WIDTH OF NEW STREET. Mr W. C Daldy moved the following motion standing in his name :—' lhat the resolution of the Board, in reference to the width of the street between Queen and Albert-street, he rescinded; and that the width of such street be 33 feet. In doing so that gentleman considered that tiie present width—66 feet was too much. Mr Cosgrave spoke in support ol the motion, which he seconded. If the width was G6 feet, there would be no back premises. , Mr Masefield, Mr Isaacs, Mr Brown, and the Chairman spoke in opposition. On being put to the meeting, 3 voted for the motion, and 5 against it. It was, therefore, declared to be lost. SCREW PILE MOORINGS. Mr McKenzie moved " That tenders be •called for four screw pile moorings and iron buoys for same, to be placed on the west side of the dock for the use of shipping occupying the reclaimed allotments, and one off the north-east side of the Railway Wharf in such positions as may be approved of by the Harbour Master. Captain Daldy moved as an amendment, and Mr Cosgrave seconded, " That the matter be referred to the Harbour Master." Mr McKenzie agreed with this, and it was carried.

The meeting then terminated.

WASTE LANDS BOARD.

THIS DAY.

A meeting of the Waste Lands Board was held this afternoon at two o'clock. Present: Mr T. A. Tole, Chief Commis sioner, in the chair, Messrs J. C. Firth, May, Tonks, Moat, and Dr. Campbell. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.

LETTERS.

A petition was read from Mr Forsyth and •others of Wangarei, asking to have 5,000 -acres of the Otonga block, Wangarei, opened under the Homestead Act. It was resolved that the petitiou be granted. - A letter was read from Mr Sheehan acknowledging the Board's letter pressing the purchase of the Mangakahia River, Wairoa, and stating that he has given in structions to the Native Lands Purchase Department to acquire the river frontage as soon as possible. A letter was read from Mr T. J. Jacob sen, ofVVictoriaa —a gentleman who is anxious to commence a German settlement in New Zealand—asking for particulars of the land open. It was resolved to answer Mr Jacobsen's letter, and to state that the Board has no power to grant special settle ment.

A letter was read from Messrs Russell and Devore claiming, on behalf of Messrs Hunter & Nolan, £20, for injuries done to a horse which fell into the gravel pit at Mount Hobson, which is tinder the control of the Board. It was resolved to acknow ledge the receipt of the letter, disclaiming liability. Mr Tole announced that he had been asked to bring under the notice of the Board the desirability of establishing a small township at Owhiwa. It was resolved that a small township be laid out there.

A letter from A. Williams, clerk of the Wairoa County Council, was read, request ing that block 21, Taramarama district, Wairoa County, may be temporarily re served from. sale.

It was resolved that 1,000 acres only.be reserved.

A letter was read from Charles James, to whom the Government awarded some land in consequence of his conduct at Poverty Bay massacre, requesting that he may be allowed to purchase to the extent of his claim at the ensuing Napier land sale, and also that the interest on the money (£250) may be allowed him to pay his passage to Napier. It was resolved that the Board recommend that the request be granted. A letter was read from the chairman of the Wangarie County Council, asking for some land suitable for a Cemetery,

It was resolved to send the Council to indicate the position of the land they re quire.

[Left Sitting.]

TROUBADOURS.

This talented Company was honored with a full house last evening, when the comediettas of "A cup of tea" and "The Brook" were produced and well received. As the troupe do not leave until Wednesday, they will give another performance this evening, when they will appear for the last time in Auckland.

WHO GOVERNS THE COLONY?

(To the Editor of the Stak.)

SlB. —In your issue of yesterday you say, " Owing to the over-officiousness of one of the clerks in the office named Stevens, our reporter was prevented from being present until the interview was half over, though the Native Minister had distinctly assured one of the reporters when the deputation was about to go in that the interview was open to the press (vide report of maintenance of the Great South Road.") Why, sir, don't you recollect what Sir George Grey said in the Choral Hall, that the Colony was governed by the chief clerk 3of departments ? And can. you expect them to give up their power suddenly? Consider what troublethey could create for their chiefs if you place them in antagonism. True, they will be taught their places and duty, but that takes time even with a reforming Government, so do not bear too hard upon them by mentioning names,—Yours, &c, One Who has Felt Theik Power.

AT THE GRAND NATIONAL.

Sporting Liverpool is early awake on the morning of the Grand National, and peers eagerly from its windows to ascertain the state of the weather. Strange as it may appear to the uninitiated, the condition of a race-course is frequently a subiect of intense anxiety to a large community. Some horses run well through mud, otherß abhor it. Many a " good pot" has boiled over simply and solely through an unlooked for fall of rain. There are, how ever, other reasons why intending visitors to the Great Steeplechase feel anxious in the early morning about the coming afternoon. Bad weather at Aintree is no joke. The course is situated unpleasantly close to the mouth of the Mersey, and it is scarcely pleasure to stand on the top of a drag, with a driving storm of icy wind and rain beating in one's face. Never theless, more than one Grand National has been brought to an issue under such circum stances as these. Supposing, however, that the day be fine and briarht, Aintree is a very desirable place to spend an afternoon. The drags, omnibuses, and carriages, of which there are really a great number, get under weigh early, being naturally anxious to secure positions near either tho principal jumps or the finish. From 10 till about 1 the road presents a very animated scene. The drags of swelldom, costers' donkey carts, 'citizens' 'omnibuses, and rough iaunting cars, roll along together in friendly, though sometimes rather dangerous proximity, and their occupants exchange chaff of a more or less refined nature. The trains also bring their thousands to the course, so that by the time the bell rings for the first race the course presents a very similar appearanc3 to Epsom Downs on Dorby Day. The rings and stands soon get crowded to excess, and vehicles three deep line the opposite side of the course for at least a quarter of a mUe. Sportsmen ■usually arrive early, so as to walk round the course, and discuss the features and histories of "Valentine's Brook, Bechei's Brook, and other famous spots. The old ones, who will tell you that they "never missed a L'pool, sir, for twenty years," lament bitterly the falling off in the entries and inferior class of competitors. "Do you mean, sir, to compare for an instant such beasts as Regal and Congress to The Lamb and The Colonel 1" said an irate elderly gentleman to us in 1876. About noon Tattersall's Ring commences to fill, and there is a tremendous Babel of voices. If, as is generally the case, there is a very hot favourite, nice prices can be got about out siders. The Liverpool, I may remark, is quice an outsider's race, for there are plenty of "slips 'twixt the cup and the lip" in it. Let us suppose it is Dear three o'clock in the afternoon, and that the great event of the day is just about to be brought off. The course is clear, and the field has paraded. Suddenly, from the expectant multitude, there comes a cry, ■" They're off." All eyes and opera glasses are immediately brought to bear on the galloping horses, until they finally disappear in the distance for all except those on the tip too of the grand stand. By-and-bye they come within our vision again, and the great sight of the day is to see the dozen and a half Bteeplechasers take the water jump

