SPORTING AND THEATRICAL NOTES.

THE statement that the Cobham Stud Co. offered £20,000 or any such sum for Spring field is incorrect. Lord Falmouth won the Gold Vase at As cot, and not the Gold Cup, as Avas stated in the'" Herald's" statistics. An eminent barrister, Avhose name has n ot transpired, is at work upon an historical play in blank verse for Mr Henry Irv ine. The Hon. Mrs Wyndham Stanhope, (nee Miss Camilla Dubois) has joined the Eng lish Opera Company at Melbourne. Chamant, who won the Two Thousand Guineas last year, Avas brought up tor sale at Tattersall's in December; but varna to reach the reserve price, (said to be £b,VW) did not change hands. , Vi , ~, n When Coomassie won the Waterloo Cup in 1847, she only weighed 44lbs. An adaptation of Sardons Doia, by the Rowe Bros., was to be produced at the Prince of Wales' Theatre,, in London in January, under the title of "The Mous e folloAving famous racehorses died during 1577: Bregautiiie, Dolby, Ely, Favoiiius, Feu de Joie, Parnie_au, Pro mised Land, Restitution, and Thorn. Like Palm Flower, Coomassie when a puppy, divided the NeAvmarket Champion Puppy Stakes. Beauclerc Avill Aviv the Two Thousand Guineas. Cricket. —Mr W. G. Grace's 261 for the South, against the North at Prince's, Avas the best innings of the year.

Fargeon is making a great success in America. a>Besaut and Rice, the authors of " Ready Money Mortiboy," are Avriting "The Monks of Thelema" for the " World."

In 1572 Archer rode 27 Avinners, in 1573, 107 ;in 1874, 147; in 1875, 172 .in 1876, 207 ; and in 1877, 218. The One Thousand Guineas Avas worth £600 more than the Oaks last year. I. L. Toole now plays an absurd monologue entertainment, the scene of Avhich is laid in a Police Court. He not only takes the part ot the Magistrate, but of all the Avitnesses as well.

WRECK OF THE CUTTER TELE GRAPH.

I-TFOKMATION Avas received in town to-day to the effect that the cutter Telegraph had gone ashore at Kaipara Heads, close to Avhere the Midge was Avrecked. It appears that this isa very dangerous spot. A strong current sets in towards the the shore at the spot where the accident occurred. A hole has been made in the hull by the anchor, but it is likelj* that the cargo, consisting of goods shipped at Helensviile for Maungawhare, Avill be saved. This cargo is, Aye believe, chiefly owned by Messrs BroAvn, Campbell and Co., aud Mr Patrick Gleesou, lately of the Aurora Hotel, but uoav proprietor of an hotel at Kaihu. The Telegraph formerly belonged to Mr James Hand, but she Avas sold by him. Mr Haslett, Avho is in com mand this trip, is part owner of the vessel. The other owners are Messrs. BroAvn, Campbell, & Co. The total value of Messrs. BroAvn, Campbell, & Cos. portion of the cargo is about £170. Both vessel and cargo are uninsured.

CITY COUNCIL—YESTERDAY.

At the City Council yesterday after the Stak Avent to press:

A letter from Mr Zachariah Vare request ing the Council to re-consider certain deductions on the scoria blocks used by him iv Auglesea-street, avus referred to the Works Committee and a letter; from Mr E. Good asking that the footpath in front of his property in Vincent-street be secured Avith kerbing, Avas referred to the engineer. A letter from residents in Collingwood street respecting the condition of that thoroughfare Avas also referred to the Works Committee. Accounts to the amount of £1,103 8s 6d were passed. The return of rates collected shewed a total of £925 3s lOd. The folloAving tenders Avere received for proposed works in Freeman's Bay : J. Dempsey, £5,252; T. Jones, £9,799 ;A. McGuire, £7,980; McCabe and Walsh, £7643 10s. The tenders were postponed for consideration to-day.

THIS DAY.

The adjourned meeting Avas held at 2.30 to-day. Present —His Worship the Mayor, Councillors Goldie, Fleming, Isaacs, Dick son, Buchanan, Waddell, and Morton. freeman's bay tenders.

A table of the tenders drawn up by the City Engineer, sheAved the following pro portion of cost in sandstone : —McCabe and Walsh, City Council, £6636, to Harbour Board £520, cost to Ponsonby Board £437 16s, total £7643 ; A. McGuire, cost to Coun cil £6200, Harbour Board £989, Ponsonby Board £528, total £7717 ; T. Jones, cost to city £6769, harbour £390, Ponsonby £590, total £7749 ; J. Dempsey, city £7070, har bour £591, Ponsonby £591, total £8252. Proportion of cost in sandstone .—McCabe and Walsh, city £6636, harbour £620, Pon sonby £487 16s, total £7743165; A. Mc- Guire, city £6202, harbour £1250, Pon sonby £528, total £7980; T. Jones, city £6719, harbour £690, Ponsonby £591, total £7999; J. Dempsey, city £7070, harbour £907, Ponsonby £591, total £8568. Councillor Isaacs moved, and Councillor Dickson seconded, that the tender of Mr McGuire be accepted. # In the course of a discussion, the Mayor suggested that the Council should raise £lo"o00 of the endowment loan, in order to complete these Avorks and drainage. Councillor Cosgrave pointed out that the acceptance of McGuire's tender Avould be unfair to the Harbour Board. Councillor Morton said the Harbour Board aud Ponsonby Highway Board had delegated their powers to the City Council. It appeared to be overlooked that the Coun cil Avould have to find the bulk of the money. The Mayor said the accptauce of any tender Avould be conditional. Councillor Buchanan supported the ac ceptance of the lowest tender gross. In reply to the Mayor, the City Engineer said the Council could not accept the portion of a tender which affected itself merely, Avithout respect to the other portions, as separate tenders Avere not mentioned in the specifications. Councillor Isaacs moved "That the tender of Mr McGuire be accepted, on the condi tion that the Ponsonby and Harbour Boards sign the necessary legal documents required °to ensure payment of their re spective portions to this Council." Seconded by Councillor Dickson, and carried.

