a hearty interest in toe movement, \%* loudly cheered at the close of his nSpfh The winners were as follows:— I^Hnnoi Rifle Association Medal, Lieutenant £-Mlv Xo 31 Company; Mr Beck's Cup, Gunner ptkb 'Artillery Company ; Star cup and medal, PfmtAin White. Engineer Cad^t Company; Dr 1 r£mnh°U's trophy, Volunteer J. McLean, Naval Rr^ade- Auckland Rifle Association Cup. vnhin +eer J. Lee, Victoria Company. Money prizes to the amaunt of £10 were also distributed.

WORTH SHORE RESIDENTS AND THE FERRY CO.

.„ influential meeting of the North Shore ££idents was held in the Deyonport Hall last rrSlit for the purpose of discusaingtheinconveni *" cies said, to arise from the present insufficient accommodation attorded by the North Shore Bv.rrv Company. More than 100 persons were nresent Mr P. A. Philips took the chair, and vluded shortly to some of the grievances alleged Gainst the Company, the principal of which wpre the defective time table, and the heavy tariff of fares. Mr Oliver Mays said it had first hrfen intended by himself, and one or two others, "n deputationiso the Directors of the Company privately but a public meeting was subsequently Sieaested, and he was glad to see that the idea had been so well backed up. He had been told the directors—two or whom he saw in the hall had determined to take no notice of their com- Blaints but he hoped that was not so. Wichout makin 0" a long speech, he would move the follow^n" resolution, which embodied the objects of the "meeting. '' That it is absolutely necessary that greater accommodation and facilities should be afforded to the residents and visitors of the North Shore by the Steam Ferry Company, and with that view, a Committee be appointed to wait on the Directors of the Company (at a special meeting convened by them at reouest), and the concessions shall be to the following effect:—l. That the boats shall ply every half hour, from 7 a.m. to G p.m., and hourly from 7to 11 p.m. 2. That family tickets include all the members of any family, at such price as may be mutually agreed upon. 3. That holders of weekly and family tickets be exempt from payment for night tickets. 1. That the boats ply every alternate trip to the lower wharf. 5 That g-reatei facilities be afforded to shippers of cargo than is at present afforded, for tho better protection and prevention of robbery. That the Committee consist of Messrs O. Mays, Duder, Hill, Harbutt, Edson, Alison, and ilcKenzie. That failing to obtain these can cessions, or such, proportion of them as they may deem requisite, they convene a public meeting of the residents, to take such further action as the • circumstances warrant." Mr Cobley seconded the motion. Messrs Harbutt. Lockhart, Cox (sen.), Hill, Edson. Brown, Joseph Mays, Richard Duder, and others, spoke strongly in favour of the resolution, and most of them cave their own experiences in illustration of the Inconvenience they were constantly put to. Messrs M. Nlccol and Buchanan, directors of the company, subsequently, spoke, and assured -Mr Mays and the assemblage that there waaJtio "truth in the report tlva,t tho directors would not listen to their complaints. They both promised that the evils complained of should be mv esti gated and obviated us far as possible. After some further remarks from the chairman and Sir Mays, the meeting separated.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

DUNEDIN,'this day

THE PROPOSED HOSPITAL.

The City Council propose to set aside 9h i .Acres of the Cattle Market reserve, and £12,009 for the present general hospital site and building in King-street, and leasing 'the -latter if parliamentary sanction to exchange be obtained. On the other haud Mr Burns, M.H.R.. as a member of the Taisri County Council, moves a series of resolutions asking the Otago repre sentatives in the Assembly to support ■a motion for the appointment of a Commission of Inquiry into the manner in ■which tke various reserves held by the Corporation have been administered. He proposes the trusteeship of the Town Belt should vest m the suburban, equally with the town municipality. £ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. § The Chamber of Gommercecouldbarelyget i a quorum at its annual meeting yesterday. The Chairman admitted the Chamber did not have the influence it ought. The Com mittees' report went over a deal of old ground.. Considerable reference was made to the delay in the construction of the Southern line, which is solely attributed to ■ the Government. On Friday the Chamber meets the Otago representatives of the Assembly, to advise-whit action be taken to push on the work of branch lines. The Committee pronounce in favor of- the Straith-Taieri route for the central interior line, a branch from Waipahi to Taieri, and a loop line from the Gorge te Elbow. All 'are urgently needed in the general cause of trade.

NEW ZEALAND'S COMMERCIAL

PROSPERITY.

The report speaks at length, notwith standing the doubts and feais with which 1876 opened, and the gloomy prognostications indulged in by the press of neighbouring colonies, New Zealand lias gone through what threatened to be a state of severe crisis with a degree of success altogether un looked for, and it may safely be said, " The worst is over." In Dunedin there was an undue accumulation of stocks, which have been, and are being gradually reduced. This has led to a smaller importation for the past two years, but so far from this being a sign of retrogression, we are now manufacturing amongst Ourselves a large number of articles,' which used formerly to swell up the sum of imports, amongst other, agricultural implements, apparel, boots^and shoes, brass and copper ware, chemicals, hats and caps, and furniture. For a time, too, the inter-provincial trade lias suffered a diminution, but this is fast reviving, and will no doubt continue ; even now, as the Government immigration be comes smaller, there will not be the same facilities for shipments from home to the smaller ports @f the colony. A strik ing example of this is to be seen in the development of trade between the East Coast of the North Island, and Dunedin and Lyttelton. There can be little doubt, but that with increased appliances, and growing confidence in the stability of commerce in Otago and other provinces, Dunecttn'will, through uhe enterprise of its merchants, continue to make steady progress, and take its own rank amongst tiie cities of New Zealand: The returns of export for the past year shew an increase in all the more important items of production, with the exception of the gold export. "Wool has increased in quantity 10 per cent, from the previous year. The exports of tallow and preserved meat are much larger than for some years previous, and that of various descriptions of grain is well maintained. DEATH FROM D.T.'S.

