they should pursue in the event of the adverse decision of the Imperial Govern ment. Steps are being taken to place the defences of Port Phillip on a proper footing. '

MR MOSS'S ADDRESS TO-NIGHT.

MB F. J. MOSS, the only declared candi date for the Parnell seat in the House oi Representatives, rendered vacant oy tne resignation of Mr Reader Wood, will address the electors at the Parnell Hall at half past seven o'clock this evening. No doubt there will be a good attendance on this occasion. Mr Moss has made a close study of New Zealand politics, and as a gentle man of wide and varied experiences his utterances will doubtless possess consider able weight at the present juncture.

THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.

The following batting statistics of the Aus tralian team, during their tour in New .Zealand, will be interesting to our readers. It will be seen that C. Bannerman upholds lis reputation by having made both the greatest total and the highest average : — Total No. of Not runs, innings, out. Avge. O. Bannerman .. 625 22 1 29.16 T. Horan.. .. 415 21 2 21.0 Gregory •• ..303 20 2 16.15 A. Bnnnerman.. 228 19 2 13.7 BaUey .. ..228 19 i 14.18 Garrett .. ..197 18 0 10.17 Blackham .. 163 19 1 1013 Murdoch.. .. 171 20 0 8.11 Spofforth.. .. 152 21 1 7.11 Boyle :. ..136 20 3 8.0 Kendall .. ..67 19 2 3.16 Allen .... 48 5 2 16.

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL, this day.

MATAWAI

Years have elapsed since this claim was first opened, and although some first-rate stone was found in the creek, yet it was more than difficult to find whence it had proceeded from. Within the past few months' work the fact has been demon strated that the gold found in this creek has come from the creek referred to. A company has therefore been formed, con sisting of some of the richest men in the province, who are determined to develope the rich resources of this district.

HOKIANGA, this]day.

CORONER'S INQUEST.

The brig Restless is going out with a fair -wind for Sydney. An inquestwas held yesterday on thebody of the steward drowned on Saturday. A -verdict of " Found drowned" was returned. Mr Joseph Herbert was foreman.

GRAHAMSTOWN. this day.fi

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.— KATI KATI ROADS. The Inaugural Show of the Thames Horticultural Society will be held on Saturday week. The Katikati settlers are anxious for improved road communication with Grahamstown, and delegates interviewed the Thames County Council on the subject last night. The Government is to be asked for assistance in the matter. The Prince Imperial has got out another cwt of specimens and picked stone. Bishop Moranis to visit the.Thames next week and hold High Mass, and inquire into several matters affecting tne interest of the church here.

RTTSSELL, this day.

PASSENGERS PER TAUPO

Sailed : Speedwell, Julia Price, Thistle, and Gem. Arrivals : Taupo and lona. The Taupo leaves to-night, for Auckland. Passengers : —Judge Gillies and family (5), Mrs Hudson, Miss Kelly, Flowerday, and 6 others; for Wellington, G. Davis.

(PRESS AGENCY)

WELLINGTON, this day. ARRIVAL OF THE ALHAMBRA AT

THE BLUFF,

The Alhambra arrived at the Bluff this morning. She lett Melbourne on the 14th in the afternoon. She brings 33 saloon pas sengers, and 365 tons of cargo for all ports. Sir George Grey and party left last night for the West Coast.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

RIFLE ASSOCIATION TO WIND UP

The Sydenham Borough Council have resolved to give every facility for the con struction, of tramways within the Borough. The Mew Zealand Blondin is to make his first appearance at Christchurch on Monday next.

At a meeting last night, it was resolved to wind up the Canterbury Rifle Associa tion, in consequence of the great supineness of members.

WELLINGTON, this day.

ARRIVAL OF AMARANTH, j Arrived: The Amaranth, from the Manukau.

LAURENCE, this day.

PROPOSED BANQUET TO MR J. C.

BROWN.

A committee has been appointed to arrange a suitable reception to Mr J. C. Brown, M.H.R., on- his return from the North Island. It was decided it should be in the form of a public banquet. The weather continues fine for harvesting.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.

"PIPELto."

"Pipele" is just the stamp of work •which if it were translated by a really comic writer such as W. S. Gilbert or R C. Bumaud, and produced at a fashionable West End Theatre in London with proper miss en scene, a competent cast, and. a powerful chorus, would run 200 nights. The music, without being original, is ilike the best Veuve clicquot—sweet, sparkling, and bubbling .over with melody. We Lave not been able to discover the author of the libretto, but whoever he be* he deserves great credit for putting together a really amusing story iv a comprehensible manner. Offenbach, Herve^ and Lecocq are, we suppose, generally considered better composers than Ferrari. Personally, how ever, we must confess a decided preference for the latter's style of music. It is less catchy, but infinitely more artistic than Offenbach, and the airs are really suited to the subject. In the principal part Signor Tessada was evidently quite at hoi_e. It is indeed an admirable low comedy character, with plenty of excellent opportunities for a good ictor These opportunities were made the most'of last night, and Signor Tessada must have been well pleased with the liearty laughter and loud applause which greeted his efforts. As the loving and Attractive wife of Pipele, Signora Venpsta shewed herself possessed of a somewhat unexpected fund of humour. Like a true -artiste she sacrificed her personal appear ance to the exigencies of the part, and •entered spiritedly iuto the fun and frolic of "Signora Caranti Vita represented the -eroine Rigoletta with delightful abandon, her castanet aria in the last act being -uproariously encored. Paladini was her lover Carlo, and seeing the two together it •was impossible to help remarking what a handsome couple they made. In spite ot the comparative triviality of the role, Paladini as usual shewed to great advan tage, and the same remarks apply to Signor Cesari, who managed to iufuse a certain amount of grim pleasantry into his part Signor Gambetti sang, as he always does, Magnificently, but was evidently ill at -ease as the rollicking artist Cabrion. Ihe Sight and airy choruses which so fre quently, occur throughout this ope a a were on the whole well rendered.