BY-LAWS CITY ABATTOIR. A letter was received shewing that the General Government authorities had struck out the clause making a sum of £2 payable for damages done to slaughter. The by-laws Avere then adopted. SANITARY INSPECTOR'S REPORT. _ The report complained of an open drain near tho site of Wynyard Pier. On the motion _f Councillor Goldie, seconded by Councillor Fleming, the matter Avas referred to the Waterworks Committee. It Avas agreed to pay Mr Dempsey for completing the fencing in Hobson-street. In reply to Mr Stewart, C.E., on behalt of the Government, it Avas resolved that the lunatic asylum should bo furnished Avith an unlimited supply of Avater for £100 a year. With reference to a dispute Avith the po3t-office abont payment for warter it was resolved that the Toavii Clerk be instructed to carry out the city. by-laAvs and sue if necessary. A proposal from Mr| rßartluy with reference to alterations in Mr Edson's building Avas referred to a committee. The Mayor announced that the Banks and Building Society were prepared to submit offers for the £25,000 loan. The matter was referred to a Conim.tee to report to a future meeting.

RESIDENTS MAGISTRATES COURT. —This Day.

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

JUDGDMENTS FOR PLAINTIFFS. A. Buckland a-. James GreenAvood, claim £10 19s 2d, Mr A. E. Whitaker for plaintiff. Mr Thorne, for defendant, said he Avould confess judgment for £8 4s 6d, Avhich plaiutiff accepted; costs £2 17s. C. F. Goldsbro' v. Wm. J. Smith (Otahuhu), claim £S, medical attendance, costs £2 4s. F. Hewin aud Bro. v. H. Sheppard, claim £3 7s 4d, groceries, costs £1 6s. Neil Camp bell A'. W. G. Clark, claim £13, clothing, costs£2,MrDufaur for plaintiff. W, L. Roth v. Walter Westbeach, claim £6 15s, costs £1 14s. Wm. Blandon v. John Smith, claim £2 6s, costs £1 4s 6d. (Mr Dufaur for plaiutiff.) 5s per Aveek. Wm. Johnston v. Grace Wells Chalmers, £2;os 6d. (Mr Thorne for plaintiff.) Mr Madden appeared for Mrs Chalmers, aud offered 5s per Aveek, Avhich plaintiff accepted; costs £1 4s. HeAvin and Bro. v. John Milliam, claim £12 3s 6d ; costs £1 4s Od. ADJOURNED CASES. Charles Mack v. R. J. De Lias, claim £17 10s, commission. Samuel Coombes v. Denis Wright, claim £4 15s. DEFENDED CASES, Joseph Silva v. Thwaites and Newburn, claim £7. Thwaites and Newburn v. Joseph Silva, claim £15 3s 6d. Mr Robinson ap peared in both cases for Silva, and Mr Thorne for the opposing party. These cases Avere very complicated, and each Avas really a matter of account betAveen the parties. Silva, a Portuguese, aud a seaman, engaged a schooner of Messrs Thwaites and NeAvburn, iv September last, at £15 per _ month, payable in advance ; the claim Avas for balance of hire and repairs on the part of the owners ; and on the part of Silva for repairs and expenses incurred, as alleged by Silva, and Avhich formed the contra claim, or set-off. John Robinson, John LoAver, Captain Silva, Thomas Thwaites, Robert McChesney, John Williams, Walter Eggerton, Adam Henderson, David Gouk, John Smith, James Dixon, gave evidence, and His Worship in reviewing the Avhole of the evidence gave judgment, in the first case, for plaintiff £2 ss. costs £3 Is ; and in the second case for plaintiff, £3 10s, costs £3 16s.

"THE FRENCH POODLE."

To the Editor: Sir,—There is a paper in the South called "The Sun," the editor of which after " setting my shDW up steep," as Artemus Ward wourW say—allowing me to Avrite my own puffs and exhausting himself and the dictionary in adiectiving me as the best agent that ever breathed—now villifiies me with just an much vigor. If I Avere to descend to its level and retort in the "Sun's" vernacular, I should Avrite something after the following style: " This stench ball rises in a cesspool, pursues its course through an atmosphere of the sewers, attains a meridian no higher than a dung heap, and sinks to rest in a horsepond—yet it dares assume the name of the mighty source of light." I might pursue the metaphor further in the "Sun's" choice style, and describe its charioteer driving malodorous animals such as are found in some parts of America, in a Cloacean vehicle, but I abhor a strain which the'editor has made peculiarly his own; and I merely descended to his standard to give those unacquainted with the "Sun's" columns, a taste of his quality. This gentleman is not unknoAvn in Auckland, having been a hanger-on to the skirts of politicians, and received a patriot's reward in the shape of a Government billet, Avhich he did not retain for reasons which need not be men tioned. I met him at Christchurch, where he live 3 in' slate, and dispenses such hospitality as pro fessional people, unfortunately, too often get thrust upon them—consisting of eighteen penny worth of refreshments in r-turn for a guinea's worth of the art by which they gain their living. His praise or censure is little worth, as such glaringly unjust criticism always defeats itself. He puffed me bravely as long as it suited him, and I allowed him, in return, to consider ably swell my free list; so we are quits. I object, however, to a paragraph in the last issue of the " Sun ' that has came under my notice. It is written by another journalist—apolitical tout and a man of con genial kidney to the charioteer of tho "Sun." This precious pair (for the editor personally en dorses" his friend's remarks, accuse me of parad ing my losses by Levy's levanting, in order to make capital—such losses, they assert, being imaginary. This i3 a foul calumny. I lost my all by the transaction, and every farthing I have earned and could borrow since has gone to pay liabilities incurred on behalf of Levy, as the accompanying receipts and bills will fully prove. Levy has not gone to America, and it is not probable that I shall meet him, therefore hia indebtedness to me mattors little, but it is hard that these bravos of the press, secure by my absence from nose tweaking or actions for libel, should assail my good name; but I shall also con tinue to expose their free pass sponging and black mail beer levying, my objection to which has caused them to rush to the congenial guttor for terms in which to revile yours, R. Thatcher., late agent for Levy.

