THE TREES ON FLAGSTAFF HILL.

(To the Editor),

Sir —In your issue of the 2nd inst. reference ia made to the Flagstaff Hill and the trees planted thereon, and also blaming those in charge for allowing the trees to ba destroyed. The top of the hill belongs to the Harbour Board, and is occupied by the signal-station. The remainder of the hill is in reserve for the district, and was nlanted by the District Board/which always has taken the greatest care of the tree.i; and it was foreseen last soring that if the grass were not kept down, when the dry weather set in the whole of the trees would most probably be destroyed by fire ; and although some of the trees roi^ht be injured by sheep, yet out of the two evils the Board chose the least, which was exemplified last Sunday week, when some careless individual set the grass on fire, and it was only extinguished by great exertions, and owin^' to the grass being cropped close by the sheep. All those who saw the fire will affirm that if the grass hud been allowed to grow, not only would the grass and trees have been destroyed, but the surrounding fences and houses would most probably have shared the same f.ate. With references to the trees being damaged by sheep, some of the members of the Board have carefully examined those on the hill, and find not more than half-a-dozen out of many hundreds have been eaten, and they will most probably sprout again in the spring. Lastly, cows and goats are not allowed on the hill; and as for the rabbits, we.hope, Mr Editor, you will assist iwith your dog and gun to exterminate these pests.—Yours, &c, W. Hoile, Chairman Devonport District Board.

THE EASTER RACES.

BETTING MARKET.

The - publication of the Handicaps has naturally had the effect of freshening up speculation on the Easter Races. Thanks to the courtesy of Mr Perkins and one of the leading bookmakers, we were able to gather the following quotations at the Occidental Hotel last night—business is principally confined to doubles and trebles :—

EASTER HANDICAP.

3 to 1 a?t. Mr Waltors'3 Hippocampus, 4yrs., "" Bst. 61b. 3 — 1 Messrs. Gillospie and Bolton's Mufti, 3yrs., 7st. 121b. 7 — 2 Mr Ferkiu'a Pungawerewere, syrs., Sat. 71b. 4 — 1 Mr Georere's Resolution, 5yr3.,95t.3ib. 4 — 1 Mr McGee's Luna, Bst. 8 to 1 and 10 to 1 anything else. STEEPLECHASE. 2 to 1 ori the field. i — 1 bar Perfume or Butcher Boy. DOUBLES.—Easter and Steeplechase. 100 to S agt. Hippocampus and Perfume jOO — 8 Hippocampus and Butcher Boy 100 — S Mufti and Perfume 100 — G Hippocampus and Whitefoot 100 _ 6 Pungawerewere and Perfume 100 _ 6 Mufti aud anything, bar Perfume 100 — 4 Hippocampus aDd Sportsman 100 _ 3 Hippocampus and Fanny. TREBLES. — Easter, Autumn, and Steeplechase.

40 to 1 agt. Hippocampus, Venus Transit, and Peifume 40 — 1 Hippocampus, Izaak Walton, and Perfume 50 _ 1 Hippocampus, Izaak Walton, and •Loafer 50 _ 1 The Don, Mufti, and Perfume 100 _ i Magician, Pungawerewere, and Loafer 109 _ i Magician, Queen Mab, and Loafer.

SUPREME COURT.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies and a common jury). CEAFvGE OF INDECENT ASSAULT. Andrew Smith was arraigned upon an indictment charging him with indecently assaulting his daughter, Anne Smith, on the 16th of March, at Coromandel. Mr Dufaur appeared in defence. Mr Brookfield opened the case. The evidence appeared in the last edition of" the Star, but was of so weak and unsatisfactory a character that the jury, having heard the statements upon oath of Mrs Fury and Mr Rockliffe, were unwilling to listen'to any further evidence. The girl bore a bad character", and was, in the words of Mrs Fury, "a liar and a thief." The district schoolmaster also stated that the girl "would tell falsehoods and obstinately adhere to them." The jury at once acquitted the prisoner, who was forthwith discharged. This closed the business of the criminal sittings. The civil sittings will be commenced on Monday morning, the 11th inst., and the first case set down for hearing is Frost v. Frost, before a common jury.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

MR ALFRED BUCKLAWD'S WEEKLY REPORT. On Friday, March. 28th, the principal .inquiry was for compact draught horses of medium Strength ; stock of this class brought from £28 to £10; heavy draught, £30 to £50; small useful riding horse 3, £8 to £17 ; strong riding, and light-harness. £15 to £25. Hides ranged from ljd to 3£d the Ib. Pelts brought from 4d to 8d ; sheepskins, Is 9d to 3s 6d ; lambskins, 2s 6d to 2s 9d each. Wool offered in larger quantity than usual; locks brought from 6Jd to 7jd; fleece wool, in grease, 7d to BJd; lambswool, B£d; ■washed fleeec, 13Jd the lb. At Remuera. on Thursday, dairy cows were more dull of sale than of iate. Store cattle in short supply but fnir demand. Fat cattle in average number. 125 sold to the trade. Bidding was brisk, and price 3 for best quality advanced Is 6d the cwt. Few store sheep yarded. Fatsheep in moderate numbers only, but dull of sale and with a down ward tendency. Well-bred pigs, both fat and store, were unusually plentiful, and met with a good sale at advanced values. Prices given were: Dairy cows, £8 to £10 15s; three-year-old steers, £6 to £7 ; fat cattle, 24a to 283 the lOOlbs. ; fat sheep, 2Jd to 2Jd. the lb.; good-conditioned pigs, 2|d live weight.

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION FROM AN AMERICAN POINT OF VIEW.

