rate and entire absence of mortality during the past year.Miss Carr, jun.,won loud applause for lier song, "The Wishing Cap " and Mr Hoylc, who followed, sen? so well, that he received an encore. Next came Bro. Holland, representative of the Oddfellows, and Bro. Auger, representative of the Foresters, both of

Fatal Accident.

We regret to have to record a fatal accident, which on Thursday evening bcfel a work man named John Higgins, employed on Mr Dempsey's contract, on the reclamation works at the foot of Albert-street. Just before knocking off time Higgins with his fellow workers, was engaged in digging away the foot of the bank, so as to be able to secure a good fall of earth on Saturday morning, when suddenly the brow of the hill gave way, and several tons of earth were shot down among 'the men. His compan ions eßcapod, but Higgins waa buried up to his middle, besides being jammed between two heavy pieces of sand-stone. His extrication was effected as speedily as possible, and the unfortunate man, who complained of feeling very bad inside, was conveyed to the Black Bull Inn, where Mr Glover, the landlord, had every possible arrangement made for his comfort. The symptoms became so bad, that Dr. Dawson and the Rev. Father Walter McDonald were sent for, and were not long in arriving at the sufferer's bedside. The result of the doctor's investigation showed no bones broken, but although nothing definite could be ascertained on the point, there was little doubt in Dr Dawson's mind that extreme internal injuries had been sustained. Higgins was carefully attended all night, but became worse towards morning, when he gradually sunk, and died in the forenoon.

THE INQUEST. "The inquest was held on the body this afternoon at the Black Bull, Albert-street, before Dr. Philson, coroner, and jury. Mr. Edward Lewis, foreman. Mr Lewis, a lecturer on theology, objected to making a judicial oath, and simply made an affirmation. John Murphy, of Hobson-street, knew the deceased for some time as _ a labourer. He waa about 38, and lived in Durham street. Witness hero described the nature of the work, and the mode of doing it, shewing the earth, was excavated beneath, and the top thrown down by crow-bars, when it does not fall without such aid. No attention was paid to the heig'nt of the cliff, a foreman was always present over the work, but they had to rely upon their own judgment as to whether they had cut far "enoujfh, Mr Dempsey did not instruct the men particularly as to how the work was done. 110 did not think that blame was attributable to anyone. He had more than 30 years experience as a contractor, and never saw such a plan adoptod as one of the jurymen, Mr Kindle, had suggested. It was impracticable. He did not regard the work as particularly dangerous, he could not suergest any safer way of doing such work. He did not think, in this case, that blame could be attached to any one. Deceased was a sober man.

James Dempsey deposed he was on the spot immediately after the accident ;> at 4.10 p.m. a lump of clay, weighing about one hundred ■weight, fell from a height of 7 feet, striking de ceased on the back, driving his stomach against a solid lump of clay. The earth is not liable to slip when undermined. Michael Carroll, who was on the works at the time, was perfectly Bober. Higgins was quite sensible, and applied, his hand to the lower part of his belly, saying he was in great pain. He immediately sent for Dr Dawson, who attended without delay. Dr Dawson considered the case so serious that it wa3 not safe to remove him to the hospital. He died about ten o'clocka.m. on Friday.

Arthur Goodall, cook at the Black Bull, gave evidence. Dr Dawson said he was called upon to see the deceased, and found him on a sofa at the Hotel. He was sensible, but complained of pain in his stomach. He was in a state nf collapse, cold, pale, and almost pulseless. Thp™ ■were no appearances of external fractures T> Dawson minutely described thejinternal inj" ur jil and said the deceased got weaker and weaker and death was the result of internal ruptu res \ post-mortem examination was unnecessary ' This being tho evidence the jury retired to consider their verdict.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRKSPOKDENT.]

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

THE WAITEKAURI.

I am informed by the manager of the "Waitokatiri, that they start crushing on Monday, April 2nd. He is well pleased •with the prospects of the mine. CRUSHING RETURNS.

" Piako have 17 ozs 10 dwts ; ditto (Milton's tribute), 35 ozs 15 dwts; ditto (William's tribute), 25 ozs 10 dwts ; (Cook's tribute), Old Whau, 66 ozs 17 dwts; Mclnnes (Caledoinan), 30 ozs 7 dwts; (Bagnalls), Golden Calf 17 ozs 7 dwts.

COROMANDEL, this day.

LATEST GOLD RETURNS,

Tokatea. —The manager reports great im provement in the mine generally. Royal Oak.—lOlbs of specimens more, making 1331bs in hand. The manager reports the mine generally looking well. Queen of Beauty got 20 ozs of gold from 30 lbs of specimens to add to the monthly return of gold. Tokatea.—67 ozs.

Queen of Beanty.—2os ozs,

WAIMATE, this day.

CRIMINAL LIBEL,

The charge of criminal libel against Bherrin was heard on Thursday before Mr "YVoolcomb, R.M. The statements in the alleged libel were all denied upon oath by the prosecutor, Mr G. M. Reed. The authorship was proved by several witnesses. :No defence was offered, but the prisoner's counsel, Mr O'Meagher, vigorously cross examined the prosecutor. The accused was committed for trial, bail being allowed in two sureties of £100, and himself in £200. The defendant, however, could not obtain sureties, and was, therefore, incarcerated.

NAPIER, this clay. THE CHICAGO MINSTRELS.

Tho Chicago Minstrels are playing here to" crowded houses. They open at the Theatre Royal, Auckland, on April Bth.

(Press Agency)

DUNEDIN, this day.

PRODUCE QUOTATIONS. . Wheat, 4s 3d to 5s ' 2d > °ats > 2s 3d to 2s 7d ; barley, 4s to 4s 9d. _ , Shares : Standard Insurance, 14s. vvner stocks unaltered.

DUNEDIN, this day. GREAT CASE RE MOA FLAT.

