had charged her Avith harbouring: her husband in her house. Defendant replied that she never put an innocent man in goal. 3Vs^\ Cunningham had knoAvn her for 15 a*J s, and never knew her to come to kj 'S~ "nsjiector Pardy gave defendant a >'' aracter. Asff —ntrix said she had nothing to say jH^-* ~\7"her husband, who Avas a respectable i, Srrnarged Avith a caution, ou payment i,. jsts and promising not to annoy com plainant again. ASSAULT. Jane Tait (Avith a baby in arms) was charged by Mr Duke, with assulting his daughter Lillian Sarah Jessie Duke, by throwing water over her, pleaded not guilty. Mr Madden for complainant, Mr Thorne for defendant. Lillian Duke kneAV that persons who told HesAventto the burningfire, but her oath A\jas dispensed Avith. Witness was playing with other children Avhen defendant threAV a bucket of water over her. Mis Duke gaA re corroborative evidence. Mr Thorne contended there Avas nothing to answer. The Bench thought othenvise. Defendant deposed that the water Avas throAvn over complainant's daughter accidentally. Cross-examined : "Did not say, take that and go'n play in your OAvn place." Constable Abrahams deposod that he had frequently been called, in consequence of complaints about Mr Duke's children. On the evening in question, Mr Duke's children Avere outside, beating kerosene tins.

Cross-examined : Had been informed by Mr Duke that he had reported him to Mr Broham.

Case dismissed, each party to pay costs. ANOTHER CASE. Frederick Baker, charged by John S. Duke Avith throAving a lump of clay at his son, pleaded not guilty. Mr Madden for complainant. Richard John Frederick Duke, aged 6, stated that defendant struck him in the back Avith a lump of clay. John S. Duke, deposed that defendant admitted having thrown the clay at the child. The injury Avas serious. Cross-examined : Never challenged defen dant to fight. Defendant, saawii, denied the assault. Court adjourned for half-an-hour. On resuming, defendant gave further evidence. The Bench would be sorry to think their decision would encourage Mr Baker to commit any assault on Mr Duke's children, but the Bench did not like to attach much importance to the evidence of such children. The case would therefore be dismissed, each party to pay its oavii costs. This Avas all the business.

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

CRIMINAL SITTINGS,

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies and a jury.)

INDECENT ASSAULT

William Gibbons, 18, a native of Ireland, labourer, Avas arraigned upon an indictment charging him Avith attempting, on the 2nd of March, to commit an indecent assault on the person of a little girl, named Elizabeth Tretluvway. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. John James TrethaAvay, residing at Nga ruaAvahia, deposed that he Avas the father of Elizabeth Trethaway, aged eight, and she and her brother Avere in the daily habit of going to school at a distance of four miles. On the 2nd March, on returning at five o'clock, the children made a statement which induced him to give William Gibbons, the prisoner, into custody. Elizabeth TrethaAvay deposed to the nature of the assault. " She and her little brother Avere returning from school when they Avere met by the prisoner, at the point to Hamilton ; he commenced talking Avith Johnny. He then came up to her, and she Avas frightened. He said, "Don't be frightened, I'm not goim_ to eat you." She tried to get away, and life ran after her and threw her down. ****** The

coach then came up, and the prisoner went toAvards the river. She met Mrs. Gibbs, but did not tell her, but ran home to her father. The prisoner came up to her a second time, and again threw her doAvn and assaulted her. She hurried home and told her father. Prisoner gave Johnny a pipe and match-box, and offered her sixpence for lollies, not to teU upon him. She refused the money. John S. TrethaAvay corroborated his sis ter's statement in a clear and intelligible manner.

James Wra. Martin Avas passing in search of his cattle. Saw the prisoner and the children on the spot indicated by witnesses. The little girl Avas crying. Dr. Waddington, practising at Hamilton, examined the child, and found that no injury had been committed, nor Avas there any i narks of violence on the body. This' being the case, his Honor pointed out the simple facts of the charge, and the jury foiled, the prisoner guilty. (Sentence deferred till lavo o'clock). WIFE - BEATING.

Peter McCirath, described as a shoe maker Avas arraigned upon an indictment charging him with inflicting grievous bodily harm upon the person ot Mary Ann McGrath, on the 17th of February. Mr Rees appeared for the prisoner, and, on his recommendation, the prisoner pleaded guilty. Mr Rees then addressed the Court, urging that the offence was not committed m cold blood, nor at a time Avhen prisoner was in full exercise of his reasoning powers. He would not pretend to deny that prisoners hand had inflicted injuries on his wife, but not to the extent as described ; as many of the wounds were caused in the scuffle. He would also inform the Court that prisoner •Avas the father of tAvo little children who were depending upon his labours for then support. m His Honor said that prisoner had been guilty of a most coAvardly and brutal as sault. He had literally hammered his wite to Avitliin an inch of her life, and the wonder was that he was not standing there to answer for the crime of murder. Nothing could palliate or justify such a coAvardly and brutal attack upon a woman, and he felt it his duty to give him the fuU benefit of the laAv, adz., three years penal servitude.

RECEIVING STOLEN MONEY. Eliza Simmonds, alias Hughes, was charged with receiving, on the 29th of January, the sum of £12, knowing it to have been stolen, the property of John O'Connor. Prisoner pleaded not guilty of receiving with a guilty knoAvledge. Mr Brookrield, Crown Prosecutor, stated the particulars, Avith which readers are acquainted. John O'Connor, shoemaker, of Whang-* _oa-, gave similar evidence to that which he fveafew days since, on the trial of the ellys and a man named Nichols. The facts may be summed up thus,—O'Connor came to Auckland for a holiday, laid by his awl, and brought his last note with him ; he took lodgings at Mrs Ford's in Grey street ; Avent out on Sunday morning for a walk, met Mrs Kelly, accompanied her to an hotel in Fort-street, got drunk, and was induced to seek shelter in Kelly's house, in Chancery la _c, where he fell asleep, and when he r^e he found his pockets WnpfcA fCCSatur_ - SwjOJbmiito- to-ior repeated his evidence as to T^_r_£riaa'ions of the lost money m the houses .-of "Kelly and Nichols, but he Was unable tto trace the remainder.

Elizabeth Testeo. a married woman,, was, in January last, living opposite to prisoner a Edward-street. prisoner came to, her,

to certain notes, Avhich she had in her bind, having been stolen in Chancery Lane. She Avished her to take charge of the notes, but she declined to have any thing to do Avith them, and prisoner took them away.

To prisoner : I did not touch the money. Prisoner : It is false, you took the money up stairs, and you have it now.

Witness denied this statement, and on passing the dock the prisoner shook her list and made a Avry face at the Avitness. Detective Jeffery deposed that prisoner Avas present Avhen he took Mrs Kelly into custody; he asked Simmonds about the money, and she denied all knoAA-ledge of it. subsequently she acknoAvledged that she had the money, but had left it with Mrs. Testro, it consisted of two £5 notes, and two £1, and Avhen she asked Mrs. Testro for it, she threatened to kick her out of the house.

Hi; Honor said the evidence to the pri soner having a guilty knoAvledge that the money AA'as stolen Avhen she received it AA ras not Aery clear. The jury, Avithout leaving the box. returted a verdic not guilty, and the pri soner Avas discharged. STEALING FROM A DAVELLITG.

John Pyke (25), described as a teleg raphist, was arranged upon an indictment, charging him with stealing from the dwel ling-house of Mr R. Macdonald, of the Thames, on the 21st December 1876" ; sun dry articles of furniture and other goods, A ralue, £17 9s.

Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Brooktield for the prosecution, Mr Rees for the defence.

-:WRoderick Macdonald, master [mariner, Avas married in 1873 at Sydney. In 1874, accompanied his wife to Auckland. Had occasion to leave her on business at the end of 1874. On his return she had decampted Avithhis money. In October last he AA*as at Waitekauri, she Avrote him a penitent letter, and he forgave her. Told her to take a comfortable home, and gave her £7 10s to'begin with. ESCAPE OF A JUROR. During the adjournment of the Supreme Court, a juror, Benjamin MoKerras, made his escape from the Avaiting room, Avithout the notice of the officers on guard. Mc- Kerras Avas at once brought back. Mr AVillcocks the Registrar, informed His Honor of the circumstance. Mr MoKerras said he did it entirely through ignorance. His Honor admonished Mr McKerras and imposed a fine of £3. The jury Avere then discharged, and a neAV jury empannelled. The tAvo constables in charge Avere severely reprimanded.

SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COM PANY.

PANY. NINTH HALF-YEARLY MEETING The half-yearly meeting of shareholders in this Company was held at 2 o'clock to-day, Captain Daldy in the chair.

REPOBT The manager, Mr. A. Board, then read the folloAving report: —

The following half-yearly report was _. ea _l : —" The Directors have pleasure in presenting to the shareholders the following report and statement of accounts for the half-year ending February 28th, 1877. The sum received on premium account is £57,908 His lid; interest received and accrued, £3,790 12s 2d ; transfer fees, £17 15. The losses and re-insurances amount to £37,019 13s 2d. Agents' commission, salaries, print ing, and general expenses, £10,105 12s 7d. The amount standing to credit of invest ment account is £110,845 lis 10. _ The balance standing lo the credit of profit and loss account at the close of the books, including interest and the amount brought forward from last half-year, was £20,962 Is 3d. Insurance Companies being constantly liable to extraordinary losses, your Directors feel that it is necessary to gradually strengthen the reserve fund, and they have therefore carried to reserve £10,000, making it £40,000. This leaves a balance of £10,9(52 Is 3d, from which your Directors recommend the payment of a dividend of 2s per share, being at the rate of 10 per cent, per annum on the paid-up capital of the Company. The shareholders Avill be glad to learn that the neAV ollicc of the Company at Dunedin, is completed, and the business of the agency is iioav transacted therein. It is a handsome and commodious building, in a first-class position. The plans for the office of the Company at Christchurch are approved, and the erection of the building Avill be shortly commenced. The Company is much indebted to the Dmiedin and Christchurch Boards of Directors for the trouble they have taken in regard to securing excellent sites and offices at those places. The Bris bane office, it is expected, Avill be completed and occupied before the close of the present half-year. It Avill be the duty of this meet in<>- to elect two auditors in place of John BaWr and T. L. White, Esqs., who retire, b_t°are eligible, and offer themselves for re-election."

BALANCE-SHEET. P r £ .3 d. £ S. d. To Capital Account— 37,500 Shares at £20 each .. 750,000 0 0 Amount paid up 75,000 0 0 Uncalled capital 685,000 0 0 ItcsereFund.. .. ~ ■• 10,000 0 0 Losses Unpaid .. .. ~ 7,1*1 0 U Accounts due other Companies, £r C 4,502 6 7 Profit and Loss, new account .. 10,962 1 3 £137,605 7 10 Cr By Investments 110,846 1110 Cash in Bank 3,199 13 3 Accounts due Company .. .. _,19l 18 1 Balances at agencies .. .. Lv>4» f Office furniture and fixtures, &c. 820 1 0 £137,605 7 10 PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT. __)_, £ s, d. To Dividend last half-year .. .. 3,750 0 0 Fire and Marine losses paid and outstanding a'ow n i Rc-insmances .. •• .■• °>M 6 v ' Agents' commission, salaries, printing, Government licences and general expenses .. .. 9,900 " < Amount written off Furniture and Fixture Account .. .. ZOO 0 0 Carried toßeserve Fund.. .. 10,000 o 0 Balance • lu' Üb" L 6 £71,837 7 0 Cr By Balance from last half-year .. 10,120 211 Fire and Marine premiums .. ,o/,908 lb 11 Interest Account o,vM L; -j Transfer fees ________ £71,837 7 0

The chairman, in moving the adoption of the report referred to the extension of the Company's business in the Avay of establish ing branch offices, the sites of hbav buildings being such as would rise in value, and return interest on he investments. He paid a compliment to the energy of the Christchurch directors. He regreted the investments as a sign of the prosperity and enterprise of the Company, and as a proof that the money made in the country was reinvested. The agencies had been inspected, and had been lound to be in an efficient state. He had always been a_ advocate of reserve funds to meet those contingencies to Avhich such companies Avere liable, and the reserve fund tended to render the stocks £#sily _ saleable .and tended to remove fears of u____u±ed liability. He hoped to see the day when the reserve fund Avould be so increased as to alloAV of larger operations, and to place the Company in the position in at any rate, the second position amongst Insurance Companies in the colony. He believed it was to the conservative policy of the Company that it oAved its success, aud the confidence that was manifested iv it. Mr B. Levy seconded the motion which was carried unanimously. Mr Howard proposed, and Mr Clarke seconded that Messrs Batger and Wayie be re-elected, Avhich was carried. ' The chairman gave notice that the divident \vouj4 he payable oa Tu«W ti

Mr NancarroAV proposed a vote of thanks to the Directors, the Dunedin and Christ church Baord, and the manager and officers.

Mr B. Tonks seconded the motion which Avas carried. Captain Daldy returned thanks, and expressed pleasure that the motion had been moved by Captain Naiicarrow, who travelled the colony, and had every oppor tunity of judging of the Company's success. Mr Boardman acknoAvledged the vote on behalf of the Dunedin and Christ church directors, himsel, and the officers. The minutes having been confirmed, the meeting dispersed.

Cattle on the Waikato Railway.

A HEIFER SMASHED.

The 4.15 train from Auckland to Mercer, on Saturday, met Avith an accident sheAving the danger that besets traffic on the fenced portions of the line at night. Soon after passing the Tuakau crossing, the driver observed, through the intense darlc ness.undistinguishable forms looming ahead on the line. He had hardly time to sound the danger whistle and shut_ off steam, Avhen the engine struck heavily a heifer, Avhich had Avandered on the track, smash ing the beast instantaneously. The engine and three loaded trucks Avent o\-er the body safely, cutting it nearly in tAvo, but the break having^drawn the buttockon to the rail, the passenger carriage Avas throAvn off the track. There Avere about ten passengers in the train, but, although the shock Avas Adolent, no one was injured. Had less promptitude been exhibited by the engine driver and guards, the carriage would in all probability have been throAvn over a small embankment, and fatal consequences might have ensued. An alarm was sounded, Avhich attracted the attention of a party of plate-layers, Avho came along to see Avhat the matter Avas, and by their assistance, after an hour's delay, the carriage Avas got on to the track again, and the journey Avas resumed, Mercer being reached at 8.15. On dark nights there is very considerable risk from straying cattle, and it Avould be prudent to fence some of the more exposed parts of the line, particularlythe unprotec ted sections running through bush.

TWO ENGLISH VESSELS ON THE COAST.

The folloAving telegrams Avere to-day re ceived by the chairman of the Harbour Board, and posted on the shipping board at the door of the office. RUSSELL, Sunday 5 p.m. Barque passing South, double top-sail yards, wind S.W. strong. IIUSSELM, Monday 10.30 a.m. Large ship passing South, wind S. W. strong. The ship Avill no doubt turn out to be the Electra Avhich left London on the 15th December. The barque is likely to be the Emily Chaplin, which left London on the 9th January, and is 90 days out.

DISTRICT COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before His Honor F. 1). Fenton, Esq., District Judge). CASKS ADJOURNED TILL NEXT COURT DAY. National Bank of New Zealand v. Daniel Cloonan. £13 5s !)d ; Robert Casbniore v. John Lenouf, £2'J 17s 9d; W. P. Hoffman v. .lobn B, Fergusson, £33; F. M. I. Brooklield v. Wm. Lockhart, £07 9s Id. JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFFS, Board of Kducation v. Edward Kierman, £10 bond, Mr Beale appeared for the plain'iffs; there Avas no appearance on behalf of the defen dant. A PLEASURE TRIP AND A SMA^II. A. E. Lewis and others v. Thomas Rogers. This Avas an act ion against the landlord of the Cri tcrionliotcl, Otahuhu. to recover £30 for damage to a carnage and horses belonging to plaintiffs Avhile in the custody of defendant's servants. Mr Tyler appeared f^r (he plaintiffs, and Mr Hes keth for the defendants, Mr Tyler briefly nar rated the circumstances of the case. On the 12t h Feb 1877, his clients gave a carriage and horses into defendant's custody to be attended and duly fed. His Honor: The horses, I presume. Mr. Hes keth: It says "duly fed respectively. (Laugh ter). He would prove that by defendant's negligence the carriage was upset, and with the horses, damaged to the extent of the amount sued for. Defendant pleaded a denial of the negligence, and alleged improper conduct on the part of the plaint ill's. The party had been out for a pleasure trip. Mr lleskcth : A spree. Mr Tyler: I will not admit the term spree, because it might be taken to imply that, my clients were not in a proper condition. His Honor: I suppose it is the solicitor for the defendant who suggests a spree, Mr Tyler : Y<s, your Honor. No doubt he has a view to the second plea of the defence. His Honor: Perhaps it was only a.j en d'esprit. (Laughter). Mr Tyler continued—While the carriage was in the custody of defendant's ser vants and the plaintiffs were in the hotel taking refreshments, the carriage Avas overturned, and there was a regular smash,. He would contend that if these facts could be proved he should establish the liability of defendant, who, as an inkeepcr, Avas responsible for tho actions of his servants, and also answerable for any damage done to the property left in their charge, unless caused by the Act ofiGod or the Queen's enemies. —Thomas Rogers, the defendant, was sworn, and began to give a circumstantial account of the mode of the accident. His servants Avere not to blame atall.-Mr Tyler: Were you pre sent Avhen the upset occurred?—Mr Rogers : No; this is what I was told. (Laughter.) jy[ r Rogers was not further examined.- A. E. Lewis, John Richard Woon, and James Baker gave theirevidence. The several versions tallied very closely. All swore that they had not interfered with the harness at all. They had been at the hotel ten minutes, when Mrs Rogers came running in, and said there was a smash in the yard. They ran out, and found the trap unset in the yard, and one of the horses still attached to it by a trace. The upper part of thed buggy Avas completely smashed, It was eleven o'clock at night when they arrived at Otahuhu. They Avere simply out for a drive. On being cross-examined Lewis and Woon said their age was 19. They Avere not positive as to which Avas the off and which was the on side. They were clerks in the Post Office. Mr Tyler said, as it appeared that two of the plaintiff's Avere infants, he should apply that their next friend might be placed upon the record in their stead. He quoted "Davis's County Court Practice." ~._,.._ , . , Mr Hesketh maintained t»at the Court had no jurisdiction at all. The name of a "next friend" must jbe inserted on the record at the commencement of a suit in accordance Avith Rule 27. Mr Tyler qnoted Rule 121 of the Court, to shew that Avhen anything which should have been done at the commencement had not been done, it Avas competent for the Court to adiourn the case in mid-day ttial to have the laAv complied Mr Hesketh would call His Honor's attention to the fact that the opinion was expressed in the text, and Mr Davis gave no authority, His Honor did not consider himself entitled to Question the authority of a text-book which had seen five editions, and should adjourn the case for the necessary alterations to be made in the form of the plaint. Mr Tyler applied that Luke Humphries, the fourth gentleman in the party, should beiomed as plaintiff in the action, Mr Hesketh doubted Avhether a man could be ioined as plaintiff without his consent, Mr Tyler quoted a rule of the Court to show the consent could be taken after, Hi_ Honor said the rule was clear, and he should grant the application, subject to the con ditions imposed w the rule, and should allow the defendant to enter any fresh defence in the mA_fa ldjoiirnment of a month was then asked for and obtained, plaintiffs paying costs. [Left Sitting].

WAITEMATA COUNTY COUNCIL.

A MEETING of the Waitemata County Council Avas held at 2 o'clock to-day. All present, Mi- 0. Mays in the chair. Correspondence -—From Returning Offi cer, from Colonial Government as to bank accounts, Kaipara railway, Road Board returns, free passes to members, as to roads and works north of Auckland. Petition from settlers of Wade, Pukcatua, and Wainu'i, askusg a subsidy for a StCJllliGl** Petition from Wangaparoa, asking for a neAV road. . From Robert Graham. Esq., offering to subsidise a coach to Hot Springs, if road made. The Board decided to accede to the request when in funds. Petition from the Rodney and Waitemata County Councils, conjointly asking that the boundaries of the Rodney County might be so altered as to include Karangahape Highway District. . ' [Left Sit.ihg. }

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. GOLD RETURNS. (Kneebone) Moanaatiri tribute, 60 tons for 59 ozs 1 dAvt; (MacDonnel) ditto tribute, 12 tons for 10 ozs 7 dAvts. ooXd m Lew lievgls- Mr Walker, manager of the Kuranui Hill United, brought up good golden stone from a small leader intersected on Saturday night by the contractors for driving at the 6*50 feet level. It has given quite iicav life and hopes to all on the field, establishing the continuance of the golden runs of gold at deeper Ica-cls. The ground beyond the Waiotahi, is being taken up, inconsequence of road accomodation in course of formation by the County Council. OHINEMURI PIGEONGRAM. A pigeongram from Ohinemuri says the Waitekauri is looking splendid, the show of gold being the best seen yet. _ The new reef in the low level has been cut into, three feet, and slicavs good gold all through. add to Grahamstown. THE SHAREMARKET. Quotations : —Sales : Moanatairi, £13 10s to £14 ; Kuranui Hill, 35s to 51s ; Piako, 12s (id. Sellers: Moanatairi, £14 10s : Kuranui Hill, £115s ; Waitekauri, £1 Is fid ; Welcome, 6's; Perseverance, 2s fid ; Shannon and Fergus, Is 3d. Buyers : Albumin, £1 13s ; Queen of May (Double) 22s (id ; Perse verance, 2s Id ; Shannon and Fergus, Is.

this day.

COROMANDEL,

MINING NEWS.

Tokatea : A parcel of good stone was reported on Saturday coming. Union Beach : There is nothing important. Kapanga : A good parcel of specimens was obtained, and there is a fair slioav in the face. Harbor VieAV : The leader is looking well, and gold expected every day. NeAv Golden Pah : Tenders for sinking the shaft are out. The Elsinore Avith coal for Kapanga, has arrived. Mercury Bay: The Ocean sailed, and Ettie White is loading. [per press agency.] FOVTON t.hisi rlav.

A Settler Accideatly Shot Dead.

Mr. Kaiiuolph, settler at ivarere, rainicr ston, Avas accidentally shot dead yesterday by his partner, C. W. Walker. An inquest will be held to-morroAV. The men Avere out shooting Avhen the accident occurred. PORT cTiXIMEHS, this day.

ACCIDENT TO THE TARANAKI.

Arrived —Taranaki, at 9.15 a.m. this morning. At 5 a.m., having run direct by the patent log, she steered towards the shore. It Avas" very thick, and she could only see a hill close to the Avater, but shortly after the breakers Avere seen on the starboard boAV. She Avent astern and struck once on the shag reef.

WELLINGTON, this day.

ARRIVAL OF H.M.S. WOLVERINE. H.M.S. Wolverine has just arrived from Hobarton. It is understood that she will shortly take His Excellency on a trip south, probably including a trip to the Sounds. RHYRKTOTsr this rlav.

CA LEDONIAN CRUSH ING.

The result of the Caledonian crushing was 5030/s lodwts retorted gold from fiO tons ol quartz.

The Sharemarket.

FURTHER EXCITEMENT

FINDS IN THE PIAKO MINE, AND IN THE LOW LEVEL OF THE KURANUI.

On Saturday night, there Avas a rumour cir culating that a rich find had been made in the Piako mine, and, on the strength of it, shares Avent up from Ss to £.. On enquiry at Mr White's office to-day, Aye were informed that no official telegrams had been received to conlirm the reported find in the Piako Mine. Perhaps it Avas on account of this that shares, after touching 17s and 18s this morning, receded during the afternoon to 13s.

On the evening of Saturday, there Avas a report seemingly based on more slender foundation than tho other, that the Kuranui Company had struck gold in the 540 feet level, in the drive sent out at that depth from the Pumping Association's shaft. Business opened thismorning AA'ith a feverish anxiety on the part of all to know the exact truth of the rumours.

The folloAving telegrams posted at Mr Tothill's office shoAved tiiat the Kuranui find Avas a fact :—

"To C. Tothill, 8.42 a.m. 640 feet level, cut leader, carrying gold. Gold in rich patches. —Geo. Black. " "To C. Tothill, 8. a.m. A few nice specimens found in a small leader, in the Long Drive ground, at the six hundred and forty foet.leveL— J. W. Walker."

The telegrams Avere considered so impor tant, that the shares from standing at 255, rapidly Avent up to 50s, The excitement about Kuranuis Avas yery great for the first hour.g The conviction after that became general, that unless the neAvly found leader developed considerably it was of little value. At the middle of the day, the price fell to 30s, but rallied a few shillings afterwards.

THE MOANATAIRI.

The folloAving telegram Avas received by the manager at noon to-day : " Grahamstown, 11.50 a.m. " Cross-cutting, 2 cwt. specimens. Got good slioav left.—R. Comer." The folloAving is the mine manager's Aveekly report, Avhich has not materially affected the market :—" S.E. cross-cut 80ft. level. No. 9 reef : timbering up has been completed, and driving east resumed. The reef is uoav 3ft, thick, showing good colors of gold, and looks promising for further im provement. Iv carrying the leading stope cast the neAV shot of gold is rising in that direction. The last blast put in on this rim gave 33000zs of amalgam, and left a good show of gold in face. Not much gold has been broken from old rim during the Aveek, it being necessary to use for stope on Avest side and the stop© eastwards. This Avill be done next Aveek along No. 1 shot of gold. In the drive west the reef is sft. thick, and slioavs colours of gold. The lode preA'iously referred to has not yet been intesected. The stope _ south on the new or cross leader has con siderably improved, and is uoav giving good payable stuff. There is no changs m "Wallace's leader, N.W. cross-cut—junction of Nos. 1 and S : The stope AA'est from Avinze has shoAvn gold freely, and the reef in drive Avest has also improved in appearance. There is no change in the All Nations leader. The engine shaft is uoav down thirty feet, and is making rather rrico water. Wo have, to-day, lodged in the Bank 4,381 ounces melted gold, from the Aveek's crashing, and 30 cwt. specimens.— li. Cosier.''

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, APRIL 9, 1877.



Electors of City West.— Gentlemen, —Refrain from pledging yourselves for the present,—[Apvt.] T ODGE ST. ANDREwTioTIIT, Tc A Lodye of Inftruction will be I-Jt '.:: !■•• Lodge-room, Star Hotel, AJbert-stree'.. liv $1/ lit \ BAX, toe Bth instant, at „?0 P.m.



WANTED, by the Advertiser—aged 00, married, of steady habits-Employment as Clerk, Collector, Storeman, or General VV ork; good, handy workman; has a good, knowledge o_ mechanical Avork. Good references.-A. 8., care of IS. Brooking. Mining Agent, 19, In surance Buildings. \' STAMTED, immediately, tAvo Men and W two Boys, with good references, to go Hawking.—W. H-Dampier, Wyndham-strect. _ TITANTED, a Stout Boy as Messenger. V y —Apply at thisotlico. ■OTANTED, a smart Boy, about 16.— YV Apply City Bullet. ~\W ANTED," apprentices and improvers V ? for the Dress-making.—Apply to Mrs. Kirkman, Drake-street. . XKT ANTED, for a country hotel, a good VY Laundress Avho is willing to assist in housework.—Apply Aurora Hotel, Victoria street. . ._ \}_TANTED, a young Man, one accus- V V tomed to the Butchering preferred.—R. Elley, Butcher, Parncll. in&TANTED, a Man and a Boy to milk. YY Apply to A. Cucksey, Grocer, Wakefield street. ____— W" ANTED, Lodgings (Avithout board) in a respectable house, by a Young Man. Apply.by letter to " H.H.," _TAR_Q_lic_3. . ANTED, for Gisborne Hotel, House maid; waees 15s. Middle-aged Woman" abe to milk Farm Couples ; Female House keeper (vVaikato) ; and Female Servants.— Hannaford's Registry^Queen-street. WANTED," a Journeyman Baker.— J. Leslie, Union Bakery, Parncll. WAITEMATA LODGE OF IN STRUCTION will be held in the Masonic Hotel, THIS (Monday) EVENING, at 7.30. A full attendance is requested. By order ot the W.M. . &$> P* f\ f\ TO LEND, in sums of £50 rlfc>o WXJ and upwards.—S. Vaile, Honse, Land, and Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. (^ GRICE, Fruiterer, Tea Dealer, 3Te Tobacconist, and Dealer in Fancy Goods. Newmarket, is now opening NeAV Goods, con sisting of Toys, Stationery, &c, &c, &c. mAILORS.— Wanted a JL constant work to* a sober man. No other need apply.—C. Darrell. Wyndham-street. WANTED, a Cook.—Apply immedia tely to J. Russell, Portland House, Hobson-street. ANTED, a Cook for the Manukau Hotel, Onehunga; good references re quired.—H. Hardington. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 16 to assist in house work.—Apply to Mrs. Collins, Hepburn-street "OTTANTED, two good Grooms.—Apply IT F. Quick, Victoria-street. ISTSTANTED, immediately, a good General V V Servant.—Apply BroAvns Drapery, Pon sonby Load. ~%%T 'ANTED, a strong Boy about 14.— I__ Apiiiy G. D. Burke, Wakofield-street. Ifcs7"A_JTEn > 6 or 8 steady and respect v ? able Men as Boarders at Waterman's Dining. Rooms and Boarding House, Queen street,' next Montague's Fancy Bazaar. Terms moderate. WANTED, a strong active Boy.—Apply to T. Short, Queen-street. \ST ANTED, a Chief Officer for the ▼ t Brigantine ' Matchless.' — Apply on board. WANTED, several good Bench Hands for piece work.—Apply Parker's London Boot Factory, Wakeflcld-strect. /^i IRL, about 14, Avanted for Whangaroa ; \JC good home for a respectable girl.—Apply on Monday morning to Adam Laybourn, Fort treet. ___ WANTED, a Cook and Laundress.— Apply Mrs. Alfred E. Isaacs, Eden-street, opposite 1 listrict Court. WANTED to Adopt, a respectable girl about 5 or 6 years of age.—Apply at this (lice WANTED, a strong Youth as Message Boy.—Apply Stak Office. WANTED, a good hand for the Cloth ing.—John W. Pearsc. "^ISTANTED, a respectable intelligent v T Boy.— Apply to F. Shaw, Watchmaker and Jeweller, next to Hemus's, nuar the Market. WANTED to dispose of a Grocery Business in the best part of the City.— For particulars applj at this office. WANTED, a Man avlio understands gardening and can milk.—For address, apply J. Cosgrave and Co. \/£7 ANTED to Purchase, a quiet, staunch v V Buggy Pony.—Robertson Bros., Grocers, Symonds-slreet. WANTED, a good Coat hand • highest Avages given.— H. L. Possenniskie, Tailor, Shortland-street. WANTED, three Gentlemen Boarders, in a quiet house, no children or other boarders, every comfort.—Apply at this office. W" ANTED KNOWN" — Ou~Gu_ea Trousers are unequalled in the province for lit and style.—J. Phillips, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, Waterman's Dining Rooms are the only Family Dining Rooms where you can get a Good Dinner for a Shilling', including all the delicacies of the season. Give a trial and see. Good Beds. A Night Bell for late visitors.—Note address: Next Montague's Faucy Bazaar. W~~ A NTED KNOWN, that H. Sergeant, of Excelsior Store, Karangahape Road, will Open a BRANCH in the MARKET on SATUJiDAY next, Avith a Genuine Stock of Groceries, at prices to suit the times. One trial Avill prove the fact, that the folloAving articles are the Best and Cheapest in Auckland :—Good Family Tea, 2s %> lb; Choice do, 2s Gd; Sergeant's Excelsior Mixture, 3s, being a combination of rarest and choicest Teas imported; Good House hold Flour, 71bs for Is; Preserved Milk, best brand, 9d %i tin, 8s $) doz,; Good Bacon, 9d %J lb Good Cheese, from Id V lb; Sparkling White Sugar, 5d f) ih; Pure Limejnice, 8d $ bot.; Pearl Barley, 3£d $ lb; Whiting, Id $ lb; Washing Soda, 7lbs for Is, Every other art'ele of the best quality at the lowest possible prices. ERCHA NT 8, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door- to Evening Star office, Wy n dh am -Rtreet. JX 0 T E L F0 R SALE. For Immediate Sale, the Lease, License, and aFurniture of a first-class Snburban Hotel, doing large business. reasons given for he proprietor leaving,—Apply to J. M. & J. MOWBRAY, 12, Queen-street. ~ OR SALETT Lady's T»o_ng~HlTbit, new.—Apply Stak office. FOR SALE, a three-roomed Cottage; quite New, and allotment 33 x 107.— Apply to Mr J. Poulter, Eden Terrace, New North Road, npO LET, a three-roomed Cottage at JL Parnell; rent, 6s. per week.—Apply to Mr. Nairn, Grocer, Parnell. TO LET, in town, 2 Rooms, one Avith fireplace.—Apply at this office. rglQ LET, those commodious Brick Pre- JL mises in Hobson-street, well adapted for a family or first-olass Boarding-house.—Apply to Mrs. Ni Levy, Wellesley-street. off Hobson street ; or to J. M. Lennox, Land Agent, A BLACK FELT HAT was taken in ____. mistake last evening from the Theatre, and an exchange for the right one may be made by calling at the Y.M.CA. Rooms. NE" POUND REWARD.—Lost, on' Thursday night, April sth, in Princess street, Onehunga, a Silver Watch, with piece of Chain attached; makers's name, John Kuott, Ashton, underlined on face of Avatch The j above reward Avill be paid on returning the same to Mr Kelsall, Baker, Onehunga, JNBANKR U P T G Y. In the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and of tho Bankruptcy of Ki'liii vim Mjiojs, of Albert-street, in the City ct Auckland. Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Carpenter, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Creditors of the said Ephraim Mills Avill he held at my office, Supreme Court Buildingß, Auckland, en MONDAY, the 16th day of April, 1877, at 11 o'clock forenoon, to receive Trustee's Report and L' •! Order of Discharge to tho above usruct ■-. -,"Pt. THOS, MACFFARIANE, Tj'Ußtee. l.ankvu'pt iv person,



;^T OTIC EH OF 1R EM OVAL. HBRR SCHOTT will receive his Pupils at his New Residence, Harbour View, Shortland street. WANTED, a" General Servant ; refer ences require:!. Also, a Nursegirl, about 11.—Mrs. Ballin, corner of Cook and Nelson streets. IT is requested that all Accounts against William Potter, of Epsom, bs sent forth with to Mr. F. M. P. Brookfield, Sohcitor, Auckland William Putter. mHEATRE ROYAL. ENGAGEMENT FOR SIX NIGHTS ONLY , COMMENCING THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, I OP THE i -|) GREAT CHICAGO MINSTRELS ! ff> \ , ( Acknowledged by the Press to be the most Talented Combination that has ever , A risited the Colonies. ; NEW QUARTETTES! ' MOST RECENT WITTICISMS I LATEST AMERICAN NOVELTIES! NEWEST HEELANDTOECLOGOLOGIES!!! Epitome ok Talent :— G. WALLACE, Tambo D. ARLINGTON, Bones W. ARLINGTON, Tkrpsichoreanist 11. F. TOWLE, Tenor J. W. MARSHALL, Basso Profundo R. W. GARY, Baritone W. C. HAWKINS, Phenomenal Alto Messrs. TANKARD, SCOTT, and MILLS. Doors open at 7.30; Eccentricities at 8 o'clock. Prices of Admission—ls., 2s. 6d., and Is. Reserved Scats at Upton's. pUBLIC HALL, OTAHUHU. TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 10. \ READINGS FROM SHAKESPEARE j By Mrs. Winterton Freestone, assisted by the Rev. E. Broavnb, of the Model Training School, Auckland. LITERARY AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. See Handbills for further particulars. rf^ja.. TIOR THE KAIPARA. The fine brigantine «I§ee__s__f MATCHLESS Will leaA-e as above 15th instant.—For freight or passage apply on board. IN THE ESTATE OF GEORGE HENRY CLARKE, formerly op AUCK LAND, MASTER MARINER, DECEASED. A First and Final Dividend in the abOA re Estate is now payable at our offices to all Cre ditors Avho haA'e lodged their claims with us. Dated this Bth day of April, 1877. RUSSELL & DEVORE, Solicitors, Shortland-street, Auckland. S V M O N D S-S T R E E T. I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTER GOODS, all of Avhich I shall Sell at ToAvn Prices. NeAv Dress Goods in great variety —Carmalies, Lustres. Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid A'alue for money ; and a nice assortment of Millinery. Hats, from Is. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing made to order. J. H j_ A PE. -_?~l _"_i°_ O T0 LENI) on Building :5& JL >_/v/\_/ Society principles, or on any terms to suit Borrowers. —C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. TN RE SAMUEL COOMBES' ESTATE. Notice is hereby given that all Accounts due to this Estate must be paid to me immediately, on behalf of the Trustees. F. G. EWINGTON, 81, Queen-street. f\ N SALE By the Undersigned :— 10 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE (OLD) 25 „ „ „ (NEW) 2 „ PRIME LARD (in bladders) 20 sacks OTAGO OATMEAL 10 „ PEARL BARLEY 300 „ OATS 200 „ BRAN 60 „ BARLEY DUST 125 packages TEAS (finest qualities), in half chests and boxes. 15 FRAMES' ROOFING, SLATING, AND SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &0. T. H. HALL & CO. THURSDAY, APRIL 12, BOOKS ! BOOKS! B O O X SI THE subscribers will.sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday, 12th instant, at 11 ©..clock, 600 volumes BOOKS. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. B. TONKS R. C. CARR TO-MORROW. MAIZE! MAIZE ! MAIZE 1 Ex Augusta. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell by auction, at his mart, to morrow (Tuesday) at II o'clock, 1,500 bags MAIZE, cargo of the 'Augusta, from Fiii. TO-MORROW (TUESDAY), At 12 o'clock. CI T V M ART. TWENTY-FIVE TRUNKS BOOTS. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, To-niorroAv (Tuesday), at 12 o'clock. 25 trunks Women's, Maids', and Children's Boots Also, 1 case Elastic, Webbing, Thread, Boot Linings, Shoemakers' Grindery, E Toe Plates, &c„ &c. All New and Seasonable Goods. Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLITbY AUCTION. ' CLEARING-OUT SALE TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. ft f\ CASES APPLES AND PEARS, \J>\_/ assorted kinds 50 .Superior Cheese, Wairoa make 15 , ~ Heart brand 10 oase3 Canterbury Rama and Bacon 20 kegs Superior Waikato and Wairoa Butter 10 casks Beef, Oats, Maize, Bran 50 sacks Wheat (fowl), Flour, Tea, Sugar. Pickles, Sardines, Soda, MuStai'd, Pep per, Orange Peel, Rice, Paper, Buckets. Washboards, &c. ' & a rTh UR, Auctioneer. BERDEEN POLISHED GRANITE MONUMENTS, In Red and Blue, from £5, ) Free on board ship to any part of New Zealand. ! Inscriptions Accurate and Beautiful. '• PUuu* and Prices mmttom JOHN ljsqqe . geulptor, Aberdeen SUQUwid. * |



MONDAY AND TUESDAY, COMMENCING AT 11 O'CLOCK A.M. CLEARING-OUT SALE CLOTHING, DRAPERY, HOSIERY, I HABERDASHERY, &C, AT THE PREMISES LATELY OCCU PIED BY SAMUEL COOMBES, QUEEN-STREET. Also, SHOP FITTINGS AND FURNITURE, GAS FITTINGS, INTEREST IN UNEXPIRED PORTION OF LEASE, &c. & ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr. F. WINTER to sell by auction, at the premises, Queen-street, lately occupied by- Mr. Samuel Coombes. on Monday and Tuesday, commencing at. 11 o'clock a.m., A Lararc and Well-assorted Lot of Men's and Boys' Clothing. Drapery, Hosiery. Haberdashery, Sec. Shop (fittings and Furniture Gas Fittings Also, The Interest in the Unexpired Portion of the Lease of those Central and Commodious Premises. Terms—Cash. TO-MORROW. FURNITURE, PRODUCE, POULTRY. &c, &c, &c. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell at the Central Sale Rooms, To-morrow, at 11 a.m., Brussels Carpet (Fern pattern), Damask Curtains, Pole, and Rings, Green Vene tian Blinds, Cheffonier, Sofas, Chairs, Couches, Easy Chairs, Tables, Cut Glass ware. Pictures, Handsome Silver-plated Goods, Tea and Coffee Service, Hot Water Jugs. Crockery, Boots and Shoes, Fancy Goods* Also, Produce of all kinds, and Poultry. And, On Account of whom it may Concern 6 cases Canterbury Cheese. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11. CITY MART. 10 CASES CLOTHING, MERCERY, &c., &c., &c. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Wed nesday, 11th instant, at 11 o'clock, 10 cases Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing, Mercery, &c. Terms at Sale. TO-MORROW (TUESDAY), AT 11 O'CLOCK SHARP. IN THE ESTATE OF STEWART AND ANDERSON. WAREHOUSE FIXTURES, OFFICE FURNITURE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from J. M. Clark, Esq., Trustee in the above Estate, T?r SelV Dy auctlon °n Monday, 9th instant, at the Warehouse, Queen-street, opposite Fort-street, Warehouse Fixtures, Counters, Tables, Safe Office Furniture. &c. Also, belonging to Adventure Account— 48 tins Bread' 2 coils Fibre 1 box Pearl Shell 1 case Tobacco Terms Cash. FRIDAY, APRIL 13. THE H A V M A R X E T. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Fri. day, 13thinst., at 11 o'clock, TWELVE MARES AND GELDINGS, from the Waikato, comprising— Chesnnt Filly, _ years old, by "Nugget" Grey Colt, 3 years old. by " Nugget" Black Filly, 3 years old, by " Nugget" Black Mare, 6 years old, by -Dainty Ariel," a good hack ' 8 Medium-sized Young Horses, It for either saddle or harness. I . ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, APRIL 12. CITY MART. VALUABLE CITY AND SUBURBAN PROPERTY AND COUNTRY LANDS. GRANT & MORTON "EX AYE received instructions to sell by E&kSSS" on Tlmrsday> April 12 ' at « Allohnent 33 feet frontage to Elliot-street, by BaJ_i.e^^ dloinillS.P?emises °f Brown, Barret & Co., on which is erected Large Warehouse, 2 storeys, 33 feet by 70 feet. fonced W0 and Large Yard ' securely Allotment No. 10, Symonds-street, near Mount-street, 11 feet frontage by 100 feet, on wh'chis erected comfortable 6-roomed Cottage, Outhouses, Water Tanks, &_.. held under Lease. 46 years unexpired, at £11 per annum—ground rent. ROYAL .GEORGE HOTEL. Newmarket, opposite Kvber Pass Road, containing: large bar, two bar parlours, billiard-roonf dining-room, club-room, eight bedrooms! kitchen, scullery, store room, stable, out houses, &c, &c, erected on allotment 110 hnks frontage by about 100 links depth; let on lease to a good tenant at £10 16s 8d per nmnth. At rear of al'otm nt pxtensive Quarry of Blue Stone is beine worked, subject to a royalty of la per load. 66 feet of allotment has been applied for by Gove<-ment for use of Kaipara Railway. This property Avill be sold subject to mo-tgage bearing interest at 8 per cent, pr annum. v Allotment, corner of Victoria and Elliott. streets, 2a feet by 100 feet, leasehold unexpired term of 99 years to run. ' House corner of Colling wood and' Clyde t streets, containing 7 Rooms, large Draw! i ingroom with Lay Window, V^r^/h Ktchen.Out-houses.Undei'gVourufTanF ereced oi. Allotment 66 fee™ 100 1 et ?ep eair! oUae rECently bailt ' a^ in good corner of Hill-street and Carlton SBWSSBP ket * 10° feet fronS^ Allotment, Hepburn-street, 33 x inn rHtv, newly-erected substantial flveSoomed Cottage—viz., 2 welbventilatr-d twi Rooms, Dining Room, pK g$ Kitchen. Register GiW and bw__f Cupboards ia Parlour; l)^e« Vwt £ °yen in Kitchen, Mw£V wBMS from Tanks. There a a good Wei I TV Property is well drained and SfcnSß fenced, aud pla, to d with choice *X County: of mongonlt. Lots 32, 33, 31. Parish of Orura, 813 aorea? good land. Part of this kauri bush. county: of marsden. Lot 105, Parisli of Omah, 75 ao>-es. Lot 107, Parish at Oman, 83 acres. Lot 51, Parish of Omah, 80 acres. Allotment 9, section X, Toavo of TaWaufca. containing 30 porches, fro_ting Cameron street, and near Ehzabeth-s i reet, t is n m Sj gaper cent. Cash Deposit, bula«os bvprGinisHnw*