having been first ordered out of Court. He pointed out that under the Harbour Board Act of 1574 it was laid down that 1 owners of property injured by the Reclamation Works were entitled to com pensation, and the Act plainly set out the method by which such compensation was obtainable. Ho would also submit that in estimating tbe amount of such compen sation the plaintiff had a right to take into consideration, not only the present value of the property, but its value looked at from the probable uses to which it might be put at a future time. Mr Tyler paid be should object to any such prospective value being put upon the land. He would quote the case of one Beckett, recorded in the Lav,- Journal, to shew this.

Mr Hesketh said he should quote Rcgina v. Brown, to shew exactly the opposite. (laughter.) ~ . Mr Russell paid it might save time if it was thoroughly understood, that the Board wished the case to be understood as a par ticularly aggravated one. They did not wish to prove any denial of the water frontage being taken away, or that any road frontage, or any other frontage was "iven in lieu of it. They admitted every thing, and simply wanted to know the amount of their liability.

Mr Hesketh said, then it would only rest with the jury to hear the evidence, anil determine from that, on what principle the compensation should be assessed. The opening of the learned Council was often interrupted by the legal gentlemen on the other side, who objected that Mr Hesketh had no right to insist upon the value of the laud to the Harbour Board, after it had been reclaimed, as having something to do with the estimation of the amount of com pensation. The Court adjourned at one o'clock for one hour.

Alexander Wright, plaintiff", deposed that iic was formerly a carpenter and builder, and had resided in Auckland for more than 37 years, lie was the owner of the freehold of allotment 24, sec. 25, for which he claimed compensation, as being deprived of the water privilege thereto, in consequence of the contemplated action of the Auckland Horboi.tr Board. He pur chased the allotment in the year 1549, at the Government land sale, with the view of holding it, and not with any idea of selling it for a profit. He originally intended it for a ship-building yard. Mr Howie, ship-builder, of Wangarci, offered to lease the land for a long term at r. good rent, which he declined to accept having other views of his own in respect of the laud. During the last 15 years he had frequent offers for the land, but he still declined to sell as he believed that it would become of very great value. He considered the land to ba well worth the full amount lie clamed for compensation, viz., 10 years purchase at the rate of £200 a year. . Mr Watson, builder, was of opinion that this was its fair value. If he'hnd any option in the matter, he would not sell at all, but Jie understood that the Harbour l' Board had power to take it from now whether lie was willing or not, so that he could only claim compensation for its value. Under these circumstances his was a hard case. It was the water frontage, in his opinion, that rendered it so valuable, and as the town of Auckland was extending in the direction of his allotment, and business people were eagerly seeking portions for workshops and factories, with access to the water, he looked forward to the allotment with sonic interest as likely to prove of great benefit to his famiiy. Plain tiff went to considerable expense in putting up a stone wharf on the sea-boundary of his Hobsou-street land; he had carted from the Newmarket quarry, all the stone and building material, which he intended to use, and which, exclusive of his own labour and working, .cost him in cash £100. Had lie not possessed the water frontage, and had himself not worked constantly, the wharf would have co.-t him at least £200. He had also spent consid erable time in strengthening and repairing the wharf.

The following witnesses are summoned to give evidence for the plaintiff: Jno. Lowe, C.E., George Cozens, F. N. Lally, J. Men zies, Jas. Baber, F. W. Hammond, 11. Dickson, W. Anderson, J. N. Brigham. The following are the defendant's wit nesses : Messrs A. Buckland, R. H. Stevenson, W. S. Cochranc, R. Arthur, Morton Jones, J. M. Lennox, B. Tonks, W. Aitkcn.

From this formidable list, it is evident the case will not be decided this afternoon')

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. THE TE AROHA EMBROGLIO. The Olvmenmvi natives, " who hold the fort" overlooking the River, near the junc tion of fche Waihou and Ohinemuri streams, have received a reinforcement of nearly 40 natives from Tarapipipi's settlement, on the jPiako River. The steamer Pearl has been chartered as gunboat, and guards the river. Watch spears are hoisted at the masthead, ttnd flagstaff, and the Maori, ensign is flying. The Pearl went up Piako on Saturday to the Tarapipipi settlement and came down on Monday with the chief Tarapipipi and Hori Te Kooti and about HO natives. They were joined by a few others at Shortlaud and proceeded to the pah at Ohinemuri. A message was sent yesterday to the Hon. Native Minister ask ing hiittto come down and arrange the terms of°settlement of the dispute between the tribes. Mr Mackay is expected on the scene to-day to assist in arranging terms of settlement of tlie dispute., CRUSHING^

Caledonian (Mclnues's) 45 ozs 5 dwts ; Caledonian (Herevcl's) 37 ozs 13 dwts ; Inverness (Schoiield's) 35 ozs 14 dwts ; City of London (John's) 46 ozs L"> dwts ; Kunumi Hill (DcibVs) 11 ozs 17 dwts 12 grs.

COROMANDEL, this day.

Union Beach, —Seven hundred and eighty pounds of specimens arc in hand this morning. Seventy four pounds were taken from the Green Harp leader, and eighty from the foot level. There is nothing of importance in other mines. The Elsinore sails to-night.

RACE ENTRIES.

DUNEDIN, *this day.

Entries for the Dnnedin Autumn Meet ing show a considerable falling off from last year and the previous year, there being only 109 against 129 in 1876, and 114 in 1875. The Publicans' Handicap shews decrease of six. The Hurdle Race has (.same number of entries as last year, jockey Club Handicap shows five less. The Novel Race has two more than last .year ; Steeplechase three less. The Flying Handicap shews ten less. The only Cup horses that have not been entered for some of the above Sraces are :—Amaranda, Firestone, and Glenstee (filly), so these are tolerably certain not to accept for the big race. _ The only candidates whose names are conspicuous by their absence are Lady of the Lake (filly), Glenstee (filly), Lady Ellen (colt), Rose >,iaary, Hope, Lady Lee (filly by Stormbird), L Sir Charles (raare filly by Ellerington), C*Mftster Rowe (mare .Stormy Petrel), Miss Elswick, Tasso, Corruption, Becky Sharp, Wrangler, Songster, Lav^ Reinich, Rccotcre, Purerekanui, and _ Ladybird (colt). This leaves nine possible accep tances for the Three Year* Old Stakes. OVe publish this telegram as received. "Tlie pedigrees me eomewhai doubtful—

in Dunstan district asking Mr Pyke to resign his seat in the Assembly, stating that if he declines it is the intention of the memorialists to ignore him in his position as member of the House, and to entrust future requirements in the hands of some honour able member on whom they can rely for truthfulness and proper motives. In Kawarau Riding a memorial asking him to resign his seat in the County Council is being got up.

