railway, for military purposes; also the four powerful ironclads in the Thames built for Turkey and Brazil. THE MONEY MARKET. Money is in less demand, and rates are drooping. The Bank rate is 2 per cent. The Bank of England gold reserve has beeu Aveakened by gold withdrawals. Consols are 95g. The market for Australian securities shews a downward tendency. The price of New Zealand Consolidated Five per Cents, js quoted at 104. The wool sales shew considerable weak ness as the sales progress. The languor in the demand led to several withdrawals.

AUSTRALIAN.

Awful Calamity.

A Ship Wrecked.

All Hands Lost.

Survivors Eaten by Natives,

[Special to "Stab."]

SYDNEY.—THIS DAY.

THE ship Merchant has been sunk on an island off the Queensland coast. All hands have been either lost or eaten by the natives and wreckers, who speai-ed them.

The wreckage is strewn over the island

[The Merchant >vas an old wooden ship, having been built in the United States in 1562. She was owned by Mr J. C. Tumilthy, of Liverpool].

INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET.

[press agency],

MELBOURNE, March 25.

The Australian Eleven, in their second innings, made 240, and the Victorian Eigh'een 113. The Australian Eleven won by 157 runs.

THE MOUNT HELMSDARK RUSH.

[reutee's special telegrams].

SYDNEY, March 25

At the West Coast, the Protes claim, Mount Helmsdark. in another dishful of wash-dirt, from a lead five feet thick, no bottom, got a nugget 21bs. weight. The discovery caused great excitement. Winter prevents operations.

THE GOVERNOR'S VISIT.

THE PREPARATIONS.

HAMILTON, Monday 7.35 pm. The Borough was all excitement in anticipation of the arrival of his Excellency the ikarqiiis, of Normanby Lady Normanby and suite. Everyone Avas doing the xitmostto make the reception a success. The Borough Council voted twenty pounds to defray ex penses. A triumphal arch was erected of evergreens at about midway between the Commercial and Hamilton Hotels, Avith " God save the Queen" painted ova blue and white ground stretched across the arch, the British ensign hanging at the top, and the French and American flags.hanging one on either side from an extended staff. The public school children from both sides of ithe river met His Excellency at the arch, and sang the "National Anthem. Colonel Lyon, with several mounted men of the Armed Constabulary, arrived from head quarters to attend the Governor and suite. The Hamilton contingent of mounted under Lieut. Whitaker, formed a guard of honor. THE RECEPTION.

Onthe'arrival of the train, His Excellency and suite, and Colonel Whitmore, were met by the Mayor and Councillors. A. Cox Esq., M.H.R., for Waipu, introduced the party to the Governor and Lady Normanby. 'The Vice-regal party were brought into town in a new handsome drag, drawn by tour bays, and driven by our enter prising Ben Edwards. On arrival at the triumphal arch a large concourse was assembled, and cheered enthusiastically. The following address, which was most Tseautifully illuminated by Mr Thomas Hemy Smythe, was read, and presented to His Excellency by the Mayor :—" To His Excellency the most noble the Marquis of Normanby, etc., etc.. My Lord : May it please your Excellency, we, the Mayor, Councillors, and other inhabitants of the Borough of Hamilton, approach your Excellency with feelings of loyalty and devotion to our Sovereigh Lady the Queen, whose presence amongst us to day you represent, on your first official visit to Waikato. We most heartily congratu late you on finding the district, once a mat ter of Imperial concern and anxiety, now en joying the blessings of peace, and evidenc ing eveiy sign of a large and growing pros perity ; a condition of things largely owing to the wise and temperate policy of native affairs, which has been produced by succes sive Ministries. We trust that the present occasion, though the first, may not be the last on which, we shall have the pleasure oi welcoming yourself and Lady Normanby to Waikato, aiid we hope that your visit may provo as agreeable to yourselves as it is gratifying to us-—Signed on behalf of the Borough of Hamilton: J. R. Vailou (Mayor), James Hume, Fred Gandin, Bernard C. Beale, Richard Gwynne, and Albert Potter." His Excellency replied : "I thank you for the cordial expression of loyalty which you have just given me in your address. If we look back to those dark days to which you slightly allude in your address, we cannot help being struck—first with a feel ing of thankfulness to Almighty God that these days are past and gone, I believe and nope, for ever; and in the second place with surprise at the advance which, not withstanding the difficulties which have been encountered, has been accomplished in this district. 1 trust that it may be, in all future time, the happy home of a united, industrious, and prosperous people. Al though this is mv first official visit to your district I had" the pleasure of passing through it in a hurried way two years ago. I then promised that I would take the first opportunity I could of revisiting Waikato. and that promise I now fulfil. I trust, also, that on future occasions I may again be. able to visit you." A brief address was then presented on behalf of the school-children to Her Lady ship the Marchioness of Normanby. The address W-.s accompanied by several finely arranged bouquets, and the children sang " God Save the Queen."

THE BANQUET.

