TELEGRAPHIC.

MR BARTON'S CASE

I PORT CHALMERS, this day. ARRIVAL OF THE CLAUDE HAMIL TON.

MINISTERIAL MOVEMENTS,

TATED,

BROWN'S BANQUET.

(From Our Oaa*u Correspondent)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. ACCIDENTS.

A little fellOAv, son of Mr Murphy, of the Karaka, bad his finger badly mutilated through picking a dynamite tube Avhich he found on the road from school.

. A little girl rasidiag at Tararu Avas severely burned yesterday through the ignition of her clothing. THE MAIL.—A GRIEVANCE.

Owing to the steamer arrangements the English mail cannot be distributed at the Thames until 40 hours after arrival in Auck land, i. c. until 9 o'clock to-morrow morn ing. This is a dreadful delay. The Gov ernment ought to subsidise a boat under such circumstances, to bring down the mails. The her ds of the t\vo hapns at Omaha, are at loggerheads over a piece of land at the Springs, where Lipsey is erecting an hotel. The Tutuke's hapu state that Mor gan has no claim or title to the land. Mr Superintendent Thompson, of the Auckland police district, arrived here yester day on a A7isit of inspection in company with. tbe inspecting officer for the North Island district.

For the past few days three or four of the principal mines are suffering from a AA*aut of blasting powder, and compelled temporarily to reduce their staff of men ; but a supply haA'ing arrived from Auckland, they are enabled to resume full operations. Alburnia. —Owingtoa want of powder, the works in this mine have been much retarded. Operations Avere confined to the specimen leader and the east stope from No. 2 winze. The drive east on the Whau level is Avithin a feAV feet of the boundary. The reef is much improved, and strong colours of gold aer shewing. The reef in the winze in Dixon's section is 3_f feet thick. Sharemarket. —Moanatairi 6s 4d, Cure Gd, Kuranui Hill 9d.

DUNEDIN,'this day,

THE WHITAKEII-JONES LIBEL CASE.

Mr Rees has put in another plea about tAvo columns long, justifying everything. The CroAvn demurs to-morroAV.

COROMANDEL, this day.

LATEST MINING.

The Queen of the North obtained 104ozs from 12 tons.

Union Beach—Agood parcel of specimens was got yesterday and to-day. The quan tity is not known, as the specimens were not Aveighed. More is expected. Kapanga.—Some remarkably rich stone, Avorth Bozs per lb., Avas shoAvn us yesterday. It Avas taken out before work Avas left off. The Manager expects work to be resumed in the course of a Aveek or tAvo.

Tokatea Tribute.—Nicholl and party are sending good stone to the battery. The election of a school committee took place yesterday, with the folloAving result : Glover 21, Harrison 18, Woollams 14, WoodAvard 10, Gibbs 8, Nager 7, and McDonald 7.

NAPIER, this day.

MARRIAGE OF MISS LEAF.

Mr W.. H. Reed, of the Thames, Avas tied in the connubial knot with Miss Leaf, the Auckland nightingale, this morning. They have gone to spend the honeymoon at Waipawa. A JEREMY DIDDLER. George Toop, a publican at Port Ahuriri, suddenly levanted last week, leaving a num ber of creditors to bewail his sudden depar ture. Twenty-five of his creditors met to day, and represented £700 of unsecured lia bilities. Dransfield and Co. are let in for £1,000, but a portion is secured by a bill of sale. The levanter is supposed to have left for Auckland, Avhere he last seen ; and is supposed to have gone to Sydney . The creditors Avill attempt tore-introduce him to Napier. Several dupes took bills at his request for fifties. The continued drought is being much felt in the country districts, OAving to the herbage being dried up. There are a large number of cases of dysentryin lower portion of the town, in the vicinity of the swamp ; and a large number of children have died within the last month

A resolution Avas passed to-day by the Harbour Board on a motion by Mr Ormond, guaranteeing to pay the expenses of Sir John Coode to inspect the harbour works. "WAKA MAORI" TO BE RESUSCI-

The prospectus of another Maori paper has been published at Gisborne. It is to be edited by Mr Grindell, late editor of the "Waka Maori." He proposes to £*ive it the old name. Shares Avorth £700 are already subscribed. Messrs Webb and Co., of Gisborne, have also issued an announce ment of their intention to publish another Maori journal. Mr Moss, member for Parnell, arrived in Napier on Sunday. It is rumoured he Avill edit the " Wananga," which is to come out in another form and much improved. Mr Rees, on his return from Dunedin, proceeds again to Gisborne, Avhere he will open an office similar to the present so-called Republican Office in Napier.

DUNEDIN, this day.

The banquet to Mr J. C. Brown, at LaAvrence, last dight. Avas a great sucoess. Nearly 200 from all parts of the district were present. Sir George Grey was enthusiastic ally received. Minister leave for Oamaru to-morroAV.

THE LIBEL CASE. In the case of Jones, Mr Rees said he would put in one more plea, by which he^ would stand or fall. The case stands adjourned till Thursday, but is not likely to come on then, as a heavy Banco roll is to be proceeded with.

[PRESS agency.]

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

A meeting of the members of the Bar is to be held to-day to hear Mr Barton's explanation re his committal to prison by the Judges. THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS.

At a meeting of the Licensed Victuallers' Association yesterday, a deputation Avas appointed to Avait upon Sir George Grey and lay certain grievances before him, among other things to ask that houses may have 12 o'clock licenses as in Otago and other places. They Avill be supported by the members for the city.

Arrived : The Claude Hamilton. She brings tAvo hundred passengers, and Cooper and Bailey's menagerie. She encountered very severe weather after leaving Adelaide, and had a succession of heavy gales right across.

WELLINGTON, this day.

Messrs Macandrew and Stout arrived by the Hinemoa this morning. Mr Stout will be SAvorn in a few days as Attorney-General. He has decided to give up his Dunedm practice, and reside permanently at Wellington. In addition to the other portfolios, Mr Macandrew will take Public Works.

ITALIAN OPERA CONCERT COM PANY.

The Italian Opera Concert Company, after a short but most successful season at the Thames, announce that they have made arrangements to give a series ot operatic concerts in Auckland r commencing on Monday evening next, and ranging over the five following : nights, with a complete change of programme each evening.

