The Policy of Austria

-_.llr.win2 extracts from various Eng- Tf-Sals to hand by last mail, will be lisli P" 1 o i.' t j ie present juncture — ofiSrTSSIA'S BRIBE TO AUSTRIA. .SSa knows-as all must know who . ...ml the geographical and military Weßt? of te problem-that- if Austria elements w^ £ the Trausylvaniail fron . moves u« ' her Majesty's ironclads and tier. WQi v to Constantinople, the conveyed by two such niiot be for a moment disregarded. al-- eS of the Muscovite troops in Tl\° T_ todi Roumelia, although they stand Bulg". Ut '•.bv n 0 means equal to another ricto^ campaign. They have suffered, iISS suffer severely, from broken com ***-d- tons.-and the Grand Duke would -J*unl +n «heath his sword at the moment have Vneland forbade him to advance, threatened to deny him re t No doubt such a combination has tre fnrMCcn. and is at this hour anxiously beel. HPfll with all the resources of the CO% Supulous diplomacy. In England, m 0 Tntq of St. Petersburg are instructed ; ! hVklde gainst the Supplementary Vote, j toJVour«'cthc argument that if we stop ivkfeus progress of Russia we shall tv Ln<s(.nin»- the amelioration of the 1° fif Stians. At Vienna Prince Xchakoff will ply the Kaiser's Court ■tli allurin" oilers, moving heaven and th to bribe it to commit dynastic suicide. St the share of plunder proffered in Kliaand the Herzegovina cannot tempt Snt Andrassy to permit the erection of *■ Montenegro, and Roumania into Weoendent principalities, with the creation f!n artificial Bulgaria reaching nearly f' to the TEgean ; and the outcry that in En'-iand shall be abandoning the Srhtinn cause unless we allow Russia to wher outposts within striking distance g Co'nstantiuoplo and its Straits will not uv ive a statement of the real facts. .p. then Austria and England act de •Liv together, and while we shall see £i stitutions secured for the Christian dilations, the actual murder of Turkey Tl be averted, and the Russian invasion She sullenly withdrawn with plenty of Zkcnt out for the Ignatiefts and Gort- Xakoffs at home m staving oft bankruptcy ».ul revolution from the exhausted Govern ment of Russia."— Daily Telegraph, Jan. 31. I.WTO. AUSTRIA STOOP TO SOME POOR BARGAIN?" "Austria and England are traditional __\ natal al allies. A common danger con fronts them. A common enemy threatens the inetrest of both. But can Austria rely nn Great Britain as upon the Great Britain of old? Must Austria stoop to some poor bargain, some unstable compromise, with the advancing rival, or may she trust with confidence to England to lace this danger out together ;as these cwp—Austria and En'-iand—have faced out other dangers not less"grave in days which are recorded in the national annals of both countries ?—" Morn inf Post," January 31. pffisiAN VIEW OF THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE. ""We note this termination of the English episode of intervention, which ended as quickly as it began, with the greatest satis faction, especially as it has afforded a fresh opportunity of proving the firm understand ing which subsists between the three Imperial Powers. All machinations which aimed directly or indirectly at undermining the alliance between the three Emperors— the most effectual guarantee of European peace—were once more frustrated in this phase of the crisis by the loyalty of [Russia, who remained throughout in communication with friendly Austria-Hungary in regard to every contemplated or necessary step to be taken, and by the firm adherence of the Austro-Hungarian Government to the Eastern policy it has entered upon for years past."—Norddeutsche Allgem cine Zeitung, Berlin, January 27. AUSTRIAN SYMPATHISES WITH RUSSIA. "The conduct of Austria will also favour a peaceful arrangement. The Austro- Hungarian Empire seems condemned to repudiate any policy of initiative and of distant foresight. This is less the fault of men than of circumstances. Russia, more over, has many sympathisers at the Court, and in aristocratic and military circles in Austria, Her brilliant fortune fascinates those who have undergone so many painful reverses. Austria, like England, will do her utmost to further the conclusion of teace. Whence then can any obstacles come ? From France or Italy ? Certainly not. From Germany ? She is the most faithful ally of Russia, and we are convinced that Russia herself desires the end of hostilities"—. " Journal dcs Debats, Pans, Feb sth. r „ n „ T ,. T RUSSIA SECURE FROM AUSTRIAN ATTACK. "The Russi-ur posi'ion in European Tur key was recently capable cf being cut at the narrowest point of its communication by Austria ; while the seizure of Gallipoli, the deience of the lines of Tchekmedje by Eng lish and Turkish forces, together with the occupation of the Euxine by our flr-et, might, in combination with Austrian action, have compelled the surrender of the *.hole Russian army. In virtue of the armistice which has been imposed upon the vanquished Sultan, the armies of the Czar have effected an entire change of front. They now stand with their face towards Austria, and their back to the Black Sea, which is open as a basis for supplies. If all the bridges on the Danube were destroyed to-morrow, it would signify but little; while the Austrian troops, who were all-powerful as a severing forcef would now have to open a gigantic campaign, begin ning with the dieges of Widdin, Silistria, andßustchuk."—"Morning Post," Feb. 9. WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN. "If we were living in the eighteenth century, or even at the beginning of the present century, this is what present events would lead to : To-morrow an offensive and defensive alliance would be signed between England and Austria, and Russia would receive an ultimatum. Orders would be given for the mobiliz ation of the whole Austrian army, and the troops that aie ready would set out for tho Danube. The English fleet would force the passage of the Dardanelles; another squadron would proceed to the Baltic; troops from India would be sent to the Suez Canal; England would offer sub sidies to half-a-dozen Powers, great and small, and would take in her pay Portu guese, Spanish, Danish, Swedish, and other troops. But let economists be reassured. These proceedings of another age are no longer usual in our time. The European Governments—Ministers and Parliaments --have no longer such boldness. Every thing will he arranged, for everyone will submit in silence to accomplished facts. Europe is eager for peace." —"Journal dcs Debats," Paris, Feb. 13. THE CZAR AND AUSTRIA. "The Czar is in personal communication WiththeEmperorof Austria with the object of bringing aDO ut a satisfactory understanding, and of harmonising Russian and Austrian views of respective national interests."— Morning Post," Feb. 18. RUSSIA OFFERS TO AUSTRIA. ' The Russian terms of peace, as proposed °n June 8, 1877, before the Danube was crossed, will be found eminently instructive ?? all who take the trouble to consider them It will be observed that, even at that early date Russia proposed to com pensate Austria by handing over to thai -|°wer a couple of provinces belonging tc tne country against which she had declared *ar. ostensibly with the view solely tc ameliorate the condition of the Christiai subjects of the Porte."—" Daily Chronicle,' February 19. PRINCE AUERSPERG'S DECLA RATION OF AUSTRIAN POLICY, in the Lower House of the Austnai «eich£rath on February 19th, Princ Anersperg, in reply to a question, stated th ™ws of the Government with regard to th gastetn Question. He said that th T'f n,meut c°uld not consider any arrange ■aentf- between the belligerents as bindii.

