dun Accident at Parnell.

A serious accident happened on Saturday pvenui'' last in Messrs Mason Bros, nursery, Parnell, to a young man named Lewis Weaver, about 19 years of age. He W as in the employ of Messrs Mason Bros., and at about a quarter to seven o'clock he went out armed Avith a double-barrelled gun to shoot a rabbit, AA'hen one of the barrels exploded, severely injuring his left hand. The thumb Avas almost shattered. Mr Mason promptly conveyed the sufferer to the Provincial District Hospital, when Dr. Philson, after examination, decided to amputate the arm near the elbow. Weaver bore the operation calmly. We learn to-day that he is doing as well as can be expected.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA

"SEMIRAMIDE."

ON Saturday evening "Semiramide was „l ave d for the second time, before a moderately well-filled house, Avhich would no doubt have been much larger but for the ill-advised and premature notice of the soming cheap season, which appeared in the morning paper. The cast Avas the same as on the occasion of its production, viz., Idreno, S. Camero ; Assur, S. Cesari; Oroe, Gambctti; L'Ombra di Nino, Tessada ; Arsace, Signora Venosta ; and Semiraniide, Signora Gaudaguini. The prima donna shews to great advantage in the title role of this opera. Her voice is not strained, as in " Norma," and her dignified physique exactly chimes in with one's idea of Avhat the great Assyrian Queen probably Avas. Signor Camero repeated his impersonation of Idrcna successfully, and Ai-as greeted Avith hearty applause from time to time. The part of Arsace gave the Signora Venosta scope for some powerful acting, and her glorious voice Avas in perfect order. Of the Signori Gambetti, Cesari, and Tessada it is unnecessary to say much, save that they played their respective parts, as usual, exceedingly Avell. POPULAR PRICES.

This evening a short season at ordiuary prices of 4s, 2s 9d, aud ls is to be commenced, and avc fully expect that the Theatre Royal will be crammed nightly from floor to ceil ing. If first-class operas, Avell rendered by competent artistes, Avill not draw, the ques tion arises, what Avill ? The Avorks selected for representation during the Aveek are, Aye notice, all particularly popular ones. This evening Aye are to have the famous - ' Roberto il Diavalo," AA'ith two prima donnas and tAvo tenors in the cast. To-morroAV, -'11 Trovatore" vrill be played for the second time, Signor Camero making a debut in character of Manrico. On Wednesday the charming Signora Caranti Vita takes a well-earned benefit in "II Barbiere," and Signor Cetchina Avill play two solos on the double bass "Un Ballo in Maschera" is to he given ou Thursday, " Mose inEgitto" on Friday, and " Lucrezia Borgia" will wind up the season.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

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

A GENERAL SPREE.

Mary Carmichael, David Cleary, John Long, Edivard Neenan (on bail), James BroAvn, Alexander Drunimond, James Gamble, John Kelly, Joseph Robinson, aud John Clarke Avere fined for this offence.

Joseph Robinson denied that he Avas drunk. He Avas -merely leading an in toxicated friend home, and as lie Avas ciippied, it was not unlikely that the constable made a mistake.

The offence Avas, however, proved by Constable Dyer and Sergeant Jackson.

DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.^ William O'Meara avus charged Avith being drunk and disorderly yesterday.

Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Constable Foreman Avas called, aud deposed that yesterday prisoner was flinging a tin can about in Ed-A-ardes street, and abusing every person he met. He was compelled to arrest him. Constable McLellan deposed that he saAV Constable Foreman bring the prisoner to the Station, and lent him a helping hand, and hy good handling they succeeded in caging their bird. The man AA-as drunk. Fined 20s and costs. EUPHEMIA IN TROUBLE. Euphemia Canty Avas charged Avith steal ing 15s, the property of-James Gamble. James Gamble deposed that he got drunk yesterday aud Avent to sleep in a paddock. When he got up again he missed 15s from his pockets. Agnes Collie, a young female, deposed that she was going up Symonds-street yes terday, Avhen she saAV the woman rifling the prosecutor's pockets. She took out some silver and coppers, and Avitness told her to give them back. She ran aAvay, and Avitness then gave eA-idence to the police. Sergeant Jackfeon deposed that _he arrested the prisoner in a stable last night on the charge. She had money in her pocket, and had been drinking during the afternoon..

The prisoner still persisted in her denial of guilt, hut she Avas sentenced to one month's imprisonment Avith hard labour.

AVINDOAV BREAKING.

Michael O'Brien, a small boy, Avas charged Avith Avilfully breaking a pane of glass, the property of George Ashton. Prisoner : It Avas'nt me; it Avas the other boy Kilgour. Mr Pardy referred to the increase of this local industry amongst the juvenile popula tion of Auckland.

Mrs Jane Ashton proved the diarge, but said she Avould not press it against the lads Mr Pardy stated that the boys led Con stable Strathearn a chase which beat the memorable chase of Sergeaut O'Connor "all to pieces." Jas. Hamilton, a small hoy aged 8, did not see the prisoner throAV the stone. It was throAA-n by a boy named Kilgour. Constable Strathearn deposed that infor mation Avas given to him yesterday to the effect that the boys had broken several windoAvs. He Avent in search, and chased hem up||. Grafton Road, doAvn Symonds ttreet, and all over the toAvn, The boys were very smart, and AVhenever he got near them they managed to draAv off again. The hoy won "by several lengths a. his OAvn door in Lome-street, and slipped inside ; witness folloAved, and caught the boy eating some bread and butter. He questioned him, and the boy admitted that he threw the stone, but not with- the intention to break the AvindoAV. His Worship commented on the destruc tion caused to property by the pranks of mis chievous boys, and dismissed the lads with a caution.- HEIffRY O'BRIEN AGAIN. Henry O'Brien, ou remand, yas charged with stealing au axe, value ss, the property John NeAvbold. ■ The prosecutor deposed to the facts of the case, and identified the axe. Master and Miss Mills, son of J. Mills, carpenter, &c, Victoria-street, deposed that the prisoner sold the axe to them for 2s. _ His Worship, taking into consideration the fact that prisoner Avas convicted of a similar larceny about 10 days ago, and dis charged Avithout sentence, sentenced him to two months' imprisonment, with hard labour.

AYIFE'S MAINTENANCE. A case of Avife's maintenance on the list settled by mutual consent. This concluded the business.

SPORTING QUERIES.

