TELEGRAPHIC.

[from our own correspondent.]

COROMANDEL. this day. MORE SPECIMENS.

Union Beach.—loßlt>3 of specimens have been <rot.

Tokatea.—246lbsof specimens are in hand, and more are expected. The mine is generally showing up well. Royal Oak.—A parcel of specimens was reported last night.

DUNEDIN, this day. The City Council retain the fever hospital on the present site. An official has reported over 150 fever cases in Dunedin now.

£400 has been collected for Captain John McLean.

The sale of land at Femhill averaged £5000 per acre.

It is reported that a fire occurred at Balclutha on Wednesday, the result of incendiarism.

FIRE AT BALCLUTHA.—THE INSU.

RANCES ON THE FIRE,

Attempts to burn Macdonald's produce store adjoining, this morning, were dis covered in time to save the building, but the strong brick wall of Elson's dwelling in Walker-street was destined. The fire this morning must have proved very serious as a high wind was blowing, and there was an unaccountably long delay in the appearance of the brigade. The flames spread •with such rapidity that the inmates of the houses burnt, were little more than able to save themselves. The Insurances are : Palmer, £200 on the stock aud furniture, in the Standard, estimated loss £300; L. Carter, stock and furniture, £300 in the New Zealand, estimated loss £400; Mrs Melican, stock &c, £200 in the Norwich Union Office, estimated loss £600 ; Geldson, insured in Norwich Union Office, £1000, Rising Sun Hotel, building £200, store building £100, brick building £200, on furniture, and building rear of "brick build- i ing £200, estimated loss £600. The Natisnal had no insurance on buildings, having lately refused a risk on the Rising Sun. A policy on Palmer's shop having expired in December last, Mrs Melican lost over £100 in cash. This is the first fire of any importance that has taken place in Walker-street.

THE SMYTHIES' CASE,

The principal civil case is Russell v. Smythies, on which heavy damages are claimed for malicious prosecution arising out of the recent proceedings in the R.M. Court for perjury.

(Press Agency)

WELLINGTON, this day. Sailed.—Maggie Patterson, for Kaipara.

, OAMARU, this day. North Otago Turf Club Meeting.

Handicap Hurdle Race, 50 soys., with a sweepstakes of 3 soys. each, to go to the second horse. Distance, two and a half

nines,

Eclipse, aged, lOst. 1 Banjo, aged, list. 101b 2 Will If I Can, 5 years, 9st 3 Theodore, aged, lOst. lOlbs. and Nevis, 4 years, 9st., also ran. Theodore having run inside the post after starting was dis qualified. Banjo received second money. Time, smins. 45secs.

Publican's Handicap, of 100 soys., with sweep of 2 soys. each for the second horse. Distance, a mile and three-quarters. Fishook, 4yrs, Sst 121bs 1 Templeton, 6yrs, 9st 81bs 2 Guy Fawkes, syrs, 9st 81bs 3 Punga (7st 91bs) and Exile (6st 41bs) were scratched.

Betting : 6 to 4 on Fishhook, even money on Templeton, and 2 to 4 against Guy Favrkes.

On entering the straight Guy was beaten and Templeton drew away a length, but Fishhook came Avith a rush 200 yards from the post, passed the other two, and landed the stakes by a length from Templeton, Guy two lengths behind Templeton. Time : 3 mins. 19 sees. Hospital Race, won easily by Sir William. Flying Handicap, of 74 so vs. Distance, 1 mile. Titania, 3yrs, 6st lOlbs 1 Punga, 4yrs, Bst 21bs ... 2 Fishhook, 4yrs, 9st 3lbs ... 3 Rob Roy, also Fish Hook, was backed to •win largely, but Den-it, who was riding him, appeared to be pulling the horse, and when he rode into the saddlery paddock, the crowd hooted, yelled, and cried out " Shanie ! Swindle !" and at one time it seemed as if the rider would be pulled off his horse. Immediately after the race, the stewards held a meeting to consider the case, and resolved " That in consequence of his being distinctly pulled in the Flying Handicap, Fish Hook be not allowed to run on the Oamaru race course again, and that Secretary be instructed to transmit this resolution to all Jockey Clubs in the colony, and request them to endorse the same." Novel Race, 50 soys, the winner to- be sold, and all proceeds to go to the Race Fuud, distance one mile and a half, weight for age. Steamer 3yrs. 1. Miss Elswick'Syrs. 2. Kathleen aged 3. Malabar, and Merry Monarch also started. Consolation Handicap, a mile and a quarter. Punga 9st 1 Eobßry 7st lib 2 Exile 6st 41b 3 Ferry 6st 41h also ran. Betting 2 to 1 on Punga, 4 to 1 against Rob Roy, 6 to 1 against the others. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. LADY PRINCIPAL FOR GIRLS' SCHOOL. The Board of Governors of the Canter bury College has decided to advertise for a lady principal for the girls' schools, salary £450 per year, and house and 5s for each pupil, also to ask the Government for an endownment of 5000 acres of agricultural land for the school. The board appointed a Committee to select a farm for the purpose of ail agricultural school.

SECULARISM.

The Auckland secularists held their adjourned meeting last evening in the old Carl ton Academy, Hobson-street, and resolved themselves into a society. Mr Greaves occupied the chair, and Mr Backhouse read the rules, which, on the motion of Mr Neil Campbell, seconded by Mr David Ross, were unanimously carried. The objects of the society are the diffusion of secular knowledge, by means of books, etc., and mutual protection and assistance in cases of legal or social oppression. The rules, nine in number: (1). terms of mem bership, (2) place of meeting, (3) officers and com mittee, (i) duties of president, (5) duties of trea surer, (6) meetings and correspondence, (7) relating to books, (8) by-laws and general man agement, (9) entrance fees The election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mr Greaves; secretary, Mr Backhouse ; treasurer, Mr George Hill; librarian. Mr David Ross; committee, Messrs Smeardon, Tapp, Price, Robinson, and Miller. The future meeting of tha association to be held on Wednesday even ing-. -

THEATRE ROYAL.

The repetition of the now popular play of "FritzP1 last eve.ning succeeded in drawing a good house, and the noting and musical performances of Mr Emmet, attracted immensely. TJbis cleverly constructed drama, from its variety of scehO and incident, ar quoting a hackneyed phrase from an old poet, "From grave to gay, from lively to severe," hag something special for everybody, and consequently minister* to every taste. The acting of Mr Emmet is as near perfection as possible, and his unforced, easy humour, is irresistable. We have referred, on previous! occasions, to tha assistance and colouring given to "Frits" by Misses Raymond, Leake, and ©there, and could only repeat what has already peen said in their favour. "Frits" will post lively be pwfonaed for the lagttime this evening,

NUISANCE IN CUSTOM HOUSE STREET.

To the Editor of the Evening Stab.

Sir—There have been several letters published of late,;ref erring to minor nuisances andcity sani tary matters, which savour strongly of the pro verbial gnat and camel. But no one seems to ba aware of a nuisance arid pest hole of alarmin° extent in Custom Houses-street. There is a large pool of about an acre in extent, and averaging five feet deep, which the progress of buildings in that locality has completely cut off from any inflow of the tide. It was full of large fish, but in le3s than 21 hours about 2 weeks ago, it turned stagnant and putrid all at once. The fish all died off, and floated about by thousands, till the wind blew them to one end, where they were raked out and carted away by the City carts. The pool is now a sheet of dark, greenish-yellow putrid water, and I have no hesitation in saying that there would have been an outbreak of cholera or typhus before now from it, but for a fortunate concatenation of circumstances, such as cold weather, and the wind constantly blowing the miasmata over the harbour. I call on the Sani tary Inspector to do his duty before a northerly wind and close weather force the matter on us in the shape of typhus. Probably the outbreak of diphtheria at the North Shore is due to the miesmeta being blown across the harbour by the last 2 weeks southerly and westerly winds—as diphtheria is the concomitant of defective drain age.—Yours, &c, Pro Bono Publico.

THE CASE AGAINST POOLEY.

A Press Agency telegram from Christchurch gives the following account of the trial of Edward Pooley and Albert Branihall,charged with having wilfully, unlawfully, and maliciously committed damage to certain articles.the property of Ralph Donkin: —There was no new evidence for the prosecution. The Judge agreed there was not a particle of evidence to connect Bramhall with Pooley on the night the damage was done, but after a lengthy argument, he granted the request of the Crown Prosecutor, that the case against Bramhall should be allowed to go to the jury. Several witnesses were called for the defence, to show that Pooley and Bramhall, when seen in the passage of Warner's hotel, near Donkins' bedroom, just prior to the damages being discovered, might easily have been mistaken for other members of the English cricket team, as, for instance, Selby, Greenwood, or Armitasje. One witness also stated that at the time of the row about the bet he heard Ulyett say, "We are all in it." Selby said " We will have it out of you before morn ing." The judge summed up at great length. The iury retired, and, after an absence of half an hour, returned a rerdict of " not guilly."

CHICAGO MINSTRELS.

The Great Chicago Minstrels have reached this city, and on Monday evening, they will com mence the first of six evenings at the Theatre Royal. These American Minstrels bring with them a favourable reputation, and, if news papers speak truly, (but no one doubts this) then there is a grand treat in store for citizens, and next week will produce something more than Moanatairi specimens, viz., silver speech, beautiful music, new quartettes, recent witti cisms, samples of new heels, and doxology, the last Yaakee novelties, and a volume of sayings and doings richly spiced, full-flavoured, and conducive to health. The minstrels, light in number, are all capital musicians, and their harmonies and voices have afforded pleasure to thousands in many lands, and will be equally effective in this country.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bank of New Zealand—£2o 10s ; buyers, £20. Colonial Bank —Buyers 3Ss. Thames Gas—Buyers, 265. South British Insurance—79s. National Insurance.—Sellers, 31s. Union Sash and Door Co.—£B 2s. Red Queen—Sellers, 4s. Caledonian (double)— Sellers, £ 3. Moanatairi—£t i 10s, £15, (ex diy); buyeiT, £14 10s; sellers, £15. Inverness—Sellers, ss. Waitekauri—Sellers, 19s. Alburnia—22s, 22s 6d (cum div); buyers, 22s 6d. Young N.Z.—7s 6d. Union Beach—42s (id ; sellers, 455, Tokatea—Sellers, Bs. Royal Oak—Buyprs, 6s. Waiotahi—Buyers, 225. Queen of Beauty—Sellers, 20s. Kuranui Hill—2o3, 22s 6d; sellers, 20s. Welcome—Sellers, 7s. Thames—Sellers. £3 10s. Piako-Ss, 8s Od. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 1877.



Politics and pugilism were very nearly combined at Mr Hutchison's meeting in the Panama Hotel, Wellington. A certain local evening print had been deliberately misreporting some previous meeting as to plain matters of fact. Mr Hutchison complained of this, and, not unnaturally "wired into" that local print and the reporter thereof. The reporter, who was present at the meeting, didn't like this, and at the close of the proceedings complained to Mr Hutchison that he had been unfairly attacked. Then said Mr Hutchison to that reporter, "You are a snivelling, mean spirited hound," and furthermore threatened "to pull his nose." Matters then became critical indeed. Following lip speed by action, Mr Hutchison " shaped " and made a frantic dive at the reporter, touching his shoulder, whereupon the reporter pushed at Mr Hutchison (at least, so he says) and got clear of him, crying out " If you attempt to pull my nose, I'll punch your sanguinary head." Then the partisans of Mr Hutchi son interfered, the reporter was requested to evacuate the premises, and after a time all was peace and Gonviviality. Holloway and Garlick thank the public for their very liberal patronage in the past, aud beg to intimate they are in a better position than ever to supply the wants of their customers. Their large ship ments from England, just unpacked, enables them to offer for sale many goods quite new to this market. Amongst them are fancy coloured linen damasks, new brocatell cords, wide floorcloths, for rooms, 2s. lid. per yard ; for passages, from Is. lid. ; oilcloths lor stairs, &c., from 9d. ; felt carpets, from Is. 7Ad. Eight patterns in Linoleum, patent Cork Carpet, unsurpassed for dura bility and comfort. English and colonial made general household furniture, the latter manufactured under the superintendence of R. Cranwell, on the premises, whose long experience is a guarantee for good work manship. Greatest variety of Carpets in the colony. Tapestry, from 2s. lid. per yard. In addition to all kinds of furnishing goods, there is a large assortment of Drapery, Millinery, men's and boys' Cloth ing, at Holloway and Garlick's City Hall Arcade.—FADVT.] Electors op City West.—Gentlemen, —Refrain from pledging yourselves for the present—[Ad VT.] I have received a Splendid Assortment of WINTKR GOODS, all of which I shall Sell at Town Pi'ices. New Dres3 Goods in great variety —Carmalies, Lustres. Reps, Satin Cloths, and Wincey. Tweeds, splendid value for money ; and a nice assortment of Millinery. Hats, from Is. up. Dressmaking and all machine work done. Men's, Youths, and Boys' Clothing made to order.



J. H jd A P E. Q N SALE By the Undersigned i— 10 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE (OLD) 25 „ „ „ (NEW) 2 „ PRIME LARD (in bladders) 20 sacks OTAGO OATMEAL 10 „ PEARL BARLEY 300 „ OATS 200 „ BRAN 60 ~ BARLEY DUST 125 packages TEAS (finest qualities), in half chests and boxes. 15 FRAMES1 ROOFING, SLATING, AND SHEATHING FELTS OTAGO SLATES NELSON HOPS, &C to & 535 « gq*



T N B A N X R UP T C Y. In the matter of '" The Debtors and Creditois Act, 1876." and of the Bankruptcy of Henry Pilkington Hayward, of Grey street, in the City of Auckland, in Eden County, in the Colony of New Zealand, upholsterer, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that an application will be made by the said Henry Pilkington Hayward to the Supreme Court, at Auckland, at its sitting in Bankruptcy, to be held on WED NESDAY, the 18th day of April instant (or on the llrst day thereafter on which a sitting in Bankruptcy shall be held by the said Court), for his Discharge. Dated, at Auckland, this 6th day of April, 1877. RUSSELL & DEVORE, Solicitors for the said Debtor. T N BANKKUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Aot, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of Charles Williams, of Albert-street, in the City of Auckland, in Eden County, in the Colony of New Zealand, Manu facturer, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that an application will be ma^e by the said Charles Williams to the Supreme Court, at Auckland, at its sitting in Bankruptcy, to be held on WEDNESDAY the 18th day of April instant (or on the first day thereafter on which a sitting in Bankruptcy shall bo held by the said Court), for his Dis charge. Dated, at Auckland, this 6th day of April, 1877. RUSSELL & DEVORB. Solicitors for the said Debtor. XN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of John Thompson, of Newton, in the Suburbs of Auckland, in Eden County, in the Colony of New Zealand, Clerk, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that an application Trill be made by the said John Thompson to the Supreme Court, at Auckland, at its sitting in Bankruptcy, to be held on WEDNESDAY, the 18th day of April instant (or on the first day thereafter on which a sitting in Bankruptcy shall be held by the said Court), for his Dis charge. Dated, at Auckland, this 6th day of April, 1877. RUSSELL & DEVORK, Solicitors for the said Debtor. ESLEYAN CHURCH, Union-streeT. The Sabbath Services will be conducted as usual in the Morning, at 11 o'clock, by Rev. J. Wallis ; Evening, at 6.30, by Mr. Dean. "YSTESLEYAN CHURCH, Ponsonby.— V V The usual Sabbath Services will be held to-morrow. Morning, at 11, Rev. W. J. Wil liams ; Evening, at 6.30. Ro-v. J. Warren. rimitiviTmethodist church, Edwardes-street. — Sabbath Services :— Morning, at 11, Re*-. B. J. Westbrookc ; Evening, at 6.30, by Mr. Fry. W~ ESLEYAN CHURCH, Pitt-strket. SUNDAY SERVICES, April B.—The Rev. J. Warren will preach in the morning, at 11: and the Rev. W. Kirk in the evening, at 6.30. LORNE- STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edgcr, 8.A., Sunday, Aprilß.—Morning: "Bearingone another's burdens." Evening: "The Mortal putting on Immortality." mHEATRE ROYAL. —Sunday Even in » JL Services, Bth April, 1877. Doors open at 7.30; Service to begin at 8, and close at 9 p.m. All arc invited. Seats free. OUNT EDEN BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL. The Anniversary Services of the above School will be held (D.V.), on SUNDAY next, the 6th Special Sermons will be Preached Morning and Evening— At 11 a.m., by the Rev. T. F. Fee. At 0.30 p.m.. by the Rev. Joseph Buttle. A Service for Scholars and Parents will be held in the afternoon, commencing nt 3 o'clock, when addresses will bo delivered by Messrs. J. Bramc and Ralph Stewart, and selected Hymns sung by the Scholars. . Collections at the close of each Service in aid of the School Funds. The Annual Tea Meeting will be hold the following TUESDAY, at 6.30. . Tickets, Is. 6d. each, may be had of any of the Teachers. "\XTESLEYAN CHURCH, North Shore. V V Sabbath Services, Bth April.—Morning, at 11, Rev. W. Kirk; Evening, at 6.30. "TVTEWTON~KIRk. —Divine Sen Ice at JJI the usual hours to-morrow. Subjects:— Morning: "A Day's Work of Christ: His First Sabbath in Capernaum." Evening: " What is a Man worth?" CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH" \j Beresford-street. — Sunday Services, Bth April.—Rev. J. Robertson, M.A. will preach in the Morning, at 11. Subject: " Holding fast our Profession." And in the Evening, at 6.30. Subject: "Unheeded Warnings." NIT ED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11; Evening, at 6.30. United" meYhodist free CHURCH. Temperance Hall. Albert street. — Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11; Evening, at 6.30 p.m. GIRL, about 14, wanted for Whangaroa ; good home for a respectable girl.—Apply on Monday morning to Adam Laybourn, Fort- s treet. WAJNTED, a Cook and Laundress.— Apply Mrs. Alfred E. Isaacs, Eden-street, opposite DisfcricMLkmrt. WANTED, a Person 1o fit boot uppers for the sewing machine; must be proficient.—Jones & Co., Boot Closers, High street. ANTED to Adopt, a respectable girl about 5 or 6 years of age.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a strong Youth as Message Boy.—Apply Star Office. ANTED, a good hand for the Cloth ing.—John W. Pearse. WANTED, a respectable intelligent Boy.—Apply to F. Shaw, Watchmaker and Jeweller, next to Hemus's, near the Market. WANTED to dispose of a Grocery Business in the best part of the City.— For particulars applj at this office. WANTED, four first-class Tailoresses. Good wages.—J. Williams, Victoria street WANTED, a Baker ; an improver pre ferred.—For particulars apply to W. M. Ritchie, Eden Crescent. ANTED KNOWN, Fresh Oysters and Smoked Fish to be had daily, at Mrs. Motion's Stall, No. 19, Auckland Market. ANTED, a good General Servant for Faimers' Hotel, Dru»y.—Apply at once to Mrs. Pollock, Queen-strept. WANTED, a Chief Officer for the Brigantine ' Matchless.' — Apply on board. WANTED, a Genera! Servant] refer ences required.—Mrs. Elliott Meyer, Symonds-street, near Choral Hall. ANIED, a General Servant for the Suburbs; must be able to milk. Apply, between ten and one, to Mrs. Goodall, Alired street. WANTED, a Man who understands gardening and can milk.—For address, apply J. Cosgrave and Co. WANTED, as assistant or apprentice, a young Gentleman for the Pianoforte business : he should be of a machanical turn.— Address a.. Stab office. __ ~%WT ANTED to Purchase, a quiet, staunch V T Buggy Pony.—Robertson Broa., Grocers, Synionds-street. WENT WORTH HOUSE, Ponsonby.— Miss Hill's Pupils will Commence there Second Quarter April 9th. WANTED to Sell, a very superior toned Piano, at a low price for cash. It is in perfect order, and may be seen at Webb's Music Store, Wollesley-street. N.B.—Pianos from £6 cash, or £7 deferred payment, WAN TEpTaTgood Coat hand j highest watrcs given.- H. L, Poaaenniakic, Tailor, ShortliUtdrßtreet. WANTED, a really" S? od Man Servant (with Colonial experience, if possible), who can milk, groom, garden, an 4 ffiaJw Uim« m\t, eenaraUy ft|tfu)s. wagea, ftgw WWfelHuS



WANTED, a respectable Lad for the trade.— Wm. Leys, Bookbinder, &c, next Star office. WANTED, three Gentlemen Boarders, in a quiet house, no children or other boarders, every comfort.—Apply at. this office. WANTED to Sell, the Business known as T. Godkin's Newmarket 'Busses. If not sold privately before Friday next, -will be offered at auction at the Haymarket. ANTED KNOWN. — Our Guinea Trousers are unequalled in the province for fit and style.—J. Phillips, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Farm Servant; single man.—Apply Mr. Harg weaves, Northern Club. ANTED to Sell, a first-class Bread Cart.—For particulars apply to the Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. WHY should Hannaford, Queen-street, opposite Firebell, be patronised ? Be cause he sells best Potatoes 21tba. for Is ; Lovely Damsons, id $ lb.; Best Nuts, 6d <"P lb. That's why. ANTED, middle-aged Woman for the country to milk, bake, &c. ,• Young Girl for country, really good place ; several Female Servants, Married. Couples, &c. —Hannaford's Registry. ANTED KNOWN, Waterman's Dining Rooms are the only Family Dining Rooms where you can get a Good Dinner for a Shilling, including all the delicacies of the season. Give a trial and.see. Good Beds. A Nrjht Bell for late visitors.—-Note address: Next Montague's Fancy Bazaar. W WANTED, 500 Customers for Fore- Quarters of Mutton at 2d; Trimmed Mutton Chops, leg or loin. Id; Superior Steam lade Sausage, only 4d : Corned Beef, not to be urpa»sed, at 3d per lb.; Dripping, equal to butter, 6d; Best Canterbury Hams and Bacon, in cloth, from 9d to Is per lb. Every Saturday night Legs and Loins Mutton, 3d per lb.—Hulmk, Butcher, Queen-street. T^TANTED KNOWN, that H. Serjeant, T T of Excelsior Store, Karangahape^Road, will Open a BRANCH in the MARKET on SATURDAY next, with a Genuine Stock o Groceries, at prices to suit the times. One trial will prove the fact, that the following articles are tne Best and Cheapest in Aucklanu -—Good Family Tea, 2s $ lb; Choice do, 2s Cd; Sergeant's Excelsior Mixture, 3s, beins a combination of rarest and choicest Teas imported; Good House hold Flour, 711.3 for Is; Preserved Milk, best brand, 9d $ tin, 8s V doz.; Good Bacon, 9d f) it, • Good Cheese, from 4d 'ft lb; Sparkling White Sugar, od $ II,; Purp.Limejuice, 8d V bot.; Pearl Barley, 3Jd $ lb; Whiting, Id V !b ; Washing Soda, Tibs for Is. Every other article of the best quality at the lowest possible prices. "ANTED KNOW N, Wolf's Celebrated Hand-sewn Prunella Boots, only 6s 6d; beautiful Condensed Swiss Milk, 9d per tin; best Wairoa Cheese 8d • Salt Butter, 8d; Pears, lid; Apples, 2d ; Piano Music, 6d: superior Cork Soles, (>d; Men's Leather Slippers, 2s fid; Children's Leather Mastic-side Boots, 4s ; Epsom Salts, (5d per doz.: Good Black Tea, 2s ; Superior Mixed Tea, 2s 6d • Auckland Blue, 3d per :'[lb.; Lollies, 3d per itb.; Superior Wedding Hats, 5s each ; first-rate B day Striking Clock, only Ms; Good Mixed Pins Is 2d per lb., or Id the oz.; Infants' Flannc Boots, id per pair; a Brass Plate, engraved, suit able for a School, only 10s; Black Brooch and Earrings. Is 6d the set; Gold Chains, Gd each ; Good Tobacco, Id; Cigars, Id. Men's Superior Socks. Gd ; Women's Stockings, (id ; also Boots Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons^ &c. &c, cheap' Infants' Patent Leather Boots, Is ; best Chi"nons Is each ; small ditto. Id; Strong Purses, 2d; Neave's Food for Infanta, 6d per tin; Book on Calisthenics, greatly- illustrated, only ss.—W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-street. El^lO!rT~s7 AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Kvknino Star office. Wy ii d h am -s front. JT~O T E L FO R ~S A L X For Immediate Sale, the Lease, License, and Furniture of a first-class Suburban Hotel, doing a large business. Satisfactory reasons given for the proprietor leaving,—Apply to J. M. & J. MOWBRAY, J2, Queen-atrcet. FOR SALE, a Lady's Hiding Habit, new.—Apply Stab office. FOR SALE, a three-roomed Cottage; quite New, .and allotment 33 x 107 — Apply to Mr J. Poultcr, Eden Terrace, New North Road. TO LET, a House of four rooms, and one of six, with plenty of water and every accommodation. Kent, low- to good tenants.— James Reid, Kden Terrace. FASHIONABLE Flair-Cutting ami Shaving. Come and try the Patent Chair, at tlie Haloon^Theatrc Royal Buildings. GG R I C E, Fruiterer, Tea Dealer, • Tobacconist, and Dealer in Fancy Goods. Newmarket, is now opening New Goods, con sisting of Toys, Stationery, &c., &c, &c. A COMFORTABLE HOME for a few respectable single men. Every attention and moderate terms.—Mrs. Hughes, Private Boarding House, next Masefleld's Buildings Albert-street. ' jgOARD OF EDUCATION. The Second Quarter of the Teachers' Training Class w,U begin on MONDAY next, 9th instant, at 6 oclock p.m., at tho residence of Mr. Wor thington, Hobson-street. VINCENT E. RICE, ___ Secretary. BOARD OF EDUCATION. The Second Quarter of the GIRLS' TRAIN ING and HIGH SCHOOL will begin on MON DAY next, April Bth. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. J^ 0" T I ~c IT On and after WEDNESDAY, 4th April Un paid Balances of Education Kates will be received at the Office of the Board of Education, Wyndham-street, Auckland. R. B. LTJSK, Receiver. LOST, this day; a Canary. Finder will ~. be rewarded on leaving the same at Mrs. Wooller, \ ork-street, Newton. O" NE POUND REWARD.—Lost, on Thursday night, April sth, in Princess street, Onehunga, a Silver Watoh, with piece of Chain attached; makers's name, John Knott Ashton, underlined on face of watch.—The above reward will be paid on returning the 3ame to_Mr Kelsall, Baker, Onehunga. J^ODGE~ST. ANDREW, No. 418, S.C. A Lodge of Inftruction will be held in the Lodge-room, Star Hotel, Albert-street, on MON DAY, the Bfch instant, at 7.20 p.m. WM. OHAS, WALKER, R.W.M. LBURNIA GOLD MINING COM PANY (REGISTERED). tiA l^l vi- de? dl villrj?e Payable on THURSDAY, the 12th instant The Transfer Books will Close on Monday, the9th instant, atip.m H. N, GARLAND, Auckland, sth April, 1877. Manager. IT is requested that all Accounts against wfw mi *ar m £ ott?F' ?J E Psom. o« sent forth with to Mr. F. M, P. Brookfield, Solicitor, Auckland—William Potter. Tt^-K *\7"ACHT "SECRET." HwM^^- ~ Applications for TICKETS in ffll*^ the Secret" Art Union must be -^ffislgNflsmado before the 10t^ inst. '^mgmmtf^ Drawing will take place on the 14th instant. , M, NICCOL. ■W" OTI C E dT~^R~iTMirvTL: MRS. J. SCOTTER, Dress and Mantle- Makkr, in returning thanks to the Ladies of Newmarket, and the surrounding districts, for the very liberal pati-onage she has received for the past 7 years, bees to inform them she has Removed to Park Road, opposite the Domain Gate, and hopes by strict attention to business to recive a continuance of pastjfavours. N.B.—Wedding and Mourning Outfits made up on the shortest notice. Newmarket, 6th April, 1877. i?KAA TO LEND, in sums of £50 ?&fJ yV and iipwards.-S. Vaile, Honse. Land, and Commission Agent, Shortland-Btreet! next the Post-office. ■£1 nno^ (Tl^NiroirßuMn~g \J Society principles, or on any ternoß to suit Borrowers.—C. wulianison. Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. TN RE SAMUEL COOMBES' ESTATE. Notice 19 hereby given that all Accounts due to thiß Estate rnustibe paid to m,© immediately, oq behalf q$ \fo§ f f \wte6s. *? Jf» q. BWINGTQK,



TEN DERS will be received by the Publi c Buildings Commissioners at the Office of the Government Agent, Supreme Court Build ings, at noon, on WEDNESDAY next, April 11, for the undermentioned FURNITURE, FIT TINGS, &c., required for the New Hospital in the Domain. All particulars as regards details, &c., to ho obtained from Dr. Philson, District Surgeon. Tenders may be for the whole, or any part. READER WOOD, Chairman of Public Buildings Commissioners. Auckland, 6th April, 1877. DISSECTING-ROOM. 1 Cupboard, with Wash-basin complete. DEAD-HOUSE. 4 Stone Slabs on strong wooden frames. OUT-PATIENTS' WAITING-ROOM. 2 Seats, with backs ; average, 17 feet. DISPENSARY. Washhand Easin, with Sink, Hot and Cold Water, Cupboards, under Cupboards, and Shelves for Bottles. Cupboard Top, 12 feet x 1 foot 6 inches. Shelves, 12 inches. Divisions, 10inches x 2 feet. Dispensing Counter, 10 feet x 2 feet 6 inches, With Cupboard underneath. Small Table, two Office Stools, a case for Poi sons, and Splint Rack. CONSULTING-ROOM. Floor covered with Linoleum, pattern to b selected. Oflice Tablo, Couch, and six Chairs, Book Shelves, with Pigeon-holes, Hat Rack, Surgeon's Washhand Stand, and Utensils. DRUG-STORE. Skeleton Frame of Shelves, 12 inch project ing. HOUSE-SURGEON'S ROOM. Carpet, Couch, Easy Chair, 6 Chairs to match, Table, Cheifonier, Fender and Irons, Coal Scuttle. HOUSE-SURGEON'S BED-ROOM. Bed and Bedstead complete. Carpet, Towel horse, Wash-stand and Ware, Dressing Table, Glass, Chest of Drawers, and 2 Chairs. HOUSE-SURGEON'S BATH-ROOM. Floor covered with Linoleum, Chair and Towel-horse. MUSEUM. Skeleton Shelves, with Table and Chair. SERVANTS' BED-ROOM. 4 Beda, Washstand and Ware. DINTNG-ROOM. 2 Dining Tables and Forma to match, Grate, Fender and Irons, Large Sideboard, with Cup boards and Drawers. CLEAN LINEN ROOM. Racks for Linen, 2 feet wide, constructed so as to allow air to pass through the Linen. KITCHEN. Strong Kitchen Table, Cupboard tho whole lenKth of Kitchen, with Coal Bunker in centre. COOK'S PANTRY. Plate Rack (large), Bread Trough, Dresser and Shelves. SCULLERY. Large Dresser, with steam-cooking apparatus, Rack for drying plates, Cupboards for surplus crockery. BEER CELLAR. Shelves and Table. ANTI-ROOM TO PRIVATE PATIENTS' BATH-ROOM. 2 Chairs. Couch, Floor covered with Linoleum. PRIVATE WARDS (5 in number). 5 Beds, 5 Chairs, 5 Glasses, 5 Washstands and sets of Ware, 5 Floors to be covered with Lin oleum. PRIVATE PATIENTS' SITTING-ROOM. Floor covered with Linoleum, 9 Chairs, 2 Easy Chairs, 1 Couch, Fender and Irons. TWO D.T. WARDS. Floors covered Linoleum, Window Iron Guard. GROUND FLOOR. I BOARD ROOM. Brussels Carpet, large Table with drawers, 12 Chairs. Book-case, Fender and Fireirons, Hand Bell, Hat Pegs. HALL. Hat and Umbrella Stand, and Hat Pegs. OPERATION ROOM. Operation Table, Couch, 6 chairs, Instrument Case, and Cupboard, Floor covered with Lin oleum. LIBRARY. Floor covered with Linoleum. Fender and Fireirons, filled with Book Shelves, 6 chairs and Table. NURSES' PANTRIES. A small table in each. NURSES' ROOM (waiting). Table and 2 Chairs in eaoh, with Hat Pees. LARGE WARDS. Tables and Forms at the end of each. LAVATORIES. Towel Rails. BATH ROOMS. 1 Chair and 1 Towel-horse in each. Fire-guards, Fenders and Grates to all wards. Seats on all Verandahs. MATRON'S ROOM. Carpet, Table, 6 Chairs, 1 Easy Chair, Grate, Fender, Fireirons, and Choffonier. MATRON'S BEDROOM. Carpet, Ued and Bedding complete, Washstand and Ware, Chest Drawers, Toilet Table and Glass, 2 Chairs and Towel horse. HEAD NURSE'S ROOM Table, 6 Chairs, 1 Easy Chair, Grate, Fender, Fireirons, and Floor covered with Linoleum. HEAD NURSE"S BEDROOM. Bed and Bedding complete, Washstand and Ware, Chest Drapers, Toilet Table and Glass, 2 Chairs. Towel horse, and Floor covered with Linoleum. MISCELLANEOUS. Venetian Blinds to all windows. Linoleum for the centre of all corridora and wards. Camp Stools and Cupboards to all beds. Handrail to Verandah, basement floor (west end). Sash Lifts to all windows. Labelled Plates to all doors. Tenders will be received by the' Public Buildings Commissioners, at the Offi"o. of the Government Agent, Supreme Court Building, at Noon on WEDNESDAY next, April 11, for the undermentioned BEDDING, CLOTHING, MATERIALS, &c, &c, required for the new Hospital in the Domain. All particulars as regards details, &c, to be obtained from Dr. Philson, District Surgeon. Tenders may be for the whole or any part. EADER WOOD. Chairman Public Buildings Commissioners. Auckland, April 6,1877. 40 Hair Beds 90 Hair Pillows 600 Blankets .400 each Sheets and Pillow Slips 200 Counterpanes 100 Bedsteads 100 Bed Chambers 60 Spittoons 12 Looking-glasses 24 each Larpe Delf Dishes and Covers for same 230 Plates 6 pairs Carving Knives and Forks 100 each Table Knives and Forks 100 Table Spoons 24 Water Cans 24 Buckets 12 Slop Pails 12 Basins for Washing Soles 36 Scrubbing Brushes 12 Dust Pans and Brushes 36 Hair Brooms 100 Delt: Mugs for Breakfast and Tea 1 Wheelbarrow 400 yards Strong Blue Serge, for Coats and Trousers 800 yards Bed Ticking 400 yards Scotch Twill, for Shirting 100 yards Scotch Twill, for Chemises 100 yards Scotch Twill, for Night Gowns, 50 Blue Serge Jumpers 50 yards Flannel, for Drawers 00 pairs Leather Slippers 12 Night Commodes 1 Avery's Weighing Machine. &HT 01N E WALLING. Tenders are required, at per chain, for Raising Stone and Erecting about 40 chains Fencing at Dornwelrs Slaughter-house, Three Kings, w all to be 3 feet at bottom, 1 foot at top, 4 feet 6 inches high; on it a coping stone to average 8 inches in height. Tenders received up to 1 o'clock on TUESDAY, 10th instant, at the Hayroarket. v ,_,„ ALFRED BUCKLAND. ! Public Works Oflice. (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, 26th March, 1877. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a Post and Telegraph Office, at Mon gonui. General conditions, specifications, and draw ings, may be seen at the office of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; and at tho Public Works offices, Auckland, Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside, "Tender for Mongonui Post and Telegraph Offices," will ge nearest District Engineer atlthoSttSaffi^



Public Works Office (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington. 26th March, 1877, TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a Post and lelegrah Office, at Whan garoa. General conditions, specifications, and draw ings may be seen at the offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; and at the Public Works Office, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside, "Tenders for Whangaroa Post and Telegraph Office," will be received at the office of the nndersigned up to noon of Monday, the 23rd day of April, 1877. Telegraphic tenders will be received, provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. TENDERS wanted for Re-Shingling a dwelling in Upper Lome-street (near top); I to be sent in by Tuesday first, addressed to Alexander Davidson, Engineer. ' rwi~o b v i l~~d c r s. Tenders arc invited up to 10 o'clock on WED NESDAY, ISth instant, for the Erection of a Villa Residence near the AVhau. T. B. CAMERON. Architect. THEATRE ROYAL. Lessee Mr. R. J. DeLias. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT OF THE GREAT COMEDIAN, J. K. EMMET ! J. K. EMMET ! LAST NIGHT 1 " LAST NIGHT ! OF FRITZ! FRITZ! FRITZ ! FRITZ! FRITZ ! FRITZ ! FRITZ ! FRITZ ! FRITZ! FRITZ! FRITZ! FRITZ! FRITZ! LAST NIGHT OF EVERYBODY ! Come Early and Secure Your Seats. Monday Night, m THE CHICAGO MINSTRELS ! "®» mEMPERANCE HALL. SATURDAY NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS, April 7th. THE TEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE, AT THE ABOVE HALL, Will give one of their well-known Programmes of SONGS & DANCES as usual, by well-known favourites. The entertainment wjII conclude with a screaming farce, entitled, GOING TO THE BALL. Chairman—Mb. J. Cox. Doors open at half-past 7, commence at 8 p.m. Price of Admission—Threepence. W. H. SCEATS, Manager. COURT ZEALANDIA, No. 4741, Ancient Order Foresters. ..--"sflfeffi-^ The ANNIVERSARY of the i above Court will be celebrated ?iisKtizEiBKi» by a SOIREE and BALL, to be I vW r£gf&i&3>F held in the LORNE-STREET I B^ißjinfiv HALL, on THURSDAY, the s^s»{B«Bnl 21tl1 May nexfc (Queen's Birth i H^^^^r '^ car"' the Table at 6-30 P-m- Dancing to commence at 9 sham. Tickets, THREE SHILLINGS each, may be had of any of the following committee :—Bros. T. McEwin, W. J. Wright, Jas. Dompsey, Thos. Bakewell, B. Craddock, J. S. Webley, H. Kean, G. Chri&tmas, W. Priestley, R. Miles, or FRED. CHRISTMAS, Secretary. LL SAINTS' SUNDAY-SCHOOL EN TERTAINMENT. MR. W. F. HAMMOND has kindly under taken to deliver a LECTURE in the above School on WEDNESDAY EVENING next, the 11th instant, at 7.30 o'clock. Subject, " The Lost Tribes of Israel," whicli interesting discourse ■will not only be illustrusted by numerous dia grams (prepared by the Lecturer), but will also be accompanied with choice selections of Music and Singing. The Rev. E. N. Bree in the Chair^ Admission free. A Collection will be made during the evening in aid of the above School. "VTEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. _Li Rev. Peter Mason, B.A. The Second Quarter will Commence on MON DAY, the 16th instant. 0 TAILORS.—A Meeting of the above Trade will be held on MONDAY" next, at 7.30 p.m., at the British Hotel, to consider business of importance, &c, when all members are requested to attend. B~A~TT~E NTION!—VICTORIA J\. COMPANY, A.R.V. The Monthly Inspection of the Company will be held in the Drill-Bhed, on TUESDAY next, lOt.h instant, at 7.30 p.m. By order, THOS. C. SELF, Col.-Sergt., Secretary. TTOBSON CORPS, A. r7v. The Monthly Inspection of the above Company will be held in the Drill-shed, on TUESDAY next, 10th instant, at 7.30 p.m. PETER DIGNAN. Captain. mO YOUNG GENTLEMEN. GRAMMAR AND DEPORTMENT. MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS. Ist. English Grammar taught in six lessons. 2nd. Physical Deportment, with outlines in connection with the Manchester and Birming ham Schools for sedentary employments, includ ing Pointing, Parrying, Proper Use of the Glove, Use of the Dumb Bells, for all exercises such as Swimming, Running, &c. "This is the first exorcise in the world."—Chambers' Information, V 01.2. Taußhtby R. T. SCOTT, Shortland-street. MISS JOHNSON begs to intimate to the parents and friends of her Pupils that she has removed from Seafleld View to Eden Terrace, New North Road, where she will resume her Classes onjMONDAY, 9th inst. T>URIRI POSTS ON SALE.; Th«& undersigned has ON SALE, 1,000 first class Puriri Posts, at the Lowest Market Price. R. A. ENGLAND, Coal and Firewood Dealer, Onehunga. "VTOTICE OF REMOVAL BEQB TO ANNOUNCE THAT Hfii OT H A S REMOVED!!"®* TO THE Premises Next Door Below his Old Shop. H. At X t N S Begs to heartily thank hia numerous Cus tomers for their Very liberal patronage from his first commencingl business up to the present time, and to assure them that although bis trade has increased to that extent, that his REMOVAL to more Commodious Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will still be adhered to: viz., keeping a good article, buying in the oheapest 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 hi 3 old oustomers, and as many new ones aa may honour him with their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will always be f oundj and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND I 8* AT£ m6i



<ft&^ QTEAM COMMUNICATION JSSK^I^ WITH THE THAMES AND FOR SHORTLAND, calling at GRAHAMS TOWN, and discharging Passengers and Cargo. The 'ENTERPRISE' and ' L ALLA ROOKH," Every Night. Time Table: From Auckland:— Saturday, 5 p.m. Monday, 8 p.m. Tuesday, 9 p.m. Wednesday, 9 p.m. Thursday, 10 p.m. Friday, 11 p.m. Saturday, Vi p.m. Return Tickets during the Easter Hobdays, available from 29th March to 7th April, oy either Boat. SALOON 7s. 6d. STEERAGE ss. All cargo to be alongside one hour before sail- Ing. Weather and other circumstances permitting1. Not responsible for goods or parcels put on board without a shipping note. Goods stored at the risk of Consignee. All claims for loss or demage to be made within seven days, or they will not be recognised. Excursion Steamers always for Hire. J. EDWARDS. Manager. «gjg|^TJl~Oiß WAI U~K U. T^awHsiSsp The s.s. TAM O' SHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows :— From Onehunga: From Waiuku :\ Monday, 2 p.m. Tuesday, 8 a.m. Wednesday, 3.30 p.m. Tlmrday, 8.30 a.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. Sor Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, at 7 a.m. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and. Macfariane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Messrs. W. J. Hurst & Co., "Bill meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehnnera or Newmarket. MR. JOHN J. McNALLY.—A Letter for you from Home has been received by last mail.—Apply at the second house from the Empire Hotel, Nelson-street North, near Gas works. WEDNESDAY, APEIL 11. YACHTS GIPSY QUEEN & RIPPLE. THE subscribers have been, instructed" to sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Wednesday, 11th instant, at 12 o'clock, The fast-sailing Yacht GIPSEY QUEEN, about 6 tons, with all her Sails, Gear, &c. Also, without any Reserve, The Yacht RIPPLE, 7 tons, with all her Sails, Gear, Anchor and Chain, Dingy, &c. For further particulars apply to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. B. TONKS. R. c. CARR TUESDAY, APRIL 10. TOBACCO, OYSTERS, LOBSTERS, CLOTHES PINS, CHAIRS, ROSIN. Ex Elmiranda, from New York. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed by Messrs Owen and Graham, to sell, on Tuesday next, at 11 o clock, > 50 boxes Tobacco, " Washington" 200 cases Oysters 100 cases Lobsters 500 cases Clothes Pegs 153 cases Chairs, Hey wood and Cc. 100 cases Chairs. Seymour and Co. 100 barrels Rosin Ex Elmiranda. from New York. The Chairs are of very Superior make, and admirably adapted for the requirements of this market. B. TONKS. r. o CARR PRELIMINARY. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. PARISH OF TAKAPUNA. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE been instructed to sell, at an early date, Lot 23a, section 2, Parish of Takapuna, con taining 4 acres 1 rood, 29 perches, more or less* ' , Full particulars in a few daya. MONDAY, APRIL 9. VALUABLE FREEHOLD ALLOT. MENT, HOBSON-STREET. THE subscribers havn received instruc. bans to sell at the Land Mart, Fortatrert on Monday, 9th instant, at 12 o'clock ' Tnaty,aluab]e Freehold Allotment, situate in Hobson-street, ammediately opposite tha Governor Browne Hotel, having afront age of 24 feet by a depth of 107g feet and Sf AucSndf &llotment * «BaSB City SAMUEL COCHEANE & SON Auctioneers. ' THURSDAY, APRIL 12. OIT V MAR T. VALUABLE CITY~AND SUBURBAN PROPERTY AND COUNTRY LANDS. _ GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Thursday, April 12 Tt % o'clock noon, J> • a * jr" *«• at 18 ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL \w™ t j. opposite Kvber Pass Road^SS large bar, two bar parlours Killing insr fining-room, club?roomeieht hft TOOm > kitchen, scullery, store room ?S* » load. 66 feet of allotment w 1l per . applied for by Government £ aS been Allotment, corner of Victoria anrt iriv i.* streets,.2s feet by 100 fe^ w unexpired term of K» yeSa to run ehold ; House corner of Collingwood anri' n * streets, containing? Kooms ln^T JP^Q ingroom.with Bay Window v^ 6 Draw" Ktchen, Out-houses, Unfeo^S^' evee'ed on Allotment 60 fetfhv 11,!^11^ Th^House recently &£? a b ( f d^ teg. Allotment, corner of Hill-stropt -jn , Cotttfee-ylB., 2 %?eKntultedool^ Rooms, Dininsr llonni Stu^ tecl Bed Kitchen. Relnir fi : a t? arioUr V, an<* Cupboards iufal-l oU r?]w^-? cV.Dwait COUNTY OF-MONGONUJ, Lots 32, 33, 31. Parish of Orut-U, 313 apmg, good land. Part of thJa itaiirl buih, m * COUNTY- OF MARSDEN, hoi 10;' i, Ptti'ish of Oinali, 73aces, Lot 107, Parish of Omah, 83 acres, hot 51, Pariah of Omah, £0 acres. Allotment 9, section 1, Town of Tanv-inwo containing 30 perches, fronting Cameroni street, and new Elizabeth-street, a 55 n©r c«nt. Ctvsh Daposit, ba|anefthyßratiif«B*».u