TELEGRAPHIC.

RUSSELL,

(From Onr Oavii Correspondent)

TAURANGA, this day.

"SIR GILBERT LEIGH."

The "Bay of Plenty Times" cuts up "Sir Gilbert Leigh" in a slashing review, and con eludes by advising Mr Rees, the author, to stick to his profession. SULPHUR WORKS.

Mr J. A. Wilson has finally decided to erect the White Island sulphur refining manufactory, at Taurauga.

this day.

SHIPPING. Sailed: Fawn, Golden Isle, fepithm Mariner, and Be ward. Arrived : Ruby.

GRAHAMSTOWN,

this day.

Kendall and party, CroAvn Princess tribute, crushed 12 tons for the splendid yield of 103 ounces gold The Little Lizzie, Vine, tributer, got 19 ozs from 2 loads and 6 lbs stone. NATIVE LAND PURCHASES.

J. W. Preece, Government land agent, is here, engaged in investigating the land purchases of the Thames. He has estab lished offices in the Native Department, Shortland, and will arrange for a sitting of the Lands Court.

Mr Mackay Avill arrive in a few days and assist Mr Preece in the Avork.

Price Bros, have shipped a large engine this morning for the saAvmill at Russell.

RICE SPECIMENS,

The Nonpareil made a haul of rich specimens to-day, Avhich excited consider able attention.

CAMBRIDGE, this day.

THE MOONLIGHT SURVEY.

Full particulars of the raid made by 82 armed Tuhourangi upon a party of surveyors are to hand. Rangiaho, the block of land being surveyed, belongs to Ngati tuare and Ngatikea, the Tuhourangi hav ing no claim Avhatever. There is no Gov ernment lien on the block; as for the survey being carried on by moonlight such an idea niU3t have originated (at the full of the moon) in the fertile brain of the editor of your contemporary. Instead of being pounced on Avhilst surveying by moonlight, the baggage aud packhorses of party Avere seized on the Queen's higliAYay, Avhilst on their Avay to Horohoro Kihipana's settle hient. Had not ev*erything been re turned, there Avould have been a Avarrant issued for the redoubtable Te Keepa, on a charge of highway robbery, the Tahou rangi are Avell-known as the most insolent, greedy, and turbulent tribe in the island. The feeling among the natives is entirely in favour of Kipihana and the Ngatituaro, and the dissatisfaction spoken of so freely in the papers is on account of the non-completion of the survey. It is high time that the public should be made acquainted AA'ith the real facts of this case.

The Presbyterian concert last night Avas a great success. RECEPTION OF THE GOVERNOR.

It is expected that a large concourse of natives Avill meet the Governor ou Tuesday next. Great preparations are being made. The Armed Constabulary are called in from the road parties.

COROMANDEL, this day.

FUNERAL OF MR HENRY GRAHAM.

The funeral of Mr Henry Graham took place to-day, and Avas attended by almost every citizen in Coromandel. The deceased gentleman Avas one of the oldest settlers, aud had endeared himself to the community generally, avlio deeply regret his loss. WHANGAPOUA.

The Kate McGregor, Atlantic, Mary, Fannie, Telegraph, Lizzie, Gipsy, and Dream, are all loading AA'ith timber. I understand the Corbey claim is being put into a company.

[press agency.]

PORT CHALMERS,

this day

Sailed : New Zealand Shipping Com pany's ship Piako, Avith 43 passengers, and the folloAving cargo for London : - 3,889 hales avool, 13 bales skins, 2 bales rags, 130 tons ftouiy'2oo tons manganese ore, 65 tons oil, 13 casks pelts, 2 casks skins, 37 casks talloAV, one case ambergris, 5 tons sundries, 10,801 ozs gold. Value, £131,934.

GISBORNE, this day.

THE CENSUS.

The census returns are now completed, and sheAv the population of Cook County to be, exclusive of natives, 2,955. Of the native population, over 600 are registered as voters. The agricultural statistics sheAV in Cook County about 80,000 acres under crop and soAvn in grasses.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day,

HARBOUR WORKS,

The Lyttelton Harbour Board unani mously decided not to undertake any pro rata share of the expense of Sir John CoodeV, visit to NeAV Zealand as suggested by the Government. The Board do not think it necessary to consult Sir John Coode resriect ing the Harbour Works. 1

WELLINGTON, this day,

ARRIVAL OF A LONDON SHIP.

.Arrived : Lanarkshire from London, 103 days out, with a full cargo. BLENHEIM, this day. NEW GOLD DISCOVERY.

The OAvn correspondent of the " Ex press" telegraphs from Havelock, that considerable excitement is manifested there over the opening of a neAV terrace at Wakamarina. The prospectors obtained an ounce to the tub of seiving. The ground is deep. Another Aveek will be required be fore it is properly tested.

THE SALSBURY TROUBADOURS.— "PATCHWORK."

On Monday, next the Sals bury Troubadours win make their boAVS before an Auckland audience for the first time in a kind of olla podrida called " PatchAVork," which is described as folloAvs :— " Patchwork " is an extravaganza in the general sense of the term—like Topsy, it "growed "sure—while its lack of motive or pretension is the most enjoyable thing about it. The plot is as folloAvs :—A wealthy gentleman indulges an eccentricity by giving a private masquerade, and Avhile the guests are at supper, the servants of the house appropriate the dresses used on the occasion, dress themselves according to their several fancies, and proceed to act, sing and dance as their inclinations suggest. The Melbourne "Argus" of September 24th says: The most ourrageous night-mare never produced to the disordered sensorium illusions more absurd and inconsequent than are hero shown as realities. While all the players show a great aptitude in the creation of purely nonsensical fun. They also display special talents Avhich are effective in diverse branches of theatrical business. The Melbourne " Telegraph " also remarks : The fun is fast and furious, and Avhen it is at an end there is the pleasant feeling that not one single phase of the entire perfor mance could offend the most fastidious. It is refined, clever, and ucav, and the expressive term " Chic " may be used in connection with the assumptions of all the ladies and gentlemen. The music is incidental, and so deftly arranged to fit like mosaic into " Patchwork."

CLIFFORD'S VIEWS OF LONDON.

The views of London, westward, including the Parks, monuments, gardens, palaces, National gallery, Charing Cross, Nell GWynne's resting place in St. Martin's. Nelson's column, and every spot of national interest, were exhibited last night by Mr Clifford in the Albert Hall, to *ac delight of a goodly auditory. The inter jpeaiate section of the entertainment comprised a series of statuary and busts, and the comic SJfwry of Sambo and the elephant. Kew jra-aens were also introduced with his beautiful conservatories, waters, temples, and the famous itaiii 680 PaS°da. Kew Gardens is a.history in "wi-ir, and teeming with royal and literary Ann?. 0™8, "We notice that the proprietor will -SmTv.. close his entertainments this evening J" l» ttisadmitable series o( the River Thames tSHL "8 sylvan source, through some of the nZ. !*•oi English scenery, and the metropolis, owarda the German ocean.

THE AUTUMN RACES.

THE following are the entries for the princi pal events of the Easter race meeting : — EASTER HANDICAP. Messrs Gillespie and Bolton's eh c Mufti, 3 years Mr B Perkin's br m Pungawerewere, 5 years Mr B. Perkin's b f Xantippe, 3 years Mr W. Walter's br c Izaak Walton, 5 years Mr W. Walters' blk c Hippocampus, 4 years Mr W. H. George's b h Resolution, 5 years Mr J. Hunt's b g Yatapa, 4 years Mr J. Thorpe's b g Magician, aged Mr M. Kdgar's b g The Don, aged Mr J. Leonard's g f Worm Mr J. D. Hay ward's b h Lara Mr J. H. Haywarrt's Kakapo Mr J. Buckland's br m Queen Mab Mr O. McGee's g m Elsa Mr O. McGee's br m Luna AUTUMN HANDICAP. Messrs Gillespie and Bolton's eh c Mufti, 3 years Mr E. Perkins' b m Punga were were, 5 years Mr E. Perkins' b f Xantippe, 3 years Mr W. Walters' br c Izaak Walton, 5 years Mr W. Walters' Venus Transit, 3 years Mr W. H. George's b h Resolution, 5 years Mr J. Thorpe's blk g Magician, aged Mr M. Edgar's b g The Don, aged Mr J. Leonard's Worm Mr D. Munro's b g Nimrod, late Chanticleer Mr J. D. Haywood's b h Lara Mr J. D. Haywood's Kakapo Mr W. S. Buckland's br m Queen Mab Mr O. C. McGee's g m Elsa Mr O. C. McGee's br m Luna

AUTUMN HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE. Mr J. G. Rutherford's eh g Sportsman, 6 years Mr J. Thorpe's b g Whitefoot, aged Mr T. Paton's b ni Fanny, aged Mr J. Buckland's eh g Butcher Boy, aged Mr R. Kirkwoods eh g Loafer, aged Mr S. Morrin's eh g Bon Juan, aged Mr O. McGee's b in Perfume, aged

HOW HE FILLED UP THE CENSUS PAPER.

[By Constable X,]

Quiou lakitani thacka no venacka sa kitaki onquo. —Thakambau's advice to his son. I should like to meet the man who drafted those Census Papers. To perpetrate a vile pun, they are the most " incensuble " Papers I ever came across. On Sunday night a friend of mine had to fill in one of the forms. He had a wife, six children, a man in possession, a servant, and a visitor, staying in the house. The first question to answer is, —'* The name of the head of th' household." Here was a poser for poor Muggins. He put his own name down in the first column, when Mrs Muggins caught sight of it. Then there whs trouble in the house of Muggins-

"What right have you to call yourself head of the household?" says Mrs M., and she reached for a flat iron.

Poor Muggins feebly replied, I thought I was the boss." The agonising look on his face Avas too much for Mrs M., so she relented and allowed the old man to be the head of tho household, only so far as complying with the Act Avas concerned. Then the next barney Avas over Mrs M's age. Muggins put it doAvn at 65, just at a rough gues3, but when Mrs M. saw this she played cheerfully Avith a broom handle, and then Muggins altered the figures to 30. There was no difficulty as to where she Avas born, and as to the. religious denomination, he put her down as a "Free thinker,"—very free some times. The old lady read this as a " free drinke* " and she gave the old man an awful rise under the left ear Avith a rolling pin. Then poor Muggins regretted that he had not learnt to write pro perly. There was not much trouble over tho children, except that Muggins got his eye gouged over the age of the twins. The old lady would have it that Tommy was the elder, Avhile the father was certain that Billy was at'least ten minutes the senior of the brace. But the greatest difficulty was over the bumbailiff. What relation was he to the head of the house hold? Mrs Muggins empalhically declared that he Avas no man at all, and should not be entered on tho " Sinsus." Muggins pere said they must comply Avith the Act, so the bailiff Avas entered as " a friend of the family." As to his age, they spited him byputtingit downat"Boif aminute," and when it came to where born, Mrs Muggins insisted on tho old man entering "In gaol.' Altogether.tbe filling in of that Census Paper was amusing in the extreme. —[Snyder.]

"Well, darling,

WADE RACES.

Maiden Plate, of 7 soys. ; one mile and a-half. Scott's Kakapoa 1 T. Kelly's Sir George 2 Mr Moore's Miss Scrutton 3 Settler Stakes, of 10 soys.; one mile and-a-half. M. Kelly's, juni., Eudora 1 Scott's Napa Napa .. 2 R. Wilson's Hard Hitter, 3 ; T. Kelly's Sir George, 4 ; and Mr Dibble's Range, 5. Wade Cup, of 12 soys.; one mile and-a -half. Dibble's Little Nell 1 Hori Wynyard's Blood / 2 George's Kaipara, 3 ; Scott's Kakapoa, 4 ; aud Marsh's Miss Ida, 5. - -.-j Hadicap Hurdle Race, of 15 soys.; over . six flights of hurdles three feet six high. Dibble's Little Nell 1 M. Kelly's Yosemite 2 T. Kelly's Kaipara, 3 ; Vaughan's Black Jack, 4 ; Hemera's Charlie, 5 ; and George's By Golly, 6. Pony Race, of 6 soys.; one mile. Dibble's Little Nell 1 Fori Wynyard's Blood 2 Scot'ts Napa Napa, 3 ; Marsh's Joe, 4 ; and Lord's Cinderella, 5. Consolation Race, of 6 soys.; one mile and-a-half. F. Quick's, jun., Tommy Dodd George's Kaipara ... Henry's OreAva

GOOD TEMPLARS & WORKING MEN'S CLUBS.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star). Sik I notice iv your issue of last evening that a person styling him-self a Good Tem plar'; As applied to you for information, as to Avether A Good Templar can join the Working Men's Club, or Not. Sir—A Good Templar, AYOuld know that it Avould be in consistant to join the above club in which he Avould be a share-holder, and receive a Dividend or Bonus, as the Club succeed'd After having promised, Not to Make Buy, Sell. Use, Furnish or Cause to be Furnished to Others any apiritous or Malt liquer Wine or Sider and that in all honourable Avay's to discountenance their use in the Comunity, The above is a good reason why aG T. cannot join the above club. If my Brother is a worshiper of prominent persons, I would inform him that A Good Templar. Can Think for Him-self with out the aid of His Excellency the Governor and other prominent Speaker's, And He may Depend that all G.T. Avill Discountenance the Working Men's Club as long as in toxecating Liquor's are sold there Sir if you will insert this for the information of your Corraspondent You Avill greatly oblige Your's

Truely J T B Dines. GT, under R.W.G.L, of the World

CRICKET.

THIS AFTERNOON,

BANKS V. LAW,

A VERY interesting cricket match is being played in the Domain this afternoon, be tween the Law and the Banks. The legal team is captained by Mr T. Russell, and the bankers by Mr Burton, of the Colonial Bank. Drags started from the corner of Shortland street, at 12.30 a.m., to convey players and lookers-on to the ground. Play commenced at 1 o'clock. The state of the game as we go to press, is as folloAvs : — The Banks Avon the toss, and sent in the Law. The City Band, under Mr Impey, discoursed sweet music. THE LAW.—lst Innings. J. Nolan, b Paul 9 T. Whe well, b Bank.. .. ..0 H. Walker, b Tonks 9 A. Whitaker. b Paul.. .. .. 8 J, Russell, b Paul 9 S. Jackson, b Paul .. .. .. 0 E.S. Dufaur i S. Hesketh 8 W. Connell 8 J. M. Alexander, b Paul .. 0 E. Hesketh • 0. Extras .. .. ..7 Total ..63 OTAHUHU V. CARLTON. . Otahuhu Avent in first, but only mado 16 in the Ist innings.

ELECTORS, LOOK TO YOUR VOTES.

We would again remind the householders Avho are entitled to vote, but are not yet on the roll, or those who have shifted into other electoral districts, that this is the last month during which applications to be placed on the roll can be received. Forms of registration may be obtained at this office. . -——»

THE "BELL-TOPPERS" AT MAHU RANGI.

Auckland v. Mahurangi,

_ ON arriving alongside the Lily I found most of the " Belltopper" team already there, and a feAV minutes afterwards the ropes were cast oft", and aAvay Aye Avent. Chaff Avas throAvn broadcast, and some of the remarks Avere anything but complimentary to the various members who wore the regalia of our order. Our band having had no practice the, members Avere called for- Avard, and two antiquated music-stools produced. The tuning of the instruments caused some trouble ; in fact, the difficulty Avas never quite got over, as no tAvo could possibly be got to go in the same key. Penny Avhistles predominated in numbers, but, I think, the tambo and triangle knocked everything else "kite high" for effect. As Aye passed the Takapuna out on a fishing excursion, of course we ran up our signal, consisting of somebody's luggage; upon AA'hich an irate old sailor Avanted° to knoAV Avhether Aye Avere going to take charge of the adjective ship altogether ; and at one time it looked very like it. Some of the quieter "B.T's." made them selves lounges, but the irrepressibles, headed by Jim, did not believe in quiet ness : so a series of scrimmages Avere formed, the performance Avindiug up with a grand tug of Avar; but as both sides made their end fast round a belaying pin, the result Avas a tie. AsAve approached Waiwera, the question arose as to Avhether Aye could go ashore, but Aye found Aye should not have time—much to our dissappointment, as Aye Avere very hungry'; and, sad to relate, the Lily carried no stores, that is, as far as Aye could find out, except a water-barrel, and about a Jib of steak hung high, AAinch looked tender but not tempting. As the second boat left the ship, some unkind per son rang the Waiwera dinner-bell, just to annoy us, guessing how hungry avc were. HoAvever, Aye sent our crack oarsman in the last boat Avhich took the passengers ashore. On his return he triumphantly produced a bottle of—Avell, not water—aud as he handed Jimmy H. (the invader's out) over the side, eager hands almost said "let me catch thee." The heartfelt thanks of the team to the passenger who sent off that bottle ! The Professor got his artillery to work to bombard the hotel, in the sliapeof a rocket, which was a beauty ; this caused the in mates to come outside expecting another, but avc decided not to give them any more as they had rung that dinner-bell. We soon reached the mouth of the river, and very pretty it looked by moonlight,; the sombre hills on eacn side forming dark shadoAvs stretching far out into the river, Avliich was as calm as a mill pond, except the ripple made by the steamer ; on the right bank a . bush fire Avas burning, the reflections on the water blending with the moon beams had a peculiar but pretty effect. As Aye neared the shallows, tAvo poles were in requisition for sounding, cleverely handled by the pro fessor and our champion oarsmen, avlio ' understands all about boats ; and their fre quent shouts of " shoaling fust" caused us to feel less sure of our supper ; at length : the Lily struck, but she Avas poled off by ! the united efforts of the irate sailor, and another pair of sharp eyes picked up the kerosine tin Avhich marks the channel, and amid the " bravos," etc., of the B.T.'s. we ' floated in deep Avater again. At the next shalloAVS Aye scraped the bank tAvice, but the Lily got over it Avith a grunt. As Aye sighted the township the Professor avus in requisition Avith his rockets, also .he cornet, ' to let them know Aye Avere coming ; the rockets behaved themselves admirably, one being particularly good, after the style of fiery serpents. There was not enough ' Avater to get up to the landing place in our i craft, so Aye croAvdecl into two small boats. I found myself Avith the cornet, our coniedy man, and others. The skipper of our large i dingy received great applause for his rendering of the song "A starry night for a ramble," as he pulled up the river. A generel stampede Avas made to the i WarkAvorth Hotel, all clamouring at once for beds. The long-wished-for tea at length appeared, and with it a young lady, lately ' from Hibernia, avlio rejoices in the name ' of Bridget. It Avas Bridget here,' and i Bridget there. I think if ever I saAV a general servant Bridget is one. She had rather a lively time of it among the Irrepressibles. One of tho most youthful made violent love to her; but she coolly said, " Ah, don't be botherin' me ; I hav'nt | time to talk to little boys." On Sunday morning several of the team Avent to choir practice, and assisted the choir at afternoon service. The Poet and Jim procured a couple of fine steeds, to ride to Waiwera. They arrived after all sons of adventures. Jim got back, but the Poet has not been ' seen since. In the morning most of us had a dip in the river, and proceeded to what is called a cricket ground. Tavo places for < Avickets had been, prepared, aud played rather better on the Avhole than they looked. The fielding ground was a caution, ti-tree sticks and cart-ruts almost knee- i deep. HoAvever, Aye Avon the toss and Avent ' in, the chief features being King Alfred's sensation hits ; his 13 certainly might be classed under the titlo of tall hitting. Billy stuck his bat in the road of the straight ones, and scraped together 19, Dan getting 11 ; all out for 61. The ', sixteen of Mahurangi Avere slaughtered for 42, principally by Dan, who every noAV and ' theu favoured themj Avith a fast one, which , usually caused a in timber. Our second innings Avas rather more lively— Dan's 32, and Billy's 17 beinii; particularly , so. The irrepressible Harry came off this time, hitting one ball right up to the tent. Our oarsman also pulled away manfully, ; and ran for everything ; the last Belltopper ! fell for 102. Tlife home team began batting, ; and leather hunting was the order of the ; day, little Mum going on Avith his peculiars; ' but it Avasnnt his day out, so the venerable Bird handled the leather. The oarsman relieved Billy, but the change Avas not effected till Harry put in a turn ; then Avith his next ball but one he got another Avicket; time Avas then called. An en joyable SAvim, followed by dinner, then to hall, where Aye had a jolly dance, inter spersed by two or three songs and a grand display of fire.vorks by the Professor and his attendants. The steamer left at about 3 a.m., arriving here at half-past nine. B.T.

E\ ;;XI¥G-STAH SATURDAY, _ MAIICH,■#3.



The Rev. Father Walter McDonald acknoAA'ledges Avith many thanks receipt of £7 12s 6d from Michael Shea, Es .., North Shore, towards the enlargement of St. Mary's Orphanage, Ponsonby.



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ANTED, a respectable Boy as ap prentice to the Improved Portable Oven and Wrought-iron Range-making, at Herbert H. Smith's Iron Works, Durham-street West. ANTED, for a River Steamer, a good Clean Cook.—Apply at 10 a.m. Monday, at Mr C-.llan,Bootmaker, Queen-street. ANTEDTCook and Housemaid (both for same piivate family), Hotel General Servants, Housemaids and Female Cooks (town and country). Boys to milk, Female Servants (piivate families, town and country). Hotel Man Cook, Farm Couple, Men to milk and garden, Men to plough and milk.— Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street, opp.sito Army and Navy Hotel. WANTED, Families to know that a fine display of Choice Meat of all des criptions can be seen on Friday Night at G HULME, opposite City Market. Turkoys, Fowls, and Sucking Pigs, Prime Ox, Beef, Mutton,. Dairy-fed Pork and Veal, Lamb, Saddles and Haunches of Mutton, Superior Pork, Beef, and German Sausage, Watling's Pork Pies, good sound Corned Beef, in kegs from 501bs to 3001bs, and in small or large quantities, at the Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-street. WH. DAMPIER • has the following Bargains:—Chil dren's Black Cloth Jackets, 2s Gd; Tape, different Avidths, 6d a dozen ; another lot of those hand some bottles of good Scent, Id ; Ribbon Velvet, 18yds in apiece, No. 12, ls ; No. 30, ls9d; No. 10, 2s : No. 50, 2s 6d ; No. 100. 4s Gd ; handsome good Hair Brushes, ls 3d; good Elastic, 36yds, for Is; handsome Black and Gilt Brooches and Earrings, 6d; Ladies' White Stockings, Gd; handsome large Vases, 6d the pair; Sewing Silk, two skeins for Id; reels of do, 2d; hand some White Necklaces, ls ; Tin Teapots, ls 3d ; lot of Ladies' Handsome Kid Boots, 6s Gd; No. 53 Black Braid, ls 6d the J-gross ; Anchovies, Gd a pot, those not .varranted are 2d ; 2d reels of glazed Black Cotton, lOd a dozen or Id each ; Crochet Cotton, 2s the dozen, 2ideach; Shirt Fronts with collars, Id ; Men's and Boy's Leather Belts, 2d; superior do, 6d ; thin Wrap ping Paper, 2s Gd ream ; Ladies' Superior Lawn Handkerchiefs, Id ; Glycerine and Windsor Soap, 2d ; large variety of Black Dress Buttons, 2d a dozen; Hair Pads, 2d, cheap enough to stuff the bed with ; lot of Children's Kid and Fancy Boots, cheap ; little Boy's Hats, Id; Carpet Slippers, 2s 3d; Purses, 3d; Ladies' White Scarves, 6d ; Handsome Pictures, 6d ; Alexander's and Morley's Knitting Cotton, 2a lb; good Safety Matches, Id packet of ten; Tape Measures, Id ; Draper's Gum Tickets, ls thousand ; Hair Brooms, ls ; 20-keyed Concer tinas. 3s 6d; large do reduced to Gs ; Ladies' Frills, Id each ; Ladies' Bows reduced to 6d; Dress Improvers, 6d ; Crinoline do., ls; Men's good hocks, 6d; Boy's do., IJd; Poll Combs, 3d ; Rack Combs, 3d; superior Tooth Combs, 2d more of the splendid 2s Tea, and more 2s 6d Mixed do ; large bottles Hair Oil, 6d. There are a number of women who go and pay a very high price for the above goods, and so waste their husband's money ; isn't it shameful. —Victoria- street, corner of Hobson-street. ANTED Known, that the Manufac tory of Robley's Aeratad Flour, Sec, is Removed to premises recently occupied by the late Mr. God win, where the manufacturer kindly invites aU who study economy to try his Aerated Flour for bread, tea-cakes, scones, pan-cakes, and pastry, &c. Also, Kobley's Prepared Por ridge Meal for indigestion, and Robley's Superior Food for Infants and Invalids. Wholesale and Retail Manufactory, Grey-street, Auckland. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making.- A. Linabury and Co. ANTED, a Married Lady residing in the Country (house beautifully situated facing the sea), wishes to receive in her family two or three Little Girls as weekly boarders, to be educated with her own daughter. — For terms, &c„ apply EW, Stab Office. ANTED, the Public of Auckland and suburbs to know that B. Taylor, Lte bathman (and his wife laundress) at the Wai wera Hot Springs, has this day started the business of a Laundry in Upper Queen-street, Newton, where they hope, through strict punctuality and good work, to merit the patron- | age of the Ladies of Auckland. One trial solicited. All orders left at the Working Men's Public Baths, Victoria-street East, promptly attended to. 9 „



WANTED to Let, a comfortable four roomed Cottage, newly papered, 460 ---• gallon ta-.k and well, 8s per week.-Enquire at Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street Kast. ANTED, a reopectable Boy.—Apply to W. H. Hazard, Gunmaker, 157, Queen street. ■ WANTED, a respectable Boy, about ' fifteen years of age.—A. B. Donald, Fort ' and Queen-streets. WANTED, a respectable Boy. *-Apply Phillips' Mart, Queen-street. WANTED, an Errand Boy.—Apply to the Misses McLaughlin, Shortland street. ___ WANTED, a respectable Servant Giil for the country.—Mrs. Jagger, New market. ' , WANTD TO SELL, cheap, Glass Plates, from 2d to 1/; Glass Jam Dishes, from 1/ to 4/: Ruled Notepaper, 5 quires for 1/; six sheets Ruled Note paper, and six Envelopes, only 2d ; Preserved Grapes, id lb, 5/6 box cf 20lb» ; Butter Dishes, 1/; Sugar Basins, Avith covers, 1/6; Safety Matches. Id dozen ; 801 l & Black's Tin Matches, only 1/10 dozen ; Washing Powders, 6d dozen ; Curry Powder, only Id ; Anchovy Paste, only 6d ; Bloater Paste, 6d ; Borwick's Baking PoAvder, only 3d packet; Preserved Ginger, 4/6 jar; children's Black. Cloth Jackets, from 2/to 3/6; Haricot Beans, 2d, 71bs for II; Envelopes. lOd per 100; white Wash Hand Basins, 1/8; Jugs and Basin, 6/6; Jugs. 3/6. Lot of superior Vases, cheap; Vegetable Dishes, from 2/6 to 3/6; lot of Meat Dishes, from 1/ to 3/6 each.— H. Watts, Pitt-streat.—House Boots, 5, H, and 7 sizes, only 4/6 pair ; large bottles Scented Hair Oil, 6d; Wood Matches, 2d dozen; small white Ch ambers. 1/2 ; coloured Chambers, 1/6. BY direction of the Hon. the Native Minister, I hereby publish for general information the following List of Lands under negotiation for purchase in the Thames, Coro mandel, and Patetere Districts. J. W. PREECE, Land Purchase Ofiice. Schedule op Blocks of Land under negotiation for pukchase in the Thames, Coromandel, and Patetere Districts. Name of Block. Area. Taulahanga .. .. .. .. 1,231 Coromaii del Foreshore .. .. .. 848 Te Tauiti, No. 1 1,619 Te Tauiti, No. 2.. .. .. .. 450 Ahikope, No. 1 282 Te Kahamiroi .. .. .. .. 33 TeNihinihi .. .. .. .. 548 Waihou West, No. 1 1,716 Te Kualiine, No. 1 .. .. .. 87 Te Ruahine, No. 2 . .. .. 13 Wharekahu .. .. .. .. 259 Totarapapa .. .. .. .. 126 Te Aroha 62,552 Omaha West .. .. .. .. 1,157 Omaha West, No. 1 .. .. .. 212 Omaha West, No. 2 992 Omaha Went, No. 3 390 TcOnetai, N 0.1.. 1,137 Te Onetai, No. 2 359 Ruapelcapeka .. .. .. .. 1,260 Mangakirikiri, No. 1 1.683 Mangakirikiri, No. 3 .. .. • .. 1,673 Owhao .. .. .. .. •• 311 Whitipororua .. .. .. • • 1,245 Te Horite, No. 1 1,240 Te Weiti, Nos. 1, 2, and 3 .. .. 5,000 Tawhitirahi .-. .. .. .. 1,164 Papatai .. .. .. .. . • 460 Harataunga .. .. •• •• 8,891 Waiau 400 Wharekawa E, No. 1 10,754 Kereta 1,098 Pukcrangiora or Ahuroa .. .. 400 Te Tipi .. • 3,910 Manginahao .. .. .. .. 147 Karaka South 172 OunuoraNo. 2 .. .. .. .. 5,095 TelpuoMoehnu .. .. .. 1,769 Wai totara .. .. .. .. 700 Moehau, Cape Colville 72,000 WaikaAvau .. .. .. .. 41,161 Ohinemuri .. .. .. .. 132,175 Puriri 2,500 Ahirau .. ' 3,000 Waiharakeke 8,230 Waihou East and West .. .. 40,000 Omotai .. .. .. .. .. 3.560 Waihou West, No. 2 839 Waihou West, No. 3 4.005 Pitone .. .. .. .. .. 4,642 Knaotunu .. .. -. ■• 4,886 Oteao 2,500 Putecere 249,000 Piako 200,003 W_£J LEY.4.N CHURCHES. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET.—Morning, 11, Rev. J. H. Flet cher : Evening, 6.30, Rev: T. Buddie. PARNELL.—Morning, 11, Rev. Mr. Taylor; Evening. 6.30, Rev. W. Kirk. GRAFTON ROAD. — Morning, 11, Rev. T. Buddie; Evening, 6.30, Rev. D. Dutton, F.R.A.S. UNION-STREET.—Morning, 11, Rev. J. Wallis; Evening. 6.30, Mr. Burton. PONSONBY.—Morning. 11, Rev. Rev. W. Kirk; Evening, 6.30, Rev. J. Whewell. NEW NORTH ROAD.-Afternoon, 2.30, Rev. W. J. Williams; Evening, 6.30, Mr. White. NORTH SHORE.—Morning, 11, Mr. Hogg; Evening, 6.30, Rev. J. H. Fletcher. • MOUNT EDEN.—Morning, 11, Mr. Martin. PARNELL WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. The Anniversary Sermons of the above will be preached TO-MORROW (Sunday), March 24, 1878. In the Morning, at 11 o'clock, by REV. It. TAYLOR. An Address to Parents and Children, in the Afternoon, at 3 o'clock, by MR. SALTER. In tho Evening, at 6.30, by REV. W. KIRK. Tho Annual Tea Meeting will take place on TUESDAY, March 26. 1878, when Addresses Avill be delivered by Revs. Kirk, Buddie, Wat kins, Dutton, and others. Tea on Tables at 6.30. 1 ickets, ls 6d. EV. J. H. FLETCHER will preach at Pitt-street Wesleyan Church TO MORROW (Sunday), at 11 a.m., and Avill also deliver a Lecture, in the School-room, on MON DAY", at 7.30 p m., entitled, " Richard Baxter's Life and Times; or. Earnest Christianity and the Struggle for Religions Liberty in England 00 yoars ago." A Collection in aid of recent improvements^ NITED EVANGELISTIC COMMITTEE. NOONDAY PRAYER MEETING, at the V.M.C.A. Kooms, every Monday, 12 to 1. Monday, 25th, Rev. W. L. Salter will pre side. LORNE-STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, BA., Sunday, March 24.—Morning: " Truth and Untruth in the asserted fact of Man's Depravity." Evening: Annual Sermon on Temperance. The position and prospects of thu Great Reform. THEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening Services (under the conduct of th« Young Men's Christian Association), March 24th. 1878. Doors open at 7.30; Service to begin at 8, and close at 9 p.m. All are invited. Seats free. S~T. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Ponsonby Hall.—Divine Service will be conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30., by Rev. Mr. Runciman. ST. "DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—Services vill bo conducted in the Church, at the junction of Kyber Pass and Symonds-street, on Sunday, March 24.—Morn ing, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, by the Rev. A. CaTick. of St. Andrew's. TT NITED METHODIST FREE U CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11, Rev. W. J. Williams. Evening, at 6.30, Rev. R. Taylor. RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, ALEXANDRA-STREET. The Annual Soiree on MONDAY EVENING next. Tea at 6.30. „ ' . _ Public Meeting after Tea. Chair to be taken by Dr. Kenderdine. Addresses by various ministers and friends. __ PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services :— To-morrow— Morning, at 11. Mr. T. H. Smith; Evening, at 6.30. Mr. T. Booth. RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services :— Morning, at 11, Rev. D. Dutton, F.R.A.S. Sub ject: Morning, "Christ, the Shepherd." After noon, at 3, Rev. R. Taylor; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. W. J. Williams. • C~~ONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Beres ford-street.—Sunday Services, March 24.— Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., will preach in the Morning, at 11, and in the Evening, at 6.30. Morning subject: " Balaam's Prayer, or a pious wish and how to realise it." In the Evening, Mr. Robertson Avill deliver a second address on " Hearing, Saying, Doing." T.HERE is no necessity to go to India for a euro for Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lumbago, Neuralgia, &c, &c, as the Proprietor of the Auckland Turkish Baths is prepared to undertake cases of those diseases. No Cure, No Pay. "_ . CITY ENDOWMENT • DEBENTURES. ToAvn Clerk's Office, March 20,1878. The City Council will receive offers for Fifty I £100 Endowment Loan Debentures, bearing interest at the rate of six per cent, per annum, payable half-yea • 'y. Pn.rticnl-.rson application. PJ P.A PHILIPS, Town Clerk



(A R A N^D f\ FF E R BY THB AMERICAN NOVELTY COMPANY. The following articles will be sent by Mail to any part of New Zealand on receipt of £1 :— 1 Brook's Glass Cutter, Tin Opener, Knife and Scissors Sharpener 4/ 1 Banaza Fruit and Vegetable, Pairing, Slicing, and Coring Knife 1/6 1 Champion Nutmeg Grater. Save your fingers •• ••I', 6 1 Dish-washing and Toasting Tong .. .. 2/ 1 Smoker's Pet. Meerschaum pipe eclipsed 1/ 1 Folding Lamp Shade (Patent) 1/6 1 Indelible Tablet for Marking Linen .. 2/ I Little Giant Tack Hammer, drives, draws, and sets J/jj 1 Little Harry's Night Lamp 1/6 1 Magic Cork Puller, Chimney Cleaner, &c. 1/ 1 Oriental Silver Polish. Great bucceps .. 1/ 1 Pattern Copying and Tracing W he'd .. 1/6 1 Pearl Cement. Mends everything. Save the pieces 2/ 1 Puzzle Key Ring .. 1/ 1 Shine-Shine Starch Polish and Chinese Washing Blue • • 1/ 1 Slate Pencil Sharpener and Cleaner .. /6 l&Sftod Templar Pen, with £-pint of ink .. /6 r'*-':. 25/0 "N.B.—This offer only holds good for Thirty Days. .. TO PARENTS.—J. Henderson, No. 8, Wyndham-street, requires a respectable Youth. ON SALE 400 casks Cement, 100 casks Plaster (American), Slates, Eire Bricks (Sturbridge), Fire Clay, Lime, Sand, &c. Screw Jacks and Scaffolding On Hire, Experienced workmen in all branches sent to all parts of town or country. KEANE & JENKINSON, . [Builders, Victoria-street. $§ ® S£? T ODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C., The Ordinary Monthly Meeting of the above will be held in the Lodge Room on MONDAY EArening, in the usual hour. By order of the W.M. O. R., " S. U. c EDEN TENT. The Members of the above Tent are particu larly requested to attend the Financial Meeting MONDAY, March 25, when the Anniversary Question will be discussed. S. COOPER, CR. . H. G. DORRINGTON, Pec. SAUNDERS, BURGESS & CO., SOAP, CANDLE and LAUNDRY BLUE MANUFACTURES, FREEMAN'S BAY, Auckland. Cash Buyers of Tallow. (Late G. Akers). OD DFELL OW S' HAL L, COOK-STREET. A Select Quadrille Assembly will be held in the above Hall on WEDNESDAY next, the 27th March. Dancing to commence at 8 p.m. sharp. W. T. DONALD, M.C. rVT O T I C E. All Claims against the Estate of JAMES MACK AY, Native Land Purchase Agent, are ' to be sent to W. H. Kissling, Esquire, Solicitor, Auckland, on or before the Ist day of April, 1878. THOMAS MORRIN, A, C. C. MCMILLAN, [-Trustees. J. Y. STEVENSON, j A UCKLAND RAILWAY. Onehunga Wharf. On and after Monday, March 25th, Auckland Wharf Rates will be charged. All outstanding Debts to be paid. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. MRS. HENRY informs ladies that she intends opening her large room upstairs as a Waiting Room for Servants. Hours, from ten to twelve a.m., and two to five p.m.—E. Henry's Regis try Office, Shortland-street. /~IRAND Lodge of New Zealand.—The v__JT Quarterly Meeting will be held at the Protestant Hall, Newton, on Tuesday, April and, 1878. —By order ■ of the R.W.G.M. I TO LET—3-roomed Cottage in Hobson street. Rent reasonable to a respectable tenant. —Apply to Foley, Grocer and House Agent, corner of Hobson and Victoria-streets. 110 LET, a neat Cottage, four rooms and skillion, large water tank, good well, garden, etc. —James Reed, Eden Terrace. TO "BUTCHERS.—Wanted, for Kawa kawa, a Shopman who understands killing.— Apply Holland and Butler, before one o'clock on Monday, 281-30 Victoria-street. FOR SALE, cheap, a 2^-ton Pleasure Boat.—J. VV. Carr and Son, Custom-house street. TO LET, a six-roomed House.—Apply to Mr. Barnes. Karangahape Road. Newton. rr.o LET, a Avell-finished 5-roomed _I House in Sheridan-street, off Wellington street, with three fireplaces ; rent, lis. Or for sale cheap.— C. Williamson, Vulcan Lang. TO LET, a House and Shop in Grey street; rent 16s per week.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estate Agent. -C? 1(\ t0 £100° LENT, on Building Society oily principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. AVilliarnson. Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. FOR SALE, on account of failing health of the Proprietor, Clifford's Mirror of the World.—Apply to Mr. Clifford, Albert Hall. 4-*OGr_ —2* ACRES GOOD LAND, 7 acres <_W -W «/ \7. 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. Sliortand-street. FOR SALE, a small Business in toAvn ; sp'endid chance for a working man with about £70.— J. F. Stewart, next City Club Hotel, Shortland-street. -jj~Q-i ACRE FARM, 17 miles from JL OJL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood and water; large run ad ioiuing. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Estate Agent, Shortland-street. j£_-6£_fh(_'fc —FOR SALE, Substantially ?^o^»'**. built Cottage of 5 rOoms and kitchen, with freehold corner allotment, 66x100 feet, fenced, tile drained, and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, excellent view.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. rriO LET, on a building lease, the Site of I the late Horse and Groom Hotel, corner of Nelson aud Victoria-streets. -Apply to T. B. Hill, Chemist, Victoria-street. rilO LET, a Shop iv Queen-street, oppo- I site Vulcan Lane.—Apply Manager Bank of New South Wales. FOR SALE, 55 years' Lease of ajlesira ble Seven-roomed House and g«tnds, in St. Stephen's Avenue; quite new andXßheap.— W. Flood, Exchange. '" FOR SALE, a Comfortable Little Cottage in good repair, large allotment 66 x 100, planted with choice fruit-bearing trees, good substantial fence around.—Apply to H. Jenkins, Norfolk-street, Ponsonby Road. 4®6>_>i_ffe —HOUSE, nearly new, of ■5& for1 foi\y* five rooms and scullery, cook ing range, good well, Sec, Avith freehold allot ment 10 x 100, 15 minutes' from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. __£?*>/*A —HOUSE of 7 rooms, wash-house, 3&/yl)v. scullery, baker's oven, verandah back and front, good well, &c, all in thorough repair, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next to the Post-office. _S/*R'i_ —FOR SALE, Farm of 200 acres, cwO«l". partly improved, 100 acres good bush. There is a new House of 8 rooms; also, Labourers Cottages, stable, cowhouse, piggeries, &c, easy access by rail and good road.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TTT ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMICGEN, Auckland Loan Ofhce, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. | Private Entrance dow-i right-of way. ERECTION OF STABLES, WORK SHOP, Etc. Town Clerk's Office, March 20,1878. The City Council Avill receive Tenders until 2 p.m. of WE UN E-DAY, 27th instant, for Work as above, in terms of specification, etc., at the office of the Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed es above. P. A. PBI__IP3, Town Clerk.



GAZETTE IN BaNKP-QPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. ' EST BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876. and in the matter of William Wilson, of Shortland, in Thames County, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in New Zealand, carrying on business aa "William Wilson & C 0.," Diaper, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that by order of this Honorable Court, made this day, under and by virtue of the provisions contained in "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," the above named William Wilson was, on the petition of. Messrs. William McArthur & Co., of Auckland, Merchants, adjudged a Bankrupt; and that the Registrar of the said Court has, at the request of the Petitioning Creditors, appointed WED NESDAY next, the twenty-seventh day of March instant, at the Supreme Court Buildings, Eden-street, Auckland, at the hour of two o'clock in the afternoon, as the time and place for hold ing a meeting of the Creditors of the said William Wilson, and for the attendance of the said William Wilson before such meeting. Dated this 22nd day of March, 1878. RUSSKLL & D-CVORK, Solicitors for the Petitioning Creditors. mO ~CARPENTER"srAND~JOTNERS: Tenders are required for work in Queen-street Labour only. Apply at my office until WED NESDAY, the 27th, at 4 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect THE BAY OF PLENTY TIMES," Published at Tauranga, Bi-Weekly, (A GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY), HAS THE LARGEST CIRCULATIO op any Country Neavspaper published in the Provincial District of. Auckland. Advertisements, and Names of New Subscriber Avill be received by B F N J i_. M I N* TANNER, corner of QUEBN AND SHORTLANU-STRSKTS. BI L LIA RDS ! B L.L LIA RD S ! BILLIARDS! ...z;. STAR HOTEL. The undersigned has much pleasure in announcing to the public generally, that he has taken the Billiard Room at the above Hotel. The Table having been thoroughly renncA*ated, .players will find it equal to any in the city. The.'.! Room will be both quiet and select. Hoping by civility and attention to receive a share of patronage, I am, &c, J. JOHNSON. TZ'ERBING AND CHANNELLING. Town Clerk's Office, March 20,1878. The City Council will receive Tenders, until 2 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 27th instant, for Kerbing and Channelling portions of South side of Beresford-street, as per specifications to be seen at the ofiice of the City Surveyor. Tenders to be endorsed as above. The Council do not Dind themselves to accept any tender.' . P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk^ TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE DEVONPORT AND LAKE DISTRICTS. The REV. J. S. HUDSON, of Warkworth, having kindly consented to deliver a LECTURE on "Our Identity with the Lost Tribes of Israel," will do so (D.V.) on TUESDAY next the 26th instant, at the Devonport Hall, com mencing at 7 p.m. Admittance free, and no Collection. JOSEPH GLENN Y. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned from Monday, March 25tb, until 4 p.m. of Mon day, April Ist, for Additions to Villa Residence at Epsom. . • Plans, &c, at my ofiice, Queen-street. P. HERAPATHy Architect. YYT[E ARE NOW OFFERING 250 TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. 6d., v Worth. 355. - 1 SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MAR f, 92, Queen-street, {Auckland. ONE POUND REWARD.—Lost, on Monday, the 18th instant, at the Tamaki Races, a Silver Hunting Watch, with a Gold mounted Hair Chain attached.—Whoever will bring same to Mr. Cunningham, Poiice Office, Auckland, will receive the above reward. LOST, a Lever Watch, silver case, Avell worn.—The finder will be rewarded by leaving it with Mr. Travel, Watchmaker, Wellesley-street. ' -| f\S. REWARD.—StoIen or Strayed, M \J one Dark Bay Hack, two broken knees, tail cut square.—Any person delivering the same to E. Boucher, Eden. Terrace, .will receive the above reward. COMFORTABLE Board and Residence in Parnell, with a good view.—For card of address apply to office of this paper. THE PINES SCHOOL, EPSOM, con ducted b** Mrs. Rackstraw.—Quarter Days current year: Ist April, Ist July, Ist October Vacancies for Boarders. /UUTION TO THE PUBLIC. I hereby give notice that any person who shall cut down, remove, or destroy any Trees or Timber on my land, situated in the District of Hauraki, Banks County, known as "Orere North," No 2549, without my permission first obtained, will be prosecuted with the utmost rigour of the law. A reward will be paid to any person who shall give such information as will lead to the conviction of any person who has taken, or may hereafter take, any of my said Dated this 22nd day of March. 1878. THOMAS DANIEL CHATTAWAY, .Owner. (IHUECH GRAMMAR SCHOOL, J PARNELL (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). Quarter Days:—January 25, April 12, July 5, September 27. For particulars, apply to the Headmaster. JAS. ADAMS. B.A. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27. Messrs. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON HAVE been inctructed to sell at the Residence of Mrs Bennett Wood, street off College Road, on. Wednesday nexf, at 11 o'clock, . . -_■.■- Her Household Furniture (which is nearly ' new), comprising—Couch and 6 Chairs, in green damask, Loo Table, Rocking Chair, Desk, Clock, 100 volumes Boo__s, Matting, Vases, Handsoni- Double Iron Bedstead. Palliasses, Bed, Bedding, Rimu Chest Drawers, Handsome Cur tains, Washstand and Ware, Mirror, Dining Table, Chairs. Rug, Crockery, China, Cruet, Oilcloth, Doormats, Cook ing Utensils, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. PIANOS, HARMONIUMS, ORGANS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27. 25 PIANOS, BY BORD, AUCHER FRERES, AND PHILIPPI FRERES, (in handsome RoseAVOod and Walnut Cases). 10 HARMONIUMS BY ALEXANDRE. 3 ORGANS BY PELOUBET, PELTON AND CO. c. & h77s~aacs HAVE received instructions to seU by auction, at their Stores. Fort-street, on Wednesday next, March 27, at 11 o'clock, THE ABOVE. The Auctioneers beg to [call the attention of purchasers to tho fact that the above instru ments are extra bolted and barred, and made expressly to suit the New Zealand climate. TUESDAY, MARCH 26. CITY MAR T. 10 CASES NEW WINTER DRAPERY. NOW LANDING EX CHILE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Tuesday, the 26th instant- at 11 o'clock. . 10 Cases NKW WINTER -DRAPERY, Flannels, Blankets, Hosiery, Tweeds, Dress Materials, Trimmings, &c For Absolute Unreserved Sale. % Terms at Sale.