" Betting • 2 to 1 against Bribery. Punga, and Janvier;land 5 to 1 the rest. The race was won by a short length. Time: lmin,'22Jsec. Selling Rack, aO soys. ; weight for aj;o ; three- Quartfirs of a mile. Malloy's Foul Play (Clifford) 1 Walters's Izaas W alton (Cantell) .. .. 2 Cr.vidock'9 Grey Mouse (Wattie) .. ..3 Fraser's Equator (Clark) 0. Time: 1 mm. 23 sees. Easter Handicap, lOOaovs., added to asweop stakes of 7 soys each; one milo. Dclamain's Puiuca, 7st. Sibs. 1 Redwood's Bribery. 7 sc. 2ms 2 Losran's Cloth of Gold, Gst. Sibs 3 Time: 1 mm. 46 sees.

THE PARNELL POISONING CASE.

INQUEST (CONTINUED),

Kxamixatiox of Mr Cross continued: Had no misunderstanding with her on tho morning of ]usr death. I had a few words with her on Monday, but nothing to speak of; it ended in words. I nsror lifted my hand to her in my ]?f«* She did not throaton to do anything to her self. She had bscn suffering; with s. bad throat, for which Dr Goldsbro' had attendad her. Sho ato a tfood breakfast yesterday morning. To Mr Hesketh: My wife had several times persisted that she waa pregnant, and about two years ago sho engaged tho doctor, but nothing caino of it. She had a strong desire for Emma Spencer, wife of Thomas Spencer, clerk, residing in Salisbury-street. Parnell, doposed: I had occasion to go to the Ehop of Mr Cros3 on the 17t inst. It was 11.10 a.m. Mr Cross came out of the little room at the back as she entered. Ho asked me to go upstairs and see Mrs Cross, as she was very ill. I went up, and saw her on her bed in tho front room. Sho was dressed in her usual manner. I spoke to her but she made no answer. I thought she was in a faintinK fit- She was cold and olammy. I should think she was at the point of death. I went to s;et further assistance, and fetched Mrs Stafford! and on. returning to the room I found Mrs Cross dead. Mr Cross was sitting by her bedside. I remained in tho house till five o'olook in the evening. Mr Cross thought she must have taken acid, as he had found some in the tumbler on the dressing-table. I saw the glass, but did not notice anything particularly about it. I cannot say on what terms Mr and Mrs Cross lived. I was merely a customer, and did not know much about them. William Cliffe deposed : I am a son of Robert Cliffo, gardener, living in Conquest Place. lam employed by Mr Cross in his shop. I saw Mrs Cross yesterday morning at half-past oight o'clock. I ?poke to her. She said, "I am not very well; I hare been vomiting." Saw her again at ten o'clock, on returning from getting orders. She was washing at the back. Mr Cross was in the shop. I remained on the premises until half-past ten, and left Mrs Cross going about her duties. The bottlft of brandy was fetched on Monday, because Mrs Cross said she was not well. Mr Cross sent me for the brandy. It was Hennessy's. I saw no more of it. I have lived with Mr Cross two years and two months. I believe they lived happily together, excepting at the time of the Brown case. Sometimes they would hare words, but 1 did not know the nature of them. Mr Cros3 once said ho would drown himself. Ho wont out, and, by order of Mra Cross. I followed him, but he did not harm himself. He only sat down. When I left on Monday night, Mrs Cross complained of a pain in her side. Mr Cross was in bed, and asleep. I think Mr Cross was sober. Thomas Collis, constable, of the Armed Con stabulary, deposed : I heard of the death of Mrs Cross at one o'clock, and at once proceeded to tho house in which she died. Went upstairs, and saw Mrs Cross lying dead on the bed. Mr Cross said, "My wife has taken poison,'.' ami handed to me the tumbler, and said, " That is the tumbler she took the poison out of." I took charge of the tumbler, Mrs Spencer accom panied me into the back room, where the utensil was, confuining the contents of the stomach. I handed these to Dr Ellis. The water was whitish, and a sediment was at the bottom. My attention was drawn to these by Mr Cross. I sent for Dr Ellis.

