In the event of Mr Hunter adopting the latter alternative, Mr Buckley .is mentioned SJrTffloffiffl'oF DEMOCRACY. T The "Post" says the election yesterday of Mr Barton was the crowning triumph of the stipporters of democratic principles and a liberal policy. It was also a victory achieved in the face of what at first sight appeared to be overwhelming, almost insuperable, difficulties. The Conservative candidate, Mr Pearce, enjoyed a high degree of personal popularity, possessed a large circle of friends, and occupied a social business position which involved the pos session of considerable influence. Oa toe other hand, Mr Barton could make certain •of the votes of only a part of the democratic party, which was split up into two ;sections; one consisting of Mr Hutchison's supporters. Then Mr Barton was in gaol and could not contest election m per . lon so that all things considered, his pros pects at one time did not appear hopeful. That un'ersuch circumstances Mr Barton should have won the election is mainly due to the intense .determination of a majority of the electors that no other than the candi date of democratic principles, professing a "liberal policy, should be returned to represent -the city in Parliament. WHAT SECURED MR BARTON'S ELECTION.

The monster meeting at the Arcade struck the keynote, which was the preludeto every thing that followed. When Sir George Grey had given an exposition of his policy, it was "unanimously adopted in a most earnest and enthusiastic manner; and rrom the moment -of this being done, it was felt that most strenuous efforts must be made to have a democratic icondidate elected. Mr Pearce strengthened this feeling by declaring, when he addressed the constituency, that he would not support a democratic policy. The result of this election marks the beginning of :a "new era in the political history of Welling" ton. The small but influential and wealthy Conservative party, which for years has centred within itself monoply of political power in Wellington, has been completely broken up at once and for ever. The people have at last felt their political power. They have realised that they are masters of the situation, and that if they choose to act they can return to Parliament men who will *be supporters of policy designed for the good of the many rather than the advantage of a few; and that those whom they return will thus be truly the representatives of the great body of their people and their interests, rather than of those of the large runholders and capital ists.

COROMANDEL, this day.

Union Beach.—l understand that some first-rate stone was obtained from this mine during the last few dayd, and that more may be looked for. Corley.—Some remarkably rich stone has been taken from this mine during the last week, and forwarded to the Legal Manager's office through G. McLeod, Esq. I under stand that this claim will shortly be put into a Company. Bright Smile.— This mine continues to send forth rich stone, and one of the share holders is now in Auckland with a view of putting the claim into a Company, so as to have it properly developed. SUPPOSED SUICIDE. A man named Wilson, of Whangapoua, is supposed to have committed suicide by jumping off the wharf at Mercury Bay. Corby.—Some magnificent stone from thin reef was obtained to-day. The mines .generally are looking well.

(PRESS AGENCY)

WESTPORT, this day. ARRIVAL OF THE PREMIER. . Sir George Grey and party landed at half-past nine this morning.

•—" WELLINGTON, this day.

ARRIVAL FROM KAIPARA. A rrived.—Tho Expeculador, from Kai para. A GALE IMPENDING. Captain Edwin reports that there is every indication of a bad gale from th« north-east changing to the northward, with a further fall of the glass and much rain. MINISTERIAL MOVEMeENTS. The Hon. Colonel Whitmore left for Napier last night, and then goes to Auck land, where he will join His Excellency the Governor, and remain for a month. Mr Sheehan will aiso go to Auckland for a month on his return from Wairarapa. Mr Ballance is the only Minister now at Wellington. VOLUNTEER DRILL-SHED. A deputation consisting of Captains Moorhouse, Crow, and Best, waited on Mr Ballance this morning, asking him if the Volunteers could hare the £500 voted for ■them last session for the erection of a drill-shed. He replied he saw no reason why they should not get the money, provided they created a trust fund on behalf of all companies. The depu tation also asked for an acre of ground on the reclaimed land, but Mr Ballance replied " that he would promise no more than to sub mit the matter to his colleagues.

CHRISTCHURCH. this day.

BARTON'S ELECTION.-^N.Z. SHIP PING COMPANY. Both the "Times" and the "Press" ■ deplore the election of Mr Barton to the Assembly, and say it will be a bad thing "for the country in general, and Wellington in particular. At a meeting of the N. Z. Shipping Company, the resolution passed at the previous meeting to borrow money on debentures was confirmed.

Twenty schemes have been submitted for the Christchurch water supply. A Railway Fire Brigade is about to be established.

At alargely attended meeting at Rangiora, a resolution was passed, condemning the system of mixed schools.

PARNELL NOMINATION

MR F. J. MOSS ELECTED UN-

OPPOSED,

The nomination of a candidate to represent Parnell in the General Assembly took place at the Parnell Hall at noon to-day. There ■were very few electors present, the addressi delivered last evening by Mr F. J. Moss, and the well-recognised fact that his unop posed return was certain, having divested the formal proceedings of general public in terest.

Mr S. Y. Collins, Returning Officer, read the writ and electoral notice, and called upon the electors present to propose a can didate.

Mr W. H. Kissling then stepped forward and said: —Mr Returning Officer and gentle men electors of Parnell, I have very great pleasure in proposing Mr Frederick J. Moss 3,3 a fit and proper person to represent the electoral district of Parnell in the House of Representatives. It affords me very great to do so, because I have an opportunity now of explaining publicly the reason why 1 have not conformed to I;he requisition which was presented to me by certain influential electors of Parnell to • allow myself to become a candidate. When I received the requisition I informed the gentlemen who presented it that I had no intention to oppose Mr Moss, but that I -would take, time to consider whether or not I ■would allow myself to be placed in nominatan. After carefully considering the matter I found that I could not devote the time necessary in order to efficiently represent your interests in the General Assembly, «nd I did not come forward as a candidate ; I, therefore, now propose Mr Moss, feeling that we want a gentleman of experience, a gentleman who has f onght political battles before, and has gone through the turmoil in days gone by. Mr Moss hfts represented constituencies in the South, and I feel sure that in him you will possess an excellent representative. I have, therefore, much pleasure in proposing Mr F. J. Moss as a fit and proper person to represent the electoral district of Parnell in the House of Representatives.

Mr J. Wrigley :.. Mr Returning Officer and electors of Parnell, I have very great pleasure in seconding tne nomination of Mr Moss. The Returning Olhcer: Is there any other gentleman to be proposed ? N > other candidate being proposed, The Returning Officer said: In the absence of any furthei nominations, I must declare Mr Frederick J. Moss to be the duly elected member of the House of Representatives for the district of Parnell (cheers). Mr Moss: Mr Returning Officer and gentlemen, the ceremony to-day has, been a very short and pleasant one,* so far as I am concerned, and I have to thank you very heartily for having returned me unopposed, to represent you in the House of Representatives. I can assure you that I shall spare neither time nor trouble"to further the interests of tbe district in any way I can (cheers), and I shall be grateful to any of you who will point out to me at any time how I can do so (chet-rs). I shall always do my utmost te see that you are fairly represented as a part of tlie people of New Zealand. Gentlemen, I will not take up your time now. I addressed you last night, and I hope that when I come before you to give an account of my doings in the Assembly, you will be ableflto say that I acted in accordance with the political faith I expressed last evening (cheers). Mr Kissing said he trusted Mr Moss would do his best to secure for Parnell the two reserves now in the hands of the General Government at Parnell and New market, one originally intended as an endow ment for a Lunatic Asylum and the other for a reformatory, but now both lying unutilised.

Mr Moss : I shall be glad to do anything I can in that and other matters. I regard it as a disgrace that at the present moment there is not a single yard of ground in the Parnell district upon Avhich a school-build ing can be erected, and I shall be glad to get these pieces of land and any other things of which Parnell stands in need of if you will draw my attention to the wants that exist. No other questions being asked, Mr Moss moved a vote of thanks to the Returning Officer, which, having been seconded by Mr W. H. Kissling, was carried unanimously.

The Returning Officer having briefly acknowledged the compliment the meet ing separated.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.

"MOSES IN EGYPT."—SECOND PER-

FORMANCE,

The chief of an Opera Company lately in Auckland remarked, that the Aucklanders were the most unmusical people of the colonies, as it was the place where he succeeded the least; he confounded cause and effect. Auckland has more than the average musical capacity of an English town of its extent, and has at the same time a considerable infusion of the more critical or experienced class. There are or lately were among the visitors to the opera, men who have played in the orchestra from York to London, from Malta to Milan, and many who have visited the great theatres of Europe. The persona who remember from Grisi downwards: Mario, Gardinl, Tamburini, Pischeti, Formes, Albani, Jenny Lind, &c, are numerous. There are two or three who have heard Rubini, Malibran, and Catalain, and one or two who go back to Pasta. A frequent visitor to this Italian opera has often beci seen by the writer in the orchestra of Her Maiesty'? Theatre in London. There is nothing remark able, then, in the'fact that our townsfolk have seized upon the work in which the Italian Opera Company most excel, and have at once pro claimed it their favourite. The large audience of last night shews that the doubts and coldness with which the phelgmatic, but thoughtful, Englishman always receives any new person or thins: have completely vanished, and have been replaced by a cordial confidence. The connec tion of the English with the Italian stage is, however, by no means new; and the influence of their performance reached the greatestname in the English Parnassus. Whence came the title "|L'Allegro " and "II Penseroso." Th« Adanio of Andrein served as the model of the Adam of Milton, and it is said that it was Andrein's opera which threw the first spark of the "Paradise Lost" into the soul of the epic poet. The youthful Englishman was present at ita representation, and carried it away in his mind, the "Empiric" of Massiuger might, DTsraeli tells us, have also thus reached us from the Bolognese "Dottore," for wit is a great traveller. Half the scenes and more than half the names of Shakespeare are Italian. " The lean and slippered Pantaloon, With spectacles on nose " Is from an Italian scenario. It appears that originally these players played and sung no regular piece.but improvisa tions. We read in the " Heptameron" in 1582, of the comedians of Raverina, " who are not tied to any written device." " The Italian tragedians were so sharp of wit That in one hour of meditation They would perform anything in action." —Kyd's Spanish Tragedy. Ben Jonson has mentioned the Italian "ex temporal plays" in hia "case altered"—and an Italian comediante and his company were in London in 1578—just three centuries ago-and now we have met again at the Antipodes. Thus we are prepared by traditions and ancestral affinities to welcome these Italian singers, and how heartily wo have welcomed them, when the offerings they bring are accep table, the great assemblage of last night will testify. " > In our notice on Monday we spoke of the pro duction of this noble opera as the triumph of the season, and last night furnished no reason for changing the opinion. Many of the operas have been as well mounted, some perhaps with greater elaboration of scenic detail, but in none have we had in combination the brilliant and prolonged strain of one of Rossini's greatest efforts, rendered by the whole strength of the excellent Company which this evening "closes its successful season of eighteen nights. The music of "Mosea inlEgypt" is a glorious psalm, abounding in passages almost bewildering in their harmonies and marvellous combinations. The listener is at once plunged into a delicious dream, which it appears impossible to sustain for long; but every stage opens up new fields of rapture—new and charming choruses, subdued passages of Infinite sweetness, merging into grand overwhelming musical torrents which sweep the listener spell-bound along, until enabled to vent his pent-up feelings in out bursts of applause. The cast was the same as on the previous occasion, and we do not purpose to again enter in detail into its many excellencies and few imperfections. Suffice it to say that only one feeling, one of unblemished pleasure, was expressed by the large and critical audience which had assembled within the walls of the theatre. We ought to add that Signor E. Camero (Amenofl), having recovered from his cold, shewed that he Hke the rest, had fallen in with a part which entirely suited him, and to which he was quite competent. One word more, the chorus singers muet imitate the principals in feeling the solemnity of the occasion, or if they cannot do that, they must appear to feel it. There was one notable instance of failure of this observancy. Moreover, if a principal singer is a little false, the ladies of the chorus must not look at each other and smile. This is intolerable - and disloyal too—bad taste like this must be checked at once. % NORMA, TO-NIGHT.—T7NDERVIOE-REGAL PATRONAGE. To-night, Bellini's favourite opera "Norma" will be produced, under the patronage of His Excellency the Marquis and the Marchioness of Normanby. With this opera closes the regular season, but to-morrow night the charming little comic opera " Pipale " will be repeated by (special and very sensible desire; and on Friday, Signor Paladini, who has contributed so much to the general pleasure, will receive a benefit, when "* Aida " will be produced for the last time. Upsilon.

THE LULL IN- MINING.

(To the Editor of the Stab.)

Slß,—When the gold mining industry is pros perous, Moanatairis, Alburnias, Union Beaches, et hoc genus omne are thriving and paying dividends, and there is a rush on scrip, The public is pretty well posted up through the columns of your paper, and the wave of pros perity is carried onwards, visiting every creek and crook and cranny in the colony; but when ance the tide has ebbed, and shareholders are high and dry on the sand, with not a ghost of a dividend, shares unsaleable, and calls staring them in the face, where then is your übiquitous reporter, who was wont to keep mine managers in awe, and put directors upon their good be haviour? Echo answers where. No where! Bethink- you sir, I beseech you. The same capital is invested in mines when shares are £20 as when they are down to 120 pence. Some of (the poor ones) have comparatively a larger interest for their loss is simply rain. When a man is sick the doctor is sent for, when well and robust he is let alone, but you adopt the contrary system When mining is well and prosperous you feel its pulse, when it i» sick "in articulo morris" you let it sweat. These remarks are not intended to be without an application. It is now more than four months since Mr Hanney, Manager of the Union Beach. Coromandel, reported "there would be a dividend at Christ mas " Well, Christmas is gone and "is coming, so perhaps is the dividend, but I much fear instead, the reserve fund in melting away in law costs and wages paid to men watching the New Golden Pah. The last-named poor little abortion, with its tiny strip of half-an-acre of ground, and which, nevertheless, promised wonders for its age, is, I may aay, in tke dead thraw " with the " rattle in its throat, strangled by its big brother. The half-acre will indeed be a "god's acre" of buried hopes for some, at any rate while Directors .on both Bides are danc ing this war-dance. Shareholders have to pay the piper. I fear it will be the old Btjry over again—the oyster to the Justice, and a shell each.

o the cat and the monkey.—Yours, &c, A Shareholdur in Both Companies.

Waiuku Agricultural Show.

[From Our Special Reporter.]

President: G. H.Selby, Esq. Vice-Presideat: C. T. Barriball, Esq.. Treasurer: Caleb Hosking, Esq. Committee : Messrs. W. Flavell, C. H. Green, S. Hodge, W. Watts, and J. Barriball. Secretary: A. M. Barriball.

(PER "STAR" CARRIER PIGEON.)

Waiuku, this morning. The Lalla Rookh and Oregon left One hunga as quickly as possible after arrival of the train. A fair number of Auckland people were on board, and were of opinion that Waiuku people were on board, and were of opinion that Waiuku people had abundance of steam power to back them The members of the Waiuku Association may be complimented from year to year not only for the energy displayed, but for the completeness of their arrangements for holding their annual show. After the exertions of the committee of management, all that is required for ensuring success is a fine day. WAIUKU (BAROMETERS. Last night there appears to have been an interesting criticism on the prognostications of the moon, stars, wind, or any other such prophetic element, which has its votary, and is regarded as being an unfailing index to the weather. An old Waiuku gent consi ders that his big toe*, (with its well-de veloped corn of 35 years' standing) is the best barometer in the district. His house hold were (figuratively speaking) in sack v;loth and ashes because he told them his corn was sore, and it would rain. A new pair of boots must be the explanation of the old gent's barometer going wrong. The selection of Show day is rather unfortunate, Buckland's Drury sale having not only drawn settlers from this district, but has prevented farmers from Drury and the neighbourhood attending the Show. Among the passengers from Auckland were Mr Joseph May, C. T. Wren (produce judge), John Udy (live stock judge), and His Worship the Mayor of Onehungn. Mr Graham's pigs came up in the Lallar Rookh. THE SHOW. There are 206 entries this year, against 255 last, and 160 the Snow before. The present is above the average in number of exhibits, though falling short of last year. The stock generally would indicate o con siderable amount of attention having been given to breeding. The horse stock was not considered well represented last year, and still less this. Cattle shews brisk com petition in some sections. In sheep there is the most marked deficiency in numbers entered, of any of the classes, there being a total of only 21 entries, against 42 entries at last Show. Last year Waiuku earned a decidedly high reputation for the superiority of their dis play of sheep, over nearly every other show in the province. Poultry is not largely represented. Swine, as usual, is a well represented division.| Field.produce com mences with 6 entries in wheat against 2 last year. Tim is an important item, and it will be well for every other district to emulate Waiuku in the wheat growing line. The entries for field produce exceeded those of last year. Garden produce is also more numerously entered, there being 42 against 35 last| year. Fruit completes this depart ment and also shows an increase over last show. 1 o'clock. Class I.—HORSES. Judges : Messrs. John Wallace, Robert 0 «... r~t ■»«-

Bilkey, and George Moor. Draught Stallion—W. J. Dickson, 2nd prizft. Draught Mare in Foal, or Foal at Foot— Two entries. Mr Bischoff, 2nd prize. Draught Colt or Filly three years old— C. Bennett, Ist prize. Draught Colt or Filly two years old—Two entries. Mr R. Udy, Ist prize ; Mr S. Hodge, 2nd prize. Yearling Colt or Filly—Two entries. Mr Hodge, Ist prize; Mr Currie, 2nd prize. Pair of Agricultural Horses.—Three entries. Mr Bischoff, Ist prize; Mr Selby, 2nd prize. Hacks.—Three entries. Mr Barriball, Ist prize; Mr Hickey, 2nd. Roadster shown in harness—Seven entries. MrC. Hosking:, Ist prize ; MrG. Marshall, jun., 2nd prize. Regarding the quality and condition of the stock in this department, it does credit to Waiuku pasturage, aud the animals are generally very excellent. jiMr Walton received a special priao of £2 for the best filly by Duke, and Mr Udy a first-class prize. Class 2.—CATTLE, any breed. Judges : Messrs. John Wallace, Robert Bilkey, and George Moor. Bull, any age.—Three entries. Mr Beat, Ist prize : Mr Hosking, 2nd prize. Bull, two years old—Two entries. Mr BischofT1, Ist prize ; Mr Hodge, 2nd prize. Yearling Bull—Six entries. Mr Hosking, Ist prize; Mr Finlay, 2nd prize. Cow in milk or calf—Three entries. Mr Bent, Ist prize ; Mr Brown, 2nd prize. Cow for dairy purposes. —Eight entries Mr Hosking, Ist prize; Mr Green, 2nd prize. For the next event there were eicrht entries. Ist prize, Mr C. F. Hosking ; 2nd prize, Mr C. Hosking. Yearling Heifer—Four entries. Mr Finlay, Ist prize ; Mr Hosking, 2nd prize. Fat Ox or Cow—Two entries. Mr Bent Ist and 2nd prizes. Cow, the property of settler owning not more than 30 acres.—Two entries. The cattle were of very good quality, particularly a yearling bull bred by Mr Caleb Hosking, which was very much admired. Class 3.—SHEEP, any breed. Judges: Messrs. John Wallace, Robert Bilkey, and George Moor. Earn, any age —Four entries. Mr C. Hosking, Ist prize; Mr Selby, 2nd. Shearling Ram bred in the district -Two entries. g|Ram Lambs—Four entries. Mr Selby Ist and lnd prizes. Three Ewes suckling Lamba—Three entries. Mr Selby, Ist prize; Mr C. Hcs king 2nd. Three Shearling Ewes—Four entries. Mr Selby, Ist prize ; . Mr C. T. Baniball, 2nd. Three Ewe Lambs—Four entries. Mr Selby, Ist : Mr James, 2nd. Class 4.—SWINE. Boars any age—Two entries. Mr Gra ham, Ist prize ; MrC. Hosking, 2nd. Boar under twelve months old—Four entries. Mr C. T. Barriball, Ist prize ; Mr Hickey, 2nd. Sow that has had or in farrow —Two entries. Mr C. Hosking, Ist prize. Sow under twelve months old—Three entries. Mr Taylor, Ist prize ; Mr Watts, 2nd. Two Pigs under six months old—Four entries. Mr C. Hosking, Ist prize (14 weeks old); Mr Selby, 2nd. The produce was exhibited in Mr Hedge wick's Hall. There was a large attendance of visitors, and great interest was mani fested in this department. FIELD PRODUCE. Judges of Produce : Messrs. Wren, Udy, and Bassett. Wheat, 601bs.— Six entries. g|jC. Barriball, Ist prize ; J. Ridgley, 2nd prize. Oats, 401bs.—Two entries. C. Barriball, Ist prize ; H. Barriball, 2nd prize. Horse Beans, 601bs.—Three entries. g|C. Hosking, Ist prize ; D. Taylor, 2nd prize. jjiField Peas, 6^lbs.—Two entries C. Hosking, Ist prize; J. Ridgley, 2nd prize. Three Mangold Wurtzell, red—Five entries. J. Ridgley, Ist prize; C, Hosking, 2nd prize. Three Mangold Wurtzell, yellow—Four entries. C. Hosking, Ist piize; G. Bennett, 2nd prize.

SEEDS. Perennial Rye Grass, 201bs.—Three entries. C. Baniball, Ist prize Cocksfoot, 201bs.—Four entries. C. T. Barriball, Ist prize ; Mr Green, 2nd. Linseed—C. Baniball, Ist prize. Prairie Grass, 201bs.—Three entries. Mr Watts, Ist prize ; Mr Marshall, 2nd. POTATOES. Hobart Town Potatoes, 201bs.—Seven entries. Mr Green, Ist prize ; Mr Ridgley, 2nd. Anj other sort, 201bs.—Two entries. Mr Watts, Ist prize ; Mr Ridgley, 2nd. FRUITS. Plate of Apples—Seven entries. Mr Green Ist and 2nd. Plate of Quinces —Three entries. Mr Green, Ist prize ; Mr Alexander, 2nd. Plate of Peaches—Five entries. Plate of Plums—Two entries. Plate of Pears—Four entries. Other Cultivated Fruit—Three entries. POULTRY. Fowls, Cock and two Hens—Two entries. Drake and two Ducks —Two entries. Gander and two Geese—Three entries. Collection of Saddlery—R. F. Webster. GARDEN PRODUCE. Six Turnips —Three entries. Six Carrots —Two entries Six Parsnips—Two entries Three Cabbages—Eight entries Half-peck Green Peas in Pod—G. Mar shall, Half-peck Broad Beans in Pod—Two entries. Six Seed Onions—Three onions. Six Potatoe Onions —Two entries. Pumpkins- Seven entries. Three Cucumbers—Two entries. Pie Melon—Three entries. Six Stalks Rhubarb—Six entries. Swede Turnips—Two entries. DAIRY PRODUCE 21bs. Butter, seasoned with salt.- Mrs C. Barriball. Keg Salt Butter, not less than 401bs. Mrs C. Barriball.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

For Thames, th'S day, at 5.30 p.m., and to-mor row, at 4 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Waiheke and Coremandel, per Argyle, on Friday next, at 2.30 p.m. For Wa'wera, Warkworth, and Te Arai, per Annie Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. For Tauranga, Gif borne, Napier, and Southern Provinces, per Taupo, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. B'or money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 2 p.m. Late letters till 3.20 p.m. For Napic, per Pretty Jane, to-morrow, at 4 pm For Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Friday next, at 4 p.m. ForLevuka, per Agnes Donald, on Saturday next, at 9 a.m. For New Caledonia, per Lsetitia, on Saturday next, at 9 a.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Wanaka, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona on Monday next, at 4 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taranaki, on Tuesday next, at 10.55 a.m. Pers.s. Zealandia, on Tuesday, sth March, as follows :— For Sandwich Inlands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 1.30. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence in addition to the post age will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

The general meeting of the Pitt-street Association is postponed from this evening until Monday next at 8 p.m.

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YTTANTED, a Youth to carry out VV parcels and look after a horse and trap. —Apply J. Smith, Draper. •» WANTED, a strong young Woman as Laundress.—Apply office of this paper. WANTED, a strong Lad as apprentice, one about 16 prefered.—George Leahy, General Smith, Custoin-House-street. WANTED, a steady young man, en gaged away during the day, as Boarder in a private family. Terms moderate.—N.Y., Star Office. j WANTED, a good Tailoress.—Apply J. Williams, Victoria-street, opposite ; Cottage of Content Hotel. WANTED, a good General Servant, must be able to wash and cook; refer ences required.—Apply this office. WANTED, several good Shingle Splitters.—Apply to the Auckland Timber_Co. (Limited). WANTED, respectable Servants to know that No Fees are demanded at Hannaford'a Auckland Registry, opposite Ai my and Navy Hotel. 34 excellent Situations (various) open. WANTED, a smart, active Boy, about 15.—Mr. Wm. Hatfleld, Grey-street. WANTED, immediately, a respectable young Girl to assist in housework.— Apply Mrs G. Jones, Seafleld View. WANTED, a strong Lad to deliver meat—G. Giles, Butcher, 211, Queet street. ANTED, Working Men to know the Public Baths, (Hot, Cold, and Shower), will open the first week in March; charges 6d and Is. 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 niture Mart, Victoria-street East. ANTED, Cash Purchasers to know that I sell at Town Prices, and supply superior articles, especiallylTeas, ray superlative mixture at 3s. per Ib. is a treat. I have a good Family Tea at 2s; Refined Sugars from 4Jd per Ib. Coffee 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 WANTED, all connected with Private Boarding Houses, Restaurants. Hotels. Shipping. &c, &c, togiveROBLKY'S PATENT AERATED FLOUR one fair trial for Bread. Tea Cakes, Scones, Pancakes, Pastry, &c. It ' will be found more economical than any other kind of Flour. Also, Roblej's Prepared Porridge Meal for Indigestion; and Robley's Superior Food for Infants and Invnl'ds. Wholesale and Retail Manufactory : Upper Lome-street, Auckland. • WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 1 have the following bargains for Men, Women, and Children:—2B gross Clark's Glawd Cotton (200 yards), l_d a reel, Is per dozen; 12 gross Crochet Cotton, 2id a reel, 2s 3d a dozen; 25 doz. Seamless Lisle Gloves, sd, or three pair for Is ; Fresh Lot of Knitting Cotton, 2s alb.; Sewing Silk, two skeins for Id; 10 Fresh LaTge Celestial Concertinas, 7s each; lot of small ditto, 4s each ; Stay Busks, 3d; Shirt Buttons, 3d a gross; Superior ditto, 2d a dozen ; 5 dozen Scissors, 9d; Splendid Soap, 2d a cake; Wave Braid, 3d per dozen ; Cherry Tooth Paste, 4d a bottle; Leather Laces. Is a gross; Gents' White Opera Ties, 4d and 6d; Dressing Combo, 3d and 6d; Real Buffalo ditto, Is; Men's Good Braces, 9d; Violet Powder, 4d a packet; Large Bottles Lavender Water, 9d; Fresh Lot of Spectacles, Is; Full weight Sperms, lOJd; Lovely Prunella Boots for those who wish to get rich husbands; Canary Seed, 6d; Nice Lot of Toys, Id to 6d; Lot pf Apple and other Cases cheap ; Men'B Socks, 4Jd; more of the bplendid 2s Tea: Superior Mixed Tea, 28 6d: &c. _cc.. &c.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street.



REV. GERVASE SMITH, D. D., WILL PREACH IN THE PITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, At 7.30 p.m. T>OARD OF EDUCATION. Wanted, a Certificated Head Master for the Newton Kast School. Applications, with testi monials, will be received by the Board not later than MONDAY, 18th March, 1878. VINCENT E. RICE Secretary. WANTED, a good- Man for kitchen.— _ E. Waters. ' W" ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply for address at Waters', Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable Female Ser vant, for a private family In the Wai kato. Good wages: references required.—Apply at Gianville and Kllyett, Grocer, Queen-street. WANTED, a Bootmaker, good wages and constant employment.- Apply John O'Brien, ParneU. WA N~T ED, Volunteer Land Scrip, highest price given; likewise 29 female servants (town and country residents) : boys to iiiillk, first-class Waiter.—Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. WANTED, good Servants for Cam bridge, Hamilton, RangarLri.Newcastle, Thames, Hukutia. Remuera, Newmarket, Ponsonbv. Epson, Parnell; Woman of 30 years, one used to children, good at needle work place (only three), also girls used to dressmaking, for private family, town; General Servant 30 years old for hotel, country, good wages; 4 nurses, Man to milk and plough.—Mrs Elsmore's Re gistry, Shortland-street. WANTED, a quantity of Corrugated Iron.—Address A.B.C. Star office. TX7ANTKD KNOWN, Miss Hutchen- V t son wishes to inform her friends and the public that she has Re-opened her Boarding Establishment at her old house in Albert-street (next door to JVlasefield'sßuildings), and will be" glad tp see all her old friends and any new ones. W" ANTED, a smart Lad, about 14, for store at ; Girl, same age, to nurse baby; General Servants; Hotel Servants for country: Nurses, and Needlewomen.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortiand-gtreet. WANTED, a smart Errand Boy.—J. Levy. Queen-street. WANTED, a thoiough General Servant; good wages.—Francis J. Shortt, Hair dresser, 140, Queen-street. WANTED to Lease, a first-class Hotel in the country : Wanted also a Barman and a Married Couple, without children to manage an Hotel in the country.—Apply to F. G. Ewington. WANTED to Purchase, a Small Fire proof Safe, second-hand.—State price and size to Box 47, Post-office. WANTED, Apprentices and Improvers to the Ship-building trade.—R. McKay, Freeman's Bay. XX7 ANTED, by a young girl, a situation T T as Barmaid.—Mrs. Elsmore's Registry, Shor tl and-street. ANTED, a thorough good Tinsmith; one who understands gasfltting pre ferred. Constant employment to a steady man. —Apply to M. McDermott, Victoria-street East. ANTED, a Body - Maker.—Apply Gee and Potter, Coach Builders, Grey street^ \ ■ ANTED, a strong Lad to Deliver Meat.—R. Giles, Butcher, 211, Queen street. , ANTED, a first-class Barmaid for Up-stairs Bar; good wages.—Apply at Greyhound Hotel. ANTZD, 3 Good Carters ; must be sober men.—Apply to George Wilson, Nelson-street. . ANTED, a smart Lad ; must be a writer and quick at figures.—Apply Wm. Stevenson, General Storekeeper, Onehunga. ANTED, a good General Servant for Remuera, where another is kept.— Apply, before 11 a.m., to Mrs. W. Cruickshank, Grafton Road. ANTED, a good General Servant; references required.—Mrs. E. J. Clark, Brighton Road, Parnell. WANTED to Let, in Parnell, two 6-foomed Houses, with every con venience.— Apply to Richard Keals. ANTED, 3 or 4 respectable Men as Boarders, at the Wellington Hotel, Wellington-street. Terms moderate. ANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, lio Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &0., &O. at the lowest mui'ketprioe, at his Yards Cns ttm-hoiise-stivet. • XXT ANTED, Purchasers for all descrip- VT lions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Holpbhip, Manager. • ANTED, a First-class Hairdresser to rent the Shop in connection with the Working Men's Public Batha ; all fittings, fur niture, and requisites supplied, and weekly wages if preferred.—-Working. Men's Public Biths, Victoria-street East. ,



XV7- ANTED, FOR DUNEDIN : 30 FIRST-CLASS JOINERS, For Light and Finest Quality Work. To com petent men. six or twelve months engage ment< J. W. WALLER, Manager, GUTHEIK & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga. 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 i that the men are out on strike. In the interests or the trade, you are requested not to accept the proffered employments X*l Ct PER ACRE.—Land at Mount Eden dWJD For Sale. Excellent soil. Partly fenced. Good view. Very easy terms can be arranged.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. ._ ■ PREPARATORY SCHOOL, Grace-street, Ponbonby 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, PARNELL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). Quarter Days :—January 25, April 12, July 5, September 27. - __ . c For particulars, apply to the Headmaster. 'JAS. ADAMS. B.A. ATA WAI UULU JMUINIiNOr w»i- 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 the Company, payable to the Secretary, at the office of the Company. Shortland-street, Auckland, on or before TUESDAY, 4th day of! March, 1878. j HjljJ.Jlv. xCliNvr, Secretary, OAL AND FIREWOOD YARD FOR SALE. To be Disposed of. the Remainder of the Lease, 5 years from the Ist of March, of that piece of ground known as Kirby's Firewood Yard, Upper Queen-street, the present Proprie tor retiring from the business. This is a good openiner, as there is no other yard near the locality. J. LEWIS, Upper>Queen-streot. O LET, at Mount Eden, near Major Green's, a 6-roomed House, with cowshed, stablinsr. two large resevoirs of water, and eight acres of land; or if preferred, without the laud. —Apply to G. Testa, Mount Eden. DOUBTLESS BAY, NEAR MONGANUI. FOR SALE OR LEASE, the Estate of Kau hoehoe, Doubtless Bay. the property and former residence of Walter Brodie, Esq., comprising 947 acres,2 roods. ■■:t• •;- ' .'. Full particulars can., oe obtained on applica tiQnto THOS.WESTON, YulC'ia Lane.



A SSESSMENT COURTS for the Districts within the Comity of Eden will be held J\_ , at the times ana places undermentioned :— District. Place of Assessment Court. Day of Sitting, Hour. Epsom Highway District .. .. Mr Barstow's House Monday, 4th March 10 a.m. Newmarket „ .. .. Newmarket Hail „ .... n°°n Remuera „ .. .. School-house, Mount Hobson „ .»..,•• f n' m- Town of Onehunga Court-house Wednesday 6th „ lp.m. Mountßoskill Highway District.. Mr. Cleghorn's House ~ „ .. JP^ Mount Albert „ .. Page's Store, New North Road Monday, 11th „ lU.Aia.in. Whau „ .« Whau Public Hall „ » » 1 p.m. Point Chevalier „ .. Edgcomhe's Northern Hotel „ ~ „ *£■*?■ Oifvnf Auckland Police Court Tuesday, 12th „ l<2 noon EdL Terrace Highway District. . Office of Messrs Suiter's Brewery Friday, 15th „ 10.30 a.m. SsssS 806 :; ::¥=X%°* mrdomcG ' *&**<, fa ;: KSfiSi. One-Tree Hill , .. Junction Hotel Monday, 18th „ 10 a.m. Graftonßoad „ .. Schoolroom. Carlton Road ~ ~ ~ }2noon Mount WelUngton „ .. Ellerslie Hotel Tuesday, 19th „ M*-™- Panmure Township Loomb's Hotel, Panmure „ „ „ 12 noon Tamaki West Highway District.. Old School-house, near Mr. W. J. 230 p m Newton » ••Wa^"c^ lßOftP FaCt°ry>Friday, 22nd ," 10.30 a.m. Arch Hill „ •• Baxter's Store, Great North Road Saturday, 23rd „ 10.30 a.m. Dated this 19th day of February, 1878. r. c. BA KSTOW, Judge of Assessment Courts. iy O T I C E. I hereby give notice that the Assessment Courts, for the purpose of hearing objections, &c, under the "Rating Act, 1876," for the several Districts herennder named, will be held at the times and at the places stated opposite their respective places :— Name of District. Where Court Held. Date. 1878- Coromandel Highway Board District .. The Court-houserCoromandel March 6th, 11 ».m. TiM Highway Board District .. .. j^^^ - JACKSON KEDDBLL, Judge of the Assessment Courts for the above Districts. The Court-house, Coromandel, 18th February, 1878.



