means abundant and good. Making, how ever, every concession to Colonel Vincent, Aye feel convinced from the experience of the Prussians in 1870-71, that a single rail way AA Tould be taxed beyond its capabilities, Avere it required to transport fighting men as AveU as stores and sick. We agree with j\fr. Vincent in thinking that the direction of^te raibvay indicates the points of pas rf? and that, probably, the latter will be ' Xmpted at points opposite to Rustchuk, > irkestan, and Silistria. These fortresses °^7e, we are told by Mr. Vincent, in a very inefficient state, and Aveakly garrisoned, but it is probable that during the last f cay Aveeks these defects have been partially remedied. It must bo also borne in mind that in Turkish fortresses not ouly is there a nume rous Artillery Militia, but that every adult male may be viewed as a fighting man. The toAvns in question would, no doubt, be ulti mately taken, bnt the sieges of Turkish for tresses are generally costly and slow, and their resistance would not only delay an advance, but help to diminish the strength of the invaders. As to the subsequent ope rations, it is obvious that the passage of the Balkan could not be attempted till both Varna and Schumla had been either taken or blockaded. We shall, therefore, be astonished if the Russians find themselves in a position to cross the Balkan before the commencement of the second campaign. As to the passes, they are, some of them, traversed by indifferent roads, are easy to defend, and would undoubtedly be strongly fortified. But here, again, we believe that the Russians, if victorious in the open field, would eventually succeed in accomplishing a passage. We, however, ground our belief on the prolonged, if not eventually successful, resistance of the Turks, on the difficulties of supplying and finding trans port for even 100,000 men in the Balkan peninsula, and on the fact that the Turks possess, and are likely to retain, the mastery of the Black Sea. As long as they are superior in naval power, any chance of a coup de main against, or even a rapid advance to, Constantinople is, in our opinion, out of the question. After all, however, the chief reliance of the Sultan must be on his army, and, if that is badly handled, it is tolerably certain that Adrianople will once again be occupied by the legions of the Czar."

TELEGRAPHIC.

[From our own Correspondent.]

GRAHAMSTOW TN, this day.

! cept Morse at Greymouth, if hard up for left handed bowler. At Invercargill there is only Reade good at both bowling and batting. He thinks Cross and Anson the only ones at Wellington who shewed they were likely to hold their own on a good wicket. The best at Auckland are Robinson, Yates, and Buckland. The first can bat and bowl; the second is not a very stylish bat, but his resolution is likely at any time to pull him through ; the third is a fair bowler, but no bat. Dunedin has good bats in Dixon, Nicholls, Millington, Fulton, and Spring, the latter being the best. The wicket-keepers ho saw in the colony were Dixon,Millington, and EA rerest, also being good boAvlers. Ho has no doubt Ckristchurch must form the nucleus of any team, as there he found the best all round cricketera; Corfe, Leach, and Stevens being first-class bats, with plenty others, good boAvlers too, like Frith, Sweete, and Ashby, good fieldsmen, and the best long-stop in Alpe. He considers them the Club of the colony ; they only Avant a better Avicket to play on.

this day.

LATEST GOLD RETURNS.

Piako, 11 ozs 17 dwts ; ditto (Noonin's) tribute, 24 ozs 12 dwts ; (Gavin's) tribute, Moanatairi, 100 ozs 11 dAvts. Moanatairis here have been sold at £7 10 this morning. The Piako battery is at avoilc with full force.

The Waitekauri is still keeping up a good crushing, and Avill have about 1,600 ozs. at the end of the month.

The Queen of May arc still crushing well, and will be able to keep a larger force, Avhen available, at Bull's battery, going for some months continuously, and have a reserve on hand after declaring 4s dividend on double issue, and will pay 5s next month, although the price .of the shares only make the Avhole mine Avorth £6,000, a contrast to some non-dividend paying properties NATIVE MEETINGS.

The natives are holding a meeting at Shortland, discussing the Tapu at Totara Point, A\ rliich the County Council want removing, in order to make a road. MEETING AT OHINEMURI.

A large meeting of natives took place at No 2 redoubt, Ohiiiemuri, on Saturday, to discuss the position of affairs, Avith reference to the blockade of the Puki- Paeroa road, and other matters. The natives appear to be getting tired of the war with Ngatirahiri, and "on my arrival" (says the " Advertiser" correspondent) "I was informed that it had just been decided to send Te Hira, and Te Moananui up to Te Aroha to invit: the people of that place to come down to Ohiiiemuri, to have a talk over matters in dispute, with a vieAV to effect a reconciliation. The next question brought forward Avas the Pake Pairoa road which had been agieed to by Tukukino, and others last Thursday, upon request made by Mr C. F. Mitchell, and the natives, after a long korero, withdrew their consent. Te Hira asked that Mr Mackay should be sent for to settle the road question." LATEST STOCK QUOTATIONS. Sales of Moanatiri, £8 5s to £7 15s ; Red Queen, 3s 6d; Albumin, 255; Queen of May, 26s ; do., paid up, 13s Gd ; Piako, 18s 6d to 17s 6d ; Queen of Beauty, 21s. Sellers : Moanasairi, £7 15s ; Kuranui Hill, 355; Queen of May (double), 27s ; ditto, 13s j Piako, 18s ; City of London, 15s; Waitekauri, 19s Gd ; Young New Zealand, 7s 6'd.

Buyers : Moanatairi, £7 ; Albumin, 25s ; Queen ef May, paid up, 13s; City of Lon don, 13s.

CHEISTCKURCH, this day.

THE AUTUMN MEETING.

The Aveather is line, and the attendance moderately good. There Avas not much speculation. St Leger Stakes, 103 soys., Avith SAA'eep stakesof 10 soys each; Redwood's Puriri (Lyford), 1; Logan's Dead Heat (Waddle), 2. Danebury and Middleton Avere scraiched. Betting 6 to 1 oil Puriri, who made the running, and opposite the stand led by seven lengths, but goiug round the course Dead Heat gained a little, and in the straight run up to PuririJs quarters, but the latter came aAvay again, and Avon by three lengths Avith hands down. Deat Heat Avas hard ridden. Time, 3 rains. 38 J; sees The grert Autumn Handicap starts at quarter to three o'clock.

TAURANGA, this day. TWO HAYSTACKS DESTROYED BY

FIRE

Tavo haystacks, the property of Mr Chad wick* were burnt early last night. The estimated loss is £500, including pressing machinery alongside one stack, it is sus pected, that.the lire Avas caused by incendi arism. An inquest will be held to-day. THE INQUEST ON SERGT. MATHIAS. At the inquest on Sergeant Mathias, a Verdict of temporary insanity Avas returned.

DUNEDIN, nisday.

LICENSED VICTUALLERS.

The Licensed Victuallers urged upon Mr Reid the desirability of altering the IaAV so as to give protection to revenue officers, and asked for permission to keep open on Sundays, similar hours as in England. Mr Reid disavowed all sympathy with the latter, but considered that the Government should assist the trade in other directions, and promised he would initiate any desired legislation. It wan suggested there should he one chief revenue oliicer„for each island, to Avork in conjunction Avith the police. THE GOVEHNOR'S VISIT. The Governor's stay here aa till be four or five days.

SUNDAY TRADING QUESTION, j Mr Watt, R.M., held that private doors of public houses must be kept closed on Sundays, and imposed a nominal penalty. Notice of appeal is given.

[PRESS AGENCY.] WELLINGTON, this day.

SoutliMton's Opinion on 2Xqw Zealand Uric&sters-

_ Southerton, of the All England Eleven, in a letP^ j» a private friend at Marton, gives hSSSpinion of the best men to repre sent J^say Zealand at the intercolonial cricket contest. He says, at such places *s Taranaki, Nelson, and Groymonth, he i\Qt find anything to .ewWwndj e&-

NELSON, SALE OF A RUN.

Messrs Sharp and Pickering report the sale of the Highfield run, Arnuri, to Wharton and Hayter for £G3,000. The pro perty includes 22,794 acres of freehold, and 50,628 of leasehold, with 40,000 sheep.

WELLINGTON,

this day.

All the shares in the new Te Aro Theatre Company are taken up. Plans are prepared, and tenders Avill be invited forthwith. Arrived : Easby, from Sydney.

Arrival of the Hero.

LATER AUSTRALIAN NEWS

By the arrival of the Hero to-day, Aye are placed in possession of Sydney files to the 11 th inst. Most of tho news has been anticipated by telegram. MELBOURNE, April 10.

The revenue for the quarter ending March 31st, was £1,161,90S ; expenditure, £1,105,145. The revenue shows an increase of £46,383 over the corresponding quarter of last year, and an increase of £176,563 for the year ending March. The ship Linguist is released from quarantine. The German corvette Hertha, homcAvard bound, Avas spoken by the Portugese ship Alva.

A neAV automatic buoy, of American invention, for the prevention of shipwreck, Avas fixed in the South Channel on Saturday. tjgjThe Supreme Court granted a rule nisi for leaA^c to appeal to the Privy Council, in Langton a*. Syme. Liddy, publisher of a theatrical bill called the " Coquette," has been fined £5 and £2 2s costs, for having an unregistered press and types in his possession. Wheat is firmer at (is 3d to 6s 6d ; flour £13 17s 6d to £14 ; maize scarce at 3s Bd. There is good inquiry for Hennessy's case brandy, also a large demand for kerosene, prices' for which have an upward ten d ency.

ADELAIDE,

The combination betAvcen the banks has been broken through, and tho Union Bank intends reducing its rates for deposits. Next Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday, are the days fixed for the AU England Cricket Match.

Wheat has been sold at 6s 4£d, and has an upAvard tendency. The rainfall to the end of March Avas over seven inches, being the heaviest fall ever knoAvn.

LAUNCESTON

Sinionsen's Opera Company have been playing to overlloAving houses. Hundreds Avere turned away i ightly.

SUPREME COURT.—YESTERDAY (Concluded).

CIVIL SITTINGS,

(Before His Honor Mr. Justice Gillies.)

NICCOL A r. STEPHENSON.

The principal part of the cA-idcnce in flu's action appeared in our last issue. The suit was instituted to recover the sum of £301 10s which plaintiff, through his servant, William Lombard, had entrusted to defendant for safe keeping during the voyage of the schooner Loch Lee from Vavau to Auckland, in the month' of October last. _ __ Mr J. B. Russell and Mr Rees appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Hesketh for the defendant. William Niccol deposed to a conversation between himself, and Captain bombard, and Stephenson, the particulars of Avhich he com mitted to paper, and in which he stated that Captain Stephenson said he Avould give half the value for the chance of finding the whole of the amount. ~_.__, . This being the case for the plaintiff, a good deal of argument followed between the Court and the Counsel, as to Avhethcr there aviis really any question to be submitted to the jury. His Honor at length concluded that there might be evidence of gross negligence from two facts ; (11, the hatch was left ofF, and (2), the box was taken, and nono other of the valuables in the captain's cabin. The evidence for defence Avas then called. James Barclay Stephenson, late master of the Loch Lee, deposed that be never sold anything to Lombard at Vavau; that he declined to give him a draft on Owen and Graham, knoAVing him to be in poor circumstances. He allowed Lom bard to put the box in his room, but never un dertook charge of it. He was not aware of the contents of the box until they arrived at Hapai. He asked Lombard what he avv.s going to do with his box, as he himself was goin~ to take bis box ashore, in accordance with his usual custom. Lombard replied that his box Avould be as safe in the vessel as on shore, and left it there. It was subsequently found, on returning to the vessel, that Lombard's box had disap peared. Witness then went on to deny the al legations of Captain Lombard, and contradicted his evidence almost entirely. Alexander Lawrence gave evidence as to a, conversation respecting the box, and Counsel on both sides haA-ing addressed the jury, His Honor carefully summed up, and left the case to the decision of the jury. . At a quartcrpast six o'clock, tbe jury returned into Court with a verdict for defendant, as folloAvs:—1. That the box (of gold corns) vyas not delivered by the plaintiff, nor received by the defendant, to be brought to Auckland for •' i-eAvard or payment." 2. That the box of cold coins Avas" delivered to the defendant to bo re-delivered to tho plaintiff at his request. 3. That the defendant did not keep the said box ot gold coins negligently. 4. That the plaintiff was entitled to recover nothing.

CHICAGO MINSTRELS.

These favourite performers were welcomed last night by a numerous audience, Avho testi fied frequent approval by their hearty plaudits. The programme was quite new to the Auckiana public, and in point of merit was superior to those of previous evenings. The trip round the Avorld and tbe mental burlesque were immense, and acted sensibly upon those who were for tunately present. The Rival Othellos was ex tremely funny, as well as the comic specialities of the 'brothers Arlington. Mr. Hawkins was excellent as ever, and equally successful. Ihe whole Avas picturesque and pleasing, and will be repeated to-night at the usual hour.

OHINEMURI.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

Waitekauri.—ln the intermediate level, the reef still maintains its great size, and going south, towards the Homeward Bound Company, the show is very rich indeed. Going north, or towards the Queen, the reef has greatly im proved in quality, good golden.stone being to lirind ev-rv shift, but it all goes into the general crushing, the Manager not considering it advis able to lose time picking the stuff ov-er. In the low level going south, the reef on the hanging Availhas Veen fairly disclosed and is a fine uromising body of quartz, interspersed with fandsto c, the whole of good payable Quality. The mam reef has been driven into about 10 feet with no sign of being through yet. .The mfm-tz is of a long hard but most promising nature with fine gold shewing in the blue veins nature, Aviiu v i » h battery the cmsS^fexceedinl expectations, the yield of gold estimated to be worth over an ounce to the Ymrvo NEWZEALANn.-In driving on the reef. i Jw.ih =iVow of o-old has been disclosea. and fh^Khotders^ o^forvva-dto a big crushing Avhen the tram, v-»_v of theT Waitekauri Battery is ready to Sansnorttheir quartz. The stone at present bri>&? graced is ostimated to, be Avorth_from ?_?£*?__ ifrteeti ounces per ton, the show of gold SmSX to that'which yielded the

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R. M.) AT IT AGAIN.

WBfiam Shuter was charged with steal ing fow geese, the property of some persons unknown.

Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Mr Sub-Inspector Pardy said prisoner had not been out of gaol long, and last night was met by a policeman with the geese in his hands. He could not account for their possession. Remanded to Saturday, to enable the police to find the owner of the geese. YOUND TRUANTS. John Vavassour, James Moran, Frank Brown, three youngsters who had run away from the Training School, were brought before the Court. Mr. Pardy said he should ask for a remand till Saturday, in order to communi cate with Captain Breton. Remand granted. It Avas mentioned that Vavassour and Brown had previously been up on the same charge. DESEP.TERS. Edward Baker, Jas. Eastwood, and Thos. Chambers, throe mariners belonging to H.M.S. Sapphire, Avho had been remanded from yesterday on a charge of desertion, were brought up again to-day, as Sub- Inspector Pardy had received word from Captain Murray asking that the men might be placed on board the Reynard, to aAvait the arrival of the Sapphire. At the request of the Sub-Inspector the men were ordered to bo sent on board the Reynard.

EDUCATION RATE,

Judgment Avas given against a number of Grahamstown defaulters lor the above tax.

His Worship asked, Avhen the names were read out, what cases they Avere. Mr Cunningham : They are adjourned ones.

His Worship : Germans ! Are you sure. Mr Cunningham : Quite sure, Sir. His Worship : Extraordinary, very ; Howard, Cook, Owen, Fox, Bißing, these arc not German names.

Mr Cunningham : No they are English. His Worship : Well, you said they were Germans.

Mr Cunningham : I beg your Worship's pardon, I said they were adjourned ones. His Worship : Oh ! There has been a little misunderstanding (laughter). With this little episode the business of the morning closed.

THE MOANATAIRI.

A PARTY of mining authorities, including the managers of some of the principal mines at Coromandcl, yesterday chartered the s.s. Kina to take them to the Thames for the purpose of inspecting the Moanatairi mine. The steamer conveyed the party to their AAUshcd-for destination yesterday evening, and this morning at 8 o'clock was fixed upon ns the time for the visit. Telegrams have been received to-day stating that the visit did take place, and giving the general impression gathered from what aviis seen. It says the mine is looking first rate, and slioays gold freely in several places.

HARBOUR BOARD.

—Tins Day.

A meeting of the members of the Harbour Board was held this afternoon. Present: Messrs Daldy (Chairman), Niccol, Tole, Isaacs, Mays, Cosgravc, Kissling, Meyers, and McKenzic. in:AX ROCK. A letter was read from the Commissioner of Customs, as to Bean Rock Lighthouse, notifying that the GoA'crnmcut will not take OA-er to the Harbour Board, and where Harbour Boards exist, such boards should take them over. The Chairman moved that the letter be acknoAvledged, and a furtber report on the sub ject be forAvarded to the Government. EXTENSION OF TIME. Mr Philcox applied for an extension of time in respect lo his contract on tbe Avharf, as the time allowed'was not sufficient, and it aviis impossible for the work to be done in thirteen days. Sj-The matter was duly considered, when, on the motion of Mr Uosgravc, seconded by Mr Kiss ling, an extension of time was allowed. PLANS 1. OR DOCK. Captain Beadeii sent in some plans for the building of a practical graving dock. It was agreed that Captain Beaden's letter be acknowledged Avith thanks, and that the Board cannot at present entertain his proposition. NORTH SHORE allotments. Mr Fred. J. Somerlield asked to be rclicA'cd from the lease of his allotments at the North Shore, as they Avere rendered devoid of all com mercial value in consequence of the stowage of goods and the action of the Board therewith. Mr Somerlield had previuosly offered a certain sum to be relieved of the said property.

Mr Isaacs moved that the otter be accepted. Mr Kissling said he had seen A rosscls discharg ing cargo on that very allotment. It avos finally resolved "That Mr Somerfield's offer be accepted on payment of all arrears." reports. Reports of tho EndoAvmcnt and Finance Com mittees reports, and minutes Avere read and adopted. ________^__________

MDLLE. ATLANTIS SONGS AND READINGS.

MDLLK. Atlantis ballad and reading entertain ment last evening was successful, the Lome street Hall was nearly filled by a highly respect able audience, and the lady s readings and ballads were pleasing- The artiste went through the Avhole of the two hours' entertainment unassisted, and Avithout ten minutes breathing time. The programme of the evening comprised musical solos on the pianoforte, and some halt dozen choice selections, a number of readings, viz., " The Loss of the Arctic,' by Ward Bcecher, " The Golden Armlet," a story ot the days ot King Alfred! "The Four Henrys,' a .trench story; " The story of the Servant Girl, Avho mado free Avith the Cupboard, or anything else that came in her Avay," " The Rescue, a poem of second-rate merit, and a story ot a dwarf who paid a successful visit to the F,niperor of Russia. Some of this lady's ballads were well rendered, especially " Shells of the Ocean, the operatic ballad "I'll follow thee," which Avas loudly cheered and encored, "Coming through the Rye," from the pen of the Scotch poet, was a lively performance, and created much amuse ment by the'pleasant style of the singer. The last song •' Constantinople," Was grveii in a highly humourous manner, and had an fl-Tesisti ble effect upon the audience, who were convulsed with laughter. At the close of the concert Mdlle, Atlanti thanked her patrons, and received then- parting applause.

FAREWELL TO MAJOR GORDON.

A FULL gathering of the officers of the Volunteer Companies took place last even ing in the Drill-shed for the purpose of presenting an address and a purse of sovereigns to Major Gordon on his retire ment from command of the Volunteers, prior to his departure from the city. The gentleman present were : —Captain Isaacs (Nixon Light Horse); Captain Burns and Lieutenant Payne (Artillery), Captain Anderson, Lieutenant Kitchen, and Sub- Lieutenant Saunders (Engineers) ; Captain Morrow (No 3 Company), Captain Dignan, Lieutenant Clifton, and Sub-Lieutenant Connolly (Hobson Company) ; Captain Gordon and Lieutenant Hendry (Otahuhu Company), Lieutenant Skinner (Victoria Company), Captain Mowbray (Scottish). Apologies for unavoidable absence were received from Captain Derrom and Captain Leßoy. Captain Burns, of the Artillery, Avas called to the chair. The purse (which contained sixty guineas) was worked by Miss Teutenberg in the most superb manner, and the address was illuminated by Captain Morrow, and handsomely framed. Captain Burns rose to present the address and purse of sovereigns,in token of the high esteem in which Major. Gordon was held by the AAdiole of the Volunteers of Auckland. The only reason for dispensing with Major Gordon's services, as had been stated by Dr. Pollen, was the reduction in the Volunteer vote. The address Avas as folioaa\s :—"To Major W. Gordon, late Commanding Officer, Auckland District. —Dear sir,—We, the undersigned officers of the Volunteer force of this district, desire, on our oavii be half and on that of our respective companies, to convey to you the very deep sense of regret Avith AAdiich Aye have received the intimation of your removal, consequent on the reduction of the Volunteer force, from the command which you have so long held, and which Aye feel bound to say you main tained with tU« highest credit to yowj&eij;

and to the entire satisfaction of every individual member of the force, hy your thorough impartiality, c>m Irned with a spirit, of soldier -Ike and gentlemanlike bearing. The many years during which ive had the good fortune to be under your command have not passed Avithout leaving behind evident traces of a marked improvement in the various corps, both in point of efficiency and numbers, and which we may regard, to a very great ex tent, as the result of the untiring interest and zeal manifested by you upon all occa sions in our behalf. In saying farewell to you, which we do AA rith much regret, Aye ask your acceptance of the accompanying me mento as a slight token of the esteem in whichyou have been held amongst us, and we need hardly express to you the assurance of our best and kindest wishes in Avhatevoi sphere of duty you may be occupied in the future, and Aye do hope that that sphere will be one which Avill prove a just recompense to your undoubted ability as an officer whose career Avith us has closed un tarnished without the slightest degree of sel fishness, and whose only aim has been a truly conscientious discharge of duty." The address was signed by the whole of the officers. Major Gordon said he had been favoured by Captain Derrom with a sight of the address, which gave him the opportunity of preparing a reply. This reply Major Gordon read, and m it expressed his feel ings, and that the approbation of such men caused him to feel proud, and in the future it Avould recall very vory many happy memories of his intercourse Avith every one of them, no matter of what rank ; it would besides, be the most-highly prized of his bequests to his children after him. We regret that Aye have not space for Major Cordon's excellent reply in full, in conse quence of the demands upon our space.

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1877.



T>OARD OF EDUCATION. Wanted, a Certificated Teacher for tho Pukc rimu School, near Cambridge, Waikato; a married man preferred. District will guarantee to a suitable person £40 per annum in addition to Board salary. Dwelling-house in course of erection.—Apply to the undersigned not later than 30th April. JOSEPH GANE, Chairman Pukerimu School Committee. r|nO DRAPERS.—Wanted, a 11 rst-class __L Salesman.—Apply to Mrs. Butterworth, Queen-street. WANTED, a clean, active Girl, to look after children and make herself useful.—Mrs Syms, Grey-street. "TTSTANTED, a Man to assist in a V ▼ timber yard and keep accounts, &c, at Onehunga.—Apply by letter to J. Howden, Short land-street. WANTED, by a respectable young girl, a Situation as Nursemaid, or to assist-—E. Henry's Registry. Shurtland-slreet._ WANTED, a good General Servant; references required.—Apply Mrs. James Dickey, City Road. ("^ OVERNESS. — Wanted, an cHicient _W Governess. Good salary.—Mrs. Howden, Hobson-street. \\T ANTED, Man to cook and milk; V T female Nurse ; Female Housekeeper (to milk) ; middle-aged Woman to milk and bukc ; Female Servant for Gisborne.—Hanna-. ford's Registry, Queen-street. I_I_T ANTED, a Housemaid for the Albert % V Hotel. Queen-street. W "ANTED, a respectable Irish Girl as General Servant; must be able to milk. —Apply for two days, between 3 and 1 o'clock, to Mr Vcscy Stewart, Mechanic's Institute, High-street. WATEI), a useful Girl about 14.— Apply "Store," opposite York Hot-1, Newton. , WANTED, a good Housemaid ; refer ences required.—Greyhound Hotel. WANTED, six good Pickincii to pick up metal.—-T. Jones. Hobson-street. WANTED, by a respectable Girl, a VY Situation as Housemaid; no objection to an hotel. Good references. -Apply this oltice. WANTED, a Situation as General Clerk, or any other capacity; a good bookkeeper.—Address X., oflice of this paper. WANTED, a respectable little Girl to mind a baby.—Mrs. Gaskill, Arthur street, Ponsonby. "117"ANTED, by a respectable young V T person, a situation to proceed to Sydney or Melbourne with a lady, Avith or without children.—Apply at this ollice. WANTED, a General Servant. —Apply Mrs. Bishop, NoAvmarket. WANTED, a good General Servant.-- Mrs. Alfred Buckland, Newmarket. WANTED, a Boy to milk and make himself useful.—Apply Robertson Bros., Grocers, &c, Upper Symonds-strcct. WANTED, a General Servant ; must be a good Cook. References required. -Mrs. Schcrff, opposite Lloyd's Rope Works, Ponsonby. WANTED, first-class Tailoresses, and a good Trousers hand, at once.—Apply to J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria or Hobson-strcets. WANTED, a General Servant in a small family at Gisborne ; liberal wages — Apply to Mrs. AVilson, Victoria Hotel. WANTED, a respectable Girl as General Servant.—Apply 41, Grey-street, next Carpenters' Arms Hotel. WANTED, Tende-ts for Fitting up a Shop.—A pply at once to Mr. James Rae, PaAvnbrokcr. WANTED, a General Servant ; must be able to cook and wash.—Apply to Mrs. Whewell, Orakei Boad, Remuera. WANTED, Apprentices.—Apply Misses McLaughlin, Shortland-street. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Hollett, Butcher, Parnell. WANTED, all classes of the public to know that the Best Barber in Auckland has reduced his prices so as to meet the times. Hair Cutting, 6d; Shaving, 3d; Shampooing, 6d. Hair dyed black or brown ; Razors ground and set ;—at Professor G. H. Evans, American Hair , Cutting Rooms, Queen-street. WANTED, a good General Servant for the Thames; references required.— Apply to Mrs. B. Levy, Hobson-street. WANTED, a Gardener ; one that can attend to a horse and a coav, for Coro mandel.—Apply between 9 and 10, at Albert Hoteh WANTED, a Youth, accustomed to office work.—Apply by letter to Box 128, Post-office. WANTKD to Sell, cheap, a three-horse power Engine and Boiler, with shifting and other fittings, in good working order.— Apply Star office. WANTED, as Nurse, a young Avoman. accustomed to children. References re quired.—Apply to Mrs L. D. Nathan, Karanga nape Road. WANTED to Purchase, a Cottage of four or fiA re rooms, with large allotment. —Address, stating terms, to R R., Star office. WANTED, three Gentleman Boarders in a quiet and healthy locality.command ing fine Anew, and close to town.—Apply this office. WANTED, a first-slass Coach Trimmer. —Apply by telegram to Doneghue and Parr, Coachbuilders, Wellington. Wages, 12s. per day. W" ANTED KNOWN, that every des cription of Mercantile and Fancy Printing is executed at the EVENING Star Steam Printing Works. Latest NoA reltics in English and American Type-; Scripts equal to Lithography; Material for Posters and Illumi nated Bills obtainable in no other Printing Office in the Colonies. WANTED, an Assistant in a General Store Avho understands Drapery and Grocery; nlso, a smart, actiA'e Young Man, with a knowledge of the Business, to take Orders and deliver Goods in the country; references! required.—Apply, by letter, to 11., No. 7. Wyndham-street. WANTED, a good General Servant _ able to milk.—Apply So mer__eid&; Leek, drapers, etc.. Queen-street, WANTED, a strong Youth as Mossage Boy.—Apply Star Office. HOWE SEWING MA.CHUTE.~Two good one. For Sale, suitable for Boot work .-Apply tq T, P. Ju^ifcS. JS<*3tm,&l.off



FARM WANTED on lease, for eighteen months or two years, with purchasing clause; must be good land and within a drive of Auckland, or near a railway station, and must have good dwelling and out-buildings.—Address P.W.S., care of Mr. Sharland, Chemist, Short land-street. WANTED, an Apprentice to learn the Cabinet Making.—A. Clark, Pitt-street. WANTED, a General Servant, able.to cook.—Mrs. Kenderdine, Eden-street. WANTED, a good Housemaid ; refer ences required.—Apply at the Greyhound Hotel, Queen-street. ANTED to Purchase, Turning Lathe, and Flatting Mills.—Apply Mr. L. Labonde, Working Optician, Victoria-street. WANTED, a Married Couple ; man to drive, milk, and garden; woman as general servant. —Apply to Mrs. Churton, St. Georges' Day, Parnell, between the hours of 10 , and 2. WANTED, a Capmaker.—Apply J. V. Saunders, Tailor, Queen-street. WANTED, an Apprentice to the Dress making.—Mrs J _Bright ! J___mera. WANTED, a respectable young woman as Laundress, and to assist with house work.—Mrs. Davidson, Star Hotel, Albert-street. ANTED Known, Thos. J. Harbutt, Brush Manufacturer, Shortland-strect, expects to remove into his New Factory, Coburg street, in a fortnight. The remaining Stock, therefore, of Earthenware, Pictures, and Picture Frames, Metal Pans, Kettles. Toilet Sets, &c., &c , will be sold without reserve before leaving. ~%]_T ANTED, a respectable Man as Store- V T man for the Grocery business.—Apply this office. TTTTANTED, a General Servant. —Apply T t Mrs. Odium, Exchange Hotel, Parnell. W~ANT_efTto" Seliri*aking~Tiiis, 6d~to 2s 6d; Teapots, lOd to Is 6d; Small Coffee Pots, Is Od; Trays, 6d to 3s; Strong Candlesticks, Is each; Tin Basins, Is 9d; Spit toons, 10d ; Cannisters, 2s nest of three; Mag nets, Gd and Od; Padlocks, from Gd; Scissors, from Gd to Is Gd ; Penknives, from fid to 2s Gd ; Mustard, Salt, Table, Desert, and Tea Spoons, various prices; a lot of Cheap Jewellery ; Money Boxes, Is; Work Boxes, 9d; Trinket Boxes, Is 3d; Bread Knives, Is 3d each; Carv«rs, ls9d; pair Paste Cutters, 9d; Rolling Pins, 4d each ; Glass Sugars and Creams, Is 6d to 2s 6d; Baskets, Is, Is Id ; Tumblers,. 4d each, 3s dozen ; Wines, 5d and Gd, 3s Gd and Is Gd per doz.; Toy China Tea Sets, Is; Vases, from Is 3d to 4s 6d per pair ; Kits, Is and Is Gd ; Large Bars Soap, Gd; Good Washing Powder, 4d per lb.; Soda, 7 lbs. for Is; E. Salt's Blacking, 7d per dozen; Ribbon Velvet, No. 4 to 300, from lid to 2s Odper yard ; Black StraAV Hats, from Is to 3s ; Flo Avers, 3d to la 3d ; Morley's Knitting Cotton, Finger ing Yarn, and a host of other things to numerous to mention, at H. Watt's, Pitt-strpct. W "ANTED KNOWN, Best Bread, 3id; Best Wairoa Cheese, 8d; Butter. 8d; Condensed Swiss Milk, Od per tin; Good Black Tea, 2s; Superior Mixed, 2s Gd; Assorted Lollies, lOd per lb.; Barcelona Nuts, ready shelled, 8d per lb.; Ladies' Prunella Boots, 5s Od ; Wolfe's celebrated hand sewn Boots, 6s Gd ; Ladies' Bronze Boots, high heels. Avith tassels. Is Gd; old fashioned loav heeled seAvn Cloth Boots (so warm), only Gs; Infants' Flannel Boots, Id ; Large Strong Purses, Id each ; super ior ditto, 2d ; Nail Brushes, Gd ; Men's Felt Hats, 2s ; Boys' ditto, Is and Is Gd ; Epsom Salts, Gd per dozen ; a nice lot of Children's Elastic-side Morroco Boots, 2s Gd and 3s; Pomade, 2d per pot; Glass Baskets, Od; Mixed Pins, Is Id per lb.; Chignons, Id to Is, no higher price ; Views of the Thames, Is Gil, Is, and 8s per dozen, or 2d, (id, and lOd each ; a fresh lot of Lace (black and white), Velvet, Ribbons, &c, &c, Maori Heads, Gd each, 4s per dozen; a nice lot of Books cheap. W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-street. ANTED •KNO WN, Waterman's Dining Rooms are the only Family Dining Rooms where you can get a Good Dinner for a Shilling, including all the delicacies of the season. Give a trial and see. Good Beds A Night Bell for late visitors.—Note address Next Montague's Fancy Bazaar. ANTED KNOWN, that H. Serjeant, of Excelsior Store, Karaugahapo Road, has noAv Opened a BRANCH in the NEW MARKET, Queen-street, Avith a Genuine Stock of Groceries, at prices to suit the times. One trial will prove the fact, that the following articles are the Best aud Cheapest in Auckland :—Good Family Tea, 2s f* lb ; Choice do, 2s Gd; Sergeant's Excelsior Mixture, 3s, being a combination of rarest and choicest Teas imported; Good House hold Flour, 71tis for Is; Preserved Milk, best brand, 9d $ tin, 8s P duz.; Good Bacon, 9d $lb ; Good Cheese, from Id -13 lb; Sparkling White Sugar, s<l li lb ; PuroLime.juice, 8d V hot. ; Pearl Barley, 3_d 9 lb; Whiting, Id -It lb; Washing Soda, 7lbs for Is. Every other article of the best quality at the lowest possible prices. WANTED Known, that the Auckland public can be supplied Avith the best Canterbury Bacon, at 9d. and lOd. per lb, at Serjeant's Branch Excelsior Store, in the Mar ket. Choice Teas, 25., 2s. Gd., and 3s. per lb ; good Rice, olbs. for Is.—Note the address, Karanga hape Road, Newton ; and at the Market. W~ANTED, Buyers for 599 Oilskin Suits, hat ami all complete. Where can Aye buy them ? Why at I. Levy's Monster Clothing Mart, for 12s. 6d. mO BAKERS.—For Sale, a superior X Biscuh. Brake, with heavy gauge rollers, wide width and working very true.—Apply R. Arthur, Queen-street. HP WO Detached 4-roomed Cottages to let, I plenty of water, good condition, close the J unction : small family preferred.—Enquire of Mr. Fowler, Grocer, corner of Edwardes-street. J~T^OR SALE, a Light Cart, Horse, and J Harness.—M. T. Clayton, 12, Insurance Buildings. ■ IjIDR SALE, a newly-built, tastefully JL. designed, and conveniently arranged Dwelling, within easy distance of town, com prising 0 rooms, pretty garden ; all- for £400.— Apply to H. E. Marler, Queen-street, over W. C. Dennes's. rjS~~b S P O R T S M E N. FOR SALE, a First-class Liver-coloured POINTER DOG, well trained, and very steady; second season.—Apply to HeyAvood Crispe, Stan lake, Mauku. J7IOR SALE, a good Second-hand Express _P with harness, in good condition.—Apply to Alex. Mackie, Coachbuilder, &c., Durham street^ rfVJ BUTCHERS.—A really good open- I ing for one in the trade, that old-established Butcher Shop, Dwelling-house, and Stable, at the top of Hobson-street, occupied by Mr. Reeves.—Apply next door to G. DicksoD, Baker, Hobson-street. ILLA RESIDENCE, Epsom, for Sale very cheap. Seven rooms, slated roof, every convenience, gaiden, paddocks, Sec. Easy terms.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. Cottage to Let; _i_l also, several Houses for Sale.—R. and R. Duder, De.vonport. FOR SALE (Lake Takapuna), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, and in grass, with six-roomed House, well linished, and out-houses.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. PARTMENTS to Let, furnished or unfurnished, at P. A. Philips' house, top of Wakefield-street.—Apply to Mrs. H. Winch combe, wife of the son of the late Captain H. Winchcombe, of Gloucester. TO LET, Two 6-roomed Houses corner of Abercrombie and Edwardes-streets.— Apply to Mr. Nyburg, Cabinetmaker, corner of Wakefield and Abercrombie-stre.ts. _________ . TO LET, a large 4-roomed Verandah Cottage in the suburbs, good garden; Avell, tank, &c. To a respectable and careful tenant rent will be low.—Apply at this office. TO LET, the commodious Stores and Offices in Queen-street, now occupied by Messrs H. S. Meyers and Co., AA'ho are about Remaving.—Apply H. S. Meyers and Co. "VTEEDLEWOMAN. —Wanted, a Needle _l_a( woman for ou -door work, one accustomed te make Baby Linen.—Apply to Milne Se Choy cc, Queen-street. M~EITCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Rider, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stab office. Wynfl ham -street. LEASE OF FLOUR-MILL AT WESTERN SPRINGS. ToAvn Clerk's Office, April 11,1877. Tho City Council will receive tenders until 2.30 of Wednesday, the 30th May, for Lease of above. Particulars and inventory on appli cation. P. A. PHILIPS, Toayu Clerk. T"UCKLA.ND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. A Meeting of the Members of the above Association, and of intending competitors at the proposed Prize Ivieeting, will be held on WED NESDAY EVENING next, at the Drill-shed, at 7.30. when the Treasurer will be in attendance te seceivf. subscriptions and ontranees. mm cooper,



mHEATRE ROYAL. Lessee R. J. De Lias. THE RE-ENGAGEMENT OF THE ~\\ GREAT CHICAGO MINSTRELS I }j~ A LEGITIMATE SUCCESS. ANOTHER CROWDED AND DELIGHTED AUDIENCE. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT 1 TO-NIGHT! Repetition of " Tho Rival Othellos." "Trip Round the World." " Alabazain 1" Arlington Brothers' Specialities. " Night in a Bar-room." Triple Dance of Dances! Madame Angot Walk-Round! Last Four Nights of HaAvkins, the Unsurpassable Alto ! Doors open at 7.30; Eccentricities at 8 o'clock. Prices of Admission —45., 2s. 6d., and Is. Reserved Seats at Upton's. pUBLIC HALL, 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. Concert to commence at 8 o'clock. Dancing at 10 p.m. Tickets. ______ Od. each. E S L EY AN CHURCH, PITT-STREET. OPENING OF THE NEW SCHOOL-ROOM. The PUBLIC SOIREE in connection with the aboA-e Avill take place THIS (Tuesday) EVEN ING, April 17. Tea on the Table at 6.30 o'clock. After Tea, a PUBLIC MEETING will bo held in the Church, under the Chairmanship of J. L. Wilson, Esq. Addresses will bo delivered by the following: Rev. Messrs. Westbrooke, Taylor. Buddie, Williams, W Tatkin, Garlick, and Mr. F. Battley. SIR HENRY HAVELOCK LODGE, No. 21, 1.0. G.T. ' An OPEN MEETING in connection with the above Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room, Edwardes-street, TO-MORROW (TUESDAY) EVENING, at 7.30 p.m. ~tef CI T I C E. In accordance with the Proclamation in " Gazette" 15, March 23,1870, the Annual Meeting of Justices of the Peace resident in Auckland District will be held, at the Police Court, Auck land, on TUESDAY, the 21th instant, at 12 o'olock noon, for the purpose of Choosing a Chairman of Petty Sessions, and Settling a Rota of Attendance for the ensuing year. G. M. MITFORD. Chairman. -i?l f\614l T0 LEND on Building ~^_^\J\J\_P Society principles, or on any terms to suit Borrowers.—C. Williamson, Est ate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mr7IsRABAZISN'S Night School, in City West, Union-street, is attended by Girls as well as by Boys. Elementary Class, Is per week. LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION OF NEW ZEALAND. A Special General Meeting of the Effective Members Avill be held in the Hall, Karangahape Road, on TUESDAY EVENING, the 24th inst., at half-past 7 o'clock. Business: To consider the appointment of a Trustee, and to alter the present trust deed. By order of the R.W.G.M. WILLIAM MACKUNE, Secretary. April 16, 1877. AEPHAN HOME, PARNELL. The Annual Meeting of Subscribers and Friends of the Institution will be held on MON DAY, the 23rd instant, at half-past 7, at the Home, St. Stephen's, Parnell. Venerable Archdeacon Maunsell will preside. Musical Selections by Choir, conducted by J. A; Beuk, Esq. Ip ON S O NBY MEAT DEPOT. Having completed my second year in business in Ponsonby, I again thank those who have favoured me with then- support, and bog to assure them that the quality of the meat supplied hitherto (and which has made it a household word in the district, and is rapidly increasing my trade), will bo maintained iv the future, while every attention will be paid to Civility, Cleanliness, and moderate charges. I Avould also beg to inform my customers and the residents generally, that, haying made arrangements with the largest grower of Real Meal and Milk-fed Pork in Auckland, for a regular weekly supply of his iustly celebrated quality, I am prepared from, this date to receive orders for the same ; also, orders wdl be received for Pork Sausages every Friday and till 11 a.m. on Saturdays, to be delivered Saturday after noon, the quality of which cannot be surpassed in the city. If you want a treat in the shape of sweet Breakfast Bacon, call at the Ponsonby Meat Depot. NOAH WOOD. Ponsonby, April 17,1877. UCKLAND PERMANENT CO-OPE RATIVE BUILDING AND INVEST MENT SOCIETY. N OTIC E. In compliance with a requisition signed by twenty-live Members of the Auckland Perma nent Co-operative Building and investment Society, it is hereby notihed that a special General Meeting of the said Society will be held at the Society's office, 93, Queen-street, at half past 7 o'clock, THIcSEVENINO, 17th April, 1877, for the purpose of proposing the iodovving altera tions in the Rules of tne Society :— 1. That Rules Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 23, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40. 41, 42, 43, 46, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52. 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 62a, 62b, 63, 64, 67, 68, 70, 71. 73, 74, 76, 77, 80, 80a, 81, 82, 83, 8-1, 85, 86, and 87, and the schedules C, D, and F be rescinded. 2. That the Rules set forth, and numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15,16,17,18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31,32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 44 (or in lieu of No. 44, the words marked 44a or 44b), 45, 46, 47, 48, 52, 57, 59, 60, 63, 64, 65, 69, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 78, 79,80,81,82,83,84,85 and 88, in the advertise ment published in the New Zealand Herald newspaper on 16th March last, and the Schedules therein also set forth as C, D, and F, be adopted. 3. That the Rules be re-arranged and num bered as in the said advertisement—omit ting two of the three Rules numbered 44, 14, and 44. JOHN BATGER. Secretary A.P.C.B. & I. Society. __Auckland, 17th April, 1877. ON MORTGAGE.—Money to be ad vanced in various sums. Principals alone treated with.—Apply to P. W. Lady, Dand and Estate Agent, Sho_tland-street. ONE or two Gentlemen can be accom modated -with Board and Residence in the best part of Parnell. Every comfort strictly attended to. Terms moderate.—Card of address at this office. «si^^. fnOR SYDNEY AND MEL -Jg||^> U BOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, will leave as above on FRIDAY, the 20th instant, at 12 o'clock noon. Shippers are requested to Pass Export En tries, complete Shipments, and present Bills of Lading lor signature by 10 o'clock a.m. on day of sailing. I All Passages must be engaged at our office. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, April 17,1877. «a^a_. "OARQUE EMILY CHAP- Jt> LIN, FROM LONDON. __Wss____l^ Consignees are requested to ™-.. ■ "flßa pass Entries, and obtain Delivery Orders from the undersigned, for their Goods Avitbout delay. ' All Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. A Sight Entry to clear the vessel will be nassed at 10 o'clock a.m. on THURSDAY, the 19th mst ant. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO, (LIMITED), Auckland, 17th April, 1877. Asents. ~^^^QTEAMa TO^THE WADE ,^^^^KJ AND PUHOI, The p.s. EFFORT leaves as follows ;— From Auckland- From Wade -1 Saturday, 10 a.m. U^Sffiifnt^' ThuSryAKin?^ Frida^lta^ 01-



HOUSE AND LAND AGENCY, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. MR. THEOPHILUS COOPER, 17, INSURANCE BUILDLNGS, AUCKLAND, For many years Publisher of the "Daily Southern Cross" and " Weekly News," informs his numer ous friends in Auckland and the Provinces of New Zealand, that he has commenced business as RENT and DEBT COLLECTOR, and LAND and ESTATE AGENT. Mr. Cooper assures his friends that ho Avill conduct his business with strictness, honesty, and energy; and will be ready, AvhencA'er required, to pay in advance in all cases whore his own safety is not im perrillcd. Mr. Cooper is permitted to refer to the follow ing gentlemen, whose names are here appended: Messrs. Wilsons and Horton, Proprietors of the Herald and Weekly NeAvs. D. M. Luckie, Esq. Messrs. Benjamin Tonks and Co. Messrs. E. Porter and Co. Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. Messrs. Coupland and Co. Messrs. Russell and Devore. P. Herapath, Esq.. Architect. Messrs. HolloAvay and Garlick. Messrs. G. W. Owen and Co. MONEY TO LEND. FOR SALE, 210 acres of Good Land at Ara rimu, about G miles from RiA'er^ead. FOR SALE, 110 acres of Land iii that remark ably thriving settlement Port Albert. FOR SALE, Three Allotments in Ponsonby. FOR SALE, tho Leaso of Good Premises at Newmarket, now occupied in the ironmongery trade. Tradesmcns outstanding aceouuts looked up slicLro THEOPHILUS COOPER, 17, Insurance Buildings. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum of Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest:—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. LOST, from Kyber Pass Road, a Pony Mare ; black, white star on forehead, and white hind foot.—Anyone re urning the same to Mr. Seccombe, Great Northern BreAvery, Avill receive £1 reAvard. NE POUND REWARD—Lost, in Onehunga, on Tuesday evening last, a Purse containing six £1 n^tes. —The owner is a poor woman, and the finder will much oblige by returning purse and contents to Mr H. O'Neill, or Mr. R. Ternahan, Onehunga, Avill receive the above reward. ENDERS are invited for the remainder of the Lease unexpired, together with the Fixtures, Window Fittings, Sec, Sec, of that Centrally-situated Business Premises known as the CITY CLOTHING MART, lately in the occupation of Me. Samuel Coombes. The Lease has 9 years or thereabouts to run, at a yearly rental of £500. These Premises are fitted up in a very superior manner. One of the Largest Clothing Trades in tho Colony has been done on these premises. There is accommodation for 50 Working Tailors and the same number of Workwomen. A part of tho Premises is at present re-let for £50 per annum. Tenders to be sent to Mr. R. Arthur, on or be fore the 26th. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COMPANY (LIMITED). TO SHIP AND BOAT BUILDERS. Tenders will be received at the office of this Company until noon of MONDAY, the 30th instant, for building a Barge, as per specifica tions, which may be seen on application to the undersigned. Tenderers to state the date on which the Barge will be delivered at Auckland. The loAvest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order of the Board, HENRY GILFILLAN, Jun., __.._, Acting Secretary. 10, Insurance Buddings, Auckland, April 14, 1877. mO CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. Tenders are required for a Boat Shed, Taka puna Lake. Plans, &c., may be seen at my office until THURSDAY, the 19th instant, when the tenders are to bo delivered at 1 o'clock. J. WRIGLEST, Architect. mO ROAD CONTRACTORS. Tenders are required by the 25th instant, for Forming and Gravelling Pathway from corner of Owen's Road. Epsom, to Mr. Buckland's Gate, Newmarket. Specification can be seen at tbe store of GEO. H. LA VERS, Treasurer Epsom High way Board. mo B U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATUR DAY, the 21st instant, for the erection of a Building at Ngaruawahia, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans. &c, at my office, Queen-street. • EDWARD JMAHONEY, Architect. mo B U I L D E R~S7 Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to SATURDAY, the 21st instant, for the Erection and Completion of Three Shops in Wellesley-street. Plans, &c, at my office, P. HERAPATH, , Architect. TENDERS for the erection of a Boys. School at Shortland will be received by the undersigned until 4 p.m. on TUESDAY. Ist May next. Plan and specification to be seen at the office of the Board of Education, Wyndham street, Auckland, or on application to the under signed. W. SOUTER, Chairman Kauwaeranga School Committee. TENDERS for the erection of a School house at Coromandel will be received by the undersigned up to 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, Ist May, 1877. Plan and specification to be seen at the office of the Board of Education, Wyndham street, Auckland, or on application to ' F. WOODWARD, Secretary Coromandel School Committee. ~ WEDNESDAY, APRIL IS. ' TO BE SOLD AT DRURY, on Wed nesday next, 18th instant, in the Estate of the late Joseph Wootten, Bombay Settlement, 5 Milch Cows, in Calf 1 Heifer, near Calving 3 Heifers, 18 months old 1 Steer, 10 months old 2 Calves. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. ~~ THE DRURY YARDS. FOR SALE, To-morrow (Wednesday), at .., _.12 °'cl°ck, in the Estate of the late J osenh Wootten, * 5 Cows, in Calf or Milk 1 Heifer near calving 3 18-months-old Heifers 1 Steer, 2 Calves. ALFRED BUCKLAMD. FRIDAY, APRIlIoT" ' THE HA YM ARKE T. FOR SALE at the Haymarket, on Eri, day, 20th mst., at II o'clock The Thormghb^ Horses -Eclipse" and i ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, APRIL 20. ■ THE HAYMA RXE T, E OR F4ES» at **» haymarket, ou on Friday next, at 11 o'clock, ' Ex ' Hawea,' from Taranaki: A Bay Draught Horse, a good worker, ALFRED BnCKLAND. TO-MORROW, ' " EX HERO, FiluM SYDNEY. L. W. ~~E AT 0 N "ITTILL sell by auction, at his mart, TaS TT morrow (Wednesday), at II o'cipefe, Apples, PeMS Oralis, Xvmmn.g * - ' V ? Cocoamits, Quiscea