>C-_- ' ' - CHARGE AGAINST JOSEPH BRAY. Joseph Bray Avas charged with default in not complying Avith the requisition of a notice, duly served by John Duke in Novem ber last, for the purpose of abating a nwisance on his premises in Upper Queen street. Defendant pleaded not guilty. John Duke deposed that he Avas the appointed Inspector of Nuisances for the Karangahape Highway district, and he had duly served defendant Avith a notice about a nuisance, namely the running of night soil from his property into the creek, which was offensive to the neighbourhood. He visited the premises this morning, and the nuisance had been disregarded. He would put in the Highways Act and other authoritative documents to prove his right of action. Joseph Bray Avas sAvorn, and deposed the closet Avas never used, and Avas situated a considerable distance from any house, and could not possibly be a nuisance. To Mr Bray : He built the closet seven .years ago, and had never had it emptied, because it emptied itself; it ran aAvay, and that Avas enough. William Adams deposed that he Avas the nearest resident to the so-called nuisance, and had neA Ter experienced any ill-effects from it. His Worship said that defendant Avas bound to abate the nuisance on the receipt of notice from the Inspector ; no man had a right to continue a nuisance tending to injure the health of others. Mr Bray had, unfortunately.been before the court on other occasions for similar offences; you must pay a fine of 20s Avith costs 19s, and to "abate the nuisance Avithin 14 days co the satisfaction of the HigliAvay Board. Mr Bray : 1 will neither abate Avhat you call a nuisance, nor will I be at a shilling expense. His Worship : Then I shall have to order the Board to do it, and you Avill have to pay all costs. Mr Bray : I avoii'l pay one shilling to- AA*ards it. His Worship : Then yon will have to go to Mount Eden. Mr Bray : Then I will go. I Avon't pay. Defendant then left the court murmuring about the injustice of not auWing a man to do as he likes Avith his OAvn. CITY KATES. A number of city rate cases Avere settled out of Court, and James Butcher avus ordered to pay arrears of rate, £3 15s, Avith costs ISs 6(1. NEGLECTING A AVIFE AND FAMILY. James Schott Avas charged Avith neglect ing to proA_.de for his Avife, Caroline Amelia Schott. • Mrs Schott Avas SAvorn, and deposed that her husband, Herr Schott, Avas a musician, late of Auckland, and his general income was £300 per year. When he left Auck land for Wellington he agreed to alloAV her at least £2 per Aveek for the support of her self aud tAvo sons. This he continued for a feAV Aveeks, but had not sent a remittance for a considerable time. She belieA-ed that he Avas under a lucrative engagement as a musician. She and her sons Avere left en tirely AA*ithout the means of support. His Worship made an order upon "defen dant to pay 20s toAvards the support of Mrs Schott, anil 4s per week for the children.

CABLEGRAMS.

The Railway Disaster.

Fifty Thousand Pounds Damage.

Expedition to New Guinea,

(SPECIAL TO THE "STAR.")

SYDNEY, this day.

The railway accident has resulted in four deaths and the destruction of seventeen trucks of coal and kerosene shale. The merchandise burnt rapidly. It is estimated that the damage is fifty thousand pounds. A verdict of manslaughter Avas returned against the guard. Sydney merchants are forming an ex pedition to New Guinea.

AUSTRALIAN CABLEGRAMS.

NEW SOUTH WALES BUDGET.

[PEESS AGENCY.]

SYDNEY, January 31. In the Legislative Assembly to-night the Financial Statement Avas delivered. The accumulated surplus at the end of the year is £2,000,000. The estimated sur plus revenue over the expenditure for 187S is £150,000, notAvithstanding the stoppage of the sale of the Crown lands. There will be no change in the fiscal policy of the colony during the present year. Sailed : The s.s. City cf New York.

AQUATICS.

Cutter Race under 25 tons.

A kace for a sweepstakes of £5 a boat Avas sailed to-day betAveen the Victoria, Heather Bell, Euphemia, Wanderer, and Avon, being five out of the eight cutters which contended on Regatta Day. The course Avas from the wharf round Drunken Bay buoy and back. The conditions of the race Stipulated that no time for tonnage should be allowed ; the first boat taking tAVO-thirds and the second one-third of the money. Captain Ricketts, of the Lizzie, acted as starter, and after an exercise of nearly half an hour's patience, sent them aAvay splendidly together. The Avind at the time was blowing pretty strongly from the eastward, and AA'hen the flag fell they all canted overtothe southAvard. TheEuphemia from the centre position was smartest in getting under weigh, but the Avon and Victoria Avere not long after her. When they rounded the Avon was head boat, with the Victoria close behind her, folloAved by the Euphemia, Wanderer, and Heather BeU in the order named at close intervals. The boats as they filled across the harbour, presented a very pretty sight. The Avon increased her lead in the first mile, and wag •weH to AvindAvard off the North Shore wharf, the Victoria still second, and the others keeping AveU up.

12h. 25m. 30sec. The Avon Avas round the Chequered Buoy first, about £ni. ahead of the Victoria and Heather Bell; Wanderer and Euphemia about _ mile astern—the Wanderer to windward of the Euphemia. The other boats rounded as folloAvs : — 12h. 27m. 4sec, Heather Bell; 12h. 27m. lOsec, Victoria; 12h. 31m. 20sec, Wanderer; 12b. 32m. lOsec, Euphemia, All are standing over to Rangitoto. There is a strong breeze from the east 12h. 36m. The Avon stayed under Rangitoto, the Heather Bell and Victoria close'after ; the Victoria gaining fast on the leading boats. ... l"h 45m. The Victoria stayed on port tack 'to get near the Wanderer and Euphemia, who was s_en to have a stand under Rangitoto. 12h. 4Sm. The star board topmast back stay has carried away, aud she had to stay at once to save the top mast, so A\*e stand across to Tamaki Avhile repairing damages. . . 12h 55m. The Avon stayed off Ivohi marama ; the Heather Bell is still in com pany 1 p.m. Vhe Avon and Heather Bell both crossed the Victoria's bows ; the Avon slightly to wind .yard of the Heather Bell • Wanderer and Euphemia astern ot the Victoria, lh. 3m. The Victoria stayed and stood after two leading boats, lh. Sm. Stayed again to stand in. Hi 12m. The Avon stayed close in under the south shore, lh 14m. The Heather Bell follows, and both cross the Victoria a^ain—the Avon is still leading, Victoria close after them ; Wanderer and Euphemia close up. AU within half a mile- a^ss *-30-. For the last 10 minutes 'have been gain ing on the tAvo leading boats. AU stayed. Crossed the Heather BeU's boAvs, and I am on the Avon. AU.stayed again; aU witldn alof a mile

