he had had enough, and I took what there was in the bottle, and poured it out into a tin, and then showed him the empty bottle, and told him there wasn't any more. He then seemed to doze off, but presently asked me to give him his pipe. I lighted it and gave it him, and he smoked for a few minutes, and then it went out. He struck a match and lighte d it again himself. I did not see what he did with the match, but I think he must have thrown it against the wall by the head of his bed, or perhaps some ashes of his pipe may ' have fallen out. Anyhow, I ■was dozing for a few minutes, when I heard the noise of fire, and jumped up to listen. I saw smoke and name coining from the head of Peacock's bed, and I roared out to him to get out. I jumped out myself, and went over and shook him, and shouted out that the place was on fire, but he was so DEAD DRUNK

that he only gave a groan, and did not stir. The flames were getting fiercer, and I saw that the only way to get him out was to drag him out. All the time I was roaring out for Richards to come, but he did not hear me. I tried to pull Peacock out of the bed, but he was so heavy I could scarcely move him. I got hold of his hands, and pulled him off that way. Just as only his le^s were on the bed th ) powder flask ■which was kept under his pillow exploded, and filled the place with smoke. I fell backwards, and Peacock came on my legs. I then saw that the roof, which slants down ttlmost to the bed, had caught, and I was afraid thai Peacock would hold me, and we should both be burnt. I got up with some difficulty and again tried to drag him out, but it was more than I could do to move him more than an inch or two at a time. I dragged him by his hair, and some of it came out in my hand. When I got him to the doorway the whole place was in a blaze, and there was ANOTHER EXPLOSION

from Peacock's gun, which was hanging on the wall loaded. I knew if I stopped any longer I should be burnt, so I ran out and *veut as fast as I could to Richard's whare. It was now about half-past nine, and he was in bed. He came out at once, and both he and his boy veit back with me. I was only away five minutes, but the roof of the sleeping room was fallen in when we got back. I got an axe and cut a hole in the side of the whare, but the flame burst out, and burnt a hole ixi my shirt before " could get clear. There were two tubs of water for washing standing near the whare, and we got a bucket, and threw several pails over the fire. But it was no good, and all Are could do was to wait till the flames went out. There was gum in the place, but _alf a bag of dust was standing in the big room. The little fellow presently called out "What's that dirty black smoke there"? and I said "That's the bag of gum" but Richards after looking at it said " That's Peacock" and just then the wind came across, and

WE COULD SMELL IT WAS HIM. We got more water from the creek, and threw it over by him, and after a time we were able to get near. We knocked some ashes oft", and then we could see it was Peacock. He had turned over and was lying on his stomach with his knees bent "up. His legs were burnt off, and I think his arms were too. We did not like to move him, because we were afraid he would come to pieces, and Richards said it would be best to leave him where he was till the police came. We all went down to Richards' whare that night, and this morn ing I walked up to Junker's to ask him to lend me his boat to go off to the steamer. Ours was too far up the bank, and the tide was low. Junker was not at home, and at last by whistling I got Mr Middleton to bring his boat over, and I came oil' and told the captain of the Te Aroha, who advised me to come on to Auckland and tell the police." This horrible story needs but little com meut. It is in itself a sermon more im pressive than the best ever preached by the best Good Templar divine. This afternoon the water-police having procured a coffin started off in the wind and rain for the scene of the tragic occurrence. They will bring the body to town as soon as possible, and the inquest in all probability will be held on Monday. Peacock was a single man, and as far as we can ascertain, had no relatives in the colony.

MASONIC LODGE, WARKWORTH.

The opening of a Masonic Lodge, under the English Constitution, at AVarkworth. was an event of some importance in the district of Ilodney, and great exertions were made by Mr Moat, and other local members of the craft, to invest the ceremony with interest and eclat. Amongst the visitors from Auckland, per Annie Milbank, which was specially chartered for their conveyance, were Brother Leers. D.P.G.M., English Constitution : Bro. G. S. Graham. D.G.M. English Constitution, designate ; Brother G. P. Pierce, P.G.M., Irish Consti tution ; Brother Walker, R.W.M., Lodge St. Andrew; Brother Rev. C. M. Nelson, Chaplain, Prince of Wales Lodge ; and Brothers Skinner, Cole, Westmoreland, Hatswell, Dyer, Saxon, Chapman, Whitson, McCulsky, Barrett, Crawford, Kay, and a number of others, and they were accompanied by Mrs Leers and Mrs Chapman. At noon on Thursday, the brethren assembled in the lodge room, in Brcbner's Hotel, and the ceremony of constituting the new lodge was conducted with the usual ancient rites and ceremonies, fully described in our account of the opening of the Kemuera Lodge. The ceremony was conducted by Brother Leers.the Installing Officer; assisted by Bro. G. S. Graham, Dep. D.P.M. ; Hew C. M. Nelson acting as Grand Chaplain, and Brother Chapman as Grand Organist. Brother W. P. Moat was installed as Worshipful Master of the new lodge, and the Hon. de Burgh Devereaux as Senior Warden. The banquet took place in the afternoon, when an excellent spread was pro- Aided by Host Brebncr. Brother Moat presided. Brother Devereaux occupying the vice-chan*. The following toasts were proposed, and received with the customary Masonic honours: —" The Queen and Craft," " Brother H.R.11. the Prince of Wales, Grand Master. E.G.," "The Pro vincial Grand Lodges," coupled with the name of Bro. B. P. Pierce. Brother Leers responded on behalf of the English Constitution, and Brother Pierce for the Irish and Scotch. He also proposed "The Success and Prosperity of the Rodney Lodge." Brother Moat, in respond ing, paid a high compliment to Brother Leers and others for their assistance in opening the new lodge. The Chairman then proposed "The Health of Brother Leers," which was duly honoured and responded to. The other toasts were: " Visiting Brethren," coupled with the name of Bro. G. S. Graham, responded to by Brother G. S. Graham and Walker, R.W.M., Lodge St. Andrew ; "Poorand Distressed Masons," and "Masons Wives and Bairns." A ball took place in the evening, which was well attended, over 30 ladies being present. Mr Wright's band supplied ex cellent music. Dancing was kept up with spirit until three o'clock in the morning, The Auck land visitors returned last evening

