Anderson had had no more than any of the other masters. The janitor did not say that Mr Anderson had ooly had two piuts of beer during the nmith. As no other witnesses wero in attendance a discussion took place as to what should bo done next. Dr. Purchas wished the evidence of Mr Andersen taken, but the Chairman thought this rather premature at that time. Mr Auderton said that he could call numbers of witnesses, but heprefeired to provo out of the mouths of the witnesses brought against him the falsity of the charges. Dr. Purchas observed that he had about forty witnesses', and amongst them two, if not three, of the Govcmois themselves, as well as several masters of the Grammar School. 'He would not name them, how ver, until the suggested power to enforceo the attendance of witnesses had been obtained.

Mr Ilesketh said that Dr. Purchas was placiug them in the position of moving in an inquiry, and then, failing himself to bring forward materials to support the charges for which that inquiry was de sired, tie therefore moved, "That the in quiry be now adjourned till Monday at 4 o'clock, when any further evidence that Dr. Purchas may have to oiler shall be taken." Dr. Purchas then said that under the cir cumstauces ho would request the attend ance upon that day of Messrs Macrae, Sloman, Anderson, Tomlinsou, Robortson, and, if possible, Mr McArthur also.

It was agreed to request these gentlemen to attend.

Mr Hesketh's motion then passed, and the inquiry at 7.30 consequently stood ad journeii.

CRUELTY IN WELLINGTON ASYLUM.

[Bt Telegraph, Own Correspondent.]

WHITELAW'S MOTHER IN THE

BOX.

WELLINGTON, Friday. At the Lunatic Asylum Inquiry this afternoon, Harriet Ketile, examined by Mr Chapman, said :—I was matron in the asylum. I went there on the Ist March, 3878. I have not been paid all my salary, which was £100 per aunum. Sometimes 1 was paid it, but I have not received tho whole of it by a good deal. I never gave authority to Mr Whitelaw to draw my salary, either verbal or written. Mr Whiteluw has never placed any voucher beforo mo to sign. I looked to him to pay me my salary. Once he gave me a£s cheque. The last sum he gave me was £3 in gold. I have never received a Government cheque. They were Mr Whitelaw's cheques. I did not keep accounts, and could not siy the total amount he has paid me. For three months I had something the matter with ray leg. [ could have signed my name then if I had been asked to do so. I was laid up for three months, but for the rest of the time—with the exception of two months, when I had to be iv a dark room for a bad eye, I could perform my duties. To the Commissioners : I sent in my re signation on the Ist lost. I thought it was quite time to do so, seeing that I did not got my money. Whitclaw took tho keys from me about two months ago. Miss Brigdon is no relative of mine. I never paid to my son (Mr Whitelaw) that she was, nor indeed anybody. She li\eJ In the same house with ms when in Scotland and came out here with me. My eon is very quick-tempered. I could 'still

attond to the duties ot matron, but I thought it best to resign. I have no peculiar com plaint to make about Miss ISrigdon or any otaer member on tho stall. It was not according to my wish that my eou appro priated my salary. Had it l>ecu a stranger, I should have made a complaint, but being my son I did not. It is a very painful affair. I never authorised any person to sign the pay sheets.

Cross-examined : I was not satisfied to leave my salary in my sou's hands. I never told anyone tisat Miss Hrigdon was my neice, nor did I ever complain of things creeping over my bed, and up the wall.

la the cross-examination of Mrs Kettle yesterday evening, she asserted that pay sheetß for her salary were never taken to her for signature, and that she never authorised anyone to sign tliem on hot behalf. She added that John (her son) knew very well that Miss Brigdon was not my neice. She had her meals at his table. I knew she was supposed by the attendants to bo a neice, and I did not contradict the rumour becauselthought it would have more weight with the servants. If she were produced in Court and swears that she was asked by me to sign the pay sheets it would be an un truth. My health has been pretty good. It has certainly nover been such as to affect my eyesight. I have been compelled to give evidence at this enquiry, having been Bubpconed. It is not a pleasant duly to perform.

Dr. Gillon, resident surgeon of Welling ton Hospital, said the superintendent, not being a medical man, would be guilty of au Impropriety in visiting female patients alone. It would be improper to put com paratively sane patients with the worstcascs, either for punishment or anything else. It would be calculated to throw them back. It would be decidedly mproper to put on a straight jacket for fourteen days on a patient who refused to break stone?. There were no straight jackets in the Asylum I was connected with. Violent patients were put in padded rooms where they could do themselves no harm. They were also given sedatives, and occasionally (the cold donche). I never heard of patients being punished at home. Correction was used in certain cases, but that was not punishment —it was merely medical treatment. George Kubarks said live months ago he wai employed at the Asylum three days. A patient named Max Alexauder, a per fectly helpless man, was left sitting in the chair at table in the hall, from S o'clock in the morning till 2in the afternoon, He was saturated with his own water, <;nd the floor around him was wet The weather was exceedingly cold, and the attendant ordered two fellow patients to put on Alexander's coat. They were unable to get it on for soflc minutes, and when Alcxan fell on the floor, his fellow patients kicked him and struck him, while the attendant, who was cutting up some tobacco, looked on and grinned. Alexander was helpless, and uttered no complaint. They than seized him by the arms and dragged him like a bag of chaff to the cab. Three quarters of an hour afterwards he came bacK and was placed in the same position. The treat ment he received was horrible.

Cross-examined : A companion of mine named Lower was also an eye witness of this affair.

Adam Johnson, who was conQned in the Asylum for two years and a half, and released a fortnight ago, deposed that he. had been illtreated by three Wardens, named Hooligan, Little, and Harvey. When asked his calling he said "lam an imbecile."

Agnes Kobinson, aged 21, said : I was 18 when I was first tent to the asylum, and left eleven months ago. I wasilitreatcd by the female attendants. They kicked mo. Once I was put in a cell, where I r/as left for two nights without any bed or anything to eat. They then brought me out and hold me down in a cold bath till I was nearly drowned. Whitelaw once seized me in a brntal manner and put me in a cell. Mrs Eigfield, a patient, was once thrown down on tho floor by Miss McElroy and Miss Mahoney, who then knelt on her. Cross-examined : It was only when I was very ill that they ill-treated me. They said I was violent.

John Cr. Anderson, clerk in the Audit Department, said: I liav3 examined the vouchers for Mrs Kettle's salary. Of 32 vouchers 17 appear to be signed by Miss Brigdon, judging from the signatures to her own vouchers, and the remaining 15, I should say, have been signed by Whitelaw. I attended the asylum recently, and saw Whitelaw in the presence of his mother, when I asked for an explanation. I was instructed to do so by the Auditor General. Whitelaw at once admitted that he had signed the salary abstracts for Mrs Kettle. I asked him why he had done so, and he told me his mother verbally author ised him to sign, for her, as she was unable to sign for herself. I enquired if he waa quite sure that Mrs Kettle could not sign for herself, and he said yes. Happen ing to have one of her signatures iv my poesession, I asked him to explain that. He said it must have been done very lately. I did not express my dissatisfaction with the explanation oi Whitelaw, but I felt thoroughly dissatisfied nevertheless. Bis statement at this enquiry to the effect that "Explanations he afterwards gave, my superiors satisfied them," is not correct. I asked Mrs Kettle seveial questions to see whether she had authorised him to sign for her. She Eeenied to be in a great state of agitation, and burst out crying. I could not get her to answer the whole of the questions. She exciaimed, "Oh ! how I have been used !" There is a printed form furnished by the Treasury to euable one person to receive another person's salary. These forms are scut to the Audit Office, and tho Audit Office will not pay a salary in the absence of such an authority. The form has to be siened by the person who is entitled to the money. That had not becu done in this case. Under no circumstances will the Audit Department allow one per

son to write another person's name. Iv the case of persons who canuot wiitt-, a cross properly attested is mllicient. The Chaiunan : How do you account lor the fact that the matter went on as lon« as it did without the Audit Department raising any objection.

Witness : JJcing in a foma'c handwriting tho siguatuies were not noticed, but were passed.

_ The Chairman : Hut 15 of them were signed by Mr Whitelaw, you say. Witness : The 15 other ones are certainly not altogether likts Mr Whitolaw's hand, writing, but on close examination, and by comparing them with his own signatures, you cannot see that they are his at first sight. You might pass them without thinking they were iv Mr Whitelaw'shaud wiiting.

13y Mr Woodward : They are not iv a fomulc handwriting. By the Chairman : The first eleven are signed apparently hy Miss Brigdon. Mie first drew sa'aryoo tho Ist March, IS7S, and continued to do so up till December of the same year. Thou she ceased to draw salary till a few months ago, when she was taken in again.

Complainant here announced that he would close his case, but would reserve his right' to adduce rebutting evidence if he thought necesraty to do co

Mr Chapman said lie did not wish to cull any witnesso*.

The Commission then adjourned till Thursday next at 2 p.m., when Mr tdwards will be called upon to begin the Superintendent's defence. In the mean time the transcription of the evidence was ordered to be placed in the custody of Mr W. P. James, tbe clerk of the KM. Court, both Mr Edwards and Mr J. 11. Shaw, being allowed to inspect it in Mr James's oflice when they desire to do so.

ALBION AND ISABELLA PRATT COLLISION.

OFFICIAL KNIJUIRY

(Before K. C. Barstow, Esq., I!.M. am Captains Pcnnell and Frator, Nautical Assessors.)