INQUIRER.—W. Perkins . walked one aiile at Lillie Bridge, in London, on June 1574, in 6 minutes 23 seconds ; and D. O'Leary, of Chicago, Avalkedsl9 miles at the .Agricultural Hall, Islington, London, .Apm 3 r a to 7th, 1877) in 5 days 20 hours 29 minutes 50 sees. Both these men are professionals. The amateur time distance vs, of co.»rse,difierent. A Constant Reader.—The only printed record of Hewitt's performances are these ; On Sept. mil, at Lyttelton, N.Z., he ran 880ydg in Imm 53£secs, Avhich is the fastest tune in which that distance (exactly) has been done by a professional runner. The fastest 100 yds was accomplished on Sept,

30th 1844, on the Hammersmith Turnpike Road by George Sewavd, of New Haven, U.S.A. Time oiily 9Jsecs.

HENDERSON'S MILL RACES

Maori Race, of 5 soys.; second horse 2 soys.; entrance 10s; three times round the course ; catch weights. For horses the bona fide property of Maoris resident in the County of Waitemata.

This race was a complete failure. There were o^y three entries, and it was carried off, after a miserable attempt at a raco, by a horse wear ing the hideous name of "Bloody."

Ladies Purse, of 20 soys.; entrance, 2 soys.; welter Aveight for age. Gentlemen riders. Distance, 14 miles. Mr O. C. McGee's gr m Elsa, 5 years, lOst 31bs 1 Mr M. Edgar's b g The Don, aged, lOst 71bs .. 2 Mr Walsh's b g Firetail, aged, lOst 71b3 .. 3 Mr J. Lamb's b f Jessamine. 3 years, Bst lllbs 0 Gold en Crown was struck out. Betting. Even on Elsa, 2 to 1 against The Don, 4 to 1 against the others. Elsa and The Don kept AVell together for the Avhole distance. Finally Elsa won by a length; Firetail third, and Jessamine far astern. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 25 soys.; second horse to receive 5 soys. out of the stakes ; Distance, 2 miles, over 8 flights of hurdles 3ft. 6in. high. Messrs Wilson and Cos. b g Hurricane, 5 years, lOst • • •' i Mr W. Bobbett's b g The Arrow, aged .. 2 Mr M. Edgar's The Don. aged, lOst 7lbs .. 0 Mr Thorpe's eh g Golden CroAvn, aged, lOst .. 0 Betting: 5 to 4 against Hurricane, 3 to < 1 against Don, 4to 1 against Arrow. At the second hurdle Arrow, Crown, and Don baulked, so that tho race Ava3 left to the favourite. Arrow made up his ground wonderfully, but Hurricane, who himped very cleverly, won easily at last, coming home five lengths in front of Arrow. Maori Hurdle Race, of 5 soys.; second horse 2 soys. : entrance, 10s. Distance, three times round ; catch Aveights. For horses the bona tide property of Maoris resident in the County of Waitemata. Remarri's By Golly .. .. 1 Rurita's Get Up 2 Five ran. Consolation Handicap, of 10 soys.; entrance, 1 soy.; distance, once round the course. Mr Walsh's Firetail 1 Mr Campbell's Derby 2 There were oniy two starters. With this event the daj's sport came to an end. We understand the settling will take place on Wednesday.

RIFLE MATCH.

ENGINEER V. NO. 3 COMPANY,

The rifle match on Saturday betAveen the above Companies resulted, contrary to general expec tations, in a victory for the Engineers. At the conclusion of the match, cheers Avere given on both sides. The following are the complete scores :— ENGINEER CO. Name1!. Tl. Captain White 51 Sapper Allen .. .. 50 Sapper Stirling 47 Sapper G. Partington 46 Lieutenant Saunders 13 Sapper Shaw 42 Sapper McEvoy 42 Sapper Searchfleld 40 Sapp sr Bruce 37 Sapper Moulden 37 Total 435 NO. 3 CO. Names Tl. Captain Morrow 51 Vol. Yates 47 Sergt. Hay _ 44 Sub-Lieut Robinson 44 Vol. W. D. Buttle 11 Sergt. W. Partington 42 Vol. E. R Partington 42 Vol. M acdonald '.. .. 41 Vol. Watson 40 Vol. Dore 39 Total 434 Gr__nd total Engineur Company .. 135 Graud total No. 3 Company .. .. 434 Maiority for Engineer Company .. 1

WEATHER REPORT.

The weather for the week ending with the morning of Satin day last (23rd Feb.), has been very cool and cloudy, feeling far more like autumn than summer; while the wind has been much stronger than for several Aveeks previous, although the rainfall has been but small, and confined to a single day. The barometer is unusually high for the season, the same being remarked last year. The extreme readings are, 30.301 (19th, morning), and 29.873 (21st, morning); the mean being 30.130, Avhile the average of February for 13 years is 29.839.

All the thermometric averages are much below those of the corresponding week of last year, especially those of the nightly readings, both in shade and exposed. Three nights, thosa of the 17th 18th and 19th, Avere remarkably cold. On the last-named night (13th, civil date), the gross thermometer sheAved 350, only three degrees above freezing; the shade temperature, however, on that night was a trifle higher than that marked the following night. The extremes are: for day, 74.0 on tho 19th, and 67.7 on the 21st; ior night, 61.7 on the 21st and 51.2 on the 20th. The averages are, respectively, 70.7 (same as last week.; 54.6 (nearly four and a half degrees lower); and approximate mean 62.6 (above two degrees lower,. This is nearly six degrees below The approximate mean for the month of Feb ruary for the past 13 years. The Avind has been mostly strong, averaging 379.6 miles per diem, or about 15| miles per hour; three days from N., the oth-r four days from W*. and S.W. It rose almost to a gale on the 21st, when 591 miles (211 miles average per hour* was recorded, with an actual velocity of 33 miles at 10 a.m. The entire rainfall of the week, viz., 0 430 inches, is recorded for this day, along with the coldeßt day, the Avarmest night, the greatest humidity, and the lowest barometric depression. Days mostly cool and cloudy; several of the nights much higher ; average of cloud, between 5 and 6.

