Mephis. to Faust. 'Tis well. hope that we shall soon agree! For now, your fancies to expel, Here as a youth of high degree I'm come, in gold-lac'd scarlet vest And stiff silk mantle richly dress'd, And cock's gay feather for a plume, A long and pointed rapier too.; And briefly I would counsel you To don at once the same costume. How repugnant to all one's ideas Faust .would - appear if he had " donned the same costume." ___ftei wards, when Faust and Mephistopheles • appear suddenly in front cf Auerbach'a inn at Leipsig, Siebel says to one of the revellers— Who take you now those travellers to be ? : Frosh replies- Let me alone! o'er a full glass you'll see As easily I'll worm their secret out As draw an infant's tooth. I've not a doubt That my two gentlemen are nobly born, They look dissatisfied and full of scorn. Whether a nobleman is usually to be discerned "by his being "dissatisfied and full of scorn," 'we don't profess to know, but clear it is this group of villagers and soldiers did not recognise anything superhuman or outlandish in either of •their visitors. Onasubsequentoccasion Mephistopheles says: Call me Lord Baron, so the matter's good ; Of other cavaliers the mien I shew. •His character, too, was quite burlesqued. Would a gentleman nobly born, or a man who had the mien and hearing of other cavaliers, -whilst singing, by a condescension which was recognised, a song amidst a lot of village revellers, turn round and make faces, and adopt singular postures with body and arms? ■Goethe's Mephistopheles was an evil spirit con cealing his wickedness with the view of leading others astray, and Cesari's was an evil spirit who wished to display all his wickedness to the "world, and who even carried his advertisement and warning with him. Margaret had met Mephistopheles frequently, yet towards the close of the drama she has not discovered his •demon character. The man who comes with thee.'l hate, Yea, in my spirit's inmost depths abhor ; As his loath'd visaere, in my lips before, Nottght to my heart e'^r gave so great a pang. Faust—Fear not. sweet love ! Margaret—His presence chills my blood. Toward. all besides I have a kindly mood; Yet, though I yearn to gaze on thee, I feel At sight oC him strange horror o'er me steal : That he's a villain my conviction's strong, May heav'n forgive me if I do him wrong! Faust—Yet such strange fellows in the world must be! Margaret—l would not live with such a one as he: * If for a moment he but enter here. He looks around him with a mocking sneer, And malice ill-conceal'd. That he can feel no sympathy is clear, Upon his brow 'tis lightly reveal'd, That to his heart no living soul is dear. p How grandly Goethe has condensed into one line the great characteristic of the evil spirit ! "He can feel no sympathy." Goethe's devil was so internally, S. Cesari's exter nally. The Italian genius does not readily receive the ideas of the great German mind, but still we should have thought that the "angel of light" might have rendered intelligible the conception of an exterior of gentlemanly mien and address, concealing a spirit of malice, envy, and hatred so strong as to betray itself occasionallyin the lineaments of the face, though not otherwise apparent. The singing of S. Cesari was very good, and caused one the more to regret that his part had not received a more intellectual interpretation. He sang one of the mostdifflcult songs ever written, the "Serenade," remarkably well, though, we thought, a trifle • too slowly. But, of course, the music frequently suffered as a natural consequence of the mis conception of the poet's and musician's creation. Parts that are replete with the most delicate sarcasm became void of their wicked humour. Theflago-like cunning of the great deceiver, and the well-concealed hateful wickedness of Satan himself, were supplanted by the bogy that affrights the schoolboy in the night walk down tlie village lane. Let it be noticed too in passing that Spohr in his " Faust" has not fallen into the mistake any more than Gounod, altho' towards the end of the opera, when he claims Faust as his prey, Mephistopheles does not conceal his diabolical character.

The song by Faust, "Be mine the delight," • and the subsequent duet with Mephistopheles were nearly as good as could be. Indeed, there is not a word but of praise for S. Paladini. His -voice is beautiful, and he sings the part that was written by the composer. His high notes •do not shew the usual fault of being a roar or a scream. His C in ait was a perfect musical sound. His acting was not overdone. Indeed, through the whole performance he gave us un qualified pleasure. The scene at the fair (La Kermesse) was creditable to everyone concerned in it, stage manager and all. The gem of it was the song of the old men, which was perfect. The scena in which Valentine, Signor 6am betti, appears was admirable. There was no mistake in his interpretation, and he sang with a purity and taste throughout that was abso lutely charming. We feel quite sure that there was not a person in the house whose mind did not go along with him throughout his perform ance, and who did not in fact share his grief." and although all possible feeling was given to his song in this scene, and to the music in his death scene afte wards, yet it was wonderful the skill witb which he always preserved the rhythm—for singers too often forget, especially those of the Italian school, that rhythm cannot with impunity be sacrificed to what they call expression, a phrase that generally means sub stituting their own ideas for those of the com poser. One word to S. Gambetti: He sings so well and acts so truly, that we should like to cure one fault whichmars his performance. An old poet of his own country said, •' JV^edio sub fonte leporii surgit amari aliquid." In English we have it thus: " There is never a rose without a thorn." S. Gambetti's voice is pure, his intona tion perfect, and his acting is the acting of an educated gentleman, why will he iniure the effect of all by the perpetual trembling of his voice, called, we believe, by his countrymen, the ** voce vibrata." A vibrated note introduced occasionally is effective, but when used con stantly the habit becomes wearisome, purity of tone disappears, and the deeper the note the greater is the mischief. Signor Gambetti's voice is in the highest degree musical when the notes are delivered true and pure, yet we cannot say that it gives us any pleasure to hear it when uttering a tone so violently trembling {that one cannot tell what the note is.;-. Out of our great love to this gentleman we say this. The less that is said of Siebel's song " Gentle Flowers," the. better. This sweet outpouring of a loving and loveable heart was rendered some what as it were a challenge to single combat, or a political address to the pit. Signor Paladini sang " Lair de Faust " delightfully: His acting is extremely good. If he errs it is on the right side, for nothing is more dreadful than "tearing one's passion to rags." He looked the character well too. Perhaps in his interviews with Mephistopheles he was some what too subservient, for he should not forget that his pact with Mephistopheles was that the latter should be the former's servant in thi. world. - . ■ The scene immediately following, In which Margaret appears, was partly spoilt by the absence of repose, and the straining for the effect of simplicity and artlessness on the part of Margaret, which was so overdone as "to frustrate the object aimed at. The song of "The KingofT-iuile" was badly introduced by two comets instead of by two bassoons. A viola, and the upper octave of the contra bass, would have produced the required effect better, in the absence of course, of the proper instruments. The loss of the violincello too in this wonderful composition was ruinous. We expected, to be somewhat disappointed in this song, after hearing the few notes that Margaret sang as she appeared out of the mm, •• No. my lord, nor a lady am I, nor yet a beauty, and do not need an arm to help me on my way." She declajed herself to be a simple village maiden. The music is simple and pretty, and the accompaniment is pianissimo, yet there was little simplicity or clearness in her singing. Hector Berlioz used to say that to strike the note at once was the first duty of a singer. " Planter bienles notes" in rule No 1, yet now rarely do we hear from this lady a high note fchpt is not approached with a glissade as they would call a similar motion in dancing. Indeed Signora Guadagnini's construction of her part was inartistic, when Gounod ventured to give a new air to this ballad in the minor key, thereby challenging comparison with the grand old major which is known throughout Europe, it cannot be supposed that he spared any pains to make his work bear the mo3t minute criticism; and his success was ad mitted complete. But the interpretation was inferior and lacked susceptibility, nor was the lento at the close taken as if the meaning was appreciated. Margaret is alone singing this old ballad in a dreamy style to herself, whilst, in fact, her thoughts are occupied by her lover, but no such effect was suggested by the perfor mance. She seemed, to us. to be thinking of herself and how she looked; and her affectation of "giving expression" acted so powerfully as to destroy all rhythm. Why does the director allow this . And how wretched the translation t The Italian words sang ended, if we caught them correctly, "And he flung the beaker into the sea, and his soul ascended to Heaven, or some thing like that. Here is a literal translation of the two last stanzas :--

