TELEGRAPHIC.

j[FKOM AUIt OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

_RAHAMSTOWN, this day. ' The "old returns from the Moanatairi are 5,250 ozs of retorted gold. FORFEITED LEASES.

The County Council ask the mining inspector to publish a list of leases forfeited and ground open for occupation, to en courage prospectors. A deputation of the Council is appointed to wait upon Tukukino and other native obstructionists to road-makingto Ohinemuri. The latest stoekgquotations are:—Sales : Moanatairi, £19 ; Albumia, 20s 6d; Red Queen, Cs; Welcome, Cs; Young New Zealand, 7s. Buyers : Red Queen, 5s 9cl ; Welcome, 5s 9d. Sellers : Moanatairi, £19; Red Queen, 6. ; Waitekauri, 19 ; Welcome, 6s 6d. MOANATAITI GOLD. The melted gold of the Moanatairi Aveighs 5,183 ozs. S dwts. COROMANDEL, this day. SPECIMENS FROM ROYAL OAK. Royal Oak :53 lbs of specimens Avere obtained last night, and there are 123 lbs in hand. The lace of the drive is looking splendid. TOKATEA. This mine is generally looking Avell, small quantities of gold being seen through the mine. WHANGAPOUA.

The Reeds gave an entertainment which was a great success. They gave an enter tainment in the upper township on Satur day, worth going to. SALE OF NEWSPAPER PLANT. The " Mail " neAvspaper plant, was bought by Mr Webb of Gisborne. People here, regret Mr McLeod'did not take it in baud, as lie has always evinced an interest in public matters, and would do justice to their interest. DUNEDIN, this day. WILL CASE.-A VIRAGO. A neAv trial in the Avill. case, Robertson v. Boss, has been applied for. At Deborah ajwoman burned doAvn a hut, because her husband gave her the slip, and Avcnt to the races. ___,-. BOOKMAKERS NIPPED. Settling betAveen the bookmakers and public is partially satisfactory, for while the former Avere at the posts to a man, the latter did not muster in strong force, and many metallicans Avere bewailing their misplaced confidence. At Mataura a teamster named Mason, Avhile gathering the reins, fell off the seat, and Avas killed instantly.

THE DOCK.

Messrs Jones and a\ tare have made good use of tiie time Avhich has elapsed since the accident to the sea face of the copper-dam. A visitor to the works now, Avill see a great difference in the appearance of the dam. Where before there Avas a clear onen space, may now be seen piles driven, and cross beams laid, giving the interior a much more complex aspect. Two rows of piles, eighteen feet apart, extend ng from the head to the entrance of the dock, have been driven down to the rock, and, supported by these, twelA . inch by nine inch cross-struts run ocross from side, to side. These cross-struts are kept from viclding to great pressure at the ends by three longitudinal struts. One side thus supports the other, and it, Avill be a massive strainggindeed that will nOAV prove too much for the strength of the dam. The piles down the centre arc about three quarters of them in position, and the rest avIII be so early next Aveek. On the top of these piles the gantry beams will be laid, along which the travelling cranes for the masonry Avill be worked. There Avill be three of these when the work is in full sAving, and from their ingenious construction it Avill be possible by their means to drop a block to an inch in any spot Avhero it is Avanted. It Avill be seen from this that it is not all work thrown away which the contractors aro nOAV busy on. On the contrary these gantry piles would have had to haA-e been driA'en under any circumstances, and the only pity is that they were, not driven, and cross-struts thrown across before the accident, occurred. Messrs Jones and Ware estimate that they will be able to resume pumping by the end of next week.

BAND OF HOPE, OTAHUHU.

A most successful gathering took place at Ota huhu on Tuesday, when the Band of Hope gave an entertainment, at which the Rev. Mr Macky presided. Speeches by Mr Ewington. Revs. Mr Edgar and Watkins.and songs by thcTonicSol-fa Class wore given. The children performed their several pieces in first-rate style, and to the admiration of a large assembly of between 100 to 500, Arho seemed by their plaudits to fully enter into the spirit of the evening the debates, reci tations, &c, which Avere given, reflecting great credit in the managing committee. The Band of Hope began in August last, and now numbers 135 children, and 38 adults. At the close of the meeting the chairman announced that names Avould be gladly received, and that a neAv sing ing class Would commence with the quarter. 14 persons joined at once. It is pleasant to see the interest taken on every side.

THE WRECK OF THE BARQUE PEONY, OF NEWCASTLE.

CAPTAIN KIRBY AND FOUR SEAMEN DROWNED.