opposite the grand stand, the first time round. Again the field disappears, and again it comes in sight—this time considerably thinned, lhe favourite is nowhere, and the second favourite is limping slowly home a quarter of a mile behind. Nevertheless loud cheers greet the triumphant three as they pass Jihe post, and if any lucky sportsman has happened to spot the right outsider he is quite sure to aggravate you by saying that he was certain the brute would win all the time. —Tim.

THE LIVERPOOL GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE.—The Result.

(By Cablegram)

London, March 29. The 10th contest for the Grand National Steeple chase was brought to n-n issue over Aintree thi« (Friday) afternoon at three o'clock, and resulted as follows:— • _ The Liverpool Grand National Steeple chase, of 1,000 soys., with a sweepstakes of 25 soys. each. ,' . ". Mr ft. I'Anson's Shifnal, aged, lOst 121bs .. 1 Won by two lengths. Latest Betting.—The betting on January 31st was as follows :—IOO to 9 agst Liberator ;15 to 1 agst Austerlitz ; 20 to 1 agst The Bear, Regal, Woodcock, and Shifnal; 25 to 1 and 33 to 1 agat the others. Winners of the Grand National from 1870. 1871— B. Oppenheim's The Lamb, 9yrs, list 51b, Rider—Mr Thomas 1872—MrBrayley's CasseTete,7yrs, lOst—T.Page 1873—Capt. Machell's Disturbance, 6yrs, list 111b —Mr Richardson IS74—Capt, Machell's Reugny, 6yfs, lOst 121b —Mi- Richnrdscn 1875—Mr Bird's Pathfinder, Byrs, lOst 111b—Mr 1876—Capt. MachelTs Regal, syrs, list 31b—T. 1877—Mr Hobson's Austerlitz, syrs, lOst 81b—Mr 1878—Mr I'Anson's" Shifnal, aged, lOst 121b—Mr R. I'An3on

SUPREME COURT.— Yesterday.

Opening of the Criminal Sessions.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies).

THIS DAY.

His Honor took his seat at 11 o'clock,

SENTENCE ON ELIZABETH DOUGHERTY,

Elizabeth Dougherty, a young girl of 15, who pleaded guilty to a charge of maliciously wounding her mother in Free man's Bay, in January last, was brought up to receive sentence. His Honor said that he intended to have given the prisoner a light sentence, but facts had come to his knowledge that, the prisoner had graduated in vice, and that this was not the only instance of the out burst of her ungovernable passion. He feared, therefore, that a light punishment would be useless, as there could be no extra risk in her herding with criminals, as she had for a long time been the associate of evil companions. He hoped, moreover, that prison discipline Avould have the effect of restraining her from the exercise of her evil propensities, and, at the close of her imprisonment, induce her to begin a new life. Sentence : Two years' imprisonment. HAMIWAKA. This native, found guilty for horse-steal ing, was brought up to receive sentence. His Honor remarked upon the charge of assaulting the constable, and said, upon a closer iuvestigation of the charge he was satisfied that the constable had not exceed ed his duty in arresting the prisoner, know ing that a warrant was issued for prisoner's arrest on another charge. Sentence for the two offences, eighteen months imprisonment. LARCENY. Margaret Barstow, 43, married, was arraigned upon an indictment charging her with stealing a watch and chain on the 20th January, the property of William Steen. Prisoner, with much hesitancy, pleaded not guilty. Mr Laishley appeared in defence, and Mr Brookfield opened the case for the prosecution. William Steen deposed that he was a shoe-maker in Abercrombie-street. On the night in question he met the prisoner and of hers, and shouted. He then accompanied prisoner home. He had his silver •watch and chain in his pocket. There were two other women with prisoner, but they did not go to prisoner's house. He sat on a sofa, and prisoner sat beside him. She took sixpence out of his pocket, saying that was all he was worth; presently she asked him what he had done with his watch, he immediately missed it from his vest pocket. She called to a girl up-stairs, and he went up and sat on a kind of wood-box, but feeling insecure, he jumped up and went down-stairs. There was a bed in the room, but he did not touch it. He went out for a constable, and meeting Constable Gleeson, he informed him of the circum stance. He returned to prisoner's house, and the constable searched the place, also the bed, but could not find the watch. Presently prisoner came in, and, after deny ing the robbery, dropped the watch. To Mr Laishley : He was very stupid that night, but not so much through drink as smoking a strong cigar. He was uot actully drunk, but felt a land of dreamy half con sciousness, a feeling which any opium eater might describe. He was certain he did not give the watch into the hands of Mrs Barstow to pledge for drink ; nor did he give it to a woman named Price. Constable James Gleeson deposed that he accompanied prosecutor to the house of the prisoner, who denied the charge. He helped to search the house thoroughly, but neither watch nor chain could be found. He accused prisoner of stealing the watch, when she flew into a violent passion, denied the charge, and in flinging her arms about out fell the watch and chain from the sleeve of her dress. Steen immediately said, "That's my watch and chain." He took the women into custody. Sergeant Mulville deposed that prisoner made a statement to him at the station to the effect that Mrs Price actually stole the watch and handed it to her. Thi3 being the case, Mr Laishley addressed the jury for the defence. The defence was clever, and the best that could be offered under the circumstances, and displayed much ability. His Honor summed up. The jury found the prisoner guilty. Sentence, twelve months' imprisonment with hard labour.

