The depositions of the child's evidence before the Magistrate's Court at the Thames were then read to the jury by the Registrar, Mr Willcocks. This being the case for the prosecution, Mr Hesketh said he had two -witnesses as to prisoner's character to call. His Honor was doubtful whether such -dence was admissible, but thought this ,as not one of those cases in which such evidence should be excluded, and ruled that it was admissable. James Graham, solicitor, had mtimatefy knowu the prisoner at the bar for at least twelve years, and he had never known any thing bad against him. Had never known anything against his moral character. John Hancock, of the United Service Hotel, had known prisoner for sixteen years. He had also been in his service. He believed that prisoner had always conducted himself in a proper manner. > Mr Hesketh then addressed the jury for the defence. His Honor, in summing up the evidence, said it was now the unpleasant duty of the jury to determine upon the guilt or innocence of the prisoner, and it was his duty to assist tham as far as possible in coming to a right conclusion. His Honor then went carefully over the evidence, and left the case to the judgment of the jury. Prisoner was sentenced to three years penal servitude. The jury found the prisoner guilty, with a recommendation to mercy, on account of his previous good character. His Honor, in commctiting upon the character of the crime, said £that such crimes were becoming far too common, but he was bound, in passing sentence, to give effect to the recommendation to mercy and his previous good character, the sentence upon him would be three years penal servitude. The Court then adjourned until 10 o'clock on Monday morning.

THE MOANATAIRI.

FURTHER depression is to be recorded in these shares to-day. There was a slight rally at the opening of the market, and a few'changed hands at £12. Between ten and eleven o'clock the following telegram was received : —

Grahamstown. 4 cwt specimens from old run. Gold still showing in the face. —R. Comer. The absence of any adjective with the word gold in this telegram rendered holders still more uneasy, and the price quickly fell to £1010s at which several parcels were sold. Side by side with the above message, was this morning posted another, received yesterday afternoon. Grahamstown, yesterday 3.20 p.m. Soft ground has come across the roof of stope. and cut off gold on new run, leaving prospects on this run poor.— R. Comer. _ This subject is now fully alluded to, m the subjoined letter, which was this morning'received by Mr White. To F. A. White Esq.,— Sir,—l beg to inform you that this morn inc a'larse viece of No. 9 reef was undercut on the new run of gold. The blast brought down scwt. of specimens, but upon working out the shaken ground soft country was discovered, which has completely cut ott the cold : in fact it has caused a very sudden change in this part of the reef, but I do not think it extends westward over the old shot of gold where there is still a good show. would not have been refused admittance to the mine this morning if he had come aione. The specimen stone from Auckland has been safely received, but it is not yet crushed.—l remain. &c,

R. Comer.

The present tone of the market is very unhealthy, but a large number of share holders stick to their scrip with steady pertinacity, confident that a better state of things is at hand. Piakos and Kuranuis are firm.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[From our own Correspondent.]

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. Carmie's Moanatairi tribute has 26ozs. 16dwt8. Waiomn Creek washings, 6ozs. The Piako Company has got good gold on the lode, which is now being broken down..

LATEST GOLD RETURNS.

Alburnia Company, 373 ozs 17 dwts. Kurunui Hill (Campbell's), 3 ozs 10 clwts. Caledonian (James'), loz 4 dwts. _ The Piako reef is widening, and gold is still shewing in improved quality and quantity. . „ The Moanatairi is not looking so yell. The Kuranui Hill reef is more denned, and gold is still showing

SHAREMARKET,

The following are latest stock quota tions—Sales: Moanatairi,. £12 to £10; May, 25s ; Waitekauri, 18s ; Young New Zealand, 7s; Perseverance, 2s 2d; United Kingdom, 9d. Sellers: Moanatairi, £1010s; Xuarnui Hill, 40s; Piako 15s ; Queen o May (double), 26s ; ditto (2nd issue), 12s ; Waitekauri, 19s; United Kingdom, Is ; New Morning Star, 6s 6d. Buyers : Kur amiiHill, 37s 6d; Piako, 14s ; Young New .Zealand, 7s.

RUSSELL, this day. LATEST SHIPPING. supposed to bethe Thistle and Ness. . jesterday.

(Press Agency)

WELLINGTON, this day. THEATRICAL ROW. rWIeS flUlsden, custodian tor the Theatre Company, and business manager formerly connected with the tlieatie tor 'Srin- mitten an anoajmous.letter to one to take his trial at the next Criminal Sittings of the Supreme Court. *„„■%- The Hawea sailed for Nelson and Auck land at 2 p.m. Passengers s—Mesas Hooper, Suiter, Surman, and Anson.

WANGANUI,

this day.

SPORTING. Orand National Handicap of 150 soys.- Two guineas nomination, five guineas acceptances. Nomination, May 1 ; accept ances, May 14th. Maiden Plate oO soys.

DUNEDIN, thisd*y. WASTE LANDS BOARD. The Waste Lands Board1! to-day decided not to release three of the runs, strode dis senting. This is indicative of the policy on the part of the Board to throw the country open for settlement, most likely in 5,«W ( &CPREVALENCE OF SCARLET FEVER. A ?übL meeting, attended by 300 people, was held to consider the advisability of continuing tthe fever hospital on the Town Belt. A resolu tion was carried affirming the necessity of such n hospital, and that steps be taken to get the notion of parliament for its continuance w *ts. SKofflcer has informed the City moil that there are many cases of scarlet TiA Directors of the Union Company have •reduced Captain Andrews to the rank of chief officer in tfeeir employ, and Oapiain fenfflths, of the Beautiful Ste &s3umsd the WMMnaafl

CONSECRATION OF MASONIC LODGE, REMUERA.