Elavim B. Dickson-, Meteorological Observer. Auckland Meteorological Station, February, 23rd, 1878. "~

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's quotatipns :— Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £23 15s. National Bank—Buyers, 72s (ex. div.) Colonial Bank—sos 6d ; bnyers, 49s 6d (ex. div.). South British. Insurance—Sellers, 795. Auckland Gas—Buyers, £10 . Union Insurance—l3s 9d ; buyers, 13s 6d. Union Sash and Door— tellers, £5 ss, 50s paid up. Auckland Timber Co.—Sellers, 60s. Caledonian (dole)— Sellers, 62s 6d. Red Queen—Sellers, Is 6d. Moanatairi—72--',6d ; sellers, 73s 6d. Alburnia—7os. 71s; sellers. 71s. Prince Imperial—Buyers, 183 fjd; 17s 6d. Union Beach— Buyers' 225:6 d; sellers, 255. Queen of Beauty—Buyers, 43 9d. Kuranui Hill—l3s. Cure—Buyer-", ss. Bismarck—Sellers, 8s 6d. Nonpariel—Sellers, ls Bd. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Ciairman.

THE NAVAL BRIGADE.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) H Sir, —For a long time the members of the Aucklaud Naval Brigade have noticed that the reports of their parades are always reported so as to make them appear less than they Avere, Avhile some other corps are generally in excess in the newspaper of Avhat they are in the shed. What can be the reason? Where are the reports made up ? On Fri day evening the Naval Brigade had more men in the ranks (i.e., exclusive of officers, petty officers, and band) than the other two corps together; but the report in the " Herald" states that two companies Avere inspected, each numbering about 45 men. Noav, sir, if you could refer to the roll of the Naval Brigade in the Volunteer office you Avould find that nearly 70 of all ranks Avere on parade. The members of the Brigade Avould ackuoAA-ledge one occasion on Avhich both the evening and morning papers praised the Brigade (i.e., Avhen they Avere successful in their search for the missing persons). At any rate, they Avould like to have fair play Avith' the rest of the corps. It is A*ery seldom they are seen, even Avhen at a fire (i.e., by the reporters), or only tllen if a man-of-Avar is in the har bour, and then the man-of-Avar's men gct_the credit for your oavii citizen's being at work at the lire, because they (the citizens) happen to have broad blue collars on.— Yours, &c, A Member of this Brigade, and Lover oe Fair Play.

DISTRICT COURT.—This Day.

Before F. D. Fenton, Esq., District Judge.)

WINDING-UP OF -THE RED QUEEN.

Mr Alexander, solicitor—on behalf of Mr Geor'-e Williamson, Chairman, aud the Directors—applied to the Court for an order to wind up the Red Queen Gold Mining Company (Limited). The application stated that the Company had no means ot carrying on further opera tions. The necessary seven days' notice ha*l been given in compliance with the Act; and as it Avas impossible to get an extra ordinary .meeting, thy Directors had deter

mined upon this course. The mining operations had been carried on at Grahams town, but as the registered office and all the Directors Avere iv Auckland it Avould be more convenient for the Directors to meet in this city. His Honor granted the order ; the first meeting of creditors to be held at the office of the "Company, Wyndham-street, on the 12th proximo, at noon. Three other cases Avere set down for hearing, but Avere happily settled out of Court.

This Avas all the business,

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day* SUPPOSED SUICIDB OF A NAVAL

CADET,

The inquest is just over on the body of a young man named Reddish, a Naval cadet, who was out yesterday in a boat on the Thames river, aud is supposed to have jumped overboard. The body was recov ered t _vo hours aftenvards. The verdict Avas "Found DroAvued."

GISBORNE, this day.

FIRE THIS AFTERNOON.

A fire has just baoken out in the house of Mr Blake, shoemaker, Avhich is burned to the ground. It AA-as insured for £100 in the NorAvich Union. Luttrell's stables and Robjohn's warehouse have narrowly es caped.

COROMANDEL, this day.

Harbour Vie-v.— The mine manager reports that the stopes have advanced tAventy feet for the Aveek. The leader is about six inches wide, and looking as Avell as usual. A little gold being seen from time to time. About five pounds of specimens Avere taken out during the Aveek. There are about eighteen tons of quartz in the iicav paddock, and about 30 tons in the old paddock ready for crushing.

DUNEDIN, this day.

THE BETTING MAR.KET.

Betting is rather quiet. During the Aveek three or four horses have been steadily backed at short prices, and this has slightly altered the position of the favourite. Against him 4 to 1 has actually been laid to a small amount, and the probability is that this is hedging money, for his supporters are as confident as ever. Next in demand conies Ariel, Templeton, and PungaAVcre- Avere —Titania and Bribery having receded, in consequence of an inquiry for their respective stable companions. Chancellor has gone to an outside price since Oberon put "him through in their trial, and the latter is being backed by a good many, Avith the idea that he will be reserved for the Cup, and not have his chance spoilt by running for the Maiden Plate. There is no betting on the Derby, but doubles on Cup and Derby, Cup, and Publicans' Cup, and D'.J.C. Hurdle and Steeplechase, are taken freely, at prices ranging from 100 to 10 to 100 to 3. Trebles ou Cup, Derby, and Jockey Club, or Cup, Publicans', and D.J.C., are laid on 100 to 2. LATEST BETTING.

The folloAving is the latest betting on the Cup : 3 to 1 against Hippocampus, 6 to 1 Ariel. 6 to 1 PungaAvere'vere, 9 to 1 Temple ton, 9 to 1 Longlands, 100 to 10 Bribery, 100 to 1 Titania, 100 to G Orange Lightning, 100 to 6 Cloth of Gold, 100 to 5 Oberon, 100 to 5 Lima, 100 to 5 to 3 against any other.

(PRESS AGENCY.)

GISBORNE, this day. INQUEST AND FUNERAL OF CAP-

TAIN READ,

An inquest was held on the body of the late Captain Read this morning. Dr Pollen stated the cause of death to be fatty degeneratio nof the heart. No post-mortem examination Avas considered necessary. The jury returned a verdict of " Died from the visitation of God." A large concourse of Europeans and natives assembled to foIIOAV the remains to the grave. All business avus suspended in toAvn.

DUNEDIN, this day.

CANTERBURY WINS THE MATCH

The Otago men Avent all o,ut for 185, leaving Canterbury 55 lo get to win, which Avas obtained with the loss of oue Avicket.

REEFTON, this day.

THE PREMIER AT REEFTON

ThePremieraddressed a public cieetingof a thousand persons,and a vote of thanks and conlidence Avas carried unanimously. He Avas afterwards entertained at a banquet, at Avhich three hundred were present.

PORT CHALMERS, this day.

