to strike her with it. Witness prevented him from doing so. Witness saw Mrs McGrath at 7.30 p.m. on St. Patrick s Day She was not then under the mnuence of liauor She had never seen Mrs McGrath drunk Witness took charge of the baby. By Mr Madden: She was not on terms of intimacy with Mrs McGrath. She had heard McGrath tellling his wife not to go to Mrs Hawkin's honse. McGrath was drunk on Monday evening. Mrs McGrath told her on Monday evening that she thought her nose was choked, as she could not breathe. Sergeant O'Connor deposed to arresting the prisoner in his house on the present charge. He "Saw Mrs. McGrath there. She was m the state described by the last wit" ness. Prisoner shook his fist in her face, swore, and said he would put a new face on her if she did not tell the truth. By tho Court: He had known Mre. Hawkins for four years, and had always found her to be a decent, hard-working woman. The depositions were then re"ad over to the prisoner, who was fully committed to take his trial at the approaching criminal .sessions of the Supreme Court. He re served his defence. LUXACY. On the Medical Testimony of Drs. Wright and Dawson, Robert Forstan, was committed to the Whan Lunatic Asylum. This was all the business.

NEW WESLEYAN CHURCH, NORTH SHORE.

The long lookod-for opening tea-meeting in connection with this Church came off last evening. The ovoning was ono of those which entice folk out, and many Auckland, friends availed themselves of tho meeting, and made a moonlight excursion into the bargain. Not tho least portion of tho programme was the refresh ing spread of tea by several kind ladies.who not only gave the trays,bnt also thoir services. The after meeting was a social timo. The Chapel steward, Mr Hooker, read an oncourasing account, of tho finance of tho building, showing receipts to the amount of £519 6s 2d and pay ments £533 103 3d. Mr Mooker gars a special announcement that Tho architect. Mr Bartley, had given a donation ef £20. The following fentlemen gave speeches: Rev 3W. Kirk, W. . William 3, J. Bates, W. Worker; Mes3rs Wolsman.l Fee, Buttlo, and S. M. Green. The choir for the occasion sang some select pieces, which gave si sweet tinge to the meeting. A collection, amounting to £612s 7d, was made at the close.

THE KURUNUI HILL UNITED GOLD MINING COMPANY.

The first annual meeting of this Company was held in Mr. Tothill's offices this after noon, Warwick Weston, Esq., in the chair. The balance-sheet and Mine Manager*) re port were submitted to the meeting. The returns of the mine amount to £5,267 2s 5d —the greater portion of which has been obtained from tributers, to whom the old workings have been let at high percentages. These large returns have enabled the Di rectors to prosecute with vigour the try costly work of prospecting the mine at the deeper levels without making any call upon shareholders. The working plant of the Company is in most excellent order, and tramway communication between the bat tery and. all parts of the mine is complete. The mine manager's report was very satis factory ; the manager expressing the belief that, during the present year, lie will be in a position "to congratulate the directors on the realisation of thsirjmost sanguine expect ations. After some remarks from Captain Daldy, the chairman proposed the adoption of the reports and balance-sheet. Mr Peacock seconded, carried. On the motion of the chairman, seconded by Mr A. Ewen, the retiring directors were re-elected. Mr John Waymouth was re-elected auditor at a fee of £10 10s.

The meeting then reparted.

CABLEGRAMS.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

Arrival of the Hsro,

SYDNEY, this day. The Hero has arrived from Auckland.

S4.LE OF SLAUGHTER-HOUSE] FEES AND TOLLS.

A sale of Government tolls was held by Messrs Tonks and Co to-day at their mart, when the f ollowins? prices were realized:—Fees leviable at Public Slaughter-house, Newmarket, £71 per month, G. Clayton; Tolls leviable at iamaki Bridgo, £1553, George Pcnnell; the Tolls leviable at the Toll-gate near the Junction Hotel, and at Chain-bars, Seccombe Road, and Bucklands Road, £111 per month, Mr McGavy; Tolls leviable at Otahuhu and Slippery Creek Toll-gates, £14, Mr Southerland. Tolls leviable at Arch-Hill Toll-gate, £13 per month, William Sloano. Tolls leviable at Mount n,den Koad Toll-Kate, Gaol Road Chain-bar, together with royalty leviable for Scoria Ash, &c., token from the Gravel Pits on the Mount Eden Reserve, £37, George Wilson.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN COEHSSPONDENT.]

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. PROPOSED ROUTE TO WAIOTAHI. Mr W. C. Wright recommends the county to continue the rood up to Waiotahi by a zig-zag above the Shamrock battery, to Weston's battery site, thence by another zig-zag, to the summit of the saddle leading to°thc branch of the Alabama creek, thence by the Alabama watershed to the head of the Karaka watershed, to render workable, cheaply, a large district highly auriferious. The proposal is likely to be adopted. PUMPING ASSOCIATION.

The directors of the Pumping Association ats prepared, if the County release them from tlie mortgage, on an undertaking that certain worksVill be performed, to have a value placed on the properties, and if gold is discovered the companies shall, after re imbursing themselves for prospecting from the date of agreement, pay the value to the county, before dividing further sums amongst the shareholders. MORE.MAORI BOUNCE.

The niggers, headed by Tulcokino, have felled trees across the road beiug construc ted to Paroa. The men quietly clear the obstructions away, and continue work. THE WAITEKAURI.

TJie manager of the Waitekauri reports, he is likely to start the battery on the Ist April. The ground is very hard. The prospects of the mine improve daily, as it is opened out. PERSEVERANCE. The Perseverance have a good show of gold in the Young New Zealand reef, lately cut in their ground. SPECIMENS FKOM THE MOANA-

TAIRI.

Two specimens from the Moanatairi, about three times the size of a man's head, were displayed at the bank of New Zealand. They are certainly the best I have seen, not excepting the Caledonian Baud, 6 to 7 inches as thickly impregnated as possible With gold. It might bo called gold, so little stone is there. The shares do not move up much, as heavy holders have loaded the market.

Goad's tribute, Alburnia, 268 ozs. The specimens at the bank will be taken lo Auckland; they weigh 95 lbs. and are to contain 500 gzs. The sharemarkot: Sales — Moanatairi, £18, £19 10s, £18 10s j Red Queen, 7s ; Al burnia, 21s, 20s *6d; Piako, 9s; Waite kauri, 18s, 19s ; Young N.Z., 7s, Perseve- Sance, 2s. Sellers, Moanatairi, £19; Red |l§hen, 6s 6d; Waitekauri, 19s ; Kuranui L 22s 6d ; Shannon, Is 3d. Buyers, Moa- H£LJjri, £18.

WELLINGTON, this day, A LUCKY ESCULAPIUS. , A. Wellington, doctor recently bought },?5 >£oiuv»tam shares at 19a j he lias just sold ■tern <#> fsh $»» awkt»S & sMw pwftt et TO

THE ELECTION

The election of candidates for the seat in the General Assemby, vacated by Mr Edward. Pearce, took place yesterday, and created a good deal of excitement. Mr Travers had. engaged nearly the whole of the cabs in the city. To wards eleven o'clock, the business of the day was much increased in brisk ness, and the voters began to arrive very numerously. After mid-day, and towards the afternoon, the scene in front of the Court-house was very animated. The bet ting on the event was very varied, some times as much as 5 to 1 was taken on Hut chison, and the same odds on Travers. A good deal of money was laid on each can didate. At noon, Mr Hutchison was considered a certain winner, and money "was freely offered in favour of him, but the supporters of Travers declined to back their candidate. A peculiar style of advertising was introduced into this election. A huge black pig was placed on an express, and a poster, with "Vote for Travers" printed on it in very large type, stuck on his -back. This advertisement attracted a good deal of attention. At two o'clock, about 600 votes had been polled, and it was supposed that Travers' chances of election had increased somewhat. The consequence was that betting went down to 2 to 1 on Hutchison, and even that could hardly be obtained. At three o'clock, voting was supposed to be nearly ecpial, and no bets would be taken by either side although each was confident of success. 'During the last hour., between three and four o'clock, very feAv votes were polled, the majority of electors having recorded their votes earlier in the day. The result of the poll was : Travers 571 Hutchison 563 CONGRATULATIONS TO SIR WILLIAM FITZHERBERT. A number of leading merchants and other influential citizens, including several members of both houses of parliament, assembled yesterday afternoon at the Provincial Buildings to congratulate Sir William Fitzherbert on the honor of Knighthood being conferred upon him by Her Majesty. Between 40 and 50 gentle men were present. Mr Hunter, M.H.H., called on all present to drink " The Health of Sir William Fitzherbert," essentially a oolonist; one who had gone through all tho ups and downs of the colony, and done big part most thoroughly in establishing a colony destined ultimately to become one of the greatest nations of the earth. It always was gratifying to see the services of our "public men recognised as in this instance. It was one pleasant feature in our connection with the mother country, that these distinctions were awarded, and bo worthily. The toast was received with tremendous cheering. Sir William Fitzhurbert said he was quite taken by surprise by this most unexpected demonstration. He had been identified from the first with Wellington in all its varying fortunes, and there was no one whose heart coiild glow with warmer gratitude than his own, to see that the heroic efforts of that gallant band who, founded this settlement had been crowned with such success in the present prosperity of Wellington. The honors conferred on him had never been sought or " touted" for by him, and he was sure those who now sat around him would recognise that this was the case, and that any honors bestowed on him had been justly earned, and conferred in recognition of public services. He ft:lt convinced that this remote corner of the Empire was destined to become one of the greatest nations on earth, and it was a source of just pride to those who had founded New Zealand to know that their British pluck had added one of the brightest jewels to the British Empire. Mr. John Martin then proposed the health of Lady Fifczhcrbert, which was no less enthusiastically received. Sir William Fitzherbert then proposed the health of Mr. Hunter, M.H.R., a true, faithful, and willing colonist, in all the vicissitudes of the colony.

Mr. Hunter briefly returned thanks, and the meeting then separated.

TIMARU, this day. THE LIBEL AGAINST G. M. USED,

To-day, before Mr Woolcombe, Resident Magistrate, and Mr Hall, Justice of the Peace, Richard Shcrrin, alias Arundel, in custody, was brought up on remand, charged with a criminal libel on Mr G. M. Reed. On the application of Mr Hamerslcy, solicitor, prisoner was remanded back t Waimate till to-morrow. Bail was not asked for.

[PER PRESS AGENCY.]

WELLINGTON, this day. FURTHER PROROGATION TILL

JUNE 15TH.

A proclamation in the Government "Gazette" announces that the meeting of the General Assembly is further prorogued until June 15th next.

This evening the Provincial Grand Master of the Irish Constitution and the officers of the Lodge will visit the United Service liOdge. Master Masons are invited to attend.

WELLINGTON, this day,

CONTEST FOR TOTARA.

Dr. Doyle of this city intends to contest the seat for Totara, vacant by the death of Mr Tribe.

William Findlcy well-known on the West Coast, as a partner in the firm of Malt and Finley, also intends to contest the seat, and has left for the West Coast to-day for the ' vpose of meeting the electors of Totara.

• DUNEDIN, this clay. SETTLEMENT FOR RAGES.

The following amounts were paid over by the Jockey Chib last evening to winners of vavi >us races :—O'Brien, £850 ; Redwood, £545 ; Delmain, £171 ; Jaggert, £157 ; Smith, £115; Mackay, .en, £102; Logan, £86; Gourlay, £7t> ; Milligan, £55 ; Walters, £37 ; McKenzie, £34 ; Swanson, £27 ; Stephenson, £19 ; Nosworthy, £19 ; Mrs. Seabrii'lit, £14 ; Coulson, £9. ANOTHER NEWSPAPER LIBEL.

William Hooper, late editor of the "Temperance Times," intends prosecuting that paper for libel if an apology be not mode. •

CITY COUNCIL.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the City Council was held this afternoon. Present: His Worship the Mayor (W. J. Hurst, Esq.) in ! the chair, Councillors Goldie, Waddell, Mase fleld, Brett, and Yon der Heyde. DEBENTURES. His Worship the Mayor informed the Council that advices had been received by the Bank of New Zealand that the balance of the city de bentures sent to city had been sold at par. ASSESSMENT OK WESTERN SPRINGS. His Worship informed the Council that the Assessment had been reduced from £l,oio to £500. GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES. His Worship said he hart received from the Government, after some delay, a statement of the 10a subsidy due to the city. The amount was £2,185 3s Id. GOOD FRIDAY. The Mayor intimated that in consequence of the 31st» March beinsr the end of the financial year he had directed that the City Offices should be kept open on Good Friday, NEXT MEETING. His Worship gave notice that the next meeting of the Council would take place tins day three wc°ks so as to bring the days next year into the ordinary channel. He proposed that authority should be given to him to pay any contractors in the meanwhilo to whom money might be due. FINANCIAL STATEM MN l\ His Worship said he hoped at tlio fif >:t meet ing to lay before thorn a financial statement, showing l-he revenue of the City now, and the nrob&bie rcmive in 1879 or 1880. Hia object in d }jn« this was to show thoao suburban districts who woro petitioning; being created into borougba, tnaf. thoy would consult their own iiitojfssts by cumins in m part, of tfie city.

sion that Mr Kirby's forfeited deposit be re turned to him. To obviate such a difhculty in future, he had drawn up a fresh tender paper, which would give them absolute power to retain deposits.

CAB STANDS. A communication was received from Welling ton informing the Council that the Government had no power to make a grant of tho cab-stand, as desired.

• PATHWAY Mr It. Dickson gave nolicc that he intended to form the footpath opposite to his front door m Ponsonby Road.

THE EVENING STAB, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 38, 1877.



HOLLOWAY AKD GARLICK thank the public for their very liberal patronage in the East, and beg to intimate they are in a ettcr 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, tho latter manufactured under the superintendence of ■R. Cranwell, on the premises, whose long experience is a guarantee for good work manship. Greatest variety of Carpeta in the colony. Tapestry, from 2s. lid. per yard. In addition to all kinds of furnishing goods, there is a large assortment of Drapery, Millinery, men's and boys' Cloth ing, at Holloway and Garlick's City Hall, Arcade.—[AD vt.] Pabnelli Butchery. — Full Weight v. Counties Act Gas,—The undersigned having been -weighted in the scales by Sergeant Gamble, under tho supervision of Caleb tho Cleaver, and not found wanting, can guarantee to his cus tomers Meat of all kinds of the primost quality, full weight, and no " gas." Poor Folks, don't be induced by any amount of gas to buy short weight, but come and get full weight and good quality, and don't malco an "h" of a mess of it, a3 some butchers do at public exhibitions. Fair Play.—Gkouge Raynes, Parnell Rise.



OUR Warehouse will be CLOSED TO MORROW (Thursday), 2!) th inst. L. D. NATHAN & CO. Z Q Q ' HAWEA/ FOR SB^l^^^. *SOUTHERN PORTS Will be detained until 8 a.m. on FRIDAY, 30th inst., should the San Fran cisco Mail not arrive before G a.m. To-morrow (Thursday). HENDERSON & MACFARLAIN E, Acrent3. mHE CITY COUNCIL OFFICES trill JL be CLOSED on FRIDAY and MONDAY nex M EasterHolia r >. 3HiLipS( March 28, 1877. -^ O T I C E. The BANKS will be CLOSED for the EASTER HOLIDAYS, from FRIDAY, 30th March, to MONDAY, 2nd April, inclusive. IN RE SAMUEL COOMBES' ESTATE. Notice is hereby given that nil Accounts due to this Estate imist bo paid to me immodiatcly t on behalf of the Trustees. F. G. EWJXGTON, 81, Queon-strcejt. WANTED, several experienced General Servants : also, Hotel Servants, and Girls to assist..—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland street. _ ANTED, a lirst-class Laundress, and V V handy Lad, for Hotel in country.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. "YItTANTED an Assistant. —Apply to 15. V V B. Shaldors and Co., Draper, 200 and 202, Queen-street. nOj.7"-ANTED, «■ Boy to groom a horse and V v make himself xo.ncral useful.—Apply to Dr. Hooper, Hobson-stroet, in the uvcnin.it. iOTANTED, a iir.st-elaas Barmaid, at the V V Star Hotel, Albort-atrcet. WANTED, an experienced Female Cook. -Applyto Mrs. K. Isaacs, Bona Viator, Eden Crcaccnt. \7jjy ANTED, a clean active young Girl V V to make herself generally useful.—Apply before noon to Airs. Keee, North Road. ANTED, an extra hand Bread and Biscuit Baker, to assist in making Buns for Good Friday.—C. Burton, Queen-street. "VftfANTED, young Man to drive and V t garden ; old Man to milk and garden ; Man and VVifo for dairy farm. Also, 7 Female Servants.—Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. WANTED, a good" Cook and Steward for the Mazeppa.—Apply to Niccol, Ilendry, and Co. ANTED, Twenty Men for Mercer.— Apply to Daniel Fallon, Mercer. WANTE'DKNO WN.—No cash down. Only two of the best 5 acre Allotments left on the Lake Ko.id, near Flagstaff, 6a, per week for C years.—Oliver Mays, Devonport; or at this office. WANTED, a General Servant able to cook.—Apply Mrs. Kenderdine, Eden strcet. ANTED, an intelligent Youth ; must be a good calculator; references re quired.—Apply to C. Major, Wellesdey-Btreet. WANTED, 6 or 7 Draper's Assistants. Apply J. Cosgravo & t;o. ANTED, a young Girl about 14 to be generally useful.—Apply at the United States Dining Rooms, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN.—Wo are still making 15s. Trousers to order—Phillips' Mart, Queen-street. W~~ANTED a competent Milliner.— Apply to J. M. MeLachlan. ANTED, 2 Young Men accustomed to the Butchering.—Apply to G. Hulme, Butcher, Queen-street. ANTED, a General Servant } must be «■ good Cook and Laundress; refer ences required.—Ms. Motion, Mount Albert. WAN TED TO PURCHASE, an Eight horse power Engine and Boiler, together or separate.—Apply Star Office. WANTED, two or three respectable Men as Boarders in Shortland-street, a quiet home, no children. Terms, 18s. per week. For address apply to Mr. J. Ward, Oil and Colour Warehouse, Shortland-street. ANTED, a situation as Clerk; mer chant's office preferred; have some knowledge of bookkeeping; am willing to serve a short time on probation.—Apply, by letter, to "A.8.C.," Star Office WANTED "to Buy, Tomatoes.—Apply Thames Store, Drake-street. ANTED, a few respectable Men as Boarders, one minute's walk from the D^ck, Wharf, or Queen-street, Terms moderate, with every attention.—Mrs. Hughes' Private Boarding House, next Masetleld's Buildings, Albert-street^ WANTED, Improvers and Apprentices to the Dress, Mantle, and habit Mak ing (fitting and cutting taught.)— Apply 3 doors below Turkish Baths, WANTED, a Double-sided Cutting-out Press.—Address, stating price, to A.B. C, this ortice, WANTED, a good .General Servant. Apply between the hours of 10 and 3 o'clock at Montague's Fancy Bazaar, Quecn strcet. \]ST ANTED, a Boy to go Hawking ; one V V who is persevering can do well. License will be paid for.—W. H.JJainpier. WANTED, agood Repairing Hand for tho Body Shop.—Anpiy to Cousins and Atkins, Victoria Steam Carriage and Wheel Factory. j_ WANTED, a good Coat Hand. Highea log paid.—Apply 11. L. Posseneukio, tailor, ShoVtland-street. ANTED Known, Geiitiemen s Clothes Cleaned, Renewed in Colour, and neatly ronair-sd: Colours warranted fast, and not wash oil Dyaing in all its bt'micu'Sa done rtt Kclgnr's Dreiltisr and Clcaniagr UsttiWiahißeut, WeUcsloy etreet East, Auckland, Coramunlo&tiona by post_prmr«ptlT „«.,,.. „ /I KJjiCQJZ~T(iir wh- laOSu," % br.'ft. —



JPQAA — WANTED, a Sleeping or cW^VV. Working Partner, with £300, to ■join two others in an extremely profitable business.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Short land-street, next the Post-oHice. ____ -fl A\S. —6'oo ACRES of First-class Land, JL \r at His. per acre, easy distance from Auckland. ~S. vtiile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post-office. TO LET, or for Sale, on very easy terms, a most, convenient six-roomed House, in Nelson-street; quite new.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. _ _ -4?ii "Ariin T0 L]E^D on Buiwin« ~^s^JL\J f \-^\_r Society principles, or on any terms to suit Borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agont, Vulcan Lane. T-TIOR POSITIVE SALE, Cheap, on easy JU terms, a really comfortable Four-roomed Cottage in Baker-street.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OH. SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite now.—Sanmol Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, a Central Fire Choke-bore Breach-loading Double Gnn, by E. M. Reilly, London; 200 empty cartridge cases, with gun case and reloading apparatus complete. Owner leaving the colony.—Apply "B.,"Albort Brewery, Queen-street. TV/TONEY WANTED (£SO) for 6 months, JjyJL 15 per cent, per annum allowed; first class security. —Apply X. Post-office. mO DRAPERS. — Wanted, a Junior JL Assistant for Gisbornc. —Apply to William Adair, at W. McArthur & Cos. SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES by Suez Mail. Full supply to hand.—Harris' Fancy Goods Establishment, Queen-street. A® KLAdffc —WANTED, a Partner with '^^Hy\y\yo £500 capital, to join a practical Brewer in a populous district where there is no competition.—S. Vailo, Commission Agont, Shortland-streot. FOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, and terms very easy, a really good Sevcn roomed House, with elated roof, and freehold allotment, -10 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. X**>> X CASH, BALANCE by Weekly cßsiy r&QtP Payments of £1, a neat Dwelling House, quito new, healthy situation, good view. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agont. jOJTj AA C A SH, BALANCE as a ?rced. r>&JL"y\r A 5-roomed Cottage at Sprinß bank, with allotment 40 x 100, good well.—S. Vaile, Houto, Land, and Estate Agent. &*T'~f\i~\ TO LENi),~in stuns of £50 r^^\-F \-T and upwards.—S. Vailo, Honse, Land, and Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. "VTOKTH SHOIIE.—A Cottage to Let; J3i also, snvcral Houses for Sale—li. and It. Duder, Dcvonport. DETACHED,,Cottagc to Let, 4 rooms, plenty good water, close to the Junction ; small family preferred.—-Enquire of Mr. Fowler, Grocer, corner of Edwardes-street^ nnO RENT, a four or five-room Cottage in JL Ponsonby or JJudwoojlDistrict*, if suitable will take for a year certain; a good Burden, or sufflcient RTOund to form one, indinpensable.— Address, stilting terniK, &.c, to "M., at Messrs. Close Bros., Grocers, Queen-street. f~W\ O LE T, a Family Residence at _I_ Remuera. near the Newmarket Railway Station, containing 0 rooms, with li acres of Jand; rent, £1 per week.—Apply to J. M. Len nox, Estate Agent. TO LET, two Rooms with lire place, well adapter! for two persons, either single or married (without children), in a healthy locality ; live minutes walk from the Union Bank.—Enquire at tho Wynjard Boarding1 House, Abercronibie-strcct. MHO ]»E LET, tlio.se conveniently-situated JL Ofllcrs over Mr. Poarse's shop in Qaeen gtrcct, and lately occupied by Mr. Kissling, Solicitor.—John Buchanan, Shortland-street. nnO LET, Victoria Lively and Bait _R_ Slables, with Dwellinpf-house, in Albert and Chapel-streets —Apply to Dip;nan and Arm strong, i fc 5, Imperial Chambers. fi!!^ J/ET, a Grocer's House aud Jgipl _S_ Shop, ton of ) lob-ion-streot, contiun iriK Grocer's Fittings complete and k»s laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of llobson street. THOR SALE, (very cheap) a (ive-roomed JO House; I hrco flrc-plaoca, Kood well, double allotment, drained and planted with fruit trees. —Apply «.t \Y. Baxter's store. Great_North Koad. HOUSE of five rooms and scullery lo Let; very pleasant and healthy; good well and rain water, ovm in kitchen, registered stove. Any person fond oil gardening would find this a very comfortable home. Tho prarden is over 100 feet lonjc, and over 10 broad—Enquire of Air. Jackson, on the premises, Franklin Road, corner of Napier-street. 4>~,r A A —WA NTED, a working or oW'-Ji/vT. sleeping' Partner, with a capital ot: £500. to join the advertiser in a Cattlo Farm, in the Ohincmuri. district.—-Apply to «co. Cozens, Commission A^ent. 7, Queen-street. rilO LET, in Pitt-street, a 5-roomdd Cot .JL tape with every convenience.—Apply to W, J. Offer and Co., Queen-street. FOR SALE, a quiet Cob ; good in saddle nnd harness, and used to children.—Apply to T. B. Hill, ;Chomist, Victoria-street, or G. Lc.ndrum, Mears' Stablea. ■OONSONBY.—Hrmse and 5 acres of an JL established Garden; only £100 per acre; can be had bo had on easy terms; a great bargain; suitable to a person of taste.—Apply to W. F. Hammond, ii and 13, Insurance Buildings. CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC. I hereby give notice that from and after this date, I will not be responsible for any Debts contracted in my name by by my wife or any other person whomsoever, without my written authority. WM. POTTER. Epsom, L'Sth^larch, I&TCl _ XCURSION TO A>4><Ey Hi RIVERHEAD ON GOOD g.^rT^it^^^^Jlij^ liS Til A a a LILY Will leave the Wharf at 10 a.m., returning from Riverhcad at I p.m. Return Tickets, 3s, J. CASEY & SON. i rKA. TCI XCURSION TO -J& WAIW Elt A (HO T ON EASTEit MON- The p.s. ANNE MILBANK Will leave the Wharf at 10 a.m. on Easter Mon day, returning from the Hot Springs at -1 p.m. Return Tickets, 03, J. CASEY & HON. -^Sfe?^.HP H E NETHEKLANDS- JL INDIA STEAM NAVIGA- GasSE3sas3^TlON COMPANY (LIMITED), Under contract with THE DUTCH AND SOUTH AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENTS, Will dispatch their line new and fast Steamship GEN ERA AL Y&L, Classed 100 Al at Lloyd's, 1209 tons register, Under the command of Captain Dfi Hart, of the Dutch Royal Navy, PORT DARWIN, SOURABAYA, and J3ATA VIA, calling at tne Queenslanda ports (if suffi cient inducement oifers), on FHIDAY, the27tb of April, taking cargo and passengers for Singa pore, the Eastern Archipelago, India, China, Japan, and Europe. . The Gknkkaal, Pel was built on the Clyde in 1876, expressly for the Company, and is specially ntted up, furnished, and ventilated in tne most approved style for the comfort of passengers in a hot climate—whilst the cuisine and attendance will be found, unexceptionable. For rates of passage, &c., apply to OKUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Quoeti'Siveet, Auckland) Mavoh 2b, 137?» PZ&S^., J} CALEDONIA, ■y^^sgS** The .ocwHciiooiittO UAMPVA Wili Bail tin SAI'URDAY, at I %W\ Haii attimrioi* ttccomlnodatlon for paß-sengers, J nor passage oniy, apply to NICOOL, HENDRY & CO, i March 27,1577._ ST. SEPULCHRE'S Mission Servio^s,' _^ rJ:Q-NKfKT, 7 p.m.-iWohav, Bia».opSel\Fyn : Insb'uoiioi;.-.ftcr-Snrvico, {



LOST, in Queen-street, Cook-street, or in the Market, a Lady's Gold Chain and Pendant.—Whoever returns same to Mrs Evans, Criterion Hotel, Hobson-strect, will be rewarded. LOST, on Sunday eveniug, between the Marker, and Queen-street, a Fancy Scarf.— Finder will be rewarded on returning it to this oflice. STRAYED, from Parnell, on or about "Wednesday last, a Small Light-brown Donkoy. Whoever returns the same to Messrs. liunter and Nolan, will be suitable rewarded. HE AUCKLAND SECULAR AS SOCIATION will meet on FRIDAY Evening next at the old Carlton Academy, Hobson-strect,. at half-past seven o'clock. PAB.TMENTJS for one or two Gentle men, with or without Board, detached house in the country, half-an-hour from Queen street; no other lodgers taken. — Address. " Veritas," Post-office, Newton. OTAHUHUPUBL 1 C HALL. ——-—^—— >s» 3r ft A J-J.A.LL, {)!% M(f3) Under the auspices of No. 11, fflfh -C 2- LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, wOk Will be lield in the above Hall on MONDAY, 2nd APRIL, To Commemorate tiik Anniversary of the Opening of the above Lodge. TICKETS, 2s. 6d. Each. Surplus and Proceeds to go to the Sunday School. T O. R., S. U.. JL« N.Z. DISTRICT, No. 31. HOPE OF AUCKLAND AND EDEN TENTS WILL CELEBEATB THEIR AJTNIV3KSARY BY A TEA AND CONCERT, To be held on GOOD FRIDAY, 30th MARCH, 1877, In the Tempkhanok Hall. Tea on Tables at 6.30 ; Concert at 8. Admission to both, Is. 6d.; to Concert only, Is.; Children, Is. For the Committee, J. G. CARR. HA. C. B. S. — A U C X L A N D c BRANCH. No. 81. fl ii c Annual In commemoration of St. Pat rick's Day, will take place CHORAL HALL On EASTER MONDAY, 2xd April, 1877. Tickets, 10s. 6d., may be had of Mr. Callnan, Queen-street; Mr. Flynn, Wellesley-strcet; Mr. Dempsoy, Wcllesloy-street; and of the Members of Committee.. Ladies by invitation circular only. M.CONNOLLY. Secretary nniiE Regular Monthly Meeting of the JL Prince of Wales Lodge, No. 1338, E.C., vrty be held TO-MORROW EVENING, at the 7.3U p.m., at the Star Hotel, Albert-street. Visitors are invited. By order of the W.M. POINT RUSSELL HOTEL, MERCER. This Hotel is fitted up with every comfort and convenience. It is a favourite resort, for Travel lers to the Waikato, being; a few yards from the Wharf. A Boat kept to enable Visitors to enjoy a pul on. the river. Hancock's Ale- on draught, and a superior stock of Wines, Spirits, &c. J. HIGGINS, Pkopbietok. LOfN E". 1"T REE'T HALL. EASTER MONDAY. A GRAND CONCERT AND DANCE WILL BE GIVEN DV ]VriNSTREL mROUPE. 455" By Request, " CARNIVAL D'AFRIC." Front Scats (admit to Dance), 25.; Gallery, Is. Full particulars future issue. T. CULLY, Secretary. <%.£> #?;!% *£**• r* -W 4** PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF NEW ZEALAND. Irish CONSTITUTION. The Quarterly Communication will be held in the Loilge-rooni, Masonic Hotel, on WEDNES DAY. March 28. Hour of meeting: 8 o'clock p.m. N.B.—All Master Masons may and are invited to attend. By order of the R.W.P.G.M. Master. JAMES C. DOULL, P.G. Secretary. TTNITED SERVICE LODGE, 421, I.C. 'i'he Regular Meeting of the Lodge will be held This (Wednesday) Evening, the 23th, in the Lodge Room, Princes-street, at 7.30 sliarp. Business: To receive the K.W.P. Grand Master and Officers Maatoc Masons invited.—J. Herbert Burns, P.M., Secretary. QpFR ING VILLA, PONSONJ3Y. Mrs. ADDEY has procured the assistance of three competent Masters tor the i'oung Juaciiea' School, and trusts she will receive the continued support of her friends. Tne Second Quarter will commence on WED NESDAY, 28tn instant. Vacancies for two boarders. Terms on application. HAS. BURTON respectfully requests intending purchasers of his superior imidly-3pic.ed GOOD .b'KIJJAA* BUIsS to favour him witn their orders not later than 8 p.m. on Thursday Evening. (J.B. trusts to be in a position to deliver them HOT at and after six a.m. on Friday Morning.—C. Bubton, Queen street and Parnell. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Jn)^ ,-. - ■ M| ■ lM| Harbour Board Oillce, Auckland, yjttli March, 1876. The following extract from the " New Zealand Gazette" is published for general information- WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. EXHIBITION OF LIGHTS ON RAILWAY WHARF, AUCKLAND HARBOUR. Notice to Mariners. No. 8 of 1877. Custo^i=! Department (Marine Branch), W euuigton, 13th March, 1377. The following Notice to Mariners, received from the Auckland Harbour Board, is published for general information, GEO. McLEAN. Notice is hereby given thab on aiid after the Ist proxi»>o two Red L'gutU (vertical) will be exhibited between sunset and sunrise, from a lamp po3t erected at the north-eastern a,n.-rte or seaward extreme of the Railway Wb,a.r.E, off Point Britomart; also that a s;nglo WWto Light will in like manner be shewn, iron; the western end of the said wharf. I. j. BURGESS, Chief Harbour Master. Chief Harbour Master's l iffice, Auckland, 6th March, 1877, LOST, this morning, between the Junc tion (Newmarket) and Auckland, a Lady's Coif, with square ohaaed and enamelled solitaire attached.—Reward at Occidental Hotel. QT RAYED, into my Paddock on~Ratnr iO daylaat. a Red Cow, branded L*VT.—The O'A-nnr ny\ have the same by paying expenses,— James Paico,jtfoimt_coskill itoad." Es, BEWARD. —Lost, a Green Umbrella. $J? with a huckhorn handle. Tho finder will i reeslvo the above, reward by leaving pamp ai | ikig office. | rfi" k nIVkiTfoIT "pl^ou 'out n"a ■ jit_ _^ ; Tenders will be received- till noon of sth April for Ploughing 10.0 ««rsa of Land at the Koraka. W, AlTgBjN, Land Agent. TO OAEPKNXEIIS 'A'MJD BUILDERS; -»n-i.yjr,.-, *-»acters required to Build Oottu»es in Nelson street. Plan1! and specifieafciong to bo seen at my office uniii gaUiruay, t.he 31st instant, at uaoOj yh?s* l-fiftSßW vvi" be delivered $Mkm WRIGLEY,



IN B A N X R U P^| C Y. In the Matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Hoed of Arrangement between JOSEPH BOULTER, of Auckland, in the Pro vincial district of Auckland, and Colony of New Zealand, Hotelkceper of the first part; David Boosie Cruickshank and Thomas Lindsay Macicy, both of Auckland aforesaid, Merchants. Trustees under the said, Deed, of the second part; and all the Creditors of the said Joseph Boulter, of the third part; dated the 22nd day of February, 1877, filed in the Supreme Court of Mow Zealand, at Auckland, on the said;22nd day of February, 1877, and which deed was assented to on Hth March, 1877. Notice is hereby given that by an order of the Supremo Court, sitting in Bankruptcy, made the 21st day of March, 1577, the said Deed of Arrange ment was denlared completely executed. Dated, at Auckland, this 27th day of March, 1577. lIESKETH AMD RICHMOND, Solicitors for the said Trustees. _B_*i?J) Ojj^j ™S-i> IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of '" The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1576," and of the Bankruptcy of Hknby Pilkjngtox Hatwaed, of Grey strcet. in the City of Auckland, in Eden County, in tho Colony of Now Zealand, upholsterer, a Debtor. This is to notify that at the First Meeting cf the Creditors of the above-named Henry Piikinj* ton Hay ward, held this day, Thomas Macftar lane, Esq., Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy, was elected Creditors Trustee in the Estate of the said Henry Pilkington Hayward ; and that the said Thomas Macifarlano has, in writing, intimated to me his acceptance of the the said office. Dated, at Auckland, this 27th day of March, 1877* EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. Rtjsskll and Devore, Debtor's Solicitor, Auckland. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of Jonx Thompson, of Newton, in the Suburbs of Auckland, in Eden County, in the Colony of New Zealand, Clerk, a Debtor. This is to notify that at the First Meeting of the Creditors of the above-named John Thomp son, held this day, Thomas Maoffarlanc, Esq., Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, was elected Creditors' Trustee in tho Estate of ihe said John Thompson ; and that the said Tho sins Macffarliinc, Esq., hr.s, in writing1, intimated lo mo his acceptance of the s;iid ofiice. Dated, at Auckland, this 27th day of March, 18"* EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. Russell & Devore, So'icitors, Auckland. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870," and of tho Bankruptcy of Frederick William Jonks, of A\ick land, Pianoforte Maker, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that the Creditors having failed to elect a Creditors Trustee, I have, pursuant to Section J6 of the said Act, appointed Thomas HacfFarlane, Esq., of Auck land, a Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, to be Creditors Trustee in this Estate ; and that the said Thomas Macffarlane has, in writing, signified to me his acceptance the said Trustee ship. Dated, at Auckland, this 28th day of March, 18<7' EDWARD 8. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. John A. Bealk. Debtor's Solicitor, Shortland-strcet. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and in the matter of the Deed of Assijjnment of Joiiisf: Jacobsoiix. Notice is hereby given that on SATURDAY, the 14th day of April, 1877, at 11 o'clock a.m., or on the first day thereafter that the Court shall sit, an application will be made to the Supreme Court of New Zealand, at Auckland, sitting in Bankruptcy, for a declaration oi; the complete execution of a certain Deed of Assignment, made the sth day of March, 1877, between John Jacobsohn, of Tauranga, ia the Provincial Dis trict of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Storekeeper, of the first part; Gabriel Lewis and Isaac Barnett, both of Auckland aforesaid, M«rohants, of the second- part; and all the Cre ditors of the said John Jacobsohn of tho thy:i* part; and filed in the said Supreme Court on the 7th day of March, 1877, and which aoii Deed was assented to in writing on the 2?thdayof March, 1877. Dated, at Auckland, this 28th day of March, 1877. HUGHES & GEORGE. Solicitors for the Trustees. # St at? ** ** inr oti? t * AlbeeT'STKbet, Auckland. ft, S. DAVIDSON, PROVRIETOK. EHRENFRIENDS' BITTBR BEER ON DitAUGHT. HERE SCHOT T, R. A. M. L., Receives Pupils for Piano, Singing, Theory, and Composition, at his .Residence, opposite St. Matthew's Church, Terms on i application at Mr Brown and Son's, and Mr Upton's Library. L__-__ _ KURANUI HILL UNITED GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Tenders are invited (from Shareholders only) for the Purchase of tho Two Thousand Five Hundred and Eighty UNALLOTTED SHARES ' in this Company. Tenders to be sent in to the Secretary o+ tVI - Office of the Company, by 30 o'cJ" -' al}t^ f SATURDAY next, March 3lst i«-". ,A uK a- m< of ae'Spted^ 8' W"* *"'-« »'ecessari* JfiS^StS^ *"- °Pencd- and Allotments made, •Rv o" - l - vie receipt of tenders as possible. #-V of the Directors. CHAS. TOTHILL, Secretary. Auckland, March 21, 1577. OA N A T A fill GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Directors have deoided to declare a DIVIDEND a week sooner than they intended. The Transfer Books will, thor.efore, be CLOSED from noon on Monday, 26th. till noon on Thurs day, 29th instant, when a Dividend will be pay able. P. A. WHITE, -Manager. Auckland, 23rfl March, 1877- CROWN PRINCESS NO. 1 GOLD MINING COMPANY. Shareholder^ in the late Grown PrinoflSS Gold Minittß <'■■•■uipar.y (LimittfiV urti reminded that tliii time i'ur recftivirg Lv.v_>':»itions for scares in t he Crown Princess N p. i G.M. Co. expires on tlie 20th \>v nx., after ■'which date no applications will be rccaivett. H. W. HEATH, Auckland, 27th Mm-nh, 1877. Secretai T. mo THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE 1 UNION BEACH G.M. CO. GEN'pEMKX-Findinp th.it all my efforts to nave the Mine (oi winch I am a Director) worked profitably, and with a viow to your interests, abortive, I am compelled to resign my position as a Director, feeling assured that the Auckland .Directors will ao manage the Mine thateve^s thing will cemduce to their on-n interests. I am, Gentlemen. Yours truly*



/^ U X PREMISES WILL BE CLOSED TO-MORROW (Thursday) & FRIDAY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MARKING DOWN STEWART & ANDEK SON'S STOCK. J. COSGRAVE & CO. TT AIP AR A RAIL WA Y. To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should LEAVE Auckland Wharf for tho Otnmatea—TUESDAYS. j Wairoar-FBIDAYS. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. f. — , 'tjoard of education. The City and Suburban District Schools will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, March 30, to FRI DAY, April 6, both days inclusive. By order of the Board. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. ~A~UCKLAND & MERCER RAIWAYT GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1877. Trains between Auckland and Mercer as usual. Trains between Auckland and Onehunga, as on Sundays, with addition of Train to Onehunga ami Penrose at 7.10 a.m.; Onehunga to Auck land, 5.25 a.m.; Auckland to Onehunga, 6.15 p.m. Afternoon passengers for main line ieave Onchunga at 3.30 p.m. 15y order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. A~ UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1877. The ordinary Time-table will be in force, with extra Trains from Auckland to Ellerslie and ■ Onehunga, at 10.30 a.m. and 1.15 p.m. Auckland to Ellerslie, 2.31 p.m. Ellerslie to Auckland, 3.0, 3.13, 3.42, 4.10, and 5.26 p.m. FARES: Auckland, Newmarket, Onehunga, to Ellerslie, return, one shilling, irrespective of class. Between all the stations, return journey at single rates. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. EST WANGAREI COALS. 16s. at the Yard, in bulk; Delivered in bags, 22a., screened. Cash. Apply at J. CRAIG'S. _^___ Fort-street. LW. E A T O N c Has on Sale A CARGO OF ORANGES. Will be Sold in lots from 20 dozen and upwards lOd. per dozen upset price, delivered at ship's side FRIDAY, APRIL 6. ~^ FOR SALE BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY MESSUAGE, AND BUILDINGS, AT REMUERA. GEO. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions to sell by public auction, at the Exchange Sale Roonis, Queen-street, on Friday, the 6th day of April, at 11 o'clock, Allotments Nos. 7G, 7GA, and 77, of section 1(5, suburbs of Auckland, containing 7 acres 3 roods and 10 perches.' There is a good Dwelling Rouse erected on the property, consisting of six rooms and kitchen, with scullery attached. The House is vcrandahed on three sides. Tho outbuildings consist of a good three stalled Stable. Coach-house and Loft, Cow-house, Pig-stye, Fowl-house, &c. The Land is securely fenced in and in good grass, with the exception of a small portion in Orchard. For further particulars apply to the auctioneer. TO-MORROW. AT THE CORNER MART, At Eleven O'clock. -| f\ KEGS Prime Butter, 20 barrels JLV/ Currants, 60 bags tabld Potatoes CO bags Maize, 100 bags Oats 50 bags Barley, 300 bags Flour 100 bags Bran, 90 Prime Cheese 100 boxes Candles, 50 bags Raisins 20 barrels Soda, 10 cases Sardines 7 tons Yellow and White Sugar {j0 barrels Chrystalized Loaf Soiirur 100 packages Tea (fine quality) 30 bars Soap, Kerosene, Matches IS Grocers' Canisters (resale of) GEORGE IsibblN, Auctioneer. SATURPay, MARCH 31. THE HA Y~M ARK ET. TO LE T, until Ist January next, The Grazing of Rowe's Bush, containing 116 acres; has been unstocked since the lßt January, and ia full of feed. ALFRED BUCKLED. SATURDAY, MARCH 31. THE HAYMARKET. T> EGULAR WEEKLY. SALES will bo lv held on the above date. For dale, 10 LOADS HAY AND STRAW. RIDING HORSES, from the Coast. MEDIUM DRAUGHT HORSES, HEAVY DRAUGHT HGRSEB. HIDES, SKINS, WOOL, ALFRED~iyOKLAND, TO-MORROW. L. W. ~E~A TON WILL sell by auction, at his mart, To morrow (Thursday), at 11 o'clock. Island Oranges. Sydney Lemons, Bay of Island Apples, Pea Nut 3, and Cocoa Nuts. FRIDAY, APRIL 6. AT 12 O'CLOCK, i AT THE EXCHANGE AUCTION HART FREEHOLD FARMLAND RUN SITU ATED ON THE v |AUKAPAi^ A U- G. W. BI^NEY Has been favoured wit\ i nsn . nf >tinn<. f., nta ♦%. , Executor of the viP\ nt th< iat P Pnritv to TO the stnvpTis tn nnii k i \ ■ "^iate captain Wm, TpbSsH ye>ry Valuable PRO, &WJ erected within half a mile, on*ht to S mendthiapmrertT to a;y person on the look out for a good homestead. AlSOy GCO Aoren onthori.po.-Jf side of the River* This Land has never been cultivated, but a great part of it is really first-class, lit for agricultural or grasing purposes* T'v*re is n f;in*e <•(»><*"*-it*" of kauri ancl other timbers, to say nothing of an quantity of Fiax upon the property. Thei : purchaser will have no cuuiculty m ship* i i»u»*V«w dope vvtttur ruu.v along th.Q land, ■ :'m " ■ ■ ■*