as soon as possible, or be committed to prison. YOUNG RUFFIANS. John Vavassour, Frank Brown, and Joseph Moran, three boys, were charged with escaping from the Naval Training School. Vavassour was further charged

with attempting to set fire to his cell. Brown was charged with damaging a ventilating pipe belonging to the school, damage 30s; Moran with committing damage to window, 5s ; and a fourth boy, -_Edward Roberts, was charged with passing matches and a candle to prisoners in the school prison. A charge of stealing a boat, value £10, the property of Mark Sandford, was also brought against the prisoners. Sub-Inspector Partly said, by the per mission of the Court, he would withdraw

the charge against the boy Roberts

Mark Sandford said he was an oyster man, residing at Kohimaramara, and on the 16th inst. he left his white boat on the beach, at iive o'clock in the evening. The next morning the boat was gone. The boat was worth £10. He gave no one per-

mission to remoA re the boat. She Avas picked up at Motuihi. The boys confessed that they had stolen the boat. He pur chased the boat of Mr James Clare, of Custom-House-street.

Captain Goldwin R. Breton, manager of the Naval Training School, deposed that the boys wore inmates of that school. He knew Mr Saudford's boat, which he had seen on the beach frequently. On the evening of the 15th, at 9 o'clock, he missed the prisoners, whose absence was reported. It struck him that they might have gone away by the boat, and on going to the beach, he learned that the boat was missing ; it was secured by a long line| attached to the fence. Ho subsequently ascertained that the boat was lying at Motuihi. He and Marie Sand ford brought the boat back. Roberta made his appearance in the school on the following morn ing. "Vavassour was received into the school in July, 1875, from Christchureh, Brown from Grey mouth, in March, 1876, and Moran, In Welling ton, i" Aufjnst. 1575.

The boy Roberts, described as a Chancery lane arab, was questioned as to the nature of an oath, but, beins grossly ignorant of the differ ence between truth and falsehood, His Worship would not permit him to be sworn. The boy tlien made a. statement to the effect that he and the other boys escaped from the school on the Sunday night, went to the beach, cut the line, and got away in Mr Sandford's boat. They pulled round to Cutt's Bay, but as they could not pull against the wind, they left her, and returned to the school, letting the boat go adrift; the tide was coming in.

The depositions were then read over .to the prisoners. Hia Worship told the boys that he had often had occasion to speak to them on their bad con duct ; he had spoken kindly and persuasively, but all to no purpose, and now they stood before the Court as felons.

The boys severally confessed that they had taken away the boat.

His Worship said he should reserve sentence upon them until Monday morning. The boy Roberta was ordered back to school. NOT CAUGHT YET. Bsrnard Coyle. of Wpsom, was summoned at the instance of Charlotte Sadgrovc, as b?ing the father of her illegitimate child ; born, April 1 of the present year. A-i defendant was still at large, having success fully elulcd the police, the case was further remanded.

This was all the business,

BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Ax ordinary meeting' of the Board of Education "was held yesterday afternoon. Mi" If. 11. Lusk w.is Chairman, rrnd Dr Campbell, Col. Haultain, and Messrs Luckie, May, and O'Rorke, were present. The following is a summarised report of the most important business transacted. It was decided to prepare report and accounts, in accordance with see. il of Education Board Act, for transmission to General Government. Mr Worthinprton wa> granted assistance in conduct ing Training Classes for Teachers. Mr Halliwoll wa« appointed to c induct a Trailing Class at the Thames. Mr Nicholson's appointment as assistant teacher of Auckland City East, was sanctioned. Applications from Auckland City West, No. 1, and No. 2, for newsctiOOl-bnilrUnge, were referred to the Building Committee. A grant of £5 was voted to Bombay, for sehool furn'ture, and £0 to Lucas' Creek School, for out buildincs. Mauku South was constituted an educational district. An application from Miungakaramea, for new- school-house, and teacher's residence,was referred to the Building Committee. A site for a school, at Oruru, \s-as offered by Mr Thompson. It was decided to accept. it, subject to the consent of the Waste Lands Board. £10 was granted to Paka.ru District for erecting a porch and outbuildings. An application from Paku ranga for alterations and repairs was referred to the Inspector of Schools. The sum of £1 10s was granted to Parua for school fittings, and £3 to Pokeno for requisites. In answer to a com munication from Port Albert.it was resolved that the Board cannot interfere with the School Committee in regard to the use of schoolroom for other purposes. It was resolved to proclaim Pukete an educational district, and to have the two half-time schools at Ruatangata under one teacher. £11 was granted to Tirtrangi for lining the teacher's house. £2 3d was voted to Waipipi school (YVaiuku) towards fixtures in teacher's house. The Woodside difficulty cropped up on an application being received from Mr Clow, that the Board would appoint commissioners in the place of the Com mittee. A communication was at the same time received from the Committee, asking that the school might be re-opened. It was resolved to take no action till the school hou«e is hwded over to the Board, the trustees to be asked, in the meanwhile, if they are prepared to surrender their trust.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWX COERESPOXDKXT).

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day GOLD RETURNS.

Cond's Alburnia Tribute. 50 tons, 374 dwts 3 grs ; McLean's Alburnia Tribute, 125 ozs 2 dwt 11 grs; Pascoe's Moanatairi Tribute, 164 ozs 9 dwts. SHAREMARKET.

Sales of Moanatairi at £9; City of "London, 13s; Queen, 2s; Bank of New Zeulaud, £20 ss. Sellers : Moanatairi, £9; Red Queen, 4s 3d , Piako, 15s 6d ; City of London, 13s 6'd ; Morning Star (new), 6s; Queen of May (double), 235, contributing 10s Cd. Buyers : Bank of New Zealand, £20 ss.

TAURANGA, this day. WAIRUAPU BLOCK. — BIG LAND

SALE,

Large numbers of nntives have mustered here during the last few clays to receive the sum of £2,000, being payment for the Wairuapu block, of 7,000 acres. The Government removed the entail from this block shortly after the last session of the General Assembly. G. B. Morris, M.H.R. for the East Coast, is the purchaser.

this day.

COROMANDEL, TESTIMONIAL.

The departure of Mr Pickett from the National Bank, as assayer, to till a like office at the Thames, is generally regretted Here, being so sudden. The people of Coromandel intend presenting him with a suitable memento of their regard and esteem.

DUNEDIM,

this day.

Arrival of the Governor — McLaren and the Unemployed- The Governor was conveyed to town by special train, reaching Rattray-street station a few mimites before noon. He was received with the customary honours ; making a short unwritten reply to the Corporation address. There were fully a thousand people about the station. McLaren, with a few sympathisers, and headed by a dirty piece of calico, on which the single word " Unemployed " i was daubed, took up-a position on the side of the platform from which the address was presented. When the Governor was about to enter his carriage, McLaren said " Here, your Excellency, is an address," flourishing a document he' held in his hand, but the police closed on him, and the carriage drove away amid the cheers of the crowd, to his chagrin. He followed the procession to Fern Hill.

The City Council entertain the Governor lit a banquet on Thursday, McLaruu was shown the right about- at FerahlU,

-flic. renotfOC. nesigtt*UQ» Q. H. SlU'.piski

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. Redwood Fined For Assault.

At the Couit to-day the case of Robinson v. Eedwood was called. Mr Garrick for the Hon. W. llobinson, stated that the malicious character of the injury received by his client had been withdrawn. He would therefore ask the permission of the Bench to withdraw the information. The Bench consenting the minor charge of com mitting of breach of the peace was then heard;;; the constable said he saw Redwood strike Robinson with a stick. The latter gentleman fell to the ground. Witness asked Redwood what it all meant, and ho replie 1 Robinson had used a very oiiensive expression to him, and he immediately went for him. Fined twenty shillings.

[PEESS AGENCY.]

CHIMSTCHURCH, this day. SALE OF THOHO UGH BRED STOCK.

At the sale of Griffith's stock of thorough bred horses yesterday, thirty-seven animals realized 4,943 guineas. The principal sales were sires Traducer, 800 guineas, to the Middle Park Stud Company; Blue Boy, l.~>o guineas, to Delamain. Mares : Ham mock, 325 guineas ; Abalia, 525 guineas ; Maria Theresa, 550 guineas, all to Middle Park Company. Amifere, 275 guineas, Nosworthy ; bay filly, out of Maria Theresa, 300 guineas, H. P. Lance ; Tell-tale, 300 guineas, Nosworthy. Three colts brought over 100 guineas each, and two colonial-bred mares respectively IGO and 110 guineas.

LYTTELTON, this day. ARRIVAL OF THE MARGARET GALBRAITH.

The Margaret Galbraith from London, Captain Fergusson, arrived last night, having made the passage in S9 days from the Lizards, which were left on January 23rd. She brings l(j passengers, and a large cargo, part of which is for Nelson.

WELLINGTON, this day. DECLINE IN COLONIAL REVENUE,

The last "Gazette" contains tables which shew that the Customs revenue for the colony for the quarter ending March last was £298,039 as against £317,744 collected during the corresponding quarter of IS7(>', the decrease on the quarter being £19,705. The revenue for Auckland last quarter was £40,119, showing a decrease on the corres ponding quarter of £4954 ; for Wellington £44,886, snowing an increase of £3735 ; for Lyttelton £49,579, showing an increase of £1322 ; for Dunedin £S4*(>oo, showing a decrease of £15,218 ; for Napier £10,035, showing an increase of £329 ; for Nelson £8802, showing a decrease of £3145 ; for Grcymouth £9263, showing an increase of £1241 ; for ITokitika £3155, showing an in crease of £1727.

WORKMAN PUBLIC HOUSES.

A WELL-attendpd meeting was held last even ing in the Temperance Hall, Albert-street, for thfs purpose of considering the propriety of establishing hi Auckland a "British Workman Public House," on a kind of hotel without beer and liquor-* of an intoxicating oharactor. The idea was started in Leeds, Yorkshire, by Mrs Hind Smith, and hns found much favor in the old country. A concise history of the movement formed the subject of lecture some, time ago, by Roy. 1!. S. Hnssard, of St. Matthew's, i i which tho principles were popularly explained, and which appeared in tho Star supplement. Rev. Henry Solly, of London, started similar institu tions, termed Working Men's Clubs, but these failed, chiefly through tho introduction of beer and other overpowering fluids. The meeting last evening was very promising. About forty gentlemen and ministers appearod in support of the movement', amonxstwhom wore Mr Justice GiHk>B, Colonel Hani tain, Mr W. Swanson and others. Mr Hassard gave a resume of his previous statement, and urged the nocossity for such places of resort for working men, when; thej' might be able to cnioy mutually intellectual pleasure, with all the advantages of a temper ance hotel. A good deal of discussion of a con versational nature ensued, when it was moved by Rev. Mr Robertson, seconded by Mr J. Brand, and carried, "That the following gentle men, with power to add to their number, be requested to make all requisite inquiries essen tial to the successful working of the scheme, and at their earliest convenience lay the same before a public meeting of those interested: —Revs. R. S. Has3avd. S. JOdger, W. Tinsley, B. T. Dudley, Colonel Haultain, Messrs J. Coupland, V. Rice, D. Goldie, G. P. Pierce, F. Battdey. F. G. Ewing ton, J. Ilomus. E. Carr, —Moginie and R. French." A vote of thanks to the chairman closed the meeting.

THE SEANCE.

The lights were all out, and the circle was made, And silence reigned in the little room ; "Will the spirits come?" the Professor said As he clapped his hands in the solemn gloom. And we waited and watched, that mournful band, For tho " manifestations "we came to see ; With ti feverish clinch I had hold of the hand Of the "spirit" who sat to the left of me. "Arc you a believer 2" she whispered low— And her dainty hand pressed hard on mine ; I pressed in return—"l wns not till now." And she murmured so sweetly but one word— "Thine." Her hand clung closer—her lips were like dew, Her breath like the fragrance that Spring sends forth ; Some grumbled and growled when the seance was through— We didn't—we had had a full dollar's worth. Sunday Chronicle.

CHICAGO MINSTELS.

Mr Charles Wallace took his benefit entertainment at the Theatre Royal last evening. The programme, excepting a few alterations, wa? the same as that .of the previous evening, consisting of comic and sen timental songs, dances, the Wallace iig, and several farces. The programme was faithfully adhered to, and the singers and performers duly applauded. The well-selected songs of Messrs Towle, Arlington, Marshall, Hawkins, and Carey, wero rendered with exquisite taste, and fully appreciated by the auditory. Mr Wallace was full of fun, and, if possible, livelier than ever. This evening will be the last of these minstrels, as they are engaged to appear at the Thames on Monday cA rening.

Our telegrams yesterday, contained brief mention of the illness of Charles Matthews, the well-known comedian. He was play ing at Bristol, but was unable to proceed with his part, and had to be led off the stage. A telegraph station is now open at Wainku, county of Manukan. The anniversary meeting of the Auckland Auxiliary to the British and Foreign Bible Society, will be held in the large room of the Young Men's Christian Association, on Wednesday evening next. Rev Thomas Buddie in the chair.

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 1877.



A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND J\. GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The Second Quarter will commence on Friday, the 27th instant, on which day the Treasurer will attend at 10 o'clock to receive the Fees. JOHN ANDERSON, 8.A., Pro. Headmaster. HE PHCENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF LONDON. Established a Century, during which time it has Paid in Claims, Eleven MILLIONS Sterling. Head Office : Lombard-street. AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD The undersigned is now prepared to eil'ect NSURANCES at Lowest Current Rates. THOMAS H. MABIN, Superintendent for New Zealand. Office: Lower Queen-street, Opposite Fort-street. OME FOR NEGLECTED AND DESTITUTE CHILDREN, Howe-street. The Annual Meeting of the Friends of the tha abovenamed Institution will bo held on THURSDAY, the 26th April, 1877, at the Young Men's Christian Association Building) Welless' ley-street. The Chair will he taken at half-past 7 o'ciQok B,m, * m Manor Mr. justgegm^^^



■jy o t i c c. The INSURANCE OFFICES will be Closkd on MONDAY, the 23rd instant (St. George's Day). HENIIY E. WILLIAMS, Hon. Sec. "ly O T I C E. The BANKS will be CLOSED oil MONDAY, 23rd April (St. George's Day). TO Plumbers and Gasiitters. —Wanted, a Good Hand.—Apply at once to Branston and Forster, Albert-street. WANTED, a .strong Lad as Appren tice to the Wrought-iron Oven and Range Manufactory.—Herbert H. Smith's Auck land Iron Works, Durham-street West. ANTED, an Energetic Man in the Nursery, accustomed to plants, packing', &c.; also a reliable jobbing Hardener. —Apply to C. T. Wren, Mount Hobson Nursery, Remuera. WAN TED, for the eouutry, a steady Couple, with references ; the husband to do general farm work ; the wife to look after the cows and dairy.—Apply to Mr Holmes, All Sorts Store, Symonds-strect. WANTED, Boy to milk and groom ; Boy to milk and be useful; Girl as work'ng housekeeper (Waikat)o, if able to milk prcferied: and town Servants. —Hannaford's Hog Stry, Qnccn-street. WANTED, by an elderly "Person, of commercial experience, employ in store oroflics; can keep books; salary moderate; good reference. —Address, A.8., STAR Office. WANTED, to Let, a five-roomed House, with or without Stable, or out house ; good well, and large drying ground, &c. —Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East, corner of High-streot. ANTEL\ a strong Boy used to Horses.—Apply to Lendrum'a Stables. WANTED, a strong Boy.—Apply to R. Laing, Ropemakor, top of Hepbura streot. ANTED, a Lad for the office.— John Buchanan, Custom House-street. ANTED, a General Servant.— MrsEasdown, Queen-atrcet. WA NTE D, Machinists; also, a Fitter.—Aberdeen Boot Factory. WANTED, two good Bench Hands and one Finisher.—J. Trenwith's Boot Fac tory, Wakefleld-street. WANTED, four first-class Draper's Assistants.—J. Smith, Queen-street. WANTED, a good Carpenter.—Apply Hobson's Buildings, Shortland-street, on Monday morning, at eight o'clock sharp. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Exchange Hotel, Parnoll. WANTED, a smart Youth as Messenger.—Apply Star oflioo. WANTED, ten good Pickmen.—Apply G. Jones, on the Works, Hobson-strcnt. WANTED, four First-class Draper's Assistants.—l. Smith, Queen-street. "OTANTP^D, for tho Army and Navy YV Hotel, a General Servant; also a Boy for the Kitchen. —Apply at onne. WANTED, a pair of Sawyers ; none but steady men need apply.—Apply to Mr. Vra. Miller, Shoemaker, Wharf. ■\S7~ANTED, everyone to come and see IT that M. Brearley. Butcher, Wakefleld street, is selling Fore-quarters Mutton at '-id. per lb.; Hind-quarters, 3d.; and Beef, Pork, and Veal cheaper than any other shop in town. WANTED to Let, in Parnell. <•> com fortably furnished Bedroom, suitable for a lady engaged at business during the day. —For particulars apply to Mrs. Mickam, Grocer, Parnell Rise. WANTED. Coopers. Wages, 10s per day. Plenty of work.- Apply sharp to H. Carter, Steam Cooperage Works, Dickens street, Kapler. nno Drapers Assistants.—Wanted, two JL Good Hands.—ll. Atkins. WANTED, a good General Servant. —Apply to Mrs Choycc, Park Road, Graffon Road. WANTED, for the country, a first-class Baker; must be a steady man, and used to small goods ; constant employment to a good hand; also, a strong active Lad used to horses, to drive a cart and make himself generally use ful : must be able to read and write.— Appljr to W. Easdown, Queen-street. ANTED, Buyers for 599 Oilsldn Suits, hat and all complete. Where can we buy them f Why at I. Levy's Monster Clothing Mart, for 12a. Cd. WANT ED,""first-class Tailoresses, ami a good Trousers band, at once.—Apply to J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria or Hobson-strcets. WANTKD to Sell, cheap, a three-horse power Engine and Boiler, with ah"fting and other fittings, in good working order.— Apply Stab office. WANTED 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 sef. Good Beds A Night Bell for late visitors.—Note address Next Montague's Fancy Bazaar. ANTED Known, Tho.s. J. Harbutt, Brush Manufacturer, Shortland-street, expects to remove into his New Factory, Coburg street, in a fortnight. The remaining Stock, therefore, of Earthenware, Pictures, and Picture Frames, Metal Pans, Kettles. Toilet Sets, &c, &c, will be sold without reserve before leaving. ANTED Known, that the Auckland public can be supplied with the best Canterbury Bacon, at 9d. and lOd. per Ib, at Serjeant's Branch Excelsior Store, in the Mar ket. Choice Teas, 25., 2s. 6d., and 3s. per lli; good Rice, 51bs. for Is.—Note the address, Karanga hape Road, Newton; and at the Market. WANTED, a Purchaser " for Dean Alford's New Testament for English readers, and several other Works.—Apply to J. Hopkins, Queen-street Junction, Auckland. "VVTHICH are acknowledged to be the * Cheapest Ovens, those which are imported from Melbourne and sold at 355., and last about six months and then give way at the back and let the smoke in, or those which Herbert H. Smith makes at 155., some of which have been in use over 7 years, and are guaranteed to last for ten years,H.H.S. have also taken first-class prizes at all the Shows for Improved Patent Portable Ovens, Colonial Ovens,Wrought-iron House and Ship Stoves, &c—Send for new illustrated priced catalogue of Ovens and Ranges at greatly reduced prices, with testimonials from a large number of persons who have had hem in use for over six years. —Auckland Iron "Vt orks, Durham-street West, opposite Buckland's Sale yarcl [



IVTOTICE OF REMOVAL. H. A™ BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT H& «£■ H A S REMOVED!!^ TO THE Premises Next Door Below his Old Shop. H. ATKINS Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very liberal patronage from his first commencing: business up to the present time, and to assure them that although his trade has increased to that extent, that his REMOVAL to more Commodious Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will Still be adhered to : viz., keeping a good article, buying1 in the cheapest market, and selling at the smallest profit possible. His New Shop shall always be known as The Cheapest in Auckland. fI.A. will be happy to see all his old (Justomers, and as many new ones as niay honour him with their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK OF DKAPERY AND CLOTHING Will always be found, and tho PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND 1 & A Vft'lX &



TILECTION NOTICE. In pursuance of " The Regulation of Elections Act, 1870," I, Samuel Yeoman Collins, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Auckland City West, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a Writ bearing date the 12th day of April, 1877, under the Seal of the Clark of the Writs, an Election will be held for the return of ono qualified person to serve as a Member of the House of Representatives for the said Electoral District; and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Young Men's Christian Association Building, at noon, on 30th day of April, 1877; and that the Poll (if necessary) will take place on the 2nd day of May, 1877. SAMUEL Y. COLLINS, Returning Officer. The following is the Polling-place for the Electoral District of Auckland City West :— The Young Men's Christian Association Building. SAMUEL Y. COLLINS, Returning Officer. TO THE ELECTORS OF AUCKLAND CITY WEST. GENTLEMEN,—In compliance with a numer ously-signed Requisition, I offer myself as a Candidate to represent City West in the House ol Representatives. I beg to state formally the principles which shall guide me, if I should have tho honour of being chosen by you. I profess to follow Sir George Grey, and to be a Reformer and an Economist. Tho resolutions proposed in last Par liament by Sir George Grey would have had my hearty support. There being no prospect of the Land Fund being brought into hotch-pot, and made colonial property, the- policy of Auckland niust be Financial Separation, leading ultimately to Insular Separation. The Counties Act, with its precarious subsidies, having turned out to bo a trap, and a mero taxing-machine, I would seek to secure Local Self-government on the basis of the existing Highway District system. As Auckland in the past sufferod greatly from dis union amongst its representatives, I think they should self-donyingly and patriotically strive after that union, which is strength.



It is high time that the Government of New Zealand should become something more than a Board of Works and a Borrowing Association. If we are to keep abreast of the age, legislation must ombracc social as well as political questions. A watchful eye must bo kept upon governmental extravagance and indirect bribery, and upon the growth of officialism, and corruption of the Native Department. I should strongly oppose any attempt to dispose of the colonial railways to English monopolists. In riew of the universal tendency of all Govern ments to acquire railways in the public interests, I should regard it as a fatal blow to colonization if the advantage now enjoyed by ""-'ew Zealand in this rcsp'ct were sacrificed to meet a tern" porary difficulty. The franchise, liberal as it is, will soon have to be placed on a juster and broader basis, in order to check the intrigues of cliques. Sanitary matters demand far more attention and science than they have as yet received hero. There is great need of our laws being simplified, and of their administration being cheapened. In a young country the protection of some industries may bo temporarily not disadvantageous, but commercial prosperity is Inseparably connected with freedom of trade. The providing of the means of education for the young ought to be considered one of the most Important depart ments of our affairs. Time, no doubt, will be required for the discussion and settlement of some of the foregoing questions, and I have now alluded to them in order to indicate the lines in which I think the future legislation of New Zealand must proceed. If I should have the honour of being returned to represent you in the General Assembly, I pledge myself. Electors of City West, that my voice and my vote shall bo given on behalf of Freedom, Education, Economy, and Progress ; and against Centralization. Extravagance and Demoralization, which have so.deeply marked political life in the colonies. I have the honour to be, gentlemen, Yonv obedient servant, JAMES WALLIS.



mo THE E L E C T 0 It S OF AUCKLAND CITY WEST. GENTLEMEN,—At the request of a number of Electors and Citizens of your district, I otter myself as a Candidate to represent you in the General Assembly for the seat vacant by the resignation of B. Tonks, Esq.



Having been a resident in Auckland for 35 years, and, during that time, a Member of the General Assembly for 12 years, it is but reason able that 1 should have acquired that experience which should fit me to be your representative.



I may, without egotism, refer you to my course of action in the past as a guarantee for the faithful performance of my duties in the future.



I need scarcely say that I shall strive to the utmost of my power to make the Colonial Land Revenue available for Colonial purposes. The arrangement of 185G carriedinj usticc on its face, and 1 was one of several Auckland members who not only voted against it at the time, but petitioned the Home Government to disallow the arrangement.



In my mind nothing would tend more to the advancement of the North Island than the laying out of .reserves of land for the natives, and the individualising of native titles for the remainder. If such a measure were adopted, the waste lands, now lying idle, would soon be occupied by thrifty European settlers.



The opening up of lands for settlement is of vital importance to Auckland, and should be urged on the Government by every legitimate means. I hope the time is not far distant when the Queen's Writ will run through the length and breadth of the land. There should be one law for all Her Maiesty's subjects, which every one, European or Native, should be compelled to obey.



I have no desire to see Provincial Institutions re-instituted on th'ur former basis, but will hot rest satisfied until a better substitute is obtained than the present Counties Act, and I will sup port Sir George Grey in his patriotic endeavours to obtain justice for thi Province of Auckland, and the right of the people to real sell-govern ment.



The Road Boards have proved most useful institutions, and might have extended powers given them with advantage.



I desire to see the Colony united, with one purse, and one land fund ; otherwise I would use every exertion to obtain Insular Separation, on equitable terms.



I think advantage ou^ht to b3 taken of the present state of tho money market in England to dispose of our Kail ways to Companies who would not only extend them, but work them satisfactorily to the public, Tho proceeds of such sales would bo available for other public works, and reduce the liability and heavy taxa tion of the country. Ii! you return ma svs your Representative I will do ail in my po \erCjgetth© Auckland members to work tOi?ethiiriiiuowin^ from long exj)erienoe ( the desirability of united action. I can give no further pledge that I will do my utmost to forward your interests, which are identical with, ray own, in tho welfare and ttdv&ngcment of the Colony. • I have the honut to be» Geuttemea, V*oUr ?so.9t obedient sei'Yaa'c,



f^i IT V WEST ELECTION. Du. WALLIS will address the Electors of City West as follows:— Young Men's Christian Association Rooms on TUESDAY, 21th April. Catholic Institute. Wellington-street, on FRIDAY, 27th April. Mechanics' Institute, on TUESDAY, Ist May. Tho hour of meeting in each place. 7.30 p.m. WESLEYAN CHURCH, Ponsonby.— The usual Sabbath Services will be held to-morrow.—Morning, at 11, Rev. W. Kirk; Evening, at 6.'M), Mr. Fee. ■ WESLEYAN CHURCH, Union-street. The Sabbath Services will bo conducted as usual in the Morning, at 11 o'clock. In the Evening, at (5.30, by Mr. Buttle. LORNE- STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., Sunday, April 22.—Morning: "The Cross of Christ and its Power." Evening: "The Last Groat Victory." mUEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening JL Services, 22nd April, 1877. Doors open at 7.30; Service to begin at 8, and close at 9 p.m. All are invited. Seats free. U~~NITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11; Evening, at 6.30. "VTEWTON "KIRK. —Divine Service at .Ul the usual hours to-morrow. Subjects:— Morning: "Christ and the Beatitudes." Even ing: "Christ Coining Quickly." NITEI) METHODIST FREE CHURCH, Temperance Hall Albert street. — Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Moraine;, at 11; Evening, at 0.30 p.m. H RISTIANS MEETIN G. HOUSE" Hobson and Cook-streets.—Mr. Jennings, from Dunedin, will preacli iD.V.) To-morrow (Sunday), at 0.31) p.m. Subject: "The Good Confession." All arc invited. No Collection. ESLKVAN (UiURCH,Pitt-stkbkt. SUNDAY SERVICES, April 22.—The Rev. W,.). Williams will preach in the morn ing, at 11: and the Rev. Mr. Tinsley in the evening, at 6.80. BAPTIST CHURCH, Wellesley-street. The Rev. Allan W. Webb will preach in the above place morning and evening. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, EDWARDE-STREET. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES, SUNDAY, April, 22.—1 n the Morning, at 11 o'clock. Rev. Taylor ; Afternoon, at 3 o'clock, Rev. B. J. Westbrooko; Evening, at 0.30, Rev. Kirk. ANNUAL SOIREE, on MONDAY, the 23rd.- Tea on the table at 0,39 p.m. Tickets, Is. (3d. each. After tea a Public Meeting will be held, when addresses will be delivered by tho Revs. Taylor, VVatkin, Robertson, and Wcstbrooke. A collection after each service on behalf of Church funds. TTTELLESLEY - STREET BAPTIST VVCHU R C H. ' The Recognition Seivice to the Rev. Allan W. WebbJ will be held on TUESDAY next, the 21th instant. Tea will bo provided at C.30., after which addresses will be delivered by ministers and friends. Admission to Tea. Is Od. (1 ON GKE GA T lOi(A L ttiuivun, V IJoresford-street. — Sunday Services, 22nd ' April.--Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., will preach in i he Morning, at 11 ; and in the Evenintr, at 6.30- Morning—Subject: "Adorning the Doctrine." .n the Evening will be commenced an Exposi tion of the Early Chapters of the Book of Pro verbs. This will be continued on alternate Sunday evenings. Subject to-morrow night: I. Introductory. " The Preacher and the Book." WESI ,EYAN CHU KGH , North Shore, Sabbath Services, April 22.—Morning, lit 11, Rev. J. Buttle; Evening, at 0.30, Rev. W. . J. Williams. T7ISTHER CORCORAN, or the owner of IQj Lot 17, section 1. Town of Raglan, will hear of a Purchaser by applying to T. 15. Hill, Chemist, Victoria-street. I EFT in Stai: ollice, an Umbrella.— JL Owner can obtain same by giving descrip- ' t ion. m ' • Public Works Office. ] (Colonial Architect's Branoli), Wellington, 26th March, 1377 . r| LENDERS arc invited for the Erection A. of a Post and Telegraph Oflioe. at Mon gonui. General conditions, specifications, and draw ings, may be seen at the office of the Colonial ' Architect, Wellington ; and at the Public Works offices, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked ouiside. "Tender for Mongonui Post and Telegraph Offices," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of Thursday, the 2(sth 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. Public Works Office (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington. 2Gth March, 1877, ( mENDERS arc invited for the Erection _JL of a Post and Telegrah Office, at Whan gnroa. General conditions, specifications, and draw ings may be seen at tho otlices of tho. 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 tho office of the undersigned up to noon of Monday, the 23M day of April, 1877. Telegraphic tenders willbfl received, provided g 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. j W. H. CLAYTON, ( Colonial Architect. General Government Offices, Auckland, 20th April, 187*. TENDERS Avill be received at my office until SATURDAY, the 2Sth instant, at noon, for Supply and Delivering Coal and Fire- r wood to the different Departments of General ■ Government in Auckland, agreeably to condi tions to be seen at my office, EDWARD L. GREEN, For General Government Agent. ( O B~~U I L D~~E~~BTS. r Tenders will be received up to noon on Satur day, the 28th instant, for the Erection of a Building in College Road. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the HALF- - YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the - Banking-h'nise, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 20th day of APRIL next, at noon, for the J purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st instant, and for any other business that may be brought before * the Meeting. By order of the Board of Directors, ■ JOHN MURRAY, r For the Inspector. ; Auckland, March 10th. 1877. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. | The Transfer Books of this Bank will be j Closed from Tuesday, 17th instant, till Friday, c the 27th idem, both days inclusive. JOHN MURRAY, For the Inspector, - Bank of New Zealand,. Auckland, April 9, 1577. '^i&3ES&*' The e.s. TAM O' SHANTER will ' leave for Waiuku a3 follows :--- From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Friday, 27th, 5 p.m. Saturday, 28th, 10 a.m. For Manukau Heads and Whatipu Mills on Friday, the 27th instant, at 7 a.m. j Weather and other circumstances permitting, Orders to collect goods left at the stores of " Messrs. Henderson and Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Meesrs. W. J. Hurst & Cd, " wDI meet with prompt dispatch. ; NOTICE. ' The s.s.' Tain o' Shanter' will be laid up to bo overhauled, &c, and will resume work on Fri day* as per timetable. A. CUNNINGHAM. '. \ Onpshnn^iv or Newmarket, i "jy|R. BRABAZON'S NisUrScliool, in : i>JL City West, Union-? tiee£ is attended by



mHE A T X E ROY A L' Lessee .. R. J. De Lias. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGH TO-NIGHT! Last Night! Last Night! and positively the last appearance! in auckland ok tlik famous GREAT CHICAGO MINSTRELS !! ! Our New Programme received with Genuine Bursts of Applauso ! EEMEM B B R! THE LAST APPEARANCE OK WALLACE, HAWKINS, GARY, TOWLE, ARLINGTON, MARSHALL, BUCKLEY, HUDSON, SCOTT, ARLINGTON, MILBUEN and PATEN.- Moxday.—The Company play at the Thames. Doors open at 7.30 ; Eccentricities at 8 o'clock. Prices of Admission—ls., 2s. 6d., and Is. Reserred Seats at Upton's. m H E A T R E ROYAL. JL R. J. DeLias, Manager. Roster of Company: Ciias. B. HICKS Manager. F. D. Wad*1. Business Manager. Chas. A. Ckusoe Treasurer. ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY! Foil a Short Period ! COMMENCING MONDAY, APRIL 23. ■V: THE ORIGINAL :*f*: Or e"o B GIA MINSTRELS ! THE KING LAUGH-MAKERS! 20 STAR ARTISTS! %Q THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE ORGANIZATION IN THE WORLD!!! S RICH AND RACY PROGRAMME, INTRODUCING MANY OLD TIME SOUTHERN SCENES! Admission :—Dress Circle, is.; Stalls, 2s. 6d.; Pit, Is. Seats may he secured To-morrow, at 9 a.m., at Upton's. Tfl RE E TEMP L A 11S' BAL L. The First Annual SOIREE and BALL of the United Committees Independent Order of Free Templars will bn held in the Lorne-strcet Hall on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd May, 1577. Chair to be taken at 8 p.m. sharp- By order of Committees, W. J. F. DONALD, Chairman. Auckland, 21th April, 1577. ■V\7" HA U PUB LI C II AL L. THE ANNUAL SOIREE AND CONCERT In aid of Ihe Funds of the Church of England, Whan, will be held in the above Hall, on TUES DA V, APIt I L 24, 18 77. The Choir of St. Sepulchre's Church have kindly consented to take part in the entertain ment. Addresses, &0.., will be delivered at intervals by Clergymen and others. Tickets, 2s 6d each, to be had at the Whau Post-ollice and from members of the Committee. Tea on the table at 6 o'clock p.m. J. OWEN, Hon. Sec. LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, CITY OF AUCKLAND, No. 1. fjllf^g^* UNFURLING "J§||J|> NEW BANNER. AUCKLAND HOTEL. THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1877, Admission, by Ticket only, ss. .By order of the W.M. ptOURT ZEALANDIA, No. 4741, \j Ancient Order Foresters. -"'■fl&'i's^ The ANNIVERSARY of the S^'S^ above Court will be celebrated ' " 1"3% by a SOIREE and BALL, to be T^'S^S&r held in the LORNE-STREET W£s&sfflwS^ HALL, on THURSDAY, the Sffl^rdrad^ ] 21tn May next (Queen's Birth- Vll^l®^! Tea on the Table at 6.30 p.m. km&*m®m!&! Concert at 8. Dancing to commence at 9 sharp. Wright's string band engaged. Refreshments provided during the night FREE. Tickets, THREE SHILLINGS each, maybe had of any of the following committee :—Bros. T. McEwin, W. J. Wright, Jas. De^psey, Thos. Bakewell, B. Craddock, J. S. Wobley, H. Kean, G. Chriitmas, VV. Priestley. R. Miles, or FRED. CHRISTMAS, Secretary. TEMPERANCE HALL. SATURDAY NIGHTS' 13NTERTAI N M E N T S! Glorious Success of the TEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE. Splendid Programme for Saturday, 21st April, 1877, Consisting of Songs and Dances by the well» known Members of the Troupe. The Entertainment will conclude with the Screaming Farce of " THE BARBER OF SEVILLE." Chairman—Mr. W. J. F. DoXalp. Doors open at half-past 7, commence at 8 p.m. Price of Admission—Threepence. • W. H. SCEATS, Manager. pUBLIC HALL, OTAHUHU. VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT on TUESDAY, 24th insiant, in aid of the funda of the Holy Trinity Church. Doot-s open at 7.30 p.m. < "oncert to commence at S o'clock. Dancing at 10 p.m. Tickets, 2a. Gd. each. mRADE AND LABOUR COUNCIL X OF AUCKLAND, Shoemakers of all branches.—You arc ear nestly requested to attend a Meeting of the Trade, at the Foresters' Arms, Albert-street, on Tuesday, April 21, at S o'clock, sharp, and enrole yourselves in a Trade So icty. Members of the old Society will please come early. J. GRACE, Secretary, T.L.C. T ODGE ST. ANDREW, No, 418, S.C. J The Regular Monthly Meeting of this Lodt?e will be Itcld in the Lockc-roain, Star Hotel, Albert-street, oa MONDAY, the 23rd instant, at ?,30 p.m. eharp. GEO» PAYNE, _ Secretary. TgUIIGESS LIST REVISION COURT, w . . City Council Offices, April 19. 1877. Notice is hereby given that the above Court \vvnv£§&! vVi "i® el 1? Council OSicea on \v &D2NESDAY, the 2nth instant, at noon. W, J, HURST, Mayor, c3& -M.\S \J \S Society principles, or oa my terraa to smfc Borrowers,—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan_Lan,e. TtTOETBT SHORE. Oott^Ttoiiet"}



ALBUHNIA GOLD MINING COM PANY (REGISTERED). The Annual General Meeting of the Share holders will be held, in tho Large Room, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 30th April instant, at 2 p.m. Business: To receive the Directors Report and Balance-sheet, and Elect a Director in place of the one retiring. H> N> GARLAND , Manager. Auckland, April 20,1577. " H A YtTeITtToN !—AUCKLAND S J\. SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. "■ The Monthly Inspection Parade will be held in the Drill-shed on TUESDAY, the 21th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Election of Olliccrs after Parade. JOHN MOWBRAY, Captain. A RCH HILL HIGHWAY DISTKICT. TAKE NOTICE—The Valuation List for tho Arch-Hill Highway District for the rear 1877 13 now open for inspection at Mr. Baxter's Store. All objections thereto must bo left at the Assess ment Court on or before tho 4th'day o£ May, addressed to the Assessment Court, .and a copy of every such objection must be left at Mr. Bax ter's Store not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. E. W. MORRISON-, Chairman Arch-Hill Highway District. W-^aTw c r a (H oY^TIiTWG S) HOTEL. The Manager of this establishment begs to announce that on and after Ist May proximo, the Charges will bo Reduced to— Ist Class, £2 10s. per week, or Bs. per day. 2nd Class, £110s. „ OS. Waiwera, 21st April, 1877. rjfCo SPORT S M E N. FOR SALE, a First-clnsa Liver-coloured POINTER DOG. well trained, and very steady; second season.—Apply to Hey wood Crispe, Stan lake, Mauku. FOR SALE" on easy terms, a four roomed Cottage in Yarborough-street, Ponsonby.—Apply to the Building and Invest ment Society, 03, Quecn-struet. F~~ OR SALE (Lake Takaptma), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, and in grass, with six-roomed- House, well finished, and out-housos.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. FXUIE Person who took the Silver Jug I will oblige by returning it to the Occidental HoteL T""O LET, the Billiard Rooms of the Auckland Hotel.-Apply to W. Ham ley. TO LET, two Houses, one six rooms, with garden, tank, well with pump, large outhouse : and one four rooms, all accommoda tion. —James Reid, Eden Terrace. TO LET, a comfortable four-roomed Cottage; rent low. —F. Hankcnn, Union street. TO LET. a large four-roomed Verandah Cottage in the suburbs, good garden, well, lank, &o,: to a respectable and careful tenant rent will be low.—Apply at this ofiice. TO LET, four-voomed House in Gundiy street. Newton, quite new; capital view ; 10s. Gd. weekly.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a large 4-roomed Verandah Cottage in the suburbs, good grarden, well, tank, &c. To a respectable and careful tenant rent will be low.—Apply at this oflice. MRS. BEASLEY, Milliner, Dressmaker and General Draper, Princes-street, next door to Collison, Confectioner. TO LET, a 5-roomed Voraudah Cottage, in I'aget-strect, city side of Ponsonby ; rent, lls. per week. Immediate, possession can be given.—Apply to J- Hunnali,on the premises. TUESDAY, APRIL 24. TO MILL OWNERS, MACHINISTS, AND OTHERS. M. JONES & CO. • HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Tuesday, 17th iiislant, at 12 o'clock. A Quantity of English-made MACHINERY (New), consisting of — 14 Iron Piillies, turned, from 31t 9in. tolt't. 9in., 9in. belt 1 Spur Wheel, 2ft. 3in., and Pinion 1 Circular Saw Shaft for Spur Wheel, 7 feet 2i inches Plummer Blocks for ditto Hanging Brackets and Brasses 1 Large Chain Block 20 lengths lft. Breaking-down Saw Racking 1 Shaft for Down Saw, Frame 9ft. 3in., with three Pinnions filled 1 Morticing Hand Machine. TUESDAY, APRIL 24. FURNITURE, PRODUCE, POULTRY. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell at the Central Sale Rooms, Queen-street, at 11 o'clock a.m., A Large Quantity of Household Furniture* Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Crockery, and Glassware. Also, GROCERIES, PRODUCE, POULTRY, &c, . _&c., &c. TUESDAY, APRIL 24. BOOKS!! BOOKS!! IMPORTANT SALE OF FIVE CASES NEW BOOKS, JUST LANDED. nnHE.subscribers have received instruc- JL tions to sell at their Rooms, Fort-street, on Tuesday next, 21th instant, at 11 o'clock, FIVE CASES NEW BOOKS, comprising a great variety of Standard Works, Novels y the most popular authors, Classical and Scientific Publications. Illustrated, Works, Illustrated Periodicals, Maga zines, Sec., &c, all handsomely and well bound. Catalogues in preparation. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. B. TONKS. J?. C. CARK TUESDAY, APRIL 24. SALE OF EARTHENWARE, KEROSENE LAMPS, SADDLERY, HARDWARE, BRUSHWARE, FIREP R0 O F SAF E, NAIL S, &c., &c., &c. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell on Tuesday, 24th instant, at 11 o'clock, Earthenware, consisting of Cups and Saucers' Jugs, Water Bottles, Soup Tureens, Lamps* Lamp Glasses, Brush ware, Nulls, Galva" nised Iron Tubs, Saddles, Bridles, Nett Twine, Magnesia, Cod Liver Oil, Salt, Portmanteaux, Dolls, Fancy Goods, &c. Dining Table, Fireproof Safe. To Close Accounts, THURSDAY, Ai'RriTir~~* HANDSOME ENGLISH HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PARNELL. M. JONES & COy HAVE received Instructions from Mr John Reid to sell by auction, at his re sidence York - street. Parnell, next to Dr tfclolk noon", * n°Xt> 2Wh instant> a"2 HIS ENTIREI HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AXsD JSFFEQTB, comprising— \^w Bnh»ffll Suite *>» Wataw and Green, \\ alnut Cneffonier, marble toy tttict nhitoirit«ss! tt^ £ a£? ot> 9 entre Tft!?1«- HiiMtowiw ®\£m trichord Pianoforte' by Justin Browne, .»nuiO Btopland Music, Timepiece, Lustre?, Ornuin m?, .Water Colours by Hoylo, Ulirotuosami l-i-Mot; stereoscope imd Box or Views, t'arpct a:i.i «;uyj Curtains and Poles. Venetiau Winds, lUrau LheffGnier, Table and Covers Couch hiUicen Damask, Dining Chairs, 110-kin*.' Chair, Hand some Half-Cabinet Sewing .Machine (Sinjrwa)' Bagatelle Board and Balla, Oil PafjaMiig by E»; bank, i Chrumos, Carpet &iu\ lCiiy^, Fender and. Fir© irons. Curtains a-nd Poms, W 'hilt: »nj Gold Tea Service, Glassware, < utlery, &q, Double* Iron Bedstead. Half Tester, jYtaUmSses, &q,, Mahogany Watdrobe. Rfmu Cheat Drawers; Murblo VVashsttuid and. Ware {Pink and, Go\&h Toilet Glass and Table, Carpet Chairs, Curtain? and. Poles, &c., Hall, B^Oroom. Dvessltw'^Wlj Servants' Bedrpcnis mm K4v«&eu £u«"i«lVWi - W>\ <fil>| 4»H