ii,.,l out the reserves, and on the 30th, C!.'fli CO 000 men, attempted to recover the ,+ .-round but was defeated, and driven \° i- S under the guns of Kars. Both sides SVSvfy Tile object of the Russian h ,rk appeared to be to intercept Turkish |! 0 u munition with Erzeroum. On May it the Turks occupied the village of t liil-ate west of Kars. A few i"4 later the Russians attempted to Kaf by a coup de main. ffißussiafls attacked the outer line with • • iis determination and followed 11 err ♦Lmota with a heave but ill-directed ; no from siege artillery. The Irrfuf Turkish batteries replied with 4ter effect. The duel was kept up until t£ Ku^ans brought up their mfantry as tn t ] iev dare, as v they intended to tike the fortification by storm. The Turkish commander drew together large hndics of troops behind the ramparts, and made a tremendous sortie upon the Russian think and rear, under the shock of which the Russians were obliged to retreat into a disadvantageous positson. A bloody "Ur'emeiit then occurred, and the Russians were obliged to retreat, leaving three hundred dead and many wounded on th The C" Russians then commenced to! bombard Kars, and invested the city with [ 50 000 men. On May 9th the Russians; attempted to surround Soghaule, and concentrated to attack the Turkish posi tion at Barbidz, and Yeukikan. The Russian force at Bayazid advanced in the direction of Khamouni and Antob, j leavhi" Karakiliva and Alashldrt on their j riaht ° A. deiachment of Cossacks aclvanc- \ in" to Bask Dag were driven back to j Kakissmatin. Russians tried to stop the ! telegraph wires but were discovered. ; On Slay 17tu tlie Russians advanced to ! Karakalissn, and a battle was expected at Toprak Kale. On the 18th there was a iio-ht between Russian and Turkish Cavalry outside Kars. The Turks lost 64 killed 'Russians 20 killed, and 54 wounded. The "Globe" publishes the following, dated Pera, The Russians gained lan important victory between Kars and Erzeroum. The Turks retreated upon Erzeronm. There are rumours that 14,000 Turks were captured. This is unconfirmed. THE CAUCASIAN REVOLT. On May 11th the Russian Government declared three Cattcassian provinces in a state of siege. On May the 19th 6.000 Circassians rose, cut the telegraph wired, and declared for the Turks. In surrectionary agents were sent from Con stantinople to Soukham-Kaleh. On the 21st a \' Turkish telegram reported that the Rus sians were massacring the Circassian?. The Russians brought troops from Erzmoi, Arghan, Daghestan, raid Tchetehua. to suppress the in surgents. The insurrection was unexpected in 1 London, May 22.—A Berlin dispatch says : Despite the reported suppression of the Caucasian revolt, troops from Erzmoi and Arghun, as well as the local garrisons at Daghestan and Tehetchna, are being concentrated for joint operations against the insurgents. The greater part of Tehetchna is ill arms against the Russians. Daghestan is still quiet. ■ A Vienna dispatch says: Ine effect produced by the Caucasian, insurrection <ee ras to be all the greater Russia, as it was quite unexpected. All accounts pre vious to the war were such as to excite no apprehension; on the contrary, loyal addresses were prepared by tiie officials, and offers were made by the population to famish regiments of volunteers1

EGYPT.

Prince Hassan, son of the Khedive, with 6,000 Egyptians, embarked for Constantinople. 'The Egyptian contingent in Turkey is to be increased to 12,000. The war-tax is expected to produce £2, 500,000.

GREAT BRITAIN.

ENGLAND TO TAKE CHARGE OF

THE SUEZ CANAL. j Paris, May 22nd.—It is stated here that England has given notice to Turkey that she will oppose everything which might hamper the passage of merchant ships or i men-of-war of neutral powers through the j .Suez canal. She had at the same time . informed the other powers of her notification to Turkey. The blow thus dealt her sovereign rights, Turkey seems disposed to accept, and Russia does not seem to intend raisin" any objections. In consequence of this,the rumour has been circulated that in exchange for the capitalization of the Egyptian tribute to be paid to the Porte, the latter is disposed to cede to England die right of sovereignty over Egypt. The "Temps," which has occasional com munications from, the Russian agency, . says ;—" Our private information confirms the fact that a note has been communi- | oated to the St. Petersburg Cabinet, by the j English Embassy, on Questions connected With Constantinople and the Suez canal, now and hereafter. This document is couched in conciliatory terms. We are as sured that an understanding has already been arrived at between Russia and Eng land, both in substance and formyos regards the Suez Canal, and in substance as regards Constantinople. _ r , ;_„ GLADSTONE'S RESOLUTIONS RE JECTED. London, May 14.-Gladstone^ resolu tions were rejected by 354 to 22.,, and an ffcendment offered by Sir Henry Wolff, Conservative, to the efe that^he Houje declines to entertain any resolution which may embarrass the Government m its main tenance of peace and protection of British interests, without indicating any alterna tive line of policy, was adopted without '^cTrle of the debate, the Marc^ of Hartington said the Blue. Book show, Russians sincere desire to maintain peace, if possible. He condemnea Earl Derby s .answer to Prince Gortschakoft. Sooner or later we would have to interfere in the present struggle. When the time came, Gladstone's iiist two resolutions would form a guide to the policy to be pursued. _It Russia triumphed in this war, the expecta tions of the races subject to Turkey would be realised, and it would be found that their subjection would not be indispensable to British interests. Those interests were not, as the House was asked to believe bound up with the lifeless trunk of the Turkish empire. ... , Sir Stafford'Northcote said relative to BiKish interests, that as far as.the interns s which we have in common with otheis, ho saw no reason why we should fight for them alone. It was to the interest of all tEhere should be freedom of in eastern and southeastern Europe. There were interests in which other nations_ had closer interests than ourselves and doubtless when the moment arrived those nations would protect them. We had a special in terest in the Suez canal,.and it was im portant that it should be kept open and safe. There were other ways to India, not so direct, to which the government attached great importance, but the mam route of the canal, and Egypt itself, the government desired above all to preserve. They desired to maintain strict neutrality—to watch over the interests of England, and at the same time not to be over hasty. _ London, May 15th.— An analysis oi last night's division on Gladstone s resolutions show- that the majority consisted of 029 Conservatives and 25 members of the opposition, the latter including the Marquis of "Lome Lambert, Roebuck, ana Sir Nathaniel Mayer De Rothschild, and 18 Home Rulers. The minority consisted of 12 Horn.? Rulers, 1 Conservative, Is ewdegate, and the rest were Liberals. Of the Home Rulers Messrs Butts and Sullivan abstained from voting. The /.« Timesi w says : No th:>K' has been so remarkable during the Vf -bate in Parliament as the declaration in V <mv of peace from Conservatives as well W liberals. The war party finds itseli m the minority. \ ' May 22. Five trooq ships at Portsmouth are ordered to be ready to convey troops to India 25,000 colliers struck, at NewjasLti-cn-lyiic.

