POLICE COURT.— Yesterday.

(Before X C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) THE STORY OF A GOOSE. BenjaminJor.es, a young man, appeared in answer to a charge of attacking Constable Abnnis at Newton, on the 2nd inst, and destroying his uniform, value £3 10s ; and Con stable Jonas Abrams was charged with assault ing Mrs Sarah Jones, at Mount Eden, on the The evidence for the prosecution in these cases appeared in our last issue, but the case had not closed when we went to press. -Ben jamin Jones, defendant, deposed that he had resided nine years in Auckland, and on the day in question, a knock came to Ihe door, when he looked out and saw -he constable who asked him if he were the owner of tho geese- lie replied yes. wLen the coustable tola him^that some of them belonged to/ il./tp/?£vlor take thatwa^ono of the oWest geese that he had, wLnnthp constable pushed him, and said "go a^var" he remonstrated, when the constable ITve him a second push down- He did not ftril-e the constable, but the constable struck him full on the nose, which caused it to bleed. He gave him a second blow over the left eye. He said " it's time for mo to look to myself now," when Abrams caught him by the collar, and they fell together. His wit'e came up and begged the constable not to intake a row, when helmshed her away, and she fell. Taylor came and loosed his hands from the constable, when the constable knelt upon his cliest aii-i bumped his head against the ground. He was so mi ured that he had since been under the hands of Dr Wine. Mrs Jones, Amelia Doll, Mrs Usher, Mrs Coyle, Henry Dell, and Dr Wine, having o-iven evidence, Mr Tyler addressed the Court, and his Worship reserved iudgruem until this morning.

THIS DAY.

THE LOST TPvIBES.

■The following pilgrims of night were brought up successively for being drunk last night, and subjected to punishment, Michael Sweeney, 5s ; Patrick Smith, 5s ; Elizabeth Hand, 5s ; Patrick McCrystal, 20s, for being disorderly. AGED BIDDY. Bridget Lestrauge was brought up, charged with being drunk and disorderly iv a public place. Coustable MeGilp deposed to the circum stances- The old woman was kicking and squalling on-the pavement. The prisonersai'd she was drunk, and there was no denying it.

Fined 10s and costs. WILLIAM'S MISTAKE,

William Elder was charged with stealing a pair of home-made boots, value 18s "6d, on the Ist inst., the property of Wm. Brownhill, of Manchester House, Queen-street.

Sub-Inspector Pardy said the prisoner went yesterday afternoon, and deliberately took the boots out of Mr Brownhill's shop;_ he was seen by a constable, who followed him, aud arrested him with the boots in his possession. Prisoner pleaded guilty. Several previous convictions for felony stood against the prisoner's name, and he ■was committed for three months Avith hard labour.

Tired nature's soft restorer, balmy sleep, In whose blest arms poor wanderers never weep.

Archibald Campbell and William Clark son were charged under the Vagrant Act, with being found at night on the premises of Mr David Patersoil, in Durham-street. Sub-Inspector Pardy stated that the prisoners were found on the premises this morning at two o'clock, aud wheu disturbed took to their heels aud gave chase to the constable. Campbell said he was occasionally em ployed by Mr Paterson. Mr Paterson said prisoner had done a job now and then for him, but he gave him no permission to be on the premises. The prisoners were both in liquor, and it was not safe to have such characters about. Clarkson said he was too drunk to know anything about it, and was glad to lie down anywhere. Campbell, having been convicted pre viously as a felon and ragrant, was ordered ' to Mount Eden for one month, with hard labour, and Clarkson to one week's impri sonment. ORPHANS. Two little girls, Catherine and Margavct Johnston, aged 8 and 5, were charged with being neglected cnildren within the meaning of the Act, and were ordered to the Or phanage of Mount St. Mary for five years each, to be brought up in the faith of 'the j Roman Catholic Church, the religion of their parents. THE CLOSE OF THE GOOSK CASES. His Worship having carefully considered the evidence in these" biases, expressed his belief that defendant, Mr Jones, was to a great extent the aggressor, 'al though he could not acquit Constable Abrams entirely of the charge against him. He appeared to have lost command of himself in theldisturbance. He must find Jones guilty of assaulting Abrams, and damaging his uniform, and in the case against Abrams, he must find the constable guilty of assaulting Mrs Jones. Defendant for assaulting he constable was fined 40s, for destroying his uniform 80s, with costs ; the constable to pay a fine of 20s and costs.

This was all the business.

THE SEA SERPENT.

Our reporter this morning interviewed the captain of the ketch Adah, which passed Brown's Island on the 13th at the same time a3 the Durham, and he states that he did not see the supposed sea-serpent or any other monster of the deep. On the other hand, the captain, crew, and passengers of the Durham positively assert that they did see the monster, and are sure that they were not mistaken. Altogether the affair is very mysterious, and requires " more light"

CLIFFORD'S GRAND EXHIBITION.

We understand that the opening night of the above exhibition is finally fixed for Mon day evening next. The entertainment is of an unusually novel and extremely extensive nature, as may be gathered from the fact that it has taken upwards of a whole week to prepare. All who have seen the views declare that they are the most artistic and accurate delineations of places .which have ever been shewn in New Zealand—and so they ought to be, as they were gathered together at aa expense of over £2000. Several Auckland photographers have been engaged to take views of the most remarkable scenery in this district, these are to be added to the collection of Southern views, and are intended eventually to form one complete series of New Zealand views, which will be exhibited in all the English towns, where doubtless it will do much to stimulate emigration to New Zealand. Most of these views will during next week be shewn to the Auckland public, thus affording colonists the pleasure of seeing exactly the claas of Illustrations which the British public will shortly be gazing upon.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA

"MOSE IN EGITTO."

The Opera Company are ending: up the season with a blaze of triumph. Last niglit Pie of the largest houses which ever crowded the Theatre Royal, from floor to wiling, assembled to witness the final Performance of " Mose in Egitto." Both 'te upper and lower part of the auditorium Were crammed to excess, and a great many People unable to find either seats or ijtandiug-room went away disconsolate. *hs Excellency the Governor "was present, ■accompanied by the Hon. Col. Whitmore, an <l; appeared to enjoy the performance greatly. Oar musical critics have reviewed wns work more than onco at great length, °° that we need not now enter into the de- JjUa of last night's rendering. The superb nuscen scene, grand choruses, and handsome jesses evoked, as before, the admiration of jeryone ; aud all the principal characters Zf re joudly applauded and frequently ""cored. The large house stimulated ■™"» pnma donna and Signora Vita to rew U j 1 j c?orts> and both ladies were 'ivr, ■ , with an ah'tndaiifie of bouquets. -Ji^.it " f ticrczin Bor/.'iß," ]* t-i'!»• • i-.vi M--i KrtUu* v.lil t1j ;.,, 0 t!i,i: ;!..;.. u^..

before an Auckland audience. Signor Paladini plays Gennaro for the first time, and Signor Camero has kindly consented to play II Duca, so that the performance s likely to be an extraordinarily good one.

DUNEDIN RACES.

Dunedin, Friday. The racing was resumed this afternoon, there be?ng about 3,500 to 4,000 people pre sent The weather was disagreeable. We append a brief resumd of the events brought to an issue :—

Handicap Hurdxe Race, of 80sovs.; second horse to receive lOsovs. from the stakes. Two miles md a distance ; over ten flights of hurdles, 3 feet 6 inches high. Mr R. Mann's Eclipse, aged, lOst 71b3 (Cotton)Jgi Mr F. White's Sir Tatton, aged, lOst. lOlbs. (O'Brien) Mr H. Gouriay's Kildare, aged, list. Albs. .. The rest were scratched. Betting 5t04 on the field. Won by half a length; Warwick was fourth. Dunedin Jockey Club Handicap of 300 soys., with a sweepstake of 5 soys. each j If miles. Mr Ray's b g Templeton, aged, lOst. (Ray) .. 1 Mr H. Redwood's Longhands, 3 years, 7et. 101 bs. (Cotton) 2« Mr H. Redwood's b h Ariel, 5 years, 9st. 91bs. (Matthew) .. •• 3 Six ran. Betting 2to 1 on Ariel, sto 4 against Templeton, 3 to 1 and 5 to 1 the others. Won pretty easily. Hippocampus was fourth, and Unknown and Chancellor

last. Z^Z^ Dunedin Derby of 150 soys., with a sweepstake of 10 soys, each ; half forfeit, the second horse to save his stakes. Colts, Sst. lOlbs. ; fillies and geldings, Bst 71bs. 1-J miles. Closed with 40 subscribers. Mrf. Fraser's eh c Trump Card, 3 years, Bst. lOlbs. walk over 1 Novel Race, of 80 soys. ; 1£ miles. Mr O'Brien'a b f Xautippe, 3 years, 7st. 21b5... 1 Mr Mackay's eh g Jack the Flat, aged, 7st. 71b. 2 Kuriwao 3 Boomerang i Betting 5 to 4 on Xantippe, and 3 to 1 against the others. Won. easily by two lengths. Railway Plate, of 100 soys. ; distance, f mile, Foul Play 1 Hippocampus 2 - Punga were were 3 Bribery, Spey, Oberon, and Luna also ran. Betting 6~to 4 on Foul Play, 2 to 1 against Bribery, 9 to 4 against the others. Won by half a length.

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL, this day. THE TOKATEA. — ENCOURAGING

REPORTS,

The Tokatea manager reports a slight improvement going out from No. 2 rise. He obtained 201bs picked stone during the week from the position where the old run Avas taken. He may expect a good patch as the stopes are continued up the Avinze on the Swedish CroAvn leader. The 16 feet deep leader is looking well, and a little loose gold Avas obtained by dishing. At a meeting of the Directors to-day it Avas announced that the rock drill from America should be here by the next mail, the property jointly of the Tokatea and Bismarck.

A,.very elaborate report from Mr Black, of the Thames, was received and placed before the Directors' meeting. HARBOUR VIEW. ' The Harbour View Company Directors propose crushing in a fortnight's time, and a good return is looked for. ■ Corby—A crushing from 901bs specimens yielded 701 ozs. The general stuff shaping splendidly. ROYAL OAK. Royal Oak. —The manager reports : since last report he cut No. 2 lode in the low level at 523 feet in, and in the first break ing down gold was seen in the stone. The leader isof the average width. The Little Wonder leader has been shewing gold, and gold has been obtained from a stringer on the surface. Messrs. Brett, Harper, Wylde-Brown, Ring, and other Directors of the various Companies, arrived last night, and a m eeting will be held to-day. TAURANGA, this day. MELANCHOLY DROWNING. Mrs Gillibrand, wife of a "wealthy new settler at Omokoroa, was drowned yester day by the capsizing of a boat when ' pro ceeding home. An inquest will be held this afternoon. It is reported here that Mrs Gillibrand's daughter was married as recently as the 28th ult. at Auckland, to Mr A. Crapp, of Waikarau. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. LATEST CRUSHING RETURNS. Monatairi.—The return for the fort night is 246 ozs from 500 tons crushed. A lbuenia. —The retorting for the week took place to-day, for a return of 430 ozs., making a total for the month of 1740£ ozs. The Waiotahi cleaned up for the month for a fair return of 362 ozs. The Prince Imperial crushing yielded 153 ozs. Tribute Crushings—Garvey (Old Whau), 75f ozs from 50 tons ; McGarvey (Daunt less), 54 OZB. SHAREMARKET.

Nonpareil, Is 6d; Cure, 5s 9d ; Prince Imperial, 235.

(PRESS AGENCr.)

TAUPO, this day. THE SURVEYS.—LOST IN THE BUSH,

All the surveys at Taupo are finished, the natives;giving every assistance. Mr Noble, of Taupo, lost himself on the Tokoroa plains for three days when travell ing from Cambridge to Taupo. He arrived in a weak exhausted state.

WELLINGTON, this-day.

DEPARTURE FOR LONDON,

Sailed : Hurunui, ship for London, with 4,300 bales of wool, 5,1520z gold, and snnd ry cargo, value £101,285.

NELSON, this day.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

A fire broke out at Stoke last night, and resulted in the total destruction of three stacks of wheat, and one of barley, in all eight hundred bushels, belonging to ajfarmer named. Alport. It is supposed to haye originated in the stack heating, and strong wind was. blowing at the time. The stacks were uninsured.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails win. Close as Undkk — For Thames, this day, at 5,30 p.m.; and on Monday next, at noon. For Waiheke and Coromandel, per Argyle, on Monday next, at 11.30 a.m. For Russell and Kawakawa, per Hawea, on Monday next, at 2 D.m. For Tryphena, per Three Brothers, on Monday next, at 3 p.m. For Napier, per Pretty Jane, on Monday next, at 4 p.m. Per s.s. Taiaroa, on Tuesday, March 5, as follow:— For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 5 a.m. For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, Aus tralian <"!o)onies, United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton and via Brindisi, at 5 a.m. For money orders and registered letters, the previous evening at i o'clock. For Australian Colonies per Rotorua, on Tuesday, oth March, at 1 p.m. For Russell, Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, on Monday next, at 1 p.m. For Wa'wera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Annie Milbank, on Tuesday next, at 10 a.m. For Gisborne, per Go-ahead, on Tuesday next, at 1 p.m. For Wangarei Heads. Waipu. Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Argyle, on Tuesday next, at i p.m. Per s.s. Zealandia, on Tuesday, sth March, as follows:— For Sandwich Inlands, United States of America, Cauada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Em-ope- at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters and newspapers, at 1.30. Late letters bearing an extra fee of sixpenco in addition to the post nz* will I)"i ra'riri' 1 h»- JflVo Vail A-/ant on b.^r.l il'i* mim-i:iv -i:> ;<» !•. 1 »!»• ■<' >» .ifijr.

THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANY PRODUCE TELEGRAM.

LONDON, 27thFeb. vary. Wool.—The sales opened at the level of last sale, on 26th inst. The sales comprise 262,000 bales. The opening catalogue comprised 4,000 hales. Home markets are lightly stocked. Continental markets are lightly stocked. Cross bred firmer. 12,000 bales sent to the manufacturing districts direct.

l» Tallow.—Market firm. Stock of all sorts is 20,000 casks. Mutton is worth 41s ; beef, 395. VViieat.—Market flat. Adelaide is worth 62s ; New Zealand, 50s. Leather.—Market easier. Beef sides are worth 9.|d. Sank of England rate is 2per cent.

MR WOODHAM ON WOMAN'S IN FERIORITY.

TAR.) 6 i'ly at a lossj?to understand Woodham has taken up so /rri am utyour issue of Feb. 28th. c^ * fancies himself among the nat of the islands, where, as he tells us, men, women, and children all join in fram ing laws. Such laws, no doubt, suit your correspondent well, for the same reason that the manners and customs of the natives do — because they require no great exertion of in tellect to understand them. lam sorry that his experience of wives and sisters is so bad with regard to their debating powers, but surely he is rather hasty in judging others byfhi's own. Mr Woodham does not say whose opinion he quotes when he says that drawing, music, fancy-work, and "correct deportment" form the education of a woman. Perhaps that is the opinion of the English at Fiji, or is it experience that teaches him so ? All through his letter, Mr Woodham speaks of the existing inferiority of women; inferior they are doubtless to him, but he forgets that he stands alone, and that the world is full of the sterner sex, who are quite satis fied with women as they are, and have not the slightest wish for their wives or sisters to take the Fijians as their models.—Yours etc., H.F.S., North Shore.

NEW SCHOOL COMMITTE ES.

AUCKLAND CITY EAST.

Tll>: householders of City East held their first meeting under tke new Education Act last evening in the new school, Wellesley street East. Mr J. H. Burns, in the chair, made some introductory remarks upon the labours of the past, and the results of those labours. Mr Steadrnan spoke at some length on the works of the Committee. The average attendance at the three schools in 187G, was 360 : and at present the number averaged 720. Hence there was an abso lute necessity for increased accommodation ; nearly 300 applications ior admission to the school had been refused for want of room. Mr Steadman paid a high compliment to Mr Wortliiugton's abilities as a public teacher. After remarks from Messrs Cadman, Brierly, Hannaford, King, and Hislop, the election of the new Committee took place, and the following was the result: —Messrs Brierly (36), Burns (23), Grey (22), King (19), Lincoln (14), Cole (14), Steadman (19), Blackman (11), Jefferies (9), Cooper (8), Avery (6), Staines (1). Messrs Hislop and Leighton were appointed scrutineers. The first seven gentlemen were declared the Committee. A vote of thanks to the Chair man and Committee closed the proceedings.

CITY WEST NO. 1

A very thinly-attended meeting of the householders of this district Avas held last evening for the purpose of electing a school committee. Mr J. W. Carr occupied the chair. It was proposed to adjourn the meeting, but a motion to that effect was lost. A great dear of discussion took place on the new Education Act, the principal speakers being Messrs Drummond and Thomas Robert Scott. The following gentlemen were balloted for, and the seven highest elected :—J. W. Carr, 12 ; Schmidt, 12; Drummond, 10; C. B. Andrew, 8 ; Eaglesim, 7 ; Main, 4 ; Keven, 8 ; Fisher, 3; Moselm, 2; Bartley, 1. Messrs Fisher and Keven polled the same number of votes, but the Chairman gave hi 3 casting vote in favour of the latter gentleman, as he was present, and Mr Fisher absent. MOUNT HOBSON. The householders of Mouut Eden district held their district school meeting last even ing in the Newmarket school-room, Mr F. Clayton in the chair. Mr Tait read a report which shewed that the stall' of teachers and scholars had increased, and the Education Board had promised to build a district school, provided that the district contributed £50. The number of scholars on the list was 205 ; being 101 boys and 104 girls. The report paid a compliment to the efficiency of Mr Coleman, the head teacher. The following gentlemen were elected on the new committee : — Messrs Angus, Dennison, Bishop, Morgan, Scarborough, and Bull. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the meeting. OJSEIIUNGA. The Onehunga meeting was held on Thursday evening in the new school buildings, Rev A. R. Tomlinson in the chair. Mr Stevenson read the report of the past year. The school had advanced con siderably during the year, the scholars averaging 109 daily. The following gentle men were elected to form the new com mittee :—Rev A. R. Tomlinson, Rev G. Brown, Messrs P. Clark, T. R. Gillman, J. Robb, M. Stevenson, and A. Whyte.

We understand that Mr H. McMurdo, who is well-known to many people in this city, was thrown from his horse the other day whilst ridmer in the neighbourhood of Kawaka, and badly hurt. A match is being played this afternoon between the employe's of Wm. McArthur and Co. and A. Clark and Son. The former won the toss, and scored 106 for the first innings. Marsden was the hero of the day. He went in first, made 67 runs, and carried his bat.

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riHURCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL, \j PARNKLL. (Affiliated to the New Zealand University). Quarter Days :—January 25, April 12, July 5, September 27. For particulars, apply to the Headmaster. TTK RUG BUSINES S.~Wanted, an I P intelligent Lad as Apprentice.—Apply, in applicant's own writing, to Box 25G, Post-office. RIMITIVE'METHODIST CHURCH, Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services:—■ To-morrow—Morning, at 11. and Evening, at 6.30, Rev. B. J. Westbrooke. , Funkkal SKRMON.-At the Evening Service the Rev. B. J. Westbrooko will preach a * uneral Sermon, occasioned by the death of the late Mrs. Cooke. who was for many years a member of the above Church. F "RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services :— Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, Rev. 1). Duttin, F.R.A.S. Subieots: Morning, •• Parable of the Two Debtors." Evening, "Christ, the Physician." T. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—In consequence of the repairs being not quite completed, the Opening Services will be held on SUNDAY, the 10th March, in stead of the 3rd March inst. The SUNDAY SCHOOL will be opened TO MORROW, 3rd March, at 2.30 p.m., to which Children are invited. . ■■.*., A First-class Library in connection with tne Sunday bchool. I TITE SLEYAN CHURCHES. w w TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET.— Morning, 11, Rev. W. Kirk; Evening, 6.30, Rev. W. J. Williams. PARNEL.L.—Morning, 11, Rev. T. Buddie; Even ing. G. 30, Mr. Martin. GRAFTON ROAD.—Morning, 11, Rev. W. J. Williams; Evening, 6.30, Rev. T. Buddie. UNION-STREET.— Morning, 11, Rev. H. H. Lawry: Evening, 0.30, Mr. Beaumont. PONSO^BY.— Morning, 11, Mr. Olphert; Even ing, 6.30, Rev. W. Kirk. NEW NORTH ROAD.—Afternoon, 2.30, Mr. - Wykes; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Rosser. NORTH SHORE.—Morning, 11, Rev. J. Whe well; KVening, 6.30, Mr. Hogg. MOUNT EDEN.— Morning, 11, Mr. Salter. D""' NIT E D EVANGELISTIC COMMITTEE. NOONDAY PRAYER MEETING, at the V.M.C.A. Rooms, kvery Monday, 12 to 1. Monday, 4th, Rev. Mr. Macnicoolwiu preside. OT\ STEPHEN'S PR.ESIJY.TE I.UA N O CFIUliCfr. |'->:W(>nV ipi!!.—; 'i.y!"!' -;.'rv; -* v.- ;• -i t-iiii v i- i.' -i i'!-- ••' ■'< ■•' • ■•■'• • •



-r- nRNF STREET HALL SUNDAY they are, and wheretore^__ .— .— ---TTNITED METHODIST FREE <U CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11, Rev. Mr. Taylor. Subject: " The God of Elijah." Evening, at 6.30. Rev. R. TayJor. Subject: " The Ever living Priest." WANTED KNOWN, Water laid on reasonably; General Plumbing Work done; Kitchen Sinks. Baths, &c., for sale.— Peace & Todd, Shortland-street. ANTED, a Nursemaid. — Apply to Mrs Dudley, St. Sepulchre's Parsonage. '\\T ANTED, a respectable Grill about 15. T V Mrs Jones, St. Mary's Road, Ponaonby, near the Lamp. . TIT ANTED, a Nursegirl about "16.~ V ¥ Mrs Ballin, Alten Koad. WANTED, .a Carter; one accustomed to meat carting preferred.—Apply at once. F. G. Clayton. ANTED, General Servants, 2 Female Cooks, Housemaids, Nursemaids, Assis tant house work, for town and. country.—Mrs. Coil's Office ANTED, for the Country, Man and Wife ; Man to work on the farm; Wife for general servant.—Apply Star Office be tween 3 and 4 on Monday, 4th Feb. WANTED SMOKERS.—Just received a choice line of Cigars to sell at 1 for 1/. Be in time.—F. Whitehead, Tobacconist, Vic toria-sties !". 257 Tea extra' T V ordinary! Contains the sittings from very fine Teas, though broken and small, comes out well in the cup. Don't be prejudiced.— F. Whitehead, Tea Dealer. WANTED Known, that H. ~Waite, Tinsmith, has Removed his Manufac tory from Upper Queen-street to Fort-street where he will commence this day the Manufac ture of all kinds of Tinware. Further particu lars in a future issue. W r ANTED, fou.- or live respectable Men as Boarders; terms 17s. per week. Mrs. McDonald, nearly opposite the Star Hotel, Albert-street, near the wharf. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Wynyard Arms ■ Hotel, Wellesley street East. WAN TED, Middle-aged Woman (near Gisborne), for plahrcookingl, no wash ing, wages 143; Two sober, middle-aged Single Men to milk and garden; Female Servant (lauranga), wages 12s; Hotel Servants for ieames, Tauranga, and Waikato, wages 12s ; Female Servants ror private families, town and country.—Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. WANTED KNOWN, Good American- Chewing Tobacco, 3/G per pound. No allowance on smaller lots. — F. Whitehead, Tobacconist, Victoria-street. W~~ ANTED SMOKERS.—" Flower of all Flowers," 2} ozs. for 1/. This will compare vtith anything in the city.—F. White head, Tobacconist, Victoria-street. WANTED, a Goat in full milk.—Apply to L.T., Star Office, jt WANTED, seven or eight Labourers to work at the Tairua Mill; also, two or three Rough Carpenters. None but steady energetic men need apply.—Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, an Engine Driver.—Apply to J. Casey & Son.



WANTED, WANTED, six Good Servants, wages no object, and good homes.—Appiy Mrs Gricc, Newmarket. W'A NTED, a Cook and Stewart for the barque Glimpse.—Apply to N. McClusky, Hobaon-street. __. WAN TED, for a Farm in Waikato, a Female Servant; dairy and family small; without good references do not apply. —3. Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. WANTED, a goo7rGM^rarServan"t^- Miss Alexunder, Epsom. TI^ANTEU, a General Servant, where a T T Nurse is kept; references required.— Mrs. Rice, Mount Eden Road. W "ANTED, a Plumber and Gasfitter.— _Branstonj& Forster, Albert-street. WANTE D, all Meat Consumers that like first-class quality and all the delicacies of the season. Hams, Chickens, Turkeys. Geese, Sucking Pigs, Ox Tongues, Cornel Pork, Cask Corned Beef, Smoked Beef, .barge Stock to choose from, that all purchasers can bo suited to their satisfaction.—George HulnVo, Auckland Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, that first-class cartes-de-viMto of thi>. principal inhabi tants of Auckland will be sold at 4g per dozen, at J. 11, feymonds', 50, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant; refer encea required.—Apply to Mrs. Batger, Grafton Road. W~~ ANTED to Let, in Parnell, a six roomed Cottage, with every conve nience^— Richard Keals. "\ \t ANTED, a General Servant; refers V V ences required.—Apply Mrs. E. J. Clark Brighton Road, Parnell. ANTED KNOWN, that the Hand somest and Best Billiard Table in New Zealand is at the Thistle Hotol.—John Smith. W "ANTED, a strong Lad as apprentice to the Machine Printing.—Apply at this office. 'ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Cruickshank and Miller, Queen street. WANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, |Mould ng3, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited) G. Holdsiiip, Manager. ANTED, a General Servant for Pon- Ronby; references required.—Apply at this office. ANTED, a Sq_uarer.— Apply to K. McKay, Shipbuilder, Freeman's Bay. WANTED to Sell, 60 boxes of Day and Martin's Blacking, only Is box of 6 doz.; Camp Oven-lids, 6d, 9d, and Is; Little Dry Superior Prunella Boots, 6s Gd pair, two pairs for 12s 6d ; Infante' Side-spring Boots, i and 5, Is 6d; Pearl Barley, 3d per Ib.; Sago, 4d; Morton's Fresh Mackeral, only 7d per lib. tin, better than Salmon; Quinces, only 2d per lb., for making iam.—H. Watts, Pitt-3treet. WANTED, an Assistant for a General t, -r Store.—Apply by letter, stating terms, R. D. L. DufFus, Te Awamutu. WAN TED, a respectable Woman as Nurse; also a good Housemaid; refer ences required.—Apply, by letter, to Mrs. Lyon, Cambridge, Waikato. ANTED KNOWN, Sawdust given away by the Union Sash and Door Company, in any quantity. W~ANTEls7lliree or four good Bench rnen.—Aberdeen Boot Factory. ANTED, a strong Lad for Black smithing.—Apply immediately to N. McMillan, "Vulcan Lane. "ANTED Known, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c &o. at the lowest market prico, at his Yards Cus ttm-house-st.reet. ONDERFUL, isn't it ? and yet not stolen. 2d Reels of Black Glazed Cot ton for Id, or lOd per dozen ; 3s Knitting Cotton for 28; 3d Reels of Crochet Cotton for 2Jd, or 2s per dozen; 3d Windsor Soap for lid ; Is a dozen Black Braid for 6d ; Is alb. Canary Seed for 6d; 7s Concertinas for 4s; 10s do for 7s; la Seemless Lisle Gloves for Id ;la 6d a bottle Cherry Tooth Paste for Id; 2s 6d Specta cles for Is (fresh lot); 11s Gd Prunella Boots for Ga Gd; Is Sperm Candles for lOJd; Gd Tooth Brushes for id Is do for Gd; Is Gd Scissars for 9d; Is Corkscrews for 4d; 2s Men's Hats for Is; Gd a pair wooden Knitting Needles for 3d; also, Shirt Buttons, Id a gross ; Leather Laces, Is a gross; Piano Books, id ; Children's Books, Id to 9d; Handsome Books on Chess, Draughts, Gymnastics, Swimming, Besique, Cribbage, Billiards. Croquet, only 6d; lot of other bar gains: Apple Cases, with lids. 3d; Tea Chests, 3d; Piuing Cord, Is Gd per lb. Point out to your friends the money they can save.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-st. ANTED ! WANTED !—Wanted to Sell (cheap). 22 kegs of Nails, only 2d lb, 2}in., 2Jin., and Sin. : also 20 sacks of Haricot Beans, only 2d lb. 7lbs for Is ; New Cheese, only 6dlb; Canary Seed. Gd lb,-ilbs for lid; Candles Gibs for 5s 3d ; good Tea, 2s lb; Tin Pepper Boxes,'ld and 2d each ; Camp Oven Lids, only ldlb.—H. Watis. Pitt-street. Good Onions 91bs for Is. _ _ WANTED, a Nursegirl, where another servaut is kept.— Mrs. Kummer, Grafton Road, near Choral Hall. WANTED, Cash Purchasers to know that I sell at Town Prices, and supply superior articles, especially Teas, my superlative mixture at 3a. per lb. is ie treat. I have a good Family Tea at 2s; Refined Sncrars from 4}d per !h. GiVF-'ii n>as'<-.| aiVl jrrntni'l <j" tho lvcm:*^ !"■"* '■' ■ i ;-'. ■'!■.■ \i<i vi 1.-.f. Ii ■ !> !•.!• >. nj



WANTED, to Sell, 100 Pieces, from No. 30 to 140, Black Silk Wove Edge Velvet at less than cost price. — W. Eyic, Enniskillin House, Victoria-street. ANTED, a strong active Boy about 14 years —J. Grey, Eden Cresent.' ANTED, a competent Milliner to take charge of Show Room at Wanga nui.—Apply to Win. Me Arthur and Co. ANTED to Let, 4 Furnished Rooms, in an 8-roomed house, Upper Queen street. No lodgers or children.—Cheap Fur niture Mart, Victoria-street Jfast. ANTED, B Working Men to know the Public Baths, (Hot, Cold, and Shower), will open the first week in March; charges 61 and Is. Those in want of Furniture can have every description of Household Requisites at cost price, or on weekly payments to make room to fit up the Baths.—Cheap Fur niture Mart, Victoria-street East. BOARD and Residence for two or three Gentlemen, ten minutes walk from Queen street.—Apply " Comfort," Stah Office. iPirVTL Service Examination.—Students \j prepared.—Apply to "Pass," Star Office. I DOUBTLESS BAY J NEAR MONGANUI. FOR SALE OR LEASE, the Estate of Kau hoehoe, Doubtless Bay, the propertyand former residence of Walter Brodie, Esq., comprising 947 acres 2 roods. Full particulars can ot obtained on applica tion to TrIOS. WESTON, Vulcan Lane. ■piTT- STREET WESLEYAN JT CHURCH. ORGAN RECITAL (by request) On MONDAY NEXT," at 8 P. M., By Harcourt Lee, Esq., Organist. ADMISSION—ONE SHILLING. Tic'rets may be obtained at Messrs. Epson's, McMaster's, and Phillipps & Son's, Queen-street. CARVING, GILDING, &c Branch Establishment : No. 260, QUEEN-STREET, Next Redforn's, Photographer. J A S. R. D E C O U 11 C V, 57, Wakefiici.d-street. O CONTRACTO R S. TKNDERS will be received by the under signed before noon of Fit (DAY, the Bth March, at his Store, Queen-street, for Excavating and Removing about J.6UO Yards of Soil in Fort street. JOHN LAMB. 1 .. _ ".", \ u _^ ~Z2 ZLL.I2S£HL _".Ti



/MOURT ZEALANDIA, No. 4741, 1 \IJ A.0.F., A.D. I j Members of the above Court are hereby requested to meet, at the Court- § room, Young Men's Christian Associa- f, tion, Wellesley-street, TO-MORROW f (Sundar), 3rd instant, at 1.30 p.m. sharp, { to attend the FUNERAL of the late wife 1 of Bro. Samuel Brown. I Members of other Courts are respect- | fully invited to attend. i By order ot the C.R. B FREDERICK CHRISTMAS, | j Secretary. ! ,J^aßaaßJsßaEESgSaEgS3SS3gag3iaEigßßßagEßßHgißiiß Sp "E 1 /'** T AT „ ,„,„, -, ADVERTISEMENT. vSSrtb^iaiSi ' ' ROTOITI Will leave Auckland on MONDAY, at 12 mid night, taking Cargo and Passengers direct for Ohinemuri, calling at Grahamsto wn, and leaving there at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, returniug from Ohinemuri at 1 p.m. same day. FRASER & TINNE. Agents. i^SSj^. A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP -£*- COMPANY (LIMITED). FOR GISBORNE DIRECT. The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Queen-street Wharf for the above port on TUESDAY, sth instant, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. ""rJfcTaT imTlfS'T SHIP F O~R |A^-^v JO LONDON DIRECT. JSxfeHgijsE^ '^ne masnificent iron clipper ' LORRAINE,' lOOaI at Lloyd's, 828 ton register, Captain Win. Gronsund, now loading, and having the greater part of her cargo engaged, will have quick dispatch. Has Biiperior accommodation for a few saloon passengers. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. TpILLERSLIE HOUSE & GROUNDS, TO LET, the above Beautiful Property. House, 12 rooms; 26 acres Lund; Fruitful Orchard, &c. B. TONKS & CO. PHILLIP JONES, General \j Marine Surveyor. Surveyor to Messrs. Shaw. Savill, and Co., to the Californian Board of Underwriters; Ship Valuator for sale or purchase; Inspector of New or Old Vessels, Building, or Repairing; have sorved two years in a Shipbuilding Yard in Great Britain ; Marine Arbitrator. The office in the North Shore Ferry T Wharf. . Auckland, March 2, 1873. FOR SALE, three beautiful Canaries, all singing; price 30s each.—P.S. Comfort able Board and Residence for a single gentle man. — Mrs Fuller, Nicholl's Cottage, Grey street. /Constantinople and the Bosporus. r<ITY SLAUGHTERHOUSE. Tho following is a copy of tho agreement ent6reo into by a number of Butchers, on the faith of which the City Council erected the Slaughterhouses at Western Springs. Those marked with * are the only siguees who actually use the establishment." " Auckland, March 26, 1877. " We, the undersigned agree to use a Slaugh terhouse which it is contemplated to erect on the Western Springs Property, provided the accommodation afforded is sufficient, and the Fees to bo charged shall not exceed any that may be current at the time. Noah Wood, Ponsonby Edwin Barrington, Drake-street * John Maxwell, Victoria-street H. McNaughton. Victoria-street C. F. Eaynes, Victoria-street J. Binstead, Drake-street Enoch Wood, Wellington-street T. Tuff, Springbank, Ponsonby J. A. Walker, Newton * W. Stimpaon. Newton * Geo. Garrett, Newton W. Palmer, Pitt-street .•* R^ Reeves, Hobson-street Thomas Shove, Hobson-street Alfred Carter, Wellesley-street Robert Salmon, Wynrtham-street A. Pollock, Queen-street, Auckland R. and W. Hellaby, Sliortland-street George Hulme, Queen-street John Tucker, Karangahape Road M. Brearley, Wakefield-street R. Giles, Wakefield-street W. Eady, 11, City Market R. D. Giles, 10,11, and 12. City Market * — Garrett, junr., Kyber Pass Road TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE NEW MARKET ROAD BOARD. Sib,—We, the undersigned, respectfully re quest that you will Call a Public Meeting of the Residents, to Discuss the question of the Re moval of the Slaughter-house. John McColl Jas. Taite John A*ugus James Scotter William Hogg Charles Brook William Morgan . Andrew Philip John Pearce ' James Kilgour William Bevan George Kent James Borley W. Hunter. Newmarket, March 2,1878. TO MB.~JOHN~JIcCOLL; MR. JAS. TAITE, AND THE OTHER GENTLE MEN SIGNING THE REQUISITION. In compliance with ths above Requisition. I hereby convene a Meeting of the Residents of Newmarket, to be held in the Newmarket Hall, on TUESDAY NEXT, sth March, at 7.50 p.m. F. G. CLAYTON, Chairman Newmarket Road Board. "VT OTI v £ IFF KISMUVA L. The Undersigned has REMOVED his Office and Timber \'ard to the Reclaimed Land, opposite tli'» Gasworks. c. a. nAßnrs. 2a-1 >M.;:'j'i. IZ'3.



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. DEBTORS AND CREDITORS ACT, ---1876. la the Estate of Levy and Goldwater, Clothiers, Queen-street, Auckland, Debtors. All Creditors in the above Estate are requested to Prove their Claims with me by noon of the 4th March next, when a First Dividend will De paid. THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, February 26,1878. WANTED 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. NEUMESBN, Auckland Loan Office, IGS, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of way. «O9p' —FOR SALE, Farm of 150 acres, ot/iVO?*. partly improved, 50 acres bush, House of 3 rooms, &c, 20 miles from Auckland. —S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-st-reet. Z 5 1A t0 £?OUi? LENT, on Building Society do'JLsi1 principles or on any terms to suit borrowers. —C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. FOR SALE, iv Symonds-stveet. a large Dwelling-house, with freehold allotment, 66 x 330 feet. Price, £150. Terms very easy.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortlaml street. /~N ROCERY Business For Sale ; a very O* profitable little business, doing a good return. Rent low ; expenses very light ; business mostly cash. Capital required, from £200 to £100.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. ggjjg ~C7'ACHT for Sale.—The Coutrabandiere, JL 10 tons, beautifully fitted out, will bo sold very cheap, owner leaving the Colony ; also a very large Open Pleasure Boat, capable of oarrying 10 persons. —W. P. Featherstone, North Shore. ITORTH SHORE.—For Sale, a bargain, % that beautifully-situated and well-built Residence adioining the Devonport Hall. The position is unequalled on the Shore, being close to the water's edge, and yet sheltered • oai U bleak winds. The Garden ia Well stocked with Fruit and Ornamental Trees. The property is better known as having been the residence of the late Mr David Burns. Apply on the premises.—W. P. Featherstone. JC?<>3>/j!/a —HOUSE of G rooms, wash-house cAp'/^yTfc'i/. with copper, coal-hole, range, &c., good well, allotment 66 x 103-6, fenced and planted, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. OQQA —21 ACRES GOOD LAND, 7 acres o&W «/\r. in. grass and crops, 1 acre orchard and garden, all fenced, plenty of water, House of 6 rooms, good dairy. 20 acres adjoining, on which there is a small Dwelling-house and out buildings; can be had at a low price; close to the Railway Station.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortand-street. 6>l ACRE FARM, 17 miles from QiP JL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood, and water ; large run ad ioining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Estate Agent, Shortland-street. 3 *-?/]j ACRE FARM, 80 acres in grass, 2 acre 3 101/ orchard in full bearing, 30 acre bush, all level land and rich soil, House of 3 rooms, dairy, stock-yard, &c. Price, £100s.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortlaud-street. 6 LET, in Waterloo Quadrant, opposite Government House.— Apply to Williams & Co,, Fort-street. J[®C|A4V— F9 R SALE, Substantially ,-*93>'<C^^ P\f- built Cottape 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. npo LET, a 5-roomed Verandah Cottage _JL in Pagot-street, city side of Ponsonby rent 11a per week, immediate possession can be given.—Apply on the premises. OR SALE, two good Riding Ponies.— J. W. Prime, Newton. TO LET, to Shops in Queen-street oppo site Vulcan Lane.—Appy Manager Bank New South Wale 3. _ i c E. DR. YOUNG has Removed to SYMONDS STREET, next house to the New Caledonia Hotel.



LODGE AEA, No, 348, I.C. The Monthly Meeting will be held at the Lodge Room, Masonic Hotel, on Monday Even ing, the 4th instant, at 7.30. Visiting Brethren are invited. W, L. MITCHELL, P.M., Secretary. OTAHUHU . MUTUAL IMPROVE MENT. ASSOCIATION. The First Meeting of the Fifth Session of the Otahuhu Mutual Improvement Association will be held, in the Otahuhu Public Hall, on MON DAY, 4th March, 1878, at 7.30 p.m. Business: President's address. Readings, &c. CHARLES BOWDEN, Hon. Sec. Otahuhu, 27th February, 1878. T AND TRANSFER ACT NOTICES. Notice is hereby given, that the several parcels of Laud hereinafter described will be brought under the provisions of "The Land Transfer Act, 1870," unless caveat be lodged for bidding the same, in each case on or before the eighth day of April next: — Augustus Aley—Lot 42, of Subdivision of Allotment 64, of '"Section pi, Suburbs or Auckland, containing 7perches, in occupa tion of applicant.—l2o2. John Mowbray—South-eastern part of allotments 95, Pariah of Karioi, County of Rutland, containing 40 acres, unoccupied. -1204. Robert Graham—Allotments 3, of Section 16, Town of Raglan, containing 1 rood and 25 perches, unoccupied.—l2os. Robert Graham—Allotments 1 and 2, of Section 4, Town of Raglan, containing 2 roods and 12 perches, unoccupied.—l2o6. John Lambert Tole —Part of Allotment 1, of Section 21, City of Auckland, containing 3 perches, unoccupied.—l2o7. Thomas Williams Weatherill—Allot ments 175 and 182, Parish of Punui, County of Waikato, containing 100 acres and. allotments 75, Town of Kihikihi, contain ing 1 acre in occupation of applicant.—l2oß. John Marshall—Part of allotment 3, of section 4, Town of Auckland, containing 4 7-10 perches, in occupation of Messrs. T. H. Hall and C 0.—1209. Jambs Lawrence—Allotment 27, Town of Cambridge East, containing 1 acre, in occupation of Alexander Heavy.—l2lo. Walter Henry Armstrong—Allotment 190, Parish of Hautapu, Banks County, containing 50 acres, unoccupied.—l2ll. Henry Burton—Allotment 292. Town of Cambridge Kast, containing 1 acre, un occupied.—l2l6. John Marshall Mowbray—Allotment 455, Town of Cambridge East, containing 1 acre, unoccupied.—l2lß. Diagrams may be inspected at this office. Dated this twenty-eighth day of February, 1878, at the Lands Registry Office, Auckland. THOMAS COTTER, Deputy District Land Registrar. tjtelensville annual, races Friday, March Bth, 1878. In consequence of Nominations for Handicaps, &c, not being filled up according to advertisement, the Programme has been revised as follows :— Judge Thomas Deacon. Committee : Mr. P. McLeod Mr. Foster Mr. Turner Mr. Mr. Downer. Starter: Mr. Andrew Bonar. Clerk of the Scales : Clerk of the Course : Mr. J. Foster. ' Mr. A. McLeod. Treasurer : Mr. J. Hands. Handicapper : Captain Handley. MAIDEN PLATE of S soys. _ Second horse save his stakes. For all horses which have never won.an advertised race. Weight for age. Distance, i] 4 miles. RAILWAY STAKES cf 12 soys. Second horse save his stakes. Distance, ij^ mlies. Weight for age. For all horses the bona fide property 3 monihs previous to day of entry of settlers residing north of Henderson's Mill. Entrance, 1 soy. HELENSVILLE HANDICAP of 20 soys. Second horse to receive 5 Soys. out of stakes. Nomination, 1 soy. Acceptance, 1 soy. . Distance, 2 miles. Open to all comers. MAORI RACE of 5 soys. Second horse to save his stakes. Distance, 2 miles. Catch weights. For all horses bona fide property of Maoris. Entrance, 10s. Post entry. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE of 10 soys. Second horse 2 soys. Distance, 2 miles; over S flights of hurdles, 3 feet 6 inches high PONY RACE of 8 soys. Second horse, t soy. Dis tance, 1 mile ; heats. Ponies not to exceed 14 hands 2 inches. Top Weight, 10 stone. 7- lbs. allowed for every inch under 14 hands 2 inches. CONSOLATION of—. RULES, Three horses to start in all races, or no race. Decision of the Committee in all cases to be final. Protests must be accompanied with £1, which will be.forfeited should the protest not be sustained. Nomination for Helensville Handicap and Hurdle Race to close on Thursday, March 7th, IS7B, at lj'::i,: j. z. Tu:r'nß. ■■



SEWING -MACHINES OF FIRST-CLASS QUALITY A r LESS THAN COS!1. Having bought Messrs. E. Porter & Co.'s entire stock of Sewing Machines at a great reduction oft English cost, I will sell them at Prices never before heard of in Auckland, com prising Domestic and Manufacturing Machines of the best makers. Each Machine guaranteed and kept in order 12 months free of charge. GEO. W. HESLOP, ENGINEER, " THE FITTING SHOP," Victoria-street, a few doors above Quick's Stables. PR EP AR AT O R Y"S C H ~O~O~L~ Gkace-stbest, Ponsoxby Road. MRS. ROBINSON desires to. inform her friends that she intends to Open a Preparatory School for Boys and Girls, at her residence, on Tuesday, sth March. Terms: ONE SHILLING per WEEK. TV °RK:N GME N s cLv B- The Committee having met with so much en couragement have decided to open about the middle of March. Members ioininar before then will have the privilege of attending the opening ceremony, which will be oi a very interesting character. Rules and Cards of Membership— 10s, 6s, and -Is—are now ready, and may be had of Mr. G. Ay. Heslop, The Fitting Shop, Victoria street; Mi. Cook, corner of Albert and Wynd ham-streets; Mr. C. Sanders, Parnell; any Member of Committee; or of W. Lepine Secretary. N MONDAY NIGHT go to~Albert Hall, and see the Grandest Collection of Views ever exhibited. USSIAN and Turkish Views at Albeit Hall. ' BRITISH INTERESTS Illustrated on Monday Night, at the Albert Hall. VIEWS of Egypt (Sequel to " Mose in Egitto"), at Albert Hall, Monday Evening. m ~. v i t i o n. Wanted, Lady Teacher for Girl's School at Kawakawa, Bay of Islands.—Further particu lars office of Civil Cornmi3sioner,?Princes-street, between 1 and 2 p.m. Must be proficient in music. * m O B U I L D■ E R S. Tenders are required for the Erection of a Building in Queen-street. Apply at my office, Shortland-street. Tenders to be delivered on the 7th instant, at 4 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. m O C O N T R A C T 6R S. EXTENSION OF TIME. TENDERS are invited (labour only) are Ex tended until WEDNESDAY, 6th March, for Building Wharf at Guthrie and Lamach's Saw Mills, Manukau Heads. Plans and specifications at the Office of Guthrie and Larnach Company (Limited), One hunga. J. W. WALLER, Manager. A UCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. J^- - The CONCERT is Postponed till WEDNES DAY, 6th instant, at 8.30 p.m. Rehearsal on Monday, at 7.30. R. H. STEVENSON, Hon. Treasurer. LOST, on Friday, 22nd February, a Model Cutter, supposed to have drifted to Kohimaramara.—Finder will be rewarded on re turning the same to Mr J. A. Sims, Shipbuilder, Custom-House-street. LOST, on Saturday last between Hender son's Mill and Auckland, a Waterproof Rug.—Finder will be rewarded on returning it to Smith's Livery Stables, Queen-street. OUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN 'ASSOCIATION. MR. C. A. ROBERTSON, Of the Grammar School, Will deliver a .LECTURE, in ihe Lecture Hall, On FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, Bth March, 1878. Subject : MOHAMMEDAN CONQUEST AND RUSSIAN AGRESSION. Admission, Is. Proceeds on behalf of ■ Association.



"DOARD OF EDUCATION. Meetings of Householders for the Election of School Committees will he held as under :— Monday, 4th March. Grafton Road—7.3o p.m., District School room. Howick—7 p.m., School Mangere—7 p.m., .School-house Mount Albert—7.3o p.m., School-room, Morn ingside v Ngaruawahia—7 p.m., School-house Parnell—7.3o p.m., District School-room Tuesday, 2nd March. Devonport—B p.m., Scbool-house Mount Eden—7.3o p.m., District School-house Wednesday, 6th March. Mount Roskill—3 p.m., Mr W. J. Connelly's house, Three Kings Otahuhu—7.3o p.m., Public Hall. VINCENT B. RICE Secretary. SHORTLAND-STKEET BOOK DEPOT. 1 J. E. HAMILTON. On and after WEDNESDAY, the 6th March, the above business will be carried on in Stich bury's Buildings. Queen-street (nest door to Mr. Alfred Buckland's). Tjl L OUR! pLO UR ! Anderson and Co., R. Anderson McGiU, Hassell. J. T. Evans and Co In sacks, 50s and 1008. B. TONES & CO. Southbridge Bacon Curing Company, new cure Hams and Bacon. 83" The best brand in theinarket. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO. Knight's K.B. Jams. New Shipment. Wholesale Agents—B. TONKS & CO, Berny's Bonedust and Glutinised Bone Manure. Wholesale Agents—B. TONES & CO mo CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. In reference to the advertisement for Joiners to proceed to Dunedin, you are informed that there is a dispute at present existing, and that the men are out on strike. In the interests of the trade, you are requested not to accept the proffered employment. . : ~\TOW ON VIEW, a Beautiful Portrait; _Li of the late Mr. Hackett, Market Hotel, painted by Herr Lindauer, elegantly framed by Mr. De Conrcy, 260, Queen-street. L W I N B. DICKSON. DRAFTSMAN, ILLUMINATOR, AND HERALDIC ARTIST. Maps and Plans copied and compiled, Engrossing, &c. Address: Regent-street, Grafton ;or care of Mr. E. Wayte, or of Champtaloup & Cooper, Queen-street. A LBUKNIA GOLD MINING COM- J\. PANY (REGISTERED). The Transfer Books will be CLOSED from noon on TUESDAY, the sth instant, until noon on FRIDAY, the Bth instant, when a Dividend will be payable at the Company's Office. H. N. GARLAND, Manager. Auckland. Ist March, 1878. MONDAY, MARCH 11. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. COTTAGES, ALBERT-STREET, SYMONDS-STREET, SPIiINGBANK (PONSONBY). VILLA LOTS, HOBSON'JS BAY ROAD. njIHE subscribers have received instruc- JL tions to sell by public auction, a> the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, the 11th instant at 12 o'clock, . . ' The following FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, viz. :— SYMONDS STREET.-Lots Ml ?anr) i<> S "b" division pf allotment 7, suburbs of Auckland, having a frontage oTm feet to Albert-street, with two Cottages erected thereon. These cottages were the property of the late George Jones are situate close to Dr. Wafiis' Church. Newton, and will he sold separately if desired. . . PONSONBY.—Lot 15, of subdivision of allot menta 32 and 33, section 8 (Sprinebankl suburbs of Auckland, 10 feet frontage to Brown-street, with the comfortable Cottage thereon. HOBSON'S BAY.-Eight Villa Al'otments situate on the Hobson's Bay Road, almost . opposite Mr. D. Hay's property, each having about 100 links frontage by 500 links deep, and being allotments 4 5 6 anri 7, of thf> subdivision of allotments, section 14, suburbs of Auckland. Terms : Ono-fourth caah ; balance can 'be arra:i.;ud o 1 Ciisy io:hi^. SAMCEL CfK'h'iJ.WE & £CN ;