Caucasus, there would remain for active operations across the frontier—

Total 112,500 men Guns 296 The calling out of the reserves Avould after some time free the eight divisions left behind, which, if sent to the front, Avould strengthen the active army by 100,000 men and 400 guns. The " National Zeitung," in October last gives the folloAving as an approximate state ment of the whole of the army forces of Russia, including reserves and non-comba tants :—

*The Ersatz reserve is formed of men who are permitted to finish their period of service on.: furlough, but are liable at any time to be called to the ranks, to complete tho battalions to a war strength.

MR WALKER AND SPIRITISM.

(To the Editor of the Star.)

g lßi __Will yon kindly give insertion to the following extract from a synoptical report of three lectures on Spiritism delivered by Mr Walker, who is now holding forth in Auckland, in Sydney, last month, Avhich appears in the Sydney " Witness" of the3lst ultimo:—" A new light has arisen in Sydney, in the person of Mr Thomas Walker, of Lancashire, England. Mr Tyerman has, for the time, fallen into the shad© among the Spiritists; his deistical Spiritism, and philosophical speculations on moral and political questions have become stale. Now a new lecturer comes forward to gratify the craAdng for connection with the spirits of the dead. Three trance lectures have been already delivered by Mr Walker, and the novelty of the affair attracted crowds of persons gaping after supposed mysteries. The proceedings were opened by singing a hymn, and closed with a sort of benediction. People who have abandoned tho substance of religion are often seen crouching in the shadow, for a salve ' to a distressed conscience. The chair Avas occupied by a noted advocate of Spirit ism (Mr J. B Wilson), and a chief supporters of Mr Tyerman. The sequel of the first lecture was : " Life, as developed in man and spirit," but the lecture did not furnish the audience with one single new idea, such as might be oxpected from a " spirit from the unseen world." Mr Walker combatted the views of Huxley and Darwin, but this he Avould bo expected to do, as materialists and spiritists are in deadly hostility. The lecturer professed to be possessed, for the time, by the spirit of -'John Knowles," of whom no one knows anything.: At the second lecture Mr Walker professed to be under the control of his jgrandfather, James Stewart, said to be a Presbyterian divine. The subject chosen, by a show of hands, was " Jesus Christ; where was He? where is He noAV?" The subject was handled with some knOAYledge of the various beliefs of antiquity, but Avith no knowledge but what may be gathered from books ; nothing from the spirit land in reality. But in accor dance with the general deistical notions of the Spiritists, our Blessed Saviour was represented as & mere man, though a good one, who had been deified by his f olloAvers. This is the drift of the whele wretched movement-^a departure from God; an embrace of cold, cheerless infidelity. We doubt the existence of any spirit influence AA rhatever beyond his own, under th« influence of an excitable brain, ordinarily well stored with reading. In the third lecture Mr' Walker stated that the spirits had a desire to benefit their friends on earth. Will he tell us hoAV they do so ? He read of one mnn, Avho, after he left this Avorld, wished to send a message to his brothers, still aliA re, but he oonld neither go himself nor get any one else to go, not even a good and happy spirit. Will Mr Walker, or any of the spirit co-fraternity dispose of this case. The truth is, men go to heaven or hell when they die, and there is no evidence that any of them leave the former, unle»» on special mission, as Moses and Elias, and there is a positive assurance that none leave the latter till the Day of Judgment. Will Mr Walker tell us anything that the spirits have ever done for us, any useful information he qr any other medium has communicated at their dictation? We have never met with any. The whole affair is a gross imposition on public cre dulity, and we wonder that the common sense of the audience would tolerate such. Had the lecturer given some proofs of extra mundane knoAvledge, or power, or skill, op beneficence, there would be some shadow of eA'idence, at least, that all was not a sham; but the utter absence of all evidence of anj spirit's presence, was one of the boldest efforts in the circum stances of man's credulity that can be^tresented." Yours, etc.,—Common Sense.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £20. National Bank—7os ; buyers, 695. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 40s. New Zealand Insurance—loo 3 Thames Gas—Sellers, 325. Sonth British Insurance—Buyers, 793. National Insurance—Buyers, 30s. Standard Insurance—Buyers, lis 9d. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile—Buyers, £5. . Union Sash and Door Co. (old)— Buyers, £8 ss. „ „ (new)— Buyers, £4 Red Queen—3s 6d. Caledonian (dble)—Sellers, G7s 6d. City of London— Sellers, 13s. Moanatairi—£lll2s Gd to £12 ; buyers, £1115a ellers, £12 2s 6d. Cure—Sellers, 7s Cd. Waitekauri—Buyers, 17s; sellers, IBs. Alburnia—62s 6d, 65s ; buyers, 60s; sellers, Css. Young N.Z.—Sellers, 7s 6d. Bueen of May—24s; buyers, 255; sellers, 27s 6d. nion Beach—Sellers, 30s. Tokatea—Buyers, 6s 6d. Waiotahi—3os. Queen of Beauty—3os, 355; sellers, 30s. Kuranui Hill— 26s 6d, 27s ; buyers, 275. Piako—lis. 13s; buyers, 12s; sellers, 13s. Thames—s7s ; sellers, 60s. JOSEPH NEWMAN.gChairman.

PORT ALBERT.

AGRICULTURAL

SOCIETY.

ON Wednesday, the Agricultural Society held its monthly meeting at Mr A. Becroft's. The president. Mr R. Cutforth, presided. At the Society's meetings any subject of general interest to the settlement is introduced and discussed, and as a consequence there is always a good attendance of members and friends. Dissatisfac tion was freely expressed at the conduct of tho Rodney County Council adopting the Counties Act in "its entirety. A petition to the Goa ernor praying that the County of Rodney be formed into two counties was signed by every rate payer present. There will be no difficulty in obtaining the signatures of four-fifths of the ratepayers within the proposed new county to the petition. The settlers in this district have seldom, if ever, shewn their fondness for Pro- Adncialism, but they are anything but pleased with the Counties Act. TEA MEETING. At Wellsford, on Thursday, a tea meeting was held, having for its object the raising of a sum of money to complete the school-room. Talk of tea meetings ! Why nothing can be done without them. Your correspondent has at tended three this week- Mr J. Shepherd was chairman. The following was the programme : Piano solo, Mrs Cutforth ; glee, " Here in Cool Grot;" recitation, Mrs Sharp ; instrumental selection; speech, Mr R. Nicholson ; piano solo, Miss F. Lester ; quartette, " Tho Open Air;" recitation, Mrs J. Morgan; overture; song, Mr Stuart; song, Mr G. Plummer; glee, *• The Hemlock Tree ;" recitation, " Lottery Ticket, F. Edger; instrumental selection. The trays were given, and over 100 persons were present.

OHINEMURI.

(FroM Our Own Correspondent)

Waitekauri Co.—ln the 260 feet level going towards No 1 vrinze, the quartz continues to greatly improve, and on Friday night a ton of the richest stone vet taken from the mine was tp hand. The gold is thickly shewed through, and over the stones, and all the little holes and crevices are full of the golden mineral, the show is really something excellent, and people here, who see it daily, are puzzling their wits to account for the depression in the price of scrip, but you people in Auckland know more about it than* we do here. The battery is working full force again, after having been going only half speed for the last feAV days, and there is noAV any amount of water for all purposes. You are likely to know the result of the crushing by the time this reaches you, so it is no use my surmising the result, and, perhaps, misleading your readers; but I can, at all events, say it will be an excellent Queen.—Have let the contract for driving, and will soon start operations, Avhich are anxiously I<?oked forward to.as it Avill prove the Waitekauri reef at a deeper level than yet worked, and if the remit is only what is confidently anticipated it will give a permanency to the district that will induce capital to be laid out in opening up the many lodes that traverse the spurs about this Vicinity. _____ _ , , , Bank op Bksi_and.—Start a low level on $£9ads.yt<? euttlie underlay of the Waitekauri

reef, and as no laok of energy and vigour is wanting in the management, before many Aveeks the reef should be in hand, and should bo cu_ somewhere ahead of where the Waitekauri Co. are getting the gold in the low level, and being at a greater depth, and the gold making down wards, this Co. should have a brilliant future before it.

MECHANIC'S INSTITUTE CONCERT.

We call our readers' attention to the concert this evening in the Choral Hall, in aid of the funds of tho Mechanic's Inititnte, the programme of which appears elsewhere. The musical depart ment will be under the. management of Herr Schott, and the ballads and readings of afirstclass character (see advt.). The ladies who will take part of the concert, are Mrs Ellis, and Misses Leaf and Vaughan, names which are a sufficient guarantee for excellent performances. The songs are by some of the most eminent composers Of the age. We need only state that the concert tickets are rapidly passing from the hands of the sellers to the custody of the public.

THE MOANATAIRI.

The following telegram was received at the: office of the Company this morning :— " Sinking by the side of the reef near winze. Gold shewing freely in drive oi All Nations leader.—R. COMER."

'' Reef in Avinze broken down, good gold still shewing, general stuff crushing very well.—R. Comer."

PIAKO,

The following telegram was received to-day from Mr Richards :—" Can see nice gold on foot Avail of big face 50 feet from chamber. Reef 23 feet thick.

The Supposed Poisoning Case at Onehunga.

The evidence of Mrs Wells, the midAvife. appeared in our last issue. Agnes Wayland, wife of Mr John Way land, who resided next door, was also examined.

Dr. Augus Ross, physician and surgeon, practising at Onehunga, gave medical testi mony. He was called on Wednesday last to see deceased, and reached the house at eight o'clock. He examined deceased who was in labour pains; he could not say Avhether the child was alive or dead. He administered medicine, but found that she had other pains; administered chlorform by inhalation, but it did Hot make her in sensible. Dr. Ross then described the effects of his treatment, and the appearance of deceased, which indicated great distress ; her pulse was Aveak and unsteady, and he could not account for her evident sufferings. She complained of thirst and called for Avater. ' At his request Dr. Zinzan Avas sent for. Subsequently Dr. Purchas came. The deceased and the nurse desired that the case might be left to Dr Purchas. Witness was then closely questioned on certain parts of his evidence, and Avas asked if he thought the treatment of Ur Purchas unskilful. Dr Ross replied that he ought not to be asked for an opinion on the matter.

The Coroner said he must answer the question. Witness then said lie Avas not in posses sion of the facts with sufficient accuracy to give a decided opinion. He got some mucus from the mouth of the woman, it having occurred to him that the symptoms were those of arsenical poisoning. He pro cured the phial from Mr Gillman on Friday morning, and told him that there was something extraordinary about the case. He collected some of the mucus from the dead woman's mouth iito the bottle. He uncovered the body, and saAV the foam issuing from the mouth. He corked the bottle, and put it in his pocket. He asked the nurse whether she did not think there was something extraordinary in the death, and the nurse said "Do you suspect me of poisoning her ?" He submitted the bottle, with its contents, to Mr Tunny, and asked him to test it for arsenic. He did so in witness's presence, and [found arsenic in a minute proportion, of which he gave witness a certificate.

In answer to Dr Philson, witness said it was his belief that deceased had arsenic given to her, or took it in some form, but declined to say Avhom. he suspected of having given it to her. He did not give it to her himself.

Mr Hesketh insisted on the question being answered. He did not know who gave the arsenic. He thought her death was connected with arsenical poison, but he could not go fur ther. He saAV no reason why she should not haA re a natural labour, except for that reason. He believed that rupture of the Avomb was caused by the operation of turning by Dr. Purchas. Her death might be hastened by the rupture of the uterus, but the primary cause that gave rise to her not having a natural labour is arsenical poison. There Avere no considerable con tractions or pains when he administered ergot. The absence of the pains Avould be a characteristic of a ruptured uterus, and so also would be vomiting. Witness was present at the post mortem examination this afternoon, made by Dr. Goldsbro', and saAv the rupture of the uterus. It was large,and near the neck of the uterus.

Witness a\„s then cross-examrned at con siderable length by Mr. Heske th, and at the'close objected to sign the evidence, as it Avas not given in sequence. The Foreman thought the jury had a voice in that. If Dr. Ross liad ansAvered Mr. Brookfield's questions,, it Avould have been simpler and better. By Mr. Brookfield : Is your evidence in correct ? Dr. Ross declined to answer. Mr. Brookfield then called on the Coroner to exercise his functions, and commit the witness. Dr. Ross finally signed his eAddence, after Mr. Hesketh and Mr. Alexander had pointed out that he was not responsible for the sequence of the evidence. By the Coroner : Is this your.- evidence, or is it not ? Dr. Ross : It is nearly so. The inquest Avas then adjourned until Thursday, the 10th inst., at noon.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

W rAITEKAUEI RETURN.

I The Waitekauri return for the fortnight is 727 ounces, making 1,350 ounces for the month. HARBOUR BOARD.—WESLEYANffI CHURCH. The Harbour Board last night resolved to carry out the act the best way they could, trusting to the Government handing over the foreshore and paying arrears up. The Wesleyans resolved to build on the gas Avorks site, offered through Mr C. J. Stone for £400, having sold their present splendid church to the Education Board for £1000. Mr Carruthers has made a perfect inspection of the water-race, its capacity, and the field's requirements. EIRE. The cottage of ■ a miner named Leach was burnt to the .Ground at midnight. It is supposed to be through the embers left iv the fire-place igniting the timbers. The poor fellow, with Avife and four children, are left homeless. His own cottage is unin sured. A similar fire occurred at a cottage of J. D. Hurley, at Ohiiiemuri, believed to be from the same cause. Hurley lives here, but has a family at the Paeroa. The Waitekauri month's return is 1370 ozs froml,loo tons. Eight head of stampers were hung up a few days through want of water. Gold Returns.—City of London, 60ozs. 3dwtf_. Corin's Knranui Hill tribute, 12 ozs. 3 dwts. Sharemarket.—Busindss done : Albur nia, 60s to 65s ; Queen of May )double), 24s ; Piako, lis 6d ; Queen, of Beauty, 27s 6d to 30s ; Waitekauri, 1.6s 6d to 17s ; Queen, 2s 9d. Sellers : Moanatairi, £12 ss; Kuranui Hill, 27s 6d ; Caledonian (double), 67s 6d; Alburnia, 67s 6d; Queen of the May (double)" 25s ;- ditto Contributory, lfs6d; City^of London, 12s 6d; Piako, lis 6d; Queen of Beauty, 32s 6d; Waitekauri, 17s 6d ; Welcome, 5s 6d: Qaeen, 2s 10d,, Buyers : Moana tairi, £11 10s; Curanui Hill, 26s 6d ; Alburnia, 64s ; Queen of May, paid up, 12s 6d ; Piako, lis Gd ; Waitekauri, 16s 6d.

RUSSELL, this day.

LATEST SHIPPING.

Arrivals : SpeedAvell, from Auckland ; Daphne, from Fiji. The following colliers are windhound : Leo, Maud, and Janet.

COROMANDEL. this day.

ACCIDENT IN ROYAL OAK MINE.

Young NeAV Zealand : Some very good stone was obtained yesterday. Prescotfc's claim starts crushing on Saturday. Nothing new in other mines. A man named Roberts, had four ribs broken, in. the Royal Oak mine, by a quan tity of roick falling on him. Dr. Ilovell attended him, and he is going on favour ably.

(Press Agency).

DUNEDIN, this day.

WASTE LANDS BOARD,

The Waste Lands Board passed a resolu tion to n,sk the Government to alloAV it to sit tAvice; a week in consequence of increas ing the "business. The Chief Commissioner stated that 39,00.0 acres suitable for occupa tion on deferrod payments would shortly be opened.

OAMARU, this day.

TENDERS FOR WATERWORKS.

A special meeting of the Municipal Council took place last night to open tenders for the construction of the Oainaru Avaterworks. 17 tenders were opened. There were tAvo from Christohureh, one from Melbourne, three from Dunedin, one from Wellington, and ten from. Oamaru. It Avas decided to refer the tenders to the engineer to report, and a meeting will be held on Monday evening next to consider that report, when the Council AA'ill decide as to who is the successful tenderer. t

HOKIT.IKA, this day,

TOTAL ELECTION RETURNS.

Total returns in for Totara election shew 84 of a majority in favour- of Mr Gisborne.

TAUPO, this day.

THE MOHAKA SURVEY.

Mr Mitchell passed through here this m orning for the purpose of finishing the _\.iohaka surveys. Mr Albert Walker, of Auckland, made tlie journey overland from here to Auck land in 46 .hours, including stoppages, the shortest time the distance lias ever been done in.

WELLINGTON, this day.

DEPARTURES FOR AUCKLAND.

Sailed: Aspasia, for K'aipara; Fiery Cross, for Auckland

Press. CHRISTCHUP;CH, this day.

THE BULL GORING CASE.

Further information respective: Turner, the man aa _o whs gored by a bull, shows that the right jaw, and portions of the palate and nose, were torn completely away, and were found lyiDg on the ground. The right _ eye was also forced out, and tho left eye injured. The bull was. up to this time, a very quiet one. Turner is 55 years of age. He is still alive, but there is very little hope of his recovery. The Christchurch police have been sworn in under the Armed Constabulary Act.

WRECK OF THE S.S. GO AHEAD.

THE Press Agency and other telegrams received last night giving the neAVK of the Goah.ead being ashore at Gisborne held out hopes of the vessel being floated off by this mom ing, but Aye are sorry to say these ex pectations have not been realised, and, according to the latest message, the steamer lies in a very precarious condition. Ci iptain Cooper is in command, but at the ti me of the imishap it is most likely the pilot Avas on board, in which case the captain aa 'Oiild escape responsibility. The folloAving are the telegrams recefrved by the A.S.P. Co. on the subject : — GISBORNE, 2nd May, 10.5 a.m.

Goahead Avent ashore on South Spit going out, heavy sea on. Will lighten her at once. Will teport progress during the day. —William Adaie.

1 p.m. _ Captain Chrisp thinks when the cargo is out, he will get her oft*Avith to-night's tide. —W.ADAIR.

GISBORNE, 3rd May,t9.4o a.m. Goahead not afloat. Boiler lifted 2 inches. Will get everything out of her to-day, and hold survey. Her position is dangerous. Three feet of Avater in the hold this morning at 9 o'clock. Send instructions.—D. R. COOPER.

The fol'loAving Avere received by the New Zealand Insurance Company.

GISBORNE, 2nd May 4.30 p.m. Goahead lying on soft rock, A\ rest side of river. Considered safe. Hopefto float her to-night's or to-morroAV morning's tide. Cargo taUen. out without damage except malt, Avhiidi is kept on board. She is inside the Bar.—-"W. Ad AIR.

GISBOBNE, 3rd May, 10 turn. PGoahead not off. Weather so bad last night nothing could be done. About three feet Avater in the hold this morning, but sea and wind much less. Wind noAV oft'the land. Boi ter apparently lifted. Will have everything cut of her to-day.—W. Adaie. The Goa hea,d is insured for £2000 in the Ncav Zcala ad office, and £2000 in the South British. 'L'Ote accident has occurred on tho opposite ai4« rf the vivor to that on which the JPvetty fam csmq to grief,

THE GEORGIA MINSTRELS.

These coloured minstrels drew together a large company of spectators last eA-ening in the Theatre Royal, and went through a variety of perform ances, to the delight of the Avitnesses. The first part of the programme was composed of senti mental and comic songs, winch were received pleasantly. Messrs Crusoe avd Mdls represented ■' Double Jones," in the liveliest manner, and Messrs Wilson and Brown represented the tambos. Mr Bowman sang with much feeling the rustic ditty, '-Down by the River side." The carnival of fun, and strains from the old Cre mona, were deservedly applauded. The original sketch by Keenan and Mills was appreciated. Mr Jackson cave a clever guitar solo. Billy Wilson's challenge gig was repeated, after which The wonderful African dwarf was ex hibited in native costume. The evening closed with the extraordinary sketch of " Diff Daft." A change of programme will take place this evening, and to-morrow evening, on the occasion of the' grand fashionable night, a new bill of fare will be introduced. As Saturday evening will be the last of the Georgia Minstrels, wo recommend all who have not patronised them to do so without delay.

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 3, 1877.



5 Infantry Divisions 4 Rifle Battalions 7 Line Regiments 4 Dragoon ,, .5 Cossack ,, fj Batteries,.with 296 guns...

80,000 men 4,000 „ 7,000 „ 2.500 „ 12; 000 „ 7,000 „



Regular troops irregulars Reserve Ersatz _ocal troops

. 897,000 . 173,000 . 182,000 319,000. 325,000

Grand total

1,900,000



At the regular meeting of the Hope of Parnell Lodge, No. 3, 1.0. G.T., the follow ing officers were duly installed for the ensuing quarter, by Br o. L. W. Gladding, L.D. :—W.CT., Bro. S. Cooper; W.V.T., Bro. J. Clendinning ; W.S., Bro. L. W. Gladding; W.F.S., ._3ro. G. P. Priestley; W.T., Bro. J. Watt; W.C., Bro. North; W.M., Bro. Le Roy, jun. ; W.0.G., Bro. E. Cuthbertson ; W.1.C.., Bro. Smith ; L.H.S., Sister H. Le Roy ; R.H.S., Sister Dorring ton; W.AS., SisterS. A. Hayter; W.D.M., Bro. Bryan. Have You Been There ? We have much pleasure in informing ladies and gentlemen wishing to furnish, that- they may see a beautiful assortment of New- Carpets, just unpacked at the City Hall Arcade—patterns to suit every class of room at very loav prices. Upwards of One Hundred Designs to Choose FROM. Also, jus.t opened, an immense variety of English and American chairs.1 You will always find several Sitting and Drawing - Room Suites to select from,., suitable for aR grades of society, as also' Bedding and Bed-room Furniture of every description. The best designs in Linoleum, the Cork Carpet, in all Avidths, for Halls, Rooms, Offices, and Stairs. Oil Floor Cloths, from Is lid per yard ; Avide AA'idth, from 2s lid, suitable for hotel-keepers and others. Citizens and settlers should supply themselves Avith Drapery and Millinery, Goods, Men's and Boy s Clothing, Blankets,' Sheeting, &c, &c, from the City Hall; Arcade, the only Establishment of the kind in Auckland, The wants of their customers arc diligently attended to by the proprietors, RnHoAyay and Garlick,- [A4vt» ]



WANTED to Let, a 4-roomed Cottage, 8s per week; and a comfortable 5-room House, Avith or without stable.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Sloman, top of Grafton Road, third house below Wesleysn Chapel. ANTED, a| good General Servant for the North Shore.—Apply at the Albert Boiler Works, Albert-slroet, from 2 till 5 p.m. . WANTED, a respectable domesticate Girl, 1G years of age, to assist in house work.—Apply " P. 8.," Star office. WANTED, strong active Lad, used to gardening, Avho can milk a cow and make himself generally useful-—Apply Mr. Charle3 Sutton, Queen-street. WANTED to SELL tour very superior second-hand Pianos, in rosewood and mahogany. Also, in mahogany, a flno-toned Alexandre Harmonium. Price, only £B.—Webb's Music Store, Wellesley-steet. WANTED, Second-hand Pianos and Harmoniums, no matter how much out of order, for cash. — Webb's Music Store, Wellesley-street. N.B.—Pianos, &c, tuned and repaired. WANTED, a thorough Servant (no other need apply), for suburban resi dence, with only two in family.—Apply at this office. - WANTED, a first-class General Ser vant ; references required.—Criterion Hotel, Hobson-street. WANTED, a CharAvoman to scrub out an office.—Apply Star Office. WANTED, a clean active Girl, about 15 or 10, to make herself generally use-' ful, to-day or to-morrow.—Apply before 2 o'clock to Mrs. Rees, North Head, Nortn Shore. WANTED, a smart active Lad accus tomed to a Bar and Billiard-room.— Apply Queen's Hotel, corner of Kybcr Pass Road and .Syiiioiids-street. WANTED, Residents in Abercrombie street and surrounding neighbourhood to know, that Mrs. McGrath will carry on the Shoemaking and Repairing Business at the bouse formerly occupied by her husband, oppo site Hamley's Hotel, the last house but one in the street. WANTED, a good General Servant; references required.—Bricklayers' Arms Hotel. Chapel-street. W~ ANTE~D7~HotcI Female Cook and Housemaid, Boy to milk, sharp Lad, several Female Servants, town and country.— Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. WANTED, a First-class General Ser vant, Avhcre others are kept.—Apply to Mrs. J. Banks, Remucra. _^_^ "OTANTED," a Working Engineer to fit V v up and take charge of a Robey's Steam Engine and Brick-making Machinery; must be a good mechanic—Apply to N. Harker, 27, Queen-street. WANTED, tAvo good bench Hands.— J. Trenwith. Boot Factory, Wakeficld street. WANTED, for the North Shore, a Bath Chair, on the Tyler principle.— Apply X., this office. WANTED to Rent or Lease, 5 or 10 acres ot Good Land, with Cottage.— "T.A.," Star Office. WANTED, by a Gentleman, comfort able Bed-room and Sitting-room, in neighbourhood of Junction Hotel, Epsom, or Railway Station, Remucra ; will dine in toAvn.— Address, "William." office of this paper. WANTED to Hire, a Bath or Invalid's Chair.—Mr. Clarke, High-street. "^.STANTED, tA'o or three respectable V t Boarders; terms moderate.—l. Fernan dez, Grey-street, opposite CroAvn Hotel. WANTED, a good General Servant with references.—Mrs. F. A. Quick, Ponsonby ANTED7a^ood "Machinist;—" Apply to W. Parker's, London Boot Factory, Wakeflcld-street. WANTED Known, that in consequence of increase of business. Mrs. Carl Moller, Dressmaker, from London, has Removed from opposite Masonic Hotel, to the corner of Princes street, opposite Government House, where she hopes to receive a continuance of the favors she has hitherto had. Mrs. Moller begs to call atten tion to a nice assortment of Flowers ; also. Ladies' and Children's Winter Hose, just arrived per Electra. WANTED, those who have had their Likenesses taken at McGarrigle's Photo graphic Gallery, Queen-street, to know they can obtain their Portraits at the low price of 6d. each, from W. H. Dampier. General Dealer, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert-street. ANTED, 6 respectable Boarders, 17s. per week ; single rooms; also single and double rooms, furnished, with use of kitchen.— Mrs. Ford, Grey-street ANTED to Sell, two Spring Carts and a Pagnall.—Apply Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. ANTED, Buyers for 599 Oilskin Suits, hat and all complete. Where can we buy them J Why at I. Levy's Monster Clothing Mart, for 12s. 6d. W~ "ANTED KNOWN, Waterman's Dining Rooms are the only Family Dining Rooms where you can get a Good Dinner for a Shilling, including all the delicacies of the season. Give a trial and see. Good Beds A Night Bell for late visitors.—Note address Next Montague's Fancy Bazaar. ANTED, the Public to know L. H. GREEN is prepared to execute at reasonable rates, all Orders which his patrons may favour him with, for Laying-out new, or renovating old Gardens, and planting the same. All orders left at No. 54 Stall, Auckland Market House, will be promptly attended to.—N.B.— L. H. Green attends personally every Satur day in the Market. WANTED KNOWN, that H. Serjeant, of Excelsior Store, Karangahape Road, has now Opened a BRANCH in the NEW MARKET, Queen-street, with a Genuine Stock of Groceries, at prices to suit the times. One trial Avill prove the fact, that the following articles are the Best and Cheapest in Auckland:—Good Family Tea, 2s $ ib; Choice do, 2s 6d; Sergeant's Excelsior Mixture, 3s, beinj; a combination of rarest and choicest Teas imported; Good House hold Flour, Tibs for Is; Preserved Milk, best brand, 9d $ tin, 8s <$ doz.; Good Bacon, 9d '19 lb ; Good Cheese, from Id $ lb; Sparkling White Sugar, od _3 lb; Pure Limejuice, 8d $ bot.; Pearl Barley, 3_u # lb; Whiting, Id $ lb; Washing Soda. 71bs for Is. Every other article of the best quality at the lowest possible prices. ANTED, Purchasers for best Silver, on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £6 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heaAry work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Afew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three sets eecond-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. ANTED, a Purchaser for a con- A^eniently arranged Cottage, with pretty garden, near the city, commanding a most cheerful and extensive view, £100; for one in the suburbs, £250; and for a very eligible allotment, £00. Terms easy, to suit purchasers. —Apply to H. E. Marie-, Agent, Queen street, over W. C. Dennes's Machine Depot. NE POUND REWARD.—Lost, from Kyher Pass Road, a Pony Mare, dark brown. —Ayyone returning the same to J. C. Seccombe, Great Northern Brewery, will receive thejibovo reward. WC. DENNES has made Immense c Reductions in Sewing Machines :— Mermaid, hand loolr-stiteh, price £3 3s; with Treadle complete, &o 10s; New Self-acting Treadle Machine, £6155; ditto ditto. Avith cover, £7 ; Singer's Family, from £7 7s; Wheeler and Wilson's, from M 15s; ditto ditto, with cover, £7.—Great Maohine Depot, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN.—S. F. Moulden begs to intimate to his friends and the public generally that he has started Lock amithing and Bcl.-HanKlnf? in all its Branches at the junction of (Jutwnai.rt Grey-streets, and }ia\}m to Rhtain $gft*sg gl i#U_ awpgert,



"\TORTH SHORE.—A Cottage to Let • JL_l also, several Houses for Sale.—R. and R- Duder, Devonport. FOR SALE (Lake Takapuna), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, and in grass, with six-roomed House, well finished, and out-houses.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. A«©>xf\ to £1000 LENT, on Building 3&1 /W \7 Society principles, or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. TO LET, a detached four-roomed Cottage near Queen-street.— Inquire of Mr Fowler, Grocer, corner of Edwardes-street. Cheap to a suitable tenant. ' £1 (\(\ CASH, Balance at 6 per cent.— XW An improved Farm of 300 acres, to gether with Eight-roomed House, Labourer's Cottage, Sheds, Stockyard, &c. Price, £100.— S. "Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. I TO LET, Furnished or Unfurnished, a Six-roomed House within a few minutes walk of Union Bank.—H. Partington, Estate Agent, Queen-street. TO LET, an eleven-roomed House in Nelson-street.—Apply to F. A. White, Shortland-street. TO LET, House and Shop, corner of | Victoria aad Albert-streets,—Apply on the premises. rr.o LET, two unfurnished Rooms; JL pleasantly situate on Parnell Rise ; rent low.—Apply to Mr Nairn, Grocer, Parnell. FOR LEASE or Sale, on easy terms, a most valuable Orchard situated at the foot of Rutland Road, Parnell, with Dwelling house and Shop ; unfailing well of water.—Apply to F. W. Lally, Shortland-street. FOR Immediate Sale, a Horse, Spring Cart, and Harness, complete.—Apply at Darby's Dining Rooms. Queen-street. SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY Insures Buildings of all kinds and their contents, against Fire, at loAvest current Rates. Risks taken on Vessels, Freight, and every description of cargo. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. GRASS SEED I GRASS SEED! A Prime Sample Canterbury Grass Seed for Sale very cheap ; also, Fowl Wheat, Maize, Oats, Cheese, Butter, Bacon, Hams. Keillor's Marmalade, Tapioca, Prunes, Maccaroni, &c, &o.—Apply to GEO. COZENS, 7, Queen-street. HILDREN'S Muff and Collaret com bined. Is 9d to 4s ; a variety of Piano Music, 6d each; also Book Music, Is each; such pretty Tea Cannies, Is and Is 6d; Ladies' Wool Chest Protectors, only 2s 6d; Men's Strong Leather Belts, only 6d each : Velvet Likeness Frames, Is; Ladies' White Ruffles, only 3d ; very nice Cocoa in lib. tins, only 6d; Ladies' Bronze Boots, Is a pair, the price of Slippers, size 6 and 7 ; Child ren's Turban Hats, 6d and 9d each; Ladies' Cor sets. 2s 6d each; White Shirts, Is 6d; Men's Bluchers, 3s and Is; Large China Dolls, 3d and Gd ea-ch. If you want to get better off, write down on a niece of paper what you wish to re member of the above.—W. H. Dampier, Wynd ham-atrcct, corner of Albert-street. T>ARGAINS —IN— FINE MILLINBEY. )0{ COSTUMES, MANTLES & JACKETS, DRESS GOODS, MANCHESTER GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, LINEN SETS, &c BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &c. During tho next three weeks we shall ofter the above goods at (xreatly Reduced 1 rices i dress and mantle making ON THE PREMISES. )0( A. LIN A BURY & CO., 204 and 206, QUEEN-STREET. ALL CLAIMS against the estate of Mr FRED. ALEY, late of Wangarei Heads, Storekeeper, must be forwarded to the under signed before the 14th instant, otherwise they will not be recognised. LUSK & BEALE. Auckland, May Ist, 1877. T^ O T I C E. All Accounts against Mr. R. Graham's Com mittee must be rendered on or before TO MORROW (Friday) EVENING, to tho Secre tary, Mr. E. Hadrill, at the CroAvn Hotel, Grey-street. ENNISKILLEN LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 3. The usual Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Protectant Hall, NeAv ton, on FRIDAY Evening the 3rd May, at 7.30 sharp. Business important. By order of the W.M. WILLIAM MACKUNE, Secretary. ° T I C E" ■^^^ STEAM 4 TO RIVERHEAD. On and after Monday, 7th May, the LILY will leave Auckland at 12.30, instead of 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. LOST, from Queen-street Wharf, on or about, 23rd April, a Grocer's Wheelbarrow, without sides, painted hematite red.—The finder will be rewarded on returning same to Mr. G. W. Hardwick, Shortland-street. TOOK Q■ U T IN TO-MORROW'S ISSUE KOR Cargo and Mc'KAIG'S Advektisement. 0 THE ELECTORS OF THE AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. Gentlemen.—l beg to intimate that I am a Candidate for re-election. d. h. Mckenzie. Auckland, 3rd May, 1877. T OD G E AR A, No. 34 8, I. C. A Lodge of Instruction Avill be held at the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, THIS EVEN ING, at 7.30. Visitors arc hiA-ited. _A. HEATHER, W.M. IT IS TRUE that there are" NEW .JL POTATOES for Lunch TO-MORROW at the Auckland Hotel Cafe. £~T HEALD.—Please forward your _L« address to Mr, Middlebrook, Duke street. Newton. t >I\A_ Woii TAURANGA AND rißm^^^^-^ GISBORNE. PRETTY JANE Will leave Auckland for the above ports on TO-MOHROW (Friday), Ith May, at ll o'clock noon, instead of this evening, on account of the inclemency of the weather. Vv. LOUDER,



THEATRE ROYAL. R. J. DeLias.... Lessee. Roster of Company: Chas. B. Hicks Manager. F. D. Wadk Business Manager. Chas. A. Crusoe Treasurer. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT! Another Complete Change of Bill ! LAST NIGHT BUT TWO ! LAST NIGHT BUT TWO ! OE THE QRXQ-IITAL GSOBGIASI TO-MORROW: LAST GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT. SATURDAY, at 2 r.M., LAST MID-DAY ENTERTAINMENT! For tho accommodation of Ladies and Children and those residing outside the city limits. Admission to Mid-day Performance: Adults to Dress Circle 2s. Children to Dress Circle Is. Children all beloAV 6d. Adults „ Is. Evening prices as usual. /CHORAL HALL. THURSDAY, 3rd MAY, 1877. GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, In Aid of the Funds of the MECHANICS' INSTITUTION. Conductor Herr schott. PROGRAMME :- PART I. 1. Overture (Pianoforte), "La Bagadere"— Auber. LADY AMATEURS. 2. Song, " Golden Days" Claribel. MISS VAUGHAN. 3. Song, "To Anthea" Eatton. MR. HARDING. 4. Solo (Pianoforte), "La Straniera" .. Thalberg. , MRS. ELLIS. 5. Song, " Let me Dream again" .. Sullivan. MISS LEAF. C. Reading, " Mr. Cox's First Dinner Party"— Thackery. DR.. ELLIS. 8. Scena, " The Tempest of the Heart" Verdi. MR. GRADWELL. PART 11. 1. Reading, " Maior Nam by" .. Wilkie Collins. DR. ELLIS. 2. Song, " The Warrior Bold" .. .. Adams. MR. HARDING. 3. Solo Oboe, " Lucretia Borgia" .. Schott. HERR SCHOTT. 4. SONG, " O Ye Tears" Abt. MISS LEAF. 5. Sono, " The Vagabond" .... MR. EDMISTON (First Appearance). 6. Song, "The days that are no more" Blvmenthdl. MISS VAUGHAN. 7. Song, "The Anchor's Weighed" .. Braliam. MR. GRADWELL. Finale! TICKETS, 35., 25., is. Persons purchasing Tickets will please call at Brown & Son's Music Warehouse, and take the number of their seats. Plan of the Hall at Brown's Music Warehouse, where seats may be secured. Reserved Seat Tickets may be had from Messrs. Wayte, Ohamptaloup and Cooper; Mr. Robinson, Chemist, Parnell; the Members of the Committee; and of the Secretary, at the Institute. Doors open at 7 o'clock; Concert to'commence at 8 o'clock. MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT. A Choice Musical and Literary Entertainment Avill be given, in the Franklin Road Schoolroom, by seA-eral Ladies and Gentlemen, on FRIDAY EVENING next, at half-past 7 o'clock, in aid of the Franklin Road Primitive Methodist Church Trust Fund. The Programme will be seloct, and consist of Readings, Recitations, and Sacred and other chaste Songs, together with Pianoforte accom paniment, and Instrumental Solo. Chair to be taken by Rev. Mr. Westbrooke. Price of Admission, Is. HERR SCHOTT: S ROOMS are avail able for Assemblies, Matinees, Soirees, and Meetings. — Apply "Academy of Music, No. 30, Shortland-street. ERR SCHOTT'S Select Skating Club will meet every MONDAY EVENING, at his Rooms, 30, Shortland-street, on and after May 7. Applications for membership to be addressed to Herr Schott. HERR SCHOTT'S Private Quadrille Assembly (subscription) Avill take place every THURSDAY EVENING, from May 10. Applications for membership to be addressed to Herr Schott, 30, Shortland-street. CHEAP FOWL FEED.—Maize, 4s. to 4s. 6d. per bushel, at Coupland and Co.'s Queen-street. » A __ _f_ SACKS MAIZE, slightly inferior, _fc""" now offering at 4s. to 4a. 6d. per bushel, by Coupland and Co., Queen-street. ON MORTGAGE.—Money to be ad vanced in various sums. Principals alone treated with.—Apply to F. W. Lally, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. JEFFERD AND UNDERWOOD, PRACTICAL GARDENERS, WELLINGTON-STREET MARKET GARDENS. Cardens kept in order by the day or by contract. XY7-ELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL. WHARF EXTENSION. Tenders are invited for Extending the T's of the Queen's Wharf, according to plans, specifi cations, and general conditions, to be seen on and after the 16th instant, at the offices of ihe Town Clerks of Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin, and at the office of the City Surveyor, Wellington. Also, Tenders are invited for Widening the Main Wharf, according to plans, specifications, and general conditions, to be seen at the above named offices. Separate tenders, addressed "His Worship the Mayor and City Councillors," marked " Tenders for Extension of T's," and tenders marked " Widening of Main Wharf," will be received at the Wharf Office till 3 o'clock of THURSDAY, 10th May. Telegraphic Tenders similarly addressed and marked will be received, if forwarded hy_ noon of same date, provided written tenders in due form and with necessary deposit be lodged with the aforementioned Town Okrks. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order, NICHOLAS MARCHANT, City Surveyor. p E N E R A L RATE. Town Clerk's Office, May 3,1877. Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Auckland intend on WEDNESDAY, the 16th day of May, 1877, to make.a General Rate (in • conformity with the proAdsions of the Rating 1 and Municipal Corporations Act, 1876) of NINEPENCE IN THE POUND . upon all Assessable Property within the said City, for a period of Twelve Months, from and payable on the Ist day of June -next. Particulars of the Rate are open for inspection. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW Jb ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and of the Bankruptcy ot Michael McHale, of the City of Auck land, in the Provincial District of Auck land, Greengrocer, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that at the First Meet, ing or the Creditors of the above-named Michael , McHale, held on the 30th day of April last. j Thomas Maeffarlane, Esq., Certificated | Accountant in Bankruptcy, Avas elected Credi ! tors' Trustee in the, estate of the said Michael i McHale; and that the said Thomas Maeffarlane ; has, in \vriting, intimated to me his acceptance j of the said office. Dated, at Auckland, the 3rd day of May, 1877- EDWARD 8, WILLCOOKS. ! fell snout, ***** j Mmm for tho. Sftid I) ssss\



IVTOTICE OF REMOVAL. H. ~T TKINS BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE OT HA S REMOVED!!^ TO THE Premises Next Door Below his . Old Shop. H. ATKINS Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very liberal patronage from his first commencing business up to ■the present time, and to assure them that although his trade has inoreased to that extent, that his REMOVAL to more Commodious Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will still be adhered to: viz., keeping a good article , buying in tho cheapest market, and selling at tho smallest profit possible. His New Shop shall ahvays be known as The Cheapest in Auckland. H.A. will be happy to see all his old Customers, and as many new ones as may honour him with their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOT.HING Will always be found, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND I TL ATKINS. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARTHUR'S MART. PRODUCE. —250 sacks Potatoes, 40 bags Onions, Pumpkins, Carrots, Apples, Oranges, 5 tons Fiour, Bran, Oatmeal, 15 kegs good Salt Butter, Beef, Bacon, 30 sides Canter bury Bacon (in cloth), 30 good Cheese, 20 sacks Wheat, 30 sacks Barley, Oats. GROCERIES.—Sugar, Tea, Cocoa, Chocolate, Rice, Cornflour, Arrowroot, Pickles, Vinegar, Vestas, Jam, Tart Fruit. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. AT ONE OCLOCK:, Household Furniture and Effects, a useful lot of New and Second-hand Harmoniums, Musical Box, Stove; Plated Ware, Fancy Goods, Pens, Penholders, Clothing, Drapery, Buckets, Tubs, Knife Powder, &c, Tinware, Brushware, Double-barrel Gun, a very superior Artie Fox Skin Rug. to-morrow! city mart. house and valuable allot ment, lauranga. grant & morton HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Friday 4th May, at 12 o'clock, Block i, Church Mission Reßerve, Town of Tauranga, containing 3 roods 14 4-10 perches, 280 feet frontage to Catneron Road, by frontages of 300 feet to two streets, on which Is erected Comfortable Dwelling-house and Out-houses, now in the occupation of Mr. H_rth Wrigley. This property will be sold subiect to a mortgage of £450, bearing interest 7 per cent, per annum; about three years to run. Mortage can be paid off at option of purchaser. Title under Land Transfer Act. Full particulars on application to auctioneers TO-MORROW. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, To-morrow (Friday), at H o'clock, Potatoes, Maize, Oats, Chaff, Pumpkins, Onions, Flour, Cheese, Butter, Bacon, Beef, Tea, Sugar, Candles, Soap, Rice, Barley. Poultry—Geese, Turkeys, Ducks, Fowls, Black Spanish Fowls, Birds, Sec. Carpets, Curtains, Bedsteads and Bedding, Chairs, Dining Table, Chests of D'awers, Cheffoniers, '< quantity of Second-hand Furniture, Cooking: Utensils, &c. Pair Gold Scales and Weights, Large Weigh ing Machine (Avery's), School Desks and Forms, &c. Photographic Camera and Chemicals, &c. &c, &c., &c. FRIDAY, MAY 4. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, HARMONIUM, &c., &c. THE subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, the 4th instant, at 11 o'clock, A General Assortment of Household Furniture, consisting of Harmonium, Bedsteads, Bed' ding, Tables, Chairs, Cheffoniers, Chests Drawers, Sec, Sec. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MAY 7. UNRESERVED SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTIES, IN THE CITY, ONEHUNGA, MAU. NGAKARAMEA, PAPAKURA, AND AWTTU. , THE Subscribers, tinder instructions mv. ~ v from. 11 tlie 1 . £ ttm_">y °* the Rev. F. Thatcher, will sell by public auction at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 7th May at 12 o'clock, ' . Without Reserve. The following FREEHOLD PROPERTIES'— Sale-street (City of Anckland).—^arta 'of allotments 36. 37, and 35, section 39, 265 links frontage to Sale-street, at its junc tion with Wellesley-street. Mabia-stbeet (Onehunga).—Lots 16. 17, and 18 of subdivision of allotment 4, section 22, villasre, 104 feet frontage to MarhS street, with Cottage erected hereon situated near the Glebe property Maungakaramea (Mangapai). - Allotments 75 and 76, containing 201 acres, bounded by the Taurawa River, and known as Mr. L. R. James s. PAPAKURA.-Part of Olendon's Grant, con taming 141 acres 2 roods, known as Mr. John Trimbles. AwITU (Manukau)—49o acres, known as Puke, kowhai, adjoining Messrs. Hamlin's pro. perty, and near to Mr. Mactier's. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. . MONDAY, MAY°7. " ' ALLOTMENT, CLARENCE AND JAMES-STREETS, PONSONBY THE subscribers will sell by auction, at the Land Mart, Fort-street on Mcnka-^ 7th instant, at 12 o'clock, Monday, Allotment «fc, of! the Subdivision of Allotment 22, Section 8. Ponsonby, Suburb* n? 64 feet. to OlaVence-steeet by 87$ feet to James-street, r SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON Auctioneers. * SATURDAY, MAY 5, At Two o'clock. ,TO TEAMSTERSTCARTERS, ETC. & W. BIN NE V H AS™ccived instructions from Mf_ . William Smith, is relinn Lv- _ business, to sell by public auction TqW May the sth, at 2 o'clock in^TSeraoon^ 7' The Whole of his Plant, corseting of-, , 3 Heavy Draught Horses mmms or~* 1 Light Harness Horse 4 Drays 1 Spring Cart i Sets Shaft Harness ' 2 l?V\l«adta« Harness Skuis, Tarpaulins, &c> About 30,000 Shingles, ahd A quantity of Colonial Puling: _i«™! S*S m take Plaopat the FH^te f&| dence of the Auctioneer^!/npm- Queen-aW t. • THE HAyMARkE~fT~~" ' SALES of WOoTiIs&BRI.'RKI^Wj __t,_\ ■ H'^<v% "hiflAsV " a,U* ■■■■■• 'A>''..y£i«jj<%, •■ ■