Jfßev. M. Macky thought the change could not be well brought about without another minister. Rev. D. Bruce proposed " That the document be transmitted to the Home Mission for adjust ing the districts of the Waikato, and to arrange for the more efficient working of the same, and that the Presbytery give assurance to the settlers at Ohaupo of supply, and that in the meantime they should take immediate measures for the erection of their church. Seconded by Rev. Mr Neill, and carried. CALL FROM TAUBANGA. The call from Tauranga to the Rev. Mr Hay was next considered. The clerk said he had communicated with Mr Hay, in accordance with the motion of the Presbytery, but had received no reply, either from Mr Hay or Mr Maxwell. The Ear; Moderator suggested that the Hieet inff- should deal with the question, so that if Mr Hay had declined he could be removed. After a short, discussion Rev. R, F. Macnicol thought the people would not fee pleased with a hasty decision in the matter, but a reply should have been sent. He would' move "That the call be allowed to stand dyer until the next meeting, and if the church did not send in its statement by the time of the next meeting, the question to be then decided." Seconded by Mr Niell. and carried. CALL FROM LYLTTKLTON. The next business was the call to the Rev. James Hill to the church at Lyttelton. Rev. Mr Macnicol said he had ca.lled at the Post Office, but no document had been received. It was agreed that notice of the call to Mr Hill be served upon his congregation at the Thames, and that the meeting of the' Pesbytcry be ad iourned until Wednesday, the 10th May, at ht, Andrew's church, and that persons concerned be summoned to appear for their own interest. Just as the Presbytery rose, the call with accompanying papers arrived. The proceedings closed with the benediction, pronounced by the moderator.

EPIPHANY CHURCH CONCERT.

The concert last evening, in aid oi" the funds for lessening1 and ultimately extinguishing the debt on the church building, was crowded to the doors. Rev. Mr Dudley, incumbent of St. Sepulchre's, presided, and explained the object of the concert, and the uses of the building-. He was glad to see such a large assemblage present, because (1), the proceeds would, perhaps, decrease the liability on the building ;. (2), the meeting gave him the opportunity of informing them that the building was not properly a church, but a school, and, (3). it brought persons together in social communion, and was calcu lated to bring support to the church. The choir sang several choruses, under the leadership of Mr Rice. Several ladies of the choir, whose names were not mentioned, sang several pleas ing ballads, aud Rev. R. S. Hassard gave a read ing. At the close, the choir received a cordial vote of thanks, and the concert closed in the usual way.

THE POISONING CASE.—THE VERDICT.

The inquest on the bedy of the lad Campbell Kirkwood Clark, before Dr Philson. coroner, and a jury, was concluded last evening. Thos. Mossnians evidence appeared in our la*t issue. William Fagan, farmer, was called to the assistance of deceased by his sister. He found him black in the face. He asked for drink, and said he felt that he must die. Witness gave him warm, water castor oil, and other fluids, but deceased was unable to take them, as lie could not keep his teeth apart. He sent Sherlock for the bottle, and accompanied him to the spot where it was found. Dr Angus Ross gave medical evidence. He had tested the contents of the stomach of deceased by chemical analysis, and found crystals of strychnine, about two grains, which was suflicient to cause death. He submitted a portion of the contents of the stomach to Mr Tunny, Provincial Analyst, whose report tallied with his own. He thought the spirits in the bottle from which the boy drank was rectified spirits of wine. James Fagan, farmer, deposed to finding the bottle by the roadside two months ago, and to its being pitched away by Froam. Detective Grace had made inquiries, with a view to rinding where the poison had been procured, but without success. This being the whole of the evidence, Dr Philson said there was nothing to shew that the bottle had been planted with felonious intent, but it. was dear that deceased had drunk of live contents in ignorance of its nature, and perhaps in a spirit of bravado. The jury returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death by accident, through drinking un wittingly the contents of a bottle found in the neighbourhood of the Three Kings.

CITY WEST ELECTION.

To Mr Patrick Dignan.

Per favour of the Editor of the Evening Star.

Esteemed Friend,—l feel now impelled to address you on public grounds. I wish to say another earnest word about City West election; and having known yon personally and intima tely fo-r eighteen years, and if you will allow me to say so much, always admired the candour and fairness of your conversation, I desire to repel,-through you, an insinuation thrown out this morning (in the hearing of Mr Grcenaway) to the effect that James WaUis's chance was doubtful, because the Christians of the Roman Catholic body would oppose him! This news seems astounding. Sir, the facts are these: There are two candidates in the field, and there will not dare be mo^e ; both are Protestants, and are both almost like (not quite) Presbyterians; but one, who ia always sincere and outspoken, did, it appears, once upon a time, lecture in favour of Protestantism. The other, as a matter of course: never did anything of the' kind, for a very sufficient reason. Now, my dear sir, that which lam wishful' prominently to point out is this—that the question so raised is irrelevant. What does it matter, sir, to you or I whether a candidate is a vegetarian, or a teetotaller, or a Forester, fee., &c, or a Roman Catholic, or a Protestant? Thft simple truth of the matter, as it. regards different religions, is just this: We have here, lucidly and happily, no Parliamentary Church. If we had, sir, I must own, the different sections of the religionists misrht as such justifiably fight —would, indeed, unavoidably fight, but as our Colonial Parliaments are so nobly advanced that they never meddle with the people's religion, we therefore and consequently never need to inquire of a candidate, " do you love my religion, or do you hate it?" for in either case it is precisely thn same. No, no, but are you right in politics ; art thou a true and sincere man, ana the very man suited to this intens ly earnest constituency ? I could now enlarge, but please euess the rest; only I somehow happen to think that James Wallis. with all his faults, ia exactly and precisely the style of man our New Zealand Parliament requires.—l am, sec. W. E. Sadler. —April 25,1877,

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S' COURT.

YESTERDAY—(CON C LUDED.)

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq.., li.M.)

TAYLOR V. CONSTABLE.

