EDEN COUNTY COUNCIL.

WITH refeience to the approaching meeting of the Eden. County Council, we learn from Mr Tothill that an inaccuracy occurred in our notice yesterday. Both circulars were issued notifying seven o'clock as the time of meeting. The statement that the second meeting, to consider the advisability of bringing the Act into force, was fixed for seven, and the other for half-past, is therefore incorrect. It will be seen from our advertis ing columns that Dr. Wallis has called a meeting of the Graftou Hiding for half-past seven o'clock to-morrow night, iv the East street Newton school-room, near Newton Kirk, to protest against the Act being made operative in the County.

The Whitaker-Jones Libel Case.

THE DEFENCE,

[BY TELEGRAPH].

(From our own Correspondent.)

DUNEDIN, this day. The concluding part of the plea put in by Mr Rees is as follows : —" The said George Jones further saith it was for the public benefit the said matter charged in the alleged libel should be published, and that the particular facts by reason whereof it was for the public benefit that the alleged libel should be 'published were : 1. That the public at large and members of the General Assembly might have their attention more fully drawn to the pernicious nature of the said measure, and the facilities which it offered—not to bcraa fide settlers, but to the speculative capitalists —for the acquisition of large areas of native land, to the great detriment of the colony. 2. That for more than twenty years the native race had always watched with great jealousy and suspicion all the measures of Parliament and the orders in Council which in any way affected their land or titles thereto ; that Maori wars and difficulties originated out of these feelings on their part as to their lands not being sufficiently guarded by the various Go vernments of the colony, and that the natives all over the North Island were thoroughly alarmed and enraged at the idea of the ptoposed Bill becoming law ; and that the probability was very great if such a Bill did become law, that the colony would have been involved in a great Maori Avar, and therefore anything likely to shew the real nature of the Bill and the intentions of its promoter would be likely to retard its progress, and preserve the peace of the country. (3). It was for the public good that the acts and iutentions of the great public and political office of the Attorney-General, so far as dealings in land were concerned, should be fully known, especially as he was introducing and supporting strenously a Native Land Court Bill, and by it seeking, to alter very materially the whole law relating to Native Lands. (4) That it was most important for the public and the Parliament to know that the Attorny- Geueral, while introducing the Land Bill, was in reality introducing a measure which would materially damage and injure a very great number of the Queen's subjects, to wit, the native owners of the land ; and which would be used to his own benefit; and it was right and proper that the attention of all people in the colony should be called to this fact, that it was expedient that the members of the Houses of Parlia ment and the Public generally should be made aware of the manner in which the said F. Wkitaker had dealt with Native Lands, and to shew that the presentation made by him with regard to the said Bills should be regarded with suspicion, and to shew from what had been done and attempted to be done previously by restrictions being placed on dealing with the natives, what might againtake place had those restrictions been again removed. ;* that it was expedient and proper, and in the interest of the public generally, and for the dignity of the Crown and for the honor of, an i conducive to the good form of Parliament, and to the future good government of the people, that the pur posed intention and powers of the said bill should be rigidly audstrictly examined, and that the motives and purposes of Mr Whit aker, its introducer and chief promoter, so far as the motives and purposes might be car ried out if the bill became law, should be readily and publicly known, whereby all and everything alleged in the defamation, matter so referred to in this plea, should be published, and this George Jones is ready to verify, wliereforehe praysargument.andthat by Court here he may be dismissed and dis charged from the said premises in the said indictment above specified. WHAT THE PROSECUTION THOUGHT OF IT. The Crown Prosecutor said this plea was quite as open to objection as the previous ones, and he would have to follow the same course in regard to it. It seemed to him that this plea libelled everybody all round. It did not confine itself to a particular tran saction regarding Mr Whitaker, but accused the whole Ministry directly of pculation, and charged Dr. Pollen with fraud and improper dealings in the execution of his office. It did not shew that at the time specified Mr Whitaker was connected with the Government in any shape whatever. Mr Rees said he was quite ready to take the chance of standing on that plea.

Mr Haggitt thought his chance was very remote.

The argument of the demurrer is to be takeu before Mr Justice Johnston and Mr Justice Williams in Banco to-day.

TAMAKI RACES.

The following are the chieE events to be decided at East Tamaki on St. Patrick's Day. The general entries will close to-morrow. St. Patrick's Handicap of 3030v5.; 2 miles.

Mr R. Thorpe's bl g Magician, aged, 9st 71bs. Mr O. McGee's b m Luna, 5 year 3, Bst 121bs. Mr Edgar's b g The Don, aged, Bst 71bs. Mr R. Thorpe'3 eh g Golden Crown, aged, 7st 121bs. Mr J. Hun*'s Yatapu, 4 years, 7st 121bs. Mr H. McMurdo's g c: Indian Warrior, aged,

7st 71b3. Mr J. A. Campbell's br h Derby, aged, 7st. Handicap Hurdle Back of 25sovs.; 2 miles. Mr O. McGee's b mJPerfume, aged, 12»t 71bs. Mr R. Thorpe's b g Whitofoot, aged. 12st 71ba. Mr R. Thorpe's bl g Magician, aged, lOst 71bs. Mr A. Buckland's eh g Butcher Boy, aged, lOst

lOlbs. Mr A. Buckland's r g Mick, aged, lOst.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before T. Wilcox, Esq., and G. S. Graham, Esq., J.P's.) Agne3 Anne Tesser, Mary Anne Long, Robert Leary, and Jno. NewDald were each fined 10s and costs for being drunk ; and Patrick Gaffer and Chas. Jolmstone were each mulcted 5s and costs for a like offence. WIFE BEATING. Win. Henry Nicol, a respectable-looking manAvas charged Avith assaulting his Avife, Rachel May Nicol. The case was remanded till to-morrow, " BIDULIA." Bidulia Feeney, a middle-aged woman, youthfully dressed, was charged with travelling from Hamilton to Auckland in a carriage of a superior class to that for which she had paid. When the case Avas brought before the Court, the defendant said the guard of the train had been very rude, and called her " Madame," Avhen " anyone could see Avith half an eye" that she Avas Madem oiselle. Miss Feeney pleaded guilty to having travelled for a few minutes in a first-class carriage, but not longer. ■-".■. The guard of the train in question stated that Miss Feeney travelled all the way in a first-class carriage, and Avhen asked for the difference betAveen the fares, blackguarded wm in a most unladylike manner, calling ™n an impostor, and using very abusive language. s^Miss Feeneysaid that she never did. She was, however, fined 30s and costs.

The Hon. the Native Minister left for the inames last evening. ■The prizes won at the late amateur sPorts at Ellerslie Avill be presented thin eveuuig at the Thames Hotel.

LAND SALE TO-DAY.