In the evening a banquet was given to His Excellency the Governor in the Com mercial Hotel, the dining-room being hand somely decorated for the occasion. Most of the leading settlers of Hamilton and adjacent districts were present. After the usual loyal toasts the Mayor proposed the toast of "His Excellency the Governor," and in doing so said, though Hamilton was notable to make such a display as some older districts, the settlers fully recognised the duty which ■was incumbent upon them of according a loyal reception to the representative of Her Majesty. . , His Excellency the Governor, in reply, said he valued the reception of that day most highly.because it came from the heart. He also referred in terms of praise to the loyalty always exhibited by colonists ; and he shewed how British Political institutions were superior to those of Germany, Austria, Italy,- France, and America. The Con stitution given to the colonies was modelled on that of England, and the colonists had the power of modifying it and altering then laws if they were found unsuitable. But the Constitution given to the colonies did not alwayß work so favourably as in the old country, because there more patience was exercised and more conciliation He advised the people of New Zealand to be patient. Do not let them contend that

some pajt of the Constitution must be abolished; ~as people in Victoria were now doing. He hoped, however, that better counsels would prevail; that there would be mediation between the parties. His Excellency concluded by remarking that he was debarred from discussing local politics. Mr Cox, M.H.R., proposed "The Ministry," coupled with the name of Col. Whitmore.

The toast having been duly honoured, Colonel Whitmore replied, remarking ttiat the Ministry had been living on promises, which he hoped they would be able to fulfil. /He also remarked upon the present unsettled state of Europe, and said the Crown Agents had advised the New Zealand Government not to risk their credit or offer their securities at a low price, and therefore his colleagues had withheld the debentures under the £2,500,000 loan until they saw how matters would turn out. "The Army and Navy" was proposed by Mr Claude, and responded to by Captain Maling, who proposed "The Colonial Forces," to which Col. Lyon responded. Colonel Whitmore proposed "The Borough of Hamilton," referring to his early recollections of Waikato during the war" of 1863. The Mayor responded, and several other toasts having been proposed and dnly responded to, the meeting separated.

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS.— THIS DAY.

(Before A. K. Taylor, Esq., (Chairman) E. Isaacs, C. C. McMillan, Esqs., and Dr Home, J.P's.

LUNACY.

Henry Burden, charged with lunacy, and who was remanded for a week was again brought up. Sub-Inspector Pardy said the man had re covered. His insanity Avas the result of con tinued drunkenness.

On a promise of amendmeut, Burden Avas discharged.

THROWING STONES.

William Cartwright and Arthur Ash were charged with throwing stones in Cook street, and breaking glass to a considerable extent.

The boys burst into tears, and sighed out, ie guilty." The mothers here rushed forward, and mingled their tears with those of their chil dren. The scene was most touching, the mothers declaring theirs were the best^boys in the world.

The Court, under the circumstances, dis missed the c.asesou payment of damage, ISs. 9s each. Charles Smith was charged with throwing stones and smashing windows, in Hobson street. Mr Samuel Smith said the lad was not in town, and he would appear for the innocent child.

Sub-Inspector Pardy said this was a very bad case, as the boy not only smashed the windows deliberately, but insulted the lady of the house in a degrading manner; he would ask for a warrant for young Smith's apprehension. The request was granted, a warrant to ssue forthwith. STRAYING CATTLE. The following persons were fined for allowing cattle to stray :—Joseph Craig, ss; John Campbell, ss; Goorge Rogers, 2s 6d; Win, Westbeach, for whom Mr Hesketh appeared, 2s 6d and costs. James Conley was charged with depas turing two cows on an unenclosed piece of land in Jermyn-street. Mr Conley appeared, but did not con sider himself responsible, as he had turned over the dairy business to Mrs Susan Con!ey and Co., he being almost con stantly at sea.

Fined 23 and costs.

CREATING A BLAZE,

William Morrison, of Victoria Quadrant, was charged with setting fire to dry grass on Barrack hill on the 21st inst. Prisoner said he merely threw down a match, and lay down to see the fire. There was no danger in a blaze of that sort. Mr Pardy said the prisoner was a wretched loafer, who had set his face against all kind of work. The prisoner was fined 5s and costs. Prisoner declared he had no means of paying. He was a pauper in the strictest sense of the term. The Court: We will give you seven days to pay it in. Prisoner : No use; I shall never pay

it. The prisoner was then locked up. CHIMNEY ON FIRE. John Leech, of Shortland-street, pleaded guilty to allowing nis chimney to take fire on the 19th inst. Mr Pardy said this was an ordinary case.

Fined 5s and costs.

BREACH OF LICENSING ACT. Mrs Grace Chapman, hostess of the Pacific Hotel, was charged with supplying liquors to persons who were not bona tide travellers, on Sunday, the 17th mst. Mr Hesketh appeared for Mrs Chapman. Sergeant Mulville deposed that he ob served men coming out of defen dant's house on Sunday morning, the 15th inst. He went into the house, and saw three men drinking beer. He spoke to Mrs Chapman, and she acknowledged that she had supplied the beer, and that the men were lodgers. He expatiated duly upon the impropriety of selling liquors on a Sun day, wbich, to every Christian mind, was clearly a violation of the sanctity of the Saßeuben To'dd, baker, deposed to being at Mrs Chapman's at the time, but he had no beer, as the sergeant pounced m before he had time to drink the beer He was fre quently a lodger at the Pacinc. To Mr Hesketh : Sergeant Mulville had the first drink. He had no objection to drink after a constable. . .' James Wilkins and William Wright, two other witnesses, were not called. Mr Hesketh said he scarcely knew what he had to answer; it was stated that the three men were lodgers, and that statement had not been refuted Only one man of fhe three had been called The men asked for drink as lodgers, and the drink was SU'fffourt considered the case proved, and imposed a fine of £5 and cofits. CHRISTENING ALICE. Anne McNo*g was charged with throw in* a bucket of water over Miss Alice Chapman, on the 22ndinstant. ■ Miss McNoag said she certainly did throw the water over Miss Chapjnan, but without intent to do grievous bocfily harm. Alice Chapman stated the circumstances She had only known defendant five days at the Sora Hotel, and upon ■Peagj8 p t°g« on domestic matters and whether the potatoes were nearly done she Jung the water over her and swore she would have heHdo%e Haukins, a native of J France, deposed to seeing the water fall on com plainant's head like a shower-bath. • Miss McNoag said she only did it tor a lark, and Madame Haukins was not pre -86 Ordered to find sureties to keep the peace for three months, herself in £5, and one other in the same amount, ana to pay costs

THE BAKER-STREET BROTHEL. Sarah Carrol, an eWerly woman who for some time has been keeping a disreputable house inßakex-stieet, was charged under the Vagrant Act, with using obscene language on the 23rd inst. The old woman burst into tears, and had "jS^Sa^'fi^S. tal been 18t"'ti, ttc 'Kti ta. a very bad retire gratefully to my old quarteis. This was all the business.

THE TEACHERS' TESTIMONIAL TO THE INSPECTOR.

(To the Editor of the Star.)

Sn?, —I see by yon;- issue of March 23rd that you have been misinformed with res pect lo the above testimonial. To shew you that it was not got up with the idea that Mr O'Sullivan was about to resign his office, at the preliminary meeting held early in December, it was resolved that a deputation should wait on him to ask if it were in consonance with his office to accept a .testimonial. They brought back the answer, yes ! The address already written is; I believe, in accordance with this view. I would further add that I strenuously opposed the giving of a testimonial, fo> reasons which no one could dispute, nor did I subscribe to it, even though, to prevent invidious distinction, the maximum amount was limited to ten shillings for each sub scriber. If an error has been committed, the refusal now on the part of the Inspector to receive the testimonial only aggravates the evil, and renders the whole proceeding ridiculous. In conclusion I may ob serve that the best testimonial I can give of the strict impartiality of our School Inspector in the execution of his official duties, I have already given by speaking so freely on an occasion referred to, and by writing so unreservedly now. Hadl thought otherwise, the instinct of self preservation miyht have suggested my tak ing a leading part in getting up the testi monial.—l am, Sir, yours, &c., Benjamin BAILEY, Ponsonby School, Ponsonby, March 25, 187 S. [In fairness to the Inspector, it must be stated that he is not in any way responsible for what has appeared in our columns on the subject. We cannot, of course, say in what light Mr Bailey and other teachers may have viewed the presentation, but it is certain that many regarded it as a farewell testimonial. The facts relating to acceptance are, we believe, as stated by our correspondent. When the matterwas fir-1 suggested to Mr O'Sulli van, it did not occur to him that there would be any impropriety in accepting the presentation, and he gave his assent. Sub sequently, on consideration, he thought it would be better not to entertain the pro posal.—Ed. E.S.]

LECTURE AT DEVONPORT HALL TO-NIGHT.

The Rev. J. S. Hudson of Warkworth, lias consented to deliver a lecture in the Devon port Hall to-night (not Wednesday as stated yesterday) on " Our Identity with the Lost Tribes." The subject is a very interesting one. Admission free and no collection.

WEATHER REPORT.

The weather of the pant week, though cool and rather windy, has not been unpleasant; while a little fall of rain, registered in the night and early morning of the 22ud, was very acceptable to the country. The barometer was reported falling last Saturday, and reached its lowest point during night of Sunday, 29.881 being read at midnight. Soon after 2.0 a.m. tho wind shifted suddenly from N. or N.W. toS.E. and S., and the mercury began to rise, at first slowly, then rapidly. There was a slight fall on the 22nd, accompany ing the rain A very rapid rise has again set in, still continuing on Sundoy morning. The maximum reading in 30.257 at 9.30 a.m. of the 23rd; the average 30.018—a smali fraction above fourteen days' average for the month of March (30.026), but a little below the mean for the corresponding week of 1877.

The approximate mean temperature is 63.8, with extremes of 76.1 on the I7th, and 6C.7 on the 23rd for the days ; and 62.G on the 17th and 49.3 on the 19th for the nights. These readings are all much lower than those of last week, but higher than those of the same week last year. The approximate mean is lowei than that of the month upon the average of years ((JS.G). The rainfall is very small: 0.270 in.. of which 0.220 is registered for the 22nd ; that of the day

(18th) wa3 trivial; that of the 23rd a mere straw. As might be expected,.the humidity has been very low: an average of 69., descending to Cl on the 20th. Last year the average of the- week was between 79 and 80, and tho rainfall about four times the amount above-named. A mag nificent lunar rainbow wa3 seen on the evening of the 21st, implying rain in the direction of Titirangi, but never was recorded at the station.

The wind fresh but not violent, although at the season of the autumnal equinox. Highest velocity for any ono day is 4.81 miles (20 per hour) on the 20th ; direction north-easterly on the 17th ; then shifting to S. and S.W. for the remainder of the week. Sky mostly clear. Cloud averaging under i in the scale of ten degrees. Elwin B. Dicksok, Meteorological Observer. Auckland Meteorological Station, 23rd March, 1878.

ALEXANDRA STREET CHURCH ANNIVERSARY.

The Primitive Methodists of Alexandra-street held a tea and public meeting last evening in the schoolroom, in celebration of their anni versary. About 150 persons sat down to a capital tea. - The tables were supplied and visitors waited upon by Mesdames Dutton, Hall, and Baker, and Misses Thwaites, Leslie, and Taylor. Tho schoolroom was tastefully adorned with pot-plants, evergreens, and Scripture texts. At the subsequent meeting Dr ICenderdine occupied the chair, and after the singing of the 92nd hymn (Sankey and Moody) by the choir. Rev. K. Taylor engaged in prayer The chairman introduced the proceedings with a few appropriate remarks, and said that had he consulted his own feelings he should have declined the chairmanship. He felt resoect for the Primitive Methodists as a Church" and believed they were primitive in their religious views, and not led away by any of the new-fangled notions of the present day. A letter was read from Rev. J. Watkin* of Onehungaexcusing himself fromattendins?. Key. L». Dutton, the minister of the chapel, next ad dressed the meeting in a lengthy speech, in which he detailed the ri3c and progress of Primitive Methodism in the old country. Mr Dutton said, aa a Church, they could not greatly boast, but they had realised the Divine presence and had added new members to the Church during the last three months. A Young Ladies Cla=s had also been formed, which was well attended, and hids fair to become a useful institution. Although so far from the connec tion at home, he ha-l found a great deal ot the spirit of Methodism in Auckland. Before he left Cheshire for this countrj.he had the plea sure of seeing Mow-Cop, near Congleton, where in 1810 a few earnest men from Burslem, in the County of Stafford, first preached in the open air. Two earnest, common-sense men, admirably adapted to speak to the people, inaugurated that meeting, and which was the revival of open air preaching in "England. Those two men were expelled from the Wesleyan connection for the action they took in the meeting, but of course, that would not occur in the present day. These men laboured and won the sympathies of eleven others: They had no idea of terming a church, and as soon as a convett was made, he was directed to join one or other of the then existing Churches; but they were rpiected by other bodies. Hence m 1811, the first primitive Church was formed, near Mow cop, of two cottages; and the first minister who gave up a lucrative position, received a salary of 10s a week, paid by v working man. The growth and influence of Primitive Methodism had been remarkable, and at the present time Lhere are in England 180,000 members, whose names are on thfchuroh book; 1,200 ministers and 1,500 local preachers. They worked on the voluntary principle, which had answered well, and were doing a large amount of good in the world. The majority of their members were aVtLans and labouring men so that their Church might reasonably be c.lled the Work ing Man's Church." Still they had men of ran - intelligence, and learning amongst them.ana one of their more prominent ministers was the Lord Mayor of York, also a baronet, who replied to an interrogator " that in the Pri mitive Methodist Church he could honest.y worship the God of his Fathers. The SDeech was interesting throughout, and much applauded. Mr Goldie, the treasurer, then read the financial statement tor the year ending March, which shewed that the income for the year had been £ 0 8C 15s lOd ; balance due to treasurer, £35; due on seat rents, £214s lid. A reduction of £10 had been made on the properties of the church. The debt remain in" on the chapel, school, and house, was £1810s Id ; debts in the aggregate, on properties which cost £2,000, £501. The other speakers oi the evening were Mr Ewington on Ann versaries, and the Flight of Tims;" and Rev. R. Taylor on "New-fangled Notions," with apt conclusions. The choir sang several hymns during the evening, Mrs Thwaites accompany ing on the hlrmonTum ; and the meeting closed with the usual votes of thanks and the benediction.

Messrs B. Tonks and Co. held a large sale of groceries, teas, Fiji sugars, and other foods to-day. The sale was well-attended by the trade. 660 mat? of dark to yellow counters and crystals, realised from £23 10s to £30 15s. Several lines of teas, to close consignments, fetched fair prices. The Ponsonby trustees having accepted their share of the Drake-street work, the necessary documents are being prepared to validate the agreement between the-con tributing bodies, and the work will be pushed on forthwith.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's Quotations— Banic of New Zealand—Sellers, £24. National Bank—Buyers, 73s 6d ; sellers. 755. National Insurance—Sellers,32s 6d. South British Insui auce—77s; sellers, 795. Thames Ga?—Sellers, 28j 6d. Auckland Gas—Buyers, £10. N.Z. Loan (now) —Buyers, 62s 6d; sellers, 653. Auckland Timber Co.—Buyers, 555. Guthrie & Larnach Co.—Sellers, 47s Gd. Caledonian (dole)—sellers, 555. Union Sash & and Door Co.—£lo 7s 6d, £1010s. Moanatairi—Buyers, 655; settlers, 6756 d. Tookey (tribute)—sellers, ss. Waitekauri—Sellers, 3a. Alburnia—6os, 62s 6d ; Sellers, 60s. Tokatea—ss, 6s ; buyers, Cs. Un'on Beach—Sellers, 19s. Kuranui Hill—Buyers, 7s 6d; sellers, JK Bismarck—Sellers, 8s 6d. Bright Smile—Sellers, 3a. JOSEHH NEWMAN, Chairman. The annual general meeting of the Auckland Acclimatization Society will be held to-morrow (Wednesday) afternoon, in the Museum Buildings, at two o'clock.

EVENING STAR, MOISDAY, MARCH 25.



"\TK" ANTED, Board and Residence near V* town by a gentleman; terms moderate. Apply by letter AB, Star Office. WANTED, a Situation by a respec table Woman as Housekeeper ; country preferred.—Apply to W.A., Post-office, Pon sonby, stating salary. ANTED, a strong active Girl. — Apply this office. WANTED, by a married Man just come from England, employment in Auckland ; good character ; willing and honest. —F.C., Star office. WANTED, a respectable Youth.— Champtaloup and Cooper. T^ANTED; by a respectable Well- V V conducted sTouth, a Situation iis Junior Clerk ; no objection to assist in a Store, town or country ; good references —Apply by letter S.A., this office. W" ANTED, a Wheeler and Wilson's Machinist; also, a first hand Dress maker.—Apply Mrs. Eaglesim, AlVury House, Welles! ey-street. WANTED, a Patternmaker.—George Kitchen, Brass Founder, Lome-street. WANTED, a strong Lad ; must be able to milk.—Apply to J. R. Walter), New North Road. WANTED, an Errand Boy.—George Evitt, Gunmakcr, Upper Queen-street. ANTED for the Waikato, a steady competent Bread and Small Goods Baker.—John Buchanan, Custom Hju ■e-street, WANTED, application by letter, ad dressed "C.W.D.," Star Office, from parties qualified to furnish plan for Pleasure Grounds. References to be specified. WANTED, a Housemaid and Waitress for Fiji; a good Nurse and Needle woman, and several experienced Servants.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, for the Army and Navy Hotel, two General Servants.—Apply to-night, after G p.m. ASTE lAPER for sale.—Apply at the Star Office. WANTED, a respectable Youth to drive a baker's cart. —Apply T. Phillips, Baker, Newton. ANTED, a smart Boy.— R. Sandall, Butcher, Eden Terrace. WANTED, a Servant Girl for a small family; good wages.—Apply at once to Mrs. J. Levy, 210, Queen-street. WANTED, a Fair ofj Hand Sawyers and Two Bushmen.—Apply to E. Gib bons & Co., Onehunga, or at the Sawmills, Awitu. WANTED, 3 good Nurses, 29 Female Servants (town and country), Men to milk and garden (single). Boys to Milk, Hotel Cooks. Ploughmen. — Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable General Servant; washing put out.—Mrs C. Burton, Parnell Bakery, Parnell. T> OA R D O~F EDUCATION* Wanted, a Teacher for Mangawhare (two Half-time Schools). —Applications will bo re ceived by the Board not later than Thursday 4th April next. VINCENT E. RICE Secretary. WANTED to Let, a furnished, eight roomed House, 251 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. GOVERNESS wanted for a Ladies' School in the Waikato; a French or German lady preferred.—Apply to Mrs. Robs Watts, Hamilton. Waikato. WANTED, a Milch Goat.—Apply to St. Mary's and Brookville Store, College Road, Freeman's Bay. "ITT"ANTED, three Singer's Machinists, V T six Handworkers, and a few Improvers at Shirtmaking, etc.—Apply at 31, Shortland street. WANTED to Let, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, newly papered, 100 ---gallon tank and well. 8s per week.—Enquire at Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. WANTED, at once, good Tailoresses, good wages and constant work. Also, a Youth as apprentice.—Apply to J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-street West. WANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited)' G. Holdship, Manager. WANTED, a good COMPOSITOR.— Apply at once to H. Barton, Evening Star office. ANTED, a good General Hand. - For particulars apply at once to Whiuray and Strong, Gisborne. W~~ ANTED, a General Servant; and also a Nurse Girl of experience,—Mrs Kuromer, near Choral Hall. VirANTED, everybody to keep the V T money in the country, and Purchase the Wangarei Kamo Coal. Try a small quantity before you get your winter supply. The best local Coal in the Province. All orders left at the Yard, Fort Britomart, or at Mr. G. Neal's, corner of Nelson and Wellesley-streets, will be promptly attended to.—a. Barr, agent. RAPERY. —Wanted, a good Junior.— Apply to Y.Z., Star office. ANTED, Ladies to know that T McMASTER has Opened his first ship ment for the season of Drapery, Novelties m Millinery, Mantles, Dresses. Ribbons. Laces, and Fancy Goods, Blankets, Flannels, &c. ANTED, Providore for s.s. Lalla Rookh.-Apply by letter, stating terms, J. W. Waller, Onehunga. _ WANTED Known, that the Manufac tory of Robley's Aeratad Flour, &c, is Removed to premises recently occupied by the late Mr. Godwin, where the manufacturer kindly invites all who study economy to try his Aerated ?lour for bread, tea-cakes, sconea, 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, Auokland. ANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making.-A. Linabury and Co. W"~ ANTD TO SELL, cheap, Glass Plates, from 2d to 1/; Glass Jam Dishes, from 1/ to 4/; Ruled Notepapor, 5 quires for 1/; six sheets Ruled Note paper, and six Envelopes, only 2d ; Preserved drapes, 4d lb, 5/6 box of 201b*; Butter Dishes, 1/; Sugar Basins, with covers, 1/6; Safety Matches, 4d dozen; Bell & Black's Tin Matches, only 1/10 dozen ; Washing Powders, 6d dozen ; Curry Powder, only 4d ; Anchovy Paste, only 6d ; Bloater Paste, 6d; Borwick's 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. 10d tier 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 of Meat Dishes, from 1/to 3/6 each.—H. Watts, Pitt-streat.—House Boots, 5, 6, and 7 sizes, only 4/6 pair ; large bottles Scented Hair Oil od; Wood Matches, 2d dozen; small white Chambers, 1/2 ; coloured Chambers, 1/6. W 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. NEtfMEGEN,.Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of way. mo CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. NESDAY, the 27th, at R IGLEY, Architect. ■VTEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER JN OANTILE AGENOT COMPANY The Fifth Call of Ten Shillings per Share on the Third Issue of the Company, will be payable at their OfHce on MONDAY, tb.e Ist day [of border of the Board D OfDu^ctg S . ocH> Manager. Auckland, Maroh 7th, 1878.



WANTED, Axe Men.—Apply Shake speare Hotel, Wyndham-st' eet. \rf W. DAMP IE It W • 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 ; gibbon Velvet, 18ydsin apiece, No. 12, Is ; No. 30, !sod; No. 40 2s • No. 50, 2s G1; No. 100, 4s 6d ; handsome good Hair Brushes, Is 3d ; good Elastic, 36yds. for Is; handsome Black and Gilt Brooches and Earrings, 6d; Ladies' White Stockings, 6d; handsome large Vases, 6d the pair; Sewing Silk, two skeins for Id ; reels of do. 2d ; hand some White Necklaces, la ; 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 gazed Black Cotton, 10d a dozen or Id each ; Crochet Cotton, 2s the dozen, 2ideach; Shirt Fronts with collars, Id ; Men's and Boys Leather Belts, 2d ; superior do, 61; thin Wrap ping Paper, 2s 6d ream ; Ladies' Superior Lawn Handkerchiefs, id ; 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; Handßome 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., 4Jd: Poll Combs, 3d ; Kack 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 niones1-; isn't it shameful, —Victona- street, corner of Hobsou-street. ANK OF NEW ZEALA.ND. 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, tbo 25th day o£ April nex% at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st in«t., and for any other Business that may be brought before the meeting. By order of the Hoard of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. Auckland, March 23rd, 1878. r _ "DANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that a Special General Meeting of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Bankinsr-liouse, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 25th day of April next, imme diately after ihe 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 of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, 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.—Apply J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent. Auckland. _ O SPECULATORS OR FARMERS. —A Bargain.—3oo acres of Land, with water frontage, near. Tauranga ; also a Town Section in this flourishing township. Price, £2^5 the lot.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. NE POUND REWARD. —Lost, a Red Irish Setter Bitch.—Anyone i eturn ing her to S. Morrin will receive the above reward. WILL not be responsible for any Debts that aro incurred in my name from this datO' MRS. BOWDEN. March 26, 1878. TO LET, in Parnell, a 6-roomed House, with Butcher's Shop, lately occupied by Mr. Ijtaynes.—Apply toJT.Johnson. ~&Z2£&ki "¥F 0R LfiVUKA DIRECT. The schooner idrawffifß NYMPHE Will sail as above on MONDAY next, the Ist April. .for freight or passage apply to^^ Fort-street. A KNELL BOROUGH NOTICE.— NO RATES PAlD.—Burgess, if not, Vote gone to Pot. Defaulters' List made. Last day for trust: March 31st. LOYAL 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 JTAIPARA-PUNUI RAILWAY. No. 9, Station Buildings Contract. Public Works Office, Auckland, 20th March, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office till noon of SATURDAY, April 6, 1878, for the Erection of a Platelayer's Cottage at Ohaupo Station. ~., . Plans, specifications, and conditions can be seen at this office, and at the Public Works Office, Hamilton. The lowest or any tender not necessarilly accepted. JAMES STEWART. District Engineer. BONEDUST! BONEDUST! BONEDUST 1 To Airive, about the middle of February: 500 TONS BONEDUST, Consisting of Billyard's No. 1, Bell's J inch, inch'andßonel\v U. rj. HURST & CO., 101, Queen-street. TTAIPARA-PUN.UI RAILWAY. AUCKLAND RAILWAY STATION.- WATER SUPPLY CONTRACT. Public Works Office, Auckland, 20th March, 1878. ■Written Tenders will be received at this office till noon of SATURDAY, April 6, 1878, for the various Works for supplying Auckland Railway Station with Water. Plans, Specification, and Conditions can be seen at this Office. : The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. fl) JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. f^ RAWUL- COMFORTGIN. EP P S »~i C~O CO A. Breakfast. "By a thoroueh kuowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations or digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of ;he line properties of well-selected cocoa, Mr. Snns has provided our breakfast-tables with a de'icately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills. It is by the judi cious use of such articles of diet that a constitu tion may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every tendency to disease. hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by reeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame."-See article in ;he Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold only in Packets (Tins for abroad), labelled JAMES EPPS & CO., HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMISTS, 48 Threadneedle-street, and 170 Piccadilly. Works: Euston Road, Camden Town, London Clover seeds. Clover seeds. OUK H.M s 'ff«-oK. s r-— -~ CONSISTING OF White Clover Timothy Red Clover , sap£sap£- r Cow Grass Trefoil Alsyke &c, &c, &0. Turnip AND A Fine Collection of Farm and Garden Seeds. also, A Shipment of American Timothy. Samples of the above Seeds will be forwarded °npoverty Bay", Canterbury, andlocal Rye Grass, Cocksfoot. Ratstail, Poas Fescues, &c. &c., from carefully selected samples, at lowest mar ket rates. * j HURST & COj , Queen-street. A LADY wishing to Retire is desirous of Selling the Good-will of her School with all its Fittings.—Apply to Star Office for address. » ERECTION OF STABLES, WORK SHOP, Etc. Town Clerk's Office, March 20,1878. The City Council will receive Tenders unti 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, 27th instant, for Worl as above, in terms of specification, etc., at tn< office of the Surveyor. The Council Bo not turn hemselves to accept any tender. Tenders to b< ndoraed as above. pHmpSt T(Wn olerk . S



SAUNDERS, BU .IGESS & CO., SOAP, CANDLE and LAUNDRY BLUE MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, Auckland. Cash Buyers of Tallow. (Late G. Akkrs). T^T O T I C E. All Claims against the Estate of JAMES MACKAY, Native Land Purchase Agent, are to be sent to W. H. KissMng, Esquire, Solicitor, Auckland, on or before the Ist day of April, 1878. THOMAS MORRIM, ] C. C. McMILLAN. /-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 fivjp.in -n,- ■-! Kegis try Office, Shortland-street. * - - * TO LET, a six-roomed House.—Apply to Mr. Barnes. Karangahape Road, Newton. TO LET, a House and Shop in Grey street; rent 16s per week.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent. jp "| f\ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society o*sJL\r principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loansnegotiated. OOQA —24 ACRES GOOD LAND, 7 acres C& r^ifxf. 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. -| Q-| ACRE FARM, 17 miles from JL Qj* 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. £®6>fbi£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, Shortlanri-strepj:. 17^ OR SALE, 55 years' Lease ot a desira- Ij ble Seven-roomed House aud grounds, in St. Stephen's Avenue; quite new and cheap.— W. Flood, Exchange. 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. i-'99A —HOUSE, nearly new, of && "• 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. 4?O/» A —HOUSE of 7 rooms, wash-house, tt&xtxJ. scullery, baker's oven, verandah back and front, good well, &c, all in thorough repair, 25 minutes-from Post-offlce.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next to the Post-offlce. X?7fKA~ —FOR SALE, Farm of 200 acres, *Uf'Vi partly improved, 100 acres good bush. There is a new House of 8 rooms; also, Labourers Cottages, stable, cowhouse, piggeries, &c, easy access by rail and goodroad.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4?Q X —NEW Cottage For Sale, off $/OO» St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby. Two allotments; fine view. £35 deposit, balance by weekly payments.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. O LET, in Willow-street, Freeman's Bay, a 5-roomed House, with 3 fireplaces; to a good tenant, rent 8s per week. O LET, Roslin Cottage, Kyber Pass, six rooms.—Apply at the house, THE PINES SCHOOL, EPSOM, con ducted hy Mrs. Rackstraw.—Quarter Day? current year: Ist April, Ist July, Ist October Vacancies for Boarders. FT^HERE is no necessity to go to India JL for a cure for Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Neuralgia, &c, &c, as the Proprietor of the Auckland Turkish Baths is prepared to undertake cases of those diseases. No Cuke, No Pay. /CHURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL, \j PARNELL (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). Quarter Days:—January 25, April 12, July 5, September 27. For particulars, apply to the Headmaster. ;JAS. ADAMS, B.A. BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS! BILLIARDS! STAR HOTEL. The undersigned has much pleasure in announcing to the public generally, that he has taken the Billiard Room at the above Hotel. The Table having been thoroughly rennovated, players will find it equal to any in the city. The Room will be both quiet and select. Hoping by civility and attention to receive a snare of patronage, I am, &c, J. JOHNSON. m OBUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned from Monday, March 25tb, until & p.m. of Mon day, April Ist, for Additions to Villa Residence at Epsom. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. PARNELL WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. The Annual Tea Meeting will take place on TUESDAY, March 26, 3878, when Addresses will be delivered by Revs. Kirk, Buddie, Wat cins, Dutton, and others. Tea on Tables at 6.30. Tickets, Is 6d. *i$L <£<2 /s^ TySTRICT GRAND LODGE, E.C. The Regular Communication of this Lodge will be held at the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, on TUESDAY, the 26th instant, at 7.30 p.m. All Master Masons may and are invited to attend. By order. H. G. WADE, D. G-. Secretary. THE Annual General Meeting of th Members of the Auckland Acclimatisation Society will be held in the Museum Buildings at 2 p.m on WEDNESDAY, the 27th inst. T. F. CHEESEMAN, ~^ZZZ Secretary. f r\ J. HUTCHINSON, SHIPPING & COMMISSION AGENT, 7, Lower Queen-strekt, Auckland. TO MERCHANTS, GROCERS, AND OTHERS. ALBION SOAP WORKS, DUNEDIN. [Established 185 9.1 M. BARDSLEY & SON, Propkietors. MANTJFACTUBEBS OF Excelsior Blue Mottled Three Crown Two Crown Household Wool Washing and a Variety of other Soaps, in 56ft>. and 112 ft. Boxes* JOHN REID & CO., Sole Agents fob Auckland, 26, Lower Queen-street. IF the person who took a £1 note from Mr Hughes' Chemist Shop, Princes-street, yesterday, will return it to him, nothing more will be said. Party known. M~~ ISS ROBERTSHAW, The Retreat, Parnell.—The Second Quarter for the present Year commences Monday, April 2nd. IV ° T I C~~ E. FOUND some time since, near the lona shaft, an Opera Glass. Owner can have it by applying to Boyd's Hotel. Coromandsl, 24th March, 1878.1 TfAIPARA-PUNUI RAILWAY. ADDIT T STO PUKEKOHE RAILWAY Public Works Office, Auckland, 15th March, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this offic* till Noon of SATURDAY, 30th March, 1878, fo: Additions to Station .Buildings, Pukekohe. Plons, specifications, and conditions can t< seen at this office, ■ _ „ The lowest or any Tender not necessaril, aCbll£ned) JAMES STEWART, iwis v-, District Engineer.



KERBING AND CHANNELLING. Town Clerk's Office, March 20,1878. The City Council will receive Tenders, until 2 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 27th instant,'for Kerbing and Channelling portions of South side of Beresford-strcet, as per specifications to be seen at the office of tho City Surveyor. ■ Tenders to be endorsed as above. The Council do not Dind themselves to accept any tender. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. X> OR O U~G"H OF OJNjiBirNGA. Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of Onehimga 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 Dbedge. 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. 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-yearly. Particulars on application. P. A PHILIPS. Town Clerk Shirts. Hats. Scarves. CARGO & McKAIG Have Just Opened the Following Goods— ...Mftfiasi $Pp § % THE BROAD SHIELD SCARF, The Newest Stales in LINEN COLLAR . Leicester Lamb's, Wool Socks Nelson Knit ~ Mosgiel ~ „ BLACK & BROWN FELT HATS. 45 Dozen FLAX SHIRTS (30 excellent Patterns in this Lot). 35 Dozen FRENCH CAMBBIC (35 really New Patterns to choose from). p LO T HIN/^i BOYS' & YOUTHS' SUITS, MEN'S Do. BOY^'& YOUTHS' ULSTERS, MEN'S Do. UMBRELLAS, RUGS, "• TRAVELLING BAGS, PORTMANTEAUX, &c, Sec, &C. riARGO & -\/f CXT AI G, QUEEN-STREET, Next E. Waters, Confectione.r. IS it anything like common sense to go and spend your Money in Slop Clothing1, when you can go to the City Clothing Mart, as, Queen-street, and Buy a Whole Suit of well made Clothes for 275., consisting of a good Black Coat/and, splendid Tweed Trousers and Vest ?/ SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., THURSDAY, MARCH 28, At Two o'clock, BOOKS! BOOKS!! BOOKS!!! THE subscribers will sell by public auction, at the Mart, Fort-street, on Thurs day, 38th March, at 2 o'clock, ABOUT 800 VOLUMES BOOKS, Theology, Science, History, Fiction, &c, comprising— Encyclopaedia Brittanica. 24 volums; Smol lett's History of England, 16 yols.; Travellers* Library, 25 vols. ; ' Universal Biography, Waverly Novels, Dickens' Works, Hogarth. Christian Age, Life of Livingstone, All Round the World, Thier"s History of the Consulate and Empire, History of India, Josephus, History of the Reformation, Sermons by Gurney, Alford, Hare, Hook, Suckle, Goulbourne, Blencowe, Saddler, Sullivan, Robertson, Bull, Goode, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT ARTHUR'S MART. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND t EFFECTS A iiarge Assortment, great Variety, English and Manufactory, Walnut, Mahogany, Cedar, Rimu and Kauri, Parlour. Dining-room, Bed room, and Kitchen ; Earthenware, Dinner Service, &c, Tinware, Pictures, Boots, Clothing, 2 Handsome Walnut Pianos, 1 Harmonium, Watches, Clocks. Also, at 1.30 p.m. . A Small Select Library, a number jof Musical Works, &c, an F.lectro-magnetic Machine, or the best construction. R. ARTHUR, Salesman and Auctioneer. TUESDAY, APRIL 2. BY ORDER OF THE LIQUIDATOR. RED QUEEN G.M. CO.'S MINE, THAMES. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Tuesday, 2nd April, at 12 o'clock, The Lease of the Red Queen Gold Mining Company's Ground, Thames Goldfield. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. - TO-MORROW, 1.30 p.m. LIBRARY! LIBRARY! TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. A SMALL SELECT LIBRARY of Medical, Scientific, Theological, and other Works; Shakespeare's Works, illustrated; Good Words, LiesureHour, Sunday at Home, Lectures to Young Men, Electro-magnetic Machine, of the best construction. R. ARTHUR Auctioneer ■ FRIDAY, MARCH 29~ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. WALNUT PIANOFORTE. HANDSOME CLOCK, &c, &c. THE subscribers will sell at their Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 29th instant, at 12 o'clock, A General Assortment of Useful Household Furniture, &c, &c. * Also, A Valuable Walnut Pianoforte (3 pedals) Handsome 14-day Gilt and Ormulu Clock. (under shade). SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers ,