Defendant said he did strike complainant .n «plf defence. , . , mCon_phu»aut, a native of Russia, stated .. X-Wdant, who was mate of the -#an£ka, struck him at Russell without plTolm McKenzie, engineer, was called, bu t saw nothing of the iw. Robert McGill, second engineer, saw the two men fighting together. T.*esey also gave evidence to the effect ...ft complainant was really the aggressor. After hearing the evidence, His Worship dismi^ed tbe case. _ This concluded the business.

OUTBREAK OF FIRE AT ONEHUNGA

T .sTni'ditat half-past nine o'clock as J. mvkie and J. Denzic were passing the wnrk of buildings iv Queen-street, One- Ea in which Mr-G. Moody's grocery lino is situated, they observed through the shutter the gleaming of fire. After giving the alarm they broke open the door, and discovered a candlobox half full of vestas had cait'-htiire, and the flames were spread • n Mr Moody's shop is a semi-detached hmldins. joined by Mr Doore's, boot and shoe maker/the property of Mr T. J. Austin, of T._ir_raville The building was .insured in New Zealand for £400. Mr Moody's stock jt also insured in tho same office. It ap pears that the fire started iv a case of matches which was partly covered with a hoard aud that a mouse or rat was the ' ' The lire had taken firm hold when discovered, but owing to the prompt supply nf atttb of soapsuds by Mr Doore, the flames we're so reduced that no further damage was done A few weeks ago, Mr Moody, on mo'vin'. so me matches from the top shelf iii' his shop, found they had all been ignited most likely by mice, hut bad smothered themselves. Mr Moody is a young man, not long having commenced busiue-s ; he was only maaried last week, so that had the place been des troyed it would have been a serious draw back to him in his start in life. Mr Doore isalso ayoung man just commenced business, and was only married a few weeks. Mr Doore lived on the premises ; Mr Moody did not. The damage will probably net ex ceed £50 or £60. Mr Moody was insured for £200. Had tbe shops been burnt the new Masonic Hall, which is only some 40 or 50 feet distance, would have been in dan ger The nearest buiidingou the other side, which is rather further distant, is owned and occupied by Captain Worsp, Mr Jackson the local insurance agent, was quickly on the spot, and was satisiied the occurrence was from purely accidental causes. Sergeant Greene promptly attended aud prevented any damage being dove to stock or property.

The Wellington Poisoning Case.

(BY TELEGRAPH.)

[Press Agency.]

WELLINGTON, this day. William O'Connor was charged to-day at the R.M. Court, with attempting to poison Wm. Light. According to Light's evidence, he had only known the prisoner for three weeks. Last Sunday night, before going, he paid Light for board and lodgings. He was going to leave next day. Li'dit asked him to have a parting drink. After bringing the drinks, the bell was rung for some drinks for upstairs, which were served. Mr. Light then came back and pulled up his chair to have live minutes' chat with O'Connor, when he noticed some thing white on the rim of his glass and down the inside. He asked the prisoner what that meant. He said, " I suppose you got a dirty glass." Witness tasted the powder from the inside of the glass, found it very bitter, and said, " Oh, Lord! what a beastly taste." After O'Connor went to bed Light examined the hearthrug where O'Connoi had been sitting, and found some crystals on the rug. The prosecutor obtained a re mand for eight days. Bail was refused.

AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAM MAR SCHOOL.—THIS DAY.

A MEETING of the Auckland College and Grammar School Governor., was-held at Mr James' office this afternoon. Present :•— Dr Campbell (in the chair), and Messrs Haultain, O'Rorke, Murdoch, and Brett. The minutes of the lard meeting were read and confirmed. Security.— Dr Campbell announced that the secretary had found the necessary security through theN.Z. Guarantee Com pany. Documents.—lt was resolved to deposit a box containing the principal documents of the Board with the Bank of New Zealand. INSURANCE.—The Secretary was intrusted to enquire into the insurances of some of the Board's trusts. Letter.—A letter was read from Mi- Williamson, estate agent, offering the build ing lately used by Messrs Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., to the Governors for occupa tion as a Grammar School

Report of Sub-committee.—Dr. Camp hell read the report of the sub-committee. Mr Brett thought the present Resident Magistrates' Court might be utilised, when vacated, as a school. After some conver sation it was resolved that the report be adopted, and that a copy be transmitted to the Board of Education.

Immediate action.—On the motion of the Chairman it was resolved that in event of a favourable reply from the Board of Education, the Committee be empowered to carry the necessary recommendation into effect.

Quorum. —On the motion of Colonel Haultain, it was resolved that a quorum henceforth should consist of three members instead of four as heretofore.

ACCOUNTS.—SeveraI accounts were passed for payment after which the meet ing adjourned for a week.

BISHOP COWIE AND THE GOOD TEMPLARS.

The following resolution, passed, by the Sir- Henry Havelock Lodge of Good Templars, and forwarded to HisjLorship Bishop Cowie, elicited a reply as appended :— _ „ "That the Sir Henry Havelock Lodge, No. 21, 1.0.G.T.. has read with feelings of deep sorrow the report in the Auckland ICvknlng Star, of a certain portion of Bishop Cowie's speech, at the opening of the Working Men's Club, wherein he is reported to hava said that romping is preva lent in certain Good Templar Lodges, and prays Lis Lordship to indicate in what Lodges such unseemly conduct prevails, with a view to the Sir Henry Havelock Lodge taking such steps as may be deemed best for suppressing such objectionable behaviour."