A sale of rural lands was held at the Crown Lands office, Aucyland, commencing at 11 o'clock to-day, under the supervision of Mr D. A. Tole, Chief Commissioner of the Waste Lands Board. There was a good attendance, and some spirited bidding, especially for land at Punui and Hautapu, which brought, consjcerably over the upset price. The following were sold at the prices mentioned : — Tuakau Parish.—Lot 7, 84a., Tuakau, Mr Heard, £126; lot 42, Ba., upset price £121 10s, Mr Lennox, £150; lot 61, 50a., Mr Gordon, £201; lot 67, 28a. 3r., upset price, £86, Whiteside, £100. Kohekohe, Waipipi.—Lot 85, 31a. lr., upset price £31, Scott, £40. Parish of Opaheke, New Drury.—Lot 126, 276a. 2r., upset price £276 10s, Aicken ; lot 164, 155a., upset price £155, Heard; lot 250, 266a,, upset price £266, Aicken. Maungatawhiri.—Lot 162, 34a., upset price £34, McPherson ; lot 173, 64a., upset price £64, Martin; lot 175. 34a., upset Drice £34, Martin. Taupiri.—Lot 23, 20a., upset price £50, Dorm. Wangamarino, Waikato.—Lot 149,146a., upset price £146, Dufaur; lot 165, 49a., upset price £49, Coxhead. Komakarau.—Lot 130, 31a., upset price £62, Bartley, £93; lot 158, 40. 3r., upset price £81 10s., Gardener. Tuhikaramea.—Lot 46, 38a. 3r., upset price £38 155., Lennox, ; lot 200, 48a. lr. 35p., upset price £45 10s., Vickers. Kirikiriroa. - Lot 277, [50a., upset, price, £100, Arthur ; lot 278, 50a., upset price, £100, Aitken; lot 279, 30a., upset price, £60, Aitken, £64. «Te Rapa, Waikato.—Lot 202, 201a., up set prices, £402, Wallis, £405; lot 203, 118a., upset price, £237 10s, Wallis, £251; lot 326, 36a., upset price, £72, Aitken. Poniu, Waikato.—Lot 340, 93a., upset price, £186, Bertram, £400. Hautapu.—Lot 45,40a., upset price, £120, Fergusson, £207. Karamu, Waikato.—Lot 134, 32a., upset price £32, Lennox. Tc Papa, Tauranga.—Lots 194, 195, 204, 254 not sold; lot 518, 51a., upset price, £127 10s, Fielding. Waiotahi.—Opotiki, 1. 190, 93a. v.p. £93, Aitken. Waioeka.—Opotiki, lots 35, 25a. v.p. £25, and 37 36a. v.p. £36, Aitken. Lot 38, 75a. v.p. £75, Pile. 86, 29a. v.p. £SS, Parkinson, £66. Waimaua.—Whakatane, 6i, 97a. v.p. £97, Aitken, £155, 212, 50a. lr. 12p. v.p. £50 7s, Dunningham, £52. 261, 128a v.p. £128, Aitken, £233. 270, 20a. v.p. £40, Kelly. 271, 20a. v.p. £40, Aitken, £93. Karaka, near Drury.—Lot 49 253a. 2r. v.p. £253 10s, Heard. The lands at Karangahape, Awitu, Aotea, Herataonga, and other places were not sold.

FIRE! FIRE! FIRE!

Last night the firebells were attacked with a severe epidemic oE ringing, which commenced about seven and ended towards ten. The first alarm was caused by a fire which broke out in a stable ac the back of the block of buildings between Fort-street and the Thames Hotel. Mr Darby, of Darby's Dining Rooms, which were unpleasantly close to the scene of action, wa3 the first to notice anything wrong, and rang the Insurance bell violently. In a very short time the Fire Brigade under Superintendent Hughes, the Salvnge Corps under Captain Butler, and the Naval Brigade with three officers, namely. Captain Leßoy, Lieut. Chapman, and Sub-Lieut. Parker, appeared on the spot, and soon after wards the Newton Brigade under Superinten dent Mahon turned up.. The smoke was pouring out in a suffocating manner, and for a few minutes it was difficult to know how to act. Thanks, however, to the timely suggestion of the Native Minister, Mr Sheehan, (who was present), a lead <was passed through Darby's dining rooms to ' the burning block, and the branch put through a . hole in the wall. Another lead was also passed through Read 3 store, and two branches were played wrth satisfactory result. It became evident, how ever, that it would be necessary to effect an entrance, so three of the Fire Brigade—Stanley, Harley, and Callaghan, protected by patent respirators and armed with branches, marched into the building at the rear through the dense and suffocating smoke. The four jets playing together finally extinguished the fire, and scotched one of the most dangerous fires which ever originated in this city. Some excite ment was caused by a rumour, which obtained speedy circulation, to the effect that three race horses—one of them a valuable mare named Ruby, the property of Colonel Whitmore—were in the building. The report, however, was entirely without foundation. Mr McNabs horse had been in the stable, but was ridden home by the stable boy—Thomas Davidson— before the fire broke out. The conduct of the firemen and their assistants is beyond all praise. The Newton Fire Brigade number ing 20 members, were distinguishable by white handkerchiefs tied round their arms, and also by their conspicuous activity. Mr McNab estimates his loss as under &10, which repre sents harness principally. No one knows how the fire originated. Our reporter was seriously interfered with in the execution of his duties through the ungentlemanly and violent over officiousness of one of t'.e policemen. An examination of the premises this morning shews that the beams and flooring of the first floor have been very much charred by the nre : in fact, so much so that it will be necessary to have them renewed. Messrs. Binney had a quantity of wheat—about ten bags—stored in the upper part of the building. Tins is not much damaged. The damage to the building will be found to be very considerable. . The following were the insurances: £1.000 in the Imperial on Tanton's premises, and £o'JU on Greenway's in the same office. SECOND FIRE. Scarcely had the alarm of the fUst flro sub- Bided when another call to arms was made, and responded to by thousand* of anxious citizens. This time it was found that the fire had occurred in Mr M. Carr's bootmaker shop, Victoria-street, almo3t opposite the Empire Hotel. His daughter, a little girl of 12 years, had been engaged putting the child to sleep, and left the candle on the dressing table. The flame caught the window curtains, and a blaze followed, but it was speedily extingished. THIRD FIRE. A third alarm was rung out about ten o'clock, but as there was no clue to where the supposed fire bad originated, the Fire Brigate did not venture forth, although ready to do SO. It appears that during the evening the gas at Government House burned very dimly, and Mr Hayes, the butler, proceeded to the meter with a candle, and there being an escape of Ras an explosion naturally took place. The room took fire from this cause, but no damage was done to the building.

