"""T-mimMies which beset the New Zealand t he dime" 1" Ir Hurst, has a compound which recognised in England as being capable hft^w cxir^g that defect. Mr ith regard to the "vhich is springing up in the pro s'' .W of these excellent and highly useful dtt i«nte: we regard it as a healthy sign of e!S?Miitnral progress. W» have seen a sample "Potatoes grown by Mr Hurst at the North ZiZZ on land manured with the compound, h they are some of the finest ever produced in *!"nrovince, The manure.can be confidently ~™mmendedfor general use, and one trial is to Prove its wonderful efficacy.

PONSONBY ASSESSMENT COURT.

THE Asssessment Court for the hearing appeals for the district of Ponsonby and or Deawood, was held yesterday, in the Pon souby Hall, before R. C. Barstow, Esq. \bout 80 appeals Avere sent in, some of which could not be entertained, as it was necessary that the objectors should be present in person. There appeared to be an uncertainty as to where the Court was to beheld. Messrs J. A. Tole and T. T. Masefield, representing the District Board, .and Mr Stevenson, the vainer, were present. Mr Jenkins, late valuer, was in attendance. Jfr TJiorne represented thirty.five objectors who considered the valuation excessive. The merits of the eases) were entered into, and in thirty instances the appeals were ! allowed, the others being over-ruled. Mr ! Hamnicnd succeeded in getting All Saints' j School-room emancipated from taxation. ! The Court adjourned until Tuesday next at half-past ten o'clock, when it will be necessary for objectors to appeal in person, I or for ever after hold their peace. ! In one objection, that of Mr T. Jenkins. I some points of public interest were raised, j Ist. That Valuation List was not attested i by the value according to clause No. 6, I schedule No. 2. It appears that the list j w»s not signed by Mr btephenson until that J morning, and had consequently been dcliv- ■ ered to the Board and inspected by the ratepayers in an unfinished condition. The point was over-ruled by the Judge, on.the ground that the Act did not state when it was to be signed. 2nd. That Valuation J List had only been open for inspection by ! the ratepayers for eleven days instead of one month as provided by the law. This was also over-ruled. Mr Jenkins also ob jected to the notices as being null and void, as the signature to the noticas purported to j be his, whereas he had not signed the | notices, and was net the "clerk" as stated. ; His name had been used against his ex- ! pressed prohibition. Objection over-ruled. Mr Jenkins also pointed out that the mode of posting the notices was exceedingly unfair to the ratepayers, there being no delivery from the Ponsonby Post-office, and he believed large numbers of the notices were there lying at the post-office unclaimed. We learn also that there were many anomalies in the manner in which some of the objections "were treated,, and more particularly in the case of some of the school properties. At the outset an ob jection was raised to Mr Tole as the representative of the Board, but Mr Stevenson said he did not intend to raise any technical objections, and the difficulty was got over by Messrs Thorne and Mase field, who promised to make a minute in the book of the appointment of IMr Tole. Mr Thome's appearance on behalf of several clients was also objected to, Mr Barstow pointing out that the Act gave no power to solicitors to appear. Mr Errington appeared as assistant valuator. j

ARRIVAL OF H.M.S. SAPPHO.

The corvette Sappho, Captain Digby, arrived in harbour this morning from Samoa and Tonga. We have received the follow ing report of her passage :— Left Apia on the Bth inst., leaving H.I.M.S. Augusta in port there. Arrived at Tonga two or three days after, and left - there on the 15th. Called at Eoa for a few hours, and then left for Auckland. Had variable winds up to 1 o'clock on the morning of yesterday when a very heavy squall from W. to S., struck the ship, carrying away several of the sails, and throwing her almost on her beam ends. I^Had frequent squalls the rest of the day. under lee of Waiheke last night, and came up harbour this morning. The Sappho will receive her instructions as to her future movements, from the Com modore.

On the passage the Sappho instituted a seaixh for the La Ranee shoal, reported by a French transport of that name as existing 200 miles south of Tonga. At the place where the shoal is marked on the chart, the soundings gave no bettom at 200 fathoms. No sign of it could be discovered.

ITEMS OF NEWS. By tb,e arrival of the Sappho we gain the following items of news :— The Samoan chiefs who went to Fiji to ask for British protection for Samoa, had not returned when the Sappho left. The tidal wave was experienced very strongly at Vayanand Tonga. There were ten or twelve rises aud falls at Vavau on 11 th inst., the greatest rise being about 10 inches. The reef was left quite exposed at times, and as the water receded it left millions of fish behind it on the rocks. The effect was very extraordinary. The natives do not recollect anything like it, they put down the Sappho as the cause of it. At Tonga the wave lifted the stranded ketch Pearl right off the reef, and left her in deep water, saving a lot of trouble and expense. Matei, the Governor of Vavau, met with his death in an extraordinary manner early this month. He was amusing himself killing fish with dynamite, and happening to keep hold of a charge too long after lighting the fuse it exploded, blowing his hand and part of the arm away. A day or two afterwards lock-jaw set in and he died. The Sappho, after leaving Samoa, went through the Hapai and Tonga Groups, searching for the May Queen, but without success

The gunboat Renard made the passage from here to Apia, Samoa, in eleven days. She arrived on the 6th inst. The Sappho took the new British Consul for Samoa, Mr Liardet, round the Sainoan Group. The schooner Canterbiiry left Samoa for Savage Island on the 6th instant. She was very much knocked about by the hurricane, and cargo had to be sold to raise money -to refit her. Her intention in going to Savage Islands was reported to be to get a cargo of pigs. Mr Hill has left the vessel, and taken a passage to Sydney in the barque Jphan Cesar. The Sappho met the schooner Noirval at Lefuka in the Haapai .Group, on the 11th inst. She was about to sail for Vavau. All on board well.

The schooner Belle Brandon was at Samoa on the 15th April. She was from SiiwarroAv, and left for the same island about the 20th.

The Sappho spoke the French sloop-of war, Etirydice, bound to New Caledonia on the 15th off Eoa.

DAVENPORT BROTHERS, DAVIES, AND FAY.

The three-fold entertainment of these gentle men, consisting of the mysterious cabinet of the, Davenport Brothers, the ventriloquism of Mr Davies, and the dark seance of Mr Fay, was largely patronised last evening. The two gentlemen chosen on the part of the audience to examine the cabinet, and see that all was right, trad that nothing tangible, was concealed in secret drawers, were Mr Robert Graham and Mr Dacre, who, having performed the inquisi torial duty, avowed that they had searched and found nothing. The brothers then entered the cabinet, the doors were locked, and immediately the instruments began to play, and shortly after the brothers walked forth unbound and free. After a quarter of an hour had passed the cur tain rose, and Mr Davie3 stepped upon the stage with his colloquial companions, " Joe and Tom." The little bits of local humour gave great satis faction, especially the infant, Mary Jones', reference to Mrs Jenning's cows, which got into her grandpa's garden; and the allusion to the stir among' the bakers of Auckland. Mr Fay's wonderful dark seance followed with its unac countable aerial music. The matinee this after noon was largely attended by young persons. We notice that this entertainment will finally close to-night. •- •

It is stated that the British men-of-war Wolverine, Sappho, and Nymphe, are to rendezvous here in a few days for the purpose of having the annual Courts Martial.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. FAREWELL SERMON.—LAND SLIPS. The Rev. J. Hill preaches a farewell sermon before.the Thames Scottish Volun teers on Sunday. Several land-slips have occurred, between Owharoa and Mackaytown, this week. Tenders are called for a bridge over the Kauwaeranga River, at Parawai. MOANATAIRI CRUSHING. : The Moanatairi has 2003 ozs retorted gold. SHAREMARKET. Sales : Moanatairi, £12 10s to £12 £15s ; Kuranui Hill, 34s 6d ; Alburnia. 645; Piako, 10s.

Pfßuy^rs : Moanatairi, £12; Cure, 11s • iako, 9s 6d • Young New Zealand, 6s 9d ; Colonial Bank, 41s 6d. Sellers : Moanatairi, £12 15a; Caledo nian, £5 2s 6d ; Red Queeu, 4s 6d; Albur nia, 65s ; Young, Zealand, 7» 3d; Colonial Bank, 42s 6.

COROMANDEL, this day.

The Tokatea lodged 77 ozs. of gold to day.

LATEST MINING.

The Kapanga got good specimens yester day.

The Bright Smile has a good parcel of rich stone.

The cutter Annie has arrived.

O'Brien's Combination Troupe give per formances during the week. It is expected they will be largely patronised.

DUNEDIN, this day.

FATAL MINING ACCIDENT.

James Ropdath was killed in his claim at the Sandhills, Shotover, on Saturday, by stones falling on the back of his neck whilst in a stooping position, killing him instantaneously. _

A CHILD BURNED TO DEATH,

At Clinton, while her mother went to collect firewood, a little girl named Hall fell into the fire by overbalancing herself, and before her parents could rescue her she was burned from head to knees. She only lived a few hours.

Taranaki Struck By a Terrific Sea

GREAT DAMAGE ON DECK,

[PER PRESS AGENCY],

NELSON, this day.

The Taranaki arrived this morning. At seven last night, when oft" Cape Farewell, a tremendous sea struck her on the star beard side, carrying away the two boats on the port side and dashing one starboard boat against the engine-room sky-high. The whole of tne railing round the poop is torn away; the cabin skylight is stove in, and the wheel smashed to pieces. The cabin was flooded and the lights ex tinguished, but, fortunately, no one was hurt. She had a heavy list to port, owing to the coals shifting, and altogether she looked a complete wreck when coming into harbour. She will remain till to-morrovr, to repair damages.

BOROUGH COUNCIL OF PARNELL.

The Borough Council of Parnell met last evening at the late District Board office. Pre sent : His Worship the Mayor (Colonel Nation), and Councillors Mitford, Coleman, Dyer, Melton, Robinson, Bell, Cozens, and Brown.

Amongst a good deal of business that was transacted, the Council unanimously passed a number of resolutions to the following effect,

That the office in Manukau Road lately used by the District Board be the office of the Council till the 30th June.

That the office hours be from 9 to 10 a.m., and from 4 to 5 p.m. daily. That the ordinary meetings of the Council be held every Friday evening at 8 o'clock. That the Mayor and Councillors Bell and Coleman procure a common seal for the Cor poration, as required by the Act. That the Bank of New Zealand be appointed bankers for the Corporation.

That the Government be applied to for the Government subsidy. That Dr. J. H. Home, J. P., be appointed Returning Officer for the Borough. That Mr. J. B. Strange be appointed Town Clerk to 30th Jnne next without salary, and perform the offices he previously performed for the late District Board.

That the Town Clerk notify the Returning Officer of a vacancy in the Council.

That a Finance Committee be appointed consisting of the Mayor and Councillors Mit ford, Bell, Dyer, and Cozens. That a Streets Committee (having also jurisdiction over sanitary and lighting matters) be appointed, consisting of the Mayor and Councillors Melton, Brown, Cozens and Robinson.

That Councillors Dyer and Cozens inquire and report as to the advertising for the Council. That the Mayor and Councillors Mitford, Coleman, Dyer, and Cozens be appointed a special committee to consider and report as to Standing Orders, Bye-laws, Officers necessary to be appointed, and Reserves within the Borough. That the Colonial Secretary be applied to as to the Mayor's right to a seat in the Harbour and Domain Boards.

That the whole of the gas-lamps (except the one opposite Dr. Ellis' house) be lighted for three months from Ist June. Councillor Mitford was appointed Treasurer, and it was stated that Messrs. Rawlins and Croker had been returned as Auditors. It was also stated that the three gentlemen just named had consented to give services to the Borough gratuitously. There was also some other business transacted^ after which the Council a djourned. *

MR. WALKER'S LECTURE.

Mr. Morrison opened the proceedings by ascending the platform and Btating that the in tended chairman had not put in an appearance.. He requested that some gentleman in the audience would get up and sing something. Mr. Wilkes came forward and stated that the intended pianist also was absent, but he himself would start the hymn " Hold the Fort," which everybody could sing. . After getting through two verses all right, and down the first line of the tkird, •' See our glorious banner waving," he broke down, and a_ voice cried, " Never mind we've had enough of it." Mr. McLeod: That'll do; Bit down.

Mr. Wilkes retired. . . Mr. Morrison announced the subject, and Mr "Walker, closed his eyes, and after the usual invo cation, went on with, his' argument about the Devil and all his works. Amid great redun dancy of words he argued that to keep in the groove of the old orthodox teaching was fatal to gaining true knowledge. Going back to anti quity, he gave a Miltonian sketch of the realms above, and the hurling of Satan down to tha bottomless pit. After orittoising the accepted Bible traditions, and the orthodox Christian beliefs, he suggested that such led to the con clusion that if, a* stated, the All-Seeing God placed Ms children amid Satanic influences, too great for them to withstand he either could and would not prevent the evil consequences, or else he would, but could not; great emphases was laid upon the^faculty of reason, which was to fee considered an attribute of God, and to be held sacred as the Bible, or as Nature. He argued that if man with his "pusillanimous attributes could perceive in cengrous particles of truth, how much of infinite truthlayunrevealed to the finite mind. Speaking in definite terms of the Devil, he said that the popular idea was ' that there must be proportion, and form, there fore Satan was judged -to be of the,human form. Some people, however, thought him to be in the form of a Dragtn, others that he is a huge serpent, or a massive _ beast. Some pictured him to have horn 3 upon his head, and a caudal appendage fixed behind, giving him a terrible aspect. Common theory only acknowledged one devil, which was evidently a mistake, as Mary Magdalen had seen seven, while a legion of them got into a herd of swine. He alluded to the readiness of the human mind to give a defined and familiar form to the Spirit of evil, but said it had no existence but such as it had in the imagination. Reason suggested nothing could; exist except with the permission of the Omnipdtent. It was thus believed that God had brought into existence a source of misery and trouble to his children. The Devil s works wero a Subject of much vague conjecture, Some ascribed to his control angels and spiritual powers, producing much mischief under the form of Spiritualism, in seances, by which the Devil spoke so as to delude man from the faith of his forefathers. The medium proceeded to pass a high eulogium on the work and destiny of spiritualism, which pointed to God through all that existed, aad

would lead man on to purity and perf eotion. jJifr Walker save an anecdote of the devil preacking, to the delight of a congregation, who were fasci nated by his sweet words, until, with horror, they beheld his tail Bticking out behind, and saw I that, in spite of his self-denunciation, it was his batamc majesty. Spiritualism was as the voice •f "God speaking through mankind. The Almighty living in his subjects; His home the temple of the sonl; His kome humanity itself. At the close of the discourse, which was deli vered with great ability, Mr McLeod proposed a vote of thanks be accorded to Mr Walker on acclamation, which was girea. Mr Morrison in conclusion said: My friend Mr Walker is leaving the place (voice—Good job too). I have been to all the lectures, but am not yet turned spiritual ist (voice—Not on). I hope the lecturer will come back again, for though there has been misunderstanding with the Press, the public have treated him well (voice—l should think so). Mr Walker did not respond, and the meeting brok« up.

HOWARTH'S GRAND HIBERNICA.

Ireland, more than any other country, seems to be capable ef furnishing subiect and illustra tion matter for the amufement of the world, and in the course of next week this splendid pano rama, which, though of a similar character, is in no way connected with Baker's Hibernicon, will make its appearance in the Theatre Royal. Ihe coming entertainment not only embraces Irish scenery and songr, with Ireland's lakes and mountains, ruins, churches, and spots of poetic and legendary interest, but a splendid series of sketches of French and American views, inter spersed with songs, and a new Irish comedy entitled, "Kitty O'Connor," and the laughable representative farce of "Barney's Courtship." The artists who will take leading parts in this popular entertainment are, Mrs O'Neill, Miss Poineer, and Messrs Cohan, Howard, Nicholson, Hydes, Lenstin, Howarth, and Sullivan. Th« scenery, with the poetry and history of the past, will be described by Mr George Whelan.

CABLEGRAMS.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

This Day.

Disastrous Floods in Rou mania.

EMPEROR ALEXANDER VILITS HEAD-QUARTERS.

ATTACK ON DANUBE IMMINENT,

WARLIKE PREPARATIONS IN SERVIA.

Turkish Ironclads Bom barding Caucasian Ports.

LONDON, May 24.

Disastrous floods have occurred in Roti mania, carrying away the bridges, railways, and other works.

The Turkish iron-clads are bombarding the Caucassian towns on the coast of the Black Sea. ... . . . ...

The Emperor Alexander proceeds to the Ployesti, the head quarters. On his arrival it is expected that active operations on the Danube will commence.

[gjWarlilce preparations are going on in Servia, notwithstanding the dissuasion of

Russia.

The intervention of Austria will probably be- provoked should Servia move.

NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED PRODUCE TELEGRAM.

LONDON, 23rd May, 1877. Wool.—There is moderate competition on French account. The home trade are purchasing sparingly, up to date 29,000 bales have been sold.

Tallow.—Market quiet. There is no speculative demand ; mean 21s 6d. Wheat.—Market quiet. Adelaide is worth 69s 4961b5, New Zealand, 665. Leather.—Market easier. Best sides lljd per lb.

We publish in another page sketch maps of the seat of war in Exirope and Asia, which are not presented as accurate maps, but will enable our readers to form a toler ably correct idea of the relative positions of the main points of the operations. The maps are accompanied with a description of the progress of the war up to the latest advices.

Islesman was third in the Steeplechase yesterday, and not Buckstone as stated in this morning's " Herald." We make the correction in response to several inquiries on the subject.



EDEN TERRACE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. In compliance with a requisition signed by 2G ratepayers of the above district, I hereby call a public meeting of the ratepayers of the above district, to be held in the Eden Vine Hotel, on TUESDAY EVENING, the 29th instant, at 7.30 p.m., to consider the propriety of the Local Board striking a Ninepenny Rate on the annual value. W. J. SUITER, ■ Chairman. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, FRANKLIN ROAD. REV. B. J. WESTBROOKE Will deliver his popular LECTURE ON "DREAMS," In the Schoolroom, on THURSDAY EVENING NEXT,. 31fit May, in aid of the Trust Fund. Chair to be taken at 7.30 p.m. by the Rev. R. F. Macniccol. Tickets, One Shilling, may be had of members of the Church, t - REV. ALLAN W. WEBB'S Lecture on "Spiritism "Weighed in the Balance," is now published, and may be had of all the Booksellers. Price: Threepence.: : UNITED METH ODIS T FREE CHURCH, junction of Pitt anS Vincent streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11; Evening, at 6.30. . • XT NIT ED METHOBIST FREE U CHURCH, Tempeamce Hall, Albert street.—Divine Service Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11; Evening, at 6^30 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, KJ Beresford-street.—Sunday Services, 27th May.—Morning, at 11, a Children's- Sermon will be preached by Rev. J. Robertson,. M.A. Even ing, at 6.30, Rev. T. F. Forsyth, from Sydney, will preach.. . QT. SEPULCHRE'S.—AnnuaI Collect- O ions in aid of Sunday-school to-morrow (Trinity Sunday).: Paeacher, at 11 a.m., and also at Children's Service at 3.45 p.m., Rev. E. C. Stuart. LORNE- STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., Sunday. May 27.—Morning: " Waiting for the Son of Man from Heaven: the World's- Hope." Evening: " The Serpent Tempting Eve,, or the Beginning of Human Sin, simply ex plained." ■ PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Edwardes-street. — Sabbath Services-:— Morning, at 11.Rev. B. J. Westbrooke. Subject: " The Soul's Anchor and Anchorage." Evening, at 6.30, by Rev. W. Tinsley. Subject: First of series on The Holy War. " Recruitting. for Jesus.". PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services :— 1 The Rev. W. Tinaley will preach in the morn ing, and the Rev. B. J. Westbrooke in t&e even ing. __ "XfEWTON KlßK.—Divine Service at J3I the usual hours to-morrow. Subjects:— Moraißg: "Christ Raising the Dead." Even ing: "Toleration ia connection with Religion.' ESLEYAN CHURCH, Pstt-stkeet. .SUNDAY SERVICES, May2o.—The Rev. T. Buddie will preach in tbe morning, at 11; and the Rev. W. J. Williams in the evening, at 6.30. - WESLEY AN CHURCH, Union-street. The Sabbath Services-will be conducted as usual, in the Morning, at 11 o'clock, by Mr. Dean; Evening, at 6.30, by Mr. Burton. WESLEY AN CHURCH, Ponsonby.— The usual Sabbath Services will be held to-morrow.—Morning, at 11, Rev. W. Kirk; Evening, at 6.30, ReT. H. Lawry. ■ mHEATRE ROYAL.—Sundayi Evening A Services, 27th May, 1877* Doors open at 7.30; Service, to begin at 8, e&s C.19.5.c, at 9 p.m. All are invite*,; Seats free 4



"t'j \\T ANTED, an active' Girl to assist in I ▼ ¥ housework.—Broughton Hasl, ParneU / Rise. _ ■ \\T ANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply to T T Publisher. Stah Office. ' WANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply to M. Murchie, Tailor, Shortland-street. W ANTED, a good -General Servant.— Apply Star Office. TXT AN TED, a Scullery Maid (an excel- T T lent| place), likewise Female House keeper, several excellent Servants, male and female, married and single, want places.—Han naford's Registry. W "AN TED, a good General Servant; one Accustomed to children preferred. —Fox address apply this office. WANTED, a stout Lad used to horses —Apply to Mr White, Mears' Stables. WANTED, a Situation as Engine- Driver by the advertiser; ten years' experience; srood references.—Apply by letter to " Engine Driver," Star Office. W "ANTED, a good general Servant > references reqnired; also a boy from 12 to U years of age, to make himself generally useful.—Apply to Mrs F, L. Prime, Anglesea street. __ WANTED, a respectable General Ser- Bvant; iefer*nces required.—Apply to Mrs West, AlmajStore, Alma Place, Freeman's Bay; , W ANTED, in a small family, a House maid »r general Servant.—Apply at Henry's Registry, Shortland-atreet. WANTED OCCUPATION.—£I,OOO weuld be paid in about six months with a youth, then of age; well-educated and ef business habits, in case of permanent and safe advantages being offered, in either town or country.—Address A.8., -Box. 148, Post-office,. Auckland. WANTED, a good Housemaid, who can ateo assist in looking after two children—Apply any day next week, before 12 o'clock, to Mrs. D. B. Cruickshank, Rexnnera. ANTED to PURCHASE, six or seven-roomed House, within five walk of Vulcan Lane. —C. Williamson, Land Agent, &c. TXTANTED to , SELL, a good 5-stop T T Harmonium.—Apply to C, Star office. W "ANTED, a respectable Active Girl ; references reqnired.—j. Levy, 210, Queen-street. , ~,. WANTED, a Working Partner to learn or work in a Market Garden; small capital: 50,000 Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brocoli, *c, almost fit for the market, all fresh and growing. Como and see them grow.—Wm Plamsridge, Onehunga. TJtTANTED KNOWN.—We have opened IT up 500 Waterproof Coats, which we shall sell at 103. 6d., worth 18s. 6d.—Samuel Coombes & Co., City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen atreet, Auckland. .'*■■' WANTED Known, that the Best Teas in Auckland are procurable at Serjeant's Store. Karangahape Road, Newton, and at the new Market, Queen-street. Prices, 25., 2s. 6d.,. and 3s. per Ib. How ia this? Becauso he has had 2f years' experience in.the London markets, and consequently knows how to blend the various flavours toother so as to make a really good and enioyable cup of tea. American Brooms, Is 6d each. Coleman'a .F. Mustard, lOdpertin. '* "I f\ CASES Persian Dates just JLV-J arrived.—Kummer and C 0.,. Fbrt street> _^^ ANTED, for an Hotel in the country, a respectable Woman as Oook, and to assist in the house work; to a suitable person good wages will be given :• references required. Apply personally to Mrs. Rose, Ponsonby Club Hotel, Ponsonby. W "ANTED, tenders for building a two-storey House containing seven rooms and bath-room. Applications to be sent to Box 16, Poat-offlce, before 31st May. W "ANTED, a grown Boy, must be able to milk a Cow, look after a Garden, and make himsolf otherwise useful about a prentloman's house.—-Apply Sutton and Co., Qneen-street. ? W "ANTED, Washing for a family or hotel.—Address A.8.C., office of this paper. j W "ANTED KNOWN.—S. F. Moulden 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 »Hd Grey-streete, and hopes to obtain a fair share of public support. WANTED Known/ Gents' handsome strong Imitation Morocco Travelling Bags, or Satchels, only is. each; a great bargain. —W. H. Dampior, Wyndham-street, corner «f Albert-street W~ Tnteb known, overcoats OVERCOATS. Why buy Slops, when you oan get a good Overcoat made to measure guaranteed to fit and wear well, from 30a. and upwards.—Only to be had for Cash at J. WILLIAMS', Vlctoria-Btreet. WANTED KNOWN, that Builders and other Timber Buyers can be sup plied at low rates, at the Waikawau Yards. Cußtom-house-Btreet. Special advantages until the end of this month. Posts, House Blocks, Shingles, &c—E. Carr. W "AN TED, Sportsmen to hire Boats of J. W. CaiT & Son, next Gaiworks. WANTED, Purchasers for aFashionable Lot of Hata (bought a job), prices, Is 6d to is 6d each. These Hats being all new fashion able goods, are worth nearly double theimarked price. Ostrich Feathers, from Is each; FlowerSj from 3d. a spray; Ladies' Underclothing, cheap; some very superior lines in Chemises : a superior line of Ladies White Cotton Hose; No. 2 Socks, 3d a pair, of good quality; Ladies' Plaits, 9d each, in all shades: Berlin Wools, in bright colours only; Best Silk Ribbon, from Id a yard; Paper Cuffs, 6d per dozen pairs; White, Grey, and Drab Fingering Wool, 4s per head; these Wools are nearly equal to Berlin ; Price's Violet Powder, 6d per packet, highly recommended; Puff Boxes, withPuft"3 complete, from Is ; Metal ditto, from Is 6d; Infants' Robes, extremely handsome, from 11s to 18s each. N.B.—Every article is of the Best Quality, and could not be procured better or as cheap in Queen-street.— Address: J. Green, Hosier, Haberdasher, &c., second door above Thompson s Grocer, Victoria street; ■VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. EL ~i" TKINS BHG& TO ANNOUNCE THAT HB *F H A S R E M O V E D ! 1 "S* 5 TO TH Pbemises Next Door Below his Old Shop. H. ATKINS Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their ve*y liberal patronage' from his first commencing business up to 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- . Bity,.the same principles of business will stil be adhered to t viz., keeping a good article, buying in the cheapest market, v and selling at the smallest profit possible. His New Shop shall always be known aa THK CHEAPB6T 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 OF DRAPERYWND CLOTHING Will always be found, and taa PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND 1 H. AT X T V S MICHAEL BREARLEY, FAMILY AND SHIPPING *, „ BUTCHER. .._ 6^ NOW S; ELLI NG :— Fore-quarters Mutton (best quality)... .2d. per ft. Himd-quarters ditto .'. 3d. per ft. Chop 3 4d. per Ib. Boiling Beef ; .2d. to Id.perfc. Roasting Beef 4d. to 6d. per 1b Prime Dairy-fed Pork 4d. to 6d. per Ib. Prime Pork for Bacon. M. BREARLEY, BUTCHER, Wakefield-street. mHAU PUBLIC LIBRARY. A Meeting will be held in the Whau Public Hall, on MONDAY next. 28th instant, at 7.30 p m., for the purpose of Electing a Committee of Management fop the current year. JOHN BOLLARD, Chairman Library Committee. T»T O~ T I ~~~C E. All persons found Trespassing with Dog or Gun on property at One Tree Hill, in occupation Qj ttw undersigned, wUI be Prosecuted.



Ifi THE , nTI J N 6 R T HER N ADVOCATE. -mo BE PUBLISHED JUNE 6th The only Loc-ix and Genuixe Advertisinc Medium for HOBSON, RODNEY, WHANGAREI, BA\ OF ISLANDS, HOKIAN6A, AND MONGONUI.COUNTIES. m~ Aggregate Population, 24,000. "®8 O~| £\ —FOR SALE, Building Allot dWJL"« menta, 89 x 150 f«et, for £10. Capital chance for working men.—S. "Vaile, Land Agent, SliOrtland-street, next the Post office^ FOR SALE {cheap), Saddle Hotel, Tokatea Range, Coromandel. House doing fair business. Owner leaving on account of bad health only. —Apply to the Proprietor on premises. . . FOR SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomcd Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Coclirane and Son. Land Agents. Fort-street. SYMONDS-STREET.— A line Allotment securely fenced, for Sale, on very advan tageous terms; boautiiul view.—c. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. FOR SALE (Lake ..Taknpuna), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, and in grass, with six-roomed House, well finished, and out-houses.—AppJy K. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. FOR SALE.—A six-roomed House, with six acres Land, at Rcmuera. with good view.—H. Partington, Stitchbury's Building?. FOR SALE?-Thc Windmill, Symonds- Btreet, with the Allotment on which it stand.—H. Partington. Stitchbury's Buildings. DkEVONPORT.— Two e.xcdlent~Eesil ". dences on the Beach, and two Cottages, TO.LET.—Oliver Mays. Post-office Store. DEVONPORT.-— £20 a-ycar, good House Lake Road, and Jialf-an-acre of volcanic garden land.—Oliver Slays. Fevonport. DEVONPORT "HALL, North' Shore, TO LET, lighted, 20s. per night. Seats 300.—Oliver Mays. TO LeT, two Rooms in Sheridan-street, off Wellington-street; rent. in. per week. —Enquire af Mrs. Porwin'3. 4*€>f\ *o £1000 LENT, on Building cV /w Vr Society principles or on any terms to.suitj3otrewers.-C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. TO LET, a House of 7 rooms on Albert street, and one of 4 rooms on Mill's Lane. Apply to J. M. Macdonald, Bank Buildings. TO LET, in Gnndry-street, off" Kara nga hape Road, Newton, a Large Four-roomed Verandah Cottago and Garden. 99 x 99 feet.— Apply to J. Morriaen, Asphalter, Newton Road. nnO LET, at Mouht Eden, a 7-roomed JL Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acr« choice volcanic land.- Rent, 245. per week;— Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. ■ ~ ' -■ TO LET, a Grocer's House and Shop, . top of Tlobson-street, coataining Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid o». —Apply toN. McCnTsky, top of Hobson-etreet. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, with office fittiirgs, flre-pr«of strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the law, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. TO LET, a House on the Alten Road, containing 12 rooms.—Apply Win. Aitkea, Land Agent. TO LET, a good four-roomed Cottage ; good well, garden, &c—James Reid, Eden Terrace. 0 LET, a Bakery; present trade 800 to 1000 loaves per week; nominal rental.— Apply Frater Bros., Kxchange Buildings. TO LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by P. Comisky, Esq., comprising Twelve Rooms and Offices complete, together with Ten Acres of Land, tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TO LET, a six-roomed House, corner of Franklin and Ponsonby Roads.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent. TO LET, an eleven-roomed House in Nelson-street.—Apply to F. A. White, 3hortland-street. O LET, 25 Acres of Land at Moming side with house, cowsheds, &c—Apply Star Office. £1 PJOO- 1VY ANTEI) t0 borrow -*-» *•* v v this sum, on first-class security, for a term. Principals only treated with. — Address "A," Box No. 19, Post-office, Auckland. NICE Front Room to Let, with fire place, suitable for two men, or a married couple without children, near the wharf.—En quire Star office. ARROTS and Mangold Wurtzel for sale, delivered or on the ground.—C. T. Wren, Mount Hobson, or next Bank of New Zealand, Queen-street. UFFINS and CRUMPETS Daily, at Chas. Burton's, Queen-st. and Parnell. FOUND, a gentleman's gold Ring. The owner may have it on paying expenses, by applying to Mr Joseph Scott, O'Neill-street, Ponsonby. FOUND, a Pipe.—Ovrner can obtain same by apply at this office.. OST, on 24th May, on Ellerslie Race course, a Ladies' Opera Glass, blue enam elled.. The finder will He rewarded by leaving it at this office. LOST, on Friday night, "in Queen-street, one Ladies' Boot. The finder wiil oblige by leaving it at the Star office. - LOST, a Promissory Note for £181 USa., dated 14th May, WjMgPayment stopped. The finder will be rewaiVKl upon leaving the same at this office. "I fkS. REWARD.—Lost, a Bay Pony, _I_" branded JL on shoulder.—Anyone re turning the same to Wm. Plumeridge, One hunga, will receive tha above reward. LOST, on Wednesday afternoon, a Gold Earring.—Anyone bringing tfee same to this office will receive 10s. reward. I7IURNISHED Apartments, Sitting and .JP Bed-Rooms,—Braughton Hall, Parnell Rise. % SKATING 1 SKATING.—A Skating Rink will shortly be opened. Further particulars in future advertisement. ~VT O T I C E. Certain sums being owing to me, for Liquor supplied, and such sums being generally known as debts of honour, not being recoverable at law, I hereby give notice that unless sue* sums be paid to me on or before the Ist day of June, 1877, I will publish the name, occupation, and address of, and sums owing.by each of the par ties so indebted; . L& '. THOS. G. KENNAN, Rising Sun Hotel, Newton. May 25,1877. • -. - , ONEY TO LEND.—A, large stim © Money to Lend, in sums pf £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Sbortland-Btreet. -; ■"-•■■- ■ . .i,_ MONEY TO LEND, oiTMwtgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. * / TV/rONEY to LEND in large or small Ixt sumaTat low rate of interest.—Apply to Sir. LATSHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free held security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. ' ' ' ONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and RußaelL Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. m h. ha l l & co. HAVE REMOVED FROM WYN DHAM - STREET TO THE STORES FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY MESSRS.' LOW & MOTION, HIGH-STREET AND VULCAN LAKE..



(Fhom the University Eye-Dhxics * OF BERLIN), « SPECIALIST FOR DISEASES OF THE EYJB ' BAR, THROAT, AND CHEST, can be Consulted from May 18th to June 15tl: at the "DEVONSHIRE HOUSE," late Captai: Casey's, Hobson-st., Auckland. 53. Hours, frem 10 a.m. to Ip.m. AUCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). N O T I O E. r , The Fifth (Tenth Half-yearly) Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in the above Company will be held in the Large Room of Mr. Tothill'a Offices, Shortland-street, Auckland, on MON- I DAY, the 2Sth instant, at 3 p.m. Business:—To receive the Report and Balance Sheet for the Half-year, ending the 30th April uIL, to elect three Directors in place of those ■ retiring, and who are eligible for re-election, and ■ to elect an Auditor for the ensuing year. A notice by a Shareholder has been given to wind-up. WILLIAM LODDER, Manager. Auckland, 18th May, 1877. ~\ UCKL AN D INSTITUTE. The First Meeting for the present Session will be held in the Museum Building3on MONDAY, the 28th instant, at 7.30 p.m. T. F. CHEESEMAN, Secretary. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. I N O~T~I~C E. The Fifth Annual General Meeting of the Auckland Permanent Co-operative Building and Investment Society, for the purpose of receiving the Annual Report and electing a1 Committee of Management for the- ensuing year, will be held at the Lome-street Hall, on. TUESDAY, sth June, at half-past seven in the evening. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. N.B.—Nominations of Candidates for office must be' made in writing, and lodged with the Secretary, on or before the 31st inst. 93, Queen-street. 17th May, 1877. ■ ' " ' ■pOBOUGH-OF PAENE LL. Notice is hereby given that the OFFICE of the Borough Council of Parnell is situated in the Manukau Road. Parnell, at the office for merly occupied by the late District Board. The OFFICE pOURS are from 9 to 10 a.m., and from ■* to 5 p-m. daily. The BANK OF NEW ZEALAND have been appointed Bankers to the Corporation. And th« Borough Council have duly appointed James Herbert Hobne,. Esq., J.P;,. to be Returning Officer for the Borough of Par nell, pursuant to "Theßegulation of Local Elec tions Act, 1876." Dated P&rnell, the 26th of May, 1877. J. B. STRANGE, . . ... TownClerki 7TIENDERS FOR DRAINAGE A WORKS IN GREY AND EDEN STREETS. Town Clerk's Office, May 23, 1877. The City Council -will receive,, until 2.30 of WEDNESDA Y T the 30th instant,. Separate Ten ders for the above. Specifications- at the office of the City Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender.. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. TENDERS FOR ERECTION OF WOOD PLATFORM IN UPPER QUEEN STREET. Town Clerk's Office, May 23,1877. The City Council will receive Tenders for the above work until 2.30 of WEDNESDAY, the 30th inst. Specifications at the office of the City Surveyor. The Council- do not bind themselves ■to accept any tender. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF TOWN OF ONEHUNGA. Notice is hereby given that a Court will be held at the Resident Magistrate's Court, One hunga, on MONDAY, the 28th day of May, 1877, at eleven otelock in the forenoon, to Revise the List of Electors for the Electoral District of Town of Onehunga. The business to: be transacted thereat will be the admission of New Claims to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the District, hearing objections, and striking oat the names of persons proved to be dead, and of persons whose qualifications (as stated in the list) shall be insufficient in law to -entitle them-I<* vote. H. CHAS. LAWLOR, Revising Officer. Supreme Court Buildings, Auokland, 24th Aprß, 1877. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Aot, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of Ephbaim Mills, of Albert-street, Auck land, Provincial District of Auckland, and Colony of New Zealand, Carpenter. Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the said Ephraim Mills to make application to this Honorable Court, on Wednesday,, the sixth day of June instant, at the hour of 11 o'clock in the forenoon, or as soon hereafter as the. said. Ephraim Mills can be heard in that behalf, that an Order of Immediate Discharge may be granted to him, under the provisions of the said Act. Dated, at Auckland, this 23rd day of May, 1877< EPHRAIM MILLS, Debtor in person. TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW A ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. -.IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors . . Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of James Wilson, of Queen-street and Grey-street, in the City of Auckland, and Provincial District of Auckland, and Colony of New Zealand, Grocer, a Debtor. " j This is to notify that James Wilson, of Queen street and Grey-street, in the City of Auckland, and Provincial District of Auckland, Grocer, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the first day of June, 1877, at the houi of eleven o'clock in the forenoon. Dated, at Auckland, this 26th day of May, 1877 H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. OANATAIRI GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). \ The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders I will be held in the large room of the New Zea land Insurance Company's Buildings, on THURSDAY, the 31stinst., at 12 noon.. Business:. To receive Report and Balance sheet, and Election of Director-and Auditors. F. A. WHITE, Manager.' Anckland, 17th May, 1877. ; " IQHOO TI N G SEASO N, 1877 E. PORTER & Co., 1 Licensed Dealers under " The Arms Act, I Beg to call the attention of Sportsmen to I their Stock of— DOUBLE and SINGLE-BARREL MUZZLE LOADING GUNS I Double and Single Breech-loading Guns I Curtis & Harvey's, and Hall's Sporting Powders I Eley's Central-fire Percussion Caps I Eley's Pin and Central-fire Cartridge Cases I Eley's Chemically prepared Gun Wads 1 Walker, Parker & Co.*s Patent Shot, in 10tt>. and 1 28R>. bags PATENT CHILLED SHOT. I Machine for Filling and Re^cappiflg Cartridges I Powder Flasks, Shot Poucheß I And every requisite for the Sportsman. j QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, I AUCKLAND, N.Z,



FURTHER REDUCTION IN THE PRIC jj OF BREAD. . Wanted the PuWic to know that I will sell m n Superior Quality Bread at 4id. for cash, at m, * Shop; sd. delivered. Also, Second Quality a •Id, at the Shop; 4;Vd. delivered. Hot Rollsan< Buns. Id. each, at 7 a.m. daily. Don't forget.- ROLLERSON (late McKeon), corner of Pitt am Vincent-streets. Terms strictly cash at tin Shop. MKS. BEASLEY, Milliner, Dressmakei and General Draper, Princes-street, nexi door to Colliaon. Confectioner.- PERSONAL.— If S J. 8., Mount Eden, ■will communicate with C.E.8.. Albert Hotel, Queen-street, she will hear of something to her advantage. TO THE THAMES. -«-SSffiy NOT ICE, The s.s. LALLA ROOKH will leave Queen street Wharf, at 3 p.m. on SUNDAY, instead of 12 to-night as advertised. J. EDWARDS. Auction Sales. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, MAY 31. THE EEMUEKA YARDS. FOR SALE, on Thursday next, May 31, at 1 o'clock. Dairy Cows and Store Cattle. At 2 o'clock, 50 Choice Steers, from Maetier's, Awita 70 Fat Cattle} from Waikato. 400 Fat Sheep Fat and Store Pigs. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY,. JUNE 1. THE HAY MARKET. WELL-SITUATED FARM, ON THE ROAD FROM NGARUAWAHIA TO HAMILTON. fJIOIB SALE, on Friday, June 1, at JP 12 o'clock. The FA>RM belonging to Mr. Morris, adjoin ing that of Mr. Harris, on the Hamilton Road. It contains- 350- acre 3, being sections 118a, 119, 120; 121-, 122,. 121,. and 126; Parish of Horetiu, Cojmty of Waikato. Improvements are:—6o acres fenced in five paddocks and cultivated; 5-roomed Dwelling-house, Dairy, Cattle Shed, Stockyard, Orchard. Labourer's Cottage of three rooms, and considerable plantation, together being a snug homestead, with a railway station on the property;. For terms, apply to the-Auctioneer. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THE HAYMARKET. CJALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and k? HIDES, every FRIDAY, At'l o'clock. ALFRED~BUCKLAND. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. MONDAY,. MAY 28. NEW FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGE AND ALLOTMENTS. NORFOLK-STREET, PONSONBY. THE subscribers have received instruc tions from the proprietor,, to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort street, on Mon day, 28th instant, at 12 o'clock,. That Comfortable Newly-erected Four-roomed Cottage,, situate in Norfolk-etreet, Fonson by, close to the property of W. Anderson, Esq,, with an allotment 33: feet frontage, in which is a well of never-failing water, ALSO; An Allotment 37 feet to Norfolk-street, adioin ing the above. ■ • Two Allotments fronting Lincoln-street. N,B. —A portien of the purchase money can remain on mortgage through- the Building Society. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ' MONDAY, MAY 28. LAKGE FREEHOLD ALLOTMENT, VINCENT-STREET. THE subscribers will sell by auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 28th instant, at 12 o'clock. That Valuable Freehold Allotment, situate in Vincent-street, adjoining the property of Mr. MeGinley, and having & frontage of 66 feet by a depth of about 300 feet. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. . . . . MONDAY, MAY 28. COTTAGES & ALLOTMENTS, DOCK STREET AND BEACH ROAD, FREEMAN'S BAY. (■ THE subscribers have received instruc tions to sell by public auction at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday next, 28th instant, at 12 o'clock. The following Properties, situated in Dock street, at foot of Victoria-street, viz:— Lot I.—The freehold of an Allotment Ufeet frontage to Dock-street, with four-roomed House thereon, now let at Bs. per week. Lot 2.—Large Allotment, part freehold ana part leasehold for fourteen years, with two two-storey Houses thereon, let at 83 and 7s. per week respectively. Lot 3.—Leasehold Interest for 14 years, in am Allotment 17 feet 3 inches frontage to Dock-street, with two-storey House there on, let at 8s per week. Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7, are four Allotments having frontages of 37 feet 6 inches each to Dock-street, and 38 feet each to the Beach ~"Road from Freeman's Bay to Albert-street. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. GRANT & MORTON. TUESDAY, MAY 29.! CITY MART. BY ORDER OF CONSIGNORS. EXTENSIVE SALE OF ■ _~, BLANKETS, '•",/"' MANCHESTER GOODS, ! GENERAL DRAPERY, WOOLLENS, MEN'S CLOTHING, WATERPROOF CLOTHING, ■&C.,. &C, &G. GRANT & MORTON HAVE been instructed by auction, a the City Mart, on Tuesday, the 29tl instant, at 11 o'clock, A Large Parcel of Blankets, Mancheste Goods, General Drapery. Woolleai Men's Clothing, Waterproof Clothing, &c &c Sea. i For Absolute Sale, to Close up Consignment: f __»—— \ i. Terms Liberal. - - ■ M. JONES & CCX | PRELIMINARY NOTICE. j M. JONES & CO. Have received instructioas to sell by auction, the Central Sale Rooms, at an early date, THE HULL, SAILS, RUNNIN< GEAR, RIGGING, ANCHORS, CHAIN | &c., Of the Barque ! 'FEKONI A'- As she now lies stranded at Kaipara Heads Full t>arsicnlars and date of sale given as 3(