Ritualism is an incipient evil in not a few Churches which, perhaps, enjoy the reputation of being Evangelical. There is Ritualism and Ritualism, as J. O. Kyle would say. Any deviation in public worship from the very simple and rigidly nOTseusuoua form laid down in the New Testament is Ritualism,* more or less, it this simplicity were to be adhered to, no bishop or clergyman Avould ever be even suspected of Ritualism.—Yours, &c, A Church man.

CABLEGRAMS.

Congress Doubtful.

Russia Refuses to Submit

Enthusiasm among Indian Troops.

Collisions Between Russians and Roumanians.

Beauclerc Scratched for Guineas and Derby.

[RETJTER'S SPECIAL TELEGRAM].

LONDON. April 22. The meeting of the Congress is doubtful. It is reported at Berlin tbat Russia refuses to siibmit. The order for an expeditionary force from Bombay to Malta has been favour ably received in India. The Indian troops are enthusiastic. Collisions have occurred between the Russians and "Roumanians.

Beauclerc, the favourite, has been scratched for the Two Thousand Guineas and Derby.

Position Not Improved.

Austria Vacillating1.

LONDON, 23rd. The position of affairs is unimproved Austria vacillates.

The essential differences between England and Russia remain unsettled. Withdrawal of British Fleet and Russian Troops. ST. PETERSBURG, Apiil 22.

It is semi-officially stated here that negotiations are on foot for fixing the pofnts whether the British ironclads and Russian troops rre to be with drawn.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Onv Own Correspondent),

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. IUKUKINA'S OBSTRUCTIVENESS. The obstructionist, Tukukino, who stopped the Komata road works some weeks ago, has now taken up the bridges in another direction by means ot a party of eight armed natives, and threatens blood shed if the roads are persisted in. The county workmen, who were Maoris, had to desist on seeing Tukukino's opposition. He claims an interest in the land.

WANGAREI, this day. A SON ACCIDENTALLY KILLS HIS FATHER. Intelligence was brought here yesterday of a most lamentable accident -which oc curred at Ruatangata on Monday. Mr William Hodge and his son were engaged in the hush splitting logs with a saw, maul, and wedges. The son was hammering in the wedges, and the father, who was behind him,somehow got his head in the way, and received a terrific blow just above the ear, which rendered him insensible. He died on Tuesday evening, it is believed from internal bleeding.

COROMANDEL, this day.fg§ THE CORBY.—MORE SPECIMENS.

CORBY.— About 401bs of rich specimens were to hand last night, and were got just as the shift was coming off, after timbering up. There is a splendid show in the face. Bright Smile.—More specimens were got yesterday, and more are expected to-day. ,-~ , c, , Mr Beetham, chairman of directors of the Golden Point, arrived last night, with the view o£ starting work in the mine, as the Corby leader traverses tlie ground. Mr Eocklifle, schoolmaster, Upper Township, has, I understand, made ar rangements for taking up the whole of the children belonging to the school to see the Circus.

[PRESS AGKNCY.]

LAWRENCE, this day. CENSUS RETURNS. The census returns for the Borough of Lawrence and the electoral district of Tua peka, show: Borough, 444 males, 401 females; electoral district, 3,276 males, ' H3 mSURGEON WANTED" The* Hospital committee are inviting applications for a surgeon for the Tuapeka Hospital; salary, £200 per annum,with free house, and right of private practice.

WELLINGTON, this day. A deputation of settlors from Manawatu waited upon the Premier and Mr Ballance to-day, and urged the necessity of a railway line between the Hutt and Manawatu. The Government promised the line Avould be surveyed without delay. Sir John Coode is expected here on Saturday. Sailed : Drover, for the Mauukau.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. STOPPAGE OF ROAD WORK. Tukukino and a party of eight natives, armed with guns, stopped road-making at Rotokohu, tore up one bridge, and des troyed another. Tukukino said if the work were persis+ed in, there -would be bloodshed. An Ohinemuri correspondent says they are so bounceable that it is hardly safe for a white man to live amongst them.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before G. yon der Heyde Esq., J.P.)

INEBRIATES. Maria Lysaght, James MeGuiness, and Maria MeGuiness were each fined 10s and costs for being drunk.

A SMALL DESKETEK. Alfred Blune, a small boy, was brought up on remand, charged with a breach of the Merchant Shipping Act, to wit, desertion from the Wanaka. At the request of Mr Pardy, the case was remanded to Monday next. ASSAULT. Hii«h McCarthy was brought up on re mand, charged with unlawfully and malici ously wounding his wife Catherine Mc- Carthy, by striking her on the head with a chair. Mrs McCarthy asked permission to with draw the case. Mr Pardy said the prisoner had come home drunk, and had thrown a chair at his wife, injuring her severely. He would not, however, press the case under the circum stances.

The ase was consequently withlra \vn. A NUISANCE. William Anderson was charged with behaving in a public place, to wit, Mill s Lane, in a manner calculated to provoke a breach of the peace.. Mr George appeared for the defendant, who pleaded not guilt}. Mr Pardy said the defendant had attacked some night-soil men whilst in the execution of their duty, threatening them with a bar of iron. When the policeman went to the house and asked him for hi> name he used most disgusting language. Edward Hawkley said :I am a night-soil man. On the night^of the 17th inst., about

12.30, I was in Mill's Lane. McGee, my mate, was with me. We sa-w the defendant, who would not allow us to turn our horses. He came out with a bar of iron in his hands," aud said if we didn't clear out, he'd very soon make us. He then started ; of! our horses.

