POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before A. Beetham, Esq., J.P.) A DOMESTIC FOE.

A labouring man, unknown to the police, •was brought up on a charge of drunkenness and disorderly conduct last night in Hobson street. , , Prisoner had no recollection of the occur- Tip 11 (* A - Constable Menzies deposed that he heard a great noise in a house in Hobson-street, *hen open burst a door, and out rushed the prisoner in a state of frenzy, and ran after a number of children, swearing lie would spiflicate them. He did not understand t c term ; he believed it was not in any ot the dictionaries.

Fined 10s and costs. "HAPPY. John Mickles, alias Happy, was charged under the Vagrant Act, with exposing his ci- on yesterday in the Epsom Road. Prisoner said he had been drinking, and did not know what he did. Constable Colhs deposed that lie was standing under a tree, and saw prisoner in the road :he cautioned him, but as he pursued his offensive conduct, he took him into cn3tody." As prisoner had frequently been con victed since 1575, for similar offences, he was ordered to prison for six calender months.

This was all the business.

CITY COUNCIL.—THIS DAY.

The ordinary meeting of the City Council was held at 2 o'clock to-day.—Present : His the Mayor, Councillors Goldie, Dickson, Buchanan; Waddel, Fleming, Isaacs, Morton, Cosgrave, and Masefield.

CORRESPONDENCE.

The clerk announced that the bill of lading of wrought iron pipes fo: the whart* coming by the Mendoza had been received. Letter from G. Black, stating it was im possible to have earth - closets on his premises. Letter received, and referred to Public Works Committee.

Letter from Branston and Foster accpt ing tender for lighting town clock. Letter from E. Perkin's claiming £3 for bursting of water pipe, and 12s for breaking of windows. Letter received. Letter from W. C. Daldy requesting tem porary footpath in Fort-street, and improve ments opposite Mr Coombc's property. The Mayor suggested that the consider should be "postponed pending the result of negotiations between the Harbour Board and Council re reclamation. Referred back to Works Committee. Letter from Messrs Hesketh and Rich mond respecting Mr DornwelFs claim of £6.

Referred to Works Committee,

Letter from Mr J. Hughes, reporting in favour of erecting a fire-bell at the junction of T>rake and Wellesley-streets, from Hobson-street.

Deferred for two months. Letter from W. Martin, resigning his appointment under the Council. Letter received.

His Worship said the Council would all regret Mr Martin's resignation, as he was one of the best officers the Council had.

The Clerk was instructed to advertise for fresh applications, and on the motion of Councillor Buchanan, seconded by Coun cillor Isaacs, the Clerk was instructed to write to Mr Martin, expressing satisfaction with his services.

Letter from Melbourne Corporation stating that the local Insurance Companies almost wholly maintained the Fire Brigades except a fire-engine and plugs. The Companies had failed to get a bill passed to make the maintenance of the fire brigades a charge upon the city rates. The Corpor ation argued that the interest on capital invested in fire plugs, annual expenditure for their maintenance, added to cost of free bupply of water for fires, constituted an ample subsidy;' and further, if _ the city were to maintain a nre brigade which would render fires impossible, it would become a question whether the Insurance Companies were necessary or not. Letter received from Works Committee to prepare an estimate of capital represented by Corporation fire plugs, &c. THE CITY SURVEYOR'S REPLY.

The Town Clerk read the following reply by Mr Anderson, City Surveyor, in answer to Councillor Dickson's complaints :

" Auckland, 26th Feb., 1878. " The Mayor md Councillors. Gentlemen, —I have the honor to acknow ledge a copy of Councillor Dickson's state ment regarding the manner in which the City Works are conducted by me as your Surveyor, and to forward my reply thereto. I will not notice here the doubt in Councillor Dicksou's mind as to whether I am qualified to act as Civil Engineer, but will proceed at once to reply to the different charges contained in the statement. Napier-strekt.—The face walls of this culvert are as thick as others in the city with an equal height of embankment. The face walls were injured by a heavy flood, which occurred two days after the work was com pleted. The cause was the outlet culvert at the foot of Franklin Road being too small to discharge the flood of water as quick as it came ; consequently the water •was dammed back on to the Napier-street embankment, completely covering up the ends of the culvert, and saturating the whole base of embankment and behind face walls with water ; the heavy rain at same time washing the slope of embank ment in a scummy, liquid state over the face walls. The whole area of low ground between Napier-street and the Bay road was one sheet of water, and was flowing over the road into the Bay, about one foot in depth. I was on the spot at the time, and had the rain continued much longer, I believe a large portion of the embankment would have been washed into the harbour. No ordinary walling newly built could stand such a strain. A few yards of channelling on south side only was washed out where it turned down the slope of embankment; thpfe water rushing over the side of channelling at bend, washed the earth from uudeVyeath. On visiting the works next morning I observed the face walls had been injured, and were hanging over the plumb. I examined the work daily for some time afterwards, and saw the' embankment was gradually settling and pressing the already injured face walls further out. I then resolved to prop the face walls with timber, to keep the em bankment in its place until it settled, and ■when the summer season was well advanced to have the face walls repaired, and all made secure before another winter set in, which I considered the right thing to do, and which I have done, entirely indepen dent of Councillor Dickson's accusations. Had I been anxious to repair the injury done to hide it from the public, I would not have exercised any forethought or care for the future stability of the work, (which I have been accused of neglecting) but patche i it up as some might have done, regardless of future consequence?. I can bring evidence to prove that what 1 have done was my in tention from the first. In rebuilding the face walls, I have adopted the altered form on account of the side filling now being made in lower Hepburn-street, which is close on mouth of culvert, and ou north end, as theerabaakment is slipping on the bad bottom towards mouth of culvert. The walls might have been rebuilt as they origin all v were, had no alteration in the embank ment taken place. I may state that these face walls on all the culverts are only tem porary, and will require to be removed when it becomes necessary to extend the culverts for the purpose of widening the roads in the embankment. TL ey arc not, properly speak ing, meant as retaifnngwaila ; they are only Bft in length on each sida of culvert, with a low parapet over crown arch, and made prin cipally to protect the endi of culvert, and to keep any loose earth from falling into water channel. The cost of repairs, which have been made to the face walls, will be about .£2O, and as there was a reduction on the contract of £33 f> there is nothing very extraordinary i:i the