A case of great magnitude will come before the Supreme Court soon ; the action involves amongst other things, the possession of the celebrated block of 45,000 acres on Moa Flat, purchased by Joseph Clark at under £1 per acre, now said to be worth from £4 to £5 per acre. The action is brought by G. A. and C. B. Chalmers, the former lessees of the Moa Flat station, asrainst Joseph and W. J. Clarke, sons of W. J. T. Clarke, and Mr Ritching, present lessee. Plaintiffs allege that their runs, of \vhich the Moa Flat formed a portion, were improperly sold by the mortgagees. Clarke's case came before the Court yesterday, in the shape of some preliminary arguments, which were taken in Banco, and were not concluded when the Court rose.

PROUDFOOT PUTS HIS FOOT IN IT.

The Hou. Mr Reid recently sent for a constable to remove David Proudfoot from his rjom. A dispute had arisen between them concerning the western railways. 3?r<mfoot loft before the constable arrived.

THE UNION BEACH.

THE following telegram was posted up on lChange to-day :— " Coromandel, Saturday. "Retorting this morning ; six hundred Winces amalgam all told. Twcuty-seven

whom cordially, on behalf of their Orders, con gratulated the Rechabites on their success. Then followed a song, "Three Fishers," by MissDobson; aduett, " A.8.C." byMrandMiss Peace, which was encored ; a reading, " Mrs. B-'s Alarms," by Mr Evrington; and a song by Mr Ryan. Bros. S. Moulding, and Bro. Hunt next spoke as representatives of the Good Templar's and Free Templar's Benefit Societies. The Rev. Mr. Taylor was the next speaker, and stood up boldly for the principles of the Order. Mr Carter had to respond to the call for his pretty song. " A smile waiting for me at home," after which the meating closed with the National Anthem.

CHURCH GAZETTE.

We have received the April number of the Church Gazette, which contains the usual budget of Diocesan intelligence. Amongst other items more or less interesting, we perceive that Mr O. C. Biggs has been admitted to the order of lay deacons at St. Sepulchre's. A farewell service is an nounced to take place in the private chapel, Bishops Court, on April 6th at 11 o'clock before the departure of the Bishop of Melanesia to the scene of his labours. The amended examinations in grades 1 and 2 by the Board of Theological Studies are given for the information of intending candidates. The Bishop's prize at Mangawai has been gained by Elizabeth M. Ryan, a scholar of St. Michael's, while Florence M. Ryan is placed among those deserving honourable mention. It ia announced that Bishop and Mrs Selwyn will probably leave Auckland on April 7th. Mrs Nihill, Miss Duder, and Mr Hunter Brown, will also be passen gers. The Southern Cross will call in at the Kawau, and Bay of Islands. The leading article is on the subject of parochial missions. The usual sundry lessonß were given. |

THE MOANATAIARI.

The following was the official bulletin from the mine manager this morning :— GRAHAMSTOWN, 31st March.

10 cwt of specimens broken this morning. Splendid show leading stope inside clay band.—R. Comer. GRAHAMSTOWN, 30th

Moanataiari Company. — Yesterday's breaking, good sixteen hundred ozs gold. Ten hundred) specimens. This morning good gold making through clay band.— Robt. Comer. the enormous quantity of ozs gold. No dividend will be declared until Monday week, when it in probable that £4 per share will be divided. The shares to-day were very firm at £20 with an upward tendency. One enthusiastic holder this morning, accepted a bet of £20 against £5, that the shares would be at £50 by the Ist May. Another level bet has been made on the Exchange that the mine will pay £20 per share in dividends before Christmas.

NEW WESLEYAN CHURCH, ONE HUNGA.

Tire ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the new Wesleyan Church, Oneiiunga, took place yesterday, at 3 p.m. At the time appointed a very large concourse of people had gathered, many of the friends coming from Auckland. The following ministers were present: Revs. John Hobbs, J. Wallis, Thomas Buddie (Princi pal of Three Kinns Institution). John Warren, W. Kirk (President of +he Conference), W. J. Wat.kin, W. J. Williams, and Messrs Fee and Buttle (students). Everything was in perfect readiness for the ceremony. The nicely cut corner-stone dangled in the air, ready to bo placed by the master-builder. Tho proceedings of course opened with singing, rcadine the Scripture*, and prayer. When tho prelim inarics were gone through, the Rev. Mr Watkin stepped forward, and produced a bottle corked and scaled, prepared for laying in the cavity under the foundation-stone. Tie then read as follows : —"The corner stone of this new c hurch was laid on the. 30th March, 1877—Good Friday—by the Rev. John Warren, Wesieyan minister. An address was delivered by the Rev. Thomas Buddie, principal of the Three Kings Institution. The Rev. Wm. Kirk, President of the New Zea land Conference, with the Rev. John Hobb3, James Wallis, W. J. Williams, and Watkin, took part in the order of business. Here follow the names of the trustees of Wesleyan Church property in the town of Onchunga : Thomas Russell, John Bycroft, sen., Charles C. Stenning, John Bycroft, jun., Henry 11. Lawry, Henry W. Vercoe, and ftdward Cooper. The foundation work was done by Mr Hosking, of Auckland; the contractor for the building is Mr George Broadfoot, of Onehunga." The bottle also con tained a copy of the plan of the Manukau Circuit for March, 1877, together with «. copy each of the Evening Star, and the "New Zealand Herald" newspapors. Besides those, there was also a copy of a bond, signed by a number of share holders on the Thames goldfleld.that they would give one-tenth of all revenues obtained by them, so that no debt might remain on the church. The bottle having been placed by Mr Bycroft. one of the trustees, the Rev. John Warren said that at the request of the trust he had under taken to lay the stone ; he had a feeling of gratitude at being surrounded and supported by so many of his brethren. The Rev. J. Hobbs, who was present, having been nearly 60 years in the colony, had given him his first lesson in the Maori language ; and there was the Rev. J. Wallis, their former pastor, and 2nd oldest minister in New Zealand, and there was the Rev. Thos. Buddie, the 3rd oldest (the principal of the Wesleyan College), and he had with him the Rev. W. Kirk, who had been his colleague for many years. Mr Warren referred to the probability of opening the church almost free of debt, the building would cost about £550; and he hoped that at its first anniversary every shilling would be wiped away. The stone was then lowered and laid proDerly in its place. The Rev. Thos. Buddie gave one of his usual hearty addresses. He mainly dwelt on what would be taught in the church when opened. He was sure that no uncertain doctrinal sound would be heard from any of the preachers who would occupy the pulpit. A free, full, and present salvation would be preached; the justification of the sinner.thnragh Christ.and adoption into t the number and privileges of the children of God. The other institutes of Methodism were briefly shown, and forcibly pointed out. Every man the wide world over, who knew anything of Methodism, knew that when he entered a Methodist Church, such doctrines would be heard from its pulpit. Ho was glad to see Methodism still advancing. They were build ing on every hand. He trusted bright prospects would be the lot oC the Onehunga people, and that the Great Head of the Church would bless them.

MANGARE PRESBYTERIAN KIRK SOIREE.

This soiree was held on the evening of the 28th instnnt, and w«s attended by more than two hundred persons. Everything wpnt off smoothly and merrily. The object was the fencing in of the burying ground, in connection with the Scotch Church. Mesdames Morris, R. Wallace, Anderson, J. Wallace. Murray, and G. Wallace, provided the trays and presided thereat, assisted by several young ladies. The Onehunga choir kindly g'we their honorary assistance, and under the baton of Mr W. Stevenson, and Mr Patterson at harmonium,discoursed some beauti fully arranged anthems, and other music. Mr J. Reid, the eminent ballad singer, sang " Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep," and other delightful songs, filling the hall with his maiestic nn * lavlache - like tones and chords. The Rpv **• Brown, the faithful pastor of the church condu^**"l the proceedings as chairman, inrquiet?unostenta^ouj u gentle^anlymannm:, assisted by the Revs. W. Ji Rattan. D. W. Runciman, and R. F. Macnicol, -tfho gave ex cellent and suitable speeches apparently much appreciated by the audience. Mr Grainger read. " The Arab maid," and Mr H. S. Andrews sub stituted for a speech a recitation entitled lAc two portraits." The usual compliments of thanks were given to the " Ladies who gave the trays," "The choir," "The singing," "The visi tors ;" the whole coming to a pleasant finish by the " Doxology" being sung by the choir, and the Benediction pronounced by the Rev. Mr Brown.

ACCIDENT AT MANGARE.

An accident occurred this morning to Mr Colin Elmsly, aged about 20, a .son of One hunga. Mr Elmsly was engaged learning a knowledge of farming on Mr John's farm at Mangare, and early this morning he was assisting to bring in a horse, for which pur pose he had taken his seat in a dray, hold ing the halter attached to the horse, which followed behind. The animal suddenly started at the appearance of a man in the road, and gave a jerk upon the halter, pulling Mr Elmsly over the back of the dray. Unfortunately his left foot became entangled in the harness which lay at the bottom of the vehicle, and his left leg was broken below the knee. The sufferer was promptly removed to tho residence of his lather, at Onehunga, and tho latter set the njurad limb. When our informant left the

EXCURSION TO WAIWERA.

About a hundred citizens took a trip to th» Waiwera Hot Spring yesterday. The weather was remarkably fine.the sea calm.and everything conducive to health and comfort. A consider able number of invalids and others are staying at the Springs, taking advantage of the eea air, quietude of nature, and the warm baths. The past weeks record in the Visitor's Book, discloses the names of Mr and Mrs Ireland, Mr and Mrs Gray, Mr and Mrs Sanders, C. Wilson (Sydney), J. Bennett (Wellington), Mr and Mrs T. H. Lusk (Dunedin), F. Fairburn (Puhoi), Mr and Mrs J. K. Emmet, H. M. Dayrell, W. Adair, James Dacre, Thomas Williams, W. Burton, A. Boardman, Jun., A. B. Devore, Miss Kate Fraser, Miss Kate Pearce, W. M. and F. B. Moore (Canterbury), and Mr and Mrs Hamilton (ChribtchurcA). This natural retreat seemed scooped out by the hand of nature expressly for an invalid, retirement. The hotel is situated between two bush-covered ranges, where the winds cannot blow too roughly, nor the sea in trude beyond its boundary lino. Several shady avenues lead to silent spots unseen, where the visitor may sit on a boulder or green mound, and read th« latest novel or the nswest poem. The Scotsman would remember "dark Loch nagar" and other quiet recesses among native scenes while sojourning at Waiwera. Visitors also feel that they are not quite out of th«_ pale of oivilization on entering the splendid dining room, viewing the plentifully stored library, and walking in the well-culti rated kitchen garden behind the hotel. The only accident whioh happened at the Hot Springs was the fall of Mr Kohn from a donkey, but from which that gen tleman recovered speedily,with the exception of a slight damage which the tailor may repair.

CABLEGRAMS.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

The Eastern Quostien.

Moio Hopeful Feeling.

LONDON

March 29th.

There is a more hopeful feeling on the Eastern question. A meeting of the Cabinet is called. Russia is apparently dis posed towards concessions. Blondin crossed the middle of the harbour on. the rope privately on Thursday. The public performance to-day is likely to be postponed

Heavy rain has fallen mercially.

No news com

The steamer Thalos arrived at Cooktown from Hong Kong yesterday, with 500 Chinese. A case of supposed small-pox is on board.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bank of New Zealand—£l9 17s Cd, £20; buyers, £11) 15s ; sellers, £20. National Bank —(37s 6d.

Colonial Bank (10s paid up)— Buyers, 87s 6d. Thames Gas Co. —Buyers, 21s. National Insurance.—Buyers, 30s. Red Queen—Sellers, Gs. City of London—Sellers, 12s Cd. Moanatairi—£l9, £20 12s (id, £20 ; buyers, £20 ; sellers, £20 10s. Inverness—7s, 8s ; sellers, 7s Cd. Waitekauri—l9s. Alburnhv—2ls; sellers, 21s. Queen of May—Sellers, 11s. Piako—los ; sellers, 9s. Union Beach—4os, 42s 6d; buyers, 42s 6d; sellers, 15s. Tokatca—Buyers, 7s; sellers, 7s. Cd. Waiotaki—2ls Gd. Kurauui Hill—l9s, to 27s Gd; buyers, 255; sellers, 27s Cd. Welcome—Ca, 6s 9d

Coromandel--2s 6d ; sellers, 3s. Thames—GOs, 70s, 655; sellers, 655. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman,

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs M. Jones ami Co. held a sale of produce, poultry, and furniture to-day. The sale was well attended, and good prices were realised.

Arrival of the Suez Mail.

Australian Hews-

SYDNEY, this day. The Suez mail arrived at Adelaide on Thursday night. Passengers for New Zea land—Mr. and Mrs. Lctclnnakcr and chil dren, H. W. Strathford, J. McKenzie, G. Buckley, A. Debourdale, M. Master, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan and daughter. Exports for the month to New Zealand, £184,400.

Chysolite colt is very firm for tho St. Leger at 6to 4. Chester is fitm favourite for the Champagne Stakes ; Prfde of the Hills, for the Cup, at 100 to 14.

Parnell Butchery. — Full Weight v. Countirs Act Gas,—The undersigned having been weighted in the scales by Sergeant Gamble, under the supervision of Caleb the Cleaver, and not found wanting, can guarantee to his cus tomers Meat of all kinds of the primest quality, full weight, and no '" gas." Poor Folks, don't be induced by any amount of gas to buy short weight, but come and get full weight and good quality, and don't make an "h" of a mess of it, as some butchers do at public exhibitions. Fair Play.—George Raynes, ParneQ Rise.

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1877.



PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOLS. MISSIONARY MEETING. A Meeting of the Children attending the Presbyterian Churches and Schools in Auck land and neighbourhood will be held in the Choral Hal), Symonda - street, TO-MORROW (Sunday), at 3 o'clock, when the Rev. W. Watt, of the New Hebrides Mission, will give an in teresting address on Mission Work in these islands. CoJlection in aid of Mission School B"ilding. _JParents and friends are cordially invited. St. STlralN rS~~PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Ponsonby Hall. — To-morrow, Ist April.—Tho Rev, W. Watt, of the Mission Schooner ' Dayspring,' will preach in the morn* ing at 11 o'clock. CHURCH, W Beresford-street. — Sunday Services, Ist April.-Rev. J. Robertson, M.A. will preach, in the Morning, at 11. Subject: " The Vicarious Sacrifice." And in the Evening, at fi.3o. Sub* ject: " The danger of ill-considered prayer. REACHING by the Disciples of Christ. To-mofrow (Sunday) Evening, at 6.30, in the Cook-street Meeting House, by T. H. Jen nings, Evangelist. Subiect: "Repentance."— And in the Newton Hall, by Edward Lewis. Subiect: "To neglect is to die." Come without money. 'ESLEYAN CHURCH, Pit?-sTheet. SUNDAY SERVICES. Ist April.—The Rev. W. J. Williams will preach in the morning, at 11: and the Rev. W. Kirk in the evening, at 6.30. W ESLEYAN CHURCH, North Shore. Sabbath Services, Ist April.—Morning, at 11, Mr. Fee; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. W. J. Williams. ESLEYAN CHURCH, Union-street. The Sabbath Services will be conducted as usual in the Morning, at 11 o'clock, by Mr. Rosser; Evening, aU3.30, by Mr. Burton. W ESLEYAN CHURCH, "Ponsonby.— The usual Sabbath Services will be hold to-morrow. Morning, at 11. Rev. J. Wallis; Evening, at 6.30, Mr. J. S. Welsman. RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Edwardcs-street. — Sabbath Services:— Mprning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, by Rev. W. Tinslfiy, Subjects:—Morning: "Precious Trea sure, and if her© to put it." Evening: "The Meal Tub. A Sermon for the times." ST. LU X E'S PRESB VTE RI A N CHURCH, REMUERA. An ENTERTAINMENT will be given in the above Church fon TUESDAY EVENING next, 3rd April, at half-past 7 o'clock. T M \cpfaklane, Esq., in the chair. The Entertainment will consist of Hymns, \nthems, »nrt Recitations, by the Scholars of the Sabbath School. „.,._,,_. A Collection, in aid of the School Funds, will bo made at the close. OUNDAY-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY, O FRANKLIN ROAD. Thre« Sermons will be preached To-morrow, Ist April. At 11 and 6.30, by Rev. B. J. West brooUe, from Christchurch; in the Afternoon, at 2.30, by Rev. W. Tinsley. The ANNUAL SOIREE will be held on TUESDAY, 3rd April. Tea at half-past sis; after which a Pubho Meeting will be held, to be addressed by Ministers and other 3. LORNE- STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., Apnl l.—Morning: "Life in the Spirit," Evening: "A Risen Christ; The.Basis Qt Ptelßt-



mHEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening B Services, Ist April, 1877. Doors open at 7.30; Service to begin at 8, and close at 9 p.m. All are invited. Seats free. itrE.WTON KlßK.—Divine Service at _j_l the usual hours to-morrow. Subjects:— Morning: " Christ Rejeoted by the Nazarenes." Evening: " Summer in the Soul, or tho Higher Christian Experiences." HT, SEPULCHRE'S Mission Services. EASTER DAY: 7 a.m.—Holy Communion (Choral) 8 a.m.—Holy Communion 11 a.m.—Morning Prayer, Sermon, and Holy Communion 3.30 p.m.—Children's Service (Bishop Solwyn) 4.30 p.m.—Address to Young Women (Bishop SelTryn) 6.30 p.m.—Final Mission Sorvioe and Sermon, by Biehop Selwyn. TUESDAY in Eastor Week : 7.30 p.m.—Meeting to bid farowoll to Biuliop Selwyn, and for other matters. All are Invited. Hymn Books provided. XN RE SAMUEL COOMBES' ESTATE. Notice is hereby given that all Accounts duo to this Estate must t>e paid to me immediately, on behalf of the Trustees^ 81, Queen-street. R. BRABAZON'S Night School, in City West, Union-street, is attended by Girls as well as by Boys. Elementary Class, Is, per week. ANTED, useful Lady's Companion; eoveral Female Servants and young Girls for gentlemen's families; a young Girl for the country (excellent place); a Boy for the country, to learn to milk, &c.-Hannaford s Registry, Queen-street. . WANTED to SELL, the Western Academy and Teacher's House, Nelson street.— Applyßov_Petor_M_son. ANTED, a rospectable Girl, about 16 year 3of age.—Mrs. A. W. Williams, 219, Queen-Btreet. ANTED, 10 good Pick and Shovel Men.—T. Jones, Hobson-street. WANTED, a General Servant for One hunga ; wages, 10s por weok.—Apply at Hay ward's, foot of Grey-streot, ANTED, a smart Lad as Assistant Waiter, and able to mark Billiards.— Albert Hotel, Queen-street. ANTED, a respectable Girl about 15, usnd to children.—Apply Mrs. Bedford, Conquest Placo, Parnell. WANTED, a good plain Cook and Laundress; also a Nursemaid.—Apply Miss Ryan's, Grocor, Parnell. WANTED, a thorough Genera] Servant. Apply tit o»<;c to Francis J. Shortt, City Hair Cmting'itoom", Queen-street. XWTANTKD, an Assistant Hairdresser. — V V Apply at once to I'Vancis J. Shortt, City Hair Cutting Itooms, 110. Qucuti-strcct. "VIXANTED, a 'strong nctivo Man, as VI Carter; town delivery. Sober and in dustrious man will meet with constant employ ment.—J. Grey, Eden Crescent. "YISTANTED, immediately, a respectable W middle-aged person as Genoral Servant; must bo able to cook imd wash. References re quired.—Mrs. Courtayne, Clarcniont House, Princes-atrect. ANTED, immediately, a Governess competent to instruct English in all it* branches, with music and rudiments of French. Mrs. Courtayne, Claremont House, Princes street. "\iSTANTED, a thorough good General V T Servant,—Mrs. Baird, second house past Junction Hotel, Onehunga Road, Epson- WANTED, one Man and one Boy to go hawking; wages and commission. No deposit required.—W. H. Dampier, Wyndham strcet, WANTED, a respectable Nursegir!.—- Mrs. James Irvine, America Store, Edwards-street. ANTED, a Boy to run errands ; one required witli some knowledge of mat tross male ing.—Apply at tho Little Dust-pan, Sh ortland-atroet. .___ . ■\%7"ANTED, Apprentices to Millinery ; V t also, a respectable Hoy for the Drapery business.—Misses McLaughlln, Snortland-strcet. WANTED, an experienced Female Cook. -Apply to Mrs. E. Isaacs, Bona Vista, Eden Crescent. ANTED, Twenty Men for Mercer.— Apply to Daniel Fallon, Morcor. WANTED KNOWN.—No cash down. Only two of the best 5 acre Allotments left on tho Lake Road, near Flagstaff, 6s, per weok for C years.—Oliver Mays, Uevonport; or at this ollicc. WANTED, 6 or 7 Draper's Assistants. Apply J. Cosgrave & Co. ANTED KNOWN.—We are still making 15s. Trousers to order.—Phillips' Mart, Queen-street. WANTED TO PURCHASE, an Eight horse power Engine and Boiler, together or separate.—Apply Star OJlice. WANTED, a good Coat Hand. Highcs log paid.—Apply H. L. Possoneskie tailor, Shortland-street. WANTED, a few respectable Men as Boarders, one minute's walk from the Dock, Wharf, or Queen-street. Terms moderate, with every attention.—Mrs. Hughes' Private Boarding House, next Masefleld's Buildings, Albert-street. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply between the hours of 10 and 3 o'clock at Montague's Fancy Bazaar, Queen street. FOR. SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fort-3treet. SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES by Suez Mail. Full supply to hand.—Harris' Fancy Goods Establishment, Queen-street. FOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, and terms A Tery easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, 10 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feet deep, well stocked with choice trees, &o.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-streot. A? r 4 _ _"_ —WANTED, a Partner with 3WO \jr Xy o £500 capital, to j oin a practical Brewer in a populous district where there is no competition. —S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. j£_»»>K_ CASH, BALANCE "by"Weekly dS&&Q-P Payments of £1, a neat Dwelling House, quitfi new, healthy situation, good view. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. j£6-g fkf\ CASH, BALANCE as agreed. cfejl JL \J \J A 5-roomed Cottage at Spring bank, with allotment 40 x 100, good well.—!.. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent. -4? P_O"_^""T0 L]ENI)» in sums of £50 3&9_P x_/ \_/ and up wards.—S. Vaile, Honsc, Land, and Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-otH.ce. nVTORTH^SHORE.—A Cottage to Let; JjH also, several Houses for Sale.—R. and R. Duder, Devonport. TO LET, Victoria Livery and Bait Stables, with Dwelling-house, in Albert and Chapel-streets —Apply to Dignan and Arm strong, i & 5, Imperial Chambers, MnnO LET, a Grocer's House and JL Shop, tQP of Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street. __ FOR SALE (Lake Takapuna), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, and in grass, with six-roomed House, well iinished, and out-houses.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store, FOR SALE, (very cheap) a five-roomed House; three fire-places, good well, double allotment, drained and planted with fruit trees. —Apply at W. Baxter's store. Great North Road. _2 OO'^~~WANTED, a working or cte>*J\Jf \r. sleeping Partner, with a capital ol £500. to join the advertiser in a Cattle Farm, in the Oiimemuri district.—Apply to <-*co. Cozens, Commission Agent, 7, Queen-street^ TO STOREKEEPERS AND MILL OWNERS-].— For Salo, wholesale, a large assortment of Boot and -^hoes, in Men's Women s. and Children's, at moderate prices. —J. W • Hoare and Co., High-street. : F~OR SALE, a Farm of 300 Acres of first-class Land, 20 miles from Auckland ( 100 acres of tho land is fenced and in grass, the remainder ti-tree and fern. There is a four roomed house on the farm. Price, £300. £200 cash, balance can remain on mortgage at 9 per cent. The property has one mile frontage to the sea and river.--J. M. Lennox. mo BOOTMAKERS.—For Sale, cheap, J. a largo assortment of Boot Uppers and: Fronts; also, Grindery, F. Calf, E.G. Kip, Kid,; Memel, Roans, and Patent Leathers.—J, W. Jio^re $04 Qo M Hig>str<st,



-| /\S.— 600 ACRES of First-class Land _§_>? at Ws. per aero, easy distance frorc Anckland.—B. Vaile, House and Land Agent ShOrtland-street, next the Post-office. npO LET, or for Sale, on very easy terms .£_ a most, convenient six-roomed House, ir Nolson-street; quite now.—C. Williamson Vulcan Lane. TO LET, two nice verandah Gottages, ir good order and r«pair. Rent low.—M Foley, Grocer, Hobson-stroot. TO LET, two good Houses, ono foni rooms and one five, with gardens and plenty of good w*tor.—James Keid, Ede_ Terrace. ____________ TO LET, a three-roomed Cottage; rent, Ca. per week.—Mr. Rogers, Grey-streot. -_?~8 _~_ f\Cl T0 LEND on Building 3WJL vJ^ v/^_/ Society principles, or on any terms to suit Borrow era.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. T7l OR~ POSITIVE SALE, Cheap, on easy JD t«rm«, a really comfortable Four-roomed Cottage in Baker-street.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, a Central Fire Choke-bore Broach-loading Double Gun, by E. M. Reilly, London ; 200 empty cartridge cases, with gun case and reloading apparatus complete. Owner leaving the colony.—Apply "8.," Albert Brewery, Queen-street. m H E A T RE ROYAL. Lessee .<. ... .. Mr. R. J. DeLias. RE-ENGAGEMENT FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY ! FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY ! COMMENCING MONDAY APRIL 2. Tho •world-renowned Character Comadlan, Mr. JOSEPH K. EMMET, JOSEPH K. EMMET, JOSEPH K. EMMET, JOSEPH K. EMMET, The Founder of this peculiar line of German Comedy, in FRITZ ! FRITZ ! FRITZ ! FRITZ FRITZ ! FRITZ FRITZ ! FRITZ ! OUR COUSIN' GERMAN! OUR COUSIN GERMAN! mEMPERANCEHALL. SATURDAY NIGHTS' ENTERTAINMENTS, Match 31st. THE TEMPERANCE VARIETY TROUPE Will give their usiunl entertaimnfnt at tlii- above Hall, wliun in addition to the usual programme of Songs and Dances, a Inn ghable farce will be presented, entitled THE DRAMATIC AGENCY. Doors open at half-past 7, commence at 8 p.m. Price of Admission— Threepence. Chairman—W. Donald. W. H. BCEATS, Manager. THE PEOPLE'S CONCERTS, V.M.C.A. ROOMS, at 8 p.m. Dialogue :—Drunkard, Mr. Milrea; Barman, Mr. Janlieson. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT 1 Admission :—ONE PENNY. Admission :—ONE PENNY. Mr. Meldrurn in the chair. ATAHUHU PUBLIC HALL. va A BALL, pn JkjQi Under the auspices of No. \i,M% ___.-___ LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, &W& Will bo held in the above Hall on MONDAY, 2nd APRIL, to commkmouatk the axnivkrsary of the Opening of the above Lodge. TICKETS, 23. 6d. Each. Surplus and Proceeds to go to the Sunday School. fXT A. C. B. S. _____,• ONEHUNGA BRANCH, No. 89. A BALL in connection with the above Branch will be held in the CHORAL HALT/, Onehunga, od EASTER MONDAY, April 2. Ladies admitted by circular. Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock p.m. Double Tickets, 7s. Cd. ; Single, ss. C. LUCAS, Secretary. HA. C. B. S. — AUCKLAND • BRANCH, No. 81. fXHE Annual In commemoration of St. Pat rick's Day, will take place CHORAL HALL On EASTER MONDAY, 2nd April, 1877. Tickets, 10s. 6d., may be had of Mr. Callnan, Queen-street; Mr. Flynn, Wcllesloy-ttreet; Mr. Dempsey, Wellesley-strcet; and of the Members of Committee. Ladies by invitation circular^only. ' Secretary. LORNE -STREET HALL. EASTER MONDAY. A GRAND CONCERT AND DANCE WILL BK GIVEN BY C LAIR'S -TVfINSTREL rriROUPE. _J_L JL tsr By Request, " CARNIVAL D'AFRIC Silver Cup Competition for Best Amateui Negro Delineation. Front Seats (admit to Dance), 25.; Gallery, Is, Full particulars see Day Bills. T. CULLY, Secretary. URIRI POSTS ON STALE; —_——_ Ths undersigned has ON SALE, 1,000 first class Puriri Posts, at the Lowest Market Price. R. A. ENGLAND, Coal and Firewood Dealer, Onchunga. LOST, on the 19th inst., a Drawing and Explanation of a proposed Graving Dock for Auckland. If any person has picked it up, the Author will he much obliged by its b^ing left at Captain Casey's House, 75 Hobson-street. TjIOUND, an Anchor, off the western tee a' of the Queen-street Wharf. The owner can have the same by applying at the Thames Botel, and paying expenses ; and if not claimed before next Saturday will be sold to pay ex penses. , WOLF'S celebrated hand-sewn Prunella Boots, only tis (id ; beautiful Condensed Stirtf Milk, 9d per tin; best Wairoa Cheese, 8d ; Salt Butter, 8d; Pears, ljd; Apples, 2d; Piano Music, 6d: superior Cork Soles, 6d; Men's Leather Slippers, 2a 6d; Children's Leather Elastic-side Hoots, £* ; Ep*om Salts, 6d per doz.; Good Black Tea, 2s; Superior Mixed Tea, 2s 6d; Auckland Blue. 3d per ,tt>.; Lollies, 3d per ilb.; Superior Wodding Hats, os eaoh; first-rate B day Striking Clock, only Hs; Good Mixed Pins, Is 2d per lb., or Id the oz.; Infants' Flannel Boots, id. per pair; a Brass Plate, engraved suit able for a School, only 10s; Black Brooch and Barrings. Is 6d the set; Gold Chains, 6d each; Good Tobacco, 4d; Cigars, Id. Men's Superior Socks. 6d; Women's Stockings, 6d; also Boots, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, &c. &x., cheap; Infants' Patent Leather Boots, Is; best Chignons, Is each; small ditto, id; Strong Purses, 2d ; Neave's Food for Infants. Od per tin; Book on Calisthenics, greatly illustrated, only 15s; Tin Boxes at M itches Id ; Iron Forks, nearly 1 yard iong, iiu each; Shelled Nuts, 3d per lb. Any article nut approved or within a weeki the money returned.—W. H. Dumpier, Wyndham street.^ CiAJJTIOS TO THE PUBLIC. \J i hereby give notice that from and after this date, I will not be responsible for any Debts contracted in my narno by by my wife Or ahr other person whomsoever without my written j,uthonty, WM, POTTER. Epsom, 26th March, 1876. P~OSTERS (PLAIN AND COLOURED), in ENGLISH and AMERICAN BLOCK TYPE, by H. BRETT, at the "Evening Star" Offloe. Sole Proprietor of the ADVERT I; iNU- BOARDS in Cjtyj^aljSuburbi^ THE RETREAT, PARNELL.—Miss Robertshaw's Pupils will re-assemble on TUESDAY, April 3rd. Miss Robertshaw will have vacancies for two or three Young Jkajies



> ) XfiLLERSLIE /GARDENS. • EASTER MONDAY. r l 'ATHLETIC SPORTS, ' OF VARIOUS KINDS, > AT l ELLERSLIE GARDENS, ON XL ABT E R M. OND AY. : IMMENSE ATTRACTION J | LET THE MULTITDES FLOCK IN TO SEE THE YANKEE HORSE RIDDEN ! .^|^Tm OR W A I U X U. ""rafifrrnr" The p.S. OREGON Will leave for Waiuku as under :— From Onehunga— From Waiuku— Monday, 7.30 a.m. Monday, 12 noon Thursday, 9.30 a.m. Thursday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 12 noon Saturday, 4 p.m. For Manukau Heads, and Whatipu Saw Mills, 6 a.m., calling at Pollock Settlement, Thursday, 6th instant. Refreshments on board. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect Goods left at Mr. G. Sibbiira Auction Mart will be attended to. _____________ W A l U X U< "&&&&!&& The gs- TAM 0 , gHANTER will leave for Waiuku as follows:— From Onehunga: From Waiuku: Monday, 8-15 a.m. Monday, 1 p.m. Wednesday, 9.30 a.m. Wednesday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 12 noon Saturday, 5 p.m. For 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 aiiu. Macfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.: or Messrs. W..). Hurdt cfc Co., Mil meet with vromnt. dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onclmndii or Newmarket.. "XX Tj^ AST E R WEEK. i^f^O^X. EXCURSION TO CORO _____j_f___^ MANUEL. The s.s. X I N A, W. Adams, Master, will leave as follows: — From Auckland— From Coromandel— Monday, 9.30 a.m. Monday, 6 p.m. Tuesday, 5 p.m. — Wednesday, 5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. Thursday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday, o p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. — Saturday, 1 p.m. Return Tickets, available for the Week, Ten Shillings. Weather and other circumstances permitting. E. G. SMITH, Agent. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. j_jL — A Meeting of the Trustees will be held on WEDNESDAY next, the 4th instant, at 3 o'clock p.m. WILLTAM C. DALDY, ; Yice-President. Auckland, 31st March, 1877. - I WILL open till 12 noon on Easter Monday. Read my other advertisement.— Lollies, lOd; Shelled Nuts, 8d; Oranges, 6d per doz. —W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert-street. THE undersigned are Cash Buyers of GUM, at Highest Market Prices. NIOCOL, HENDRY & CO. Custom-house-street, 31st March. 1877. >~' ' " TO-OTICE OF REMOVAL TT A TKINS I BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE ; a-THAS REMOVED!!"®* < TO THE . Premises Next Door Below his Old Shop. H. ATKINS Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cua» 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. i • "pjr" o t i c c. i On and after WEDNESDAY, 4th April, Un ■ paid Balances of Education Rates will be ■ received at the Office of the Board of Education, Wyndham-street, Auckland. R. B. LUSK, Receiver. i « A TTENTIOJJ ! — AUCKLAND i W-cL NAVAL BRIGADE. ; **■ Muster at Boat-shed at 9 a.m. on Monday ; next. White Frocks ;no arms. ; E. LE ROY, Captain A.N.B. ' TmPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY, con- JDJ ducted by Mrs. Lewis.—The Second , Uuarter will commence on Wednesday, 4th April, 1877. MARKET GARDEN, S acres, most ex cellent soil; house, stabling, and o^ery , convenience, 6 miles from Auckland, very cheap* Must_be soldv—U._Williamson, Vnlcan Lane, , ITOBABT TOWN RAILSI JO. HOB ART TOWN RAILS ! HOUAItT TOWN RAILS 1 ON SALE, by the undersigned, 4000 of the above, ur.u y.'.UOU Palings, 5 a,n<t 0 feet. U. T. HARDING. Mechanics* Bay. "T^TOTiCE is given that the Partnership ; JJS heretofore subsisting between S.C. Brown i ? n(\ F- T- Paten > as Grocers and Produce Dealers, has thia day been Dissolved by mutual consent. *«>*««»* S. C. BROWN. Witness: J.M. N IOHOFL Ii ANKT' PATEN- March 12, 187J, SC. BROWN bogs to further notify • that the business of the late firm -will in future be carried on by himself alone: that all accounts due to the firm must be paid to him, i and that he will discharge its liabilities, i All longr standing accounts remaining unpaid [ on th,e lQtn April next, will be immediately sued i for.



T N BANKRUPTCY IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEA LAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. In the Matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Deed of Assignment, dated tho 20th day of January, 1877, and made between JOSEPH THOMPSON, of Opotiki, Tinibor Morohant, of th« fir»t part , Jonx Phillips and Thomas Moh- KIN. of Auckland, Merchants, of tha Bocond part; and all the Creditors o£ the said Jo»eph Thompson, of the third part. Notice 1b horoby given that a Meeting of the I Creditors of the abov<vnamed Josaph Thempson will be held at the office of Messrs. Whitaker and Russell, Wyndham-street, Auokland. on TUESDAY, the 17th day of. April next, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purposa of assenting to the f above Deed. ~.,,_■»■•, x 1 WHITAKER & RUSSELL, I Solicitor*. | Auckland, March 29, 1577. ________ IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the mattor of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of Hk>try Pilkington Hay-ward, of Grey stroet. in the City of Auckland, in Eden County-, in the Colony of Now Zealand, upholsteror, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of Cre ditors of the said Henry Pilkington Hayward, ■will be held at my office, Supreme Court Build ings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, th« 4th dar of April, 1877, at half-past 11 o'clock forenoon, to give an Order of Discharge to the above named Debtor. Dated, lat Auckland, this 29th day of March, 1877> THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. Russell and Dkvork, Debtor's Solicitor, Auckland. __ IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of Johv Thompson, of Nowton, in the Suburbs of Auckland, in Eden County, in the Colony of New Zealand, Clerk, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Creditors of the saul John Thompson will be hi'ld m my olliee, Supreme Court liuildings, I Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 4th day of A pril, 1877, at 12 o'clock noon, to yive an Order of Discharge to the above-named Debtor. Dated, at Auckland, this 29th day of March, 1577 THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. Russell & Devore, Debtor'B Solicitors. ARMY AND NAVY OUT-PEN SIONERS IN THE AUCKLAND DISTRICT. The Payment of the above Pensioners for the ensuing Quarter will be made as follows >— AUCKLAND—Tuesday, 3rd ..April, at 11 a.m., at the Supreme Court Buildings. ONEHUNGA—Thursday, 6th April, at 10 a.m., at the Court-house. OTAHUHU— Thursday, 6th April, at 1 p.m., at the Court-house. PANMURE—Saturday, 7th April, at 10 a.m. HOWlCK—Saturday, 7th April, at 12 noon, at the Old Court-house. PAPAKURA—On the first Courtday in April. Half-pay, &c, win be paid at the oflice, in the Supreme Court Buildings, on Monday, the 2nd April, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. EDWARD L. GREEN, For G. G. Agent. Imperial Pensions Office, Supreme Court Buildings, 28th March. 1877. mEMPLAK BENEFIT SOCIETY. The usual Quarterly Meeting of the above Society "will be held in the Temperance Hall) Albert-street, on TUESDAY next, 3rd April. Business of importance. All members are , required to bo present. R. JESSOP, Secretary. XpARTHWORKS.—Tenders are invited trA for Excavating and Removing Earth.— Particulars of the office of the Karanganapa District Board, York-street, Newton. m O BUI L D E R S, Tenders will be received until noon of the 7th April, for Additions to a Dwelling-house at Parnell. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. nriENDER FOR PLOUGHING. Tenders will be received till noon of sth April for Ploughing 100 acres of Land at the Karaka. W. AITKEN, Land Agent.^ mENDERS FOR PAINTING. _8 —_—. Wanted Tenders for Painting and Papering of the Scotia Hotel, Hobson-stivet, on or before Wednesday, the 4th April. Specifications to be seen at Albert Brewery. Public Works office, (Colonial Architect's Branch), Wellington, 21st March, 1877. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a Court-house at Kaihu. 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 " Tender for Court-house, Kaihu," will be received at tha office of the undersigned up to noon of Monday, the 16th day of April, 1877. Telegraphic Tenders will be received provided the original Tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at ths time above specified. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.! W. H. CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. TO SUBURBAN HIGHWAY DISTRICTS, Town Clerk's Office, March 15,1877. Notice is hereby given that the City Council, with a View of affording work for the un« employed, will supply Hand-broken Road Metal at the Quarry at cost price—cash on delivery. For further particulars apply at thi3 office. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Survey Officoi Auckland, March 28th, 1877. mENDERS from duly qualified Surveyors i["vi w *iU be rfW 1 up t0 noon oI tn« 16th District^ Surveys in the Hokianga alStKffice^ 0118' and conditionß <*n be ThVd WeSt °r any tender not necessarily S. PERCY SMITH. Acting Chief Surveyor, tuesdayTapkil s, "~~" — M. JONES & CO-.. WILL sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on T.u/isday, ApriJ 3, at It o'clock, PRODUCE, POULTRY, & FURNITURE. Boots and Shoes, Clothing, Groceries, &c, &c., &c. Also. By order of A. V. Macdonald", Esq., Masag&fti the Auokland and Mercer Railway, Unolaimed Property, consisting of Timber Jacks* Carpet Bag and Contents, Invent ness Capes, Umbrellas, Walking SMckp, pkge. containing Glass, White Bucket, and about 285 feet on© inch Iron Chain, weighing about 1 ton, I Qfisk about 3cwt. Ferrules, **•'■* I Iff* «Wu 3W, ,