feature. Those people especially, who know nothing personally of the natural beauties and the imperishable wonders of the old country, will find a splendid fund cf instruction and interest in Clifford's entertainments. A series of new scenes will be shewn this evening, embracing pictures of bonnie Scotland, as sociated with its history, battles, poetry, and. romance. Among the celebrities to be exhibited this evening will be the famous Arthur Orton and the principal actors in the far-famed Tichboni- Trial. We advise all our readers to witness th.se really delightful picture*, in the presence of which a most agreeable hour may be passed.

LOCAL INDUSTRY.

At the request of Mr Waite we paid a visit to his new manufactory in Fort-street, to in spect his latest imported machinery for the manufacture of tinware, and were much "ratified to find that the demand for the vari ous classes of household and other tinware has crown to such an extent as to render necessary the introduction of machinery of such intricate construction and costliness. Mr Waite has not hesitated to place himself in possession of such requisites in his business as will enable him to employ a considerable staff of .workmen, and he hopes, to supply any demand, however large, that may arise for his manufactures. For our gratification the round of the new factory was set in motion, and in an incredibly snort space of time we were put in possession of a useful and domestic utensil, manufactured from a sheet of tin, and finished while a pipe was charged and lighted. The sheet of tin was put on the guillotine, and the body cut to the required size, guaged on the machine. It was then putthrough theedgii-g machine, when the rim was turned ; next to the wir ing machine, when wire was inserted for strengthening the rim. After this, the body was put through the rolling machine, to round it to shape, and prepare it for the seaming machine, when the seams were bound. The next process was burring, for which machinery was again employed, to prepare the body to receive the bottom. The bottom had also to be put throughseveralseparatemachines, by circular cutter, burring, &c., and then the panning down machine closed the bottom ; and lastly the double seaming machine wound body and bottom together, and left nothing more to be done but finishing. A handle, we should add, had also to go through several different machines, which, when ready, was soldered on; then a thumb-bit was" added, and a piece of cotton waste did the rest, and we had a quart dipper put into pur hand, that can be purchased for a few pence retail, after employing near, a dozen machines in its manufacture. The rapidity with which large orders can be executed should secure a large market for tinware. In the specialities we notice a new beading machine, for making several sizes of _ head ings for bath-rims, &c.,and having a circular knife for splitting beads. There w_re also plainishiug anvils and hammers for copper ware and fine tinware. We wish Mr Waite all the success his enterprise deserves.

SCHOOL COMMITTEES.

DEVONPORT,

The householders of the Devonport District held a meeting last evening in the Devon port Schoolroom, for the purpose of electing a School Committee under the new Act. Mr Malcolm Niccol was in the chair, and spoke at some length on the condition and prospects of the school. The number of pupils on the roll was about 130, and the average daily attendance 110. The election of the Committee was then proceeded with, Messrs. Thomson and Pitts being appointed scrutineers. A large number of gentlemen were nominated, and the folloAYing were elected : Messrs. Mays, Brown, Wells, Trevarthen,Frost,Ba tes,andTanner. Several speeches followed by Rev. Joseph Bates, and Messrs. Brown and Mays, when the latter gentleman moved, "That, in the opinion of this meeting, the Education Board should be recommended to fence in the education endowment, and let it for pastoral purposes." Mr Wells seconded, and the motion was carried. A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting. MOUNT EDEN.. The householders' meeting of the Mount Eden District was held last evening, Mr Thomas Thompson in the chair. The report stated that the cost of the new building was £450, out of which the Go vernment had given £410, and the settlers had found the remaining £40. The numbers on the school list were 50 girls and 64 boys ; total, 114. The teacher and his assistant had done their best, and given satisfaction. The following gentlemen were elected on the new Committee : Messrs. Thompson, Harper, Cole, Cranwell, Bridgman, Prince, and Udy. Votes of thanks closed the meeting. THE WADE. The school meeting of the district of the Wade was held on the 2nd instant, in the Presbyterian Church, Major Stoney in the chair. The report stated the number of upils and average attendance, and that a new school-house was in course of erection. Thirteen gentlemen were nominated as a School Committee, and the following six elected : Messrs. Lord, Jack, Fallowdown, Vickars, Bond, and Major Stoney.

Frightful Accident.

A LITTLE GIRL ALMOST BURNT

TO DEATH.

A VERY painful affair, which will most pro bably terminate fatally, happened this morning in the vacant allotment at the corner of Wellesley and Elliot-streets, and immediately behind the United Service Hotel. It appears that in one corner there is a quantity of sawdust, and here three little girls, each about six years of age, were playing. Mrs Calvert, who resides in the house adjoining the allotment, noticed that the children were playing with matches, and appeared to be endeavouring to make a fire. Just at the same moment she observed one of the girls, named O'Hara, throw a lighted match on the clothes of one of her companions, named O'Meara. The child's clothes took, fire instantly, and blazed up. Mrs Calvert immediately ran to the child, end commenced tearing off" her clothes, at the same time wrapping her in a thick rubber, and calling loudly for assistance. Her cries were heard by Mr Coleman, a carpenter, residing opposite, and he lost no time in coming to the rescue. With commendable bravery he put the child down on the ground, and then lay down upon her, covering and extinguishing the flames, but at the same time severely burning his arms and body. The child was then carried into the shop of Mr W. Dawson, chemist and druggist, who ex amined and dressed the wounds, which were of a very serious and painful nature, and which presented a frightful appearance. Tbe body and legs were quite blackened, and the skin had been burned completely off. Blood was oozing from several parts of _ the body. A quantity of linen was obtained from Mrs Lovett, and wrapped around the child, who was then placed in a cab, and taken to the Hospital by Constable McGilp. Here she was attended to by the house-surgeon, and at present is lying in a very dangerous' condition. Two much praise cannot be given to Mra Calvert and Mr Coleman for their extremely valuable aid, which, if rendered a few moments later, would have been too late to save the life of the child. The burns sustained by Mr Cole man were dressed by Mr Dawson, chemist.