on itself, if they seemed to affect the in terests of Austria or the Powers, until such arrangements were agreed to by the Powers. It had taken the initiative in the convocation of a Conference, its proposals had been accepted by all the Cabinets, and it might be expected that the Conference would soon meet Some of the peace stipulations the Goverunientfcould not regard as in harmony with the interests of Austria, especially those involving a shifting of the balance of power in the East. AUSTRIA TRYING TO SAVE AP PEARANCES. " Certainly we are very desirous that the Congress may take place. Without hav ing absolute faith in the results of such a meeting, we are convinced that the repre sentatives of the powers might save some fragments of European rights and treaties. They might above all—and this we regard as of first importauce,piovide for the secur ity of Austria |by preventing the flood of ■ Slavism frombursting over the Austro-Huu garian Empire, after haviug swallowed up Hungary. But will the Congress really be held, and, it so, will it fulfil the mission it ought to assume ? We can understand Austria's clutching at this last hope. It is her last remaining plank of safety. She will make all .possible concessions to prevent it escaping her. Count Andrassy has alieady, in spite of honoured usages, offered the presidency of the Congress to Prince Gortschakoff if it meets at Vienna. He has gone further, for, on the refusal of this friendly and flatter ing offer by the Russian Government, he has consented to the Congress being held at Baden-Baden. Austria will go still further, if necessary. She will do anything to ob tain the shadow of a Congress, for it is the only way of saving appearances. If thn Congress was decidedly rejected, the defeat of Austria's policy in the Eastern question would be evident to all, and would be laid bare in its full extent,"—" Journal dcs debate," Paris, February 18th.

BISHOP SELWYN.

(To the Editor of the Star.) Sir,—May I suggest to the City Council of Auck land, an act of graceful sympathy with the bereaved relict of the immortal dead ? Although absent in tho body, at the funeral obsequies, in the name of tho people he loved so well, let the corporation bo present in the spirit by (to transpose the poet's line on tho telegraph) "wafting a sigh from Auckland .0 his kin."—

Yours, Cosmopolitan.

GRAMMAR SCHOOL BOARD OF GOVERNORS.

THE first meeting of the newly-constituted Board of Governors of tho Auckland College and Grammar School was held to-day at the offices of the Board, Wyndhani-strect. Present: Dr Campbell (in the chair), His Worship the Mayor (H. Brett), Messrs G. M. O'Rorke, T. M. Haultain, and D. L. Murdoch.

APOLOGY. —A letter was read from Mr Justice Gillies regretting his inability to attend in consequence of being engaged on a special jury case. Election of Chairman. —Dr Campbell read the 6th clause in the Auckland College and Grammar School Act, providing for the election of a chairman of the Board of Governors. Mr G. M. O'Rorke in a compli mentary speech, proposed Mr Justice Gillies for the position. This was seconded by Dr Campbell, and unanimously agreed to. Removae of the Grammar School. —Some discussion took place with reference to the removal of the Auckland College and Grammar School from the Barracks, it being stated that the Improvement Commissioners bad issued instructions that the building was to be vacated by June. Mr Macrae, Principal of the School, who was in attend ance, was called in aud stated that no such instructions had been received by Mr Rice, he Secretary to the Board, Mr Lusk. late Chairman, or himself.—Colonel Haultain : If the orer to quit has not yet been served, it means the privilege of another six months' occupation.—A statement of the receipts aud expenditure of the School from 1873 to December, 1877, was read, and some dis cussion took place thereon. It was finally agreed that the question of removal with several other matters, including the pur chase of prizes, appointment of two masters, etc., should be considered at an adjourned meeting, to be held on Thursday, to allow of Mr Gillies being present. The meeting then separated.

HARBOUR BOARD.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Harbour Board was held in the offices of the Board, Fort street, to-day. Present Messrs J T Boylan (in the chair) Brown. Isaacs, Melton,' Cosgravo. Casey, Kissliug, Daldv. SCPvEW MOORINGS AND BUOYS. The report of the Harbour Master was read, recoinending that the Board should adhere to its previous decision, allowing Mr Harris or others to place buoys or mooring piles at their own expense, but to place one buoy off the Railway wharf, Report adopted. Dock P.eport.—The usual report of Mr W. Errington, engineer of the dock, was read. Site for Slip.—A letter was read from Mr Harris, Chairman of the Shipowners' and Shipbuilding Association, stating that owing to the terms for the sale of allot ments, Auckland still remains without a patent slip. THAMES.— An application was read from Mr Brodie, chairman of the Thames County Council, asking that two blocks, the native title to which is extinct, may be opened for selection. It was resolved that the blocks be surveyed and the application granted. A new chart of the harbour was received from the Secretary of Customs. It was decided to forward a letter to the City Council, stating that the shops in Custom House-street were temporary struc tures, and might be removed at a week's notice. A site on the Freeman's Bay reclama tion, on which to build a vessel, was granted to Mr Duthie for 6 months. The conditions for erecting buildings in Little Queen-street were referred to the Works and Endowment Committee, and the plans of the street were adopted. The usual accounts were passed, and the next meeting fixed for Tuesday next, when the meeting terminated.

COOPER AND BAILEY'S MAMMOTH CIRCUS.

The advent of this immense and wonderful show consisting of menagerie, museum, anuarium, and circus, heralded as it is by the S-decoVated placards, which are posted on every available wall and hoarding, is now fooked forward to by both old and young.in habitants of this city with tho greatest inteiest, and we have no doubt, the management will find th'-ir vi"it to Auckland a success from, a financial point of view. Such alargeand varied collection of natural curiosities has never beforo vsicdXew Zealand, and the largest men^crio that has ever opened its doors in Auckland v/pa imerfnS^compared to Messrs Cooper ana Bailey's international show. The s.s,, Wakatipu is expected to arrive here from Wellington on Saturday or Sunday next, and the opening will take place as advertised, on Easter Monday. The show will be exhibited in four separate tents, admission to the whole of which will be by one ticket, costing 3s (pit) or os dress circle). The doors will bo opened at one and seven o'clock, and ample time will bo aflowed visitors to inspect the aquarium, museum, and menagerie before the commence ment of the circus. The variety of wild ani- Sin the show is very great, and principal Amongst them we may notice the lions Bengal tieer. two-horned hairy rhinoceros, elephants, white' bears, hippopotamus, the only one on exhibition with any travelling . Company, ostriches black leopards, bisons, grizzly. bears, SSea lions, hyenas, water buffalo giraffes. There are many others, but it would be impos sibfeforusto mention all. The circus depart ment comprises a wonderful array of talent • hFF Xt mnw than 500 men, horses, and Simon these "arethe iost talented ao?obttstnd riders who have ever composed a ?£vollireCompany- The principalbare-backed ._.!..«Mju-tinho l*owand£ the hurrican horse water, a. bor bei-Ji: seated on the top, are ,m Esse !hS -i.r_srttr£ f4 «ss acrobats, bare-backed riders singers, etc.jnagT of whom have been specially engaged 101 tue Australasian tour. As a whole, therefore, toe

show is decidedly the best that has ever visited these colonies, and as such will be sure to draw well during the short season of one week in Auckland.

