"SIR GILBERT LEIGH."

The colonial edition of Mr Rees's-novel, "Sir Gilbert Leigh," has been looked for with considerable interest by a large number of subscribers. It says a good deal for Mr Rees's popularity, and the estimate of his abilities entertained by those who have had the advantage of acquaintance with him personally, that in these days of cheap literature a substantial subscribers' roll was obtained at half-a guinea. His fluency as a public speaker and remarkable command of language, his vivid imagination, his natural enthu siasm, his strong love of manly games and adventure, were well known, and no little curiosity was felt to see how these traits of character would be impressed on the leaves of fancy. The colonial library, too, is scarcely so large that a novel of the preten tions of " Sir Gilbert Leigh" can pass unnoticed on our bookshelves, and we, perhaps, owe an apology to the author and our readers for so long neglecting the work which, through the courtesy of Messrs Champtaloup and Cooper, stationers, of Queen-street, was early placed at our disposal. Those who have expected to find in Sir Gilbert Leigh the broad reflection of Mr Rees's mind, his personal sympathies and antipathies, will not be disappointed. Indeed, the weak point which presents itself most prominently to the critic is the want of that talent—of which some men of great literary ability have given such re markable examples—of losing the author's identity in the genius of his creation. Tho writer, leaving the thread of his story, continually breaks out into per sonal reflections and opinions. Allowable sometimes, perhaps, it becomes exceed ingly prosy to wade through a severe moral lesson after every remarkable passage of the hero's caw* s ail<* if some "judicious Mend had run through the book before publication, he niiyht have saved the reader the risk of a number of random jumps,which are always damaging to the interest and connection of a novel. In laying the foundation of his book, Mr Rees has apparently made the question of plot a minor consideration, trust ing mainly to his incidents and pictures for the success of Iris narrative. In this he is not without distinguished precedents, among which several of Dickens's works at once suggest themselves. Sir Gilbert, the hero, is palpably convicted falsely of a crime, in order to land him amid the stirring scenes of Victorian life in 1552; he is supplied with a pretext for yisiting India, for the express purpose of introducing the reader to the horrors and excitement of the mutiny ; and he is fired with an over-mastering spirit of revenge with the object of shewing the sinfulness of that passion, and of fur nishingsundry texts for a numberof piously disposed people who meet him in his travels, and finally lead him to repentance and forgiveness. It may be inferred from the outline we have given that, although the plot is not intricate, and but little pains has been taken to elaborate it, yet the ground traversed in its development affords a limitless field for the pen of the romancer. The opening chapters give one or two quiet pictures of Australian every day life—the minister in his study, the Melbourne cricket field, and University sport. Shortly afterwards we are brought into more stirring surroundings ; the excitements of the gold-fever, of bush-rang ing adventure, and bush perils. The " Overseer's story," in which an old station hand narrates his adventures with Black Jack and his bushranging gang, is one of the most exciting in the book, although— and this appears to be a prevalent error throughout the novel—the climax is carried ont ad absurdum. The feats of prowess performed by Mayne Reid and Fennimoie Cooper's heroes pale before those performed by Hodges, Denis Markham, and Ned Brenton. Mr Rees, like Mayne Reid, too, sacrifices a good deal of his effect in his desire to instruct, and ventilate certain political views—only that instead of very elaborate and dreary descriptions of the natural products of the American praries or South African bush (not forgetting the botanical names in Latin) we have in Sir Gilbert Leigh many religious perorations which, however good, •will, we fear, hardly be appreciated at their true worth by the average novel reader. The pathetic story of the two children lost in the bash will always find a tender spot in the hearts of its readers. Indeed, when we light upon these choice descriptive pas sages in which the author excels, we feel inclined to forgive him all other shortcom ings, even such an introduction as this to his little heroes :—

She told in childish words and broken sentences how Bully had misconducted himself in the Sunday-school only. the Sunday before. Bully was a bad boy, Pet said, and when the teacher was giving out the hymn " Shall we gather at the river, Where bright angels' feet have trod," he had done a very wicked thing. The second verse of that hymn, as everybody knew, at least that was little Pet's belief, ran thus :—

'• On the margin of the river, Washing up its silver spray;" and as the teacher was giving out this, he had iust finished the recond line— " Washing up its silver spray, when Bully, in a very loud voice, said, No, that ain't it. It ain't spray, its spoons." Ralph laughed, much to Pet's horror. " Well, said Ralph, " did he get punished?' " Oh," said the little maid, " that was not all," and she proceeded to tell how Tommy Puncan was called up to say " Our Father," when Bully ■who had quarrelled with him before school, was heard audibly, as Tommy Duncan said " Thy Kingdom come," to ejaculate, "Til kingdom come you, you young beggar, outside."

This is neither very funny, very elegant, nor instructive. As we have said, however, the heautifnl story of the little ones wandering helplessly through the trackless forest, and the touching account of their death from that terrible scourge diphtheria, atones for the namby pamby way in which they are first brought under the notice of the reader.

One of the objects which the author has kept in view, and -worked out very successfully, is the picturing of Australian ecenery and life. Denis Markham {Sir Gil bert under an assumed name) after his trans portation escapes by the connivance of the officer in charge of the convicts, when the vessel reaches Sydney Harbour,?and devotes himself to the pursuits current in colonies, acquiring -wealth rapidly by means familiar to every colonist. Here is one of those graphic sketches in which the book happily abounds :—