! f British officers are surveying Constantinople, where defences are to be constructed i Seventeen 38-ton guns are ordered for Gib al ai\

• There is great activity in the naval yards. ; The Marchioness of Lothair died suddenly. ! large supplies of warlike stores sent to PcVcsmouth. Quebec, May B.—Rifled 68-pounders are said to be on the way from England to the citadel. The Gazette learns that British officers have been sent to select an intrenched camp at the entrance of the Suez canal. The Press Association announces that the War Office has decided that in the event of the English army having to proceed to the seat of Avar, Lieutenant - General Sir John Simmons will be its Commander-in-Chief. RUSSIAN FLEET IN AMERICA. The fleet cruised on the coast to intercept vessels conveying military stores to Turkey. Alter the fleet sailed it was reported that its destination was Vladivostok, in Asia. AMERICAN OFFICERS REFUSE TO SERVE AGAINST RUSSIA. American officers in the service of the Khedive have refused to bear arms against Russia, They will remain in Egypt. The boiler of the ship ' Sidoman " exploded near Bristol, and several men were killed and wounded.

HUNGARY.

_ London, May 22.—A letter from Kossuth is published, urging an alliance between Hungary and Turkey, to defend their in dependence against the common enemy, Russia. A decree lias been published ordering the formation of two more divisions oi Cossacks on the Don, to reinforce the operating army. The Sultan will in a few days replace Rediff Pasha by a more com petent War Minister.

FRANCE.

BOILER EXPLOSION ON A FBIGATE.— TWO

MEN KILLED AND SIXTY INJ.UKED. 1 Villefranche, May 15.—Two men were Killed and sixty injured (twenty moitally) by the bursting of the boiler of the French frigate La Eavanches, anchored off here.

ITALY.

HEALTH OF TIIE POPE. Rome, May 16.—The Pope's health again causes disquietude, perhaps with more reason than previously. He has no special ailment. He is in good spirits, but is ex tremely and increasingly weak, and has again taken to being carried in a chair, which he does not leave during an audience. Audiences continue almost daily, and are a source of considerable uneasiness to the Pope's medical attendants.

BRITISH INDIA.

THE CHOLERA EPIDEMIC.

DEATHS REPORTED.

—50,000

London, May 15.—Captain Henry Small and his sister, and Chief Officer Dyer, and three seamen of the American bark Ed mund. Phinney, died of cholera at Akyab on the 25th of March last. Cholera pre vailed to an alarming extent about Chitta gong, and the islands were inundated by a great storm wave on the 31st of October. Fifty thousand deaths have been reported from cholera, in addition to a large number from pestilential fevers.

America.

ACCIDENT. —TWELVE

DREADFUL

KILLED AND MANY INJURED,

Chicago, May nth.—A "Tribune" special from Rockfordsays : At 11.30 this morning a terrible accident occurred here. The Winnebago Courthouse, which was nearly completed, fell with a terrible crash, carrying down nearly all the men—twenty or thirty—at work on it. The entire dome and the interior walls of the structure came tumbling down with a terrific crash that was heard nearly a mile away. Indescri bable horrors ensued. Men lay terribly mutilated beneath the rocks, shrieking for assistance that was only rendered at the risk 'of the bystanders' lives. The old courthouse is turned into a morgue, and sad scenes are constantly oc curring there v It is believed that at least ten or twelve lives have been lost, and that about fourteen persons are more or less injured. The loss to the building :will be 350,000 to §65,000. Superintendent Latham lays the blame on Crchitect Jay, whose instructions were followed out implicitly. TERRIBLE RAILWAY ACCIDENT. • Paterson, May 3rd.—A carriage con taining five persons was struck by a rail way train, near Pompton, last night. Three of the party were killed, and the other two fatally injured. A FENIAN MOVEMENT IN OHIO. Dayton (O.), May 7th.—A Fenian move ment has been put in agitation among Irish citizens. A call has been issued for a meeting in regard to the participation of England in the European war, to take measures for obtaining unity of action among Irishmen, with the purpose of a general movement towards recovering possession of Ireland.

BOILER EXPLOSION AT SEA—CAP TAIN AND SIX OTHERS KILLED.

Boston, May 6th.—The steamship Schil ler arrived from Liverpool, reports : April 30th, lat. 42:21, lon. 33:20, signaled steamer Sidonian, of Glasgow, for New York from Bristol, disabled ; required surgeon ; sent ship's surgeon on board, who reported that on the 29th the boilers exploded, killing the captain, three engineers, two firemen, and one trimmer, and injuring the cook. When the surgeon of the Schiller went on board the men were all dead but one fire man. The Sidonian proceeded under sail, and will not arrive at her destination under three weeks.

DASTARDLY DEED — SIXTY MEN

POISONED,

Chicago, May 15th.— The /'Tribune's" special from Streator, Illinois, says the coal miners of that place, who struck some time ago, whose places were supplied with new men, and who subsequently were for the most part taken back, so that only about one hundred of the new men were retained, have for a long time been kept separate from theblacklegs, as the novices were called, lest trouble should occur through their jealousy. Of late, however, the two gangs have been allowed to mingle, and to-day the rankling hate found expression by some of the old miners poisoning the food in the dinner buckets ©f the new ones, and to night some sixty of these unfortunates are in'"the throes of agony, and many of them will undoubtedly die from the cJlects of the poison. The lives of all of them hang upon a thread. Arsenic was the poison used, but in some cases it was so plentifully administered as to counteract its own action. The whole matter is a mystery, and it is not even known when or how, or in what article of food, the poison was placed. GEEAT FIRES.—COUNTY DEVAS TATED. Calais, May 14th.— A fire broke out this afternoon in Janory Brothers' stables, at St Stephen's, Newßrunswick,and"extended nearly to Short's ship yard, The tire des troyed the Watson House, the New Bruns wick and Canada Railroad depot, wharves, lumber and all the buildings between. About 63 tenements, 11 wharves, and two schooners were burned. The losses by tire last night were nearly $500,000. Later —New York, May 15. —At the St. Stephen's (N. 8.) fire about 95 buildings were totally destroyed, and between 70 and SO families ¥ eho,ne T less. ißEs> New York, May 15.—Forest fires are ro«inir along the Hudson in northern Aew York" in parts of New Hampshire, Penn sylvana, etc. At Cannon's Corner, five miles from here, every house was burned Sat night. A lire has just broken out 111 Stockpile three miles from Altona Station, and the whole place is in flames. *oi several days fires have been raging through inlforcsts. along the Ogdensburgand Lake Cbarnplaih Railroad, between Clinton Mill, SfSa M 4 .Tw 0! rty buildings ha?D been burned r.L Clinton Mill*; aildthe

