ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA.

rms universally admired opera of "La Son- was presented sast evening at the Theatre Royal, and highly enjoyed by those who i,ad the privilege of being present. "La qnnnambula" has beea a favourite with lovers nf music for the last forty years, and whenever »i« produced is certain to meet with a respect able welcome. This opera is essentially of a pastoral character, and necessarily poetic, as all the operas of Bellini are. This eminent coni noser had comparatively a short life, being but thirty-three years of age at the period of his death, in 1835; but that life was long enough for the~establishnient of a musical fame which will long survive him. Although considered by some critics as pearly related to Rossini in style, he has justly been considered superior to his sup nosed master iv carefulness and finish, especially in the "due subordination of instrumental decorations to vocal melody." This opera has never been realised beforean Auckland audience with greater effect and artistic beauty than i* was last evening, and that it was thoroughly apureciated the frequent bursts of applause •trhich followed many of the finer passages and tender melodies sufficiently indicated. The leading characters were ably and efficiently sustained by vocalists of ability and Bower, not one appearing unequal to the allotted section. The cast was as follows:—Count Rodolpho, Signor G. Cesari; Elvino, Signor E Camero: Alessio, Signor P. Favas; iNotara" Signor S. Rivolta; Teresa, Miss B. Royal; Lisa Signora M. Venosta; A.mina, Signora Caranti Vita. We n«ed not add that the grand orchestra supplied the musical interludes and accompani ments in the best possible manner. _ Signora Caranti Vita's representation of Amina was successfully carried through, and the portrait was excellent, displaying even the heart throbs through the feelings, and the alternations of hope and fear which mark this character. This accomplished artiste invested her model with all the feminine graces of the heroine, while her range of voice and variations were nicely bal anced and true. Signor Camero's singing was received with tmmingled pleasure; also, the beautiful cavatina " Vi Ravviso," of Signor Cesari, wag a triumph of excellence, and in vain did he try to satisfy the auditory with a silent response, it was to no satisfactory purpose, the continued demands brought him forth again. We have on other occasions had to remark upon the thoughtlessness of some persons in demand ing repetitions of singers when their powers are taxed almost to the fullest extent in the perfor mances of Ihe evening. The interesting part of Lisa was favorably pictured by Signora Venosta, who was iustly appreciated. Without pttempt ing to minutely criticise this well-known Opera, we may briefly state that its performance was most creditable to the Company. The Opera announced for this evening, is " Lucrezia Borgia,"

THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKET MATCH.

The cricket match, Eleven of Australia v. Twenty-two of Auckland, is to be played to-morrow, Friday, and Saturday. The pub lic will be admitted to the Domain grounds on those days by payment of Js. Refresh ments will be provided on the cricket field by Mr Keane, of the Thistle Hotel. Play is. to commence each day at noon, and stumps will be drawn at 6 p.m., an interval of half au-hour only being allowed for lunch. As to the prospects of a victory for Auckland, we are sorry that we cannot say that it looks very rosy. ■ A month ago the selection committee made a great show of organising elaborate practices. Their fervor effervesced for a few days, aud then the old desultory system again became the dominant order of things. The committee have selected a fair team, but about three of the bail are frightful duffers, and why they were chosen is a mystery, except it is that half of the committee have not been up to see them play. We should mention that omnibuses will run from Queen-street to the ground at frequent intervals daily, the fare 'being 6d' each way. The following is a very accurate description of the Austra lians :—

G. H. Bailey, the Tasmanian. A grand amateur batsman, a credit alike to the team and to the "Island Colony" whore he has acquired his cricket. A dashing and pretty batsman, combining, grace with power. A rapid scorer. Has fi cquently made his cen tury against the best bowling in Tasmania. Average last year, 29. An active and untir incfieTd; a good change bowler. Charles Bannerman, the W. G. Grace of Australia. A native of New South Wales ; and a professional. Without a rival as a batsman in Australia. Described by Lilly while as "second only to Grace." Will probably astonish the English cricketing world. His memorable innings of 165 (re tired hurt) against the All-England Eleven in Melbourne last March has never been equalled in Australia—not even by the great ■\V, G. and could not hare been surpassed by'any cricketer the world lias produced. A safe as well as a free batsman, scoring off all kinds of bowling, and yet playing the balls beautifully along the carpet. For one so short of stature, his freedom, and par ticularly his graud off driving and leg hitting, are marvellous. An active field, with quick return. Not much of a bowler. Scored S3 and 24 against fifteen of Sydney in a recent match. About tweuty-five years of age. A. Bannerman, un amateur, who takes the place of Evans, the great Sydney bowler, is looked upon by the New South Welsh men as the most'briiliant young batsman of the Colony ; indeed, is spoken of as " the most promising batsman in Australia." Is said to be even more dashing than is brother Charles, particularly on the leg aide.. Is a magnificent field, and fair Jehange bowler. He has made some very tall scores ; his average last season being 33 per innings, and including one innings of 154. J. McC. Blackham, the wicket-keeper. An amateur, a native of Victoria, aud about 23 years of age. Less display than Pooley, but not much if at all inferior in getting men out by catching and stumping. Per haps he cannot take the ball from the field so neatly as "the -wicket-keeper of the world," but he runs him very close indeed, and is quiet behind the stumps. Therefore a curiosity as a wicket-keeper. • An effec tive bat.

H. Boyle, a Victorian amateur not un known in South Australia, is one of the most useful members of the team. Fine medium pace bowler, with a high and easy delivery, possessing excellent judgment in varying pitch and pace. Backs up his bowling well. Played with East Mel bourne against eleven of South Australia last March, and got five wickets for IS runs, and 3 for 23. Scored 15 and 13. In first class Victotian matches last year took 48 wickets for 7 runs each. Fair batsman, grand field, safe catch. T. Garrett (N.S.W.), an amateur of great promise. A University player. A fine wristy style, but lacks steadiness. Has a weakness for leg-hitting. A grand field, and fair chauge.bowler. D. W. Gregory (N.S.W.), amateur, was captain of Australian Eleven in their two matches, and is a sterling cricketer. A stout-hearted batsman, trustworthy against any bowling. Has not much style, but a good deal of energy and judgment. Very good field ; useful as a change bowler. T. Horan (Victorian amateur) vauka next to Charley Bannerman as a batsman. The opposite of Bannerman, being patient and defensive, and yet having brilliant style. Played grandly against the Englishmen in the rirst°mateh, though he only secured 12 and 20. Trustworthy to an unusual degree, and always shews true cricket.- Plays back and " places " balls. *£ Has scored over a century several times during the past three seasons, and headed Victorian bats men last year. Scored 37 and IS at Sydney lately. Bowls fast round arm, fields tolerably well. T. Kendall (Victorian professional). —A splendid bowler, with a break from both sides. Left-handed and easy delivery. Rarely oiF the wicket, and |has great com maud'of pitch and pace. Took 1 wickets ior 55, in'one innings, against Lilly white's Eleven. Visited Adelaide in February, 1876, but only managed to get 1 .wicket for 44 run?!. A happy-go-lucky batsman, but generally scores. Not ov^r active in the field, though a safe catch. W. Murdoch (amateur), the wicket-keeper par excellence of New South Wales. Very useful batsman, with pretty stele ; dashing and energetic field. F. Spofforth (New South Wales amateur), the fast bowler of the team. Higlt delivery and terrific pace, but can drop speeda»dsend a slow one without perceptible difference in delivery. Favours " yorkers" with telling effect. Took four English wickets for 24 runs in January laet; a moderate batsman and fine field. Is said to be able to throw a oallwituanymau in Australia. Hastlirown Pfle 120 yards.

[PER "STAR" CARRIER PIGEON.]

THE GROUND. This day, 3 p.m

The Australians were practising this niorning, but left before one o'clock. They shewed capital form, and are more than ever pleased with the ground, which is in first-class order, except that the outfielding is rather rough. Mr R. Yates deserves great praise for his exertions in preparing a wicket on which good cricket is sure to be exhibited. Five tents have been erected, including a pavilion for each of the teams, a refreshment saloon, scoring, and ladies' tents. The Australian team are coming up to the steeplechase this afternoon which promises to be a very interesting struggle.

3.30 p.m. The arrangements for the comfort ]of visitors are much more complete than in the Canterbry match. A large number of gar den seats and benches have been brought down for the ladies, who, if the weather is fine, are sure to show up in large numbers. The Auckland team are now arriving and starting practice. Mr Gibbs, the manager of the Australians, is on the ground, and tells me that all his men are coming up to the steeplechasa.

SCRIPTURE GIFT ASSOCIATION.

A TVell-atten'-ed meeting of the Auckland Scripture Gift and Prize Association was held in the Lome-street Hall last evening, the chair being occupied by the Yen. Archdeacon MaunseU. The report was read, and shewed that the ladies' committee numbered twenty members, and the general committee 19. Nine city and 18 suburban schools had been visited weekly by clergymen, and 1220 prizes had been awarded to children for Scripture exercises written at their homes. A braDCh committee had been formed at the Thames. The balance sheet submitted by the treasurer shewed: receipts from sub;criptions and donation?, £120 Is Gd ; expenditure, £117 17s 2d; balance in hand, £2 43 4d. The Revs. A. W. Webb, A. Carrick, and P. Dutton. and Mr Larkina gave short, addresses; after which the prizes were* awarded to the successful competitors by Mesdames Shorland and Wallis. During the evening the choir, under Mr T. Cooper, sang a number of hymns.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs B. Tonks and Co. held a large sale of Fiji and other sugars to-day, which at tracted the attention of grocers generally, and many of the mats were quitted at good prices. The sugars ranged from dark Rus sian to light crystals. The Mauritius were dry, and shew a considerable improvement on the crops of previous years. The brigan tine Augusta was withdrawn. Mr L. W. Eaton held a fruit sale to-day. The following are the average prices : Ex Hero from Sydney : —Grapes, Is ; apples, 2d ; pears, 2jd ; plums, lid. Ex Augusta, from Fiji: (Jocoanuts, 6s ; biscuits, 12s ; flour (damaged), 10s per bag.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. Milling Accident. A. miner named Emmerson, employed in the Piako mine, nearly lost his life last night. He was going down in the cage, when it jammed, and he got out on to the timbers, at the side of the shaft. Immedi ately afterwards the ct?ge fell five or six feet, and Emmerson fell after it, breakihg his legs near the ankle. As this is the second time the cage has jammed and injured miners, an enquiry isto be insti tuted into the cause. WIFE BEATING. A carpenter, named Howard, while under the influence of liquor, brutally kicked his wife and broke her leg. ALBURN I A. The reef is two feet thick in the west drive at the bottom of No. 1 winze, and is showing gold. f r Sons of Freedon : The reef in the stopes east and west look well, and picked stone is obtaiued every shift. The reef in the face of the east drive is in broken country. Half c ton of picked stone and 2 cwt. of specimens are on hand. Sharejiarkkt. — Moanatairi, 77s Cd ; Albnrnia, 60s; Waitckauri, 4s; a quarter share in the Queen of Beauty tribute fetched 255. HAMILTON, this day. THE ELECTION. There was great excitement over the election of first Mayor of Hamilton yester day. Carriages were flying in all direc tions bringing voters to the poll. Two of the candidates were confident of success to the last moment, butwhen the poll was declared it btood: Vialou 90 ; Potter 72 ; Cummings 8 ; informal 3. Councillors will be elected to-morrow. NELSON, this day. STEPHEN MASSETT. Stepten Massett gave lib readings to a crowded and delighted house last night at the Masonic Hall. He was requested to re peat it. RUSSELL, this day. A windbound fleet of colliers have sailed this morning. WindN.W. (PER PRESS AGENCY). WELLINGTON, this day. AMES AND NORTH'S SWEEP. Ames .and North's thousand pound sweep was drawn last night. Neither" Nelson nor Dunedin and Christchurch subscribers drew any horses. Healey, of Newcastle, Waikato, drew Trump Card ; Napier and Kaikoura each got a horse. Lara, Dane bury, and Songster were drawn in AVel lington. ALEXANDRA, this day. TAWHIAO'S MOVEMENTS.—MARCH MEETING NOT EXPECTED TO BE HARMONIOUS. Tawhiao and party were down near the settlement of Alexandra on Monday, and returned yesterday. The meeting in March next, when native affairs, with their grievances, will be fully discussed, will probably not be quite so harmonious as the late oue, which was taken merely as- a friendly visit, and uot a political one. TIMARU, this day. The races in MacKenzie County come oft" to-day. A large number of people have left by the train. The weather is threatening rain. The committee of the Timaru Boating Club has sent an order to Salter, England, for a two pair.oared studs outngged boats, similar to those used at Christchurch. IMPORTANT CASE. The R.M. Court was occupied till late last night on an important civil case, the Borough Council v. Cain, manager of the Timaru Landing and Shippiug Service. The plaintilF contended that the boundary of the Borough ended at low water mark, and all the property within that limit was liable to pay rates. The defendant con tended that part of the property in question was built on the railway reserve, and there fore was not rateable. The Magistrate ultimately decided that the portion of the property on- the railway reserve was not liable to rates. The defendant having stated he was willing to pay a reasonable rate mi the remainder of the property, the case was adjourned for the parties to settle the matter.

At the monthly meeting of Ara Lodge, 348, 1.C., on Monday evening last, the bre thren took occasion, upon the retirement of the late Worshipful Master, Brother Arthur Heather, to present him with a Past Mas ter's jewel in toicea of their high apprecia tion of his services during the past year. The presentation was made by the Wor shipful Master Brother Levy in a few well chosen remarks. The jewel was designed and admirably executed by Mr Alexander of Queen-street, and contains settings in diamond and enamel on the one side, and an appropriate inscription engraved ou the Ptli.er side.

Levy's "Special Train."

The exit of Levy, the cornet payer, has not been quite so brilliant as was his entree into this city He had arranged to give one of his popular concerts last night at Cam bridge. Miss Pitts and others of his com pany were booked through by the 7 a. m. train to Hamilton, Levy stating that he had engaged a special train to follow later in the day. After leaving the members suspected that a screw was loose somewhere, and it was agreed that Signor Giorza should return from Mercer and re port on the situation. On arrival he made enquiries at the Auckland Station what time " Levy's Special Train " was going to the Waikato. and of course found such was a hoax, that no Levy's special train was going, and that the members of the company who had been sent to Cam bridge in advance of the great cornet player, were cruelly duped ; Levy, cornet wif i, bab v, and all had engaged passage s by the City of New York, expecting to leave at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Newspaper and other monetary obligations were treated by the "greatest living instru mentalist" with an amount of indiffereuce which indicated his supreme contempt for anything or anybody excepting himself and his brazen instrument. In short, Levy was going to bolt! Unfortunately for him, there are in Auckland various officers and institu tions of law designed for the "special benefit" of such levanters, and these were _set_ in motion with no uncertain sound, bringing such a legal blast about his ears as to not only eclipse his "Russian air with varia tions," but caused him to "mind his slops." He was not asked to answer an encore with " Shall auld acquaintance be forgot," but was commanded in the unyielding style of his friend the Russian Emperor to "stand and deliver," which he reluctantly did to all hvho were fortunate enough to get wind of his intentions. He has gained an un enviable notoriety in the colony, and as a grand finale sends his Company up the country without laying t'.ieir last weeks salaries, and then bolts. We are informed that an uncle in Sydney had charge of Levy's trophies until the great cornet player could redeem them. These having been rescued, were brought by the Hero, and having with him all that was dear in this world, he has left his company lamenting—not the absence of his refined phiz—nor his trumpet, but of dearly earned money—and broken contracts. We believe, however, they will be able to form a capital concert Company, and turn their misfortunes to good account. Poor Dick Thatcher, travel ling 'regardless of expense in the South preparing for the Southern tour of the great cornetist, is left to wrestle alone with dis appointed hotel-keepers and theatre pro prietors

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's quotations:— Bankof New Zealand—£23 15s; sellers, £23 17s Gd. National Bank—Buyers; 725. South British Insurance—Sellers, 80s. Union Insurance—Buyers, 133. New Zealand Insurance—Sellers, 100s. Caledonian (doub!c)--60s ; buyers, 60s Moanatairi—Sellers, 80s. Tookey Tribute—ss 3d Alburnia—Buyers, 60<; sellers, 62s ex div. Tokatea—Sellers, C 3 6d. Union Beach—Sellers, 255. Kurunui Hill—Buyers, Us Gl Piako—Sellers, Is. Thames—Buyers, 353. Cure—Sellers, os 9d. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under. For Thames, to-morrow, at i p.m. and 5.30 p.m., and to-morrow at 1.30 p.m. For Waiheke and Coroinandel, per Argyle, on Friday next, at 2.30 p.m. For Gisborne, per Go-ahead, this day, at i p.m. For Taranaki and Wanganui, per Hinemoa, to morrow, at 8 ft.in. For Waiwera, Warkwortb, and Tc Aral, per Anno Milbank, to-morrow at 10 a.m. For TauraiiKa. Gisbonie, Napier, and Southern ports, per Wanaka, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 2 p.m. Late letters till 2.2a F-m- Per s.s. Hero, on Friday, Bth inst., as follows :— For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, ut 10 a.m. For Australian Colonies, and United King dom, via Suez and Southampton, at 11 a.m. For United Kingdom, via Brindisi, and late letters for Sydney and Melbourne, at 11.15 a.m. . For money orders, registered letters and £3 newspapers, at 9.30 a.m. For Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per llovveua, on Friday, at 1 p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taranaki, on Tuesday next, at 11 a.m. S. 13. BlSrf. Chief Poatmaater.

During this afternoon Captain Handley, who was engaged against Te Kooti. in the operations on the East Coast and in the Uriwera Country after Ngatapa, called at this office and inquired whether the reporter who recently interviewed Te Kooti had observed anything peculiar about his hands. Our reporter at once remembered, what he had overlooked in his report of the interview, that he had noticed two fingers of Te Kooti's left hand were missing. Captain Handley then remarked that he could be no other than the redoubtable leader of the Turauganui massacre, as it had transpired through native Kources,after one of the engagements on the East Coast, that Te Kooti had two of hi 3 fingers shot off whilst loading his gun.

The Victoria and Hobson Companies underwent their monthly inspection last evening in the drill-shed. The men fell in together, and were put through a variety of military exercises by Sergeant Major Haslem. A financial meeting of the Victoria was held at the close.

Mothers : You need not sew from morn ing till night to keep your children tidy, an hour or two a^day with one of the genuine Singer's World Renowned Sewing Machines will accomplish all the sewing for a large family. They are the Very Best Machines for family use, and will run for years without getting oat of order, at tbe same time exceeding in Speed as well as in Action any other machine. MESSRS HOLLOWAY, GARLICK, AND CRANWELL are now the Agents for these Machines, and are selling them at Reduced prices for Cash. They also keep the Largest Stock of Carpets, Floor Cloths, and Household Furniture in the Province, besides Drapery, Millinery, and Men's and Boys' Clothing. A lot of New Carpets, Oil Canvass, and Floor Cloth just opened. Bedding of every description in Stock. Goods delivered free to all parts of the town by HOLLOWAY, Garlick, and Cranwell, City Hall Arcade, Queen-street, Auckland.— [Avt.]

EVEISISU STAR ■ WKPXKSO t¥,, FEijRUAIiY ,-ft . IST-ff



WANTED, a respectable young person as Laundress.—Mrs. R. J. Davidson, Star Hotel, Albert-street. WANTED, a smart Girl about 17 as an Apprentice; also a first-class Machinist. —Jones & Co., High street. "V&TANTED, a Barmaid for the Upstairs V v Bar of the Cosmopolitan Hotel. WANTED, a Single Man; must be able to plough and milk.—Mr. O. Mays, North Shore. WANTED, a good General Servant. — Mrs. dark, Prince of Wales Hotel, Hobson-street. TEIJTv~NOWN, that our Drapery yy Siock is being marked down for our Cheap Clearing Sale, commencing on Friday next. Bargains will ba offered, as room is wanted for Winter Stock.— lt. French, Hobson street^ WANTED, a strong Lad as Apprentice to the baking business —R. Forgie, All Nations Bakery, Parnoil. . |TANTED to Let, a comfortable Four / roomed Verandah Cottage.—R. l.aiiig, Ropem alter, Picton-street. . W" ANTED Hotel Servants for Thames (3), Newmarket, Ohinemuri, Coroman dol, Taunißga,aiid JEli"Ks!io: privutd fai:.::>s, Cir.y Uoad, Newton, City, Maliurtuigi, Mount Albert, Ponsonby, aloant Jideu, Napier, &'j.— Hannaiord'a liogistr.r, Qaccn-.treot. ANTED, a Lady to teach two little girls for two hours daily. English and Music required.—For address apply this oflico._ WANTED, Tw^~Bootmakerl^DT N. Carter, Bootmaker, next door to Messrs. B. Tonke & Co., Queen-street.



~\\T ANTED, a Boy. — . Branston aud VV Forster, Albert-street. W ANTED, a Girl hx house work.— Mis. Hill. Upper Queen-street, second house above Turkish Baths. \\T ANTED, a respectable Servant Girl, TT about 16; references required.—Mrs. Stephenson. Spring-street, Ponsonby, below Mrs Addey's Seminary. WANTED, a Female Cook.—Apply at once at the Aurora Hotel, Victoria street. WANTED, a respectable Man as Boarder, five minutes walk from Queen street — Odium and Smith, Queen-street Wharf. WANTED, a strong active Servant Girl.— Apply at once to Mrs. J. W. Oxley, Hardinge street, Freeman's Bay. "YI7ANTED,. good Tailoresses.—Apply W S. Coombes, 92, Queen-street. WANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Holdship, Manager. ANTED, a Situation to work ■ in■ a Kitchen or a Garden, willing to be generally useful.—Apply this office to S.R. \ITANTED, by a Gentleman, two V V private rooms, sitting room, and bed room, with bath; breakfast only at home.— Apply by letter only- 8.8., this office. ANTED, a strong active Girl about 16.— Apply at once Mona View, Kara ngahape Road. ANTED, a smart Boy for the Pantry. Apply on board s.s. Rowena. WANTED, a few respectable Men as Boarders. Terms, 15s per week. Also, to lot, a Furnished Bedroom.—Apply last house but one Alton Road. ___ ANTED, a Girl about 16 or 17 as General Servant; must be a good laun dress.—Apply at the Nurseries, Parnell. English preferred. WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Apply Mm. Anderson, Graf ton Road, fourth house above store. ■ ANTED, a strong useful Girl about 14.—Mrs. Hughes, Nottingham House, Wellington-street. WANTED, a respectable young person as Nursemaid.—Apply this office. WJ ANTED, a strong Boy for .the kitchen. TT —Apply Star Office. nnO TINSMITHS.— Wanted to Purchase, JL Tinsmith's Tools.—Apply, stating all par ticulars, to A.Z., Star Office. ANTED, a Girl about 13 years of age to assist in house work.—Wilkinß and Co.. Bootmakers, 12, Victoria-street. .g ANTED, a Brickraaker for Gisborne; g good wages to a stoady man.—Apply to Wilson, Waitomata Hotel. WANTED, a General Store (doing a fair trade) and Dwelling-house in the country, wUh post-office aud some land pre ferred.— AcUirejjsJLl^C^jSTjvßj^ ANTED, a Good Steady All-round Hand for "Poverty Bay Standard"; one acquainted with machine preferred.—Apply at once this office. WANTED," a Pu chaser for First-class Spring Ca'-t and Harness complete.— Apply United Service Hotel, Queen-street. WANTED, a steady middle-aged Man to milk, plough, and work in garden.— Apply this office. WANTED, Accommodation in a private family for a Young Lady, an invalid; terms must be moderate.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a Situation as Junion Clerk in a Merchant's or Storekeeper's office ; had some experience. References unexception able. Secnrity given. No objection to country. —Address " S. J.," No. 5? Letter-box. WANTED to SELL (cheap), Pint Tumblers. 9d each. 3 for 23 ; small Tumblers, 3d each, 2s Gd dozen ; White Wash hand Basins, Is Sd ; large Cooking Apples, only 3d lb, 121bs for 2s fid ; small Apples, 71bs for Is ; a variety of superior Vases to be sold cheap.— 11. Watts, Pitt-street. WANTED, a respectable Lad; one accustomed to the butchering business. —A. Pollock, Queen-street. WANTED, a thorough good General Servant fora small family near town; references required.—Mis. J, Brown, Symonds street. TfTAN'I'ED to Sell, a Small Library, V ¥ suitable for a Sunday School Teacher.— Apply J. Robley, Upper Lorne-strect. V\7 rA.NTED, a competent hand tor \ T Pearson's Wax Thread Machine.— Geo. Black & Co. WANTED, a Boy to milk and make himself useful on a farm.—R. Good, City Market. Wj.H'E down what you -wish to remember of the following Bargains, and then you will not have to read this through a second time. Mcn'n Socks, -lid ; Military Do., lOd; full weight Sperm Candles, lid; Men's Cork Hats, weighing only 2i ounces. Is 3d; Canary Seed, Gd per lb; pretty Fancy Baskets, Is; handsome Beaded Collarets, Is 3d; Children's White Socks, 3d upwards; Ladies' Aprons, 9d ; Frills, Id to 9d ; Flour, lid ; leather School-bags, Oil; Knitting Cotton, 23 alb: Glass Butter- Coolera, with plate and cover, la 3d; more of the Splendid 2s Tea ; also superior Mixed Tea, 2s 61; good Baking Powder, Gd a tin; Berlin Wool Slippers, 2s Od a pair; a nice assortment of small looking glasses, id to Is; Infants' Sun Hats, Is; lot of Hair Pads, Is; Hair Brooms, Is 3d 2s; Nail Brushes, M; Scrubbing do., 4d; a few 20 keyed Concertinas, is ;;*good Condensed Milk, Gd a tin ; inferior do., 3>t; Glycerine Soap, 2d per cake; Leather Laces, 2d a dozen ; Dress Holders, Id ; large bottles of good Scent, 4d ; Men's and Boy's Leather Helta, 3c1 toGd ; Men's Braces, 9d ; Men's and Children's Boots at pi ices that will make you laugh ; Girl's Frocks, Is Gd ; Wave Braid, 3d per dozen ; Bell Topper Hats. 7s ; lot of Flowers an i Feathers, cheap; good Pickles, Gd per bottle ; Knives and Forks, 8d a pair; Cork Screws, Id; Watch Keys, 6ald ; lot of Photograph Ft-nniea cheap; Tooth Brushes, •Id: Pen Knives, Gd to lOd ; largo views of the Thames, 2s per dozen,&c, &c—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. WANTED to Sell (cheap), White and Golil Cups and Saucers, Is each; Com mon Cups and Saucers, Gd each, 5s Gd dozen ; Jugs, 3s Gd ; Set Hot-water JugH, 6s Gdand 7s6d; White and Gold Plates, Sd nnd lOd ; Basins, Is Gd; Cream Jugs, Is Gd ; Milk Juga, 2a; Small Plates, 2id; Large Plates, 4s Gd and 5s dozen ; Butter Dishes, with metal lids, Is 3d ; Glass Butter Dishe3 from Is to 2s Gd; Vegetable Dishes from 5s Gd to Gs 6dpair; Jutjs and Basins. 7s pair; White Chambers, Is 2d and Is Gd; Small Coloured Chambers. Is Gd ; House Boots, ■is Gd, ss, and 5s Gd; Children's Cheap Leather Boots; Tasmanian Superior Shell Necklaces only 12s to 15s ench; Roblej's Aerated Flour, Is Id packet.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. \\f ANTED Known, that D. GOJ.DiK is v t prepared to supply all kiuda of Timbo and other Building Materials, including Saehoa Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Po3ts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, "co. ai the lowest markotprice, at, hia Yards Cus ttm-hoiise-i'treet. WANTED 7 all connected withPiivate Boarding Houses, Restaurants. Hotels. Shipping, &c, See. togiveROBLKY'S PATENT AERATED FLOUR one fair trial for Bread. Tea Cakes, Scones, Paucakes, Pastry, &c. It will be found more economical than any other kind of Flour. Also, Roblej's Prepared Porridge Meal for Indigestion, and Robley's Superior Food for Infants and Inval'ds. Wholesale'and Retnil Manufactory : Upper Lome-street, Auckland. "Y\f ORK IN G M EN'S CLUB. Tho Committee have resolved to opev the Club as soon as 100 Members are enrolled. In tending Memburs are reminded that by joining at once they will save Entrance Fee. Rules and Cards of Membership—los., 65., and Is.—are now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. W. Heblop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria-street; Mr. Cook, corner of A Lbeit and Wyndham-streets ; Mr. C. SANDERS, Parnell; any member of Committee ; or of W. Lepine, Secretary. _ -*XT~~'A~N~T~K~I) -E-N OWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Office, IGS, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance dow.i right-of way. 7VTOTICL TO THE" PlißtiC—J. J3I Kimber, of Karangahapo Road, is Selling Best Bread at 3id per loaf, weighed over the counter. / IT V WES T No. 2 DISTRICT Kj SCHOOL. ~ • EVENING CLASSES.—The Evening Classes will re-open on MONDAY next, 31th inst/ iihi , Knglish Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Mr;:G-B&Y.; "~&T E V A D A HO T S'L' J3I yUEEN & DURHAM-STREBTS."'"Ii'» H. C. RICHMOND, Pkopiuetor. Free Luncheon Bar, Durham-street, paiiy. BiLI.IAKD TABLE, under Competent Manage-; ment, Upstairs. • ■ ■ ; Commercial and Public Rooms, Large, Comfortable, and Well-ventilated. • ■'• ■■•' *■ Liquors— All of the Best Brands. CHARAd'EiiitTlcs: Civility, Cleanliness, and Attention.



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876, and of the Bankruptcy of John Robertson, late of Auckland, but now ot Coromandel, in the Provincial District of Auckland, and Colony of New- Zealand, Baker, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that at the First Meeting of Creditors of the abovenamed John Robert son, held in the Supreme Court Buildings, on TUESDAY, the fifth day of February instant, at the hour of eleven o'clock in the forenoon, Thomas Macffarlane, of Aucldand, in the Pro vincial District of Auckland aforesaid, Certifi cated Accountant in Bankruptcy, was elected Creditors' Trustee in the above Estate ; and that the said Thomas Macffarlane has intimated, in writing, his acceptance of the said appointment. Dated at Auckland aforesaid, this sth day of February, 1878. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, • Registrar. Hesketh & Richmond, Solicitors for the said Bankrupt. FURNISHED Apartments for a Lady or Married Couple in Symonds-strect, near the Choral Hall.—For address, apply this office. NION INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. A.PITAL £2,000,000. U C X I, A IS D B R'A N C IT : QUEEN-S T It E X T, Next the Colonial Bank. FIRE DEPARTMENT. Insurant; granted on Dwelling-houses, Stores, Shops, Buildings in which trade is carried on, Merchandise, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise of all kind 3, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, at OWKST CUKUENT RATES. R. H. STEVENSON Manager. NEVER Have the Public had such a Choice of BED STEADS offered them as at the present time Besides our already well assorted Stock of Iron Bedsteads, and those of our own manu facture in KAnm, Riaiu, Cedar, and Mottled Kauri, we ask them to bear in MIND that we have JcrST Openkd Up, ex •' Otaki,' TWO HUNDRED IRON" BIODSTEADS of tho most modern style, comprising French, Half Tkstbr, Children's, and Stumps, also Cots, at Prices to suit all classes. Having purchased for Cash from THE Best Manufacturers,- we can SELL A GOOD BEDSTEAD at a Very Low Price. BEDDING, of every description, kept in Stock. HOUSES FURNISHED THROUGHOUT at a Short Notice. Our system is to make a large return ; to insure this We Sell rort Rkadv CASH at a Small Profit, and DELIVER GOODS FRICK to any part of the Town and Suburbs. tW Give your Furnishing Order to Holloway, Gariick & Cranwell, CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND CLOTHIERS, ity Hall Arcade, QUEEN & LORNE-STRBETS AUCKLAND. OF REMOVAL" The Undersigned has removed hi<» Office from the Railway Wharf to No. 7, QUEEN-STREET (above Mr. Gilflllan's), where all communica tions in reference to the Barges 'Lake Erie' and ' Lake St. Clair' are to be addressed. Orders executed as formerly for Ship's Plank ing, and all descriptions of Long Timber. JNO. SMYTH, Waitakerei and Wainui. rfllJE Annual Meeting of the Northern A Club will take place on THURSDAY next, the 7th inetant, at 2 p.m. BURTON J. DAVENEY, Secretary. mO BUILDERS AND PAINTERS. Separate Tenders will be received until 6 p.m. on SATURDAY, for additions and repairs to St. David's Presbyterian Church, Upper Symonds-street. Plans and specifications can be seen, and tenders left at Robertson Brothors, Upper Symonds-street. JOHN SHAW, Hon. Sec. TT~N ITED INSURANCE U ASSOCIATION. Policy-Holders are reminded that no Claims are recognised or recoverable if the property insured be previously or subsequently insured elsewhere unless the particulars of such other insurance is allowed by endorsement on their Policies. H. WORSP, Secretary. Auckland, February 6, 1878. [ADVERTISEMENT.] 46 WHAT'S IN A NAME." Sir,—Observing in your paper that neighbours at Parnell do sometime disagree, will you kindly allow me to ask your contemporary who "Kate Mu3on" is ?—Yours, &c, WILLIAM MASON, Ponsonby Nursery. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE DIS TRICT OF PARNELL. X3KNTLEMEN,—Mr. Reader Wood having re signed his seat as your Member in the House of Representatives, I beg to offer myself as a Candidate for your suffrages. Many of you are aware that I have, from the first.heartily sympathised with Sir George Grey in his wise and patriotic efforts to secure for the people of the Colony the fullest powers of self government. This Is not only the right of the people, but their best safeguard against the future domination of a ruling class,with the depression and misery which such a rule must inevitably bring upon them. You will find me, if elected, among the most earnest supporters of Sir Georgo Grey and of his Ministry, in any en deavour to attain this end which ho has kept so steadily in view: The taxation of the country, under the present system, bears unfairly on labour. I hold such a change to be necessary as will throw on property and on wealth of all kinds, a just and proper share. The Ministry promise a Native Lands Bill during the next session. Previous Bills appeal" to me to have erred chiefly in two directions. They have offered facilities to largo purchasers only, f and have endeavoured to force the Maori—by limiting his market—to tell at their price. Any measure based on an opposite policy I should heartily support. I shall take an opportunity of laying before' you, in greater detail, my views on these matters, as well as on those more especially affecting the' Parnell Electoral District, tho interests of which I should always feel it a duty to the best of my power to advance. I am, Gentlemen, i 'v ''■'■'■' Yours faithfully, -tir- F. J. MOSS.. Parnell, January 23,1878. FOUND, on Friday last, off Stokes' Point, a Kauri Log, about" 30ft. long; no visible brand. Owner can obtain same by. paying expenses.—Apply this office. ~,, V 1 i? K~RE WARD. — Lost, on*. Saturday c&s?£P night, between Queen-street' an'&:Con quest Place, a Chamois Bag, containing £39 10s, viz., in two £10, two £5, ninei:£T tobtes,1 and 10s in srold. —The finder will' receive the above reward on leaving tho same at this pfljicp. | t .v NE POUIS'D REWARD.— Last; a Grey Parrot, with red tail.—Anyone re:. turning the same to Mrs: T. Moi-rin,Burrwood," Remuera, will receive the above reward. ~: -| /f\S. REWARLWLostj a Black and JL * / Tan Pup, cars cut.—Apply to Mr. Reid, Lendrum's Stables. ' '••■•■ v---- CITY COUNCIL OFFICER : -will "be CLOSED on THURSDAY, 7th inst. • ■ i P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. ' Town Clerk's Office, Feb. 5,1878. PREMIER GOLD ■ MINING COM> PANY (LIMITED).;,: . m Tenders for tha Supply, of, the Machinery, required by this Company must be sent in,to the^Joaipanv's Office, SliorMahd-street, Auck land, .not hlter than 30 o'clock Of MONDAY Morning, the ISth instant. ... CHAS. TOTHILL, ' ' Secretary. Auckland, February ±, 1577.. ■ ;.- > ;( npHAMES GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). • n The Share Register w.ll be CLOSED from i Noon onv'WEDNESDAY, tho 6th instant, until ii-'Noon.on MONDAY, the 11th instSntl.'when a i -DIVIDEND of Five SiiiLLKfes per-Slmre^vill •.' be payable at the Compau:^ Nyi^B7'STiortJ,ari^ street." .< J<?>ls •: . CHARGES./EGffHJMs; r-.-:\ T* , Secretary, , Auckland, sth February^ 1878; ' ■• ••• "; '' " , A' JKERDEEN : POLISiiKD UKAittTii ?J3£.m '•■■ ■ - MONUMENTS, • $&£» In Red and Blue, fkom £5, " Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. Inscriptions Accurate and 'RpniiMfiil., a and Prices tree from JOHN LEGGE Ucuintor. ADevueon.,i3coilßnd, yj/



WANTED, a good* Gcnenil Servant.— Miss iling, corner ot Seafield Vi*>w and Park Roads. X? A <•> X —IMPROVED FARM of 260 acres; di/rk&O- about 80 acres in good grass, also 3 acres of well established orchard,-yielding several tons of fruit during the season, 25-acres bush. House of 6 rooms, and outbuildings. Will be sold on easy terms.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortiand-street. _GOQPI —FOR SALti, Farm of 156 acres, 3w/VO«». partly improved, 50 acres bush, Housb of 3 rooms, &c, 20 miles fiorn Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent. Shortland-strect. OR SALE, a J urge Allotment in Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane & Sou. _£« T f\ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society &ID' m-inciples or on any terms to suit borrowers.^-C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. CJjMJ ACRE FARM, 17 niTlcs from O JL' Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable housp of four rooms, plenty of wood and water ; large run ad ioining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland- jf©6^py pr.—A neat and pretty Cottage C5&/"^ 4 *^ of 5 rooms, with large freehold allotment, pleasantly situated on the Great North Road. Price, including Venetian blinds, curtains, poles, book-case. &c. (all new), £275.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. J3* ELd\d fe CASH, Balance at 1\ per cent. \9 " V Excellent Improved Farm of 200 acres, all fenced and divided into tnirtecn paddock, over 100 acres ia permanent grass and crops, 13 acres bush, remainder surface scrub, House of eight rooms, Stable, Cow-sheds, &c, &c. Price, £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent. Short and-street. OR SALE, IS years Lease of a Ten roomed House in town ; good stables, and splendid situation ; ground rent, £52. — W. Flood, No. S, Insurance Buildings. IRE ! FIRE! FIRE !—Tann's Celebrated Fire and Thief-proof Iron Safes. Avey's Weighing Machines on sale.— E. & H. Isaacs. jr*~/i~erf\ —EXCELLENT Villa Cottage of 5 c&*s:O\y. rooms, finished in a superior style, with the freehold allotment, containing ncnrly an acre, fenced, drained, and fully plained with fruit and ornamental trees.—S. Vai.e, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. IChOR SALE, ia Symonds-street. a large JD Dwelling-house, with freehold ailotment, 66 x 330 feet. Price, £150. Terms very easy.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. TO LET, in Newton Road, a House of four rooms and shop with fixtures, having side entrance.—Mr Brock, Newton Road. nno LET. Shop and comfortable Dwelling- JL house, Wakeficld-street. Rent low;— Apply to Mr. Culpan, en the premises. "WiToR SALE, a Farm, nearly SO acres, _BJ about 14 miles from Auckland, all fenced, n crop and grass, having a good house and out juildings, insured in £250. Price, £1000, §of which may remain at low rate of interest. — Clarke, agent, High-street. TO LET, Apartments, unfurnisht d, with use of kitchen, two minutes walk from Qneen-street; no children, and no other lodgers. —Apply corner Wellesley and Hobson-streets. £♦»>/». —NEW House and Large Allotment 3we>\7. For Sale near Wellington-street, for £200. Deposit, £30 ; balance as agreed.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. . i?Q KA —THRKE acres Volcanic Soil at 3^«L>e>\". Mount Eden, planted, fenced, &c, and nnw Four-roomed House. For Sale for £350. —O. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. ACHT for Sale.—The Contrabandiere, 10 tons, beautifully fitted out, will ba sold very cheap, owner leaving the Colony; also a very large Open Pleasure Boat, capable of carrying 10 persons.— W. P. Featherstone, North Shore. "VTORTH SHORE.—For Sale, a bargain, 13) that beautifully-situated and weli-built Residence adjoining the Devonport Hall. The position is unequalled on the Shore, being close to the water's edge, and yet sheltered from all bleak winds. The Garden is well stocked with Fruit and Ornamental Trees. The property is better known as having been the residence of the late Mr David Burns. Apply on the premises.—W. P. Featherstone. X^DUCATION BOARD ELECTION, fij TO THE SCHOOL COMMITTEES OF THE AUCKLAND DISTRICT. Gentlemex, —I am a thorough believer in the Ho-called Secular System of Education, and hold that it is the paramount duty of the State to educate the people. I have been associated with school affairs in a Country District for many years, and can bear testimony to the great success that has attended the working of the "Auckland Education Act, 1872," a success chiefly attributable to the secular basi3 upon which that Act was framed. If elected a member of the Board of Educa tion, I will endeavour to see that the prqvisiors of the "Education Act, 1877,'1 are faithfully carried out, and that all monies which may be at the disposal of the Board are equitably dis tributed over the Auckland District. SAMUEL LUKE. Otahuhu 2nd February. 1878. IVTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE i-1 INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW1 ZEALAND. Capital £1,009,000 ;. Reserve £50,000 ;' Re-Ixsuraxcb Fund £20,000. .' Insurances effected against Fere and MAijrsrE Loss of Every Description of Property,'. atV Lowest Current R4TES. ... JV ; Prompt and Liberal Settlement afe.Cft'Aiisis. HENRY E. WILLIAMS,,".' Manager; ' V ' ' Auckland Bfanch'.",._/ ,;. ——— j j . . —f-rrrf: LAND. 'f! "N-;"" IG,1G, Ex 'Lorraine': ■ . - « ~>-.<. WESTON & WESTALL'S FINE-SALT.' Also, ■-•■,-;■ '"''■"';'..; COARSE';SALT.; £y;£r &&£ w. s. .i-A-'u jftSfe^E!:'.1-;:^1' mRADESMEN'S -ATHLETI^O <?LUB.; A Meeting ofHihe Committee of the aboye1 will' beheld TO-MORROW E\rENjNO;.i^.l;he,C.lnb- room, at 7 o'clock. *■•-'- .-i..» ....... The Prizes won at the Regatta.Day.■Sports; will be paid at 8 o'clock. ? jAME _-^.;v' , ~ .. Hon. Sec. '. Jp L O 'Tj''R"'!".-.->Xp-"'L..O''"'U'~B~!" Anderson and Co., R. Anderson t. .McGill, HassellyJ. T4 EvanbandCo: .". In sacks, 50s and, 100s:; & '■ ;:;; B.,;;T:O^rKS ■&'-QQy u;. :^f Southbridge Bacon Cuiing Company, new cure /• , ' HAMS.AND-BAICONiM/1 tiiti^.td OS" The best brand^in-the marketiv; •' —/ WUOLESALE AGENTS--B. 'T'OilkS '&' "C/bV . Knight'sK.B. Jams. New Shipment.-. i -.;..■ WHOLESAtK Agents—B.\: ; T'^)Jj!tKS'^; CQ. Berny's Bonedust and Gliitihised Bone , ..,, Manure.- ,-; . ,:.- ... ..-•..■,.• :. Wholesale Agentg-r-B. T.ONKS-;..&r,; CO; !T^ O ' Iw<i..-i C'- .>■:■:'■:&) The Partnership hitherto ■ existing -' between the undersigned as Wine and Spirit Merchants, under the stylo or firm of Ryan,l Bell,' and- Co., . Wilson the 31st dayof- December, 1877,- dissolved by mutual consent. . . ... ~ All Accounts due'tb or from the said firm will ! toe received and paid by William Thomas Janies" Bell, by, whom i-ne Business in future 'will'be carried on. Dated this sixth day of February, 1573,, ~, ; - ■'-' .; ~ w.h. kyan:. s william t. j. bell. 1 Witness:—AY. H. Kissling, . , , ', . . Solicitor, Auckland. . . . .■.,.'■.■■■, O T 1 ■■^. [ ;;.;; 'jE; IN THE ESTATR OF WM, GODWIN, deceased;, i . - ■-. . >■: Parties who may have left Pictures with the late-William Godwin are requested, to call and claim the same-before FRIDAY, 'Bth inst., at the offices of ". i - :..-.; SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, ■-''"' '■ ' '■" ". '' : ""I ' i^'9tiDn«.era.i'" UCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE STEAM-FERRY Co. (LIMITED.) vi ; A-Diva DEND of:& per cent, in the above Com* pany been Declared,>and is now payable attlie Company's Office, Bank Builuings; Wynd ham-street. • ■■ - ,-..■•.■..•.-. >;.;•-. - -i ■i t-. w ■;.: H. .W..HEATH,- -- p -j!.« ,'.,-.:' -..'-. .i<;i . Manager- Auckland, February 6,1878;-: ■ ' ••■' ■ ; ;■'•'- XNDiAN FAMINE RELIEF' FUND A Meeting ol the Subscribers to the..aboyo Fund wib be held in the L irge Hall, .Insurance Buildings, on FRIDAY next, at.2 p.m., forth; purpose of considering the disposal of' £3i'J unused balance of subsc iption raised for th relief of sufferers by the Indian Famine. HENRY BRETT, Mayor. Auckland, February i, : 1878.



PONSONPV GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Quarter i ays for this year are : Apri' July 15, and Octoocr 7, HENRY PYCROFT, Master. ' IC T 0K I A -STR EE T (Under the Theatre). CHEAP SADDLER Y. „ The Undersigned is SELLING OFF HIS mXiS&t&l of ln. OKEAILT Being unable to obtain my Old Premises, ia Queen-street, at a fair rental, I have decided to give lip the lown Businc-s. and now offer Good Serviceable Saddles from 57s Ci aAery&w Pr& £ RidiDg Driving Whipa Good Br-ss Mounted Sorine c.<n-t Hurnew from £7; Plated ditto, £9 ; Buggy rtitto £9 10s Sponges, Brushware. &c., Sec., &c. CHEAP SADDLERY. R. F. WEBSTER, VICTORIA-STREET (under the Theatre). P.S.-The Goodwill, Stock, and Lease of the Premises for Sale.--ApDly to ' R. F. .WEBSTER. "\T EW ZEALAND LEAD AND GAL XI VANIZED IRON" WORKS COMPANY (LIMITED), VICTORIA-STREET, AUCK LAND." Tenders are invited for the Purchase of the Building Lease, Plant Machinery, and Good will of the Business, the property of the above named Company, now in first-class working order, and includes a Lead and Compo Pipe Press, Spouting Machines, &c. The Stock-in- Trade can be taken at valuation. Tenders for the whole or any portion of the above will be received until noon, THURSDAY 21st February. ' The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Full particulars can be obtained at the Works, or will be posted upon application by telegram. By order of the Directors. THO3. JENKENTS, Secretary. "^T H A U HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders for the Delivery of Five Hundred Yards (500) Scoria Ash, will be received by the undersigned up to 6 p.m. on SATURDAY, 9th instant. For further information apply to JOHN BOLLARD, , Chairman. , j nHENDERS required before 2 o'clock ou '.' JL P'RIDAY, Bth instant, for Masonry Wall at the Beach Road, Remuera. " . ■-■.;. Apply P. J. DALTON, 0.5., -' , ' 40, Insurance Buildings. {^i ROCERY BUSINESS FOR SALE;-' ■ ■ \JT - Chas. Burton retiring from the Grocery Business. Shop To Let, with plate glass front, windows lined with looking glass. During thjs. ••; ■ week, the Stock will be sold ut greatly reduced'" prices.—C. Barton, Queen-street, near Theatre. DO ROUGH OF HAMILTON. : ELECTION OF~COUNCILLOR.J i^&'H Gentlemen,—l am one of the man»y.£!andi-. - ■•; dates for your suffrages. I told you in my previous address, "If elected I will.-do/all-in my power to further the interests of the district*; *' 1 have lived in so long." I take this opportunity of explaining my views of your interests at this important srms. This is a time, gentlemen, when not only this generation, but -those who-, • come after us, will either bless or^cuVse us for! * , our public actions. The mo3t important question at the present time, a matter tifeat 'not anly { affects West Hamilton and.East Hamilton, but the whole surrounding country (do not ignore the country dittricts, genUeraefi;-which are the-- ': backbone of the town) is the extension of the railway to the Thames, already surveyed,;, and & i the extension of the line to Wellington 'ans.'-' ~ Taranaki. Let us work harmomously.:With flies / Government, the Thames, Mako, and. Waikato' County Councils, and in iact wjth. allcor^ovate bodies, and the whole 1 eowntpy- interested 'to-'-* carry out this grand project, which will give us free markets, communication from coast to coast, cheap living, and all the comforts and benefits of civilization ; and last, but »gfc least, will build up Hamilton, the in the North Island. Many of TOjujKi^Bl&ik jaie Utopian in my ideas. I dare Sf^^®^ftugb>-^ie Utopian when years ago I emijßjypd* eu^number of men to reclaim a quaking *ftdg:®ti!frbiiwgKthi3 bog the railway line now rans. r (Paajdon me for?,. < touching on my personal undertaking's, but con- 1 ' aider, gentlemen-, the admirable situation of Hamilton, the foeds amd junction; of the inland J trade of the North Island, its delijchtf ul climate, good soil, picturesque scenery, and the many . advantages Providence has blessed iis with, and"' then tell xne am I Utopian in saying'niany of us will live to see Hamilton .a fine pity, returning its members to Parliament • well laidrOut streets, : handsome public buildings, gas,' waterworks. &c., &c. But, gentlemen, to attain this we must work unanimously and with public spirit;' lbofk beyond our shops, farms, and other petty in terests, and not hamper Government ip divert money whichouyht to be spent.for the whole aniunuhitgfor.] 1.! the benefit of a few. Let extension of the .railway to the Thames be our first thought.-■ As regards dther matters, my, vie wa are iden^" : tical with theother Candida'tefc•'AiiibitaiiiJiMly.-i.l'. '. constructed bridge, to be free of tolls for foot - passengers if . possible:. at- [all events,, free, to- s- . passengers attending: Divine Worship- (don't * tai£ a poor manjs religion). .'/Fufaerais shdjiTd"'."' also be exempt.&nd the clergy oil their parotth'iaf'v' 'visits.' If properly represented soniev of the: "'' County Boards wquldgive a sub'sJcij? Mtowai'ds a '-' ! public workmateriallyaffectingtHevalue of iaii'd- ' ii their respective districts* -'There arexertain'';' by-laws in existence relative to th6~>j?razing,ofe :"-±~ cattle, and their being yarded at night, which I .w.ould/ be in favour !