BREAKING AND ENTERING. Christie Kipa, a native, pleaded not guilty to an indictment charging him with breaking and entering a store at Russell, on the 11th February, and stealing therefrom a blanket and moneys, tho property of James Macfarlane. Mr Brookfield stated the circumstances of the case. Mr Brown interpreted. The prisoner was respectably dressed in in black coat and trousers, white vest, and lavender necktie, with his hair carefully curled and scented. James Macfarlane, store-keeper of Russell, described his premises. When he left his store on the evening of Regatta day, it was secure; but on going to business the next morning ho found the glass-door broken open, and the tills and drawers ransacked. He missed tho goods and money as described. He had pre viously seen prisoner near the store. To prisoner: I could swear to the blanket as mine. Thomas Williams, shopman to Mr Mac farlane, locked up the store and left all safe at six o'clock in the evening. He left about 15s in the till. Saw marks of blood on the window frame uear the broken To'prisoner : I don't know that there is any difference between the' blood of a native and that of a European. Horo Maki saw prisoner outside Macrar laue's store at half-past eleven o'clock, when prisoner wished him to assist m breaking into the store. He refused, and prisoner was very angry. Prisoner then o-ot over the gate with a stick m his hand. Shortly after he heard the smash of the •rliiss. 'He waited on the wharf until prisoner -left the premises by the small «ute. Prisoner told witness he had not got anything out of the store. They parted, and witness went away with his brother. Constable Donovan gave evidence as to

arresting prisoner, and finding the property upon him. His Honor summed up, and left the case with the jury. The jury had not returned at four o'clock.

BREAKING AND ENTERING, AND STEALING THEREFROM.

William Baker, 36, described as a bush man, pleaded not guilty to a charge of breaking and entering a store at Whaugerei, on the 7th January, and stealing therefrom goods and money, the property of Te Whiri. Mr Brookfield opened the exse. Mr Brown interpreted the Maori evidence. Te Whiri, living some distance from Wangarei, deposed to the circumstances of the robbery. He kept a store, and in Jan uiry he left the settlement for a short time, for the purpose of Bplitting posts for his stockyard. On returning he found prisoner in his house. Another man Avas there. They were drunk and sleeping. An unfinished bottle of rum was in the room. The next morning he found that the store had been robbed, and a number of boxes broken open. He accused Baker of steal ing the goods. He said, " Friend giva me money," when prisoner took the 6s 5d out of his pocket.

Constable Hammond, stationed at Wan garei, arrested the prisoner on the charge. Prisoner briefly addrresed the jury, and His Honor summed up.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

COROMANDEL, this day. NEW HIGHWAY BOARD. BRIGHT Smile. —A parcel of specimens were got on Saturday, and a few more to-day. The old Highway Board were re-elected this morning. At a pnblic meeting last night there was not a motion of confidence passed in them. Mr Robinson, formerly manager of the Tokatea battery, has accepted the manage ment of the Eureka mine. The appointment has given general satisfaction. DUNEDIN, this day. NEW EDUCATION BOARD. The "Star" says the new Education Board will be Green, Leasting, DeLatour, Strand, Fulton, Reid, Clark, Frerer, and Elder. The School Committee is mostly in favour of the counties sending one mem ber, and Duncdin three. WELLINGTON, this day. CENSUS RETURNS UNSATIS FACTORY. A good deal of dissatisfaction is felt at the way the census has been taken. People who profess to know say that the population is a couple of thousand more than is represented. It is alleged that the work of taking the census was done by the job, and that consequently those who under took to do it thought the sooner it was over the better; and so rattled through it, hun dreds of houses not being served with papers in the first instance, and when the time for collecting came, many papers were left uncalled for. Then it is alleged the vessels in harbour were not served with papers properly, notably the steamer Wellington, which had about 40 persons on board at the time, consequently that part of the return only shews about one-fourth. There are whisperings of changes and removals amongst the Civil Servants of the highest class, but nothing can be stated positively. MR BARTON AND HIS LONG-ROBED BRETHREN. Mr Barton does not stand well with his Wellington brethren of the long robe, and it is not surprising it should be so. There are several who will not exchange words with him unless compelled to do so in a business way. The other day upon his return to Wellington, and meeting one of the profession he had not seen for some time, Mr Barton saluted him, and stretched out his hand for a friendly shake, but it was declined, aud Barton was surprised. The cause of it appears to be this: when addressing the Wellington elec tors, Mr Barton cast an imputation upon the honor of some legal firm, but mentioned no name. He has since been asked to stato to whom he referred, but has made no sign, and he is consequently scut to Coventry. He is bound to be singular. To-day, when, as is usual, the lawyers left tho Court, upon the Judge proceeding to charge the Jury, Mr Barton alone retained his seat.