NEW ZEALAND SENATE.

The Senate again met in the Museum Buildings this morning. SCHEDULES OF EXAMINATION*. After, the usual preliminary business the Senate'resolved itself into committee to consider the schedules of subjects of examination for 1879-80-81. Leave Avas given to the Committee to sit again to-morrow. R PORT OF COMMITTBE. The report of the Select Committee appointed to consider the letter of Professor Shand and Mr Macrae, aid the interpretation of Regula tions, was considered. SCHOLARSHIPS. It was moved hy the Vice-Cbancellor, as a Regulation, as follows: 1. "Section, 5 and 7 of the Regulations, specifying value and tenure or Scholarships and subjects and conditions of Scholarships Examinations are, repealed. 2. "The Senior Scholarships available, in each year shall be conferred upon tnose students who hall have obtained the greatest aggregate number of marks in the compulsory subjects ot the second years' examination for the -ts-A. Degree, added to marks obtained for further questions on the same subjects to be appended, for the express and sole purpose of a*warding Scholarships, to the examination papers for the said Degree." ___, , ~_,.. „ ..„ It was moved by Mr Heale. "That all the Avords from ' B.A. Degree' to the end be lett On the motion of Rev. Mr Johnston, the debate was adjourned until to-morroAV, The Senate then adjourned until two oclock.

MR FIRTH'S CARRIAGE SMASHED TO PIECES.

At noon to-day Mr J. C. Firth's carriage Avas knocked to pieces, under the folloAving circumstances : Mr Firth and family had been driven into toAvn. The groom on returning with the empty carriage, stopped at. Mr Robertson's grocery store, top of Symonds-street, leaving the horses outside. The horses suddenly started off, turned into Kyber Pass Road,aiid galloped doAvnthesame at the top of their.speed. The narroAv passage alongside the railway embankment appears to have been passed in safety by the horses, but on reaching their turning point, near Messrs Seccombe's brewery, the' Avhole turn-out came to grief. The carriage Avas simply smashed to pieces. The horses were also considerably injured.

THE CLOVEN FOOT AGAIN.

It appears that the snake Avas not killed, but only scotched, when a majority of the Eden County Council decided several months ago, in accordance Avith the strongly-expressed desire of an overwhelm ing majority of the ratepayers, not to bring the Counties' Act into operation. The little scheme, A\hich was designed to make a nice nest of fancy billets, and to bestow much-coveted patronage upon a few Coun cillors, has been revived in an insidious manner. A meeting of Councillors had been called by circular for Wednesday, the 20th, at half-past seven o'clock, "to determine the appropriation under Avhich the monies payable to the County shall be divided and to elect a Chairman." Since then, hoAvever, another circular has been isr.ued calling a meeting of the Councillors for seven o'clock on the same evening, "to consider the advisability of adopting the Counties' Act, 1876." It Avould thus appear that the conveners-of the meeting consider that a subject of this importance can be disposed of off-hand in the short space of half-an-hour. Dr Wallis, however, is aAvake, and intends to hold a meeting of the electors of Grafton Riding on Friday evening next, to consider the subject. We trust the ratepayers generally Avill not tamely brook this impudent attempt to ignore the unmis takable decision Avhich they {pronounced on a former occasion, when a similar move Avas made. The fact that an attempt will be made next session to render the Counties' Act compulsory does not affect the question as it stands noAV, and it is by no means certain that the attempt will succeed. Suburban ratepayers would do well to remember that, with the Act" once in operation—and half-an-hour will be more than sufficient to enable a few individuals Avhose minds are made up to accomplish the business—it Avill remain a mill-stone round their necks, and cannot be got rid of.

THE ONEHUNGA FIRE.

[PElt "STAR" CARRIER PIGEON]

The Coroner and the representative of the Insurance Companies who are interested in the late fire have arrived. Considerable interest is manifested, as it is generally understood that something new is to come out.

ELECTRIC LIGHT.

On Saturday night the reflection of the electric light was distirctly visible in One hunga, its rays Avere easily discovered over the settlement—there was no mistaking it.

3.30. FDr Philson acted as Coroner. Mr J. D. Jackson was chosen foreman. Sub-Inspec tor Pardy and Mr Kevan, N.Z. Insurance Co., Avere in attendance. „ Messrs J. E. Kelsall, Constable Adam son, and Mr Wills Avere examined.

CHIEF POST-OFITICE, AUCKLAND. Mails wii.i. Ct.ose as Urjnnnt - For Thames, this day, at 5,30 p.m.; and to-

morrow, at 5.30 p.m. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Argyle, on

Friday next, at 2.30 p.m. For Napier, per Southern Cross, this day, at

5 p.m. For Waiwera, Warkwortn, and Te Arai, per Annie Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Southern Pro vinces, and Australian Colonies, per Taupo to-morrow, at 6 p.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Friday next, at 4 p.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, and Aus tralian Colonies, per Taiaroa, on Tuesday next, at 5 a.m.

S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

CITY ASSESSMENT COURT.

Yesterday Continued,

(Before R. C. Bara'tow, Esq., R.M.; Mr Lodge, Clerk.) VALUER'S OBJECTION LIST.

