although she passes sufficiently close for the Captain of the Argosy to describe her minutely, she makes no signal. We regret that we cannot for a minute endorse the supposition that the Kate Brain was seen by the Argosy at all. The theory that she might have been blown off the land, as was the Fiery Cross about three years ago, is untenable, as the gale of the Bth ami 9th April was from the S.E., and, therefore, would be much more likely to blow her nto Palliser Bay than our. to sea.

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIA TION.—ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the members and pro moters of this useful institution was held last evening, Yen. Archdeacon Maunsellin the chair The Chairman, in a brief but happy speech, introduced Mr Thos. Buddie, the respected secretary, who read the annual report of the Association, from which we gather the leading average circulation of books, 550 volumes per month; proceeds of the concert at Choral Hall, rhieflv through the kindness and exertions of Dr Ellis, £28. £50 had been paid on the mortgage debt, thereby reducing it to £850. Apart from these items the Association had a balance of £7 5s in hand, with no outstanding liabilities. The thanks of the Committee ware due to Mr DeLias, for the gratuitous use of the. theatre for the Sun day evening services, also to Mr David Goldie, for permitting the choir to practice in his house. Mr Chas. Bloomfield conducted the choir regu larly. Mr Brackenrigg, their agent, had been the means of doing much good, in cheering and en couraging immigrants, in soothing the sick, and in trying to bring back the wayward and erring. The report was pleasing and satisfactory. Mr Battley. the treasurer, read the balance sheet, which shewed, including balance of previous year, the financial position of the Association : — Dr.: Library—salary and expenses, £71; rent and insurance, £18 12s 6d ; expenses re lectures, £15 ss, gas account, £25 13s 3d ; reading-room, £39 15s Sd; library (new books and rebinding), £53 3s 6d ; advertising, printing statements, £5 16s ; firewood and sundries, £21 0s 3d; balance in hand, £7 5s Jd; total, 2GI Is 6d. Cr. :By balance from last year, £15 10s od ; subscriptions £173 6s 6d; gross proceeds from lectures, £60 10s; sundries. £11 14s 7d; total, £261 Is 6d. Mr Lar kins, in moving the adoption of the report and ba'ance sheet, believed that Dr Ellis would repeat his kindness in helping the institution. Dr Ellis said ho should be willing to lend a help ing hand, but the assistance must take some other form than a concert. Mr Larkins, in a long speech, gave an interesting account .of his London experience in connection with similar societies. Rev. R. Taylor seconded tho motion, which was carried. Dr Ellis then moved that the following gentlemen be elected to office: President, Yen. Archdeacon Maunsell; vice presidents, Colonel Haultain, Messrs Daldy, Macffarlane, Newman, Wilson (J. L.), Coupland, Owen, Larkins. Secretaries: T. Buddie, W. Brackenrigg. Treasurers; Messrs. Battley, and J. Buttle. Auditors: Messrs Matthews, and W. D. Buttle. General Committee: Messrs Battley, Buddie, Buttle (J.), Buttle (W. D.). Brackenrigg, Brame, Ewington, Goldie, Fox, Holdship, Hemus, Longmore, Mai or, Main, Potter, Parker, A. Home, J. Willcox, Fry, with power to add to their number. Rev. Mr Fee seconded, and it was carried. The choir sang several hymns and selections, and the meeting concluded in the usual way.

RAILWAY SAGACITY.

(To the Editor of the STAR.)

SIE. —Can any of your readers solve this problem—Why a tradesman in the country should pay lOd. for a box of butter going clown to Auckland from hence, and have to pay Is. for the empty box coming back? — for I cannot. There must be empty heads as Avel.l as empty boxes somewhere, but I will not be so rude as to say where.—Yours, &c. , Old Practical.

CHORAL SOCIETY.

A dress rehearsal of the favourite extrava ganza of " Chilperic," took place last eveninjr, which our representative was permitted to witness. The affair passed oft remarkably well, and no doubt with another rehearsal, which takes place on Saturday evening, the performers will be nearly perfect in their several parts. The orchestra is an exceptionally fine one, and there are be tween 50 and 60 performers, all in character comprising all the best available talent in Auckland. The performance takes place next Monday evening, and Aye confidently anticipate that the public verdict will pronounce it the best of its kind that has ever been given in Auckland.

THE MOANATAIRI.

The following telegram was posted at the office this morning : —

9.25 a.m.

Stuff last brokeu from new winze showing up very well in battery. Now sinking by side of reef; no other change.—E.. COMER.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

COROMANDEL, this day.

LATEST GOLD RETURNS.

Waverly.—Some good specimens have been got from the low level, and there is a good show in the face. The Queen of Beauty obtained a few pounds of specimens yesterday. The Koyal Oak got good stone from the Little and Good leader. Mine is generally looking well. ACCIDENT TO MR G. MCLEOD.

An accident to Mr Geo. McLeocl occurred last night, on board the Argyle, in a heavy sea, while he was endeavouring to save the steward from falling. He placed his hand in the door frame, and the linger was cut clean oil' by the door closing. After to-day no telegrams later than 5 p.m. wili be received at the telegraph oliice here.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this clay.

GOLD RETURNS.

Wilson's Piako tribute has 1290z5.

Kuedon's Moauatairi tribute, 6'4ozs ldwt. The Georgias opened to an overflowing house.

The Queen of May pay another dividend next week similar to the last.

ill reply to a communication from the City of JLoiulon directors the Queen of May express "willingness to join them ill siu.kin.JJ the Queen of May shaft, and to wind for them ou reasonable terms. , SHAREMARKET. Business ®oue : Moamitairi, £10 15s to £11 ; Alburnia, 5Us to 51s (ex div.) ; (Jure, 7s ; Piako, lls ; Homeward.Bound, Is 2d. (Sellers : Moanatairi, £11 ; Kuranui Hill, 29* ; New Morning Star, Ss ; Alburnia, 52s (id : Cure, 7s ; Queen of May (douhle), 21s, do. Contributing, 10s ; Piako, 11s ; Queen of Beauty, 28s ; Waitekauri, 17s ; "Vouug New Zealand, 7s 6d; Queen, 3s; Homeward Bound, Is 3d; Kuranui Hill, 275; Alburaia, 51s 6"d; City of London, 7s 6"d; Welcome, ss ; Homeward Bound,

WANGAPOA, this day. 2000 logs have been brought down by the fresh.

HOKIANGA, this day.

ARRIVAL OF THE QUEEN.

NAPTER. tin's rL.v

MAORIS CONDEMN COUNTY RATES.

The Queen, schooner, came in on Thurs day, after a rough passage. She is at Herd's Point to-day.

The Maoris at a meeting strongly objected to pay County rates. One orator remarked, " I don't like this thing (the Council). as, it is not working for the good of the Maori.; Such Acts as we condemn will be the lead iu<>- of the Maori tribes to death." WAIROA BAR.—WEATHER BOUND. The Wairoa bar is still closed, owing to heavy sea. Provisions are rising in price, owing to the fact that no sea communica tion has been held for nearly a mouth. Three steam vessels are lying at Napier loaded, and the Manaia, steamer, has been lying at Wairoa ever since the blockade. * ROW WITH THE POLICE.

On Saturday, a policeman attempted to arrest a young man named Connor. His pother ittfcaxi«r.e4« The poliwtman hit \\\m vrtk ten feateiu 4c.s:w4«iaiQU

took part against the policeman, who was knocked down, and both men were rescued.

DUNEDTN. this day

THE CHURCH ROW.

The following is the text of the docu ment Mr Millar threw at the pastor's head on Sunday : —" Before God, and in the presence of this congregation, I solemnly protest against the unconstitutional and illegal manner in which the English Pres byterian hymn-book is being introduced into this congregation, pending the judgment of the Supreme Court of the Church on an appeal taken to it, and because its introduc tion at the instance of a small minority of the membership of this congregation Avill virtually prevent many from joining in praise to God in his own appointed way." " An Office-bearer," in the "Star," makes out that the new book was agreed to be in troduced by nearly the unanimous vote of the congregation. COUNTY DISPUTES. The Bruce County valuation is £47,000; its area, 243,103 acres. Tahauru is agitating for severance from Tuapeka County. It meets with much op position. Another part of the district, Car drona, now joins Cromwell in asking for a separate County.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

NELSON, this day.

DROWNING.

As the schooner May was coming down the bay early this morning, she was struck by a heavy sea, and Glover,- the master, swept overboard and drowned.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day.

A GOVERNMENT CLERK CON VICTED OF EMBEZZLEMENT.

At the Supreme Court there i.-s only one person for trial, C. E. Meredith, late clerk to the R.M. Court, Carlyle and Hawera. He was found guilty of embezzlement, and sentenced to two years' imprisonment. A shock of earthquake was felt this morn ing at 7.30.

WELLINGTON, this day

CABLE BROKEN

News has been received here that the cable between Amoy and .Shanghai is broken. This will not prevent messages being received by another route. ARRIVAL OF THE RELIANCE. Arrived—The Reliance from Kaipara.

CHRISTCHURCII, this day

THE DOUBLE BAR QUESTION

In the Resident Magistrate's Court, a number of publicans were summoned for neglecting to take out licenses for extra bars. Barrett, of the Devonshire Arms Hotel, was taken as a test case. The evi dence shewed there were half-doors, and small windows, at which persons, while standing in a passage, or in a room which opened into the street, could be served with liquor from the bar. Counsel for the de fence urged it was absurd to call these separate bars. No such definition was placed on the word "bar" in England, nor could it in common sense be done here. The Bench said tho Licensing Act of 1873 distinctly said that the word " bar" should be deemed to include any room, passage, or lobby open ing immediately into the street in which the public are supplied with refreshments. A line of £5 was imposed. Notice of appeal was given. The other cases were adjourned sine die.

KUMARA, this day.

FIRE.—DESTRUCTION OF A STORE.

A lire broke out in Tuballs general store last night. The store was entirely destroyed, with two private houses adjoin ing. The fire was prevented from spreading to the adjacent buildings by the exertions of the inhabitants. Several late members of the Greymouth and Hokitika brigades rendered valuable assistance. There is no local brigade. Tuballs is the sole sufferer, his loss being estimated at over £2,000. He was insured in the South British for £1250.

DUNEDIN, this day.

MAIL ARRANGEMENTS UNSATIS FACTORY.

Much dissatisfaction was expressed yes terday at the manner in which the postal arrangements in connection with the arrival and dispatch of the English and Australian mails, are carried out. The inward mails were not delivered till after the box for the outward mails, per Arawata, had closed. The'result was that with few exceptions the mci chants were unable to reply to letters received by the Rangarooma. RUSSELL V. SMYTHIES. A rule nisi for new trial has been granted in the case of Russell v. Smythies, on the ground of misdirection by tho Judge.

WAR MAPS.

(To the Editor of the Star).

Str,—l observe by the telegrams that Hobart Pasha has bombarded Ibrail and Gulatz with Turkish gunboats, Ko\v, according to the map issued by your morning contemporary, these places are situate twenty-live miles from the river Danube. How, then, could the Turkish gunboats bombard those places? Can it be possible, Mr Kditor, that the Turks aye possessed of guns which carry projectiles a distance of 25 miles ! If so, I think we ought immediately to import a few of these wonderful guvs for the defence of our ports.—l am, &c, Anxious Inquirer.—[Both Galatz and Ibrail are on the Danube. —Ed. IS.S.]

SLAUGHTER-HOUSE.—WESTERN SPRINGS.

To the Editor of the Evening Star. Sir, —As I read the decision ot the Slaughter house Committee, it seemed to me hardly fair that the premium should be awarded to the author of a plan who has not complied with the conditions of competition. As I understand it, the cost of the building is not to exceed a certain sum. Now. sir, the premium has been awarded to the author of the accepted plan, on condition that he can alter the plans to suit the price speciiied. Now, this seems to me agreat mistake on the part of the Committee. Jf the estimate of any such plan exceeded the price specified, ought it not to have been put to one side, as not having complied with conditions, even if the plan was the most suitable i In my opinion the prenriateel plan should have been chosen from among those that had complied with conditions, for the authorities did not bind themselves to build according to the plan chosen, therefore, if the one now chosen was the most; suitable, they might afterwards have dealt with, the author. I must apologise for intruding on your space, but I write solely from a feeling of iustice. I am, sir,—A.L.O.J.

CITY COUNCIL.

A SPECIAL 'meeting of the City Council was i held this afternoon. Present -His Worship the Mayor (W. |,J. Hurst, Esq.), Councillors Goldie, Brett, Maseneld, Isaacs, Waddell, Dickson, Prime. Cosgrave. HEALTH OFFICERS.' His Worship, before opening the business, said nothing had been done with regard to appointing Health Officers in the suburban districts. He wished to state that he should forthwith write to the Government, asking them to appoint Health Officers at once, as serious nuisances existed, and there was no one to abate them. MISTAKE IX A TKXDER. The Mayor stated that Messrs Henderson and Hayes, who had been the successful tenderers for the platform in Upper Queen-street, had been to him and explained that they had made a mistake in their tender, and wished to withdraw it. His AVorship said it was not competent to bring forward any other business than that on the ■aper. but he should like an expression of opinion as to what should be done. The general opinion was that the disposit of Messrs Henderson and Hayes should be for feited, and that fresh tenders should be called for a platform, 7 feet wide. CITY ACCOUNTS. The accounts from. November 1876 to March 31at, 1877, were laid on the table. The question "That the accounts be signed by the Mayor" was put and carried unanimously, and ihe accounts were signed accordingly. His Wor ship said the books were at the disposal jot" Councillors, and ho should like them to be in spected, as they had been very well kept. NEW UATB,, ;it was pi-o»Qsetl by Councillor Prime, atid ■ wwMfcp cwrsUaw M&te&i& ttat. ti» ewfc

mate prepared as the basis of the new rate of 9d in the £ be adopted. Councillor Brett took exception to the adver tisement of the rate being inserted before it was determined on by the Council. * KOK COAL FOR WATERWORKS. Tenders were recei v od from Messrs .Jag.uer and Parker, Niccol and Heudry, Sloane, W. Kiib;.. W. and C. Winstone, and Foote. Mr Sioaue's tender for Wangarei coal at 13s 3d; Messrs Niccol and Hendry's for Miranda, at 235; Messrs Jagger and Parker's for Bay of Islands coal, at 22s lOd; Messrs Winstone aud Co.'s for Newcastle at 39s 6d ; and Waikato coal at 21s Gd; and Mr Foote's for Miranda No. 2, at 21s Gd.

TENDERS VOR ENGINEER. Fifteen applications for this appointment were received. The names of Messrs Fawcus, Hollingsworth, and McCoskrie were selected as the most eligible candidates. On the names being put to the vote, Mr. John Fawcus was elected.

THE EVENING STJ&I, TUESDAY, MAY 8, 1877.



WANTED, Residents in Abercrombie street and surrounding neighbourhooc to know, that Mrs. McGrath will carry on th< Shoemaking raid. Repairing Business at th< house formerly occupied by her husband, oppo site Kamley's Hotel, the last house but one ii the street. TIjTANTED, Employment by a Marriec T V Couple. The husband understand; Gardening and Farminjf, and is competent tc treat horses, cattle, and sheep in the event 01 accident or disease. The wife will be found a thorough clean and industrious housewife and laundress. Farmers will find this a splendid opportunity to secure really good hands. First class references.—Apply by letter to S., at this office. 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. 51 Stall, Auckland Market House, will be promptly attended to.—N.B.— L. H. Green attends personally eyery Satur day in the Market. AN TED, Purchasers for a Fashionable Lot of Hats (bought a job), prices, Is 6d to 4s Cd each. These Hats being all new fashion able goods, are "worth nearly double the market price. Ostrich Feathers, from Is each: Flowers, from 3d. a spray; Ladies' Underclothing, cheap; some very superior lines in Chemises ; a superior line of Ladies White Cotton Hose; .No. 2 Socks, 3d a pair, of good quality; Ladies' Plaits, !)d each, in all shades; Berlin Wools, in bright colours only; Best Silk Ribbon, from Id a yard ; Paper Cuffs, 6d per dozen pairs; White, Grey, and Drab Fingering Wool, is per head; thfse Wools are nearly equal to Berlin ; Price's Violet Powder, 6d per packet, highly recommended ; Puff Boxes, with Puff's complete, from Is ; Metal ditto, from Is 6d; Infants' Robes, extremely handsome, from lls to ISs each. N.B.—Every article is of the Best Quality, and could not be i procured better or as cheap in Queen-street. — Address : J. Gheex, Hosier, Haberdasher, &c., second door above Thompson s Grocer, Victoria street. LOST, from the residence of H. Max- Held, Hobson-street, a Spaniel Bitch, young, black and white, with chain collar.— Anyone returning the above will be rewarded. LOST, a Gold Locket, with name and engraving. Finder will be rewarded.— Apply at this office. LOST, in Auckland, on Tuesday last, a dark brindle Bull Terrier Slut, answers to th« name of "Bessy." Collar No. 478. A reward will be given to anyone returning her Mr H. Beedell. Eden Terrace. Anyone detain ing the dog after this date will bejprosecuted. _ ONE POUND EEWARD.—Lost, from Kyber Pass Road, a Pony Mare, dark brown.—Ayyone returning the same to J. C. Seocombe, Great Northern Brewery, will receive the above reward. LOST, on Saturday last, between the Toll House and Waterman's Steps, a Riding Whip.—The Under will be rewarded on leaving the same at Sutton's, grocer, Queen street. IMPOUNDED, on the 2nd~May, at the Mount Eden Pound, one Red and White Cow. near to a strawberry, wanting left horn. If not claimed within fourteen days will bo sold to defray expenses.—Signed, Atkinson Crocket, Poundkcepcr.— May 7th, 1877. HOPE UF PARNELL LODGE, I.O.G.T.—An Open Meeting in connec tion with the above will be held in the Wes leyan Chapel, Pamell, on Wednesday Evening, May D. Doors open at 7 : to commence at 7.30. All are invited.—L. W. Gladding, W.S. TN BANK R U P T C Y. In the Matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876," and in the matter of the Deed of Assignment of Husky Thomas Ahciikk, of Kai kohe, in the Bay of Islands County, Storekeeper. Notice is herebygiven that on WEDNESDAY, the 16t.1i day of May instant, at 11 o'clock a.m., an application will be made to the Supreme Court, at Auckland, sitting in Bankruptcy, for a Declaration of the complete execution of a cer tain Deed, of Assignment, bearing date the 13th day of April, 1877, and lilcd on the 16th day of April, 1877, made between Henry Thomas Archer of the first part; Charles Cookman MCMillan and Henry Bruce Morion, Trustees of the Estate of the said Henry Thomas Archer, of the second part; and all the Creditors of the said Henry Thomas Archer of the third part, which said Deed was, in accordance with " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876,' assented to in writing on the sth day of May, 1877. RUSSELL & DKVORE. Solicitors for the Trustees. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act 1870," and of the Bankruptcy of Joiik Jebb Gill Taylor, of Karanga hape Road, Suburbs of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, and Colony of New Zealand, Painter, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that at the First Meet ing of the Creditors of the above-named John •lebb Gill Taylor, held at the Supreme Court House, Auckland, on the eighth day of May. 1877, Thomas Macffarlane, Esq., Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, was elected Credi tors' Trustee in the estate of the said John Jebb Gill Taylor; and that the said Thomas Macffarlane has intimated to me, in writing, his acceptance of the said office. Dated, at Auckland, this eighth day of May, 1877> H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. Bankurpt in person. ~~i~ K -RTSOR LEVUKA DIRECT. iN^^^f^- ie re Su^ar trading schooner msr&Vft&m JESSIE HENDERSON, John Ukquiiart, Master, will sail as above on TUESDAY, 15th instant. For freight or passage apply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., Agents. May 8, 1877. V>,^v • ~'T> A R Q U E ' EMILY J^OO^ JO CHAPLIN,' FROM LON mmSSSUOtmI j^n Accounts and Claims against the barque Emily Chaplin must b 3 rendered in duplicate to the undersigned by TO-MOuRO\V, at 4 p.m., or the y cannot be recognised. >**••*<> THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO.Z^Z (LIMITED), Agents. Auckland, Bth May, 1877. THIS is to certify that we, the under signed, have known Mr. Joseph Worms for years, and seen Mm ar. work every day, and dealt off him.—(Signed by 20 Storekeepers). mO W N OF ONEHUNGA. A Public Meeting of the Ratepayers will be held in the Choral Hall, Onehunga, at 7.30 p.m., on WEDNESDAY, May 9, 1877. By order of the Board. J. D. JACKSON. Chairman. ROLLER CJ KATES! ROLLER SKATES! The undersigned have a Large Assortment of ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ROLLER SKATES. E. Portsr & So., QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, AUCKLAND, THE UNION STEAM SAW MOULD ING SASH AND DOOR COMPANY (LIMITED). An Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of the above Company will be held at the Office o!! Mr. T. L. White. Insurance Buildings, Queen-stioet, Auckland, on WED NESDAY, the 1 fJf 1 i day of May, 1877, at the hour of 3 p.m., for the purpose of considering and passing (if approved), the following resolution, which is intended to bo proposed to the meot« insr:— 1. That the Capital of the Company be in creased by the creation of Thirty Thousand (30,000) New Shares, of the nominal value of £5 each. And for the purpose of transacting any other business that may be brought before the meet* ulfW*«« »'»<**& wavmouth,



THE BAKERS OF AUCKLAND. A Meeting of all the above who signed tho Protocal of the 2nd instant, will take place at the British Hotel, Queen-street, THIS EVEN ING, at 8 o'clock. A Hull attendance and punctuality requested. JOHN BIBNIE, Hon. Sec. pro tern. BREAD FOR THE MILLION! ! ! At 4'd. the 21b. Loaf; 13 Loaves to the Dozen. Made from Messrs. Bycroft & Co.'s '• Superfine Anchor Brand Flour."—T. "WOOD WOOD, 59 Stall, City Market. "INTIMATE OF REVENUE RATE. Town Clerk's Ollice, May 8,1877. NOTICE IS HEREBY" GIVEN that in con formity with clause 100, Municipal Corporations Act, 187G, an Estimate of a Revenue Kate, to be made and payable on and from tho Ist day of June next, lies at the office of the City Council for inspection. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. TMPORT AJN T MEETIN G, A. L. V. A. On THURSDAY NEXT! the 10th instant, a Mcetiug will be held at the British Hotel, at 2.30 p.m. sharp. Business : Sunday Closing; Opening on Sun days at Legalised Hours; Reduction of License Fee; Abolition of Compulsory Burning of Lamps after the expiration of Hour of License in Cities lighted with. Gas. All Licensed Victuallers are invited to attend. H. FULLER, Secretary. PRINCE IMPERIAL GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that all Shares on which arrears of Calls remain unpaid after Tuesday, the 22nd instant, will be absolutely forfeited. By order of the Directors, W. S. LAURIE, pro Secretary. 5, Wyndham-street, Auckland, 7th May, 1877. "OKINCE IMPERIAL GOLD MINING JT COMPANY (LIMITED). The Directors have this day made a Call (the eleventh) of One Shilling per Share, payable at the Company's Office, No. 5, Wyndham-street, Auckland, on the 15th day of June, 1877. W. S. LAURIE, pro Secretary. 7th May, 1877. OHOOTING SEASO N, 1877. E. PORTER & C° Licensed Dealers undku "The Arms Act," Beg to call the attention of Sportsmen to their Stock ol'— DOUBLE and SINGLE-BARREL MUZZLE LOADING GUNS Double and Single Breech-loading Guns Curhs & Harvey's, and Hall's Snorting Powders Eley's Central-lire Percussion Caps Eley's Pin and Central-lire Cartridge Cases Kley's Chemically prepared Gun Wads Walker, Parker & Co.'s Patent Shot, in 1011.- and 28lli. bags Machine for Filling and Re-cappirg Cartridges Powder Flasks, Shot 1 'ouches And every requisite for the Sportsman. QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, AUCKLAND, N.Z. WANTED KNOWN —I am prepared to sell my stock of Meerschaum Pipes at a trifles over cost, for Cash ! Fine Aromatic Tobacco Mixture, 2. ozs. for Is. Genumc " Venus" Tobacco always on hand. Composition, Briar, and Clay Pipes in great variety. A job lot of Briars at 6d. Be in time ! F. WHITEHEAD, Tea Dealer and Tobacconist, Victoria-street. ANTED to Let, a furnished 4-roomed Cottage, 12s. per week: and a comfort able 5-roomcd House, 3 fireplaces, good vvel', outhouses and stable.—Apply at th« Cheap Fur nituro Mart, Victoria-street east, WANTED, a general house Servant; must be able to cook and wash well.— Apply Mrs. Wynyard, Grafton Road. WANTED, for Hotel in Taumnga, an experienced Laundress; also, House maid, Waiteress, and Boy.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTED, a situation as Barmaid. Would Landlord mention what Style of Dress. Think could manage Print Dresses on 20s. per week.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a Young Man accustomed to the Butchering business. —Apply W. Stimpson, Newton. WANTED KNOWN.— Mrs. Carl Mtiller, Dressmaker, from London, cuts out and Fits Ladies' Bodices at a charge of 3s (id each. — Princes-street, opposite Government House. —Apprentices wanted. WANTED, Male or Female Conk, and a yountr Girl to be useful, for a Waikato Hotel; elderly Woman for an Hotel, Hot Springs. —Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. ANTED, a good Cook foi Farmers' Hotel, Drury.—Apply Quick's Stables at 11 a.m. on Thursday. WANTED, a respectable Girl to assist in housework.—Apply this office. WANTED, a General Servant or Cook.—Mrs Alfred Buckland, New market. W~ ANTED to Let, a 4-voomcd Cottage (new), cibout 15 minutes walk from the Post-office; every convenience necessary for a family; rent low.—Apply at this ofli'-e. W~~~ ANTED to PURCHASE, HOUSE and about Five Acres of Land, in the vicinity of Reinucra or Newmarket. FJRATER BROS., ' Land Agents, &c., Insurance Buildings. WANTED, a respectable Female Ser vant.—Apply at the Glasgow Bakery, Wellington-street. WANTED to Sell, cheap, a five-ton Centre-board Yacht.—J. W. Can- & Son W~ ANTED, 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 Gd pach; Cabinet ditto, Is each ; from W. H. Dam pier, General Dealer, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert-street. * W ANTED, a strong active Lad to drive a Bread Cart; also a Muffin Baker.— Apply C. Burton, Baker, Parnell. WANTED, two good Trousers Hands, immediately.—J. Williams, Victoria or Hobson-streets. ANTED to Buy, Ripe Tomatoes; also, wanted Lea and Perrin's Small Empty Sauce Bottles.—Apply at Thames Store, Drake-street. WANTED, a thoroughly respectable Girl about 15 or 16 years, to wait upon a lady and make herself generally useful; refer ences required.—Apply at No. 12, Albert Hotel, to-morrow morning, between 0 and 11. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Britomart Hotel, Custom-house street. ANTED, for a Country Store, a Man used to the Grocery business, and able to drive ; must be able to read and write. References required.—Apply to F. Deßose, Otahuhu Bakery. WANTED, a first-class Dressmaker; also, a sharp Boy.—Mrs. Butterworth, Queen-street. WANTED to SELL, a first-class three spring second-hand Cart.—Apply to A. Mar.kie, Royal Standard Coach Factory, Durham-street. WANTED to Sell, two Spring Carts and a Paer.alL-Apply Royal Standard Carriage Factory^ Durhanv^treet. 'f^AKfBl) to Rent ov ESpeTToTIQ



171 L E CTO EA L DISTRICT OF EDEN .jCJ The following Persons are objected to as not being entitled to have their Name! retained on the List of Voters for the above Electoral District: — ill Christian name and Snr- Nature of Ground e<2 § No. name of each person Place of abode. supposed of | °'£ objected to. qualification. Objection. s*^ "p.° 41 Bell, Henry James Whan freehold Property sold G2 Brennan, Joseph Panmure freehold Property sold 6'B Brown, James Water View household I Property sold g 75 IJrnnkard, William Whan freehold Dead "-3 98 Carroll, Robert St. George's Bay, _£ Parnell freehold Property sold .2 313 Holt, James Pannuire freehold Dead o° 228 Ireland, William Ross Bank, West W Tamaki freehold Dead £ 341 Jones, Stannus Fcrnsidc, Auckland freehold No qualification _® 386 Leon, Henry Whau freehold Property sold "0 399 Lowden, James Whau household Left district __. 403 Lundon, William Great South Road leasehold Dead | 460 McLeod, John Whau household No qualification | s, 463 McNamara, John Panmure household Dead A 0 491 Murry, Thomas Whau leasehold No qualification 5* -^ 537 Poppleton, James Eden Vine Hotel (1) freehold Property sold o | Poppleton, James Eden Vine Hotel (2) freehold Property sold -g 572 Rogers, Edward Whau household" Same as 573 o O 604 Sharp, James West Tamaki freehold Dead (>22 Stone, William Whau leasehold No qualification Ph 692 Turner, Benjamin Evans Hobson's Bridge freehold Dead >• 699 Wadham, George Whau household No qualification o 760 Porter, John Otahuhu Road, Pa- ** mure Under "Lod- % get's Fran- "8 chise Act, J^ 1875." On roll as free- q holder No. 539. The above Objections will be heard by the Revising Officer appointed for that purpose, at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 21st May, 1577, at 10 a.m. R. C. BARSTOW, Registration Oiiicer. May 7, 1877.



"DAE GAINS. —IN— FINE MILLINERY. )o( • COSTUMES, MANTLES & JACKETS, DRESS GOODS, MANCHESTER GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, LINEN SETS, &c, BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &C. o During the next three weeks we shall ! oiler the above goods at tTREATLY XVEDUCED X RICES! DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING ON THE PREMISES. )O( A. LINABUE V & C 0., 201 & 20G, QUEEN-STREET. SEAFIELD VlEW.—Small house and large piece of ground for immediate sale; very cheap: suitable for nursery; terms as agreed upon.—C. Williamson. Vulcan Lane. FOR SALE, a comfortable eight-roomed Cottage, with either 2, 5. or 6 acres land, first-class; can be sold separately.—Apply to J. D. Jackson, Onehunga. TjlOR SALE (Lake Takapuna), cheap, a JP 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. Q C 0 T C H COLLIES. FOR SALE, Purp-bred Collio. Pups, from Im ported Stock, smooth hair, black and golden tan, very handsome, fit for work, easily broken. Price, £3 3s.—Apply to Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. A?sbfh to £1()0° LENT > on Building Si'/Vv Society principles, or on any terms to suit borrowers. —C. Williamson, Estate Agent, "Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. £1 A A CASH, Balance at 6 per cent. — c&-L\J\J A n improved Farm of 300 acres, to gether with Eight-roomed House, Labourer's Cottage, Sheds, Stockyard, &c. Price, £100.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-strcet. ■ TO LET, in Pousonby, two furnished Rooms, with use of kitchen ; board if re quired. Rent moderate.—For address, apply at McKinstry's Store, Ponsonby. TO LET,~the ResidcnccTof Sir George Arney, at Ilemuera, lately occupied by P. Comisky, Esq., comprising Twelve Rooms and Offices complete, together with Ten Acres of Land, tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TO LET, a good five-roomed House in Hepburn-street, with good -well, gar-lan, &c.—James Reid, Eden Terrace. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the law, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. TO LET, those desirable Rooms, suitable for Photographic or other purposes, lately occupied by Mr. McGarriglc—Milne andChoyce, Cheapside House, Queen-street. TO LET, an eleven-roomed House in Nelson-street.—Apply to F- A. White, Shortland-street. FOR SALE, at Richmond Road, Pon sonby. a House containing 5 rooms, with three allotments, all fenced, anrt outhouses, never failing well of water; the choicest view on the rond. Price. £250.—Apply to J, Carson, Stichbury'a Buildings, Wueen-strect. ■VTO T"ll^~CTp~R:^~M~O""V rXLT l^j ■~HERR SCHOI" 11 begs to inform his Pupils that he has REMOVED his Academy of Mustfc to No- 30, Shortlnnd-street (late Hoft^an's Piano Warehouse), a few doors above the Post-office. H ERR SOHOTT'S ROOMS are avail able for Assemblies, Matinees, Soirees, and Meetings. — Apply "Academy of Music, No. 30, Shortland-street. WAITER A URT GOLD MINING AND QUARTZ CRUSHIYG COMPANY (LIMITED). D I V ID E N I), The Shore Registers will be closed from nooti on Wednesday* the Bth instant, till noon of Saturday, the mh instnnt, v,-bi»n a Dlvlrtena (the first) of One Hhiiliv lf? p?{ . Share will ho. Liv able at i,hp ('oinpiinys OiHoo, In Albert ami Davy-sSxetts, Thames- B, «, IvfAqUONALI),



ri E O X A L HALL. CHILPERIC ! On MONDAY. 11th MAY. /CHORAL H A L^L. Thursday, May 10, 1877. GRAND VCCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT, In aid of the Funds of the engineer and city band. Programme : PART I. 1. Selection. " Lucia di Lammermoor" Donizetti. BAND. 2. Sony, " The Wanderer" .. .. Fesca. MR. EDMISTON. 3. Song1, .. MISS LEAF. ' I. Solo Oboe, "Ah Che La Morte" .. Schott. HKKR SCHOTT. 0. Song, Never More" .. .. Tita Mattei. MR. HARDING. 6. Song, "FarAway" MRS. RAYNES. 7. Trio, "Elisire D'Amore" (Piano, Violin, and Clarionett) MESSRS. TURRELL, COPE,'AND IMPEY. PART IT. 1. Overture, " William Tell" .. .. Rossini. BAND. 2. Song, ''In Happy Moments" .. .. Wallace. MR. EDMISTON. 3. Solo (Flute) MR. INNES. ■1. Song, " 0 Ye Tears" AM. MISS LEAF. 5. Solo (Violin) MR. COPE. G. Duet "Very Suspicious" MRS. RAYNES AND MR. HARDING. 7. March, " Nearer and Dearer" .. H. Brett. BAND. Tickets, 2s. Cd. each, may be had of any of the Members of the Band. Conductor, Herr Schott. J. IMPEY. OP E N IN G OF NEW MASONIC HALL, ONEHUNGA, ON TUESDAY, MAY 15,1877. LODGE MANUKAU, 586, S.C. Brethren to appear in Regalia, and meet at St. Peter's Church, Onehunga, at 4.30 p.m., afterwards walk in Procession to Hall. CONSECRATION" AT 5.30. After which, a CONCERT and BALL will take place. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8 o'clock: Dancing at 10.30. Public admitted to Concert and Ball. Refreshments provided. Double Tickets, 7s. 6d.; Single, ss. Train leaves Auckland at 3.15 for Onehunga. 'Busses in attendance after Ball to take visitors to Auckland. By order of the R.W.M. OUNT EDEN BAPTIST CHAPEL. The Rev. Allan Webb will (D.V.) preach in the above place on Thursday Evening, 10th May. Service commencing at 7.30. AN Oration on Spiritualism will be given by Thomas Walker, Inspirational Speaker. Subject: "Spiritualism Defined and Defended" (selected by the Lecture Committee), in the Lorne-sf.reet Hall, on Wednesday Evening, 9th May. To commence at eight o'clock. Samuel Kderar, 8.A.. in the chair. Doors open at 7.30. Tickets for admission free, which may be ob tained of Messrs. Mason, Hairdressers, Queen street, and of the Comtnittee. A Collection will be made to defray expenses. mO BUILDERS. Tenders are required for Removing an Iron Building in Durham Lane. Specifications may be seen at my office, Shortiand-street, until MONDAY, the 14th instant, when the Tenders are to be delivered at 4 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. mo bootmakers" and others" Tenders are invited for 1000 pairs Knee Boots (500 Ladies and 500 Gentlemen) for the use of the Passengers travelling by the Auckland and Waikato Railway. Tenders to be addressed to the Britomart hotel, the City Council, or the Harbour Board. Lowest or any tender not necessarilly accepted. "OOARD OF EDUCATION, TO BUILDERS. Tenders for fno Erection of School Buildings for Auckland City East will be received by tne undersisrued, at his Office, Quee.n-street, until noon on MONDAY, 21st Ma" instant. Plans and specification to be seen on applica tion to P. HERAPATH, Architect. JJOYAL TgOWLINU gALOON, Opposite Thistle Hotel, New Atxkys i . New Bails i Everything newi ONLY to. Game through the Day> m CMW& &B&, Hpftithte^ Anuuutnunt ia.! ft



MRS. BEASLEY, Milliner, Dressmaker and General Draper, Princes-street, next door to Collison, Confectioner. CHEAP BOATS AND DLNGIES.— j. W. Oarr & Son, next Gas-works. TO-MORROW, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. AT ARTHUR'S MART. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. ■OroUSEIIOLD FURNITURE AND JDL EFFECTS Unredeemed Pledgas, Jewellery Drapery, Clothing. Gold Watches Tinware; Brushware, Plated Ware Harmonium, American Stove Portable Copper, Boiler, &c. THURSDAY, MAY 10. R.EMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, at Kemuera, on Thursday next, 10th hist., at 12 noon, 350 Fat Half-bred "Wethers, from the Waikato. ALFRED BUCKLAND. THURSDAY, MAY 10. WIRE NAILS, KEROSENE LAMPS, WICKS, GLOBES, CHIMNIES, CUT LERY, DISH COVERS, AMERICAN BROOMS, J]. METAL TEA POTS, BUTCHERS' KNIVES (LARGE), &C, &c, &c. E. & 11. ISAACS WILL sell by auction, at their Stores, Fort-street, on Thursday next, May 10, at 11 o'clock, 163 Packages of the alcove. The above will be quitted in whole packages, if possible. " MONDAY, MAY 14. SIX-ROOMED HOUSE AND ACRE. ONEHUNGA. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to sell by public auction at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday next, lith instant, at 12 o'clock. Allotment 12, Section 37, of the Village of One hunga, containing one acre, on which is erected a Six-roomed House, six-stall Stable, Out-houses, &c. This property has a frontage of 2±6 links to the main road, and is situate close to the residence of the late Mr. Eastwood. Also, Lots 16 and 22, of the subdivision of Allotments 15 and 16, section 49, Village of Onehunga, 37 feet 6 inches frontage, by 118 feet (j inches deep, adjoining Mr. Bisset's resi dence, and commanding a good view of the Manukau, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, MAx x. AUCKLAND IMPROVEMENT COM MISSIONERS' ALLOTMENTS. T> ESIDENCE SlTES—Princes, Alfred, J_Li and O'Korke-strcets. BUSINESS SlTES—Wollesley-street East. Auctioneers direct special attention to the Residence Sites (only n few unsold), which for position, convenience, and nearness to the busi ness parts of the city stand unsurpassed. GRANT & MORTON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, MAY 11~ HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., &c., &c. THE subscribers will sel! at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday, ll;li instant, at 11 o'clock. A General Assortment of Houseiold Furniture, tec. &c. Sea. SAMUEL COCHRANE fe SON, Auctioneers. ~~ WEDNESDAY, MAVI)P * AT 11 O'CLOCK SIIAK>. G. W. B I N N E V WILL sell by public aucticu, at the Exchange Sale Rooms, on Wednesday, the 9th instants at 11 o'clock sharp, 57 cases Peak's Jar Jams 28 „ „ 2ilb. Jams 89 „ „ lib. Jams 1-1 „ ~ Tart Fruits 26 ~ Hawkins' Jar Jams 17 „ „ Tart Fruits P.C.-28 „ Peacock's lib. Jams 30 ~ Hawkins' Tart Fruits. 12 „ Johnson Bros' Tart Fruits 300 sacks Bran Also, For and on account of whom it may corcern— 15 Half-barrels Californian Salmon. Terms at Sale. WEDNESDAY, MAY 9. : BY ORDER OF THE AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. SHED E, RAILWAY WHARF. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to sell at the Office of the Auckland Harbour Board, Fort-street, on Wednesday 9th May, at 12 o'clock, ' The LEASE of SHED E, on the Railway Wharf, for a term ending 31st December, 1877. Conditions of Lease can be seen at the Board's Office. SAMUEL COCHRANE AND SON. Auctioneers. B. ONKS. R, n CATCH WEDNESDAY, MAY 9. HARMONIUMS ! PIANOS ! B. TO~NKS~& CO. WILL sell on AVednesday, 9th instant 11 o'clock, ' 4 Harmoniums, by Alexandre, in oak casp i octanes. v,*oe, 4 Church Harmoniums, in stained oak 5 octaves,- 7 stops. ' a 2 Rosewood Harmoniums, by Alexandrp 5 octaves, 7 stops. -Alexandra, 5 3 Walnut do. do. 1 Full Compass Trichord Piano, by Bord in Rosewood. * • ouluj "* 1 do. do,, by Bord, in Walnut 1 Rosewood Piano, by Bord, full compass. The above are first-class inatrumpntc *„ j well adapted for DrawgjggTr pnfe c a h Dd are THURSDAY, MAyloT^~~ THE EEMU?RA YARDS dUU £at Sheep and Lambs 200 Good Eo On e P4^a^ s . frlday7maTTTT" ™"~ THE H ATi ARK ET, FOB SALE, at the ttuymarket, on on i nday next, at II o'clock, 5 Powerful Dmiight. Cpic», 3 and 1 rem-s off' 2 Handsome alack Colts, a pood mutch ft Staunchjr eaVy Draught Maiva ftnd q^ IDwnjjy^.in fed to "Kortuon,