large mills there are on fire. The rail road agent is moving everything, as there is 4 ,n0 hope of saving" the buildings. Bush fires are raging north and west et Ottawa. The mountains around Bennington, Ver mont, are one sheet of flame, -while forest fires light up North Conway and Upper Bartlett, New Hampshire. Moore's Junction (N.Y.), May loth.— Since midnight last night the great fire spread so rapidly among the forests and through the brushlands that at this time the entire country fov hundreds of miles is enveloped in a dense smoke. Clinton Mills, yesterday a thriving town, is now level with the ground, and not a house is left standing. Fifty-five families were burned out. DEVASTATION IN WISCONSIN.— MILES AND MILES OF FIRE. Chicago, May 16.—Fires in the woods I are raging frightfully along the line of the North Western railroad, and there is now almost one continuous blaze of 120 miles, the fire extending back at some places in forest for of 12 to 15 miles. The forest fires have rendered hundreds of persons homeless at Stackpole Forge, Cannon's Corners and Centerville,where the fires rage the fiercest. People are fleeing in every direction, frequently barely escap ing with their lives. At the latter place 27 dwellings, 6 sawmills, 2 stores, and 1 church were swept away ; also, a large quantity of lumber. Three-quarters of a million dollars' worth of property is destroyed at Clinton Mills. Nearly the whole side of the White Mountains, from Lancaster, Coos county, to the Crawford House and Fabyan House, Carroll county, is on fire to-day. A forest fire, two miles wide, is raging near South Berwick, Maine, and rapidly progressing eastward. DESTITUTION IN THE BURNED DISTRICT IN NEW YORK. Watertown (N.Y.), May 19. —Harrowing accounts of suffering and destitution come from the burnt districts, in Clinton county. A large tract of rich farming country has been swept clear of buildings, fences, trees and stock. The crops put in the ground are destroyed. The people are utterly destitute and helpless, and are without resources. TERRIBLE EXPLOSION IN A MINE. Five children of Frank Dumnegal were burned to death yesterday. The eldest was aged nine years. _ St Clair (Pa.) May 9th. —A terrible explo sion occurred in the Wadesville mines, near St Clair, this morning, killing and wounding nine men and imprisoning five others. The five men imprisoned arc behind 200 tons of coal displaced by the explosion. A large force of miners are removing this mass of coal. AUSTRALIAN SUBSIDY TO THE PACIFIC MAIL. New York, May 14th.—Regarding the report which circulated on Wall-street that the Australian subsidy of 70,000 dollars to the Pacific Mail Company has been with drawn, one of the directors stated to a ''Tribune" reporter that there was no foundation for the report. For the purpose of reducing expenses, change of route and reduction of the number of vessels sailing between San Francisco and Australia had been under consideration, and considerable correspondence on tne subject had passed between the officers of the Company and thoseSof the Australian Government.

PARNFLL BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The Parncll Borough Council met last; night. Present—The Mayor, Councillors Coleman, Cousins, Brown, Dyer, Mitford, Melton, liobin son, and Bell. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed.

j..lt Lepiue's security for the treasurer was accepted up to June 30, 1877.

The surveyor recommended that the roads from Brighton to Manukau Road, and from Brighton to the Avenue should be metalled. It was resolved that the surveyor should report at the next meeting on the cost oi' metalling and rough gravelling. The Mayor reported that Messrs "Bell, Cole man, and himself had selected the form of the Borough seal, which was adopted. It was agreed that Manukau part and others gravelled, and' that stone culverts be made at Clayton's crossings.

The standing orders of City Council with slight amendments were adopted. Balance in bank, £0557. It was also resolved that His Wor ship the Mayor, of Parnell, take his seat at the Harbour and Domain Boards at their future sittings.

THE MINING MARKET

The market for stocks and shares was remark ably quiet to-day. Tokateas were slightly in demand at the low prices, and showed signs of finning up. Moanatairis presented a puzzle which it was difficult to unravel, and, as a rule, both buyers and sellers stood aloof. The following was the only telegram posted on 'Change:—

Alhurnia, G.M.Co. Grahainstown, IO a.m., this day

Sixty pounds rich specimens from Whau leveld. One hundred pounds picked stone from bottom of battery level.

S. Gribble.

THE CASE OF DROWNING.

MR CHARLES ROWLEY STILL MISSING.

It is now, we fire sorry to state, almost a cer tainty that the pei-aon who was drowned in harbour on Thursday night was Mr Charles Rowley, of the Thames, whose disappearance we alluded to last night. Captain Somerville, of the 8.3. Lalla Rookh, informs us that the missing man did not go down to the Thames by his boat, and also that he was not seen at the Thames yesterday. His wife and family are in great distress, and unfortunately, we can hold oat little or no hope of his turning up alive. The time of his starting down the wharf, and the hearing of the cries, tally exactly, and this, added to the fact that ho was known to be-the worse for liquor when he left the Auckland Hotel, leaves little room for doubt as to the identity of the drowning man. The most probable explanation of the catastrophe is. that Mr Kowloy, under the double ob scuration caused by the glades of night and the fumes of alcohol, went to turn the, corner of the North Shore Ferry tee before he reached it, the consequence being that he walked over the side of the wharf. The mate of the Lalla Rookh, who was in his berth at the time heard the cries, and ran on deck,, where he found one of the boys throwing, a line over board. He asked him what was the matter, and he replied that there was a man overboard between the steamer and the schooner Minnie Hare, which was lying alongside the wharf about twenty yards oft. A man from the wharf called out "You axe too late with the line, the man's gone down." After a few minutes, during which no cries were heard, the same voice sard « it> 3 a shame, you ought to have ropes hung over the side, so that people could climb up. The man was trying to get up the. side, and oould not get hold." The police renewed their search for the body yesterday afternoon, but wfthout success. Mr Rowley Had but lust successfully florted the Phoenix Gold Mmm" Co.. and was only waiting for the com pletion of the lease to commence operations. He wa" well known bothhere. and at the Thames. He was a great temperance agitator about five yeare ago* and used frequently to deliver speeches at St. George's HaU, Grahamstown in coin unction with the late Rev. S. Wilson, and the late Mr James Kernick. He was also a poli tical orator, and on account of his denunciation of the Government policy had to resign his post of letter carrier at the Thames. He was very m-ominent in the agitation for the opening of the Ohinemuri Goldnelds. The Phcemx mine, with which he was lately connected, is said to be a very promising alluvial claim. Mrl Rowley is expected up from the Thames by this afternoon's boat.