ARRIVAL OF A WHALER.—BUSH

FIRES

Arrived —The Avhaler ■ Splendid, after three months cruising, Avith 55 tons of sperm oil. The thermometer Avas eighty in the shade yesterday. Large bush fires are raging.

WELLINGTON, this day,

PROPOSED-GOVERNMENT CIR CULARS.

The " Wairarapa Standard " says it has authority for stating that Ministers have in contemplation the publishing tAvice daily, for the benefit of morning and evening papers, and for transmission throughout the colony, a "Government circular," giving briefly an account of all business transacted or to be transacted during the day. The first number will probably be issued on the return of the Premier to Wellington. ARRIVAL FROM KAIPARA.

Arrived, this day, the Young Duck from Kaipara.

GREYMOUTH. this day.

THE PREMIER AT GREYMOUTH.

Sir George Grey addressed the largest meeting ever held here. He advocated manhood suffrage, equal electoral districts, triennial parliaments, taxation on lands im proved through public Avorks, and reform hi the administration of Crown Lands. A unani mous vote of confidence to Sir George Grey Avas passed.

LYTTELTON, this day.

TOTAL WRECK OF THE KETCH

EXCELSIOR.

The ketch ashore at Amuri is the Excelsior, formerly a lighter iv this port, and trading between the Heathcote River and Amuri. She has been abandoned by the Insurance Companies as a total Avreck. The creAV and passengers were saved.

FIJI NEWS.

By* the arrival of theMuzeppa, avc arc placed in receipt of files of the Fiji " Times" to the Sth inst., from Avhich the following items aie condensed :— Mr William Hennings has secured the contract for the taxes, Avhich are to be paid in copra aud cotton throughout tht, colony. In a tAVO-mile match for £50 aside betAveen Mr Gundry's Whynotand Mr Lyon's Liberty, the latter Avon easily. Mr W. Good sustained severe injuries by a fall from his horse. It is said that native prisoners at Levuka, avlio are not hi the gaol before dark, are not allowed admittance. Messrs. Chamberlin have purchased the island of Naitamba. The GoA'ernor of Fiji has gone on a visit to Samoa iv H.M.S. Sapnhire. A threatened rising amongst the J.a natives Avas promptly suppressed Avithout bloodshed by Mr Wilkins 'n, Native Con - uiissioncr. A Fijian died from fish poisoning, by eat ing " duueons," a kind of sardine. . The sale of spirits to natives has been supprv.ssed. The natives have excited much indig nation, by bathing in the reservoir Avhich supplies Levuka.

MOUNT EDEN ROAD.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Slß,—Can you inform me if it is legal for the pound-keeper at NeAvmarket to detain cattle in his pound from Saturday till Wed nesday Avithout advertising them till the morning he Avas going to sell them, aud without giving any pievious notice. He told me the Star Avas not a gazette. _ I told him he Avas mistaken, and he said the " Herald" Avasthe only gazette in Auckland. J. told him I did not read the " Herald." Through this man's ignorance of his duties as a pound-keeper, he put me, a poor man, to £2 12s expenses for poundage fees, be sides a summons from a policeman. This is NeAV Zealand. Can 1 take any steps against this man to recover my money for illegally detaining those cattle ?—Yours, etc., THOMAS MIREGAN. [When notice is served on the OAvner, personally, seven days must elapse before impounded cattle can be legally sold. When the notice is posted, eleven clear days' notice must be given. The STAR is a duly appointed gazette for the publication of all impounding, highway, or other Government notifications required by any colonialor provincial statute. If our correspondent's cattle have been sold illegally, he has his remedy at law.- Ed E.S.] .

SSRank Poison is scarcely more injurious than are the deleterious liquors which the scamps who vend them represent to be the same or as good as Udolpho Wolfe's Schiedam Aroma tic Schnapps. Bottles Avhich formerly con tained this superb medicinal beverage are used by the impostors, and the genuine labels imi tated. We trust this caution will forearm the public and baffle the swindlers.

Considerable excitement Avas caused on the Avharf to-day by the appearance of Constable Burke running at the top of his speed. This caused quite a sensation amongst the loiterers on"the wharf, and a regular stampede after him "was the result. On reaching the end of the East tee, the Constable hallooed to the captain of the City of Cork, Avhich Avas passing on its way to Riverhead, and the vessel came alongside the Mazeppa. The vigilant officer descended, and the croAvd Avaited in eager expectancy for the result, but the Constable did not return, and Avhen in a couple of minutes the vessel steamed away the crowd realized that they had been egregiously sold, and that Mr Burke had merely gone to Riverhead on a trip for the benefit of his health.

M«>THI_RS : You need not soav from morn ing till night to keep your children tidy, an hour or two a day with one of the genuine Singrr's World Renowned Sewing Machines Avill accomplish all the sewing for a large family. They are the Very Best Machines for fsttiily use, and Avill run for years Avithout getting out of order, at the same time exceeding in Speed as Avell as in Action any other machine. Messrs Holloavay, G.-.-.-.ICK and Cranavell are now the Agents for these Machines, aud aro selling them at Reduced prices for Cash. They also keep the Largest Stock of Carpets, Floor Cloths, aud Household Furniture in the Province, besides Drapery, Millinery, and Men's and Boys' Clothing. A lot of Ncav Carpets, Oil Canvas, and Floor Cloth just opened. Bedding.of every description in Stock. Goods delivered free to all parts of the toAvn by Holloavay Garlick and Cranavell, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland.—LAvt.]

The value ot coke as a tuel, and a* a means oi 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 aud raising steam, as it absorbs ,ne smoke or 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 a. hich these coals lack—body and resistance. Every householder should buy coals and coke at the same time, aud, if convenient, mix them ; smaller bills aud gi eater .satisfaction will be the result. The price of coke is advertised elsewhere— ADVT.I

