Mair in his presence. The Major cautioned the prisoner. Henry Nonrrove, settler at Alexandra, assisted in capturing the prisoner, %vho was left ia his charge while the constable went to the spot of"the arrest. He asked the prisoner if he killed Morgan ; he said yes, because Morgan had cursed him. He killed -4 T -m i with the tomahawk. He said he had SS n the horse from a stable. Heard * ier tell Major Mair that he had killed \ because of the curse njpokokoh.ua, t " I'll put your head in a pot and ' which the Maoris consider a great This was the evidence. : Mr Hesketk then addressed the jury for the defence. His Honor, in summing up the evidence, told the jury that they were bound to con sider the case in accordance with law, with English law, and not according to Maori law or Maori customs or ideas. Wilful ; murder in law implied malice aforethought, | and the question as to what was lawful ! provocation, was clearly laid down. The j prisoner admitted that he killed the man, : Morgan, with the tomahawk ; the defence set up was that the surrounding circumstan ces were of such a character as to warrant the reduction of the crime of murder to one of manslaughter. His Honor also shewed that no language, however strong, was suffi ■ cient to justify murder. His Honor then proceeded very carefully to investigate and remark upon the facts of the case, and said that the jury were bound to administer the law as it is, but if they saw any reason for reducing the crime to one of man slaughter they were bound to give the prisoner the benefit of that doubt. The jury retired at 2.50 to consider their verdict, and returned at 3.15 with a verdict of "Wilful Murder." On being asked if he had anything to say why the sentence of the Court should not be passed upon him, prisoner said "No." SENTENCE OF DEATH. His Honor, addressing the prisoner, said after a patient trial and an able defence by counsel, the jury had found him guilty of ■ wilful murder. Such a treacherous killing in cold blood is, according to as well as Maori law, murder, and he must know according to those laws, the punish ment of the Grime of murder is death. The sentence of law which he should now pass (hero His Honor put on the black cap), was th at he be taken to the goal from whence he came, and there to be hung by the neck until he was dead. The prisoner evinced no emotion, and was then removed. The Court was then adjourned until to morrow morning at ten o'clock.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[From our own Correspondent.]

E??^::kSwd9 COROMANDEL, this day. MINING- Golden Point.—Good stone wns reported to-day Dunns' party has started crushing-, Royal Oak.—There is a good show in the mine. Specimens may bo looked for next breaking down. In other mines there is nothing new. The Otahuhu arrived with horses lust night, A gentleman fell into the water while going down the landing steps, which are a disgrace to the Gorernment. Had it not been for Mr McLeod he would in ail probability have been drowned. The Argyle has reduced the passage charges from 10s to 7s 6d cabin, and 5s steerage, and the proprietors intend putting on another sreamer about the middle of the week.

GRAHAMSTOWN

, this day.

Fatal Acoidsnt. An accident, resulting in the death of a man named Macdonald, occurred here this morning. lie was found dead at 6 o'clock, having fallen over the cutting near the old magazine, Karaka. A bottle containing a little brandy was in his pocket. The night was rather dark. Deceased is about fifty fire years old. An inquest will be held to morrow. He was a stranger here, having come from Auckland and Wellington, where he Avas manager of a hotel a little way out for some time. He was hard up, and had received aid from some Masons here. STOCK QUOTATIONS. Sales of Moauatairi, £14 7s 6d; Piako, 14s ; lied Queen, 3s 3d ; Queen ot May (double), 35s ; Kuranui Hill, 24s ; Welcome 5s 6d; Perseverance, 2s Id. Sellers : Moanatairi, £13 10s ; Piako, 14s ; lied Queen, 3s ; Kuranui Hill, 25s ; Welcome, 6s ; Shannon and Fergus, Is Bd. Buyers : Piako, 13s ; Queen of May, 35s ; Kuranui Hill, 28s j City of London, 9s.

NAPIER

, this day.

CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT AGAINST A MUNICIPAL CLERK. It is said the Hon. R. Stokes contem plates visiting England before the next ses sion. Mr Broughton, formerly of Wellington, and latterly a clerk in the Municipal otlice, was arrested to-day on a charge of embezzle ing £47 from Pascoe and Co., brewers, Wellington, when in their employ at Wel lington. He was remanded to the latter place. When arrested he expressed no sur prise. He leaves in the Kiwi to-morrow.

The AVesleyan Chapel is about to be en larged, consequent upon the large increase of the congregation siuce the Rev. Mr Robinson resigned his curacy in St. John's Episcopalian Church. NATIVE GOOD TEMPLAR LODGES.

The natives are discussing the propriety of opening more Good Templar lodges, owing to the increase of drunkenness in those hapus near public-houses. ANTICIPATED FAILURE OF HARBOUR WOKKS.' It it is feared the harbour works will not be a succjss. The only benefit gained so far is that the bar is being removed further into the bay, while the rush of water is now so great that it is almost impossible for vessels to come in while the tide is going out. Practical men say that the works will do more harm than good, and that the £75,000 is thrown into the sea.

WAXGANT7T. this rln.v.

ASSAULT WITH INTENT. '

George Brown, jeweller, of Wanganui was charged in the Resident Magistrate's Court tins morning with assault with intent on a married woman. The case was adjourned. DUtfEDIN, this day. THE ACCIDENT TO Til 15 TARANAKI. At 5 a.m. on Saturday, as Captain Andrews thought the steamer had run her distance, and land was sighted due nearly West, but as it was very thick and foggy, none could be seen to the S.W. in the directiou where the highland of Tai roa should have been, and thinking from this he had over-run his distance, and the land in sight was Cape Saunders, or its vicinity. Captain Andrews headed the Taranaki to the north ward, and groped her along the shore. At about half-past six the steamer was head ing in for the land, broken water and kelp being seen on the starboard beam. The engines were at once reversed, and as the steamer went astern-she just touched ground. The moment she touched the engines were turned ahead again, and giving a roll or two the Taranaki slipped off into deep water. Just then the mist cleared, and it was evident that Shag Reef was close aboard. But for this contretemps the Taranaki's run from the North would have been an exceedingly good one, the time from the Manukau to JJunedin being 3 days and 2'A hours. Excepting the points of two of the biades of the propeller being broken, there is not the slightest sign of damage perceptible. Over £10,000 was collected at the Customs last week. The "Star"says the Governor will probably Visit Dunedin within a fortnight.

[Press Agency.]

WELLINGTON, this clay.

-THEATRICAL AND AMUSEMFNTS.

3 Scott Siddons last night concluded / tost successful season, in every respect, 4^^ ever played here. She and IVIr Steele 1 for Christclmrch to-morrow. The Davenports also closed their woll ettended performances last wight, They $cave for Napier,

caterers for public amusement for the next few nights at the Theatre Royal.

INQUIRY RE GROUNDING OF TARA NAKI.

An official inquiry will be held tins morning in reference to the Taranaki having struck on Shag Reef. The railway line is about to be continued from Balclutha bridge up to the township. The report that Sir Dillon Bell is to have a seat in the Upper House is gaining currency. PROFESSOR OF ANATOMY FOR OTAGO UNIVERSITY. Dr Scott, M.8.C.M., Edinburgh Uni versity, 1874, and at present Demonstrator of Anatomy in that University, has been appointed "Professor of Anatomy in the Otago University.

THE STOCK EXCHANGE.

The habitues of the Sharemarket assembled at an early hour this morning, eagerly ex pectant of the telegrams from the Thames. Yesterday afternoon there was some uncer tainty as to the meaning of the term " cross cutting." which occurred in the Moauatairi telegram. The manager was wired to, to explain, and at four o'clock the following telegram arrived : — '' GEAHAMSTOWN, 3.50 p. ni. "Cross-cutting.—Blasting downsides, to give facilities for breaking down reef to morrow. " Hence there were great expectations of this morning's bulletin. At ten o'clock the appended message arrived. " Grahamstown. " ocwt. specimens from new run. Face not looking qnite so well." As may be supposed,this did not improve matters, and the price of shares tell to £13 in consequence, at which sales took place. The question asked is, why the old run of gold is left to break down the new, which is not nearly rso good '! Piakos and Kura miis have been very quiet all day, and no movement of importance is chronicled. KURANUI HILL UNITED. The following telegram with reference to the 650 font level was received by Mr Tot hill at 12.14 p.m. to-day :—" Got gold in the large leader. Can see it easily. Leader 6 inches."

CHICAGO MINSTRELS.

These minstrels gave the first of a series of en tertainments last evening, in the Theatre Royal, and if success depends upoii a most favourable reception, and continued demands upon the powers of the singers and performers, then the Chicago Minstrels have cause for congratulation. There was a good audience present, but the house was not full. The minstrels exerted them selves, and went through, the series of perform ances in a clever and eflicicnt manner. The various voices harmonized ex-jeodingly well. Mr Cary as baritone, Mr Towle as tenor, Mr Mar shall as basso profundo, Mr IS Arlington as bones, Mr \V. Arlington as terpsichoreunist, Mr Hawkins as alto, a"d Mr Wallace, an old Auck land favourite, as tambo. The first part of the programme was decidedly the best. The ballads included therein were rendered with good taste and feeling, and the conundrums, old and new, were telling and effective upon the listeners. " Farewell, by Mr Marshall " Thou art Kverin My Dreams." and "Eileen Allauah," by Mr Cary, w jrc exquisite in pathos and sentiment, and justly applauded. The attention bestowed upon them shewed that the audience fully ap preciated their sentiment and music. The "Happy Old Nig," by Mr D. Arlington, and " Hannah, Hows your Ma," were of an opposite character, full of boisterous mirth, and literally set the house in a roar of laughter. "I want to Kiss Papa," wa3 similar, but- less noisy in its detail. Between the songs was a great deal of fun, caused by the ascendancy ®Fthe ludicrous, and the extra ordinary flashes of wit from the opposite corners. The character finale, " Carry the News to Mary," by four of the minstrels, was a good nigger representation. The overture by the orchestra was one of the best musical performancps of the evening. The fine ballad of Mr Hawkins' was effective, and the singer rapturously encored. The medley or triple dance by Messrs Wallace and 3). and G-. Arlington afforded immense delight, as also did the songs and dances of Mr Wallace. Mr Gary's descriptive song of a storm at sea, was given with much power, and warmly received. The quartette, " What shall he have that;killed the Deer?" was a lively melody of the old hunting dayn. The " Hungry Nightingale" has frequently been produced by local actors, under the title of the " Prima Donna," still it was laughter-provoking and complete. The pisca torial farce,which completed the entertainment, was the poorest tiling of the evening, calculated to please a truant schoolboy, and no one else; it was indeed "excruciating" in its rural bearing, as stated in the announcement. The programme will be repeated this evening.

WASTE LANDS BOARD.

DUNEDIN, this day.

The monthly meeting of the above Board was held this afternoon at the old Provincial Buildings. Present—D. A. Tole Esq. (Commissioner of Crown Lands) in the. chair, J. C. Firth, J. L. Campbell, J. May, B. Tonks, M. P. Moat. MOUNT HOBSON Two applications were received for permission to take scoria ash from Mount Hobson. The Board declined to accede to them. HOMESTEAD SELECTIONS. A letter was read from Messrs. Hill and Bfidgman, settlers under the Homestead Act at Raglan, requesting on behalf oi the settlers, a retaxation of the rule which compels settlers to reside continuously on I their land. It was resolved to instruct I the District Surveyer to report upon each application. MR PANTHER. An application from Mr Panther of Kaitara, Mongonui, was acceded to. TAIRUA. A report was ieud from W. C. Daldy, junr. relative to a petition from this district. PERMISSION TO CUT TIMBER Permission was granted to the Road Boards of the Kaitara and Ororo district, to cut timber on Crown Lands subject to the directions of the Government surveyor. EDUCATIONAL RESERVES. The Board of Education wrote requesting reserves to be set aside for educational purposes, in Okahu (Puhoi), Otea north, and Katikati. The applications were granted. THAMES LANDS. Mr Bond, of Giahamstown, wrote asking if certain lands in the neighbourhood could not be set apart for settlement. The Board instructed the Secretary to answer, that the, jiand was n,ot in, the hands yf \H J?oard^

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bank of New Zenlauci—£2o. National Bank—('Bs. Colonial Bank-40s paid up ; Buyers, .>Ss. Thames Gas—Buyers. 30s. Red Queen—3s 3d 3s Gd ; sellers, 3s 6d. Caledonian (double)- SePers. (50s. Moanatairi-£U 10s, £11, £11 ss, £11 xOs; sel lers, £12. Inverness—Sellers, 6s. Waitekauri—lfls, 18s ; Sellcra, 19s. Alburnia—Buyers, 21s; 223 (ex div). Union Beach—Sellers, 42s 6d. Tokatca—7s : sellers, &». Royal Oak—Buyers, Us : sellers, 73. Waiotahi—Buyers. 22s 6<3. Queen of Beauty—Sellers, 255. Kuranui Hill—32s Gd, 30s, 355; buyers, 32s Gd ; sellers, 37s Gd. Palmerston—Sellers, 4s Gd. Thames—Buyers, 57s Gd ; sellers, 655. Piako- Sellers; 11s. . JOSKPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY/ APRIL 10, 1877.



Holloway AND Gaelick thank the public for their very liberal patronage in the past, and beg to intimate they are in a better position than ever to supply the wants of their customers. Their large ship ments from England, just unpacked, enables them to offer for sale many goods quite new to this market. Amongst them are fancy coloured linen damasks, new brocatell cords, wide floorcloths, for rooms, 2s. lid. per yard ; for passages, from Is. lid. ; oilcloths for stairs, &c, from 9d. : felt carpets, from Is. 7^d. Eight patterns in Linoleum, patent Cork Carpet, unsurpassed for dura bility and comfort. English and colonial made general household furniture, the latter manufactured under the superintendence of R. Cranwell, on the premises, whose long experience is a guarantee for good work manship. Greatest variety of Carpets in the colony. Tapestry, from 2s. lid. per yard. lii addition to all kinds of furnishing goods, there is a large assortment of Drapery, Millinery, men's and boys' Cloth ing, at HolloAvay and Garlick's City Hall Arcatle.—[Advt.l



"OARGAINS —IN—' F2ars MILLI2TE&Y. )0( COSTUMES, MANTLES & JACKETS, DRESS GOODS, MANCHESTER GOODS, | HOSIERY, GLOVES, j LINEN SETS, &C, BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &C. o I During the next three weeks we shall ofter the above goods afc GfItEATLY JLvEDUCED i RICKS! DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING OX THE PKKMISKS. I )O( A. LINA BU R V & CO., i 201 AND 206, QUREN-STRKET. « A TTENTION !—No. 3 COMPANY Fl-"L AUCKLAND RIFLES. " Company Parade on THURSDAY next, 12th i'st., at 7.3!) p.m. Monthly Inspection Thursday weak, J!)Ui hist., at same hour. ARTHUR MORROW, Captain Commanding. April 10,1377- CJELECT AN I) UNI QU E IO ENTERTAINMENT. MDLLE. ATLANTI, The American Songstress, Header and Pianiste, will give one of her rciined Drawlngroom En tertainments, consisting ol! choice Singing, Descriptive Readings, and Piano Solos, in the LOItNE- STR EE T HALL, On MONDAY, APRIL 10. ipTTBLIC HALL, OTAHUHU. TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 10. READINGS FROM SHAKESPEARE! By Mks. Winterto.v Fkisestonk, assisted by the Rbv. E. Brown w, of the Model Training SchooJ, Auckland. LITERARY AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. See Handbills for further particulars. SHOOTING SEASON.—On Friday, th 13th instant, at 12 o'clock, Mh. BUCKLAN will oH'er for sale, at the Hay market, a Brace o Handsome POINTER DUGri, English breed just the age for breaking in.—Particular* of pedigree, ice, can be known at the office, Durham-street, Auckland. WE S L E V A N CHURCH, PITT-STREET. OPENING OF THE NEW SCHOOL-ROOM. The OPENING SERVICES in connection with the above building will take place next SABBATH DAY, April 15. Sermons will bo preached in the Morning at 11 o'clock, by the Key. J. Westbrookk, and in the evening by the Rev. — Taylor. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon an Address will be delivered to the friends and members of the School. Suitable Music will be rendered by the Choir, and Sunday Scholars. Collections will be made at the close of each service on behalf of the Building Fund. The SOIREE will take place on TUESDAY EVEN IN G, April 17. T ECTURE AND FREE DISCUSSION. Jj Subject: " The Church ©f Christ, and its Government of Divine Appointment—All Change Unwar rante," in the Chriastians' Meeting-house, Cook- Btreet, THIS (Tuesday) EVENIM G, at half-past seven, by Ed ward Lewis, "Evangelist" Prea chers specially invited. j . ati ... WANTED^ "clean active Lad to wait at table.—Chas. Barton, Confectioner, Queen-3treet. •_ THE THISTLE HOTEL, (Near the Theatre Royal). FIRST-CLASS LIQUORS! FINEST BILLIARD ROOM! UP-STAIRS BAR UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES. "OALMERSTON GOLD MINING JL COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice, is hereby given that the Books of the Palmewton Gold Mining Company (Limited) will b« Closed from Tuesday, the 17th, to Friday, the 20th instant, both days inclusive, for the purpose of holding an Extraordinary Meeting in Auckland. J. H. HARRISON, SfiOl*£fcfl.l*V Coromnndel, 9th April, 1877. WANTED, a strong Youth as Message Boy—Apply Stab Office "IJiJTANTED to Purchase, Green Oats and V V Maize, Olovnr and Cow Potatoes.— Domain Dairy, Abcrcrombie-street. WANTED. 10 Pick and Shovel Men Apply to McCabe and Welsh at 8 a.m. tomorrow, in Howe-street. ANTED, Apprentices to the Dress m:iking.—Apply to W. Rattray. Draper and Clothier. 68, Queen-street. WANTED, pood Coat Hands ; none but those competent need apply; lok prioes paid.—G. Bryett, Shortland Crescent. ANTED, a smart Boy for Grocery hußijicse.--.Tohn C. Morrin, Queen-street, I TITAN TED. f-evcral experienced" Gene-



nnAILORS.— Wanted a good Coat Hand; JL constant work for a sober man. No other need apply.—C. Darrell, Wyiidham-street. rHO BOOTkAKERS.—Wanted, a Re- JL pairer; constant employment to a good workman.—Apply Wilkina & Co., 43, Victoria street. WANTED, an Upholsterer to make Mattresses and Palliasses.—Apply to T. and 11. Cooke, 67, Queen-street. ANTED, for the Waikato, a good General Servant who can cook and eat well.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a strong active Boy for the Grocery.—H. &P. Gibbons, 58, Welles ley-street. W' ANTED, Apprentices to the ■ Boot Machine Department.—Apply Garrott Bros., Dublin Steam Boot Factory, Wakcneld street. WANTED, a respectable young Girl for house work.—Apply Mrs. Harding top of Grey-street. WANTED, a respectable parson to adopt healthy Boy a week old.—Apply to Mrs. Whin, West-street, Newton. WANTED, in a private family, living in the healthiest part of Grafton Road, one or two Gentlemen as Permanent Boarders. For address apply at this office. W ""ANTED, a respectable Girl about 18 or 19 to do house work.—Apply to Mrs. J. .7. Holland, corner of Havelock and Syinonds street. IHtTAN TED, a lirst-class Fitter.— V 7 >7ones and Co., Boot Closers, High street, near Police Court. WANTED, a General Servant ; refer ences required. Also, a Nursegirl, about 11.—Mrs. Ballin, cornor of Cook and Nelson- Stl'CCtS. W"" "ANTED^by the Advertiser—aged M, married, of steady habits—Employment as Clerk, Collector, St.oroman, or Gonoral Work; good, handy workman ; has a good knowledge of mechanical work. Good references. —A. 8., care of S. Brooking, Mining Agent, 19, In surance Buildings. WAN TED, immediately, two Men and two Boys, with good references, to go Hawking.—W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-street. a young Man, one accus- V t tomed to the Butchering preferred.—R. Elley, Butcher, Parnell. WANTED, a Man and a Boy to milk. Apply to A. Cueksey, Grocer, Wakefleld street. WANTED, Lodgings (without board) in a respectable house, by a Young Man. Apply by letter to " ILIL," Star Office. W~ WANTED, a Cook for the Manukau Hotel, Onohunga; good references re quired.— 11. Hardington. WANTED, two good Grooms.— Apply F. Quick, Victoria-street. 'OTANTED, 6 or 8 steady and respect- Vy able Men as Boarders at Waterman's Dining Kooms and Boarding House, Q.ucen strect, next Montague's Fancy Bazaar. Terms moderate. '^XT-A-NTED, several good Bench Hands 7 V for piece work.—Apply Parker's London Boot Factory, Wakeiield-street. O[7~ANTED, a Cook and Laundress.— k V Apply Mrs. Ali'rcd E. laaacs, Eden-street, opposite District Court. WANTED to dispose of a Grocery Business in the best part of the City.— For particulars applj at this ollico. WANTED, a. Man who understands jnvrdening and can milk.—For address, apply J. Cosgrave and Co. WANTED, a good Coat hand ; highest wages given.— 11. L. Possenniskie, Tailor, Shortland-strcet. "■OuTANTED, three Gentlemen Boarders, v f in a quiet house, no children or othe boarders, cvoi'y comfort.—Apply at this olllce. TABOUiiEßS.—Wanted strong active jLA Yonng1 Men as Day Labourers.—Apply to Ireland Brothers, Panmurc. WA NTED "K~N"OW N, Waterman's Dining Rooms are the only Family Dining Rooms where you can get a Go >l Dinner for a Shilling, including all the delicacies of the season. (Jive a trial and see. Good l.icds. A Night I Soil for lute visitors.—Note address: Next M on (ague's Fancy Bazaar. WA NTEI>~KN OWN, that H. .Sergeant, of Excelsior Storo, Kurangahape Road, will Open a BRANCH in the MAIi.KKT on SATURDAY next, with a Genuine Slock of Groceries, fit prices to suit (lie times. One trial will prove the fact, that the following articles are the [test and Cheapest in Auckland :— Good [•'aiuiiy Tea, 'is V it>; Choice do, ; Sergeant's Kxcolfaior Mixture, &<, being a combination of rarest and choicest Toaß impoJ*tcd; Good Ilouse liold Kjour, Tllis for Is; Preserved Milk, best brand, !M V tin, 8s V doHSS Good Bacon, !)d *' 11. Good Cheese, from id l-> lt>; Sparkling While Sugar, oil V' ll>; ] Jur« Limeiuice, Sd II but. ; Pearl Barley, 3Jd V it.; Whiting, Id V Ib ; Washing Soda. TfiiS for Is. Every other art'clc of the best quality at the lowest possible prices. ¥TOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. A. M. NORMANBY, NAVAL AND MILITARY TAILOR, (Late Princes-'itreet, Auckland), Takes th is opportunity of thanking his numerous customers for!he liberal support and patronage they have hitherto given him, and at the same time to inform them that he has declined busi ness on his own account, aud engaged with Mr J. Cosgrave to conduct the Order Department Of the Tailoring business in Mr C.'s establish ment in Queen-street, where gentlemen will find the same cave taken to produce a superior fit. which has hitherto distinguished him.—A. M. IS' OHM A N BY.—April, 1877- PALMERS TON GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). An Extraordinary General Meeting1 of the Shareholders in the above Company, will be held at Mr. Joseph Newman's otlice, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 19th Jay of April, 1877, at 2 p.m. Business:—To pass a special resolution, "That the Registered Oliice of the Palmerston Gold Mining Company (Limited), be removed from Coromandel to Auckland." By order of the Directors. J. H. HARRISON, Secretary. Coromandel, 7th April, 1877. ■\T OTI C E O F "R"E MOV AL. HERR SCHOTT will receive his Pupils at his New Residence, Harbour View, Shortland sstreet. IT is requested that all Accounts against William Potter, of Epsom, be sent forth with to Mr- P. M. P. Brookfield, Solicitor, Auckland.—William Potter. J&T~f\f\f\ T0 LEND mi Building ' r ?j3>'_fl_ 1/Vw Society principles, or on ; any terras to suit Borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. IN HE SAMUEL COOMBES' ESTATE. Notice is hereby given that all Accounts due to this Estate must be paid to me immediately, on behalf of the Trustees. F. G. EWINGTON, SI, Queen-street. OUNT EDEN BAPTIST SUNDAY BCHOOL. The ANNIVERSARY TEA MEETING will be held TO-MORROW (Tuesday) EVENING, 10th instant, in the School-room. Tea at 6.30. Price, Is. 6d. After Tea a PUBLIC MEETING will be held, when Mr. L. W. Eaton will take the chair, and Messrs. J. Ellyette, C. Hill, F. Battley, R. Fry. Ralph Stewart, C. Brown, R. B. Shalders, and F. G. Ewington, will give addresses on Sunday school work. AUCKLAND LICENSED VIC TUALLERS,—The Licensed Victuallers of Auckland are invited to attend a Meeting to be held on Thursday next, the 12th inst., at the British Hotel, at i p.m. sharp, on serious ques tions relating to the welfare of the business.—H. Fuller, Secretary A.L.V.A. g lessons. — JL Saturday afternoons, from 2to 1 o'clock. Ladies' College, opposite St. Matthew's Church. Boys admitted. /GOVERN ESS.-A Lady would bo glad \3T of a situation. Brandies of Education: English.. Mußic, Singing, rudiments of French and German; understands teaching thoroughly, Apply at this oiSce. TyjTK.' JOHN MoN ALLY,—A Letter for jJLeL you from Home has been received by last mail.---Apply at. the second house from the Ifimp're Hotel, Nelson street North, near the Gra^Works. m"HE AUCKLAND HOTEL. QUEEN Jl and .uigii-streets. T< n Ters for the Lease, for a term of years, of this Commodious and most Centrally-situated Hotel, will be received until noon of Wednpa* day. 18th inst. For particular*, apply to C, WILLIAMSON, Hotel Broker, Vulcan Lane> A UCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. The next Performance, consisting of Mendels sohn's " Athalie" and Beethoven's "Mass in d" will take place on tliio (TUSSDAY) Evening, commencing ivt $ g'elttgk,



■ 9 NEWCASTLE f< OA J, The barque ' Stag' is now discharging NEWCASTLE COAL, And may be had cither Delivered, or at Ship's side, in lots to suit purchasers. Those desirous of laying in a Winter's Supply should not lose this opportunity of doing bo, as they are being SOLD CHEAP. W. & G. WIN STONE, Custom-house-street. OT O T E L FOE SALE. For lTmmediate Sale, the Lease, Lic«nso and aFurniture of a first-class Snbm-ban Hotel, doing large business, datiafiiotory rcasond yivbu ior he proprietor leaving,-^& 0 ° WB RAY, i 2 Queen-atreet. "BTIOR SALET a Lady'a Hiding Habit, Jj new.—Apply Star office. TJTWJit SALE, a Private Residence, con- Js_ taining six rooms, with outhouses, stable, and every convenience, siko of allotment under cultivation 1 acre, facing the Onehunga Road, near Mr. Eastwoods.—For particulars apply to Mr. K. G. Schwartze, Albert Buildings, Queen street ; or Mr. J. O'Neill, Onchunga. FOR SALE, a three-roomed Cottage; quite Now, and allotment 33 x 107.— Apply to Mr J. Poultcr, Eden Terrace, New- North Road. rflO LET, a throe-roomed Cottage at JL Parnoll; rent, Cs. per week. —Apply to Mr. Nairn, Grocer, Parneli. TO LET, in town, 2 Rooms, one with fireplace.—Apply at this othce. nnO LET, a 3-roomed Cottage in Victoria JeL. street, with verandah, in good repair; rent low.—Apply to M. Foley, Grocer, corner of Victoria and Hobson-streets. TO LET, a comfortable Cottage in Sea ileldView; possession to be had on Mon day next. — Apply to T. Peacock, Optician, Sliortland-street. TO LET, in Pitt-street, a live-roomed Cottage; washhouse and every conve nience.—W. J. Oiler and Co., Queen-street. CORNET.— A Purchaser requires a good second-hand one at a reasonable price.— Apply " A.8.," Box 175, Post-om'ce. TOILET, in Pitt-street, a good 7-roomcd House, three fire-places, well, pump, tanks, &c—Apply Mr. John Wilson, Melbourne Store, Karangahape Koad; or E. W. Morrison, Dublin street, Newton. jfffl-fl 4T\/\ CASH, balance as agreed -^ ILVx Vr upon.—Five-roomed House, well finished, good well and tank, allotment (jli x 110, planted with choice trees, Dublin-street, Newton.—Apply on the premises. ON E' POUND KEWARD.— Lost, on Thursday night, April sth, in Princess street, Onehunga, a Silver Watch, with piece of Chain attached; niakers's name, John Knott, Ashton, underlined on face of watch.—The abovo roward will be paid on returning the same to Mr Kclsall, Baker, Onehunga. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF AUCK LAND, HOLD UN AT HAMILTON. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of David Oakn tai;han, of Cambridge, in Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Storekeeper, a Debtor. This is to notify that at the First Meeting of the Creditors of the abovenamed David Carnachan, held at the District Court House, Hamilton, on Wednesday, the fourth day of April instant, John Buchanan, of Auckland, Merchant, was elected the Creditors' Trustee of the property of the said David Carnachan; and further, that the said John Buchanan has signed in writing Ilia acceptance of the Trusteeship; and this is further to notify, that I hereby certify the said e'.cetion and acceptance as aforesaid. Dated, at Hamilton, this Oth day of April, 1577. T. MONTGOMERY, Clerk of the District Court. Whitakicr & O'Neill, Hamilton, Solicitors for the Debtor. Survey Office, Auckland, March 28th, 1877. fjPIENDERS from duly qualified Surveyors a will be received up to noon of the 16th April, for certain Surveys in the Hokianga District. Plans, specifications, and conditions can be seen at this office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. S. PERCY SMITH. Acting Chief Surveyor. TO B~lj I LDE RS. Tenders are invited up to 10 o'clock on WED NESDAY, 18th instant, for the Erection of a Villa Residence near the Whau. T. B. CAMERON. Architect. m o FuTITTTs Tenders will be received hv the undersigned until noon of SATURDAY, the lith instant, for the Erection of Offices and Store in Custom house-street. Plans, &c, at my office, P. HERA PATH, Architect, Queen-street, Auckland. OBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to SATURDAY, the 21st instant, for the Erection and Completion of Three Shops in Wellesley-strefit. Plans, &c, at my office, P. HERAPATH, Architect. SLAUGHTER- HOUSE. j^3 Town Clerk's Office, April 10,1877. The dato fixed for the Reception of Designs for the abovo has been Extended until MON DAY, the 30th April. P. A. PHILIPS.. Town Clerk. A UCKLAND SECULAR ASSOCIA- Bl t i o n. Parties wishing to join the above Society can give in their names to any member of the Officers or Committee; or at the regular Meet ing to be held on WEDNESDAY, 11th instant, fit tho Lyceum (late Old Carl ton Academy), Hobson-street, at 7.30 p.m. J. P. BACKHOUSE, Secretary. ■\T£WTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. JJH Rev. Peter Mason, B.A. The Second Quarter will Commence on MON DAY, the 16th instant. "■p"Uin~Rl POSTS ON SALE. Th<) undersigned haa ON SALE, 1,000 first class Puriri Posts, at the Lowest Market Price. R. A. ENGLAND, Coal and Firewood Dealer, Onehunga. _ t _ _ _ In accordance with the Proclamation in " Gazette" 15, March 23,1870, the Annual Meeting of Justices of the Peace resident in Auckland District will be h<>ld, «t the Police Court, Auck land, on TUESDAY, the 2ith instant, at IS o'olock noon, for the purpose of Choosing a Chairman of Petty Sessions, and Settling a Rota ' of Attendance for the ensuing year. G, M. MITFORD. Chairman, COALS FOR 7RV MILLION ! ! BEST NEWCASTLE COALS (CHEAP), ex isle qe fhanob. In Lots to Suit Purchasms* Apply eariy to



m II E A T It E R O V A L. JL ....ENTHUSIASTIC... RECEPTION AND PRONOUNCED SUCCESS OF THE * >_iL JL JL_ ( ' ~jj GREAT CHICAGO MINSTRELS! {}~ 6 o o TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! SECOND API'EAUANCE OF HAWKINS, the Greatest of Altos WALLACE, the Prince of Comedians D. ARLINGTON, the Ablest Exponent of Negro Eccentricities 11. P. TOWLE, the Silvery Tenor. | The most Provoking Operatic Sketch, THE HUNGRY NIGHTINGALE! The Exci uciatingly Amusing Pictorial Extrava ganza, Hekbb Your Fishing-Link ! Great Triple CLOG DANCE, acknowledged to bo the most intricate of Terpsichorean Feats. Quartette : What Shall He Have That Killed the Deer 1 Vociferously redomanded. Doors open at 7-30 ; Eccentricities at S o'clock. Prices of Admission— is., 2s. O'd., and Is. Reserved Seats at Upton's. *3T Look out yon Change of Programme ! T O- G. T. JL» PIONEER LODGE, No. 1. A Public Meeting -will be held in the Tem perance Hall, Albert-street, on THURSDAY EVENING, April VI, at Eight o'clock. The Entertainment will consist of Songs,Rpcitations, Musical Selections, and Addresses by several friends of the Order. Admission—FßEE. The Public arc cordially invited. ALL" SAINTS' SUNDAY - SCHOOL EN TERTAINMENT. MR. W. F. HAMMOND has kindly under taken to deliver a LECTURE in the above School on WEDNESDAY EVENING next, the 11th instant, at 7.30 o'clock. Subject, " The Lost Tribes of Israel," which interesting" discourse ■"■'ill not only be illustrustcd by numerous dia grams (prepared by the Lecturer), but will also be accompanied with choice selections of Music and Singing. The Rev. E. N. Bree in the Chair. Admission free. A Collection will be made during the evening in aid of the above School. FRIDAY, APRIL 13. MARKET YARD. R. 0. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions from the City Council, to sell by auction, the following Old Stores, at the Market, on Friday, 13th inst., at 11 o'clock, 2 four-wheeled Fire Engines, 1 California!) Pump, Truck Frames, Iron Scoops, Wooden Shutters, <11 Trussels, Rakes, _ Old Iron, &c , &c. TIT.URSDAY, APRIL 12, """ NOOK. WES T Q UEEN-STREE T. ENGINEERS' AND BLACKSMITH'S PLANT. &c, &c, &c, R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr W. Elder, to sell by auction at his premises, West Queen-street, on Thursday, 12th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, Engineer's and Blacksmith's TOOI3, Bellows, Anvils, 1 Brass Turner's Lathe, with Cir cular Saw, Tools, and Driving Wheel, Mangle, Carpenter's Bench, &<>... tt-.0.. Br.a. Also, House and Allotment in Newton Road. Also, A newly-built Residence on the Newton Road, together with a conveniently situated allotment, being part of Gundry's Paddock. FRIDAY, APRIL 13. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday, April 13, at 11 o'clock. Grey Gelding, Hansom and Harness, in good repair. ALFRED~BUCKLAND. FOR SALE, by auction, by the under signed, To-morrow (Wednesday), the 11th instant, an AMERICAN WHALE-BOAT, with out reserve. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. FRIDAY, APRIL 13. HOUSEHO IIT~F ÜBNITURK MANGLE, BRUSSELS CARPET, SEWING MACHINES (NEW). DRAWING-ROOM SUITE. D.B. FOWLING-PIECE, &c, &c , &c. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 13th instant, at 11 o'clock. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of- Drawing-rooni Suite, Brussels Carpet, Manglo, and Washing Machine, Loo Tables, Chests Drawers, Cheffonniers, Chairs, Sewing Machines "Brittania Co." Double-barrel Fowling Piece, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. TO-MORROW, NOON. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. "O»ARLOUR, Dining-room, Bedroom, and JL Kitchen Furniture, Kitchen Utensils, a good Drawing-room Suite, in green damask; Parlour Suites, Cane. Wood and Stuffed Chairs, Carpet, Matting, Washstaiifls, Tables, Loo and Square Tables, Sofas, Bedsteads, Palliasses, Mattrasses, Cheffonniers, Chest of Drawers, Meat Safes, Oilcloth, Mahogany Side Board, fitted with trays; Handsome Iron Bedstead, Earthenware, Glassware, a large Dining Table, Bath, Looking Glasses, an Iron Safe, a superior Harmonium, Musical Boxes, 6 Watches and Chains, Fancy Goods, Jewellery, Stationery, Drapery, and a lot of Books. TO BE SOIFbY AUCTION. Removed to Arthur's Mart (Furniture Depart ment), for Convenience of Sale. TUESDAY, APRIL 17. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK A.M. j FARM AND HOMESTEAD, WAIUKU. TO BE SOLiTbY AUCTIQ>T. R. A E~Tll TJ R. Has been favoured with insl ructions from Mr W. R. McElwaine, to sell by auction at his Land Sale Room, on Tuesday, April 17th, at 11 o'clock, a.m. HIS well-situated FARM of 289 Acres of good Land having a frontage to the Waiuku River (near th« Needles), about 3 miles from the Township of Wniuku, Steamer from Onehunga six times per week. A large portion of the Estate has been laid down to grass, and fenced; it is also well wafceredj and wooded. There is a newly-built Dwelling-house of 5 rooms with a double Brick Chimney, Out-buildings, and there is also a good Water-wheel attached to a first-class dam of water, which was erected for driving Flax-dressing Machinery, and can lie used for any other purpose. This Homestead and Farm, from its position, ' character of soil, and the amount of improve ments done, is a most desirable investment for any one wanting to combine health, pleasure, and comfort. Terms at Sale. For further particulars apply to Mr McEl waine on the. Property; W, Aitken, Esq., Short- I ind-street; or*to the Auctioneer. ~MOMI>AYTaPIUL 16. G 0 T T A G E A N D A L L O T M F N T, NAPIER-SFREET. TW 0 COTTAGES, ONEHUNGA, The subscribers have received instructions to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort atreet, on Monday, 16th instant, at 12 o'clock. IVT A PIER-STREET—Allotment, 26 feet JJi ftontago by 131 feet deep, situate near the Franklin Rood, on which is erected a com fortable Cottage of five rooms and scullery, sup plied with water by means of a well and water casks. Thi3 property adi oins Captain Harrison'a and commands a most extonslve view. Also, Without Reserve, ONEHUNGA—Lots 3 and 7 subdivision of Allot ments 1, 2, 3, and 4, seotion 21, Town of Onehunga, SO feet frontage to Market-street by 05 feet to Fitaroy-strect, with the> two pottftfea thereon erected, BAMOTi COCHRANE; & SON*



M0N1) A V AKI) TUES DA V, commencing At 11 O'clock a.m. CLEAIII NG- 0U T SALE CLOTHING, DBAPEiLY, HOSIERY, HABEHDASTTEUY, &c, AT Tilt: PiiEMISKS LATELY OCCU PIED BY SAMUEL COOMBES, QUEEN-STREET. A L S O, SHOP FITTINGS AND FURNITURE, GAS FITTINGS, INTEREST IN UNEXPIUED PORTION OF LEASE, &C. R. A It T II U R BfAS l>een favoured witli instructions L from Mr. V. Wix-rau to soil by auction, at the premises, Queen-btrcefc. lately occupied by- Mr. Samuel Coombcs on Monday and Tuesday, commencing at 11 o'clock turn., A Large and ■Woll-assnvtc.d Lot of Men's and Hoys' Clofhin ;'. i Si'tMio-vy, Hosiery, Haberdashery, &c\ Shop f'Mttings and immature Gas Sittings Also, The Interest in the Unexplred Portion of the Lease nf those Central and Commodious Premises. Terms—Cash. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11. CITYM A R T. 10 CASES CLOTHING, MERCERY, &c, &c., &c. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. GRANT & MORTON ; JTIjj~A"VE received instructions to sell ! JSLJi. by auction, at the City Mart, on Wed nesday, 11th instant, afc 11 o'clock, 10 cases Men's, Boys', and Youths' Clothing, Mercery, &c. Terras at Sale. FRIDAY, APRIL 13. THE II A V M A R X E T. 17*011 SALE, at the Haymarket, on Fri -fiJ day, 13th inst., at 11 o'clock, TWELVE MARTSS AND GELDINGS, from the Wajkato, comprising— Ohesnut Filly, i years old. by " Niuvcjet" Grey Colt, 3 years old. by " N n,yget" Black Filly. 3 years oiri. by " Nugget" Black Mare, C ycrs old, by "Dainty Ariel,"a S«od hack 8 Medium-sized Yonng Horses, fit for either saddle or harness. ALFRED BIRiRXAND. THURSDAY, APRIL 12. CITY MAR T . VALUABLE CITY AND SUBURBAN PROPERTY AND COUNTRY LANDS. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Thursday, April 12, at 12 o'clock noon, Allotment 33 feet frontage to Elliot-street, by 120 feet, adioininjj promises of Drown. Barret & Co., on which is erec e<l Larsre. Warehouse, 2 s' oreys, 33 feet by 70 feat, with Two Sheds nn-j. Large Y/ard, securely fenced. Allotment v o . io, Symonds street, near Mount-street, -14 feet frontagro by 100 fret, on wirch is erected comfortable C-roomecl Cottage, Outliouses, ■VaVei- Tanks, ice held under Lease, 40 yesi-rs unexpired, at £11 per annum—ground rent. ROYAL GBORGK HOTEL, Newmarket, opposite Ivvber Pass Road, containing large bar, two bar parlours, billiard-room, dining-room, club-room, eight bedrooms, kitchen, scullery, store rtx-.m, stiible, out houses, &c, &c, erected on allotment 110 h"nks frontage by about 400 links depth; let on lease to a goo i tenant at £10 16s 8d per uionth. At rear of ai'otm. Nt, extensive Quarry of Blue Stone is being . worked, subject to a roya'fy of Is per load. 66 feet of allotment has beon applied for by Gove-*•u»ent for use of Kaipara Railway. This property will be sold subject to mortgage bearingi-iU-rest at 8 per cent, pr annum. Allotment, corner of Victoria and Elliott streets, 25 feet by 100 feet, li»o,sehoid • unexpired term of 99 years to run. ' House corner of Oolling'smoi and Clvtfe streets, containing 7 Itnoms, laive Draw ingroom with Bay Window, Verandah X tciien.Oat-houscs, U-dergroundTanE erecea on Allotment 60 fe..t by 100 fc-efc. The House recently built, a-d in good repau\ Allotment, corner of Hill-street and Ca;-2ton Koiid, Newmarket, 100 feet frontage by 100 teet depth. Allotment, Hepburn-street, 33 x 100, with newly-erected substantial five-roomed Cotrago — viz., 2 well-ventii;i.';ud ■Bud. Kooxns, Dining Room. Padnur. and Kitchen. Register Grata and Dwarf Oupboarrts ia Parlour; l)res?er, Copp r Oven in Kitchen, with .v/ater laid on from Tanks. There is a good Well. The [ Property is well drained and aeourelv fenced, and planted with choice fruit trees. COUNTY OF MONGONXJI, Lots 32 33, 84. Parish of Oraru, m acres; good land. Part of this kauri bush. COUNTY OF MARSDEN. Lot 105, Parish of Omah. 7b uc es Lot 107, Parish of Omah, SIJ acres! Lot 51, Parish of Omah, 80 acres.' Allotment 9, section i, of Tauranga, containing3u-arches, irontin-< amorSu i street, &^ nedV jUizabeth-su'eet, TERMS: 25 per cent. Cash Deposit, balance by prornisaoiy notes (without interest) at U. i, t>, and 8 months THURSDAY, APRIL 12. BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! mHE subscribers will sell at the Mart, JL Fort-street, on Thursday, 12th instant, at 11 «,clock, 600 voluxo.es BOOKS SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. THURSDAY, APRIL 12. THE KEMUEKA YARDS. EOR SALE, at the Romucra Yards, on Thursday next, at i o'clock, A Mixed Flock of iOO Ewes. Ewe and _ Wether Lambs b' quiet Cows and Heifers, near calving. ALFRED BIJGKLAND. THURSDAY, APEIL 12, RE M U E R A V A R D S e FOR SALE, on Thumlay next, 32th instant, 40 Well-fatted Pigs, from tlae East Coast, many of large sise. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, APKIL 13. T H E II AY M A RK E T. Ij^Oß SALE, at the H&ymarket, on _|j on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, A Firat-class Light ttatnen Koi-se, (iy^ra JM Double tJuriiuss. '^^ &WW& BUCKLAm), P