except the Euphimia, slightly to leward, looking up for the Drunken Bay bouy. The Victoria is about 20 yards ahead of the Heather Bell. 1.42. The Aa-ou has rounded the Heather Bell and Victoria in the next minute. 1.45." The Wanderer has rounded the Euphimia. Still about a J of a mile to leeAvard. 1.54. Euphimia round, and all are bousd home. The Avon is a £ of a mile ahead, the Heather Bell and Victoria side by side. The Wandere'- is coming close up, and the Euphimia a mile astern. The race concluded in the folloAving order. h. m. s. Avon Arr, 2 30 0 ... 1 Victoria ... ) rr. ,i „,. ~, , > logethei Wanderer \ ° Heather Bell, 4 Euphemie, * The Avon Avon by about 200 yds. The Wanderer and Victoria finished locked to gether, the Victoria's boom boing on the Wanderer's deck g§All the rest Avere close up. The AvonHo day had a larger mainsail than on Wednes day, and sailed much better. There is a dispute as tOAvhich AA*as second. The Wanderer and A^ictoria collided several times in the last quarter of a mile. YACHT RACE.—FLYING FISH V. HERTHA. Mr Knox's Flying Fish, the yacht Avhich Avon the first prize in the race for under 6 tons yachts in the Regatta, and the Hertha (late Bismarck) Failed a match to-day for £10 a side. The course Avas from the wharf round Drunken Bay buoy and back; Avhich, as the wind avus, gave a beat one Avay and a run the other. Dan Holland sailed the Hertha, and J. Knox the Fish. Betting level, Hertha for choice. A capital start AA-as effected at lOminutes to 11. The Hertha from the Avorst position got Avell aAvay, and holding a better wind than her opponent, was soon 100 yards to Aviiuhvard. This she increased to half-a-mile after the first three boards, Avhich took the vessels down to Orakei Bay. The Hertha maintained her lead 'all through, rounding the buoy Avith a lead of a mile. The boats came as under :— Hertha .'. 1 Flying Fish 2 The Hertha Avon by a mile and a half. The race finished at half-past one. The Flvine Fish Avas 14i- mm. behind. THE PRESENTATION OF PRIZES. The presentation of prizes to the OAvners of the Avinning boats in the Regatta will take place this evening at the Thames Hotel at eight o'clock. THE EUPHEMIA. The result of the measurement of this vessel gave her tonnage for registration as only 12^ instead of 14 tons, as appeared on the card. She is thus entitled to an alloAV ance of 4 mins. 47 sees, against the Heather Bell. This vessel only beat her by 4 mins. 2 sees, in the smaller cutter race, so that the Euphemia takes first prize, and the Heather Bell second. THE SCHOONER RACE. The official decision as to the result of this race Avill not be given until the Com mittee meet for presentation of prizes this evening. We understand from Captain Reardon, of the Mary Ogilvie, that the cause of his being so long in getting under Aveigh on Wednesday had nothing to do Avith his crew not putting themselves about. It ap pears that OAving to the length of time Avhich Avas Avasted at the start, the schooner's kedge dragged so much that an anchor had to be let go. When the flag fell the two chains were foul of one another, and both had to be hoA*e in. This caused her to start so long behind the others. Captain Rearden also denies that he got a lead doAA*n to Tiri as has been reported, but says he had to make seven or eight tacks before he Aveathered the passage.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM our own correspondent. WELLINGTON, this day. MR BARTON IN GAOL. Some curiosity has been, expressed as to the treatment to which Mr Barton will be subjected ; the prevailing impression being that he will be treated as " a first-class mis demeanant," and, like Colonel Baker, live on the fat of the land. He is simply classed with the ordinary prisoners, who are not condemned to hard labour. This means that he will have only half rations. It is said, however, that some steps are being taken to provide him with better accommo dation, and to allow him to buy his own food. The case is oue demanding a relaxa tion of the [ordinary rule. A petition for the release of Mr Barton is being carried round. The movement has nothing to do with the Bar, but has been undertaken by private residents. EDUCATION REVENUES. In reply to a deputation from the Educa tion Board, Mr Ballance to-day explained that of the £50,000 voted for school build ings in ISew Zealand, £10,000 would be alloted to Wellington provincial district, which would be equally divided between the Wellington and Wanganui Boards, each receiving £5,000. This would be irrespective of the sums already advanced by the Government, amounting to some £7,000. It would be exclusive also of the cost of school sites, capitation of 10s per child for school repairs, which would be paid over direct to the Board, i*ot to each local committee, thus increasing the total capitation allowance (including the original £3 15s) to £45,000. The Government also would pay the Inspector's travelling ex penses without charging them against any of the above. RACE MEETING. The following horses are training at the Hutt :—Lara, Isaac Walton, Glenarvy, Legacy, Otupai, Victor, Shark, Wetu, Marama, and Tawera. NAPIER, this day. THE IMMIGRANT SCANDAL. The case against Captain Beattie by Dr. Dale, Surgeon-Superintendent of the ship Renfrewshire, was concluded yesterday. The latter claimed £100 damages from the former for assault on the high seas on the Bth November. Mr Rees appeared for the doctor, and Mr Coruford for defendant. The evidence shewed that on the night in question the immigrants in the ship were bordering on a state of mutiny. Dr. Dale wished to go among the immigrants in con sequence of some fainting through the cap tain placing on the hatches and ordering immigrants^ below, fearing bad weather. The doctor expressed a determination to remove and did remove the covering off the .hatchways.with the assistance of the single male immigrants ; and the doctor afterwards threw the hatchway in the sea. The captain threatened to shoot him with a revolver. Evidence was also given with the object of shewing that Dr Dale was incapacitated through drink, and granted permission to single men to converse with the single girls at night. After hearing the whole evidence, the Magistrate gave judgment in favour of the captain, mulcting the doctor in costs, £8 19s. The girls by the vessel have great difficulty in procuring employment in Napier,"and most of then express their determination to seek fresh fields and pas tures new—-in Wellington, Dunedin, or Auckland. ALEXANDRA, this day. At Hunter's cattle sale, Ohaupo, yester day, all the beef was bought in. First class three-year-old steers, £5 to £6 10s; two-year olds £4 ; heifers, 50s to 60s ; dry cows', 50s to 70* ; lambs, 4* 6d to 6s 6d; fat sheep, Ss Gd to 9s. There was but a small attendance of stock and buyers m consequence of harvesting.