"FAUST."

If the orchestra and chorus of the Italian Opera Company were not more than satisfied with the gigantic audience which assembled in the Theatre last night to do them honour, they must indeed be hard to please. At a rough guess we should say there must have been nearly a thousand persons pre sent. In the dress . circle we observed His Worship the Mayor, Count Canavero, and the officers of the Cristofero Colombo, Captain Townsend, and the officers of the

Nymphe, with a considerable proportion of our Borough worthies. The work repre sented was l ' Faust" the caste being exactly the same as on the occasion of its produc tion a few weeks ago. _ Tbe opera is not one in which the com pany shews to advantage at any time, and last night there was here and there .evidence of carelessness visible. From this, how ever, we must acquit Signora Guadagnini whose painstaking performance of the diffi cult part of Marguerite, went far to remove any unfavourable impression created, by her first appearance in the role, which depends for its effect more upon tender and pathetic expression than upon great vocal power. We have nothing but cordial praise for Signora Venosta's Siebel, aud S. Paladini's Faust, but Signor Cesari makes Mephisto pheles far too merry a devil. He would do well to tone down his joviality, more especially in the DrodeU Dore. The hit of the evening, however, was made by the Engineer Band iv the 4th act, who, together with some supers (one of whom •was recognised as a well-known nautical character) gave an unrehearsed performance of a most amusing nature which provoked shouts of laughter from the audience. On Thursday the newly-formed company will give an opera concert, and some scenes from various operas.

PRESENTATIONS.

Signor Cesari, the director of the Opera Com pany, was yesterday the recipient of a congatu latory address from the orchestra and chorus, which expressed at some length their recognition of his uniformly gentlemanly conduct. The address was accompanied by a handsome medal lion locket with a suitable inscription. The fol lowing is Signor Cesari's reply:—"To the ladies and gentlemen of the orchestra anil chorus of tho Royal Italian Opera Company: In conveying to you my thanks for the unex pected and handsome presentation which you have favoured me with, I most heartily reci procate the friendly sentiments conveyedin your address, and I assure you that the recollection of our travels togethe- will always occupy a pleasant place in my memory.—Yours sincerely, Gaetano Cesaui, late director, Auckland. March 6th, 1878. Signor O. Nobili's services in managing the Company's business through New Zealand have also received suitable recognition. Iv a letter, couched in the most complimentary terms, the whole of the Company requested his acceptance of a souvenir of their esteem. The address was accompanied by a handsome gold locket, with inscription. The Company expressed then sense of Signor Nobili's untiring and eminently successful efforts to make their tour through New Zealand agreeable and profitable. It is gratifying to see such general good feeling pre vailing on the eve of separation, and we have much pleasure on behalf of the citizens of Auckland in joining in the general congratula tion.

SPORTING

In spite of the favourite having failed to win the Dunedin Cup, our sporting citizens do not appear very disconsolate. Possibly they marked the advance which Templeton made in the betting during the few days preceding the event, and backed him. Let us hope so. Had Titania won, there would indeed have been weeping and gnashing of teeth. So " cute" Mr Edward Perkins has got rid of some of his winnings by purchasing Xantippe and that fearfully named horse Pungawerevvere. We hope he may have luck with them, for his enterprise deserves it. The racing on the lirst day of the V.R.C. Autumn Meeting seems to ha\e been particularly good. In the Ascot Vale Stakes for two-year-olds, the unpenalised Hi - Lordship (a scion of th_ Marquis who won the Two Thousand and St. Leger, in 1862) triumphed over Koodee and Bosworth. With three such cracks as these to contest them the Sydney and Victoria Derbies of next season ought to prove particularly interesting. In tho St. L-ger the champion once again demonstrated his superiority to the Cup winner, although not so decisively as on New Year's Day. To-morrow the Australian Cup, which is the great handicap of this meeting, will be brought to an issue. What is the difference, asks a correspondent, between tho Gold Vase and tho Gold Cup at Ascot 1 We are surprised that any one pretend ing to a knowledge of sporting should put such a question. The events are totally dissimilar. The Gold Vase was instituted in 1838, is worth only £160, and is run on the first day of the meet ing, over a two mile course ; whereas the Gold Cup was instituted in 1807, is worth £1,700, and isrun.on ihe third day, over a 2_~mile course. In 1877 the Vase was won by Lord Falmouth's Skylark, but the Cup was carried off by Lord Lonsdale's Petrarch. Our prophesy anent Beau clerc winning the Two Thousand Guineas has been considered rather bold, more especially as there has not been much betting on the race as yet. The fact of the matter is, however, that the bookmakers will not deal. In the " Sports man " of December 18th it was stated that several gentlemen were anxious to take 5 to 2 in hundreds about Beauclerc for this race, but the leading bookmaker refused to lay a point over 2to 1. The feeling of both backers and layers is pretty clearly indicated by this. A man must have a considerable amount of confidence in a horse to want to back him at 5 to 2 several mouths before tho race. Some particulars of this colt's breeding, Sec, may be of interest to our readors. Beauclerc is by Rosicrucian out of Bonny Bell, by Voltigeur out of Queen Mary, by | Gladiator, his sire, Rosicrucian, being by Beadsman, out of Mdme. Eglentine, by Cowl. Like all descendants of Weatherbit, Beauclerc is brown. He was bred at Mahon by N. J'Anson, and purchased at Doncaster for £1,000 by his present owner. As a two year-old he ran three times without suffering defeat.

A HARD CASE.

(To the Editor of the EVENING STAR)

Sin,— Believing that it is a pleasure for you to assist the working man in his troubles, especially when no neglect or carelessness of mine was the cause iv producing it. I will submit you the case as it stands. lam a walking blacksmith on a large station not very far from Hamilton (Messrs J. and E. Gould's), and have lately been living with my two children, a boy and a girl, of the respective ages of 12 and 10 years. Last Thursday week, the 14th inst., at about 3 o'clock p.m., I missed my children, but continued my labour until evening, when I started away for Piako, a distance of 10 miles, to see if I could obtain any tidings or see any tracks of them. On my arrival, Mr Woods, the publican, told me they had not passed, but that if he saw them he would lock them up and feed them, sending me word of the same. On my: return I got a messenger to make every inquiry in the opposite direction, viz.. towards Messrs Mackay's and Campbell's stations, on towards the Waitoa and Thames rivers, all inquiries of •!which proved fruitless. I then made up my mind (at great inconvenience to my employers and loss to myself) to walk into Hamilton, whichl did on the Sunday, and judge of my surprise, consternation, and indignation to find that they had both been apprehended by the police and committed to the Auckland In dustrial School for 5 years; that they were both sent away the day before without the police making the slightest attempt to communicate with their father in any way, although they knew where I was working as well as I do my self. They took with them money to the amount of 28s. One pound note and 8s wrapped in it. It i 3 said that -my children were nearly naked. I can provje the boy took with him a coat and waistcoat, one pair of boots, two pairs socks, one felt hat. The girl took one pair boots, two frocks, four pairs cotton stockings, one chemise, one pair drawers, one hat, jacket, and cloak; all the above new last Christmas. The day the children left I gave the boy a good thrashing for telling me an un truth, and that was the only cause he could have for leavirg. I was kind to them, and they had abundance of food. Di you not. Mr Editor, think this a heartless affair that I should be de prived of my children companions for five years without the slightest trouble been taken to have their father's attendance in court. By insertiag this letter, or part, as you think right, you will be conferring a great favour on a bereaved and troubled father. The above, I can take my solemn oath, is true in every respect.—Yours, truly, George Thompson, Blacksmith, Messrs J: and C. Gould's, Wiata, Piako. [The case is one that demands inquiry by the proper authori ties. No doubt the Inspector will ascertain the part the police took in the matter.—Ed. E.S.J

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

CHRISTCHURCH, this day, FIRE :. LOSS £600.

A fire occurred in St. Asaph-street last night, totally destroying the premises of Mr Buchanan, occupied as a dwelling and boarding-house. It was insured in the Union for £600.

GISBORNE, this, day.

THE LATE DISTURBANCE.

The case of the Crown v. Lawrence and others, in which the latter, as manager for the late Captain Read, is charged with for cibly entering the dwelling-house of C. T. Cribb on the 26th ult., occupied the Cqu._ until twelve last night, and is continued to-day. The evidence of the sergeant of police shows that the case is nothing like so serious as telegraphed by the Press Agency. No bloodshed is imminent, and many dis turbances have [occurred here more serious, than this one. The " Herald" says the account as forwarded to the papers of the colony is exaggerated, and calculated to bring the town into bad repute. The case is likely to last all day. Many native troubles are looming since Captain Reads death. The Maoris hold a large meeting to-day to consider what titles they £shall repudiate.

EVENING STAR WEDNESDAY, AIARCH 6



GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. LATEST MINING. Alburnia.—The manager is now taking down the reef in the drive west from No. 1 Avinze, No. 3 winze is sunk to a depth of 83 feet. Sons of. Freedom. —The reef on the battery level is three feet wide, aud shows a little gold. The contract fcr the extension of the Sons of Fl-eedom main tunnel is making small progress owing to tho hard nature of the ground; the crushing at the battery looks fairly, but is expected to improve in a day or two ; 3 cwt of specimen stone is on hand. SIIAREMARKET. Moanatairi, 60s ; Prince Imperial, 20s. Newdick, of the Kuranui Hiil tribute, crushed 15 tons, for 22 ozs. A meeting of the water tupply was held last-night, when Mr Hume gave notice of motion that tenders be called for a loan of £3000. - A portion of the Opera Company open here on Friday. WELLINGTON, this day. DROWNING OF MR ALEX. REID. Mr Alexander Reid, journalist, formerly editor of the "New Zealand Times," and latterly on -.he staff of the Christchiu-ch "Press," disappeared mysteriously from the steamer Taupo last night, on the avay from Lyttelton to Wellington. He was last seen at 9 p.m. looking over the bulwarks. He appeared in low spirits, and was talking to himself. Half-an-hour later he had dis appeared. The ship was searched, but there was no sign of him. It was blowing hard, but not enough to make it probable that he was pitched overboard. He was on his way to Auckland. FIRST TRAIN TO WANGANUL The first through train between Foxton aid Wanganui was run this morning. (PRESS AGENCY.) WELLINGTON, this day. MR ALEXANDER REID SUPPOSED DROWNED. Captain Andrew, of the Taupo, reports to the police that Mr Alexander Reid, the well known journalist, came on board at Lyttel ton, paying his passage for Auckland. He was last seen .about half-past 10 last night, when oil' Kaikouras, when he was missed. The ship was searched, but he could not be found. WELLINGTON, this day. NEW ZEALAND HARBOUBS. The Government has arranged with Sir John Coodo to come to New Zealand at once and visit all the harbour- in the colony, and report upon them. The invitation was sent by telegram, and he replied accepting. MR LARNACH'S RESIGNATION. It was arranged that Mr Larnach would resign his portfolio and seat before leaving Auckland by the mail steamer, and it is assumed that his resignation of his portfolio has been posted. His resignation of his seat in the House will be placed in the hands of a friend, who will exercise his discretion as to when it shall be scut to the Speaker. It is understood that Mr C. S. Reeves, late Mayor of Dunedin, will contest Mr Larnach's seat in the Ministerial interests. TAUPO, this day. SNOW STORM—ASCENT OF TON GAKIRO. There was a severe snow storm here yesterday. Messrs Murray and Carrick, of the Thames, attended the ascent of Tongariro, but were turned back by na tives, and arrived here last night. The natives feel annoyed at these clandestine attempts to ascend the mountain. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. DISTRUCTIVEFIRE. * ' At four o'clock this morning a boarding house adjoining Mapleson's Southern Hotel was destroyed by fire. Several buildings iv the vicinity had a narrow escape. DUNEDIN, this day. Appended are the nominations for the Champagne Stakes of 1878, for two-year olds, witli a sweepstake of lOsovs. each, with lOOsovs. added; colts, Sst lOlbs ; fillets, Sst Tibs. No allowances for geldings; six furlongs : D. O'Brien's b f Fcnella, by Flying Dutchman—Novice; W. Walters' br c, by Isaac Walton —Slander; W. Walter.' br c, hy Traducer—Yatterina ; W. C. Delaniaiu's br c by Blue Boy—Miss Flat; Henry Goodman's br cby Traducer — Gazelle ; Notworthy's br c by Traducer— Penseros ; D. O. Webb's eh f by Knottiugly —Tandrum; D. O. Webb's eh c by Traducer—Ada; D. O. Webb's br f by Traducer—Belle of the Isle; W. F. Kitchin's b f by Traducer—Gilda ; J. Stephenson's eh c Messingham, by Cas sialauns—Envy ; W. Seal-right's b c Blue Gown, by Blue Boy—Chatter; L. R. Thomas Pollock's b c by Bothwell —Longback; Thomas Pollock's b c by Traducer— Lady Ellen-; J. W. Mallock's b c by Blue Boy—Spritsail; J. M. Mallock's bf by Albany—Gossip ; H. J. Lance's b f by Traducer—Marie Theresa ; D. Corran's eh g by Stormbird—Frolic. The following are the principal amounts received in stakes by owners at the recent races:—R. Ray, £1,005; G. G. Stead, £377; H. Redwood, £260; J. M. Malloch, £200; D. O'Brien, £172; J. F. Kitching, £165 ; R. Mason, £150. Mr Reynolds has sent in his resignation as a member of the House of Represen tatives. CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND. Mails will Closk as U_rni_ii.— For Thames, this day, at 5,30 p.m.; and to morrow, at 3.30 p.m. and 5,30 p.m. For Waiheke and Cororuaudel, per Argyle, on Friday next, at 2.30 p.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, this day, at 1 p.m. For Waiwera, Warkworth, and To Arai. per Annie Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. Per Hero, to-morrow, as follows : For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Australian Colonies, at 11 a.m. For United Kingdom, via Suez and South ampton, for letters specially addressed, at 11 a.m. For United Kingdom, via Brindisi, and late letters for Sydney aud Melbourne, at 11.15 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 9.30 a.m. For Gisborne, per Go-ahead, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Provinces, per Hawea, to-morrow, at 3.15 p.m. For monov orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 2.15 p.m. Late letters till 3.20 p.m. For Tail _a, per Mana, to-morrow, at 5 p.m. For Kussell and Kawakawa, per Taupo, on Monday next, at 3 n.m. For Russell, Wangaroa.andMongonui.perlonn, on Monday next, at 1 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taranaki, on Tuesday next, at 10.55 a.m. For Australian Colonies, Batavia, Singapore, China, and Japan, via Torres Straits, per s.s. Australia,' immediately after her arrival from Honolulu. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster. The Operatic Concert Company will con sist of the SignorasCaranti Vita and Venosta and Signora Paiadini, Camero, and. Berzoni. M. Carron will act as conductor, and play violin solos, and Mr Turrell will preside at the piano. Ben Allah has taken the Odd Fellows' Hall at Wellington. NuT 1 5 E All Persons having Claims against th& undersigned are hereby requested to forward the same to him without delay. A. SOMERVILLE, Queen-street, Onehunga. Match 6,1878. THORNTON. SMITH. AND FIRTH'S PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale) Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. 50'_ rown Brand Flour, __ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. &. per ton 16 0 0 16 10 0 17 0 0 T.S.&F. Canterbury Brand 15 0 0 15 10 0 16 0 0 Meal for Pig-feed .. 710 0 Sharps 710 0 .. .. " Bran 6 0 0 Fowl Wheat .. .. Is. to Is. (id, per bushel. The above prices include sacks and bags; sacks and bags not rein.rnable. Terms: Cash. February 11,1877. _



SPECIAL CABLEGRAM. CRES WELL, tho Lunatic, declared the e_al ARTHUR ORTON. RTHUR US-TON may be seen TO NIGHT, at the Albert Hall, for ls. LIFE SIZE. rpiCHBOKNE THIAL.—This Court case _____ ia unrivalled in tho legal annals of the world. GO and SEE POOit ARTHUR. m v l t i o n. Wanted, Lady Teacher for Girl's School at Kawakawa, Bay of Islands.—Further particu lars otiice of Civil Commissioner, Princes-street, between 1 and 2 p.m. Must be proficient in music WANTED, two good Carpenters for the East Coast; good wages, passage paid.—Apply this office, or Thames Hotel. WANTED, Apartments, three or four Rooms, furnished.—J. P., Star office ANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Sloinan. top of Grafton Road, third house below Wesieyan Chapel. WANTED, a situation as Wet Nurse. Apply at this office. XI7ONDEREUL Fresh Bargains. —Par- V T ticulars in a day or two.—W. 11. Dam pier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. WANTrD, fo" the c untry, an active Man; one accustomed to fellmongery ni-eferred.—J. F. Stewart, next City Club Hotel, Shortland-street. _sji__g. W~~ ANTED" an Errand Boy.—Apply to Misses McLaughlin, Shortland-street. XS7ANTED, a Clothing Hand.—Apply V? Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 92, Qucen-stra.t, Auckland. ANTED, a good Off-bearer.—Apply Kean and Jenkins, Victcria-street. W~A_-TT_D73OO yards of Pitchers j good price given, cither at the quarry or delivered at the street.—Apply to Thos. Jones, Vincent-street. WANTED, ah active clean Boy.— H. McNaughtou, Butcher, Victoria street^ WANTED, respectable Girl 14 to 15 years.—Apply to Mrs Cashel, Exonia House, Hobson-street, WATED, a Boy for the Workshop ; one used to the trade preferred.—W. J. Offer and Co., Bootmakers, Queen.street. WANTED, a good Cook and Laun dress ; references required.—Apply to L. D. Nathan ami Co., Shortland-street. WANTED, immediately, a Cooper for Poverty Bay ; constant workandiegulai wages. - Parnell and Boyiau, Gisborne. ANTED, 2 or 3 Apprentices.—Apply Branston fr. Forster, Albert street. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 15 years of age to make herself genei ally useful ; references required. — Mrs Cleal Karangahape Road, near tho Windmill. WANTED, good Groom, 15 Female Servants (gentlemen's families town and country), Ploughman, Hotel Female .Ser vants, Nursogirls, single Men to milk, garden, Sec— Hannaford's Registry, Queen-stroet. WANTED, a First-class Man Cook is desirous of obtaining a situation in a Hotel in Waikato; good references.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, several experienced General Servants, Cook and Laundresses; re ferences required.—E. Henry's Registry, Short land-street. VOLUNTEER LAND SCRIP.— I am a Buyer.—J. M. Lennox, Estate A^ent, Queen-street. ANTED to Let, one or two Furnished Rooms, with use of piano ; a lady pre ferred.—For address apply this oitlce. ANTED, a good General Servant,— Mrs. Bat_cr, Grafton Road. WANTED, a Shingler.—Apply at the Building to G. Morris, close to the Cattle Market. WANTED, a respectable Servant, about IS or 19 yea.is of age, for a small family ; one accustomed to children preferred.—Apply P. Lamgac, Graham-street. ANTED, for a Farm in Waikato, a Female Servant; dairy and family small; without good references do not apply. —3, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Miss Alexander, Epsoni. ANTl_lT^to~lLet, in Parnell, a six roomed CoUage, with every conve nience.— RichardJCeals^ WANTED, a Captain to take a vessel to Levuka, Fiji.—Apply R. & R. Duder, orth Shore. Wf ANTED, Purchasers "for all descrip- VV tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ngs, Joiner's Work. &c, at Prices to meet tho times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Homsmp. Manager. TITAN TED, to Sell, 100 Pieces, from Vt No. 30 to 110, Black Silk Wove Edge Velvet at less than cost price. — W. Byre, Enniskillin House, Victoria-street. WANTED, fj Working Men to know the Public Baths, (Hot, Cold, and Shower), will open tho first week in March; charges Cd and ls. Those in want of Furniture can have every description of Household Requisites at cost price, or on weekly payments o make room to fit up tho Baths.—Cheap Fur ttire .Mart, Victoria-street tiast. ANTED, a General Servant ; no washing.—Enquire this office. WANTED, a smart clean Lad, to wait at table.—C. Burton, Queen-street. WANTED, a Boy. — Branston and Forster, Albert-street. ANTED-to Let, 4 Furnished Rooms, in an 8-roomed house, Upper Queen street. No lodgers or children.—Cheap Fur nitureiMart^Vlctoj^ia^streetJfast. WANTED Known, that D. Com.a. is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Maerials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &a., &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards Cus tom-house-street^^ WANTED, three or four good Bench mem—A^erdeen^c^t_Factory: ___ WANTED ! WANTED !—Wanted to Sell (cheap). 22 kegs of Nails, only 2d lb, 2Jin., 2Jin., and 3in.; also 20 sacks of Haricot Beans, only 2d lb, 71bs for ls; New Cheese, only Cdlb; Canary Seed, 6d lb, -lbs for lid; Candles 61bs for 5s 3d ; Rood Tea, 2s lb ; Tin Pepper Boxes, Id and 2d each ; Camp Oven Lids, only Id lb.—H. Wat is, Pitt-street. Good Onions 91bs for Is. WANTED, Cash Purchasers to know that I sell at Town Prices, and supply superior articles, especially Teas, my superlative mixture at 35.. per lb. is a treat. I have a good Family Tea at 23; Refined Sugars from 4_d per lb. Coffee roasted and ground 011 the premises fresh daily. Try my Assam Tea, the best value in Auckland.—W. S. Collins, Family Grocer, Manukau Road. Parnell. 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. GAZETTE INBaNKRUPICY. IN THE SUPR*EME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of Hugh Dunn, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that at the First Meeting of Creditors of the said Hugh Dunn, held this day, Thomas Macffarlane, of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, was elected Credi tors' Trustee in the Estate -of the said Hugh Dunn; and that the said Thomas Macffarlane has. in writing, intimated to the Registrar his acceptance of the said office. Dated at Auckland, this 6th day of March, 1878. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. 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, onMONOAY, April Bth, 1878, 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 Buoks will be Closed from March 25th to April Bth. 1878. both days inclusive: By order of the Directors. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. Auckland, March 6th, 187-8. ■ mO BUILDERS AND CAKPENTERS TENDERS will be received up to SATUR DAY, the 9th instant, for the Erection of Two storey Wooden Building in Drake-street. Plans, &c, at James Bal__n.i__'_, Drake htreet.



Xf. LOU R ! JI'LOUBI Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGill, Hassell, J. T. Evans and _o In sacks, 50s and 100s. !.. TONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. S3" Tbe best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents--B. TONKS & CO. Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS Se CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO mo MERCHANTSAND IMPORTERS. The undersigned is prepared to act as Agent for any Auckland Firm desirous of establishing an Agency in this Town, or for any patented manufactures. This would obviate the neces sity of periodical visits of Travellers and its consequent attendant expenses. Good Show Room for Samples. ARTHUR S. J. AITHFULL, General Agent.. Office, Brougham-street, New Plymouth, December 19. SEWING MACHINES 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. • . __._ IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR BACK, FOB SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottace, Sec, thereon.! For further particulars, apply to JOHN BUCHANAN, Shortland-street; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street. ■VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. MANUFACTURE OF 200 SETS OF POINTS and Crossings. Public Works Office, Wellington, 27th February, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this of_.ee, until noon on WEDNESDAY, the 27th March, 1878, for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Pubhc Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Ten der for Points and Crossings." Plans and speci fications may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, In vei-cargill, and Wellington. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be re ceived if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of tho same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at any of the above-named offices by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in town where the tender is lodged ; such cheque to bo specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any ten der will not necessarily be accepted. By command. _,_._ JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. T7AIPARA-PUNUI RAILWAY. HELENSVILLE WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT. Public Works Office, Auckland, 6th March, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office till noon of THURSDAY, 21st March, 1878, for Construction of tho necessary Works for the Helensville Station Water Supply. Plans, Specification, and Conditions can be seen at this Office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) JAME3 STEWART, District Engineer. TTAIPARA.PU_.UI RAILWAY. No. 8, Station Eirildings Contract. Public "Works Office, Auckland, 6th March, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office till noon on THURSDAY, 21st March, 1878, for the Erection of a 4th Class Station Master's House at Pokeno and Huntley Railway Stations. Plans, specifications, and conditions can be seen at this office. The lowest or any tender not recessarilly accepted. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. TXTATER SUPPLY CONTRACT. HER MAJESTY'S GAOL, AUCKLAND. Public Works Office, Auckland, 6th March, 1878. Written Tenders will bo received at this Office till noon of THURSDAY, 21st March, 1878, for Construction of the necessary Works for Supply ing ri.M. Gaol, Auckland, with Water. Plans, Specifications, and Conditions, can bo seen at this office. Tho lowest or any Tender not necessarily accep e g .- gncd) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. WORKING MEN'S CLUB. The Committee having met with so much en couragement have decided to open abouttho middle of March. Members mining before then will have the privilege of attending th- opening ceremony, which will bo of a very interesting character. Rules and Cards of Membership— 10s, 6s, and 4s—are now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. Heslop, Tho 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. ARTHUR STEUART FAITHFULL, LAW STATIONER, ACCOUNTANT, AND GENERAL AGENT Bills Collicctkd. Office: BROUGHAM-STREET. Agent for.Heeles, Mcßeath & Co., Dunedin. "VTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING Im. COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that, in compliance with a requisition signed by Shareholders, re presenting not less than two-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 the present Directors to resign, and elect new Directors. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager, Auckland, 6th March, 1878. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). Tho price of Coke is now 20s per ton, atitbe Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 6J bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. ULD REEKIE.—View from tbe Castle —Princes-street—High School—Post-office (cost £120,000)—Carlton Hill—Castle from th© Grass Market—West Row—Burns' and Scott's Monuments—John Knox's House.—Clifford's Grand Exhibition, in the Albert Hall, TO NIGHT. BONNIE DUNDEE !—Battle of Killie crankie—The Mound where Dundee Fell- Soldier's Leap—The Pass—The Five Ben-y-Gloes. -CLIFFORD'S, TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT!! TONIGHT! U MACBETH ! MACBETH !—Dunkeld and its vicinity—Birnam Wood—Th© Witches' Famous Prediction—The Cauldron— The Rumbling Bridge—Old Hurtley Castle—The Ancient Cathedral—Duchess of Athol's Resi dence—Silver Fir Tree—Falls—Dead Walk- Hermitage Bridge — Birnam and Falls—Loch CiimJe-_At CLIFFORD'S, Albert Hall, TO NIGHT. M Q COTS'WHA HAE."—Go and See 0 the Scene of Wallace's Triumphs at Stirling Castle—Wallace's Mon mentandAbbey- Craig. —At CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBI • TION. Albert Hall, TO-NIGHT.



