HARBOUR BOARD.—This Day.

The crlinary meeting of the Harbour Roard was held in the offices, Fort-street, tl ,-c afternoon. Present: Messrs Boy lan /Chairman), Mellon (Mayor or Poraell), Casey* Brown, McKenzie, Daldy, and Eaton. minutes. jhe minutes of the previous meeting iverc read and confirmed. 11 LETTERS. A letter was read and received from Mr Tillies the secretary of the Otajjo. Harbour Board/ enclosing a plan of the offices, drawn w' j| r Lawson, for the information f the Auckland Harbour Board, tatin" that the offices are built f brick and cement, with concrete foundation. The cost of the whole was * ; ' TUX DOCK WORKS. A communication was received from Mr ■Errin"ton, the engineer, respecting the worksrand suggesting certain plans in tho nrooecution of the works. Captain McKenzie proposed and Captain Casey seconded, "That the -works be carried out as suggested by Mr Erring- Mr. Brown supported, and the resolution was carried. BABBITS AT THE NORTH .SHORE. A letter was received from the Chief Harbour-master, Mr. Burgess, enclosing a letter of complaint from the signalman at the pilot station, as to persons shooting rabbits in the neighbourhood. The signal man stated that the shots frequently rattled against his house. One of his goats had been shot, his ducks killed, and his son had a narrow escapa from the contents of n gun. For the last eighteen months he had been subjected to annoyances from rabbit shooters. Mr. Burgess's letter suggested that the allotment of two acres be fenced Some discussion followed, in which Cap tain Casey, Mr. Brown, and other members offered remarks, and finally tho matter was referred to the Works Committee to report upon engineer's rep out. The engineer's report of the progros of the new docks was read from Mr. Mac donald. ACCOUNTS. The following accounts were brought up and passed :—General account, ordered to be paid, £48112s 2d. Statement of funds —To balance in bank, £3,60S 17a (id : cash on hond, £35 Is 3d. Total, £3,160 Gs yd. Balance in bank on loan account, £4,054 19s 7d. , . This was all the business.

To-Day's Racing.

ifillcrslio, 2 *p.m. The great event of to-day is the Steeple chase. From an early hour this morning the course was the scene of a brisk promenade. Not only the jockeys, but all who had, or intended to have, a monetary interest in the race, viewed the array or jnmps, each of which, from the first to the fourteenth, is invested with a special interest, as shewing the particular obstacle which may have the effect of marring a favourite and heavily-backed horse's "chance of winning. This morning, according to announce ment, Mr Percival walked round the steeplechase course in order to shew jockeys the precise route which they had to travel. There is no alteration from that oi' last year. The water jump is conspicuous by the entire abseuce of that eleuimt ill which sight-seers delight to see horses and jockeys splash and plunge. The seventh jump, Mr Kenealey's substantial stono wall, will test the merits of every horse. The ninth jump, over Me Eade's fence on to the ploughed land, has generally hid the elFec t of bringing all the horses together for a few moments, and i 3 a difficulty seldom over come without several very severe falls. During the morning the following prices were taken about Run at Os k O'clock St. Luger Stakes, of 100 soya., with a sweep o£ 10 soys. each added. Colt*, Sst lOib; fillies and geldings, Bst Tibs. Mr W. "Walters' ch.f. Venus Transit, 3yrs., 83t 71b 1 Mr A. Buckland's blk.f. Queen Mab, 3 rrs, Bst 71b 2 Betting : 3 to 1 on Venus Transit. Queen Mab started off with a slight lead, but Venus creeping up, they kept well together until after they had passed the Stand 'the Jirst time, when Venus took command, and retaining it throughout, won easily by three lengths. Time, 3naiu. 37sccs. French was fined 2iovs. for being late. This is a salutary lesson, and following on the 'fine inliictied on Perfume's rider will j have the effect of preventing a repetition. The first event having been run half-an hour will necessarily interfere with the punctual running of other races on the pro- | gramme. Winners of the Auckland Sr. L r<:oEß. 187J.—Mr H. Young's Bedoain, byTraducer 1875.—Mr J. Watts''Toi. by Diomede.3. 1876.—Mr Buckland's Ariel, by Dainty Ariel. 1877.—Mr Walters' Hippocampus, by The protest lodged yesterday against Perfume, on the ground that she did not jump the 7th hurdle, has been considered, but owing to the very coniliotive evidence it was found necessary to adjourn further enquiry until four o'clock. 2.33 p.m. The Flying Stakes. Izaak Walton (French) ■•• 1 May Moon (McGee jun.) 2 Omega (T. Taylor) 3 Betting : 3 to 1 on Izaak Walton ; 5 to 1 against anything else. The following horses were scratched : Nimrod, Hippocampus, I'ungawerewere, Xantippe. Izaac carried a penalty of 51os for winning the Selling Race in January. A false start was mule, in-which Omega ran some distance before pulled up. Eventually May Moon led off, followed by Izaak and Omega. Iza^ik soon headed May Moon, in this order enter ing the cutting Izaak had considerably increased his lead. Omega third, on emerg ing from the cutting. Gainsboro' was here called on, but too late to take a leading position. Izaak came in winner by a good length and a half; May Moon the same distance behind; Omega, the 2-year-old, a good third, with Gaiusbro' on his flank. Omega is considered to have run very well. STEEPLECHASE. Don Juan, Mclver .. , 1 Sportsman, Wilson 2 Perfume, Wheeler 3 Also ran—Loafer, Whitefoot, and xlie Don. Don Juan carried 71b., and Sports man 171b. extra. Betting : 2 to 1 against Don Juan, Per fume, and Butcher Boy, 3 to 1 against Loafer, 5 to 1 against Sportsman. .Whitefootled off, followed by Butcher r,oy and Don Juan, with perfume, who got off, last. At the double hurdle, pposite the stand, Mr McGee's mare struck er heels violently, splintering the ORVS. he small stone wall was successfully egotiated by all, but a little further n Perfume made a kind of half alk, whioh threw her much behind, s they were mounting the hill Bon Juan eked a wall and Loafer fell behind, scem gly outpaced. "Whitefoot baulked at her •uld place. Passing the stand the second we, Butcher Boy led, followed by Don Juan, portsman, and' Perfume, the latterf being long way behind. Mounting the hill the second time Butcher Boy cannoned Sportsman and threw his, rider, and from this point the race was a gift to Don Juan, who came in a gallant winner by a length from Sportsman, who made an excellent race of it; Perfume a bad third.

Autumn Handicap. Walters'lzaak Walton (French) ... 1 McGee's Elsa, (Twohill) 2 Leonard's The Worm (Taylor) 3 Also ran'Jhe Don, Quern Mab, Luna, and Xantippe. Time, 3m. 25secs. Betting level on Luna, raid Isaak Walton. 3 to 1 on anything else. Izaak held the lead t'nou ;hout, but at the close -wai hard pressed by Elsa, and amid great excitement, French pulled oft the race by a length, whipping freely.

FREE TEMPLAR CONCERT.

• A most successful concert or literary and musical entertainment was held last evening- in the Lorne-Btreet Hall, for the purpose of in augurating the Free Templar Library. Mr George Wartmrtou was the chairman of the evening. The volumes embrace about 500 in history, poetry, and classical literature • and a number oC volumes of periodicals, incuidinK the early edition of Chamber's Journal—a valuable and scarce -work. A baautifully worked banner, with the emblems of tho Order, was exhibited, representing a seaman and FOldier braced together by a reef knot, beneath the star of freedom, associated with the motto In unity is our strength." In the centre we noticedtheros© shamrock.andthietle.beautifully coloured, ahp banner was designed and com pleted by Mr M. Hannkin, and is a most credit able and ingenious work. The Orpheus String opened the proceedings with an overture, -me Chairman then delivered an address on (seeking Happiness," in which he spoke of the various ways of seeking happiness by differently constituted minds, concluding with a glance at tho character of their library, urging the necessity and duty of self-culture. A number o excellent songs were sung, viz.: "Waiting, my dirhng, for the >," and two others, by Mr Nairn, !\, well rendered; " Ring out, wild bells' U?miJson)' wns an exquisito performance by ah-s Peace; also "O, Ye Tears!" by Miss .Donaldson, sriven with touching pathos; "We parted by the river side," by Mrs Hertz ; and a love sonar by Miss McEvoy, " Waiting for thee," were also received with acclamations of pleasure. The duet by Messrs Reaton and Teague was a good performance. Mr Hannkin's comic song, " Her Back Hair Down," convulsed the audience with laughter, and brought the singer back, who gave in response to repeated calls " The Old M-m'fl Darling." A lady and her brother gave a pianoforte and cornet duet rather too hurriedly. •' Thou art so near and yet so far" was nervously sung by Mr Evans. Mr A. Smith gave two representative poems (English mirl Scotch) in a finished and pleasing manner. The extra item of tho programme was an original reading on "Men and Books," which received attention, and was frequently applauded. We must say that the pieces given by the Orpheus String Band were highly creditable performances, and shewed a marke" improvement. Tho ball commenced at ten o'clock under the management of Messrs Evans and Donald, and dancing was continued with spirit through the night. Wo learn that a gentle man has offered tho committco a scrips of short lectures on the great names in literature and song, particulars of which will be duly announ ced in this journal.

THE CAMBRIDGE COMET.

About ten days ago we published a copy of a telegram sent from Cambridge to the sur vey office respecting the discovery of a comet. The discoverers thereof, Messrs Cook (surveyor) and Williams, were so far satisfied with the cor:«ctncss ot their obser vations as to go to the trouble and expense of telegraphing full particulars. The comet hud been seen by the above-mentioned gen tlemen at high noon, but unfortunately since the date of their first observation of this un expected astronomical visitor, the sky lias been so overcast as to preclude all possibility of being seen by the Auckland people. The Cambridge gazers have either better eyes, are more experienced in following this heavenly traveller as he performs his daily task, and whirls through the canopy of space, or else they have had a clearer atmosphere and less cloudy sky ; for on Thursday another telegram was forwarded to the survey office by Mr Williams, stating not only that the comet had again been seen, but describing its position, which was within some 40 degrees of the sun, so that for some days the comet will be rendered invisible by the bright, dazzling light of the former. The comet is stated to be travelling very fast, and is ex pected to emerge from the present effulgent rays of the sun into an atmosphere which will allow of the public of Auckland seeing it with the naked eye. We publish this information in good faith as it has been re ceived. There are some who, sceptical as Thomas, doubt there is such a comet to be seen from Cambridge or any other place, and suggest the probability of its having been seen through a glass, darkly (wine glass), or through an upturned bottle, after previously having turned the contents of the latter inwards or into their own sole (er) systems; but believing that this new Cambridge comet is a reality, those who profess to have seen it say : —" Does it not satisfactorily explain the reason of the present drought ?" Having thus given both sides of the question we will wait calmly the issue, and _ shall 'be happy to receive tidings from the first person who discovers the reappear ance of the celestial traveller. It is spoken of as being next visible after sunset, so that it is merely a question of a little time and a clear sky—and then, as Mr French says, "What harm to look and judge for your elvcs."

COURT OF PETTY SESSIONS.- This Day.

[Before Messrs. A; It. Taylor (Chairman), Mitford, and G. S. Graham, Justices of the Peace.] TIPPLERS. ILnry Abbott and Brice Hopkins were lined 5.s each for drunkenness. THE BOTTLE CASE. William Hyde, alias Clarkson, on remand, appeared to an3\ver a charge of stealing a basket and eleven bottles, value 30s, the prop erty of Messrs Ryan and Bell, ou the •2Jth inst. Prisoner, a young man, pleaded guilty, but the bottles were empty, which he hoped the Court would take into consideration. Mr Pardy said the prisoner isold the bottles, and this was not his first offence. Be had baen several times convicted of larceny. Throe months' imprisonment with hard labour. BREACH OF BY-LAWS. Alfred Jarvie was charged with riding on the footpath of Waterloo .Quadrant, but as the defendant had gone to theWaikato, the case was adjourned until Friday.—William Kilgmir, for having no light to his cart on the rfiglit of the 12th inst., was lined Is and eostsi. —John Gardener, for a like offence, 2s (id; Alexander Wright, similar, ss; Mary Baird, two wandering cows iii College Road, 5s ; Timothy Noon, of Otahuhu, cart unattended, ss; Patrick Doyle, horse at liberty, 10s ; Wm. McLachlin, Patrick Gunn'oy, and David Urqnhart, leaving carriages unattended, Is each; Andrew McEwen, trotting round a corner, 2a 6d. William Small, Charles Nicklen, and Francis Ryan, were charged with fighting in Lome-street, on the 18th inst. The charge against Ryan was -withdrawn and the other two were lined 10s. each, or 14 days' imprisonment. The money was immediately paid, and thepugilistsliberated. —Ernest McEvoy and Joseph McCaghley, pleaded guilty to setting iire to inflammable matter in Howe-street, and were fined 2s. 6d. each.— HonoraFowler, for usiugabominable language in Abercrombie-street,' waa fined 20s°and costs, or seven days. UNFULFILLED PROMISES. William Andrews -was charged with threatening to fight a person in Mill Lane, on the 17th instant. Mr Laishley appeared for defendant, and asked for a "remand until Wednesday for the appearance of a lady—an important witness. The request was granted. David Grace, labourer, was charged with striking James Carwen at the Waterworks, and promising to annihilate him, but as David apologised he would net proceed with the case. Richard Best, greengrocer, was charged with throwing a cabbage at the head of JohnCorbey, shoemaker,.and threatening to do other mischief. He prevented him with his last, Mr Corbey intimated that the injury was slight, and he wan willing to forgive his neighbour, by permission of the Court. The charge was withdrawn. Abigail bimpson, of Parnell, was charged with assulting Mrs Leers. Mr Tyler appeared for complainant, and the case was adjourned until Friday.

The sessions closed,

CHRISTCHURCH RACES.

Monday. Grit.at autumn Handicap of 300aqys., added to a sweepstakes of lOsovs. each; second horse to save his stake. Due mile and a-half. Mr Redwood's Lowlands, 7st 31b3 (Clifford).. 1 Mr Lunn'H Maritautt, 6st 131bs (Allen) .. ~ 2 Mr Webb's Jauglßr, Cat 121bs (Clark) ;. .. 8 'iVmploton. Ariel. Titania, Blde-a-Wee, Muiti, and ObcroJi slso ran. Bribery, Foulplay, and Luna wore scratched. Betting: 2 to 1 against <_ongUmds 1 to 1 against Ariel and Templeton,

5 to 1 against Bidr>-a-\Vee, 7 to 1 against Mar itana, 8 to 1 against Titania, 103 to 12 against Janvier. .After some trouble, a fair start was effected. Tcmpleton and Lonerlands wore the first to shew in front. Ar. tho mile and a-quarter po3t Oberon look tho loa.rl, with Maritana close up, Longlands and Templeton being next. At a quarter of a milo further on, Maritana collared Obero", when the latter fell rapidly to the rear. Turning into the utiviighr. Longlanda went up to Maritana. The others were in a ruck close behind them. Martana and Long lands raced down the straight amidst great excitement, and cries of "Jjonglands wins!' " Maritana wins !" 801-li horses were whipped, and after a magnificent struggle, Longlands won by a short heart; Janglur a moderate :hird, and Ariel fourth. Time : 2nii». llisecs. Free handicap, with 50sova. added, sweep osovs. Three-qnarler mile. Mr O'Brien's Luna. Cst 31bs (Alien) 1 Mr Mall^ck's llnnolof, 7st (Trade) 2 Mr Webb's Undine, Cat o Mr G. Fraser's Bribery, Sst 0 Ratcatckor. 6st, also ran. Betting: 6to ion Bribery- There was a fair start. Kanolof and Luna at onco took the lead. Bribery a few lengths astern. This.order was maintain^ to the rail*, where Lnna gradually began to forge ahead of Uanolof, and ultimately won by half a length. Undine a bad third. Time: lmin. 7Jsec3

FIRING FOR MR J. M. CLARK'S BELT.

THE firing for Mr J. M. Clark's belt was concluded this morning, Volunteerßowden, of the Victoria Company being the "winner. The folloAving were the scores : — E. C it. K. C. 200 200 400 500 500 Tl. Vol. Bowden (Vie.) 16 14 12 10 14-G6 McCarthy (Hobsou)W 14 15 13 10— GG W. I'artington 13 14 14 13 12—65 J. W. Leigh (Vie) 13 13 13 14 9— 62 Alderton (Victoria) 15 13 12 15 (5-61 Stirling (Eng.) 15 1G 9 12 9-61 W. Rose (Art.) ... 16 14 12*10 9-61 Henderson (Vie) 13 15 15 11 7-61 Wooley (Artillery) 13 15 12* 7 13-60 McEvoy(Eng.)... 15 15 12 .10 9-GO H.Rose (Art,) ... 12 15 14* 8 10—59 G. Priestly (Art.) 15 15 12* 9 8—59 Connolly (Hob.) 13 15 12 12 6-5S Beale (No. 3) ... 13 13 13 12 G—s7 G. Partington(Eng)ls 9 12 11 9-5G F. Smith (Nnvals) 13 13 11*11 B—5G S. Skinner (Vie.) 1G 11 13 11 5—5G Anderson (Art.) 14 14 12* 3 15-55 Duff "(Victoria) 15 12 10 9 8-54 Morrow (No. 3)... 13 1G 14 8 2—53 While (Cadet) 12 16 lfi 9 0-53 Yntes (No. 3) 15 14 13 9 0-51 J. Leigh (Vie.) ... 15 10 14 5 S—s2 Soall (No. 3) ... 15 13 10 fi 3-47 Allen (Eng.) ... 13 13 9 o r>—49 * Own rifle.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

GRAIIAMSTOWN, this day. MINING. The Alburnia erasing at the Heiald mill is shaping for a poor return. Moanatairi.—A slight improvement in the stone reduced during the last couple of days is visible. The Excursion boats are crowded and the Thames deserted. The mines resume work to-morrow.

CORJMANDEL, this cay. Corby.—Nearly two hundred pounds of specimens -were obtained from the winze last night, with a good show in the face. The winze is going down to connect the various levels. The mine is considered the best in the district. Watchman. —This mine ia adjoining the Corby, and is being watched by nil persons interested in the mines here. A short dis tance further they expect to cut the Corby lode. Royal Oak.—Some very good stone was reported from this mine yesterday. Blight Smile. —Good rich stone is being daily taken from tbis mine. A parcel was taken yesterday. The Foresters' ball last night was a great success. The supper it Boyd's hotel was recherche.

HASTINGS, this day SUCCESSFUL CONCERT.

The concert in aid of fencing the cemetery wasj a'great success. The hall was crowded with visitors from Grahamstown and the neighbouring settlements ; and the receipts, after deducting expenses, were ample for the purpose. Mrs Payne and Miss Murray were deservedly encored in the songs "Strangers Yet" and "Home Sweet Home."

[FRESS AGENCY.]

CHKISTCHUIiCa RACES. The autumn meeting was continued to day. The weather is threatening, and the attendance moderate. Flying Stakes, lOOsovs. 2 of a mile. Teropleton (owner) Ist. Foul Play, Stiggott, 2. Nemo, Wade, 3. Ratcatcher also ran. The run was won easily. Time lmiri H^sccs. .- Easter Handicap.—Foul Play, 1; Bribery, 2 ; Lium, 3. Five others started. This was a splendid race. Time, lmin. 45fsecs.

WELLINGTON, tins day. Parliament to Meet in July. It has been delinitely arranged that Par liament will not meet before the middle of July. Sir George Grey will leave Wellington in time to attend the native meeting at Hiku rangi on the 30th instant. Mr. J. Saundcrs, ex-Superintendent of Nelson, will contest the Cheviot with Sir Cracroft Wilson. Mr. Maunders is understood to be a sup porter of the present Government. LOOK OUT FOR SQUALLS. Captain Edwin reports that a strong north-easterly gale may be expected shortly at Auckland. ARRIVAL OF THE TAEARUA. The Tararua has arrived. She left Mel bourne on the lGth and Hnrbarto on the 18th. She brings 4GO tons of cargo, 58 passengers for all porfa. Passenger for Auckland : Mr Ralph.

DUNEDIN, this day. FREE THOUGHT v. HORSEWHIPS. Mr J. G.S. Grant was well horse-whipped last night by a young man of respectable family. Grant's offence was that in a recent publication he designated all ladies attend in" Mr Blight's free thought lectures as " abandoned women." Tlie young man s mother and sister being amongst the most frequent attendants, he resented the insult conveyed in the imputation. The matter will probably occupy the Police Court.

WAITEKAURI GOLDMINING COM PANY.

The meeting of the special committee appointed at the recent meeting of share holders, to consider and report upon the offer of the mortgagees to take the sum of £5 000 in liquidation of their claim, was to have been held at the Thistle Hotel this afternoon. Messrs Rowe, Alexander, and Harker were present. Mr Rowe said he had received a telegram from Mr Brown, stating that he was corning to town to-day, and, as all the committee were not present, it was decided to adjourn till to-morrow, when all would be in attendance, and when it was hoped to have the presence of Mi- Brown.

FA EN ING STAit, TUESDAY, APRIL 23, ISTg



A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GJRAM ./\. MAR SCHOOL. WANTED—A Teacher of Fi-cncb. Candidates are invited to make personal application to the aead-raaster, between 10 o'clock a.m. and noon on Tuesday, 23rd instant, or Wednesday, 24th natant^ WANTED, a Female Servant.—Apply Mrs. Bennett, uoar If. & R. Dudcr's, Devonport Store, North Shore. WANTED, two or three strong hauds. Wui. Urowiihill, Bootmaker, g,ueen stieet. [ .. WANTED (weekly), 20 to BO Dozen Smoked Fi3h.—Adam La^bourn, Fort stieet. ' WANTED, a General Servant.— Apply Wynyard House. Eden Crescent;



WANTED, a good General Servant for Epsom.—Apply with references to Mrs. Jas. Cooper, York Terrace, Grey-Btreet. NTJBD, a General £ Servant; fcr-a ences required. —Apply before noon to Mrs. H. E. Williams, Mount Eden Road. W" ANTED to Pu iclifis-c, ji "i :ui tubo 6 tons.—"A.B ~" care < 1 fr J.Ayr Jeweller, Victoria-street. WANTED, a 5 first-class Cook for the Waiwera 'Hot Springs).—Apply at Mr. Ewingtou'so fflce, Queen-street. W~ ANTED, four Excavating Teams — V* Apply to Thos. Jones, Freeman's Bay Works. WANT ISD, a first-class Steward, a first clas3 Cook, and a flrst-clasi Baker.— Apply between 4 and 10 this evening to the Reyal George Hotel, Newmarket. WANTED, Apprentices and Improvers to the Dressmaking Department —R. B. Shalders & Co., Queen-street. WANTED, a smart and active young Man for the Butchering business.— Apply to R. & W. Hellaby, Shortland-street. TO HARNESSMAKERS.- Wanted, a good General Hand.—Apply Wm. Morgan, Saddler, Newmarket. WANTED, two Assistant Saleswomen. Good salary given.—J. Cosgrave & Co. ANTED KNOWN, A. Mallinson,' late of Wellesley-street, has commenced business nearly opposite Quick's Livery Stables. Usual Prices: Hair Cutting, Cd; Shaving only, 3d; Shampooing and Hair Dressing, 6d. WANTED, two steady Drivers at once, accustomed to town.—Apply to G. Wilson, Nelson. O TANNERS.—Wanted, a Beamsman. Apply by letter to W. E. Stamford, B >.r ---mondßey Tannery, Woolston, Christchurch, Canterbury, ■ a Black Boy, to assist in a V ? gentloman's house, and act as boots, &c; a comfortable home, wages, and clothes.—Apply to Publisher, Star office. WANTED to Purchase, Improved Pro perty of 50 to 100 acres good Land. Good communication desirable. — Investor, P. 0., Auckland. '^ST'ANTED, competent Men to Split V V Railway Sleepers.—Apply Guthrie and Latnach, Onehunga. ANTED, 30 able-bodied Ditchers.— Apply to Maclean & Co., Fir Court, Cambridge. WANTED to Purchase, for cash, a First-class Merchant's Safe.—Apply by letter, statins: where to be seen and price, ad dressed " Snfe." Star Office. ■\X7ANTED, a good General Servant; t t reference required.—Alexandra Hotel, Parnoll. i "T7t7"ANTED, a respectable young Girl to TV mind children.—Customhouse Hotel, Fort-street. _ '\\f ANTED, a respectable Message P»oy t » aged about 14 years.—Tho3. Ellison, 7S Queen-street, WANTED, a strong Boy to drive an Engine ; constant employment.—Apply at once to Thos. Thwaitcs, Sawmill. Breakwater Road. W" ANTED, a smart Waiter.—Apply immediately at thia office. ANTED to Purchase, a Box Mangle* Addres, stating price and particulars, to C.C., Star office. WANTED, a good House Carpenter.— T..M. Horsley, Cruickshank's Property, Ponsonby. __^ WANTED, a respectable Lad to drive a Bakor's Cart.—MrLyle.Glasgow Bakery, Wellington-street. ANTED TO PURCHASE.VoIun teer Land Scrip.—Samuel Cochrano and Son. ANTED, a clean, tidy Girl, about 14, Apply for address to Mr. Aley, Watch mak«r, Queen-street. Wf ANTED, Purcliastia ror all descrip- V V tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould, ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times. | Auckland Timber Company Limited), hip. Manager. ANTKDjßcnchmen.— Aberdeen Boot Factory. WANTED Known, that 1). Golihk is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building. Maerials, Including Saßhcs Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Jron Bark and Blue Gum Ijalhs, Shingles, Sec. Sea. at the lowest markotprico. at his Yards "!us om-houfe-street. WANTED, a Dowling's Magnetine Spine Band, or Gentleman's Riding Belt. Address " A.8.C.," Star Office, j, WANTED, a General Servant. Re ferences required. Mrs. H. E. WILLIAMS, Mount Eden Roach WANTED, a respectable active Youth to drive a baker's cart.- Apply J. Leslie, Union Bakery, ParnelU ■\IS7~ANrED, for Coromandel, a First- VV class Dressmaker and Milliner.—Apply at once at Mr3. Holioway'a, Liverpool-street. \STANTED, a young Maw to mak« hini- V T self generally useful in an hotel; refer ence required.—Britomart Hotel, Custom-house strcet. WANTED, a respectable Youth as Messenger.-Apply this office. WANTED to Sell (cheap), 40 dozen Josephine Gloves, size 6, 6i. CJ, 6}, 2s 6d per pair; also a lot of LiEht Fancy Coloured Josephine Kid Gloves, 71, 7h 73. 2s Gd per pair; lOOlbs. of Knitting Cotton, Is lOd per lb.; 1000 1 jards Wincey, 6d, worth 9d; 1000 yards Flax Shirting, heavy, at IOJd per yard, worth Is 6d; a large lot of Fancy Ribbons, wide widths, 6d per yard, worth Is; a lot of Hats, Flowers, Feathers, &c. &c, also sold cheap.—Wm. Eyre, Ennesldllen House. Victoria-street. WHITE Lawn Handkerchiefs, hemmed, such beauties, 4d each, they do for the ladies to laugh in instead of their parasols, which I see they do when they meet me in the street; they also do well for the ladies to cry in when their husbands won.t buy them one of my 3s Cd Velvet Jackets. I have lots more useful Tooth Combs at 2d ; Alexander and Morley Knitting Cotton, Is 9d lb. lam bringing Winter Crino lines into fashion again, and no wonder, they are so handsome and superior, and only 2s; the same as regards Dress Improvers, of which I have bought over 25 doz. more, and such pretty ones at Gd, made of rpal down, and some econo mical ones made of leather at the same price. I have not known any lady to buy one for her own uso, but either for someone else or for a child's pillow; however, they sell fast, and lam not inquisitive. Ladies, what would your hus bands say if they knew what I was writing about? Red, Blue, and Black Felt House Boots, 4s 6d, for those who don't wish to catch cold ; Ladies' Scarves (white), 6d ; Knitting Pins (wooden), 3d pair; fresh lot of Ladies' Cloth and Velvet Jackets. Ss Gd to 93, a great bargain ; lot of White Lace, Id to 3d a yard ; Infants' Red and Blue Felt Boots, Is 9i pair; Coloured Shawls, 2a fid each; Ladies' Leather Bags, 2s 6d; Beautiful Chemises, 33 6d each; Night Dresses, 5s Gd ; large lot of good Scents, 4d a bottle; Lavender Water, 5d ; large do, 9d; lay in a stock of my superior 3s Green Tea, as I shall not get any more. I only intend to keep to my splendid • 2s Tea ; handsome Collars and Cuffs, Is the set; Ladies' Umbrellas, 2/6; Gents'do., 2/6; Hamburg Net, for dresses, Is 3d yard; Children's White and Coloured Socks. 3d; Men's Unbleached do, did; Boys' do, 4id; 200-yard Reels Clark's Black Glazed Cotton, Id, or lOd a dozen; Large White Towels, 4d ; Men's Braces, 6d. I intond soon to tell the ladies how to get rich, and also several other things, but I have not time at present; also about my discovery of Perpetual Motion, and several other " trifling" matters, which, as the papei-3 say, are held over for the present. I don't intend to have any of my advertisements copyright, so the " Herald," or any other paper, can insert them free of charge; just reflect on my liberality. Grey and other Coloured Braid, la the i-a:ross ; Ribbon Velvet, 18 yards for Is ; lot of Black Brooches and Earrings, dd, 6d, and 9d. Small shopkeepers and hawkers may do well through buying of me, as I have a very large stock of bargains. Keep my advertisement by you, as I often have some of the last lots left. Strong Thin Wrapping Paper, 2s a ream ; House, Shop, and Apartment To Let Papers, id a dozen; Large Bottles Hair Oil, 6d ; handsome sets of Brooch and ISarrings, 6d the set; Safety Matches, id a packet of 10; splendid Canary Saed. 31bs tor s. I advertise things at such low prices that people who judge others by them soives think I am deceiving them; for their information I beg to state that I shall always return the money for any article not approved of if they do not keep it over two weeks; Boys' Turban Hats, reduced to 3d ; Empty Cases, 3d ; Barre's, Is; handsome Is 9d Kits for Is; tell your boys I am selling 2d Jew's Harpa for Id, and Id ones for id; such lovely Puff Boxes, at Is 3d, if they are "not solid silver they look very much like it; Snuff Boxes, Id each ; Kid Reviv-er, reduced to Id a bottle; Coloured Lead Pencils, 2d or Is 6d a dozen ; other Good Pencils, Id or 9d a dozen; Pea Nuts, 6d per lb, or 3d by the bag ; a ft-esh beautiful assortment of Hail- Plaits, Chignons, Coronets, &c.; a variety of Hair Pads at 2d.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria street, corner r,f Hobson-street. trr A N T E D X N O VY N. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONKY ADVANCED ia SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. 11. NJSUMiOGEN, Auckland Office, IGS, Queen-street, opposite Savings Private Kntrance flowM right-of way. THE Subscriber to the V.M.C.A. Will oblige by returning to the Library the Ist vol. of Wallace's Russia.



WANTED KNOWN, Ladies' Jacket * 3a 6d to 10s; Girls' ditto, 2s 6d to ss.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson street. WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required—Mrs. Belcher, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable young lady a- Barmaid for Taranaki; references rj quired.—Apply to-morrow forenoon to Mrs. J S. Dobbin, Commercial Hotel. Shortland-strcet. ANTED, 4 Carpenters to go to Gis bomo.—Apply to John Rule, Pacific Hotel, at 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday. 24th inst. WANTED, for Napier, Three good Carpenters. — Apply to Cruickshantc, Miller and Co. WANTED, Fiji Boys (Tauranga), Female Servants for hotels and private families (town and country), Barmaid. Man to milk and be useful. Female Cooks, Housekeeper wages 15s (Gisborne), Farm Couples.-Hanna ford's Registry, Queen-street. . WANTED (for hotel), Man Cook, not later than 7 to-night; Female Cook, Housemaid and Nursegirl (same family), *iji Boy (city).—Hannaford's Registry. WANTED, a good Training Ma (single).—Apply at Lendrum's Stables, to-morrow, 10 a.m. ANTED, a good Female Cook.— Apply to Waterman's Dining Rooma Queen-street. TO WADE. The p.s. RUBY Will run an Excursion Trip tn the Wade, leaving the Queen-street Wharf at 8.30 o'clock TO-MORROW MORNING, and returning from the Wade on Thursday next, 25th instant, at 12.30 mid-day. She will leave again for the Wade at 11 p.m. on same dato, returning with the tide to Auckland. Return Fares,_ss. ~T^Z FIO 31 FREIGHT OR «r^R^ P CHARTICR TO ANY PART Jp^^^rOF THE WORLD. maaaafflSw The Clipper Schooner GARMOUTH, Capt. J. McPherson. 200 tons register, classed Al at Lloyds, and now lying alongside the Railway Wharf. Good carrying capacity. Apply to crtjickSHAN 1C & CO., Agentp. 1(3, Queen-street, Auckland, April 23, 1878. _ __ _. _ _ /CAPTAIN FERGUSSON, shin Golden \J Sea, will not be responsible for Debts con tracted by his crew. T>ITT-STIIBBT WES LEY AN SUN- J_ DAY-SCHOOL. ANNUALSOIREE&PUBLICMEETING THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, APRIL 23iw, 1878, TE fl on the tables at 6.30 o'clock. CnAiRMAN : Mr T. McMaster. Speakers : Rev T. Buddie Rev R. Taylor Josiah Martin, E«q., Mr W. L. Salter, and others. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. AfEi'ated to the University of New Zealand). The Second Qnarter will begin on FRIDAY, 2Gth instant. , „. _ „ ~„ 'J'he Preliminary Examination of New Pupils will be held on THURSDAY, 25th instant, com m.ncing at 10 tfdoo^ HAR MACRAE> Head Master. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD* TOMASTERS AND AGENTS OF VESSELS. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 13th April, 1878. In future the Shipping Wharfage Accounts will bo ke.pt at this Office instead of the OhecK Clerk's Office, Q^-^^gg^, ' Secretary and' Treasurer. n-j Ato £1000 LENT, on Building Society dC/JLvf principles or on any terras to suit borrowers.— C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. ~VT OTICE OF REMOVAL. MR. WILLIAM MILLER, Boot and Shoe- Maker, wishes to inform his Friends and Customers that he has Removed from his former premises on the Queen-street Wharf to the RAILWAY WHARF, and hopes to receive former patronage. . OURGESS LIST-REVISION COURT. Town Clerk's Office, April 22,1878. Notice is hereby given that, in conformity with Clause do "Municipal Corporations Act, 187 C " the above Court will be holden at the City Council Offices, Queen-street, on FRIDAY, the 26th instant, at i noon. pinLipSi AUCKLAND RAILWAYS. Easter Holidays, return journey at single rates. From MONDAY, April 22nd, to SATURDAY, April 27th, Tickets will be issued from any Station at single rate 3, available for return on day of issue only, for 50 miles and under. Over 50 miles, available for return day after issue. EASTER MONDAY and TUESDAY. No Goods Trains on Auckland and Hamilton Railway. _ , , Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga to Ellerslie, One Shilling, single or return, irre3 pective of class. , Tickets, admitting to Course, will be issued from Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga. In addition to the ordinary Time Table, Special Trains will leave Auckland for Ellerslie at 12.30, 1.0,1.18, 2.36, returning from Ellerslie at 350 and °' On*' Easter Tuesday, the afternoon Waikato Trains, usually leaving at 1.15 and 4.15 p.m., will be suspended, but both leave together at 3.10 p.m. EASTER WEEK.—LATE TRAINS. Easter Monday and Tuesday. A Late Train will leave Auckland for One hunga. and intermediate Stations, after the Circus. THURSDAY and FRIDAY, April 25th & 26th A Late Train will leave Auckland for Drury, and intermediate 3tations, after the Circus. SATURDAY, APRIL 27. Lath: Train to Waikato. A Train will leave Auckland for Hamilton, and intermediate Stations, after the Circus. ' General Manager. ASHDOWN'S STORE & BAKERY, DRURY. THE BEST BREAD, FOURPENCE PER 2-tt). LOAF. We allow nobody to dictate Price to us, and never enter into a combination to take an ad vantage of the public^ Agm|Qwy fc gQy Soots i jßoots j j Jljoots !! i CHEAPER THAN fill CHEAPER THAN EVER! * iraL EVER ! C. BROOKES, Having made up his mind to relinquish the Boot Trade, will SELL THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK TO THE PUBLIC, AT COST PRICES, FOR Three Months Only. After which the Remainder of the Stock will be SOLIJ BY PUBLIC AUCTION, If not previously disposed of. Also, the Goodwill, Plant, Machinery, and Fixtokes. N.B.—All outstanding accounts must bo Settled on or before the 30th day of June next. All contra accounts to be presented on or before that date. «®" Note the Addeess— C. BROOKES' "BLUE BOOT," Opposite the City Hall 5 queen-street, Auckland. No connection with any other house in towr O • submb3.



Tenders. "VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NELSON TO FOXHILL RAILWAY. PORT CONTRACT (FORMATION ONLY). LENGTH ABOUT 65 CHAINS. Public Works Office, "Wellington, 9th April, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon on WEDNESDAY, the Bth May, 1878, for the above contract. • They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Ten der for Port Contract." Plans and Specifi cations may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Chrisfcchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, and Wellington, and the Chief Surveyor's Office, Nelson. Telegraphic tender-1, Similarly addressed and marked, will be received if pre sented atany Telegraph Office by noon of die same date, provided that written tenders iv due form are lodged at any of the above-nnmed Offices by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver- Getieral's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. N.B.—Plans for this contract can bepur chased at the above offices. TO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on MON DAY, the 29th inatant, for the erection of a Presbyterian Church at Tauranga. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. COBOMANDEL GOLD MINING COMPANY LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that the Directors have this day made a Call of Sixpence per Sfig«|*»sn the Capital of the Company, payable^W T the Secretary, at the office of the CompanyU-sro. 14, Insurance Buildings, Queen;Btreet, Auckland, on or before WEDNESDAY, April 24th. 1878. JOHN R. RANDERSON. Secretary. Auckland, April 3rd, 1878. Meetings. GJo JS| #/£v+ y OD G E AR A, No. 34 8, I. C. An Emergency Meeting will be held, at the Lodge-room. Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, on THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, at 7 o'clock sharp. Visiting Brethren are invited. W. L. MITCHELL, P.M., _ Secretary. TMJ ROUGH OF PARNELL. N OTIC E. A Special Meeting of the Borough Council of Parnell will be held on FRIDAY, the26th April, 1878, at 2.30 p.m. Business :To hear and deter mine all Claims and Objections to the Burg^S3 List, and to sign and certify to the Burgess Itoll for the year, commencing on the Ist day of June. 1878.—8y order of the Mayor, J. B. STRANGE, Town Clerk. Oli P H A N HOME, PARNELL. The Annual Mesting of subscribers and friends will be held at the Institution on MON DAY NEXT, the 29th instant at 7 p.m. The Right Rev. the Bishop of Auckland will preside. Musical Selections, Distribution of Prizes, &c. /^knehunga "public schools. Pupils going to the Circus and Menagerie assemble at the School TO-MORROW (Wednes day), at 12.15. Admission, including railway fare3,l3 4d. ALEX. GRANT. "XfEWTON WEST SCHOOL. — Time _i_l Altered.—Scholars for the Menagerie should be at school at 11.30 a.m. TO-MORROW ( Wednesday). RS. LEWIS'S SEMINARY, Epsom House, Onehunga Road, will be open for Pupils on Wednesday next. ODEL TRAINING SCHOOL, Choral Hall.—School will Re-open on Monday, 29th April. __ A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of| Coke is now 20s per on, a th Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s Gd per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or aboui double, the bulk of Coal. OST, on Saturday last, at or near Par n^ll, a Carter's Heceipt Book belonging to the Golden Crown Brewery.—Anyone bringing same to the Brewery will be rewarded. LOST, by a working man, between Wellesley-street and the wharf, a £5 note between 9 and 10 a.m. on Tuesday.—The finder will be doing a kind action in returning it to Star Office. No. known and stopped. LOST, between Pompalier Terrace and St. Mary's Church, Ponsonby, on Thurs day night, 18th, an Apron and Wages of a poor girl.—The finder will greatly oblige by leaving the same at Mr. Peters, Baker, Ponsonby; or at this office. LOST, on Sunday evening, between Cook street and Grey-street, a Greenstone Ear ring. The finder will receive 10s reward by leaving the same at the Crown Hotel, Grey-st. LOST, on Friday night, between the Suffolk Hotel, College Road, and top of Victoria-street, a Black Onyx Locket, with butterfly of pearls on it.—The finder will be rewarded on leaving it at this office. LOST, on Good Friday, near the Grange, Otahuhu, a Paper Machaer Match-box, like a Shoe, with silver plate on sole. The finder will be re warded on leaving same at this Office. FOUIvD, a small sum of Money in Queen-street yesterday. Owner can have same by calling on Mr. Peter Drummond, Fort street. BELFAST HOUSE, Grey-street.— Private Board and Residence. The ■undersigned at great expense has fitted out the above House, where visitors to Auckland and others will find a comfortable home with every attention and civility. A trial most respect fully solicited.— W. R. McElwain. C"~ ORNS, BUNIONS, and WARTS.— Greatest Remedy in the World.—Mi. Basstian may be consulted at tho Anchor Hotel, Queen-street. No cutting. ATtIThES! WATCHES!! SUCCESS AT LAST! Good Serviceable Silver Hunter, well-made, £2 10=f ; Patent Lever (Elgin) American compen sation on Gold balance. Hunter, £i is; Patent Lever (Waltham) American, extra strong Hunter, £i 10s; English Lever Hunter, good balance, by Ehrhardt, capped and jewelled, £6103. 131, Speciality.—Sq\iare American Kitchen Clocks, oiled and regulated, and warranted for two years. Price, 8s 6d. Watch Glasses. 6d ; good Spectacles.—JAMES ADAMS, Watch maker, Victoria-street. Mr. F. Las t SURGEON DENTIST. Artificial Teeth supplied, from one to a ful set, on the new principle of self-adhesion, totally dispensing with the customary unsightly fasten ings. Teeth scaled, stopped, and extracted. Address— 40, WELLESLEY-STEEET, TWO DOORS ABOVE ALBERT-STREET. T U S T LANDED. 50 KEGS VERY PRIME TARANAKI POTTED BUTTER. H. B. MORTON. ~W illiam Thomas MONUMENTAL, MARBLE, AND S'l'ON X MASON. , Inscription's Cut. AccurateandßeautifuiDesignsof Monument j and Tombs, Iron Rails, and Headstones, jfoi warded on application in i own or Country. All work packed carefully, and put on boar ■ ship if required. . Work done by First-class Workmen, and nou but Best Class of Material used, and n Deception. Address: CORNER OF LORN® AND VICTORIA-Si EAST, Auckland. i And at Augustus-street,- Shof tland, • : • . Thames.



To Let. HpO LET, Shop in Queen-street. oppos?te JL Vulcan Lane.—Apply Manager Bank o£ New Sou'h WaIPS. fficTLET or SELL, a new House of eight _B. rooms, in St. Mary's Road, well funshed good well, &c.—Enquire next door. TO LET. those Central Premises in Queen-street lately occupied by .7. Tucker, butcher, next door bul. one to Thistle Hotel.— J. Tucker, late Porn well. -fcTORTH SHORE.— To Let, Mr Yeoman's -Li Residence, Mount Victoria; one of the ; most convenient dwellings in the district.— Apply to <>. Mays, North Shore, or R. H. Yeoman, Albert-street. P S O M.. TO LET, on Lease, 5 acres Ground nnd s roomed House on main road, opposite Ml- T. Weston's. B. TOKK-q & CO.. For Sale. »_ RACE H 0 R S E.. FOR RALE, "Izaak \valton,'' warranted sound.—Apply to WM, WALTERS. JTURST-CLASS Bread Cart For Sale.— Su A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carnage Factory, Durham-street. FOR SALE, a desirable Homestead1 with 7-roomed House ; requisite Out buildings and 14 acres of grass Land, divided into small paddocks; within 10-miles of Auck land. Price very moderate and terms easy. COMBBS & DALDY. i?Orf» A —HOUSE of 7 rooms, wash-house, oV/V'L't". scullery, baker's oven, veraadali back and front, good well, &c, all in-thorough repair, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, Hou3e and Land Agent, Shortland-street, nest1 to tho Post-office. £®K.&\ CASH, Balance by Weekly 3&sj» \ v Payments.—A new G-roomed Villa, with freehold allotment, on the Ponsonby Road. Price, £360.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. I*KKA — VILLA RICSIDMNOK at Parnell, 3&ts*J\r, contain'iisr 9 rooms and kitchen,, fitted with every convenience, and all in good order, 2-stull stable, coach-house, conservatory, fowl-house, &c, with freehold allotment con taining 1 acre, closely fenced and planted.—S. Vaile, House aiid Land .Agent. Shortand-street. £*4 P* A —HOUSE of 5 good sized rooms, also O<? rlf. wash-house, 2 tanks, and well, with. freehold allotment 50 x 133, and free use of an additional allotment. Terms easy. 20 minutes walk from Queen-street. —8. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortlanq-srrect. J&®&'££%&\- CASH, balance at-5% for six-: ~s&> c&\r\y or ten years.—lmproved Farni of about 75 acres of Rood soil, all fenced and in grass, well-finished House of 6 rooms, three-stall stable, coach-house, cowshed, stock-yard. &C... 12 miles south of Auckland. Price. £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-streek •i-*h>^f& —SUBURBAN'VILLA Residence cAs^t/IP. of 6 rooais, with out-buildings, all in thorough repair, with 5 freehold allotments containing about 3 acres, facing the sea, and commanding a splendid view. Terms to suit buyers.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortland-street. £tts\ PER ACRE.—Four "acres fine plough-" 4f\J able Land for Sale at Mount Eden, thirty minutes walk frointown. Easy terms.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent,, Vulcan Lane. OLLEGE HILL, opposite the new Beach Road (66 feet frontage),. Freehold Site for sale.—W. F. Hamniodd, Architect, 42 3, Insurance Buildings. FOR SALE, or Lease, a plensantly situated Cottage (almost new), containing 7 rooms, with half-an-aore of garden grounds, on Onehunga and Epsom. Road.—Apply "Epsom", Star office. I" "N THE ESTATE OF MESSRS.. LEWIS BROS. FOR, SALTS—Those central, commodious, and well-known Premises, Queen-street, hitherto used as a Warehouse by Messrs. Lewis Bros. Also, Their Bonded Stores, Albert-street. For particulars, apply to the- Trustees, or to Mr. W. Aitken, Shortland-street. "IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR- ' J. BACK, FOR SALE!. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs.. Hugh Mackie and Hancock," partly fenced; and under cultivation, with Cottaee, &c, thereon.. For further particulars, apply to JOHN BUOHANAN. Shortland-streetf; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street. TVI^R R I C C A R D: I (From Milak), PROFESSOR OF ITALIAN AND-ENGLISS SINGING, And the t ITALIAN LANGUAGE,. Address care of Messrs. Hoffman and Queen-street. Vases-i "teases ! We are shewing upwards of One Hundred i Different Patterns of-te-e most Beautifxjtei, ORNAMKNT. A VASES,in Crysta . Alabaster, ■ and Bohemian Glass, ever offered for sale in Auckland. i extremely moderate. Aa early inspection vited. T. & H. COOKK, Furniture anu Carpet Warehouse,. 67, Queen-street. THURSDAY, APRIL 25. THE EEMUEEA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, at 1 o'clock, Bred by and the property of Messrs* Reid!, of Motutapu, 2 Grown Bulls, by Knight Templar 6 Yearling Bulls, by Knight Tencplau -5 Bull Calves 11 Two-year-old Steer 3 8 Two-year-old Heifers 8 Yearling Heifers Also, 100 Head, a mixed herd from the North. . ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, APRIL 30.. mHE WAIUKU SALE takes place on JL Tuesday next, 30th instant, FOR SALE. 30 Three-year-old Steers 20 Two-year-oil Steers 40 Yearling Steers and about 100 Head, mi.xed sexes ail ss^cs. ; ALFRED BUCKJLAND. TO-MORROW AND THURSDAY, 24.TH and 25TH APRIL. CITY MART. LARGE RETAIL STOCK of GENERAL DRAPERY, MANCHESTER GOODS, DRESS MATERIALS, HOISERY, FANCY TRIMMINGS, MILLINERY, MEN'S CLOTHING, &c. Removed to the Mart for Convenience, and Absolute Unreserved Sale. GRANT & MORTON. Have received instructions to sell by auction To mor row and Thursday next, each day at 11 o'clock prompt, A LARGE RETAIL STOCK, Comprising— White and Grey Calicos, Prints Sneetingf, Quilts, Counterpanes Flannels, Blankets, Rugs r Linens, Diapers, Damasks 1 Hollands, Silesia?, Lmings Muslins, Curtains, Furniture Reps Men's, Women's, and Children's Hosiery Ribbons, Trimmings, Velvets, Haberdashery Ladies' and Children's Hats, Millinery Furs, Underclothing1, Baby Linen French Merinos, Twills, Alpacas Fancy Dress Materials, Printed Muslins Black and Coloured Silks, Poplins Silk, Terry, and Patent Velvets Tweeds, Waterproof do., and Series > Ladies' and Children's Jackets and Capes Shawls (Waterproofs), Hyde Parj.s Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing Hosiery, Under Flannels, Mercery S Waterproof Coats, Overcoats, Pilot Jackets Hats, Caps, Umbrellas Carpets, Rugs, Floor Cloths a Etc., Etc., Etc. c ' mm 0 The Auctioneers direct special attention of all Drapery Buyers. TKe Ssoek comprises a large and varied assortment of \lseiVll Goods for absolute sale. p # In consequence of tW numerous lines to be ofifcredj the sale will be c6i\fe>v^<3. throughout each. day. . Terms at Sale,