SETTLED,

A charge of assault which was on the sheet, was stated to have been settled out of Court. It seems that when the constable went to serve the summons he found the parties taking a reconciliatory glass to gether.

EDUCATION RATES.

' Tavo. -charges of non-payment of the above ■vT—re remanded to the Bth May, and the busi /?ss of the Court came to a, close.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORBESFONDENT.]

RUSSELL, this day.fß LATEST SHIPPING. Arrived—Golden Isle. Sailed—Ebenezer, William and Julia; and Julia Price, for the Thames. - GRAHAMSTOWN ; this day. BARRY'S TRIBUTE. Mr M. Barry's Tribute (Moanatairi) 4.70zs 13 dwts. LATEST STQCK QUOTATIONS. Sales of Moanatairi at £19 15a to £19 10s ; Alburnia, 20s ; Queen of May (double) 22s to 25s ; ditto, paid up ; 12a to 14s; ditto, contributing, 12s; Wai'tekauri, IS.s 9d : Wel come, 6s ; Kuranui Hill, 26s ; Perseverance, 2s ; South British Insurance, 79s Gd ; Bank New Zealand, £19 19s. Sellers : Moana tairi, £19 10s; Alburnia, 20s; In verness, 8s; Queen of May (double), 265, ditto paid up 13s f>d, ditto Contribut ing, 12s ; Kuranui Hill, 265. Buyers : South British Insurance, £3 19s 6d ; Thames Gas Company, £1 6s ; Bank of New Zea land £19 17s 6d. NAPIER, this day. NEW THEATRE. The project to build a theatre is likely to fall through, as the projectors state the shareholders must purchase the site they have fixed iipon, and must also accept the plans of Ben Smith. People are chary. In the meantime, the Oddfellows purpose en larging their hall, to convert it into a com modious theatre, capable of holding 1000 persons. r CLAIMS TO VOTE. 2000 claims to vote have been received by the Returning Officer for the electoral disputes of Clive and Napier, but Of these 400 are natives in the Clive district. Should they get on the roll, the eliect will be Mr Sheehan will be able to swamp the Euro pean vote, thereby outsting Mr Ormond. Writs have been issued by the Repudia tion Party contesting the titles of settlers to lands holden by them. Seven cases are against Kinross, three against Sutton, and three other against Newton. The Chicago Minstrels left for Gisborne early this morning, after a most successful season. TAURANGA, this day. Important Public Meeting1.. A very influential and crowded meeting was held last night, re the settlement of native lands. Two hundred were present, Mr Edgcumbe, chairman of the Town Board, in the chair. All classes and interests were thoroughly represented. • A firm determination was expressed to get the Bay oj Plenty lauds open for settlement. The resolutions were temperately, but strongly worded, and all were carried unanimously with great enthusiasm. A petition to the Government was adopted, and is now being signed by settlers, merchants, bankers, tradesmen, and working classes, and all united party" and personal feeling is entirely laid aside. The future prospects of this grand district is now well assured, requiring only the | cordial co-operation of the ministry. _ The following are the resolutions : Resolution 1, " That in the opinion of this meeting, the time has come for the Government to take active measures for the occupation and improvement of the lands acquired from the natives in the Bay of Plenty." Resolution 2, " That the interests of the settlers in the district of Tauranga have been considerably injured hitherto, and are at this moment being seriously imperilled by the 'fact that local officers of the Native Department have received no full and proper authority to deal at once with any obstruction to the settle ment of lands which act has been made patent during the last few Aveeks in Omom okora and Te Puna. Resolution 3 : That in the opinion of this meeting a special commissioner should be immediately ap pointed solely to investigate native titles in the district until such time as the Govern ment has an opportunity of repealing the Tauranga District Lands Act and bringing the Native Lands Act into operation. Resolution 4 : That a petition to the Gov ernment at Wellington be circulated throughout the district for signature, and that the following gentlemen be appointed to act as a deputation to bring the same before the notice of the Hon. F. Whitaker and the Hon. Dr. Pollen, and that Captain Morris, M.H.R., be requested to bring the contents before the General Assembly at its next session. The members of the deputation are : Captain Morris, E. M. Edgcumbe, J. P. J. Bodiell, J. A. Chad wick, and R. C. Jordan. VOTE OF CENSURE. A vote of censure on Captain. Morris, M.H.R., was brought forward at last night's meeting, but the Chairman declined to entertain it, the meeting not having been convened for the purpose of discussing their member's policy.

[PER PBESS AGENCY],

DUNEDIN, this day. PURCHASE OF AN ESTATE. Tlic price paid by Ellis Bros, for the fine Rivers Mfirrivale estates was £115,000. All hands on the dredge Vulcan are dis charged temporarily, the punts being unable to discharge within the reclamation area. DIGGERS' RUSH.

A small rush has set into the Waikaia, The prospecting party of Chinese are mak ing from os to 12s per share, but the run of gold appears as yet confined to their sec tion.

WANGANUI, this day. COLONIAL REGATTA. A well-attended public meeting was held last night It was unanimously resolved to hold a Colonial Regatta on the Wanganui river, next January. A first-class Com mittee was appointed, including members of County Borough, Council Board, Harbour Boards, and influential citizens.

WELLINGTON, this day. MOVEMENTS OF THE PREMIER. Major Atkinson and family left for Tara riaki last night in the Hinemoa. The Premier will probably be. absent from Wellington three or four weeks, and may address his constituents, but nothing "definite is known at present.

NEW PLYMOUTH, this day.