EVENING STAR- MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25



TV ANTED, in a private family by a YT young man Lodgings (with Avhole k or partial Board), in a healthy locality, within easy distance of town.—Address, stating terms, M. Star Office. WANTED, a young girl. Mrs Ward, top of Shortland-street. WANTED,!a~FemaIe Cook.—Old House at Home, Hobson-street. \X7*ANTED, a Carpenter.—Thos. Oram, TI Howe-street, between 7 and 9 this even ing. WANTED, a strong Lad as ;- pprentice to the Machin; Printing.—Apply at this ofiice ANTED, a Oeneral Servant.—Apply to Cruickshank and Miller, Queen street^^ , WANTED, to Purchase for cash, a good 5 or 6-roomed House and allotment Avithin 15 minutes walk of Queen-street.-- Apply by letter to " Citizen," Post-office. WANTED, a few respectable Boarders; also, to let a.large single furnished bed room Avith or without board.—Apply next to the Governor Brown Hotel. ANTED, immediately a good Tailor. —N. Campbell, Queen-street. WA N T E D, to Sell, Best Bangor Countcs3 Slates in quantities to suit purchasers.—H. B. Morton. ANTED, immediately, four strong Youths about 16 years of age.—Apply Harkes' Patent Brick Works, Mechanics' Bay. ANTED to Rent 7 a Small Back-room for Ofiice. centrally situate; weekly rent, s'.—Apply, by letter immediately. " Advo cate," Stak Ofiice. W ANI ED, an experienced Nurse for two children; references required.— Apply Mrs. Baron Ireland, Yarborough House, Parnell. WANTED7a Man Cook for ail Hotel at Gisborne.—Apply at this office at 12 noon to-morrow. WANTED, situation by au experienced Grocer; best Auckland references.— Apply Messrs. BroAvn, Barrett & Co WANTED, a young Man to make him telf generally useful; one accustomed to an hotel preferred'.—Britomart Hotel. "ANTED, 5 or 6 Farm Labourers, single, to be at my office not later than this evening. No drunkards need apply.— Hannaford's Registry, Queen-stfeet. ANTED KNOWN, that a Rifle Match, for a Single-barrelled Gun, will be Fired in Hazard's Shooting Gallery This Evening, commencing at 8 o'clock sharp. WANTED KNOWN, Cartes-de-visite Coloured ti Life by the new process. Cartes, la. 6i.; Cabinets, 2s. 6d. each.—Address : Mr. Howe, care C. Hill, Picture Dealer, Welles ley-street.—!__a_ Specimens on hand. ANTED~KNOWN, that Aye are now ready to supply Wrought-iron, Ship, and House Stoves at very moderate prices; Colonial Portable and Side Ovens from 20s upAvard.3; also a pair of Platform Scale?, in first-class order, for sale cheap.—Hyauiason and McCabe, Victoria-street, tivo doors west of Chapel-street. A smart Boy Avanted. WANTED, Engrossing Clerk.—Apply at once, in own handwriting, with references, to "Solicitor." Star office. WANTED, good General Servants, 2 Female Cooks, Cook and Laundresses, Nursemaids, 4 assistants house Avork.—Mrs. Coil's Select Registry Office. "V&TANTED, Tenders for Painting tAvo TT Houses, Parnell. Labour only, or labour and material. Tenders to be' in by Thursday next, 2 p.m.—Robei t Kay, Parncll. WAN TED, a good General Servant.— Masonic Hotel. Princes-street. WANTED, an industrious trustAvorthy man for ploughing, carting, and general usefulness.—Apply C. T. Wren, Mount Hobson, Remuera. . WANTED, an experienced and sober Cab-driver. -Apply F. Quick. '\TTANTED to Let., Furnished Cottage, ?' v pleasantly situated, garden; first-class Cook Housekeeper on premises ; elderly couple preferred; terms moderate.—Address " Lena," care of Parncll Post-office. . TV ANTE D, several good Shingle .7 Splitters.—Apply to the Auckland Timber Co, (I.inn ted). WANTED, an Apprentice to the bakery business.—Apply R. Forgie, All Nations Bakery, Parnell.