WASTE LANDS BOARD.

The regular meeting of the Waste Lands Board was held at 12 o'clock to-day. Present! Messrs D. A. Tole Chairman, J. C. Firth, J. Moat, J. May, Tonics, and Dr. J. L. Campbell „,__,.. , Vesey Stewart Settlement.—The Chairman sub mitted correspondence from Mr Vesey Stewart, who stated that he had performed his part of the necessary agreement, but that the Agent-General was animated by factious opposition to his scheme. Mr Stewartrequested that Mr Macandrew send a cable message to the Agent- General, directing him to comply with his instructions. It was agreed that a copy of the correspondence be sent to the Minister of Lands.—Mr Firth spoke in high terms of the Vesey Stewart settlers, and especially of the Tanners. . -- . Hospital Endowment.— Abetter from Napier, applying for an hospital endowment in the Wai roa County, 1,743 acres> now °Pen for f lectlon at one pound per acre. The preposterous character of the request was strongly commented on. It was agreed that the Hospital Committee be requested to define the endowments which Ha .vice's Bay proposes to give, and the extent of existing endowments. _ Coromandel.—Petition from residents in Coro mandel praying that certain blocks in that district might be opened up under either the Homestead or Deterred Payment system.—The Chairman reported that a survey had shown that the land was chiefly bush. It was decided to open a portion of the block on the the Homestead system- Cemeteries.— Two applications for cemeteries—one in the township of [Opotiki, and one at Lucas' Creek were granted.—Mr TonYs asked if more doctors than usualliad been arriving lately, as there were so many applications for cemeteries. Thames.—An application was read from Mr Brodie, Chairman of the Thames County Council, asking that two blocks, the native title to which is extinct, may be opened for selection. rt was resolved that the blocks be survey., d. and the application granted The Broomhall Settlement,—Mr Firth drew attention to certain statements derogatory to the board made at a meeting at the Thames. He denied that the Board had shown any favouritism to Mr Broomhall.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day, MINING.

Moanatairi.—Mr It. Coiner, mine manager, reports that in driving No. 9 west the reef is live feet thick, and shews the colour of gold. In . drive oust the reef is one foot thick, and looks poor. Eighty feet level.—ln drive west No. 9 reef is fix feet thick, and shows a.ood colours of gold. Four hundred and forty tons of quartz have been crushed during tho pust iortniKhl. tor a yield of 236 ounces gold. Tho mam tunnel has been extended this week twenty-three feet. COMPULSORY H.DUCATION TO BE ENFORCED. Thomas Anderson, aged 17, was sentenced to three months for stealing three bottles of liquor, value l Is, although be pleaded guilty. At a meeting of the School Committee a resolu tion that it is desirable to bring the compulsory clauses into operation was carried. It is gen orally considered there should be a separate board for this district instead of the now soven useless committees having no power. COROMANDEL, this day. THE KAPANGA MINE. Tho manager of tho Kapanga received a message this morning from London, stating that the company is being re-organized, and advised his keeping the water down until funds aro forwarded, which they are likely to be at once. Tho Bright .'mile reported a large imcl in the new leader yesterday. ~_._, Union Beach.— I understand that the manacer anticipates a large quantity of specimens during the next day or two. The Maori who broke his leg working on the M.-naia Road, is doing well under the treatment of Dr. Hovell. NAPIER, tlmday. THE DROUGHT. Owing to the continued drought the railway guards have to carry water from Napier to supply the inland stations. The artesian wells are drying up, and thee is no sign of rain. Mr "Sothern is drawing crowded houses nightly. . . , , The Repudiation Oihce is going to largclj extend its busiuess. odices are to bo opened in Wttiranapa, Wunganui. Gisborne. V. airoa, Manawatu, and plans fo.- a large central oftlco at Napier are now being considered, to be built next to the Supreme Court 011 tho boaeh. Ihe natives have been advised to sell the property purchased of them, belonging to Mr Kinross, of Napier, which will eventuate in a few days m a plea of insufficient consideration being given for RUMOURED RESIGNATION OP CAPTAIN RUSSELL. It is rumoured that Captain Russell will be obliged to resign his seat iv the Assembly, owing to ill-health.

ALEXANDRA, this day. THE GREAT NATIVE MEETING. The great native meeting is actually fixed at last for the 30th inst. Paoro Tuhaere returned yesterday. Tutawhiao is here to-day. There is no mistake about the date this time.

RUSSELL, this day. Arrivals : Hawea, lona, Policeman, and Speedwell. Sailed : Hawea. Passengers : Messrs G. Binney, Moore, and ten natives for Auck land ; Agassiz (3) for Dunedin ; Mr Morris for Gisborne.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

WELLINGTON, this day THE '-AJ.GUS" CASE. At the Supreme Court this morning Mr Justice Richmond formally refused Mr Bar ton's application to grant a rule for attach ment against Mr McDonald and others, late proprietor*, of the " Argus," for contempt of Court in selling Mr Gil lon's shares.

LV TTE LTON,""this day. SHIPPING. Arrived : Prince Alfred from Kaipara. Sailed : luchgreon for London with a valu able cargo.

GISBORNE, this day. DESTRUCTIVE FIRES-LOSS, £3,500. Mr. Duncan's bakery was totally de stroyed by fire last night. The origin of the lire is not known. It was insured in the Norwich Union for £200, the stock and furniture in the South British for £300. Mr. William Cooper's house, Whaka tautu Run, was burnt to the ground, and the library and furnitnre, valued at £1,000, destroyed. The total loss is estimated at £3 000. There was no insurance, as the policy had just lapsed. A messenger was coming into town at the time of the lire to renew the insurance, but arrived to late.

_Fl LAURENCE, this clay. Sixty applications were received yester day at the survey office for land under the a--iicultural lease system m Tuapcka West, at Table Hill, and Wuilahuna East districts. A number oE applications for land under the deferred payments were received. _ Ihe whole of the day the office was besieged with applicants. ..___.«• At the inquiry into theonginof the lire in Monaghau's shop, a verdict of "No evidence to show how the lire originated" was returned. , Steps are being taken to re-form the Fire Brigade disbanded a few months ago.