Up stood the jovial monarch. And quaff'd his last life's glow. Then hurl'd the hallow'd goblet In the ocean depths below. He saw it splashing, drinking, And plunging in the sea; His eyes meanwhile were sinking, And never more drank he.

T^e "Jewel" song was done in a jerky, cos tive style—in fact, was ill-aung. The acting was extravagant—especially towards the end, •where Margaret continues kneeling at the chair (which by the way she thoughtf ally moves for the purpose), even after the entrance of .Faust and the rest. _ : .'A . , In the lovemaking scene Mephistopheles was more himself than previously, but still his dress rendered it impossible for an onlooker to accept the possibility of any woman making love to him. The idea was ludicrous. -The part of Martha was intelligently rendered throughout by an artist who was never out of good taste and never made a mistake. We could not help thinking what a blessing.it would be to the audience If this young lady with her fresh voice and true feeling could take the place^Qf!pignora ■Giiadagnini and the ungraceful movements of Theaquartette was admirable in aU respects, and Signora Guadagnini was impelled,by the exigencies of the situation, into something like .artistic repose.

The harp accompaniment to Mephistopheles' soliloquy inC. major, previously to the last love makingsceneofMargaretandFaust in the garden was terribly missed. These 16 bars of music are almost unequalled in dramatic effect, and should have been more conscientiously rendered. The spinning-wbeel scene was omitted, perhaps wisely, considering the previous failure of the singer to interpret a soliloquy ; but we were dis appointed, for it is of extreme beauty; The Soldiers' Chorus was very effective. The local band certainly showed up a credit to the place. The death scene of Valentine was the best piece in the opera. Chorus and grouping were perfect. Even Margaret seemed awed into naturalness. No one has impressed us more favorably than Signor Gambetti, Does he know the origin of the voce vibrata? When Rubini was growing old, his talent reinained.but his physical strength had lessened. He still remained the most beautiful singer, in the world, but his voice trembled from weakness. Nevertheless, the fading found imitators, and a tremolo became fashionable.

The general characteristics already touched upon continued to the end of the opera. Those of us who remember Signora Cortesi. sigh with regret when listening to the perpetual sliding of the notes and the marvellous contempt of rhythm and time displayed by Signora Guadag nini, and recollections of the graceful action of Signora!Coy almost make one weep when viewing the singular gestures of the present Greschen. Reflecting on the impression made on our mind by the performance of Signora Guadagnini, we have come to the conclusion that the part of Greschen is not one in whiFh her peculiar gifts enable her to shine. "Norma" would possibly be more in conformity with her natural. In "Trovatore" she is, doubtless, very much better and let it be remembered that while Giisi could never play "La Figlia," Jenny Lind was a marked failure in " Norma."

Still one cannothelpreflectinghowwonderfully good this Opera Company is, taken as a whole. Who would have thought 30 years ago that we should ever hear euch mus'c in New Zealand ? What an age of tho world we live in ! People say, Oh !it is only a newspaper report; no one attends to what newspaper writers say. We have not spared criticism, favourable or un favourable, and the reader who has travelled with us through this notice will, we hope, believe in our honesty this time at any rate. And our concluding observation is this: Let everyone go to the opera; for it is very, very good; a striking result, and most cogent proof of the spread of civilization and luxury, even to the South Pacific. Postscriptum.—How pertinacious the Italian mind is in the idea of the impersonation of Mephistopheles may be learnt from the fact that the notes of Goethe's poem, etc., above v ed, were collected while writing in a contemporary a notice of S. Dondi's performance of this same character. Sigma.

The Wellington Races.

ACCIDENT TO McIVER, THE JOCKEY. (BY TELEGRAPH). (Per Press Agency). WELLINGTON, this day. The Governor arrived at about 12.30 p.m. The weather was beautiful. There were twice as many people and vehicles on the ground as yesterday. The jockey Mclvor, who fell and was stunned, is not seriously injured. Hurdle Handicap. — There was a capital race between Te WThctu and Shark. All the horses jumped splendidly, hut Te Whetu had best place. At the second hurdle Grey Momus fell, throwing Mclver, his rider, \vho seems badly hurt. He got up and mounted immediately, but was no sooner on than he fell oft' quite helpless. At the finish Shark ran Te "Whetu very closely, flogging hard ; but Te Whetu won by two lengths. Te Whetu 1 Shark 2 Victor 3 Lara Wins the Cup. The Cup was a wonderfully good race, a hot pace being kept up from the start to the finish. Lara jumped away with the lead after several false starts, and kept it throughout though Very.hard pushed by Trump Card and Otupai. There was tre mendous excitement wheu the horses entered the straight, aud deafening cries, of " Lara" being raised. Eight started. Lara won by about a length ; Trump Card, 2; Otnpai, 3; but so little diilerenee between them there was much unsertaiuty as to place. Hutt PxIKK Stakes.—There was a false start, though Chokebore, Mufti, Stirabout, and Izaak Walton went round, and came in in the above order. Standard-Bearer did not go. ■ The Cup time was 3mins. 44 one-tenth sees.

CRICKET

Australia v. Auckland.

Yesterday's play stopped with the con clusion of the Auckland first innings, at half-past four. The rain, which seemed to have held off to allow this portion of the game.to be finished, now came down in torrents, and after waiting until half-past five the captains agreed that it would be better that further play should be postponed until this morning. To-day's Match. The game was resumed at noon to-day. When the play commenced there were only about 300 present. A cheer greeted the two Bannermans as they took their stand at the wickets. The following was the disposition of the Aucklanders :—Lynch, howler and draw ; Carter, wicket-keeper; Cotton, long-stop; Lankbam, short-slip; Curtis, third man and behind the bowler; A. Whitaker, point ; Gleeson, mid-off; Cameron, mid-on; Dacre, long-leg and long-off; Swanson, short-leg ; Russell, cover point and long-square-on ; Robinson, forward short-leg and bowler; Mumford, draw and forward short-leg; Wood, forward point; Lawry, extra cover and square-leg ; Lublin, behind the bowler and third mar: ; Grierson, long-off and long-leg; Yates, long-on and extra cover point; Nolan, long-square-on and cover point; Whewell, square-leg and long-cut-and-drive ; Buck land, extra short-slip and extra cover point; Philson, long-slip and long-on. A. Bannerman received the first over from Lynch, who bowled from the garden end. It was a maiden. C. Bannerman hit hard at Robinson's first, but missed it. The 4th he drove well for 1 one, it being well fielded and returned hy Dacre at long-off. Lynch howled another maiden. A. Bannerman got one to leg in Robinson's next. ' Lynch sent down another maiden, which example was followed by Robinson. Both batsmen are cautious, and are evidently biding their time. Lynch still kept his list of maidens, hut in Robinson's next C. Bannerman got 2 past cover point. The first ball of Lynch's next over proved- fatal to A. Bannerman, who returned it to the bowler : 1 for 4. An Auckland cheer greeted the departure of this dangerous player. T. Horan took the vacant wicket, and the two finest batsmen in Australia were now opposed to the Auckland bowlers. Two more overs were sent down without result, and then C. Bannerman cut Lynch smartly to the boundary for 3. These were the first runs made oft Lynch, who had bowled five maidens in succession for one wicket. C. Bannerman got a single to leg off Robin son. A smack for 3to the off by Charley brought up 10, immediately after which the rain came down, and a temporary adjourn ment was made at one o'clock. It was ohly a shower, and in a quarter of an hour play was resumed. The first hall from Robinson, the champiojn cut hard for 2. The rest were unproductive. Robinson, who had had his men rather close in, now extended them a bit. Horan hit Lynch twice for 2. C. Bannerman hit Robinson to the off for a single, andi then a single by Horan brought up 20. Bannerman was now befdnning to let out. He cracked Robinson for 3 to the off, and Horan got one to leg. Horan added 3hy a splendid cut off Lynch, and then a splendid piece of fielding by Mumford prevented another addition to the score.. Buckland now took Bobinson's end, but his first ball was badly treated, as it was cut for 3 by Horan. 30 was now put up. Bannerman got a single, which was turned into 2by an overthrow.. The second ball of Lynch's next Horan tried to hit but it went up and fell into Wood s hands at mid-off, or rather forward point. 32—2—12. A tremendous cheer went up from the Aucklanders, atF'^this. Bannerman continued his scoring off Buck land, after Spofforth's advent, and anotner three went on.. Lynch took the ball, and

the second of the over (a shoter) bowled Spofforth slick : 36—3-1. Boyle was the next marj and spoilt Lynch's maid<m by a single to ihe off. The attendance became much larger at half-past one, and numbered about 600. One was scored off Buckland's next, and Lynch sent another maiden. Banner ian hit Buck land hard to the off for three, and then Boyle drove him for two. Forty went up. Bannerman waa now playing splen didly, and was disposing of Lynch's trundling with the greatest ease. About ten minutes before lunch, Wood took the ball from Buckland, whose four overs had produced 15 runs. The first over from the Waikato representative was a maiden; Lynch; duplicated it. The Auckland fielding was now very good, and provoked general admiration. Boyle got another single, and then the play was slow. Lynch was dead on, and no liberties could be taken with him. Wood was also bowling well. When the adjournment for lunch took place, Lynch had bow.cd six maidens in succes sion, and Wood four overs for one run. Score, 44.

After luncheon, rain prevented play for about a quarter of an hour. When they resumed, a single was credited to Banner man iv Wood's over, and one to each bats man in Lynch's next. The grass was now very wet, and saw-dust was in request. In the uext two or three overs 2 singles and a double each to the batsmen were recorded, bringing up 50. The next hit of importance was a fine drive for 3 off Lynch by Banner man. Soon afterwards Nolan went on in Wood's place, but Bannerman drove his third for two, and cut his fourth for one. . At 3 o'clock fully 1,000 persons were on the ground. A drive by Boyle off Nolan brought 60 up. Nolan did not meet with much success, for his first three overs yielded 9 runs. A cut for 3 off Lynch by Boyle brought up 70, but the turning iv the lane was reached at last, and in drawing one of Lynch's, Bannerman put oue into Nolau's hands at short leg. A cheer told that it was held, and the great New South Wales batsman retired after making a brilliant innings of 36. Four for 71. Murdock came in, and directly after Boyle was let off at cover point by Wood. Murdoch's first effort was a 2 to leg from Lynch. In Nolan's next Boyle went in at a short pitched one, and hit it high to deep long on. "Well hit" was cried, but Yates was on the alert. He judgedjthe ball splendidly and held it well, a ringing cheer telling of the best catch of the day. Five for 75. Boyle's 22 was a well hit innings. Gregory, the Australian captain, was next man, and broke his duck with a single. The following is the state of the score up to the latest advices from the field — AUCKLAND.—Fikst Innings. Gleeson, b Kendall 0 Lankham, b Spofforth 0 J. Wood, b Kendall.. 5 Swanson, lbw, b Kendall 9 Carter, c Blackham b Spofforth 0 Lynch, c Boyle b Spofforth 0 Yates, run out 1 A. Whitaker. c Bailey b Spofforth .. .. 4 Mumford, b Kendall 1 Robinson, b Spofforth .. 3 Curtis, b Spofforth 0 ftrierson, b Kendall 3 Cotton, cA. Bannerman, b Spofforth.. .. 8 Lawry, c Bailey b Spofforth 1 Cameron, run out 1 Buckland, c Gregory b Spofforth .. .. & Dadre, b Garrett 13 Russell, st Blackham b Garrett.. .. ..15 Nolan, b Spofforth _ W. Fhilson, b Spofforth .. .. ..- .. 0 Lublin, b Spofforth ~ .. 0 Whewell, not out l Extras 12 Total 85 BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs. Balls. Runs. Mdns. Wkts. Kendal! .. 27 112 22 16 5 Spofforth.. 37 119 42 13 13 Garrett ..10 40 9 6 1 AUSTRALIANS—First Innings. A. Bannerman, c. and b. Lynch .. .. 1 C. Bannerman, c. Nolan, b. Lynch .. .. 36 T. Horan, c. Wood, b. Lynch 12 Spofforth, b. Lynch 1 Boyle, c. Yates, b. Nolan 22 Murdock, c. Buckland, b..Lynch .. .. 4 Gregory, b. Robinson 14 Garrett, c Nolan, b. Robinson' 17 Blackham, not out .. _ ■.*«..'-.. I Total 114

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. RUSSELL, this'day. PASSENGERS PER lONA. Arrivals : lona, Ruby, aud Leo. Sailed : Ph_enix and lona. Passengers : —Reynolds, Knee, E. Williams, J. Wil liams, Phillips, and others. The cheap excursion trip advertisrd by the Hawea ought to induce a number of excursionists to be present at our Regatta.

ROTORUA, this day.

ROTORUA RACES.

The Rotorua races came off at Ohinemntu on Wednesday. The Rotonia Handicap, £40. —Won by Mr Peebles Moa, Hecnau 2nd. Hurdle Race, £20.—Mr Durbridge's Wai rarapa Ist, Mr McGee's Perfume 2nd. Maiden Plate.—Mr Stanley'sMrcky Free Ist. Pony Race.—Mr Buckridgc's Cockey Ist. Ohinemutu Plate (Maori race). —Honene Ist, Whakatoreka 2nd. Hack Race.—Mr Bennett's Slade Ist. Consolation Stakes.—Mr McGee's Pei fume Ist. The races were agreat success. The set tling took place yesterday, and was very satisfactory. SCALDED TO DEATH IN A BOILING SPRING. A native woman fell into a boiling spring on Wednesday, and died yesterday. A gentleman named Hutchison rushed to her assistance, and got his hands badly scalded. DESTITUTE OF LAW. Hariwera, a Maori lunatic, has been severely beaten by the natives for stealing, the native police having received instructions not to arrest him. There is not a Magis~ trate or European policeman within a radius of forty miles from Rotorua. The Maori Committee of Managementfisgaining ground,, there being no other tribunal to appeal to.

HAMILTON,, this day.

ELECTION OF COUNTY COUNCIL.

The wet weather yesterday damped the ardour of the candidates and the electors all the morning, but about three o'clock it cleared up, and from 4 to the closing of the poll there was excitement, and crowds watched anxiously for the Returning Officer, who took until 8,30 to total up the ballot papers. The following are elected : Dr Beale, Messrs N. R. Cox, Gardiner, Gandin, Hume, Gwynne, Potter, Dawson, and Coates.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWN ING.

A boating party, consisting of Mr Lawlor, J.P., a son, and three daughters, had a narrow escape from drowning, in harbour this morning. They had set sail when a strong puff of: wind overturned the boat, throwing the occupants into the water. They held on the keel until rescued by four fishermen, who observed the accident from the shore.

Sharemarket languid ; Caledonian, 65s ; Alburnia, 57s 6d ; Waitekauri, 4s.

THE NOVELTY.

The barque Novelty, of whose loss off the coast of Formosa we heard a few days ago, turns out to be the Auckland-built vessel of that name whichlten years ago was the regu lar packet between Auckland and Sydney. The Novelty was a barque' of 370 tons, measuring i34ft on the keel, and was launched in Mechanic's Bay by Messrs Niccol and Son in 1863. In February of that year she left on her.maiden trip to Syd ney, under command of Captain Phillip Jones, under whose superintendence she had been built to the order of Messrs Henderson and Macfarlane, the proprietors of' the Circular Saw line of packets. The Novelty was- a remarkably fast sailer, and accomplished the run from Sydney to Point Rodney on one occasion.

ill five' days twenty hours, one of the quickest runs on record. When the Novelty was three or four years old, she was taken to England by Captain Neariug, and an attempt was made to get her classed at LIO3 ds, but difficulties were raised, principally because she had not been built under a regular Lloyd's surveyor, and certificate was refused. The Novelty traded successfully between Auckland and Sydney for many years, and was sold about seven years ago to a Sydney firm, in whose possession she ha? remained. The Novelty is the'larg st vessel which has been built in Auckland up to the present time.

Sir George Grey at Taranaki.