TAURANGA, this day. Previous to the departure of Mr Floyd, electrician, on a tour of inspection, he had been engaged constructing a telephone, which avus not finished when he left. It has since been completed by Major Scan-

Nell, and successfully tested. The sounds are faint, but unmistakeable. RUSSELL, this day. The following vessels are windbound : — Golden Isle, Mariuer, and Onward. Sailed: lona. Passengers : Messrs Parker, Dibble, Carlton, und Thompson, Inspector of Police, Mesdames Carleton, Barker, and Miss Warner. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. A Funeral Fund in connection witn the Oddfellows is to be established. MINING. The Queen of Beauty clean up this afternoon, and expect 400 ozs. The Cure commence another crushing in a week of similar stone to the last. The Victory'obtained 34 ounces. Trcwrin's Kuranui Tribute have obtained 40 ounces. (per press agency). WELLINGTON, this day. THE WATERWORKS ROW. The inquiry into the alleged frauds in connection with the Corporation water works contract has been concluded; All the evidence, documents, &c., bearing on the case having been laid belore Mr Blackett, Government Engineer, he has made his report, which will be laid before the City Council this afternoon. The report states that he received every possible assistance from the contractor and City Engineer in enabling him to report. He finds that the ' extras on the contract amount in round numbers to £4,800, but from this he deducts nearly £2,400 for work in the original contract, which was not required to be carried out. The result therefore is that the contractor is awarded about £2,400 instead of the £2,900 origin ally claimed. The contractor having ex pressed his willingness to abide by Mr Blackett's decision,' the matter is now con sidered settled.

LECTURE TO YOUNG MEN.

The Choial Hall Avas croAvded in every part last evening to hear Dr Somerville's ad dress to the young men of Auckland. So great,indeed,Avas the attendance, that many persons Avere unable to obtain sitting room, and they were therefore obliged to stand in the passages during the delivery of the lecture. A large number of persons occu pied seats on the platform, amongst Avhom - vere : —The Yen. Archdeacon Maunsell, (President of the Young Men's Christian Association) the Revs. R. F. Macnicol, C*r rick, T. Norrie, A. W. Webb, J. Eobertson, J. A. Caygill, J. LockAvood, J. Williams, R. Burrows, Dr Purchas, and others. Colonel Haultain occupied the chair, and in his opening address he referred to the pre sent position of the Young Men's Christian Association, Avhich avus very Aveak. He hoped the lecture to be given by Rev. Dr. Soinerville would have the effect of inducing many young men to join the Association,^ it Avas sadly in Avant of help. He then in troduced Dr. Somerville to tho audience.

The rev. gentleman had chosen as the sub ject of his lecture "The fiery furnace." He spoke of the devotion of the three young men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and of f'C firmness Avhich they maintained during their trial. The lecture, Avhich oc cupied about an hour and a half, avus beautifully illustrated, and concluded with an appeal to the young men of this city. _ A hymn having been sung by the choir, Dr. Somerville stated that the sum required to clear the debt off the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, and make several necessary alterations, Avas £1,000. He suggested that 20 gentleman should subscribe £50 eacb, and this would just make the required amount. Mr J. C. Firth had offered to give £50 if the debt Avere liquidated Avithin the nex.t twelve months. Dr Kenderdine rose, and stated that he Avould give £50 on the same condition. Mr J. L. Wilson offered £50, on condition that six other gentlemen should give a similar sum. Dr. Somerville informed the meeting that the following donations had been promised, oh condition that the debt should be cleared off Avithin twelve months: — Messrs J. Newman, F. Larkins, and G. Holds-lip, £25 each ; and Messrs W. C. Daldy, senr., T. Buddie, C. Major, T. Macffarlane, Chambers, aud Thorne, £20 each. Six other gentlemen bad expressed their intention of contributing £10 each. This Avould make a total of £405. A collection was subsequently taken up, realis ing £85 5s Sd. This brought the amount subscribed to £49<i 5s Bd. A hymn Avas then sung by the choir, and the meeting con cluded *'ith the benediction.

Mr Buddie received the sum of £10 in aid of the funds of the Young Men's Christian Association from Mr D. White this morning.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.—OPEN ING NIGHT.

The Royal Italian Opera Company will commence its season in the Theatre Boyal this evening with Verdi's popular opera " II Trovatore." The company is exceedingly strong, and we may say Avithout hesitation, one of the best that has ever appeared in the colony. There is a grand orchestra, and full chorus. The mechanical eiiects are good, scenery interesting and appropriate, and costumes and properties splendid. A large number of season tickets have already been secured, so that the company should have a very successful season. The sub scription list will be closed after this even ing. Single tickets for the dress-circle ' may be obtained at 7s 6d each; stalls, 4s ; and pit 2s. ARGUMENT OF TIIE OPERA. The plot of " Ii Trovatore " is very romantic ; but it has the merit of being connected and intelligible. The mother of Azucena, an old gipsy, has been burned as a witch by the father of Count de Luna; and Azucena, to avenge her mother's death, steals the younger brother of the Count, and brings him up as her son, under the name of Manrico. He becomcß a troubadour, and gains the IoA-e of Leonora, who is also be loved by the Count. The First Act shows Manrico and the Count in pursuit of Leonora, and it ends with a challenge and a duel. In the Second Act the gipsies are introduced, Manrico being wounded. He learns that Leonora is about to take the A reil; and in the Convent the rivals again meet, Maurice's followers over coming those of the Count., and Manrico bear ing off Leonora. In the Third Act the loA'ers are about to be united ; but Manrico learns that Azucena is in the power of the Count, and con demned to be burned; and in his attempt to release her he is himself captured. The last Act ahoAVS Leonora offering to marry the Count as the condition of Manrico's freedom, but poisoning herself to prevent the Count's pos session of her. The Count seftds Manrico to the scaffold ; and only after the death blow has been struck does he learn from Azucena that ho has sacrificed his long-lost brother.

THE FATAL ACCIDENT TO WILLIAM GODWIN.

INQUEST ON THE BODY

An inquest on the body of William GodAvin, the young man who AA-as killed through injuries received by the upsetting of the Salvage Corps drag ; Avas held at the PrOA-incial Hospital this afternoon, before Dr.. Goldsbro, and a jury, of Avhom John William Melton Avaa chosen foreman.

The jury proceeded to the dead-house, and examined the body, after which the evidence AA ras taken

gBMr Sub-Inspector Pardy appeared for the police. Dr Philson deposed that the deceased, avlio Avas 20 years of age, Avas brought to the hospital in an unconscious state from the consequences of beins. overtttred in a van. Blood avus oozing from the left ear. In a feAV days he rallied, so that he Avas able to Avail, about, but never fully re covered his full menial faculties, and could not remember anything about the van accident. Ou Friday last he Avas seized Avith convulsions, 7_ attacks occur ring before death. At the post-mortem examination it aa.is found that The squamous portion of the left temporal bone avus extensiA*ely fractured, and death resulted from inflammation of the brain from physical injury. I Dr, Wine gaye same similar testimony.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's quotations:— . National Bank—'uyers, 72s Cd. South British Insurance—7Bs ; sellers, 795. Union Insurance —Buyers, 3s. Taupiri Coal Company—l.s. Moanatairi—Bos. AlburniA—Sellers, 70s. Kurunui Hill—lss. Piako—Sellers, _s. EgCure—6s ; buyers, 5s 6d, Thames—Buyers, 325; sellers. 40s. JOSEPH NEWMAN Chairman.

LEVY'S POPULAR CONCERTS.

Lrcvr and his Conoert Company gave their final popular concert last night at the Theatre Royal. Thoueh the last of their season it was far from being any less meritorious than preceding ones —the greatest desire being evinced by each per former to give satisfaction. Considerable en thusiasm was sheAvn Levy and SignorGiorza for their very brilliant instrumentation, and they Avere Avarmly encored. Mrs Levy and Miss Pitts Avere also very successful in their efforts, Signor Rosnati displaying his usual great ability. On Monday night this company appears at the Masonic Hall, Onehunga; thus giving the popula tion of that borough an easy opportunity of hearing the excellent strains of music from Levy's cornet, and the very admirable vocal and instrumental performances of the other mem bers of tliis talented company.

FIRE AT OTAHUHU.

Mr R. Robertson's dv_*elling-house was burnt to the ground this morning betAveen 4 and 5 o'clock. Most of fhe furniture and office buildings Avere saved. The origin of the lire is not certain, but is supposed to have been about the kitchen chimney.

SUDDEN DEATH.

A LABOURING man, named Daniel Waters, was found dead this morning at his residence in Fanklyn Road. The unfortunate man retired to rest last night at the usual hour, apparently in good health, and ro3e no more. Dr Hooper Avas at once sent for, and on his arrival pronounced life to be extinct. An inquest Avill be held to-moiTOw at tAvo o'clock, at one of the hotels in Freeman's Bay, before Dr Philson and a jury. It Avas supposed the cause of death Avas heart disease.

The value ot coke as a fuel, and as a means ol economy of coal, is not appreciated sufficiently. A mixed fuel of coal and coke is invaluable for the ordinary purposes of heating, and still more for those cooking and raising steam, as it absorbs ,ne smoke or inflammable gases given off by coal during combustion, and renders the fire brighter .clearer, and hotter. This is much more apparent Avhere our local coals are used; indeed, owing to tiie rapidity of burning, some of these threaten to go out of consumption altogether. Coke supplies exactly that Avliich these coals lack—body and resistance. Every householder should buy coals and coke at the same time, and, if convenient, mix them ; smaller bills and greater satisfaction will be the result The price of coke is advertised elscAvhere— [Ada-t.l Beaa*ai.b of Counterfeits of the time honoured and standard medicinal beverage, Udolpiio Wolfe's ScniEDAM Aromatic Schnapps, contained in bottles Avhich formerly held the true elixir. It is hoped that an ex posure of this infamy may put tho public on its guard against these disguised poisons, Avhich are nothing but the vilest spirits with an ad mixture of some "leap and hurtful drug.

EVENING STAR FRIDAY FEBRUARY 1, iß7g



WANTED, a good respectable Girl aboul 15 or 1G to make (herself generally useful; a good Girl will have a erood home.— For address, apply to Mr Hitchens, top of Wakefleld-street. AN 7TJ_D, a Youth for Hotel Avork able to mark Billiards. —Aurora Hotel, Victoria-street. WANTED, an Apprentice to the Blacksmith trade; one Avho has been some time at the trade preferred.—James McEwen, Custom-House-street. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Mrs. Mackechnie, Grafton Koad. WANTED, all Avho desire an efficient Microscope at low price to inspect T. Peacock's window, opposite the Post-office. Compound Microscopes just landed, magnifying from 300_to 12,000 times from 14s. WANTED, a Female Servant.—Mrs. Doonin, 117, Hobson-street. WANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Holdship, Manager. WANTED, a Man and his Wife as Farm Servant* (no encumbrance), or a single man.—A. Buckland, Haymarket. ANTED, a Compositor to go to NeAV Plymouth.—Apply at once to Mr. Barton, Star Office. WANTED, by a Gentleman of exper ience, situation in Store, town or country. Address, Bookkeeper, Star Office. W" ANTED to Sell, the yacht Water Witch, 6 tons, in first-class order, with sails and gear complete. — Peace and Todd, Shortland-street. ANTED, a Box Maker for making Shirtboxes.—Apply at 31, Shortland strcet. WAN TED to Sell, two first-class Milch Goats, one newly kidded; two young Goats, and one Billy.—Apply last house Selwyn Terrace. Parnell. WANTED, a Helper tor the Smith's Shop.—Cousins & Atkin, Victoria Car riage Factory, .Market Reserve. WANTED, a Pu. chaser for First-class Spring Cart and Harness complete.— Apply United Service Hotel, Queen-street. WANTED, a good General Servant; washing put out; references required. Mrs. C. Burton, Parnell Bakery. WANTED, a strong active Servant Girl.—Apply at once to Mrs. J. W. Oxley, Hardinge street. Freeman's Bay. A MIDDLE-AGED Gentlemen, avlio is JT iust leaving a situation he has filled during the absence of the manager in Europe for 12 months, desires a situation es Clerk or Manager. He has had long experience as subordinate aud principal in England, and can refer to the firm he is leaving. A large salary not so much ar obiect as an immediate situation Avith a prospect.—Address E.G., Star office. WANTED, a strong Youth for errands. Apnly between 9 and 10 o'clock, to Milne and Choyce. T"" O BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted, a first class Hand ; constant employment.— Lyons and Blaikie, Darby-street. WANTEDTa TCoope7for New Plymouth; must be a good hand. Good wages, and passage paid.—Apply to T. &.S. Morrin. WANTED, a respectable, middle-aged woman as General Servant, to proceed 20 miles down the coast; a comfortable home provided, and expenses paid. —Apply thin office. TV ANTED, a Young Man (labourer) TV who understands the management of young horses; must be able to milk, and keep a garden in order.—Apply this office. W "WANTED, tAvo respectable Boys as Apprentices.—Apply at 12 o'clock on Saturday to Mr. McDermott, Tinsmith, Victoria street. WlilTE doAvn Avhat you wish to remember of the following Bargains, and then you will not have to read this through a second time. Men's Socks, l_d ; Military Do., IOd; full weight Sperm Candles, lid; Men's Cork Hats, Aveighing only 2_- ounces, ls 3d; Canary Seed, 6d per lb ; pretty Fancy Baskets, ls; handsome Beaded Collarets, ls 3d; Children's White Socks, 3d upwards; Ladies' Aprons, 9d ; Frills, Id to 9d; Flour, lid ; leather School-bags, 9d; Knitting Cotton, .3 alb; Glass Butter- Coolers, with plate and cover, ls 3d; more of the Splendid 2s Tea ; also superior Mixed Tea, 2s 6-1; good Baking Powder. 6d a tin; Berlin Wool Slippers, 2s Gd a pair; a nice assortment of small looking glasses, -Id to 13; Infants' Sun Hats, ls; lot of Hair Pads, ls; Hair Brooms, ls3d 2s; Nail Brushes, Id; Scrubbing do., Id; a feAV 20 ---keyed Concertinas, is ;iigood Condensed Milk, Gd a tin ; inferior do., 3d ; Glycerine Soap, 2d per cake; Leather Laces, 2d a dozen ; Dress Holders, Id ; large bottles of good Scent, id ; Men's and Boy's Leather Belts, 3d to Gd ; Men's Braces, 9d ; Men's and Children's Boots at pi ices that will make you laugh ; Girl's Frocks, 6d ; Wave Braid, 3d per dozen; Bell Topper Hats, 7s ; lot of Flowers an i Feathers, cheap ; good Pickles, Gd per bottle ; Knives and Forks, 8d a pair; Cork ScreAvs, Id; Watch Keys, 6ald ; lot of Photograph Frames cheap; Tooth Brushes, ■Id: Pen Knives, Gd to lOd ; large vieAvs of the Thames, 2s per dozen,&c. Sec— W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. pHALL E N G E. The Thames Crew hereby Challenge the Mercury Bay Crew to Roav a Race in Gunwale Gigs, four-oored, for from £50 to £100 a-side. Race to come of! within tAvo months from date. ■ THOMAS GAVIN. DOAKD OF EDUCATION. ihe Teachers Training Class will assemble in the Schoo Building, Wellesley-street East, on SaTUR-. AY next, 2nd February, at 10 a.m. VINCENT E.sRICE Secretary!



