HYDE PARK, SYDNEY.

(To the Editor).

g IR —You denounce the proceedings in Sydney, where Mr Allan's discourse against the doctrines of Popery was the cause of a riot, as " disgraceful," but do not state on which side the disgrace lies. I submit that the press, as impartial observers, ought to note the different spirit and conduct by which those two classes of religionists, thejj Etonian Catholics and the Protestants, are characterised: and to seek in their principles the cause of the difference. Father Henneberry may stand in Hyde Park, or anywhere else, and denounce Protestantism, and tell her that she murders in the year five millions of infanta in America. The Protestant simply smiles and criticises. A Murphy or an Allen dares to attack the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church. He is saluted with threatening letters or brick-bats. I hope, sir, that you will look at the facts, and seek to discover a reason for such a striking difference between these two bodies.—Yours, &c, Student.—[We hold that in neither one case nor the ot.her is a clergyman iustifled in adopting a course which he knows will cause unnecessary pain, and excite the resentment of his fellow-countrymen, who, although holding different religioua opinions, equal himself in the earnestness and conscientiousness of their con victions. The secular Press has shewn itself as ready to censure Father Hennebery as it is to condemn the unwise proceedings of Mr Allen, and we trust that it will never forgot that its influence and usefulness depend upon the maintenance of a complete freedom from Sec tarianism. The best interests of the common wealth are found in toleration and respect for every shade of religious faith; and, however much it may denounce the unwarrantable measures of mob law, we believe the Press will generally be found opposed to any course which is designed to do public violence to the feelings of any conscientious section of the people who ciaim as a birthright the protection of that Go vernment which is the glory of every English man.—Ed. E.S.]

DŒDALUS REDIVIVUS.

(To the Editor).

Sir,—Tn the issue of the "Waikato Times" of the 28th inst. appears an article headed as above. Allow me to remark that the said editorial vial of wrath was poured forth in consequence of a resolution brought forward iv the Hamilton Borough Council, condemning the said paper for not giving the ratepayers a fair and im partial account of its proceedings, and which resolution,with the exception of one Councillor, was carried unanimously. All monopolies, sir, are bad, and worst of all newspaper monopolies; but thanks to your paper, widely circulated through this district, and the valuable columns of which we always have to remedy abuses, we ao possess a refuge, as shewn by your publish ing the resolution referred to, but which the "Waikato Times" carefully excluded from its pages. Your paper was, therefore, the medium of more intelligence to the residents of Waikato than the "Waikato Times (save the mark) itself. No one doubts the value of the press as a means of education for the people when properly wielded; but we must deprecate it when it allows its pages to be abused for local or political purposes. Liberty of the press is one thing, and ought to be held sacred; but freedom of the subject should be held sacred too. The pages of no paper should ba made the medium of scurrilous and anonymous letters, and attacks on persons engaged either in public or private life; and when, through them, aspersions and insinua tions of a personal and iniurious character are circulated to their detriment, when facts affect ing public matters are held over or altogether suppressed, when the said pages assume the position of mouthpiece of the few, as against the interests of the many, it is high time some alteration took place. And aa important matters affecting the colony as a whole are sure to be discussed in the forthcoming session of Parlia ment, and the very safety of our institutions depends upon the faithfulness with whish the reports are rendered, surely, it is not too much for the public to expect, and demand, im partiality in the reports, or to exercise some check upon our local organ in the barefaced and impertinent license it has shewn in its relation to its supporters. Finally, let the editor of the "Waikato Times" look to his classics before he rushes into print. Dcedalus was not the in dividual whose pinions were singed by soaring ;too near the sun. On the contrary, Dcedalus was the most ingenious artist and inventor of his age. It was Icarus, his son, whose wings were melt«d, not singed at all.—l am, &c, VespA.—Waikato, March 28, 1878.

CLUB REFORM.

SlK,—Brief, condensated, epistolary, effusion of mine may excite comment, argu mentation. Well, now, cvi bono ? I answer cvi bosh. (Vulgarism Anglo-Tur kidh, which pray excuse, exonerate.) JFurtheramplifi cation unnecessary verbosity. In brief, to be concise, short, laconic, W. E. Sadler —man of few words— Carlylian albeit, and nevertheless, practically, pragmatically, pompositically, prosy—prognosticotes (vide his dissertatory epistolation in the "Herald") Working Men's Club must collapse, fail, descend, •come to grief, degenerate, because said Club dispenses alcoholic stimulants without permitting licensed men under liovernmental surveillance, control, super vision, to monopolize said trade in beverages. •Well—well—so. Friend Sadler desires to see " sixpenny and shilling eating and reading rooms for everybody." Q.E.D. Well, now, seriously, I prognosticote. (Vide Sadler.) When this comes, long-prophesied millenn ium will descend upon this mundane satellite. But, and nevertheless, I recommend every body and his wife to tiy sixpenny and shil lingeating (and drinking) at Waters', Queen street, where W. E. S.s desiderated fluidi «al accompaniments—tea and coffee " ad libitum"—are supplied " adpopulura." So, well ! Well, now, in short, sir, that's all.— I am, &c, W. E. Mudlee.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.)

THE CUP AND THE LIP,

•Quite 'drunk was poor Mary in Chancery Lane, Not the lane where the poets say primroses

grow; She fell to the earth with a weight on her brain. And was tenderly cared for by Constable Lowe.

Mary Killarnay was charged, for[the third time, with being drunk in Chancery Lane last night. Mary said it was a constabulatory error, she was sober.

Constables Jeffrey and Bullen stated that prisoner was quite drunk. Fined 20s and costs, and five days. ALEX AND THE CAKES.

Bad little boys to evil courses take. And when they can with nobble currant cake.

Alexander McCanish was again brought up on a charge of procuring cakes, value Bs, from Mr E. McKeown, under false pre tences. Mr McKeown Avas not desirous of seeing the boy sent to prison. Sub-Inspector Pardy said the prisioner was a very bad boy, and his father, an in dustrious working man, co»ld not control him.

The boy said he was twelve year 3 old. Ordered to be sent to the Naval Training School for two years.

A FREE LODGING. With pockets empty Kendell sought a shed, And found, to sleep on, a peculiar bed.