EVENING STAR, TUESDAY. APRIL 16, 18T8



mO GRAIN & FEED MERCHANTS. Wanted, Tenders to SUPPLY Cooper and Bailey's Great Giro as and Menagerie with HAY, OATS, STRAW, AND BRAN. Particulars on applcation to Mr Chas. DEBM.BR on board Ship Golden Sea, from 8 to 10 o'clock a.m. rsTOK A TEA GO LD MINING 1 COMPANY (REGISTERED). Wanted, an experienced Mine Mahagkrfor this Company's Mine, at Tokatea, on the Coro 'Tpp&SSilosingte.timoni^ salaryrequire**) will be received at the office of . n P_mn<iV Kanarura Chambers, Coromandel, the oompaiij, ■v'Px ,|,-,iv.^' > „ 7 j t>„_. net later than FRIDAY, May 21th, IS/8, i.esi dence provided. -irr.-n-Ktw T.v order W. HOKNU., B? 01ULr- Manager. Coromandel, April 15,1878. . __ TS7 ANTED tc Let, a 4-roomed House in VY West-street, Newton, rent 5s ; 4-roomed House near the Market, rent 8s; 3-roomed House, Lome-street, rent os. - Apply to b. Bastou. Vincent-street. . Y^TANfED, a good Needle Woman j YY one used to the Tailoring preferred.- Mr Minetti, Baker, Hobson-street. TTTANTED, a respectable Youth tc VV Drive a Baker's Cart.-'!'. J. Philips, Newton. . . . TftTANTED, a trustworthy person tc YV take charge of two children and assis' in needlework.—l' or address apply this office. -\%T ANTED, a 5 or 6-roomed House VY within 20 minutes walk of the Post office ; j-ent vervjnoderate.-X.Y. Star office. "OTANTED, a General Servant.—Mr; IVY Parsons, Mount St. Mary's, Ponsonby or Gas Company's office, Queen-street.



