faithful to Aida, and reveals to her father, Anomasro, his plans for the conquest of Ethiopia. The lovers are about to fly from E°ypt| but are intercepted through thd i'eaiousv of the Princess, and Radamez is condemned to be burnt alive. Amonasro is killed; and Aida, having contrived to secrete herself in the dungeon with her lover, the opera ends with the sad scene of her death. In the part of " Aida" Signora Guadagnini appeared to advantage; her acting and sing ing were admirable throughout. She dis played a thorough command of the very difficult music, which enabled her to gi\ c the deepest significance to the minutest shades of feeling. In the duet with Amneris, and in the final duet in the subterranean dungeon, she com pletely entranced the audience. Signor Venosta, as Amneris, sang and acted with a grace and naturalness which, combined with the richness of her voice, left nothing to be desired. As Radamez, Signor Camero evidenced the utmost tenderness and good taste. S. Cesari's voice was most effecting in the part of Rauphi, the priest, and S. Gambetti made an excellent Anomasro. The dresses aud scenery were magnificent; the chorus of priest aud priestesses were very good ; too much praise cannot be awarded to the twelve little slave boys (all Auck landers, we believe) whose dance was vociferously encored. The Engineer Band did good service in contributing to the grandeur of the martial music, in spite of their unwonted attire. Altogether, the the opera was placed upon the stage in such a state as to deserve the highest praise; and we recommend all who were not present 'last night not to lose the opportunity of hearing this very remarkable opera at its repetition on Tuesday next, for the benefit of the prima donna, Siguora Guadagnini.

AT THE OPERA.

Dear Sir, —Your valued contributor " Sigma," whose lengthy notice of " Faust " appeared 'in Friday's Stae, reminds me somewhat o£ the famous schoolmaster, avlio, after boxing a pupil's ears soundly, used to pay him au effusive compliment to salve the pain. Considering that the Signora Gaudagniui has, during the past week, played several very various and difficult parts, such as Leonora, Adelia, Lucrezia, and Aida, with incontestable success, I think it is rather graceless of "Sigma "to criticise her rendering of Marguerite so harshly. It is unreasonable to expect a prima donna to be equally good in every part she undertakes. Mdme. Christina Nillson, who is the most perfect operatic exponent of Marguerite, would never dream of attempting to play Lucrezia or Aida, and for similar reasons the late Mdme. Titiens (who was the best Lucrezia, except Grisi, that the musical world has ever known) never sang in "Faust." My idea is, that everything considered, Signora Gaudagnini sustained aud sang the part in a very spirited manner, although it is un doubtedly not one in which she appears to the best advantage, affording no scope for her great dramatic powers. I can not agree with " Sigma's " strictures on the costume of Mephistopheles, which was the traditional one. I have seen "Faust" acted at the Imperial Opera House at Vienna, at the " Italians" in Paris, aud at least twice in Lon don, and I can assure *' Sigma " that bright scarlet is the usual costume of Menhisto-

phelis, and that he is frequently followed about the stage by a red lime-light. M. Faure (a Frenchman,andnotan .Italian), who is generally allowed to be the best represen tative of the character, always dresses and acts the palpable fiend. Of course, " Sig ma " may have his own theories on the subject, but I do not think he ought to blame Cesari for dressing and sometimes acting in a traditional manner. I strongly misdoubt the taste aud judg ment of any man who can find fault with the singing of Signora Venosta. I never expected to hear such a beautiful contralto in New Zealand. Her acting, too, is very far from contemptible. " Sigma's" lavish praise of the Kermesse scene is rather remarkable. I confess I was dis appointed. One does not expect a large crowd of "supers" with a travelling troupe, but I must say I think the management might have either taught the chorus to dance the waltz or raised a few girls to do so. Altogether, however, the operas have been produced wonderfully well, and the stage manager deserves great credit. The season opened happily with "II Trovatore," which • introduced us to the prima donna (an ad mirable Leonora) and Paladini, who of all the Company is my particular favourite. .His "Ah che la morte" was perfect—sim ply perfect; indeed, I doubt whether Campa nini himself could have sung it better. As Kiccardo in "Un Ballo inMaschera," and as Faust, he was equally good. Nothing will surprise me less some day than to hear that this artist has made a great success. In "II Barbiere" we made the acquaintance of Signor Camero and the Signora Caranti Vita. The Signora has a very sAveet little voice, but unfortunately it is only a little one. As Oscar in '■ Un Ballo" she was delightful, being well able to sing the part ; but as the heroine of the " Sonnambula" she was painfully overweighted. Camero is a good tenor without being a remarkable one. He was at his best in " Lucrezia Borgia." and brought down the house with "Di Pescatori." I heard "Aida" at Covent .Garden (in 1575 or 1876, I forget which) 'consequently it was not. new to me the other ni«ht. To be a success it requires a large stage, grand scenery, and numerous auxiliaries. In London the processions, &c, were a gre^t feature. Here, of course, they were an impossibility ; still, I thought the opera wonderfully mounted, everything con sidered. Max.

To-day's Match.

Play was resumed at half-past twelve to day, Robinson and Mumford beginning the Auckland batting to the bowling of Kendall and Spofforth. The placing of the field was the same as before. After making two singles Robinson was bowled by the fast trundler, and Woods came in. Mumford soon got to work, and Ly four 2's and a couple of singles, got into double figures in the first twenty minutes ; Woods, in the meanwhile, getting a nice 2 to leg off Kendall. Boyle then took the ball from the left-hander, and Mumford cut his first very prettily for 2, but he unwisely left his ground to the fourth, and suffered the penalty : 2 for 16. Mumford re ceived, applause for his useful dozen. After another single had been added by Wood iv running which Swanson was very nearly run out, the rain, which had hung about all the morning, came down in torrents, and the game had to be suspended for a quarter of an hour. When they re turned, about 400 people were present. Wood got a single, aud a leg-bye was scored from Boyle; a bye brought up 20. • A single was credited to Wood off Spofforth's next. Boyle delivered a maiden, and Spofforth followed suit. In Boyle's next over, Gregory, the captain, took Murdock away from square leg to cover point ; a ■ change which Wood took advantage of by hitting one hard to the vacant spot, aud 3 were scored. The same batsman followed this upby a good leg Ht for two off Spofforth. Wood got a good 2 in the slips, which was turned into a sin file by a short one, and then had a bye at the wicket. In Spofforth's next, Swanson, who had been some time at the wicket for 1, was clean bowled : 3 —2S—l. Carter filled vacaucy, and successfully got rid of the remaining ball of Spofforth's °yer. A pretty cut by Wood brought 30. •f-ais was supplemented by another 2 in the slips. A maiden from Spofforth, and then karrett took the ball from Boyle. Wood sipped his first for a single, but lie skied tie second off Spofforth's next, and it was carefully held by Kendall at mid-on : 4 for **: Wood's 16 wers compiled by genuine cricket, aud 113 was dcscicvcdly c'ueciv-d ou

his retirement. Lynch supplied the vacancy, and his first over got a well hit 2 off Garrett in the slips. Spofforth however, was fatal to him, as he dropped him one which sent one of lu3 bails flying fully five and thirty paces—s for 36. Yates' coining in was greeted with a cheer. Horan let one go by, for Avhich 2 were run. Spofforth now'scut down five maidens in succession. Yates, who was playing rather eagerly, got a nasty hit on the elbow from Sp'offorth. He was obliged to stop play for a few minutes, aud as it was close on two o'clock, the adjournment for lunch was made, the score' standing at 5 wickets tor 3S.

The game was re-started at£2o minutes to three. The ground was very sloppy, and the wicket was very much cut up. Yates played several balls very carefully, and then got a nice 2 to square leg off Spofforth. Kendall's next was too much for Carter, who allowed a straight one to pass his bat : 6 for 40. A Whitaker came in. Yates drew one of Spofforth's for 2, and was caught by A. Banuerman at mid-oft the next ball : 7 for 42. Gleeson, who came in next, was bowled by a Yorker from Spofforth's first ball, the stump being knocked half-a-^ozen yards : 8 for 42. A similar fate befel Whitaker from the first of Garrett's next : 9 for 42. Curtis was next in, and got a flukey one to leg, and then took a liberty with Blackham the following over, which was properly visited with punishment: 10 for 43. The chance of sav in «• the innings was now looking "dicky, especially as Blackham, the new comer, was caught for a duck's egg by Murdoch in the slips, and Gleeson directly after was clean bowled by the " wind fainrael."

(PER "STAR" CARRIER PIGEON.) 3.30 p.m. 12 for 43. Russell followed on, being faced at the other wicko.t by Cotton, who fell a victim to Garrett the very dext over. —13 for 43. Lawry comes in next. Spoffoth had now 4 wickets in 3 overs, and Garret tour in 4 overs. Russell now introduced a change by hitting Spofforth hard to the off for two. But it was no good, for Garrett sposlt Lawry's wicket with the first ball of his over—l 4 tor 45. Cameron only came to the wickets and went away again ; for Garrett knocked his off stump'down at the first attempt—ls for 45. Garrett's analysis now shews six wickets for 4 runs. 3.40. Buckland played an over of Garrett's, and then Russell was bowled: 16 for 46. Dacre joined Buckland, who got 2 to square leg, and a single to the long-stop. At 3.45 quite 1500 people were on the ground. The hopes of saving the innings have revived. Buckland has hit a good drive for 2. Spoilorth now slick bowls Dacre with a bailer : 17 for 53. AUSTRALIA WINS IN ONE INNINGS. 4.30 p.m. Nolan followed Dacre, and made two or three good hits. Buckland played very sceadily, and runs began to creep up. 59 had been reached when a stinger from Garrett did for Buckland, who had played well. 18 for 59. Philson stood only one tall, and was then bowled by Garrett. 19 for 59. "Whewcll followed, and after two overs Nolan was bowled by Garrett, and as a similar fate befell Lublin before he scored, tee innings was used up at 4 p.m. for 62. The following is the state of the score up to the latest advices from the field — AUCKLAND.—Fikst INNINGS. Glecson, b Kendall 0 Lankham. b Spofforth Q J. Wood, b Kendall o Swanson, lbw, b Kendall 9 Carter, c Blackham b Spofforth 0 Lynch, c Boyle b Spofforth 0 Yates. run out 1 A.. Wkitaker, c Bailey b Spofforth .. .. i Mumford, b Kendall 1 Robinson, b Spofforth 3 Curtis, b Spofforth 0 Grier3on, b Kendall 3 Cotton, cA. Bannerman. b Spofforth.. .. 8 Lawry, c Bailey b Spofforth 1 Cameron, run out 1 Buckland, c Gregory b Spofforth .. .. | Dacre, b Garrett 13 Russell, st Blackham b Garrett lo Nnlan. b Spofforth * W. Philson, b Spofforth 0 Lublin, b Spofforth 0 Whewell, not out 1 Extras 12 Total 85 BOWLING ANALYSIS. Overs, Balls. Runs. Mdns. Wkts. Kendall „ 27 112 22 16 5 Spofforth.. 37 149 42 13 13 Garrett ..10 40 9 6 1

AUSTRALIANS.—First Innings.

A. Bannerman, c. andb. Lynch .. .. 1 C. Bannerman. c. Nolan, b. Lynch .. .. 36 T. Horan, c. Wood, b. Lynch 12 Spofforth, b. Lynch 1 Boylo, c. Yates, b. Nolan .. .. ■.. .. 22 Murdock. c. Buckland, b. Lynch. .. ' .. 4 Gregory, b. Robinson 1-1 Garrett. c Nolan, b. Robinson 17 Blackham, ran out .. .. - 10 Baile5 r, not out 4-1 Kendall, c Lawry, b Buckland 3 Extras 9 . Total ..173 AUSTRALIAN.—Ist Innings. Bowling Analysis. Bowler No. balls Runs Wkts Mdg WsNob Lynch .. 236 67 5 27 1 0 Robinson .. 128 -*8 2 13 0 0 Buckland .. 38 21 1 2 0 0 Wood.. ..40 13 0 3 0 0 Nolan.. ~ 36 23 1 10 0 Lublin ..8 2 0 0 0 0 AUCKLAND.—2nd innings. Mumford, st Blackham, b Boyle .. .. 12 Robinson, b Spofforth 2 Wood, c Kendall, b Spofforth 16 Swanson, b Spoflorth 1 Carter, b Garrett - 0 Lynch, b Spofforth 2 Yates, cA. Bannerman, b Spofforth .. .. 4 Whitaker, b Garrett.. .. 0 Gleeson, b Spofforth...' 0 Lankham, c Murdock, b Garrett .. .. 0 Grierson, b Spofforth 0 Curtis, Bt Blackham, b Spofforth .. .. 1 Cotton, b Garrett .. ' „ .. .. 0 Russell, b Garrett 2 Lawry. b Garrett .. .. .. .. .. 0 Cameron, b Garrett .. .. .. .. .. 0 Dacre, b Spoffoi th 0 Buckland, b Garrett.. .. 10 Philson, b Garrett .. 0 Nolan, b Garrett .. .. ... .. .. 5 Whewell, not out — .. 0 Lublin, b Garrett .. 0 Extras 7 Total 62

AUCKLAND SAVING'S BANK.

Appended is the balance-sheet of the Auckland Sayings Bank for the year ending 21st December, 1577. It will be seen from the figures that, both in the general savings bank department and the penny bank, there has been a very large increase in the business of this useful and admirably managed institution : BALANCE-SHEET of the AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK, for the Year ending 31st December, 1877 :— d ■■«■•©*« ~ « ■* s s° 2 =« is s So o of co* rtS<a g* a:<§ ■■%■■ ■ oil m _J c 3 <° s a •1 I ° J:| •* : : St- c 3 filiall S <0 =8 P5 ~ " J^ . caoo i-t « -32 i-H H >-l ess s 1 m N . 3 i>: ■§.§ ' o» oo o Q .2 | ri *fl ft « I .|| . too t- -53^3—;_}!>» Q| 3 gg «^sg q.S . *-:" d n odti.o "go ° o C e3t— "i 3 « - - Hill lil 5... 3 q 5 a <i JL_L-f__ *' * *

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT.

-*O= CO «» rt § ' : 'J ' a C 3 O q O ■ t- • • cS o -E-8;.3 ' to § rill : | 1 | S gag a £ "* COSHOH O 5O <N I • ;; ; X O H I *J * « i ' =8 S S .8 . • 1.1 i" 3 1. : S| • °"3 fife *~ w** ** III:- Ills gsis S3 § o.- . - . c-i - " • * _

RESERVE FUND.

£ s. d. Amount at the credit of Reserve Fund on Ist January, 1877 .. 12,000 0 0 Amount carried from Profit and Loss Account, 31st December, 1877 1,000 0 0 Amount at the Credit of Reserve Fund, Ist January, 1878 .. .. £13,000 0 0 Richard Cameron, Manager. S. G. Rountrbe, Accountant. We hereby certify that we have compared the above Balance-sheet with the books of the bank, and find Dhe same correct. GmoRGE P. Pierce, \ J. M. SIIERA. f TrrßfPf* Thomas Macky, f iri-stecs- James Thomas Boylan, )

RIFLE MATCH.

ENGINEER V. ARTILLERY COM-. PANY. (PER "STAR" CARRIER PIGEON.) Rifle Range, 3.30 p.m. The rifle match between the Engineer and Victoria Companies, which has been on the tapis for a long time, commenced at two o'clock The weather was not good, rain" falling several times during the progress of the match. A breeze was blowing across the range, but in spite of this some very fair scores were made. % The firing was at 200, 400, and 500 yards ; five shots at each range. The Engineers used the Wedrum rifles, while the Artillery had carbines. The following are the scores at 200 yards range : — Engineers : Saundera, 18 ; White, 17; Searchfield, 16 ;[ McEvoy, 16 ; Mears, 16 ; Stirling, 16; Lee, 15 ; Partington, 15 ; Eady, 12; Shaw, 12 ; Bruce, 12; Allan, 11 ; total, 186. : Wooley, IS; Payne, 17; Allen, 1G; G. Priestly, 15 ;D. Priestly, 15; Ansell, 14; Norrio, 14|; Heighway, 13 ; Hendry, 10; H. Rose, 10; Heaps, 9; Anderson, 8. Total, 169 ; majority for Engineers at 200 yds., 17 points.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(PER. PRESS AGENCY/)

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. KEAPERS' AND BINDERS' CONTEST.

Another contest of reapers and binders took place at Kaiapoi, the award of prizes this time being by ballot, eacli farmer present, having a vote. The result was McCurmack'a machine took first prize, Mood's second, and Osbornc's third. This reverses' the decision of the judges at the Agricultural Society's trial. THE TELEPHONE.

"Very sncce&sful experiments willi tJiC telephone were made last night.

Beath and Co. estimate their loss at the late fire at £6,755 above insurances, which were £9,000. It is expected that a fine block of stone buildings will be erected on the site of the fire.

TJ.MARU, this clay.

COMMITTED FOR LARCENY.

At the R.M. Court, Hennessy, already sentenced to two years for forgery, was committed for trial at the District Court for stealing a pipe and half a bottle of wine. Another man, charged with re ceiving the said pipe, was also committed for tiial. RAILWAY IMPROVEMENTS. At the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce it was resolved to memorialise the Minister of Works to have the railway station here enlarged for the convenience of goods and passenger traffic, prior to the grain season. There will be a special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on the arrival of Sir George Grey, who will be requested to attend. The re-appoint, meut of Mr Ollivier as auditor has given satisfaction. MARKETS. New wheat, for immediate delivery, 3s 6d to 4s; new oats, dilto, 3s; barley, nominal; rye grass, 5s 6d to 6s 6d; potatoes, nominal; few transactions.

NAPIER, this day.

THE RAM FAIR.

The ram fair at Hastings was poorly attended, the weather being miserable. The competition was not so great as last year, and lower prices were taken. A large number were sold.

TAUHANGA, this day.

The "Bay of Plenty Times " urges the School Committees to vote against clergy men at the election of the Education Board.

LYTTELTON, this day.

SHIPS FOR LONDON.

Sailed : The Opawa, for London, with 40 passengers, and cargo of wool, wheat, and tallow, value £85,200. The Glenlora, with passengers and cargo, value £62,000, sails this afternoon.

WELLINGTON, this day.

PASSENGERS PER TARANAKI

The Taranaki left for Nelson and Auck land at midnight yesterday. Passengers : Mrs Evans and child, Messrs Williams and Kinniburgh.

WAIPAWA, this day.

Mr Ormond Addresses his Con stituents.

Mr Ormond addressed last night a large meeting of his constituents at Waipawa. He spoke at great length; his speech occupied over 2h hours. He had a good deal to say about his administration of waste lands while superintendent. He said he would refer to that subject at a meeting at Clive this evening. He began by refer ring to the circumstances under which lie took oflice, aud then went into the history of the means by which Sir George Grey snatched his present position and justified the action taken to drive him from it. He gave Sir George Grey credit for generalising the land fund, and shewed why the Atkinson Ministry could not have proposed it, and if they had would not have carried it, as many who now supported it would not have done so if proposed by the Atkinson Ministry. He dwelt strongly on Sir George Grey's insincerity, and on his conduct in respect to the Land Bill, for which, he said, Sir George .Grey would be called to account when the House meets. He spoke of Grey's waning popularity, because of his conduct in that and other instances, particularly in Proudfoot's case, which he characterised ac a suppression of justice. At the conclusion of his address, after answering two or three questions, he received an uauiinous vote of confidence.

DUNEDIIST, this day.

NEW UNIVERSITY.

The foundation stone of the new university was laid to-day by his Honor Judge Chap man. The ceremony was largely attended. Only about sixty exhibits will be sent to the Ballarat and Industrial Exhibition. Many of them not local industry. The Rev. Charles Clark is lecturing to packed houses, many are nightly turned away. He lectures to-morrow for the benefit of the Benevolent Institute.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

Fatal Pugilistic Encounter.

J. Havett and Henry Thomassen were fighting at Rakaia on Thursday last, when, after two or three rounds, Havett knocked Thommassen down, and the latter died shortly after. Havett is now under arrest.

WELLINGTON, this day.

COMMITTAL FOR FRAUDULENT BANKRUPTCY.

Donoghue and Pair, coach-builders, brought up some time ago, and charged with fraudulent bankruptcy, and remanded several times, were again brought up this morninr ', and both committed for trial. TELEPHONE EXPERIMENTS. About mid-day Dr Lemon experimented iv the presence of His Excellency the Gov ernor on a telephone manufactured at Duue- There were joined up eighty-six of cable, and thirty-two miles 4 and line, and the musical knot"'singing, speaking, and cooeying were of ctly heard. _________

EVENING STAR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1878



The value ot coke as a fuel, and as a means of economy of coal, is not appreciated sufficiently. A mixed fuel of coal and coke is invaluable for the ordinary purposes of heating, and still more for those cooking and raising steam, as it absorbs ;fie smoke or inflammable gases given off by coal during combustion, and renders the fire brighter,clearer, and hotter. This is much more apparent where our local coals are used; indeed, owing to the rapidity of burning, some of these threaten to go out of consumption altogether. Coke supplies exactly that which these coals lack—body and resistance. Every householder should buy coals and coke at the same time, aud, if convenient, mix them ; smaller bills and greater satisfaction will be the result The price of coke is advertised' elsewhere — Adv "1



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ANTED, tor the country, a good Female Servant; reference required.— Mrs. E. Isaacs, Eden Crescent. ANTED, a General Servant; must be a good cook and laundress; references required.—Mrs. Wyuyard. Grafton Road. ANTED, a Book-keeper; must un derstand double entry.—Apply, stating terms, &c, to Box 103, Post-office. WANTED, a first-class Boot Machinist. Jones & Co., High-street. ANTED, a General Store (doing a fair trade) and Dwelling-house in the country, with post-ottiee and some land pre ferred.— Address H.8.C., Star Office, Auckland. ANTED Known, that our Clearance Salo is now on, for a short time only. Dre33 Stuff-), worth lOd, 6d per 5 ard; splendid value at Bd, worth Is. Small balance of Bank rupt Stock at prices to clear. Boys Hats from 3d; Men's Hats from IOJd. —Note the address, and bo in time to secure the bargains: R. French, Upper Hobson-street. WANTED to Purchase (cheap) at Ep som. Mount Eden, or Mount Albert, 4 or 5 acres Volcanic Land, with 4 or 5-roomed House. State lowe?t price, and where situate, E.C.S., Star office. WANTED, an experienced Housemaid. —Mrs. Cosgrave Mount Eden. WANTED, an active young man used to the Butchering. R. D. Giles, City Market. VKTANTED Known, that D. Goldie is H prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood FeUocs, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Sec, &C. at the lowost markotprioo, at his Yards Cus ttni-liouse-ntreot. HITE Hats, weigh only 1\ ounces, good quality. Is; Elephants, containing scent, 6d; Spirit of Love, in funny bottles, 4d each; other Scent, id; large bottles Laven der Water, 9d; No. 4 to No. 12 Knit ting Cotton. 2s alb; Knitting Pins, 3d pair; Tacking Needles, 2d dozen; Ladies' Frilled Chemses, 3a; Ladies' Lisle Gloves, 4d; Men's Fancy Pearl Studs, 6d; Men's 6d Socks re duced to lid; Rack Ccmbs, 3d; very superior do., Gd; Rood Tooth Combs, 2d; only a few of the handsome Bows left at 9d ; Patent Leather Satchels reduced to Is; other Satchels, 9d; Large 2s Kits for Is; Hair Pads, Is; Violet Powder, Id a packet; Windsor Soap, 3 cakes for 4d; Fresh Lot of Handsome Gilt Brooches and Earrings, Cd to Is ; Shirt Buttons, 12 doz. for 6d; fresh lot of Boots and cheap lot of Flowers ; fresh lot of Toys, Id to 6d ; large China Dolls, Gd ; handsome Butter Coolers, Is 3d; Flour, lid; more of the splendid 2s Tea; superior Mixed Tea, 2s6d; full weight Sporm Candles, 10jd, &c, &c—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. _____ W~ ANTED to Sell (cheap), White and Gold Cups and Saucers, Is each; Com mon Cups and Saucers, 6d each, 5s 6d dozen ; Jugs, 3a Gd ; Set Hot-water Jugs, 63 Cd and 7s 6d; White and Gold Plates, 8d nnd lOd ; Basins, Is Gd; Cream Jugs, Is Gd ; Milk Jugs, 2s; Small Plates, 2£d; Large Plates, -Is 6d and 53 dozen ; Butter Dishe3, with metal lids. Is 3d ; Glass Butter Dishes from Is to 2s Gd; Vegetable Dishes from 5s Gd to fis fid pair ; Jiu-s and Basins. 7s pair; White Chambers, Is 2d aud Is Gd; Small Coloured Chambers. Is Gd ; House Boots, 4s Gd, ss, and 5s Gd; Children's Cheap Leather Boots; Tasmanian Superior Shell Necklaces only 12s to 15s each ; Roblej's Aerated Flour, Is Id packet.—ll. Watts. Pitt-street. WANTED, all connected with Private Boarding Houses, Restaurants, Hotels, Shipping. &c., &c., togiveROBLKY'S PATENT AKRATBD FLOUR one fair trial for Bread. Tea Cakes, Scones, Pancakes, Pastry. &c. It will bo 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 Invalids. Wholesale and Retnil Manufactory : Upper Lome-street, Auckland. \\^ ORKING MEN'S CLUB. The Committee have resolved to open the Club as soon us 100 Members are enrolled. In tending Members are reminded that by joining at once they will save Entrance Fee. Rules aud Cards of Membership—los., Cs., and 4s.—are now ready, and may be hud of Mr. G. W. Hkslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria-street; Mr. Cook, cornor of Albert and Wyndham-streets; Mr. C. Sandehs, Parnell; any member of Committee ; or of W. Lepink, Secretary. WANTED, an Improver.—J. W. Carr and Son, Boatbuilders, next Gas-works, and Custom-house-street. OR SALE, a Buggy, Horse, and Har ness.—Apply to T. J. Bainbridge, at Mr. G. Lendrum's Stables. LOST, at the Opera on Friday evening, a Half Mourning Waterproof Cloak.— Finder will be rewarded on leaving at tins office. O DRESSMAKERS and others.—Just Opened, a large assortment of Dress Buttons.—A. Lovett, Wellealey-street. OUBTLESS BAY, NEARJVIONGANUL FOR SALE OR LEASE, the Estate of Kau hoehoe, Doubtless Bay, the propertyaud former residence of Walter Brodie, Esq., comprising 917 acres 2 roods. Full particulars can "00 obtained on applica tion to THOS. WESTON, Vulcan Lane. jp?» It E W A R L\ About 100 pieces 9 x £ Kauri Boards, supposed to have been CARTED from Allotment No. 4, Breakwater, on Tuesday last. The above reward will be paid to any person who will give information that will lead to the conviction of tho person who took the Timber aWay- C. A. HARRIS. 9th February, 1878. nniTE Fortnightly Meeting of the JL Auckland Shipwrights' Protection Society will be held at the Albert-street Hall MONDAY, 11th, at half-past 7 p.m. All members are requested to attend. J. K. RAMSAY, Secretary. VI7" AITE MA TA LODGE OF V? INSTRUCTION. A LoJge of Instruction will bo held at the Masonic Hotel at 7.30 p.m. on Monday Evening, c rua|"y ign - ed) T cole, W,M. ■VTATIUNAL INDEPENDENT ORDER __! OF ODDFELLOWS. Loyal Auckland Pioneer Lodge, No. 934. In consequence of the large increase of members, it has been found necessary to remove to more suitable premises at the School room, Temperance Hall, Albert-street. The next Lodge Meeting will be held in the above room on MONDAY Evening next, February 11, at 7.30 prompt, when all members arc requested to attend. Business of importance to adopt rules.—Henky kafton, Secretary. f"~~TT~O BSON BAND. MOONLIGHT EXCURSION ON THE WAITK.MATA. N.S. Co.'s Takapuxa leaves the Queen-street Wharf at 7.30 p.m. TH UIiSDAY nest, February 14, 1878. Tickets- ONE SHILLING each; obtainable from Mr Callan, Queen-street ; Mr Flynn, Stationer, Wellesley-st>eet ; Mr Little, Thistle Hotel; or from any members of the Hobson U J. CHRISTOPHER. Secretary Hobson Band.



X»/j *>X —IMPROVED FARM of 200 acres ; about 80 acres in good grass, also 3 acres nt ■well established orchard, yielding cveral tons of fruit during tho season, 25 acres bush. House of 6 rooms, and outbuildings. Will be sold on easy terms.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-strcet. fiOQ X —FOR SALE, Farm of 156 acres, o^/WOI*'. partly improved, 50 acres bush, HOU8 0. of 3 rooms, .&c, 20 miles from Auckland. _S. Vaile. Land Agent. Shortland-street. Oil SALE, ag'J-arge Allotment in Chapel-street.—Samuel Cochrane & Son. fi 1 i\ to £1000 LENT, on Building Society cwXvF principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negqtiatgd I __ ~t Q1 ACHE FARM, 17 miles from I 9fi_ Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in urass and crops, comfortable house of four urns, plenty of wood and water; large run ad r ning. Price, £270. —S. , Lwii Agent, " Sri o f*A Xftt —EXCELLENT Villa Cottage of 5 c^ttO'lr. rooms, linished in a superior style, with the freehold allotment, containing nearly an acre, fenced, drained, and fully planted with fruit and ornamental trees.—S. Vai'e, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SALE, in Symonds-strcet. a large Dwelling-house, with freehold allotment, 06 x 330 feet. Price, fiioO. Terms very easy.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street. nnO LET, in Newton Road, a House of JL four rooms and shop with fixtures, having side entrance.—Mr Brock, Newton Road. rinO LET. Shop and comfortable Dwelling- JL house, Wakefield-street. Rent low.— Apply to Mr. Culpan, en the premises. TSld LET, in good condition, 5-roomed E Cottage in Union-street, having two fire places, garden,'and good well of water; rent moderate.—Apply Robert Burns Hotel. __»»»,ffc —NEW House and Large Allotment T&Oir. i"or Sale near Wellington-street, for £200. Deposit, £30 ; balance as agreed.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. ""\7~ACHT for Sale.—The Contrabancliere, ¥ 10 tons, beautifully fitted out, will b« sold very cheap, owner leaving the Colony ; also a very large Open Pleasure Boat, cayaLlc o£ carrying 40 persons. —W. P. Featherstuae, Noiiii Shore. "T^fORTH SHORE.—For Sale, a bargain, 131 that beautifully-situated aad well-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. _?»J/f 4\ —HOUSE of 6 rooms, wash-house Z&& _:vr. with copper, coal-hole, range,&c good well, allotment 66 x 1086, fenced and planted, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. £*4)QA —21 ACRES GOOD LAND, 7 acres lVt/J/V. in grass and crops, 1 acre orchard and garden, all fenced, plenty of water, House of 6 rooms, good dairy. 20 acres adjoining, on which there is a small Dwelling-house and out buildings ; can be had at a low price ; close to the Railway Station.—S. Vaile, Land Agent. Shortand-street. TPONSONBY.— For Sale or to Let, very B Comfortable Villa Residence, quite new; splendid view of harbour. Easy terms if sold. —C. Williamson, Vulcan Line. JL?QP£A —THREE acres Land (volcanic) at at'OOvF. Mount Eden, and -1-roomed House, for Sale ; partly cleared, fenced, garden, &c. —C. Williamson, Estate Agert, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a Corner Shop and 5-roomed House, good yard, well, &c.; rent low.— For address apply Mrs. Mclndoe, Karangahape Road, Newton. TWO Good Rooms to Let, with fireplace. —Apply this office. \TT ANTED X N O WN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY" ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Loan Ofiice, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Piivate Entrance down right-of way. Gtßand Show OF SUMMER COSTUMES. A. LINABURY & CO. HAVK JUST OPENED UP A Q/» /COSTUMES', Comprising— BLACK SILK COSTUMES COLOURED SILK COSTUMES JAPANESE SILK COSTUMES HOLLAND COSTUMES FRENCH BATISTE COSTUMES BRAIDED PIQUE COSTUMES FRENCH PRINT COSTUMES CAMBRIC COSTUMES BLACK SILK SKIRTS, with Body Pieces COLOURED SILK SKIRTS, with Bod Pieces HANDSOME BRAIDED LINKN COS TUMES and SKIRTS, with Body Pieces to matcb. The above GOODS were purchased at a Heavy Discount off English Invoice, and will be offered to the Public at ENGLISH COST. Inspection Invited. A T INABURY & f^O., 201-& 206, QUEKN-STREET, Auckland. r^ c o. x> o. y d, Desires to inform his Customers and the Public that in order to facilitate business, he HAS OPENED A SALE AND SAMPLE YARD IN FORT-STREET, Adioining his Residence and immediately opposite Captain Daldy's new buildings, where he will keep a supply of his well-known Goods for immediate wants; also samples of all Goods now produced at his MANUFACTORY, NEWTON, Including every description of Drain Pipes, Sanitary Appliances, Flower Pots, Fire Bricks, Fire Clay, Bricks, Lime, and his new Preparation of Puzzoi.ana and Hydraulic Lime Compound. The mixture can be supplied in casks or bags ready for use ; or the Prepared Puzzolana (Ground Scoria Ash) can be supplied without admixture. An Inspection Invited. Customers will be shewn every attention, and their orders have prompt despatch. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN PRICES. List on application or by post. N I T E D INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. Policy-holders are reminded that no Claims are recognised or recoverable if tho 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, Februai-y 6, 1878. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. The Undersigned h>;s removed his Office from the Railway Wharf to No. 7, QUEEN-STREET (above Mr. Gilfillan's), where all communica tions in reference to the Barges ' Lake _rie' 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. OA R D OF. EDUCATION . ELECTION. The following Circular h:is been sent to the Chairmen of the School Committees :— " February Btft, 1878. "Sir, —The adjourned Conference of School Committees, to consider the Klectjon of the Education Board of the Auckland District, will be held, in the Weiiesloy-street School, on FRI DAY EVENING next, tho 15th instant, at 7.30. "The attendance of your Committee is re spectfully requested. "J. HERBERT BURNS, " Chairman." UCKLAND DIOCESAN SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION. A Special Meeting of the General Committee (Clergymen and Superintendents of Associated .-ici'nfifk will baha.d tit ?3. fau/s Parsonage on MOiN__Y next, iiiii moUnt, ati.bO p.m. Important business. CHAS. M. NELSON, Hon. Sec



T¥T ESLEYAN CHUECHE TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET.—Morning, 11, Rev. J.N. Buttle; Evening, 6.30, Rev. W. Kirk. PARNELL.—Morning, 11, Hey. W.J.Williams; Evening. 6.30, Rev. H. H. Lawry. GRAFION ROAD.— Morning, 11, Rev. W. Kirk; Evening, 6.30. Rev. W. J. Williams. UNION-STREET.— Morning, 11, Mr. Beaumont; Evening. 6.30, Mr. Burton. PONSONBY.—Morning". 11, Rev. H. H. La\Try; Evening, 6.30, Rev. J. N. Buttle. NEW NORTH ROAD. — Afternoon, 2.30, Rev. J. Whewell; Evening-, 6.30, Mr. Martin. NORTH SHORE.—Morning, 11, Mr. Martin; Evening. G. 30, Mr. Jessop. MOUNT EDEN.—Morning, 11, Mr. Rosser. CJT. STEPHEN'S " PRESBYTERIAN !O CHURCH, Fonsonby Hall.—Divine Service willba conducted To-morrow- Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30., by 1-tev. Mr. Runciman. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets. —Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11, Rev. Mr. Taylor; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. Mr. Lockwood. NIT ED EVANGELISTIC COMMITTEE. NOONDAY PRAYER MEETING, tit the V.M.C.A. Rooms, every MONDAY, 12 to 1. Monday, 12th, Rev. A. W. Webb will preside. mHEATRE ROY AL. —Sunday Evening JL Sei vices (under the conduct of th« Young Men's Christian Association), February 10,1878. Doors open at 7.30: Service to begin at 8, and close at 9 t).m. All are invited. Seats free. LORNE- STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, BA., Sunday, February 10.—Morning: "All Men Sinners." Evening: " Popular prejudice ayainst right doing, in favour of wrong doing." PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services:— To-morrow —Morning, at 11. and Eveninpr, at 6.30. Rev. B. J. Westbrookc. Evening—A Tem perance Sermon. Subject: "A Successful Total Abstinence Society nearly twenty-five Centuries ago." CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Beres \_y ford-street.—Sunday Services, Feb. 12.— Conducted by Rev. J. Robertson, M.A.. Sub iects :—Morning at 11, "A practical application of the knowledge of God's power." Evening at 6.30, " A Conscience void of offence." RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services: — Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, Rev. D. Duttin, F.R.A.S. Subject: Evening, "Christ, the Way." rjn O B U I L D E R S. TENDERS will be received until Noon of the lith instant, for the Erection of Office Fittings, Queen-street. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. O B U ! L D E R S. TENDERS ■will be received until Noon of the 16th instant, for the Erection of a Church at Parengarenga, North Cape. R. KEALS & SON, .Architects. m O R U~~I L D F, R S. TENDERS will be received until Noon of the 19th instant, for the Erection of a Villa Resi dence at Ponsonby. R. KEALS & SON. Architects. TENDERS FOR BOOTS FOR FIRE BRIGADE. Town Clerk's Office, Feb. 9,1878. The City Council will receive Tenders for above, in terms of Specifications at this office, until 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, 13th inst. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorser), "Tender for Boots." P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. _ mO BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received up to Noon on SATURDAY, the 23rd instant, for Alterations and Additions to the Bank Premises of the Bank of New Zea'and, at Napier. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. ]ftX O T I C * . E, A Meeting of Market Gardeners and Green grocers will take place on WEDNESDAY Night, at 7 o'clock, at the Newmarket Hotel, to take into consideration the present stagnation in the Vegetable Trade, and how to lemedy the same. Onehunga growers are desired to attend. rp O M A T O E S. ONE TON AT 2d. PER POUND. SST MUST BE SOLD TO-NIGHT. EOBERT BREWIN, Auckland Fruit and Seed Depot. DDFELLOWS' HALL, COOK-STREET. The Quadrille Assembly will, until farther notice, be held in the above Hall every alternate Wednesday, instead of Monthly as heretofore, commeiicing on Wednesday next, the 13tb. February. Dancing at 8.30 p.m. sharp. _ W. T. DONALD, M.C. "TpLOUR! WLOU Bl Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGill, Hassell, J. T. Evans and Co In sacks, 50s and 100s. B. TONICS & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. S3" The best brand in the market. Wholesale Agents- -B. TOMKS & CO, Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO TEAKS, Chops, Sausages, Pork, Legs of Mutton, Roast Beef, all at 4d per lb., for cash only.—A. Dornwell. LOST, from Wynyard House, a Light Tan or Fawn-coloured Irish Setter Pup, about three months old, on Wednesday night, the 6th February.—Any person bringing the same to the owner, Mr. William Shera, will be rewarded. __^ FOUND, a Gold Med.il, presented to Private W. Henderson by the Quebec Rifle Association.—Owner please call at this office. ONE POUND REWARD.—Lost, a Grey Parrot, with red tail.—Anyone re turning the same to Mrs. T. Morrin, Burrwood, Remuera, will receive the above reward. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of Coke is now 20s per ton, at tha Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with os per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 6J bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. _____■— TJ G. JEFFERY, DECEASED. All persons having Claims against the late Mr. R. G. Jeffery, of Onehunga, deceased, are requested to send them to RUSSELL & DEVORE, Solicitors to the Executrix. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COM PANY (LIMITED). N O T I C E. Time for receiving Tenders for Sinking a Shaft at the Mines, Kawa Kawa, is Extended to i p.m. ou TUESDAY, 12th instant. By order, HENRY GILFILLAN, JUN., Acting Secretary- No. I<>, Insurance Buildings, February 9, 1878. N ° ---1 c X Persons desirous of nominating relatives or friends in Great Britain for Passages to New Zealand, are informed that the Monthly List will be closed on 20th. instant. Nominated Immigrants on arrival in the Colony may join their friends immediately after inspection, and will not be required to go into depot. Any person nominating a friend residing out of the United Kingdom must make arrange ments for joining the ship at the port of em barkation. Full particulars and forms can bo obtained from this office. EDWATFD L. OirtfWN. iiij.Uilg.La.Uuil U*u.k.uT. Immigration Office, JK— . Auckland, Bth February. 1878.