The Vatican is in consultation with the Governments Avith which it has diplomatic relations, to prevent the pilgrimages ex pected on the occasion of the Pope's Episcopal Jubilee from giving rise to any circumstance which might create a mis understanding with the Italian Govern ment, and give Italy grounds to attribute a political character to the pilgrim move ment. , . . . The Pope, Tt'lnle inveighing against the desire to deprive him of the liberty of speech, encouraged resistance thereto, saying that tho time had come to employ force.

A circular to the Bishops has been issued from the Vatican, counselling patience and abstention from provocation during the expected period of increased persecution. The Pope still entertains the idea of reassembling tho Vatican Council.

GERMANY.

In the Reichstag tho bill fixing Leipsic as the scat of the Imperial Court of Germany was adopted. Strikers in Berlin on Tuesday attacked labourers from Posen, who had taken thoir places. A company of infantry and mounted police cleared the streets. Several were wounded.

Great ill feeling exists in Court circles concerning the vote fixing Leipsic as the scat of the Supreme Court of Germany. The Minister of War justified the in creased army expenditure by pointing to the growth of the French army and recent movements of troops on tho German fron tier ; also to the growth and improvement of the Russian army.

Tho deficit in the Prussian Budget will be more than covered by Prussia's share of the balance of the French Indemnity.

The Finance Committee in tho Reichstag have reported in favour of refusing the in creased Navy estimates demanded by the Government, declaring the present military expenditures so burdensome that further charges are inadmissible. The painting of the Virgin and Child, by Janvaneyk Jolin, of Gruges, has been stolen from the Berlin National Gallery. Demonstrations were made by idle and destitute men in various parts of the city, against the Posen laborers, to force the municipality to give employment to the destitute.

The industrial crisis in Germany still grows, and destitution is spreading with significant rapidity. A Deputy recently stated in the Reichstag that actual famine was impending in the Gaist Mountains, Silesia.

There were great festivities in celebration of the birthday of Emperor William. A grand reception was held by the Emperor ]ix the morning. The city was profusely decorated.

A military riot occurred in Mayence on the birthday of Emperor William. There was a fight between some Prussian and Hessian soldiers. Several were killed, and forty wounded.

AUSTRIA.

There was a panic on the Berlin Bourse, but news of Austrian mobilization revived the failing hopes of peace.

A vote for the fortification of Trent was disallowed by Parliament. The place has been strengthened.

DENMARK.

The Eadical majority a second time threw out the Ministerial Bills for ways and means, as passed by the Upper House. Either the Rigsdag must yield, or the country bo governed by orders in Council, at least for a time. The Government has introduced in the Lower House a Provisional Budget, and recommends its immediate adoption, so that the session may be brought to a speedy termination, thus avoiding prorogation.

HUNGARY.

The Lower House adopted the Finance Ministers' project, authorizing a six per cent gold loan for the conversion of the floating debt of 76,000,000 florins.

EGYPT.

An Abyssinian envoy has been found drowned near Massowell. It is believed that he was murdered by Egyptians.

AFRICA.

Advices from Congo, West . Coast of Africa, state that the British war steamer Avon had destroyed seven villages on the Congo river, and killed three natives, as a punishment for plundering the American schooner Thomas Nickerson, of New York. This vessel had been captured by the natives, and about 30 tons of coffee were carried off. She was fired by the Avon, in order to prevent further plunder.

SOUTH AFRICA.

A dispatch from Capetown reports violent scenes in the Transvaal Republic over the question of the annexation of Volksrad, and which insisted upon tho maintenance of the freedom of the Republic, refused to accept the reform programme of President Burgers, who favors the union with Great Britain. It is rumored that the extreme party have threatened the life of Mr. Shepstone, British Envoy, who is endeavoring to arrange such union.

WEST INDIES.

An earthquake visited this part of the island on March 19, and caused great alarm, but no damage. There is much public excitement over the criminal procaedings against the press for sedition. Committees are collecting con tributions for defence.

Advices from Bermuda state that the ship Cilurnum, from San Francisco for London, put into Pernambuca February 19th, with the crew of the bark Deux Enlalie. The two vessels had collided, and the latter was sunk.

CHINA AND JAPAN.

The city of Manas was captured, after a siege of th cc mouthy, and a large number of Dungain insurgents were slaughtered. 20,000 men are advancing on Turfau. A man and a woman were publicly be headed for adultery. A telegraph line is to be erected in For mosa.

AMERICAN NEWS.

MOUNTAIN MEADOWS MASSACRE. —JOHN D. LEE EXECUTED AT THE SCENE OF HIS GUILT.

Mountain Meadows, March 23.—Shortly before 11 o'clock, a squad of United States soldiers were stationed in an open field, and John D. Lee, the condemned criminal, was placed before them. The troops nnnv bered six men, and at Lee's request, he was placed near them. He asked them to aim at his heart. Ho then addressed those present in a short speech, full of bitterness. ■tie seemed to be collected, and to have no fear. At precisely 11 o'clock, the order was given, and Lee fell, expiring without a struggle. Lee made a short speech, in which he expressed his confidence in the Mormon religion as revealed to Joseph Smith. Ho denounced Brigham Young in severe terms. He gave directions as to the disposing of his property to District Attorney Howard, dividing it substantially, equally between three of his wives and their children. He requests the Marshal to deliver his body to his wife Itachael; and also requested that he might be shot at short range, and that they would aim at his heart. He knelt down on his cofliu, aud was requested to sit there while a photographer present took » picture. Lee called the artist to him, and requested that each of his wives should be forwarded a copy, He feJU DSWJs Upon his ooffiu, and died without a struggle. f%akiug oi kis qoniMm wad autybio

graphy, Lee says—"My autobiography, if published, will open the eyes of the world to the monstrous deeds of the leaders of the Mormon people, and will also place in the hands of the Attorney for the Govern ment the particulars of some of the most blood-curdling crimes that have been com mitted in Utah, which, if properly followed up, will bring many down from their high places in the Church, to face offended justice upon the gallows." Brigham Young has telegraphed to the "New York Herald" as follows: "If Lee made a statement in his confession implicating me, as contained in your telegram of the 21st instant, it is utterly false. My course of life is too well known by thousands of honorable me i for them to believe for one moment such au accusation.—BlilGHAM YOUKG."

MASSACRE OF CHINESE.—THE

CHICO ASSASSINS.

THREE OF THEM TELL THE WHOLE

STORY.

Six Chinamen who were employed clearing timber at Chico, had built a small hut. Five disguised white men, armed with revolvers entered the hut, robfeed the Chinamen, spilled coal oil through the house, fired it and left. One of tho China .men escaped wounded, and informed the authorities. A Vigilance Committee was formed, and the murderers were traced and arrested.

Chico, March 25th.—There appears to be only five men concerned in the Chinese massacre, and all are arrested. Three of tliem have to;J tho same story. Two boys by the name of Slaughter, and Stainbrook, Conway and Roberts are the names of tho murderers. A man by the name of Ames, working in the 'Sash factory, and another by the name of Wright, are arrested for arson. Conway was arrested first for the sending of threatening letters, and from him the names of others were obtained. Con way and the two Slaughter boys Avrote nearly all the letters. Six of them are reported to be " Caucasians."

It is understood that the Pacific Mail Company have concluded a contract with the Government of Salvador to give that State direct monthly communication with San Francisco.

The Russian fleet has left Fortress Mon roe for New York.

Rhode Island Democrats are demoralised and disgusted with their State ticket.

Party spirit is running high in the Pennsylvania Legislature. At Washington, yesterday, a delegation of Germans congratulated Minister Wash burnc on bis services to.their countrymen during the Franco-German war.- '"'

The London .correspondent of the Edin burgh "Scotsman " reports that Eugene Schuylcr, United States Consul General at Constantinople, has been overhauled by the Washington Government for his pub lished communications about Turkish out rages.

Disturbances are feared in Havti.

In San Sebastian county, Arkansas, last Sunday night, four men entered the house of a widow woman, and remained all night, all violating her by force. She died next day. She leaves four children..

Negotiations have been commenced for a Consular Convention between England and the United States.

At Staffordville, a dam burst, causing damage to the amount of §350,000. Two lives were lost.

In New York, Alfred Pickard, in a lit of jealousy, bound his wife to tlio chair in which sho was sleeping, and then cruelly disfigured her face by a free application of vitriol.

THE WAR IN CUBA

General Martinez Campos, commander of the Spanish forces in Cuba, is advancing toward the eastern part of the island, in order to clear it from the roving bands of insurgents. The losses of the enemy have been 705 dead, at least 29!) wounded, and 480 prisoners laade on the field of battle. Besides these, 15S1 insurgents and 3234 women from insurgents' camps, have sur rendered themselves, or been captured by the troops on their march. The Spanish loss during this period consisted of 194 dead, 472 wounded, 29 bruised, and 16 missing or prisoners.

CANADA.

The Court of Queen's Bench at Halifax yesterday, decided the Groat Seal case, holding that the new seal was the legal one. The Chief Justice said he did not anticipate that any evils would arise from the use of the old seal.

THEATRICAL AND THESPIAN.

[From Our own Correspondent.]

SAN FRANCISCO, March 28th. MisaNcilsoh is playing Rosalind in "As you Like it," at the Californian Theatre.

Charles Wealleish is playing in " The Tour of the World in 80 days," at Grand Opera House.

Mdllo Do Murska intends to open at the Grand Opera House.

Baldwin's Academy is temijorarily closed, Mr John JrlcCullo'jgh is manager.

Suisini could do nothing here, acd has gone on to New York. Madame Cannilla Urso, the celebrated violin ist will vist the colonies.

Accidental Poisoning.

A GIRL TAKES STRYCHNINE,

On Saturday, as a housewife in Onehunga was cleaning out a cupboard she took there fiorn, with other .articles, a small bottle containing, some strychnine, Avhich had been obtained for tho purpose of destroying rats. The little daughter, aged four years, seized the bottle, and unnoticed by the mother, proceeded to examine and taste the contents. Hearing the child spitting on the iloor, the parent looked round, and was horrified to find that the little one had been applying her mouth to the bottle—it was the bitterness of the taste that caused the child to spit. The mother, in great distress, ran to the chemist with her girl. Mr Oilman, observing the spasms coming on, at once fetched Dr Ross, and a stomach pump. Fortunately, both the doctor and the pump were near at hand, and the skil ful exertions of the former achieved a grand triumph over the poison, and entirely averted a fatal issue. Fortunately, the fatal action of the poison was considerably checked by the hearty meal which the child had eaten shortly before tasting the poison. Much credit is due to this medical gentleman, and also to Mr Gilman, who is ever willing to help the distressed, and whose speed in running contributed greatly to the timely aid rendered.

Holloway AND Garlick thank the public for their very liberal patronage in the past, aud 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. 7id. 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 largo assortment of .Drapery, Millinery, men a and boys' Cloth n& «fc Hoiloway and Garlick's City Hall

AT LAST THE FAMOUS ORIGINAL GEORGIA MINSTELS.

The R.M.S. Australia, which arrived to-day, brought as passengers, in fulfilment of an engagement by Mr De Lias, those sable warblers and minstrels, the "Original Gcorgias," who have boon so extensively advertised, dreamt of, and thought of for the past six months. Thoir reputation is cosmo politan, and their organization dates back to 1865—twelve years ago. At first it was a struggle for existence ; they wore negroes, and laboured under many disadvantages. But energy, per severance, capital, and more than all, merit, gavo them a foothold: and so from obscurity they sprang at once to an enviable position. Not content, they pressed onward and upward to attain, if possible, the highest rank ingonuine negro minstrelsy, which they hare now dona, standing without peers and without rivals, though having many imitators, whose lives are but ephemeral. Their travels have been very extensivo, embracing erery city, village, and hamlet in tho United States; also Europe, the Canadas, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, British Columbia, and now, for the first time, call upon this colony and Australia to pay homage to acknowledged talent. The company ia numerically large, composed of 20 star artists, and each department, tho orchestra, the stage, tho brass band (a area* f eaturf). and the manage ment, are in offlcient hands. Their latest triumph was in San Francisco, where, for three nionths, they delighted that critical city, draw ing positively the largest houses over assembled in the Opera House, 'hundreds upon hundreds being denied admission every evening, and they left behind a reputation that will bo as lasting as time. It was owing in a measuro to this ex traordinary success tiiat they deferred from time to time their appcaranco in tho South Sea colonios, notwithstanding the fnct that they had been advertised to appear on settled dates, but the delay has only improved them, and they now come hidenod with the richest and raciest of programmes, songs, dancos, farces, while banjo "soks old camp meeting hymns, quaint sayings, and quainter frolics, will meander through each evening's ontortain ment. making it most enjoyable to all. The expense attending the movement of this Com pany is enormous, and their undertaking this tour displays the fact that tho management has no doubt but the Company possesses talent that will be recognised anywhere, and it now rests with our citizens to give them a rousing recep tion, and thus encourage tho higher order of talent to visit our shores. They will bo the first to introduce to us the new drawing room first part of the enter tainment (original event of the Gcorgias), which will bo a gratiying innovation on the old worn out crescent of black faces and white vests, which was wont to greet us as the curtain disclosed the sable warblers in former days. En route here, they gave, on very short notice, an afternoon pcformance at Honolulu, and notwithstanding the fact that they had to contend against a reeking and foul reputation loft behind by a bogus company styling them selves tho Original Gcorgias. the Theatre was packed from pit to dome. The king, as well as tho Governor and all tho dignitaries on the island, occupied boxes, and all united in saying, the entertainment far execoded their most san guine expectation?, and thanked them cordially for the rare treat they had afforded them ; and coming to the steamer, bade them a hearty good-bye, with an assurance of a most kindly reception whenever they should again visit tho Islands. Due notice will be given of the opening night, which wo trust wiil be shortly, and will be looked forward to with groat interest, and also a resume of tho opening programme, which wo are assured will comprise

some of the choicest morceaux in their csjrten sive repertoire. They all speak in the highvst terms of the captain and Jill luo officers of tin' Australia, and especially of Mr Hubert, Graham, the gentlemanly purser, who did everything in his power to make, the trip most, ;v-freeablu, and by his bristling wit and hospitality did much to drive dull care away. .The Minstrels landed at about half-past nine o'clock, und inarched up Queen-street lo tho Army and Nuvy Hotel, tlio brass band composed of 12 members of tho com pany playint? " Auld Lang Syne," und oilier

lively airs. They were accompanied by n, vast, crowd, who thronged the entrance to the hotel, and appeared to bo much interested in the appearance of the Nubians. The Minstrels will appear .it. the Theatre ltoyal on Monday even ing; and the box plan will be on view at Mr Upton's to-morrow, where also tickets may bo obtained.

Tim Georgias will to-night grant their patrol - ;ige to their sable friends from Chicago.

POLICE COURT.

—Tins Day.

Before Joseph rhilcox, Esq., Justice of

the Peace.]

DRUM KEN NESS. Three drunkards were fined. YOUNG RUFFIANS,

John Vavasour, Frank

BroAvn, and

Joseph Moran, three boys, were charged with escaping from the Naval Training School, Vavussour was further charged with attempting to set lire to his cell. Brown wan charged with damaging a ventilating pipe belonging to the school, damage 30b; Moran with committing damage to window, 5s ; and a fourth boy, Edward Roberts, was charged with passing matches and a candle to prisoners in the school prison. On the application of Sub-Inspector Pardy, the cases were remanded until to morrow.

THIS AFTERNOON. (Before It. C. Barstow Esq., It.Mi)

BREACH OF SHEEP ACT

Malcolm Bailey was summoned, under the Sheep Act of 1875, that he did, on the 3rd April, cause to be driven to the Junction Yards 500 sheep, some of which were aficcted with scab.

Mr Bailey said lie would plead guilty, but under peculiar circumstances. He had engaged to take 1000 sheep of a party at Taranaki, who guaranteed them free from scab ; he had also paid Gd per head to have the sheep inspected on their reaching Onehunga, and three days after several of them were found infected.

Mr Lewis said the defendant's account was correct, and he was the victim rather than a guilty person, he would ask there fore that the Court would inflict the lowest possible fine.

His Worship said he must impose a fine of £5 and costs, which was the lowest he had the power to impose.

AFFILLIATION CASE

Edward Sweeney was charged under the Destitute Relief Ordinance Act, with refus ing to contribute towards the support of the illegitimate child of Harriet Lockley. Defendant denied the paternity. Mr Tyler defended. Harriet Lockley deposed that an intimacy had growu up between her and the defendant at Miss Anstead's, Symonds street, where he was in the habit of visiting her fellow servant. The consequence of the intimacy was a little uoy. Had not seen him since the child was born.

The Bench said it did not appear that prosecutrix had applied to defendant for maintenance, and the case must therefore fall through. The Court allowed costs, £2 4s Gd.

CHICAGO MINSTRELS.

These merry minstrels appeared for the tenth lime last evening in the Theatre Royal, with an entirely new programme, but unfortunately the audience was sparse, and not so numerous as on previous occasions. Those porsons who were present, however, were treated to a rare fund of merriment, which they appeared, by their plaudits, to enjoy right heartily. The overture and chorus by the company formed a capital opening, or introduction, to the dainty feast of the evening. Some songs were old favourites, especially "Down by the deep, sad sea," which was rendered in a touching manner by Mr J. \V. Marshall. Mr Cary sang a delighful b illnd, pathetic and sentimental, "' I'm still a friend to you," which touched the tender feelings of the more sensitive of the listeners. Mr C. Wallace was eminently successful with "I want to go home to Mamma." The song Avas given in the singer's own char acteristic way, and in less worthy hands it might prove a failure. Mr Hawkins' baby song was received with great satisfaction. The melodies or Messrs Towle anil Arlington y,-crc accepted in like manner. The intervals of tho vocal section of the entertainment were en livened with smart sayings, negrqiatip chat, and conundrums. Mr Wallace's prizejig was ono of the liveliest things of the evening, aud must be seen to be appreciated. The duet, "The moon has raised," was a very sweet effusion, and sun/r with much feeling, the according voices blending harmoniously. The quartette, " Tho Happiest Land," was deservedly encored. The several farces were of the usual nigger type, having one object in view, namely, the raising of a aeries of laughter bubbles. At the close of the programme, Mr Carey announced the fact of Mr Wallace's benefit entenainment this evening, and hoped the people of Auckland ■wouid extend their patronage to one who had 80 often gratified them by his comicalities and wondrous movements.

A rumour, having gone abroad that Mv Alexander Wills, of Dunedin, lata Pro* vincinl Under-Bccvetavy, intended to co>> test Auckland Cfty West, tho statement m

PACIFIC MAIL COMPANY.

At a meeting of the Company on March 27th, Mr W. P. Clyde, President, presented a report which stated that since the election of the present Directors on the 31st of May last the business and income of the Company have increased ; its exponses have diminished at the rate of over $300,000 a year, and its indebtedness has been diminished at the rate of over 100,000dols. a month from the earnings of the Company, notwithstanding the outlay of over 125,000d015. in altering and repairing the City of Tokio, which was charged to tho exponse account. The builders' mortgages upon the steamships City of San Fran cisco, City of Sydney, and City of New York have been discharged. Of the 2, 000, 000 dols. mortgage bonds executed by the last Board of Directors none,have been sold, and the Company is not in default on any of its obligations. The ships and property of tho Company are in a good and efficient condition.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[From our own Correspondent.]

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

THE WAITEKAURI, (PIGEONGRAM.)

The Waitekauri Company have 652 ozs of retorted gold resulting from the amalgam from the plates and berdans during twelve days, crushing. They expect 1500 ounces for the month's work..

SHIPMENT OF GOLD.

The Bank of New Zealand shipped to Auckland to-day 32710zs lOdwts of melted gold. Mr Horton, meltcr of the National Bank, left here to-day to join the assaying depart ment of the Bank of New Zealand at Auck land. He will be replaced by Mr Pickett, of Coromandel.

OHINEMURI DIFFICULTY,

Messrs Tookey and Taip&ri accompained by Te Moananui are going to Ohinemuri and Te Aroha this morning in a chartered steamer to try and arrange the settlement of the dispute between the Ngatimaru and Ngatitamatera tribes of belligerents. They arc expected to succeed. Nothing new in

mining,

COROMANDEL,

this day.

The Tok.itea manager reports : Every thing satisfactory in the mine- ; gold is seen in various levels. \ •

Royal Oak: Manager's report contains nothing important. Gold is got in various leaders.

ALEXANDRA, this day.

THE NATIVE MEETING.

The Lower Wnikat > natives are still at Kaipih.i. They express great dissatis faction at Tawhaio not being present to meet them. There is some talk of returning to their homes. Speechifying is .still going on There will be a large meeting here to-morrow of the King natives and Euro peans, to express the desirability of the extension of the railway via Alexandra instead of To Awamutu.

TAURANGA, this day.

THE ORORI ROAD

Mr Peters, mail, contractor between Taurnnga and Napier, has notified the postal authorities that unless the Orori Bush Road is kept repaired, he will be un able to drivo.

All the Constabulary arc oil" thia rond, The Council having hung up the Act, the repair devolves on the Government imprest. For eighteen miles through the native uh ratcabie land its state is disgraceful to the Government.

WANGANUI,

this day.

CAPTURE OF MOFFATT. The natives have captured the outlaw Molfatt, and brought him here a prisoner.

[PEESS AGENCY.]

TIMAIIU. thia day.

BarcruQ IsaTaalla Bi&lcy Ashore.

The Barque Isabella Ridley came ashore yesterday. She crushed her lower timbers on tho rocks, and threatened to capsize at iirst, but now stands stiffly and not doing much harm. The crew landed safely. It was a beautiful calm day, but there was a tremendous, sea which Avas increasing during the night. The schooner Rose Anna, has drifted into Caroline Bay, and is now in great danger. The French barque Don ? is labouring heavily. ■ The schooners Annie Barr, Young Dick, and Onward, and the brig Mary King, are riding well to anchor, though much strained.

LATER.

ONE MAN DROWNED.—THE BARQUE BROKE UP.

Last night the mate and sailors of the Isabella Ridley tried to get off to the wreck to save their effects. One man was drowned and several others were only, saved by the police arrest ing them. The mats and one seamen were brought before Mr Wakefield, J.P. this morning, and discharged with a severe caution.

The barque broke up during the night, The sea has now abated.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. TARANAKI PUT BACK TO MANUKAU.

The Taranaki has gone back to the Manukau, to fetch the English mail. She calls nowhere, but goes direct to Wel lington. A bampct is to be given to Major Atkin son about the Ist May.

PORT CHALMERS, this day. PASSENGERS PER WELLINGTON

Sailed :. ..Wellington, for the North, Passengers for Maimkau—Mrs Smith, Messrs Messenger, J. S. Murray, J. P. Murray, C. Roberts, E. W. Cox.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £20. National Bank—Buyers, 67s Cd. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 38s 6d; sellers, 40s. Thames Gas—Sellers, 345. South British Insurance—79a. National Insurance—Buyers. 30s. N.Z. Loan and Mercantile—Buyers, G3s. Ito.dQueeu—3s G<\ ; sellers, 3s SM. Caledonian (double) —50s, 52s Cd. Moanatuiri—£9 ; sellers, £9. Cure—Bs 6d, 7s ; buyers, (is 9d ; sellers, 7s 6d. Waitekauri—Buyers, 10s (id; sellers, l&s. Alburnia—2ls ; Sellers, 2;>s. Young New Zealand—Sellers, 7s 6d. Union Beach—Buyers, 255. Queen of Beauty—Buyer.-", 20s; sellers, 22s Od. Kuranui Hill—2ss; sellers, 30s. Piako—Buyers, 11s, ; sellers, 15s 3d. Thames G.M.Co—Buyers, 40s; sellers, 50s. New Morning Star—Gs. Queen—2s," sellers, 2a 6d. 'i JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman.

The Volunteer Match for Mr Beck's Silver Cup, will be open to all volunteers of the district of Auckland, whether mem bers of the Rrifie association or otherwise, provided that they appear on the range, and are prepared to pay the necessary entrance fee. In the All-Comers Match the 200 yards range wiii be standing, and the eight* inch bullseye employed.

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 1877.



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Brearley, Butcher, Wakefield strcot, ia selling Fore-quarters Mutton at 2d. per lb.; Hind-quarters, 3d. ; and Beef, Pork, and Veal cheaper than any other shop in town. "¥¥7ANTED to Let, in. Parnell, a com- V V fortably furnished Bedroom, suitable for a lady engaged at business during the day. —For particulars apply to Mrs. Mickam, Grocer, Parnell Riso. WAN TED, Coopers. Wages, 10s per day. Plenty of work.—Apply sharp to H. Carter, Steam Cooperage Works, Dickens street, Napier. WANTED, at once, a Wet Nurse.— Apply for address office of this paper. WANTED, a General Servant.-.Apply, with references, to Mrs Cooper, Grey street, opposite Edson's. _____ TO Drapers Assistants.—Wanted, two Good Hands.—H. Atkins. WANTED, a strong active Lad to take orders and to make himself gene rally useful.—Applyjjrafton 1 toad Store. WANTED, a good General Servant. — Apply to isirs Choycc, Park lioad, Graf ton Road. "tytTANTED, for tho country, a first-class y $ Baker ; must be a steady man, and used to small goods; constant employment to a good hand: also, a strong a"tivp Lad used to horses, to drive a cart and make himself generally ufc t'uJ: iii!>kl. bo ablolo read and write.—Apply to W. Kasdown/Queen-streiTt. TED,throe Gentlemen as Boarders V t in a private family on Grat'lon Road. — For address apply at this ollicc. WANTED, a good General Servant. — Mrs. Alfred Buckland, Newmarket. WANTED, Buyers for 599 Oilskin Suits, hat an«i all complete. Where can wo buy them ? Why at I. Levy's Monster Clothing Mart, for 12s. (id. _ WANTED, first-class Tailoresses, and a good Trousers hand, at once.—Apply to J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria or Hobson-strcets. WANTKD to Self, cheap, a three-horse power Kngino and Boiler, with shifting and other fittings, in good working order.— Apply Stab ollicc. _ _______ TITANTEI) KNOW N, Waterman's V y Dining Rooms are the only Family Dining Rooms where you can get a Good Dinner lor a Shilling, including all the delicacies of the season. Oivo a trial and sen. Good Beds A Night Bell for late visitors.—Note address Next Montague's Fancy Bazaar. W"" ANTED Known, Thos. J. Harbntt, Brush' Manufacturer, Shortland-street, expects to remove into his New Factory, Coburg street, in a fortnight. The remaining .Stock, thorojoro, of Karthonware, Pictures, andPiipture Frames, Metal Pans, Kettles. Toilet. Sets, &c, Sec, , will bo s<o!d without reserve beforo leaving. WANTED Known, that the Auckland public can be supplied with the best Canterbury Bacon, at !!d. and lOd. per 11>, at Serjeant's Branch Excelsior Store, in the Mar ket. Choice-Teas, 25., 2s. (id., and 3s. perl!); geod Rice, filbs. for Is.—Note the address, Karanga hapc Road, Newton; and at the Market. WANTED, a Purchaser for Dea/ti. Ali'ord's New Testament for English readers, and several other Works.—Apply to J. Hopkins, Queen-street Junction, Auckland. W" "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 will prove the fact, that the following articles are the Best and Cheapest in Auckland : —Good Family Tea, 2s 13 lb; Choice do, 2s 6d; Sergeant's Excelsior Mixture, 33, being a combination of rarest and choicest Teas imported; Good House hold Flour, 71bs for Is; Preserved Milk, best brand, !M $ tin, 8s $ doz.; Good Bacon, 9d $lb ; Good Cheese, from id I? lb; Sparkling White Sugar, od 13 lb ; Pure Limeiuice. 8d $ bot.; Pearl Barley, 3id IP lb; Whiting, Id ffl lb ; Washing Soda, 7'hs for Is. Every other artde of the best quality at the lowest possible prices. R~OWIJNG BOAT wanted, about 18 feet; must be light, and in good repair,—Apply on board Transit, steamer. TjmLOUR SACKS.—Wanted to purchase. mJ any quantity Empty Flour Sacks, must be sound.—X. Baird, Victoria-street. LOST, on Wednesday afternoon in Pitt street, a child's Hat. The finder will be rewarded on leaving the same at Clarke Bros. Photographic Gallery. Queen-street. j "VTORTH SHORE.—A Cottage to Let • ! JLi also, several Houses for Sale.—R. and R, i Duder, Devonport. j FOR SALE (Lake Takapxma), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, and ■in grass, with six-roomed House, well finished, and out-houses.--Apply R. and R, Duder, Dcvonport Store. THE Person who took tho Silver Jug will oblige by returning it to tho Occidental Hotel. ' TO LET, the Billiard Rooms of the Auckland Hotel.—Apply to W. Hamley. TO LET, two Houses, one six rooms, with garden, tank, well with pump, large outhouse ; and one four rooms, all accommoda- ; tion. —James Reid, Eden Terrace. ! TO LET, a large four-roomed Verandah Cottage in the suburbs, good garden, well, tank. Sec. ; to a respectable and careful tenant rent will be low.— Apply at this office. | rf^O LET, four-roomed House in Gundry JL street. Newton, quite new ; capital view ; 10s. 6d. weekly.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. E~fGHT-ROOMED HOUSE, Ponsonby, quite new, lai-ge allotment, wplendid view, on salft for'£l9s; any terms taken; owner leaving.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a large 4-roomed Verandah Cottage in the suburbs, good garden, well, ! tank, &c. To a respectable and careful tenant rent will be low.—Apply at this office. XTICTORIA STONE WORKS. Auckland, 17th February. 1577. TO THE CITIZENS QF AUCKLAND. Ladies anuGjwjt-lemkn ,—ln starting business amongst you, I have much pleasure in bringing before your notice a few very useful articles, i which 1 can now produce at rates not yet known in Auckland, and which, for price, design, workmanship and materials, cannot be super ceded in tne English markets. Having secured the services of Mr. James H. Buchanan, late managing partner in the firm of J. H. Buchanan and Co., opposite, with my own experiences, I can confidently ensure myself a share.of your patronage. BUILDING DEPARTMENT- Mantelpieces, to any design m Freestone. from 295. Hearths, Hobb-rlrc and Oven Sills Boov and Window Sills? and Lintels?, '• Architraves, Quoins. J-.Un.vi.!>:u:es X LVphpes Sinks, Kitchen and oul.«icl:'. Chimney Tops And every kind q£ Bulldera' Stonework executed, : MONUMENTAL- ' Monuments, Tombs. Headstones, Body Stones, Footstones, Crosses, &0., designs I of which are always oa view." ENCLOSURES- In Stone, BaJustradings, and Perforated Panelling, to any design or size. j In Wrought Iron, chaste, light and cheap patterns on hand, to any size. i In Cast Iron, patterns chaste and light ia ' StOCiC* All of the above are Auckland VforkraanahitK Address— s JOHN BROWN, 1 VICTORIA-STREET KAST •



THEATRE ROYAL. Lessee .. R. J. De Ltas. Positively the Last Night but One ! OF THE GREAT CHICAGO MINSTRELS !! ! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT 1 TO-NIGHT! Under tho Patronage and in the Presenco of the GEORGIA MINSTRELS, Who arrived to-day by Steamer from America. GRAND COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT TO MR. CHAS. WALLACE, Pkince of Ethiopian Delineators. SPECIAL DOUBLE BILL. Immense Success of the New Programme. 1 LES MISERABLES! AFRICAN DIAMONDS. HAPPY OLD UNCLE BEN ! JUMBO JUMS' COLLEGE! THE BOLD GENSDARMES ! WALLACE'S AMERICAN PRIZE JIG! To-morrow (Saturday).—Farewell Perform ance of tho Minstrels. Monday.—Tho Company play at the Thames. Doors open at 7.30; Eccentricities at 8 o'clock. Pricos of Admission—ls., 2s. 6d., and Is. Rcseryed Seats at Upton's. Til E A T R E ROYAL. R. J. DeLias, Manager. Roster of Company: Ciias. R Hicks Manager. F. D. Wadic Business Manager. Chas. A. Crusoe Treasurer. f engagement extraordinary! For a Short Period ! COMMENCING MONDAY, APRIL 23. ;• V: THE ORIGINAL ;V: G bVk gi a hhtstrsls i THE IHNG LAUGH-MAKERS! 20 STAR ARTISTS! 20 THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD!I! A RICH AND RACY PROGRAMME, INTRODUCING MANY OLD TIME SOUTHERN SCENES! Admission :—Dress Circle, 45.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, Is. Seats may be secured To-morrow, at 9 a.m., at Upton's. mEMPEIt AN C E HALL. SATURDAY NIGHTS' ENTEIITAI N M E N T S 1 Glorious Success ov the TEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE. Sri/ENDiD Programme for Saturday, 21st April, 1877, Consisting of Songs and Dunces by the well known Members of tho Troupe. The Entertainment will conclude with the Screaming Farce of " THE BARBER OF SEVILLE." Chairman—Mr. W. J. F- Donald. Doors open at liaK-p;wt 7, commence a^. S p.m. Price of Admission—TiirißEi'BNCE. W. H. SCBATS, Manager. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, ED WARDE-STREET. :LoMlaS 'im ANNIVERSARY SERVIP-ES, SUNDAY, April, 22.—1 n the Morning, at 11 o'clock. Rev. Taylor; Afternoon,at3o'clock, Rev. P. J. Westbrooke; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. Kirk. ANNUALSOIREE, on MONDAY, the 23rd.'— Tea on the table at 6,39 p.m. Tickets, Is. 6d. each. After tea a Pnblic Meeting will be held, when addresses will bo delivered by the Revs. Taylor, VVatkin, Robertson, and Westbrooke. A collection after each service on behalf oil Church funds. A UCKLAND Orchestral Society.—The -Cs_ hour for Praciice has been altered from 8 to 7.30 sharp every Friday. MR. BRABAZON'S Night School, in City West, Union-street, is attended by Girls as well as by Boys. Elementary Class, Is per week. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and in the matter of a Deed of Assignment, bearing date the fifth day of Marfh, 1877, made between JOHN JACOBSOHN, oe Tauranga, in the Pro vincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Storekeeper, of the first part; Gabriel Lawis and Isaac Barnett, both of Auckland aforesaid, Merchants, of the second part; and all the Creditors of the said John Jacob3ohn of tho third part, and filed in this Honor able Court on the 7th day of March, 1877, and which Deed was assented to on the 27th day of March, 1877. Notice is hereby Riven that by an Order of the Supreme Court, sitting in Bankruptcy, made the 18th day of April, 1877, the said Deed of Assignment was declared completely executed. Dated, at Auckland, this 19th day of April, 1877. HUGHES & GEORGE. Solicitors for the Trustees. TN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " Tho Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and of tho Bankruptcy of Hrnry Carroll, of Auckland, Black smith, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that an application will be made by the said Henry Carroll to the Supreme Court, at Auckland, at. its sitting in Bankruptcy, to be held on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd day of May next (or on the first day thereafter on which a sitting in Bankruptcy shall be held by the said Court), for his Dis charge. Dated, at Auckland, this 19th day of April, 1877. DIGNAN & ARMSTRONG, Solicitors for the Deotor. TJURGESS LIST REVISION COURT. City Council Offices, April 19,1877. Notice is hereby given that the above Court will be holden at. the City Council Offices on WEDNESDAY, the 25th instant, at noon.' W. J. HURST, Mayor. 1^ 0 T I C E. TO THE INHABITANTS FREEMAN'S .BAY S PONSQNBY, AND OEDWQOD, WHY? WHY? SHOULD YOU GO TO QUEEN-STREET FOR YOUR MEAT WHEN YOU CAN GET MEAT, OF A SUPERIOR QUALITY, AT THE SAME PRICE, AT J. MAXWELL'S, SHIPPING, AND FAMILY , BUTCHER ! ?R.UKAS?| BAY,



/ORPHAN HOME, PARNELL. The Annual Meeting of Subscribers and Friends of tin; Institution will bo held on MON DAY, the ?A:-& instant, at half-past 7, at the Home, St.. Stephen's, Paniell. Venerable Archdeacon Maunscll will preside. Musical Selections by Choir, conducted by J. A, Bealo, Esq. pUBLIC HAL L, OTAHUHU. VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT • on TUESDAY, 24th instant, in aid of the funds of the Holy Trinity Church. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. to commence at 8 o'clock. Dancing at 10 p.m. Tickets, 2a. 6d. each. "VT O~ TICE. CONCERT FOR MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. Ladies and Gentlemen taking part in tho above 'will please forward names of Sonjcs and Pieces to Heir Schott, Harbour View House, aa soon as possible. IW~ OTI C E OF REMOVAL. TT A TKINS BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HIS er H A S EEMOVEDM-S8 TO THE Pjremises Next Door Below his Old Shop. H. ATKINS Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very liberal patronage from his first commencing business up t^ the present time, and to assure them that although his trade has increased to that extent, that his REMOVAL to more Commodious Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will still be adhered to: viz., keeping a good article, buying in the cheapest mavket, and selling at the smallest profit possible. His New Shop shall always be known as The Cheapest in Auckland. H.A. will be happy to see all his old Customers, and as many new ones as may honour him with their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK OK DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will always be found, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND I H. ATKINS. MONTHLY * i-s>>JL\> STEAM COMMUNICATION *as^I!i!TWEHN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 16th May. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO.. Agents. IG, Queen-street, Auckland, April 20, 1577. .rtvJL "CnXCURSiON TCTWAI- -*-^ WERA, HOT SPRINGS. LI L V Will leave on .SATURDAY, 21st instant, at 2 p.m., returning on MONDAY, tit G a.m., per Lily, or 2 p.m. per Anne Milbauk. Return Tickets, 10d. J. CASEY & SON. r?U > "IT 1011 SALE on CHARTER. ■BlpßSjLj. ~£- f^rff«y% djsS^. Tuc schooner mfesSSS^sig KENILWORTH, Captain McDonald, now ready for sea. C. A. HARRIS. TUESDAY, APRIL 24. THE WAIUKU CATTLE SALE. ALTERATION OF DAY OF S\LE. mHE WAIUKU CATTLE SALE will JL take place, in Mr Constable's Yards, on Tuesday next, April 2lth, at, 12 o'clock. On Sale, 150 head Store Cattle. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, APRIL 26. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at the Remnera Yards, on Thursday next, at 12 o'clock, s ssaassasas* from waikato Dairy Cows, Store Cattle Fat and Store Pigs, ALFRED RUCKT.ANn. SATURDAY, APKIL~2I7 ' TIMBER! TIMBER! AT BAIRD'S WHARF, OTARUHU. JjiOß SALE, on Saturday, April 21, 20,000 feet Sawn Timber. At 10 o'clock. ALFRED BUOKLAVm the haymxrket; ~~"~ SALES of WOOITsHEEPSKINS, and HIDES, every FRIDAY, At 1 o'clook. ALFRED BUOKLAND. TUESDAY, APRIL 24."* * BOOK Sii BO O X S!l IMPORTANT SALE OF FIVE CASES NEW BOOKS. JUST LANDED. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to sell at their Rooms, Fort-s'reet, on Tuesday next, 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, FIVE CASES NEW BOOKS, comprising a great variety of Standard Works, Novels by the most popular authors. Classical and Scientific Publications, Illustrated Works, Illustrated Periodicals, Maga zines, Sc, &c, all handsomely and well bound. Catalogues in preparation. SAMUEL COenRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, APRIL 30. CITY PROPERTY INVESTMENT. 'FREEHOLD ALLOTMENTS AND HOUSES. SHORTLAND AND CHANCERY. STREETS. THE subscribers have received instruct* \f»,+ a ftO t Sell' by Tsm ° »««.!()»), at the band: Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 30th instant, at 12 o clock, That Valuable FREEHOLD Cl^YPßd* PfiKTVi siuiaica in Shurt!n.i.d.-^trc6e y ana running to.; ouyh to viianoi.-rj -strcaty having frontages or iOjCeft'o.-horUand* street, and 42 (eat to Chiui^vry-s. roet- 1 with a through clcjifli of 150 tVct, oil which am oi'eetoci four Sliu,\s, l-vvo'ling-' housea, &,\. as boxy occupied U.v Pawiler, MeMruoi, ami ottim% at uy annual rental of £130 gig. Will be sold in one or mow lots, to 6Tli6istf«S& ing purchasers- JBAMT7KI.' COCmiAtfE AM SQtf. •