton, to sell by public auction, on Wednesday, 1-ith March, at 12 o'clock sharp, 1 SPLENDID FREEHOLD BUILDING ALLOTMENTS fronting HOBSON STREET. 3 Splendid Freehold Building Allotments fronting Vincent-street. Also, 2 Sections, Nos. 16 and 17, in Hobson-strcet. adjoining Hobson House, at present in the occupation of Mr. Worthington. The Auctioneer calls special attention to this Unreserved Sale of really Valuable Freeholds in the most rising street for business purposes in Auckland, especially now that the City Council are making improvements in Lower Hobson street, which cannot be over-estimated, giving direct communication with the Wharf; and. I-lobson-street will be without doubt one of the finest streets in Auckland. Lot 5 consists of Freehold Section with 5G feet 2 finches frontafjo to Vincent-street by a depth of 9S feet i inches, upon which is erected that commodious well-built Dwelling-house known as Belle View. The House is in "good condition, and built of the best material. Captain Burton having been ordered to ioin his reiriment, has given instructions to sell his New Zealand properties. Title under the Land Transfer Act. For full particulars, plans, &c., apply to the Auctioneer. Terms:—Quarter Cash; Balance at 1, 2, and 3 years, bearing Interest at 8 per cent. per annum. Luncheon Provided. FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1877^ At 1 o'Clock. At the Exchange Auction Mart. FREEHOLD FARM AND RUN, SITUATED ON THE KAUKA PAKAPA RIVER. G. W. BIN NE V HAS been favoured with instructions from the Executor of the Will of the late Captain Win. Slavers, to sell by public auction, at. the Exchange Auction Mart, on Friday, the Gth April, 1-577, At 12 o'clock sharp, The Following Very Valuable Properties:— 79 Acres and 2 roods Land, together with good Five-roomed House, Stables, Cow sheds, and Stockyard, with landing re serve to the river. The soil is the very best in the district. The facilities for taking produce to the Railway, and to the Saw-mills atfWairoa by water are re markably good, and the Flour-mills, lately erected within half a mil<% ought to recommend this property to any per son on the look out for a good home stead. Also, GOO Acres on the opposite side of the River. This Land has never been cultivated, but a great pavt of it is really first-class, fit for agricultural or grazing purposes. There is a large quantity of kauri and other timbers, to say nothing of any quantity of Flax upon the property. The purchaser will have no difficulty in shipping, as deep water runs all along; the land. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer. Terms Cash After this date, this advertisement will only appear in the " Weekly Herald." TO-MORROW. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, &C. . M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Tuesday next, the 6th. March, at 11 a.m., 1 Handsome Rimu Cheffonior 1 „ Mottled Kauri Cheffonier 2 „ Kauri Cheffoniers 3 „ Rimu Chest Drawers WARDROBE, Washstands, Toilet Tables, Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Mattrasses and Palliasses, Drawing-room Suites, green rep Also, Produce, Poultry, &0.. &o. B. TONKS R. C CARR TO-MORROW. PAPERHANGINGS. PAPERHANGINGS. B. TONKS & CO. "^TLL sell on Tuesday, at 11 o'clock, 14 bales Paperhangings, new designs. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. WILL sell by auction, on Wednesday, . the 7th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, at their Stores, Custom-house-street (near Wharf), 300 sacks Oats 150 sacks Barley 50 sacks Maize 6 tons Bran 2 tons Onions 2 tons Sugar 10 tons Salt 25 tons Potatoes 2 pockets Hops 50 Wairoa Cheap. 6 casks Beef a 1,000 Cocoanu* 12 000 J* cy° "ilie' Candles, Tea, &c\ ig'/v> .oart Shingles jjj * ,^0 Sap Shingles. ~~ TUESDAY, MARCH~eT~ IMMIGRANTS' FITTINGS, LEAD PIPING, BATHS, WATER CLOSETS, HATCHES, COOKING UTENSILS. CASKS, SINKS, &c. Ex ' Oxfokd,' @ London. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to soil by auction, on board the Oxford, from Lon^ don, on Tuesday next, Oth March, at H o'clock, A Quantity of the above. No Reserve. THURSDAY, MARCH S, THE REMUE R A YAR DS. FOR SALE, at the Kcmucra Yards, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock. 350 WeMatted Sheep, principally Wether fe, from W aikato ■ 110 Choice Fat Cattle, from Waikato Dairy Cows, Store Cattle Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAMD, THE HAYMARKET. k_J HXUhiS, evtU'y Fill DAY, At 2 o'clock, ' ALfIREi) BUCKLAND, *~ TUESDAY, MARCH 6\ ' HELENS VILLE, KAIP A UA. Tp Oil SALE, on Tuesday, March G, at 11 , ?J?}!i ck' on the ftlr™ ol' Judge Kosau, viia has 3old the property, a mixed Hock oJ 191 Sheep 3 Horses 7 Head Cattle Farming Implements Household Furniture Dairy utensils and Sundries* ALFRED BUCK^AKJ), 1 . .-tank. ...... ' •