He -would vote for the resolution, but not for the amendment. (Hisses and groans.) Mr Buckley endeavoured to speak in support of manhood suffrage, but could not obtain a hearing, the meeting being determined to have the motion and amend ment put. Just as the Chairman was about to put the amendment, Sir George Grey came to the front and was received with a few hisses by prominent squatters, but these were promptly drowned amidst a burst of enthusiastic cheering. The Premier referred to the anomalous and insulting hon ours conferred on the judges, which they could not carry out of the country. If rank were conferred on colonists, Ist it be equal with other portions of the empire. (Loud cheers.) He would not countenance a thing which'he regarded as unconstitutional and unlawful, and which would create a shoddy aristocracy in New Zealand without the con sent of the people. (Loud cheers.) _ In reply to Mr Cowlishaw, the Premier said only the despatch containing the o-eneral instructions had been published, but'the specific one containing the names had been withheld. He viewed it as an attempt to create a bastard aristocracy, which he would have nothing to do with, immense cheering.) If they desired to get rid of him they couid put him out next session (enthusiastic cheering, and a voice "no fear."

The vote of confidence was then put and carried almost unanimously amidst enthu siastic cheering. The meeting, which lasted for three hours, concluded with the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman.

THE GARDENERS' PETITION.

(To the Editor),

Sir, —The committee appointed to get sig natures to a petition to be presented to the City Council, for the purpose of monopoliz ing the cabbage trade, are extremely busy among householders; but, with many of my neighbours, have refused to sign it. The object of the petition is not exactly the thing. Why should five or six: gardeners and growers wish to prevent other growers from serving shop-keepers with vegetables and fruit, and compel them to take every thing to the market for sale? Such a course would be very inconvenient both to small shop-keepers and householders. Dr Frank lin advises married men to ask their wives if they would succeed in the world, and so I consulted my wife Kitty about the gardeners' petition, when she replied in her straightforward way—for you must know that she is not an educated, though a sensi ble, woman, especially in the vegetable line, and though she comes from the Green Isle, she is not green in everything ; she is a capital judge of potatoes. She replied in this fashion : " A pretty how-do-you-do, to have to run down to the blessed market every morning for a cabbage, or a bunch of turnips, or what not; and all to please the selfishness of six embryo gardeners. Tell them, and Mr Green, who seems to be the ringleader of the vegetable fraternity, that you won't sign their petition ; and I hope the Mayor and City Council won't make such a tyrannous by-law as these gardeners want, Tlie fact is, William, the ' Celestials' are the best gardeners, although, perhaps, it is not exactly right to encourage them. Let us have free trade in potatoes, William ; don't sign, I command you, as your better half and dictator." Sir, I agree with my Kitty's sentiments, and remain yours, &c, William Bacon, Kyber Pass.

CLIFFORD'S EXHIBITION.

Thk Albert-street Hall was crowded on Satur day evening by an iutelligence audience, and much pleasure was manifested on witnessing about three hundred views of cities and scenes of America, France, London, Switzerland, Rome. Venice, Italy, Turkey, Russia, and New Zealand, iuterspersed with statuary, animals, portraits, and the comic history of Sambo and the Elephant. Without specifying any partic ular view as superior to another in point of execution, we can fairly say that they were all of a high-class character, accompanied by musical accompaniments on the piano, by Professor Philomina. Mr Clifford preceeded his presentations, by giving the title of the entertainment " Here,' There, and Every where, which was most appropriate. Having shewn the N otre Dame Church.immortalized in Victor Hugo's romance, and the splendours of Paris. a fine'y executed portrait of Louis Napoleon and his son, drew forth much applause, Seve ral views of travellers on the snowy Alps, and the calm Alpine Valley, the scene of one of Coleridge's most sublime poems, were shewn. These views were exceedingly good, especially 'the hospitable monastery of the great St. Bernard, Supon the limits of nerpetual snow, the self-sacrificing Monks, and their world-famed dogs. This celebrated Hospice, built by St. Bernard in 962, A.D., extends relief.and eleemo synary hospitality to all classes and conditions -of men. The generosity of these benevolent Monks, and the stories of their wonderful dogs, are well-known. The city of Venice, its grand canal and Bridge of Sighs, attracted much atten tion, as indeed did many of the views and olumns towards Rome, and which must hav e been gratifyng to tho3e among the visito _ acquainted with Byron's masterpiece of melan, choly song, "Childe Harold's Pilgrimage.' Vesuvius in burning action was well-managed, and strikingly effective. We noticed an omission in Mr Clifford's fdescriptions, which were it supplied would add to the interest of his explanations. He was particular all along and generally accurate with dates and statistic 0, But did not associate great names with places; possibly, being a practical man, Mr Clifford is not careful of the poetry of geography. Clifford's exhibition, however, is most instruc tive and entertaining, and the announcement that he would exhibit during the present week was received with applause. The views of this evening will be the English river ■ Thames, statuary, and comic views.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent),

COROMANDEL :

ruv. TNDECENT ASSUAULT.

OAMARU CENSUS.

CHRISTOHURCH, this day. DROWNING. —PREMIER VISITS KAIAPOI.

ALLEGED BANK EMBEZZLEMENT.

Hiffli Priea of 2T.SL Securities.

THE JONES LIBEL,

DUNE DIN, this day. THE J. WHITAKER v JONES LIBEL CASE.

The Judges allowed the Crown's demurrer to Mr Rees' last ptea, on the ground that the latter is insufficient. Mr Rees then asked to put the pleas over again, to which the Crown objected. The case now comes on for trial on Monday.

TAURANGA, this day,

THE REGATTA.

The Regatta is proceeding capitally. The town is literally crowded with Euro peans and Maoris. The weather is superb. Much regret is felt that the Mayor of Anck land, the patron, is absent.

ROTORUA, this day.

THE SURVEY EMBROGLIO AT ROTORUA.

A survey party from Waikato have been taken prisoners by the natives at Horohoro, and their theodolite and chains taken from them. They were seized about midnight while surveying by moonlight. The natives are very indignant at what they call a bared faced attempt to deprive them of their lands. Great dissatisfaction is expressed, at the way in which the Government are treating this important district, the loyal Arawa being left at the mercy of the treacherous miasmas that rise from the Piako Swamp.

, this day.

Union Beac. —It is reported that specimens were to hand on Saturday. The Coromandel cricketers left by the Durham on Saturday to play the Thames. A meeting-of Licensed Victuallers at the Tramway Hotel, for the purpose of reducing licenses appointed a deputation, consisting of Messrs Janter, Luks, and Glover, to wait on the Hon. J. Sheehan and place the wishes of the meeting before him. HARBOUR VIEW G.M. COMPANY,

REGISTERED,

The following is the directors' report: — The mine manager reports the average amount of stopiug has been done during the past -week. The leader is looking much Better, and 51bs of specimens were taken out on Wednesday. He also reports having seen a little gold yesterday, and he thinks there are 30 tons of quartz in the new pad dock. Heenan (one of the tributers). is sinking a winze on a nice-looking leader; he has a few pounds of specimens on hand, and 2 two tons of quartz in the paddock. —Yours respectfully, P. Tierney. Waverley Gold Mining Company.—

The mine manager reports having driven main low level ten feet for the week. The Three Brothers reef has been let on tribute at 15 per cent. -The tributers, four in number, have set in to work, and are very sanguine of discovering gold soon.

NELSON, this day.

In the District Court this morning, before Judge Broad, Florence Joseph pleaded guilty to a charge of indecent assault, and was sentenced to six years' penal servi tude.

OAMARU, this day.

According to the cejisus returns, the population of Oamaru is 4,977, shewing an increase of over two thousand in four years.

Francis Cassidy, aged 21, was drovned while bathing in the Waimaikiri yesterday. The first deposit of £10 a-side has been made in the walking match of fifty miles, be tween Bowley and Peutencost. The Premier visits Kaiapoi to-day to attend a public meeting by request to-night

HOKITIKA, this day.

Mr Homer, agent of the Bank of New Zealand, Ross, has been missing since Saturday.' The Inspector and Hokitika Manager examined the agency book on Friday, and next morning the agent did not come to the office. He is supposed to be secreting himself somewhere about the district. The bank has since issued a warrant for the arrest of Homer for the embezzlement of £111.

WELLINGTON, this day.

The Government have received com munication from London that the 4-& per cent loan has reached the highest quotation it has ever reached. It is now being quoted in the London market at par. SWEARING MR STOUT.

Mr Stout was sworn as Attorney-General to-day, the Governor having deputed the necessary powers for that purpose to Messrs. Macandrew and Ballauce.

DUNEDIN, this day.

. The " Otago Daily Times," in a strong article, complains that legal forms havebeen used to defeat the investigation into Mr Whitaker's land transactions intendee by Parliament when it . ordered the trial. Crown Prosecutor asked Judge to caution Jury against being influenced by it. Pro ceedings to-day formal. The Crown only put Mr Whitaker in the box te prove that tre was Attorney-General.

BLUESKIN MYSTERY,

At the adjourned inquest to-day the police are calling evidence to prove that Mrs D. Corsta got into a cab directly she reached Dunedin station, aud therefore could not have met a man there, as she alleged, and given him the box with the child's body.

THE GOVERNOR'S VISIT TO THE THAMES.

We learn that His Excellency the Go vernor will leave Auckland by H.M.S. Nymphe about Wednesday, at mid-day, on a visit to the Thames His Excellency will be accompanied by Lord Hervey Phipps, and his suite. The hen. the Colonial-Secretary will also be of the party, and the hon. the Native Minister has post poned his visit to the Bay of Islands and Hokianga, where he had arranged to meet the Ngapuhi and Rarowa tribes, in order to accompany the Marquis of Normanby. On his return from the Thames, His Excellency, accompanied by the Colonial Secretary and suite, will early next week visit Waikato, going as far as Hamilton, in the first instance, where he will in all probability attend a review of the Volunteer Cavalry. After returning from Waikato His Excellency will pay a visit to the North.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before F. L. Prime and J. H. Home, Esqs., Justices of the Peace.) SONS OF ST. PATRICK.

Several bibulous persons were fined for having devoted too much atetntion to the patron Saint. Eliza Lestrange was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and with using obscene language. Fined 255. and costs. ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE. Frederick Kronstead was charged with absenting himself without leave this morn ing from the barque Sea Toller. The charge was withdrawn on the prisoner promising to return to his vessel. A YOUNG SCOUNDREL. Thomas Walsh, a boy of sixteen, was charged with stealing a boat, value 205., the property of Mr Kissling. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Captain Breton objected to the lad being sent back to the Training School, which had been established for lads who were des titute through no fault of their own. The boy was committed from Invercargill, and when there was convicted of two charges of larceny in a couple of weeks. The prisoner was sent to prison for one month with hard labour.

"MY KINGDOM FOR A HORSE."

James Thompson was charged with stealing a horse, value £8, the- property of David Si nee, at Alexandra, in 1876. Mr Thorne appeared for the prisoner, and Mr Sub-Inspector Pardy prosecuted. George Carter, formerly barman in the Alexandra Hotel, deposed that on Feb. 14th,; 1876, saw the prisoner in the bar of the hotel. Mr Hughes came to witness, and asked him if he desired to purchase a horse, referring him to prisoner. Thompson sold him the horse for £5, but at the request of prisoner, *the receipt was made out for £8. The horse was afterwards claimed by a man named WilsoD.

Stephen Edward Hughes, at present residing in. Auckland, deposed that in Feb. 1876. he had charge of the Alexandra Hotel, Alexandra. Ou the 14th (prisoner came to him, and asked if he wished to buy a horse Witness replied in the negative, and referred him to Carter, the barman who wished to buy one. The horse was eventually purchased by Carter, and witness prepared the receipt marked A. There was some conversation about putting £8 for £5 in the receipt, but he could not swear that Carter made the request. The prisoner, who reserved his defence, was committed for trial.

This concluded the business,

GRAFTON ROAD ASSESSMENT COURT.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) Mr Laishlev appeared on behalf of the Board. W

APPEALS,

The City Council appeared against the assessment of £200 on the Kyber Pass Reser voir.

There being no appearance on the part of the City Council, the assessment was con firmed, with three guineas solicitor's costs.

REDUCTIONS,

The following assessments were reduced with the consent of the Boards :—Mrs Scoally's house, Kyber Pass Road, from £40 to £30 ; Mrs Probert's, Graf ton Road, from £32 to £30 ; Mr R. F. Porter's Grafton Road property, from £48 to £36. Mr G. Holdsnip's Kyber Pass Road, from £120 to £110. ASSESSMENTS CONFIRMED. The following assessments, against which appeals were made, were confirmed. Mrs Scoally, Grafton Road ; Mr Purdie. Bowling Green, Beckham's property.

ALTERATIONS. Alterations of names in the cases o Messrs Spicer and Rose were made.

St Patrick's Day.

CATHOLIC fcCHOOL PROCESSION

AND FETE

The annual Procession and Fete of the children of the Roman Catholic school of Auckland, in honor of St. Patrick, whose labours to establish the religious faith are gratefully remembered by all good Catholics, were held to-day. The morning sky was draped in shower-clouds, and presented a threatening aspect, but as the processsion began to form in Mr. P. Dignan's corner paddock, in Hobson-street, the clouds passed over, and the sun shone brightly and lovely upon more than two thousand children, dressedfjin holiday attire, ready for the march to the Domain.

THE PROCESSION was in the following orde •, schools being represented by flags of various colours, forming altogether five divisions :—Ponson by, or St. Mary's school, took the lead ; headed by the fine band of the Hobson Company. The children bore a banner, on which was inscribed the name of the school, surrounding the harp. The girls in dark blue, bearing small flags of the same color ; next in order were the St. Patrick's girls and boys, the latter numbering over 500 ; the giils being neatly dressed in white, with small white flags with cross in the centre. St. Patrick's banner of green was beautifully painted by the nuns, illustrating the emblems of Ireland's religion and mins trelsy. The boys bore pink flags, and a fine banner, with following motto in gold letters, "The faith of our fathers li veth still." In the centre were the harp and shamrock. Then followed the St. Patrick's juvenile Drum and Fife Baud, playing "St. Patrick's Day in the Morning." St. Peter's School followed, pink ; the Newton girls and boys, girls, light blue, and boys with purple flags.

THE DOMAIN,

It would be almost impossible to give a coiiect, or even approximate estimate of the visitors in the Domain. The exact number of children of the various Auckland Catholic Schools, including those of Parnell and out lying districts was 2,750. Among the Roman Catholic clergy present Aye noticed the Very Rev. Father Fynes, V.G., Rev. Fathers 'Walter Macdonald, O'Dwyer, and Paul (Onehunga). A large number of lead ing citizens were also present. As his Ex cellency the Governor and suite passed through, the band struck up the National Anthem. His Excellency was evidently gratified with the scene. The Ponsonby children were under the charge of Father Walter and Mr Clifton, the Newton section under Mr Mahon, the Auckland Convent boys under Mr F. Dignan, and the whole under the superintendence of Rev. Father O'Dwyer. The Parnell scholars were con ducted by Key. Father Fynes and the teachers ; every school having its special tent and banner. There was no lack of provisions and simple drinks : tea, coffee, lemonade, &c. ; aud the children appeared particularly clean, comfortable, and light hearted. Gamesof every conceivabledescrip tion, swings, cricket, trap, dancing in the shade of trees, and sports on the hill were in operation, and not a single accident occurred. The three bands, at different points, played tunes appropriate to the occasion, as the hours passed, the numbers of visitors increased, especially the ladies, and by half-past two there couid not have less than 800 in the busy part of the enclosure. SPORTS. A performance of sport in-the ground outside the enclosure was in course of realisation, for which a nmber of valuable prizes were given by Messrs Tole, Dempsey, and other gentlemen. Starter, Mr. J Sulli van ; Haudicappers, Messrs. J. Dempsey, and W. G. Connolly ; Judge, Mr. T. H White.

1. Maiden Race, of 100 yards, for inecr sckam pipe.—P. McCarthy, 1 ; J. P. Sweeney, 2. 2. Sons of Members, 100 yards, for a bag of flour, presented by Mr. Christopher.— D. Holly, 1; James Dempsey, 2. 3. Quarter Mile Race ; first prize, set of gold studs ; second prize, gold pencil case. —P. McCarthy, 1 ; S. Fareweather, 2. 4. Wives and Daughters Race of 100 yds., pair gold earring.—Susan Collins, 1 ; Anne Sheridan, 2. Among the prizes to be run for were a pair of trousers presented by Mr Loudergan, a pair of boots by .Mr Breimau, silver inkstand by Mr J. A. Tole, pick and shovel by Mr Dempsey, a live goose by a lady, and a number of other valuables. The members of the H.A.C.B. Society attended mass in large numbers at St. Patrick's Cathedral yesterday at 9 o'clock. Mass was celebrated by Father Walter McDonald, the Church being crowded to overflowing. Father Walter delivered a short but earnest discoures, dwelling particulary on the feast of the day, and pointing out the advantages, his hearers would desire from following the example of the patron saint of Ireland, and of the Cathedral. The juvenile choir, under Miss Kirby, executed with taste many hymns during the service. The music at the 11 o'clock, High Mass, was of a first; class character, and this Mass was also celebrated by Father McDonald. Miss Shanaglian ably presiding at the harmonium, assisted by a large number of members of the Cathedral Choir. The church was crowded to overflowing. ttif; ball.

The Hibernian Band and shareholders' Ball will be held this evening in the Lorne street Hall; and from -what we know of the evening's programme and preparations, we are warranted in stating that this, their first ball in Auckland, will be highly creditable to the promoters, worthy the memory of St. Patrick, and of the musical genius of Ireland. The history of the Hibernian Baud is interesting ; it was started by about a score of genuine Irishmen, among whom existed a taste for music, and a desire to cultivate that taste. The band, moreover, was started on the most unselfish,principles, namely—to benefit others, and especially in seasons of distress or bereavement ; and a great deal of good in a very unassuming way the band has done. The events of this evening will be associated with merriment and sober recreation :—

And every heart be light and gay, 'Neath good St. Patrick's genial sway,

THE COUNTIES ACT.—MEETING AT NEWMARKET TO-MORROW.

In compliance with a requisition, Mr. F. G. Clayton, Chairman of the Newmarket Highway Board, has convened a meeting of ratepayers. at- the Newmarket Hall to morrow night, to consider the question of bringing the Counties Act into operation.

A cricket match was played in the Domain on Saturday between the employe's of Messrs Owen and Graham and W. McArthur and Co. The former won with 41 runs to spare. Cotton made a good score of 21.

EVENING STAR MONDAY, MARC



WANTED, an active and strong Boy for a Store, ago 14 to 15 wages, 12s per week.—Apply, in writing, to BG, Star Offlc. WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Apply to Mrs. G. S Jakins, Ponsonby Road. N.B.—One who can milk preferred. WANTED, for Waiwera, a Bathman and Laundress.—Apply at Mr. Ewing ton'B offlae. ANTED, for Ellerslie Swamp, four Good Hands.—Apply to B. McDonald, Ellei slie Station. ANTED, Hand and Machine-Avorkers at Shirtmaking, &c; also, Improvers.— Apply 34, Shortlaud-stroet. ■ ANTED, a good Plain Cook and Laundress; references required.—For address apply at this office. WANTED, a First-class Dressmaker for the Thames.—Apply to Mr. Camp bell, at Messrs. William McArthur & Co.'a. WANTED, a respectable rGil, about 14 or 16, to assist with Housework.— Mrs. Wilkinson, last cottage on left hand St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby. WANTED, a Lad accustomed to drive an Engine —Tho-=. Thvvates, Breakwater Road, to-morrow at 8 o'clock sharp."



WANTED, Two Turnovers accus tomed to general printer's work.—Apply " Sun" Office, Christchurch. WANTED, Partial Board and Residence in a private family for a Single Gentle man, within 15 ni'nute* walk of Post-offiVe— Aldress, stating terms, ABO, Star Office. \~\T ANTED, a General Servant; must Vt be a good plain cook and Jaundresp.— Mrs. Kenderdine, Eden-street. ANTED, two or three Apprentices to the Dres=", Habit, and Mantle-miking ; fitting and cutting taught.—Mrs. Atkinson, Princes-street. \\T ANTED KNOWN, "The Life of W Richard Bumess, the Notorious High wayman and Murderer, with. particulars of Sullivan Kelly, and Levy," lust published. Price, post free, Two Shillings. Stamps as cash- Liberal discount wholesale.—R. Shannon, Bookseller, 90, Columbo-street, Chiistchurch. WANTED, one pair good Sawyers.— John Smyth, No. 7. Queen-street. WANTED, a Gardener.—Apply to C. C. McMillan, Queen-street. ANTED, by a Young Man, tall and dark, and considered handsome, age 22, with a salary of £350, to correspond with a lady with a view to an early marriage; she must be fairly educated, and of prepossessing appear ance; blonde preferred.-Please apply, enclosing address and carte devisite, to Charley, 1.0., Newmarket. .— A~^COiiMON SCHOOL, where the Bible _____ will be read daily, to be opened shortly by a certificated Teacher. Suitable premisea rflouirejL-Apply by letter to W.W., this office. ITSTANTED, Tenders for Plastering a W Concrete Building at Gisborne, Poverty Bay Plans and specification may be seen at T & S Morrin's, Queen-street. Tenders to be sent in on or before Thursday, noon, to T. and S. Morrin. ANTED, a strong active Youth.— Apply to Edward Wayte. t-■-■-■- -^ WANTED, Employment for an efght horsepower Portable Engine. For terms and particulars apply to Frank Andrews, Otara. _ —— —- WANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, JMould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to /nef the times—Auckland Timber Company (Limited) G. Holdsiiip, Manager. . \jkfANTED, everybody to keep the W money in the country, and Purchase the Wangarei Kamo Coal.. Try a small quantity before you get your winter supply. Ihe t,est local Coal in the Province. All orders lefti at the Yard, Fort nritomart, or at Mr. G. Neal s, corner of Nelson and Wellesley-streets,* will be promptly attondedto—_■ Barr, agent. WANTED, t\i o Men to split ahmgl Apply to E. Gibbons, Awitu, or One hunga. WANTED a Dressmaker to live with a private family.—Apply to Mrs. Thom son, P gffifoVOfflce. Shortland-Btreet. \}\r ANTED, for Gisborne, a respectable V V Woman to look after two children.— Apply at Aiharhjlotel. Queen-street. TtfANTED, a Barmaid, for the upstairs \ \ bar.— Exchange Hotel. WANTED a respectable Girl as Newton Hotel. ANTED a Woodman, accustomed to cart and dray work.-Cougins and Atkin. Victoria Carriage Works. • \\T ANTED, a Servant Girl tor a small W family; reference required.-Apply at »»"____!____• ___vy-210' Qacen- Street- . W\NTED to Let, unfurnished, eight roomed House, or Furnished Apart ments, in Upper Queen-street, which win be vacant on the __th March.-Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. TTT ANTED, all good Servants to call at \'V Mrs Grice's, where they will hear of good homes,'good wages and good mistresses. Those having a good reference will stand tho best f.hance.—Riglatry Office, Newmarket. WANTED, for a Farm in Waikato, a Female Servant; dairy and family small; without good references do not apply. —3, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. WT A N T E D, a good Copper-plato V T Engraver; a competent man will meet encouragement.-Apply, with full particulars to Lyon and Blair, Wellington. WANTED, a Rood General Servant who understands Ironing.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a Man that can Plough and make himself useful on a Farm.— Apply Mrs Thompson's Registry Office, Shortland-street. WANTED, a good Coat Hand. Con stant employment to a good man. — J. T. Cobley, Taj^RLi_ke_^_S_qiiare : ___ W""XNTED7ten General Servants, two Housemaids, three Cook and Laundres ses, four Assistants House-work; references required.—Mrs. Colls' Select Registry Office. "V¥TANTED, Apprentices to the Dress- V f making.- A. Linabury and Co, ANTED, a Young Man for the Bar. References required.—Apply at this office. BRICKS ! Bricks ! Bricks !—lss. per 1000, next Octagon House, Newton. HMO fe—T, in Parnell, in a first-rate situa- JL tion, a Shop and Dwelling-house, with a large garden ; immediate possession.—Apply at Brookside, Parnell. TTARANGAHAPE HIGHWAY ______ DISTRICT. Tenders will bo received by the undersigned up to 6 p.m. on THURSDAY. 21st instant, for Channelling and Earthworks in the above Dis trict Plans, &c, at the office of Mr. Johu Boylan, C.E.. 129. <»-<^VaRREN. Chairman. £**2A\ -SEVEN-ItOOMED HOUSE, H&O\"» detached, in Newton, for Sale; garden, excellent view. £30 deposit.balance> in weekly payments, as agreed.—C. Williamson Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. V\T ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to fiso on nr>rsonal security, re-payable by weekly fnstelmeSatL%f'NElfM yKGEN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance dow'ijright-of way. , A UCKLAND GAS COMPAJNY "^ (LIMITED). The price of, Coke is now 20s per on. at_tb Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Carcago, within reasonable distances, at 2s bQ P<A tori of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. ■pONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders will be received at my office. Shprt land-sueet, up t O 4 o'clock p.m. on FJtUJJAX, 22nd March, 1878, for sundry Road Workß in this District. . .. Specifications, plans, &c, to be seen at the office of Mr. W. J. Dalton, District Engineer, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. By order of the^oard^ joNKg> gecretar _. Ponsonby, 16th March, 1878. ' s.s., FOR -*" SOUTHERN PORTS, la DETAINED, and will leave the Onehunga Wharf on WEDNESDAY, the 20thinstant, at half-past Eight a.m. Passengers by 7 a.m. Train. HENDERSON &.MACFARLANE, Agents. THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE HIBERNIAN BANDj Will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by a BALL, in Lome-street Hall, On MONDAY, the 18th March, 1878. DOUBLE TICKETS 10s. 6d. Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. H. P. HAYDEN, Treasurer. J. DEMPSEY. Secretary. John Patterson and Henry Brknnan, Master of Ceremonies. Tickets to be obtained at Lonergan's. Tailor, Queen-street; J. Dempsey's. Shamrock Hotel, Wellesley-street; H. Brennan's, Bootmaker, Queen-street; Holland and Fortzer. Grocers, Queen-street; or any of the Shareholders.



WANTED Known, St. Patrick's Day, Ladies' deeply fringed Green Scarves, is; Boys' Green do. 9d; Lovely Green Sash Tfihhnn is nor yard; Boys' Oreen Belts, 6d; Children's^ee/piaid Pork Pie Hats 4d; large Bottles Hair Oil, not green but red, 6d; Dress Improvers, for making the adies look nice onlyGd (they used to be called bugles when W. H. D. was a boy., but people • are more enlightened now); Hair Pads,. 2d to Is; hand some lot ef Brooches and Earrings 6dand9d, handsome.bottles good Scent, 9d : Organ^Con certinas, reduced to 6s; other 20-keyed do, 3s 6d; Children's Handkerrfneis, Id to 3d; Ladies and Children's Light-co'oured Gloves SI pair a shilling • Poll Combs, 3d to 6d; Rack Combs, 3d; Ladies' White Stockings. 6d; Men's Socks, 6d Infants' White Socks, 3d; Ribbon Velvet, Id a yard; Lovely Prunella Boots, without toe caps, high heels, 6s 6d ; Black Dress Buttons, 2d a dozln; Rimmell's Windsor Soap, 2d a cake; TT a r,^-<r Rn«kPtq la to 2s; Dress Holders, Id Trj^i^t vnrnfioT &A a packet ; onoe Brus She S P3Tor e 2s «*? Piping «W Is 6d a 1b ; handsome Butter Coolers, with lid and plate, reduced to Is; Safety Matches for those who don't want their house to catch fire, 4d packet ; nice lot of Ladies Leather Bags. Is to 4s 6d; p-K-ppllpnt- Cherry Tooth Paste, 4d a bottle; ZJI forget thf celebrated 2s 'Black Tea, nor the 2s 6d Mixed do, which is setting to be_ cele brated ; lot of Children's small Boots, size I, very cheap ; fresh lot of Is Spectacles; superior Tape Measures, Id; Ladies White Scarves, 6d ; Men's White Ball Ties, 4d and 6d; 2d reels Clark's Black Glazed Cotton, Id or lOd a dozen ; Crochet Cotton, 2d or Is lOd a dozen ; Apple Cases, 3d; Tea Chests, 3d. The above Goods are very much below the usual price. If every one was sharp enough to read my advertise ment, they might save a deal of money.—W. H. Dumpier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson street. ; WANTED Known, that John S. Leslie, Engineer and Machinist, Erects or Re pairs every description of Steam and other Machinery; All kinds of Sewing Machines re paired and adjusted with care and promptitude. Workshop at back of Hay ward's, Upholsterer, foot of Grey-street, Auckland. Every attention to country orders. M~ 11 READER WOOD.-Wanted, the name and address of his agent.—Apply t onca. by letter, R.D., Star office. im DEN TERRACE FIRE. T H A N X S. MR. W. J. SUITER take 3 this first oppor tunity of returning his sincere thanks to the many friends who so willingly rendered assis tance in removing stock, &c, from his premises during the fire this morning. He also cordially acknowledges the many tokens of sympathy shown him on every hand on account of ma heavy loss. I%JEW"~ZEALAND LOAN AND MER _l_^ CA.NTILK 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. y D. L. MURDOCH, Manager. Auckland, March 7th, 1878. /CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION. The Most Truthful and Astonishing Collection of Views in the World! IMPORT ANT NO TI CE. Mr. Clifford having to wait in Auckland another week, to obtain the principal Views oj the City, will give SIX SPECIAL NIGHTS EXHIBITION of his Unrivalled Scenery, in troducing New Auckland Scenes as they come to hand. TO THE CITIZENS. Auckland has never been fairly represented in Great Britain. Now is an opportunity never before offered of having your Churches, Public Institutions, Warehouses, and an elegant Private Residence, ev.hibited. Managers and- Proprietors should arrange at once for photographs to be taken. Mr. Clifford can be seen at Albert Hall, or the Albert HoteL . T oTNTGHT ! TO-NIGHT !—Grand old River Thames, at Albert Hall. E NEW ZEALANDER ! who from a Broken Arch of London Bridge shall sketch the Ruins of St. Paul's (Macauley).—Go To-night and See that Bridge. _____ OWING CLUBS. — Auckland, Pon sonby, and North Shore Rowing Clubs, go and see the Oxford and '"Varsity Eight," TO NIGHT; INFANCY, Childhood, Maidenhood. Manhood.—Albert Hall, To-night. I ""EXQUISITELY Beautiful Sights at tho _ Albert Hall, To-night. _T1 O AND GAZE on the Bosom of OLD XJC FATHER THAMES. — Albert Hall.— I'o-NIGHT. D~ EVONPORTWESLEYAN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. ANNIVERSARY SOIREE on TUESDAY (To-morrow), Murch 19th, in the Chapel, com mencing at 6.30. After Tea, a PUBLIC MEET ING will be held, when Addresses will be given by Revs. Kirk, Fletcher. Williams, and others. Selections of Music by the Choir, Admission to Tea: Adults, Is 6d; Children Is. Tickets to be bad cf Messrs. Green and Edson, vTsitorefrom Auckland travel for half-fare by shewing ticket. . Tsr"' ° — * c X NEW ZEAL4.ND MANGANESE MINES (LIMITED). Mr. J.- C. Stovin, the late Manager of the Manganese Company, has tendered his resigna tion, and Mr. John Phillips has been appointed in his place as Colonial Manager of the said Company- J. C. STOVIN. Signed, J. PHILLIPS. m O B U I L D E R ~S. Tho time for recei^inTTenders for Erection of Wesleyan Church, at ±*okeno Hill, is EX TENDED to THURSDAY, the 21st instant, at 10 am* p. HERAPATH, Architect. T O. O. F., M. U. f A. D. LOYAL FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No. 3,920. A Special Meeting of the above Lodge will be hold in tho Lodge-room, Lome-street, on TUKfa- DAY, the 19th instant, at 8 p.m.. to consider business of importance. ' All Brethren are requested to attend. By order of the N.G. r macdonald> Permanent Secretary. HE CHAIRMAN OF THE NEW MARKET HIGHWAY BOARD. F. G. Clayton, KSQ.,-Vve, the undersigned ratepayers of Newmarket, desire you to call a PUBLIC MEETING, to consider the adoption of the Counties Act, &C. William Morgan George Heron John Jenkins George Kent John Angus — Baa William Hogg Job Ball Jas.Taite JohnMcColl Robt. Dinnison J. Osborne IN compliance with the above requisition, I hereby convene a Meetina for TUESDAY EVENING, 19th March, in the Newmarket Hall, at 7.30 o'clock. Members of the bounty Council of Eden are respectfully requested to attend# F. G. CLAYTON. PONSONBY BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL. on tuesday7~march 19, the ANNUAL TEA-MKETING will be held, in the School Building; after which Singing .will be rendered by the Choir, and Addresses given by the Revs. Dutton, Runciman, R. Taylor ; Mr. F. Larkins, and other friends. Tea on the table at half-past six. Rev. J. T. Hinton, of the Thames, will preside. Admission : Is. 6d. PONSONBY WESLEY AN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. On THURSDAY EVENING next, March 21st. a SOCIAL TEA-MEETING will be held in the above Church. To commence at 6.30 p.m. O LET, a six-roomed House.—Apply to Mr. Barnes, Karangahape Road. Newton. OST, on Saturday evening, between Prince Albert Hotel and Onehunga, a Purse, containing from £7 to £8. The finder will be rewarded on returning it to James Bisset, Onehunga. THE person who allowed a Retriever Dog to follow him from the steamer Roto mahana, on the night of the 9th instant, is requested to return the same to, or communicate with Mr. B. Reynolds. Russell-street, Parnell. TO LET, on a building lease, the Site of the late Horse and Groom Hotel,'corner of Nelson and Victoria-streets. -Apply to T. B. Hill, Chemist. Victoria-street. LOST, on Saturday, 16th inst., between Epsom and the Kyber Pass, a Lady's Black Jacket.—Anyone bringing; the same to Messrs, Henderson and Macfa Queen-street, will be rewarded.



TNLI Q U I N OTIC E. AH Debts and Calls due to thj u^omoaiiv Lead and Galvanized Iron Worka C n J (limited),, must be paid to n:o at once, v' 'v f n wise the "Company's Solioitor wiU Procn7rnjnst recovery of the same; and all accounts *»-!:* the Company must be rendered before 31st "'="■> or they cannot be acknowledged. „ - THOMAS JENKINS, Liquidator. »1 A to £1000 LISNT, on Building Society d&JL" principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. TO BE LET, a convenient family Residence of seven rooms, commanding a beautifal view, having water laid on and stable attached; situated within a stone's throw of Ponsonby Hall.—Apply at this office. WAIKATO Laud r<r Sale.—lso acres near Harapepe for £155. 50 acres near Taupiri for £55. First-class quality.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lano. FOR SALE, on account of failing health of the Proprietor, Clifford's Mirror of the World.—Apply to Mr. Clifford, Albert Hall. TO LET, a Grocery Business and Pre mises ; the Stock tb be taken at valuation. —H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stich bury's Buildings. TO LET or for Sale, 5, 6, 7, and B roomed Houses, town and country,—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. OR SALE, 18 years Lease of a Ten voomed House in town • good stables,and splendid situation ; ground rent, £52. W. Flood, No. 5, Insurance Buildings. TO LET, Business Rooms in High-street, at low rents.—Apply to S. Rout, Cheap Leather and Boot Warehouse, High-street. O LET, Mr. Dower's~Cottage at Pon sonby, with good garden, 1£ acre paddock, and milking cow. Terms easy.— Apply to Mr. Wood, Bntcher. FOR SALE, at the Newton Pottery, 18 ---inch Pipes, in quantities of not less than 250 feet, at 2a. 6d. per foot. cash. Samples at Office, Fort-street. TO LET, a comfortable four-roomed Cottage In Parnell Rise.—Mr. Meekan, Parnell Store. ■VTORTH SHORE.—To Let, furnished, JlI the House lately occupied by Messrs- Webster.—Apply SomerJßeld and Leek, Auck land ; or R. and R. Duder. f^i ROCERY Busiuess For Sale ; a very \JT profitable little business, doing a good return. Rent low ; expenses very light ; business mostly cash. Capital required, from £200 to £400.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4?<T>/| A —HOUSE of 6 rooms, wash-house with copper, coai-hole. rar>ge,&c, good well, -allotment 66 x 1086, fenced and planted, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. OQQA -24 ACRES GOODTaND, 7 acres <3mi^iJ\J, , in grass and crops, 1 acre orchard and garden, all fenced, plenty of water, House of 6 rooms, good dairy, 20 acres adjoining, on which there is a small Dwelling-house and out buildings ; can be had at a low price; close to the Railway Station.—S. Vaile, Land Agent. Shortand-street. Q1 ACRE FARM, 17 miles from _ ®J* JL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad ioining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Estate Agent, Shortland-street. i?QAA —FOR SALE, Substantially r?a<r<_J* "" r. 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. jGOOK —FOR SALE, Farm of 156 acres, SiftOd, partly improved, 50 acres bush, House of 3 rooms, &c, 20 miles from Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. SUN FIRE OFFICE, LONDON. [Established 1710.] Insurance effected upon almost every descrip tion of Property, at the current Rates of Pre mium. Total sum insured in 1876, £248,980,3667. Claims arranged by the Local Agent, and paid with promptitude and liberality. The jurisdiction of Local Tribunal recognised. G. W. BINNEY, Agent March 13th, 1878. O SHIPMASTERS AND OTHERS. —Wanted, Tenders for Carrying about 100 tons of Builders' Material to Napier. For parti culars, etc., apply to Wm. Gill,' Queen's Ferry Hotel, Vulcan Lane. T*7" ORK ING MEN'S CLUB. OPENING CEREMORY. The CLUB will bo formally OPENED on TUESDAY EVENING, 19th March, at 8 o'clock, by His Excellency the Governor. His Worship the Mayor in the Chair. Addresses will be given by His Lordship the Bishop of Auckland, the Hon. John Sheehan, His Honor Justice Gillies, and other gentlemen. The Band of the Royal Artillery Company, by the kind permission of Captain J. H. Burns, will be in attendance. Members Tickets will Admit. Proposed Members, who have not received their member's tickets, will please call on the Secretary, in the Building, and get them. There will be a Meeting of Committee on Mon day Evening, when the Names of any Proposed Members will be submitted. LOST, between town and Remuera, a small Parcel of Sewed Work on black velvet. Finder will be reworded on leaving it at Mr. J M. McLachlan's, Draper, Queen-street, or at Mr. Hogg's, Grocer, Newmarket. TW" O T I C E. Persons desirous of nominating relatives or friends in Great Britain for Passages to New Zealand, are informed that the Monthly List will be closed on 23rd instant. Nominated Immigrants on arrival in the Colony may join their friends immediately after inspection, and will not be required to go into depot. Any person nominating a friend residing out of the United Kingdom must make arrange ments for joining the ship at the port of em barkation. . Full particulars and formg can be obtained from this office. EDWARD L. GREEN. Immigration Officer. Immigration Office, Auckland, Bth March, 1878. FOR SALE, a Comfortable Little Cottage in good repair, large allotment 66 x 100, planted with choice fruit-bearing trees, good substantial fence around.—Apply to H. Jenkins, Norfolk-street, Ponsonby Road. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR BACK, FOR SALE. 155 AfTf-s, adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hugh Mackic and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottaee, &c, thereon. For further particulars, apply to I JOHN BUCHANAN. Shortland-street; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street. TjILOUR! imLOUR! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGill, Hassell, J. T. Evans and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONKS & CO. southbridge Bacon Coring Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. £3T Tbe best brand in the market. Wholesale Agknts--B. TONKS & CO, Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS. & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone % Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO TWT O T I C E. If Mr. Warren, of Hamilton, Waikato. who took the contract for Draining and Fencing about 700 chains on that portion of the Piako belonging to me, does not till in about 60 chains of the Main Drain, and cut it as directed—viz., bft. by 6ft. and finish it in a proper workman like manner, I shall take immediate steps to enforce the same being done. THOMAS JENKINS, Christchurch. March 18, 1878. IRE.—THANKS.—J. W. HEATH thanks Messrs. Taylor, Kelsie, Lovett- White, and other friendt, who rendered assist ance in preventing his premises from taking fire. TW" OTI C E TO ~ U STIC ES. TO THE JUSTICES OF THE PEACE IN THE JURY DISTRICT OF AUCKLAND. You are hereby requestedto tt; j 11 M eeting of Justices, to revise trie Jar/ ■• • • ■ • he Dis trict of Auckland, atthe.'»..»> i I.High street, on FRIDAY, theic'a . . .' pril, 1878, at eleven o'clock in the vs n.) i Dated this 16th day of Im t ■«' 8. WI. u,U I F. LODGE, Jury Officer.



-* US I £S S FOR SALE* WANTED, Disposed of a Good Business now doing a paying trade, in a prosperous Town ship in the rising district of Poverty Ray. To a man with a moderate capital (say £oO0) this would be a safe investment. The stock at present is about £2,00 >, but could be reduced to £1,001 during the present month. Forparticalars i a ? ply A tO THuß & - Auckland; WM. ADAIR, Gisborne. THE PINES SCHOOL, EPSOM, con ducted by Mrs. Rackstraw.—Quarter Dayß current year: Ist April, Ist July, Ist October. Vacancies for Boarders. T A N D I N G, Ex 'Australia,' 100 CASES CUTTING'S SALMON. H. B. MORTON. m o b~Tj I L D c a s Tenders will ha received by the undersigned until noon of TUESDAY, March 19, for] the Erection of a Wesley an Chnrch at Pokeno Hill. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT ON THURSDAY, MARCH 21. AT THE CHORAL HALL. A GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MR. CHARLES T. HARDING, Tendered by the President and Members of the Choral Society. Reserved Seats, 3s; Second, 2s; Gallery, Is. LOST, in Queen-street, while Hibernian Band was passing, a Purse containing Six £1 Notes and 10s. in Silver. The finder will receive 10s. reward on returning samt to this office. POSTPONED. Owing to the partial holiday, the Sale of the City Properties, Hepburn street, is Postponed until Wednesday next, 20th, at noon. M. JONES & CO. Auctioneers __ T>I(\ARD O F EDUCATION. JBU> Wanted, an Assistant Female Teacher for Cambridge School (Waikato). Applications will be received by the Board not later than THURSDAY, 21st March instant. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. THURSDAY, MARCH 21. NOON. A FIRST-CLASS BUSINESS STAND, CORNER OF HOBSON & WELLINGTON-STREETS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. R. ARTHUR HAS received instructions from Mi- Mr H. G, McCrea to sell by auction at hi s Estate, Land, and House Sale Rooms, " Arthur's Mart," on Thursday next, 21st instant, at 12 o'clock noon, That Splendidly-situated Freehold Property at the corner of Hobson and Wellington-street, together with the Shop and Two Dwelling Houses erected thereon. This is one of the best stands in an Important and fast rising street, and which will certainly become (because of its easy grade and central position), the principal outlet from the Wharf and lower part of the City. A First-class Stand fora Family Hotel. Terms easy. ; WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20. CHOICE BUILDING SITES, CITY. M. JONES & CO. FAVOURED by instructions from the City Council, will sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Wednesday next, the 20th. instant, at 12 noon, The Lease for a period of 63 years to run, of FOUR VERY CHOICE BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, situated between the Residences of Mr. Thos. Macky and Inspector Thompson, A.C., each allot ment 'having a frontage of 110 feet to> Hepburn-street with a depth of 150 feet abutting on the City Park. These allotments are unsurpassed in this or any other city for position, healthiness of site and view. They command a most magnificent prospect, and only require to be seen in order to be anpreciatep. Hepburn-street is within a few minutes' walk of Hobson and other leading streets, and has lately been formed, metalled, and planted both sides with trees. The opportunity of securing eligible sites for residences such as these are daily getting less, and the Austioneers would only ask intending purchasers to view them. The ground will be marked out with flags. Terms and conditions can be seen at the Office of the Town Clerk, and from the Auctioneers. MONDAY, MARCH 25. ALLOTMENT, CHANCERY LANE. rfIHE subscribers will sell at the Land I Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 25th inst., at 12 o'clock. Allotment 25a1, section 4, City of Auckland 23 feet 1 inch frontage to Chancery Lane and adjoining Mr. Savory's brick house. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. NOON. TO CLEAR CONSIGNMENTS. OOA SACKS GOOD BAKERS' /Q/C\J FLOUR, City Mills 220 bags, each 100, ditto ditto 50 sacks Star Brand Flour 80 bags, each 50, ditto ditto 200 sacks Good Potatoes 100 Good Cheese, Onions 8 cases Canterbury Bacon, Hams, in cloth 30 cases Wilson's Jams 10 cases Tinned Quinces 4 casks Butter, Lard, Beef, &c. R. ARTHUR, Xuctioneer MONDAY, MARCH 2& BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEE. FARM OF 142 ACRES PARUA BAY, WHANGAREI. 60 ACRES PARISH~OF OWHIWA, WHANGAREI. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart. Fort-street, on Monday, 25th instant, at 12 o'clock, ! PARUA BAY, WHANGAREI — Allotments 101 and 107, Parish of Owhiwa, County of Marsden, containing 142 acres, with all improvements thereon, as recently occupied by the late William Henry Norton, adjoining the property of Mr Hay. WHANGAREI—North-eastern portion of allot ment 14, Parish of Owhiwa, County of Marsden, containing 60 acres originally granted to Heniy Murphy. SAMUEL COCHRA.NE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, NOON. BANKRUPT STOCK COUNTRY STOREKEEPER. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, Q ieen-street. To-movrow, nooi>, The Stjck of a Country Storekeeper Groceries. Oilman's stores Provisions, &c