TELEGRAPHIC.

LATEST MINING.

THK NATIVE MEETING.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

Alburnia.— A little gold is showing in No. 1 winze. Stoping in the specimen leader below the intermediate level at No' 2 winze will be commenced in a day or two The east drive on the Whau level has reached the boundary, and stopped the cross cut about to be put in from this drive to pick up the "dropper" leader, which Avas cut off by broken, country. Specimens are occasionally broken out from the winze. Sinking in Discon's section 6 cwt or specimens are on hand ready for the battery^ The general stuff has improved, and is equal to last month's crushing. An interin retorting takes place on Saturday. STEAxMEK TONGAKIIiO. The new iron steamer Tonganro made the passage from Auckland yesterday m five Hours and a quarter, and would have been quicker had not the boiler primed.

TAURANGA, this day.

The "Bay of Plenty Times" urges the -desirability of reporters abstaining from attending the forthcoming meeting between the Premier and King, leaving Sir George Grey untrammelled in the delicate negotiation. LANDS COURT. Badby-disposed natives are doing their utmost to prevent the sitting of the Lauds Court at Maketu in May. The Ngatika hunguuu have invited all the Bay of Plenty tribes to a great meeting at Napier on the ■ 28th instant. BURGLARY. Wrigley and Son's brewery was burglari ously entered. Ihe thieves were disturbed after breaking open several drawers. There is no clue to their identity.

[press agency.]

WELLINGTON, this day. FINE ON MR. CHARLES BURTON

An application was made at the Supreme Court for remission of a fine of one hundred pounds imposed upon Mr Burton, of Auck land, for failing to appear when called as \vitues3 in H. S. Meyers' case. The appli cation was received in Chambers and granted. PATEA BREAKWATES TENDERS.

The following are the amounts of the different tenders for the Paiea Breakwater : —R. Aitkensou, Auckland, £7,373 ; Oaks and Price, Wellington £9,4G1 ; Aitchison, Patea, £10,250; J. Taylor, Auckland, £11,382 ; Collie, Scott and Co., Wellington, £13,605.

DEPARTURE OF THE GOVERNOR

His Excellency the Governor, Capt. Mulina, (Private Secretary), the Hon. J. Sheehan, (Native Minister), and Colonel Whitniore, (Colonial Secretary), left this morning for the Thames by H. M. S. Ny mphe. When going on board the vessel, the yards were manned, and the men on the Conflict were drawn np in a square ou the deck.

FIRES PREVENTED.

A YOUNG MAN named Duvally, was-pass ing Shortland-street last evening, and on looking up O'Connell-street, thought he saw certain indications of a lire breaking out in the shop of Mr McMillan, a smith, at the corner of Vulcan Lane. He ran to the police station with the news, and returned immediately with Sergeants Clarke and Martin. They found a cask of shavings just outside the premises all ablaze. They immediately emptied the cask and smothered the fire.

About half-past ten o'clock, as Mr Prince ■was going along Hobson-street, he smelt fire, atid perceived smoke issuing from beneath a two-storied building, at present unoccupied, near to MrPlumley's residence, nearly opposite St. Matthew's Church. He called Sergeant Mulville's attention to the circumstance. An old sack and some rub bish were found smouldering, but which were speedily pulled out and extinguished. The secret of the fire is a mystery. An attempt was made last evening, or early this morning, to burn down Nelson gtreet school, One of the workmen, under Mr Coombos, tlie contractor, on going to his work at the building this morning found that a quantity of shavings had been collected in the corner of the buildings, and had been set oh fire, but apparently the shavings had burnt out before the flame reached the boarding. Charles Stanford, of East-street, Newton, gave notice to the police, who are satisiied that the attempt ■was the work of anincendiary, with the view of burning down the building. The police are of opinion that most oi the recent fires are the work of evil-disposed persons, and one or two persons of suspicious character are under their close surveillance.

The Fire Brigade under Mr Hughes, and the Salvage Corps under Captain Butler, as well as the police, are entitled to credit for their promptitude at the scene of the fire yesterday in Shortlaud-street, otherwise the effect would have been disastrous. The chimney of Mr Leech's house, when the fire broke out. had been sadly neglected, and was literally crammed with soot. The effect on a number of young girls in the servants' waiting-room at Mrs Henry's, and others in the employ of Miss O'Kane, was almo t ludicrous, as the smoke began to fill their rooms. The young persons, about twenty, rushed en masse, screaming, into the middle of the street, and great was the consternation, whilst about a dozen curs commenced barkir.g around them. '

SAMOA.

DEATH OF THE CONSUL.

SEIZURE OF A MaN-O'-WAK.

The latest iiiea from the Islands bring intelligence of the death of E. A. Liurdet, Esq., H.B.Ms. Consul for Samoa, who died on Sunday morning, February 10th, after a few days' illness. The late Consul was nominated for the Consulship in February, 1876.

The "Samoa Times" gives a long account of His Excellency's speech on landing at Samoa, on the 2Sth of February, when an address of walcome was presented to him by the British subjects residing iv the place.

Tho Elizabeth, a schooner of about 100 tons (known, as the Sa'moau maii-o'-war), seized ; and which ccf-ion has caused a good deal of talk at Sa'mSa, and several reasons are assigned for the seizure. One reason stated is that it has some thing to do with the fines said to have beea imposed for various insults on tie part of the tfainoans towards the representatives of the Queen and the British people on sundry occasions. The more Probable cause is that the Elizabeth was seized on iccount of her captain, who sold her to the Samouus without the authority of the owner; but as ail inquiry into the affair ia likely to be held shortly, we hope t° be able to state the real cause of the seizure at no distant date.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Shut's Quotations— Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £23 15s. National Bank—Buyers, 733. tolouial Bank—sls ; Buyers, 50s. laames Gas-Seller3, 29d. Auckland Gas—Buyers, £10 Is. Union Insurance—ls3 ; Buyers 15s. £w Zealand Insurance.— 9o ; Sellere, die, £•&. Loan—Buyei-3, 603 ; sellers, 655. Uledonian (dble)—Buyers, 555. Buyer 3, G2s 6d. iookey (tribute)-Buyers. 4s. Alburnia-Selleiß, 52?. Umon Beach—Buyers. 18s. Kurahmi Hill—Buyers, 8a : Sellers, 9*. ■ JOSEHH NEWMAN, Chairman.

Mr. Hamer, of the Ross bank of N.Z, *** been arrested. The defalcations liave wen continued since hist March, and false «ntnes wore made to conceal them.

DEVONPORT WESLEYAN CHURCH.

