Auckland and not to Mercer. It appeared that defendant got into the wrong train, but that Avas his OAvn fault. Mr George said that defendant Avent out to Avitness the sports on the engineers' holiday; but on returning, as his client thought, he found himself whirling away in an opposite direction. He called loudly for the train to stop, but his appeal Avas un availing, and he .Avas carried to Mercer against his Avill. Andrew Heavey deposed that he made up his mind for a holiday ; and on»getting into the train, there Avas no one to direct him to tbe proper train. He Avas never asked for 'his ticket, either going or coming. Sub-Inspector Pardy said he could bring a number of Avitnesses to prove beyond a doubt that defendant was asked several times for a ticket. Defendant then said he did not remember being asked for his ticket. His Worship : What state Avere you in ? Defendant : Perfectly sober—only had • tAvo pints of beer. Mr George said he should advise his -client to plead guilty, as there seemed to have been some mistake in the matter. ,His Woiship said there Avas some confusion on the holikay, and Avhen a man found himself going aAvay from home 'it Avas certainly irritating; but there was no excuse for' using bad language, and •especially in the hearing of females. For the first offence defendant must pay 20s and costs, and for using bad language £5 and 9s costs. BREACH OF LICENSING ACT. J "William Pye Avas charged Avith selling cider to William Thomas Neason on the 29th Jauuary, defendant not being duly licensed. Mr Tyler pleaded not guilty. Sub-Inspector Pardy said it Avas not with a vieAV of pressing for a heavy penalty that this case Avas brought, but simply to sheAV that persons must not sell cider Avithont a liconse. Mr Tvler said, by pleading not guilty he did not mean to infer that defendant did not sell the cider, but it Avas not cider of an intoxicating nature, and therefore did not come Avithin the meaning of the section of the Act. It Avas not fermented liquor like the ciders of Hereford and Devon, but Avas as simple as Nature's crystal draught, and Avas in fact "Good Templars' drink." His friend, Mr Pardy, might laugh, but he believed that Good Templars Avere true to Nature, and Avould not touch alcoholic liquor at any price. It -was called cider, but Avas merely a cordial composed of Avater and essences. His Worship said if it could be sheAva that it Avas not alcoholic, it did not come into the scope of the Act. William Pye Avas SAVorn, and deposed that he purchased the beverage of Mr Lownder, for Regatta Day. It was much of the character of ginger-beer. _ His Worship: Ginger-beer is fermented liquor- you go much further. Mr Grigg, a gentleman in Court Avas perhaps as good a judce as they could have of cider and gmger beer. He Avas a Devonshire man, and knew the character of Devonshire cider. Richard Grigg, avlio said he had Avorked on the cold Avater principle as a blacksmith for more than thirty years, Avas of opinion that the beverage Avas pure aud simple, and, believed that there Avas no stimulant in ?'t: He decidedly objected both to cyder and ginger-beer. His Worship said it Avould be unnecessary to call further evidence and dismissed the case.

This Avas all the business

The Premier's Visit to the King.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(Prom our Special Beporter.)

ALEXANDRA, Monday. THE WAIKATO PROGRESS.-DEPU-

TATIONS TO THE PREMIER,

The Premier and Native Minister and party, on arrival at Te AAvamutu, Avere re ceived with cheers by a large number of settlers. An address, congratulating Sir Georce Grey, Avas presented by Mr Par sons, and read by Mr T. Gresham. Sir George Grey replied. - . A deputation, consisting of the Chairman of the Road Board, Mr Sloane, and others, interviewed the' Premier and other Minis ters, inquiring if it Avere true that the rail way Avas to be leased to private parties, stating that if it were so they Avere of. opinion that it Avould not be advantageous to the district. The Premier replied that he was not aAvare of any such arrangement being contemplated : they might depend that anything of the kind would be done by private tender. Sir George Grey and party having visited the Mission-house Church, proceeded on to Kihikihi, en route to Cambridge.

NEWCASTLE, this day.

VISIT TO TE AWAMUTU,

Sir George Grey, accompanied by the hon. the Native Minister, the hon. Mr Fisher, Mr J. C. Brown, M.H.R., and Seymour George Esq., left Alexandra at ten minutes to eleven o'clock yesterday, and drove to Te Awamutu, where they paid a visit to the Mission Station. It will be remembered that this Mission Station Avas one of the new native institutions introduced by Sir Geoige Grey during his Governorship, and that Mr Gorst Avas driven from it before the war. Mr Gorst had a printing press, and issued a newspaper called "Te Pihoihoi i runga i te pito ote whare" (the sparroAV in the house-top,) against which the Kingites started a paper called "Te Hokioi" (the haAvk) meaning that it Avould savoop down upon the little Pihoihoi and eat it up. For a time there wa a brisk argument between the riva papers, but the reasoning and trenchantl literary ability of the accomplished Cam bridge scholar provingtoo strongfor the weak arguments of the Maori editor of the "Hokioi," Rewi camedoAvn with a detach ment of the King's ragged army, .set sentries, made "pie" of the type, sent the timber in tended for a school-house floating down the river, and caused Mr Gorst to leave. Some of the type, rounded with a ham mer, was afterAvards used as bullets by the Maoris at Paterangi, and the paper was utilized as wrapping for cartridges. Sir George Grey remarked that he had seen at this station in the old days between 80 and 90 ploughs all in full SAvmg, and very extensive Maori cultivations. He also paid a visit to the graves of the soldiers who Avere buried here during the Avar.

ADDRESS FROM THE INHABITANTS. Mr Sloane, Chairman of the Highway Board, presented an address in the after noon. The address expressed great esteem for the Piemier, confidence in his adminis tration, and pride at this, the first, visit of a NeAV Zealand Premier to the settlement. The address coucluded Avith an ardent Avish that Sir George Grey might be spared for many years to continue that beneficial influence Avhich had already resulted in the increased Avelfare of the colony. Sir George Grey, in reply, said that for thirty years he had interested himself in the welfare of the district, and they might rest assured that it Avould receive justice at the hands of himself and colleagues. He expressed pleasure at the prosperous appearance of the place. VISIT TO KIHIKIHI.

The party left Te AAvamutu at one o'clock, arriving at Kihikihi about a quarter of an hour later. Here an address Avas presented by the inhabitants, offering cordial thanks for Sir George Grey's visit to the tOAvnship, and expressing a belief that the visit Avould be the means of establishing more friendly relations betAvecn the tAvo races. The address also referred to the ex posed position of the settlement, and ex pressed disapprobation of the conduct of the late Government in depriving the toAvn ship of its share of the Defence Force, and abandoning the protection of the place at a time when swarms of natives from Waiuku, Mercer, and parts, contiguous had settled on the immediate boundary line.

The address concluded as follows :—" Well may the Bettlers here exclaim that you, sir, are to them in the matter of defence as the shadow of a rock that standeth out in a desert land." Sir George Grey made a suitable reply. He then visited the redoubt and other places of interest. mmm visit to rangiaohia. At a quarter to tAvo o'clock the party left for Rangiaohia, the scene of one of General Cameron-|victo i sinjlß64, when he masked the,,alniost impreguable Maori position at Paterangi, Avhich Avas constructed Avith great engineering skill by the celebrated Te Kaoktio. He A'isited the school, which is held in the old native Church, Avhere Pototau Avas crenvned in 1858 by William Thompson. This Church has a fine stained ivindOAV, Avhich Avas purchased I believe out of funds subscribed by natives. Sir George Grey took great interest in the school children. VISIT TO CAMBRIDGE. The Premier and party left Rangiaohia at half-past two, reaching Cambridge at 4.35. Here an address Avas presented as folloAA rs :— To Sir George Grey, X.C.8., Premier of N cay Zealand. Sir, Aye the undersigned settlers of Cam bridge, beg permission to Avclcome yourself and colleagues to the settlement of Cam bridge. We are fully aAvare of the benefits that _iave been derived by the Colony, and the Provincial district of Auckland in par ticular, since your Ministry has come into power and Aye ask permission to express our confidence in the policy the present Ministry has adopted as fas as Aye are at present acquainted with it. Signed by W. CLare and others. The Premier replied, thanking the in habitants for the address, and expressing his anxiety to do justice to the district. _ Subsequently he received a deputation, headed by Major Clare, with reference to the construction of the Cambridge and Taupo road. The Premier, in reply, jiointed out that the best route would be to connect Avith the Tauranga-Ohinemutu road, north of Rotorua. The deputation coincided Avith this A.eAv, as the route proposed Avould afford access to Tauranga and the Hot Springs. It was ultimately arranged that plans should be furnished to the Premier. Another deputation, consisting of Messrs ChepAvell, Campbell, and Walker, waited upon the Premier, and requested assistance toAvards the construction of a road through the Piako country to the Thames river, the cost of Avhich is estimated at £1,750. The Premier promised to grant £500 toAvards the Avork, providing the settlers would raise £600; the balance to be subsequently arranged. VISIT TO HAMILTON. The Premier and party leftgCambridge at 6.45 p.m., and arrived at Hamilton at a quarter to nine. Sir George Grey and the hon. the Native Minister put up at the Commercial Hotel, Avhich in every respect is the best hotel in the Avhole of the Waikato district, and would do credit even to Auckland. At Hamiltou the Premier received a deputation consisting of Messrs Hume, Cumming, Vialou, Morris, and N. R. Cox, AVith reference to the extension of the rail- Avay into the toAvnship. The Premier explained that he had made a mistake on a former occasion Avhen he said that a telegram had been received stat ing that a railway station in the township Avas not desired by the majority of the in habitants. The telegram had reference to Te AAvamutu. Mr Vialou produced plan 3 of the proposed extension and estimates, sheAving that the cost Avould not exceed £2,448, station and goods sbed, £700; and three acres, £250. By this, £400 per month in traffic now paid to the river steamers Avould go to the railAvay. The Premier asked that the matters should be put into Avriting, accompanied AA_th the plans, and promised to lay them before the Minister of Public Works. Mr Vialou introduced a deputation with reference to the sale of a portion of the Town Belt reserve. The Premier said he would introduce a Bill to provide for leasing the reserves for a period of 21 years. In reply to Mr Vialou the Premier pro mised that the £2,000 voted in aid of the fund for constructing a bridge should be paid over as soon as possible. Mr Vialou 'pointed out that a portion of the ToAvn Belt reserves had been alloAved to be monopolised by Messrs Jolly, Cox, and Williamson. DEPARTURE FOR AUCKLAND. The Premier aud party left Hamilton by train at 7 o'clock this morning, but remained at Newcastle until the arrival of the after noon train. Here Sir George Grey received a deputation Avith reference to matters of local importance. Mr Seymour, George, and the Star Special came on to toAvn. Sir George Grey will leave in the Hinemoa to-morroAV or Thursday, and will visit Taranaki, Nelson, Christchurch, and Dunedin.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. MAKETU, this day. _ A letter, perspecial|messenger fromNgati whakane, of Rotorua,to the Maketu natives, arrived last Sunday evening, asking them not to consent to the sitting of the Land Court here. An answer was sent yesterday morning that the natives were all in Tau rangaatten<iingtheOtawainvestigation(alie, by the way), but that so soon as they re turned their opinion on the subject should be made known. As usual, native officials are the prime movers in the matter. Perhaps your Ohinemutu correspondent, who is pre sumed to be coached in the proceedings of the Ohinemutu committee of management, will supply you with the why and where fore for the letter in question. DUNEDIN, this day. """THE LAST COLLISION IN THE CHANNEL. When the ship County of Peebles collided with the French brigantine in the Channel, and the crew of the latter with the exception of a boy jumped on board the ship, Captain Fordyce sent off his gig to rescue the boy. On nearing the brigantine the crew refused to go alongside on account of spars banging about. The mate then returned to the ship for another crew. The crew then re fused to <,o alongside their own ship, saying she was going down, and they wanted the boat to save themselves, and would be lost if the boat were rushed. The mate insisted on going to the windward of the County and there waiting till the vessel went down, when he would try and save as many as he could. The crew wrote to the Dunedin " Star" denying the mate's statement at the Court of Inquiry as above. They assert that he proposed they should not go back. Several successful experiments have been made with a telephone, constructed by Mr Henry, of this city, formerly mechanican to Siemens. It has been forwarded to Dr. Lemon. HARBOUR DUES. The Harbour Board question the legality of the order in' Council imposing a shilling a ton rate on goods discharged into lighters from vessels berthed alongside the railway piers. A deputation meets Mr Larnach oil-the subject to-morrow. WELLINGTON, this day. MR BUNNY. Last night's "Argus" says—and little doubt 'tis true—" It is now, we believe, pretty definitely settled that Mr Bunny will not get, or will not have, a billet. The cause is altogether a pecuniary one, and turns npon the different estimates by the Government and Mr Bunny as to the amount of salary which should be attached to any office he might condescend to accept. In the meantime Mr Bunny (it -will please all true patriots to learn) will not be so

badly off in regard to receiving some sub stantial tokens of approval from a grateful cniutry. It is intended to raise the honor arium for M.H.R.'s next year to £:U)Q ; and surely no member with the intends of the colony at heart but will be able to supplement this by at least as much again, derived from the exercise of his own abilities. The question now is what side will Mr Bunny take next session. TEE PICTON GOLD FIND. Dr. Hector has completed .his analysis of quartz specimens from Golden Point, near Picton, and made his report. He finds no sign of a distinct reef, but several irregular quartz leaders varying from a few inches to two feet in width. From these leaders eight or tea specimens were tested, some weighing about 1 cwt.; those from the outer portions or interior of the leaders gave a very rich yield, some at the rate of as much as 14 ozs 15 dwts. 5 grs. of gold to the ton of quartz. The specimens from the underground leaders yielded at the rate of from j ozs to 3^ ozs per ton. The gold is of a very high standard, containing only 4 per cent of silver. There arc some indica tions of a reef to to the N.W. of the pre sent locality. P COROMANDEL, this day.^ New Golden Pah.—This Company pegged out last night about seven hundred feet of the foreshore. This will enhance this Com pany's mine, and if intended to shew that the Beach Company have no title, nor the natives either. Bright Smile.—This claim is likely to be put into a Conip my. Some splendid stone has been taken out during the last day or two. The Good-enough (formerly Neptune) shaft is down about forty feet, and they expect to cut the lode in a few days. This mine formerly yielded large returns. The Tokatea Company's cru-h'ir: was thirty-four ounces gold from a small quan tity of quartz put through the battery. (PEK PRESS AGENCY). WELLINGTON, this day. ARRIVALS FROM KAIPARA. Arrived : Julius Vogel and Marmion, from Kaipara. FLYING STAKES HANDICAP. The following are declared the weights for the Flying Stakes Handicap :—Dane bury, 9st. Gibs. ; Kakapo, 9st. ; Isaac Walton, 9dt. 121bs. ; Titania, Sst. 21bs. ; Standard-bearer, 7st. 71bs. ; Glcnary, 7st. 71bs. ; Lady of Lake, 7sr,; Stirabout, 6st, 101b. ; Legacy, 6st. lOlbs. ; Sailor, sst. lOlbs. PASSENGERS PER TAUPO. The Taupo sailed for Lyttelton and Port Chalmers at 3 o'clock p. m. Passengers : Messrs Wilson, Brcnnan, Barton, Betram, L. James, Hall, Mr, Mr*, and Miss Evans, Mr Brennan, Mr and Mrs Dovley, Mr and Mrs Billings, Mrs and Miss Hall.

WASTE LANDS BOARD.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Waste Lands Board Avas held at the offices of the Board, Pf.rliament-street, this after noon, Mr D. A. Tole (Chief Commissioner), in the chair.

Steavard's Special Settlement.—A letter from Mr SteAvart referring to certain difficulties in the inspection of the immi grants and contract, Avas ordered to be forwarded Avithout comment to the Minister of Lands.

Broomhall Special Settlement. — Mr Firth enquired if anything had been heard respecting the Broomhall Special Settlement. Mr Tole answered in the negative. After some discussion, Mr Firth moved a resolution requesting the Govern ment to take measures to place the lands in the Upper Thames at the disposal of the Board ; agreed to. Land Office at Gisborne —An ap plication from the Town Clerk of Gisborne for a local land office there Avas approA-ed of.

HARBOUR BOARD.—This Day.

A meetikg of the members of the Harbour Board Avas held this afternoon. Present, Messrs Boylan (chair), Kissling, Melton: BrOAvn, Daldy, Heather, Ca_ey, and Masefield. Surplus Timber. —An offer from Mr John Taylor, conteactor, of a surplus stock of timber, at 12s 6d per 100 feet, Avas referred to the Works Committee, Avith poAver to act. Leave of Absence.—An application Avas read from Mr Errington, informing the Board that he Avas compelled to leave for Tuupo for ten days. REVOLTING Light.—A letter Avas read from W. Seed, Esq., Secretary of Customs, as to revolving light at Portland Island.— The letter was received. Progress of Dock.—Mr Errington's report on the progress of the Graving Dock was received. Mechanics' Bay Rents.—A petition from the lessees of properties in Mechanics' Bay, asking lor a reduction in their rents, Avas leferred to the EudoAA-ment Committee. Reports. - The several reports of the Works, EndoAvment, Tariff, and Finance Committees were brought up and passed. DREDGING INTAKE, Mr Kissling moved, and Mr McKenzie seconded, "That on the completion of the Dock, tho dredge be employed in dredging the intake in Mechanics' Bay." Mr BroAvn moved as an amendment, and Mr Masefield seconded, "That the Engineer be requested to report upon the practicability of the work. Carried. MR THORNE'S MOTION. Mr Thorne being absent, his motion on property sales Avas allowed to stand over. ACCOUNTS. —The folioAving accounts were brought up :— General account, £314 13s lOd; loan, • £480; to balance in bank, £1965 18s 9d; cash on hand, £12 2s 3d ; balance in bank, £4195 USs Id ; accounts to be paid, £48 ; to balance, £3715 16s Id. Hobsonvi-Lb Wharf. —The tenders for erecting a Avharf at Hobsonville were opened, and as follows i —Angus Nicholson and Co., £156 17s; E. Mills, £115; Mr John Duce, £149.—The Engineer's estimate Avas £97.—Mr Kissling moved, and Mr Melton seconded, "That Mr Mills tender be accepted."— Capt. Casey said the tender Avas just £100 too much.—Mr Masefield moved, and Capt. Daldy seconded, " That no tender exceeding £100 be accepted."— Mr Brigham informed the Board that the settlers had contributed £50, as their share of the expenses of the Avharf. —The amend ment Avas lost, and the tender of Ephraim Mills accepted. Nelson-street. —The only tender for the reclamation at the foot of Nelson-street Avas that of Mr Deinpsey, for £317, which Avas accepted.

