Defendant said it was an accident. The wind had blown the lamp out. Fined 2s 6d and costs. WANDERING COWS.

Win. Stewart was charged with a breach of the' Impounding Act, by allowing two cows to wander in the Kyber Pass Road. Defendant said they got out some way. He expected some one had left the gate

open. Fined 5s and costs,

AN ERRANT GOAT.

Robert Robinson was charged with allowing his goat to wander in Karnnga hape Road. Defendant pleaded guilty. Fined 5s and costs.

THE PET CALF.

John Shells was charged with allowing a certain formidable quadruped, to wit, a young calf, to invade the precincts of the public footpath. Defendant's wife was in Court, and through Mr J. B. Russell, pleaded guilty. Fined 2s 6d and costs. MUNICIPAL POLICE ACT.

Henry Trainor responded, to a summons charging him with driving a nameless dray. Defendant pleaded guilty, He had bor rowed the dray, and did not know there ■was no name on it.

Fined 5s and costs.

CITY BY-LAWS,

William O'Brien, fly-driver,, pleaded guilty to driving his cab without a light. Defendant said it was an accident. The other lamp was alight. Mr Goldie said it was possible that this version was true. Fined ss. costs.

Mr Cunningham asked Mr Russell if he claimed a guinea costs. Mr Russell said he did.

Mr Hurst said the Bench did not under stand there would be lawyer's fees. They hoped Mr Russell would accept half-a -guinea. Mr Russell said he objected on principle to taking half-a-guinea, but under the cir cumstances he would accept the half fee. There was another charge against O'Brien of allowing his carriage and horses to stand near the entrance to the wharf.

Mr Russell said after consideration of the circumstances, he did not consider it worth going into. He would leave the case in their Worships' hands. Their Worships allowed the case to be withdrawn.

Thomas Eggerton was charged with a similar, offence.

Defendant pleaded guilty. Mr Russell said there was no desire on the part of the Corporation to indict a heavy penalty, but they wished cab-drivers to know that they were not permitted to wait at the head of the wharf for fares from the steamboats.

Fined Is, and £1 Is, solicitor's fee. Joseph Sinclair, for driving an omnibus without a light, was fined 5s and costs.

WEAK INTELLECT,

James Keating, an elderly man, was brought before the Court charged with being of unsound mind.

Drs. Ellis and Hooper both agreed that, although the patient was of weak intellect, he was not sufficiently deranged to warrant their authorising his committal to an Asylum. Dr Ellis drew attention to the fact that this was one out of many cases, in which neither the Hospital nor the Asylum was a fit place for the sufferer. The Court was adjourned io 2 o'clock.

(Before Robert Graham, and J. Willcox, Esqs., Justices of the Peace).

WOUNDING A HORSK,

Atkinson Crockett and William Webb were charged with maliciously wounding a horse, the property of Henry Waite, at Mount Eden on the 2nd of April. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr W. Coleman appeared for the prosecution. Henry Waite, tinsmith, of Auckland, deposed that he laid information in this case. He was the owner of the horse and bay pony. On the 3rd March he took the pony to Crockett's place, and saw Crockett, and arranged that the pony should stay at his stable. It was not injured in any way. On the 3rd inst. he sent his Avife for the pony. He found the pony had been seriously injured, lacerated about the flanks and hind quarters. Other parts of the animal had been burnt with a hot iron. He gave information to Constable Abrams, who also saw the wounds. The flesh of the animal had been cut in'the hind legs and belly; blood was clotted about the wounds. He saw Crockett, who said, in the presence of the constable, that he had no hand in punishing the pony. He had whipped it, but could not hurt the animal sufficiently, and handed the whip to Sheehan. He heated the irons, and Webb fetched them and burnt the horse; 'he simply held the tail (whip and irons pro dnced). The next evening Webb came to his "house and made a statement to him, in the presence of several witnesses. He said he knew he should get into trouble, and he should tell the truth. He burnt the pony. To the Bench by Crockett: lam a dairy man, and have lived many years in the neighbourhood. Cross-examined by Mr Bromfield : I am Crockett's son-in-law, having married his daughter; he thought Webb had more sense than to be ruled by Crockett; he bought the house on the 31st March, of Mr Good, of Mount Albert. Mary Waite, wife of prosecutor, gave evidence. She thought the horse was very quiet. She hearrl Webb say that he did it, and did not care if he got six months for it. To the Court : We were all good friends up to that time. Emeline Marsh, servant to Mrs Waite, remembered Mr Webb coming at the be ginning of the present month. Heard him say he would tell the truth about the horse. She believed they were all good terms.

Constable Abrams, of Newton, gave evidence. Heard Croc Ko it make a volun tary statement about the pony. He said he had heard in the old country that a touch on the tail of a jibbing horse with a hot iron would make him go, hut the iron had do effect, and the pony would not go. After some furhher evidence, the case was dismissed.

A MAGNIFICENT IMPORTED BULL.

While the ship Electra was coming along side this afternoon, a great many persons Were waiting on the wharf anxious to get a look at the magnificent short-horn bull, which she has brought to this colony from England to the order of Messrs Brown Campbell and Co. The animal was to be Been occupying a crib on the main hatch, and as its head was towards the people they had a good view. It is not long ago. since Captain 'Rails brought out in the City of Auckland some cattle which were said to be the finest ever imported into this colony. The beast on board the] Electra is undoubtedly superior to those, undeniably good as they were. He is a rich roan shorthorn about two years old, and of colossal size for such a young animal. He is large, without coarseness, and has splendid points, being as level as a table on his back, broad across the quarters, deep in the girth, with short legs, and a neat head, with intelligent eye. After such a long voyage, he shews wonderful condition, in fact he would not be considered poor were he fresh from the pad tlock. He sustained no injury whatever in the heavy weather, and has passed through the trying ordeal of a long sea voyage, as very few animals have before \m $* \rw $iuns by Umw BtW{W

and Co., of Gray's Hall, Essex. He is to b i landed this afternoon, and taken to Mr, = A. Buckland's sale yard. The value of this animal is said to be over £1000.

The name of this valuable animal is Whipper-in, and he boasts a pedigree as lone; as a man's arm, comprising some of the best strains in England. Three of his rela tives were sold in England for nearly £20,000.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[From our own Correspondent.]

GRAHAMSTOWN, THE PIAKO.

All the reserve Piako shares have been sold in Auckland. The mine still looks much improved, so far as the 18 foot reef is concerned, and good stone is coming to grass. The battery starts on Monday next. The Company expect to put through 100 tons a day. MOAN iTAIRI.

The Moanatairi directors here, it is expected, are going to sink a winze on the shot of gold. The manner of working is strongly condemned here, as a system of picking the eyes out of the mine, instead of working it scientifically. LATEST GOLD RETUPNS.

Piako, 7 ozs 10 dwts. Robinson, Kura nui Hill, 9 ozs. Sanderson, Moanatairi, 46 ozs 15 dwts. Herivel, Caledonian, 27 ozs 12 dwts.

LATEST STOCK QUOTATIONS.

Sales: Moanatairi,£lo,£ll2s6d, £lolos ; Kuranui Hill, 31s ; Red Queen, 3s ; Piako, 18s 6d to 17s ; Queen of May, 26s ; ditto, 2nd issue, 12s 6d to 13s ; Waitekauri, 19s; Young New Zealand, 8s; New Morning Star, 6s; City of London, 9s. Sellers : Kuranui Hill, 32s 6d; Piako, 18s 6d ; Waitekauri, 19s 6d ; Young New Zealand, 7s 6d ; New Morning Star, 6s : City of London, 10s. Buyers : Perseverance, 2s 2d.

COROMANDEL.

own this day.

this day.

The Queen of Beauty lias thirty ounces twelve dwts from four tons stuff.

The Harp of Erin, ) Pride of Tokatea tribute) started crushing to-day. McLean's tribute commence crushing on Monday.

The Royal Oak manager's report is very satisfactory. Gold has been obtained in most parts of the mine. The leader is cut in the low level for 114 feet in. The gold obtained is most important. The result is one hundred and fifty four pounds specimens, and twenty five tons stuff in hand.

The Tokatea manager's report speaks hopefully of the mine. Everything is going on well, and the prospects generally greatly improved. There is two hundred and.fifty five pounds specimens and picked stuff in'hand, and gold showing throughout the mine.

this day.

RUSSELL, SHIPPING.

Arrived : Jessie, and Elsinore.

Sailed : Onward, Janet, Fawn, and lona, at 2.30 p.m., with cattle, and the following passengers—Messrs Burrows, Lewis, Sut ton, Davidson, Cha.tfi.eld, Mrs Chatfield, Mrs Stephenson, Mrs McAlister, and several others.

DUNEDIN, this day. THE "STAR" SYMPATHISES WITH CAPTAIN ANDREWS.

The miners have had to leave Bannock burn district, owing to the great scarcity of water.

It lias been intimated by Mr. Reid that a bill will be introduced next session dealing generally with Municipal reserves. The " Star" calls upon the Chamber of Commerce to show sympathy with Captain Andrews, who has lost command of his steamer, due to zeal to serve the public in delivering the mail with despatch. The bidding for Kuriwoa estate, 8,500 acres, 5,600 freehold with improvements, and 40,000 sheep, started at 505., but by slow degrees brought up to 615., and it was bought in at 655. per acre. THE DUKE OF SUTHERLAND IN A

GALE.

The Duke of Sutherland had a narrow escape of foundering on March 26, eleven days after leaving Sydney. During a heavy S.W. gale, a tremendous sea pooped her. There were two men at the wheel, one a Russian Finn, named Korksler, the other Alfred Davis. Capt. Contill was also on the poop. The sea washed all three overboard, smashed the wheel, carried away the binnacle, stove in the skylight, and com panion hatch, swept the hen-coops over board, and carried away the port rail, and port poop ladder, it also stove in the stern lights, and gutted the aft cabin, and the water, rushing forward, flooded the saloon two or three feet deep, and then meeting the back water from the volume of water on the main deck, stove in the port side of the poop, where the chief officer's cabin is situated, and gutted it of its contents. This happened Avithin a minute. The ship lay like a log, and seemed inclined to settle down, but by a mighty effort, she recovered herself, and shook herself free of the water that poured in torrents over both rails, and smashed the bulwarks on both sides near the front of the poop, and once more rode the sea. For a moment it Avas impossible to ascertain what had become of the captain and two men. Presently Davis was seen on the poop, the back wash of the sea that had carried him overboard having washed him on board again. Captain Lontill escaped even more narrowly. As he was washed overboard, his oil-skin caught the main brace bumpkin, and held him there till he was washed back by the sea into the port scupper, and lay there senseless. The third man Korksler, was carried away, and was never seen afterwards. The rudder was also carried MrP. C. Neill is the purchaser of the University Buildings for £27,000.

(Pkess Agency),

NEW PLYMOUTH,

this day.

At Mr. Courtenay's cattle sale the folloAV ing were prices obtained : —Yearlings, £2 10s to £3 12s 6d; calves, 30s; three year old steers, £6; dry cows, £4.10s to £5 10s; milch cows, £9 12s 6d; rams, £2 10s each.

THE PIONEER CONCERT.

The Temperance Hall was crowded last night on the occasion of the Free Templar concert. Rev. Samuel Edger, 8.A., occupied the chair, and took part in the musical service. The proceedings opened with a duet by the Misses Edeer, and the chairman's address. Mr Edger said that it gave him much pleasure in presiding over that, one of the most respectable meetings that ho had attended in connection with the movement in Auckland, and the arrangements eenerallv reflected the highest credit upon the Worthy' Chief Templar of the Pioneer Lodge. As he had only fifteen minutes allowed him for speaking, he would confine himself to the only remaining argument which their opponents urged against the cause: " You are such a lot of fanatics," The writer of a recent article in the "Times" admitted that Templars were nerfecUv right in trying to get rid of tho frtehJfu'l effects of drunkenness, by trying to m&ke tho people total abstainers. They nolq

great blessing to mankind, but the Templars were such a lot of fanatics. The Chairman then proceeded to s-hew that in connection with every reform, snch as prison reform, the slavery question, and education, the most earnest advocates were termed '"fanatics." Mr Edger then reviewed the social condition of the people of England, and held the opinion that English manufacturers are unable to com pete with foreign, solely on account of the drunkenness of working men. He next referred to the melancholy case of McGrath, which puzzled our wisest men. McGrath was not, perhaps, naturally an unkind man, but he was a drunkard. Hence his children, as in the case of every drunkard, were robbed of educa tion and their true position in life. The speaker next spoke of the erroneous opinion of medical men in connection with alcohol, and of the apathy of ministers of religion, and was hold enough to cherish the idea that if total abstinence prevailed, all physical diseases "would disappear, and until there was some better and nobler scheme for the moral and physical elevation of the people, he should devote his heart and his life to the cause of Good Templary. The Rev. Mr Westbrook, Primitive Methodist minister, gave an address on Good Templary in the South Island, and spoke of the external and internal difficulties with which they had to contend, and advocated high-class amusement in preference to tho. .? which tended to drag down the youth of these islands, instead of educating their taste, and raising them by the exercise of pure thought to a higher standard of life. The Rev. Mr Taylor, of the United Methodist Free Church, dclivored an interesting address in his epigrammatic style on his Templary experience at Westport, and gave several personal sketches with telling effect. The ballads of the evening, all nicely sung, were "The Bellringer," by Mr Alfred Hemus; "List to the Convent Bells," by Miss Dobson and Mr Hemus. " Thou art Weary," by Miss Dobson; the " Magic of Music," by Mrs Bettany; " Farewell, Nellie," by Mrs Feather stone ; " Soothing the Spirit," by Miss Gribble; "Wrecked and Saved," by Mr Marson. Among the gems of the evening was the i instrumental trio by the Edger family ; Rev. Mr Edger, vio lincello, and the violin and pianoforte by the Misses Edger. This was a real musioal treat. Mr George Fraser gave the "Lottery Ticket," from the remains of the late Robert Leigkton, which was highly praised. Miss Agnes Carr read the "Drunkard's Wife," from Blihu Bur rit's "Sparks from the Anvil," one of the most powerful episodes in the annals of drunkenness that was ever penned, and Mr George Carr, just returned from the sea, recited very fairly Camp bell's fine lines on Poland, from the " Pleasures of Hope." We have only to add that Miss Dobson accompanied the songs on the pianoforte very successfully, and a very creditable concert closed in a loyal manner.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The change of programma last evening by the Chicago Minstrels, was effective in drawing a large house. The minstrels introduced a new portfolio consisting of humour, wit, and conun drums. The entertainment throughout was much enjoyed, especially the song "Lullaby" by Mr Hawkins. "Evangelino" by Mr Gary, and " Uocked in the cradlo of the. Deep." " Hark tho Drum,' was a capital performance by Mr Towlo, and its repetition was so vigorously demanded, that the singer was almost obliged tc comply. Tho selection from Shakespeare, which formed tho quartette, was ably rendered by Messrs Marshall, Car-, Towle, and Hawkins. The sub sequent farces and light representations answered their purpose, and put the audience in excellent humour with themselves and all the world. The programme will he repeated this ye ning. "

THE MOANATAIRI.

THIS morning was an anxious time for shareholders. It was known that two of the directors, Messrs C. J. Stone and J. McC. Clark, had gone to the Thames, and it was confidently expected that some mes sage would be sent up from them during the day. Very little business was done in the forenoon. At a little before two o'clock, the public anxiety was re lieved by the following telegram bein": posted on the notice board on 'Change and at the Company's oilice : —

" To F. A. White, —Specimen run cut off above. Directors decided to sink winze 25 feet west of clay scam, and 15 teet cast of cross-cut, to test run of gold below level. — Clark and Stone."

It was wonderful to see the change which took place directly the con tents of this brief message were generally known. It would have required no diviner to have told that public confidence in the management of the mine was now restored. The prospect of waiting six weeks, while another shaft and drive were made was not cheering, especially fol the speculators, and the news that this plan was abandoned was received with great joy. The effect on the price of the shares was soon visible. It was not long before shares were heard of at £10 10s. Later on, the recorded price was £11 10s, and tit 3 o'clock it was £13.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bank of New Zealand—£2o. National Bank—Buyers, 67s 6d. Colonial Bank (10s paid-up)— Buyers, 38s, Thames Gas—Buyers, 30s. South British Insurance—Buyers, 775. National Insurance—Buyers, 30s. Stanuard Insurance—Buyers, 13s 6d. New Zealand (new issue)— Buyers, 52s 6d.

Caledonian (double)- Sellers, 60s.

Moanatairi—£9 10s, to £H, £12; sellers, £12 7s

Gd. Waitekauri —19s to 20s; buyers, 20s; sellers, 225.

Alburnia—22s; sellers, 22s 6d. Young New Zealand—7s 9d to 8s ; sellers Ba. Queen of May—2ss; buyers, 245. Union Beach—Sellers, 38s. Tokatea—7s 6d; Sellers, 7s 6d. Waiotahi—Buyers, 255. Queen of Beauty—Sellers, 255. Kuranui Hill—3os to 35s ; sellers, 355. Piako—2os to 17s; sellers, 17s. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairmar

The annual'expenditure of the Thames Harbour Board is estimated at £1,229; income from port charges, pilotage, &c, £415 13s 10a, leaving a deficiency of £813 6s 2d.

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 1877.



WELLINGTON, this day. MR CAMERON'S TENDER ACCEPTED FOR NEWMARKET STATION. The following tenders were received at the Public Works Office for the erection of a store at Newmarket; Wm. Cameron, £973, accepted. The following were de clined: William Philcox, £997; Charles Rhodes, £1,120 ; Messrs Watson and Co., £1,144; J. Matthews, £1,212 4s; John Taylor, £1,232. THE DRAINAGE SCHEME. The decision on Climies' report re Welling ton drainage, was relegated last night by the City Council on the casting vote of the Mayor to a plebiscite of the ratepayers.



HOLLOWAY AND GARLICK thank the public for their very liberal patronage in the past, and beg to intimate they are in a better position than ever to supply the wants of their customers. Their large ship ments from England, just unpacked, enables them to offer for sale many goods quite new to this market. Amongst them are fancy coloured linen damasks, new brocatell cords, wide floorcloths, for rooms, 2s. lid. per yard ; for passages, from Is. lid. ; oilcloths for stairs, &c, from 9d. ; felt carpets, from Is. 7^d. Eight patterns in Linoleum, patent Cork Carpet, unsurpassed for dura bility and comfort. English and colonial made general household furniture, the latter manufactured under the superintendence of R. Cranwell, on the premises, whose long experience is a guarantee for good work manship. Greatest variety of Carpets in the colony. Tapestry, from 2s. lid. per yard. In addition to all kinds of furnishing goods, there is a large assortment of Drapery, Millinery, men's and boys' Cloth ng, at Holloway and Garlick's City Hall Arcade.—[ADVT.] Reefs are turninar out well in the Inangahua, and the fair Bella of Reef ton is said, to be profit ing thereby. All the youth and gallantry have lost their heads over the beauty, and this is how she turns it to account. The lady has a mania for "specimens," and she takes care to let her admirers know that fact. These gallants spend time and money to secure the stone with specs in it for the object of their admiration. The lady has now enough to make a small crushing, and she intends realising next week. The speci mens to her are valueless—she wants the gold. ■ NE or two Gentlemen can be accom modated with Board and Residence in the best part of Parnell. Every comfort strictly attended to. Terms moderate.—Card of address at this office. OST, on Tuesday night last, between Newton and Queen-street, a Silver Watch with steel chain and three silver coins.—Finder will receive 10s. reward on bringing the watch to this office. I^OTICE TO THE PUBLIC. A. M. NORMANBY, NAVAL AND MILITARY TAILOR, (Late Princes-3treet, Auckland), Takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous customers for the liberal support and patronage they have hitherto given him, and at the same time to inform them that he has declined busi ness on his own account, and engaged with Mr J. Cosgrave to conduct the Order Department of the Tailoring business in Mr C.'s establish ment in Queen-street, where gentlemen will find tbo same care taken to produce a superior fit. which has hitherto distinguished him.—A. M. NORM AX BY.—April, 1877. ■■*™ "\7ILLA RESIDENCE, Epsom, for Sale V very cheap. Seven rooms, slated roof, every convenience, ga-, den, paddocks, &q, Easy-



WANTED, three Gentleman Boarders in a quiet and healthy locality.command in°- fine view, and close to town.—Apply this ofhee. — -'_ ANTED, a first-slass Coach Trimmer. —Apply by telegram to Dongghne and Parr, Coachbuilder3, Wellington. Wages, 12s. per day. ANTED, a Cabinetmaker ; to a ready hand at repairing constant employment. Also a Boy, with some knowledge of using the tools.—Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street east. ANTED, Chairs to Cane, at 2s. each, having secured the services of a first class London Chair-cancr.—Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street east, corner of High-street. ANTED to Let,. a comfortable five roomed House, with three fireplaces, good well, &c— Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street east, corner of High-street. WANTED, the finder of a Roll wrapped in brown paper, and tied with red tape, to leave the same at this office, when he will be rewarded. Lost between Pitt-street and the Asylum. WANTED, Master or Secretary of an Orange Lodge to drop a note to a Brother (s'ranger), who is desirous of visiting the Brethren in Auckland, state time and place of meeting.—Address R.A.P_.,_Post-oftlce. WANTED, a respectable Youth to drive a baker's cart.— T. Philip, Newton. ANTED, by a, respectable Young Man, a situation as Coachman, Carter— thoroughly uuderstands horses—or Porter in an Hotel or Store; good references.—Apply E.D., this office. ANTED, a clean active Girl to look after children and make herself useful. —Mrs Syms, Grey-street. WANTED," four steady respectable Men as Boarders in a quiet home, no child ren, three minutes walk from Queen-street. — For address apply at this office. ANTED to Purchase, for cash, a five roomed House near town, also a seven roomed House in the suburbs. —H. E. Marler, Queen-street, over Dennes's Machine Depot. WANTED, a competent Grocer's Assis tant.—Apply by lotter to F. Howin and Brothor, Grocors, Queen-street. f WANTED, a respectable Girl to assist in house work; must be a good sewer. Apply to Mrs. Yon dor Heydo. W "ANTED, a situation as Housekeeper by a thoroughly competent person; first-class references. —E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply at the Nottingham Castle Hotel, Abercrombie-street. WANTED, Junk Cedar Wood.—Apply E. M. Gotch and Co., Queen-street. WANTED, a clean active Lad to wait at table—Chas. Burton, Confectioner, Qneen-street. WANTED, an Assistant in, a General Store who understands Drapery and Grocery; also, a smart, active Young Man, with a knowledge of tho Bnsiness, to take Orders and deliver Goods-ia the country; references required.—Apply, by letter, to H., No. 7, Wyndham-street. _ WANTED, good domestic General Sorvants, Cooks, Laundresses, and Nurse Maids.—Miss Colls, Upper Qiiuen-street. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply W. Easdown, Queen-street. WANTED, a good hand for Men's Work. Single man preferred.—Clarkson & Co., Boot makers, 118, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant who can cook and wash.—Apply before 12 o'clock to Mrs Heather, Mount Eden, Epsom. WANTED, a young Man to make himself useful in the Shop.—Apply 11. Reeves, Butcher, Hobson-street. WANTED, a good General Servant; able to milk.—Apply Somerfield & Leek, drapers, etc., Quean-street. __ WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Wm. Hoile Brown, Devonport, North Shore. WANTED, a strong Youth as Message Boy.—Apply Star Office. WANTED, a smart Boy for Grocery business.—John C. Morrin, Queen-street. WANTED, immediately, two Men and two Hoys, with good references, to go Hawking.—W. 11. Dainpier, Wyndham-street. WANTED" by a young Lady, a Situation as Saleswoman. No objection to leaving Auckland.--Address by letter to 11.W., Star oilice. WANTED, an Apprentice to the Bqotinaking; one accustomed to the Irado preferred.—Apply to 11. W. Simes, Karangahape Road, New ton. WAN TED,"by the Advertiser—aged 30, married, of steady habits—Employment as Clerk, Collector, Storeman, or General work; good, handy workman ; has a good knowledge of mechanical work. Good references.—A. H., care of S. Brooking, Mining Agent, 19, In surance Buildings. WANTED to dispose of a Grocery Business in the best part of the City.— For particulars applj at this oilice. WANTED, a good Coat hand ; highest wages given.—H. L. Possenniskie, Tailor, Shortland-street. ANTED Known, that the Auckland public can be supplied with the best Canterbury Bacon, at 9d. and lOd. per lb, at Serjeant's Branch Excelsior Store, in the Mar ket. Choice Teas, 25., 2s. 6d., and 3s. per tb; good Rico, 51bs. for Is.—Note the address, Karanga hape Road, Newton; and at the Market. WANTED, Buyers Meat for the Mil lion. Fore-quarters of Mutton every day at 2d. per lb. Saturday nights : Logs, Loins and Shoulders of Mutton, 3dperlb.; Beef, 3d ; Superior Sausage (steam made), only Id. Cash price.—Hulme, Butcher, Queen-street. WANTED, everybody to come and see that M. Breariey, Butcher, Wakefield street, is selling Fore-quarters Mutton, at2d. per lb.; Hind-quarters, 3d.; and Beef, Pork, and Veal cheaper than any other shop in town. WANTED, Buyers for 599 Oilskin Suits, hat and all complete. Where can we buy them I Why at I. Levy's Monster Clothing Mart, for 12s. 6d. WANTED KNOWN, that H. Serjeant, of Excelsior Store, Karangahape Road, has now Opened a BRANCH in the NEW MARKET, Queen-street, with a Genuine Stock of Groceries, «.t prices to suit the times. One trial will prove the fact, that the following articles are the Best and Cheapest in Auckland: —Good Family Tea, 2s $ lb; Choice do, 2s 6d; Sergeant's Excelsior Mixture, 3s, being a combination of I rarest and choicest Teas imported; Good House r hold Flour, 71bs for Is; Preserved Milk, best brand, 9d ® tin, 8s $ doz.; Good Bacon, 9d $lb ; Good Cheese, from. id $ ft; Sparkling White Sugar, 5d $lb ; PureLimejuice, Sd %) bot.; Pearl Barley, 3£d $ tt>; Whiting, Id ® lb ; Washing Soda, 71bs for Is. Every other article of the best quality at the lowest possible prices. WANTED to Sell, Baking Tins, 6d to 2s 6d; Teapots, lOd to Is 6d; Small Coffee Pots, Is 6d; Trays, 6d to 3s; Strong Candlesticks, Is each; Tin Basins, Is 9d; Spit toons, lOd ; Cannisters, 2s nest of three; Mag nets, 6d and 9d; Padlocks, from 6d ; Scissors, from Gd to Is 6d; Penknives, from 9d to 2s 6d ; Mustard, Salt, Table, Desert, and Tea Spoons, various prices; a lot of Cheap Jewellery; Money Boxes, Is; Work Boxes, 9d; Trinket Boxes, Is '3d; Bread Knives, Is 3d each; Carvors, Is9d; pair Paste Cutters, 9d; Rolling Pins, id each; Glass Sugars and Creams, Is 6d to 2s 6d; Baskets, Is, Is id; Tumblers, id each, 3s dozen ; Wines, 5d and tid, 3s 6d and 4s 6d per doz.; Toy China Tea Sets, Is; Vases, from Is 3d to is 6d per pair; Kits, Is and Is 6d; Large Bars Soap, 6d; Good Washing Powder, 4d per lb.; Soda, 7 lbs. for Is; E. Salt's Blacking, 7d per dozen; Ribbon Velvet, No. i to 300, from l^d to 2s 9dper yard; Black Straw Hats, from Is to 3s; Flowers, 3d to. Is 3d; Morley's Knitting Cotton, Finger ing Yarn, and a host of other tilings to numerous to mention, at H. Watt's, Pitt-street. YTTTANTED KNOWN, Good Bread73kf; ? t Best Wairoa Cheese. 8d; Butter. Sd; Condensed Swiss Miik,>9d per tin; Good Black Tea, 2s; Superior Mixed, 2s 6d; Assorted Lollies, lOd per lb.; Barcelona Nuts, ready shelled, 8d per lb.; Ladies' Prunella Boots, 5s 6d; Wolfe's celebratod hand sewn Boots, 0s 6d; Ladies' Bronze Boots, high heels, with tassels. 4s 6d; old fashioned low heeled sewn Cloth Boots (so warm), only 6s; Infants' Flannel Boots, id: Large Strong Purses, Id each; super ior ditto, 2d; Nailßrushes, 6d; Men's Felt Hats, 2s; Boys' ditto. Is and Is 6d; Epsom Salts, 6d per dozen; a nico lot of Children's Elastic-side Morroco Boots. 2a Gd and 3a; Pomade, 2d per pot; Glass Baskets, Od; Mixed Pins, is •idper fb.; Chignons, id to 1-,, no higher price : Views of the Thames, Is 6d, ia, and 8s per dozen, or 3d, 6d, and lOd each; a fresh lot of Lace (black ami white), Velvet, Ribbons, &c, &c Maori Heads, 6d each, is per dozen; a nice lot of Books cheap. W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-street. ANTED KNOWN, Waterman's Dining Rooms are the only Family Dining Rooms where you can get a Good Dinner for a Shilling, including all tae delicacies of the season. Give a trial ana gee. Good Beds A Night _}ell for late visitors.—Jtfote, 'ftAftrau $$93$ MQOtfK^'l JFftSCy Baga&r,



WANTED, two good Grooms.—Apply F. Quick, Victoria-street. ANTED, a good Female Cook.— Mrs. A. Buckland, Newmarket. TO LET, at Newmarket, that Shop next Post-office, flitted with gas, shelving, counter, &c, with House, of three rooms and. kitchen; rent low.— J. Angus. TO LET, a six-roomed House.—Apply to Mr Barnes, Karangahape Road, Newton. O R S A L Ij The Windmill and Allotment on which it stands in ?Bymonds-street. It is most sub-| stantially built, and could he easily restored to its former use. H. PARTINGTON, Stitchbury's Buildings. FOR SALE, a 4-roomed House, Dublin street, to be sold cheap. H. PARTINGTON' Stichbury'3 Buildings. OR SALE, a Small Farm of 100 acres Good Land, with three-roomed House, &c, all fenced and subdivided, 12 miles from town by road and water. H. PARTINGTON, Stichbury's Buildings. FOR SALE, a Bargain, four Allotments , 10 x 100 feet each, frontage to two good streets, in Bayfleld, Ponsonby. Price for the whole lot, £30.—Apply to JOHN SOPPBT, No. 8, Queen-street. FOR SALE, remarkably cheap, and terms easy, 100 acres of really good Land, 40 acres of it fenced and in grass, balance bush, only two miles from Papatoitoi.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-street. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders are invited up to 10 o'clock on WED NESDAY, 18th instant, for the Erection of a Villa Residence near the Whau. T. B. CAMERON, Architect. rj} O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATUR DAY, the 21st instant, for the erection of a Building at Ngaruawahia, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans, &c., at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mO BUILDERS Tenders will be received by the nndersigned until noon of SATURDAY, the 14th instant, for the Erection of Offices and Store in Custom house-street. Plans, &c, at my office, P. HERA PATH, Architect, Queen-street, Auckland. "OBUIL D E R & Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to SATURDAY, the 21st instant, for the Krcction and Completion of Three Shops in Wellcsley-strcet. Plans, &c, at my office, P. HERAPATH, Architect. mHE^nJCKL/LNETHOTEL, CJUEI_N JL AND HIGH-STREETS. Tenders for the Lease, for a term of years, of this Commodious and most Centrally-situated Hotel, will be received until noon of Wednes day, 18th inst. For particulars, apply to C. WILLIAMSON, Hotel Broker, Vulcan Lane. ENDERS wanted for Building Two Chimneys.—Apply Wm. Baildon, next to Mr. Blood's, Great North Road. .sitek^^ C_ S. ROTAMAHANA'S ,J|||||g;iO« TIME TABLE. From Auckland: From Thames : Saturday, 14th, 3 p.m. Saturday, 14th, 8 a.m. Monday, 16th, 3.30 p.m. Monday, 16th, 9 a.m. a. McGregor. I^TOTICE to CONSIGNEES ,B^% .11 PER ' ELECTRA.'CAPT. j||j|gg§j|^THOMSON. @ LONDON. wwt^ftf&ui A sjght Entry to clear the Ship will be, passed at the Customs TO-MORROW (Saturday), at 11 a.m. CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. April 12,1877. ,__ OARQUE 'LOCH URR,' i*|2O^ JL> FROM. LONDON. flJsttsEs&iztr -AN Accounts against the barque mmSUnLVXva 'LOCH URR' must be rendered in duplicate to the undersigned by noon TO MORROW, the 14th instant, or they cannot be recognised. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED), Agents. Auckland, April 13, 1877. M~E A T ! MEAT!! MEAT!! ! FREEMAN'S BAY. VICTORIA-STREET. FREEMAN'S BAY. VICTORIA-STREET. Wanted the inhabitants of the Western side of the city to know that they can be supplied with Meat of a superior quality at the following prices, for cash only:— BEEF, Prime Roasting, 4d to 6d. BEEF, Prime Boiling, 3d to id. BEEF. Prime Stewing, 4d. MUTTON, Prime Fore-quarters, 2£d. 1 All the MUTTON, Prime Sides, 3d. ! Fat MUTTON, Prime Loins, 4d. f trim'ed MUTTON, Prime Legs, 4d. ) off. CORNED BEEF of the best quality, guaran teed, in kegs and tureens, always on hand. J. MAXWELL, Wholesale Shipping and Family Butcher, Victoria-street, and at Freeman's Bay. ERCHANTS, 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 Stab office, Wynrtham -s trc.pt.. ISS WAIT'S Seminary, New North Road.—Duties resumed April 9,1877. HE MISSES SUPPLES School, East street, second house from Symonds-street. The Second Quarter of 1877 will commence on Monday, April 16. Dancinu every Friday. ONEY TO LEND.—A large sum of Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ESLEYAN CHURCH, PITT-STREET, OPENING OF THE~NEW SCHOOL-ROOM. The OPENING SERVICES in connection with the above building will take place next SABBATH DAY, April 15. Sermons will be preached in the Morning at 11 o'clock, by the Rev. B. J. Westbrooke, and in the evening by the Rev. R. Taylor. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon an Address will be delivered to the friends and members of the School by the Rev. S. Garlick. Suitable Music will be rendered by the Choir and Sunday Scholars. Collections will be made at the close of each service on behalf of the Building Fund. The SOIREE will take place on TUESDAY EVENING, April 17. "NOTICE OF REMOVAL. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER & CO,, WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS, Beg to intimate to their friends and the public that they have REMOVED to those Extensive Premises in HOBSON'S BUILDINGS, Shortland*STKEET, lately in th* occupation of Messrs. McArthuk, Shera, and Co., where their Business will be carried on from THIS DAY (Thursday), April 12,1877. T ICENCES FOR BILLIARD AND JLJ U VGATELLE ROOMS, BOWLING AND SKITTLE ALLEYS, PUBLTC HALLS. AND ALL PLACES OF PUBLIC AMUSEMENT. Town Clerk's Office, April 15,1877. Notice la hereby given that on and afte* ist May proximo, all Places! of Public Amusement will require to be Licensed, in conformiM>'with Clause 323 of " The Municipal Corporatiosa Act 1876." Applications for Licenses must be made in writ'itg, accompanied with a Certificate from the Surveyor t.hat the requirements of this 4,ct are PoinTTiiea with, licenses way be obtained.



mHEATRE ROYAL. Lessee R. J. De Lias. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! Grand Fashionable Entertainment ! ~jj GREAT CHICAGO MINSTRELS ! {)~ REPETITION OF SECOND PROGRAMME 1 Received last night with tumultuous applause. Second Appearance of THE RIVAL ARTISTS! THE BABY ELEPHANT I SHANDY GAFF! Towle's Great Martial Song, " Hark the Drum 1" FOURTH APPEARANCE OF HAWKINS, The Unsurpassable Alto! THE ORIGINAL MISSISSIPPI TWINS! Triple Clog Dance of Dances 1 Doors open at 7.30; Eccentricities at 8 o'clock. Prices of Admission—4s., 2s. 6d., and Is. Reserved Seats at Upton's. mEMPEEANCE HALL. SATURDAY NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS, April 14. THE TEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE. Great Success ! Splendid Programme ! Songs and Dances by the following Ladies and Gentlemen:—Mrs H. Smith, Miss McEvoy, Miss Morgan, Mr Smart, Mr Russell, Mr McKinnon, Mr Ryan, Mettam Bros., and Mr Sceats. A Challenge Dance between Messrs. McKinnon and Ryan. For the first time, Messrs. Smart and Sceats will sing the duet, " Run 'em in." To conclude with the Farce of " The New Prlma Donna." Chairman—Mr. G. Warburton. Doors open at half-past 7, commence at 8 p.m. Price or Admission—Threepence. W. H. SCEATS, Manager. "T^ E W T O N CHORISTERS. A Special Meeting of the above will take place on FRIDAY EVENING, 13th instant, at 7.30. All members are respectfully requested to attend, as the business is of importance. FRANK ROWE, Hon. Sec. SELECT AND UNIQUE ENTERTAINMEN T. MDLLE. ATLANTI, The American Songstress, Reader and Pianiste, will give one of her refined Drawingroqm En tertainments, consisting of choice Singing, Descriptive Readings, and Piano Solos, in the LORNE-STREET HALL, On MONDAY. APRIL 10. 10. O. F., M. U., A. D. • FOUNTAIN OF FRIENDSHIP LODGE, No. 3920. 5C%* J The Officers and Brethren of ri§k Cajyjfi? \7 the above Lodge are requested C^is^J-&/\ft to assemble at the Lodge-room, **p@W\!SaR Lome-street Hall,on SUNDAY, OTrss£^HKfl»r the 15th instant, at 3.30 p.m., to £$¥$&& Kr&gm attend the Funeral of our late iF^'w^ftE&P Bro- Thomas Allwood. >;> Members of other Lodges are ,--: 'id• :■■• *aS3grJ> respectfully invited. Regalia: Black Scarf and White Gloves. C. OVERTON, N.G. THE THISTLE HOTEL, (Near the Theatre Royal). FIRST-CLASS LIQUORS! FINEST BILLIARD ROOM! UP-STAIRS BAR UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES. PALMERS TON GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby criven that the, Books of the Palmerston Gold Mining Company (Limited) will be Closed from Tuesday, the 17th, to Friday, the 20th instant, both days inclusive, for the purpose of holding an Extraordinary Meeting in Auckland. J. H. HARRISON, S 6 01*6 tSil* V Coroniandel, 9th April, 1877. ARKET GARDEN, for Sale, very cheap, six miles from Auckland. Eight acres rich soil, house and stabling. Easy terms. —C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. BOARD and Residence ISs. per week.— Apply to Mrs. Robinson, opposite Scotia Hotel, Hobson-street. T>URIRI POSTS ON SALE. Th 9 undersigned has ON SALE, 1,000 flrst class Purrri Posts, at the Lowest Market Price. R. A. ENGLAND, Coal and Firewood Dealer, Onehunga. "\r ■ ° T x ° E- In accordance with the Proclamation in " Gazette" 15, March 23,1870, the Annual Meeting of Justices of the Peace resident in Auckland District will be held, «t the Police Court, Auck land, on TUESDAY, the 24th instant, at 12 o'olock noon, for the purpose of Choosing a Chairman of Petty Sessions, and Settling a Rota of Attendance for the ensuing year." G. M. MITFORD. Chairman. Itf" O T I C E OF FENCING. I hereby give notice to Mr. Henry Balmforth, owner of Allotments Nos. 62 and 63, Section 33, Brown-street, Springbank, that I require him to Fence Ms half between Nos 67 and 68, within one month from date, otherwise the same will be done at his expense. RICHARD WARNOCK. Durham-street, 11th April, 1877 i _$*"S (T^^ CASH, balance as agreed 3&JLV-/\_/ upon.—Five-roomed House, well finished, good well and tank, allotment 66 x 110. planted with choice trees, Dublin-street, Newton.—Apply on the premises. "TKTEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. -L™ Rev. Peter Mason, B.A. The Second Quarter will Commence on MON DAY, the 16th instant. __ _£*-| AAA TO LEND on BuUdmg Society principles, or on any terms to suit Borrowers.—C. Williamsoni Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane> T>ARG A I N S —IN— PISTE MILLIKBUY. COSTUMES, MANTLES & JACKETS, DRESS GOODS, MANCHESTER GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, LINEN SETS, &G, BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &c. During the next three weeks we shall ofter the above goods afc (jreatly Reduced Prices! i < .DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING ON THE PREMISES* w " < A, LINABURY & [CO,, §91 and 20Q, QUBEN-STREET, 1 j



A-UCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited), have (in view of the approach of winter), had a number of tssts made, for the purpose of ascertaining the valuo of gas as com parod with other materials for producing artifi cial light; the result, which is embodied in a table given below, proves beyond any doubt that gas is considerably cheaper than either oil or candles. Gas is acknowledged to be superior to every other material as a light-giving agent; not only on account of its brilliancy and cheapness, but because it is safer, economises time and labour, and is more easily managed. Table showing that 1000 cubic feet of gas yields a light equal in intensity to 33 gallons of kero sene, or to 60Jlbs. of tallow candles; or to 78ilbs. of ordinary stearine or sperm candles; or to 61}lbs. of pure sperm or wax candles. (These figures may be verified at the Gasworks.) Tallow Pure f}A<» Krrobtvr Candles Stearine Sperm or Gas. Kero»inb Twisted C andlbs. Wax Wick. Candles. lOOOcubic 3j gallons 60} lbs., at 78Jlbs., at 61J lbs., at feet costs at 3/6 per 6d. per lb, 1/ per lb., 3/ per lb., gal. costs costs costs costs __ 10/. 13/6. 30/2. 78/3. 183/9. The Gas Company afford every facility to per sons willing to become consumers of gas. The Company open the street, tap the main, provide and lay 30 feet of service-pipe, make good the street, foot-path, and premises; also, supply a metre, and keep the whole in order without any chai'ge whatever. Tho consumer has. therefore, only the house fittings to provide. A four-roomed house can now be fitted with piping and plain fittings for about £i, or about £1 for room. Office of the Company: 3, INSURANCE BUILDINGS. Ttf" OTI C E OY REMOVAL. HERR SCHOTT will receive his Pupils at his New Residence, Harbour View, Shortland street. THE Creditors in the Estate of Messrs. Rollerson and Carlaw, "will please prova their Debts at the Office of G. W. BINNEY, Trustee. All Debts due to the late firm of Rollerson and Carlaw, to be paid to Mr. G. Rollerson, Baker, Pitt-street, late McKeon. mRADE AND LABOUR COUNCIL. Shoemakers of all branches are requested to meet a Committee of the above Council on Mon day, April 16, at 8 o'clock, at the Foresters' Arms, Albert-street, for the purpose of forming a Trade Protection Society. J. GRACIE, Secretary. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of Henry Carroll, of Auckland, Black smith, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Creditors of the said Henry Carrol will'be held in my office on TUESDAY next, the 17th April 1877, at noon, to give an Order of Discharge to the above-named Bankrupt. THOS. MACFFARLANE, _ . Trustee. Digkan & Armstrong, Bankrupt's Solicitors. LEASE OF FLOUR-MILL AT WESTERN SPRINGS. Town Clerk's Office, April 11,1877. The City Council will receive tenders until 2.30 of Wednesday, the 18th instant, for Lease of above. Particulars and inventory on appli cation. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk._ "/T^Sh^iJlX^ligHwaT district! TAKE NOTICE-The Valuation List for the Arch-Hill Highway District for the year 1877 is now open for inspection at Mr. Baxter's Store. All objections thereto must be left at the Assess ment Court on or before the 4th day of May, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at Mr. Bax ter's Store not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. E. W. MORRISONJ Chairman Arch-Hill Highway District. AT AN EARLY DATE. AUCTION NOTICE. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE been instructed to advertise that they are advised to offer by auction, at an early date, ex recent arrivals, A Large Assortment of Superior Winter Drapery, Clothing, and Extra Super. Waterproofs. TUESDAY, APRIL 17. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK A.M. FARM AND HOMESTEAD, WAIUKU. , TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. R. AR T H UR. Has been favoured with instructions from Mr- W. R McElwaine, to sell by auction at hta Land Sale Room, on Tuesday, April 17th, at 11 o clock, a.m. ' HIS well-situated FARM of 289 Acres . ,of good Land having a frontaee to tha Waiuku River (near tho. Needles), about 3 milel from the Township of Waiuku, Steamer from °A cL hu£ g?1 sixtimes per week. A large portion of the Estate has been aid down to-gnu», 2nd fenced; it is also well watered|and wooded. There is a newly-built Dwelling-house of 5 rooms with a double Brick Chimney, Out-buildings and there is also a good Water-wheel attached to a first-class dam of water, which was erected for driving Flax-dressing MachineryTand can la used for any other purpose. Q This Homestead and Farm, from its nositloti character of soil, and the amount of Cove! ments done, ib a most desirable investment; for anlcomtot?* 8 t0 C°mbine ■Terms at Sale. For further particulars~apply to Mr MoFl. waine on the Property;; W, AMen, Esq., Short land-street; orjto the Auctioneer. oaori- MONDAY AND TUESDAY COMMENCING AT 11 O'CLOCK A.M. CLEARING- OUT SALE CLOTHING, DRAPERY, HOSIERY, HABERDASHERY, &c, AT THE PREMISES LATELY OCCU PIED BY SAMUEL COOMBES QUEEN-STREET. ' SHOP FITTINGS AND FURNITURE GAS FITTINGS, * INTEREST IN UNEXPIRED PORTION OF LEASE, &c. & ARTHUR , commencing at 11 o'clock a.m Tuesday hernia— Cash, These Premises are fitted up in a very superior One of the Largest Clothing Trades in tha Colony nave been done on these premises. There is accommodation for 50 Working Tailors and the same number of Workwomen,, A part of the PremiSaa is at present re>let fou £50 per annum. " **" Js£*& h* 9ont *Mn Rs Avmr> Qn °* *