The English Cricketers at Canterbury.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

El&glislL SSlovsa out for Seventy. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. Al'TEfl lunch yesterday the cricket match was continued. The All England Eleven innings concluded with the following result :— Jupp, c Fuller, h Frith ... ... 4 Charlwood, bFrith ... ... ... 7 Selby, b Sweet 0 Ulyett, c Fowler, b Sweet 3 Greenwood, c Neilson, 1) Frith ... 4 Shaw, b Frith 3 Avmitage, c Socretnn, b Sweet ... 3 Eunnett, c Alpe, b Frith ... ... 0 Lilly white, b Frith 0 Hill, runout 23 Southerton, not. out ... .. ... 17 Ryes 4, leg byes 2 ... ... 6 Total 70 The Englishmen took the Jield at live o'clock. Canterbury Eighteen. —First Innings, Leach, b Ulyett 3 Corfo, st Jupp, h Shaw ... ... f> "Watson, b Shaw 9 Stevens, not out ... ... ... 6 Ollivier, 1) Ulyett 1 Gociby, not out 0 Byes 1, leg byes 2 ... ... 3 Total (for 4 wickets) ... 27 Bowling Analysis. Frith, 1.-14 balls, 36 overs, 22 maidens, 23 runs, 6 wickets ; Sweet, 128 balls, 32 overs, 11 maidens, 34 runs, 3 wickets ; Fuller, 14 balls, 3 overs, ] maiden, 7 runs, 1 wicket. There were SOOO people on tiie ground.

To-Day.

The weather "was very lino, i>ut rather strong north-west wind. There was ;i large attendance. Play commenced at 12.30, Stevens and Godly, the two not-outs, appearing at the wickets. Ulyctt com menced bowling to Stevens, who broke ground by a neat, drive off the third bull for one Shaw resumed bowling at the other end. Stevens cut him for a single. Six maidens followed .successively. Godby commenced scor ing- by driving Shaw for one, but the first ball of UJyett's next over bowled his middle stump. 80-5-1. Secretan filled the vacttucy, and played the remainder of the over carefully. Stevens cut Shaw for one. Secretan made a splendid cut, and scored 3, but the next over Shaw had revenge by clean bowling Seeretan —3.~>-d'-3. Alpe succeeded, but oft" the first ball gave Emmett clifliuult chance, which was well taken with the left hand—3s-7-0.

11. W. Moore filled the vacancy. A leg bye was inn, and then Moore broke his duck by bitting Ullyett to leg for 1, but the first of Shaw's next over sent his bails fly ing. 37-S-l.

Canterbury desponding. S'veet, tin .sliigger look Moore's place, played two of Shaw's shapely, and was then clean bowled. 37-9-0. Neilson now came in. The next over but one Stevens put the ball into Shaw's hands at slip. 37-10-10. Neilson drew his first blood, by cutting Shaw for a single. A.shby followed suit off Ullyett. Neilson made a single, and then Ullyett dismissed Ashley with a trimmer. 41-11-1. Canterbury feeling very down. N. 11. Moore, filled the vacancy. Nielson got a single oil Shaw, but in Ullyctt's next over he played one in to his wicket. 42-12-*. Sampson joined Moore. The latter scored one, and Sampson cut Shaw splendidly for three. Moore thus made a single and a brace off Shaw, and Sampson two and three by beautiful hits off Ullyett, eliciting loud cheers. He next hit Shaw to leg for two, and single to each man, then scoring became stronger, the bowling line, and fielding splendid, especially by Selby and Shaw. Three maidens were bowled, and then Sampson made a single, but the second ball of Shaw's next over lowered his bails—s9-13-12.

J. Fowler (the Captain) succeeded Samp son, and was clean bowled by Shaw the first ball. 59-14-0. D'Emden joined Moore, but the partnership was of the shortest, as the first ball of ullyett's next over sent Moore back to the pavilion, 59-1"-:*, Canterbury again despondent. Fuller came in next, and a leg-bye was nil, Fuller then cut Shaw for one, and another leg-bye was run. Fuller following thia up by hitting Shaw splendidly for 2. Canter bury's hope of beatingEmxlnnd's 70 reviving. Fuller cut Shaw and foolishly attempted to run, but Hill returned the ball splendidly, and Fuller retired. 64-16-3. Firth rilled vacancy. D'Emden and Firth pliyeclone over of Shaw's, but lost his bails to next. 65-17-0.

The players adjourned at 2 p.m. for ]uncl'» Canterbury is thus 5 runs behind in the iirst innings.

HOKITIKA, Monday evening. North v. South." The teams for Carbine North and South Match are : For North, 4.—McLean (Auck land), Sykes (Thames), Littlewood (Wanga "uxii), Cninmins(Wanganui) ; Sellars (Napier). Aggregate scores, 1555. For South, 5— Hill, Strange, Kettle, Mitir, and Fox. Aggregate scores, 1496. Sixth Rifle Match. The match, is fiinished. The winners are— Paynter (Nelson), Ist prize, £10 ... 121 Yates (Auckland), 2nd prize, £8 ... 115 Willcox (Otago) 3rd prize, £5 113 Smith 112 Gibbons, 4th prize, £5 ... ... ... 112 Keefe (Tauranga), 6'tli prize, £3 ... 110 Murray (Thames), 7th prize, £2 ... 110 Ross (Wanganui) Sth prize, £1 ... 100

The Championship.