WANTED, Housekeeper, an excellent place; Girls to be useful; Female Ser vants for really desirable situations.-Hanna ford's Registry, Queen-street. . ANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making.—Apfly to the Misses Donald son's, Lome-street. _ ANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making. - Mrs. Thomson, Manukau Road, Parnell. XX7 ANTED to Let, a Furnished Room, VV with attendance, suitable for a Bingle gentleman. -Enquire at this office. ANTED, a Journeyman Baker, also a Boy to drive a cart.-J. Leslie, Union kery, Parnell. , , "YTIXAN TED, a Salesman for the Clothing, also several good Saledmen for other departments.—Apply rrr^r. J- cosgrave & co. W~ ANTED, a good General Servant for a family of two; must be a good plain cook and laundress.—For address apply to Mrs Barton Ireland, Parnell. WANTED, the Mother who recently sent her daughter to service to Gisborne, to call at once to sco Mr. Brame, at the &tar Office. ■ WANTED (for the labour only), Ten ders to erect a Saw-mill Shed at Ara tapu.—Apply on Saturday morning, before ten o'clock, Union Sash and Door Co., Mechanics Bay. ANTED, a Galvanized Iron and Zinc Worker.—George Kitchen, Brass Founder, Lcrne-street. ANTED, for New Plymouth, a good Harnessmaker; one thoroughly conver sant with and competent to make any kind of harness and general work.—Apply H*-nry Brace and Co. (Limited), Wholesale Saddlers, High- Street. WANTED, Gentlemen before purchas ing Winter Clothing toseeF. McMasters' new stock of Coats, Trousers aud Vests, Shirts, Socks, Ties, Scarfs, Sec.,. See. WANTED immediately for the Ship Golden Sea, chartered by Cooper and Bailey's Great Circus and Menagerie, for Callao (South America), a Chief and Second Steward; as also a Cook. Those used to Passenger Steamers or Ships preferred. None but fiist-clas. and strictly sober men need apply. Good references indispensable.- Apply in person to Mr Chas. Dernier on board ship from 8 to 10 o'olock ami. V^f ANTED, for Auckland Club, a V V regular supply of poultry.—G. Robson. Caterer. WANTED, lessons in Short-hand.— Apply by letter, stating terms, &c, to A.8., Star Office. W" ANTED, Purchasers of Pianos and Harmoniums. Webb's Music Saloon, Welleslev-street. Price, £8 ; full compass by Alexandre and Sons, Paris. Terms to suit purchasers. . WANTED, Purchaser, for all descrip tions of Timber, Sash as. Doors, Mould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c., at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company Limited), G. llollship, Manager. ANTED TO PURCHASE,VoIun teer Land Scrip.—Samuel Cochrane and Som \ . WANTED, Benchineu.— Aberdeen Boot Factory. ANTED, a General Servant; good plain cook and laundress; references required.—Apply, before 12 o'clock to Mrs. Saundere, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. ANTED, a strong active Boy; one accustomed to the engineering preferred J. Partington, Engineer. Wakefleld-strc-t. ANTED, a lirst-class Cook. Good wages given. Also, a Kitchen Man.— Blue Post Diningltooins. LowerQueon-3treet. _ ANTED, a Miner who understands Manganese.—Apply at No. 9, Insurance Buildings. , X\T ANTED, 25 good Pick and Shovel Vt Men; also 200 yards of Pitcher.—T. Jones, on the Works. Freeman's Bay WANTED to Sell (cheap), 40 doy.en Josephine Gloves, size G, BJ. oi, 63, 2s 6d per pair; also a lot of Lie-lit Fancy Coloured Josephine Kid Gloves, 7.1, th. 73. 2s Gd per pair; lOOlbs. of Knitting Cotton, Is lOd per lb.; 1000 •arda Wincey, GJ, worth 9.1; IUOO yards Max Shirting, heavy, at IOJ-d per yard, worth Is Gd; alarge lot of Fancy Ribbons, wide widths, Gd per yard, worth Is; a lot of Hats, __ lowers, Feathers. &c. Sec, also sold cheap.—Wm. i_.yre, Enueskillen House, Victoria-Street. mO BUILDERS AND CAKRENTERS. Wanted Tenders for Removing a Cottago on the Now North Road.— F. G. Ewington. ANTED Known, tbat D. Goi.DIK is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Maori ids, including Sasnes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks- Posts, Mails, Hardwood Felloes, shafts, Iron Bark and Bluo Gum Laths. Shingles, <s:.c. &'". at the lowest markotprice. at his V&raa -us tom-houfe-street^ , ANTED Known.—lf 1 hear any more of tho report that was spread that my wife was not deceased, I >hall tauo legal proceedings against such )Kirtics otlcnding, and any person desiring to sec my papers or defence, I will oblige them —Thomas Williams, Cross-street, Newton. April 10. 1878. W~ Hill. Lawn Handkerchiefs, hemmed, such beauties, id each, they do for the ladies to laugh in instead of their parasols, winch I see they do when they meet me in the stivet: hoy nl- o do well for tho ladies to cry in when heir husbands won.t buy them one of my ..... .d Velvet.Jackets. I have lots more useful l.noth Combs at 2d; Alexander and Morley Knitting Cotton, Is 9d lb. lam bringing Winter Crino lines into fashion again, anu no wonder, thej aro so handsome and superior, and only is ; tM same as regards Dress Improvers, of which J havo bought over 25 doz. mote, and such prott j ones at Gd, made of real down, and some econo mical ones made of leather at the same, price I havo not known any lady to buy one for aol own use, but either for someone else or tor £ Child's Pillow; however, they sell fast, and l Hi) not inquisitive. Ladies, what would your bus bands say if they knew what I was writinj about? Red, Blue and Black Felt House Hoots 3s Gd, for those who don't wish to catch cold Ladies' Scarves (white), Gd : Knitting Pi (wooden), 3d pair; fresh lot of Ladies Cloth an. Velvet Jackets, 3s Gd to 9s, a great bargain ; lo of White Lace, Id to 3d a yard; Infants Re. and Blue Felt Boots Is 9<l v-ur; Coloaroi Shawls, 2,; Gd each ; Ladies' Leather 1 ags, 2„ Gd Beautiful Chemises 3s Gd each : Night Dresses ss6d- large lot of good fc cents, Id a bottle Lavender Water, sd; large do, 3d; of mv superior 3s Green Tea, as I shall not go any more. I only intend to keep to my sp ondn 2s Tea ; handsome Collars and oufft, 18 Ladies' Umbrellas, 2/6; «c» « d"r-r/ I <..i,.'^^ Whi Net, for dresses, Is 3d yard; Children s\Vl t and Coloured Socks. 3d ; Men's Unblcache I lo ■lid ; Boys* do, -\\d ; 200-yard Reels Clark b Blac Glazed Cotton, Id, or lOd a dozen ; Large Whib Towels, Gd ; Men's Braces. Gd. I intend soon t. tell tho ladies how to get noh, and also severe other things, but I have not ti mo at present also about my discovery of Perpetual Motion and several other "trilling" matters, which as the papers say, aro held over for the present. don't intend to have any of my advertisement copyright, so the "Herald," or any other•paper can insert them free of charge ; just reflect.p my liberality. Grey and other Coloured Braid lathe i-s-ross ; Ribbon Velvet, 18 yards for Is lot of Black Brooches and Earring*, Id, («., air 9d Small shopkeepers and hawkers may a well through buying of me, us I havo aver large stock of bargains. Keep my advertisemen by you. as I often havo some of the last lot left. Strong Thin Wrapping Paper, 2s a ream House? Shop, and Apartment To Let Papers, 1 a dozen. Large Bottles Hair O 1,6 d; bandsom sets of Brooch and Earrings, Gd tho set , Matches 4d a packet of 10; splendid Canar Seed 31b's fori s 1 advertise things at such lo prices that people who judge others by then selves think I am deceiving th'm ; for the in formation I beg to state that.l shall alwaj return the money for any artacle not M ipi ye of. if they do not keep it over two *-yeekS, Boy Turban Hats, reduced to 3d; Empty.Cases, 3d Barrels. Is: handsome Is 9d Kits toi is, w. vm.r beys l am selling. 2d Jew's Harps for li Sd Id omjs fo?ld; such lovely Puff Boxes, | is 3d, if they are not solid silver they look ye. much like it; Snuff Boxes, Id each ; Xi Reviver, reduced to Id a bottle ; Coloured Lea Pencilled or Is Gd a dozen ; other Good Pencil ldorOd ado_.cn; Pea Nuts, Gd per lb or 3d 1 the bag; afresh brautiful assortment of Ha Phiits Chignons, Coronets, &c.; a variety. • Il'dr Pads at 2.1.-W. 11. Dampicr, Victon ' street, corner of Hobson-street. W ANTED, the Public to know that have on Sale (cheap) .what they wan viz --Ladies'or Girls' small-sized Holt Hats, • ed worth os each ; Black Ostrich Feathers, Is, each-Wings, Gd each; Winceys. Gd per yar. _ Back Straw Hat., Is each; Berlin Wools, f rtrtri and plain colours ; Fingering Woo 1, sc • ana beautiful; Ladies' Lnderclothes very-ohoa ' Cornets vcrr strong, at 2s Gd each; also Thomas ™d Acme* Brands.; Paten and Si Velvet in tho piece; Turquoise and Hat failk Linen Handkerchiefs. The best value yet otter. to the public-Embroidery, Plain and Feather. I Ribbons, Ribbon Velvets &c&c «£. A,bo. i ridicr.louslv low prices—fc ik Boot Baces, del p | dozenVßaekCombs, 3d each ; Good Purses,] 1 34d, & Gd, and Is each; Black Earrings, 2d r pah; Neckties, Gd each; Bows, Gd; Wh - IR ndkerchiefs, 4d; Best Scents Gd per.botti ; Best Brown Cotton Socks in Auckland for -. per pair (woven tops). The Handsomest a Cheapest Lot of Children's Dress Jackets & ■ in town; Jackets, from Is Gd each; Hme W h O socks, 3d per pair. Other goods to numerous 3, mention.-.!. Green, three doors from Albe street. N.8.-No one can sell Cheaper, exec large direct importers, and then ony in lai 0 quantities.—J.G.. 3 \ftf AN TED, everybody to keep 1 f ? money in the country, and Purchase 3 > Wangarei Kamo Coal. Try a small quanl t* before you get your winter supply. -Ine l local Coal in the Province. All orders left 7 a tho Yard, Fort Britomn.rt, or at Mr. G.lNef corner of Nelson aud Wellesley-streets,' will y ' promptly attended to.—j__. Barr, agent.