On February 8, at the week night ser vice, the Rev I)e Witt Talmage, after reviewing the leading events of the day, is reported" by the " New York Herald " to have closed his address in the following manner :—" The third event of the week is volcanic. Turkey crushed, Russia triumphant, England aghast, the world confounded ! What next ? you ask. That's ■what all the world asks. There has not been such an intense moment in European politics during our lifetime as this moment. If England halt, she becomes a second-rate Power ; if she march, then all Europe is an Armageddon. May the God of nations appear in this crisis. I am glad that the Turkish Empire has perished. She was an old butcher, and the most cheerful page of her history to me is her obituary. Where shall the miserable old carcase be buried ? Where are the spades long enough to dig a hole deep enough ? But I have no admira tion for her conqueror, Russia. We have heard from that nation a great deal of snuffling cant about religion during the past year. What does she care about true religion ? She has been one of the world's most dreadful oppressors. Where is Poland ? Where are the myriads who have been strangled under the choking pressure of her hard heel ? I will not hide the fact that ray deepest sympathies at this moment are for England. She has not always acted kindly to this nation, but what is the use of keeping old grudges good while the fact w certain that England and the United states stand side by side to-day in the great cause of civilization and Christianity? (Applause). When England is humiliated the Church 1 of God and the cross of Christ are humiliated. Look at-her churches, her ■oible and missionary societies, her univer ses ; look at her throne, the purest in if not in all the world. (Applause), ihe girl Victoria, kneeling with her eccle siastical adviser on the night before her coronation, made vows to God and promises to England, not one of which has she ever woken. (Applause). Her sorrows have oeen the world's sorrows; her bereavements ttents the world's bereavements. Where ver there's a heart that knows how to ?anure pure, consecrated Christian woman «ood there is an admirer of Queen Victoria, we: unite with all the chapels and cathe oj-als of England and all the good people of " pe 'i r'k i& praying, singing, and shouting faof- S£ Ve "^ Queen !" (Applause.) The nf Vu ie most we can d° iv th.is crisis J? ,the world's history is to implore £ Otl to rise for the safety of His for the deliverance of the for the downfall of des potism, for the ransom of all nations, til i perisu and Christ reign. Though of Ploughshare of battle cut through from ot- Ueorge's Channel to the China Sea, Vj«wt shall have all the dominion, and all c^PO^ er and aU glory, world without ea<l- Amen and amen."

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow Esq. R.M.) reason's liquid foe. Daniel Callaghan and Henry Dignan were fined 5s each for drunkenness. CHAKGES OF EMBEZZLEMENT. John Brodie Russell, a young man, was charged with embezzling several sums of money, viz. £1 16s Bd, 19s 9d, and 18s, the property of Her Majesty the Queen, on the 9th of March last. Mr Brookfield appeared for the prose cution, and asked for a remand until Friday next, as other charges would belaid against the prisoner, and the witnesses were absent at present. Mr Brock appeared for the prisoner, and said he Avould offer no objections, but asked that prisoner might be admitted to a small amount of bail, as he had met with an accident, and wished to get back into the hospital. The amount of money which he was charged with embezzling scarcely ex ceeded the amount due to him. It was moreover a foolish freak of youth, rather than othenvfse. His Worship said he must look at the offence in its real light, and ordered defen dant to find sureties for his appearance on Friday next, himself in £100, and two others in £50 each. PAT'S CAPEES. Patrick Crystal was charged with being drunk and disorderly last night in Hobson street, also with encouraging dogs to fight. Prisoner pleaded not guilty, he was as sober as a judge. Sergeant Mulville deposed to seeing pris oner drunk, and making a disturbance out side the-Governor Browne Hotel. Prisoner was very drunk. Constable McClennan corroborated. Prisoner wished to have the latter charge adjourned until to-morrow, when he would have the matter cleared up by witnesses, and his solicitor to act in his defence. Prisoner was fined 5s for drunkenness, and the other charge was allowed to stand over until to-morrow. THE PURLOINED KEY. Robert Swanson was charged with the larceny of a safe key, value £2, the pro perty of Messrs Jones and Ware, contractors, on the 4th inst. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Owen Jones, of the firm of Jones and Ware, deposed that he left his office yester day morning about eight o'clock, and left the key in the outer door. There was a safe inside duly locked, and the key placed in a secret place. About a quarter past ight he returned, and the key was gone. He was informed by a workman that a man had unlocked the office door in the interval, and Had gone in. Prisoner was pointed out as the man ; lie went to him and asked what business he had in the office, he replied that he went to ask for work. Sergeant-Major Mason arrested prisoner in the Domain yesterday afternoon. He denied taking the key, but acknowledged that he went into the office for work ; he did not find the key upon him. Thomas Martin, in the employ of Messrs Jones and Ware at the dock. Was going to his work at S o'clock and saw prisoner open the office door and walk in. On com ing out, prisoner said he wanted to see one of the firm. He locked the door, and in formed Mr Jones.

Prisoner said lie went to the office, fancied he heard some one say " come in," went in, saw nobody, at once left the office, and waited to see Mr Jones ; he was per fectly innocent of the charge. His Worship reserved judgment until to morrow. ARCHIE AMD THE TOMAHAWK. Archibald Campbell, a middle-aged man, was charged with stealing a tomahawk, value 45., the property of some person unknown. Sub-Inspector Pardy said prisoner had offered the tomahawk for a very small sum to Mr Beal, who refused to purchase it, and informed the police. Prisoner said he bought it of a stranger. Remanded until Monday next. LARCENY. Thomas Richards was brought up to answer for two charges of larceny. (1) with stealing a bay horse, saddle, and bridle, value £7, the property of James McHugh, of Papatoitoi, on the 27th ult." (2) with stealing a saddle and bridle, value £5, the pioperty-of John Clow, off Otahuhu, on the same day.

James McHugh, farmer, of Papatoitoi, deposed that on the 27th of last month he went to Mr Gladding's store with a quantity of butter. He did his business at the store, and went to the Raglan Hotel for a pint of beer. He tied his horse to the rail outside. He was inside about twenty minutes. On coming out he missed the horse, bridle, and saddle. He next saw her in a blacksmith's shop at Otahuhu (Morrison's) in the pos session of Constable Graham. He immedi ately recognised the " old gal," and was mighty pleased to see her after hunting about all day. He recoguised the saddle and bridle (produced) as his property, and the old " oss " outside the court. (Laugh ter). Ho did not know the prisoner, but fancied he had seen his likeness at the Flat Bush. John Clow, farmer, Papatoitoi, deposed to going to a public dinner at Otahuhu on the 27th ult. He went on horseback, and at the close of the ball, about three o'clock in the morning, he found that his new saddle and bridle had been exchanged without his consent for others of less value. He decidedly objected to the exchange. Henry Leon,- landlord of the Star Hotel, Otahuhu, saw the prisoner at his house on the Wednesday evening. On the following morning, prisoner, who represented himself as " Richards, the extensive farmer and cattle dealer of the Waikato," offered to sell him a mare for £6 10=s, as his carriage would pick him up, and it was no use carrying coals to Newcastle He agreed for the lot for £6, but doubting whether he was "Squire Richards," he gave him 5s as earnest money, promising to pay the balance on the arrival of his carriage. Before prisoner's carriage came, Constable Graham looked in, and made certain in quiries, which induced him to hand over the property to the Constable; who, at the same time, arrested "Farmer Richards, of the,Waikato," on the charge of stealing the same.