George Kendell was chargedgundeijthe Vagrant Act with having been, found with out lawful excuse in a shed in Fort-street, belonging to Mr Joseph Ci«u£. Aa a suspicious pawn-ticket was found in prisoner's pocket, he was remanded until Monday next. CHARGE OF ARSON. Gertrude Warren, charged yesterday with wilfully and feloniously setting fire to a dwelling house in the occupation of Mrs Haslett, of Auckland, on the 23rd inst. The principal evidence in this case was published in the last issue of the Star. Detective Martin Grace deposed to searching the room occupied by the prisoner, and produced the partly-burned clothing, carpets, and shelves which had been dam aged. On questioning the prisoner, she said she had been robbed of properties to a considerable extent. She denied both the charges of robbing Mrs Lourie, and also that of attempting to set fire to the house. She accompanied him to the station. The rest of the detective's evidence was the same as given yesterday. This being the evidence, the depositions were read over to the prisoner. The depositions having been read to the prisoner, she was asked if she had anything to say to the Court. Prisoner replied " Nothing," and \vas fully committed on the charges of robbery and arson.

She walked from the Court with a firm step, and without evincing any of that emotion which was perceptible on her first appearance in Court.

This was all the business,

CRICKET.

A match is being played in the Domain this afternoon between the employe's of Messrs Morrin and Porter. The bowling and batting of Moginie for the latter, and the general play of Doran for the former, despite his injured ankle, has been extremely good. Several good scores have been made.

REMUERA V. OTAHUHU.

A match between these two Clubs is being played at Otahuhu to-day. The Remuera team left Auckland by the 1.15 train, and play commenced soon after two. D. Tonks was unable to attend. The fol lowing are the teams :— Remunia :W. Buckland (captain), Checseman, Scar borough, Tonks, A., Coleman, Whewell, T. and W. ; Baber, Jackson, S. and H.; Young, F. Otahuhu : Porch, W. N. and F.; Martin, W., W. C, and H. ; Gray, W. and J.; Bowden, C. and A.; Hall, T.

AUCKLAND BOWING CLUB V. NORTH SHORE ROWING CLUB.

(PEE "STAB" CAEEIERPIGKON.)

A match between these two Clubs is being played at the North Shore this after noon. The Auckland team' rowed over, and play commenced at 3 p.m. Wynyard b Reid ... 11 C. Burgess c Marsback, b Aitken ... 0 Connell c Aitkeu, b Reid 11 G. Wynyard c Dignan, b Reid 1 E. Burgess c Rassuay, b Aitken ... 2

MR CARRICK AND ETERNAL TORMENTS.

(To the Editor.) SIR, —I am not about to question Mr Carrick's loss of confidence in Dr. Farrar ; the world will readily judge between them. But there is this most important view of the matter —will Mr Carrick, and those ministers who think with him, plainly and constantly preach eternal torments to their congregations? If the doctrine be true, humanity would as impetuously warn men of it, as it would rouse up sleeping men in a house on fire. The Avorld suffers most grievously from a preaching that does not correspond with the convictions of the preacher. Could a genuine man, believing that some of his congregation were going to eternal torments, allow a single occasion to pass without pouring it piteously into their ears 1 That is how the Puritans, who believed it, acted. I have no reason to suppose that Mr Carrick does otherwise ; but if not, it is somewhat singular, and still more so if his congregation appreciates it.—l am, &c, Consistency.

THE FIRE AT KAWA KAWA.

PRINCE OF WALES HOTEL DESTROYED.

On Friday evening last, the inhabitants of Kawa Kawa were startled by an alarm of lire. About seven o'clock the flames were observed issuing from the roof of the Prince of Wales Hotel, and in a few minutes from the time of the outbreak, all the inhabitants were gathered at the -scene of the disaster, each doing his utmost to save whatever came in his way. From the scarcity of water, and the particular dryness of the building (which was of wood), there was not any possibility of saving the structure; indeed, had it, not been for so many willing hands, the whole of the stock and furniture would inevi tably have been lost, but fortunately they were enabled to save the greater part of the stock, together with the billiard table which, however, was slightly damaged. The hotel building, which was entirely destroyed, was the property of Mr D. Middleton, and at the time of the fire was rented by Mr G. Brewer. It was insured in the Standard for £500. The billiard room, which was an addition to the hotel, as also the billiard table, were uninsured, so that the owner will be at a loss. I understand that Mr Brewer had his stock and furniture insured for £350 in the Norwich Union. This waa the first fire thmt has occurred in the Kawa Kawa during the last ten years.—[Correspondent.]

THEATRE ROYAL.

A NEW EXTRAVAGANZA-'

"THE BROOK."

Last night the Troubadours appeared in " The Rights of Women," and in a new and original musical extravaganza entitled "The Brook," which, we understand, was composed by Mr N. Salsbury. The comedietta went as well as ever, but the new piece was the event of the evening. "When the curtain rises, the scene represents a woodland glen on the|banks of a mountain stream. Hither come (after singing in an appropriate manner, whilst in the distance, •'The Brook") a party of ladies and gentleman of the dramatic profession, who are bent on enioying a pic-nic in the usual way. They are, however, unable to forget their vocations, and consequently give vent to their feelings in imitations, dance, and soDg. The extravaganza is, of course, very like "Patchwork," but the fun scarcely strikes one as being so voluntary and spontaneous. The ladies were, of course, bright and lively, and contributed several excellent solos to the enter tainment. "The Quarrel Duet" from"Mdme. Angot,"and the Topical song and|the chorus from "Chilperic," were loudly applauded and encored. Mr Gourlay sang George Leybourne's " Love song," and on being recalled, gave an other ditty of a like nature. Mr Salsbury recited indifferently well " The Seven Ages of Man," but made up for it by introducing some excellent imitations of popular actors, which, however, fell rather flat, owing to the fact of some of these gentlemen not being known in Auckland. The general fejtivities of the picnic was broken up by a shower of rain, and the curtain descendea on a parody of the umbrella dance in the Ist act of "Chilperic." To-night, "The Brook" will be repeated, and on Monday the Troubadours make their final appearance and take a benefit.

ARRIVAL OF THE AGNES DONALD.

LATER FROM FIJI,

The schooner Agnes Donald, Captain Mur ray, arrived from Levuka eai'ly this morn ing. We are indebted to the captain for files of the "Fiji Times" and "Argus," and the following report:—Left Auckland on Sunday, 24th February, at poon, with light northerly -wind, and put into Kawau on Monday morning. Left again on Tuesday night, with light S.E. wind, which carried the vessel to the Group, which was sighted on Tuesday morning, arriving at Levuka on Wednesday morning, making a splendid run, and landing sheep in fine condition, losing but one on the passage. Left Levuka on Sunday, 17th, at noon, with light northerly wind, which lasted but two da> s, when we got a strong gale from S. to S.S.E., for five days, which drove the vessel to 172° E. long. ; since then light easterly weather. Sighted Little Barrier on Friday morning at daylight, and was becalmed all day oft" the Kawau, until 4 p.m., when northerly wind sprung up, and brought the vessel into port at 4 a.m. Passengers—W. Niccol, Mrs Neilson aud 3 children. She brings a large cargo of bananas and oranges. All vessels belonging to Levuka had cleared out and laid up when the Agnes Donald left, all expecting a hurricane od or about the 21st or 23rd. The weather was looking very threatening, the Agnes Donald being two day 3 lying in Levuka waiting for some wind to get away; the calm southerlyjweather indicating a coming hurricane.

THE LYNCHING CASE,

Her Majesty's ship Sapphire, on her arrival from Samoa, had on board a Mr Hunt, who had been brought before Her Majesty's High Commissioner's Court, and tried for conspiring, with other persons un known, to murder one Edward Charles Coi oorau, an American subject. The cir cumstances attending the Lynch-hanging of the man Corcoran will be fresh in the memory of our readers, as recently reported in the Star from the Samoa Times. Mr Hunt, with others, was brought before the Commissioner's Court, and, after a hearing, Hunt was ordered to be brought to Fiji, and be detained in Totoga prison for twelve months, but without hard labour; the others being discharged. Mr Hunt has given notice of appeal to the Fiji Supreme Court, as he will have an opportunity of being defended by counsel, which he had not at Samoa. In the meantime he is at larce on bail. WRECK OF THE BOBTAIL NAG.

The Bobtail Nag, a brigantine com manded by Captain Waron, and engaged in an interinsular trade between the New Hebrides, Sandwich Islands, andFijis, was wrecked on the 9th of January, while lay ing at anchor in Vila Harbour, Sandwich Islands. At daylight, it was evident that a cyclone Avas in the vicinity, a gale of wind blowing from E. by N. to E.N.E., and the barometer at 29. G4. During the morning

all preparations were made for safety. The ship lay in. a land-locked harbour, under the lee of the Island of Sandwich, with smooth water and sufficient swinging room. About 11 a.m. the gale was blowing hard, with violent squalls and thick rain, when tae barometer suddenly fell nearly one tenth, to 29.52, and from that time until 4 p.m. the wind increased, and the barometer fell steadily and rapidly. At 4 p.m. the hurricane was blowing with its full force fromE. by N., and the barometer down to 28.34. The ship was enveloped in a dense cloud of salt drift and rain ; the roar of the wind rendered the human voice inaudible ; no man could stand up against its force, and the surface water alongside passed the ship like a strong tide, at the rate of five or six knots. This lasted until about twenty-five minutes past four, when the starboard chain, with the smaller bower, parted, and in a few seconds the ship, with between 80 and 90 fathoms of , each cable and her heaviest anchor, was swept broadside on to a projecting point of the shore reef, on the N.E. side of Vila Island. The ship was bilged immediately, and the false keel and rudder soon went, but the smooth reef of dead coral and the shallowness of the water prevented her filling, until she had been driven by the force of the hurricane about 100 yards over the reef; and then, her bow sinking down in to deeper water, andthefore-mast cut away, she remained fast, with the water nearly up to the deck forward. The weather suddenly cleared, and ill about ten minutes the hurri cane died away, and light airs and calms prevailed. The warp was then easily taken ashore and made fast, and both boats launched, the recruits in the meantime gain ing the beach by SAvimming, or hauling themselves alongthe warp. A second hurri cane an hour afterwards threw the ship over to starboard, but at midnight the cyclone had passed a\yay. Next day tents were pitched and provisions fished out. The schooner Stanley rescued the ship-wrecked crew on the 15th Jan.

THE BARRACOUTA INDEMNITY R

The Barracouta indemnity has been finally fixed at 6000 dollars, which was the sum originally proposed by the late Com modore Hoskins. Governor Gordon told the natives that as long as the claim was allowed there would be no harshness in exacting it, but the natives refused to pay, in consequence of which the Samoan man of-war Elizabeth was seized. The Samoans subsequently rejected two forms of treaty proposed by Sir Arthur Gordon. MISCELLANEOUS.

Mr Molloy, gaoler at Waitovu, formerly a member of the local forces iv New Zealand, has had forwarded to him as a present from Colonel Moule, in Auckland, a very handsome sword, as a testimonial for valuable services rendered during the last Maori Avar.

Owing to the rapid passages of two vessels from Auckland, potatoes fell to £7 per ton, and onions to 3d perlb. The Empire Hotel and adjacent buildings are being removed to clear a site for the Bank of New Zealand buildings. H.M.S. Sapphire has gone to Samoa with Mr A. Mandslay, the new British Consul.

The Chief Justice of Fijihas been seriously ill, but has recovered.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. STEPHEN MASSETT.

Mr Stephen Massett had a crowded house at his opening in the Odd Fellows' Hall on Thursday night.

DUNEDIN, this day.

COOPER AND BAILEY'S SHIP.

The ship Golden Sea, 1,418 tons, left Melbourne on the 19th, for Auckland. She has been chartered by Cooper and Bailey to take their show from Auckland to Callao.

A scarcity of teachers is greatly felt at the present Tune. The Education Board requires 33, who cannot be obtained.

CENSUS RETURNS.

Complete returns for the district extend ing from Waikouaiti County to Taieii County are to hand, with the exception of the Municipality of Cayersham, and Waikari and Kaikorai Riding, of Taieri County. They give the following results : — Males. Females. • Total. Dunedin City.. .. 11,605 10,888 — 22,493 Port Chalmers .. 870 913 — 1.783 Shipping .. .. 561 32 — 59! Peninsula County .. 1,150 1,035 — 2,180 Waikouaiti County.. 1,032 956 — 1,993 Roslyn 706 803 — 1,569 Mornington .. .. 1,058 1,149 — 2,101 Maori Hill .. .. 186 157 — 343 St. Kilda and South Dunedin .. .. 1,081 1,229 — 2,213 North East Valley .. 949 852 — 1,892 West Harbour .. 37(5 351 — 727 Green Island .. .. 218 197 — 415 County of Taieri (ex clusive of Waikari and Kaikorai Rid ings) 2,957 2,183 — 5,140 Total 43,668 Which, with Caversham and Waikari re turns, should bring the total up to 45,000 persons. In 1874 the returns for the above places gave a total population of 39,503, shewing an approximate increase of 5,497.

TAURANGA, this day. (From a Correspondent.)

REPORTS DENIED,

Report which have been currently circulated that the Arawas of Maketu were opposed to the sitting of the Native Lands Court is totally untrue. The " Times " to day recommend the desirability of Judge Fenton personally presiding.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

RIVERTON, this day,

DWELLING-HOUSE BURNT.

A five-roomed house, the residence of Mr John Arnett, was burnt down at Eastern Bush, early yesterday morning. The property was insured in the South British for £200.

GISBORNE, this day.

RUNHOLDERS V. NATIVES,

The case of Chambers (lessee of the Kepongaere run) v. the Natives, for illegal interference with rights of lesseeship was heard yesterday. This is the first of the lawsuits locally known as Repudiation cases. In the absense of Mr Rees, M. H.R,, Mr Broomfield appeared for the defendant. The natives were mulcted to the extent of £97.

WELLINGTON, this day.

THE GOVERNMENT AND EDU CATION.

In receiving a deputation of the Educa tion Board yesterday Mr Ballance said he considered the sum voted for educational purposes inadequate, and that the Govern ment intended next session to ask for a vote of £100,000 for educational purposes.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.H

THE GRAIN MARKET,

Mr Ivey, the recently appointed manager of the Canterbury Model Farm, is at present the Scientific Superintendent and Director of Farm Reserves, Victoria. Guthrie & Larnach (Dunedin) lhave pur chased a little over a quarter of an acre of land, near the railway station, for £5,000, for a branch establishment.

The "Times," this morning, says that the regular shipping lines are quoting, and getting 40s per ton for wheat to London, and at this rate the Inchgreen, lately arrived from Calcutta, has been chartered by the grain merchants, who advertise to sublet her tonnage space at 30s, and also announce that the Cicero, which has been on the berth ia Sydney for London since last December, is to follow, It is supposed these unexceptionally low rates are quoted to influence the grain market.

NAPIER, this day.

CUTTING UP THE RUNS,

The Arlington estate, cut up and sold, realised over £12,000. Tho suburban sections ranged from £G to £18 per acre. A sale of small farm settlements at from £30 jjlOs to £8, and bought in for £45,000,

as the land was of very ordinary quality. The prices excited surprise, and several other rnn-holders contemplate cutting up their lands and offering them for sale on deferred payments. There is talk of constructing tramways to enable these large runs to be brought into the market for small farms.

CAUTION TO SURVEYORS.

NATIVES THREATEN TO KILL AND

EAT THEM.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(From our own Correspondent.)

ROTORUA, this day. The meeting at Parekarangi is over. There was great talk, but very little done. The native speakers all asserted their determination not to concede the large block of land to the Government, but either to return the money or apportion the land in stead. They said the Government hold over the land at one time was close and good; now through the delay it was lost to light altogether re the surveys ; they threatened that any surveys carried on without their consent would cause trouble, and perhaps the surveyors would be killed and eaten. They had heard there was a new Govemmentformed, but didnot believe it to be true. They were in the dark. G. Mair, Esq., District Officer, repre- Bented the Govarnment, Ngahuruhuru re presented tfce Ngatiwhakane, Wi Keepa Te iiurunui represented Tuhourangi. Ngati kioari refused to attend the meeting. It was very unsatisfactory.

ggjThe " Wellington Post" notice the receipt by Mr Jeff's, of a sample of brushware, manufactured by Mr T. J. Harbutt, of Auckland. The' " Post" says : " They are really a first-class sample, and the prices are extremely low—about two-thirds the price of English goods."

The value ot coke as a tuel, and as a means ol economy of coal, is not appreciated sufficiently. A mix 1 fuel of coal and coke is invaluable for the ordinary purposes of heating, and still mote for those cooking and raising steam, as it absorbs .he smoke 01 inflammable gases given oil by coal during combustion, and renders the lire brighter clearer, and hotter. This is 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— A.dvt.l

EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, MARCH 30.



UNITED EVANGELISTIC COMMITTEE. NOONDAY PRAYER MEETING, at tho V.M.C.A. Kooms, every Monday, 12 to 1. All "'"Monday, April 1, Rev. A. W. Webb will pre side. nrfHEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening I Services (under tho conduct of the Young Men's Christian Association), March 31st, 1878. Doors open at 7.30: Service to begin at 8, and close at 9 p.m. All are invited. Seats free. ST. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—Services v ill be conducted in the Church, at the junction of Kyber Pass and Symonds-street, on Sunday, March 31.—Morn ing, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, by the Rev. R. Somerville. ST. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Ponsonby Hall.—Divine Service will be conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30., by Rev. Mr. Runciman. HT. SEPULCHRE'S CHURCH.—Sun io day Services.—Morning, at 11, Rev. Alfred Penny; Evening, at 6.30, ley Rev. C. Rice. At 8 a.m., Holy Communion will be celebrated, when the Melancsian Missionaries will officiate. /Congregational church, Beres v_y ford-street.—Sunday Services, March 31.— Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., will preach in the Morning, at 11, and In the Evening, at 6.30. Morning: Sermon to Children. Evening: Third address on " Hearing, Saying, and Doing." KITE SLEYAN CHURCHES. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET.—Morning, 11, Rev. W. J. Wil liams : Evening, 6.30, Key. W. Kirk. PARNELL.—Morning, 11, Rev. J. WaUia; Even ing, 6.30, Mr. Beaumont. GRAFI'ON ROAD.—Morning, 11, Rev. W.Kirk; Evening, 6.30, Rev. H. H. La wry. UNION-STREET.— Morning, 11, Mr. Wyke3; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Jessop. PONSONBY.—Morning, 11, Mr. Jessop; Even ing, 6.30, Rev. W. J. Williams. NEW NORTH ROAD. — Afternoon, 2.30, Mr. Martin; Evening, 6.30, Mr. WyKes. NORTH SHORE.—Morning, 11, Rev. T. Buddie; Evening, 6.30, Rev. T. Buddie. MOUNT EJ)EN.—Morning, 11, Mr. Olphert. TTNITED METHODIST FREE U CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11, Rev. R. Taylor. Subject: The Astonished Multitude and their Common Ver dict." Evening, at 6.30, Rev. R. Taylor. Sub ject: "Restfortha Weary." . LORNE- STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, BA., Sunday, March 31. —Morning: " Abraham and Paul—Great Apostles of Faith and Right eousness." Evening: "Tho Sinners that Jhrist preferred, and why he preferred_,them." P "Primitive methodist church, Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services:— To-morrow—Morning, at 11, Mr. Cole ; Even* ing, at 6.30, Mr. WilcoX. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services :— Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, Rev. D. Dutton, F.R.A.S. Subject: Evening, "Christ, the Saviour." A UCKLAND Seed AND m FRUIT DEPOT ! ! ■«* GRAPES, Is per lb. NEW BANNANAS. CHOICE AUCKLAND GROWN FRUIT OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. A UCKLAND RAILWAYS. /•% ——— Owing to a bad place in the Swamp, the LINE between Hamilton and Ohaupo CANNOT BIC OPENED on Monday, Ist April, as previously advertised, nor until further notice. By °rder' C.B.B.HANKEY, Acting General Manager. March 30, 1878. mo BUSH CONTRACTORS. Tenders will be received at the Kopuru Saw Mill, Kaipara, or at the Company's Office, Fort- Btreet, Auckland, up to noon on MONDAY, 15th April, 1878, for Falling and Delivery of a Large Quantity of 'limber.—For further particulars, apply to George Fraser, Agent Kopuru Saw Mill Company, Fort-street, Auckland; or, Hugh Gunn, Manager Kopuru Saw Mill, Wairoa, Kai para. | 10. R., S. V. • HOPE OF AUCKLAND TENT. E&The Quarterly Meeting will be held, in the Temperance Hall, on MONDAY, Ist April. Business of special importance. All members are requested to a"^ FOX, C.R. R. H. HUGHES, Secretary. OS T, on Wednesday night last, between Af ten Road and Queen-street, a Private Letter.—The finder will please leave the same at this office. FOUND, yesterday morning in Queen street, a' Black Goat. The owner can have the same by applying to Mr Williams, Wyndham-streat, and paying expenses. ONE POUND REWARD.—Lost, a Red Irish Setter Bitch.—Anyone return ing her to S. Morrin will receive the above reward. MISS ROBERTSHAW, The Retreat, Parnell.— The Second Quarter for tho present Year commences Monday, April 2nd. ANTEL\ 200 yards of Pitchers delivered on Vincent-street.—Apply to Thomas Jones, Vincent-street. ANTED, a respectable Boy to cany out orders.—Apply Chas. Mai or, Grocer, Wellesley-Btreet. WANTED, a good Carpenter.— A. Pallard, Wood-street, Ponsonby. TO PAINTERS.—Wanted, two good Paiater3.—Wm. Patterson, Katangahape Road.



j XTtTANTED, two good Servants for good I W families at Hamilton ; one with a know ledge of dairy work preferred; highest wages.— Mrs. Grice, Newmarket. ANTED, a first-rate Dressmaker to take "charge of the Dressmaking and Mantlemaking Departments.—W, Rattray, 66, Queen-street. . ""ANTED, a respectable middle-aged person, without encumbrance, to mind children.—Apply at this office. ANTED to Let, one or two Furnished Rooms, with use of piano; a lady pre ferred .- For address apply at this office. ANTED, a Man Cook, and his Wife as Housemaid, for an Hotel in the country.—Apply Pulleng, Fruiterer. Queen-st. WANTED, immediately, a steady Boot maker • good wagea.—B. Gittoa & Sons. ANTED, an Appreiitice.—Apply to James McKenzie, Locksmith and General Blacksmith, Lome-street. ■\j£fANTED, a four or five-roomed Cot- TT tage, between Mercer and Auckland; rent must be moderate.—Address John Brown, care of Mr. Thorne, Cutler, Grey-street, Auck land. WANTED, a Light Spring Cart, Horse, and Harness, together or separately.— Apply Newmarket Hotel.- ANTED, 2,000£t. Glass for Vinery purposes.—Price, &c, by letter to F., Webb's Music Saloon, Wellealey-street. W" ANTED, a Pattern Maker and one or two strong Lads.—Geo. Kitchen, Brass Founder, Lome-street. \ XTANTED— The Owner of a Valuable TT Dog, which had possession of my door step and disputed my entering the house on my return from business last night, the 2Sth inst.— Apply at the Working Men's Public Baths, Victoria-street East. WANTED, by two young Men, partial Board, and Residence ; City Kast pre ferred.—Address, stating terms, " Home," Star office. WANTED, a Carpenter at once.—G. H. Leaning, Builder, Ponsonby Road. ANTED to LET, a furnished eight roomed House, 25s per week; or four Furnished Rooms, where there are no lodger or children, 123 per week.—Apply at the Cheapo Furniture Mart, Victoria-3treet East. WANTED, one or two respectable Boarders, 16s per week, at last house but one Alten Road. W~ ANTEITto LET,; 8-roomed House in Newton ; rent 12s per week.-jApply to Mrs. Lee, Fruiterer, Karangahape Road, Newton. WANTED, about 100 cubic yards fresh water Sand delivered on the Beach, Onehunga. — Apply Keane " and Jenkinson, "Victoria-street, or at the Pah Farm, Onehunga. ANTED, a Girl about j6 as general servant to proceed to Gisborne. References required.—Apply Mrs. J. C. Morrin, Queen-street. ___ ANTED to SELL, 40 dozen Cut Josephine Ladies' Kid Gloves, winter colours, sizes 6, 6J, 6£, 6J; also, a lot of Fancy Ribbons, new pattern, 6d per yard.—W. Eyre, Enneskillen House, Victoria-street. GOVERNESS wanted for a Ladies' School in the Waikato; a French or German lady preferred.—Apply to Mrs. Ross Watts, Hamilton, Waikato. ANTED, by a young Man, Situation in a General Store; town or country. Has had 10 years experience.—Apply by letter 1.X.L., Star office. WANTED. —A married lady residing in the country (house beautifully situated facing the sea), wishes to receive in her family two or three Little Girls as boarders, to be edu cated with her own daughter.—For terms, &c, apply EW. Si-ar Office. ANTED, Tenders for Parapet Walling and Post and Rail Fencing on the Mount Eden Road.—Apply for particulars to R. Udy, Mount Eden. ANTED, a respectable Youth to assist in the Working Men's Public Baths.—Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. WHY should not my customers live a long while, make their hair grow, and send their babies to sleep, as well as get rich ? I help them to get rich, for the money sensible people save through buying off me is enormous; and as regards the first part of my statement, I have Holloway's Pills and Ointment at Is 2d a box ; Cockle's Pills, Is 2d a box; Cloriline, Is 3d a bottle; Weston's Wizard Oil, to make the hair grow, 2s; Barry's Tricopherous, for the same purpose, Is 6d, which I will let you know about another time; Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, la 3d, to Bend the darlings to sleep when they are in pain ; two superior Galvanic Batteries, £2 each; Ladies' Bows, 4d; grand lot of superior ditto very cheap; eood .Elastic, Is quarter-gross; Pretty Bootees, 6d a pair; Puff Boxes, with puff, 9d, such beauties at Is 6d; they lock like solid silver, but lam not quite sure that they are; superior Hemmed Lawn Handkerchiefs, 4d; Gents ditto, 6d; large Looking Glasses, _d, not those kind that make you look horrible; Linen Buttons, 9d a gross; Hair Pins, different sizes, 8d a. lb.; Tailor's Thimbles, 9d a dozen; Crochet Hooks. 4d adoz.; Glycerine or Windsor Soap, 7 for is ; large tins Baking Powder, 6d; lot of other Bargains, which I will tell you of next time.—W. H. Dampier. Victoria-street, corner of Hobson street. . ANTED ! WANTED !—Wanted to Sell (very cheag), 120 boxes of very fine Raisins, only 4d lb; only 13s per box of 451bs. Bo in time. Preserved Milk, 6d tin.—H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt^street. ANTED, everybody to keep the money in the country, and Purchase the Wangarei Kamo Coal. Try a small quantity before you get your winter supply. The best local Coal in the Province. All orders left at tho Yard, Fort Hritomart, or at Mr. G. Neal's, corner of Nelson and Wellesley-streets, will be promptly attended to.—a.. Barr, agent. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making.— A. Linabury and Co. WANTED Known, that pTGOLDIE ib prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Maerials, including Sashep, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &o. «°co. at tho lowest marketprice, at his Yards ~!us tom-houfe-street. WANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, |Mould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited)' G. Holdship, Manager. XT7~ 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 Ofllce, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of way. nvr o t I c E. Mr Webb has the pleasure to inform his kind patrons who have oeen waiting for Debain's Pianos that they have arrived and are on show with many other Pianos and Harmoniums, and will be sold on terms to suit purchasers.— Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. "VTOTICE.—I will not be responsible for J3I any Debts incurred in my name from this date without my written authority.—Elizabeth Mann, Coburg-street.—March 30,1878: f^i OMFORTABLE Board and Residence \_y for two Gentlemen in a quiet, healthy, and pleasant locality. — For address apply to T. McMaster, Draper, Queen-street. MRS. HARRISON informs her Pupils that she has REMOVED from Hobson street to the corner of Ponsonby Road and Grace-street, where she continues to conduct her Classes in Music and French. Mrs Harrison will open a School for Giris on the 7th of April. Instruction will include the following branches : English, Drawing, Mu3ic, and Fancy Work. Terms issued in a week. T> ORO UG H OF OJN jiH UNGA. Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of Onehunga determined, at a Special Meeting, to adopt , . By-law No. 5. "For tne Regulation of the Onehunga Borough Abattoirs." Such By-law to be confirmed, at a Special Meeting of Council, to be held at 7 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of April, 1878. JOHN GEO. HUTCHISON, Town Clerk 19th March, 1878. ■ftTEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER -131 CAN TILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Fifth Call of Ten Shillings per Share on the Third Issue of the Company, will be payable ac their Office on MONDAY, the Ist day .of April, 1878. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, Manager. Auckland, March 7th. 1878. HAVING sold my Business at the junction of Queen and Wakefield-street, known as " Kirby's Yard," to MR. JOSEPH CRAIG, I beg that my old friends and customers will favour him with their patronage. JAMriS LEWIS. WITH reference to the above. I beg to state that I have on sale Tattks; Fire wood, cut and uncut; Coals, Newcastle, Bay, Waikato, and Wangarei; Shells, Lime, Bricks' Puriri Posts, and Hobart T<"™ggoßAlG.