The interesting and important ceremony of consecrating a new Masonic Lodge, under the English Constitution, will take place at the Newmarket Hotel this evening. The brethren, who will doubtless be present in large numbers, will assemble in the first instance in the ante-room, and will thence proceed to the Lodge-room. At 6 p.m. the Acting-Deputy District Grand Master, with his officers, will enter in procession and take the chair, being received with grand honors. After prayer the Lodge will be duly opened with solemn music, and reading from the Scriptures, after which the usual credentials and -warrants will be read, and the Lodge will be constituted in accordance with the ancient rites of the craft. The ceremony of consecration with prayer and anthems will then bo performed, followed by the invocation, odes, responses, and ancient Masonic ceremonies. After the reading of the proclamation by the acting Director of Ceremonies, the reading of Scriptures, and the concluding anthem, the regular meeting of the new Lodge avIII be Held for the installation of Brother William Lodder, Past-Master, as worshipful master elect, according to ancient custom. At nine o'clock a banquet will take place, which will bo largely attended by the brethren.

WASTE LANDS BOARD.

Yesterday (Continued)

APPLICATIONS FOR LAND. Applications of this character from Messrs Andrews and Wrigiey, in reference to land at Wairoa, from W. S. Howell for land at Mercury Bay, from M. C. Henl«y for land at Kaukapa kapa, and from Henry Palmer for land at Makarau, were met with resolutions to put the several blocks up for public auction. Thomas Prescott applied for permission to take up under the Homestead Act lots 52 and 14, at Ruakaka. It was agreed to put lot 14 up to auction. John Sutherland petitioned to be allowed to take up under the Homestead Act 100 acres of land at Waipu, which he had partialy cultivated. The request was acceded to. Mr'H. C. Young wrote asking the Board to offer for public sale at the upset price of 5s an acre the Kororoumaniu block, at Waikato Heads, 2,240 acres. It was decided to treat the land as second-class land, and offer it for sale in lots of 320 acres each.

RIGHT TO DIG KAURI GUM. Several applications were made for the sole right to dig kauri gum on the Waipaua block, Mano-onui. The surveyor's report was read, and the Board agreed to a resolution to put the boon asked for up to auction.

THE MIRANDA COALFIELD. James McGregor made an application to lease 650 acres at Miranda Redoubt, in considera tion of his being the discoverer of a seam of coal in it. The secretary was instructed to in form the applicant that the Board could do nothing until the land had passed through the Native Lands Court. ■ HERD'S POINT. Two applications for land at Hokianga were postponed till Mr Yon Stnrmer had sent the Board further particulars.

MR G. V. STEWART. A letter from this gentleman was read, stating that he had been unable to obtain the extra 10,000 acres he had applied for in the neighbourhood of Katikati. He had, however, in conjunction with Captain Turner, picked out 8,000 acres, which he was willing to accept m lieu of the 10,009 promised, if the Board would consent to a proportionate reduction in price. Captain Turner's report was read, and tne Board discussed the proposals. It was agreed not to grant some of the land which Mr Stewart had included, but to offer Jbim lots 62, b3, 90, 9b, and 38 in the Parish of Takowai, tho remainder of the 8,000 acres to be made up of Crown Lands adjoining Katikati. BAY OF PLENTY. Mr William Kelly was informed, in answer to an application for certain lands in this district, that his request would be entertained as soon as the lands referred to come under the control of the Board.

VOLUNTEER LAND PCRIP. A communication from Wellington informed the Hoard that Volunteer Land Scrip could be exercised on all conHecated land under its control.

DAVID LEITH. This settler was granted permission to take up laud which he had selected in 1803 on the 10 acre system, but which he had been preven ted from resin ing on. NEW ZEALAND LAND LAWS AND IMMIGRATION. A letter, from the Grown Lands Ollicc, Wel lington was read, advocating tho circulation in Great Britain of information relating to the Land Laws and Land Systems of New Zealand. The Inspection of Reserves Com mittee, consisting of the Chairman, Mr Firth, and Dr Campbell, were appointed a Committee to consider the matter.

This was all the business.

THE NEW WESLEYAN SABBATH SCHOOL, PITT-STREET.

Tnis handsome edifice has at last had 5 its top stone placed on, and it forms a conspicuous feature at the corner of Pitt-street and Karanga hape road. The building, as it now stands, mea sures G6 feet long, by 15 broad, and the apex of the roof is 30 feet from the floor. The interior is novel, as far as Auckland is concerned, and the space utilised in every possible way for health and convenience. At the entrance, as you pass in on either side of the massive doors, are two spacious rooms, for the use of the secretaries and librarians, 13 x7. Kight in the middle are 30 forms, made specially for ease, 11 teet in length. Away at the furthest end of the building, in the most prominent position in the school, is the handsomely raised desk for the Superintendent. This position is so arranged that the eye of the conductor of the school may swiftly scan every teacher and scholar. On me right and left of the desk are the young mens and womens' bible-class rooms, 10 x 8. Imme diately behind the desk, there are two other rooms, Bxß. On either side of the long building are the other class-rooms, 8 x 7}, 14 rooms in all, well fitted up, and ventilated. The gas arrange ments are very complete. The main lights are two star chandeliers, with 15 burners each. Ihe school will hold 400 pupils. The interior is altogether a most pleasing picture. The room will be hung around with elegant mottoes, framed and supplied by the Sunday-school Union One prettily mounted motto will hang over the secretary's room, with the words, " Suffer the Children to Come unto Me.' Over the main window will hang " The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want." Along the class rooms are some chaste and illuminated texts or Scripture, alternated with oleographs, contain in? Scripture subjects. We have not space to go as minutely into description as we should like but we cannot allow such a building to s?o up without at least calling attention to it. The school itself has now grown to such a size that unless the present accommodation had been completed, the-officers of the school must have failed to supply the urgent-need. This school is the mother school of Methodism in Auckland, and includes the old IJigh-street and Hobson strcet schools, long since giveo up. The opening services are to be held on next Sabbath, Sermons will be preached morning and evening in the Pitt-street Church, by t^o new ministers ; there will also be an afternoon service. It is hoped tnafc the donations on the opening day will re ward the praiseworthy efforts of the trustees.

MOUNT EDEN SOIREE.

The friends of religious .progress ajid fewnday school work in connection with the Baptist Church held an anniversary tea and public meeting last evening in Mount Eden school room, which was^fully attended. About 80 persons partook of a good, plain Enghsh tea, under the motherly superintendence of Misses Jones Reid, Wells, Bunting, Latchfield,and Mrs Ellyett. Mr Levi W. Eaton occupied the chair/ Mr John Houghton, of the Waikato, offered prayer, '£he chairman, in a good speech, detailed some of his "<jsyn personal experiences in religious life, and sa*d/fhsi h,<j had in early youth chosen the Saviour's side, and through a long busy, and arduous career he had ne-frer regretted the step. Mr Eaton then proceeded to speak upon the value and importance of Sunday-schools, and concluded with some excellent advice to teachers. Mr Rushbrook, the seesejary, read the^report and balance sheet, wfiicfe shewed that the work Tiad advanced during #ue year. The average attendance had been 31 in fche n^ormng and 5i in the afternoon; teachers, morning 4, aftertfO.w 7 It was hoped that the small debt for Geiling and lining the class-rooms would be liquidated by the proceeds of the soiree. The report advocated an extension in the library, as the volumes therein had been well thumbed. The receipts for the past year were £23 12s Id; expenditure, £23 10s Id, having a surplus of Is9d in favour of the school. The first speaker was Ralph Stewart, of Somerset, who spoke on the text " Despise not ih%daj of small things.' which was elaborated and $>P«l*<i §&& muob. power, and indicated a well-stored 'ftmd, Mr Fry followed with a few thoughts on the Wdrances to Christian work, with suggestiona as to Lew they should be treated and subdued. Mr EF.ve'tt spoke on th« " Preparative work of Sunday-school 'teachers" in an argumentative and forcible manner: Mr C. Hill dealt with the practical work of the Sundaywhool.and touched upon its material hindrances. Mr Hill's discourse was suggestive, thoughtful, and sound. Mr Robert B. Shalders, in a brief speech, urged 'the necessity of having God in the thought, whiis eagaged in the Sunday-school. Mr Carey Brown made a good speech, in fact, the best we have heard' of .this gentleman's addresses. Mr Ewington's subieot yras the 11 Objects of Sunday-school teaching," whiek, of courae. are patent to most people, but to which Me speaker imparted new light in ft very pleasing and succasstul manner. The Tonic j B.oJ-to clps, wider ta« i9»&>?6&» ot Jlv

c ranwell, rendered the following choice pieces: Blessed Jesus," " Sleepers, Wake" (Mendel sohn), "ORest In God," and Through the day Thy love hath spared us." The whole concluded with the Benediction.

ILL-GOTTEN GAIN BY MILK-SELL ING.

(To the Editor of the Star). Sir,—At the present time, when it is suggested that a police raid should be made against our milk-sellers to ascertain how far that precious and indispensible fluidical necessary of life is diluted with water, it may not be out of place to give publicity to the following truthful anecdote, which illustrates the evil of making money-by unjust mean 3: A woman in the North of tocot land obtained her living by milk-selling, and finding the trade to be a profitable one. she resolved to make the most of it. In the course of a few years she found herself in possession ot a considerable amount of wealth, and being a very worldly person, she made up her mina, with a view to still better her circumstances, to emigrate to British North America with some relatives and acquaintances who had deter mined to try their fortune on the other side or the Atlantic, The woman, previous to her em barkation, got all her money changed into gold, which she deposited in a strong canvass bag, made for the purpose. On board the vessel she kept the treasure (her god) about her person, and when she retired to rest she placed it under her pillow, and probably dreamt about the hap piness which she would enjoy in the future land of her adoption, from having the command of so much "filthy lucre," which she was shortly afterwards constrained to acknowledge her money to be, by a singular providential circum stance, for in all occurrences, even to the tailing of a sparrow, the interposition of Providence must be admitted. The poor.gold-loving woman fell sick one day, and was unable to leave her bunk. On board the vessel there was a pranky monkey, who, when let loose,was in the habit ot rummaging about below the decks, and carrying away any portable articles to which he took a fancy, as such animals frequently do. He paid a visit to the old lady's berth, and finding her asleep, adroitly snatched the bag of gold from under her pillow, and jumped on deck with it. The woman awakened, and frantically pursued the robber, who nimbly made lineway up the ladder on deck, when he rested for a moment. Immedi ately on the appearance of his pursuer on deck, the monkey, with a defiant grin, sprang up to the rigging, and perched himself on a spar, the woman below invoking all manner of curses upon him. The monkey, how;evor, promptly proceeded to business, and having succeeded in untying the strings at the mouth of the bag, he opened it, and began to dispose of its contents. The first sovereign he took out he pitched over board, and the second he dropped on deck, which was greedily picked up by its owner, who in intense agony, stood watching the monkey s proceedings. Jack continued his sport until the bag was wholly emptied, alternately dropping the gold, sovereign by sovereign into the deep and on deck, with wonderful precision. On counting the coins which fell on deck, the woman found that the monkey had just saved her one half of her money. She then lifted up her hands and exclaimed, " Oh, that is nothing but a judg ment from God upon me, for 1 always watered the milk I sold one half, and the value of what I gave my customers in water has been taken from me, and only the price of the milk is left. ' Honesty, after all, is the best policy.'"—A Just Measure.

CHICAGO MINSTRELS.

A LARGE number of persons flocked to the Theatre Royal last evening to listen to the melodies, and watch the performances of these clever minstrels. The programme was the same as that of the previous evening, and succeeded in winning the laughter and approba tion of the assemblage. There is nothing tragical in these entertainments, but rhcre are some very beautiful sentimental ballads, full of pathos and poetic beauty. The chief aim, how ever, seems to be a desire to cause fun and merriment by light, and what serious people would call frivolous amusement: still, a good hearty laugh is necessary at times, and it has been said that laughter has a tendency to make people fat. FalstalF is represented by the premier poet as a laughing, fat man. Hence, people who are of a fretful, pining, and hy pochondriacal disposition, should visit the Theatre Royal, and we believe that, in the presence of the Minstrels, the shadows would pass, at least for a time, and their lungs, -vould have freer action. The sentimental songs of Messrs. Marshall, Towle, Gary, and Hawkins were delightful. The intervening conundrums, and smart sayings of the corner men were most relishable, while the nimble legs, and changing features of Mr Wallace were wondrons to behold. We notice several changes in the programme of this evening, and the introduc tion of a grand operatic duet from "DoiiPas que," by Messrs. Hawkins and Towle.

OHINEMURI.

FFitoM Ouu owx Couuespondent.] WAITJCKA UHI, April 7th,

Waitkkauki G. M. Co.—Good progress is being made in opening up th"< KiO feet level of this mine, the main drives from each side of the winze being now fully 33 feet from it, au-l carry ing a large body of gold bearing quartz the whole distance. The reef is not quite so large in size in the face of the drives, but still averages about 12 feet thick. Going south, a leading slope has been started, and some very rich stone has been broken there from the last couple of shifts. In the drive going north, there is a good show of gold in tho face, and every proba bility that the gold will be carried as far as No. 1 winze, about 100 feet further ahead. At the low level, what was supposed to be the main reef, has been broken through, and the main reef found on the other side between 3 and i feet has been driven across it, and no signs of the hanging -walls are to hand. The stone in the new find is of a hard rubbly nature, and carries splendid gold, the precious metal being seen in nearly every stone broken out. The Go's 40 stamp mill is constantly engaged reducing stone of good quality, and from the show.of amalgam on the plates, a highly satisfactory return is expected at the end of. the month. WELCOME G.M. Co, —In the low level work is being pushed ahead in both crosscuts in No. 4 lode which is a nice gold-bearing leader, about 1 foot in size. On the upper level the manager has started to sink a winze on the No. 2 cross-leader, and is carrying down a strong lode, from which rich prospects are obtainable. A drive from the low level will meet the winze, and as there is only about 30 feet to sink, it will not take long to make the connection, and by the time the tram way is finished sufficient ground will be opened to enable the manage to forward a large quan tity "f good stone to the mill. Perseverance G.M. Co.—The low level is now in a distance of 25 feet, and a few feet more should take it under the line of tho gold-bearing lode lately discovered on the surface. A winz<> is being sunk from the surface to connect with the drive. About G feet has been sunk and nearly every stone broken, and shows gold in small patches wherever broken. The lode being close to the surface is rather broken, and no definite idea can be formed as to its true size. At pre sent there are about 18 inches of stone very similar in appearancß to the Young New Zea land stone, and it speaks well for the mine that so much gold can be seen, as it is thickly impreg nated with base metals, which covers over a large portion of the yellow metal. Fair progress is being made with Nos. 1 and 2 sections of the tramway, but labour is very scarce, and if better inducements are not held out for men to come up here, I'm afraid the tramway wont be finished in the time stipulated.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

REPORT. Bank of New Zealand—£2o. National Bank—Buyers, 67s 6d. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 38s. Thames fifas—Buyers, 30s. South British Insurance—Buyers, 775. Caledonian (double)- Sel'ers, 603. Inverness—Sellers, 6s. Moanatairi—£l2 to £10, £11; buyers, £11; sel lers, £11 103. New Zealand Insurance—Buyers, 91s. Union Sash and Door Co.—Sellers, £8 ss. National Insurance—Buyers, 30s. Standard Insurance—Buyers, 13s 6d. T?ed Queen— 3p, is ; buvera, 3s; sellers, 3s 6d. Waitskauri—S lers. 19s. Alburnia—2ls 6a to 21s 9d (ex div). Yijung New Zealand —Buyers, 7s. Union Beach—3as; Selfors, 40s Tokatea —Sellers, 7s 6d. ' '' Royal Oak—Buyers, 6a ; sellers, 6s 6d. Queen of Beauty—Sellers, 255. Kuranui Hill—iOs, 35s 375, ; buyers, 35s ; sel lers, 375. Thames—6os; sellers, 655.

Piako—ls <, 16s. 14s: sellers, 15s. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

The ship Electro is coming in as we go to press.

THE EVENING STAB, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 1877.



mO BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted, a Re a. imifer; constant employment to a Rood workman.—Apply Wilkins & Co., 42, Victoria street; mq BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted, a good _S_ ' Workman,—APlfly £9 R, Fort, ShortlaJid street. • ' ' ' •' ' ' •' • WANTED, Buyers for 590 Oilskin Suits, hat and all complete. Where can we buy them 1 Why at I. Levy's Monster Clothing Mart, fofj2a L 6d|i__ = W "ANTED, a clean active Lad to wait at table.—Chas. Burton, Confectioner Queen-street. ANTED, a Carpenter and Bricklayer fora small job in the country.—Apply this evening sharp at Simpson's (Jrocety Store, A'b6r,crpm)jic"-streef. TirANTEDT oTgood Oem^mT^enwi-r, i 1 able to milk.---Anuly S9tft©sMd&Lyck.



WANTED, a General Servant able to cook.—Apply to Mrs. Kenderdine, Eden street. , WANTED, a Barmaid for the Nil Des perandum Hotel, Thames; a quiet re spectable girl will have a good place.—Apply at the Foresters' Arms, Albert-street. ANTED, a good General Servant. — Apply to Mrs. Wm. Hollo Brown, Dcvonport, North Shore. ANTED, a good Hand, and two Apprenticos for the Dressmaking.—Mrs. Jenkins, Temple of Fashion, Newmarket. WANTED, Female Cook (town), wages .16; Irish Girl to wash and milk, good wages (Waikato); middle-aged woman, married couple, young girls, and female Servants.— Hannaford's Registry. Queen-street- ANTED, a first-class Fitter.—Jones & Co., Boot-closers, High-street, near Vulcan Lane. WANTED, for Coromandel, for a small private family, a good General Servant. References required.—Apply this office. ANTED, a strong Youth as Message Boy. —Apply Star Office. ANTED, good Coat Hands ; none but those competent need apply; log prices paid.—G. Bryett, Shortland Crescent. ANTED, a smart Boy for Grocery business.—John C. Morrin, Queen-street. WANTED, immediately, two Men and two Boys, with good references, to go Hawking.—W. 11. Dampier, Wyndlmm-street. WANTED, a Girl about 14 to learn Electro-plate Burnishing.—Apply to James Cook, Wyndham-street. WANTEDJ a smart Boy about 14 as an Apprentice to learn Silver - plating. Character required.—Apply to James Cook, Wyndham-street. ( WANTED, by a young Lady, a Situation as Saleswoman. No objection to leaving Auckland.—Address by letter to H.W., Star office. ANTED, 10 Bushmen.—Apply at the Nottingham Castle Hotel, Abercrombie street, between 7 and 9 this evening, or from 10 to 12 to-morrow morning. None but good bush men need apply. _^____ ANTED, an Apprentice to the Bootmaking; one accustomed to the ; trade preferred.—Apply to H. W. Simes, Karangahapo Road, Newton. WANTEI), a Waiter.—Apply Thames Hotel. WANTED, a useful Girl about 14.— Apply Star office. WANTED, an Upholsterer to make Mattresses and Palliasses.—Apply to T. and 11. Cooke, 67, Queon-stroet. "" ANTED, for the Waikato, a good General Servant who can cook and cat wall.—Apply at this oliiei;. \"ITANTED, Apprentices to the Boot VV1 Machine Department.—Apply Garrett Bros., Dublin Steam Boot Factory, Wakeileld street. WANTED, a respectable person to arlopt healthy Boy a week old.—Apply to Mrs. Whin, West-street, Newton. __ WANTEI), in a private family, living in the healthiest part of Grafton Road, one or two Gentlemen as Permanent Boarders. For address apply at this office. ANTED, by the Advertiser—aged 30, married, of steady habits—Employment as Clerk, Collector, Storeman, or General \Vork; good, handy workman ; has a good knowledge of mechanical work. Good references.—A. 8., care of S. Brooking. Mining Agent, 19, In surance Buildings. WANTED, a young Man, one accus tomed to the" Butchering preferred. —R. Elley, Butcher, Parnoll. ANTED, a Man and a Boy to milk. Apply to A. Cucksey, Grocer, Wakefield street. ANTED, Lodgings (without board) in a respectable house, by a Young Man. Apply by letter to " H.H.," Star Office. WANTED, a Cook for the Manukau Hotel, Onehunga; good references re quired.—H. Hardington. WANTED, two good Grooms.—Apply F. Quick, Victoria-street. WANTED, (> or 8 steady and respect able Men as Boarders at/Waterman's Dining Rooms and Boarding House, Qucen strect, next Montague's Fancy Bazaar. Terms moderate. WANTED, several good Bench Hands for piece work. —Apply Parker's London Boot Factory, Wakeflcld-sfcrcet. WANTED, a Cook and Laundress.— Apply Mrs. Alfred E. Isaacs, Eden-street, opposite District Court. WANTED~To"Tdisposo of a- Grocery Business in the best part of the City.— For particulars appl.> at this office. WANTED, a Man who understands gardening and can milk.—For address, apply J. Uoagrave and Co. ANTED, a good Coat hand ; highest wages given.—H. L. Posscnniskie, Tailor, Shortland-strcct. WANTED, three Gentlemen Boarders, in a quiet house, no children orothe boarders, every comfort.—Apply at this office, L"ABOURERS.— Wanted strong active Young Men as Day Labourers.—Apply to Ireland Brothers. Panmure. , W' ANTED X N OWN, Waterman's Dining Rooms are the only Family Dining Rooms where you can get a Good Dinner for a Shilling, including all the delicacies of the season. Give a trial and see. Good Beds. A Night Bell for late visitors.—Note address: Next Montague's Fancy Bazaar. ■ , ■ TTTANTED KNOWN, that Kobleys T V Patent Prepared Flour, Wheat Meal, Porridge Meal, and Food tire eminently econo mical and highly recommended by the faculty, and are on sale by Grocers and Storeuien. The Flour makes excellent Bread, Tea-cakes, Scones, Piecrust, and all kinds of Pastry, with out yeast. The Wheatmical makes Brown Bread also without yeast. The Porridge Meal makes a most wholesome and palatable Dish of Porridge ; and the Food is superior to anything in New Zealand for Infants and Invalids.— Manufactured by J. ROBL.EY, in,the Premises at the back of Messrs. Brown & Paten, Durham street, Auckland. Testimonial.—Sir,~ltaffords me much"pieasure.in reporting 'upon your Meal, especially adapted for infant food, or for young children with impaired digestive organs, or in valids, demanding a light and highly nutritive pabulum easy of assimilation. This tp my mind quite meets the want so long desired—an essen tial aid in the treatment of chronic irritation of the bowels—and for which you desarve the thanks of the profession. —I am, yours, &0., F. W. Wright, Lie. Phys. and Surg., &c, Dom. of Canada. ' 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 6d; Sergeant's Excelsior Mixture, 3a, being a combination of rarest and choicest Teas imported; Good House hold Flour, 7lbs for Is; Preserved Milk, best brand, 9d $ tin, Ss $ doz.; Good Bacon, 9d's lb Good Cheese, from id $ lb; Sparkling White Sugar, 5d 13 ib ; Pure Limejuice, 8d |! hot;; Pearl Barley, 3id $ lb; Whiting, Id $ lb; Washing Soda, 71bs for Is. Every other article of the best quality at the lowest possible prices. I^OTICE TO THE PUBLIC. A. M. NORMANBY, NAVAL AND MILITARY TAILOR, (Late Princcs-3treet, Auckland), , Takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous customers fqr the lib.er.al support and patronage tiiey have hitherto given him, and at th'o same time to inform them that ho has declined busi ness on his own account, and engaged with Mr J. Cosgrave to conduct the Order Department of the Tailoring business in Mr C.'s establish ment in Queen-street, where gentlemen will find the same pare taken tq nroduce a superior fit. which has hitherto distinguished him,— A. M. NORMAN BY.-April, 1877. "OALMERSTON GOLD MINING JL COMPANY (LIMITED). An Extraordinary Oeheitil Meeting of the Shareholder!* hi the above Company, will be held at Mr. Joseph Newman's office, Insurance Buildings. Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 10th day of April, 1577, at 2 p.m. Business:—To pass &■ bwecial resolution, ''That the EeKisteved:)Office' of the Palmeraton Gold Mininir Company < Limited), be removed from Coromamlei to Auckland." By oriiijr Qf the Directors, MfcH^RISON. SccrctfU'Y" Coromandel, 7th April, 1877. ■\rotiCE. of"r~e~mlTvXl. ___S| HERR SCHOTT Will receive his Pupils at his New Residence, Harbour View, Shortland» street. Cl f\ f\ A Tcr LEND on~Building iS-v/v/'L' Society principles, or on any terma la suit. Borrowei^C, Williamson,



TO LET, a four-roomed House in Chapel-street, opposite St.- Matthew's Church.—Apply on the premises. 0 LET, at Newmarket, that Shop next Post-office, flitted with gas, shelving, counter, &c, with House of three rooms and kitchen; rent low.—J. Angus. TO LET, a three-roomed Cottage at Parnell; rent, 6s. per week.—Apply to Mr. Nairn, Grocer, Parnell. LET, in town, 2 Rooms, one with fireplace.—Apply at this office. 0 LET, a comfortable Cottage in Sea field View; possession to be had on Mon day next. — Apply to T. Peacock, Optician, Shortland-streot. TO LET, in Pitt-street, a good 7-roomed House, three fire-places, well, pump, tanks, &c. —Apply Mr. John Wilson, Melbourne Store, Karangahapo Road; or E. W. Morrison, Dublin street, Newton. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders are invited up to 10 o'clock on WED NESDAY, 18th instant, for the Erection of a Villa Residence near the Whau. T. B. CAMERON. Architect. m O BUILDERS Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of SATURDxI V, the 14th instant, for the Erection of Offices and Store in Custom house-street. Plans, &c, at my office, P. HERAPATH, Architect, Queen-street, Auckland. m o 5b u~~i l d c r s. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to SATURDAY, the 21st instant, for the Erection and Completion of Three Shops in Wellesley-street. Plans, &c, at my office, P. HERAPATH, Architect. mHE AUCKLAND HOTEL, QUEEN JL AND HIGH-STREETS. Tenders for the Lease, for a term of years, of this Commodious and most Centrally-situated Hotel, will be received until noon of Wednes day, 18th inst. For particulars, apply to C. WILLIAMSON, Hotel Broker, Vulcan Lane. LOST, between the Railway Station and the Waitemata Hotel, a Boy's dark Tweed Coat.—Finder will be rewarded on leaving it at Thames Hotel. LOST, between the City Road and the Choral Hall, a Lady's Shawl.—Finder will oblige by returning same to 8. Worms, Sydney House Refreshment Rooms, Queen-street. pTrflE'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 force, which may be felt as a tremulous motion in the muscles, which 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 uoe 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 |shbu 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 arms and limbs, rubbing night and morn ing. It renders those muscles elastic and firm : should the muscles be sore a good dressing will give immediate relief, and prevent the distres sing effects of stiffness, &c. POTTIES SCOTTISH OIL. A slight dressing night and morning will give complete immunity from fleas, mosquitoes, sand flics, ticks, and all kinds of bush vermin. The Oil when rubbed in all over the body or hands and face, dries at once, leaving a beautiful gloss on the skin, which, while it feels highly agree able, forms a perfect barricade. POTTIES HORSE AND CATTLE MEDICINES. B&" Agent fob Auckland— AICKIN, CHEMIST, QUEEN-STREET. "VTEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL. _Ll Rev. Peter Mason, B.A. The Second Quarter will Commence on MON DAY, the 16th instant. pURIEI POSTS ON SALE. The undersigned has ON SALE, 1,000 first clasa Puriri Posts, at the Lowest Market Price. R. A. ENGLAND, Coal and Firewood Daaler, Onehunga. "XT 0 T I C E. In accordance with the Proclamation in " Gazette" 15, March 23,1870, the Annual Meeting of Justices of the Peace resident in Auckland District will be h«ld, »t the Police Court, Auck land, on TUESDAY, the 24th instant, at 12 o'olock noon, for the purpose of Choosing a Chairman of Petty Sessions, and Settling a Rota of Attendance for the ensuing year. G. M. MITFORD, Chairman. ERCHANTS, AGENTS, and others, can have Office Books Ruled and Bound, any pattern, to suit requirements. Magazines, Music, and other Works bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next door to Evening Stak office, WyndhßTn-Rtrepr. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR \J SCHOOL, PARNELL. Quarter Days; January 25, April 12, July 5, October 20. The next Quarter begins on THURSDAY, 12th April. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., H^ad Master. V U T I C £ OF FENCING. I hereby give notice to Mr. Henry Balmforth, owner of Allotments Nos. (52 and 63, Section 33, Brown-street, Springbank, that I require him to Fence Ms half between Nos. 67 and 68, within one month from dafe, otherwise the same will be done at his expense. RICHARD WARNOCK. Durham-street, 11th April, 1877. T EASE OF FLOUR-MILL AT JLJ WESTERN SPRINGS. Town Clerk's Office, April 11,1877. The City Council will reoeive tenders until 2.30 of Wednesday, the 18th instant, for Lease of above. Particulars and inventory on appli cation. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. A RCH-HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. TAKE NOTIOE~*The Valuation List for the Arch-Hill isigliway District for the year 1877 is novy open fo,r inspeotion at Mr. Baxter's Store, All objections thereto must be left at the Assess ment Court on or before the 4th day of April, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at Mr. Bax ter's Store not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. E. W. MORRISON", Chairman Arch-Hill Highway District. -4P?~8 $"%£% GASH, balanco as agreed 'wX\./v/ upon.—Five-roomfcd ftouso. well finished, good well and tank, allottut^ 66 x 110, planted with ohoieo trees, Du.b,Mivs&rees,, Newton.---Apply on the premjsjft, Tiici a'.g, b&rauentine E M y will sail for b>~ . , Fox i'l*"*"" -jVc in a *ew days. * -SUI or passage apply to SSTONJ2 BROS., Agents. AUCKLAND LICENSED VIC*. TUALLERS.—The Licensed Victuallers of Auckland are invited to attend a Meeting to R 8 £. el, d 0? Thursday next, the 12th inst., at the British Hotel, at 4 p.m. sharp, on serious ques tions relating to the welfare of the business —H Fuller, Secivrary A.L.V.A. «"««,. «., F&.KIVATE DISCING LE«SONS.~ t Htitr.rday afternoons, from Utn J o'clock Stilt?!' °m^ "«^WE



mHEATBE ROYAL. Lessee R. J. De Lias. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT 1 TO-NIGHT Extra Attraction i -[) GREAT CHICAGO MINSTRELS ! (p LAST TIME OF HUNGRY NIGHTINGALE 1 Here's Your Fishing-Line ! Carry the News to Mary ! What Shall He Have that Killed the Deer 1 TRIPLE CLOG DANCE!!! FIRST TIME OF GRAND OPERATIC DUET FROM "DON PASQUALE," MESSRS. HAWKINS & TOWLE! To-morrow : t3T Entire Change ok Programme ! TE& Doors open at 7.30 ; Eccentricities at 8 o'clock. Prices of Admission—4s., 2s. 6d., and Is. Reserved Seats at Upton's. L °- G- T PIONEER LODGE, No. 1. A Public Meeting will be held in the Tem perance Hall, Albert-street, on THURSDAY EVENING, April 12, at Eight o'clock. The Entertainment Avill consist of Songs, Recitations. Musical Selections, and Addresses by several friends of the Order. Admission—FßEE. The Public are cordially invited. LLTSAINTS' SUNDAY - SCHOOL EN TERTAINMENT. MR. W. F. HAMMOND has kindly under taken to deliver a LECTURE in the above School THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, the 11th instant, at 7.30 o'clock. Subject, " The Lost Tribes of Israel," which interesting discourse ■will not only be illustrustod by numerous dia grams (prepared by the Lecturer), but will also be accompanied with choice selections of Music and Singing. The Rev. E. N. Bree in the Chair. Admission free. A Collection will be made during the evening in aid of the above School. ELECT AND UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT. MDLLE. ATLANTI, The American Songstress, Reader and Pianiste, will give one of her refined Drawingroom En tertainments, consisting of choice Singing, Descriptive Readings, and Piano Solos, in the LORNE-STREET HALL, On MONDAY, APRIL 16. Q HOOTING SEASON.—On Friday, th k3 13th instant, at 12 o'clock, Mr. Bucklax will ort'er for sale, at the Haymarket, a Brace o Handsome POINTER DOGS, English breed just the age for breaking in.—Particulars of pedigree, &c, can be known at the office, Durham-street, Auckland. THE THISTLE HOTEL, (Near the Theatre Royal). FIRST-CLASS LIQUORS ! FINEST BILLIARD ROOM ! UP-STAIRS BAR UNEQUALLED IN THE COLONIES. PALM ERST ON GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Books of the Palmerston Gold Mining Company (Limited) will be Closed from Tuesday, the 17th, to Friday, the 20th instant, both days inclusive, for the purpose of holding an Extraordinary Meeting in Auckland. J. H. HARRISON, ■ •' ' Secretary. Coromandel, 9th April, 1877. MARKET GARDEN, for Sale, very cheap, six miles from Auckland. Eight acres rich soil, house and stabling. Easy terms. —C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. PREACHING THE GOSPEL.-THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, in the Newton Hall, at 7.30. Subject: "The Christian a Victor," by E. Lewis, Evangelist. All are invited. BOARD and Residence ISs. per week.— Apply to Mrs. Robinson, opposite Scotia Hotel, liobson-strcet. ON SALE, By the Undersigned :— Ex 'Ephfjmy,' 'Jessie,' 'Saucy Kate,' 'Kenilworth,' & 'Emma': 65 tons BAKER'S BEST QUALITY FLOUR in sacks, 100's and 50"s. 240 sacks BRAN 30 sacks OATMEAL 3 tons PEARL BARLEY 8 cases HAMS and BACON (in cloth) i cases LARD (hi tins and bladders) 20 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE TO ARRIVE, Per 'Elizabeth Cuele' and 'Kate Brain ': 250 sacks HEAVY-FEED OATS 20 tons PRIME SYDNEY POTATOES 18 tons BAKER'S BEST FLOUR 90 sacks FOWL WHEAT. EX 'NAKDOO' @ DtTNEDIN, PROM Foochow : NEW SEASON TEAS, Finest Qualities. T. H. HALL & CO. J>ARG A I N S —IN— FINE MILL!WE AY. COSTUMES, MANTLES & JACKETS, DRESS GOODS, MANCHESTER GOODS, HOSIERY, GLOVES, LINEN SETS, &C. } BLANKETS, SHEETINGS, CLOTHING, fancy r^ ODS> &c> [ 0 I During the next three weeks we shall ofter the above goods at (xreatly Reduced i rices i DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING ON THE PREMISES. )O( . A, LIN A'BURY & CO., I 201 AND 208, QUEEN-STREET, 1 r■ -. v.... —. ~ j,_ ~_ m'



J. COSGRAVE & CO.'S GREAT SALE of Messrs. Stewart & Anderson's Wholesale Stock of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING will commence on * SATURDAY, the 31st March. The whole of that Valuable and Extensive Stock will be offered to tlie Public at Extraordinary Reductions. O TOURISTS AND VISITOKS TO WAIKATO AND THE LAKES. BUGGIES (DOUBLE AND SINGLE), AND SADDLE HORSES, ALWAYS READY FOR HIRE AT REASONABLE CHARGES. Parties intendingto go through to the Lakes provided with first-class animals by B. EDWARDS (Late of Cobb & Co.), LIVERY STABLEKEEPER, Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton, Waikato. rpHORNTON. SMITH, AND FIRTH'S JL PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale). Sacks. 100's. 50's. Crown Brand Flour, & s. d. & s. d. £ s. d. per ton 18 0 0 18 10 0 19 0 0 T.S.&F. Canterbury Brand 17 0 0 17 10 0 18 0 0 Seconds Flour .. .. 14 10 0 .. Sharps 8 10 0 Bran 6 0 0 Fowl Wheat .. .. 0 5 oto ss. 6d. The above prices include sacks and bags; sacks and bags not returnable. Terms: Cash. Auckland, February 14,1877. FRIDAY, APRIL 13. MARKET YARD. R. C. GREENWOOD HAS received instructions from the City Council, to sell by auction, the following Old Stores, at the Market on Friday, 13th inst., at 11 o'clock, 2 four-wheeled Fire Engines, 1 Californian Pump, Truck Frames, Iron Scoops, Wooden Shutters, 41 Trussels, Rakes, Old Iron, &c , &c. LguffiSl THURSDAY, APRIL 12, NOOK. WEST QUEEN-STREET. ENGINEERS' AND BLACKSMITH'S PLANT. &c, »&c, &c, R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr W. Elder, to sell by auction at his premises, Wpsl Queen-street, on Thursday 12th instant, at 12 o'clock noon, Engineer's and Blacksmith's Tools, Bellows, Anvils, 1 Brass Turner's Lathe, with Cir cular Saw, Tools, and Driving Wheel Mangle, Carpenter's Bench, &c *-.«.. /fen. AISD, House and Allotment .vi Newton Road. Also, A newly-built Residence on the Newton Road, together with a conveniently situated allotment, being part of Gundry's Paddock. FRIDAY, APRIL 13. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, on Friday, April 13, at 11 o'clock. Grey Gelding, Hansom and Harness, in good repair. ALFRED~BUCKLAND. FRIDAY, APRIL 13. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. MANGLE, BRUSSELS CARPET SEWING/MACHINES (NEW). DRAWING-ROOM SUITE. D.B. FOWLING-PIECE, &c, &c, &c. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 13th instant, at 11 oclock. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, consisting of— Drawing-room Suite, Brussels Carpet, Mangle, and Washing Machine, Loo Tables, Chests Drawers, Cheffonniers, Chairs, Sewing Machines "Brittania Co." Double-barrel Fowling Piece, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, APRIL 13. THE HAYMARKET. FOR SALE, at the Haymarket, on Fri. day, 13th inst., at 11 o'clock, TWELVE MARES AND GELDINGS, from the Waikato, comprising— Chesnut Filly, 4 years old, by " Nugget" Grey Colt, 3 years old, by " Nugget Black Filly, 3 years old, by " Nugget" Black Mare, 6 ye»rs old, by •■ Dainty Ariel" a good hack 8 Medium-sized Young Horses, fit for either saddle or harness. ALFRED BUCKLAND. MONDAY AND TUESDAY, commencing- At 11 O'clock a.m. CL E A RIN G- 0U T SALE CLOTHING, DRAPERY, HOSIERY, HABERDASHERY, &c, AT THE PREMISES LATELY OCCU PIED BY SAMUEL COOMBES, QUEEN-STREET. SHOP FITTINGS AND FURNITURE, GAS FITTINGS, INTEREST IN UNEXPIRED PORTION OF LEASE, &c. R. ART HU R HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr. F. Winter to soil by auction, at the premises, Queen-street, latoly occupied by Mr. Samuel Coombes, on Monday and Tu»sdav. commencing at 11 o'clock a.m., -=>^»j» Akeffis;? of MenW Hosiery, Haberdashery, '&c. Shop Fittings and Furniture Gaa Fittings Also, • - Premises^, hQS6 a** Commodious Terms,—Cash. FRIDAY, APRIL 13. ~~ " THE HAYMARKET. "pOR SALE, on Friday next, 13th inst., 50 sacks Prairie Grass. ALFRED BUCKULMD. ~~ FRIDAY, APRIL 13. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on i'riuay uc;a, uio i...a instant, at 11 a.m., Oats, Maize, Bran, Potatoes, Onions. Futleii cheese, Bacon and Hiuns, Fruit, etc. Poultry. Geese, Ducks, Turkeys, KowJs. Sugar, Tea, Oatmeal, FjQur, Jama, etc. At 12.30 a.m. Household Furniture ■naw anri secnttri. hand), Couches, Chairs, TabJos, Bec\ steads, Cheffonniers, Chest Drawer Carpets, Curtains, Window )>*}?*} Crockery aud Gla33wa*o, Aittt'ri^ii fsStaSBC ttUd *"*• <**»*& a, lot of jjftiswaitujsQua