CITY COUNClL—(Yesterday).

Finincial Statement.—General rates, £152 10s 2d; special rates, £28 17s 6d; endowment rents £304 103 : miscellaneous revenue, £,Si i)a ; Waterworks special rats. £231 9s 4d; shipping water supply, £43 8s; domestic water supply, £66103 6d; fines, 2s 6d: total, £862 8s 9d. Tenders fob Freeman's Bay Works.— There were four tenderers for the works in Drake-street and Freeman's Bay, viz.: James Dempsey, works within the city, £6330; for sea wall, £600; for Ponsonby. £470 Allan McGuire for works within the city, £6075; sea wall, £995; Ponsonby, £650. MeCabe and Walsh, works within the city. £6190; sea wall, &Wsi?°? -sonby, £497. Thomas Jones, city works, £60k> , sea wall, £995; Ponsonby, £650. A considerable amount of discussionf olio wed on the expediency of accepting from more than one tenderer. Mr Anderson, the surveyor, said tho Council could accept either one or three. It was finally decided to accept Mr Jones' tender for the city works, and Mr Dempsey's for the others, should the Harbour and Ponsouby Boards carry on the Western Springs Sale Yards.—The only tender was that of Mr Archard, £205 14s 6d, which was referred to tke Works Committee. The 16 applications for the position of turncock, and the 35 applications for the office of clerk, were referred to the Works Committee. Ihe resignation of James B. Fairs was accepted. 'Improvement Commissioners. —On the motion of the Mayor, Mr Cosgrave was ap pointed 10 fill the vacancy on the .board of Improvement Commissioners.

CITY COUNCIL.-THIS DAY

Present • His Worship the Mayor, (chair) Councillors Isaacs, Goldie, Waddel, Morton, Dicksou, Fleming, Buchanan, Cosgrave, and Masefield.' APPLICATIONS FOE JUNIOR CLERKSHIP. There Avere thirty-five applications for this office, and Councillors proceeded to vote by ballot. The result was in favour of Mr F. «.. Henderson, who was declared to be duly appointed. COUNCILLOR GOLDIE'S MOTION. Councillor Goldie moved that Ihe builders of future houses be permitted to connect their water closets with the 86 Mr Goldie spoke at some length on his motion, and urged several reasons for such a change ; the present box plan was a very bad one. ' . , Mr Isaacs seconded the motion, and Messrs Cosgrave and Morton supported.

Mr Buchanan thought the Harbour Board aud City Council should jointly take steps to remedy the present system. Mr Waddel took an opposite view ; he was of opinion that the earth-closet system was a very good one, if properly looked after.

Mr Dicksou said the earth-closet system in its present form was defective, but the defect was to be soon got over; the plan suggested by the motion of carrying it out to sea was not so easy.

Mr Fleming spoke of the difficulty of making the tenants keep their places clean ; he agreed with the motion, and thought if it could be carried out below high-water mark, it should be done by the Harbour Board and the City Council. The Mayor agreed |mainly with Mr Cos grave. He would suggest that Councillors should not come at one meeting with a motion, and then at another meeting to bring forward another motion to rescind it. It would seem that every motion must be brought forward by Councillor Goldie. Mr Goldie : Not at all.

Mr Isaacs and Mr Dickson spoke in opposition, because the city could not afford to make the change. Considerable discussion followed, after which His Worship put the motion, which was carried.

Mr Goldie then brought forward his second motion : " That the Council re-con sider the desirability of laying on the water from the boundary line to ratepayers' land." Mr Buchanan seconded. Mr Cosgrave characterised the motion as ridiculous ; it could not be done, nor could the Council entertain it. Messrs Morton, Waddel, Cosgrave, Flem ing, and Mascfleld, having spoken on the subject, His Worship said it was his duty to call their attention to the fact that the Council had no money to carry out the project, aud what was the use of the motion ?

The motion was put and lost. COUNCILLOR BUCHANAN'S MOTION.

Mr Buchanan moved, " That in cases of deposits by contractors that cheques marked by the bank, good for a month, be received as cash by the Council."

Councillors generally spoke in favor of the old system of paying in notes, and which hitherto had answered exceedingly well.

The motion was carried

KXDOW.M ENT DESBNTUEES.

The Mayor moved, and Councillor Cos grave seconded, " That the Town Clerk be instructed to prepare 50 Endowment Loan Debentures to be sold at no less than par." The motion was carried.

CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION.

Last night a highly respectable audience patronised tho above, the principal attraction beina; the wonderful iilutsrations of animal life in the Zoological Gardens. Lions, leopards, timers, and tho many ferocious denizens »f the fungle. were exhibited with life-like reality, and excited the greatest admiration. The chim panzee and other large members of the monkey tribe were well represented. Tho immense python, which swallowed a boa, constrictor, is shewn a3 photographed with hisimmense length coiled round keeper. To-night will be devoted to a more complete exdibition of tlie rare and magnificent collection of animals in those world renowned gardens. The Crystal Palace is also to bo largely illustrated, and views of other leading London sights make up a very large progranimc.

THE WORKING MEN'S CLUB.

The premises of the Working Men's Club are rapidly progressing towards completion. The tenders of Mr Dawaon for carpenter's work, of Messrs Brandon and Korster for plumber's work, of Mr Webb for painting, and of Messrs Hollo way and Gariick for furnish ing, arc those which have bean accepted. His Excellency tho Go vernor has notified his intention of being present at the opening, as also the Bishop and Judge Gillies, Tho Judge wrote a very nice letter to the Club, enclosing £5 a3 a subscription, and wishing them good fortune. The Bishop had already given a handsome donation to the funds. The Rev. Mr Lally, too, han sent a very hand some present in the shupo of a set of engravings by the famous French artist Guntave Dore. Altogether the Club seems to be prospering.

TELEGRAPHIC.

CHRISTCHURCH, this ..ay.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

DUNEDIN, this day. SIR JULIUS VOGEL Tv BE SHUNTED

TheDunediu "Star" says : Ministers have intimated to Sir Julius Vogel their intention to greatly reduce the expenditure of the Agent-General's Department. Sir Julius Vogel's resignation of the office is expected to follow, and Mr Reader Wood will assume the control of a much-reduced establish ment.

At Palinerston, Mr G. McLean is alleged to have told people there that Sir George Grey had no intention of stopping there ; and at Sir George Grey'.s reception there., which was very cordial, some uncompli mentary things were said of the district member.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

MINISTERIAL VISIT.

The Native Minister, Hon. J. Sheehan, arrived here early this morning in company with Mr Mackay, Mr Preece, Captain Fraser, Major Cooper, and a number of others. After receiving a deputation from the Hospital Com mittee, Mr Sheehan proceeded in a carriage with the County Chairman, Captain Fraser, and others, to Kirikiri, where the County works are in progress. He was met by a num ber of influential natives, who heartily wel comed the party. Luncheon was partaken of, and the Native Minister drove into town. GOLD BUYING. It is reported that the gold combination between the Banks here is broken, and that each will compete for the purchase of gold.

COROMANDEL,

this day.

Union Beach.—Forty-three pounds or specimens are on hand. The Corby finished crushing to-day. A large yield is looked for. MatawAl. —I understand that splendid stone is being taken out from the low level. A meeting of Publican's was held to-day at Brodie's hotel, with a view of obtaing a reduction it the license. The Teviot cutter arrived with coal and powder. The tramway, having been handed to the Highway Board, ought to bo repaired at once. It is simply disgraceful and impedes the development of the gold fields.

The Bar on Barton's Case- At a meeting of the Cb.ristch.urcn Lar held in the Supreme Court Library, seven teen members (the total within three of the Avholf strength of the Bar) being present, Mr Barton made a statement and retired, leaving the meeting to consider their course. After a little more than half-an-hour's dis cussion, the folloAving resolution was carried without adivision," That this meeting, hav ing heard Mr Barton's statement without ex pressing any opinion upon the circumstances leading to his receut imprisonment, considers that the fact of a severe and. degrading punishment having been inflicted upon a member of the Bar for con tempt of Court calls for inquiry." _ Before retiring from the meeting, Mi- Barton requested any resolution Avhich might be passed, should abstain from any expressions of opinion on the merits of the case, Avhich would be submitted in due course to the proper tribunal. PROPOSED I-IKE BRIGADE. Circulars have been issued by the railway authorities asking employies willing to join the proposed lire brigade to send in then names. A large number have already complied. The New Guinea expedition proposes to start next week. 1 WELLINGTON, this.day PASSENGERS PER WANAKA. Sailed : Wanaka tor Napier and Auck land, aS 2-30 p.m. Passengers : Messrs. Watts, Edwards, Webb, Parker, A. Perry, McKay, H. Humphries, Matheson, Meek, Major Paul, Mr. and Mrs. Glasgow and family, and three servants, Mr. and Mrs. Hadfield, Mrs. LoAves, Miss O'Halloran, Mr. and Mrs. G^irdinoraud family, Mr. and Mrs. Kelly.

RVENING STAR THURSDAY, MARCH I_



THE* SHAREHOLDERS OF THE HIBERNIAN BAND Will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by a BALL, in LORNE-STREET HALL, On MONDAY, the 18th March, 1878. DOUBLE TICKETS 103. 6d. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. H. P. HAYDEN, Treasurer. J. DEMPSEY, Secretary. John Patterson and Henry Brennan, Master of Ceremonies. Tickets to be obtained at Lonergan's. Tailor, Queen-street; J. Dempsey's. Shamrock Hotel, Wellesley-street; H. Brennan's, Bootmaker, Queen-street; Holland and Fortzer. Grocers, Queen-street; or any of the Shareholders. ■yrr anted, EIGHT or TEN BRICKLAYERS for a Wellington job. Five months work guaranteed. Wages, lls. per day. Contractor will pay Steerage Passage.—Apply on Friday, Saturday, or Monday, between noon and one o'clock, to Alfred Boardman, South British Insurance Company, Queen-street, Auckland. ANTED, an Assistant Dressmaker; also Apprentices.—Mrs. Dance, Cheap Drapery Store, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, an active Boy.— Apply W. T. Ball, 214, Queen-street. WANTED, a Girl, 16 or 17, of good character, for a country family.—Adam Laybourn, Fort-streeb. WANTED, a respectable Youth, as Messenger ; must write a good hand, with good references, and a knowledge of city. —Apply Town Clerk, City Council Offices, Queen-street. ANTED, a city common School, in which the Holy Scriptures will bo read daily. A fair prospect exists for a well con ducted school of this class.—Apply everywhere ANTED to Purchase, near Mount Eden, Mount St. John, Remuera, or Epsom, good House, with stabling, &c, and 4 to 10 acres Land.— \ ddress, with lowest cash price, Russell, Star ofllco. . 'f^ANTED, a Barmaid, for the upstairs V V bar.—Exchange Hotel. ANTED, n good General Sen ant.— Pantheon Boot Warehouse, Queen street. TITAN TED, a respectable Girl as v'V general servant.—Apply Newton Hotel. ANTED, female Servant as cook_and lauddrymaid.-Apply Mrs Brookfield, neh'i n vi. _ ANTED, a Woodman, accustomed to cart and dray work.—Cousins and Atkin. Victoria Carriage Works. WANTED, a Servant Girl tor a small family; reference required.—Apply at once to Mrs. J. Levy, 210, Queen-street. IHfT ANTED, a respectable young Girl, y V for the country.—Mrs. A. B. Donald, Vincent-strae t. TT7"AN~TED,~a~senteel Youth for high- V? class institution. Boys to milk, Nurse girls, Ploughmen, middle-aged single men to milk, garden, &c, farm Labourers. —Hanna- ford's Registry, Queen-street. ANTED, General Servants, Cooks and Laundresses, Nursemaid;--, House assistants, town and country. —Mrs. Coil's office. ANTED, bya~Young Man with ex perience, a situation in an Office or Store, town or country.—Address S.J., Post office, Newmarket. WANTED, several General Servants, Housemaid and Nursemaid ; for hotels Woman Cook and General Servants.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. ANTED, an intelligent young Man, height not under sft. 10in., as Footman in a distinguished family; the highest testi monials to character (absolutely indispensible.— Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant,— Apply before 11 or after 6 to MrsHarrop Grammar School Road. Parnell. ANTED immediately, a good General Servant for a Country Hotel.— Apply at the Aurora Hotel, Victoria-street. HEN work is done, and all's bright within, a Cup of Tea is iust the thing. Extra values at 2s, 2a Gd, and 3s per lb., try any of them, and you will find it so. Sperm Candles, lid pea- lb., G lbs. for 5s 3d; Plaid Vestas, 8d per dozen; Crushed Lump Sugar, Gd. per lb. Goods delivered. For best qualities at low prices, R. French's, Royal Tea Mart, Hobson-street. ANTED to Rent, a 6 or 7-roomed House in town : also a suburban Cottage with garden and paddock.—P. Me- Tavish. General Agent, 39, Insurance Buildings. ANTED, two Lads and four Girls.- - Thos. J. Harbutt, Brush Manufacturer, Victoria-street East. O Blacksmiths.—Wanted, two Strikers, G. R. Burnett, Fort-street. GARDENER, Jobbing and Coutractor. Gardens laid out. Estimates given. Re ferences if required.—Address, "W. Mclndoo, Post-office, Newmarket. ANTED to Let, unfurnished, eight roomed House, or Furnished Apart ments, in Uppor Queen-street, which will bo vacant on the 21th March.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. W' ANTED, Ladies to know that they can purchase Underclothing at very low prices; Winceys, from 7_d per yard; Stock ings, from 6d per pair; Men's Socks, from 9d pair ; Shirting, from s_d per yard; and a lot of other Cheap Goods, at R. Frenchs Cheap Drapery Establishment, Hobson-street. ANTED Known, that the Manufac tory of Robley's Aeratod Flour, &c, is Removed to promises recently occupied by the late Mr. Godwin, where the manufacturer kindly invites all who study economy to try his Aerated Flour for bread, tea-cakes, scones, pan-cakes, and pastry, &c. Also, Uobley's Prepared Por ridge Meal for indigestion, and Robley s Superior Food for Infants and Invalids. Wholesale and Retail Manufactory, Grey-street, Auckland. WANTEDTaII good Servants to call at Mrs. Grice's, where they will hear of good homes, good homes and good mistresses. Those having a good reference will stand the best chance.—Rigistry Office, Newmarket. W'ANTED.toL«it, a Shop in the most central part of Queen-stieet.— Apply to W. J. Offer and Co., Bootmakers, Queen-street. ANTED, a good Shoemaker for the coast; a single man preferred.—Apply to Katterns and Sheppard, Boot Upper Manu facturers, Elliott street. TI7"ERTHEIM Hand Machines at £4 10s, VV the best in the world; give 30s more extras than other. If you see them you will. be sure to purchase. —W. C. Dennes, Machine Depot, Queen-street. • ANTED to Sell, about 90 Superior Pictures, large size, only 6s 6d. or two for 12s, worth 10s each; 6 doz. Brittannia Metal Teapots, from 6s to 10a 6d each; Quinces, for making jam, 7 lbs. for Is; Magic Glove Cleaner, only 6d bottle; Fresh Salmon, lid tin; Candles, i lbs. for 3s 6d; Rimmel's Brown Windsor Soap, 2d a cake, 7 for Is ; Preserved Ginger, 4s 6d jar. _H. Watts, Pitt-street. ANTED, a good General Servant; those without references need not apply. —W. Floqd^, Exchange. WANTED, for a Farm in Waikato, a Female Servant; dairy and family small; without good references do not apply. —3, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. OUNG Men's Christian Association, corner of Wellesley and Albert-streets.— Devotional Meeting This (Thursday) Evening, at 7.30. Young Men invited. tes TO LET, a six-roomed House.—Apply to Mr. Barnes, Karangahape Road, Newton. OUND, a Watch and Guard in the vicinity of Mount Eden.—Anyone giving the description, and paying expenses, will re ceive the same by applying to H. Waite, lin smith, Fort-street. CITRAYED, into my yard, a Hen and six w chickens.—Owner please call upon Mrs. Munn, Coburg-street. LOST, a Gold Signet Ring, between Hepburn and Queen streets. —Finder will be rewarded on returning same to this office. j^-. TfiOß OPOTIKI DIRECT. lStP__&_s> The Cutter MaSSEm OPOTIKI Wi'l sail for the above port, on SATURDAY next, 16th. instant, at 6 p.m. For freight or passage apply on board. OST, yesterday, between. Queen-street and Parnell, a Purse, containing about £16.—Finder will receive £1 reward on returning same to this office, . LOST, on last Sunday evening, between St. Patrick's Cathedral and Symonds street, a Gold Look vi.—Finder will be rewarded oil bringing tue same to the Herald Office.



I &;4/ANiED, two 'i'iuloresses aud an |VV Awu-cnuue.-.Api,^ ..ir.Higgius, lailor, V lOlOiiu-screcL- W '.___> i. i^v, x J uroiittstsrs lor all uusuuijj uoria of aiiuDer, Susues, Douis, .iVluuiu ntja, juiueia vv oni, ecu., at. I'i'iucs t-u iucui t-no luiuss.—Auwiiaua Timber Company (LiuuUMlj' (j. ulO—i-a-ili1, ALaUttgoij _ _ _ WHERE can you get the following articles at the same price ?—House. Shop, and Apartment, to Let Papers, Id each: 5* gross 60 inch Tape Measures, Id; 71 gross Jet Dress Buttons, 3d dozen ; 10 gross Vest Buttons, 2d a dozen ; 210 gross Shirt Buttons, Id gross ; feuper. ditto, 3d gross; Rimmel's Windsor Soap, 2cake3 for 3d; Handsome Butter Coolers, reduced to Is; Splendid Canary Seed, 6 Ib 3 for 2s; Child ren's Velvet Trimmed Pork Pie Hats, 4d; Piping Cord. Is Gd lb ; Gum Tickets. Is a thousand ; Is bottles of Red Hair Oil for 9d; 57 gross Superior Black Braid, 5s a gross, Is6d the qr; 17 gross CasUmero ditto, or is 6d the qr ; Leather Parcel Tickets, Is a dozen ; Ladies' Silk Scarves, Gd; U dozen Fancy Baskets, Is to 2s 6d; 8 dozen Seam less Gloves, 3 pair for Is ; 50 gross Wave Braid, 2s, or 3d dozen; 17 gross Superior ditto, 4s Gd, or Gd dozen; 107 exoss Homespun Colored Braid, 2s 6d, or Is for 3 dozen; Wooden Knitting Needles, 3d pair; 8 dozen English Kits, Is, worth 2a; good White Hats, lb ; 140 gross Elastic, Is 6d gross ; 12 gross Bright Key Kings, Is 6d gros^ ; 13 gross Watch Keys, 9d dozen; 8 dozen Beautiful Cherry Tooth Paste, 3d a bottle ; 26 dozen Rack Combs, 3d to Is; 26 gross Clark's 2d reel of Black Cotton, Id each, or lOd dozen ; 11 gross Crochet Cotton. 2id. or 2s a dozen; '21 dozen Han- Pads, 3d; 12?r dozen Superior Hair Pads, 9d to Is; 14 dozen Dress Improvers, 6d to Is; fresh lot of Is. Spectacles; 30 dozen Boys Hand some Belts, 6d to 9d each; 5 dozen Puff Boxes, with Puff, 9d ; 4 dozen Youth's Coloured Soarves, 9d; White Opera Ties, 4d to 6d; more of tho splendid 2s Tea, and 2s 6d mixed do ; Enamelled Plates, 41 each; Sail Needles, 2d a dozen; lot of Children's Boots cheap ; Hair Sweeping Brooms, Is and Is Gd Shoe Brushes, 3 for 2s 6d ; Apple Cases, 3d : Tea Chests, 3d ; Boys' Leather Satchels, 4d; Shakespeare, in 11 volumes, for 9s; iot of other bargains.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. WANTED -Wanted to Sell (cheap), 22 kegs Nails, only2dlb., 12s Gd per keg ; 20 sacks of Haricot Beans, only 2d lb., 7 lbs. toi ls ; Pickling Onions, 9 lbs. for Is; Camp Oven Lids, 6d. 9d, and Is each; Scrubbing Brushes, Gd and 8d each; lot of Superior v as e 8 cheap; Large Apples, 3d lb.; Small Apples, 7 lbs. for Is ; Clothes Pet's, 4 dozen for 5d ; Good Tea, 2s lb., 6 lbs for 11s ; Fresh Mackerel, only 7d Tin ; Old Canterbury Cheese, old 4d lb.; New Cheese, Gd; Washing Powders, 6d dozen; Blue, 9d lb.; Good Scent, only4d bottlo; Spirit of Love Scent, 4d bottle; Government Disinfectant Powder, for takin^ away all smells, and for sick rooms, only 4d packet; Cups and Saucers, Gd and 7d; White and Gold Cups and Saucers. Is ; Jugs, 3s Gd per set • Hot-water Jugs, 6s 6d and 7s 6d set; White Stone Plates, Id, sd, and Gd each ; White Stone Dishes, from Is 3d to 3s Gd ; White Stone Vege tab'e Dishes, 3s and 33 Gd each, 5s 6d and 6s 6d a pair; a Beer Pump, with four taps, cost when new about £15, will be sold for 30s ; Lady s White Poodle Dog, only 15s ; two Smoking rabies, 16s Gdcach: White Washhand Basins, only Is 8d; Large Jugs and Basins, 6s 6d; Small White Chambers, la 2d; Small Coloured Chambers, Is Gd • Basins, 3d. 4u, sd, and Gd each ; Carbolic Soap, 9da bar—H. Watts, Pitt-street. WANTED, Cash Purchasers to know that I soil at Town Prices, and supply superior articles, especially Teas, ray superlative mixture at 3s. per lb. is n treat. I have a good Family Tea at 2s ; Refined Sugars from 4kl per lb. Coffee roasted and ground on the premises fresh daily. Try my Assam Tea, the best value in Auckland.—W. S. Collins, Family Grocer, Manukau Road, Parnell. . ANTED, everybody to keep the money in the country, and Purchase the Wangarc.-i Kamo Coal. Try a small quantity before you get your winter supply. The best local Coal in the Province. All orders left at the Yard, Fort uritomart, or at Mr. G. Neals, corner of Nelson and Welleslej'-streets, will be promptly attended to.—a.. Barr, aaent. WANTED Known, that I). Uor.DlE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Maerials. including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gam Latha, Shingles, &0., &0., at the lowest markot price, at his larda Cus tom-house-street. ANTED, Working~~Men to know tho Public Baths, (Hot, Cold, and Shower), will open the first week in March; charges 6d and Is. Those in want of Furniture can have every description of Household requisites at cost price, or on weekly payments, to make room to fit up the Baths.—Cheap Fur niture Mart, Victoria-street East. WANTED Known, that John S. Leslie, Engineer and Machinist, Erects or Re pairs every description of Steam and other Machinery. All kindu of Sewing Machines re paired and adjusted with care and promptitude. Workshop at back of Hayward's, Upholsterer, foot of Grey-street, Auckland. Every attention to country orders. GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHEUN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876." and of the Bankruptcy of Axdkew ChAiiK, of Auckland, Mariner, a Debtor. . Notice is hereby given that a sumcient num ber of Creditors of the abovenamed Andrew Clark not having attended the First Meeting appointed to be held at the Supreme Court house, Auckland, on Thursday, the lltb. March, 1878, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, I do hereby in virtue of the powers vested in me by the 46th Section of the said Act. appoint Thomas Mac ffarlane, of the City of Auckland, in the Provin cial District of Auckland, a Certificated Accoun tant in Bankruptcy, to be Creditors' Trustee in the said Estate. .„ . Dated at Auckland, this 14th day of March, 1878' • EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. Debtor in person. pHILD KEN'S SERVICE. Mr HARRISON ORD, from Melbourne, will give an Address to Children in the Theatre Royal on SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 16th March, commencing at nalr-past two. Doors open at 2 o'clock. Parents and others are kindly invited. PRINCE ARTHUR HOTEL, Corner of HOBSON AND VICTORIA STREETS, Auckland. The Propkikxor begs to call attention of his Customers and tho Public to the LIQUORS he has now On Sale, consisting of Brandy, Whisky, Rum, &c, of the very best brands, guaranteed. Also, English and Colonial Ales. H. ORAM, Proprietor. U IN THE ZOO." VV To-night, at the Albert Hall. gnu E World - famed "ZOOLOGICAL 1 GARDENS." 100 Views. mERRORS OF THE JUNGLE.—To- JL night, at Albert Hall. . THE SEA LION KISSING HIS KEEPER.— To-night, at Albert Hall, EE the PYTHON which.swallowed the 12 foot Boa-Constrictor. *• rSHHE Regular Monthly Meeting of the S Prince of Wales Lodge, No. 1338, E.C., will be held at the Lodge-room, Prinoes-street, This Evening, at 7.30 p.m. Visitors are invited. By order of the W.M. ■TyF" O T I C E. All Persons having Pictures or other Goods at Mr De Courcy's, Wakefleld-street, please call for them within three days, or they will be sold THE ANTELOPE and the LITTLE GIRL! THE OLD HIPPOPOTAMUS AND FAMILY.—An Interesting Sight. ARWIN'S THEORY.—Go aud . See your "Tho Chimpanzee." THE MISSING LlNK—Albert Hall, TO-NIGHT. . M"R~ItEADER WOOD.-Wanted, the name and address of his agent.—Apply at once, by letter, R.D., Star office. TMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR- X BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottaee, &c. thereon. For further particulars, apply to! JOHN BUCHANAN. Shortland-street; Or to SAMUEL COCURANE & SON, Fort-street. OREPARATORY SCHOOL, JL Grace-strekt, Ponsonby. Road. MRS. ROBINSON, having a Competent Assistant Mistress for the Junior Class, is now prepared to receive additional Pupils. Terms: ONE SHILLING per WEEK. • Vacancies for a few Pupils for the Pianoforte. Tjjf"TTR CHANTS. AGENTS, and J_VJL others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound any pattern, to suit requirement Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in any styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, ne-ct ioor ho Kvw*ma Stak ortlce Wyn<lh<-i»-xit.ret)i.



fti Ato £1000 LENT, on Building Society c^JL" principles o.- ><;. r.'ny terms to suit borrowers. —C, Williamson, Katv to Agent, V ul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. jr?»>/f/fc —HOUSIO of C> »ams. wash-house SW/VTCvr. with copper, coal-hole, range,&c, good we!!, allotment 66 x 103(3, fenced and planted, 25 minutes from Post-ofllee.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. I*OOA —2* *OKES GOOD LAND, 7 acres tV^Jv. in grass and crops. 1 acre orchard and garden, nil fenced, plenty of water, House Of 6 rooiTS, 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. Shortand-street. 6^-f ACRE FARM, 17 miles from O>-IL Auckland. Go >d orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, con:i\;'i;>ble house of four rooms, plenty of wood and v.::' >r ; large run ud ioining. Price, £270.—5. Vaiiv, Kutate Agent, Shortland-street. fino BE LET, at Devonport, t'Ue Resi- JL dence lately occupied by W. P. Feather stone, Esq.—Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort-street. FO SALE, several Building Allotments at Glengarry. Ponsonby, the property of Mr. Walter MoCaul, Nos. 10,11, 19, 33, 35, 45, 78, 87, and several others.—Apply to H. J. Syms, agent, No. 17. Wakefleid-street. _£«Q/\A —FOR SALE, Substantially H^Q^l F*7. built Cottage of 5 rooms and kitchen, with freehold corner allotment, 66x100 feet, fenced, tile drained, and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, excellent view.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortlnnfl-atreet. tfeifiSOC; —FOR SALE, Farm of 16U acres, oty/^Oe*. partly improved, 50 acres bush, House of 3 rooms, &c, 20 miles from Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Stiortland-street. O LET, a comfortable Family Resi dence, in best part of Grey-street.—Apply B. Tanner, agent, corner Queen and Shortland streets. TO BE LET, a convenient family Residence of seven rooms, commanding a beautiful view, having water laid on and stable attached; situated within a stone's throw of Ponsonby Hall.—Apply at this office. ■■ OR SALE, Cottage and Allotment, with 35 feet frontage to Carlton Gore Road, with a depth of 132 feet, for the sum of £120 cash.—Apply to Mrs. Allison, on the premises. | FOR SALE, a bargain, a Brace Muzzle loading Double-barrelled Guns, in case complete, by the celebrated Moore and Wood ward, of St. Jame3'-street, London ; cost £90. Present price, £40. On view at Mr. L. Neume gen's, Queen-street. TO LET, The Deanery, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell—House of ten rooms, coach house, stable, outhouse 3, and about one acre of land.—Apply to R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. AIKATO Land For Sale. —150 acres near Harapepe for £155. 50 acres near Taupiri for £55. First-class quality.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. gj^Oß SALE, on account of failing health B. of the Proprietor, Clifford's Mirror of the World.—Apply to Mr. Clifford, Albert Hull. TO LET, a six-roomed House.—Apply to Mr. Barnes, Karangahaise Road, New ton. TO LET, near the residence of Mr. Errington, on the Great North Road, a comfortable six-roomed House, in good repair, with cupboards, dresser in kitchen, oven, water laid on and good well. Rent, 12s.—Apply to R. Downey, on the premises. TO LET, a Hohse and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets. — Enquire next door. "VTORTH SHORE.—To Let, furnished) JLi the House lately occupied by Messrs Webster.—Apply Somerfleld and Leek, Auck land ; or R. and R. Duder. IjIOUR-roomed House Wanted in Newton j or the City, suitable for working man. Detached with garden.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. iT)OR SALE, iv Symonds-street, a large . Dsvelling-house, with freehold allotment, 66 x 330 feet. Price, £450. Terms very easy.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland- Btreet. f^i ROCERY Business For Sale ; a very v_JT profitable little business, doing a good return. Rent low ; expenses very light ; business mostly cash. Capital required, from £200 to £100.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. FTIENDERS for the Erection of a Girls' I School at Mount Hobson (Remuera), will. be received at the Office of the Board of Educa tion, Wyndham-street, Auckland, until noon of THURSDAY, the 28th March instant. Plans and specification to be seen at the said office. VINCENT E. RICE Secretary. AUCKLAND RAILWAYS TENDERS will be received at my office up to noon on SATURDAY, March 16th, 1878. for Carting Parcels, &c, from a Rpceiving House in Town to Railway Station or Wharf. Specifications to be seen at my office. A. V. MACDONALD. General Manager. m O BRICK LAY ERS. Tenders are requested for Building a Tank at Newmarket. Plans, &c, may be seen at my Office until SATURDAY, the 16th, when the Tenders are to be delivered at 12 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. m O I 5 A I N T E RS. Tenders for Painting the exterior of Harbour View House, Shortland-street, will be received till Friday. 15th instant, at 12 o'clock. Tenders to be sent to Potter & Co., Durham-street, where peciflcations may be seen. mO LOVERS OF THE CUE. T. E. EVANS wishes to draw their attention to his New Billiard Room at the Criterion Hotel, Hobson-street, where they will find All cock's latest, with attention, civility, and accommodation. . — mO PAINTER*, n . Tenders -will be received until noon of SATUR DAY, the 16th instant, for Painting the Duke of Edinbugh Hotel, Panmure. Specifications to be seen at the Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. GttO. BOWRING. \rchitect. mHE PINES SCHOOL, EPSOM, con- I ducted b^ Mrs. Rackstraw.—Quarter Days current year: Ist April, Ist July, Ist October. Vacancies for Boarders. OPOETING DOWDER! SPORTING POWDER ! The undersigned have FOR SALE, Curtis'S and Harvey's SPORTING POWDER aa under :— CANISTER, Nos. 2, 3, and I DIAMOND DIAMOND, Nos. 2, 3, and 6. CRUICKSHANK & CO 16, Queen-street, Auckland, March 12,1878. ONSONBY BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL. _£ The ANNIVERSARY SERMONS in connec tion with the above Sunday-sohool will be Preached on SUNDAY NEXT, March 17th. In the Afternoon, by the Rev. Allan Webb ; in the Evening, by the Key. . Collections: in aid of the School Funds, at the Close of each Service. On TUESDAY, MARCH 19, the ANNUAL TE A-MIfETING will be held, in the School Building; after which Singing will be rendered by the Choir, and Addresses given by the Revs. Dotto.v, Runciman, R, Taylor ; Mr. F. Lakkins, and other friends. Tea on the table at half-past six. Admissiox : Is. 6d. _ , FLOUR! ¥71 LOU R ! Anderson and Co., 11. Anderson McGill, Hassell, J. T. Evans aud oo In sacks, 50s and 1003. B. TONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. SW The best brand in the market. Wholesale AGicNis-B. TOURS'& CO. Knight's K.H. Jams Now Sliipmen*. Wholesai.k Agjsnts-B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Boneiuvt. and Glutinised Hone AUimiii-. Wholesale Agents—B. ToNKS & CC



T>LOUGHM AN.—Wanted, for the mZ f>ountr.-, a good hand as General Farm Labourer anil Ploughman; married man with family preferred.—Apply to B. W. Hill, Fort street. HHAURANGA ANNUAL REGATTA TO BE HELD O^ THE ANNIVERSARY OF ST. PATRICK'S DAY (March 18, 1S78). Patrol: His Worship the Mayor of Auckland (Henry Brett, Esq). Starter : Captain Marks. Umpire : John C. Young1, Bsq. TreaSUBES: T. D. Wrigley, Esq. Stewards : Mr Akuhata Tupaea Mr A. Cook Mr C. F. Hulme Mr Hori Ngatai Mr E. M. Edgcumbe Mr G. D. Smith Capiain J. Ellis Mr Hamiora Tv Mr J. C. Young Mr Hopkins Clarke Mr H. C. Hoyte Mr W. M. Coinmon3 Mr Ciarebrough Mr W. Kelly Mr Enoka Whanake Mr O. M. Quintal Mr John Cook Mr Broofield Air Whitcomb,e Mr J. V. Buddie Captain Sellars Mr G. Dae re Captain Baker Mr W. C. Stewart Mr Mcl.eod Mr J. D. Wrigley Mr Hunter Mr F. Louch Mr Brennan PROGRAMME. First Racp, 9.30 a.m.—Trading Vessels of 10 tons and up wards. First prize, £25: second prize, £5. Course: From Wharf round boat off Pilot Station, round coal hulk, coming in off Wharf; three times round, keeping main channel. second Race, 10 a.m.—Four-oared Boats, with Coxswain. Firat prize, £10; second, £3. No skiffs, gigs, or steer-oars allowed. Course : From Wharf round the coal hulk, round boat off Cemetery, and back to Wharf. Thikd Race, 10.30 a.m.—Open Sailing Boats, 20 feet keel and under. First prize, £10; second prize, £3. Time allowed, 15 seconds per foot. Course: From Wharf round red buoy in fairway, round the hulk, coming in off Wharf ; twice round. Fourth Rack, 11 a.m.—" Waka Tawa," not limited to any number of men. First prize, & ; second prize, £ . Course: From Wharf round the hulk, round a boat off Cemetery, round the hulk, and in to Wharf. ' Fifth Race, 11.30 a.m.—-Sculling Race, single handed. No ont-riargers allowed. First prize, £i ; second prize, £1. Course : Same as No. 2. Sixth Race, 12 noon.—Sailing Boats, 20 feet and upwards. 15 seconds allowed per foot. First prize, £11; second prize, £5. Course: Same as No. 3. Seventh Race, 12.30 p.m.—Small Canoe Plate. AH subscriptions collected from natives will go towards this race, there being no funds allowed from the Regatta Club. Course : ' Same as No. 2. Eighth Race, 1.30p.m—" Skiff" Race for boys under 16 year 3. First prize, £2; second prize, £1. Course : From Wharf, round boat off Cemetery, and back to Wharf. Ninth Race, 2 p.m.—Consolation Race, for a beaten sailing boats. First prize, £8 ; secon prize, £1. 15 seconds allowed per foot. En trance, 5 per cent, on amount of prize. Course : Same as No. 3. Tenth Race, 2.30 p.m.—Duck Hunt. All entries must be made between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m., at the Commercial Hotel, on Saturday, 16 March. D. ASHER, Hon. Sec. A BRILLIANT DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS! IN THE EVENING. O THE ELECTORS OF GRAFTON RIDING, EDEN COUNTY. I have learned that, in defiance of the electors, an attempt will be made, on Wednesday, the 20th March, to bring into force the obnoxious Counties Act. In consequence, I beg to call a MEETING of the ELECTORS of GRAF TON RIDING, in the East-street Newton School (near Newton Kirk). TO-MORROW (Friday), the loth March, at 7.30 p.m. JAMES WALLie, Councillor for Grafton Kiding. /"^ H O L L A H ' S GREAT INDIAN CURES. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—These in" valuable Medicines can now be regularly pro" cured in Auckland of all Chemists, and at Russell, Bay of Islands, of Mr Ernest Ford, the duly appointed Agent for that district. Trade purchasers treated liberally. BROWN, BARRETT, & CO., Auckland, * Wholesale Agents for the Proprietor. /CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION, Vy ALBERT HALL. Crowded and Enthusiastic Houses. TO-NIGHT, TO-NIGHT, LONDON AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS! TO-MORROW (FRIDAY): GRAND SPECIAL COLONIAL AND CONTINENTAL PROGRAMME. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF HIS WORSHIP THK MAYOR AND CITY _ COUNCILLORS. When will be presented COLONIAL VIEWS! COLONIAL VIEWS ! Prepared especially for Exhibition in Great Britain, embracing Views of DUNEDIN ! CHRISTCHURCH! INVERCARGILL ! WELLINGTON ! NELSON ! &C, &C. &C. Also, GRAND CONTINENTAL SCENERY. ~L VIEWS OF RUSSIA. TURKEY, KGYPT, FRANCE. - ITALY, SWITZERLAND, &C. MILLION PRICES ! MILLION PRICES t Million Prices: 2s. and Is. "DUSINESS FOR SALE. WANTED, to Disposed of a Good Business, now doing a paying trade, in a prosperous Town ship in the rising district of Poverty Bay. To a man with a moderate capital (say £500) this would be a safe investment. The stock at present is about £2,00 J, but could be reduced to £1,00.) during the present month. For particulars apply to WM. McARTHUR & CO., Auckland; WM. ADAIR, Gisborne. ANTED 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. NEUMKGEN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of way._ A UCKLAND GAS OOMP AN V (LIMITED). The price ofi Coke is now 20a per on, at tv Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 6J bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. SPORTS AT HENDERSON 'S~ MILL ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY. PIGEON SHOOTING and other Sports. Post entry. Jfi__w TF OR WAITARA "™p» fO (Calling at RAGLAN if sufli- B ~"l*cient inducement offer). TheP- 8-- HAURAKI will leave Onehunca TO-MORROW (Friday), at 12 noon.—For freight or passage apply to J. Mynott; or Captain Oakes, on board. . HOUSEKEEPER.— A Widow, middle aged, with no children, wishes ,for. & Situation as Housekeeper. She can produce excellent testimonials from two rev. gentlemen and others.—Apply by letter to Housekeeper, Star office. ___ _ _ TO LET, 2 Rooms. and Kitchen, -with three stall stable; good well and large ) yard.—Governor Browne Hotel.