ELECTORAL DISTRICT UJ. i FRANKLIN. j Messrs. HAMLIN and LUSK, the Members fofthe above District, will Address 4bO«; ' stituents at the Otahuiiu Public Hall, on ■ TUESDAY, the 16th April, at 7 p.m. fit £\ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society ' iki L\9 principles or on any terms to suit • borrowers.-C. Williamson, Estate Agent V ul canLane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Vases i TEASES! __ -yASEb We are shewing upwards of One Hundred Different Patterns op the most Beautis ui_ ORNAMENTAL VASES, in Crysta Alabaster and Bohemian Glass, ever offered for sale m Auckland. Prices extremely moderate. An early inspection invited. & COOKK( Furniture anu Carpet Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. JM> re w arT d STOLEN, or Strayed, from Onehunga, on the night of 28th March, a Bay Horse, black points, white star on forehead, a little white on one hind fetlock, wither closely cut for collar.—The above-reward, on information as wnl lead to recovery. jqhn BRIERLy> 'Bus Proprietor, Onehunga. NE POUND REWARD. — Lost, a Large Gold Locket, containing two photos, between the Auckland Hotel, Queen-street, and Scotia Hotel, Hobson-street.—Tho finder will receive the above reward on returning same at this office. NE POUND REWARD,—Lost, on Friday last, a Silver Finger King, with an inscription on the inside. Whoever will bring tho same to this office will receive the above reward. __ NITT'OUND REWARD.—Lost, be tween Victoria and Shortland-streets, a £5 Union Bank Note. Number known. Pay ment stopped.—Apply at this office. OST, on Saturday evening, a Purse containing money and papers of no value to anyone but the owner.—Finder will be re warded by returning same to this office. OST, between the top of Kyber Pass Road and Mrs. Glover's School in Upper Symonds-street, yesterday morning, an Antique Ring, with cameo setting, and an inscription inside.—Whoever will bring the same to Mr. Ros._, No. 1, Kyber Pass, will be rewarded. I OST, Stolen, or Strayed, a Black 1 Horse ; brand, BC on the shoulder; short maine, short tail, little white on hind foot.—£l reward on bringing the same to Win. Perrin, Onehunga. LOST, on Tuesday in Parnell bus' or between Post office and Windsor Castle, a Lady's Purse.—The finder will bo rewarded on returning same to this office. "T OST, by a little girl, her Waterproof fi_J Cloak, on Saturday night, between Mr H. Watt's store in Pitt-street and Ponsonby Road. The finder will oblige by leaving it at this office. ■VT OTI 0 E 0 F REMO VA L. MB. WILLIAM MILLER, Boot and Shoe- Maker, wishes to inform his Friends and Customers that ho has Removed from his former premises on the Queen-street Wharf to the RAILWAY WIIAHF, and hopes to receive former patronage. PRELIMINARY "^OTICE. [By Telegraph.] the COLONIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (To bk Registered under the Joint Stock Companies Act). FOR FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE. CAPITAL: TWO MILLIONS STERLING. In 200,000 Shares of £10 each ; 10 Shillings per Share, payable thereon ; making £100,000 Cash Capital. Chief Office : Wellington. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Chairman : The Hon. C. J. Phar.Y7.yn, M.L.C., (Chairman of tho Local Board of the Australian Mutual Provident Society). ■VICE-CHAIRMAN : The Hon. Randall Johnson, M.L.C. (Manag ing Director of the Northern Land and Loan Company). Directors: Jacob Joseph, Esq., Merchant. A. De B. Brandon, Esq., M.H.R., (Local Director of the Australian Mutual Provident Society). The Hon. Dr. M. S. Grack, M.L.C. E. W. Mills, Esq., Merchant. Walter J. Nathan, Esq., Merchant. Solicitors : Messrs. Brandon and Son, Wellington. [ General Manager: 1 A thoroughly competent and experienced ! General Manager will be appointed. Bankhrs: . To bo hereafter appointed by the Directors. Secretary (ITor Organisation, and subsequently Agent for Canterbury): i Mr. Fredk. G. A. Graham. The above Directors aro entrusted with the ' organization of the Company, and have power ! to frame tho Articles of Association, and to • Register Ihe same. They will provide for the 3 Hoard a tenure of office of one year, and the I animal retirement of the usual proportion of t their number. 1 Tho Directors have each sub33ribed for £1(00 1 cash interest in tho Company, and have under ' taken it 3 formation as a thoroughly Colonial !- institution, with head quarters in VY elhugton. I One-half only of tho shares will be immedia t tely issued, and the Directors, having already ■1 apportioned a considerable number elsewhere, . in securing a large [amount of support, will be ; shortly prepared to place an adequate propor ;. tion of the capital in the Province of Auckland , with persons whose influence or business is I calculated to be valuable to the Company. 3 Having a large amount of support, and being 0 able to offer to the public the guarantee of ample 1 cash capital, the Company will commence ; business under the most favourable auspices. '• The whole of the remaining 100,000 shares t being reserved for allotment in successive issues 1 to actual insurers with the Company in propor f tion to the insurance premiums paid by them, n The Directors find business people perfectly prepared to enter the Association upon such • allotments as nroportioned to their influence, ,1 while calculated to permanently secure their o support. y Tho interests of tho general body of smaller it insurers will also be consulted in tho allotment. 3 But an important feature in the proposal is the 1,; determination of the Directors to retain one half cl of the total capital for future allotment to actual 0 insurers upon a definite and equitable basis. Z Several of the Directors havo had experience 1 of the great advantages of mutuality in cpn- Z nection with the most successful lifo association ;,. existing; and, after lone: consideration, the )_ Board are satisfied that the present proposal .fl comprehends the most practical embodiment oi t' that principle applicable to Fire and Marine [ • business. di The Directors, therefore, calculate upon the d, following results, viz.: That the Company will it commence business with a large capital in hand, y besides undoubted security ; thai the method oi id fixing the capital will secure a large amount ol _d business; and that tho Company will have tne s, sympathies of the public as a ptrong coloma: >y institution, holding open its doers to all insurers ir upon a mutual principle, and yet backed bj of large capital, security, and business. a" The companies hitherto formed have beer _ uniformly successful. I The rapid progress of the colony fully warrant it, tho foundation of a similar institution in its 2s apital city. 3cl The Directors have been iustified in thinking 1 ; that the shares would be favourably regarded m and it was in that view, now fully continued )f r' that they decided in the interests of insurers n P' general aud consequently of the association. ■ 11- Mr. Graham or another representative of th. a) Directors will shortly be in Auckland, ed The rates and general terms of business of th cd Association will be similar to whatever may b at current from time to time. ,e, r For Directors of Colonial Insurance Compaq °' FRED. A. GRAHAM, jVj- Secretary. le; 6c. If Mary Gillelae does no ■n IS call for her things before the 20th, the ite will be sold to pay her expenses.—Mar ito Connolly. — ft W" ANTED KNOWS rgo "^ 0 tkaDESMEN, MECHANICS; — AND OTHERS. the £® MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS j-' At to & • ? on nersonal security, re-payable by week )e! instalments at L. H.NEUMEGEN, Aucklai [fa '.c el Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savin 1 V,f» Private Entranceldown right-of way.



