mitted on the 7th March on board the steam ship Ho. After leaving port, two stow aways were discovered on board, and by order of the captain they were placed in irons on the main deck, and fastened on a stanchion in the after part of the vessel. About 3 o'clock in the morning a deck trader, a Chilian, who had his tent at the opposite side of the deck, approached the prisoners, and accused one of them of steal in- cheese from his tent. The man pro tested his innocence, stating that it was im possible for him to do it, being in irons. The trader insisted on accusing him, how ever, saying he could get his hands out of the irons. He then drew his knife and cut the man's throat, and afterwards cut his head off, and threw it overboard. The other passenger, who was bathed in blood, was helpless, and too terrified to call fer assistance. The brutal murderer threa tened to throw the body overboard, but findin^itfast by the wrist, he cut around the wrist, broke the bone across his knee, and thus freeing the body, threw it into the water. The crime must have been accom plished very rapidly and with great silence, since it was not discovered until daylight. The murderer was handed over to the Cap tain of the Port in Iquique.

THE RUSSIAN CLAIM TO BESSA RABIA.

The claim put forward by Russia for Rou manian Bessarabia, has caused much dis pleasure to Germany, all the more since Russia has hitherto professed no other^ mo tive and object than to benefit the Christian Principalities. And to begin by robbing the Christian State, which of all _ others has effectually assisted her i*i the war of some of the most valued terri tory, is regarded as a strange sequel to those noble professions. A Prus sian officer, in a letter, points out the serious dangers which may arise to Germany from the aggrandisement of Russia at the cost of Roumimia, not only by the assignment of an important strategic position to a strong foreign military Power, but scarcely less by the impetus which the proposed cession of territory is likely to give to Panslavism —a power decidedly hostile to Germany. STANLEY IN LONDON.

Mr Stanley is just now the rage in all the London drawing-rooms. Duchesses and dames of high degree exercise themselves grievously to get him to accept their invita tions, and no party or reception is complete Avithout him. From his own outward appearance he seems excessively bored by the whole thing, most of all by his own shirt-collar and white tie. He is certainly not at home in civilised society. As a general rule he talks little, if at all; to a direct question he often vouchsafes no reply, except at a long interval, as if he had been waitingforan interpreter, and was not certain whether he was addressed in his own orsome other tongue. His is not a pleasant face. Hard and determined, with a black look in the eyes which would augur ill for the peace and comfort of anyone who stood in his way ; yet his followers were devotedly attached to him, and no stronger proof could be given of the high faculties of leadership which he possesses than the way in which he imbued half-savageblackswith his own adventurous and indomitable spirit. Those who observe him minutely must be struck by the promi nence of his eyeballs, au artificial growth, it is said, due to the constant necessity for being on the alert; they stand so far for ward, in fact, that at the same time he can see to right and left, as well as to the front. Another curious fact is that his skin, although tanned a deep olive brown, is yet as absolutely smooth and unwiinkleci as a glove. This is to be attributed probably to his uniform diet for nearly three whole years on vegetables and fruit. When in pri vatein thechosen company of .fewiutimates he will launch out, talking, describing, gesticulating, for hours together. He is quite enthusiastic, of course, as to the future value of his discoveries, and declares, very pertinently, that half the money wasted on Arctic exploration would suffice to open up the vast regions of this newly-discovered land.

SIR GARNET WOLSELEY ON ENG LAND'S MILITARY STRENGTH.

In the House of Commons, on February 26, Mr. Hardy, Secretary for War, said :— "Everything"is ready for the First Army Corps, and a good deal has been got ready for the second. lam using every exertion to attain the end which the hon. and gal lant-gentleman describes." From this it may be inferred that England is now ready to equip if necessary a force of 30,000 men, and that in a very little time she could send out another of the same numerical strength. In connection with the statement of the Secretary for War, we may take the follow ing extract from an article by Sir Garnet Wolseley, entitled, " England as a Military Power," which appears in the new number of the Nineteenth Century for March : —At no previous period of our history have we been so strong in a military sense as at present. In 1554 we were very weak in field artillery ; the military force in these islands was under 70,000 men, and there was no reserve whatever beyond some pen sioners, who were too old for field service. Were war declared to-morrow, about 400,000 drilled men would fall into line if required, supported by 372 field-guns, manned and horsed by the Royal Artillery. That number would roughly be made as follows : —Standing army at home, 99,000 men; Army and Militia Reserve, 40,000 men; Militia, 85,000 men ; Volunteers, 180,000 men ; Second-class Army Reserve, 10,000 men j total, 414,000 men. In this calculation I have put the figures very low, and have left out altogether the 10,000 Yeomanry who would be available for home service. I have, likewise, not taken into

consideration the number of regular troops that would be available for war when the Mediterranean garrisons were furnished by the Militia. It will thus be seen that we could at once take the field with two fully equipped army corps of more than 30,000 soldiers each, leaving a similar force of regular troops at home as a re serve. When I compare the military strength of England now with what it was in 1854, lam as amazed at the conditions of military weakness and helplessness in which we were when we began the Russian war of that year, as I am at the ignorance of those who are now to be heard croaking over our supposed want of strength anu our alleged consequent inability to fight. Unlike most other nations, if* we declare •.var, we need have no apprehension of invasion ; this confers upon us the great advantage of being able to choose our own time for beginning active hostilities, and as our army would necessarily have to be con veyed by sea to the theatre of war, we are always able to select the line of operations considered best and most suitable to the force we act with. In fact, the initiative would rest with us, and I need not tell the student of history how invaluable this is to the commander who knows how to take advantage of it. But if we are to secure this national advantage of the initiative, we must act with unity of purpose."

EXCITEMENT AND DISTRESS IN CONSTANTINOPLE.

