• away to leeward, standing^ over to the south shore. 12.2. —The Fannie tacked, and stood in -on tne port tack. The Leo is about f Jof a mile to Avfndward of the Fannie. The Three Brothers is weathering the Ness this board. 12.7. —The Brothers throat-hallyards, which were fixed up, have carried away again. The Fannie stayed close in on the south shore, about a mile in the wake of the Leo. The Leo is spanking along beauti fully, and all hands are confident of a victory, should no accident take place. 12.35.—Rounded the buoy, and eased off the main sheet for home. 12.50. —The leading vessels rounded the Drunken Bay as follow :- hrs. mins. Leo, 12 35 Fannie, 12 47 12.55. —Ness one mile and half to lee "ward. The Ness, Mana, and Brothers did not round the chequered buoy. At the time the Fannie rounded the buoy, the Mana -was about a mile and the Ness a mile and a half to leeward. The Brothers turned when within two miles of the buoy. In running home, the Brothers took second place, Fannie third, Mana fourth, and Ness fifth. Leo kept her own all the way up, and passed the wharf about eleven minutes ahead of the Fannie, amidst cheers from the crowd assembled on the wharf. The race terminated :— Leo 1 Fannie 2 Brothers 0 Mana 0 Ness 0

MEETING OF PONSONBY RATE PAYERS.

Pursuant to advertisement in these columns, a meeting, of the ratepayers of the Ponsonby Highway District was held last evening in the Ponsoaby Hall, for the purpose of considering the advisability of raising money by way of a loan to form, metal, and improve the streets in the district. , _.•__..,,_. There was a large attendance, the hall being filled before the meeting commenced. Mr W. Thorne occupied the chair, and read the advertisement cony- ning the meeting. The Chairman said a meeting for the sams purpose had been held some time ago. but at that time, clause 3 of the Highways Act had not been brought into force. A scheme of the pro posed works had been printed and circulated amongst the residents in tho district, so that they might know what works were con templated. ■ _ Mr Stevenson suggested that the minutes of the last meeting should be read. Mr Thorne said he would come to tb at pre sently. He asked that all ratepayers present should hold up their hands, so that they might know if there were a quorum present. In response to this request, about 200 hands were raised. The minutes were then read. Mr Thorne then referred to the proposed works, and made an explanation with regard to the desirability of their being proceeded with. A ratepayer here proposed that the minutes of last meeting be confirmed. Mr Thorne said that it was necessary to have a two-thirds vote of all the ratepayers. He intended to have a poll, even if all present held up their hands in favour of the resolution, and this would take some time. He therefore re quested the intending speakers to curtail their remarks, and keep to the point. Mr Thorne then proposed the resolution as follows:—" That the ratepayers of the Ponsonby Highway Dis trict approve of the Ponsonby Highway Board borrowing and taking up at interest at a rate not to exceed 7 per cent per annum, a sum not to exceed £5,000, for the construction of the works, a schedule and plans of which have been prepared by Mr Dalton, the Board's engine-.." The resolution was seconded by Mr Kirk- Mr Stevenson considered they were indebted to the Board for the tabulated statement of the proposed works. It was, however, very much mixed up. He noticed that they had put amongst the receipts an item of £700 for rates struck, but he asked to know if these rates had been collected. If not, they bad no power under the Act to borrow the £5,000. They should be sure that their title was good before th-y went further into the matter. He had another objection, which he felt sure would quash the whole matter (hisses). For the Highways Act, the necessary powers were vested in the Superintendent; but under the Abohtion of Provinces Act it wa3 necessary to pass a special Act in the General Assembly before they could borrow the money. He to the other question, it seemed to him Mr Stevenson's argument was a rotten one. If the Act had been done away with some one must take the place of the Superintendent, and that person was the Governor. They had also taken legal advice, and were assured that the Governor in Council held the necessary power. Mr Banbury wished to know if Mr Stevenson had done the matter in a friendly and not in a captious spirit, why he had not communicated with the Bo .rd on the matter, (Cheers.) Mr Stevenson said the circular had only been placed in his hand 3 yesterday. The chairman then requested the meeting to appoint two scrutineers for the poll. _ Messrs Banbury, Stevenson, and Stodart were proposed. Mr Stevenson declined to stand. A voice: Take it, old man, and charge. (Laughter.) _,_,..-_. , . a Messrs Banbury and Stodart were appointed. The poll then commenced, the names from the assessment list being called out by. Mr Thorne, and the ratepayers answering ' for and "against" from the hall. At the close of about two hours, it was found that 188 votes had been recorded—lss for the resolution, and 33 against

The chairman thanked the ratepayers for their confidence, and the meeting terminated with votes of thanks to the Board and chair man. __^_______________

INQUEST ON THE BODY OF DANIEL WATERS.

An inquest was held this afternoon at the Rob Roy Hotel, Freeman's Bay, on the body of Daniel Waters, who died suddenly yesterday at his residence Franklin Road. Dr Philson, coroner, Mr John Ben stead, foreman. Mary Ann Waters, widow of deceased, deposed that he was an express driver, and about 40 years of age. He had complained of a pain in the chest within the last two or three weeks. He was troubled with a severe cough, and frequently spat blood. He went to saw some wood yesterday morn ing before going to town. Mrs Thompson called to witness, who was upstairs, that her husband was dying. She ran down stairs, and found him lying onthe verandah. Blood was flowing from his arm, and he could not speak. He died almost immedi ately. Mrs Catherine Thompson was In her kitchen when Mr Waters called her. She ■went out, and saw him on his verandah, with his hand to his mouth. Blood was •oozinf from his mouth and nose. |Mr Heaine went for Dr Hooper, but| be fore he could arrive the man was dead. Deceased tried to speak, but could not, and died about a quarter of an hour after the Dr. Hooper deposed that it was probable that the right lung was diseased, and having a, violent cough, the rupture of a blood vessel ensued, which caused suffocation. A verdict of "Death from natural causes" was returned.

Firs at Otahuhu.

A fire broke out yesterday morning in the dwelling-house of Mr Robt. Robertson, farmer of Otahuhu, resulting in its total destruction. The house, which was situated close to the district police-station, was constructed of weatherboards, shingle roofed, aud containing 11 rooms, on two floors At the south end of the house there was a kind of lean-to, divided into two apartments by means of a wooden partition, and one of these Mr Robertson used as a bacon-smoking house. About 4pm yesterday Mr Robertson and a lad in his employ named Henry McCarthy were placing a young calf temporarily in the smoke-house for some time, when Mr Robertson found himself immediately covered with fleas. He at once ordered McCarthy to bring in a quantity of straw and set fire to it, with the view of killing the flea_, and which act ultimately resulted in the destruction of the property. Ihe straw and some rubbish was burnt, and the embers suffered to smoulder away, with out taking the precaution of extinguishing them by means of water. As the boy McCarthy was going home at 10 o'clock p m he noticed a rather vivid light in the smoke-house, as though the straw were still burning but he did not take the precaution of goin« to see about. About half-past three ' o'clock in the morning, Mrs Robertson was alarmedon seeingtneroof of the smoke-house •on fire through her room window (Mrs Robertson and Mr Andrew Donald were fitting up, as Mr Robertson was ill.| Mr JDonald at once .gotßeveral buckets of water,

but having no person to assist him, he failed in cxl in juishing the flames. He im mediately directed his attention to saving the furniture, and did what lie could in that respect. Constable Thomas Graham arrived at the scene of the fire immediately on hear ing the alarm. There seems to be no doubt as to the origin of the fire, which broke out in the smoke-house, in conse quence of the embers being left unextin guished. We learn that the house was insured in the New Zealand Insurance Company for £200, £50, furniture £50, out buildings (saved) £25, and wearing apparel (saved) £25; but the amount of insurance was much below the loss sustained by Mr Robertson.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.

The French proverb, " c_st le premier pas gui coute " has special application to a theatrical or operatic company. Make a good impression the first night, and things are bound to go swimmingly. The Italian

Opera Company may congratulate them selves that they have passed this trying ordeal with flying colours. For some reason or other, it is hard to say what, the people of Auckland are very difficult to please at the present moment; and they will not be drawn out by anything less than absolute excellence in the way of amusements. The Opera Company may flatter themselves that last night they gained the good opinion of the musical section of the Auckland public, and having done this, they are not likely to repent their visit to the city, which bears the reputation of being the most discrimi nating, as regards music, in the colony. The performance of last night was very com plete in all its details, and as a whole was the most artistic we have witnessed in Auckland. The voices of the principal artistes are genuinely good, and the perfec tion of execution and style has been arrived at as nearly as possible. One grand feature of the company is that there is no yawning gulf of difference between the leading aud the subsidiary characters. This does not arise from the fact that no members are supremely excellent, but from the very opposite, namely, that the least talented are nearly so. "II Trovatore" has'perhaps , attained the widest range of popularity that it is possible for any opera to arrive at. Its music is grand, and at the same time capti vating and appealing, and. its plot is romantic and intensely interesting. None of Verdi's compositions arc so well-known, and had he written nothing else he would perhaps have been quite as famous as he now is. The cast was as follows :—Manrico, Signor Pietro Paladini; II Conte, Signor Giovanni Gambetti ; Ferrando, Signor Augusto Tessada ; Leonora, Signora Augusta Guadagnini (prima donna) ; Azuoena_, Signora Maria Venosta; Inez, Miss B. Roval; Musical director, Mon. Carron. The prima donna demands our first attention. Signora A. Guadagnini is an artiste of the first water. Her voice is a soprano of surpassing beauty, the range and qualify being equally conspicuous. To these qualifications the lady unites great physical capabilities which enable her to accomplish long trying passages with wonderfully sustained vigour She was eminently successful in rendering the great arias of the part; and in the tragic scenes it is difficult to say whether her singing or histrionic powers were most noticeable. An occasional abruptness of movement was observable at times in the gestures, so that, as it would be almost impossible to find a fault with her singing, we should perhaps give the latter the palm. In the fervid, and -emotional passages, which form such a prominent feature of the third and fourth act, she was rapturously applauded, and at the end of each act had to return. Bouquets were thrown to her several times. This lady has already secured a hold upon public favour whichitis probableher futu re performances will intensify. Signora Venosta has a magnificent and powerful contralto voice, and is endowed with rare powers of acting. Her rendering of Azucena was startling in the vividness and at the same time reality of its colouring. The part abounds with _trongly passionate and emotional parts, and they Were without exception executed faultlessly. We think that an extreme was gone to on the dyeing of the face, but this is a small matter. Signor Paladini is one of those rare ayes—a pure and rich tenor. His voice has that liquid flow which is so distinctive of the artistes of sunny Italy, and his compass and ex ecution are V)th good . although in the higher register the notes are not so mellow as the lower tones. As an artiste 'he must rank higher than any operatic teror we have had here for years. His acting is careful and good, but there is a slight lack of animation in the surprise passages. His Manrico was well conceived and ably sustained. He met with an enthusiastic reception. The Count was taken by Signor Gambctta. This gentleman has a well furnished sterlingjbass voico, and he displayed it to good advantage. The embodiment of the r&le was artistic, and complete in every respect. Signor Tessada the baritone is a great acquisition, as every one will admit who heard his splendid rendering of the descriptive part at the opening. Of Miss Royal we cannot pronounce until we have seen more of her. She did what she had to do as Inez without ostentation, but well. Of the concerted pieces, un doubtedly the best was the last scene of the opera, in which the joyful air " Home to our Mountains," intervenes so bewitchingly with the death pleadings of Leonora, and the numeiated reproaches of Manrico. This was exouisite in its effect, and took the house by storm. It would take too much of our space to at length into the various beauties of the performance. Nothing in the whole Opera was even moderate. M. Carron conducted in a mas terly manner. The chorus is not very powerful ; but they more.'than make up in quality what they lack in numbers. All are realy well-trained aud excellent singers. To-night the well-known and popular "II Barbiere" (Rossini) will be given with three fresh artistes namely Signor Camero, Signor Cesari, and Signora Caranti Vita.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. BarstowEsq., R.M.) INEBRIATES. Hugh Pond and John Leonard pleaded guilty 3to being drunk, and were subjected to the penalty. YELLING AND MAD. Mary Ann O'Brien, a young girl, was charged with being drunk and disorderly last night. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Prisoner's conduct was described by the constable as fearful in the extreme; the girl was mad with drink, and yelling. Fined 20s, or 48 houis. ASSAULTING A WIFE. John Newbald was charged with commit ing a violent assault upon his wife, by striking her with hjs clenched fist, while in a state of intoxication. Prisoner : not guilty to striking my wife ; stop, I did strike her, and might as well plead guilty. Serjeant-Major Pardy said the assault was a serious one, and this was not the first time he had ill-treated his wife, he thought prisoner should be bound over, or he might have to answer for a far more serious offence.»__-. The wife of prisoner, a very delicate-look in" woman, who was in Court, fainted away and was carried out by two constables. Prisoner said he lived m Wyndham. street, but evinced no sympathy with his Tiie Court could not look over prisoner's continued brutality to his wife, and or dered him to pay 5s and costs for drunken ness, aud to find sureties for his good be haviour for six months, himself in £00, and two others in £25 each. THREATENING TO STAB. George Beggins was charged with threaten ing to stab his step-father, George Wilson,

with a carving knife while f£ dinner yes day. Mr Tyler appeared for defendan - and said the affair arose out of family . iftetOn ' es, and it was merely an idle threat Tr_t_M> t any intention to-carry the threat iino c - ecution. Mr Wilsou {intimated that he had no immediate fear of his stepson's threat. Defendant was bound over in his own recognisances in £20, and two sureties in £10 each. A RUN-A-WAY APPRENTICE.. James Irwin was charged with __bcot_c_ ing from his master, to whom' lie was apprentice at Newcastle. The boy pleaded guilty. The lad it appeared, was apprenticed from the Naval Training School, and was found wandering in the city by the police. | The case was allowed to stand over until the appearance of Captain Breton. ___$ STEALING PEACHES. Frederick Mann was charged with steal ing peaches, value ss, the property of Stephen Payne Brown, of the Great North Road, on the 31st ult. Mr Kissline. appeared for the boy, who burst out crying, and said he believed Mi- Brown was not willing to press the charge. His Worship said the practice of fruit stealing had become so prevalent that he intended in every case which could be proved against any boy, whoever he may be, to send such boys to Mount Eden to be flogged. Mr Kissling said that it was necessary that some preventative measure should be adopted to prevent, if possible, the common nuisance of fruit-stealing by boys. Mr Brown said he had been greatly annoyed by the boys in his di-trict, and determined to make an example of them if he could catch them. He would, however, ask to be allowed to withdraw the present case. The case was accordingly withdrawn. This was all the business.

THE REGATTA SETTLING.

The prizes won at the late Regatta were paid at the Club room. Thames Hotel, Ust night, by G. Yon der Heyde, Esq., on behalf of the Com mittee. The various competitors were cheered as they came forward to receive their prizes. The amount of money distributed altogether besides Cups an* trophies was £365. The official decision lof the judge on the schooner race was :— Reward (Oxley) -• 1 Adah (Jones) 2 Mary Ogilvie (Reardon) 3 Th- names of the other winners havo already been published.

THE INQUEST YESTERDAY.—(CON CLUDED.)

Tnrc following evidence, in addition to that which appeared in our yesterday's issue, was taken at the inquest on the body of William Godwin, yesterday afternoon :— Dr Wine stated that he did not notice any smell of liquor on the deceased when he attended him immediately after the accident. John Butler deposed that he was in charge of tho Salvage Corps on the morning of the 1-th inst., when the fire took place. They star ted from Auckland about 2.20 a.m., the deceased being one of those in the break, which was drawn by two horses. A man named Gorman was driv ing. They left the fire about a quarter past six o'clock that morning in the same vehicle, Gorman still driving. They proceeded along Karangahape-road, Svmonds-street, Waterloo Quadrant, Princee-_treet, and through the Barrack Reserve. They passod the Grammar School in going into Wellesley-street East. The horses were cantering down the road, and in turning into Wellesley-street tho driver reduced the speed by putting on the break. The break capsized, and they were all thrown out. He believed it was caused by the wheel catching the break, and canting it over in the turn round the comer, which was too sharp. All of the Corps were more or less injured by the fall. He saw deceased lying on his side close to where the witness fell. He appeared to be insensible. Blood -was oozing from his ear. Witness raised him up, and had him removed to the Pack Hotel, and called in Dr Wine to see him. The driver at the time ot the accident appeared to be sober. Deceased was perfectly sober at the time. To a juryman: The reason of their coming round Princes-street, Sec, was to drop leveral persons who had been assisting at the fire, at their homes. Edward Gough, painter, gave similar cvi- Thomas Henry Jones deposed that he was standing at his door in Wellesley-street when the accident occurred. He could not say at what speed the horses were coming. He could not .ay that Gorman was the worse for liquor. James Smith, the owner of the break, said the vehicle might be driven in safety around a cornet at the rate ot nine or ten miles an hour. It required more room to turn in than an ordi nary vehicle. He would have driven himself had he thought that Gorman was unfit to do so. Sergeant Clarke deposed that ho went to Mr Smith's stable yards at about 20 minutes past 10 o'clock on the morninsr in question, and saw him drunk. He refused to give any informa tion. This was the whole of the evidence, and the jury, after a short deliberation returned a verdict of accidental death, with a rider at tached to the effect that the drivers of vehicles should be instructed to use more care in passing dangerous corners. They also requested the coroner to censure the driver. Gorman was called into the room, and ad dressed by the Coroner as follows: James Gor man, I am requested by the jury to say that you have narrowly escaped having to take your trial on the serious charge of manslaughter. Had any person warned or cautioned you as regarded the rate you were driving, and the accident had occurred after, you would certainly be sent to trial on that chai_e, but the jury has taken a reasonable view of the matter, and although they think you were guilty of recklessness and are not pleased with your subsequent intoxication, you are now cautioned that should you be again guilty of similar conduct this case will go against you, and they desire me to caution you never to be reckless again. You are now dis charged. ______________________________________

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. THE ALBURNIA RETURN. The Alburnia have 2,165 ozs for the month. ■ _ The Queen of Beauty retort this after noon, and expect 600 ozs. Horton's Moanatairi Tribute have 154 ozs. The County Council yesterday let the tender for a road, amounting'to £1,390. The road to Ohinemuri can now be ridden over in 2£ hours. There is a nice shew of gold in the New Morning Star, where good gold was obtained years ago.

