Tt-" Worship said her story appeared to be HIS ~The hoped it would be another true, '^y^fore she would fall again. m h« a mermaid singing in the sea, l*S£?aS«Sis&ndcr, among the fishes free. ; Or elseat.ui' Marine Ditties* ■ t lin Tinner was charged with drunken •q The unfortunate man pleaded " rltJ'table McFetridgc deposed that he nnduty on the wharf at half-past ten, i t i flit when two watermen came to him u<n& they had just taken prisoner out jfh'vaterfhe was up to his neck in it i jSn«in» "I wish I Avas a mermaid." , Sffiw to thu North shore 'and on i Sag the stairs, fell into the water. j Fined 5s and costs.

THE FERONIA INQUIRY.

/ppfnreß. C. Ban-stow, Esq., R.M., and (D Captain Tilly, Nautical Assessor). Mr Brookfield appeared on the part of the /vilator of Customs, and Mr Hesketh on Zivtot Captain White. Mr Thomas Hill, Collector of Custoivs, was als) P rj Sj ie inquiry into the wreck of the British barque Feronia was resumed Captain White was recalled, and stated to the Court that he was not in command of the Feronia when she Avent + 0 Wellington but was chief mate. They reached Kaipara Bar at half-past nine o'clock on. the morning of the 16th May. There was a considerable break on the bar at the time. He hail never seen the -Harbour .Regulations of the Ports of New Zealand." ~,,-, Mr Hesketh said lie had no questions to ask of Captain White. The clerk then read over the evidence of the master. David Young, chief officer of the Feronia at the time of her wreck, deposed that lie held a certificate of coinpetencey from the Board of Trade, London, as master (pro duced). He had received the application to attend this inquiry. He joined the slrip at Wellington, where she was dis charging inward cargo. Remembered go inf lip the Kaipara Harbour on the morning oflhe 16th May ; wind due east ; crossed the bar about ten o'clock. Captain White was in charge. Witness was on deck. He was not aft, on crossing the bar, but she was steering N. E. by N. Did not think the course was altered. The breakers were from the Tory shoal, fthe was travelling at about six knots. He did not know the distance from the bar to the point where they attempted to tack. There was a ground swell but no broken water. The lead line was in charge of the second mate. That was 10 minutes before they went about. They were about a quarter of a mile *from the beach, aud about four times the ship's length from the broken water. He con sidered the captain's action under the circumstances quite prudent. It was so in his judgment. The ship was still heading in the same direction as when she crossed the bar N. E. by N. All plain sail except the mainsail, she kept ou that tack for about a minute, and then shot round. The wind lulled, as it usually does when entering a narrow channel, but increased as she was got about, coming from the east. The effect A\a> that she was taken aback. There was not, at any time, a dead calm. When the vessel was taken aback they were less than theSth of a mile from the broken water, the captain's orders were let go the gallant, and topsail halliards, fore and aft, which was immediately done, and deadened her way. She had by this time gathered storm way ; the next order was let go the anchor, •which was also done. There were ten fa- ' thorns of chain, the anchor was all ready, and only wanted heaving over, but the jib sheet caught over the stock. It was his duty to see that everything was clean. Only half a minute elapsed between the order and the letting down tb.3 starboard anchor. The port anchor was also ready to let go. The letting down the anchors could not have saved the vessel, as she was very close to the beachaud the sand was sosoft. Shestillwent astern and drove further on the bank. He thought if both anchors had been dropped at the same time, the vessel would have been checked but not saved, for the reasons stated. The force of the tide might have had some effect in turning her head. Broken water was all around when she first struck.

After a considerable amount of evidence, the inquiry adjourned till Monday, at two o'clock.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FEO3I OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. Father Piice lectured last night, on "The Poets and Orators of Ireland," to a large audience. Fay and Davies open to-night.

LYTTELTON, this day. The schooner Nellie sails this afternoon for Auckland. She has been delayed since yesterday.

THE "POST."

WELLINGTON, this day.

The "Evening Post" last night was published in an enlarged form, announcing the enlargement, it remarks that the " Post" is now the size of "Double Royal," and is the largest daily journal published in Wellington. It remarks that the improvement speaks well for the commerce and resources of the city of Wellington and surrounding districts, shewing that the large and liberal measure of support which is given to journalistic enterprise renders such rapid extension necessary. The enlargement of the "Post" has given general satisfaction in Wellington. The paper is very popular, and its circula tion has risen within the last year very largely.

SUDDEN DEATH.—TAIERA.

DTTNF.nTX. this tlav.

COUNTY. Mrs Duncan Beats, a well-known Law rence resident, died suddenly. The Taiera County Council has decided to levy no rate, and by a majority are to discontinue levying tolls throughout the county. It also carried a scries of resolu tions re the interior railway, affirming that North Taieri is the bast route ; that failing its construction by the Government., power he given to the County to construct it up to its boundary, the opinion of Maitoto Council thereupon to be invited. FINED FOR KISSING. At the City Court this morning, one Archibald Smith was fined 40s for kissing one Miss Andrews. The defendant's plea was that he did it in a lark. LOCAL OPTION. The Good Templars hold a demonstration on Tuesday night, when speeches will be made for the Local Option Bill. The principal speakers will be Dr Stuart, Dr Koseby, Mr Stout, and Mr A. J. Burns. TOWN HALL PLANS. Four sets of competitive designs foi the new Town Hall were received to-day—one from Strout's of Christchurch, one from Auckland, two from Dunediu —Lawson and Peter, three sats on the way from Melbourne. A public meeting on the gaol chaplaincy question takes place next week.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. LATEST PRODUCE QUOTATIONS.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

The grain and produce market is very active. Wheat for milling readily com mands 6s 6d ; good, 5s to 6s ; sprouted and second quality oats are firm at 3s ; barley is dull of sale. Quotations nominal. Flour is in brisk demand at 15s to 17s ; bran 4s 10d ; sharps 5s lOd ; potatoes 3s ; cheese 7d. The grain deliveries are over till the spring, and blocks are being rapidly reduced.

Diabolical Outrage at Howick.

Baps oa a Woman of *7Q

; Just as we were going to press, information reached us of the perpetration of a perfectly i fiendish act at Howick. It appears that au old woman named Garrett, who is 70 years of age, had resided in a cottage in j Howick, and had gained a livelihood % the produce of a small piece of ground, and by ] washing. Amongst those for whom she did washing v.a; a blacksmith named Daxil King, a widower, aged about forty, residing iin the same township. On Wftdnes- I day last, King went on as. roe, in ; company with some other men, and as the { potent liquor got into their heads, they were ! prepared tor any enterprise. King appears i to have gone to the house of Mrs Garrett, J and after some conversation forced the poor j oid womon upon a sofa and committed a ; criminal assault upon her. The poor j creature was too feeble to resist the ruffian, ! and subsequently she was confined to her bed. Information was given to the police by a neighbour, and King was arrested ; last evening at Howick by Con j stable Moar, the local police man. The accused was identified by a vexing woman who had sesn him in the i house. The case will come before the Police : Court on Monday. Meantime, Detective Jeffrey has gone to Howick to make further inquiries, inhve believe (from, facts which have come to our knowledge, but which it would be injudicious to publish at present) ! that the crime will be found to possess an aspect of atrocity which, happily, i.s seldom , heard of in these days.

CABLEGRAMS.

[PER PRESS AGENCY],

RUMOURED GERMAN NEGOTIA TIONS.

GERMANY RE-INFORCING ALSACE

\ND LORRAINE.

SINGAPORE, June 1, 10.47 p.m. Vague rumours prevail that pease nogoti ations are being commenced, through the mediation of Germany.

The German forces in Alsace and Lorriane are being re-inforced.

AUSTRALIAN.

OPINION OF CHIEF COMMISSIONER

OF INSOLVENCY.

# SYDNEY, June 1. The Cliic-f Commissioner of Insolvency has expressed the opinion that the Bank of New Zealand and the Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, not being registered under the Companies Act, are illegally trading here.

THE KATE McGREGOR.

Wk are happy to state that the accident to the Kate McGregor in the Waikato is likely to have a very much less serious issue than anticipated. Captain YV'orsp and Mr Lamb arrived from the scene of the stranding this morning, and their report is of the most favourable description. The whole of the cargo has been landed in an undamaged condition, not a bag being injured by water. The entire SOO'sacks of wheat and oats were transhipped into the steamer Bluenose and the barque Taupiri, and have been delivered in good order to the Ngaraawahia mills. The vessel is not hurt or strained in any way, and there i.s not even a leak in her hold. When Captain Worsp left she was within two lengths of the channel, and was expected to float last night. All the cargo had to be carried a quarter of a mile to the barge. Captain Clayton and Captain Worsp turned to themselves, and worked hard at saving the cargo. The vessel was hove off the bank by a winch. The South British liability has been settled for £15.

HOWORTH'S GRAND HIBERNICA.

The performance and exhibition last evening met with a. most excellent reception, the splendid scenery being repeatedly hailed with outbursts of cheering. Dublin JJay was first acknowledged, while the view of St Patrick's Cathedral, together with the impressive render ing of a well-known sacred piece of music, pro duced a thrilling effect. The views vary, from representations of the placid water, surrounded with foliage, in all the calm repose of Nature, to the maiestie cities and massive buildings, which, imagination pictures to be teeming with human life and resounding with the din and clatter of innumerable; industries. The most melancholy disposed could not, however, chew the cud of glumpiness at this entertainment, for the irrepressible Barney Callaghan, Kitty McKay, Phillip, the German, Mr Fc-nlqn, and Judy McKay, who are the characters in the comedy which harmonise, so well with tho panoramic display, not only dispel gloom, but by their happy natural style, keep the audience in a merry mind throughout. The adventures of the "Dublin Carman" (Mr Tim Cohan), his court ing of Kitty (Miss Poinier), alternate with and naturalise the scenery to such an extent as to make it a correct picture of Irish life. Mr Cohan is a fine delineator of the Irish Carman's subtle appeals to the credulity of Fenton, the traveller (Mr John Upward). The latter per forms his part in a gentlemanly manner. The love scenes between Barney and Kitty are unique, and show a careful study and full capability on the part of the actoi-3, who received an enthusiastic encore during the evening. Mr Dan P. Howard, as the German, is a decided success, his face when doing a smile being productive of irresistible mirth, while his features change so suddenly that Lavator the Physiognomist, would have been sorely puzzled what to say of him after a few minutes' gaze. Old Judy, Kitty's mother, (Mrs O'Neil), was also well up to the mark. Mr Harry Nicholson, a valuable acquisition to the Com pany, is known as "The London Champion, Comique." His performances last night were as usual, of a masterly character. His "Simple Simon" elicited roars of laughter, while his portraiture of " The Old Rollicking Man" was highly applauded. His sudden resuscitation to the lithe and active young man was loudly cheered, and his brilliant dancing feats gained him a peremptory encore. The entertainment is of so innocent a character, withal it bristles throughout with so much genuine Irish wit and humour, that there is nothing inconsistent in whole congregations attending the perform ances—of which there will only be three more.

ST. MATTHEWS ENTERTAINMENT.

A MOST successful entertainment in connection with the Sunday school of St. Matthew's was held last evening in the Lome-street Hall. The vocalists and performers were members of the St. Matthew's school and church. The gather ing was effective in adding to the fund for pur chasing a new harmonium for tho use ot the school.' The entertainment was one of the most interesting in every respect that we have wit nessed for a lone time- The incumbent ot the parish. Rev It. S. Hassard, occupied tne chair, and his introductory speech was exactly to the purpose, and not wearisome on account of its length. The singing of the young ladies, and the glees by the members of the juvenile or No. 2 Glee Club were really excellent, reflecting great credit on Mr T. H. Webb, their musical instructor, who had spared no pains to make the entertainment a marked success. There was not a single piece in tho programme that was not rendered with care and ilnish. The songs and choruses were:—"Happy are We," Mr Fred Massey and choir ; " Under the Willow," by Misses Kleanor Wright and Carrie Chappel and choir. " Some Folks Do," Mr F. Massey and choir; Songs were given by Misses Waddel, Bella Waddel, L. Powley, and Messrs Spry and W. Nairn. The two latter were especially good. Two glees, namely, "Soldiers' Love,7' and " The Two Roses," were rendered by tho rising glee club. The pianoforte duet by the -Misses Kavanagh elicited great applause. The character song (comic) of 'Tin Sister to the Cure," by Miss Maggie Nairn, was exceedingly laughable, and won an encore. The young lady, after much persuasion/came blushingly forward, and repeated the last stanza. " Knoch Ardcn'a Dream." from Tennyson, was a dightful perform ance. Two recitations weie fairly rendered by the Misses Seuffert. The Misses Waddel sang " Tho Larboard Watch," in a csnvct and telling manner. The nigger dialogues, by the ex ori"inal Georgia minstrels, in point of merit, were the worst things of the evening, but were successful in gratifing the children, who roared with laughter when Sambo Brisker undressed for bed, and put on his night shirt. The song and chorus of "Poor Old Joe." was sung with great effect, the chorus being extremely touch ing. Mr Fred Massey's two songs " Happy are We" and Some Folks" -wore excellent render ings for a a first public appearance. The sweet song of Genevieve, by Master Spry, was also good. " Under the Willow, by Miss Chappell and a companion, deserves special mention for the nice and careful manner in which it was given. We almost forgot to state that Mr Hassard gave a reading of a humourous character, with a moral, entitled •'Jack's Luck." which pleased the younglings immensely. Mr Webb was the musical con ductor, and accompanied the vocalists on the piano. Tiio whole closed with "Goi save the Queen."

KAIPARA SHIPPING.

[PER '-'STAR" CARRIER PIGEON.]

Kaipara Heads, June Ist.

Arrivals :—27th : Government s.s. Hine moa, with steam launch for pilot service. Departures :—3lst: Government s.s Hine moa, for Wellington. June "Ist: Mineliaha, for South ; Durham, for Auckland ; aud Reliance, for Wellington. Lying at the Heads :—Lochlee, and Nightingale, for Melbourne ; Marmion, for Wellington ; Sarah Pile, for West-port ; Pakeha, brig, loaded at Holensville.

Barque aud brigantine in sight, outside ; not much wind and cannot get in. The weather has been fearful here. Gale after gale, with heavy rain. There is no appear ance of the Aspasia, or Jeannette. The Torea has not yet arrived, she was close to the heads on Sunday last. The Hannah Broomiicld, and Ka'iuma will be loaded to-day.

CITY EAST SCHOOL.

(To the Editor of the Star).

&'ik, I was pleased to see in your issue of T.lay 30th the line dimensions of City East now school, which will be a credit to the city. I also understand that the site for a new school in City West is fixed'upon. But if rumour is correct, the Board does not intend putting up such a fine school in City West. As the im provement of a certain district of the City is to be more looked to than the wants of the largest but unfortunate district of City West, I hope that the School Committee will look after the interest of the district, and not quietly look on.—l am, tec. Equity.

Oxe of the Advantages of direct communication with America is apparent by the introduction of the Self-Acting Holler Blind. This Roller Blind is perfection. Works in the most natural' and easy manner. No side lines and rack? to get out of order. It falls aud rises noiselessly, and the instant response to the gentlest touch of the hand is amos? pleasing feature. It has been patented and tested for the last 12 years in America, .superseding all other kinds. The ROLLER BLIND OF THE AGE is obtainable only at the City Hail Arcade. All new Buildings should be fitted with them, the expense being very little more than the old fashioned sort, and they can be supplied for windows of any size by Holloway and Garlick, General House Furnishers.— [Advt.l

A line show of meat may be seen at G. Hulme's on Friday. Game from 4s to 6's. Poultry at cost price. Best wether mutton, 2d ; boiling beef, from 2d ; veal, from 3d. Saddles and haunches of mutton, etc. Best beef sausage, 4d, at the Steam Sausage Manufactory, Queen-street, Auckland.— A dvt.]



IT 1011 LEv vX A (FIJI) " Tllc well-known Brigantiue !____ FLIRT Will Ptyl for the above port with dispatch. ! -For for freight or passage apply to D.'ll. McKENZIB, Custom-house-street. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services :— To-morrow the usual services will be conducted by the Rev. B. J. Westbrooke. ONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Beresford-street.—Sunday Services, June 3.-Rev. T. S. Forsaith will preach in the Morn ingl, at 11; and Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., in the Evening1, at <>.30. Subject: Exposition o" iho Book of Proverbs. IV. " '.I emptation, and huw to meet it." "VTEWTON KIRK. —Divine Service at JJH the usual hours to-morrow. Subjects:— Morning: " John the Baptist in his weak hours.' Evening: "Religious Terrorism." W" ESLEYAN CHURCH, Pitt-sthebt. SUNDAY SJERVICES, June 3.—The Rev. W. J. Williams will preach in the morn ing, at 11; and the Rev. T. S. Foreaith in the evening, at (j.30. WESLEYAN CHURCH, Ponsonby.— The usual Sabbath Services will be held to-morrow.—Morning, at 11, Mr. Wykes; Even ing, at G.:>o. Mr. Fee. ESLEYAN CHURCH, Union-street. The Sabbath Services will be conducted as usual, ia the Morning, at 11 o'clock, by Mr. Rosser ; Evening, at G. 30, by Mr. Buttle. ORNE-STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., Sunday, Juue 3.—Special Notice.—ln consequence of serious illness from over-exertion in the Waikato, Mr. Edger being forbidden by his medical adviser to preach on Sunday next, 3rd June, will not hold the usual services. RIMITIYE METHODIST CHURCH, Kdwardcs-street. — Sabbath Services :— Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 0.30, by Rev. W. Tinsley. Subjects: Morning—"No Man Cared for Mj' Soul."' Evening—Second of series on The Holy War. "Enlisting for Jesus." mi-lEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening JL Services, 3rd Juno, 1877. Doors open at 7.30; Service to begin at 8, and close at 9 p.m. All are invited. Seats free. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streots.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11; Evening, at 0.30. "VTEWTON HALL.—Subject To-morrow JLi (Sunday) Evening, at 6.30: "Persuasion by the Word of God, not by one from the dear'," by E. Lewis, Evangelist. There is one Spirit. Christians meeting house, \_J Ifobson and Cook-streets.—Mr. Jennings, from Dunedin, will preach (J).V.) To-morrow (Sunday), U. 30 p.m. Subject: "The Rich Man and Lazarus." All are invited. No Collection. CJPIRITUALISM.— An Address on " The K_) Spiritual Spheres," will be delivered by J. C. Wcokes, at Bro. Banks' house, Nelson street, on Saturday evening. Commence at 7 o'clock. ■pOAKD OF EDUCATION WANTED, a Teacher for the Mount Eden School. Apply to the undersigned on or before MONDAY, 11th June instant. T. THOMPSON, Chairman Mount Eden School Committee. ROOM, one' or two unfurnished — Wanted by a gentleman in a respectable family, or neat small cottage close to wharf preferred. | Address D.8., Star Qflice. 8 • ANTED, a respectable Boy, 14 to 16, for Store and Ollice; must be ready at writing and calculating:.-Apply to "A," STAR Office. ANTED to Let, a Furnished Bed room, suitable for a married couple, with board and attendance.—Victoria House, Grey-street. WANTED, a Coat Hand, and two or three good Tailorcsses.—Samuel Coombes and Co., 92, Queen-street, Auckland. ANTED, good Domestic Servants, Housekeeper, Barmaid for country, Nursemaids for town and oountry immediately. —Mis 3 Colls' Select Registry Qfnee. TTTTANTED, a smart active Girl-—Apply V V at the Custom-house Hotel between 9 and 10 a. in. on Monday. ANTED to SELL, Shoemaker's Blocking Machine cheap, also Builders and House Furnishing Ironmongery.—Apply C. Woolgar. Groy-strcet. WANTED, a Coat Hand, and 2 or 3 good Tailoresses Samuel Coombes and Co., City Clothing Mart, 02, Queen-street. ANTED by a handy man employ ment as Carpenter, Glazier, Painter, Harness Repairer, Driver, etc. Address M.N., Star Office. WANTED— To Let, a comfortable four roomed Verandah Cottage, with every convenience, at a low rent.—Apply at this omee. WANTED, a Girl about 14 years old, to attend on baby and assist in the house, - Mrs Rice, Upper Symonds-strecf, two doors beyond Dr. Stockwcll. WAN TED, a respectable Lad as Appren tice to General Iron Work, at Herbert H. Smith's Auckland Iron Works, Durham-st. ANTED, an Allotment on the Great North Road; lowest price for cash.— Apply C. Woolger, Grey-street. "I^rANTED, a Coat Hand, and two or V V three good Tailoresses.—-Samuel Coombes and Co., City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, Auckland. "1117"ANTED, Two Housemaids ■ one for ? ? Country Hotel: one for town. Apply at Star OfHce. WANTED, by a steady married man, a situation a=i Gardener, or Gardener and Groom ; can milk.—Address " Gardener," 1 care of Mr. Longley, Butcher, Onehunga. ANTED, Needlework by a respect - able person by the day.—Apply at Mrs. Hotiry's Registry Office, Shortland-street.



WANTED, a good.General Servant; one who can milk preferred.—Apply to Mrs. Lennox, Kemuera. WANTED, a Farm, improved or other wise to purchase, or rent with pur chasing clause, or to work on shares.—Address M.K., this office. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Mrs Smith, Newton Hotel, Karangahape Road. "II7ANTED, a smart Lad, to look after T T Books.—Apply this office. ANTED KNOWN, that Builders and other Timber Buyers can he supplied at low rates, at the Waikawau Yards, Custom house street. Special advantages until the end of the month. Posts, House Blocks, Shingles, &c—E. Carr. ANTED, a General Servant; must be a good laundress and have a knowledge of plain cooking.—Apply at once to Mrs. H. S. Mayers, Wooc'ville, Hobson's Bar, Remuera. WANTED, Consumers for best Wether Mutton, 2d; Boiling Beef, from 2d; Veal, 3d ; Best Beef Sausages, id ; Saddles and Haunches of Mutton.—Hulme. Steam Sausage Manufactory, Queen-street, Auckland. WANTED, a Working Partner to learn or work in a Market Garden; small capital; 50,(K)0 Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brocoli, Sec, almost lit for the market, all fresh and growing. Come and see them grow.—Win Plumeridge, Onehunga. ANTED, tho.se who have had their Likenesses taken at IVlcGarrigle's Pho tographic Gallery, Queen-street to know they can have their portraits at the low price of Gd each, about 5:) dozen left; also a great variety of Thames views. Cd each ; 1 large view of Auck land, 3s Cd ; and one large view or Pannwro Bridge, 3s (id; a few Maoris left, Od each ; Piano forte Music, Gd.—W. 11. Dampier, General Dealer, "Wyndham-street. corner of Albert-st. ANTED Known, that the Best Teas in Auckland are procurable at Serjeant's Store, Karangahape Road, Newton, and at the new Market, Queen-street. Prices. 25., 2s. 6d., and 3s. per lb. How is this? Because lie has had 20 years' experience in the London markets, and. consequently knows how to blend the various flavours together so as to make a really good and enioyable cup of tea. American Brooms, Is Od each- Goleman'a .F. Mustard, lOd per tin. WANTED KNOWN.—S. F. Mouldcu begs to intimate to his friends and the public generally that he has started Lock- Smithing and Bell-Hanging in all its Branches at the Junction of Queen and Grey-streets, and hopes to obtain a fair share of public support. WANTED, Purchasers for a Fashionable Lot of Hats (bought a job), prices, Is 6d to is 6d each. These Hats being all new fashion able goods, are worth nearly double the'marked price. Ostrich Feathers, from Is each ; Flowers., from 3d. a spray; Ladies' Underclothing, cheap; some very superior lines in Chemises ; a superior line of Ladies' White Cotton Hose; No. 2 Socks, 3d a pair, of good quality; Ladies' Plaits, 9d each, in all shades; Berlin Wools, in bright colours only; Best Silk Ribbon, from Id a yard ; Paper Cufis, Gd per dozen pairs ; White, Grey, and Drab Fingering Wool, Is per head; those Wools are nearly equal to Berlin ; Price's Violet Powder, Gd per picket, highly recommended: Puff Boxes, with Puffs complete, from la; Met.nl ditto, from Is Gd; Infants' Robes, extremely handsome, from 11s to IBs each. N.B.—Every article is of the Best. Quality, and could not be procured better or as cheap in Queen-street.— Address: J. GIiGKN T, Hosier, Haberdasher, &c, second door above Thompson s Grocer, Victoria street. MONTHLY NURSE.—Mrs Parkinson wishes to engage with ladies as Monthly Nurse ; first-class references.—Mrs Henry's, Shortland-streot. KOPURU SAW MILL COMPANY'S TIMBER YARD, Breakwater Road. All Accounts due to the above are requested to be Paid on or before the lGth instant, either at the Company's Otliee, Fort-street; or to It. Bartley. G. FRASEE?, Agent. N.B.—Accounts not paid by the above date will be handed over to.a solicitor for recovery. June 2nd, 1877. TNBANKR U P T C Y. in the matter oi'" The Debtors and Creditors I Act, IS7G," and of the Bankruptcy of Bbknkzer Fitness, a Debtor. This is to notify that Ebenezer Fitness, of Albert-street, Newton, in the Suburbs of Auck land, Provincial District of Auckland, and Colony of New Zealand, Builder, has this day Jiled a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The First. Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supremo Court Buildings, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the eighth day of June, 1877, at the hour of twelve o'clock at noon. Dated, at Auckland, this 2nd day of June, EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. Hughes & George, Solicitors for Debtor, Shortland-street, Auckland. q T I c £. In accordance with the agreement signed before Captain Symonds, at Heiensville, by the Waitakerei and Miiruwai natives and the un dersigned, on behalf of the settlers, we now request all persons having any Claim to Cattle on the run, to meet cit Briswendens Flax Mills, Waitakerei, on MONDAY, tho 11th day of June, atllOOn- JNO. SMYTH. A. DIbWORTII. Public Works Ofncf. Auckland, May 30,1577. JT AIP Alt A-P UN U I RAILWAY. "erection of refreshment room, MERCER STATION. Tenders will be received at this office till noon of SATURDAY, 9th June, for the Erection of a Refreshment Room at Mercer Station. Plans, specification, and conditions, can be seen at this office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES STEWART. District Engineer. T7" AIPA E, A RAIL WA Y. Will Messrs. Cant, Fleming, Gee, Adams, Cook, and Forshaw, lately employed on the Kaipara, Railway, please call at my office if convenient. A. V. MACDONALD, Auckland Railway Station. BOARD OF EDUCATION. Wanted, a Teacher for the Kaiwaka and Hakaru Schools. Applications to be sent to the undersigned not later than Tuesday, June 12th instant. Information at the Office of the Board, Wyndham-street, Auckland. ROBERT ROSS, Chairman Kaiwaka School Committee. mENFERS FOR CHUEC H. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until June 16th, at 6 o'clock, for the erection of a Presbyterian Church at Cambridge, AVaikato. Plans may be seen at the office of Mr T. Macky, Fort Street, Auckland, until Saturday, June 9th" at noon, and from the 11th to 10th of June by applying to D. Richardson. Engineer, Cambridga. O~UNT ALBERT HIGHWAY BOARD. Tenders will be received until 6 o'clock on Monday, 4th June, for Carting about 500 Cubic Yards of Metal. Information may be obtained at Mr. Small's Store, Morningside. . A. K. TAYLOR, Chairman. June 1, 1877. AUCKLAND GOLD MINING COMPANY. ■ iTendi ro are invited for Driving 200 Feet in tho above Company's Claim, at Waitekauri. Particulars at Company's Office. Tenders to be addressed to A. H. Clark, Manager, Waitekauri, not later than Wednes day, 6th June, 1877. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, May 29, 1877. , ¥TOTICE OF REMOVAL. LYONS BROS, wish to intimate to their cus tomers and the public gene-rally that they have REMOVED to DARBY-STREET, next Dorn w ell's, Butcher.



FOE. SALE, mo ran on lioau, <•■« .^uuu Eight-roomed Residence, with very large freehold allotment. 84 x 200 it.—F. Ring, J.gent, Shortland : street. FOR SALE, at Coiomandel, a large Hotel, -with freehold allotment. Price less than half-cost of building.—F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SALE, a Baker's Patent Mangle in thorough good condition.—Fov address apply at this office. OR SALE (Lake Takapnna), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acrts, well-fenced, and in grass, with six-roomed House, well finished, and out-houses.--Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. EDEN TERRACE.—Ftr Sale, a com fortable Five-roomed Cottage and Large Allotment. Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort Street. FOR SALE.—Five Shares in the Build ing Society. Apply at this Office. FOR SALE. —Two Allotments in Picton street, with 4-roomed Cottage; good view: 5 years lease to run; price, £20. — Apply to Stephen Rout, Anglesea-street, next to Mr F. L. Prime's. SYMONDS-STREET.— A fine Allotment securely fenced, for Sale, on very advan tageous terms ; beatititul view.—C. Williamson, V til can Lane. JL*tf£4\ to £1000 LENT, on Building cS»'/*<»''U^ Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. "Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 0 BAKEK S. —A Bakehouse and Shop to let in Albert-street. -Apply on the pre mises from 10 to 2. OFFICE to LET in best business position in Queen-street.—W. S. Junes, Saddler, &c.. Queen-street. O LET, Charles Burton's present Premises in Queen-street.; removing to Messenger's shop, one door lower down. 0 BE LET (to a Gardener only), or on Pale upon easy terms, that productive Orchard, with Dwelling-house, Shop, and ex cellent well of water, situate at the foot of Rutland Road, ParneH, and late the property of Mr. Cottis.- Apply to F. W. Lally, Land Agent. Shortland-street. TO LET, a thoroughly comfortable five roomed Cottage at Ponsonby; situation healthy and convenient.—Apply to F. W. Lally, Land Agent, Shortlaml-street. P"|^O LET, a Front Room, furnislud or _«_ unfurnished, suitable for a Lady em ployed in business. Partial board if required.— Apply Mrs. Grice, Newmarket. TO LET, a 7-i'oomed House, in Newton Road, I doors below Stevenson's, Grocer; ?ood well, etc. ; rent 12.3.— Apply next door. . 0 BE LET, in Eden Crescent, asoven roomed House, with well and garden.— John Buchanan, Shortland-street. TO LET, House in the best part of th«s Graf ton Road.. -Bell Brothers, Custom House-street. rjno LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed JL DweUil lg-house, with Stable, Coach-house, md about one acre choice volcanic land. Kent, 21s. per week.—Apply to \V. Aitkcn, Land A-gent. HHO LET, a House on the Alton Road, JL containing 12 rooms.—Apply Win. Aitken, Land Agent. TO LET, the Residence of Sir George Arncy, at Remuera, lately occupied by P. Domisky, lisa., comprising Twelve Rooms and :)llices complete, together with Ten Acres of Land, tastefully laid out. Apply to ' \V. AITKEN, Land Agent. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, with ofiice lilting-, lire-proof strong-room, arge dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the law, wine, or general neivantile business.— Apply to \V. Aitken. TO LET, in Guudry-streefc, off Kanuiga liapc Road, Newton, a Large Four-roomed Verandah Collage, with Garden. 90 x 99 feet.— A.pply to J. Morrison, Asphalter, Newton Road. TVfORT 11 S HiTl lE. —'IVo Cottages to let. JJI A pply R. and ]I. Duder. rFIO LET. a Grocer's House and Shop, JL top of lfobson-slreet, containing Groeei-'s Fittings complete, and gas laid or.—Apply toN. VlcCulsky, too of Flobson-street. TO LET, an eleven-roomed House in Neteon-street.—Apply to F. A. White, >hortland-st ree t. EVONPORT HALL. -Seats for 300; splendid stage and proscenium—l*t at 20s )er night.—Oliver Mays. EVONPORT.—New Familj Residence, adjoining Mr Fendelow's, to let. House horoughly finished ; site is warm and dry, with splendid view, to let.—Oliver Mays. CTnELTEXHAM. — Good House (7 rooms) J and outbuildings to let on this favourite leach. Part of the house would let protitablj' luring summer and autumn. —Oliver Mays. VTORTH SHORE, Beach" Road. — Two 131 good Houses, well suited for families of warding houses, to let.—Oliver Mays. EVOXP6~KT —Good Cottage and lialf acre rich volcanic soil, well sheltered and 'enced, £_0a year,—Oliver Mays. r|^O LET*, a three-roomed House in Baker JL Street, Freeman's Bay. Kent, 6s. i.d. per veck. Apply next door. \ PARTMENTS.—Sitting and Bedroom to Let at Broughton Hall, Parnell Rise. riARROTS and Mangold Worted for Kj sale, delivered or on the ground.—C. T. IVren, Mount Hobson, or next Hank of New Zealand. Queen-street. 7«ng REWARD.—Letters addressed to Mr. G. W. Palcy having gone astray, he above reward will be paid if they are re ;urned to the Victoria Hotel, Auckland. LOST-— Last evening at the 'Bus .Stand in Shortland Street". Two Cheques; pay nent stopped; |one Bank N.S.YV. £10 note, lumber known. Finder will I c suitably rewarded. m leaving same at ofiice of this paper. rfIEN SHILLINGS REWARD. — Lost, I near the Wynyard Hotel, a Purse contain ng £1 note, some silver, and a key.—Above reward will be paid on bringing purse to this }ffice. 1" OST, in Onehunga, a Small Pearl _k Brooch.—The tinder will oblige and be rewarded on leaving it at this office, or Mrs. jilmaii's, Onehunga. OST, a Siver Lever Watch, between Wyndham-atreet and Newton. The finder will be rewarded by leaving the same at this office. LOST, a Mottled Kauri. Log, from intake in Mechanics' Bay, branded thus, DF. Any person giving information of same to this office will be rewarded. Any person found with same after this notice will be prosecuted. -f i-fcST REWARD.—Lost, a Bay Pony, JL \3 branded JL on shoulder.—Anyone re turning the same to Wm. Plumeridge. One hunga, will receive the above reward. IVE POUNDS REWARD. — Some malicious scoundrel having, on Monday night last, about 11 o'clock. Cut the Bark off a Large Ornamental Tree on the Grange, Moun Eden, anyone giving information that will lead to his conviction to Inspector Pardy, or under signed, will, on convict'on receive the above reward. —Jas. Prince, Victoria-street East.- ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ! ONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 a-nd up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONKY~TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interes. £.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. 1%/|"ONEY to LEND in large or small __VJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security ; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 2S, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. URNISHED APARTMENTS, Sitting and Bedrooms, Broughton Hall, Parnell Rise^ P~OULTRY SHOW at the Crown Hotel, Grey-street, S o'ciock.This Evening. OTTLED COLONIAL BEER can be obtained at the CROWN HOTEL, Grey street, every Saturday, at Bd. per Bottle; Pints, ■Id. (bottles included). rjpENDERS required for Draining.—For JL particulars apply to R. Morgan, Hill street, Newmarket. TIrTS SI N G T [T L E DEEDS. The present holder of half-an-aere, being part of Lot 4, Section 7, Onehunga, is requested to communicate with J. D. JACKSON, Ohehunga. rfIHE Quarterly Meeting of the Anek 1 land Shipwright's Protection Society will be held in ihe Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on Monday, 4th June, at half-past seven o'clock p.m. All members requested to attend. JOHN K. RAMSAY, ' Secretary.



Notice is hereby given that a Co-partnership lias this day been entered into between HENBTZ Edward Partridge, Tobacconist, Queen-street, Auckland, and Henry Edward Woollams, late of Coromandel, under the style or term of •• PARTRIDGE & WOOLLAMS, Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist?, Queen-street, Auck 'aUa* ... HENRY E. PARTRIDGE, Signed) HENRY E. WOOLLAMS. mtlE CO-PARTNERS solicit a continu _i_ ance of the liberal patronage hitherto ac corded to Henry E. Partridge, assuring their Customers that no pains shall be wanting on their part to merit the same. PARTRIDGE & WOOLLAMS. BXJ SIN ES S N O T I C E. We bet? to intimate ro our friends and patrons that we'have DISPOSED of the GOODWILL of our BUSINESS to MESSRS. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., and have much pleasure and confidence in requesting for them a continuance of the favours so liberally accorded to us during the last thirteen years we have been in business. BELL BROTHERS. Auckland, May 30. IST". TN THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH J_ BOULTER, OF AUCKLAND, HOTEL KEEPER. All persons having claims against the above Estate are requested to send in the same to the undersigned on or before the 12th day of June next, duly verified. Dated this 29th day of May. 3877. HESKETH & RICHMOND, Solicitors for the Trustees. IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN PARKER, BRICKMA KER, DECEASED. All Claims against the above Estate are re quested to be forwarded immediately to Mr. Brock, Solicitor, Shortlan*. street. "vr 6 T I C " E. All persons found Trespassing with Dog or Gun on properly at One Tree Hill, in occupation of the undersigned, will be prosecuted. ROBERT HALL. MR. B. S C HWARZBACH (From the University Eye-Clinics Of Berlin1), SPECIALIST FOR DISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, THROAT, AND CHEST, can be Consulted from May l«th to June 15th, at the "DEVONSHIRE HOUSE," late Captain Casey's, Hobson-st., Auckland. ifSL. Hours, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. CJ HOOT IN G SEAS ON, 1877 £3 E. POUTER & Co., Licensed Dealers under "The Arms Act, Beg to call the attention of Sportsmen to their Stock of— DOUBLE and SINGLE-BARREL MUZZLE LOADING GUNS Double and Single Breech loading Guns Curtis & Harvey's, and Hall's Sporting Powders Kley's Central-fire Percussion Caps Eley's Pin and Central-fire Cartridge Cases Eley's Chemically prepared Gun Wads Walker, Parker & Co.'a Patent Shot, in 101b. and 2S!l>. bags PATENT CHILLED SHOT. Machine for Filling and Re-cappi"g Cartridges Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches And every requisite for the Sportsman. QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, AUCKLAND. N.Z. "\T EW 0 A STLE pOALS! EX "LOVETT PEACOCK." ON SALE RY JOSEPH CRAIG. IT E It V C H E A P. NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED, AND NOW OPENED OUT :— American Dried Apples, 84. $ ib. Frexch Prunes, Gd. ? ft. Finest New Figs, is. 2d. fibox Al.mond Nuts, is. '& ib. Crushed Loaf Sugak, in 561b. boxes, Gd. V Ib. Atso, Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell'a Superior Goods in great perfection as usual. JELLIES. Guava Jelly, Orange Jeij.y, Apple Jklly, Red Currant, Black Currant (in jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly, also Crosse and Blackwell's Honey and Raspberry Vinegar. FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's Best Kinds:—Dessert, Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, &c., &c. PROVISIONS. BVCON, CHEESE, HAM, BUTTER, EGGS "lard, fresh dunedint oatmeal, maize-meal, wheat-meal, BROSE-MEAL, all at the Lowest Cash Prices. PURE TEAS. A Splendid Stock on Hand, in Chests Half-chests, and boxes. THE BEST VALUE IN THE CITY. *3T FRESH ROASTED COFFEES. "®a "Always good alike" is the standard of excellence of our Coffees. They possess great strength and full flavour, and are Fresh Ground Daily on our own Premises. COCOAS AND CHOCOLATES In Great Variety. Van Houtex's Pure Soluble Cocoa, Cocoa Nibs, Epps', Fry's, Taylor Bros., French Chocolate, Cocoa axd Milk, &c, &c. Jb\ HEWIN & BROTHER, FANCY GROCERS, & TEA MERCHANTS, j TCORNKR OF QUEEN AND POT, WELLESLEY-STREETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstown and Shortland, "VTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM iX MISSION AGENCY, Nokgkove Buildings, Clark's Place Bishopsgate-stre:et, WITHIN. CAPTAIN ASHBY, lace Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his frinds and the public, generally that he has commenced business at the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping axd Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of the local wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a position to offer special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atten I tion. London. November Ifi. 187t>. A UCKLAND WAT E R SUPPLY. Town Clerk's Office, May 31,1577. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CON NEXIONS may now be made with the WATER MAINS, under the authority of the Superin tending Engineer, by Licensed Plumbers only, aud in conformity with xhe By-laws and Regulations made in reference thereto. Penalties for non-compliance with the Act :— £20 for each offence, and a further siim equal to the cost of repairing any injury. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk.



I — OF — I WINTER STOCK. ■ear limited to four weeks only !. A. LINABURY & CO., 201 &200, QUEEN-STREET. A GENUINE CLEAR IN G SALE Ci WINTER STOCK HAS THIS DAY COMMENCED, AND WILL CONTINUE FOUR WEEKS ONLY, During which the Entire block will be subjected to such a SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PETCEj . That the object aimed at, namely, A LARGE REDUCTION IK STOCK IS SUS& TO BE THE RESULT. From the -well-known quality of Goods tepf this Popular Establishment, the public may rest assured in getting fcho Bjsst Ob' Everything at ano CJkdek Wholesale Prices !!! The STOCK consist"? of every description oi DRAPERY GOODS in SILKS, SHAWLS, MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS. BLANKETS HOSIERY, MILLINERY LADIES'AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &C. Dressmaking on the Premises. Country Orders carefully anfl promlly executed. Comparison Invited. THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLL REGARDLESS OF COST!!! AT INAB Ult V & f^O". .9 JU \-J 201 & M 5, QUEEN-STREET. Jf *« T I C E. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY' OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of the South British Fire and Marino Insurance Com pany of New Zealand will be held, at the Coin* pany's Office, Queen-street, Auckland, or. TUESDAY, the 3rd day of July, LS77, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, i'oi-the purpose of considering and deciding: upon the propriety of Increasing the Capital of the Company, by the creation ana sale of New Shares, as provided by the 32nd Clause of the Articles oE Association. Also, for the passing, if approved, of the following resolution:— "That Number 95 of the Articles of Association be altered by_ the omission of the words—' and no dividend exceeding ten pounds per cent, per annum shall ac any time be declared unioss under a special resolution of the Company.' " By order of the Directors. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. IZ'EROSENE ! TT'EfiOSENE I JLV JLV IAAA CASES TO ARRIVE. per Elsinore jlFl/l/ from New York. K. & H. ISAACS, Fort-streot, "VT OTICE OF REM 0 V A'L, Hk TKIN3 A. BEGS" TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE SS- H A S R E M 0 V ED!.' "©S TO TH Premises Next Door Below his Old Shop. H. A T X I N S 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 assure them that although bis trade has increased to that extent, that liis REMOVAL to more Commodioiis Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will stil be adhered to: viz., keeping a good article, buying in the cheapest market. and selling at the smallest profit possible. His New Sfeoo shall always be known as The 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 be found, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND ! H. A T X I N S. GRANT & MORTON.. TUESDAY, JUNE 5. CITYM A R T. 10 CASE S F A N C V G OODS, STATIONERY. &C. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Tues&ar next, sth June, at 11 o'clock, 10 cases Fancy Goods, Stationery, Sec, Sec. For absolute Sale. Terms at Sale, M. JONES & CO. TUESDAY, JUNE 5. PIANOFORTE-, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND! EFFECTS. GRAFTON ROAD. M. J ONES & C O. HAVE received instrttctious from Mr c A. Bell (-,vho is leaving for England), to sell by auction, at his residence, Graf ton Road, on Tuesday next, Oth June, at 13 noon, The Whole of bis HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, PIANOFORTE, &c, Comprising Handsome Large Bay Mahogany Side Board, Co;..1 eh, six chairs and Easy Chairs in Mahogany and Morrocc, Pier Glass, What not, Time Piece, Lustres, Vases, Lamp, Window Curtains, Gilt Poles and Rings, Brussels Carpets, Hearth Rugs, Fenders and Fire Irons, Cedar Cheffonniiii'. Handsome Wal nut Pianoforte, nearlynew (I-ioflfman and Son's), Half-Cabinet Sev/ing- Machine (G rover & Baker's) Centre Table and Cover. Pictures : " "ent Day,' " Robert Burns," "Dr. Chalmers," "Sir Walter Scott," " Shakespeare," and Conteinpories, <Sic.. Dining Table, Dinner Service. Cut Decanters and Glassware, Blue and Gold Tea Service. Heavy Silver Plated on White Metal Tea and Coffee Sclvice, £aVvcr, and Cake Basket, Ma hogany and Hair Couch, Brussels Carper, Time Piece, Window Curtains ami Cornices, Suoks &c. &c. Three Suits Bedroom Furmtare, Half Tester Iron Bedstead and Hair Matiraases, Hail and Kitchen Furniture, Cooking Utensils, Crockery and Sundries. Mangle, &c. Black Spanish Fowls, &c., &c. GEORGE SIBBIN. "WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, 1577. mmnm a m • riIHE Subscriber has received iiistruc 1_ tions to sell by auction, at the New North Road, near Star Hotel and Water Kciorvoir, A Quantity of useful Household FurrnMmv Scales, Weights, Water Troug}-, WheeSr barrow. Canvas Coal Xte<{s, U&ii Holdev. Tank, Garden Utenoih*. Kiding Sauule; Harness, Poultry, &c. GEORGE SIBRIN, Auctioneer,