WOMAN'S EDUCATION,

(To the Editor.) Sir,—With reference to the subject of a "Women's Mutual Improvement Association," mooted in your contemporary's issue of Satur day last, I beg leave to offer a. few remarks. Now, sir, lam as loyal to the gentler sex as the majority of young men, yet I cannot overlook the lamentable fact that women of the present day occupy a social position far below that Avhich they are entitled to. It is the prevailing custom to look down with supreme pity upon aboriginal natives as being " a little lower than the angels" of civilised communities; yet we might with profit to ourselves study the native habits and dispositions more. I have lived much among the South Sea Islanders, and have discoA-ered that the mind of the black woman is fully equal to that of her husband in grappling with political subjects of vital import. This I -attribute to the utter absence of reserve be tAveen the sexes. All political gatherings are held iv the open air, and not only the women, but every child in the village, may be seen there, drinking in the eloquence of their lords and masters; andAvhen they disperse the subject is renewed in the privacy of their huts, and it is really astonishing to see the clear conception the women have of the matter under discussion, and the valuable suggestions they will often make. Now, sir, I ask you, taking civilised Avomen collectively, are they capable of enter ing into a debate with their husbands and brothers upon any one of the political problems Avhich come under our daily notice? Few of them read more of the newspaper than the births, .marriages, and deaths; and I dare assert that not more than one lady in Auckland in five hundred could tell me the primary cause of the Russo-Turkish war! Now, having stated the shortcomings of the fair ones, it is but just that I should offer some apology for them. The fault does not rest with them, but with us. seeing that Aye wrongfully arrogate to ourselves the right of regulating their mode of education. All that appeals necessary now-a-days, in the way of accom plishments for a young lady, ia a knowledge (generally vary superficial) of drawing, music, fancy work, a^d ''correct deportment.' But AVill these "accomplishments" enable them to successfully fight the great battle of life 1 Are tbey capable of any higher attainments ?_ Let us look around us, even in a comparatively small toAvn like Auckland, and we shall surely have incontrovertible proofs that woman. Avhen freed from the trammels of domestic con ventionalities, and forced to rely upon her own unaided exertions, is made of as sterling material as tho erroneously styled nobler sex. The Almighty Architect surely never intended Avoman to be merely a plaything or ornament, to beguile the leisure moments of her "lord," but to be "an helpmeet for him. The writers of one of the letters in the " Herald" I have referred to rightly says that the three things in which the young ladies of to-day are chiefly deficient are, " the exercise of vigorous thought, the power of speaking grammatically, and the art of Avnting clearly and correctly," Nor is the attainment of these accomplishments incompatible with the dis charge of those domestic duties which naturally devolve upon woman. Numberless are tho instances on record of hard-working mechanics, Avho, by the exercise of indomitable perseverance, have rased themselves to vast mental elevations. The readiest way for Avomen to enoble them selves by education is for them to shake off the false delicacy and mock-modesty in which they are at presert sadly enthralled, and take an active part in the discussion of current topic 3. I cordially endorse Mr Cooper's suggestion that young ladies (and old ones, too,) should be in duced to assist in the formation of a Mutual Improvement Association, irrespective of sex, and, I must add, of class or creed; and lam persuaded an immense amount of good would be the inevitable result. Woman's existing in feriority is owing, not to any natural deficiency in intellect, but to the fact that hor mission on earth has been-niisunderstood, and her educa tion conducted or rather neglected, accordingly. Lvin^ dormant in woman are many noble attributes, and by neglecting their cultivation we are contravening one of natures sternest laws and shall moat certainly continue to pay the penalty, until Aye allow an equality of educa tion to both sexes; fo'- ignorance is the source, dirpct or indirect, of almost every existing evil. Apologising for so far trespassing upon your very valuable space, I am &c.. Herbert Woodham. Union-street. Feb. 20.

THAMES GAS COMPANY.

Tiie ordinary half-yearly meeting of the share holders of the above Company was held this afternoon, at Mr Whits'a office, Shortland- St About half-a-do_.n shareholders were present. Mr Howard occupied the chair. PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT. Dr.- To coals and shale. £112 lis Id: stokers wages. -16. 3s; wear and teir, £79 8s 3d ; salaries, £280 general expense- including

directors' and auditors' honorarium, license, &a, £125 108 2d; bad debts written off, £5 9s lid; discount, £1 15s 7d; balance, £777 3s: total, -1,766 8s 3d. Cr.: By gas, £1,649, 4s 6d ; residual products, £117 3s 9d; total, £1,766 8s 3d. By balance at credit 31st July, 1877, £773 15s lOd ; by balance brought down, £777 3s: total, £1,550 16s Id. Less dividend declared 2Sth August, 1877, £748 13s ; total, £802 3s Id Dr. To Capital: Account of Calls on 9982 shares at 38s, £18,965 16s ; Creditors for Un claimed Dividends. £13 7a; Insurance Account, £64 _s ; Reserve Fund, £19 10s; Profit and Loss, £"02 3s Id ; total, £19,927 19s Id. Cr. :By Free hold Land, £887 16s lOd ; Plant.includingmain-. services meters, and surplus stock,£l27S9 3s 9d : Buildings, £3788 8s 6d ; stock of Coals and Shale, £639 3s 9J; stock of Residual Products, £164 15s ; Investments : Insurance Account, £08 4s 0d ; investment Account: £569 7s Gd ; Office Fur niture, £159 5s ; Debts due to Company, viz.: Gas coal products. Sec, £59 17s 7d; Gas con sumed since 18th January and in holder estima ted at £i 26 15s : Cash in Bank of N.Z. ; Casn in hand, £1 8a 6d ; total. £19.927 19s Id. I have examined the above accounts, and certify that they are a full and correct statement, of the affairs of the Thames Gas Co.—Geo. Fkasek, Public Accountant, Auditor. The chairman stated that this being the half vearly meeting, it was not usual to present a report. He stated that tho business of the Company Avas progressing slowly, but surely. A bulance of 3 per cent would be payable on Wednesday next, March 6. He proposed the adoption of the report, Avlu'ch Avas seconded by Mr Atkinson, and carried. This concluded the business of the meeting.

Historic Relics.

The Board of Education has just received a sudden and unexpected accession of Avealth from a totally unexpected quarter, and pro bably a special meeting will have to be called to deliberate as to its disposal. The accession of property AVas brought in an express, and tlireAV the messenger at the Education Board office- a small bo,> —into such a state of breathless cxci lenient that it was found necessary to shave his head and place him in a stiaight-jacket. The person to Avhose charge this precious gift Avas entrusted .vas evidently much overcome with the Aveight of his responsibility, and AA_th emotion he besought the Board's Secretary to check an enormous inventory, AA-ritten in a bold round hand, and sur mounted Avith a gorgeous royal arms. The list Avas found to, be as follows : —1 Avater bottle, 3 letter-boxes, 6 candle-sticks, 2 chairs, 3 clips, 2 desks, 14 inkstands, 3 mouse-traps, 8 pairs of snuffers, 2 tumblers, and, 1 pair of scissors. All these articles, though of comparatively insignificant intrinsic value, possess a degree of historical importance second only to that of King Charles' head, though these treasures have been suffered to lie neglected and forgotten amidst tiie dust aud cob-webs of a Govern ment cellar. First in importance comes the identical arm-chair in Avhich successive Superintendents of the Province of Auckland sat enthroned, and administered affairs of great pith aud moment. It is a stuffed chair, rather the avoisc for wear, inclined to general goutiness, weak ness in the legs, and a break-up of its pre cious old constitution. Judging from the collapsed condition of the seat, the Superin tendents of Auckland must have been men of great Aveight iv the community. Like Provincialism itself in its last days the Super's chair had beconie very shaky. The AVater-bottle and the two tumblers, coupled Avith the absence of any mention of a decan ter, are a striking proof of the abstemious ness of Auckland's Superintendents, while the six caudle-sticks and the fourteen ink-bottles are silent witnesses to their lucubratory industry. We are at a loss to account for the pair of scissors, though it has been suggested that the subordinates were in the habit of utilising their leisure hours in the performance of mutual tonsorial labours. It is Avorthy of mention that the three mouse-traps Avere empty. The ex planation of this is that Provincial institu tions Avere so starved by the centralising Government that all the mice had migrated to the General Government Offices, Avhere they Avere better provided for. The eight pairs of snuffers are invested Avith a melancholy interest. They are the identical snuffers Avith Avhich Mr Costello used to frequently snuff the c-indles in the Provincial Council. Chambers during the deliberations of honourable members. The dignity and perfect equilibrium with Avhich the State-Snuffer performed this important duty Avill not soon fade from the memory of those who it. He lost his occupation, and the snuffers fell into desuetude, Avhen a mightier snuffer— the Abolition of Provinces Act —snuffed out aud utterly extinguished Provincial institutions and all thereto belonging. Sic transit gloria mundi! The articles Aye have enumerated are unbranded. Then Avhere Avas Colonel Gorton ? I

We stop the press to add the latest particulars : It is said these relics are to be handed over to the Museum. So mote it be !

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before G. Yon Der Heyde, Esq., J.P.)

"DRUNK."

Jno. Jas. Brock, charged Avith being drunk on the Karangahape Road, pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s and costs ; Chas. McLean, for being drunk in Queen-street, 2nd offence, Avas fined 10s and costs ; and Patrick Carroll, for being drunk in Cook street, ss. and costs. STEALING A AVATCH. Anthony May Avas charged Avith stealing a Avatch, value £50. Mr Alexander, on behalf of the prisoner, asked for a remand till Monday, the 4th March. Granted. Bail, in his own recognizances of £100, and two sureties of £50 each, Avas allowed the prisoner. LARCENY. William Wilkins avus charged Avith steal ing a paget coat and lever clock. There are several other charges against the pri soner. Sub-Inspector Pardy asked that the case be remanded until Monday. Application granted.

MEETING OF GARDENERS.

The adjourned meeting of gardeners was held in the Market House last evening, Mr Green of Lilydale Nursery, in the chair. Mr Green regretted that more interest was not taken in the object of their gatherings. He wished gardeners and retailers to get up a petition to the City Council requesting the Council to institute a by-law to prevent growers from being hawkers as well. Mr Melndoe, in a speech of somo length, contended that the City Council should pass a law to compel growers to appear in a certain placo with their vegetable productions so that the productons of the Chinaman might be placed side by side Avith those of the Britisher. Mr Melndoe denied that Chinamen grew better a-getables, or were better gardeners than Europeans. Nor Avas there any desire on the part of Europeans to drive out John Chinaman. Mr Newton and other speakers considered that all growers should market their vegetables. Mr Green then proposed " That a committee of three be appointed to prepare a petition calling upon the Council to make and enforce a by-law to prevent the hawking of goods by growers." Mr Suiter, in seconding, urged that no license should be granted to growers, and that they should only get a permit from the Market Inspector for the day to dispose of the surplus stock of their morning sale in the market. Mr Ball, of NeAv market, protested against licenses in every form and shape, even the license to marry, in con nection Avith growers. The motion Avas carried, and Messrs. Melndoe, Garden, and McGarry. were appointed to prepare the petition to the Council.

Messrs Partridge and VVoohuns have just received a very choice consignment of fancy and American tobaccos from Loriliard of New York. They are mostly packed in a novel and tasteful manner. All who require a light aud fragrant tobacco should sample this lot.

The value ol coke as a tucl, and as a means ot economy of coal, is not appreciated sufficiently. • A mixed fuel of coal and coke is invaluable for the ordinary purposes _of heating, aud still more for those cooking and raising steam, as it absorbs .ne smoke or inflammable gases given off by coal during combustion, and lenders tiie fire brighter,clearer, aud hotter. This is much more apparent where our local coals are used; indeed, owing to the rapidity of burning, seme of these threaten to go out of consumption altogether. Coke supplies exactly that which these coals lack—body and resistance. Every householder should buy coals and coke at the same time, and, if convenient, mix them ; smaller bills and greater satisfaction will be the result. The price of coke is advcrtiseil elsewhere— ADVT.I

RIFLE RANGE.

(PER "STAR" CARRIER PIGEONS.)

The Rifle Butts, 2.30. p.m. The shooting for the District Prizes (2nd set) was resumed this moruing at 8 a.m., and is just over. We append full score, AA'ith prizes, Sec

An interesting mairiage took place this morning, the bride being a daughter of Dr. Purchas, and the bridegroom Mr Brook-eld, a solicitor at Tauranga, and son of the Crown Solicitor. The happy couple left for the South by the Wanaka this after noon.

Mothers : You need not sew from morn ing till night to keep your children tidy, an hour or two a day with one of the genuine Singrr's World Renoavned Sewing Machines Avill accomplish all the seAving for a large family. They are the Very Best Machines for family 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 HOLLOWAY, Ga-LICK AND Cranavell are now the Agents for these Machines, and are selling them at Reduced prices for Cash. They also keep the Largest Stock of Carpets, Floor Cloths, and Household Furniture in the Province, besides Drapery, Millinery, and Men's and Boys' Clothing. A lot of New Carpets, Oil Canvas, aud Floor Cloth just opened. Bedding of every description in Stock. Goods delivered free to all parts of the town by liOLLOAVAY' Garlick and Cranwell, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland.—|AVT.] It appears that this is Mr Dornwell's last Aveek in business in Auckland, therefore on Friday night he Avill have a last fine display of meat. 8 prime oxen, 70 extra fine sheep and Jambs, 10 dairy-fed pigs, 2 calves etc., Avhich must be sold on Saturday before 9 p.m. Any person Avaiiting corned beef in quantities can have a bargain. A clearance must be aiiected at any sacrifice before 9 p.m.—[ADVT.]