Tm anniversary tea and public meeting to celebrate the erection of the above chapel, came % io-t ~vf>iiin-r The following ladies vied with each otherin the gift of trays :-Mesdau.es Buddie HarDutt, Burnett, liond Green, Landers, Lane, and Simthsou. and the pro fusion of rich provision upoh'tho tablesdaid out in a iei-y tempting manner 10 entice the TT,,«t fq.9t'uious ualate. The public meeting was wHI mesiied over in the person of Mr T. Rnrtdle The annual report by Mr Hooker was uei-v eiieouriißins indeed. The friends at the North Shore had. raised a very great dual of monny during the year, and the soiiitual pro gress of the church was advancing. The Rev W. Kirk made a pleasant speech, and had a warm congratulation for every one. Tko Rev Joseph Fletcher gave a practical address upon several church matters, and gave out hints if acted upon would tend to advance the church, Tha liev W. J. Williams gave very likely his last public speech at the North bhore, prior to going South. *lis theme was a sequel to his speech last anniversary, viz., " A model people." He pictured these graphioaj]}, and contrasted his subiect with a few life pictures. Mr Beau mont also spoke. At the conclusion of the meeting a vote of thanks was accorded to the Chairman, the ladies, and the choir. This very unique and cultivated choir under Mr Harbutt, always renders some sweet pieces on occasions like these, and the meeting closed with the Dene diction. , :

MR A. NATHAN'S WEDDING.

This afternoon Mr Arthur Nathan, of the firm of Messrs L. D. Nathan, was married amidst great rejoicings to Miss Davis, daughter of Mrs Davis, of Hardiug street. The young lady is not merely -well known but is a great favourite in Auckland society, and it was generally felt that she ought not to be allowed to disappear from the ranks of our unmarried beauties without some little mark of social recognition. No sooner was ifc known : when the wedding would take place, than presents innumerable began to pour in. W. were not able te see all of them, as many had been removed to the bride's new home, but we understand that they numbered more than thirty, and embraced .such trifles as diamond earrings, hundred pound cheques, and endless silver ornaments. At three o'clock the wedding party started from Mrs Davia's house in Harding-street in a number of well-horsed carriages provided by Mr Crowther, and proceeded via Victoria street, Queen-street, and Shortland Crescent, to the Synagogue. The bride was dressed in awliite satin dress tastefully trimmed with white tulle and orange blossom. The wreath was also of orange blossom, and the veil of line tulle. The ornaments were diamonds and gold. There 'were four bridesmaids, Miss Davis, Miss Phillips, Miss Emmeline Davis, and Miss Ethel Kate Nathan. They were all dressed alike in costumes of white Japanese silk, trimmed with lovely pale blue, and wore " Mother ilubbard" hats to match. The bridegroom was supported by Mr David Nathan as , groomsman, and also by Messrs Lewis Phillips, Albert Benjamin, and Charles Phillips, who escorted the fair bridesmaids. The Synagogue was densely crowded at a comparatively early hour witli a large and fashionable congregation, evidently deeply interested in the ceremony. Outside a score of carriages were waiting. At a quarter-past three the wedding party arrived, and after a brief interval, the service, which was conducted by the Rev. M. Elkin, was proceeded with. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr Adolphus Davis, and her mother, Mrs Davis ; and the bridegroom by.Mr and Mra W. J. Nathan. After the business of congratulating the . happy couple was over, the wedding: parity 1 re turned to the carriages, which drove back at once to Mrs Davis' residence. Here a number of friends of the family assembled, and finally' sat down to_ a splendid and tastefully laid out wedding breakfast, supplied by Messrs Canning, of Queen-street. The menu was of the most recherche description. Breakfast over, the following toasts were proposed and replied to in the usual way : " The bride and bridegroom," "The parent of the bride," " The parent of the bridegroom," " The minister," and " The bridesmaids." Dancing will commence at eight o'clock. It would be graceless to conclude tlds notice without offering the happy couple our heartiest good wishes. Mrs Davis, mother of the bride, was dressed in a handsome grey moire antique trimmed with Brussels lace, and wore a light blue silk bonnet ornamented with feathers,

WORKING MEN'S CLUB.

THE INAUGURAL CEREMONY,

The newly-established Working Men's Club was opened last evening at 8 o'clock. At that hour, His Excellency the Governor, accompanied by Lord Hervey Phipps, A.D.C., Lieutenant Le Patourel, and Capt. Maling, Private Sec retary, arrived in a carriage from Government House, and were received by His Worship the Mayor, H. Brett., Esq., (President of the Club), Mr J. W. Heslop, Vice-President, and the members of the Committee. His ■ Excellency was ushered upstairs, and spent a. few minutes in inspecting the various rooms set apart for the convenience of members. The party then proceeded to the upper room where preparations had been made for the inaugural ceremony. A raised dais was erected, upon which seats were provided for the Honorable J. Sheehan (Native Minister). the Hon. Col. Whitmore (Colonial Secretary), Mr. Justice Gillies, and the Right Re/. Bishop of Auckland. His Worship the Mayor took the chair, having on his right His Excellency the Governor. the gentlemen present we noticed —Messrs. J. A. Tole, M. H.R., G. M. O'Rorke, M.H.R. ; Dr. Campbell ; J. Y. Boylan ; Revs. Nelson and Lally, (Andrew's Nelson College), and Dudley ; the Yen. Archdeacon Maunsell, Hon. H. J. Tan cred ; Messrs. Maskell, Carlow, P. A. Philips, Dr. Lee, F. Kiimmer, H. E. Williams, Cosgrave, Inspector Thompson, Sub- Inspector Pardy, and several other influential citizens.

On the entrance of His Excellency and suite, the band played the National Anthem, everyone standing up uncovered. The Mayor in opening the proceedings said : — We have met here to-night under gratifying auspices, to inaugurate the opening of an institution which I venture to predict will be most successful and useful in this city; at least it is now only for you by your exer tions to make it such. The inspection we have just made of this building warrants us in believ ing that had the committee specially erected a building they could not possibly have got one better adapted for the purpose. I shall not detain you with many lengthened remarks, as a num ber of gentleman present will do so. We must all be very pleased to have the presence of His Excellency the Governor—(cheers). He has taken a very warm interest in institutions of this character both here and in Wellington. I am pleased to learn from the secretary that already some 200 subscribers have joined (cheers), and I believe nearly 50 honorary members. I will now, gentlemen, ask His Excellency the Governor to addressyou —(loud cheers). His Excellency the Governor on rising to address the meeting was received with marks of enthusiasm. He said: Mr Mayor and Gentlemen, I can assure you it was with very great satis faction I accepted the invitation to be present this evening,and I did so because I fully conceived that the Institution which we are here assembled to open is one which is calculated if properly managed to add greatly to the comfort of the working men of Auckland, and to promote and advance their social con dition in the country. (Cheers). It has been my lot at different times to visit and reside in various countries, and I have no hesitation in saying that in all the countries that I visited ; and in all the countries of which I .have r.ead this fair country of your adoption is one which holds out the best and most ■ promising hopes to the working man, .(Cheers). He has a climate and a soil which give a remunerative return to the agriculturalist; ; he can produce stock of every kind equal to'any which is _ pro duced in any other quarters of 'the world. Lffioq have minerals resources which, great as;Ve know they are, are as yet but searcety.prospect ed You have also a large, amount of,waste land which Will-take years to settle, longer to bring -info - cultivation, with these sources of employment,-you"need" be~Tmder little fear that thl demand for labour loriyour time or your clrildrens time' will "ceasejn this country. Wages are as high if Hot higher

