~fnl soprano voice, aud she meritori- P^u- securS warm applause. In the ' ■ Four TnM-v Smiths" Mr Brett's voice was heard X -ood effect, and as a natural con iience he secured an enthusiastic and ? e<* ,-o+ivp encore. Miss Leaf's very fine imperative c™ vaut usl lieard in tllc VOS-"The lime-trees by" the river," "O f Qr.**{£* and "Love's Request," and she ' n-eeted on each occasion with a perfect nvaUn.' This lady is a general fevourite here, and no concert will he complete without her. She has a most pleasing style, and her manner on the platform is charming. Mr Ceo Croickshauk's song " Castles in the Air" evoked its share of applause, and his licrlit but sweet teuor voice was heard with excellent effect. In the second part he sal)f , "The dumb wife," which literally brought down the house. To my mind, however, the gem of the evening was the trio " Magic Wove Scarf" rendered by Miss Leaf, aud Messrs Harding and Brett, in which the voices blended perfectly, and the vocalisation was faultless. They received that kind of applause which clearly indicates rational and intellectual pleasure. I am sure the majority of the audience desired a repetition, and would have demanded it, but for the length of the trio. At the close of the concert Rev. R. Reid, of Papakura, gave an effective recitation, which was warmly applauded. The Chair man then, in a few neat and well turned sentences, thanked the ladies who had provided the trays, the subscribers, aud those who had given their services at the concert. Votes of thanks were passed, and the musical portion of the fete was brought to a close. But there was another treat" in store for the younger and more afile of the audience, who delight in the pleasures of gyratory evolutions. Promptly the seats were removed, and preparations made for a ball, which icept up" until between two and three o'clock in the morning. The whole affair was a decided success, and has given the utmost satisfac tion to all who took part in it. Great credit is due to the committee for the admirable nature of their arrangements.

The Races.

Patron: His Excellency the Marquis of Norman by. K.C.B. President: Vice-president. Mr. Jas. McCosh Clark. Captain Walmsley. Stewards : Captain Fraser I Mr. Thos. Morrin Mr. A- Buckland | Mr. Joseph Banks. Judge: Starter: Mr. Robert Graham Mr. Robt. Wynyard. Clerk op the Scales : Mr. W. J. Marks. Clkrk of the Course : Mr. Thos. A. Brown. Handicapper : Sbcretahy : Mr. H. E. Handley " Win. Percival.

Every one agreed that yesterday's was the best days racing over seen on Ellerslie course. All the races were well contested, and there was no unpleasantness about walks over, suspicious riding, or any of the sundry other causes for grumbling which are apt to crop up at a race-meeting. The officials did their work well and better time would have been kept had the jockeys been more punctual in coming to weigh out. Mr Wynyard was at his old post as starter, and as usual got through his difficult duties with credit. Mr T. A. Brown as Clerk of the Course, and Mr W. J. Marks as Clerk of the Scales, were both quite at home in their work. The Secretary, Mr Percival was here, there,andevery where, and sooiehowmanaged to be always at hand when wanted. On Mr Handley's handicapping the popular verdict was "excellent." No one could wish for a better race than that between Butcher Boy and Shaughraun for the Hurdle Race and the finish for the Autumn Handicap was almost as exciting. The public got hit rather hard over the latter race, as they stood Ariel very persistently. Shanneeu declared 61bs overweight, which however, made very little difference on the result. The Hurry Skurry, which Avas run after our report was sent off, was a most laugh able affair. Eleven horses entered for it, and in one of the false starts half*a-dozen of them went right round the course. When, the. word was at length given, Leonard's Rally, and McGee's Temp'rance got well away, and keeping it up to the end came in first and second. The tail presen ted in this race was very remarkable. At the half distance, quite three hundred yards intervened between first and last, and the race looked much more like a procession. When. Rally passed the post, the last horse was just turning into the straight, his jockey flogging hard to catch the last but one. When we said there was no un pleasantness of any kind, it was a mistake. It was very unpleasant to have to stand on the platform at the Ellerslie course station for three quarters of an hour in the pouring rain, as about two hundred people. b.ad to, after the Races were over. It is time this annual nuisance was done away with. Cannot the Government afford to" put a roof to the station ? If this is impossible, why cannot the traffic manager have an extra train waiting at the Gardens station to pick up those who are left behind by the regular train. Yesterday, we are sure there were thirty _ ladies among those so merci lessly exposed to the inclemency of the weather, and. if half-a-dozen don't catch their death-o'-cold, it speaks well for the constitutions of Auckland women. After the Autumn Handicap, the Committee had a meeting in the Steward's Room, and after discussion,confirmed the Oamaru resolution disqualifying Fishhook and Derrit. They also confirmed the Dunedin resolution regarding the defaulting bookmaker Coleman.

THIS DAY.

Rain, intermittent, but at times a perfect torrent spoilt the races to-day. From early morning ib came clown, and towards noon the clouds became blacker, and the day set into a regular drencher. It was not thought advisable to postpone the programme, and accordingly trie saddling bell rang for the St. Jaeger at a quarter past twelve. ..The spectators at this time might more properly be termed select than numerous. The under and over men gave it best, and scarcely one specimen of the genius card sharper was to be seen. A blinding squall of wind and rain came down just as the 12 o'clock train arrived at the course station, and tke passengers had the full benefit of it as they trudged across the merfdow. Baron, for the Handicap, and Shaughraun, for the Steeplechase, were the scratchings announced at the commence ment of the sport. Hippocampus was talked of as a good thing for the Autumn Handicap, with a start, and, of the others, Ariel and Bide-a-wee had most supporters. Venus Transit was favourite for the Flying Stakes. Hippocampus arrived very late on the course, and delayed the beginning of the proceedings about 20 minutes. When the first race started there were, not more than 200 people on the course, but this number Avas considerably increased afterwards. The course and. saddling paddock were a sea of mud, and the general condition of things was cheer less in the extreme. The bookmakers were the only persons who seemed to have any animation about them.

ST. LEGER STAKES, of 100 soys., with a sweep of 10 soys. each added; h. ft. for acceptors. Colts, Bst, Bst. lOlbs.; fillies and geldings, Bst. 71bs. St. Leger course, 1 mile. 6 furlongs, 132 yards. Mr. Walters' brc Hippocampus, Bst. 101b. . I Captain Walmsley's br c Aeorolite, Bst. 101b. 2 This was simply a walk oyer for Mr Walters' colt, as Aerolite pulled up directly i^ter the start. Hippo looked in first-rate ,*dition, and showed no signs of lameness ab'iie cantered round. He is undeniably a Splendid animal, and will win his owner many valuable stakes if he continues in good health. A few howls were raised in token of the popular, disapproval of a walk as the state of things was generally

I Ist November, 1876, of a weight for age race of soys. to carry 31b. extra ; of 100 soys., 51b. extra; of 200 soys., 101b. extra. Distance, } mile. Mr. W. Walters's chf "Venus Transit, 2 years 6st. 21b3 ' i Mr. Watt's eh g Longlands (inc. 31b. extra), 2 years, 6st. olbs 2 Mr. J. M. Russell's br g Daybreak, aged, Bst. 111b 3 Mr. J. Watt's b h Ariel (inc. 31b. extra), 4 yrs., Ost. 31b. .. — .... 0 Mr. O. C. McGee's gr ni Elsa (inc. 31b. extra)' 4 years, 9st 0 Mr. H. D. Vavasour's b gßide-a-Wee, Syears', ost. 131bs. .. .. .. 0 Mr. Henry's b g Shaneen, o'years/Sst. ii}ib. .'.' 0 Mr. Buckland's blk f Queen Mab, 2 years, 6st. 21bs 0 Mr. J. Hunt's eh g Cockflghter, 2 years, tet 21b. 0 Mr. C. B. Edward's br c Baron, 2 years, (sst olbs . 0

Betting even on Venus Transit; 6' to 4 against Longlands ; 5 to 1 bar two. At the second attempt a good start was effected. After a quarter of a mile had been traversed Vcuus Transit and Longlands drew away from the others, and fought it out between them. At the turn into tha straight Longlands was a quarter of a length ahead, but Mulgrave rode very patiently, aud never called upon his horse till the distance where he let her out, and she at once drew away from her by op ponent, and won by a length. Tim®, 1 mm. 2S sees.

The others were quite out of it. A loud cheer greeted Mr Walters' third victory. |

HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE, of 70 soys., with a sweepstakes of 3 soys. each. The amount accruing from sweepstakes to go to the second horse. Distance, about 3A miles. Mr. McGee's b m Perfume, 6 years, list. lOlbs 1 Mr. J. Buckland's eh g Butcher Boy, aged, 12st 2 Mr. JVIcG-.-e's eh g Connaught Ranger, aged, llst.2lbs 0 Mr. Edgar's b g The Don, aged, lOst. 01b. .. 0 Mr. Thorpe's eh g Isleruan, aged, lOst 0 Mr. Vavasour's gr g Shaughraun, 1 years, 9st. libs o Mr. Thomas's blk h Buckstone, aged, Ost lib 0 Mr. Bobbett's b g The Arrow, aged, Dot. 21b... 0

Mr McGee declared to win with Perfume. fgConnaught Ranger and tke Don, who went away with the lead, refused the water jnmp. Perfume took it, and secured a lead of 100 yards Butcher Boy took the hurdles at second time of asking. At the made fence one of Butcher Boy's stirrup Lions gave wax, aiKl Mr Stephens rode the remainder of the distance with one stirrup. Perfume won by a f tli of a mile.

THEATRE ROYAL.

The holiday" evening was very wet, but tho rain did not prevent hundreds from paying a visit to the Theatre Koyal, for the express purpose of witnessing the feats of the Daven port Brothers, and the dark seance of Mr Fay, in connection with the intervening marvels of ventriloquism. Unfortunately for the sober portion of the audience, several persons far advanced in drunkenness mado several attempts at speechmaking, but these rising men were effectually stopped by Mr Davies. Several gentlemen were named to tie the brothers in the cabinet, and loud cries were made for Mr Thomas Morrin, but that gentle man declined. At length Dr Wallis and Mr John Smith were chosen, and these gentlemen stepped forward and bound the Davenports, examining the cabinet in every part. These gentleman announced to the audience their convictions. Dr Wallis declared that he could find nothing ia the cabinet, and the knot-^-he had been accustomed to tie marriage knots—was as strong as possible. Mr Smith declared that he had made two trade knots, as tight as draper ever made. Dr Wallis went into the cabinet, and sub secraently described what he felt inside, and although he was most watchful, he could not discover any movement on the part of the brothers, and to him the whole aflair was astounding and inexplicable. Mr Smith did not care to venture inside. The second park was devoted to the ventriloquial performances of Mr Davies, who commenced with Tom and Joe, with some happy remarks on the rain, that was falling at the moment, and the prosperous reign of Queen Victoria. This part of the performance was specially pleasing, one of the chief characteristics being: the introduction of the orphan, Mary Jones, who tells her pitiful story from the box, and sings a plaintive stanza,; The last scene in this " strange eventful history " was the dark seance, which we have previously described, the most remarkable part of which is the taking off of JVfr Fay's coftt,|the act of a moment. Mr Smith, on being called to the | stage for the dark seance, slipped out of the j theatre, declaring he would have no more of it. j as he should not feel quite comfortable in such a position; Mr G. Rowe therefore took Mr Smith's place. The entertainment this evening will be under the patronage of the stewards and members of the Jockey Club, and to-morrow afternoon the cabinet feat and Tom and Joe and Mary Jones will endeavour to please the children of schools and families. I

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

RUSSELL, this day. Sailed: Spitfire aud lona. Passengers : Messrs. Phillips, Lilly, Brown, Grey, McLeod, J. Williams, Tipper ; Misses Buchanan, Yon Temskev, and others.

COROMANDEL, this day.

TokateA.—The manager reports ioo lbs. of picked stone from number six, and 50 lbs. of specimens from other parts of the mine. A general review of the mine portends satis factory results in the future.

The Royal Oak manager reports 10 lbs. of specimens during the week, and looks hope fully forward to the future prospects of the mi ne.

The New Golden Pah opened out at sixty feet oti the leader, and some good stone has been already taken out. It is anticipated here that the mine will pay shareholders hand somely. During the late flood the Matawai battery was carried down the Waiau Creek. The tables are now high and dry on Thorley's land. Tiki. —The Arrow battery and fiuming were carried away, and there is no prospect of crush ing for a day or two. The anniversary of the Oddfellows' Lodge last night was commemorated by a dinner, an d was a great success.

[PER PRESS AGENCY].

WESTPORT, this day. HEAVY GALE.—ACCIDENT TO THE MAORI. A heavy gale is raging here. A mishap to the steamer Maori occurred last night. While weighing ahchor in the roadstead a heavy sea struck hex, causing a sudden jerk, and carrying away her steam wiuch, completely smashing it. An anchor and 30 fathoms of chain was slipped, but first buoyed for picking up when gale abates.

WELLINGTON, this day.

Smcido in the Gaol-

This morning, Thomas Brown, a prisoner on remand for stealing watches from Duncan's store, hanged himself at the gaol. The act was most deliberate. He took the opportunity during breakfast time to remain behind in his cell for a few minutes. He got a piece of rope used to tie the bed ding, and fixed it over the door. He got on a footstool, took off his boots, kicked the stool away, and five minutes afterwards, the warder missing him went in search, and found him dead. An inquest takes place to-morrow. LONDON SHIPPING. The following vessels have arrived at London :—From Wellington, Jessie Rfiad man; from Auckland, Rapido ; from Mel bourne, Locb Garry, Loch Lomond, Too woomba, Doretta, and Isabella ; from Sydney, Agent, Murray, and Cairnbally.

TIMARU, this day.

Frightful Accident to an Artil leryman. A frightful accident happened at the firing of the royal salute yesterday. A gunner named Wallis, of the Timaru Artil lery, had-loaded the gun, and when the order to iire was given he forgot he had loaded, and made as if to load again. The firing gunner did not see him, and pulled the lanyard. The gun was fired, and blew WaJlis'a arm oft', severely injuring the right side of his head as well. He now lies in the Hospital. Little hope is entertained of his recovery. LATER.—THE INJURED MAN DEAD. __ The Artilleryman who was wounded yester

=£3 to £2 17s 6d; dairy cows, £10 to £11;-quiet hsifers at calving, £7 15s to £9; pair bullocks, £2i 15s: store ewes, 6s6ii; lambs, is ; fat ewes, 10s. The Taranaki, from Manukau, passed on. The sea was too rougb for communication.

CLEANLINESS.

J < (To the Editor of the Stab. ) SIR, —For the well-known expression, " Cleanliness is next to Godliness," chapters and verse are not to be found in the Bible ; but the ablutionary observances prescribed to the Jews under the Ceremonial Law, ane which observances extended to domes tic as will as personal cleanliness as emblamatical of spiritual purity, are quite sufficient to warrant the adoption of that phrase which originated with good John Wesley. Inferentially, the Scriptures universally inculcate cheanlincss, which virtue is an invariable concomitant of real Godliness, even where the subjects of this heavenly blessing are in the ■ poorest circumstances. Tke excellent Leigh Richmond, in giving an account of one of his visits to the humble cottage in which with her parents lived " The Dairyman's Daughter," says:—"l looked around me, as she ("The Dairy man's Baughter") was speaking, and thought, '' Surely this is none other than the house of God, aud the gate of heaven." Everything appeared neat, cleanly, and interesting. The setting sun shone brightly into the room, and reflected from three or ■ four rows of bright pewter plates and white ■ earthenware, arranged on shelves against, the walls. Clean as was the white-washed wall, it was not cleaner than the rest of the place, and its furniture. Seldom had ; the sun enlightened a house where order and general neatness (those sure attendants j of pious poverty) were more conspicuous." j I may also state that the words "In the midst of life we are in death," which occur : in the burial service of the Church of England, do not form a direct quotation from the Bible, although scores of texts can i be produced from the sacred oracles, in substantiation of that solemn truism.— Truth.

THE BRUTAL CONDUCT OF THE HANGMAN.

To the Editor of the Evening Star- I Si|i, —I am convinced that not one reader of J this night's Star can peruse your account of To I Pa Ti's execution without a thrill of horror I freezing on their hearts. I refer particularly to the fiend-like conduct of the hangman. AVhiJefc it remains the law of the land that "Whoso I sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood tut I i shed," it is absolutely necessary that an mdi- j vidual should be found to carry out the dread i I decree, and providing he performs the duties of I his dreadful office with decorum, and betrays an anxiety to inflict as little as maybe of mental tortura, and endeavours, to the best of his I ability, to cause an instantaneous release of the j unhappy culprit's soul from its tenement of clay, I, for one, oonsiderit uniust that he should stand forth as an abhorred thing. But here we hare !in our midst a demon in human guise, who i positively revels in his frightful calling, who all but dances a fandango around his pinioned ! victim, performing absolutely needless opera ; tions, such as tyina; the legs, tapping the throat, leisurely adjusting.' and re-ad,iusting the cap, etc., how tenderly he appears to hare trained the knot to the doomed lad's jugular. lean, sir, ■well imagine the scene. Sherriff, police, report ers, warders, all standing reverently uncovered, ' each and all of them with a prayer from then' j hearts for divine forgiveness to the one about to be hurried into the presence of Jehovah by a ' violent and disgraceful death, I can, sir, imagine all that, hut I cannot imagine, no language can in the feeblest degree convey the absolute horror i that all must have experienced, when forth upon i the morning air rang harshly out from the hang- i man's foul throat " How do you like that, Jack !" j What did the ruffian mean ? Had he an idea in his heart that those sad grave men below would have laughed at his brutal exclamation? I will pursue this sickly theme no further. But I can not resist comparing this hangman with the ' gentle Calcraft. He invented a series of leather straps so as to do away with any unnecessary ■ pain in the process of pinioning, each time he lightened a strap,in a soft voice inquired " does that hurt you?" aud when all was ready for the sad procession to the gallows, beseechingly sought forgiveness from the lips of the doomed ! one.—l am, Sir, Yours, &c, T. B. Hannaford. I

FRATERNAL HOME TEA-MEETING

The anniversary tea-meeting in connection with the Fraternal Home Lodge, 1.0. G.T., took place last evening, in the Albert-street Temperance Hall. Unfortunately, the inclemency of the weather deterred a large number of persons, who would otherwise have been present, from venturing out, but, despite this fact, the affair was a decided success. Tea was provided for about 250 persons, at half-past six o'clock. The following ladies attended the tables:—Misses McGinley, Piper, Allen, Adams, Ash (2), Elder, and Mesdames Roberts, Hemus, Jeseop, and McManus ; also, Messrs Bell, Rist, Lovell, Allen, Cobine, Adams, Jamieson, Mott, Donaldson, and Piper (junior). After tea, a public meeting was held, presided over by Brother French, the Worthy Chief Templar of the Lodgo. The plat form presented a brilliant appearance, owing t® the presence of the various officers of the Lodge, decorated with their respective regalias. The " Ode of Welcome" having been sung, the Chairman delivered a practical address on the good work at present being accomplished by the Order, and, also, on the question or opening the public-houses on Sundays. Mr Jenkins, of the Victoria Lodge, delivered a humorous address, which was much appreciated by the audience. Addresses were also given by Brothers G. and S. Hemus, and Rev. B. T. Dudley. Sister Hirst, of North Shore, recited '"England's Curse," and "Close the Ale-house Door," with splendid effect. Sister Gribble was extremely successful in her song, '"Far Away," for which she received well-merited applause. The Brothers Buchanan digfcighted the audience with two duetts, "The Temperance Ship," and " A Life on the Ocean Wave." Sister Agnes Carr recited very well, "A Bride's Vision in a Wine-glass j" aud Brother Jamieson, "The Countryman's Reply to the Recruiting Sergeant," and the "Spanish Cham pion." A reading, "Herrings for Nothing," by Brothc Parker, was well received. Mr R. Tudehope sang " The Staunch Te«totallers." During the evening, the Fraternal Home choir, composed of five ladies and four gentlemen connected with the Lodge, sang several selec tions successfully, and with much taste. Pro fessor Karl Butschkow presided at the piano forte during the eveningl, and acquitted himself very creditably. The entertainment was brought to a close at a reasonable hour by the audience singing the National Anthem.

GRAFTON ROAD SCHOOL ANNIVER SARY.

A considerable gathering of young ladies, gentlemen, and young persons took place in the Graf ton-road school-room and church last even ing for the purpose of celebrating the 11th anniversary of the Sunday school. Rev. W. Kirk, president of the New Zealand Conference, and Other ministers,took part in tUe proceedings. Mr McMaster, superintendent, occupied the chair. Mr H. H. La wry read the report, which shewed a decrease of ten in the attendance of children during the past year; the present num ber was 189. Six teachers have left during the year, two have joined, and four have been taken from the elder classes, The library has been increased by the additiqa of 34 books, and now contains 522 volumes, with an average weekly circulation of 80. The interest of the school in the cause of missions has been well sustained. The balance-sheet shewed receipts (including balance from last year, £3 15s lid, and balance now due to treasurer, 15s lOd), £49 3s lOd. Practical speeches were subsequently delivered in relation to Sunday schools by Mr Thomas McMaster, Revs W. Kirk, and R. Taylor, and Mr J. N. Buttle. Rev. W. J. Williams greatly interested the audience by several readings from the poetical works of Professor Longfellow, Dr Moir, (the poetic "Delta" of Blackwood's Magazine), and from Dr. Charles Mackay. The poems were well chosen, and displayed a liberal and appreciative taste. The meeting closed with votes of thanks to the chairman, the tea providing ladies, and the members of the choir, who had added to the pleasures of the evening by their contributions of music and song.

THE EVENING STAK, FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1877.



One of the Advantages of direct communication with America is apparent by the introduction of the Self-Acting Roller Blind. This Boiler Blind is perfection. Works in the most natural aud easy manner. No side lines and ra/ek«» to get out of order. It falls and risets noiselessly, and the instant response to the gentlest touch of the hand is a mos^ pleasing feature. It has been patented and tested for the last 12 years in America, superseding all other kinds. The ROLLER BLIND OF THE AGE is obtainable only at the City Hall Arcade. All new Biiildings should be fitted with them, the expense being very little more than the old fashioned sort, and they can be supplied for windows of any size by Holloway and Garlick, General House Furnishers. — [Advt.]



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WANTED a general Servant; one who can milk a cow preferred.—Apply to Mrs Edgar, Epsom. WANTED, a respectable General Ser vanfc.—Mrs. Brearley, Butcher, Wake field-atreet ANTED, a Situation as Machinist or assistant to the Dressmaking.—Apply by letter, to Machinist, this office. WANTED, an active young Man with some experience in General Storekeep ing, as Assistant Bookkeeper and Correspondent. Apply by letter, with names of references, to 8.A.. Star Offioc. WANTED, a strong Boy who can milk for a farm 5 miles from town ; ss. a week and found.—Apply to-morrow morning, between 9 and 10, at Mrs. Spiers, Devonshire House, Hobson-street, next door to the Sootia Hotel. "ITf ANTED 7 a smart Boy.—Apply to TT Publisher, Star Office. _^ WANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply to M. Murchie, Tailor, Shortlind-street. W "ANTED, a good Housemaid, who can also assist in looking after two children.—Apply any day this week, before 12 o'clock, to Mrs. D. B. Cruickshank, Remuera. ANTED, a Servant about 16 years of | age; reference required.—Apply to Mrs. I Hayden, AVakeiield-street, WANTED, a Barmaid to go to Levuka, Fiji.—Apply at this office to-morrow, between the hours of 10 and 11. WANTED, a good General Servant, accustomed, to children.—Mr. Byeroft, Oaehunga. WANTED, for an Hotel in the country, a respectable Woman as Cook, and to assist in the house work ; to a suitable person good wages will be given : references required. Apply personally to Mrs. Rose, Pansonby Cltib Hotel, Ponsonby. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apyly Star Office. WC. DENNES, Queen-street, Hand • Lock-stitch Sewing Machines, from £3 3s ; Treadle Sewing Machines, from £5 10a. WANTED, a Working Partner to learn or work in a Market Garden; small capital; 60,000 Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brocoli, &0., almset fit for the market, all fresh and growing. Come and see them grow.—Wm PluM.eridge, Onehunga, WANTED, a Cabinetmaker.—Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Corner of High and Victoria-streets East.



WANTED, Second-hand Double-Inure! Fowling-piece, breech or muzzle-loader. ' Apply J- G. Wilson, 17, Insurance Buildings. WANTED, Apprentices for the Saddlery Business.—Apply to D. Gardiner, Clare mont House, Prinocs-street. ANTED to Let, at Ponsonby, within five minutes walk of Frooman's Bay, Rooms, furnished or unfurnished, with or with out board.—Apply W.H.H., Post-oinoe. WANTED, Sportsmen to hire Boats of J. W. Carr & Son, next Gasworks. ANTED Known/ Gents' handsome strong Imitation Morocco Travelling Bags, or Satchels, only is. each; a great bargain. —W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert-street. WANTED, an experienced Female Servant; good wages given.—Blue Post Dining Rooms, next Metropolitan Hotel, lower Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, OVERCOATS OVERCOATS. Why buy Slops, when you oan get a good Overcoat made to measure guaranteed to fit and wear well, from 30s. and upwards.—Only to be had for Cash at J. WILLIAMS', Victoria-street. W'~~ANTED KNOWN, that Builders and other Timber Buyers can be sup plied at low rates, at the Waikawau Yards. Custom-house-street. Special advantages until the end of this month. Posts, House Blocks, Shingles, &c— B. Carr. ANTED, Purchasers for a Fashion able Lot of Hats (bought a job), prices, Is 6d to 4s 6d each. These Hats being all new fashion able goods, are worth nearly double thejmarked 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, 9d each, in all shades; Berlin Wools, in bright colours only; Best Silk Ribbon, from Id a yard; Paper Cuffs, Cd per dozen pairs ; White, Grey, and Drab Fingering Wool, is per head.; these Wools are nearly equal to Berlin ; Price's Violet Powder, 6d per packet, highly recommended; Puff Boxes, with Puffs complete, from Is ; Metal ditto, from Is 6d; Infants' Robes, extremely handsome, from 11s to 18s each. N.B.—Every article is of the Best Quality, and could not be procured better or as cheap in Queen-street. — Address: J. Green, Hosier, Haberdasher, &c., second door above Thompson s Grocer, Victoria street. ANTED KNOWN.—We have opened up 500 Waterproof Coats, which we shall sell at 10s. 6d., worth 18s. Cd.—Samuel Coombes & Co., City Clotiling Mart, 92, Quoen street, Auckland. P~HEASANTS. — Wanted to Sell, a capital Pheasant Dog.—Other particulars can be known at this office. ERE, SCBOTT'S ROOMS are avail able for Assemblies, Matinees, Soirees, and Meetings. — Apply "Academy of Music, No. 30, Shorfiand-etreei. *



MICHAEL BREARLEY, FAMILY AND SHIPPING BUTCHER. S3T Now Selling:— Fore-quarters Mutton (best quality)... .2d. per lb. Hind-quarters ditto 3d. per lb. Chops id. per lb. Boiling 8eef..... 2d. to id. perlfc/ Roasting Beef. id. to 6d. per lb. Prime Dairy-fed Pork 4d. to 6d. per lb. Prime Pork for Baoon. M. BREARLEY, B U T C H B R, Wakefield-street. FO R SAL E, ATTHE STAFFORDSHIRE IRON WORKS, HOBSON-STREET, near the ,< Gasworks:— Large Consignments of Hardware at English prices. Ship's Chains, 5-16 25/6, 3 24/6, i 23/6 per cwt., with test certificate with each chain Boiler Rivets, }, t, h §, 5-16, }, from 22/ $ cwt. Horse Nails, from /9 to /ll $ tb. • Ewoank's Nails, from /3£ to II $ lb. Ewbank's Spikes, 7 and 8, /2-J $ ft>. Galvanized Spikes, 3 to 6, from /3 $ lb. Galvanized Roofing Nails, 2 and 2j, /4<| $ ft. Galvanised Chains, 5-16 /U, f /1$ ft. Copper Boat Nails, 1/6 i 8 lb. Composition Spikes, /10 lb. Carpenter's Rim Locks, Files, Screws Boiler Mountings -.. . t Steam Engine Boilers ■ • • -■ Ship's Pumps and Windlasses Brass Castings, from 1/3 * n>. If on Castings, from. 14/ <P cwt. C. HAWKESWOOi). Gr c or & c JBl v l m c, SHIPPING & FAMILY BUTCHER. MUTTON (Best Quality)— FORE-QUARTERS .. .. 2d. per lb LEGS & LOINS DO. .. .. to. MUTTON CHOPS .. .. io. BEEF (Best Quality)— PRIME SIRLOIN .. od. to6D. „ RIBS BEEF .. .. to. toSD. „ BOILING BEEF.. 2p. 3d. and to. BEEF SAUSAGES (Steam made) 4d. & PRICES REDUCED SATURDAY NIGHTS! "P9 DEALER IN GAME AND POULTRY. NEXT ALBERT HOTEL, AND OPPOSITE THE CITY MARKET, QUEEN-STREET. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. N O TIC E. The Fifth Annual General Meeting of the Auckland Permanent Co-operative Building and Investment Society, for the purpose of receiving the Annual Report and electing a Committee of Management for the ensuing year, will be held at the Lome-street Hall, on TUESDAY, sth June, at half-past seven in the evening. JOHN BATGER, »-■;!■:-.■.- . Secretary.



OHOOTOG SEASON, 1877 E. PORTER & Co, Licensed Dealers under "The Akms Act,' Beg to call the attention of Sportsmen to their Stock o#— DOUBLE and SINGLE-BARREL MUZZLE LOADING GUNS Double and Single Breech-loading Guns Curtis & Harvey's, and Hall's Soorting Powders Eley's Central-fLee Percussion Caps Eley's Pin and Central-fire Cartridge Oases Eley's Chemically prepared Gun Wads Walker, Parker & Co.'s Patent Shot, in 101b. and 281b. bags PATENT CHILLED SHOT. Machine for Filling and Re-cappiog Cartridges Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches And every requisite for the Sportsman. QUEEN AND~HIGH-STREETS, AUCKLAND, N.Z. OF REMOVAL. H. . A TKma BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HB £T H A S REMOVED!!"^ TO TH Premises Next Door Below his Old Shop. H. ATKINS Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very lfberal patronage from his first commencing business up "to the present time, and to assure them that although his trade has increased to that exteat, that his REMOVAL to more Commodious Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will stil be adhered to: viz., keeping a good article. buying in the cheapest market, and selling at the smallest profit possible. His New Shop shall always 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 STO.CK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will always be found, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND ! H. ATKINS. OF EEM OVAL. HERR SCHOTT begs to inform his Pupils that he has REMOVED his Academy of Music to No. 30, Shortland-street (late Hoftman's Piano Warehouse), a few doors above the Post-office. ;



TUT ILNE AND HOY C E Are; Now Sh-owing Their . Mi \ . „ , ,ooo~_-- •■ ■ \ 00 Autumn 85 "Winter Goods 00 Iv Every Department, Which they bee; to submit to the Public as being well worthy o£ inspection. $3L The following are a few items: — NEW MILLINERY and STRAW GOODS NEW RIBBONS, TRIMMINGS, &c. NEW CLOTH JACKETS NEW SEALSKIN JACKETS NEW SKIRTS NEW ULSTERS and WATERPROOFS NEW DOWN & FELT DRESSING GOWNS NEW DRESSING JACKETS NEW FUR GOODS NEW SHAWLS NEW WOOL GOODS. NEW JACKET AND MANTLE CLOTHS In Sealskin, Pilot, Lambskin, &c. •" N.B.—BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS at the old prices, notwithstanding the advance in the Home Markets. RsasiS BLANKETS, DOWN AND OTHER.QUILTS, SHEETINGS, CALICOES, CRIMEAN SHIRTINGS, And all other MANCHESTER GOODS Well Supplied. , THE BABYg LINEN AND UNDER CLOTHING DEPARTMENTS Are well stocked in all thei»i Branches. NEW HOSIERY, SHIRTS, SCARFS, Etc., ,Etc, Etc. mourning? orders promptly executed. :| >•"- ■'. ■■ :- ___/■ ', DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING Conducted on the Premises by a first class Melbourne Abtiste. MILNE & C H O V CE, "Cheapside House," QUEEN AND WELLESLEY-STREBTS, AUCKLAND.



T7 AIPARA RAILWAY. To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should lbave Auckland Wharf for the Otamatea—TUESDAYS. Wairoa-FRIDAYS. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. TZ" AIPASA RAIL WA Y. On and after Monday, May 7th, 1877, the Train will leave Riverhead at 3 p.m., for Relensville. Table will be as follows:— Riverhead, departure .. 3 p.m. Kumeo 3.16 p.m. "Waimauku .. .. .. 3.30 p.m. Rewiti 3.48 p.m. Woodhill 3 53 p.m. Pairoa .. 1.1 p.m. HelensviUe, arrive .. .. 4.20 pm. By order. &A. V. MACDONALD, , Z&Z General Manager. If 9 \-Z) o c. Valuation Kot,i<aAg for the Pon-



NORT HERN T» ADVOCATE. mo BE PUBLISHED JUNE 6th. The only Local and Genuine Advertising Medium for HOBSON, RODNEY, WHANGAREI, BAY OF ISLANDS, HOKTANGA, AND MONGONUI COUNTIES. && Aggregate Population, 24,000. "®a -i?l fk —FOR SALE, Building Allot ii&X"« nients, S9 x 150 feet, for £10. Capital chance for working men. —S. "Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post office, gj SALE (cheap), Saddle Hotel, Tokatea Range, Coromandel. House doing fair business. Owner leaving on account of bad health only.—Apply to the Proprietor on premises. OR SALE, New-ton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fort-street. mO LET, a New" Floor, 96 x 15 feet, JL suitable for Bowling Alley or Skating Rink.—Apply to A. Dornwell. FOR SALE, in London-street, Ponsonby, a comfortable sjx-roomed House, with every convenience, with three allotments of Land, planted with choice Fruit and other trees; unrivalled view of the harbour.—Apply at the Bible Depot, Queen street Junction. TNOR 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. FOR SALE.—A six-roomed House, with six acres Land, at Remuera. with good view.—H. Fartington, Stitchbury's Buildings. OR SALE.—The Windmill, Symonds street, with the Allotment on which it stand.—H. Partington, Stitchbury's Buildings. rilO LeT, two Rooms in Sheridan-street, JL off Wellington-street; rent, le. per week. —Enquire af Mrs. Porwin's. J[®6>4^ to £1000 LENT, on Building 9&/W\r Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. TO LET, a House of 7 rooms on Albert street, and one of 4 rooms on Mill's Lane. Apply to J. M. Macdonald, Bank Buildings. TO LET, in Guudry-street, off Karanga hape Road, Newton, a Large Four-roomed Verandah Cottage aad Garden. 99 x 99 feet.— Apply to J. Morrison, Asphalter, Newton Road. O LET, at Mount Eden., a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 24a. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. TO LET, a Grocer's House and Shop, top of Hobson-street, containing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid ok. —Apply toN. McCulsky, top of Hobson-street. TinO LET, spacious and convenient Oihces, JL 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, a l'lonse on the Alten Road, * containing 12 rooms.—Apply Win. Aitken, Land Agent. TCrXET, a Bakery ; present trade SOO to 1000 loaves per week; nominal rental.— Apply Frater Bros., JKxchange_Buildings. TO LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by P. Comisky, Esq., comprising Twelve Rooms and Offices complete, together with Ten Acres of Land, tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land»gent.



TO LET, a six-roomed House, corner of Franklin and Ponsonby Roads.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent. TO LET, House of six rooms, with Stabling, Outhouses, and Paddocks, situated near Epiphany Church, Great North Road.—Apply on the premises. TO LET, an eleven-roomed House in Nelson-street.—Apply to F. A. White, Shortlaud-street. TO LET, 25 Acres of Land at Morning side with house, cowsheds, &c.—Apply Star Office. £1 WANTED to BORROW c^'-*-•» *-* " v this sum, on first-class security, for a term. Principals only treated with. — Address "A," Box No. 19, Post-office, Auckland. UFEINS and CRUMPETS Daily, at Chas. Burton's, Queen-st. and Parnell. FOUND, a Pipe.—Owner can obtain same by apply at this office. OST, a Promissory Note for £181 L6s., dated 14th May, 1877. Payment stopped. The finder will be rewarded upon leaving the same at this office. -I f\S. REWARD.—Lost, a Bay Ponj, JL \r branded JL on shoulder.—Anyone re turning the same to Wm. Plumeridge, One hunga, will receive the above reward. LOST, on Wednesday afternoon, a Gold Earring.—Anyone bringing tke same to this office will receive 10s. reward, i OST, from the Star Hotel last night, 4 Drakes. —Anyone finding and returning them will be suitably rewarded. Of I ;;G-i E. Utertain sums being owing to me, for Liquor i supplied, and such sums being generally known as debts of honour, net being recoverable at law, I hereby give notice that unless such sums be paid to me on or before the Ist day of June, 1877, I will publish the name, occupation, and address of, and sums owing by each of the par ties so indebted. ■ THOS. G. KKNNAN, Rising Sun Hotel, Newton. May 25,1877. "XTOTICE.—There will be no.Match be- J3I tween Ponsonby and Parnell to-morrow. —F. W. Herries; Hon. Sec, of P.F.O. IW'EWS FOR THE PEOPLE! FURTHER REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF BREAD. Wanted the Public to know that I willisell my Superior Quality Bread at 4Jd. for cash, at my Shop; sd. delivered. Also, Second Quality at 4d, at the Shop; 4£d. delivered. Hot Rolls and Buns, Id. each, at 7 a.m. daily. Don't forget.— ROLLERSON (late McKeon), poraer of Pitt and Vincent-streets. Terms strictly cash at the Shop. .. - . ■ "^kTOTICE. — :1 ani not responsible for any LJ3I' Debts my wife, Margaret. Morris, may.: contract without my written order,, as she has left her home without provocation.—George Morris. ; ... ...' ' "TV/TONE YTO LEND.—A large sum o U-fLJL Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up rwards, at very, low interest.— Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, oh Mortgage, at • the usual rates of interest.—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ■•■•■■■-.- - ■:' .T\/f QNEY to LEND in large or small ;-IjJL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to. ~Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street ~ WyTONEY to LEND on first-class free- JLjJL h»ld security, at low rates of interest.— R. O. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. ONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-atreet, next the Post-office. RS. BEASLEY, Milliner, Dressmaker and General Draper, Princes-street, next door to Collison. Confectioner. UFFINS and CRUMPETS Daily, at Chas. Burton's, Queen-st. and Parnell.



rp H. HA L L & CO. HAVE REMOVED FROM WYNDHAM - STREET TO THE STORES FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY MESSRS. LOW & MOTION, HIGH-STREET AMD VULCAN LANE.



~j\J~R. B. SCHWARZBACfI -LtJL (From the Untversitv Eye-LJlinics of Berlin), SPECIALIST FOR DISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, THROAT, AND CHEST, can be Consulted from May 18th to June 15th, at the " DEVONSHIRE HOUSE," iate Captain Casey's, Hobson-st., Auckland. !J3L Ilonrs, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. __ UCKLAND STEAM PACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). N OTIC E. The Fifth (Tenth Half-yearly) Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in tho above Company will be held in the Large Room of Mr. Tothill's Offices, Shortland-street, Auckland, on MON DAY, the 28th instant, at 3 p.m. Business: —To receive the Report and Balance Sheet for the Half-year, ending the 30th April ult., to elect three Directors in place of those retiring, and who are eligible for re-election, and to elect an Auditor for the ensuing year. A notice by a Shareholder has been given to wind-up. WILLIAM LODDER, Manager. Auckland, 18th May, 187". board. RE-BUILDING QUEEN-STREET WHARF. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 12th May, IS/7. Tenders will be received at this office until TUESDAY, the 29th instant, at noon, for Re-building portion of Queen-street Wharf, in terms of plans and specifications to be seen at the Engineer's office. Tenders to be endorsed, "Tender for Re building Queen-street Wharf." The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. TENDERS FOR CRAB, WINCH, SCREW JACKS, PORTABLE FORGE, VICE. LAMPS, BARROW, DRILLS, DIES, AND TAPS, &C, &c, &c. Town Clerk's Office, May 22,1877'fi The City Council will receive tenders until 2.30 of WEDNESDAY, the 30th instant, for various requisites for Waterworks Pumping Station, in accordance with particulars and terms to be seen at this office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender.



P. A. PHn.IPS.Town Cterk.



mENDERS for the. Erection of School JL Buildings at Otahuhu will be received by the undersigned until noon of THURSDAY, 7th June. Plans and specification to be seen on application to Mr. S. Luke, Chairman of School Committee, Otahuhu; or at the offices of the Board of Education, Wyndbam-street, Auck land. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. nrTo s h i n g-l c k s. Tenders required for Re-Shinglinga Building. For particulars, apply to » GEO. EVITT, Upper Queen-street. PUBLISHED, THIS D AY, By HERR SCHOTT, v FANTASIA FOR THE PIANO, " LOUIS XIII." To be had of all Music-sellers, and at Herr Schott's Academy of Music, 30, Shortland street. ROLLER CJ KATES! ROLLER iKATES ! The undersigned have a Large Assortment of ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ROLLER SKATES. E. Porter & So-, QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS. AUCKLAND. JTJjREAT /CLEARING QALE — OF -i- WINTER STOCK.



tST LIMITED TO FOUR WEEKS ONLY!! A. LINABURY & CO., 204 &206, QUEEN-STREET. A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF -WINTER STOCK HAS THIS DAY COMMENCED, AND WELL CONTINUE FOUR WEEKS ONLY, During which the Entire Stock will be subjected to such a SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PRICE, That the object aimed 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 pubiic may rest assured in getting the Best ob> Everything at and Under Wholesale Prices !!! The STOCK consists 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. Dressmaking on the Premises. ;'' Country Orders carefully and promtly executed. , . ' Comparison Invited. THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE S-OLD REGARDLESS OF COST!!I A T in abu ry & rvo. } 204 & 206,-.QUEEN-STREET.; ;to-morrow. m. Jones & co. WILL Sell at the Central Sale Rooms, at 11 a.m. ■ . .■' Ponltry, Produce, and Sundries. ' AT 12 NOON, - • ~ Wreck of Feronia. . - i■) TO-MORROW. — WRECK OF BARQUE FERONIA, SAILS, STORES, ETC. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction at the Central Sale Rooms, To morrow (Saturday), 26th, at 12 nooa, The Hull, Sails, Running Gear, Rigging Anchors, Chains, &c, of the barque FERONIA, as she now lies stranded at Kaipara Heads. Will be sold in one lot. The Hull, with Anchor and Chains, Warps on board and on beach, 1 Fore sail (new), 1 Mainsail, 3 Upper Topsails. 3 Lower do., 3 Topgallant Sails, 2 Spankers, large quantity of Running Gear, Side and Mast-head Lights, Top gallant Zards and Masts, 4 casks Beef, 2 good Boats, &c. MONDAY, MAY 28. COTTAGES & ALLOTMENTS, DOCK STREET AND BEACH ROAD, FREEMAN'S BAY. THE subscribers have received instruc tions to sell by public auction at the Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday next, 28th instant, at 12 o'clock. The following Properties, situated in Dock street, at foot of Victoria-street, viz 3 — Lot I.—The freehold of an Allotment 14 feet frontage to Dock-street, with four-roomed House thereon, now let atSs. per week. Lot 2.—Large Allotment, part freehold and part leasehold for fourteen years, with two two-storey Houses thereon, let at 8s and 7s. per week respectively. Lot 3.—Leasehold Interest for 14 years, in en Allotment 17 feet 3 inches frontage to Dock-street, with two-storey House there on, let at 8s per WGek. Lots 4, 5, 6, and 7, are four Allotments having frontage 3of 37 feet 6 inches each to Dock-street, and 38 feet each to the Beach Road from Freeman's Bay to Albert-street.