Mr Philips, Town Clerk, and Mr Henry G. Wade, valuer, represented the City Council. Emmanuel Martin, for Mr Christie, claimed a reduction on his house in Brewer's Lane; re duced to £8. Hans Christopher (1556),, reduced from £30 to £26; Win. Cole, reduced from £15 to £12 • T. & H. Cooke and Sarah Davies, no appearance; F.W. Dawson (113), builder, brick house in Lome-street, reduced from £40 to £30; John Samuel Day, objection a day too late; James Deven (132 and 472), hotel, rated at £230, valuation sustained; A. Dornwell. no appear ance ; Wm. Downs, rated at £22, reduced to £20 ; Isaac Doane, Marmion-street, £20 to £18, and the other house £18 to £15: Rev. S. Edger, £60 to £50; Maurice Foley, several allotments, £189 to £150; Jas. Gardner, £30 to £15; Elizabeth Stocks, joint tenant, £15; Jas. C. Gilbert, £18 to £14; Christopher Greenway,,3 objections, informal, not signed by obiector, Messrs Hellaby. butcher, Shortland-street. from £35 to £25; D. Hiscock, £20 to £16; W. C. Hudson, City West (3), £35 to £39: £21 to £16, and £20 to £35; George Ivil, £40 to £35. The Court was about to abjourn when Mr John Sceats asked that the remainder of the cases might be heard, but as the business would have occupied the Court until ten o clock, the adjournment was made. Mr J. B. Russell ap peared for the City Council in the Harbour Board case. THIS DAY. James Jackman, rated at £38, reduced to £35; Catherine Lyle, reduced from £30 to £25. The trustees of St. Matthew's, from £120 to £60 ; Antonio Martin (2 allotments) from £70 to £60 ; and from £60 to £50; Geo. N. Ridings, from £10 to £5; Wm. Ruthford, from £25 to £22 ; Jno. Skcats (5 lots) reduced from £100 to £85, and from £15 to £12 ; Thos. Speechley, from £30 to £25; Thos. Teasdale (2 lots) £53 to £45, and £20 to 10 ; Wm. Thorne, £40 to £32 ; D. Walsh (3 lots) from £50 to £45 ; £20 to £15 ; and £60 to £50 : John Watson, from £25 to £20 ; Robert Whitson, from £40 to £20.

GLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION.

Another very respectable house was attracted to the above popular entertainment. Scottish views were good, but passed without much demonstration. The statuary Avas admired, but the announcement by Mr Clifford that he had 150 colonial views to exhibit met with loud applause, and their exhibition met with continuedicheers from the commencement to the close. Mail news excludes a full critique on these New Zealand scenes. We can, how ever, state that views were given of mountain and valley scenery which compared favourably with the finest views of Switzerland. Scottish and other striking illustrations of hill ana dale. The old and new views of New Zealand towns shewing the wonderful progress made in tms colony, were most interesting. . «___«*«,«■ To-night London and the|Zoological Gardens Avill be exhibited.

CITY COUNCIL.—This Day.

A meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon, the Mayor presiding. A letter was received from Mr J. SteAvart, C.E., stating that he could not, act in the City Surveyor's matter till May, having to leave for six Aveeks on account of ill-health. The letter Avas referred to the Works Committee.

The following letter Avas read

INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND.— Letter from the Lord Mayor of London to the Mayor of Auckland.

Mansion House, London, E.C.,' January 28th, 1878. Dear Mr Mayor,—l have the honour to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 28th of November hist and, in reply, I beg most warmly to thank you, on the part of the Mansion House Committee, as well as on my OAvn behalf, the generous people of Auckland Avliose donations, to the amount of £1,592 5s 6d, have duly reached the Indian Famine Fund. To you and your Committee, our thanks aro equally due for your goodness in affording facilities for this collection. In this emergency, the assist ance of the colonies has been most kindly rendered and so practically A'aluable, and their action fully bears out your belief that in any great calamity affecting the welfare of the British Empire, colonial aid may be surely counted upon. You Avill be glad to learn that the Indian authorities haA'e re ceived £900,000 for the relief of the famine sufferers, of Avhicli over £500,000 has come through the Mansion House. I am Dear, Mr Mayor, Yours very truly, Thomas S. Oavden, Lord Mayor.

The Mayor of Auckland. NEAVTON FIRE BRIGADE. A letter from the NeAvton Fire Brigade, making certain requests for hose, etc., Avas referred to the Publis Works Committee. MUNICIPAL LEAGUE. A letter from the Toavii Clerk of 'the Thames, suggesting Municipal League for the protection of mutual interests of corporations, Avas referred to General Pur poses Committee. AUCKLAND FIRE BMGADE. Letters Avere read from Superintendent Hughes, requesting the Council to grant a Avater supply for Avashing hose, Sec ; also respecting hook and ladder carnages.

Referred to the Works' Committee,

Mr Geo. Kitchen applied lor the position of manager of tho Waterworks at a salary of £300, with testimonials of his fitness for the situation.

The letter Avas received

Hospital and Charitable Instittj-

tions. —Important Proposals. Colonial Secretary's Office, Wellington, March sth, 1878. Sir, —The Government, on taking office, found that the Hospitals and Charitable Institutions throughout the colon}' wore being managed upon no fixed principle or system, and that it AA'as absolutely necessary to place them on a more satisfactory footing. Up to the end of December, and till the Ncav Financial Arrangements Bill took , effect, it Avas impossible to change the exist ing state of things ; but from that date the principle Go\'crnment have endeavoured to bring into operation is one which is at once comprehensible, uniform, and practicable. In the large toAA'ns, Government have hitherto maintained a most unsatisfactory control, and paid the expenditure ; recover ing it hoAvever, from the subsidies payable to the Boroughs and adjacent Counties. In the outlying localities, and at Hokitika, a grant in aid, differing in some instances, but commonly 20s. for 20s. of subscription has been given, the Hospital being managed by a committee appointed b}' the subscribers. It is proposed for the future, Avhenever possible, to place the Hospitals and chari table aid of the large towns, under the direct control and management of the Municipalities, and to subsidise them to the extent of 20s. for every 20s. of paid-up sub scriptions,and of themoneyscontributed from the Borough fund, and to make no deductions whatever from tho subsidies. There Avould, hoAvever, remain the question of contribu tion by the surrounding Counties towards the maintenance of the Hospital, many of the patients admitted being residents out side the Boroughs. This mig'.it probably be adjusted by making a charge upon the Counties of a pro rata, sum per head for County patients, and if this or any other mode Avhich shall be found satisfactory of removing Avhat appears to be an unfair charge upon the Borough funds can be arranged between the Councils, a more equitable system of contribution Avould be established' than the present one of deduc tions from the subsidies payable to each local body. It Avill be necessary, of course, to satisfy the Colonial Secretary, as hither to, as to the amount of the voluntary sub scription; but Government do not desire to interfere in any Avay Avith the local management of the Institutions.—l have the honor to be, sir, your most obedient ser vant, J. BALLANCE (in the absence of the Colonial Secretary). The request of Messrs. Smith for permis sion to lay doAvn a kerb, so as to make the entrance to their yard easier, Avas referred to the Works' Committee. SMOKE NUISANCE. A notice Avas read from Inspector Goldie, respecting the abatement of the smoke nuisance in Custom-House-street. The clerk read some extracts from the Act, and said that Mr Goldie wished for in structions from the Council as to how to act.