THE ITALIAN OPERA.

" UN BALLO IN MASCHERA."

This sparkling work of "Verdi was given last night at the I'heatrn Royal. Avith the same complete success which attended the production of -IlTrovatore" and "II Barbiere." The house was well • filled, and the general excellence of the programme caused the audience to be unusually demon strative. We have seldom seen an opera better cast: Signor Paladini was grand in the part of Kiccardo. He proved himself fully equal to the most arduous passages, and securely established his claim to popular' favou . The prima donna, Signora Guadagninijhad a most difficult task in the interpretation of the rO!e of Adelia; but the Eassages which Avould have proved stumbling locks to any but the most perfectly trained artiste, only served to shew off her talents to better advantage. A greater musical treat than the third act of this opera is seldom afforded, and it would be hard to find two artistes more capable of rendering it properly than Signor Paladini and the Signora Guadag nini. In the plaintive and passionate duets with which the aor, abounds, tbe two voices mingled delightfully, and each was received Avith greater enthusiasm than that Avhich pre ceded it. The expressive countenance of the lady wes in itself a study during the progress o; tie act. It tt._d almost as plainly as tho munificent mosic the fierce struggle wnich was taking place in her breast. Her shame on being recognise- by her husband was splendidly de pic ten. In the latter part of the act Renato (Signor Gambetti) s brought very prominently forAvard, and he appears to great advantage, his rich baritone voice being specially telling in the reproach duet Avith Adelia. The laugh i ing chorus in this act Avas one of the best iv the

opera, and in it the fine bass voice of Signor Cesari. Avas heard with no uncertain sound. The last-named artiste and Signor Tessada made the most of the parts of the conspirators Sam and Tom, and sung and acted capitally. Signor.i Caranti Vita made an admirable Oscar. Her fresh and flexible voice rang out charmingly in the many pretty airs which are assigned to the part, and she attracted popular sympathy in an eminent degree. The soroeres^ Ulrica was admirably undertaken by Signora Venosta.who imparted te the vocal and histrionic features of tho part a piquancy and at the same time a polish which was very noticeable. The choruses were extremely good, and it was remarkable lioav all the voices came out distinctly—a great point. The orchestra was fully up to the mark, and played tho music as if they loved it. To night Bellini's Grand Opera of Sonnambula is set for representation.

MEETING OF CREDITORS.

At a meeting of creditors in the estate of John Robertson, of Auckland and Coro mandel, baker, a debtor, held, pursuant to advertisement, at Mr Macffarlane's office. Supreme Court Buildings, at 11 o'clock, there Avere present : George Hulme, creditor, proxy for Messrs Hesketh and Richmond, Coupland and Co., Wilson and Horton, and Stone Brothers, Thos., Macffarlane Esq., and for John Buchannan, Nicol Hendry, Trustee, and the Colonial Bank, P. McTavish. Afcer some desultory conversation, the Registrar, Avho under the Act is also Trustee until another is ap pointed, Avas sent for, aud on his taking his place, Mr McTavish explained that he Avished the Registrar to be present in con sequence of Mr Macffarlane's having ex pressed an opinion against his proxy before its production. The Registrar said he had nothing to do Avith proxies, he had simply to procure the insolvent's papers, aud ask creditors to elect a chairman. After various objections and arguments Avere raised and debated on either side, concerning admission of proofs of debt, Mr Macffarlane, as proxy for Wilson and Horton and Messrs Stone Bros., proposed himself as chairman. Mr McTavish tor Colonial Bank, and John Buchanan proposed Mr George Hulme to be Cuairman. Thenotes beinc taken, disclosed an equality, four on each side. Mr Macffar lane objected to Mr McTavish's proxies on the grounds of that of Mr Buchanan being informal, and the Bank aud Nicol Hendry's Trustee not having poAver to delegate. Mr McTavish objected to Coupland's proxy on account of the amount being incorrect. Mr McTavish further objected to Mr Macffarlane being Chairman, he being only a proxy holder himself, Avould haA re to ad judicate on his own proxy. Also that he had already prejudged and expressed an opinion in a ense Avhich Avould have to come before him as Chairman. He therefore pro posed thatlthe meetingbeadjourned to alloAV creditors an opportunity to attend in person, but this Avas not carried it being found that the meeting not being properly constituted could not adjourn. Mr McTavigh then protested against the Avhole proceedings as informal and retired.—Communicated.

ARRIVAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.

The Australian Cricketers arrived by the Rotorua last evening. The names are : C. Bannerman, A. Bannerman, Horan, D. Gregory, Spofforth, Blackham, Mnrdock, Kendall, Garrett, Boyle, and Bailey. They have taken up their quarters at the Star Hotel, Avhere Mi-Davidson is bound to make them comfortable. The match against 22 of Auckland is to be played on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday next in the Domain. It remainsto be seen Avhether our players are good enough to beat them without practice; a good many appear to think they are. Our visitors Avent up to the cricket field this morning, and about half-a-dozen of them pitched a Avicket and had a nice little bit of practice. They Avere highly pleased Avith the ground, anil declare that it plays more truly than any other.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Ci.osic as Under: For Thames, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. and 5.30 p.m. For Coromanoel, per Durham, to-morrow, at 11.30 a.m. For Napier, per Pretty Jane, this day, »t 4 p.m. For Wangarei Heads. Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangaoai, per Argyle, this day, at 4 p.m. For Russell, per Leo, to-morrow, at 9 a.m. F -i- Habaai, per Sifuka, tomorrow, at 4 p.m. For Gisborne, per Go-ahead, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. For WaiAvera, Warkworth, and Te Arai, per Anno Milbank, on Thursday next, at 3 p.m. For Tauranga. Gisborne, Napier, Southern Provinces, per Wanaka, on Thursday next, at. 3 p.m. For Australian Colonies, per Hero, on Friday, at 11 a.m. For Whitiangi. Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, on Friday, at 4 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taranaki, on Tuesday next, at 11 a.m. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

