send out a- committee of their own body, at which I hope an honest reporter will be present, and ascertain from the people their views and wishes in the matter, —Yours; &c, A Rate payer. ,

QUEENSTOWN CATHEDRAL IRELAND.

(To the Editor of the Evening Stab).

Sir, —Kindly permit me briefly to state the object of my visit to Auckland. Over one of the grandest, most spacious, and safest of harbours, commanding the most picturesque ecencry in the world, is being constructed the Cathedral of Queenstown, which, while it will be a glorious temple to the worship of the Almighty, God will at the same time be a lifting memorial of the indestructible faith and generous piety of the children of Erin, at home and abroad. Already the vast sum of £70.000 has been expended on this building, which for grandeur of design, beauty of proportions, and splendour of the material employed, will excel any other church in the British Isles, and rival any of modern times. The Bishop of Cloyne has commissioned, and the highest dignitaries of the Irish Church have sanctioned your sub scriber to appeal, for the first and last time, to the faithful of the colonies. The Archbishops, Bishops, and priests of Australia gave the fullest permission to collect, and right nobly have the people, even of different denomi nations, responded to our appeal. I am now on the voyage homeward; and owing to the kind manner in which I have been received by the good people of Auckland, I purpose staying a little time to receive the aid of the generous people, who have not forgotten the sacrifices made by the Irish people for the cause of religion and civilization. Subscribers will be participators in all the masses, benedictions, and divine offices that will be celebrated in this church for all times. Donations will be thank fully received at St. Patrick's Cathedral Pres bytery, or by your humble servant, War. Rice, R.C. Adm,

PORT ALBERT.

DIVISION OF RODNEY COUNTY.

Fbiday, April 20. A public meeting, convened by Mr W. Day, at the request of the ratepayers of Albert and Tauhoa Ridings, was held at the residence of Mr Wyatt on Monday. Present : Messrs J. Shepherd and W. Day ; Councillors for Albert and Tauhoa Ridings—W. Oldiield, W. Wyatt, Green, R. Cut-forth, J. Becroft, W. Partridge, T. Gubb, N. Sharpe, J. Wilson, H. Wilson, Hog wood, C. Levet, &c. Mr Oldiield was elected chairman. Mr Day said the meeting was called to consider the question of dividing the present county ofjlodney into two counties. In the interest of the whole county he was in favor of cutting Rodney in two, and forming a county on the West, and one on the Bast Coast. The action of the : County' Council in bringing the Counties Act into operation was opposed to the wishes and interests of his constituents. A sum of £i,OOO. out of money voted by the Assembly, had been holdout as a " sop" in obtaining votes in favour of adopting the Act. What was the fact I Why, the money, or a large part of it, was about to be spent in making a road from Wark worth to the Puhoi, and not a penny would be forthcoming for Tauhoa. Mr T. Gubb saw a difficulty in the way of dividing the county if not done at once. Should the County Council exercise the borrowing powers of the _ct, the debt would form an obstacle in the way of separation. He was not surprised at the strong expression of fading against the Government iv ignoring the claims of the settlers in Tauhoa. Mr J. Shepherd spoke at some length, review ing the proceedings of the County Council He voted with Mr Day against bringing the Counties Act into operation, and pxpresscd his opinion that the Council would tax without giving an equivalent in the shape of useful public works. H" was not opposed to the making of the road from Warkworth to the Puhoi, as the road was heeded ; but this part of the county would come poorly oft as at present represented in the Council. Mr Wilson was in favour of two counties, if there was sufficient area of land. Mr Green thought the Tauhoa settlers were pretty unanimous in favour of dividing the county. Mr Da.v moved, and Mr J. Hoprvvood seconded, " That Ihe present county be divided as nearly as possible cast and West, for the formation of a new county on the; west Coast, to be mainly comprised of the Tauhoa and Albert Ridings, and further preliminaries to bo arranged by a committee to be now appointed." Carried unanimously. Mr J. Shep herd proposed, and Mr J. Becroft seconded,— " That the following persons form a committee to carry out tho foregoing resolution : Messrs JK. Cutforth, Green. Day, F. Gubb, and F. J. Utting." Carried. -MR. LEWIS AT PORT ALBERT.

On Sunday last, Mr E. Lewis, itinerant preacher connected withtlie Christian Brethren, preached in the "Wcllsford School-room, and on the following Tuesday a public tea-meeting was held in the same plac^. More than 100 sat down to a tea that did credit to all the brethren and sistei-s who shared in the work. Bro. Pettet was chairman, and introduced Bro. Lewis, who, he was sure, would both please and instruct. In a 'plain and liberal speech Bro. Lewis enter tained his hearers. Nothing that was dogmatic, or even of a doctrinal character, was uttered throughout a somewhat long speech. This was refreshing, and gave a good tone to the meeting. At intervals there was singing by the brethren, but we cannot, praise them for their harmony. One brother's zeal outstripped his prudence, which resulted in a discussion on Immersion v. Sprinkling as a means of grace, with a result probably satisfactory to neither party. On "Wednesday, Mr Lewis preached in the Port Albert School-room.—(Own Correspondent.)

TELEGRAPHIC.

[From our own Correspondent.]

ALEXANDRA, this day.

THE MEETING AT KOPUA

The meeting yesterday at Kopvta, was the largest held for 'some time past. Tawlriao, Rewi, and Manuhiri, and all the principal chiefs, were present. The object of the meeting was to welcome the lower Waikato. Seven large bullocks, and potatoes in tons were presented to them. Rewi gave them a choice of land from Puniu to Waipa to settle on.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

LATEST MINING.

Collarbone, claim 8 ozs 3 dwts. Boad's (Alburnia) tribute, 3 ozs. 12 dwts. The Queen of May crushing continues same as last month's, and will pay another dividend in three weeks. The Cure black reef is looking much improved, and is showing gold. There is nothing fresh in the Moanatairis. The Piako is still looking well.

COROMANDEL, this day.

INSPECTOR OF MINERS' RIGHTS COMES DOWN ON DEFAULTERS.

There is nothing important to-day iv mining. The manager of the Union Beach has been summoned by the Inspector of Miners' Rights for being without a Right. The legal and mining managers of the Royal Oak are also summoned for being Avithout miners' rights, together with some dozen other persons. There is great commotion.

WELLINGTON, this day

NEW GAS COMPANIES TO BE WOUND UP.

Some time ago, the public being very dis satisfied with the high charges of the exist ing Gas Company, started a new Company, but soon afterwards prices were lowered, and a meeting of the new Company "was held last night, to consider whether they should go on or not. After a lengthy dis cussion, it was resolved that the new Company should be wound up, the Share holders paying 6d per share to meet the expenses. THE BENEVOLENT SOCIETY.

A few months ago, a man named Turner •was killed, aud a subscription was started for the benefit of his wife and family. A large sum of money was raised, which was handed over to the Benevolent Society, for the benefit of the widow and family. Mrs Turner now writes to the " Evening Post," asking why she canuot have the money, in order that she may go home to England. The Benevolent Society says she is better off here than she would be 'in England, and •will not give her the money. A meeting of persons who subscribed the money has been held, and have decided that she cannot have it. She has no prospects in England. There is likely to be some trouble about the matter. ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING. A week ago, a man named Halkett. was showing another man named Taylor, a revolver, when the weapon exploded and shot Taylor in the leg. The affair was purely accidental, but the ]joliee arrested Balkett, who was charged with unlawfully Wounding Tasor, and Ecraqwled Ipi'-ft woqfe

when the police declined to prosecute, and Taylor said lie was sure Halkett did not intend to injure him. He was'discharged without a stain on his character, and the action of the police in arresting him is strongly condemned.

DUNEDIN. this day.

GOVERNOR'S REPLY TO UNEM PLOYED PELITION.

The Governor replies to the ■ unemployed petition that the statements it contains surprises him, and that his Government will furnish employment on railway works at higher rates than obtainable in England. At the Land Board to-day, ?McGregor, C.E., applied to purchase from Tuakiti-to, Kaitangata liakcs, to reclaim them.

(Press Agency)

HOKITIKA. this day

A CHANCE FOR ENGINEERS.

The Harbour Board resolved to call for competitive designs for the best plan of con servation of harbour. The bonus for the best design is £250.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

MAGISTERIAL ASSISTANCE.

The Magisterial work at Christchureh has become so heavy that Mr. Whitford, R. M. at Kaipoi, has been appointed Assist ant Resident Magistrate. PERMANENT INVESTMENT ASSO CIATION.—DEFALCATIONS. At a meeting of: shareholders of the Per manent Investment Association, it trans pired that the' defalcations of Herdson, the late chief clerk, amounted to nearly £6000, instead of £600 as previously stated. The defalcations extended over a period of five years, during part of which. the Association held a guarantee of a policy for £1,000 in the Australian Alliance Company, but as the claim under it had not been made, as required, within three months of the expiration, of the policy, the Company refused to pay. This is unfavour ably commented on at the meeting. The question of sending a detective to arrest Herdson, who is living near San Francisco, was left to the decision of the directors.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

National Bank—Buyers, 08a. Colonial Bank —Buyers, 3'J.s. South British Insurance—Buyers, 7Ss. National Insurance—Buyers, 30s. N.Z. Loan and Mercantile—Buyers, 63s (new), Red Queen —Buj'crs. 3s; sellers, 3s 6d. City of London—Boilers, 13s. Moanatairi—£fl to £10 ; sellers, £0 10s. Cure—Sellers, 7s 6d. Waitckauri—Sellers, 17s. Alburnia—23s, 25.s ; buyers, 245. Union Bench—Buyers, 30s. Queen of Beauty—2os. Kuranui Hill—Buyers, 255; sellers, 27s 6d. Piako—Ms ; sellers. 11s. Thames—Sellers. 225. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman. .

THE GEORGIA MINSTRELS.

Thk Theatre Royal was again crowded by hun dreds last evening, who were desirous of wit nessing the original performances of the Georgia Minstrels. The programme was nearly the same as on the previous evening. Some persons were slightly disappointed in the various representations, considering they were not so good as tncy were led to expect. It must be remembered, however, that the troupes who have, previously performed in this theatre, and in other hallsoi' the city, werebut imitators, and consequently we;:- incapable of shewing what nigger life in the southern slates of America really was, or is. When this fact is duly weighed, the Minstrels will b.e more thoroughly appreciated than they possibly can be in another light. The acting Boncrally was more success ful last evening, perhapsfrom it being better un derstood. The personal illustrations by the members arc exact, in their bearings, and true to nature throughout. We notice especially in this light "The Log Cabin in the Lane," and the song "Martha Jane Baron," which a Southerner would immediately recognise as the genuine article, and we anticipate a good run for the Minstrels during their stay in our city. We notice that the management will offer a new programme this evening, with new wonders, new songs, and now specialties.

Holloway and Garlick thank the public for their very liberal patronage in the past, and beg to intimate they are in a better position than ever to supply the wants of thuir 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 brocatcll cords, wide floorcloths, for rooms, 2s. lid. per yard ; for passages, from Is. lid. ; oilcloths for stairs, &c., from 9d. ; felt carpets, from Is. 7^d. 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 11. 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, meas and boys' Cloth ng, at Holloway and Garlick's City Hall Arcade.— [AnvT.]

The Roman Catholic Church is very strong in British America. It embraces 4 Archbishops. 2-5 jiish^ps, and 1015 priests ; thera are 3139 parish schools, and a Catholic population of 1,882,000. '• Robert Rnikes, Journalist and Philanthro pist; A History of the Origin of Sunday Schools," is the title of a work by Alfred Gregory of Gloucester, England, which will shortly ba published in London. A London evening paper prints the following extract from the "Gentlemen's Magazine, Sept. 4th, 175 i: "Robert. Phillips of Whittington, near Hereford, brother of the celebrated John Phillips the poet, aged 80. to Missßowdler, aged near 80, after a courtship of 60 sears, the marriage having been postponed in courtesy to some relatives who disapproved." Matthew Arnold is preparing for the~press a new edition of his poetry, together with some of his recent pajpers in the English magazines on the questions of the day. Arabella Goddard plays in Paris after Easter. Strauss has been invited to Madrid, but de clined. Lydia Thompson recently appeared in Tom Taylor's "Nine Points of the Law," in London. John Ruskin's monthly letters to the workmen aim labourers of Great Britain have reached the seventy-fourth number. In it he tells his readers: " You must learn the Lord's Prayer and pray it. If you would not be fed with stones by a father devil, you must ask for bread from a Father Paris modists caught up the Patti scandal at once, and the love-knots and shoulder-streamers now in vogue are called Nicolini flyers.

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1877.



"\XTANTED, a Woman Cook, and Boy Vt accustomed to hotel work, also an assistant Waiter.—Apply Occidental Hotel. LOST, from Onehunga, on 24th April.— Ten Shilling Reward.—A Red Cow, brand E.G., supposed to have gone towards the Huia, The above reward will be paid on delivery to B- Gibbons, Onehunga. • •■-. -■■ >ij j~ l ' ■nOARD OF EDUCATION. Meeting to elect a School Committee for the Ellerslie'Educational District will be held at the EUerslie Hotel on FRID AY, 27th April, at 7 p.m. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. T>AN_ OF NEW ZEALAND. Not-ioe is hereby given that the HALF YEARLY GENERAL MEETING of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-hfvuse, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 2Gth day of APRIL next, at noon, for the 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 Directoi-s, * JOHN MURRAY, For the Inspector, Auckland, March 19th. 1877. BANK NEW ZEALAND, The Transfer Books of this Bank will be Closed fi-ow Tuesday, 17th instant, till Friday> ,„ „ , j l%tJie_J4spsCtQr\ Bank of New Zealand, 1 A\M&tfW*iAßnl%?!7?t



53 OAII D OF EDUCATION WANTED, immediately, a Teacher for th' Helensville School; a Lady preferred. Infor mation at the office of the Board. Application to be sent to JAME3 S. CLENDON, Chairman Helensvillc School Committee. BOARD OF EDUCATION WANTED, an Assistant Teacher for the Auckland "West No. 2 School. Information al the Oflice of the Board. Apply on or before Bth May, to the under Signed> W. GORRIE. Chairman School Committee. (TBOOTMAkEItS.— Wanted, a good hand.—J. Mcldrum, Shortland-street. TO TAILORS.—Wanted, a good Coat Hand ; lOd. log paid.—Apply to H. L. Pos senneskie, Shortland-street. ANTED, for Tauranga, a good General Servant.—Apply Mrs. Burrowes, Parnell. WANTED to Rent or Purchase, a five or six-roomed Cottage, about 10 minutes walk from Quocn-street. — Apply, by letter, Thames Hotel. ANTED, a genteel sharp Lad of 15 for an Establishment in town. For a youth of the right stamp his fortune is made. Must be educated.—Hannaford's Registry. WANTED" a Girl about 14 to assist in house work. —Apply to Mrs. Brownhill, corner of Wellesley and Nelson-streets. WANTED to Purchase, Horse, Trap, and Harness complete, or separate, not to exceed £12 ca^^-ApplyJ' A," Star OfHce. WANTED, ft good General Servant; references required.—Apply to Mrs. Kummer, near top of Franklin Road. ANTED, a good General Servant ; must be a good cook; references re quired.—Mrs. Wynyard, Grafton Road. ANTED, an active Youth to make himself useful in a shop ; must be able to read and write.—T. &H. Cooke, 67, Quecn-st. WANTED, immediately, a good Boy to go in the country on a farm. —T. B. Hill, Chemist, Victoria-street. TTTANTED to Sell, two Spring Carts V V and a Pagnall.—Apply Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. WANTED, a good Barmaid.—Apply by letter to " X.," at this office. WANTED, an experienced Nursegirl. Mrs. I. Barnett, Alten Road, third house from the bottom. ANTED, those who have had their Likenesses taken at McGarrigle's Photo graphic Gallery, Queen-street, to know they c«.n obtain their Portraits at. the low price of (3d. each, from W. H. Dampier. General Dealer, Wyndham-strect, corner of Albert-street. WANTED, a good Domestic Servant. Mrs. H. Chapman, Arch Hill. WANTED", in a Gentleman's Family, a Boy to wait at table and make himself useful.—Apply at this office. WANTED, an assistant broad and biscuit Baker and a Man to make Muffins.—Apply to C. Burton, Charcoal Bißcuit Manufacturer, Parnell. WANTED, a Youth, well up in accounts for the cash desk.—.7. Cosgrave and Co ANTED, Tenders for Footpiitlis, &c, Newmarket, Wednesday, 5 p.m.—Apply F. G. Clayton, Chairman. WAN TED to Let, in Panic]l, a com fortably furnished Bedroom, suitable for a lady engaged at business during the day. — For particulars apply to Mrs. Mickam, Grocer, Parnell H.ise. WANTED. Coopers. Wages, 10s per day. Plenty of work.—Apply sharp to H. Carter, Steam Cooperage Works, Dickens streot, Napier. ANTED, Buyers for 59!) Oilskin Suits, hat and all complete. Where can we buy them ? Why at I. Levy's Monster Clothing Mart, for 12s. 6d. ■ WANTED to Sell, cheap, a three-horse power Engine and Boiler, with shifting; and other fittings, in good working order.— Apply Stab office. WANTED" KWWNTWRterman's Dining- ROOlll3 aro tlie only Family Dining Rooms where you can get a Good Dinner for a Shilling, including ull.tue delicacies of the season. Give a trial and see. Good peels A Night Bell for late visitors.—Note addi'ess Next Montague's Fancy Bazaar. WANTED Known,'.that the Auckland public can be supplied with the best Canterbury Bacon, at 9d. and lOd. per lh, at Serjeant's Branch Excelsior Store, in the Mar ket. Choice Teas, 25., 2*. 6d., and 3s. per tl>; good Rice, olbs. for Is.—Note the address, Karanga hape Road, Newton; and at the Market. WA NTED KNOWN, that H. Serjeant, of Excelsior Store, Karangahape Road, has now Opened a BRANCH m the NKW MARKET, Queen-street, with a Genuine Stock of Groceries, at prices to suit the times. One trial will prove the fact, that the following articles are the Best and Cheapest In Auckland :—Good Family Tea, 2a T& lb; Choice do, 2stid; Sergeant's Excelsior Mixture, 3s, beinsr a combination of rarest and choicest Teas imported; Good House hold Flour, 71bs for Is; Preserved Milk, best brand, 9d $ tin, 8s %J doz.; Good Bacon, 9d $lh ; Good Cheese, from 4d $ lb; Sparkling White Sugar, 5d $ it>; PureLimejuice, 8d $ bot.; Pearl Barley, 3id ? lb; Whiting, Id * lb; Washing Soda, 71bs for Is. Every other article of the best quality at the lowest possible prices. WANTED, two more Men and two Boys to go hawking. License will be paid for. Those who have been used to it preferred.--W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-etreet, corner of Albert-street. T*7ANTED KNOWN, W. H. Dampier, V T has the following Bargains :—Pearl Bar ley, 3d; Ground Rice, Id; none but the best Cheese, 8d; Figs, 9d the box; Mustard, lOd, or 3d the i-Vo.; Epeom Salts, Gd per dozen ; Large Bars Soap, 6d; Good Black Tea, 2s; Superior Mixed do., 23 fid; an Engraved Brass Plate, suitable for a school, only 10s ; Barrel Taps, 4d each; Blacking, 6 a penny; Earrings, Id per Sair; Children's Hair Nets. 6d; Soissors, 8d • fail Brushes, 6d; Superior No c Paper. 6 sheets a penny, or id per quire ; Envelopes 25 for 3d ; Children's Crinolines, 6d each; Pinafores, Is 3d; superior Men's Collars, 11 to 16i, 6d per dozen ; fresh lot of Piano Music, Gd each; large bound Piano Books, 2s 6d; Pomade, 2dper pot; Toys, 2 a penny; Large white-handled Knives and Forks, 9d per pair; large Iron Forks, for the cook, only 6d; Ladies' Manella Dresses, only 7s 6d; Men's Leather Belts, only 6d ; a nice assort ment of Ribbons, Feathers, Velvet. Braid, &c.; Stays, 3s. It would be wise to write on a piece of paper what you wish to remember of the above. I have always bargains in Boots.—W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-street, corner of Aifaert street. Very large Night Lights, Id each. WANTED KNOWN, The Pantheon will be reopened as a Tailoring Estab lishment on Saturday, 28th instant, next door to Montague's Fancy Shop.—J. Ford, late Ford Potter and^Co. jtoflfeE&SLEY, Milliner, Dressmaker and General Draper, Princes-street, next door to Collison, Confectioner. ERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, tq> suit requirements. Magazines,' Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WilifclAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Bvbninq Stab office. Wyndham-atraet. T3RITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY, The Annual Public Meeting will be held in the Young Men's Rooms, THIS DAY (Wednesday), the 25th instant. Chair to be taken by the Rev. T. Buddie, at 7.30 p.m. Collection will be made in aid of the Society's Funds. H. H. LA.WRY, Hon. Sec. BROOKSIDE, PARNELL. FOR PRIVATE SALE, the above Valuable Freehold Estate, comprising about 7 acres of land, having a large frontaare to the Parneil : Road, and on which &ro erected a comfortable Family Residence, substantial Outhouses fee. ; Further psHiouuvrs, end cards to view-, 1; . be obtained at, <:hc Qlftnes of SA MVsh (3QCHRANB ft SQJJ, • Ufid and Estattc Agefc&H" J ItyftMftrt^



0 T7ILECTORAL DISTRICT OF AI7CK .. JQj LxVND CITY EAST. Notice is hereby given that a Court will be held at the Supreme, Court Buildings. Auckland. on WEDNESDAY, the 16th day of May, 1877, at ten o'clock in tho forenoon, to Revise the Last of Electors for tho Electoral District of Auckland City East. The business to .o transacted thereat will be the admission of New Claims to be placed on the Electoralitoll of the District, hearing objections, 5 and striking out the names of persons proved to t be dead, and of persons whfse qualifications (as stated in the list) shall be insufficient in law to entitle tkeni to vote. H. CHAS. LAWLOR, Revising Officer. Supreme Court Buildings, 1 J* ucklan.d, 21th April, 1877. T7ILECTORAL DISTRICT OF AUCK ; Sh land city west. Notice is hereby given that a Court will be heid at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 17th day of May, 1877, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to Revise the List of Electors for the Electoral District of Auckland City West. The business to be transacted thereat vrill be the admission of Now Claims to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the District, hearing obi ections, and striking out the names of persons proved to be dead, and of persons whose qualifications (as ptal ed in the list) shall be insufficient in law to entitle them to vote. H. CHAS. LAWLOR, Revising Officer. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, 2tth April, 1877. ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF PARNELL. Notice is hereby given that a Court will be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 18th day of May, 1877, at ton o'clock in the forenoon, to Revise the List of Eloc'ors for the Electoral District of Parnell. The business to be transacted thereat will be the admission of New Claims to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the District, hearing objections. and striking out the names of persons proved to be dead, and of persons whose qualifications (as stated in the list) shall be insufficient in law to entitle them to vote. H. CHAS. LAWLOR, Revising Officer. ! Supremo Court Buildings, Auckland, 24th April, 1877. EL ECTO RA L DISTRICT OF NEWTON. Notice is hereby given that a Court will be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland. on FRIDAY, tho 18th day of Max, 1877, at ten o'clock in ths forenoon, to Revise the List of Electors for the Electoral District of Newton. The business to he transacted thereat will he the admission of New Claims to be placed on the Electoral I 101 lof the District, hearing objections, and striking out the names of persons proved to be dead, and of persons whose qualifications (as stated in the list) shall bo insufficient in law to entitle them to vote. H. CHAS. LAWLOR, Revising Officer. Supreme Court Building!?, Auckland, 21th April, 1877. TjiLECTORAL DISTRICT OF EDEN. Notice is hereby given that a Court will be held at the .Supreme Uou't Buildings, Auckland, on MONDAY, tho 21st day of May. 1577, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to Revise the List Of Electors for the Electoral District of: Kden. Tho business to be transacted thereat will be the admission of New Claims to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the District, hearing objections, and striking out the names of persons proved to be dead, and of persons whose qualifications (us stated in the list) shall be insuflicient in law to entitle them to vote. 11. CHAS. LAWLOR, Revising Officer. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, 21th April, 1877. ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF FRANKLIN. Notice is hereby given that a Court will be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 22nd day of May, 1877, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to Revise the List of Electors for the Electoral District of Franklin. Tho business to be transacted thereat will be the admission of New Claims to be placed on the (electoral Roll of the District, hearing objections, and striking out the names of persons proved to be dead, and of persons whose qualifications (as stated in the list) shall be insuflicient in law to entitle them to vote. H. CHAS. LAWLOR, Revising Officer. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, 21th April, 1877. ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF WAITEMATA. Notice is hereby given that a Court will be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd day of May, 1877, at ten o'clock in the forenoon, to Revise the List of Electors for the Electoral District of Waitemata. The business to bo transacted thereat will be tho admission of New Claims to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the District, hearing objections, and striking out the names of persons proved to be dead, and of persons whose qualifications (as stated in the list) shall- be insufficient in law to entitle them to vote. H. CHAS. LAWLOR. Revising Officer. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, 21th Aprfl, 1877, ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF TOWN ~.-.._. OF : ONEHU NGA. Notice is hereby given that a Court will be held at the Resident Magistrate's Court, One hunga, on MONDAY, 'he 28th day of May, 1877, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, to Revise the List of Electors for the Electoral District of Town of Onehunga. The business to be transacted thereat will be the admission of New Claims to be placed on the Electoral Roll of the District, hearing objections, and striking out the namos of persons proved to be dpa.fl, and of persons whoso qualifications (as stated in tho list) shall bo insufficient in law to entitle them to vote. H. CHAS. LAWLOR, \ Kevising Officer. I Supreme Court Buildings, .Auckland, Sith April. 1877, AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL* The SeOQud Quarter will comnvn.ee oa ! Friday, the- 27th instant, on which -Jay the I Treasurer wl)l iU?<?nd at 10 o'qiocK t.o receive i j tt# few j Qas 4^pKR|ON, R. 4»



NOTICE. This is to notify that Mr. Joseph "Westmore land, of Frankkn Road, Auckland, is hereby appointed Collector of Immigration Promissory- Notes and Bills at present outstanding in the Provincial District of Auckland. EDWARD L. GREEN, Immigration Officer. Immigration Office, Auckland, April 17, 1877. TX^ELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL. WHARF EXTENSION. Tenders are invitod for Extending the T's of the Queen's Wharf, according to plans, specifi cations, and general conditions, to be seen on and after the 16th instant, at the ofhVes of the Town Clerks of Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin, and at the office of tho City Surveyor, Wellington. Also, Tenders arc invited for Widening the Main Wharf, according to plans, specifications, and general conditions, to be seen at the above named offices. Separate tenders, addressed " His Worship the Mayor and City Councillors," marked " Tenders for Extension of T's," and tenders marked " Widening of Main Wharf," will be received at the Wharf Office till 3 o'clock of THURSDA\, 3rd May. Telegraphic Tenders similarly addressed and marked will be received, if forwarded by noon of same date, provided written tenders in due form and with necessary deposit be lodged with the aforementioned Town Clerks. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order, NICHOLAS MARCH ANT, City Surveyor. Genoral Government Offices, Auckland, 20th April, 1877. rfIENDEKS will be received at my office J until SATURDAY, the 28th instant, at noon, for Supply and Delivering Coal and Fire wood to tho different Departments of General Government in Auckland, agreeably to condi tions to be seen at my office, EDWARD L. GREEN, For General Government Agent. mO BUILDERS. 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. m O BUI L D E R S. g Tenders will be received until noon of the 30th instant for the erection of a Dwelling-house at Cambridge, Waikato. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. C. DEN NES has made Immense • Reductions in Sewing Machines :— Mermaid, hand lockstitch, price £3 3s; with Treadle complete, £5 10s: New Self-acting Treadle Machine, £6 15s; ditto ditto, with cover, £7; Singer's Family, from £7 7s; Wheeler and Wilson's, from £6 15s; ditto ditto, with oover, £7.—Great Machine Depot, Queen-street. TT| O~R SES !! "H OIISE S!! ! FOR SALE, Two Staunch Heavy Draught Horses, with trial.—Apply to It. & R. Dudcr, Dcvonport Store. ! A*tt£\ to £1000 LENT, on Building nsJ\f Society principles, or on any terms to suit borrowers.—(J. VVilli'imson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. HHWO Detached 4-roomed Cottages to lot, JL plenty of \vator,goo<i condition, close to the Junction.—lnquire of Mr. Fowler, Grocer, corner of Edwardes-street. TO LET, four-roomed House in Gundry street. Newton, quite new ; capital view ; fts. Cd. weekly.- C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. LET, a comfortable Cottage in Sea field View.—Apply T. Peacock, Optician, Shortland-strect. • rgnO LET, Two 4-roomed Souses, with § scullery, in the Newton Road; rent, 93. per week.—J. Brock, Builder, Newton RoacL rriO LET, one or two Rooms; nnfuT JL nished; good fire-place; near town.— Apply this office. TO LET, a Shop in Hobson-street, in good order, four rooms, adjoining Foley's Grocery Store, corner of Hobson and Victoria stroeta. Rent, 10.s. T7IOR SALE (Lake Takapuua), cheap, a J" Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, and in grass, with six-roomed House, well finished, and out-houses.--Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. rilO LET, a large four-roomed Verandah J Cottage in the suburbs, good garden, well, tank, &c.; to a respectable and careful tenant rent will be low.—Apply at this office. nnO LET, a 5-roomed Verandah Cottage, JL in Paget-strect, city side of Ponsonby ; rent, 11s. per week. Immediate possession can be given.—Apply toJ. Hannah, on the premises. TO LET, to aTrcspectable young Married Couple, a new and completely finished cottage, in South-street, Newton. Rent moderate. 171 OR SALE OR CHARTER.—The hue 30 Brig ' Moa.'—For further particulars apply to the Captain, or Combes &; Paldy. LOST, on Monday morning, on the Remuera Road, a Largo Black Purse, with Memorandum Book, containing a few papers and money.—lf the finder will bring it to Mrs. Harden, opposite the Remuera Hall, he will be rewarded J£?~| REWARD.—Lost, last night, be ~3Jk& JL tween Waterman's Dining Rooms and Edwardes-street, an Oval Gold Brooch, large Ruby hi centre.—The finder will receive the above reward by brineing it to Waterman's Dining Rooms, next Montague's Fancy Bazaar, Queen-street. frumrf NNIE HUGHES, from Anglesea.— Call on Mrs. Taylor, Matron, at the Immigration Barracks. R. BRABAZON'S NigliF School, in City West, Union-street, is attended by Girls as well as by Boys. Elementary Class, la per week. BOARD and Residence,—A comfortable home, use of piano. Term 3 moderate.— Apply Mrs. Cope, Warwick House, Pitt-street, opposite Vincent-ttreet. MASONIC HOTEL, PRINCES-STREET* THOMAS HOOD, Formerly of the Wellington Hotel, has much ploasure in informing his friends that he has secured tho Proprietorship of the above cen trally situated and well-known Hotel. Under the new management, it is confidently expected that so well appointed and convenient a resort for citizens will command a large share of patronage and support. T.H. is sparing no expense to make this Hotel up to the mark of modern views of Hotel-keeping. BILLIARDS (ALLCOCK'S TABLE). Billiard Marker constantly in attendance. Wines and Spirits of the Bkst Brands Only. HALSDONI AN GOLD MINING \J COMPANY (LIMITED). FINAL NOTICE. Shareholders who hove, not paid their Calls are heeby informed (hat Shares on which any Calls, together with interest and expense?, shall , remain unpaid on th« first day of May proximo, will be absolutely forfeited to the Company. By order of the Directors. CHAS. TOTHILL, Secretary. Auckland, April 2a, 187*. I TjNtTKD SBItVICSJLODGE, 421,1.C, I "!?!>? *^'!'iw Meetiag for the rr-oaUi o? -April. THW rvVedRP-edayl 15vh;N:NU,o,i?,50 Yiwiihi'



m H E A T R E R O V A L X R. J. PeLtas Lessee Roster of Company: Chas. B. Hicks Manager F. D. Wadk Business Manager Chas. A. Crusoe Treasurer COXTINUED SUCCESS ! ANOTHER CRUSHER GREETS THE NOW ESTABLISHED FAVOURITES, THE ORIGINAL G E 0 S (3-1 A MINSTRELS ! Last Night of Chas. B. Hicks' "Little Log Cabir in the Lane." Last Time of Charlie Crusoe's masterly oratior . on " Our Girls." Last Time of Billy Wilson's Martha Jane Baren, Thursday.—An Entire Change of Programme from Overture to Curtain, Friday.— *3T Grand Fashionable Night!- Arrangements have been perfected for Special Trains and Steamers on that evening, to accom modate those living at a distance. Don't forget the Special Entertainment on Saturday Afternoon, at 2 o'clock. Reserved Seats may be secured during the day at Upton's. During this Engagement the Doors will be opened every evening at 7 o'clock sharp. ggr NO ADVANCE IN PRICES 1 "S3 LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, CITY OF AUCKLAND, No. 1. t3__s UNFURLTN Gr J||l|J|l NEW BANNER. l__!\^Sw#\k BANQUET 1-^--"-- AUCKLAND HOTEL. THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 1877, Admission, by Ticket only, ss. By order of the W.M. riITY WEST ELECTION. I)n. WALLIS will address the Electors sf City West as follows:— Young Mflfc's Christian Association Rooms on TIJHfeDAY, 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. E C H A N 1 C S' INSTITUTE CONCERT. CHORAL HALL. THURSDAY, 3ed MAY, 1877. Plan of the Hall at Brown's Music Warehouse, where seats may be secured. Reserved Seat Tickets may be had from Messrs. Wayte, Champtaloup and Cooper; Mr. Robinson, niicmist, Parnell; the Members of the Committee; and of the Secretary, at the Institute. Programme in a few days. LBURNIA GOLD MINING COM~- PANY (REGISTERED). The Annual General Meeting of the Share holders will bo held, in the Large Room, New Zealand Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 30th April instant, at 2 p.m. . Business: To receive the Director's Report and Balance-sheet, and Elect a Director in place of the one retiring. H. N. GARLAND, Manager. Auckland, April 20, 1577. ITISTHER CORCORAN, or the owner of Lt Lot 17, section i. Town of Raglan, will hear of a Pin-chaser by applying to T. B. Hill, Chemist, Victoria-street. %TT EST NEWTON EPIPHANY Vt mission church. CONCERT will bo given on THURSDAY, 2«ih April, 1877, at 8 p.m., in aid of the Church Funds. Admission—One Shilling. "|y OTICE OF REMOVAL. TT A TKINS BEGS TO -ANNOUNCE THAT HE _3"HAS REMOVED!!-©* TO THE Premises Next Dooe 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, buying in the cheapest market, and selling at the smallest profit possible. His New Shop shall always be known as The Cheapest in Auckland. H.A. will be happy to see all his old Customers, and as many new ones as may ' honour him with their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will always be found, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND ! H. ATKINS BARGAINS —in— COSTUMES, MANTLES & JACKETS, DRESS GOODS, MANCHESTER GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, LINEN SETS, &c BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &c. Duripg the nest three weeks we shall oifer the above goods at (jtREATLY It EDUCED X RICES! | DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING O>: THE PBEHESES. | I A, LINAB tJ R V & CO M [ 20A _:<ii 2CGi QUEKtf-STREET, C 1" As___>|i^^Sss£ •&sS_ss__j&Hl£P b0 toOWMI H vßuraoK AvitbmeUC) EookkeepiOK, fee, Mr ■ A&f^ 4£°:X msrci&l 6lxd Conversational) s jKtoti«^ur P«sitw:v i,s iiSuiy ericctselu! as s j ieaurtor ot, French. Tkose iatere&twi in th« letuoyof■ «\w language aw iuvlte^ caUftftc



LOST,, by a Ship Carpenter, last nig h*' near Quecn-atreet wWf, a Bundle °E Papers, consisting of certificates, &c—bina will receive 2s. 6d. on returning same to tins . office. . _____ LOST, last evening between Wellcßley street Baptist Church and Ponsonby. a - purso containing cash. The finder will bo rewarded on returning the same to this office. OST, from Kyber Pass Road, a Pony Mare ; black, white star on forohead, and ' while hind foot.—Anyone returning the same to Mr. Seccombe, Great Northern Brewery, will 1 receive &l reward. ■« i "XTORTH SHORE.—A Cottage to Let; _Li also, several Houses for Sale.—R. and R. ■ Duder, Dc-vomport. __ _. - - -— ■ ESTATE OF A. H. DIETHELM, 1 DECEASED. It is requested that all outstanding Claims against the above Estate be sent in t« the . Undersigned, at the office of Messrs. .T. Cosgrave and Company. Queen-street, who will pay the same, on or before the 28th instant, after which date no further Claims will be recognised. JOHN COSGRAVE. _ Auckland. April 21_ 1877. 2 im O O T B A L L. The Annual Meeting of the Ponsonby Football Club will bo held in the'Roynllnsurance office TO MORROW (Thursday), the _6th instant, at 5.15 p;m. F. A. JONES, Hon. Sec. FRIDAY, APRIL 27. EX SEA GULL FROM OAMARU. FOR THE BENEFIT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. All More or Less Damaged by Sea Water. AT the Store of Mr. E. G. Smith, Queen street, on Friday, 27th instant, at Twelve o'clock, 196 BAGS OATS Also. 20 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE. Terni3 at Sale. GEORGE SIBBIN, Auctioneer. FRIDAY, APRIL 27. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, BEDSTEADS, DOUBLE-BARREL FOWLING PIECES, HARMONIUM, &C. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 27th instant, at 11 o'clock. Household Furniture, comprising Dining room Suite (in hair cloth), Chest Drawers, Double Iron Bedsteads, Mirrors, Wash stands and Ware, Dressing Tables, Mat trasses, Palliasses, Feather Bed, Chairs. Tables, Oak Harmonium, Double-barrel Fowling Pieces. ExH.M.S. Sapphire- Empty Casks, HogshcadF, Barrells, Metal • and Wood Cases, Iron Hoops, tec... fee. ft.n. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, APRIL 27. DURHAM YARD S. FOR SALE, witihent reserve, on Friday next, at Durham Yards, at, 11 o'clock, 1 Carriage, pair Horses, and Harness complete 1 Carriage 1 Omnibus, light-, and in good order 1 Double - seated Buggy (nearly new), Horse, and Harness 1 Gentleman's Saddle and Bridle 1 Side Saddle and Bridle, and several lots Double and Single Harness, &c, Sec. HUNTER & NOLAN. B. TONKS. * R. C. CARR TO-MORROW. 30 TRUNKS SEASONABLE BOOTS. B. TONKS & CO. WILL sell To-morrow, at eleven o'clock, 30 trunks Men's, Women's and Cliildren'a Boots 17& dozen Basils. THURSDAY, APRIL 26. PIANOS AND HARMONIUMS. E. & H. ISAACS HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their Stores, Fort-street, on Thursday next, 26th instant, at 11 o'clock, 1 Harmonium, 10 stops, by Cesarini 1 » ? „ 2 . ~. 5 octave, by Alexandra 2 Pianos, by Bord 1 Piano, superior, by Bandett. No Reserve. MONDAY, APRIL 3oT~ BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEE, FARM AT TUAKAUT LAND SCRIP. IN THE ESTATE OF LAURENCE GERAGHTY. nnHE subscribers have received iustruc __. tions from Thomas Macffarlane, Esq. trustee for the estate of Laurence Geraghty, to Bell by public auction, at the Land Mart, Fort* street, on Monday, 30th inst., at 11 o'clock, Allotment 6, in the Parish of Tuakau, County of H,den, containing 38 acres, situate near the line of Railway aDd Station, Volunteer Land Scrip for 430. Also, TOWNSHIP OF POKENO.~-Lots 16 to 21, sec tion 12, corner of Great South Road and High street. Lota 27 to 30, section 17, fronting High- Lots 8 to IS, and 29 to 37, section 13, fronting High and Ford-streeta. 8 Lots 21 and 22, Ejection 32, fronting Welling ton-street. ° Lots 9 to 37 f section 31, fronting Wellington and Cambridge - street", and through which the Railway runs. WAlWEßA.—Allotment 231, and part of ?32 SO acre 3, partly improved, and adjoining Major de Grut s. UPPER MAHURANGL-Farm of 46 acrea about 1* miles from the village, adjohuujr Mr Clayton's property, and being- allotment 181, SAMUEL CO~CHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. THE HAYMAKKET. ~~ A,t_l a^oloek. AJ.FI^pfiUCKT, ANT). THl TRSDAY7APRILTr' =^ HANDSOME ENGLISH HOUSEHOLD FURNITUR^ARN^LL ° M. JONES & CO, 1 TT Ay? ; eceivcd instructions frmn Mr ; JLJL John Reid to sell by nuotion n m t sidence, York street, fflSft HIS =S^LffI?iLS«HOI_D FmNITUIIS Assi) *ib_EOT_. oomprisi-vg— «£ CM .Pia *o^ by Justin Svho,*K o w_f nd nM. nalc' tamepfece, Lustre* on.sm. nte | Water Colours by Hoyte. rhrotnos and Photo* Stereoscope and Box of View?, Cortwt ami :;iiL','J Curtains and Pole-, Ve>.«;un jjiincfp, THtofl Oneiromor, lable and. Lovexv., Couch it: Orf-eri » Damask, Dining Clssiivs, ito k-jujj niwui-. Hand some Half-Oabshet _awin3 Afacl;}>.i> (S~!-«rer»\ , Bagatelle BoaM and llulls> Oil P*».im:_k b.v Evr' I bank, i Ob.j-orr.na v Cai p,-i aftd RSi* Fender arm Fire irocs, C\irtain3ana mkn, whifp.an:.l GuVs ', Tea gei-vjcei <$w^.ws_%, ■- «Uv?y« . jfjeu-j Irnn Be^Srfia??, ftalf Tester-. .Miil hi-ss.sr-, &b< WimM wsirbstajid fiud Ware (Fi». s atut &l->\ i . *^H i%