T^TONDERFUL, isn't it ? and yet not W stolen. 2d Reels of Black Glazed Cot tin for 11; 3s Knitting Cotton for 2s; 3d Reels of Crochet Cotton for 2_d: 3d Wmdsot Soap for lid: ls a dozen Black Braid? for Gd; Is alb. Canary Seed for Gd; 7s Concertinas for Is; 10s do for 7s :Is Seemleas Lisle Gloves for Ad ;ls bd a bottle Cherry Tooth Paste for Id; 2s 6d Specta cles for lb .fresh lot): lis 6d Prunella Boots for 63 Gd; ls Sperm Candles for 10' d; bd loo.h Brushes for Id ls do for 6d:ls 6d Scissors for 9d : ls Corkscrews for Id; 2i Men s Hats for Is ; 6d a pair wooden Knitt ng Niellos for 3d; a.lso, trhirt Buttons, Id a gro.s ; Leather I.aces, Is a gross; Piano Books, Id; Children's Books, Id to 9d; Handsome Books ou Chess, Draughts, Gymnastics, Swimming, Besique, Cnbbage, Hi liards. Croquet, only 61; lot of other bar gains. Point out to your friends the money they can save.—W. H. Daintier, Victoria-street, corner.of Hobson-street. __ ANTED, Working Men to knoAV the Public Baths, (Hot, Cold, and Shower), will open the first Aveek in March; charges 6_ and ls. Those in want of Furniture can 'have every description of Household Requisites at cost price, or on weekly payments to make room to fit up the Baths.—Cheap Fur nitureMar^V^cto-ia^tre^tJjast^ IHSTANTED, by a respectable man, a V V situation to work in a garden, or make himself generally useful.—Address S.K., Star Ofiice. \_f ANTED Known, that D. Goldie is V prepared to Bupply all kinds of Timbe and other Bullding'Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Poeto, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Dark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &.:., Sec ar, the lowest marketprice, at his Yards Cus tt,n-hoi.se-3troefc. WTANTED, aTgood General Servant for V? Remuera, Avhere another is kept— Apply, before 11 a.m., to Mrs. W. Cruickshank, Grafton Road. WANTED to Let, in Parnell, lavo 6-roomcd Houses, with every con venience—Apply to Richard Kcals. 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. Hqldship, Manager. ANTED, a First-class Hairdresser to rent the Shop in connection AA'ith the Working Men's Public Baths; all fittings, fur niture, and requisites supplied, and weekly Avages if preferred.—Working Men's Public Baths, Victoria-street East. . WANTED^' a Man and a Boy to milk. W. J. Connelly, Three Kings. ANTED, three or four good Bench mon.—Aberdeen Boot Factory. WANTED! WANTED !—Wanted to Sell (cheap). 22 kegs of Nails, only 2d lb, 2}in., 2'in., and 3in. ; also 20 sacks of Haricot Beans, only 2d lb. 71bs for ls ; New Cheese, only Gd lb ; Canary Seed. Gd lb, 21bs for lid; Candles Gibs for 5s 3d ; soo.l Tea, 2s lb ; Tin Pepper Boxes, Id and 2d each ; Camp Oven Lids, only Id lb.— H. Watts. Pitt-street. Good Onions 91bsforls. TV ANTED, Cash Purchasers to knoAV VV that I sell at Town Prices, und supply superior articles, especially' Teas, my superlative mixture at 3s. per lb. i-_ a treat. I have a good Family Tea at 2s ; Reflu-d Sugars from 4Jd per lb. Cotl'ee roasted and ground on the premises fresh daily. Try my Assam Tea, the best value in Auckland.—W. S. Collins, Family Grocer, Manukau Road, Parnell. HOLESALE AND RETAIL, 1 have the folio wing bargains for Men, Women and Children:—2B gross Clark's Glazed Cotton (200 yards), id a reel, lOd per dozen; 12 gross Crochet Cotton, 2kl a reel, 2s 3d a dozen; 25 doz. Seamless Lisle Gloves, sd, or three pair for ls ; Fre3hLotof Knitting Cotton, 2s alb.; Sewing Silk, two skeins for Id; 10 Fresh Large Celestial Concertinas. 7s each ; lot of small ditto, -is each ; Stay Busks, 3d; Shirt Buttons, 3d a gross; Superior ditto, 2d a dozen ; 5 dozen Scissors, 9d; Splendid SOap, 2d a cake ; WaA-e Braid, 3d per dozen ; Cherry Toothpaste, Id a bottle ; Leather Laces, ls a gross; Gents' White Opera Ties, Id and 6d; Dressing Comb*. 3d and 6d; Real Buffalo ditto, ls ; Men's Good Braces, 9d; Violet Powd.r, Id a packet; Lar_re Bottles Lavender Water, 9d; Fresh Lof- of Spectacles, ls; Full- Aveight Sperms, 10id ; Lovely Pruneila Boots for those Avho wish to get rich husbands; Canary Seed, 6d; Nice Lot of Toys, Id to 6d; Lot of Apple and other Cases cheap ; Men's Socks, IJd; more of the toplendid 23 Tea; Superior Mixed Tea, 2s 6d; Sec. Sec, Seo.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. QT. SEPULCHRE'S CONCERT, in the IO Kast Newton School-room, on THIS EVENING at 8. Ticket of admission, ls. y" ODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 41S, S.C., A Meeting of the above Lodge is convened for This (Monday) Evening, to be held in tho Lodge-room at 7.30. By order. £f O T I C K. Having purchased the Stock-in-Trade and Book Debts of Frederick Richard de Rose, late of Otahuhu, Storekceoer, and intending to carry on such businc-s, I hereby notify that all accounts duo him must pc p..id to me, a".d my receipt and no other Avill be a discharge for the StlmC' EDMUND ELLINGHAM. KS. HENRY, in returning thanks for the kind patronage she has received trom her friends and the public in general during the past four years she lias been in business, begs leaA-e to intimate that her charges Avill remain the same, having found no occasion to tempt servants to her office by offerinf? to charge no fee. —E. Henry, Registry Ofiice, Shortland street. D D F E I, L O W S' HALL, COOK-STREET. A Select Quadrille Party will be held in the above Hail on Wednesday, the 27th February. Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock p.m. sharp. W. T. Donald, m.c. WANTED, all connected Avith Private Boarding Houses, Restaurants. Hotels. Shipping, &c„ &c. togiveROBLEY'S PATENT AERATED FLOUR one fair trial for Bread. Tea Cakes, Scones, Pancakes, Pastry, &c. It will be found more economical thau any other kind of Flour. Also, Roblej 's Prepared Porridge Meal for Indigestion, and Robley's Superior Food for Infants and Inval'ds. Wholesale and Retail Manufactory : Upper Lome-street, Auckland. P_ RIDE OF TOKATEA GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). Tho ordinary Half-yearly Meeting o*f Share holders is hereby convened to be held at the Ofiice of the Company, Shortland-street (next Post-office), Auckland, on MONDA V, 4th March. 1878, at 12 o'clock noon. • Business: To reccivo Directors' Report and Balance-sheet, and elect two Directors and Auditor. . ROBERT HORNE, Legal Manager. Auckland/February 20,1578. mo CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. In reference to the advertisement for Joiners to proceed to Dunedin, you are informed that there is a dispute at present existing, and that the men are out on strike. In the interests of the trade, you are j-equested not to accept the pro__ored employment. THORNTON, SMITH. AND FIRTH'S PRICES CURRENT (WHOLESALE) Subject to alteration Avithout notice. Sacks. 100's. 50's CroAvn Brand Flour, & s. d. £ a. d. £ s. d. per ton 16 0 0 16 10 0 17 0 0 T.S.&F. Canterbury Brand 15 0 0 15 10 0 16 0 0 Meal for Pig-feed .. 710 0 Sharps 7 10 0 Bran 6 0 0 Fowl Wheat .. .. Is. to 4s. 6d. per bushel. Tho above prices include sacks and bags; sacks and bags not returnable. Terms: Cash. 1877. TO LET, in the best part of Queeu street, with immediate possession, the handsome Shop, plate glass fr^nt, and lined with looking glass; lately in tho grocery busi ness.— ApcdyJ2^H_________ GST, on Saturday evening, between Hob?on and Queen-streets, a Gold Brooch, with gentleman's portrait.—Finder Avill leceive 5s reward on returning same to 'his office. CHEAP LEATHER AND BOOT WAREHOUSE, HIG HT-S i'RI-ET. Children's Strong Boots, 2/6. 3/6, 4/6, and ./G Women's E.S. and Lace Boots, 2/6. 4/6, 6/6, aud Men's Bluchers, Lace, and E.S. Boots, G/6, S/6, 10/6, and 12/6. WIiOr.KSALTS AND RETAIL. HIGH-STREET. S. ROUT, *X OTI. ZJ- iTE It EMOV AL. In consequence of necessary alterations being done at Rutland House, Parnell, R. J. YATES will carry on his business in a portion of the premises of M>. 11. McCormick, Tailor, &c, Avho will b-> very happy to meet his customers in the same place. R.J.Y. takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous customers for their A-ery liberal patronage during the past six years, and trusts by keeping the Be3t Goods, and Selling at Lowest Town Prices, to merit the same in the future. N.B.—Will be back in the old house about tbe middle of March. GROCERY Business For Sale ; a very profitable little business, doing a good return. Rent low : expenses very light ; business mostly cash.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. A~ BERDEEN^TonSHED^GiiANITE MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, fkom £5, Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. a and Priceß fbee from JOHN I-KGGB Sculptor. Aberdeen S-taotland



