rit'vmt dialects, and assume the character J f a Mormon elder, *~ Shaker and some - • impersonations. It was flatly denied °i lri f Vr Walker was capable of so distorting SIT .mouth so as to bring it under et itt"d that it could draw it so for in K direction as to leave wily a Aery narrow r'in and generally it was shewn that hoAnld so closely mimic various characters, distort his features, and alter his dialect as in be capable of assuming disguises so kilfully «sto change his whole appearance d voice, and expression of countenance ?t\vas further proved that Walker had done all these" things in the presence of a few persons in Auckland, who had made a Secret of the matter. But the real graraiiien oi our accusations against Walker docs not rest here. There is nothing incompatible with respectability in his having been "buttons'' at a theatre, •ml in having by some means or other in the'course of a" rambling and chequered career picked up a certain degree of skill in acrobatic feats, in mimicry and acting, and various other entertaining feats, and accomplishments. We leave our readers to draw their own conclusions as to the compatibility of thesejtacty with the ex ecedhigly lofty and sublime claims which Mr j Walker has pit forward. The real question at issue is this, what are the chief creden tials which Mr Walker brought w th him to Auckland, and upon which he has secured the confidence of the few who jiiu their faith to" his doctrines, and represent him a martyr to truth? Mr ; Walker was represented to be an illiterate unschooled youth, a me.'e law lad ot 19 years of age, who, in his normal condition, was unable to give expression to anything but the most common-place ideas, and ■ tliatinvery indifferent language; thaton the i other hand, while in the trance state, he : was an eloquent speaker, a powerful and > convincing logician, a well-read scholar— ! in short, an inspired person. It was. this i extraordinary ■ discrepancy between his normal aud alleged trance condition that was put forward as the indubitable proof of Iris being under supernatural influence, and uttering superhuman truths. If it could be shewn on the; other hand that Mr Walker, in his normal condition, was all that iie appeared to be in his alleged trance state, as regards fluency of speech, style, delivery, and matter, the basis of his claims would be destroyed, his imposture vroold be dsnionatrated, and he would sink into the position of a rather smart young man, who was imposing tipon his adherents by false ' pretences. And this is exactly ■what has . been dcnionst uted. At the meeting on Saturday, it was stated by three respectable and credible witnesses that he had given private exhibitions' in his normal condition, which were fully equal, if not in many respects superior to those in his trance state, that in his normal condition het^nad argued and debated many difficult scientific subjects, had exhibited ora torical powers of a high order, a thorough knowledge of Spiritualistic literature and history, of metaphysics, and 'some other and that on such occasions he had disclaimed any supernatural inspiration.

Before the meeting ended one of the gentle men present enquired whether or not any report of the proceedings was to be published, and by whom it was to be drawn up. Mr. Edger stated that he would furnish a report to the Star. He M'as then told that if the report diversed many respect from the truth, or did not give a faithful representation of the pro ceedings, Mr. Walker s accusers would publish a correct version. Mr. Edger thereupon promised that the report should be submitted for the approval of the gentlemen on the other side of the question before publication. The report was so sub mitted yesterday, and the gentleman referred to attached a footnote, stating that it did not

convey any fair impression of the proceedings of the meeting. This morning a messenger was despatched from this office to the residence of the Rev. S. Edger with a note from the editor, requesting thr.t the report should be furnished for pul lication in this evening's Star. Our messenger was informed at the house that Mr Edger had gone to jjthe Waikato, but would send down a communica tion within two days. It is quite clear that any inquiry conducted in this private manner must result unsatisfac torily, and tiKrifore with the view of bringing matters to a final issue we again invite Ml" Walker to come forward, in the Choral Hall and hold the inquiry which formed the basis of the challenge thrown out by him at the Lorne-st. Hall, on Friday. We are prepared to place in the hands of any commiitee elected by the majority of such a public meeting against the offered by Mr. Walker, to be paid over to public charities, if he succeeds in disprcr'ng to the satisfaction of the meeting the materia allegations in 01 r article of Thursday last, and •set foifi above.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM O'Jit OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

RUSSELL, this day. WHALES KIPS.

The vdialeships James Arnold -and Lagoda arrived oil Saturday night. Tlie James Arnold has taken .880 barrells of sperm since she was last here. . Spoke the California with 140 since last report. The Lagoda has tke same as last reported.

THEATRE ROYAL.

THE DAVENPORTS, FAY, AND DAVIES,

A crowded hausegieeted the first performance o^ ■ tl"ipsp wonderful characters' on Saturday night, and at the co2<4ußion of the evening the audience departed xvell-p^Sd and thjwughly mystified by the extraordinary sigkls tkty had witnessed. " The general opinion seemed to be that if the so called spiritist, TUomaa Wajfcer, could only back his claims' to supernatural assistance by deeds anything like as miraculous as those achieved by the Davenport Bros, and Professor Fay, confessedly without any such aid his chance of being: accepted as a "medium" would be infinitely greater than it is. As we devoted considerable space to the history of t u e Davenports on Friday last, it wii; ue D est to proceed at once to descnoe their performance. Part I, consists of the 'cabinet tricks. Dra. Goldsbro' and Mr Tyl«r were first selected to act as a committee for the purpose of ex amining the cabinet, k»ots, etc, and to remain upon the stage during the sc&ance to watch if the performers received aay extraneous aid. The cabinet was placed on supports in the middle of the stage. It resembled a large cupboard, with a centre and two other doors in front, and two seats, one on either side, [fixed so that when sitting on them the Brothers faced one another towards the centre; lying about inside the cabinet were several musical instruments. The doctor and lawyer were then handed several substantial ropes, with which they securely fastened the Brothers to the seats, binding their hands behind them to the back of the seats, and also fastening their legs. The doors were then closed, but not before a mysterious hand had suddenly placed a tambourine over Mr Tyler's head, at the moment ■when that gentleman was engaged bolting one of the side doors on the inside before he shut the centre one. There was a great laugh at this, for the already locked door was immediately opened, and the brother from whose direction the hand had come was discovered seated with the ropes apparently undisturbed. The doors bad no sooner bee» again secured than the musical instruments began to be played in a wild, jerky way, and mysterious rappings and other noises were heard aoing on inside the cabinet. There was a diamond shaped opening about 12 inehes across in the centre door of the cabinet, and contemporaneously with the noises inside, curious appearances were manifested at this window hands were thrust forth one, two, and four at a time, bells pushed out and rung, tambourines rattled against it, &0., &c. All at once the centre door seemed to be kicke&s. opsH, and the tambourines and other instru-S ments were thrown forth on to the stage. Dr. Goldsboro' and Mr Tyler then opened, the other doors. ;i!id found the brothers still sitting bound as before. After this, Sir Tyler entered the cabinet With the brothers, and remained in it i during a performance similar to the last. On being let out. Professor Fay asked him to describe his experiences while shut up. The gentleman said he had kept his hand 3 on the Brothers, -and did not believe they had moved, but in spite of this, hands had attempted to pick his pocket, and had wandered over his limbs and head, while the musical instruments seemed to bo flying about, at any rate, they ■jtmml-iiii'i'i)- his f-:j,rs. and lie got one or tv/o