The Premier and party arrived in the Hinemoa off Taranaki this morning at eight o'clock. The landing took place at ten. The party weie received on the beach by the Mayor and the Reception Committee, and a large number of people, who cheered heartily. A large triumphal arch was erected at the entrance to Devon-street, covered with flags and bearing the inscription "Welcome Sir George Grey." I under stand there was a conspiracy to cut it down last on the part of some of Major Atkinson's followers which was detected, and the arch watched during the night. The party drove to the Beach House, where Ministers are staying. A banquet will be given at four o'clock in the Odd Fellows Hall which is heartifully decorated for the occasion. The 'Hinemoa leaves for Wellington to-night or early to-morrow morning.

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NEW PLYMOUTH, this day.

ARRIVAL OF MINISTERS.—BAN QUET AND PUBLIC MEETING.

The Hinemoa arrived at about seven o'clock this morning with Sir George Grey and party. Arrangements are made to land at ten. Messrs»Halse and King went oft". Ministers are now receiving deputa tions; They will go to Waikua, aud return in time for a banquet. Sir George Grey will probably address the public this evening.

MEETING OF INDIAN FAMINE RE LIEF FUND SUBSCRIBERS.

A meeting of subscribers to the Indian Famine Relief Fund was held in the large room of the New Zealand Insurance Com pany this afternoon, for the purpose of con sidering the best means of disposing of the £349 returned by the Governmsut. There were about 12 gentlemen present* The Chair was occupied by his Worship the Mayor (H. Brett, Esq.,) who in opening the meeting regretted the small attendance, which he could not attribute to insufficient notice. He then called upon Mr F. G. Ewington, the Secretary, to read the balance sheet, which was as follows :— Indian Famine Fund. Statement of Receipts and Expenditure. Receipts. £ s.d. Total amount from Subscribers ~ 1966 011 Expenditure. Lord Mayor, London 500 0 0 .. 1092 5 6 319 11 0 Telegram to London 5 4 6 Stamps 3 11 0 Telegrams 0 2 10 J. Waldie and W. Collins, for Cleri cal assistance i 16 8 Evening Star .. 350 Upton and Co 10 5 Atkin, for Printing 2 14 0 To balance at Bank 3 19 0 £1966 9 11 So far as agreeing with the documents pro duced the above account is correct, but the peculiar nature of the transactions renders it it impossible to vouch for absolute correctness, although not even the slightest incorrectness is either suspected or implied. J. Waymouth, Public Accountant. Auckland. 9th February,. 1878. The Secretary further stated that an advertising account of £6 was still owing, and that several of the lists had not yet been sent iv. The Chairman stated that at a meeting of the Committee flast week it had been suggested that the money should be distributed as follows: —Auckland Dis pensary, £100 j Ladies' Benevolent Society, £100 ■_. Industrial Home, £60; Orphan Home (Parnell), £40; Orphan Home (Fonsonby), £40. Mr Darby thought the disposal of the money should be left in the hands of the Committee, and he moved a resolution to that effect, which was seconded by Mr Co upland. • Mr J. Y. Stevenson spoke in favour of the money being left in the hands of the Committee, which numbered fifteen gentleman, while there were only 9 or 10 present at this meeting. The Committee would be better able to dispose of the money. Mr G. Holdship said that the Committee had already decided as to> how the money should be apportioned. Mr Stevenson said that the nine or ten gentlemen present had not as much knowledge of the matter as the committee, who had cdnsidered it. He asked if the 14 or 15 who had already decided on the disposal of the money were better able to distribute it than the present meeting. He thought the present meeting should definitely | decide on the disposal of the money. Mr Barton Ireland concurred in the re marks of the previous- speaker. Mr P. Darby then altered the resolution, which now read, " That the recommenda tion of the Committee' for the disposal of the money be adopted." Mr Coupland seconded. Mr Dands moved as an amendment,. ". That a portion of the fund available for distribution be devoted to the Auckland Provincial Hospital, to form a "■ Hospital Convalescent Aid Fund" for the purposes of assisting the destitute inmates when dis charged to reach their distant homes; also to give some temporary aid to others, who/ discharged from hospital, need some assist ance until they are able to obtain employ ment. 'This fund to be invested ia the hands of a committee of (three or more)v gentlemen to be elected at this meeting.'' The amendment was not seconded. On being put to the meeting the motion was agreed to with only one dissentient. Mr W. C. Daldy proposed, and Mr P. Darby seconded, a vote of thanks to Mr F. G,-Ewingtoii for the trouble he had taken in connection with the fund. Carried. A vote of thanks, on the motion of the Cnairman, seconded by Mr Coupland, was passed to Mi- G. P. Pierce, for the use of the room. The meeting then terminated.

To the Editor : Sir, —Buyers of sugars all over, the province are under the im pression, and justly so, that sugars have fallen £2 per ton in Australia. As the press has given this information, and when merchants here demand the price that has ruled for some months on invoice at tne same rates to country customers, they are taxed Avith overcharging, or with getting an extra profit. It would be well to have the statement that has appeared on two occasions during the last month, that the Sugar Company has reduced thei 1 * prices £2 per ton, corrected. The agent has no information of that being the case, and we know that our invoices by the Hero are the same as formerly. —Merchant.

EYEJVING STAB. EB3CD3 T. ' .FEBRUARY 8, ISTB



WANTED, till noon of Monday next, Tenders for Painting, &c., three or four Buildings ; labour only.—Apply J. Syms, Tailor, Wakefield-street 1 _ ' - W' AN TED, several General Servants for town and country. Cook and Laun dress, Nurse and Needlewoman.—X. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. "TISTANTEDj.by an experienced person, a . T situation as Housemaid. — Apply by letter to 8., Star Office. ANTED, a.smart Boy.— Apply to the Steward s.s. Argyie on Monday morning. WANTED to Let, a 3-roomed House in West-street,, near Upper Queen-street, j Newton; rent, 6..— Enquire J. Clarkson, next house; '______, ' WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Mrs. Anderson, Graf ton Road,.fourth house above Store.