John McGee, the other night-soil man, gave corroborative evidence. He did not sec the bar of iron, but his mate called to him about it. Defendant used most offen sive language to the policeman when he asked for his name. Constable Gleeson said : I was summoned by the two last witnesses, who complained of defendant's conduct. He would not give me his name though I asked several times. This was the case for the prosecution. The defendant, examined by Mr George, said: I remember the nightman coming into Mills' Lane on the night of the 19th insfc. Their carts have constantly struck my house, so I got up on this evening. I went out and asked them not to strike the house. They said they didn t care if they knocked the place down, and that I was to go to Mr Faulder. I got much ex cited. When Constable Gleeson came I gave him my name at once. RgMr Pardv got up here, and pointed out that three "witnesses had sworn that the defendant had refused to give his name. He must warn him to be careful not to perjure himself. Defendant's evidence continued : 1 used no bar of iron, it was a small piece of wood. Bridget Williamssaid : I am Mr Andrew a house-keeper. The night carts made ajgreat noise on the night in question. I came down to see what was the matter. I heard the night-men tell Mr Andrews that they didn't care if they did break his place clown, lie must go to their boss. Defendant had no bar of iron in his hand, but only a small stick. He gave his name to the con stable the first time he asked. I heard him do so distinctly. The defendant was not intoxicated. In answer to Mr Pardy, the witness said she could not hear all that passed between Mr Andrews and the nightmen.

Fined 5s and costs (£1 14s 6d.)

SUPREME COURT. -This Day.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.)

IN CHAMBERS

EE W. 0. BEST, A DEBTOR. Mr S. Hesketh appeared on behalf of the bankrupt, described as a shipping clerk, who was unable to be present on account of sickness, and applied for his final discharge. The bankrupt's liabilities and assests have already been published in the Stak. His Honor, on looking over the report, said that the provisions of the Act had been complied with, and as bankrupt's difficulties had resulted from sickness rather than from any misconduct on his part, there was no objection to his discharge. The application for his final discharge was granted.

INQUEST.

THE adjourned inquest on the body of Michael McElroy was held this afternoon at the Provincial Hospital, before Dr. Goldsbro' and a jury of twelve, Mr Wm. Hog", foreman. The principal witnesses were sConstable Henry Parker, a settler, and Dr. Philson. The evidence shewed that McElroy called at the Kentish Hotel, with two companions, whon it was agrescl to have a friendly trotting match, and on turning the corner by the Waiuku Post Office the saddle of McElroy's horse slipped round, and deceased fell heav ily upon his head on the rough stones. He was found to be unconscious when taken up, and was carried into the hotel. As he did not rally he was conveyed to Auckland by the Lalla Rookh, and placed under the care of the medical attendant at the Hos pital, where he died on Thursday last. The evidence of Dr Philson was conclusive as to the cause of death, which resulted from the fall. A verdict in accordance with the medical testimony was given.

FIRE THIS MORNING.

(To the Editor). « IB —Will you allow this to be read by your thousands of readers. I have an utter disgust and not a shadow of pity for tho Insurance Com panies who suffered by the nre in Karangahapo Road thi? morning. For some time past the Newton Fire Brigade has been trying to get arrangements made for extinguishing fires in their own district. Only a little help was asked from some one. and it would seem this has been refused. Everything was in readiness, but the hydrant was absent. Now, it is positively asserted by onlookers at the flreafMona View," that the whole might have been put out in a short time, and only a trifling damage done, by the Newton Brigade long before Hughes would have been there, had a hydrant to draw the water from the mains been given, ihe intrepid and enterprising Insurance Companies would rather the City Council had done this: 1< irst give a water supply, then organise and keep up a Fire Brigade, and, as aterand finale, supply a hydrant to Newton. What tools of ratepayers we have been to Bit quietly under such imnosture.. The city to provide out of the pocket of the poor ratepayer, and the already fattened shareholders of Insurance Companies to lounge and laugh in the Directors and Managers' rooms, an I pocket the dividends.— Yours, &c. Ratepayer.

PITT-STREET WESLEYAN SCHOOL MEETING.

SUNDAY-

THE annual tea and public meeting in connec tion with the Pitt-street Wesleyan Sundsy school was held last evening. The attendance at the tea and public meeting was the most meagre we have spen for years; indeed there wna only a poor sprinkling. It was dis heartening to s%e the Tho tea-tables were amply spread, and presided over by Mrs Wiseman, Misses Somerville, Mrs W. S. WiUson, Mrs" Cookc, Mrs Kirk, Miss Nicholson, Miss Sharland, Mesdames Henderson and Spraggon, Mrs W. Winstone, Mrs George Winstono. Mrs John Gittos, Mrs Burton, Mrs F. Phillips \ the school furnishing two trays. Mr In om as MoMaster occupied the chair, and delivered a careful and encouraging address. Mr. W. D. Buttle, the attentive secretary of the school, next read a pleasing report of its condition and prospects, in which was an expression of /egret at the temporary loss of the services of their esteemed Superintendent, Mr R. Arthur, who had been absent for the last six months, a cm sequence of his severe.accident ajj Newcas.e. Tie number of teachers were : Male. 18; female, 22 -total. 4<>. Officers 9. The total aggregate of scholars on the registers is 412, made up of 235 girls and 207 boys. The young men s and young women's Bible classes number respectively 20 and 33, and are under the charge of Mr John GHttoa and Miss Buddie, and are well conducted. In the musical department of the school Mr Bridson and Mr Ryan have rendered valuable assistance.The officers for the current year are: Messrs B. Arthur, superintendent; J. Mynott, assistant-superintendent; W. U. Buttle and James Battle, secretaries; W.Caley, Q=ai«rnnt-qprretarv A. Henderson, treasurer, £!73 33 6id; leaving a credit balance of £16 Us. The meeting was subsequently addressed. by Rev T. Buddie. Rev R. Taylor, Mr Jonah Martin, and MessrsSalter and Henderson The choir rendered at intervals several selections of sacred, music, and the meeting closed with the benediction.

CANTERBURY AUTUMN MEETING.

YESTERDAY'S RACING.

[BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.]