The theatre "was as full .is could be ex pected considering the counter musical at traction in Pitt-street. Thi3 evening " Mose in Egitto," whicli was so superbly played on Saturday, will be repeated. To-morrow

we are to have " Norma," with Guadapini on the title role, who is sure to play the part magnificently. The performance will be under the patronage and|in the presence of His Excellency the Marquis and the Mar chioness of Normanby It is just possible, we understand, that before they leave us the Company will play (for the first time in the colony) Marchetti's " Ruy Bias" which was produced so sue-, cessf ully at her Majesty's Theatre, i nOctober last. The libretto, is of course, founded on the famous story of Don Cesar de Bazari. —Max.

ARRIVAL OF THE ROTORUA.

AUSTRALIAN ITEMS.

By the arrival in harbour of the s.s. liotorua this morning, we are placed in possession of files of Australian papers to the 13th inst., from which we extract the following items :— A company is being formed m Sydney for the purpose of establishing a trading station on the south-east end of New Guinea. The following players" will represent Vic toria in the Intercolonial Cricket Match :— Allen Elliott, McShane, McDonnell, Ten nan t, Woolf, Slight, English, Major, Scott, Hodges. Umpire, Budd. Lewis Davis, an apprentice on board the Hr.lton Castle at Melbourne, committed suicide.

SiguorD'Albertislias travelled 450 miles up the Fly River, and made a collection of birds and plants. He found the natives nu merous and hostile.

John Goodwin, at Gulgong, was killed by a blow with a paling. Peter Anderson, a Swede, was arrested. Governor Weld recently rode 100 miles, occupying thirteen hours in the saddle.

Robert and William Hutchins have been suffocated by foul air in a shaft near War nambool.

The body of Percy Campbell, a schoolboy of 15, was "found on the railway line with the head cut off. He had written to his sweetheart threatening to destroy himself. A young woman drowned herself in the Yarra, in consequence of disappointed love. Sir James McCulloch intends to retire into private life. The Victorian Woollen Mill Company declared a dividend of 10 per cent. The head of a miner named H. Milne was completely blown oft" at Costerfield while he was withdrawing a charge. Another miner named Burnett was killed by an accidental explosion at Orange. The murdered bodies of Mr and Mrs Mc- Askill were found at Siroud. The woman's body has been partly burnt. A verdict of wilful nmrder was returned.

Henry Coheu, licensed pawnbroker, in Melbourne, has been charged with feloniously receiving stolen property, and remanded.

Mrs Kerrigan, wife of a messenger in the Victorian Treasury, hung herself. Supple, who shot at the late G. P. Smith, is to be released.

John Mathews, Melbourne merchant, has failed for £12,736. Mr Moroom scored 88 points with the Martini Henry rifle with 21 shots, at 400, 500, and 600 yard?, at Adelaide.

At Connamble, N.S.W., thermometers under iron roofs marked 129, in ten days the temperature was above 110. A railway accident occurred on the Hobson's Bay railway line at 7 o'clock at night. The suburban train from Prahran came into collision with another train on entering ths station in Flinders-street. Several carriages were smashed, and some passengers bruised and shaken, but no one was seriously injured. Samuel Berliner, a boot importer, late of Melbourne, has been sentenced to twelve mouths' imprisonment for fraudulent insol vency at Adelaide. The Hobson Bay Railway Company declared a dividend of 10 per cent.

Sir John Cootehas begun his examination of Port Philip harbour.

HARBOUR BOARD.—THIS DAY.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Harbour Board was held at the offices, Fort street, this afternoon. Present: —Messrs J. T. Boylan (chairman), Isaacs, Melton, Heather, Daldy, Casey, Masefield, and Cosgrave. LETTER 3.

A letter was read from Mr W. G. Jenkins, containing photographs of a hopper dredge constructed for the Greenock Harbour Trust.

It was agreed that the letter should be acknowledged \vith thanks. Letteis relating to reports, &c, were read from the secretaries of the Monaki, Hawkes' Bay, Bluff, and Wanganui Har bour Boards. EXTENSION OF TIMB. Messrs Jones and Wars applied for a further extension of their contract time, until April 30th. Letters on the subject were read from Mr W. Evriugton, Engineer of the Dock, and the matter was referred to the Works' Committee to report upon, on the under standing that if necessary a special meeting should be held to consider the question. DOCK REPORT. The usual report of the dock engineer relating to progress of work during the last fortnight was read. It was very favour able. OTTO AND CARR'S CLAIM. The Chairman reported that Messrs Otto and Carr's claim for liparian rights had heen settled for £750. ACCOUNTS.

The payment of accounts was authorised as follows :—General account, £2,233 6s; loan account, £2,565 7s 7d; total, £5,798 13s 7d. The following statement of funds was made : — , , ' General account: —Total balance in bank, £3,242 18s 8d; cash on hand, £18 3s. Total £3,260 18s lid. By accounts ordered to be paid as above ; £2,233 6s ; total balance, £1,027 12s lid. Loan Account Balance in Bank, £5,015 16s Id ; accounts ordered to be paid, £3,562 7s 7d. Total balance, £1,450 8s 6d. FINANCE AND WORKS COMMITTEE. It was moved by Mr Masefield, and seconded by Mr Melton :—" That the name of Mr'Kissling be added to the Finance Committee, and that of Mr Melton to the Works and Endowment Committee. MINUTES. ' ■ • The minutes of the Finance and Works Endowment Committee were read and adopted. Agreed to. GRIDIRON FOR WATERMEN. Mr Casey moved "That a gridiron be constructed for the use of the watermen. Mr Casey said that at present the water men had no place to clean their boats. The motion was seconded by Mr Isaacs, and carried, This concluded the business.

WASTE LANDS BOARD.

THE fortnightly meeting "of the Waste Lands Board was held this afternoon. Present \ -Messrs D. A. Tole, Chief Com missioner (chair), May, Moate, Firth, and Dr Campbell. THAMES Negotiations.—ln reply to Mr Firth the Chairman said no reply bad been received relative to the Thames: nego £lffi AT GISBORNK, PATULAHI Br.QCK. —The Chairman said plans had been made of the land, which comprised an aiei of 53 000 acre, consisting of agricultural and plLa! sections. The survey had been going on for the last eighteen '^nth« and the estimates ranged from £4 to £9 per acre but the gentleman who made the estimate thought tha,t perhaps £1 might to deducted from each. jW. S uburW lands were estimated at £10, and the township blocks at £15. llio m-fncipal roads were mostly two chains wide? but not in all cases. Mr Firth moved

" That surveyors be instructed to make all main roads two chains wide." Mr Tonks seconded, and the motion was carried. Mr Tole said there were still 19,000 acres unsurveyed, the minimum rate must be £1 'per acre, the disposal of any unsold allotment after the sale would remain with the Board. -Mr Tonks and Mr Moats spoke very highly of the blocks j there was a flat of 2,000 acres in good grass, fit for cattle at once.—Mr Firth would put up a portion of each of the lands.—Mr Tonks coincided, and would offer a third of the township and suburbau, a third of the rurals, and a third of the special pastoral and agri cultural lands.—lt was then resolved, iv accordance with the above, to submit the lands for sale, and the necessary steps for such sale to be taken. After some discus sion as to the time and place of sale, it was resolved that the sale should take place at Gisborne within six weeks.

POLITICAL ADDRESSES.

OUR correspondent's report of the speech delivered by Mr F. Whitaker at Cambridge, and the speeches of Messrs H. H. Lusk and Hamlinat Waiuku, was crowded out of to-day's issue. .

We would draw attention to an advertise ment in our columns announcing that the Rev Gervase Smith, D.D., will preach at the Pitt-street Wesleyan Church to morrow evening at 7.30. Dr Smith arrived by the Rotorua f his morning, being upon a tour througt the colonies as a deputation from the British Wesleyan Conference; and as his stay will be very limited, it would be well for those who wish to hear Dr Smith to avail themselves of this oppor tunity. We have to acknowledge the receipt of the following subscriptions on behalf of Mrs Dymock, whose husband died a few days ago, leaving her and her helpless cnildren in destitute circumstances :—Mr W. Kean, £1 ; Mr Worthington, ss; R.R., 2s ; A Friend, 2s 6d.

EVENING STAR TUESDAY FEBRUARY I*9



T AXE p|ISTRICT T IBRARY. A SOIREE AND CONCERT IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE ABOVE INSTITUTION, WILL BE HELD TN THE 4_-COLLEGETes On To-morrow (Wednesday), February 20, 1878. Admission:—Single Ticket, 2s 6d., or Five for £03 ; Children under twelve years, One Shilling. Tickets may be obtained at the Stores of either Messrs. Mays or Duder, Devonport; or of the Committee—Messrs. H. Dacrc, ft. Maeky, M. Shea, and T. Seaman ; or Mr Dufaur, Staii office. AN ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMMrc will be issued. Several Ladies and Gentlemen from Auckland have kindly promised their assistance. The Steamer (TAKAPUNA Will leave the Auckland Wharf at 4.30, calling at Devonport Wharvea at 4.50 and 5 p.m , land ing at the Lake, and returning by Moonlight, after the Concert. WANTED, a good General Servant ; must be a good cook and laundress ; references required.—Mrs. Wynyard, Grafton Road.__ WANTED, a good General Servant. — Cottage of Content Hotel. Victoria-st. ANTED, middle-aged Women for Hotels. Newmarket. Thames, Mercury Bay, Opotiki, Waikato; Handy Man ; Boy for a shop. Tlamilton; General Servants, town and country.—E. Henry, Shortland-street. ANTED, a Boy for the country.—J. Warren, Grocer, Newton. ANTED to Purchase, a Small Fire proof Safe, second-hand.—State price and size to Box 47, Post-offlce. W" ANTED, Apprentices and Improvers to the Ship-building trade.—R. McKay, Freeman's Bay. WANTED, Quarry Men, with tools, for working scoria: and a good Labourer.— B. McDonald, Elleralie Gardens. WT ANTED, by a young girl, a situation TT as Barmaid.—Mrs. Klsmore's Registry, Shortland-street. W~ ANTED, a thorough good Tinsmith; one who understands gasfitting pre ferred. Constant employment to a steady man. —Apply to M. McDermott, Victoria-street Kast. WANTED, a Bod^MakTr^Apply Gee and Potter, Coach Builders, Grey street. WANTED, a respectable girl to make herself generally useful ; must have testimonials.—Mrs. Irwin. American Store. Alexandra-street. WANTED, a smart Boy,' a^out 10.— Ap>)ly, by letter, to Star Office. Address " C.C." W ANTED, a Girl, about 13 or 15, accustomed to children": can sleep at home.—Apply Cliff House, Moore-street. WANTED,"a~ Boy for the \ KitchenT- Apply E. Wat'-ra, Queen-street. WANTED, one or two respectable Young Men as Boarders, near town. — Terms moderate.—Apply this office. ANTED, a strong Lad to Deliver Meat.—R. Giles, Butcher, 211, Queen atreet. WANTED, first-class Waiter, hotel; Female Cook, Boy to milk, middle-aged Female, and 23 Female Servants (town and country).—Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. WANTED, a good General Servant for a small family; references required.— For address apply O. Mays, North Shore. WANTED to Lease, a first-class Hotel in the country : Wanted also a Barmaid and. a Married Couple, without children to manage an Hotel in the country.—Apply to F. G. EwiDgton.__ WANTED, several good General Servants, Housemaids, Nursemaids, a middle-aged woman to attend to child i en, Man for farm, miik and plough.—Mrs. Eismore'a Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, a young Lady for the Stage to travel through New Zealand and the Australian Colonies,—Apply personally to E.F., agent, Thames Hotel, Auckland, between the hours of 3 and 5 o'clock to-morrow (Wednesday), 20th Feb. WANTED, a first-class Barmaid for Up-stairs Bar; good wages —Apply at Greyhound Hotel. WANTED, 3 Good Carters; must be sober men.—Apply to George Wilson, Nelson-street. W ANTED, a smart Lad ; must be a writer and quick at figures.—Apply Win. Stevenson, General Storekeeper. Onehunga. ANTED, a good General Servant for Remuera, where another is kept.— Apply, before 11 a.m., to Mrs. W. Cruickshank, Grafton Road. ■ WANTED, a good General Servant; references required.—Mrs. E. J. Clark, Brighton Road, Parnell. ' WANTED, Arthur Howlan to call at the Union Sash and Door Company's Office at once to see Mr. Monk. WANTED, Apprentices and Improvers to the Dressmaking; also, one that un derstands the machine.—Apply Mrs. E. Combes, Grafton Road. WANTED, sharp, 1 Navvy, 4 Bushmen, None but thoroughly competent men need apply.-J. W. Waller, Manager Guthrie and Larnach Company, Onehunga. ANTED to Let, in ?ainell, two 6-roomed Houses, with every «on venience.—Apply to Richard ICeals. WANTED, 3 or 4 respectable Men as Boarders, at the Wellington Hotel, Wellington-street. Terni3 moderate. WXNTED, a respectable active Youth to drive a baker'B cart; also a Boy as apprentice to the Bakinsr and Con fectionery business. — James Leslie, Urion Bakery, Parnell. ' W"~ ANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mo uld ngs, Joiner's Work. &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timbor Company (Limited), G. Holdship, Manager. ANTED, 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 weekly wnges if preferred.— Wonting Men's Public Baths, Victoria-street East. AN MED. a respectable person to adopt a female infant.—For address appJyjMsjDfitne. VkTANTIiD, a respectable young woman V» as Nursemaid to two children. Mus' be a good needlewoman.—For address apply this oflice.



WANTED to Purchase, a Second-hand Set of Fairbanks Scales capable of weighing 5001bs. to 8001bs.— James Smith (late Hell Bros.), Custom-House street. WANTED. 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 to make room to fit up the Baths.—Cheap Fur niture Mart, Victoria-street East. ANTED, Cash Purchasers to know that I sell at Town Prices, and supply superior articles, especiallylTeas, my superlative mixture at 3s. per ib. is a treat. I have a good Family Tea at 2s ; Refined Sugars from 4Jd 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. WANTED, all connected with Private Boarding Houses, Restaurants. Hotels. Shipping. &c, &c. tojfiveßOßLKY'S PATENT AERATED 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 Invalids. Wholesale and Itetnil Manufactory : Upper Lome-street, Auckland. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL, 1 have the following bargains for Men, Women, and Children:—2B gross Clark's Glared Cotton (200 yards), isd a reel, Is per dozen; 12 gross Crochet Cotton, 24d a reel, 2s 3d a dozen; 25 doz. Seamless Lisle Gloves, sd, or three pair for Is ; Fresh Lot of Knitting Cotton, 23 alb.; Sewing Silk, two skeins for Id; 40 Fresh Large Celestial Concertinas. 7s each; lot of small ditto, 4s each ; Stay Busks, 3d: Shirt Buttons, 3d a gross; Superior ditto, 2d a dozen ; 5 dozen Scissors, 9d; Splendid Soap, 2d a cake; Wave Braid, 3d per doze" : Cherry Tooth Paste, 4d a bottle; Leather Laces, Is a gross; Gents' White Opera Ties, 4d and 6d; Dressing Combs, 3d and 6d; Real Buffalo ditto, Is; Men's Good Braces, 9d; Violet Powder, 4d a packet.; Large Bottles Lavender Water, 9d; Fresh Lot of Spectacles, Is; Full weight Sperms, lOJd; Lovely Prunella Boots for those who wish to get rich husbands; Canary Seed, 6d; Nice Lot of Toys, Id to 6d; Lot of Apple and other Cases cheap; Men's Socks, 4}d; more of the bplendid 2s Tea; Superior Mixed Tea, 2s 6d; &c, &c, &c—w. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobßon-3treet. HOUSE and Parlour-maid wanted for a private family in the Waikato.—Apply Mrs. F. Mosa, Parnell, before three. XT^ ANTED, FOR DUNEDIN : 30 FIRST-CLASS JOINERS, For Light aad Finest Quality Work. To com petent men. six or twelve months engage ment' J. W. WALLER, Manager, GUTHKIE & LARNACH (LIMITED), Onehunga.



mo 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 the proffered employment. _ ■ I*l /» PER ACRE.—Land at Mount Eden dfcJ O For Sale. Excellent soil. Partly fenced. Good view. Very easy terms can bo arranged.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. REPARATORY SC H O ST, Grace-strekt, Ponbonby Road. MRS. ROBINSON desires to inform her friends that she intends to Open a Preparatory School for Boys and Girls, at her residence, on Tuesday, sth March. Terms: ONE SHILLING per WEEK. CHURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). Quarter Days -.—January 25, April 12, July 5, September 27. For particulars, apply to the Headmaster. JAS. ADAMS. B.A. "VTE WTOJS FIXE JtJ ii 1G A JL> i£. 1.1 NOTICE. The Adiourned Meetingia Postponed pending arrangements for Water Supply. Due notice of time and place of meeting will be given. By order of the Committee. J. WARREN. Chairman. MAT A WAI GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that a Call (first) of Sixpence per Share has this day been made by the Directors upon the Capital of the Company, payable to the Secretary, at the office of the Company, Shortland-street, Auckland, on or before TUESDAY, 4th day of March, 1878. FREDK. RING, ' ";\ Secretary, mo CAI:PENTEKS AND BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the Ist MARCH, for the Erection of a Two-storied Residence in the Carlton Road, for T. Jagger Ksq. Plans and specifications to be seen at the •Thistle Hotel. GEO . BOWRING. Architect. i"iLERK -wants situation as Book-keeper v 7 and assistant in town or country store ; country preferred.—Address A.F- D., Star office. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). Tenders will be received at this Office till noon of MONDAY, February 25, for Alterations to Locomotive Engine at the Mines, Kawakawa. Plans and specification may be seen on appli cation to the undersigned. . By order of the Board. HENRY GILFILLAN, Jun., Acting Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, February 12,1878. i^AKDENEIt (single) Wanted, 5 miles \X from Auckland.—J. Bum, Cojk-streo West; r |IHK N UllS EKIES, Paniell. —Cucum- JL bera in any quantity at-6d per dozen. ] «aa^l""A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP _^£jjjj|^»- L\ COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER AND EAST COAST PORTS. bl8" PRETTY JANE Will leave Queen-street Wharf on THURS DAY.the 21,t instant, at o,^ "Manager Auckland Steamship Co.



ASSESSMENT COURTS for the Districts within the County of Eden will be held at the times ana places undermentioned:— t District. Place of Assessment Court. Day of Sitting, Hour. Epsom Highway District .. .. Mr Barstow's House Monday, 4th March 10 a.m. Newmarket „ .. .. Newmarket Ha 1 ... >• •> i^°° n Ifemuera „ .. .. School-house, Mount Hobson » j"ah," 7 S'm Town of Onehunga Court-house Wednesday 6th „ I p.m. Mount Roskill Highway District.. Mr. Cleghorn's House .. » •• ,/'"; Boroagh of Parnell .. .. .. Borough Council Office Friday, Bth „ |0 a.m. Mount Eden Highway District .. Hedley's Store, near Toll-bar Saturday, 9th „ io a.m Mount Albert „ .. Page's Store, New North Road Monday, 11th ~|°ff a- m- Whau „ .. Whau Public Hall *£•"?• Point Chevalier , f .. Edgcombe's Northern Hotel „ » » Vo P;,n" City of Auckland Police CourtS Su e " insoT™ Eden Terrace Highway District.. Office of Messrs Suiter's Brewery Friday, 15th „ IU.dU a.m. Karangahape „ .. Karangahaue Board Office ~ ~ *» i'nqnam Ponsonby „ .. Ponsonby Hall Saturday, 16th „ o.oßa.iD, One-Tree Hill „ .. Junction Hotel Monday, 18th „ j^a.m. Graftonßoad „ .. School-room. Carlton Road „ ~ .» j^ u°°n Mount Wellington „ .. Ellerslie Hotel Tuesday, 19th „ }«^; Panmure Township Loomb's Hotel, Panmure „ „ .. xi uooa- Tamaki West Highway District.. Old School-house, near Mr. W. J. Taylor's ». » •> m- Newton „ .. Warnook Bros' Soap Factory, .„„ Cox's Creek Friday, 22nd ~ iu.su a.m. Arch Hill „ .. Baxter's Store, Great North Road Saturday, 23rd „ 10.30 a.m. Dated this 19th day of February, 1878. c BAKSTOW Judge of Assessment Courts.



a SSESSMENT COURTS. J^ COUNTY OF WAITEMATA HIGHWAY BOARD DISTRICTS. I hereby appoint Sittings of the Assessment Courts for the undermentioned Districts, to be held at the places mentioned in the notification of the 26th of January last, as follows :- Districts. Times for Sittings of Assessment Courts.3 Devonport Highway Board District .. .. 2nd March, 1878, at 11 a* . Lake Highway Board District 2nd March 1878, at 2 p.m. North Shore Highway Board District .. .. sth March, 1878, at 11 a.m. Pukeatua Highway Board District .. .. Bth March, 1878, at 3 p.m. Whangaparaoa Highway Board District .. 9th March, 18/8, at 11 a.m. Waitakerei Bast Highway Board District .. 16th March, 1878, at 12 noon Waitakerei West Highway Board District .. 16th March, 1878, at 3 p.m. Waikomiti Highway Board District .. .. 23rd March, 1878, at 12 noon Waitakerei South Highway Board District .. 23rd March, 1878, at 2 p.m. Datec* this 19th of February, 1878. WM COLEMAN> Judge of Assessment Courts.



TW~ O T ICE. If the Boy who took a Small Book from a little Girl in the Church of Kngland Cemetery on Sunday afternoon, does not return it within eight days, and apologise, I will give Five Pounds to anyone who will give such informa tion as will lead to the conviction of the thief. JAMES DICKEY. OARD and Residence, in the comfort able home of a widow lady, for a GenUe man or Lady, or a child of respectable parents. The house is pleasantly situated, with stable, five minutes' walk from 'Bus, and twenty from Union Bank.—Mrs. Grainger. Norfolk-street, through Lincoln-street, Ponsonby Road. WAIUKU AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. THE NINTH ANNUAL SHO Will be held at. MR. SEDGWICK'S YARDS,-WAIUKU, ON WEDNESDi* V, 20th FEBRUARY, IS7S. ALFRED W. BARRIBALL, Secretary. m a n k s. Ex Lorraine and Apkllks, 50 FIRST-CLASS IRON TANKS.



W. & G. WINSTONB. ■nfT~o~u~R~! pi lour ! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGill, Hassell, J. T. Evans and Co In sacks, 50s and 100a. B. TONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cxire Hams and Bacon. tsr Tbe best brand in the market. Wholesale Agknts—B. TOI7KS Sc CO. Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonodust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO HORSE. —Wanted a second-class .Plough Horse, stauch; price moderate.—For address apply office of this paper. 4/9 BUYS A GOOD GRENADINE DRESS, AT A. LLNABURY & CO.'S. 5/11 BUYS A GOOD FRENCH CO9TUME. 9/6 BUYS A GOOD SERGE DRESS PIECE. 1/9 BUYS A GIRLS' TRIMMED HAT. AT LINABURY'S. HEAVY BLUE SERGE, ONLY Is. Gd., • AT LINABURY'S. Small Profits and Quick Returns! At LINABURY'S. AMERICAN SHEETINGS AND CALICOES, AT LINABURY'S. Cheapest Stock in Auckland of Fancy Goods, Millinery, Hosiery, Dress Goods, Umbrellas. Costumes,1 Blankets, Shirtings, &0., &c, &c. We are NOW OPENING UP our AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS GOODS, MILLINERY, &O. a tin a'bury & rjo., 201 &206, quewn-street, Auckland. XJEV. GERVASE SMITH, D. D., WILL PREACH AT THE PITT-STREET WESLEY AN CHURCH, TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY), At 7.30 p.m. 1| AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICE. ELIZABETH DAVIDSON, of the City of Auckland, in New Zealand, Widow, devisee under the will of her husband, Alexander Davidson, late of t!1 c City of Auckland aforesaid, Engineer, decease.*?., has applied to bo regis tered as Proprietor of an Estate in fee simple in respect of all that parcel of land situated in the City of Auckland aforesaid, containing eighteen •perches more or less, being part of Allotment forty-seven of Section thirty-two, find bdng the whole of the land included in Volume i; Folio SC. of the Register Book. ' . The applicant will be registered as aforesaid, ut)lcs3 caveat forbidding the same bo lodsred in this ollicc on or before the 23rd day of March Dated, at the Land TransferOfflce, Auckland, the i2th day of February, 1378. > THEO. IUSSLTNG, District Land Registrar. OTTN T EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders are invited for several proposed Works In the above District. Plans hnd specifications can be seen, and all nccessu.:j information obtained, at the oltlce of the Knwinecr to the Board (Mr Allwright), Over Mr John Lamb's Store, No. 1, Qu.-en-street. Tender* to bo sent to the undersigned on or before TUESDAY, the 26th instant, at 4 o'clook P%m' T. THOMPSON, Chairman.



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. DEBTORS AND CREDITORS ACT, 1876. Creditors in the undermentioned Estates who have not already done so are requested to prove their Claims with me on or before THURSDAY, the 28th February, 1878, when a first and final Dividend will be payable. David Lindsay, of Papakura, near Auck- Auckland, Storekeeper. Charles Darrell, of Albert-street, Auck land, Tailor Benjamin Charles Haylks, of Auckland, Restaurant-keeper. THOS. MA.CFFARLANE, Trustee. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland. February 18, 1878. WANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMKGEN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of way. THE Auckland Improvement Com missioners will cause to be sold by public auction, the lease for 99 years of all the unsold allotments in Princes, O'Rorke, Alfred, Welles ley-street East, Symond, Rutland, and Lorne streets, on the-lßth March. 1878. R. H. STEVENSON, Secretary. Improvement Commissioners Office, 14th February, 1878. VS^ ANTED Known, that D. Gor.DiE is ■? T prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe said other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &.C.. &.C. at tho lowest marketprice, at hin Yarda Cus ttm-honse-street. T^T ORK IN G MEN'S C L Uls. The Committee have resolved to opev the Club as soon as 100 Members are enrolled. In tending Members are reminded that by joining at once they will save Entrance Fee. Rules and Cards of Membership—los., 65., and 4s.—are now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. Heslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria-street; Mr. Cook, corner of Albert and Wyndham-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell; any member of Committee; or of W. Lepine, Secretary. XT«r>Oe; —FOR SALE, Farm of 156 acres, a^ry^tf*'. partly improved, 50 acres bush, House of 3 rooms, &c, 20 miles from Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent. Shortland-street. £1O t0 £lm. LBNT. «n Building Society oil JL\/ 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. ORTH SHORE.—For Sale, a bargain, that beautifully-situated and well-built i Residence adioining the Devon-port Hnll. '■''•" position is unequalled on the Shore, being ciudu to the water's edge, and yet sheltered • orn U bleak winds. The Garden is well stocked with. Fruit and Ornamental Trees. The property is better known as having been the residence of the late Mr David Burns. A.pply on the premises.—W. P. Featherstone. 1»O/(A —HOUSE of 6 rooms, wash-house c^/vtfcvr. with copper, coal-hole, range, &c, good well, allotment 66 x 108-6, fenced and planted, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. OQQA —24 ACRES GOOD LAND, 7 acres Ji(W«/v. in grass and crops, 1 acre orchard and garden, all fenced, plenty of water, House of 6 roon?s, 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. ~| Of ACRE FARM, 17 miles from JL <LP JL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad ioining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Estate Agent, Shortland-street. j~O/\ ACRE FARM, 80 acres in grass, 2 acres lOv orchard in full bearing, 30 acre bush, all level land and rich soil, House of 3 rooms. dairy, stock-yard, &c. Price, £4003. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite Vulcan Lane.—Apply to Manager Bank of New South Wales. TO LET, in Karangahape Road, a House of seven rooms and scul'ery, with six fireplaces, well adapted for a medical man, at present occupied by Dr. Young. Possession can be had by 25th February.—Apply to J. Carson, Stichbury's Buildings, Queen-street; or to A. Sommerville, opposite Holdship's Factory, Newton. rpo LET, with immediate possession, on I Three Kings Road, near Epsom, a good Dairy Farm of eighty acres, with dwelling house, stables, cowsheds, &c, at present occupied by Mr. James Crawford. —For terms apply on the farm to J. Crawford. TO LET, immediately, the Premises now in the occupation of Mr. Cucfcsey, Music Seller, Queen-street. —Apply to Wm. Easdown, Queen-street. TO LET, unfurnished, 2 nice Rooms, with folding doors ; good Fireplace in each room; suitable for two young men or married Couple.—Apply this office. TO SMALL CAPITALISTS.—For sale, in a country town, within easy distance from Auckland, a Good Thriving Business. Principals only dealt with.—Apply, by letter only, to A.S.. Star Office. LOST, on Sunday night, between Sea field View and Symonds-street, a Violet and Black Cloud.—Finder please return to Mr. J. Brown, Symonds-street. ANYONE having Lost a Hound can have the same by giving description, and paying expenses of advertising.—J. Hamilton,, Albert-street. ■ .. X*QHA —FOR SALE, Substantially d&Uvf"- built Cottage of 5 rooms and kitchen, with freehold corner allotment, 66x100 feet, fenced, tile drained, and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, excellent view.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. IyOTICE OF REMOVAL The Undersigned has removed his Office from the Railway Wharf to No. 7, QUEEN-STREET (above Mr. Gilfillan's), where all communica tions in reference to the Barges 'Lake Erie' and ' Lake St. Clair' are to be addressed. Orders executed as formerly for Ship's Plank ing, and all descriptions of Long Timber. JNO. SMYTH, Waitakerei and Wainni. COAL AND FIREWOOD YARD FOR SALE. To be Disposed of, the Remainder of the Lease, 5 years from the Ist of March, of that piece of ground known as Kirby's Firewood Yard, Upper Queen-street, the present Proprie tor retiring from the business. This is a good opening, as there is no other yard near the locality. J. LEWIS, Upper Queen-street. O LET, at Mount Eden, near Major Green's, a 6-roomed House, with cowshed, stabling, two large resevoirs of water, and eight acres of land; or if preferred, without the land. —Apply to G. Testa, Mount Eden. '■T^T O T ICE. DR. YOUNG has Removed to SYMONDS STRKET, next house to the New Caledonia Hotel. : ASUCKLAND AMATEUR* J\. ATHLETIC CLUB. AUTUMN'MEETI N G. Saturday, march 9, Is7B. Programme :— 120 YARDS HANDICAP—Two Prizes. THROWING THE HAMMER.—One Prize. HALF-MILE HANDICAP.—Two Prizes. HIGH JUMP.—One Prize. i . 120 YARDS HURDLE HANDICAP. — Two Prizes, ONK MH.w HANDICAP.—Two Pnzes. BOYS' CHAMPION RACE (Quarter Mile, level). Open to Pupils of Auckland Schools. - —Two Frizes. POLE .)UMP.-One Prize. ' -j QUART! Li-MILE LEVEL RACE.-TwofPuzes. TUG OF WAR (Six a?side).- Six Prizes. • j Entries -vjth Colours, and Fee of 23. 6d. for Handicaps, and Is. for other events, to; be addressed to the undersigned, at the Club-robm, and sent in by SATURDAY, 2nd Maroh, kt 9 P Ul# ALFRED KING, Hon. Sec. INDUSTRIAL ~H 0 MjE. The Ladies' Committee of the Home inyite the Friends and Subscribers to be present at the Distribution of Gifts tffcthe Children, from a ChrisimasTkme, on WEDNESDAY, the.2otl February instani, at 5.p.m.



PIAKO GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the following Shares, Forfeited for Non-payment of First Call of One Shilling per Share, will bo sold by auction, by Mr. K. ARTHTTK. at his Marf, Queen-street, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 20th instant, at 12 noon, unless Calls and Expenses are paid to the Manager on or before that date: — No. of Shares. Nos. Brown, J.C 10 2097 to 21C6 Butler, Charlea .. .. 3 2185 to 2187 Brownhill, W 6 2260 to 2265 Burke, P 20 59(8 to 5917 and 13471 to 13480 Bruce, James .. .. 10 2785 to 2594 Chappell. Geo 30 6022 to 6051 Dunne, Mary .. .. 20 3635 to 2654 Edmonds, Geo 25 16862 to ltic\ cS «inn, G. L 36 6(502 to XC.7 Gudgeon, J. B 5 -1099 to iiO3 Harvey, John .. .. 5 6396 to 6101 Judd, W. H 25 10543 to 105 (« and 16887 to 16985 T,ahman, H 5 2238 to 2242 O'Brien, Dennis 100 4254 to 430?. and 17X17 to 17166 Phillips, C .. 1 13135 Vernon, H 10 17353 to 17452 Williams, Alexander M. 25 3025 to 3349 TI|7AVERLEY GOLD MINING COM YT PANY (LIMITED). I hereby give notice that the Directors of this Company, at a meeting of the Board, held on SATURDAY, the 16th day of February, made a Call (the sixth! of Threepence (3d.) per Share on the Capital of the Company, payable to the Secretary, at the Company' 3 Office, Kaparie:a Chambers, Coromandel, on or before SATUR DAY, the 9th day of March, 1878. By order. W. HORNE, Secretary. Coromandel. 18th February. 1878. TO be OPENED, next Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-street, on Monday, Feb. 18, an INFANT SCHOOL foi Children between the ages of 2 and 5. Also, an EVENING SC HOOL for GIRLS on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri days, at 7 p.m.: and BOYS on Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Fridays, 7 p.m. piLECTORAL DISTRICT OF PARNELL. Mr. MOSS will address the ELECTORS on TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, at the Parnell Hall, at half-past 7 o'clock. mENDERS TOR FREEMAN'S BAY JL ROADWAY. The Time for receiving Tenders is Extended until 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, 27th instant. Intending Tenderers are requested to see amended specifications. _ P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. mO BRICK L A V E KS. TENDERS required for Brick Foundations for Engines and Boilers, to be erected at the Sash and Door Company's Mill, Tairau. Labour only. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Phoenix Foundry, Stanley-street, Auckland. OPEO IA L i 1 HEAP j JLNES IN DRAPERY AND CLOTHING FOR THK , CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. H. ATKINS Wilt, Shew the Following Cheap Lines During the Christmas Holidays :— A Large Lot of Rich, Bright, Black Silks at 3/11, as bright as sold at 5/6 Cheap Coloured Silks, beautiful shades Cheap Japanese Silks Cheap Dress Materials Cheap French Muslins A Job Line of Extra Quality Black Silk Jackets at one-third the original prices. Silk Umbrella 3, splendid value, at 3/11 Lined Parachutes (Bought a Job) at 2/11, worth double Cashmere and Lace Fischus, Capes, &c, at Reduced Priceß Cheap Lace Curtains, Table Linen, Quilts, Sheetings, and Manchester Goods, for the Christmas Holidays. InJ the CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Cheap Silk Dust Coats, Black AJpacca Coats, Trousers and Vests, Tweed Suits, Paget, Galatea, and Sack Coats, Boys' and Youths' Suits, &c, &c, &c, Au, Marked at Low Prices for the . Christmas Holiday. ithe new pith helmet. Job Line of Men's Straw Hats at 1/11, half-price. Job Line of Boys Straw Hats at 1/6, half-price. A. Large Stock of MOSGIEL and other TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boys' Wear. H» Atkins. (CHEESE, Cheese, Cheese, 48 old Canter- J bury Cheeses, only 4d lb., 3 lbs. for lid, 3d lb. the cheese. Come in time !. About sixty pairs of Superior Vases, from 2s 6d to 12s pair; only seven left, Superior Shell' Necklaces, 15s each; Small Apples, 7 lbs. for. Is; Cooking Pears, 7 lbs. Is; White and Gold Cups and Saucers, Is; Common Cups and Saucers; 6 Jugs 3s 6d set; Preserved Grapes, only 5s 6d per box of 20 lbs.: Mouse Traps, Id each ; Cucumbers,3 for 2d. Wanted, 100 lbs. of Waste Paper at 3d per lb.; Apples, 71bs. for Is; Tumblers, 3d and id each; Pint Tumblers, 3for 2s; small Tumb lers, 2d each, Is 6d dozen; Salt Cellars, 3d each; Bone Salt and Mustard Spoons, 2d.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. TO-MORROW. EX ROTORUA FROM SYDNEY. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his mart, Fort street, To-morrow (Wednesday), at 11 o'clock, 40 cases Grapes, in prime condition 40 cases Pears 2i) cases Apples 20 cases Nelson-Apples Pea and Cocoannts. SATURDAY, 11 A.M. CHAPEL-STREET. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS Under Writ Fi. Fa., unless- previously settled, at the Residence of Mr. W. Kirby. R, ART HU R Auctioneer , THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, DAIRY FARM, WITH DWELLING ' HOUSE AND OUTBUILDINGS. fIIHE undersigned has been favoured with JL. instructions to sell by auction, at his Estate, Land, and House Sale Rooms, Arthur's Mart, Queen-street, on Thursday next, the 28th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, That well-situated DAIRY FARM,.contain ing by admeasurement 40 acres (more or less), being Allotments Nos. 91' and 95, Suburbs of Auckland, together witn the Dwelling-bouse and Out-buildings erected thereon, now and for many years past in the occupation of Mr. Robt. Joughin, having a good frontage to the Three Kings Road. Soil volcanic; a never-failing supply of water. The position of. this Property, so near to the City, on a well-made highway in a rising dis trict, makes it desirable for a Homestead, Dairy Farm, or as an investment. . Terms Easy. R. A R T H U It Auctioneer. '.■ TO-MORROW. NOON. AUCTION SALE. AT ART HUR ' S MAR T, FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. itTEW HANDSOME IRON. BED 1> STEADS ~ New English-made Mnhogany Qhaira" „ V« " " Walnut Chess Tables New Colonial-made Parlour Suites ' Wool and Stuffed Chairs. Conches, Safes, Chefronniers, Loo and Square Tables. Carpets, Chests of Drawers.- Toilet Tabes, Washstands, Toilet Sets. Paliass s, Mattrasses, Pictures, Ovens, Clo -ka. Second-hfind Furniture, various lot-s, Stov&?,-lsange. Kitchen Utensils. Glass and Earthenware, a large Glass Case on stand, S Glass Case?, Large Hall Circle, 10 Sewing Machines, 2 Harmoniums, Organ»tte. assorted F tncy Gods, Millinery, Stationary, Boots, Clothing, &o. v Also, A Very Superior and Handsome Piano, i<V__ walnut case; one of Bord's best.