-'of -enforcing,? -and- othrt <■■<•; ' matters, such as the'Dog'Nuisance Act?,H would'- ; like "to see amended.'"'lt is aE!hardship*as'= at' ! Tireserit that we s_h6i2ld-: be taxed tov fih'aninial >■>;■■ perhaps as egsehtiafm cai*y icy on'ouc business ■'• las put horse or cow.; feet that class; >cattle dogS!-! ( ana Gogs kept K)f protection'6f-piopet^y,go'freo-; 11 i. 1 but the manymoligrels' wfyO'fcoscoi ov-erstrfcets*--"> by; day, and devastate'"our property "by'night,-'1" and dogs kept merely for amusement and sport, tax^fhem by a'Hmeansy."-' !Su*i>/". j>?t*sp ii- i.-<:\;-.: T ; 'am in favour1 of''e'reotftig'a Town "Hall as - soon' aV'funds1 wiir'permlt. '-The' time haB1' : arrive'dwhen theßbroAig:hlsH'Oulfllia*\*e"a-buiid:iiig il' ' wher,e \ve can!all nieet'and'tglW-tfiree and un--' ---biass.ed expression1'-''to ouil' J Views -'on public" ' matters. The! County Boards '■■vv'ho / hold their* . meetings in Hainilton'Tvduld1 likely assist. -'-'^? > :, 'But the. esseiif,ials' at the'tJresen-'WJIme are tlie ;i' i Bridge (free of tollsjif "pbasible—as -lW^ as there"': -isa toil,for foot passengers oyer the bridge, so , loßgwyiU'the jealousy--between' the two1 'sides' o£ '■ the vi;iver. exiatf^ arid-life th*o^h feMension of : the Railway. Let the town extend from and tcu-^ , th.e,pailway Station. Let a fair distribution of money b.e ; spent on the back s^rpgts, .. Hold \ out the.hand of fellowship to every stranger that ■ ebriies and carries on business in !a .legitimate^ jn.annejv.whether, a shopj«otel, &c, &e.,-^heis ] 'jone mpjD'e'consumer and employer ot> labour. 'ilhppete live to see the day when Hamiltou .. , froni^the humble little village- o£ .i^dvankton to , thefuJrthest outstreet of th£ Eastern township; '' will be'oiie dense .populous, pity, se,cp,u,d to nona . in:the,North Island, but it will never be, gentle- - «■" nien,-sp> Jong; fals\the piQ]iCy eriunciate'd _bj". the | recent' deputation re Railway Station-, us: , adhered to. Do not be deluded; it is hot the * ; 4uestioa: •'o£ Icoat of cartage.. .ftQin; Railway . Station t*o Hamilton which, pinches -the toes of' 1! theße .gentlemen, but it:-S& iHat Jaod has-be'e'li ' s^d, at an enormous rate in certain localities, as •high a.3 £10 per foot, I. am teld. .The^rnilway." comes, a towhs'hip starts rd&nd-'the ~ station: ; ' ,hfi,se.;gentlemen get alarmed, interview the Eremfef, ask-r+not as*tho Thajnies GotmtyGoun-hir cilfor.the extension ,o?£ithe;4ipe. tPidevelop.the country—oil, p..0 V tiiey aro too "shrewd £or lhat«,.', j '■'Bring the line in,, move the., Station- that : is.,,. , what .we. want." We have'paid a ,good pi-ice for ojif positions, are doing a good business.and want.to keep, ..it td. our ourselves.1, I-'-vyill go' f-urther, and^say the' Statement ina'de 'to the1 Premier relative; to the; line. &s at' grdienfi feihg of little use td Hamilton—pttssenger 'traffic Only' • partial-; , [ goods'' traffic ijOXliing" 1 to * speak of i r cartage;'&c.,"Sic'.','are' Iconti'd''i'y to:facts», and. contrary to what they have told myself "■"' and,!Pjthers.'-'Jvadmifeftlre ritailwsy in its.; present incomplete ;stateds of partial^benefltto.' ■ theßTirgesseSoftHamiltoniEastjfbut the remedy '-•■'. lies-nqt j.n the removal of. the present terminus,- - ,:as. one of your candidates advocates, or in an absurd system of tramways another candidate is .in favour- of: but our real remedy is combina "tionf co-ot)erate with all other Municipal Bodies, , ! with'the County Boards,'" arid wifli the wealthy ' . landed.proprietors. Such a cohibiriation. repre - sentitig great influence "aifd~wealth, must carry the ;day.=! Then, with a passeiißer platform on West.side same as on JSast. side, with receiving I houses; for goods, caitle peris, Sec.,' \ve should jail be satisfied. I will not further trespass on your time,, gentlemen, but will only add, if .yonythink me base, enough to make use of yoiir names for my own private aims—as.\iai been imputed to me— if you think I have other motives' ia aspring to [ represent you than those expressed, don't give niea'vot.e. But if you think the .views I have 'attempted to express are for the future welfare of not only Hamilton East and-West, but also for the whole 'surrounding country,' then, ratify it by your actions on pbllin-g'day. r : ■- Your obedient servant. ' ~„ H :::'vv...:.' THoiiis jolly.' "■'■"-, - f f '" " ' " '' •'• ' FRIDAY, FE?ItpARY 8. , w« -.■-.: t, WALNUT PIANOFORTE. , ;-fi OV S EKOID FUR KITU il E, : .j,i. ..&c., &c., ~'.i:,y-s, .'cicj:'. ' &3M '.' 'mHE:'subscivilier3l'Avrllsell:at "tlieir Robni?^, : '[jBL on Friday next, Sth Feb.. \ y at,n'o'clock, -/-^ y / : i ■■ , .... 'Handsome Walnut Pianoforte (trichord), ■ v '..'.'; "p% i Jieyll;^Beds!e;uls, Mattmsses, Beet ' ',' "din^, ■.Cheats Dia-wej.s, .VVashstands and ■ .. ".'.' .','..,: Ware, Mirrors, Chairs,;l?ictures, Tables, ;. ;..' Xabinetr Sewincc Machinei Bottled Ale . , '~ aud Stout,.. large iSail-soitable for rick ;. ,£OVOI\ &Ci, &O. .<:.:'■-. '•:"■ : • ■; J ... s •■_ .." . ALSO;. '■-■:: tf :•-- ■, ■■..!■■ ' r Condemned Stores, consisting of Iron > • .Tanks, li«dsteads>-Bedding, Stovoe»- J > Grates, Sea " SAMUEL COCHRANE & CO. -./ Auctioneers \ . >