THE RACES. Railway Stakes : Mile and a half. Opawa, 9st 41bs 1 Mamama, Bst ... ... ••■ 2 Flora McDonald, 9st 3 Flora made the running for half the dis tance, when she gave place to Opawa, who Avon a good race by a couple of lengths m ifront of Mamama. Consolation Stakes; Mile. Ada 1 Elsa 2 May Moon ... ... •«■« * FoRCE.n. Handicap : Mile. KesoluttfrJ.jst 1 Jlora MB&ftiald, 7st lOlbs ... 2 Mamama, Bst 21ba ~, ... 3 •Bteawoe, Bst 31b» ~, ... ° ■ yiora, 7st;Blbs ~., ~, ..> 0 4da, Brt 21ba H , - m 0 . jßwiutiouYfQftVjr ft tastb txm **qk*

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. SOMETHING LIKE A LAND SALE.- The land sales for the month of March realised £89,982.

The general entries for the autumn tweeting close on Saturday next.

At tne interview between the Minister of Public Works and the Chamber of Commerce yesterday the former said tenders had been accepted for the erection of public buildings in Cbristchurch, and that the Government intend to send a com missioner to the Sydney exhibition, but had not decided yet who it would be. Tlxe desire was to get some one whose know ledge would bb of practical service to the colony. 8 I s \, ' .7 ; o>j'-IZ, M usti -. ■-■■;;! U&vt ;■■'• MIi'WJ-: ' ii>: ■' .'•"■ -' p.ltt, • :■■ . ::■.■■ . «!) :i ' i. "■'■' '■xm-Em\f. ,■'■■... -.'■ '-. j ■..„.... nmtijii"."""' :: ■■;*> - ■ •'• ■■• •■'** n^uir a- ' :\£ i wri ■ '..'.>'. .' : '•' ■i.'-^viy .- t >,i.f 'a 111,1? tKitQVt ftftij i ll'"'''.' fSI 1," !~' ' ■''" i ''-' '.""..' •' .'■ '-" )'"", " t .:-.- ■_:.-.,■-1.-,;..,.. r.:,:)v. ; '. ';■ i;J ■■ -:l\':li(. j '■■'■•■• "•T. .i'-i. i'Oi' i r, ";•■•■ '■; "■*''- '■ ■' A I L X. i, ' £ "** "■■-...- v - :-HA;NTidI «HH ra :■•.;■-: .■. to ;"!• .■.i*ii. lud ■*.!ia.';j I •!{■-■: <::'Ct ,' /> h .'■.■•. '•..>■.' • ibssft oirciiWfttaJiwsß ffintflnltUpgi iv. ■.. --<•, .-. - .: ■.;. ■ .; I< it, at tine Vv'-r-::so£ < >\'>i : • •■-,. i .■-.-.■. hkC Myacf&naas AgeiKß ! Cai fl •■',,•.. v-er ' v :<' j. -r ■W, J. Slurst- tfc C«., ; 'Jlu :..., -•/.-,. <:■■■■■■ ;•' .■:•■ ■ •■• v. f o?.Jv

CRICKET.

A capital return match between the teams selected by Messrs Hcsketh and Buck land, was played at Kllerslio on Easter Monday, and resulted in an unfinished one. The following are the scores: — BUCKLAND'S SIDE. FIRST INXINGS. SECOND INNINGS. W. F. Buckland, c W. Whewell .. -.79 cF. Yonge ..22 Scarborough, c Yonge, . b H.Jones .. ..9 b Ward, junr... 4 S. Jackson, bH. Jone3 .. 0 b Checseman .. 7 R. Bayley, run out ..2c Westwood .. 11 T. Whewell, b Cheese jnan C bChcescman.. 6 A. Yonge, b Checseman 0 bH. Jones .. 5 H. Jackson, c and b W. . Whewell .. ..1 bWard.junr... 2 A. Smith, runout.. .. 6bh w,b H. Jones 0 Bright, b Ciieeseman .. 0 cH. Jones .. 0 Bowman, bC. Hesketh.. 0 b Ward, junr... 0 Bullcn, bC. Hesketh ..15 cH. Jones .. 0 Dudney, bH. Jones .. 2 bWard . .. 0 Stilton, b H. Jones ..51 bw, b Cheese man .. .. 2 Colebrook, bIL Jones .. 0 not out .. .. 9 Morrison, not out .. 1 b Ward .. .. 0 Usher 0 c Cheeseman .. 7 Extras .. ..19 •• •• j* Total .. 145 .. ..79 HESKETH'S SIDE. JH. Ward, c Buckland, b Bagley .. .. 12 Burke, b S.-Jackson .. .. & Westwood, c Scarborough, bS. Jackson .. 12 J. Jones, c Scarborough 0 Bowden, b Jackson l> Goldie, b Bagley .. 0 C. Hesketh, b J. Jackson 6 Cheeseman, b S. Jackson 13 Baber, b Bagley 0 Ward, junr., b Bagley 39 Airey, b Bagley .. • • 1 H. Jones, b Whewell 8 F. Yonsfe, st. Buckland 6 A. Jones, b S. Jackson 1 W. Whewell, b S Jackson 0 Littlewood, not out 3 Extras .. ..6 Total H9

SUNDAY-SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY.

The anniversary tea-meeting in connection with the Franklin road Primitive Methodist Sunday- Behool was held in the schoolroom last evening. The tea, which was partaken of by about 80 adults and children, was provided by the follow ing ladies: Mrs Morgan, Miss Booth, Mr« Wesley Miss Warburton, Mrs Moses Chambers, and Miss E. Booth. The public meeting, held subsequently, was presided over by Mr T. H. Smith, who has always taken a deep interest in the Sunday-school work. In his opening address he encouraged the teachers in their work, and expressed himself pleased with the progress made by the school during the past year. The Rev. J. B. Westbrook next addressed the meet ing. He related a number of amusing anecdotes in connection with his life in the old country, which were well received by the audience. Jk) c exhorted the teachers of the school to continue with vigour their efforts in training up their young charges in the way they should go, and reminded parents that unless they co-operated with the teachers, the children wonld be liable to lose much that was valuable. A good pro gramme, prepared for the occasion, was well gone through by the scholars. Miss Emma Carter recited " You and I," with precision and effect, and was obliged to repeat it before the close of the entertainment. She acquitted herself with the utmost credit. Recitations were also given by Misses Polly Booth and Hester Clare, and Masters Beaton, Booth, John Hewitt, and Richard Warburton. Mr Ebenezer Clark, the secretary of the school, made a short speech, in which he hoped the teachers and scholars would make a fresh effort in their work, and during the forthcoming year the attendance would be more numerous than they had to chronicle in the past. Mr Warburton also addressed the meeting on Sunday-school work. Several hymns were sung very nicely by the children during: the evening. The entertainment was concluded at a reasonable hour, in the usual manner.

THEATRE ROYAL.

g The now famous dramaof " Frit?" wasrepeated successfully to a full house last evening, and ■was received with enthusiasm by the audience. The great merit of this drama lies in its variety' of scone and incident, and in supplying some thing for everybody. Hence it contains pictures of happy children and comfortably wedded life, interspersed with musical strains of "Sweet Home " and other familiar melodies. The simple story too, which threads the whole like a vein of silver, gives a pathetic charm to " Fritz." In short, there is human nature in the play, which wins and pleases. Miss Jessie Raymond repre* senta Katarina with still and appreciation, and the black servant, by Power, is a close imitation of "nigger" life. His snatches of darkie oratory drew down upon him tha approving cheers of the majority present, Mr HoUoway also did well, and appeared to advantage ia the final scene. The wttole was performed with that exactness Which, has throughout «»ai»o« twW "Mtsf." Mr JDoJUaa has* wowtA tim mm & SB mm m m mnmm t

namely, Friday and Saturday. This evening. Mr Thatcher takes his benefit, for which a grand bill of fare has been provided, ana on which occasion Mr Emmet, James O linen, and Mis 3 Maggie Knight will appear.

SPORTING NOTES FROM HOME, BY "TIPSTER."

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir,—l was much amused at reading an article under tho above heading in the " Herald. ir they realJy have taken the trouble, and opened their hearts to go to such an expense as to get a London correspondent, it is a pity they ma not get a good one, as " Tipster" is evidently not conversant with racing news. He commences by making comments about " Augur, of the "Sporting "Life," and "Vigilant," of the "Sports man," two very moderate London sporting papers. He then informs us that, Count La grange heads the list of winners. That ia stale news, as the statistics of "Winning Owners ap ' pearodin "Bell's Life" of December 16th, and also in your issue of March 22nd. The same remark also applies to the Ascot Cup.. He then goes on, and mentions that the "Lincolnshire Handicap" closed with 122 subscribers, and it is probable that tho top weight will be either Controversy or Petrarch. Now, the acceptances appeared on January 27th, and for all the bpring Handicaps on January 30th. He might, there fore, have mentioned the top weights accepting, as his letter is dated February 10th. and not tne probable top weights. This alono shews that he is either sailing under false colours, or else having seen th« actual weights,leaves out the top weight. Thorn, to make his readors believe lie knows something He is also wrong in stating that Preakness's best performance was his third in the Goodwood Cup. His best, perform ance was in the High Level Handicap at Epsom when ho finished a good second to the o-year • old Cato, to whom he was giving 381b, the dis tance being done one second under Derby time. (The remainder of his news is at least two months old, with the exception of Kaiser boing sold to go to the Cape of Good Hope, and j that is nearly a year old, as he was sold for that ' purooae before Lincoln meeting last Spring, ; though he did not leave England. If " Tipster ■' continues to write for the Auckland public, he , had better take some papers such as "Bells ! Life," " Sporting Gazette, &c, as then he might ' find many interesting items, especially in the last lot, or else get some one conversant with sporting news to assist him, but my advico would bo to stick to his trade, and not to make mortar out of saw-dust.—Yours, &c, Lottery.

BATHING AT ST. GEORGE'S BAY.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star),

Sir,—l saw last night in your issue a leading article commenting in no measured terms on the over-officiousness of the policemen stationed at Parnoll, in reference to persons bathing in St. George's Bay. which, when you have heard the other side of the story, I think you -vvill.with your usual Mr play spirit, admit was uncalled for! The facts are these: For several mornings the residents in the Bay were annoyed by men Allender among1 the number), bathing stark naked not ten yards from their doors, as late as half-past seven in the morning, and the little nook you speak of they used for dressing, instead of of being out of sight is not five yards from a house, and just at the bottom of the steps which every one has to use going from tho Bay. And further, some persons have been in the habit of bathing in the middle of the day, and when spoken to about it, only laughed and said, " People had no business to live in such places." Complaints were at last made to the policeman, lie quickly put a stop to it.notbeforeitwastime, and only didhisduty. Tf peoplehad the least sense of decency, they would not need to be told of these things.es a man haa no more right to batho at any liour of day or nifrht in front of people's houses, than he has to walk down Queen-street naked, and if he does, must take the conse quiuiees, which he may depend will bo made rather warm for him in future. I don't think, Mr Editor, you would like to have such a thing occurring before your door, particularly if you have children,so I trust in fairness to the police man and others, you will insert this letter.— Yours. &c. Common Deckn'CY.—April 4. 1877. [We diil not speak of any "little nook" at all as being used for dressing, and our correspondent, must not misrepresent our remarks. The place we spoke Of is clear out of viovy of the houses, being screened from observation by the for mation of tho land, and it was this very spot which the constable pointed out as the one from which he had driven the bathers. We don't agree with our correspondent's views as to whether our article was "called for" or not. Wo are convinced that it was in the interest of public health and cleanliness, and our correspondent has adduced nothing of any consequence to the contrary. The persons turned away were bathing early in the morning, ;md not in the "middle of the day:" and if it be true, as our correspondent alleges, that sonic other persons do batlie at improper hours and in improper places, the guilty, and not the innocent, should be made to sult'er. The fact that Sub-Inspector Pardy, after viewing the place in compauy w'th Mr. Allender, the police man, and our reporter, over-ruled the ofUcious interference of the constable, is proof in itself that the latter had exceeded hi* instructions. We may add that before this particular instance was brought; under our notice, we recei«ed numerous complaints from influential residents in the neighbourhood of the hardship to which they were subjected by the excessive zeal of the police. Our correspondent's logic Is palpably absurd. There is no parnHcl between Queen strcot and a sheltered part of tho suburban beach.—Ed, E.a.]

"Lighten our darkness " was the burden of a petition presented the other day to the Ponsonby and or Dedwood Highway Board, but that body, having a leaning to " ways that are dark," have refused to grant the request. The spot where the lamp is required is at the junction of Wood and Duke-streets, where benighted wayfarers stumble on moonless nights, and utter maledictions upon the heads of all and sundry, the chosen and elect of the district The Board's excuse is the exhausted state of their exchequer, but they promise to take the matter into consideration when they get the Government subsidies in some what about the Greek Kalends. Parnell Butchery. — Full Weight v. Counties 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 mow of it, as some butchers do at public exhibitions. Fair Play.—George Ravnes. Parne'l Rise.

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 5, 1877



FOUND, a sum of Money in St. Mungo Cafe.—-Apply Mr. Canning. BOARD OF EDUCATION. The Second Quarter of the GIRLS' TRAIN ING and HIGH SCHOOL will begin on MON DAY next, April 9th. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. If ° T i 9 E AUCKLAND AND NORTH SHORE STEAM FERRY CO. (LIMITED). On and after Thursday, sth April, the Boat usually leaving Auckland for North Shore at 6 p.m., will not leave till 6.3^p.m. Manager. Auckland, sth April, 1877. I~ N RE SAMUEL COOMBES' ESTATE. Notice is hereby given that all Accounts due to this Estate must be paid to me immediately, on behalf of the Trustees^ EWJNGTON> 81, Queen-street. IT is requested that all Accounts against William Potter, of Epsom, be sent forth with to Mr. F. M. P. Brookfleld, Solicitor, Auckland.—William Potter. Tv "\TACHT "SECRET." ili'[^M*%^ Applications for TICKETS in bK'M'^% the " Secret" Art Union must be j^|||i|pg"P.made before the 10th inst. ""^slipisß^ Drawing will take place on the 11th instant. ' M . NICCOL . /ANEHUNGA GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The next Quarter begins April 9th, and ends June 29th. The Cedars, Onehunga. N Tuesday last, there was a bundle, containing live small parcels, left fit a house to be called for. but party not remember ins: what house he left them at could not call for them. Please forward the same to Mr Simmonds, Barber, Queen-street, and receive suitable reward^ __ OYSTERS. Fresh Oysters daily at the City 3uffet, corner of Queen and Durhara- Btroeta. MERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements, MaKasines, Music, and other Worka bound in all etyleß, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, ana. Account Book Ma,nufao* jure*, next daei? to HjTSKfIHI SWA $ace t



WANTED, Everybody to hear " Do 1 Girl mit the Wooden Shoes," " Touch ray Nose Gently," " Tim Flaherty," " Walking in the Esplanade," " Waitemata,' "I know what I know," " Dots what's the matter mit Jacob." Twenty Songs and Dances, besides an Entire Drama- Emmet, Mpggie Knight, O'Brien ot the Chicagos. Thatcher's Benefit at the Theatre Royal Eo-nightj WANTED, a three or •; four-roomed House, near Parnell Rise, for a working man. Must be cheap.—Apply C. Williamson, Estate Agont, Vulcan Lane. WANTED, six Excavation Drays, and eight good Pick and Shovel Men.— Apply at the woiks, Ponsonby Road, to-morrow morning. WANTED, a Man who understands gardening and can milk.—For address, apply J. Cosgrave and Co. ANTED, a good Assistant for the Fancy Department. — W. Rattray, Draper, 66, Queen-street. WANTED, an Apprentice.—Apply to Winks and Hall, Shortland-streot. ANTED, Man to Brew, with know ledge of coopering; two married couples for farms; Man to dig ; several Female Servant Girls for the country.— Hannaford's Registry, Queen-sWeet. _ WANTED, a respectable Nurse Girl.— A. M. Williams, 219. Queen-street. WANTED, at once, a Wet Nurse. One without a baby preferred. Milk about three months old.—ApplyatJ^he^TAß office. WANTED,' a good General" Servant.— Apply to Mrs John Goodall, Alfred street. WANTED, a good Cook.—Apply at AVaterman's Dining Rooms, next Mon tague's Fancy Bazaar. ANTED, a female Cook.—Apply immediately at Portland House. Hobson Styeet I__1__ WANTED, a young Girl about 14.— Apply to Mrs E. Waters, just opposite Christians Meeting House, Cook-street. WILL the person who found a Fan at the Choral Hall last Monday night, return the same to the Star omce, as she is known? WANTED, a good General Servant; reference required. — Mrs. Baird, Epsom, second house from Junction Hotel, Onehunga Road. WANTED, a respectable Girl to assist in housework and attend to children.— Mr. Lambert's Store, Ponsonby Road. WANTED, as assistant or apprentice, a. young Gentleman for the Pianoforte business ; he should be of a machanical turn.— Address X., Stab oflico. WANTED to Sell, a very superior toned Piano, at a low price for cash. It is in perfect order, and may be seen at Webb's Music Store, Wellesley-strcet. N.B.—Pianos from £0 cash, or £7 deferred payment. WANTED, a respectable Lad for the trade—Win. Leys, Bookbinder, &c, next STAB office. WANTED, a good Coat hand ; highest wages given.— H. L. Possenniskie, Tailor, Shortland-Btreet. ANTED, a really good Man Servant (with Colonial experience, if possible), who can milk, groom, garden, and make him self f?enera.lly useful; wages, £1 per week and found. —Apply office of this paper. WANTED, a General Servant, for a small family.—Mrs Watts, Symonds strcet Dispensary. WANTED, three Gentlemen Boarders, in a quiet house, no children or other boarders, every comfort.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a situation for a youth in his 21st year ; writes an excellent hand, can engross deeds, keep books, is neat and correct at accounts, strictly sober, and steady business habits ; first-class references and secur ity given if required.—Address " 5.," Box 118, Po3t-oillcc. WA N T E.D, . SIX LABOURERS ; must, bo good workmen.—Apply imme diately to J. B. Stkangk, Parnell. WANTED, a respectable Girl, about 16 years of age—Mrs. A. W. Williams, 21!), Queen-street. WANTED to Sell, the Business known as T. Uodkin's Newmarket 'Busses. If not sold privately before Friday next, will be offered at auction at the Haymarket. WANTED, an Assistant for the country, one who will observe the Sabbath. — Address, .stating age, salary, and references, to "Jlcta," htar Office. WANTED, a good General Servant ; references required.—Apply at No. 7, Wyndhain-atrect. ANTED KNOWN. — Our Guinea Trousers are unequalled in the province for lit and style—J. Phillips, Queen-street. WANTED, a good Machinist.—Apply at W. Parker's London Boot Factory, Wakefield-street. WANTED, a General Farm Servant; single man. —Apply Mr. Hargreavcs, Northern Club. ANTED, a Man to make Clothes Boxes, Steps, Ladders, &c, piece-work. Constant work for a good man; a carpenter used to jobbing work preferred.—J. A. Pelham's Ladder and Barrow Factory, 19. Victoria-street. WANTED, a General Servant ; refer ences required.—Apply to Mrs. F. Scherff, Ponsonby Road, opposite the Rope works. WANTED, a Married Couple as Farm Servant and Matron, at the Three Kings, Wesleyan Institution.—For particulars, apply to Rev. T. Buddie, Three Kings. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. A. Alison, junr., Devouport, NortliShore. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making.—Apply immediately to Mrs Carl Moller, Princes-street, opposite Masonic HoteL__ WANTED to Sell, a first-class Bread Cart.—For particulars apply to the Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Mrs. Yates, Rutland House, Parnell. ANTED KNOWN, Waterman's Dining Rooms are the only Family Dining Rooms where you can get a Good Dinner for a Shilling, including all the delicacies of the season. Give a trial ana see. Good Beds. A Night Bell for late visitors.—Note address: Next Montague's Fancy Bazaar. ANt£D7~SOO Customers for Fore- Quarters of Mutton at 2d; Trimmed Mutton Chops, leg or loin, 4d; 'Superior St ani made Sausage, only id ; Corned Beef, nor, to be surpassed, at 3d per lb.; Dripping, equal to butter, 6d; Best Canterbury Hams and Bacon, in cloth, from 9d to Is per lb. Every Saturday night Legs and Loins Mutton, 3d per lb.—Hulmk, Butcher, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN,.that H. Sergeant, of Excelsior Store, Karangahape Road, will Open a BRANCH in the MARKET on SATURDAY next, 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, 2s %* lb; Choice do, 2s Gd; Sergeant's Excelsior Mixture, 3a, beiuf? a combination of rarest and choicest Teas imported; Good House hold Flour, 7)bs for Is; Preserved Milk, best brand, !M $J tin, 8s ty doz.; Good Bacon, 9d $ lb; Good Cheese, from 4d %i lb; Sparkling White Sugar, 5d %) lb ; PureLimejuice, Sd $ bot.; Pearl- Barley, 3Jd $ it; Whiting, la ¥ lb; Washing Soda, 71bs for .Is. Every other art'de of the best quality at the lowest possible prices. ANTED KNOW N, Wolf's Celebrated Hand-sewn Prunella Boots, only 6s 6d; beautiful Condensed Swiss Milk, 9d per tin; best Waiioa Cheese, 8d; Salt Butter, Sd; Pears, lAd; Apples, ild ; Piano Music, 6d; superior Cork Soles, 6d; Men's Leather Slippers, 2s 6d; Children's Leather Elastic-side Boots, 4s ; Epsom Salts, Gd per doz.; Good Black Tea, SSs; Superior Mixed Tea, 2s Gd; Auckland Blue, 3d per itb,; Lollies, 3d per ; Superior Wedding Hats, os each; nrst-rate B day Striking Clock, only lis; Good Mixed Pine, Is 2d per ib., or Id the oz.; Infants' Flannel Boots, jd per pair; a Brass Plate, engraved, suit able for a School, only 103; Black Brooch and Earrings, is Oi the set; Gold Chains, 6d each; Good 'j obacco, id; Cigars, Id. iVlen's Superior Socks, Gd; Women's Stockings, Gd; also Boots, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, 4tc, &c, cheap; Infants' Paient Leather Boota, Is; best Chignons, la each; small ditto, id; strong Purses, ici; Neave's Food for Jutants, gd per tin; Book on Calisthenics, greatly illustrated, only 53.—W. H. Dumpier, \\ ynduuin-btreot. ."PJT 0 T 1 C E. In accordance with the Proclamation in 11 Gazette" 15, March23,lß7o, the AnnualMecUnK of Justices of the Peace resident in Auckland District will bo h«ld, **t the Police Court, Auck land, on TUEoDaY, the 2ith instant, at I'JI o'QJock noon, for the purpose of Choosing & Chairman of Petty Sessions, and Settling a Egta Of Attendance. |qr t}»o ensuing year. G^MmrORD,



jpKAA —WANTED, a working or •dWeJ W. sleeping Partner, with a capital of £500. to join the. advertiser in a Cattle Farm, in the Ohincmuri district.—Apply to Oeo. Cozens, Commission Agent, 7, Queen-street. mO LET, a Draper's Shop, adjoining JL Foley's Grocery, Victoria-street, suitable for a Milliner or Dressmaker, containing five rooms; rent low.—Apply to M. Foley, Grocor, Hobson-street. 0 LET, a comfortable Cottage on Par nell Riso.—Apply to Mr. Meckin, Grocer, Parnell. T^fORTH SHORE.—A Cottage to Let; J3I also, several Houses for Sale.—R. and R. Duder, D(-.vonport. TO LET, Victoria Livery and Bait Stables, with Dwelling-house, in Albert and Chapel-streets —Apply to Dignan and Arm strong, 4 & 5, Imperial Chambers. nnO LET, a Grocer's House and B Shop, top of Hobson-street, contain ing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. McCulsky, top of Hobson street^ O LET, in Pitt-street, a good 7-roomed House, three fire-places, well, pump, tanks, etc.—Apply to Mr. John Wilson, Melbourne Store, Karangahape Road, or E. W. Morrison, Dublin-street, Newton. TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 245. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent TO LET, at Remuera, the desirable Family Residence and Grounds next St. Mark's Church, and known as the "Priory," at present occupied by William Earl, Esq.—W. J. Cawkvvcll, Vulcan Lane. MhO STOREKEEPERS AND MILL JL OWNERS.—For Sale, wholesale, a large assortment of Boots and Shoes, in Men's, Women's, and Children's, at moderate prices.— J. W. Hoare and Co., High-street. TO BOOTMAKERS.—For dale, cheap, a large assortment of Boot Uppers and Fronts ; also, Grindery, F. Calf. E. G. Kip, Kid, Mcmel, Roans, and Patent Leathers —J. W. Hoare and Co., High.street. FOR SALE, a Tailoring Business, with an excellent connexion, which is improv ing daily. An energetic and practical man, with a small capital, can do such a business as will ensure a competency in a few years. Liberal terms. Immediate possession. The most satisfactory reasons can be given for selling. This is a really good chance for a small capitalist.—Apply to F. G. Ewington, Commis sion Agent, 81, Queen-street. SNUGTBUSINESS for Sale, cheap.— Apply E. C. Carr, agent, 129, Queen-street im O R S A L E." Nine acres of Land close to the Landing Place, Wairoa South, together with Large Store and Dwelling-house, Barn and Stables, Pisrgeries, Cow-shed, &c, and also a comfortable G-roomed Cottage. To be Sold either as a whole or in separate lots. The Store and Dwelling-house, &c, and 5 acres of land, in one lot; and the Cottage and & acres in another. Also, the Stock in Store, consisting of Groceries, Drapery, &c. To a steady man this offers an excellent opportunity of scouring a Valuable Property in a rising district on very easy terms. For full particulars atiply to NICCOL, HENDRY & CO. _Auckland, 3rd April. 1877. FUR SALE, a 3-horse-power Engine and Boiler.—Apply Stak Office. FOR SALE (Lake Takapuna), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, and in grass, with six-roomed House, well linished, aud out-houses.--Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. FOR SALE, a most valuable Orchard, about an acre in extent, with Dwelling houap. upon it. situated near the foot of Rutland Road, Parnell. A rare chance for a gardener with a little capital.—Apply early to Mr. F. W. Lally, Lanrlnnd Estate Agent, Shortland-streot "ST^Oli SALE, an old established Coach JJ and Wheelwright Business on the Thames | froldfleld, doing a good trade, with a good j Family Residence if required.—Apply by letter, or personally, to James Mackie, Coachbuilder, &c, Grahamstown. T7IOR SAIVE, the fast Trotting Mare _HJ " Grey Judy," G years old, perfectly sound and quiet; also, the well-known Chcsnut Horse "Prince," can be driven safely by a lady, staunch and kind.—Apply at Junction or Occidental Hotels to Kdwd. Perkins. Ijil OR SALE, a Small Farm of 100 acres 1 good Land, 3-roomed House and a large Shod, all fenced and partly divided, about 12 miles fr"in town, with good road and water carriage.—H. Partingt on, Stichbnry's Buildings. TTTOR SALE, a Farm of 300 Acres of .BJ first-class Land, 20 miles from Auckland. 100 acres of the 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. FO X SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Foct-street. FOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, and terms very 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, &c—Apply to JOHN SOPPET. No. 8, Queen-street. -ri fkS.— 600 ACRES of~First-"cla«s LandS JL ™ V at 10s. per acre, easy distance from Auckland.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-ofH.ce. A? —WANTEDTaTPartner with rSfef&JM " vF» £500 capital, to join a practical Brewer in a populous district where there is no competition. —S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. jC?6> pf CASH, BALANCE by Weekly aS&/W»Jf Payments of £1, a neat Dwelling House, quit« new, healthy situation, good view. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. X*~l A A CASH, BALANCE as agreed. cS&JL \j \7 Ao-roomed Cottage at Spring bank, with allotment 40 x 100, good well.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent. FOR POSITIVE SALE, Cheap, on easy terms, a really comfortable Four-roomed Cottage in Baker-street.- Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8 Queen-street. MRS. SHAYLE GEORGE'S School, Emily Place.—The Easter Holidays will terminate on Thursday, oth April. R. BRABAZON'S~Night School, in City West, Union-street, is attended by Girls as well as by Boys. Elementary Class, Is per week! EPSOM HOUSE SEMINARY, con ducted by Mrs. Lewis.— The Second Quarter will commence on Wednesday, 4th April, 1877. "OROSPECT HOUSE, Hobson-street, •_i_ conducted by Mrs. Kaye Wright. Duties ; will be Resumed on THURSDAY, April sth. OOTTIE'S SCOTTISH OILS EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERIES, LUMBAGO, RHEUMATISM. GOUT, BAD LEGS, DEFORMED FEET AND HANDS, PILES, &C. THE SCOTTISH HIGHLAND OIL is immediately obsorbed into the Blood, chang ing its dull black hue into a brilliant red, pos sessing a delicate nervous foroe, which may be felt as a tremulous motion in the mixscles, whioh often instantly relieves a great many painful disorders, which render life unbearable. POTTIES "SCOTTISH OIL Will be found invaluable in nearly every in stance, and for colonial use is one of the best Medicines ever introduced, especially in the following cases:— TRAVELLERS, who have to shift from bed to bed. SURVEYORS, who are exposed to bush vermin day and night. SHOOTING PARTIES, exposed to the tor ments of the tick. Members of Cricket, Rowing, and Football Clubs, and Athletes, May with greet advantage use it for the muscles of the arias and limbs, rubbing night and morn ing. It renders those muscles elastic and iirni: should the muscles be sore a good dressing will give immediate roliet and prevent the diatrea sing eriecia of stiffness, &c. POTTIES SCOTTISH OIL. A slig-I.it dressing night and mafning will give complete, immunity frmn ileas mosquitoes, sand flies) licks, ahd all kinds of bash vermin. The Oil when ruobed in all ovor tho body or hands and face, dries at onco, leaving a beautiful gloss on the akin, whioh, while it feela highly agree able, forms a perfect barricade, POTTIES HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES, e^ Agent iroa Aitt)lSj I &#iM> AICKIK, CHEMIST, <HJBBK4JSPfiSBJ\ i



m H E A T 11 E ROYAL Lessee .. .. ~ R.J. DeLias. TO-NIGHT (THURSDAY), APRIL 5, THATCHER MS BENEFIT, TENDERED BY MR. J. K. EMMET, Supported qy the Theatre Royal Company HERR SCHOTT, JAS. O'BRIEN (of the Chicago Minstrels), and MAGGIE KNIGHT. When -will be produced JAN, THE NEW GERMAN. Songs and Dances by Miss Maggie Knight. Tim Flaherty by Mr. Jas. O'Brien. Sword Danco by Mr. Glover. ! i THEATRE ROYAL, i Lessee Mr. R. J. DeLias. OWING TO THE UNEQUALLED SUCCESS l OF THE GREAT COMEDIAN, j J. K. EMMET ! J. K. EMMET ! i The Management hare prevailed upon him to give TWO FAREWELL Performances. TO-MORROW EVENING: GRAND FASHIONABLE NIGHT ! | FRITZ ! FRITZ ! FRITZ ! FRITZ ! FRITZ ! FRITZ ! FRITZ ! FRITZ ! FRITZ! FRITZ ! j mHEA.TRE ROYAL. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! THATCHER'S BENEFIT ! THATCHER'S BENEFIT ! EMMET ! EMMET ! SPECIALITY DRAMA! JAN! JAN ! MAGGIE KNIGHT! MAGGIE KNIGHT! MAGGIE KNIGHT! O'BRIEN ! O'BRIEN ! OF THE CHICAGO MINSTRELS ! CHICAGO MINSTRELS ! TIM' FLAHERTY! TIM FLAHERTY! SSS- FOUR HOURS' AMUSEMENT ! -S» Q T. MATTH EWS CHURCH. Farewell Service and Presentation of Book of Signatures to the Rev. Alfred Penny 'I O- | MORROW NIGHT, at 7.30. All persons who | have attended the Mission Services arc invited ! to sign their names. The Book is «t the Par- > sonage^ . T~O~D G E E. E M UER. A, E. C. The Inauguration and Installation will take place in the Newmarket Hotel on WEDNES DAY, 11th April, commencing at 6 p.m. Visiting Brethren are invited. W. RATTRAY, Acting Sec.^ BISHOP SELWYN desires to inform the Sunday-school Scholars, who have been invited, and teachers, that the Southern Cross will leave Queen-street Wharf, for the Pleasure Excursion, at 11 a.m. TO-MORROW (Friday). S" T. MATTHEW'S SUNDAY-SCHOOL. —Members of the First and Second Classes, in the Boys' and Girls' Schools, are requested to be at the School at 10.30 a.m. to-morrow, to receive tickets for the Southern Cross Trip. M" ISS JOHNSON begs to intimate to the parents and friends of her Pupils j that she lias removed from Seatield View to [ Eden Terrace, New North Road, where she will resume her Classes onjjATONDAY, 9th inst. UCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. The next Performance, consisting of Mendels sohn's "Athalic"and Beethoven's "Mass in O," will take place on the Evening of TUESDAY, 10th April, commencing at 8 o'clock. The Concert will be conducted by Herr Schott, R.A.M.L. Honorary Members' tickets may bo had from Messrs. Upton and Co., or from the Honorary Secretary. ARCH. CLARK, Hon. Sec. pUBLIC HALL, OTAHUHU. TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 10. READINGS FROM SHAKESPEARE! By Mrs. Wintertox Freestone, assisted by the Rev. E. Brownm, of the Model Training School, Auckland. LITERARY AND MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT. See Handbills for further particulars. ST. THOMAS' SOCIAL GATHERING, THURS DA V. sth April. Tea on the Table at 6.30 p.m. Speeches will be delivered by the Right Rev. the Bi-shop of Auckland, Bishop Sehvyn, the Rev. H. Penny, &c Admission by ticket, price Is.; or at the doors, Is. 6d. OUTH BRITISH FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that the Ordinary Half- Yearly General Meeting of the Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Company's Office, Queen-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, April 9th, 1877, at two o'clock in the afternoon, to receive the Report and Balance-sheet for the half-year ending February 28th. 1877, and to Elect Two Auditors in the place of John Batger and T. L. White, Esqs.. who retire,' but are eligible, and offer themselves, for re-election. The Transfer Books will be Closed from March 31st to April 9th, 1877, both days inclusive. By order of the Directors. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. Auckland, March 9,1877. pURIRI POSTS ON SALE. Ths undersigned has ON SALE, 1,000 flrst class Puriri Posts, at the Lowest Market Price. R. A. ENGLAND, Coal and Firewood Dealer, Onehunga. OF REMOVAL H ATKINS • Jrk. BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE REMOVED!!*©* TO THE V 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 hia 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 proilt possible. His New Shop shall always be known as The Cheapest ik Auckland. j H.A. will be happy to see all his old Customers, and as many new ones m day , honour him with their patronage, A SPLENDID STOCK OF Dit APERY AND CLOTHING Will always be found, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND 1 H. ATKI NB> 4^TWYT7Ji:iND7li{lums of £50 cmffr \J \J and up wards.—S. Vaile, Honae, Land, and Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-onice. :3WJL V*v n 7\_/ Sooiety principles, or or any terms to aujt .Borrowers^-fi WUttsW9o»»



mO BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until noon of.the 13th instant, for the Erection of a Dwetog house on the Moanatairi Gold Mining Co. 3 P pPanaf &c, to be seen at the Moanatairi Bat tery, and at the office of & Architects. T~~O CARPENTERS. _____ Tenders required to take down small Cottage near the Hospital, and reflx the same in Nelson street. Tenders to be sent to & y riordan> Upper Nelson-street. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by tho undersigned until noon of SATURDAY, the 14th instant, for the Erection of Offlcos and Store in Custom house-street. Plans, & c, at my office^ HERApATH> Architect, Queen-street, Auckland* mENDER FOR P LOUGHING. B _ Tenders will be received till noon of sth April for Ploughing 100 acres of Land at the Karaka. W. AITKBN, Land Agent. ■pjjF O T I C E. Tenders are invited up to the 13th April for the Billiard Table and the Skittle Alley, Hamil ton Hotel, Hamilton, WaiUato, at per month for one year from date. Rent payable monthly in. advance. Tenders to be addressed to " Kicharcl Gwynne, Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton, Waikato. _ RICHARD GWYNNE.__ BARGAINS —IN'— FINE MILLINEfiT. )0(— COSTUMES, MANTLES & JACKETS, DRESS GOODS, MANCHESTER GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, LINEN SETS, &C, BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &c. During the next three weeks we shall oftcr the above goods at Gtreatly Heduced Jl rices ! dress and mantle making ON THE PREMISES. )O( A. LINA BU R V & CO., 201 and 206, QUEEN-STREET. TO-MORROW, NOON. PRODUCE, GROCERIES, FRUIT, FURNITURE, ETC. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE. AT ARTHUR'S MART. 2f\ KEGS GOOD WAIKATO \Jr and Taranaki Butter, GO superior Wairoa Cheese, 14 superior Waiuku Cheese, heart brand, 10 cases " Greens " Bacon and Hams, in cloth, 25 sides Raglan Bacon, in cloth, 50 sacks Potatoes, 30 bays Onions, Carrots, it) sacks Bran, Maize, Flour, Oats, Beef. GO cases Apples. 20 cases and bags Pears, Quinces, &c. 15 half-chests Tea, 20 boxes Tea, Sugar, Rice, Pickles, Mustard, Pepper, Chocolate, Orange Peel, Blacking, Soap, Soda, Cornflour, Herrings, Twine, Pepper, &c. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. AT ONE OOLOCK, The Property of a Gentleman removing frOni Auckland. Household Furniture and Eftects, consisting of Parlour, Dining-room, Bed-room, and Kitchen, Furniture. Glass and Earthenware. Stationery, Music, etc., Toys. A small parcel of well-assorted Drapery, Hats, Millinery, etc. A lot of Unredeemed Pledges, A Good Harmonium, etc, TUESDAY, APRIL 10. L. W. EATON HAS received instructions to Sell by auction at hia Mart on Tuesday, tbe 10th instant, at 11 o'clock, The Cutter ELIZABETH, in good order and ready for sea, carries 25 tons on 4ft« 6ini depth of water. MONDAY, NOON. CLEARING OUT SALE, HOBSON STREET. r. aTTh v r HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr Little, who is retiring from brsiness, to sell by auction at hia premises, Hobson-street, on Monday next, at v o'clock noon, The balance of his Stock of Drapery, Haber. . . dashery, Hosiery, Ribbon, &c. ShoD and Gas Fittings, Glass Cases Cases. A Treadle Sewing Machine A Hand Do. Do. Household. Furniture, &o. TO-MORROW. M. JONES & CO. T7TTILL sell by auction, at the Central T T Sale Rooms, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o clock, PRODUCE, & POULTRY Also, A large quantity of New Household Furniture, Brussels Carpets, Window Poles, Bedding &c., &c, &c. TO-MORROW. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, To morrow (Friday), Waggonette, with Pole, all in firot-clus ' ureter* j i-11..... ALFRED BUCKLASD. FRIDAY, APRIL 6, "~" N O O K. FOR ~S~A L E, BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY MESSUAGE, AND BUILDINGS, AT REMUERA. G. W. BINNEY HAS received instructions to sell by public auction, at tho Kxohan*e Sala Rooms, Queen-Btreet, on Friday, tho 6th instant, at 11 o'clook. Allotments No 3. 76, 7Ga, and 77, of Section IR, Suburbs of Auokiand, containing 7 acres 3 roods, and 10 porches. There is a good Dwelling House eructed on t';e property, consisting of six rooms and kitchen, with scullery attached. Tho iioitao is Veran* dahed on three aides. The out-baiJcUnire consist of a prood three stalled St&bla.' Coaoh-houEo and Loft, Cow-hoQBe r Pjk* \ stye, Fowl-house, &o. I The land is soourely fenced In, and in good grass, with the exception of a small portfaa is 1 orchard,