ROTORUA, this day. INQUEST. An inquest was held on the remains of Archibald McKenzie last night, A. Tovey, Esq., coroner. A verdict of " acci dentally drowned while bathing," was returned, The jury added a rider drawing attention to the fact that there was great need for a European constable here. The funeral to-day was attended by all the settlers. DUNEDIN, this day. MR DE LATOUR STUDIES LAW. Mr De Latour does not resign, but proceeds to Napier to study law under Mr liees. The Customs revenue for the March quarter shews an increase of £17,000. 767 claims hay« been made to be placed on the electoral rolls. NEW GUINEA. Mr Chalmers, New Guinea missionary, writes strongly against people going there to prospect. He says Mr Ooldie did nothing there for months. [SPECIAL TO PKESS AGENCY.] BLENHEIM, this day. DISTRUCTIVE FIRE. Last night three stacks of barley were burnt at Redwood Bros, farm, Spring Creek. The distraction of property would have been less but for a strong wind blow ing at the time. The origin of the fire is unknown. A thrashing machine stored near was saved. The insurance is £300 in the South British. WELLINGTON, this day. DEATH OF MATE OF THE HAWEA. Mr Stephenson, mate of the Hawea, who met with an accident last night while the vessel was going down the harbour, by a block falling on his head, died at eight o'clock this morning, having never recovered consciousness. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. THE SEWAGE SCHEME. Mr Clarke's report on the drainage of Christchurch, issued this morning, is very voluminous. It strongly condemns the use of tho rivers Avon or Heathcoto for sewage. It also condemns Mr Carruthers' proposal to discharge the sewage by the present outfall drain into the Heathcote estuary. This confirms Mr Carruthers' opinion as to the desirability of the underground sewers, and the necessity for a pumping station at East Town Belt, but advocated a conveyance of the sewage after being raised by pumps to the corporation reserve on the sandhills, and to conversion of the latter into a sewage form. He estimated the whole cost of the scheme at_ about £100,000, the annual expenditure for interest and maintenance, £12,000. The Drainage Board meet to-day I o discuss the scheme. A three-roomed house and contents were totally destroyed by lire this morning.

Sectarian Riots in Sydney.

OUR cablegrams recently mentioned a riot in Hyde Park, Sydney. The files to hand now enable us to give the following account of the affair :—" An immense number of people of both sexes assembled on Sunday afternoon (St. Patrick's Day), in Hyde Park, for the purpose of listening to Pastor Allen. It was estimated that from 15,000 to 20,000 persons were in and about the Park. Pastor Allen made his appearance at three o'clock, and spoke for about an hour, after which the National Anthem was sung, and the mob prepared to escort their Pastor home. • They left the park by lie south-west corner, and walked along

Liverpool-street to Castlereagh-street, where Pastor Allen resides. Here the mob con-,, gregated in an immense mass, and both streets for 300 or 400 yards were impassable for a long time. About an hour after Pastor Allen had entered his house, a slight thining was apparent. Up to this time no actual breach at the peace had been committed. Between 5 aud 6 o'clock, however, two or three men, apparently Irishmen, marched from the park down the centre of Li/erpool-street, -wearing the orange colours in as conspicuous a manner as possible. They were followed by an immense crowd, variously estimated at from 2,000 to 5,000, who turned into Castlereagh street en masse, and made for Mr Allen's house. The street was again rendered abso lutely impassable by the crowd which had wedged itself in. In a few moments, how ever, stones were thrown at the police, and they therefore determined to clear the streets. Forming into lines, with batons drawn, they charged the crowd with con siderable vigour, and used their'weapons with some force. It is to be feared that many innocent persons, who, getting into the crowd, had been unable to extricate them selves, have received some injuries. Mounted troopers also assisted in clearing the road. The crowd eventually gave way. The following account of the aiiair is de rived from the police reports of the " Sydney Morning Herald":—On the morning fol lowing (says that journal) the rioters were brought up before the magistrates. Constable William Tindall stated that he was on duty in Hyde Park on the previous Sunday. He saw the Rev. Mr. Allen near the central avenue of the southern portion of the park, and heard him preaching. There were a great number of persons pre sent, but up to that time there was no dis turbance. About twenty minutes after wards Stritch and Stapleton, the persons in court, darted into the midst of the crowd,' followed by about 200 people, and rushed upon Pastor Allen's supporters. Stritca said, "Let us hunt the heretics off." Mr. Allen was knocked down by the crowd fol lowing Stapleton and Stiitch, who kept re peating, " itun old Allen oif the park." Mr. Allen was removed by policemen and civi lians to his residence in Castlereagh-street. He found a man having his pockets full of stones near him. Pastor Allen was pushed down a second time. Stritch said, " The heretics won't hear us." Foley was push ing with the rest of the crowd. Sergeant Flaherty was present trying to keep mat ters quiet. After Pastor Allen went away Stapleton said something about revolvers. Pastor Allen's crowd acted on the defence, trying to prevent the crowd pushing him dowD. Mr Allen's evidence was to the effect that his congregation was-singing "Praise God from Avhom all blessings flow," when the crowd rushed in, and he was pushed down and his umbrella broken. His New Testament was snatched out of his hand, and he was trod upon and bruised. He made for a rail, which his friends helped him over. In cross-examination he admit ted the publication of a book, entitled " A History of the Convent," and another entitled "Funeral dirge of Pope Pins, the IX," which were extracts, the first being from Dr. Southwell's - t " Book of Martyrs. ' A lady had told him that he would be killed^ but he refused to give up the name of his informant. \ The case was adjourned. Th« '-'Sydney Morning Herald" in a pungent article denounces both parties in this disgraceful affair, but saddles the chief blame upon Mr Allen, who selected a public park, open to all denominations, and a particular national festival for the display. The " Herald" says the public cannot ailbrd to make a martyr of Mr Allen, as it would be "dangerous to the peace of the com munity. The paper, however, says that the Roman Catholics should be the last to take offence at philipics against themselves, seeing that they are so often in the habit of fulminating bulls condemning the Protes tants to a place of equatorial warmth.

EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, ARKIL 2,



Some Very Handsome Mottled Kauri liimu an d Cedar Wardrobes, ■with Plate Glass Doors, are now on view at the City Hall Arcade. Also' Bedsteads and other articles of Bedroom Furniture to match, besides an immense assortment of Iron Bedsteads and every kind of Bedding made at the Factory of Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell. This firm have just received from Italy the latest designs in Walnut Drawing-room Suites and most modern Tapestnne Keps for covering. Carpets in great variety to suit all classes. Linoleum, Floorcloths, Curtains, and all kinds of Furnishing Goods, Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Hosiery. Goods delivered Free to any part of the town. Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, of Queen-street, are Agents for the Genuine Singer's Sewing Machine, acknowleged and proved to be the best Family Se\ying Machine in the World. House Furniture of all kinds, and Sewing Machines obtainable on the deferred payment system.—[Advt.] The value ot coke as a tuel, and as a means of economy of coal, is not appreciated sufficiently. A mix -I fuel of coal and coke is invaluable for the ordinary purposes of heating, and still moie for those cooking and raising steam, as it absorbs jhc smoke 01 inflammable gases given off by coal during combustion, and renders the lire brighter,clearer, and hotter. This is much more apparent where our local coals are used; indeed, owing to the rapidity of burning, some of these threaten to go out of consumption altogether. Coke supplies exactly that which these coals lack—body and resistance. Every householder should buy coals and coke at the same time, and, if convenient, mix them ; smaller bills and greater satisfaction will be the result. The price of coke is advertised elsewhere— AdvT.l WANTED, a Girl for Housework, &c. —Mrs Prohl, Karangahape Road. ANTED, a Waistcoat and Trousers' Hand.—H. L. Posseniskie, Shortland street. ANTED, a Butcher for Waikato.— Apply to-morrow to Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. WANTED, a Journeyman Baker.— Apply Union Bakery, Parnell. WANTED, a first-class Dressmaker, to take charge of the Dressmaking and Mantleuaaking Departments.—W. Rattray, 66, Queen-street. O TAILORS.—Wanted, good Coat Hands; highest wages given.—W. Rattray, 66, Queen-street. W'~~ ANTED, by a respectable young person a Situation aa Barmaid or House maid, and to assist in the bar; good reference. -*• Apply by letter to M.C., this office. WANTED, a General Servant; muet be a good cook and laundress.—Apply to Mrs. Kenderdine, Eden-street. ANTED, several Cooks and Laun dresses, Cook for gentleman's family, General Servants for town and suburbs, a young Man to take baker's cart.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-Btreet. W ANTED, a Man who understands T* farming, with his wife who .should understand dairy work; to have an interest in the farm.—Apply to Mr. Shepherd, Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-street, any day hereafter at 9 a.m. till Saturday next. ANTED, an Office Boy.—Apply to G, H. Gardner, Albert Hall, between 10.30 and 11.30 to-morrow. ANTED, a respectable Lad to act as Messenger.—W. Flood, Auckland Club. ANTED, a good General Servant, with refersnces.—Mrs. MacCormick, Park Road, opposite the Hospital. ANTED, a Laundress for new Oxford Shirts; must be used to work for the wholesale trade.— Apply 31, Shortland-street. WATERLOO QUADRANT. — Mrs. Norman's School.—The 2nd Quarter of the year will commence on Wednesaay, the 3rd instant. WANTED, 2,000 ft. Glass for Vinery purposes.—Price, &c, by letter to F., Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. ANTED to LET, a furnished eight roomed House, 253 per week; or four Furnished Rooms, where there are no lodger or ohildren, 12s per week.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-3treet East. 1