whole thing. The outlet culvert into Bay ■was not constructed by me. Provision is made in the Freeman's Bay contract, now advertised, for a larger culvert. With ward -to consolidating the embankment around the culvert, the line of walls of culvert is a proof that this was attended to, and refutes any mere statement, to the con tarv; the embankment was formed generally in the usual way, no priming nor ramming being done ;it is well known that it is cheaper to repair any slip or subsidence which may occur after the embankment is made, than go to a large expense in con solidating the earth when embankment is being formed ; this, I believe, is the system adopted on the Public Works of the colony. To consolidate the Auckland clays would require puddling, which would cost three times the ordinary price of earth work —no ashes have been wasted on the road as alleged ; repairs made only when necessary. Anglesea-street. —The embankment in this street has been made as high and as wide as the available width of road would permit, according to the plan adopted by the Council. The tenders for this work were called for 11^ two different ways ; and Councillor Dickson states that £300 might have been "saved by adopting the low line on embankment, as recommended by him,as a permanent level, and which the Council in my opinion were wise in rejecting". If I remember rightly, Councillor Dickson voted in favour of the large contract, which provided for cutting: Ponsonby-road past his own place, and which would have involved an expenditure of several hundred pounds more than the present works cost. The works in this street, in my opinion, are very creditably performed, and would be considered so by auy unprejudiced person who understands such works. The cracks referred to in the ends of culvert are nothing more than a. slight settlement, which may be found in any similar culvert carrying a load of that magnitude. No reference has been made to a small indent in centre of culvert walls caused by the weighty embankment coming over it, but which is not detrimental to its stability. I mention this, as it appears to have been overlooked. I confess Ido not understand the following clause' in Councillor Dickson's statement where he says that, " When it becomes necessary to widen the roadway, these face-walls will require to be pulled down and re-bnilt, and strong buttresses built to support them." When this becomes necessary, the present face-walls will be done away with and the culvert will require to be extended between 30 and 40 feet into private ground at both ends in order to get the full width of roadway and necessary slopes for em bankment, or immense retaining walls built on both sides of road the whole length of embankment. This is a matter, however, Avhicu has no connection with the present works, except that it proves my statement that these face walls are only temporary, and will be done away "with when altera tions of this nature become necessary. With regard to the statement that the street is too flat in centre, I may state Chat when the roads are completed permanently, the top of metal in centre of road will be 20 inches above water channels —a height, in my opinion, sufficient for ull purposes. With Jreference to the height of roads, I may here state that I understand I was accused of engineering the piece of road in Queen-street between Wyudham and Vic toria-streets, which was referred to as a sample of my knowledge of such works. I beg to state that I was not engineer for that piece of road, and have often stated that it should be lowered. Perhaps Mr Dickson will explain his reason for asking the carpenter the other day, who is putting up a fence on the sides of embankment in Anglesea-street, " not to make the roadway any wider than he could possibly help, and not to tell that he said so."

COLLINGWOOD-STREET. —The cutting of this street was done by the unemployed, the price fixed to be given to them was 8d for barrow work and Is for removal of earth per yard over two chains in length. The work was divided into seven sections ; these sections were all under wei at tho same time, with the exception of the one joining on to Wellington-street, the spare material of which was carted into Hepburn-street beyond what was required on the road. A portion of one of the centre sections was carted into a garden gully as mentioned, which was a saving of several pounds on the work; the earth was not required on the street, and to have taken it to Wellington street, as suggested by Councillor Dickson, would have cost at least 13 Gd per yard, beside the Wellington - street section going on at the same time, there was no way of getting out. There need be no fear of obtaining sufficient earth to complete the streets mentioned by Councillor Dick son, without carting it at an enormous expense, as suggested, from Sheridan and Colliugwood-streets up Wellington-street hill to Union and Nelson-street gullies. The whole of the earth cutting from Sheridan-street has been put into lower Hepburn-street, adjacent, at no extra cost to Sheridan-street works ; thereby forming two streets at single cost. It is by exercis ing such foresight in arranging cuttings and embankments with streets adjoining one another that money is saved, and unneces sary expense avoided by the unskilful and expensive method recommended by Coun cillor Dickson.

Pitt-street. —The cutting of this street was made for the purpose of obtaining earth to fill up the Market site. The section shews a cutting of about four feet at the junction of the Karangahape Hoad at Naval Hotel corner. Objections were raised to this cutting by Mr Markham, and I wi.s in structed not to make the cutting as shewn, as it could be made at some future time when the road was to be flushed. Con sequently the west side of the road had to be cut up above the level shewn ; Mr Maikham, and Mr Dempsey, the sub-con tractor for the work,will prove this. When Pitt-street, in conjunction with Hobson street, was kerbed and channelled, I recom mended the Mayor (Mr Tonka) to have it cut down. 'He visited the ground with me, and admitted that it would be an improve ment to cut it, but stated that on account of the public reeling regarding the cutting of Hobson-street, he would not then recom mend further expenditure in that locality. I.ORNE-STREET.—The kerbing on east side is the same height as it originally was, and will be found correct when the road is made up in centre. The levels of road will be found to be practically correct through out ; the curve on kerb towards Wellesley street, which I presume is the part referred to, is of no practical consequence, being made to accommodate the entrance to Odd fellow's Hall. The cess-pit referred to is in the right place under the present circumstances, and would be useless in any other position until the side of the rood is cut out. It is made to take the water from the present water course, and would not have done so if placed out of channel line as suggested. Water Channkls.—The water channel on the west side of Upper Hobson-street •was taken up and asphalted on account of the large quantity of sewage discharged into it, which; from the flat gradient, and want of water to flush it, lodged in the channel, which Councillor Dickson knows ; further, the Council have since agreed that this portion of Hobson-street should be drained, for the very reason I have alluded to. I admit that in several places the channel atones have sunk, and I believe you will find the same tiling in all channels where no regular inspector Was over then). I frequently condemned portions of the stones in -this work, ana stopped the workmen until hotter stones ..were procured; but I was not more than once a day on the works, and what may have been, done in my absence is difficult to discover after wards. This proves what I have repeatedly stated to this Council, than an Inspector should bo placed over all woiks_ where drainage, channelling, and metalling are being °donp. Look^ at the channel of the same street below Cook-street, laid by the same workmen. They- are very much better done, because an inspector was over them. . _, Vinckkt-Street. —Councillor Dickson

is quite correct in stating that I did not know it would be necesary to move the pipes to suit the footway in this street, and had the pipes been laid the same width from line of street, as they are ii other streets of same width they would have been clear of the water channel, but this wus not the case. I did not order the pipes to be moved as stated. I suggested totheturncockthat they should be moved clear of the water channel, and some days afterwards he informed me that Mr Errington had instructed him to move them further out. Waterworks—^Yhen these works were being prepared, Mr Goodall, who was then assisting Mr Errington, got from me the levels of all the streets in the city ; also a plan of the city, and I then stated that I would give any information regarding the sewers or any "other matter that might be required. I "also stated the same tiling to Mr Errington the first time I saw him. I also mentioned to several members of the Council the difficulty that would arise in connection with street levels in laying the water-pipes, and I believe made a state ment in Committee to the same effect. The first street the pipes were laid in was Grey-street, the levels of which were right. The next were Cook and Albert-streets. I gave to Mr Goodall the levels of Cook-street, and at Junction cf Hob-on-stieet, when he told me he would run the pipes in onegradient to thellobson street level. Mr Blewden afterwards told me when I went to see the depth ot the pipe at the junction of Hobson-street that he was not bound in his contract to go so deep with the pipes, and that in future he would charge for any extra depth beyond that specified. I afterwards brought the matter before the Council, and suggested what should be done where street levels were fixed. My suggestions were adopted, and I believe Mr Errington" was asked to attend to it, but declined to take auy res ponsibility. I was then instructed to have the matter attended to, wheu I arranged with Mr Goodall, the contractor's engineer (not Mr Blewden, as stated by Councillor Dickson) and gave him tracings and depths of the streets referred to, which he agreed to see carried out. When Mr Blewden sent his account, I sent it to Mr Goodall for his signature. He returned it, signed, when I stated to the Council that the prices charged were very high. A reduction was ultim» ately accepted. Afterwards I signed it on the 'faite of Mr Goodall's signature. It was afterwards found, as stated, that the depths given had not been carried out in Hobsou street, and Mr Blewden then lowered the pipes in Hobson-street at his own expense. Other streets where the pipes were laid lower, were then tested, when it was found that portions of them were not so deep as they should have been. I never made any pretence to supervise the lowering of these pipes. I had other duties to attend to. The work should have been under the waterworks engineer who had assistants constantly on the ground. Pipe Tracks.—The Council has had my state ment on this matter already ; any infoiraation I gave on the matter was wrongly construed. What Councillor Dickson states about the cost being £200,1 believe was made by myself to the Council before tho contractor commor.cfd to repair the tracks. The money expended after wards in repairs by the Council,as stated by Mr Shaw, was about £?6. Asphalt.—This matter was thoroughly gone into by the Council in existence when the asphalt was first laid. They were well aware that portions of it would require to be broken up at some future time. They were also aware that when it was down four years they would lose nothing by it if then taken up, but would have the use of good paths whiie it lasted. "With regard to laying asphalt on made ground, the contractors will look after that as they have to keep it in good order for five years. Any irregularities in the height of asphalt to suit the convenience of properties are very trifling, and so long as they do not; practically interfere with public convenience should be allowed; unitor mry is the rule, deviations ara the exceptions. Any cast iron rulo of this kind would not work. Retaining Wall, Hobson-stkkkt.—lt was not Decause a portion of the earth slipped from the top of cutting by the channel water over flowing that necessitated tho erection of a re taining wall. The cause happened before this tiofc place by a natural slide in the rook under neath coming out on top so far into tho road. The earth slip could have easily been rectified by a pitched facing of stone, had the width of road been sufficient. The rock, although evi dently hard-like and levol on bed- fronting the harbour, is quite different on west face, having sloping seams or beds, which are thin at tho bottom, and increase to several feet in thickness on top; it is vary deceptive and dies out land wards. The estimate furnished of this work was a probable one, and could not be otherwise, &< the city was not cut away in tho greater portion of where tho wall was to be built when the estimate was made. The work w.ts let. at per cubic yard, witli power to deviate from the fine and section of wall thewn as circumstances might require ; nothing further than was abso lutely necessary was done in this work. Some engineers would have gone to the bottom of the rock with this wall, which would have co;-t three times the money which I expended. Councillor Dickson's idea of the wall being only a temporary one may bo realised in twenty or thirty year 3 hence, when the Corporation are wealthy enough to purchase the whole of the land and buildings between Hobaon and Albert-streets, and when that time comes the wall may possibly have served it.3 purpose. With regard to cesspits being built without traps, I may state that the whole of tho drainage of Lower Queen-street was done in this manner, and very properly so, although I had nothing to do with it below Wellesley-street If Councillor Dickson had gone out at night into Queeu-3treet, when floods were on, as I have often done, and when-all the water then found its way into Queen-street, he would htve found by experience which were the most serviceable pit*, those which.were trapped or tho*e which were open. It is only since tho drainage has been extended to other streets that traps have been adopted in Queen-street and adjoining streets. A largo number of gratings w<*re trapped at my sug gestion three years ago—l suppose this is what is referred to—no doubt many blunders similar to this have been made in all kinds of work, as Councillor Dickson states, and which, no donbt, could be readily explained, were they enumerated. A large proportion of works done in young cities must of necessity be of a tem porary nature, and in time are replaced by more permanent works. This is constantly occurring. The whole of the street works now beiirg done on the western side of the city are of a tem porary nature, especially the surface works. In time these streets will be drained, kerbed, channelled, and metalled, and the footways as phalted. The face walla of culverts will be removed, and the oul verts extended, and • embankments filled in the full width of street, or in some cases retaining walls may be built;.but although all this may, and probably will take place, who will suy that what is now being done, although it may be'altered «n the future, is so much money wasted. I have endeavoured to answer all the charges men tioned in a straightforward manner, and I venture to say that when the whole thing is looked into.it wll be fonnd to be imaginary, and not worth the time and trouble it Ims given the Council, independent of the wrong which has b;;en inflicted upon me. In con clusion, I beg to refer the Council to a report of mine dated July 10, 1877, referring to office and other matters, which some of the Council have not seen. William Anderson, City Surveyor. ' [Pressure on our spa/o excludes to-day the report of the 16th of July referred to above.] The Mayor said it would now be for the Council to take action upon the matter. Councillor Goldie moved that the charge and the reply to it be referred to the Works Committee, the charges to be dealt with seriatim. He though it only fair that the matter should remain over for a few days, in order "that Councillor Dickson might have an opportunity of bringing forward rebutting evidence. After a discussion, Councillor Goldie withdrew his motion, and an amendment that the papers be referred to two engineers was agreed to unanimously. Councillor Cosgrave proposed Mr J. Stewart and Mr Allright. Councillor Morton seconded. Councillor Dickson was satisfied with the two gentlemen named. Motion agreed to. Councillor Masefield moved, " The cost shall not exceed £25." Councillor Goldie seconded. Negatived.