The following messages arrived too late for our issue of yesterday :— Handicap Steeplechase of 100 soys. Markey's Mousetrap, aged, list 41bs

(O'Brien) •■■ ■•• x Dawson's Ivanhoe, aged, list 71bs (McCoy) ••• _ f Betting ■ 9 to 4 on Mousetrap, who had the lead throughout, winning by seveial Race of 50sovs, | of a mile. Mallock'sßanolf, (£100) Sst 71bs (Allen 1 Webb's Undine, (£100) 7st 31bs Clark) 2 Fraser's Bribery (£300) Bst 121bs (Cliffon) 3 So nrl yn:ObSon. Waitaki, Piccadilly, and John Stofel. Betting: 6 t0.4 on the field. The winner was purchased by Mi L Consolation Handicap, of 40sovs, one mile. - 1 Redwood's Ariel, 9st3lbs>: x Lima's Marituiiii,Bsf, ... ~ Betting 6 to 4 on Ariel, who won easily by three lengths.

SIR GEORGE GREY ON LOAFERS.

I In his speech at Nelson, Sir George Grey made the tollowing remarks on t,be subject of "loafers" and " roughs ":—" I am told, for instance, you are securing the assistance of all the "loafers" in New Zealand, aud on the other hand I saw it stated in a letter that I was securing the assistance of all the "roughs" in New Zealand. I say that the loafers in New Zealand are not fthe honest, hard-working men who are helping me ; the loafers in New Zealand are the men who sneak about public offices (cheers), and who in various ways have acquired advantages over their fellow-men. I say that those are loafers who take taxes out of the pockets of their fellow countrymen and spend them on their own properties (cheers). These are the men to my mind to whom the term should be applied. On the other hand, those who are supporting me in New Zealand are men who, rising now to the necessities of the present time, are deter mined that a new state of things shall prevail in New Zealand—are resolved that a constitution worthy of the great nation that is to occupy this country shall be founded and established here—are deter mined that in as far as possible the Government of Mew Zealand shall in a short period of time be confided to New Zealand hands—to hands of men educated and raised in this country. I say that thosa men who are determined to build a great structure of that kind for the future ; who are determined to be tire forefathers of a nation which shall be proud of those who have gone before them, are no loafers or roughs, but they are true patriots, true fathers of families, worthy founders of colonies—men who would be a light and au example for the generations which are to follow us." (Cheers).

CITY COUNCIL.-THIS DAY.

THE BANK TENDERS.

A SPECIAL meeting of the City Council was held at two o'clock to-day to consider the tenders received from the banks for the city account for a period of three years. Present :—His Worship the Mayor, Coun cillors Goldie, Morton, Fleming, Waddell, and Masefield. FAILURE OF WATER AT NEWTON. Councillor Goldie suggested that the Council should hold an investigation into the causes of the failure of water at the Newton lire last night He thought if the turn-cock were to blame he should be discharged, as the former officer had been ; and would suggest Friday for a sijecial inquiry. The Mayor said before the Council pro ceeded to inquire it would be better to have some official report or complaint before it. Councillor Goldie suggested that Mr Superintendent Hughes should be instructed to report on the alleged turning oft" of the water. . , Ar The Mayor said there was no doubt Air Hu"he3 would report on the matter. MEE BRIGADE TROUSERS. The only tender received was that of Mr J. F. Saunders, 33s Gd per pair. Councillor Waddell : 33s 6d per pair ! They ought to be pretty good. The Mayor : The sample is West o£ England cloth. Councillor Waddell: 1 should nt like to give such a price. Councillor Fleming: I should want trousers and vest for that. Councillor Maselield, while doubting whether moleskin would not be moie suit able than cloth, moved that the tender be accepted. Councillor Waddel seconder the motion. Councillor Goldie complained that the tenders had been invited without previously consulting the Council. The Town Clerk shewed that at a former sitting of the Council, it had been agreed to leave the matter in the hands of Mr Hughes. It was agreed that Mr Hughes be in structed to report. BANK ACCOUNT. Councillor Masefield did not think the Council "was doing justice to the Banks by allowing so short a time, especially in the case of banks whose inspectors were not present. Thero was no hurry, and the Bank of New Zealand would give the Council whateveraccommodationit required. He would suggest that the matter should be postponed for one Aveek. The bank managers did not like to tender until they had consulted their inspectors. lie would move that the tenders be postponed until the 24th May. The Mayor said that on Saturday last, Mr Pounds had called upon him, and requested that the Council should postpone the tenders for another week. He (the Mayoitfjfclied that he felt sure the Counc 1 wouldi JRnt extension of time if it was thought desirable. He consulted two or three Councillors, and they concurred in the postponement. After giving Mr Pounds an assurance that the matter would be post poned for a week, he (the Mayor) was in formed by the Town Clerk that the banks had received all the information they required. All possible information was supplied to Mr Pounds that night, and further information on the following Mon day. The Bank of New South Wales had intimated that it was not their intention to tender, as also had the Bank of Australasia. The Town Clerk said Mr Lawford had been informed that if he desired an ex tension of time, he should apply to the Council, and when he returned, instead of making any request, he intimated that it was not his intention to tender. National Bank of New Zealand.— The manager offered the following terms : —Interest on lixed deposits at three, six, and twelve months at the rate of 6£, 6g, and 64 per cent respectively on the daily credit balance of the current account at the rate of 6h per annum. If no transfer be to fixed deposit, and the whole amount left in current account then interest on the daily credit balance at the rate of 6g per annum. 2 Commission for negotiating loans one half per cent exclusive of brokerage and actual outlays. . 3 Exchange for transmitting money to London, half the ordinary current rates, if by telegram, half the ordinary current rates for telegraphic remittance Between Australia and New Zealand the rate to be 4* Interest on overdrawn account : The rate to be 2 per cent, below the current rate of the day, and the Corporation to be allowed to overdraw to the extent of £25 000 sterling, without special security being about the legal amount to which the Corporation are authorised to draw, after deducting Government subsidies. 5 Should this tender be accepted, the Bank would be willing, if agreeable to the Council, to insert a clause in the agreement living either side power to terminate on six mouths' notice. Colonial Bank of N«rw Zealand.— "We are willing to allow you interest on your daily credit balance or on lixed "deposits at three months, five and a half per cent, per annum, and on six and twelve months deposits at six per cent per annum. 2 We will allow you an overdraft at any time you may require it, to the extent of five thousand pounds, without special security, at the rate of seven per cent per annum, any further amount to be by special arrangement, 3. For the nego tiation of your loans in London, we will charge you commission of one per cent, | such commission (to cover brokerage, but not other charges, such as advertising, Ace., that may have to be paid out by the Bank and we will remit proceeds to Auckland at par. Wo will pay princi pal in London or colonies at par, and pay interest in same places, making a charge of ten per cent commission. 4 On remittances to London we will make you a concession on the current bank rate of 20 per cent, for telegraphic remit tances ; and ten shillings per cent on the ordinary drafts of sixty days' sight, charging interest at the rate of fivj and a half per cent on any advance the B.uik may make m London, should the remittances not have arrived, or matured ill time to meet the payment for interest in London. In no ease exchange to be worse than par; any

remittances to Australia to be made at par." Bank of New Zealand.—Section 1. Rate o c interest to be allowed on daily credit balances and for money on fixed deposits at 3, 6, or 12 months, two and-a-half per cent, when the balance exceeds £500. One-half per cent above current rates for fixed depesits.

[^Section 2. Commission for negotiation of ]o"ans payment of proceeds being made here, three-fourths per cent. Note. This charge to cover exchange transmitting money from place to place where loan is negotiated. Section 3. Rate of exchange, for trans mission of monejs and payment of interest on principle on loans alreudy negotiated,- or that may be negotiated either in London, the Australian colonies, or New Zealand, as may be directed, the amount being paid into the Bank here on due date. Half rates of exchange in London and Australia, one per cent for payment of interest; one-half per cent for payment of principal. No exchange for New Zealand. Section 4.—lnterest chargeable on over : drawn accounts and to what extent accounts may be withdrawn without special security : —Seven per cent, and the Corporation may overdraw to the extent of £10,000. BANK OF AUSTRALASIA. A letter from J. Lawford, Manager, told the Council that it was not the intention of this bank to compete for the city banking account. Tender of National Bank Ac cepted. On the motion of Councillor Goldie, seconded by Councillor Morton, the tender of the National Bank of New Zealand was unanimously accepted. This concluded the business.

THE HIKURANGI MEETING.

A telegram received by the Hon. the Native Minister this morning from To Whoro, states that Rewi is at Maugaikau, a few miles above Alexandra, and is await ing the arrival of the Lower Waikatos. Four large war canoes are proceeding up the river to-day from Lower Waikato to Alexandra. There appears to be no doubt that Itewi will attend the forthcoming meet ing with Ngatimaniapoto, in spite of the strenuous exertions made by some interested parties to prevent it. The best understand ing exists between the Government and Itewi Maniapoto, or Manga.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING.

YESTERDAY'S RACING.

The following events were brought to an issue yesterday after we went to press : — SELLING Kac'k of 30 so vs., with a sweep of 2so vs. each added. Weight for age, with certain allowances. Mr O. McGee's b g Falcon, syrs, 7st 91bs, (McGce) ••• 1 Mr T. Cavanagh's Belle of the Isle, aged, 7st 71bs (Kenny) ... 2 Mr Thorpe's blk.g. Magician, aged, 93t 21bs (Thorpe) 3 Also ran : Gainsbro' (O'Toole), and The Baron (Carey). Betting even on Falcon, 5 to 4 against Belle of the Isle, and 3 to 1 any other. Falcon and Belle of the Isle made a dead heat of this race to begin with, but in the run oil' Falcon won by a length hard held. He was then put up for sale and bought in, the price being £35. Consolation: Handicap of 20 soys., distance, 1 mile. Mr Lennard's Worm, 7st 91bs. ... 1 Mr McGee's May Moon, Bst 101b3 ... 2 Mr Perkins' Pungawerewere, Bst ... 3 Also ran, Nimrod, The Don, Gainsbro', Magician, and Barney. It was quite dark when this race was brought oil", so no des cription can be given save that the Worm won, and that May Moon was a good second.

CARLETON AND COINCIDENCE.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.) Sir,—On Saturday last notice was given by Mr Hugh Carleton to the present editor or the •'Herald" of a very particular "legacy." Mr Carleton has, as every body in these villages knows, violently and rather libellously opposed Sir George Grey, during at least tho latest quarter century. Now, the saideditons quietly if not cunningly asked to Iperpetuate the thing forasmuch as Mr Carleton U going away from home. It appears that some long time ago some officials awarded, from people's money, compen sation £2,000, to Mr Carleton's client: and that Sir George Grey, their Imperial Governor, imperatively disallowed payment, judging and alleging that tho people could not afford it; and, perhaps, sir, the protracted wretched abuse or Sir Oeorge Grey by Mr Carloton, notwithstand ing this little colony of people could really not afford it. I rather incline to think that the small people then hero could not. In point of fact my opinion has almost attained to a belief that they could not afford it, and moreover that Sir George Grey was in the right Sir,-to the flOint, did Mr Carleton expect £500 of that very particular £2,000? Did he? .1 do not know. Does his " legacy," as he calls it, proceed from a riled foulness at the 3 bottom of the well, which iust now horribly lacks tho ordinary and beauti ful fall from the heavens, The very Btnving coincidence adverted to is just here. Well, sir, a few weeks before Mr Carleton left that very extraordinary "legacy" to the editor of the " Herald," a hundred-thousand-pound-cousin left my wife a -legacy" of £500 solid—a mere lap throw for a new dress. The coincidence is striking, "and no mistake "legacy is the very work.—l am, sir, very respectfully, W. B. Sadler. ..

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's Quotations— Bank of New Zealand—Buyer3, £21 ss. National Bank—7ss, 775. South British Insurance-733 ; buyers, 72s ; SeAu r cklan 3d Gas-£lO 7s 6d; sellers, £10 10s. Uuion Insurance—Sellers, los. New Zealand Loau-703 (now) Union Sash and Door Co.—bellers, £o 2a Cd (50s paid-un). „ Moanatairi-Cls 6d; fellers, 635. Tookey Tribute—4s Cd ; aeliers, 4s 6d. North Devon-Sellera, 5?. Alburnia—l7s 6d. 50s ; Sellers, 50s. Corby-47a Gd, 50b ; Buyer.', 4&3; sellers, 50s. Golden Point—os ; sellers, 4s. Watchman-3s 3d. Cure—6a 6d. Eureka and Climes— 4s 3d, ss. ugi '"jQj^pg'jjE-yyMAN, Chairman.

E\ENING STAB, WEDNESDAY; APRIL 24,1878



M. Fontaine, in his volume on "Lighting by Electricity" (Paris : Baudry, 1877), sa y S : —"We have never so much admired the facility of employment, tht simplicity of fitting up, the indefinite divisibility, and [the multiplicity of uses of gas, as since we have been occupied with lighting by electricity. Not only is gas now reckoned as one of the necessaries of life, but it is identified with many "of its most useful and successful occupations, contributing to domestic com fort and healthful enjoyments. Is there any invention which has more largely contri buted to the cheerfulness, the security, and the comforts of HOME?—[Se.e advertise ment.] . . Designers of fashion this season have studied comfort and durability, as may be seen from the stock of Millinery, Dresses Mantles, &c., at T. McMaster's, Queen [Advt.] Some difficulty hitherto has been ex perienced in obtaining Large Size Dooe MATS for Churches, Banks, Hotels, and other Public Buildings. The undersigned rive imported an immense assortment of all kinds of Passage Mat and Outer-door Mat up to 4 foot 6 inches in length. A large lot of Cheap Tapestry and Kidder minster Carpets just opened. Ladies and Gentlemen about to furnish are recom mended to visit the City Hall Arcade and sec the greatest variety of House Furniture in the Province.offered for sale at the lowest possible prices. Grand assortment of Bedsteads and all kinds of Bedding always in Stock of their own manufacture. Drawing-room Suites to suit all grades of Society. Country settlers especially will find it most convenient to make then purchases at the City Hall Arcade, where they can obtain all kinds of Clothing and Furnishing Goods. Agents for the Genuine '•'Singer's" Sewing Machines. Very handsome Wardrobes on view. Twelve different patterns in Linoleum and Oil Cloths, all widths— Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, General House Furnishers, Clothiers and Drapers, Queen-street, Auck land.—[Advt.] _ WANTED, a Girl, about 14. to mind a baby, and make hei-solf useful in the hou=e; one used to children preferred.—Mrs. O'Brien. Albert-street.



WANTED, for the country, a good General Servant.-B. Stevenson, New ton Road. ANTED, a Boy to attend to horse and trap and carry out parcels.—Apply J. Smith, Draper, Queen-street. _ W~TNTED7a MaiTto ~ Cut Fire wood in a yard ; constant work.—J. Craig. WANTED, two good Carpenters (single men) for a six months' job at Patea.— Hamilfon Bros., Queen-street. ANTED, as Head Nurse, a thoroughly trustworthy woman accustomed to young: children.— *pply to Mrs. Cowie, Bishop's Court, Parneil, between ten and eleven in the morning, or six and seven in the evening?. ANTED KNOWN, A. Mallinson, ] Hatrdresser. late of Wellesley-street, has commenced business nearly opposite Quicks Livery Stables. "Victoria-street. Prices as usual. Hair Cutting, 6d; Shaving only, 3d; Shaving and Hair Dressing, 6d. WANTED, a respectable Boy, about 12 years old, to make himself generally useful about a house.—Apply Star office. ANTED, for Napier, Three good Carpenters. — Apply to Cruickshanic, Miller and Co. WANTED to Purchase, a Yacht about 6 tons.—" A.8.," care of Mr. Ayres, Jeweller, Victoria-street. A UCKLAND COLLEGE AND GKAM- J\. MAR SCHOOL. WANTED-A Teacher of French. Candidates are invited to make personal application to the Scad-master, between 10 o'clock a.m. and noon on Tuesday, 23rd instant, or Wednesday, 2ith nstant. WANTED, immediately, a steady Man for the kitchen.—Albert Hotel, Queen strcct. | WANTED (weekly), 20 \o 30 Dozen Smoked Fish.—Adam Laybourn, Fort stieet. - WANTED, a first-class Steward, a first class Cook, and a first-class Baker.— Apply between I and 10 this evening to the Koyal George.Hotel, Newmarket. T'TThAKNESSMAKERS.- Wanted, a good General Hand.—Apply Win. Morgan, Saddler, Newmarket. WANTED, two Assistant Saleswomen. Good salary priven.—J. Cosgrave & Co. WANTED, two steady Drivers at once, accustomed to town.—Apply to G. Wilson, Nelson. 110 TANNERS.—Wanted, a Beamsmati. . Apply by letter to W. E. Stamford, B».r mondso.y Tannery, Woolston, Christchurch, Canterbury. ANTED, 30 able-bodied Ditchers.— Apply to Maclean & Co., Fir Court, Cambridge.' TTTANTJED to Purchase, for cash, a V V First-class Merchant's Safe.—Apply by letter, statintr where to be seen and price, ad dressed "Sofe." Star Office. WANTED, a strong Boy to drive an Engine : constant employment.—Apply at once to Thos. Thwaites, Sawmill. Breakwater Rood. W' ANTED to Purchase, a Box Mangle. Addres, stating price and particulars, to C.C.. Star office. WANTED, a respectable Lad to drive a Baker's Cart.—MrLyle,Glasgow Bakery, Wellington-street. ANTED TO PtTRCHA.SE.VoIuu ■ teor Land Scrip.—-Samuel Cochrane and Son. WANTED, Purchaser for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould nRS, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times. | Auckland Timber Company Limited), G. llodsihp. Manager. ANTED,Benchmen.—Aberdeen Boot Factory. WANTED Knowu, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Maerials, including Saßhos Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks 3 Posts, ltails. Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Jron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c. &c. at the lowest marketprice, at his Yards '"ins m-ho ufe-street. WANTED, a Dowling's Magnctine Spine Band, or Gentleman's Riding J'elt. Address " A. 8.C.," Star Office. WANTED, a respectable active Youth to drive a b jker's cart.— Apply J. Leslie, Union Bakery, Parneil. WANTED, for Coromandel, a First class Dressmaker and Milliner.—Apply at once at Mrs. Holloway's, Liverpool-street. ANTED, by a Gentleman who breakfasts and dines in town, a com fortable Bedroom in a house near Queen-street, where lods'ers are not usually taken.—Apply by letter, at once, to "Max," Star office. WANTED, a first-class Machinist; best wages given.—Katterns & Shcppard, Boot Upper Manufacturers, Klliott-street. ANTED, Tenders fcr Fencing (labour only).—Apply Union Sash and Door Co. on or before Saturday next. The lowest or any tender need not be accepted. WANTED to Lease, a small Farm, near town.—Apply, with p irticulars, to KM, this office. ANTED, a Boy who can milk well.— A. Cucksey, Grocer, Wakefield-street.*_ WANTED to "Sell (cheap), 40 dozen Josephine Gloves, size 6, BJ. 6i, 6}, 2s 6d per pair; also a lot of Light Fancy Coloured Josephine Kid Glove?, 7}, 7+, 73, 2s 6d per pair; lOOlbs. of Knitting Cotton, Is lOd per Ib.; 1000 jards Wincey, 6r], worth 9d; 1000 yards Flax Shirting, heavy, at IOJd per yard, worth Is 6d; a large lot of Fancy Ribbons, wide widths, 6d per yard, worth Is; a lot of Hats, Flowers, Feathers. &c. &c. also sold cheap.—Wm. Eyre, Enneskillen Houae. "Victoria-street. ANTED, a respectable Youth as Messenger.—Apply thia office. TXT ANTED, the Public to know that I T T have on Sale (cheap) what they want, viz.:—Ladies' or Girls' small-sized Felt Hats, 2s 6d, worth 5s each ; Black Ostrich Feathers, Is 3d each ; Wings, 6d each ; Winceys. 6d per yard ; Black Straw Hats, Is each; Berlin Wools, in shaded and plain colours ; Fingering Wool, soft and beautiful; Ladies' Underclothes very cheap; Corsets, very strong, 2s 6d each ; also in Thomp son's and Acme Brands; Patent and Silk Velvet in the piece; Turquoise and Hat Silks; Linen Handkerchiefs. The best value yet offered to the public—Embroidery, Plain and Feathered Ribbons, Ribbon Velvets, Sec, &c, &c. Also, at ridiculously low prices—Silk Boot Laces, 3d per dozen ; Rack Combs, 3d each ; Good Purses, Id, 3Jd, id. Gd, and. Is each; Black Earrings, 2deer pair; Neckties, Gd each: Bows, 6d; Wmto Handkerchiefs, 4d; Best Scents, 6dper b6ttle; Best Brown Cotton Socks in Auckland for 6d per pair (woven tops). The Handsomest and Cheapest Lot of Children's Dress Jackets, &c, in town ; Jackets, from Is 6d each ; Fine White bocks, 3d per pair. Other goods to numerous to mention.—.l. Green, three doors from Albert street. N.B.—No one can sell Cheaper, except large direct importers, and then only in large quantities.—J.G. . XJTjT ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONKY ADVANCED in SUMS of £.2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Oflico, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of way. m HANKS.— Mr. Edward Vellenouth JL wishes to return his sincere and heartfelt thanks- to the many kind friends who so willingly assisted to save hi 3 house aud property from the late fiie in Karangahape Road, Newton, thi ■' morning; and also to acknowledge the great attention and care shewn by the Police in guarding the same. 1 AN X S. Wallace J. Massby returns his sincere THANKS to his many Friends who assisted him at the Fire this morhing, for their kind and timely assistance. April 21,1878. HP HAN X S. § Mr H. Dean tenders his sincere THANKS to the members of the Naval Brigade, Mr Ryan, and all other Friends, who so kindly assisted him in removing his Furniture at the Fire this morning. GIRLS' TRAINING AND HIGH SCHOOL, Uppee Queen-street, Auckland. lIEAD MASTER—MR. NEIL HEATH. The School will be re-opened at 9.30 a.m. on MONDAY next, the 29th instant. For particulars apply to the Head Master, at the School, between 12 and 4 on Friday and Saturday. Mrs. Heath will superintend the Boarding Department. LOST, a Silver-mounted Meerchaum Pipe in one of the sbop3 in Auckland on last Saturday.—The owner will feel grateful b leaving same at this office. . OST.—lOs. .Reward.— Lost, a Bob-taii Horse, thr^e weeks ngo; bay colour.— Apply to James Kenny, Market Hotel. TQOARD and RESIDENCF.-Victoria __> House, tirey-street. Excellent accom modation for a few permanent Boarders 'Terras, £1 per week.



Tenders. Public "Works Office, Auckland, 24th April, 1878. WRITTEN TENDERS will be received will be received at this office until noon Of WEDNESDAY, Bth May, 1878, for Convey ance of Sawn Puriri Timber in Flitches-viz.: To Christchurcb. one hundred thousand square feet • to Dunedin, one hundred thousand square feet • and to Invercargill, fifty thousand square feet, more or less. .. _,„ „ Full particulars can be obtained at this orace. The lowest or any tender not recessarilly accepted. JAMES STEWART. ' X District Engineer. TTIRECTION OF TWO COTTAGES Jli AT WESTERN SPRINGS. Town Clerk's Office, April 24, 1876. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, Ist May, for works as above, in terms of specifications, plans, and conditions at the office of the City Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed " Tenders for Cottages." P. A. PHILLIPS, Town Clerk. npENDERS for Repairs to Schooner JL Albatross will be received at the office of the undersigned until noon of the 25th instant, when Specification may be seen. C. A. HARRIS. April 24th, 1878. mo G A S F I T T E R S. Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, the 27th instant, for Gap Fitting and Plumbing at the New . Zealand Clothing Factory Company's premises, Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. m ob v i l d e~ r s. Tenders will be received up to noon on MON DAY, the 29th instant, for the erection of a Presbyterian Church at Tauranga. Plans, &C., at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. Meetings. IVTEWMARKET NEWSROOM AND 1M LITERARY INSTITUTE. A Meeting of Subscribers and others friendly to the above Institute, will be held, in the New market Hall, on TUESDAY, the 30th instant, at 8 pm. Business: To make arrangements for the forthcoming Gift Auction and Concert, in aid of the funds. The Subscribers, or any of the Trustees, will gratefully receive contributions of any sort of Goods for the above object. WM. DINNI3ON, Hon. Secretary S *<r* ♦*♦ w *k* JTNITED SERVICE LODGE, 421, I.C. The Regular Monthly-Meeting will be held in the Lodge-room, Princes-atreet, THIS (Wednes day) EVENING, at 7.30 o'clock. Visitors Brethren invited. J. HEBBERT BURNS, P.M., Secretary. TJAINK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is heteby given that the Half-Yearly General Meetinur of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, tho 25th day of April next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st inst., and for any other Business that may be brought before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. * D. L. MURDOCH. General Manager. Auckland, March 23rd, 1873. T>~AN"K OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that a Special Genera Meeting of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 25th day of April next, imme diately after the Half-yearly General Meeting, for the purpose of confirming the Resolution proposed at the last Half-yearly General Meet ing. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, ■» General Manager, Auckland, March 23,1878. T>ANK OF NEW ZEALAND. The Transfer Books of this Bank will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, the 12th instant, till THURSDAY, the 25th idem, both days in- ClUSiVe' D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, Bth April, 1878. T3RITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. The Annual Public Meeting will be held in the Young Men's Rooms, on FRIDAY next, the 26th instant. Chair to be taken by the Right Rev. Bishop Cowie, at 7.30 o'clock p.m. Collections will be made in aid of the Society's Funds. H .H.LAWRY, Hon. Sec. Auckland, April 20,1378. \ NCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS. The QUARTERLY MEETING of the AUCKLAND DISTRICT of the above Order will take place, in the Primitive Methodist School-room, Alexandra-st? eet, TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, 25th instant, at 8 o clock sharp. Business of importance will be transacted. Delegates are requested to attend and present Credentials at 7.30. Visitors are invited. By order of the D.C.R., HENRY T. GARRATT, District Secretary. /ORPHAN H O M E, \J PARNELL. The Annual Meeting of subscribers and friends will be-held at the Institution on MON DAY NEXT, the 29th instant at 7 p.m. The Right Rev. the Bishop of Auckland will preside. Musical Selections, Distribution of Prizes. &c. __ mRADESMEIf'S ATHLETIC CLUB. A full General Meeting of the above Club are requested to meet at the Club-room, Charlemont Hotel, on THURSDAY, the 25th instant, at 5 o'clock, to elect Handicappers, Starter, Judges, &c, for the 24th of May Sports, to be held at E^erslie Gardens. RQ3ERT B . _ LLISI Sec. Dro. t',m. A~ L- v- A (Thursday), at 2 p.m. H< __, AN _, President OST, on Saturday last, at or near Par nell, a Carter's Ueceipt Book belonging to the Golden Crown Brewery.—Anyone bringing same to the Brewery will be rewarded. URGESS LIST~RE~VISION COURT. Town Clerk's Office, April 22,1878. Notice is hereby given that, in conformity with Clause 45 "Municipal Corporations Act, 1876," the above Court will be holden at the City Council Offices, Queen-street, on FRIDAY, the 26th instant, at p noon. pH][LipSi ASHDOWN'S STORE & BAKERY, DRURY. THE BEST BREAD, FOURPENCE per 2-lb LOAF. We allow nobody to dictate Price to us, and never enter into a combination to take an ad vantage of the public^ ashl)Own , & SON. URNS, BUNIONS, and WARTS.— Greatest Reme.iy in the World. —Mi. Basstian may be consulted at the Anchor Hotel, Queen-street. No cutting. APTAIN FERGUSSON, ship Golden Sea, will not be responsible for Debts con tracted by his crew. to. g. :. ....._ x EXCELSIOR LODGE, FRANKLYN ROAD. A Grand Complimentary ; Soiree will be given in the above Lodge on THURSDAY, 2nd May, to the Brethren of H.M.S. Nymphe and Sapphire. Music, Singing, Recitations, &G Tickets, Is 61 each, including Tea and , Refreshments ; to be obtained from the Members of the Lodge, and from this office. nnnE Subscriber t© the V.M.C.A. will JL oblige by reluming to the Library th j Ist vol. of Wallace's Russia.



To Let. TO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite Vulcan Lane.—Apply Manager Bank of New South Wales. ____ nfTCTLET or SELL, a new House of eight JL rooms, in St. Mary's Road, well finished good well, &c.—Enquire next door. "TVTORTH SHORET^To Let, Mr Yeoman's JLK Residence, Mount Victoria; one of the most convenient dwellings in the distnet.— Apply to O. Mays, North Shore, or R. H. Yeoman, Albert-street. O LET, the Lyceum Hall, in Hobson street, X! feet long by 25 feet wide, suitable for a carpenter's shop, rent low; also, a thret rooinea Cottage in iiobs-ou-street.—M. Foley, Grocer ________ For Sale. T> ACEHORSE. FOR SALE, "Izaak Walton," warranted sound.—Apply to __ WM. WALTERS. fill KST-CLASS Bread Cart For Sale.— F A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. I7IOR SALE, a desirable Homestead . with 7-roomed House ; requisite Out buildings and 14 acres of gross Land, divided into small paddocks; within 10 miles of Auck land. Price very moderate and terms easy. COMBES & DALDY. A^iit*A\ —lIOUSK of 7 rooms, wash-house, ?&^vv. scullery, baker's oven, verandah back and front, good well, &c, all in thorough repair, 25 minutes from Post-olHce.—S. Vaile. House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next to the Post-office. J*¥L&\ CASH, Balance by Weekly c^Ov Payments.—A now 6-roomed Villa, with freehold allotment, on the Ponsonby Road. Price, £360.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent, |Sh ort)an d-street. . j»Pirn — V1.L.1.1A KjfJtfiOJiiNCh; at Parnell cV^tiV. containing 9 rooms and kitchen, fitted with every convenience, and all in good order, 2-stall stable, coach-house, conservatory fowl-house, &c, with freehold allotment con taining 1 acre, closely fenced and planted.—S. Vaile, House and Land Ageirt.. Khortand-street. jf_J*> e_^_ —HOUSE of 5 good sized rooms, a]so <&€)* f\f, wash-house, 2 tanks and well, with freehold allotment 50 x 133, and free use of an additional allotment. Terms easy. 20 minutes walk from Queen-street.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. JL?O<_"|tffe CASH, balance at 5% for six 3tey fQvFxF or ten years.—lmproved Farm of about 75 acres of (rood soil, all fenced and in grass, well-finished House of 6 rooms, three-stall stable, coach-house, row shed, stock-yard, &c, 12 mi'es south of Auckland. Price, £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. jSPXKfh —SUBURBAN VILLA Residence c?iy*J*J\r, of 6 rooms, with out-buildings, a)l in thorough repair, with 5 freehold allotments containing about 3 acres, facing the sea, and commanding a splendid view. Terms to suit buyers.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. v /COLLEGE HILL, opposite the new \J Beach Rond (66 feet frontage), Freehold Site for sale.—W. F. Hammodd, Architect, 42 3, Insurance Buildings. FOR SALE, or Lease, a pleasantly situated Cottage (almost, new), containing 7 rooms, with half-an-acre of garden grounds, on Onehunga and Epsom Road.—Apply "Epsom", Star office. I'"~N THE ESTATE OF MESSES. LEWIS BROS. FOR SALE—Those central, commodious, and well-known Premises, Queen-street, hitherto used as a Warehouse by Messrs. Lewis Bros. Also, Their Bonded Stores, Albert-street. For particulars, apply to the Trustees, or to Mr. W. Aitken, Shortland-street. -IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR- X BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottaee, &c, thereon. For further particulars, apply to JOHN BUCHANAN, Shortland-street'; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE Sc SON", Fort-street. MB. aT~W ARE JO C X, LICENSED INTERPRETER, Native Lands agent, Tauranga. ~OST, a Black and Tan Sheep Dog name Rowdy; Collar on, 1878, No. 25.— Any person returning him to Lendrum's Stables will be rewarded. Vases i xbases! "v^ases We are shewing upwards of One Hundhed Different Patterns of the most Beautiful ORNAMENTA VASES, in Crysta . Alabast-T, and Bohemian Glass, ever offered for sale in Auckland. ■ extremely moderate, .an early inspection vited. T. & H. COOKE, Furniture anu Carpet Warehouse, 67, Queen-street, Coals i Coals i i Coals <i \ NOW LANDING, EX GARMOUTH, A CAEGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE HOUSEHOLD COAL. Apply to ANDERSON & CO., COMMERCE-STREET. HE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), AFFORD EVERY FACILITY To persons willing to become Consumers of GAS. The Company open the Street, Tap the Main, Provide and Lay 30 feet of Service-pipe, make good the Street, Footpath, and Premises. Also, SUPPLY a METER, and keep the whole in order, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER. Office of the Company: 3, INSURANCE! BUILDINGS. tust landed. 50 kegs very prime 'i ::anaki potted butte... , h. b. morton. r7~ m c n a b; • Wholesale and Retail FAMILY GROCER, 30, QUEEN-STREET. £%■ Shipping Supplied. *^a C. DENNES' Reduced Price List : . Dolly Varden, £3 15s Genuine Home Shuttle, £1 Princess of Wales, &l 4s Singer's Family, from £5 los Singer's Hand, -with cover, £0 Singer's Needles, per doz., lsod and 2s. Wppklv Payments taken. Liberal discount, to the!rade!-GRKAT DEPOT, Queen-street. CjETTLING on the late Races Avill take place at the City Club Hotel This Evening. IS LAID, a Specimen Book of India Rubber Stamp Co.—Finder please return to this office. STRAYED, from his home, in Chapel street, near Cook-street, a little Boy, aged three years ; fair hair, light blue eyes; had on a round straw hat, trimmed with blue, light coloured frock, cotton pinafore, spring-side boots, cut on the instep. Anyone bringing him to his home will greatly oblige his parents, Thomas and Alice McDonald. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. AflT'ated to the University of New Zealand). The Second Quarter will begin on FRIDAY, 26th instant. ■ _ ._ _ _ ~ The Preliminary Examination of New Pupils will be held on THURSDAY, 25th instant, com mtncinKatlO o'cloc^^ MACRAE> Head Master. ('■*'% i\ to-£IOOO LENT, on Building Society &1V principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul« 1 can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated.