that I will do my very best for the welfare of the country in general, and of City West in particular. Whether I fulfil or disappoint your hopes is a matter AA'hich lies undisclosed in the future. NeAV and untried in the position you have placed me, I ought not t ~~i begin to boast. I ought to observe j jand familiar proverb, " Let ho that E - ->' on his harness not boast himself, / -tat putteth it off." . I have already sed to you not only the motives ;___3. induced me to seek your suffrages, v the principles Avhich shall guide me in 2v public conduct. I have often told you .-a"shall folloAv Sir George Grey in the advocacy of local or self-government, and many other matters of freedom and progress. I regard Sir George Grey as the best and fittest man to be tlie leader of the Auckland section. (Cheers.) I have heard, especially during the election and since, that I am naturally too independent, or as it is called in this country,too "pig-headed "to folloAv any man Avhatever, nay it has been brought before me in a very forcible Avay that I lam so quarrelsome, and so fond of rows and shindies that if ever I get into the kingdom of heaven, I shall be turned out of it AVitbin a Aveek. (Laughter.) I Avill tell you the position which I think a follower should occupy with regard to his leader. I regard politics as a kind of civil Avar. In this world avc must all fight or carry on Avar of some kind or other. " Peace," it is sa:d, "is the dream of the wise, war is tlie history of men," War, AA-iether, military or political, is the history of men. Now, there are two kinds of ci\ ril Avar —one the Avar in which we fire bullets out of guns, but in this mild form of civil Avar Aye fire thoughts that breathe, and words that burn. (Applause.) In the ordinary kind of Avar Aye shed blood, in this kind of war Aye shed thoughts from our brains, and instead of taking men's lives Aye try to save their lives and protect their properties. That politics should be carried on Avith success it is absolutely necessary that there should be a leader, organization, and combination. It is impossible that Aye can secure our object and advance the public good unless Aye submit to the conditions of a leader, and organization and, besides, harmony or combination. Ido not think that any man ought to enter the Legislature in order that he may air his oavii vieAVS or fancies, or exhibit either his peculiarities or idiosyncracies ; because in order to secure by every laAvful and possible method the general Avelfare of the country or constituency, the representatives must accept the conditions under which success is possible. Of course, before the election my opponents said—excuse me for mention ing it—that I was too good or too saintly to accept these conditions. I do not think they Avill say that after the election is over. (A "laugh.)" The truth is lam neither the one nor the other. I do nOt think it is n fact that there is anything that can prevent me from becoming conscientiously one of the joints in the tail of Sir George Grey. It is certainly a more honourable office to be the head than a joint of the tail, but even in the economy .of nature the joints have a very important duty to perform. Political parties, like serpents, are steered by tlie movements of the joints of their tails, Noav I think, therefore, that there is

nothing Avhatever to prevent my foUoAving, as far as my conscience Avill ulloav me, the lead of so eminent a man as Sir George Grey. (Cheers.) This election has happily been characterised by the complete absence of personality, so far as I am concerned. There has been no introduction of ecclesiastical matters in the contest. I have heard nothing of that kind,though from the position I occupy I might have heard something of that sort. I think the electors shewed their good sense by not bringing into politics matters which are far above them. Religion is the Ayine of life. One man may prefer to drink his Avine out of a glass of one colour, and another out of a glass of different colour; but themanwho quarrels about the colour of his glass, should remember the Avords of the poet : —

"Your glass may be purple, and mine may be blue, But Avhile they are filled from the same bright bowl, The fool that woidd quarrel over difference of hue, Deserves not the comfort they shed o'er the soul." I am glad there has been an absence of personality. I return thanks to the gentle man who Voted for me, and to those Avho did not vote for me. I am proud of this connection, and Avill try to act so that you shall not be ashamed of it. I have been representing politics as- a kind of civil Avar, and you, by your Azotes, have appointed me to serve in this civil war. I therefore go to Wellington, as your con script, as your raw recruit. Being so, I must have some time for drill and for exer cise before I can hope to he of any service in the held. (Cheers). I hope, therefore, you aa ill give me some time, and if, after a sufficient interval, I do not turn out to be a useful veteran to the electors, 1 Avill as early as possible give back to the electors the poAver which they have entrusted to me. In conclusion, I beg"again to thank the electors of City West for the honour they have con ferred upon me. (Cheers). I beg to pro pose a vote of thanks to the Returning Officer, for the impartial and. efficient way in Avhich he has administered his duties in this election. (Cheers). The vote avus carried by acclamation, and the meeting then separated.

THE MOANATAIRI.

Grahamstown, this day, 11.31

Broken down part of reef neAV Avinzes. Gobi shews freely, and minerals extend to length of winze. The stuff will be treated Avith single stampers. Five pounds specimens west stope.—Robert Comer. A meeting of directors was held this morn ing, at Avhich it avus resolved to open up a ne\v level 70ft, beloAv the present one. _ A vacancy has occurred in the directory of the company, Mr Blcazard having become dis qualified to hold office. The Aveekly report received at the office to-day, is of an cncoui aging character. The Avinze is doAvn 14f:, and tlie shaft 65ft.

Australian Telegrams.

(SPECIAL TO "STAR")

ARTHUR ORTON'S SISTER,

THATCHER ENGAGING THEATRI CALS.

MELBOURNE (via Bluff). April 30th. ARTHUR Orton's sister has arrived, and gone to Sydney to see if the lunatic in Parramatta Asylum is Orton. The "Vagabond," press writer, is to be prosecuted for conveying tobacco to prisoners in Pentridge stockade. Robert Blake, clerk at Prince Oggs, Sydney, was droAvned in a yacht accident on Saturday. Thatcher, formerly Emmet's agent, is snaking a contract on * behalf of Messrs DeLias, HoAvard, and Hoskins, for Ada Ward and Mageroine to play in NeAV Zealand. . . Press correspondents say the visit of the Prince ot Wales to Australia is definitely settled. ' . Lyster's Opera Company does not visit NeAV Zealand as announced. The elections are causing much excite ment- It is expected that the neAV Parlia ment Avill have a strong Free Trade •element. , , ~ . It 5* probable that the Yankee contrac tors' will break faith with New South Wales respecting immigration from the

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GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

THE MONTHLY YIELD.

Coad's Alburnia Tribute 7300zs 15dAvts retorted.

The monthly yield of gold in the Adver tiser summary is 12,0000zs from 14th to 30th ult, and 21830zs from the Ist to the 7th. Dividends declared, £10,642. The neAV Morning Star commenced Avork from the Golden Calf 335 feet level this morning, and Avill be in their oavii ground in a few Aveeks work, and expect to but a good speci men lode in driving unkerneath their own shaft. Moanatairi.—There Avas to be a break doAvn this morniu. SHARE MARKET. Business Done : Moanatairi, £11, £11 15s to £11 10s ; Kuranui Hill, 28s ; NeAV Morn ing Star, 7s (id ; Hape Creek, Is ; Alburnia, 51s to 55s ; Queen Beauty, 28s ; Piako, 12s ; City of London, 9s ; Welcome, 5s ; Queen, 2s lOd to 2s lid ; Homeward Bound, Is 3d to is 4d ; Colonial Bank, 425. Sellers : Moanatairi, £1110s ; Kuranui Hill, 28s Gd ; Caledonian, 65s ; New Morning Star, 8s Gd ; Hape Creek, Is ; Alburnia, 57s 6d; Queen of May, 22s ; Piako, 12s Waitekauri, 17s ; Welcome, 5s 6d ; Queen, 3s. Buyers : Moanatairi, £11 ; NeAV Morning Star, 7s ; Piako, lis ; City of London, 9s ; Queen, 2s lOd ; HomeAvard Bound, Is 3d; Colonial Bank, 41s.

ALEXANDRA, this day.

PRESENT FROM TAWHiAO.

TaAvhiao, with all his people, has been at Kaipiha since yesterday, bringing four canoe loads of potatoes and bullocks for the loAver Waikato s, as a present to the meeting there to-day. Major Te Wheoro is going up.

WELLINGTON, this day.

PROJECTED "POLICE GAZETTE."

The Government are about to abolish the Provincial Police Gazette, Avith a vieAV of publishing one for the Avhole colony in Wellington. It Avill be conducted by Sergt. Fair, late clerk in the Commissioner's office at Dunedin.

Bishop Hadheld and the Hon. Win. Fox are about to have a public discussion on temperance. BANKRUPTCY. The "Evening Post" of to-night says the Chief Justice sat in Bankruptcy this morn ing-, for the purpose of giving, judgment in the c;ise of Henry EdAvard Tonks. It will be remembered that Mr. Gordon Allan.AVho appeared for tlie arraigned debtor, and the purchaser of the estate under the deed, raised the point that Poll, avlio was a non assenting creditor to the deed of composi tion—having simply, got a verdict for damages, avus not a creditor Avithin the meaning of the Act, aud, therefore, lie could neither prove his debt, nor appear in the Supreme Court to oppose the J ttdge in declaring the deed to be completely executed. His Honor now held that Poll's debt, being simply founded upon the verdict of a jury, ,and not folloAved by judgment, was not'a debt that avus provable under the Act, and, therefore, Poll could not be looked upon as a creditor who could oppose the declaration of the deed to be completely executed ; judgment Avould, therefore, go against him. His Honor further said that as there Avere tAvo other dissenting creditors he Avould defer declaring the deed to be completely executed until Tuesday next, so that they might oft'er opposition if they thought proper. At the same time, the Court could not eiicounige them to do so. WELLINGTON'S PROGRESS.— RE JOICINGS THEREAT.

The "Post" of this evening has the fol loAving paragraph :—" The amazing stride latterly made by the city and port of Wel lington towards the premier place in com mercial as avcll as political importance, never has been demonstrated so forcibly as by the comparative return of exports and imports published in yesterday's Gazette. The figures arc fraught Avith so much of interest to every Wellington citizen that they demand more than mere passing quo tation. From tlie return made by Mr Seed, Secretary and Inspector of Customs, for the quarter ended 31st March, 1877, it appears that the respective imports received at the four principal ports of New Zealand were as folloAvs : Dunedin, £529.542 ; Wellington, £315,119 ; Auckland, £306,214 ; Lyttelton, £292,507. Wellington thus stands second only to Dunedin in the absolute value of her imports. Comparison Avith the correspond ing quarter of 1876, hoAvever, shews the advance of Wellington even more strikingly, for whereas the increase for Wellington is £20,(145, and for Lyttelton only £2,39(1, Dunedin, and Auckland sheAv the enormous decrease of £16,988 and £12,003 respec tively. But even more remarkable is Wellington's rapid, but steady and solid progress exhibited by the comparative exports, which in the March quarter of. he present year were valued at £462,776 for this port, shewing au increase of no less than £32,421 over the corresponding quarter of 187b', Avhile Dunedin has an increase of only £13,161, Lyttelton, a decrease of no' less than £139,468, and Auckland a decrease of £129,943, the amount of falling off from last year being actually £16.000 more than the Avhole value ol her exports which was but £113,729; thus whereas in March quarter of last year tlie respective exports Avere : —Dunedin, £805,358 ; Lyttelton, 707,787 ; Wellington, £430,355 ; Auckland, £243,672, this year they were :—Dunedin, £818,519 ; Lyttelton, £568,319; Wellington, £462,776 ; Auck ( land, £113,729. These figures are most suggestive, and deserve careful perusal.

DUNEDIN, this day.

GOVERNMENT RAILWAY POLIO_.

The Hon. G. McLean, in answering the Chamber of Commerce regarding the delays in the railways, said the Government Avere pushing them on Avith all expedition con sistently Avitli justice to the rest of the colony, and they would only spend AVith prudence, and refuse to be rushed into ex penditure, or forced into the money market, in vieAV of the present complication, which would result in sacrificing the laud. His suggestion that in the south settlements they had an outlet in the Bluff, and the northern settlers in Oamaru and Lyttelton, appeared to give great offence to the depu tation, Avho spoke about Dunedin as being sacrificed on account of her known provin cial proclivities.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

TIMARU, this day.

SOUTH CANTERBURY ATHLETIC CLUB.

Great preparations are making for the annual gathering of the South Canterbury Athletic Club next Aveek. There Avill be tAvo days' sports, ball, and dinner, three days' hunting with Hunt Club hounds, and steeplechase at Waimate. People from all parts of the island are expected. Wheat has improved from 4s 6d to ss.

PORT CHALMEBS, this day. ROUGH WEATHER ON THE COAST. ' Ai'rived —Schooner Rosannab Rose. The mate reports slipping anchor and standing out from Timaru at 11 a.m. on Monday. He had to stand to the southward and east- Avard, and at noon next day he was in lat. 44° 48' S., long. 172° 13' E. She then beat down the coast, against a fierce southerly gale and heavy sea, and split all tbe wails, He made the Heads this attemooiij aud WW? towed up at 4.5P p»w x

DUNEDIN, this day.

Disturbance in a Presoytsriaa Q2nirc__-

An unseemly disturbance took place in St Andrew's Presbyterian church yesterday, at the eleven o'clock seivicc. It seems the majority of the congregation wish to intro duce the Euglish Presbyterian hymn book, but there are some dissentions. When the service commenced yesterday morning by singing a hymn, Mr J. P. Miller got on a platform and commenced to read a protest against the introduction of the hymn book. Ultimately his voice was diwned by that of the minister, the music and choir, but he ended by throwing his written pro test at the minister, and it fell among the congregation. Much indignation is said to be "felt Avith regard to "Miller's action.

OAMARU, this day,

FATAL RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

A railway accident occurred here on Saturday night to a man named J. S. Arthur, avlio Avas killed. The particulars are as follows: When the down train from Oamaru Avas dne at 8 p.m., and was within 550 yards of the Lower Belt Station, the driver noticed that the engine passed OA-er some soft object, hut thought it Avas a stray sheep. The circumstance Avas reported to the station master, who sent men to search. The messenger Avas horror struck to find the body of a man lying alongside the track, nearly severed in two. Life, of course, was extinct. The deceased appeared about 2(5 years old, had neither boots nor stockings or coat on. From the papers found on his person, his name Avas ascertained, and that he arrived from Glasgow in February, per ship Auckland. He had been working in Anderson's flour mili, at, Dunedin, and latterly at Kaynui. He came to Oamaru on Saturday morning, aud got drunk, missed the return train, and evidently started to walk along the line, but mistook his Avay, going North instead of South. An inquest Avill be held to-day.

THE PRICE OF BREAD.

To the Editor : Sir, —From your remarks on the article of bread on Saturday it ap pears to me that Auckland is the most un fortunate of the colonies, as it appears to be victimised on every hand. It is high time that the people banded together to defend their oavii rights ; not only political but commercial. I Avould at once advise the working classes to form a co-operative bakery, get their oavii wheat from Australia and the South, and get Mr Wilson, of Upper Queen-street, to grind the corn for them ; everything bought and sold for cash. A fine commercial speculation Avhich Avould soon .square the monopoly, a man Avith a large family, and feels keenly the rise in bread.—l am, sir, your obedient servant, Richard Cougiilan, Havelock-street. ["Little John," "Consumer," and other letters on the same subject Avere received too late for insertion to-day.—Ed. E.S.]

To the Editor of the Evknino Star. Sik, —Your article on the high price of bread is right. In one sentence you ask:—"What misery and hardship does this penny a loaf on bread mean to hundreds of struggling families in Auckland." I'll tell you what difference it makes to me and others. I have seven little children to support, and my earnings, reckoning many Avct days and Avant of employment,barely average thirty shillings a week, out of whicli I have to pay rent, (7s), clothing, boots, doctor's bills, and ali other expenses. We five mostly on bread and tea, and including what the children scoff between times, eat a loat and a half every meal at two meals, and one loaf at the third meal. That is four loaves a day. The rise means, therefore, 2s Id a Aveek, and lioav I'm going to pay it I don't know. We want a bread riot, that's the only way I over knew to bring down prices in England.—Yours, etc., A

INQUEST ON THE BODY OF JOHN SUMFEET.

An inquest Avaa held on tlie body of John Smnfeet this afternoon at the Fitzroy Hotel, Wakclield-strcet, before Dr. Pbilson, Coroner, and a jury. Mr Clark son, foreman. Emma Sullivan, Avifc of Robert Sullivan, fisherman, deposed that deceased Avas in delicate health, frequently complained of pains in his head, and said be believed be had the heart disease. He had done no Avork for eight Aveeks. Witness described the cir cumstances narrated in our issue of Friday. there avus Avbitc froth at bis mouth, she raised his head, his face Avas dark ; she asked him if ho avus sick, he opened his eyes, but did not speak. When removed into the house, he still moved his oyes, but did not speak, lie avus breathing loudly. She then had occasion to leave the bouse, and Avhen she returned at eleven o'clock, she found that he was dead. A doctor had been sent for. He avus a German.

Elizabeth Cuiidy, Avife of Simon Peter Cundy, miner, of EdAvardes-street, deposed that she hud known deceased live years. He lodged in her house, and had done so four years and a half. He avus frequently in bad health. He Avas nearly blind. Troubled often Avitli the head-ache. He was in the hospital six months under treatment for hisjeyc. lie tried Rosenthal! without effect. His right name avus John Sumleet. He Avas a native of Germany: had done but little Avork lately. She knew nothing of the circumstances of his death, as she Avas out nursing. Deceased was very weak, and subject to fainting iits. He avus a sober man, fcShe had not seen him for eight days before his death, he avus then in his usual health. He has left no property. Was for two years supposed by the Relieving Officer. John Henry Hooper, ;i duly qualified and registered medical practitioner, of Ilobson stree Avas not acquainted with deceased. He sheAved no sign of convulsions, no froth at the mouth, the lips were bloodless, the pupils Avere almost natural, not dilated, there Avere no marks of violence on the body; he believed that death resulted from heart'disease ; he did not die from any poison; he thought there Avas no necessity for a post mortem examination. This being the evidence, the jury re turned a verdict that death resulted from natural causes, probably heart disease.

ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY.

The monthly meeting of the Acclimatisa tion Society was held this afternoon. The chairman stated that 200,000 salmon ova had been ordered from California, The balance sheet ior' the month Avhich was adopted, sheAved expenditure £201 6s lOd, receipts £40 5s 6"d leaving the debt balance at the Bunk of £275 17s lOd. The Curators report Avas read and adopted. In consequence of a letter received fioai the Tauranga secretary, it Avas resolved to request the Government to have some of the Tauranga constables made rangers. The secretary Avas instructed to Avrite to the Otago Acclimatisation Society, and make arrangements for the supply of a quantity of trout ova. A letter was received from the Canterbury Acclimatisa tion Society, apologising for the rumour which had been circulated, that they had not had their fair proportion of the lately imported salmon ova. They Avere perfectly satisfied that they had been fairly treated. The ordinary accounts Avere passed for payment.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The Georgia Minstrels bid a temporary fare avoll to the play-going public on Saturday evening ; Aye say temporary, because it is likely that on their return from the Thames they may be inclined to give three or six more nights in Auckland.

Mr Evans, formerly manager of Alice May's Opera Company, arrived to-day as a"eiit for the Davenport Brothers, avlio avill appear at the Theatre Royal on Saturday the 19th inst., with their remarkable entertainment. An excellent vicAV of Auckland is given in tho " Illustrated NeAV Zealand Herald " of May Ist, . . Captain Casey, With Ins accustomed liberality has presented the Mahurangi library at WarkAVorth with a copy of tho Eneyelopuidia Brittftuica iv twenty Volumes

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bank of New Zealand—£2o 12s Gd, £20 Ios; buyers, £2010s; sellers, £21. Colonial Bank—lis 9d; buyers, 10s. Thames Gas—Sellers, 325. South British Insurance—Buyers, 80s. National Insurance—Buyers, 30s. Union Sash and Door Co.—Buyers, £8 10s. Caledonian (dble)—6os; sellers, 60s. Moanatairi—£ll to £1115s ; buyers, £10 15s ; sellers, £11. Waitekauri—Sellers, lGs 9d. Alburnia—s2s 6d to 57s 6d ; sellers, 60s. Union Beach—3os; sellers, 27s 6d. Tokatea—Buyers, 6s 6d ; sellers, 7s. Queen of Beauty—3os ; sellers, 23s 6d. Kuranui Hill—29s ; sellers, 295. Piako—l2s , sellers, 12s. Thames—sss. Queen— Buyers. 2s 9d ; sellers 3s. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

BRENNER v. AITKEN.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.)

Sir, —We beg that you Avill allow us to use your journal for the purpose of removing a mis conception as to the point at issue in the above case, which the public are liable to entertain from the imperfect reports that have appeared. Without reference to anterior and _ irrevelant matters, Aye Avill briefly state the simple facts as in Mr. Fenton's evidence appearing—evid ence not contradicted nor cross-examined upon : —In 1875 Mr. Fenton Avas the owner of a piece of land in Waikato. For this land Mr. Aitken was assessed for highway rates. At the request of Mr. Fenton, he refused to pay. Mr. Fenton's reasons, whatever they were, at length ceased to operate, and a short time ago he told the solicitor for the plaintiff that the rates, when made correct, would be paid. The correction required Avas the exclusion of a large quantity of native land, which was included in the assessment. A summons Avas, hoAvever, issued for the full amount, including the na tive land. Payment was resisted, and judg ment given for the amount which had been previously offered, Avith £7.0 cjsts. Under these circumstances, wc arc instructed to appeal to the higher tribunals, but our clients desire it to be known that the rate, will be paid whatever the result of the appeal. We are, &c, HESKETH & RICHMON D The lion. F. Whitaker proceeds to Wel lington this evening, to attend a full meet ing of the Cabinet, whereat Avill be com sidered the Ministerial measures of the approaching session, especially the Native Lands Bill drafted by Mr Whitaker*

THE EVJ_m_NG STAK, MONDAY, MAY 7, 1877.



BREAD FOR THE MILLION! ! ! At 4kl. the 21b. Loaf; 13 Loaves to the Dozen. Made from Messrs. Bycroft Se Co.'s " Superfine Anchor Brand Flour."—T. WOOD WOOD, 5'J Stall. City Market. mOMATO S A U C E. W. HOUGH'S TOMATO SAUCE Is Noav Ready, and he can guarantee it to be tho Best and Cheapest Sauce made, being free from any in. j urious ingredient, and warranted to keep. The Sauce may be obtained wholesale at the Manufactory, Drake-street, Auckland; or at all Wholesale and Retail Grocers. SKATES !—Tlie Latest Patent, simplest and best principle yet invented, properly made at the Fitting Shop, High-street, opposite Police Court. J7IOK SALE, at Richmond Road, Pon _ sonby, a House containing 5 rooms, with three allotments, all fenced, and outhouses, never failing well of Avatcr ; the choicest view on the rond. Price, £250.—Apply to J. Carson, Stichbury's Buildings, uluecn-street. mo BOOTMAKERS AND OTHERS. Tenders arc invited for 1000 pairs Knee Boots (500 Ladies and 500 Gentlemen) for the use of the Passengers travelling by the Auckland and Waikato Railway. Tenders to be addressed to the Britomart Hotel, the City Council, or the Harbour Board. Lowest or any tender not neccssarllly accepted. I~MPOUNDED, on the 2nd May, at the Mount Eden Pound, one Bed and White Cow, near to a strawberry, wanting left horn. If not claimed Avithin fourteen days will be sold to defray expenses.—Signed, Atkinson Crocket, Poundkeepor.—May 7th, 1877. AS REWARD.—Lost hist evening in _.\r Symonds-strect, a Purse containing*! in notes, half-a-sovereign, and some siver. Anyone returning the same to C. Featherslon, Mount Eden Gaol, will receive the above reward. LOST, in Auckland, on Tuesday last, a dark brindle Bull Terrier Slut, answers to th« name of "Bessy." Collar No. 178. A rcAvard will be priven to anyone returning her Mr H. Becdcll, Eden Terrace. Anyone detain ing the dog alter this date Avill belproseeuted. ONE POUND REWARD.—Lost, from Kyber Pass Road, a Pony Marc, dark brown.—Ayyone returning the same to J. o. Seccombe, Great Northern BreAvery, will receive the above reward. MRS." BEASLEY, Milliner, Dressmaker and General Draper, Princes-street, next door to Collison, Confectioner. HEAP BO ATS AND DING lES. — J. W. Carr & Son, next Gas-works. WANTED to Sell, cheap, a live-ton Centre-board Yacht.—J. W. Carr Se Son. WANTED to Purchase, for cash, a Small Schooner from 25 to 35 tons register.—Apply, stating price, at Governor Browne Hotel- \XT ANTED, those Avho have had their V V Likenesses' taken at McGarrigle's Photo graphic Gallery, Queen-stre«t, to know they can obtain their Portraits at the low price of Gd pach; Cabinet ditto, Is each ; from W. H. Dam pier, General Dealer, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert-street. WANTED, two Men to Suav Wood.— Apply to Joseph Craig. WANTED, a strong active Lad to drive a Bread Cart; also a Muffin Baker.— Apply C. Burton, Baker, Parnell. TbIrOINERS.— Wanted two g-vid-ffand for the East Coast.—Stone Bros., Qneen street. WANTED, a good Finisher, at piece work.—Parker's Boot Factory, Wake field- street. WANTED, a good Housemaid. Re ferences required.—Apply Waterman's Dining Rooms, Queen-sti eet. ANTED KNOWN, a Vacancy for Two Boarders at Richmond House, top of Grey street. WANTED, Improvers and Apprentices for the Machine and Hand Work.—Apply 34, Shortland-street. WANTED, in thr c Aveeks' time, a Com fortable Five or Six-roomed House, with good yard or garden, in or near the city.—Addre_s particu lars to " Permanent Resident," at this office. WANTED,~two good _Trousers Hands, immediately.—J. Williams, Victoria or Hobson-streets. ANTED TO SELL, a splendid tricord Broadwood 7-octaA Te Piano, in elegant RoseAvood case, nearly new ; only £55.— Webb's Music Store, Wellesley-street. XNTED to Sell, two Spring Carts and a Pagnall.—Apply Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. ANTED to Rent or Lease, 5 or 10 acres 01 Good Land, with Cottage.— " T.A.," Stak Oftice._ WANTED, Residents in Abercrombie street and surrounding neighbourhood to know, that Mrs. McGrath will carry on the Shoemaking and ReDairing Business at the house formerly occupied by her husband, oppo site Hamley's Hotel, the last house but one in the street. \¥7ANTED, Employment by a Married V V Couple. The husband understands Gardening and Farming, and is competent to treat horses, cattle, and sheep in the event of accident or disease. The Avife Avill be found a thorough clean and industrious houseAvife and laundress. Farmers will flurl thi-i a splendid opportunity to secure really good hands. First class references.—Apply by letter to S., at this office. __ TTSTANTED KNO WN, Waterman's ? V Dining Rooms are the only Family Dining Rooms where you can get a Good Dinner for a Shilling, including all the delicacies of the season, five a trial and see. Good Heds A Night Bell for late visitors.—Note address Next Montague's Fancy Bazaar. W" ANTED, the Public to know L. H. GREEN is prepared to execute at reasonable rates, all Orders which his patrons may favour him with, for Laying-out new, or renovating old Gardens, and plantfug the eamc. All orders left at No, 51 Stall, Auckland Market House will be promptly attended to.- N. 8. - jj, gbbkn attends personally every S&lur* » day m mswffl»%h



WANTED, Female to milk, &c. (Pan mure), Elderly Female (Rotorue), Female Servant ("Waikato), an educated Lad of 15.— Hannaford's Registry. _ WANTED, a Working Master for the p.S. Oregon.—Mr HoAvden.Queon-street. TITAN TED; a good General Servant; v v Avashing given out.—Mrs Samuel BroAvn, Shortland Crescent, WANTED, for a Country Store, a Man used to the Grocery business, and able to drive ; must be able to read and Avrite. References required.—Apply to F. Deßosc, Otahuhu Bakery; WANTED, a iisst-class Dressmaker; also, a sharp Boy.—Mrs. ButterAVorth, Queen-street. WANTED to SELL, a first-class three spring second-nand Cart.—Apply to A. Mackie, Royal Standard Coach Factory, Durham-street. WANTED, a Barmaid for the Exchange Hotel. J 1 WANTED, a Cook for a country hotel. Apply from 12 to 2 o'clock to-morroAV at this office. WANTED to Buy"~Ripe TcmrntoelT; also, wanted Lea and Perrin's Small Empty Sauce Bottles.—Apply at Thames Store, Drake-street. WANTED, a thoroughly respectable Girl about 15 or 16 years,"to Avait upon a lady and make herself generally useful; refer ences required.—Apply at No. 12, Albert Hotel, to-morrow morning, between 0 and 11. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Britomart Hotel, Custom-house street. ' THIS is to certify that avc, the under signed, have known Mr. Jaseph Worms acvears, and seen him at, work every day, and dolt off him.—(Signed by 20 Storekeepers). FT O B S O N"^ rfO~ITP S. A. R. V. The Monthly Inspection of the Hobson Corps Avillbe held in the Drill-shed, on TUESDAY (To-morrow) EVENING, at, 7.30 p.m. PETER DIGNAN, Captain. DHOOTOG. SEASON, 1877. E. PORTER & 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 Curbs & Harvey's, and Hall's Snorting Powders Eley's Central-lire Percussion Caps Eley's Pin and Central-fire Cartridge Cases Eley's Chemically prepared Gun Wads a,talker, Parker Se Co.'s Patent Shot, in 101b. and 2811.. bags Machine for Filling and Re-capping Cartridges Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches And every requisite for the Sportsman. QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, AUCKLAND, N.Z. UKA VI ELD VlTwT^TmiTfJm O large piece of ground for immediate sale; A'cry cheap: suitable for nursery; terms as agreed upon.—C. Williamson. Vulcan Lane. FOR SALE (Lake Takapuna), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acres, Avell-fenced, and in grass, Avith six-roomed House, avcll finished, and out-houses.--Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. Q C~O~T~C H (TO L L I E S. FOR SALE, Pure-bred Collin Pups, from Im ported Stock, smooth hair, black and golden tan, very handsome, fit for Avork, easily broken. Price. £3 3s.—Apply to Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. 4*OA~to £l()ft0 LENT, on Building cm/ \r Society principles, or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. X*"! A A CASH, Balance at 6'per cent.— cVJLVV j__ n Improved Farm of 300 acres, to gether with Eight-roomed House, Labourer's Cottage, Sheds, Stockyard, &c. Price, £100.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, in Ponsonby, tAvo furnished Rooms, with use of kitchen : board if re quired. Bent moderate.—For address, apply at McKinstry's Store, Ponsonby. TO LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by P. Comisky, Esq., comprising Twelve Rooms and Offices complete, together Avith Ten Acres of Land, tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, with ollicc fittings lire-proof strong-room, large dry eellarasre, arid good supply of water, suitable either for the law, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W, Aitken. TO LET, two two-roomed Cottages.— H. T. Riordan, Upper Nelson-street, near Cook-street. TO LET, a good Bakehouse.—Apply to 11. T. Riordan, upper Nelson-street, near Cook-street. TO LET, in a Avaek's time, a comfortable Cottage in Seafield View.—T. Peacock, Optician, Shortland-street. TO LET, those desirable Rooms, suitable for Photographic or other purposes, lately occupied by Mr. McGarrigle.—Milne andChoyce, Clieapside House, Queen-street. TO LET, an eleven-roomed House in Nelson-street.—Apply to F. A. White, Shortland-street. H A TTENTION !—V IC T O RIA nE\. COMPANY, A.R.V. "■ The Monthly Inspection of the Company will beheld on TUESDAY next, Bth instant, at 7.30 p.m., in the Drill-ahed. By order, THOS. C. SELF, Col.-Sergt., Secretary. TDOARD OF EDUCATION. TO BUILDERS. Tenders for the Erection of School Buildings for Auckland City East Avill be received by the undersigned, at his Office, Queen-street, until noon on MONDAY, 21st Ma^ instant. Plans and specification to be seen on applica tion to P. HERAPATH, Architect. TENDERS for the Erection of School Buildings at West Newton will be re ceived by the undersigned until noon «f MON DAY, 21st May Inst. Plans and specifications to be seen at the office of the Board, Wyndham-street. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. TI^ENDERS for the Erection of School I Buildings at Onehunga will be received by the undersigned until noon of MONDAY, 21st May instant. Plans and specification to be seen at the office of the Board of Education, Wvndliam-street, Auckland; and at the Store of Messrs. Fleming and Stevenson, Queen-street, Onehunga. sTBVENgON Secretary Onehunga School Committee. TO CARPENTERS.—Wanted Tenders for the Erection of a four-roomed Cottage, in Argyle-street, Newton. Plans and specifica tions at the Cottage of Content Hotel, Victoria . street. X~XT ANTED, Purchasers for aFashionable V ¥ Lot of Hats (bought a job), prices, Is 6d to is Gd each. These Hats being all iioav f ashion ab!e foods, are Avorth nearly double the market price? Ostrich Feathers, from Is each ; Flowers, from 3d. a spray: Ladies' Underclothing, cheap: some Arery superior lines in Chemises ; a superior hue of Ladies' White Cotton Hose; No. '<_ Socks, 3d a pair, of. good quality; Ladies' Plait?, !)d each, in all shades; Berlin Wools, in bright colours only; Best Silk Ribbon, from Id a yard ; Paper Cuffs. 6d per dozen pairs ; White, Grey, and Drab Fingering Wool, ±9 per head: th"se. AVocls are nearly equal to Herlin ; Price's Violet Powder, OX per picket, highly recommended; Pnff Boxes, with Puffs complete, from Is; Mefnl ditto, from Is 6d: Infants' Robe*, extremely handsome, from lis to 18s each, N.B.—Every article is of the Best Quality, and could not be procured better or as cheap in Quean-street.— Address: J. GstfißN. Hosier, Haberdasher, &c, second door above Thompson a Grocer, Victoria fltreet. _____ ___ L~ QST, a Gold Locket, with name and cngraviair. Finder will b$ rewarded.— Apply ftl W9 <#-.?>.



/"V H .0 R A L J± A L JU. CHILPERIC ! On MONDAY. 14th MAY". Ci H O R A L HALL. Thursday, May 10, 1877. GRAND VCCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, In aid of the Funds of the ENGINEER AND CITY" BAND. Tickets, 2s. Gd. each, may bo had of any of tho Members of the Band. Conductor, Hekb Sciiott. J. IMPEY. w w> X f\ 'P E N I N G j NEW MASONIC HALL, j ONEHUNGA, | ON ! TUESDAY, MAY 15,1877. | LODGE MANUKAU, 586, S.C. Brethren to appear in Regalia, and meet at St. Peter's Church, Onehunga, tit 4.30 p.m., afterwards walk in Procession to Hah. CONSECRATION at 5.30. After Avhich, a CONCERT and BALL Avill take place. Doors open at, 7.30; commence at 8 o'clock; Dancing at 10.30. Public admitted to Concert and Ball. Refreshments provided. Double Tickets, 7s. Cd.; Single, ss. Train leaves Auckland at 3.i5 for Onehunga. 'Busses in attendance after Ball to take a *isitors to Auckland. By order of the R.W.M. AN Oration on Spiritualism AA'ill be given by Thomas Walker, Inspirational Speaker. Subject: "Spiritualism Delined and Defended" (selected by the Lecture Committee), in the Lome-street Hall, on Wednesday Evening, 9th May. To commence at eight o'clock- Samuel Edgar, 8.A.. in the chair. Doors open at 7 30. Tickets for admission free, which may be ob tained of Messrs. Mason, Hairdressers, Quee" street, and of the Committee. A Collection will be made to defray expenses. I'N^___rMATTE_T^ OF~THE RATING ACT, 1876, PONSONBY AND OR DED WOOD HIGHWAY' DISTRICT. The Assessment List of the above District may be inspected at the Ponsonby Hall. R. C. BARSTOW, Judge of Assessment Court. May 4,1877. A S S E S S ME N T COURT. COUNTY OF HOBSON. I hereby appo'nt a Sitting of the Court for the above County, to b<>. held at the School-house, at Matakohe, on FRIDAY, the 25th day of May, 1877, at 12 o'clock noon, for hearing objections (if any) to the Valuation List for the said County. Dated this 7th day of May. 1877. ANDREW BONAR. Judge of Assessment Court. AITEKAURI GOLD MINING AND QUARTZ CRUSHING COMPANY (LIMITED). •DIVIDEND. The Share Registers will be closed from noon on Wednesday, the Bth instant, till noon of. Saturday, the 11th instant, when a DiA'idend (the first) of One Shilling per Share will be pay able at the Company's Office, in Albert and Davy-streets, Thames. __ _, ' D. G. MACDONALD, Manager. Thames, 4th May, 1877, jy IMMEL'S CHOICE PERFUMERY Rimmel's Toilet Vinegar, a pleasant tonic and refreshing adiunct to the Toilet, and Bath, a re- Adving scent and a powerful disinfectant. For warm climates it is invaluable. Rimmel's Celebrated Lavender Water/ Rimmel's Treble Distilled Eau de Cologne. Rimmel's Much Improved Florida Water. Rimmel's Jockey Club, and other fragrant per fumes. Rimmel's Lime Jui»e and Glycerine gives the hair a beautiful gloss without greasing it, nourishes the roots, and imparts an agreeable coolness to the head. Rimmel's Pure White Glycerine Soap, Brown Windsor, Honey, Almond, Lettuce, Coal-Tar, and other Soaps in bars or cakes. Rimmel's Vclvetine, Violet, Rice, Rose-Leaf, and other Toilet Powders, in boxes and packets Rimmel's Aquadentine cleans, Avhitens, and preserves the Teeth, refreshes the mouth, and sweetens the Breath. Rimmel's Photochrome, for imparting to the Hair or Beard a perfectly natural and permanent shade. N.B.—All Rimmel's Prepara- /}&*. tions will bear henceforth the jr&Hj annexed Trade Mark. Thad_^_^Ymaric E. RIMMEL, Perfumer by appointment to H. R. H. the Princess of Wales, 96. Strand, ■"'"""« London WANTED KNOWN, that H. Serjeant, of Excelsior Store, Karangahape Road, has now Opened a BRANCH in the NEW MARKET, Queen-street, with a Genuine Stock of Groceries, at prices to suit the times. One trial Avill proAre the fact, that the following articles are the Best and Cheapest in Auckland: —Good Family Tea, 2s # lb; Choice do, 2s 6d; Sergeant's Excelsior Mixture, 3s, being a combination of rarest and choicest Teas imported; Good House hold Flour, 71bs for Is; Preserved Milk, best brand, 9d $ tin, 8s $ doz.; Good Bacon, 9d Vlb ; Good Cheese, from 4d $ lb; Sparkling White Sugar, 5d ®lb ; Pure Limejuice, 8d $ bot.; Pearl Barley, 3id $ lb; Whiting, Id $ lb; Washing Soda, 71bs for Is. Every other article of the best quality at the loAvest possible prices. WANTED, Purchasers for best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £6 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heaAry work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Af ew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. WANTED KNOWN.—S. F. Moulden 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 share of publio support. A~N~ TED KNOWN, Children's Muff and Collaret combined. Is 9d to Is; a variety of Piano Music, 6d each; also Book Music, Is each; such pretty Tea Cannisters, Is and Is 6d; Ladies' "Wool Chest Protectors, only 2s 6d; Men's Strong Leather Belts, only 6d each: Velvet Likeness Frame?, Is; Ladies' White Ruffles, only 3d; very nice Cocoa in lib. tins, only 6d; Ladies' Bronze Boots, 4s a pair, the price of Slippers, size 6 and 7 ; Child ren's Turban Hats, 6d and 9d each; Ladies' Cor sets. 2s 6d each; White Shirts, 4s 6d; Men's Bluchers, 3s and 4s; Large China Dolls, 3d and 6d each. If you want to get better off, write doAvn on a piece of paper Avhat you wish to re- I member of the above.—W. H. Dampier, NVynd* r ham-street, corner of Albert-street. WANTED. —Can you wonder at my Customers getting rich, after reading the following!— Leather Laces, 3d per dozen ; Progressive Copy Books, Is 9d per dozen, or 2d each; Superior Cork Soles, Gd per pair, mind they are superior, and suitable for those people Avho don't, want to catch cold; Ladies' Prunella Boots, size 5, ss. per pair; Prunella Boots, all J sizes, S.W. brand, only 6s Gd, try if you can get ! them anwhere else for the same money; a Ladieß' Kid Boots, Avith tassel?, 8s Gd : Morocco do,, Is; Bronze do. size G and 7. is ; Pomade, 2d per pot; Stay Busks, id per pair; Children's Leather Boots, cheap ; Glass Bassets, different colours, only Od each ; an extraordinary bargain in Children's Necklaces, 3d, Gd, and is; Men's Superior Hocks, Gd perpair; Women's Stockings, Gd: Children's Socle, 3d to 7d; Blacking, G skins a penny; Very Large Bars Soap, 6d; Ladies' Frills, only 3d each; lot of Books cheap; Photo graphs of the Thames, only Cd each; Good Black Tea, 2s; Superior Mixed do, 2s Gd; Condensed Milk, preserved Avith brown sugar, only 3d per tin. Write down Avhat you Avish to remember of the above, and tell your friends to do like wise. Waterproof Coats, only 9_. each. Men's Trousers cheap. - W. H, Dampier, General Dealer Wyndham-street, coi-nerof Albert-st. } Passengers i'or the Northern Wairoa must ijcavr per LILY, at 12.30 p.m., instead of i.ao' j p.m., in consequence of the alteration"'of th« | Tinye-ttdile p{ the, train. I J, P4SRV ft m$ s



T> OLL E R gKATES! ROLLER SKATES! The undersigned have a Large Assortment of ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ROLLER SKATES. E. Portes? & oo> QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, AUCKLAND. HD OVAL -OOWLING gALOON, Opposite Thistle Hotel. Neav Alleys ! Neav Balls ! Ea-erytiiixg Nkav ! ONLY Gd. Same through the Day. _t_F Cheapest and Healthiest Amusement in Auckland. XTOT ICE OF R E M O V AL. HERR SCHOTT begs to inform his Pupils that he lias REMOVED his Academy of Music to No. 30, Shortland-street (late Hoffman s Piano Warehouse), a few doors above tlie Post-ollice, ERR SOl^orrS BOOMS arc avail able for Assemblies, Matinees, Soirees, and Meetings. —Apply "Academy of Music, No. 30, Shortland-street. LBUURNIA GOLD MINING COMPANY. A DIVIDEND of 5s per SHARE will be paid on FRIDAY, 11th inst. Transfer Book avill close on Tuesday, the 6th, at -1 p.m. 11. N. GARLAND Manager. *&E2®2& STEAM TO RIVERHEAD. On and after Monday, 7th May, the LILY Avill leave Auckland at 12.30, instead of 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY Se SON. PRINCE IMPERIAL GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby giA'en that all Shares on which arrears of Calls remain unpaid after Tuesday, the 22nd instant, Avill be absolutely forfeited. By order of the Directors. W. S. LAURIE, pro Secretary. 5, Wyndham-street, Auckland, 7th May, 1377. PRINCE IMPERIAL GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Directors have this day made a Call (the eleventh) of One Shilling per Share, payable at the Company's Offk-e, No, 5, Wyndham-street, Auckland, on the 15th day of June, 1877. W. S. LAURIE, pro Secretary. 7th May, 1877. TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COROMANDEL GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). Whereas certain Shareholders in the ahove Company, holding in the aggregate not less than one-fifth part of the Shares of the said Company, did, on the 21th day of April last, duly in writing, request the Directors of the said Com pany to convene an Extraordinary Meeting of the Shareholders of the said Company; and whereas the said Directors have net proceeded to conA'ene the said extraordinary meeting within seven days from tlie date of tho said requisition. Noav, therefore, this is to giA^e notice that the undersigned, being the said requisionists, do hereby coiiA'ene an Extra ordinary Meeting of the Shareholders of the said Company, to be held at No. It, Insurance Buildings, Queen-stieet, in the City of Auckland, on THURSDAY", the I7th day of May instant, at the hour of two o'clock in the afternoon, for the folloAving nurposes, that is to say :— Ist. To rescind resolution making Ca.ll of Six pence per Share on Capital of Com pany, made on April IS, 1877. 2nd. To elect Directors. 3rd. To consider future working and manage ment, of Company. Dated this 7th day of May, 1877. JOSEPH CRAIG. JOSEPH JAMES CRAIG. 11. DUNNET. JAMES BROWN. JAMES MCCORMICK. ALFRED LEECH. WEDNESDAY, MAY 9, at 11 o'clock Sharp. G. W. B I N N E V WILL sell by public auction, at the Exchange Sale Rooms, on Wednesday, the 9th instants at 11 o'clock sharp, 57 cases Peak's Jar Jams 28 „ „ 2_lb. Jams 89 „ „ lib. Jams 11 ~ ~ Tart Fruits 26 ~ Hawkins' Jar Jams 17 „ ~ Tart Fruits P.C.-28 „ Peacock's lib. Jams 30 ~ Hawkins' Tart Fruits. 12 „ Johnson Bros' Tart Fruits 300 sacks Bran Also, For and on account of whom it may corcern— 15 Half-barrels Californian Salmon. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, MAY 9. BY ORDER OF THE AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. SHED E, RAILWAY WHARF. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to sell at the Oflice of tiic Auckland Harbour Board, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 9th May, at 12 o'clock, The LEASE of SHED E, on the Railway Wharf, for a term ending 31stDecember. 1877. - ' Conditions of Lease can he seen at the Board's Office. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. B. ONKS. R. C. CARR WEDNESDAY, MAY 9. HARMONIUMS! PIANOS! B. TO"NKS & CO. WILL sell on Wednesday, 9th instant, 11 o'clock, 4 Harmoniums, by Alexandre, in oak case, 4 octaA'es. 4 Church Harmoniums, in stained oak, 5 octaves, 7 stops. 2 Rosewood Harmoniums, by Alexandre, 5* octaves, 7 stops. 3 Walnut do. do. 1 Full Compass Trichord Piano, by Bord, in RoseAvood. 1 do. do,, by Bord, in Walnut. 1 Rosewood Piano, by Bord, full compass. The above are first-class instruments, and are well adapted for Drawing-.room or Church. thursdayT'^iayTo. the remuera yards. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock, 118 Fat Cattle, from Waikato 20 Fat Cattle, from Otahuhu 300 Fat Sheep and Lambs Dairy Cows, Store Cattle Fat and Store Pigs. o™ n * ? or Private Sale, . 200 Good Longwoolled EAves. ai^redlbuckland. FRIDAY, MAY IT. TH X H A"^J l ATiK ET< FOR SALE, at the Havmaviot, on on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, a Powerful Draught Coits. 3 and 4 Jr«rH. off 2 Handsome Black Colts, a '?uod mutch 1 First-ola&s Draught Geluii.if, (j years old J --ton trial 6 Staunch Heiift Bran Jit Mar * and Get dinga 1 Unbroken Active Filly, auitaWo fr?r.%bt harness i praiieht Mare, in f«al fo "Northero Hevo^' A WTO 0 B UC&L4& fit