THEATRE ROYAL.

" Conrad and Lizette, or Life on the Mississipi," wV^npf-easf ully represented last evening tor the slcondSto the entire satisfaction of the house We must confess that we prefer this drama to its predecessor, as it gives more scope for -eneral talent, and is more play-like. The scenes and incidents are pleasantly depicted, with Messrs Baker and Farron in the fore-rornfd "The Dutch Flower Girl,' onl"Tim Flaherty, were excellent renderings, and were loud y praised. The duet, " Knocking at the Outside Gate," W perfect in its way, the suiting the action to the rhyme. The viKs Raulton and Dick, were two executions hv Messrs Hoyle and Metcalfe. Joel Fuller, the niYhlacksiuith at the comer of the village green KSteft to the life by Mr Searle, and wf dau-hter was a good impersonation by Miss Tessie Kavmond. Lawyer Smart and his wile (Harry Power and Maggie Knight) displayed «ome clevrr acting, Mrs Smart was extreme in lsserti P n°- her dignity, and exhibiting her finest satin much to "the annoyance ot Smart, .on receipt of the milliner's bill. She flatters him, out he is too shrewd, and "Kfeen out of hearing Yes Sl~would write your -mtues in a rhyme. Upon a toombstone 'm.»g the va-coka of time. Mr \lex Smith's po;Hrflit of Henry Morton was ami Suable, s\:v.:i his eiocution w:i= aiarketVl); .cw?> A;VJ^lUi>-llw y.ew Oraiaa-is

f interesting, the scenery good, and the burlesqus" I of " The Mouldon Guards,' by Baker Bnd Farron, I one of the best things of the kind we have wit j nessed in connection with our local 3tage. The / drama will be repeated this evening. ! CHORAL HALL. Professor and Madame Hennikie, assisted by members of the Thornton family, will give their unrivalled entertainment in the Choral Hall, on Mondayeveningconsistingofmagicand mystery, the serial suspension, Arabian box mystery, the goblin drum, a scene from Shakespeare's "King John," and the burlesque of "The Belle of the Barley Mow." The entertainment will be under distinguished patronage.

CABLEGRAMS.

[PKESS AGENCY.]

Another Russian Loan.

Desperate Fight between Turks and Montenegrins-

Passage of the Danube at Giurgevo Frustrated

LONDON.

June 14. Russia is negotiating a new loan of fifty millions sterling. After fifty-five hours' continued fighting between the Turks and Montenegrins, the latter withdrew. Both suffered heavy losses. The Russian preparations for the passage of the Danube at Giurgevo are frustrated.

Australian News.

(PER TARARUA, AT THE BLUFF)

[Pkess Agency.]

THE MINISTERIAL POLICY.

McMECKAN - BLACKWOOD'S NEW

STEAMERS.

MELBOURNE, June 8. The Government policy is much the same as the last Berry Ministry, retention of the protective duties, and the imposition of a land tax, arc their prominent features. Changes arc proposed in the constitution of the Legislative Council. Next session the Attorney General Avill probably hold a seat in Parliament. The burglars at Goldstein, jewellers, aie not yet arrested. The property taken is valued at £16"00. McMeckan and Blackwood are building two new Clyde steamers, to steam 18 knots. The weather is very warm and mild. Five or six places of amusement arc open, but none are doing very well.

MEETING IN PONSONBY

ACCORDING to advertisement, a meeting of ratepayers of the Ponsonby District was held at Ponsonby Ilr.ll last night for the purpose of deciding as to the stoppage of Swift Avenue. The Chairman of the District Board, Mr J. A. Tole, occupied the chair, and about forty rate payers were present. The Chairman, in open ing the business of the meeting, stated that the closing up of a street was always more or less a serious matter, and until the coming into operation of the Public Works Act of last ses sion there was no convenient means in the power of the Board enabling them to close an existing road and accept in exchange the land of adjoining proprietors for the like purpose. The Public Works Act, therefore, properly placed in the hands of the ratepayers the right to decide whether or not the road should be stopped. Plans of the old and new roads had been open for public inspection, shewing the road to be closed, and the land proposed by Mr Stoddart to be given up by him in exchange. The chairman reminded the ratepayers that the district would be put to no expense in this matter, as he had taken the precaution of having the estimated cost first deposited in the Board's hands by Mr. Stoddart. - Mr. Morton Jones said he had at one time signed an objec tion to the proposed stoppage and exchange, but had found he was mistaken in the route of the new road, which would, he believed, be a great benefit to the district instead of being an injury.—Mr Stoddart, jun., moved—"That Swift Avenue be stopped. —Mr Thorne, who said he was present more as an advocate than as either a member of the Board or a ratepayer, seconded the motion, supplementing it with a statement of the benefits which would flow from the adop tion of the new street. —Mr Bainbridge dis sented from the width of the proposed new street, it not being so wide as the old one within seven feet.—Mr Edmiston asked what was the opinion of the Board with regard to the width "mentioned ?—The Chairman said that fhe- opinion of the Board would depend mainly upon the decision of the meeting, whose resolution to stop Swift Avenue would be accepted as an acquiescence in the width. The resolution was put and carried by a large majority, their being only two dissentients.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before- R. C. Barstow, Esq./R M.) DRUNKENNESS. —Two drunkards were fined ss* each, with costs. A Pigeon-fancier.—Sidney A. Tait, a lad of 16, was charged with, larceny of four pigeons, value ios , on the oth instant, the property of James Riley,. of Ponsonby.— Prisoner pleaded guilty.—The. unfortunate lad, whose father held a situation- in. the Customs, has been allowed to run wild without either education or parental advice. As there was a previous conviction against- the boy for fowl stealing,, he was sentenced? to two months'' imprisonment. A Vagrant.—Endymiou Wormsley was charged under the Vagrant Act with being found, on therftight of the^ 15th hist., on the premises of Mr. J. C. Morrin. As the prisoner was suspected of being concerned in a larceny case,, he was remanded-until Monday next. A Servant Girl.—Emma Littock. a young girl,, was charged with absenting herself with out leave from the service- of her employers,. Messrs Garrett Brothers,, from the Ist May to the 12th June. —Mr J. B. Russell appeared for Garrett Brothers, and Mr Thorne for the de fence.—lt appeared: that the girl had been. in. a delicate state of health for a long time,, and was unable to do the work, and left without i giving the necessary notice. . Dr Purchas-was present to testisfy as to the girl's weakly con dition ; but, before the case was called on;, the girl fell down in a fit, and screamed in, the most piteous manner. She was carried, out of Court, and was conveyed home by an attendant.. Mr' Russell intimated that Mr Garrett did not wish to press the charge against the girl from other feelings, than a respect for-order and discipline, and he would withdraw it if not liable for costs.—The case was. finally ad journed for a. week. The Eagle ROBBERY. — Edward Jackson was brought up on a charge of breaking and entering the Eagle Hotel, Durham-street, and stealing a cash-box, value ios.., containing fn ; also other monies, amounting to 2^i7 ios., the property of Daniel O'Connor. — Sub-Inspector Pardy said there were fifteen witnesses to-"be examined. —Several witnesses complained, as they had come from Onehunga and other places, and would be greatly incon venienced by having to come a second time. — Mrs. Barr's evidence was then, taken, as her ill health would not allow her to.attend on Monday. Catherine Barr deposed tiiat on Friday morn ing, the Bth instant, th* prisoner called at their lod<*irig-house, between nine and ten o'clock. He&was a stranger to. her. He ordered break fast, and asked her to take care of three pound notes for him, as Kg could not trust them with the publicans. She subsequently handed the notes to Detective Grace. The case was then adjourned until xVlonday next. ___»»__-

The masonry work on the new dock lias been stopped for the last two clays by a teak, at the north-western corner. Considei'ble difficulty has been, experienced in. stopping it, but we are happy to state that it is now reduced to a very trifling stream, and is likely to "be- altogether cur<v?. !>y +hi? e\'«rv

TELEGRAPHIC.

(tiSXM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

* GRAHAMSTOWN, this day

ALBURNIA SPECIMENS

The Alburnia, in stripping the leader in the battery and Wbaii ievel, obtained ICfofts specimens from the former, and GOlbs of very rich from the latter. The breaking down will probably take place on Monday. GOLD RETURNS. Little Lizzie 25 lbs, yielded 19 ozs 2.3 dwts; Little Emily, (Tarara) 14 ozs 12 dwts ; Hocking's, Moanatairi tribute, 49 ozs 15 dwts ; do. Pascoe, 16 ozs 18 dwts. H.M.S. SAPPHO TO VISITffTHE a THAMES. Great sympathy is feit for the family of Charles Rowley, as no doubt is entertained of his fate. H.M.S. Sappho is to visit the Thames on Tuesday next. Mr Hurst accompanies her. The Piako and Queen of May returns are not in. They expect about 2400z5. each. SHAREMARKET. Sales.—Alburnia, 57s 6d ; Tokatea, 12s. Sellers : Moanatairi, £S 10s; Alburnia, 595; Caledonian, 90s; City of London, 11s; Piako, 10s 3d ; Cute, 6s 3d ; Bank of Eng land, Is 6d. Buyers : Moanatairi, £S 5s ; ■ Alburnia, 57s 6'd; Kuraimi Hill, 255; Piako, 9s 6d ; New Morning Star, 5s 6'd ; Waitekauri, 15s 3d ; Young New Zealand, 7s 6d ; Bank of England, Is 3d.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

WELLINGTON, this day. NAUTICAL INQUIRY. Captain Bonner, of the steamer Tui, lias had his certificate suspended for six months, and been ordered to pay costs. The charge of drnnkemiess was not proved, but gross misconduct was shewn, in taking the Manawatu bar when signalled not to do so, and forcing the steamer round the Napier, and thereby causing collision.

» WANGANUI. this day.

NATIVES DRIVE OFF SURVEYORS.

The natives have turned back a party of Government furveyors on a block of native land at Murimutu, and have taken away the claims and instruments, and struck the tents of the surveyors, who are now on their way back to Wanganui.

CAPTAIN FERNANDEZ' COMPLAINT.

To the Editor of the Evening Star. Sir, —Had Captain Fernandez, instead of airing his supposed grievances in the Star, spoken to me on the subject, I could have ex plained to him the facts of the case. Young Mr Casey asked me if the Insurance Company had any objection to Captain Fernandez bring ing the s.s. Durham round from Kaipara. I asked him if he knew whether he had a cer tificate, and if the owners—Messrs Holmes —had been consulted, and had approved of him. He went away, I presumed, to ob tain this information, instead of which he appears to have at once telegraphed to Captain Casey that 1 objected to Fernandez bringing the steamer round. A few days afterwards Cap tain Casey called and told me that on receipt of his son's telegram he had put Captain Jackson in command. I had no objection whatever to Captain Fernandez, provided he held a certificate. —I am, sir, yours truly, George P. Pierce.

Narrow Escape of the Lionel on Manukau Bar.

The steamer Lionel, which left Onehunga for Ilokianga, put back last evening, having broken her shaft while crossing the Monukau bar. Captain Loverock, who was proceeding ta take charge of the Mera at Ilokianga, was on board, and informs us that the vesssel and those on board had a remarkable escape. The vessel was close on the bank where the Orpheus was wrecked, when fortu nately a light breeze sprang up, which enabled the master to steer the vessel inside the bar.

GAS EXPLOSION.

Considerable alarm was experienced last evening about seven o'clock by persons passing the new Loan and Mercantile Buildings,Queen street, by a sudden report, as of a cannon, which turned out to be an explosion of gas in the premises of the Loan Company. Mr Hosk ing, a clerk of the company, returned to the oflice after ten with the view of performing some work connected with his department. On approaching the strong room he noticed a strong smell of gas, and on reaching the bracket with his hand, struck a match, when th« gas flared up, and lie was forced back with violence, and at the same moment the explosion took place. Mr Faulkner and Mr Aley immediately marie their way into the biiilding.and found Hosking in a state of fright, with his face blackened, his hands burnt, and his clothes singed. He was immediately taken to Mr Aickin's shop, where he received im mediate attention. Inspector Thomson and Constable Strathearn shortly after reached the premises, and found that the only damage done was the. breakage of the glass of the upper sash in the strong room window.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bank of N.Z.—£2llss ; buyer-3, £21103. Colonial Bank—Buyere, 43s Gd South British Insurance—Buyers, 95a ; sellers, 100a. National Insurance—Buyers, 31s 6cl. New Zealand Insurance—Buyers, 1023 6d ; sel ei's, 105a. Caledonian (dble)—Buyers, 953 : sellers, 1003. Moanatairi—£B 7s 6<i to £3 12s 6d; buyers, SS 7s 8d ; sellers, £8 12s 6d. Waitekauri—l63 to 18s 3d; buyers, 18s. Alburnia—Sellers, 593. New Morning Star—Sellers, 7s 6d. Tokatea—l23 3d : buyers, 12s 6d. Kuranui Hill—26s 6d; Buyers, 26s 6d. Piako—Sellers, 10s. Queen-Sellers, 2s 9d.



G.. Hulme is determined as far as possible to keep the price of meat within the reach of every working man ; the primest quality AviLL be sold at the lowest price. First class mutton 2d; do. do. beef, 3d ; pork, 4d, sd, and 6d. Call to-night and see the quality—not to be surpassed, in Auckland — and must be sold.—Hulme, Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-street. —[Advt.]



np O MEDICAL MEN ■ Wanted, in a thriving district in Auckland, a Medical Man. Practise worth, £350 to £600, or £700 per annum. First named' sum guaranteed. Married man much preferred.—Apply, stating age and qualifications. Auckland 0 BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted, a good quick Hand for strong work.—J. Carbey, Hobson-street. "OPJCKLAYERS-.— .Waited a competent JL> Bricklayer to Buildand Double and Single Chimney. Labour only.—Apply to Geo. Staraes, Upper Queen-street.. WANTED, Cattle to- graze at'Ellersiie." Well watered well grassed paddocks. Every care taken.—James A. Brown, Ellersiie Hotel. _, WANTED, at tli.e Newton Sanitary- Pipe Works—Old Waste Fire Brick or Fire Clay Goods.in any quantity, for-which 20s. per ton cash will be paid. —Geo. Boyd. ANTEDTtwo Bushmen foi;Mi\.Jas. Gibbon's Mill, to go by p.s,. Oregon t©. Waiuku, oa, Mondays a.m , ~ T^TAKTEDi a" good General; Servant; V? references, required.—Mrs. I. Barngtt, Alten Raad, third laouse-from the-bottom. . ANSeD KNOWN, that J. Abbot, * Gr.oee?v. has removed Sroni the Shop, corner of Victoria and Hobson-streets, to the Large Preisises three doors, trom ulctowa-. street.in Hobson-street. W \NTED, two goo^ Bench Haads— " J, Trenwith, Boot Factory, Wakefteld street. r .._ \ \\T ANTED, in oar" near Ne\yma i rket, ;V\ Board and Residence for a single i gentleman.—H., Star office. \NTED, a respectable Female Ser vant.—MrsPMUipjS^Ed^n^res^ejat^^^ ~\%T \NTED. Engagenaeiit by a Yo^iig- VV Man po3SP3sing knowledge ot Book-. '-ecDinn- Grocery, Iroamor.arery, and Dvapery Business; coßsidered good salesmasi good colonial experience ari\ rer^icnces. -Apply to.



WANTED, Apprentices to tlie Diess, Mantle, and Habit Making.—Apply Gol^ Fitting Dressmaking and Habit Making EstaM-ghment, Upper Queen-street. \\TAj^TED, a first-class Draper's Vy Agefetant.—Somerfieldand Leek. VS7"ANT,6D, a General Servant.—Apply Vf Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen street. WiVNTED, tfjfnriserirl about 12 years of age.—AppJy to Mrs. Clarke, Bskeby strcet. ■ X^TANTED, a Fir&S-class Waiter for"the T T Albert Hotel; must be thoroughly cem r:.—Apply at once. ■^TTANTED, PernnuiewS Board and Re -7 T sidenca by a Young: Man in a quie? • respectable family ; must not ho more than ten minutes walk from Post-office,—Please state locality and terms to " J.G.," Post-office. ANTED, a Cook for tlse country.— Apply Thistle Hotel. ' * - \7S7"ANTED, immediately, several good T T General Servants for town and country. Miss Colls' Select Registry Office, Upper Queen streets TXTANTED, a respectable Female t t Sei-vant ; a comfortable home to a suitable person.—Apply for address Stah office. TTTIRE in To-night! magnificent pota- T T tots, 211b3 for Is; ditto (new), lid per lb;. warranted fresh eggs, 2s per dozen ; and fruit the best in Auckland.—Hannaford, Queen street. opposite fircbell (corner shop). WANTED to Kent, a small two, three, or four-roomed Cottage on volcanic soil, within about a mile of the Eden Vine Hotel—Apply to " A.8.C.," at this office. State rent, fee1. WANTED KNOWN, Miss Lockwood, Milliner and Dressmaker. Dresse3 accurately fitted, and made in the first style of fashion. Feathers cleaned, dressed, and dyed on an improved principal. Vacancies for two Apprentices.—Gtey-street, next Mr Wilson Baker. WANTED~NOTFc ED — Sepekation Pamphlet!-A few copies of the First Prize Pamphlet on Seperation now remains (Is. each) at Star Office, Auckland. The £50 Prize, given by Of ago, was won by W. E. Sadler for this same Pamphlet.- WANTED, a respectable Girl, as Sev vant in a private family.-Mrs Constable, Wellesley-street, near Freeman's Bay. WANTED^ a competent Person of from 20 to 30 as Housekeeper for the Country. References-required.—Address T. 8., uTar office. WANTED" JKno\vn> that the Best Teas in Auckland are procurable at Serjeant's Store, Karangahape Road', Newton, and at the now Market, Queen-street. Prices, 25., 2s. Gd., and 33. per lb. How is this? Because he has had 20 years' experience m-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 S.F. Mustard, lOd per tin. WANTED, William CjkIMMINS, late of the 65th Regiment.—lf this should meet his eye he will hear of his brother Thomas at Opotiki, Bay of Plenty.—Address Post-office. WANTED; Everybody wbo likes a Good Dinner on Sunday to come and see some really Prime Qftality Mutton to-night at 2d; Beef. 3d; Pork, 4d, od, and (id ; Choice Roasts, id, sd, and 6d; Sausage and ChoDS, Id. Dealer in Game, &c—Hol^ib, Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-street. ANTED] a -respectable Girl as General Servant.—Mrs. Calvert, Mount St. Mary's, Ponsonby. ANTED KNOWN, a bargain in Children's and Women's Strong Boots; more 20-keyed Organ Concertinas, 63 and 83 each; Kits, for marketing, Is; Elastic Dress Holders, 2d; Ladies' Stockings, 6d; Mens Superior Socks, 6d; Photographs of the Thames, Ss per dozen ; large mounted ditto, 6d, 9d, and Is ; Good Black Tea, 2s ; Superior Mixed ditto, 2s 6d ; very large bars of Soap, Gd ; Ep^om Salts, 6d doz. ; Children's Boa Muff and Collaret com bined, 2s; Berlin Wool, -Id and 5d per dozen ; Fingering Wool. 5d per hank; Wooden Barrel Taps, id each : Leather Laces, 3d per doz.—W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-street. -£?! £L4I —HOUSE oni/.j rooms, B&JL^Lp"* with Freehold Allotment, 40 x 100 ft; £50 cash, balance as a.srrced.—S. Vaile, House and Estate Agent, Shortland-street. £200 —Cash balance at 9 per cent. B* /V\r\r. improved Farm of 300 acres.about 100 in grass. House of five Room 3, Stable,. Out houses, &c. Price, £300.—5. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post office. jr»T>i~K to £1000 LENT, on BniMing 3w /« \7 Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. OFFICE TO LET, in best business position in Queen-street. —W. S. Jones Saddler, &c., Queen-street. OUSE TO LET in Newton Road, 4 doors below Stevenson's ; 7 rooms, good well, outhouse, &c. Rent low.—Key left next door. _^ rinO LET, that convenient Family Resi- JL dence, containing 9 rooms, pitiiated in the best part of Hobson-street, opposite Mr. C. Greena way's.—Apply to Mr. W. E. Basten, on the premises. TO LET, a 5-roomed House, good-well and pump ; rent, 6s.—Apply York Hotel. RiO LET, in Parnell, a 6-roomecl House, with well and tank.—Apply to W. R. Ellison, Grocer, Parnell. TO LET, the Shop at corner of Hobson and Victoria-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Abbot. Low rent to a gtfbd tenant.—Apply to Henderson 8c Macfarlane. 0 LET, a Baker's Shop and Oven in Wellington-street.—F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 23, Insurance Buildings. O LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 2is. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. ■ TO LET, a House on the Alten Road, containing 12 rooms.—Apply Wrn. Aitken, Land Agent. 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 I Land, tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN,. Land Agent. 0 LET. House and Shop corner of Victoria and Albert-streets.—Apply next door. nnO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, JL with office fittings, fire-proof stroag-room,' large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the law, wine, oi? general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. __ 0 LET, a thoroughly-coniforfcab-le five roomed Cottage, at Ponsonby.. Situation healthy and convenient. —Apply to Sr W. Lally, Land Agent, Shortland-street.. 0 LET, a. three-stall Stable, 26 feet by 14. feet.—Apply.E.. Hadrill, Cr»wn Hotel, Grey-street. f_nO BE LET (to a Gardener only), or on J Sale upon easy terms, that: productive. Orchard, with Dwelling-house, Shop, an excel lent well of water,-situate near tha foot of Rut land Road, Parnell, and late the property of Mr. Cottis.—Apply to F.- W. Lally, Land Agent, Shortland-street.. TO LET, a, Grocel-'s House- and Shop, top of Hobson-street, containing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid op.—Apply toN. McCalsky, top of Hob3ou-street. O LET, an eleveir-roomed House in Nelson-street.—Apply to F- A. White, Shortlaud-stFcet. PAR T N:E ;R S HIP NOTICE. Notice ishereby given thafc a Co-partnership has this day been entered into between Henry Edwarj?.Partridge, Tobacconist, Queen-street, Auckland, and Henry Edward Woollams, late of Coiomandel, under- the style or term of "PARTRIDGE & WOOI&AMS, Wholesale, and Betail Tobacconists,. Queen-street, Auck -1 "L- HENRT E. PARTRIDGE, (Signed) t hekRY E. W TOOLLAMS.. TflE CO-PARTNERS solicit a contjau anco of the liberal patronage hitherip, ac : cordod to Henry E.. Partridge, assuring, their - Customers that no. pains shall be waniiag on their nart ton_3ri£.-tfa.e same. - nej P PARTRIDGE & WOOLEAMB. ARBOUR. VIEW GOLD MINING CO-MEANT (REGISTERED).. The Aiajua! Gteneral Meeting of- the Share holders of this. Company will be- held at the ■ Kapanga Chambers, Coromaudel,. on SATUR DAY, June 30,1877, at 11 o'clock: a.ni. B\i«iness —To receive the Directors' Report and Eafejice-afeeet, and elecit^ir^|°||- NEY Manager^ ITNION BEACH GOLD MINING; %J COMPANY LIMITED). '. The Annual General! TNleotin gof Sharehs^ders will be hold in tlao- Laige Hoom, Insurance -. Buildings, Aueklajy^ on THURSDAY, the 2Stfc ;- instaat, at 2 p.m^ Business: To seeeivc Directors Report and - Balance^heet, anil elect directors and Auditor. I J. FRIAJtv v^iAttK hi, v Secretary. f I Auckland, 13tb June, 1877 4



CONGREGATIONAL OH UIICH, Beresford-street. —Sunday Services,- June 17.—Morning, at 11, the Rev. J. Chalmers, of the London Missionary Societj, will deliver a mis sionary address; Evening, at G. 30, Rev, 3. Kobertson, M.A., will continue the Exposition of the Book of Proverba. '• V. Greedy of Gain/ LORNE - STREET HALL SUNDAY' SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., Sunday, June 17.—Morning: "Confession of Sin and _'prgivcness." Evening: "The New Church that will be: What it must be to fulfil tlie conditions of the i\ Tew Testament." Permissive Biil Petition will be for signature inthelobby. ]VTEWTON KlßK—Divine Service at -L" the usual hours to-morrow. Subjects:— Morning:: "Ch >ist and the Penitent luagdalene." Evening: "Testimony and Experience in Reli gion/] PRIMITIVE METHODISTCHURCH, Edwar&es-stz-eet. — Sabbath Services;— Morning, at 11. and Evening, at 6.30, Rev. VV rm, Tinsley. Subjects :—Morning: "God Guiding H-B People." Evening: "The Heavenly Cap tuin." PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services:— io-morrow the usual services will be conducted by the' Ray. B. J. Wcstbrooke, mHEATRE ROYAL.^Sunday Evening JL Services, 17th June,. 1877. Doors open at 7.30; Service to begin at 8, and ciose at y p.m. All are invited. Seats free, TTNITED METHODIST FREE \J CHURCH, Temperauce Hall Albert street.—Rev- J:. A. Cayfrfll will preach to morrow Morning, at 11; and Roy. R. Taylor in the Evening, at 6.30. ---"NITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11; Evening, at 6.30* ■\\TESLE VAN. CHURCH, Pitt-street. T 7 SUNDAY SERVICES, June 17.—The Rev. W. J. Williams will preach in the morn ing, at 11; and the Key. W. Kirk in the evening, at d.30. "ESLEYAN CHURCH, Ponsonby.— The usual Sabbatli Services will be held to-morrow.—Morning, at 11; Evening, at 6.30. ESLEYAN CHURCH, Union-street. The Sabbath Services will be conducted as usual, in the Morning, at 11 o'clock; Even ing, at 6.30. . | A TTENTION.—NO. 3. COMPANY ft-"L AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. "■ Monthly Inspection on THURSDAY next. 21st instant, at 7.30 p.m. At this Parade, the District Champion Belt will be presented. Every member is requested to attend. ARTHUR MORROW, Captain- Common diasy. June 16, 1767. R SANDALL is determined as far 9 as possible to keep Iho price of Meat within the reach of every working man. The primest quality will be sold a penny a pound cheaper than the town prices for cash.—R. Sandall, Eden Terrace. CHARCOAL !—ln large bags, and care fully selected. Charcoal made to order to " suit all purposes, at wholesale and retail prices. —L. Labonde, Working Optician and Jeweller, Victoria-street, Auckland. ATRIMONY.—A Middle-aged Lady, having an independence, wishes to cor respond with a suitable Gentleman, with a view to matrimony.—Address, "A.J.Z," with carte de visite, bTAR Office. . TENDERS will be reccived-by the under signed up to noon 30th instant, for Three to Five Years of the Glebe Land, in the Village of Panmure, containing 5 acres more or less, now in the occupation of Mr. James Fleming. The highest or any other tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES WILLS,. ' • Churchwarden, Panmure. mO BUILDERS Tenders are required for Building a House at Remuera. Plans, &c, may be seen at my office until WEDNESDAY, the 20th. instant, when the tenders are to be delivered at 4 o'clock. JAMES WRIGIiEY,. ■ Architect.. mo CONTRAC TORS. „ Tenders are invited for tho Erection of a. Wharf at Tauranga, in tho Bay of Plenty Dis trict, until noon of the 18 th instant, and addressed to me. Plans and specifications may be seen, and other information obtained, on application to Mr. Thomas Macky, Fort-strest, Auckland. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. . A. A. BURROWS. Architect .and C.E_ Taurangn, 2nd June, 1577. m~O B~U~~T~L D E R S. '.Bendera will be receiver! by the undersigned until noon of SATURDAY next, the 16th inst., for the erection of a Bakehouse and Oven in Queen-street. Plans, Sec, at my office, Queen-street. - ; P. HERA PATH, • . Architect.. ," mO B~R I C X L A V E RS. Tenders will be received until 6 o'clock p.m. on MONDAY, 22nd inst, (Labour only), for Building a Two-storey Shop in Victoria-street. The lowest gr any tender not necessarily accepted. j. mundy; Builder, Chapel-street. MS. B. S~~CTh WARZ B ACS (Fi*o:si the University Ey_- Clinics of Berlin), . SPECIALIST FOR DISEASES OF THE EYE, • EAR, THROAT, AND CHEST, can be Consulted from Ma.y 18th to. July Ist, at the " DEVONSHIRE HOUSE," late Captain Casey's, Hobson-st.-, Auckland. $3, Hours, from 10 a.m.' to 1 p.m. IN THE SUPRE3IE COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of. "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876." Notice is hereby given that William Smixf* ■ of Newton Road, Auckland, Forwarding Agent, lias this day filed in the Office of the Supreme Court, at Auckland, ;a declaratien that he is unable to meet his Engagements-with his Cre ditors ; and I appoint FRIDAY, the 22nd.day o£ June instant, at th.s Office of Thomas lVlacfiar lane, Esq., Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy, is the said Supreme Court,. to be the time and place for the First Meeting of the Creditors of the said William Smith. Dated at the Supreme Court, Auckland. thi3 16th day of June, 1877. . EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. E. T. Dufaue, Wyndham Chambers, Solicitor for the said William Smith. IN THE SUPREME. COURT OF"NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In thematter of,"Ti_-Debtors aniCreditors Act, 1876." Notice is hereby given that Ralph. Stephen son Smith, of the Strapd, Mechanics' Bay, Auckland, Hatmaker, has this day filed; in Office of the Supreme Court,.at.'Auckland, a declara tion that he is unable to meet his- engagements witli his Creditors; and I appoint FRIDAY, the 22nd day of June instant, at the Office of • Thomas Maffarlane, Esq., Certificated Account ant in Bankruptcy, in the said Supreme Court, to. be the time aad place for the First Meeting" of the Creditors of the said Ralph Stephehson Smith. Dated, at therSupreme Court, Auckland, this 16th day of June. 1877. EDWARDS. WJLLCOCKS, ; Registrar. ; E. T. DUFATJB, • - ■• i. ... | Wyndham Chambers, t Solicit&r the said Ralph S tephenson Smith . M, JONES & CO.. TUESDAY, JUNE. 19. PRODUCE, POULTRY, FURNITURE. M. JONES & CO. WJLL sell at the Central Sale Rooms, Queen-str.eet, at 11 o'clock a.m.. 1 Produce, Poultry Groceries, Furniture . Clothing, Boots and Shoes Crockery, Glassware JironDaojagery. 7 casks Fuse &C.J : &c M &c. \ L, EATON. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20. 1 _ % W. E A TON s "ETAS received instructions to seH by I %~\ auction at the Timber Yarsa ox C. A. \ i^i, Breakwater J toad, oa Wednesday, 20th June, at 2 a'olock, 1 MAAA FEUITKAURE BOARDING. 4;l)jDvU and ScyuiVing. ■: Particulars m Mcmd&y^ issiie.