NATION INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS.

THIS second regular lodge meet.int? of the Loyal Auckland Pioneer Lodge was held last night In the school-room at the Temperance Hull, Albert street, when there was a very large attendance o£ members. Amongst the business transacted the sum of £4 was granted to one of the brothers who is sick, and to another who had no Claim upon the Lodge funds, a funeral errant of £5 was given.' Tliirty-seven fine healthy-looking young men were initiated into the mysteries of Oddfellowship, and a large number of candi dates were proposed for admission. Such rapid progress is this Lodge making, that it is already crowded out of the commodious school-room at the hack of the Temperance Hall, and the Com mittee of Management are empowered, to take the larger Hall for all farther meetings. This i-3 the second time since the Lodge was opened in January last that it has been fonnd necessary to remove to larger premises, and it is a very pleasing fact that although a new Lodge, its

funds are in such a healthy state that it-is" o'iabled to trive substantial assistance to those of its members who maybe placed in distressed circumstances'.

CAMBRIDGE,

OPENING OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC

CHURCH

The opening of the Roman Catholic Church at Cambridge took place on the 25th inst., at 11 a.m. The Very Rev. Father Fynes, assisted by Rev. Father Golden, conducted the ceremony. The church was crowded by a mixed congre gation. The Rev. Father Fynes remarked on the good feeling that existed between the Cambridge public at large and Father Golden, as was shewn by the very liberal support given in the way of subscriptions, and the attendance to-day, lie trusted that the same feeling would continue to exist between them. He referred at great length to the dedication of the church, andthe manner in which it was set apart; andafter Mass the following address waa read and presented to him :—"To the Very Rev. 11. J. Fynes, V.Gr: Very Rev and 4ear sir,—We, the Roman Catholics oil Cambridge, beg to offer you n, " Cea-l mille fealthe" on this propitious occasion. At .much incon venience you have come to render us a service which we eminently appreciate, and which marks for us a new epoch >in ecclesiastica matters. This new church, dedicated by.you t-I- --day to the worship of the Most High, and wherein we have the honor to address you, shall serve to remind us always of your first visit to Cambridge. Some of us having been baptised by you in another portion of the diocese may truly call you our father in Christ, and all of us are earnest in assuring you that your proaeiiee and kind offices to-day are to us a source of exceeding great joy. Tho dedica tion of our new church we deem a most happy event, and one to which we _uye been anxiously looking forward for some time. Permit us, very rev. sir, to tell you of our deep regret that the" see of Auckland has been so long vacant, and to express a hope that tho Lord oil the Vineyard will visit His people with timely puccour. Too long has the diocese been without a bishop, and we sympathise with you in your trying position as Vicar-General. The Waikato district, with only one priest for its multitu dinous duties, is ample proof of the need there exists of further help. A few days ago, in unison with the Universal Church, we mourned over the death of our Holy Father, tho illustrious and saintly Pius IX., whose pure soul we hope is now with God. To-day our mourning is changed into joy because of the happy news that a new Pope has already been elected to fill the Chair of Peter, and thus to gladden the Catholic world. We humbly pray God that the new Pope, Loo XIII., may abound in years and.good works, as his glorious pre decessor. Allow us again, Very Rev. sir, to thank you sincerely for your kindness to us to-day, to express a hope that this is but a prelude to many future visits, and to wish you a long and happy life on earth and a crown of glory hereafter in the Kingdom to which we all a-<pire; and further wish to add, through you, our sincere thanks to our worthy and zealous pastor, and tru9t ho may be long spared amongst li. in his present sphere of usefulness.— We are, sir, with very profound respect, yours obsdiently. in Christ, Robert Kkrr, Charles O'Brien. Bernard Montague, John O'Brien." The evening service was well-attended, and the Very Rev. Fynes delivered a very impres sive address. The day closed with vespers and benediction. The collection made during the services amounted to £27. The choir was con ducted by Miss Bmith, and great praise is due to her for the able manner in which she hus brought it up to its state of proficiency ; also, great credit is due to the contractors—Messrs. Sims and Grey—for the able mannor in which they have completed their contract; also to Mr D. Richardson for the plan of the building. The building is tho best in Cambridge (for place of worship), and has been thoroughly finished. The size is 50ft. x 25ft., with lift, studs. It will Co3t about £100 when completed, as there are some slight improvements to be made yet.— (Correspondent.)

ST. LUKE'S, REMUERA.

The annual meeting of the congregation of St. Luka's Presbyterian Church was held on Wed nesday, the 20th inst, Rev G. B. Munro in the chair. Owing to the unfavourable state of the weather, there was a very poor attendance. Reports from the several agencies of the Church were read and adopted. The session congratu lated the congregation on the prosperity that had attended their efforts during the past year, the Church having been freed from debt. The total receipts for the. year were £1,290 0s lid, of this amount £373 4s 2d was raised by aj special effort of the congregation to attain the above object. The congregation were also con gratulated on the appointment of the Rev. G. B. Monro as minister of this charge; the cordial thanks, therefore, of the congregation are due to the Commissioners in Scotland for their dili gent and successful efforts to secure a minister. During the year five elders and six manager? have been elected from tho members of the congregation. A prayer-meeting has been held on Wednesday evenings during the last few months ; also a Bible-class for young.men and women on Friday evenings, which is well attended—the number of names on the roll being thirty-four, and the average attendance thirty. A vote o( thanks was passed to the choir and organist for their valuable services in improving the psalmody of the Church. The Sunday school has been well-attended during the year— the average attendance being 100 scholars and 12 teachers.

PORT ALBERT.

[From Our Own Correspondent]. The annual ball given by the Topuru Saw mill was the occasion of a general gathering of Albertland settlers. Invitations were freely issued, and a most enjoyable day was passed. Sports were inaugurated, th principal of which was the cricket matchS In the evening a most abundant repast wri provided, after which dancing commenced. The following are the scores obtained at the cricket match, Sawdust winning by nine wickets : — SAWDUST. KinST INNINGS. SECOND INNINGS. Craig, b Witheford .. 14 c Worker .. 7 K. Nicholson.b Witheford 1 not out .. 9 Western, b Witheford -.. 4 not out .. 1 Stuart, b Witheford .. 0 G. Nicholson, c Worker .. II Lcgge. not out .. .. 7 Grice, b Curtis .. .. 0 Moyand,b Wilheford .. 0 Beecroft, b Witheford .. 5 Webster, b Witheford .. 0 Shepherd, b Witheford .. 1 Extras .. ..10 Extras .. 0 Total 66 Total .. 17 ZING All! C.C. FIRST INNINGS. SECOND INNINGS. Witheford, b Legge .. 3 b G.Nicholson 3 Le«ter, b Legge .. ..1 b Legge |.. 0 Curtis, b Leggo .. ..1 b Stuart ..14 Worker, cA. Stuart ..4c JC.Nicholson 0 Levctt, c Shepherd.. -. 3 c Western .. 0 Stewart, bG. Nicholson ..8b G.Nicholson 1 Stockbridge, lbw .. ..0 stpd.Western 1 Dibble, c Webster '.. 0 7 Kushbrook, b G.Nicholson 0 2 Kamsbottom. b Morgan .. 3 o E.Nicholson 1 Lester, not out . ..0 bLegge .. 0 Extras .. 8 Extras .. 6 Total 10 Total .. 35

SCHOOL BOARD, PONSONBY.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir, —In this morning's ' Herald' appears a notice of the meeting to be held to-morrow evening, for the purpose of electing our School Board ; also, a letter referring to the subject of school accomodation. Surely such an important subject should induce almost every parent in the district to attend the meeting, and hear what the present Board has done about the school-buildings, which was spoken of at the Education Board meeting some months since.—l am, &c, ANOTHER Parent.

EVENING STAR WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 27



MOTHERS : You need not sow from morn ing till night to keep your children tidy, annom1 or two a clay with one of the genuine Singrr's Would Renowned Sewing MACHINES will accomplish fill the sewing for a largo family. They are the Very Best Machines for fox- lily 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 Hollow ay, G.m«i-ick and Or an well are now the Agents for these Machines, and arc selling them aMleduced prices for Cash. They alsj 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 Stick. Goods delivered free to all parts of tho town by Holloway GARLICK AND CRANWELL, City Hall Arcade, Queen-strfcet, Auckland.—LAVT.]



\7«,TANTED to Sell, GO boxes of Day and ?'9 Ma: tin's Blacking, only Is box of G doz.; Camp Ovt-n-iirls, 6cl, 9«i, and Is; Little Dry Superior Pranfeila Boots, 6s 6d pair, two pairs for 123 6d ; Infant*' Side-Kpiing Hoots, A and 5, Id Gd; Pearl Barley, 3d per Jb.; Sago., 4d: Morion's Fresh Muckeral, only 7d per lib. tin, better than Salmon ; Quinces, only 2d per )b., for maki"g jam.—ll. Walts. Pitt-street. 7«6^fl £\— SIX-ROOMED HOUSE on '^^3 3.\f- Collo.uo iioad £or|Sftle. Magni ficent, view. Good allotment. Very"easy term 3. —O. Williamson. Instate Agent, Vulcan Lane. - S. HE WAR IX —Lost, in Queen-street *I? or Wcllesl^y-^tre-'t. a (rcorf Shawl; dark thin material —Finder \vi i n cciveaboveiewai'il by ruturiiiniJltianie to this oitice.



!Sp c c i -:a l Notice. The Public ase respectfully informed that AN OFFICE OF THE "NORTHERN ADVOCATE" Has this day been established at STICHBURY'S BUILDINGS, (Next Mr. Buckland's), QUEEN-STREET. ANTED, for a Farm in Waikato, a . Female Servant; small dairy and family; without good references do not apply. —3, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. WANTED, an Assistant for a General Store.—Apply by letter, stating terms, R. D. L. Duff us, Te Awamutu. WANTED, a respectable Woman as Nurse; also a good Housemaid ; refer ences required.—Apply, by letter, to Mrs. Lyon, Cambridge, Waikato. ANTED, one Ploughman and one Farm Labourer for Piako.—Apply, to morrow (Thursday) morning, at 10 o clock, to Adam Lay bourn, Fort-street. WANTED, Tenders for conveying about 4000 tons of dead weight from the Bay of Islands to the chief Southern ports, during twelve months. — Address No. 11, Insurance Buildings. WANTED, a Partner, with about £100, to ioin in a Country Store, doing a good business. — For address, apply to iVlr. John Bnchannan Custom-house-street ANTED KNOWN, Oartcs-dc-visite Coloured to Life by the new process. Cartes, Is. 6d.; Cabinets, 2s. 6d. each.—Address: Mr. Howe, care C. Hill, Picture Dealer, ley-street.—sg_, Specimens on hand. W~ "ANTED, a General Servant for Pon- Ronby; references required.—Apply at this office. ANTED, an Hotel or a Family's Washing, weekly or by the month — Apply Mrs. CosteHo, William-street. ANTED, immediately a good Tailor. —N. Campbell, Queen-street. WANT. ED, an experienced Nurse for two children; references required.— Apply Mrs. Barton Ireland, Yarborough House, Parnell. ANTKD, an efficient Clothier to the New Zealand Clothing Factory.—Apply by lettoi, or personally, to B. Hallenstein, Albert Hotel. WANTED, by a respectable young per son, a situation as Seamstress; good hand at baby linen.—E. Henry's Reg stry, Short land-street. __!____ YSTANTED, a first-class stylish Dress- V V maker, capable of taking full charge of work-room; must be a good fitter.—Apply at Messrs W. ■Me Arthur and Cs.'s Warehouse, Queen-street, on Thursday, between twelve and one o'clock. WANTED KNOWN, that first-class carte-de-visites of the principal inhabi tants of Auckland will be sold at 4s per dozen, at J. H, Symonds', 50, Queen-street. ANTED, General Servants for Tau ranga, North Shore, Remuera, Ponson by, hotel at junction, &c—E. Henry's Registry, S norMan d-street. WANTED, an Improver to the Uphol stering and Mattrass-making-.—Apply to J. J. Mills, Victoria-street. .__



WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Apply to Mrs. Batger, Graf ton Road. . WANTED, a respectable Girl to assist in housework; one from the country preferred.—Apply at this office- WANTED to Kent, a good six-roomed House, with garden, within ten minutes' wa-k from Post-office.—Apply, stating term 3, to A.8.C., Star ofßce. ANTED to Let, in Parnell, a six roomed Cottage, with every conve nience.—Richard Keals. W~~ANTED, two thoroughly efficient Barmaids (town and country), several Female Servants (town and country). Man to drive a team, middle-aged Female.—Hannaf ord's Registry, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Apply Mrs. E. J. Clark Brighton Road, Parnell. . ANTED, immediately, two good Tailoresses. — Apply to J. Williams, Victoi'ia-street, opposite Cottage of Content Hotel. WANTED KNOWN, that the Hand somest and Best Billiard Table in New Zealand is at the Thistle Hotel.—John Smith. WANTED.ia, Female Cook.—Old House at Home, Hobson-street. WANTED, a strong Lad as apprentice to the Machine Printing.—Apply at this office m WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Cruickshank and Miller, Queen street. TITTANTED, an Apprentice to the bakery V T business.—Apply R. Forgie, All Nations Bakery. Parnell. ANTED, Purchasers f or all de scl j p . ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Hoi.bship. Manager. WANTED, a First-class Hairdresser to rent the Shop in connection with the Working M"n's Public Baths; all fittings, fur niture, and requisites supplied, and wceisiy wages if preferred.—Working Men 3 Public Baths, Victoria-street East. WANTED, three or four good iJench men.—Aberdeen Boot Factory. ANTED, Cash Purchasers to know that I sell at Town Prices, and supply superior articles, especially Teas, my superlative mixture at 3s. per lb. is v treat. I have a good Family Tea at 2s ; Refined Sugars from 4Jd per Ib. 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. . TTSTANTED, Working Men to know VV 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 to make room to fit up the Baths.—Cheap i ur niture Mart. Victoria-street East. ___ W" "ANTED, all connected with Private Boarding Houses, Restaurants. Hotels. Shipping &c, &c.. togive'ROßLKY'S PATENT DERATED FLOUR one fair trial for Bread. Tea Cakes, Scones, Pancakes, Pastry, &c. it will be. found more economical than any other kind of Flour. Also, Roblej's Prepared Porridge Meal for Indigestion, and Robley s Superior Food for Infants and Inval'ds. Wholesale and Retail Manufactory : Upper Lome-street, Auckland. ONDEHFUL, isn't it? and yet not stolen. 2d Reels of Black Glazed Cot ton for Id. or lOd per dozen ; 3s Knitting Cotton for 2s; 3d Reels of Crochet Cotton for 2|d, or 2s per dozen; 3d Windsor Soap for lid; Is a dozen Black Braid for 6d; Is alb. Canary Seed for 6d; 7s Concertinas for 4s; 10s do for 7s ; Is Seemless Lisle Gloves for 4d ; Is 6d a bottle Cherry Tooth Paste for 4d; 2s 6d Specta cles for Is (fresh lot): 11s 6d Prunella Boots for C 3 6d; Is Sporm Candles for 10id; 6d Tooth Brushes for 4d Is do for 6d; Is 6d Scissors for 9d; Is Corkscrews for 4d; 2s Men's Hats for Is; 6d a pair wooden Knitting Needles for 3d; also, Shirt Buttons, Id a gross; Leather Laces, Is a gross ; Piano Books, 4d ; Children's Books, Id to 9d: Handsome Books on Chess, Draughts, Gymnastics, Swimming, Besique, Cribbage, Billiards. Croquet, only 6d; lot, of other, bar gains : Apple Cases, with lids. 3d: Tea Chests, 3d; Piping Cord, Is 6d per lb. Point out to your friend 3 the money they can save.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-st. ANTED ! WANTED !—Wanted to Sell (cheap), 22 kegs of Nails, only 2d Ib 2iin., 2iin., and 3in.; also 20 sacks ot Haricot Beans, only 2d lb. 71bs for Is; New Cheese, only 6d lb ; Canary Seed. 6d lb, 'Jibs for lid; Candles Gibs for 5s 3.1; good Tea, 2s lb; Tin Pepper Boxes, Id and 2d each ; Camp Oven Lids, only ldlb.—H. Wat is. Pitt-street. Good Onions 91b9 for Is. ' TTST ANTED, by n respectable man, a V ¥ situation to work in a garden, or mako himself generally useful.—Address S.K., Star Office. , TFSTANTED Known, tliat D. GOLDIE is V ? prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Heuse Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, tihaffcs, po Bark and Bine Gum I^aths, Shingles, .tcXC o.\ tho lowest snarketprice, an hi* \ ar<w Ous ttm-ho'isß-stre.'it.. . f"i UOCEEY Business For Sale ; a very \JC profitable litt'e business, doing a goo-1 return. Rent low ; expenses very light ; business mostly ch.sli.-S. Vaile, House and qand A gent. Shortlanfl-street. V> ATE S, P A B N E LL. t\) DEFAULTERS' LIST will be made imme diately after the Bth March, IS7S, as per Clause ■10 of the Corporations Act. FOUND, yesterday, in Eden Crescent, a Gold Locket. Owner please caU at tlii-i office. __'. ._ _. A VACANCY for a respectable Lad as Apprentice to the Hat making.— W. H. Venton, 64, Queen-stivet: if OST. two silver-plated Lamp Sockets. g 1 Finder apply to Messra Hunter and Noian. ""OLOUGHiVTAN tn be recommended by .8 Mr. R. Hobbs, mar h ar of a Situation at St/k office.



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME CO LJKT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of William Howse Worker and Frede rick George Worker, of Wellsford, in the Provincial District of Auckland, acd Colony of New Zealand, Timber Dealers, lately carrying on business to gether in partnership under the firm of "W. & F. Worker." The said William Howse Worker and Frede rick George Worker intend to apply to this Honorable Court, at Auckland, on Wednesday, the 13th day of March next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon after as they can be heard, for an Order of Immediate Discharge from all their liabilities both iointand separate. Dated this 26th day of February, 1878. W.iVl. COLUMAN, Vulcan Lane. Solicitor for the Bankrupts.



DEBTORS AND CREDITORS ACT, 1876. In the Estate of Levy and Gold water. Clothiers, Queen-street, Auckland, ■Debtors. All Creditors in the above Estate are requested to Prove their Claims with me by noon of the 4th March next, when a First Dividend will be ' W " " THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, February 20, 1878. MRS. OSWELL returns her^t-hanks 1o the ladies of Home Bay. • ONEHUNGA GLEE CLUB, Intending members for the present year are requested to meet, at the Masonic Hall, on FRIDAY EVENING, the Ist March, at eight o clock. WM. STEVENSON. Tfl LOU R ! Ifl LOU X ! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGill, Hassell, J. T. Evans and Co' In sacks, 50s and 1003. B. TONES & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. X& The best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents—B. TO27KS & CO, Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONICS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO "OH" ANTED X N O W~N. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. 11. NEUMKGEN, Auckland Loan Oflice, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. 'Private Entrance down right-of way. rsfjopr —FOR SALE, Farm of 156 acres, a^&&*'. partly improved, 50 acres bush, House of 3 rooms, &c, 20 miles from Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4?1 (\ t0 £100° LENT, on Building Society o&ll/ principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. FOR SALE, in. Symonds-street. a large Dwelling-house,-with freehold allotment, 66 x 330 feet. Price, £450. Terms very easy.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland street. YACHT for Sale.—The Contrabandiere, 10 tons, beautifully fitted out, will b« sold very cheap, owner leaving the Colony ; also a very large Open Pleasure Boat, capable of carrying 40 persons.—W. P. Featherstone, North Shore. "VTORTH SHORE.—For Sale, a bargain, J3I that beautifully-situated and well-built Residence adioining the Devonport Hall. The position is unequalled on the Shore, being close to the water's edge, and yet sheltered ■ on il bleak winds. The Garden is well stocked with Fruit and Ornamental Trees. The property is better known as haviDg been the residence.of the late Mr David Burns. Apply on the premises.—W. P. Featherstone.



Oft/j A\ —HOUSK of 6 rooms, wash-house I St^Tcx/. with copper, coal-hole, range, &c, good well, allotment C 6 x 108*6, fenced and planted, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. £»rt(|A — 2i AOHES GOOD LAND, 7 acres c-t'.-wi/vf. in grass and crops. 1 acre orchard and garden, all feuced, plenty of water, House of Grooms, 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. -fl Q-f ACRE FARM, 17 miles from JLOJL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and water ; large run a<i ioining. Price, £270.—5. "Vaile, Estate Agent, Shortland-street. IQA ACRE FARM, 80 acrcsin grass, 2 acres JLOvJ orchard in full bearing, 30 acre bush, all level land and rich soil, House of 3 rooms, dairy, stock-yard. &c. Price, £4003.—3. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-strcet. OQK —TWO Cottages, two rooms each, off Jbt'iJt Upper Queen-street, for sale on very advantageous terms.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite Vulcan Lane.—Apply to Manager Bank of New South Wal^s. TO LET. a well-finished two-roomed Cottage in Ed win-street. Newton. Kent, as per week.—Apply to Mrs. Harkins. TO LET, a Dwelling-house in Waterloo Quadrant, opposite Government House.— Apply to Williams & Co., Fort-street. V« q7W]T—F6~R~SAI7e7 Substantially ?V™. 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 .A gent, Shortlanrl-street. T7ILLERSLIE HOUSE & GKOUNOS, Hi TO LET, the above Beautiful Property. House, 12 rooms; 26 acres Land; Fruitful Orchard, fco. B . TONKS & CO. TO LET, in the best part of Queen street, with immediate possession, the handsome Shop, plate glass front, and lined with looking glass; lately in the grocery busi ness.—Apply C. Burton. TO LET, two front Rooms in a four roomed Cottage, fnruished or unfurnished, in a healthy locality, six minutes' walk from Union Bank.—Enquire this office. O LET, two Shops in Queen-street, opposite Vulcan Lane.—Apply Manager Bank of Newjßouth Wales. ■ "VTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING J3I COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have this day made a Call (the fifth) of Sixpence per Share on the Capital of the Company, payable to the Manager,- at the Registered Office of the Company. No. 14. Insurance Buildings, Auck land, on "WEDNESDAY, 13th March, 1878. JOHN R. RANDERSOtf, Manager. Auckland, 22nd February, 1573. NOTICE. The Election of School Committee for the Ponsonbv District, will be held at 7.30 p.m., on THURSDAY EVENING, 28th instant, at the Ponsonby Hall. All Householders are requested to be present, when the subiect of the Erection of a suitable School Building for the District will be brought forward, and correspondence from the Board of Education will be read having reference to the same. EDWARD NUGENT BREE, Chairman School Committee. Ponsonby ' District. . JL* EL6\ —TWO Four-roomed Houses for Sale 3wOv. in Symonds-strcet. Brick partitions. £50 deposit. Balance can lie at 6 per cent.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. (TIHUUCrI GRAMMAR SCHOOL, \J PARNELL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). Qnarter Days :—January 25. April 12, July o, September 27. For particulars, apply to the Headmaster. JAS. ADAMS, B.A. BISHOP'S COURT. At the Conference of Sunday School Tnachers, to be held at the Cathedral Library, on THURS DAY, a Paper will be read on the best meims of making Sunday Schools efficient. The follow ing points will be considered: -School Discipline, the Qualifications of Teacher?, the Method of Teaching, Attractions for Children—Children's Services. Services of Song, Children's Tea Meetings. Prizes. LOST, between Onehunga, Mangare, and the Criterion Hotel, Otahuhu, a Shepierd Plaid Scarf Shawl.—Anyone finding the s> me, and leaving it at this office, or Sergt. Green, at Onehunga, will be rewarded.



SEWING MACHINE S OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A ' LESS THAN COS 11.I 1. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing- Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com 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 doora above Quick's Stables. P"R: E PARA TORY SCHOOL, Grace-street, Poxsonby Road. MRS. ROBINSON desires to inform her friends that she intends to Open aTPreparatory School for Hoys and Gid?, at her residence, on Tuesday, sth March. Terms : ONE SHILLING per WEEK. PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NEW ZEALAND. IRISH CONSTITUTION. The Regular Communication will be held at the Lode^-ronm. Masonic Hotel, THIS (Wed nesday) EVENING, at 8.30 th <.< p. All Master Masons are invited to atten 1. By order. WILLT4M J. IiEES, Pro. Grand Secretary. JACOBS, lite Cii'.er:o!i iiiilinril O Room, wishes to inform his friends and the public that he h-i*t4ken The BILLIARD ROOM in the ALBERT HOTEL, Queen-street, and hopes to receive a fair share of patronage. TO CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. In reference to the advertisement for Joiners to proceed to Dunedin, you are informed that there is a dispute at present existing, and that the men are out on strike. In the interests of the trade, you are requested not to accept tho proffered employment. » "pj O X I C E. Having purchased tho Rtock-in-Trade and Book J)ebt3 of Frederick Richard do Rose, late of Otahuhu, Storekeeper, and intending to carry on such business, I hereby notify that all accounts due him must pc paid to me, and my receipt and no other wili be a discharge for the same. EDMUND ELLINGHAM. TTT OR XI N G MEN'S CLUB. The Committee having met with so much en couragement have decided to open about the middle of March. Members joininsr before then will have tho privilt-gh of attending th opening ceremony, which will be of a very in'eresting 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. Sardera, Parnell; any Member of Committee; or of -W. Lepine, Secretary. aSSj^gs^ TCfOR SYDNEY AND MEL vg§||||£ Sj BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan (from telegraphic advices), left Sydney yesterday. 26th. She is due here on the 4th proximo, and will leave for Sydney and Melbourne about WEDNESDAY, the 6th March. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. February 27,1877. .i^^wV |710R LEVUKA AND . jjj SAMOA. SM&&£jM^ The favourite clipper schooner MAZEPPA, 111 tons register, F. M. Gakraway, Ma°ter, will leave for the above ports on or about SATURDAY. 2nd March, carrying freight and passengers. For freight, passages, or further particulars, apply to OWEN & GRAHAM, 1 . Agents. February 25,1878. iSMfe^ \ UCKLAND STEAMSHIP jta_ COM PAN Y. FOR NAPIER. The s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave Queen-street Wharf for Napier on MOND A.V, the 4th March, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager.



mo BRICKLAYERS. TENDERS to be in by noon on FRIDAY, Ist March, for Building Engine Foundations, Brick work for Boilers, &c. (labour only required), at the_ Union Sash and Door Company's yaw-mills, Tairau. Plans and specifications to be seen at our office. ■ FRASKR & TINNK, Phoenix Foundry, Stanley-street. ffjjlHE Montlily Quadrille Party I of the Shareholders of the Hibernian Band will be held at the Cook-street Hall, on THURSDAY EVENING next, 28th February. Tickets, 3s 6d each. Dancing to commence at 8.30 sharp. J. Patterson. M.C. H. P. HAYDEN, Treasurer. J. DEMPSEY. Secretary. FRIDAY, MARCH 1. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, HALL AND MARBLE CLOCKS, ANCHORS AND CHAINS, GARDEN ROLLER, TUBE COLORSj DINING-ROOM SUITE (in Hair Cloth), CARPETS, VENETIAN BLINDS, - BATHS, BREECH AND MUZZLE-LOADING GUNS AND FITTINGS. Also, By order of the Collector of H.M. Customs, DECEASED SEAMAN'S CLOTH ING AND EFFECTS. By order of the Agent for the Puhlic Trustee, in the Estate of the late C. A. Schmitz, 2 BOXES and EFFCTS, 1 PORTMANTEAU and EFFECTS, 1 KNAPSACK and CONTENTS, &c, &c, ccc. riIHE subscribers will offer by public JL auction, at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, Ist March, at 11 o'clock. Household Furniture, on account of whom it may concern; Hall Clock, by Thomas Russell & Son ; 2 Anchors and Chains; 2 Marble Clocks; Garden Roller, 36 in.; Breech-loading Fowling-piece, by Lewis, Birmingham, with apparatus complete ; Muzzle-loading Gun, &c.; also. Effects in the above Estates. SAMUEL COGHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. NOON. NORTH SHORE AND DRURY. BUILDING SITES. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mrs. Burn, to sell by auction, at his Land Mart, To-morrow, at 12 o'clock noon, NORTH SHORE.—Two well-situated Allot ments, fenced, near to Niccol's Ship building Yards, being JN'os. 39 and 40, West Devonport. DRURY.—Lot 9, Section 7, Village of Drury. Lots 5, 6, and 7, Section 6, Village of Drury. ~~ FRIDAY, MARCH 1. DURHAM YARDS. SPRING BANK FARM, SITUATED? AT WAIUKU, CONTAINING 289 ACRES. rfIHE subscribers have received mstruct -1 ions from Mr. W. R McElwain, to sell at the Durham Yards, on Friday, the Ist inst., liis WELL-KNOWN FARM, situated within 2i miles cf the Township of Wa.iuku,.oa which is erected a substantial 5-roonied Homo. The Farm contains 289 acres of really good land, and is a most desirable investment for a Small Capitalist, as the terms can be made easy. At 11 O'CLOCK. HUNTER* & NOLAN.