The barque Peony left Newcastle harbour, bound for Cheefoo, Avith a cargo of 530 tons of coal. On Saturday, 3rd instant, after the pumps had been AVorked a short time, the port pump choked. The starboard pump Avas tlien tried, but it Avonld not work. The well was sounded, and the a-essel proved to be making water fast. The bilge pumps were then brought into requisi tion, but the Avater entered faster than it could be elected. When ofF the Richmond, the cap tain'decided to run for Brisbane to repair, and he ran to the beach, just belowßallintv, early the following morning. The vessel drove on through the surf, bumping heavily, at times on a sandy bottom. She was soon*pooped, the. sea knocking in the stern at the same time. Those on board then removed to the forecastle deck, and held on by the iron rail. The vessel then began to open out in her breadth, and the mainmast went bvthe board. It had previously been tried to get, out the ship's gig.butit was smashed in the at tempt,andnow the long boat was rendereduselcss. '__« suddenness with which the a ressel began to go to pieces almost paralyzed effort, but a life buoy was placed round the waist of the captain's Avifc. The situation becoming more and more perilous, M'Donald, the second mate, ventured to swim ashore Avith a line. He started, but soo" hod to let go the line, and not Avithout great difflculty.and mucn outfitting from the surf, did he reach tlm shore. A seaman named LandsdoAvn.placed some pieces of wood beneath hi- arms with a A'icw to floating ashore- He Avas said to bo a good swimmer, but was soon drowned, flic cook then tried to escape in a similar manner, but was also drowned. Next the captain's wife—who, although in ill-health, had borne up bravely— Avas lowered into the water with the life-buoy under her arms. She, after being terribly knocked about, drifted, to the beach, and av^s picked up insensible, but being carefully tended, recovered consciousness. George Clifton, and James Neath, tAvo seamen, were the next to leave, and by the aid of some noitiug wreck.'.3, both roa hed the beach, and were saved. There now remained on board the captain and three seamen—James Williamson, Charles Kemble, and Thomas Rudge. The _ea continued to break on board Avith great adolence, and the foremast went; then a portion of the starboard bow almost from beneath Avhere the terrified men stood holding on. The total destruction of the vessel appeared imminent, and Captain Kirby, Williamson, and Kemble thought to save themselves by getting into the top of the foremast. The floating spar being within easy distance, they reached it, but had nardlv done so when a piece of the main mast, driven by the sea. knocked them off. The two seamen disappeared, to be seen no more alive, but the captain Avas obserc _d for a short time clinging to a piece of floating Wreck, and was heard to cry out as if in mortal agony. Then he also disappeared. Rudge, the man remaining on tlm wreck, continued holding on to the rail of the forecastle deck until a rush of the sea caused the Avindlass to topple over and dislodge him. He then took to the water, and being a fair swimmer struck out boldly for tjie beach, Avhich, partly by swimming and partly by floating on pieces of the wreck, he reached in _ very exhausted condition. ,He and the other •survivors were most kindiy tended by Mr Ross, _ Magistrate, and others, and were finally bes' .'cd at the Commercial Hotel, Ballina."—

COMMERCIAL.

M. Jones 'Upd Co- sol(t Mr Robert "Vaile's household f urm'U.e at the North Shore yester day. There Avas a I'l attendance of buyers, and very satisfactory .."iQU. were obtained. M. Jones and Co. held tnelr usual market flay fate to-day, Tftore Was a lat'_o atle'iiiianee, aim V.c following prices milled: foAVls, 2a to 2. al, .hiekens. Is ;:-l to la Gd ; R&.se. & 3d; i,urk_;.'s. v.. ti) ;_ f.U; ajcka, i. lid to is yd; oats, os id; 'ores, os Gd; })ctas.oq.. 3s; anion.. Id; choose, 4.4; oatmeal, "S_d. ¥«riU...§ fpd QttW .#«*& |Hll;.ft?4.Mttt . isi._». 4

CITY SLAUGHTER-HOUSE.

The City Council, last night, resolved to erect a public slaughter-house at the Western Springs, at a cost of £2000. The site has been selected by a committee to-day in an accessible position on the top of the hill. Twenty-five butchers have, we understand, promised to support the new establishment. The proposed design contemplates several sections to be leased to butchers desirous of securing separate places. An advertisement calling for com petitive phans appears in our advertising columns.

Mr E. J. Davidson, late of the Flagstaff Hotel, North Shore, has succeeded to the proprietorship of the Star Hotel, Albert street, one of the largest and best hotels in the proA'ince. Mr DaA.dson, at great ex pense, has completely restored the lower part of the house, and refurnished it. He is also about to make a three-storey addi tion over the old archway, Avith tAventy bed-rooms and three suites of apartments for the ample accommodation of families. The dining saloon, Avhich is completed, is sufficiently commodious for eighty persons to dine comfortably. A hcav bar and sample room Avill be formed beloAv, and a bar upstairs, with neAv bath-rooms, and other conveniences. Water is laid on for the supply of every part of the hotel, and a daily ordinary is supplied at one o'clock with provisions and seasonable delicacies. The billiard-room is spacious and Avell lighted, containing one of Alcock's two hundred guinea tallies, and the alterations and improvements iioav in progress Avill make the hotel what it professes to be, one of the iirst in the colony.

CA young felloAV named Boulton aa_.s brought up from Tauranga per RoAvena to day, ill custody, charged Avith several impu dent forgeries. This is the same young gentleman avlio, about tAVO years ago, startled the city by vamping up ex traordinary accounts of his " stuck up " at night, bound hand and foot, and then dropped over a fence. Since that time he lias once more been before the public gaze, having received a sentence from judge Gillies for some act of wrongful ap propriation. His latest achievements seem to haA-e eclipsed all his previous perform ances. Last Aveek he changed scA-eral cheques, Avhich Avere found to be forgeries, and finding his little game had come under the notice of the police, he prudently decided to take change of air, so departed for Tauranga, and the Hot Lakes. But the stern march of the law invades even those blessful loafing grounds, and a feAV mornings ago Mr Boulton Avas arrested by a gentle man in blue, and charged with the above ofi'ence. He Avas taken before a Tauranga magistrate, and remanded to Auckland Boiilton is very respectably connected, and has bad a good education.

The annual Hibernian Ball, to be held on the evening of Easter Monday, in the Choral Hall, is likely to be a great success. _ The Committee have been vigorously working in its favor, and no pains Avill be spared to make tbe ball worthy of the occasion which it is intended to commemorate. Mr Keane, of the Thistle Hotel, Avill be the caterer of the evening, and delegates from the various friendly societies have been invited. The line band of the Hobson Company, under Bandmaster McComish, Avill provide the dance music, aud a qualified master of ceremonies a\'ill be present.

Pauxell Butchery. — Full Wright v. CO-NTIRS Act Gas,—The undersigned having been weighted in the scales by Sergeant Gamble, under tho su per vision of Caleb tho ClcaA*cr, 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, bid, 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. ParncU Rise.

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY. MARCH 29, 1877.



• 4_Jg§§l_, THE CITY COUNCIL OFFICES will be CLOSED on FRIDAY and MONDAY next (Easter Holidays). P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. March 28,1877. jp O T I C E. The BANKS will be CLOSED for the EASTER HOLIDAYS, from FRIDAY, 30th March, to MONDAY, 2nd April, inclusive. TN p.E 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. F. G. EWINGTON, 81, Queen-street. WANTED, everyone to know that H. Collison, of Victoria aud Princes-streets, will have the real Chelsea Buns; also, Hot Cross Buns at his shop to-morrow morning smoking hot. Be in time.—Note the address, Victoria and Princes-streets. WANTED, a Boy to run errands; one required Avith some knowledge of mat tress making.—Apply at the Little Dust-pan, Shortland-street. ANTED, Apprentices to Millinery ; also, a respectable Boy for the Drapery business.—Al isscs McLaughlin, Snortland-street. WANTED, a Nursemaid; references required.—Mrs. Shcra, Alien Road. WANTED, an experienced Femnle Cook. -Apply to Mrs. E. Isaacs, Bona Vister, Eden Crescent. WANTED, a clean active young Girl to make herself generally useful.—Apply before noon to Mrs. Rees, North Road. * XSTANTED, a good Cook and fciteAvard W for the Mazcppa.—Apply to Niccol, Hendry, and Co. ANTED, Twenty Men for Mercer.— Apply to Daniel Fallon, Mercer. ANTED KNOWN.—No cash doAvn. Only two of the best 5 acre Allotments left on the Lake Koad. near Flagstaff, 6s, per week for 6 years.—Oliver Mays, Devonport; or at this office. ANTED, an intelligent Youth; must bo a good calculator; references re quired.—Apply to C. Major, Wellesley-street. WANTED, 6 or "7"Draper's Assistants. Apply J. CosgraA^e Se Co. WANTED, a young Girl about 14 to be generally useful.—Apply at the United States Dining Rooms, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN.—We are still making 15s. Trousers to order.—Phillips' Mart, Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant; must be a good Cook and Laundress : refer ences required.—Mrs. Motion, Mount Albert. WANTED" TO PURCHASE, an Eight horse power Engine and Boiler, together or separate.—Apply Stak Office. ANTED, a feAV respectable Men as Boarders, one minute's Avalk from the Dock, Wharf, or Queen-street. Terms moderate, Avith every attention.—Mrs. Hughes' Private Boarding House, next Masefield's Buildings, Albert-street. \STANTED, a good General Servant, y t Apply between the hours of 10 and 3 o'clock at Montague's Fancy Bazaar, Queen street. W" ANTED, a good Repairing Hand for the Body Shop.—Apply to Cousins and Atkins, Victoria Steam Carriago and Wheel Factory. _ WANTED, a good Coat Hand. Highes log paid.—Apply H. L. Posseneskie, tailor, Shortland-street. , /CAUTION TO THE PUBLIC, I hereby give notice that from and after this date, I Avill not be responsible for any Debts contracted in my name by by my Avifo or any other person Avhomsoever, Avithout my written authority. WM. POTTER. Epgom, 30th March. 1.7 _. 1308TERS (PLAIN and c7__uURED). JL in ENGLISH a:sd .MERXCAN BLOCK TYPE, by H. BRETT, at the " Evening Stat*" Office, Sow. Proprietor of the A_ VEKTI.



£''__ J^i *^3_ _■ QLAUGHTER-HOUSE ON WES TERN SPRINGS ESTATE. ARCHITECTS are inAited to furnish designs for the above on or before MONDAY, 16th April next. Particulars can bo obtained from the City Surveyor. Either a Premium of £50 %a-ill bo bestoAved on the plan selected, or the work entrusted to the successful competitor at the usual commission. P. A. PHILIPS, ToAvn Clerk. pi I T V LEVELS. City Council Offices, March 29,1877. It is hereby notified that it is tho intention of the City Council to llx the levels of SHERIDAN STREET. Plans may be seen in the City Sur vej-or's Office ; and all porsons interested there in, or liable to be aggrieved thereby, Avill be heard by the Council at a Meeting to be held on Wednesday, 2nd May, 1877. _, , P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. S 'HAWEA,' FOR • k_« *Sl__l_^ClF^ SOUTHERN PORTS _jj_j_3-___» Will leave Onehunga Wharf TO-MORROW (FRIDAY), 30th instant, at 8 a.m. Passengers by 7.19 train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. JT 'O . T I C' E. The EXCURSION to Riverhead on Good Friday, Avill not take place. _____ J. CASEY Se SON. CJTEAM TO THE WAl l||!||gj|;l_3 WERA, HOT SPRINGS. The p.s. ANNE MILBANK and s.s. LILY Will leave as under: Leave Auckland— Saturday, March 31, Anno Milbank, at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, Lily, at 2 p.m. Monday, April 2, Anne Milbank, at 10 a.m. From Hot Springs— Monday, April 2. Anne Milbank, at 6 a.m. Monday, April 2. Lily, at 1 p.m. Monday, April 2, Anne Milbank, at 1 p.m. J. CASEY & SON. -TITV*. REWARD —Lost, from neafthe JL \JP Gas Works, Sails, Masts, and Oars be longing to a smal 1 boat.—Anyone returning-the same to the Gas Works will receive the above re ward. MR. FAULDER, Sole Contractor to the City Council for the Emptying of Earth Closets, Privy Boxes, Cesspits, &c. is prepared to attend punctually to fill requests regarding the above. Persons desiring to ha\'« the said places attended to, either weekly, fortnightly, or otherwise, can ha\ _ the same done by leaving a notice, cither a rerbal or written, with the Inspector of Nuisances, City Council Office, Queen-street. TWTOTICE OF BEM.VAL H. A TKINS. BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE cfH AS REMOVED!!"®* TO THE Pkemises Nkxt Door Below his Old Shop. 11. ATKINS Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very liberal patronage from his lirst 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 Ktillbe adhered to: viz., keeping a good article, buying in the cheapest market, and selling at the smallest profit possible. His New Shop shall always bo 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 tho PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND 1 H. ATKINS. HE R R SCIIO TT, R. A. M. L., Receives Pupils for Piano, Singing, Theory, and Composition, at his Residence, opposite St. Matthew's Church. Terms on application at Mr Drown and Son's, and Mr Upton's Library. BOARD OF EDUCATION. The City and Suburban District Schools Avill be CLOSED from FRIDAY, March 30, to FRI DAY, April 6, both days inclusive. By order of the Board. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. EST WANGAREI COALS,-16s.~at the Yard, in bulk ; Delivered in bags. 225., screened. Cash. Apply at J. CRAIG'S, Fort-street. SPECIAL MEETING of the Members of the Journeymen Bakers' Association to be held at British Hotel, on SATURDAY, 31st instant, at 7 p.m. sharp. Business of import ance.—JAMES McLEAN, Chairman. npHE RETREAT, PARNELL.—Miss 1 Robertshaw's Pupils wdl re-assemble on TUESDAY, April 3rd. Miss RobertshaAV Avill have vacancies for two or three Young Ladies as Boarders. Terms on application. UOKLAND MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL. In Union with the Society of Arts, London. CHORAL HALL, SYMONDS-STREET. Science, Commerce, and Manufactures: Mr. Josiah Martin, Society of Arts. Mechanics, Architecture, DraAving, and Sur vey inp-: Mr. E. Phaser Jones, C.E. French (Commercial and Literary): Mons. F. Peltzei. (of the College of Henry IV., Paris) German: (Visiting Master), Dr. Hansen. English Literature, Classics and Mathematics : Mr. H. T. Pyckoft. Music (Vocal and Instrumental): Mr. M. SAVALLOAV. Junior Teachers: Mr. T. H. Ellis, Miss Howard, Miss Drought. Quarters for current year Commence April., July 9, and October 1. piri-iRi p~oi>^ir~OT~sTi7E. T_<s undersigned has ON SALE, 1,000 fl_s. class Puriri Posts, at the Lowest Market Pricci R. A. ENGLAND, Coal and Firewood Dealer. Onehunga. LOST, on the 19th inst., a Drawn g and Kxplaiiatii.n of a proposed Graving nock .or Auokland. If any person has picked it up, tn_ Author will be much obliged by its i_'_n. Ift at Captain Carey's House,,7s Hobspmstreet. L <_;._', this morning, between the Junc tion (Newmarket) and AUckkhdi a Lady _ Cuff, with ?q.uai _ chased ahd enamelled _olitaii. attached.—Peward 44_~.' >~'.j"ni ,___*_... fe"s. K.t'iVY a no.—Lost, a u-ie.ii t. m.rcdui, _?> With a buckhovn handle, The fii &3r will receive, the above i.w.rd by leaving earns at this office. _ CUSriEii RUM and Yeddlsher. Client** }mt\ ft. ft* 9wsWtfkl $9t9 .



1 /XS.— 600 ACRES of First-cla«s Land, _I_X_/ at IDs. per acre, easy distance from Auckland.—S. Vaile, House, and^ Land Agent, Shortland-street. next thel*o_^_officc. TO LET, or for Sale, on very easy terms, a most convenient six-roomed House, in Nelson-street; quite neAv.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. __? "1 f\f^f\ TO LEND on Building '-jS&A. \J-\J' \J Society principles, or on any term 3to suit Borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. FOR POSITIVE SALE, Cheap, on easy terms, a really comfortable Four-roomed Cottage in Baker-street.—Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, Newton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite neAv.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. Land Agents, Fort-street. FOR SALE, a Central Fire Choke-bore Breach-loading Double Gun, by E. M. Reilly, London; 200 empty cartridge cases, Avith gun case and reloading apparatus complete. Ownor leaAdng the colony.—Apply "8.," Albert Brewery, Queen-street. QEWING MACHINE NEEDLES by kj Suez Mail. Full supply to hand.—Harris' Fancy Goods Establishment, (.neon-street. FOR SALE, remarkably Cheap, and terms A'erv easy, a really good Seven roomed House, with slated roof, and freehold allotment, 1.0 feet frontage to Upper Queen-street by 185 feot deep, well stocked with choice trees, Sec— Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. J_? X rfffe_~_ —WANTED, a Partner with ffeC&xr \_r« £500 capital, tojoin a practical Brewer in a populous district where there is no competition. —S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street. jf*i> p_ CASH, BALANCE by Weekly £*&/_?£>* Payments of £1, a neat Dwelling House, quitn new, healthy situation, good auoav. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. J_? "I fk _"_ CASH, BALANCE as agreed. c§W JL \y \J A 5-roomed Cottage at Spring bank, with allotment 10 x 100, good .veil.—S. Vaile, House, Land, and Estate Agent. ___»~S_ _fSj f\ TO LEND, in sums of £50 _SwO V/ U and up wards.—S. Vade, House, Land, and Commission Agont, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. TKTORTH SHORE.—A Cottage to Let; _L_N also, several Houses for Sale—R. and It. Duder, Devonport. TOLET, "Victoria Livery and Bait Stables, Avith Dwelling-house, in Albert and Chapel-streets —Apply to Dignan and Arm strong, 4 & 5, Imperial Chambers. f&ffit FinO LET, a Grocer's House and J^ljim ___ Shop, ton of Hobson-street, contain "r^^ng Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid on.—Apply to N. MoCulsky, top of Hobson strect. TO LET, at Remucra, a seven-roomed Cottage; lately occupied by the Rev. Taylor.—Apply to James Rutherford, on the premises. * nnO LET, a good 7-roomed House, three JL fire-places. well,P,piimp, tanks, etc.—Mr. Jas. Wilson, Karangahapc Road, or E. W. Morrison, Dublin-si roe., Newton. FOli SALE (Lake Takapuna), cheap, a Farm, containing 31 acres, well-fenced, aud in grass, AVitli six-roomed House, avcll flnislied, and out-houses.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Dcvonport Store. "BjlOR SALE, (very cheap) a five-roomed I' House ; three fire-places, good well, double allotment, drained and planted Avith fruit trees. —Apply ut W. Baxter's store. Great North Road. ___*_AA~— WANTED7~a Avorking or cW'Jvv. sleeping Partner, with a capital of £500. to join the advertiser in a Cattle Farm, in the Oliincmuri district. -Apply to.Heo. Cozens, Commission Agent, 7, Queen-street. TD^OR SALE, ii <jiiiet Cob j good in saddle JL. and harness, and used to children.—Apply lo T. B. Hill, iOhcmist, Victoria-street, or G. Lendrum, Mears' Stables. PONSONBY. — ilou.se and f> acres of an established Garden; only £100 per acre; can be had be had on easy terms; a great bargain; suitable to a person of taste.—Apply to W. F. Hammond, 19. n»-d 13, Insurance Buildings. __j^__ rriO STOREKEEPERS AND MiLL JL OWNERS.—For Sale, wholesale, a large assortment of hootandShoes,in Maits \\'oincn's, and Children's, at moderate prices. —J. \V* lioarcand Clo., High-street. I" 71 OR" SALE, a Farm of 300 Acres of _ iirst-cl .ss Land, 20 miles from Auckland. 100 acres of the land is fenced and in grass, the remainder ti-trec and fern. There is a four roomed house on the farm. Pr.ce, .+;_t)o. „2(K) cash, balance can remain on mortgage at !) per cent. The property hos -me mile frontage to the sea and river.—l. W. Lmnox. mO BOOTMAKERS.—For Sale, cheap, Ji a largo assortment of Boot Uppers and Fronts; ah., Grindery, F. Calf, E.G. Kin, Kid, Memcl, Roans, and Patent Leathers.—J. W. Hoare and Co., High-street, 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 this office. P. A. PHILIPS, ToAvn Clerk. "VTEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER IA CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Third Call, of Ten Shillings per Share, on the Third Issue of the Company, will be payable at the Company's Office on TUESDAY, 3rd April, 1877. By order of the Board 6f Directors. FREDERICK BATTLEY, For the Managing Director. Auckland;, Ist March, 1877. TySSOLUTION of PARTNERSHIP. Notice i 3 hereby given that the Partnership lately subsisting between us, in the Trade or Business of Sawmill Propietors and Timber Merchants, and carried on under the name, style, and firm of " PRBSBCE, HOWARD AND C 0.," was, on the 26th day of May last, DIS SOLVED by mutual consent. As Avitncss our hands this 29th day of March, A.D. 1877. J. HOWARD, J. W. PREECE, WILLIAM A. GRAHAM, J. W. WALLER. "KTOTICE is given that the Partnership __/. heretofore subsisting between S. C. Bno\vn and F. T. PaTEX, as Grocers and Produce Dealers, has this day been Dissolved by mutual consent. S. C. BROWN. FRANK T. PATEN. Witness: J. M. NICHOLAS. March 12, 1877. SC. BROWN begs 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, and that he Avill discharge its liabilities. All long standing accounts remaining unpaid on the 10th April next, will be immediately sued for. Durham-street, Auckland. SS. REWARD.—Lost, in town, yester day, a Gold Key with Red Stone, off a gentleman's Aval.eh guard.—The above reward will be paid on leaving it at oflice of this paper. LOST, in Queen-street, Cook-street, or in the Market, a Lady's Gold Chain and Pendant.—Whoever returns same to Mrs Evans, Criterion Hotel, Hobson-.trcet, will be reAva-rded. Tfj N C 0 R Tgj ■pi n c a n -ip \"W N C 0 E TjH i



I m H E A T R E ROYAL. i Lessee Mk. R. J. DeLias. RE-ENGAGEMENT FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY ! FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY ! COMMENCING MONDAY APRIL 2. Tho Avorld-renowned Character Comedian, Mr. JOSEPH K. EMMET, JOSEPH K. EMMET, JOSEPH K. EMMET, JOSEPH K. EMMET, The Founder of this peculiar line of German Comedy, in FRITZ 1 FRITZ ! FRITZ ! FRITZ FRITZ! FRITZ FRITZ ! FRITZ ! OUR COUSIN GERMAN! OUR COUSIN GERMAN! >ERESFORD-STREET CONGREGA » TIONAL CHURCH PICNIC. The Committee respectfully desire to inform the Public, in order to prevent disappointment, that the Picnic is a private ono, and that Ticket holders only Avill be admitted on board the Steamer. THE AUCKLAND SECULAR AS SOCIATION will meet on FRIDAY Evening next at the old Carlton Academy, Hobson-street, at half-past seven o'clock. /^tXhTuh 7u~; pub XTcT"h all. v*. A BALL, *to /7__||7B Under the auspices of No. 14, ij?,* -L--&-. LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, fc_l__ Will be held in the above Hall on MONDAY, 2ND APRIL, To Commemorate tiii? Anniversary ok the Opening of the above Lodge. TICKETS, 2s. 6d. Each. Surplus and Proceeds to go to the Sunday School. 10. R, S. U.. 9 N.Z. DISTRICT, No. 81. HOPE OF AUCKLAND AND EDEN TENTS AA"ILL CELEI3RATE THEIR ANNIVERSARY BY A TEA AND CONCERT, To be held on GOOD FRIDAY, 30tii MARCH, 1877, In the Temperance Hall. Tea on Tables at 6.30 : Concert at 8. Admission to both, Is. 6d.; to Concert only, Is.: Children, Is. For the Committee, J. G. CARR. HA. C. B. S. — A U C X L A N D • BRANCH, No. SI. fJLHE Annual Ball, In commemoration of St. Pat rick's Day, Avid take place CHORAL HALL On EASTER MONDAY, 2nd April, 1877. Tickets, 10s. fid., may be had of Mr. Callnan, Queen-street.: Mr. Flynn, Wellesley-street; Mr. Dompsey, Welleslcy-.ti _et; and of the Members of Committee. Ladies by invitation circular only. M.CONNOLLY, Secretary. T 0 It N E- S T REET H ALL. EASTER MONDAY. A GRAND CONCERT AND DANCE AVILL BE GIVEN BY pLAIR'S IY| INSTREL ryiROUPE. tar By Request, " CAB NIVAL D'AFRIC." Sila'er Cur Comvetition for Best Amateur Negro Delineation. Front feats (admit to Dance), 2s. ; Gallery, Is. Full particulars sec Day Bills. T. COLLY, Secretary. THE PEOPLE'S CONCERTS, V.M.C.A. ROOMS. SATURDAY EVENING, at 8 o'Clock sharp. Admission :—ONE PENNY. Admission:—ONE PENNY. Drama, " The End," Messrs. Milrea, Jamieson, and Meldrum ; and a good programme. Carl Butschkow, Musical Director. C. B. ANDREW, Hon. Sec. N.B.— Rehearsal to-night, 8.30, at Y.M. Rooms. ONEHUNGA PERPETUAL LAND, BUILDING, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The Annual Meeting of the Shareholders in this Society will be field in the Choral Hall, Onehunga, at 8 o'clock p.m., on THURSDAY, 6th April, 1877. J. D. JACKSON, Secretary. HA. C. B. S. • AUCKLAND BRANCH, No. 81. Members of the above Boanch are requested to ASSEMBLE (in regalia), in St. Patrick's Hall, on SUNDAY next, at half-past eight o'clock. M. CONNOLLY, Secretary. SEPULCHRE'S Mission Services. TO-NIGHT: 7.30 p.m.—Sermon by Bishop Sehvyn, 8.30 p.m.—Address to Men only, Bishop Sehvyn, TO-MORROW (Good Friday) t 8 a.m.—Litany and Sermon. 11 a.m.—Full Service and Sermon. 2.30 p.m.—Service of Meditation. 7 p.m.—Preacher, Bishop Sehvyn, ONEHUNGA^VE'SLEYAN CHURCH. Tho ceremony of Laying the Corner Stone of the New Church will take place on GOOD FRIDAY, at 3 p.m., when addresses Avill be given by the principal Ministers of the con nection. T ODGE ARA, No. 3 48, I.C. A Lodge of Instruction will be held at the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, THIS EVEN IN G, at 7.30. Visitors are invited. A. HEATHER, W.M. CHAS. BURTON respectfully requests intending purchasers of his superior mildly-spiced GOOD FRIDAY BUNS to favour him Avith their orders not later than 8 p.m. on Thursday EA'ening. C.B. trusts to be in a position to deliver them HOT at and after six a.m. on Friday Morning.—C. BuKTON, Queen street and Parnell. ______ _ _______ Tenders will bo received until noon of tho 7th April, for Additions to a Dwelling-house at Parnoll. R. KEALS & SON, Archit-.tß. npENDER FOR PLOUGHING. Tenders will he received till noon of oth April for Ploughing 100 acres of Land at the Karaka. _____ _ W.AITKEN, Land Agent. mo CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS. Tenders required to Build Cottages in Nol.on street. Plans and specifications tv bo seen at my office, until Saturday, the 3lafc instant, at noon, AYhcn tourer. Avill be delivered 4 AMES WRIGLEY, ~ Architect, <IBmte& A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. ■*"'T._ND-J-.iJ. FOR ERKCTING SHED ON H-iIiWAY WHARF Harbour Board Office, „ , , , AUOkilind, 27th March, 1877. Tender?, will be received at this office, until TUESDAY, the 3rd April, at noon, for Erecting a Shed on the Railway Wharf, la term, of plans anu .pecideation, to a.?, s«w\ at th. Engineer's v>frice. Tenders to be endorsed, "Tender for Shed," Tho lowest ov any lender not necessarily accepted, .... WIUJAM 0. DALDY,



pUBLIC NOTIFICATION. Crown Lands Ofticc. Aucldand, 28th March, 1877. I hereby notify that David Goldie George William Joxes Edward Bartley . John Chambers Edavard Wayte Horatio Nelson Warner Samuel Birt Biss Thomas Bdddle and Walter Grahams haA . been appointed to act as Trustees and a Managers of the Cemetery, situate on allotment No. 9, of section 15, of the suburbs of Auckland. . D. A. TOLE, , Commissioner of Crown Lands, j T N BANKRUPTCY. I IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEA- : I LAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. In the Matter of "The Debtors and L Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Deed of Arrangement, dated the 9th day 1 of February, 1877, died in this Honor , able Court at Auckland, on the same ; date, and made between SAMUEL ! COOMBES, of the City of Auckland, ; in Ncav Zealand, Clothier, of the first ■ part; James McCosh Clark and , Charles Cookman McMillan, of Auckland aforesaid, Warehousemen, ! Creditors of the said Samuel Coombes, of the second part; and all the Cre ditors of the said Samuel Coombes of the third part. Take notice that this Honorable Court has this day made an Order herein, declaring tho | ■ above-mentioned Deed of Arrangement com- , pletcly executed within the meaning of the above-mentioned Act. Dated, at Auckland, this 28th day of March, 5 1877. WM. COLEMAN. Solicitor for the Debtor. 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 j Martin O'Brien, of Waimuku, near I Riverhead, County of Eden, a Debtor. I Whereas at the First Meeting of Creditors of ' the abovenamod debtor, appointed to be held on the 11th day of January, at the Supreme Court-house, Auckland, at 12 o'clock noon, and j Avhich meeting Avas duly gazetted, a sufficient : number of Creditors not attending thereat, I, j , therefore, by virtue of the powers vested in me, pursuant to Section No. 16 of the above-men tioned Act, appoint Thomas Macffarlane, P_sq., of Auckland aforesaid, a Certificated Account aat in Bankruptcy, to be Creditors Trustee of i the said Estate. Dated, at Auckland, this 28th day of March, | 1877. . EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. 1 W. H. KiSSLINO, I Debtor's Solicitor. j IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of tho "Debtors and Creditors i Act, 1870, and of the Bankruptcy of Ephraim Mills, of Albert-street, in the City of Auckland, Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Carpenter, a Debtor. This is to notify that at the First Meeting of the Creditors of the above-named Ephraim Mills, held at the Supreme Court-house, Auck land, on Thursday, the 29th day of March, 1877, at noon, Thomas Macffarlane, Esq., of Auck land, in the District aforesaid, Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, Avas elected Credi tors' Trustee in the Estate of the said Ephraim Mills; and that the said Thomas Macffarlane, Esq., has signified to me, in writing, his accept- , , ancc of tho Trusteeship. Dated, at Auckland, this 29th day of March, I 1877. j EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, i Registrar. ] G. T. Keetley, Solicitor for the said Debtor. \ » i pi N SALE, BY THE UNDERSIGNED- Oatmeal (Anderson's) Sydney Maiae Tartarian Oat 3 (black and white) Feed Oats Cheese (Wairoa and Canterbury) Butter Grass Seeds and Clovers Bonedust (Billyard's No. 1) Boneflour (Bell's) Peruvian Guano JAKINS & WTLLCOX, Durham-street. . | ' _ I LW. EATON • Has on Sale A CARGO OF ORANGES. | Will be Sold in lots from 20 dozen and upwards 10u» per do_en upset price, delivered j at ship's side Iff O T I C E. We give notice to Mr, Dundass that he must Remove the Totara Logs, hoav moored to OUJ? breastAvork, Avithin fourteen days from date» QP they will be sold to pay expenses. _, REVILL & SMITH. March 29,187?. "OARGAINS —IN— . fists muxs bat. COSTUMES, | ; MANTLES & JACKETS, DRESS GOODS, i MANCHESTER GOODS, HGSIEBY, GLOVES, : | LINEN SETS, &c, : BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, CLOTHING, 1 FANCY GOODS, &c. ___ ■ I During tbe next tbx.o weeks we shall offer I the above goods at VXREATLY J.VEDUCED A RICES 1 DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING I ON T.UIS PREMISES. | A. LINA BU R V & CO., 20i and 206, QUEEN-STREET. | SATURDAY, MARCH 31. 1 PRODUCE, PQTdfLTRY, ANt? j FURNITUiiE, &q, m. jo nTETs & CO. t 'XJ&fILL sell by auction, at tho Central T V . Sale Room., on Saturday, 3lst, at 11 O'clock, j PSQOVCS. POUWRY, & ffUBNXTURS^ I



THURSDAY, APRIL 5. CONTRACTORS' PLANT, BUILDING MATERIALS, SHEDS, ENGINES, &c. AT NEW PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL. M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions from Mr. John Taylor, contractor, to sell by auction, at the NeAv ProAuncial Hospital, on Thursday, the sth April, at 12 noon, The Whole of the Surplus Materials and Plant, i consisting of — Portable Engine, Chillian Mortar-grinding MUI, Sawing and Groving Machine, with, iron bench; Timber Jacks, Quarry Tools, Crab Winches, Tackle, large quantity of surplus Timber and Scaffolding, Vice, Blacksmiths' Tools, Grindstone, Nails, Screws, Ironmongery, Hobart ToAvn and Oamaru Stone, Cement, Sheds, Workshops, i and Offices, covered Avith corrugated iron, j &c„ &c, &c, ! All in Splendid Working Order. ; SATURDAY, MARCH 31. •THE HAYMARKET. FT. O LET, until Ist January next, The Grazing of Roavc's Bush, containing 116 acres; has been unstocked since the Ist ! January, and is full of feed. ALFRED BUCKLAND. SATURDAY, MARCH 31. THE HAYMARKET. ■ "O EGULAR WEEKLY SALES Avill be , JL\) held on the aboA . date. For sale, 40 LOADS HAY AND STRAW. RIDING HORSES, from the Coast. MEDIUM DRAUGHT HORSES. HEAVY DRAUGHT HORSES. HIDES, SKINS, WOOL. ALFRED BUCKLAND. . SATURD AY. — M arket-hotj se. ' 11 o'clock prompt. POULTRY.— Turkeys, Fowls, Ducks, Pigeons, Fancy Birds, &c, Sec. Choice Fruit from Mangapai, 30 cases Pears, 10 do. Apples, Plums, Peaches, Cheese, Bacon, Potatoes, &c. R. C. GREENWOOD, j \ uctioneer. I WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11. milE AUTUMN CATTLE FAIR » Will be held at REMUERA J on (WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11th. Entries of STOCK for Sale are requested to be forwarded to the Haymarket before WEDNES DAY, 4th April. ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11. THE CATTLE FAIR. THE REMUERA YARDS. FOR SALE, the property of R. & E. Mac lean, the following PURE-BRED SHORT HORN BOLLS :— SOMERSET (Shorthorn)-White, calved 29th I August, 1876, the property of Messrs. R. i and E. Maclean, Penrose, Auckland. Got by Duke of Cam bridge. j Dam (Baroness of Taunton) by 25th Baron Wethcrby (27,081) g.d. (Countess of Taunton) by Duke of Somerset j (26,012) * ! 3rd d. (Windsor's First) by Red Windsor (24,9261 4th d. (Crocus) by Henry Ist (26,370) sth d. (Cowslip) by Saladin (15.231) i 6th d. (Splendour) by Chatfcutter (12,572) 7th d. (Wharton Lady) by Gainford 2nd (6,030) Bth d. (Moss Rose) by Wharton (2,833) 9th d. ( ) by Count (1,883) 10th d.( ) by Sir William (2,640) 11th d.( )by Young Rockingham (52510) i 12th d.( ) b/ Wellington (2,824) ' ' 13th d. ( ) by Northumberland (464) 14th d.( ) by Sty ford (103) ' loth d. ( ) by Bolingbroke (86). ARGUS (Shorthorn)— White, calved 19th Sep tember, 1876, bred by, and the property of, Messrs. R. & E. Maclean, Penrose, Auck land. Got by Duke of Cambridge. Dam (Anemone) by Earl of Derby (28,502) g.d. (Constant) by Earl of Fife (23,885) 3rd d. (Bride) by Conqueror (21,166) • 4th d. (Anemone 3rd) by Upstart (9,760) ! sth d. (Anemone) by Allan-a-Dale (7,718. 1 6th d. (Ultima) by Little John (4.232) 7th d. (Beatrice) by Caliph (1.774) Bth d. (Quiokly) by Spring (2,721) l Oth d. ( ) by Argus (055) I 10th d.( ) by Defender (IS_) i 11th d. ( ) by Petrarch (488) 12th d.( ) by own brother V, Gom^s whita 13th d.( )by gS atterfly (101) WRANGLER-R*_ a ~T w _ ite) ca . ved 2 2nd Wm» > jer _ 187G| at p enr o S e. Got by Duke o. Cambridge. Dam (Baron Jessamine) by 25th Baron 'Wetherby g.d. (Jessamine) by Young Knight, bred by Colonel Townsley. ALFRED BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, APRIL 6, N 0 0 _.. A U C T I O N SALE IN THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH BOULTER,. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. G. W. BIN NE V WILL sell by public auction, at the Exchange Sale Rooms, on Friday, tho 1 6th April, at 12 o'clock, ALL THAT PARCEL OF LAND, containing about _ acres, situated at Remucra, ad joining the property of Messrs. T. & S Morrin. For particulars see fut __ a advertisement. FRIDAY, APRIL 6. AT 12 O'CLOCK. J AT THE EXCHANGE. AUCTION MART FREEHOLD EARM4A.ND RUN, SITU ATED ON THE KAUKAPAKAPA RIVER. G. w. blnney. Has been favoured Avith instructions ffoffl the Executor of the will of the late Captain Wm* Stayers. to sell by pubhc auction, at the Ex« change Auction Mart, on Friday, Oth At>___ 1877, at 12 o'clock sharp; v i'™ APWi. npHE following Very Valuable PRO* ,-*- _,PERT. ES:—7O Acres, and _ raod3 Land, together with Good Five-roomed House, Stables Cow-shed, and Stockyard, with landing reserve to the river. The sod is the very best in the district. The facilities for taking produce to the Railway, and to the Saw Mills at M _iroa by Avater, are remarkably good, and the Flour Mills, lately erected Avit bin half a mile. Ought to rocom-. mend this property to any p.rson on the loot out for a good homestead, Also, GOO Acre, olithe rpposiie side oi the __T6F This Lahd has never bt>au cultivated out a great part of it is re_lly flssfrclass,- Jit for agricultural or gracing jjurposee,- There is a largo quantity ot ftauri and, othor tint bora, to say no&hmg of air - (I uautity of Fiax upon the property. TnO" Srtftsbtuer will havo no diiik-ulty m ship- j piiig, as deep water vvim. all 4d_ng the land. Fpr further particulars apply tot-he AttetiQat.*. I, r£e_m_ CftSb,