ETENl_*a_ S__-K TUESDAY FEBRUARY 5, 1878



MILCH Goat for Sale.—Apply No. 2, Insurance Buildings. T\7ANTED, a respectable Servant Girl, If about 1G; references required.—Mrs. Stephenson. Spring-street, Ponsonby, beloAV Mrs Addey's beminary, WANTED, a respectable Girl to nurse a baby.—74, Grey-street. WANTED, a steady. single ManJ as Groom, for Gisborne.—M. Wilson, City ClubHoteL WANTED, a Female Cook.—Apply at once at the Aurora Hotel, Victoria street. WANxED, a respectable Man as Boarder, five minutes walk from Queen street.—Apply Odium and Smith, Queen-street Wharf. WANTED, a strong Man for store. — B. Gittos and Sons. WANTED, all connected with Private Boarding Houses, Restaurants. Hotels. Shipping, &c„ &c. togiveROBLKY'S PATENT AErtA'i'ED 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, Robley's Prepared Porridge Meal for Indigestion, and Robloy's Superior Food for Infants and Inval'ds. Wholesale and Retail Manufactory : Upper Lome-street, Ai 1 ckland.^Zl"-_ WANTED, a smart active Boy to learn the Clothing Business.—Apply I. Levy's Monster Clothing Department. , WANTED, a Yonth for office Avork.— Geo. Kitchen, Brass Founder Plumber, &c, Lome-street. ANTED to Sell, a Small Library, suitable for a Sunday School Teacher.— Apply J. Robley, Upper Lome-street. WANTED, a steady middle-aged Man to milk, plough, and work in garden.— Apply -his office. WANTED, Accommodation in a private family for a Young Lady, an invalid; terms must be moderate.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a respectable Lad for the Machine Room. One to learn the business.—App y Stab office. ANTED, a Situation as Junion Clerk in a Merchant's or Storekeeper's office ; had some experience. References unexception able. Secnrity giA-en. No objection to country. —Address " S. J.," No. s"> Letter-box. WANTED, by tAvo single Gentlemen, a Furnished Sitting and two Bed-rooms, or double bedded room ; must be very clean and comfortable.—Apply X., Star office. TX7" 4^.1 TED, a competent hand tor TT Pearson's Wax Thread Machine.—Geo. Black & Co. WANTED, a Boy to milk and make himself useful on a farm.—R. Good, City Market. WANTED, to Let, a nice comfortable Room in a pleasant locality; terms moderate.—Mrs. Gallot, Col'ingwood-street. WANTED, a Laundress to take a family's washing by the week.—Apply this office. - WANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply to Mrs J. C. Firth, Mount Eden. WANTED, a Female Servant.—Mrs. Doonin, 117, Hobson-street. "^TBTAISTED, a young Man to assist in a Vt Bar and make himself usefuL—John Menzies, Auckland Hotel. WANTED, a Purchaser for First-clas- Spring Cart and Harness complete.— Apply United Service Hotel, Queen-street. _ WANTED, a strong active Servant Girl.—Apply at once to Mrs. J. W. Oxley, Hardinge street, Freeman's Bay. WANTED, good Tailoresses.—Apply -. Coombe-, 92, Queen-street. AJSTED, Purchasers for ali descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Holdship, Manager.



WANTED, a Wet Nurse, or a Woman to wet nurse a baby at her own home.— Apply Mrs. Blantford'a Wynyard House, Eden Crescent. —— AN TED, a' respectable Lad; one accustomed to the butchering business. —A. Pollock, Queen-street. ANTED, a thorough good General Servant for a small family near town ; references required.—Mis. J. Brown. Symonds- Btreet. W ANTED, a Situation to work in a Kitchen or a Garden, -willing to be generally naefnl. ■ • Apply this office to S.R. ANTED, an Errand Boy.—Apply F. Stephens. Bootmaker, Queen-street. WANTED, a smart Lad for the glazing department.—Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay. W^ANTED, an Engineer, accustomed to fitting.-John Lamb, No. 1, Queen street. ' \X7"ANTED, by a Gentleman, tAvo T T private room-, sitting room, and bed room, with bath; breakfast only at home.— Apply by letter only 8.8., this office. ANTED, a strong active Girl about 16.—Apply at once Mona "View, Kara ngahape Road. WANTED, a respectable young person as Nursemaid.—Apply this office. ANTED, General Servants for Cam bridge, Hamilton, Rangiriri, Papakura. Remuera, Epsom, and North Shore; Housemaid in Gentleman's family.—E. Henry's Registry. WANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs. Clark, St. George's Bay R-oad, . arnell. ANTED, a General Store (doing a fair trade) and Dwelling-bouse in the country, with post-office and some land pre ferred.— Axid^ejisJHyi^C^J^ ANTED, a Good Steady All-round Hand for "Poverty Bay Standard"; one acquainted with machine preferred.—Apply at once this office. FURNISHED Apartments for a Lady or Married Couple in Syroonds-street. near the Choral Hall.—For address, apply this office. WKITE down what you Avish to remember of the follOAving Bargains, and then you will not have to read this through a second time. Men's Socks, 4£d ; Military Do., lOd; full weight Sperm Candles, lid; Men's Cork Hats, weighing only 2_r ounces. Is 3d; Canary Seed, 6d per lb; pretty Fancy Baskets, Is; handsome Beaded Collarets, Is 3d;-Children's White Socks, 3d upwards; Ladies' Aprons, 9d ; Frills, Id to 9d; Flour, lid ; leather School-bags, 9d; Knitting Cotton, 2s alb: Glass Butter- Coolers, with plate and cover, Is 3d; more of the Splendid 2s Tea ; also superior Mixed Tea, 2s 6d ; good Baking Powder, 6d a tin : Berlin Wool Slippers, 2s 6d a pair; a nice assortment of small looking glasses, id to Is; Infants' Sun Hats, Is; lot of Hair Pads, Is; Hair Brooms, Is 3d 2s; Nail Brushes, 4d; Scrubbing do., Id; a few 20 ---keyed Concertinas, 4-_ p=Kood Condensed Milk, 6d a tin ; inferior do., 3.1; Glycerine Soan, 2d per cake; Leather Laces, 2d a dozen; Dress Holders, Id ; large bottles of good Scent, 4d ; Men's and Boy's Leather Belts, 3c* toCd ; Men's Braces. 9d; Men's and Children's Boots at pi ices that will make you laugh ; Girl's Frocks, is 6d ; Wave Braid, 3d per dozen ; Bell Topper Bats, 7s ; lot of Flowers an 1 Feathers, cheap ; good Pickles, 6d per bottle ; Knives and.Forks, 8d a pair: Cork Screws, Id; Watch Keys, 6ald ; lot of Photograph Frumes cheap; Tooth Brushes, •Id: Pen Knives, 6d to lOd ; large vieA^ _of the Thames, 2sper dozen, Sec, Sec— W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. WANTED to Sell (cheap), White and Gold Cups and Saucers, Is each; Com mon Cups and Saucers, 6d each, 5s 6d dozen ; Jugs, 3s 6d; Set Hot-water Jugs, 6s 6dand 7s 6d; White and Gold Plates, 8d and lOd ; Basins, Is 6d; Cream Jugs. Is 6d; Milk Jugs, 2s; Small Plates, 2Jd; Large Plates, 4s 6d and 5s dozen ; Butter Dishes, with metal lids, Is 3d ; Glass Butter Dishes from Is to 2s 6d; "Vegetable Dishes from 5s 6d to 6s 6dpair; Jugs and Basins. 7s pair; White Chambers, Is 2d and Is 6d; Small Coloured Chambers. Is 6d ; House Boots, 4s 6d, ss, and 5s 6d; Children's Cheap Leather Boots; Tasmanian Superior Shell Necklaces only 12s to 15s each ; Robley's Aerated Flour, Is Id packet.—H. Watts. Pitt-street. X\7" ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of way. VT^ ANTED KnoAvn7 that D." Goldie is T 7 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 marketprioe, at his Yard- Cus tt m-house-street. T\T ORK IN G ME N'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 rmd of Mr. G. W. Hkslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria-street; Mr. Cook, corner of Albert and Wyndham-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell; any member of Committee; or of W. Lepine, Secretary. ANTED, a pair of SaAvyers and three Labourers for the Bush.—E. Gibbons, Onehunga. "XT E V A D A HOTEL, i.l QUEEN & DURHAM-STREETS. H. C. RICHMOND, Proprietor, Free Luncheon Bar, Durham-street, Dai'y. • Billiard Table, under Competent Manage ment, Upstairs. Commercial and PofiLio Rooms, Large, Comfortable, and Well-ventilated. Liquors—All of the Best Brands. Characteristics: Civility, CleanUnoss, and Attention. OST, between Albeit Hotel and Rail way Station, one small Black Papier Mach6 Case, containing a pair of Concave Glasses. Finder will receive ss. reward on re turning same to this office. LOST, yesterday (Sunday) afternoon, in Parnell, a Small Ivory-covered Prayer Bock.—Whoever will return the same to the Rev F. Fynes. Parnell, Avill be rewarded. FOUND, on Friday last, off Stokes' Point, a Kauri Log, about 30ft. long; no visible brand. Owner can obtain same by paying expenses.—Apply this office. A* ff REWARD. — Lost, on Saturday 3yO night, between Queen-street and Con quest Place, a Chamois Bag, containing £39 10 s, viz., in two £10, two £5, nine £1 notes, and 10s in gold.—The finder will receive the above reward on leaving the same at this office. «~C _H~~O. O L BAGS, At all Prices, 3s. upwards. Leather Bags, 4s. to 10s. J. WISEMAN, SADDLER, 113, Queen-street. ITY COUNCIL OFFICES Avill be CLOSED on THURSDAY, Tthinst. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, Feb. 5,1878. TWT O T I C E. I will not be Responsible for any Debts con tracted by my Wife. Mary Quinn, Auckland. DANIEL QUINN. 2nd Feburary. 1878. /^ ROCERYg BUSINESS FOR SALE. Ciias. Burton retiring from the Grocery Business. Shop To Let, with plate glass front, windows lined with looking glass. During this week, the Stock will be sold at greatly reduced prices.—C. Burton, Queen-street, near Theatre. imLOUR! JfILOUR! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGill, Hassell, J. T. Evans and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams _nd Bacon. S^- The best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents-B. TONKS & CO, Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents-B. TONKS & CO. Berny _ Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO [advertisement.] TO MR. MACRAE, COOPER, HIGH STREET, AUCKLAND. Sir —You are requested to come and remove the Pistol from my house; and also to produce a written apology for tbe language yon made use of to my Avife. by Wednesday next, to prevent further unpleasantness, JOHN CUTLER, Remuera.