I j enu.ei.__. ' m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of WED NESDAY, 17th instant, for the Erection of Building at Onehunga for Mr Longley. Plans, &c, at my office, Albert-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, ■ Architect. frTO B U.I L D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on THURSDAY, the 18th inst., for Fittings and Counters required at the New Zealand Clothiug Factory Company's Premises, Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my«.fflce, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. ■V-OTICE TO BUSHMEN. Tenders will be received till the 18th instant, for Splitting Puri _ Posts in Pukekohe.— Apply, by letter, to Mason Bros., Parnell Nurseries. Tm_WTON FIRE BRIGADE. TENDERS~FOR UNIFORM. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon on SATURDAY, 20th instant, for the Supply of Twenty-four Suits of Uniform for the Nowton Fire Brigade. Speculations to be seen and all other information to be obtained on application to Mr Owen Mahon, Edinburgh street, and Mr E. W. .Morrison, West-street, Newton. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. . , , , O. MAHON, Superintendent. E. W. MORRISON, Treasurer, L. F. MARTIN, Secretary. April 15, 1878. TO PROVISION DEALERS, PROVE DORES, AND OTHERS. WANTED IMMEDIATELY, TENDERS To Supply PROVISIONS H For about 60 OR SO First-class Passengers, PER SHIP GOLDEN SEA, Chartered by COOPER AND BAILEY'S GREAT CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE For a Voyage to Callao (South America). Scales, Schedules, and other particulars can be had on application to Mr Ciias. Dei.mer, on board ship, from 8 to 10 o'clock a.m. Civil Commissioner's Office, Auckland, lGth April, 1878. mENDERS will be received at this JL office until TUESDAY, the 30th April, for the Erection of School Buildings at Matakohc, District of Kaipara. Plans and specifications can be seen, and further information obtained at the Resident Magistrate's Court at Darga ville and Helensville, and at the office of the Civil Commissioner, Princes-street, Auckland, H. T. KISMP, Civil Commissioner. T7AIPARA-PUNUI RAILWAY. Public Works Office, Auckland, 16th April, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this Office till noon of WEDNESDAY, Ist May, 1878, for the Erection of a Wharf at Mercer. Plans, specifications, and conditions can te seen at this office, Tho lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. mENDERS FOR TROUSERS FOR JL FIRE BRIGADE. Town Clerk's Office, April 16,1876. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, 21th instant, for the above, in terms of conditions at this office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILLIPS, Town Clerk. Meetings. J^ O T 1 C E. In accordance with the Proclamation in Gazette 15, March 23rd, 1870, the ANNUAL MEETING OF JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, resident in the Auckland District, will be he.d, at the Police Court, Auckland, on TUESDAY the 23rd April, 1878, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of choosing a Chairman of Petty Ses sions, &c, and sett.ing a roto of attendance for the ensuing year. A. K. TAYLOR, Chairman. f.OUKT ZEALANDIA, No. 4741, \J A.0.F., A.D. -__fi_flS%_____. ✓^f&Ssl^®^. The usual FORTNIGHTLY MEETING of the above Court ) V7-si^#^r will be held, in the Court-room, -.^ngEjl^Snj) Young Men's Christian Asso !__BU7____g__KiiS r_ ciation, Wellesley-street, on I lf£sS__TOL_S_ I WEDNESDAY EVENING T rJ_i_»_l_^&Syi nexti 17th instant, at 8 o'clock. Va!*__gPw.s£g*2>r Business of importance. All Members are respectfully requested to attend. By order. FREDERICK CHRISTMAS, Secreta-y. Oil RNEY MA N BRICKTAYERS' SOCIETY. The Members of above Society are requested to meet at the Working Men's Club Rooms THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, at half-past Seven o'clock. Important business. JOHN: RULE, Secretary. ffi A TTENTION.—NO. 3. COMPANY, Kl^L AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. "■ Continuation of Firing for Officers' Prizes TO-MORROW (Wednesday) MORNING, 17th instant, at 6 o'clock sharp. Company Parade on Thursday. ISth instant, at, 7.30 p.m. HENRY GILFILLAN, Jun„ Hon. Sec. April 15,1878. f-~sk AiE>i •DOAKD OF EDUCATION Tho Public Schools in and near Auckland will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, the 19th, to tho 26th instant, both days inclusive. By Order of the Board, VINCENT E. RICE Secretary. Shirts. THE EASIEST THING TO DETECT AT PRESENT IS THE BEAUTY OF CARGO & Mc X AIG ' S I Cambric and Flax Shirts ■ -fcTOTIC E is hereby given that tin ,±S Partnership hitherto existing betweei ! David S. Hyauiason and Richard AlcCabe ! Range Makers, has been dissolved by mutua ; consent. — David S. Hyauiason-, Richari I McCabe. Witness; J. B. Russell.—April Bth i 1870. . ' W° X W AIT AR A 1 -25§Hgi§> The p.s. HAURAKI I Will leave Onehunga for Waitava (weather an other circumstances permitting) TO-MORROW at 6 p.m. , _ .. ' Freight and Parcels collected, or can be left i Darby-street Store. > For freight or passage apply to i J. MYNOTT, Darby-street; OrCapt. OAKH.S. on board. 3 i^M^ "TVTOTIOE TO SHIPPERS T JlllllljJJ'. RIVERHEAD. c No Cargo received after 2.15 strictly adlr« to. J. CASEY & sc y. r- AUCKLAND RACING CLU_ AUTUMN~MEETING. '* Acceptances for the Huidle and Novel Ham y caps must be mule to the Secretary by 8 p.! 7 on THURSDAY, the 18th instant. WILLIAM PERCIVAL, r Secretary A.R.C i, . . __. — ANY Persons owing accounts at Rob. jt5L Burns Hotel, Union-street, if not paid Ist May, 1878, their names and addresses will published through the Press. 50 TQTOT CROSS BUNS.—C. Burtc ly JUL Queen-street and Parnell, rcspectfu ad request those friends that were dnappoml S3 last year to send their Orders not later Dosible than Thursday Evening, April 1. C B. will endeavour to bake sufficient this yt



TO LET, a comfortable five-roomed Cottage, near the Post-office, Ponsonby.— App^y to Mr. Lally, on the premises. /OFFICES to Let in Rank Buildings.— \_P Apply National Bank of New Zealand. Auckland. TO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite Vulcan Lane.—Apply Manager Bank of New South Wales. __ 0~ LET, a 4-roomed House, with stable and shed, also a good garden, bottom of Franklyn Road.—Apply to Mr. Ewington, agent, Queen-street. TglO LIT, a 5-roomed House with garden, JL well and tank, in Anglesea-street.—Apply next door, or to R. 1). Giles, City Market. rpi) LET, a Furnished Bedroom at _JL Mrs Collison, Princcs-3treet. TO BE LET, in Scarborough Terrace, Parnell, an 8-roomed Hou.-c; gas laid on. Apply to Dr. Wright, Parnell; or to John Buchanan, Shortland-street. rpO LET. those Central Premises in § Queen-street lately occupied by J.Tucker, butcher, next door but one to Thistle Hotel.— J. Tucker, late Porn well. For Sale. IT.IRST-CLASS Bread Cart For Sale.— £. A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. | OR SALE, a Light Spring Cart, Horse, and Harness.—Apply to R. Stevenson, Grocer, Newton Road. OR SALE, a desirable Homestead with 7-roomed House ; requisite Out buildings and 11 acres of grass Land, divided into small paddocks; within 10 miles of Auck land. Price very moderate and terms easy. COMBES & DALDY. £?04*S\ —HOUSE of 7 rooms, wash-house, */il)v. scullery, baker's oven, verandah back and front, good well, &c, all in thorough repair, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next - to the Post-office. "Z®~Kijf& "CASH, Balance by Weekly yfy^P\ f Payments.—A new 6-roomed Villa, with freehold allotment, on the Ponsonby Road. Price, £360.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. *<>;_'*_'/> — VILLA RESIDENCE at c-'arnell, Jfe/«_)0\/. containing 0 rooms and kitchen, fitted with every convenience, and all in good order, 2-stall stable, coach-house, conservatory, fowl-house, &c, with freehold allotment con taining 1 acre, closely fenced and planted.—S. Vaile. House and Land Agent. Shortand-street. f*> *.? X A —HOUSE of 5 good sized rooms, also S&OeW. wash-house, 2 tanks and well, with freehold allotment 50 x 133, and free use of an additional allotment. Terms easy. 20 rVunutes walk from Queen-street.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. j£ceM _<_ffe CASH, balance at 5% for six ~*&i/Q\?\y or ten years.—lmproved Farm o_ about 75 acres of aood soil, all fenced and in grass, well-finished House of 6 rooms, three-stall stable, coach-house, cow shed, stock-yard, &C., 12 miles south of Auckland. Price, £1000.—53. Vaile, Land A gent, Shortland-street. *Pr —VERY Comfortable Five-roomed _L»J- House for Sale in Ponsonby; quite new ; two allotments ; fine view of the harbour. —C. Williamson, Estate Agent. Vulcan Lane. "WKKfa —SUBURBAN VILLA Residence ;-j***JO\J. of 6 rooms, with out-buildings, all in thoroimh repair, with 5 freehold allotments containing about 3 acres, facing the sea, and commanding a splendid view. Terms to suit buyers.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, . Shortland-street. L^RGE~PADDO CX to be Let for Pasturing at top of Symcnds-street, known as Fairburn's Estate. — Applications made to Ami Bennett. 11, Insurance Buildings. BILLIARD TABLE, second-hand, English make, in first-class order, with every requisite, including gas fittings, for Sale at reasonable figure.—Apply this office. TO s PER FOOT.—Allotments for Sale in oO i- Conquest Place, Parnell. Fine view of the harbour. Very easy terras.—C. William son, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. IN THE ESTATE OF MESSRS. LEWIS BROS. FOR SALE—Those central, commodious, and well-known Premises, Queen-street, hitherto used as a Warehouse by Messrs. Lewis Bros. Also, Their Bonded Stores, Albert-street. For particulars, apply to the Trustees, or to Mr. W. Aitken, Shortland-street. m~H~E~A TRE ROYAL. WEDNESDAY, April 17, COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TENDERED TO MR. CHAS T. HARDING By the Leading Auckland Amateurs. Part Ist. GRAND CHAIR PERFORMANCE (Fifteen Performers). P. Doran, tambo. W. Carey, bones. R. Teague, Johnson. Overture and Chorus .. -•.„•• Minstrels Song, " Call me your darling again.. Mr River 3 Comic Ballad, " Good-bye ausan Jane" W. Carey Song, "Thou art ever in my dreams". • W.Nairn Song, " Keep one little kiss love" .. G. Rivers Comic Sing, "Daffheydoyouloveme. P.Doran Song, "Long it is love since we parted' (com posed by Mr. D. Cope)- C. Harding. Finale, " Hoop-la" Company Interval of Ten Minutes. Selections -.rolr? h£S^ American Prize Jig li^'S Ballad Mr W. Nairn Song and Dance .. .. Mr E. McGnire Lau|hing Trio .. Messrs Harding and Rivers Recitation . . - - ■ • - -*ir* ** • BHutn Double Song and Dance, "She loves us both so well"—Mettam Brothers. Ballad Mr Harding To conclude with a Farce by Pat Doran and Company. Full and Effective Orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. D. Cope. PRICES : 13., 2s. 6d„ Is. A GRI C U "LTL7 RA L RIS XS. HIE NATIONAL INSURANCE . COMPANY Is prepared to INSURE against FIRE— Agricuiture-,1 Risks, Grain in Stook or Stack, and Steam Threshing Machines travelling from dlace to place. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, TO-MORROW, NOON. APPLES, PEARSTDAMSONS, PLUMS JAMS. EX BELLA MARY, FROM HOBART TOWN. R. ARTII U R WILL sen by auction, at his Mart, to morrow (Wednesday), at 12 o'clock, r/IK CASES ASSORTED FRUIT 04:0 as follows- C—3o2 cases, cbnsisting of Ribstone, Pip pins, Golden Ruasetts, Golden Crowns, Scarlet Pearmain?, Now York Pippin?, Stone Pippins, c Blenheim Orange, Nonpareil a Russetts, Golden Harvey, French i Crabs, Napoleon Pears, Pound .1 Pears, &c. . D F—l2o cases, consisting of Roach Pippins, 3 i, New York Pippins, Ribstone ■ Pippins, Royal Rii3setts, Mob Cod'lins, Stone Pippins, &c. JM— 20 cases, Wellingtons, Rib-tone Pip pine, Napoleon Pears. &c. W— 25 cases, Horton Blenheims, Crows' Nests. Bibstone, &c. d. W— 30 cases, Pearmains, Ribstones, New / York Pippins, &c. RH- 18 cases, Rose Pippins, Crown do, 1+ Ribstone do, Nonpareils, Port Rumples, Domsons, Plums, &c. Wilson— 50 cases New Seasons Jams, well assorted. 7-v Also, ex s.r. Rotorua— v 46 cases Oranges. ~ R. ARTHUR, . 3a Salesman and Auctioneer. B. ~~~ TO-MORROW. EX 'BELLA'MARY' FROM HOBART v TOWN AND 'ROTORUA' FROM m. SYDNEY. L. W. ~~E A T O N nt T&TILL sell by auction, at his mart, by V V Queen-street, to-morrow (Wednesday) b e at 12 o'clock. 300 Cases Apples, consisting of Ripslone ~~~ -Pippins, Pearmains, h rench Crabs, New Jr' York Pippins, Golden Pippins, Stone 1.5 Pippins, Golden Harveys if &C, &C, iSIC. jg7 60 Cases Sweet Orange-q