To those who have never witnessed an Austra lian sunset, a fair description of the sky and clouds would appear extravagant. The pale blue melting away into infinite azure, the rolling banks of golden and amber clouds which, like reefs and islands of fire, studded the illimitable ocean to its distant horizon ; the long rays of light which shot oat from the unf een sun to all quarters of the heavens, all aided in producing a picture which those who, upon the vast plains of Australia, have once seen it, will never forget. The air was redolent with the odours floating lazily from the flowering gums and from a small group of wattle-trees, The scene was not still or lonely. Near the back of a lake, whose placid surface blushed rosy red beneath the tinted clouds, stood three bullock-draya already covered with tarpaulins for the night. At a little distance from the drays, but by the waters edge, was a large flock of sheep, which must have numbered many thousands. Two or three Bhepherds busily gathered dead wood from beneath the timber which fringed a part of the lako, and were placing it in heaps at different spots around the flock. The teams of bullocks had been unyoked and hobbled, and were now scattered at some little distance from the camp, cropping the plentiful grass with a tnsk appetite, and at every movement filling th"> air with tinkling melody from the many-toned bells slung around their necks. A large fire was already lit near one of the drays, and on it the cook was just placing an iron pot for tea, while another man was unpacking from a large wooden chest a goodly array of dampers, mutton and cake, tin ! pannikins, plates and knives ; while two or three more lazily hobbled their horses, already unsaddled. Dennis Markham and the American were walking by the side of the lake, watching the dyino: tints of the sunset on the still surface. One who seemed to be a leader among the party was carefully tethering a very fine black mare, which was eagerly devouring a few handfulls of oats from the bottom of a bag. At length the glory of the western clouds oofiran to fade. The stars, one by one, came out pale and still upon the evening aky, the flush faded from the surface of the lake, the tinkle of the bullock-bells grew mellow and soft as their bearers wandered farther and farther from the camp, the men, Jin answer to the summons of the cook, clustered round the

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fire and ate and drank as men who have done a hard day's work.

The journey to India is undertaken with the object of" finding a missionary named Hilditch, who has in his possession a con fession signed by the real perpetrator of the forgery, for which Sir Gilbert was wrong fully convicted. The incidents of the mutiny arc tragic and marvellous enough. Mr Rees's faith in the invincibility of Englishmen is perfectly inexhaustible. _ A dozen or so well-armed, are, in his opinion, a match for a whole regiment of dark-skins; avid the manner in which his heroes polished off Sepoys must have been as disheartening to rebel soldiery as it is gratifying to our national vanity. Sir Gilbert and his American friend Ned Brenton not only find Hilditch and the miss ing paper, but are the means of rescuing two noble ladies, daughters of a ducal house, who were surprised at an up-country station by the sudden outburst of the mutiny. The event is the means of promoting a pretty little love-story, which further illustrates the stormy course of true affection. In his devotion through the mutiny and the subsequent horrors of v, fire at sea, Ned well earns his bride, but whether he actually receives her, and the manner in which the aristocratic objections of a haughty parentage are overcome, is left to inference and conjecture. The book finishes somewhat inartistically. An author who has created a bond of sympathy between his reader and the chief personages to whom he has introduced him, owes it as a duty to give some outline of their after career, even at the risk of the stereotyped marrying and givingin marriage. We can imagine Mr Rees's lady friends in the light of accusing angels, demanding to know how Sir Gilbert met Isabel Stuart ; how Ned became reconciled to Lady Beatrice; and Avhat became of that aristocratic damsel horself- F.vpt, Ralph Onslow and the ffood parson, whose sermons have become rather a bore, deserved a more ceremonious dis missal ; and if the book is to take a permanent place in the catalogue of light literature, a chapter or two may yet be added to gratify a not unnatural nor unflattering curiosity. Our limited space has precluded us from deal ing with the Avorkso fully as we desired, but we have much pleasure in recommending our readers to obtain the book and judge for themselves. We have doubts abcit the popularity of this intermingling of politics and religion under the garb of fiction, and think Mr Rees has made too great sacrifices of profit to principle. The tone of the book is unexceptionable ; its lessons such as may be profitably perused by readers of any age or sex. We trust that the colonial public will give it that support which every effort to improve or increase our literature should receive.

In an appendix, Mr Rees introduces a short sketch of the life and labours of Sir George Grey. He has been allowed accesy to unpublished documents, which throw a good deal of light on the ex-Governor's difficulties at the Cape ; aud awards him a well-merited, although long-denied, meed of praise for his prompt action on the out break of the Indian mutiny. Mr Rees, it is needless to say, displays that strong admiration for Sir George Grey which has distinguished his public utterances, and the tribute which he pays to his services will at this time be specially appreciated.

CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION

A crowded house last night at the Albert Hall testified by continual applause its appreciation of the very richly coloured and magnificent views of the River Thames. Nearly all Englishmen have an extra ordinary liking for the grand old river, and perhaps this accounts for the fact that the Albert Hall was crowded last night, a very great proportion of the audience were ladies. The views of Oxford, The 'Varsity Barge, and the 'Varsity Eight were particularly appreciated, as also the beautiful pictures of Sonning, Pangbourne, and Henley. To-night a very attractive programme is offered, including leading Scotch scenery, and AYhat is perhaps of more interest to Auckland people who have not travelled South, there will be given views of New Zealand cities, shewing the progress made in this colony during the last 20 years. Of Dunedin there are a great number of scenes, including three panoramic views of the city, the race course, Botanical Gardens, public buildings, schools, banks, &c, of 1878. Christchurch is also well illustrated, as well as Nelson, Invercargill, Wellington, with as many views of Auckland as our local photographer* have had time to prepare. One of Epsom is as pretty a landscape view as could be shewn. There will no doubt be a large attendance to-night, as the public may not again have an opportunity of viewing the scenery of New Zealand.

NEW ZEALAND UNIVERSITY YESTER DAY.

The Senate met at 2 p.m. yesterday. It was resolved that Mrß. H. Power should not receive the amount offered for the Bowen Prize, or be entered on the University books as having kept two years. A number of motions were also passed, with a view to the proper concealment of examination papers. On the motion of Mr Bruce, it was resolved that candidates notifying their intention to be examined in any optional subject of the B.A. examination shall pay a deposit of £5, to be returned when they present themselves for examination, but otherwise shall be forfeited. The Senate conferred the degree of M.A. on Mr P. S. Hay, B.A. This was all the business. THIS DAY. The Senate of the New Zealand University met at the Museum this morning, and immedia tely went into committee to consider the schedules of prospective examinations. The sitting was continued throughout the day with the exception of a short adiourntnent between one and two.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

EUSSELL, this day. Arrivals: Taupo, lona, Ruby, and Christina. The Taupo sails at 5 p.m. Passengers :— Messrs Hood,- King, Mrs King, and others. Sailed :—Mariner, and Spitfire.

COROMANDEL, this day. REQUISITION TO MR G. M. McLEOD.

A large and influential requisition to Mr George McLeod is being signed, requesting him to become a candidate for the County Council in place of Mr R. Coupland resigned. The New Golden Pah has cut a leader eighteen inches wide. The stone is full of base metal. They expect to cut the lode proper in a day or two.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

CHRISTCHURCH,

this day.

Twenty-three City water supply schemes were read by the City Council. They pro pose to obtain water from the following sources :—Four from artesian wells ; seven from the river Waimakariri; seven from Heathcote; three from the Avon; one from Okuru ; one from Hawkins. TRAMWAYS.

The tramway scheme between Christ church and suburbs promises to be a success. The suburban municipalities and local Boards guarantee the Company 21 years' lease, and the City Council are favourable to granting a 14 years' lease.

LYTTELTON, this day.

ARRTVAL OF THE LOCH CREE.

Hie barque Loch Ciee, under charter to the New Zealand Shipping Company, arrived from London after a passage of 82 days from Lizard Point to the anchorage, and 79 days from land to laud. She brings six passengers and 15 Government immi grants, all well.

DUNEDIN,

this day.

JONES' CASE. In Jones' case the Judge upheld the de murrer to the plea, audthe case was ad journed till to-morrow, to allow defendant time to plead over.

CITY ASSESSMENT COURT.

(Before R. C. Barstow Esq., R.M. Mr Lodge, clerk.) valuer's objection list.

Mr Phillips, Town Clerk, and Mr Henry G. Wade, valuer, represented the City Council. ■ The majority of cases on the list had either" been arranged or trifling reductions made by agreement, and were undefended.

REDUCTIONS

Henry Brett arranged £100; William Brownhill, to £28 ; C. Burtou, to £145 do. £175 ; Andiew Craig, to £35 ; William H. Dampier, £45 ; Edward Darby, £120 ; B. J. Davency, £50 ;■ John Davies, £10; J. Dilworth. £150 ;A. B. Donald, £215; G. Gledhill, £120 ; George Jobson, £5; G. Johnstone, £140 ; C. Joynt, £21; John Lamb, £12; John Leek, £210; S. H. Matthews, £30 ; John Menzies, to £450 ; L. H. Neumegen, £45 ; M. Oldham, £40; Samuel Parker, £65; William Rattray, £40 ; William Swanson, £35 do £35; T. G. Tantou, £160; St. Thomas' Church, £10. DISPUTED CASES. Bank of New Zealand ; objections signed by Mr Kissling. (1203-4) £950. No appear ance. Valuation confirmed.

HJCeorge John Baston (717, 757, 2408). Defendant contended that two should be struck off, for reasons assigned, and assess ment reduced from £46 to £36. The property is situated in Abcrcrombie-street. Mr Wade described the allotments and considered them worth £246, and the cottages and shops brought in a consider able income. Assessment confirmed. 2408, Vincent-street, ' house and allotment, reduced from £52 to £42.

Arthur Bettany (3149) rated at £30 ; hou«e and shop, Pousonby-road. Mr Bettany said he had a lease of the property, and was prepared to let it at 12s. .or sell the lease for £200. He wished the amount of assessment reduced to £20. Mr Wade thought the assessment was fair.f

Reduced to £25. John Buckley, property reduced from £45 to £38.

Wm. E. Bolland. Mr T. Buddie objector. The property had been sold, but the transfer not registered. Not entertained. Wm. Cameron, allotment reduced from £35 to £30.

HARBOUR BOARD CASES.

Christopher A. Harris (3225-9), rated at £200.

Mr A. E. Whitaker appeared fo.i Mr Harris, and objected, as the property was outside the city boundary, and put in the Gazette of 1871 and Municipal Corporations Act, which gives the boundaries of the city. The reclamation works had taken place since, and were without the boundary, and not liable to be rated.

Mr J. B. Russell appeared for Captain Daldy and the Harbour Board. Christopher A. Harris deposed that he was the lessee of certain Harbour Board Endowments. He knew the boundaries, and the reclamation works were outside those, as proclaimed in the Gazette (plan produced. They were below high-water mark; the land alongside was actually under water.

To Mr Russell : The Harbour Board pro perty commenced at high water mark. Ho could not say that he was fully competent to point out the boundaries of the city. William C. Daldy deposed that he was acquainted with the boundaries of the Wai temata Harbour, and the Crown Grant (produced) he received as Chairman of the Board. He knew the boundaries in 1867. The lands in question were below high water mark.

To Mr Russell: The landnowsought to be rated was outside the city, the surface where the water flowed is now dry. Mr Whitaker said he considered that he had shewn that the land was outside the boundaries, and it would now be for the City Council to shew that the land was within their boundaries, and liable to be rated.

With respect to the second objection of Mr Harris, Mr Russell said he should offer no objection. His Worship said that if the counsel could shew that the land had been legally added to the city, the Court would be satis fied.

Mr Russell failed to shew that such legal addition had been made.

His Worship ruled that the land was not within the limits of the city, and therefore not liable to be rated.

Mr Russell said he would not proceed with the other cases.

On the application of Mr Whitaker, costs, £3 3s, were allowed.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's Quotations— Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £23 15s. National Bank—Buyers, 72s 6d. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 503 3d. South British Insurance—Sellers, 793. Union Insurance—Sellers, 153 Gd. New Zealand Insurance.—Sellers, 95a. N.Z. Loan (new issue)— Buyers, 10s. Guthrie & Larnach Co.—Sellers, 47s 6d. Auckland Timber Co.—Buyers, 50s. Union Sash & Door Co.—(sospaidup.)£s7s.6d ; buyers, £5 ss. Moanatairi—6ls, 653; Sellers. 60s. A lburnia—Sellers, 565. Tokatea—Buyer]. ss. Union Beach—2ls ; Buyers, 20s; Sellers, 20s. Kurai.ui Hill-Sellers, 10s. i Bismarck—Sellers. 8s 6d. JOSBHH NEWMAN, Chairman.

EVENING STAR TUESDAY, MAR€H IS



The value ot coke us a iiiei, and as a means of economy of coal, is not appreciated sufficiently. A'mixed fuel of coal and coke is invaluable for the ordinary purposes of heating, and still more for those cooking and raising steam, as it absorbs ,he smoke 01 inflammable gases given off by coal during combustion, and renders the fire brighter,clearer, and hotter.- This is much more apparent where our local coals are used; indeed, owing to the rapidity of burning, some of these threaten to go out of consumption altogether. -Coke supplies exactly that which these coals lack—body and resistance. Every householder should buy coals and coke at the same time, and, if convenient, mix them ; smaller bills and greater satisfaction will be the result. The price of coke is advertised elsewhere— [AdvT.l Mothers "• You need not sew from morn ing till night to keep your children tidy, an hour or two a day with one of the genuine Singer's World Renowned Sewing Machines will accomplish all the sewing for a large family. They are the Very Best Machines for"fattuily use, and will run for years without getting out of order, at the same time exceeding in Speed as well as in Action any other machine. MESSRS HOLLOWAY, GaKLICK AND CRANWELL are now" the Agents for these Machines, and are selling them at Reduced prices for Cash. They also keep the Largest Stock of Carpets, Floor Cloths, and Household Furniture in the Province, besides Drapery, Millinery, and Men's and Boys' Clothing. A lot of New Carpets, Oil Canvas, and Floor Cloth just opened. Bedding of every description in Stock. Goods delivered free to all parts of the town by Hollow AY Garlick and Cranwell, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland. —jAVT].



THE Banks and Braes of BONNIE SCOTLAND !-TO-NIGHT! _ WANTED Known, St. Patrick's Day, " Ladies deeply fringed Green Scarves, only Is.; Boys' Handsome Green d«., 9d ; Boys Handsome Green Belts, 9d -W. H. Dampier Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-straet. ANTED, at once, for Army and Navy Hotel, two General Servants.—Apply o night. WANTED to Let, a Shop in the most central part of Queen-stieet.— Apply to W. J. Offer and Co., Bootmakers, Queen-street. ANTED, a Wheel-boy.—R. Laing, Picton-street. Ponsonby. - ANTED, an active Girl, one accus tomed to children. N. Campbell, Tailor, Q qeen-street. . WANTED, a Lad 'to make himself generally uselul.—Thames Hotal. ANTED, a v.irl to mind a baby, and be generally useful.-Mrs. Prohl, Kara ngahape Road, 3rd house from Belcher* Store. ANTED, a Servant; to sleep at home preferred.—Mrs. Edwards, Regent-st., Kyber Pass. , - ANTED, a strong Boy.—Apply at this ottlce.



WANTED, two Tailoresses and an Apprentice.—Apply Mr. Higgins, Tailor, Victoria-street. i ANTED, a Shingler.—Apply W. J. Mundy, Chapel-street. ANTED, a good Shoemaker for the coast; a single man preferred.—Apply to Katterns and Sheppard, Boot Upper Manu facturers, Elliott-street. R. A. SINDEN.—A Letter for you is lying in this'office. /GARDENER, Jobbing and Coutractor. \Jfc Girdens laid out. Estimates given. Re ferences if required.—Address, " W. Mclndoe, Post-office, Newmarket. ANTED, a Farm on Lease, 50 to 100 acres of really good land ; good house and buildings, within ten miles of Auckland.— Apply to Powell Symonds, Esq., the Lake, North Shore. feygj WANTED to Let, unfurnished, eight roomed House, or Furnished Apart ments, in Upper Queen-street, which will be vacant on the 24th March.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street Bast. mOB LACKSMITHS. —Wanted, a strong H Lad as —G. R. Burnett, Fcrt street. WANTED, a Light-weight, must be a good rider.—Apply at once Waitemata Hotel. T7S7" ANTED, a smart genteel young Man T y for service in a nobleman's family, a similar one for an institution of the highest class, Married Couple for gentleman's family, wages £75 per annum, hotel Housekeeper, Boys to milk, Ploughmen, Farm Labourers, Men to milk and garden, several Female Servants (town and country).—Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. WANTED, a single Man to attend to horses, cows, and garden.—B. Tonks. ANTED, a Needle Woman by the day.—Mrs. Belcher, Upper Queen-3treet. WANTED, a respectable Servant Girl, about 15, to assist with housework.—Mr Brown, Grocer, Ponsonby, near threa lamps. WANTED to Buy, 500 tons Firewood. Apply to F. Archard, Custom-house street. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Fitzroy Hotel, Wakefleld-street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Sloman. top of Graf ton Road, thirfi house below Wesleyan Chapel. ANTED 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 aU who study economy to try his Aerated Flour for bread, tea-cakes, scone?, pan cakes, and pastry, &c. Also, iiobley's Prepared Por ridge Meal for indigestion, and Robley's Superior Food for Infants and Invalids. Wholesale and Retail Manufactory, Grey-street, Auckland. WANTED, a General Servant; also, a Nursemaid. Reforence required.—For address apply Star office. ANTED to Let, a Blacksmith Shop, doint? a good business, with the use of tools, in Upper Symouds-street.—Apply to Mrs. A. Lorigan. ■ WANTED, the public to try American Venison and American Blue Berries, in lib. tins; cheap and wholesome. Sold by all Grocers. WANTED, a good General Servant in a small family ; must be a Protestant.— For address apply this office. ANTED, an Assistant for General Store.—R. D. L. Duffus, Waikato.— Apply, on Wednesday, at 211, Queen-street, Auckland. \XTERTHEIM Hand Machines at £4 10s, t T the best in the world; give 30s mor*e extras than other. If you see them you will be sure to purchase. —W. C. Dennes, Machine Depot, Queen-street. ANTED, a Billiardmarker and Bar man.—Apply by letter only, stating termsj and references.— W. Flood, Auckland Club. AN TED, immediately, a good General ? T Servant.—Mrs. G. Lewis, Jermyn-st.? WANTED, 3 or 4 Carpenters for Napier. Apply to W. Gil, Builder. WANTED, a Servant Girl, also a Boy about 15. —Apply at fence to Newton Hotel, Karangahape Road. WANTED to Sell, about 90 Superior Pictures, large size, only 6s 6d. or two for 12s, worth 10s each; 6 doz. Brittannia Metal Teapots, from 63 to 10s 6d each; Quinces, for making jam, 7 lbs. for Is; Magic Glove Cleaner, only 6d bottle; Fresh Salmon, lid tin ; Candles, i lbs. for 3s 6d; RimmePs Brown Windsor Soap, 2d a cake, 7 for Is; Preserved Ginger, 4a 6d jar. —H. Watts, Pitt-street. ANTED, a good General Servant; those without references need not apply. —W. Flood, 5, Exchange. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Batger, Graf ton Road. WANTED, for a Farm in Waikato, a Female Servant; dairy and family small; without good references do not apply. —3, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. WANTED to Let, in Parnell, a six rqomed Cottage, with every conve nience.—Richard Keals. ¥~ ANTED, a Carpenter, immediately ; also, an Errand Boy.—J. Field, Rutland Road, Parnell. WJT ANTED, Purchasers for all descrjp- TT 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, occasional Garden Work. Planting, Seed-sowing, &c, carefully done ; moderate terms.—Apply J.R.8., Star office. WHERE can you get the following articles at the same price ?—House. Shop, and Apartment to Let Papers, Id each; 5J gross 60 inch Tape Measures, Id; 71 gross Jet Dress Buttons, 3d dozen ; 10 gross Vest Buttons, 2d a dozen: 210 gross Shirt Buttons, Id gross; Super, ditto, 3d gross; Rimmel's Windsor Soap, 2 cakes for 3d; Handsome Butter Coolers, reduced to Is; Splendid Canary Seed, 6 lbs for 2s; Child ren's Velvet Trimmed Pork Pie Hats, 4d; Piping Cord, Is 6d lb ; Gum Tickets, Is a thousand; Is bottles of Red Hah? Oil for 9d; 57 gross Superior Black Braid, 5s a gross. Is6d the qr; 17 gross Cashmere ditto, or Is 6d the qr; Leather Parcel Tickets, Is a dozen; Ladies' Silk Scarves, 6d; 9 dozen Fancy Baskets, Is to 2s 6d; 8 dozen Seam less Gloves, 3 pair for Is ; 50 gross Wave Braid, 2s, or 3d dozen; 17 gross Superior ditto, 4s 6d, or 6d dozen; 107 cross Homespun Colored Braid. 2s 6d, or Is for 3 dozen; Wooden Knitting Needles, 3d pair; 8 dozen English Kits, Is, worth 2s; tjood White Hats, la; 140 gross Elastic, Is 6d gross; 12 gross Bright Key Rings, Is 6d gross ; 13 gross Watch Keys, 9d dozen; 8 dozen Beautiful Cherry Tooth Paste, 3d a bottle; 26 dozen Rack Combs, 3d to Is; 26 gross Clark's 2d reel of Black Cotton, Id each, or lOd dozen*, 11 gross Crochet Cotton. 2£d. or 2s a dozen; 21 dozen Hair Pads, 3d; 12i dozen Superior Hair Pads, 9d to Is; 14 dozen Dress Improvers, 6d to Is; fresh lot of Is. Spectacles; 30 dozen Boys' Hand-, some Belts, 6d to 9d each; 5 dozen Puff Boxes, with Puff, 9d; 4 dozen Youth's Coloured Soarves, 9d; White Opera Ties, 4d to 6d; more of the splendid 2s Tea, and 2s 6d mixed do; Enamelled Plates, 4d each; Sail Needles, 2d a dozen; lot of Children's Boots cheap ; Hair Sweeping Brooms, Is and Is 6d Shoe Brushes, 3 for 2s 6d: Apple Cases, 3d : Tea Chests, 3d ; Boys' Leather Satchels, 4d; Shakespeare, in 11 volumes, for 9s; iot of other bargains.—W.- H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. ANTED—Wanted to Sell (cheap), 22 kegs Nails, only 2dlb., 12s 6d per keg; 20 sacks of Haricot Beans, only 2d lb., 7 lbs. for Is • Pickling Onions, 9 lbs. for Is; Camp Oven Lids, 6d, 9d, and Is each; Scrubbing Brushes, 6d and 8d each; lot of Superior Vases cheap; Large Apples, 3d lb.; Small Apples, 7 lbs. for Is ; Clothes Pcs's, 4 dozen for Sd; Good Tea, 2s lb., 6 lbs for 11s; Fresh Mackerel, only 7d tin ; Old Canterbury Cheese, old 4d lb.; New Cheese, 6d ; Washing Powders, 6d dozen; Blue, 9d lb.; Good Scent, only id bottle; Spirit of Love Scent, 4d bottle; Government Disinfectant Powder, for taking away all smells, and for sick rooms, only 4d packet; Cups and Saucers, 6d and 7d; White and Gold Cups and Saucers. Is ; Jugs, 3s 6d per set • Hot-water Jugs, 6s 6d and 7s 6d set; White Stone Plates, 4d, sd, and 6d each; White Stone Dishes from Is 3d to 3s 6d; White Stone Vege table Dishes, 3s and 38 6d each, 5s 6d and 6s 6d a pair • a Beer Pump, with four taps, cost when new about £15, will be sold for 30s; Lady's White Poodle Dog, only 15s ; two Smoking Tables, 16s 6d each: White Washhand Basins, enly Is 8d ; Large Jugs and Basins, 63 6d; Small White Chambers, la 2d; Small Coloured Chambers, Is 6d ; Basins, 3d. 4d, sd, and 6d each; Carbolic Soap, 9d'a bar*—H. Watts, Pitt-street. ANTED, Working Men to know the Public Baths, (Hot, Cold, and Shower), will open the first week in March; charges 6d and Is. Those in want of Furniture can have every description of Household Requisites at cost price, or on weekly payments o make room to fit up the Baths.—Cheap Fur tara Mart, Victaria-streeb Bast. WANTED, Cash Purchasers to know that I sell at 'flown Prices, and supply superior articles, especially.Teas, my superlative mixture at 3s. per lb. is a treat. I have a good Family Tea at 2s; Refined Sugars from 4}d per lb. Coffee roasted and ground on the premises fresh daily. Try my Assam Tea, the best value in Auckland.—W. S. Collins, Family Grocer, Manukau Road. Parnell. W ANTED Kijown, that D. Goldib ia prepared to supply all kinds of Tlmutr and other Building Maerials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Bine Gum Laths, Shingles, &0., &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards Cus tom-house-stieet.



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 HaywardV, Upholsterer, foot of Grey-street, Auckland. Every attention to country orders. /CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION, \y ALBERT HALL. LAST NIGHTS ! LAST NIGHTS ! TO AUCKLAND CITIZENS ! Go and See THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF'SOUTHERN DISTRICTS!!! The Public Buildings of the Colony To-night! The Big Government Buildings at Wellington. " Dunedln Cup Winners."—See the Racecourse To-night! H.M.S. 'Dido' in Port Chalmers. The Dunedin Big Dredge ' Vulcan-Parent of the Auckland Dredge. Southern Scenes, which would cost large sums of money to go and view, may with ease and comfort be seen at ALBE HI HALL TO-NIGHT, together with the Grandeur of Scotland. HE LAND O' BURNS. r-Kj, mARANAKI, s.s., FOR liMWf|^^. SOUTHERN PORTS, r££ft£3F£3£Smi -\Yill positively leave Onehunga Wharf at ONE O'CLOCK p.m. TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), the 13th instant. Latest Train for Passengers, 11.55 a.m. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. O T. MAR K'S, EEMUERA, "A Social Gathering will be held in aid of the Sunday-school in the Newmarket Hall, on THURSDAY. 11th March. All interested in the welfare of the School are invited to attend. Tickets of admission, 2s; to be had at Messrs Jenkin's or Tait's, Newmarket. ALL Claims against Mr John Leahy are requested to be sent in immediately. All Debts due to the above are requested 'to be sent in at once.—John Leahy, Bootmaker, Church-street, Onehunga. "XIiCH HILL DISTRICT RATES. NOTICE. All Rates not paid by noon of MONDAY, the 18th, will be handed over to the Board's Solicitor for recovery, in order to prevent the subsidy on these rates from being lost to the District. E. W. MORRISON, Chairman. March 11,1878. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottaee. &c, thereon. For further particulars, apply to \ JOHN BUCHANAN, Shortland-street; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street. VICTORIA LODGE, 1.0. G.T. In consequence of the Church Soiree being fixed for Thursday, the members of the above Lodge will hold the Meeting TO-MORROW (Wednesday), 13th instant, instead of Thursday. JOHN STALLWORTHY, See. HA. C. B. S. — A.U C X L A N D « BRANCH. No. 81. A Meeting of St. Patrick's Day Celebration Committee will take place in the Hall TO MORROW (Wednesday) EVENING, at 8 o'clock. M. CONNOLLY. Secretary. GEORGE COMYN, Bachelor of , Medicine of the University of Dublin, re siding at Kawa Kawa, Bay of Islands, do hereby give notice that I intend to apply, on the 11th April next, to have my name placed on the Register of Medical Practitioners in the Colony of New Zealand; and I have this day deposited with the Registrai.at Auckland, the evidence in terms of " The Medical Practitioners' Act. 1861." LOST, on Saturday night, a Lady's Silver Watch and Chain, between at. Stephen's Point, Parnell, and Carlton Gore Road.—Finder will be rewarded on returning it to this office. A GRICULTURAL RISKS. THE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY Is prepared to INSURE against FIRE— Agricultural Risks, Grain in Stook or Stack, and Steam Threshing Machines travelling from place to place. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, • Manager, Auckland Branch. QCOTCH SCENES! Scotch Scenes !— »J Albert Hall. To-night I , C~OROMANDEL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. I hereby notify that it is the intention of [tho Coromandel District Board to meet on Wednes day, the 27th day of March, 1878, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of making a Rate of One Shilling (Is) in the Pound upon the Values of the Rateable Property, as appearing on the Valu ation Roil now in force.Sfor the period commenc ing on the Ist day of July, 1877, and ending on the 30th day of March, 1878. This Rate to bo payable in one sum, on the Ist day of April, 188. at the office of the District Board, Kapanga Chambers, Coromandel, where the Rate-book now lies open for inspection of the Ratepayers. Dated, at Coromandel, thiß 7th day of March, 1878# P. TIERNEY, Chairman. PONSONBY BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL. The ANNIVERSARY SERMONS in connec tion with the above Sunday-school will be Preached on SUNDAY NEXT, March 17th. In the Afternoon, by the Rev. Allan Webb ; in the Evening, by the Rev. Collections, in aid of the School Funds, at the Close of each Service. OK TUESDAY, MARCH 19, • the ANNUAL TEA-MEETING will be held, in the School Building; after which Singing will be rendered by the Choir, and Addresses jriven by the Revs. Dutton, Runciman, R, Taylor ; Mr. F. Larkins, and other friends. Tea on the table at half-past six. Admission : is. 6d. AQUATIC SPORTS, AT THE AUCKLAND SALT WATER BATHS, On SATURDAY next, 10th inst. SWIMMING AND DIVING MATCHES Will be Held (Weather Permitting), To commence at 2 p.m. sharp. Ist Race.—Boys under 18 years ; 300 feet. 2nd Race. —Boys under 16 years ; 400 feet. 3rd Race.—Boys under 9 years; 100 feet. 4th.—Diving for Plate; all ages. sth.—Longest Dive; all ages. 6th.—Swimming Match ; all ages; 500 feet, 7th.—Longest Dive; under 16 years. Bth.—Undressing in the Water, and bringing clothes ashore; open to all comers. DreßS—Shirt, trousers, socks, and waist belt. In each event, three to start, or no race. Prizes and conditions to be made known at the time of entry. Swimmers will be handicapped at the discre tion of the Judge or the Proprietor of the Baths. ■ Price of Admission to the Sports, SIXPENCE. N.B.—The Baths will be Closed to all Bathers during the progress of the Sports. mHE PRIZES won at the late Amateur J Athletic Meeting will he presented on THURSDAY EVENING, at the Thames Hotel, at 8 p.m. ALFRED KING, Hon. Sec. TRAYED, into Mr. Glover's garden, Symonds-street.—Owner can obtain the same by giving description, and paying ex panses^ LOST; between Auckland and Parnell, part of a Lady's Ear-ring, set with. dia mond.—Finder will receive 10s reward on returning same to this office. U C X LAND LA DIE S' BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. The TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL MEETING of the Auckland Lames' Benevolent Society will be held in the Lecture Room of the Young Men's Christian Association, on FRIDAY EVENING, 15th April. The chair will be taken at half-past seven o'clock, by His Hono ■ Judgb: GILLIHS.



"¥XTATERWOIiTCS TURNCOCK. Town Clerk's (juice. March -1.1878. The City Council will receive applications until noon of WEDNESDAY, 13th instant, for the services of a Competent Tradesman as TURNCOCK in charge of the Waterworks. Salary at the rate of £3 10s per week. Appli cants canvassing members of the Council will be disqualified. Testimonials to accompany applications. Further particulars on applica- P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk UNIORC L E R K. . Town Clerk's Office, March 4,1878. The City Council will receive applications until noon of WKDNESU^. - r. 13th instant, for a JUNIOR CLERK; must wi.i •■ a Good Hand, and be used to Office Work. Vir.i ulorywillbe at the rate of £100 per annum. ' : tiier parti culars on application. Candidates > uvassing members of Council will be disqualified. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. A N f~E~D X N O WN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, [. AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCKD in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L, H. NEUMKGBN, Auckland Loan Oflice, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of way. i? li\ t0 £I°oo LENT, on Building Society d&lv principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. FOR SALE, in Syraonds-street. a large Dwelling-house, with freehold allotment, G6 x 330 feet. Price, £450. Terms very easy.— S. "Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. ; GROCERY Busiuess For Sale ; a very profitable little business, doing a goo 1 return. Rent low ; expenses very light ; business mostly cash. Capital required, from £200 to £100.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. £}i)A i\ —HOUSK of 6 rooms-, wash-house 3w &rt\f, with copper, coal-hole, range,&c., good well, allotment 66 x 1086, fenced and planted, 25 minutes from Post-offlce.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-atreet. &?OCkflt — 24 ACRBS GOOD LAND, 7 acres o&rW«/\/. 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. ifC*! ACRE FARM, 17 miles from JL 93 JSL 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. mo BE LET, at Devonport, the Resi -3 dence lately occupied by W. P. Feather stone, Esq.—Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort-street. npO LET, a four-roomed Cottage in Par i nell; also, large piece of ground and good well. —Mr. Wood, Butcher, Parnell. O SALE, several Building Allotments at Glengarry, Ponsonby, the property of Mr. Walter McCaul, Nos. 10,11, 19, 33, 35, 45, 78, 87, and several others.—Apply to H. J. Syms, agent, No. 1?. Wakefield-street. FOR SALE, 5-roomed House, nearly new, and large allotment in Ponsonby. £20 cash; balance as agreed upon. Good op portunity for any person desiring a home upon easy terms.—B. Tanner, agent, as above. 7¥q7w\ —FOR SALE, Substantially 3&O" "" "• built Cottape 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. ftnor; —FOR SALE, Farm of 156 acres, dt^/^O«'. partly improved, 50 acres bush, House of 3 rooms, &c, 20 miles from Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, a 5-roomed Cottage in Princes street; two 3-roomed Cottages inSymonds street; mrgnificent Villa Residence near Govern ment House.—Apply Hatswell, Grocer, opposite Northern Club. TO, BE LET, a convenient family Residence of seven rooms, commanding a beautiful view, having water'laid on and stable attached; situated within a stone's throw of Ponsonby Hall.—Apply at this office. ■-■'*«*' FOR SALE, Cottage and Allotment, with 35 feet frontage to Carl ton Gore Road, with a depth of 132 feet, for the sum of £120 cash.—Apply to Mrs. Allison, on the premises. -M FOR SALE, a bargain, a Brace Muzzle loading Double-barrelled Guns, in case complete, by the celebrated Moore and Wood ward, of St. James-street, London ; cost £90. Present price, £40. On view at Mr. L. Neume gen's, Queen-street. TO LET, The Deanery, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell—House often rooms, coach louse, stable, outhouses, and about one acre of land.—Apply to R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. "AIKATO Land For Sale.—lso acres near Harapepe for £155. 50 acres near Taupiri for £55. First-class quality.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. 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 six-roomed House. —Apply to Mr. Barnes. Karangahaoe Road, New ton. TO LET, near the residence of Mr. Erringtqn, on the Great North Road, a comfortable six-roomed House, in good repair, "with cupboards, dresser in kitchen, oven, water laid on and good well. Rent, 12s.—Apply to R. Downey, on the premises. GO to Albert Hall to-night, and see the Grandeur of the World in two hours and a-half. mO PAINTERS. Tenders for Painting the exterior of Harbour View House, Shortland-street, will be received ;ill Friday, 15th instant, at 12 o'clock. Tenders to be sent to Potter & Co., Durham-street, where pecifications may be seen. nn O GASFITTERS. Tenders will be received for Additions and Alterations to Gasfittings for the Working Men's Club up till 11 o'clock on WEDNESDAY, the 14th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. For particulars apply to MR. JAS. COOK, Wyndham and Albert-streets. m O SCORIA M ASON S. Tenders will be received, until noon of the 16th instant, for Scoria Foundations in Pitt street. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. m op A~~i n re r s. Tenders will be received, until noon of the 16th instant, for Painting the Front of the National Bank. R. KEALS & SON. Architects. mO LOVERS OF THE CUE. T. E. EVANS wishes to draw their attention to his New Billiard Boom at the Criterion Hotel, Hobson-street, where they will find All cock's latest, with attention, civility, and accommodation. mO BUILDERS. Tenders are required for the Erection of a Wesley an Church, Pukekohe. Plans to be seen at my office, Queen-street, up to the 16th instant; and at Mr. John Allen's, Pukekohe, till the 25th instant. Tenders to be addressed to the Chairman of the Building Committee. Pukekohe, on or before the 25th instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarilly aCCepte<L P.HERAPATH, Architect. mO CARTERS AND OTHERS. TO BE SOLD, a Good Waikato Business in the above line, with 1 Wharf Dray 1 Tip Dray 2 Sets Leading Harness 1 Set' Shaft Harness Chaff and Corn Crushers 2 Superior Draught Horses. £l£o-Cash. Apply to T. V. FITZPATRICK. Ngaruawahia. "XT EW MARKET HIGHWAY JX DISTRICT. Tenders are required for Draining Newmar ket-street. ' ~ ~.., Plans, &c may be seen at my office until THURSDAY, the 14th instant, when the Ten ders are to be delivered at 12 o'clock. F. G. CLAYTON, Chairman. m~O P A I N T £ R S. Tenders will be received until noon of SATUR DAY, the 16th instant, for Painting the Duke of Edinbugh Hotel, Panmure. Specifications to be seen at the Thistle Hotel, Queen-street GtO. BOWRING. \rchitect. GLASGOW !—To-night, at the Albert Hell.



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors' and Creditors' Act. 18713." and in the matter of the bank ruptcy of BEnNHABDTLAvraifd Nathan Go i.water. both of the City of Auckland, in the Provincial District of AuckJand, . in the Colony of New Zealand, lately trading in Co-partnership tinder the style or firm of "Levy & Go'dwater." Clo'hiers, Debtors. Notice is hereby given that it i? the intention of Bernhardt Levy and Nathan Goldwater, the above-named Debtoi-s, to apply to the above named Honorable Court, on Wednesday, the 27th day of March, 1878, at 11 o'clock in the fore noon, or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard in that behalf, for an Order o£ Immediate Discharge, under the provisions of the said Act. Dated at Auckland, this 12th day of March, 1878. EDWARD KING TYLER, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. Solicitor for the above-named Debtors. IN THE SUPREME COURT uF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of Malcolm Niccol, of the Gity of Auck land, in the Provincial District of Aiick land, and Colony of New Zealand, Pro duce Merchant, a Bankrupt, A General Meeting of tbe Creditors of the said Malcolm Niccol will be held at the Supreme Court. Building?, Auckland, on Wednesday, the twentieth day of March instant, at two o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of receiving my report, and if so resolved granting the said Malcolm Niccol an Order of Discharge. Dated this 11th day of March. 1878. J. B. POUNDS, Creditors' Trustee. Russell & Devoke, Solicitors, Auckland. mENDERS FOTTCATTLE SALE JL YARD.-S AT WESTERN SPRINGS. Tenders ■will be received up to 2.30 p.m. of "WEDNESDAY, the 13th instant, for Cattle Sale Yards, in terms of conditions and specifications ■which may be seen at this office. Tenders to be endorsed as above. The Council do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. P. A. PHILIPS,- Town Clerk. PLOUGHMA N.— Wanted j~f or~lhe country, a good hand as General Farm Labourer and Ploughman; married man with family preferred.—Apply to fcs. W. Hill, Fort street. WOTICE TO SCHOOL COMMITTEES. A-1 School Committees are requested to furnish the information as to Names, Sec, on the printed forma of Return forwarded to the late Com mittees for that purpose. VINCENT E. KIC?:, Secretary. PUBLIC LIBRARIES. Board of Education, Auckland, March 11, 1878. The sum £1025 7s. having been allottea'to this Board, under the provisj ona of " The Public Libraries Subsidies Act, 1577," for distribution among Public Libraries within the Auckland Proviucial District, this Board requests the Managers of Libraries to furnish, as soon as possible, the following information iv respect of their Libraries :— 1. Name of Library. 2. Amount of voluntary subscriptions actually received during the year 1877. 3. Copy of rules ani regulations, with scale of subscription ana othdr fees (if any). VINCENT E. RICE Secretary. "VTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING J3I COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that, in compliance with a requisition signed by Shareholders, re presenting not less than two-thirds of the shares of the above Company, an Extraordinary General Meeting of the above Company will he held, at the Office of the Company, No. 14,, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on FRIDAY, March 29th, 1878, at 3 p.m. Business: —First: To consider the general management of the Company's affairs. Second: To request the present Directors to resign, and elect new Directors. ' JOHN R. R ANDERSON, Manager, Auckland, 6th March, 1878. A UOiaAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of. Coke is now2os'per on, a,t.tt> Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 6t) bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. ■ E W I N G MA O H I N ES OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A' LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. K. Porter & Co.'s; entire stock of Sewingf Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, cony prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, " THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doors above Quick's- Stables. "VT O T I C E. All Persons having Pictures or other Goods at Mr. De Courcy's, Wakefield-street, please call for them within three days, or they will be sold. WORKING ME'N'S CLUB. ; The Committee having met with so much en couragement have decided to open about the middle of March. Members joining before then will have the privilege of attending the opening ceremony, which will be of a very interesting character. Rules and Cards of Membership— 10s, 6s, and 4s—are now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. Heslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria street; Mi. Cook, corner of Albert and Wynd ham-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell; any Member of Committee; or of W. Lepine Secretary. QPORTING pOWDEB! $ SPORTING POWDER ! The undersigned have FOR SALE, Curtis'S and Haevey's SPORTING POWDEB as under :— CANISTER, Nos. 2, 3, and i DIAMOND • ; DIAMOND, Nos. 2, 3, and 6. CRUICKSHANK & CO. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, March 12,1878. "XfEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER JLI CAN TILE 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-*fo BoaM of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, Managing Director. Auckland, March 7th, 1878. -pc r so is a l. To Auckland Advertisees. In order to be in a position to do full iustice to Auckland Advertisers, AN OFFICE OF THE ' "NORTHERN ADVOCATE - Has been permanently established in STICHBURFS BUILDINGS, Q V E E N"- STREET, AUCKLAND (Next Mr. Backland's Offices), Where Communications mey be addressed. LARGEST COUNTRY CIRCULATION. Lowest Advertising Rates. TT> USINESS FOR SALE. WANTED, to Disposed of a Good Business, now doing a paying trade, in a prosperous Township in the rising district of Poverty. To ■ a man with, a moderate capital (say 5500) this would be a safe investment. The stock at present is abbut (-2,00', but could be reduced to £l.oo'> dxiring the .present, month. For particulars apply to WM. Me ARTHUR & CO., Auckland ; . WM. ADAIR, Gisbotne.