CRICKET.

HAWKE'S BAY 22 V. AUSTRALIAN 11.

This match was commenced at Hawke's Bay yesterday in Mr Braithwaite's paddock, Hastings. The Hawke's Bay team went to the wickets first, to the bowling of.Kendall and Spofforth. They were all out for .9, Rees (late of Auckland) making the highest score of 18. The Australians then went to the wickets, to the bowling of Liddle and Newton. When time was called, five wickets were down for 53 runs. The following are the scores : — Hawke's Bay :—lst innings : Moon, 3; Scarfe, 1; Braithwaite, 0 ; Sainsbury, 0 ; Crawford, 4 , Williams, 0 ; Gilberd, 2 ; Winter, 4 ; Sladen, 0; Johnston, 2; Cotterill, 0 ; Rees, 18 ; Liddle, 1; Mayo, 2 ; Ferris, 0; Budge, 2; Goring, 2; Humphrey, 1; Fulton, 5; Newton, 0; Knight, 0 ; Stott, 0 ; Extra, 2. Total, 49 - Australian: —Ist innings: A. Bannerman, 5 ; C. Bannerman, 24; Horan, 2 ; Bailey, 0 ; Spofforth, 16 ; Murdoch, 1 ; Gregory, 0. Total, 53.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

NAPIER, this day.

Play was resumed at eleven o'clock. The ground was damp from the rain which had fallen in the night, and some in the morn ing. Gregory and Spofforth, the not outs, went to the wickets, and shortly after Spofforth was bowled by Moon—6—s4—ls. Blackham came in and Gregory went out, bowled by Moon—7—s6—l. Garrett went in, and Blackham was bowled off hand by Moon— S4—S—l6. Boyle was next. At the adjournment for lunch the score stood 130 for S wickets ; Boyle, not out, 11; Garrett, not out, 47. 2.58 p.m. The Australians are all ont for 151. Total scores are A. Bannerman, 5; C. Bannerman, 25 ; Horan, 2 ; Bailey, 0 ; Spofforth, 15 ; Murdoch, 1; Gregory, 1; Blackham, 16 ; Garrett, 52 ; Boyle, 22, not out; Kendall, 3 j extras, 9.

THE BLACKSMITH'S DREAM.

"The Blacksmith's Dream" is suggestive, and leaves the mind in a state of conjecture as to its meaning. We think of the blacksmith of Antwerp „ and art, and of the learned black smith of the States, and wonder whether the dream of the Scotch blacksmith, now in Auck land, be a sermon or a song. Our reporter visited the blacksmith's tent in Qoeen-street lust evening, which was crowded with visitors all in a high state of hilarity and excitement on b"holding the revolving dream in active realisation. The dr^am is a wonder of mechanism Iby a mechanic, William Robertson, a clever i Scotchman, who devoted the leisure hours of ' If teen years to the accomplishment of his self j imposed task. The object of machinery, as we ! know, is the transmission of forces from points ■ where those forces are immediately applied to | points where resistance is to be overcome or ■' operations are to be performed, apd in their transmission the itensity of motive powers is to be increased, so that certain effects may be produced -which could not otherwise be accom plished. By such means the " Dream " is set in motion, and a score of images of life and beauty are set in motion, each figure performing its distinct mission. In the centre is the photo graph of the inventor,, and opposite to him, his birth cottage on his n«tive Scottish mountain. On the opposite siide- is the model of a palace, not unlike that of __olyE_od,. well-known in connection with Scottish history. As soon as the necessary operation is; performed by the inventor, the spectator i»deligh«ed with a scene of apparent animation.. A troupe of Ethiopian minstrels are in immediate action, with Hones and Air Johnson, and the intervening soloists ; a perfect steamer iR puffing across a lake of real water ; a bycicle race, of a dozen characters or so, are in full exercise ; a girl working a sewing machine ; a mother rocking her baby to sleep ; a pile driver; a carpenter sawing timber ; a boiler maker and his attendant; a bill poster posting up the big announcement of the enter tainment ; and the blacksmith at his forge, with a variety of other objects of interest and amuse ment. The intervals are filied with Punch and •I udy exhibitions. " The Blacksmith's Dream " is a wonderful invention, and worthy of the eulogiums patsed upon it.

PARNELL BOROUGH COUNCIL.

THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Par nell Borough Council was held at the offices last evening. Present : His§Worship the Mayor, and Councillors Brown, Coleman, "Wood, Winks, Brackenbury and Robin son. New Councillors.--Councillors Mcßen ' zie and Flood took their oaths and seats. Correspondence.—A considerable amount of correspondence was read respect ing the Borough's selection of land for an endowment; the City Council, the subsidy from Wellington, the. cutting in Manukau Road, etc. igRETURNiNO Officer.—Dr. Home, who had hitherto filled the rites of this office gratuitously, required some remunertion for future services. On the motion of Councillor Winks, it was agreed to pay the Retiring Officer £1 per day for nominations, aud £2 per day for elections. Salary to Mayor.—Councillor Mc- Kenzie thought the Mayor should receive some remuneration for the services he gave the public, and after giving his reasons, moved that the Mayor be paid £50 a year. Councillor Brackenbury seconded. Councillors Wood, Robinson, Coleman, and Winks opposed. Eventually Councillor McKenzie withdrew the matter, and said he would give notice of motion for a future occasion. Manukau Road.—The Council agreed to meet in Committee next week to consider various matters in connection with this B'ibject.

