Our Goldfields.

(FK mOurownCoiTespondeiit.)

POROWANDEL, this day. ,[i^ G-' TED GROUND. good stone was taken

out m i ng yesterday caused the flood in the creeks that ~ &>;::<?? torjest i"'" , V pT, rs Logs were got clown feCSnooms § Wiiangapoua, 10 a X Kennedy, and. Mercury Buy. CadmS' 1-; f disputed cases of ground -^"ibetreX Warden oa Friday •ire C"?" 1' »

"^PROPOSED NEW COUNTY. t 1« of petition to the Governor for Bay, "NVhangapoua, and Slfeuo a county, thus separating Coro f w have beer, just received. glf'lSarck tribute has SSI «. gold S m 15 to is stone.

, linirimr renort hrVs been received from !w*Mfeiei New Golden Pah Gold Mining 'Jl'Sny (Limited) :- COIDP :; nv return I have caused a shed to be "f/S"'"shaft, and have had the water erf*. 0 ." aa ,| sinking commenced, and am taitei XS myou that'a new leader in much Sla(il Dmitry was cut at the bottom of the ,«todav, but although the quartz is look sbai:iiiflnl showing niin'-ral in jrood quantities, in' no'vot .=eeu gold in it; bnf, of course, Ih*.\iw» i^i/ler is well opened up we shall know ■SSfSKlno. I may state that I look """Xaefew veins and stringers already cut lli>Ml*lv:liepreiud.-, to more important finds, *3",™ looking over ihe old Golden Pah m:in. I 113 UH?.nk with" the number o" lodes and leaders ft StSw2rtlw ground. Xor have 1 the • i,t*.t lif'sitation in stating that when the s, ffkoicncd nut some few feet, the lodes re ?d to Till he intersected; and it must be KLfn and that they paid handsomely. I am Snliiinic opeijini' out during the forth %n"'wMkVbur circumstances will guide me. jlme-! JicGrtu-'.JOK, Superintendent Golden Pah'y.M. 'Jo."

TELEGRAPHIC.

FEOM DUli OWN CORRIvSPONDEXT.]

GRAHAMSTGWN, this day. 233ozslave be>n retorted for 3 weeks ■om a crushing of 1,000 tons. &

TAURANGA, this day.

TAUIUNGA AND TAUPO ROAD. The maintenance of the Tauranga and Taupo road which was suspended by tlie Pulih'y Works Department, when tlie Native Constabulary left tlio district, lias ten takci in hand by the Government, a

party of"niie natives employed principally throli"li tie Oropi bush under European overseers, and though the yearly sum allowed itis believed is not very large, yet it will go far towards keeping the road in repair. ? Mr SycUey C'flpp has been re-appointed by the Pi:Mic WorKs Department to supcr intsnd ths niiiuished works in the Opotiki district.

WELLINGTON, this day.

TIE WHARF TENDERS. The Ciy Council yesterday afternoon, after an louv's discussion, separated with out decking tlie vexed . question of tiie wharf toilers. Councillor Clelland moved to rescind the resolution : That the lowest aggregate tender bs accepted unless a saving ofat least £1,000 could be effected by sweeping tlie lowest separate tenders for tlie tpo contracts. Councillor Green field objected : and, as the resolution can-

not be recinded without notice unless the Council i: unanimous, Councillor Clellaud had to grw notice for next meeting, which is fixedforTuesday next. It is understood that tlie Cuncil is exactly to bo divided in ■ opinion, ii-which case the Mayor will have a casting pte. "CSHEA'3 CREDITORS. Some otO'Shea's creditors will oppose strongly tb ratification of tiie arrangement come to o. Saturday, and will endeavour strenuous! to forea the estate into the Bankrupt!/ Court, in order to compel a searching investigation into the whole matter, an1 test the validity of tihe trans fers of gods and, bond warrants as being undue pnieren&G. The Wiilier is calm, with rain. Warn ings are isued for a gale between North ward andWcs t ward.

Arrivet: Piircbe, from the South ; Wanaka,from East Coast; Easby, from Sydney. Sailed : Easby, and Wanaka," for the South; MuTay, for West Coast; PJicobc, for Sydne. STEAM LAUNCH FOR KATPAKA. The Go^rmnent steam launch goes by the HiuerDa to Kaipara to-inofiow.

LETTRS ON SPIRITUALISM.

We have sreral letters of thanks in connection with this ibiect., and others discussing tho pretensiousof Mr Walker in no very tender spirit, hut cr columns have lately been largely ocoupisd ith the discussion, and on th*» principle tat it is idle to throw water on a diowued r;. we have condensed these com raunicationinto small compass.

Mr J. \\igrht, of Hopetown-street, Newton, says: '" I[ 'viikor is innuenced or possessed ol! a dead ma's spirit, let him shew in an u:i mistak*abl<a:in;ior that such is tho ease ; and as he aecrcits this "Spiritism" with floating tables, rockig er idles, etc,, etc., and the etcs., let him dctrnstrate i t before an intelligent tliink ing public, t would do more for his cause than if he shoald Mure for the term of his natural

life. It cariot be supposed by the intelligent Auckland ].ople that because walker says that he has an iiusion of supernatural ideas. Spirit agency, &eta believe Mm, unless he furnishes clear audiiqueslionable proof, and undoubtedly that bnrtln lies upon him, and if lie fails, his preteiions stand for nothing. Indeed, the whol< of "Walker's doctrine, — denial o* the .tonement, rewards and punish ments, ad eternal punishment, is sub versive :" the teachings of the Bible, awaken? uspicion of the Gospel, and distrust of the lteeemer, and seduces his fellow men who are sps-rsUtlous and weak-minded, and ao not thin and act for themselves, and begets in -them-a sregavd of judgment and eternity." H Mr J. D. larke, of Franklin Road, writes : — I may jus state that had not Mr Allan Webb so ably ta,ki the matter up just when be did, 1 was preiriug to do .so in my humble way. And as I crry the two-edged sword, though for a diitVit purpose than either Mr Walker or Mr .Saiiel Eager, I should not have baen afraid; aneven now I ask Mr Kdger to shew ma wherein all God's book, or in fact in any othsr bookevidence that Walker has Christi anity to flour the pi act ice of spiritualism, or vi other -nrds Devilism, and he will find me, gy God's Mp, able to prove from the Holy Scriptures,'rom astrology, from necromancy, and from hithen mythology, being practically acquaintedvith three at least of these subjects, that-spiritiiism is from boneath and not from above."

CHAP RAILWAY FARES

'■ (To thaSditor of the Evening Star.) SIR, —Hoi happens it, can you toll me, that althogh we have cheap fares on the railway t< the Cattle Show, races, and auy otherjfctractions from Auckland to the country, w» country people have no such

Pnvilegesfor similar affairs down belcnv ? lliere arcmajiy persons in the various country diricts who would be very glad to avail tllinselves of the same to attead lIi« races, ,nd who would not otherwise go, autl this pivilege wonld benefit so many parties, aiusurely do good to the railway. 1 can see inuy ways by which the railway traffic thrown the year might be consider ably increjad, and I have had very con siderable eperieuce in such matters on our railways afiome. Let it at all events be tned at oi coming races, and then other things nugp follow. I'amveiysure that nuny peop; from the Waikato.' Pukekohe, -uauku, lury, &c, would ha glad to jivail theiselves "of such propositions.—■ a ours &l J. CRISPE.

DIRTY MLX.—"CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS."

c, (o tha Editor of the Stab.) j«K.--.Ho3tif our Auckland ny appear to °e;Cl3a:i iaheir persons, thuUv-^___^l tieii' SH»k. £ M q i 3; however, oao notSEßxis excep "on, and its enough to turn any ono«s stomach j?«okat-'tb dirty vendor, lat-aloae drink the f^-Cteai Huiisupplitjd. b;, r him to his much-endur ing custarni-s. fLs horse and cart are dirty, his Person stir dirtier, ani his dishes reach ttie cimux of ith. Hoping that you will kiudly l u°er^ thesf-einai-ks in order that the hidividual

f "Duke Humphrey," writing on the dock I question, under the heading, " Woe unto you, * ye blind guides," combats Dr Campbell's opiniOD. He says": "I maintain that it will be a useful dock if the sill is deepened to 16 feet water, and quite sufficient for Auckland at present. Find ing how hard it was to ki'"k against the pricks, I had refrained from writiuK on this subject for some time, but cannot pass the thorough con demnation of the dock, by the. late Chairman of the Chamber of Commerco.ln the repairs of ships there arc so many considerations, that nothing but practical experience can Miafce you ac quainted with them, and to utterly condemn the present dock without that knowledge is the height of absurdity. It is close t-» your artisans' homes, available for water or gas, and ¥oth are ■wanted sometimes, and to talk of placing it nt the North Shore is beyond reason. If you take m^n from their settled homes they will be paid for travelling. Would any member of the Chamber trarel «vcr there to survey for insurance or bottomry without being paid ? Decidedly not. Kepairs at the North Shore woxild cost thirty per cent more than o» this side. The dock is placed in a good position, well sheltered, and on a weather shore, and if they shelter the mouth from near the foot, of Hobson-street, your dredge would make twenty feet of water outside. Earnestly hoping th-j dock t.-U[ be deepened at least three-! feet.—l remain, Yours, &c.. Duke

FRANKLIN REVISING COURT.

Ihe C. Nt for revising the Electoral Roll of the district of Franklin, was hold this morning before R. C. Lairlor, Ew., Revis ing Officer.

Captain Jackson, ihe Registration .Officer. and Air bhanaghan the clerk were in atten dance. All the objections were sustained except those in which the requisite infor mation was supplied by the Registration Offacer, himself the-objector.

MRS MITCHELL'S CONCERT.

\V k would remind all lorers of music, that Mra Mitchells annual concert will take place, on inursaay. week-, when the operetta of "The Crimson Scarf will bo produced with the assistance of lli.e Choral Society, and other local Rmatoura. Mrs Mitchell has been always ready tojjive her services at all (ho best musical enter tainments m Auckland, nud has been recognised as one of our foremost- lr.cly vocalists We therefore bespeak on her behalf a full house on the occasion of her benefit.

LATEST NEWS.

CABLEGRAMS.

[PRESS AGKXCV.]

Resignation of the French Ministry.

Excitement in Paris

Loxuo.v, May 19.

The resignation of the French Ministry was owing to a complaint by President MacMahcm that Jules Simon.left undefended the Conser vative Press laws which the Chamber had repealed. The remainder of tlie message from McMahon to the Chamber slaves that, as two Ministries failed to uphold tlie Conservative principles, and as lie cannot associate with Radicals, he is resolved to maintain tlie status quo until 18S0. The excitement in Paris has cooled down.

A Right Centre Ministry lias been formed under the- presidency of Duo de Broglie with Buc de Cazes, Minister of Foreign Affair--, and 1 ethaul, Minister of War.

The Wreck of the Ocsan Mail.

Amval of the P&sseairers

(VjY TJELPJGEP

paiih)

(From Our Own Correspondent)

! WELLINGTON, this day. The brigantine Omagh arrived this morning from the Chatham*, with the passengers and crew of the Ocean Mail. The second mate, Elex Caiman ; third mate, William Morrison, and Edwin Charles Tregillis, apprentice, came in charge of Mr 11. Wright, special constable, under committal for trial at the Wellington Supreme Court on a charge of perjury, committed at the official enquiry. Their evidence was after wards proved false, and admitted by Tregellis. The prisoners are in the Wellington gaol. - The report of the chief officer, G. A. Johnson, is as follows :—"Passed Pencar row on the lGth March at noon. The ship A.valauehe having passo.l at 6 a.m. Wind was N. W. light with iiiie clear weathdjpi Overhauled the Avalanche at S a.m. tlie following morning. Captain Watson went on board at 10 a.m., and remained till 4 p.m. When trying to haul the boat alongside to get it up, it was staved in, and both ships had to heave {jto till the Avalanche sent their boat with our crew and boat in tow. Next morning the wind haiiled into S.E., and continued until night of the 21st (nautical time) when, after being caught aback twice, the: wind hauled suddenly to S.W., accompanied with 'heavy rain and blowing very hard. At 11 p.m. G. A. ! Johnston (first mate's wa(ch) called all hands, and furled topgallant sails, cross- j jack, and mainsail, and hauled the jib down, j The wind was still increasing. At about 2 ! a.m. (second mate's watch) Mr Caiman called the mate and all hand's, and furled the three upper topsails, and hauled the fore sail up in the gear, the inner jib being | carried away. At about 4a. m. the third I mate called the captain and mate, saying , tiie ship was nearly ashore. Braced Vug j head yards aback, and finding the ship ' would not go astern, tried to pass between the reef on oxv lee and the shore. When forging all cad about a couple of ships' lengths, the ship became embedded in a bed of solid rocks known as part of the French reef between Matarukau and Taxipeka Point. After sounding the pumps some time the carpenter reported live feet of water in the hold. • We proceeded to get out the boats, and commenced landing passengers and stores all day, till the sea became so heavy that -boats could not get o!t'. Carrying most of tlu moveables a short distance in tlie bush, we built tents, and all hands remained there excepting the passengers and captain, who went to the house of a | Maori about two miles from the wreck.

For two or three days s icceeding we tried to get off to the ship, but could not, owing to the surf, and nearly lost one man. On the following Monday a survey was held by Messrs Ockerley and Jacobs, accompanied by Captain Watson, G. A. Johnson, the mate, captain, second mate, and four hands. The vessel and cargo were sold to W. It. Ritchie, a rnn liolder, for £945. A N.W. wind carried away the main and mizen masts close to the deck, the poop, bulwarks, and every ting on deck, except the hotise and fore-

castle. An enquiry was held at Matarakau, before Mr Leighton, KM. and Collector of jCn.stoms, Messrs Chudleigh and Jamieson, J. P's., and Captain Morgan, of the schooner Agues, ending in the captain's certificate being .suspended for nine months, and the mate and second mate each receiving six months, for not heaving the log. The ship's position at n; o i preceding the "svreclr, on our chart (one of Imray's) was about 25 mil ss "w e^t of the IsTaud, and heading till about 10.30 E, -1 N., to E.N.7V; when we should have been to the northward and eastward of it, but on comparing our chart with the surveys of the transit of Venus expedition of the man-of-war Sap phire, the position was 14 miles west, and oae mile south of the true position. The passengers were :Mr Gotten, Miss Harrisou, and Mr Nathan. She left Chatham Islands on Friday, the 17th Hay, by the schooner Omaha, Captain Barr. [PEE PRESS AGENCY]. A private letter from the Chathanis says

hundred bales of wool were [recovered, and about a hundred casks of till low came ashoie 0 c night. The letter says it was fortuna c the night wa.-s smooth, or all hands would have been drowned. The tidal wave was felt there on th 3 11th, but nothing like so severe as on the former occasion (1868). It was stated this morning by a repre sentative of the New Zealand" Shipping Company, in the presence of Capt. Watson, and _ uncontradicted, that the greatest possible indiscretion has been shewn as to the disposal of the wreck and cargo. That no publicity whatever was given of the day of the sale ; that the wreck with boats and gear were sold live days after the vessel went ashore for £100, and on the following clays the cargo, valued at one hundred thouxafld pounds, was sold for £945. !Sr A protest _ signed by all the principal resi dents at Waiting! has been sent to the Insu rance offices interested, urging that the sale was entirely illegal, and that it should be held again. It is considered probable that other ques t'ons may arise to test the legality of the sale. Even the. ,^945 has not yet been paid over. Besides the 400 bales of wool saved, the whole coast for miles is strewn with wool, which is being collected. The vessel broke in two about ten days a?o.

HARBOUR BOARD.

THE NEW DOCK

A special meeting of the Harbour Board whs held (his afternoon, to discuss the reso lution proposed at the last ordinary meet ing' by Mr Maseiield :• —"That the new do'jk ba deepened to the extent of three feet beyond the present proposed depth." Pre sent : Captain Daldy (chairman), Messrs Nic.ol, 1). H. 3Mc*Coi,ze J. A. Tole, Boylau, Isaacs, A. Heather, L. W. Eaton. Messrs Jones and Ware, and Mr W. Errington Avere present. Their were no minutes to road, and Mr Masefield at ouca proposed that the resolu tion which was to \ln effect ''that tlie engineer and contractors for the New Dock be requested to attend a special meeting on the 22nd May for the purpose S^oufci ring with the Hoard as to the desJßß*(yot deepening the dock au extra 3 ft." |Buh; iield spoke strongly in favour of thcpWposed alteaation. He bad himself measured the present depth, and he found that there was an average of 13 feet at higlir water. In lowest measurement lie had obtained was S feet 3 inches, and the highest between 15 feet and lo' feet. No one would dispute that the extra depth was very desirable, the difficulty was the ways and means. He thought fit re would be little difficulty in getting permission to raise the small extra required. It might be necessary to increase the charges of the port to meet the interest oa the exp.:ndituie (if an extra £6000, but that lie thought should be done rather than leave the dock . « it was. The specifications would admit such alterations as were necessary.

Mr Isaacs seconded tlie resolution, which he cordially supported. Mr Errington said tiie lowest depth ho had obtained was lift. Gin. The average depth for twelve weeks was 13ft. Oiin. The cost of the alteration lie estimated at £5,521 for deeping the dock, and £2,115 for tiie channel.

Mr Meyers opposed the alteration. After considerable discussion, (he motion wa.s put with the following result :—

For : Messrs. 'Pole, Oosgrave, Isaacs, May, Heather, and Mascfield. Against : Messrs. McKcnzie, Niccol, Hoykui, Meyorrt, Daldy, Eaton. The Chairman gave his casting vote against the motion, which was therefore lo.t.

This concluded the business.

GRAILAMSTOWN, this day.

SHORTLAND SAW .MILL COMPANY. Merring's Caledonian tribute lias 4-1- o/.a «) dwts. The Shortland Saw Mill have upwards of 2000 logs at the booms, half of which came down early yesterday. They will keep the mill going continuously. tup; new main'driyes. Messrs Kane, Black, Walker, and Rich ards, moot the County authorities this afternoon, to confer with them, and suggest the most suitable direction to carryfj the main drives from tlie 640 feet level of the United Pumping Association's Shaft. THAMES STOCKS. The Caledonian is about to open out in the winze. Shares are (inner in conse quence, all Thames stocks are firmer since the £10,000 was arranged for to prospect the deep level. PUBLIC WORKS. The Kawaeranga Totara road was com menced to-day, and tenders for tlie bridge will be advertised in a day or two. SHAKEMAIIKET. SALES :—Moanatairi, £13, £3 2 15s to £13 10s; Kuranui Hill, 32s 6d ; Cure, 11s to 12r ; Alburnia, 6"5s to GG'ss; Queen of Mag, double, 235. HOKIANGA, this day. SHI PPING, - INQ (JEST. The Mera got in at the Heads yesterday. The Speedwell got up the river to tlie loading ground. At the inquest on the boy that was drowned Jon the 12th, Wiliiam Uow, 14 years of age, formerly of Duncdin, a verdict of "Accidentally drowned" was/ returned.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

REDUCTION OF MUNICIPAL SUBSIDIES. The City Council has resolved to invite the Municipalities throughout the colony to co-operate in holding a meeting in Welling ton, to discuss the reductions made by the Government in the subsidies to Municipali ties.

[PRESS AGENCY*.]

LYTTELTON, this day

SHIPPING. Sailed : Sherman, for Kaipara ; Ann Gambles and Ephemy, for Auckland. Arrived : Marion and Sarah and Mary, from Thames.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION'S REPORT.

Bank of N.Z.—Buyers. £20 12s Cd ; sellers, £20 15s. National Bank—Sellers, 71s. Colonial Bank—Buyers, Us ; sellers, i2s Gd. South British Insurance —Buyers, 81s. National do—Buyers, 30s Gd, Standard do—Buyers, 15s Ud. Naw Z'-aland do—loss. Union Sash and Door Co. (old)— Buyers, £9 10i; do (new)— Sellers, £i 153.

Moanatairi—£l2 10-, £13 ss; buyers, £12 15s ; sellers £13. Caledonian (double)—£-5, £5 2s 6d ; Sellers, £5 2s Cd. Gxn-e—los, 11s 6d ; sellers, 12t-. Waited ami—Sellers, 19s. Alburnia- G2p, 65s ; buyers, Gss ; sellers, 67s Gd. Tookey—Sellers, 15s. Queen of May (now)—llf, Us 3d. Union Bank—Buyers. 225. Tokatea— Bs ; buyers, 7s 6d ; sellers, Ss. Perseverance—Sellers, 2s Gd. Queen of Ueaety— 20s lid, '^7s ; sellers, 27s 6d: Kuranui Hill—32s Gd, 335: buyers 33a Ud: sellers, 31s. Piako — lo 3d, 113; buyers, lls ; sellers, Us 6i. Thames—Buyers, 50s; sellers, 57s 6d. New Morning Star—Sellers, 7s 6d. JOSKPI-I NEVVMAM, Chairman.

THE SHOOTING SEASON.

LiCXJD we.-c the g. v ablings wli'ch greeted yes terday's inauspicious opening of tbo pheasant season. Notwithstanding the persistent down pour a few hardy sportsmen ventured out in ouest of the brilliant quarry, but their ardour was effectually damped by the time they re tuviied. We have heard 01 none who got more than two or three brace. The birds would not r'sc the doss would not work, suna missed fire, and other drawbacks occurred to mar the sport. To-day has been liner, and we shall probably hear of some good bags being g< t.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs Cochrano and Son held a sale of rifles and fowling-pieces in their mart to-tiay. The sale was largely attended, and tlie guns averaged f ; oin 25s to £8 10s each.

Messrs M. Jvn»s&nd Co. held a produce sale to-d'iy, with favourable results.

THE ETENIN^TAK^TjESDAY^fBHRS^BWP



A transfer of 5 shares in the Caledonian G.TsI.C.



A meeting of the Onchunga School Com mittee was held last evening, to consider tende: s for the new school building. Eight tenderswere handed ir, four from Auckland, and an equal number from Onehunga. The lowest was, we learn, that of Mr Mathiesop. of Onehunga, £880, and the highest* 1 SO. No decis'on has jet been come fo. The bunding is to be erected be hind the Mechanic^' Institute, and ■will accommodate 400 children. In order not to interfere -with the attend ance at the races on Queen's Birthday, Mr Alfred Buckland lias postponed his usual sale of horse stock, &c., from Friday until Saturday, and the example has also been followed by Messrs Hunter and Co. Several other auctioneers are likely to adopt the same course. The s.s. Rolorua leaves for Xapier and the South this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Passengers : Cabin—Mr Hale, Mrs Mainwairing, Mrs Meal, Mrs Ilorton and three sons, and original from Sydney.



WANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply at this office. T7|7"ANTED, Mun Cook, Farm Boy, V T Housekeeper, Sharp Boy (to'vvn), and e\-ce!lent places open (town and country), for Finialo Servants. — ilaanaford's Registry, Queen-st'ect. WANTED, fust-class Barmaid ; wages no object.—Apply at this oflice. WANTED, an active young Man with some experience in General Slorekeep in^, as Assistant Bookkeeper and Correspondent Apply by letter, with references, to H.A., Stak Oiiic.?. WANTED, several experienced General Servants for Norlh Shore and country. E. Henry's HcKistry, Shortland-strcet. WANTED Kn iwn, Gents' handsome strong Imitation Morocco Travelling Baar, or Satchels, only la. each ; a great bargain. —W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-strect, corner of Albert-street.. WANTED, «n experienced Female Servant; good wages given.—Bine Pott Dining Room?, next Metropolitan Hotel, Lower Qiieen-fctreet. WANTED, a good General Servan'J wasldrißgii en out.—Mrs. Samuelßrowii, Shortland Crescent. ANTED, a Girl, about 16, to do general housework. No children.— Mi-s. Scarrer, Oyster Saloon, opposite Cottage of Content Hoto), vJotoria-sti'eet, at once.



WANTED, immediately,an experienced Clay Tobacco Pipe-maker.—Apply Mr. J. B. Buer, all, Quetn-stroet. WAN TED, a Housemaid. —Apply Mrs. Alfred Buckland, Newmarket. WAN TED KNOWN, that Builders and other Timber Buyers can be sup plied at low ra**s, at the Wuikawau Yards. Cußtom-house-street. Special advantages until the end of this month. Posts, House JSlucke, Shinyles, &c—E. Carr. WANTED, Cook and Waiter for Hotel at Gisbo n^>; steady singie nn-n, with pood references.—A pply Brown, Campbell and Co. _ WANT ED, Buyers for Game and Poultry.—lTulmo, Butcher, Queen-st. WANTED, ag.»od General Servant.— Apply J. Smith, Draper. WANTED to B<iy, a four-roomed House within 20 minutes walk of Poet-oflice. I Stete lowest pricf. for cash to W.1.'., this oilice. WANTED, immediately, 1-e.speotablc Boys to fiell IVlulHiis and Crumpets in Auckland and suburbs.—Apply eariy to C. Burton, Queen-street »nd Parnell. XITANTED, a strongLsul, as Apprentice ! VY to the Blacksmithmg.-Apply to John j Munroc, Durham-stvcet. W "ANTED, a Youth for the shop, good wages, one who has been used to it pre fered: also, a Boy to !.'o hawking1, "nud make himself useful in th« shop.—AY. ii. Dampier, i Wyndhani-street. i D KNOWN, OVERCOATS IYV OVERCOATS. Why buy Slops, when you oan get a g^id Overcoat made to measure f,uarai t e1 to t md v-o'rwell, from 30s. and upwards.—Only to be t/ad for Cash at J. j WILL!AW,. yictoria-Btrcct. i Known, the cheapest house Iv V in town for Ovens, every discription is !at Herbert 11. Smith's, Durham-street West. There are over 2(i00 of his Improved Patent Portable Ovens now in use. No house .should bo without o:ie. j XXTANTED, Chairs to Cane from 2s. ! n each: Furniture Repaired, Upholstered and French Polished at the Cheap Furniture , Mart, Victoria-street East. i TTSTANTED, a respectable, clean, and ITv civil Boy to carry out orders &c. A good place for a good boy.—Apply at; once Lo X. Wood, Butcher, Ponsonby. \ .v7^ANTED, a respectabxe female Ser- V vant.—Apply at the [Glasgow Bakery. Wellington-street. WANTED. —Dear Lunk, pray write to 3 Tour Mother immediately. WANT IvD, a good General Servant, accustomed to children.—Mr. Bycroft, Onehnnga. " T/IT"'^*'TED, .for au Hotel iv the country, Ty a respectable Woman as Cook, and to assist in the house work; to a suitable person good wages will be given: references required. Apply personally to Mrs. Itose, Ponsonby Club Hot"], Ponsonby. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Star Office. AN'JiED, everybody to know that I am still selling fore-qrs. mutton at 2d.; hind-qrs. S rl.. boiling beef from 2d.. roasting beef id. to sd. Pork and veal equally cheap for cash, Saturday nights everything cleared out of shop at any price.—JU. BItEARLY. Butcher, Wake fleld-streat.



WC. DENNES, Queen-street, Hand » Lodk-stitch Sewing Machines, from £3 3s ; Treadle Sewing Machines, from £5 10s. WANTED the Public to Know, L. H. GRTCEN is leaving his Nursery in Sea field View, and will sell off all his stock of 1 Shelter, Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs, at half price. The following prices will show: — Plnus i Tnsignus, 9s ■& doz. ; Ouprcssus IVlacrocarpa, 1?3 '• $ doz.; Camellias. Azaleas, and Rhododendrons, ils Cd each (200,000); two-year-old Thorn Quicks, extra strong1, 12s per 10J0; and all other Nursery Stock equally cheap. —L. 11. Grek.v, t-'oafield View Nursery, oft'the Grafton Road. ANTED KNOWN, that Mrs. McGRATK has removed from Aber crombie-street to the bottom of Wakefield-street, near its junction with Queen street, right, hand side. Orders taken for Ladies' Boots. Men's Bluchers, Lace-ups, and Watertigtits. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. WANTED, a Working Partner to learn or work in a Market Garden ; !=mall capital; 50,010 Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brocoli, &c., almost fit for the market, all fresh and growing. Come rind see them grow.—Wm Plum.eridgc, Onehunga. ■\T7"ANTED, those who love themselves T t or their friends, to buy their likenesses for the low price of 6d each ; Cabinet ditto, Is. All have been taken at McGarrigle's Photo graphic Gallery, Queen-street Come and see my Fresh Grand Show, and tell your friends to do likewise.— TV. H. Dampier, General Dealer, Wyndham-strcet. corner of Albert-street. WANTED, people who have common sense to write down what they wish to remember of the following bargains:—Berlin Wool, Id and 5d per dozen ; Ribbon Velvet, 18 yards for Is ; lot ef wide Ribbon, Id per yard; Ladies' White Stockings, Gd ; Men's Unb'.eache.d Socks, 6d; Ladies' Superior Cork Soles, Cd; Men's do., 7d; Ladies' Prunella Boots, hand sewn, the celebrated S.W. brand, Gs 6d ; Ladies' Kid Boots, with tassels and white French soles, SsGd; Silk Laces, 3d per dozen; Leather do., 3d ; Sfay Busks, Id ; Pomade, in pretty glass pots, 2i ; Ladies' Frills, 3d: a few Hooks left; Condensed Milk, preserved with brown sugar, 3d per tin ; Skipping Ropes, 2d ; Ladies' small Hair Nets, 6d each ; Progressive Copy Books, assorted numbers, Is 9d per doznn, or 2d each; lai-ge sheets of Stout Cardboard, sd; Boys' Waterproof Coats, 8s ; Men's Trousers'. 9^; Infants' Fur Boots, 2s 6d ; a few Barcelona Nuts left, Bdsft.; Good Black Tea, 2s; Mixed ditto, 2s 6cl; First-class Wairoa Cheese, Gd $ ib.—W. H. Dampier, corner of Albert and Wyndham streets. WANTED Known, very large bars Soap, tid; Superior Note Paper, id per quire ; Envelopes, 25 for 3d; Men's Shoes, 5s (id : Men's Bluchers, 3s, 4s, 7s, and 8s; Children's Boots cheat); a lot of Thames Views, Gd each: Boys' Straw Hats, bound with different coloiired velvets, 6d and 9d each ; MutrCollaret and Boa combined. Is 6d each; Men's 14 and 1-U Linen Collars, 4d ; Linen-faced ditto, Gd 39 doz.;" Large Meat Dishes, Is Gd ; Salad Oil, 4kl $1 bottle; Glass Baskets and Candlesticks, 9d each ; Large Vases, Is; Picture Frames, 2s each; Blacking, 6 skins a penny: Ladies' Sewn Leather Slippers, 3s Gd; Large China Dolls. 3d and Gd; Tooth Combs, Id each; Cuffs and Collars, Is 3d the set. —W. H. Dampier, General Dealer Wyndham street. corner of Albert-street. mENDERS FOR CRAB, WINCH, 1 SCREW JACKS, PORTABLE FORGE, VICE. LAMPS, BARROW, DRILLS, DIES, AND TAPS, &c, &C, &C. Town Clerk's Office, May 22,1877"4s The City Council will receive tenders until 2.30 cf WEDNESDAY", the 30th instant, for various requisites for Waterworks Pumping Station, in accordance with particulars and _l£rms_tQ-Jbe seen at this office. The Council do



Tl/T E SSEKGER WAN.TE.D. The above Situation'is filled ud. Those appli cants who sent testimonials can procure the same by applying at Star office. DUBLISHED, THIS DAY, By HERR SCHOTT, FANTASIA FOR THE P I A X O, " LOUIS XIII." To be had of all Music-sellers, and at Herr Schotfs Academy of Music, 30, Shortland strect. I! A TTENTIONJ -AUCKLAND H-c\. NAVAL BRIGADE. yj — 21 The above Brigade will muster at the Drill Shed on THURSDAY Morning next, at 9.30, for ammunition; blue uniform. On the return from Epsom they will march from Railway Station to the "Wharf Dininsr Rooms for dinner. E. LX ROY', Captain A.N.B A~NCIENT OHDEtt OF FORESTERS. COURT PKIDK OF OXKHUNGA, No. 5.G21, A.D. : .~ The Members of tlie above Court are requested to meet tit /4^^&l^j">wiM^ le Court-room, Royal Itoiol JSfe^i;/ii^>*#^-^ Onehunga.. in Regalia, at 7 p.m. MeJ^Ein&rra^ sharp on WEDNESDAY, the KWSfi'^Wl 23rd May, to join in a Proces- W^flSreS S sion, headed by a Brass Band, Jl^aJ^^J. to Che Masonic Hall. '3*£®s£- v"'<!<SßsE?>* Members of other Courts are respectfully invited to attend. By order of the C.R. R. A. ENGLAND, Secretary. TmoilESTEllS' BALL, ONEHUNUA. The SE-OOXD ANNTVKR -tf^'-^feM^ SAIIY BALL of COURT 2&&^JM2g% WU'>& OF ONEHUNGA. No. f % gfe 5.261, A. 0.F., A.1)., will beheld ~WK: m tne uew M asoxicHALt,, One- If^s^jodo3ti hnnpa. on \V E D N X SD A V VpMi^llsiliy' I'ancitig1 to commence at 8 The Hibernian Brass Band, under the leader ship of Mr. J. P. LonderK'-in, trill ba in attend ai.OJ. Double Tickets, 7s. od.; Single, 55.: to be had of the following members of Committee :—Bros. W. Kelsall. M. Kelsall, W. Tapp, M. 71. Keesing-, C l. T. Codlin, W. Morris, and J. I'iouinan, of Ouehunga; also of Bro. T. Holland, Queon street, Auckland. By order of Committee. GEO. T. CODLIX, Hon. Sco.



MR. B. SCKWAR /BA C H (Fkom the Uxivkhsitv Eve-Juntos OF BKKU.V), SPECIALIST FOR DISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, TIILIOAT, AND CHEST, can be Consulted from May 18th to June loth, at the '-DBVONSimn: I-lOL'SK," iate Captain Casey's, Hobson-st., Auckland. i£i, Hours, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. HpO the Registrar of Births, Marriages, JL and Deaths, in the Ciiy of Auckland, .Pro vince of Auckland, New Zealand. I. BRUNO nSIfEIIiI - RCHWAIIZBACEr, Medical Practitioner from the Royal Frodric William UliivcTjsity of Berlin. Germany, now residiugat liobson-sttti«t, Auckland, do hereby give not ice that 1 intend to cpply to you, on tho Ist July, to have my na.ino "placed on the Register of Medical Piactitionei s in the Colony of Now Zealand; and J hereby deposit my Diplomas in your ofii.ee for public inspection, iv twins of ■" The Medical Practitioners Act, 1369." BRUNO BEHKIM-BCIIWAEZBACII. Hobson-slrcet, Auckland, May 20, 1577. QHOOT-IK G SEAS ON, 1577 E. POUTER &' Co., Licensed Dkalers undeu "The Amis Act,' Beg to call 'he attention of Sportsmen to tiiuir Stock of— DOUBLE find SIXGLE-BARREL MUZZLE LOADING GUNS Doable nnd Single Breech-loading Guns Cur'is &. Harvey's, and Halt's Soort.ing Powders ' Eloy's Ocntral-nVo Percussion Cape Eley'o Pin and Oontral-iire Cartridge <"'ases Kley's Chemically prepared Uun wads Walker, Parker t& Co.-a Patent Shot, in 10!!.. and 281b. bates PATENT CHILLED SHOT. Machine for Filling and Re-capping Cartridges Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches And every requisite for the Sportsman. ( l UEEN AND lIIGH-STREETS, AUCKLAND, N.Z. "p»T 0 TICK OF 11 E. MOVA L. H. A TKms BEGS TO AXXOUXCE THAT HE iST II A S REMOVED!!^ TO TH Premises Next Door Beeow his Old Shop. IT. ATKINS Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very liberal patronage from his first commencing business up to ihe present time, and to assure them that although his trade has increased to that extenr, that his REMOVAL, to more Commodious Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will SEtil be adhered to: viz., keeping a good article, buying in the cheapest market, and selling at the smallest profit possible. His New Shop shall always be known as Tun Cheapest in Auckland. H.A. will be happy to see all his old Customers, and as many new ones as may honour him with their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will always bo found, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND ! H. A T X T N S.



XT' OR SALE, JL? AT THE STAFFORDSHIRE IRON WORKS, HOBSON-STRKET, near the Gasworks :— Large Consignments of Hardware at English prices. Ship's Chains, « 23/6, £ 22/6, 9-16 and | 20/, 11-1(1 and 119/, J and 1 IS?, 1J and 1J 17/, U and 2 10/ per owf., with test certificate with each chain" Boiler Rivets, ■}, f, -}, f, 5-16. J, from 22/ V cwt. Horse Nails, from ,9 to '11 i' 11>. E^vbank's Nails, from I'll to /3i I-' lb. Ewbank's Spikes, 7 and. 8, I2\ v Ih. Galvanized Spikes, S to G, from /3 ? Ib. Galvanized Roofing Nails, 2 and 2-1, /•!:' ('■? Ib. Galvanized Chains, j| and 5-16, /Si Ib. Copper Boat Nails, 1-fi $ Hj. Composition Spikes, ,tO %3 Ib. Carpenter's Rim Locks, Files, Screws Boiler Mountings Steam Engine Boilers Ship's Pumps and Windlasses Brass Castings, from 1/3 •(•■ Ib. Iron Castings, from 11/ ¥' cwt. C. HAWKESWOOD. TW'EWS FOE THE PEOPLE! FURTHER REDI-JCTION IN THE PRICE OF BREAD. Waiited the Public to know that I wiil sell my Superior Quality Bread at JAd. for cash, at my Shop ; sd. delivered. Al?o, Second Quality at 4d, at the Shop; i^a. delivered. Hot Rolls and Buns. Id. each, at 7 a.m. daily. Don't target.— ROLLBRSON date MeKeon), corner of Pitt and Vincent-streets. Terms strictly cash at^ the Sliop. jj- o t i c r. The BANKS will be CLOSED on THURS DAY, the 21th May, it being the Queen's' Birt hday. OUNT HOBS ON DISTRICT SCHOOL, NEWMARKET. The Committee invites Parents and all who are interested in Education to the Opening of the New School, on WEDNES DAY, 23rd May next, at 10 a.m. -pi Q qt a YTONT



J5 THE tjft NO R T HERN Tl' ADVOCATE. mO BE PUBLISHED JUNE 6th. Tug oxly Local and Genuine Advestisixg "Medium for HOBSON, RODNEY, WHANGAREI, BAY OF ISLANDS, lIOKIANGA, AND MONGONUI COUNTIES. r,w Aggregate Population, 24,000. -'©a l«"fiA —FOX SALE, Vuilding Allot cZsi1 JLVF» monts, S9 x 150 foot, "for £10. Capital chance for working men. —S. Vaile, : Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post office. FOE SALE, an Improved Farm of 100 acres of renlly good land, about half in grass; orchard fully stocked; there is good ; water power, also splendid water frontage; a comfortable House, 28 x 1G feet, with Outhouses, Labourer's Cottage, Stockyard, &c, ccc. Price. 5350. —S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Short land-s'rect, next the Post-office. pT ACRES of First-class LAND, includ ed iuu' a line Orchard, situated withing a mile and a lsa.ll' of the Post-office, and admirably adapted for a Market Garden. Will be Let oh very reasonable terms to a respectable tenant.— S. Vaile, Lund Agent, Shortland-strect, next the Post-office. • FOR SALE (cheap), Saddle Hotel, Tokatea Range, Coromandel. House doing fail" business. Owner leaving on ace unt of bad health only.—Apply to the Proprietor on premises. TjIOR SALE, a Large Shop and Dwelling JL House In Waketteld-stroefc. Terms as agreed.— S, Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-st. 4-*O'-lA —CAPITAL Five - roomed i^a*1' r«yC*\r • Verandah Cottage, with every convenience, and two allotment of land, twenty minutes walk from the Market. —S. Vaiie, Estate Agent. i? lAA CASH, Balance at 6 per cent.— cw jl %r \f £ n Jjnprored Farm of boo aci^es, to gether with Eight-roomed House, Labourer's Cottage, Sheds, Stockyard, &c. Price, £100.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street.



_jC?o>«| t° ~£l (X)0 LENT, on Building c*&* .-^\r 'Society principles or on any terms fo suit borrowers.—o. Williamson, Estate" Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. _0 e%Aj\ —FOR SALE, Five-roomed .-^ayVVjfcv/a House, .Stable. Fowl-honse, good well, &c., with freehold allotment 40 x 100. —S. Vaiie, Houpc and Estate Ascent, Shortland street, next the Post-office. "17? OR SALE, at Epsom, a fnret-class JL _ Two-story Dwelling-liouso with every con venience, and freehold allotment, well laid out and fenced.—A]i ply to J. G. Wilson, Xo. 17, Insurance Buildings. r§lo LET, a4-roomcil Cottage furnished, JL 125.; unfurnished, . cs. per week.—Apply Cheap Ifumiture Mart, Victoria-street East. fY\O LET, in Newton Road, ;i sevou- JL roomed Hou?e, with good well, out honsos, c-.tc, i'Gur doors below Stevenson's, Grocer ; rent 12s.—Apply next door. rjpiO LET, good 4-roorncd Cottage with Ji_ garden front aud back; good well, &c.~ .lames Keid, Kdcn Terrace. FTI( i XET, a 4-roonTed Cottage, iv Gundry .&. street.—Apply j. Bradley, Kdlnbargh- Street, Newton. Tip 0 LET,, at Mount Edeji, v 7-roomed .1- Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, arid about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 2is. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. mO LET, a f^ood seven-roomed Brick JL House, in Vincent-street, with all conve nience:;. Also, Shop and House, in Wyndham feireet.—Apply to 11. W. Heath., Bank Buildings. TO LET, a comfortable Five-roomed House near St. Mary's Road. Ponsonby; cut, Bs.- -Apply Mr. Farcy, Dedwood Store. fipO LET, a five-roomed House in .1L Franklin Road.—Apply to Captain Hiirrison, Franklin ltoad. FjpO LET, v Grocer's House and Shop, JL top of Hobson-street, containing Grocer's [•"ittings complete, and gas laid or.—Apply toN. Mc^ui,-:ky, top of Ilobgon-street. rO 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. Aiikcn. nnO LET, a House cm the Alton Road, JL containing 12 rooms.—Apply Win. Aitken, Land Agent. rilO LET, the Residence of Sir. George J. Arney, y.t Remuera, lately occupied by P. Comisk.v. Esq., comprising Twelve Rooms an'i Offices complete, together with Ten Acres of Land, tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. npO LET, an eleven-roomed Htfuse in JL Nelson-street.—Apply to F. A. White, Shortland-street. £^ ■—Six-roomed House iv Lower -sHty*_# \r Symotids-street for sale. £50 down • remainder on any terms. Fitted with range and every convenience.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. DRESSMAKING.— Mrs. Carl Moller"is now prepared to execute orders on the shortest notice.—Princes-street, opposite Go vernment House.



"T^TOTICE. —I hereby give notice that I _L \ will not be responsible for any Debts con tracted in my name, by any person whatsoever unless by written authority from me—Joseph Grooaman, BOARD and Residence for two gentle mon in a comfortable home; 1" terms moderate.—Apply MrS. Shaw, Wynyard-street, one door from Alten Road. "OR IN CE of Wales Lodge of Instruction JL will be bold THIS EVENING, at the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, at 7.30. Visitors are invited.—By order. T^ ° T i i c. In some of the Valuation Notices for the Pon souby and or Dedwood Highway District, the Time for receiving Appeals is stated as the 7th May instead of the 11th Mey. R. H. STEVENSON, Valuer. \S7"ILL the person who, on Sunday, V v found an Umbrella lying on the foot path near Z\[r. SWnor's, Shoemaker. Ponsonby Road, oblige by returning; it to its owner, the occupant of the allotment adjoining Mr. Btainer's. fifS. REWARD.—Lost, between Queen *.£ and Newton, a Torqurns,' Brooch in shape of a bow.—Apply Mrs. S. Lambert, Edinburgh street, Newton. LOST, on Saturday afternoon, in Queen street, a Stirrup iron.—The findei will be rewarded on returning it to John Soppet, No. 8, Queen-street. LOST, a Silver Earring set with crystals. £1 reward will be paid on delivering same to Mr. Bartlett, Photographer, Queen-street. FOUND, in Queen-street, on Friday, a Purse containing money.—Owner apply to T. Hobson, Newton Steam Saw Mills. "I fk S- ~~ RE WARD.—Strayed, from EL^" Watakeri, a large Red and White "Working Bullock, with boll on it. Supposed to be going back to the Sand Spit.—Apply to Hunter and Nolan. LOST, a Promissory Note for £181 165., dated litli Maj-, 1877. Payment stopped. ' The finder will be rewarded upon leaving the same at this ofiice. T^OUND, a Fan.—Apply at this office? QTRAYED, from Parnell, a dark bay k3 Pony, branded W.—** On near shoulder; ; four white feet and star on forehead. The finder will be rewarded. For further infor mation apply at this office. /\S. REWARD.— Losit, a Bay Pony, . \Jr branded JL on shoulder.—Anyone re turning the same to ~\Ym. Plnmeridge, One hunga, will receive the above reward. mWO POUNDS" REWARD!— Lost, JL on Saturday, a Purse containing eight SI notes, Nos. known. Finder will receive the above reward on bringing purse and contents to this oiiiee. ~W OST, a Brown Retriever Dog-, answering JLJ the name of Carlo, No. of Collar, 12(5". The finder will be rewarded on taking the sanio to J. H. Holnies, Crac:oft street, Para?.!], and anyone detaining the above alter Uii3 notice will be prosecuted.. LOST^ a -Transfer of Five Shares in: tie Caledonian G-. M. Co.—Finder will be re warded on leaving it at the office of ilr. J. B. Morpeth. Insurance Buildings. JOST, this day, hi Queen-street., a _J Sable Yietorine.—Finder will receive £1 reward on returning same to R. B. Shalders, Draper, Queen-street. rpO- LET, a Bakery ; present tiv.de SOO JL to 1000 loaves per week; nominal re'nta.',— Apply Frater Bros., Kxchauge ISuildings. r|lo LET, about 25 acres of Land, near ". town, with House, Cowsheds, &c.— Apply 9r.\R offio?. TAILOBSi— Wanted two Good Hands • constant work for steady men,— Apply



MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum of Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of intern i. —W. If. Con nell, Vxilcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in "large or .small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISIILEY, Solicitor. High-street. ONEY to LEND oh first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ]VrONEY TO LEND on Freehold JLv_fl_ Security; interest lovr.— Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 2S, Shortland-street. M~~"ONEY TO LEND, iv large or small . sums.— S. Taile, Commission Agent, ShorUand-street, next the Post-cilice. "^TOTICB TO PUBLICANS OF THE _Li PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND.—A Peti tion is lyink at the British Hotel, for all P;:b hcaus to sign, with a view to Reduction of Licence It will be there tiU Saturday week.— 11. FULLER, Secretary A.L. V. A. MRS. BEASLEY, JNEilliner, Dressmaker and General Draper, Princes-street, next door to Collison, Confectioner. AUCKLAND GOLD MINING COMPANY. Shareholders in the above must call at the oflice of the Company not later than FRIDAY, 25th instant, and accept their shares. ROISERT HORNE, Secretary. lONA GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that a Call (the seventh) of Aincpence per Share, hasthis day been made by the Directors, payable to the Secretary, at the omce of the Company, Kapanga Road, Coromandel, on or before FKIDA.Y, the Sib. day of June, 1877. J. H. HARRISON, _ Secretary^ _Coronia,ndcl. 19th 3lay, 1577. PRINCE IMPERIAL GOLD MINING COMPAN V (LIMITED).



The Directors have this day made a Call (the eleventh) of One shilling per Share, payable at the Company's Office, Xo. o, Wyndiiam-sfcreet, Auckland, on the loth day of June 1877 ~ W. S. LAURIE, _7th May, 1877. __ , "pro Secretary. C" ue"e gold mining company (LIMITED). Tenders will be received at the Company's ofnee until Wednesday. 23rd inst, at 2 o'clock p.m.. tor the Purchase of 125 Forfeited Shares. ROBERT HORNE, Auckland, i 9th May, isrr^ Sectary, MO AN ATA I 111 GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders » will bo held in the largr« room of the New Z<=a mr^T-,^ 81}1^ 1^0 pompanj-s Buildings, on THURSDAY, the 31st inst., at 12 noon. Business: To receive Report and Balance sneet, and Election or Director and Auditors F. A. WHITE, _Anckland, 17th May, 1877. j^^ A UCKL.AND STEAM PACKET XX COMPANY (LIMITED). N OTIC E. The Fifth (Tenth Half-yearly) Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in the above Company wfll bo held in the Large Room of Mr. Tothill's Onices, Bhortland-street, Auckland, on MON'- DAY, the 23th instant, fit 3 p.m. Business :—To receive the Report and Balance bneet tor the Half-year, ending the 30th April ult., to elect three Directors in place of those retiring, and who are eligible for re-election, and to elect an Auditor for the ensuing year William Dodder, Auckland, 18th May, 1577. '^^er. O T I C E. I have this day appointed 3lr S. N. Bushil! Agent, High-street, to Receive and Collect Kents, &c, on account of Oaplain C. Dawson Accounts now due are requested to be paid +o hiia. CHE TSTOPIIER G REENWA V, .- ~ - Trustee for Captain C. Dawson. Auckland, May 23rd, 1877. A II C II I T E C T S . itRSSS?? IF?? B P ]H SIGNB are invitfid f0" an HUofHAL lo be built on Land adjoining *he Immigration Barracks, on the hill, at Napier. lno cost, say £3,000. Each design to have* a motto, and to be accompanied -with a sealed envelope, containing the name of author, and to comprise Ground Plan, Section, and two Ele vations. The J and is comprised as follows :—Total, 3£ acres. 21 acres of which is tolerably level !and, and one acre steep, on the side of a Gully. The Boundaries arc as follows:—700 links facing- the N.W., 710 links facing the N.E., and. 270 lm'xs facing the S.W. The Building to accommodate say 30 Pntierts and planned so that it can be extended from time to time as required. Also accommodation for a Surgeon and Staff. The Buildings to be erected of wood, witJi concrete foundations. A Premium of £50 will be given for the best design Wiiich will become the property of the Building Committee. Should the successful Competitor be chosen to carry out the work,the premium to merge in the Commission. All rejected designs will he returned to the authors. Designs to be transmitted to the undersigned on or before the 9th July, 1577. JOHN ALEXANDER SMITH, Napier, N.Z., May Gth, 1577. H°n' Se°' TENDERS will be received until WEDNESDAY, 23rd, at noon, for a small Villa, near the Choral Hall. Piano and specifi cations to bo seen at my office.— W. F Ham mond- Architect, 12 and ■l^lnsurance Buildings.



ELECTORAL DISTRICT QY WAITEMATA. Notice is hereby given that, a Court will be hcH\»* the. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, O'i WEDIsiESDAY r, the 23rd day of May, 1877, at ten o clock in the forenoon, to Revise the List of j Electors for the Electoral District of Waitemata The business to be transacted thereat will be. the admission of New Claims to be placed on the "Electoral Roll of-the District, hearing objection?, and striking out the names of persons proved to be dead, and of persons whose qualifications (as stated in the list) shall bs insufficient in law to entitle them to vote. H. CHAS. LAWLOR. Revising Ofticsr. Supreme Court Buildings, a Auckland, 2ith April, 1877. ELECTION OF AUDITORS. In pursuance of the Municipal Corporations and Local Elections Acts, 1576,1, Henry Ridings, Returning Officer of the City of Auckland, hereby give notice that an ELECTION will bo held on FRIDAY, the Ist day of June nett, for two qualified Persons to act as AULHTuRS of the City of Auckland. Candidates will require to be nominated before noon of WED NESDAY, the 23rd inst. Nomination papers, which must be deposited at the Council offices by the above date, can be obtained on applica tion at the office of the Town Clerk. HENRY RIDINGS, Returning Officer. City Council Offices, May 15. 1877- T> O L L E R ROLLER SKATES ! The undersigned have a Large Assortment of ENGLISH AND AMERICAN HOLLER SKATES. \ E. Porter & So, QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, AUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. EX HERO AND ROTORUA. FROM SYDNEY. L. W. EATON "T^TiLL bell by auction, at the store cf V V 11. Mayers, To-morrow (Wednesday*, at half-past 10 o'clock sharp, 120 cases Oranges 50 cases Pears 200 cases Apples 2000 Cocoanuts, for positive sale. TO-MORROW, 11 A.M. ORANGES ! ORANGES ! ! Sf\ CASES ORANGES, ex Hero, from IP Sydney. * R, A, R~T H U Ii Auctioneer.