than in any other part lof the world. You possess a constitution; modelled on that of England, which most people will admit is the finest and most liberal constitution in the world. (Loud cheers). You have the unlimited control of your own resources. If the laws under which you live do notsuit you, or are found inapplicable to the condition of the country, you have full power to alter and amend them. (Cheers.) You have no real class differences to hinder or prevent the advance of any labouring man in the country. With these advantages I say,and I think I am justified in saying, that New Zealand presents to the working men of the country a field which is unequalled in any other part of world—-(cheers). I admit that in New Zealand as in every part of the ; world some men who have come here have made money and are now rich while others are still on the lowest step of the ladder,.. /Bui this, is one of the inevitable laws of nature which neither the laws of men nor anything else can controvert or change. But in this country if you come to examine into the history of those who are now rich and prosperous what do you find ? Why they are men who have by themselves —generally speaking, in the first instance, by the sweat of their own brow, by their industry,by their energy,,by their talent, have credited their own wealth for themselves. If we look a step lower in this social life we find men in the possession of comfortable com petence—moii who have good farms of their own, which they are cultivating, and are carrying on a moderate, but at the same time remunerative occupation. With these evidences before you, I need hardly tell you that what has been done by one man may be done by another, provided this other follows the right course. I admit that in tho early stupes of a colony's progress, when settlement is sparse, when few people have yet reached its shores, at times men may have opportunities of making their fortunes more quickly than in after years, when the country becomes more settled. At the same time, you must remember, gentlemen, that these early settlers have had harder limes to contend With—have had greater difficulties, greater dangers, and in man/ instances, some in this country, have had dangers and difficulties to contend with, which perhaps some of those who later arrived would look upon with horror and dismay.' But, as A said before, what has been done by one man, may ba repeated by another. There is no doubt that beginning at the bottom of the ladder and working your way up to the too is a hard and dilticult game. It requires energy, perseverance, and dogged determination -to succeed. Bat with these qualities I believe that, even now, any man landing from an immigrant ship might, if lie chose, iv a few years attain to comfortable competence, and himself become an employer of labour. You musi> remember that, as I said, this is a difficult game, it is one which is not to be carried out without hard work and strong determination. You may, some of you, say, " That is all very true, but what has it to do with the opening of a working men's club ?" Well, I will now tell you, and I wish to connect tho one with the other. There is one great and fatal social evil, which is by no means peculiar to this country, and I do not know that my observation would, lead me to suppose that it is found in a particularly aggravating form in. this country, iiut at the same time no one can look at tho statistics of tho amount of intoxi cating liquor which is coinumed in New Zea'and, who nntst not at once admit that tho quantity in in excess of that which is either neccssa;;-' or-desirable; and there can be no doubt that there is nothing which Btqaids more in tho way of a working man bbtfiiuing ad vancement thitn the fatal propensity to drink. There- i.; no greater benefit that can be conferred upon him than to diminish and remove such temptations ; and \ believe that clubs of this character are calculated to work that benefit. (Cheers). I am not one of thoso who believe that men can bu made uobor by Act of Parlia ment (cheers), and although I fully appreciate tho motive*, although I admire the determin ation and the energy with -which members of temperance and total abstinence societies urge then* cause, I confess lh;-t for niygolf I do not believe that that is" the most sensible mode of combatting tho evil. (Cheers). I beg to bo distinctly understood that 1 Jn Ho way obiect tojTeuiperance Societies nor to Total Abstinence Societies, for those who think they are right. I believe they have done good, and I hope they will do more. but. that is not my way of arriving at the object, which we have mutually at heart. We all know that young working men generally live in lodgings where they can command no very great amount of comfort. Ii a man is married he may poaae.ss a house ; but, at the same time, that house 13 probably not rery large, and judging from tho number of children which are constantly pre sented to my view in the different places that I visit, I should think it vary likely that the family may be out Of all proportion to tho house. (Cheers and laughter). Well we all know that nun ia a gregarious animal. He wishes, and very naturally wishes, for a certain amount of enjoyment aud recreation, and I do not think that wo can bo at all surprised that any man after a hard day's work should wish to have a little recreation. (Cheers). Well, what is a working man to do if he don't stop in his own house ; he has no choice between the street and going to tho public-house. (Hear, hear). The street is not a very desirable placo to stay in, and if it is raining it may be very dis agreeable. (Laughter.) If lie goes to a public house he goes there feeling ha isgoing^o a place which is maintained from the custom winch it receives, and he naturally does not like to take advantage of the house without calling for something to support the house. Well, his friends do the same, and however .sober a man may bo inclined to be, there can be no doubt that these visits do, little by little, encourage the habit of drinking. I say that a Club of this kind is a racuiu ci obviating that evil. The Club is > our own; you have ua much, right in your own Club as anybody else. You are not bound to cal! for something to drink, not because you want souiothing to drink, but for the tcood ofthehouae. (Cheers.) You hay«. or ought to have, and I hope will have, in your Club all and more thau the attractions you could obtain at the public house. I believe that, by degrees, if theae Clubs are properly aud fairly managed, they will have a tendency, little by little, to wean men from the pernicious habit of drinking —(cheers)—and, if they accomplish no higher obiect than this, it is one lor which we ought all 4 to pray. (Cheers.) Wo all know that iv, days long gone by, our forefathers used to think that a man did not properly cxercido tlie rights of hospitality if he invited a party of Mends to dinner, and did not mako them all drunk. (Laughter). Well thut was the custom of the day, but thank God that custom has disappeared, and now if a man—l mean a man iv the upper classes of society in Kngland—were toeucourage drunkenness in his house, and invited any man who had once com mitted himself, he would be looked upon with little favour by his neighbours and his friends ; and he would be Boon made to feel that he had committed a very considerable and grave mistake. Well, if these Clubs are well managed, I hope and trust that the same feeling will be created in them, and thut any man who, belong ing to the Ciub, either appears in it in a state of intoxication or becomes so while he is In the Ulub, will rind that he forfeits the esteem, regard, and good opinion of his fellow clubmeujand depend upon it that ia the best mode o£ stopping drunkenness, (Cheers). Well, I think that I have, at any rate, to my own mind, shewn you that JStw Zealand is a hopeful land for working men. i have shewn you that I believe that these Clubs will have a tendency not only to promote the general comfort of the tW>rkingmenin Auckland, but they will alsohtve a tendency to stop the great, and i fear, if not in this, in many countries, growing sucial evil ; and that it will have a tendency to elevate and raise the whole tone aud character of the work ing people of this country. (Cheers). There is no doubt that in a young coun'U*> like this it is most desirable to raise the tone and character of all classes of the population, because, as I said just now, any immigrant landing from an immigrant ship could, in a few y carts time, make hiuiseli by inuustry and perserver anoo aud thrift, an employer of labour in stead of a labourer ; and I may say without hesitation that there is no position m this ooun try which is uot open to any manin the country who proves himself 'worthy of it. (Cheers.) As regards the present position of the working mea of Auckland, i thiuk I need go •* further than to point to the, gathering which 1 saw yes terday iv the Domain. 1 saw there collected together nearly 3,000 ch-ildcen, every one- of whom was well-dressed, healthy-looking, and cleau. (Cheers.) I saw many of their parents and friends around them, and everything was order, everything was content, everything was quiet, and I must owxi it wad lo me a most "ratifying sight. (Cheers.) If, on the other hand, 1 wish to point to the way in which a man can raise himself to the highest position in thia country, I need nut look further, because I bee mv friend Mr Sheehan here, (cheers) who. by his ability and industry, has raised himself, and justly raised himself, to one of tho hii.'host posi tions in the country. (Cheers.) Well, I think these are two matters which ought 10 arouse the ambition and spirit of woiking nieii in Now Zealand. Now, gentlemen, 1 haye very nearly concluded, i am not one fond of hearing my ovrn voice. When I* have got anything to say i 'ike to say it in a> few words as are requisite to liiake myself in telligible; but still, b»£ore I sit down, there arc oue or two points to which I will allu.ie. You call your ciub a " Working Man's Club" and you call it rightly so, but that i3~ taking- the phrase '.'working man in a very limited sens-.;; for i maintain, that every man who is worthy of the name of v, man should be a wo.king man (cheers/. One ni'in may have to work with his hands, unotlK'r with his head. lam not sure that very often the man who has to work with his head has not the harder work of the two. But take Kngland, a country of old historic fame, wiuro ancient families exist, aud where 'large realized; property descends from hand to hand; talus the highest man in the land, the richest man ltu the land, if he periormshis duty—l admit there are rich men as well as working men and pOOB men who do not do i.heir duty—but if a rich man and amah of large possessiona &om liiaj duty as he ought to do; he, Has rfo very*easy timo of it; he Has pienty'Co occupy .him ttttd to engage his attention from day to tlay; he has the business of his estate'to, looic after, the. interests of his tenants/the interests ol,,ihe poor and the labouring men who art} living on his estate; he has besides jth;it to' attwid Board* and meetings, ho acts as a Magistrate"--, and I know well from long cxperiene •- thatj a Magistrate's d'Jty is not a perfect sinecure ;it

