"'' : 3 30 p.m. Thistle still leading by nearly half a mile. • Others are very much scattered. Third Race, 'lOa.m. ..Four-oar Outriggers, ddrrying coxswains All-comers. Prizes: Ist, £10, and „5 added , by Mr Gilmour, and half of a sweepstakes of £5 each; the other half to go to second boat. Mercury, Mercury Bay .. .. _. . .. 1 Valentine, Thames 2 Maori, North Shore The day, which was bad for sailing ves sels, was the very thing for the rowing races. The three crews made an excellent start, but in the smooth water it was soon evident that the Mercury Bay boys and boat were too much for their opponents. 'They gradually drew away, and without being at all asked to row won at the finish 'by 5 lengths, Thames being second, and North Shore three lengths behind. Fourth Race, 10.30 a.m. • Sailing Boats or Yachts under 6 tons. Prizes: Ist, £15.: 2nd. £5. Course: From _outh side of Flagship, round boat off Watchman, thence round chequered "buoy in Rangitoto Channel, twice round, com ing in on south side of Flagship. Neva, 5 tons, B. Mills.. «. .. 0 May Moon, 4 tons, C. Sutherland .. ._ 0 Mystery. 5 tons, T. 1 :-<ylan 0 Hertha, 5 tons, Eckenbertc .. _ .. .. 0 Flying Fish, _£ tons, J. Knox 0 Dart. 4 tons, Mason .. .. .. _. .. 0 Time allowance —15 seconds per J-ton. The Neva was the favorite for this race and she began well by taking lead the Hertha being second and the rest all in a cluster. The course in this race lay up the harbour to start with. The Neva was first round the boat oif Stokes Point followed by the Hertha 30 sees, later the mist pre vented the others being made out. On passing the flagship the first time the Flying Fish had taken the lead from the Neva which went on second with Hertha third, 200 yards off, and the rest somewhat scattered. On passing the flagship to start on the second round, the Flying Fish was a tremen dous distance ahead. * On being asked where the others were, the answer was " stopped at the North Shore for a drink." Fifth Race, 11 a.m. Trading Vessels, licensed and Registered, any rig, und«r 25 tons register, which have not been built for Yachts. Prizes : Ist, £25 ; 2nd, sweepstakes of £1 each. Course: From south side of Flagship/ round mark boat off the Lake, thence round ma boat off Drunken Bay. thence round boat off the Watchman, coming in on south side of Flag ship. Matafele, 16 tons, J. Sbultz 0 Avon, 19 tons, T. Taylor 0 Heather Bell. 24 tons, F. Symons .0 Wanderer, 23 tons, J. Silva 0 Tairoa, 14 tons, A. Welby 0 Victoria, 23 tons, J. Joseph.. 0 Kuphemia, 14 tons. E. Hodgson 0 Opotiki, 24 tons, S. Neil .. - 0 Time allowance—2s seconds per ton. The Matafele did not start. The Avon and Tairua were first away, with the Wanderer next, and the Victoria 4th, followed by the Euphemia, Heather Bell, • and Opotiki. Sixth Race, 11.30 a.m. Sailing Boats or Yachts, 6 tons to 15 tons. Prizes: Ist, Now Zealand Shipping Com pany's Cup, value £25; 2nd, £10. Course: Same as fifth race. Sabrina, 9 tons," J. Stodart 0 Templar, 11 tons, J. Graham 0 Ripple, 7J- tons, E. Graydo" 0 Foam. 6_ tons, A. Sandford .. .. - 0 Contrabantiere, 10 tons, Featherstone 0 Victory, 11- tons, Naval Brigade 0 Hit or Miss, 9 tons, Gallagher 0 Time allowance—2s seconds per ton. The seven all came to the post. The Contrabantiere got the -lead, with the Sabrina and Templar second and third ; the Victory fourth ; and the Foam fifth. Seventh Race, Noon. .Four-Oared Gigs (no out-rigger.), the property of and rowed by Amateurs, members of any Rowing Club. Prizes: Ist, £15: 2nd, £5. Course: About 3 miles (with one turn). Auckland Rowing Club, 3 boats Henderson's crew _ There was no interest taken in this race as all the boats belonged to the Auckland Club, and it was generally concluded to be a gift for Henderson's crew, who rowed in the recently imported boat. The race ' turned out as expected,_ Henderson's crew from No. 1 station winning easily. The following were the crew :— No. 1 : C. Dacre, 1; R. Yates, 2; L. Dacre, 3; T. Henderson (stroke) ... 1 , No. 3 : J. Dacre (stroke) 2 No. 2: A. Aitkin (stroke) ... ■ ... 3 Eighth Race, Ope?. SAH-tNG Boats, All-comers; time allow ance, 30 seconds per foot. Prizes: Ist, Cup. value £10, and £10 added (presented by Mrs. Grattan); 2nd, £6; 3rd, __3. . Course: From south side of Flagship round boat off "Watchman, thence round buoy off North Head, twice round, coming in on south side of Flagship. !Ida, 24ft., W. Greenwood -.8 May, 24ft., J.Clare 0 Sis. 24ft... C. Bailey .. '. 0 Daisy, 24ft.. J. Bigelow 0 Brothers. 25ft.. J. Hunt 0 Mabel, 24ft.. Wilson .. 0 Tom Boy, 24ft., J. Reynolds .. .. .. 0 Volanta, 28ft.. R. Allison .. .. .. 0 Time allowance—3o seconds per foot. There was great excitement over this race, but the start was spoilt by the utter absence of wind and a steady downpour of rain. When the gun fired The Brothers and Mabel were the quickest with their canvas, and shewed a slight lead. The rest were well together. Fully an hour elapsed before the boats came in view after rounding the Stokes' Point boat. When they did, the May was leading by nearly a mile, the Brothers being second. This order was maintained past the flagship. Ninth Race, 1 p.m. Open Sailing Boats, under 20ft. overall. Ist prize, ___ ; 2nd, £4; 3rd, £2. Course: Same as eighth race. Foam, 18ft, T. Brassey 0 Deer. 19ft. Bin.. Robb 0 Nymph, 18ft, 6in.. Swailes 0 Mistletoe, 19ft. 6in., T. Allieon 0 . Endeavour. 18ft., H. Oliver .. .. .. 0 Bud, 19ft. 9in.. C. Bailey 0 Alert, 18ft. 3in., W. Jones 0 Active, 17ft., Stephenson 0 Meteor, 16ft. 9in., Edmondß 0 Time allowance—3o seconds per foot. The Alert, Active, and "Bud, were first away, the others drifting after them in a crowd. The wind, what little there was, • could not ba depended on, as it was con tinually shifting. Tenth Race, 2 p.m. Merchant Ships' Gigs. Four pars and oox wain. Prizes :Ist. £10; 2nd £3. Course: About two miles (with one turn). Loch Fleet, Roberson - 0 May Queen, Tatchell JJ ißotomahana. A. Fraser - ° Iron Queen, Smith .. - " Argyle. E.Stephenson » Lorraine, Gronsend . " The crews of the merchant vessels in port to pull against the Argyle and Kotomahana boats, and a subscription wag got up. by Mr Yon der Heyde, and over £H was cheeriullv subscribed. When the fact that extra prizes had be>n subscribed was made known to the crews, they all came out to the number of seven, the Taupo's boat being a post entry. When the gun fired, the whole lot got well away. When the lot passed the winning post they were so close that :he decision could hardly be ascertained from the flagship. The Lo h Fleet was first. Eleventh Bace, 2 30 p.m. JFOUR-OARED Gigs (no out-riggers). Rowed by Amateurs under 21 years ot age .conditions iame as the 7th race. Prizes: Ist. £5, and a set of trophies value £5, presented by Cap- Anderson. Course: About two miles (with one turn). Auckland Rowing Club .. M .. •- 0 Auckland Rowiug.Club » North Shore Rowing Club.. .. -• -- v North Shore boat got away with a good lead, but No. 2 Auckland settled downi to a good stroke, and quickly gained on their opponents, winning by 3 lengths easily. Twelfth Race, 3 p.m. Dingif-s, under 12ft. overall. Rowed by boys. ■ under 16 years of ape. Prizes, Ist (presented by J. N. Crombie. Esq.). £5; 2nd, £_. \ Course: About one milt, (with one turn). Wild Duck, W. Landy - 1 Stranger, J. Morris " n Scud, A. Morrow - v The Stranger got the hest of a very fan start, and increased a slight lead to two lengths in the first hundred yards. Wild Duck, however, gained on him at hall distance, and won hy two lengthf at the finish.

SABBATH SCHOOLS.

A WET DAY IN THE DOMAIN. The29thJanuatyisagrandfestiveoccasion

for thousands of Sabbath School children and teachers in and around Auckland. Encouraged by the appearances of a fine day, groups of friends and long lines of teachers and childien were observed in the morning gathering up in procession, and heading towards the Domain—the ren dezvous of all the schools. The whole company of children got on the ground, and had encamped .fell, and had everything snug, in readiness for fun and game* of almost every description, when a drizzling rain began, and continued for several hours. This put a complete damper upon the whole proceedings. The schools in the grounds of the Domain were the following : — St. Paul's, under the care of the Rev. Mi- Nelson, about 150 children and 20 teachers, and many of the pureuts. St. Matthew's Church School had a nice tent erected, which did good service to keep out the rain. This School Committee did all they could to make the little ones happy. , . St. Mark. School, from Onehunga, under the Rev. Mr Tomlinson, mustered well, and were nestled under the trees. The Onehunga Congregational bchool Was there, and it was seen what pleasure was awaiting them if the day had been The great bulk of the schools belonged to the W Te_leyan body — the largest being Pitt-street (under Mr Henderson), over 200 children and 40 teachers. The greater part of the little ones got into the tent. Parnell School, the _econd eldest, had chosen the very best spot, and suffered very little from the rain. They had a fine large tent, and with the hampers of enticing viands the children delighted and sported themselves. This school had about 70 in all. Grafton Road School has a select lot of friends and teachers, some of whose aim as the start for the day being " Our school must win." Mr R. Wallia and Mr Lawry were the prominent officers. Union-street School happened to get away from their brethren ; but it happened well, as they secured shelter. Mr Hanson, Mr Carradus, and Mr Hendon were the officers ; about 74 children and ter.chers. Ponsonby, the last-named but not least school, was there, in a great muster, m all about 160, including teachers. Mr Banbury, Mr B. Gittos, and many of the lady teachers, were active among the children. On the ground over 1,000 children had gathered, some looking very damp and wet, but this could not be helped. At dinner time, every child did their level best to make themselves at home, and ham sandwiches and cake and buns disappeared. When our reporter left, it was still raining fast, and the teachers and officers were at their wit's end how to act. BAPTIST TEACHERS' EXCURSION. The teachers andfrienda of the Wellesley street Baptist Sunday-school started from the wharf this morning at a quarter-past nine o'clock, by the steamboat Takapuna, for the purpose of enjoying their annual picnic in the locality of Mr Buckland's pier at the Tamaki. ENGINEER AND CITY BAND. The members of the Engineer and City Band started thie morning from Crowther's stabl.s for Flat Bush, with a number of their friends, where, we doubt not, they have enjoyed their rustic picnic in a pleasant and rational manner among the sylvan quietudes of nature. TAILORS' ANNUAL TREAT. The tailors take their annual treat to-day, aud fixed upon Papakura as the scene of enjoyment, where they intend to witness the races. They started from the British Hotel about ten o'clock in drags, with the prospect of a day's pleasure should the weather be favourable. They desire to express their thanks to Mr Posseneekie for his liberality towards the trip. TO-NIGHT'S AMUSEMENTS. ' At the Theatre Royal to-night Levy and his admirable company appear at reduced prices, and will doubtless be rewarded with a bumper house. The Tradesman's Athletic Club give a grand variety entertainment and ball in the Lome-street HalL The programme which has been advertised in our columns is of a first-class character, aud will provide a good night'■ amusement. The Waxworks Exhibition will be open as usual.

ELLERSLIE.

TRADESMEN S ATHLETIC CLUB

OPENING SPORTS.

The day was very unfavourable for these inaugural _port_, and by the time of com mencing there were not more than 200 persons on the grounds, and the rain came down freely. The members of the Hiber nian Band were present in full force, and played several lively eeleetions under the direction of Mr Lonergan, including "O'Connor's March to Dublin," "Sweet Killarney," and "Teddy o'Rorke's Court ship." A number of ladies were on the ground, who evinced considerable interest in the Sporty. _ Maiden Raee.—Fimt Heat, 12.15.— R. Martin, 1; J. MeGinley, 2; E. Donovan, 3 : J. Poulter, 4. ___, Second Heat, 12.40.—P. Jones, 1 ; T. Joughin, 5; W. H. Palmer, 3; F. Dalton,

4_ High Jump, 12.50.— T. Joughin, 1; R. Hume, 2; E. Donovan 3.

Papakura Races.

(PER STAR CARRIER PIGEON.)

12.30 p.m,

Notwithstanding the dangerous aspect of the weather, a vary considerable number.of gentlemen arrived from Auckland by special train, many bringing wires and families. Among the gentlemen I noticed many true lovere of the turf, faithful followers of the noble racehorse to 'every meeting, among whom were Councillor Fleming, Captain Walmsley, Captain Rye, Captain A. E. Isaacs, County Councillor Jas. Wngley. Some of the crack shots of the Thames Scottish Vol_nte_r_ hare taken advantage of the opportunity to see the Papakura I also observed in the train -Messrs S. Morrin, W. S. Marks, Wynyard S. Brown, Ed"er, James Dickey, D. G. MacDonnell, J S. Graham, John Dickey, Errington, Hornsby, and other gentlemen too nume rous to mention. There was a great crowd at the Auckland station getting tickets for Papakura and Ellerslie, but while jostling each other at the ticket window the tram started, feaving a score or two behind on the platform, lamentn._r that the ' special was gone with their friends, and they cut off from all enjoyment of the Papakura Races, 1878. It is reported that another special will run, but such is "*erylil-ea whale." There is at this early hour a larger number on the ground than at any previous meeting. Mr Percival, the secretary, appears to have made perfect arrangements, and is now making preparations for a start. The saddling paddock is now viewed with interest. Bessie is rather too plump for a 1 winner, bar accidents. Tom Finn looks i too hard worked, but is nevertheless the favourite horse. Loafer has a good contract form, aud will make the contest hot for the favourite. The Don and Tui are scratched. 1.30 p.m. The first race is over, and was a very r-ood one. A fair start was made, Bessie Going ahead as fresh as a bird. Tom Finn led oVer the first hurdle, with the other horses at hi_ heels ; in this order they jumped the fourth hurdle. On passing the Stand, Bessie shewed signs of distress and baulked Loafer assumed the lead until arriving at the sixth hurdle wiien Lionel brought Tom Finn up .to the front both horsed negotiating the lump a; the same time. At the seventh jump Tom linn appeared to stumble. Wilson got away with Loaferto thoSth hurdle Tom Finn gaUantly -stretching along and making a most exciting

race of it. Coming up the straight the result was doubtful, both horses evidently beinsj about baked. Loafer, however, Avon by a.ength. Wilson, it will De remembered, was much injured at the Auckland Steeple chase, and is very weak. Bessy finished the race jumping well. HAN I -CAP HUtiDLI- RACK, of 30 soys., second horse to receive 5 _o. s. from the stakes. Twice round the course, over 8 flights ot hurdles. Nomination, 1 soy.; acceptance. 2 soys. Mr R. Eirkwood'scb.g.Loafer, aged, list .lbs 1 Mr L. Rye's b.g. Tom Finn, G years, list 71bs.. 2 Mr Carter's ban. Bessy, 5 years, 9„t lOlbs .. 3 Mr !Vl. Edgar's b.g. Tho Don. awed,lOst .lbs .. 0 Mr R. Kirk wood's ch.tr- Tui, 6 years, lo_t .. 0 It is raining in torrents.

2.39 p.m. MAIDEN PLATE, of 20 soys., second horse to ree. ive»s soy?. from the stakes. Entrance. £1 103. Weight for age ; 1J miles. For all horses that have never won an advertised race exceedinK 10 soys. Mr Kavanagh's br.rn. Kate, a«od, 9st 3!bs .. l Mr J. Hunt's ch.g. Staverton, 3 years, 7st 91bs 2 Mx C. B. Edward's b.c. The Baron, 3 years.

7_t9!b. 0 Mr A. May's b.g. Rangi, 5 years, Ost slbs .. 0 Mr Limine. _ eh._. Glenbuck, 5 years. 9sts!bs 0 A NED COW THROWS TWO HORSES.

The Maiden Plate lias been coutested by all horses entered except Bangi (scratched). A j.ood start was effected, the horses all going at a good pace. The Baron went to the front, followed by Staverton, Glenbuck, and Kate, in the order named: Passing the stand, Staverton headed The Baron. Kate was at this stage considered out of the race, being 200 yards behind ; at £ of a mile The racing!) 'evidently layfc between the Glenbuck and The B_rm, who were rapidly drawing away from the field, suddenly a red cow confronted the race horses, and the two were on her like a shot. Horses, cow, and riders went over with tremenduou- violence. Staverton. hereupon was fir. t horse, Kate far behind. To the astouishment of all Kate gradually lessened the distance, and actually came in Jwinncr by two or theee lengths. The Baron's jockey (Taylor) came in with his face covered with blood and dirt. Over his eye was a gash, and his shoulder is slightly hurt. Glenback's rider was not so much bruised. Mr Lendrum, on behalf of the two horses which fell, entered a protest. Much regret is felt by all at the unfortunate occurrence, which, as a student of the Scriptures just said, proves that " the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong." 3 o'clock.

For the Papakura Handicap, weighing .is now proceeding, R_vcnshoe will carry 131 bs over weight, The Don 3lbs, and Tui olbs. There is a veiy large attendance of Auck land people. The Wairoa and adjacent districts not so well represented. Z^il The race is just over—Kingfisher won hard held ; Firetail. 2.

PAPAKUItA HANDICAP, of 100 soys.; 20 soys. to the second, and 10 soys. to the third horse, out of the stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Nomination, 2sovs.; acceptance, 3 soys. ; and 2 soys. at the post. Mr W. Walters br h Kingfisher, 9st 51b .. 1 Mr G. Lendrum's bf. Firetail, 7s_ 51b .. ..2 Tom Finn, Bst 31b ; Golden Crown, 7st 121b ; Ravenshoe, 7st 71b ; The Don, 7st 51b; and.Tui, 7st, also ran.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROU OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT

HOKIANGA, this day.

The Pacific Slope, barque, got out yester day, after being two months windbound, for China. The Star of the Mersey, for Dunedin, and Paririe, for Hobart Town, also sailed. .

COROMANDEL, this day.

New Golden Pah.—l understand that all hands are knocked off. Great indignation is felt by the share holders at the course adopted by the directors, as the mine must enevitably be swamped out, and a large expenditure will be necessary to get the mine into condition again. A meeting of shareholders is likely, to protest against the stoppage of work. The school-children's picnic to-day is a great success. Mr Lynch deserves the thanks of the community foi giving his paddocks. Mining generally is leaking up.

TAURANGA, this day. Owing to heavy rain, the races are post poned till to-morrow.

(PER PRESS AGENCY),

WELLINGTON, this day.

After the adjournment yesterday, during which the Wellington men prepared another wicket, the Australians took the field. No stand was made, and when Wyatt, the last man, appeared, the score s+ood at 71 —20—6. Wyatt slipped one from Blackham and scored, a single. Willis got a single, and the next ball from Murdoch was hit for 3 by Willis. When time was called, Willis and Myett were not out, the former having scored 8 and the latter 1 : total, 77. WESLEYAN CONFERENCE. At the Wesleyan Conference, the Rev W. Morley was re-appointed editor of the " New ZealandWesleyau,"andßevT. Buddie Prin cipal of the College. The following repre sentatives were elected to the next Sydney General Conference :—Rev Messrs Crump, Morley, Buddie, Reid, Fitchett, Kirk, Richards, and Bain. Laymen :Dr Burrows, Turner, Buddie, Manchester, Jackson, Haines, Hobbs, and Maxham. It was re solved to float a con_iectional fire insurance company, with a guarantee fund of not less than £3000. A fifth candidate for the ministry has been received. Three minis ters have been sent for from Victoria, and two from England. It was decided to hold the next Conference at Auckland. WELLINGTON RACES. The following arc the entries for the leading events at the next Wellington races :— Wellington Cup. — Renata _ Kakapo, Otupai, Barker's Standard-Bearer, Red wood's Ariel, Walker's Glengarry, Bolton's Lara, Ray's Danebury, Fraser _ Trump Card, Hayward's Ouida, Gilligan's Nectar, Lady of Lake, Songster. THE Dekby.—Standard - Bearer, Red wood's Chokebore, Trump Card. Jockey Club Handicap.—Renata Kakapo, Tawera, Otupai, Isaac Walton, Pinfire, Chokebore, Steut's Legacy, Glen arry. Danebury, K. Ray's Titania, Ouida, Gilligans, Stanley, Songster, Nectar. HuttPark Stakes.-Tawera's Standard- Bearer, Isaac Walton, Pinfire, Chokebore, Danebury, R. Ray's Mufti, Ouida, Gilli gan's Stir-about, Lady of the Lake. Flying Stakes Handicap.—Tawera's Standard-Bearer, Isaac Walton, Legacy, Glenarry, Danebury, Titania, Kakapo, Lady of the Lake, Stir-About, Young's Tailor. Maidei- Plate. —Armstrong's Talley rand and Pinfire ; R. Ray's Mufti. Provincial Plate.— Tallyrand, Te Whetumarara, Legacy, Glenarry, Kakapo, Songster, Nectar. INTERCOLONIAL CRICKET MATCH. The Wellington team completed their second innings, scoring only a few runs. j^The Australians in their second innings got 10 runs, with the loss of one wicket, which " won the match. They are now playing a single innings match. The Wellington men are at the wicket. The weather is fine, but attendance meagre at present. In the single innings match Kennedy was caught by Murdoch, after scoring 30 ; Horwood, 3; Thomson, 7 ; Knapp, 2; Fordham, 1; Armitage, 2 ; Lynch, 0 . Blacklock, 3, not out; extras, 9. This was the game at 2.30 ; Baunerman and Kendall were bowling.

DUN i_ DIN, this day.

EDUCATION MEETING.

Nearly a thousand persons were present at the meeting to elect a school committee last night. The meeting was very stormy, and the mode of election gave general dis satisfaction, and was severely criticised. The Catholics held aloof, resolving to endeavour to raise a defence fund to get the Act remedied.

J. P. Armstrong is likely to become a candidate for the representation of Mount Ida in the General Assembly, if Mr De

Latour carries out his expressed intention of resigning his seat. Telephones are being used here b/ one or two business people to connect the ware house witn the ollices.

ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY.

AFTER to-day there are only two more days uyon whicn intending subscribers can secure ,-eason tickets. The management have de termined to keep strict faith with the public in this as in all other matters. After Friday next no more season tickets will be issued, and 1 seats for individual operas may then ba 1 reserved. Until then holders of season tickets have the sole privilege of booking seats. We are requested also to remind our readers that the season will not be prolonged after the 18 nights announced. As the artistes who -ome to us are almost entirely unknown to the mojoritv of our readers, it will, no doubt, be interesting to them to supply a few particulars of their performances in Melbourne during their seven weeks' season; and it will also tend to assure those who are anxious to support the enterprise, if they can b_ satisfied of the bona fides, and that then' confidenoe will not be misplaced. Of Signor-a Guadignini's perfor mances of Leonora, in "II Trovatore," which will be the first opera of the season here, the "Arjyus" say-<: "Signora Guadaornini was the Leonora, and let us at once say she i. perfect... ehe is not only note perfect in her readintr, but she has studied, and is able to give expres sion to the very delicate inflexions which are so satisfactory to those acquainted with the work. Her mind is evidently full of sympathy with the r6le she undertakes to repreeent, and with the .elf-reliance of an experienced artiste she pourtravs passion without exaggeration, and can be tender without being weak. We need not say further of this lady than that she pleased her audience so highly that she was twice re called after the second air in the first act "Di t_le amor." '1 hroughout the whole of the tragic s--_n<. she displayed the talent of a true artit. c. Of Signora Venosta. who also appears in "II Trovatore," the "Argus" critic says: "Signora Venosta, as the hatf-mad gipsy, displayed great capabilities as an actress, and sang the music in a very truthful manner. The duet "Mai regguido " was encored, and at the conclusion of the cave scene, throughout the whol« of which she had borne herself with unflagging spirit and fine intelligence, ehe was summoned to the front amidst an uproar of applause from all parti of the hcuse." Signora Venosta has an admirable conoopti«n of the part, and a talent which makes her audience know it. Of Signor Paladini, the same critic says : " His .natural gifts are critically in his favour. He achieved a triumph in the second scene of the third act — the most arduous for the tenor voice—and was twice recalled amidst enthusiastic applause," after having sung "Ah fii lvi mio," and " Di quella pira," the latter having been given with quite an exo. ptional spirit. Signor Gambetti and the other artists in the piece are also highly spoken of, but we have no space at command to give the critiques. The orchestra will be a very full one, and under the direstion of Mon sieur Carron, a solo violinist of hit.h repute. The chorus is also spoken highly of. and the Company's costumes and properties are all new, and of the very first class, having been specially imported for the dressing of the Operas which will be produced.

LEVY'S CONCERTS.

The complimentary concert to Mr Levy, the famous cornet-player, at the Theatre Royal, last evening, was largely attended, and resulted in giving general satisfaction. Ihe bill of fare wa. of an attractive character, opening with the march "Le Nuet" (Ciotts chalk). by Signor Giorza. This much-admired pianist gave in the course of the evening the grand transcription "Traviata" (Verdi), in a manner which provoked loud and prolonged applause. Miss Pitts and Signor Rosnati sang tho duet " Ernani." which was much approved, on a previous occasion. This was charmingly rendered. The pretty songs of the ladies were well chosen and duly applauded. Miss Pitts gave the cavatina "Or la sull'ouda (Mero_ dante), and the sweetly pensive ballad "Alone," which never fails in touching the hearts of an audience; " Sing, sweet bird," an English ditty, simple in sentiment and construc tion, was a graceful performance by Airs Levy ; whilst this lady's merry song of "Bread and Cheese and Kisses" changed the feelings from sensibility to laughter with remarkable ease ; and in compliance with repeated cheers bread and cheese, fro., was repeated by the vocalist. Mr Levy's cornet performances created the usual amount of enthusiasm, and the musician submitted several times to encores. Mr Levy gave a selection from Rossini, "Una voce poco fa," and the famous and favorite solo of Paganini. which that musical genius was wont to perform on the violin during his stay in London, This solo wa3 brilliantly executed by Mr Levy on the cornet no easy task on such an instrument. Signor Rosnati came forward in a trio, a duet, and two songs, in all of which he excelled. We are glad to notice that three supplementary ooncerts will be given by the Levy Concert Company, com mencing this eveniiur, and iv order that tho people may have an opportunity of listening and enjoying high-class music and sinjnng, the admission prices have been reduoed to 45., 2s 6!., and la.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails wini. (.__.«_ as Und__: ♦■ For Whitiangl. Tauranga and Opotiki, per Kowena, on Wednesday next, at _ p.m. For Tryphena, pec Three Brothers, on Wednes day next, at i p.m. For Tairua, per Mana, on Wednesday next, at

_ p.m, For Tauranga. Gisborne, Napier, Southern Provinces, per Taupo, on Thursday .next, at

Per City of New York, on Tuesday, sth Febru ary, as follows :— For Sandwich Inlands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indiea, at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. ._._,,... , For money orders, registered letters and nowepapers, at 1.30. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpence in addition to the poet age will be received by the Mail Agent on board the steamer up to the time of sailing. S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

Mr W. F. Somerville requests the atten dance of the choir at the Choral Hall to morrow at 12 o'clock.

Captain John Bewick, of the p.s. Han raki, wishes us to state that he is in no way connected with the person mentioned in last nigkt's police news.

The Hon. Henry de Bohun Devereux, of Auckland, has lately been appointed a Jus tice of the Peace tor the colony, and the Timaru "Herald" thus discourses thereon : Mr Devereux is next brother of Lord Here ford, Premier Viscount of England, and is 29 years of age. The family of Devereux is one of the oldest families in England, being descended in atleast one line from the Royal I'lantagenets. Would not Edward the Third have started had he been informed by his private astrologer that a lineal descendent of his own would one day ascend—not to the throne of England, but the magisterial bench of New Zealand? It only shews what great ness may await even the most humble per sons, if they behave themselves and set their posterity a good -example. We hope the Hon. Henry de Bohun Devereux will prove worthy of the eminent position to which he has ascended, and, —remembering what he sprang from—won't be too stuck up about it. Men can't help being mushrooms. That is their misfortune, not their fault. But they ought not to give themselves airs on account of sudden grandeur. Sufferers from the late fire at Newton will find it to their advantage to visit the City Hall Arcade, for there they will find the Greatest Variety of Furniture and Carpets in Auckland wherewith to m p k their new homes comfortable. From 300 to 400 Bedsteads to select from, and Bedding of every description kept in stock. Drawing and Dining-room Suites ready for delivery to suite all classes. Bedroom Furniture, Washstands and Toilet Sets, Chests Drawers, Tables, Wardrobes, and a large assortment of Toilet and Pier Glasses" Blankets, Sheetings, Quilts, Curtains, and Drapery Goods of all kinds ; Men's and Boy's Clothing ; Millinery, Ladies and Children's Underclothing ; ladies' needle work Mounted ; and all kinds of Cabinet work Executed at our Factory. Goods delivered FREE to all parts of the town. Furnish your House from the City Hall Arcade, Queen-street.— Hollo.VAY, Gau lick, & Cranwell, Proprietors. —[Ai_VT.f]

The value ot coke as a tuel, and as a means oi 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 jhe smoke or inflammable gases given off by coal during combustion, and renders the fire brighter,clearer, and hotter. This is much more apparent where our local coals are used; indeed, owing to the rapidity of burning^ some of these threaten to go out of consumption .altogether. Coke supplies exactly that which these coals lack—body and resistance. Every householder should buy coals and coke at the same time, and, if convenient, mix them ; smaller bills and greater satisfaction will be the result , The price of coke is advertised elsewhere— [AdyT.l

EVENING STAR TUESDAY JANUARY 29, 1878



WELL, now Girls! Holydays over! Buckle to work I Excellent situations: Hotel., Ohinemuri, City, Corom-ndel, Mercury Bay, Tauranga Waikato, Newmarket, private families ,_>, Boys to milk, Nurscgirls, and General Servants, Ho isemaid gentleman _ family (tov/n). Laundress w.ge.s I*_. Kitchen Boy wages 15s— HannafonVs Registry. Queen street, opposite Army nnd Navy Hotel __ \I?4I_.TED, an experienced Nursemaid; v 7 must be a good needle-woman.— Mrs. Howard, Wynyard-3t,i-e_t. AI^TT-1., a respectable Girl.—Apply Mrs. "VVoodwaro. No. 59, Market. TTK^NTElTto~Purcha.-,~ a small Farm V. near Auckland. Price not to exceed £200 —Apply, by letter, to H.M-, this office. YI^NTEI., the Public to Attend tho V? Lome-street Hall TO-NIGHT ! TO NIGHT. Grand Concert and Danoe, in connec tion with the Tradesmen's Athletic Club, by the L-ading Amatsurs of Auckland. Mammoth Progi-amine. Prices—3s, 2s. Is. TF-ENDERS Wanted for Shinglinga'bloek _.. of buildings.—Apply York Hotel, Newton. WANTED, an Cilice Boy.—Apply beforo half-past nine o'clock on Wed nesday morning, at office of W. H. Kis ling, Solicitor, Shortland-street. WANTED, a young Girl for house work ; no washing.—Apply this office. TT7ANTED, Farming Man and Wife V v without children for Tauranga ; a good permanent situation.—Adam Laybourn, Furt street. ANTED, a Girl about 15 or 16 years of age as Nursegirl.—Mrs Walsh, Kyber Pass Road. WANTED, Lodgings with Board—four rooms (two sitting and two bed-rooms) are wanted by a .centleinan.—Apply by letter, to G.R.G., office of jthis paper. TX7"ANTED."" a Female Servant. —Mrs. f ? Doonin, 117, Hobson-street. _______ WXNTED7aTiT_a_¥£ictive Boy to assist in the Store.—Grant and Morton, 123, Queen-street. \X7 ANTED KNOWN, that the Rules yv of the Working Men's Club are now ready, and that cards of membership may he had of any member of Committee ; or of Mr G. W. Heslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria-street. Subscription, 10s per annum ; 63 half-yearly ; or 4s per quarter. Members joinins. at once will save Entrance Fee.—W. Lf.pink. Secretary WANTED, by a good Confectioner and Supper Co_k, employm. Nt by the day or on a job ; has good referenoes. —Mrs. Murphy, Wellington Place, Wellington-street. WC. DENNES has made Immense * Reductions in Sewing Machines. See Prices:—Wheeler and Wilson, from £0 10s : Singer, £7 ; Hand Look-stitch, from £3 : Hand Chain-stitch, from £2 ; Pearson's Wax Thread Machines for Saddlers.—Great Machine Depot, Queen-street. Weekly payments taken. \TSTANTED Known, that tiioOpposition Vt in Queen-street is fiercer .than ever. Mutton, 2d ; Beef, 3d; Pork, 4d; Lamb, Id ; S teaks. Id. Cash only—A. Porn well. \\T ANTED, to clear out my Entire * y Stock of Furniture and Miscellaneous Articles of every description, as the premises are to be fitted up for the Working man's Public Baths, N.B.—No reasonable offc refused.— Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East, corner of Mi^h-strect. WANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ngs, Joiner's Work, Sec, at Prices to meet tho times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Holdsiiip, Manager. "ANTED, a Youth tor the Smith's Shop.—Cousins & Atkin, Victoria Car riage Factory, Market Reserve. \XT__NTED to Rent, a House of five YT rooms, in a, respectable locality, near Queen-street; a new house preferred.—Apply W.E.H., Post-office. Auckland. WANTED, two good hands for the Dressmaking.—Mrs, Long, Dressmaker, next door to S. C. Smith. Hobson-street. WANTED, a respectable Boy who can write a fair hand.—W. L. Roth, Vic toria-street East, Cheap Furniture Mart, corner of High-street. WANTED, a strong active Servant Girl.—Apply at once to Mrs. J. W. Oxley, Hardinge street, Freeman's Bay. a Situation by a young V V Man as Clerk. Has had several years experience. Good references.—Address A.P.H., Star office. " WANTED to Sell (cheap), White and Gold Cups and Saucers, ls each; Com mon Cups and Saucers, 6d each, 5s 6d dozen ; Jugs, 3s 6d; _et Hot-water Jugs, 6s 6d and 7s 6d; White and Gold Plates, 8d _nd lOd ;,Basins, ls 6d; Cream Jugs, ls 6d; Milk Jugs. 2s; Small Plates, 2Jd; Large Plates, 4s 6d and 5s dozen ; Butter Dishes, with metal lids. Is 3d; Glass Butter Dishes from ls to 2s 6d; Vegetable Dishes from 5s 6d to 6s 6dpair; Jugs and Basins. 7s pair; White Chambers, ls 2d and ls 6d; Small Coloured Chambers. Is 6d ; House Boots, 4s 6_, ss, and 5s 6d; Children's Cheap Leather Boots; Tasmanian Superior Shell Necklaces only 12s to 15s each; Robley's Aerated Flour, ls Id packet.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. WHITE BELLTOPPERS, 7s ; Black Silk do., fashionable shape, 10s; Cork Hats, ls 3d ; good Scrubbing Brushes. 4d ; -ho« Brushes, 3 for 2s 6d ; Hand Brushes, ls ; White wash Brushes, ls ; Nail Brushes, 4d ; Tooth Brushes, 4d; Hair Sweeping Brooms, ls 3d; Beaded Collarets, ls 3d; Ladies' Collars, 9d; Frills, 2d; Dress Improvers, Is 6d; Hair Plaits, ls; Pretty Bows, 6d; Elastic Garters, 6d; Children's Frocks, ls 9d; Ladies' Aprons, 9d; Wonderful Corsets, 3s; Violet Powder, 5d per packet; Knitting Cotton, 2s ib; Beautiful Fancy Baskets, ls: Pickles, 6d per bottle; Groats^ 6d a tin; Good Condensed Milk, 9d; inferior do., 3d; Baking Powder, 6d a tin ; Great bargains in Children's and Men's Boots ; Shirt Fronts, Id or 9d per doz; 2s English Kits for ls; Elastic, 4yda ald ; flue strong Belts, 6d; Tea Chests, 3d ; Apple Cases. 3d.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-st A" MIDDLE-AGED Gentlemen, who is inst leaving a situation he has filled ' during the absence of the manager in Europe for 12 months, desires a situation ea Clerk or Manager. He has had long experience as subordinate and principal in England, and can refer to the firm he is leaving. A large salary not so much ar obiect as an immediate situatiou with a prospect.—Address E.G., Stak office. WANTED KNOWN, that we are sell ing Tapestry Carpets from 2/11 per yard; Brussels Carpets, from 4/9; Bedroom Carpets, from 1/; Heathrugs. from 6/6.; also, Mattings, plain and fancy. Linoleum, Floorcloths, &c., at lowest prices.— T. & H. Cooke, 67. Queen-street. TWf O T I C E. Immigration Office, Auckland, Jan. 28, 1878. Tho Immigrants per ' Apelles' having been landed, will be open for engagement This (Tues day) Morning. EDWARD L< GREKN , Immigration Officer. AY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). A Dividend of Ten Shillings per Share will be 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 -9,1878. G GREENWOO D • OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR, HOUSE, LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. MARKET HOUSE. Auckland. For Sale, at Mount Albert, 60 acres of good Land, fenced, well watered, and laid down in grass, House, and otherimpi-vements, junction of f out. roads; a very valuable property, and will be sold a bargain, £1000. Tarma £200 cash, balance at „G per cent, per annum. For Sale a new 5 roomed House, at Mount Eden ; large allotment, 66 x 180 feet; wall, fence, planted with trees; land has all been trenched; freehold. Price, £300. Terms easy. For Sale, 4-ruomed Cottage, verandah, good stable, largo allotment, 66 x 100 feet, situate in Hacke .-street, Ponsonby. Price, £250. lerins, £60 cash ; balance, 12s. 6d. per week. . _ or Sale, a new Cottage, bay window, nicely furnished, together with over an acre of rich volcanic soil, good garden and orchard, planted with choice t'-ees and shrubs, situate at Mount Roskill. Price, £200. _ _ r _ _, For Sale, choi_e Allotments at Mount Eden, suitable for building sites, market ga_rdcns„&c. Price, low. Terms, 20 % cash ; balance can remain at 6%. . __. __ , „ . For Sale, choice Allotments at Mount Albert (from 1 to 15 acres), good soil, suitable for villa residences or market gardens, and close to the proposed railway station. Terms, 25 % cash; balance, for a term of years, at 8 ... For Sale, a Desirable Farm of 50 acres. 34 miles from town, good house and out-bnildings, rich soil, stone-wall fencing, Railway Statioaon the land; some of the land will cut up into valuable building sites. Price low. Terms. &«For Sale, several Runs on the East Coast, from 4.000 to 20.000 acres, all rich l»nd, and on favourable terms. , BSFor Sale, 73 acres ot Land near the L.ai_e, North Shore. Price, £2 per acre. For Sale, several Hotels in town and country. ■ Assistance given to intending purchasers if required. Wanted, a Snail Farm, within 10 miles of Auckland. Price, about £200. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer, House, Land, and Estate Agent, Market House, Auckland.



: TORN __ -STIt EE T II AL 1 To-NiglLt! To-night ! T>EGATTA "MIGHT JLVEGATTA JM-IGHT. aw GRAND CONCERT AND DANC! IN CONNECTION WITH TIIK TRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB MAMMOTH PROGRAMME, BY A GALAX! OF TALENT. Admission :—Front Scats, 3s ; Body of Hall 2-s ; Back Seats, ls. Holders of First an< . e-ond Seats Tickets only, will be admitted U the Dance. Tickets can bo obtained from any of thi members. JAMES REGAN, Hon. Sec. $71 UR SALE, a 1 urge Allotment n S. Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane & Son. _f_i "iTiTto cSlOtxT LENT, on Building Soeieij <__VJ_A- principles or on any terms to sui; borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vui can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. iTfrS. PER FOOT, at Ponsonby, two Capita £ O Building Allotment.. measuring 80 x 100 for Sale at 15s. per foot.—S. Vaile, Land .Agent Shortland-street. I Q1 ACRE.. FARM, 17 miles from _.<£._. j__ Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass aud crops, comfortable house of foui rooms, plenty of wooa und water; large run ad joining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, a Fruiterer and Greengrocer's Shop ; doing a good business.—Apply at this offioe. *' TfiO LET. a comfortable six-roomed Cot- JL tage, newly fitted up. top of Grey-street, in Pitt-street.—Enquire on the promises. TO~BEI_ET"ON LEASE the Star Mill, situated near the Whan, with er without Machinery. The property consists of a 12-horse power Engine, three-storied Mill Building; lurs-e Store, 30 x 120: House and Two Cottar»s. Orchard, well supplied with Fruit Trees,* and good Paddock. This property is, without exception, the best site in the province for a Fellmonaery or Tannery, having an abundant supply of water,—Apply to G. W. BINNEY Queen-street. O LET, at Victoria Wharf, North Shore, two 11-roomed Houses, just put in first-class repair. Suitable for a large Family or Boarding House.—Apply to J, Edwards, Ferry Wharf; or Oliver Mays, North Shore. To a permanent tenant, rent very morierate. TO LET, a six-roomed House, corner of Wellesley aha Nelson-street.—W. Brownhill, Hootmaker, 70, Queen-street; or corner of Wellesley and Nelson-street. .THO LET, five, six, and eight-roomed 08l Houses in first-class order; good situations. II and near town.—H. Prrtington, House and Land Agent Stichbury's Buildings. _^0 _yRL« —A neat and pretty Cottage %/iv 4 •-P of 5 rooms, with large freehold allotment, pleasantly situated on' the Great North Road. Price, including Venetian blinds, curtains, poles, book-case. Sec. (all new), £275.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland sr,ree_t. FF P_ iM _ CASH,Balance at 7_ per cent. 9 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 surface scrub, House of eight rooms. Stable, Cow-sheds, &a, Sec. Price. £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent. Short and-street. _1*"1 £}£_ —Cottage of _ rooms, with fowl cK. JL £i \f. house and good well; also, Free hold Allotment, 33 x 75. Only 10 minutes walk from railway station.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. UILDING ALLOTMENTS for Sale. Fernleigh-stfeet, 25/ per foot; English street, _()/ per foot; Byte-street, 30/ per foot; Brown-street, 15/ per fcot; Ponsonby Road, 30/ Eerfoot; Franklyn Road, 60/ per foot.—S. Vaile, and Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SALE (cheap), a well-finished House, with large allotment 110 x 300 ; Elanted with fruit and ornamental tree., fowl ouse, and plenty of water. Grace-street, Pon- a onby.—Enquire on the premises. FOR SALE, a handsome harness Pony, 4 years old, perfectly staunch, driven by a lady — Apply office of this paper. EPBURN^TREET.—AIIotments for Sale at 30a per foot. Money lent to build with if desired.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. FOUND, a Parcel, in Symonds-street, Owner can have it by describing and paying expenses.—C. Sutton, Captain Cook Brewery, Kyber Pass Road. Ij. LOU X ! T7l LOU R ! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGUI, Hassell, J. T. Evans and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONKS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Coring Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. £_r The best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO, Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS &CO O T£ j C E. I will not hold myeelf responsible for any Debts contracted in my name without my written authority. BARON C. De THIERRY. January 26,1878. UUkland college and GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Affiliated to the University of New Zealand) The Quarter Days for the current year are sth February, 26th April, 16th July, and Ith October. FARQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The First Quarter will begin on TUESDAY, sth February. The Preliminary Examination of New Pupils will be held on Monday, _th February, com mencing at 10 o'clock. FARQUHAR MACRAE. Head Master. WO POUNDS REWRAD.—Lost on Friday evening, between Shortland-street and Cook-street, a Portfolio, containing a French passport, sundry letters, and two french notes of 100 fiance each. Return to Mr L_on Hughes, Grey-street, next Rogers' store, ori_ his business at Mr N. Gamier french Jeweller, Queen-street X~UCKLAND PERMANENT CO £\. OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—o3. Queenhbtreet. LOANS granted upon approved securities of Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayablo in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repaymencsextend- p wp..lr. Total amou__ ing over er vveCKu Repayable. ___ . £ s. d. i years 12 6 130 0 0. 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years .. - .. 7 6 156 7 8 10 years .. .... 6 3 162 18 3 DEPOSITS received 8 repayable at seven days notice, and bearing interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum. " JOHN BATGER, Secretary. TfcfTATIONAL FIRE AND MAT.INE J_jN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £_.00<.000 Reserve £50.300 RE-INStTKANCEFUND....... £20.000 Insurances effected against Fibe and Marine Loss of Every Description o_ Property, at Lowest Current Rates. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch. BOARD OF EDUCATION. Wanted, a Head Teacher and a Female Assistant Teacher for the "Wairoa (South] School. Applicatioas., v. ith. testimonials, to be delivered at the Oiftce of the Board, Wyndbam street, Auckland* sot later than Th_ssday, 7tl February. VINCENT B . RICB , Secreiaty. T>OARD OF EDTJCA TlO N The Girls* Training and High School will b re-opened TO-MORROW (Wednesday), lfce 30t] nstant. VINCENT E. RICE, . Secretary.



.. IC* E W I N G M A i. II * ___ M O OF FIRST-OLAS QALITY A LKSS THAN COST. ~ Having bought, Messrs. K. Porter & Co.'s entire stock- of Sewing Machines at a great reduction nil English cost, I will sell them at t'rio-s never v. foro heard of in Auckland, com _ prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of tho best makers Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. " GEO. AvTIIESLOP, ENGINEER, " THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doora above Quick's Stables. 1 "\7JTAITEKAUKI GOLDMINING AND H QUARTZ-CRUSHING COMPANY 2 (LIMITED). A General Meeting of the Shareholders in the above named Company will be held in the Large Room of the , Insurance Company's Buildings, Queen-street, Auck land on Wednesday, the 30th instant, at the hour of 2 o clock p.m. Business ; To receive Directors' Report and Balance , sheet, and transacting of such other matters as may be ; deemed requisite. D. G. MACDONNELL, Thames, 14th January, IS7B. ± ' A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). 1 1 Tho price of Coke is now 20s per ton, at the Works, for Cash; or, if so agre. d, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 03 per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d i per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to .0 bushels, or abou double the bulk of Coal. .J? 0 R g A 1 E, NOW LANDING, EX CALIFORNIA, FROM SAN FRANCISCO 100 CASES, each . 4 dozen lib. tins AMERICAN VENISON 50 CASES, each 4 dozen lib. tins AMERICAN BLUE BERRIES. He 0» JM-ORTON. ESSERT AND CHRISTMAS FRUITS. F. HEWIN & BROTHER Respectfully invite an Inspection of their Stock OF JJEW Tj-RUITS & TC-ANCY A RTICLES Suitable for the Season t A nice assortment of Oystalised French Fruit n Fancy Boxes, Imperial Plums, French Frnit, in Brandy, Muscatel Raisins, New Fi_rs. Pre served Ginger and Chow Chow, New Walnuts, Barcelona Nuts, Jordon Almonds,.&_. JELLIES. Pine Apple Jelly, Orange Jelly,. Gsava Jellys Apple, Red and Black Currant Jellies (in jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly; also_ Crosse and Blackwell's Black Currant and: Raspberry Vinegars. FANCY BISCUITS.. Huntley and Palmer's best kinds: Dessert. Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugarl Wafers, &c, &c. Also, . Mckenzie & mckenz____3 celebrated albert biscuits as supplied to Her Majesty the Qaeen weekly. CHRISTMAS HAMS. A Splendid Stock just landed, and now opened out. DUTCH CHEESE. 25 cases, ex Otaki, very prime. CHRISTMAS PUDDING. Plum Pudding in tins, and Mince Meat. CHRISTMAS CANDLES, And other Fancy Artiles, suitable for Picnic Dinner, and Evening Parties. FRENCH PRESERVES. Pate de Foie Gras, Pates of Hare, Lark Thrush, Woodcock, Snipe, &c. "CI XXEWIN & TVROTHER, FANCY GROCERS AND PROVISION FACTORS, THE np POT, QUEEN-STREEST, the opposite A Corner to the United Service Hotel. And at Gr__l___stown and Shortland. «m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 2nd February, for sundry works to> Brick Ware house in Elliott-street, damaged by late fire. R. REALS & SON. Architects. LADIES' COLLEGE,, opposite St. Matthew's Church, will re-open on the Ist February. . THE Members of the United Evangelistic Choir are requested to meet Mr. SomerJ . ville TO-MORROW (Wednesday), in the Choral Hall, at 12 noon. TO DAIRYMEN OR OTHERS.— Wanted to Sell, 10 acres or more, £12 per acre. Lake Road, near Flagstaff, with free use of 22 acres and run. Terms t» suit; assistance to build if required.—Enquire at this office, or to O. Mays. Devonport, A UCKLAND HARBC-UR BOARD. Tenders for Re6__amation. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 28th Jan., 1878. Tenders will fee received; at this Office until TUESDAY, the sth February, for Reclamation foot of Nelson-street, in terms of plans and specification to be seen at 'the .Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endorssct,, "-Tender for Recla mation." The lowest or any tender not necessarilly accepted. J. T. BOYLAN, Chairman. 4?-_>>f_ —IMPROVED FARM of 260 acres ._£ oWT/ii'. about 86. acres in good grass, also 3 acres of well established orchard, yielding, several tons of fruit during the season, 25 acrea bush. House of 6 rooms, and outbuildings. Willi Ihe sold on easy terras-—S. Vaile, Land Agent, __.ortland-_treet. ■ , '__?->'__._ —FOR SALE, Farm of 156 acres*. 3&/^O.-. partly improved, 50 acres bash. House of 3 rooms. &C, 2» miles from Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent. Shortland-street. LOST, between All Saint's Churc_.tf_ndl Mount St. Mary, Ponsonby, on Sunday* morning, a Sealskin Purse. —Finder will oblige by leaving same at the Royal Insurance: oflSee, Shortland-street. FRIDAY, EEBRUARY 1. THE HAYMARKiST. FOR SALE, on Friday -next,,. Feb. 1, at 11 o'clock. 2 Geldings, quiet and good in hajjsess 2 Well-bred Mares, from Waitara. ALFRED BUCKLAim FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1. THE HAYMARKET. "17-OR SALE, at the jSiaymarket,, on .£? Friday next, at 11 c*C'oc_, In the Estate of G.. Watkins,. 3 Heavy Draught Horses. 5 Drays and Harness Also,. 2 Aged Draught Horses. ALFRED BUCKLAND. [ TO-MORROW. NOON, ; AT ARTHUR S MART, FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS.. i A large assortment of English* and Colonial-, c made Furniture (new and second-hand). Tra il ware. Saddles, Glass Cases, Sgv^_*-Wa..hiues. Large Mahogany Telescope,.. Dining Table. 12 Mahogany Dining-room Chsr_, Ranges,; Stoves, I Kitchen Utensils, Fancy <adod-, Sec,