m A N X s. Ex LOERAINE AND APELLES, 50 FIRST-CLASS IRON T^.NKS. W. & G. WINSTONE. Tj- L O UR! p. LOU* R ! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGill, Hassell, J. T. Evans and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. £3T Tbe best brand in the market. Wholesale Agknts--B. TONKS & CO, .Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholi.sai.i- Agents-B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO Xy ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payablo by Aveekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMKGEN, Auckland Loan Oilice, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of way. . Vy ORK 1N G 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 Cards of Membership—los., 65., and Is.—are now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. Heslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria-street; Mr. Cook, corner of Albert and Wyndham-streets; Mr. C. Sanoei-S, Parnell; any member of Committee ; or of W. Lepine, Secretary. £fil> iZYK~—FOII SALE, Farm of 156 acres, <3»//V->«». partly improved, 50 acres bu3h, Hous;'. of 3 rooms, Sec, 20 miles from Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent. Shortland-street. ISI /* to £1000 LENT, on Building Society oWAC principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent. V*ul can Lane. Mortgages and Loan 3 negotiated. 87101. SALE, in Symonds-street, a large ID Dwelling-house, Avith freehold allotment, 66 x 330 feet. Price, £150. Terms very easy.— S. Vaiie, House and Land Agent. Shortland street^ ACHT for Sale.—The Coutrabandiere, 10 tons, beautifully fitted out, will bo sold very cheap, owner leaving the Colony ; also a very large Open Pleasure' Boat, capable of carrying 10 persons. —W. P. Featherstone, North Shore. MOUTH SHORE.—For Sale, a bargain, I_\ that beautifully-situated and Avell-built .Residence adioining the Devonport Hall. The position is unequalled on the Shore, being close to the water's edge, and yet sheltered • o:n >U bleak winds. The Garden is well stocked with Fruit and Ornamental Trees. The property is better known as hairing been the residence of i the late Mr David Burns. Apply on tli ■ premises.—W. P. Featherstone. P9_tA —HOUSE of 6 rooms, wash-house c&£i -firvr. Avith copper, coal-hole, range, &c, good Avell, allotment 66 x 1086, fenced and planted, 25 minutes from Post-office.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. C?9QA —24 A CUES GOOD LAND, 7 acres <Mr%i <Z/\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. ft>-| ACRE FARM, 17 miles from ©J* __L Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad ioining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Estate Agent, Shortland-street. OA ACRE FARM, 80 acres in grass, 2 acres o\/ orchard in full bearing, 30 acre bush, all level land and rich soil, House of 3 rooms. dairy, stock-yard. &c. Price, £ioos.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite Vuican Lane.—Apply to Manager Bank of New South Wales. TO LET, a nine-roomed House, in Alexandra-street, with good well: rent low.—Mrs. Irvin, American Store, Alexandra street. TO LET ; in Karangahape Road, a House of seven rooms and scul;ery, with six fireplaces, Avell adapted for a medical man, at present occupied by Dr. Young. Possession can bo had by 25th February.—Apply to J. Carson, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street j- or to A. Sommerville, opposite Holdship's Factory, Newton. TO LET, a six-roomed Cottage in St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby.—J. &. T. Mason, Hairdressers, 186, Queen-street. rr.o LET. a Avell-finished two-roomed 1 Cottage in Edwin-street, Newton. Rent, 5s per week.—Apply to Mrs. Harkins. TO LET, a comfortable 5-roomed Cottage situated in Princes-street.—Apply to J. L. Hatswell, Grocer, opposite Noithern Club. rg^.o LET, at Mount Eden, near Major JL Green's, a 6-roomed House, with coAvshed, stabling, two large reseA'oirs of Avater, and eight acres of land; or if preferred, without the land. Apply to G. Testa, Mount Kden. O LET, a D-velling-house in Waterloo Quadrant, opposite Government House. — Apply to Williams & Co,, Fort-3treet. TO LET, Avith immediate possession, on Three Kings Road, near Epsom, a good Dairy Farm of eighty acres, Avith dAvelling house, stables, cowsheds, &c, at present occupied by Mr. James Crawford.—For terms apply on the farm to J. CraAvford. TO LET, immediately, the Premises uoav in tho occupation of Mr. Cucl-s.y, Music Seller, Queen-street.— Apply to Wm. Easdown, OIICG __~8 tFCGt mo SMALL CAPITALISTS.—For sale, JL . in a country to*A*n. Avithin ea.y distance from Auckland, a Good Thriving Business. Principals only dealt with.—Apply, by letter only, to A.S.. Star Office. '__ AQAA —FOR SALE, Substantially ,i| ! rO,« "" "• built Cottage of 5 rooms and kitchen, with freehold corner allotment, 66x100 feet, fenced, tile drained, and planted Avith fruit and ornamental trees, excellent view.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-Street. IJT.OR SALE, a first-class Boarding-house : in Princes-street, with large freehold allotment. Price, £700.—Apply to J. M.Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. OR SALE, a Box Mangle, with good will.—Apply at this office. TDILLERSLIE HOUSE & GROUNDS, TO LET, the above Beautiful Property. House, 12 rooms; 26 acres Lund; Fruitful Orchard, &c. B. TONKS & CO. TVf ATIONAL INDEPENDENT ORDER J3I OF ODDFELLOWS. Loyal Auckland Pioneer Lodge, 9.34. NOT ICE. In consequence of the Anniversary of the Fraternal Home, 1.0. G.T., taking place on Mon day evening, the next meeting of the Auckland Pionenr Lodg* is postponed until TUESDAY EVENING, 26th instant, at the Temperance Hall, Albeit-street, at 7.30 sharp. All members are requested to attend. Business of importance. HENRY RAFTON, Secretary. MATAWAI GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED).' Notice is hereby given that a Call (first) of Sixpence per Share has this day been made by the Directors upon the Capital of tho Company, payable to the Secretary, at the office of the Company; Shortland-street, Auckland, on or before TUESDAY, sth day of March, 1878. FKEDK. RING, Secretary, AUCKLAND RAIL WAY S. On and after WEDNESDAY, February 27th 1878, Wharfage will be charged on M.rc.r Wharf, both export and import, as follows :— - Merchandise, 2s per ton Minerals, ls per ton Native Coals, 2d per ton Shingles, 6d per 1000 Palings, 6d per 100 Timber, 6d per super, feet Firewood, ls per cord. A. V. MACDONALD, 1 General Manager.