Cross-examined by Mr Richards. Constable Thomas Graham, stationed at Otahuhu, deposed to taking prisoner into custody on the charges. This being the case, the depositions were read over, and the prisoner, who reserved his defence, was committed for trial on gboth charges. This was all the business.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day,

FORFEITURE OF SHARES.

The Mining Inspector has notified the holders of the Express Eagle Reef, New Candlelight, Pandora, British, and Lord Nelson, that their licences will be forfeited. The Caledonian is getting out nice look ing stone in the stopes with j>lenty of mineral.

The Cure commenced rising on No. 2 reef, which is 10 feet thick. There are good prospects for patches, aa several rich veins strike into her at 220 feet, and are intact to the surface. A motion, moved in the County Council by Mr Mitchell, to stop pumping below 400 feet, has been postponed.

XVTi'.T.T.TTSIOTnN'. thin rl.iv

iTHE WATER SUPPLY.

The City Engineer tested the depth of water in the two reservoirs again yesterday, and the result was most unsatisfactory in deed, and alarming ill the highest degree. Mr Baird found that the depth of the large reservoir had decreased to only 10ft. Biu., and that in the. small distributing basin to 16ft. 9in. At present there is no sign of rain ; and the question is under most serious consideration, whether it ■will' be necessary, lin view of the rapidly-diminishing quantity

of water, to give immediate notice, that all water supply for other than domestic pur poses will be cut off within twenty-four hours. It is to be feared that much incon venience will be caused, but this appears inevitable under the existing state of THE*" POST" ON MR. STEPHENSON'S DEATH. The " Post " strongly condemns the Hospital management for their neglect in not sending for a doctor to examine Mr Stephenson, of the Hawea, immediately on his admission. He was dead before the doctor went his rounds in the morning. It says : "We declare in most emphatic terms that the late Mr Stephensou's treatment, or, rather, non-treatment, at the hands of the hospital staff displayed a serious lack of judgment and failure to perform such acts as the circumstances of the case made it absolutely essential should be performed. It is, of course, very we'll for Mr Monteith and Dr Johnson to state that the nature of the injuries was such as to shut out a chance of recovery. That, at the time, was only a matter of opinion, not an absolute certainty ; at all events, it is the duty of those in charge of the public hospital to leave no means untried in a case like that referred to, which would afford the slightest chance of saving human life. Without any sufficient grounds at the time for forming such an opinion, Mr Monteith assumed that the man was dying, and that it was useless to trouble about sending for Dr. Johnston to see the dying man. What right had Mr Monteith to assume that the man was dying ? He had not examined the wound ; he is not himself either a physician or a surgeon. It was theiefore an altogether cruel, negligent, monstrous thing that he should take upon himself the resposibility of not calling in the hospital surgeon^ and of leaving the unfortunate man to remain for eleven hours with his wound unexamined, and then to die. It is not a satisfactory answer to this for Mr Monteith to say as lie has said : "That he thought it sufficient that Dr. Diver had dressed the wound, and . that if the latter thought the case urgent he ought to have come to the hospital with the man." Dr. i iver was precluded from going into the hospital by the rule which places the control of that institution entirely under the charge of Dr. Johnston, the permanent surgeon, or of his occasional substitute, Dr. Bradford. Blame and responsibility in this mattei-, therefore, rest upon the shoulders of Mr Monteith."

RUSSELL, this day. Arrived : Stait, Speedwell, and Spitfire. Sailed : Horatio, wlialeship, for a cruise

[SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.]

OAMARU, this day.

GRAIN MARKET.

Grain is now coining in large quantities. Farmers ask more than buyers arc willing to give, owing to crops turning out better than expected. Wheat shows a downward tendency, and receded to 4s. Best samples oats in good demand ; 3s. 4d. to 4s. Gd. Breadstuff's quoted f.0.b., flour, £11 10s. to £12; oatmeal, £18; pearl barley, £20; polland, ss. 10cl. ; bran, 3s. 5d.; potatoes, 455. to 50s.

TIMARU, this day,

GRAIN MARKET.

Grain quotations about same as last week. Wheat shews somewhat downward tendency; oats scarce and in better demand ; barley, but few transactions to quote.

DUNEDIN, this day.

POPULATION OF CITY AND

SUBURBS. ml J : _ C . t-\ 1 * ,1 1

The census return ior lmnecunanu suour ban municipalities is as follows : — IMalos. Females. Total. Dunedin .. .. 11.G05 10,888 — 22,493 Roslyn 763 803 — 1.5G9 MorninKton .. .. 1,093 1,119 — 2,207 Maori Hill .. .. 186 157 — 313 St. Kilda and South Dunedin .. .. 1,081 1,229 — 2,313 Caveraham .. .. 1,780 1,662 — 3.412 Total .. 32,307 TIPPLING ACT. It will be discussed at the next Court of Appeal whether the question of the Tippling Act of George 11. is law in the colony. Sir John Coode is expected to -arrive in Dunedin to-morrow night.

Kohimarama.

VISIT OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR.

;PER "STAR" CARRIER PIGEON.)

KOHIMARAMA, this day. His Excellexcy the Governor accom panied by Commodore Hoskius, of H.M.s. Wolverine, Captain Le Patourel, A.D. C, arrived at the Wynyard Pier soon after noon to-day. Here His Excellency was met by the Hon. the Colonial Secretary, Colonel Whit more, Captain Ross, and others of the party, whoembarked iuthesteam launch of H.M.s. Wolverine. The launch was accompanied by the pinnace of the Naval Brigade, which kept up well with the little steamer. The sail down was exceedingly pleasant. On arrival at Kohimarama llis Excelleiicjr the Governor was met by Captain Breton, manager of the School, and Mr Speight, aud the boys were all drawn up in line, all neatly dressed, and looking clean and tidy. They are now being put through some exercises, which they are performing in a very creditable manner.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

MAIT.S WILL tJr.OSK AS UNDER!— For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m.; and to morrow, at 1.30 p.m. and 3.3 C p.m. For Coromandel, por Durham to-morrow, at 11.30 a.m. For Levuka, per Magellan Cloud, to-morrow, at 1 p.m. For Tairua, per Mercury, to-morrow, at 2 p.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, Waipu, Wangarci, and Mangapai, per Anne Milkbank, to-morrow, at 10 a,m. For Levuka, por Agues Donald, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. For RubscU and Kawakawa, per Wanaka, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For Russell, "Wangaroa, and Mongonui, por lona, on Monday next, at 1 p.m. For Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Monday next, at ■! p.m. For Taranuki and Southern Provinces, per Taranaki, immediately after arrival of the City of New York from Honolulu. For Australian Colonies, Batavia, Singapore, China, and Japan (via Torres Straits), per City of New York, immediately after her arrival. S. B. BISS, Chiof Postmaster.

SUGGESTION OF ANOTHER CLUB.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir. —There are associations in Auckland, denominated Clubs, which represent the better class in respect to society, and the recently so-called Workmen's Club. There is, however, a middle class, namely, clerks in various situations, who, married or otherwise, require a reunion. The gentle men I refer to are a very numerous class, and I am informed they are desirous of making a home where in a great many instances they have no restriction or control, I have to find recreation or amusement in theatres or saloons of various institutions, I am personally well acquainted with the habits and dispositions of the great majority of the youth of Auckland, and I believe that every parent of a family will endorse the views that I entertain/namely : that there should be an institution to bring young men together in associations where en lightenment and progress in their respective callings should be the order of the day. The paternals fully comprehend that boys will be boys, but at the same time we feel that our sons must have some point d'appui where there can, at all events, be some res traint upon their morals, conducive to their future conduct in life. I have opened the ball, and I now invite replies on the sub ject. I believe, from what I know, that there will be no lack of means to constitute an assemblage of youngmen, audsave them from the contamination so notorious as existing in this city ; and I invite a meeting of parents interested in the matter to fix a place, time, and date, Avhere the matter may be discussed on a friendlyJbasis.—l am, &c, Pateb. B __^

CABLEGRAMS.

Latest War News.

THE SITUATION UNCERTAIN.

AUSTRIA DECISIVE.

[REUTERS SPECIAL CABLEGRAMS.] LONDON, April 2. Sir William Jervois, Governor of South Australia, has arrived here. LONDON, April 3.

The situation is uncertain. The English Press has assumed a warlike tone, and warmly applauds Lord Salisbury's circular. Austria has replied equally decisively. The Russian Press indicates Russia's hesitation. Sir C. Adderleyhas been raised to the peerage.

GOVERNOR'S IMPARTIALITY ACKNOWLEDGED.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.] MELBOURNE, April 4.

In the Legislative Council to-day a letter was read from the Governor, acknowledging the Council's address to the Queen. The Council then adjourned until Tues day. In the Assembly, after a debate, an ad dress was passed to the Governor, acknow ledging his impartial and constitutional action during the crisis. The Railway Conference met to-day, aud adjourned, sine die, without agreeing as to the route from Oakley to Melbourne. The Underwriters' Association report: —London, 2nd April :—Arrived : The Timara, from Port Chalmers.

EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, ARRIL



A French professor ot music has been earning imperishable fame by waltzing for seven hours continuously in the presence of a New York audience. "He continues, says an American reporter, incessantly waltzing with either the Glide, Double Glide, Assembly, Newport Slide, Running Betiowa Common or Five Step, he remains fresh in his appearance. For the first hour or so it does not seem to the spectator a remarkable thing that a man .should waltz ; tint in the second hour it becomes curious, it the third remarkable, in the foivth phenomenal, in the fifth absorbing, and after that there are few who would wil lingly lose the sight to go to the funeral of their dearest friend. When in this frame of mind, the spectator is thrilled with excitement to see the waltzcr swallowing frequent glasses of cold leaf tea and casual lagers, and hails with acclamation the completion of each hour, or the tiring out of another partner." At Gisborne lately the R. M. Court sat late. There was a want of candlesticks, on the It. M.'s desk was an enamel candlestick. Facing Mr _ Rogan was a bottle which had once contained Kinahan's LL. Mr Ward had a James Hennessy in front of him, while to Mr Bromlield was appointed a Long Johns whisky. Opposite the reporters Mr Gruuer had very properly stationed two Sarsaparilla bottles, sacred emblems of temperance and parity. The Magistrate's Clerk was honored with a Schnapps bottle. Some Very Handsome Mottled Kauri Rimu aud Cedar Wardrobes, with Plate Glass Doors, are now 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 Drawing-room Suites and most modem Tapcstnne [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 town. Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, of Queen-street, are Agents for the Genuine Singer's Sewing Machine, ackuowlegod aud proved to be the best Family Sewing Machine in the World. House Furniture of all kinds, aud Sewing Machines obtainable on the deferred payment system.—[Advt.] The value ot coke as a tuel, aud as means ot economy of coal, is not appreciated Bullicipntly. A mix 1 fuel.of coal anckreoke is invaluable for. the ordinary purpose's of heating, and still mote for those cooking and raising steam, as it absorbs .ho smoke oi inflammable gases given o(f by coal during combustion, und renders the fire brighter, clearer, aud hotter. This is much more apparent where our local coals are used; indeed, owing tb the rapidity of burning, some of these threaten to go out of consumption altogether. Coke supplies exactly that which these coals lack—body and resistance. Every householder should buy coals and coke at the same time.j.ind, if convenient, mix them ; smaller bills and greater .satisfaction will be the result. The price of coke 4fi advertised elsewhere.— A DvT.l BEDROOM.— Wanted, by a gentleman wl O is out .'ill day, find gets his meals in town (except on Sundays), an airy comfortable Bedroom In a Houso (n<;t far from Queen-street) where other lodgers are not taken. Highest references.—Apply at once, by letter only, to "Nemo," Stak Office. WANTED, a strong active Girl about 15 or 16 for house work ; must have re fcrences.—Mrs. Wm. Anderson, Ponsonby Road. ANTED, a 'Man and his Wife without encumbrance, to act as General Servant.—Apply to Manukau Hotel or Mrs Henry's Registry olllce. WANTED, a Dressmaker who knows the business thoroughly; or a Machinist capable of working a Wheeler and Wilson's.— Apply to Mrs Eiiglesiin. Albury Hou3C, Welles leystrcet West. ANTED, a smart active Lad.—M. Brcarley. Butcher, Wakefleld-atreet. >-■■ WANTED, a Boy who con ride.—Apply between 1 and 2 to-mdh'ow atthisoffloo. WANTSD, a clean tidy Nursegirl, age about 16; comfortable home.—Apply at this office. " \ WANTED, £400 at 8 per cent., on good freehold security.—XYZ, Star Office. WANTED to Let, Cottage iv rear of Catholic Institute, Wellington-street.— Apply to Peter Dignan, Imperial Chambers, Vulcan Lane. ANTED, 25 good Pick and Shovel Men; none but good men need apply tjf> Mr. Jones, at Freeman's Bay Works, Drake st. ANTED, a good General Servant; must bo good plain cook and laundress: For address apply Mrs. Barton Ireland. Parnell. WANTED, a respectable Girl about XSt- Mrs. John Gittos, Ponsonby Road. * t ANTED, a tidy active Girl about 17 for house work; must have references; one from the country preferred.—Mrs. John Taylor, Ponsonby, near Frankly n Road. ANTED, an active Errand Boy. - Apply at the Little Dustpan, Shortland street. WANTED Known, in Cut Tobacco, the famous "Flower of all Growers," is 2J ozs. for Is, at F. Whitehead's, Victoria-street. WANTED Known, First-class American Brooms, strong, durable, and cheap, at 1/6 each. See them at F. Whitehead's, Tea Dealer, Victoria-street. ANTED Known, 2/ Tea Extraordii^ ary! contains the siftings from very fine Teas, and though broken and'small leaf, it gives a capital liquor when well brewed. Don't be prejudiced.—F. Whitehead, Tea Dealer. WANTED Smokers. —Just received a Very Choice Line of Cigars to sell at four for Is. Be in time. —F. Whitehead, Victoria street. ■ WANTED Known, Good American Chewing Tobacco, 3/6 per pound.—F. Whitehead, Victoria-street. WAMTED .Known, my 2/6 Family Mixture is a blend of rare and sterling Teas, comprising China, Java, and Assam. Give it a trial.—F.jWhitehead, Tea Dealer. WANTED Known, " Yorkshire Relish Sa,uce," 9d. per bottle. Six prize medals awarded.—F. Whitehead. Tea Dealer. WANTED, an Apprentice.—Apply to T. Leahy, Bootmaker, Onehunga. ANTED, a good General Servant where another is kept.—Apply any day before 12 o'clock to Mrs. D. B. Cruifckshank, Remuera. WANTED, a clean, tidy,, and active Girl to mind a baby and. make herself generally useful.—Mrs. Prohl, opposite Queen- Btreet, Karangahape Road,



WINTER Clothing, Cheap Blankets, a choice lot of New Goods, all at low prices, at R. French's Cheap Drapery Establish ment, Hobson-street. _ V&WANTED, analogical reasons for the V V use of White Targets.—Reply in the £tak. ___ WANTED, Beuchmeu.—Aberdeen Boot Factory. . ANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making.—Mrs. Beasley, Princes-street, opposite Government House. WANTED to Purchase, Town Sections in Gisborne for Cash.—Apply by letter, with full particulars, to Mr. E. M., Post-offlce, Newmarket. WANTED TO PURCHASE, Volun teer Land Scrip.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. WANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply, at Rogers', Grocer, Ponsonby. WANTED, a first-class Milliner and Dressmaker for Gisborne; references required.—For further particulars apply to L. D. Nathan & Co., Shortland-street. WANTED, a Waistcoat and Trousers' Hand.—H. L. Posseniskie, Shortland street. WANTED, a respectable Lad to act as Messenger.—W. Flood, Auckland Club. WANTED to LET, a furnished eight roomed House, 253 per week ; or four Furnished Rooms, where there are no lodger or children, 12s per week.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. WANTED to Lease, with purchasing clause, a House of six or seven rooms, with garden, within 15 minutes' walk of Queen street. —Address, stating terms, description, &c, C. O. M., Star office. W~~ ANTED to SELL, 40 dozen Cut Josephine Ladies' Kid Gloves, winter colours, sizes 6, 61, 6J, 6|; also, a lot of Fancy Kibbons, new pattern, 6d per yard ; 1000 yards New Wincey at 6d per yard, worth 9d.—W. Eyre, Enneskillen House, Victoria-street. WANTED ! WANTED !—Wanted to Sell (very cheap), 120 boxes of very fine Raisins, only i& lb; only 13s per box of 451bs. Be in time. Preserved Milk. Cd tin.—H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt-street. WANTED Known, that I). Goldfe is preuarad to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Maerials, including Sashep, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c. fee. , at the lowest marketplace, at his Yards "!ns tom-houfe-street. WANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, IMould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited)' Lds •■: ■ i ■ ger. ANTED, a second Cook or Kitchen Man ; also, assistant Waiter.—Dun ningham and Kirg, Governor Browne Hotel. WXN TED, a Boy about 16 years of age who can milk, pough, aud make himself; generally useful. —Mr. Win. Nicholls, Mangere Point. T^TANTED for Bay of Islands, a v f good General Servant ; reference required,—Apply Star Hotel. TTTTANTED, a good General Servant ; ■/? accustomed to children preferred.— Apply at at. Matthew's Parsonage. ANTED Known, that the Manufac tory of Robley's Aerated Flour, &c., is Removed to premises recently occupied by the late Mr. Godwin, where the manufacturer kindly invites all who study economy to try his Aerated Flour for bread, tea-cakes, scones, pan cakes, and pastry, &c. Alao. Robley's Prepared Porridge Meal for indigestion, and Robley's Superior Food for Infants and Invalids.—Whole sale and Retail Manufactory, Grey-street, Auckland. B"~ROWN WRAPPING PAPER for sale.—Apply at the Stab Office. "JWT OTIC E. All persons are strictly prohibited to land at or to enter the crater at WHITE ISLAND. Owncis and Captains of Steamships and Sailing Vessels are warned not to incur risk of loss to themselves by fire to the sulphur beds, should they permit boats to land at the place above mentioned. J. A. WILSON, Owner and Oc upier. ~TaT>T T> PJG «SPEEDY,' FROM |I|§JO|V O MALDEN ISLAND. All account? against this vessel iwTr»a"i«gsfißß must be rendered in duplicate at our office before twelve o'clock TO-MORROW (Saturday), or they cannot be recognised. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 10, Queen-street, Auckland. April 5, 1878. T^T IX E V rS~IJ~ LACK LEAD. " Cleanliness." W. G. Nixey's Refined Black Lead is the cheapest and best for polishing Stoves and all kinds of Ironwork equal to Kurnished Steel, without wa3te or dust. In Id.. 2d.. and id. Blocks, and Is. Boxes. Caution.— There are several imitations. Sold everywhere by all Shopkeepers. — Counting House: 12, Soho Square, London. WHENEVER you have that feeling come over you, "That you wish you were better off" (some often have that feeling), then set to work, cut my advertisement out of the paper, and keep it by you to refer to. You may thereby save an enormous amount of money in a very short time, and it in what you save that makes you rich. Large Shammy Purses, to put the money in that you save through buying of me, 9d ; small ditto, 3d ; Good Ribbon Velvet, •18 yards for Is; Piping Cord, 18 knots for 6d; Views of the Thames, 3d, or 2s a dozen ; Wide Lace, Id a yard; Ladies' Very Superior Black Cloth Jackets, 10s; Fresh Lot o£ Children's do., 2s Gd each ; White Tape, 6d a dozen pieces—for two weeks longer; Coloured Braid, 30 yards for Is ; Large Bottles of Good Scent, 4d: an immense lot of Black Dress Buttons, 2d a dozen ; Large Shirt Buttons, 3d a gross; Wave Braid, 12 pieces for 3d ; Indies' Superior Kid Boots, Cs Cd ; Men's and Boys' Belts, 2d; Handsome ditto, 6d; Fresh Lot of La lies' Collars, 6d; Largo Handsome Kits ; Lot of Ladies' Bags from Is to is Cd; four penny boxes of Hair Pins for 2d; a few 20-keyed Concertinas left, 4s to Cs; Crinoline Dress Itn- S rovers, 6d each; Handsome Lot of Ladies' eaux (bows I meaD), Is each; Fresh Lot of Large Bottles of Lavender Water, 9d; Mrs. Wingiow's Soothing Syrup, for babies and cross husbands. Is 3d a bottle; Chorry Tooth Pasto, to make the teeth white, and the breath sweet, &c, nice for those who do any kissing. Id per bottle; Hair Pads, 2d; Hair Plaits, 9d; Fancy Baskets, lOd to 2s; Leather Laces, Is a gross; superior ditto, Cd a dozen; Rimisel's Windsor Soap, 2d a cake, seven for Is; Glycerine ditto, the same price; Shoe Brushes, with polished backs, three for 2s 6d; Handy Shovels, 6d; Splendid Roasted and Raw Peanuts, 6d alb.; Holloway's Pills.B for those who eat too many Peanuts, Is 2d a box; Holloway's Ointment, Is 2d; Dr. Collis Brown's Cloridyne, Is 3d a bottle; Wesron's Wizard Oil, for curing gout, rheuma tism, tooth-ache, head-ache, &c., 2s a bottle; Barry's Tricopherous, for those who don't want to have a bald head, and for beautifying the hair, Is 6d a bottle; Cockle's Pills, Is 3d a box; Ladies' Scarves, id; Boys' ditto, 9d; Men's Good Socks, l}d; Boys' ditto, 4Jd; Children's ditto, 3d ; Puff Boxes, 9d; Magnificent ditto, Is Cd; my 2s Tea has always been splendid, it is now extra splendid; Superior Green Tea, 3s a lb.; Day and Martin's Blacking, three cakes a penny; more of the Is Spectacles; Spirit of Love Scont, id a bottle; Ladies' Lovely Large White Handkerchiefs, three for Is; Gent's Superior ditto, 6d; Fresh Lot of Strong Thin Wrapping Paper, 2s 6d a ream; and another lot of Draper's Gum Tickets; Is and 2s a thousand ; a few Hair Sweeping Brooms left, Is and Is 6d; Boys' Hats. 4d each; Lot of Ladies' and Children's Boots cheap; Superior Looking Glasses, id and Gd; Note Paper, 2d a quire; 600 dozen Fresh Tooth and Rack Combs, a great bargain, 3d and 4d each the Rack Combs; I cannot warrant the penny Tooth Combs to catch more than the mother and father, but the 2d ones are really good ones, and capable of catching the father, mother, and the whole family. Please to cut out this advertisement, and stick it in some conspicuous place for yourself and friends to refer to.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, cor ner of Hobson-3treet. WANTED, 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 Britomart, or at Mr. G.JNeal's, corner of Nelson and Wellesley-streets," will be promptly attended to.—a.. Barr, agent. ■"OONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. A Meeting of Ratepayers will be held, at the Ponsonby Hall, on FRIDAY EVENING next,. the sth instant, at 7.30. Business: To consider the proposals of the Central Board of Education for tne erection of New School Buildings, &c. WM. THORNE, Chairman. § A TTENTION.—NO. 3. COMPANY, $_£L AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. "■ Monthly Inspection on MONDAY Evening next, at 7.30 o'clock (instead of on Thursday), by direction of the Defence Minister, when every member is required to be present. Uniform; Full Dress. • ARTHUR MORROW, ' Captain Commanding. sth April, 1878. mHE JURORS- summoned to attend -■- the Supreme Court on MONDAY, the Bth instant, will not be required to attend until THURSDAY, 11th April, at 10 a.m. T. M. HAULTAIN, Sheriff.



i? 1(\ t0 £J 00<? LENT» on Building Society 31/ JL" principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. FOR SALE, a desirable Homestead with 7-rbomed House ; requisite Out buildings and 14 acres of grass Land, divided into small paddocks; within 10 miles of Auck land. Price very moderate and terms easy. COMBES & DALDY. OftrfJA — HOUSK of 7 rooms, wash-house, 9fc|/<V\3\/« scullery, baker's oven, verandah back and front, good well, &c, all in thorough repair, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile. House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next to the Post-office. O~LET, a comfortable 6-roomed Cottage top of Grey-street, in Pitt-street, newly papered and fitted up.—Apply on the premises. -^?OOffe —HOUSE, nearly new, of ~7«gJ /W /W vr • five rooms and scullery, cook ing range, good well, &c, with freehold allot ment 40 x 100, 15 minutes' from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. JT^OR SALE, Capital Freehold Allot } ment and Cottage, land 43 x 190, 62, Grey street.—Apply on the premises. J. W. Bennett. "IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR- X BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottaee, &c, thereon. For further particulars, apply to JOHN BUCHANAN. Shortland-street; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE Sc SON, Fort-street. jf»6>£_ —SIX-ROOMED HOUSE for Sale, in Wellington-street, £25 cash ; balance by weekly payment as agreed.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. _£»£__■_ CASH, Balance by Weekly J^isß/OxF Payments.—A new 6-roomed Villa, with freehold allotment, on the Ponsonby Road. Price, £360.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. O^rA — VIJLLA RUSIDiCNOK at Parnell, &&*J*}\y, containing 9 rooms and kitchen, fitted with every convenience, and all in good order, 2-stall stable, coach-house, conservatory, fowl-house, &c, with freehold allotment con taining 1 acre, closely fenced and planted.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortand-street. _£? O CT A —HOUSE of 5 good sized rooms, also cwO* *\f. wash-house, 2 tanks and well, with freehold allotment 50 x 133, and free use of an additional allotment. Terms easy. 20 minutes walk from Queen-street.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. £?KKi\ —SUBURBAN VILLA Residence 3&±rO\j. of 6rooms, with ont-buildings, all in thorough repair, with 5 freehold allotments containing about 3 acres, facing the sea, and commanding a splendid view. Terms to suit buyers.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. OARD AND RESIDEN6E for two Gentlemen, where all the advantages of Sea Bathing, Boating. &c, can be obtained : also accommodation for one or two horaes if required.—Cards at Star office. FOR SALE, one 7J-inch Centre Screw Cutting Lathe, 9 feet bed, change wheels, good size saddle and slide rest, overhead motion. —Apply, by letter R.K., Star Office. ;g_jj TO BE LET, a Villa and a Cottage, Mount St. Mary's.—Apply Stichbury's, Grocery, College Road. RS. HARRISON informs her Pupils that she has REMOVED from Hobson street fy> the corner of Ponsonby Road and Grace-street, where she continues to conduct her Classes in M'isic and French. Mrs Harrison will open a School for Giris on the 7th of April. Instruction will include the following branches : English, Drawing, Music, and Fancy Work. 1 erms issued in ajyveek. ARNOLD, HINES, & CO., - 11, QUEEN-STREET, Have On Sale : OA A A CASES OF THEIR CELEBRATED &\}\}\) ** TRIANGLE KEROSENE OIL. 500 CASES HEYWOOD & CO.'S CHAIRS, IN LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS, AT PRICES TO MEET THE TIMES. BURGESS AND DEFAULTERS' LIST. Town Clerk's Office, April 1,1878. Notice is hereby given that the above Lists lay for Inspection at this office until the 15th instant inclusive. All objections to the Burgess Lists must De made in writing, and in conformity with Clause 43 of " The Municipal Corporations Act, 1876," and lodged at this office on or before the 15th instant. P. A. -PHUJPS. Town Clerk. J HENDERSON, ® 8, Wyndhasi-street, HOUSE, SHIP, AND GENERAL DECORATOR. T3OEOUGH OF OiNisH UNGA. Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of Onehunga determined, at a Special Meeting, to adopt By-law No. 5. "For tne Regulation of the Onehunga Borough Abattoirs." Such By-law to be confirmed, at a Special Meeting of Council, to be held at 7 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of April, 1378. JOHN GEO. HUTCHISON, Town Clerk 19th March, 1878. ■]V ' ° ~^ 1 G E? I have this day sold the Book Debts in the Estate of F. Deßose. of Otahuhu, to Messrs. J. and W. Johnstone, of Otahuhu, who will collect the same, and in future carry on the business at Otahuhu. E. ELLINGHAM. Auckland, April 1,1875. . FUKEKOHE WEST.—Saturday next, at 1 o'clock, Sale on Grant's farm—Dairy Cows, Store Cattle, Pigs, Implements. FACTORY PREMISES, detached, and cheap rent.—The Excelsior Hall, Newton. For particulars apply to F. Jeune. HE EXCELSIOR HALL, Pitt and and East-streets. Newton, is offered in Lease, suitablo for Clothing Factory. MARTHA _L |DA VIES J?. formerly of Llandrinio, North Wales, and late of Grafton Road, Auckland, New Zealand.— Please write or return to friends at once. QT. MATTHEW'S CHURCH.—The KT7 fifth of the course of Lent Sermons, on " Our Lord's Seven Sayings on the Cross," will be preached This (Friday) Evening, by the Yen. Archdeacon Maunsell. The service iWill com mence at 7 p.m: M" RS. SMALLFIELD, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, is prepared to receive Boys attending either of the Grammar Schools as Boarders. Terms moderate. OR SALE, a Roy Roy Canoe, with sails, &c. complete and in good order.— Apply J. Falconer, Bank of New Zealand.! aftjHjffi FOR £80 cash, a Freehold Cottage of four rooms, in good repair, in Wellington Place; good well, &c—Apply to Mr. Dickson, Baker, Hobson- street. TO LET, to a respectable person, an Office and Bedroom, both front rooms', situated in Princes-street.—Apply at this office. LOST, a Safe Key.—Finder will be handsomely rewarded by returning it to Graving Dock. TO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite Vulcan Lane.—Apply Manager Bank of New South Wal«.s. UEEN GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED). A Call of Threepence per Share on the capital of the Company has this day been made by the Directors, payable to the Manager, at the Com pany's office, in Albert and Davy-streets, Gra hamstown, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of April, 1878, D. G. MACDONNELL, Manager. Thames, 22nd March, 1878. Vases ! teases ! "ceases ! We are shewing upwards of One Hundred Different Patterns of the most Beautiful ORNAMENTAL VASES, in Crystal, Alabaster, Bohemian Glass, ever offered for sale in Auckland. Prices extremely moderate. An early inspection invited. T. & H. COOKB, Furniture and Carpet Warehouse, . &f, Queen-street. jVT O T I C E OF REMOVAL Mra WOOD,'Midwife, wishes to inform hor friends that she has returned to her old neigh bourhood, Mount-street, top of Wakefleld reet, and hopes to receive former patronage.



