no attempt to evade the duty, but that Mr Gouk undertook to see the necessary for malities complied with, and would have p;S edt%3 er.try, had he not be n told by an onit 1 on the wharf whom he took for a Cfustom-house officer that it did not matter. The gravamen of the offence is contained in the fact that the goods were landed without any entry being passed previously, but although this is against the letter of the law, it is notorious that it is often done in unloading vessels without the Ciutoirts authorities interfering. The chiu-«js were called on at the Police Court this morning, and remanded till to-morrow. One of the informations, charges the Cap tain with knowingly landing uncustomed goods, and the other with dealing and being concerned in uncustomed goods. ! The Collector elects to sue for the full penalty, £100 in each case. Since last night an information has been laid against Mr Gouk, similar to the second against Captain Moifatt. All the charges •will be decided to-morrow, as Captain Mof fatt is quite ready to proceed tog;sea. The manner in which Captain Moffatt has been stopped at the last moment, and his vessel detained, bespeaks singular vigilance and exactitude on the part of certain customs officials. Possibly the evidence to-morrow may shew the specially heinous character of this ease of landing and storing goods before passing an entry, but, so far as we can judge from the circumstances as they appear just now wo should suppose, did we not know the strict impartiality of Customs officials—that Captain Moffatt had trodden very heavily on someone's corns, or come between the wind and their dignity.

YOUNGSTERS IN TROUBLE.

A lolly shop proprietor, named Dampier, in Albert-street, has lately made a.complaintto the police, of the numerous thefts committed on his premises by boys. It appears that Dampier is a good Roman Catholic, and goes to mass every morning, when he is in the habit of leaving a lad in charge. During his absence, the boys come round and commit the depredations com plained of. A watch has been kept the last two days, and has resulted in the arrest, this morn ing, of the following five boys; Patrick Mc- Carthy, James Smith, John Smith, Richard George, Thomas O'Neill. These youngsters are now in the lock up, and will be brought before he presiding Magistrates to-morrow.

BACHELDER'S PANTOSCOPE.

Titree more exhibitions, and the pantoscope of the Postal Route, now being exhibited at the Theatre Royal will be over in Auckland. The pantoscope is one of those things which are always pleasing without offence, and especially to young people who feel a desire to know more of the great world beyond their native hills. The views unfolded were the same as shewn on previous evenings. The gift distribution created a deal of merriment, as they were very different in character, varying from a silver toddy kettle to a meershaum pipe. The ketlle fell to the lot of a lady, and the pipe to a little girl, who carried it home in triumph to her big brother. The scenes will be exhibited this evening, and to morrow afternoon a grand matinee for the. benefit of schools and city children will be given, when overy little boy and girl will receive a parting gift. To-night another gold watch will be given away, together with between 60 and 70 other useful prizes. Mr Lord, the agent, has invited the children of the Parnell Orphan Home, through! G. P. Pierce Esq., and of the Industrial School, through Col. Haultain, to attend the matinee to-morrow afternoon. The children attending the Catholic Orphanage were also invited, but Father Walter McDonald replied that, owing to the fact that they would be engaged in the procession and festival of St. Patrick's Das-, it woidd be impossible for them to take advantage of the invitation. The matinee will be the last in Auckland, and as a memento of the visit of the Pantascope, every child will receive a present.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

DUNEDIN, this day. THE CUP CANDIDATES AT WORK.

Very little long work was done this morning. Templeton, Titania, and Elfin King did a mile, finishing fast, all shaping ■well. Punga went two miles in nice stylo. Dead Heat, and Cloth of Gold were sent a little over a mile together, the colt not going very kindly. Hippocampus had a two miles gallop by him self at a steady pace, but during his spurt he showed a taking style. Fishhook and Eclipse did a sharp mile. The cup horse is going as well as ever. Stirabout and Princess Mary did a rattling two miles gallop. Right Bower went a fast mile and a quarter. Tadmor was doing slow work in his clothing. RUSSELL, this day. PASSENGERS PER lONA. Arrived : Fawn, Onward, and lona. Sailed : lona, — Passengers : Messrs PhillipsJlreland, Holdship, Munro, Archer, Totton, Crosby, Wall, Clarke, Mrs War nock and Sister, Mrs Upton and 2 children, Mrs Glem. ARRIVAL OF THE WHALER MATILDA SEARS. Captain Farquhar reports the whalcship Matilda Sears as having arrived at Mongonui. Wind S.E. COROMANDEL, this day. MINING NEWS. The Tokatea manager reports a few pounds of picked stone, and everything going on satisfactorily in the mine. The crushing continuing with fair prospects. ' raßoyal Oak : The manager reports 15 lbs of specimens and 40 lbs in hand, mostly from the Little and Good leader. The mine is generally looking favorable. 61 tons of quartz were sent to the battery, and a payable yield is looked for. NAPIER, Thursday night, 8 p.m. GREAT NATIVE MEETING. A great native meeting is now being held at Omahu, which passed resolutions to the effect that it will give support to the present Government until they see whether the measures are good or bad for the native race. Twenty resolutions are on their order paper, Avhich is a printed document, and drawn up, it is presumed by Mr Sheehan. There are no Europeans, and no native women or children allowed at meeting ; and all the proceedings are conducted after Parliamentary fashion. Delegates from all the tribes in the district are present. Mr Sheehan's party are placing a large number of native claims on the electoral roll, with the object of swamping European votes at the election. PROTRACTED PASSAGE. The steamer Go-ahead is now out seven days from Auckland to Gisborne. No in telligence being received, speculation is rife regarding what has become of her. THE CHURCH OF. ENGLAND ROW. To-morrow evening the Rev. Mr. Robin son, over whom there has been much debate, is to be presented with 200 soys., prior to his departure for home. The correspon dence has been published with the object of showing that he has been hardly treated by Ms brother clergymen here. The effect is that St. John's Church on Sundays is but thinly attended, and a quantity of people have taken sittings in churches of other denominations, more especially the Wes leyans. In the latter church all the sittings have been taken np. Business is more than ordinarily dull for this season of the year. AN ERRING YOUNG HAIRDRESSER. A young man, in the employ of Mr. Hooper, hairdresser, was arrested to-day on a charge of stealing goods from the shop. It appears he sold about £60 worth of Hoop 's goods to several tradespeople, and offeree* ladies' hair to the proprietor of the bowling saloon, who gave Hooper informa tion. Hooper recognised the goods. The barber's assistant is a printer, and hails troru Wellington. Hisf name is McKichon. [PER PRESS AGENCY.] WELLINGTON, this day. APPEARANCE OF MRS, SCOTT SIDDONS. " Hxs Soott Siddons made her firatj appearanca \*ai #kJvu Xfes JiQusu vim cram mcd wj # m w*

and it was the largest attendance scon since the opera company. The performance was Romeo and Juliet. Mrs Siddons received a full recep tion, and enthusiastic applause throughout. THE CONSERVATION OF FORESTS.

The " Times " says Captain Campbell Walker's terms of engagement as conservator of state forests expires with the termination of the present month. It says nothing will bo done in the way of organising a department until his roport has been laid before Parliament. Captain Campbell Walker leaves the colony on a visit to Australia and Tasmania next month.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. Another " Hanging iip " Casa I The Ashburton County Council have decided not to bring the third schedule of the Counties Aot into operation.

St Patrick's Day.

A large and varied list of attractions are pro vided for those who intend to-morrow to cele brate the anniversary of the patron Saint of Ireland, in a manner befitting his illustrious and pious memory. First on the list of attractions stands the

TAMAKI RACES, For which a nicely arranged programme has been prepared, which promises some first clas3 sport. For the St Patrick's Handicap thorc are eight nominations, and in the Hurdle Race the public will have an opportunity of witnessing the performances of The Don and Butcher Boy. Besides these events there are tho Maiden Plate, Pony Race, Welter Selling Race, and Hack Race, all of which are likely to produce excellent sport. The management is iv good hands, and the affair has all the appearance of being an unqualified success. The owners of steamers have endea voured in every way to facilitate the convenience of the holiday by cheap fares. The Auckland Steam F«rry Company's Takapuna will leave the Queen-street wharf at 11*15 a.m. and l'3O p.m. for Taniaki, leaving the Tamaki finally at 5 p.m. Messrs Casey and Son's smart little Lilly will leave the wharf at 10*30 a.m., and 1 p.m., return ing after the races. There is some very fine scenery on the trip, which occupies about an hour. Next on the list may be mentioned the HIBERNIAN SOCIETY'S SPORTS In the Domain. An excellent programme has been prepared, consisting of a Maiden Race of 150 yards; Handicap Foot Race 150 yards; Handicap Foot Race 100 yards; 100 yards race for boys; throwing theliammer ; hop, step, and jump; threo-legered race, and other races. There will also be foot-ball, hurley, &c, and tho Band will play select airs. The Society will proceed to the Domain in procession headed by the splendid band of the Hobson Company. THE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Will also hold their annual festival on this day, when the young idea is taught to revere the memory of him who brought Cliristianity to the land of the Shamrock, and banished all the toads and frogs from off the sacred soil. The children will march from their various meeting places to Mr Dignan's paddock, whence they will proceed in procession, with waving banners and soul stirring music to the Domain, where a feast of sweet and fat things will be held, and the cares of the three R's will be temporarily forgotten in sports of a varied and health-giving character. EXCURSION TO KAWAU. Those who delight in the sylvan beauties of this beautiful isle will have an opportunity of proceeding thither by the fine new screw steamer Kina, which leaves the Queen-street wharf at i). 30 a.m., and Kawau, on the return trip at 5 p.m. EXCURSION ON THE WAITEMATA.

Lovers, and those who delight to contemplate the nocturnal beauties of nature, will havo an opportunity of making an excursion on the Waitemata in the s.s. Takapuua, under the auspices of the Hibernian Baud, which will enliven the proceedings with melody. There will also be dancing, Chinese lanterns, and all the attractions of an Arabian Night's Entertain ment. The steamer leaves the wharf at 7.30 p.m.

THE NEW HEBRIDES MISSION.

A tea and public meeting was held last evening in the new Presbyterian Church, of Onehunga, in connection with the mission of the New Hebrides, and to hear from the missionaries, Revs. Messes Inglis and Watt, some accounts of their work in those islands. About 200 persons sat down to a good tea, which was presided over by the following ladies—Mesdamps Brown, Morrison, Stevenson, Grant, Muir, Home, Wilson, White, Moody, Smith, Gozier, Suther land, Robb, and Misses Brown and Mossman. The Rev. G. Brown subsequently occupied the chair, and apologised for the unavoidable absence of Revs, pavid Bruce and \V. .T. Wat kin. Rev J. Inglis was the lirst speaker, and delivered a most interesting address on the habits and life of the Islanders among whom he had laboured for many years. The rev. gentle man depicted in graphic words the ornaments, painted xaces, and other peculiarities. He then sketched the signs of progress and civilization among the tribes of the island of Tanna, Anis tyum, and Erromanga, and detailed the means whereby the natives might be brought under the. influence and saving principles of the (Jos pel, The speaker then referred to the circulation of the Scriptures among the natives, and the necessity and desire of tiie people for more copies. Rev D. W. Runciman followed with a lucid and pleasing address, in which he said on coming to Auckland he was much surprised at the number of churches in this city, when the population only reached 12,000. In proportion to its inhabitants, New Zealand possessed more churches than any other country with which he was acquainted on the face of the earth. Rev W. Watt, of the island of Tanna, then spoke on the progress of the Mission in which he had been engaged for eight years, and reiterated most of the interesting facts of the previous evening in the Choral Hall. Rev T. Hamer and Rev J. Warren, of Onehunga, also spoke on the importance of the enterprise which had so vividly been pictured by the missionaries. The pleasure of the meeting was greatly en hanced by a number of musical selections by the choir, under the efficient leadership of Mr W. Stevenson, Mr W. Patterson officiating at the harmonium.

EDEN COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ratepayers of this County appear deter mined to make their voices heard on the ques. tiou of hanging up the Act, and that with no uncertain sound. Following the meeting at Newmarket another has been convened to take place on Tuesday evening at half-past seven o'clock, in St. David's school house, top of Symonds-street, when it is pretty certain al the necessary formalities will be arranged for executing the Act, and send sending it to limbo with all its imperfections on its devoted head. It is understood that the mourners are all ready, the warrant has been made out, and nothing further is required but the happy despatch. Dr Wallis, we hear, has been prepai'ing a suitable site for the scaffold, and the "Dootor" will bo present to deliver a funeral oration. It is significant that the placard convening the meeting is surmounted by a skull and cross bones. It will be seen also by advertisement that the ratepayers of Parnell havo resolved to hold the unexpectedly ad journed meeting which was fixed for Tuesday last, on Monday next, at 7.30 p.m., in the Parnell Hall.

ASSESSMENT COURTS.

NEWMARKET HIGHWAY DISTRICT,

(Before R. C. Barstow Esq. ; Mr Lodge, clerk).

The assessment court for the above district was held at the Newmarket Hall this morning. Mr Frederick George Clayton, Chairman of the Board, and Mr Wm. Dinnison, valuer, were present.] Only three objections had been received, and out of this number one person failed to appear in support of his objection.

REDUCTIONS.

John C. McCormick appealed against his property being assessed at £38. The valuation was reduced to £25.

Alfred Buckland objected to his property being assessed at £30. There being no objection, the valuation was reduced to £20.

Mr Clayton asked for a reduction in the value of Mr Jones' property from £18 to £12. The application was granted. This concluded the business.

GRAFTON ROAD HIGHWAY DIS TRICT.

(Before R. C. Barstow Esq. ; Mr Lodge Clerk.)

The assessment court for the Grafton Road Highway District was held at the Grafton schoolroom to-day. Mr G. Aicken repre sented the Board.

Mr J. B. Russell, on behalf of the Mayor of Auckland, objected to his name being placed on the Assessment List, as the owner of the allotment on which the reservoir is erected. The name was altered to the Mayor and Corporation of the city of Auckland.

Mr Russell then objected to the valua tion of £200 on the property. Wm. Aitken, land agent, deposed that he had sold the property to the City Cor poration for £1400. It would not be of any value to let.

Mr R, H. Stevenson deposed that th<i property was now not \Yorth more than $lz Ashtvi) ? the valuator fw tJw distrust}

estimated that tho property was worth £4000.

The buildings thereon would bring £500 if broken up and sold. f : His Worship said he must assess the pro perty at £1500, making £75 yearly. Mr Russell applied for costs, which were allowed.

Edward Carton objected to the assessment of his property in Seafield View at £36. Thomas Vauglian thought a fair value of the property would be 12s per week. Mr H. Ashton thought it was worth from 15s to 16's per week. His Worship said he must reduce the valuation to £28.

The assessments on Mr S. E. Hughes' allotment was reduced from £S0 to £64. Another allotment oAvned by the same gentleman was reduced from £30 to £24. Mr McKeclmic's property, assessed at £160, was reduced to £105.

Mr 8. G. Collins' four houses. Two re duced to £16, and the other two at £24. Mr H. Davidson's property was reduced to £20.

Mr McCormick's property, reduced to £120.

Mr Hamilton's property, reduced to £36. Mr G. Holdship's from £120 to £100. Mr Rushbrook appealed against the present valuation of £40 on his property.

Henry Law kins objected to the valuation on his shop, and adjoining cottage. The shop was reduced from £52 to 45. Tho valuation on the cottage was brought down from £36 to £33.

James Charles Soall appealed against the valuation of his property. The valua tion was sustained.

Thomas Voughan objected to tho valua tion of £42, on his four-roomed house. Reduced to £32.

George Staines appealed against the valuation of his property. Reduced to £18.

•-■ Benjamin Johnson objected to the valua tion on his property, which was reduced to £30.

The valuation on Frederick Ring's property was reduced to £50

On tho application of Mr Holdship, Mr Newman's name was substituted in the rate book for his, and the property assessed at £S.

(Left sitting.)

COMMERCIAL.

M. Jonos and Co., held their usual Pale to-day, ot the Contra! Sale Rooms. There was a large attendance, and the following prices were realised.:—Butter, lid ; hams, llgd ; cheese, (id ; potatoes, 3s (id: onions, Jd ; fowls, 2s Gd ; chickens; Is 6d to Is 8d: Turkeys, 3s (id, large number sold. Furniture, a little more demands this week ; a quantity sold at fair prices.