AUCKLAND AND OHAUPO RAILWAY. The folloAving alterations to Auckland and Ohaupo Railway Time Table will come in force on arid after MONDAY, 25th February next ensuing:— Ohaupo, dep., 6.5 a.m. Rukuhia, 6.21 a.m. Hamilton, arr. ( 6.41 a.m. • ' . ~ dep. 1 6.16 a.m. Te Kapa, 7.1 a.m. Pukete, 7.10 a.m. NeAvcastie,air. a.m. „ dep. ) 7.30 a.m. Taupiri, 7.45 a.m. Huntley, 8.1 a.m. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. HA. C. B. S. — A U C X L A N D • branch; no. si. A Special Meeting will tako. place on WED NESDAY. 27th February, at 8 p.m., in St. Patrick's Hall. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary. FTENDERSON'S MILL RACES. The Settling for the aboA*c Races will take place at the Office of the Auckland Racing Club, Durham-street, on WEDNESDAY, February 27, at 3 o'clock p.m. WM. PERCIVAL. SEWING MACHINES OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A ' LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. B. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sowing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HHSLOP, ENGINEER, "THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. V OST, from one of the Ponsonby Oniui- I A busses, a Bla-'k Felt Hat.—Finder Avill be rewarded on leaving same at Mr. Quick's, Victoria-street. -f 4\S. REWARD.—Lost, on Otahuhu JL" Road, a pair of Ivory Opera Glasses and Case.-Whoever returns them to Mrs. Glover, Glenside, Upper Sj monds-street, will obtain the above reward. PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Grace-street, Ponsoxbv Road. MRS. ROBINSON desires to inform her friends that she intends to Open a Preparatory School for Boys and Girls, at her residence, on Tuesday, sth March. Terms: ONE SHILLING per WEEK. /CHURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL, V^ PARNELL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). Quarter Days :—January 25, April 12, July 5, September 27. For particulars, apply to the Headmaster. JAS. ADAMS. B.A. A. AA * I-^gg-fpSf-^a. The Officers and Brothers of __#.flfe__-K:.li"_l_ Court City of Auckland, No. 1 3978> Ancient Order of Fores ;^«^_flpy|r ters, are requested to MEIsT '-v_. at the LCou t Ron, Cook 4'ftldS_&l®l street, TO-MORROW (Tues |B&Ml^MJ day), Feb. 26, at 2.30 p.m., to : tsil^^^&^J attencl the Funeral of the late v£9Bss jw*-S--__2_* W if e 0 f Brother M. Neville. Members of other Courts are requested to attend. By order of the CH. T. HOLLAND, Secretary. "XTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING _Ll COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have this day made a Call (the fifth) of Sixpence per Share on the Capital of the Company, payable to the Manager, at tho Registered Office of the Company. No. 14, Insurance Buildings, Auck land, on WEDNESDAY, 13th March, 1873. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland, 22nd February, 1878. I>rlmltlve methodist sunday school, newmarket; THE ANNIVERSARY TEA MEETING In connection Avith the above ~unday-school, will take place on TUESDAY, February 25. Tea on the Table at 6-30. After which, Singing and Recitation will be rendered by the Children. Tickets, ls6d, to be had of any of the Teachers; or Messrs. Jenkins and Bishop, Newmarket. TMPORTANT NOTICE TO SMOKERS. Ju3t Landed, ex Mail Steamer, a splendid assorted shipment of American Fine-cut Plug, Granulated, and Chewing Tobaccos; also, America Squeezer Playing Cards, Drafts, Dominoes, &c.—Partridge and Woollams, opposite Union Bank, Queen-street. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28. On Account of Whom it May Concern. GEORGE~SIBBIN WILL sell by auction on Thursday, 28th instant, at 11 o'clock, WSL (ex Apelles)— 2 drums Caustic Soda) more -or less 8 „ „ ~ j damaged, TO-MORROW. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE COLLEGE STREET. M. JONES- & CO. HAVE received instructions from Mr R. T. Graham to sell, by auction, at his residence, College-street, To-morrow (Tuesday), 26th inst., at 12 noon. His handsome (almost new), Household Furniture and Effects, comprising Wal nut Pianoforte, Mahogany and Hair Cloth Suite, Oval Table, Round Table. Side Table, Cane Chairs, Gilt Cornice Poles and Curtains, Clocks, Pictures, Books, Carpets, Sewing Machine, Bed room Furniture, Cooking Utensils, Crockery, Mangle, &c , &c, &c. TO-MORROW. FIJI MAIZE. FIJI MAIZE. B. TONES & CO. »TXAVE been instructed to sell hy ______ auction, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, 170 bags Maize, ex Mazeppa. ~ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27. BOOKS 1 BOOKS! BOOKS I THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 27thinstant, at II o'clock, About 500 VOLUMES BOOKS, comprising Valuable and Interesting Works by the. best authors. Many of the Avorks are perfectly new, and consist of Trans actions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute; Maxwell's Life of Wellington; Cornhili's -Magazines, Lon don Society, Good Words, Church His tory, History of Scotland, sec, Sec SAMUEL COCHRANE & CO. Auctioneers TO-MORROW. EX 'SAXON,' @ DUNEDIN. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. ." GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, at the Exchange Sale Room?, Queen-street, To-morrow, 26th February, at 11 o'clock, The undermentioned Goods, more or less damaged :— 30 sacks Pollard 40 „ Bran 30 , „ Barley Dust 9 ~ Oatmeal Also, Cases of Cheese. TO-MORROW. • GEO. W. BINNEY WILL sell by public auction, nt the Exchange Sale Rooms, Queen-street, on To-morrow, 26th instant, at 11 o'clock, A quantity of Wire Rigging 1 Larue Tank, 1 Small Tank 1 set Platform denies and Weights Bamboo Mats, and Sundries. TO-MORROW. EX MAZEPPA, @, FIJI. WILL sell by auction, at lis mart-. Fort-street, to-morrow (Tuesday), at IL o'clock. 200 bunches Banna_as 59 dozen Oranges Cocoanuts , " *. Peanuts 10 cases Apples.