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. . IN THE SUPREME COURT UF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876," and in the Bankruptcy of William Henhy Nicol, a Debtor. This is to notify that William Henry Nicol, of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auck land, in the Colony of New Zealand, iettler. has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to bo held at the Supreme Court-house, Auckland .ifo-esaid, on FRIDAY, the twelfh day of April, 1878, at 1 o'c'ock in the forenoon. Dated this sth day of April, 1878. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, ™ m Registrar. Edward King Tyler, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, Solicitor for the above-named Debtor. /"COTTAGES, STABLING, AND V> CART-SHSDS, AT ABATTOIRS. Town Clerk's Office, April 5,1877. TENDERS will be received until 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 20th instant, for the Erection of Two Cottages at Western Springs, in terms of plans arid specifications at the office of the Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed " Tenders to? Cottages." P. A. PHILLIPS, Town Clerk. Y\ RAINAGE CONTRACT. Public Works Office, Auckland, 4th April, 1878. Written Tenders will ba received at this office till noon of SATURDAY, Apnl 20th, IS7B. for supplying and laying about 31 chains of 6-inch Earthenware Glazed Pipes, through part of the Domain to Stanley-street. Plans, Specification, and Conditions can be seen at this Office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. fTIENDERS FOR DISH CHANNELL JL ING, LAYING STONE STEPS, &C. Town Clerk's Office, April 3rd, 1878. Tenders will be received until 2 TJ.m. of WED NESDAY, 10th instant, for Dirh Channelling in Coiiingwood-street, and Laying titoue Steps in Upper Queen-street, in tnrms of specifications at the office of the Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mO BUSH CONTRACTORS. Tenders will be received afc the Kopuru Saw Mill, Kaipara, or at the Cempany's Office, Fort street, Auckland, up to noon on MONDAY, 15th April, 1878, for Falling and Delivery of a Large Quantity of 'limber.—For further particulars, apply to George Fraser, A gent Kopuru Saw Mill Company, Fort-street, Auckland; or, Hugh Gunn, Manager Kopuru Saw Mill, Wairoa, Kai para. nn ob v i l d c" r s. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 6th of April, for the Erection of a. Villa Residence at Ponsonby. Specification at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. DEVONPORT DISTRICT BOARD. Tenders are requird up to to noon of SATUR DAY, the 6th inst., for Wrought Fencing on the Lake Road. Specifications at the Post office, Devonport. W. H. BROWN, Chairman. April 2, 1878. "JO" O T. I C E. The next meeting of the Auckland Ship wright' 3 Society will be held in the Working Men's Club Rooms, Darby-street, on MONDAY, Bth April, at half^ast 7 p.m JOHN K. RAMSAY, _ Secretary. STOLEN or Strayed from Onehunga, on the night of Thursday, 2Sth March, a Bay Horse, white star on forehead, a little white on one hind leg, wither closely cut for collar.—2o3' reward if strayed, £5 reward on conviction if stolen. —John Brierly, Buss Proprietor, Com mercial Hotel, Onehunga. UPEKIOK PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Carlton Academy, HOBSON-STREETt Cottrsr of Instruction- :—Latin, Greek Mathematics, Algebra, Euclid, Book-keeping and Knglish in all it 3 branches. Hours of Attendance.—9 a.m. to 12 noon. 2p,m. to i p.m. Terms (including Pens, Ink, Pencils, and Slates): £1 Is, quarterly in advance): THE QUARTER TO BE RECKONED FROM DATE OF ENTRY. jEyening Classes for Girl's and Boy's, at 7. •■£■'" CHARLES B. ANDREW. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND.'! " Notice is hereby given that the Ordinary Half Yearly General Meeting of the Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Company's Office, Queen-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, April Bth, IS'S, at two o'clock in the afternoon to receive the Report and Balance-sheet for the half-year ending February 28th, 1878, and to Elect Two Auditors in the place of John Batger and T. L. White, Esqs., who retire, but are eligi ble, and offer themselves," for re-election. The Transfer Books will be Closed from March 25th to April Bth. 1878, both days inclusive. By order of the Directors. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. Auckland, March 6th, 1878. BONEDUST! BONEDUST BONEDUST! Ex Borough Belle, ©Sydney, now due : A SHIPMENT OF THE ABOVE ON SALE By the Undeisigned. As the season is advancing, Customers would do well to book their orders at once, so as to have them executed from the ship's side, and save cartage. W. J. lIUUST & CO., 101, Queen-street. mo COW-KEEPERS, &C. For Sale by the undersigned, 30 tons of SMALL POTATOES, sound and in good order. J. H. PILKINGTON* Tamaki West. MONDAY, APRILIK VALUABLE FREEHOLD CITY PRO PERTY, STONE HOUSES, SHOP/&C., CORNER OF HOBSON AND WELLINGTON STREETS. THE subscribers have received instruct ions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, loth instant, at 12. o'clock, That Centrally-situated FREEHOLD PRO PERTY, corner of Wellington and Hob son-streets, with the Shop, two Stone Houses, and two Dwellings, thereon erected, all yielding good rentals. The allotment is a double corner, has 90 feet frontage to Wellington-street, 44 feet to Hobson stroet. and 64 feet to a Lane, and as a business site cannot be equalled in thai; part of the City, and is well worthy the attention of capitalists. SAMUEL OOCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. TUESDAY, APRIL 9. MAGNIFICENT RESIDENCE SITES IN THE ALBERT BARRACKS RESERVE. FOR NINET^Y-NIJNE YEARS' LEASE. By Order of the Auckland Improvement CoMMISSIONIiKS. GRANT ■& MORTON HfAVE been favoured with instructions L to lease by public auction, for 99years, on Tuesday, April 9. at 12 o'clock noon, The above BUILDING ALLOTMENTS. Lithographed Plans may be seen at the Mart. '■* Also, Tho Freehold Allotment, having a fronta 51 feet to Lome-street, and 92 f . or less) to Rutland-street.