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Spec i.a l Notice. The Public ase respectfully informed that AN OFFICE OK THE "NORTHERN ADVOCATE" Has this day been established at STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, (Next Mr. Buckland's), QUEEX-STREET. \IS7"ANTED to Sell, GO boxes of Day and V 7 Martin's Blacking, only Is box of 6 doz.; Camp Oven-lids, 6d, 9d, and Is; Little Dry Superior Prunella Boots, 6s Gd pair, two pairs for 12s 6d ; Infants' Side-spring Boots, 1 and 5, Is Gd; Pearl Barley, 3d per lb.; Sago. Id; Morton's Fresh Mackeral, only 7d per lib. tin, better than Salmon: Quinces, only 2d per lb„ for making jam.—H. Watts. Pitt-street. ANTED, for a Farm in Waikato, a Fcmalo Servant; small dairy and family; Avithout good references do not apply. —3, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. WANTED, an Assistant for a General Store.—Apply by letter, stating terms, R. D. L. Duffus, Te AAvamutu. WANTED, a respectable Woman as Nurse; also a good Housemaid; refer ences required.—Apply, by letter, to Mrs. Lyon, Cambridge, Waikato. ANTED KNOWN, Cartes-de-visite Coloured to Life by the new process. Cartes, Is. Gd.; Cabinets, 2s. Cd. each.—Address: Mr. Howe, care C. Hill, Picture Dealer, Welles ley-street.— Ha, Specimens on hand. < ANTED, an Hotel or a Family's Washing, weekly or by the month.— Apply Mrs. Costello, William-street. WANTED, an efficient Clothier to the New Zealand Clothing Factory.—Apply by lettoi, or personally, to B. Hallenstein, Albert Hotel. WANTED, by a respectable young per son, a situation as Seamstress; good hand at baby linen.—E. Henry's Registry, Short land-street. WANTED KNOWN, that first-class carte-de-visites of tho principal inhabi tants of Auckland Avill be sold at is per dozen, at J. H, Symonds', 50, Queen-street. WANTED, General Servants for Tau ranga, North Shore, Remuera, Ponson by, hotel at Junction, &c—E; Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Apply to Mrs. Batgcr, Grafton Road. WANTED to Let, in Parnell, a six roomed Cottage, with every conve nience.—Richard Keals. WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Apply Mrs. E. J. Clark Brighton Road, Parnell. WANTED, immediately, two good Tailoresses. — Apply to J. Williams, Victoria-street, opposite Cottage of Content Hotel. W~ ANTED KNOWN, that the Hand somest and Best Billiard Table in New Zealand is at the Thistle Hotel.—John Smith. WANTED, a strong Lad as apprentice to the Machine Printing.—Apply at this office. ' WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Cruickshank and Miller, Queen street. ___ WANTED, an Apprentice to the bakery business.—Apply R. Forgie, All Nations Bakery, Pai-iell. W~ ANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, JMould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Holdsiiip. Manager. WANTED, a Geueral Servant for Pon sonby; references required.—Apply at this office. "V^T ANTED, a YOUNG LADY to attend the Waiting Room. One having some knowledge of the business preferred. HEM US & HANNA, Photographers, Auckland. "ANTED, a Squarer.—Apply to B. McKay, Shipbuilder, Freeman's Bay. ANTED KNOWN, Sawdust, given away by the Union Sash and Door Company, in any quantity. \\fANTED to Rent, a nice four-roomed TT Cottage, seven or eight minutes walk from Queen-street; rent not higher than 10s.— Apply this day, "L.8.AY.," Star Office. . O BUSHMEN.—Wanted, tAvo Men to Split Puriri Posts, 32s 6d per hundred.-— Apply to Master of Lancashire Lass. WANTED, a good General Servant- Mrs. Sloman, top of Grafton Road, third house below Wesieyan Chapel. ANTED, by a lady, tAvo Rooms or a small Cottage, furnished or unfurnished, near NeAvtou Road. — Apply at Stevenson's Grocery, Newton Road. W ANTED, seven or eight Labourers to work at the Tairua Mill; also, two or three Roruh Carpenters. None but steady energetic men m-ed apply.—Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay.



WANTED, a good Servant Girl.—Apply D. Watson, F den Terrace. WANTED, Board and Residence forfa respectable Youth. Terms moderate.— Apply, by letter, N, Stak Office, jj ANTED, the Choir of Saint David's Presbyterian Church, top of Symonds street: to meet TO-MORROW (.riiday) EVEN NG, a,t 7.30, in the above Church, for Practice. ANTED, for the couutry, a single Man to do plain Cooking, and make himself useful; situation permanent.—Apply at the office of this paper to-morrow, Ist Maich, at two o'clock. WANTED, a First-class Hairdresser to rent the Shop in connection Avith the Working Men's Public Baths; all fittings, fur niture, and requisites supplied, and weekly wages if preferred.—Working Men's Public Baths, Victoria-street East. WANTED, three or four good Bench men.—Aberdeen Boot Factory. ANTED, Cash Purchasers to know that I sell at ToAvn Prices, and supply superior articles, especially' Teas, my superlative mixture at 3s. per lb. is a treat. I have a good Family Tea at 2s ; Refined Sugars from 4Ad per lb. 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, Working Men to Icuoav the Public Baths, (Hot, Cold, and ShoAver), Avill open the first week in March ; charges 6d and Is. Those in Avant 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, all connected with Private Boarding Houses, Restaurants, Hotels. Shipping, &c, &c., togiveROBUCY'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 Invalids. Wholesale aud Retail Manufactory : Upper Lome-street, Auckland. _________ WANTED KNOWN, that avc are now ready to supply Wrought-iron, Ship, and House Stoves at A'cry moderate prices; Colonial Portable and Side Ovens from 20s upAvards; also a pair of Platform Scales, in first-class order, for sale cheap.—Hyauiason and McCabe, Victoria-street, two doors Avest of Chapel-street. A smart Boy Avanted. WONDERFUL, isn't it ? and yet not stolen. 2d Reels of Black Glazed Cot ton for Id, or lOd per dozen ; 3s Knitting Cotton for 2s; 3d Reels of Crochet Cotton for 2J-d, or 2s per dozen; 3d AVindsor Soap for l£d ;Is a dozen Black Braid for 6d; Is a lh. Canary Seed for 6d; 7s Concertinas for 4s; 10s do for 7s ; Is Seemless Lisle Gloves for 4d ; Is 6d a bottle Cherry Tooth Paste for -Id; 2s 6d Specta cles for Is (fresh lot): lis Od Prunella Boots for 6s 6d; Is Sperm Candles for lOJd; 6d Tooth Brushes for 4d Is do for Od; Is 6d Scissers for 9d; Is Corkscrews for 4d; 2s Men's Hats for Is ; 6d a pair wooden Knitting Needles for 3d; also, Shirt Buttons, Id a gross ; Leather Laces, Is a gross; Piano Books, 4d ; Children's Books, Id to 9d; Handsome Books on Chess, Draughts, Gymnastics, Swimming, Besique, Cribbage, Billiards. Croquet, only 6d; lot of other bar gains : Apple Cases, with lids, 3d; Tea Chests, 3d; Piping Cord, Is 6d per lb. Point out to your friends the money they can save.— XV. H. . Dampier, Victoria-street, comer of Hobscn-st. WANTED! WANTED !—Wanted to Sell (cheap), 22 kegs of Nails, only 2d lb, 2}in., 2 1in., aud 3in.; also 20 sacks of Haricot Beans, only 2d lb. 71bs for Is; New Cheese, only 6d lb ; Canary Seed. 6d lb, -lbs for lid; Candles 61bs for os 3d ; good Tea, 2s lb; Tin Pepper Boxes, Id and 2d each ; Camp Oven Lids, only id lb.—H. Watis. Pitt-street. Good Onions 9ibs for Is. W ANTED, by a respectable man, a situation to work in a garden, op make himself generally useful.—Address S.K7, Stak Office. WANTED KnoAvn, 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, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Sec, Sec. at the lowest raarketprice, at his Yards Cus tt in-house-street. THE man Avho Avas seen to pick up a Scarf ShaAvl in Wellesley-street, had better return same to this office, or the matter will be placed in the hands of the police. UCKLAND SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION. The Monthly United Teachers' PRAYER MEETING will be hold TO-MORROAV (Friday) EVENING, loth instant, at the new Wesieyan School-room, Pitt-street, at 7.30 o'clock. An address will be given by the Rev. W. J. Wil liams. Tho attendance of all interested in Sun day Schools i 3 earnestly invited. _S^*fe*. TflOR WANGANUI DIRECT. "«sB-__a"BP' The s.s. WALLABI, W. Lees. Commander, from Onehunga Wharf, TO-MORROW (Friday), Ist March, at 2 p.m., weather, &c, permitting. For freight or passage apply to COMBES & DALDY, Agents; Or. A. BARNES. Onehunga. r^J. CI HIP APELLES, FROM gfeggg^v IO LIVERPOOL VIA ■"■■■"bSh--—__' All Accounts and Claims against the ship Auelles must be rendered to the under signed in duplicate by 4 o'clock p.m. TO MORROW, tho Ist March, or they cannot be recognised. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. Auckland. 28th February, 1878. CI ROCERY Business For Sale ; a very JT profitable little business, doing a good return. Rent loav ; expenses a _ry light ; business mostly cash.—S. Vaile,! H House ,and land Agent, Shortland-street. LOST, a Patent Leather Shoe, and old Boot, between the Cemetery and Mount Albert Road. Finder leaA'iug same at the Star office Avill oblige. LOST, on Tuesday, betAveen Mount Eden and the Great South Road, a Letter addressed to Mrs. Joseph Fooo. The finder will oblige by returning same to Occidental Hotel. R. DORNWELL respectfully returns thanks for many favours received, and notifies his friends that he closes his career in Auckland on Saturday next; and those Avhose accounts aro three months oa .rdue, Avill please pay next week, otherwise they will be published in the daily papers, and sold by auction. Names and addresses Avill bo distinctly published, and no favour shoAvn. OARD and Residence for two or three Gentlemen, ten minutes walk from Queen street.--Apply " Comfort," Star Office. CIVIL Service Examination. —Students prepared.—Apply to " Pass," Star Office. PERSONAL.— Mr. or Mrs. Walter Dooley.—You will hear of something to your advantage by calling at the office of this paper. MOUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders will be received by the undersigned till TU-SDAY next, the sth prox,, at 4 p.m., for certain Works on the Mount Roskill Road. Plan and specification can be seen at Mr. AllAvright's office, 201, Queen-street. T. THOMPSON, Chairman. E have Just Opened a Beautiful Lin in Fancy Tweeds, for Boys' and Gentle men's Avear. We make Gentlemen's Trousers to measure for 21s. and 255. SAMUEL COOMBES & C 0... City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. O E °- T> ° V D ' Desires to inform his Customers and the Public that in order to facilitate businefs, he HAS OPENED A _ SALE AND SAMPLE YARD IN FORT-STREET, Adioining his Residence and immediately opposite Captain Daldy's neAV buildings, where he will keep a supply of his well-known Goods for immediate Avants ; also samples of all Goods now produced at his MANUFACTORY, NEWTON, Including every description of Drain Pipes, Sanitary Appliances, Flower Pots, Fire Bricks, Fire Clay, Bricks, Lime, and his new Preparation of Puzzolana and Hydraulic Lime Compound. The mixture can be supplied in casks or bags ready for use ; or the Prepared Puzzolana (Ground Scoria Ash) can be supplied without admixture. An Inspection Invited. Customers will be shewn every attention, and their orders have prompt despatch. GREAT KEDUCTIONS IN PRICES. List on application or by post. TVfEW" ZEALAND INSURANCE V\ COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital .. .. - •• ~ £IA?M.- Reinsurance Fund „10U,0UUj Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. " Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and sailing vessels. Risks on Specie subicct to special arrangements. £!_• ..oanva PROMPT! V P^TD. <4KM'U4- P. PIKrC- Manager