Davies ventriloqual performance served as a , capital interlude. This gentleman is as wonder ! ful as ever in the facility he possesses for throw ing his voice away from him. His doll dialogues ! which caused such laughter on his last visit, | were repeated, and again, were eminently ' successful and amusing. He held conversations I with imaginary people, outside doois, oil root*, up chimnies, &c., &c, all with every semblance of reality. He introduced several hits, which told well, and raised a great laugh at Mr i Walker's expense, wh-ch that gentleman, who ■ v.'as present in the dress circle, hardly appeared ito relish. After this came Professsr Fay's famous dark seance. This must be seen to be appreciated, as it can only be imperfectly des cribed. The cabinet ia dispensed with in this and th<- maiiifostati^ns occur at a small table placed close to i'he fGOtlii.hts.and ©neither side of which Professor Fay and one of the brothers sit bound. The wings of th« stage are guarded by gentlemen chosen from the audi»nce and the se-\ er.i.l tests are allowed to prove that the Profes porand his companion do notmove. Inspiteof all these precautions, directly the gas is turned out and the theatre is placed in darkness, the same musical sounds as were heard in the cabinet are again manifest, and there is the same extraordinary scattering of the instruments. This performance culminated iu Professor Fay throwing off his coat while bound hand and foot, and subsequently, "while in the sn.niß help less condition, putting on that o£ Major Green. The several feats seemed to create the most unbounded astonishment, among the audience. The performance is reseated to-night, when we ; expect to see even a larger "house" thai* was present on Saturdav. j FOOTBALL. j

Auckland v. Parnell.

A capital match between these two clubs was •• played on Saturday, Auckland winning by five : points, or one goal, which was kicked by Gud geon, from a touch-down by Pollen, There rras ; good play exhibited on both sides. I POXSOXBY V. GeAFX'OX. These two clubs met in the Domain or. Satur day, and the struggle resulted in Ponsonby s. curing two goals to their opponents' nothing, ; "Warbriek kicked both goals from touches ob- I tained by T. Recs and Davy, Messrs. Dazell ; and W. F. Jones acted as umpires, and their decisions were accepted implicit)" on both sides, j

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

THE AUTUMN MEETING,

O.V.DXT Thursday will be the Queen's Birth clay, and foremost among the festivities in honor of the anniversary are the Races. Never have the prospects of the Auckland Racing Club's Autanm reunion looked so rosy us they do this year. The entries and acceptances were received on Friday, and arc more numerous than they have ever beca before. The class of the horses is good, aud there is every appearance' of fair and honest competition for the prizes. Auckland has some reason to feel proud of this promising state of things, for the pro gramme will be run through almost entirely By animals reared in the province. The only two strangers who have arrived to take part in the fun, are Mr Vasasour's Bide-a-wee and Shaughrauu. Tliis gentle man is a thorough sportsman, and I am glad to see that our haudicapper has given him a good show in both the Handicap and Steeplechase. If he should win one, or both, I am sure his luck "would not be begrudged by any of his Auckland rivals. For the last few days trainers have been very busy putting the finishing touches on' their valuable charges. Very little hard work will be done this week, for horses, like men, require to be eased a, few days before their great effort is to be made. This tills their muscles with blood, and renews their vigour and buoyancy. The- acceptance for the Birthday Handicap is not so good as expected but still the four who have cried content will all go to the post " bar accidents" and as they are freely backed,' a most' interesting race is expected. Ariel is reported to be not in the very best of fettle, but still he is backed against the field at slight odds. Bide-a ---wee is in good form, and his running with Opawa at Tavanaki should give him «, rattling chance. Elsa lias her Wanganiii Stakes, and Wellington Provincial Plate victories to recommend hc-r, wliile the fact that she belongs to Owen McGee is bound to make a lot of people back her. Donald Taylor has transformed Shanneen from a hack into a good-looking race-horse, and though at first good judges laughed at the idea of his winning in this company, he is now backed very freely. Hippocampus' withdrawal is a blow to many, but it was evident there was a screw loose some days ago, and those who were watching tilings

closely were not surprised. Indeed it -would have been madness for Mr Walters to have run him unless he had perfectly recovered from his accident at Dunediu, and 1 be* lieve he has hardly got over it yet. Although Mr Rov/e decided not to send up Qpawa, he very kindly nominated him for two races, a veiy courteous way of presenting the club with a subscription. The Steeplechase has secured a capital acceptance of eight, the absentees being Wrangler, Fannie, and Merry Monarch. Butcher Boy and Pec fume are the favourites, but here again every horse is backed, and it is evident this ever-popular race will be viewed with as much interest as ever. Splendid entries hxve been obtained for the Hurdle Race and the Flying Stakes. The first - naiaed includes almost all the jumpers, and the latter has eleven speedy candidates enrolled. The Selling Race has only secured four candidates. The St. Leger will be virtually a walk ever for "Hippocampus ; another argument in. favour of doing away "with these grandilo- i quently-named races, that is to say, if amal- ; jjamation is impossible. Seven have written their names for the Tradesmen's Plate, -and five acceptances are declared for the Cham- , .pajfne Stakes. For this a splittiug race is expected between. Longlands, Venus Trail- i sit, and Queen Mab. A match over hurdles, i 2J milcv £50 a side, has been arranged ! between Butcher Boy and Mr Kirk-wood's j Loafer. It is to come off at Ellerslie ! within a fortnight of the race meeting, i The " Boy " has to concede a good bit rJ t weight, but he is in splendid fettle ju^' c now Owing to the careful training he, 7 na g na( j a [ the hands of Mr Tom Ster^i^ ( w ho w ju ride him in the SteeplfionaSe) an'd I expect to see him mads a big favourite, and win. easily. \ see the Canterbury J. C. have £one in for increasing their Spring dip and Handicap money to £500 each. The big money has paid so well at Dunedin that there is likely to be a move in this direction all over the colony, and from what I hear, Auckland will not be far behind.

Hotspur.

LATEST NEWS.

CABLEGRAMS.

[PRESS AGEXCY.]

Esvolt of tlia Circasiiwis.

Hussias. Fleet Leaves America ■with Scaled Orders-

LONDON, May IS. The Russian entry into the Dobrudschka is unconfirmed.

A Turkish despatch states that the Cir cassians revolted, aud captured Sukham Kaleh.

The Russian fleet has left America with sealed orders.

Moanatairi.

Another very favourable telegram received this inorniag contributed to continue the upward movement in the pi ice of these shares. The following is the telegram:

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. 2 cwt. of specimens just broken from centre stope of No 9 reef, Good show left in face. Break down reef, new winze to-morrow.—R. Comer.

It is very curious that the gold is now being got from the stope above the 80ft. level, where it was generally reported to be worked out. The fact excites various comments, some of which ——■ ■ ..■.., ,-.-■, .. ..: ~ .

LATEST BETTING.

Birthday Handicap, Even agt. Ariel 6 to 4 agt. Bidt-a-wee 5 to 2 agt. Blsa 5 to 1 agt. Shanneen

Steeplechase. 2 to 1 agt. Batcher Boy 3 to 1 agt. l-'erfume 4 to 1 agt. Shaughraun 4 to 1 &%L Couuaught Ilangor G to 1 other.-;

Champagne Stakes, 6 to i on the field

THE S.S. NORTHUMBERLAND.

The^ fo'.lov, iag passengers -for Auckland left Plymouth by the s.s. Northumberland, which ai rived at Melbourne oa| Friday last : Mr and Mrs Jno. Hay, Mr Jas. Hay, Mr J.inies Carrickj Paul, Rev. and Mrs Mxin row.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

GRAKAMSTOWN, this dav SHAREMAHKET.

Sales : Moanatiri. £12 us, £13 to £12 10s ; Cure, lls ; Alburnia, (>2s to G3s ; Queen of May, double, 23s to 24s ; City of London, 12s ; Waitekauri, 17s ; Welcome, 5s Gd.

Sellers : Moanatiri, £12 15s ; Cure, 12s; Alburnia, 64s ; Queen of May, double, 255, and paid up 13s ; Piako, 10s b'd ; New Morning Star, 7s 6A ; Welcome, 6s. Buyers : Moanatiri, £12 10s ; Kuranui Hill, 30s ; Red Queen, 4s; Alburnia, 62s 6d ; Queen of May, 23s 6d; do., paid up, lls ; Waitekauri, 16s 6'd.

NAPIER, this day.

Desteuotion of a Sestanraat

A lire occurred last night in Emerson street, in a house occupied as a restaurant by Mrs Wilson. The liaines got complete hold of the building before any alarm was given. The ordinary engine played upon the fire in hopes of putting it out, and saving the adjoining property, but without avail, and the lire was spreading when the steam lire engine commenced to play, and| extinguished the flames iu an incredibly short space of time. Insurance : £450 in the National, and £200 in the New Zealand. No insurance on stock or effects.

(Press Agency.)

GREYTOWN, this day. A MAN ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS.

HIMSELF.

At the inquest on Why brow, the medical evidence showed the shot . a ried away a portion of the bowels, causing immediate death. The verdict was that lie acci ( eutally shot himself while duck shooting.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

DEATH OF A GENTLEMAN RIDER.

Mr Martelli, who met with on accident while following the hounds near Timaru last week, died yesterday, lie was well aud favourably known as a gentleman steeplechase rider, and supporter of the turf.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—£2o 12s 6d; buyers, £20 10s; sellers, £20 153. Colonial Bank— Buyers, 11s ; sellers, 12s Gd. South British Insurance—Bos ; buyers, 81s. National Insurance—Buyers, 30s. Standard Insurance— Buyers, 15s. * New Zealand Insurance—Sellei. 3, 105s. Union Sash and Door Go.—£9 ss. lied Queen—4s,is Gd; buyers, in ; sellers, Is Gel. Caledonian (double)— 100s, 1053. City of London—Buyers, Us. Moanatairi—£l2 53, £13, £12108; buyers, £12 00; sellers, £12 ss. New-Morning Star—Sellers, 7s Sd. Cure—los 6d, 11s. Waitckauri—lSs Gd ; buyers, ISs 6d; sellers, 20s. Thames—Buyers, 50s: seller?, COs. Alburnia--(ios, (ils; seilers, 053. Kuranui Hill— SOs tu 335; buyer?, 305. Piako—Buyers, 10?: sellers, 11s Perseverance— Sellers, 2s Gd. Queen of Beauty— 2o J, to 2(!s fid: sellers, 275. U JOSKPH NKVVMAN, Chairman.

Mr. Dornwell invites applications for th situations of shopmen, slaughtermen, book keeper, and stableman. " Black Cuff," writing about the volunteer review on the Queen's Birthday, hopes that the companies will, by way of a change, be treated to some other movement than " left wheel into line," and " break into column on the right." He says that these movements are becoming monotonous through frequent repetition. The proprietor of the Old House at Home Hotel, Ilobson-street, advertises that lie maintains the reputation of that hostelry for good boarding and sleeping acemmodation. He also retaliates upon someone, name 1111 ---mantioned, who has privat»ly scandalising the house.

One of the Advantages of direct communication with America is apparent by the introduction of the SELF-ACTING Roller Blind. This Roller Blind is perfection. Works in the most iiatur.il and easy manner. No side lines ;md rack.* to get out of order. It falls and rises noiselessly, and the instant response to the gentlest touch of the hand is a mos^ pleasing feature. It has been patented and tosr?d for tlie last 12 years in America, superseding all oilier kinds. The ROLLER BLIND OF THE AGE is obtainable only at the City Hall Arcade. All new Buildings should be fitted with them, the expense being very little more than th« old fashioned sort, and they can be supplied for windows of any size by Holloway and Garlick, General House Furnishers.— [Advt.]

THE EVENING STAK, MONDAY, MAY 21. 187?



MARRIAGE. JC/HNSON—FORGIE.—On the Ist May, at St. Mary's Church, Parnell, by the Rev. Dr. Maun sell, Thomas Henry, eldest son of Mr. Thomas Johnson, Windsor Castle, Parnell, to Janet Campbell, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Alexander Forgie, baker, Linlithgow, Scot land. &**3*. ICHOR HOKIANGA ]p£?*|?#^ Jj DIRECT. The Schooner QUEEN, Captain Jones, will sail as above on WEDNES DAY next, the 23rd inst. For freight or passage apply to NICCOL, HBNDRY & CO., Agents. Tjl O E L E V'U KA. ' JfS, QiSjSt^K_ The schooner KiijM^s. NYMPH Will sail as above on SATURDAY next, the 26th instant. For freight or passage apply to NICCOL, HENRY & CO., Agents. -ki "ITS OR MERCURY BAY -fi^S^ls^ JD AND TAURANGA. RO vVENA Is Detained until TO-MORROW, at 2 p.m., in consequence of the severity of the weather. A. MCGREGOR, Agent. "171 OR RUSSELL, WAN ll>4^ ' GAROA> AND mON igcjExiarsgSv' The s.s. lONA Is Detained until TO-MORROW, in consequence of the severity of the weather. A. Mc&KEGOE, Agent. «f^g|^Q TEAM ON THE KAIPARA. The f.s. KI N A Will leave Helensville as under :— For Otamatea, calling at i unction of Kaiwaku and Mangatoroto Rivers, Pahi and Matakohe, every Tuesday morning's tide, returning on Wednesday. __FjaiPort^Albert direct, every Thursday morn-



. XXRESSMAKING.— Mrs. Carl Moller i i I / now prepared to execute orders on th shoitest notice.—Princes-street, opposite G( vernment House. T^fOTrCE^fTiereby give notice that jL3i will not be responsible for any Debts coj; tracted in my name, by any person whatsoever uilessby written authority from me.—JcS3p; Goodman, TO LET, a Hon.se on the Aiteu Road containing"^ rooms.— .v.pply Win. Aitken L und Ajjent. j(?Kiffe--—Six-roomed House in Lowe :3&9_P\F Symonds-street for sale. £50 down I remainder on any terms. Fitted with ra igeam every convenience.—C. Williamson, Vulcai 1 Lane. ■ "XTE W"M"A R K"E f N UESERY I J-31 NEAR RAIL/WAY STATION. c. s. McDonald, i During the present Planting Season, offers fo: Sale a Varied and Superior Collection o CONIFEFS, SHRUBS. FRUIT TRUES, anc GENERAL NURSERY STOCK, well prcparoc i for removal. I All the Plants arc in perfect health, and ar inspection will satisfy intending purchasers o the excellent quality of the entire Stock. Catalogues post free on application to the Nursery, Newmarket, Auckland. ELECTION' OF AUDI TOIt S. BOROUGH OF ONEHUNGA. I, William George Pring O'Calla;<han. Return ing Officer for the above Borough, do hereby appoint FRIDAY, the 25th day of May instant, for the Nomination of Auditors. WILLIAM G. P. O'CALLAGUAN, Returning1 Officer. "OOItOUCIH OF ONEHUNGA. ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS. The following i.s a return of the Votes received in the above Election by each Candidate:— James Joh.v Austin 18 John Bates <i2 Thomas Geokge Blakey .. .. so George Broadfoot 56 John- Bycrol-'t, Junior .. .. ..89 Peter Clark 57 George Co dun 112 Edward Earle 63 Henry Hardixgton 78 MICHAEL HaRTNKTT Gl Josei'ji Hastxjs 03 Daniel Hills 38 James Mclntyre ..so Daniel Neilson 113 James Walter Waller .. .. G3 I therefore declai-c (ke undermentioned n'ne persons, they having received the highest num ber of Votes, duly elected :— Daniel Nkilsox 113 Geohoe Codlin 112 Joseph It astir D3 Thos. George Blakey 89 John Byhrokt, Junior SO Jamecs Mclntyrk Sti Henry llakdingtox .. .... 78 James Walter Waller .. (j;5 Edward Earle 63 WILLIAM G. P. O'CA.LLAGHAN, Returning Oilioer. Onehunga, May IS. 1877. Geokge SL u l m e, SHIPPING fe FAMILY BUTCHER. MUTTON (Best Qualitv)— FORE-QUARTERS .. .. 2ij.pf.klij. LEGS & LOINS DO In. MUTTON CHOPS .. .. Id. BEEF (Best Quality)— PRIME SIRLOTN .. SD. to 6d. RIBS BEEF .. .. 1». to 3d. BOILING BEEF.. ?d. 3d. and -In. BEEF SAUSAGES (Steam made) Id. IST PRICES REDUCED SATURDAY NIGHTS ! "&x DEALER IX G A M E AND P 0U L T RY. NEXT ALBERT HOTEL, AXO OPPOSITE THE CITY MARKET, QUEEN-STREET. ]W"OTICE OF REMOVAL. H. A TKINS BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT life; *F H A S REMOVEDII'ft TO TH Premises Next Door B-ee,ow his Old Shop. H. ATKINS Beys tm heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very liberal patronage £r»m b's fi>. t commencing business up to the pi..' "nt time, and to assure them tkat although his trade has increased to that extent, that his REMOVAL to more C sum odious Premises was a necea sity, f*!« sa.TMC principles of br^ncss will ibcil fee adhered to: v' r:., keeping a good article, bayin^ in the cheapest market, *nd s'' ling »t the smallest profit po^ble. His K'aw Stiop shall always be known as The Cheapest iir Auckland. H.A. will h& happy to see all hie old Coßtti «ers, and as many new ones as may honour him with their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK O*> DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will always be found, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND 1 "XTHlKliA^iT'Ter'm an en t To OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon approved securities oi! Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- PAV - V Total amount ing over er weeJ£- Repayable. s. d. & s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 156 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 15 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 13{montlis or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum 7 day's notice - „ « „ ,5 JOMN BATGER, Secretary. THE OLD HOUSEiAT HOME HOTEIL" CORNER OF HOBSON AND VICTORIA STREETS, Auckland. The undersigned preferring public announce ment to any other course in connection vrith his business, hereby announces that although attempts have been extensively nsed to lessen his trade, he finds it steadily improving:, with every prospect of a continuance in the future. As the motto of his bnsine«s is Superior Brands, Good Meals at punctual hours. Capital Sleep ing Accommodation, and everything which may tend to the convenience aad comfort of his patrons, he cares but little for the under hand, lyins:, and scandalous attacks which have been circularly distributed by an individual who lately " figured " in theE.M. Court. DONALD MCGREGOR. Proprietor. Auckland, May, 1877. X ORNE.STRE E T HALL. MONDAY, 4tii JUNE, 1877. , LECTURE BY THE REV. W. RICE, IN AID OF HIS MISSION. Subject :— "IRELAND'S ORATORS, STATESMEN, AND POETS," Interspersed with Vocal and Instrumental Music, by the members of St. Patrick's Choir, and the Splendid Band of the Hobson Company, under Bandmaster McOomish. Doors open at. 7.30 p.m. Chair to be taken by the Very Rev. Father Fynes, V.G., precisely at



s npAILORS.— Wanted two Good Hands ; e -I- constant work for .steady men.—Apply j- sharp Cargo & McKaig1. Queen-street. - "IItTANTED, a gootl General Servant; I Yt must be a K»od cook; references re i- quired.—Apply Mrs. Wynyard, Graft on Road. ■' TTTTANTED, a thorough General Servant; y Y must bo alile to Diake butter.--Edgar's! Registry Ofiice, Wellesler-street Wast. ANTED, new hands—2-Shopmen, Man or Youth to earry out orders. Slaughterman, Bookkeeper, and Stableman. I r request none to apply except sixietly of sober ; habits and efficient. —A. DonWell. l TITANTED, Buyers for ' Gamo- . and 1. y t Poultry.—Hulme, Butcher; Que.en-st, ANTED, a gnod General Servant.— Apply J. Smith, Draper. WANTED to Buy, a four-roomed House within 20 minutes walk of Post-office. f State lowest pr;c« for cash to W'.lt., this oilicc. I TXT ANTED, a Housemaid.—Apply at 1 v r Governor Brown Hotel. j 1 STANTED, !m mediately, respectable £ Y v Boys to sell Mnfiins and Crumpets in Auckland and suburbs.-Apply early to C. » Bu'toil, Queen-street and P.srnell. AN TED, a yood l^oTlimTruih.resF. Apply to Mr. Allwbiger, Victoria-street. ! itXTANTED, a strongL;ul, as Apprentice Vv to tl»e Blacksmithing.---Apply to John Muriroe, Durham-street. ANTED, _a, smart active Girl as G noral Servant.—A p >Iy Custom House Hotel. WANTED, a General Servant. —Apply to Mrs. Peaiv-e, Vit toria-strcct, or 71, Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable Female to take charge of a small family.—For address apply at this o.'iice. WAN TED, Man Cook, Farm Boy, Motel and other Servants. To -Milkmen, : I want.-1 gallons good milk delivered on VVccl nesday.—f-fanna ford's, Queen-street. W~" "ANTED, a Youth for the.shop, good wages, one who has been used to it pre • fered; also, a Boy to tro hawking, and make himself useful in the shog.—W-. H. B&mpier, Wyndham-street. WANTED Knowu, the cheapest house in town for Ovens, every discription-ls . at Herbert H.- Smith's, Durhiun-streft West. | There are over 2000 or his Improved Patent | Portable Ovens now in use. No house c\auld j be without one. I TjyANTED, Chairs to Ua-i- "tmni as. i t'?. each; Furniture Repairf3, Upholstered ; and French Polished at ilie ('■., J .;p Furniture ■ Mart, Victoria-street Kent. WANTED, n p"s^-i"-uhie, clean, ftiid civil Boy m <.-;■■ ■ >m orrieVs&o. A good : place for u. good b — Vpjjl.v a:, once to N. , Wood, Bntchei", Pon.:j: ■■•>■. ! TIT"ANTED, a re-; lectntye female Ser i, J ?,. yont.—Apply ai tac [Glasgow Bakery, i Wallingtoa-s-treet. WANTED. —Dear Luuk, pray write to your Mother immotiiatcly. WANTED, a good General Servant, accustomed to children.—Mr. Byct-oR, I Onehunga. WANTED, for an Hotel in the country, a respectable Woman as Cook, and to ; assist in the housw work; to a suitable perstn j good wa.arc-s will be given : veferouces required. j Apply personally to Mrs. Kose, Ponsonby Club • Hotel, Poiioonby. WANTED, a fjood General .Servant.— AyplySrAKOflice. WANTED, everybody to know that I am still seUint fore-qrs. mutton at 2d.; I hind-qrs. 3A., boiling beef from 2rt., roasting beet ! id. to sd. Pork and veal equally cheap for cash, j Saturday nights everything cleared out *t' siiou |at any price.—M. BREARLY. Butcher, Wake j fleld-stro^^ WANTED, people who have common sense to write down what they wish to remember »f tUe following bargains:—Berlin Wool, id »nd ;14 per dozen; Ribbon Velvet. 18 yards for le : lot »f wide Ribbon, jd per yard: I Ladies' White Stockings, (id ; Mcti'm Unbleached i Socks, Gd; Indies' Supei-ior Cork Soles, (id; I Men's do., 7d; ladies' Prunella Boots, hand sewn, the ctlebrated S.'\V. branfl, 6s 6d ; Ladies' Kid P.iKitt;, with tassels and white French soles, 8s 6d; Silk Laces, 3d per dozen; Leather do., 3d; Sray Busks, 4A : Pomade, in pretty srlass toots, 2d; LoAios' Frills, Sd; a few Books left; Condensed Milk, prwervpcl with brown snsrar, 3d per tin; Skipping Ropes, 2d; Ladies' small Hair Net*, 6d each : Pro«ressive Copy Books, ass«rted mimbei'3, Is !>.i jer doa^n, or 2d each: largo sheets of Stout. Cardboard, od ; Boys' Waterproof Coats. Ss : Men's Tmisers, ite; Infants' Far Boots, "s fid ; n, few Barcelona Nuts left, Sd V Ri.; Rood Black Tea, 1*: Superior Mixed. 2a Cd ; Fust-class Wairoa Cheese, SdW It)., (id by t )i* clieeat: Verj- Lar^e Bars of Soap., (ki; Superior JCote Pujw. id per quire; Enve lopes, 25 tor .'M; Men's Shoes. -rH <o<\ : Men's Bluchers. 3s, <s, 7s, and 8s; Children's Boots cheap; nl*t of Thames Vi«ws, 6el c«icii; Hoys' Straw IlVts, bound with different coloured velvets. Gd and Dd each ; Muff Collaret and Boa coiubieed. Is «fei each'; Men's 11 and MJlinen Collars, id ; Linen-face4 ditto, Gd -V? tie?..; Large Meat Diflb.*-!, Is G<l; Salad Oii, ild 9 boW.a ; Glass Ifask«r4« and CAndlesticks, 9d each ; La.r«cc Vases, Is; Picture Frames, 2s each; Blacking1, G skine a penny; Ladies' Sewn Leather Slippers, "s Cd; Large China Dolls. ?A and Ou ; Tooth Combs. 1* eaoh; Ouifc ami Collars, Is 3d the set. —W. M. Dampier, Oeneral Dealer Wy»di«m strcet. a«»Mr of Albert-street. C. DENIES, Queeri-sffeet, Hand » Lock-stitch Rewinjj Machines, from £3 3s ; Treadle Sgrnng; from 45 10s. WAK TED the Fublic to KnoW; L. -H. GRBEN is leaving1 his Nursery in Sea field View, and will sell oft' all bis stock of Shelter, Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs, at half price. The follwins prices^ill show:—Pinus Inrignus, 9s "H aoz. ; Cnpressiis' 31'acrocavpa, 12s it-' doz.; Cam«lli«.g. Azaleas, «ud Rhodoieixdrcns, Is 6d eaoii (2<>3,{«oi; two-year-old Thorn Qnicks, ; extra stroajr, 12s per 1000; and all other Nursery- St»ck equaliy ch»«j).—L. H. Green-, Seafield View Nurssry, off the Graf ton Read. ANTED KNOWN, that Mrs. McGRATH has rera«v6«L from Aber cronibie-^treet, to the bottom of \Taksflel«l-street, near its jutiction with Quean-street, ri^ht hand side. Orders taken for Ladies' Bests, Men's Bluchere, Lfcce-nps, Mid "Watertiglits. Hepairs aeaUy and promptly exscuted. WANTED, a Working Partner to learn or work in a Market Garden; small capital; 60,0J0 Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brocoli, &e., aluiM* fit for the market, all fresh and grovriHff. Coma and sea them grow.—Wm Plus*erid^e, O3*hunga. a""~llEAT~~ pi L E AIIIN G Q ALE — OF — WINTER STOCK. . tar LIMITED TO ITOUR WEEKS ONLY 1!! A. LINABURY & CO., 204 & Wi, QUBEN-STREET. A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF; WINTER STOCK HAS THIS DAY COMMENCED, AND WILL CONTINUE FOUR WEEKS ONLY, During which the Entire Stock will be subjected to such a SWEEPING DEDUCTION IN PRICE," That the obicct armed at, namely, A LARGE REDUCTION IN STOCK IS SURE TO BE THE RESULT. From the well-known quality of Goods kept at this Popular Establishment, the nnV.c may rest assured in getting the Best op Everything at and U^-dbs Wholesale Prices !!! The STOCK consist* of every description of DRAPERY GOODS in SILKS, SHAWLS, MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS HOSIERY, MILLINERY LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &c. Dkessifakixg ox the Phemises. Country Orders carefully and promtiy executed. Comparison Ixvitfd. TPIE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST!!! AT. I N AB U R Y & f^iO., • JLJ \_y 20i & 206, QUEEN-STREET. OU N T II OBH O N 1 )lS'rniCT



ff—9--K T H E R N ADVOCATE. mo BE PUBLISHED JUNE 6TH. JL —— The oxly Local axu Ctsxl tixk Abvestisixg Mkdium for HOBSON, RODNEY, WIIANGAREL BAY OF ISLANDS, HOKIANGA, AND MONGOXUI COUNTIES. m~ Aggregate Population, 24,000. "®a 4^l O> ~FOR SALE ' building Allot rßey JL *"« merits, S!) x 150 feet, for £10. Capital chance for working men. —S. Vaile, Laud Agent, Shortland-street. next the Post office. J7IOR SALE, an Improved Farm of 100 acres of really good land, about half in grass; orchard fully stocked; there 33 good water.power, also splendid water frontage; a comfortable House, 28 x It! feet, with Outhouses Labourer's CoUawrc, tfioefcy&rd, &c, occ Price. £350.—5. Tails, Land and 'Estate Agent, Short land-street, next the Post-office. £* ACRES of First-class LAND, includ -9 W inj? a fine Orchard, situated within g a mile and a half of the Post-office, and admirably adapted for a Market Garden. Will be Let on very reasonable terms to a respectable tenant.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. |J1 OR SALE (cheap), Saddle Hotel, _a_ Tokatea Range, Coromandel. House doing fair business. Owner leaving on ace utU of bad health only.—Apply to the Proprietor on premises. ICHOR SALS, a Large Shop aucl Dwelling Sj House in Wakefield-street. Terms as agreed.— S. Vaile, House Agent, Shortland-st. .if fe&>6> fk —CAPITAL Five -roomed c>fey ,v»'^.d \? « Verandah Cottage, with every convenience, and two allotment of land, twenty minutes walk from the Market. —S. Vaile, Estate Agent. jgl (i(I CASK, Balance at 6 pef cent os*1 £. .j *, £ n i mprove d Farm of 303 acres, to gether with Eight-roomed House:, Labourer's Cottage, Shed«, Stockyard, Sea. Price, £-100.-8. Va'le, J_.and Ardent, ShorUand-streefc. 4*<f>A to £1000 LENT, on Building rr&t n&'-.y Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. "Mortj-'aKes and Loans negotiated. J*?6>/S4~& —FOR SALE, Five-roomed 3&/4>'T»r</* House. Stable, Fowl-house, good well, &e., with freehold allotment 40 x 100. —S. Vaiic, Houno and Estate Aftent, Shortland i street, next the Post-office. I TjiOE SALE, Corner Allotment in iL 1 Hebsoa-street, toeing Lot 6, of Sub-division oJ Allotments 20, 21, and 22, of Section 25, City of Auckland. Very Cheap, and terms easy.— Apply to GEORGE SIBBIN, Corner TVTart FOR BALE, at Epsom, a fiirst-class Two-story Dwellißsr-houso witii every con venires, and freehold allotment, well laid, out and fenced.—Apply to J. G. Wilson, No. 17, Insurance Buildings. QYMONDS-STE.EET.—A line Allotment KJ securely fenced, for Sale, on very advan- j tageous terms ; bcautilul view.—C. Williamson, I Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a 4-roomed Cottage furnished, 125.; unfurnished. Bs. per week-.—Apply Cheap Furniture Mart, Viatorin-street East. HPO LET, in Newton Road; a seveu .!_ roomed House, with good well, out hovises, etc, four doors balow Stevenson's, Grocer ; rent 12s.—Apply next deor. j MflO LET, good 4-roomcd Cottage with ; JL garden front an* back; good well, &c.— James Reid, Eden Terrace. TO LET, a 4-rooraci Cottnge, in Gundry street.—Apply J. Bradley, Edinburgh- j street, Newton. I TO LET, at Mount Eden, a-7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent. I 21s. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land. ! Agent. HjlO LET, a good seven-roomed Brick JL House, in Vincent-street, with all conve- j nienceo. Also, Shop and Honsr, in Wrndhani- ! street.—Apply to H. W. Heath, Bank Buildings. HI^O LET, a comfortablfi Five-roomed Jl House near St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby; ent, Ss.—Apply Mr. Farey, Redwood Store. TO LET, a h've-roor.ied House in Franklin Road.—Apply to Captain Marrison, franklin lioad. TO LET,.' a Grocer's House and Shop, top of Hohson-street, containing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gae laid or.—Apply toN. ?JcCulaky, top of liobsoa-stTcet.. TilO LET, spaeioue and convenient Offtce.s, _1_ with office flttings, fire-pi-sof strong-room, i large dry celjjt:&s;e, and good supply of water, milable eitlM- for the law, v.'ine, or general I mercantile bnsineßS.^Apply to W. Aitken. rpO~LET7 Tfis^Seiileuce of" Sir George .». Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied bjrP. j Domisky, Esq., comprising Twelve Rooms and i Offices complete, together with Ten Acres of Land, tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TO LET, those desirable Rooms, suitable for Photographic or other purposes, lately occupied fcy Mr. McGarrigle.—Miln« and Choyce, Cheapside House, Queea-3treet. I TO LET, an eleven-roomed Hoiise in i Nelson-street.—Apply to F. A. White, I Bhortlanu-strcet. - i O LET, mi Oilice in Fort-street.—Apply j to Samuel Cochrane & Son. pCT O T I G E. Ir. some ef the Valuation Notices for the Pon sonby «iid Or Deiwood Highway District, the T'm«for reo»rrLngr Appeals is stated as the 7th May in&tead of 1*» 14t* Mey. X. H. STEVMRBGI^, Talner. I^TIGIIT SCHOOL.—StTPatrick's Night 131 School will Re-open op MONDAY, 21st iastant English, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, Higher Mathematics, Composition, and the Rudiments of Lfttiu »»d French. One Shilling per we? ( k. Hours fw, 7ri I? 9.— W. T. WATiSF. tOST ; on■■Suuday,' 14th instant, Brown Silk Uia'fei'e.Ha-. ivory, handle, india-mVber ring on shaak,—Finder rewarded oa returning 3anie to this office. .' ' LOST, on Saturday afternoon, in Queen street, a Stirrup Iron.—The findei will be rewarded on returning it to John Soppet, No. 8, Queen-3treet.; " LOST, a Silver Earring set with crystals. £1 reward will be paid on delivering same to Mr. Bartlett, Photographer, Queen-street. F~ OUND, in Qncen-street, on Friday, a Purse containing money.—Owner apply to T. Hobson, Newton Steam Saw Mills. "I A~S7~~! E WA R D.—Strayed, from jL*9 Watakeri, a larae. Eed and White Working Bullock, with l)ell on it. Supposed to be ! going back to the Sand Spit.—Apply to Hunter and Nolau. ; ■■ LOST, this day, a piece of Hair Guard, -with Gold jfclountinga at each end, and Locket attached.—-The finder will be rewarded on leavißg same at this office. ■ EOST, a Promissory Note for £181 165., dated 14th May, 1877. Payment stopped. The finder will be rewarded upon leaving the same at this office. "ITIOUND, a Fan.—Apply at this office. STRAYED, from Parnell, a dark bay Peny, branded W.K. on near shoulder; fonr white feet and star on forehead. The finder will be rewarded. For further infer- j mation apply at this office. Tg fTkg. REWARD.—Loft, a Bay Pony, JLh_P branded JL on shoulder.—Anyone re turning the Botue to Wm. Plumeridge, One hunga, will receive the above reward. L~ OSTTfrimT ParneU7"Sheep Dog (black and tan).—Apply for reward at Mra McKay's, Windsor Lane, Parnell. Detainer prosecuted. AUCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY; , , MAY 21 AXD 25. Trains will ran every half-hour between Auck land, Newmarket, Remuera, and Ellerslie leaving Au-'klaml at the full hour ond half-hour from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ; between Onehunjra and Ellerslie every hour, leaving Onehungu at 12 minutes past the hour, from 10.12 a.m. to 5.12 r .-n. The morning Waikato Trains a3 usual; also, the afternoon one i'ram Mercer. The acternoon Waikato Train, from Auckland, will leave at 6 p.m. instead of 1.15 p.m., and all stations late in proportion. The 9.15 a.m. Auckland to Onehunga, and 8.25 a.m. Onehunga to Auckland, as usual. F ARE S. On Queen's Birthday—Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga to Ellerslie. Is . single- or return, irrespective of class. Tickets, to include ad mittance to the Course, 35., irrespective of class, single or return; all other Stations to other return journey at single rate3._ t __ t



I 1%/fONE\ 7 TO LEND.—A large sum of I -jIvJL Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and nn i | wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. i | Aitken, Shortiand-sireet. ONEY TO LEND, oh Mortgage, at the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLBY, Solicitor. High-street. i rpyfONEY to LEND cm first-class free- J-tA hold security, at low rates of interest.— B. C. DYKK. Shortland-street. TVTQNEY TO LEND in large or small ±y'.£. sumsai; a moderate rato oi Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ON MORTGAGE.—Money to. be ad vanced in various sums. Principals alone treated with.—Apply to F. W. Lally. Liaid and | Kstate Ago lit, rihortlarul-stroct. [ TtyTONEY ■TO LEND cm Freehold J3IS. Security; iuterest low.—Apply to apliott ! Meyer, Solicitor, 23, Shortland-sfreeV. C I "TVTONEY TO LEND, in large or small lA3 A. sums.—S. Yaile, Commission Agent, | Shortland-street., next the Post-aJßiee. OTI C E OF 11 E M U V A L. HERE SCHOTT bt^vs to inform his Pupils that he has ItEMOV.KIJ Ids Academy of%kisfo to No. 30, ShorrlHjid-street (late Hoft-ian's I^iano Warehouse-, «, row doers above the Post-ofllce. TLfERK SCti OTT'S ROOMS arc avail -i~l- alilc for Assemblies, Matinees, Soirees. and Medians.— Apply " Academy of Music, No. 30, Shortland-tifreet. ! TWrOTICE TO PUBLICANS OP TUE -Ll PROVINCE OF AUCKLAND,—A Peti tion is Jying at the British Hotel, for all Pub licans to sign, with r, view to Reduction oJ I Licence It will hi L -o fill Saturday week i H-FULLER, Seen; ..• .• . .A.- . fm/T«S. BEASLEY*, Ajloj^ :,'."■ Jjf JL and General Draper, Princ- -.-,-. :: eet, next door to Colli.sou. Confectioner. TONA GOLD MINING COMPANY i JL (LIMITED). I Notice is hereby given that a Call (the seventh) I or Ninepence tier Share, has this day beea made j by the Directors, payable to the Secretary, at ! tiie omce of the Company, Kapanga lioac?, Coromandcl, en or before FiiJD iY, the Sth day o£ June, 1877. J. K. HARRISON, _, Secretary. Coroniandel, IStn May, 1877. "OBLNCE IMPERIAL GOLD-MINING JL COMPANY (LIMITED). ; The Directors have this day made a Call (the eleventh) of One Shilling- per 3bare, payable at the Company's OihV-e, No. 5, Wvudhara-stre-t, Auckland, on the 15th day of June, 1877. V,7". S. LAURIE, 7th May, 1877._ pro becrutary. /iIJRE"GOLD MIKING COxMPANY VV (LIMITED). Tenders will be received at the Coßipany's oflice until Wednesday, 23rd last, ht :'. o'clock p.m.. for the Purchase of 125 Forfeited Shares.' ROBERT HORNS, 1 Auckland, 19th May, 1877. S°°rctery- TE N D- E E S will be received until ~... WEDNESDAY, 23rd, at noon, for a small \ ilia, near the Choral Hall. PJar.a and specifi cations to be seen at my office.—W. f. Ham mond, Architect, ±2 and ii, Insurance Buildings. rp o e x c a v~A~i"o~irs: Tenders invited for Removing Earth as per particulars at the offiee of the Kai-ana-ihane District Board, Newton. ' Any objections to the proposed works will fee received up to 6 p.m. on WEDNESDAY 23rd instant, at the Board's office, York-street, _ May 17,1877. rjl'O BR I C K L A Y" E R S." Tenders will be received until WEDNTESDAY o p.m., for BuUding Brick Wall for Fence; &c' to House on College Hill, for Mr Newbold Plans at the House from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Not bound to accept the lowest or any tender. fjp~O CAKPEN TEIt si Tenders will be received until WEDNESDAY o p.m., for the Erection of a Fence (labour only) to a I-lousa oh College Hill, for Me Xewbcid Plans, &c, to be seen at House, from 9 a.m to 0 p.m., or at ray Residence, Cabbage Tree .*** *"■"* to ***** TO if A I 2n t T~W~R~s: . Tenders will be received until WED2TESDAY f S.'^'-lf^r^'PiSß4o b?done to a Houston Col lege Hill, tor Mr ewbold. None but competent hands need tender. Not bound to accept the lowest er any tender. Specifications at the House tromJSjum^to 5 p.m. TTNITED METHODrs: FREE . CHUKCLI, PITT AXD VIJfCLNT-STBEET.S. T. HE A I\ In t I V E E >S AR Y. ON TUESDAY, MAY 22nd, A PUBLIC TEA Will be provided in the School-room. After which a Meeting-will be held in tae Church to oe addressed by the Revs. T, Buddie. A. Webb J. I.pbertson, B. J. Wcstbrooke, and the Circu t Ministers, Mr. Lambert will preside at the Harmonium, rea on taoie at 6.30 p.m. Tickets, Is 6d each, to be nad otths Trustees, or at the doors. OLL E R qKATES! ROLLER SKATES ! The ROLLER SBLATiSs: S. TqHqt & So-, QTJEEN AND HIGH-STPwEETS AUOKLAND." -— i . ' : '._ ■■ AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO- I^E S °T PS#I^IE^ UILDING N O T I C E. . t.. The Fx-fth Annual General Meeting of tho Auckland Permanent Co-operative Building and Investment Society, for the purpose of rwOT tn%^ nual Report and electing a Committee of Management for the ensmug ?TTw^v B-fW the Lorne-street Hall, on 1 UJi-aDAY, oth June, at half-past seven in the JOHN BATGER, N.B.—Nominations of Candidates for of&Vo must be made in writing, and lodged with tha'- Secretary, on or befora the 31st inst. 93, Queen-street, 17th May, 1577. Q HOOTING SEASON, 1577 e. poeter:;& c a , Licensed Dealers tjjjder "The Aitjis Act,' Beg to call the attention of Sportsmen to their Stock of— D°LISD?# G t^ E-BAKEEL MUZZL^ Double and Single Breech-loading Guns Cur<is & Harvey's, and Hall's Sporting Powders Eley's Central-fire Percussion Caps • Eley;s Pin and Central-fire Cartridge Cases Eley^ Cnemically prepared Gun T^ads ife bagf & CO-' S Pat6nt Shot'^lOft- and PATENT CHILLED SHOT. Machine for Filling and Re-capping Cartridges Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches "*uges And every Mqmsite for the Sportsman. QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS AUCKLAND, N.Z. TO-MORROW. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell at the Central Sale Room*. Queen-street, at 11 o'clock a.m., • Potnn°t ecf' CaiMts, Qnianß. Barley,' Maize, Oats, Chart, JJran, Salt Beef, Hams Bacon, Butter, Cheese, Tee. Su S ar, Flour* Oatmeal, Rice. Soap, Kerosene, Carpets, Curtains, Tables ChefTonniers, Couches Centre Tables Bedsteads, WashatandS Meat Safes, Clotlung, Crockery, and a quantity of second-hand Household Burmture. Also; Poultry, &c. TO-MORROWi NOON. AT ARTHUR'S MART. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. HOUSEHOLD TURNITURE Aim