Mr It. Arthur's sale was largely attended^to dny. A large quantity of fruits was sold at advanced prices. We will give the general quotations to-morrow. Messrs B. Tonks and Co. sold to-day, by order of the mortgagee, a valuable freehold farm at Razorback, consisting of 72 acres, for £5(10.

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day.

(Before F. D. Fenton Esq., District Judge). MeCaslin v. Chairman of the Karangahape Highway Board; claim, £13 (is Bd. Mr Tyler, (for Messrs Russell and Devore) for plaintiff, and Mr Hesketh for defendant. This was a claim for 200 loads of scoria ash, said to be supplied by MeCaslin, at 2s 2d per cubic yard, the particulars of" which were staled in the Star of the 12th inst. The case was resumed this morning, and the following witnesses examined.

Counsel addressed the Court at considerable length. His Honor reserved judgment.

LORNE-STREET HALL.

AMONGST the entertainments got np for the bcnclit of holiday makers for the celebration of St. Patrick's Day, not the least attractive will be the one given by the Caledonian Company in the Lorne-strcct Hall. The entertainment will comprise songs patriotic, sentiment nl and comic, pertaining to the minstrelsy of Great Britain, more especially to that portion distinguished as the Emerald Isle. Miss Jessie Raymond, a prominent member of Mr Emmctt'u dramatic troupe, just returned from Napier, has been specially engaged to appear in her favourite character of the Bonnie Fishwife, and a mirth provoking comedy will conclude the entertainment.

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 1877.



WANTED, immediately, a Genera Servant, able to cook and wash. -Mrs' Courtayne, Claremont House, Princes-street. WANTED, 8 Pick "and Shovel Men.— Martin Donaher. Reclamation, Free man's Bay, at eight o'clock Monday morning. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. F. G. Clayton, Kyber Pass Road, opposite Seccombe's Brewery. WANTFD, a Bootmaker.— Apply to Kattern and Shoppard, Elliott-street, ANTED, a respectable Girl about 16 as Nursemaid; must be well accustomed to children.—For address apply Star Ofllce. WANTED, an experienced Cook and Laundress.—Apply at Montague's Fancy Bazaar. WANTED, immediately, a Night Nurse for a sick gentleman.--Apply at J. Hop kins' Medical Hall, Queen-street junction. ANTED KNTJWN, that I have just opened a splendid assortment of Mosgiel Tweeds, new patterns.—A. Lovett, Tailor and Draper, Wellesley-street. WANTED, a situation as Barmaid ; country preferred.—Address M.W., at this office. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Walsh, Grey-street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Mrs. E. Ellis. Manukau Road, Parnell. WNATED, Customers to please take notice that from this date Fore-Quarters Mutton will be 2d per Ib. every day; Corned Beef, 3d; Chops, 4d; Sausages. 4d.—Hulme, Butcher, Queen-street.—l6th March. WANTED, a smart Youth as Enter ing Clerk, where a good training in office and Custom-house work will be given.— Apply in writing to Box 23, Post-office. WANTED, Volunteer Land Scrip.— Apply Star office. WANTED, a good Repairing Hand in the Wood Department.—Apply to Cousins and Atkin, Victoria Steam Carriage Factory. _ _ WANTED, a Shopman; and good strong Youth to ride out for Orders.— Apply Hulme, Butcher. Queen-street. WANTED, one more Man, to go Hawking constantly. A good living can be made, and license will be paid for.— W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-street. ANTED, a smart Shop Boy.— Apply at this office. WANTED, a small second-hand Piano, by Bord, of Paris, by a gentle man returning to England.—Address Z.-, Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. N.B.—Pianos for beginners for £7. WANTED,* ai London and French Milliner.—Apply to Mrs. Butterworth, London and Paris Pattern Depot, Queen-street. ANTED to sell Green Ribbon from 2d per yard; Green Ties, id. each; Green Aerophane, Is 6d per yard; Green Gossa mer ,J^d^ej^i£d_a^JL_WatVs^itt-ptreet ; ___ ANTED, Apartments and Board for single gentleman. — Address, stating particulars, Box 29, Post-office. W~ "ANTED KNOWN.—We are still making 15s. Trousers to order.—Phillips' Mart, Queen-street. WANTED Known, Gentlemen s Clothes Cleaned, Rene%ved in Colour, and neatly repaired; Colours warranted fast, and not wasn off. Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wellesley street East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended ANTED KNOWN, sheets and views of Auckland, 2d to 9d; Maori carte de visiles, 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, 4d; Vermicilla, 8d ; largest size packet Firm Kindlers, 2d; old fashioned Blue, 4d; good Prunes, 2d; Raisins, 3Jd ; Rice, 2d. Children's Frocks, 2s and 3s. The 2s Black and 2s 6d Mixed is going fast. Mechan ical Bears and Soldiers, id. each; Ladies' Collars, 4d and 6d each; Hooks and Eyes, Cd per gross. White Shirts, 4s 6d; white or coloured Necklaces half the usual price. Bargains in Boots and Shoes, &c.—W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-street, Corner of Albert-street. WANTED, a good steady Man, with a little capital and knowledge of farm work, for a good, partly cleared Farm of 230 acres; 10 aorea fenced and in grags, a eplendid run for cattle ; at the Hotea, Kaipara. Very favourable terms to a good settler, and will sell for payments by installments for a terms of years. Owner cannot himself look after the p^e^44aresß j gutter, P.Q-s Hewww&ett