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. DEBTORS AND CREDITORS ACT, 1876. In the Estate of Levy and Goldwateb, Clothiers, Queen-street, Auckland, Debtors. All Creditors in the above Estate are requested to ProA-e their Claims with me by noon of the Ith March next, Avhen a First Dividend will be paid. THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, February 26,1378. - - "FN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act, 1376, and of the Bankruptcy of Hugh Dunn, a Debtor. This is to notify that Hugh Dunn, of Seafield VieAV Road, Stonemason, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet'his engage ments with his Creditors. The firs, meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 6th day of March, 1878, at the hour of 11 o'clock in tha forenoon. Dated this 28th day of February, 1878. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. ANEHUNGA GLEE CLUB Intending members for the present year are requested to meet, at the Masonic Hall, on FRIDAY EVENING, the Ist March, at eight o clock. WM. STEVENSON. Tm L O U R ! TjlL-OUEI Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGill, Has3ell, J. T. Evans and Co" In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. EST The 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 Agents—B." TONKS & CO T\^~A~N TED KNOW N. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of Avay. J G>to>Q£' —FOR SALE, Farm of 156 acres, <-_■.<_/O. P. partly improA-ed, 50 acres bush, House of 3 rooui3, &c, 20 miles from. Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. i?l i\ t0 £100° LENT> on Building Society dHjPL\3 principles or on any terms to suit borrOAvers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. FOR SALE, iv Symonds-street, a large Dwelling-house, with freehold allotment, 66 x 330 feet. Price, £450. Terms very easy.— S, Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street^ YACHT for Sale.—The Contrabandiere, 10 tons, beautifully fitted out, will b» sold very cheap, owner leaving the Colony; also a very large Open Pleasure Boat, capable of carrying 10 persons.—W. P. Featherstone, North Shore. I^TORTH SHORE.—For Sale, a bargain, JJaI that beautifully-situated aßd Avell-built Residence adioining the Devonport Hall. The position is unequalled on the Shore, being close to the water's edge, and yet sheltered • oin al ■ bleak winds. The Garden is well stocked with Fruit and Ornamental Trees. The property is better known as having been the residence of the late Mr David Burns. Apply on the premises.— XV. P. Featherstone. __E?Q/j! A —HOUSE of 6 rooms, Avash- house -V/yttv. Avith copper, coal-hole. range,&c., good well, allotment 66 x 1086, fenced and planted, 25 minutes froni Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. . £}Q(_(\ -2- ACRES GOOD LAND, 7 acres oW/v «/ \7. 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 .-s.__ Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and Avater; large run ad ioining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Estate Agent, Shortland-street. IO A 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, £100s. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. OQer —TWO Cottages, tAvo rooms each, off Uti/.tJ. Upper Queen-street, for sale on very advantageous terms.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite Vulcan Lane.—Apply to Manager Bank of New South Wales. TO LET, a Avell-finished tAvo-roomed Cottage in EdAvin-street, Newton. Rent, 5s per Aveek.—Apply to Mrs. Harkins. 0 LET, a DAvelling-house in Waterloo Quadrant, opposite Government House.— Apply to Williams & Co., Fort-street. FOR SALE,~five Beautiful Male Cana ries, all singing, choice, for £2.—Comfort able board and residence for a single gentleman, Nicol's Cottage, foot of Grey-st—Mrs. Fuller. fQAA —FOR SALE, Substantially 7^i_9\y\ f- built Cottage of 5 rooms and kitchen, Avith freehold corner allotment, 66x100 feet, fenced, tile drained, and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, excellent view.—S. Vaile, House and Land —gent. Shortland-street. TDILLEESLIE HOUSE c. GROUND-, TO LET, the above Beautiful Property. House, 12 rooms; 26 acres Land; Fruitful Orchard, &c. B. TONKS & CO. TO LET, tAA ro front Rooms in a four roomed Cottage, furuished or unfurnished, in a healthy locality, six minutes' walk from Union Bank.—Enquire this office. nVTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING i_l 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 the Registered Office of the Company, No. U, Insurance Buildings, Auck land, on WEDNESDAY, 13th March, 1878. JOHN R. RANDKRSON, Manager. Auckland, 22nd February, 1878. SPECIAL NOTICE. The Election of School Committee for the Ponsonbv District wid be held at 7.30 p.m., on THURSDAY EVENING, 28th instant, at the Ponsonby Hall. All Householders are requested to be present, when the subject of the Erection of a suitable School Building for the District will be brought forward, and correspondence from the Board of Education will be read having reference to the same. EDWARD NUGENT BREE, Chairman School Committee Ponsonby District. **fi_A —TWO Four-roomed Houses for Sale in Symonds-street. Brick partitions. £50 deposit. Balance can lie at 6 per cent.—g. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. _£_»■-. ~l /.—SIX-ROOMED HOUSE on JL \F. Colleere Road for Sale. Magni ficent view. Good allotment. Very easy terms. —C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. ifl HURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL, \J 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. "OISHOP'S COURT. At the Conference of Sunday School Teachers, to be held at the Cathedral Library, on THURS DAY, a Paper Avill be read on the best means of making Sunday Schools efficient. The follow ing points Avill be considered: -School Discipline, the Qualifications of Teachers, the Method of Teaching, Attractions for Children—Children's Services. Services of Song, Children's Tea Meetings. Prizes. OST, between Onehunga, Mangare, and the Criterion Hotel, Otahuhu, a Shepherd Plaid Scarf Shawl.—Anyone finding the same, and leaving it at this office, or Sergt. Green, at Onehunga, will be rewarded. f'Si _ REWARD. —Lost, in Queen-street »> or Wellesley-stre-1, a Scarf ShaAvl; dark thin material.—Finder will receiveabovereward by ret_—-inp_same to this office. IS it anything like common sense to go aud spend your Money in Slop Clothing, Avh^n you can go to the City Clothing Mart, 91 Queen-street, aud Buy a Whole Suit of well made Clothes for 275.. consisting of a goodßlac_ Coat, _ud splendid Tweed Trousers and' Vest? SAMUEL COOMBBS & CO., 92, Queen-treet



SEWING MACHINES OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A r LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction off English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, "THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street,, a few doors above Quick's Stables. PREP A R A TORYSCH OCI7, Grace-street, Ponsonby 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. WO R KING M E~N\S CLUB. The Committee having met Avith so much en couragement haA_c decided to open about the middle of March. Members mining before then Avill haA-e the priA-il<;ge of attending th- opening ceremony, which will be of a very interesting character. Rules and Cards of Membership— 10s, 6s, and Is—are now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. XV. Heslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria street; Mi. Cook, corner of Albert and Wynd ham-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell; any Member of Committee; or of W. Lepine, Secretary. mo b~b7T oklayers. TENDERS to be in by noon on FRIDAY, Ist March, for Building Engine Foundations, Brick work for Boilers, &c. (labour only required), at the Union Sash and Door Company's SaAV-mills, Tairau. Plan 3 and specifications to be seeu at our office. FRASFR & TINNK, Phoenix Foundry, Stanley-street. I"\OUBTLE,SS BAY J NEAR MOMGANUI. FOR SALE OR LEASE, the Estate of Kau hoehoe, Doubtless Bay, the property and former residence of Walter Brodie, Esq., comprising 917 acres 2 roods. Full particulars can ot obtained on applica tion to£ THOS. WESTON, Vulcan Lane. TTELENSVILLE ANNUAL RACES Friday, March Sth, 187 S. In consequence of Nominations for Handicaps, &c, not being filled up according to advertisement, the Programme has been re vised as follows :— 'J-D-E Ihomas Deacon. Committee: Mr. P. McLeod I Mr. Foster Mr. Turner | Mr. Mr. Downer. ■Starter : Mr. Andrew Sonar. Clerk of the Scales : Clerk of the Course : Mr. J. Foster. Mr. A. McLeod. Treasurer: Mr. J. Hands. Handicapper : Captain Handley. MAIDEN PLATE of 8 soys. Second horse save his stakes. For ell. horses which have never won an advertised race. Weight for age. Distance, i}_\ miles. RAILWAY STAKES of 12 soys. Second horse sav ins stakes. Distance, 1% mlies. AVeight for age. For all horses the bona fide property 3 months previous to day of entry of settlers residing north of Henderson's Mill. Entrance, 1 soy. HELENSVILLE HANDICAP of zo soys. Second horse to receive 5 Soys. out of stakes. Nomination, 1 soy. Acceptance, 1 soy. Distance, 2 miles. Open to all comers. MAORI RACE of 5' soys. Second horse to save his stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Catch weights. For all horses bona fide property of Maoris. Entrance, 10s. Post entry. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 10 soys. Second horse 2 soys. Distance, 2 miles; over 8 flights of hurdles, 3 feet 6 inches high. PONY RACE of 8 soys. Second horse, 1 soy. Dis tance, 1 mile; heats. Ponies not to exceed 14 hands 2 inches. Top AA'eight, 10 stone. 7 lbs. allowed for every inch under 14 hands 2 inches. CONSOLATION of—. RULES. Three horses to start in all races,-or no race. Decision of the Committee in ali cases to be final. Protests must be accompanied with £1, which will be forfeited should the protest not be sustained. Nomination for Helensviile Handicap and Hurdle Race to close on Thursday, March 7th, .878, at Helensviile, at 7 p.m. AVeights declared at 9 p.m. General Entries on March 7th, 1878. EDWIN B. E. TURNER, Hon. Sec. T. JAMES'S MUTUAL IMPROVE MENT ASSOCIATION.—The Inaugural Meeting of the Eighth Half-session of the above Association Avill be held in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on MONDAY, March _th. Admission FREE. Programme in future adver tiseinent.—WM. COOPER, Hon. Sec. ST. MATTHEW'S SUNDAY-SCHOOL LIBRARY.—The above will be re-opened TO-MORROW EVENING, at 6.15 p.m., with 100 New Books. Entrance fee, including cata logue and card, Sixpence,—H. J. SANDERS, * Llbrarian. AC A R T E B, FAMILY BUTCHER, Wellesley- street West. Famihes waited on for orders daily, and sup plied with the A-ery best quality at a reasonable charge. Payment as agreed on. Shipping and Country orders punctually attended to. LOYAL ENNISKILLEN LODGE, No. 3. The Regular Monthly Meeting Avill he held in the Protestant Hall, Newton, TO-MORROW EVENING (Friday), Ist March. Visitors are invited. By order of the W.M. "ROAED OF EDUCATION. Meetings of Householders for the Election of , School Committees will he held as under :— Thursday, 2Sth February. Auckladd West, No. 2-7.30 p.m.. School-room, Hepburn-street Dedwood (Ponsonby)—7.3o p.m., Ponsonby Hall Onehunga—B p.m., District School-room Whau—7 p.m., Public Hall Friday, Ist March. Auckland East—7.3o p.m.. School, Wellesley street East- Auckland West, No. 1—7.30. p.m., School-room, Union-street Elierslie—7 p.m., School-house • Mount Hobson—7.so p.m., Boys' School, New market Saturday, 2nd March. Bombay—2.3o p.m., School-house, Bombay Driving Creek—s p.m., School-house Helensviile—7.3o p.m.. Court-house Henderson's Mill—3 p.m., Oratea Hotel Lucas Creek—3 p.m., bchool-house Mercer—7.3o p.m., Court-house Pakuranga—7 p.m., School-house Pokeno—2 p.m., Pokeno Hill School Stokes' Point—3 p.m., Ferry Hotel Titirangi—s p.m.. School-house Tuakau—7 p.m., Tuakau School-house Wairoa (South)— 2 p.m.. School-house Woodside—7 p.m., Raglan Hotel VINCENT E. RICE Secretary. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARTHUR'S MART. POULTRY— Foavls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, Rabbits; also, the noted Colorado Beetle. PRODUCE—PIums, Damsons, Apples, Pears, 70 sacks Potatoes, Onions, Barley, Cheese, 10 cases Canterbury Bacon and Hams, in cloth, Lard, Flour. Maizemeal, Beef, &c, Sec GROCERIES.—Crushed Sugar, Tea (boxes and half-chests). Soap, Raisins, Soda, Fancy Biscuits, Blue, Mustard, Cornflour, &c., &c. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. at one o'clock p.m. One Cottage Piano Walnut, a Good Harmon ium New and S.cond-hand .urniture. Suites, Couches Chairs, Loo Tables, Washstands, Chest Drawers'. Iron Bedsteads, Wood ditto, Kitchen Tables, Clocks, Watches, Pictures, &c„ &C. . 1 trunk Lady's Wearing Apparel. R. ART H U R, Auctioneer TO-MORROW. AT THE C^DRNER MA£T, AT ELEA'EN O'CLOCK. AAA BAGS TABLE POTATOES 60 bags Maize ;'.; 9 tons Anderson's Bakers Flour 50 bags Yellow Sugar 60 packages Tea 100 best Wairoa Cheese 70 boxes Candles Oats, Kerosene, Vinegar 6 keg- Prime Butter. 4 cases Cocoa, 3 cases Lemon Peel GEORGE SIBBIN, .. Auctioneer.