Payates? of kelson Takes the Belt.

The following is the result of the Cham pionship of tho rifles :—

Lieutenant Paynter (Stoke, Nelson Riiles), receives belt, gold medal, and £40 ' ... 373

Private Richardson (North Dunedin Rifles), N. R. A. silver medal and £25 370 Private H. Harding (Oamaru Rilles), gold and silver medal ami £12 ... 364 Sergt Achison (Riverton Rifles), medal and £10 ... 881 Private Anderson (Clutha Rifles), prize £8 351 Sub-Lieut. Willcocks (Clutha Rifles), prize £5 .... .... ... ... 360 Private J. Kccfe (Tauranga) ... ... 351) Private Millsop (Forest Rifles) Waiuku) 359 Private Yates (Auckland) ... ... 357 Corp. Smith (I)unedin City Guards).., 355 Corporal Pen-in (Christchurch) ~. 352 Sergt. King (Oamaru) 352 Private Danes (Westland) ~., ~, 351 Sergt. Chapman (Engineers, Christ church) 249 RIFJvE MATCH—NORTH V. SOUTH. The teams iov t)je Rifle Match are : For the North :—Koefo, YataSj Murfay, Mslh sopp, Campbell, Jitty, GiboonSj Partington, iimg (Wsiuku), C],arke, Trs totals scores }n the CfeaiftpiaiWiiß s 9lS«*pt% aj;« W&i Sqv tin $&%K '

The South Island team includes : Payn ter, Richardson, Harding, Acheson, Anderson, Willcocks, Smith, Pearce, King (Oamaru), and Davies. The scores amount to 3599. EXTRA RIFLE MATCH. Ist Extra Match (Moving Targets). Range, 200 yards ; Targets, 0' x 2 feet; centre, 2 feet across ; targets to be moved to and fro in rear of the target platform; time, two minutes ; one point added for each hit. PRIZES.—Ist Prize £7 ; 2nd Prize £6 ; 3rd Prize £4 ; 4th Prize £3 ; sth Prize £2 ; 6th Prize £1. The extra rifle match began at 5.30 this morning, and finished at 10.30. Paynter (Nelson), Ist prize, £7 ... 60 Oakcy (Taranaki), 2nd prize, £6 ... 53 Pore '(Auckland), 3rd prize, £4 ... 52 Foloy, (A.C.) 4th prize, £3 46 Sunley (Nelson) sth prize, £2 43 Tresseder (Otago), 6th prize, £1 .. 39 The weather is looking very threatening again. Heavy showers commenced falling about 11 o'clock, when the Rifle Marksmen Match began. It is now progressing.

POUT CHALMERS, this day. .Sailed : Calypso for London with 24 passengers, 4,744 bales of wool, and 8 package's of sundries, 6 casks of tallow, and 4,oSGozs gold.

HON. G. MCLEAN.

DUNEDIN, this day.

The Hon. G. McLean leaves for Wellington to-morrow. Yesterday he made a distribution of otlice accommodation. The greater portion of the Government building's lias been allotted to the Supreme and Resident Magistrates Courts and Lund Department. THEATRE IMPROVEMENTS. The proprietor of the Queens Theatre intends to spend .-6500 in providing a dross circle. M AC AN DRE VV TESTIMON IAL. At a meeting of the Macannrcw Testimonial Committee last night, £320 was subscribed by seventeen or eighteen persons then present. Mr Anderson is making- arrangements for the appearance in Dunedin of Lyatrir's Opera Com pany. STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY. The balance sheet of the Standard Insurance for the past six months, shows that £28,78!) has been received from premiums, and £1227 from interest and transfer fees, making a tola 3of £30,01(5. The losses and expenses of manage ment amount to £25,012, leaving a net. profit for six months of £500."'. The directors recommend the balance to be employed as follows :—A divi dend nf !)d per'share, the amount thereof, and £1875 to be carried to credit of capital accounts, remaining £101-1 to remain to credit of profit and loss. The capital would then stand £33,125, reserve fund as at present, .-€5810., and the avail able balance £1011, total, £12,760 or 17s 2d per share.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The announcement that 2\lr Emmet, the emi no.nl actor and composer, was to appear at the Thoutro Royal last evening:, was responded to by a largo audience. The comedy of the even ing was " Phil, the Foundling," the hero being of that roving erratic character which icives ample scope for the due play of Mr JOmmi't's versatile powv.ru as an imitator of personal and national peculiarities, and as a musician of no common merit. We have previously referred to she nature oC this comedy, which ha.s already won more than a colonial reputation. This evening Mr Emmet wi'l represent " Frit/.," in " Our Ger man Oouein,'Vhich some persons think isthnchef d'ce.vrc of Mr Emmet's representations. It should. be mentioned, to the credit of the orchestra, that, the music is of a very choice description, including a number of Mr Emmet's own com position.-;.

Australian News.

(PER S.S. ROTOItUA)

Levy, the celebrated cornet player, is giving a series of concerts in Sydney to crowded houses.

Mr and Mrs Bates are playing at the Theatre Royal, Sydney.

The heat has been so terrilic of late in Australia that sunstrokes were of common occurrence.

Frederick Bloomticld, a jockey at Owen's stables, Newcastle, was kicked in the stomach by a horse and died the same night. The " Liberals " of Victoria arc holding large public meetings and organizing a plan of campaign for the forthcoming elections. Their programme is a land tax to burst up the big estates, increased protection, a property lax, and throwing open more land to miners.

The shareholders of the second Emerald Hill and Sandridge Building Society have decided to discontinue the prosecution against John Lord, their late defaulting secretary.

A gunsmith, named Davies, committed suicide by hanging himself in the Glenelg Institute.

Mr Berry, the leader of the Opposition in the Victorian Assembly made a speeilic charge of corruption against Sir Charles McMahon, the Speaker, which he subse quently withdrew and apologised for. Murders by the blacks, in North Queens land, are being frequently committed.

COONABARABRAN.

Monday. A girl, 12 years old, daughter of Mr Angus M'Grogor, farmer, was outraged and murdered on the night of February 19th, near Ulamambri, New South Wales. The corpse was found with the face battered, the nose bitten off, and a rope round the neck. It was surrounded by sheep. A shepherd has been arrested.

THE PILOT SERVICE.

(To the Editor of the EVENIXG STAR}. Sir,—As the Pilot Service appears to be an cn^rossine subject with the. public just now, more particularly with those who know or have occasion to know, Iras about it than " those concerned," I feel impelled to write to you about a matter that came to my knowledgft within the last few days, particularly as your motto about " thfi wrong, &c," seems to apply. The "Herald" of the 19th, in the report of the arrival of the Wanaka says that fully an hour was wasted outside waiting for the pilot boat; and also as it has been currently stated that the .said vessel was not boarded until she was inside the North Head. Now. sir, as I have proof, the above statement and report is to cay the least enormous, and much calculated to injure those connected with the Pilot Service, and I beg to lay the. facts of the case before you, as they have came to my knowledge:—Tho Wanaka was boarded by the pilot about two miles north of Rangitoto Reef, at 8.30 p.m. That less than 20 minutes elapsed from the time the steamer's rocket was sent up (which was immediately answered by the " flash light" from tho pilot boat), until the pilot was on the deck of the steamer. So far so good. I havo only another remark to make regarding the Pilot Service, as an old resident and observer of most thing's that transpires at the North Shore. It is this : That from the chief, than whom a more conscientious and experienced pilot and gentlemen does not exist, to any one of the boatmen, they all show a most laudable desire and anxiety to do their duty in the service they are employed. I will further remark that from the manner and sources the "Herald's" reporter is reported to gain his information on boarding vessels, there can be no doubt some slight dis crepancies must occasionally arise.—l am, &c> Look Out.

(Certificate). Auckland, 21st February, 1877. This is to certify that the s.s. Wanaka was boarded by the pilot on Sunday evening, jvt 845 p.m., about one mile north of Rangitotq Reef.—l). McKEXZrE, Chief Officer.

ACCIDENTAL IMMERSIONS. — THE SCENE AT THE DEPARTURE OF THE ZEALANDIA.

AN exciting scene was viewed last night by those who went down the wharf to see the Zealandia, oiF to Sydney. It appcarsthat just; us the stage was bein^'hauled in. two or three rou'^h looking fellows, very intoxicated, tried to f,'et on board, It was reported that they were miners who had booked to Auckland, but who, finding things here not so bright as they antici pated, wished to go on to Sydney. Seeing thoiv condition, and knowing they had not hooked passages, the officers ordered them ashore, whereupon some of their companions, who were, already on board under the same cirounintancf's took their part, and tried (Q get tl;pm over tho' gangway. This led tq a scrimmage, 'which resulted in throe liien, including two of tha inebriates, falling Into tho Water, between the wharf and tha vessel, where their position was very critical. With impulsive, but ill advised zeal, one of the ship's butchers immediately ,i umped in to the rescue, but as ho could hav&ly keep hin^cjf afloat, he did ucit do inuoh good. Tho butcher's example proved infectious, for almost, imniiKiiatcly three'ether men jutnped in, TJwrc were thus suvon in the water at the sauis Mmc; a,ti<l tt WOMefl $8 S' nothing Hut $ miracle

The people on the wharf watched the struggles of the immersed with breathless interest, and it was with some difficulty that several more were restrained from plunging in. Fortunately some men were fishing from a boat alongside the Thurland Castle on tho other side of the wharf, and those, hearing the cries of "man overboard." now appeared on the scene, and effected the rescue of the whole number. One or two were in a very exhausted condition when hauled up.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

National Bank—Buyers, (ios. South British Insurance— Buyers, 80s. National Insurance—Buyers, 30s. Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £13 12s 6d ; sellers, H'lQ. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 3Gs Gd ; sellers, 375. Now Zealand Insurance—Buyers, 'JOs ; sellers, 92s Gd. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile (old issue —sellers, !)ss. Union Sash and Door Company (old) — Buyers, £7 10s. Moanatairi—Sellers, 15s. Queen of May—Buyers, 7s Gd (double). Union Beach—s2s Ud to 55s ; buyers, 55s ; sel lers, 57k Od. Kuranui Hill—Buyers. -Is od. J. Newman, Chairman.

THE EVENING STAB, TUESDAY, FEBRUARYI37, 1877.



J& ff £\ TO £100.—An active man with 3&o.J>^.r from £50 to £100 will loam of very profitable investniont.-^S. Vaile, Land and Com mission Agent, Shortland-strcet, next the Post oflice. BOARD and Residence for two Single Gentlemen in a private family.—Apply to JI. E. Partridge, Tobacconist;, Queen-street. n OTOUiSES now on Sale on very easy • • JLJL terms, from £05 upwards !!—C. Wil liamson, Vulcan Lane. ICHOR SALE, a Bargain, about' 6 Acres _B_ of Land, corner of Richmond Road and tho seu.—Apply to T. B. Hill, Chemist, Victoria street. NGLNE FOIi~SALE.—One Inverted Vertical Cylinder, 7 x 12, with or without tubular boiler; one Small Double Cylinder Steam Winch.—Yeoman's, Boilermaker. 4?OP£ CASH, BALANCE at iss. per rSta1 rxJ9* week.—A neat .r>-roon}ed Suburban Cottage, with allotment 33 x 100, good well.—S. Vailo, Land Agent. ■4&&£b CASH > BALANCE by Weekly r#&<>.P\¥ Payments.—A Pretty 'Surburba'n Villa of 5 rooms.— ti. Vaile, Estate Agent. j£?"l' O Kr~ so° ACRES of First-clans oW-M-. /W'JJp Land, only 15 miles from Auck land.-^. Vailo, Land and Estate Agent. X«F| ~fk{i GASH, BALANCE as agreed. -sbw'. H- \ y >-/ A 5-roomed Cottage at Spring bank, with allotment .10 x 100, good well.—S. Vaile, Hou«e, Land, and Estate Agent. J7IOK SALE, a 5-roomed Verandah Cot tage, commanding a line view, freehold allotment, oui-buildings, never-failing well, flower and Kitchen garden. Cameron-street, Springbank, Ponsonby. ] Jrice, £200. Terms easj^c-Knquire at McKinstrcy's, Grocer, Pou sonb/Koad. "| r j"TOil SALE, Ik'oson's Island, 350 acres, 'l' ii good House and out-bnildingw, fruit ..r.i-:!'!], i.he T;c.-l anchorage, one mile, from Uor'Tiiiinilnl, suitable for sheep, cattle, and iigrii-.ull urc, tho timber adapted for boat buiJd ii'.-v. J'lTiiiß easy.—Apply to W. Ail.ken, Short land-street. TCpOU SALE, the Lwikc of 7 years' Good u.? will and Furniture oi' a l'»cstauran£ at Ooromandel. doing a good business; rent very moderate.—Apply to .T. M. & .1. Mowbray, Land Agents, Queen street. fJTOi t SALK, afc Mount St. John, the X comfortable Family Residence, contain ing 10 rooms, now in the occupation of Mr. Aicken, O.K.— Samuel Oochriuie and Son. band Atrenis. Forfc-Kt.ri'ot.. |jlOi: SALE, the Cutter formerly called .R.. the "Polka." now known as the "Secret," as she lies on Onehunga Beach. She is in thorough repair, and capable of carrying 7000 to 8000 feet timber. Price, £(i 0 nett cash.—Apply to \V. Barr, Beach, Onehunga. nno LET, a substantial 10-roomed House _i. in Grey-street, admirably adapted for a Private Hoarding House, opposite Crown Hotel. —Mr. 11. Neale, Grey-street. TO LET, convenient Offices, situate in the best part of ShorUand-street.—Apply to fico. W. Jones, Royal Insurance Offices. nn<) LET, n 4-roomori Cotfa;?c ; rent, 7s. _&. week.—Mi\ Rogers, foot ol; Grey-street. TVTOI ITH S!IORE.- Two Cottages to Let. JJ^ —Apply to R & It. Dueler, House Agents. npO LET, those extensive Premises at JL corner of Queen and Kdwardes-streets, suitable for a Coal and Firewood Yard, or Livery Stables Engine, Boiler, &c., lixed on the premises, and in thorough working order. Will bo sold cheap to v good tenant.- Apply to Ooupl'ind & Co., Produce .Merchants. MnpO LET, a Grocer^ House and _S_ Shop, ton of llobsoh-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on. -Apply to N. McCulskyi top of Hobson^ street. TO BE LET, upon favourable terms to an eligible tenant, a comfortable Cottage* with many advantages of position.—Apply early to F. W. Lally. Land and Estate Agent, Short land-Ftreet. A HOUSE To Let in Soafield View. Apply at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. Immigration Office, 2Gtii February, 1877. rgiENDEKS will be received at the above J_ Office, up to noon of MONDAY, sth March next, for the following Supplies and Services at the Immigration Depot, at Auckland, for the period ending 31st December, 1877 !— Groceries, &c, ■ Vegetables Cartage Burials Cleaning Cesspools Sweeping Chimneyed Forms of Tender to be had on application at the Immigration Office. EDWARD L. GREEN, Immigration Officer. Civil Commissioner's Office, Auckland, 17th February, 1877 TENDERS will be received at this office until FRIDAY, 16th March next, for the Erection of School Buildings at Wnikarej Bay of Islands. Plane and specifications can be seen at this office. H. T. KEMP, Civil Commissioner. -: ■■■^xaacasmnm p\ I T V ii A T E S, Town Clerk's Office, jVtj, <>•> Notice is hereby given that all fl»*" . -j,,? {(• , the second lialf-yearly < liilJ-jCt".'* ;*£> jncuiumg \\*'ii-pi-\w<-,i'ic-q ti»t" - jii ot General and before tbe list T™ <r r^uire to be Paid i^tpimveV?B -/of March-next, to enable Bglf names being placed on the Burgess P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. fp O BUILDERS Tenders for the Erection of a School-house at Newmarket for the Board of Education, will be received by the undersigned, at his office, Shortland-stwct, Auckland, until -1 p.m. on MONDAY, sth March next. Plan and specification to be seen on applica tion. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. To TIjTl d e~r s. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of FRIDAY, the 9th of March, for the Erection of a new Wesley an Church at One hunga. Plans, &0., at my office, Queen-street. P. HERA.PATH, Architect. rfiENDEES arc invited for the' Purchase _a. of the Sondwill and the residue of the Lease of the Premises of the American Photo graphic Company, situate in Qneou-strect, Auckland, Stock-iii-Tra.de can be hud at a valuation if desired. All other particulars can be obtained from the Manager, who will receive applications until the 10th day of March, 1877. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.—John McGarri^l'S Manager. nhENDERS are required for Falling, .«. Crosß-otitting, and Delivering about Ten Minion feet of Kauri Timber (round or square) at Awakino, Wairoa, for Kopuru Saw-nuli Co. Specifications can be seen at the office, Port stxpet. ' '- 0 " B tTJE^L D""e'"r'l; •femora will bo voceivsd until noon of the 6th Alai'ch, Jor tne e-roctjon cf a House at Ponannby. It. KKAI,S& SON,



Hollow ay and Garlick thank the public for their very liberal patronage in the past, and beg to intimate tliey are in a better position than ever to supply the wants or their customers. Their large ship ments from England, just unpacked, enables them to oiler for sale many goods quite new to this market. Amongst them are fancy coloured linen damasks, new brocateU cords, wide floorcloths, for rooms, 2s. lid. per yard ; for passages, from Is. lid. ; oilcloths for stairs, &c, from Gd. ; felt carpets, from Is. 7^l. Eight patterns in Linoleum, patent Cork Carpet, unsurpassed for dura bility and comfort. English and colonial made general household furniture, the latter manufactured under the superintendence of It. 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 goods, there is a large assortment of Drapery, Millinery, men's and boys' Cloth ing, at Holloway and Garlick's City Hall Arcade.—[A DVT.]



rM.C. waited last night to meet Private, o but missed him though a mistake. Would still like ira interview. "5J7&7" ANTED, ;i Cabinetmaker, also an y V a'tivo Youth.—Apply .H. Hnin, opposite Governor Bvown Motel. WANTED, a good Gcricnil fSorviint.— Apply n( this ollico. T'XTANTKD, ;i Owm-nil S<:rv;mt. -Ajjijlv y? to Mrs. Wayto, SealloM Uoad. ""OjTANTEiJ to Hejl, some Furniture ? V cheap, suitable for Boarders. - - Vov address apply fit this office. ~^?i7A XT!•:!.), ;i Nur.segirJ, about 14, to TV look niw.v children in the rbiy time, aivl reiurn home nt nighr,.—Apply to Mrs. Alfred Kill,;-, AltWl Ko.ul. XSTANTED, ;i strong L:ul, must bo able H to milk.—Apply to J. K. Walters, New North Road. WANTED, a gooTl! useful Girl for housework. -Apply Mr». Henry i\iills, Alma Villa, Chapel-street. \AT l ' EAT > ] larlcy, &c., for Fowls, at T T Coupland & Co., Produce Stores, Queen street. WANTED, a respectable Girl, about l(i, to proceed with a lady to Hamilton (Waikato). References required.—Apply be tween 10 and 2 o'clock, to Mrs. C. Laishlcy, Kyber I'ass. WANTED, an experienced Nursu&irl.— Mr. llardwie.k, Grocer, Shortland-street. WANTED a LfoiiKumaiM. Uefcronccs rctiuircd. Apply Mrs. G. \V. Binney, Upper Qucui-street. WANTED a respectable sharp youth with ;i good character, who can reckon well, for [he shop. W. H. Dumpier, General Ucalur, Wynd ham-.st.rm, corner of Albert-street. WANTED to Let, in a rising town, a Bakery. To i\ steady man a good open ing.—Apply at this oliiec. WANTED, a thorough competent man to take charge of a Photographic Studio in a Provincial Town. To a really good man liberal terma \vill be offered, or a Partnership illicit be arranged with a suitable person. Colouring, retouching, and stypclling necossarjr, --Apply "L.K.fcS.," Star Olliee. WANTED, Situations by a respectable Girl, aged 18, as Nurse or General Ser vant, in a small family; and a young Girl to nurse a baby.—Address "Mary," care of Mrs. Cox, Fruiterer, Newton. WANTED, a Man Cook for the Wai kato ; wages, £L a week.—Apply itoyal Mail Hotel, Victoria-street. WANTED, a good General Servant; references required.—Apply to Mrs. A. Macdonald, Vincenl-suvet. WANTED, a Boy about 14 or 15 years of age to assist in store. —Apply to Grant and Morton. WANTED, a Man to milk and make himself generally useful.™ Apply at Paterson's Stables, Queen-street. WANTED Known, Gentlemen is Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly repaired; Colouro warranted fast, and not wash on". Dyeing in all its branches done at Edgar's Dyeing and Cleaning Establishment, Wellealey street East, Auckland. Communications by post promptly attended WANTED, Purchasers for a few of Cheavin's Patent Improved RAPID WATER FILTERS, with Lids. The smallest and most useful size, just arrived per Loch Urr. Reduced Prices. These Filters have been awarded no less than fifteen. Silver and two Gold Medals for their superiority overall others. —V/. S. JONES, Manufacturer and Importer of Baddlery, &c, Queen-street. W" "ANTED KNOWN, that we are selling REAL WALNUT DRAWING ROOM SUITES, in Damask and Rep, from S.U 10s.—T. &H. COOKE, Furnishing Warehouse, 67, Queen-street, next Bank oi! New Zealand. WANTED, a respectable Boy to deliver orders.—For address apply to E. Elling ham, Wholesale Grocer, Queen-street. WANTED, by a Youth, a situation in a store. Good references, if necessary. - W.T.C., Star Office. _J WANTED, good Bench Men. Also, ] good Knee Hand. Apply C. Brookes. Blue Boot, Queen-street. A UGKLAND AND NORTH TENDERS FOR SHARES. Tenders are invited for the Purchase of 2000 Shares in the above Company. Tenders to be in on or before MONDAY, the 12th March, addressed to the Directors of the Auckland and North Shore Steam Ferry Com pany (Limited), Bank Buildings, Wyndham street, where further information may be obtained. By order of the Directors. H. W. HEATH, Auckland, February 87,1877. M(i '^-^ gA\YDV S T !l! SAWDUSTMI The Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay, are giving away Sawdust in any quantities. MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit renuivexaents. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM ÜBYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, au4 Aooount Book Mauufoo turer, next/ doo? to Kvkning Star office, Wynohani-street. A UCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUN- Xft. TifiJKKS. A Special Business Mectiajr of the Company I Will be held in the lU'iU-shod on TUSSDaY, tha 2TU.J mstarit, i\l&. y.in. All m.otnbbr.s are r?.uU(!i!:od to ho present, JOHN MOWBRAY, Captain. BOARD & RESIDENCE for one or two i ~i.you,ng Men« in a Private family, in a healthy place, and goad sea view; or two fur nished rooms.—Mx-3. Sh.oppard» Grocer, Parnell. BOARD AND* RESIDENCE foriwo single Gentlemen iv a, private family. For a-^! l.™. i;i? *££!? at this oiiice. '& OR" Breakfast, Dinner, Tea and Supper, j*,'. tts the CAt-K at the aucklano Horn U la supplifid wj',h. ail the Delicacies oi the py Misssp; H*t,Rs and B^!^, l^L ,



~\T O T I G E. I hcroby give notice that the Assessment Court, for the purpose of hearing objections, &c., under tho Rating Act, 1576, for the several districts hereunder named, will be held at tho times and at the places stated opposite their respective names:— DISTRICT. PLACE FOR COURT. TIME OF SITTING. Coromandel Highway Board Dis- Tho Court-house, Coromandel March 6,11 a.m. trict. Tiki Highway Board District The Court-house, Coromandel ~ 6,12 noon. The Mercury Bay Highway Dis- Tho Whitiangi Hotel, Mercury Bay „ 13,12 noon. trict. JACKSON KEDDELL, Judge of Assessment Courts for the above Districts. The Court-house, Coromandel, 19th February, 1877.