WANTED, Housemaids, General Ser vants, Dressmaker for the country, Boy for Housework, several House-assistants, Cook and Laundress.—Mrs. Colis' Select Registry office. W ANTED, a respectable Youth to wait at table and maka himself generally useful.—C. Burton, Queen-street. ... W -ANTED, by a respectable middle aged person, a situation as Housekeeper or to attend on an invalid.—_£. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. li___W WE shall have on Saturday Prime Roast Beef, 4d, sd, 6d ; Prime Mutton, from 2d; Dairy-fed Pork, Veal, Poultry, Bams and Bacon; Superior Beef Sausage, 4d; ditto Pork Sausages, Pork Pies. —George Hulme Auckland Steam Sausage Factory, Qiieen-st. WANTED, for Gisborne, a good General Servant; references required.—Apply Mrs. Brewer, Selwyn Terrace, Parnell. WANTED, a good Servant; references required. — Mrs. James Dickey, City Road. WANTED, a few good Bushmen.— Apply sharp Union Sash and Door Com pany, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, a Carpenter to make a frame for garden lights; no objection to any countryman at Ponsonby Nurseries.—W. Mason, Proprietor. WANTED, a steady middle-aged Man to milk, plough, and work in garden.— Apply this office. \SXANTED, for the Boot trade, a good TV Finisher, and a Youth accustomed to the bench work; good wages given.—C H. Prinoe, Crown Boot, Grey-street. . WANTED, a thoroughly respectable Girl as general servant.—For address apply Stab Office, TO ORGANISTS.—Wanted, an Organist for All Saints' Church, Ponsonby.—Apply by letter to the Churchwardens, care of T. H. Hall and Co., High-street. WANTED, for the country, a Baker.— Apply to John Buchanan, Custom House-street. - '__ WANTED, by a Gentleman, two private rooms, sitting room, and bed room, with bath; breakfast only at home; within ten minutes walk of Princes-street west. Apply by letter only 8.8., this office. ANTED, a Single Man; must be able to plough and milk.—Mr. O. Mays, North Shore. ANTED KNOWN, that our Drapery Stock is being marked down for our Cheap Clearing Sale, commencing on Friday next. Bargains will be offered, as room is wanted for Winter Stock.—R. French, Hobson street^ WANTED, for Waikato, a smart yonng man as Assistant Bookkeeper.—Apply to Fran- Scherff, Fort-stre«t. . "VSTANTED to Let, a comfortable Four- T I roomed Verandah Cottage.—R. Laing, Ropemaker, Picton-street. WANTED, a Situation as Junion Clerk in a Merchant's or Storekeeper's office ; had some experience. References unexception able. Security given. No objection to country. —Address "5.J.," No. 5_ Letter-box. ANI'ED to SELL (cheap), Pint Tumblers, 9d each. 3 for 2s ; small Tumblers, 3d each, 2s 6d dozen; White Wash hand Basins, ls 8d; large Cooking Apples, only 3d lb, 121bs for 2s fid; small Apples, 71bs for ls; a variety of superior Vases to be sold cheap.— H. Watts, Pittrstreet. WANTED, a Lady to teach two little girls for two hours daily. English and Music required.—For address apply this office. W" ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Mrs. Clark, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell. ANTED, two Sawyers to call at the Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay. ■ WANTED, Employment by a youth, fairly educated, with a taste for drawing. —Apply J. McK. , Star Office. WANTED, a Barmaid for the Upstairs Bar of the Cosmopclit-en Hotel. ANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mo uld ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Holdship, Manager. "\J_T ANTED, a respectable Servant Girl, T T about 16; references required.—Mrs. Stephenson, Spring-street, Ponsonby, below Mrs Addey's Seminary. TO TINSMITHS.—Wanted to Purchase, Tinsmith's Tools.—Apply, stating all par iculars, to A.Z., Star Office. WANTED, a Purchaser for First-class Spring Cart and Harness complete.— Apply United Service Hotel, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Store (doing a fair trade) and Dwelling-house in the country, with post-office and some land pre ferred.—Address H.8.C., Star Office. Auckland. WANTED, an active young man used to the Butchering R. D. Giles, City Market. ANTED, a strong Boy for the Eatchen.—Apply this office. ANTED Known, that our Clearance Sale is now on, for a short time only. Dress Stuffs, worth lOd, 6d per yard; splendid value at Bd, worth Is. Small balance of Bank rupt Stock at prices to clear. Boys Hats from 3d; Men's Hats from 10_d.—Note the address, and be in time to secure the bargains: R. French, Upper Hobson-street. ANTED to Sell (cheap), White and Gold Cups and Saucers, ls each; Com mon Cups and Saucers, 6d each. 5s 6d dozen ; Jugs, 3s 6d; Set Hot-water Jugs, 6s 6d and 7s 6d; White and Gold Plates, 8d and lOd; Basins, ls 6d; Cream Jugs, Is 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 6dpair; Jugs and Basins. 7s pair; White Chambers, ls 2d and ls 6d; Small Coloured Chambers, ls 6d ; House Boots, 4s 6d, ss, and 5s 6d; Children's Cheap Leather Boots: Tasmanian Superior Shell Necklaces only 12s to 15s each; Robley's Aerated Flour, ls Id paoket.—H. Watts. Pitt-street. \\T ANTED Known, that D. _.oi_die is TT 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, &0., __o. at the lowest marketprioe, at his Yards Cus ttm-house-street. WANTED, all connected with Private Boarding Houses,. Restaurants, Hotels. Shipping. &c„ &c. to give ROBLEY'S PATENT AERATED FLOUR one fair trial for Bread. Tea Cakes, Scones, Pancakes, Pastry, &c. It will be found more economical than any other kind of Flour. Also, Robley's Prepared Porridge Meal for Indigestion, and Robley's Superior Food for Infants and Invalids. Wholesale and Retail Manufactory : Upper Lome-street, Auckland. Xy ORKING MEN'S CLUB. 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 4s.—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. _> ROCK-MELOJNSI BOCK-MELONS! A splendid assortment of the above iust to hand; the first of the season. Also, a variety of delicious Hot-house Grapes, and Fruits of every description.—C. Farrow, Brunswick Fruit Depot, Queen-street. N~I TED INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. Policy-holders are reminded that no Claims are recognised or recoverable if the property insured be previously or subsequently insured elsewhere unless the particulars of such other insurance is allowed by endorsement on their PolicieS* H. WORSP, Secretary. Auckland, February 6,1878. UNION INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. APITAL £2,000,000. CCX L A J-TtT BRANCH : i QUEEN-S TRE ET. Next the Colonial Bank. FIRE "DEPARTMENT. Insuranc granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried oh, Merchandise, and Goods of every description. ..." F, MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers,. Merchandise of all kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at owrcs-r Current Rates. R. H. STEVENSON Manager. CIITY WEST No. 2 DISTRICT J SCHOOL. EVENING CLASSES.—The Evening; Classes will re-open on MONDAY next, nth inst. English Arithmetic,, Book-keeping, Mr. 6h_y.