A UCKIAND RAILWAYS. Owing to a bad place in the Swamp, the LINE between Hamilton and Ohaupp CANNOT Bl_ OPENED on Monday, Ist April, as previously advertised, nor until further notice. By order. C . B. B. HANKEY, Acting General Manager. March 30, 1378. WANTED, a good Carpenter.—Apply J. Smith, Draper. WANTED, a respectable Youth as Apprentice to the Pork Butchering in all its branches.—T. Barnett, Qaeen-atreet. WANTED, a Boy to collect Tolls.— Apply Newmarket Gate immediately. ANTED, a Yacht about 6 tons.— J. W. Carr and Son, Custom-house street. . WANTED, a few, Wheeler and Wilson's Machinists, and some Needlegirls, at C. De L'Eau's Shirt Manufactory, Durham street, corner of Albert-street. ANTED, a General Servant ; must be a good plain cook and laundress.— Apply Stab office. WANTED, a smart intelligent 13oy lor messenger.—Union Sash and Door Com pany, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, Tenders for 22 square of Shingles, at Mangare, up to Friday, sth instant.—Apply G. H., Poat-ofHce, Onehunga. WANTED to Lease, with purchasing clause, a House of six or seven rooms, with garden, within 15 minutes' walk of Queen street.—Addres?, stating terms, description, &c, C. O. M., Star office. WANTED KNOWN, Mrs. Motion will Open in the Market every day, in Stall No. 21, with Oysters, Smoked Fish, &c, till further notice. WANTED, Empty Pickle Bottles, one shilling Ber dozen ; must be clean.—Mrs. Motion, No. 21 Stall, City Market. WANTED, for a Country Hotel, a re spectable young woman who is a good laundress; wages, 14s per week.—Apply at the Aurora Hotel, "Victoria-street. \AJ"ANTED, a respectable young girl as V T General Servant: one who can sleep at home prefejred.—Mrs. Cashel, Exonia House, Hobson-street. WANTED, two respectable Boarders in a quiet family. Terms moderate.—For address apply at this office. TITANTED, Cook or General Servant; TT three other servants kept.—Apply at Bona "Vista, Eden Crescent. W'~ANTEIDJ 200 yards of Pitchers delivered on Vincent-street.—Apply to Thomas Jones, Vincent-street. WANTED to Let, one or two Furnished Rooms, with use of piano ; a lady pre ferred.—For address apply at this office. WANTED. —A married lady residing in the country (house beautifully situated facing the sea), wishes to receive in her family two or three Little Girls as boarder?, to be edu cated with her own daughter.—For terms, &c, apply EW^Star Office. WHY should, not my customers live a long while, maka their hair grow, and pend their babies to sleep, as well as get rich? I help them,to get rich, for the money sensible people save through buying off me is enormous; and as regards the first part of my statement, I have Holloway's Pills and Ointment at Is 2d a box; Cockle's Pills, Is 3d a box; Cloriline, Is 3d a bottle; Weston's Wizard Oil, to make the hair grow, 2s; Barry's Tricopherous, for the same purpose, Is 6d, which I will let you know about another time; Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, Is 3d, to send the darlings to sleep when they are in pain ; two superior Galvanic Batteries, £1 each; Ladies' Bows, 4d ; grand lot of superior ditto, Is each; good Elastic, Is quarter-gross; Pretty Bootees, 6d a pair; Puff Boxes, with puff, 9d, suchbeauties at Is 6d; they lock like solid silver, but lam not quite sure that they are; superior Hemmed Lawn Handkerchiefs, 4d; Gents' ditto, 6d; large Looking Glasses, 4d, not those kind that make you look horrible; Linen Buttons, 9d a gross; Hair Pins, different sizes, 8d a Ib.; Tailor's Thimbles, 9d a dozen; Crochet Hooks, 4d a dqz.; Glycerine or Windsor Soap, 7 for is ; large tins Baking Powder, 6d; lot of other Bargains, which I will tell you of next time.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson street. WANTED, a good General Servant where a Nursemaid is kept.—Mrs S. Jackson, Remuera. WANTED,~everybody to keep the money in the country, and Purchase the Wangarei Eamo Coal. Try a small quantity before you get your winter supply. The best local Coal in the Province. All orders left at tho Yard, Fort Britomart, or at Mr. G. Neat's, corner of Nelson and Wellesley-streets, will be promptly attended to. —__. Barr, axent. WANTED to SELL. 40 dozen Cut Josephine Ladies' Kid Gloves, winter colours, sizes 6, 6J, 6*, 6}; also, a lot of Fancy Ribbons, new pattern, 6d per yard; 100 yards New Wincey at 6d per yard, worth 9d.—W. Eyre, Enneakillen House, Victoria-street. ANTED ! WANTED !—Wanted to Sell (very cheap), 120 boxes of very fine Raisins, only 4d lb; only 13s per box of 451b3. Be in time. Preserved Milk, Cd tin.—H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt-street. A RCHITECT|URAL Draughtsman r\ wanted. Good salary and permanent engagement to one thoroughly efficient. None other need apply. Send specimens with quali fications to Mr. Grosholz, Architect, Wellington. ANTED Known, that D. GOLDIK is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Maerials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &o. ftc. at the lowest marketprice, at his Yards "!us tom-houfe-atreet, 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. HOLDBHiP. Manager. P E C I A L. We are shewing upwards of One Hundred Different Patterns of the most Beautiful ORNAMENTAL. VASES, in Crystal, Alabaster, and Bohemian Glass, ever offered for sale in Auckland. Prices extremely moderate. An early inspection invited^ QQOn Furniture and Carpet Warehouse, 67, Queen-street, "DESIDENTS OF PARNELL! jLL Look in the Window of F. Tomlinson, Draper, Parnell, Grand display of Flowers for a few days only. . POST required by a Lady as useful Companion or Help.—Apply to Mrs Taylor, Emigration Depot, Auckland. A UCKLAND SUNDAY-SCHOOL J\. UNION. The Annual Public Meeting will be held in the Hall of the Young Men's Christian Associa tion Rooms, Wellesley-street, THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, 2nd instant. The Chair will be taken at half-paat seven o'clock, by the Rev. R. F. Macnicol. ■ .- „ „ , It is expected that Speeches will be delivered on topics connected with Sunday-school Work, by Rev. R. Dutton, Rev. Allan W. Webb, Rev. A. Carrick, Mr. Thos. Macffitrlane. Selections of Music will be rendered by the Wellealey street Choir. , _ The attendance of all interested m Sunday schools is earnestly invited. T "" O. G. T. The SEA NYMPHE LODGE hold their Meeting on THURSDAY EVENING, at the Temperance Hall. All Members of the Order are cordially invited. . A MEETING of the Auckland Free Methodist Young Men's Mutual Improve ment Society will be held, in the School-room, Pitt-street, TO-MORROW (Wednesday) EVEN ING, 4th instant, at 9 o'clock. Members specially requested to attend. J. SAUNDKR 5, Secretary. ~~ [advertisement.] MR. GOODWIN, of Grace-street, Poh sonby, Working Jeweller, wishe3 to rectify a misapprehension which, exists regard ing the Goods seized in the case of David Hamilton. Through mistaken identity it has been stated that the goods were found at his house. The mistake hasapparently arisen from the fact that Mr. Goodwin was at one time a iellow-workman with the person at whose house the goods were found. - _^asb- nHHE Officers and Breth jdmfimsMSg*, JL ren of COURT CITY OF CT^^b AUCKLAND, No. 3975. are K»wjyPti^?|tj? requested to meet at the Court »Bs^lT^]M_rv room, Cook-street, To-morrow Mv9P>y=l3Bn (Wednesday), 3rd instant, at 2 ImWls I o'clock, to attend the Funeral fvy^P^Sl|o f lhG lato wife rf Bvothel Members of other Courts are requested tc attend. '"'""_-, By order of the C.R. _ T< HOLuAND> Secretary.



I Boots \ Boots i Boots SPECIAL NOTICE. Thompson's Builbings 42, Victoria-streei WILKINS & CO. Thanking our friends and the general publi for their patronage, we would draw their attention to our New Importation of LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES, which have i ust arrived from America. These Boots and Shoes cannot be surpassed, ai they preserve the shape of the feet, and the Quality is A.l. jGK^Sffo Note the Prices :—2O per cent, lowei *&KSs3 than any House in Town, and 40 per cent lower than English Goods. ,rt\ X CJTEAM TO LONDON. k3 VIA THE SUEZ CANAL J^s|j||||^ ORIENT LINE. The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's magnificent steamer GARONNE, 3,871 tons register, 3,000 horse-power effective, will leave SYDNEY on WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of May; and MELBOURNE, on the sth day of May, carrying First, Second, and Third class Passengers. Canal Dues payable by Passengers, Eight Shillings each. The above splendid steamer, being of greater steam power and larger capacity than any steamer trading to the Colonies, offers special inducements to passengers; and the accommo dation and arrangements are of the most com plete character. This vessel will steam full power all the way, and is confidently expected to accomplish the voyage in about forty days. For particulars, plans, and circulars, apply BROWN, CAMPBELL & CO., Auckland Agents. ~g£&T "CIOR LEVUKA. IN^Hi*^' The clipper schooner jy^ssET AGNES DONALD, J. Murray, Master, will sail for the above port on SATURDAY next. For freight or passage apply to A. B. DONALD. Fort-street, Auckland, April 1,1878. TEN SHILLINGS REWARD.—Lost, a Pair of Earrings between Chapel and Queen-street. Anybody bringing them to Mr Bowden at the Alexandra Hotel, will receive t c above reward. LOST, on Saturday afternoon, two Keys. The finder will be rewarded ©n leaving the same at this office. FOUND, in the Harbour, a Log 12 feet long. If not claimed by Wednesday, will be sold to defray expenses.—Apply D. Connor, Watermen's House, Queen-street Wharf. LOGAN AND COGS WELL TESTIMONIALS. The Subscribers are respectfully informed that the Presentations will he made by His Worship the Mayor, in the Largo Room of the Exchange Buildingf, TO-MORROW (Wednesday), at two o'clock. Auckland,. April 2nd, 1878. ' BROWN WRAPPING PAPER for sale.—Apply at the Stab Office. FOR- SALE, a commodious Store, with bakehouse attached, doing a good business which is capable of being considerablyincreased. Apply to John Buchanan,. Custom-house-street. D~~ AIRY BUSINESS FOR SALE, with first-rate connection ; good cattle, horse and carts, &c. Price,. £100.—Address " Dairy,' Star office. X? lii t0 £100° LENT, on Building Society S&Xvf principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. OQAA —24 ACRES GOOD LAND, 7 acres JW/V •/"» in grass and crops. 1 acre orchard and garden, all fenced, plenty of water, House of 6 rooms, good dairy. 20 acres adjoining, on which, there ia 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. TtQAA —FOR SALE, Substantially H&O*""- built Cottape of 5 rooms and kitchen,, with freehold corner, allotment, 66x100 feet, fenced, tile drained, ana planted with fruit and ornamental trees, excellent view.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SALE, a desirable Homestead with 7-roomed House ; requisite Out buildings and 14 acres of grass Land, divided into small paddocks: within 10' miles of Auck land. Price very moderate and terms easy. COMBES foDALDY. 00/'A —HOUSE of T rooms, wash-house, O&/VUV. scullery, baker's oven,, verandah back and front, good well, &c, all in thorough repair, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S.. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next to the Post-office. __ jf?/*KA —FOR SALE, Farm of 200> acres, dwOOU. partly improved, 100 acres good bush. There is a new House of B,rooms; also, Labourers Cottages, stable, cowhouse, piggeries, &c., easy access by rail and good road. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. IQI ACRE FARM, 17 miles from JLOJL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acreE in grass and crops, comfortable house of foui rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad ioining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Estate Ascent, Shortland-street. __ TO LET, a comfortable 6-roomed' Cottage top of Grey-street, in Pitt-street, newlj papered and fitted up.—Apply on the premises. TCTIET, Merton Cottage, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell.—For particulars apply oi the premises. _£?6>OA —HOUSE, nearly new, o: & & "• five rooms and scullery, cook ing range, good well, &c. with freehold allot ment 40 x 100, -15 minutes' from Post-office.—S Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street f*Of\f\ —FOR SALE, six-roomed House d&OUv/i quite new, Conquest Place, Par nell. Two allotments, garden, splendid view o North Shore. Easy terms.—C. Williamson Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. 171 OR SALE, Capital Freehold Allot X? ment and Cottage, land 43 x 190, 62, Grey street. —Apply on the premises, J. W. Bennett. FOR SALE, two First-class Draugb.l Horses, one 4 and one 5-year-old; also, J Dray and Harness.—Apply to Mr. G. Quick, th( Lake, Takapuna. VILLA RESIDENCE.—For Immediate Sale, a pretty 7-roomed Villa, witl quarter of an acre of garden. The villa is situated in a -fine healthy position, fronting th< North Road, and is known as Arch Hill. Price £300.—Apply J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent, Auck land. TO SPECULATORS OR FARMERS, —A Bargain.—3oo acres of Land, witl water frontage, near Tauranga ; also a Towi Section in this flourishing township. Price £245 the lot.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estat< Agent, Auckland. OR SALE, one^7i-inch Centre Screv Cutting Lathe, 9 feet bed, change wheels good size saddle and slide rest, overhead motion —Apply K.K., Stab Office. UEEN GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call of Threepence per Share on the capita of the Company has this day been made by tni Directors, payable to the Manager, at the Com pany's office, in Albert and Davy-streets, Gra hamstown, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day o April, 1878. g MACDONNELL, Manager. Thames, 22nd March, 1878. _ BURGESS AND DEFAULTERS LIST. Town Clerk's Office, April 1,1878. Notice is hereby given that the above List lay for Inspection at this office until the 15t instant inclusive. All objections to the Burges Lists must be made in writing, and in conformit with Clause 43 of " The Municipal Corporation Act 1876," and lodged at this office on or befor the 15th instant. WAITEKAURI GOLDMINING AN] QUARTZ - CRUSHING COMPAN' (LIMITED). A General Meeting o( the Shareholders : hereby convened for WEDNESDAY, the 3r day of April, 1878, to be held in the large rooi of the Insurance Company's Buildings, Queei street, Auckland, at the hour of 3 o'clock p.m. Business: To consider and accept, if deeme advisable, a proposal from Mortgagees; and f< the discussion and disposal of any other mattt brought forward. By order of the Directors. _,_ XTXT _ r T 1). G. MaCDONNELL, Manager Thames. 14th March, IS7B. • BOARD AWS IiESIDENCE for tv Gentlemen, where alltho advantages Sea Bathing, Boating. &c, can be obtainec also accommodation for one or two norsca required.—Cards at Star offl.ee.



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. T N BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act, . 1876, and of the Bankruptcy of Walter Oliver Best, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that an application will be made to the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Northern District, at Auckland, sitting in Bankruptcy, on Wednesday, the 17th day of April instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, for an Qrder of Discharge to the said Debtor, tinder the provisions of the said Act. Dated, at Auckland, this Ist day of April, 1878. JOHN RICHMOND, Solicitor for the said Debtor._ JH E N~~i>~~E R S O N, • 8, Wyndham-street, HOUSE, SHIP, AND GENERAL DECORATOR. "jy O T ICE. Mr Webb has the pleasure to inform his kind patrons who have been waiting for Debain'a Pianos that they have arrived and are on show with many other Pianos and Harmoniums, and will be sold on terms to suit purchasers.— Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. Board and Residence \j . for two Gentlemen in a quiet, healthy, and pleasant locality. — For address apply to T. McMaster, Draper, Queen-street. RS. HARRISON informs her Pupils that she has REMOVED from Hobson street to the corner of Ponsonby Road and Grace-street, where she continues to conduct her Classes in M'isic and French, Mrs Harrison will open a School for Giris on the 7th of April. Instruction will include the following branches: English, Drawing, Music, and Fancy Work. Terms issued in a week. WANWrTKnown, that the Mannfac tory of Robley's Aerated Flour, &c, ia Removed to premises recently occupied by the late Mr. Godwin, where the manufacturer kindly invites all who study economy to try his Aerated Flour for bread, tea-cakes, scones, pan cakes, and pastry, &c. Also. Robley's Prepared Porridge Meal for indigestion, and Robley's ■ Superior Food for Infants and Invalids.—Whole sale and Retail Manufactory, Grey-street, Auckland. XJTT ANTED KNOW N. 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. THOROUGH Oh OINxiHUNGA. Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of Onehunga determined, at a Special Meeting, to adopt By-law No. 5. "For tne Regulation of the Onehunga Borough Abattoirs." Such By-law to be confirmed, at a Special Meeting of Council, to be held at 7 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of April, 1878. JOHN GEO. HUTCHISON, Town Clerk 19th March, 1878. r AUCKLAND RAILWAYS. Offers will be received at the Office of the undersigned until noon of SATURDAY, 6th April, for Purchase of Scrap Puriri Timber. Specifications to be seen after noon' On SATURDAY, 30th March. The highest or any tender not necessarilly accepted. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. EXTENSION OF CITY WATER MAINS. Town Clerk's Office, April 1,1878. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 17th instant, for the Providing, and Laying Water Mains in the re maining portions of the City, in terms of plans, specifications, and. conditions to be viewed at this office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed, " For Extension of Mains." P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. •\TO. 8 STATION BUILDINGS 131 CONTRACT. KAIPARA-PUNTU RAILWAY. Public Works Office, Auckland, 2nd April, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office till Noon of THURSDAY, 18th April, 1878, for the Erection of a Fourth-class Stationmaster's House at "Pokeno" and "Huntly" Railway Stations. Plans, specifications, and conditions can te seen at this office, The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) JAMES STEWART, . District Engineer^ TVEVONPORT DISTRICT BOARD? Tenders are requird up to to noon of SATUR DAY, the 6th inst., for Wrought Fencing on the Lake Road. Specifications at the Post office, Devonport. w> •_.. BROWlf> Chairman. April 2, 1878. mo BUSH CONTRACTORS. Tenders will be received at the Kopuru Saw Mill, Kaipara, or at the Company's Office, Fort street, Auckland, up to noon on MONDAY, 15th April, 1878, for Falling and Delivery of a Large Quantity of Timber.—For further particulars, apply to George Fraser, Agent Kopuru Saw Mill Company, Fort-street, Auckland; or, Hugh Gunn, Manager Kopuru Saw Mill, Wairoa, Kai para. __ , TENDERS will be received by the undersigned up to 3 p.m. THURSDAY' 4th April, for the Erection of two pair of Double Gates at Kohimaiama. For further particulars apply to R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. mo BUILDERS AND GASFITTSRS. Tenders will be received up, to Noon on WEDNESDAY, the 3rd of April, for the Erection of a Billiard Room and other additions, at the Royal Mail Hotel. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 6th of April, for the Erection of a Villa Residence at Ponsonby. Specification at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mENDERS for the Erection of certain JL Additions to the School-house at Puke ■ kohe West, will be received, at the Office of the Education Board, Auckland, until noon of THURSDAY, 11th April instant. Plans and specification at the Office of the Board, and at the School* VINCENT E. RICE ' Secretary. LOST, a Yearling Yellow Heifer, No. 7 tar brand on side.—Ten shillings reward for information leading to her recovery at the Parnell Post-office. . . (*so Jgfc */M ---** ■ : W W THE Provincial Grand Lodge for the North Island of New Zealand (S.C) will meet on TUESDAY Evening next, at the Lodge Room, Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, Auck land, at hatf-past Seven o'clock. All Officers and Members are requested, and all Master •Masons are invitedto_attend. R P.G, Sec. H~ ARBOUR VIEW HOUSE, Shortland-street, Auckland. Mrs. M. CORNWELL having (furnished the above House with every comfort for Boarders, begs to inform visitors to Auckland that she is now ready for the reception of Boarders, who will findall the comforts of home at a moderate APRILS BUILDINGS, SOMERVILLE'S CORNER. M. JONES~& CO. HAVE received instructions from the South British Insurance Company to sell by auction, on the premises, on 'f huracr.y next, the 4th inst., at 12 noon, The wooden buildings at corner of Shortland and Queen-street, from Lane next City Club to Mr. Aickin's, Chemist. TO BE .REMOVED WITHIN ONJi' WEEK. ■ ■ «—_—— __B_H^__ ■'■'— Terms Casb« _______