AUCKLAND SAVINGS T>ANK 190, AND 192, QUEEN-STREET. [ESTABLISHED 1817.] President : His Excellency the Governor. Vick-Pjrksi oext : W. C. Daldy, Esq. On and after the Ist February next, the BANK will be OPEN for RECEIPTS AND RE-PAY MENT OF DEPOSITS from TEN TO TWO o'clock daily, and on SATURDAY EVENINGS, from SIX TO EIGHT o'clock FOR RECEIPT OF DEPOSITS ONLY. RICHARD CAMERON, Manager. "DECEIVED BY TO-DAY'S SOUTHERN STEAMER: A CONSIGNMENT OF CANTERBURY CHEESE, SENT BY THE PRTZE-TAKER AT THE RECENT SHOW. H. B. MORTON. 23rd February, 1577. I ____^ .. ~fj> OAK I) OF EDUCATIO N. Applications for post of Governess of the Girls' High School should be scjit. in to the mider sig'hed on or before Thursday next, March Ist. VINCENT E. RICE, | Seorotnry. IN B A N X R U P T C Y. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF AUCK LAND, HOLDEN AT HAMILTON. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and in the matter of the Liqui dation of the Estate of Jules George Wir-sox, of Alexandra, Hotel-keeper, a Debtor. At. a Meeting of the Creditors of the above named Debtor, held at the District Court-house, Hamilton, it was unanimously agreed that the i suid Jules George Wilson be forthwith dis chnrged a(u x relieved from all debts provable under the Liquidation. 1 >ated at Hamilton this 21th day of February, ■ 1877. R. D. L. DUFFUS, By this proxy, LEWIS O'NKTLL, Chairman. i Whitakbh & O NaiLL, ! Hamilton, i So'icltors for tho Debtor. <«&&* I?(-'^ WAIUKU SOIREE «S^S-^ ANi) CONCERT. The 8.3. TAM O' SHANTER Will leave the Onehunga Wharf as above im mediately on arrival of 7 a.m. train from Aucli= land TO-MORROW (Wednesday) MORNING, returning after Concert same evening. A. CUNNINGHAM, Newmarket and Onehunga. PURE MILK !! ! PURE MILK !! ! j T. A. BROWN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and suburbs that hi; has made arrangements by which he has secured the whole of 'ho Milk I from the One Tree Hill Estate., Epsom, and he will therefore be able to supply a First-class Pure Article, so necessary to both infanta and adults. Families waited on for orders, A Trial solicited. Address: T. A. BROWN, Epsom; or Messrs. Sfragg & Co.. Theatre Buildings, O.ueen-street. A~~ RCHHILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. A Meeting of the Ratepayers of the above I District will be held in the Newton Hall on ! TUESDAY, 27th February, at 7.30 p.m., to con- '• aider the proposal of joining the Karangahape i District in forming a Borough. E. W. MORRISON, Chairman. ALBERT^BBBBiK& "Hotel queen-strset. The Exfonsivo Additions and Alterations to the above Hotel are now completed, and is without exception the LARGEST and MOST COMPLETE HOTEL in the Colony, A HANDSOME NEW BAR has been opened oh the Ground Floor, and superintended by an Experienced Barmaid. STEWART'S "ALBERT HOTEL, QUEEN-STKEtfT, Opposite the Savings joa-*»' "T" —«———« ~—— Tfl IVE FOUNDS REWARD Five Pounds Reward will be paid for such in formation ns will lead to the conviction of any person or persons killing- or offering for sale any animal or meat unfit for human food. GEORGE GOLDIE, City Sanitary Inspector. Sanitary Inspector's O flics, Feb. 22,1877. LOST, on Saturday, a small Pocket-book, of no use to anyone but owner, containing stamps. The finder will be rewarded by leaving same at this office. LOST, between Symonds-street and Albert-street, a Gold Earring. Ten shil lings reward. —Apply at the Star office. STRAYED, on the 19th instant, two small Pigs. Owner can have them by pay iny expenses.—Brookoide, Parnell. ~Y OST, on Sunday, 25th instant, a Gold JLJ Locket, with piece of chain attached, between the Market Hotel and Catholic Ceme tery.—The finder will receive ss. reward by leaving same- at this orfiT-. T WILL give Five Pounds to any person JL who will simply me with such information as will lead to t/vo conviction of the porsnn or persons Vfho robbed my orchard on the night, of '• riday lust. _ . EDWIN HSSRETH, |" OST, a Brown Leather Purse with a, -v J, omss clasp, containing a sum of money,- JJindci- v/ill be rewarded upon leaving i,ho samo with u.ir. (,i instopltor. Grocer, Queen -street. T" OST, toMJp.y, a Cjlrpenter*s Rtile,*-^ bo paid to anyone leaving the POULTRY FEEDERS caTiSrcHoli OTieenitrl^ Barley at Coupland & Co.'a, "I3AENELL WEBLTSYAN SUNDAY •*» S C II O 0 L. ANNUAL TEA MEETING, On TUESDAY, February 27. Tea on $able at u,J(3ip.rn., attor wmch Adargsaei will be delivered by Revs, kirk, Watkin, Williams.'and others. Tickota, Is. «d, each, to bo had of any of the tfasters, m & p$ j^f w^mwvqiwea-spMfo '



m H E ATEE ROYAL. Manager .. .. R. J. DeLias. Scenic Artist H. N. Thornton. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT! FRITZ! To-morrow (Wednesday) Last Night of the Season! MB. J. K. EMMET leaves for Napior on Thursday, and returns in time to catch the City of Now York. HBox Plan at Upton & Co.'s, Queen-stroet. R. THATCHER, Agent. pIANT! GIANT! GIANT! ONE THOUSAND PERSONS Visited this Mammoth Wonder on Saturday last. Ladies attending Choukiczoe's Levees will bo provided with chairs, and receive every atten tion. Grand Juvenile Day—Saturday next. Evory child will receive a present. II O R A L HALL. THURSDAY. Stii MARCH. HERE, SCHOTT'S GRAXD OVEE AT I C CONCERT. (Under Distinguished Patronage). IIERR SCIIOTT boss to announce that in consequence of his having to score a number of specially selected Operatic Solos, Duets, Con certed Pieces, &c-, for the Orchestra of the Choral Society, for bin Second Introductory Concert, he is compelled to extend the date as above- Plan of Reser red Seats at Messrs. J. Brown and Son's Music Warehouse. TITE R R~~S~CrH O T T, R.A.M.L., J-JL begs to announce that he will receive MUSIC PUPILS on and after MONDAY next, at Mr. Joseph Brown & Son's Music Warehouse, and at the residence of Mr. WooLfleld, opposite St. Matthew's Church. Terms for Pianoforte, Singing, Harmonium, Theory and Composition, on application. I. °- G- T HOPE OF PARNELL LODGE. ENTERTAINMENT, Presbytf.kian School.-room, Paenell, ON WEDNESDAY, February 28, 1877. Doors open at 7.50, to commence at 8 p.m. Tn consequence of the above, there will be no meetintc of the Lodge. H. G. DORIUNGTON, Hon. Sec. |TT NITED METHODIST free church, Tempekaxce Hall, Albert-street. i on t wednesday, february 2s, A PUBLIC TEA MEETING Will be held in the same place. Chairman—Mr. Coupland ; and Addresses by Revs, W. Kirk, R. Taylor, and J. A. Caygill, Messrs. W. Cole, G. Hem us and others. Interspersed with musical selections. Tea on the tables at 6.30. p.m. Tickets-ONE SHILLING. TO-MORROW, 11 A.M. PIANO, LAWN MOWER, FURNITURE &c», &c, &c, R. A R IHUK WILL sell hy auction, at his mart, Queen-street, To-morrow (Wednesday), at 1 o'clock (Furniture Department), Handsome Piano, walnut case, by H. B Rowlands find Son Household Furniture and Effects JJook-casc (jrlass front), Hook-easoand Stand Wardrobe, Canterbury, Marble Waslistftlids Lawn Mowers A Quantity of Fancy Jugs ( in sets General Furniture. Monday, march &, farm in the paddock, wainui. cottages, onehungaand PANMURE, &c, &c., &c., The subscribers have received instructions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, March 6, at 12 o clock. WAINUI.— A Farm of 110 acres in the Paddock, fronting the Great North Road adjoining Mr McConncll's property, and being lot 40, Parish of Waiwera, has been all fenced, and under cultivation; there are about 60 acres of bu«h. A house of nine rooms (34 x 57) well built, and a three-roomed cottage are erected on the property, which has lately been occupied by Mr G. B. Hair, and is situated about 2 milea from the Orcwa landing place and 25 miles from Auckland, ONEHUNGA—The unexpircd term of lease about 8A- yoars, of Allotment 12, section 20, village of Onehunga, corner of Princes and Market streets, containing quarter of an acre, on which ar« erected two cottages, now let at 8s per weefe, PANMURE—Lot, 3tl, section 3of the village, ono acre with cottage ihereon, situated opposite the Police Station, now occupied by Mr Siiou, and known as Mr Brennan's. For further particulars apply at Dnke of Edin burgh Hotel, Panmure. PARISH OF WAIRAU, Maungaturoto-iO acres. P"\nn? H o °t F-n Pi RAHAKI' County of Mawdea —Allotment 00,;39 acres. PARISH OF AOTE A, Great Barrier—Par fc at Allotment 136,120 acres. «"r"-* ran, as SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MARCH 1. mHE subgc^'oer haa received instruo w= -my?*"9 J sell< at Onehunga. near Harding ions? #o" cJ> on Thursday, Ist March, at 12 noon, _. t e WHOLE of the FURNITURE, KITCHEN UTENSILS, &c, of the late Mrs. Kendel. GEORGIfsiBBIN, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, MARCH 2. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE IRON SAFE, OFFICE FURNITURE MUSICAL BOX, &c. THE subscribe) i will sell by auction, at the Mart, F( rt-street, on Friday, the 2nd March, at 11 o'clock, Household Furniture, Cedar Office Table and Pigeon Holes, Ofllce Chair (horsehair), Iron Safe, Copying Press, Music Box (* tunes). x SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. B^TONKS ircTcAßi FRIDAY, MARCH. 0, BRICK HOUSE, ALBERT - STE^ET For Removal. ' B. TONES & CO. TTAVE been instructed by Mrs. ifasbu J> JL tosh to rcU on the grniud, near Uocle Works, on Friday, at 12 o'cloVs: noon, Brick Dwelling-House, for iff mediate removal. in consequence of inprovouwst now rjoina; carried out. WEDNESDAY,' NOOiS. ONEHUNGA, HOUSE HO L D J? VRNIT U& H, COW, PIG, POULTRY, «fctv. bl Arts tj r i> TXA& been fiiVourotl JJistrllctiolii JLSL from Mr. 8 WlSiaftrta, vtfie la ro^ovinrf t;o Napier, to sell by auotio:, at his rceiUono^i Norman's Hill, Onohuntra. on Wednesday r.3Xt. the 28th February, at 12 o'eloi k noon, • ' Hig Household Furniture .uul .lytfccts, DalW Utcnsila, «*rrt c nTw ig, &c, a goad CoW j g fuu vm% V $fctrV, sjMb> jfJJJJ