It was resolved on the motion of Mr Morton, seconded by Mr Waddel, " Tliatthe Inspector be instructed to do his duty." A letter from the Secretary of the Gas Company declined the Councils oiler of £60 for the supply of gas to HoAve and Beres ford-streets.

It Avas agreed that £5 be allpAved for extra work in connection Avith the Burgess roll.

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

IN BANKRUPTCY. (Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.)

Re Worker Brothers.

In this case Mr Coleman, solicitor, appeared for the bankrupts, William Henry and Frederick George Worker, and asked for their final discharge under the first section of the Bankruptcy Act. The resolu tion recommending their discharge had been duly passed at the meeting of creditors, and all the requirements of the Act had been complied with. His Honor said that, on looking over the trustees' report, he saAV nothing to prevent the discharge of the bankrupts from their joint and separate liabilities. The application was granted, and the bankrupts dischaiged.

CREDITOR'S MEETING.

A meeting of creditors in the estate of W. G. Clarke, of Auckland, surveyor, was held to-day in the Supreme Court Build ings. The liabilities Avere set down at £280 19s; assets (doubtful) £100 16s. Mr T. Macffarlane was appointed trustee to the estate.

EVENING STAR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13



Some Very Handsome Mottled Kauri, Rimu and Cedar Wardrobes, Avith Plate Glass Doors, are uoav on view at the City Hall Arcade. Also Bedsteads and other articles of Bedroom Furniture to match, besides an immense assortment of Iron Bedsteads and every kind of Bedding made at the Factory of Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell. This firm have just received from Italy the latest designs in Walnut DraAving-room Suites aud most modern Tapestrine Reps for covering. Carpets in great variety to suit all classes. Linoleum, Floorcloths, Curtains, and all kinds of Furnishing Goods, Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Hosiery. Goods delivered Free to any part of the toAvn. HolloAvay, Garlick, and Cramvell, of Queen-street, are Agents for the Genuine Singer's Seaving Machine, acknowleged and proved to be the best Family SeAving Machine in the World. House Furniture of all kinds, and SeAving Machines obtainable on the deferred payment system.---[.Advt.]



'^|TANTED, a Barmaid, for the upstairs T ? bar.—Exchange Hotel. W' ANTED, Ladies to know that orders for Limerick Laco to be made, can bo left at E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. "ANTED, tAvo single young Men to work in a bone-mill in the country; also, a Boy, about li.—Apply between 9 and 10 o'clock to-morrow morning at Mr. Baird's Vic toria-street. ANTED, a good General Sen ant,— Pantheon Boot Warehouse, Queen street. ' WAN TED, the Boy Avho applied yester day at Mrs. Pollock's to apply again. ANTED, a Servant Girl-tor a small family; reference required-Apply at once to Mrs. J. Levy, 210, Queen-street. ANTED, a respectable young Girl, for the country.—Mrs. A. B. Donald, Vincent-street. TTTANTEDfan active Boy.— Apply W. TT, T. Ball, 214, Queen-street. T^TT ANTED, a Waiter ; also, a Barman. ? T —Apply office of this paner. ANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making and Machining.—Miss Lock wood, next Mr. Wilson, Baker, foot of Grey- MR. A. SINDEN.—A Letter for you is lying in this office. /GARDENER, Jobbing and Contractor. \JT Gardens laid out. Estimates given. Re ferences if required.—Address, "W. Mclndoe, Post-office, Newmarket. ANTED to Let, unfurnished, eight roomed House, or Furnished Apart ments, in Upper Queen-street, which will be vacant on the 21th March.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. _^ ANTED to Buy, 500 tons FireAvoodr Apply to F. Archard, Custom-bouse street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— __ ________ Hotel. Wakefleld-street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Sloman.top of Graf ton Road, third house below Wesleyan Chapel. W" ANTED KnoAvn, that the Manufac tory of Robley's Aerated Flour, &c, is Removed to premises recently occupied by the late Mr. Godwin, where tho manufacturer kindly invites aU who study economy to try his Aerated Flour for bread, tea-cakes, scones, pan cakes, arfd pastry, &c. Also, Kobley's Prepared Por ridge Meal for indigestion, and Robley's Superior Food for Infants and Invalids. Wholesale and Retail Manufactory, Grey-street, Auckland. WANTED, all good Servants to call at Mrs. Grico's, where they will hear of good homes, good homes and good mistresses. Those having a good reference will stand the best chance.—Rigi3try Office, Newmarket. WANTED to Let, a Shop in the most central part of Queen-street.—Apply.to W. J. Offer aid Co., Bootmakers, Queen-street. ■"OTANTED, a Lad to make himself v V generally useful.—Thames Hotel. WANTED, a strong Boy.—Apply at this office. \ ITANTED, two Tailoresses and an v V Apprentice.—Apply Mr. Higgins, Tailor, Victoria-street. W'"" ANTED, a good Shoemaker for the coast; a single man preferred.—Apply to Katterns and Shoppard, Boot Upper Manu facturers, Elliott street. WERTHEIM Hand Machines at £4 10s, the best in the world; give 30s more extras than other. If you see them you will be sure to purchase. —W. C. Dennes, Machine Depot, Queen-street. WANT ED, 3 or 4 Carpenters for Napier. Apply to W. Gil, Builder. WANTED to Sell, about 90 Superior Pictures, largo size, only 6s 6d. or tAvo for 12s, Avorth 103 each ; 0 doz. Brittannia Metal Teapots, from 6s to 10s 6d each; Quinces, for making jam, 7 lbs. for ls: Magic Glove Cleaner, only 6d bottle; Fresh Salmon, lid tin ; Candles, 1 lbs. for 3s 6d; Rimmel's Brown Windsor Soap, 2d a cake, 7 for ls ; Preserved Ginger, it 6d jar. —H. Watts, iMtt-street. WANTED, a good General Servant ; those without references need not apply. —W. Flood, 5, Exchange. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Batger. Grafton Road. WANTED, for a Farm in Waikato, a Female Servant; dairy and family small; without good references do not apply. —3, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. ANTED to Let, in Parnell, a six roomed Cottage, Avith every conve nience.—Richard Keals. \T7"ANTED, Purchasers for all descrjp- TT tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, |Mould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited)' G. llqldbiiip.' Manager. WHERE can you get the following articles at the same price?— House, Shop, and Apartment to Let Papers, Id each; 5_ gross 60 inch Tape Measures, Id; 71 gross Jet Dress Buttons, 3d dozen ; 10 gross Vest Buttons, 2d a dozen ; 210 gross Shirt Buttons, Id gross; Super, ditto, 3d gross; Rimmel's Windsoi»aoap, 2cakes for 3d; Handsome Batter Coolers, reduced to ls ; Splendid Canary Seed, 6 lbs for 2s; Child ren's Velvet Trimmed Pork Pie Hats, Id; Piping Cord, ls 6d lb ; Gum Tickets. Is a thousand; ls bottles of Red Hair Oil for 9d; 57 gross Superior Black Braid, 5s a gross, Is6d the qr; 17 gross Cashmere ditto, or is 6d the qr; Leather Parcel Tickets, ls a dozen; Ladies' Silk Scarves, 6d; 9 dozen Fancy Baskets, ls to 2s 6d; 8 dozen Seam less Gloves, 3 pair for ls: 50 gross Wave Braid, 2s, or 3d dozen ; 17 gross Superior ditto, Is 6d, or 6d dozeo; 107 cross Homespun Colored Braid, 2s 6d, or ls for 3 dozen; Wooden Knitting Needles, 3d pair; 8 dozen English Kits, ls, worth 2s; good White Hats, ls ; 110 gross Elastic, ls 6d gross ; 12 gross Bright Key Rings, ls 6d gros _; 13 gross Watch Keys, 9d dozen; 8 dozen Beautiful Cherry Tooth Paste, 3d a bottle ; 26 dozen Rack Combs, 3d to ls; 26 gross Clark's 2d reel of Black Cotton, Id each, or lOd dozen ; 11 gross Crochet Cotton, 2_d. or 2s a dozen; 21 dozen Hair Pads, 3d; 12J dozen Superior Hair Pads, 9d to ls; 11 dozen Dress Improvers, 6d to ls; fresh lot of Is. Spectacles; 30 dozen Boys' Hand some Belts, 6d to 9d each; 5 dozen Puff Boxes, wi th Puff, 9d ; 4 dozen Youth's Coloured Soarves, 9d; White Opera Ties, 4d to 6d; more of the splendid 2s Tea, and 2s 6d mixed do; Enamelled Plates, Id each; Sail Needles, 2d a dozen; lot of Children's Boots cheap ; Hair Sweeping Brooms, la and ls 6d Shoe Brushes, 3 for 2s 6d; Apple Cases, 3d ; Tea Chests, 3d ; Boys' Leather Satchels, Id; Shakespeare, in 11 volumes, for 9s ; iot of other bargains.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. ANTED-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 ls; Pickling Onions, 9 lbs. for ls; Camp Oven Lids, 6d. 9d, and ls each; Scrubbing Brushes, Od and 8d each; lot of Superior Vases cheap; Large Apples, 3d lb.; Small Apples, 7 lbs. for ls; Clothes Pecs, 4 dozen for Sd; Good Tea, 2s lb., 6 lbs for lis; Fresh Mackerel, only 7d tin ; Old Canterbury Cheese, old Id lb.; New Cheese, 6d ; Washing Powders, 6d dozen; Blue, 9d lb.; Good Scent, only Id bottle; Spirit of Love Scent, Id bottle; Government Disinfectant Powder, for taking away all smells, and for sick rooms, only Id packet; Cups and Saucers, 6d and 7d; White and Gold Cups and Saucers, ls ; Jugs, 3s 6d per set; Hot-water Jugs, 6s 6d and 7s 6d set; White Stone Plates, Id, sd, and 61 each; White Stone Dishes, from ls 3d to 3s 6d; White Stone Vege table Dishes, 3s and 3s 6d each, 5s 6d and 6s 6d a pair; a Beer Pump, with four taps, cost when new about £15. will be sold for 30s; Lady's White Poodle Dog, only 15s ; two Smoking Tables, 16s 6d each: White Washhand Basins, only Is 8d; Large Jugs and Basins, 6s 6d; Small White Chambers, Is 2d; Small Coloured Chambers, ls 6d; Basins, 3d, Id, sd, and 6d each; Carbolic Soap, 9d.a bar'—H. Watts, Pitt-street. ■___ WANTED, Cash Purchasers to know that I sell at Town Prices, and supply superior articles, especially Teas, my superlative mixture at 3s. per Ib. ia a treat, I have a good Family Tea at 2s ; Refined Sugars from IJd per lb. Coffee roasted and ground on the premises fresh daily. Try my Assam Tea, the best value in Auckland.—W. S. Collins, Family Grocer, Manukau Road. Parnell. W ""ANTED, everybody to keep the 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 "h itomart, or at Mr. G. Neal s, corner of Nelson and Wellesley-streets,' will be promptly attended to.—a. Barr, agent. ANTED Known, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to Bupply all kinds of Timber and other Building Maerials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks,' Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Bine Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards Cus tom-house-street^ IF MARTHA SNODGRASS will call upon Mrs. Dance, Upper Queen-street, she will hear of something to her advantage. /GOLDEN POINT GOLD MINING \JT COMPANY (REGISTERED). Notice is hereby given that a Call of Sixpence per Share on the Capital of the Company has been this day made by the Directors, payable to the Manager, 26. Insurance Buildings, on or be fore WEDNESDAY, March 13,1878. T. LEIGH WHITE, Manager. February 26,1878. TW" OTICE OF REMOVAL. G. W. BINNEY wishes to inform the publio that he has REMOVKD to those CENTRAL SALE ROOMS lately occupied by Messrs. M. Jones Se Co. . . - G. W. BINNEY, Auctioneer and Commission Agent. , Central Sala Rooms, Qneen-etrtet.



WANTED, a respectable Girl as general servant.—Apply Newton Hotel. ANTED, a respectable Girl about 14 or 15 years of age, to make herself generally useful—Mrs Cleal, Karangahape Roar), near the Windmill. ANTED, female Servant as cook and lauddrymaid.—Apply Mrs Brookfield, Onehun ;a. -, . WANTED, a Woodman, accustomed to cart and dray Avork.—Cou3ins and Atkin. Victoria Carriage Works. • ANTED, General Servants, tAvo for Coromandel; Middle-aged Woman for farm; Married Couple, Housemaid, cook. (woman) for hotel, Cook and Laundress.—E. E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, Working Men to Iciioav the Public Baths, (Hot, Cold, and Shower), will open the first week in March ; charges 6d and ls. Those in want of Furniture can have every description of Household requisites at cost price, or on weekly payments, to make room to fit up the Baths.—Cheap Fur niture Mart, Victoria-street East. WANTED KnoAvn, that John S. Leslie, Engineer and Machinist, Erects or Re pairs every description of Steam and other Machinery. All kinds of SeAving Machines re paired and adjusted with care and promptitude. Workshop at back of Hay ward's, Upholsterer, foot of Grey-street, Auckland. Every attention to country orders. A RCH HILL DISTRICT RATES. N OTIC E. All Rates not paid by noon of MONDAY, the 18th, will be handed over to the Board's Solicitor for recovery, in order to prevent the subsidy on these rates from being lost to the District. E. W. MORRISON, Chairman. March 11,1878. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottaee, &c, thereon. For further particulars, apply to I JOHN BUCHANAN. Shortland-street; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street. . LOST, on Saturday night, a Lady's Silver Watch and Chain, between St. Stephen's Point, Parnell, and Carlton Gore Road.—Finder will be rewarded on returning it to this office. LOST, betAveen Auckland and Parnell, part of a Lady's Ear-ring, set with dia mond.—Finder will receive 10s reAvard on returning same to this office. REMOVAL. JOHN REID & CO., SHIP AND TIMBER BROKERS, &c, Have REMOVED from Commerce-street, to 26, LOWER QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Flour Mill. J A N D I N G, Ex -Australia,' 100 CASES CUTTING'S SALMON. H. B. MORTON T>X O T I C X I will not be responsible for any Debts con tracted in my name after this date, without my written authority. CHARLES CLINTON DYSART. St. Patrick's Day. RACES! RACES!! RACES!!! rlvA, Tne Ferry Company will de .f-^ay^A^ patch the p.s. yiM|(^^_^>- ENTERPRISE & TAINUI, _________\ Qn MONDAY, 18th instant, at 11 and 11.30 a.m., to the Tamaki, returning after the Races. RETURN TICKETS, 2s. H. W. HEATH, Manager. r A N D I N G, Ex 'Lorraine': 20 TONS WESTON & WESTALL'S FINE SALT Also, COARSE SALT. W. S. LAURIE. O~T\ MAR K'S, REMUERA. A Social Gathering will be held in aid of the Sunday-school in the Newmarket Hall, on THURSDAY. 14th March. All interested in the welfare of the School are invited to attend. Tea on the Tables at 6.30. Tickets of admission, 2s; to be had at Messrs Dinnison's, J. McNeill's, or W. Morgan's, New market. RE PABATORT SCHOOL, Grace-street, Ponsonby Road. MRS. ROBINSON, having a Competent Assistant Mistress for the Junior Class, is now prepared to receive additional Pupils. Terms: ONE SHILLING QerWEEK. Vacancies for a few Pupils for the Pianoforte. AUCKLAND LADIES' BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. The T WENTY-FIRST ANNUAL MEETING of the Auckland Ladies' Benevolent Society will be held in the Lecture Room of the Young Men's Christian Association, on FRIDAY EVENING, 15th April. The chair will be taken at half-past seven clock, by His Honor Judge Gillies. X>ONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Notice to Owners of Dogs.—lt is necessary that Licences for the present year be at once taken out. Collars can be obtained only from Constable McCabe, at the Constabulary Station, Napier-street. GEO . W . JONES> Secretary. March 1,1878. GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of William Gregory Clarke, of Auck land, in the Provincial District of Auck land, in the Colony of New Zealand, Surveyor. It ls hereby notified, that at a First Meeting of Creditors of the above-named William Gre gory Clarke, held in the Supreme Court Build ings on Wednesday, the thirteenth day of March instant, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Thomas Macffarlane, of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, Cer tificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, was elected Trustee in the above Estate; and that the said Thomas Macffarlane has intimated to the Regis trar, in writing, his acceptance of the said this 13th day of March, 1878' EDWARD a WILLCOCKS, * Registrar. Edward King Tyler, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. Solicitor for the above-named* Bankrupt T^LIFFORD-SIJgA-SFEXHIBITION, V_/ ALBERT HALL. LAST FOUR NIGHTS. LAST FOUR NIGHTS. Crowded and Enthusiastic Houses. TO-NIGHT, TO-NIGHT, LONDON AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS 1 London.—Docks. Abbeys, Palaces, &c. Zoological Gardens.—lllustration of the Animals, &c, therein. MILLION PRICEST MILLION PRICES 1 Million Prices : 2?. and ls. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price ofl Coke is now 20s per on, atith Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. . Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s od per ton. '■':. . _ - ■ A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double tke bulk ot Coal.