takes up a deal of time, and.is not always a p.ekaant duty—and beyond that he has probably to engage in political life, and to atterd to the affairs of his country. ■ Property undoubtedly has its duties as well as its advantages, and I say without hesitation mat if a man of property doea his duty and ia worthy of the position which he holds, he is as much a working man as the man who works with his hands. (Cheers). Again there is another point to which I would allude, because I rogiet sincerely to see thpt in the mother' country there seems to be con siderable difficulty arising from it, and that is the relation between capital and laboui1. There is no doubt that the labourer iB justly entitled to a fair return for the labour which he gives, but he must always remember that capital and labour are bou:id in a bond together, that they are like the Siamese twins, united by a bond which, if cut, destroys the life of both. Capital cannot exist without labour, and labour cannot exist without capital. (Cheers). I sincerely trust that those difficulties which have arisen in the mother country, may soon pass away, but there are dark'clouds to be seen. We see industries in England for which England has long been pre-eminent, which are now threat ened with destruction, or that they will pasa away to other countries. These strikes which are taking place in England have already almost' destroyed some industries, God grant they may not destroy all. (Cheers). Gentle men. I have now said my say. I will only thank you for. the kind manner in which you have listened tome. I wish this Club every success and prosperity, and I trust it may realise all the hopes which are entertained of it. (Loud and prolonged cheering). Addresses were.also delivered by his Lordship Bishop Cowie, the Hon. j. Sheehan, his Honor Judge Gillies, Hon. Colonel Whitmore, and Rev. C, M. Nelson. •The Mayor then said : I will now ask His Excellency to complete the business of the evening.

His Excellency : Mr Chairman and gentlemen, I can assure you it gives me very great satisfaction to have the pleasure to declare now that this Club is open. (Loud cheers.) I can only repeat again most sincerely and heartily that I wish you every success and pros perity, and I trust that this Club may in future years prove a benefit to the working men of Auckland. (En thusiastic cheering.)

His "Worship the Mayor then called for three cheers for the Working Men's Club, which were given with much warmth and heartiness, the assemblage rising to their feet, and waving their hats.

Three cheers and one cheer more were given for his Excellency the Governor.

The Hon. J. Sheehan called for three cheers for Lady Normanby, which were given with enthusiasm; after which the meeting dispersed, the. band again playing the National Anthem.

His Excellency and suite, and the special invitants of the evening, were conducted to the reading-room, where an excellent "spread" had been laid out by Mr Clarke, the Club caterer.

His Excellency proposed the toast of " Success to the Club," which was drunk in champagne with cheers; after which the vice-regal party was conducted to the carriage in waiting.

The proceedings throughout, were of a most successful and interesting character.

Fatal Accident at Helensville.

Two Men Drowned.

(BY TELEGRAPH)

(From Our Own Correspondent)

HELENSVILLE, this day.

A 1 unentable accident occurred on Satur day, resulting in the death of Mr Hawkins and the two Daltons. Their new boat built for the regatta left here for a trial sail, and while off' Aratapu, from causes unexplained, capsized. The occupants made for the shore, which, however, was only reached by one of the brothers. Hawkins and Dalton were married. The event cast great gloom over the settlement. Arrived : The Torea, from Lyttelton. The settlement is crowded with visitors to the regatta. A private telegram received in town to day states that one of the Daltons who is drowned is Henry Dalton, who was married sometime ago to a daughter oi Mrs Harnon, of .Newton. His wife was near her confine ment.

FURTHER PARTICULARS.

Mr Hawkins and the three Daltons started in a boat. They were shifting the ballast, when the boat capsized. Frank Dalton swam ashore, but the rest were drowned. The body of tho youngest Dalton was picked up at Kopuru. This is all we can hear at present. Mr Hawkins is married and has a family. Two of the Dal tous were single and shoemakers.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Matt.r wii.i. Clohic ak Undick — For Tbames, this day, at 5,30 p.m.; and to morrow, at 11.30 a.m. and 3.30 a.m. For Wuihoke and Coromandel, per Argyle, on Friday, at 2.30 p.m. For Whitianga. Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowenu, this day, at 1 p.m. For Wangarei Heads, per Rover, this day, at 1.30 p.m. For Waiwsra, Warkworth, and To Aral, per Annie Milbank, tomorrow at 10 a.m. For Tauranga, Gisborno, Napier and Southern Provinces, per Wunaka, to-morrow, at 3.15 p.m.

For Gisborne, per Go-ahead, on Saturday next,

at 1 p.m. Per s.s. Hawea, on Thursday, 28th instant, as follows :—

For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 2 p.m. For Tauranga. Gisborno, Xuper, Southern Provinces, Australian Colonies, United King dom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially addressed), at 3 p.m. For London," via Brindisi, and late letters for Southern Provinces and Melbourne, at 3.15 p.m.

For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 1.30 p.m. Should a later oppor tunity offer supplementary mails will bo for warded.

For Australian' Colonies, per Rotortia, on Tues-

day, 2nd April, at 1 p.m. Per s.s. City of Sydney, on Tuesday, April 2nd' as follows:—

For Sandwich Mands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia; Central and South America, and British and Foreign West indies, at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe at 3 p.m. Ifor money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 1,30 p.m. Late lqtters bearing an extra foe of sixpence in addition to the post age will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

CLIFFORD'S PICTURES OF SCOTLAND

Mr Clifford exhibited a series of excellent photographs of Scottish scenery, last night in. the Albert Hall, embracing all the leading: spots of interest in that land of poetry and romanco, with brief explanatory descriptions of the same, concluding with a series of views of Auckland and the colony of New Zoalanrl. This evening the programme will include scenes of the Tower and East London.

The Canadian labour mark is greatly overstocked. Very deplorable accounts are received of the condition of emigrants last arrived there. No employment is offered them, and they are starving. So great is the destitution that charitable people have organised an emigrants' home, where, at least, the new arrivals may fiud the shelter of a roof during the bitter inclemencies of a Canadian winter. The Canadian Govern ment has taken steps to warn intending emigrants of the deplorable state of afFairs, it is obvious that an additional impetus will thus be given to emigration else where.

K\ * MNG STAIi WEDNESDAY, :VIAKCH 20.



WANTED, for Gisborne, an experienced Milliner and Saleswoman.—Apply Wai. MoArtbur & Co.'s. . "TETANTED, ;i good Servant in a family 7 ? of two ; must cook and wash; references indispensable —Apply this office. WANT ED, an Apprentice to tha ' Dressmaking.—Mrs Bright, Remnera. T&7ANTED, a Good Hand.—Apply to ? ? W. H. Skinner, Vulcan Lane. WZisTE"!.), a Boy for the Printing Department—Apply Schmidt & Co., Lithographers, Kngravers, and Printers, Vulcan Lane. \KT ANTED, a General Servant—Mrs. Tv J. Hart, nearly opposite Christian Meet ing House, Cook-street. Reference required. \J§J~OVLIj the person who took the Boy's t ? Inverness from the High School gate, Symonds-strect, on Monday last, please return it to the school, when a reward will be given. WANTED, an Engineer of experience for Saw-mill; a married man preferred. To a skilful steady person—and no "other need apply—this offers <,t opportunity for a per manent situation. —Apply at once, by letter, with copiee of testimonials, to Box No. 46, Post oilicc, Auckland. WANTED,- a ■Sei-vfaJb'tf Girl tor : a'small family; good, wages.—Apply, at once to Mrs. J.- Levy,'2lo; Queen-street. ' ' | WANTED, a Servant -Girl about 14.— D. I^vitL iGtmmaker, lQueen-street,; qppoaite the Market. , H H•; ' - t- ——-rr-j ,■--■■■" ■ - --'i... „ j a-YOUTH asi Assiatiant, One used to tli-i business. : ; HKMUS & HANNA. j



WANTED, Employment by a respec table younjsf Man.—T/r ll _STAE^fflce : __ PIAN OS at London Prices. Sheet Music half-price at J, Brown and Son's. \%J ANTED, an Assistant Storeman.— \V Brown, Barrett and Co.. Klliot.tst-eet. ANTED, a Bricklayer, immediately. —Mr. Dempsey, Hotel. rilO~Sawyers.—Wanted employment as JL Pitman .-Address MB, Star Office. ANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Apply to Mrs. G. S. Jakins, Ponsouby Road. N.B.—One who can milk preferred. WANTED, Hand and Machine-workers at Shirtmakiufe', &C; also, Improvers.— Apply 34, Shortland-street. ANTED, a First-class Dressmaker for the Thames.—Apply to Mr. Camp bell, at Messrs. William McArthur & Co.'s. W' "ANTED, Two Turnovers accus tomed to general printer's work.—Apply "Sun" Office, Christchurch. WANTED, by a Young Man, tall and dart:, and considered handsome, age 22, with a salary of £350, to correspond with a lady with a view to an early marriage; she must bo fairly educated, and of prepossessing appear ance ; blonde preferred.—Please apply, enclosing address and carte de visite, to " Charley," P. 0., Newmarket. V^/^ANTED, Purchasers for all descrip-, T V tione of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould rigs, Joiner's Wdrk, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited)' G. Holdship, Manager. \&/ rANTED, everybody to keep the » V money in the country, and Purchase the Wangarei 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 Rritomart, or at Mr. G. Neal's, corner of Nelson and Wellesley-streets, will be promptly attended to.—a.. Barr, a,Tent. VITANTED, a Woodman, accustomed to V V cart and dray work.—Cousins and Atkin. Victoria Carriage Works. WANTED KNOWN, "The Life of Richard Burgess, the Notorious High wayman and Murderer, with particulars of Sullivan, Kelly, and Levy," iust published. Price, post free, Two Shillings. Stamps as cash. Liberal discount wholesale.—R. Shannon, Bookseller, 90, Columbo-street, Chiistchurch. WANTED -Wanted to Sell (cheap), 22 kegs Nails, only 2d lb., 12s 6d per keg; 20 sacks of Haricot Beans, only 2d lb., 7 lbs. for s; Pickling Onions, 0 lbs. for Is; Camp Oven Lid«, Gd. 9d, and Is each; Scrubbing Brushes, Gd and 8d each; lot of Superior Vases cheap ; Large Apples, 3d lb.; Small Apples, 7 lba. for Is ; Clothes Pcs's, i dozen for 5d ; Good Tea, 2s lb., 6 lbs for lls ; Fresh Mackerel, only 7d tin ; Old Canterbury Cheese, old 4d lb.; New Cheese. 6d ; Washing Powders, 6d dozen; Blue, 9d lb.; Good Scent, only id bottle; Spirit of Love Scent, dd bottle ; Government Disinfectant Powder, for taking away all smells, and for sick rooms, only Id packet; Cups and Saucers, Gd and ?d; White and Gold Cups and Saucers. Is ; Jugs, 3s 6d per sei; Hot-water Jugs, Gs Gd and 7s Gd sot; White Stone Plates, id, sd, and 61 eacii; White Stone Dishes, from Is 3d to 33 Gd ; Whito Stone Vege table Dishes, 33 and 33 6(1 each, 5s Gd and Gs Gd a pair; a Boer Pump, with four taps, codt when new about £15, will be sold for 30s; Lady's White Poodle Dog, only 15s ; two Smoking Tables, lGs 6d each : White Washhand Basins, cnly Is 8d ; Large Jugs and Basins, Gs 6d; Small White Chambers, Is 2d; Small Coloured Chambers, Is Gd ; Basins, 3d. id, sd, and Gd each ; Carbolic Soap, 9d a bai-—H. Watts, Pitt-street. WANTED KuownJ- that B. (ioLDiE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Maeriala, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Rroad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kails. Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Tvcn Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &(J. t-r.C. at the lowest market price, at his Yardu Cus tom ous^-stroet. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making.— A. Linabury and Co. WANTED, a Situation, by a person of varied commercial and manufacturing experience. Would prefer an agency to the United States.—Address Andre, office of this paper. It APERY:—Wanted, a good Junior.— Apply to Y.Z., Stau office. 'Wf ANTED, a Second Waiter.— A pply T r Duningham and King, Governor Brown Hotel. WANTED, a good General Servant, where another is kept.—Apply any day before 12 o'clock to Mrs. D. B. Cruickshank, Kemuera. (___ TTTANTEbTa good COMPOSITOR.— v? Apply at once to H. Barton, Evening Star office. ■ WANTED, a respectable active Youth, to drive a baker's curt and be useful.— Union Bakery. ■^TTANTED, three Singer's Machinists, v V six Handworkers, and a few Improvers at Shirtmaking, etc.—Apply at 31, Shortland street. WANTED, for a Farm in Waikato, a Female Servant; dairy and family small; without good references do not apply. —3, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. WANTED, for Gisbome, a respectable Woman to look after two children.— Apply at Albert ilotel, Queen-street.^ TXT~A NTE D7~ a good' Copper-plate ? V Engraver ; a competent man will meet encouragement.—Apply, with full particulars to Lyon and Blair, Wellington. W'" ANTED to Purchase, a Small Im proved Property within 20 miles of city, of 15 to 40 acres area. Land must be good, and situation healthy. Good six-roomed House desi.iable. —Apply to " Kent," Post-office, Auck land. WANTED, a First-class Shoeing and General Smith. He must be a sober and a first-class man.—A. Whisker, Kybor Pass Road, Symonds-street. "vV" ANTED, Machinists.—Apply at the t Aberdeen Boot. Factory. _ ANTED, a strong Girl for house work.—Apply at this office. W~ANTED Known, St. Patrick's Day, Ladies' deeply fringed Green Scarves, Is; Boys' Green do, 9d; Lovely Green Sash Ribbon, Is per yard; Boys' Green Belts, Gd; Children's Green Plaid Pork Pie Hats, id; largo Bottles Hair Oil, not green but red, 6d; Dress Improvers, for making the ladies look nice, only Gd (they used to bo called bustles .when W. H, D. was a boy, but people are more enlightened now); Hair Pads, 2d to Is; hand some lot df Brooches and Earrings, CeiandGd; handsome bottles good Scent, 9d ; Organ Con certinas, reduced to 6s; cither 20-keyed do, 3s Gd ; Children's Handkerchiefs, Id to 3d ; Ladies' and Children's Light-coloured Gloves, 3 pair a shilling; Poll Combs. 3d to 6d; Rack Combs, 3d; Ladies' White Stockings, Gd; Men's Socks, 6d ; Infants' White Socks, 3d; Kibbon Velvet, Id a yard; Lovely Prunella Booty, without toe caps, high heels, 6s 6d ; Black Dress Buttons, 2d a dozen; Rimmcll's Windsor Soap, 2d a cuke ; Fancy Baskets, Is to 2a; Dress Holders, Id ; Men's good White Hats, Is (not belltoppers); Puff Boxes, with Puff, 9d; nicely scented Violet Powder, Id a packet ; Shoe Brushes, 3 for 2s Gd; Piping Cord, Is 6d alb ; handsome Butter Coolers, with lid and plate, reduced to Is; Safety Matches for those who don't want their house to catch fire, 4d packet ; pico lot of Ladies Leather Bugs. Is to is Gd ; excellent Cherry Tooth Paste, id a bottle; doi.'t forget the celebrated 2s Bluclc Tea, nor the.2a Gd Mixed do, which is getting to be cele brated; lot of Children's small Boots, size 4, very chuap ; fi esh lot of Is Spectacles ; superior Tape Measures, Id ; Ladies While Scarves, 6d ; Men's White Ball Ties, id andGd; 2d reels Clark's Back Glazed Cotton, Id or lOd a dozen ; Crochet, Cotton, 2d or Is lOd a dozen; Apple Cases, 3d : Tea Chests. 3d. The above Goods are very much below the usual price. If every one was sharp enough to read my advertise ment, they might save a deal of money.—W. H. Dampier, "Victoria-street, corner of Hobson street. WANTED Known, that the Manufac tory of Robley'a Aeratod Flour, Sec, is Removed to premises recently occupied by the late Mr. Godwin, where the manufacturer kindly invites all who fctudy economy to try his Aerated Flour for bread, tea-cakes, scones, pancakes, and pastry, &c. Alao, Kobley's Prepared Por ridge Meat for indigestion, and ltobley's Superior Food for Infanta and Invalids. Wholesale and Retail Manufactory, Grey-street, Auckland. WANT ED, a Married Lady residing in tho Country (house beautifully situated facing tho sea), wishes to receive inner family two or three Little Girls as weekly boarders, to be educated with her own daughter. — For terms, &c, apply EW, Star Office. >■ WANTED, immediately, a good Gene ral Servant; references required.—Mrs. W. H. Browne, Albert-street, Newton, back of Dr. Wallis's Chapel. \TS7~ANTED, the care of one or two T T Children, by a respectable pui'son ; infe rences exchanged. Terms moderate.—For address apply this office. WANTED, a good General Servant.—4 Mrs. Sloman, top of Grafton Road, third house balow Wesleyan Chapel. WANTED, the Public of Auckland and suburbs to know that B. Taylor, late bath man (and ids wife lajindress) at the Wai wera Hot Springs, has this day. started tho business 6f a Laundry in Upper. Queen-street, Newton, where they hope, . through > strict punctuality and Rood work, to merit, the patron age of the Ladies of Auckland. One trial solicited., All orders left at the Working Meri'a Publio Baths, Victoria-street East, promptly attended to. ■ ;. : VILLA RESIDENCE, P'ONSONBY.— For immediate Sale, .that Pretty Villa, opposite the residence of _. Boardnaan, Esq., quite new.t There are.five apartment j, also a : good corner freehold allotment. Pri' c £300. The owner is leaving the country.—J. M. Len ox,' Estate Agent.



I @~1 A to £. 100P LENT, on BnilrHng Society S/lv principles or on a"»sy lenns to suit borrowers.—C. VVillUuiiaoi;, KuUvto Agent, VTui can Lane. Mortgages and I/nans negotiated. fi^Oß SALE, on accouni ai failing liealtli otAhe Proprietor, CjLIrKOKD'B Mirkobof this World.—Apply to Mr. Clifford, Albert Hall. F" OR SALE, 18 years Leasei of b Ten roomed House in town ; good stables.and splendid situation ; ground rent, £52.- W. Flood, No. 5, Insurance Buildings. MHO LET, Business Rooms in High-street, .I. at low rents.^ Apply to S. Rout. Cheap Leather and Boot Warehouse, High-street. "E^OR SALETatithc Newton"Pottery, 18 ---fu inch Pipes, in quantities of not less than 250 feet, at 2s. 61. per foot. cash. Samples at Office, Fort-street. _^ C 1 ROGERV* Business !•<,;• Sale ; a, very ~& profitable little business, doing a goo i return. Rent low ; expenses very lijdit ; business mostly cnnh. Capital reqtli ed, from £200 to £100.— S. Vaile, House and Land A^ent, Shortland-street. £*$ AJ\ —HOUSIC of G rooms, wash-house /VTfcx/. with copper, coal-hole, range, &c, good well, allotment (55 x 1086, fenced and planted, 25 minutea from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land A^enr, Shortland-street. 4_»4>AA -21 ACRES GOOD LAND, 7 acres cV'V*/ if. in gras3 and crops, 1 acre orchard and garden, all fenced, plenty of water, House of 6 rooms, good dairy, 20 acres adjoini;i«, 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, IShortand-street. -g <»>1 AGUE FARM, 17 miles from JL»J>^H_ Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty o): wood, and water ; large run ad ioining. Price, ,5270.^-S. Vaile, Estate Agent, Shortland-street. 4-*^!Aft —FOR SALE, Substantially rfeiW'n?. built Cotta?e of 5 rooms and kitchen, with freehold corner allotment, 6Sxl()0 feet, fenced, tile drained, and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, excellent view.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortlanri-stronE. /?O*->K —FOR SALlfi, Farm of loii acres, OvJ/yJ^ttw. partly improved, 50 acres busli, House of 3 rooms, &c, 20 niile.9 from Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent. Shortiana-sii'eci. TO LET, a Shop ia the best part of Queen-street.—Apply to W. J. Otter & Co, Bootmakers. _i?O7fe —SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE c%&i®3\y 9 detached, in Newton, for Sale; garden, excellent view. £30 deposit, balance in weekly payments, as agreed.—C. Williamson Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. rfflO LET, ova building lease, the Site of -S- the late Horse and Groom Hotel, corner of Nelson and Victoria-streets.—Apply to T. 15. Hill, Chemist, Victoria-street. TO LET, near the residence of Mr. JL Errington, on the Great North Road, a comfortable six-roomed House, in Rood repair, with cupboards, dresser in kitchen, oven, water laid on and good well. Rent, 12s.—Apply to R. Downey, on the premises. npO LET, in Parnell, in.a first-rate situa- JL tion, a Shop and Dwelling-house, with a large garden ; immediate possession.—Apply at Drookside, Parnell. TO LET, a -well-finished Five-roomed House,, with three fireplaces; rent. 11s. Or for sale cheap.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. TfflO LET, a Shop in Queen-street, oppo- JL site Vulcan Lane.—Apply Manager Bank of New South Wales. FOR SALE, 55 years' Lease of a desira ble Seven-roomed House and grounds, in St. Stephen's Avenue; quite new and cheap.— W. Flood. Exchange. . f |^O LET, three-roomed Verandah Got- JL tage; rent low.—Apply at once to M. Foley, corner Victoria and Hobson-streets. OR SALE, cheap, an Open Sailing Boat.—J. W. Gari" and Sou, Customhouss street. JjlOR SALE, a Comfortable Little Cottage SJ in good repair, large allotment 66 x 100, planted with choice fruit-bearing trees, good substantial fence around.—Apply to H. Jenkins, Norf olk-3treet, Ponsonby Road. TYf" A N~T~¥~D X N Q JW N* TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS o£ £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMICGKN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance dowi right-of way. TB^HERE ie no necessity to go to India _£_ for a cure for Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Neuralgia, &c.,&c., as the Proprietor of the Auckland Turkish Baths is prepared to undertake cases of those diseases. No Cure, No Pay. I> REPAR ATO R V SCHOOL, Grace-street, PoN6ONBr Road. MRS.- ROBINSON, having a Competent Assistant Mistress for the Junior Class, is now prepared to receive additional Pupils. Terms: ONE SHILLING per WEEK. Vacaucies for a few Pupils for the Pianoforte. MR READER WOOD.-Wanted, the name and address of his agent.—Apply t once, by letter, R.D., SrAR office. THE Boy who found the Liver and White Spaniel Pup in Parnell on Saturday last, will be rewarded on taking it to the Star office. OUND, off North Head, a Dingy.— The owner can have the same by paying expciices.—Carr & Son, Boatbuilders. REQUIRED, for a country Hotel, a good ■ General Female Servant.—Apply toDun ningham and King, Governor Brown Hotel, Hobsou-street. LOST, on ISth instant, in or between the Domain, a Gold Brooch set in emeralds.— The finder will be rewarded by leaving it at this office. "OEWARD.—StoIen or Strayed, from .S\i Onehunga, a Bob-tail Nag, colour dark bay, blotch on cheek, lately ridden by Malcolm travelling with entire hese Wellington. £1 if strayed, £5 if stolen on conviction.—Apply to G. H. White, Manukau Hotel. rjno Shoemakers. — Wanted, a Good i General Workman.—J. Pegler, Queen street, Onehunga.. . - "\TEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER -131 CANTILU; AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Fifth Call of Ten Shillinfts per Share on the Third Issue of tlie Company, will bn payable . at their Office on MONDAY, the Ist day .of April, IS7B. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, Manager. Auckland, March 7th. 1878. P"OJSSONBY WESLEY AN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. On THURSDAY EVKNING next, March 21st. a SOCIAL TEA-MEETING will be held in the above Church. To commence at 6.30 p.m. " N OTIC E. All Debts and Calls due to the New Zealand Lead and Galvanized Iron Works Company (Limited), must be paid to me at once, Oi- o wise the Company's Solicitor will proceed for recovery of the same; and all accounts against the Company Biust be rendered before 3ist inst., or they cannot be acknowledged. THOMAS JENKINS, Liquidator. "DONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTKICU\ Tenders will be received at my office, Short land-st.ieet, up to i o'clock p.m. on FRIDAY, 22nd March, 1878, for sundry itoad Works in this District. Specifications, plans, &c, to be seen at the office of Mr. W. J. Dalton, District Engineer, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. By order of the Board. GEO. W. JONES, Secretary. Ponsonby, 16th March, 1878. AG RIC UL T URAL RIS XS. j THE NATIONAL. INSUHANCK COMPANY Is prepared to INSURE against FIRE— Agricultural Risks, Graiu in Stook or Stack, and Steam Threshing Machines travelling from dlace to placj. 3 'T a LOWEST CURRENT HATES. I I I -~./ HENRYE. WILLIAMS, 4 cvs C n O N C E R T, Jt5L. WILL BE HELD IN THB TOWN HALL. CAMBRIDGE, On EASTER MONDAY, 22nd Apkil \ insr aid of the funds gel :1 THE ROMAN .CATHOLIC CHURCH. Programme in future''advertisement:.



■ A UCKLAND CLUB.--Wanted for the j -£3L above, a first-class "Cook ; references re -1 qiih-eiL--.i-i>i>'y to George llobson, Newmarket Hotel. ' T|lO Bootmakers.—Wanted a good haucl -S for general work.—P. Kean, Shortland strcot. rniDTpTNES SCHOOL, EPSOM, con _i- ducted b • Mrs. Rackstraw.—Quarter Days current year: Ist April, Ist July, Ist October v acancies for Boarders. > LOYAL ORANGE "^^^^ INSTITUTION. TRUE BLUES WILL hold a Supper and DANCE to Unfurl the NEW FLAG, in the Newmarket Hall, on Wednesday, April 3rd, iS7B, at Seven o'clock Tickets 2s. (id. each. A. Whisker, W.M. KAli AN GA H APE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to G p.m. on THURSDAY, 21st instant, for Channelling and Earthworks in the aliove Dis trict. Plans, &c, at the office of Mr. Johu Boylau, 0.X., 7-i, Queen-street. J. WARREN T, Chairman. W. It; ;k : ''.T;.^j-B- .:a.:;'^ Begs to inform his Customers, and the General. Public, that he has placed his DRESS-MAKING AND MANTLE-MAKING DEPARTMENTS Under the care of MADAMU LE GRIFFON who was for nine years in business close to the Crystal Palace, Synenharn, Lon don ; and Lqi- tlie lasl; four years in Upper Queen-street, Auckland W. UA'JTUAV, LINEN DRAPER & SILK MERCER, p^- X W TJ |fi atA N D O OU b IC, 66, QUEiON'-S'l'lMilE'i'. A ■ •cki.am;. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR. BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining tlie farms of Messrs. Hugh Maclcie and Hancock, partly fenced', and under cultivation, with Cottaee. &c, thereon. Forfiirtliei* particulars, .r<pply to JOHN BUCHANAN:. Shortland-ati-eet; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street. T M ?~ O U N D E D. Impounded, in Mount Eden Pound, on March 17th. 1878, one Dark Brown Horse, branded W on near fore shoulder, and star on forehead.— If not claimed within eleven days from thia date, will be sold to defray expensss. (Signed) A. CROCKETT, . .. . . .', ' Poiindkeeper. ED E N TE R RACE .]>'. I R E. ■ ..' ; Mr. T. Taylor desires to thank the many kind friends who so ably assisted in removing his furniture and effects during the late fire. riLIFFOItf^S esJ^A^B^EXHIBITION. \y ALBERT HALL. TO-MO R R O W, LAST TIME OF SECOND PART OF SCOTLAND! Balmoral Castle, Ballater,' Aberdeen, Falls of Foyers, The Pass of the Trossacks, Loeii Katrine, Loch Lomond, Salmon Poaching,. Oban, Inver ary, Glasgow, Kirkwall Cathedral, John o' Groats, lona, Land o' Burns, Alloway, Mandine, &c, &c. COLONIAL ANi> AUCKLAND SCENERY ! SPLENDID STATUARY! THE DANCING SKELETON! J A TTEN TI O N !—AUCKLAND §-£»- ARTILLERY" VOLUNTEERS. "■ The Battery and Band will assemble for Monthly Inspection TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30, hi Undress Uniform. Special Business after parade, to consider the celebration of twentieth anniversary of the corps. J. HERBERT BURNS, Captain Commanding. rfStatew I^~O~R W A I T A R A JSplpgl; P (Calling at RAGLAN if sufn sasseew^cient inducement offer). The p.s. r HAURAKI will leave Onehunsa TO-MORROW (Thurs day), at 4p.»H. g.For freight or lassagc apply to J. Mynptt; or Captain Oakes, on board. r ix . "17? OR THE WADE. j' • \ l/^^x The Schooner X j^Kjg?^' FIREFLY "^SBiiiiP Will sail TO-MORROW (Thurs day), at 10 a.m. sharp. v» mHE THIRD ANNIVERSARY Wkn J- B ALL, j2_—EL Under the Auspices:of - No. .14. LOYAL." ORANGE LODGE, WILO, BE HELD IN THB OTAHUHU PUBLIC HALL, On WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27th, IS7B. A . Tickets, os. Each. £3T Mr. linpey's Baud will be in attendance. rTIENDEiIS will be received up to 6 p;m-' i on Saturday, the 23rd March, for the Erection of a Two-roomed Cottage in Gaol Road, Plan and specification to be seen at the Edin^ burgh Castle Hotel, Symonds-street. * ERECTION OF STABLES, WORK SHOP, Etc. Town Clerk's Office, March 20,1578. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, 27th instant. Cor Work as above, in te/ms of specification, etc., at the office of the Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. ' P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. THE C 1 T V ENDOWMENT DEBENTURES. Town Clerk's Office, March 20,157 K. The City Council will receive offers for Fifty £100 Endowment Loan Debentures, bearing interest at the rate of six per eenn. per annum, payable half-y eat ly. Partiouiftts on application. P. A PHILIPS, Town Clerk "JW'-EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KINGSTON WHARF CONTRACT.—WIN TON-KINGSTON BAIL WAY. . Public Worlts Office, Wellington, 12th March, 18"-?. Written Tenders will be received af this office until noon on WEDNESDAY, the 17th April. 1878, for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside "Ten der for Kingston Wharf.'' Plans and Specifi cations maybe seea at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Chrislchurch, Dunedin, Invei'cargiii, and Wellington Telegraphic lenders, siniii&ri v addressed and marked, will be received if prc sentedatany Telegraph Office by noon of thetsanivj date, provided that written tenders in. duo form are lodged at any of the above-named Offices by the same hour, land accompanied by a'cheque on some bank iii'the town where the tender is lodged ; such cheque to he specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver- General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The .lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CAI{RUTHKRS. Eugineer.-in-Chiof. N.B.—Plans'for'this., contract can be pur chased at the- above offices. OHOTOGRAPHS of ROTOMAHANA * ; • ■ (LAKE DISTRICT). /. T O TOURISTS., HEMUS &lIANNA- Have a Splejidid Collection of the above for Safe, at their. Studio;1 Queen-street, Auckland* /{ .«S, N.8.-^-'l'uii; B.yu^j- in Ne,w Zo^juani>.