YirANTED, a General Sen-ant, where a V T laundress is employed ; references re quired.—Mrs. Bias, Grafton Koad. ANTED, a General Store (doing a fair trade) and Dwelling-house in the country, with post-office aud some land pre ferred.—Address H.8.C., Star Office. Auckland. rT.O BOILER MAKERS.—Wanted, 2 or . JL 3 good hands immediately.—Albert Boiler Works. W~ ANTED, a strong Lad to attend horses aad make himself useful.—tt. I Reeves, Victoria-street. ANTED, by a respectable young per son a situation as barmaid (country pre ferred', Married Couple, Girl to be useful, and 27 others.—H»nnaford's Registry. Queen-street. ANTED KnoAvn, that 1). GOLDIK is pr .cared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Bashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts. Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Sec, Sec at, the lowest marketprice, at his Yards Cus ttm-house-Btreet. _ * IJANTED, to clear out my Entire V T Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneous Articles of eA-ery description, as the premises are to be fitted up for the Working man's Public Baths, N.B.— No reasonable offer refused.— Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street Last, corner of High-street. ANTED, by a good Confectioner and Supper Cook, employment by the day or on a job; hasgood references.—Mrs. Murphy, Wellington Plaoe, Wellington-street. "TO" ORK 1N G MEN'S CLUB. The Committee have resolved to open 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 is.—are now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. Heslop, Tho Fitting Shop, Victoria-street; Mr. Cook, corner of Albert and Wyndham-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell; any member of Committee; or of W. Lkpink, Secretary. ANTED to Sell (cheap), White and Gold Cups and Saucers, ls each; Com mon Cups and Saucers, 6d each, 5s 6d dozen ; Jugs, 3s 6d ; Set Hot-Avater Jugs, 6s 6d and 7s 6d; White and Gold Plates, Sd and lOd ; Basins, ls 6d; Cream Jugs, ls Gd; Milk Jugs, 2s; Small Plates, 2id; Large Plates, Is 6d and 5s dozen ; Butter Dishes, Avith metal lids, ls 3d; .Glass Butter Dishes from ls to 2s 6d; Vegetable Dishes from 5s 6d to Cs 6dpair; Jugs and Basins. 7s pair; White Chambers, ls 2d and ls 6d; Small Coloured Chambers, ls Gd : House Boots, Is Gd, ss, and os Gd; Children's Cheap Leather Boots; Tasmanian Superior Shell Necklaces only 12a to 15s each; Roblej's Aerated Flour, Is Id packet.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. IfNOUND, about six months ago, in Auckland, a Silver English Lever Watch, sunk second hand.—Owner please call at this office. LOST, or mislaid, on or about Monday, tho 25th instant. Two Pocket-books, con taining papers and memos ; no use to any person but owner.—Reward of 10s will be paid if the aboA'e is left at this office. -9 f\S. RE WARD.—Lost, to-day, in __L \y Queen-street, a small Brown Purse, containing nearly SA, and a small piece of Green Berlin Wool. Finder will receive above reward on returning same to this office. YOUNG PERSON desires a re engagement Avhere she would make herself generally useful, and instruct the children in English, French, and Music : good references.—Address X.Y.,MrsMeckan, Parnell Rise, Auckland. . BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). A Dividend of Ten Shillings per Share will he payable, at this Office, to the Shareholders in the above Company, on and after 30th January. By order of the Directors. HENRY GILFILLAN, Jun.. Acting-Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings, January 29, 1878- UCKLAND SCRIPTURE GIFT ASSOCIATION.-; NOTICE A PUBLIC MEETING of the above Society will be held, in the Lome-street Hall, on TUES DAY EVENING NEXT, the sth February, at 7.30. Dr. Maunsell in the Chair. The aAvarding of the Holiday Scripture Exer cise Prizes (-13), together with other matters of interest, will take place. Particulars in coming advertisement. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY " (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per ton, at.tbe Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, Avith os per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s Gd per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 00 bushels, or abou double the bulk of Coal. m O LAND, EX 'LORRAINE': 5,000 BEST Countess Slates, h. b. morton. EN DEBS required for about 320 yards of Rubble Stone for the Beach Road, Remuera. Tenders by noon of Tuesday at my Otiioe- T. J. DALTON, C.E., 10, Insurance Buildings. mOBRICKL A V E R S. The Quarterly Meeting of the Members of the Bricklayers Mutual Protection Society Will be held at the Lodge-room, Young Men s Christian Association Rooms, on TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, oth instant. Meeting opens at half-past seven o'clock. JOHN RULE, Secretary. fIOUND, a Purse, in the Choral Hall. ' The owner can have it by applying to Mr. Salter, V.M.C.A. I •*_«_^ I J OVAL FOUNTAIN OF I i FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No. 3920, I 1 1.0.0.F.. M.U., A.D. 1 \W The Members of the above Lodge are H I requee led to assemble at the Lome-street 9 I Hall on SUNDAY next, at two p.m., to B I attend the FUNERAL of our late | _ Brother Past Grandmaster WILLIAM i I GODWIN. 1 I Rei-alia: — Black Scarf and White | 1 Gloves. g I Members of other Lodges are invited m a to attend. |j 1 By order of the N.G. 1 J ROBT. C. MACDONALD, 1 'i Permanent Secretary. m a NCIENT ORDER OF j JT FORESTERS. g COURT CITY OF AUCKLAND, | No. 3978, A.0.F., A.D. | The Officers and Brothers of the above |j Court are requested to meet at the Court- B room. Cook-street, on SUNDAY NEXT, 1 3rd February, at 2 o'clock p.m. sharp, to H attend the, FUNERALof our late Brother w WILLIAM GODWIN. | All members of other Courts are par- g ticularly requested to attend. n By order of the CR. | T. HOJLAND. 1 Secretary. ■



V\7" ANTED KNOWN TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Ofiice, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of-way. £/_ O K. —IMPROVED FARM of 200 acres; -fc'vO. about, SO acres in good grass, also 3 acres of well established orchard, yielding several tons of fruit during the season, 25 acres bush. House, of 0 rooms, and outbuildings. Will be sold on easy terms.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Short!and-3t,reet. <**><_>!-: —FOR SALE, Farm of 150 acres, cV/VO«». partly improved, 50 acres bush, Housr of 3 rooms, &c, 20 miles from Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent. Shortland-street. 17SOR SALE, a large Allotment in . Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane Se Son. f.-JA to £1000 LENT, on Building Society owJLxJ' principles or on any terms to suit borroAvers. —C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 1 pTS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, tAvo Capita I*J Building Allotments, measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s, per foot.—S. Vaile. Land Agent, Shortland-street. 1€J»"fl ACRE FARM, 17 miles from •3 JL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in arrass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of avoou and av'ater; large run ad joining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage and Garden. — Apply to W. McKinstry, Springbank, Ponsonby. 110 LET, a detached three-roomed Cot _ taee, pleasantly situated, Cracroft-street, South NeAvton. Rent low. , TO LET, at Victoria" Wharf, North Shore, two 11-roomed Houses, just put in first-class repair. Suitable for a large F»ri.'lr or Boarding House.—Apply to J. Edwmds, J«v,.iy Wharf; or Oliver Mays, North Shore. To a permanent tenant, rent very moderate; _j^*^2>f^/pr .—A neat and pretty Cottage ,-^-_y/•*»•' 4•*of 5 rooms, Avith large freehold allotment, pleasantly situated on the Great North Road.. Price, including Venetian blinds, curtains, poles, book-case. &c. (all neAv), £275.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. Jf? aF7rpeircelit. Excellent Improved Farm of 200 acres, all fenced and divided into tnirteen paddock, over 100 acres in permanent grass and crops, 13 acres bush, remainder surf_.ee scrub, House of eight rooms, Stable, Cow-sheds, &c, &c. Price. £1000.— S. Vaiie, Land Agent. Short and-street. UILDING ALLOTMENTS for Sale. Fernleigh-street, 25/ per foot; English street, 40/ per foot; Ryle-street, 30/ per foot ; BroAvn-street, 15/ per foot; Ponsonby Road, 30/ per foot; Franklyn Road, 00/ per foot.—S. Vaiie, Land Agent, Shortland-street. £"B f>A —WORKING MEN'S Cottages on JL/WVP. Sale for £120, £100, £100, £185, £200, and upwards; also, Allotments very cheap. Money lent to build with. —C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. Vj<Oß SALE (cheap), a Rob Roy Canoe ; _SD also a Boat 25ft. long, carver "built.—G. OliA-er, Boat Builder, Official Bay. OR SALE, IS years Lease of a Ten roomed Mouse in town ; good stable 3, and splendid situation; ground rent, £52. —W. Flood, No. 5, Insurance Buildings. EMPTY B~iTGS^_C large quantity wanted.—Apply to E. Gibbon, at Wm. McArthur & Co.'s. ORNE-STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, BA., Sunday, February 3.—Morning: " Worship and its value." Evening: " The Omnipotence of FaitlbV] ___ "^TTRIC SHIRE RELISH. Just Received ex Abbey Holme : 60 Dozen- of the Celebrated YORKSHIRE RELISH. The Best and Cheapest Sauce in the World. Six Medals a*varded. From Goodall and Backhouse, Leeds. To Be Had op F. WHITEHEAD, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist, Victoria-street. npRAINING CLASS FOR TEACHERS^ Only a very limited number of Pupils, in addition to those employed by the Board of Education, -will be admitted as Members of this Class. To ensure admission immediate applica tion is necessary. The first Meeting on SATUR DAY, the 2nd instant, at 10 a.m., at the School house in Wellesley-street. HENRY WORTHINGTON. J* A TTENTlON!—victoria HJT COMPANY, A.R.V, * The usual Parade will be held on TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, stth February, at 7.30 p.m. Every member is requested to be present. General Meeting after Drill. Firing for Ladies' Prize. To-MORROW (Satur day) AFTER_MOON, at 2 o'clock sharp. J. DERROM. Captain Commanding Victoria Rifles. £>i~k KEGS HONEY for immediate & \Jr sale.—Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. IVTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE JLY INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £50,000 Re-Insurance Fund £20,000 Insurances effected against Fire and Mahine Loss of Every Description of Property, at Lowest Current Rates. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch. tPIIRE ! FIRE! FIRE !—Tann's 1 Celebrated Fire and Thief-proof Iron Safes. Avey's Weighing Machines on sale.— E. __ H. Isaacs. SEWING MACHINES OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY AT LESS THAN COST. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewina: Machines at a great reduction oil 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 doors above Quick's Stables. . * ; : , AUCKLAND GAS . COMPANY (LIMITED). TENDERS FOR SHARES. The Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited) invite Tenders for the Purchase of (100) Shares in the Company. Tenders (Avhich may be for any number) to be delivered before noon of the Bth February, addressed to the Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited), Insurance Buildings, Auck land, where further information may be ob tained. By order of the Board of Directors. E. B. PAKSONS, Secretary. Auokland. January 28,1578. "OONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. NOTICE—The Collector will attend at Pon sonby Hall daily from the Ist to 9th Febrnary next, betAveen the hours of 7 and y o'clock p.m., fer the purpose of receiving payments of rates. All rates not then paid Avill be sued for. By order of the Board, GEO. W. JONES, Secretary, Ponsonby, 30th January 30,1878. PIANOS, ORGANS, AND HAR MONIUMS. HOFFMANN & SONS, QUEEN STREET, Have the largest and beat Stock of Pianofortes, Organs, and Harmoniums, and sell cheaper than any house in New Zealand, Call and see their prices before purchasing. Sole Agents for Mason and Hamlin's Organs. TAKEN (by lmstake), from the Tent, at the Pitt-street FestiA-at in the Domain, a Brown Silk Umbrella, (ivory handle). The person having it will oblige by returning it to the office of this paper. "p^TERCOLONIAL CRICKET MATCH. AUSTRALIA_T."I.UCI-LAND. The following players haA-ing been selected to take part in the Match, are dieected to attend on the Domain Ground at 2 30 on SATURDAY, the 2nd February, to elect a Captain ;—Buck land Cameron, Carter, Cotton, Curtis, Dacre, Dufaur F. Gleeson. Guerson, Lankham. Lawry, 1 üblin, Lynch, Mumford, Nolan, Philson, Robinson, Russell, Swanson, A. E. Whitaker, Wood, Yates. Emergency : E. Whitaker, Whewell, J. Macky. _ w * D. E. MCDONALD, Hon. Secretary.



J /COSGRAVE & (A 0. WILL HOLD A GREAT CLEARING SALE OF MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, TO-MORROW (SATURDAY). All Goods Reduced to Cost Price. Inspection Invited. UCKLAND FRUIT AND SEED DEPOT, (Opposite T. and s. Morion's). ' ROBERT BREWIN Begs respectfully to inform the Public that he can noAV supply from his OAvn Orchards— Plums, 6d per lb Apples, Id per lb Peaches, 6q per dozen Pears, Id per lb Tomatoes, 2d per lb Bannanas, Od per lb Pine appi_.es, Od each 88? And all other Fruits equally Cheap, "pONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Ratapayers are reminded that a Specia Meeting will be held THIS (Friday) EVENING, at 730, for the purpose of deciding as to carrying out Public Works on a large scale in the district. Those favourable to such proposals should not fail to be present to record then.' votes, the law requiring that the Avorksmustbe authorised by a majority consisting of two-thirds of the* ratepayers present at the meeting. "T NDI A N FAMINE FUND. A MEETING of the COMMITTEE of this Fund is requested, at my Office, TO-MORROW (Saturday), at 11 a.m. H. BRETT, Mayor. O U B L I C NOTICE. Board of Education, Auckland, Ist February, 1878. In accordance Avith Section IS (Clause 1) of " The Education Act, 1577," the following names of qualified persons, Avho have been Nominated for Election as Members of the Education Board of the District of Auckland, are hereby publicly notified :— Re\*. Edward Nugent Bree John Brook Rev. David Bruce Joseph Isherwood Buckton Thomas Buddie John Logan Campbell t William Coleman Henry Dacre, J.P. Joseph McMullen* Dargaa*ille William Daa*ies Samuel Edger, B.A. Thomas forgham David Goldie Theodore Minet Haultain Thomas Boucher Hill John Charles Irvine PEEDEHICK 1-ARKtNS James Marshall Lennox Alfred Long David Mitchell Luckie Samuel Luke Rbnke Frederick Luks Hugh Hart Lusk Thomas Macffarlane Joseph May George Manners Mitford William Pollock Moat John McElwain- . Edward Graham McMixn Charles Moseley-Nelson George Maurice O'Rorke Charles Parker Thomas Peacock Frederick Lambert Prime Arthur Guyon Purchas Thomas Seaman Henry Butler Stoney (Majors Allen Ejerr Taylor Rev. VV illiam Taylor • William Thorne Rev. Arthur Roger Tomlinson, M.A. Henry Vfrnon Joseph Warren Ebenezer Waymouth Allan Walter Webb James Wrigley. And it is also hereby notified that the Election of the Board Avill be held on FRIDAY, the Bth day of March next. By order of the Board. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY). THAMES WEEKLY AUCTION SALE,; JOHN LEYDON WILL sell by auction, at his mart, To morrow (Saturday), Household Furniture and Effects, Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Earthenware, Tin and Glassware, Hams, Bacon, Cheese, Butter ■ General Groceries, &c. N.B.—Goods consigned from Auckland to J.R. for sale Avill receive prompt attention. Highest prices obtained and prompt cash remittances. g^WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY|6. C I T Y~M~A R T. 15 CASES PERFUMERY, FANCY SOAPS, POMADES, ETC. FROM THE MANUFACTORY OF PRICE AND GOSNELL. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to se.il by auction on Wednesday, Lth instant, at 11 o'clock, 15 cases Perfumery, Essences, Lavender Water,Eau Cologne, Hair Oiis.Pomades, Fancy Soaps, Toilet Requisites, &c., from the celebrated manufactory of Price and Gosnell, London. For absolute unreserved sale. Terms at Sale. ___^ MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4. CITY■ M A R T. 17 TRUNKS BOOTS AND SHOES. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. GRANT & MORTON HAVE been instructed to sell by auction, at their Mart, on Monday next, at 11 o'clock. 17 trunks Ladies and Children's Kid .and Lasting Boots, Patent and Moiroco Shoes, Sec To Close a Consignment for English Mail. Terms at Sale. B. TONKS R. C CARR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6. BRIGANTINE ( AUGUSTA.' B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell by auction on Wednesday next, Oth instant, at 12 o'clock noon, The well-knoAvn Brigantine "AUGUSTA,' 138 tons register, as she now lies along side Queen-street Wharf. For further particulars apply to the Auc tioneers. TUESDAY, -FEBRUARY 5. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. BATH-STREET, PARNELL. THE undersigned have received instruct tions from the Executor in the Estate of the late M>."v Hare to sell at the residence, Bath-street, Parnell, on Tuesday, sth instant, at 11 o'clock, The Whole of the Household Furniture, (most of it quite new), consisting of Dining Table, Chairs, Pictures, Glass ware, Whatnot, Carpets, Curtains, Fender aud Irons, Clocks, Iron Bed steads, Palliasses, Mattraeses, Bedding, Chests Drawers, Minors, Washstands and Ware, Bath, Crockery, Cutlery, Kitchen Utensils, Safe, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & CO. Auctioneers