the teeth being so firmly set that it was necessary to insert a stick between them, which he ground with his teeth, so intense was the agony he suffered. A bottle precisely similar to that which the boys describe was found on the same spot about two months ago by Mr Troan, who lived in a small hut close " by. He did not taste the liquor, *ut, judging by the smell that it was brandy, ire'w the bottle into the furze where x t must have remained ever since. The ila«k has since been discovered, and was found to contain a small quantity of some very bitter fluid, diluted with brandy. Detective Grace examined into the circum stances yesterday, and was of opinion that the flask might possibly have contained some kind of embrocation for horses or sheep, and had been dropped by some pas sing stockman.

Statement of a Brother of Deceased-

Fonr of us went rabbit hunting on Satur day morning. There was myself, my brother Campbell, and Robert and James Shirlock. We stalled at half past nine to go rabbit hunting near the Three Kings. We were returning home about one o'clock, and when near Meldom's house near the Mount Eoskill lload, Sherlock saw a glass iiask lying on the ground under a furze bush. He picked it up said, " I've found half a bottle of brandy." He took out the cork and tasted it. He began spitting, saying it had a bitter taste. He handed it to me. I swallowed a little, and then threw the bottle down on the ground, but was at once sick and threw it all up. I felt sick for half-an-hour afterwards. My brother Campbell took it up and had a drink—he then took a second drink, and after a few seconds took a third drink spilling the rest on the ground. Campbell said he felt sick, and ran to the creek were he knelt down and drank a lot of water. Sherlock and I then went and drank sonic. We all walked together from the creek. Campbell kept up with us pretty well for about a mile, only now and then lagging behind. All-at once, he fell down, and appeared to be ill. James Sherlock ran and told John Sher lock, who was working near, about it, but John said, he's tight—that's all. Tom Mossmau came up on horseback, and went for help, and some men camejup. They gave Campbell some salt and water. Campbell's body wat twitching all over. He was hold ing on to the grass with his hands, and his arms were shaking violently. His legs kept moving from side to side. A man told him to pull his knees up to his body, which he did. ' Campbell was in great pain, and called out, "Hold me clown; hold me down." He fell first on his face, and after laying a good while on his stomach, shaking his arms and legs, a man turned him over. He did not move his body about. While lying on the ground, in great pain, he said, "I'm dying, good-bye. These were his last words to us. He moaned in pain for a little while after, but did not seem to notice us again. He was carried into Meldon's, and I did not see him again while alive.

THE BOY'S FATHER Did not reach the scene of death in time to witness hi* son's last moments, but almost immediately after, arrived at Mr Melclou's house, with a trap, and conveyed the corpse home, to the great anguish of the mother, who knew nothing of the dis tressing occurrence tintil a few moments before seeing her boy brought home. Only a few days before, a member of the family had remarked that they had never had a death in the house. Now death has darkened the door, and visited the house hold in its most horrible form.

Mr Clark tried to save his wife's feelings a sudden shock, and on nearing ]iis residence ■jmnped.outdi the tmp,*and ran on to tlie house, to break the news. Mrs Clark was waiting tea, and on hearing his entrance, she said, " There's father ; I know ln's step," but on seeing his face she gave a cry of alarm, and said, "Oh ! what's the matter?" She at once felt something serious had taken place. Immediately afterwards, the terrible sight of her boy being carried by men met her eyes, and a most painful scene followed. Tne boy's sister called out, "He's dead! He's dead 1" The corpse was carried into the dining-room. Mrs Clark Mas overcome with grief, and went into hysterics over the body. Although the boys were away all day, no particular uneasiness was felt. . Mrs Clarke had wondered why they did not come home to dinner, but she did not anticipate there was anything serious the matter, as they were often out for the day.

2.29 p.m. The medical testimony shews that the bottle contained strychnine.

THE KAIPARA MEETING.

We.have received a copy of the resolutions adopted at the native meeting at Kaipara, which have reached us too late for publica tion in this issue. The resolutions express the determination of the natives to adhere to the Christian religion and the laws, to become one with the Europeans, to give up murderers and thieves to the legal tribunals, affirms the wrong of recognising claims to land by right of' conquest, that the seat of Government ought to be at Auckland, that orphan children should be supported by the Government, that all legislative grievances be submitted to Parliament, and acknow ledge the benefits derived from the Queen's Government.

About 400 natives wero present, and the proceedings were conducted in Parlia mentary style.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUK OWN CORRESPONDENT)

pniimrAN'nKTi. this day.

t.atkst'mtn'lNG.

The Tokatea mine is generally looking well. In the van level some very good stone was got on Saturday. It is supposed to be a rich shot of gold worked from the siezc paris level. Speci mens are in good quantity. Royal Oak.—A small quantity of good stone was got in the low level, which is rapidly ap proaching the shot of gold. (McLean's) Pride of Tokatea trib-ite, started crushing 60 tons of stuff to-day- , Some golden carp have been put into the creeks here by Mr George McLeod, and it is to be hoped they will be protected.

GRAHAMSTOWN,

this day.

The Golden Arrow has accepted a tender -of £512 for the construction of a tramway from their hoppers to the prospectors battery, now their property, and will start when completed. The Piako crushing is showing much better in both batteries.

The Waitekauri Company intand paying a shilling dividend out of the present crushing. They expect IGOO ozs at the end of the month. . The Queen Company adjoining th» W aitf; kauri has contracted this morning for 500 feet of divi ng, which will give the Waitekauri 150 lower level, aud more backs. The latter Company joining in the expenses. SHXREMARKET. Sales: Moanatairi, £9; Queen of May (double). 225: City of London, 13s ; Queen, 2s ; Hape Creek. Is. Sellers: Moanatairi, £0 5s : Knranui Hill, 20s: Red Queen, is 'Monuus Slur. Gs : Queen of May. 23s ; Piako, 15s; Queen of Beauty, 23s (3d ; Waitekauri 18s. Buyers: Kuramii Hill, 255: Queen oE May, 21s Piako, Us (3d; Queen of Beauty. 20s; Queen 13 9d.

END OF TE AROHA ROW.

Mr Puckey, Tnipari, and others went to Ohinemuri in the Buona Ventura, to take steps to put, an end, to the war. The result of. the talk was that the Ngatitamatera raised tho blockade and shot tbe booms. One casualty took place while the firing was polns? on, Paora Tvvinga's do<*. Laving unluckily come in the way, one of tha beJls. So ends the war m Obinemuri. The Ngatai-ihiri still zaj that they will neve? make frienda with the Ngatitamatera, aad tiie latte? have placed tbenjsCiyes ip ft vevj? poaifchn. On Satiur^aj % $UVS

(Pkess Agency)

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. Moasy Seftasoa. The following correspondence appears in the morning papers :—" Sir, I wish tube allowed to express to you my most profound regrets and sorrow for the gross assault I committed on you on Tuesday night. In tendering you my humble "and public apology for this assault, I wish it further to i be known that not the slightest provocation of any sort was given to me by you at the time, nor one word said by you which could in any way justify 'my couduct, and that the blow given by me with a stick was totally unexpected by you. I am, yours obediently, H. REDWOOD.— Hon. William Robinson, Christchurch."— " Sir,— Tn reply to your letter of to-day, conveying your apology for assault you committed on me, 1 have to state that'out of regard for many members of your family, whom I have known for many years, and for whom I have much respect, I do not intend to press the case in the Police Court against you, and therefore, for these reasons, but for no other, accept your apology. Your obedient servant, Wm- Robinsox.—ll. Redwood Esq."

this day.

DUNEDIN,

GOVERNOR'S VISIT,

The Governor holds an undress levee to morrow. It is the intention of the City Council to invite him .to a banquet during his stay. It will probably take place on Thursday evening. The Dunedin Jockey Club on Saturday evening unanimously endorsed the action of the Oamaru Club re Fishhook and Gerrit.

this day

CHRISTCHURCH, SETTLING DAY.

Mr Richardson, M.H.R. of Christchurcli, is expected to address his constituents shortly.

Settling on the Autumn meeting took place on Saturday. The following stakes were paid : — Mr Redwood, £70.">, as follows : St. Leger. £142; Great Autumn Handicap, £437 j Flying Stakes, Mr Webb, Champagne Stakes, £288. Mr Delamain, Easter 'Handicap, £168. Mr R. Ray, Steeplechase, £137- Mr Mullock?;, Selling Race, £85, A. W. Money ; Consolation, £10, Mr Vallance. Total, £1567,.

CRICKET.

TCPSOM V. REJ.IUERA

Thk cricket ground at Ellerslie racecourse on Saturday last was the BC«no of a well-contested cricket match between elevens selected from and composed wholly of inhabitants of tho above named districts—a striking contrast t.o some mutches played between " local " clubs in which players taken from the districts and the respective clubs generally arc in the minority. Remucru was the favourite, and was backed to win at 3 to 1, as amongst this team were some batsmen of renown, notably Nolan, who made 45 against the Auckland C.C. the week before, and' \V. F. Buckland. whose average in his 'last lour or live matches lias been about 50. It, whs arranged in the preliminaries to the match that Mr Buckland was not to bowl, otherwise the result no doubt would have been different. The Epsom team could not boast ot: a single steady batter or bowler. Remuera won the toss, and sent Epsom to the wickets. A. Aitkon and Browning faced (he bowling of Jack sou and .Jones, and soon gave thn field plenty of exorcise, and, although

tiic bowling was changed several times, 51 runs wore run np before Browning was caught for:'> 2. Shortly afterwards, Aitkcn succumbed, after having put together 2j in line slylc. The only others who made any stand were Baird 8, and Heather, not out, 0, the total of the two innings being 82. llemuera sent Who well and Nolan to face the bowling oi' Aitken and Browning. Tho former was soon disposed oi\ and Nolan, who bean by scoring quickly, was shortly after wards bowicd bi- Aitken. W, F. Buckland found that 7 was all he could make, being nicely caught by Carriok. Basloy, 10, and G. lleaketh. not out, S.played care£ully,and t be innings closed for 72, including 23 extras. Epsom again went in. and, when time was called, four wickets had fallen tor 30 runs, of which Browning made 19, and F. Buckland, not out, 8. Epsom thus won a one-innings match by 10 runs. The fielding on both sides was indifferent, but the centre of attraction was the wicket-keeping1 Of \V. F. Buckland, which was very lino, and deserved the frequent plaudits of the on-lookers; his activity and by-play reminding one of the renowned'Pooley, although on Saturday no one was stumped,shewing that the benefits conferred by the visit oil the All England Eleven arc im measurable. It is to bo hoped that next year many a match will be played between these clubs, and so assist in saving the noble game from dying a lingering death. Subjoined arc the scores:— E P S O M. FIRST INNINGS SKCOND INNINGS. R. Browning, c and b Cheeseman .. ..32 bH. Jones ..19 A. Aitkcn, c Airey, b Cheeseman .. .. 2i runout .. ..2 P. Hcsketh, run out .. 0 H. R. George, b Cheese- c Scarborough b i man.. ' 0 Nolan .. 0 F. Buckland, 1 b w, b Nolan 2 not out .. .. 8 E. Hesketh, c Nolan, b Cheeseman .. .. 1 A. Carriok. b Cheeseman 1 A. Heather, not out .. (> b Nolan ~.. 3 R. Baird 8 Jas. Aitkcn, b Nolan .. 3 W, Rattray, b Cheese man 0 Extras .. .. 5 .. .. 7 Total .. •• 82 .. .. 30 REMUERA.—First innings. T. Whewell, b Aitken 2 J. Nolan, b Aitken 13 W; F. Buckland, cCarrick, b Browning .. 7 W. Cheeseman, b Aitken i. H. Jones, b Aitken 0 It. Scarborough, run out 4 It. Basicy, run out 10 S Jackson, eE. Hesketh, b Browning .. 0 C. Hesketh, not out 8 W. Airey, b Browning 1 F. Yonge, b Aitken 0 Extras 23 Total 72

WRECK OF THE CITY OF FOOCHOW.

THE DANGERS OF BASS' STRAITS.

The following is from the " Launceaton Exam iner":-—"The ketch Julia arrived on Sunday afternoon from Fiindera Island, with Captain James Tait and 23 of the crew of Hie British ship City of Ifoochow, which was wrecked o;i the 17th March. The City of Foochow, an iron vessel, 1031 tons register, came out to Sydney from London with a cargo of general merchandise. She took in there 1100 tons coal for Calcutta, and left on the 17th ultimo. At 2 a.m. on the 17th ultimo she ran softly ashore on a sandy beach, ciuicksaod, on the N.E. shore of Fiindera stand, and Captain Tait at once used all means in his power by laying out kelges and a stream anchor to warp her off; but failed. The wind then changed round, and came fresh eastward, rolling in a heavy surf, and as it increased, the vessel began lirst to bump, and then to settle down in the quicksand. The captain began sending ashore sails, rigging, stores, etc. He did not leave the vessel till half past 9 a.m. on the 18th, and the vessel was then thumping heavily, and bedding down in the sand. The chief officer, sailmaker, and steward were left at the wreck to look after the stores, etc., which had been saved. This is the second line vessel lost at the eastern side of the Straits within a few months, and it seems highly pro bable that the cause of her loss was precisely the same as led to the wreck of the Cambridge shire on Night Island, namely, a strong set of current not laid down in any of the usual charts or directories. The Cambridgeshire- was many miles out of her coarse, and the CUy of Foochow was thirty-seven miles out of "her position, as estimated by the captain."

DE MURSKA'S INDISPOSITION.

THE " Chronicle " gives the following version : — " Madame lima de Alurska'sindisposition, which has lately prevented her appearance in opera at the Baldwin Academy of Music, is rendered the mure deplorable when the circumstance is ex plained that the unavoidable disappointment of her numerous admirers is in no manner attribu table to the prima donna's neglect of sanitary precautions or careless exposure to the night fogs now prevalent. As far as anxious inquiries have ascertained, the indisposition of the song stress grew out of an inadvertence in the accep tance of a bouquet. The floral tribute was tendered by Hcrr Muller. the baritone of the Opera Company, and tbe putative husband of Madame Fabbri. lima, received tho Qifcriiig j most graciously, in the spirit in which it was bestowed, and was absorbed with the delicate fragrance ami exquisite structure of the sweet poeu-d, when her right eye suddenly experienced a prieumtic effect tE&t changed the arrangement^ of tiio bouquet to a steilar formation, and the I prisua doßft* caugbt a, inomeouvry jmytpw* of I more stav-i than q.ro composed ij> {Ji<i wh^lo i QhjMs e| m Wss hwhjaih <Mw*Mfe4 fw&,

instant, Madame Fabbri turned on her heel and returned into the flies, exclaiming, in vociferous German, something not written in the opera libretto, to the effect that that was tho sort of a hair-pin she was. Do Morska did not reply in the same tongue, and the purport of her remark was not noted. The indisposition occurred during rehearsal."

GEORGIA MINSTRELS.

Tiiestc widely-renowned, and long-expected minstrels will commence their serie3 of remarkable entert&inmants this evening in the Theatre Royal. Tho Georgia Minstrels are different from those that have gone before, inasmuch as they are from "down South." and true children of nature. They arc termed the "'Great American Slave Troupe," but since they have been privileged to breathe the air of liberty, they hare been trained in the arts of singing and dancing, and their unique and life-like performances are acted memories of' the long ago. The minstrels num ber twenty or more, with four endmon, forming together a darkie circle of yaried talent, hitherto unsurpassed in the colonies. Tho bill of fare promises a great treat, including a grand draw ing-room concert, with Messrs. Crusoe and Mills as Bones, and Messrs Wilson and Brown as Tambon, and the remarkable exhibition of " Bones' Baby." The melodies are in every respect negro melodies, full illustrations of negro life as it was in days of slavery. The songs are said to embrace the serio-comic lively and tender in sentiment, and sufficiently varied for every taste. The second part includes the Ethiopian Carnival, by Messrs Mill, Keenan, Brown, and Morton : The " Squire fora day," is, we presume, a comicn-1 farce ; then there, arc two songs by Messrs Wilson and Crusoe, and a silver clog dance, concluding with a true picture of Southern life, entitled "Love in Georgia," in which will be shewn a plantation festival. Having glanced at the programme, we patiently a-wait the issue. The lino brass band of the Minstrels paraded Queen-Street and ether principal thoroughfares this morning, and played in excellent style a number of very line airs.

Tho South British loss on the cargo of the Isabella Ridley is £970, not £2000 as stated in the " Herald." Tho wreck has been sold for £101, and South British cargo for £12.

Amongst the names of candidates men tioned for the mayoralty of Parnell is that of Mr R. C. Dyer, who, if ho comes out, "will certainly stand a good chance of elec tion.

There was no share list at the Exchange to-day. Bolloway and Garlick thank the public for their very liberal patronage in the past, and beg to intimate they are in t\ 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 brocatcll cords, wide floorcloths, for rooms, 2s. lid. per yard ; for passages, from Is. lid. ; oilcloths for, stairs, &c., from 9d. ; felt carpets, from Is. Ih\. 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. Cranwcll, on the premises, whose long experience in 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 llolloAvay and Garlick's City Hall Aroarlfl. —fAnvT.!

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, APRIL 23, 1877.



BA li G A I N S —IX — FIOTS MILLIMTEaY. I ) 0 ( COSTUMES, MANTLES & JACKETS, DRESS GOODS, MANCHESTER GOODS, 1 HOSIERY, GLOVES, LINEN SETS, &c ; BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, _ CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &c. , o During the next three weeks we 3hall ofter tho übovc goods at Greatly Heduced Prices! dress anl> mantle making ON Tir,B PREMISES. )O( A, LIN A BURY & CO., 201 AND 20(5, QUEEN-STREET.



A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND J3L GRAMMAR SCHOOL, The Second Quarter will cornmaiice on Friday, the 27th instpnt, on which day the Treasurer will attend at 10 o'clock to receive the Fees. JOHN ANDERSON, 8.A., Pro. Headmaster. HOME FOR NEGLECTED AND DESTITUTE CHILDREN, Howe-street. The Annual Meeting of the Friends of the the abovenamed Institution will be held on , THURSDAY, the 26th April, 1877, at the Young Men's Christian Association Building, Welles ley-street. The Chair will be taken at half-past 7 o'clock p.m. by His Honor Mr. Justice Gillies. WM, C. KENSINGTON, Plon. Secretary. LODGE ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. The Regular Monthly Meeting of this Lodge will be held in the Lodare-rooni, Star Hotel, Albert-street, on MONDAY, the 23rd instant, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Gm PAYNE, Secretary. i^OLCONDA GOLD MINING COM \JT PANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders is hereby oen vened to be held at the Company's Office, Shortland-street, next Po«t-offi.ee, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 21th April, 1577, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of confirming a Special Resolution, passed at a meeting of Shareholders, held 2»th February, 1877. " That the Golconda Gold Mining Compaiiv (Limited) be wound-up voluntarily, and that Mr. Robeit Home, be appointed Liquidator." ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, 10th March, 1877. I A ITENTIO X ! —AUCKLAND fj|-£3L NATAL BRIGADE. *i Monthly InspecTion~TO-MORROW (Tues day) EVENING, 2Kb. testant. at 7.30 sharp. Uniform: White Frocks, arms and accoutre ments. For the Captain Commanding. HENRY SHAPMAX, Lieutenant. TKADE AND LABOUR COUNCIL OF AUCKLAND. Shoemakers of all branches,-" You are ear nestly requested to attend a jtfeeMnjr of the Trade, at Uio Foresters' Arms, Albert' Street, on ' TueeOay, April 24, at 8 o'clock, sbary, and enroll S vourseivos in & Trade Society, Menjbers Qf the | oHI Society \viH pl?*?:j ?wne ?arlj?.. m^ ! ' w«wkACn!>



OUARD OF EDUCATION. WANTED, immediately, a Teacher for the Helensvillo School; a Lady preferred. Infor mation at the office of the Board. Applications tObeßentt° JAMES S.-CLBNDON, Chairman Helensvillo School Committee. -BOARD OF EDUCATION WANTED, an Assistant Teacher for the Auckland West No. 2 School. Information at the Office of the Board. Apply on or before Sth May, to the under Slgned ' W. GORRIE. Chairman School Committee. ANTED, a good Housemaid. —Apply AVynyard House, Edci^ Crescent. WANTED, a .U'ood Man Cook.—Apply Provincial 1 lotel, Princes-street. ANTED, a Female General Servant. Apply at Occidental Hotel. AJXTED, an active Young Man to make himself useful in a shop.— T. and H. Cookc, 07, Queen-street. ANTED, a strong Boy to run errands. Apply at once to The Little Dustpan, Shortiaiul-strcet. "WT ANTED, in a Gentleman's Family, a V? Boy to wait at table and make himself useful.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a few good Canvassers ; none but good hands need apply to " W.5.," at this office, between 10 and 11 o'clock to-morrow morning. WANTED, an assistant bread and biscuit Baker and a Man to make Mufiins.—Apply to C. Burton, Charcoal Biscuit Manufacturer, Parncll. _ "WTANTED, immediately, for the coun f V try, a good General Servant; must be able to milk ; also some young Girls, and a 803-, for a gentleman's family.— X. Henry's Registry 1 Shortland-stroet. W~ ANTED, a situation as Housekeeper, by a competent person; good references. ]£. Henry's Keglstry, Shortland-strect. WANTED, to buy, immediately (cheap, for Cash), a Horse, with harness com plete, suitable for a trap.—Apply, stating terms, to S., Star office. . WANTED, a Youth, well up in accounts for tho cash desk.--.!. Cosgrave and Co r IH&TANTED, a General Servant able to V V 000k.—Apply to Mrs. Kendcrdine, Eden street. ■\TSTANTEDj a.respectable Girl about 1.1 V t or 10.—Apply to Mrs. (Jr. Bishop, New market. WANTED, Tenders for footpaths, &c, Newmarket-, Wednesday,5 p.m.—Apply F. G. Clayton, Chairman. a Man to Gnnljn, &c— TV Apply to Mr. Green. Bootmaker, Queen street. i \TSTANTED, Consignees for Malt on YV _ board brig Moa. WANTED, a good General .Servant; references required.—Apply to Mrs. Kumtnor, near top of Franklin Road. _ WAN TED, a General Servant.— Jtlivj Kaadnwii, (?,ue.en-street. WAN T E I), Machinists ; ulso, a Fitter.—Aberdeen Boot Factory. XTtTANTED, four Jirst-class 1 Jmper'a T* Assistants.- .1. .Smith, Quoen-atreet. WANTED, Middle-aged Woman (Thames), Female Servants (town), hotel female Servant (Waikato), wastes 15s, female [ioiisckeupor, able to milk (Waikato).— llannaford's Registry, Qnoen-street, opposite the Fire-bell. A/&T' ANl' X 1», a sin.Tit Youth as V* McsseiiKor.—Ap])ly Stah oflire. TTST-A-NT-ED, four Jb'irst-dass jjrapcis Vy Assistuntß.—l. Smith, Queen-street. XXTANTED to Let, in Parnell, a com- TT fortahly furnished Bedroom, suitable for a lady engaged at business during the daj". —For particulars apply to Mrs. Mickam, Grocer, Parnoll Rise. WANTED. Coopers. Wages, 10s per day. Plenty of work.—Apply sharij to 11. Carter, Steam Cooperage Works, Dickens strect, Xapier. WANTED, a good General Servant. —Apply to Mrs Choyce, Park Road, Graf ton Road. WAN TE D, Buyers for 599 Oil skhi Suits, hat and all complete. Where can we buy them ! Why at I. Levy's Monstur Clothing Mart, fprj^s^c^ WANTED, lust-class Tailoresses, and a good Trousers hand, at once.—Apply to J. Williams, Tailor, A rictoria or Hobson-strcets. WANTKD to Sell, cheap, a three-horse power Engine and Boiler, with shifting and other fittings, in good working order.— Apply Star ollice. WANTED X N TO WN, Waterman's Dining Rooms are the only Family Dining Rooms where you can p;et a Good Dinner for a Shilling, including all the delicacies of the season. Give a trial and see. Good Ueds A Night Bell for late visitors.—Note address Next Montague's Fancy Bazaar. ANTED Known, that the Auckland public can be supplied with the best Canterbury Bacon, at !M. and ]od. per lb, at Serjeant's Branch Excelsior Store, in the Mar ket. Choice Teas, 25., 2s. (id., and 3s. per ft.; good Rice, olbs. for Is.—Note the address, Karanga hape Road, Newton ; and at the Market. WANTED, a Purchaser for Dean Alford's New Testament for English readers, and several other Works.—Apply to J. Hopkins, Queen-street Junction, Auckland. ANTED~KNO\VN, that H. Serjeant, of Excelsior Stoi'e, Karangahape Road, has now Opened a BRANCH in the NEW MARKET, CJueeu-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 $ lb; Choice do, 2s Gd; Sergeant's Kxoelsior Mixture, Si, being a combination of rarest and ohoicest Teas imported; Good House hold Flour, 7ft»s for Is; Presei'ved Milk, best brand, 9d %(tin, 3s V- doz.; Good Bacon, 9d $ Iti; Good Cheene, from 4d iii; Sparkling White Sugar, 5d |9ih • Pure,Lime.iuico, sd-S bot.; Pearl Barley, Sid -v lb; Whiting, Id $ ft; Washing Soda, 7lbs for Is. Every other art-cle of the best quality at the lowest possible priceju ANTED, two more.,. Men and two Boys to go hawking1. Licence will be paid for. 'Those who have been used to it preferred.---W. H. Dampior, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert-street. W" ANTED 'KNOWN, W. H. Dampier, has the following Bargains :—Pearl Bar ley, 3d; Ground Rice, Id; none but the be-t CJieeso, 8d; Figs, 9d the box; Mustard, lOd, or 3d the r-lb.; Epsom Salts, (id per dozen; Large Bars Soap, (id; Good Black Tea, 2s; Superior Mixed do., 2s Od; an Engraved Brass Plate, suitable for a school, only 10a ; Barrel Taps, id each; Blacking, li a penny; Earrings, Id per pair : Children's Hair Nets. Gd ; Scissors, :Sd ; Nail Brushes, Gd; Superior No o Paper. 0 sheet s a penny, or 4d per quire ; Em relopea 25 for 3d ; Children's Crinolines, (id earih; Pinafores, Is3d; superior Men's Collars, 11 to 1(U, Od per dn^en ; fresh lot of Piano Music, Gd each; large bound Piano Books, 2s I3d; Pomade, 2d per pot; Toys, 2 a penny; Largo white-handled Knives and Forks, Dei per pair; large Iron Forks, for the cook, only Ijd ; Ladies' Manella Dresses, only "s Gd; 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, < orner of Aibert street. Very large Night Lights. Id each. 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. _ __ W" C'rDENNES has made Immense -9 Reductions in Sewing Machines: — Mermaid, hand lock-stitch, price £3 3s; with Treadle complete, P.o 10s; New aSelf-acting Treadle Machine, £6 15s; ditto ditto, with cover. ■£" : Singers Family, irom &7 Ts: Wheeler and Wilson's, from £(j l"-s; ditto ditto, with cover, £7.-*-G-reii.t Maclijn-:; Dopot. Queon-strcet. mo CONTE ACTORS.—Detail Quantities JL of t"'ic Kaipara Railway now ready.—w. J. Dalton, C.E., VX !r.sui__i"e BuiLiingg. »S**A QCHOONER 'AiARMION,' JS^^^V FXiOM LYTTELTON, ___J^_^|_i*^ Consignees n,ve requested to »^ss3SSSss^bi p__ ie ut J3iHs of LadiHH', aud pay Freight to NICCOL-. HBNDIii*, & CO., Atfcnts, Auckland, April 23rd, 187", I rpHE PANTHEON will be. reopened as ! X a Tailoring Establishment ov- Saturday I next., 2.5 th instant, in the premises lately ijccupio^ i by- Mr, H-. Fcndelew, and next lo M^n'.-»gUC-'5 I ¥mw §&9?>^h ffewi, im #m4§ ttM® &.W\



ri Tt y west election. Dr.j AVALLIS -will address theEleetors of City West as follows :— young Man's Christian Association Rooni3 on TUESDAY, 2ith April. Catholic Institute, Wellington-street, on FJUDAV, 27th April. Mechanics' Institute, on TUESDAY, Ist May. The hour of meeting in each place. 7.30 p.m. TDUIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, JL EDWAItDE-STREET. ANNUAL SOIREE, on MONDAY, the 23rd.- Tea on the table at 6.39 p.m. Tickets, Is. 6d. each. After tea a Public Meeting will be held, when addresses will be delivered by the Revs. Taylor, Watkin, Robertson, and Westbreoke. A collection after each service on behalf of Church funds. -_T_TELLESLEY - STREET BAPTIST V V C H U R C 11. The Recognition Service to the Rev. Allan W. Webb! will be held on TUESDAY next, the 21th instant. Tea will be provided at G. 30., after which addresses will be delivered by ministers and friends. Admission to Tea, Is Od. E" STHER COIiCORAN, or the owner of Lot 17, section -1. Town of Raglan, will hear of a Purchaser by applying to T. 13. Hill, Chemist, Victoria-street. X EFT in STAR. office, an Umbrella.— jLJ Owner can obtain same by giving descrip tion. General Government Offices, Auckland, 20th April, 1577. nnENDERS will 1)0 received at my ollicc J. until SATURDAY, the 28th instant, at noon, for Supply and Delivering Coal and Five wood to the different Departments of General Government in Auckland, agreeably to condi tions to be scon at my office, EDWARD L. GREEN, For General Government Agent. TO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received up to noon on Satur day, the 28th instant, for the Erection of a Building; in College Road. Plans, &c, at my fiflice, Qaecn-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. TW" O T 1 C E. In accordance with the Proclamation in " Gazette" 15, March 23,1870, the Annual Meet ing; of Justices of the Peace resident in Auckland District will be h«ld, «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. MIWORD. Chairman. "\ ;s' LI, I'»! tA f$ A ZON'S "Night Scltool, in JjrJL City West, Union-street, is attended by Girls as well as by Boys. Elementary (.'lass, Is per week. Hjl O B U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received until noon of the 30th instant for the erection of a Dwelling-house at Cambridge, Waikato. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. ALBURNIA GOLD MINING COM PANY (REGISTERED). The Annual General Meeting of the Share holders will be held, in the Large Room, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 30th April instant, at 2 p.m. Business: To receive the Director's Report nnd Balance-sheet, and Elect a Director in place of the one retiring. H. N. GARLAND, Manager. Auckland, April 20, 1877. U A '? E N T I O N !—AUCKLAND A J\- SCOTTISII VOLUNTEERS. Jl The Monlhly Inspection Parade will be held in the Drill-shed on TUESDAY, the 2ith instant, at 7.30 p.m. Election of Officers after Parade. JOHN MOWBRAY, Captain. W" AIWE it A (H Or SPRINGS) HOTEL. Tho Manager of this establishment begs to announce that on and after Ist May proximo, the Charges will bo Reduced to— Ist Class* £2 10s. per week, or Bs. per day. 2nd Class, £1 10s. ~ ss. ~ Wahvera, 21st April, 1877. MitS. BEASLEY, Milliner, Dressmaker and General Draper, Princes-street, next door to Collison, Confectioner. nn~o s p o it t s m c n. FOR SAL E, a First-class Liver-coloured POINTER DOG, well trained, and very steady; second season.—Apply to Hey wood Crispe, Stan lake, Mauku. rilO LET, one or two Rooms; unfur- JL nished; j?ood fire-place; near town.— Apply this oJtice. HPO LET, a Shop in Hobson-street, in _I_ good order, four rooms, adjoining Folcy's Grocery Store, corner of Hobson and victoria streets. Rent, 10s. IT*OH. SALE, on easy terms, a four- SO roomed Cottage in Yarborough-stroct, Fonsonby.—Apply to the Building and Invest raent Society, U3, Queen-street. 111 OR SALE (Lake Takapuna), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, and in grass, with six-roomed House, well flnished, and out-houses.--Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. rgIHE Person who took the Silver Jug JL will oblige by returning it to the Occidental Hotel. r§no LET. a large four-roomed Verandah J Cottage in the suburbs, good garden, well, tank, &c.; to a respectable and careful tenant rent will be low.—Apply at this onice. T3IO LET, four-roomed House iv Gundry JL street. Newton, quite new ; capital view; 10s. Gd. weekly.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a large 4-rooined Verandah Cottage in the suburbs, good garden, well, tank, &c. To a respectable and careful tenant rent will be lova—Apply at this office. TO LET, a 5-roomed Verandah Cottage, in Paget-strect, city side of Ponsonby; rent, lls. per week. Immediate possession can be given.—Apply to J. Hannah, on the premises. TO LET, to a respectable young Married Couple, a new and completely finished cottage, in South-street, Newton, Rent moderate. rilO LET, a 2-rqoined Cottage near Grey- JL street; rent, ss.—Apply to Mr, Rodgers, Grey-street, TO LET, 4 Houses in Cook-street. - Apply at the Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Symoncls-street, between 6 and 7 p.m. FOR SALE "OR CHARTER.—The line Brig ' Moa.'—For further particulars apply to the Captain, orjOombes & Daldy. LOST, List evening between Wellesley street Baptist Church and Ponsouby. a purse containing cash. The finder will be rewarded on returning the same to this office. LOST, a Black, Watered Sash, between the Catholic Church and CJueon-stroet. — The finder will oblige by leaving it at this oliice. LOST, from Kyber Pass Road, a Pony Mare; black, white star on forehead, and < white hind foot.—Anyone returning the same to Mr. Seccombe, Great Northern Brewery, will receive £1 reward. LOST, on Sunday, in the Domain, a Geneva Hunting Watch and Gold Chain. Finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at this office. m~HIEVES; THIEVES! THIEVES! Bring back the SILVER CUP marked Meriden Co. Manufacture, at once to tho Occi dental Hotel, and nothing will be aaid about it, otherwise there will baa Hundred Pound Reward for your Body on Tuesday. i«IA 4'\ f\ TO LEN Dou iJniidiug Jen/ JL *—/ \J> V.-» Society principles, or ou any terms to suit Borrowera. —C. Williamson, Estate Agent) Vulcan Lana, SllOltE. —A Cottage toXeT; JL i also, soveral Houses for Sale.—R. aad 11. Duder, lx-vonport. T OVAL OJiAN'UE INSTITUTION OF JJ NEW £KALA>a>. A Special Genera) Meeting of fcke Effective Members ■will bo held in tho Hall, KaranK&hape Road, on TUESDAY Evening, the 2Ath instant, at half-past 7 o'olock, Business! To consider tho appointment of & Trustee, and to aUer the present trust deed, By order of the JI.WIO-.JMS WJ.L_?aM MAOKUNE,



THEATRE ROYAL- R. J. DeLias, Manager. Roster of Company: Ciias. R. Hicks Manager. F. D. Wad k Business Manager. Ciias. A. Ckusoe Treasurer. TO-XIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! EVERY EVENING. aT 8, AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. INAUGURAL PERFORMANCE BY THE FAMOUS AND ONLY ORIGINAL a E 0 fi S-1A MINSTRELS ! The Great American Slave Troupe ! In a Programme teeming with African Delights ! THE NEW DRAWING-ROOM FIRST PART. The Big Black Folk ! CHAS. B. HICKS, The Famous Interlocutor ! 1 BILLY WILSON, in his Celebrated Song and Dance. "Martha Jano Baren." CHARLEY CRUSOE, the Inimitable Stump Orator, -will settle the question, " What Shall we do with Our Girls?" HO SEA EAS TON'S BANJO SOLO!!! Champion* Silver Clog Dance. Concluding with a GRAND PLANTATION FESTIVAL, by the Entire Company. XBT NO ADVANCE IN PRICES ! "m Seats may be secured without extra charge at Upton's. WH A U P ÜBLIC HAL L. THE ANNUAL SOIREE AND CONCERN In aid of the Funds of the Church of Englafid- Whan, will be held in the above Hall, on TUESDA V, APRIL 24, 1S 77. Tho Choir of St. Sepulchre's Church . have kindly consented to take part in the entertain ment. Addresses, &c, will be delivered at intervals by Clergymen and others. Tickets, 2s Cd each, to be had at the Whau Post-oflice and from members of the Committee. Tea on the table at 6 o'clock p.m. J. OWEN, Hon. Sac._ LOYAL ORANGE L O DUE", CITY OF AUCKLAND, No. 1. UNFURLING Jp|||y# NEW BANNER. |f\^^^^ fS\ BANQUET %\Swi'"-""" AUCKLAND HOTEL. THURSDAY, APRIL 2(5, 1877, Admission, by Ticket only, SS. By order of the W.M. ES T WE WT O N "EPIPHANY MISSION CHURCH. A CONCERT will be given on THURSDAY, 2Gth April, 1877, at 8 p.m., in aid of the Church Funds. Admission—One Shilling. PUB LI C HAL L, OTAHUHU. VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT on TUESDAY, 21th instant, in aid of the funds of the Holy Trinity Church. Doors on-jn at 7.30 p.m. Concert to commence at 8 o'clock. Dancing at 10 p.m. Ticket?, 2s. Gd. each^ IN B A N X R U P T C Y. In the matter of the " Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870, and of the Bankruptcy of Michael McHale, of the City of Auck land, in the Provincial District of Auck land, Greengrocer, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that Michael McHale, of the City of Auckland, in the Provincial Dis trict of Auckland, Greengrocer, has this day filed, in the Supreme Court of New Zealand, at Auckland, a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The Firsi Meeting of Creditors will be held at the Supreme- Court House, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 30th day of April instant, 1877, at noon. Dated, at Auckland, the 23rd day of April, 1877. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. G. T. Keetlsy, Solicitor for the said Debtor. WEDNESDAY, 12.30 p,m. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. PLEASURE BOAT DAISY, 21-7 feet long, well found in sails, oars, anchor, &c. Nearly a new boat. As she now lies near the Waterman's Steps. AT ARTHUR'S MART. TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD~BY AUCTION. /» TONS FLOUR, 30 SACKS BRAN, Vr 20 sacks Wheat, 25 sacks Oats lo kegs Good Butter, 8 casks Beef 30 casps Orangea, Apples, Pear?, &c. 20 Cheese, Potatoes. Onions 4 cases Bacon and Hams Tea, Sugar, Twine, Pickles Chocolate, Wood Buckets, Whiting Washboards, Wrapping Paper. R. A R T H U R. AUCTION SALE, ON THQUSDzVY, APRIL 2G } AT 11 O'CLOCK SHARP. G. W. BIN NEY HAS received instructions to Sell by public auction, at the Exchange Sale Mart, on Thursday, the 26th inst., at 11 o'clock sharp, The Schooner WILLIAM & JULIA, regis tered tonnage, 33.36. as she now lies at the Queen-street Wharf, together with all Gear, Sails, &c. She was built at JMahurangi, and is in good order. For further particulars, Inventory, &c, apply to the auctioneer. Terms at Sale. ~ ERIDAV, APJLttL 27. THE H A V M ARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday next, 27th instant, at 11 o'clock, i Powerful and Handsome Draught ColtSi 3 and 4 years old And, / : 1 Medium Draught, i years. Ex Hawea, from Wauganui, The above are Very Choice HoJ'sea. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESLTAY, APKIOt ' ; THE WAIUKU CATTLE SALE. AJ.TEEATIGN OF DxVY OF SALE, mHE WAIUKU CATTLE SALE will JL take place, in Mr Constable's Yards, on Tuesday next, April 31th, at Vi o'clock. Ox Sale, 150 head Store C&ttle. ALFRED BUCKLAND, FRIDAY, AYmJTWi "77 THE H a"~Y~M ARK ET, OOR BALE, at the Hayinai-ket, ox JU on Friday wx %, at U o'clook, About 70 tons GUANO, es Mall StewMr from Saa Francisco. I Terms Cash, or if aboro 30 tons appmer!, W> tefc*g Uttwert W 3 months, ™h



THURSDAY, APRIL 26. THE KEMUEKA YARDS. T7IOR SALE, at the Remuera Yards, on _lj Thursday next, at 12 o'clock, 150 hoad Well-fatted Cattle, fromVaikato 300 Fat Slieep and Lambs Dairy Cows, Store Cattle Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAY MARKET^ SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and 11IDES, every FRIDAY, At 1 o'clock. ALFRED BUCKLAND. &lONDAY, APRIL 30. CITY PROPERTY INVESTMENT. FREEHOLD ALLOTMENTS AND HOUSES. SHORTLAND AND CHANCERY STREETS. rriHE subscribers have received instruct- A ions to sell, by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, o"n Monday, 30th instant, at l o'clock, That Valuable FREEHOLD CITY; PRO PEIITV. situated in Shortland-street, and running throiijrh to Chancery-street, having frontages of JO feet to Shortland. street, and 42 i'eet to Chancery-street with a through depth of 150 feet, on which are erected four Shops, Dwelling houses, Sec. as now occupied by Messrs. Gamier, Meldrum, and others, at an annual rental of £130 stg. Will be sol 1 in one or more lots, to suitintend ing purchasers. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, APRIL 30. ALLOTMENTS EPSOM, KAPANGA, LAKE-TOWN, & GRAHAM-TOWN. Fok Uneesekvjed Sale. nnHE subscribers have received insirac- JL tions from John 1. Troup, Esq., A.C.G.. to sell by public auction, ?.t the ijj.nd Mart, Fort street, on Monday next, 30th inst., at 12 o'clock, The following FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, viz. :— EPSOM—Lots 1 and 2 of sub-division of Allot ment 15, Section 0, Suburbs of Auckland, 112 feet G inches frontage to a Government Road, by 120 feet to Cameron-street, being that clear and level piece of ground situate a short distance beyond tho pro perty of His Honor Judge Gillies, and adioining Mr Osborue's. KAPANGA, COROMANDEL—Lots 27, 28, and * 2'J, Section 2(5, 99 feet to Watts' Road. Lots 21 to 3:5, Section 10, !i:> feet to George street. Lots 3to 19, S&Jtion-10. 583fcct'to AVaLts' Road. Lota Zl) Lo 35, Section IS), 198 feet to Aliee-strCet. -... • LAKE-TOWN, NORTH SHORErr-LotS 51, 52, 58, and 69,132 ft.-et frontage,each to Francis and Sydney-streets. GRAHAM-TOWN, WANGAUEI — Allotment 125, 1 rood. Allotment 127, 1 rood. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. TUESDAY, APRIL 24. . TO MILL OWNERS,. MACHINISTS, AND OTHERS. M. JONES & CO. 13 AYE received instructions to sell by 3L auction, at the Central Kale Rooms, on Tuesday, 17th instant, at 12 o'clock, A Quantity of English-made MACHINERY (New), consisting of— 14 Iron Pullios, turned, from3ft 9in. to lft. 9in., 9in. belt 1 Spur Wheel, 2ft. 3in., nnd Pinion ■ 1 Circular Saw Shaft for Spur Wheel, 7 feet 2i inches Plummer Blocks for ditto Hanging Brackets and Brasses 1 Large Chain Block 20 lengths lft. Breaking-flown Saw Racking 1 Shaft for Down Saw, Frame 9ft. 3in., with three Pinnions filled 1 Morticing Hand Machine. TUESDAY, APRIL 24 FURNITURE, PRODUCE, POULTRY. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell at the Central Sale Rooms, Queen-street, at 11 o'clock aim., A Large Quantity of Household Furniture. Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Crockery, and Glassware. Also, groceries, produce, poultry, &c, &c, &c. . TUESDAY, APRIL 24, BOOKS!! ~B O O X g!S : IMPORTANT SALE OF FIVE CASES NEW BOOKS. JUST LANDED, THE subscribers have receiver! insirUO _tions to sell at their Rooms, Fort-si reet, on. Tuesday next, 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, FIVE CASES NEW BOOKS, comprising a peat variety of Standard Works, Novels f by the most popular authors, Classical and Scientific Publications. Illustrated Works, Illustrated Periodicals, Magft. zincs, &c, &c., all handsomely and well Catalogues in preparation. SAMUEL CO*CHRANE & SOft, ■•■■•■ - Auctioneers. B. TONKS. : Hi Ci dAßft TUESDAY, APRIL 24, SALE OF EARTHENWARE, KEROSENE LAMPS, SADDLEIIY, - HARDWARE, BRUSHWARE, FIREPROOF SAFE, NAILS, &c, ; &c, &c. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell on Tuesday, 24th instant, at • 11 o'clock, Earthenware, consisting of Cups and Saucero Jugs, Water Bottles, Soup 'I ureens, Umpn Lamp Glasses, Br-ushWare, N&ils, Galta* To Cloae Accounts. """"Thursday, AVmXTw'r~r~^'\: HANDSOME ENGLISH HOUSEHOT fi FURNITUR^ARNELL L - M. JONES & CO. "O'AVE received instructions fvr,m M* : his "pwipiaaisg™!" Caeffomer,. l>lMd and Cyvem CV.«ch iv Wreejft Damask, Dining Chftiis, Ktvkinif Gnoir, Hand* , some Half-Cannwt St-wi.njrMi'ckine (Singewfk Bagatelle Boarti. and B&lis, Q;j Vaiiitlttfi bj- Jff& , bank, 4 Chromoa. .CUrptt unA Wigs, Fe.ntft-r a_bA * Firs irons, Cutt&iusi &pO i.\iivz.. W-hHa and Gole Tea §sr\4ce, Gksgwiux;- f*«tlery, §Jq., Dpuble • Xr?>n Bodsteafl, HrM H'i'ptcr, Jiatirasscs, &e,.i 1 M&hpff^ny Wawli'obe., Witju Chest UrawereJ Mnrb/a/VVa«iiistand; auo Wai-e iPtnk and GoW>* „ l^Uot Glass and Table, Dsrpet Chairs, CurtMnl 8 ano Poles, Sto,, Hiill, Bf-droornj fyrwsinst* onm* m\ &h ■—^