STRAYED, into Mr. Glover's garden, Symonds-street, a Pis:.—Owner can obtain the same by giving description, and paying ex penses. OST, a Gold Split Ping, bet\A*een Hep burn and Queen-str o-.—Finder will be rewarded on leaving it at this office. "OONSONFY WESLEYAN CHAPEL. The ANNIVERSAY SERVICES of the above Chapel will be Preached next SUNDAY. The Rev. S. Fletcher, from New South Wales, will Preach in the morning, at 11 o'clock ; the Rev. W. Williams in the evening, at 6.30. Collections after each Service. A SOCIAL TEA-MEETING Will be held on the following TUESDAY, at 6.30 p.m. FOUR-roomed House Wanted in NeAvton suitable for working ____■ «. Detached with garden.-C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. TV ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Ofiice, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance dovvi right-of way. '__ •CI i\ t0 £100° LENT, on Building Society cW-l-x/ principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. ££)A A —HOUSE of 6 rooms, wash-house ■ V -fcvK. with copper, coal-hole, range, &c, good well, allotment 66 x 108"6, fenced and planted, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. C-'QCfcA —24 ACHES GOOD LAND, 7 acres c*<Jr*j9j\j. in grass and crops, 1 acre orchard and garden, all fenced, plenty of water, House of 6 rooms, good dairy. 20 acres adjoining, on which there is a small Dwelling-house and out buildings ; can be had at a low price; close to the Railway Station.—S. Vaile, Land Agent. Shortand-street. Q-| ACRE FARM, 17 miles from C# JsL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and Avater; large run ad joining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Estate Agent, Shortland-street. mo BE LET, at Devonport, the ResT _l_ dence lately occupied by W. P. Feather stone, Esq.—Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort-street. FO SALE, several Building Allotments at Glengarry, Ponsonby, the property of Mr. Walter McCaul, Nos. 10,11, 19, 33, 35, 45, 78, 87, and several others.—Apply to H. J. Syms, ■ agent, No. 17, Wakefleld-street. _4_*€|/\ f\ —FOR SALE, Substantially c3w%_^* "™ y. built Cottage of 5 rooms and. kitchen, with freehold corner allotment, 66x100 feet, fenced, tile drained, and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, excellent view.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. _pO*Jr —FOR SALE, Farm of 156 acres, cw iQ*.f*t. partly improved, 50 acres bush, House of 3 rooms, Sec, 20 miles from Auckland. —8. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. O LET, a comfortable Family Resi dence, in best part of Grey-street.—Apply B. Tanner, agent, corner Queen and Shortland streets. TO BE LET, a convenient family Residence of seven rooms, commanding a beautifal view, having water laid on and stable attached; situated within a stone's throw of Ponsonby Hall.—Apply at this office. ->■■»»' FOR SALE, Cottage and Allotment, with 35 feet frontage to Carlton Gore Road, Avith a depth of 132 feet, for the sum of £120 cash.—Apply to Mrs. Allison, on the premises..! FOR SALE, a bargain, a Brace Muzzle loading Double-barrelled Guns, in case complete, by the celebrated Moore and Wood ward, of St. James-street, London ; cost £90. Present price, £10. On view at Mr. L. Neume gen's, Queen-street. , TO LET, The Deanery, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell—House of ten rooms, coach house, stable, outhouses, and about one acre of land.—Apply to R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. AIKATO Land For Sale.—lso acres near Harapepe for £155. 50 acres near Taupiri for £55. First-class quality.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. FOR SALE, on account of failing health of the Proprietor, Clifford's Mirror op the World.—Apply to Mr. Clifford, Albert Hall. TO LET, a six-roomed House.—Apply to Mr. Barnes, Karangahape Road, New torn TO LET, near the residence ef Mr. Errington, on the Great North Road, a comfortable six-roomed House, in good repair, with cupboards, dresser in kitchen, oven, water laid on and good well. Rent, 12s.—Apply to R. Downey, on the premises. . TO LET, a Hohse and Shop, corner of Victoria and Albert-streets. — Enquire next door. ■ I\TORTH SHORE.—To Let, furnished, AZS the House lately occupied by Messrs Webster.—Apply Somerfield and Leek, Auck land ; or R. and R. Duder. A LADY, having a larger house than she requires, wishes to hear of another lady to reside with her. —Address C. J., Stak office. m O BRICKLAYERS. Tenders are requested for Building a Tank at Newmarket. Plans, &c, may be seen at" my Office until SATURDAY, the 16th, when the Tenders are to be delivered at 12 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. FT. O P A I N T E R S. Tenders for Painting the exterior of Harbour View House, Shortland-street, will be received till Friday, 15th Instant, at 12 o'clock. Tenders to be sent to Potter & Co., Durham-street, where peciflcations may be seen. j mO SCORIA MASONS. Tenders will be received, until noon of the 16th instant, for Scoria Foundations in Pitt street. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. nno PAINTERS. Tenders will be received, until noon of the 16th instant, for Painting the Front of the National Bank. R. KEALS & SON. Architects. rflO LOVERS OF THE CUE. T. E. EVANS wishes to draw their attention to his New Billiard Room at the Criterion Hotel, Hobson-street, where they Avill find All cock's latest, Avith attention, civility, and accommodation. mO CARTERS AND OTHERS. TO BE SOLD, a Good Waikato Business in the above line, Avith I Wharf Dray 1 Tip Dray » 2 Sets Leading Harness 1 Set Shaft Harness Chaff and Corn Crushers 2 Superior Draught Horses. -£l5O-Cash. Apply to T. V. FITZPATRICK. Ngaruawahia. -"VTEW MARKET HIGHWAY J3I DISTRICT. Tenders are required for Draining Newmar- Plans, &c, may be seen at my office until THURSDAY, the 14th instant, when the Ten ders are to be delivered at 12 o'clock. F. G. CLAYTON, Chairman. mO PAINTERS. Tenders will be received until noon of SATUR DAY, the "16th instant, for Painting the Duke of Edinbugh Hotel, Panmure. Specifications to be seen at the Thistle Hotel, Queen-street. GKO. BOWRING. \rchitect. QU A T I C SPORTS, AT THE AUCKLAND SALT WATER BATHS.. ... On SATURDAY" next, 10thinst. SWIMMING AND DIVING MATCHES Will be Held (Weather Permitting), To commence at 2 p.m. sharp. Ist Race.—Boys Under 18 years ; 300 feet. 2nd Race.—Boys under lfi years; 400 feet. 3rd Race.—Boys under 9 years ; 100 feet. 4th.—Diving for Plate; all ages. sth.—Longest Dive; all ages. 6th.—Swimming Match; all ages; 500 feet, 7th.—Longest Dive; under 16 years. . . . Bth.—Undressing in the Water, and bringing clothes ashore; open to all comers. Dress—Shirt, trousers, socks, and waist belt. In each event, three to start, or no-race. Prizes and conditions to be made known at the *ime of Swimmers will be handicapped at the discre tion of the Judge or the Proprietor of the Baths. Price of Admission to the Sports, SIXPENCE. 1 N.B.—The Baths will be Closed to all Bathers during the progress of the Sports. THE PRIZES won at the late Amateur Athletic Meeting will be ..resented on THURSDAY EVEN ING, at the Thames Hotel, at Bp.m. i ■ ALFRED KING, Hon. Sec.