4?_d_»£_ —IMPROVED FARMof2Goac.es; about SOaoresin good grass, also 3 acres of well established orchard, yielding everal tons of fruit during tho season, 25 acres bush. House of 6 rooms, and outbuildings. Will be sold on easy terms.—S, Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. jGOQ X —FOR SALE, Farm of 156 acres, c^./vO-»« partly improved, 50 acres bush, House of 3 rooms, &c, 20 miles from Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent. Shortland-street. FOR SALE, a->J arge Allotment in Chapel-fitreet.—Samuel Cochrane & Son. i? "_ <f \ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society cwi-lf principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 1Q"fl ACRE FARM, 17 miles from OJL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable houso of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad ioining. Prioe, £270.—5. i. i. Agent, bio /_ {%_€_ —EXCELLENT Villa Cottage of 5 __: O\J. rooms, finished in a superior style, with the freehold allotment, containing nearly an acre, fenced, drained, and fully planted 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. , | f% .0 LET, in Newton Road, a House of JL four rooms and shop with fixtures, having side entrance.—Mr Brock, Newton Read. TO LET, Shop and comfortable Dwelling house, .Wakefield-street. Rent low.— Apply to Mr. Culpan, on the premises. __.**--_ _ —NEW House and Large Allotment j&Ovi Kor Sale near Wellington-street, for £200. Deposit, £30 ; balance as agreed.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. YACHT for Sale.—The Contrabandierej 10 tons, beautifully fitted out, will bo sold very cheap, owner leaving the Colony; also a very large Open Pleasure Boat, capable of carrying 40 persons.—W.P. Featherstone,North Shore. . T&TORTH SHORE.—For Sale, a bargain, ia. that beautifully-situated and wci_-b..l_t Residence adjoining the Devonport Hall. The position is unequalled on the Shore, being close to the water's edge, and yet sheltered from all 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. __?.>/- ifl. —HOUSE of 6 rooms, wash-house dt'/W __: .7. with copper, coal-hole, range, &c, good well, allotment 66 x 108-6, fenced and planted, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. ff*6>Q/\ —24 ACHES GOO~D LAND, 7 acres c*_-<-V «/v?. 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 • close to the Railway Station.—S. Vaile, Land Agent. ,-hortand-street. ________ ONSONBY.—For Sale or to Let, very Comfortable Villa Residence, quite new ; splendid view of harbour. Easy terms if sold. —C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. _L*-? H_/_ —THREE acres Land (volcanic) at _*_._> O \J . Mount Eden, and 4-roomed House, for Sale; partly cleared, fenced, garden, &c—C. Williamson. Estate Agert, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a Corner Shop and 5-roomed House, good yard, well, &c.; rent low.— For address apply Mrs. Mclndoe. ,~KJ_. mHE NETHEB LANDS- ' jfM^. X STEAM NAVIGATION FN|OT|O|^.COMPANY. (Under Contract with the Dutch and South Australian Goverments). Will despatch one of their SPLENDID MAIL STEAMERS from SYDNEY to BATAVIA, calling at Cooktown, Thursday Island, Port Darwin, Jourabaya, and Singapore, on February 13th, April 27th, July 9th, September 20th, and December 2nd, 1878. For freight and passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Auckland; Or, to ELDRED s_ CO, Sydney. Auckland, February 8, 1878. ~7rt\jT & O. COMPANY* ■ "___■ ' Passengers can be booked through from Auckland, and all information as to departures of Steamers, rates of passage, &c, obtained at our office. CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. February 8. 1877. sgivste^ T> EGU LA R MONTHLY STEAM COMMUNICATION •^wms- between AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the sth of March. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, February 8, 1878. IVTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE iX INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital. £1,000,000 Reserve £50,000 Re-Insurance Fund £20,000 Insurances effected against Fire and Marine Loss of Every Description of Property, at Lowest Current Rates. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, " * Manager, Auckland Branch. _ /-.ROCERY BUSINESS FOR SALE. Chas. Burton retiring from the Grocery Business. Shop To Let, with plate glass front, windows lined with looking glass. During this week, the Stock will be sold, at greatly reduced prices.—C^urton^ueen-s^et.jiearjrheatr c. r_A~N __rE D X N O WN. 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._ G" RAND'S HOW OP SUMMER COSTUMES. A. LINABURY .__ CO. HAVE JUST OPENED UP jQ/» pOSTUMES, Comprising— BLACK SILK COSTUMES COLOURED SILK COSTUMES • JAPANESE SILK COSTUMES HOLLAND COSTUMES FRENCH BATISTE COSTUMES BRAIDED PIQUE COSTUMES FRENCH PRINT COSTUMES CAMBRIC COSTUMES BLACK SILK SKIRTS, with Body Pieces COLOURED SILK SKIRTS* with Bod Pieces HANDSOME BRAIDED LINEN COS TUMES and SKIRTS, with Body Pieces to match. The above GOODS were purchased at a Heavy Discount off English Invoice, and will be offered to the Public at ENGLISH COST. Inspection Invited.. a V i'nab.uby &.-QO., 204 &206, quej-n-street, , Auckland. , [A CARD.j T&TILLIAM LAMBERT JACKSON, YV F.R.C.5.,1., * SURGEON AND ACCOUCHEUR, HIGH-STREET, AUCKLAND. W. L. J., begs to intimat. to the Citizens of Auckland that he has commenced practice. The Surgery is situated in those central pre mises in High-st_eet, near Mr. Rout's. Surgeon's Appliances of every description. 1 Teeth extracted.