WANTED, a good General Servant.— Miss Ring, corner of Sealield View, and Park Roads. ff/TOK —IMPROVED FARM of 2Coacres; oW-fc'VO-. i about SO acres in good grass, also 3 acres of well established orchard, yielding several tons of fruit during the season, 25 acres bush. House of 6 rooms, and outbuildings. AVill be sold on easy terms.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. £}.)*) X —FOR SALE, Farm of 156 acres, oW/V.>»*. partly improved, 50 acres bush, House of 3 rooms, &c, 20 miles from Auckland. —S. "Vaile, Land Agent. JShortlanrt-street. OR SALE, a J arye Allotment in Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane & Son. (1 1 /v to £1000 LENT, on Building Society gU-LnJ' principles or on any terms to suit, borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. *>-| ACRE FARM, 17 miles from _9 J_ Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable housp of four rooms, plenty of avoou and water ; large run ad mining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. £®6hYy £. —A neat and pretty Cottage 3_j As*i 0 ♦_* of 5 rooms, with large freehold allotment, pleasantly situated on the Great North Road. Price, including Venetian blinds, curtains, poks, book-case. &c. (all new), £275.—- S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shorjilaiid street. £* S_ 6\A \ CASH,Balance at 7_ per cent. i&£MP4? Excellent Improved Farm of 200 acres, all fenced and divided into thirteen paddock, over 100 acres in permanent grass and crops, 13 acres bush, remainder surface scrub. House of eight rooms, Stable, Cow-shcls, &c, &c. Price. £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent. Short and-street. FOR SALE, 18 years Lease of a Ten roomed House in town ; good stables, and splendid situation ; ground rent, £52. — VV. Flood, No. 5. Insurance Buildings. FIRE! FIRE! FIRE !—Tann's Celebrated Fire and Thief-proof Iron Safes. Avey's Weighing Machines on sale.— E. & H. Isaacs. -?/. f-rfIT—EXCELLENT Villa Cottage of 5 _W __01/. rooms, finished in a superior style, with the freehold allotment, containing nearly an acre, fenced, drained, and fully plained with fruit and ornamental trees.—S. Vai.'e, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SALE, in Symonds-street. a large Dwelling-house, with freehold allotment, 66 x 330 feet. Price, £150. Terms very easy.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland street^ TO LET, in NeAvton Road, a House of four rooms and shop with fixtures, having side entrance.—Mr Brock, Newton Road. npO LET, a comfortable two-roomed I Cottage, with attic, in Nelson-street.—H. J. Riordan, Nelson-street, near Cook-street. X?*-_-! —NEW House and Large Allotment %**J\9. For Sale near Wellington-street, for £200. Deposit, £30 ; balance as agreed.—C. Williamson, K—tate Agent, Vulcan Lane. OQCA —THREE acres Volcanic Soil at obOwv. Mount Eden, planted, fenced, &c, and new Four-roomed House. For Sale for £350. —C: Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. ACHT~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 40 persons.—W. P. Featherstone, North Shore. "ftTOIiTH SHORE.—For Sale, a bargain, Art that beautifully-situated aed well-built Residence adjoining the Devonport Hall. The position is unequalled on the Shore, being close to the water's edge, and yet sheltered from all bleak winds. The Garden is well stocked with Fruit and Ornamental Trees. The property is better known as having been the residence of the late Mr David Burns. Apply on the premises.—W. P. Featherstone^ " L °-____T G- A Meeting for Consultation of Good Templars on difficulty respecting the division in the Order wili be held at the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on WEDNESDAY next, the 6th instant, at 7.30 p.m. S. KDGER, G.W.C.T. S. BROOKING, D.D.R.W.G.T. Auckland, February 1,1878. Xjl DUI.ATION~BOARD ELECTION. TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEES OF THE AUCKLAND DISTRICT. Gentlemen, —I am a thorough believer in the so-called Secular System of Education, and hold that it is the paramount duty of the State to educate the people. I have been associated with school affairs in a Country District for many years, and can bear testimony to the great success that has attended the working of the "Auckland Education Act, 1872," a success chiefly attributable to the secular basis upon which that Act was framed. If elected a member of the Board of Educa tion, I Avill endeavour to see that the provisiors of the "Education Act, 1877," are faithfully carried Out, and that all monies which may be at the disposal of the Board are equitably dis tributed over the Auckland District. SAMUEL LUKE. Otahuhu. 2nd February. 1878. "VTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE 131 INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital..... £1,000,000 Reserve £50,000 Re-Insurance Fond £20,000 Insurances effected against Fire and Marine Loss of Every Description of Property, at Loavest Current Rates. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch. XND_AN~FAMi_-_~RELIEF —FUND A Meeting of tbe Subscribers to the above Fund will be held in the Large Hall, Insurance Buildings, on FRIDAY next, at 2 p.m., for the purpose of considering the disposal of £349, unused balance of subscription raised for the relief of sufferers by the Indian Famine. HENRY BRETT, Mayor. Auckland, February 4,1873. mRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB. A Meeting of the Committee of the above will be held TO-MORROW EVENING, at the Club room, at 7 o'clock. The Prizes won at the Regatta Day Sports will be paid at 8 o'clock. JAMES REGAN, Hon. Sec. mHAMES GOLD MINING COMPANY * (LIMITED). The Share Register will be CLOSED from Noon on "WEDNESDAY, the 6th instant, until Noon on MONDAY, the 11th instant, Avhen a DIVIDEND of Five Shillings per Share will be payable at the Company's Office, Shortland street. CHARLES TOTHILL, Secretary, Auckland, sth February, 1878. PIAKO GOLD MINING COMPANY ; (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the following Shares, forfeited for non-payment of first c_ll of One Shilling per Share, will be sold by public" auction by Mr. R. ARTHUR, at his Mart, Queen-street, Auckland, on Wednesday, the 20th instant, at 12 noon, unless calls expenses are paid to the Manager on or before that date :— No. of Shares. Avenell, Wm. ... 20 1732101751 BroAvn, C. J. ... 10 2097—2106 Eutler, Chas. ... 3 2185—2187 Brownhill, W. ... 6 2260 — 2265 Burke, P 20 5908 — 5917 and 13471 —13480 Bruce, Jas 10 2885 —2894 Cook, Ed ' IO 3100 —3109 Clementson, Robert 35 7885 — 7919 Chappell, Geo. ... 30 6022 —6051 Dunne, Mary ... 20 3635 — 3654 Edmonds, Geo. ... 25 16862—16886 Ginn, G. L. ... 36 6602 — 6637 Graham, W. ... 25 7066 —7090 Gudgeon, J. B. ... 5 4099 — 4103 Home, Mary ... 10 8282 — 8291 Hooker, J. F. ... 10 8317 — 8326 Harvey, John ... 5 6397 — 6401 Hawk, W. ... ... 10 5114 — 5123 Henderson, W_. ... 6 2179 — 2184 Jenkins, Rd, ... 65 '8524 — 8588 Lanman, H_. ... 5 2238 — 2242 Leitch, Robt. ... 5 9010 — 9014 Mcßryde, Chas. ... 6 11196—11201 ; O'Brien,. Denis ... 100 4254 — 4303 and 17117 to 17166 Phillips, C 1 13135 Phillips, H 50 13311—13360 Vernon, H 10 17453 2 Williamson, Geo. ... 50 19078—19127 Wrack. Geo. ... 5 19738—19742 Williams, Alex. M.... 25 3025 — 3049 BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). A Dividend of Ten Shillings per Share will be payable, at this Office, to the -hai-holders in the above Company, on and after 30th January. By order of the Directors. HENRY GILFILLAN, J_N.. Acting-Secretary. 10, Insurance Building?. January 29,1878,



T>ONSONBY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Quarter Days for this year are: Apri: 29, July 10, and October 7, HENRY PY CROFT, Master. "TVTFW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING 131 COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have, this day, made a Call (the fifth) of Nine pence per Share on the Capital of the Company, payable to the Manager, at the Registered Office of the Company. No. 14, Insurance Build ings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, February 13th, 1878. 1 JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland, 28th January, 1878. "\TEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING lP\ . COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is herehy given that, an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will be held, at the Company's Office, No. 14, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, 21st February, 1878, at 3 p.m. Business: To alter Ruin 8 by the addition of the Avords: "Or to any person considered by them to be irresponsible, or any other transfer which they may deem proper." JOHN It RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland, 30th January, 1878. XXT ARK WORTH HOTEL, TT MAHURANGI. The Undersigned, having completed extensive improvement and alterations in the above, respectfully desires to inform his friends, p itrons, and the travelling community gener ally, that he is in a position to afford all the comforts of afirs'-class family hotel to all who desire to give him a call, or purpose visiting the pretty distiict of Warkworth for a few days. The regular steam communication between here and Auckland, the telegraph between iho Hot Springs, Mahurangi, and the Metropolis, and the road communication between W»i\v era, Puhoi. and the Township, should be additional inducements for persons visiting this portion of the provincial district during the preseut favor able period of the year. Special provision Avill be made for the con venience of visitors from Auckland and other districts during the forthcoming Annual Kaces and Agricultural Show, which will lake place on February 14th and lath proximo. None but the best guaranteed brands kept. JOHN RREBNER, Proprietor. Warkw<_th, Mahurangi, January, 187 S. "V" O T ICE. 3THURSDAY NEXT will be observed as a Holiday in all the Government Offices in Anck land. (Signed), J. SHE-HAN. ]VTEW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL JLI VANIZED IRON WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), VICTORIA- STREET, AUCK LAND. Tenders are invited for the Purchase of the Building Lease, Plant Machinery, and Good will of the Business, the property of the above named Company, now in first-class working order, and includes a Lead and Compo Pipe Press, Spouting Machines, &c. The Stock-in- Trade can be taken at valuation- Tenders for the whole or any portion of the * above will be received until noon, THURSDAY, 21st February. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily i accepted. Full particulars can be obtained at the Works, or will be posted upon application by telegram. By order of the Directors. THOS. JENKINS, Secretary. "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS^ Wellington-Masterton Railway. CARTERTON CONTRACT (Formation and Permanent Way). Length about 20 Miles 41 Chains. Public Works Office, Wellington, 23rd January, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office up to noon on WEDNESDAY, the 6th March, 1878, for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Ten der for Carterton Contract." Plans and Specifi cations maybe seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, -Qvercargill, Wanganui, Wellington, and at the Post Office,. Greytown, Wairarapa, at the Railway Manager's Office, Napier, and at the Chief Surveyor's Office,. Nelson. Telegraphic tenders, similarly ad dressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at any of the above-named Offices by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver- General- Deposit. Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. N.B.—Plans for this contract can be pur chased at the above offices. TjZo CARPENTERS, Tenders for Shingling Block Buildings and Carpenter's Work, will be received until FRIDAY, Bth. Specifications on view—Cap tain Harrison, Franklyn Road. FREEMAN'S BAY ROADWAY RE CLAMATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS IN DRAKE-iTREET, &C. Town Clerk's Office, Feb. 4th, 1878. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 of WEDNESDAY, 20th instant, for works as above, in terms of specifications, plans, and conditions at the office of the City Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to'be endorsed "Freeman's Bay Woras." P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. rfr"6 C A R f E~R S. Tenders will be received until 4 p.m. on FRI DAY, the Bth February, for Carting about 90 tons of Iron Pipes, Scoria ash, and BuildiDg; Materials, to the Asylum. Specification at m, office, Albert-street, and at Asylum WM. PHILCOX. TO-MORROW. EX 'AUGUSTA,' @ FIJI. L. W. E A T O N WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, to morrow (Wednesday), at 12 o-lock, 300 Cocoanuts 40 bags Peanuts 15 bags Fiji Beans 10 cases Biscuit 15 Old Sails 6 bags Flour. TO-MORROW, NOON. HARMONIUM, Sewing Machines,. Household Furniture, &c„ English and Colonial, new and second-hand, Walnut Draw ing-room Suite, Walnut Mahogany Dining Table, Mahogany Chairs, Green Damask Couches, Parlour Suites, Cane, Wood, and Stuffed Chairs, Couches.. Loo and Square Tables, Walnut Chess Table,. Half Tester Bed steads, French Bedsteads, Chests of Drawers,. Washstands,. Mattrasses,. Toilet Tables, Toilet Ware, Carpets, Glass Cases, Pictures, Books, Large Hall Clock, a good Harmonium in walnut case, a large assortment of Tinware, Range.. Stoves, Ovens,. Kitchen Utensils. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. R. A R T H U R Auctioneer. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY S, " IN THE ESTATE OF WM. GODWIN* DECEASED. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. PICTURES, &c. THE subscribers Avill sell, under instruc tions from T. Ma«f_irlaue, Esq,. agent for the Public Trustee, at the Rooms, Fort-street,, on Friday Bth instant, at 11 o'clock. The Household Fuiniture. Pictures, Stock,. -;c, in the Estate of the i-te William Godwin. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. EX 'HERO,'~FROM^ SYDNEY. LEVI wT EATON WILL sell by auction, at his mart, Fort street, To-morrow (Wednesday), at half-past 11 o'clock;* 40 cases Grapes 20 „ Apples 1> „ Hea's 10 „ Plun.3.