The general feeling in Constantinople for tho last three or four weeks has been one of grave anxiety. This has been excited, not so much by the advance of the Russians as by the presence in the city of so many thousand Circassians, Bashi-Bazouks, and other irregular troops, who, nying from the Russians, continue to arrive in great numbers. It is natural, and, in fact, im possible not to believe, that these men, infuriated by defeat and rendered desperate by hunger and. Bufferings, would on the slightest provoca tion, avenge themselves on the Christian in habitants of tho town, and the more readily that they find the latter almost defenceless, moat of the regular troops having been sent to man the lines of fortifications. The Govern ment, it is true, Is taking some measures to pre vent tho occurrence of such a disaster by dis arming a considerable number of the Circassian refugees, and by shippinar off to Broussa and other Asiatic towns as many more; but still far too many of these lawless men are allowed to retain tbeir arms and swagger about the streets ofPeraandStaniboul. Another source of disquietude for the in habitants of this city is the fear that Constanti nople willsoon become tho prey of some terrible epidemic, such as small-pox or typhoid fever. Jo-very train that arrives brings thousands of /SS 8®^ 8 ' amon?st whom there are always some ca«eß oi these diseases. In the hurry and con

fusion |attendant upon escorting these be wildered and shivering wretches to the different asylums no one thinkß of looking for the sufferers, and separating them from the others. The diseased and healthy are crowded into the mosques and refuge Ihouses, and it is only the next day, when, perhaps, the disease has been communicated to many, that measures are taken to isolate the patients. The *' Eastern Budget" hears from Constanti nople that the feeling of the Turkish population there is absolutely desperate. Revolutionary placards, posted in the evening at the street corners, are torn down every morning by the police, and the bitterest accusations are made in them against the Sultan. In all classes of Mahommedan society, the Sultan is now charged with having by his incapacity and cowardice, ruined his empire; and it is feared that, in tne event of a revolution at Constantinople, trie Russian troops will be called in to suppress it.

DISTRESSING SCENES IN TURKEY.

The " Daily News" last week published a tele gram from ono of its special correspondents at the seat of war, giving additional details respect ing General Gourko's recent operations. 1 his correspondent describes the road from Philip popolis to Hermanli as seventy miles of utter desolation, strewn with the household effects of many thousand families; a " sickenmgpancraina of death in every form." On one day he counted 200 dead non-combatants by the wayside. Fur ther on, in a spot where a large bivouac had been formed, he estimated that 500 dead bodies were lying on the ground. As many as 10.000 carts had halted there, and at least 75,000 persons had deserted the whole of their possessions, and had fled with what they could carry in their hands. The sufferings of the fugitive population are described as very terrible.

THE PASSAGE OF THE DARDA NELLES.

The following letter, written by an officer on board one of the ironclads, will be found of interest, as describing the manoeuvres of the fleet when ordered to the Dardanelles:—"The morning of Jan. 24 was calm and sunshiny, as the fleet lay quietly at anchor in Yourlah Bay, expecting the arrival of the mail and news from Europe, of which there was a most considerable dearth. "While a lunch was on a telegram arrived, the upset of which was that a signal went up to prepare instantly for sea. Before five o'clock the fleet, consisting of the Salamis, the yacht of the Commander-in-Chief, the Agincourt, flagship of Sir J. C. Commecell, the !_ wiftsure, T6m6raire, Sultan, Rupert, Hotspur, Ruby, and Research were under way, and proceeded to the north, past the island of Lesbos. The orders wero to pass through the Dardanelles peacefully, if possible; but to resist any attempt at obstruction. The Salamis steamed into Besika Bay for latest telegrams, and on coming out the admiral shifted his flag to tho Sultan, the Vice-Consul froiu Chanak also arriving, and embarking on board that ship. The fleet then received orders to prepare for action without any outward demonstration, so that though the upper yards were sent down the topgallant musts were left standing. The Salami, then steamed ahead to Chanak, to give warning of the approach of the fleet. Early in the afternoon the en trance was reached, the fleet halted for a short time at the Rubicon, and then, in good order, column of divisions line ahead, steamed quickly into the Dardanelles. No attack was expected from the forts Seddul Bahr, or Castle of Europe, aud Kum Kaleh, the Castle of Asia, at the entrance, as in any case the fight for the passage must hav_ really taken place at Chanak, the narrowest part of tho strait., the entrance being over two miles wide. The guns were now loaded nnd run not quite out but only level with the ship's side and with the tompions in them. Thoso ships possessing Gatling guns hoisted them into the tops, so as to bring them to bear on the embrasu< es of the forts. The men were cheerful and -tead. , though at the moment every man believed that fighting must ensue with the terrible forts at Chanak; and yet none knew whom they were going to fight, whether Turks or Russians, nor why they were going to fight them; for in the fleet there was no news of what was going on in the world ashore. At length ihe terrible Chanak was approached ; and then at the hist moment was seen a signal hoisted from tho Salamis. which told that the passage would not be disputed. The Sultanthensaluted the Turkish flag and proceeded with the Salamis; yet, to the general disappointment, the remainder of tho fleet was ordered to return to the nearest anchorage, Besika Bay. During the journey the larger ironclads had all of them their steam anchors ready so that they might be anchored bow and stern of the forts, to assault them, if required.' Theie is an old castle and a strong earth fort on the opposite sido of the narrows to Chanak, and the stream is known to have torpedoes laid down, so that the most sanguine could not have expected a bloodless victory, had it been necessary to force the Darnanelles. The fleet had certainly a mo3t imposing aspect, and there was much that was striking to be seen from the fleet itself. On its return the day cleared up, and there was seen the grand island of Imbos basking in the sun. If every one at home only knew how anxious the crews of the ships are to get some real now.. about the war they could not but admire the cheerful obedience with which the men execute orders that are unintelligible to them. It is in teresting, as well as important, to know that as the fleet passed between the castles of Europe and Asia the guard turned out and presented arms to the ships. The following was the arrangement of the lines on approaching the terrible forts of Chanak :—Agincourt, Swift sure, Hotspur, Research, Sultan, Ruby, Temeraire. HuDert. There was a strong feeling in the fleet at the time of the advance that the passage of the Dardanelles couW certainly have been forced had it been required. But at Chanak there are two large forts, stated to mount .0-ton Krupp guns, and there is an upper fort with a plunging fire, so that it would have taken some time to destroy them. It appears that up to a very late hour on Feb. 12 there was great reason to fear that the Turks would fire on the fleet if it persisted in passing tlie Dardanelles in spite of protest, which Admiral Hornby had received orders to do. These orders were not known to the Ambassador until that afternoon. He immediately informed the Porte, and was assured that the fleet would be fired upon. The Turks were obviously in a very difficult position ; not ody irritated against and distrustful of England, but also feeling them selves at the mercy of Russia. There was a strong philo-Russian party, too, in tho Cabinet, its chief representative being the Minister of Foreign Affiiirs. Besides, they had the strongest reason to believe that the entry of the British fleet would be the signal for the Russians occupying Constantinople. The Czar had tele graphed to the Sultan to request him not to let the English ironclads enter, and informing him that if they did the Russians would march a division into Constantinople. The English Ambassador was Arm but conciliatory. Almost till midnight, was passed in the most anxious pourparlers, and at last the Porte was induced to withdraw it 3 threat to fire upon the fleet, and to permit it to pass under a strong protest. As the Porte knew from 4ho Ambassador that Admiral Hornby was sure to force his way, if necessary, in obedience to orders, it could scarcely help yielding; though, on the other hand, it was bound to make strong remon strances in order to appease, so far as possible, th« Russians, of whom it necessarily stood in great dread. Kven after the decision had been come to to let the fleet pass under protest, the Sultan in the middle of the night sent another message to the Amba°sador, begging him to give orders for stopping the ships, but he was told it was then too late.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before A. Beetham, Esq., Chairman, and John Cosgrave, Esq., Justices ofthe Peace.) REPEATED DRAUGHTS. Michael Barton and Charles Waring were fined ss. each for drunkenness; and John Wilson, for being drunk and disorderly, ios and costs. ATTACHMENT TO PEWTER. Daniel Driscoll was charged with larceny of a half pint pewter pot, value is., on the 9th inst., the property of Simon Boniface. Detective Grace deposed to finding the prisoner drunk, and the pot in his possession, He said that he received the pot to mend. He searched prisoner's house, and found articles which he had reason to believe were stolen. He found a jacket there that he knew was stolen. Prisoner said he was generally employed as lumper on the wharf, and could bring evidence of good character. Fined ios, and costs for drunkenness, and remanded on the other charge. ATTACK ON A CONSTABLE. William Smith was charged with assaulting Constable Jones, by striking and kicking him, also, destroying the constable's tunic, value, &i 12s. 6d., on the gth instant. Prisoner pleaded guilty to all the charges. Constable Jones described the attack. He was struck on the cheek, and kicked on the leg, and his tunic was destroyed by prisoner's hands. The Bench ordered tha payment ola fine of ios, and costs, for drunkenness is., and £2 12 6d. ; or seven days for destroying the tunic; and seven days with hard labour for attacking the constable. IRREPRESSIBLE LIZZIE. Elizabeth Diedrick was fined ios for using obscene language whilst drunk in Wellesley-street last night. ALLEGED LARCENY. Elizabeth Driscoll was remanded on a charge of steal ing a black cloth jacket, value 6s, the propertyof James Eae, pawnbroker, of Darby-street, on the 6th instant. ; A FAMILY QUARREL. A case of assault was called on in which a sudden gust of temper had placed a father in opposition to his son, but which, on the application of Mr Thome, was allowed to be withdrawn. This was all the business.

SIR GEORGE GREY AND MR. J. SHEEHAN IN THE WAIKATO.

(By Telegeaph.)

[From our own Correspondent.]

HAMILTON, this day. Sir George Orey, accompanied by Mr Sheehan and Hone Naho, arrived here at four o clock yesterday afternoon. They were met hy His Worship the Mayor (Mr Vialou) and the mem bers of the Borough Council, and were driven into town, where the arch which was ereoted in honour of the Governor's visit had been re deoorated. Here tha carriages stopped, and the Mayo/ read an address, welcoming Sir George to Hamilton, congratulating him on the achievement of his great policy In relation to the generalisation of the Land Fund, and ex pressing a hope that he might long be scared to see his own policy on matters affecting the colony as a whole carried out. Sir George replied briefly, thanking them for their kind reception and assuring them that he

and his colleagues would dc all in their power to promote the happiness and welfare of the people of the district.

THE PUBLIC MEETING,

A public meeting was held in the Court-house in the evening. There was a la* ge attendance. Sir George and his colleagues were received with loud applause when they entered. The Mayor, Sir George, and several other speakers, addressed the meeting; and a vote of confidence in the Government was passed by acclamation.

WHITE VERSUS BLACK.

(To Editor of the Star.)

Sir^ —In your advertising columns you have the following:—"Wanted, analogical reasons for the use of White Targets.—Reply in the Star."—lv answer to the above I beg most respectfully to state that I have been giving the subject my most serious attention and. I don't see au(y)logical reasons] for the use of White Targets, upon my Soal I don't.-—Bull's eye.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

TE AWAMUTU, this day.

KINGITE MEETING.

The King natives have agreed to ask Sir George Grey to a meeting on tbe 30th inst. It is uncertain whether tho Ngati manianoto will attend.

DUNEDIN, this day.

THE PORT ELECTION.

Messrs Green and Dench are the only nominations for Port Chalmers. The poll is on Friday. WOOL SALES.

The wool sales closed without further change of prices. On the average they are a penny lower than at the commencement. The quantity held over, aud withdrawn from the present series, is 37,000 bales; 125,000 were taken for export.

TAURANGA. this day.

RECEPTION.

H.M.s. Wolverine, with the Governor, arrived at 11 o'clock yesterday. The Governor, Commodore, and suite landed at the town wharf, the two having left the Wolverine under royal salute and the yards manned. They were met at the wharf by the Town Board and the principal townspeople, and an address, read by Mr Edgecumbe, Chairman of the Town Board, and another by Hohepa Hikutaia Ngatie ranga, chief. His Excellency replied. He walked to the cemetery to see the graves of the Gate Pah heroes, accompanied by Brabant, R.M., Edgecumbe, Turner, Quintal, and Major Scanned. The Bishop of Waiapu, Archdeacons Brown and Williams then drove out to the site of the Gate Pah and Teranga, and went on board at 6 o'clock. The Governor expressed him self much pleased at the public reception. The town wharf was tastefully decorated and carpeted, and a handsome archway erected. The Governor, Commodore, and suite started for the lakes at S o'clock this

morning. An inquest on the fire at Hoyte's shop will be held to-day.

The Honorable J. T. Fisher arrived last night, and accompanied the Governor 10-day.

GRAHAMSTOWN,

this day.

A sailor named Halfpenny, was sentenced by Mr Goldsmith, J. P., at the Police Court, to undergo three weeks' imprisonment, and pay ten shillings for damaging a gaol bucket while under the iullueiice of liquor.

The Alburnia leader in No. 3 winze is giving fair quartz. All J tlie stuff will be blasted down by the end of the week. Dixon's winze is showing a little gold. The contractor for extending the low level in Dixon's section is making .slow progress, as he encountered hard bar country. Owing to insufficient supply, the water battery is compelled to hang up stampers. A truck loaded with quartz broke loose on one of the steepest sections of the Moanatairi tram way, and was smashed to pieces at the bottom, scattering quartz into the creek below.

The annual meeting of the New Morning Star Company lapsed for want of a quorum last night.

RUSSELL, this day.

LATEST SHIPPING.

It is blowing from the S.E. with much rain.

Arrivals : Reward and Elizabeth Conway. The Energy, Captain Savory, has but in vindtound.

COROMANDEL, this day.

FINE SPECIMEN.. YIELD, QUEEN OF BEAUTY.

The Queen of Beauty finished crushing 3 tons of stone, and obtained ] 00£ozs. The Corby new leader is cut 2ft wide, showing splendid gold. In the Bright Smile some rich stone was taken from the mine yesterday. Union Beach. —A number of shares changed hands this morning. The men working the mine are buying.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.]

WELLINGTON, this day.

LAND AT £125. PER FOOT.

The Colonial Bank has just completed the purchase of a building site on Lambton Quay, sixty feet frontage, at £125 per foot.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

The Rifle Association Avill hold their annual prize firing on Easter Monday and Tuesday. COOPER AND BAILEY'S CASULTIES.

Cooper and Bailey's Menagarei and Circus finished a most successful season last night, and sails for Wellington this afternoon. The following animals have died since com mencing the Australian tour : —1 giraffe, 1 panther, 1 lion, 3 lion cubs, 1 tiger, pair of wart hogs, 1 laughing hyena, 1 hippopota mus, 1 barking sea lion, 10 apes and monkeys, 4 kangaroos, 1 zebra, 1 seal, and 2 horses.

Another man, named A. F. Wason, has been arrested on suspicion of being con nected with the recent garrotting case. SIR CRACROFT WILSON'S CAN-

DIDATURE,

Sir Cracroft Wilson addressed the electors of Cheviot yesterday, expressing views antagonistic to the present Government. At the conclusion of the address, a vote of confidence was unanimously carried.^

SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN NELSON STREET.

An accident of a very serious nature occurred in Nelson-street this afternoon. Mrs Jones, wife of Mr Jones, master of a cutter trading to Waiheke, is staying with her daughter, who resides just opposite the steep cutting iv Nelson-street. She is an elderly woman, very stout, and quite blind. More than once she has been cautioned against the danger of leaving the house. This afternoon, however, tempted no doubt by the genial nature of the weather, she stepped outside, and before anyone observed her, fell over the cutting, a distance of nearly twelve feet. She was at once picked up and carried into the house. Dr Hooper was immediately sent for. On his arrival it was discovered that her leg is broken, and that she has sustained severe internal injuries.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION. To-day's Quotations— Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £24. National Bank—Buyers, 71s, Colonial Bank—Buyers, 523. Auckland Gas—Buyers, £10 2s 6d; sellers, £10103.... New Zealand Insurance.—Sellers, 945. Auckland Timber Co.—Buyers, 555. Tookey Tribute—Buyers, 4s 6d; sellers, 53. North Devon—s3 9d, 6s; buverp, 5s 6d_ Alburnia—s4s, 555; buyers, 52s 6d ; sellers, 555. Union Beach—Buyers, 17s 6d. Royal Oak—os*. Queen of Beauty—Buyers, 2s 6d. I .uranui Hill—Buyers, 12 6d; sellers, 14s. Thames—Sellers, 345. Cure—Buyers, 5s 3d; sellers, 5s 9d. Bismarck—Sellers, 8s 6d. Bright Smile- Sellers, 2s 9d. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND Mails will Close as Under :- For Thames, this day, at p.m. and 5.30 p.m.; and to-morrow, at 5.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Durham, to-morrow, at 11.30 a.m. For Trypheua, per Three Brother, this day, at 4 p.m. For Waiwera, Warkworth, and Te Arai, per Annie Milbank, this day, at 10 a.m. For Wangarei Heads, per Rover, to-morrow, at I p.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Provinces; per.Wanaka, to-morrow, at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 2. p.m.; late letters till 3.20 p.m. For Gisborne, *j,per Go ahead, to-morrow, a* i p.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga. and Opotiki, per SRowena, on Friday next, at. p.m. For Levuka, per Gael, on Saturday next, at II a.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taiaroa, on Wednesday next, at 5 a.m. For Australian Colonies, Wakatipu, on Satur day, 20th inst., at 1 p.m. S. B. HISS. Chief Postmaster.

LETTER FROM J. M. CLARK ESQ.

The following letter has been received from Captain and Mrs Clark, which will, no doubt, be very pleasing to the volunteers of Auckland, and shew that Mrs Clark has not forgotten her promise when presenting the champion belt given by her husband last year :—London, 28th' February, 1878.— Dear Sir, —The volunteers under your com mand must think that Mrs Clark has for gotten the promise made when she had the honor of presenting the district belt to the champion of last year. Such, however, is not the case, although travelling about so much has caused more delay in fulfilling it than was meant. Ihave now the pleasureof informing you that the Cup was shipped per s.s. Durham, consigned to Messrs Archibald Clark and Sons. That vessel sailed for Mel bourne on the 31st ultimo, and if she makes a fair passage the Cup ought to be handed to you about the time you receive this letter. All the details of the competi tion are left to you and the officers com manding Companies. Mrs Clark desires me to express her continued good wishes for the prosperity of the Auckland Volunteers, in which I need scarcely add I heartly join.—l am, Yours etc., J. M. Clark. To Major D. li. Lusk, Commanding Auckland Militia District.

EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, ARRI 10



Mr Wm. J. Davi*, a gentleman well known in connection with several of the leading American railways, is a passenger Dy the City of New York mail steamer, and passed from this port to-day on his way to Sydney. The object of Mr Davis' mission is to gather information concern ing the travelling requirements of colonists, and to make himself thoroughly acquainted with their facilities of transit. He has ob served that colonists still avail themselves more largely of the Suez and other routes than of tlie great American route, which, he is convinced, offers much greater advan tages, and which, if properly known, would become by far the most popular route. On completing his observations in Australia, which will be about the end of June, Mr Davis purposes visiting Auckland aud other parts of New Zealand for a like object, feel ing confident that the result of his investi gations will lead to a reduction in fares and other charges, whicli will be greatly to the advantage of colonists, and tend to popular ise the Trans-Pacific journey. Mr Davis expects to be iv Auckland in the month of July next, and we most cordially wish him success in his mission. The followingafi'ectingand beautiful lines, of unknown authorship, were picked up at the door of the Occidental Hotel, addressed to Miss B . We are, of course, in total ignorance of the references, and publish the verses in the hope that the fortunate object of the sonnet may recognise and claim the manuscript, which now lies at our office :— One more unfortunate, Won by her face ; Rashly importunate » Follows D r and Go. Can't 3he look tenderly? Fac. and hands fair ; Waist fashioned slenderly, Long auburn hair. Look at her gai ments Sweeping the ground; Where can such beauty In Auckland bo found. Say was he wrong to fall Madly in love, Knowing full well that she Faithless would prove. Toll it him gingerly, Break it with care; Think you ho'll angry be, Or will he swear? Well, it was wrong of him, His heart to lose. Yet still the loss served Hot* to amuse. Thus can a maiden sport With man's affection, Till she takes one who seems Her best selection. Then if bho marrie3 him Only a girl. He will a treasure find. And that a " pearl." —The Discarded One. We have to acknowledge the receipt, through Mr Dampier, of 2s 6d for Mrs Lampra. The shareholders of the Hibernian Band have projected a moonlight excursion on the evening of Shakespeare's birthday, on board the Takapuna, starting from the wharf at eight o'clock. The newly - organised " Bell Topper Cricket Team " will take a trip to Coro mandel, and from thence to the Thames during the holidays, by the North Shore Ferry Company's p.s. Tongariro. A match with Coromandel will take place, and another is contemplated at the Thames. Some Very Handsome Mottled Kauri Riinu and Cedar WARDROBES, with Plate Glass Doors, are now on view at the City Hall Arcade. Also Bedsteads and other articles of Bedroom Furniture to match, besides au immense assortment of Iron Bedsteads and every kind of Bedding made at the Factory of Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell. This firm have just received from Italy the latest designs in Walnut Drawing-room Suites and most modern Tapestrine Reps for covering. Carpets in great variety to suit all classes. Linoleum, Floorcloths, Curtains, and all kinds of Furnishing Goods, Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Hosiery. Goods delivered Free to any part of the town. Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, of Queen-street, are Agents for the Genuine Singer's Sewing Machine, acknowleged and proved to be the best Family Sewing Machine in the World. House Furniture of all kinds, and Sewing Machines obtaiuable on the deferred paymen system.—[Advt.] WANTED, a Kitchenman.— Apply Albert Hotel. WANTED, a Milk-maid ; must have references. — Apply to Mrs T. Hill, North Shoro. TT7" ANTED, a Butcher.—George T T Hulme. WANTED, Benchmen. —Aberdeen Boot Factory. WANTED .for Army and Navy Hotel, a flrst-class Cook.—Apply at once. WANTED, for a few weeks in the country, a good Dressmaker.—Mrs Henry Niccol, North Shore. WANTED, a smart Boy.—James Flynn, Catholic Bookseller, Auckland. ANTED, a Boy foi the Butchering ; one that can ride.—James W. Garrett. ANTED , a good Goat, in full milk. State lowest price, and leave particulars at this office immediately. A good barking cur also wanted. | WANTED, a respectable Girl (14 or 15 years), to assist in housework and mind a baby ; one to sleep at home preferred.—Mrs. Somers, Franklin Load, near Alma Place. ANTED, a General Servant; good plain cook and laundress; references required.—Apply, before 12 o'clock, to Mrs. Saunders, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. ANTED, Tailors (good coat bauds) ; highest wages given.—W. Rattray, 63, Queen-street. WANTED, a Nursemaid; references required.-Mrs. Waymouth, Scarhoro Terrace, Parnell. WANTED, a strong active Boy ; one accustomed to the engineering preferred. J. Partington, Engineer, Wakofleld-street. _ ANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs Samuel Brown, Grafton Koad, 2 doors above Bowling Green. WANTED, a six or eight-roomed House close to the oity.—Apply by letter M.G., Thames Hotel.



WANTED to Purchase, Town Sections in Gisborne for Cash;- Apply by letter, with full particulars, to Mr. E. M., Post-office, Newmarket. . W~ ANTED, a respectable young person to assist in the bar. Parents living in own would be preferred ; if not, references will be required.—Apply Waitemata Hotel. ANTED, Two Coat Hands; con stant work to steady men. Also, General Hand.-J. Williams, Victoria-street, opposite Cottage of Content. ] ANTED, Tenders for Papering and Painting a Four-roomed House.-Apply • on or before Monday, 15th instant, to B. Burden, Tailor, Onehunga. . . \\T ANTED, a respectable Girl about 17. VV Mr3. Bishop, Newmarket. ANTED TO LET, a furnished 8-roomed Houso and four Furnished Rooms, where there is no lodgers or children. 12s per week.-Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. WANTED, a General Servant.-Address at 3, Insurance Buildings. WANTED,, four constant Boarders.— Apply at the Universal Boarding-House, opposite Dr. Lee's, Albert-street, ■ ■-■<_»■-.. WANTED Known, that J. Mumford, Bootmaker, has Removed to High street, corner of Vulcan Lane. ANTED, two or three Apprentices to the Dress and Sbirtmaking.—Apply to Mrs. Simpson, bottom of Grey-street, opposite the Market Hotel. , WOR KING MEN'S CLUB. Intending Members are reminded that after MONDAY, 15th April, there will be an entrance fee of Five Shillings charged, in addition to the Subscription.—For further particulars, apply at the Club Rooms, to w . LEPINE , Secretary. WANTED, for the Bay of Islands, about the middle of May, two Servants, Work ing Housekeeper, and Nursemaid to one child; no objection to a mother and daughter; good wages and good house.—Apply, with reference to Mrs. Grice, Newmarket. ANTED, two Good Carpenters to proceed to Kawa Kawa, Bay of Islands. Apply R. Stevenson, Newton Road. ANTED, for the Grocery Trade, a respectable Lad.—Apply, in own hand writing, to "Grocer," Star Ofllce. ANTED, 400 holes sunk, and some clearing done, at Lake Takapuna.— Apply to Mr. Major, Grocer, Wellesley-street. WANTED, for the country, a Governess for three young ladies; one who would not object to assist in light domestic duties.— Apply Mrs. Warmoll, Chapel-street South. ANTED, a General Servant who can milk and wash well. Nurse kept. —Mrs Runciman, St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby. ANTED, an active Junior Hand for th cd Drapery to proceed to the Waikato. —Apply by letter to Shera Brothers, Queen- VIT ANTED, a good Coat Hand ; constant V V employment to a good man.—Apply J. S. Cobley, next to Busby's Factory, Grey-street. ANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Maerials, including Sanhes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kail., Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Seo. fzc at the lowest marketplace, at his Yards .us tom-houfe-street. WANTED, Purchases for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, jMould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited)' G. Hollbiiip, Manager. VVTANTED, analogical reasons for the VT use of White Targets.—Reply in the Star TTTANTEI., a General Servant; must TV bo able to cook well; good references required.—Apply to Mrs. Tinne, Rutland Road, Parnell. WANTED TO PUR CHASE, Volun teor Land Scrip.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. WANTED, a good General Servant for a family of two; must be a good plain cook and laundress.—For address apply to^Mrs Barton Ireland, Parnell. WANTED ! WANTED !—Wanted to Sell (very cheap), 120 boxes of very fine Raisins, only Id lb; only 13s per box of lolbs. Be in time. Preserved Milk, 6d tin.—H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt-street. REPORTER AND BOOK-KEEPER Wanted, for Country Newspaper. One with some experience, and single preferred.— C. William> on, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. HENEVER you have that feeling come over you, "That you wish you were better off" (some often have that feeling), then set to work, cut my advertisement out of the paper, and keep it by you to refer to. You may thereby save an enormous amount of money in a very short time, and it is what you save that makes you rich. Large Shammy Purses, to put the money in that you save through buying of me, 9d ; small ditto, 3d ; Good Ribbon Velvet, 18 yards for Is; Piping Cord, 18 knots for Gd; Views of the Thames, 3d, or 2s a dozen ; Wide Lace, Id a yard; Ladies' Very Superior Black Cloth Jackets. 10s; Fresh Lot of Ohildren'sdo., 2s Gd each; White Tape, Gd a dozen pieces—for two weeks longer; Coloured Braid, 36 yards foi ls ; Large Bottles of Good Scent, Id; an immense lot of Black Dress Buttons, 2d a dozen; Large Shirt Buttons, 3d a gross ; Wave Braid, 12 pieces for 3d ; Ladies' Superior Kid Boots, 6s 6d ; Men's and Boys' Belts, 2d; Handsome ditto, 6d ; Fresh Lot of La lies' Collars, Gd; Large Handsome Kits ; Lot of Ladies' Bags from Is to 4a Gd ; four penny boxes of Hair Pins for 2d; a few2o-kcyed Concertinas left, Is to Gs; Crinoline Dress Im £ rovers, Gd each; Handsomo Lot of Ladies eaux (bows I mean), Is each; Fresh Lot of Largo Bottles of Lavender Water, 9d; Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup, for babies and cross husbands, Is 3d a bottle; Cherry Tooth Paste, to make the teeth white, and the breath sweet, &c, nice for thoso who do any kissing, Id per bottle; Hair Pads, 2d; Hair Plaits, 9d; Fancy Baskets, lOd to 2s; Leather Laces, Is a gross; superior ditto, 6d a dozen; Rimroel's Windsor Soap, 2d a cake, seven for Is; Glycerine ditto, the samo prico; Shoe Brushes, with polished backs, three for 2s 6d; Handy Shovels, 6d; Splendid Roasted and Haw Peanuts, Gd alb.; Holloway . Pills,* for those who eat too many Peanuts," Is 2d a box; Holloway's Ointment, Is 2d • Dr. Collis Brown's Cloridyne, Is 3d a bottle; Weston's Wizard Oil, for curing gout, rheuma tism, tooth-ache, head-ache, &c, 2s a bottlo; Barry's Tricopherous, for those who don t want to have a bald head, and for beautifying the hair, Is Gd a bottle; Cockle's Pills, Is 3d a dox ; Ladies' Scarves, 4d; Boys' ditto 9d; Men's Good Socks, 4id; Boys' ditto, 4_d; Children s ditto, 3d; Puff Boxes, 9d; Magnificent ditto, Is 6d; my 2s Tea has always been splendid, it is now extra splendid; Superior Green Tea, 3s a lb.; Day and Martin's Blacking, three cakes a penny; more of the Is Spectacles; Spirit of Love Scent, id a bottle; Ladies' Lovely Large White Handkerchiefs, three for Is; Gent's Superior ditto, Gd; Fresh Lot of Strong Thin Wrapping Paper, 2s Gd a ream: and another lot of Drapers Gum Tickets, Is and 2s a thousand; a few Hair Sweeping Brooms left, Is and Is Gd; Boys' Hats, Id each; Lot of Ladies' and Children's Boots cheap; Superior Looking Glasses, 4d and 6d; Note Paper, 2d a quire; 600 dozen Fresh looth and Rack Combs, a great bargain, 3d and Id each the Rack Combs; I cannot warrant the penny Tooth Combs to catch more than the mother and father, but the 2d ones are really good ones, and capable of catching the father, mother, and the whole family. Please to cut out this advertisement, and stick it in some conspicuous place for yourself and friends to refer to.— W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, cor ner of Hobson-street. Town Clerk's Office, April 10,1876. TENDERS advertised for for the Exten sion of City Mains are WITHDRAWN until further notice. P. A. PHILLIPS, Town Clerk. p RA N D QFF E R BY THE 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 1/ 1 Bairnza Fruit and Vegetable, Pairing, Slicing, and Coring Knife 1/6 1 Champion Nutmeg Grater. Save your Angers I/6 I 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 1/6 1 Little Harry's Night Lamp 1/6 1 Magic Cork Puller, Chimney Cleaner, &c. 1/ v 1 Oriental Silver Polish. Great success .. 1/ 1 Pattern Copying and Tracing Wheel .. 1/6 1 Pearl Cement. Mends everything. Save the pieces 2/ 1 Puzzle Key Ring 1/ 1 Shine-Shine Starch Polish and Chineso Washing Blue 1/ 1 Slate Pencil Sharpener and Cleaner .. /6 1 Good Templar Pen, with i-piht of ink .. /6 Total .. .. 25/ Discount oft 5/ Amount .." __U. TO THE RESIDENTS OF UPPER PARNELL, BRIGHTON, Sea. MR. JOUGHIN. Grocer, next to the Union Bakery, Parnell, has been appointed AGENT for the Evening Star, in the place of Miss Ryan. |



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876." and of the Bankruptcy of Daniel Sellars, of Tauranga, Master Mariner, a debtor. •. Notice is hereby given that at the First Meet ing of the Creditors of the said Daniel Sellars, held this day, Thomas Macffarlane, of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, Certifica ted Accounant in Bankruptcy, was elected Creditors' Trustee in the Estate of the said Daniel Sellars; and the said Thomas Macffar lane has, in writing, intimated to me his accept ance of the said office. _ _ Dated, at Auckland, this tenth day of April, I&<b* EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. W. H. KISSLING, Solicitor for the said Debtor. 73 -a /t to £1000- LENT, on Building Society cfcyJ- \7 principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estato Agent, V ul oan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. OR SALE, a desirable Homestead 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. COMBES & DALDY. OQ/iA —HOUSE of 7 rooms, wash-house, %«W. 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 Po3t-office. J[s>6>6>/fV —HOUSE, nearly new, of ~J& -W (&\y9 five rooms and scullery, cook ing range, good well, &c. with freehold allot ment 40x100. 15 minutes' from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. TKTOKTH SHORE.—To Let, the Hand lA some Villa at Mount Victoria, now occu pied by Mr. Yeoman; one of the most comfort able homesinth^ jra^Tk CASH, Balance by Weekly -£%_ <[$\ . Payments.—A new C-roomed Villa, with freehold allotment, on the Ponsonby Road. Price, £360.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. <»jre;A —VIJL.LA RESIDENCE at Parnell, c^wOOVT. containing 9 rooms and kitchen, fitted with every convenience, and all in good order. 2-sta.ll stable, coach-house, conservatory, fowl-house, &c, with freehold allotment con taining 1 acre, closely fenced and planted.—S. Vaile. House and Land Agent. Shortand-street. j£? *-? KfS —HOUSE of 5 good sized rooms, also owO«»\. . 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.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. £?K-P-lTfe —SUBURBAN VILLA Residence 3&*JO\J. of 6 rooms, with out-buildings, all in thorou_.ii 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. FOR SALE, one 7^-inch Centre Screw Cutting Lathe, 9 feet bed, change wheels, good size saddle and slide rest, overhead motion. —Apply, by letter R.K., Star Office. ■ rjT.O BE LET, a Villa and a Cottage, JL Mount St. Mary's.—Apply Stiehbury's, Grocery, College Road. cTIET, the Premises, in Vulcan Lane, lately in occupation of Ryan. Bell & Co. RS. SMALLFIELD, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, is prepared to receive Boys . .tending either of the Grammar Schools as Boarders. Terms moderate. "|j.OR £80 cash, a Freehold Cottage of ID four rooms, in good repair, in Wellington Place; good well, &c—Apply to Mr. Dickson, Baker, Hobson street. TO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite Vulcan Lane.—Apply Manager Bank of New Sou'h Wa. *s. ; TO LET, in Parnell, a nice verandah Cottage facing Domain, with good well of water and garden.—Apply to H. Ashton & Son, or Mrs. Coates, Parnell. __ TO LET, in Seafield View, a com fortable Cottage.—T. Peacock, Optician, Shortland-street. TO LET, a comfortable 5-roomed Cottage, furnished; most pleasant situa tion.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stiehbury's Buildings. JAA PER FOOT.—Fine Allotments for rile. JL Sale in Conquest Place, Parnell; easy terms. Money lent to build with if desired.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a detached 5-roomed Cottage, furnished or unfurnished, opposite Mr Holdship's, Kyber Pass Road.—lnquire on the premises. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottaee, &o„ thereon. For further particulars, apply to JOHN BUCHANAN, Shortland-stroet'; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street. OTEL on the Goldfields for Sale. A positive bargain.— Full particulars at Hannaford's Agency, Queen-street, opposite the Army and Navy Hotel. • BURGESS and Defaulters' List.— Ob jections close on the 15th. For Is. I will inspect the lists, write necessary forms, deposit, and report thereupon.—Hannaford, Queen-st. H-WSITTO LET, in Waterloo Quad rant, opposite Government House, seven rooms; fine view of harbour.—C. Williamson, "Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. T IGHT Spring Cart, Horse, and Harness, JLi to be sold at the Haymarket on Friday next, the 12th instant. Horse staunch and good trotter; Cart ane Harness nearly new. mo BUIL__ER_r& CONTRACTORS. Tenders are invited for the Erection of a Hotel at the Wharf, Gisborne, Poverty Bay. The Building will comprise about 36 rooms. Plans and specifications can be seen at Messrs. R. Whitson and Sons Brewery. Tenders to be sent in to Messrs. Whitson s office on or before noon of the 16th April inst. Lowest or any tender not necessarilly accepted. \Tf INTER FASHIONS. MADAME BOTTENELLI Announces to the Inhabitants of Auckland that she has secured the services of a First-el ass MILLINER from England, and is pre pared to SHOW ALL TH-3 NOVELTIES for the Coming Season. Millinery, Bonnets Fur and other Trim- Trimmed Hats fj_| mings Plain, Straw, and f> TJostumes Felt Hats O Fringes Straw Bonnets &* Buttons Flowers & Feathers .. Fancy and Linen Ribbons and Silks t_ Sets Velvets and Plushes Real Laces Dress Caps q Scarves Head Dresses h. Corsets Jackets £j Hosiery Mantles _^ Underclothing Shawls, &c. fcrj Umbrellas Dress Materials t -1 Skirts, &c. tr**. Dressmaking in all h-i Ladies own mater its branches. ials made up. Note the Address :— WELLESLEY-STREET WEST. T OST, the Inside of a Locket, contain ing coloured photo of a deceased parent (only copy).—Finder rewarded on leaving it at the office of this paper. LOST, on Saturday, a Purse containing One Sovereign, two One Pound Notes, if not Three, and a few silver Coins, with two penny Stamps.—Finder rewarded by applica tion to this office. ANTED, a sharp Youth, age about 16; preference given to one who has served in merchant and shipping agent's office. — Apply by letter, enclosing reference from last employer, Box 6, Onehunga. THE Regular Monthly Meeting oi the Prince of Wales Lodge, No. 1335, E.C., will be held, at the Lodge-room, Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, TO - MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, at 7.30. Visitors are invited.—By order of the W.M. F~IRE WOOD.—Wanted, 300 tonsTi-tree delivereli at North Shore to O. Mays. WANTED, everybody to keep the money in the country, and Purchase the Wangarei Kamo Coal. Try a small quantity before you get your winter supply. The best local Coal in tho Province. All orders left at the Yard, Fort Hiitomart, or at Mr. G.''Neal's, corner of Nelson and Wellesley-streets, will be promptly attended to.—a. Barr. aatent. WENTWOKTH HOUSK, Ponsonby Road.—Miss Hill's pupils will commence their Second Quarter on Monday, April 15th.



Vases i teases i xßases j We are shewing upwards of One Hundred BiffkeextPatterns ofthe most Beautiful ORNAMENTAL VASES, in Crystal, Alabaster, and Bohemian Glass, ever offered for sale in Auckland. Prices extremely moderate. An early inspection invited. T. & 11. COOKE, Furniture an. i nrpet Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. WC. DENNES' Reduced Price List . Dolly Vardcn, £3 15s; Wertham, PA 10s Genuine Home Shuttle, £4 Singer's, from £6 10s Princess of Wales, £110s Wheeler and Wilson, £5 10s Arm and Platform, £i 10s Fret Saws, £i 10s. MACHINE DEPOT, Queen-street. A^^ITHDO^VN^STBAKEKY and STORE" DRURY. THE BEST BREAD, FOURPENCE PER 2-lb. LOAF. An advertisement that appeared in the STAR of April sth, 1878, stating that Bread would be charged 4Jd. the 2-lb. Loaf, on and after Mon day, the Bth instant, is not ours. Our Price is still Id. for 2lb. Loaf. When we advertise, we are not ashamed of our name. W. ASHDOWN & SON. Drury, April 10,1878. Public Works Office (Colonial Architect's Branch). Wellington, Ist April, 1878. TENDERS are invited for Additions to Post and Telegraph Office, Hamilton. General conditions, specifications, and draw ings, may be seen at the offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; the District Engineer's Office. Auckland; and the Public Works Office, Hamilton. Tenders addressed to the Colonial Architect, and marked outside "Tenders for Additions to Post and Telegraph Office, Hamilton," will be received at the above office up to noon of MON DAY, the 15th day of April, 1878. Telegraphic tenders will be received, provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. P. S. M. BURROWS, Acting for Colonial Architect. AJEWMARKET HIGHWAY _i_. BOARD. Tenders are required till noon of MONDAY, 15th instant, for Footpath--, Excavating, &c, Campbell Road and Hill-street. Plans, &c, at my office. F. G. CLAYTON, Chairman N.H. Board. Colonial Architect's Office, Wellington, Ist April, 1878. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a Customs Office and_ Shed at One hunga. General conditions, specifications, and draw ings, maybe seen at the office ofthe Colonial Architect, Wellington; and at the District Engineer's Office, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Colonial Architect, and marked outside, "'fenders for Customs Buildings. Onehunga," will be received at the above office up to noon of IvIONDAY, t_.e 15th. day of April, 1878. Telegraphic tenders will be received, provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. P. .S M. BURROWS, Acting for Colonial Architect. riOUSTY OF WAITEMATA. TO BOATMEN~AND CARTERS. Tenders are tequired by noon of TUESDAY, the 16th instant, for Delivering 300 cubic yards of Scoria Ash on the Wharf, at Stokes' Point. Separate Tenders are also required for Carting and Spreading the above. Specifica- ' tions and forms of tender at the Office, 1, Queen-street, and at the Post Office, Stokes' Point. OLIVER MAYS, . Chairman. FFICES to Let in Bank Buildings.— Apply National Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. TO LET, a good 6-roomed House on the Mount Eden Road,—Apply Chas. Layer, Builder, Kyber Pass. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received until noon of SATURDAY, I3th instant, for the Removal, Altering, and Re-erecting Iron Store on Re claimed Land. , • Plans. &c, at my office, Albert-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of WED NESDAY, I7th instant, for the Erection of Building at Onehunga for Mr Longley. Plans, &c, at my office, Albert-street. ED WARD B ARTLE V, Architect. BROWN WRAPPING PAPER for sale.—Apply at the Star Office. MRS. HARRISON informs her Pupils that she has REMOVED from Hobson street to the corner of Ponsonby Road and Grace-street, where she continues to conduct her Classes in Music and French. Mrs Harrison will open a School for Giris on the 7th of April. Instruction will include the following branches: English, Drawing, Music, and Fancy Work. Terms issued in a week. 8 H m 1 R T S. THE EASIEST THING TO DETECT AT PRESENT IS THE BEAUTY OF CARGO & McKAIG'S Cambric and Flax Shirts. On SALE. Ex Lapwing: 40 AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES KEROSINE FAIRBANKS' UNION SCALES CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (behests). SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. ffT-HE Shareholders of tho JL Hibernian Band will give a MOONLIGHT EXCURSION (weather permitting), on TUES DAY, 23rd April, in p.s. Takapuna, which will leave the Wharf at Eight o'clock. Music provided. Tickets, Is each; to be obtained from any of the Shareholders. J. SULLIVAN, Treasurer JAS. Dl-MPSEY, Secretary. FRIDAY, APRIL 12. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. BRUSSELLS CARPETS, PIANOFORTE, • IRON BEDSTEADS, &C, &C. &C. THE subscribers will hold their usual Furniture Sale on Friday next, 12th inst., at the Mart, Fort-street, commencing at 11 o'clock. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. ORANGES! ORANGES ! ORANGES! EX PEARL, FROM ROROTONGA. IN PRIME CONDITION. L. W. E A TON HAVE been instructed to sell-by auction, at his Mart, To-morrow (Thursday), llth. instant, at 11 o'clock. 60,000 ORANGES. I L. W,"eATO N Auctioneer