nvr o t i c c. 1 All Claims against the Estate of JAMES MACKAY, Native Land Purchase Agent, are to be sent to W. H. Kissling, Esquire, Solicitor, Auckland, on or before the Ist day of April, 1878. THOMAS MORRIN, ") C. C. MCMILLAN, [-Trustees. J. Y. STEVENSON, ) «-| A to £1000 LENT, on Building Society SwXVf principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. ftQQA -24 ACRES GOOD LAND, 7 acres JZ>r^U\J. in grass and crops, 1 acre orchard and garden, all fenced, plenty of water, House of 6 rooms, good dairy. 20 acres adjoining, on which there is a small Dwelling-house and out buildings ; can be had at a low price: close to the Railway Station.—S. Vaile, Land Agent. Shortand-street. ___^_ FOR SALE, a small Business in town; sp'endid chance for a working man with about £70.— J. F. Stewart, next City Club Hotel, Shortland-street., jT*Q7VA —FOR SALE, Substantially 3feO\Pxr. b u nt 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. FOX SALE, a Comfortable Little Cottage in good repair, large allotment 66 x 100, planted with choice fruit-bearing trees, good substantial fence around. —Apuly to H. Jenkins, Norfolk-street, Ponsonby Road. FOR SALE, a desirable Homestead with 7-roomed House ; requisite Out buildings and 14 acres of grass Land, divided into small paddocks; within 10 miles of Auck land. Price very moderate and teims easy. COMBES & DALDY. C?4>/*jfk —HOUSFC of 7 rooms, wasli-house, scullery, baker's oven, verandah back and front, good well, &c, all in thorough vepair, 23 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile. House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next to the Po3t-office. i?/JKA SALE, Farm of 200 acres, cX/V>«»vr. partly improved, 100 acres good bush. There is a new House of 8 rooms; a'so, Labourers Cottages, stable, cowhouse, piggeries, &c, easy access by rail and good road.—S- Vaile, Land Agent. Shortland-Btreet. -fl Q"| ACRE FARM, 17 miles from JLOJL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable houso of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad ioining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Estate Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, a Shop, suitable for a Carpen ter, 14 x 30, in Lome-street.—Apply to William Sherson, Lome-street. TO LET, a two-roomed Cottage ; rent, ss.—Mr Rodgera foot of Grey-street. TO LET, in Parnell, with immediate possession, a Large Shop and Dwelling^ house, with splendid garden full of fruit trees. — Apply Brookside, Parnell. TO LET, a comfortable 6-roomed Cottage top of Grey-street, in Pitt-street, newly papered and fitted up.—Apply on the premises. TO LET, a 5-roomed Cottage in Union street ; water laid on.—Apply Corn Store, top of Hobaon-street. £* tyf\f\ —FOR SALE, six-roomed House, dwOv/\_/. quite new, Conquest Place, Par nell. Two allotments, garden, splendid view of North Shore. Ea3y terms.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. 171 OR SALE, Capital Freehold Allot- X? ment and Cottage, land 43 x ISO, 62, Grey street.—Apply on the premises. J. W. Bennett. FOR SALE, two First-class Draught Horses, one 4 and one 5-year-old; also, 1 Dray and Harness.—Apply to Mr. G. Quick, the Lake, Takapuna. TO WORKING MEN.—Two Houses in William-street, City, with Freehold allot ment. Price, £150.— J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. TO WORKING MEN.—3 Cottages in Nelson-street, a few minutes walk from the Union Bank; freehold allotment. Price, £275.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. TO WORKING MEN.—2 Cottages in Baker-street, let for 14s. per week; free hold allotment. Price, £150.— J. M. Lennox. Estate Aitent, Auckland. VILLA RESIDENCE.-For Immediate Sale, a pretty 7-roomed Villa, with quarter of an acre of garden. The villa is situated in a fine healthy position, fronting the North Road, and is known as Arch Hill. Price' £300.—Apply J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent. Auck land. TO SPECULATORS OR FARMERS. —A Bargain.—3oo acres of Land, with ■water frontage, near Tauranga ; also a Town Section in this flourishing township. Price, £245 the lot.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate A-rierit, Auckland.. O R r S A" L W, A FARM of 60 acres. 24 miles from Auckland by a good road; Mail Coach twice weekly. Situated in a respectable and thriving neighbourhood within one mile Of the Church, School, Post-office, and Ldbrary.and six miles from the steamer's landing place. The house of five rooms is well-built, nearly new. and pleasantly situated, fronting an orchard, bearing or in a promising condition. • The Land is good, 25 acres are securely fenced in grass, and crops about;is acres; is covered with handsome and profitable timber ; the remainder is fern and ti-tree, The Proprietor wishing to leave the country will sell cheap.—Apply tol W. TEMPLEMAN, Wainui. BROWN WRAPPING PAPER for sale.—-Apply at the Star Office. X ODGE AEA, No. 348, 1.0. The Regular Monthly Communication will take place at the Lodge Room, Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, on MONDAY next, the Ist April, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren are invited. W. L, MITCHELL, P.M., Secretary, LOST, from the Hospital, a Black Mare, white star on forehead, and four white feet. Finder will be rewarded on giving infor mation at Riding's Boarding House, Turner street. TCT O T I C E. AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. The Weights for the Easter and Steeplechase Handicaps will appear on THURSDAY, April 4th, 1878. WILLIAM PERCIVAL, Secretary, A.R.C. ARMY AND NAVY OUT-PENSION ERS IN THE AUCKLAND DISTRICr. The PAYMENT of above Pensioners for the ensuing Quarter will be made as follows :— AUCKLAND.—Tuesday, 2nd April, at 11 a.m., at the Imperial Pensions' Office. ONEHUNGA.—Thursday, 4th April, at 9.30 a.m., at the Court-house. OTAHUHU.—Thursday, 4th April, at 11 a.m., at the Court-house. PAPAKURA.—Wednesday. 3rd April, at 10 a.m., at the Court-house, PANMURE.—Saturday, 6th April, at 11 a.m. HO WlCK.—Saturday, 6th April, at 12.30 p.m., at the Old Court-house. EDWARD L. GREEN. Imperial Pensions' Office, Auckland, 27th March, 1878. ESIDENTS OF PARNELL! Look in the Window of F. Tomlinson, Draper, Parnell, Grand display of Flowers for a few days only. INDEPENDENTjgJORDER OF^FREE TEMPLARS. A Special General Meeting of all Members of the above Order will be held, in the Odd Fellows' Hall, Cook-street, on THURSDAY, the 4th April, at 7 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of Open ing and Instituting No. 9 Lodge of Free Temp lars in the City of Auckland. All Candidates for the New Lodge to be in attendance at 7.30 sharp. Officers and Members to appear in Regalia. GEO. WARBURTON, G.W.C.T. I. N. HUNT, G.S. _. ST. PATRICK'S HALL. NIGHT SCHOOL On Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. List of subjects includes Book-keeping, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, &c. Terms: One Shilling per week in advance. B. CRONIN, Teacher. T G. T. The Lodge Committees intending to take part in the reception of the Brethren belonging tc H.M. ships, now in port, are requested to mccl at the V.M.C.A, Rooms, on MONDAY EveniDg next, at .8 o'clock. Pavnell and Onehung* Lodges invited. W. B. MELDRUM, W.C.T.



MRS. LEWIS'S SEMINARY, Epsom House.—The Second Quarter will com mence on MONDAY, Ist April. 1878. LADIES', GENTS', & CHILDREN'S AMERICAN BOOTS AND SHOES ! NOVELTIES IN BOOTS AND SHOES! BETTER THAN ENGLISH. AND 40 PER CENT. CHEAPER!!!. Children's Department.—The importance of well-fitting Boots and Shoes cannot be over estimated. The Americans are noted for their care in providing youiig people with these articles, specially designed for securing the natural shape of the foot and ancle. S&" Auckland Parents !. You can obtain for Children the Latest Improved "American Boots and Shoes," at FQTEPHENS, • »O — 136, QUEEN-STREET, WHO HAS JUST OPENED A SPECIAL SHIPMENT, EMBRACING^— THE CONGRESS.—A Bright and Pretty Shoe. THE BROADWAY TIE.—A neat thing, with kid front. THE NEWPORT TIB.—A well-formed Shoe. Patent Leather, THE AMERICAN HIGH-LEG.-A superior and elegant article. GIRLS' POLISH LACE.—Very strong and very durable. THE BUCKLE SHOE.—"A New Idea," but a very good one. LADIES' BUTTON SHOES. LADIES' HIGH-LEG BUTTON BOOTS. GENTLEMEN'S AMERICAN BLUCHERS and ELASTIC SIDES, in Kid and Leather. A Speciality !—Just Opened : French and Gerslan Glove Kid Leather and Glazed Kid, For Fancy Hessian Boots. Made to order. Quite a Novelty! Other Shipments to arrive, including Novelties in Men's and Women's Goods.-, On Hand:: A LARGK GENERAL STOCK OF NEW AND SUPERIOR GOODS.. Particulars iv a future advertisement. F. STEPHENS, No. 13G, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND, N.Z. A MAGNIFICENT STOCK op NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS MATERIALS Just Opened. BL Atkins Invites attention to hi& Stock of New Dress Materials* Ladies Jackets, Ulsters/-' Black and Coloured Silks, "Velvets, "Velve teens, &c, suitable for the coming Season. Now on "View. Splen did Colours in New Silk Reps, Wool Reps, Wool Poplinettes, Satin Cloths; Wool Sersres.Twilled Carmelites, , Estamane Serges, French Merinos, Winseys, and Fancy Dress Goods. All splendid value. All the new shades pro curable in Stock. The selection' this season is the largest and best ever shewn in the city. Good quality Black Silk at 3s lid per yard. All the new shades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Cheap Blankets. Quilts, Sheetings, Table Unen, Flannels, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT New Tweed Suits. Coats, Trow sers and Vests suitable for all classes. A large Stock of Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, in our own make and imported. An immense stock of New Tweeds in Bannockburn, Mosgiel, Scotch, • West of England, &c. Tailors can select from the largest stock * in Auckland at Wholesale Prices. Cheap Tweeds suitable for Boy's wear. Good [Quality Guaranteed, and Prices Lowest in Auckland for All Descriptions op Drapery and i Clothing. A.TKINS.^» fTIENDERS will be received by the X undersigned up to 3 p.m. THURSDAY 4th April, for the Erection of two pair of Double Gates at Kohimarama. For further particulars apply to R. C. DYER, Shortland-Btreet. mO BUILDERS AND GASFITTSRS. Tenders will be received up to Noon on. WEDNESDAY, the 3rd of April, for the Erection of a Billiard Room and other additions, at the Royal Mail Hotel. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. frr~o~ builders. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 6th of April, for the Erection of a Villa Residence at Ponsonby. Specification at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mmm "" MONDAY, APRIL 1. EX AGNES DONALD FROM LEVUKA. In Prime Condition. BANNANAS, BANNANAS, AND ORANGES. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction at the late Stores of G. W. Binney. Queen-street, on Monday, April Ist, at 12 o'clock, 500 bunches Bannanas 8 bags Oranges 27 cases do 20 bags Pea Nuts In lots to suit purchasers. L. W. EAT O N Auctioneer. MONDAY, APRIL 1. DAIRY CATTLE, GRAZING STEERS, HORSES, FURNITURE, &c. TfIHE Undersigned have received instruc- JL tions from Mr Matthew Smith (whose lease has expired), to sell on the Farm, Puke kolie East, on Monday, April 1, The Whole of his .Lave and Dead Stock as follows:—23 Choice Dairy Cows, milking and at calving, 14 Steers, 2, 3, and 4-years-old, 11. Weaned Calves, well-bred Roan Bull, 2 years old, Heavy Draught Brood Mare (in foal), Draught Gelding, Draught Filly, 3 years old, Good Riding Hack, Farm Dray, 2 Swing Ploughs, Set Iron Harrows, Three Horse Grabber, Shaft and Plough Harness, about 20 tons Hay, 10 tons Eating Potatoes, Fat Pigs, Dairy Utensils, Household Furniture, and lot Sundries. Also, a light Draught Mare and Foal by Young Nobleman. AT 12 O'CLOCK. HUNTER & NOLAN. N.B.—Train leaves Auckland at 7 a.m. for Drary on arrival of which, a Bus will meet it to convey intending Purchasers to the farm, returning in time to catch Train in evening. THURSDAY, APRIL 4. COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENT, SPRINGBANK, PONSONBY. THE subscribers have received instruc tions from the owner, who is leaving the : city, to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock, That Comfortable Five-roomed COTTAGE, situate at the corner of Brown and Wynyard-streets, Soringbank, erected , on Lot 39, having 43 feet frontage to 1 Brown-street, and 104 feet to Wynyard : street, fenced, planted, and good well \ sunk on the property. 1 SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers.