signed the cheques issued on account of the firm The signature was a bad imitation. To the Bench : They never gave cheques Francis Corbett, ledger-keeper at the Na tional Bank of New Zealand, deposed that &-- cheque was presented on the 26th March, 4 ~.en lie discovered at once by the signa ture that it was a forgery. Barrett and Brown have an account at the Bank. He believed that the endorsements on the property sheet and the cheque were written by the same hand. Constable Whelan, of Tauranga, deposed that he arrested the prisoner on the 28th March, at Katikati, wearing the waterproof coat; he admitted that he was the Boulton described in the telegram. Detective Grace saw the prisoner at the Police Station, and charged him with uttering five forged cheques ; he replied that he bought a book at the Bank containing twenty cheques, and that he had used six, and destroyed the rest. The reason, he said, for committing the offences was that he wanted a little money to clear out of Auck land- t The depositions were then read over, to which the prisoner made no reply, j The charge of attempting to defraud Mr John Smith by similar means was then pre ferred against the prisoner. John Smith, draper, deposed that prisoner had applied to him for a situation some time ago. On the 24th he called at his shop and purchased a coat, vest, trousers, braces, socks, and a shirt, amounting to £3 10s, for which he offered a cheque. Prisoner said he was in the employ of Messrs Brown and Barrett, had got a good berth, and a rise in wages. He congratu lated him, asked him to endorse it, and accepted it. (Cheque produced.) ■ Mr Corbett, Mr Brown, and Detective Grace gave evidence similar to the evidence in the preceding case. _ Mr Brown said he was quite astonished ■when he heard of prisoner's conduct:; he was getting on first-rate, and left without (riving any notice, entirely of his own accord. . The particulars were then read over to the prisoner, and the next charge brought forward. Adolphus Pickard, providore on the "Lalla Bookh," trading between the Thames and Auckland, knew prisoner, and on the 26th. of March lie was a passenger on board. On reaching the Thames, the prisoner went on board the " Ruby," which was then starting _ for Ohinemurf. He asked him to cash him a cheque for £6 ; he advanced £3, and pro mised the balance on his return on the following Friday (produced), but he did not return, on presenting it at the bank, he learned that the cheque wa3 a false one. The same witnesses, as in the former cases, reiterated similar evidence, and the fourth charge was opened. David Campbell, grocer, of Newmarket, Stated that prisoner called at his sliop _on the 24th March, and purchased groceries, amounting to 3s ; lie was also indebted for other goods had on a previous occasion, 10s sd, and gave a cheque for £3 in payment (produced). He gave him the difference. On forwarding the cheque, he learned that it was a forgery. He had seen prisoner driving Brown, Barret and Co.'s cart, and considered it was all right. The fifth charge was not gone into, as the prosecutor, Thomas Sutton, was not present. The prisoner, who reserved his defence, was then committed for trial at the Supreme Court.

FRITZ.

The Theatre Royal -was filled last evening to excess by holiday people, indeed, so crowded was the house by eight o'clock that there was not standing room in any part of the house, and some were unable to gain admittance. Mr Emmet's appearance in his original character moved the audience to cheers ; the more that is seen of our German cousin, the more he wins. We have before referred to the peculiarities of this lively drama, with its central luminary en circled by a constellation of lesser stars. Ihere *s a touching story running through the drama need not be repeated. There is a great deal of fun and a fair amount of pathos in the acts the most touching and tender scene of the whole being that in which Fritz moves Katarina to tears by singing the sweet song of her girl hood in her native lane. Emmet's representa tions of the " Water Crass Girl." •' The Bologna Sausage Boy," "The Milk Woman," and the " Mountain Guide," ware exceedingly clever, aad drew immensely. The great musical triumph of the evening was the excellent Tendering of "Home Sweet Home, with •variations, on " dot toy larmonic' Thornton s scenery was appropriate, but unfortunately some of the scenee were shifted with much difficulty, causng the players slight annoyanca. as they were compelled to maintain positions lorger than should have been necessary. We may notice that the characters of Katarha and Moppy were admirable representatims by Miss Raymond and Miss Polly Leake Words of praise are also due to Mr Pover for his excellent (delineation of Julius 3now, and to Messrs Hoiloway and Glover. The farce of the court room is most farcical,- md its extreme absurd ities have a bursting efect upon the audience. The immense success vhich attended " Fritz" last evening has inducedthe manager to promise its repetition this evening.

LORNE-STREET HALL.

The Lome-street HallentertainmentbyClairs happy miastrels, wag lot a great success, al though there was a fair attendance. Ihe Tem perance Band at the Vellesley-street musical corner did their best towin the public ear. Ihe performance opened with a darkie entertain ment in which a numler of Christy melodies were sung, and jokes md conundrums perpe trated. The silver cip competition caused some amusement. Thee Avere three competi tors, the best of which was a sailor, but as he had not a black face, ie was not, considered eligible by the adiudicaors, and the prize Avas sriven to Mr William Fattie Singer. Glairs original farce of the " ?roublesom6 Coal-heav ers" was not performel, Avhich caused much •disappointment. The whole ended with a quadrille party.

HIBERNLAN BALL.

The annual ball of the Hibernian Australian Catholic Benefit Societ: last evening in the Choral Hall, was attended by at least 150 couples, and the scene was one o: the most interesting that we hJVYe witnessed »r a long period. The ladies had evidently stidied the occasion, as their dresses and every aspect beautifully indi cated. Could Tom Moor have seen that sight, the muse of Erin would lave stirred his spirit, and he would have evok«d a, new strain to the lassos of Ireland. The nusic was all that, could be desired, by the Hobso.i Band, under Band master McComish. Mr Keane, of the Thistle Hotel, catered in the best style, and silent ap proval was manifested by smiles and contented appetites. The master o: the ceremonies, Mr Owen iVtahon, whose dities were somewhat difficult performed then satisfactorily. The gentlemen of the C)nimittee did their utmost to i?iake the Hibernian Ball a success and thanks are also due to those gentlemen viz: Messrs. O'ReiKHn, Fairweather, Ford. William Clarke, C. Little Kelly, O'Beirne (President). Cavanagh, Pattefa^n.Mar.on, J. Clarke, Connolly (Secretary). BrennaiA- Higgins, Sullivan. Demp sey, J. Jl. Smith, Len^on, O'Brien, E. O Hare, jun., W. F. Clifton, anu 1 Lynch. The various friendly societies of Auckland were represented and the whole affair was in every respect pleas ing and satisfactory.

ELLERSLIE SPORTS.—YESTERDAY (CONCLUDED.)

The sports at Ellerslie Gardens yesterday were very keenly contested. The finish for the final heat of the 150 yards was the closest ever witnessed at the Garden 3, the whole six runners coming in within three yards of one anotii'Jr. The favourite.Gault, was unexpectedly overthrown by an outsider, Mettam, who was not at all /ancied. The Hurdle Race was com pletely run a way with by Donovan, the scratch man, who is w.^7 smart at this kind of contest. The three leggeu race resulted in a dead heat: the run off ended in *n 0 hindermost pair being proclaimed the winner *n consequence of the leaders having been en ' HY of a " cross." The mile race produced ten stairs out of eleven entae S Daly, the liniU maa, and Fagan, the ff 1 m.an. were the favourites. The former, who is quite a lad, ran in good style: the latter appeared as if he might have made it a close bw~ a(i be chosen, but for some reason test *?%"■% to himself, he suddenly shut up, after' s>J^J} n iv Te£y strongly for three-quarters of the mS/r* 3" The general good behaviour of the rO. %s >ors was m&de more conspicuous by one E,k^ P6.^ o^ who obstinately refused to l,r£Z outsi^e the ring while the racing was going on,and who, when informed that they were intnnging the rules, resorted to abuse of the wncials.. Sucn. parsons should know, if they, do Som v at ithe Rewards at theso meetings have a pWt. ff a sk *? Perform in keeping the course «lW,&ttatUeyibouia jfa 9 ? einem^r that m

object of their efforts is to give every spectator a fair view of the sport. To obstruct them in their duties is, therefore both ill-mannered and ungrateful. We were glad to see that yesterday the cause of the officials was taken up very warmly by the crowd, who, like all English crowds, had a very strong prediliction for fair play. The following is a summary of the late events:—lso yards; final heat—Mettam, 4yds., 1; Gault, 2iyds.. 2 ; Jones, syds , 3 ; McGinley, scratch, 0; Dalton, syds., 0; Kelly, Byds., 0. Won by a yard, half a yard between second and third, the others close up. Throwing the hammer—Whisker 1, O'Conner 2. King and Graham also threw. The winner's throw was 76ft. 6in. Three Legged Race —Four conples started. The finish was very exciting, as the whole lot tumbled head over heels together, right on the tape. It was declared a dead heat. Hurdle Race.—D. Donovan, scratch 1; J. Recce, 10 yards, 2; Jonghin, 8 yards, 3; Kelly, 12 yards, 0. Won easily by 3 yards. Recce showed very good form, and ran a plucky second. Mile Race Handicap.—A. Daly, 100 yds., 1; L. J. Nelson, 40yds., 2; E. McGinley, 49yds., 3. W. S. Fagan, scratch, -T. Carpenter, 60yds., H. Phillips, 60yds., J. B. Bull, 60yds., J. Bryan, 60 yds., A. Kelly, 70yds., J. Hill, 70 yards, also started. Daly made strong running from the start, and kept his advantage the first time round. The others had by this time closed up, and cries were raided in favour of Fagan, who was going through his men in groat style. Daly owever, never let any one get up to him, and. won by 20 yards from Nelson, who put on a good spurt, and beat McGinley at the finish. Fagan pulled up, time, 5 minutes 2Eseconds. Hop, step, and jump.—J. Jones, in this, easily beat Whisker and another; distance, 38ft., 4in. The Yankee Horse.—This caused an immense amount of fun. The hor3e was a pole, well-greased, slung between two uprights. Upon this a barrel was threaded, holes being bored in the top and bottom. About a dozen tried to win the £5 offered to any one who could I ride it up and down the pole, but no one was successful. This concluded the sports, and the people returned to town well-satisfied with their afternoon's amusement.

UNION BEACH.

The following telegram was received by the secretary this morning : —"Total specimens on hand 601bs.—Geo. Hanney."

CRICKET.

AUCKLAND v. THAMES.

The Auckland team who played in this match, returned to town this morning in the Lalla Rookh. They all speak of their trip as a very pleasant one. The Thames people turned out in crowds to se e the match, which seems to have been the attraction of the day at the goldfields. A ball to the Auckland cricketers was given last night, at the Academy of Music, Grahamstown, and was well attended. It will be seen by the scores that the Auck land men won in the first inning, time not allowing it to be placed out. Thames—lst Innings—Robinson, o Lynch, 3 ; Cur tis, c McLean, b Lynch, 5 ; Colson, run out, 5 ; Steedman, c Gleraon, b Lynch, 20 ; Whitford, b Cotton, 3; Crawford, b Lynch, 2 ; Paul, c Lynch, b Cotton, 2 ; Crump, c and b Cotton, 12 ; Bull, b Cotton, 0 ; West, b Cotton, 2; Hargreaves,not out, 3; Extras, 7 : total 64. Auckland—N'olan, run out, 2; Kent, b Steadman, st West, 37 ; Lynch, b Steadman, st Colson, 33; Gleeson, b Stead-

man, st Colson, 0; Cotton, b Steadman, st llobinson, 0 ; Cameron, b Steadman, st Colson, 5 ; Philson, b Robinson, 3 ; Pilling, b Robinson, '5 ; Mason b Steadman, 7 ; McLean b Steadman, 3 ; Mercer, not out 2. Wides, byes etc., 14. Total 111. Thames —Second Innings.—Hargreaves, b Pilling c Gleeson S ; Curtis, b Cameron 23 ; Robinson b Lynch 42 ; Colson, b Gleeson c Lynch 0 ; Steadman, b Gleeson, hit Avicket, 3; Whit ford, b Gleeson, run out, 7; CraAvford, b Cotton, 6; Paul, b Cotton c Nolan, 2; Crump, b Lynch, 1; Bull, not out, S; West, b Lynch, 11; Byes, Avides, etc., 19 ; Total, 140. Auckland- Second Innings.— Mercer, b Robiuson, 0 ; Gleeson, b Robin son, c Paul, 3 ; Lynch, b Steadman, 12 ; Nolan, not out, 5; Philson, b Steadman, c Crawford, 0; byes, 7. Total, 27.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] . COROMANDEL, this day. MORE UNION BEACH SPECIMENS. The Union Beach Manager reports GOlbs of specimens in hand this morning, and more may be looked for. Tokatea: Some good stone is being obtained. Royal Oak: Specimens were taken out yes terday. HOLIDAY AMUSEMENTS. The Independent Order of Foresters' picnic and ball was a great success, and everybody enjoyed themselves. The committee and secre tary made every exertion to secure pleasure and comfort for the excursionists. The Catholic school-children's picnic went off very well. No fewer than four steamers and two bands were here yesterday for the holiday. GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. To-day's Sharemarkst Latest quotations —Sales : Moanatairi, £19 to £19 10s ; Kuranui Hill, 26s ; Albur nia, £1; Queen of May (double), 21s; Waitekauri, 19s; Shannon & Fergus, Is Id. Sellers : Moanatairi, £19 ; Kuranui Hill, 225, do. paid up, 11s 6d; Queen of Beauty, 20s 6d ; Waitekauri, 19s. Buyers : Moana tairi, £18'10s; Alburnia. 20s; Queen of May, 21s. CRUSHINGS. Piako (Noouan's) has 92 ozs 14 dwts ; Caledonian (Heaiill's) 38 ozs 7 dwts ; Satur day Night 20 ozs 6 dwts ; Waiotahi 50 ozs 14 dwts; Moanatairi (Rowe's) 34 ozs 16 dwts ; Kuranui Hill (Worthy's) 53 ozs 14 dwts; West Coast tribute 26' ozs ; Golden Age tribute 11 ozs 6 dwts ; Lord Nelson tribute 4 ozs 2 dwts ; Golden Crown tribute 63 ozs 5 dwts. RUSSELL, this day. LATEST SHIPPING. Arrived: Leo, and Ruby, from Auck land ; William and Julia, and Julia Price, from the Thames. The whaling barque Tamerline, for Hobartown, has obtained 320 barrels since leaving in November. She reports the Splendid, Dunedin whaler, off Stewart's Island, with no oil since last report. There was strong, boisterous weather at Stewart's Island, and whales were scarce. Sailed : Elsinore, and Mariner, for Auck land. A Kanaka,named John Adam.was found dead in York-street, Russell, on Saturday. A verdict, " Died from natural causes," was returned. (Press Agency). NEW PLYxMQUTH, this day. 1 Tha Races- At the Taranaki races there was a large meeting; weather fine. Maiden Race, 40 so vs., 1£ miles.—Mam ama, 1; Otawa, 2; Sir Walter, 3. Specula tion, Tamouri, Mountain Deer, and Rangatira ran. Mamama won in a canter by two lengths. Time, 2 mins. 58£ sees. Taranaki Cup, 60 soys., 1^ miles.— Op&wa, 1; Elsa, 2; Perfume, 3. Bide-a wee and Resolution also ran. Opawa took the lead from the first, with Elsa close behind. Opawa won hard held by a length. Time, 3 mins_. 21 sees, WELIINGTON, this day. ANOTHER NATIVE BOGGEY. The Hawera natives have stopped two survey parties working in the bush, and on the confiscated lands near here. They took possession of the instruments, tools, etc. The natives carried guns, but did not use force. Captain Wilson has gone out. SUPPLEMENTARY MAIL. The post-office authorities are endeavourl- in>^ to make arrangements for a supplemen tary mail by the Hawea from pprt Chalmers on Sunday, meeting the Hmemoa at Wel lington on Tuesday, aiTXYxngattheManukau on "Thursday, to which day the out-going steamer will be detained. This will admit of replies being sent from Pxinedin'north vrw<V?, ~ : ..... ,r.

CITY WEST CANDIDATURE.

To the Editor of the Evening Stab. Sir,—l see it is reported in the papers that James Wallis has consented to stand as candi date for representation of City West, Auckland, at the General Assembly, Wellington. I think there is much to be allegad in favor of that particular candidature. He has several qualifi cations which here are somewhat rare, and that are in special demand in our New Zealand Parliament. I have, as you know, occasionally differed from his political opinions, and have at times deemed him indiscreet in advocacy, but there are, in him, good counterbalancing quali ties, he is sound and solid on the main points of the incontestably proper programme, as, for instance, he has lately advocated in the news papers, with firmness and ability, two Parlia mentary Governments for the two islands.with their satellite Road Boards, instead of the former ton Parliaments for the two counties. This, in my opinion, is for a candidate, the crucial test; affirmative covers a multitude of sins; he is, on high principle, opposed to corrup tion and bribery in the House. Naturally, and educationally, he is reflexibly firm and indomit able, and having convictions, he fully carries them out, without bending, and uncompromis ingly. Therefore, altogether considered, I count he would make a capital member of the House. I am, etc,—W. Sadler. LA requisition, we understand, is now in course of signature inviting Dr. Wallis to con test the seat.—Ed. E.S.]

WAIPU.

THE NATIVE LANDS COURT.

The Native Lands Court, held at Waio Matatini, was opened here on the 10th March, but was adiourned until the 20th inst. Only small blocks of land are to go through, on account of an application by the natives to have a greater portion and larger blocks of land dealt with at Whareponga, where nearly all the owners live. The native owners of these blocks of land are very poor, and would be half-starved while the Court was hearing their cases, if it was held at Waio Matalini. It is to be hoped, that the Court will be held at Whareponga, their own settlement, as they will bo well off for food. Nearly all the land that will go through the Court at Whareponga will belong to the Government. There is plenty of back country here for settlement, as the Govern ment have done buying land. We learn that Mr Farrell is the successful tenderer for the purchase and boiling down of sheep. At Waipu the scabby sheep ran over a large tract of country, which has a frontage to the sea of 40 miles. The boiling down will commence next month.

HARBOUR BOARD.—This Day.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Harbour Board was held this afternoon. Present : Messrs W. C. Daldy (in the chair), Masefield, Eaton, Mays, Niccol, Isaacs, Meyers, Boylan. LETTERS. Letter from Colonial Secretary "with refereuce to a petition received from the Mayor and members of the City Council, asking for an alteration of the city boun daries so as so include the dock reclamations. Referred to the Financial Committee. Letter received from the Secretary of Customs, enclosing chart, on which it was requested the correct position of the railway wharf might be placed. v The Chairman stated the matter ha already been attended to. FORT-STREET INTAKE. The Town Clerk Avrote asking that the two allotments on the Fort-street intake, owned by the Board, should be filled up within 14 days. The matter was referred to a committee, who were requested to meet the owners of the other allotments, and make arrange ments to join in the expense of filling in the allotments. DOCK CONTRACT. A report was received from Mr W. Er rington with reference to the progress of the dock contract. PILOT SERVICE. The report of the Pilot Service Committee was averse to any change in the present pilot system. Report adopted. THE WANAKA REFUSAL. The Wharf Committee's report, |\vith reference to the refusal to remove the Wanaka, was read. An explanation was rend from the captain, and received. The Wharf Committee recommended that coal bins be removed from the wharf. Report adopted THE HULK CANTERO. The Wharf Committee recommended that the hulk Cantero be allowed to moor along side the railway, in accordance Avith the amended scale of charges. SAILORS HOME. The Endowment Committee's report on the application of Bishop Cowie, for a grant of land for a Sailors Home, stated that they could not at pre sent make a grant, but if sufficient funds be raised by Bishop] Cowic, recom mended that allotments 31 and 32 in Fort street be set aside for that purpose. BEAN ROCK LIGHTHOUSE. The Works Committee recommended that the Commissioner of Customs be communi cated with, to find out what would be1 the consequences if the Board refused to take over the Bean Rock Lighthouse. STRAM DREDGE. The Committee also recommended that the steam dredge be removed from the western to the eastern side of the wharf. The first section of the report was ex punged, and that with reference to the steam dredge adopted. Moved by Mr May, seconded by Captain McKenzie, that the report be adopted. Moved as an amendment by Mr Meyers, and seconded by Mr Boylan, that the report be not adopted. The amendment was carried on the casting vote of the Chairman. STEAM TENDEH. The Pilot Service Committee recom mended the advisability of purchasing a steamer as a tender to tow large vessels into the harbour ; and suggested that offers be received from owners of steamers for the sale of a suitable vessel. Some discussion took place on the matter. TENDERS. The folloAvinh tenders Avere received for the construction of sheds on the railway Avhars :—Thomas Constable, £333 ; Gill and Bollard, £37010s; Henry Shailer (informal), £312 : John Taylor, £319 ; Phillcox, £296. The tender of Mr Phillcox Avas accepted. (Left sitting.)

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 1877.



A formidable Russian squadron, consist ing mainly of ironclads, is to enter the Mediterranean in the spring. The Grand Duke Constantine, it is expected, Avill hold the chief command, with Admiral Popotf for his chief of the staff. Holloway and Garlics 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, slew 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. 7Jd. 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 It, Cranwell, on the premises, whose long experience js a guarantee for good work manship. Greatest variety of Carpets 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.] Pabxell Butchery. — Full Weight v.' ' ACT Gas,—The undersigned having h«--n ,r* ll'dited in the scales by Sergeant Gamble, under the grT^'visJon of Caleb the Cleaver, and not fouM wanting, c-:." sU«° l° *»{«»• toraers Meat of all kinds of t^^mpt Sffi'iS full weight, and no " gas." Poor Jj'olks, u.'^S induced by any amount of gas to buy short weight, but come and get full weight and good quality, and don't make an "h" of a mess of it, aa some bu tellers do at public eshibitiong.



AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT. Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £19 17s 6d. National Bank—67s. Thames Gas Co.—Buyers, 245. South British Insurance—Buyers, 78s. National Insurance.—Buyers, 30s. New Zealand Insurance—Sellers, 91s 6d. Red Queen— Buyers, Is; sellers, ia 6d. Caledonian (double)— Sellers, £3 10s. Moanatairi—£l9, £19 10s; sellers, £19 103. Inverness—Sellers, Bs. . . . Waitekauri—Buyers, 18s; sellers, 19s 3d. Alburnia—Sellers, 21s. Union Beach—42s 6d; buyers, 42s 6d; Bellers, Tokatca—Sellera, Bs. Royal Oak—o3 9d. Queen of Beauty—2os.; sellers, 20s. Kuranui Hill—26s, 27s 6d; buyers, 25s 6d ; sel lers, 275. Welcome—Sellers, 7s. Thames—Buyers, £3; sellers, £310s. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman. *SMte^Q^E~ A M T~O PDHO L "JU^Umigl The p.s. EFFORT . ; Leaves as follows :— From Auckland: From Puhoi: Thursday, 6.30 a.m. Friday, 12 noon From Auckland to the Wade: Saturday, 11 a.m. "ANTED, some experienced General Servants, and Girls for hotels.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-stroet. ANTED, an. active young Woman would give her services for a passage to England.—E. Henry's Registry. Shortland-st. ANTED, a light Spring Cart, Horse, and Harness, new or second-hand.— Apply C. Williamson, Estate Agent, &c, Vul can Lane. , WANTED, six good Bushmen.—George Smith, Opitonui Bash, Whangapoua. ANTED, a General Servant,—Apply to Mrs. A. Alison, junr., Devonport, North Shore. ANTED, an experienced Milliner.— Apply " J.R.," this office. WANTED, a Junior Hand.—R. B. Shalders & Co., Drapers, 200 and 202, Queen-street. WANTED, a young Man accustomed to the butchery.—Apply to Thomas Barr, Butcher, Newmarket. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making.—Apply immediately to Mrs Carl Moller, Princes-street, opposite Masonic Hotel. TO GROCERS.—Wanted, a competent Assistant.—Apply to A. Somerville, One hunga. OTI A —WANTED to Borrow, £10, for r&JL.\r. fc nroe months; 15 per cent, interest 'allowed; first-class security.—Apply "A1.," this ouice. O O T M A X E R S.—Wanted tor the country, a Boy who understands rivetting. Apply to J. Gillander, Greyhound Hotel. WANTED, a. respectable Nursegirl. — Mrs. James irwin, America Store, Edwardes-street. WANTED to Sell, a first-class Bread Cart.—For particulars apply to the Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. ANTED, a Young Man.—Apply to Hulme, Butcher. ANTED, a good General Servant; no washing.—Apply at this ofllco. WANTED, a Young Girl for a small family.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Masonic Hotel, North Shore. WANTED, a General Servant able to cook and wash ; references required.— Mrs. Courtayno, Claremont House, Princes-st. WANTED, a respectable Girl, about 16 years of aye—Mrs. A. W. Williams, 219, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Mrs. Easdown, Queen-street. WANTED, a repectable girl as Nurse, for the Country.—Apply Mrs. Stewart, Albert Hotel. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply to Mrs. Kean, next house but one to the Lome-street Hall. WANTED, an experienced Female Cook.-Apply to Mrs. E. Isaacs, Bona Vista, Eden Orescent. W~ ANTED, a first-class Trousers Hand; also several Improvers.—Apply at once, J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-street or llobson- Stl'CCt. WANTED to Sell, the Business known as T. Godkin's Newmarket 'Busses. If not sold privately before Friday next, will be olFered at auction at the Haymarket. WANTED, a good plain Cook and Laundress; also a Nursemaid.—Apply Miss Ryan's, Grocer, Parnell. WANTED, a Nursemaid; references . required.—Mrs. Shera, Alten Road. WANTED KNOWN."—We are still making 15s. Trousers to order. —Phillips' Mart, Queen-street. WANTEDTsOO Customers for Fore- Quarters of Mutton at 2d; Trimmed Mutton Chops, leg or loin, Id; Superior Steam made Sausage, only 4d ; Corned Beef, not to be surpa«Bed, at 3d per lb.; Dripping, equal to butter, 6d; Best Canterbury Hams and.Bacon, in cloth, from 9d to Is per lb. Every Saturday night Legs and Loins Mutton, 3d per lb.—Hulme, Butcher, Queon-strcet. TO BOOT MAKERS.—To Let, an Established Bespoke Boot and Shoe Business; a good garden, &c.—Apply to T. Stanyer, Ponsonby Road. TO LET, in Pitt-street, a good 7-roomed House, three fire-places, well, pump, tanks, etc.—Apply to Mr- John Wilson, Melbourne Store, Karangahape Road, or E. W. Morrison, Dublin-street, Newton. TO LET. in Hobson-street, opposite S Matthew's, a Family Residence of 8 rooms and kitchen, with every convenience.—Apply on the premises, or to Mr. J. M. Lennox. rinO LET, a comfortable Cottage on Par- JL nell Rise.—Apply to Mr. Meckin, Grocer, Parnell. 0 LET, the Shop lately in the occupa tion of Mr. Little, Draper, suitable for a Milliner or Dressmaker, containing 5 rooms; rent low.—Apply to M. Foley, Grocer, Hobson street. O LET, a Shop adjoining the Star Hotel, Newton, lately in the occupation of a Bootmaker.—Apply Star Hotel. TO LET or Lease, a 5-roomecl House in Paget-street, city side of Ponsonby; rent, lls. per week; immediate possession can be given.—Apply J. Hannah, on the premises. £?K,f\f\ TO LEND, in sums of £50 cwQ-P V^ vJ' and up wards.—S. Vaile, Honse, Land, and Commission Agent, Shortland-streei, next the Post-office. "T^TORTH "SHORE.—A Cottage to Let; JLi also, several Houses for Sale.—R. and R. Duder, D^vonport. TO LET, in Parnell, a 3-roomed Cottasc ; rent 6s per week.—Apply to Mr. Nairn, Grocer, Parnell. npO LET, Victoria Livery and Bait JL Stables, with Dwelling-house, in Albert and Chapel-streets —Apply to Dignan and Arm strong, 4 & 5, Imperial Chambers. jjSS MHO LET, a Grocer's House and J|___ JL Shop, top of Ilobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. MoCulsky, top of Hobson street. I~^ O II : S A™ L~ X _______ Nine acres of Land close to the Landing Place, Wairoa South, together with Large Store and Dwelling-house, Barn and Stables, Piggeries. Cow-shed, &c, and also a comfortable 6-roomed Cottage. To be Sold either as a whole or in separate lots. The Store and Dweliing-house, &c, and 5 acres of land, in one lot; and the Cottage and _ acres in another. Also* the Stock in Store, consisting of Groceries, Drapery, &c To a steady man this offers an excellent opportunity of securing a Valuable Property in a rising district on very easy terms. For full particulars apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. FOR SALE, a 3"horse-power Engine and Boile .-Apply Star Office. "IT!OR SALE (Lake Takapuna), cheapTa JP Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, and m grass, with six-roomed House, well finished, and out-houses.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. £500 —WANTED, a working or !£™V • • «sleeSinff ?artner. with a capital of £500, to join the advertiser jn a Cattle Farm, in i the Ohinemuri district.—Apply to «co. Co/.ens CQmmiaßum Agent, 7, Queen-street. ; MARKET GAKDEN, 8 acres, most ex- i cellent soil; house, stabling, aud every j convenience, (5 miles from Auckland, very cheap, i Must be, ftgld^g, WPpiSQOt YulQftO La,ns r' j



FOR SALE, a most valuable Orchard, about an acre in extent, with Dwelling: house upon it, situated near the foot of Rutland Road, Parnell. A rare chance for a gardener with a little capital.—Apply early to Mr. F. W. Lally, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. OR SALE, a Small Farm of 100 acres good Land, 3-roomed House and a large Shed, all fenced and partly divided, about 12 miles from town, with good road and water carriage.—H. Partington, Stichbury's Buildings. FOR SALE, a Farm of 300 Acres of first-clasa Land, 20 miles from Auckland. ' 100 acres of the land is fenced and in grass, the remainder ti-tree and fern. There is a four roomed house on the farm. Price, £300. £200 cash, balance can remain on mortgage at 9 per cent. The property has one mile frontage to the sea and river.—J. M. Lennox. FOR SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land. Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, and terms very easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, 40 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &c—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. -j /"VS.—6OO ACRES of First-class Land, JLvr at 10s. per acre, easy distance from Auckland.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, ShOrtland-street, next the Post-office. £*~i AAATO LEND on Building ~y& JL V./ H_/ \S Society principles, or on any terms to suit Borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. FORT POSITIVE" SALE, Cheap, on easy terms, a really comfortable Four-roomed Cottage in Baker-street.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. MRS. SHAYLE GEORGE'S School, Emily Place.—The Easter Holidays will terminate on Thursday, sth April. R. BRABAZON'S Night School, in City West, Union-street, is attended by Girls as well as by Boys. Elementary Class, Is pe>r week. RS. NORMAN'S SCHOOL, Waterloo Quadrant The Second Quarter of 1877 will commence on Tuesday, 3rd instant. RS. REYNOLDS' SCHOOL, Parnell. The Second Quarter will commence on Wednesday. 4th April. HE RETREAT, PARNELL.—Miss Robertshaw's Pupila will re-assemble on TUESDAY, April 3rd. Miss Robertshaw will have vacancies for two or three Young Ladies as Boarders. Terms on application. EPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY, con ducted by Mrs. Lewis.—The Second Quarter will commence on Wednesday, 4th April, 1877. ; __ OYSTERS.— Fresh Oysters daily at the City Buffet, corner of Queen and Durham streets. IfIOUND, a Watch.—The owner can have it on application.—J. Barnes, William-st. LOST, between the Army and Navy Hotel and Grey-street, a Letter addressed " Joseph Poyer, c/o Capt. Edwards, Newton." The lander will oblige by leaving it at my address, or Sta it office. —J. Kd wards. IF the person who took a New Pair of Boots from the Lome-street Hall last night will return the same to this office, it will save further trouble, as it is known who took them. LOST, Letter addressed to Mrs. Horace Ford, Christch-urch.—The finder will oblige by leaving it at the STAR Office. LOST, on Monday, near Mr. T Western's, Epsom, a Game Bag.—A reward will be given to any person leaving it at the Junction or Occidental Hotels. . Ell CHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Star office. Wyn oh am -sfcr ort.. TN RE SAMUEL COOMBES' ESTATE. Notice is hereby given that all Accounts due to this Estate must be paid to mo immediately, on behalf of the Trustees. F. G. EWINGTON, 81, Queen-street. ANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the .HALF YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 2Cth day of APRIL next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st instant, and for any other business that may be brought before the Meeting. By order of the Board of Directors, JOHN MURRAY, For the Inspector. Auckland. March 19th. 1877. TO TOURISTS AND VISITORS TO WAIKATO AND THE LAKES. BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), AND SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS READY FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE CHARGES. Parties intendingto go through to the Lakes provided with first-class animals by B. EDWARDS (Late of Cobb & Co.), LIVERY STABLEKEEPER, Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton, Waikato. T N BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEA LAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. In the mattor of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of William Frederick Jones, of Auck land, Pianoforte Maker, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a Meeting 6f the Creditors of the above-named William Frederick Jones will be held in Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 4th day. of April next, at 12 o'clock noon, to receive the Trustee's report, and to consider the Debtor's application for a Discharge. Dated, at Auckland, this 31st day of March, 1877. THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. - John A. Beale, Debtor's solicitor, Shortland-street, Auckland. BAR G A I N S —IN— yiWB MILLXNSfiT. COSTUMES, MANTLES & JACKETS, DRESS GOODS, MANCHESTER GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, LINEN SETS, &C., BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, CLOTHING, . FANCY GOODS, &c, During the next three weeks we shall ofter the above goods at Greatly Reduced Prices j dress and mantle making : GN THE PREMISES. —)o(—- A, lin'A bury & c 0., ; 201 and 206, QUEEN-STREET,



FTIHEATKE ROYAL. Lessee Mr. R. J. DeLias. RE-APPEARANCE OF MR. JOSEPH K. EMMET ! A DENSELY CROWDED HOUSE TO WEL COME THE NEVER-TIRING FRI(| TZ! ] REPETITION TO-NIGHT OP FRITZ ! FRITZ! FRITZ ! „ FRITZ! FRITZ! FRITZ ! FRITZ ! FRITZ ! FRITZ ! FRITZ ! FRITZ ! FRITZ ! WMoli will Positively be Withdrawn after To-morrow. LAST NIGHT BUT ONE OF FRITZ ! "PUBLIC HALL, OTAHUHU. TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 10. READINGS FROM SHAKESPEARE ! , By Mrs. Winterton Freestone, assisted by the Rev. E. Brownb, of the Model Training School, Auckland. LITERARY AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. See Handbills for further particulars. SUNDAY-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY, FRANKLIN ROAD. The ANNUAL SOIREE will be held on TUESDAY, 3rd April. Tea at half-past six; after which a Public Meeting will be held, to be addressed by Ministers and others. tTectuke and free discussion. Subject: " The Clergy v. A Royal Priesthood'; in the Christians' Meeting-house, Cook-street, THIS (Tuesday) EVENING, at half-past 7, by Edward Lewis, Evangelist. Preachers specially invited. MOANATAIRI GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Share Register will be closed from i p.m. on FRIDAY, the 6th inst., until noon of THURSDAY, the 12th inst,, when a Dividend will be payable at the Company's Office, Shortland-street, Auckland. F. A. WHITE, Manager. Auckland, 3rd April, 1877. ST. THOMAS' SOCIAL GATHERING, THURSDA V, sth April. Tea on the Table at 6.30 p.m. Speeches will be delivered by the Right Rev. the Bishop of Auckland, Bishop Sehvyn, the Rev. H. Penny, &c. Admission by; ticket, price Is.; or at the doors, Is. 6d. „„_ 10-OTICE OF REMOVAL XT A TKINS BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HB m- H A S REMOVED!!*®* TO THE Premises Next Door Below his Old Shop. H. ATKINS Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very liberal patronage from his first commencing business up to the present time, and to assure them that although his trade has increased to that extent, that his REMOVAL to more Commodious Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will still be adhered to: viz., keeping a good article, buying in the cheapest market, and selling at the smallest profit possible. His New Shop shall always be known as The Cheapest in Auckland. H.A. will be happy to see all his old Customers, and as many new ones as may honour him with their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will always be found, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND 1 H. ATKINS. TpOTTIE'S SCOTTISH OILS EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERIES. LUMBAGO, RHEUMATISM, GOUT, BAD LEGS, DEFORMED FEET AND HANDS, PILES, &c. THE SCOTTISH HIGHLAND OIL is immediately, obsorbed into the Blood, chang ing its dull black hue into a brilliant red, pos sessing a delicate nervous force, which may be felt as a tremulous motion in the muscles, which often instantly relieves a great many painful disorders, which render life unbearable. POTTLE'S SCOTTISH OIL ■ Will be found invaluable in nearly every in stance; and for colonial use is one of the best Medicines ever introduced, especially in the following cases :— TRAVELLERS, who have to shift from bed to bed. SURVEYORS, who are exposed to bush vermin day and night. SHOOTING PARTIES, exposed to the tor ments of the tick. Members op Cricket, Rowing, and Football Clubs, and Athletes, May with greet advantage use it for the muscles of the arms and limbs, rubbing night and morn ing. It renders those muscles elastic and firm: should the muscles be sore a good dressing will give immediate relief, and prevent the distres sing effects of stiffness, &c. POTTIES SCOTTISH OIL. ■A slight dressing night and morning will give complete immunity from fleas, mosquitoes, sand flies, ticks, and all kinds of bash vermin. The Oil when rubbed in all over the body or hands and face, dries at once, leaving a beautiful gloss on the skin, which, while it feels highly agree able, forms a perfect barricade. POTTIES HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. SSB" Agent for Auckland— J AICKIN, CHEMIST, QUEEN-STREET. ~N" ° T~ * C E. The business of H. and P. Gibbons, Grocers and Produce Merchants, 58, Wellesley-street, will, from this date, be carried on by H. P GIBBONS and MR. T. MAHONY, under the i style of "H. P. Gibbons and Co." H.P.G. takes this opportunity to return his sincere thanks to his friends and the public for their liberal patronage hitherto, and respectful solicits a continuance of the same, on hf»v --/ the new firm. . .-.alt of EL GROcfp* B - 0 N~S & C 0., CHANTS.* >'%-!? .AND PRODUCE MEr! I* .--, Wellesley-street,'Auckland. Town and Country Orders promptly attended *?j J^A* ™WMteA? n,i an, d Good 3 delivered in MESSRS. WTh. .CONNELL and A. ■['■m*t,«Jm* BR0 T M^IELD have entered into fo?ra^?re fleld-"at ™cail vs* Dated the 3rd April. 1877. W, H. CONNELL, ' Witness: ARCH> W< BR0ato&»» j" '"WMi'Ooi.BiNtA^ i £j-.;mcjo i j



IVTOTICE.— The party who called at Mr. j> Crockett's, Poundkeaper, Mount Eden T3TJRIRI I'OSTS ON SALE. ThJ andeistaned hM ON SALE.U» «gtK Coal and Firewood Dealer, Onehunga._ THI LLERSLIE~GARDENS. EVENING next. jAMEg BRoWir> ' Secretary. TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS A Three-stop Good-toned Harmonium American Stoves ( :■■■>< 4**?3i Earthenware and Tinware Millinery and Fancy goods _ And a general Assortment of Useful ana Fancy Goods. SALE commences at 12 o'clock in tie FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. R. ARTHUR, Auctioneer. THURSDAY, APRIL 5, * at 12 o'clock Sharp. FRUIT ! FRUIT I FRUIT I GEO. wTbInNEY \\TILL sell by public auction, at the V V Exchange Sale Rooms, on Thursday, sth instant, at 11 o'clock sharp, 20 cases APPLES—Victorias 40 „ Ribstone Pippins 12 ~ Orange Pippins 10 „ Newton Pippins 12 „ Hawthorn Dean 25 „ Pearmains 15 „ Golden Peannains 20 ~ Alexanders 14 „ Mobs Codlings 20 ~ Golden Pearmains 12 „ Sumner Boncretons. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, APRIL 5. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at Remuera, on Thursday next, sth inst., at 12 noon, 50 Fat Pigs 320 Well-fatted Wethers. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, APRIL 5. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock, 150 Choice Fat Cattle, from Waikato Dairy Cows. Store Cattle 600 Fat Sheep and Lambs Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, every FRIDAY^. At 2 o'clock. 1 ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, APRIL 6. BRUSSELS CARPETS, GILT COR. NICES, VENETIAN BLINDS, MANGLE, GLOBES, FENDER AND IRONS, COUNTER CASrIS, HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., <&c, &c, THE subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 6th instant, at 11 o'clock, Household Furnitnre, consisting of Handsome Brussels Carpet, Gilt Cornices and Hang ings (very rich), Venetian Blinds, Mangle, Fender and Irons, Chest Drawers, Cheffon niers, Mantle Mirror, Bedsteads and Bed ding, Tables, Chairs, 2 large Counter Cases, &c. Also, 2 very superior Globes (Terrestrial and ; ; Celestial). In the Estate of Robert Cochrane— 1 box Clothing and Effects. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, APRIL 9. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT HOBSON-STREET. THE subscribers have received instruct ions to sell at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 9th instant, at 12 o'clock, That Valuable Freehold Allotment, situate in Hobson-street, immediately opposite the Governor Browne Hotel, having a front age of 24 feet by a depth of 107 feet, and being part of Allotment 8. Section 21 City of Auckland. * SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, APRIL 6, N O ON. FOR S~A L E BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY MESSUAGE, AND BUILDINGS ' AT REMUERA. J G. W. BIN NE V HAS received instructions to sell by public auction, at the Exchange Sala at°S& en'Btreet> °Q ****• ™» «KE*HS Allotments Nos. 76, 76a, and 77, of Section 16 Suburbs of Auckland, containing 7 acres 3 roods and 10 perches. There is a good Dwelling House erected on the property, consisting of six rooms and kitchen wirtJ scullery attached The HoSS to toSS The land is securely fenced in, and in jrood Ka'rd? 6 exceptioQ of a sihaUportilniS For further particulars apply to the auctioneer. FRIDAY, APRIL 6. TO BOOKBmDEjpoOKSEUERa, BOOKBINDERS' MATEP', ait a w-n TOOLS, PAGING M',-h T n¥ a£? D BARQjV- P^T TAGRAPH, J v subscribers have been inrtrtieted to - _. seUat the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday 6ch instant, at 12 o'clock, -cnaay, 1 19-in. Caslon and Co.'s Round Hole Pefora- Sent? n6> *" the latest imP^ve. l"4%s^s£ *"** Brass Pent" 1 set of 6 Bookbinders' Rolls, 1 and 2-line. narrow, middle, and broad * 2 sets Bookbindto' Brasa Types, handled No. 16 and No. 19. 1 24-in. Best Ash Sewing Bench 1 Scholsfleld's Paging Majhine, i rollofSi paging up to 999!) 1 15-in. Autographio Press, or. Gounting* house Printing Maohine 1 Parlour Printing Press, with extra typa 1 18-in. Ebony Pentagraoh 1 set Cutting and Backing Boards i Eyelet Machines, double 1 Iron Stampiag Machine 73 sheets Baail, Coil, Sheepskin, SklVtifc flsirl ■ iioan Leather^or bookbinding! gAMUEL COOaRANB SON,