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

{Before R. C. Baistow, Esq., R.M.) MENTAL SHADOWS. Frank Thomas and William Retkiu were charged with drunkenness, and fined 5s each. ALICE. Alice Hoskins, a very old offender, stood in the dock for the 47th time, on a charge of being an habitual drunkard, and having no visible, lawful means, &c. The unfortunate woman said she was ill, and should be glad to get into the Hospital. ~ ■ , Sub-Inspector Pardy said the woman since she had been out of prison had been wretchedly situated. She came to the station and gave herself up. Prisoner said when she was well enough, she would get a situation. His Worship said he feared she would have a difficulty in getting a situation. The Police Court character would not serve her. The case was remanded. NEGLIGENT PARENTS.

Two men, named John Fowler, and Edward Lysaglit, were charged with feiliuig to contribute'towards the suppovt of theii>

Fowler did not appear, his arrears were £6 18s. It was allowed to remain over until Monday, or a warrant to be issued.

Lysaght's arrears were £2 19s, and he came forward with 15s.

Ordered to pay the balance by weekly nstalments of 7s.

Defendant promised to obey the order of the Court. A CAPTAIN IN TROUBLE. James Smithers was charged with a breach of the Act for Preventing Collisions at Sea, by not carrying lights in accordance with the said Act. Mr J. E. Russell pleaded guilty for defendant.

Mr Brookfield said this was a case in which a nominal fine would be insufficient, as these breaches of the regulations were almost of daily occurrence.

Mr Russell" explained the reason why defendant did not carry a light on the night of the. 24th April. He ought certainly to have had his warning lights, but in the present instance there was some excuse, as his lamps had been stolen from his vessel, and he Avas in expectation of having them returned. His voyage was shorty merely between Auckland and the Whau in carry ing sand. Still, he had violated the law in his over zeal for his master's service, Mr Pardy said it was true that defen dant's lights had been stolen. His Worship said that wilful offenders of the law escaped, whilst an unfortunate man was made the scape goat. Consider ing the circumstances of the case, as they had been represented to the Court, he should only inflict a nominal penalty, viz., 20s ; costs, £2 11s, but in a case of wilful offence,he should not let the offender off so easily, but fine him in as many pounds. FAILING TO PAY. Richard Parsons was charged with being of sufficient ability to contribute towards the support of his son in the Naval Train ing School. The father said he lived at Kennedy's Bay, beyond Coromandel, and was willing to pay 5s per week, and the balance up to Christmas last. These terms were accepted.

CABLEGRAMS.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

AUSTRALIAN.

CALIFORNIAN MAIL SERVICE.

THE FLOUR MARKET.

SYDNEY, May 4th. The Government has given permission to the contractors of the Pacific Mail Company to continue the service as sanctioned" m January last. The decision is promised as to the proposed modification. Markets.—Adelaide Jlour, £18 to £.20, very firm ; Adelaide wheat, 7s Od to <Ss asked ; Cew Zealand wheat, 6s 3d to 6s 6VI.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bank of New Zealand -Buyers. £20 on. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 10s; Sellers, 13s. Thames Gas—Sellers, 325. South British Insurance— Buyers, id 3. National Insurance—Buyers. 30s. Standard Insurance-Buyers. Us 9d. Union Sash and Door Co.—Buyers, £S /S l»d. Red Queen—Sellers, 33 (">d. Caledonian (dble)—Sellers, 05s. Moanatairi—£lo 10s to £10 15s ; buyers, £10 10s sellers, £11- , „ „ Waitekauri—l6s 3d, Kis (>d; sellers, lis. Queen of May—Buyers, 20s. Union Beach—Sellers, ;50s. „, Tokatea— Buyers, (is (id ; .sellers, /S (>d. Queen of Beauty—Sellers, 27s 6d. Kuranui Hill—Sellers, 30a. Piako—llsOd. 12s: buyers, lls(icl; sellers, 12s 6d Thames—Sellers, 60s. Queen—2b lOd, 3s ; buyers. 2s Gd ; sellers ,Js. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUlt OWN COBJtEfSPONDENT.]

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

GOLD RETURNS.

Foster's Alburnia Tribute, 239 ozs 10 dwts; Truscott's Moauatairi Tribute, 27 ozs9 dwts; do. Tribute (Williams'), 7 ozs ; Caledonian (Lowes'), 8 ozs 5 dwts; Little Lizzie, 30 lbs, 17 ozs. SHAREMARKET.

Business Done :—Moauatairi, £1012s to £10 10s ; Kuranui Hill, 27s (id ; Albumia, 55s ; City of London, 9s ; Waitekauri, IGa Bd; Queen, 2s (Jd- . . % _ __ SELLERS :—Moanatairi, £10 15s ; Kura nui Hill, 30s ; Caledonian, 6'7s 6'd ; Alburnia, 15s ; New Morning Star, 6's ; Hape Creek, Is • Queen of May, double, 245; do., Con tributing, Us : Piako, 12 ; Queen of Beauty, 30s ; Waitekauri, 17s ; Queen, 3s ; Young New Zealand, 7s 3d. Buyeus : Moanatairi, £10 ss; Kuranm Hill 27s (id ; City of London, 8s ; Queen of Beauty, 255; Queen, 2s 9d; Homeward Bound, 12s ; Young New Zealand, (>s b'd ; Colonial Bank, 41s. IMPORTANT COMBINATION. The New Morning Star, and Old Golden Calf will join the Moanatairi Company in put ting in alow level drive from the Caledonian shaft 360 feet level. The distance will be between 400 and 500 feet, at a cost of about £500. A contract is to be let at once; this will open tip a large extent of valuable country for prospectiug the Morning Star. Also 'go to work at once through the 323 feet level of the Golden Calf, and cut their own ground to drain their shaft, and commence active work. An agreement to this effect has just been com pleted between the Golden Calf and Morn ing Star. A woman named Higgms was sent to "•aolfor two months this morning, for violent assault on another woman named Gardner.

COROMANDEL, this day.

DESTRUCTION OF A BAKERY BY FIRE.

Royal Oak.—Some good stone was got from the Little and good Leader. Junction Claim. —A few specimens were got last night. bakery establishment, Tramway, was totally destroyed by lire last night, it was uninsured. Great sympathy is ex pressed for his lossj

RUSSELL, this day.

PASSENGERS PER lONA,

The loua sailed at 10 a.m. Passengers : Messrs Curtis, McMatt, Tauburn, Pierce, H. Clarke, Carr, Archer, Weaver, Clear ing.

DUNEDIN, this day.

TEREMAKAU RUSH.

The Star's special at Teremakau tele graphs hopefully on the prospects of gold. It is nuggety yielding, two dwts to the load. Several parties are on the lead.

ASHBURTON RACES.—SECOND DAY.

Publican's Purse. —Eclipse, 1; Laddie, -The Chief, 3, I ree Handicap.—Eclipse, 1; Maritana, 2 ; Grey Mouse, 3. Consolation. —Maritana, 1; Laddie, 2. THE PROPOSED MEDICAL SCHOOL.

At a meeting of the Board of Governors of the Canterbury College, yesterday, the terms on which the promoters of the Medical School are willing to become a department of college was discussed. The principal conditions were t& the effect that the Governor's of the College should, as government for the endowment, give a thousand acres of land for a Medical School, that members of the faculty should themselves manage the school subject to certain supervision by the Board of Governors. The matter was ultimately deferried for further consideration.

TIMARU, this day.

THE ROSANNAH ROSE MISSING.

Fears are entertained for the safety of the school er Rosannah Rose, which put out to sea with the rest of the fleet some days since. All the other vessels have returned. The captain was on shore, and the mace in charge of the schooner. &

[PRESS AGENCY.]

BLUFF, this day.

WOOL SHIP FOR LONDON. i

Sailed — N.Z.S.Co's. ship Waitara for London with 4,519 bales of wool, value £90,000.

WELLINGTON, this day.

GOVERNOR TO VISIT CANTER. BURY.

The Governor is expected to visit' Canterbury in about a fortnight, He will be invited to visit and open the new Canterbury College building and new museum building. In connection with the latter, an exhibition oi works t>f ivvt and vvvtuo. estsi>djn£ e»s?t $0% s

THE MINSTRELS.

The theatre was filled last evening by a fashion able audience, and many a hearty laugh broke from the motley assemblage as the fun, melody, and frolic proceeded from the performers. As a person said in the pit, "the scenes, though grotesque, and many of them ludicrous, are so provoking, that, they are enough to make a par son laugh," (not swear, as the vulgar phrase goes). The representations were very similar to those of the previous night, with the exception of new conundrums and eccentricities. The songs in the first part went with a merry ring, and produced the usual results. Hosea came forth with his banjo, and touched off from the strings of the strange instrument several world known melodies, which never fail to elicit sym pathy, as Moore has it very pleasantly and poetically :— Those ovening bells, those evening bens, How many a tale their music tells Of youth, and home, and that sweet time, When last I heard their soothing chime. Crusoe, the now famous stump representative of the niggers, discoursed on crime and the Eastern question," and considered that Turkey was in a weak state, having lost its stuffing of bread, parsley, and Messrs Keenan, Mills, and Wilson were well up to their work, and amused the audience with dance and song. The farce of the " Three Lovers" brought the evening to a close. This afternoon the matinee was fairly attended, and we repeat, to-night will be the last opportunity of seeing the Georgias, as they are engaged to appear at the Thames ou Mon day evening, the 7th instant.

Have You Been There ? We have much pleasure in informing ladies and gentlemen wishing to furnish, that they may see a beautiful assortment of New Carpets, just unpacked at the CITY HALL ARCADE—patterns to suit every class of room at very low prices. UPWARDS OF One Hundred Designs to Choose FROM. . Also, just opened, an immense variety of English and American chairs. You will always find several Sitting and Drawing - Room Suites to select from, suitable for all grades of society, as also Bedding and Bed-room Furniture of every description. The best designs in Linoleum, the Cork Carpet, in all widths, for Halls, Rooms, Offices, and Stairs. Oil Floor Cloths, from Is lid per yard ; wide width, from 2s lid, suitable for hotel-keepers .and others. Citizens and settlers should supply themselves with Drapery and Millinery Goods, Men's and Boy's Clothing, Blankets, Sheeting, &c, &c, from the City Hall Arcade, the only Establishment of the kind in Auckland. The wants of their customers are diligently attended to by the proprietors, Holloway and Garlick. —[Advt.]

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1877.



IN THE SUPREME COUiIT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCt. In the Biattcr of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 187G," and of the Bankruptcy of James Suytou, of Parnell, Suburbs of Auckland, Provincial District of Auck land, and Colony of New Zealand, Draughtsman, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that at the First Meet ing of the Creditors of the above-named James Slator, held on the iiftb. day of May instant, Thomas MacfFarlane, Esq., Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, was elected Credi tors' Trustee in the estate of the said James Slator; and that the said Thomas Macffarlane has, in writing, intimated to me his acceptance of the said office. Dated, at Auckland, this fifth day of May, 1877. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services :— To-morrow the usual Services will be conducted by the Rev. B. J. Westbrooke. XT N I't'ED METHODIST FREE U CHURCH, Temperance Hall Albert street. — Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11; Evening, at 6.30 /CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, KJ Beresford-street.—Sunday Services, 6th May.—Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., will preach in the Morning, at 11; and in the Evening, at 6.30. Morning—Subject: " The Master's Call." Jfiven ing Subject: "Exposition of the Book of Pro verbs. 2nd. The Beginning of Wisdom." npHEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening I Services, Cth Apiil, 1877. Doors open at 7.30; Service to begin at 8, and close at 9 p.m. All are invited. Seats free. W ESLEYAN CHURCH, Union-street. The Sabbath Services will be conducted as usual, in the Morning, at 11 o'clock, by Rev. Mr. Whewell; Evening, at 0.30, by Rev. Mr. Lawry. ESLEYAN CHURCH, Ponsonby.— The usual Sabbath Services will be held to-morrow.—Morning, at 11, Rev. W. Kirk; Evening, at 6.30, Mr. Jessop. RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Edwardes-street. — Sabbath Services :— Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, by Rev. i Win. Tinsley. ESLEYAN CHURCH, Pitt-street. SUNDAY SERVICES, May 6.—The Rev. J. Wallis will preach in the morning, at 11; and the Rev. W. J. VViLliauis in the evening, at 6.30. LORNE- STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., Sunday, May C—Morning: "The Scrip tures and their use in the Spirit of Inquiry." Evening: " The Reality of Regeneration ; what it is, and its bearing on the Spirit World." NITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Divine Service every Lord's* Day.— Morning, at 11; _Evening,_at 6.30. "]\TEWTON ~KIRK.— Divine Service at SS the usual hours to-morrow. Subjects:— Morning: " Seek ye First the Kingdom of God. Evening: " The Sin against the Holy Ghost. /^HRiSTIANS~MEETING HOUSE, \J Hobson and Cook-streets.—Mr. Jennings, from Dunedin, will preach (D.V.) To-morrow (Sunday), 6.30 p.m. Subject: "Christ's Precious Invitation." All are invited. No Collection. -| g\& HE WARD. —Lost last evening in JL\7 Syinonds-street, a Purse containing £1 in notes, half-a-sovereign, and some siyer. Anyone returning the same to C. F. Sherston, Mount Eden Gaol, will receive the above reward. . LOST, in Auckland, on Tuesday last, a dark brindle Bull Terrier Slut, answers t,G £h« name of "Bes3y." Collar No. 478. A re—a.rd will be given to anyone returning her MrK. Beedell, Eden Terrace. Anyone detain ingthe dog after this date will bejproseouted. OST, last night, between Onehunga Station and Newmarket, a green Purse containing a£l Note. Finder will be rewarded on returning the same to this Oitice. /^NE POUND'REWAED.— Lost, from \P Kyber Pass Road, a Pony Mare, dark "brown.—Ayyone returning the same to J. C. Seccombe, Great Northern Brewery, will receive the above reward. ANSWER to the Advertisement for Barmaid, Occidental: — "Terms too liberal. Raise the wages, and shall be enabled to wear Silk Dresses. Should like a Reference j for thc^Landlord.l, m,,,,. W ANTED, two Men to Saw Wood.— ApplyJoJoseph^CraiEr- WANTED, a strong active Lad to drive v, Bread Cart; also a Muffin Bak«,— / Apply U. Bnrton^Bftker, Pferngll. WANT BP, elderly female as Housemaid and iiftUJwJrea? for a couatry hote}; a



rriO JOINERS. —Wanted two good Hands JL for the East Coast.—Stone Bros., Qneen street. ANTED, a good Finisher, at piece work.—Parker's Boot Factory, Wake field street. W~ AM TED, Purchaser* of lust-class Groceries and Teas to note rhe prices and qualities at R. FRENCH'S Royal 'l>a Mart. ANTED, a good Housemaid. Re ferences required.—Apply Waterman's Dining Rooms, Queen-street. W"~" ANTED KNOWN, a Vacancy for Two Hoarders at Richmond House, top of Grey street. WANTED, Improvers and Apprentices for the Machine and Hand Work.—Apply 34, Shortland-street. . ______ WANTED, in three weeks' time, a Com fortable Five or Six-roomed House, with good yard or garden, in or near the city.—Address particu lars to " Permanent Resident," at this office. ._ WANTED, by an elderly person, a Situation as Housekeeper, or any position of trust; two years' character.—Apply by letter to J. 8.,. this office. ANTED, two good Trousers Hands, immediately.—J. Williams, Victoria or Hob3on-streets. ANTED, a steady Youth, with some knowledge of Bootmaking.-B. Gitfcos and Sons. _ WANTED, Tenders for Clearing 50 acres Light Ti-tree, at Waiheke.—Apply to Mr. Beaumont, Star office. WANTED to Let, a 4-rpomed Cottage, 8s per week; and a comfortable 5-room House, with or without stable,—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. ANTED, strong active Lad, used to gardening, who can milk a cow and make himself generally useful—Apply Mr. Charles Sutton, Queen-street. ANTED, everybody to know that I am still selling fore-qrs. mutton at 2d.. hind-qrs. 3d., boiling beef from 2d., roasting beef Id. to sd. Pork and veal equally cheap for cash. Saturday nights everything cleared out at any price.—M. BREARLY, Butcher, Wakclield street. _ WANTED, a smart active Lad accus tomed to a Bar and Billiard-room.— Apply Queen's Hotel, corner of Kyber Pass Road and Symonds-street. _ ANTED TO SELL, a splendid tricord Broadwood 7-octave Piano, in elegant Rosewood case, nearly new ; only £55.— Webb's Music Store, Wellesley-strcet. ANTED, 6" respectable Boarders, 17s. per week ; single rooms; also single and double rooms, furnished, with use of kitchen.— Mrs. Ford, Grey-street. ANTE"!) to Sell, two Spring Carts and a Pagnall.—Apply Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. WANTED, a good Coat Hand.—Apply J. S. Coblcy, Market Square. W~ ANTED to' lWt or Lease, 5 or 10 acres 01 Good Land, with Cottage.— " T.A.," Stak Office. WANTED, toro or three respectable Boarders; terms moderate;.—l. Fernan dez, Grey-street, opposite Crown Hotel. WANTED, a good General Servant with references.--Mrs. F. A. Quick, Ponsonby WANTED, Residents in. Aborcrombie strect and surrounding neighbourhood to know, that Mrs. McGrath will carry on the Shoemaking and Repairing Business at the house formerly occupied by her husband, oppo site Hainley's Hotel, the last house but one in the street. ANTED, a First-class "General Ser vant, where others are kept.—Apply to Mrs. J. Banks, Remuera. *\*T ANTED ~ a Working Engineer to lit T T up and take charge of a Robey's Steam Engine and Brick-making Machinery; must be a good mechanic—Apply to N. Harker, 27, Queen-street. Employment by a Married T T Couple. The husband 'understands Gardening and Farming, and is competent to treat horses, cattle, and sheep in the event, of accident, or disease. The wife will be found a thorough clean and industrious housewife and laundress. Farmers will llnd this a splendid opportunity to secure really good hands. First class references.—Apply by letter to S., at this oilicc. ANTED, Buyers for 599 Oilskin Suits, hat and all complete. Where can we buy them i Why at I. Levy's Monster Clothing Mart, for 12s. 6d. ANTED KNO WN, Waterman's Dining Rooms arc the only Family Dining Ilooms 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 Fancy Bazaar. ANTED, the Public to know L. 11. GREEN is prepared to execute at reasonable rates, all Orders which his patrons may favour him with, for Laying-out new, or renovating old Gardens, and planting the same. All orders left at No. 51 Stall, Aiickland Market House, will be promptly attended to.—N.B.— L. 11. Gueen attends personally every Satur day in the Market. WANTED KNOWN, that H. Serjeant, of Kxcclsior Store, Karangahape Road, has now Opened a BRANCH in the NEW MARKET, Queen-street, with a Genuine Stock of Groceries, at prices to suit the times. One trial will prove the fact, that the following articles are the Best and Cheapest in Auckland:—Good Family Tea, 23 $ lb; Choice do, 2s 6d; Sergeant's Excelsior Mixture, 3s, being a combination of rarest and choicest Teas imported; Good House hold Flour, 7 lbs for Is; Preserved Milk, best brand, 9d $ tin, 8s %J doz.; Good Bacon, 9d $lb ; Good Cheese, from 4d $> lb; Sparkling White Sugar, 5d §lb ; PuroLime.iuice, 8d %* bot.; Pearl Barley, SVd $ lb; Whiting, Id 9 lb ; Washing Soda, 71t)s"for Is. Every other article of the best quality at the lowest possible prices. WANTED, Purchasers for best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £6 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts. — W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. WANTED KNOWN.— S. F. Moulden begs to intimate to his friends and the public generally that he has started Lock- Smithing and Bell-Hanging in all its Branches at the junction of Queen and Grey-streets, and hopes to obtain a share of public support. A~W TED KNOWN, Children's Muff and Collaret combined. Is 9d to 4s; a variety of Piano Music, 6d each; also Book Music, Is each; such pretty Tea Cannisters, Is and Is 6d; Ladies' Wool Chest Protectors, only 2s 6d; Men's Strong Leather Belts, only 6d each : Velvet Likeness Frames, Is; Ladies' White Ruffles, ouly 3d ; very nice Cocoa in lib, tins, only Gd; Ladies' Bronze Boots, is a pair, the price of Slippers, size 6 and 7 ; Child ren's Turban Hats, 6d and 9d each; Ladies' Cor sets. 2s 6d each ; White Shirts, is 6d; Men's Bluchers, 33 and is; Large China Dolls, 3d and Gd each. If you want to get, better off, write down on a piece of paper what you wish to re member of the above.—W. H. Dampier, Wynd ham-street, corner of Albert-street. WANTED.— Can you wonder at my Customers getting rich, after rpading the following!—-Leather Laces, 3d per dozen ; Progressive Copy Books, Is 9d per dozen, or 2d each; Superior Cork Soles, Gd per pair, mind they are superior, and suitable for those people who don't want to catch cold; Ladies' Prunella Boots, size 5, ss. per pair: Prunella Boots, all' sizes, S N brand, only 6s 6d, try if you can get them anywhere else for the same money; a Ladies' Kid Boot, with tassels, Ss (id; Morocco do., is ; Bronze do, size 6 and 7, 4s ; Pomade, 2d per pot; Stay Busks. Id per pair; Children's Leather Boots, cheap; Glass Baskets, different colours, only 9d each; an extraordinary bargain in Children s Necklaces, 3d, Gd, and Is ; Men's Superior Socks, 6d per pair; Women's Stockings, Gd; Children's Sock*. 3d to 7d; Blacking, 6 skins a penny; Very Large Bars Soap, Gd; Ladies' Frills, only 3d each; lot of Books cheap ; Photo graphs of the Thames, only 6d each; Good Black Tea, 2s ; Superior Mixed do, 2s Gd; Condensed Milk, preserved with brown sugar, only 3d per tin. Write down what you wish to remember of the above. an<i tell your friends to do like wise. Waterproof Coats, only 9s each; Men's Trousers cheap. — W. H. Dampier, General Dealer Wyndham-street, corner of Albert-st. ANTED, Purchasers for aFashiouablo Lot of Hatfl (bought, a job), prices, Is Gd to is 6d each. These Hate being all new fashion able goods, are worth nearly double the market price. Ostrich Feathers, from Is each; Flowers, from 3d. a spray; Ladies' Underclothing, cheap; some very superior lines in Chemises; a superior line of Ladies White Cotton Hose; No. 2 Socks, 3d a pair, oi jjood quality ■ Ladies' Plaits. 9d each, in all shudoH; Berlin Wools, in bright colours only; Boat >Silk Ribbon, from Id a yard ; Paper Cuffo, 6d uer tiosen pairs; White. Grey, and Drab Fingering Wool. 4s per bemi; these Wools are nearly equal to Benin; Price's Violet Powder, 6d per packet, highly recommended; Puff Boxes, with Puffs oomplete! from Is j Metal ditto, from Is 6d; Infanta' Robes, extremely ] handsome, from 11s to 18a each. N.B.—Every j article is of the Beet Quality, and could not he procured bettor or as oheup in Queen-atvoet.-- Address: J, 6KKKN. Hosier, Maberdaebe?,&o,,



DHOO TI N G SEASON, 1877. Tp pORTER & r\O., Licensed Dealers under " The Arms Act," Beg to call the attention of Sportsmen to their Stock of— DOUBLE and SINGLE-BARREL MUZZLE LOADING GUNS Double and Single Breech loading Guns Curtis & Harvey's, and Hall's Sporting Powders Eley's Central-fire Percussion Caps Eley's Pin and Central-lire Cartridge Oases May's Chemically prepared Gun Wads Walker. Parker & Co.'a Patent Shot, in 101b. and 281b. bags Machine for Filling and Re-capping Cartridges Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches And every requisite for the Sportsman. j QUEEN AND~HIGH-STEEETS, AUCKLAND, N.Z. LAMB AND GREEN PEAS cm Mon day for Luncheon at the Auckland Hotel Cafe. SE AFIELD VlEW.—Small house and i large piece of ground for immediate sale ; very cheap: suitable for nursery: terms as agreed upon.—C. Williamson. "Vulcan Lane. OR SALE (Lake Takapuna), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, and in grass, with six-roomed House, well iinished, and out-houses.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. __ -&?®>|A to £1000 LENT, on Building r^ <Q \y Society principles, or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 7'IAA CASH, Balance at 6 per cent.— •^ J-"\7 j\n Improved Farm of 300 acres, to gether with Eight-roomed House, Labourer's Cottage, Sheds, Stockyard, Sec. Price,£loo.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, two Houses, one six rooms, with garden, tank, well with pump, large outhouse; and one four rooms, all accommoda tion. —James Reid, Eden Terrace. O LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by P. Comisky, Esq., comprising Twelve Rooms and Offices complete, together with Ten Acres of Land, tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the law, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. 0 LET, in Ponsonby, two furnished Rooms, with use of kitchen ; board if re quired. Rent moderate.—Apply at McKinstry's Store, Ponsonby. TO LET, two two-roomed Cottages.— IT. T. Riordan, Upper Nelson-street, near Cook-street. nilO LET, a good Bakehouse. —Apply to JL 1!. T. Riordan, upper Nelson-street, near Cook-street. nnO LET, in a wade's time, a comfortable JL Cottage in Scafield View.—T. Peacock, Optician, Shortland-street. TO LET, those desirable Rooms, suitable for Photographic or other purposes, lately occupied by Mr. McGarrigle.—Milne andChoyce, Clieapside House. Queen-street. TO LET, part <>fa House, with separate entrance. — R. Howie, Baker, Newton Road. rjnO LET, .Furnished or Unfurnished, a JL Six-roomed House within a few minutes walk of Union Bank.—H. Partington, Estate Agent, Queen-street. TO LET, an eleven-roomed House in Nelson-street.—Apply to F. A. White, Shortland-street. (^RASrSEED! GRASS SEED! 7T A Prime Sample Canterbury Grass Seed for Sale very cheap ; also, Fowl Wheat. Maize, Oats, Cheese, Butter, Bacon, Hams. Keillor's Marmalade, Tapioca, Prunes, Maccaroni, &c, &c—Apply to GEO. COZENS, 7, Queen-street. "YKTONDERFUL ! WONDERFUL ! ! Tl The prices at R. Salmon's, Hobson street, late Reeve's, arc the same as in Queen street, and the quality equally good. ■VTEW SEED AND PLANT WARE -1.1 HOUSE. (Next Bank ok New Zealand). Q U E E N-S TR E ET. A U C KLA ND. C. T. WREN Wishes respectfully to intimate that ho resumes the Seed Business carried on by him some years ago, and has now opened suitable premises adjoining the bank of New Zealand. He trusts that the character of his business dealings during the past seventeen years in Auckland, will be calculated to give his friends confidence in him, in the all-important matter of GOOD AND PURE SEEDS, MANURES, &c. The business will be conducted with integrity and despatch, both Nursery and Seed Depart ments being under his personal supervision. He is a Seed Grower, as well »s Importer, and excellency in quality will be his first considera tion, and current rates will be adhered to. The undersigned would impress upon his friends, and the public, that no Seedsman in Auckland has now authority to receive, orders for him, or act in any way as his agent; but communications, addressed either to the Nursery ot Mount Hobson, Rcniuero, or to the Seed Warehouse, Queen-street, Auckland, will duly reach him. C. T. WREN, NURSERYMAN, SEEDSMAN, AND MANURE DEALER. May i, 1577. AMIES PATENT CHEMICAL MANURES, FOR ALL SOILS, CROPS, AND CLIMATES. These Manures have been proved, by careful experiments extending over a period of from three to four years, to be one of the most re marka.ble andxiscfuldiscoveriesof modern times; and all who have tried them testify to their excellence and superiority over Guano, and all other known Manures and Fertilizers, They have been tried with perfect success on Grass, Wheat, and other grains; Peas, Beans, Potatoes. Asparagus, and other vegetables; Vines and Fruit-trees of all descriptions; Shrubs and Flowering Plants of every variety, and Young Trees. They stimulate, the growth in an extraordinary degree, increase and beautify the foliage and bloom, and, as has been shown by numerous tests, DOUBLE THE PRODUCE of everything to which they have been applied. They do not burn or exhaust the soih The effects which they produce ai*e permanent. They are a protective against Blights, Slugs, and other insects injurious to plants and vegetation. One ton is equal to more thmi two tons of Guano in power and offect. No ultimate deleterious results arise from their use. Guaranteed pure and unadulterated. The above Patentee's advertisement, C. T. WBBN is in a position, in some measure, to en dorse, he having used it with excellent results. Potatoes on ground that seven tons of Kidneys to the acre would have been a good crop, by the aid of this manure have raised ten tons per acre. In Horse-beans, about 50 bushels to the acre is considered good, but with this manure, over 75 bushels have been reaped, and in many other items, equally good results. The manure is easily applied, and entirely inoffensive in its character, and is suitable for a Lady's Flower Garden, or the Farmer's field. C.T-W. hopes to have constant supply, and at present is in a position to differ it at £18 per ton; 20s per cwt,; and in Tin Caniatersj at 4s and Is 6d each. C. T.~WREN, NURSERYMAN, SEEDSMAN, AND MAN URE DEALER, Next Bank of New Zkaland. Queen-street and Mount Hobson, Rkmuewa, Auckland. mo THE ELECTORS OF THE AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Gentlemen,—! beg to intimate that I am a Candidate for re-eiection. D. H. McI£EN2IB. Auckland, 3rd May* IBfA jjp™o t~~i c" —c; > I hereby give notice that I am not responsible for pertain VALUATION NOTICES, inserted oxi Postal Cards, for the Dedwood and or Pensonby Highway District, and mat my name is inserted on such notices without my' know ledge or consent, . TT . . THOS. JENKINS. Ponsonby, May 5,1877. fl A. TT E N:T IO N !~V IC T OR"!!; jJ_c3l company, a.r,v» gy order, nmmmi '



THEATRE ROYAL. R. J. Dk Lias Lessee. Roster of Company: Chas. B. Hicks Manager. F. D. Wadk Business Manager. CHAS. A. Crusoe Treasurer. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! LAST NIGHTS ! LAST NIGHTS ! LAST NIGHTS ! OF THE geoegias ! georgias ! geokgias ! georgias! georgias ! georgias ! last nights j last nights ! last nights! OF THE AMERICAN SLAVE TROUPE. AMERICAN SLAVE TROUPE. The Georgias will appear on Monday, May 7, at the Thames. Popular Prices ! TE MPER AN C E HALL, ALBERT-STREET. SATURDAY NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS. Continued Success of the TEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE. Splendid Programme for Saturday, sth May, 1877, Songs (Comic and Sentimental), Double Songs and Dances, Jigs and Hornpipes, the whole to conclude with the Screaming Farce OF SCHOOL! Chairman—Mr. J. Cox. Doors open at 7.20, commence at 8 precisely. Price ot Admission— Threepence. W. H. SCEATS, Manager. /CHORAL HALL. CHILPERIC ! On MONDAY. 11th MAY. OURT ZEALANDIA, No. 4741, Ancient Order Foresters. The ANNIVERSARY of the above Court will be celebrated by a SOIREE and BALL, to be \^';£&a&&te* held in the LORNE-STREET pE&Pnfrc^. HALL, on THURSDAY, the ay next (Queen's Birth -1 il^^^^J ea On the Talt)le at 613° p-m> Dancing to commence at 9 sharp. Wright's string band engaged. Refreshments provided during the night xrbe. Tickets, THREE SHILLINGS each, maybe had of any of the following committee:—Bros. T. McEwin. W. J. Wright, Jas. Dempsey, Thos. Bakewell, B. Craddock, J. S. Webley, H. Kean, G. Christmas, W. Priestley, R. Miles, or FRED. CHRISTMAS, Secretary. Tjl RE E TEMPL AR S' BAL L. The First Annual SOIREE and BALL of the United Committees Independent Order of Freo. Templars will bp held in the Lome-street Hall on WEDNESDAY, the 23rdMay, 1877. Chair to be taken at S p.m. sharp. By order of Committees, W. J. F. DONALD, Chairman. Auckland, 21st April. 1877. /CHORAL HALL. Thursday, May 10, 1877. GRAND VCCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, In aid of the Funds of the ENGINEER AND CITY BAND. Tickets, 2s. Gd. each, may be had of any of the Members of the Band. Conductor, Hkkr Schott. J. IMPEY. TmORESTERS' BALL, ONEHUNGA. ■ *«(®!sa^. The SECOND ANNIVER -TsJg.:S*i4*i^fe^. SARY BALL, of " COURT W'*£&9 PRIDE OF ONEHUNGA, No r^^^^S^ 5.261, A.0.F., A.D., will beheld f'im^lS4fi\.in the Masonic Hall, One- hunga, on W E D N E SD A V rlM^wEll4- EVEN][ NG' 23rd May* !'.»,S %JxU&wli3.t Dancing to commence at 8 A splendid Brass Band, under the leadership of Mr. J. P. Londergan, will be in attendance. Double Tickets, 7s. 6d.; Single, os.; to be had of the following members of Committee:—Bros. W. Kelsall, M. Kelsall, W. Tapp, G. T. Codlin, W. Morris, and S. J. Plowman, of Onehunga; also of Bro. T. Holland, 223, Queen-street, Auck land. By order of Committee. GEO. T. CODLIN, Hon. Sec. iy OTI C E OF REMOVAL. HERR SCHOTT begs to inform his Pupils that he has REMOVED his Academy of Music to No- 30, Shortland-street (late Hoftnoan's Piano Warehouse), a few doors above the Post-office. HERR SCHOTT'S ROOMS are avail able for Assemblies, Matinees, Soirees, and Meetings. — Apply "Academy of Music, No. 3Q, Shortland-street. ERR SCHOTT'S Select Skating Club will meet every MONDAY EVENING, at his Rooms, 30, Shortland-street, on and after May 7. Applications for membership to be addressed to Herr Schott. ERR SCHOTT'S Private Quadrille Assembly (subscription) will take place every THURSDAY EVENING, from May 10. Applications for membership to be addressed to Herr Schott, 30, Shortland-street. DUBLIC NOTICE. On no pretence whatever is Scoria Ash, Earth, or other material to be removed from the Crown Land known as the Southern Gravel Pit, Mount Eden. Persons.offending against this Notice will be prosecuted. D. A. TOLE, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Crown Lands Office. Auckland, May 3 1877. X>AR GAINS —m— FINE MILLIITSEY. COSTUMES, MANTLES & JACKETS, DRESS GOODS, MANCHESTER GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, LINEN SETS, &C BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS. &c. During the next three weeks we shall ofter the above goods at Greatly Heduced Prices! dress And mantle making ; ON tHE PREMISES. f A, LINAB UKT &. CO.,



A LBUURNIA GOLD MINING J\_ COMPANY. A DIVIDEND of 5s per SHARE will be paid on FRIDAY, 11th inst. Transfer Book Will close on Tuesday, the Bth, at i p.m. H. N. GARLAND Manager. TfTAITEKAURI GOLD MINING AND V T QUARTZ CRUSHING COMPANY (LIMITED). DIVIDEND. The Share Registers will be closed from noon on Wednesday, the Bth instant, till noon of Saturday, the 11th instant, when a Dividend (the first) of One Shilling per Share will be pay able at the Company's Oltlce, in Albert and Davy-streets, Thames. D. G. MACDONALD, Manager. Thames, 4th May, 1877, «^tf^ T^ O R W A I U X U, *^^^ The p.s. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Monday, 10.30 a.m. Monday, 2 p.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. ' Thursday. 6 p.m. Saturday.i2.3o p.m. Saturday, 2.30 p.m. Manukau Heads and Whatipu Saw-mills-- Tuesday, 7.30 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbms Auction Mart will be attended to. M. H. ROE. •|pg|^]^ O T I C E. •^SffilS^' STEAM TO RIVERHEAD. On and after Monday, 7th May, the LILY will leave Auckland at 12.30, instead of 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. "TW^ O ' T I C E. Passengers for the Northern Wairoa must LEAVE per LILY, at 12.30 p.m., instead of 1.30 p.m., in consequence of the alteration of the Time-table of the train. J. CASEY & SON. *g^|^^TEAM TO gRIVERHEAD. ■~IW--»-r,i*y Tne p g TE jjroh A, Capt. Somer ville, will leave Queen-srroet Wharf, as above, at 12.30 p.m., instead of 1.30 p.m. .1. EDWARDS. AUCKLAND STEAM -§S2||3g:i-\_ PACKET COMPANY "*kwfe*^ (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. The s.s. STAR OF THE SOUTH Will leave for the above port TO-MORROW (Sunday), the 6th instant, at 9.30 o'clock a.m.; detained in consequence of the inclemency of the weather. FOR TAURANGA AND GISBORNE. The s.s. PRETTY JANE Will leave Auckland for the above ports on TO-MOHROW (Sunday), 6th May, at 9.30 o'clock a.m.; detained on account of the inclemency of the weather. FOR LYTTELTON DIRECT. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave the Manukau for th* above port on TUESDAY, Bth May, at 3 oVlock p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. "ELECTION NOTICE. DECLARATION OB1 THE POLL. I hereby give notice that the Declaration of the Poll for the Electoral District of Auckland City West, for the House of Representatives, will take place at twelve o'clock noon on MON DAY, the 7th May instant, at the Polling Place, Young Men's Christian Association Building Wellesley-street. SAMUEL Y. COLLINS, Returning Officer. Auckland, 3rd May, 1877. ~K> OAED OF EDUCATION. TO BUILDERS. Tenders for the Erection of School Buildings for Auckland City East will be received by the undersigned, at his .Office, Queen-street, until noon on MONDAY, 21st May instant. Plans and specification to be seen on applica tion to P. HERAPATH, Architect. TENDERS for the Erection of School Buildings at West Newton will be re* ceived by the undersigned until noon af MON DAY, 21st May mst. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. TENDERS for the Erection of a Teacher's Residence at Maketu will be received by the undersigned, at his residence, Springfield until noon of MONDAY,. 21st May iSst. Plan and specification to be seen at the office of the Board of Education, Wyndham-street, Auck land, or on application to WILLIAM KERR, Chairman Maketu Schoo. Committee. fTIENDERS for the Erection of School _I_ Buildings at Onehunga will be received b, y *thT ™d«OTigned until noon of MONDAY, 21st May instant. Plans and specification to bo seen at the office of the Board of Education! Wyndham-street, Auckland; and at the Store of Messrs. Fleming and Stevenson. Queen-street, Onehunga, ' • W. STEVENSON, Secretary Onehunga School Committee^ Public Works Ofiletj (Colonial Architect's Branch) Wellington, 19ih April, 187?, mENDERS are invited for the Erection JL of a Post and Telegrah Office, at S wera, County of Rodney. ' yyax General conditions, specifications, and draw ings may be seen at the office^ of the Colonial for Postl and Telegraph Office, W a iwem' p wM be received at the office of the nndersigned un to noon of Monday, the 12th day of May 1877 Telegraphic tenders will be received, provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above lc!Sted7 eSt °r aDy tender not nec<*sarily W. H, CLAYTON, _ Colonial Architect TO CARPENTERS-lwanted Tended , for tne Erection of a four-roomed cntu, I in Argyle-street, Newton. Plans and 4 tions at the Cottage of CkmtenTltotd, ;JN consequence of the inclemency of the weather, the SALE of Mt\ Smith's PLANT ia POSTPONED until SATURDAY, May 12, rt the same time and place. a W. BINNEV^ FOE PRtVATE SAfSr""^ EX FAIRLIE, aSHTaTJB ARSIVAIS 800 3i sacks MaltiDjf Barley 15 casks Drieo Apples Washing Soda. Ivnlfn Powder American rhnirs, Tubs, Buckata W^sbatands, &o, Urn fetohftn Rang?, % m s^sjJsSW i & aTFh yft 4smm