immediate dismissal. Mr Official was forced to surrender, he could not stand against the STAR, and with dejected and subdued mien he pulled out his purse and counted out the enormous sum owing, which the messenger carried in triumph to the mangling estab lishment, wherein was great rejoicing in consequence. We confess to feeling flattered, aud hope the legal fraternity will not feel jealous, nor in any way slighted, that a printer's devil should be held ad terrorem over a Government official's head; and, instead of a writ issued by a member of the bar, that a paragraph in our unassuming journal should be regarded as the direst calamity which an uncom promising mangle-woman could hurl upon the head of one of her debtors for work done and labour accomplished to the amount of 5d sterling. Let this fact be as a solemn warning to tbe Government officials in New Zealand. Let them pay their mangle bills before daring to shift a piauo or a chair, or some Mrs Dowser will perchance blaze forth the amount of their indebtedness in a journal whose fame has extended over this terrestrial globe. After this the public need not express sur prise should Mr Justice Gillies alter the more severe forms of pun ishment, and for the larger crimes, instead of giving the criminal two years' penal ser vitude, His Honor may pass the terrible sentence of two columns in the Evening STAR. We shallbehappy to arrange terms. Anything for the welfare of the human race.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

COROMANDEL, this day. Matawai. —This claim is producing some good stone daily as the drive proceeds. Coromandel Claim.—l saw two dishes of stuff washed this morning, and splendid prospects were obtained. ALLEGED RAPE.

A rape case is being heard at the R. M. Court to-day.

HAMILTON, this day.

THE OHAUPO LINE.

His Excellency went over the line from Ohaupo to Hamilton in a special train yesterday. It is expected by the railway authorities that full traffic will be com menced on Monday next. RETURN TQ AUCKLAND. His Excellency and party left here for Auckland at 11 o'clock this morning. They were accompanied to the Railway station by the member for Waipa, and the Mayor and Borough Councillors.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

STEPHEN MASSETT,

Mr Stephen Massett, after a splendid season in Wellington, is here, and is likely to do a good business.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

FIELDING, this day.

MrHalcombehasemployedaslniciugparty to prospect Makino Creek at tbe place where gold in quartz specimens was lately found, and reported no more gold discovered. He thinks the Makino Creek is not auriferous at Fielding.

HOKITIKA,

this day.

The AUI3 rubra, which sailed for Mel bourne, takes for the Union Bank 2,6360z5. gold. A great many leases for gold mining have been applied for under the Miners' Act, owing to the new quartz discoveries in Kanieri and Taipo districts.

DUNEDIN,

this day.

The Returning Officer has received a writ for the election of a member for the General Assembly for Port Chalmers, vice Hon. W. Reynolds, resigned. The nonimation takes place on the 6th April. Should there be more than one candidate, the poll will be taken on the 12th ApriL No candidate is yet in the field.

6,604 persons travelled on the Otago railways on Saturday last.

this day.

PORT CHALMERS,

Sailed: Albion Co.'s ship Canterbury, for London, with ten passengers and the follow ing cargo :—2,881 bales wool, 400 casks tallow, 3,837 sacks flour, 4,277 sacks wheat, of the value of £66,162.

WELLINGTON,

this day.

Mr Barton Avill on Friday bring on a motion in banco to quash the order for his committment for contempt of court. The Postmaster-General has issued a stamped newspaper half-penny wrapper, which will come into force on the Ist April next. These wrappers will be sold much in the same way as postal stamps, but in parcels of not less that 18 or multiple of \t.\tgl

"PATCHWORK."

Another large audience assembled at the Theatre last night to laugh and grow fat over the absurdities of " Patchwork." All the prin ciple features of the performance called forth enthusiastic applause, anrd encores were the order of the night. The " Topical" song, which is sung to one of Godfrey's waltzes, proved a great hit. After the la3t verse, a Paddy in the pit shouted out "Give us the Oirish part again," and the audience backed up his request so impressively that it was complied with. Miss CorelU's rendering of " Pere adore," "It was a dream, and "Petits Oiseaux," was received rapturously. She has quite caught the spirit of the French chanson, and makes every possible point. Miss McHenry is, however, the darling of the audience. Her unflagging vivacity and "chic" are delightful, and if only she would take our little hint about "Pretty as a Picture," we should have nothing but praise for her. Mr Gourlay with his moveable stomach, laughable antics, and extraordinary agility, was respon sible for a great many aching sides ; as also Mr Salsbury, whose Hamlet a la Fechter is an intensely humourous performance. Mr Webster was the unhappy Troub -.dour, who is always snubbed when he wanti to sing. Small as is the part, he manages to make it prominent, and acts with spirit. The incidental music consists principally of excerpts from " Girofle Girofla," Mdme. \ngot," and other- opera bouffes, together with some of the latest comic ditties, sung by Leybourne and the "Star comiques," as they call themselves.

SPORTING NOTES.

Owing to the great pressure on our space lately, we have not been able to give the budget of sporting news by the mail. The Grand National Steeplechase, the result of which will be wired to us soon after it is run, on Friday next, has 63 subscribers, 15 of whom have paid forfeit. Congress, who Avas placed in 1876 and 1877, heads the handicap with 12st 91b; Austerlitz, who won the race last year, being accommodated Avith 12st. The betting on January 31st was as follows : 100 to 9 agst Liberator; 15 to 1 agst Austerlitz; 20 to 1 agst Regal, the Bear, Woodcock, and Shifnal; 22 to 1 agst Chimney Sweep and Citizen; 25 to 1 agst Sultana.

With reference to the Waterloo Coursing Cup, we observe that Coomassie was to fill the nomination of Mr Stocken, and not of Mr Coleman. On January 31st that gentleman's nomination was being backed at 6 to 1. When Coo massie was brought to London she weighed 481bs. against the 42lbs. of 1877. At anything over 2 to 1 Beauclerc finds backers for the Two Thousand Guineas. January 6th 50 to 25 was accepted, and on January 25th 1000 to 500 was taken. A level thousand has been taken about the following six horses for the Derby : Beauclerc, the Katie colt, Childeric, Sir Joseph, the Hawthorn Bloom colt, and Cyprus.

The death of Lord Ailesbury deprives the turf of a rare old sportsmau, Avho owned some good horses in his time. St. Albans, who won him the Metropolitan*, Chester Cup, and Doncaster St. Leger of 1860, was undoubtedly the best three-year-old of his year.

With Savernake, another son of Bribery, he narrowly missed the Derby ; indeed there are many who say to this day that had , French ridden to orders Lord Lyon would have been secoud instead of first. Cantine and her two daughters Aven turiere and Cantiuiere also did good service for Lord Ailesbury.

King Tom, the famous sire, is dead. He Was a great success at the stud, begetting amongst others such celebrities as Tomato, Zephyr, Kingcraft, Hippia, Restitution, King Lud. Corisandy, aud Hannah. Sportsmen will remember that Poca hontas, the celebrated mother of Stockwell, Rataplan, and King Tom, was little better than a plater during her racing career, and served an apprenticeship of some seven years at the stud before producing anything of note.

Had King Tom not fallen lame ten days before the Derby Day of 1854, it is highly probable he would have credited his owner with the blue riband. As it was, he managed to make. things pretty warm for Andover, and got home second. The Miner, who so mysteriously beat Blair Athol in the Great Yorkshire Stakes of 1864; and Fille de LAir, who won the Oaks that year, are also dead. A new race, entitled the Epsom Gold Cup, of 500 soys., will be run on Oaks Day this year. There are twenty-four subscribers to the Ascot Gold Cup. Amongst the nomina tions we observe Petrarch, Hampton, Silvio, Chamant, Jongleur, Cyprus, and Pilgri mage. On Cup day at Ascot a race called the Rous Memorial, which has an endowment of 1000 soys., will be run over the new mile. There are 68 subscribers.

The death of Fireworks is a severe loss to the Australian Colonies. He was by Kelpie, whom many good judges think the best horse which Weather-it ever begot.

The struggle for the Aquatic Champion ship, which it was generally understood would settle the question of who was to come out to Sydney, took place at New castle on January 14, and resulted in a foul. The fault seems to have been Royd's, as the stakes were awarded to Higgins.

Lord Rosebery, who is one of the most popular noblemen on the turf, is to be married sometime this month to Miss Hannah de Rothschild. The lady's fortune, which is three millions, will be settled on herself. She is said to be an excellent woman of business.

CRIMINAL CALENDAR.

The following is the calendar of prisoners for trial at the Supreme Court, commencing onjj Monday next: —Walter Bullivant, England, sailor, 20, single, C.E., read and write, forging and uttering (four charges) ; Margaret Barstow, England, 43, married, C.E., read and write, larceny; Nainaha Erana Rielly, New Zealand, 21, married, Wesieyan, read and write, wound ing with intent to kill; William Baker, New South Wales, bushman, 36, single, Presbyterian, read and write, breaking and entering a store and stealing therefrom; Elizabeth Dougherty, East Indies, 15, single, R.C., neither read nor write, maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm; John Williams, alias Walters, America, dealer, 28, single, R.C., read and write, forging and uttering ; same, stealing from the person ; Hami Waka, alias Sam, and Utiku (Maoris), horse-stealing; David Hamilton, Isle of Man, confectioner, 37, married, read and write, breach of Fraudulent Debtors' Act (two charges) ; Christie Kipa, breaking and entering a store and stealing therefrom; John Young, receiving stolen property ; James Thompson, New Zealand, farmer, 28, widower, R.C., read and write, horse stealing.

THE SEA NYMPHES.

On Monday evening the Sea Nymphe Lodge of Goad Templars were entertained at a social tea in the Newton Hall by the invitation of the Star of Newton members. The blue jackets res ponded, to the number of 38, who, together with the Star members, made a jolly party of about 140. Sisters with the brightest of bright face 3 presided at the tables (which were decorated with flowers) and were unremitting in their attention to their guests. Grace havinsr been sung, all went into action with a right good will, soon telling a tale on the hitherto profusely supplied tables. The waitresses' continual supply of sandwiches, cake, tarts, &c. vanishing with inconceivable rapidity. At length the attacking party had to cry "enough." The Lodge-room having been cleared of the tables, the rest of the evening was devoted to songs, &c. Bro. S.P. Brown, the W.C.T. of the Star of Newton, in the chair. "The battle cry of temperance," by the united choirs of tho Star and Fraternal Home Lodges ; recitation, " The Gunner's Mate," by Bro. Sinnett; song, " The Blind Boy," by Bro. Stone, Star of Newton Lodge; "Village Choristers." choir of Star of Newton Lodge; speech, Bio. S. Hemus; song, . Isle of Beauty," Bro. Bright; song, Sis. Light foot ; " God speed the plough." v lited choirs; piccalo solo, Bro. Fabian, Star of Newton Lodge ; T' Canadian boat sons.," the Sea Nymphe choir; speech. " The righteousness of the action of the K.W.G. Lodge of the World on the Negro question," by Bro. Saffln, of the Alexandra Lodge, Sydney, N.S.W.; at the close of which the audience simultaneously rose to their feet and gave three cheers for the R.W.G. Lodge of the World, and eaual rights to all men; speech. Bro. Ellis, G.W.S., who presented to the W.C.T. of the Star of Newton Lodge for the use of his Lodge, a parcel of literature on temperance: " Star of peace," the united choirs. A vote of thanks, with cheers, was given to the Sisters for their kindness and attention, which had conduced so much to the pleasantness of the evening. Bro. Stone, of the Star of Newton Lodge.responded, but havinga juvenile templar in long clothes in his arms at the time it con siderably amused the audience. An exceedingly pleasant evening was brought to a close at 10 p.m. by the singing of the National Anthem.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before A. Beetham, Esq., J.P.) THE SAME OLD GAME. Charles Duckenfield, a respectable man, was fined 5s and costs for being drunk. BLOW FOR BLOW. John Foreman, a young sailor, was charged with assaulting Henry Garner, by striking him on the mouth with his clenched fist on board the British ship Chasca. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Pardy said Garner had fallen down in a fit this morning, and was now in the Hospital. He would ask for a remand till to-morrow morning. The facts of the case were that the prisoner went on board drunk, and having a grudge against Garner, who was the cook, pitched into him without any provocation. The case was remanded. This was aU the business.

SUPREME COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before His Honor, Mr Justice Gillies.) RE LEVY AND GOIDWATER. Mr Devore, on the part of the bankrupts, applied for their discharge, producing dates and accounts shewing that the provisions of the Act had been complied with in every instance, and that 15s in the £ had paid out of the estate. His Honor saidthatas the trustees' report was not unfavourable, and there was no opposition, the application would be granted. The bankrupts, who were both present, were forthwith discharged. CREDITORS' MEETINGS. A meeting of creditors in the estate of William Wilson, draper, of Shortland, Thames, was held in the Supreme Court buildings, at 2 o'clock. The principal creditors were present. Messrs Russell and Devore appeared for Messrs McArthur and Co., and Mr Hes keth for the debtor. Mi- McMillan occupied the chair. The bankrupts liabilities were set down at £12,976 6s 3d ; assets £14,350 6s lOd, a large amount of which were book debts. Mr Macffarlane was appointed trustee to the estate.

CITY COUNCIL.—This Day.

THE Council met at two o'clock this after noon.

FIRE ASSURANCE.

A letter was read from the Town Clerk of Adelaide, S.A., stating that the Corpora tion do not contribute anything to the Fire Brigades iv that city. CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS. A letter from Mr C. T. Batkin with reference to the deductions from subsidies stated that tbe deductions will be made as usual this year on the understanding that it the borough chooses totakeover the manage ment of its charitable institutions the deductions will be recouped. On the motion of Councillor Morton, it was resolved to defer consideration of the . subject.

WATER FOR ASYLUM AND GAOL. A letter was read from Mr Otwav, of the Public Works Office, accepting the offer of the Council to supply the Whau Lunatic Asylum with water at £100 per annum. A letter was read from the same gentle man, notifying the Council that the water wanted for'the gaol was solely for the pur pose of extinguishing accidental fires, and not for domestic purposes. The average quantity of water for supplying the gaol during the summer would be 1000 gallons a day. On the motion of Councillor Waddell the matter was referred to the Works Commit tee with power to act. A letter was read from the Improvement Commissioners, begging that the time may be extended within which woodsn build ings may be erected in Symonds-street, O'Rorke-strcet, Alfred-street, and Princes street. i

The question was referred to the Public Works Committee.

A letter was read from Mr Buddie, asking permission to erect a stable in Anglesea street.

The letter was referred to the Works Committee with power to act, on the motion of Councillor Fleming. '

NOT IF HE KNEW IT,

The following letter was read :—"P. A. Phillips, Esq., Town Clerk : Dear sir,— Having been informed by a Councillor that some of the members of the City Council are under the impression that I applied for the situation of turncock last week, I shall feel obliged if you will inform them that it was some other person of a similar name. It may also be a source of satisfaction for them to know that I am not at pre sent in a state of starvation, and that I can still (thank God !) manage to get a living without cither their good will or patronage ; and further, whilst such men as Goldie are members of the Council, and the city map is still green in my memory, I am not likely to apply for any employment; as, before tiie period of utter starvation arrives, I shall endeavour to emigrate to somo more congenial clime where a man does not get a bad name because he won't do £6 of work for £3.— James Slator. Councillor Goldie regretted that they had not known of Mr Slator's scruples before the pipe track at the slaughterhouse was paid for, which had been carried out under Mr Slator's supervision, ns tho Council hadbcen put to considerable expense through the bad laying of the pipe. A letter from Mr Tole, on behalf of Mr Kirby, relative to the removal of a mortgage, was referred to the Endowment Committee.

A letter relative to the erection of a cot tage at the Western Springs was referred to the Works Committee. An application was made by Mrs Macintosh for permission to erect a wooden cottage in Lower Albertstreet. On the motion of the Mayor the matter was referred to the Works Committee.

H. Forman, gardener at the City Park, offered to look after the trees in the City Park for £40 a year, or with those on the street £80. The letter was received.

MARKET GARDENERS' PETITION,

Councillor Goldie presented a petition from seventy market gardeners and others, setting forth that the city suffered great loss through the market not being used, vegetables being sold to dealers direct. The matter was referred to the Finance aud General Purposes Committee. BANK ACCOUNT. Councillor Goldie gave notice of motion for next meeting, that tenders be called for the city banking account for three 3 ears, tenders returnable on the 24th April. PUBLIC AVORKS' COMMITTEE. On this report being read, on the motion of Councillor Waddel, the amount charged the Newton Fire Brigade for water for practices was reduced from £50 to £25 a year, a guarantee being given that the water should not be used for any other purpose. The report recommended an expendi ture not exceeding £500 to adapt the Slaughter-house for the trade; that the petition from Cook-street residents re kerbing be granted ; that the offer of Mr Lennox of land to widen Napier street at the embankment, be accepted. It also recommended that the surveyor be authorised to carry out Smith Brother's suggestion re crossings ; that the Berestord street culvert be extended to the full width of the road. With reference to Black and Co's letter it was resolved that the water for "water engines be supplied by meter at current rates ; the water to Messrs Fraser aud Tinne and Hooker be ordinary rates per horse power, and 5 per cent assessment. The report was adopted. £25,000 LOAN. The tender of the National Bank for the £25,000 Waterworks Loan, at £98 nett, was accepted. WELLINGTON AND UNION-STREET LEVELS. On the motion for fixing these levels, Councillor Goldie said the levels had never been sanctioned by the Council; they were merely prepared by the City Surveyor. His Worship said it was not for the Coun cil to fix the levels, but tho surveyor; he thought Mr Goldie should have, brought his objections before. Mr Masefield said the levels had not been properly laid before the Council, and they had. not been asked to discuss them. A letter was read from Mr James Lyle, to the effect that the proposed level in Wellington-street, if carried out, would seriously injure his property. Mr Buchanan suggested that Mr Ander son should be examined upon the levels. His Worship suggested that the objec tions of the deputation should bo heard. Messrs. Lyle, Neumagen, Greenway, and others offered their objections. . His Worship asked the deputation if it was the general wish that the levels should remain in their present position. The reply was " leave it as it is." His Worship considered that, under the circumstances, the matter had better be postponed, so that the views of the gentle men might have due consideration at a future meeting of the Committee. The petition of the inhabitants of Upper Union-street, or Union-street proper, was then read, containing similar objections, signed by Messrs Gorrie, Shailer, Wright, and several others Mr Gorrie spoke on the merits of the petition. Mr And_rson pointed out the difficulties. Moved by Mr Goldie seconded by Mr Buchanan, " That the levels of Union-street as amended be fixed." Carried. It was also resolved " That the level of Union-street be referred back to the com mittee, and that intimation be given to the petitioners of the date of meeting." VINCENT-STREET. It was moved by Mr Morton, and seconded by Mr Buchanan, "That the work in Vincent-street, as .suggested by the sur veyor, be done. Carried. ACCOUNTS. The Council then resolved themselves into a committee to consider the accounts, which on the motion of Mr Fleming, seconded by Mr. Goldie, were passed. FIRE ENGINE. The Fire Engine sold by the Council, iv error, was lent to the Council by the Fire Insurance Company, but the Mayor stated . that he had got a guarantee from Mr Pierce that tbe £30 should be devoted to the book and ladder for the Fire Brigade. TENDERS. The only tender for kerbing and channell ing Beresford-street was from Mr B. Macdonald, for the sum of £69 15s. The surveyor's estimate, £57. The tender was accepted. The following tenders were received for erecting a workshop and stable, in the mar ket-place. T. Constable, £105 ; John Hill, £189; Samuel Gleig, £109; and John W. James, £125 ss. Surveyor's estimate,' £130. Mr Constable's tender was accepted.

To the Editor: Sir,—As " another resident" of Victoria-street, I am pleased to' observe that the attention of our Police has been called to keep a watchful eye over certain houses of ill-fame situated in Victoria-street, being a perfect pest, and the occupants of-said houses should at once be rooted out, without any hesitation whatever.—Yours, &a, Witness.

MEETING OF MESSRS LEWIS BROS.' CREDITORS.

An adjourned meeting of the creditors of Messrs Lewis Brothers, merchants, Queen street, was held at three o'clock this after noon, in the offices of Messrs Hughes and George, Shortland-street. There Avere about 18 gentlemen present. The chair was occupied by Mr L. D. Nathan.

The Chairman stated that the Committee had gone at some length into the subject, but were not yet prepared to give in a report. Mr J. Y. Stevenson said in the absence of a report from the Committed Mr Waymouth would read a report and balance sheet on the estate.

Some discussion tookplace on several items in the statement.

Mr Waymouth then read a very voluminous statement on the subject. A statement of native debts was also read.

Mr Stevenson said the native debts were a lot of rubbish. There was not a ware house in town that had one quarter as much on their books. They were assessed too highly. [The meeting was proceeding at the time we went to press.]

ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY.—THIS DAY.

The annual meeting of the Acclimatisation Society was held at the Institute this after noon. Present :J. C. Firth,' Esq., (Chair man), and Messrs Webstar, J. Williamson, S. E. Hughes, T. B. Hill, H. Chamberlain, and J. Russell.

The Secretary read the minutes of the last annual meeting, which were confirmed. The Secretary then read the report and financial statement. We append an abbreviated summary. THE REPORT. The leading features of the report refer to the fish importation, which has been successfully accomplished. A consignment of 100,000 salmon ova have been received during the year, and placed in the Waikato and Northern Wairoa, and they were successfully hatched. Good-sized fish from the consignment received the year before have been seen in several of the rivers. The country is under considerable obli gations to Professor Baird, and the United States Fish Commission, for presenting the ova tree of cost. White fish, brook trout, and cat-fish, have also been intro duced with more or less success. The only birds introduced during the year have been some Californian mountain quail, and Oregon wild geese. A few Californian deer are the animal importations. Thejfinancial condition of the Society is pretty fair. The total receipts have been £943 5s sd, and the expenditure £959 16s 3d. All the game licenses will be in in a month's time.

The Hon. H. Chamberlain moved and Mr Hughes seconded the adoption of the report. The Chairman, before putting the motion to the meeting, said the importation of the salmon ova might now fairly be considered a success. With reference to birds, he was glad to say that the outcry against the small birds introduced by the Society was fast diminishing. Farmers are now beginning to find that sparrows do more good than harm. The sparrows assist the growing of wheat by destroying insects, andfarmersare beginning to understand this. The report was adopted. The business of electing officers was then proceeded with. Mr Hughes asked Mr Firth if it was true that ho declined to be re-elected President. Mr Firth said that it was. He had too much to do, and could not undertake the duties just at present. The Hon. H. Chamberlain proposed, and Mr Hughos seconded, that Dr. Campbell be president for the ensuing year. The motion was carried unanimously. It was moved and carried that Mr Earle be Vice- President, and that the following gentle men form the Council:—H. Brett, R. C. Barstow, R. Hobbs, S. E. Hughes, Gold smith, T. and S. Mori in, T. B. Hill, Cox, J. B. Russell, W. Swanson, J. Wilson, Hon. J. Williamson, and Hon. H. Chamberlain.

Messrs Weymouth and White were re elected auditors.

It was decided that the pheasant shooting season should be between May 21st and July 31st, and that during the season the following kinds of game may be shot : — Pheasant, Californian Quail, and Wood Pigeons. Some discussion then occurred as no the best way to protect pheasants from whole sale slaughter, and it was decided that the Society should find out, by taking counsel's opinion, whether clause 18 of the new Act does not oblige people who shoot and sell game to take out a selling license. A letter from the Colonial Secretary was read, which stated that the Government have decided to place the issuing of game licenses in the hands of the Acclimati zation Societies, and asked whether they were ready to undertake the officer (Left sitting).

E\ENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, MARCH -87.



The value ot coke as a fuel, and as a means ol economy of coal, is not appreciated sulliciently. A mix 1 fuel of coal aud coke is invaluable for the ordinary purposes of heating, and still moie for those cooking and raising steam, as it absorbs me smoke oi inflammable gases given off by coal during combustion, and renders the fire brighter\clearer, and hotter. This is much more apparent where our local coals are used; indeed, owing to the rapidity of burning, some of these threaten.to go out of consumption altogether. Coke supplies exactly that which these coals lack—body and resistance. Every householder should buy coals and coke at the same time, and, if convenient, mix them ; smaller bills and greater satisfaction will be the result. The price of coke is advertised elsewhere— Advt.l Some Very Handsome Mottled Kauri Rimu and Cedar Wardrobes, with Plate Glass Doors, are now on view at the City • Hall Arcade. Also Bedsteads and other articles of Bedroom Furniture to match, besides an immense assortment of Iron Bedsteads and every kind of Bedding made at the Factory of Holloway, Garliclc, and Cranwell. This firm have just received from Italy the latest designs in Walnut Drawing-room Suites and most modern Tapestrine Reps for covering. Carpets in great variety to suit all classes. Linoleum, Floorcloths, Curtains, and aU kinds of Furnishing Goods, Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Hosiery. Goods delivered Free to any part of the town. Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, of Queen-street, are Agents for the Genuine SINGER'S SEWING Machine, acknowleged and proved to be the best Family Sewing Machine in the World. House Furniture of all kinds, and Sewing Machines obtainable on the deferred payment system.—[ADVT.] m H A N X S. Mr. F. O'Brien wishes to thank the Governor of the Gaol, and the neighbours, who kindly assisted at the fire in Mrs. King's house on the morning of the 26th, which but for their timely aid and great exertions would have destroyed his property adjoining. FRANCI3 Q , BRIEN> \\ tANTED, a thoroughly experienced VV Clothing Hank; must be steady; no other need apply. -Some-field and Leek. WANTED, a Girl about 16 to assist in Housework.—Mrs Ross, Franklin Road. WANTED to LET,, a Shop in the most central part of Queen-street.—YV. J. Offer and Co.. Bootmakers, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply R. & R. Duder, Devonport Store, North Shore. WANTED, a respectable Servant Girl for the country.—Apply to Mrs. Jagger, Newmarket. \*T 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 O(lice, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of way. _



WANTED, a respectable General Servant; wa"hing pnt out.—Mrs C. Burton, Parnell Bakery, Parnell. _^ WANTED to LET, S-roomed House in Newto i; rent 12s per week.—A pply Mrs Le Fruiter, Karangahape Road. Newton. W" ANTED, a Pattern Maker and Gas fitter.—Geo. Kitchen, Brass Founder, Lome-street. \\T ANTED, a good Clicker.—Apply TT W. Parker's London Boot Factory, VVakefleld-street. ANTED, a respectable Boy.— Phillip's Clothing Mart, Queen-street. WANTED^ a Situation by a respec table Woman as Housekeeper ; country preferred.—Apply to W.A., Post-office, Pon sonby, stating salary. WANTED, by a married Man just come from England, employment in Aue-land ; good character ; willing and honest. —F.C., Stab office. T^TANTED, by a respectable well- V 7 conducted _touth, a Situation as Junior Clerk ; no objection to assist in a Store, town or country ; good references —Apply by letter S.A.. this office. WANTED, application by letter, ad dressed "C.W.D.," Star Office, from parties qualified to furnish plan for Pleasure Grounds. References to be specified. ANTED, for the Army and Navy Hotel, two General Servants.—Apply to-night, after 6 p.m. BROWN WRAPPING PAPER for jsale.—Apply at the Star Office. WANTED, a Pai7~of Hand Sawyers and Two Bushmen.—Apply to E. Gib bons & Co., Onehunga, or at the Sawmills, Awitu. '\XT ANTED, a respectable Girl about v 7 12 or 13 years of age to make herself generally useful ; reference required.—Apply Mrs Cleal, Karangahape Road, near the Wind mill. \7ST ANTED, a Nurse Girl.—Mrs. T ? Howden, Hobson-street. WANTED, "General Servants for Tauranga, Bay of Islands, Thames, Onehunga, Parnell, Ponsonby, and town.—E. Henry's Kegistry, Shortland-street. WANTED;~aTMan to Plough with Bullocks ; constant employment. None but a steady Man needapply —Apply Lendrum's Stables to-morrow, from 9 to 10 o clock. pOAKJJ OF EDUCATION "Wanted, a Teacher for Mangawliare (two Half-time Schools). —Applications will be re ceived by the Board not later than Thursday 4th April next. VINCENT E. RICE Secretary. ANTED to SELL, 40 dozen Cut Josephine Ladies' Kid Gloves, winter colours, sizes [6, 6J, 6J, 6J; also, a lot of Fancy Ribbons, new pattern, 6d per yard.—W. Eyse, Enneskillen House, Victoria-street. ANTED to Let, a furnished, eighth roomed House, 253 per week; or four Furnished Rooms, where there are no lodger or children, 12s per week.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart. Victoria-street East. 0 CABINETMAKERS.—Wanted, a good general hand.—For particulars apply at once to Whiunay and Strong, Gisborne. GO^EIINESS wanted for a Ladies' School in the Waikato; a French or German lady preferred.—Apply to Mrs. Ross Watts, Hamilton. "Waikato. WANTED, a Milch Goat.—Apply to St. Mary's and Brookville Store, College Road, Freeman's Bay. WANTED to Let, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, newly papered, 400 ---gallon tank and well. 8s per week.—Enquire at Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Maerials, including Sashes, Boors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Block b, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c. «.c. at the lowest marketprice, at his Yards "!us tom-houfe-street. WANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ngs, Joiner's Work, Sec, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited)' G. Holdsiiip. Manager. WANTED, a General Servant; and also a Nurse Girl of experience,—Mrs Kummer, near Choral Hall. WANTED, everybody to keep the money in the country, and Purchase the Wangarei Eamo Coal. Try a small quantity before you get your winter supply. The best local Coal in the Province. All orders left at tho Yard, Fort Britomart. or at Mr. G. Neal's, corner of Nelson and Wellesley-streets, will be promptly attended to.— __. Barr, agent. RAPERY.—Wanted, a good Junior.— Apply to Y.Z., Star office. WANTED, Ladies to know that T McMASTER has Opened his first ship ment for the season of Drapery, Novelties in Millinery, Mantles, Dresses, Ribbons. Laces, and Fancy Goods, Blankets, Flannels, &c. ANTED Known, that the Manufac tory of Robley's Aeratod Flour, Sec, is Removed to premises recently occupied by the late Mr. Godwin, where tho manufacturer kindly invites aU who study economy to try his Aerated Flour for bread, tea-cakes, scone?, pan-cakes, and pastry, &c. Also, Robley's Prepared Por ridge Meal for indigestion, and Robley's Superior Food for Infants and Invalids. -Wholesale and Retail Manufactory, Grey-street, Auckland. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making.- A. Linabury and Co. WANTD TO SELL, cheap, Glass Plates, from 2d to 1/; Glas3 Jam Dishes, from 1/ to i/; Ruled Notepaper, 5 quires for 1/; six sheets Ruled Note paper, and six Envelopes, only 2d ; Preserved Grapes, 4d lb, 5/6 box of 201bs»: Butter Dishes. 1/; Sugar Basins, with covers, 1/6; Safety Matches, 4d dozen ; Bell & Black _ Tin Matches, only 1/10 dozen ; Washing Powders, 6d dozen ; Curry Powder, only 4d ; Anchovy Paste, only 6d ; Bloater Paste, 6d ; Borwick'a Baking Powder, only 3d packet; Preserved Ginger, 4/6 jar; children's Black Cloth Jackets, from 2/ to 3/6$ Haricot Beans, 2d, 71bs for 1/; Envelopes. lOd per 100; white Wash Hand Basins, 1/8; Jugs and Basin, 6/6; Jugs, 3/6. Lot of superior Vases, cheap; Vegetable Dishes, from 2/6 to 3/6; lot or Meat Dishes, from 1/ to 3/6 each—H. Watts, Pitt-streat.—House Boots, 5, ti, and 7 sizes, only 4/6 pair ; large bottles Scented Hair Oil, 6d; Wood Matches, 2d dozen; small white Chambers. 1/2; coloured Chambers, 1/6. WH. DAMPIER • has the following Bargains :—Chil dren's Black Cloth Jackets, 2s 6d; Tape, different widths, 6d a dozen; another lot of those hand some bottles of good Scent, 4d: Ribbon Velvet, 18yds in a piece, No. 12, Is ; No. 30, is 9d; No. 40, 2s: No. 50, 2s 6d; No. 100. 4s 6d ; handsome good Hair Brunhes, Is 3d; good Elastic, 36yds. for Is; handsome Black ana Gilt Brooches and Earrings, 6d; Ladies' White Stockings, 6d; handsome large Vases, Is 6d the pair; Sewing Silk, two skeina for Id; reels of do, 2d; hand some White Necklaces, Is : Tin Teapots, Is 3d ; lot of Ladies' Handsome Kid Boots, 6s 6d; No. 53 Black Braid, Is 6d the J-gross; Anchovies, 6d a pot, those not warranted are 2d ; 2d reels of glazed Black Cotton, lOd a dozen or Id each ; Crochet Cotton, 2s the dozen, 2ideaeh; Shirt Fronts with collars, Id ; Men's and Boy's Leather Belts, 2d; superior do, 6d ; thin "Wrap ping Paper, 2s 6d ream; Ladies' Superior Lawn Handkerchiefs, 4d ; Glycerine and Windsor Soap, 2d ; large variety of Black Dress Buttons, 2d a dozen; Hair Pads. 2d, cheap enough to stuff the bed with; lot of Children's Kid and Fancy Boots, cheap ; little Boy's Hats, 4d; Carpet Slippers, 2s 3d; Purses, 3d; Ladies White Scarves, 6d: Handsome Pictures, 6d; Alexander's and Morley's Knitting Cotton, 2s lb; good Safety Matches, 4d packet of ten; Tape Measures. Id ; Draper's Gum Tickets, Is thousand; Hair Brooms, Is ; 20-keyed Concer tinas, 3s 6d; large do reduced to 6s; Ladies Frills, Id each ; Ladies' Bows reduced to 6d; Dress Improvers, 6d; Crinoline do., Is; Men s good Socks, 6d; Boy's do., 4id: Poll Combs, 3d ; Rack Combs, 3d; superior Tooth Combs, 2d; more of the splendid 2s Tea, and more 2s 6d Mixed do ; large bottles Hair Oil, 6d. There are a number of women who go and pay a very high price for the above goods, and so waste their husband's money; isn't It shameful,—Victoria street. corner of Hobson-street. "DANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is heteby given that the Half-Yearly General Meeting of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, tho 25th day of April next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st inst., and for any other Business that may be brought before the meeting. ; By order of the Board of Igggg*^ General Manager. Auckland, March 23rd, 1878. "OANK OE NEW ZEAL AN L). Notice is hereby given that a Special General Meeting of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 25th day of April next, imme diately after the Half-yearly General Meeting, for the purpose of confirming the Resolution proposed at the last Half-yearly General Meet ing. By order of the Board^fD^£f; oCH) General Manager. Auckland, March 23,1878. . ILLA RESIDENCE.—For Immediate Sale, a pretty 7-roomed Villa, with quarter of an acre of garden. The villa is situated in a fine healthy position, and fronting the North Road. Price, _300.—Ap^ly J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent. Auckland. mO SPECULATORS OR EL 4MERS. JL —A Bargain.—3oo acres of Land, with water frontage, near Tauranga ; also a Town Section in this flourishing township. Price, £215 the lot.—Apply to J. M, Lonnox, Estate Anent, Auckland.



XT O T I C E. All Claims against the Estate of JAMES MACKAY, Native Land Purchase Agent, are to be sent to W. H. Kissling, Esquire, Solicitor, Auckland, on or before the Ist day of April, 1878. ' ' THOMAS MORRIN, \ C. C. MCMILLAN, J- Trustees. J. Y. STEVENSON, j RS. HENRY informs ladies that she intends opening her large room upstairs as a Waiting Room for Servants. Hours from ten to twelve a.m., and two to five p.m -E. Henry's Regis try Office, Shortland-street. __ ftlAto £1000 LENT, on Building Society' owllF principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. i»QQA —24 ACRES GOOD LAND, 7 acres * r~l «/ Vf. in grass and crops, 1 acre orchard and garden, all fenced, plenty of water, House of 6 rooms, good dairy. 20 acres adjoining, on which there is a small Dwelling-house and out buildings; can be had at a low price: close to the Railway Station.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortand-street. - FOR SALE, a small Business in town ; sp'endid chance for a working man with about £70.— J. F. Stewart, next City Club Hotel, Shortland-street.^ __ jre»o<ffed~k —FOR SALE, Substantially built Cottage of 5 rooms and kitchen, with freehold corner allotment, 66x100 feet, fenced, tile drained, and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, excellent view.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. fjIORSALE, a Comfortable Little Cottage . in good repair, large allotment 66 x 100, planted with choice frnit-bearins? trees, good substantial fence around.—Apply to H. Jenkins, Norfolk-street, Ponsonby Road. FOR SALE, a desirable Homestead with 7-roomed House ; requisite Out buildings and 14 acres of grass Land, divided into small paddocks; within 10 miles of Auck land. Price very moderate and terms easy. COMBES & DALDY. j£&a>£)i~k —HOUSE, nearly new, of ai_< & & vF• five rooms and scullery, cook ing range, good well, &c, with freehold allot ment 40 x 100. 15 minutes' from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. nn/»A —HOUSE of 7 rooms, wash-house, *^l)V. scullery, baker's oven, verandah back and front, good well, &c, all in thorough repair, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile. House and Land Agent, ShortUnd-street, next to the Post-office. -?_*r._f_ SALE, Farm of 200 acres. -wO«»Vf. partly improved, 100 acres good bush. There is a new House of 8 rooms -, a'so, Labourers Cottages, stable, cowhouse, piggeries, &c, easy access by rail and good road.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. jO>Q w —NEW Cottage For Sale, olf d&OO* St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby. Two allotments; fine view. £35 deposit, balance by weekly payments.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a good 5-roomed House near Holdship's Mil. Newton.—Mr Melndoe, Karangahape Road, Newton. HOUSE TO BE LET, Mount St. Mary's, 9 rooms, over the sea, rent 163 ; Cottage do, do, do. 4 rooms, do, do, rent 10s.— Geo, W. Jones, Esquire, Royal Insurance, Shortland-street. ._ TO LET, Roslin Cottage, Kyber Pass, six rooms.—Apply at the house. JTIOIT SALE, Capital Freehold Allot _* ment and Cottage, land 43 x 190, 62, Grey street.— ApplyonJhe^remiseSjJ[ : JW J _Bennett 1 « FOR SALE, two Draught Horses, one 4 and one 5-year-old; also, 1 Dray and Harness.—Apply to G. Quick, the Lake, Taka puna. FOR SALE, A FARM of 60 acres, 24 miles from Auckland by a good road ; Mail Coach twice weekly. Situated in a respectable and thriving neighbourhood within one mile of the Church, School, Post-office, and Library.and six miles from the steamer's landing place. The house of five rooms is well-built, nearly new. and pleasantly situated, fronting an orchard, bearing or in a promising condition. The Land is Rood, 25 acres are securely fenced in grass, and crops about,ls acres; is covered with handsome and profitable timber ; the remainder is fern and ti-tree. The Proprietor wishing to leave the country will sell cheap.—Apply to' W. TEMPLEMAN, Wainui. lyriXON LIGHT HORSE. Troopers are warued to Muster at Elierslie TO-MORROW (Thursday) Afternoon at 4 p.m., mo'Adted, with Swords and Carbines. ALFRED E. ISAACS. Captain. THE BAY OF PLENTY TIMES," Published at Tauranga, Bi-Weekly, (A GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY), HAS THE LARGEST CIBCULATIO of any Country Newspaper published in the Provincial District of Auckland. Advertisements, and Names of New Subscriber will be received by BENJAMIN TANNEB, corner of Queen and Shortland-strbets. TVTEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER _I3I CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Fifth Call of Ten Shillings per Share on the Third Issue of the Company, will be payable at their Office on MONDAY, the Ist day [of April, 1878. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, Manager. Auckland, March 7th, 1878. "OOROUGH OF ONEHUNGA^ N O "_ I C E. All Burgesses who have not paid their Rates on or beforo the 31st day of March, will, accord ing to law, have their names struck out of the Burgess Roll, and will not be entitle I to vote at the Municipal Elections for twelve months. JOHN GEO. HUTCHISON, Town Clerk. 19th March. 1878. LADIES' Christian Association. — A Meeting will be held in the V.M.C.A. Rooms on Thursday afternoon, at 3.30 p.m. Business: To consider the future operation of the Association. J^" O T I C E. Wanted for a Dancing Class, a Lady to give Lessons in Dancing.—Apply S.S., Star office. LOST, a Bull Terrier, with chain and strap-_ttaohed to neck, and answers to the name of " Shepherd."—A reward will be paid by returning same to Rising Sun Hotel. OST, a Parcel of Clothing from the Victoria Wharf. North Shore.—The finder will please leave same at the Ferry Co.'s office. FIVE POUNDS REWARD. T Any person that leaves any information of those who took the Mosey from Mr McCaslin on McShcan's premises. Kyber Pass Road, on Sunday. 23rd March, shall receive the above reward. One of the notes was initialed.—Mrs McCaslin, Bandalph-street, Newton. WAITARA. •*■■____-» Thep.B. HAURAKI Will leave Onehunga for Waitara (weather and other circumstances permitting) TO-MORROW (Thursday), at 7 p.m. For freight or passage apply to J. MYNOTT, Darby-street; Or Capt. OAKKS. on board. MRS REYNOLD'S SCHOOL, PARNELL. ".The Second Quarter will commence on MONDAY, Ist April. . THE PINES SCHOOL, EPSOM, con ducted b^ Mrs. Rackstraw.—Quarter Days current year: Ist April, Ist July, Ist October Vacancies for Boarders. IWILL not be responsible for any Debts that aro incurred in my name from this date. MRS. BOWDEN. March 26, 1878. O LET, in Parnell, a 6-roomed House, with Butcher's Shop, lately occupied by Mr. ffaynes.—Apply to T. Johnson. PARNELL BOROUGH NOTICE.— NO RATES PAlD.—Burgess, if not, Vote gone to Pot. Defaulters' List made. Last day for trust: March 31st. OVAL ORANGE INSTITUTION OF NEW ZEALAND. The Quarterly Meeting of the Grand Lodge will be held at the Protestant Hall, Newton, on TUESDAY, 2nd April. 1878. ~..„_„-, By order of the R W.G.M ~I LADY wishing to Retire is desirous _\_ of Selling the Good-will of her School with all its Fittings.—Apply to Star Office for address. MISS ROBERTSHAW, The Retreat, Parnell.—The Second Quarter, for the present Year commences Monday, April 2nd. NE POUND • 'REWARD.— Lost, a Red Irish Setter Bitc_.—. \nynnc return ing her to S. Morrin will receive the above, reward.



"DOEOUGH OF ONjSH l/NGA. Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of Onehunga determined, at a Special Meeting, to adopt By-law No. 5. "For tne Regulation of the Onehunga Borough Abattoirs." Such By-law to be confirmed, at a Special Meeting of Council, to be held at 7 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of April, 1878. JOHN GEO. HUTCHISON, Town Clerk 19th March, 1878. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD, Engineer fou Dredge. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 22nd March, 1878. -Applications will be received at this office until TUESDAY the 2nd April, at noon, for the appointment of Engineer for the Dredge. Any information required may be obtained upon application to the Engineer of the Board. Application to be endorsed, " Application for Engineer for Dredge." J. T. BOYLAN, Chairman. AY OF-ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). TAKING-DOWN, REMOVING, AND RE ERECTING BUILDINGS, BRICKWORK &c, AT THE MINES, KAWAKAWA. Tenders will be received at this Office, until noon of MONDAY, April 8, for above Work, in terms of Plans and Specification which can be seen on application to the undersigned. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. HENRY GILFILLAN, Ju^„ , ft T „ .... Acting Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, - March 25,1878._ m o is~u i L D X R S- Tenders will be received by the undersigned from Monday, March 25tb, until 4 p.m. of Mon day, April Ist, for Additions to Villa Residence at Epsom. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH,. -i_-2J_Arc_iteet_. TZ"AIPARA-PUNUI RAILWAY. ADDIT T S TO PUKEKOHE RAILWAY STATION. Public Works Office, Auckland, 15th March, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office till Noon of SATURDAY, 30th March, 1878, for- Additions to Station Buildings, Pukekohe. Plons, specifications, and conditions can te seen at this office. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer.. CITY ENDOWMENT* DEBENTURES. Town Clerk's Office, March 20_ 1878. The City Council will receive offers for Fifty £100 Endowment Loan Debentures, bearing interest at the rate, of six per cent, per annum payable half-y early. Particulars on application! P. A PHILIPS. Town Clerk , npHERE is no necessity to go to India JL for a cure for Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Neuralgia, Sec, Sec, as the Proprietor of the Auckland Turkish Baths is prepared to undertake cases of those diseases. No Cuke. No Pay. " HURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). Quarter Days :—January 25, April 12, July 5, September 27. For particulars, apply to the Headmaster. fJAS. ADAMS, B.A, A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS MATERIALS, Just Opened. _l__» Atkins Invites attention to his Stock o_- New Dress Materials, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Black and. Coloured Silks, Velvets, Velve teens, Sec, suitable for the coniinsr Season. Now on View. Splen did Colours in New Silk Reps, Wool Reps, Wool Poplinettes. Satin Cloths, WoolSerares.Twilled. Carmelites, Estamahe Serges, French Merino 3, Winseys,. and Fancy Dress Goods. All splendid value. All the new shades pro curable in Stock. The selection this season is the largest and best ever shewn in the city. Good quality Black Silk at 3s lid per yard. All the new shades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Cheap: Blankets, Quilts, Sheetings, Table Linen, Flannels, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. IN the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT New Tweei Suits. Coats, Trow sers and Vests suitable for all classes. A large Stock of Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, in our own make and imported. An immense stock of New Tweeds in Bannockburn, Mosgiel, Scotch, West of England, &c. Tailors can select from the largest stock in Auckland at Wholesale Prices. Cheap Tweeds suitable for Boy wear. Good Quality Guaranteed, and Prices Lowest in Auckland for All Descriptions of Drapery and Clothing. _3f-H. ATKINS. -W B. TONKS. 18. C. CARR SATURDAY, MARCH 30. NOON. LEASE OF TOLLS, GREAT SOUTH ROAD, SECCOMBE'S AND BUCKLAND'S CHHIN BARS, OTAHUHU AND SLIPPERY CREEK, TAMAKI BRIDGE. B. TONKS & CO. ITAV E been instructed by the Govern ment to sell by auction, at the Brnnswick Mart, on Saturday, the 30th inst., at 12 .o'clock, The Tolls leviable at the Great South Road, Seccombe's and Buckland's Chain Bars, Otahuhu and Slippery. Creek Toll-gates, Panmure Bridge, for a period of six calendar months, from April Ist next. TUESDAY, APRIL 2. HOUSE, COTTAGE, AND FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, NAPIER- STREET, Near Franklin Road. For Unreserved Sale. THE subscribers have received instruct ions to sell, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday, 2nd April, at 12 o'clock, That Freehold Property situate In Napier street (one allotment from Franklin Road), being Lot 4 of the Subdivision of Allotments 28 and 29, Section _4. City of Auckland, 30 feet to Napier-street. 52 ft. 0 in. at the back, and an average depth of 1.2 feet, with the Comfortable Six roomed House and Three-roomed Cot tage thereon. Water is supplied by means of a good well and; water-casks. The House is fitted with oven, register gratp, cupboards, &c., commands a good view seaward. SAMUEL COCHKANE & SON, Auctioneers. :