Jaue Auger, wife of Edwin Auger, boot maker, deposed: I knew Mr and Mrs Cross. Have been living next door to them for three yoars, but had known them much longer, nearly ten yars. On the night of Monday last, I hriard a disturbance in Mis Crosses houso. It was about nine o'clock. He was abusing1 deceased and calling her names. I did not iist'en. She said, " You can call me what yon like." Sh« appeared to be washing dishes. The disturbance continued ior half-an-hour, when they went to bed; I heard no more. ■ I could not tell, but I should think that Mr Cross was not, sober. I had heard quarrels occasion ally between them, but I never liked to listen. I had heard things thrown about the houso on several occasions. Mr Wood lived next door, but I am sure it was not Mr Wood Avho threw the things about. Mrs Cross always spoke kindiy or her husband, but the bad language aad violence were always on the side of the husband. I was on friendly terms with Mrs Cross.but Mr Cross on one occasion insulted me, and I did not go near the house on that account. Caleb Wood, butcher, of Parnell, deposed : I reside next door x.o Mr (Jroas.and knew deceasad. I heard a slight disturbance in Mr Cro33's house about ten o'clock on Monday night. * Mr Cross was usingl very hard words to his wife, bat his wife did not return thorn. I have fre quently heard disturbances, and have remon strated, as a friend, with Mr Cros3 upon his conduct. I had a very high opinion of deceased, and felt that there was no just cause for her husband's conduct. I might say that I never heard Mr Cross express himself angrily, except ing when partly uuder the influence of drink. I have often heard Mr Cross threaten to destroy himself, and it made his wife very unhappy. Mary Ann Hale deposed: I am a widow, residing at Parnell. I knew deoeased—was well acquainted with her. I had frequently had conversations with hor, and onco she said she had troubles enough to make her do away with herself. The trouble was between her and her hU3band, but I cannot remember what she said. It was something in connection with Mr Brown. Her husband had ill-treated her. I had known her for many year's; she was a woman of good character. I believe Mr Cross's treatment of his wife was totally uncalled for. To Mr Hesketh: I had sometimes thought that Mrs Cross was not quite right; she often complained about her head, Minnie Gilbert, daughter of Mr Jas. Gilbert, draper, of Parnell, deposed: I remember some six months ago going to Mr C'-oss to get some oxalic acid weighed. Mrs Cross was in the shop. She took about a spoonful, and said she wanted to clean the scalss. Dr .Edward Ellis, duly qualified medical practitioner, residing in Parneil, deposed that he was sent for yesterday by Constable Collis to visit deceased, who had died previously to his reaching the house; she must have been dead an hour. ' The features were quite placid, and there ware no indications of ill-usa>se on the body. The lips were very white. Dr Ellis next described what he had found in tho rooms, and the evidence of the presence of oxalic acid in the basin and glass. Mr Cross seemed greatly distressed, and expressed his belief that Mrs Cross had taken the poison. He said there had been trouble, and this was the end of it. Dr. Ellis had made a post-mortem examination of the body, and gave the result. He found a large quantity of oxalic acid, which was undoubtedly tue cause of death. The jury, af tsr due consideration, returned the "verdict, "Thatthe deceased, Jane Cross, came to her death by oxalic acid poison, but by whom administered there is no evidence to show." Oh being questioned by the Coroner as to the propriety of attaching a rider, respecting the deceased or her husband, the iury intimated through the foreman that they were not desir ous of doing so..

PALMERSTON GOLD MINING COM PANY (Limited.)

An extraord'inaiy meeting of the Directors and Shareholders of this Company was held tins afternoon, in the Insurance Building, for the purpose of considering the removal of tlie office of the Company from Coro maiidel to Auckland. Mr Kirkwood in the Chair. The. Secretary read the advertise ment setting forth the object of the meeting. Mr Newman moved " That in the opinion of this meeting, it is desirable to remove the office of the Palmerston Gold Minieg Company to Auckland as soon as a suitable place could be ' obtained." Mr Newman stated his reasons for the removal of the office, which were, that as Mr Buckland had left, the mine was left entirely in the hands of Mr Harrison, the Secretary,» and his brother; the future management of the mine would depend upon the fate of his resolution, and if not carried, he should be compelled to resign his position in connection with the Com pany, as he could not possibly have proper supervision over it. Mr McMahon seconded. Mr JR. H. Harrison objected to the proposed removal, as good men couid be found in Coromaudel, fully competent to look after their interests.and who knew the ground, he would move as an amendment, "That the office remain at Coromandel." Mr Molesworth seconded.

In answer to Mr Brame, the Chairman said that the majority of shareholders were xn Auckland.

In answer to Mr Shailer, said they could not get a quorum in Coromandel. On being put to the-meeting, the amend went was lost, and the original motion carried.

Mr P v . H, Harrison brought up more tnaa.3ooa proxies from Coromnndel share* Holders ju favour of retaining the office in. $ieii' district, $to hu» uwgsrt report >yaa. K9Q& It

was then resolved to hold the Directors meeting to-morrow at noon. BgA vote of thanks to the chairman closed the meeting.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[From our own Correspondent.]

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. DISTRICT COURT.

In the District Court to-day before Judge Fenton, Stewart v. Lipsey, £100, ', Judg ment was given for plaintiff.

BANKRUPTCY.

Edward Johns, John Ellis, Edward Brine, M. Macmahon, R. J. More, E. J. Wy&te, all discharged. A winding up order in the New Exchange Company was granted.

MINING.

There is no mining news. The Piako crushing i 3 not yet up to expectations. Shares are a little firmer.

MOAXATAIBIS. — There is no change. There is nothing from the Waitekauri or Kuranui Hill United.

THE TOTARA ROAD.

The County lost no time Jin furthering the arrangements made with the native chiefs on Tuesday, regarding the Totara Road. The Surveyor, accompanied by Taipuri and Pautotara, have started to mark out a line of road from Reives fence towards Karikeri. The "t'apus" were pointed out. Several chiefs of various settlements joined the road party, and dis cussions took place regarding the proceed ings going on. It was arranged that the conditions imposed by the County Council, and the. terms required by the native owners should be committed to writing, and placed before another meeting, to be held in Shortland. Rewi was a quiet observer of the proceedings. Blacks, Invernes tribute, 3 ozs 7 dwts.

S HAREM ARKET. Business done: Kuranui Hill, 20s ; Alburnia, 265; Piako 16s, 17s to 16s 6d ; Young New Zealand, 7s 6'd. Sellers : Moanatairi, £9; Red Queen, 4-g 6d; Alburnia, 25s 6d ; Piako, 17s ; Queen of Beauty, 245; City of London, 14s ; New Morning Star, 6s ; Young New Zealand, 7s 6"d; Homeward Bound, Is ; Queen, 2s.

COROMANDEL, this day. LATEST MINING.

The Tokatea reported a parcel of good stone. The mine is looking well. The Kapanga got out some rich stuff last night.

Main's claims Avill commence crushing 20 tons of quartz on Monday.

From the New Golden Pah leader, at a depth of 14 feet, a little gold has been obtained.

WHANGAPOUA

A number of logs were got down yesterday, by a drive from the Wairara fresh. KENNEDY BAY. The Bessie in loading for Auckland.

DUNEDIN, this day.

A Grew Seat to G-aol.

The whole of the crew of the ship Duke of Sutherland have been sent to gaol for disobedience of orders. Thos. Thompson, the first case called, said he declined work owing to the ship's ,unseaworthiness. She leaked fearfully, and in late gales her decks opened fore and aft, considering which he did not think hia life safe in proceeding home by her. He thought the wool in the hold must ba wet, and considering many accidents occurred from this cause through fires, he wanted the matter inquired into for the safety of all concerned.

Jas. Cook, another seaman, called by the defendant as a witness, stated lie considered the ship unseaworthy from the time it occu pied to pump her out. She had been pumped as many as four times in a watch, and the operation took from, twelve to lifteen minutes every time. She had never been properly examined since she had been in port; the square of the hatch which had been examined, and was always the driest part of the ship, being covered with tar paulins. It would be necessary to break out cargo to ascertain the state of the vessel. Damage done to poop was very little, and that was being repaired, but it would not make the ship seaworthy. Mr Morguay, chief officer, stated that all wooden ships made water more or less. He had boen in this vessel two years, and she made very little. He was positive little water could have got into the hold. Charles Hardcastle, seaman, stated that the ship was not fit to make the passage home round Capo Horn, as besides making water she was insufficiently ballasted, and badly stowed, tin and copper being on the top of wool. Charles Hardcastle, Jas. Cook, Frances Simons, Wm. Thorns, Alfred Henderson, Alex. Vincent, and Jaraes Stevenson, A.B.s, were, all charged with the same offence. The Bench considered the case fnlly proved, and sentenced each to five vyeelcs hard labour.

KOAD BOARD CONFERENCE

A Road Board conference is to be held with a view of asking Parliament to in crease the Board's power.

COLONIAL FIRING.

The Companies who took part in the Volunteer demonstration at Queenstown, and petitioning for the next colonial prize firing to be held at Queenstown. The Pope entertainment is likely to realise £500.

NEW RUSH,

At Waikata, on the rush adjoining Logan's land, four shafts are bottomed on gold. It is not equal to rushes of olden times, but so far payable that the holders are preparing their winter quarters.

WELLINGTON, this day.

A SNOB'S BALL.

A ball was given last night to the man of-war officers now in port. The Mayor refused to go, because he considered it a snob's ball. The Governor and members of the Ministry were present, and the "Evening Post " requested his Worship to define the word snobs. WHARF MISMANAGEMENT.

A deputation of merchants, shippers, and importers, of Wellington, waited ou the Wharf Committee ot the City Council yesterday afternoon, to make certain repre sentations relative to wharf management. The principal points urged were as follows : The necessity of reduction in certain wharf charges, especially those on grain, flour, and other produce. It Avas pointed out, that at present Plummer, Reeve's and Co., by making such small charges were diverting all that part of the trade to their own wharf, numerous instances being adduced. 2. It was urged that the wharfinger, Mr Reeves, ought not to be allowed to continue to retain both his appointment as wharfinger, and his connec tion with the firm of Plummer, Reeves and Co. A number of statements being put in, si< r'aed by various masters of local trading vessels, to the effect that they had been offered bonuses by Mr.Reeves to discharge ■a + Plummer's wharf instead of at the Oueuii's wharf, it was contended that the wharfinger ought to devote his whole time to the performance of his duties. A r um ber of complaints were made as to Ins conduct of the wharf j management, and instances were adduced of alleged favori tism The "Wharf Committee, having heard ill the deputation had to say, promised that the matter should be instantly con siderod. Reporters were requested to with draw. Fata! O«iolty.to A Wf- The*" Evening Post" last night has & warm' article M*wdtag the oopduot i of IT c aol Laffin, who drove jus witc out of

The wife has since died, and at the inquest yesterday the jury expressed the opinion that her death had been caused by her husband's cruelty. After expressing regret that the law cannot touch the husband. The " Post" says : —': But in any case, though, perchance, umised by legal penalties Michael Laffin will not go impunished. He will come out of prison, and go forth into the world with the brand of Cain upon his brow. The story of Emily Laffin and her fate will follow him wherever he goes. Wherever lie is known, men will avoid him, and women turn aside with aversion and loathing; the community hero will not tolerate his presence in their midst. It is only just that this should be the case. In truth,when wethink of the heartless cruelty, the gross inhumanity, and the brutal ferocity of this wretch, Michael Laffin, and realise that he will after all go legally unpunished, we feel impelled to exclaim with Amelia, " Oil, heaven, that such companions shouldst unfold, and put in every honest hand a whip to lash the villain naked through tho world."

[PRESS AGENCY.]

WELLINGTON, this day. THE CHARGE AGAINST A WHARF

INGER.

The charge of mismanagement and incom petency brought against Mr Reeves, wharf linger, by the corporation, has been investigated, and the Committee, finding that some of the signatures attached to the petition were obtained by misrepresenta tion, declined to consider tho petition in any way.

CIIRISTCHURCII, this day. Mv- Sollestoa Addresses Eis Constituents-

Mr Rolleston, M.H.R. for the Avon dis trict, addressed his constituents last night. After briefly reviewing the past session, he proceeded ro refer to the Ministry, and said that one of the greatest evils of late years had been that Ministers wandered about the Colony. The Ministry had thus been made responsible for the acts of any one of its members, which led to serious trouble and difficulties. The Ministry was unhappily constituted. Members of the House, elected to oppose tho Ministry, had joined it, and now it represented every kind of principle. The Colony had boon badly treated by its public men changing their opinions after election. The run question had been unfairly made a political whereas it was purely local. His opinion was that the tenure of pastoral tenants was merely one for grazing, and tho State was bound to get the utmost value, but not to do that at tho expense of shutting the coun try up in any way. If we go m for extreme rental, we are bound to give the extreme privileges of the tenure. With regard to the Government proposal for deferred pay ments for land, he thought it would not bo advisable to adopt it generally, but he be lieved the Government do wisely, in connec tion with the immigration system, to set apart blocks of land for purposes of settle ment on the system of deferred payments. It would be well to adopt the village system, similar to what was formerly proposed by Mr Stafford. With regard to tho land fund, tic did not believe the argument re garding the compact of 1856 was anything like so strong as that of the old WukciieJd system, that gave the fund to. the land itself. There should be an appropriation of at least some part of the land fund to the locality where it has been arisen.

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY APRIL 19, 1877.



CITY COUNCIL.— Yesterday Concluded. MR LEOGET. Mr Loggct wrote, asking for somn extra remuneration for preparing tho Burgess Roll ol! the city. Mr Leggct waid ho had had to correct several inaccuracies. For instance—Councillor Brett was described in one place as v butcher, in another place aa a printer. H« had only received £0 lor the job, although it had taken three weeks to do. Councillor Isaacs moved that tho letter be laid on the table. Councillor Waddoll moved, and Councillor Brett seconded, that tho matter be referred to the Finance Committee. The Mayor said he should take it as a personal vote of censure if the amendment was perse vered in. He had himself told Mr Leggott that when the; work was done, his claim to oxtra remuneration should be taken into consider ation, and instead of giving them proper notice, ho had left them without any notice. They had already paid other persons money for continuing the work. Ho might tell them that Mr Loggett was responsible lor sending to the papers tho falsified account of his difference with Council lor Dickyon. Councillor Waddell said there was no reflec tion on tho Mayor. He simply wished to have the man paid propsrly. Rather a hot discussion took place on tho matter, tho Mayor persisting in taking tho amendment as a setting of Mr Loggott'a word against his own. Councillor Cosgrave came in just as the vote was taken. There were four hands held up for tho amend ment, and four against it. The Mayor said ho never felt more disgusted in his life at the position in which he was placed, but as he did not de3ire to burk discus sion, he should vote that the matter go to the Finance Committee. solicitor's charges. Mr J. B, Russell wrote, complaining of the statements made by Mrl J. Herapath in reference to the charges made by solicitors. Mr Russell characterised the statements as " barefaced untruths." The matter was referred to the Endowment Committee. MR KELLY. An application from Mr J. Kelly for assistance in removing earth from his allotmont, was referred to the Streets Committee. ST. PAUL'S. Mr A. Ashton wrote, reminding the Council that though &io had been voted for making a footpath round St. Paul's Ghurch, the work had not been carried out. It was resolved to expend the money at once. NEW STAND PIPE. A petition from residents near the junction of South Esk-street and Scotia Place, Upper Queen-street, for a new stand-pipe, was referred to the Water Committee. STREETS COMMITTEE REPORT. This recommended: That Mr Foote's appli cation to build a shed in Breakwater Road bo not granted. That Gore-street be formed at [ once; that no expenditure on Darby-street be i authorised until the provisions of tne Corpo ration Act are complied with. That the surveyor should prepare plans and estimates for draining the neighbourhood of Lorne-atreet. That £5 be expended on a cutting in Hobson-street, as applied for by Mr James. The report was adopted on the motion of Councillor Masefield. FINANCE COMMITTEE. The report of this committee was adopted. It recommended that the keeping open of the Cor poration offices should ba discontinued; that notice be given that horses would not be re quired for the engine hosa after the 30th June; that Mr Herepath's letter be referred to the Endowment Committee: and that £2000 be placed on fixed deposits for three .months. ACCOUNTS. The ordinary fortnightly statement of accountß was made and approved. SALE-STREET. The City Surveyor having reported that the culvert in Sale-street had been deflected by the fillino- in of the street, it was resolved that the embankment be continued, but that £100 of the money due to the contractor, Mr. McShane, be kept aa security for the efficient completion of the work. BANK ACCOUNT. Mr. Goldie moved, " That the twelve months notice required by the Bank of New Zealand in terms of the agreement entered into with the Bank in 1574, be at once given, it being in the opinion of this Council, very desirable that we should be in a position to remove our account at any time if batter terms can be secured." He s.aid his only object was to leave the Council clear in case any bank should ofter better terms. Cr. Waddell seconded the motion. Cr. Cosg'&ve said the Bank had dealt very liberally with the Council when they had very little means, and ho thought it too bad to take advantage of the first appearance of prosperity to desert their old friends. They had better, in banking as in other things, stick to the devil they know than fly to one they didn't know. Councillor Isaacs said that so long as the mover did not mean by the motion the removal of the account, he wouU support it. But he would vote against it if meant as a step towards the removal if the account. Councillor Brett said that his absence from Auckland had prevented him from looking into tho agreement with the Bank, He asked that the - matter might be adjourned, otherwise he might vote against the motion, He believed the Bank of Novy Zsaiand would make aa liberal terms as any alher. It had always transacted the busi ness of the Council satisfactorily, Mr Voa ocr Ueydo spoke in a similar strain. OoujFioillors Uio&son and Masefield pupporfcefl tho motion , . . The Mayo? itfomioed ir<e agreement With tne bunk, afi.3 galti ha would opposfe »n$



t i present time. A loan through the Bank was pending, and he thought that Councillor Goldie's motion was ill-timed.. Some further discussion followed, and, upon division, the motion was carried by five to four. For the motion: Councillors Goldie, Isaacs, Waddell, Dicksan, land Mssefleld. Against: Tlic Mayor, Councillors Cosgravc, Yon der Heyde, and Brett, CITY ENDOWMENT 3 A motion by Councillor Goldie, for" a return of the city endowments, and other information res pecting them, was oarried COMMERCIAL. Messrs E. and H. Isaacs report upon their sale of saddlery, waterproofs, &c, held to-day, that although the attendance was large the result, owing to the overstocked state of the market, was anything but satisfactory. ly o t i c c. The BANKS will bo CLOSED on MONDAY, 23rd April (St. George's Day). IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876. and of the Bankruptcy of Charles Edward Madden, of Queen street, City of Auckland, Solicitor, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that Charles Edward Madden, of Queen-street, in the City of Auckland, Solicitor, has this day filed, in the office of the Supreme Court, at Auckland, a declaration that lie is unablo to meet his engagements with Ids Creditors ; and also that tho First Meeting of his Creditors will bo held at the Supreme Court House, Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 26th day of April instant, 1877, at 1 o'clock p.m. Dated, at Auckland, the 19th day of April, 1877. ■ H. WILLIAMSON", Deputy Registrar. ~r^."a-" "|7<LIZABETH " C URLE, jQjSgS^ J-^ FROM LYTTELTON. zM<o£j£<sZS?' Consignees are requested to mfc»sg-;<mg»B present Bills of Lading, and to obtain Delivery Orders, from tho undersigned. All Goods impeding discharge of Cargo will bo landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. SHIRLEY W. HILL, Agent. nnHE Auckland Improvement Commis _l_ Bioners hereby give notice that they will cause to be SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTIo'N. on tho 20th of May, 1877, all the UNSOLD ALLOT MENTS in Princes, Alfred, O Koike, W'ellosley East, Rutland, and Lome-streets. R. 11. STEVENSON, ;. Secretary. Auckland Improvement Commissioners' OJfice, 19th April, 1577. |~IOI£OMAND EL GOLD MINING \y COMPANY LIMITED. Notico is hereby given that a CALL (3rd) of IXHKNCB per SHAKE has this day been lade upon the Capital of the Company, payable to tho Secretary, at the Company's office, Shortland-Btreet (next Post-ofilee), Auckland, on or before TUESDAY, Ist MAY. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, 18th April, 1877. T>ONSONBY -AND OR DEDWOOD JL DISTRICT. Notico is horoby given that, in pursuance of "Th- Public Works Act, 187(i,' the. Ponsonby and or Dedwood District Board intend to stoi' that street known as "Swift Avenue," in order to substitute in lieu thereof, by way of exchange, a New Road running through Lots Nos. 01, l>2, (i.l, and 70, of Allotment No. 11, of Section No. 8, within the üboYe-iiamod district. A plan of the said New Uotid now lies open for inspection at the oliico of Iho District Hoard, Ponsonby Hall. Datop this 3rd day of March, 1877, 2K r oi* the I'onaonby and or Dedwood District Board, JOS. A. TOLE. Chairman. BUILDING MATERIALS. \_j . The undersigned have made HEAVY RE DUCTIONS in their PRICES of SASHES, DOORS, and MOULDINGS, and have on hand a Very Large and Superior Stock of First and Second-clays BUILDING TIMBER, of all kinds, at Lowest Rates.



Wood Turning in alt, its Branches.—Chair Leg 3 and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at reduced ratos. THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY, MECHANICS' BAY. WANTED, Four Good ROUGH CARPJ&NTERS; those usod to Saw Mill Work preferred. WALLER & CO., Onehunga. WANTED, to Sell, 1 dozen Shoe maker's Blocking Machines, and Sole Knives ; also, Bellows and Anvil.—C. Woolgar, Ironmonger, Grey-street. WANTED, by an industrious young Woman, a.situation in an hotel or small private family iri Onehunga, or short distance from Auckland.—State particulars, by letter, to "Jane, Post-office, Newton. ANTED to Let, in Parnell. a com fortably furnished Bedroom, suitable for a lady engaged at business during the day. —For particulars apply to Mr3. Mickam, Grocer, Parnell Rise. WANTED, a strong active Lad to take orders and to make himself gene r.l'y useful.—Apply Graftod Koad Store. WANTED, a good General Servant. —Apply to Mrs Choyce, Park Road, Grafton Road. WANTED, for,. The country, a steady Couple, with references ; the hu-band to do general farm work ; the wife to look after the cows and dairy.—Apply to Mr Holmes, General Store, Symonds-street. WANTED, for the country, a first-class Baker ; must be a steady man, and used to small goods; constant employment to a good hand; also, a strong active Lad usod to horses, to drive a cart and make himself generally use ful : must be able to read and write.—Apply to W. Easdown, Uueen-street. WANTED, three Gentlemen as Boarders in a private family on Graf ton Road.— For address applyac this office. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Alfred Buekland, Newmarket. WAN TED, a General Servant; must be a good Cook. References required. —Mrs. Scherff, opposite Lloyd's Rope Works, Ponsonby. ANTED, first-class Tailoresses, and a good Trousers band, at once.—Apply to J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria or Hobson-streets. WANTED, Apprenti ces. —Apply Misses McLaughlin, Shortland-strect. ANTED, a Youth, accustoniecPto office work.—Apply by letter to Box 123, Poat-offlce. WANTRD to Sell, cheap, a three-horse power Engine and Boiler, with shifting and other fittin-rs, in good working order.— Apply Star office. WANTED' KNOWN, Waterman's Dining Rooms are the only Family Dining Rooms where you can set a Goo;l Diuiwr for a ShilUn??, including ail the delicacies of the season. Give a trial and se.-\ Good lieds A Night Bell for Itil.o visitors.—Note address Nest Montagues Fancy Bazaar. "OXANTED, au Apprentice to"learn tile f ? Cabinet ATakinjj.—A. Clark, Pitt-street. TJSTANTED, a good General Servaufc i V T abl» to milk.—Apply SomerHeld& Leek, drapers, etc., Queen-stroet. W "ANTED, three Gentleman Boarders in a quiet and healthy locality.oommand' iug nne view, and close to town>—Apply this WANTED, an Assistant m"a General Store who undorstaadjj Draßcfy and ' Grocery: also, & smart, active Young Man, I with a knowledge of the Kusinesa, to tako i Grdi»ra and deliver Goods in the country: i r^rcnef.s i^q-.iirod.-Appli, by btfer, to w



s "T/57~ANTED, an Apprentice to the Dress- Yt making.—Mrs. Bright, Remuera. WANTED Known, Thos. J. Harbutt, Brush Manufacturer, Shortland-strect, expects to remove into his New Factory, Coburg street, in a fortnight. The remaining Stock, thorcjoro, of Earthouware, Pictures, and Picture Frames, Metal Pans, Kettles, Toilet Sets, &c, &c , will be sold without reserve before leaving-. ANTED Known, that the Auckland public can be supplied with tho best Canterbury Bacon, at 9d. ~and lOd. per lt>, at Serjeant's Branch Excelsior Store, in the Mar ket. Choice Teas, 25., 2s. Gd., and 3s. per ft ; geod Rice, 51bs. for Is.—Note the address, Karanga hapo Road, Newton; and at tho Market. WANTED, : a Purchaser for Dean I Alford's New Tostament for English ' readers, and several other Works.—Apply to J. Hopkins, Queen-street Junction, Auckland. TXTANTED KNOWN, that H. Serjeant, y T of Excelsior Store, Karangahapo Road. I has now Opened a BRANCH in the NSW 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, 2s V tt>; Choice do, 2s 6d; 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 ft tin, 8s $) doz.: Good Bacon, 9d $1b ; i Good Cheese, from 4d $1 ft; Sparkling White Sugar, 5d iP lb ; Pure Limejuice, 8d i? bot.; Pearl Barley, 3jd $ ft; Whiting, Id $ ft ; Washing Soda, 71bs for Is. Every other article of the best quality at the lowest possible prices. TJBTANTED, Buyers for 599 Oilskin V V Suits, hat and all complete. Where can wo buy them J Why at I. Levy's Monster Clothing Mart, for 12s. Cd. RESPECTABLE young Person would be glad to learn of a situation as House keeper ; either private family or hotol. Would also assist in tho bar.—Apply at this office. FOR SALE, the Celebrated Buggy Horse " Prince," a bright chestnut, stands 15$ hands high, staunch and kind, can be driven by a lady.—Apply to Edward Perkins. Junction or Occidental Hotels. "171 OR SALE, Corner Allotment in _HJ Hobson-street, boing Lot 6, of Subdivision of Allotments 20, 21, and 22, of Section 25, City of Auckland. Very Cheap, and terms easy.— Apply to ■ ■=:■, £*y\ GEORGE SIBBIN, Corner Mart. TWO Detached 4-roomed Cottages to let, plenty of water, good condition, close the Junction ; small family preferred.—Enquire of Mr. Fowler, Grocer, corner of Edwardes-street. OR SALE, a newly-built, tastefully designed, and conveniently arranged Dwelling, within easy distance of town, com prising G rooms, pretty garden ; all for £100.— Apply to H. E. Marler, Queen-street, over W. C. Dennea's. "^ FOR HALE, a good Second-hand Express with harness, in good condition.—Apply to Alex. Mackie, Coachbuildcr, &c, Durham- Btroe t. VILLA RESIDENCE, Epsom, for Sale vry cheap. Seven rooms, slated roof, every convenience, garden, paddocks, &c. Easy terms.—O. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. "VrpRTH SHORE.—A Cottage to Let; JLI also, several Houses for Sale.—R. and R. Dudcr, UfiTOriport. FOR SALE. (Lake Takapuna), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, and in grass, with six-roomed House, well finished., and out-houses.- -Apply It. and R. Dodor, Devonport Store. rsno LET, four-roomed House in Gundry _B_ street. Newton, quite new ; capital view ; 10s. 6d. weekly.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane- IGHT-IIOOMED HOUSE, Ponsonby, quite new, large allotment, splendid view, on salo for £195; any terms taken; owner leaving.—C. Williamson, Vulan Lane. npO LET, a large 4-roomed Verandah jL. Cottage in the suburbs, good garden, well, tank, &c. To a respectable and CHreful tenant rent will be low.—Apply at this oilice. "<®l3r/^OfYTO"LKNT)"(m BuilJing -Ms/JL \J'\J > Vr Society principles, or on any terms to suit Borrowers.—C. .Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. i M~'ONEV TO LEND.—A large sum of | Money to Lond, in sums of £100 and up- j j wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitkcn, Shortland-sbreet. ONE or two Gentlemen can be accom- i modatod with Board and Residence in the j best part, of Purnoll. Every comfort strictly ! attended to. Terms moderate.—Card of address at this ofTien. BOARD & "RESIDENCE.—A comfort- j able home; use of Piano. Terms moderate, j —Anply to Mrs. Cope, Pitt-street, opposite j Vincent-street. j rffIENDERS required for Scoria Stops, and Ji Masonry; a-lso, Wood Fencing in front of St. Matthew's Church.—Apply to Mr R. Dick son. THE Person who took the Silver Jug will oblige by returning it to the Occidental Hotel. PUBLIC NOTlCE.—Professor Evans has Reduced Shaving to 3d ; Shampooing, '' to 6d.—American Hair Cutting Rooms, Queen- j street: ■ ■ ■ ' ! lAN I ST.—-Advertiser, late of Hoskiu's Quadrille Band, Wellington, is open to Engagements as above, at .Soirees, Balls. Con certs, &<V—Address A.M., Offica of this paper. . O"' n 15 a; l c, ; 300 SACKS BEST ADELAIDE FLOUR. Ex Cabarfeidh. In lots to suit purchasers. GEORGE SIBBEST. I T3URGESS LIST REVISION COURT. City Council Offices, April 19,1877. Notice is hereby given that the above Court will bo holden on WEDNESDAY, the 20th instant, at noon. W. J. HURST, Mayor. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. '■• •■ ■ Notice is hereby given that the Partnership lately subsisting between us in the trade or business of Saw-Mill Proprietors and Timber Merchants, and carried on under the name style or firm of " Waller & Garlick," was, on the twelfth day of February, one thousand eight hiinrtred and seventy-seven, Dissolved by mutual consent, as witness our hands this eighteenth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven. : J. W. WALLEP. RICH ARD.GAh LICK. Witness: Samuel Jackson, Solicitor, Auckland. "XT OTIC E. The business of the late firm of " Waller and Garlick" will for the fufcuro be carried on under the style or firm of WALLER & CO. All Debts due by and to the late firm •will be paid and received by the new firm. WALLER & CO. iApril 18,1877. T ODGE ARA, No. 348, I.C. A Lodge of Instruction will be held at the i Masonic Hotel,. Princes-street, THIS EVEN- ! ING, at 7-30. Visitors are invited. A. HEATHER, W.M. j "fcTOTICE OF REMOVAL. EL A TKINS BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT Hfi m- H A S KEMOVED!!^ TO THH • I Premises Next Door Below his \ Old Shop. H. ATKINS Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very liberal patronage from his first commencing business up to the present time, and to ass.ire them that although bis trade has increased to that extent, that his REMOVAL to more Commodious Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will still bo adhered to: viz.. keeping a good article, buyins in tho cheapest market, and sfclling at the smallest pro!lt possible. • His New Bhov shall always ha known as Tub Cheapest in Auckland. H.A. will bo haapy to see all his oil Customers, and as many new ones as may honour him with their patronage. i A SPLENDID STOCK j DEANERY AND CLOTHING! "VVUI always fca founds and fcfaa j 'PRICES THE LOWEST IN ! AUCKLAND I \ 4 X & I $ Bi j a



mHEATRE ROYAL. Lessee R. J. De Lias. Last Thkee N iguts 1 Last Three Nights ! OF THE «jj GREAT CHICAGO MINSTRELS! |j° TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGIIT ! TO-NIGHT ! ENTIRELY NEW PROGRAMME. LKS MISERABLES! SCHOOL I HAPPY OLD UNCLE BEN (as sung by Mr. Wallace for over 300 nights). AMERICAN PRIZE JIG! HARK! THE DRUM! AFRICAN DIAMONDS. Doors open at 7.30; Eccentricities at 8 o'clock. Prices of Admission—ls., 2s. 6d., and Is. Reserred Seats at Upton's. To-moeeov: Grand Fashionable Night ! COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MR. CHAS. WALLACE. pUBLIC HALL, OTAHUHU. VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT on TUESDAY, 24th instant, in aid of the funds of the Holy Trinity Church. Doors open at 7.00 p.m. <"-oncert to commence at 8 o'clock. Dancing at 10 p.m. Tickets, 2s. (id. each. A UCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. Mr. Beck's CUP, in the First Match, is open to all Volunteers of tho Auckland District. Dr. Campbell's Prize, to members of Auckland City Companies only. Entrance for each, 2s. 6d., to be paid to tho Treasurer, Mr. H. G. Payne, before 5 p.m. on Friday, 20th. and 10 p.m. on Saturday, 21st instant, respectively. EDW. COOPER, Hon. Sec. A.R. A. HOME FOR NEGLECTED AND DESTITUTE CHILDREN, Howe-street. The Annual Meeting of the Friends of the the abovenamed Institution will be held on THURSDAY, the 2Gth April, 1877, at the Young Men's Christian Association Building, Welles lcy-street. The Chair will be taken at half-past 7 o'clock p.m. by His Honor Mr. Justice Gillies. WM. C. KENSINGTON, lion. Secretary. <TIROWN PRINCESS NO. 1 GOLD \J MININO COMPANY. Shareholders in the late Crown Princess Gold Mining Company (Limited) are reminded that the time for receiving applications for shares in the Crown Princess No. 1 Gold Mining Company expires TO-MORROW, the 20th instant, after which date no applications will be received. H. W. HEATH, Secretary. Auckland, 10th April, 1877. R. BRABAZON'S Night School, in City West, Union-street, is attended by Girls as well as by Boys. Elementary Class, Is per week. ORPHAN HOME, PAENELL The --Annual Meeting of Subscribers and Friends of the Institution will bo held on MON DAY, the 23rd instant, at half-past 7, at the Home, St. Stephen's, PanielJ. Venerable Archdeacon Maunsell will preside. Musical Selections by Choir, conducted by J. A, Beale, Esq. o at. • The Auckland Degree Temple will not meet to-morrow evening (Friday), in consequence of the moctins convened by Rev. 11. S. Hassard, to bo held in the Young; Men's Rooms, to consider the advisability o£ instituting a "Workmen's Public House." S. WORMS, D. Secretary. \ ■■-•^^"- ■■- srr^ii.., -■■ ~.■■■■ BARGAINS | —IN— FINS MZSiLXNS&T. j )o( COSTUMES, MANTLES & JACKETS, DRESS GOODS, MANCHESTER GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, LINEN SETS, &c, BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &6. During the next three weeks we shall ofter the above goods at (jTREATLY JIVEDUCED X RICES! DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING ON THE TREMIBES. .w li . A. LINABURY & CO.", 204 and 206, QUEEN-STREET. ~ TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARTHUR^ MART. 4 CASES Canterbury Bacon and Hams (cloth), 20 kegs good Butter, 40 Wairoa Cheese, Provincial Bacon. Fowl Wheat, Bran, Oats, Potatoes, Carrots, Pumpkins, Onions, Pears, Apples, Tea, in half-chests and boxes, Sngar, Pickles, Mustard, Paper, Flour, Soap, American Buckets, etc., etc. 50 cases Apples. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. AT ONE OCLOCK, 1 Drawing-room Suite (green), 2 Side-boards, Wardrobe. 2 Double Iron Bedsteads, Wood Bedsteads, Chest Drawers, Cheffonniers, Wash- Htands and -Ware, Dressing Tables, Loo Tables, Chairs, wood and stuffed, 2 Harmoniums, Looking Glasses, Concertinas, Fancy Goods, etc. TO-MORROW. AT THE CORNER MART. At Eleven O'clock. €%f\f\ BAGS> PRIME MAIZE /^ vJ' \_/ 100 bags Oats, 40 Cheese 100 cags N.Z. Flour, Rioe, Susrar Tea, Potatoes, Bran, Sardines, Salt Candles, Kerosene, Soap, Matches Tobacco, Soda, Butter 60 Hats, etc. B. TONKS. R. C. CARR TO-MORROW. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN, BRAN,! BRAN! BRAN I Ex Sea Gull. B, TONKS & CO. %%JIEL sell To-morrow, at ekveft T i otlockj About 80 bags BRAN, aIU r».oro or less damaged. " TO-MOIIROW; M. JONES & CO. WILL soil by auction, at tho Central = loci- Rooms, To-morroY? (Friary), &? U PRODUCE, POULTRY, GROCERIES, AT 12 NOQK, Household Furniture, Clothing Boots and SSioe^ Cracky, GlassWaUei



TO-MORROW. EX 'HERO,' FROM SYDNEY; AND 1 ELIZABETH CURLE,' FROM LYTTELTON. L. W. EAT O N WILL sell by auction, at his mart, to* morrew v(Friday) at 11 o'clock, 120 bags Melbourne Potatoes, a good sample 100 bags Kidney Potatoes, from Lyttelton. Also, Apples, Pears Quinces, Oranges Lemons, and Peanuts. B. TONKS. R. C. CARR TO-MORROW. CEMENT; CEMENTI B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, 300 casks CEMENT. On account of whom it may concern. At Market-house Shed. TO-MORROW. At 12 o'Clock Noon. QUEEN- STR EE T WHARF. nnHE Subscriber has received iustruo JS_ tions to sell by public auction, The LARGE COAL BIN T erected on the first T, below the N.S. Ferry Co. T. Terms Cash. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, D. B. FOWLING-PIECE, OFFICE TABLE, &c, &c, &c. THE subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, To-morrow (Friday), the 20th instant, at 11 o'clock, A General Assortment of Household Furniture, comprising Drawing-room Suite (in green rep), Office Table (drawers), Bedsteads, Bedding, Tables, Chairs, Crockery, Mangle, &c., D.B. Fowling-piece (Golgan, Limerick) in mahogany case. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, At 12 o'Clock. 50 CASES WIRE NAILS. nnHE' subscribers^ have received instruc -S_ tions to sell by public auction, at their mart, Fort-street, To-morrow, at 12 o'clock, ex Oxford, 50 cases ROSEHEAD WIRE NAILS, in 7lb. packets, including U,-I£, lj, 2, 21, 2£ and |5 in. ■ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. THE HAYMARKET. "El OR SALE, ou Friday next, 20th inst., 1 Heavy Draught Filly by "Northern Ilero" 2 Light Harness Fillies. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. T HE II A V M A R X E T. FOR. SALE, on Friday next, 20th instant. 1 first-class Hack, by " Dainty " 6 Light Harness Horses, from Waikato. All are young, and trials will be given. ALFRED BUCKLAND. . TUESDAY, APRIL 24. THE WAIUKU CATTLE SALE. . ALTEKATXPJSf: OF BAY OF SALE. THE WAIUKU CATTLE SALE will take place, in Mr Constable's i'ards. on Tuesday next, April 21th, at 12 o'clock. On Sale, 150 head Store Cattle. ALFRED BUCKLAND. j , WEDNESDAY, MAY 23. THE REMUERA YARDS. rjIHE PURE-BRED SHORT-HORN BULL, "WHIPPED IN," EX ELECTRA, FROM ENGLAND, Will be sold, at the Remuera Yards, on Wed. nesdav, May 23, at 12 o'olobk. PEDIGREE as-follows ; " WHIPPER^IN," roan, calved 4th May m?i by Lord of the Valley (31733) y> im > Dam (Rosa Lee), by Sir Peter (25162) p^(ffVne •£ y ? akJ*£ f Manchester () 7 732) R6^^^^'^7 Lord Roseberry (16448) Gggd (Ariadne), by Lord [1J fhoresby (148561 Ggggd (Apricot), by Dandy Dinmont Viim Gggggd (UlyK by Dandy Dinmont (9010 ' Ggggggd, by George 111 (7038) { "' Gggggggd, by Zenith (5702) Ggggggggd, lay Wiseton (3548) Gggggggggd, by Mercury|p3ai) <31733>> by m wd ot Ggggd, by The Prince (7615) P -<8325) Ggtfggd, by Colling (902) Ggggggd, by Son of Alexander nrm\ [l] Lord Thoresby msaa ■»«« >~, -r, , (H3S2), of samsfamiv aa ?»" Gloucester Jurat I'i-izeof itoy&l Asrriouitiu'aJ Society , of England's Show 4 ChelmaTord, ano* , - tnany other pri"e&. and ftovesg^yaa beaten ; and w.-ta sold ni a l>iK«*iSlee an'l scot to MciVmuiv.e, shipped by ua, per Copenhagen iuisr>T. An numbers refer to " goeto"s i Jerd Kopki" "We Hereby i??.rU?j'tt>attho sbi>vp partievla,f{| are correct, ami that we shippeii ''Watoßftfi in.'1 pe^ Bloctra, in treed oonaitioih iothbeceinberiHTG.



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