At S o'clock last night Constable Willis brought a man named Tlios. Johnston to the "Police Station in a spring cart, intending to lock him up, but as lie was suffering from D. T.'s. Sergt. Major Bevan ordered his removal to the hospital, where he died yesterday. Information was conveyed to the police last evening that Johnston had been going about Wakari hills shouting and in a very excited state. On going to Johnston's house the constable found him in the hall lying on his back and unable to stand. He appeared to be suffering from drink. He had both his hands on his throat, and held a pocket knife in his hand, but did not attempt any injury to himself. His detention at the poiice station was very short, for he was removed to the hospital almost immediately. An inquest will be held to-day.

DR. CARR AND WALKER.

[Press Agency".]

DUNEDIN, this day.

Dr. Carr declares that Walker, the trance medium, is a humbug, and offers to lecture on any subject in a more philosophical manner. [We have not the slightest doubt of it.]

SUPREME COURT CASES.

NAPIER, this day.

The Supreme Court sittings opened yester day before Judge Richmond. The Grand Jury found true bills in all the cases. There were three cases tried yesterday. Archibald McEc hem pleaded guilty on two indictments for stealing from his employer, Steghen Hooper, a lot of goods. John Hayne was acquitted on a charge of stealing ,£2l from a dwelling-house. He was also tried on a charge of stealing a watch and chain from on board the steamer

imprisonment Avith hard labor on each indict ment, the sentences to be cumulative.

HOKIANGA, this day. The Speedwell cleared at the Customs with a full load of timber, 350 tons, for Melbourne.

WELLINGTON, this day. Arrived—Wakatipu, from Sydney. Mr and Mrs Winter and family, Mr C. Cooper, passengers for Auckland.

SUPREME COURT.

TIMARU. this day.

At the Supreme Court, true bills were found in every case except that of Dugald Clue, for sheep-stealing. Wm. Lechner, for embezzle ment, was sentenced to two years ; William Powell, larceny, six months; John Wilson, alias Burns, horse-stealing, eighteen months; W. W. Fleming, forgery, eighteen months; Cornelius Toll, larceny, sentence deferred. Friendlander is now being tried for rape at Geraldine.

The two libel cases brought by Mr. G. M, Reed are expected to occupy the whole day.

CITIZENS' BALL TO THE GOVERNOR.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

The Citizens' Ball last night was very suc cessful. It was held in the Provincial Council Chamber and Library. Upwards of 200 were present, including the Governor, the Hon. C. C. Bowen, and the principal residents in the city and neighbourhood. The Georgia Minstrels opened at the Theatre Royal last night to a large house. The per formance is favourably criticised. A Shearers' Union is being established here. Suaday drinking is becoming very prevalent. In Court, tc-:lay, the Inspector of Police said he was unable to find who supplied drink so freely on Sunduys. A deputation of Licensed Victuallers waited on the Hon. C. C. Bowcn to suggest alterations in the Licensing Act with a view of twelve o'clock and night licenses being granted in Christchurch, and also allowing private entrances to remain open on Sundays. Mr Bowen said the suggestions were reasonable, and lie would bring them before the Government.

THEATRE ROYAL.

Messrs Faukox and Baker, assisted by an efficient company, succeeded in drawing a full house last evening, and everything went off in the most satisfactory manner. The drama is of the liveliest possible description, with a pleasant commingling of eccentricities of character, song, wit, and fun. to keep the audience in good spirits throughout the evening. The perform ances of tne two principals are unique for variation and activity. The quest for the "Mulcahy Brothers" and "Eh, what do yer say?''have nothing striking or Avouderful to convey to the minds of the listeners, but their very want of point and apparent absurdity touch the springs of laughter, and bring forth tears of-jojv The little company of volunteers ■were again paradcdinamostsuccesst'ulmanner, and suffered a reaction. The parade is really one of the mrst interesting scenes of the drama. The drama, as a work of ar^s a droll mixture of life at New York, containing nothing serious or sentimental, but it pleases the many, and therefore serves the purpose for which it was written. The Dutch and Irish dialects are admirable. The play will be repeated this evening. ■

MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.

(To the Editor.)

Sir, —I hope the few remarks from " A Subscriber" will wake up the management of this Institute to something like a 'fair responsibility of their position, for certainly some improvement ought to be at once made to the existing state of things. The finances, perhaps, are discouraging, and all ideas of modernizing the Institute may be met with the objection, "We have no funds." Well, if this is so, are fair and reasonable efforts made to overcome this ? Judging from appearances, I should fancy the committee are all "fossils," and per fectly content to let the Institute remain as it now is, a perfect disgrace to a city like Auckland. "A Subscriber" has hit several right nails on the head, but there are several other very desirable improvements to be made, and if a suggestion book was left on the table, they could be named I hope some exertions will soon be made to place the Institute—so admirable in its purposes —into some worthy comparison with those in the other colonies. —Yours, &c , Another Subscriber.

OLD MEN'S REFUGE.

(To the Editor of the EVENING STAR.) SIR, —In your paper of the 9th inst. you made some remarks in reference to the Old Men's Refuge and its management, which require contradiction, and cannot be permitted to pass unchallenged. The inmates of the Refuge are not dissatisfied with the present manager and matron ; on the contrary, they are perfectly satisiied with the internal management of the institution, and since the ladies have taken the control of the place the inmates have received the greatest kindness and con sideration at their hands, and some of them, I hope, are capable of appreciating the great benefit which resulted from the change. In reference to Harris's case, the manager only did his duty, and as I understand the depositions or evidence has been referred to the General Government, who, I have no doubt, will take an impartial view of the whole matter, the manager need not fear the re sult. lam well aware that the inmates of the above institution are fully prepared to come forward and certify to the good man agement of the place.—l am, &c., A Visitor. —[We did not say that the inmates of the Refuge were dissatisfied with the present manager and matron. What we said was that Major Green was of opinion that the present management was unsatisfactory, and it is absolutely correct that he did so report. The idea that the question 'of efh'cient management or otherwise of the institution should be remitted to the inmates is so manifestly absurd that we will not waste words upon it.—Ed. E.S.]

WATER SUPPLY.

(To the Editor of the Stab),

Sir,—lt is an established fact that the long looked-for water supply has, in spite of numerous delays, at last become available, but at what cost is barely known to the groat majority of the inhabitants of Auckland —those who have to pay for it. It does appear from the late enactments of the City Council that the aim of our all potent magnates, has been to obtain for themselves a name for introducing^ a supply of water, and. then, having obtained it, to throw every obstacle in the way of preventing the universal adoption of it. Some time ago the ratepayers were startled by observing on their notices a five per cent rate for water. This the Council got quietly shelved and paid by ex plaining that it was necessitated by having to pay the; interest; on money borrowed for supply ing the city with water. The consequence was the rate was paid: first, because the rate was levied by Act of Assembly; and second, because the ratepayers were indoctrinated into the belief (as your humble servant was) that the impost thus levied would cover all expenses, and that no other charge would be demanded ; but put no trust in princes, even though they should be Auckland City Councillors, for another and additional rate is now to bs levied on those who use the water, already dearly bought, of no less than four per cent., making in all the grand total of nine per cent. The schemes of the General Government, which have raised such unbounded indignation, pale before the Auckland water scheme, and the result thus propounded by our own Muni cipal Government. Nine per cent, on value for water, for what Heaven gives in such abundance, is passing human comprehension, and the man is almost an imbecile who submits to it, being able to do without it. Does it not occur to the supposed united wisdom of our Patrician Fathers that the more water used the greater the iu"onie in proportion to the expense of furnishing the supply, and that according to the rate so will the returns be? Or is it their wish, as/ it seems to me to be, to assess the rate so high as almost wholly to pre vent the use, and thus keep the expenditure for pumping, etc., at a minimum: in fact, not to benefit the population at all. If so, let the Council, from the Mayordown wards, look to their seats, for plenty and better men will be found to occupy them. The much-vaunted reduction of the Insurance Rate has; as yet given no sign of its approach; so, therefore, the advantages have not bean increased, but the disadvantage is nine per cent, on the value of an additional rate. Ratepayers, ba on the alert.—l am, etc., A Ratbpaykh. fO. was wfill nnripvs'-nnrT. Wf. Tip.ljp.vpi. anri

The Fatal Football Accident.

INQUEST ON THE BODY OF MR. F

W. PILLING.

Ax inquest was held, in the Alexandra Hotel, Parnell, this afternoon, before Dr Philson and a jury of 11, of whom Mr Bar ton Ireland was chosen foreman, to enquire; into the circumstances connected with the* death of Mr Frederick W. Pilling. Messrs Hesketh and Kissling appeared on behalf of Mr J. Haultain.

Sergeant Jackson appeared for the police.

J The jury having viewed the body, the 1 following evidence was taken: — I James Frederick Haultain, sworn, de posed : I am a lawyer's clerk, residing in Chapel-street, Auckland. I have known deceased abont a year. I believe he was a sharebroker by occupation. He resided at Mrs Ruck's, in Parnell. On Saturday last, a football match was being played in the Domaim between the Ponsonby and Parnell Football Clubs. Deceased played with the Parnell Club, while I took part with the Ponsonby Club. There were fifteen players on each side. We commenced the game at 3.15. During the course of the game—about 5 p.m.— deceased managed to get hold of the ball, and ran with it in his arm towards the Ponsonby goal. He passed through all our players, except two—my self and Thomas Kerr. I ran forward to stop him, and he seeingmc coming, put down his head, with the view of throwing me over, as is the custom in the game. De ceased's course was down the hill. I was , running hard towards him obliquely, at au angle of 45 degrees. We came into col lision, and deceased fell perpendicularly. I received a severe shock, in consec[uence of which T was unable to take observation. I recovered in a quarter of a minute I had not been thrown down. When I recovered, I saw deceased lying on the ground, surrounded by a number of the players. I could not see in Avhat position he was. Deceased's head had struck my left arm, on the muscle. My arm sustained a slight bruise. We sent a messenger —Mr Jones, I believe —to the hospital for Dr Norton. He came to the spot, and examined the deceased, and advised his removal home. I heard deceased speak to Dr Norton. He was perfectly sensible, and told Dr Norton that lie had no feeling in his legs. Some person ondeavonred to lift him up, but he fell back. A stretcher was procured, and deceased conveyed to his lodgings, at Par nell, where he was received by. Mrs Ruck. I helped to carry him home. He did not complain during the way home, but said it must have been heavy to carry him, I saw deceased being carried into the room in which he now lies. I did sec him once alive again. To-day was the first time I saw the dead body. I believe deceased's death was caused more by the force of his own person than mine. Deceased might have avoided me when the collision took place if he had thought lit. I have very seldom seen a football player put down his head when running. They usually run iv shoulder to shoulder, I have known a man to have had his collar bone broken in playing foofegll. Mr Laishley had his thigh auil I believe, in the Interprovincial match, Mr Sharland had his leg broken. I believe the game is a dangerous one. According to the present rules, there can be -no improvement in the manner of playing the game. The rules now played under- are the Rugby Union rules. I have heard of serious accidents occurring in England, during the course of football matches. Deceased was a heavier .and stronger man than myself. To Mr Hesketh : I was on friendly terms with Mr Pilling. We had had no quarrel, i A week previously, I met him at a small | evening party. His action in putting his '< head down, and running down the hill with > the ball, was in accordance with the rules of the game. To the foreman : Mr Pilling was au experienced football player. I have been a football player for four years. There was | nothing unusual in the manner in which the game was played on Saturday. I liaye never heard that Mr Pilling was blind in one eye. ! Edward Neville Fouler, salesman in the wholesale drapery business, residing in Freeman's Bay, deposed : I was slightly acquainted with the deceased. I was playing with the Ponsonby Club on Satur day. I was pursuing Pilling, at live o'clock. He was running at top speed about | two yards in front of me, carrying the ball j under his arm. I saw_ the last witness run across as if to cross at an obstuse angle. Haultain held his left arm in close to his' chest, to protect it in the collision. That is the usual manner of charging. When deceased saw him coming, lie lowered his head, for the purpose of charging him. When the collision occurred, deceased fell in a heap, and did not rise, as is usually the case with light weights. I saw that he was hurt, and ran to his assistance. He was insensible, and I ran to get a lemon to try to restore him. On returning, I heard deceased say, " Oli, my head." He then got more sensible, and when asked where he was hurt, he said between his shoulders. I was present when Dr. Norton came. lam of opinion that no blame attaches to any person concerned in the affair. The whole proceeding was in accordance with the recognised rules of the game. I believe that the game is a dangerous one. The rules might be modified, but I do not think that the game should be put down. The charging should be done, away with. The hands should be used for stopping persons with. |

To Mr Hesketh : There are rules in the games allowing charging. To the foreman: It was possible for deceased to avoid the collision. .1 have frequently seen short football players put ting their heads down for the purpose of butting. Kicking is not allowed in the rules.

Our Goldfields.

THE MOANATAIRI GOLDMINING COMPANY. The telegram to-day was of a more cheer ing character than those of the last few days, and shares perceptibly improved during the morning. " Grahamstown. "Tuesday, 10.25 a.m.

v "ToF. A. White, Esq. " Three hundred-weight picked stone from new winze—gold shewing still. 97 oz?. amalgam from single stamper. No other change.—R. COMEB."

THE MOANATAIRI DIVIDEND.

Mr White, the manager of the Moanatairi Company, announces that a dividend (the tenth) of 15s per share will be payable at the Company's office at noon of Friday, the 15th inst.

(From our own Correspondent.)

COROMANDEL, this day. TOKATEA SPECIMEN CRUSHING. The Tokatea started crushing specimens this morning at their own battery. It is expected that no general stuff will be crushed this week.

SHAREMARKET.

an ATT A MftTO WIST thiK <I:iv

Sales of Cine, 6s ; Alburnia, 56s 6d, to 59s Gd; United Kingdom, Is. Sellers : Kuranui Hill, 275; Caledonian, (double issue) ; Alburnia, COs; Piako, 10s; Waitekauri ISs ; Welcome, 5s 3d ; United Kingdom, Is ; Tokatca, ISs. Buyers : Moauataii i, £9 ss; Piako, 8s; Waitekauri, 17s 3d. LICENSING COURT. At the Licensing Court to-oay all t!:e applications for renewals and transfers were granted.

WASTE LANDS BOARD.

A -meeting- of the Waste Lands Board was held this afternoon. Present: Messrs, Tole, (chairman) Tonks, May, Moat, and Dr. Campbell.

CORRESPONDENCE.

■ An application was received from Mr Vesey S'.e\var^ of Katikati, asking for 2000 more acres of land, also for an extension of time for payment of the money. Both reqxiests were granted. CONFISCATED LANDS.

The matter of the Wairoa confiscated lands was introduced. After some con sideration it was agreed that notification of sale of these lands should be inserted in the newei ajers.

TENDERS.

Two tenders for permission to diggum were opened, one from Mr Spencer, offering £111 10s to dig in the Mongouui Block ; the second from Mr Utting, for- digging in the Waipoa Block, offering £165. The tenders were accepted. (Left Sitting).

CHORAL SOCIETY.

We would remind members of the Choral Society that " St. Paul " will be performed this evening, and from the manner in which it was produced on a former occasion, and the progress made by the Society since, a great success may be anticipated.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION'S REPORT.

Bank of N.Z.—£2llos; buyers, £21 10s. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 435. . South British Insurance—9ss : sellers, 97s 6d. New Zealand do—lo2s 6d, 105s; buyers, 102s 6d; sellers, 105s. Union Sash and Door Co. (new)— Buyers, 955. ' lied Queen —Sellers, 3s Gd. Caledonian (double)— Sellers, 955. Moanatairi—£B 15s, £9 10s ; buyers, £9 103 ; sellers, £9 15s. Waitekauri—l6s (cum div).

Albumia—sls, 58s 6d; buyers, 565. Union Beach—2ss; buyers, 255; sellers, 295. Tokatea—lßs; buyers, 17s. Waiotahi—Sellers, 27s 6d. Thames—Sellers, 52s 6d, JOSEPH NEWMAM, Chairman,

HARBOUR BOARD.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Har bour Board was held to-day. Present : — Captain Daldy in the chaii\ Messrs. Tole, Niccol, Heather, McKenzie;'Eaton, Masc lield, and Cosgrave. The following was the principal business done :—

Two letters were read from the Secretary of Customs. One on the subject of fees for pilotage exemption certificates, and the other acknowledging notification of the election of Mr D. H. McKenzie as a mem ber of the Board.

A letter was read from Mr Alex. Wright offering to settle his claim against the Board on certain conditions. This letter was referred to the Works Committee with power to act.

A petition was received from the water men asking for a reduction of their license fees from £2 to £1. The petition was granted. Mr Errington's dock report was read. The progress was stated to be satisfactory.

A letter from the Chief Harbourmaster was read, calling attention to the promis cuous landing of cattle at the North Shore. It" was resolved that Sandy Bay be declared a landing and shipping place for cattle at the North Shore.

The Finance Committee minutes were read and approved of, and the fortnightly statement of accounts was read.

the Works Committee report thefollow ing recommendations were made : That the sum of £Sl2 3s be paid to Mr Dauaher in full satisfaction of his contract and extras. That the sum of £70 be spent on repairing the Beach Road. That the sum of £330 be expended in laying down scoria to a width of 30 feet on the new road to be made round the clifi' between Hardinge and Nelson-streets,

The first and second .suggestions were adopted, With regard to the third, Messrs Cosgrave and Maseficld spoke strongly against tho width of the proposed road. 'The City Council would not do any thing if the road were not made 90ft. or 100 ft. wide.

The matter was referred to the Works Committee to confer with the City Council. (Left Sitting).

The following is the list of passengers iwho left by the Ladybird for the South yesterday :— Madame and Miss Moller, Mrs. Joyce audchild, Mrs. Rock and son, Mrs. Hoskins, Messrs. Raw lings, Yon Dadelszen, Thomas, J. C. Davies, Paterson, Crcighton, Seaman, Kearns. The brigantine Flirt entered out for Samoa to-day. Wo understand that Captain Charles Moller, late of the Helena, will take command.

The cutter Alarm is expected to sail on Satur day next" for New Caledonia.

The s.s. Pretty Jane left Gisborne at 5.30 p.m. yesterday for Auckland.

THE EYENESTG STAR, TUESDAY, JUIS TE 12, 1877.



BOARD OF EDUC AT I ON. :— The Board has fixed the First Week in July for the MIDWINTER HOLIDAYS in all Dis trict Schools in which such Holidays are granted. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. __ M~E~ D I C A~L M E~N Wanted, in a thriving district in Auckland, a Medical Man. Practise worth £350 to £000, or £700 per annum. First named sum guaranteed. Married man much preferred.—Apply, stating age and qualifications, to J. Mi DARGAVILLE, Auckland. WANTED to BUY, Pickle Bottles at One Shilling per dozen.—Wm. McLean, Fish and Oyster Depot, Queen-street Wharf. inrranted to purchase, about Two tons good sscond-hand -J CHAIN. WALLER & CO., Onehunga. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs Avey, Park Hotel, Wellcsley-street East. WANTED, a strong Woman ; must be able to wash and iron.—Apply Edgar's Registry Office, Wellesley-street -East. WANTED, an intelligent smart Lad for Office work ; must be quick at figures.—Apply Union Sash and Door Company, Mechanics' Bay. ANTED, a respectable Female Servant ; a comfortable home to a suitable person.—Apply for address Star office. ANTED, a General Servant in a family of three. —Occidental Hotel. ANTED, for a respectable Young Girl, a situation to assist in house work or take charge of children.—M.M., atMrs. Ellis, Grocer, Upper Symonds-street. TI7 ANTED, a good Handy Man.—A. V V Dornwell, Butcher, Queen-street. WANTED to Let, a good Bakehouse and excellent Oven; very moderate rent. —H. J. Riordan, Upper Nelson-street. PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that a Co-partnership has this day been entered into between Henry Edward Partridge, Tobacconist, Queen-street, Auckland, and Henry Edward Woollams, late of Coiomandel, under the style or term of "PARTRIDGE & WOOLLAMS, Wholesale and Retail Tobacconists, Queen-street, Auck land.1 * Rlimwil HENRY E. PARTRIDGE, (si^nea) HENRY E. WOOLLAMS. mHE CO-PARTNERS solicit a continu-



WANTED, a respectable Girl as-Sei yant in a private family — \rralv Mr< Constable, Wellesleystreet, F7eemaiVsßay XSTANTED, a good Improver to th T 7 Dressmaking.—Atirslv to >fis<? n'rcinf Shortland House, Shortland-strect OKani V&T ANTED, several experienced Sei WANTED, a respectable Errand Boy . Apply at this office. Good characte indispensable. «*«*<«, TX/'ANTED, a reppectable~General Ser eHi. JSSSIS&Sl Atrs> Patter^^tn-o: WANTED, a Lad to assist in the Bake \ nixr ti 1 o US d 01 +a Yo*ln £ Man as au Improver taoturer, Farnell and Queen-street. W ANTED KNOWN, that J. C. Stovin r< n c lne Tal ,M£*"cliant, is a Purchaser oi v??^T'^i in> Left d ' Blend, Antimony, Cinnabar Nickel Silver, Bismuth. Plumbago, and othci W~ "ANTED, to Rent or Purchase, a comfortable Cottage. — Apply, witl particulars, to Mrs Mary Tuttey, Groy-st-rogt. TXTANTED, a Young Man as Officer*? * J,, Servant for H.M.S. Sapplio.—Apply tc W. Flood, 5. Exchange-BaUdings. WANTED, William Cbimmixs, late Of the 65th Regiment.—lf this should meet his eye he will hear of his brother Thomas at Opotiki, Bay of Plenty.—Address Post-office. "TXTANTED, for Claremont House, mi ™V»J mediately a General Servant, able to cook.—Ciaremont House, Princes-street. "ANTED to Buy, Kauri Junk Timber, round or squared. -Apply Star office. W "ANTED, a General Servant; one who understands plain cooking.—Apply at M' 'Fernandez's Railway Terminus Hotel, Official Bay. "I^ANTED to SELL, an English Do^ -r, i,",-, Cart, and one Dog Cart Phteton.— R. iiiui, boacli Painter and Trimmer, Upper Queen street. "ANTED, Old and New Roofs to cover. Duley's Patent Composition, warranted fire and waterproof. Guaranteed for rrn y T eaV s- Pl:ice' 5s Per square yard.—Apply J-'l-P uley v afc. MeßSrs- Pattern and Shepherd's Elhott-street, Auckland. W "ANTED KNOWN, Men's Strong Handsome Travelling Bags, half price, Is, os, and Gs ; Pocket Knives, (id; Ladies' Fas hionable Black Straw Ha^s, Is 3d; Wolfe's Celebrated Hand-sewn Prunella Boots, Gf, 6d • a few Bronze Boots, 4s Cd; Ladies' Black Leather Sewn Slippers, 33 6d; Clouds, Is Gd ; Children's ditto, Od; Elastic. 12 yards for Gd; Cold Ear rings, tjd per pair; ditto Brooches, 9d; fresh lot of 1 lowers, id per spray ; Scissors, lOd per pair ; Note Paper, 2d per quire ; best ditto, Id; Enve lopes, 25 for 3d; Spectacles (two kinds). Is per pair; Children's Handkerchief for Is.—W H Dam pier. General Dealer, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert-street. W ANTED Known, that the Best Teas in Auckland are procurable at Serjeant's Store, Karangahape Road, Newton, and at the new Market/ Queen-street. Prices, 25., ?s Gd and 3s. per Ib. How is this? Because he has had 20 years' experience in the London markets, and consequently knows how to blend the various flavours together so as to make a really good and enioyable cup of tea. American Brooms, Is Cd each. Coleman's S.F. Mustard, lOd per tin. "TirANTED the Public to Kuoav, L. IL vt GREEN is leaving hiß Nursery in Sea field View, and will sell off all his stock of Shelter, Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs, at half price. The following prices will show:—Pinus Insignus, 9s f doz.; Cuprcssus Macroearpa, 12s V doz.; Camellias, Azaleas, and Rhododendrons Is Gd each (200,000); two-year-old Thorn Quicks, extra strong, 12s per 1000; and all other Nursery Stock equally cheap.—L. H. Green', Se&field View Nursery, off the Grafton Road. WANTED, -Purchasers for best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. par set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £b" 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew 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. W~~AjNTErM WANTED ! !—Wanted Known, that I am SELLING OFF for One Week, 41b tins of Preserved Onions, only 3d per tin ; Tart Fruit, 21b tins. Sd tin ; French Capers, Gd bottle ; English Sauce, Gd bottle ; Glass Sugar Basins, full of Jam, Is 3d ; Cream Jugs, Is ; Tumblers, Is ; Musts, 7(1; Good Tea, 2s lb; Blue, 9d lb; Soda, lid lb; Vases, Is Gd to 2s Gd pair; lot of Shilling Toys will be sold for 9d each; Tooth Combs, od each; Hair Combs, jil ; tin Matches, Is id dozen ; Raisins, 3d lb ; Gilt Lockets, Is and 2s each : Glass Egg Cups, lOd draen: 50 dozen of Crochet Cotton, 2s Sd dozen; Bonnet Shapes, only Id each, 3s 6d dozen; lot of Feathers, from id to 16s each ; Pins, 2d per sheet; lot of Straw Hats, from 9d to 3s 9d ; Dress Buttons, from Is Gd per gross ; Pearl Buttons, 3s gross; Gilt Thimbles, Is 3d dozen ; Plated Mustard Spoons, Gd ; Velvet, lid yard to 2s 9d; lot of Artificial Flowers, from 3d; Good Needles, lOd per 100; 300 boxes of good Figs, 9d per box, Ss dozen boxes; Glass Candle sticks, only Gd; Glass Baskets, 9d and Is: Lustre, (is Gd and Sh';Gd ; Pair Gent's Silk Ties, Cd and Is; Thimbles, Gd per dozen ; Black Beaded Belts, Is Gd ; lot of Black Brooches and Earrings, cheap; Chocolate, Is Gd lb ; Cocoa, Is Sd lb.— Apply H. WATTS, Pitt-street. Let of Gloves, Gd pair; lot of Needles, slightly damaged, 2d per IGO, Is 3d per 1000 ; small Tin Waiters, Gd and 8d; lot ol Ladies' Collars and Cuffs, cheap. FOII SALE (Lake Takapuna), cheap, , Farm,. containing 31 acres, -well-fenced, and' in gra3S, with six-roomed House, well finished, and out-houses.—Apply R. and -K. Dflder, Dcvohport Store, FOR 'IMMEDIATE SALE, a ■ new .six-roomed House, very conveniently situated. —H. Partingtop, 'Stichhury's Biiildings. FOR SALE, a very strong Horizontal Engine; diameter of Cylinder, 11 finches ; Fly-wheel, 7 feet 6 inches diameter.—Apply at Cousins and Atkins, Market Place. _£?<*> II to £1000 LENT, on Building 3&1 f& \r Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. FEICE TO LET, in best business position in Queen-street.—W. S. Jones Saddler, &c, Queen-street. TO LET, House in the best part of the Grafton Road.—Bell Brothers, Custom House-street. TO LET, 4-roomed Cottage, pleasantly situated, Parnoll Rise.—Apply Mr. Nairn, Grocer, Parncll. TO LET, furnished Sitting and Bed rooms, with or without board...Broughton Hall, Parnellßise. TO LET, a Baker's Shop ?and Oven in Wellington-street.—F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings. rjPlO LET, that convenient Family Resi- I dence, containing nine rooms, situated in the best part of Hobson-street, opposite Mr. C. Greenaway's.—Apply to W. E. Baston, on the premises^ TO LET, the Shop now in the occupa tion of C. Burton, as he is removing to more convenient premises next door but one.— Apply to Chas. Burton, Charcoal Biscuit Manu faotory, Q^een-street. __ TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent. 21s. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. TO LET, a House on the Alten Road, containing 12 rooms.—Apply Win. Aitken, Land Agent. :-\ TO LET, a House in Chapel-street, near St. Matthew's Church.—Apply Mr. Major, Grocer. _ O LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by P. Comisky, Esq., comprising Twelve Rooms and Offices complete, together with Ten Acres of Land, tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN". Land Agent. r¥!O LET, spacious and convenient Offices, B with office fittings", fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the law, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. TO LET, a Grocer's House and Shop, top of Hobson-street, containing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid or.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobsou-st-reet;' '_ nnO LET, an eleven-roomed House in _fi_ Nelson-street.—Apply to F. A. White, Shortland-street. MTiHE Person who pave one of our JL Runners a Half Sovereign last night in mistake for a Sixpence, can have the same by calling at this office. LOST, STOLEN, OR" STRAYED from Somerset Place, off Howe-street, Newton, on Sunday Morning.a Liver and White " Cocker " Spaniel Slut Puppy (tail cut short). Any persod returning same, or giving informa tion to Police, will be rewarded. LOST, last night, between Cook and Wellington-streets, a Marone Apron, con taining a Purse and Rent-book.—The Under will be rewarded on leaving same at this office. LOST, last evening, near the Union Sash and Door Company, a Woollen Plaid Shawl.—Finder please return to thi3 office.



IN THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH BOULTER, OF AUCKLAND, HOTEL 3- KEEPER. c All persons having claims against the above , Estate are requested to send in the same to the • undersigned on or before the 12th day of June next, duly verified. Dated this 29th day of May. 1877. d HESKETH & RICHMOND, Solicitors for the Trustees. MR. B. SCHWAR ZBA C H (From the University Eye-Jlinics of Berlin), ~ SPECIALIST FOR DISEASES OF THE EYE, " EAR, THROAT, AND CHEST, can be Consulted from May 18th to June 15th, - at the "DEVONSHIRE HOUSE," late Captain Casey's, Hobson-st., Auckland. • ( S3L Hours, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ', mo CARPENTERS AND OTHERS. , A person who can Build an American Bowling <" Alley will hear ojf a job on application to the i undersigned. Must know all about it.—Apply next three days to E. MITCHELSON, ' Victoria Hotel. ) ; QUPPLIES FOR DISTRICT HOS ; !O PITAL, OLD MEN'S REFUGE, AND \ SICK AND DESTITUTE. Tenders will be received at this Office till , MONDAY, the 25th instant, at noon, for Supply of Rations'and Provisions for above. Particulars - can be obtained on application. EDWARD L. GREEN, For General Government Agent. 1 General Government Agent's Office, Auckland, 11th June, 1877. O 1$ U I L D E R S. Tenders are required for Building a House at Remuera. Plans, &c, may be seen at my office until WEDNESDAY, the 2Cth instant, when . the tenders are to be delivered at 4 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. :|npO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 20th , ! instant, for the Erection of a Dwelling-house at • Maketu, near Tauranga. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. TO BUILDERS. , Tenders are required for Additions to a Building in Queen-street. Plans and speciflca ! ] tions may be seen at my office, Shorfcland-street, ! : until FRIDAY, the 15 h, when the tenders are to be delivered at 1 o'clock. ! J. WRIGLEY, Architect. O C ON TR~ ACTOR S. I I Tenders are invited for the Erection of a j Wharf at Tauranga, in the Bay of Plenty Dis -1 ■ trict, until noon of the ISth instant, and j addressed to me. Plans and specifications may be seen, and other information obtained, on application to Mr. Thomas Macky, Fort-street, Auckland. ; The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. A. A. BURROWS. Architect and C.E. Tauranga, 2nd June, 1877. m~"O~r BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned j until noon of SATURDAY next, the lGth inst., I for the erection of a Bakehouse and Oven in Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my effico, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, ; Architect. | "O OVAL HAIR DRESSING SALOON. J. Danxekord, Hair Dresser, &c, begs to ' inform his customers and the public that he j has taken those Premises lately occupied by Mr j Montague, in the Theatre Royal Buiidings. BL ACK REEF GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that all Shareholders whose Calls remain unpaid after Wednesday, the 20th day of June, will be sued without further notice. By order of the Directors. J. H. HARRISON, Manager. Coromandel, 11th June, 1577. TONA GOLD MINING COMPANY -8- (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the First Annual | General Meeting of Shareholders in the above • Company will be held at the Registered Office i o£t£?£ T O Tln,???& Ka Pan£a' Road' Coromandel, ; on SATURDAY, the 30th day of June, 1877, at j 3 p.m. I Business: To receive Director's Report and Balance-sheet, and to elect new Directors J. H. HARRISON, Coromandel, 11th June, 1877. Onager. CJNOWDEN'S GOLD MINING COM- O PANY LIMITED. aiAn Extraordinary General MEETING of the j bliareholders in the above Company will be I held be held at the registered Office of the. : Company, Kapanga Road, Corbmandel, on | Wednesday, the 20th day of June, 1877, at 11 Business : To t 'ke steps for Winding Up the Company. By-Order of.the Directors, HARRISON> Secretary. Coroimandel, June 11,1877. ROYAL OAK GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Ordinary Annual Meeting of the Share holders of the Royal Oak Goldminiag Company (Limited), is hereby convened to be held at the Company's Office, Coromandel, on Thursday, 28ih day June, 1877, at noon. Business : To receive Directors Report. Mining Manager's Report, and Statement ot Company's affairs ; to elect Directors in place of those who retire in accordance with the Rules of the Company; to elect Auditors. By order of Directors. Secretary. Coromandel, 11th June, 1877. ■ TT7AITEKAURI GOLD MINING AND QUARTZ CRUSHING COMPANY (LIMITED). DIVIDEND. The Share Register will be CLOSED from noon on TUESDAY, the 12th instant, till 2 p.m on THURSDAY, the 11th instant, when a . DIVIDEND (the second) of Two Shillings per Share will be payable at the Company's office, in Albert and Davy-streets, Thames; and at Mr Stovin's Office, Instirance Buildings, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 18th instant. D. G. MACDONALD, Manager. Thames, 7th Jane. 1877. TAIRUA PROSPECTOR'S GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). IN LIQUIDATION. In virtue of powers vested in me by the Court, notice is hereby given that a Call of Two Shil lings per Share on the Capital of the abovenamed Company has this day been.made, payable at my office on or before THURSDAY, the 21st day of June, 1877. THOS. MACFFARLANS, Official Liquidator. Supreme Court, q Auckland. 11th June, 1877. MOANATAIRI GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). A DIVIDEND (the 10th) of Fifteen Shillings per Share will be payable, at the Company's Office, at noon of FRIDAY, the 15th inst. F. A. WHITE, Manager. Auckland, June 11,1877. ftAs. 17* ° R WAIR OA; "^lmß^ kaipara. ~ jgSyilf' The Brig ; ' THOMAS AND HENRY, Captain Sampson, will sail as above on oraboct SATURDAY, the lGtb. instant. For freight apply to JOHN REID & CO., Commerce-street. PRIVATE and Respectable Board and Residence can be had at Cliff House, "Moore-street. A Furnished Bedroom and large •^sjij\Hn|y.TiQQm- with beautiful view, to be let.—



-J ]^" -0 T I C E. I All persons interested in the Estate of the late W. Brittan, Baker, of Stiortland-street. are re quested to meet at the office of Messrs. J. Coup land and Co., Queen-street, on WEDNESDAY next, 13th June, at 10 o'clock. Important, as parties interested, must leave on."Wednesday. JQHN GREY. CHARLES HERRICH. ri- H 0 R A L SOCIETY. The next Performance, consisting of Mendels sohn's " St. Paul," will take place THIS (Tues day) EVENING, commencing at 8 o'clock. Parties desirous of joining the Society as Honorary Members may obtain Tickets Irom Messrs. Upton and Co., or from the Honorary Secretary. , ARCH. CLARK, Hon. Sea. "VTEW NORTH ROAD SABBATH _i_l -SCHOOL. The Teachers and Ohildrer. of the above School will assemble at tho Schoolroom at 2 p.m. TO-MORROW (Wednesday), to attend the Funeral of the late Susanna Hirst, late Teacher in the School. I TU S T PUBLISHED. A REVISED MAP OF THE THAMES GOLDFIELD, Shewing its principal Claims and Workings. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-street. T N BANKRUPT C Y. In the matter of " The Debtors' and Creditors' Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of John Gray, of Kawakawa, in the Pro vincial District of Auckland, Store keeper, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that at a First Meeting of the Creditors of the said John Gray, held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 11th day of June instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, Thomas Macffarlane, of Auckland, Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy, was elected Trustee in the above Estate ; and that the said Thomas Maeffarlane has inti mated to the Registrar, in writing, his accept ance of the said appointment. ' Dated, at Auckland, this 11th day of June, 1877. H. WILLIAMSON. Hesketh & Richmond, DepUtr -**-**«-■*• Solicitors for the Debtor. jg RATING! SKATING ! SKATING. The RINK is OPEN "every Tuosdav ami Friday at the Albert Hal. Darl pio^ided. Ce_oile Shim__s- Jf ~Q T I C W. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AKD MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of the South British Fire and Marine Insurance Com panyof New Zealand will be held, at the CoS TU^SDAvTh. $r? n-sK e?H Auckland, o a following _esohUi?_ S:l Ug ' if aWUWed* °£ &• " That Number 95 of the Articles of _h. °2. .be{i ltere'i .» .the omission of the words-'and no dividend exceeding ten pounds per cent, per annum shall .? any time be declared umessimd^a spec'tl resolution of the Compaq*.' " s Pec-ai By order of the Directors. A. BOARDMAN, - ; Manager. SEASON, 1377 E. PORTER &■ Co., Licensed Dealers under "The Arms act, Beg to call the attention of Sportsmen to their Stock of— GS E-BARREL MUZZLE- Double and Single Breech-loading Guns wwl S __ &vY%rs'^ nA HeLU' s Snorting Powders Eleys Central-fire Percussion Caps ti&£~ £i. n al?d Central-fire Cartridge Cases Eleys Chemically prepared Gnu Wads % •** m balf & C°-'S Pat6llt Shot 'in 10lb- and PATENT CHILLED SHOT Machine fpr Filling and Re-capping Cartridee<. Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches ■ ges And every requisite for the Sportsman. QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, AUCKLAND. N.Z. J" US T QP E N "e~D^ Ex Australia, prom Melbourne. A SPLENDID ASSORTMLNT OP THE LEADING COLOURS IN DRESS MATERIALS IN NAVY BLUES, ' CHOCOLATE, * - MYRTLE, And other shades. 53= The above Colours have not been nro cuxab c for some time back. A very lar °c selection now on view. *»««•> t.tat !_& L^ GEst. Stock of DRESS MATE £L-__b of all descriptions to select from, and the prices ase the Lowest in Auckland. A Large Stock of Black Silk, At Twenty-five per cent below present value. ■': JET H. A T X I N S. ?*_« Blankets, Sheetings.tQullts, Flanne_ Calicoes. Table Linen, Long ' Curtains, and Manches ter Goods. A heavy Stock and the best value in the city. MEN'S, YOUTH'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING.. Splendid Value. A LARGE STOCK OF TW__EDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boy's Wear. -U-. Atkins. GEORGE SIBBIN. TO-MORROW. AT THE CORNER MART, At 11 o'clock. I.A BAGS MAIZE, more or less Ji_ damaged 25 bags Bran 55 hogs Sharps, more or less damaged 1 cask Pork, -1 casks Lard 2 casks Treacle 100 bags Oats 2 kegs Canterbury Butter 20 kegs Auckland do. GEORGE SIBBIN Auctioneer. *—-*■ ; .. . 1... B. TONKS & CO. . B. TONKS.] [R. C. CARR. THURSDAY, JUNE 14. SALE OF BLANKETS, BRUSSELS CARPETS, FELT CARPETING, FBENCH MERINOES, LUSTRES. WINCEYS, SKIRTINGS, JEANS, FANCY AND GBEY SERGES, &cr, B. TONKS & CO.