'nor American supreme bodies until their dispute is satisfactorily arranged. Brother French moved an amendment to the effect that this meeting approves of tjie course adopted by the Grand Lodge at its last two sessions in remaining under the jurisdiction of the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the World. Some discussion on various matters took place, and several amendments were pro posed, but fell through in consequence of no one being willing to second them. Brother Cole's resolution and Brother -French's amendment were then put to the meeting, when 47 voted in favour of the resolution, and 36 for the amendment, which was declared to be lost. The resolution which has been carried provides for one Grand Lodge for this colony, composed of the present two Grand Lodges of New Zealand, and having jurisdiction over the whole of the colony, •without connection with either the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of America, or the JRight. Worthy Grand Lodge of the World. The' meeting concluded shortly after ten o'clock, with a vote of thanks to the chair man.

CRICKET.

Australia v. Auckland..

This matcli, the anticipation of which has monopolized the attention of our cricketers for the last month, was commenced to-day in the Domain, the Eleven of Australia being arrayed against 22 of the local talent. The game began at half-past twelve. Messrs Kice and Clark are the umpires, and Earl and Nicholson scorers. The Auckland captain, Mr Robinson, won the toss, and elected to take the bat, sending in Lankham and Gleeson to the bowling of Kendall (left arm) and Spofforth, the former trundling a maidento Gleeson to startwith. Blackham ■was at his well-known place behind the •wickets; Spofforth standingpointto Kendall, •and Bailey to Spofforth. Murdock short-leg, Horan long stop, A. Bannerman mid-off, C. Bannerman cover point, Boyle mid-on, Garrett long-on, and Gregory short slip. Spofforth with his second ball sent Lank ham about his business: 1-0-0. Wood came in and Kendall bowled another maiden off Spofforth's second ball of tho next over ; the newcomer made 2 by a nice drive to the off. A shooter in Kendall's next bowled Gleeson: 2-2-0, who was followed by Swanson. "Woods played a maiden from Spofforth very nicely. Off Kendall's first to Swanson a leg bye was run. In Spofforth's next Swanson hit one to leg, forwhich three were run,but only two were scored, as the umpire gave "one short." Kendall bowled another maiden, and then Wood hit Spofforth for 2to long-on. In Kendall's next Swauson got a snick for 2 in the slips. These were the first runs scored off this bowler. Spofforth bowled a maiden. Swanson got a nice drive off Kendall right along the carpet for 1, and then hit Spofforth for 3 to long-leg, where there was no man. Woods, who had been playing very steadily, let out at and missed one of Kendall's, which clean bowled him; 3 for 14, last m*n 5. Kendall's style is very easy, but Spoflorth uses great exertion in hia bowling. Carter filled the vacant place, and played the two remaining balls of Spofforth's over. Kendall sent down a maiden to Swanson. Off the second ball of Spofforth's over, Blackham and all his field appealed for a. catch at the wicket, but Mr Rice gave it not out. Singularly enough a similar shout was raised two balls later, and this time the decision was "out." 4—15—0. Lynch came on, but had a most inglorious career. He gave a catch to point off his first, and was missed badly by Bailey, but the veiy next ball he gave another very easy one to Boyle at short mid-on. This was carefully held : 5-15-0. A cheer from the spectators greeted the appearance of Mr Yates at the wickets. At one o'clock there were about 1,000 persons on the ground. The wind was high, and it was threatening rain. At this juncture six maidens were sent down in succession. Yates played an over from Spofforth carefully ; and then in Kendall's next, Swanson, who had become Eet, and was playing very freely, was guilty of his'old fault, and was given out leg before wicket : 6—l5 —9. A. Whitaker ■was next man, and hit viciously at the remaining ball of Kendall's over. He did not succeed this time, \ui got a nice one to the off in Kendall's next; a maiden from Spofforth to Yates having intervened. Blackham's wicket - keeping was a treat to witness. He stopped nearly everything that passed the batsman, leg- Bhooters and bumpy ones coming all alike to him. Whitaker got a single off Spofforth, and then Kendall delivered another maiden. Yates placed the first of Spofforth's beauti fully to long-on, and one was run. The men then got in two mind 3 about running a second, and as Yates ran and Whitaker refused to move, the former suffered : 7— 18 1. This misfortune -was keenly felt by the Aucklanders, who had booked Yates for a good innings, which he seemed fairly in the way of making., Mum ford was next, and after a leg-bye got a single off Spofforth past point. Whituker followed with another to long-on, and in Kendall's next got a third. The Australian field is rather curiously placed. They work without a long-leg, and have one man about iive yards from the batsma^h on the on ■side, and another very deep. The mid-off is placed about level with the wicket, and the short-leg at an angle of 45 with the crease, and about 12 yards off. Whitaker, •who played without any_ sign of nervous ness, had got four singles when he fell a victim to a bumpy one from Spofforth, which he put into Bailey's hands. Mumford succumbed to an ugly straight one from Kendall; and Curtia, who came next, was bo-K led the first ball. Grierson and Robin son were now in, and the light was very bad. A bye and a leg-bye were run, and ■were thankfully scored. Grierson got one 'Off " Spoff," and then Robinson ran a fear fully short one, which went straight to A. Bannerman, who, fortunately, did not pick It up clean. Grierson's next hit his leg, and the ball ran away. "How's that? exclaimed Blackman. "Run !" cried Robin son " never mind how it is ;" and run they did' to general applause. Grierson then got a nice two to long-leg off Kendall, and Robinson a sweet two to square-leg .off Spofforth, buthe was bowled the'next ball: 11 wickets for 31 runs, last man 3. Before ■another run was scored, Grierson was slick bowled by Kendall: 12—31—3. Cotton and Lawry now came together, but 2 o clock Slaving arrived, an adjournment was made for luncheon. Before the teams left the ground, the rain, which had been threaten ing all the morning, came down, and during luncheon rattled like hail on the coverings -of the tents. The luncheon was provided by Mr. Keane, of the Thistle Hotel, in first-class style, and both viands and attend ance were good. The spectators are much put to it to find shelter from the rain. Rain is still falling, and the game has not been resumed.

(PER "STAR" CARRIER PIGEON.)

The game was resumed at 3.20. The rain was still falling in a kind of Scotch mist, and the wicket looked very greasy. Xawiy was caught at point of the last ball of the first over. Cameron filled his place. Cotton played an over from Kendall with out scoring. Cameron hit Spoffortk's second ior one. which would have been two but for C. Bannerman's splendid fielding. Cotton followed this up with a double to leg the next ball. Cameron very foolishly ran him-elf out the next over—the ball was hit straight to a man. Buckland came in, and got a flukey 2 to leg hia first ball, following it up with a sincrle. Spofforth's nextwas a maiden. At 3.45 the game stands 13 for 40. 4 p.m.

Buckland was caught by Gregory at short slip : 15-40. C. Dacre was; next man. Cotton got a flukey single at point, and then two byes were run Cotton got another single. The Australian fielding, which had been very brilliant up to this time, was now less noticeable, eeveral balls being missed; Cotton hit Kendall for %

which were made into 3 by an overthrow. He hit up one of Spofforth's next, and was caught by A. Bannermau at mid-off: 16 for 47, last man 8. J. Russell is the next man, and he hits his first well to the off for 2. 4.10 p.m. Dacre and Russell are making a bit of a stand. 50 is up on the board, and Dacre has just hit a pretty 2 past the bowler. Blackham's wicket-keeping is superb, He has not got the show of Pooley, but aapears nearly if not quite as effective. Spofforth's fielding at point is very smart. Garrett has gone on to bowl at Kendall's end, and in his first over a treble bye was run. Russell hit Spofforth for 2, and soon afterwards Dacre got a 3 past the long-stop, and the next over a fine drive for the same number. (Auckland cheers). The maidens, which had been thick as peas in a pod before luncheon, were now few and far between. A bye brings up 70, amid renewed cheering. Dacre and Russell still in. 415 p.m. Dacre, after playing a capital innings of 13, was bowled by a "dodger from Garrett. 17 tor 72. Dacre was loudly applauded for his good play. Nolan (left hand) came next. Russell still playing well; he has got into double figures, and is still scoring. Nolan|broke his duck with a 2 past cover point, following it by a 1 past long-stop, and a flukey one to leg. A leg-bye brought up 80 ; immediately after which Nolan was bowled by Spofforth : 18 for 80 ; and things not looking quite so bad. ' , ; 4.30 p.m. Russell cut Garrett beautifully for 2, and a few balls later Philson was clean bowled by Spofforth. •19 for 84. Lublin, the next comer, was bowled first ball. T. Whewell was last man, and soon made one to the one. In Spofforth's next, Russell was cleverly stumped after a most patient praiseworthy innings of 15. He was deservedly applauded. The innings finished at 4.30 for a total of 85.

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GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. WIFE-BEATING.—ACCIDENT. The woman kicked by her husband was last night conveyed to the Hospital. She gives contradictory versions of the occur rence. Both were not very sober at the

time. The man Emmerson, injured through the Piako cage slipping, and jerking him a height of 15 feet, is doing well. It was a wonderful escape from the fate of Spiers, who was similarly jerked, and fell 450 feet.

The Thames cricketers have invited the Australians to one day's play here on Monday, as they cannot spare time for two days. The Coromandel club are to take part.

COROMANDEL, this day.

LATEST MINING.

The New Golden Pah manager applied for ten acres of the foreshore to-day fronting the Union Beach and Pah for licensed hold ings under the provision of the Mines' Act, 1877, which provides that where the boun dary of the goldfielde, being the sea, it shall be low water mark.

Tokatea tribute (Nicholl's and party) obtained a good haul of specimens. Bismarck.—lt is understood this Company is getting out good specimen stone. _ $3 WELLINGTON, this day.

ACCIDENT TO MR DOLMAN. Mr Dolman, owner of Shark, met with an awkward accident yesterday. He was riding a horse entered for the flack Hurdle- Race, when the animal struck a hurdle and fell heavily. Dolman was picked up, when it was. found that his collar bone was broken. & Last night Titania fell out of the Handi cap betting, and Danebury was made a hot favourite. He has entered for the Cup.

DUNEDIN. this day.

CIVIL SERVICE EXPENDITURE.

The " Star" urges the Government to take immediate steps to reorganise the Civil Service, and profit by the example of Victoria in curtailing the expendi ture.

The " Daily Times" i« likely to settle all actions brought by the late employes for summary discharge. At Palmeraton, Mary Wilson, under re mand for theft, made.-her escape from the lock-up, but was re-oaptured at Hampden in men's clothes.

DESPERATE PUGILISTIC EN COUNTER. Two navvies on the Waik ouati section of the Railway having a dispute, determined to fight it out. Lyons, one of the comba tants, getting his shoulder hurt, offered to give in, but Johnston, his opponent, refused. The fight continued, and in the subsequent struggle, Lyons fell over on his face, cutting it, and receiving such severe injuries as to necessitate his removal to the Dunedin hospital

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WELLINGTON, this day.. •^Arrived : Margaret Galbraith, from Glasgow and London, having made the passage in 85 days from London. She brings two passengers, and a full cargo.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. The following entries have been re ceived :— Great Autumn Handicap.—R, Ray's Danebury, Templeton, Titania, Bide-a-wee, Mufti; R. Farmer's Ngaro ; H. M. Good man's Chancellor, D. Jobbeins's Ratcatcher. G. Forger's Trump Card (3 years), Bribery (4 years); Redwood's Ariel (5 years), Puriri (4 years), Longlands (3 years), Mata (3 years), Pinfire (3 years), Orange Light ning, Waitai; W. Walter's Izaak Walton, Hippocampus, Venus Transit; J. Gilli gan's Songster, Nectar ; D. O'Brien's Luna ; J. Stevenson's Satirist; H. Driver's Obe ron ; C. F. Barker's Punga, Mereille, Stand ard-Bearer ; D. Cameron's Colleen; J. Sim's Maritana ; J. N. Mallock's Jangler, Foulplay. Handicap Steeplechase'.—S. J. Well's Shillelagh, Druid; J. Dawson's Ivanhoe; W. Swanson's Tommy Dodd ; R. Mason's Eclipse; T. Mackay's Bat, Banjo; L. Mackay's Mousetrap; J. H. Cairn's Cannon Ball. * .

AUCKLAND AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB.

The Steeplechase in connection with this Club which has been announced for some time back, came off in the Domain last evening, and attracted a large number of spectators, including the Atistralian Cricketing Team. Eight competitors ap peared at the starting post, who were sent aWay in their handicap terms by Messrs. Colson and King, who had previously marked out the course. The race which proved a very interesting one, resulted as follows :— K. Sliakespear, lOOsecs. start 1 C. Dacre, 20secs. ... 2 It. W. Duder, scratch 3 Also started : T. Henderson and J. Nolaa, 15sec. ; H. Hayr, 30secs. ; H. Davy and J. Forder, 40secs. Sliakespear was the favourite, it being generally thought that the handicapper had been too liberal to him. Dacre, however, was very nearly upsetting the pot. He ran very strongly, and was within seven yards of the winner at the finish. Nolan retired after the first round.

SULPHUR AT THE WHALE ISLAND.

We observe that Messrs Tunny and Pond who rSrty purchased Whale Island, are taking stems for the introduction of a new local industry, able We refer to the preparation of the sulphur obtained from Whale Island. Messrs Tunny and Pond are at present on the Island, making arrangements for digging the sulphur, which will be brought by trading vessels to fahoal

Bay, where retorting .'works are :to be erected immediately, tenders for the same having been already called for Iby Mr E. .tsaitley, architect. Tho building will cover a Bpace of 32 feet in length and 25 in Urtadth, and will be about 30 feet high.- The process of retorting consists in the ore being placed m large retorts, the fumes being allowed to escape into a large vaulted chamber, where they are tra^formed into flour of sulphur, which falls'on the floor. Provision has been made for melting the flour into bar sulphur. We may stato that no nuisance will be caused to residents in tho locality by the smell of sulphur; as the fumes, which contain the flour of sulphur, will not be allowed to esoape. This building ■which is to be erected now is only one of a number of similar structures which Messrs Tunny and Pond intend buildincr. Sulphur is largely used in the Australian colonies and New Zealand for sheep wash, and supplies of the article have hitherto been obtained from Eng land. The sulphur obtained at Whale Jfeland is universally admitted to be of superior Quality, and will bear favourable comparison with that imported into the colonies. We wish Messrs Tunny and Pond every success i» their venture, which we trust will be crowned with success.

The New Government Measures.

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(Fhom our own Correspondent)

WELLINGTON, this day. THE " Post" says :—" It is understood that measures for the readjustment of represen tation and extension of the franchise, pro mised by the Ministry, are in course of preparation^ We have reason to believe that the intended system of manhood suffrage will be something of this kind : — Before a person can be placed upon the general roll of electors he will require to have been resident six months in the Elec toral District for which he applies, to be registered. This system of registration, while practically conferring manhood suf frage on the settled population of every district throughout the colony, will at the same time prevent the floating or migratory class from exercising the same privilege. Another feature of the new system will be that all names on the roll of ratepayers will also be periodically placed on the general roll. With respect to the re-distribution of representation, we believe it is not contem plated to increase the present members of the House, but electorates should allot their representatives in proportion to popula tion."

As the return of Sir George Grey to Wellington is shortly expected, some of the citizens who are supporters of the principles of his policy, have prepared an address to him, in which, after expressing recognition of his services in the past, they request that he will consent to the. address. A public meeting is to be held here cb be leading political questions of the d»y.

The Wellington Races.

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(Per Press Agency)

WELLINGTON, this day. The attendance on the course was meagre. The weather is cold and cloudy, with sprinkling showers. The Governor arrived at 12.20., but there are not half-a-doaeu people an the Grand Stand. This is partly owing to the high charges to the lawn, stand, and paddock. Strong and general dissatisfaction is expressed. Hurdle Race. —Grey Monius, Victor, Shark, and Te W Thetumarania started. Victor took tha lead with a bad start, Momus second, Shark and Te Whetu marania last. The first hurdle was cleared in fine style, Momus baulked at the second. Victor was first past the Grand Stand, with a strong lead. At the sixth hurdle Shark baulked, and Grey Momus fell, and after picking himself up baulked at the 7th hurdle. Victor's long lead, and the way he cleared the hurdles gave him an easy race. Victor 1 Te Wheti 2 Shaik 3 Momus was nowhere. There are rather more bookmakers than anyone else on the lawn.

WELLINGTON, this day

ACCEPTANCES FOR THE RACES.

The acceptances for the following handi caps were declared last night after ten o'clock :—Flying Stakes—Ray'a Danebury, 9st 61bs; Hayward's Kakapo, 9sfc 91bs; Walters' Izaak Walton, Bst 121bs; Ray's Titania, Bst 21bs ; Walker's Glenary, 7et 71bs; Gilligan's Lady of the Lake, 7st; Gilligan's Stirabout, 6st lOlbs. Jockey Club—Ray's Danebury, 9st 41bs; Walters' Izaak Walton, Bst 71bs ; Renata Kawepo's Otupai, Bst; Ray'a Titania, 7»t 61bs; Gilligan's Songster, 7st Gibs; O'Hayard's Ouida, 7st; Redwood's Choke bore, 7st; Redwood's Wildfire, 63t 61bs ; Stout's Legacy, 6st; Gilligan'a Stanley, 6st.

4.4 p.m. Titania won the Flying Handicap. Time, lmin. 26secs.

4,15. Wellington Derby.—Trump Card, 1; Chokebore,* 2.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.

"LUCREZIA BORGIA/

Donrettis Opera Lucrezia Borgia was per foimed last night by the Italian Opera Com pany at the Theatre Koyal, and in spite of the unfavourable weather attracted a numerous audience. The cast was an exceedingly power full one. and ran as follows:—II Duco di Ferrara, Signor G. Cesari (basso), Gennaro, Signor E. Camero (tenor), Gubetta, Signor Tessada(baseq), Rustigftello, Signor Berzoni( baritone), Petrucclo, Signor Favas (tenor), Liverotto, Mr Ramsden (baritone), Vitellozo, Mr Lester (tenor), Mafflo Orsini, Signor Veno?ta (contralto), Luerezia, Signor Guadagiini (soprano). The potratiture of Lucrezia by the prinia donna was a sample or very high art, which was shewn as much in tho careful depicting of the extraordinary contra dictions in the character traits of the heroine as in the accomplishment of the splendid music with which the part is clothed. From first to last the role was sustained in all its lurid grandeur, and the audience, frequently testified their satisfaction. Signor Camero as Gennaro was completely successful in imparting the garb of reality to the representation. In the climax he acted well up to the prima donna,, and contri buted very much to the effective character ol the final scene. The Mafflo Orsini of Signora Venosta was a sparkling example of lyric talent. Her rendering of the'beautiful "IlSegretto" was one of the gems of the evening, and was rapturously encored. The part of the i >uke was well evolved by Signor Cesari, who hit off the characteristics of the inflexible potentate well, and sang the music wif;h gneat taste and finish. The performance altogether was highly success ful, the chorus and orchestra both bearing their share bravely. To night Gounod's famous opera of " Faust" will be produced, and for to-morrow Verdi's new opera " Aida" is announced.

WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT.

The weather for the week ending Saturday, 2nd February, has been remarkably cool and showery ; although tbe total amount of rainfall has been very small. The barometer, also, has been throughout the week singularly high. The barometic pressure (mean of morning and evening readings) has been 30.21 M, rising on the morning of the 28th January, and again at the same hour on the Ist February, to 30.259; after having fallen on the evening of the 27th January to 30.118. This contrasts very strongly with the corresponding week of last year, when the average was 29.660: the prevailing direction of the wind being then S.W. ; while this year it has been E. and N.E. The approximate mean temperature of the week is 64.9; with an average for the day of 70.9, and for the night of 58.5. These figures shew cooler days and warmer nights than those of last summer, the approximate mean beinar decidedly though not very greatly lowfr. The same observation refers also to the dew point.which has averaged for thew eek 57.3, or one degree below that of the corresponding week of 1877. The rainfall, although showers fell in six days out of the seven, has only amounted in all to 0.3*50, or about one-third of an inch ; it was a little more than this last year, or 0.435, falling upon four days. The air has been decidedly drier, having an average humidity of only 77 instead of 80. This humidity is measured by a scale extending from Ito 100. Most of the rain was observed to fall during the night and early morn ing ; nearly three-fourths of the entire amount being in the 24 hours, between midnight of the 28th and the same hour of the 29th. The wiDd has only varied very slightly from N. to N.E., and X., with an average velocity of 283 miles, .or 111 miles per hour. The very smallest daily return is that for the morning of the 20th, giving an average of only 5i miles p«r hour for the previous day, which was unfor unately the Regatta Day; tbe rain and the want of wind s«dly iuterferiug with the enjoyment of the holiday. The average amount of cloud has bemi 6.2. (measured by a scale extending from oto 10); that of the same week last year was 7.4. ' Eiavin B. Dickson, Meteorological Observer. Auckland Meteorological Station, February 7th, 1878.

SCRIPTURE GIFT ASSOCIATION.

The following is a copy of the report presented at .th« annual meeting of the Scripture Gift Association: —

Your Committee beg to present the first annual report of un Association whose object is to encourage a more frequent perusal ami examination of the Scripture by scholars attend ing" the public schools. The first, meeting of the Society was held on the 16th of January, 1877, when five members weie preaent. The general committee now numbers 19,iand the ladies' committee 20. t*The chief aims of the Association have been— "ist. To secure a weekly visit for Bible lessons at schools by clergyman or other friends. 2nd. The distribution of small prizes for Scripture written exercises, done by scholars at their homes, with the committal to memory of selected texts. Concerning the first the result has not been equal to expectation, but the work has been heartily followed up by .those gentleman under- Your Committee are glad to report six City Schools thus visited by clergymen- and lady The second operation of the Society haa already proved itself beneficial to scholars, in an increased -acquaintance with the pages of Holy Writ, and fostering a spirit of diligent search of its pages. This part of the work has been extended to country school ,so that 9 city andlß country schools (Thames included). have had Scripture exercises given them,'and a total of 1,220 prizes have been awarded, of this number 430 have been neatly bound Bibles and testaments, and the remainder useful Christian reading. The committee has engaged the occasional services of Mr J~ S. U Cox, to undertake the visiting of country schools, with exercises and prizes, and they desire to express their thanks to school teachers for the general kindness shewn on his behalf. About three weeks ago a branch committee was formed at the Thames, which will aid con siderably in furthering the objects of the As sociation amongst the Thames schools. Previous to the dismissal of the schools fer the Christmas holidays, a handbill was circu lated inviting alengthyyetinterestingScripture exercise to be undertaken during tbe holidays, the number of papers sent in was 106, and the committee have evidence that many more com menced the exercise; but either from lack of time or ability, did not finish them, but the effort even in these instances will not be lost on the children. ■ We have to acknowledge-the kindness of Dr Ellis in delivering his lecture on " Michael Angelo." on behalf of the Association's funds; and to Messrs Fraser and Tinne for the gift of a free return ticket to the Thames for the Society's agent: also, to subscribers and all who have in any way aided this needful work. Id conclusion the Committee ask the earnest ympathy and help of all who regard the'future welfare of this colony, for it is righteousness that exalteth a nation, and with the word of Gos alone as our infallible guide can we be sure of real and lasting prosperity. In the 6th chapter of .Deuteronomy. 6th and 7th verses, we read—" And these words which 1 command thee this day shall be in thine heart. And thoitf shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, arid shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou licet down, and when thou risest up." The undeniable importance of these words to every parent in the land, gives a powerful, argu ment on behalf of tho most hearty support of this aa well as any kindred institution, whose desire and aim is to attract the youthful mind towards the word ofHthe Lord, which endureth for ever.

The balance-sheet shewed subscriptions in Auckland, £103 4s 6d; Thames, £5 10s Gd; One hunga, SA 13s 6d; Mangere, £5 12s 6d; Stokes' Point, 7s 6d; balance of proceeds from Dr. ElUs's lecture. 13s. Total, £120 Is 6d. The ex penditure included £45 63 9d on prize books; bibles and testaments, £22; and wall-cards £8i

MOTHERS : You need not sew from morn ing till night to keep your children tidy, an hour or two a{day with one of the genuine Singer's World Renowned Sewing Machines will accomplish all the sewing for a large family. They are the Very Best Machines for family use, and will run for years without getting oat of order, at tbe same time exceeding in Speed as well as in Action any other machine. Messrs HOLLOWAY, GaRLICK, AND CRANWELL are now the Agents for these Machines, and are selling them at Reduced prices for Cash. They also keep the LARGEST STOCK of Carpets, Floor Cloths, and Household Furniture in the Province, besides Drapery, Millinery, and Men's and Boys' Clothing. A lot of New Carpets> Oil Canvass, and Floor Cloth just opened. Bedding of every description in Stock. Goods delivered free to all parts of the town by HOLLOW AY, Garlick, and Crahwell, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland.—[Avt.] The value ot coke as a iuel, and a» a means of economy of coal, is not appreciated sufficiently. A mixed fuel of coal and coke is invaluable for the ordinary purposes of heating, and still more for those cooking and raising steam, as it absorbs ;he smoke or inflammable gases given off by coal during combustion, and renderu the fire brighter,clearer, and hotter. This ie much more apparent where our local coals are used; indeed, owing to 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, and, if convenient, mix them ; smaller bills and greater satisfaction will be the result The price of coke is. advertised elsewhere— Advt.l

EVENING STAR THXJRSO A T. , FEBRUARY 7, IET 3



WANTED, a smart Youth to assist in the Shop.—F. Stephens, Bootmaker, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Smith.—Apply Mrs. Clark. St. George's Bay Road, Parnell. • WANTED, those *ho wish to Ret better off to look for my fresh advertisement to-morrow night.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria street, corner of Hobaon-street. WT ANTED, for the Boot trade, a good T T Finisher, and a Youth accustomed to the bench work; good wages given.—C EL Prinoe, Crown Boot, Grey-street. W "ANTED, a strong Boy for the Kitchen.—Apply this office. WANTED to Rent, a House containing 7 or 8 rooms, within ten minutes walk of Queen-street. — Apply at once, Hoffman's Music Warehouse, Queen-street. WANTED, a good General Servant. English preferred.—Apply at The Nu rseries, Parnell. WANTED, a smart Lad as Secc-iad Waiter ; must be able to mark billiards. Albert Hotel, Queen-street, WANTED, Housemaids (town), Hotel Laundresses, Female Servants (private families, city, MahuraDgf,Mt. Albert, Fonsonby, Arch-hill, Napier, Bay of Island«,,and Reniuera), Hotel Female Servants (Thames. Coromandel, Tawrauga. Ellerslie).—Hannaford's Registry. WANTED to Buy, a Shop Counter with . a return. —Apply at this office. \\7ANTED, by a Gentleman, two VI private room?, sitting room, and bed room, with bath; breakfast only at home; within ten minutes walk of Princes-street west. Apply by letter only 8.8., this office. WANTED, one or -two stout Lads for a Bush Mill.—Apply Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, a respectable young person as Laundraßs.—Mrs. R. J. Davidson, Star Hotel, Albert-street. WANTED, a Barmaid for the Upstairs Bar of the Cosmopolitan Hotel. WANTED, a Single Man; must be able to plough and milk.—Mr. O. Mays, North Shore. , WANTED KNOWN, that our Drapery Slock is being marked down for our Cheap Clearing Sale, commencing on Friday next. Bargains will be offered, as room is wanted for Winter Stock.—R. French, Hobson street. ■ WANTED, Employment by a youth, fairly educated, with a taste for drawing. —Apply Star Ofßr.e___ - ; WANTED, for Waikato, a smart yonng man as Assistant Bookkeeper.—Apply to Franz Scherff, Fort-streot. WANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mo uld ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, 'at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Holdship, Manager. TIS7ANTED, a respectable Servant Girl, Yt about 16; references required.—Mrs. Stephenson. Spring-street, Ponsonby, below Mrs Addey's Seminary. W~~~ ANTED, a Female Cook.—Apply at once at the Aurora Hotel, Victoria street. [ WANTED, a respectable Man as Boarder, five minutes walk from Queen street.—Apply Odium and Smith, Queen-street Wharf. WANTED, a strong active Girl about 16.—Apply at once Mona View, Kara ngahape Road. WANTED, a few respectable Men as Boarders. Terms, 15s per week. Also, to let, a Furnished Bedroom. —Apply last hoase but one Alten Road. WANTED, a respectable young, person as Nursemaid.—Apply this office. ANTED, a strong Boy for the kitchen. —Apply Stak Office.