PLOUGHMAN.— Wanted, for the countrr, a good hand as General Farm I L-bourer and Ploughman: married'man with family preferred*-Apply to S. W. Hill, Fort street.. IVTEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- J3f CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Fifth Call of Ten Shillings per Share on the Third Issue of the Company, will be payable at their Office on MONDAY, the Ist day of April, 1878. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURUOOH, Managing Director. Auckland, March 7th, 1878. JZ" AIP ARA-PU NJJ I RAILWAY. No. 8, Station. Buildings-Co._*teact. Public Works Office, „ Auckland, 6th March, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office tiU noon on THURSDAY, 21st March, 1878, for the Erection of a 4th Class Station • Master's House at Pokeno and Huntley Raihvay Stations. Plans, specifications, and conditions can be seen at this office. The lowest or any tender not necessarilly "(Signed) JAMES STEWART. District Engineer. XTfATER SUPPLY CONTRACT. HER MAJESTY'S GAOL, AUCKLAND. Public Works Office, Auckland, 6th March, 1878. Written Tenders will be received'at this Office till noon of THURSDAY, 21st March, 1878, for Construction of the necessary Works for Supply ing H.M. Gaol, Auckland, with Water. Plans, Speciflcations,.and Conditions, can be seen at this office. The loAvest or any Tender not necessarily (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer.. XT" AIPARA-PUNUI RAILWAY. HELENSVILLE WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT. Public Works Office,. Auckland, 6th March, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office till noon of THURSDAY, 21st March, 1878, for Construction of the necessary Works for the HelensA-lle Station Water Supply. Plans, Specification, and Conditions- can be seen at this Office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed)- JAMES STEWART,. District Engineer. mAURANGA ANNUAL REGATTA TO BE HELD 01. THE ANNIVERSARY OF ST. PATRICK'S. DAY (Maech 18, 1878). Patron : His Worship the Mayor of Auckland (Henry Brett, Esti)» Starter :-. Captain Marks. Umpire : John C. Young,, Esq, Treasurer : T_ D. Wrigley, Esq. ■ Stewards _ Mr Akubata Tupaea Mr A. Cook Mr C. F. Hulme Mr Hori Ngatai Mr E. M. Edgcumbe Mr G. D. Smith Captain J. Ellis Mr Hamiora Tv Mr J. C. Young Mr Hopkins Clarke Mr H. C. Hoyte Mr W. M. Commons, Mr Clarebrough Mr W. Kelly Mr Enoka Whanake Mr O. M. Quintal Mr John Cook Mr Broofield Mr Whitcombe Mr J. F. Buddie Captain Sellars Mr G. Dacre Captain Baker Mr W. C. Stewart Mr McLeod Mr J. D. Wrigley Mr Hunter Mr F. Louch Mr Brennan PROGRAMME. First Race, 9.30 a.m Trading Vessels of Ift tons and up wards. First prize, £25; second prize* £5. Course: From Wharf round boat off Pilot Station, round coal hulk, coming in off Wharf; three times round, keeping main channel. Second Race, 10 a.m.—Four-oared Boats, with Coxswain. First prize, £10; second, £3. No skiffs, gigs, or steer-oars allowed. Course: From Wharf round the coal hulk, round boat off Cemetery, and back to Wharf. Third Rack, 10.30 a.m.—Open Sailing Boats, 20 feet keel and under. First prize, £10.; second prize, £3. Time allowed, 15 seconds per foot. Course: From Wharf round red buoy in fairway, round the hulk, coming in off Wharf; twice round. Fourth Race, 11 a.m.—" Waka "Tawa," not • limited to any number of men. First prize, £ ; second prize, £ . Course: From Wharf round the hulk, round a boat off Cemetery, round the hulk, and in to Wharf. Fifth Race, 11.30 a.m.—Sculling Race, single handed. No out-riggers allowed. First prize, £A; second prize, ifil. Course: Same as No. 2. Sixth Race, 12 noon.—Sailing Boats, 20 feet and upwards. 15 seconds allowed per foot. First prize, £11; second prize, £5. Course: Same as No. 3. Seventh Race, 12.30 p.m.—Small Canoe Plate. All subscriptions collected from natives will go towards this race, there being no funds allowed from the Kegatta Club. Course: Same as No. 2. , Eighth Race, 1.30 p.m.—** Skiff" Race for boys under 16 years. First prize, £2; seoond . prize, £1. Course: From Wharf, round boat off Cemetery, and back to Wharf. Ninth Race, 2 p.m.—Consolation Race, for a beaten sailing boats. First prize, £8; secon prize, £4. 15 seconds allowed per foot. En trance, 5 per cent, on amount of prize. Course: Same as No. 3. Tenth Race, 2.30 p.m Duck Hunt. All entries must be made between the hourfi of 7 and 9 p.m., at the Commercial Hotel, on Saturday, 16 March. D. ASHER, Hon. Sec. A BRILLIANT DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS! IN THE EA/ENING. ■aivtt^ T7IXCURSION TO MAHU gaCTSy* Hi RANGI AND THE HOT "-^^■•'SPRINGS. The s.s. LILY will leave Auckland on SATURDAY, 16th MarcU, at 2 p.m.. conveying Passengers to the Cricket Match, returning on MONDAY NIGHT. . . Band on Board. Return Tickets—Ten Shillings, _ J. CASEY Se SON. B. TONfeS R- C. CARR TO-MORROW. TRADE SALE OF WINES, SPIRITS, ALES, STOUT, CHAMPAGNE, LIQUEURS. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE beeij instructed to sell by auction, To-morrow, at 11 o'olock, 170 casks Tennant's Ale, quarts 80 „ Arrol's „ 20 „ Jeffery's ~ ...... • . 50 cases London Stout, quarts, bottled by R. Porter 8e Co. 53 „ Champagne 8 „ Liqueurs 15 J-casks Sherry 4 „ Brandy 750 cases Brandy. FRIDAY, MARCH 15. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Hay_narket, on Friday next, 15th instant. 3 Horses, Carts, and Harness, in first-class order B~_d condition. _ ALFRED BUCKLAND. ~ FRIDAY. MARCH 15. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. AT THE MART, FORT-STREET. SAMUEL COCHRANE & CO. WILL sell as above on Friday, 15th instant, commencing at 11 o'olock.