Xjl LOU R ! [fji LOU It ! Anderson and Co., It. Anderson McGili, llassell, J. T. Evans and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TON KS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. .tsr Tbe best brand in the market. Wholesale Agicnts-B. TOITKS & CO. ' Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and G!u tinised Bone Manure. Wholesale. Agents—B. TONKS Se CO "XT O T I 0 E. The undersign* d having a Large STOCK of the Best and Fastest Dyes that can be procured in the English and French Markets, as well as a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Having had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland in his^nanaerement of the business • of a Dyer and Cleaner during the last fifteen years, he trusts that by a continuance of strict attention, and by personal control of the opera tions, to continue to give the satisfaction he has hitherto afforded. ....-; Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel (of any description) Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any shade or colour. Velvet.., Silks. Satins, Ribbons, Feathers; Gloves, Cleaned, Dyed, or Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on a short notice. _t®" Orders left at the City Establishment, Wellesley-street East, will receive prompt attention. Ladies and Gentlemen waited upon by leaving th. ir Orders personally or by letter. VV. EDGAR, g IVTOTICE OF REMOVAL. The Undersigned has removed his Office from the Railway Wharf to IN o. 7, QUEEN-STREET (above Mr. .Gilflllan's), where all communica tions in reference to the Barges 'Lake Erie' and ' 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. STEAKS, Chops, Sausages, Pork, Legs of Mutton. Roast Beef, all at _d per lb., for cash only.— A. Dornwell. LOST, from Wynyard House, a Light Tan or Fawn-coloured Irish Setter Pup, about three months old, on Wednesday night, the 6th February.—Any person bringing the same to the owner, Mr. William Shera, will be rewarded. FOUND; a Gold Medal, presented "to Private W. Henderson by the Quebec Rifle Association.—Owner please call at this office. NE POUND RE WARD.-r-Lost, a . Grey Parrot, with red tail.—Anyone re turning the same to Mrs. T. Morrin, Burrwood, Remuera, will receive the above reward. FOUND, a Lady's Umbrella.—Owner please call at|this office. LOST,, last evening, between Grey and Hepburn-streets, a Silver Ooen-faced ■ Watch.—'i he finder will receive ss. reward on leaving same at this office. LOST or Stolen, a Black and Tan Gordon Setter; answers to the name of Bruce.— Anyone returning it to Mrs. Furlong, 3, City Market, will be rewarded. ID.RUIT I XJIRUfr ! TmRUiIM Just Received, from the Coast, a Consignment of VERY CHOICE FRUIT, which we oSev at the following Reduced Pkices :— ' PLUMS, 4d -? lb., 12!bs. for 3s APPLES, id $ ft.., very choice PEACHES, 3d per dozen. The above fruit are from some of the Finest Auckland Orchards, »nd in first-class canditf&n. H. P. GIBBONS & CO., ~ , Grocers andPi-oduceMerchants, 58, Wellesley-street, Auckland. EDEN TERRACE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders are required by the above Board for Kerbing and Channellirg. Tenders to be delivered to the undersigned by 6 o'clock on MONDAY Evening, 11th inst. Plans and specifications to be seen at Mr. J. Boylan's, C.E., 129, Queen-street. W. J. SUITER, .'...'. Chairman. mo -BUILDERS. Tenders will be received .up to noon of FRI-' DAY. the 16th instant, for the erection of a Galvanized Iron Store at the Breakwater. * Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mo PAINTERS. Tenders will- be received up to Noon on THURSDAY, the loth instant, for Painting and Papering a Large Dwelling House. Specification at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. ■__ Architect. Customs, Auckland, Feb. 7,1878. TENDERS received tor Repairs to Steam Launch being irregular, Fresh Tenders are now called for up to noon of MONDAY, the 11th instant. THOMAS HILL, Collector: j FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. IN THE ESTATE. OF THE LATE WILLIAM NICOL. GEO. W. BINNEY HAS been instructed by the Trustees in the Estate of the late William Nicol,.to sell by auction, at the Exchange Sa'e Rooms, Queen-street, on Friday, 22nd February, at 12 o'clock noon, in order to realise upon tne balance of Unsold Property, FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT and HOUSE,. "---~_. foot Grey-street; Let to Weekly tenant. .. Manukau East—l 33 acres, bounded on three sides by water..' . Mongonui—6 Allotments Coromandel—3 Allotments Howick—Lot 34, Section 2, Parish of Pakau ranga ... Miner's Iron Holdfast Safe, 22 x 22 x 28 in. 25 Shareß in the Inverness Gold Mining Com pany. Further particulars in future advertisement.. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12. ' EMBROIDERY,' HABERDASHERY", UNDERCLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, SEWING MACHINE, &c, &c. &c. THE subscribers have received instruct ions from Mrs.. Symonds, to sell on the premises, Hobson-street (next Foley's), on Tues day, 12th instant, at 11 o'clock, The Whole of the Stock-in-Trade, consisting of Hand-worked Embroidery, Under clothing, Haberdashery, Fancy Goods, Sewing Machine, Embroidery Stamps and Patterns,.&c., Sec SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON,. Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, FEBRARY 13. , SHIP'S STORES, EX '.LORi-AINE' AND 'APELLES.' 320 Packages PRESERVED MEAT, SALT BEEF, SALT- PORK, SUET, BISCUIT, FLOUR, RICE, SUGAR, OATMEAL, PKAS, PRESERVED/ MILK, TEA, COFFEE, BUTTER RAISINS, PICKLES, PRESERVED POTATOES, SALT, PRESERVED ONIONS and CARROTS, PEPPER, LIMEJUICE, MUSTARD, STOUT, • MOLASSES, ALE, PORT WINE. Also, 350 CASES KEROSINE, &c, Sec, __c. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Stores, Fort-street, on. Wednesaay next, 13th February, at 11 o'clock, 670 Packages of the above. E. & H. ISAACS, ' _ Ai.ct.Pheers- - TO-MORROW, AT THE CORNER MART, ; AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK. % -| J_ CASES APPLES, PEARS, ANX> PLUMS. . . GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer.