The method of tying which fixed the brothers was suggested to the Mayor by i\l Tunny The determination to fasten both brothers with the same knot was precon certed and practised for some time in the aftemoonJts complete success was exhibited hist nMit. On a previous occasi on a sea captain had tied William Davenport in the same v h n t Mr. Goodall, officiating on the other side, had not done so, and the manifestations proceeded. AYe have been requested to-day to pub lish the following medical certificate : —■' I certify that Mr William H. Davenport is, and has been sitfferiHg from rupture of a ilood vessel in the left lung, and during his .star in this town, ought never to have been permitted to perform. I have advised him him to relinquish his intention of troing to the Thames, as his health is in too precarious a condition to bear the fatigues of a journey.—Charles F. Goldsbeo', M.D.-May 30, 1877." . j

WRECK OF THE KATE McGREGOR.

Intelligence was received in town yester day afternoon of the wreck of the fine schooner Kate McGregor at Waikato Heads. The Kate McGregor is almost a new vessel, being about 2 years old. She belongs to Captain D. H. McKenzie, Captain McGregor, and Mr Bigelow, and was built by Messrs Bigelow and Sons in very superior style. She is 65 tons register. She was last in this .port at the beginning of last month, when she cleared for Oamaru with a cargo of timber. She arrived at Oamaru, landed her timber, and then loaded wheat for Mr llobt. Lamb, of Nga ruawahia Mills, Waikato. After leaving Oamaru she sustained the full brunt of very heavy westerly gales, and having lost some of her sails off Tarauaki she put back to Wellington to refit. Left that port again on the 13th inst., and set sail for Waikato. The bad weather still continuing, she was knocking about for over a fortnight., trying to make the Waikato Heads. Yesterday morning she took advantage of a bit of line weather to cross the bar. The captain's telegram will tell the rest. He snys : "Sorry to inform you of the loss of the Kate McGregor this morning inside the bar. Got in all right, with the wind west. when it fell calm, and >ye drifted on the South Bank." The Kate McGregor is insured for £1,000 in the New Zealand office, and the cargo of wheat, etc., for £SOO in ♦he South British, Captain Worsp the Marine Surveyor for the South British Insurance Co., left by this morning's train for Mercer from whence he will proceed to the scene of the wreck on the steamer Bluenose which has been chartered for the purpose. On arrival at the vessrl he will do his best to save the cargo.

WAIUKU, this day.

THE KATE McGREGOR ASHORE. The Kate McGregor, loaded with wheat, is reported to be ashore at Waikato Heads. It occurred about 11 o'clock yesterday .forenoon. No lives are lost.

THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACTS.

The Government has lately distributed amongst the County and Highway Beards, circulars inviting suggestions as to the working of the local Government measures of last s&ssion, and the amendments which may be deemed necessary in order to secure their more efficient working. We believe that at the late meeting of Ministers held at Wellington it was arranged that these suggestions should be collated, and laid befoi-e Parliament with the view of afford ing the fullest possible information. It is therefore probable that the various local Government Bills will be considerably amended during the approaching session.

HARBOUR BOARD.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Harbour Board was held yesterday, Captain Daldy in the chair. Present: Messrs T. T. Masefield, L. W. Eaton, H. S. Meyers, J. A. Tole, E. Isaacs, M. Niccol, J. Cosgrave, and D. H. McKenzie. The business consisted of correspondence, reports of committees, a lengthened discussion on Mr D.anaher's claim for extras on his contract. The accounts were presented, and the following or dered to be paid: General account, £19(5 13s 3d; loan account, £150: total, £640 13s 3d. The state ment of funds was as follows:—To balance in bank, £2593 10s lid; cash in hand, =812 2s lid : total, £261013s lOd. By accounts ordered to be paid as above, £496 13s 3d. To balance, £2114 0s 7d. Moneys voted, £550; interest and exchange, July 10, 1877, £4775: total, £1775; total, £5325. Cash on deposit, £2000. Loan Account.—Dr. : Balance in Bank, £1298 9s; accounts for payment, £150: total, £1443 93. A petition was read from the inhabitants of Hobsonville, Itiverhead, and immediate districts, signed by Mr John Lamb, and others, praying that a wharf might be con structed at Bruce's Point. Mr M. Niccol pre sented the petition for Mr O. Mays, who was not able to be present. ' The petition was re ceived, the engineer to prepare plans and esti mates as to the probable cost .of the work. On the motion of the Chairman, the name of Mr Heather was placed on the Finance and Tariff Committees. The only remaining business of importance were the tenders for rebuilding the wharf. The following were the tenderers and amounts:—Richard Dickson, £1789 ; Glendining, £1775 153 4d; Alexander Watson, £4538 ; Martin Danaher, £4799 IPs; John Britton, £1049; Richard White, £1749; Alexander Sutherland and Wil liam Smith, £4777; John Taylor, £1375 ; John Thorpe, £1572 9s lid; John McLean and Son, £4747; William Sims, £5275. After a brief con sultation, the tender of Mr John Taylor was ac cepted.

EDEN TERRACE.

The ratepayers of this district held a meeting last evening at the Eden Vine Hotel, for the purpose of considering the propriety of striking a rate of 9d in the pound. Mr W. J. Suiter occupied the chair, and stated that in consequence of a requisition from the ratepayers in respect of the proposed ninepenny rate, he had con vened the present meeting; he would ■therefore ask ratepayers present to. state their views. Mr Reid, the first speaker, objected to the proposed rate, and was not aware that sxich a rate was to be struck. He had attended most of the meetings held In the suburbs for the election of County Councillors, and from nearly every one who sought the honour of being a Councillor they had been told that no rate would be struck in the- Highway Districts. Even with that promise they would not accept the Counties Act, but got the permissive clauses of the Act hung up, and remained a Highway District. No Avonder then, that ratepayers should be surprised that a rate had been struck without the consent ot the ratepayers. Not another Highway Board was about to strike a rate, but that Board. It was an insult to the ratepayers if they had the poAver for the Board to go behind their backs and put their hands in their pockets. They Avere a small community, and hitherto they had Avorked agreeably together. He hoped they AA rould do so still. He hoped, for the sake of peace in the district that if such a rate Avas to be struck, it ATould be struck by the rate payers. Mr Henry Waite considered such a rate excessive and unnecessary. He thought 4^d in the £ Avould be suffi cient. The rate at 9d Avould amount to £107 Bs, which Avas in excess of that of last year, £S6. The chairman (Mr Suiter) said that the Board had carefully considered the necessities of the district and acted accor dingly, and according to laAA'i The IaAV had changed since their last annual meeting. Mr Suiter then pointed out that the rate proposed Avonld only amount to £10 more than that of last year, although some were rated heaA^ier than others Avere, lighter in consequence of the change of valuation, and also that they would gain a handsome revenue for the district by the £2 to £1 which they Avould receive from the Govern ment this year, although they might not get it any more. He alluded to the work done by the Board, and their efforts to curtail expenses, also to ..the-works which were required in the district. He also said that, although the amount of the intended rate had been advertised, it had not been struck, and he had no doubt the Board AA rould in some degree be guided by the expression of opinion from ths rate payers as to the amount. The meeting then closed.

EDEN COUNTY COUNCIL.—A SEQUEL.

A private meeting of the members of the Eden County Council was convened to be held yesterday afternoon, at the office of Mr To thill. The object of the meeting was to consider a difficulty in which the Council has been placed by Councillor Wrigley's motior, appropriating the sub sidies to the suburban and country boards. The Act provides that if the permissive clauses of the Act be suspended the duties of the Board shall be limited to the division of the subsidies accruing from the General Government, but the majority of the Eden County Council, in their haste to snatch the lion's share of the subsidy by a sort of coup de main for certain favoured districts in which they are personally interested, overlooked one important matter by making no provi sion for the preliminary expenses of the Council, including the cost of thaf precious Seal, amounting in all to about £100, for which the Councillors had rendered themselves personally liable to the bank. In fact, their cleverness over shottlie mark. The Secretary afterwards applied to the general Government to advance the money for the payment of these expenses, but the reply of the Colonial Secretary was that the County Council had passed a resolution distributing the whole of the subsidy amongst the local bodies, that their functions had practically ceased, and there was no money that could bo appropriated for the purpose of defraying the expenses. The object of the meeting Avas to form a deputation to wait upon the Hon. F. Whitaker to represent the matter, but, owing to an intimation that he was too busy to receive them, the meeting ws|S adjourned until to-day.

FREE TEMPLAR PRESENTATION.

At their meeting last evening, in Cook-street Hall, the Free Templars presented Brother James Cox with a watch and guard, value £9 10s, in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered to the society since its formation. Brother Donald, in a long speech, testified to the untiring exertions of Bro. Cox in the cause of temperance, and thanked the officers and mem bers of the Star of Freedom Lodge, for the handsome way in which they had subscribed to the testimonial. He also remarked that the watch wouid not only remind Bro. Cox of the pleasant hours he had spent with the Lodge, but also of the fleeting moments of time, and he trusted God would, assist him through the remainder of his life in trying to reclaim the fallen. The address was then read and presented with the watch, signed by the officers of the Lodge, to which Bro. Cox replied : Bro. Free Templars, I scarcely know how to thank you sufficiently for this generous and pleasing recognition of my humble services in the cause of Free Templary, a cause in which we have mutually been engaged for the good of ourselves and fellow men. I have long regarded, intemperance as the prolific source of many social and physical evils, and as one of the chief impediments to individual and national pros perity. I believe that while we strive to arrest the progress of intemperance, the people should be guarded against temptation to unlaw ful pleasures, by the means of such innocent recreation as shall excite modemtely, and pro duce a cheerful fraue of mind. Hence, in common with my co-workers, 1 haA-e counte nanced.and encouraged Saturday evening enter tainments in this city, which are calculated to refresh the mind without exhausting the system.l hold the opinion that man was formed tb enjoy as well as to labour, and the state of society should be adapted to this principal of human nature. I feel that I have done no more than my duty in my sphere of life, in favour of truth, virtue, and sobriety, and in thanking you for this token of your esteem I trust that, while it Avill remind me of the rapid march of time, it will act as an incentive ot future exertions in the movement in which the Free Templars in this colony are honorably identified."

HOWORTH'S HIBERNICA.

This, the ''original" and, in fact, the only legitimate panorama of Irish scenery, will open at the Theatre Royal to-morrow evening. This Hibernica is pronounced by the Australian Pres3 to be perfect of its kind, and the fact that it ran for 70 consecutive nights in Melbourne and 18 in Sydney, while it has done a 2C months' tour of the Australian colonies, is proof sufficient of its merits. Not one of the numerous member of this large company have ever appeared in this city,so that their faces,as well as their business, are entirely new to us. The "'Sydney Morning Herald " speaks in the highest terms of praise of the views, as well as of those who assist in illus trating it. It says : " While the views are pro ceeding a most amusing and smartly written comedy called''Kitty O'Connor" is performed by the company, and they keep the audience in roars of laughter. The comedy is full of Irish wit and humour, and almost brims over with songs and dances." Of Miss Poinier, we are told she sang several Irish melodies in a manner which ensured her several encores. She is a capital step dancer, and it would, not be easy to find her equal. In fact, dancing is evidently the forte of every member in the company, and in itself would insure the success of the entertain ment. Mr Tim Cohan is highly spoken of as an exponent of Irish wit, and Mr Howorth's Dutch man is said to be immense. Of Mr Harry Nichol son, the " Melbourne Argus" says: " His ' Simple Simon' must be classed as one of the finest pieces of acting we have ever seen, and no doubt is the result of many long years patient study and research; altogether his performances are in themselves, well worth the price paid for ad mission." In all the notices we have read, similar complimentary references are made to the capabilities of the members of the company. The secretary, Mr H. A. B. Williams, lias made his presence freely known by means of printer's ink. En passent, we may remark that Mr Williams is more familiarly known as " Alpha betical" Williams. This cognomen was sug gested by Mark Twain. H. A. B. are the real initials, "Now" said Mark, "H. stands for hAlph, A. stands by itself, and B. for the rest of the alphabet; the result is undeniable." " Give a Dog," etc., and thiis it becomes that the Yankee "Alphabetical" Williams, one of the smartest agents out, is known everywhere.

CABLEGRAMS.

AUSTRALIAN.

IMMIGRATION,

COLONISTS KNIGHTED.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

MELBOURNE, May 29. The Ncav South Wales Assembly has voted £100,000 for immigration. Mr Parkes and Mr Robertson have been knighted. Four hundred tons of NeAV Zealand wheat are being shipped to London.

MR. E. HAMLIN AT WAIUKU.

Mr E. Hamlin, M.H.R., met the electors of Franklin, at the Pukekohe school-house on Mon day last. Mr H. H. Lusk was absent, owing to illness in his family. Mr W. Routley was called to the chair. Mr Hamlin, after referring to the advantage of such meetings, went on to give a resume of the business of the session. He criti cised the great Piako debate, and said the Coun ties Bill Avas disapproved of by the Auckland members, condemned by him as mere taxing machinery, and more expensive than the pro vincial system. He attributed the delays in real business to the blunders of the ministry. He gave an instance of how he had been asked to beconie a party to log-rolling, and had refused. He thought matters should not be settled in Ministers' rooms, but in the House. He shewed that from 1869 to 1872-3, the Customs revenue collected at Auckland amounted to £935,837, Avhile the Canterbury return was only £538,563. He thought Mr Wason should have contemplated these figures before he called the people of Auckland paupers. He considered the A-olunteer body of Wellington greatly over offlcered. There were 250 men with half a dozen officers, whose salaries ranged from. £415 15s to £100 per annum. He promised that during next session his efforts would be given in the direction of retrenchment. A A'Ote of confidence was passed,

A Marriage ox Horseback. —The • Franklin Gazette,' published in Virginia, states that Mr Brooks Haines and Miss Kate DreAvry Avere married in a romantic style on the public higlnvay, a short time since, ' with the canopy of heaven prer shadoAving them, and the smiles of a bright noonday sun beaming on their happy faces, and the pure, balmy air of heaven fanning the cheeks of the lovely bride.' This happy affair took place above Starry Creek meet ing-house. The bride and groom were mounted on tAvo beautiful match greys. The ReA r. Joel Meadow performed this interesting ceremony, and they, AA'ith their lively companions avlio Avitnessed the same, Avcnt on their journey rejoicing; A fine slioav of meat may be seen at G. Hulme's on Friday. Game from 4s to 6s. Potiltry at cost pi i ;e. Best Avether muttom, 2d ; boiling beef, from 2d; veal, from 3d. Saddles and haunches of mutton, etc. Best beef sausage, 4d, at the Steam Sausage Manufactory, Queen-street, Auckland.— Al>VT.]

CITY COUNCIL—This Day.

A MEETING of the City Council was held this afternoon in the City Chambers. Present : His Worship the Mayor (Chair man), Councillors Goldie, Isaacs, Prime, Mas afield, Dickson, Brett, Yon der Heyde, and Waddi 11. APPLICATIONS. A letter was read fr<%m Messrs Hesketh and Richmond, on behalf of their client, Mr Butler, of Hobson-street, asking that the levels might be fixed in accordance with the Act, as the Council would be held re sponsible for any consequences that may ensue. mechanics' institute. A deputation of gentlemen,-representing the interests of the Auckland Mechanics' Institute, consisting of Messrs Tonks, and Gledhill, and Rev Dr Kidd. Mr Tonks introduced the nature of the business, which was to solicite from the Council some monetary assistance for the general purposes of the Institute, as without some such aid he feared that this Institute, so useful to the people, must be closed. The Secretary? stated the nature of the Institute, and described. its various classes.

Dr. Kidd spoke in favour of the useful ness of the Institute from his knowledge) and feared that if something was not done the Institute must come to an end. The Scretary said that between 40 and 50 attended the classes, and the number of members on the books were about 350.

Counsellor Goldie wished to know if the young men of the city did not avail them selves of the advantages of the Institute. Mr Tonks said it was a difficult question to answer, but there were a number of young men members.

Councillor Goldie said if it was merely an attempt to keep the secretary in his place, he should oppose it, but if the Institute was really doing good, he should favour the petition. The Secretary said the majority of the young men who attended were of the working classes.

His Worship said the matter would be considered.

The deputation having thanked his Wor ship withdrew.

THE S.S. GO-AHEAD.

All efforts to float this vessel have now been abandoned. The judicial inquiry into the cause of her stranding takes place to-day, before the Resident Magistrate at Gisborne.

THE WRECK OF THE FERONIA.

The preliminary inquiry into the cause of the above wreck was concluded yesterday, and we understand tbe authorities have thought it advisable to order a formal inquiry to be held before the Resident Magistrate on Friday next.

SUNDAY TRADING.

We learn that the Good Templars of Auck land are now putting forth their united efforts in a direction which will, no doubt, secure a large amount of sympathy amongst men of moderate-views, who are not teeto tallers. Owing to the proposal having been mooted at a late meeting of the Licensed Victuallers of making a united represen tation to Parliament in favour of the legalization of Sunday liquor selling, the Grand Lodge of Good Temp lars has, we understand, taken time by the forelock, by preparing a petition for signature by members of the Order, and others who are opposed to Sunday trading. We are informed that copies of the petition will be distributed amongst clergymen and others who sympathise with the temperance cause, and it is probable that a formidable array of signatures will be obtained. The petition will be entrusted to an Auckland member of the Legislature for presentation.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. The Native Lands Court opened this morning before Judges Heale and Mtinro, and Matahe, assessor. The natiA'cs take an interest in the proceed ings because they say Mackay should be here to pay them money, and until they receive it they Avill not care to see the land finally put through Mackay was to leave Taupo last night, but is not expected for some days. The court Avill be adjourned to Ohinenuui at the request of the Ohinemuri people. The Masonic farewell banquet to Rev. J. Hill last night Avas largely attended. Mr Hill Avas presented v.'ith a jewel of English manufacture which cost £25, by Lodge Sir Walter Scott.

John Thomas Dove died suddenly at GrahamstoAvn this morning, from sanguin eous apoplexy. He comes from Auckland, and had been on a A'isit to the Thames. Deceased only had one leg, and was totally blind.

Sales : Moanatairis," £13 18s ; Kuranui, 40s ; Piako, 10s 6d ; Alburnia, 555.

COROMANDEL, this day.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

The son of Mr. Tkorley's Avas severely injured by the explosion of a blast in a tree sendfng a plug into his abdomen. Fatal consequences are feared.

ALEXANDRA, this day.

THE NATIVE MEETING.

The meeting at Hikuranga to-day Avas not so numerous as Avas expected, the country being greatly flooded, and the roads impassable. A good number of the Thames and Ngatiraua natives passed here yesterday and to-day en route.

DUNEDIN, this day.

Mrs Eoid Committed for Trial.

Mrs Reid is committed for trial. Bail was alloAved, herself in £500, and tAVO sureties of £250 each* • REPORTED MINISTERIAL DIF FERENCE. The Wellington telegram sent by the Press Agency reporting that no difference has occuired between Ministers known here to be untrue. Enough is known to shew beyond doubt that serious differences do exist.

WELLINGTON, this day.

The City Council yesterday evening, by the casting vote of the Mayor, decided to accept McKirdy's tender for the wharf extension, that being the lOAvest for the Avhole Avork.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

DRAINAGE CONFERENCE

At a conference between the Drainage Board and a committee of ratepayers, a compromise was arranged. The basis upon which this has been done is, that Mr Car ruthers shall be asked to modify his scheme so as to drain the largest area of the district by gravitation, and that, failing such modi fication, any scheme which shall be put before the Board shall be accom panied by an estimate of cost, and shall, also, be submitted to some eminent engineer for his advice thereon. It was also decided to abandon the outfall drain and request Mr. Carruthers to lay out a new main fall on the same line, but at a lower level. The resident engineer, Mr. Bell, was instructed to proceed to Welling ton »to confer with Mr. Carruthers on the subject, and report to the Board.

[PER PRESS AGENCY].

DUNEDIN, this clay. The City Council last night met to consider the e;as question, and resolved that the engineer tie urged to use every means to remedy the defects in the gas supplies. Proudfoot and McKay's tender, £40,000, is accepted ior the Balclutha railway contract. The Scottish Association in Dunedin is I about to form a Counties Club.

Patrick Walsh, dairyman at Pine Hilly was killed by a tree falling on him.

WELLINGTON.

This day. THE S.S. WANAKA.

Sailed—Wanaka, s.s., for the North, via East Coast, at 11 o'clock. Passengers: Miss Sinclair, Messrs. Richards and Davieg.

OAMARU, this day.

Sailed : Brig Thomas and Henry for Auckland, schooner Advance for Poverty Bay; both laden with breadstuff's.

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 natural and easy manner. No side lines and rack? to get out of order. It falls and rises noiselessly, and the instant response to the gentlest touch of the hand is -amos? 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 Buildings should be iitted 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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BA X E R AND Til A R R ON, THE GREAT COMEDIANS, HAVE ARRIVED, And will appear in a few days. <3T Full particulars in To-morrow Evening-'s Star. WANTED, middle-aged Housemaid for country hotel, wages 12a; middle-aged Female Servant gentleman's family (town), and Female Housekeeper.—Hannaford's Registry. WANTED, a respectable General Ser vant ; reference required.—Apply to Mrs. West, Alma Place, Freeman's Bay. WANTED, a good General Servant ; must be a good cook.—Apply to Mr3. Wynyai-d, Grafton Road. WANTED, a respectable Girl as Servant in a private family.—Mrs. Constable, Wellesley-street, near Freeman's Bay. WANTED, a respectable young Girl as General Servant.—Mrs. Cramond, No. 2, Barnes' Cottages, Karangahape Road. W" ANTED, Consumers for best Wether Mutton, 2d; Boiling Beef, from 2d; Teal, 3d ; Best Beef Sausages, 5d ; Saddles and Haunches of Mutton.—Hulme. Steam Sausage Manufactory, Queen-street, Auckland. WANTED, Game in large quantities.— Hulme Butcher, Queen-street. ANT ED, a respectable Girl, a boot 11 or ltj years of age.—Mrs. Grant, College Road. WANTED, for a Waikato Hotel, a good Cook : references required.—Apply Kummer & Co., Fort-Btreet. W~XNTED"~iCN"OWxV, that Builders and other Timber Buyers can be supplied at low rates, at tho Waikawau Yards, Custom house street. Special advantages until the end of the month. Posts, House Blocks, Shingles, &c.— E. Carr. WANTED, a good Repairer ; constant employment to a good hand.—Wilkins and Co., 12, Victoria street West. WANTP:D, a young Girl, about 15, to assist in housework.—Mrs. Maxwell, Domain-street, Grafton Road. WANTED, a good General Servant; references required.—Mrs. R. Garlick, Mount Kden Road. ARTNE.iI WANTED.—Either a Sleep ing or Working Partner in one of the most lucrative Businesses in tho City. Capital, £300. —Apply A. 8., Post Office. WANTED, a First-class Country Black smith; good wages and constant em ployment.—Apply to J. Mclntyre, Onchunsra.



WANTED, a good General Servant, with references.—Apply to Mrs. Flood, St. George's Bay Road. ■\7C7"AN.TED, a General Servant. Must IT bo a good Cook,—Apply to Mrs Owen Jones, Alten Road, between lOand 12 o'clock a.m. WANTED, a respectable Girl to assist in house work; reference required.— I. Levy, Clothier, Queen-street. WANTED, a good Needlewoman ; nmst understand the Wheeler and Wilson machine.—Apply to Mrs. W. P. Featherstone. Devonport, North Shore. WANTED7a~General Servant; must be a good laundress and have a knowledge of plain cooking.—Apply at once to Mrs. H. S. Mayers, Woodville, Hobson's Bay, Remuera. WANTED, a Girl about 15, comfortable home. —Apply at this office. ANTED, a Working Partner to learn or work in a Market Garden; small capital; 50,000 Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brocoli, &c., almost fit for the market, all fresh and growing. Come and see them grow.—Wm Plumeridgc, Onehunga. ANTED, those who have had their Likenesses taken at McGarrigle's Pho tographic Gallery, Queen-street, to know they can have their portraits at the low price of 6d each, about 50 dozen left; also a great variety of Thames views, 6d each; 1 large view of Auck land, 3s-6d; and one large view of Panmnre Bridge, 3s 6d; a few Maoris left, 6deach ; Piano forte Music, 6<2.—W. H. Dampier, General Dealer, Wyndham-sfcreet. corner of Albert-st. ANTED Known, that the Best Teas in Auckland are procurable at Serjeant's Store, Karangahape Road, Newton, and at the new Market, Queen-street. Prices, 25., 2s. 6d., and 3s. per lb. How is this? Because he has had 20 years' experience in the London markets, and. consequently knows how to blend the various flavours together so as to make a really good and enioyable cup of tea. American Brooms, Is 6d each, Coleman's .F. Mustard, lOd per tin. W' ANTED KNOWN.—S. F. Moulden begs to intimate to his friends and the public generally that he has started Lock- Smithing and Bell-Hanging in all its Branched at the Junction of Queen and Grey-streets, and hopes to obtain a fair share of public support. WANTED, Purchasers for aFashionable 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 thelmarked 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, 6d per dozen pairs; White, Grey, and Drab Fingering Wool, 4s 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' Robe?, 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 Thompsons Grocer, Victoria street. .. . im quick' s * LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, Victoria-street, Auckland. 4^* FOR HIRE— A Great Variety of Open and Close Carriages. Buggies, single and double-seated, open or hooded, for Single or Pair of Horses. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses. Carriages, with Grey Horses, for Wedding purposes. Waggonettes for Picnic Parties. Covered Conveyances for Driving Parties to out-districts. Hearse and Mourning Coaches. 'Busses for Newton and Ponsonby, and to Mount Albert and Whau. Time Table. Ponsonby 'Busses, Newton 'Busses, via Grey-etreet. via College Hill and » Ponsonby. 8. 0 a.m. 2. 0 p.m. 8.45 a.m. 2.15 p.m. 9. 0 „ 2.30 „ 915 „ 2-45 „ a.30 „ 3. 0 „ 9.45 ~ 3.15 „ 10. 0 „ 3.30 ~ 10.15 ~ 3.45 „ 10.30 „ L 0 „ 10.45 „ 4.15 „ 11. 0 ~ 4.30 „ 11.15 „ 4.45 „ 11.30 „ 5. 0 „ 11.45 „ 5.15 „ 12. 0 noon 5.30 „ 12.15 p.m. 5145 „ 12.30 p.m. 6. 0 , 12.45 „ 6.15 „ 1. 0 „ 6.30 „ 1.15 „ 6.45 „ 1.30 „ 7. 0 „ 1.45 „ and at 9 and 10 p.m. daily. Saturday nights, 8, 8.30, 9. 9.30,10,10.30 & 11 p.m. Mount Albert and Whau 'Buss. Leave Union Bank: Leave Whau: 12 noon 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. daily 3. p.m. daily Saturdays 2 & 10.30 p.m. 8.30 and 5.30 p.m. Orders left at Mr. F. Quick's, Ponsonby; or J. Thompson, Star Hotel, Newton, vrM be punctu ally attended to, J. THOMPSON, ax3nager.



FOR SALE, in Graftoa Road, a good Eighta-oomed Residence, with rery large freehold aUotment. 81 x 200 ft.—F. King, Agent, Shortland'street. FOR SALE, at C'oiomandel; a large Hotel, with freehold allotment. Price less than half-cost of building.—F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. OR SALE, a Baker's Patent Mangle in thorough good condition.—For address apply at this office. HARMONIUM.— A Large 9-stop In strument, in handsome rosewood case, for sale cheap.—Apply to' D. Gardiner, Saddler, Hamilton. ' OR SALE (cheap), Saddle Hotel, Tokatca Range, Coromandel. House doing fair business. Owner leaving on ace unt of bad health only.—Appiy to the Proprietor on premises. OR SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomed j Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort-street. X»IA — FOR "SALE, Building Allot diwJLH"* ments, 89 x 150 feet, for £10. Capital chance for working men. —S. "Vaile, Land Agent, ShOrtland-street, next the Post office. ___^_^ FOR SALE (Lake Takapivna), 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. SYMONDS-STIIEET. —A fine' Allotment securely fenced, for Sale,, on very advan tageous terms ; beautilul view.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. , Jtf£%&\ to £1000 LENT, on Building <3W''W'U' Society principles or m\ any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. O LET, a comfortable Front Room, with lire-place; rent, 3s. 6d. per week.— Apply to Mr Li.ke, Sale-street, Kreeman'sJ Bay. T~ O LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable,. Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 21s. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. ■ TO LET, a 3-room Cottage with verandah in Hobson-street.—M. Foley, Grocer. 0 LET, Shop and Dwelling House, in Drake-street, Freeman's Bay. — Joseph Grant, Insnrance Buildings, Queen-street. TO LET, a Shop and Dwelling House, doing small green grocery business. Rent. Bs. 6d. per week.—Apply next the Star Hotel, Newton. TO LET, a House on the Alten Road, containing 12 rooms.—Apply Win. Aitken, Land Agent. TO LET, the Residence of Wir 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 Agent.



nnO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, 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 four-roomed Hoitse. Rent, Ba. per weofr.—Apply York Hotel. TO LET, in Gundry-street, oft" Karanga hapo Road, Newton, a Large Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, with Garden. 90 x 99 feet.— Apply to J. Morrison, Asphalter, No.wton Road. "XTOKTH SHORE.—Tavo Cottages to let. AJ% Apply R. and R. Duder. TO LET, a Grocer's House and Shop, top of Hobson-street, containing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid or.—Apply toN. McCulsky, top of Ilobson-strert. TO LET, an eleven-roomed House in Nelson-street.—Apply to F. A. White, Shortland-streef. ARROTS~~and Mangold Wurtzel for sale, delivered or on the ground.—C. T. Wren, Mount Hobson, or next Bank of New Zealand. Queen-street. TJ *\S. REWARD.— Strayed, a Straw _l_ \ f berry Cow, brandedPon rump, marked on both ears, near calving.—Anyone giving in formation to John Riley will receive the above reward. LOST, on Tuesday last, between town and Kpsom, a Lady's Dark-blue Circular Cloak. Finder will be rewarded on leaving same at this office. LOST, from the Nevada Hotel, between Thursday night and Friday morning, a Liver and White Pointer Dog Pup, about eleven months old.—A reward will be given by James Palmer, Nevada Hotel, on return of the same. LOST, between Remuera and town, a Wa'erproof Tweed Overcoat.—The finder will be rewarded upon returning it to Arch. Clark & Sons, or at this office. OST, from Harp of Erin, on 25th May, a Black and White Cow in full milk.— Finder will be rewarded on delivery to Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. LOST, a Mottled Kauri Log, from intake in Mechanics' Bay, branied thus, DF. Any person giving information of same to this office will be rewarded. Any person found with same after this notice will be prosecuted. -| £\S. REWARD.—Lost, a Bay Pony, M \w branded JL on shoulder.—Anyone re turning the same to Wm. Plumeridge, One hunga, will receive the above reward. THE lady and gentleman who called last evening about the front room, please call again.— 2Ar. Lake, Sale-street, Freeman's Bay. ONEY TO LEND, <m Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interes. c—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. , li/TONEY to LEND in large or small J_T_i- sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISH^EY, Solicitor, High-street. MONEY to LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. 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. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office.



"VT OTICE OF REMOVAL. H. ~X TKEre BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE X3-HAS REMOVED!!"®* TO TH Premises Next Door Below his Old Shop. H. ATKINS, Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very liberal patronage from his first commencing business up to the present time, and to assure them that although his trade has increased to that extent, 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 STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will always be found, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND ! H. ATKINS EQUIRED Tenders for Altering and Adding to a Cottaare in Epsom. Specifi cations, &c. to be seen at Holly House, near Royal Oak. Onehunga. nnO CARPENTERS. Tenders are required for the Erection of a Building —Apply to C. Goodwin, Vincent-street. The lowest or any tender may not be accepted. T3EV. ALLAN W. WEBB'S Lecture J£\) on " Spiritism Weighed in the Balance," is now published, and may be had of all the Booksellers. Price : Threepence. A LADY of considerable experience re quires an engagement in a good hou3© as Saleswoman.—Address, "L.D.," Post-office. TmUJLNISHED APARTMENTS, Sitting X? and Bedrooms, Broughton Hall, Parnell I Rise.



rHE PARTNERSHIP hitherto existing between us. the undersigned, as Boot and -hoemakers, under the style or firm of "Lyons Brothers and C 0.," was this day DISSOLVED by mutual consent. „, „. „ Dated at Auckland, this 29th day of May, 18, r. EDWARD NOLAN, WILLIAM LYONS, ROBERT BLAKIE, Witness—Wm. Thorne, Solicitor. THE Business heretofore carried on as above by " Lyons Brothers and C 0.," will in future be conducted at Darby-street, next Dorn well's, by the undersigned, under the name, style, or firm of "Lyons and Blakio." WILLIAM LYONS, ROBERT BLAKIE. BAETNERSHIP NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that a Co-partnership has this day been entered into between Henry Edward Partridge, Tobacconist,. Queen street, Auckland, and Hexpa' Edward Woollamf, late of Coromandel, under the style or term of "PARTRIDGE & WOOLLAMS, Wholesale and Retail Tobacconists, Queen-street, Auck land." HENRY E, PARTRIDGE, (faigned) HENRY E. WOOLLAMS. rfIHE CO-PARTNERS solicit a continu- JL ance of the Jiberal patronage hitherto ac corded to Henry E. Partridge, assuring their Customers that no pains shall be wanting on their part to merit the same, PARTRIDGE 8c WOOLLAMS. DUSI N E S S NOTICE.



We beg to intimate to our friends and patrons that we have DISPOSED of the GOODWILL of our BUSINESS to MESSRS. NICCOL, HKNDRY & CO., ana have much pleasure and confidence in requesting for them a continuance of the favours so liberally accorded to us during the last thirteen years we have been in business. BELL BROTHERS. Auckland, May SO, 1877. IN THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH BOULTER, OF AUCKLAND, HOTEL KEEPER. All persons having claims against the above Estate are requested to send in the same to the undersigned on or before the 12th day of June next, duly verified. Dated this 29th day of May, 1877. HESKETH & RICHMOND, Solicitors for the Tru3tees. M A TTENTION.— NO. 3. COMPANY R-C3- AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. "■ Special Company Drill To-morrow (Thurs day) Evening, 31st instant, at 7.30 p.m. Every member is particularly requested to attend. ARTHUR MORROW, Captain Commanding. May 30. 1877. DEVONPORT LITERARY SOCIETY A Meeting of the above Society will be held in the Church of England Sunday-school room, on WEDNESDAY, the 30th instant, at 8 p.m., to consider as to reforming the Society. ED. W. BURGESS, Hon. Sec. Devonport, May 29.1877. "Auckland skating club. Members are reminded that, according to a rule passed at the last Special Meetiag of the Club, held on May 2nd, Subscriptions must be paid before June Ist. Such Subscriptions can be paid to the Hon. Sec. or to the doorkeeper at the Choral Hal', on WEDNESDAY EVENING, May 30th. K. E. CLARK, Hon. Sec. O T I C &. There has been running on our Farm, Papa kura Valley, since December last, a Brown Horse, branded JH on the near shoulder. The owner can have him on paying expenses; but if not claimed before Wednesday, the 6th of June next, will be sold by auction at Papakura. FITZPATHICK BROS. "^T OTI C E OF REMOVAL. LYONS BROS, wish to intimate to their cus tomers and the pnblic generally that they have REMOVED to DARBY-STREET, next Dorn well's, Butcher. M~ RT~B. SCH WA R ZB'ACH (Fkom the University Eye-Olinics 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, Hobaon-st., Auckland. $3L Hours, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.



QjHOOT ING SEASON, 1377 E. PORTER & Co.. Licensed Dealers under "Tiie Arms Act, Beg to call the attention of Sportsmen to their Stock of— DOUBLE and SINGLE-BARREL MUZZLE LOADING GUNS Double and Single Breech loading Guns Curtis & Harvey's, and Hall's Sporting Powders Eley's Central-fire 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 28lb. bags PATENT CHILLED SHOT. Machine for Filling and Re-capping Cartridges Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches And every requisite for the Sportsman. QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, AUCKLAND, N.Z. TTTITCHEN'S BLOOD RESTORER. W. Dawson, Chemist and Druggist, having this day Ceased to be Agent, the above Medicine can be had at MESSRS HAMILTON BROS., Wholesale Druggists; and at most other re spectable Chemists. W. HITCHENS, May 29,1877. Symonds-street. Proprietor. T> OLLER HKATES! ROLLER SKATES! The undersigned have a Large Assortment of ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ROLLER SKATES. E. Porter & Co-, QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, UCKLAND. Xf ERY CHEAP. NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED, AND NOW OPENED OUT :— American Dried Apples, Bd. $ tb. French Prunes, 6d. 33 lb. Finest New Figs, Is. 2d. $box Almond Nuts, 13. $ lb. Crushed Loaf Sugar, in 56tb. boxes, 6d. Also, Messrs. Crosse & Blackwell's Superior Goods in great perfection as usual.



JELLIES. Guaya Jelly, Orange Jelly, Apple Jelly, Red Cuiirant, Black Currant (in jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly, also Crosse and Blackwell's Honey and Raspberry Vinegar. FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's Best, Kinds:—Dessert, Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, &c, &c. PROVISIONS. wheat-meal, BROSE-MEAL, all at the Lowest Cash Prices. PURE TEAS. A Splendid Stock on Hand, in Chests Half-chests, and Boxes. THE BEST VALUE IN THE CITY. tM FRESH ROASTED COFFEES. "=©& "Always good alike" is the standard of excellence of our Coffees. They possess great strength and full flavour, and are Fresh Ground Daily on our own Premises. COCOAS AND CHOCOLATES In Great Variety. Van Houten's Pure Soluble Cocoa, Cocoa Nibs, Epps\ Fry's, Taylor Bros., French Chocolate, Cocoa and Milk, &c, &c. ¥. HEWIN & BROTHER, FANCY GROCERS, & TEA MERCHANTS, mTTT , m „,,„ CORNFR OF QUEEN? AND THE 1 POT, WELLESLEY-STBEETS, AUCKLAND. Also, at Grahamstowa and Shoxtlandi



-I AUCKLAND G& L D MINING I [ J\. COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that at a Meeting of the Directors of the Auckland Gold Mining Compauy (Limited), held this day, a Call (first) of Threepence per Share was made, payable to • Mr. Robeet Home, the Secretary to the Com pany, at the Company's Office, Shortland-street, next Post-office, Auckland, on MONDAI, 11th June, 1577. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, May 28,1877. UCKL AN D GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Tenders are invited for Driving 2*o Feet in the a^ove Company's Claim, at Waitekauri. Particulars at Company's Oflice. Tenders to be addressed to A. H. Clark, Manager, Waitf>kauri, not later than Wednes day, Oth June, 1577. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, May_29,lS77. _ PRIVATE Bolirdand~~Reside7:ce for two gentlemen, near town.—For address apply at the oftice of this paper. SKATING! SKATING I A RINK will be opened To-morrow Night in Dornwell's Hall, Darby street. ■ Admittance, One Shilling. War, Adams. GREAT CLEARING Q ALE — OF — WINTER STOCK., tar LIMITED TO FOUR WEEKS ONLY 12 A. LINABURY & CO., 201 &20C, QUEEN-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 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 kepi; this Popular Establishment, the public may rest assured in getting the Best of EVERYTHING AT AND UNDER Wholesale Pricks !!.'



DRi Cpi TR°Y Cio CBDf In 04 oYaj deSCriPti°n °f SILKS, SHAWLS, MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS HOSIERY. MILLINERY LADIES'AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &c Dressmaking ox the Premises. Country Orders carefully and promtly executed. Comparison Invited. THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST!! 1 A. L l N rFS E V & C° -201 & 206, QUEEN-STREET. ~K[ O T I C E. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AISD MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of the South British Fire and Marine Insurance Com pany of New Zealand will be held, at the Com pany's Office, Queen-street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 3rd day of July, 1877, at 2o'cloclr m the afternoon, for the purpose of considering and deciding upon the propriety of Increasing the Capital of the Company, by the creation and sale of New Shares, as provided by the 32nd Clause of the Articles of Association. Also, for the passing, if approved, of the following resolution :— "That Number 95 of the Articles of Association be altered by the omission of the words—'and no dividend exceeding ten pounds per cent, per annum shall at any time be declared unless under a special resolution of the Company.' " By order of the Directors. A. BOARDMAN, Manager.



AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. k oTTc c. 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. N.B.—Nominations of Candidates for office must be made in writing, and lodged with the Secretary, on or befora the 31st inst. 93, Queen-street, 17th May,. 1877. MOANATAIRI GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). . The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held in the largo room of the New Zea land Insurance Company's Buildings, on THURSDAY, the 31st inst., at 12 noon. Business: To receive Report and Balance sheet, and Election of Director and AuSitors. F. A. WHITE, Manager. Anckland, 17th May, 1877. TO THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE MOANATAIRI GOLD MINING COM PANY (REGISTERED). I propose to offer myself as a Candidate for the office of Director of your Company at the forthcoming annual meeting. F. WOOLLAMS. May 29,1877. 66 T>UBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1876." DEVONPORT HIGHWAY DISTRICT. It is hereby notified that Chas- F. GoiJDSBRO',Esq.,M.D.,M.R.CS., L.S.A., has been appointed, unler Sections 15 and 17 of " The Public Health Act, 1876," to carry out the provisions of the said Act within the above named district. QLIVER MAYS> Chairman Local Board of Health. Devonport, May 29,1877. 66 nnHE COUNTIES ACT, 1876."



Notice is hereby given, in pursuance of the 14th Section of " The Counties Act, 1876, that a Petition "will he presented to His Excellency the Governor, praying him to declare by proclama tion, for the reasons stated in the said Petition, that the District of Tairua, situated in the Thames County, and the Districts of Whanga poua and Mercury Bay, situated in the Coro mandel County, shall together constitute a.new County, under the name of WHITIANGI. That such new County shall be divided into three Ridings, tobe called respectively Tairua, "Whangapoua," and "Mercury Bay. And that each of the proposed Ridings of Tairua and Whangapoua be enabled to elect two Council lors, and the proposed Riding of Mercury Bay three Councillors. Dated this 17th day of Mjy^j. Solicitor for the Petitioners. TTAIPARA RAILWAY. T* ensure Dispatch, GOODS should leavk Auckland Wharf for the Otamatea—TUESDAYS. Wairoa—FRIDAYS. By order. MACDONALD, TZ-EROSENia "gEitOSENE! laaa OASES TO ARRIVE, per Elsinore, ,OlHJ? from New York. E. & 5. ISAACS, Fort-street,