WELCOME NEWS for St. Patrick' Day.—Best Barcelona Nuts, 6d. per lb, elsewhere Is.; Quinces, 2d. per lb. ; and lovel; Ripstone Pippins. Roll up little ones.—Hanna ford, opposite Firebell, Queen-street. T3 OA R D OF EDUCATION WANTED, a Certificated Teacher for th< Pukerimu School (near Cambridge, Waikato) A Married Man preferred, and one whose wife would be competent to give Private Tuition ir Music. District will guarantee to a suitable person £40 per annum, in addition to Board salary. Dwelling-house in course of erection. Apply to the undersigned, JOSEPH GANE, Chairman Pukerimu School Committee. 4?^ fUi —WAN TE D, a Sleeping oi 3*i*JW. Working Partner, with £300, to join two others in an extremely profitable business.—S. Vailo, Commission Agent, Short land-street, next tho Post-office. WARD'S DEVONSHIRE CIDER, in Champagne bottles, 2s. per bottle, at Thames Hotel. TRY "THE CAFE of the AUCKLAND HOTEL. All tho Delicacies of the Season are provided at each Meal. The Restaurant is always open for Refreshments. A TEST AMERICAN TYPOGRA PHICAL NOVELTIES, received by the Mail Steamer. —" Evening Star" Steam Printing Works. C""ARDS, BILLHEADS, AND CIRCU LARS, in AMERICAN SCRIPTS, equal to Lithography, at the " Evening Star" Steam Printing Works. S^HOW CARDS, WITH HANDSOME BORDERS, in GILT and COLOURS, at " Evening Star" Steam Printing Works. EVONPORT.—For Sale, three Cot tages, i, 5, and 6 rooms, all pleasantly situated.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. FOR SALE, a 4-roomed Verandah Cot tage, with scullery, a good garden with flowers and fruit trees, in Graf ton Road, opposite Bowling Green. OR SALE, at Mount St. John, the comfortable Family Residence, contain ing 10 rooms, now in the occupation of Mr. Aickon, C-E. — Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Asrents. Fort-street. O WORKING MEN.—For Sale, oppo site the City Park, Howo-stroet, a few good building allotments. — Apply to T. B. Hill, Chemist, Victoria-street. i"kS.— 6oo ACRES of First-class Land, _™ / at 10s. per acre, easy distance from Auckland.—S. vailo. Ifouse and Land Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-otiicc. '■itici'ci o ri? .-L, EKi- "- i i Juii'l. iiig -l-c& _. Y_- y v_/ v./ Society principles, or on any terms to suit Rorrowcns.—O. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. IJTIOR POSITIVE SA LE, Cheap, on easy .aj terms, a really comfortable Four-roomed Cottage in Baker-street.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. <S Queen-st red. "BjlOR SALIC, reniiivkahly Cheap, and ..3? terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, '10 fcot frontaaro to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, & a—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. ttalTjable city property. FOII SALE, that Valuable Property in Sale street, Freeman's Bay, part of allotments 35, 3(>. and 37, section 3D, known as Rev. Mr. Thatcher's. —Apply to GEORGE P. PIERCE, Insurance Buildings. X*OK CASH, BALANCE by Weekly c3&/W«J> Payments of £1, a neat Dwelling House, quitn new, healthy situation, good view. —S. Vailo, House and Land Agent. ]^|^7kI3A¥H7I3ALXNCE as agreed. Hfe' JL> V ™<U' A 5-roomcd Cottage at Spring bank, with allotment JO x 100, good well.—S. Vailo, House, Land, and Estate Atrent. __® X, f\f\ TO LEND, in sums of £50 .I&'OJ'V/V/ and upwards.—S. Vailo, House, Land, and Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-olllee. rgnO BE LET, by the year or on lease, JL Allotments 75 and 93, of section l(j, Remuera, containing eight acres.—John Bucha nan, Shortland-strcct. nno LET, a good House of nix rooms, JL newly dono up, three fireplaces, good well with pump, rmd iron tank, water laid on, large outhouse, etc.—James Reid, Eden Terrace. TO LET, a small Cottage, rent 6a. per week.—Apply to Mr. Rogers, Grot-street.a rjjpO LET, in Victoriu-Ptreet, a thrce _E_ roomed Cottage, in good order.—M, Folcy, Grocer, corner of 1 Lobson and Victoria-streets. TO LET, that Largo and Commodious House in Symonds-street, lately occupied by Miss Anstie, and next to Dr. Stockwell's.— APPi?I^_• Peacock, Optician, Shortland-street. TO LET, a good Bakehouse. One of the best |Ovens in Auckland.—Apply to H. J Riordan, Upper Nelson-street. TO LET, Victoria Livery and Bait Stables, with Dwelling-house, in Albert and Chapcl-strce.ts —Apply to Dignan and Arm strong, 4 & 5, Imperial Chambers. TO LET, (Abch Hill)) a good six roomed House, with washhouse, garden, &c. Rent low.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Land Agent. TO LET, in Shortland Crescent, those commodious Assembly Rooms, lately occupied by Hoffman and Sons, with the 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. MTFIO LET, a Grocer's House and J_ Shop, top of Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street. ONE POUND REWARDjwiII be given for information leading to the conviction of the persons who wantonly defaced the notice Boards pointing to Epiphany Church, Newton. —Apply to the Churchwardens. LOST, in Custom-house-street, a Small Parcel of Accounts.— Finder will please oblige by leaving at this office. FOUND, a Purse containing a discharged account and money.—Apply to Somerfleld and Leek, the New Drapery Warehouse, Queen street. mEN SHILLINGS REWARD.—Lost, -1 a small brass Instrument, with five pro jecting wires, and figures engraved on one side. —James Baber, Shortland-street. R. WHITAKER, late of San Fran cisco, is requested to leave his address at this office. TJVURNISHED Apartments, with or JD without board, at Broughton Hall, Parnell Rise, Parnell. PARNELL RIDING. In accordance with the earnest request of a large number of the Ratepayers of Parnell, the Meeting of the above Riding, as adjourned from Thursday last, will be held on MONDAY, March 19, at 7.30 p.m., in the Parnell Hall, at which it is desired to have a full and free criticism of matters connected with the County of Eden—the Hanging of the Act, etc. Coun cillors Kissling and Wrigley are respectfully invited to attend and explain the Act. MOUN T EDE~N~~HTGHWAY DISTRICT. N OTIC E. The Assessment Court for tho above district, advertised to be held at the Mount Eden School house, on the 19th instant, will be Adjourned on the same date, to Hedley's Store, the School house not being in the district. T. THOMPSON, Chairman Mount Eden H.D.B. ■W" O T 1 C E- Town Clerk's Office, March 10,1877. The COLLECTOR OF RATES' OFFICE will be OPKN (until further notice) on SATURDAY EVENINGS, from half-past five to half-past seven o'clock, to receive Rates. &o. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. T3ANK OF NEW ZEALAND. ___>» ■ - Notice is hereby given that the HALF YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 26th day of APRIL next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st instant, and for any other business that may he brought before the Meeting. By order of the Board of Directors, JOHN MURRAY, AvriMii #aw* nth m w *° Iwp *d' ori



m H E ATRE ROYAL TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT ! (FRIDAY). GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT! Another Gold Watch. BACHELDER'S COMBINATION. POSITIVELY THE LAST TWO NIGHTS OF THE New American Mechanical Dioramas THE GREAT NAVAL ENGAGEMENT Between the Ironclads MERRIMAC AND MONITOR I Which, took placo in Hampton Roads, and caused such a revolution in Naval Warfare. Also, The Gorgeous Spectacle of the ENCHANTED PALACE AND SILVER LAKE: The most intricate pieces of Mechanism over witnessed. pANTASCOPE OP THIS NEW ZEALAND POSTAL ROUTE, Introducing all the features of interest FROM NEW YORK TO SAN FRANCISCO. HONOLULU, AUCKLAND, & SYDNEY, terminating with a Magnificent View Of CAPE TOWN, South Africa. This faithful representation is 3i feet long, and has been pronounced the Finest Painting ever ex hibited in this Colony. Tho Leading Gifts THIS EVENING will include— Lady's Gold Watch Silver Salver Biscuit Basket Opera Glass Centre Lamp Oil Painting Handsome Workbox Silk Umbrella Javanese Cigar Cabinet and Cigars Silver-Platkd Inkstand Together with 60 or 70 other useful and costly presents. MILLION PRICES :-35., 25., and Is. LAST GRAND MATINEE, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, at23o. On this special occasion the Proprietor will present every Lady and Gentloman, and all the Child ren, with a Parting Gift. Admission to Matinee:—Children: Dress Circle, Is.; Stalls and Pit, 6d.; Adults, 2s. and Is. jTi ATIIO LI C INSTITUTE. \j ST. PATRICK'S EVE, FRIDAY, IGTH MARCH, 1877. TEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE WILL GIVE A GRAND CONCERT & QUADRILLE PARTY ON THE ABOVE DATE, When New Songs and Dances will be given. Doors open at half-prst seven ; 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. HA. c. b7~ sT • AUCKLAND BRANCH, No. 81. The Members of the above Branch will ASSEMBLE (in Regalia), at St. Patrick's Hall, on SATURDAY MORNING, at half.past seven M.CONNOLLY, Secretary, fpi RAND MOONLIGHT \JC EXCURSION ON THE WAITEMATA Will be given by the Shareholders of the HIBERNIAN BAND, on SAT URI )AY EVEN ING, 17tii March, 1877. The Steamer 'Takapuna' has been specially engaged. Dancing and Fireworks, Chinese Lanterns, &c. The Steamer will leave tho Queen-street Wharf j at half-past 7 o'clock. Admission on Board:—One Shilling. H. P. lIAYDEN, Treasurer. J. DEMPSEY, Secretary. "EIAST mAMAKI T>ACES." ST. PATRICK'S DAY, SATURDAY, 17th MARC H, 1877. Steamers from Queen-street Wharf. RETURN FARE, Is. 6d. No Charge on the Course for Horses or Vehicles. j^vX FTIAMAKI RACES. LALLA ROOKK Will leave Queen-street Wharf TO-MORROW, at 10,30 a.m., returning after the Races. J. N. MAUGHAN. T' ORNE-STREET HALL. MONDAY, MARCH 19, 1877. Under the Distinguished Patronage and in the Presence of Loyal Fountain of Friendship Lo^ge. I. O. O. F., M. U., A. D., Court Zealandia, No. 4741, A.0.F., Captain Morrow, Officers and Members No. 3 Company, Capt. Burns. Officers and Members of Artillery Company. (GRAND) Variety Concert & Ball, BY CLAIR'S MAGNET TROUPE, And Leading Amateurs of Auckland. AS A FAREWELL BENEFIT TO MR. H. DEAN Prior to his departure South. Admission:—Concert and Ball: Front Seats, 3s; Second Seats, 2s; Back Seats (Concert only), One Shilling. Doors open at 7.30; to commence at 8 p.m. Ballroom etiquette strictly observed. An efficient M.C. is engaged. E. Clair, Manager; E. Arthur, Secretary. P.S.—Members of Friendly Societies will please attend in regalia, and Volunteers in uniform. T ECTURE ON ""TEETQTALISM." The Rev. J. IN'GLIS, Missionary, from the New Hebrides, will deliver a Lecture on " Tee totalism " in St. James's Presbyterian Church, Auckland (the Rev. Mr. Macnicol's), on TUES DAY EVENING, the 20th inst., at 8 o'clock. MUTUAITLIFE ASSOCIATIONS AUSTRALASIA. Incorporated by Act op Parliament, new Zealand" branch: Head Office, Auckland. Local Director: George Bukgoyne Owen, Epq. (Messrs. Owen and Graham.) Principal Medici^ Officer: Charles Field Goldsbko', Esq., M.D. General Agent for New Zealand : William T. J. Be_l. With Sub-Agencies in all the Principal Towns* Every information on the subject of LIFE ASSURANCE ANNUITIES, and ENDOW MENTS FOR CHILDREN, afforded by J. A. Lowe, Travelling Ascent to the Association ; or WILLIAM T. J. BELL, General Agent. ijsa. Special Featttbes.— Age admitted on Policies, which are UNCHA___ngab_is from date of issue. Lowest Rates of Premiums, and NO hamper ing CQsiMUQNg a.a to reeideHQq qj Qccupa^too,



HA. C. B. S. — A U C X L A N D • BRANCH. No. 81. - fST. PATRICK'S DAY. Under auspices of the above Branch, will be held in the DOMAIN, SATURDAY, 17th MARCH. Handicappcr R. C. Greenwood, Esq. PROGRAMME :— 1. Maiden Race, 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 of all Friendly Societies. First prizo. Silver Cup, presented by Share holders of Hibernian Band; second, £2. 3. Handicap Foot Race, 100 yards, open to all corners. First prize, £3; second, £1. i. 100 Yards Race, for Boys under 15, relatives of Members of H.A.C.B.S. . First Prize, Silver "Watch, value £8, presented by Shareholders of Hibernian Band; second, £1. 5. Throwing the Hammer ; open to Members only. Prize, £110s. 6. 100 Yards Handicap Race ; to be competed for by Members of H.A.C.B.S. over 35 years. Prize presented by Bro. H. Bren nan. 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 Snoons, presented by Shareholders of Hibernian Band. Football, Hurling, &c, &c. 100 yards handicap. All-comers. F. Gibson Scratch. E. McGinley J.Phillips 2 yards. J. Martin „ W. Mettam E. O'Hare 4 „ W. Whiteside 7 „ A. Good " E. Donnovan 10 „ J. Lindsay „ T. De Thierry : A. Mayall „ J. Ryan „ J. Patterson ~ M. Higgins 12 „ T.M.Lucas 150 YARDS HANDICAP.-FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' CUP. G. Jennings Scratch. F. Gibson „ E. O'Hare i yards. J. McArthur .. .... „ .7. Ryan 10 „ , K. Fairweather .. .. .. 12 „ J. Sweeney .. .. .. .. ~ : J. Patterson ~ W. G. Smith , ; S. M. Smith „ • ■ Hobson Band in Attendance. j JLhe Annual Ball In commemoration of St. Patrick's Day, will take place in the CHORAL HALL on EASTER MONDAY, 2nd April, 1877. Tickets, 10s. 6d., may be had of Mr. Callnan, Queen-street; Mr. Flynn, Wellesley-street; Mr. Dempsey, Wellesley-street; and of the Members of Committee. Ladies by invitation circular only. M.CONNOLLY, Secretary. AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE STEAM FERRY COMPANY (LIMITED). RACES ! RACES ! RACES ! ST. PATRICK'S DAY at the TAMAKI. •eSlfc^fe- The Ferry Steamer takapuna Will leave the Wharf on SATURDAY, the 17th March, at 11.15 a.m., and 1.30 p.m., conveying passengers to the Tainaki, returning at 0 p.m. Return Tickets, Is. 6d. H. W. HEATH, Manager. Auckland, March 9, 1877. iTKJL Q T« PATRICK'S DAY. EXCURSION TO THE \£\\ 'iyijW^^ KAWAU. The fine new iron screw steamer X I N A Will leave Queen-street Wharf TO-MORROW St. Patrick's Day), at 9.30 a.m., and from the Kawau at 5 p.m. . . RETURN TICKET, ss. E. G. SMITH, Agent. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on MONDAY; the 19th instant, for the erection of Brick Bank Premises at Hamilton, Waikato, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mobull d c r sT Tenders will be received until noon of the 22nd instant, for alterations and additions to a dwelling house at Parnell. R. KEAL AND SON, Architects. O CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS". —Tenders are required for Alterations and Additions to a House at Newton. Particu lars may be obtained at T. and H. Cooke's Furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. m O CARPENTERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to noon of SATURDAY, the 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. nrr~o"~"~"~B"~u i""l~d~e":r-s. Tenders 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-streets. ONSONBY AND C)R DEDWOOD DISTRICT. Tenders will be received till Noon on MON DAY next,l9th instant.at the Office of the Chair man, corner of Shortland and Queen-streets, for the formation of. London-street, according to specification which may be inspected, and in formation obtained, at the office of Mr. W. F. Hammond, Arcliitect, 42 & 43, Insurance Build ings, Auckland. JOS. A. TOLE, Chairman District Board. March 13,1877. CROWN PRINCESS GOLD MINING COMPANY, (Limited). IN LIQUIDATION. Shareholders are hereby notified that all Calls due must be paid on or before the 17th instant- Calls remaining unpaid after that date will be handed to the Company's Solicitor for collection. W. S. COCHRANiO, ) jIKSbONALD,}^^^ Anckland, sth March, 1877. CROWN PRINCESS GOLD MINING COMPANY (Limited). IN LIQUIDATION. All Claims for Accounts owiag by this Com pany must be sent- in bot'ore the 17th instant, to the Liquidators, Bank Buildings, Auckland. J- "Vv'INIvS, > Liauidators J. y[. MACDONALD, j ljl*uiaators ' Auckland, sih March, 1877. . UNION" bTTacj! GOLD MINING COIvIPAM V (LIMITED). Tenders are hereby invited for the Supply of Mining 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, InsurHce Buildings, Auckland. J. FRIAR CLARKE,



) ]\/[ EAT! M EATI M EAT/ From this Date, and Until Fukthek Notice, FORE - QUARTERS MUTTON WILL BE REDUCED TO 2d. $ Ib. A Large Stock of PRIME MEAT WILL BE Kept in Stock. CORNED BEEF, 3d! SAUSAGES, £D. CHOPS, 4d. This is every day, not only on Saturdays, as heretofore. | G. HULME, ! Butcher, Queen-street. TN BANKRUPTCY. « —■ Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, arranging debtor, SAMUEL COOMBES, of the City of Auckland, Clothier, intends to apply on WEDNESDAY, the 28th day of March, 1877, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Northern District, at Auckland, for a Declaration of the complete execution of a Deed of Arrangement, dated the 9th day of February, 1877, and made between the said Samuel Coombes of the first part; Jamea McCosh Clark and Charles Ceokman McMillan, of Auckland aforesaid, Warekouseman, Credi tors of the said Samuel Cooni bes, of tho second ; part; and all the Creditors of the said Samuol : Coombes of the third part, which said Deed was duly filed in the said Court on the said 9th day of February, 1877. Dated, at Auckland, this 15th day of March, 1877. SAMUEL COOMBES, The Arranging Debtor. Wm. Coleman, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. TO-MORROW. M. JONES & CO. : yVT'ILL sell by public auction, on the T T Premises of Sydney Smith, Chemist, Queen-street, next Anchor Hotel, at 11 o'clock sharp, The Whole of STOCK-IN-TRADE of DRUGS, CHEMICALS, Chemist Bottles, Fixtures, Glass Cases, Counter, Gas Fittings, &c. MONDAY, MARCH 19. 1000-ACRE FARM, PARISH of AOTEA GREAT BARRIER. R. ARTHUR HAH liaoii favoured with instructions to sell by auction, at hia Mart (Land Depar tment), on Monday, March 19, at 12 o'clock noon, :' 1000 ACHES of FIRST-CLASS LAND, being | Allotment sof 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. nnHE Subscribers have received instruc- JL tionsfromß. Walker, Esq., who is leav ing for England, to sell at his residence St George's Bay Road, on Wednesday, 21st inst' commencing at 11 o'clock, ' The Whole of his Valuable Household Furniture, Trichord Pianoforte. . Further particulars in f nture issue. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MARCH 22. TWO COMFORTABLE COTTAGES AND ALLOTMENTS, BROOKVILLE. PTIHE subscribers have received instruct. JL 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, ecl ' HIS VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY AT BROOKVILLE, PONSONBY comprising— ' Lot I—Allotment 41, 33ft. frontage to English street, on which is erected a substantial and well-built Cottage, containing five lofty rooms, fitted with cupboard, two fire places, tank, &c., and commandino- an ex tensive iminterrnp ted view of the harbour LOtw^ tnr. en£ «. 33ft. to English-street, with the Cottage thereon, thoroughly well built, containing five large rooms; also commanding an extensive view of the Lot3-Allotments 47 and 48, each 33ft. to George-street, fenced and planted. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON Auctioneers. TUESDAY, MARCH 20. " IMMIGRANTS' SURPLUS STORES, Ex Ship 'Oxford. 1 E. & H. ISAACS TTAJ E*>een favoured witix ordefs from shaS DAY next 'the2oth inatanfatlf^ock A CHOICE and large assortment of the abova well-known quality of their PROVISIONS &c viz., Preserved Swiss Milk, Preserved Meats' Flour (casks and barrels),' Cofl^OatoSj! Rice, split Peas, moist Sugar, Tea, Preserved Onions and Carrots, Preserved Potatols Molasses, Suet, Lime, cases Limehri™ S Butter, Refined Floulf Arrowroot ' Sago Tapioca, Pearl Barley, Mustard, Pepper Lo£f* Sugar, Candles, Beef Tea Mutton and Chicken Broth, Extract of Meat, Linseed Meal? o£S Acid, Carbonate of Soda, etc., etc. arDOIiC Also, li-cask Rum, Cases of Port. Sherry Clarpf and Champagne. Uiil E. & H. ISAACS, ___^__________^ Auctioneers. MONDAY, MARCH 10. At 12 Noon. GRAFTON~ROAD. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, TANKS R. ARTHUR H ALm eeM\. s faX^ red l vith in »tmctions THE HAYMAKKET. At 2 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. , THURSDAY^MARCH 22T . 'THE REMUERA YARDS, F oß»t£^S Yards >o* 130WelMS?e CattIo'^^W R ikato ft n«i •100 Fat Sheep and Lambs Dairy Cows, Store Cattln Fat and Store P7g S . lo _ alfrelTbuckland. TUESDAY, MARCHIoT^ And Following Bays. C I T V M A l\ t. GENERAL &BAPE&Y, CLOTHING, GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell i' on^A a'nc^ o\^th^ Ci\ y Majrt» on Tuesday, the 20th March, at 11 o clock. ««owjr, A LARGE PARCEL OF NEW ANT* , SEASONABLE DRAPERY. tf For Unreserved Sale, Termg at Sale,