In this case. Mr Thome for plaintiff, and Mr Eees for. defendant,• the plaintiff stated his position. He contracted, in October, to under take the painting of the Wesleyan Parsonage, Pitt-street, for £75, and received £55 on account. —Mr Thomas Warner, artist, deposed that ho had been a painter for more than 20 years, and considered that Mr Taylor had done his work well.--Mr Edson held a very different view, and said the work was badly performed, and very unsatisfactory.—Mr Keals, architect, refused to pass the work, as it was not done in accordance withthp specifications. -The defendant, Thomas Constable, and Daniel Dakin, who had 20 years experience in Leicester, London, and Auckland, and Frank Phillips, of Queen-street, having given evidence, his Worship gave judgment for defendant. Costs, £5 17s Gd. POISELL V. BOYCE. This was a claim of £3 Ss, for board and lodging, at 16s per week.—Th<v defence was that Boyce had rendered important services about the house.—Judgment for plaintiff. Costs, lis.; HUTLEY V. FITZGERALD. In this case, a claim of £2 ss, for rent, was made by John Hutley, of Chancery Lane, against a lodger,. Patrick Fitzgerald.— Defend ant admitted part of the debt, and judgment was given for plaintiff, £1 12a; to be paid by 2s weekly instalments, owing to defendants low condition. .■ , : ..

GEORGIA MINSTRELS.

THIS original company "made another successful, appearance last evening before a smiling com munity in the Theatre Royal. A new programme, was introduced, which Rave general satisfactiou. The first part, or drawing-room entertainment, included a number ofpathetic plantation songs, among which was " See that my grave s kept creen," which was especially admired for its natural sentiment and poetry. This pleasing ballad was composed by the singer, Mr U li. Hicks, in whose hands it was a delightful success. -'Thepoor old man." by Mr Crusoe, was a composition of much merit, as was *' Golden Showers," and " Meet me at Twilight. " Mv little one's waiting for me" was rendered ■with true feeling by Mr Matlock. The comic element, which was chiefly supported by Messrs Brown and Mills, sparkled with lif* and darkie *un The " Centennial Brigade" closed the first watt " The Troublesome Servant?," are familiar to many, but never before have they appeared under such favourable circumstances. The ver dict was " W>lL done, ni jrgers." The laughable sonc of "Martha Jane Baren" was rendered by Billy Wilson, by special request. "Ben John- Son's Courtship" brought Charlie Crusoe out In flying colours, to the immense pleasure of the -• stener*. This was connected with the grand festival, and altogether tornind a iife'picwve ot the sunny South. The psrior maaoes will ba repeated this ovsning, and vo.m»wm «ftwmoon, ft martiies ppworuianoa v«u b" Ttven for tho bn.ncnt. or javtix rawyt? and bill 4*m ?$ pr^eusw f<Q-tMrrqvf

THE HOWE-STREET INDUSTRIAL HOME.

The subscribers and friends of this excellent institution, held their annual meeting last even ing in the hall of the Young Men's Christian Association. His Honor, Mr Justice Gillies in he chair. His Honor believed that of all the charitable societies of Auckland, this one seemed to deserve most the support of the public. He did not say this in disparagement of other insti tutions, as each worked good in its own particu lar sphere, but this society was doing a work beyond the purpose and scope of mere charity, it was, in fact, transplanting neglected children from an atmosphere of vice and crime into the midst of humanizing influences, where they would have a chance of grewing up healthily, and becoming useful members of society. It was in youth only that the effect of the here ditary tendency to crime could be eradicated and destroyed. The Home, therefore, in its mission of good, deserved not only the support of the public, but the willing assistance of the Government, and he was glad to see that the Government had recognised and assisted the Society. His Honor referred to the occasion of the children's visit to his grounds at Epsom, and although there were at least one hundred of them present, not a shilling's worth of damage was dona cither to the grounds or the flowers. The children, too were brought up in industrious habits, and taught to work, and handle tools, and it was really a pleasant S'ght to see them engaged in the set occupations. This was, His Honor said, education of the truest and best kind, fitting youth for the future of life, and the stations which the boys might be called upon to till. After some further remarks, His Hono called upon the hon. Secretary, Mr Kensington, to read the report, which shewed that the num ber of boys in the Home, was 106, 72 being under ten years of age. The total receipts for the yrar amounted to £1192 11s Od, and the expendi ture to £1172. The General Government allowed £10 per annum for each committed child, and for each child sent in by the Relieving Officer, and give £1 for each pound subscribed by the general public. The school is under Miss Barton and assistants, the instruction being under1 the Board of Education. On the motion of Colonel Haultain, a vote of thanks was unanimously accorded to the Chairman, who made a suitable reply. The meeting was then closed.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[From our own Co-respondent.]

RUSSELL, this day.

WIIALLR'S REPORTS.

Arrived : Mariner and Magellan Cloud. Captain Irving reports having taken no oil since leaving here in February. The weather has been bad, and whales scarce. PASSENGERS PER lON A. Sailed : Spitfire and lona. Passengers : Messrs Hood, Golle, Marsden, Eraser, Master Parker and Mrs Hunter, Brown, 5 in steerage.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. The Alburn ia is looking much improved. Good picked stone is coming to grass. They expect a good yield. No Moanatairi news is obtainable here. The City of London crushing is shewing np for a good payable character. The Wnitekauri is .still shaping well. They will clean up, and announce the month's yield on Tuesday next. They expect 1600 ounces by that time. THE CHINESE RELIEF FUND. Out of eighteen lists, for contributions to starving Chinamen, four have been given in, amounting to £30, a draft for which sum goes to Father Nivard, per Suez mail this day. The Baptist bazaar here, is well patron ised, in aid of th« minister's residence. SHAREMARKET. — GOLD RETURNS. The Pitiko Company, 13 ozs 7 dwts. Business Donk : Moauatairi, £10 to £10 Jos; _ Alburnia, 2to (id to 31s; City of, London, 13s ; Waitckauri, 16s to Id's 6"d; Queen, 2s 8d to is 9d. SELLERS : Moanatairi, £10 15s ; Red Queen, 3s 6"d ; Piako, 13 ; Hape Creek, Is ; New Morning Star, 6"s ; Cure, Gs (id ; Queen, 3s. Buyers : Moanatiri, £10 5s ; Thames, £2 os ; Alburnia, 30s; Waitekauri, 16s 6d ; Cure, 6s 6d ; Queen, 2s 9d.

COROMANDEL, tins day.

LATEST MINING NEWS.

Tokatea. —The manager reports gold in the various levels, and he expects to get on a run of gold in a fcAV days. Everything is satisfactory.

Royal Oak.—The manager's report states that gold has been seen hi the Little and Good leader, and other parts of the mine. ISOlbs are in hand, and 30 tons of quartz.

The Royal Oak and Tokatea Companies are fined one shilling each, Avith costs, £3 10's, for being Avithout Miners' Rights.

Several others cases are going on

HELENSVILLE, this day.

THE KAIPARA TRAGEDY.

There is no doubt that the body passed by the Durham on the Wairoa was that of " Jemmy the Devil," one of the men who left Tokatoka over a week ago. Captain Rawson would have stopped, but as he had the mail on board, and taking charge of the body would have caused serious detention and inconvenience, he went on, and reported the affair at Aratapu.

(Press Agency).

WELLINGTON, this day.

ARRIVAL OF THE FIERY CROSS.

PORT CHALMERS, this clay. Sailed ; Schooner Mera for Auckland.

INVERCARGILL, this day.

The Governor's deception 'at lavereargill.

His Excellency the Governor arrived at the Railway Station here yesterday even ing. He was received by the Mayor and Corporation, who presented an address of welcome. In replying, His Excellency said : "I am most sensibly impressed with the reception you have given me as the representative of Her Majesty on this, my first visit to Invercargill. I have not yet had time to become familiarised with the resources and characteristics of your dis trict, but after seeing the splendid agricul tural and pastoral country through which I have passed to-day, I have no doubt that your progress in all that makes a people great and prosperous will be realised, and that with soil and climate such as you possess, you will have to blame yourselves if success does not crown your efforts. Insufficiency of population appears to be your j only want, but as I look round I see evidences that you have within your selves powers which will materially assist in supplying your deficiencies in this re spect. lam certain that if people in England knew what a soil and climate you possess, knowing you live under the same laws as .themselves, they would be much less backward in coming to your shores." The Governor was loudly cheered.

About 2000 were present. . To-day is a public holiday. The pro gramme is a procession by day, and by torch-light to-night, a luncheon, and a public ball.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day.

THE CATTLE MARKET.

Mr Courtney held the usual cattle sale yesterday. Store cows brought £5 to £6 5s ; heifers, at calving, £6 15s to £8; three years old steers, £6" Is ; fat cows, £8 10s ; fat bul locks, £7 15s to £9 ; store ewes, 6s j small fat sheep, 9s.

•"°*— DUNEDIN. this day.

THE MAOANDRttW TESTIMONIAL.

Arrived : The Fiery Cross, from Auck land.

Tho Macandrcw Testimonial Committee met last night, for tho purpose of receiving progress reports from the collectors. The amount sub scribed was not madft public. It is intended to present tho testimonial before the meeting pi tha AsssmWVi DKaTK OP RIGHT BOWKR. Tho r^i'ft Uorrx, )?i«ht Hcw-r, has titie'l fTOt» iniurhtareceived at she lv<>m'h r^cti;;^, , ( . twa pilots, and bAViug 'V>df m^M^W^'im

LYTTELTON, this day

Hippocampus, Isaac Walton, Peeress.- Fanny Fisher, and Falberina were shipped on board tho Hawea for Auckland.

THE MOANATAIRI.

THE following telegram and report from the Mine Manager were posted at the Company's office "this morning : — " Grahamstown, this day.

A few pounds specimens from new winzs. The reef is looking much better, and much more mineral showing. —R. Comer." " To the Directors : Gentlemen, —I beg to inform you that the Avinze sunk on No. 9 reef, below SOft. level, is now down Bft. The reef has been, partly broken down and shows a thickness of 2ft., with good stones of gold iv hanging wall part. In the East end of the winze, for a distance of 2ft., there are minerals, copper, mundi'i, &c., with colours of gold dipping with the winze. The portion of reef strpped will not be all broken down to-day The slope west on same reef shows gold freely, and the same remark applies to leaders, or cross-cut south from Heldts to No. 9. j The battery was started , again last evening at 6 o'clock. I estimate our return on Satur day at about 1000 oz. gold. The engine shaft measured to-day 53ft. and is sinking in good country.—l am, &c, R. Copier."

Have You Been There ? We have much pleasure in informing ladies and gentlemen wishing to furnish, that they may sec a beautiful assortment of New Carpets, just unpacked at the CITY HALL ARCADE—patterns to suit every class of room at very low prices. l/PWARD^ OF One Hundred Designs to Choose from. Also, just opened, an immense 1 variety of English and American chairs. You will always find several Sitting and Drawing- - Room Suites to select from, suitable for all grades of society, as also Bedding and Bed-room Furniture of every description. The best designs in Linoleum, the Cork Carpet, in all widths, for Halls, Rooms, Offices, and Stairs. Oil Floor , Cloths, from Is lid per yard ; wide widths from 2s lid, suitable for hotel-keepers and others. Citizens and settlers should supply themselves with Drapery .and Millinery Goods, Men's and Boy's Clothing, Blankets, Sheeting, &c, &c., from the City Hall Arcade, the only Establishment of the kind in Auckland. The wants of their customers are diligently attended to by the proprietors,Holloway and Garlick.—[Advt.]

> THE EVENING STAK,"miDAY, APRIL 27, 187 T.



WANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making.—Apply to Madam Monralh, near the top of Grey-street. j__ WANTED, a respectable Girl about 16. —Apply at this ofllce^ _ ANTED, 6 respectable Boarders. 17s. per week ; single rooms ; also single and double rooms, furnished, with use of kitchen. — Mrs. Ford, Grey-street. ANTED KNOWN, Fresh Oysters and (Smoked Fish DAILY. Plate Oysters, with bread and butter, Gd ; Kits and Bottles. Is. —At Mrs. Motion's Stall, No. 21, City Market. ANTED, Empty Pickle Bottles; must be clean ; Is. per dozen given.—At Mrs. Motion's Stall, No. 21, City Market. WANTED, a young Girl to assist with house work ; will have a comfortable home, and will be treated as one of the family; good references required.—Apply at this office. W" ANTED, an Engineer for the s.s. Lion el.—Apply to G. W. Binncy. WANTED, a General Servant; good wages and the work light. References required.—Mrs W. P. Featheretone, next Devon port Hall, X ortli Shore. WANTED, Meat Consumers to know that a large and varied stock of prime Aleat oan be seen on Friday :—Fore-qr.s Mutton, 2d.; do. Beef, 3d.; Legs, Loins, and Shoulders of Mutton only 3<l.r- Game wanted.—-HULMK, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, Palmer arid Gorman have commenced Horse-clipping for the season. All work done guaranteed in first-class style. All orders left at Motlin and Smith's Greyhound Stables will meet with despatch. WANTED, a Boy who understands rivet ing.boots on the knee.—App y Star Office. COOK and Laundress wanted.—Appty to Mrs. Johnstonc, Princes-stre: t, WAJNTED, one Man and one Boy to go hawking, separately. A man used to it preferred.—W. H. Dampier, Wyndham stroet. 6 TAILORS.—Wanted, a good Coat Hand ; lOd. log paid.—Apply to H. L. Pos senncskie,' Snortland-stre«t. WANTED, for Tauranga, a good General Servant.—Apply Mrs. Burrowes, Parnell. :\)|7: AN'TEb to Rent or Piu-eiiasc, a fiv£ t T or six-roomed (?'ottage, about 10 minutes walk from Queen-street. — Apply, by letter, Thames Hotel. i W7" ANTED to Purchase, Horse, Trap,' ? y and Harness complete, or separate, tno to exceed £12 cash.—Apply " A," Star Ottlce. WANTED, immediately, a good Boy to go in the country on a farm.—-T. B. Hill, Chemist, "Victoria-street. ANTED to Sell, two Spring Carts and a Pagnall.—Apply Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. WANTED, an experienced Nursegirl. Mrs. I. Barnett, Alten Road, third house from the bottom, WANTED, a Youth, well up in accounts for the cash desk.— .1. Cosgrave and Co ANTED, Buyers for , 59<J~ Oilskin Suits, hat and all complete. Where can we buy them I Why at I. Levy's Monster Clothing Mart, forJ^Gd. WANTED tcTSeil, cheap, a three-horse power Engine and Boiler, with shifting and other fittings, in good working order.— Apply Star office. , W: ~ ANTED KNOWN, Waterman's Dining Rooms are the only Family Dining Rooms where you can get a Good Dinner for a Shilling, including all the delicacies of the season. Give a trial and see. Good Beds A Night Bell for late visitors.—Note address Next Montague's Fancy Bazaar. ANTED KNOWN, that H. Serjeant, of Excelsior Store, Karangahape Road, has now Opened a 'BRANCH in the NEW MARKET, Queen-street, with a Genuine Stock of Groceries, at prices to suit the times. One trial wiU prove the fact, that the following articles are the Best and Cheapest in Auckland: —Good Family Tea, 2s V lb; Choice do, 2s 6d; Sergeant's Excelsior Mixture, 3d, beiugf a combination of rarest and choicest Teas imported; Good House hold Flour, 71bs for Is; Preserved Milk, best brand, 9d W tin, 8s $ doz.; Good Bacon, 9d $lb ; Good Cheese, from <td $ lb; Sparkling White Sugar, od $ lb; Pure Limoiuice, 8d •& bot,; Pearl Barley, 3|d $ lb; Whiting, Id $ lb; Washing Soda. 71bs for Is. Every other art'ele of the best quality at the lowest possible prices. W~~ ANTED KNOWN, The Pantheon will be re-opened as a Tailoring Estab lishment on Saturday, 28th instant, next door to Montague's Fancy Shop.—J. Ford, late Ford, Potter and Co. WANTED KNOWN, Earrings, Id per pair; Children's Hair Nets. 6d; Scissors, Sd; Nail Brushes, 6d; Superior No c Paper. 6 sheets a penny, or 4d per quire ; Envelopes 25 fo.r 3d ; Children's Crinolines, 6dea"h; Pinafores, Is 3d; superior Men's Collars, 14 to 16i, 6d per dozen; fresh lot of Piano Music. 6d each; large bound Piano Books, 2d 6d; Pomade, 2d per pot; Toys, 2 a penny; Large white-handled Knives and Forks. 9d per pair; large Iron Forks, for the cook, only 6d; Ladies' Manella Dresses, only 7s 8d; Men's Leather Belts, only 6d; a nice assort ment of Ribbons, Feathers, Velvet. Braid, &c.; Stays. 3s. It would be wise to write on a piece of paper what you wish to remember of the above. I have always bargains in Boots.—W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-street, corner of Aibert street. very large Night Lights, Id each. TTTANTED KNOWN.— S. F. Moulden V i begs to intimate to his friends and the public generally that he has started Lock- Smithing and Bell-Hanging in all its Branches at the junction of Queen and Grey-streets, and hopes to obtain a share of public support. BOARD and Residence. —A comfortable homo, use of piano. Terms moderate.— Apply Mrs. Cope, Warwick House, Pitt-street, opposite Vincent-street. M"nftOEASlJEY7^KUincrr^SScer and General Draper, Princes-street, next; door to Gollipon. Confectioner^ __ ME- BRABA7<ON'S~NiglirScirool, ia City Weat> Union-street, in attended by . Girls as ■mm as by Bop. Elemental1? Ci&ssj ia j W-F'"6efo_: _ . ■ . ! ■^■'Y&t&iM/Melyjr, witt remove'ou-j



WANTED, Skaters to see the new Patent Skates, at the Fitting Shop, High j street, opposite the Police Court. , "V^f ANTED, a General Servant; must V be a good Laundress.—Mrs. Henry Mills, Alma Villa, Chapel-street south. \T|TANTED, a Boy, able to milk well.— y| Thomas Johnson, Remuera Dairy. ANTED^IT Clicker. —Apply at once to Garrett Bros., Dublin Steam Boot Factory, Wakefleld-street. ANTED, a Nurse for Gisborne ; middle-aged preferred.—Mrs. Stowart, Albert Hotel. ANTED, two two Boys, rot under 15.—George Hernus, Excelsior Boot Factory. WANTED Known, Prime Meat at the Lowest Price, at A. Carter's, Butcher, Wellesley-street. Hotels and Boarding-houses supplied at a low rate. Families waited on for orders. ANTED, a good General Servant. Apply at the Rob Roy Hotel, Freeman 3 Bay. WANTED, two Carpenters to move a House (at once).—Apply James Ballan tine, Drake-street. WANTED, a second-hand Kit of Carpenters Tools.—Apply .by letter, statingpriee and contents, to C. Quade, Star office. WANTED, two Improvers ; also Ap prentices to the Dress, Mantle and Habit Making.—Apply to the Good Fitting establish ment, 3 doors below Turkish Baths. 'VSIRANTED,'a Boy; one accustomed to y T the shoe trade.'—Apply between 6 and 7 this evening at Stab office. _ WANTED, everyone to come and sec that Mr.. Brearley, Butcher, Wakefleld street, is selling Fore-quarters Mutton at _d per lb.; Hind-quarters, 3d; and Beef, Pork, and Veal cheaper than any other shop in town. W~ ANTED, a Purchaser for a gcon vcnientiy arranged Cottage, with pretty garden, near the city, comnianfciug a most cheerful and extensive view, __-t00; for one in the suburbs, £250 ; and for a very eligible allotment, £tiO. Terms easy, to suit purchasers. —Apply 10 H. E. MaHer, Agent; Queen street, over \V. C. Dennes's Machine Depot. NE POUND REWARLW-Lost, from Kyber Pass Road, a Pony Mare, dark brown.—Ayyone returning the same to J. C. Seccoiube, "Great Northern Brewery, will receive the above reward. ONE POUND REWAKLV-JLost, this morning, between Hobson-strect and Cousins and At kin's, Cook-streel, a small parcel containing a Large Envelope, unclosing docu ments of no use except to the owner. The above reward will be paid to anyone returning the same to Mr. Christopher Greenway, Hobson street. ' m O P A I N T E R S, .& c. The Committee of the Placing Club invite tenders for Painting Grand Stand, &c, at Ellerslie. Tenders to c!ofe at 12 o'clock on WEDNES DAY next, the 2nd May. Specifications to be aecn at my office, Short land-street. pE];OIYAL) Secretary a.R.C. ■ fW\O THE ELi_UTOi.fc) OF Oii'V WEST GKXTLEJrKN,— Finding I am disqualified from being a c-nuiuato for your suffrages, I trust you will record your votes in lavour cf Robert Graham, Esq., fur the following reasons:— Firstly. Tha,t the spiritual welfare of Dr. Wallis's flock would be better attended to by his presence amongst his congregation. Secondly. That the other candidate has em ployed labour in this country which future generations will derive a benefit, from. They arc both of one policy. I trust in justice to Auckland you will vote for the man that has struggled through the early days of this city. I am, gentleman, Faithfully yours, RIG lIARD J. FELTUP.I r<ITY W E S T ELEC TIO N. MR. ROBERT GRAHAM will Address a Meeting of the Electors, in the Mechanics' Institute, THIS (Friday) EVENING, the 27th instant. Doors open at 7 o'clock. Proceedings will commence at 7.30. f^ilTY WEST ELECTION. Dn. WALLTS will address the Electors ©f City West, as follows :— Catholic Institute, on SATURDAY, 28th April. Mechanics' Institute, on TUESDAY, Is May. The hour of meeting in each place, 7.30 p.m. ~_ZIT Tmjo'inrE WCASTLE -^ dikect. MOA Will sail for the above port in a few days. Has accommodation for a few Cabin Passengers. For particulars apply on board to CAPT. McDIARMID; Or, to COMBES & DALDY. -vr o t 10 c. »Mffls]_lsßg£ two p.m. trip to tho Waiwera »-«_-■_-. «nf*Kwra Hot Springs on SATUARDAY. is DISCONTINUED. , J. CASEY & SON. ,Apfo%7tft K ,ig77. fTVH E S"T RAN G E PIS H. The Wonderful Unknown Fish, with the Scimitar Tail, has Arrived from the Thames. This Irish is unrecognisable, belonging to some hitherto unknown species. It jumped 8 feet out of tho water, on to the Arpha, nearly killing two people. Oi\ View at Thkatke Royal Buildings, Queen-street. ADMISSION :-SIXPENCE. "VT OTICE OF REMOVAL. R.. REEVES. Butcher, Hobson-street, begs to inform'his customers and the public of Auckland that on Saturday Morning nexc, he will OPEN in those large and commodious Premises at the corner of Victoria and Chapel-streets, with a magnificent, show of Meat, that for quality and price cannot be approached in Auckland. R. Reeves takes this opportunity of thanking his friends and customers for past patronage, and hopes for a continuance of the same, which he is determined to deserve, by selling only a first class article at the lowest possible price.—Note the new address: —R. REEVES, corner of Victoria and Chapel-streets. . WC. DENNES has made Immense • Reductions in Sowing Machines: — Mermaid, hand lock-stitch, price £3 3s; with Treadle complete. £5 10s; New Self-acting Treadle Machine, £6155; ditto ditto, with cover, £7; Singers Family, from £7 7s; Wheeler and" Wilson's, froni £6 l^s; ditto ditto, with Gover, £7.—Great Machine Depot, Queen-street. <TIITY WEST No." 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, KJ WELLINGTON-STREET. ' The EVENING CLASSES will be Re-opened on MONDAY. 30th April, at 7.30. English, Arithmetic, Bookkeeping, &c, Mr. Harkison. French (Commercial and Conversational), Mons. F. Peltzer. Monsieur Peltier is highly successful as a Teacher of French. Those interested in the study of this language are invited to call and observe his method of instruction. T7IVRNITURE! FV&NTTURE ! Ladies a-'id Gnt ewc;i about to Fv.mish are respect fully requested to innptat Uve Large Stock of DBA WIN& • ROOM. DINING- - &OOM BEDROOM. AND GENERAL " MO USSHOLD FURNITURE, tv> our A'ew a.w.l iSpociotw Showrooms T. & E'COOKB, .?, QUSHN-SmStST !§_§_§ AAfeininQ Rnrtk of A T6w_r«reln,iwi *A~ISERIJEEN POLISHED GRANITE _£L MONUMENTS, J?KS. on buwrl r.hip '•><xn\- p*vt olKaw E^lftUti PI&SS M& Prices i^ss f,sm «JOHN %>Msh.



WELLESLEY - STREET BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES, On SUNDAY, April 29th, when the Rev. Allan W. AVejsb will preach in the morning at 11, und evening at1 6.30. An address to parents uno. scholars iv tho afternoon at 3 o'clock by tho Rev. B. J. Wkstbkookk. The ANNUAL TEA MEETING 911 Tuesday, May Ist. Tea on tables at half-past six. Tickets, Is (id eaoh. . General Government Offices, Auckland, 20th April, 1577. rSTENDERS will be received at my office J until SATURDAY, the 2Sth instant, at noon, for Supply and Delivering Coal and Fire wood to the different Departments of General Government in Auckland, agreeably to condi tions to be seen at my office, _~».„,-,, EDWARD L. GREEN, For General Government Agent. WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL. WHARF EXTENSION. Tenders are invited for Extending the T's of the Queen's Wharf, according to plans,, specifi cations, and general conditions, to be seen on and after the lGth instant, at the offifcs of <he Town Clerks of Auckland, Christchurch, and Dmicdin. and at the office of the City Surveyor, Wellington. . . Also, 'Ponders are invited for \\ ldenmg the Main Wharf, according to plans, specifications, and general conditions, to be seen at the above named offices. Separate tenders, addressed " His Worship me Mayor and City Councillors," marked " Tenders for Extension of TV and tenders marked " Widening of Main Wharf," will be received at the Wharf Office till "> o'clock of THURSDAY, 10th May. ~ , , Telegraphic Tenders similarly addressed and marked will be received, if forwarded by noon of same date, provided written tenders in due, form and with necessary deposit be lodged with the aforementioned Town Clerks. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. NICIIO LAS MARCH ANT, City Surveyor. ASSISTANT CLEE K. Town Clerk's Office, April 27,1877. The City Council will receive written applica tions for the above until 2.30 of WEDNESDAY, May 2nd. The Salary will be at the rate of £1-5 per annum. Testimonials as to competency (certified copies only) to accompany applications. Applicants canvassing members of Council will be disquaiilied. Further particulars on applica tion. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. TENDERS FOR TIMBER PLAT FORM, UPPER QUEEN-STREET. '■' Town Clerk's Office, April 27th, 1877. 'The City Council will receive Tenders until 2.30 of WEDNESDAY, May 2, for above work, in accordance with specifications at the City Surveyor's office- The Council do not bind themselves to accept any Tender. , jj P. A. PHILIPS, Town Cierlc. LENDERS FOIL' REg.UIREMENTS JL FOR ENGINE AND PUMPING WORMS, Town Clerk's Oliice, April 26, 1877. j Tho City Council will receive Tenders until 2.;SU of TUESDAY, May Hi for above, for a period of six mouths, in accordance with Scliu-v dule and conditions to be viewed at the office of the Water Works Engineer. Queen-street. The Council'do not bind themselves to accept any Tender. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. FOR SUPPLY OF COALS1 JL AT WATERWORKS PLIMPING STATION. Town Clerk's Office, April 26,1877. Tho City Council will receive Separate Tenders until 2.30 of TUESDAY, May S, for the Supply of VARIOUS DESCRIPTION OF COALS ■ for a period of six months, delivered in such quantities as may from time to time be required at the Pumping Works. (Estimated, require ments, 100 tons per month). Conditions at this office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any Tender. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. XpNGINEEK, FIREMAN, ; AND J__ TURNCOCKS. .. Ciljioil* • Town Clerk's Office, April 26, 1877. : The City Council will receive applications until 2.30.0f TUESDAY,. May 6, for the Services of competent persona, as a"bove, at the following salaries :— Engineer in charge at the rate of M per week Fireman . do £ii 10s do Turncock do do £3 IU3 do Assistant do *2 do Applicants canvassing members of Council will bo disqualified. Further particulars on application. Tpstimonials (certified copies only) as to com petency to accompany written applications. P; A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. HO bTs'e sts hoeTeTm! i'UR SALE, Two Staunch Heavy Draught Horses, with trial.—Apply to R. & R.-D'uder, Dcvonport Store. "ftTORTH SHORE.—A Cottage to Let; J3I also, several Houses for Sale.—R. and R. ivuder, DHVOiiport. FOR. SALE (Lakp Takapiina), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, and in grass, with six-roomed House, well hnished, and out-houses.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. -H-?®iM& t0 (l(l0 LENT, on Building oi_y f& \Jr Society principles, or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. V in\YO Detached 4-rooined Cottages to let; ___. plenty of water.good condition, close to trie Junction.—lnquire of Mr. Fowler, Grocer, corner of Edwardes-street. ____ FOR SALE, small four-roomed House, Ponsonby, wonderfully cheap ; quite new. lAioney advanced if necessary.—C Williamson, Vqican Lane. Ci OOD six-roomed House for sale ; very If" cheap. Ton minutes' walk from Victoria street. Very fruitful garden. Easy terms taken. —C. Williamson, V mean Lane. nnO LET, Premises in Queen-street, now 'JL occupied by MoHale, Greengrocer; posses sion at once.—Apply to the Manager, Bant. New South Wales. r|pO LET, a Cottage on Kyber Pass Road, JL near top of Grarton Koad.—Apply to Mr Savvkins' stove, Urai ton Koad. HpO LET, at the Tlmme_, a Shop close JL to the Stock Exchange ; beautifully .fitted up, suitable for Stationer, Touaccouty, or Fancy Uoods, Sec, &c. Kent iow.—Apply to Mr Theophilus Cooper, 17, Insurance Buildings. Auckland. r|lo LET, two Houses, one six rooms, '' JL . with garden, fauk, well with pump, largo outhouse; ana one four rooms, ail accomniu dauoh.—-dames iieid, Eden -Terrace. IF J. IN SKIP wishes to hear from his Friends iv England, he h«id better apply on uuard the Emily Caapllu before she leaves Auckland. njlO LET, in Victoria-street, a 4-roomeu -M- Cottage ; rent luw :iu gouj, couuittois,— Apply to M, jKciit;y, Viotoriii-stieuti HOO LET, an eievetwoomed House iv JL NeWa-street.-—Apply to F A. White, Shoi'tland-street, fjjpo LET, a large four-roomed Verandah Ji Cou«#e in the subm b», good garden, well, tank. &c; to v rtspoctaoU- *..n'i oateful tenant rent will be low. Apply at this office. TO LET, to a respectable young Married Couple, a new and completely finished cottage, in South-street, Nowton, Rent moderate. -f^/f R, W. SRWIH will opeu" a Soleet HaSh, ro->iiu«*mv KV&N'tKG, « fcicfiii



TH E A T It E R O V A L. R. J. De Lias Lessee. • ; • ' . i, Roster of Company: Ciias. R Hicks Manager. F. D. Wi d k Business Manager. Ciias. A. Crusoe Treasurer. THE NEW:-„PROGRAMME OFFERED BY THE ORIGINAL G B 0 fi 0- 1A MX2TSTBELSI GREETED "WITH ROARS! LAUGHTERS! And Shouts of Approbation ! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! (FRIDAY). APRIL 27. Grand Fashioxable Night! Note.—A Special Tkain will leave Onehunga on FRIDAY, at 7 p.m., calling at Intermediate stations, returning after the close of the Theatre. Bkar in Mind the Mid-day Performance on Saturday, at 2. Admission to Afternoon Performance: — Chil dren, Gd.; Adults, Is. and 2s. Reserved Seats may be secured during the day at Upton's. During this Engagement the Doors will be opened every evening at 7 o'clock sharp. SB- NO ADVANCE IN PRICES! =33ft T>ONSONBY WESLEYAN CHURCH JL This (Friday) Evening, , ' A MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAIN MENT On behalf of Library Fund. To be composed of Readings. Recitations, "Vocal and Instrumental Duets, Choruses, and Glees. The Rev. G. S. Harper, of Nelson, is expected to bo present. To commence at 7.31) punctually. Price of Admission, Is. TEMPERANCE HALL. SATURDAY NIGHTS' E N T E R T A I N MEN T.S.i TEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE. ■ . Glorious Success ! Crowded Houses !! Hundreds Turned Away!!! Great? Programme for Saturday, 28th April, 1877, . Consisting of Songs, Dances, and Negro Delinea tions ; and to conclude with the Screaming Farce of THE RIVAL ARTISTS. Chairman-rMii. G. Warburton. 1 Doors open at half-past 7, commence at 8 p.m. . Price of Admission— Threepence. Come early and secure your seats. W. 11. SCEATS, Manager. nONG R E GAT 10 NA L CHURCH' Vy ' ' BERESFORD-STREET. ~;: •■ > ANNIVERSARY SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY NEXT, 29th APRIL, WHEW THE REV. J. ROBERTSON, M.A., Wiiji Preach in the Morning,, at 11 o'clock; Evening, at G. 30. On the following MONDAY, the ANNUAL SOIREE will take place. Tea at (S.SO.. ■ / ". POBLIb MEKTIN'G, at 7.30. Tickets, Is. 6d. each, ;; ,■ MECHANICS' INSTITUTE CONCERT. CHORAL HALL. THURSDAY, 3rd MAY, 1877. Plan of the Hall at Brown's Music'Warehovise, where seats may bo secured. Reserved Seat Tickets may be had from Messrs. Wayte, Champtaloup and Cooper; Mr. Robinson, Chemist, ParneU; the Members of the Committee; and of tho Secretary, at the Institute. Programme in a few days. TT7ISTHER CORCORAN, or the owner of JJJ Lot 17, section 4. Town of Raglan, will hear of a Purchaser by applying to T. B. Hill, Chemist, Victoria-street. 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 LEY:S, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler,' and Account Book Manufac; turer, next doqr .to . Evknins Stak ; office. Wynribam-Rtrppr:' ' ' ■ ' 0..,.-. T. ; ~.-- v 1 C.T: ■© , ESTATE Oe"X"h7dIETHELM,- r j; , DECEASED. 'It is 'requested 'that all outstanding Claims against the above Estate be sent in to the Undersigned, at the office of Messrs. J. Cosgrave and Company. Queen-street, who will pay the same, on or before the 28th instant, after which date no further Claims will bo recognised. JOHN COSGRAVB. Auckland. April 24 1877. _' iPrA~LED'©:NrAN GOLD MINING \j COMPANY (LIMITED). FINAL NOTICE. Shareholders who "have not paid their Calls are hceby informed that Shares on which any Calls, together with interest and expenses, shall remain unpaid on the first day of May proximo,' will be absolutely forfeited to the Company. By order of the Directors. CHAS. TOTHILL, Secretary. Auckland, April 25,1877. "XFbTIUE OF DISSOLUTION. Notice is hereby'given that the Partnership hitherto carried on by the undersigned as Brewers, under the stjle of " W. J. Suiter and C 0.," has been this day dissolved by mutual consent, and that the undersigned, W. J. Suiter, is authorised to pay and receive all monies due by and to the said'tlrm. Dated,, at. Auckland, this 21th day of April, . W. J. SUITER. . ' ' E. S: MITCHELL' INNES. WALTER MITCHELL INNES.S Witness: Tiios. Buddie, Solicitor, Auckland. WITH reference to the above, W, J. Suiter begs to inform the Public that , the business will be carried on by him, in the same premises, and under the same style of "W. J. Suiter & Co." ■ 1; f W. J. SUITER. TH .A..'.. N.,. X ,-, S. MR. RICHARD BECK begs to tender his sincere thanks to the kind friends who assisted him at the fire last evening, at his residence, Mount Albert. LOST, from Kyber Pass Road, a Pony Mare; blaok, white star -on forehead, and white hind foot.-r-Anyorie'returning the same to' Mr. Heccombe', Great Northern' Brewery, will receive SX reward. ' ■ ■ LOST, between Auckland alid Onekuiiga, a Purse.—Reward at this bflice. LUST, between the Crown Hotel aiid, Carpenters' Arms Hotel, a Gold Earring set with «my these—Anyone that .brings it to Mr. Hadriil, Crown Hotel, will, receive ten shillingsTOWard. ; , Ln3st~bu^aturday7liie" 7th "April, a ' Bliiclv anS Tun Short Haired English Terrier Slat; registered No. 578.—Any pei'aofl MndiiK* fh(> dog wiU' h-t rewarded on raturning it to Mrs. HU.ciicns. Srmonds-sire.et; anyone re taiv.ins-• tr,e same ui'ter this notice will T» pro secuted, '.'■.. ' i£/ivs&£ TO lWd^ouT- Freehold \yJL Kc'-iirity; intoresj low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, HoUuif-jr, JS, ShorMand-sireet, _ ■" I ODGE 11 ODN i 2 % E. C. The Ina'aguration tuul fnsteilatiou will take place at KHe Lodge-room, adloinins the Wark worth Hotel, on THURSDAY, 3rd of May, at VlEiting Bfotkren invited. M, W, MUSROi ; 'i-lic p.Si Jyam MiSMnk will leave the Quoou f stroet W'hßfteU V- KnNESDAY, SndMay. at.6 [p.m.; to ot>m!i"? Viaalng W^tfe^u la Wwk*



IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of Clement Withbfokd, the younger, a Debtor. This is to notify that at the First Meeting of the Creditors of the above-named Clement Witbeford, the younger, held this day, Thomas Macffarlane, of Auckland, a Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, was elected tho Creditors' Trustee of the property of the said Clement Witheford, the younger ; and further, that the said. Thomas Macflfarlano has signiiHMt to the Registrar of the Supreme Court aforesaid, in writing, his acceptance of the Trusteeship ; and this is further to notify, that I hereby certify the said election and the acceptance as aforesaid. ■ ~ Dated, at Auckland, this 26th day of April, 187'" EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. RIOHARD LaTSHLEY, High-street, Auckland, Solicitor for Debtor. . IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In I*\e Matter of "The Debtors and Sreditors Act, 1876," and in the matter of the Deed of Assignment, dated the 20th day of January, 1877, and made between JOSEPH THOMPSON, of Opotiki, Timber Merchant, of the first part; John Phillips and Thomas Mor rix. of Auckland. Merchants, of tho second part; and all the Creditors of the said Jo3oph Thompson, of the third part. Notice is hereby given that on WEDNES DAY, the second day of May next, an applioa tion will be made to the Supreme Court of New Zealand, at Auckland, in Bankruptcy, for a Declaration of the complete Execution of the above Deed, which was assented to in writing at the Meeting of Creditors held on the 17th day of March instant. Dated, at Auckland, this 21th day of April, ''S "" WHITAKER & RUSSELL. Solicitors. ■jt/jfECHANICS' INSTITUTE. Mr. THOMAS WALKER, of Lancashire, England, will deliver a LKCTURE in the Trance State, on SATURDAY EVENING, 28th April, in the Mechanics' Institute. Rev. Samuel Edgar in the chair. Subject (bearing upon Spiritualism) chosen by the audience. Admission:—One Shilling; Reserved Seats, 28. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8. Questions relative to the-subject of the Lecture answered at the close. ■ri :.l /. : ■• '; 'm H E R E A. S .0 N ■ . ■ & WHY ! ! TH E REA gO N EVERYBODY DON'T 60 TO QUEEN-ST., "jar is, -a* BBCAUSE THEY CAN BUY MEAT OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY At the Same Price, at MAIWEL H!si Freeman's Bay, & 55 VicTOttiA'STßEEf* ARBOUR VIEW HOUSE, Shortland Crescent. — Board and Rsidence. Private rooms if required. MEAT ! MEAT ! ! MEAT!! 1 ' FINE; DISPLAY PRIME ME AT ON FRIDAY, To be Sold at the usual Low Price :— ■ Fore-quarters Mutton, 2cl» Beef) 3d. ■'; ' Sausages, 4d. $3u A Supply of Game Wanted, HULME, ' ■'~ I, IiUTCHER, QUEEN'STREET, r[IHE Auckland ' Improvement Conmiis- JL sioners hereby give notice that they will cause to be SQLT) by PUBLIC AUCTION' on the 20th of May, 1877, all the UNSOLD ALLOT MENTS in Princes, Alfred, O Rorke. Wellesley East, Rutland, and Lome-streets. R. H. STEVENSON, Auckland Improvement , ;. . I Commissioners' Office, : ! 19th April, 1877. ;., , MONDAY, APRIL 30. BY ORDEH OF ¥iFciTY COUNCIL. BRICK BUILDINgTfREEMAN'S BAY. THE subscriber will sell by auction, on Monday, April 30, at the Corner Mart, at 12 o clock. The Large Brick Dwelling-house, covered with oomigated iron, known as the "Block House, situated in Freeman's Bay. Terms:—To be removed within one month. Gasli on fall of the hammer. ■ georoeljibbin, ' Auctioneer, i GUINNESS' STOUtT BLACKING I TO CLOSE CoiiIGNMJENTS. rpHE subscribers will sell by auction, at I ', ! BO cases ©uiunes^ SStout ! ; : ; ',3 hhds. Day & Martin's Blacking. j SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. "MONDAY, MAYT~"~ ' NOTICE. FREEHOLD CITY~~AN» COUNTRY PROPERTIES. WUJNlxtx FOR UNRESERTO) SALE, THE Subscribers, under 'instructions from the Attorney of tho Rev. F, Thatcher, will sell by public auetlwi at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Mondaft ?tfi May, at 13 o'ciook, - -, •. ■• ,- ■■■ A tf nmW at I^iKKTIOLD PROPERTXEg in thti:City> Onehun^MuungttkurwiMHh i Pk&uhmh and Awitv, ' further v^tiotityrs. wui be given in & few aaysf PAtfUftt COCHRANIS & HQ&