TTELENSVILLE ANNUAL RACES. Friday, March Bth, IS7S. In consequence of Nomination': for Handicaps, &c, not being filled up according .o advertisement, the Programme has been revised as follows : - Judge Thomas Deacon. Committee: Mr. P. McLeod I ■ Mr. Foster Mr. Turner I Mr. Mr. Downer. Starter: Mr. Andrew Bonar. C-ERK OF THE SCALES : CLERK OF THE COURSE . Mr. J. Foster. Mr. A. McLeod. Treasurer: Mr. J. Hands. f Handicapper : Captain Handley. MAIDEN PLATE of S soys. Second horse save his stakes. For all horses which have never won an advertised race. Weight for age. Distance, i% miles. RAILWAY STAKES cf 12 soys. Second horse save his stakes. Distance, ij^ mlies. Weight for age. For all horses the bona fide property 3 months previous to day of entry of settlers residing north of Henderson's Mill. Entrance, 1 soy. HELENSVILLE HANDICAP of 20 soys. Second horse to receive 5 Soys. out of stakes. Nomination, 1 soy. Acceptance, 1 soy. Distance, 2 miles. • Open to all comers. MAORI RACE of 5" soys. Second horse to save his stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Catch weights. For all horses bona fide property of Maoris. Entrance, 10s. Post entry. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 10 soys. Second horse 2 soys. Distance, 2 miles ; over 8 flights of hurdles, 3 feet 6 inches high. PONY RACE of 8 soys. Second horse, 1 soy. Dis tance, 1 mile; heats. Ponies not to exceed 14 hands 2 inches. Top Weight, 10 stone. 7 lbs. allowed for every inch under 14 hands 2 inches. CONSOLATION of—. RULES. Three horses to start in all races, or no race. Decision of the Committee in all cases to be final. Protests must be accompanied with £1, which will be forfeited should the protest not be sustained. Nomination for Helensville Handicap and Hurdle Race to close on Thursday, March 7th, 1878, at Helensville, at 7 p.m. Weights declared at 9 p.m. General Entries on March 7th, 1878. EDWIN B. E. TURNER, Hon. Sec. WATEIIWORKS TURNCOCK. Town Clerk's Office, March _. 1878. The City Council will receive applications until noon of WEDNESDAY, 13th instant, for the services of a Competent Tradesman as TURNCOCK iv charge of the Waterworks. Salary at the rale 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 FUNIOR CLERK. Town Clerk's Office, March _, 1878. The City Council will receive applications until noon of WEDNESDAY, 13th instant, for a JUNIOR CLERK; must writo 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 canvassing members of Council will be disqualified. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. m~O BUILDERS. AUCKLAND RETAIL BRANCH NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. The time for receiving Tenders for the Erec tion of Premises for the New Zealand Clothing Factory Cpmpany is EXTENDED up to 10 a.m. on THURSDAY, the 7th of March. Plans and specifications to be seen at the office of EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect, Queen-street. BOUNTY OF COROMANDEL. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of the Coromandel County Counci, will be held, at the Court House, Coromandel on MONDAY, the 11th day of March, 1878, at 1 o'clock noon. J. H. HARRISON, Secretary. \\T 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 dow-i right-of way. jprtQK —FOR SALE, Farm of 156 acres, cW-VO--. partly improved, 50 acres bush, House of 3 rooms, &c, 20 miles from Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent. Shortland-street. -CI ' _ t0 £100° LENT > on Building Society cvJL\/ principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. FOR SALE, in Symonds-street, a large Dwelling-house, with freehold allotment, 66 x 330 feet. Price, £450. Terms very easy.— S. Yaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. FOR SALE, a Brick and Tile-making Machine in good working order; can be seen working.—Apply at this office. fi ROOERY Busiuess For Sale ; a very V_JT 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 b« sold very cheap, owner leaving the Colony ; also a very large Open Pleasure Boat, capable of carryinj. 40 persons. —W. P. Featherstone, North Shore. "VTORTH SHORE.—For Sale, a bargain, F% that beautifully-situated and well-built Residence adioining tho Devonport Hall. The position is unequalled on the Shore, being close to the water's edge, and yet sheltered • om al bleak winds. The Garden is well stocked with Fruit and Ornamental Trees. The property is better known as having been the residence of the lato Mr David Burns. Apply on the premises.—W. P. Featherstone. £*i}Af*_ —HOUSE of 6 rooms, wash-house 3& _h \f. with copper, coal-hole, range, &c, good well, allotment 66 x 1086, fenced and planted, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4_»_>Cfcf_ —2* ACRES GOO~D LAND, 7 acres t*rVJv. in grass and crops, 1 acre orchard and garden, all fenced, jilenty 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. I<fS>-§ ACRE FARM, 17 miles from OJL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad ioining. Price, £270.—5. 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. 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. TO LET, Two Rooms, unfurnished, in town.—Enquire at E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. TO LET, a Dwelling-house in Waterloo Quadrant, opposite Government House.— Apply to Williams & Co., Fort-street. TO LET, a Furnished Bedroom fanp Sitting-room in N elson-street,—Apply this Office. ' -_?"! TK. —FIVE-ROOMED and two- 4 0# roomed Houses for Sale, two miles from Queen-street, close to Railway Station, half-an-acre of ground. £25 deposit; balance by instalment.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. . "Tfc^^ —FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE, £l^-}- off" Upper Queen-street, for Sale. Excellent well. £25 deposit; balance as may be agreed upon.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. -_?*.M —FOR SALE, Substantially .-s»;s_34 f \V. built Cottage of 5 rooms and kitchen, with freehold corner allotment, 66x100 feet, fenced, tile drained, and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, excellent view.--S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. . f.O LET, to Shops iv Oueen-street oppo- J_ site Vulcau Lane.—Appy Manager Bank New South Wale 3! XjILLERSLIE HOUSE & GROUNDS, TO LET, the above Beautiful Property. Houae, 12 rooms; 26 acres L_.nd; Fruiiful Orchard, &c. . . B. TONKS & CO. 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 tho men art out on strike. In the interests of the trade,"you are -requested not to accept the proffered employment. ELWIN B. DICKSON, DRAFT-MAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled, Engrossing, &c. Address: Rkgknt-street, Grabton ;or care of Mr. E. Way te, or of Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-street.



VaUNG MEN'S CHR'ISTIA -*- ASSOCIATION. MR. C. A. ROBERTSON, Of the Grammar School, Will deliver a j_ECTURE. in the Lecture Hall, On FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, Bth March, 1878. Subject: MOHAMMEDAN CONQUEST AND RUSSIAN AGRESSION. Admission, ls. Proceed, on behalf of Association. "JO" 0 T~~ ~I C E. One Pony Bay Mare (having been rm ning on my Land) branded D on near shoulder, twc white spots, one each side, if not claimed within fourt en days from date hereof, will be sc_d to defray expenses. JOHN McGHNTY. . Maraiti, „ih March, 1378. T^TEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING _!_. COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have this day made a Call (the fifth) of Sixpence per Share on the Capital of the Company, payable to tho Manager, at the Registered Office of the Company. No. 14, Insurance Buildings, Auck land, on W_DNESDAY,.I3tI. March, IS7S. JOHN R. It ANDERSON, Manager. Auckland 22nd February, 1573. LBURNIA GOLIT"MINING COM PANY (REGISTERED). The Transfer Books will bo CLOSED from noon on TUESDAY, the sth instant,until noon on FRIDAY, the Bth instant, when a Dividend of TEN SHILLINGS per Share will be payable at tbe Company's Office. H. N. GARLAND, Manager. Auckland. Ist March, 1878. T O C A L TESTIMON V PULVERMA CHER'S PATENT GALVANIC CHAIN-BANDS, BELTS, AND BATTERIES (RECENTLY IMPROyED). Vital energy, it is -well known, depends upon the normal functions of the nervo-electric fluid governing the whole economy ; any deficiency thereof in the system manifests itself, according to the locality, hy a variety of troublesome ail men's, such as Indigestion Li Vev Complaints Neuralgia - Sciatica Deafness . Writer's Cramp Loss of Voice Asthma Bronchitis Paralysis Epilepsy Rheumatism Gout . Constipation Local Debility General Debility Female Complaints Mental and Physical Functional Disorders Weakness &c, &c., &c. This is no conjecture, but an established scientific fact, and it must be admitted that PULVERMACHER'S GALV-.NIC CHAIN BANDS, by supplying this electrical deficiency, constitutes nature's most congenial curative in the ailments referred to, embodying a host of remedies in one. Thirty years'successful exDerience has proved the marvellous remedial powers of these appli ances, even in cases defying ordinary treat ment. Tha following is spontaneous and remark able :— "Auckland, November 26,1877. "Dear Sir,—l have been a great sufferer from Lumbago—in fact, for the last 6_. years I have not been free from it for one minute ; and to make things worse, about two years and nine months since Neuralgia of the Bladder set in ' which has been dreadfully painful and trouble some. I saw a short time since your advertise ments in reference to Pulvermacher's Galvanic Bands, and the cures affected by them, and" being averse to takina: medicine for these com plaints, I determined to try one. The result has f^een something wonderful, the Neuralgia in the Bladder left me in a week (mostly in the morn ing, I could scarcely crawl out of bed for it), and the Lumbago is very nearly gone (it has been of such long standing that I never expected to get any better), and instead of my life been made miserable by these pains, I feel almost like another man. You are perfectly at liberty to publish this if you think lit, and perhaps it may be the means of some other unfortunate sufferer gaining relief. " 1 am, yours truly, "James Slator. " G. Aickin, Esq., Chemist, "Queen-street, Auckland." Sole Agent : A ice: IN, THE PHARMACY, Queen-street, Auckland. "TVPSW ZEALAND GENERAL COM _LI MISSION AGENCY, Norgkove Buildings, Clark's Place, BISHOPSGATE-STREBT, WITHIN. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his friends and the public, generally that he has commenced business at the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping and Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of the ocal wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a position to offer special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atten^ tion. London. November 16. 1876. LOST, between Auckland and Parnell, part of Diamond Reward at this office. i LOST, between Pitt-_treet and Eden Crescent, a pair of Spectacles.—Finder please return same to Mr Peacock, Optician, Shortland-street. T " O. G. T. The Members of "The Sea Nymph Lodge, No. 70," will hold a LODGE MEETING in the Alexandra-street Lodge-room, TO-MORROW EVENING, at 7.30. Members of other Lodges in the City are invited to attend. G. H. JONES, Secretary. 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. TO LET, ill Queen-street, that Central Shop now in the occupation of W. J. Offer & Co., Bootmakers. Rent low.—Apply oh the premises. T> E R S O N A L. To Auckland Advertisers. In order to be in a, position to do full justice to Auckland Advertisers, AN OFFICE OF THE "NORTHERN ADVOCATE' Has been permanently established in STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, Queen-street, auckland (Next Mr. Buckland's Offices), Where Communications m. y be addressed. LARGEST COUNTRY CIRCULATION. Lowest Advertising Rates. FRIDAY, MARCH 8. THE HAY MA R X E T. T^OR SALE, on Friday next, March 8, THE WELL-KNOWN CLYDESDALE . ENTIRE HORSE, "YOUNG LOCHRAZAN," . By " Old Lochrazan," out of an Imported Mare Grandsire, " Old Lord Clyde." "Young Lochrazan" is-rising eight years old, and is a sure foal getter; and has never been beaten when shown. ALFRED-BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, MARCH 8. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c, &c. &C. THE Subscribers will hold their usual Furniture Sale at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, Bth inst., at 11 o'clock. SAMUEL COCHRANE & CO. Auctioneers :■ .■ FRIDAY, MARCH g THE HAYMAR XE T. Xf-OR SALE, on Friday next, March.B, Harness Hoists. Wagon Cart, Trollys, saddles and Bridles, Tables. Bedsteads, Stretchers, Cooking Uteiails, Sundries,, belonging to A. Barnwell. : ALFRED BUCKLAND.