BOARD and Residence, in the comfort able home of a widow lady, for a Gentle man or Lady, or a child of respectable parents. The house is pleasantly situated, with stable, five minutes' walk from "Bus, and twenty from Union Bank.—Mrs. Grainger. Norfolk-street, through Lincoln-street, Ponsonby Road. m A N X S. Ex Lorraine and Apelles, 50 FIRST-CLASS IRON TANKS. W. & G. WINSTONE. TjILOUR! TfiLOUK! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGiU, Hassell, J. T. Evans and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. B3T Tbe best brand in the market. ■ Wholesale Agents--B. TONKS & CO. Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Ageuts—B. TONKS & CO TITT 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. NEUMKGEN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance dowu right-of way. WOEKING 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 4s.—are now ready, and may be had of Mjr. G. W. Heslop, The Fitting Shop, "Victoria-street; Mr. Cook, corner of Albert and Wyndham-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell; any member of Committee; or of W. Lepinb. Secretary. • > FOR SALE, a second-hand six horse power Portable Steam Engine.—For par ticulars apply to E. R. Cardno, Fort-street. _O pf i~k —TWO four-; oomed HOUSES 1&Ulf« For Sale in Symonds-street; £50 deposit; balance can remain at 6 per cent, for any term.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane,



4?OQK —FOR SALE, Farm of 156 acres, a*J&*J**t partly improved,- 50 acres bush, House of 3 rooms, &c, 20 miles from Auckland. ; —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. r? I (\ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. FOR SALE, in Symonds-street. a large Dwelling-house, with freehold allotment, 66 x 330 feet. Price, £450. Terms very easy.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland- Btreet. "VTACHT for Sale.—The Contrabandiere, X 10 tons, beautifully fitted out, will b« sold very cheap, owner leaving the Colony; also a very large Open Pleasure Boat, capable of carrying 40 persqns. -W. P. Featherotone, North Shore. "VTORTH SHORE.—For Sale, a bargain, .-Li that beautifully-situated aad well-built Residence adjoining the Devonport Hall. The position is unequalled on the Shore, being close to the water's edge, and yet sheltered • ora <il bleak winds. The Garden is well stocked with Fruit and Ornamental Trees. The property is better known as having been the residence of the late Mr David Burns. Apply on the premises.—W. P. Featherstone. 4?O A A —HOUSE of 6 rooms, wash-house c*l & rt\f. with copper, coal-hole, range, &c, good well, allotment 66 x 1086, fenced and planted, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. O£>QA —24 *CRES GOOD LAND, 7 acres c^W if \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. IQI ACRE FARM, 17 miles from, JL C# JL 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. IQA ACRE FARM, 80 acres in grass, 2 acres JL Ovr orchard in full bearing, 30 acre bush, all level land and rich soil, House of 3 rooms, dairy, stock-yard, &c. Price, £100s.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, House in Nelson-street.-Apply to Mr Cater, Uook-street. TO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite Vulcan Lane.—Apply to Manager Bank of New South Wales. TO LET, in Karangahape Road, a House of seven rooms and scurery, with six fireplaces, weJl adapted for a medical man, at present occupied by Dr. Young. Possession can be bad by 25th February.—Apply to J. Carson, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street; or to A. Sommervllle, opposite Holdship's Factory, Newton. HHO LET, with immediate possession, on JL Three Kings Road, near Epsom, a good Dairy Farm of eighty acres, with dwelling house, stables, cowsheds, &c, at present occupied by Mr. James Crawford.—For terms apply on the farm to J. Crawford. TO L ET, immediately, the Premises now in the occupation of Mr. Cuckspy, Music Seller, Queen-ttreet.—Apply to Wm. Easdown, Queen-street. rglO LET, unfurnished, 2 nice Rooms, JL with folding doors ; good Fireplace in each room ; suitable for two young men or married Couple.—Apply this office. TO SMALL CAPITALISTS.—For sale, in a country town, within easy distance from Auckland, a Good Thriving Business. Principals only dealt with.—Apply, by letter only, to A.S.. Stak Office. . ANYONE having Lost a Hound can have the same by giving description, and payiDg expenses of advertising.—J. Hamilton, Albert-street. -: PQAA —FOR SALE, Substantially g&Ov"« built Cottage of 5 rooms and kitchen, with freehold corner allotment, 66x100 feet, fenced, tile drained, and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, excellent view.—B. "Va,Ue x House and Land A gent, Shortland-streeX •.



T O. €f. T PUBLIC NOTICE. The Fourth Anniversary of the " Fraternal Home Lodge, No. 35," will be Celebrated by Divine Service on SUNDAY AFTERNOON, 24th February, which will b^ conducted by Rev. W. J. Williams. Sankey's Hymns will be used. A Collection in aid of the Auckland Dispensary will be made. And by a FRUIT SOIREE on MONDAY EVENING, 26th February. The Programme includes addresses by Rev. D. Dutton and Mr. S. Hemus, Instrumental and ■Vocal Music, Readings, and Recitation?, which will form a very agreeable evening's entertain ment. Chair to be taken at half-past 7 by R. Nfal, Esq. TICKETS, Is. each, may be had from ;.ny Officer of the Lodge. T. BELL, Sec. F.H.L. \\7AVEKLEY GOLD MINING COM VY PANY (LIMITED).) I hereby give notice that the Directors of this Company, at a meeting of the Board, held on SATURDAY, the 16th day of February, made a Call (the sixth) of Threepence (3d.) per dhare on the capital of the Company, payable to the Secretary, at the Company's Office, Kapanga Chambers, Coromandel, on or before SATUR DAY, the 9th day of March, 1878. By order. W. HORNE, Secretary. Coromandel. 18th February, 1878. "VT OTHJ & OF RBIfOVA L. In consequence of necessary alterations being done at Rutland House, Parnell, R. J. YaTKS will carry on his business, in a portion of the premises of Mr. H. McCormick, Tailor, &c., who will be very happy to meet his customers in the same place. R.J.Y. takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous customers for their very liberal patronage during the past six years, and trusts by keeping the Best Goods, and Selling at Lowest Town Prices, to merit the same In the future. N.B.—"Will be back in the old house about the middle of March. •aatfß&w nh'HE p.s. HAURAKI arrived 31|Sc&g£ JL this morning, with cattle, from ""'"'■"""""^Waitara. She will leave again for the above port, calling at Raglan (weather and other circumstances permitting), TO-MORROW (Thursday), at 6 p.m. For freight or passage apply to J. MYNOTT, Darby-street; . Or. Capt. Oakes, on board. M A TTENTION !—AUCKLAND SA ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS. * The Battery and Band will parade for Monthly Inspection TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30. Uniform: Undress, with arms and accoutre ments. Bvery member requested to be present. J. HERBERT BURNS, Captain Commanding. /CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Kj bkresford-street. The ANNUAL SOIREE will take place TO MORROW (Thursday) EVENING. Tea at 6 30. PUBLIC MEETING at 7,30. Speeches will be given by Revs. Carrick, Taylor, Williams, and J. C. Firth, Esq. Subject: " Then and N ow; or what Three Centuries has done." Tickets, Is. 6d. each, to be had at Messrs. Champtaloup and Cooper's, and E. Wayte's. JAMES McKENZIE, Blacksmith, Lorne street, respectfully requests extension of time to complete orders; delayed in consequence of rebuilding. LOST, last night, between 8 and 9 o'clock, a Cheque for £5, Payment at bank stopped. x rViTo~WN & N, MUSIC WAREHOUSE, Shortland-strekt.



NEW OPERETTAS! NEW; OPERETTAS! Reclaimed on Both Sides (Lecocq) .. .. 1/6 My New Maid „ ..' .. 1/6 Grass Widows (Gabriel) •.. 1/6 A Fit of the Blues (Robillard) .. .. ..1/6 The Jackdaw of Rheims (Fox) .. .. .. 3/ The Sleeping Queen (Farnie) 3/6 The Magic Melody (Oftenbach) 3/ The Rose of Auvergne „ 1/6 The Blind Beggars „ 1/6 Breaking the Spell „ 1/6 The Barber of Bath „ 1/6 Also, To Hand by the Mail, Matriot's Beautiful Song, "THY FACE." R~ U S S I A N WAR VERSUS BRUSHES. THOS, J. HARBUTT, Brush Manufac turer, Victoria-street East, has bought largely in advance, owing to the unsettled state of the East, but as long as present stock of Bristles holds out, there will be no increase in his prices. Wholesale houses and others, however, are re spectfully invited to give their orders prospec tively, and so allow time for making_ up, as orders from a distance are now flooding in more freely, and he finds himself utterly unable to keep a stock on hand for all demands. ttillerslie house & grounds, Jdj • TO LET, the above Beautiful Property. House, 12 rooms; 26 acres Land; Fruitful Orchard, &c. ____J B. TONKS & CO. MOUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders are invited for several proposed Works in the above District. Plans and specifications can be seen, and all necessary information obtained, at the office of the Engineer to the Board (Mr Allwright), over Mr John Lamb's Store, No. 1, Qu<;en-street. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned on or before TUESDAY, the 26th instant, at 4 o'clobk p.m. T. THOMPSON, Chairman. ~\ UCKLAND NAVAL BRIGADE; The Monthly Inspection will take place TO MORROW EVENING, at 7.30. White Frocks and Straw Hats. (If raining, Blue Uniforms instead). E. LbROY, Captain Naval Brigade. 20th February, 1878. r^i AKDENER (single) Wanted, 5 miles \JT from Auckland.—J. Burtt, Co-jk-stree West. THE NURSERIES, Parnell.—Cucum bers in any quantity at 6d per dozen. TW-OTICE OF REMOVAL The Undersigned has removed his Office from the Railway Wharf to No. 7, QUEEN-STREET (above Mr. Gilfillan's), where all communica tions in reference to the Barges ' Lake Erie' and ' Lake St. Clair' are to be addressed. Orders executed as formerly for Ship's Plank ing, and all descriptions of Long Timber. JNO. SMYTH, Waitakerei and Wainui. AUCKLAND AND HAMILTON RAILWAY. The LINK IS NOT OPEN to Rukuhia and Ohaupo. Due notice will be given. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. "T^-EWTON FIRE BRIGADE. A Meeting (of all those gentlemen who have given their names to the undersigned as willing to become members) will be held in the Ante room of the Newton Hall, TO-MORROW Thursday), 21st instant, at 7.15 p m. -' Business: Enrolling of Members, and Election of Officers. OWEN MAHON, Hon. Sec. Karangahape Highway Board. TO-MORROW. CI T V M ART. CONTINATION OF DRAPERY SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, To-morrow (Thursday), at 11 o'clock. General Drapery, Hosiery, Trimmings, Velvet Ribbons, Fancy Goods. Stationery, Books &c, &c. For Absolute Unreserved Sale. Terms at Sale. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. PHOTOGRAPHS, &C, &C. &C. THE subscribers will sell at their Rooms, Fort-street, on Friday next, 22ud Feb.* at 11 o'clock* An assortment of Useful Household Furni ture, consisting of Bedsteads and Bed ding, Couches. Chairs, Tables, Gbe3ts of Drawers, Mirrors, Stoves, Kitchen ■ Utensils, &c, &c. Also, By order of the Trustee in the Estate of R. H Bartlett: 1 Box Phbtogj ttphs. SAMUEL COCHKAN.E. & CO. Auction.^;.;: ;