EVENING STAR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1878



\ STAN TED, a Housemaid.—Apply to __ 7 Mrs J. C. Firth, Mount Eden. A'l ED, a Horse Groomed early every morning only.—Apply to Mr Hamley, Wynyard Arms Hotel, Wellesley-street East. ANTED, a good General Servant.— For address apply to H. Sawkins, Grocery Store, Grafton Road. ANTED, a Female Servant.—Mrs. Doonin, 117, Hobson-street. ANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Hqldsiiip, Manager. WANTED, a Man and his Wife as Farm Servants (no encumbrance), or a single man.—A. Buckland, Haymarket. -X'STANTED, a young Man to assist in a V? Bar and make himself useful.—John Menzies, Auckland Hotel. TO PAINTERS.—Wanted, one or two good Hands.—C. La Roche, Kyber Pass. \j_T ANTED, a good Farm Man, married, vv wife for housework, no children ; also, 15 good Servants.—Mrs. Elsinore's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, 24 Boys.—Apply at the Theatre Royal, on Monday, at 10 a.m. WANTED, Peach Stones.—Bowling Green, Grafton Road. ANTED, a good Sowing Machine Repairer.—W. C. Dennes, Great Sewing Machine Depot, Queen-street. WANTED, a Componitor to go to New Plymouth.—Apply at once to Mr. Barton, Star Office.____-_:^_ -___, ANTED, bya Gentleman of exper ience, situation in Store, town or country. Address, Bookkeeper, Star Office. ANTED to Sell, the yacht Water Witch, 6 tons, in first-class order, with sails and gear complete. — Peace and Todd, Shortland-street. W _ ANTED, a Box Maker for making Shirtboxes.—Apply at 34, Shortland street. WANTED to Sell, two first-class Milch Goats, one newly Kidded; two young Goats, and one Billy.—Apply last house Selwyn Terrace, Parnell. WANTED, a Helper lor the Smith's Shop.—Cousins & Atkin, Victoria Car riage Factory, Market Reserve. WANTED, a Pu. chaser for First-class Spring Cart and Harness complete.— Apply United Service Hotel, Queen-street. WANTED, a strong active Servant Girl.-» Apply at once to Mrs. J. W. Oxley, Hardinge street, Freeman's Bay. LERK WANTED.—Wanted, a tho roughly efficient Clerk for the Kopur'i Sawmill, Kaipara; none but competent and experienced persons need apply.—George Fraser. Agent. Grahame's Bond, Fort-street. ANTED, a respectable Lad for the Machine Room. One to learn the business.—App y Star office. . ANTED, immediately, a good Cook, one who understands the business; must be a sober man.—F. P. Gardner, Thames Dining Rooms, Wharf. . WANTED, by a respectable young person, a Situation, as General Servant or Housemaid.—Apply by letter to S.L., this office. WANTED, a young Girl, capable of assisting in light housework, and in the care of children. —Enquire at this office. ■__ AN'aED, a respectable Girl to assist ir housework.—Richmond House, top of Grey-street. WANTED, several good General Ser vants, Woman Cook for Tauranga, Nurse and Needlewoman, young Girl to assist. —E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street, WTANTED,- by a respectable middle- V v aged person, a situation as Housekeeper or to attend on an invalid.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland street. _ . ■XTELSON-STBEET— For Sale or to Let, _[_. New Six-roomed House. Will be sold on very easy terms.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. WANTED, Shingling done.—W. Grahame, Grocer, top of Grey-street. ANTED, a pair of Sawyers and three Labourers for the Bush.—E. Gibbons, Onehunga. WANTED, a good comfortable Bed^ room, within _0 minutes of Queen-street, by a single young man.—L.M., Po3t-office. WKITE down what you wish to remember of the following Bargains, and then you will not have to read this through a second time. Men's Socks, 4Ad ; Military Do., lOd; full weight Sperm Candles, lid; Men's Cork Hats, weighing only 2i ounces, ls 3d; Canary Seed, 6d per lb ; pretty Fancy Baskets, ls; handsome Beaded Collarets, ls 3d; Children's White Socks, 3d upwards; Ladies' Aprons, 9d ; Frills, Id to 9d; Flour, lid.; leather School-bags, 9d; Knitting Cotton, 2s alb: Glass Butter- Coolers, with plate and cqye., ls 3d; more of the Splendid 2s Tea ; also superior Mixed Tea, 2s 6i; good Baking Powder, 6d a tin: Berlin Wool Slippers, 2s 6d a pair; a nice assortment of small looking glasses, Id to ls; Infants' Sun Hats, ls; lot of Hair Pads, ls; Hair Brooms, ls3d 2s; Nail Brushes, Id; Scrubbing do., Id; a few 20 ---keyed Concertinas, 4s ;2!good Condensed Milk, 6d a tin ; inferior do., 3d; Glycerine Soap, 2d per cake; Leather Laces, 2d a dozen ; Dress Holders, Id ; large bottles of good Scent, 4d ; Men's and Boy's Leather Belts, 3<. to 6d; Men's Braces, 9d; Men's and Children's Bootß at prices that will make you laugh; Girl's Frocks, ls 6d ; Wave Braid, 3d per dozen; Bell Topper Hats, 7s ; lot of Flowers an 1 Feathers, cheap; good Pickles, 6d per bottle ; Knives and Forks, 8d a pair; 'Cork Screws, 4d; Watch Keys, 6ald ; lot of Photograph Frames cheap; Tooth Brushes, 4d; Pen Knives, 6d to lOd ; large views of the Thames, 2s per dozen,&c, &c—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street.



|_> OA R D ,OF EDUCATION. The Teachers Training Class will assemble in the S^oo Building, Wellesley-street East, on SATURDAY »«*^ssffifefis am Secretary._ "ANTED, a General Servant, where a laundress is employed ; reference s re quired.—Mrs. Biss, Grafton Road. ANTED, a General Store (doing a fair trade) and Dwelling-house in the country, wi*h post-office and some land pre ferred.—Address H.8.C., Star Office, Auckland TO BOILER MAKERS.—Wanted, 2 or 3 good hands immediately.—Albert Boiler Works. WANTED, a strong Lad to attend horses aad make himself useful.—X. Reeves, Victoria-street. \\7 ANTED Known, that D. Goldie is TV prepared to supply all kinds 'of Tinibe 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. _cc. at the lowest marketprice, at his Yards Cus ttm-house-street. WORKING MEN'S CLUB. The Committee have resolved to ope_ 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.Lepine, Secretary. ANTED to Sell (cheap), White and G_id Cups and Saucers, ls each; Com mon Cups- and Saucers, 6d each, os 6d dozen ; Jugs, 3s 6d;: iret Hot-water Jugs, 6s 6d and 7s Cd: White and1 Gold Plates, 8d and lOd : B.isins, ls 6d; Cream Jugs, ls 6d; Milk Jugs, 2s; Small Plates, 2£d; Large Plates, 4s 6d and 5s dozen ; Butter Dishes, with metal lids, ls 3d; Glass Butter Dishes from ls to 2s 6d; Vegetable Dishes from 5s 6d to 6s 6d pair; Jugs and Basins. 7s pair; White Chambers, ls 2d and ls Gd; Small Coloured Chambers, ls 6d ; House Boots, 4s 6d, ss, and. 5s 6d; Children's Cheap Leather Boots; Tasmanian Superior Shell Necklaces only 123 to 15s each; Robley's Aerated Flour, ls Id packet.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. WESLEYAN CHURCHES. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET.—Morning, 11, Rev. J. Warren ; Evening, 6.30, Rev. W. J. Williams. PARNELL. — Morning, 11, Mr. Qualtrough; Evening. 6.30, Mr. Wykes. GRAFTON ROAD.—Morning, 11, Rev. W. J. Williams; Evening, 6.30, Rev. J. N. Buttle. UNION-STREET.—Morning, 11. Rev. H. H. Lawry; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Hogg. PONSONBY.—Morning, 11, Rev. J. Whewell; Evening, 6.30, Rev. J. Warren. NEW NORTH ROAD. — Afternoon, 2.30, Rev. N. Buttle: Evening, 6.30, Mr. Olphert. NORTH SHOKE.—Morning, 11, Mr. Barton ; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Cox. MOUNT EDEN.-Morning, 11. Mr. Burton. LORNE-STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, BA., Sunday, February 3. —Morning : " Worship and its value." Evening: " The Omnipotence of Faith." S~T. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Ponsonby Hall.—Divine Service will be conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11 and Evening, at 6.30., by Rev. Mr. Runciman . TTNITED METHODIST FREE %J CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11, Rev. Mr. Taylor; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. Mr. Lockwood. THEATRE^ROYAL.— Sunday Evening Services (under the conduct of th« Young Men's Christian Association), February 3.1878. Doors open at 7.30 • Service to begin at 8, and close at 9 p.m. All are invited. Seats free. ■ ONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Bores ford-street. —Sunday Services, Feb. 3.— Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., will preach in .the Morning at 11, and in the Evening at 6.30. RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services :— To-morrow—Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, Rev. B. J. Westbrooke. RIMITIVE METHOIHST^irURCH, Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services :— Morning, at 11. and Evening, at 6.30, Rev. D. Duttin, F.R.A-S. Subject: Morning;, "Religious Equality." Evening, "Christ, the Light." LOST. —Lost, a Gold Cross with pearls in centre.—The finder will be rewarded by leaving-, at Mr George Williamson, Tobacco nist, Queen-street. LOST, between Newmarket and Conquest Place, Parnell, last Thursday, a Gold and Jet Stud.—The finder will be rewarded on re turning the same to Mr. Hogg, Newmarket. "I _"_S. REWARD.—Lost, to-day, in _|_\_" Queen-street, a small Brown Purse, containing nearly £4, and a small pieco of Green Berlin Wool. Finder will receive above reward on retu.ninK same to this office. ENDERS Wanted for the Erection of a Corrugated Iron Shed on No. 3 Allot ment at the Breakwater; size of shea to be 50ft. bS 36ft., corrugated iron and nails supplied. Plans and specifications to be seen at the office of Alex. Saunders, Esq., Insurance Buildings. All Tenders to be sent in before 5 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 6th inst. BANNANAS, 4d and 6d lb. ; Apples, 4d and 5d lb; Plums, 6d lb ; Grapes, Is 3d lb; Onions, 2d lb; Potatoes, 201bs Is; at Mrs. Elsmore's Registry, Shortland-street. COMFORTABLE Accommodation for one or two Gentlemen in a house off Upper Symonds-street; very healthy and pleasantly situated.—Enquire at Robertson Bros., Upper Symonds-street. HG. STEVENS.—A letter for you • from Ngunguru by the Argyle to-day.— H. B. Morton. TO Painters. .-Wanted, a good hand.— G. Bishop. Newmarket O T I C E. I will not be Responsible for any Debts con tracted by my Wife. Mary Quinn, Auckland. DANIEL QUINN. 2nd Fcburary. 1878. /-^IORNS, BUNIONS, AND WARTS. MR. BASSTIAN begs to inform tho Inhabi tants of Auckland that he will shortly be leaving. Persons wishing to be cured of the above trouble some excrescences should make early applica tion. Ladies attended at their own residence. N.B.—No Cutting. Address: —Anchor Hotel, Queen-street. "Auckland, 28th Jan., 1878. "Mr. BaSstiat.: "Sir,— Having been a Bevere sufferer for ten years with two very troublesome corns, one on the sole of the foot and the other on the toe, I was at last induced to apply to you, having pre viously tried almost every means to have them removed, but without success. I am happy to state tnatyou have throughly eradicated them, and I have been more then twelve months with out the slightest symptoms of my torments re turning. I would certainly recommed any person suffering from corns to apply to you for relief.—l am, etc , " Joseph West, Pitt-street." AUCKLAND SCRIPTURE "GIFT ASSOCIATION. NOTICE. A PUBLIC MEETING of the above Associa tion will take place on TUESDAY EVENING, sth February, at 7.30, in the Lome-street Hall. Chairman: Dr. Maunsell. Programme :— Chairman's Address. Secretary and Treasurer's Annual Report. Short address, Rev. R. Taylor. "The Bible, our Friend." Short address, Rev. A. Carrick, "The Bible, Short address. Rev. A. W. Webb, " The Bible, our Shield," ' , A Child's Scripture Exercise Paper to be read, Prizes awarded to Scho ars, by two Ladies. Remarks on the Association's work, and its urgent need, by F. Larkins, Esq. Music (by a Choir under Mr. T. Cooper) inter spersed. A Collection, for the object of increasing the Society's Funds, will be made. -pONSONBY" GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Quarter Days for this year are: April 29. July 15, and October 7, pYCROFT> Master.! TfcTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING _J3| ■ COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have, this day, made a Call (the fifth) of Nine pence per Share on the Capital of the Company, payable to the Manager, at the Registeree Office of the Company, No. 14, Insurance Build ings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, Februarj 13th, 1878. John R _ RANDERgONj Manager. Auckland, 28th January, 1878. ■VTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING J_N COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will b< held, at the Company's Office, No. 14, Insurant Buildings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, 21s February, 1878, at 3 p.m. Business: To alter Rule 8 by.the addition o the words: "Or to any person considered b them to be irresponsible, or any other transfe which they may a^Xl-ANDERSON, Manager. ' Auckland, 30th January, 1878.



TIT ANTEJD KNOWN ' 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. Private Entrance down right-of-way. __?/_<•">?_ —IMPROVED FARM of 260 acres; _W-L'vO. about 80 acres in good grass, also 3 acres of well established orchard, yielding several tons of fruit during the season, 25 acres bush. House of 6 rooms, and outbuildings. Will be sold on easy terms.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. X? f>*_ P_ —FOR SALE, Farm of 156 acres, oWfVOt'. partly improved, 50 acres bush, House of 3 rooms, &c, 20 miles from Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent. Shortland-street. PT.OR SALE, a J arge Allotment in -_J ■ Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane & Son, -4? 1 f\ t0 &mo LENT, on Building Society 5-. A-V. principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. OTJ ACRE FARM, 17 miles from BJJ. JL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad joining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage , Garden. — Apply to W. Mc__.ini"ia Springbank, Ponsonby. stry, TO LET, two Rooms, front and back, with fireplace, Shortland-street; no child ren taken.—Apply at this office. TO LET, a detached three-roomed Cot tage, pleasantly situated, Cracroft-street, South Newton. _ Rent low. TO LET, at Victoria Wharf, North Shore, two 11-roomed Houses, just put in first-class repair. Suitable for a largij Family or Boarding House.—Apply to .1. Edwards, Ferry Wharf; or Oliver Mays, North Shore. To a permanent tenant, rent very moderate. _$_?>Q..y PL-- A 110 at aild Prett_* Cottage ■ «W f*J 6 *L_» of 5 rooms, with large freehold allotment, pleasantly situated on the Great North Road. Price, including Venetian blinds, curtains, pol-s, book-case. &c. (all new), £275.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. _£* gf 4 K4 | CASH, Balance at 7i per cent. O\™" ™ Excellent Improved Farm of 200 acres, all fenced and divided into thirteen paddock, over 100 acres ii p_rmauent grass and crops, 13 acres bush, remainder surface scrub, House of eight rooms, Stable, Cow-shcis, &c, &c. Price, £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent. Short and-street. £.* 1 OA —WORKING MEN'S Cottages on _S_ L A _. . Sale for £120, £100, £160, £185, £200, and upwards; also, Allotments very cheap. Money lent to build with. —C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. VnOR SALE (cheap), a Rob Roy Canoe ; JP also a Boat 25ft. long, carver built.—G. Oliver, Boat Builder, Official Bay. OR SALE, 18 years Lease of a Ten roomed House in town ; good stables, and splendid situation ; ground rent, £52. —W. Flood, No. 5, Insurance Buildings. "^7" O R K~SH IRE RELISH. Just Received ex Abbey Holme: . 60 Dozen of the Celebrated YORKSHIRE RELISH. The Best and Cheapest Sauce in the World. Six Medals awarded. From Goodall and Backhouse, Leeds. • To Be Had of F. WHITEHEAD, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist, Victoria-street. 6>/fK KEGS HONEY for immediate J-W \F sale.—Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. • F~I RE ! FIRE. FIRE !—Tann's Celebrated Fire and Thief-proof Iron Safes. Avey's Weighing-Machines on sale.— E. & H. Isaacs. 4?J_p;7v^^EXCEl_L___.T _Villa Cottage of 5 o«^ _fc«J \J. rooms, finished in a superior style, with the freehold allotment, containing nearly an acre, fenced, drained, and fully nlanted with fruit and ornamental trees. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street." ", FOR SALE, in Symonds-street, a large Dwelling-house, with freehold allotment, 66 x 330 feet. Price, £450. Terms very easy.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. SEWING MA _ H I N E S OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A r LESS THAN COST. ' Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & - Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I -will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, " THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. L a G- *■ A Meeting for Consultation of Good Templars on difficulty respecting the division in the Order wili be held at the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on WEDNESDAY next, the 6th instant, at 7.30 p.m. S. EDGER. G.W.C.T. S. BROOKING, D.D.R.W.G.T. Auckland, February 1,1878. X>ONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. NOTICE.—The Collector will attend at Pon sonby Hall daily from the Ist to 9th Febrnary next, between the hours of 7 and 9 o'clock p.m., fer the purpose of receiving payments of rates. All rates not then paid will be sued for. By order of the Board, GEO. W. JONES, Secretary, Ponsonby, 30th January 30,1878. PIANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREKT. Have the largest and best Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Call and see their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. rr. o land, EX 'LORRAINE': 5,000 BEST Countess Slates, h. b. morton. mO HIS WORSHIP THE MAYORi Auckland February 1,1878. Sir.—We, the undersigned, respectfully request your Worship will be pleased to ask the ' Burgesses of the city to proclaim THURSI. AY, February 7th, a Holiday, on the occasion of the ' Intercolonial Cricket Match, Australia v. Auck land Province. ' Fredk. Whitaker Owen and Graham Cruickshank and Co. Ireland Bros. T. and S. Morrin L, D. Nathan and Co. William Lodder J. C. Firth " David Hean, Ntl Bank J. E. Pounds, Union Bk Henry A. Watt, B.N.Z. T. H. Ivey, BnkN.S.W. Wm.Burton.Colnialßk G. W. Binney ■ Jos. A. Tole W. Rattray William C. Daldy (for Combes and Daldy). IN accordance with the above, I invite the Citizens to declare THURSDAY, the 7th February, a Pubiic Holiday. HENRY BRETT. | Mayor. Auckland, February 2,1878. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COM PANY (LIMITED). Tenders will be received at this office until 1 neon of MONDAY, 11th instant, for Sinking a - Shaft at the Ceal Mines, Kawa Kawa. Specifications may be seen on application to the undersigned. . Intending Tenderers can leave for Mines hy steamer on Monday, 4th inst., and will be shewn over the ground by the Manager. ' By order of the Board. HENRY GILFILLAN, JUN., Acting Secretary. c A LBURNIA GOLD MINING COM | J_\_ PANY (REGISTERED). ,f The Share Register will be CLOSED fron v noon on TUESDAY, the sth Instant, until Nooi >r on FRIDAY, the Bth instant, when a Dividend I will bo payable at the Company's office. H. N. GARLAND, Manager- Auckland. February 1,1877.



GOURT ZEALANDIA, 4741, 1 A.0.F., A.D. p The Officers and Members of the m above Court are requested to meet fa at the COOK-STREET HALL. TO- | MORROW (Sunday), at 2p.m. sharp. X to join in the Funeial Procession of | onr late Brother William Godwin, _s of Court 3978. wt The Members of "COURT ZEA- X LANDIA'S PRIDE" (JUVENILE) H are also requested to meet at the m Bame time and place. _ By order of the C.R. __\ FRH_). CHRISTMAS, 1 Secretary. || jaßmm-mammmmßmmßMaLwaam mmmmsmmmsmßmßmmmmmaEmßUß A UCKLAND NAVAL BRIGADE. The Officers, Petty Officers, and Men of the above Corps are requested to assemble at the Drill-shed, TO-MORROW AFTERNOON, at 2 o'clock, to attend the Funeral of their late co worker (at fires), Mr. Wm. GODWIN. White Frocks and Hats; Crape on left arm. No arms or musical instrumenrs, E. LeROY, Captain Naval Brigade. 2nd February, 1878. 3L_3t -f£_Si ___ _ s_m% a___j_g '^E^imm'tmm AUCKLAND AND HAMILTON RAILWAY. CHEAP EXCURSIONS. INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET MATCH. AUSTRALIA V. AUCKLAND. On 7th, Bth, and 9th February, return jeurneys at single fare, any Station to Auckland available for return on either day. On Saturday. 9th, a late train will leave Auck land for Hamilton and intermediate Stations, leaving Auckland 6.30 p.m., Newmarket, 6.40 p.m. WAIKATO RACES. Single Tickets issued on February 13th and 14th, any Station, to Hamilton, Rukuhia, and Ohaupo (the two latter in event of line being opened), will be available for return on any day from WEDNESDAY, 13th, to SATURDAY", 16th inclusive. A. V. MA CD ON A LD, General Manager. rp 0 BRICKLAYERS. The Quarterly Meeting of the Members of the Bricklayers Mutual Protection Society will be held at the Lodge-room, Young: Men's Christian Association Rooms, on TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, sth instant. Meeting opens at half-past seven o'clock. JOHN RULE, Secretary. mO BUILDERS. ; Tenders will be received until 4 p.m. of TUESDAY, 12th instant, for the Erection of a Villa in Symonds-street. Plans. &c, at my office. Albert-street. EDWAPD BARTLEY, Architect. QCHOOL.BAGS, At all Prices, 3s. upwards. , Leather Bags, 4s. to 10s. J. WISEMAN, SADDLER, 113, Queen-street. AUCKLAND FRUIT AND SEED DEPOT, (Opposite T. and S. Mobrin's). ROBERT BREWIN Begs respectfully to inform the Public that he '~. can now supply from his own Orchards— Plums, 6d per lb Apples, Id per lb Peaches, 6d per dozen Pkars, 4d per lb Tomatoes, 2d per ib Bannanas, 6d per lb Pine Apples, 6d each _-§* And all other Fruits equally Cheap, "OONSONBY. HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Ratapayers are reminded that a Specia Meeting will be held THIS (Friday) EVENING, at 7.30, for the purpose of deciding as to carrying out Public Works on a large scale in the district. Those favourable to such proposals should not fail to be present to record their votes, the law requiring that the works must be authorised • by a majority consisting of two-thirds of the ratepayers present at the meeting. Xjl O R Q AIE, NOW LANDING. Ex California, from San Francisco 100 CASES, each 4 dozen lib. tins AMERICAN VENISON 50 CASES, each 4 dozen lib. tins american blue berries. ______• ___>• Morton. mO HIGHWAY* BOARDS. Notice is given that the " Auckland Star" is duly appointed a Gazette for the insertion of all HIGHWAY BOARD and other PUBLIC NOTIFICATIONS required by any New Zea land or Provincial Statute. WEDNESDAY, FEBRAKY. 6. ' AT ELEVEN OCLOCK A.M." LINCOLN-STREET, PONSONBY. GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Exchange Rooms, Queen-street, on Wednesday next, at 11 o'clock, All that Piece or Parcel of Land, being Lot 31 of sub-divisions 31 and 42, situated in Lincoln-street, Ponsonby, having a frontage of 77 feet by 103 deep. This Property is at the rear of the residence of Mr. Anderson, City Surveyor, beautifully, situated; substantially fenced and planted with Fruit and other Trees of a choice description. i. For positive and unreserved sale. I'UESDAY, EEBR JARY 5. ' At 11 O'CLOCK. G. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Exchange Sale Rooms, on Tuesday next, A Quantity of Ships' Gear, viz. :— Patent Windlass, complete Pumps, Ha-wse, Pipes, Winch, and Sundry other useful articles. Also, i 3 Screw Jacks. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5. AT MULLALY'S STABLES, NEW NORTH ROAD. UNDER BILL OF SALE. l IJ.OR SALE, on Tuesday next, at 12. i __■ o'clock, * 7 Horses Drays, Harness, and Sundries.. alfred""buckland %