ALARM OF FIRE.

Shoetly after nine o'clock this morning, one of the workmen in the employ of Messrs T. and H. Cooke, cabinet makers and up holsterers, whose workshop is situated at the rear of Mr W. Holdsworth's crockery warehouse, Victoria-street, was startled by a spark falling lrom the roof alongside the bench at which lie was working. He gave the alarm to his fellow workmen, and immediately afterwards it was discovered that the roof was on fire. Just about the same time, a lad iv the employ of Messrs Holland and Butler, painters, made a similar discovery. Mr A. Grant, one of the employes of the Messrs' Cooke, rang the firebell, and crowds of startled citizens flocked to the scene. The roof was mounted by Messrs Coleman, George, Hoggard, and Holdsworth, who deluged it with water. There was no blaze, but it was evident from the manner in which the smoke was issuing that the fire had obtained some hold on the building. The meu who had ascended to the roof were assisted by Mr F. Quick, Mr Thompson (manager for Mr Quick), Mr Holland (of the firm of Holland and Butler), and a number of workmen, who passed water from the tanks iv buckets. When the Fire Brigade arrived, about ten minutes after the alarm had sounded, the fire was apparently extinguished, but very little smoke was still issuing from the roof. Several of Messrs Cooke's workmen asserted that the gfire was out, aud requested that the Brigade should not play on the building. Superin tendent Hughes, however, insisted upon doing so, and a strong jet was turned on the roof. This caused great havoc amongst the shingles, which were very rotten, tearing them up in a manner which caused great amusement amongst the spectators. In about two minutes the water was turned off and the fire declared to be out. Amongst the members of the police force who were first on the spot were, Sergeants Martin, Gamble and Clarke, aud Constable Strathearn. A hole about oue foot square has been burnt in the roof, and some slight damage caused inside by the water. The building and contents are insured. We understand that the cause of the fire was a spark from the chimney, which was lighted with shavings, falling amongst the shingles. Another alarm was sounded at about ten o'clock, and this time the fire was found to be iv the same building. A quantity of shavings lying close to the open furnace door had taken fire from a stray spark, and they blazed up rapidly. Mr Holland, assisted by the workmen, extinguished the flames after some trouble. Had the fire been discovered one minute later the build ing would certainly have been doomed. The Fire Brigade, under Superintendent Hughes, turned out, but its services were not required.

PONSONY ROWING CLUB.

A COKTEST between four trial crews of the above Club took place on Saturday after noon. The course was from Freeman's Bay point to the reef at Shelly Beach, distance, one mile. The first heat started at 10 minutes past 3. Two boats started; the Waitemata, crew, W. N. Gudgeon, stroke; F. W. Hemes, 3; W. B. Taylor, 2 ; T. Hauna 1 ; F. Stodart as cox; and the Swiftsure, A. H. Jones, stroke; W. J. Boylan, 3; D. Morpeth, 2 ; T. Owen, 1, with W. Scott at the tiller-ropes. The betting was 3tol on Jones' crew. At the start, No 3 in the Waitemata managed to unship his rowlock, which spilt their chance of winning the race. The Swiftsure led by 4 lengths all the way, and their opponents were uuable to lessen the distance. The next heat started at half-past three. The Waitemata's crew was composed of J.

Brigham, stroke; J. B. Graham, 3; T. Halstead, 2 ; Davis, 1, and F. Stodart, cox. In the Swiftsure were D. Brigham, stroke ; F. Lipscombe, 3 ; G. King, 2 ; C. Daw, 1, with C. Lewis steering. Brigham's crew were fancied by many as the winners, and both boats got away to a capital start. The latter pullers made a long steady stroke, gradually drawing ahead, and won a well contested race by over 4 lengths. After the lapse of about half an hour, the winners of the two heats came to the post for the final struggle, each confident of victory. D. Brigham's men pulled in the Swiftsure, and Jones' four in the Waitemata. A capital start was effected, the Waitemata shewing first to the front. It looked as if it was their race, aud numerous bets were aid on them. The Swiftsure, however, began to forge ahead, and when half the distance had been completed they were fully two lengths in front of the W_utemata,a lead which they increased to 5 boats' lengths on reaching the winning post. The winners of the several heats were loudly cheered by the numerous spectators assembled on the beach and in boats plying about. Thanks are due to Mr J. King, who officiated as judge, also to Mr W. F. Jones, who per formed the duties of starter. We are glad to see this young club make such efforts as they have been doing lately towards encour aging this most manly and invigorating exercise, and we would impress on the resi dents in the district the necessity of support ing such an institution, which will not only afford many pleasantland agreeable afternoons and promote a kindly feeling amongst the membeis of the club and their friends, but tend to promote healthy exercise and agree able recreation. A special boat belonging to the Auckland Rowing Club and offered by its captain, was present during the different contests.

CITY COUNCIL AND HARBOUR BOARD DEPUTATION.

A DEPUTATION from the Harbour Board, con sisting of Mr. J. T. Boylan, the Chairman, and Mr. D. H. McKenzie and Captain Daldy, waited upon the City Council to-day. The Councillors present were Councillors Brett (Mayor), Cosgrave Goldie, Waddel, Fleming, Buchanan.

The deputation being introduced, Mr Boy Jan said the deputation had come in reference to a resolution passed at a recent meeting, " That a deputation should wait upon the City Coun cil in reference to the expense of making roads on the reclaimed land west of Queen-street." Mr. Boylan briefly explained the object of the deputation. He was of opinion that the City were bound to contribute, because the roads had been made wider than was required by the Board at the request of the City. The Mayor said it was clear that they had no power to go outside the boundary. If the Harbour Board would hand over the streets to the City, he should support a motion for expending not only the rates, but something more over them.

A long discussion ensued, after which Councillor Waddell moved, and Councillor Morton seconded, "That the Mayor and the Chairman of the Harbour Board confer together with the object of ascertaining the exact position of affairs." Ultimately the proposal of Councillor Wad del was withdrawn, and the deputation having retired, the Council'Tiad a consultation, and resolved, " That the joint Engineers of both Boards prepare an estimate of the cost of the formation and drainage of all the streets on thefreclamation west of Queen-srreet."

SCHOOL TEACHERS' MEETING.

A meeting of school teachers waß held in the City E-st School on Saturday afternoon; Mr H. Worthington in the chair, for the purpose of considering a testimonial to be presented to Mr R. J. O'Sutlivan, Inspector of Sebools. The chairman stated in his introductory remarks that at a meeting of school teachers, held in his house in Hobson-street on the 17ih November last, it was resolved to ask teachers generally to contribute towards a testimonial to their chief inspector, Mr o'Sulli. an, and circulars to that effect were sent to the district teachers, and met with favourable responses. The subscriptions were limited to 5s and 10s, and the sum subscribed amounted to £63 lis, and after tbe deduction of expenses there would be £55 for the proposed testimonial, and it now remained with the meeting to say what form the testimonial should take. Mr Worthington spoke of the good Mr O'Sullivan had done in connection with his position in various ways, especially in introducing the Btudy of the laws of health, and which, though rather difficult at first, would eventually be of great advantage. It bad been

suggested that books or works of art would be acceptable to Mr O'Sullivan, but of course that must be left to them. _.___.,_. ' ... Rev. James Martin suggested that a gold watch and chain, with a suitable inscription and an illuminated address, would be a suitable present. M I)avies, of Hobsonville, did not agree with Mr Martin's view, saying it was necessary to take Mr O'Sullivan's taste into consideration ; he was a gentleman of culture, and he (Mr Davies) thought the testimonial should be.more in harmony with tho suggestion of the Chair man. After some remarks from Messrs Harrison, Leonard, Le Gallais, Edwards, Stevenson, Miller. Sinclair, and others, it was resolved that Messrs Worthington. Brabazon, Harrison.and Edwards be appointed a committee to consider the testimonial, draw up anaddres3, and fix the day of presentation. A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the proceedings.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAM STOWN, this day. THE MINING INSPECTORSHIP. It is urged that Captain Fraser might be appointed mining inspector, with A W. Carew and J. P. Hall underviewers, in keeping with the policy of economy which the Govern ment profess. THAMES VALLEY RAILWAY. The County Councillors (with one exception) who proceeded to Hamilton to attend a con ference of local bodies re the Thames Valley returned on Saturday. They speak in the highest terms of the hospitality of the Waikato people, and the progress which that fine district is making. Councillor Thorburn remains at Hamilton for a day or two, the guest of Mr. Cox, M.H.R. for the district, . . The Funeral Associations which is projected in connection with the various friendly societies of the Thames, call lor tenders from under takers for conducting funerals as per specifi cations. CATHOLIC ARCHBISHOPRIC OF AUCKLAND. Father Chereyre, who was nominated arch bishop for the Catholic diocese of Auckland, has intimated his intention not to accept the appointment. The eclipse last night was the clearest seen for years. The Prince Imperial have 3 cwt. of picked stone on hand.

COROMANDEL, this day,

LATEST MINING.

Corboy claim.—SO lbs of specimens are in hand. Several parcels were obtained on Saturday, some of them equal to six ounces per pound.

The Royal Oak cut No 1 leader, with a fair show of gold. Tokatea.—There is nothing important from this mine.

Eureka. —The lode in the Corby, traver sing this claim, is likely to turn out very well.

ALEXANDRA, this day.

Some thirty Ngatimiru natives from the Thames have just returned from Hikurangi. They report the meeting was a failure, as Tawhiao was not present, he being away at Kawhia.

The storekeepers' harvest here is now commencing. The first load of wheat down from up-country was offered for sale this morning.

DUNEDIN, this day.

LATEST BETTING.

The betting market has experienced some startling changes since the Cup acceptances came out. Hippo is still hardening in price, and has even touched 2 to 1, but he may be quoted at 5 to 2 ; Ariel came with a rush, and 5 to 1 is the best offer against him, but it is merely a fancy price. Titania was in demand last night, and was backed for a few hundreds at 10 to 1, and more at that figure was wanted ; but none forthcoming. The list of quotatious is 5 to 2 against Hippo, 3 to 1, Ariel; Bto 1, Longlands; 9to 1, Titania ; 6to 1, Templeton; 100 to 10, Orange Lightning; 100 to 8, Punga; 100 to 7, Chancellor ; 100 to 6, Cloth of Gold j 100 to 6 and 3, any others.

WELLINGTON, this day.

MINISTERIAL TOUR.

Messrs Macandrew and Fisher leave hy the Hinemoa on Monday night. Their first port of call wiU be the Buller, subse quently Greymouth, Hokitika, Jackson's Bay, and West Coast ports, going on to the Bluff. •MR BUNNY'S REWARD. It is stated that the Bunny difficulty has been adjusted at last; tnat Mr Bunny has been offered, aud has absolutely accepted the appointment of Commissioner of Annuities. . It is said that Mr Bunny is to be Commissioner of Railway for the North Island as well. He will get about £800 per annum. It is also said that the appointment to the Annuities department was partly caused by its not working altogether satisfactorily under Mr Godfrey Kiught. It has been decided to form a company to work the Golden Point quartz reef near Picton; 2,500 shares have already been taken up. The capital will be in 10,000 shares of £1 each, power being reserved to increase to double the amount if necessary.

RUSSELL, this day.

LATEST SHIPPING.

Arrivals—Mariner, Julia Price, Speedwell, Elsinore, Gem, Thistle, Fawn, and Police man. Sailed —Onward and Whangarei. The Russell church had a narrow escape from Are. The Lamplighter, whilst- lighting the church for the evening service, let one of the kerosene lamps fall, but a number of ready hands being present, it was soon extinguished.

(PRESS AGENCY)

LYTELLTON, this day.

DEPARTURE FOR KAIPARA.

Sailed, yesterday, Circe, for Kaipara.

DUNEDIN, this day.

GREAT TEMPERANCE DEMONSTRA TION.

A Temperance procession was held yes terday under the auspices of the Rev Father Hennebery and the Roman Catholic clergy of Dune-in. Those w£o took part in the procession were the persons, who, during Father Hennebery's mission here have taken the pledge of life long abstinence from intoxicating liquors. The total number was about 1,500. Bishop Moran addressed the assemblage from the terrace above his residence. There was a large crowd gathered, probably numbering 3,000 people. Each of the processioners wore a green sash aud a Temperance medal. Father Hennebery explained that the green color was not to be understoodfas giving the procession anything of a political or even distinctive character. _ He simply chose the green because he liked it. The streets, along which the procession went, was crowded with on-lookers, and at the street corners'large gatherings. EXTRAORDINARY STATEMENT. A statement made by Father Hennebery that there are four million cases of infan ticide yearly iv the United States. This was endorsed by Bishop Moran with the addition of an extra million, and is exciting much comment here, and regarded as most extraordinary hallucination. Mr George McLean, M.H.R., received a unanimous vote of confidence after his address to his constituents at Flag Swamp on Friday night, and at Merton on Satur day night a similar vote was carried unanimously. ___

CALLS AND DIVIDENDS.

Tnß following are the dates of Gold Mining calls, and when dividends are due :— °AI Tookey "10 Feb. 20 LongTunnell 0 0 3 Feb. 28 Bismarck 0 5 0 Mar. 1 Dividends— Alburnia 015 0 Eeo. _ • Union Bank of Australia 2 0 0 Now due Bay of islands Coal Com- , puny 0 10 0 Now due Auckland & North Shore i_-^wU.,__ Ferry Company .. 5% No™. 411. 6 National Bank 6% , Feb. 1

f? On her return from Dunedin, the schooner Gael will load for Levuka, having been charted by Mr. Henry Wilson.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.

MOSES IN EGYPT.

The.arduous nature of the task which the Italian Opera Company has undertaken has not hitherto been fully appreciated. After in. per formances of the last two nigbt3, the teehng left on one's mind is that of absolute amaze ment at the resolution and energy which could engage and overcome the enormous difficulties of these Herculean labours. A fresh opera every evening! F<->w can comprehend what that implies-the work, the assiduity, the temper, the strong physique, and, the foundation of all, large mental endowments, of susceptibility and intelligence—that is, a power to think for one s set, and to receive and interpret the thoughts of others And aiso is required much devotion and self-sacrifice. Who could help reflecting on Saturday night whilst listening to " Moses in Ezypt" how hard it was to expect one person to succ-ed in all personifications, to require any one so to adapt his own mental formation to »he mood and- circumstances of the required character that his own individuality, his own idiosyncracy, shall for the time be merged, absolutely, and completely "Non omnia pos- Bunius oinnes." Garrick was the only person who ever lived who had the power, and it lived and died with him. This strain of thoughts is the result of an attendance on the performance of -'Moses in Egypt" on Saturday. The Compauy presented itself, after a week devoted to works of all varieties of schools of music, with the greatest of all Rossini's labours, the " Moses in Egypt—a production which for its grandeur and wonderful beauty is to the rest of his writings what most musicians hold the " Israel in Egypt" to be to Handel's other works. The subject, of course, is one of the most amazing in the annals of the world. With one exception no such dramatic event ever occurred. The opening scene showed at once that the direction of the opera fully appreciated the importance of their undertaking, and the responsibilities they had Incurred by attempting it. It was admir able, and the grouping Of the chorus, represent ing Midianites and Hebrews, -was most effective. Mose (represented by fe. Ge?ari) was in the midst, and a chorus commenced of graat power—continued through the scene, interrupted at intei .als by monologues from Moses. Here, let it be remarked, once for all, that the singing and acting of S. Cesiri was as nearly as perfect as might be. There was no exaggeration, there was dignified repose, and there was total individual absorption (if the word can be so used). It was evident that he had reflected also on the concomitants, tor the light colour of his hair showed that he was acquainted with the tradition, and had seen the paintings of the great Italian masters. How is it that the painters give eminent members of the Hebrew race light hair, except in the instance of Solomon, and why do they except him? Perhaps for the same reason that Titians put the lilcenes-es of Cardinal Ximenes and Charles the V. into his picture of the supper at Emmaus. The music of the whole of this scene was very beautiful, far above the average of Rossini's music, and that is saying much, and it was quite evident that the audience were in a state of mind which the word "enjoyment" only faintly describes. Afterwards, the thought came again and again, that this scene, including therein, tlie opera as far as the entrance of the Egyptians, was too effectively and powerfully written. To maintain such a high pitch of excellence is impossible. It is said that Handel wrote the overture to the "Messiah" of ex ceeding dullness in order to give the greater effect to the finest recitative in the world, which immediately follows. The thought also occurred that the songs of the Israelites should have had more of the wailings of despair. The nation had been in abiect bondage for many generations, and peoples who have thus suffered have always had their national music characterised by minor strains. There can be no doubt that the. minor mode is of a more Imelancholy caste than tho major, and this is proved by the fact above stated —notwithstanding the authority to the contrary supplied by the Dead March in Saul and Beethoven's greatest Funeral March in C. flat. And that this is a fact must be known by any one who has looked through the " Serbische Lieder." Even the Servian dances are in the minor key. Dr Schucht says in speak ing of Chopin's music, and alluding to the Sclavonic races, and the terrible sufferings and persecutions they had undergone ever since their settlement inflEurope. " This oppression, which was not merely of periodical occurrence, but was continuous for more than a century, and from which there was no relief till quite modern times, could- not fall to exercise a depressing influence on the mental life of the people, and incline them to melancholy. Science has taught that specially deep and lasting emotions become hereditary: it is plain, therefore, that melancholy must be an inheri tance of tho Sclavonic nations. From the peasant to the prince, all share it; it may occasionally yield for a time to bacchanalian merriment, but there is always a speedy relapse into the sullen, brooding scato of mind which ia habitual with them. Of no nation is melancholy so marked a characteristic as of the Sclavonic. In the life both of individuals and of the entire Eeople this peculiar trait is salient; and music eing the truest interpreter of special mental states, their constant gloom waa best expressed in minor chords." That there are many minor chords, and that at one time, there is a minor melody v of singular beauty constantly cropping up in the band is true, but there is impressed on the mind nofeel ingjof hopeless lamentation or despair, such as overwhelms the listener in Ha_de_'s work. Perhaps it is that the masculine and iovial Rossini was incapable of feeling melancholy for any length of time, or perhaps it i 3 that he considered that those Israelites who accom panied Moses into Midian would be the pick of the people, meu who would not undergo bond age and submit, to stripes, but flee rather to the desert, and'maintain thee a wild freedom. Such mon would naturally sing songs of hatred and revenge rather than of despair. These speculations possibly interest no one except the writer—but they are written, so let them pass. It was a mistake to introduce the presenting of the Stones of the Law. In the first place, the event was an intrusion and inartistic; it did not further the plot, and had nothing to do with it. In the second place it was an anachronism, for the great scene at Sinai did not take place till afterwards.

At length a scene of great attraction drew to a close. The chorus during the whole of it was wonderfully good. The audience, to most of whom this opera waß probably new, would gladly have had it all over again. Before passing onjlot a pecan be sung for the contra basso player, May his shadow never grow les3 ; and let him tell the musical director that he will not again play in " Mose" unless he has alongside him a pair of kettle drums, or, at least, a bass drum. He may add that as the Egyptians and Hebrews were only acquainted with some bad wind in struments and harps, and instruments of per cussion like drums, it is not f«ir to omit an entire class. Rossini wrote largely for the drum in this work. Anaide was represented by Sa. Guadagnini. The part suited her, aud she suited it. What more can be said? A voice naturally rich, and of great extent and power, was here used as the exponent to the circle of attendant minds of ideas and tone-pict" res which.she thoroughly com prehended. She was en rapport with her maestro, and consequently was the mistress of her audience. It is no use reasoning on these matters. Music is the only inexplicable science. The Almighty has allowed us to measure the distance of the sun. and to weigh the planets; to tell why the tides rise and fall, and to discover how volcanoes explode : but who can say why the third of the dominant must ascend, and why the seventh must descend. All we know is that on resolution of the dominant chord, the ear will permit nothing ehe. Reasoning is futile. The thing is so, beca"se nature so ordained that in that way, and in that only, could the ear be satisfied. Similarly, people cannot be reasoned into admiring. Pleasure will be felt, if it is felt, and " voila tout." So, on Saturday night, the prima led cap.ivo all hearts, for she sang—well when singers please it is not easy to analyse the reason. The result is [sufficient. With a fine voice, great musical cultivation, and having a part that suited her, and that she compre hended, what could she do otherwise than The eccentri'-ities of manner, in the manage ment of her hands, noticed by my friend "Sigma," were not entirely absent, but tho minds of tho listeners being earnestly engaged, they pa-sed off with little observation. feWith the entrance of the Egyptian Court commenced a scene of really considerable splendour, which lasted to the end. The scene representing the Egyptian temple was, it is presumed, painted in Melbourne, but were those two animals on the side of the throne of Pharoah also of exogenous origin ? What did they repre sent? At one time, before long contemplation had shown the absurdity of the idea, the thought occurred that at length we have seen a true representation of the dogheaded god of the E 'yptiansl rubis; then we de'erminedth_ t:h y were the two lions of Judah, till we remembered that they were actually at Mr Nathan's house in Kyber Pass. Then we gadopted on the leopards of England, till a friend suggested that England was not then invented. More over, is it a fact that the Egyptian temples and courts were open over an iinpluvium, or had the artist been reading about Hercua_nf'uni and Pompeii? But all was vcy fine, ana the mass of people grouned in most Titianesque colours on the stage, with the gorgeously-attired principals in front, each knowing and taking his right place, was marvellously effective, and even as a spectacle was worthy of much commendation. | Ada. that all the time mutic of the highest effort of the gieatest master (of his school) was being performed by this mass of people, to whom the effort was so slight that the action of the plot seemed to progress with the music simply as its auxiliary, ane an idea may be iormed of the pleasure enjoyed by the audience, and testified by them in every possible manner, though, we are thankful to say, with less thumping of sticks than usual. But were the diesses all Egyptian of the age ? Some of them recalled to mind rather Layard's drawings of Assyrian antiquities. The sculptures and drawings of Ancient Egypt, if we remember aright, copied iv matters of costume, would perhaps give too much ot the Garden of Eden fieedom to suit modern ideas, and, at any rate, would scaree 1! suit this ciimate. But.hecharacter istic zigzags and _ lozenge markings of black, yellow, and red might have been more generally adepted. S. Gambetu. as Pharoah, was excel lent. Parts of kini-s, even on tho stage, are difficult; but this gentleman was, as he always is, quite satisfactory; so were Maria and Elisero; they left nothing to be desired. ___menoth (S. Cainero), was unfortunate in having to play to a laoy as his mother, who looked in fact much younger than himself—but he did his part well, though apparently suffering from a cold. Was the intonation of Sinaide quite correct in her great song ? Was not a note every now and then a litt.e sharp ?

The quartett " Del tuo Stellato soglio" was nearly perfect-it would have been quite perfect if the accompaniment had not been so thin. In the absence of a powerful array of harps, which Rossini meant to be present, surely something better could be done, with the materials pre sent in the orchestra. We suggest for the consideration of the musical director, that rather than let the strings lest tarough almost the "hole of this beautilu! composition, he should give them syncopated notes of the chord such as the horns have in that 3 flat song in " Der Freischutz." Here, let it be noticed that Ross _ii, having the Hebrews in great distress and danger, does adopt the minor mode, though ending in a major cadenc and chorus. Singularly enough, this melody is identical with the song said to have been sung by th soldiers of Gene ral Wolff, on the night before the battle of Quebec: - Why should we melancholy be, brave boys?' After all it might easily be so, for it is the lower half of the minor scale, with a cadence added.

Space precludes more, though we could con tinue to write on such a pleasant theme, longer perhaps than our readers would admire, but there are proverbs which are full of wisdom: "Fatti di miele, c ti mangieran le mosche; Guardati d' aceto di yin dolce." We know of seventeen Spanish and forty-three Lowland Scotch proverbs to the same effect, but as these languages are unknown in Auckland it would be useless to quote them. I observe that this opera will be repeated on Tuesday—it is to be hoped with a drum. At any rate everyone should go and see what is undoubtedly the best per formance of the season. Pleasure is uninter rupted from beginning to end. Tau.

EVENING STAR -MONDAY FEBRUARY 18



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Tin' ANTED, by a person of experience, V T a Situation as Housekeeper, lor to take charge ot a young fomily in a gentleman's household ; is an excellent manager.—Apply by letter, M.C.. this office. WANTED, Working Men to know the Public Baths, (Hot, Cold, and Shower), will open the first week in March; charges 6d and ls. Those in want of Furniture can have every description of Household Requisites at cost price, or on weekly payments to make room to fit up tho Baths.—Cheap Fur niture Mart. Victoria-street East. WANTED, Cash Purchasers to know that I sell at Town Prices, and supply superior articles, especiallylTeas, my superlative mixture at 3s. per lb. ii a. treat. I have a good Family Tea at 2s ; Refined Sugars from lid per lb. Coffee roasted and ground on the premises fresh daily. Try my Assam Tea, the best value in Auckland.—W. S. Collins, Family Grocer, Manukau Road, Parnell. WANTED, all connected with Private Boarding Houses, Restaurants. Hotels. Shipping, &c.,&c, to give ROJiLEY'S PATENT AERATED FLOUR one fair trial for Broad. Tea Cakes, Scones, Pancakes, Pastry, &c. It will be found more economical than aijy other kind of Flour. Also, Roblej's Prepared Porridge Meal for Indigestion, and Robley's Superior Food for Infants and Invalids. Wholesale and Retail Manufactory : Upper Lome-street, Auckland. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 1 have the folio wing bargains for Men, Women, and Children:—2B gross Clark's Glazed Cotton (200 yards), l£d a reel, ls per dozen; 12 gross Crochet Cotton, 2£d a reel, 2s 3d a dozen; 25 doz. Seamless Lisle Gloves, sd, or three pair for ls ; Fresh Lot of Knitting Cotton, 2s alb.; Sewing Silk, two skeins for Id; 40 Fresh Large Celestial Concertinas. 7s each; lot of small ditto, 4s each; Stay Busks. 3d; Shirt Buttons, 3d a gross; Superior ditto, 2d a dozen ; 5 dozen Scissors. 9d; Splendid Soap, 2d a cake; Wave Braid, 3d per dozen ; Cherry Toothpaste, 4d a bottle; Leather Laces, ls a gross* Gents' White Opera Ties, 4d and Cd; Dressing Combs, 3d and 6d: Real Buffalo ditto, ls; Men's Good Braces,9d; Violet Powder, 4d a packet; Large Bottles Lavender Water, 9d; Fresh Lot of Spectacles, ls; Full weight Sperms, 10£ d; Lovely Prunella Boots for those who wish to get rich husbands; Canary Seed, Gd; Nice Lot of Toys, Id to 6d; Lot of Apple and other Cases cheap; Men's Socks, 4£d; more of the (splendid 2s Tea; Superior Mixed Tea, 23 6d; &c, __c, Sec—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. TTTANTED, Express and two Horses for TT 12 c wt., to Waikato district, at per week. Apply W. Olark, Clanricarde Hotel. Albert-st. WANTED, a respectable Boy. —Philips' Clothing Mart. Queen-street. ANTED, Hotel Female Cook and Housemaid (Tauranga), both 15s wages, General Servant (Upper Thames), ditto Thames, middle-aged Woman, Boy to milk.—Hauna ford's Registry, Queen-street. TO LET, a comfortable Cottage of five looms in Princes-street.—Apply Hatsweil, Grocer, opposite Club. MOUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders aro invited for several -proposed Works in the above District. Plans and specifications can be seen, and all necessary information obtained, at the office of the Engineer to the Board (Mr Allwright), over Mr John Lamb's Store, No. 1, Qu^en-street. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned on or before TUESDAY, the 26th instant, at 4 o'clook p.m. T. THOMPSON, Chairman. nVTATIONALINDEPENDENT ORDER J3I OF ODDFELLOWS. Auckland Pioneer Lodge. No. 934. . The Members of the above Lodge are re quested to attend' the FUNERAL of the late wife of Bro. William DufFicY, Union-street, Freeman's Bay, TO-MORROW (Tuesday), 19th instant, at 2.30 p.m. sharp. By order of the N.G. HENRY RAFTON, Permanent Secretary. — 0 T I C T. if the Boy who took a Small Book from a little Girl in the Church of England Cemetery on Sunday afternoon, does not return it within eight days, and apologise, I will give Five Pounds to anyone who will give _uch informa tion as will lead to the conviction of the thief. JAMES DICKEY. ALL persons wanting Cheap Cottages should call upon M. Foley, Grocer and House Agent, corner of Hobson and Victoria stre ets, as he has several on his lists. r_^



SX R. GAN RECI TA L, IN THE PITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH BY Harcourt Lke, Esq., on THIS DAY (MONDAY), FEBRUARY 18, 1878, At 8 p.m. P-ROGKAMME : — Inauguration March .. •• p-.ai* , He shall feed His Flock .. .. Handel Selections (Eli) Costa In Native Worth M^ n Offertory in C Weber The Marvellous Work -. .. Haydn I know that my Redeemer liveth Handel The Heavens are Telling .. .. Haydn . Cast thy Burden Merdelssohn With Verdure Clad Haydn The Festival ilun^ te 7 r , Wedding March Mendelssohn Hallelujah Chorus Handel Doxology. Tickets, 2s. 6d., to be obtained, at the Book sellers, and from Messrs. Edson and McMaster. Doors open at 7.15 o'clock; Recital to com mence at 8 o'clock. WE ARE NOW OFFERING 250 TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. 6d., Worth 355. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, Queen-street, Auckland. BOARD and Residence, in the comfort able home of a widow lady, for a Gentle- I man or Lady, or a child of respectable parents. The house is pleasantly situated, with stable, five minutes' walk from 'Bus, and twenty from Union Bank.—Mrs. Grainger. Norfolk-street, through Lincoln-street, Ponsonby Road. WAIUKU AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. THE NINTH ANNUAL SHOW Will be held at MR. SEDGWICK'S YARDS, WAIUKU, ox WEDNESDAY, 20th FEBRUARY, 1878. ALFRED W. BARRIBALL, Secretary. SELLING OFF —Valentines at Reduced Rates.—Edward Wayte. m A N X s. Ex Lorraine and Apelles, 50 FIRST-CLASS IRON TANKS. W. & G. WINSTONE. Tjl L~ OT. "C. L O U~R~! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McG.il), Hassell, J. T. Evans and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONKS & CO. Southbridgo Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. __3T The best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents--B. TONKS & CO. -Knight's K.B. JAMS. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO "TKEVONPORT HIGHWAY DISTRICT TENDERS are required up to MONDAY EVENING next, at 8 o'clock, for getting out and delivering 500 cubic yards Road Metal. Specifications at the Devonport Post-office. W. H. BROWN, Chairman. <^ PECI A,L NOTICE. MOONLIGHT EXCURSION, THIS EVENING. HOBSON BAND. TWO STEAMERS ARE ENGAGED, To Prevent Crowding. J. CHRISTOPHKR, Secretary Hobson Band. TX P. GIBBONS & C~CT GROCERS, AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS. 58, WELLESLEY-STREET, Auckland. CIHEESE, Cheese, Cheese, 48 old Canter- J bury Cheeses, only 4d lb., 3 lbs. for lid, 3d lb. the cheese. Come in time 1 About sixty pairs of Superior Vases, from 2s 6d to 12s pair; only seven left, Superior Shell Necklaces, 15s each; Small Apples, 7 lbs. for ls; Cooking Pears, 7 lbs. ls; White and Gold Cups and Saucers, ls; Common Cups and Saucers; 6 Jugs 3s Gd set; Preserved Grapes, only 5s 6d per box of 20 lbs.: Mouse Traps, Id each ; Cucumbers,! 3 for 2d. Wanted, 100 lb3. of Waste Paper at 3d per lb.; Apples, 71bs. for ls; Tumblers, 3d and Gd each; Pint Tumblers, 3 for 2s; small Tumb lers, 2d each, ls 6d dozen; Salt Cellars, 3d each; Bone Salt and Mustard Spoons, 2d.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. Jf O T I C E. DR. YOUNG has Removed to SYMONDS STREET, next house to the New Caledonia Hotel. X\7- ANTED, FOR DUNEDIN : 30 FIRST-CLASS JOINERS, For Light and Finest Quality Work. To com petent men. six or twelve months engage ment. J. W. WALLER, Manager, Guthrie & Larnach (Limited), Onehunga. E have Just Opened a Beautiful Line in Fancy Tweeds, for Boys' and Gentle men's wear. We make Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 255. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO.. City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, fTX OBSON BAN.D. MOONLIGHT EXCURSION ON THE WAITRMATA. N.S. Co.'s Takapuna leaves the Queen-street Wharf at 7.30 p.m. MONDAY next, February 18,1878. Tickets-ONE SHILLING each; obtainable from Mr Callan, Queen-street ; Mr Flynn, Stationer, Wellesley-street; Mr Little, Thistle Hotel; or from any members of the Hebson Corps. * J. CHRISTOPHER, ' Secretary Hobson Band. THE NURSERIES, Parnell.—Cucum bers in any quantity at 6d per dozen. FVAHLIAS! f\ AH LI AS.! 50 CHOICEST VARIETIES. „ „„ Purchasers choice, 10s, per dozen. price.— s e i ec tion left to me, 6s. per dozen. PLANTS 1 P _ PLANTS Tomato L Cauliflower Melon A Cabbage Cucumber N Broccoli Veg. Marrow T Lettuce Veitche's Autumn Giant Califlower, 3s. pei hundred. —— R. BAIRD, VICTORIA-STREET. Nursery: Mechanic's Bay. AKDENER (single) Wauted, 5 miles from Auckland.—J. Burtt, Cook-stree! West. TO LET, a comfortable three-roomed Cottage in Nelson-street.^-C. Major, Wel lesley-street. TJ AND "TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. ELIZABETH DAVIDSON, of the City of Auckland, in Zn-sw Zealand, Widow, devisee under the will if her husband, Alexander Davidson, late of tl c City of Auckland aforesaid, Engineer, decease.*, has applied to be regis tered as Proprietor .f an Estate in fee simple in respect of all that parcel of land situated in the City of Auckland aforesaid, containing eighteen perches more or less, being part of Allotment forty-seven of Section thirty-two. and being the whole of the land included in Volume 1. Folio 56. of the Register Book. The applicant will be registered as aforesaid, unless caveat forbidding the same be lodged in this office on or before the 23rd day of Maroll next. Dated, at the Land Transfer Office, Auckland the 12th day of February, 1878. THEO. KISSLING, District Land Registrar.



WC. DENNES has made Immense • Reductions in Sewing Machines. See Prices:—Wheeler and Wilson, treadle, from £5 10s; Singer, treadle. £7 ; Hand Machines, chain stitch, from £2 2s; Lock-stitch, from £3 3s.— Great Machine Depot. Queen-street. TJHTT ANTED X N O VV N. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS. AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. f_ Private Entrance dowi right-of way. THE Auckland Improvement Com missioners will cause to be sold by public auction, the lease for 99 years of all the unsold allotments in Princes, O'Rorke, Alfred, Welles ley-street East, Symond, Rutland, and Lome streets, on the 18th March, 1878. R. H. STEVENSON, Secretary. Improvement Commissioners Office, Uth February, 1878. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &C fee. at tho lowest marketprice. at hi 3 Yards Cus ttm-ho use-street. "TO"T)"R KING MEN'S C L ÜB. The Committee have resolved to open the Club as soon as 100 Members are enrolled. In tending Members are reminded that by joining at once they will save Entrance Fee. Rules and Cards of Membership—los., 65., and Is.—are now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. HESLOP, The Fitting Shop, Victoria-street; Mr. Cook, corner of Albert and Wyndham-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell; any member of Committee; or of W. Lbpine, Secretary. jt?OQK —:FOHSALE, Farm of 156 acres, --./.i. _>.". partly improved, 50 acres bush, House of 3 rooms, &c, 20 miles from Auckland. —S. Vaile. Land Ag.nt. Shortland-street. BT.OR SALE, a (_j I arge Allotment in .ID Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane & Son. _Q -\\ A to £1000 LENT, on Building Society S/xv principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C.Williamson. Estate Agent, V ill can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. FOR SALE, in Symonds-street. a large Dwelling-house, with freehold allotment, 66 X 330 feet. Price, £150. Terms very easy.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. YACHT for Sale.—The Contrabandiere, 10 tons, beautifully fitted out, will b« sold very cheap, owner leaving the Colony ; also a very large Open Pleasure Boat, capable of carrying -10 persons. —W. P. Featherstone, North Shore. T^TORTH SHORE.—For Sale, a bargain, i_™ that beautifully-situated aiad well-built Residence adioining the Devonport Hall. The position is unequalled on the Shore, being close to the water's edge, and yet sheltered- on ia bleak winds. The Garden is well stocked with Fruit and Ornamental Trees. The property is better known as having been the residence of the late Mr David Burns." Apply on the premises.—W. P. Featherstone. rt/j|A —HOUSE of 6 rooms, wash-house jE\J. with copper, coal-hole, range, &c, good well, allotment 66 x 1086, fenced and planted, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. i-**>Cl/. -21 ACRES GOOD" LAND, 7 acres c&w if\f. in grass and crops, 1 acre orchard and garden, all fenced, plenty of water, House of 6 rooms, good dairy, 20 acres adjoining, on which there is a small Dwelling-house and out buildings ; can be had at a low price ; c!<">"^ in I the Railway Station.—S. Vaile, Land A.._ni. Shortand-street. O-fl ACRE FARM, 17 miles from <LP JL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad ioining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Estate Agent, Shortland-street. IOA ACRE FARM, 80 acres in grass, 2 acres IOU orchard in full bearing, 30 acre bush, all level land and rich soil, House of 3 rooms, dairy, stockyard. &c. Price, £100s.—S. Yaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite Vulcan Lane,.—Apply to Manager Bank of New South Wales. TO LET, in Karangahape Road, a House of seven rooms and scul.ery, with six fireplaces, well adapted for a medical man, at present occupied by Dr. Young. Possession can be had by 25th February.—Apoly to J. Carson. Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street; or to A. Sommerville, opposite Hold__hip's Factory, Newton. OR SALE (cheap), one 14ft. Sailing Boat, Ships' Dingies, and Boats.—James Clare, Custom-House-street East. CTITORCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL, J PARNELL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). Quarter Days :—January 25, April 12, July 5, September 27. For particulars, apply to the Headmaster. JAS. ADAMS. B.A. \TEWTON FIRE BRIGADE. _Ll NOTICE. The Adjourned Meeting is Postponed pending arrangements for Water Supply. Due notice of time and place of meeting will be given. By order of the Committee. J. WARREN. Chairman. DOUBTCESS BAY, NEAR MONGANUI. FOR SALE OR LEASE, the Estate of Kau hoehoe, Doubtless Bay, the property and former residence of Walter Brodie, Esq., comprising 947 acres 2 roods. Full particulars can be obtained on applica tion to- THOS. WESTON, . _V ulcan Lane. -£?Q^b -"_. —FOR SALE, Substantially .". built Cottage of 5 rooms and kitchen, with freehold corner allotment, 66x 100 feet. fenced, tile drained, and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, excellent view.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. ~V~OTI.CE OF REMOVAL. The Undersigned his removed his Office from the Railway Wharf to No. 7. QUEEN-STREET (above Mr. Gilflllan's), where all communica tions in reference to the Barges ' Lake Erie' a nd ' Lake St. Clair' are to be addressed. Orders executed as formerly for Ship's Plank ing, and all descriptions of Long Timber. JNO. SMYTH, Waitakerei and Wainui. COAL AND FIREWOOD YARD FOR SALE. To be Disposed of. the Remainder of the Lease, 5 years from the Ist of March, of that Diece of ground known as Kirby's Firewood Yard, Upper Queen-street, the present Proprie tor retiring from the business. This i3 a good opening., as there is no other yard near the locality. ■ J. LEWIS, Upper Queen-street. TO LET, at Mount Eden, near Major Green's, a 6-roomed House, with cowshed, stabling, two large resevoirs of water, and eight acres of land; or if preferred, without the land. —Apply to G. Testa, Monnt Eden. ST. PATRICK'S HALL. Night School. OuMondays.Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. List of subjects includes Hook-keeping, Geometry, Algebra, Irigonometry, &c. Terms:—One Shilling per week, in advance. B. CRONIN, Teacher. ST. SEPULCHRE'S CONCERT, in the East Newton School-room, on MONDAY, 25th Feb. Tickets, Is. each. mHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE ON SaLE DUNEDIN-MADE WOOD WARES, Consisting of Nests of Tubs Buckets (painted and varnished) Fancy Buckets, Churns Cheese Vats, Butter Firkins Knife Boards. Washing Boards,, &c. Also, TO ARRIVE, per 'Seatoller': 20 tons Fencing Wire, 6, 7, 8, 9 gauge 200 casks Portland Cement™ Oak Varnish, Colza Oil Patent Driers. G.UTHRIE & IjARNACH'S NE V ZEALAND TIMBER & WOODWARE FACTORIES COMPANY (LIMITED). JAMES W. WALLER, Manager, Os-ehui.ga_Bra.noh. OST, on Thursday last, at Onehunga, between White's Store and the Pah Gate, a Purse containing money. &c—Finder will be rewarded on leaving it at White's Store. O'-T, yesterday afternoon, in Symonds street, an Opened Letter.—By leaving the 1 ame at this office, or the Eden Brewery, New 1 North Road, finder will receive ss. reward. LOST, on Friday last, on Freeman's Bay Road, a Small Black Leather Bag.—Th< i fincer will be rewarded on returning the sarin to either of the drivers of Quick's Omnlbusses , or to the Stables in Victoria-street. LOST, Vol. VII. of Law Reports; greei label.--Ple»£e leave Star Office.



i\r f p T i c c. Persons desirous of nominating relatives or friends in Great Britain for Passages to New Zealand, are informed that the Monthly List will be closed on 20th instant. Nominated Immigrants on arrival in the Colony may join their friends immediately after inspection, and will not be required to go into depot. Any person nominating a friend residing out of the United Kingdom must make arrange ments for joining the ship at the port of em barkation. Full particulars and forms can be obtained from this office. EDWARD L. GREEN. Immigration Officer. Immigration Office, Auckland. Bth February. 1878. O be OPENED, next Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-street, on Monday, Feb. 1", an INFANT SCHOOL foi Children between the ages of 2 and 5. Also, an EVENING SCHOOL for GIRLS on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri days, at 7 p.m.; and BOYS on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Fridays, 7 p.m. THILECTORAL DTs~T RI C T OF PARNELL. Mr. MOSS will address the ELECTORS on TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, at the Parnell Hall, at half-past 7 o'clock. TENDERS EOR FREEMAN'S BAY ROADWAY. The Time for receiving Tenders is Extended until 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, 27th instant. Intending Tenderers are requested to see amended specifications. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. ■ FT.O BRICKLAYE RS. TENDERS required for Brick Foundations for Engines and Boilers, to be erected at the Sash and Door Company's Mill, Tairau. Labour only. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Phoenix Foundry, Stanley-street, Auckland. 4/9 BUYS A GOOD GRENADINE DRESS, at A. LINABURY & CO.'S. 5/11 BUYS A GOOD FRENCH COSTUME. 9/6 BUYS A GOOD SERGE DRESS PIECE. 1/9 BUYS A GIRLS' TRIMMED HAT, AT LINABURY'S. -HEAVY BLUE SERGE, ONLY ls. 6d., AT LINABURY'S. Small Profits and Quick Returns J AT LINABURY'S. AMERICAN SHEETINGS AND CALICOES, AT LINABURY'S. Cheapest Stock in Auckland of Fancy Goods, Millinery, Hosiery, Dress Goods, Umbrellas, Costumes, Blankets, Shirtings, &c., &c, &c. We are NOW OPENING UP our AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, &c. A T INABURY& fi 0., 201 & 206, quekn-street, Auckland. SPECIAL / .HEAP T INES IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Will Shew the Following Cheap. Lines During the Christmas Holidays :— A Large Lot of Rich, Bright. Black Silks at 3/11, as bright a3 sold at 5/6 Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dress Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job' Line of Extra Quality Black Silk Jackets at one-third the original prices. Silk Umbrellas, splendid value, at S/il Lined Parachutes (Boughta Job) at 2/11, worth double - Cashmere and Lace Fischus, "Capes, Sec, at Reduced Prices Cheap Lace Curtains, Table Linen, Quilt,, Sheetings, and Manchester Goods, for the Christmas Holidays. In the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coats, Black Alpacca Coats, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suits, Sec, See., Sec, - All Marked at Low Prices fob the Christmas Holiday. _THE NEW PITH HELMET. Job Line of Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A Large Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. H. Atkins. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20. CITY MART. GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, Sc_ FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Wednes day next, at 11 o'clock. General Drapery, Manchester Goods, Hosiery. Haberdashery, Velvet Ribbons, Trim mings, French Merinos, Men's Clothing, Sec, Sec. For Absolute Sale. Terms at" Sale. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26. ON THE PREMISES OF MR. JOHN SMITH, CJUEEN-STREET., SUPERIOR NEW AND MODERN ENGLISH MUSICAL - BOXES, FURNITURE, PIANOS, ELECTRO PLATE; &c. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from Mr. John Smith to sell by auction in the Showßdom Upstairs, on Tuesday, 26th Feb., at 11 o clock prompt. A Shipment of Superior New and Modern English Furniture, just landed ex Lorraine.comprising—Mahogany'Dining Room Suites, in Hair, Cloth, and Mocroco, Mahogany Dining Tab c), with spir.sleaves and patent" screws, Hand- some Mahogany Side Boards, glass ' backs, Cheffouniers, Drawing-room 1 Su te, Cai v. d Walnut in Satin, Damask, Silk, Rep, &c.. Walnut lniaid Round and Oral Tables, Side Tables, Whatnots, Pianos, Music Stools, Lar_e Pier • Glasses, Oil Paintinis, . lYli.ible Top Washstands, Dre.siiig, Tables to match, Hair Mattrasse?, Feather Beds, Pillows, r large 10.. of Hair 11 >ck, *c. F.lectro _ plated f eaand Coffee Service -, Musical a Boxes, &c. Full parti-ulars in future issue. Terms at Sale.