nptf TINSMITHS.—Wanted 'to Purchase, X Tinsmith's Tools.—Apply.■stating all par iculars, to A.Z., Star Office. WANTED, a Purchaser for First-class Spring Cart and Harness complete.— Apply United Service Hotel, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Store (doing a fair trade) and Dwelling-house in the country, with post-office and some land pre ferred.—Address H.8.C., Star Office, Auckland. W ANTED, a steady middle-aged Man to milk, plough, and work in garden.— Apply this office. ANTED, an active young man used to the Butchering.—R. D. Giles, City Market. __ ANTED, a Situation as Junion Olcrk in » Merchant's or Storekeeper's office ; had some experience. References unexception able. Secnrity given. No objection to country. —Address " 5.J.," No. 55 Letter-box. ANTED to SELL (cheap), Pint Tumblers, 9d each. 3 for 2s ; small Tumblers, 3d each, 2s 6d dozen ; White Wash hand Basins, Is 8d; large Cooking Apples, only 3d Ib, 121bs for 2s fid ; small Apples, 71bs for Is; a variety of superior Vases to be sold cheap.— H. Watts, Pitt-street. , W' ANTED to Sell, a Small Library, suitable for a Sunday School Teacher.— Apply J. Robley, Upper Lome-street. WANTED, a Lady to teach two little girls for two hours daily. English and Music required.—For address apply this office. "ANTED, Two Bootmakers.—D. N. Carter, Bootmaker, next door to Messrs. B.- Tpnks & Co.. Queen-street. WANTED to Let, a comfortable Four roomed Verandah Cottage.—R. Laing, Ropemaker, Picton-street. _ W'KITE down what you wish to remember of the following Bargains; and then you will not have to read this through a second time. Men'n Socks, 4M ; Military Do., lOd; full weight Sperm Candles, lid; Men's Cork Hats, -weighing only 2£ ounces. Is 3d; Canary Seed, 6d per 1b; pretty Fancy Baskets, Is; handsome Beaded Collarets, Is 3d; Children's White Socks, 3d upwards; Ladies' Aprons, 9d ; Frills, Id to 9d; Flour, l£d; leather School-bags; 9d; Knitting Cotton, 2s alb: Glass Butter- Coolers, with plate and cover, Is 3d; more of the Splendid 2s Tea ; also superior Mixed Tea, 2s 6^ ; good Baking Powder, 6d a tin; Berlin Wool Slippers, 2s 6d a pair; a nice assortment of small looking glasses, 4d to Is; Infants' Sun Hats, Is; lot of Hair Pads, Is; Hair Brooms, Is 3d 2s; Nail Brushes, 4d; Scrubbing do.? 4d; a few 201 keyed Concertinas, 4s ;SJgood Condensed Milk, 6d a tin ; inferior do., 3>i ; Glycerine Soap, 2d per cake; Leather Laces, 2d a dozen ; Dress Holders, Id ; large bottles of good Scent, 4d ; Men's and Boy's Leather Belts, 3c1 to 6d; Men's Braces, 9d; Men's and Children's Boots at pi ices that will make you laugh ; Girl's Frocks, Is 6d ; Wave Braid, 3d per dozen ; Bell Topper Hats, 7s ; lot of Flowers anl Feathers, cheap; good Pickles, 6d per bottle ; Knives and Forks, 8d a pair; Cork Screws, 4d; Watch Keys, 6ald '. lot of Photograph Frmnes cheap; Tooth Brushes, 4d: Pen Knives, 6d to lOd ; large views of the Thames, 2s per dozen,&c, &c—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobs'on-strftet. W "ANTED to Soil (cheap), White and Gold Cups and Saucers, Is each; Com mon Cups and Saucers, Cd each, 5s 6d dozen; Jugs, 3s 6d; Set Hot-water Jugs, 6s 6dand 7s 6d; White and Gold Plates, 8d and lOd ; Basins, Is 6d; Cream Jugs, Is 6d; Milk Jugs, 2s; Small Plates, 21d; Large Plates, 4s 6d and 5s dozen ; Butter Dishes* with metal lids, Is 3d; Glass Butter Dishes from Is to 2s 6d.; Vegetable Dishes from 5s 6d to 6s 6dpair; Jugs and Baains. 7s pair; White Chambers, Is 2d and Is 6d; Small Coloured Chambers. Is 6d ; House Boots, 4s 6d, ss, and 5s 6d; CMldren's Cheap Leather Boots; Tasmanian Superior Shell Necklaces only 12s to 15s each; Robley's Aerated Flour, Is Id packet.—H, Watte. Pitlstreet.. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Tinibe and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest marketprice, at his Yards Cus ttm-hoage-gtreet. WXNTED, all connected with Private Boarding Houses, Restaurants. Hotels. Shipping, &c, &c, to give ROBLEY'S PATENT AERATED FLOUR one fair trial for Bread. Tea Cakes, Scones, Pancakes, Pastry, &c. It will be found more economical than any other kino: of Flour. Also, Roble j's Prepared Porridge Meal for Indige«tion, and Robley's Superior Food for Infants and Invalids. Wholesale and Retail Manufactory : Upper Lome-street, Auckland. WORKING- MEN'S CLUB. The Committee have resolved to open the Club as soon as 100' Members are enrolled. In tending Members are reminded that by joining at once they will save Entrance Fee. Rules and C&rds of Membership—los., 6s.,.and 4s.—are now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. Heslop, The Fitting Shop,. Victoria-street; Mr. Cook, corner of Albert »nd Wyndhanvstreets; Mr. C. SAXS-HB, Parnell; any member of Committee; or of W. L—pixe. Secretary. XTT A N TED ENOWK TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 ---on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at _ H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Office, 165* Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of-way. ■ mO HIGHWAY BOARDS. Notice is given that the " Auckland- Star" is dtdy appointed a Gazette for the insertion of all HIGHWAY BOARD and other PUBLIC NOTIFICATIONS required by any New Zea and or Provtncia' Statute. UNION INSURANCE COMPANY OF - NEW ZEALAND. A.PITAL..... £2,000,000. UCUA tTd BRANCH: QUEEN-STREET, Next the Colonial' Bank. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insuranc granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores. Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried on. Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at owkst Current Rates. R. H. STEVENSON Manager. ~ NEVER Have the Public had such a Choice of BED STEADS offered them as at the present time Besides our already well assorted' Stock of Iron Bedsteads, and those of our own manu facture in Kapri, Rimu, Cedar, and Mottled Kauri, we ask them to bear in MIND that we have Just Opened Up, ex •'Otaki,' TWO HUNDRED IRON BEDSTEADS of the most modern style, comprising French. Half TksteK, Children's, and Stamps, also Cots, at Pricks to suit all classes. Having purchased for Cash from THE Best Manufacturers, we can SELL A GOOD at a Very Low Price. SSBISW^S__% ne_aW_sS¥_ a Short Notice. Our system is to make a large return; to insure this We Sell tor Ready CASH at a Small Profit, and DELIVER GOODS FREE to any part of the Town and Suburbs. IST Give your Furnishing Order to Hollow-ay, Garlick & Craawell, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND CLOTHIERS, City Hall A.Rcade, QUEEN & LORNE-STREETS AUCKLAND. nnHE Annual Meeting of the Northern JL Club will take place on THURSDAY n C xt,the7thin e ta B nt,at2 o p.m. DAVENEY> , Secretary. ■ O BUILDERS AND PAINTERS" Separate Tenders will be received until 6 p.m. on SATURDAY, for additions and repairs to ; St. David's Presbyterian Church, Upper ; Symonds-street. . , ! Plans and specifications can be seen, ana tenders left at Robertson Brothers, Upper Symonds-street. JQHN gHAWj Hon. Sec. NITED IN SUR A~N~C E ASSOCIATION. Folicy-Holdeks are rercdndecLthat no Claims " are recognised or recoverable if the property insured be previously or subsequently insured elsewhere unless the particulars of such other insurance is allowed by endorsement on then: PolicieS" ■ H.WORSP, Secretary. Aucklandi February 6,1878.



4-* A \> X —IMPROVED FARM of 260 acres; .^tt ~J*J. about. 80aore»in good grass, also 3 acres of. wgII established orchard, yielding several t^iis of fruit during the season, 25' acres bush. House of 6 rooms, find oufctraildings. Will be sold on easy terms.—S. Vaile, Land Ageiit, Shortland-street. /srjiOe; —FOR SALE, Farm of 166 acres! Sw^w*. partly improved, 50 acres bush^ Hous« of 3 rooms, &c, 20 miles from Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. Oil SALE, a Large Allotment in Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane & Son. ft -a f \ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society dt/JLv principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Aarent, Vul can Lane. Mortgaged and Loans negotiated. 16^-g ACRE FARM, 17 miles from QJ? JL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in arass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad ioining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Land Assent, Shortland- Js6J)?y £L.— A neat and pretty Cottage i^sfe' /W 4 v\w of 5 rooms, with large freehold allotment, pleasantly situated on the Great! North Road. Price, including Venetian blinds, curtains, polos, book-case, &c. (all new), £275.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. . - J^-R,AhJi\ CASH,Balance at 7J per cent. -<*»«>> H_FM ™ Excellent Improved Farm of 200 acres, all fenced and divided into tnirteen paddock, over 100 acres in permanent grass and crops, 13 acres bush, remainder surface scrub; House of eight rooms, Stable, Cow-sheds, &c, &c. Price. £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent. Short and-street. FOR SALE, 18 years Lease of a Ten roomed House in town; good stables, and splendid situation; ground rent, £52. —W. Flood, No. 5, Insurance Buildings. /f X A —EXCELLENT Villa Cottage of 5 *3ttJ\y. rooms, finished in a superior style, with the freehold allotment, containing nearly an acre, fenced, drained, and fully planted with fruit and ornamental frees.—S. Vaile r House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. ■ FOR SALE, in Symonds-street'. a large Dwelling-house, with freehold allotment, 66 x 330 feet. Price, £450. Terms very easy.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. _ O LET, in Newton Road, a "lions© of four rooms and shop with fixtures, having side entrance.—Mr Brock, Newton Road. O LET, Shop and comfortable Dwelling-• house, wakefield-street. Rent low.— Apply to Mr. Culpan, an the premises. TO LET, Apartments, unfurnished, with use of kitchen, two minutes walk from Q'leen-street; no children, and no other lodgers. —Apply corner Wellesley and Hobson-streets. X**-s^b —NEW House and Large Allotment Wov Sale near Wellington-street, for £200. Deposit, £30 ; balance as agreed.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. , "\TACHT for Sale.—The Contrabandiere, JL 10 tons, beautifully fitted out, will b» sold very cheap, owner leaving the Colony; also a very large Open Pleasure Boat, capable of carrying 40 persons. —W. P. Feath'erstone, North Shore. • ly-ORTH SHORE.—For Sale, a bargain, I.™ that beautifully-situated and. well-built Residence adi oining the De vonport Ha 11. The position is unequalled on the Shore, being close to the water's edge, and yet sheltered from • all bleak winds. The Garden is well stocked with Fruit and Ornamental Trees. The property is better known as having been the residence of the late Mr David Burns. Apply on the premises.—W. P. Featherstone. TAXATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE JJI INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve:.. £50,000 Re-Insurance Fund £2u,000 Insurances effected against Fire and Marine Loss of Every Description of Property, at Lowest Current Rates. .Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch. /YBOCEKST~BUSiNKSS~ FOR SALE"! Chas. Burton retiring from the Grocery Business. Shop To Let, with plate glass front, windows lined with looking glass. During this week, the Stock will be sold at greatly reduced prices.—C. Burton, Queen-street, near Theatre. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PRO VI- J\. DENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, &o. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Wellington. It is found in the course of business that mistakes frequently occur, in consequence of the similarity of title assumed by some of the new Life Offices reeenily estabiished in the Australian Colonies. The public are requested to note that the Australian Mutual Provident Society is the correct designation of the oldest Mutual Life Office in Australia. Present Annual Rkvenk exceeds .. .. .. £470,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,000,000. The New business for the year 1876 was 4559 proposals accepted, and completed, assuring £1,652,575, and producing a new annual revenue of £56,300. Persons assuring with this office share the whole profits, an<va bonus is declared every fifth year. / EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland: Alexander Saunders Xp LOU R ! |1 tO UR ! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGill, Hassell, J. T. Evans and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. Bi TONKS & CO; Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. US' Tbe best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO, Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Bemy*s Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO iyr o t i c *c. IN THE ESTATE OF WM. GODWIN, DECEASED. Parties who may have left Pictures with the ■ late William Godwin are requested to call and claim the same before FRIDAY, Bth inßt., at the offices of SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TiO- O "T 1 C E. The undersign? d' having a Large STOCK of the Best and Fastest? Dyes that can be procured in the English and French Markets, as well as a plentiful supply of pure water, is enabled to Produce Colours not to be surpassed. Having had the Patronage of the Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland in his management of the business of a Dyer and Cleaner during the last fifteen years, he trusts that by a continuance of strict attention, and by personal" control of the opera tions, to continue to give the satisfaction he has hitherto afforded. . , , Ladies' and Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel (of any description) Cleaned, Dyed, .or Renewed* in any shade or colour. Velvets, Silks, Satirs, Ribbons* Feathers,. Gloves, Cleaned, Dyed* or Renewed, in any colour. Gentlemen's Clothing Cleaned, Renewed, or Dyed, and Pressed, on a shortnotice. m~ Orders left at the City Establishment, Wellesley-stceet East, will receive prompt attention. Ladies and. Gentlemen waited upon by leaving their Orders personally or by letter. W. KDGAR. -vrOTICE OF REMOV AL. The Undersigned has-removed his Office from the Railway Wharf to No. 7, QUEEN-STREET (above Mr. Gilfillan'S), where all communica tions in reference to the Barges 'Lake Erie' and ' Lake St. Clair' are to be addressed. Orders executed as formerly for Ship's Plank ing, and all descriptions of Long Timber. *>.iNO» oiVL x J-Jj.» Waitakerei and Wainui. EDEN TT linr"T!j~O~T"E% y - jo. eden. terrace. List of Prices-.— Martell and Hennessey's Bvandy, 4/6 $ bottle Greenless and Colville's Campbelton Whisky i/ and 4/6 (proof) * bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ i? bottle Rum, 3/; Old Jamaica (proof), 4/; small, 2/ $ bottle Cousen's cherry (best), 4/; small, 2/ $ bottle. Sandiman's (best). Port, 4/; small, 2/ $ bottle Amontillado Sherry, 5/; small, 2/6 $ bottle Old Tawny Port, 5/; small, 2/6 * bottle English Ging«r Wine, 3/ per bottle. In Case (Genuine Brands): Hennessey's and Martell'a Brand, 5/6 w bottle Bisquit's Dubouches Brandy, 5/ $ bottle Case Brandy, £-pint bottle, 2/ o. - Schiedam Schnapps. 4/6; small, 2/6 i ? bottle Geneva, JDKZ, large, 4/; small, 2/9 $ bottle Old Torn, 4/ * bottle Dunville's Whisky, 4/ $ bottle To w Usenet's Sarsparilla, 5/ $ bottle , „„ English Ale and Porter (best braads), 1/3 $ bottle All Spirits sold by the Gallon (ovex-proof) same as from Bonded Store. Assorted cases of tbe above made up for Families and Picnic Parties. Terms strictly Cash (no exceptions).. SAMUEL EVINSON. Proprietor. Auckland, 12th November, 1877.



TO THE' ELECTORS OF THE DIS' TRICT OP PARNELL. Gkntlemen,—Mr. Reader Wood having re- . signed his seat as your Member in the House of Kepresentatives,' I beg to offer1 myself as a Candidate for your suffrages. Many of you are aware that I have, from the first.heartily sympathised with Sir George Grey in his wise and patriotic efforts to secure for the people of the Colony the fullest powers of self government. This is not only the right of the people, but their best safeguard against the future domination of a ruling class,with the depression and misery which such a rule must inevitably bring upon them. You will find me, if elected, among the most earnest supporters of Sir George Grey and of his Ministry in any en deavour to attain this end which.' lie lias kept so steadily in view: The taxation of the country, under the present system, bears unfairly on labour. I hold such a change to be necessary as will throw on property and on wealth of all kinds, a just, and proper share. * * The Ministry promise a Native Land 3 Bill during the next session. Previous Bills appear tpmeto have erred chiefly in two directions. They have offered facilities to large purchasers only, Sand have endeavoured to force the- Maori—by limiting his market—to sell at their price. Any measure based on an opposite policy I should heartily support. I shall take an opportunity of laying before you, in greater detail, my views on these matters, as well as on those more especially affecting the Parnell Electoral District, the interests of which I should always feel it a duty to the be3t of my power to advance. I am, Gentlemen* Yours faithfully, F. J. MOSS. Parnell* January 23,1878. tCKA rf THE-s-s- "ROWENA" Tj||||o|^. Wili leave for MERC URY n™™"™" BAY and TAURANGA on FRIDAY, at 5 p.m. STEAKS, Chops, Sausages. Pork, Legs of Mutton, Roast Beef, all at 4d per lb., for cash only.—a. Dornwell. ~ft/f ONEY TO LEND, in large or small JJrJL sums, at low rates of interest. —Mr Laishley, Solicitor, High-street. LOST, a dog-shaped Gold SealTlsabella enarraved. -Finder rewarded on returning same to Mrs; Willcocks, Eden Ureicent. LOST, from Wynyard House, a Light Tan or Fawn-coloured Irish Setter Pup about three months old, on Wednesday night, the 6th February.—Any person bringing the same to the owner, -Mr. William Shera, will be rewarded. • O~NE POUND • REWARD.—Lost, a • Grey Parrot, with red tail.—Anyone re turning the same to Mrs. T. Morrin, Burrwood, Remuera, will receive the above reward. "VTOTICi^ TO THE PUBLIC—J. -Ll Kimber, of Karangahape Road, is Selling Best Bread at 3Jd per loaf, weighed over the counter. CTITY WEST No. 2 DISTRICT J SCHOOL. EVENING CLASSES—The Evening Classes will re-open on MONDAY next, 11th inst. English Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Mr. Geay. TNDIAN FAMINE RELIEF FUND A. Meeting of the Subscribers to the above Fund will be held in the Large Hall, Insurance Buildings, on FRIDAY next, at 2 p.m., for the purpose of considering the disposal of £349, unused balance of subscription raised for the relief of sufferers by the Indian Famine. HENRY BRETT, • Mayor. Auckland, .February 4,1878.' T>~ G. JEFFERY, DECEASED. All persons having Cfciims against the late Mr. R. G: Jeffery, of Onehunga,' deceased, are requested to send them to RUSSELL & DEVORE, ' Solicitors to the Executrix. jpRUIT ! TfIRUIT ! TmRUIT ! Just Received, from the Coast, a Consignment of VERY CHOICE FRUIT, which we offer at the f ollowihg Reduced Pbiqes :— PLUMS, 4d $ ft.., 12fts. for 3s APPLES,- 4d $ &., very choice PEACHES, 3d per dozen. The above fruit are from some of the Finest Auckland Orchards, and in first-class condition. H.P. GIBBONS & CO., Grocers and Produce Merchants, 68, Wellesley-street, Auckland. EDEN TERRACE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. . Tenders are required by the above Board for Kerbing and ChannelQrg. Tenders to be delivered to-the undersigned by 6 o'clock on MONDAY Evening, 11th inst. Plans and specifications to be 1* seen at Mr. J. Boylan's, C.E., 129,'.Queen-etreet. ,W. J. SUITER, - Chairman. COALS! Ci O A L S ! WANGAREI KAMO COAL MINES. Any quantity can be had at the Old Wharf CoaljYards. Fort Britomart. The best house hold Coal in the province at £1 per ton. A. BARR, Agent. B. TONES ' • R. C. CARR TO-MORROW. FURNITURE, IRON GATES. B. TGNK§ & CO. WILL sell to-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, : A Lot of Old Furniture Garden Roller, Iron Gates and Doors. B-TONES IR.C. CARR TO-MORROW. STAR COFFEE STALL. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell by auction, To-morrow, at 12 o'clock, The '^Star Coffee Stall," the present Proprie tor retiring. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. A T ARTH UR' S MA R T,. POULTRY— Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks^. Geese, Rabbits, Small Pigs, Pigeons,. &c PRODUCE—2O tons First-class Flour, 6 cases; Canterbury Bacon and Hams, (in cloth), 100 good; Cheese, 50 sacks good Oats, Sharps, Maizemeal,. Butter, Beer, Bacon, Onions, Potatoes, Vege tables, Apples, Pears,, Plums, Peaches. GROCERIES, &c—Crushed Lump Sugar, Tea, Cocoa, Cornflour, Carb. Soda, W.. Soda, C. & F. Salt, Jams, Lemon Peel, Soap, Paper,. Twine, assorted Biscuits, &c. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT.. AT ONE O'CLOCK P.M, Household Furniture and Effects. .&r large, varied and well-assorted lot of Second-hand and. New. of English and Colonial make,,. Dining room, Palour, Bedroom, Kitchen, &c; Carpets,, a well fitted up Cedar Side-board, Mahogany- Dining Table, Range, Stove, Ovens,, Tinware,. Earthenware, Harmonium, Organetta,, Musical Box, Sewing Machines, Sundries. ' TO-MORROW. PRODUCE, POULTRY, FUBWITFRE,, &C, i &C., &C. ; M. JONES & C;O. . \Jk7"ILL sell by'auction, ati the-Central TT Sale Rooms, To-morrow,, Produce—Onions, Cheese, Potatoes* Bacom Oats, Beef, Butter Raisins, Sugar, Flour, Tea, &c... At 1 o'clock.. Large Quantity of New and Second-hand HouseholQ Furniture, Calico. Meats* &c. Also, Geese, Turkeys, Fowls, Ducks, Birds. And, ! Two pairs of Silver-grey Brahma-Pootra Fowls from T. Weston* Esq.; prize birds, im ported. TO-MORROW. Alongside- Shi? ' Apelles.* SHIP'S BOATS, DECK-HOUSE, MAST,. AND IMMIGRANTS FITTINGS* ','-,,':.'• CONSISTING OF between deck fittings, lead piping. si:mks, baths, scales, AND WEIGHTS, &c, &c. X & H. ISAACS HAVE, received instructions to sell by auction, alongside the ship Apelles, Tq.« morrow (Friaay), at 11 o'clock. The above. c. & h. Isaacs; Auctioneers.