Ybsteeday concluded. James Hirst, a passenger by the Albion, saw the schooner beforo the collision, fehe had no lights then, William Cross, master of tho schooner Isabella Pratt, examined by Mr Laishloy, deposed that he had been at sea ior the last twenty years. llad acted as nnuter eighteen years tigo, and held that position constantly for the last six or seven years. The Isabella Pratt was a fore aml-aft schooner, owned in Oainatu, and registered in Duuodin. The register went down with the schooner. Ho cleared the vessel at the Auckland Customs for Tiiirua, and thence he had intended to proceed to Oamaru. Tho vessel was in ballast, ntul the crew consisted of live men. and himself. Sho was properly mannedjauil rigged. It was a beautiful moonlight morning, and there was not a cloud in the sky. They wero under double-reefed main sail, full foresail, ilyiug-jib, iuner-jib, and fore-staysail. From the rail of the bulwarks to the water was about six feet. For half an-hour previous to the collision he was on deck, and the. lights word then burning— s-ido lights, binnacle light, forecastle light, and a candle on the cabin table. The binnacle light was white, tho port light red, and'the starboard light.green, and the fore castle light was a kerosene lamp made ex pressly for the purpose, Ho left the deck at ten minutes past 4, but he could not say whether the port and starboard lights wero then burning. He went down to the cabin, nnd left his mate in charge of the deck with one man, and the cook always came on deck at 4 o'clock. He remained iv the cabiu until within two minutes of the collision. Ho heard the mate call out to the man at the wheel to put the helm up, adding, " Ho surely cannot see us." Witness came up on deck; aud just as he got there he hoard .he mate and cook shoutiug to the steamer to star board her helm. Anything ho could do then could uot have prevented the collision. There was a man acting as look-out on board the febooner when he went below. He kept a bright look-out up to tile time ho went beloW, but did not ace the steamer. They were boitiug to whulw;,rJ. On a morning such ?ps that, and with tho lights which he had, the look-out of the steamer should have boon able to see his schooner live miles, but he would not like to say how far off they could see tho schooner if no lights were burning. He could not say whether his lights were burning when he caiHD on deck. 'I heir] rate of fail ing was about four miles an hour. He endeavoured (o avoid a collision by letting go the peak purchase, but there was not time for her to pay oil" sufficiently. To Mr Tyler : He last saw the lights burning at twenty minutes to four when he went below. He did not know of any ropes being thrown from the Albion to enable them to save themselves. He was the last that left the Isabella Pratt, to the best ot his belief. lie was very much grieved about losing his vessel, and told the captain he had ruined him. He said so because of the los 3of the vessel and the property he had in it. He lo*t £150 worth of property of his own on board the sjhooner. He never knew the light- to go out, except something unusual occurred— but the shock of the collision was sufficient to put out the lights. He knew that a sharp jerk ot tbe rigging with a weather roll would put out the lights. He always used kerosene. To Mr Russell: It was light for him to sec the Great Barrier and the coast-live round Port Charles, but he could not sec the Mercury Islands, the direction from which the steamer was coming. Ho did tell a passenger on board the steamer that he saw the .steamer a mile off, but he eaid that "we " had seen her a mile oil', mean ing that his mate had seen her. The enquiry then adjourned until

THIS DAY.

Charles Christie, mate of the Isabella was examined by Mr Laishley. Had been 18 years at sea ; four years on the New Zealand coast as mate and master. He weut on deck on the 24th at 4.7 a.m. His duly was to look out. Took a special look out, weut forward, did not see any ship, examined the lights on the schooner; the white and red lights were burning brightly. Saw the smoke of the steamer Albion at a quarter past four; knew it was her smoke. She was steaming W.N.W.; she was about a mile away. Again he looked at the lights and found them still burning. The schooner was >S. by W. on the wind, going between four and live knots an hour. He called tn Peterson, the man at the wheel, and said " there is a steamer bearing down upon v?. He watched to tee how she was steering. In four minutes after he saw the lights of the steamer. Gave an order to the man at the wheel to put the helm up. I don't think she will clear v;, Had not time to do anything further. The master came up at the moment, in conse quence of the noise. 'I ho steamer was then within her Jeft of the schooner. The smoke was very dense—nothing but cloud-and continued the same up to the moment of the collision. He could.not have done more than he did to avoid'the collision. He believed that such a collision would have put out any light. The red light was put out by the shock, the green light he could not see. To Mr Tyler : Saw the red light of the echooner burning one minute before. To Mr J. V. Russell : The captain put the schooner about after witness came on deck at seven minutes past 4. She was about threo miles from land. She had been ten minutes on the port tack before the collision. He could tell that the steamer was coming towards the schooner within live minutes. Ho did not toll Mr Warnock, a passenger, that he saw the steamer's lights a mile oil. Ho mighthavc said that it was the steamer's duty to keep out of the way : it is a n.au's duty to look out forward, and not trouble about the stern ; he had a fog horn, but had not time to blow it; knew the rule of the real, and a few fag-ends of the regulations. To the Court : He never run a steam ship; had do certificate; he should say that a, steamer would answer her helm quicker than a schooner; bad been 15 months in the Isabella Pratt ; she stays best with a double-reef mainsail; the steamer was more than double tho length of the schooner. William Wbitaker Warnock deposed tbat he was a passenger by the a.n. Albion, and saw the last witness on board. In reply to a question, Mr Christy said he bad seen the steamer's lights mile 9 off, and that it was the duty of the steamer to get out of the scboorjci'-t way. Peter Peterson, helmsman on the Isabella Pratt at the time of the collision, bad 11 years experience at sea; mostly as an helmsman. Had been an A.B. for S years. Saw smoke about five minutes before and the green light about a minute and a-half before she struck. The mate said, " Here's a steamer coming on to us. The evidence of this witness was as nearly as possible a reiteration of the statement of the mate. Cross-examined by Mr Tyler: Could not speak as to the schooner's lights, Ihe shock threw him down on the 100 side of the vessel, and put out the binnacle hunt. Andrew Logic, able seaman on the Isabella Pratt, was next examined as to the lights. Had been five mouths in the vessel. He trimmed the port lamp, and saw it burn ing at three o'clock.

• To the Court: There was plenty of wicks I and the glasses were clear. The string, I were about four feet. Did not hear any orders given to the man at the helm. Johu Sinclair, cook and steward on the Isabella Pratt, on the morniug of the 22nd instant, he saw the schooners lights burning it was seventeen minutes past four.

To Mr Russell: Guild not say exactly what time the collision took pace. To Mr Kussell: Ho was turning the allies into the sea, and distinctly saw the green lijjbt. Heard the mate sing out to the helmsman. Noticed the steamer close upon them. The closet was on the weather side,

Charles Haugb, able seamen, left duty at 4.10 a.m. He looked at the lights at 4.10 cm. Then were then burning. Mr Laisblcy said this was all the evidence he could bring ou behalf of the Collector of Customs.

Mr Russell was about to offer some remarks on behalf of the captain, but the Court considered that that was not within the scope of its jurisdiction.

The Court then adjourned to consider the various points of evidence previous to giving its decision.

The judgment of the Couit was as follow?

—"The Courtis unanimously of opinion that no blame attaches to Captain Garrord, or the oflicers of tlio Albion, aud returns their certiticatee. If the crew of tl'O Isabella Pratt could not make out the steamer, how could tho steamer's look out make out the Isabella Pratt. Tho Court are of opinion that tho Isabella Pratt stand ing on into the steamer's smoke wan foolhardy, and that the collision might have been avoided had tho schooner gone about when the steamer was lirst made out."

No order for costs,

TELEGRAMS.

(PROiM OUK OWN CimKESPOKDKNT.)

RUSSELL, thin day. RUSSELL WHARF EXTENSION.

Tenders are now out for tlio Huhsoll wharf extension, 'I hero are likely to bo a good number of tenderers. I CAMBRIDGE, this day. THE MURDEROUS ASSAULT. James Wallace, recently wounded with an axe, is progressing favourably. No inlhunatiou or erysipelas hail set in, and he is likely to recover. The cases of false pretences against Lees, late of the Constabulary, by Merrick, store keeper, wero dismissed.

BARRY PROSPECTING FOR GOLD,

NEW PLYMOUTH, Friday.

It is reported here that Barry, the gold prospector, has gone to Tongapoiutu with the view of crossing at the head of tho Mokau River. The natives arc very enraged at his going on after they had warned.him back, aud an annod party have Kono up the Mokau River to atop him and bring him back by force.

LYTTELTON, Friday.

THE WRECK OF THE CLEMATIS.

A magisterial inquiry into the loss of tho brig Clematis was held beforo the Resident Magistrate and Captain J. C. Mackay. The Court considered that Captain Bowdeu had committed an error of judgment in going too close into the land, and not providing himself with the most modern charts of tho coast. His certilicate was returned, and he was ordered to pay the co^ts of the inquiry. The rock where the Clematis struck is exactly 906' ft. irom the mainland.

DUNEDIN, this day,

THE RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

Mayo died this morning. Lloyd is still a dangerous condition.

THE INTERCOLONIAL FIX ING AT NELSON.

[HY TELIiOKAI'H, SPECIAL 15EPOKTKB.]

NELSON, this day. The Southern men arrived by the Penguin at six this morning, the representatives being formally received by tho Mayor and and a few leading citizeus. Marlborough sends 14 competitors, Wellington about £0. Richardson, Marshall, and Brookes of Duuedin, were passengers, bat the other Otago men will not bo here until Tuesday. Sweepstakes matches are got up here daily judging by the scoring. Some tall shooting ought to be made next week. Entries for the team matches promise to bo much fewer than last year. At this early stage it is hazardous1 to venture on opinion as to tho probable winners, but I think the Carbine Corps match Mill be won by the Thames Naval and Kille Corps by tho Blenheim Rilles.

The Naval Band arrived to day. It has just been decided to commence firing as usual on Monday, allowing tbe Otago men to lire tl r >ueh the lirst match on arrival. The weather is very threatening.

THE MYSTERY OF LORD BRACKENBURY:

A NOVEL By AMELIA B. EDWARDS,

CHAPTER XLlX.—(Continued.)

" You are my fairy prince,—all generosity and goodness ?" With this they drifted back into the old strain of lovers' talk; comparing their miniatures ; promising to write by every alternate post ; forgetting the hour, the place, and everything but each other. "7 he features are yours—tho eyes, the dear, trueeyes, are yours," he said, holding the daguerreotype this way aud that, to get it in a favourable light. " And yet, as with all these things, there is a ghostly unlikeness about it. 1 wonder if I shall ever succeed in making a decent portrait of you !"

" You must try, somo day," she said, smiling. "I 'have' tried, dozens of times—in chalks, in oils, in waterc<>lours ; profiles, front-faces, three-quarters ? I was always trying- and failing. What chance had 1 when I never had a sitting f'

" You never asked for one."

" 1 dared not. Yet sometimes I caught a touch of likeness that pleased me—a look of the eyes, perhaps a turn of the head ! I havo an old Shakespeare at home, the margins scrawled all over with you, as Ophelia, as Imogen, Cordelia, Portia, Miranda. You littlo thonght how many Shakespeare heroines you played for me, dearest, iv those bygone days !"

(Continued on fourth page.)

THEATRE ROYAL.

A CAPITAL programme was presented at the theatre last evening. It comprised ''The Serious Family" and " Barney the Baron," and the performance ef both pieces proved highly entertaining to the large audience. Mr Riggs presented a very fair stage portrait of the Kcv. Aminabab Sleek, but it was in " Barney the Baron " that he showed to tho greater advantage. The representation of Hibernian character is un doubtedly his forte, anil in the play just referred to he had in the irrepressible travel-

ling tinker a thoroughly congenial part. The other members of the Company gave him an effective support. Boncicanlt's romantic drama, " The Octoroon," will be produced to-night, with Mr Riggs in the rather subordinate role of Uncle Pete, but which he will doubtless bring into unusual prominenco on this occasion. Miss Wilton will appear as Zoo, the Octoroon, Mr Steele as Salem Scudder, and Mr Clinton as Jacob Mc- Closkey. The season will close on Monday evening, when Mr Riggs will take a fare well benelir. The piece de resistance will be an old favourite, " The Peep 0' Day," or " SavourneenDeelish."

THE REV. E. N. BREE'S ANSWER TO "MOSAIC'S" "PLAIN QUES TION."

(To the Editor.)

gIU, My published views on regard to religious instruction in schools simply refer to The Protestant community. I write as a Protestant to Protestanns. It would not only evidence much want of charity and bigotry to tamper with or contemn the religious convictions of others, but it would be signally unjust and impertinent. In the case of "Mosiac," I presume one of two courses is open to his adoption, the withdrawal of the children from attend ance at euch time as the religious lesson is imparted, or to gather them into one of the cla es room?, to receive from their pastors such religious teaching aa befits their hereditary faith and convic tions. There is, however, a third course which I throw out as a mere suggestive matter, but which I do not ad vocate, It is tbis, that all children produ cing a written order from their parents, re questing that they should not be present at the time of religious instruction, should not be required to attend the school till half-an hour after the usual time of opening ou those days when religions instruction is im pKted.-I.in.fte., E _ N> Bree ,

SAILING RA CE.

The victory of the Madge in the sailing race last Saturday resulted in Mr Halstead, the owner of the Hattie May, cballengiDf; Mr Bigcbw, her owner, fo a race for £10 a side. The challenge was accepted, and the race fixed to take place this evening. There was a Hue northerly bteeze, and everything was favourable for a cood race. Bettin« was pretty even to-day, the Madge being slightly the favourite. The race wan expected to commence at one o'clock, but although the Modge was at the post at that time, thellattio Maydiduot put in nn appearance until about an hour afterwards. Thestart took place immediately iifter two o'clock, the Uattic May having the wind-ward positiou. Both boats got their canvas on quickly, and it was then seen that the mainsails were reefed. As the breeze was rather still' and the course lay outside the harbour, this provision was a necessary one. There was little or no advantage cither way at the start, but the Madge soon assumed the lead, and on the stretch down the harbour she drew away from her opponent. She passed the North Shore Wharf about thirty seconds before the Hattie May, and when the Pilot .schooner had been reached this lead had boeu increased to rather more than a mile. 3 p.m. The Madge passed the North Head G8 Reeouds ahead of the Hattie May. There is a strong breeze outside. 3.10 p.m. The boats kept right on iv tho direction of Kiingitoto. The Madgo still maintains her lead, although the Ilattie May has picked lip .slightly siuce the North Head was rounded. The Hattio May won a splendidly-con tested race by twelve seconds.

THE AUCKLAND EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26,



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WANTED, a Cob, good in Saddle and Harness, about llj hands: a trial re quired.—l). li. Orchard, 18, N.SS. Insurance Buildings. _ ANTED, the Public to inspect Single ton's now Stock of Gilt and Kkctro p'atcd good", Yletoria-ntroct. ANTED, Whaleboat. 22ft louj,', cop per faettiuvJ.—U, J. Umchinsoii, Queen street. WANTED, a Man used to a ptoro; a Mill Hand; and Several Bushmen.—AT. 11. IVeo, Mr llowdcu's, Shortlaud-strcot; .or, at Mill, Ondiunga. i WANTED, a CJcueral Servant for the country.—Apply liritomart Hotel, Cus lom-liouse-sireot. ANTED, it respectable Young Man as Second Walter; must hare good ri feronce:*.—Apply a icr C p.m. to-night, Koytil Mail HotoU VV'ANTKD, a respectable Boy.—Apply V? to Win. Ixjys, Bookbinder, kc, Wynd ham-street, throe doors abovo STAK (Jllico. WANTED, Orders for Trousers to Measure, 133 Gd; Trousers and V<st, 251; Suit, 553 : marvellous value, at Phillips' Auirt. 17P, Queen-itroet. \\l AJSTKD, To Let, in Ponsonby Hoad, V fa Larao Clean Woll-Furnishod bedroom with use of Sittingroom. Wouldsuictwo friends or married couple; terms moderate. — Fur addross apply Star Ofllce. __ VI^ANTED, by a steady man a situation TT ai Knulnodriver; 7 years in last em ploy ; good reference?.—Address VV. Breckon, Young Men's Christian Association Kooms. "VV^ANTED, Needlework to take home, V T cr advertisor could go out by tho day.— Apply to Mrs. Marks, Meleon-atrcot, oppoaito tho Government tchool, ANTED, to Kent a Cottngc con tainiriK six or seven rooms; wator and gas laid on ; within ten minuten' walk o£ Lower Queen-street Apply " 3.J.," offlcoof this paper. WANTED, for the Kawakawa Colliery, a duly qualified Surgeon. Salary, £.'!( jO per annum. Extra fees and privato practico allowed j estimated worth together about £180 per annum. Ilouso and co»l provided, also drugs in connection with Fund Members. Applicants to forward nualiflcations and testi monials. Further information on applying to Henry Gilflllan, iun., secretary Bay of Islands Coal Compnny (Limited!, So. 10, Now Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland. | WANTED KNOWN—Tho Celebrated ' Anckland-mado Boots and Shof s can bo , had at Clwap Uoot Shop, corner of Queen-atreet and Market Kntranco. Sellinp; cheap. V\7 ANTED, tlie Ladies to Know that T T they can have their old Jewellery rc pdredandire-gilt or pkted equal to new, at Sineleton'p. Klectro-plater, Victoria street. ANTED, to Kent a Pour or Five loomed House, near the eoa, with feed I for four cows. Karly possession required.— Address, " W.5.G.," caro of Mr Kinder, St. John's College^ ANTED KNOWN.-Mrs Grice is Solo Agent at Newmarket for tho fol lowing loa'ling Papers:— Kvkni.no Stap, "Morning Herald," ''Freo Press," "Saturday Night," "Melbourne Saturday Night," "Ob server," " Hiblo Standard," "Weekly Herald." WANTED KNOWN.—The cheapest placo in Town to obtain a Metallic pf Brletlo Hair BUUSH—Tooth, Nail, Cloth. Hat Shoe, Plato, Decanter, Houso, Banister, Carpot .. Scrub, Uuet, Ilorse. Uandy, Water, Spoke, or J Metallic Flue, or Paint BRUSH-Dressing Pocket, Small Tooth, Poll or Mane Comb, is at Chaa. Goodson's. 111. Queen steeet. WANTED to Sell, by tender, until 7th March, a new 6-roomod Uouso, splendid view; can bo let separately for two families; freehold Mlotment; corner of Oeoruo and Kyle streets, Pongonby.—Apply on tho premiso?. WANTED KNOWN, that D. Goldie is prepared to soil all kinds Of Building and other Timber, inclnding Hardwood, Spokes Felloos, Iron-Bark and Blue-Gum Shafts, Blocks, Palings and shingles, at his Yards, Lower Albert street, near Dock, at tho owest cash prices. Tho timber, being under ovo is better than that purchased elsowhcro WANTED KNOWN, that you can Dress well for a small weokly paymont ■> by going to Munro and Milligan. hoe advertise meet on front page. WANTED, immediately, 1000 Cus- c tomors topatroniso the Star American Hair Cutting Rooms, next Tyndall's, Dentist, Groy-strcet. This establishment has just been fitted up with every convenience necofsary to • tho comfort of its patrons, and tho proprietoi' hopes by a strict attention to business, combined | with moderate charges, to m'Tit a fair share of public support. Subscribers -wanted, 3s per month. WANTED KNOWN.—Prom 9 a.m. to ] G p.m. daily, and until 10p.m. on Satur day, the original, inimitable, and most brilliant . Illumination in Auckland, is to be seen at C. W. Goodson's, 111, Queen-street, the accredited Novelty Depot. Trade motto: "Small profits and quick returne," or, " A nimble fir pence better than a slow shillirg."—All goods are marked in plain figures.—London Office, 58, ] ht. Mary Axe. ORKINU MEN, Patromeo the City Tea Mart for Good and Cheap Groceries and Provisions, such as Bacon at 8d per lo; Cheese, Gd ; Jams, 6{l; Suuar, Id ; Tea, Is lOd; ' MBi-malade, 8(1; Salmon, Uu; Potatoes, 4s per cwt delivered; Bolißh, 6d per bottle; Pickles, t 9d ier bottle; Soap, 5d per bar, cheaper by the ] dozen ; Vinegar, lOd per bottle; Good Butter, l lOd per lb ; Kggs, Is 3d per dozen; LiDg Fish, ( Pickled Salmon, &c, «re — Hobert Hew, Grocer, i &c, Victoria-street, Auckland. I W~ ANTED K~W OWN.1 The Auckland Timber Company have on hand several Job Lots of Building Materials, which will be sold as Great Bargains, to make . room. Also, all descriptions of Timber, Door?, Sashes, Mouldings, Joinery, Turnery, &c, at • Lowest Prices. I G. HOLD3HIP, i ANTED KNOWN, that E. Carr , and Son have to hand Building Timber in Kauri and White Pine, Shingles, House Blocks, Palings, Posts; Hails, and Firewood in •heir Yard, Custom-house.streot West, opposito aid of Hobson-street. N.B,—The increasing • demand for Whito Pine has induced them to > cnange for a constant supply.



Wanted. WASHING WANTED.—For addree apply Star office. WANTED you all to know, that you Old Forks, Spoons, and Cruets can b Ronovatcd Equal to Now, at Singleton's,Vic toria-strcet. WANTED, Customeis. Free trade ii Pianoa and Harmoniums, from th cheapest to the dearest: Let on Hire or Sold weekly, monthly, quarterly paymenis. Som splendid Now and Second-hand Instruments,- Webb's Music faloon, VVollesley-street. AFrEUKNtnVN. -31,000 Ueautitu Oleograph Scraps for Albums, from 1< each; Handsomely-bound Hcrap Albums, at 1 each; Japanese S-c.-aps(thp few rema;ning one?) reduced to Id euoh, exquisite for ladies' fancy work; round and oval Trays from Is caen Japanese Sunshades (tho fashionable Stovi ornament), 2s each ; a I'hotographio Novelty "The Man in Possession," Is Gil; Cliildrem Picture Cards and Books in great variety; Thi Teachers' Oxford Bible, splendid type witl valuablo information ; Handsome Oleographs ir Gilt Frames at 2s; a splendid Assortment o; Lustrea, Vases, Glass, nnd Chinawaro at prices hitherto unknown in Auckland at 111, Quoon street.—C. W. Goodson. W/"ANTED KNOWN.—A splendidToi T 7 of Hqal Nickel Silver Jewellery, an(: beautiful dosinns in i-.iit Brooches and Ear drops. Lockets. Chains, &<\, aro displayed in tho window of O. vv. Goodton, 111, Queen-street, They aro ologuut and economical. Juat ie coived, a now stylo of Writing Desk, fitted witl] paper, Knvolopci, Blotter, fens, Ink. &c—neat, compact, imd useful. Tlio Milton, 2s ; Antique ■la; Criterion, sa; Queen Aiine, 0a Bd, suited for the holiday season. To arrive per 'Sydenham' and ' Oxford': Stationory, cheaper than over; Kledro-plate.d Goods of all kinda; tho new Patent Knifo Cleaner, tho Servant's Fiiond, tho l.a'lies' Kuiio Cloancr, tho Climax Tap, the Prizo Water Tup Filter, the Wringer; a host of Novoltieß, includirg tho Amoiicati Songttor. - Note tho addrcssjJU.^ueon-strect. WANTED KNOWN, — A Splendid Aeaorl mont of Watches j ust received at O.W, Gnodson'u. Alluminium, equal in appear anco to gold, excellent tlmo-itoepora, 25h ; Ladiea' aud Oonta' Silver Gonovu, irom 30s; Key ftii't Koyleaa Gold Hunters, from £5 to £12; French-American Clocks and Alarma, com prising: Kight-day and Koylcan Fronoh, Ellip tical (JariiiiKO, Jukors, Peepo'-Day Carriaico Alarms, Prinno, Princoaa, Nutmog, La Hello, I'irato, Wheel, Bimnor, So., &<■., from 7a 01, oxcollent timo-keupurs, and handsome in appo'ir anon. Clocks for tho C'arriago, in Monocco Cases, very elußuut; Gold and Silvor Jewel lory; Alluminium, Gold and Silvcr-platert, in Urooohea and Soti, Studs, Kingß, Soll tairea, Necklota, &c.; Klnphant and Dog Inlcatiindßj 'I'ulilo and Pocket Cutlery in yreat variety; Kniveaiind Korks, from 7s per dozen; Carvera, from ia (id par pair; Pookot Knives, from Cd ; Sycamnro Bread l Jlattors, from 2a lid ; Knivcß, from 1h Cd; Hutclicra' Knivus, from !)d ; Seiafor^. from la ; Silk Alpaca Umbrollns, from 78 Cd ; Gents" Long'-lotti Shirts, from 7s; Bur-i lington .Scu-fs, Is Oil; lioya' Kton Collara, Od Mozart Wrists, Id por pair; Tho Tom Thumb Printing PrefS, at 7s (id ; Great Novelties in Bull Dog Hanks, So., &c, at Goodoon'u, 111



Uuoon-atrcot, odikwllo Tonkiis Mart WANTED KNOWN.-At 0. W. Goodion'a Stationery Is sold at Knglibh prloos. (Jro'im-loid Ruled Note, 2d per quiro; Envelopes, 2d por pnoKot: a job lot of 15,000 at Id per packet of 25; Beautifully Tinted Hep and Fancy Note I Japnr, wiih Court Envelopes to match. Is per quiro and packet: ditto ditto, with Gold-prinUd Toxt« and lUrlhdny Inscrip tions; Mourning Noto, in nil borders, (id por quire; Court Envelopes, Od : Foreign Noto, Ib(id por !> quires; Knvolopes to match, 3d for 2u; Ruled i'ookcap and letter Pnpor, <Jd; Ulo-.tiiiK Papor, Is Gd per quire. Paab and Account, KxurcißO and Copy Books, equally clioap. Wiitirg Desks, Despatch Canoe, Knvolopo Oases and Hlottcru In great variety; Ink, Id por bottle; inkstands in varloiiH Rtylcs; Pen-wipors, a wont novelty; I'anor Knives ; Initial Stamps for pupcr or liimn stamping, bountiful typoa. la u"nd2s; Tlio Cllmivx Dator with llxxd dates for 10 years and biiHincHS address, uOa; thn Auto nuiLon or I'oncil iJtamp, any oddresa, 7a (id.—Hi, Q'lwin-streot, opposite Tonka's Mart. YOUNG MAN wants Situation as Shepherd; undnrotnnds cnr» and man agement of sbeop and cattlo; good reference?.— Apply "M.U.." Star Ofllcc. KA RE OlJ FOKTUNITV FOX ANY PKR3ON WITH A SMALL CAPITAL. Wanted to I)ispono of tho Hood-will, Plant, and full working instructloiiHof a SAUCE ami VIMIUMI MANUFACTORY, est'ibliahod Binco 1H72. Tho proprietor In retiring from biiHinoßH in connequonco of illness. Samples mid Dulk of tho Sauces and Vinogar on sale. Terms liberal. full partioulnrH can to had by applying to A. McljfcOD'd l^oeal Industry Cash Storo City Mart, 123. Queen-street, Auckland. Amusements, m I[ E A T HE li O V A L. Lcssco Mr ]{. Ocorgo Manawr I<iout. Hcrtuau U. 1). AROiit-K. G. Bacholdor. TUftSDAY, MARCH Ist, tJKAxND OPENING NIGHT OK TU O M I'O 'J N'S CON FED Ell ATE 1) 1011A M A AND COLOSSAL MIItKOR VV THE J^ MEII IC A N . Ali ! ! WITH STARTLING MECHANICAL EFFECTS Which has gained tho approbation of tho World. LIKUT. lIKUMAN, The Marvellous Vkntiuloquibt. And tho GREATEST GIFT DISTRIBUTION Hvor attempted In tlio Colonies. During tho unprecedented successful run of eight weeks which this Company had in Duncdin, and also in Cliristehurclu MAGNIFICENT SoUVisNIKS Amounting in valuo to £3,000 WKRK GIVKN AWAY. Tlio Loading Presents for tlio Opening Night will cocsist of A MAGNIFICENT DKaWING-ROOM SUITE OF FU KNIT DUE. LADY'S GOLD WATCH, GENTLE MAN VS SILVER WATCH, TEA AND COFFEE SERVICE, LARGE OIL PAINTING, In addition to l n f\ USEFUL AND VALUABLE J (111 A.HTICLKS, Which wil bo increased nighty lv Magnitude and Value. POPULAR PRICES OF ADMISSION :— 35., 25,, Is. ST. JAMES'S MUTUAL IMPROVE MENT ASSOCIATION. INAUGUKATi MDBIOAL AND LITERARY ENTEHTAINMKNT. ST. JAMKS'S HALL, TUKSOAY, MAUOU 1. PROGRAMME. Part I. 1. Chairman's Address 2. Original Prolonuo-Mr 15. West 3. Pong. " Tho Midshipmlto"—Mr Smyth 4. Duet, "Tho Minute Gun as. 3ea"—Mcssrd McCoskrio and Urummond 5. Rocitatlon—Mr Alex. Smith 6. Bong, "Tho Skipper and His Boy"—Lady Amateur 7. Reading. "A «ood Word for Wives'—Mr W. Cooper 8. ScaSonqr. "Tho White Squall"—Mr Gordon Gooch 0. Reading, "Carlow and tho Freezer"—Mr Dorrington 10. Song, "Tbo Chargo of tho Light Brigade "— Mr Qradwoll Interval of Ton Minutes. PABT 11. 1 Duet "How S«d It is to Say Farewell"— Mf 83! s McCoskrio and Warner 2. Song, "I Cannot Sing the Old Songs "—lady Amateur 3. Readir.pr, "An Orator's Maiden Speech"— Mr H. Haslett 1. Ballad, "I Cannot Mind My Wheel"—Lady Amatour 5. Desoriptive Sonpr, "Will o' the Wißp"—ilr Gordon Gooch G Comic Reci'atlon—Mr Alex. Finilh 7. Song, "Regret"—Lady Amateur 8. Song, "Onco Again"— Mr Jennings 9. Oporatio Song, "Tho Tempest of the Heatt" -Mr C. B King 10. Finale, "God Save the Queen." Doora open at 7.30; conimenco at 8. Tickets, Is each, niny ba ohtaiDed from tho Secretary, or any member of tho Class. E. W. BURTON, Hod. Secretary. /CHORAL II ALL. THURSDAY EVENING, 10th MARCH. THUKSDAY KVKNING, 10th MAUCH. Undor the Patronage ot tha Mayor and City Council, aud the whole of. tho V olunteors. COMPLIMENT ARY TESTIMONIAL AND BALL | Tendered to I MR. HORACE DEAN By the Members of Dean's Minstrels, the Auck land Fire Brigade, and numerous friends. [ A HOST OF ATTRACTIONS. FOUR END MEN ! FOUR KND MEN !, Two large and hanrisomo Volumes " Around the World with General Grant," with eight hundred illustrations, will be given for iho best POEM on Dkan's Minstbef.s. not to exceed flfty lines, end a Japanese Cabinet for the best CONUNDRUM on the same subject; to be addressed to tlio Secretary, care Mr H, Dean, on or before March Bth. Admission-3s, 2e, Is. Overture at 8. FRED RICE, Secretary. (^ RAND VOCAL COMPETITION, for VX One Davis Vorticlo Jfeed Treadle, and Three Whito Company's Hand Sewing Machines tT take place in March; pleafe send in names for sentimental and com'c Binging early ; open to all.—W. C. Denncs. ■pHALLENGE. Iloariug that W. Mettam wants to give mo fivds in lsojaid°, I will run him with syda, for & J5 aside E. UNDERWOOD. >



To Let ___ as A PARTMENTS TO LET (furnished l\. unfurnished), near town; terms reas( ~ able. Apply for address thiaofflcc. Ie npO LET, Six-roomed House, in splend o- JL order, large allotment, Russell-street, Pc Bonby.—H. Home, Bhortlandstreet. v mo LET, a Four-roomed Cottage, ie JL good order, off Grey-street; rental. Of I; per week.—Apply to J. M. Lennox, Estu la Aggnt. ~ rH ;O LET, a neat Verandah Cottage ;ti JL rooms; a garden back and front; roi il well with pump and tank.—James Reid, Kdi d Terrace. , a mO LET, a three-roomed Cottage, new '■'. 1 papered, &c, adjoining Newton Poi . office; lvnr, 5s Od per week -B. W. Morneo 0 House und Land Agent, Karangahapo Ko»d. '• mo LET, in Bcaficld View, a Sevei 3 JL roomed Verandah Cottago; rent 12s pi , weok.-Bennolt's Drapery Warehouse, Quee [} street, next but one to Theatre Royal. ' r|PO LE T, House and Shop, convenient! 3 _Jl sitnatcd, low rent;also, i-roomed cottat '• —Tho (heap Furnltura Mart, noxt tho Publ Hot Batlis, Victoria-street. * TO LET, a lirick House, corner o£ Alte 1 B Roal, to bo soon vacated by J. M. Shen '" Ksq; contains 9 rooms, with gas and wat< 1 laid on.-Aoply to G. H. Layers, or W. Aitkoi * Auckland. i r | \U LKT or for Sale, ttouse ot six roon: I at tho sea-3ido, and about 1J acres lane ' sitntted at Bella Vista, Ponsonby ; House (ne' r and well finished), 7 rooms', Stable, Sec, with ' acres volcanic land, at Mount Kden. Tern: ; easy.—Full particulars from D. F. Evans. I~rTURNISHED Apartments to Let i ' Onohunsa, opposite Norman's, wit £ beautiful view of harbour.—For address appl at this office. "Vf OKTH SHOKE.—To Let, witii'or witl , xi out shop, a Seven-roomed House, Beac 1 Road.—Mrs Morley, North Shore. 5 mv MHRCHANTS AND OTHERS FIRST-CLASS BUSINRS3 PREMISES ; TO LET. Thoso Central Busincsi Premises situatoil n i corner of Vulcan Lar.o and High-street, now i , tho occupation of Mr T. H. Hall & Co. (who ar , movli ginto thoir now buiHings on tho Wharf ■ Building is in thorough good repair. Cellar i lofty, dry, and rat proof. - Full particular* from D. F. Kvass, Kstat , Agent, 71, wnocn-stroet. ii'or Sale. jmiKKWOOD. — Best Firewood, 7s 6< B' por ton, on board cutter Elizabeth, along sido Qui-.en-strcet Wharf. pLdh SHAKES In tha Kuipara Stean {«?« r shipping Company for sule, cheap.- Apply to Publishur, Star o/lice. f&\o \VOKKINTrMEN^A~New Four 1 roomed Houso for Palo noar tho Stockade fi200.-Apply to F. G. Mwington. HiiOli SALE (cheup), a gond I Jony ant V Cart.-Apply to W. H. Walkor, Florist Newmarket. BJIOR SALE, WellesleyTstreet West; B1 lovol allotments in frontagO9 to suit pur cluißors. Kemuoru, Orakl Koad. 7 acres ;ex tensive front ago; splondid viow.—Janiea Burlt, Cook-street. LpOlt SALB, two Trou^hton and Simms r 5 inch Theodolites, with 0 inch lolcbcopoe and latest imp; ovomnnts.—To bo seen on appll cation at M» Powoll'b, Hobaon-street. B7IOR SALK, the lease of Fourteen I Aores Jyiind, next Iho Hnyal Oak, One liunga.—for particulars apply to George Codliu; or, Alfrod Buckluud. Tjitilt SALE, the Lease, Good-will, and I Furnituro of a Kirat-clasß Hoarding Hoiibo und Kt'Btaurant; centrally situntod in a Main Thoroughfare, md now doing a largi business. —For further particulars apply to thig Office. FOH SAIiHi. a Country Store, with Poet-office nitaohed. Piioo, including stoclf, £'.M.— Further particulars on application toS. Vailo, House and Lund Aifcut, ahortland-Blreet. JT'OK PALiC, Flour Mill, wiih all machinery i- complete, ami all the latest Improvement?, 'i'his mill it doing v buninesa of from £0000 to £7000 per annum —Further particulars on appli cuion to 8. Vailo, liouso aad Land agent, Shortlaod stroot. TT^OH 9ALTc, a Country storo doing a return JL of about £2.500 por annum. Tho buildings compriso Store (U rooms), stable, shedß, tilao ono aore land. Thcro aro somo gcod agencies, and tho Postofllco attttchud. l Jrico for tho storo, &a, £300. Stock at valuation. Further parti culars from 8. Vailo, House and Laud Agent, Sliortland-etreot, BriOß SALE, Riverdalo Eetate, on|the h? Waikuto River. This splendid proporty fa offorpd exceptionally cheap, bding all n'ret clusa Alluvial I»aud, largely improved, and at present carrjing a Large Qunntity of Stoclf. There is an extensive river frontage, with main road and railway communications; s'ation within ono mile of tho estate. Will bo cold in lots to suit purchasers on advantageous torms.— Apply to Ocorße Franor, or J. C. Anderson, No, ti, South British Buildings, Queen-ntreet. 1/1 O It S A^ L E, 9. <~omforUblo l-welling-v ou3o of S roomp, alao, bath-room, scullery, lumber-room, gas, water, tiutkn, &c , with large Corner Allotmont; convnniontly and pleasantly situated, within 15 minutes' walk: of tho Post-office. S. VAILK, House and Land fleent, Shortland-strcet. EVONPORT.—For Sale, 3 Cottajjes nnd largo Wor»ehop, all in good order, and let to rxspfctiblo tenants, near the Beach, improving loculity; wM bo S'ld cheap ;ft goo'l investment. Aiao, for Lesso for a term of years. House of Bit rooms, commanding position neur tho District School; also, eix-roomed House and an aoro of giound opposite tho Church,—Jß. Tanner, 71, Queen-stroet. DT'ITdUfFUS, havinf,' disposed of ■• his businoes at To Awamutu to Mr. G. A. LAIt'LiW, thanks the public for tho very liboral mopoft for many yi-ars accorded him, and solicits a continuanco of their patronago to his successor. rrro~S"M~A L L CAPITALISTS j_ about £70,000 Is to ba paid to the Natives during the present sitting of the Nativo Land Court in Cambridge. A GKNKU4L STOKE in a grand position, just fitted up and stocked exprossly for the occasion, is now offered to the public, as tho Proprietor is absolutely retiring from trade. Stock at a valuation. Store can bo rented on easy torms. Apply on the promises to K. I). L. DUFFUS, Duko-street, Cambridge. mTIE UNDERSIGNED is prepared to niako CASH ADVANCES upon WHEAT, sent in for Storago or otherwise. G. W. BINNEY, Queen-street ~U\ O R is A^ L E, CHEAP BUILDIVG ALLOTMENTS! Cuk B uildino Allotments ! Commercial Itoad, £10 per lot; Lincoln-street, 25s per foot; Norfolk-street, 22s Gi por foot; Ponsonby Koad, 25s per foot; BayfiVld, £25 per lot; Wallace-street, 30a por foot: Gracfrstroet, 20n por foot: Miiferd-street, 20a per foot, f-'heehnn-street, near Ponsonby Hall, Allotment CO x 100, fonced, for £60. Also, other cheap properties, suoh as Now Housi of i rooms, &c , on allotment 80 foot frontage to Jobn-street, for £200; Shop and Dwelling, near Ponsonby Hall, corner lot, for £270; Homo of 5 rooms, allotment 10 x 30C, in Grace-street, for £300. Full particulars from D F. EVAV'S, Kstivto Agen 7j, Queen-street, Tjt X BAIt Q U E ' A N S D E L, gg g TONS BSST HOUSEHOLD AND SMITHS' NEWCASTLE COALS, And a Quantity of Si'okks, Shafts, and felloes. Also, ox 'Lady Jocelyn,' ftQ IRON TANKS. W. & G. WIN STONE, Custom-house-street. Btove ana uven maner. mHE BEST NEW YEAR PRESENT you can make is one of CTERBERT II Q^MITH'S IMPROVED MEW ZEALAND ECLIPSE WROUGHT-IRON COTTAGE RANGES. JfIVK PEIt CUNT DI3OOUNT ALLOWED OFF ALL PUKCHA3ES THI3 WEEK. BEWAEE OF IMITATIONS __ /i\.\-l. SMITIiS S " ! 0 [znCsizu o> 1 % g S AUCKLAND J F WHAT THE PERSONS WHO HAVE THEM IN USE SAY ! To H. H. Smith, Durham-street, Auckland. Wo have in use inone of our vessels a wronght iron Galley Stove of your make, and can recom mend your stoves as being far superior to the cast-iron ones wo uaually have used before. They aro not liable to crack, and for durability wo can h'ghly recommend them to any ono requiring stoves for ships' use. J. & D. OXLEY, Queen-street Wharf, Auckland. Auckland, 9 August, 1879. Mb Herbert H. Smith. Dear Sir,—The portable oven I purchased from you in 1872 ras been in constant use ever since, has given entire satMaotion, never been repaired, and is btill equal to new. TheEclipoe Cottage ranco lately obtained from you promises to bo equally satisfactory.—Yours truly, W M. Thornb. Stoves Bold on tho Deferred Payment Bystkm. AUCKLAND IRON WORKS, DUKHAM-STKEET. FENCING! FENCING! FENCING! I can do al kinds of Fencing at lowor prices than anybody. Here's the proof: BestHobarton Pailing Fence, 535; Heart Kauri Post? and Bails, and Ka-ri Palings, d*s; Purirl Posts, and Hobarton Kails, 41s; do Kauri, 3is; Wiro Fence (5 wires, 203; Top Kail, 2ia; Purirl J'osta, Hobarton Top ltail and a wireß, 33a. Other kinns equally chosp. Tho materials and work of the best description. Largo stock of Postß and Rails for Ba!o at low prices. Posts bored und morticed, and rails dressed on ground. SAM. WHITE, * Fencer, Custom-houso-strost,



I Bankruptcy Notices fid : TN THE DISTRICT COtTRT OF AUCK )n- X LAND, HOLDEN AT HAMILTON. Y n IN BANKRUPTCY. fto In the matter of " Tho Debtors and Creditor! Act, 1870," and the amendments thereof - and of Chaiilks Wallnutt, of Hamil ye ton, in the Provincial District of Auok od ! land, in the Colony of New Zealand ea Brewer, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that at a Meeting oi Iv ' the Creditors of tho said Charles Wallnutt, held 'f at tho Court-house, Hamilton, this day, at 11 „ o'clock in the forenoon, Thomas Charles Ham- D> mood, of Hamilton aforesaid. Accountant, was . elected Trustee in the v state of the said Charles n. Wallnutt; and that the said Thomas Charles er Hammond has intimated to me, in writing, hia n acceptance of the said otlice of trustee. Dated at Hamilton this 21th day of February, ■ - ! 1881. ly j THOMAS KIRIT, c. ! Clerk of the Court, 1 0 W. Macokkqor Hay, tiolicitor for the debtor, Hamilton. ill ' ' «8 TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW a. JL ZEALAND, NOHTHEItN DISTKICT. JJ ! IN BANKRUPTCY. - In tho matter of " Tho Debtors and Creditors n Act, 1876," and the several A cts amending ;h j tho same, and of tho Bankruptcy of lj Charles Ciikistopiikb Lambert, of Pourose, near the City of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in '■ the Colony of New Zealand, fctation iU master, a Debtor. - Notice is hereby given that a sufficient number > of Creditor of the said Charles Christopher Lambert not having attended the Kirst Meeting of Creditors, appointed to be lield at tho Supremo Court-house, in the City of Auckland aforesaid, on Friday, the 2flth day of February, 1881, at it eleven o'cloct in the forenoon, orattheadiourn n ment thereof on this day, at the same hour and •o place, I have, in pursuance of tho 4Cth section ) of "The Debtors and creditors' -*ct, 1876," - s appointed Thomas Macffarlane, Esquire, of Auckland, Certificated Accountant in Bank ,o rnptcy, to bo Creditor.' Tr.ust.-o of the property of the said Charles Christopher Lambort; and m tho siid Thomas Macil'arlane has signified to ~ mo, in writing, hia acceptance of the eaid trusteeship. Dated this 2Cth day ot February, 1881. d H. WILLIAMSON, r. Kegiatrar. ' Jackson & Rdsskh,, Fort-street, Auckland, a Solicitors for Debtor. Tenders. , riOLONIAL INDUSTRIES. By __—. New Zealand. , portland cement. J Pub.ic Works Office, Wellington, 10th November, 1880. Written Tenders will bo received at thi3 i office up to noon on 31st March, 1881, from por . eons who are willlnar to contract for tho Supply • and Delivery of ONE HUNDKKD TONS of POKTIiANDCEMKNT, tlic Cement to bemanu . featured in the Colony of New Zealand, and to 1 bo delivered at any ot tho under-mentioned i places, viz.. Auckland, Wellington, Christ i churnh, Lyttelton, Dunedin, Port Cnaimorß, or Invcrcargill. Tenders to bo addressed to tho Minister for Public Works, and to bo marked outside "Tender for Supply of 100 tons of Port -1 laod Cement." Specifications and conditions may bo seen at the Public W orka Offloes, Auck land, Wellington, Chrietchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill. The lowest or any tendor will not neceaearily be accepted. R. OLIVKR, Minister for Publio Works. m c n d c it s. Tenders will bo received till 11 am., of THUKBDAY, 3rd March, for delivery ot Scoria * «h, on tho vatious roads witbin the Ono Tree Hill District. BOBKHT HALL Chairman. mENDERSfor the Erection of a School JL houeo at Maungat «te will bo received by tho Kducation Board, Wyndbam-stroet, Auckland, until noon of MONDAY, Utn March next. Plans and specification at the Office of the Board, and on application to the Chairman of tho District School Committee, Kaitaia. DDPPLY OF LOAVES. Tho Committee of tbo Waitanizl Tre»ty Hall require Tenders for the bu poly of 50021b. Loaves. Quality flrst-clasa. To be delivered on tho wharf at Russell. Terms cash. Tenders ti bo sent in by 3rd of Marcb, addressed to T. KAKA TiS TAI (for Committee), Post-offico, Kussell. m o bui l 5 S rs- Tenders wil' bi received up to 12 o'clock on TUKSDAY, tho 3rd Marcb, for the Erection of a Villa Residence nt Kpsom. Plans and specifications will be seen at the office of Messrs. Fiater Bros.. Shortland-street. JOHN BKITON. m O BUILD E It S. Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clock on MONDAY, the 7th March, for tho Erection of a Store in O'Connell street. Plaus, &c, at our olllces, Queen-street. EDW. MAHONKY & SON, Architects. TO BUILDERS. ____ Tenders will bo received up to 12 o'clock on FRIDAY, tho 4r,h March, for tho Erection of a Dwolling-houso at Otnhuhu. Plans, &c, at our offices, Queen-street. KDW. MAHONKY & SOW, Architects. mo BUILDERS. Tendors will bo received up to 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, the sth March, for tho Erection of a Dwelling-house in Angleßea-Btreet. Plans, &c, at our offices, Queen-street. JSDff, MAHONKY & SON, Architects. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of MON DAY, March 7th, for the Erection of a Six roomod CottHge in Howe-street. EDWARD HARTLEY, Architect. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon ot TUESDAY, March Bth, for various works re quired in completing Concrete Residence in Princes-street. HDWAKD BARTLKY, Architect. pOUJSTY OF BAY OF ISLANDS. County Chairman's Office, Paharaka-Ohaeawai, February 23,1881. Tendors will be received at this office until noon of WEDNESDAY, 16th March, for the extension of Russell Wharf. Plans and specifications to bo seen at the oflico of K. Ford, Keg., Kussell, and at No. 1, O'Connell-atreet, Auokland. H. WILLIAMS, County Chairman. Drapery. QHALDEKS AND riO.'S GREAT CLEARING ODT CASH SALE ' TCT" O W n OING QK, CALL EAItLY AND SECURE THE BUST AND CHEAPEST GOOD 3 AT FOUR SHILLINGS IN THE FOUND DISCOUNT. HOSIERY, names' underclothes, Ac- Constant supply always on hand to suit tho coasons and fashions. Ladiea' White Stock ings from 6d a pair, very good value; Men's fcocka from 3Jd; Men's Braces from 6d a pair; an extraordinary cheap line of Ladiea' Fashion able t tockings at Is; Ladies' Chemises, &c, beautifully trimmed, from 2s 6d; Nights from 3s 9d each; RuffK d per yard; Net Trimming for Ball Dresses, 6d dozen yards; Beaded Crape ditto, 6d dozen yards; Crape Flowers from fid spray; other goods eqna'ly cheap.—Note the Address J. Green, it Victoria-street "TMPORTANT NOTICE. Having to make extensive alteration in pre mises, I must Koduce Stock, bo I shall soil for a Fortnight or Three Weeksat COST PBIOK and UNDER (terms Caah), soliciting the attention ot the publio to enable me to make a Speedy Clearance. Commence on THURSDAY, Feb. 17,1881. J. H E A P E, DRAPER, Upper Symondß-street. DUNNE, HALL, & CO.. 174, Queen street, opposite Thi3tle Hotel, have just Opened a Larcc Shipment of New Goods. Par ticular attention is invited to tho Lace Curtain Department. Having imoorted direct from the Manufacturers, v, o aro ablo to sell at the Lowest I Possible Prices, and tliua give the purchaser 11 every advantaga Ladies' and Genta' Indian • Silk Scarves and Handkerchiefs, all shades and styles. The newest designs in Gents' Bows. Also, a largo lot of Linen Cambric Handker chiefs, and the choicest makes in silks,



1 Meeting a. TTNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIEi I U DEUO'NSTRATION' COMMITTEE. A Meeting of Delegates will be held in tl Young Men'a Booms MONDAY, the 28th ins Business of importance; 7.30 sharp. H. G. DOURINGTON, Secretary. • A UCKLAND SCRIPTURE GIFT AN; I J\. PRIZE ASSOCIATION. ANNUAL MEETING. £ The Fourth Annual Public Meeting of tt \ above Association will bo held, in tho Halli ' the Young Men's Christian Association, 0 ■ MONDAY KVANING next, tho 28th instan 1 at 7.30 o'clock. Dr. Kenderdine will preside. 1 Tho Usual report and balance-sheet will b 1 rendered, and short addresses on tho claims c 1 tho institution bo eiven by Dr. Maunsoll, Hevi A. W. Webb and P, Mason, F. Larkins and '1 - Macilarlano, Ksqs. irclectlons of Music by Choir, under Mr Ryan, will intervene, ACO lection in aid of tho Association's funds. Hon. See r 1111 a m'e"s~cTa s~clTm1 >°an i X (LIMITED). The Half-yearly General Meeting of this Com pany will bo held, at tho Company's office Shortland-stroet, Auckland, on MONDAY, 23tl instant, at 2 p.m., to receive the balance-shi-e and profit and loaa account, and any othe: business that may bo brought forward. F. A. WHITE, Secretary. Auckland, 19th February, 1881. T OVAL UNITED FRIENDS The regular Quarterly Meeting of tho abovi Order will be held in Masonic Hall, Nswton, 01 TUESDAY NKXT.the Ist March, at 7.30 p.m sharp. Business: Eleotiun of Trustee, and Has sinn Bye-La W8 ot Lodge Reliance. All memben requested to be in attendance. By order of th< W.M. JAMKS COX, Secretary. TT. A. C. B. SOCIETY AUCKLAND BRANCH, No. 81. fTho QuarterlyMeotin? o£ the abovi will tike placo on WEDNESDAY N>-XT, atß 9'cloekp.m. Secretary in attendance to rcceivi contributions from 7 o'clock. J. O'BRIEN. Jui*.. Secretary. Calls. -VTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING JJM COMPANY (LIMITED). Tho Directors have this day made a Call (the nineteenth) of Sixpence per fchare on the Capital of the Company, duo and payable to the Manager at tho Company's Office, 5, New Zoaland Insur ance Buildings, Auckland, on or before WED NESDAY, March Oth, 1181. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland, February 25,1881. mRIUMPU GOLDMININGCOMPAN V X (LIMITED). The Dirontors have this day made a Call (the fifth) of Sixpence per share, on the capitalof the Comt)»ny, due and payable Ito the Manager, at tho Company's Office, 5, N.Z. Insurance Build ings, lAuckland, Eon or before WEDNESDAY, March 9th, 1881. JOHN R. RANDERBON, Auckland, Manager. sth February, 1881. Public Notices. TjZ" AIPA II A RAILWAY. DARGAVILLE RACES. SINGLE TICKETS issued on February 28th and March Ist will be available for RETURN up to and iacluding Saturday, March stb, 1881. A. V. MACDONAI.D, District Manager. «£kgg^Trp OR WAIT AR A. The s.s. 'ROWENA.' Will leave Onehnnßtt Wharf on MONDAY, 28th FebrUßry, at 12 noon. Freight, 12s Cd per ton. A. McSBESOH, Managor; Or, A. BARNKS, Onchunga. T>OSTPON E M E N T. Mhs. WILLIAMSON'S GARDEN PARTY is POSTPONED until THURSDAY, 3rd March. TO THE WORKING CLASS.-Sec my wonderful reductions iv prices before re moving to new shop. Trousers to measure from 10s lid.—J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-street. "TkUNEDIN CUP' Settling on the above Race will take place on MONDAY EVKNINO, at 8 o'clock. A LIST on Darqavillk Cup now open; to be drawn on TUESDAY EVENING next. Tickets, 10-i each. H. N. ABBOTT. United Service Hotol. ALBION GOLD-MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Wanted, a Mining Manager. Applications will be received at the Registered Office of the above Company, Wellington, from persons qualified to act as Mining Manager. Wages, £5 per weoV. Applications will be received till March 13. H. DEVERILL. Secretary. onderfully Cheap Music, From, the Best Atjthohs, at Id. Each, at D. N. GARNIER'S, 207, Queen-street. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. x\. The Trustees are prepared to advance money on Freehold Securities, in sums of £39 and up wards. Mortgages oan be redeemed by quarterly instalments. Applications for loans to bs sent in by TUESDAY, the Ist March. It. CAMERON. Manager. Auckland, February 21,1881. ftin w £1,000 LiKtV-r on Building Society 3&-L \J principles, or 01 other terms to suit borrowers. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. Sea List of Properties for Sale on 4th page.—C.. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane.— Seven per cent, allowed on money deposited for investment " /~\UIGIN OF LIFE," 1000 pages, 200 \J illustrations, 40 full paga coloured I plates. Price, 25s.—Prof. Fraser. T^IGHT SOIL CONTRACT. All persons in tho City or Suburbs requiring the services of the present Contractor at the kkduckd bates should make early application to G. WILSON, at his residence, Nelson-streat, or under cover, addressed "G. Wileon, Night Soil Contractor, City Council Offices," TTIDUCA.TION.— Mrs McManus, Head iv Teacher of the late Eureka School, Thames will hold an Evening Class at Windmill House, Symonds-street, commencing MONDAY, Feb ruary, 28th, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednes days, and Thursdays, from, 7 till 9. Terms on application. W ° i c E< j W. JS.I NCAIJD Begs respectfully to inform his friends and the public he is Now Opkn with a Now Stock of Millinery, Hosiery, Haberdasherr, &c, VICTORIA HOUBE. 20, VICTORIA-STKKKT, AUCKLAND. A few doors up from Queen-st. Waikato and Onehunga friends plewo nota now addrrss. WALNUT Drawing-room SUITES in Damask, Rep, Silk, or Velvet, on Bale at T^& U. Cooko'a, 67, Queen-street. DINING-ROOM SUITES in Leather, Hair Seating, or American Cloth, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's. 67, Queen-street. IRON BEDSTEADS and IRON COTS, in groat variety, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's Furniture Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. lITf CHIMNEY GLASSES and TOILKT GLASSES on pale at T. & H. Cooke's Furniture Warehouse, 67. Queen-ttreet. B"~PRING MATTRASSfcS, Hair, Wool, Cocoa Fibre, and Flax Mattrasses, on sale at T. fc H. Cooke'a, 67, Queen-street. AUSTRIAN BENT WOOD CANE CHAIRS, English and American Cane Chairs, at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Queen-Btreet. BRUSSELS CARPETS, Tapestry Car pets, Kidderminßtor Carpets", Linoleum, Floorcloth, and Matting of all kinds, on sale at T. & H. Cooke's, 67, Clueen-street. VTUVE PEJtTCENT DISCOUNT allowed V to all Caßh Purchasers of Furniture at T. & H. Cooke's 67, Queen-Btreet. Eff'S CITY TEIA MART, General Grockby & Provision Stores, Victoria and Albert streets. Choice New Season's Teas, ex 'Marmion,' lßlOdperlb. Grocery Goods and Provisions ot every de scription at Lowest Market Prices. Quality guaranteed. Orders called for and delivered in all parts of the City and Suburbs. ROBERT REW. I' A DIES ! I have a few lines iv Cheap JLJ Groceries I wish to clear for cash, and respectfully solicit your attention to the same— viz., Surplus Christmas Fruit. Fine Eleme Haisins, 7d per lb ; fine Sultanas, 8d; Hair Oil, Gd: New Salmon (be3t), 9d per tin; Ship Store Dried Apples, 6d par lb; Good Box Tea, 18b ; Ship Store Treacle, 4d; Uood Table Rico, 2Jd : New 1 imejulce (immense for rheumatism), lOd per bottle; Mother Keigcl byrup, 2s lid; Pills, Is 3d. FRttDK WHITKHEAD, India and China Tea Warehouee, Vlctoria-sf,, TERMS-CASH.



I Lost and Found. ~ \ I" OST, a Silver and Pebblo Bracelet, on I& JLJ Wednesday, on tha Cricket Ground.— Reward Accident Insaranoa Company. he T OST, on Thursday, a Magpie.—Anyone Bt. J-J returning it to Mrs D. Paterson, Violet atreet, New North Koad, will be rewarded. LUST, in or about High-street, by a child, a bunch of th;ee keys on a chain.— Finder rewarded on leaving came at J. Mackiee, _ High-street, or next Psrneli School, Paraell Rise. L~ ~OST~ ali'au (Ivory and White Feathers) between Lome-street and Chapel-street, on Wednesday night.—Finder rewarded on leaving it at J. D. Phillips, Tailor, Queen-street. o° T OST, on Thursday, between Nelson 5n J_J and Piit Btreet?, a Back Cape.—Anyone it leaving the same at Mr. A. Pelloy's, Bootmaker, ' Pitt-street, will be rewarded. be, T OST, an Open Faced Silver Watch, be* r XJ tween Arch Hill and Commercial Road, ■~ Newton.—Finder rewarded by La'ing it at Sioan and Murrays, Ai eh Hill. •1- T OST, on Wednesday, a small Grey J_J Terrier Dog, with short tail and both oars cut; answers to the aame cf " Spider."—Finder rewarded on leaving same at Mr J. Chadwick's, _ Rogent-street, Kyber Pasa. V T OST, 24th iustaat, the Top of a Carriago JLJ Lamp, between Newmarket and One hunga, via Harp o( Erin Road.—Finder will be 1 rewarded on leaving samo at R. Stevenson's, c " Newtjn Road. ib> f OST,~on~the 22ud instant, between the 3L jLJ Cricket Groand and Hobson-street, an - r Open-faced Silver Waich: number known,— The finder will ba rewarded by returning the same to G. Mackay, Grahnine-Btreet. FOUND, a Locket, near Post office- Owner can have samo by paying cost of advertisement to Mr flitzaimona, N.iS. Clothing ). Factory. ... QTOLKN or Strayed, fiom Mr Angus. n KJ tein's paddock, ipsom, on the 7th instant, , a Dark Brown Cob Gelding; about 14 hands ; 5 3 I years old; has a shortish tail; an indistinct .g brand on the near shoulder, and a graze on the c rump.—One Pound will bo given on delivering the Horso to Mr Augustein. Boara ana Kesidence. A VACANCY for two or three Gentle men Boarders; comfortablehome; terms S moderate, Piano and bath.—Woodbino Cot tage, Grey-street. BOAKD and KESIDENCE,— Vacancies for three gentlemen; also private sitting room ami bedroom, with gas and batb, atßeres _ ford House, Beresfordetrect, BUPERIOE Board and Eesidence; good Clean Beds; queitne:s and attention J guaranteed: terms easy.—For further particu lars sec Manager Shakespeare Botsl, Wynd ham-etreet. l f^O.VERNOIt RROWNE HOTEL, r v 7" HOBSON-STRKET. 1. Board and LodgiDg 20a per week (Bingle room) 253 Ecclesiastical. r "XTOu NG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSO JL CIATION, corner of Wellesley and Albert streets.—Meeting for United Prayer will bo held , THIS (Saturday) EVENING, at 7.30. A Bible , Reading will be given. Friends are cwdially I invited. A BIHUi CLASS for YOUNG MEN . every Sunday afternoon, from 3 till 4. • PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, L Alexandra-street.—The Rev. J. L:ng will preach in the Morning at 11; and in the Even ing at 6.30; RIMITIVE METHODIST SUNDAY SERVICES, Kxoeliior Hall, Upper Pitt street.—The Rev. J. Long will preach In the Afternoon, at 3, and an auxiliary in the Even- Ing, at 6.30. TTNITED METHODIST FREE <U CHURCH, Piit and Vincent streets.— Sunday Services, February 27, to bo ODnducted in the morning, at 11 o'clock, by Mr G. Hemus; 1 Evening, at 6.30, by Mr Cole^_ mBEAThEROYAL: SUNDAYEVEN JL ING SERVICES, under the conduot of l the Young Men's Christian Association. On \ Sunday Evening, from Bto 9. All are invited. Scats Free. ST. MARY'S, PARNKLL.—A Sermon Will be preached by Archdeacon Mnunaell on Sunday Evening, the 27th instant, at 6.30, on " Dreams." /CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Beres \J ford-street—The usual Sorvices will ba conducted To-morrow (Suuday),la theruornJDg, at il. by ths Pastor, Rev. J. ttobsmon, M.A.; and in the evening, at C.30. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, foot ot Cook street.—Gospel .Address on Lord's Day Evening, at 6.3o,byMrGoodson. Alißeatsfree. Come ! LORNE-STREET HALL. — UNSEC TABIAN SUNDAY SERVICES, 27th February.—Morning Service only, at 11. Sub ject! •'Christian Character developed fromtha Divine Will."_ rTIEMPERANCE HALL, - Geo. A. JB Brown will Lecture on Sunday night, at 6.30. Subject: "Does Christ's answer to the Thief on the Cross teach a conscious interme diate state V Morning Borvioe at 11 o'clock. ITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHURCH.—Divine Service Sunday morn ing, at 11, Rev. W. Morley. Evening, at 6,30, Rev. J. Uellow. in raft on boad wesleyan 1 \JT CHURCH.-Annireraary.—Morning, at 11, Rev. J. Dellow. Evening, at 6.30, R«v. H. B.- Deivsbury. ETLLERSLIE WESLEYAN SERVICES Hi —Divine Service will be conducted in the Sllerelle Public School-room To-morrow Even ing at 6.30 p.m. by Mr Hogg. TffEWMARKET WESLEYAN 1™ SERVICES.-Newmarket HalL-Divine Service will bo conduoted to morrow evening at 6.30 o'clock, I y Mr Harris. O~RTH~ SHORE WESLEYAN CHURCH.—Divine Service will be con ducted in the above Church n» Sunday morning, at 11, by Rev. H. R. Dawßbury; and Evening, at 6.30, by Mr Stephenson. "orTmitiveliethodist church, JL Franklyn Koad.—Divine Servioe will be conducted in the above Church To-morrow Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, by Her. J. Nixon. DEIN HALL, Eden Terrace.-Sunday, 27th February.—Meeting for Worship at 11 a.m.; Preaching at 6.30 p.m. /CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF \J LATTKRDAY SAINTS.- Services as under:—At Public Hall. Otshuhu, 2.15 p.m.; at MasonioHall, Newton, 6.30 p.m. All are invited, Seats free. No collection. Auctions. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. BANANAS, BANANAS, PINKS, AND COCOANUTS. Ex Southern Cros?, from Levuka. L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his Mart, on Monday, February 28, at 10 o'clock— 80!) bunches Bananas 10 cases Pines 20 bags Cocoanuts 6 bags Kumaras. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, At 10 o'clock a.m. BANANASI BANANAS! Ex Southern Cross, @ Levuka. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, AT ARTHUR'S MAKT. -|DX BUNCHES BANANAS. At 10 o'clock o.m. WEDNESDAY, Noon. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &C, Somerset Place, off Howe-atrcet. R. ABTHUR HAS been favonred with instructions from the Proprietor, who is removing, to Sell by Auction at the Residence. Somerset Placo, off Howe-street, ■ n Wednesday next, at 12 o'clock noon, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURK AND EF FECTS, consisting of Parlour, Bed-room, and Kitchen Furniture, all In good order, having baen but a short time In use. Suite in Green Rep (9 pieces). Loo Table, Brufsal Carpet, Hearth Rug. Velvet Pile Tablecloth, Fender, Fire-irons, Pictures, Ornament!', Curtalnß, Lamps, Brass-mounted Iron Bedstead, Pal liasses, Mattrasses. Rimn Wardrobe, Wash stand (marble top), and others, W. and G. Toilet-ware, Toilet Tables and Glas'es, Cane Chairs, matttnsr, Oil-cloth, Clock, Glass and Earthenware, Kitchen Utensils, &c B, TOHKS.] LH. C.CAKR. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28. MAIZE! MAIZE! MAIZE! Ex Southern Cross, from Fiji. [ B. TONKS & DO. WILL sell on Monday, the 28th inst., at 11 o'clock— [ 940 SACKS OF MAIiJB. Cargo of Southern Cross, from Fiji, (Continued on Fourth Page.)