CHIMNEY ON FIRE. Robert Sullivan was charged with allow hfs chimney in Durham-street to take fire on the 3rd inst. Fined 5s and costs. CITY RATES. A number of city rate cases were settled out of Court. This was all the business.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. STOPPAGE OF DRIVING ON DEEP

LEVELS.

The County Council have stopped driving operations from the deep levels, owing to the refusal or neglect of the Golden Crown, Caledonian, Tookey, and other companies to assist themselves by continuing on the lodes or doing any work. Where is the Mining Inspector? If Goldsmith has been re-appointed, as the "Herald" announced, why does he not let us see it ? The field is being ruined incon sequence. A public meeting to condemn the inactivity is contemplated. No inquest was thought necessary on the child Peck, which fell over the sea wall and ■was drowned yesterday. The " Advertiser" hopes the Thames will receive a visit from Sir John Coode to settle the Harbour Works without reference to local jealousies.

EEWARD FOR GOLD PROSPECTING.

The County Council intend assisting tie Government vote for prospecting and rewards for payable gold discoveries, by supplementary votes. The Aroha natives have accepted a few shillings per claim, as the price of the land tiken for roads, but it is rediculous giving mything when they receive all the money ecpended on their construction, and the ienefits of the tratEc.

Welcome. —The report received from the nine manager states that the leader is cut ii the top level close to the cross reef, Thich shews gold. He has broken down fen tons, which are now being crushed.

The New Morning-Star manager will take lit a crushing in a day or two. The jader is looking well. Alburnia, 555; Prince Imperial, 15s.

WELLINGTON, this day.

fEW ZEALAND HARBOUR SUR VEYS

Mr Macandrew leaves Dunedin for Wel .ngton on Monday. Sir John Coode has offered to visit New Zealand, and to devote three weeks to an ispection of the harbours, if due means for is conveyance are provided free, and fteen hundred guineas paid. He estimates iiat a further charge of three hundred uineas would require to be paid for pre paring estimates and designs for the neces ary works. These designs and estimates he /ould forward along with his report from Snglaud. Itis probable that the Government rill agree to these terms. MR BUNNY DISAPPOINTED.

Negotiations between Mr Bunny and the lOvernmeut, re his appointment, have inally fallen through, no vacancy will thus ccur.

THE RACES.

HELENSVILLE, this day.

There are four entries for the Handicap, :our for the Hurdle, and three for the Rail ,vay Stakes.

The Maiden has fallen through. The following Auckland horses are here :—Luna, Vavasour, Falconer, Firetail, Darby, Barny. There are signs of wet to-day.

GISBORNE, this day. The criminal prosecutions against Larw rence and others, in the late distraction of property case, has occupied the past two (days before the Resident Maistrate. The itennant swore he permitted the entry. The 'case was dismissed ; the Magistrate reconi imending proceedings to be taken against iboth sides.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

CHILD DROWNED.

A child of Mr Pecks, baker, fell into the tide off the seawall, trying to reach a doll which had tumbled in. The chiid was drowned. It was aged 3 years.

LYTTELTON, this day.

DEPARTURE FOR KAIPARA.. Sailed: Torea for Kaipara yesterday.

THE HARVEST AND GRAIN MARKET.

OAM ARU, this day.

Wet weather has prevailed for the past three days, and has seriously retarded harvesting operations. The rain has ceased, and fine weather set in. With one or two exceptions the wheat crops have yielded well. Several krge parcels have changed hands at 4s 3d. Quotations : Wheat, 4s to 4s to 3d ; oats, 3s to 3s 3d ; bailey feed, 3s ; flour, £11 103 to £12f.0.b.; oatmeal, 17s; pearl barley, £20; pollard, 4s ; bran, 4s.

TIMARU, this day.

WEIGHTS FOR S.C.J.C. HANDICAP.

The following are the. weights for the Handicaps at the Timaru races : — S.C.J.C. Handicap : —Templeton, 9st 121bs ; Ariel, 9st 51bs ; Punga, 7st 131bs ; Titania, 7st lllbs ; Hippo, 7st 71bs ; Long lands, 7st 51bs; Bide-a-wee, 7st 21bs ; Jangler, 7st ; Mirelle, 7st ; Cloth of Gold, 6st lOlbs; Deceiver, 6st 41bs; Chancellor, 6st 0. Flying Handicap :—Templeton, 93t 71bs ; Punga, 9»t ; Isaac, Walton, Bst 21bs; Titania, Bst ; Stoefel, 7st 71bs ; Mirelle, 7stslbs; Chancellor, 7st ; Oberon, 6st 121bs; Luna, 6st 7lbs; Manilla, 6st 71bs ; Cornelius, 6st 71bs ; Maori Boy, 6st 71bs ; Cornelia, fist 71bs.

Timaru Cup.—Templeton, 9st 121 bs ; Ariel, 9st 51bs ; Punga, 7st 121bs ; Titania, 7st lOlbs ; Hippo, 7st 61bs; Longlands, 7st 51b3; Bide-a-wee, 7st 21bs ; Jangler, 7st ; Mirelle, 6at 121bs ; Cloth of Gold, 6st lOlbs ; Undine, 6st 81bs ; Mariana, 6st 51 bs; De ceiver, 6st 41bs, Cornelia, 6st 41b3 ; Chan cellor, 6st ; Oberon, 6st; Luna, sst 121bs.

Hrirdle R»ce.—Banjo, list 71bs; Kildare, list 51bs ; Eclipse, list 31bs ; Theodore, list; Shillelagh, lOst lOlbs ; ,Ivanhoe, lOst lOlbs ; Grey Momus, lOst 81bs ; Harlequin, lOst 81bs; Disturbance, lOst 71bs ; Pakeha, lOst 41bs ; Merrie Monarch, lOst; Plevna, lOst.

RIVERTON,|this day. YESTERDAY'S FIRE.—THE INSUR-

ANCES,

The total loss by Insurance offices ovet the fire yesterday is : South British, £2,700; New Zealand, £1,300 ; Norwich Union, £1,000.

WELLINGTON, this day.rg

LOOK OUT FOR SQUALLS

Captain Edwin states that there is every probability of a strong northerly gale shortly. WRECK OF A SCHOONER.

The schooner Canterbury has been wrecked in Tory Channel, going from Wellington to Pelorus Sound, in ballast. She went ashore while anchored for shelter. The crew were saved and all the gear of the vessel. She was insured in the Victoria Company's office for £250- She was valued at £100. Mr Tabutean, of Christchurch, is the owner. The Canterbury was a wooden schooner of 34 tons, her dimen sions being : Length of keel, 620 ; breadth, 14'0|; depth, 67. She was built in Pigeon Bay, New Zealand, in 1853, and registered in Wellington in 1875, her number being 40,329.

CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION.

Last night in spite of large counter attractions a good house witnessed Clifford's panorama of iiondon. The scenes were well chosen, embrac ing the leading subjects of interest to English men. These received well-merited applause throughout the entertainment. The superb array of statuary was a suprising sight. Weman, maiden, and childhood exhibited life-size, and witn charming naturalness. The extremely weet and natural expression which graced t tL r cr eatures countenance drew forth rapturous applause. This feature in the exhi bition is alone worth all the -money charged for admission. Mr Crotchett's musical recital "raided hearty laughter to all. ■wit^i c*e * a weda! programme will be pre- V?™%. 1? exhibition of Russian, Turkish, *renon,a Bomish, British, and Continental

scenic grandeur will, no doub*-, be largely patronised. No other public entertainment is offered, and this certainly has asserted its superi ority over anything of the kind ever before shewn in Auckland. The views are said t,6 be superior to those much vaunted one 3 exhibited at the Polytechnic, London. A gentleman lately returned from Russia, informs us that the views of Russian cities which Mr Clifford has, are worthy of the highest praise for their accuracy of detail and fathf ulness.

THE CRISTOFERO COLOMBO

THE ELECTRIC LIGHT,

We understand that his Worship the

Mayor has sent a letter to Conte Canavero, of H.I.M. war-ship Cristofero Colombo, requesting, on behalf of the citizens of Auckland, that he will be kind enough to favour them with a display of that wonderful modern invention, the electric light, by the aid of which, during the darkest night surrounding objects may be rendered plainly visible for a radius of a mile. This invention is therefore invalu able as a protection against torpedo boats or boarding parties, and may be used for illuminating an enemy's batteries. The following is a description of the electric light, which was first used in the workshops of the company making gramme machines at Paris iv 1873. The light was supplied by a single lamp, which took the place of 25 gas burners. The cost of a single lamp and gramme machine, with conducting wires complete, is £100. One apparatus will suffice to light 550 square yards. It worked regularly for four years at a cost of 6d per hour, the workshop lighted being about 40 ft. by 40ft and 16ft. high. The lamps are placed on small brackets 16ft. from the floor, and they are 80ft apart one way and 46ft. measured across the building. .The whole apparatus cost in round numbers 10,000f., and giveh* a light equal to 400 gas burners The machines are very compact and con venient, and are intended for use.Avhere steam is already to be had, as on board ships for lighting quays, ship ways, dock yards, and factories. The works of Sautter Lemonnier and Co., of Paris, are illumi nated by the electric light. The firm. are famous makers of lenses, and are conse quently experienced in the production of light. Three gramme machines equal in power to 150 gas jets are employed. Each machine requires 2-horse power to drive it, and this, with the outlay on charcoal, elec trodes, oil, etc., for the bearings, is the entire cost of the light. The electrodes burn at the rate of about 3 feet in fourteen hours, and cost lOd for 7 hours. M. Memer has also adopted the electric light at his famous chocolate factories. He employs no fewer than 14 gramme machines, each giving a light equal to 150 gas jets. The electric light has also been adopted at the spinning mills of Ricard Bros., at Mauresa, and those of Messrs Buxada, at Sabadele, in Spain. It would only weary our readers and serve no good purpose to extend, as we might easily do, the list of works lighted by electricity. As regards the cost we cannot speak with authority. M. Fontanie gives the cost of a light equivalent to 400 gas jets used 500 hours a year at 1.78f. per hour. If the same macliine be used for 4000 hours per year the cost will be 56f. per hour. This s when driven by &team. The gramme machines cost about 1,500 francs each, the lamps about 450 L The cost of erection, varies. There is no reason to doubt but

that the electric light will be a the light of the future for all industrial operations. Little more than-a. toy a few years since, the electric light has now taken an important position in the world, and in a few years it Ayill have gone far to supersede gas. The invention has already been utilized on board, the ironclads of the British navy, and it was employed by Hobart Pasha in his naval operations against the Russians.

Electric Light To-morrow Even ing.

His Worship the Mayor has received a prompt reply from the commander of H. I. M. s. Ciistoffero Colombo, to the request that the electric light should be exhibited in order that the citizens of Auckland may have an opportunity of witnessing the wonderful effects of this invention. Conte Cauevaro has fixed 8 o'clock to-morrow (Saturday) evening for a display of the electric light, but as the ship is too far from the shore to allow of the full efiects being visible, the spectators need not be dis appointed if it be not quite so brilliant as they may desire. When the experiment is over, or should any unforscen accident prevent its being successful, blue lights will be shewn.

THE NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY.

THE SENATE.

THIS DAY.

Present : The Chancellor, Vice-Chancel lor, Messrs Rolleston, Redwood, Richmond, Heale, Johnstone, Buddie, and Bruce. The minutes of the last meeting were read.

The Right-Reverend Dr Redwood pro duced a proxy from the Honorable Dr. Grace.

It was moved by Mr Rolleston :—

" That it is advisable that the Senate should prescribe the terms and conditions on which it will grant degrees in medicine to students wholly or partially educated in New Zealand."

Further consideration ot the motion post poned until Tuesday, 12th March. On the motion of Mr Rolleston, it was resolved that the Chancellor be requested to get information as to the extent to which the General Medical Council of Great Britain would recognise a course of study established by any regulations of the University in connection with any medical association or school in the colony. It was moved by Mr Bruce that the value of the University scholarships be increased. Ayes 2: Mr Bruce and -Vice-Chancellor. Noes 5 : Messrs Kolleston, Heale, Red wood, Buddie, and Jolmstone. The motion was therefore lost. The Senate then resolved itself into committee for the purpose of conversa tion. When the Senate re-formed, The Vice-Chancellor presented the follow ing report from the committee : " That the consideration of the paragraph in the Chancellor's report, headed ' Interpretation of Regulations,' be referred to the com mittee appointed to consider the recommen dation contained in the letter of Professor Shand and Mr Macrae.' " *

Report of the committee adopted. A petition was received from Mr A. W. Williamson, praying that the Senate would take steps to give his degree of B. A. granted

prior to the date of the University Charter, tlie same rank and value as it it had been granted subsequently. On the motion of the Vice-Chancellor it was resolved that " The Chancellor be directed to reply that the Senate have no power to comply with the petitioner's request." A letter was read from Mr Beale, Auck land, relative to the teaching of music. It was resolved that Mr Beale be thanked for his suggestions, and be informed that the University have already paid attention to the matter.

A letter was read from Mr J. C. Webb, asking for the payment of instalments on account of a Junior Scholarship held by him, and withheld onaccount of his omission in 1875, to make the matriculation declara tion. It was resolved that the request could not be granted. Correspondence was read referring to the case of Mr D. White, a student -of the Otago University. It was resolved to refer the correspondence to a select committee, consisting of the Chancellor, \ ice- Chan cellor, Mr Justice Richmond, and Rev Dr Redwood. The Senate adjourned at 12.30 till 2 p.m. on Monday,

Cecil Jackson, late surgeon of the Inver cargil Hospital, has been committed for trial on a charge of procuring abortion in connection with a female patient, who died from the effects of the drugs administered.

THE OPERA CONCERT COMPANY.

The newly-formed Opera Concert Company gave a most successful initial entertainment at the Theatre Royal last night, before a moderately well-filled house. The programme was well chosen, and of a delightfully varied nature, embracing solos by all the principal artistes, scenaa from operas, buffo arias, and concerted pieces. At eight o'clock Mr Turrell, a young man who is well-known in Auckland, opened the ball with a fantasia on the piano. He was not at all nervous, and his playing shewed considerable promise. After he con-

eluded, the piano was removed from the stage, the scene was changed to a wood, and Signora Caranti Vita and Signor Tessada made their appearance in costume. They gave -with considerable humour a portion of (we think it was the first act) "Crispino c la Comare," by Ricci, terminating with a tarantella, which was danced with charming spirit by the lady and frolicsome vigour by the gentleman. This over, Signor Camero, who was in splendid voice, sang "11 mio tesoro," from "Don Giovanni," perfectly, and was loudly applauded. Signora Venosta was the next performer. She gave '"Non 6 ver," with a perfect ovation at its conclusion. For the first time since we have had the pleasure of know ing him, Signor Paladini -was rather husky, and evidently troubled with cold. Nevertheless, he got well through the familiar romance in "Martha," and in the second part narrowly escaped an encore after singing "Frapoco." The hit of the evening, however, was un doubtedly made by M. Carron, who is certainly one of 'the finest violin soloists we have ever heard in Auckland. His performances were loudly applauded, especially the "Souvenir d'Amerique," which was enthusiastically encored, and he was obliged to respond with "The Laat Kose of Summer." Signor Tessada's buffo songs and representations were a great feature of the entertainment. He is possessed of a fund of real humour, which leaks out spontaneously, and so imparts a brilliancy to all ho does. We venture to prophesy that he will be a great favourite wherever the company travel. In the second part of last night's performance Signora Venosta gave the famous brindisi "II Segretto," from

•' Lucrezia;" and Signor Carnero delighted everyone with an aria entitled " Espanola." The entertainment wound up merrily with the comical drunken scene from. "Pipele," which was greeted with shouts of laughter. We "must not omit to mention that the ladies were' deluged! with bouquets several times during ovening. Altogether the enterprise seems likely to be a great success. We heartily con gratulate the company on its triumphant commencement.

DEPUTATIONS.

EDEN COUNTY COUNCIL,

Several deputations waited on the Hon. J. Shcehan, Native and Defence Minister, to-day. The first consisted of members of the Eden County Council, who desired information with reference to the amount accruing to the County from the Govern ment subsidy.

The Hon. the Native Minister gave the desired information.

stokes' point ferry.

A deputation from Stokes' Point waited ui)on the Hon. J. Sheehan to-day, and pointed out that the subsidy to the ferry service having been stopped, the inhabi tants of that district were in danger of being left without a regular mail service, and they requested that the former subsidy be continued.

The Hon. the Native Minister promised to communicate with Sir George Grey on the subject, and hoped to be in a position to return a fovourable answer. DEPUTATION FKOM THE THAMES. A deputation consisting of Messrs Rowe, M.H.R., Brodie, Mitchell, and Porter, waited upon the Native Minister with reference to roads, and the obtaining land for settlement in the Ohinemuri district. Some years ago the General Government advanced a sum of £15,000 to the native wners of land at Ohinemuri, but the purchases have not yet been completed. The European residents therefore desire that the Government should negotiate for the purchase of an extensive block of land fit for settle ment in the district, and should wipe oifthe £15,000 as part payment.

The Hon. the Native Minister was about to proceed to Riverhead, and the deputation was therefore requested to postpone the dis cussion until half-past 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.

MELBOURNE RACES.

Mblbotojtr, March 7. TriE Autumn Meeting of the Victoria Racing Club was continued this afternoon. We append results. The race for the Australian Cup was very fine. Handicap Hurdle Rack—A sweep of 5 soys. each, h.f., with 100 added. Two miles. Redgauntlet X Flinders X A dead heat. Corinthian (Gold) Cup—Value 150 <&ovs., with a swoep of 5 soys added, 2 forfeit. One mile and a half. Tokes 1 Ferrick 2 Columbus 3

Won easily. Time, 2min. 2j3ecs. The Australian Cup—Of 300 soys., with a sweep of 20 soys. each, h. ft., for 3-year-olda and upwards. The second horse to receive 50 soys., and tho third 20 soys. out of the stakes. Mr T. Wilson's b c First King, by King of the Ring, 3yrs.,Bst olb 1 Mr Lloyd's b c Sniveller, 3yrs., 6st 31b .. .. 2 Mr T. Wilson's b f Pardon, 3yrs, CstOlb .. 3

Thirteen started. A very line race, won by a length. Time, linin. 2isecs. Winners of the Australian Cup from 1870. 1870—Mr Arthur's Norma, syrs., 6st 131b 1871—Mr Hoskin's Nimblefoot. aged, Bst 41b 1872—Mr Crook's Saladin, aged, 7st Blb 1873—Mr Glensler's Warrior, aged, Bst 1874—Mr Wilson's Protos, Pyrs, 7st 51b 1875—Mr Gardiner's Lurline. syrs, Sat lib 1876—Mr Jellet's Richmond, 3yra, 7st 131b 1877—Mr Sartor's Sybyl, 3yra, 6st 121b 1878—Mr Wilson's First King, 3yrs, Bst 51b. Sires Produce Stakes—Of 10 soys. each, for 2-year-olds ; colts to carry Bst 101b; fillies, Bst 71b. Three-quarters of a mile. His Lordship by tho Marquis 1 Roodie 2 Riverton 3 Won by a length and-a-half. Time, 1 mm. Grand Stand ctake3—A swoep of 10 soys. each, with 200 added. Weight for age.- Lackley .. .. .'. ■ • 1 Explosion 2 Flying Fish .. .. 3 Plate of £100. Weight for ago. Gratis 1 Sir Knight 2 Sheriff 3

WANGANUI AUTUMN RACE MEETING.

WANGANUI, Thursday. In spite of the weather proving rather wet, there was a large attendance here to-day. ' Hurdle Race—2iniiles. Weight for age. Te Whetumarama .. .. • 1 Gazelle 2 Victor 3 Betting, 6 to 4 on winner. Wanganui Dkrby—loo soys. 1J miles. Mr Owen's Foam 1 Mr Howe's Sky Blue 2 Mr Harrison's Peep o' Day 3 Six ran. Betting even on Foam, 2to 1 against Chandler; 3to 1 against Sky Blue. Won easily. Wanganui Sapling Stakes, for two-year olds, 5030V5.; Derby weights. Mr Rowland's Gladys, by Gladiator .. .. 1 Mr Higgin's Port-wine-hot, by Golden Grape 2 Mr Pawl's Chanticleer 3 Thirteen run. Wanganui Stakes, 2 miles; 50sovs.; weight for age. Resolution .. .. 1 Mufti 2 Betting even on Mufti. Ladies' Purse 30 -soys.; we'ter weights for age ; 1J miles. Mr Wheeler's Expectation 1 Kakapo 2 Taraata 3 Four ran. Won by J a length. Flying Handicap of 30sovs. ; li miles. May Moon .. - 1 Haphazard , .. ..2 Bully-for-you 3 Eight ran.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Board of Education was held this afternoon. Present: —Messrs H. H. Lusk (in the chair), Campbell, May, Dignan, Prime, and D. M. Luckie. GRAMMAR SCHOOL GOVERNORS. A letter was read from the Minister of Education, fixing the date of the election for the Auckland College and Grammar School on Friday, April sth. LIBRARIES SUBSIDY. Another letter was read, drawing atten tion to the requirements of the second sec tion of the Libraries Subsidies Act, and stating that the amount devoted to libraries in Auckland from the subsidy was £1025 12s. The apportioning of the money would be entrusted to the Education Board.

It was agreed that the Government should be requested to place the money at the disposal of the Board.

CITY EAST. A letter was read from the Chairman of the City East School Committee, recom mending that the Board should open Mr Martin's training school as a public school, at his own request. Consideration of the matter 'deferred for a fortnight. (Left Sitting.)

EVENING STAR FRIDAY, MARCH 8



ELLERSLIE -HARDENS. AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB. GREAT AUTUMN MEETING. SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1878. Consisting of Running, Jumping, I Tug ok War, &c. REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED ON THE &ROUND by 'H. X E A N E, THISTLE HOTEL, AUCKLAND. .A. U C KLA N D .A. MATEUS ATHLETIC CLUB. . SECOND MEETING, . TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), 9th March, 1878, AT ELLERSLIE GARDENS. FIRST RACE AT ONE O'CLOCK. Trains will leave Auckland Station at 11.55 a.m., and 1.15 p.m. A Train will leave the Ellerslie Station imme diately after conclusion of Sports. ALFRED KING, Secretary. fTIHE GRAND CAPITAL of RUSSIA, JL ■ ST. PETERSBURG. C^ZAR OF RUSSIA, at Albeit Hall, J TO-NIGHT. PALACE on the Neva, with Ball-room & Fonntains of great beauty, &c. WANTED, a Situation to proceed to Sydney by mail steamer on the 13th in3t., with a lady or gentleman.—Apply at this office. W~ ILNTED, a good strong Boy to look after a horso and make himself useful.— Apply at this office. WANTED, a thorough General Ser vant ; references required.—Apply at 10 a.m. to-morrow to Mra. Ford, Star Hotel. ANTED, manied~~Couple (without children), husband milk, garden, &c. ; wife cooking, washing, and dairywprk, wages £75; Farm Labourer, Female Servants and Housemaids.—Haunaford'3 Registry, Queen street. WANTED, Apprentices for the Boot Trade.—Garrett Brothers, Dublin Boot Factory, Wakefleld-street. WANTED, a good General Servant. — Mrs. Sloman. top of Graf ton Road, third house helow Wesleyan Chapel. WE shall have on Saturday, Prime Beef, Mutton, Pork, Veal, Sucking Pigs, Poultry, Ox Tongues, &c. — George Hulme, Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-street. WANTED, four good Hands to drain in Swamp.—Apply B. McDonald, Bllers lie Gardens. ANTED, a Bookkeeper for a Com mercial house in Auckland.—Apply by letter to Box 1)6, Post-office. ANTED, by a Married Man, a situ.i tion as Farm Servant; has had long and practical experience ; h<ts two strong lads.— Apply to R. Hobbs, Esq., Pokeno. WINCEYS, 7icl, BJd, and 9d ; Dress StufF3, from CJd to HJd per yard, at R. French's Cheap Drapery Esta folishment. In the Grocery Department, you can get at the usual pricas Teas of extra value. — Hobson-street, Royal Tea Mart for choice Teas. ANTED, a Boy to make himself use ful in a Store.—Apply between 9 and 11 on Saturday, to Samuel Cochrano and Son. WANTED, a House Girl, must be used to children.—Mrs. Dacre, Ponsonby Road. REMAINS of Egyptian Masonry, made of Israelitish bricks, under Pharoah's supervision. WANTED, several experienced General Servants for hotels and private families, hotel Cook (woman), Cooks and Laundresses.— K. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. WONDERS OF THE WORLD.—The Egyptian Pyramids. Largo View.— Albert Hall To-night. _■ W"" ANTED to Sell, about 90 Superior Pictures, large size, only 6s 6d, or two for 12s, worth 103 each; 6 doz. Brittannia Metal Teapots, from 6s to 10a 6d each; Quinces, for making jam, 7 lbs. for Is; Magic Glove Cleaner, only 6d bottle; Fresh Salmon, lid tin; Candles, 4 lbs. for 3s 6d; Rimmel's Brown Windsor Soap, 2d a cake, 7 for Is ; Preserved Ginger, is 6d jar. —H. Watts, Pitt-street. WANTED, a General Servant (must be a plain cook and laundress) for a family of two.—For address apply to Mrs. Barton Ire land, Parnell. WANTED, Board and Residence ; City West preferred.—Address, with parti culars, to XYZ, Star Office. ANTED, a Housemaid, with, refer ence.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a respectable young Man as a Carter; a comfortable home and per manent situation for a competent man.—For address apply Devonport Post-office. WANTED, a good General Servant; those without references need not apply. —W. Flood, 5, Exchange. =ANTED, an experienced Nurse ; also a good General Servant. No wash ing, references required.—Apply at this office. OLUNTEER LAND SCRIP Wanted. S. Vickers, 6, Insurance Buildings. ANTED, a Boy.—Apply at Phillips' Clothing Mart, Queen-street. ANTED, by an experienced man and wife, without Manage ment of an Hotel or Store, town or country; can talk Maori fluently.—Apply by letter to this office to H. J.Z. ANTED, three or four good Bench men.—Aberdeen Boot Factory. WANTED, a Boy to milk and make himself generally useful in a Country Store.—Mrs Pollock, Queen-street. ■ WANTED, a General Servant for Pon sonby; references required.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a respectable Woman as Nurse; also a good Housemaid; refer ences required.—Apply, by letter, to Mrs. Lyon, Cambridge, Waikato. \tf ANTED, a Clothing Hand.—Apply T T Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, Auckland. WANTED, 300 yards of Pitchers ; good price given, either at the quarry or delivered at the street.—Apply to Thos. Jones, Vincent-street. WANTED, a good Cook and Laun dress; references required.—Apply to L. D. Nathan and Co., Shortland-street. W ANTED, immediately,, a Cooper for Poverty Bay; constant ysork and regular wages. — Parnell and Boyian, Gisborne. ANTED, 2 or 3 Apprentices.—Apply Branston & Forster, Albert-street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Batger, Graf ton Road. 'ANTEDTIdi- a Farm in Waikato, a Female Servant; dairy and family small; without good references do not apply. —3, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Miss Alexander, Epsom. ANTED to Let, in Parnell, a six roomed Cottage, with every conve nience.—Richard Reals. .. W~TIERE did you get this lovely Tea from? From the Royal Tea Mart. What price? 2/6 per lb. Mary's Dresa came.from his Drapery Establishment; I only paid 9J per yard for it. He hwsalot of cheap Underclothing on Sale.—Note the address, Hobson-street, Auck land. .



WHERE can you get the following articles at the same price ?—House. Shop, and Apartment to Let Papers, 2d each; 5£ gross 60 inch Tape Measures, Id; 71 gross Jet Dres3 Buttons, 3d dozen ; 10 gross Vest Buttons, 2d a dozen; 210 gross Shirt Buttons, Id gross; Super. ditto, 3d gros*; Riminel's Windsor Soap, 2 cakes for 3d; Handsome Butter Coolers, reduced to Is; Splendid Canary Seed, 6 lbs for 2s; Child ren's velvet Trimmed Pork Pie Hats, id ; Piping Cord, Is 6d lb ; Gum Tickets, Is a thousand ; Is bottles of Red Hair Oil for 9d; 57 gross Superior Black Braid, 5s a gross, Is6d the qr; 17 gross Cashmere ditto, or Is 6d the qr ; Leather Parcel Tickets, Is a dozen; Ladies' Silk Scarves, 6d; 9 dozen Fancy Baskets, Is to 2s 6d; 8 dozen Seam less Gloves, 3 pair for Is ; 50 gross Wave Braid, 2s, oi- 3d dozen; 17 gross Superior ditto, Is 6d, or 6d dozen; 107 erross Homespun Colored Braid, 2s 6d, or Is for 3 dozen; Wooden Knitting Needles, 3d pair; 8 dozen English Kits, Is, worth 2s; good White Hats, Is ; 140 gross Elastic, Is 6d gross ; 12 gross Bright Key Kings, Is 6d gross; 13 gross Watch Keys, 9d dozen; 8 dozen Beautiful Cherry Tooth Paste, 3d a bottle ; 26 dozen Hack Combs, 3d to Is; 26 gross Clark's 2d reel of Black Cotton, Id each, or lOd dozen ; 11 gross Crochet Cotton, 2Jd, or 2s a dozen; 21 dozen Hair Pad 3, 3d; 12J- dozen Superior Hair Pads, 9d to Is; 14 dozen Dress Improvers, 6d to Is; fresh lot of Is. Spectacles; 30 dozen Boys' Hand some Belts, 6d to 9d each ; 5 dozen Puff Boxes, with Puff, 9d; 4 dozen Youth's Coloured Soarves, 9d; White Opera Ties, 4d to 6d; more of tho splendid 2s Tea, and 2s (3d mixed do; Enamelled Plates, 4d each; Sail Needles, 2d a dozen; lot of Children's Boots cheap ; Hair S weepinglSroonis, Is and Is 6d Shoe Brushes, 3 for 2s 6d; Apple Cases, 3d ; Tea Chests, 3d ; Boys' Leather Satchels, 4d; Shakespeare, in 11 volumes, for 9s ; iot of other bargains.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. WANTED -Wanted to Sell (cheap), 22 ket?s Nails, only 2d lb., 12s 6cl per keg ; 20 sacks of Haricot Beans, only 2d lb., 7 lbs. for Is; Pickling Onions, 9 lbs. for Is; Camp Oven Lida, 6d, 9d, and Is each; Scrubbing Brushes, 6d and 8d each; lot of Superior Vases cheap; Large Apples, 3d lb.; Small Apples, 7 lbs. for Is ; Clothes Pcs's, 4 dozen for 6d ; 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 4d bottle; Spirit of Love Scent, 4d bottle; Government Disinfectant Powder, for taking away all smells, and for sick rooms, only 4d packet; Cups and Saucers, 6d and 7d; White, and Gold Cups and Saucers. Is ; Jugs, 3s 6d per set; Hot-water Jugs, 6s 6d and 7s 6d set; White Stone Plates, 4d, sd, and 6d each; White Stone Dishes, from Is 3d to 3s 6a ; White Stone Vege table Dishes, 33 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 Dopr, only 15s ; two Smoking Tables, 16s 6deach; White Washhand Basins, cnlylsSd; Large Jug 3 and Basins, 63 6d; Small White Chambers, Is 2d; Small Coloured Chambers, Is 6d ; Basins, 3d, 4d, sd, and 6d each ; Carbolic So^p, 9d a bar'—ll. Watts, Pitt-street. ANTED, Cash Purchasers to know that I sell at Town Prices, and supply superior articles, especiallyiTeas, my superlative mixture at 3s. per lb. ia a treat. I have a good Family Tea at 2s ; Refined Sugars from 4Ad 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. WANTED Known, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Maerials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Heuse Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &0., fee., at the lowest market price, at his Yarda Cus tom-house-street. \\7"ANTED, Purchasers for all descrip f V tione of Timber, Sashes, Doors, IMould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Holdship, Manager. W~ANTED, Working Men to know the Public Baths, (Hot, Cold, and Shower), will open tho first week in March; charges 6d and Is. Those in want of Furniture can have every description of Household Requisites at cost price, or on weekly payments o make room to lit up the Baths.—Cheap Fur ture Mart, Victoria-street East. "BUSINESS iTolt SALE. WANTED, to Disposed of a Good Business, now doing a payin« trade, in a prosperous Township in the rising district of Poverty. To a man with a moderate capital (say £500) this would be a safe investment. The stock at present is about £2,00 >, but could be reduced to £1,000 during the present month. ~ For particulars apply to WM. McARTHUR & CO., Auckland ; WM. ADAIR. Giaborne. LOST, on Tuesday night last, between Auckland and Parnell, a Plated Socket of a Carringe Lamp.—The finder will be rewarded on leaving same at Alexandra Hotei. Parnell. FOUND, iv Newton, a Silver Watch,— Owner call at this office. FOUND, a pair of Eyeglasses.—Owner please call at this office. lOST, a Diamond Iling.—Reward on _J delivery at this office. COUIiSE of Friday Evening Sermons on our Lord's Seven Sayings on the Cross, will be Preached it St. Matthew's Church, during Lent. Friday, March 8, preacher, the Bishop. Tho Service will commonce at 7 p.m. LOST, between the Swimming Baths and Northern Club, a Silver Ring, with raised initials. Finder rewarded on leaving same at the Club. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Devon port, North Shore.—Rev. A. Carrick, of St. Andrew's will conduct the Services on SUN DAY, 10th instant. Morning and Evening. A Special Collection in aid of the funds of the Church. "Vf O T ! C E. The undersigned -will bo able to take Fire Risks on arrival of the English mail. G. W. BINNEY, Agent Sun Eire Office. XfyT UHKING MEN'S CLUB. Wanted, a Caterer and his wife to live on the premises. Applications, stating ago. what family and their ages, qualifications, and salary required, together with testimonials or refer ences, will be received by, aDd further particu lars may be obtained from, Mr. Geo. W. Heslop, "The Fitting Shop," Victoria-street, up till 6 o'clock p.m. on SATURDAY, 9th March. Canvassing the Committee will disqualify applicants. E~W ING MAU H I N B~S OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A' LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, " THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. , To-NIGHT ! To-NIGHT ! THE . FORM AND PASSIONS OP HUMANITY! Exhibited To-night, in all their gracefulness and intensity, at Albert Hall. All Persons having Claims against the undersigned are hereby requested to forward the same to him without delay. A. SOMERVILLE, Queen-street, Onehunga. Mai oh 6,1878. ,_ SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT. The s<g< "ROTOITI" will leave Auckland for Ohinemuri. carrying Passengers and Cargo direct, on MONDAY NIGHT, at 12 o'clock. FRASER & TINNE, Agents GEORGE HULME, BUTCH Kit, &c. SHIPPING SUPPLIED. PRIME CORNED BEEF, EXPRESELY FOR EXPORT, IN KEGS OR TIERCES, AND WARRANTED SOUND. \ FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY, AND ORDERS PROMPTLY DELIVERED. BEST QUALITY OF MEAT OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. . POULTRY, SUCKING PIGS, HAMS AND BACON (Smoked* and Spiced) BEEF. QTEAM TmACTORY, OPPOSITE CITY MARKET, QUBBN-STREET.



WATERWOEKS TURNCOCK. Town Clerk's Office. March 1.1878. Tho City Council will receive applications until noon of WEDNESDAY, 13th instant, for the services of a Competent Tradesman as TURNCOCK in charge of the Waterworks. Salary at the rate of £3 10s per week. Appli cants canvassing members of the Council will be disqualified. Testimonials to accompany applications. Further particulars on applica tion. . P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk JUNIOR CLERK. Town Clerk's Office, March i, 1878. The City Council will receive applications until noon of WEDNESDAY, 13th instant, for a JUNIOR CLERK; must write a Good Hand, and be used to Office Work. The salary will be at the rate of £100 per annum. Further parti culars on application. Candidates canvassiug members of Council will be disqualified. . P. A. PHIL.IPS. Town Clerk. TE^ 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 Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance clow-t right-of way. STABLES TO LET, Victoria-street East, 10s. per week. Also, Stable and large yard, £1 per week. Large Store. —C. William son, Estate Agent. Vulcan Lane. jf?«)QK —FOR SALE, Farm of 156 acre 3, oW/we>«». partly improved, 50 acres bush, House of 3 rooms, Bee, 20 miles from Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. fi 1 /| to £1000 LENT, on Building Society 30/-Lv7 principles or on any terms to suit borrowers. —C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. FOR SALE, in Symoncls-street. a large Dwelling-house, with freehold allotment, 66 x 330 feet. Price, £150. Terms very easy.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. F~ OR SALE, a Brick and Tile-making Machine in good working order; can be seen working.—Apply at this office. f^A ROCERY Busiuess For Sale ; a very vJT profitable little business, doing a good return. Rent low ; expenses very light ; business mostly cash. Capital required, from £200 to £100.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. YACHT for Sale.—The Contrabandiere, 10 tons, beautifully fitted out, will bfl sold very cheap, owner leaving the Colony ; also' a very large Open Pleasure Boat, capable of carrying 40 persons.—W.P. Featherstone,North Shore. "T^TORTH SHORE.—For Sale, a bargain, l_l that beautifully-situated and well-built Residence adjoining the Devonport Hall. The position is unequalled on the Shore, being close to the water's edge, and yet sheltered • om v bleak winds. The Garden is well stocked with Fruit and Ornamental Trees. The property is better known as having been the residence of the late Mr David Burns. Apply on the premises.—W. P. Featherstone. 00/[A —HOUSE of 6 rooms, wash-house 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. OOQA -24 ACRES GOOD LAND, 7 acres 3mt r^Z/xr, 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. J nF^tl ACRE FARM, 17 miles from* JL €$ JL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and water.; large run ad ioining. Price, #fe7o. —S. Vaile, Estate Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET/ a comfortable Fomily Resi dence in best part of Grey-street.—B. Tanner, agent, corner Queen and Shortland street. TO LET, a four-roomed Hoase and garden, with the use of a cow, in Sheehan stveet, Ponsonby. rnt) BE LET, at Devonport, the Resi- JL dence lately occupied by W. P. Feather stone, Esq.—Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort-street. /^OTTAGE to Let in Norfolk-street, Pon- Vy sonby; large fruit garden, good range, range, water laid on, every convenience; rent, 7s. —Apply Hogg's Store, Ponsonby Road. rg^O LET, a four-roomed Cottage in Par- JL nell; also, large piece of ground and good well.—Mr. Ward, Butcher, Parnell. FOR SALE, a Chesnut Mare and foal; mare thoroughly sound, quiet in harness, lady or gent's saddles. Trial given any day.— On view at the Whau Hotel. 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. 1?. Wakefield-street. TO LET, six-roomed House, Ponsonby, commanding view; also 5-roomed House, Symonds-street; 7-roomed ditto.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. FOR SALE, 5-roomed House, nearly new, and large allotment in Ponsonby. £20 cash; balance as agreed upon. Good op portunity for any person desiring a home upon easy terms.—B. Tanner, agent, as above. £*f>4\d\ —FOR SALE, Substantially d&O\'"r- built Cottap-e 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. rriO LET, a 7-roomed House at Parnell JL Rise. —Apply to R. Hampton. O LET, a 6-roomed House in College Boad, Ponsonby.—Apply to Mrs. Band, next door. TO LET, to Shops in Queen-street oppo site Vulcan Lane.—Appy Manager Bank New South Wales. l^i PER WEEK Rental.—Six 3&_fi_ roomed House and 8 acres of Land suitable for grazing on Graf ton Road.—C. Wil liamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. mo CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. In reference to the advertisement for Joiners to proceed to Dunedin, you are' informed that there is a dispute at present existing, and that the men are out on strike. In the interests of the trade, you are requested not to accept the proffbred employment. **♦ W *£+* TTNION LODGE of MARK MASTERS, \J No. 154, E.C. The Regular Monthly Communication will be held In the Lodge-room TOMORROW (Satur day) EVENING, at 7.30, instead at Tuesday, the 12th instant. J. HERBERT BURNS, P.M., Registiar. March 8,1878. "jl/r OSCOW from the MUSEUM. WORKING MEN'S CLUB. The Committee having met with so much en couragement have decided to open about the middle of March. Members ioining before then will have the privilege of attending the opening ceremony, which will be of a very interesting character. Rules and Cards of Membership— 10a, 6s, and 4s—are now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. Heslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria street; Mi. Cook, corner of Albert and Wynd ham-streets; Mr. .C. Sanders, Parnell; any Member of Committee; or of W. Lepine Secretary. "VTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING J3i COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that, in compliance with a requisition signed by Shareholders, re presenting not less than vvvo-thirds of the shares of the above Company, an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held, at the Office of the Company, No. 14, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on FRIDAY, March 29th, 1878, at 3 p.m. Business: —First: To consider the general management of the Company's affairs. Second: To request tho present Directors to resign, and elect new Directors. JOHN R. RANDERSON, , Manager, Auckland, 6th March, 1878. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY "(LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 203 per ton. at.the Works, for Cash; or, if so 'agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per tondiscount. Carnage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6ri perton. ■ ~ ' ' A ton of Coke is equal to 6J butshels, or about double the bulk of Coal LOST, between ' Pitt-dtreet and Eden Crescent, a pair of Spectacles.—Finder please return same_ to Mr Peacock, Opticiun, Shortland-street." (T^E CIAL, CABLEGRA M. CRES WELL, the Lunatic, declared the rrai ARTHUR ORTON.



_GfAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors' and Creditors' Act. 1876," and in the matter of the bank; : ruptcy of BeknharutLavy and Nathan Goi., water, both of the City of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, lately trading in Co-partnership under the style or firm of "Levy & Goldwater," Clothiers, Debtors. A General Meeting of the Creditors of the said " Levy & Goldwater," will be held in the Buildings of the Supreme Court house, on Tues day, the 12th day of March instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of receiving my report, and granting to the said Bernhardt Levy and Nathan Goldwater their discharge. • Dated this 7th day of March, 1878. THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. Edward King Tyler, Solicitor. Vulcan Lane, Auckland. TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW JL ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of James Browit, a Debtor. This is to notify that James Brown, of Auck- . land, Mining Agent, has this day filed a state mentthat he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Cre ditors to be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 14th. day of March. 1878, at 12 o'clock noon. . g. Dated this Bth day of March, 1,378. H. WILLIAMSON. Deputy Registrar. 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 Andrew Clark:, a Debtor. This is to notify that Andrew Clark, of Auck land. Mariner, has this day fited a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The first meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auck land, on THURSDAY, the 14th day of March instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this Bth March, 1878. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. mO BUILDERS AND CAUPENTERS. TENDERS will be received up to WEDNES DAY, the 13th instant, for the Erection of Two storey Wooden Building in Drake-street. Plans, &c, at James Ballantine's, Drake street^ TENDERS for the Erection of a Teacher's House at Httnua will be received at the Office of the Board of Education. Wyndham street, Auckland*until noon of MONDAY, 18th March instant. Plan and specification to be seen at the office of the Board, and on application to the Teacher, Hunua. VINCENT E. RICE Secretary. MnENDERS for the Erection of a Teacher's JL House at Pokeno Valley will be received at the Office of the Board of Education, Wynd ham-Btreet, Auckland, until noon of MONDAY, 18th March instants Plan and specification to be seen at the office of the Board, and on application to the Chair man of the District School Committee, Pokeno. VINCENT E. RICE, -esj ■ mENDEBS for the Erection of a School- JL house and Teacher's Residence at Wood hill, Kaipara, will be received at the Office of the Board of Education, Wyddham-street, Auckland, until noon of MONDAY, 18th March instant. Plans and specifications to be seen at the office of the Board, and on application to Mr. Fos broke, Teacher, Woodhill. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. TENDERS FOR FREEMAN'S BAY WORKS. Town-Clerk's Office, March 7,1878. FRESH TENDERS (Seperate) will be re ceived by the City Council, until 2.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, 13th instant, for the above works, in terms of amended specifications and conditions at the office of the City Survey^ Tenders to be endorsed as above. The Couuea do not bind themselves to accept any tender. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mENDERS FOR CATTLE SALE A YARDS AT WESTERN SPRINGS. Tenders will be received up to 2.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 13th instant, for Cattle Sale Yards, in terms of conditions and specifications which may be seen at thi3 office. Tenders to be endorsed as above. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. EDEN TERRACE HIGHWAY BOARD. Tenders required for Earthworks in the abov,e District. Particulars from the undersigned, who will receive the Tenders up to 6 p.m. on MON DAY, the 11th instant. W. J. SUITER, _____ Chairman. IVfEWMAiRKET HIGHWAY J3I " DISTRICT. Tenders are required for braining Newmar ket-street. 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. nno masons and qtjarrymen. Tenders are required for Quarrying and Build inz a Stone Wall at Waiwera. Particulars may be obtained at my office until . TUESDAY, the 12th, when the tenders are to delivered at 1 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR BACK, FOR SALE. \ 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. ;"* Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivatioa, with Cottaee, &c, thereon.] For further particulars, apply to .. JOHN BUCHANAN. Shortland-street; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street. TV[ O T I C E. The Half-yearly Meeting of the Members of the Journeymen Bakers' Association will be held at the British Hotel, on SATURDAY, the 9th instant, at 7.30 p.m. JAMES McLEAN, . Chairman.*^ T^EVONPORT DISTRICT RATES. N OTIC E. All Rates not paid by noon of SATURDAY, the 16th, 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. W. H. BROWN, Chairman. February 7,1878. : . B. TONKS R. C. CARR TUESDAY, MARCH 12, . AT 2 O'CLOCK. THE WHOLE OF THE STOCK-IN TRADE, LATHE, AND TURNING TOOLS, MACHINERY, BRASS WARE, GAS FITTINGS, PATENT STOCK AND DIES, GALVA NISED ZINC, &0., ok MR. ANDREW; CRAIG. * B. TONKS &~CO. HAVE received instructions from Mr Andrew Cra>g, (who is retiring jfoin business-through ill health), to sell, on ihe Premises, High-street, on Tuesday, the 12th March, at Two o'clock in the afternooa, The STOCK-IN-TRADE, consisting Of Tin ware, Spouting, Galvanised Zinc, Baths, ; ■ Ships Lamps and Glasses,- Brassware, — ■~ ■f, &c, Lathe and Turning Tools, Vice and .-? Barrel Rollers, Shears, Patent and other § Stocks, Taps and Dies', Drills, Burnishes, Augurs, (iroving and Edging Machines, Brackets, Ship.'s Signal Glasses, Plumb ing Irons, Punches, and everything con- ' . nected with the business of a first-class Plumber and Gasfitter. On View on Morning of Sale.