"Bishop's Court. Auckland, „, •' April 29, 1878. "Sir,—l have received your letter of April 19, together with a copy ot a resolution passed at a Meeting of the Sir Hcnrv Havelock Lodye, No, «. 1.0. G.T., in which I am asked ' to indicate in what Lodges such uiriccmh* conduct.' as was referred to by me at tho opening of the Working Men's Club, 'pre Vails.' I -bo« to inform you that the extract from the I__v__.ni..g Stab, on winch the "aid ri-soliltiou is founded, though generally accurate, does not give tho very words that I used on that occasion. I said that the confidence of the pub'.ic had not been given to certain societies established- for the purpose of Putting an end to drinking; habits; and that such want of confidence was. in my opinion, owing chiefly to the commonly reported neglect ?t the principles of temperance or moderation m some directions, in connection with those ■societies. I specified tho ' romping' that is com monly reported to be not infrequent at total abstinence' and ' temperance' social gatherings; Dut I did not say, or mean, that I had been present at, and had witnessed, such scenes, of intemperance, jjy word 3on tho said occasion SS-, 113* lefer to one society in particular, ana sunless did I insinuate any charge against the Sir Henry Havelock Lodge, 1.0 G.T. <U the few meetings of Good Templar Lodges at which I nave been present, perfect order and decorum °aye been preserved. . "lam, sir. yours faithfully. ~_, •' w. G. Auckland, Bishop. CH. Barker, Esq.. _, , . Secretary to the Sir Henry HavelocK Lodxe, No. 21,1.0. G.T."

THEATRE ROYAL.

We notify the pleasing fact to play-goers, and lovers of the drama, that the Theatre Royal will be opened on Saturday evening next, by Mr John Jack and one of the most brilliant company of performers that have

visited Auckland for many months. Mr Jack has obtained a European and Ameri can reputation, not only as an actor of great merit, but as a dramatic author aud mana ger. The accomplished actress and vocali. t, Miss Annie Firmin, whose charming voice has been the theme of admiration, will also appear in some of the leading characters which will be introduced to the discerning public of this city. The season will open with Shakespeare's Falstaff, as exhibited by nature's poet iv Henry the Fouith, and dis played to the life by Mr Jack, while Prince Hal will be impersonated by Miss Firmin. The associative scenes will shew all the principal spots of interest, Gad's Hill, Boar's Head, East Cheap, and other spots immortalised by memories of the jolly fat Knight. A host of talent will aid in producing Falstaff in the most attractive and original manner. During the season, other dramas from the pen of Mr Jack will appear in succession to the intense pleasure of those who may be privileged to visit the theatre on the nights of tlmse unique performances. The large bill will give full particulars of the series of treats in prospect. •

DISQUALIFICATION OF FALCON.

(To the Editor),

Sir,—By inserting the following in the cause of justice you will oblige. "Blow, blow, thou winter wind, thou art not so unkind as man's ingratitude. Forsooth, lam to be disqualified because my horse cxcols the common ones in shape, in colour, pace, and bone."—Shakespeare. Horse-racing has many important claims on our attention, not regarding it for the mere pastime it affords. We have rather to view it as a legitimate bequest left us by our forefathers and the ancients whose recorded feats on the Olympic course thousands of years ago have excited an emulous rivalry iv the breast of almost every manly subject to equal their achieve ments. Wo have also to consider its importance as .being the principal agent in the improvement of the British horse, and as that which principally tended to bring him to a state that has made him the wonder and the admiration of the world. I find by advertisement in the Evening STAR, Friday, April 26th, aud " Herald," 27th, that a meeting of the Auckland Jockey Club was held to investigate the alleged pulling of Falcon in tho Selling Race. After hearing the evidence, it was resolved: -'That Mr McGee, the hoise Falcon, and McGee, junior, be disqualified for a term agreed upon." Well, Mr Editor, I consider this a harsh visitation, and as a lover of fair play, which distinc tion I lay claim to, cannot compliment the Auckland Racing Club on the skulking closed - door manner in which they ar bitrairly endeavour to consign my horse, my rider, and myself to the cool shades of racing oblivious ignominy aud dishonour able retirement, without giving me an invitation,^ summons or a ghost of show, to stand in defence ot that crime which they ungratefully—be it considered—attempted to bring against me. The charge is this : I supported the late Autumn meeting by running live distinct and separate race-horses. The black sheep of this cinque is named Falcon. Entered for Novel and Selling races, he wins the former on the first day of the week, _ and was sold by auction, according to conditions, realising £35 10s nett profit to the Club. I bought him in, and he starts a hot favourite for the Selling Race on the seeoud day, my son, an inexperienced schoolboy, scarce 14 years of age, being his (Falcon's) rider. This youth rode Elsa the day before, the mare carrying 7st lOlbs, and won the Easter Handicap, extending his animal to her utmost capacity. For this honest piece of horsemanship Elsa was rewarded upon the following day with 9st 41bs ; that's 221bs extra. Now I leave the world to judge of the ability, and, I may add, honesty, of the Auckland handicapping. The knowledge they possess of the capa bilities of cattle submitted, for adjustment, the security afforded the owners of race horses entrusted to their tender mercy and supervision, aud the means which they adopt to bring their field together. When my rider mounted Falcon, I in structed him to keep his horse well iv hand, Falcon having a disease iv the throat, and consequently stuck in the wiiad, and if lie could win his race, which I thought he could, to win it by a head and neck, or the horse would be treated hereafter as Elsa or Perfume, aud would not be worth £5 for raciug purposes. The lad obeyed my injunctions, aud thought he had won, but the Judge ruled otherwise, and gave a dead heat. The stewards asked me, when I came in the weighing yard, could I win it. I answered, I believed I could, and win it easily. They questioned why I did not win it at first. I replied I had a numerous field to contend against, and always carried a point in view not to hold my company cheap. They inquired of me was I prepared to run it over again. I said, At your disposal, gentlemen, any minute. At this time the owner of the other horse was anxious to divide, but as both would have been sold as winners, and my reputation concerned, I would not consent. Accordingly both horse were weighed out, and repaired to the post; the flag fell, and Falcon won by two lengths, carrying the same rider, to "the infinite delight of those people who had backed him against the field. Now, Mr Editor, I shall leave this matter to the disinterested person capable of forming an opinion on the present subject ; if this was an offence to straightforward running, honest endeavour and intention ; if, in reality, an offence was committed, which I hold \as not the case—intent being absent. It was wholly the eilect of acci dent, and not design, as the sequel proved in running off the deciding heat. Did I want to do an unjust action iv this matter —a thing alien to my nature, as the whole course oi my life sets forth—would I net have laid against Falcon ? Could I not have raced to the front, and crossed the leading horse, thereby creating a protest ? Could I not have run inside a post ? Could Falcon not have bolted, as easy as Indian Warrior, Truthful James, or any other horse ? Could he not have raced lame, as well as Hippo campus—that broken-down disciple that started first favourite against the field in the Easter Handicap, to the discredit of his stable and the infinite disgust of those who supported him. The thousand-and-one subterfuges adopted by schemers were never resorted to by me on this or any other occasion. Slander —I scorn your imputations ! You endeavour to rob me of an heritage bom with me : an honest name, pure, unfettered, cetheral. One I have cherished all my life, iv fortune and adversity ; and I dare you, I challenge you, to prove your libellous accusations. You must have had a strong predeliction to expose me as an incorrigible instrument of fraud ; one who, if justice were done him, would fill the felon's cell; yea, one that respectable humanity should clear from as a contagion. To be treated in the manner a sheep passes [a hog iv the pastures, with cold indifference. To have the tone of derision raised, and the finger of scorn pointed towards me, as the companion of gamblers, blacklegs, and roues. In short, having no claim on the sympathy of this people or this country, is the com pliment intended by a select Star Chamber, styling themselves " Auckland Jockey Justice," against ono who has been raised in this colony, having no blemish on the ancestral tree, or escutcheon ; having raced horses for twenty years, and raced them on their merits, in Various parts of New Zea land, with unsullied reputation ; ever doing my best to win, always giving the public a show for their investments, and my best opinion on the chance of the contest, amidst acclamations of joy from thousands of spectators ; eulogised as a sporting pinion, and ever securing tbe integrity aud reputa tion of the Noble Turf ! A few more word*, Mr Editor, and I am finished. Now let the truth bo told ; getat the sediment and take up the lees of this bitter draught, aud promise that the serpent was bit. Had Perfume won her fourth steeplechase on Ellerslie Tace-ground, some whining sports would have drawn the loaves and fishes from the adventurous aud

I much maligned bookmakers, and the result would have been cheers for Perfume, adula tion for her rider, compliments to the owner, and latidits to the very skies. But she did not win, heavy weights and fortune militated against her, although ridden by professional Wheeler (and not Captain Armstrong) from start of race to finish of engagement to the satisfaction of all parties who witnessed and were interested in the contest, except the few croakers,who think their opinions Lord Paramount by halving a small influence to catspaw of a minority of the stewards, to shelter them selves iii an obscure recluse, as report says, with barred doors and no reporters, in a blind ally, enjoying the sobriquet of Durham street. Magnanimous, sporting society ! This province may well feel proud of you.— Owen Curran McGee.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

GRAIIAMSTOWN, this day.

Tbe Waiotahi has 2270zs from 128 tons. The reef is 4ft snd sft. The mine is looking well. STOPPAGE OF BIG PUMP.

It is intended to stop tbe Big Pump in a day or two for inspection. There is great indignation about the Government buildings at Paeroa being removed to an unsuitable site, being small and away from the road in the new town ship, instead of the present Paeroa, where an excellent site has been set apart. It is alleged that the chiefs are willing to give a freehold. Sir George Grey has been petitioned by telegraph on the matter. Dr O'Flaherty has been appointed to the Hospital for the present. CROWN PRINCESS SPECIMENS.

Crown Princess.—Kendall's party ob tained 2Solbs specimes yesterday from the specimen leader in the bottom level. Chapell, (late Davidson's) tribute ob tained 301bs of good specimens last night. SIIAREMARKET.

Alburnia.—Buyers, 5Ss ; sellers, 60s ; New North Climes, 35., 3s 6d; buyers, 3s6d.

[PRESS agency.]

CHARLESTON, this day THE CRGMINVILLE RUSH.

Two more shafts have been bottomed at the Crominville rush, near Totara, and splendid prospects obtained. There is great excitement among all the miners here, and a large extent of ground on '-fancy" lines pegged out. It is situate 3£ miles from Charlestown, and about 15 from Westport. As it will probably take six months to procure water, there is no inducement for poor miners to come. Gold is now found both north and south of the prospectors, Croinin and Dunoran.

WELLINGTON, this duy. SIR JOHN COODE'S VISIT. Sir J. Coode will go straight from West port to New Plymouth, theu overland to Wanganui, and next to Napier. The Hinemoa, after leaving him at Taranaki, will go to Auckland to bring the Governor back to Wellington. ARRIVAL OF THE CHASCA. Arrived, Chasca, barque, from Auckland, .' '.Arrived : Turubull and Cos. barquentine May from Hong Kong and Singapore. The cargo consists of 450 tons of sago, tapioca, rice, sugar, and spices. She left Singapore on February 6th. Fatal Accident in the Rimutako Tunnel. By a fall of brickwork in the Rimutako Tunnel to-day, Patrick Moriarty was killed outright, and John Mathiesou severely injured. The latter is expected to lose the use of both eye 3.

DUNEDIN, this day. SALE OF A STATION. Messrs Larnach and Oliver have sold their Conical Hill estate, near Tapamu, consisting of about four thousand acres, with 10,000 sheep, to Watson and Shcrnan, at a price equal to about £70,000.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. STEEPLECHASE HANDICAP. The following are the weights for the Grand National Steeplechase Handicap :— Eversley, 12st 41bs ; Te Whetu, list 71bs ; Eclipse, list 51bs ; Sir Tattou, list lib ; Mousetrap, list lib; Hildare, list; Brunette, 10stl31bs; Shillelagh, lOst lllbs ; Shark, lOst 91bs; Ivanhoc, 10st 71bs; Mouse, lOst 71bs ; Gent, lOst 51bs ; New Zealand, Lunatic, Batsman, and Don, lOst each.

The receipts from the pastoral rents yes terday were £5710.

CALLS AND DIVIDENDS.

TUB following are the dates of calls, payment of dividends, aud creditors' meetings :— Calls-- £ s. d. Date. New Morning Star .. 0 0 6 — May 8 WaiteUauri 0 0 0 — May 8 Piako o 0 3 - May 8 New Golden Pah.. .. 00 0 — May 8 Bendigo United .. .. 0 0 G — May 15 U. Bank of Australia.. 15 0 0 — May 15 Phoenix 000 — May 15 Crown Princes.. No. 1 0 1 0 — May 10 Nonpareil United... .. 0 0 G — May 17 Dividends - « _, „ ~ Alburnia 0 2 G — May 7 Thames 0 5 0 — May 8 CH EDITORS' MEETINGS. In the estate of Lewis Bro3 May 13

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"Persons who adopt coke for fuel are scarcely ever known to revert to the use of coal." The value ot coke as a tuei, and n» a moans of economyof coal, is not appreciated sullicicntly. A mixed fuel of coal and coke ia invaluable for the ordinary purposes of heating, and .still more for those of cooking and raising steam, as it absorbs the smoke or inflammable gases given oil by coal during combustion, and renders the lire brighter, clearer, and hotter. Every house holder should buy coals and coke at the same time, and, if convenient, mix them ; smaller bills and satisfaction will be the result. The price of coke is advertised else where. —[AI.VT.I .



WANTED to Let, House and Grocer s Shop on easy terms.—Apply to John Pearce, Blacksmith. Newmarket. W~ "ANTED, a youug Girl as Apprentice to the Tailoring:-Mr Fronch. Grocer. Queen-street. WAN TE D, an Assistant lor the Hosiery Department; none but steady men need apply.—Samuel Coombes, City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. WANTED, a respectable Girl about 12 years' of ago to nur.'.e a Baby.—Mrs Lyon3, 7-1. Grey-street, , WANTED, two experienced Canvassers wifh good references for the Boot Trade. —J. B. Sinel, Queen-street Junction. _____ ANT &D, a first-class Machinist. Best wages.-Katterns and .--lieppard, Boot and Upper Manufacturer... Elliott-street, ANTED, a Vessel to carry 120,000 feet of Sawn Timber from Aratapu to .Melbourne.—Cruickshank and Co., IG, Queen street. Auckland. WANTED, a Raker for Opotiki ; none but sober men need apply.—John Lamb. . VST ANTED, Cook for Hotel (woman) ; W several General Servants ; Laundress: Governc-s for Naper; Housemaid.—X. Henrys Registry, Shortland-street. 7S7"ANTEU, a General Servant in a V V small family ; must, bo a good cook and laundress; references • equued.—Apply between the horns of 10 and 12 to Mrs. Dyer, Manukau Road 1 Parnell. ______ W" ANTED TO SELL, a first-class new Double-seated Buggy and Dog-Cart.— Apply R. Bull, Coach Painter and 1 rmimer, Durham-street. First-class accommodation for unpacking and storing carriage^ WANTED, a good Tailoress, and a smart Boy as apprentice.- J. Al winger, Tailor, Victoria-street. W~~ANTED, a General Servant, about 18 or 20; must wash well.—Apply Mrs. Kasdown, Queen-street. WANTED, a Respectable Youth, as Cashier or Apprentice to the Drapery. Hol loway, Garlick, and Cranwell. ; \ _/"ANTED, good Dress makers: Twelve VV month's engagement :-ply Blyth " and Co., Napier; or^Mrs, Butterworth.Queen-street



WANTED, a Situation as Storeman, by a respectable young man; 6i year's ex perience at last place; good Book-keeper; first class testimonial from last employer.—Apply by letter, X.Z., Stab Office. SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGNS in ALEXANDER'S WINDOW, Queen-street, opposite Wyndham-street ANTED, a Baker, first hand ; also a Lad.- John McNeill, Newmarket. ANTED, TENDERS for Removing Gates, forming Road, and putting scoria ash on same around Ellerslie School. Specifi cations can be seen at Ellerslie Hotel. Tenders to be sent in on or before the 6th May, at 6 p.m. The lowest Tender not necessarily accepted. ANTED, a Lady to reside in a family in Auckland.—For particulars apply to this Ofiice. , WANTED, a General Farm Servant; must be single.—Apply J. Hargreaves, at Mrs. Steele's, Parnell. ANTED, a good Coat Hand, £3 per week (permanent).—G. Bryett, Tailor, Shortland-street. ANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Apply before noon to Mys H. E. Williams, Mount Eden Road. ANTED to Purchase, for cash, a First-class Merchant's Safe.—Apply by letter, statins, where to be seen and price, ad dressed "Safe." Star Office. ANTED, Benchmen.—Aberdeen Boot Factory. WANTED, immediately, in tbe neigh bourhood of central Symonds-street, Private Apartments for a Lady and her Little Girl, where no other lodgers are kept.—Address Box 90. P.O. VVT ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weokly instalments, at L. H. NEUMKGEN, Auckland Office, 165, Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of way. C. DENNES' Reduced Price List : . Dolly Varden, £3 15a Genuine Home Shuttle, PA Princess oi Wales, £1 4s Singer's Family, from £5 15s Singer's Hand, with cover, £5 Singer's Needles, per doz., Is6d and 2s. Weekly Payments taken. Liberal discount to tho trade.—GREAT DEPOT. Queen-street. ANTED, by Turubull, Smith, and Co., Wholesale Warehousemen, Wel lington, a first-class Man to manage their Boot and Shoe Department; must have a thorough knowledge of tho Colonial requirements. \XTANTED KNOWN, thatD. GOLDIE VV is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and other Huilding Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houso Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shalts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles,.&c, &c, at iha lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house-street. ._ W~ ANTED, a General Servant for the Thani"s.—Apply to Mrs. Ehrenfried, at Mrs. Phillips, Eden Crescent. W"~ OOLEN SCARFS, 6d; White Calico, •Is Gd doz.; Ladies' Silk Ties, very neat; New Dress Material; Boys' Hats, cheap lot, 2s 6d; Babien'Shirts, 7d ; and other Cheap Goods, at R. French's Cheap Drapery, Hobson-street. ANTED, Improvers to the Ship building.—Apply to R. McKay, Free man's Bay. ANTED, not later than 7 to-night, two Hotel Housemaids, where three are kept besides; Cook, and other Sorvants (Wai kato), likewise four Nursetrirls, Boys to milk, Farm Couples, Man Cook (Grahamstown hotel), Ploughmen, Fiji Boys. Female Cooks, and seve ral Female Sorvants (town and country).— Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. WANTED, an Improver and Appren ticcs to tho Dressmaking.—Mis B rough ton, corner Upper Queen and East streets, Newton. AGEN T S WANTED. A golden opportunity for Active Men tp Sell our NRW NOVELTIES. Just arrrived per steamer City of New York. 10s. to 20s. por day guaranteed. __. __.__ AMERICAN NOVELTY COMPANY, Auc klam d. ANTED, Purchasers tor all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ings, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. HOLUSIHP, Manager. ANTED to Sell (cheap), 40 dozen Josephine Gloves, size G, 6J, GJ, GJ, 2s Gd per pair; also a lot of Lieht Fancy Coloured Josephine Kid Gloves, 71, 7i, 73. 2s Gd per pair ; lOOlbs. of Knitting Cotton, Is lOd per lb.; 1000 jards Wincey, Gd, worth 9d; 1000 yards Flax Shirting, heavy, at 10Jd per yard, worth Is Gd; a large lot of Fancy Ribbons, wide widths, Gd per yard, worth Is; a lot of Hats, Flowers, Feathers, &c. &c. also sold cheap.—Wm. Eyre, Enneskillen House. Victoria-street. WANTED, for a lively country town, a good General Servant. If able to work sewing machine, high wages will be given.— Enquire this office. ANTED, a competent Miller, for a modern two-pair mill in tho province of Auckland. Mill is airy, and works with little dust. A Married Man preferred. Four roomed Cottage, with ground for garden. Living cheap : desirable climate. — Address A.8., care of National Bank, Auckland. HEN you get married, choose the daughter of a careful woman—ono who is likely to make two pounds i'o as far as another would four; in short, try to get tho daughter of any of my customers. Get one who prefe bto buy my Wonderful 2s Tea instead of paying 3s elsewhere. I hear that some of the Grocers say I have ruined the legitimate tea trade ; if so, I do not see that lam to blame. Have a wife who buys Pago's Celebrated Plum Jam for 8d the lit), tin; or Handsome Tracing Braid at Is Gd the half-gross; or Berlin Wool (beautiful colours) at 5d a dozen ; or Fingering Wool at 4d the hank and 3s Gd the lb.; Hair Pins (all sizes), 2d the 2 oz. packet; Looking Glasses, Id; Mens Courier Bags (with key), 2s Gd ; Boys' Handsome Satchels, Is ; Military Braid (different widths), lOd a dozen yards ; Ladies' Alma Boot Laces, 3d a dozen; Hooks and Eyes, Id a gross; Umbrel las, 2s each ; Velvet, Is to 3s Gd the piece of 18 yards; Towels, id and Gd; Handsomo Market ing Kits, Is; Fancy Baskets, 9d ; Good Elastic, I yards a penny ; Splendid Hair Brushes, Is Gd each; ono Electro Magnetic Battery, in good order, only 30 ■; A nchovey Paste, Is pots for Gd; Pickles (Gerkins), Gd a bottle ; Wave Braid, 3d a dozen; Holloway's Pills and Ointment, If 3d; Painkille., Is 2d; Stay Husks, 3d a pair; Writ ing Desks, 7s and 9s ; Steel Pens, 3d tho paper; Towels, Id; what will the Drapers do when my Gum Tickets, at Is a thousand, are all gone, over 50 gross more of Clark's Glazed Cotton, black and white, different numbers, Gd a dozen ; Tape, 12 yards in a piece, and Gd the doz. pieces; Packing or Sail Needles, 2d a dozen: Babies Wool Hoods, Is; another lot of Men's Braces at Gd ; aristocratic ditto, Is ; Ladies' Night Drosses, Is ; my 53 Gd ditto are so beautifully worked that it would asionish tho single men; Handsomo useful Shoe Brushes, 3 for 2s Gd; Shirt Buttons, Id and 3d a gross; id Tape Measures for Id; another lot of those large bottles of lovely Lavender Water at9d ; Spirit of Love, and other Scent, 4d; Rimmel's small ditto, od; largo handsome lot of Looking Glasses that hang up, stand up, and lay down, from Id to Is 3d. I havo bought above 50 dozen more Crinolines, 40 doz. more Hair Pads, and above 60 dozen more Dress Improvers. I intend to sell the Hair Pads at 2d ; the Lovely Crinolines at Is 6d; and the Dress Improvers at 6d, which are so beautiful that one of my boys wanted to know if the ladies wore them outside their dress. Ladies, when you wish to do any of your friends a good turn, and don't happen to have any money to do it with, tell them the astonishing prices of my goods, as advertised in this and my two last advertise ments, and you may thereby put lots ot money in their pockets without taking any out of your own ; by-and-bye. when you have dealt with me a few years, and naved thereby—say £500, you will be able to be more liberal. It is truly astonishing what some people can save through buying of me. Don't forget my Girls' Jackets at 2s Od; nor my Ladies' ditto at 3s Gd. Always keep my advertisement by you to refer to, as I have lots of goods left last week, &c. Splendid Green Tea, 3s ; Empty Cases, 2d; 3d, Id, and Gd ; Casks, Is. —W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. FINEST SELECTION of Electro-plated SILVER WARE ever shorv-n in Auck land, at I. ALEXANDER'S, Queen-street, opposite Wyndham-.treet. ANE HOWIE is authorised to receive all Debts due to me, and her receipt will be a sufficient discharge therefore^ Witness :—R. H. StbveNßON- Anckland, May 1,1878. |3 ARN EL L RINK ING CLUB. The season wid commence on SATURDAY EVENING, Ith May, at 7.30. Intending members arc requested to apply for their tickets. Q> g _ Hon. Sec g£i O HIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING. NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD Having taken over the balance of the lease of those centrally-situated Premises, corner of Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Thomas Williams, ss a Ship Chandler, Sail maker, Sec, would intimate his intention of continuing this Business in all its branches, and trusts to secure a fair share of support. A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanking the Shipping Community and General Public for the liberal patronage accorded him during the las' ten years, and lrom his personal knowledge of Hie Business, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of Tents and Tar paulins always kept in stock.



XX7 ANTED, the Public to know that. W have on Sale (cheap) what they want viz. r-Ladies' or Girls' small-sized Felt Hats, 2: 6d, worth 5s each; Black Ostrich Feathers, 6( each ; Coloured, Is; Wings, 6d each; Winceys 6d per yard ; Black Straw Hats, Is each; Berhi Wools, in shaded and plain colours ; Fingering Wool, soft and beautiful; Ladies' Underclothei very cheap; Corsets, very strong, 2s 6d each also in Thompson's and Acme Brands; Fateni and Silk Velvet in the piece; Turquoise and Ha: Silks; new makes of Ladies' Dress Holders 6d each; Embroidery, Plain and Featherec Ribbons, Ribbon Velvets. Sep., Sec, Sec Also, al ridiculously low prices-Silk Boot Laces, 3d pei dozen ; Rack Combs, 3d each: Good Purses, Id 3id,4d. Gd, and Is each; Black Barrings,2d pei pair; Neckties, 6d each; Bows 6d; White Handkerchiefs, id; Best Scents, 6dper bottle. Best Brown Cotton Socks in Auckland for6d per pair (woven tops). The Handsomest and Cheapest Lot of Children's Dress Jackets, &c., in town ; Jackets, from Is 6d each ; Fine White socks, 3d per pair. Other goods to numerous tc mention.-.!. Green, three doors from Albert street. N.B.—No one can sell Cheaper, except large direct importers, and then only in large quan tities.—J. G. .— MANUKAU LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 20. The Ball advertised for 6th May is POST PONED until Ist JULY, in consequence of the death of Mr. Cox. GKO . J. BELL, Hon. Sec. R. YANDLE wishes to remind the Ladies of Auckland and surrounding districts that the Winter is fast approaching, tc look up their Furs and Feathers, Mufts, Col larettes, Boas, Sealskin Jackets, Rugs, &c, and get them cleaned from moth, re-lined, and made equal to new, no matter how old. Fur and Feather Trimmings matte to order. N .B.—JN ew Zealand Birds of every description bought.—V\ . J. STAND LB, Taxidermist, Furrier, &c, oppo site City Hall, Queen-street, Auckland. i aS^^Tf! OR W AITA RA. HAURAKI Will leave Onehunga for Waitara (weather and other circumstances permitting) at 12 noon on SATURDAY, Ith instant.. ~.__.. Freight and Parcels collected, or can be left at Darby-street Store. For freight or passage apply to J. MYNOTT, Darby-street; Or Capt. OAKKS. on board. aS&kfe*^ A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP ~-|f||g||£i_lu COMPANY. FOR NAPIER AND"LYTTELTON. SOUTHERN CROSS Will sail for tho above on SATURDAY next, Ith instant, at 2 p.m. Saloon Tickets: Single, £1; Return, £7. Steerage, £3. Freight, £1 5s per ton ; Tranship ment ot Goods, £1 per ton. Large quantities at special rates on application to the undersigned. W. LODDKR, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. 73T pi OR SALE. iiiii-nms^SsS.. The Fast-sailing Well-known F----'-^X:'s&^>- Staunchly-built Cutter F',:^M*Mmmm • FAWN. ' y.-&&:s&2ffi& Apply to .«****«■ 11 » c j HUTCHINS on, 7, Quecn-stt-pet. TTVRAINAGE NOTICE. TO OWNERS AND OCCUPIERS. Town Clerk's Office. April 30, 1876. Notice is hereby given to owners and occu piers of Land, situ-tc and abutting on VIC TORIA-STREET (between Hobson and Nelson streets), and in DRAKE-STREET (from Nelson to Union-street), to Drain their respective Pro perties into Main Drains in course of construct- Tho present Contractors will execute the work at schedule prices, to street line, particulars of which may be obtained upon application to the City Surveyor. , . .. ~ Failing non-compliance with this notice, the City Council will, under the provisions ot Ihe Corporations Act, 187G," proceed with the works necessary, at the risk and cost of owners or occupiers. p gmLUPS. Town Clerk. rvIIAINAGE NOTICE. TO OWNERS AND OCCUPIERS. Town Clerk's Office, April 30, 1878. Notice is hereby given to owners and occu piers of Land, situate and abutting on HOBSON and PITT-STREETS (between Cook and Grey-streets), to Drain their respective Pro perties into Main Drains in course of construct- The present Contractors will execute the work at schedule prices, to street line, particulars of which may be obtained on application to the City Surveyor. ~,_.,, ._• .v„ Failing non-compliance with this notice, the City Council will, under the provisions of Ihe Corporations Act, 1876," proceed with the works necessary, at the risk and cost of owners or occupiers. p pgg-jpg. Town Clerk . IT is hereby notified, in compliance with Clause 10G of "The Municipal Corporations' Act, 1876," that tho City Council have appointed the National Bank of New Zealand as BANKKRS to tho Municipality. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. City Council Offices, May 1,1878. mE N POUNDS PENALTY. DESTRUCTION OF TREES. Notice is hereby given that the above amount or such portion of this penalty as may be recovered, will be paid to any person or persons giving such information as may lead to a con viction of the offenders who wantonly destroy Trees planted by and under the cjntrol of the City Council, _. „, , ' P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. LUST, a Brown Silk Parasol iv a butcher's shop iv the Market.—Finder rewarded on leaving same at this office. OST, yesterday, between Union-street and the Wharf, a Purse containing £3.— The finder will receive 15s reward on returning same to this office. . _____ PHILADELPHIA EXHIBITS of Electro-plate Silver Ware in ALEX ANDER'S WINDOW, Queen-street, opposite Wyndham street. J O. G. T. The SIR HENRY HAVELOCK LODGE, No. 21, Independent Order of Good Templars, meets as usual, in the Alcxandrn-street School room, every TUKSDAY^V^IN^at 7.30. g'. SQUlßß'kL,'Secretary. jpl HOR A L HALL. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. Winter Course of Lectures. OPENING MEETING-FRIDAY, May 3,1873. His Excellency the Marquis of Normanby in tho Chair. Program m c :— Address—His Excellency the Governor. Choir—" The Lord is in His Holy Temple. Address— Roy. A. Carrick. Choir—Anthem, "Arise, Shine" (Dr. Elvy). Address— , _ T . Choir—" Jesu, Lord of Glory" (Naumann). Address—Rev*. J. Robertson, M.A. Choir—" Come unto Me" (Dr. Adams. _A_f__t_ircss Choir—" The Might with the Right" (Dr. Calcott; Doors open at 7. Chair to be taken at 7.30 p.m, ADMISSION.-ONE shilling. Tickets for whole course, to admit bearer and lady, os.; single ticket, 3a. 6d. Full sub scriber. paying annually in advance are entitled to a si uglc ticket. Tickets may be had from Member, of Committee, or at the Rooms, und from any of the Stationers. . ~, , N.B.—The Choir is requested to he in attend ance, in the Ante-room of the Hall, at 7.10 p.m. TRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB. PROGRAMME OF SPORTS, TO BE HELD AT ELLERSLIE GARDENS; ON the 21th MAY :— Maiden R'ice—lst and 2nd prizes, two trophies. 150 Yards Hand.cau—lst prize, £a; 2nd prize £1; 3rd prize, 10s. _ 200 Yards Handicap-Ist prize, £o; 2na prize £1; 3rd prize, 10s. ,_. ■ .., Quarter-Mile Hurdle Handicap—lst prize, £i 2nd prize, £1. ._._■• Half-Mile Handicap—lst prize, £o; 2nd prize £1: 3rd prize, 10a. „,_,_,. One Mile Handicap—lst prize, £5; 2nd prize • £1; 3rd prize, 10s. Two-Mile Walking Race Handicap—lst pr ze £1; 2nd prize, £1. Putting the Stone—£l. Potatoe Race, £1. Hop, Step, and Leap—£l. Vaulting with Pole—Trophy. High Jump—Trophy. Tug of War—Five Trophies. Yankee Horse-Trophy. Judge : Mr.M.Gallagher. Start-r : E.Nolar HandieaDpers : Messrs. Kdmonds, Duane, Ball. The Secretary will receive Entries for th above Sports, at the Club-room, on SATUi D \Y, 4th instant, from 8 to 9 o'clock p.m. ' ROBERT E. ELLIS. Secretary.



I Meetings. I ;, I s r§YHE Annual Meeting of the Friends ot 1 JL the Home for Neglected and Destitute . Children will be held at the Young M _.'d Chris i tian Association Rooms, on MONDAY next, the . 6th May, at 7.30 p.m. His Excellency the 3 Governor will take the chair. l TT.OOTBALL.—The Annual Meeting of t J_J the Grafton Football Club will be held, at the Thames Hotel, on Thurday, 2nd May, at 7.30 [ p.m.—Geo. A. Orchard, for Hon. Sec. ENNISKILLEN LOYAL ORANGE LODGE. No. 3. ; The regular Monthly Meeting will be held, in ; the Protestant Hall, Newton, on FRIDAY f EVENING, 3rd May, at 7.30. By order of the W.M. , X UCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. -TjL . ~ 1 The Annual Meeting of the above Asso._-.tion - will be held in the Drill-shed on Friday Eyeni ng • next, the 3rd instant, at 8 o'clock, at which a ! full attendance is reque-ted. H. G. PAYNE, Treasurer. Tenders- BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COM PANY (LIMITED). Making Boiler for p.s. ' Black Diamond, and Cornish Boiler for Pumping . Engine. i Separate Tenders for the above works will be . received at this office, till four o'clock p.m. on WEDNESDAY, May 8. Plans and speciflca i tion may be seen on application to the under signed. Tho lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. By order HENRY GILFILLAN, Jun., Acting Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings. May 1,1878. PORT CONTRACT—NELSON TO FOX HILL RAILWAY. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Public Works Office, Wellington, 30th April, 1878. The Time for Completion of the Port Contract is EXTENDED from SIX to NINE MONTHS. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the IGth for the Erection of Insurance Premises, Queen and Shortland-streets, for the South British Insurance Company. • „,„„ R. KEALS & SON. Architects. ENDERS will be received at Mr Nelson's, opposite Dr. Bayntum's, Howe street, for Raising a two-roomed Cottage, until Friday, 3rd inst. Tanks on the ground. GRAFiT O N ROAD DISTRICT BOARD. Kerbing and Channelling. Tenders for above will be received up to 4 p.m. Of MONDAY, 6th May, at my office, 74, Queen-street, where also plan and specification may be seen, JOHN BOYLAN, Engineer to the Board. EMUERA HIGHWAY BOARD. Tenders required for Supplying the under mentioned Materials in any portion of the Dis trict, in quantities as directed :— Broken Blue Metal, at per yard. Rough Scoria Ash ~ Fine Tenders at my office by 2 p.m. of the 4th May lb'°* P. J. DALTON, C.E., 40, Insurance Buildi "WfOOL, TALLOW, AND PRODUCE. Parties hitherto e_l.ct.i_g INSURANCE in England can make ARRANGEMENTS on equal terms to cover interest at any of this Company's offices in New Zealand- While in Shed or Factories, by rail, dray, lighter, or other conveyance, and ship, till delivered in London. From ports in New Zealand to London direct, or transhipping at ports here or in Aus tralia. From stations or factories, to terminate at Dunedin or coastal port, if need be. Claims payable in London. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. TO CONTRACTORS AND STONE CUTTERS Town Clerk's Office, May 1,1878. Samples of Kerb and Channel Stones, as required for City Works, can be viewed at the City Council Yard, Market House, P. A. PHILIPS, _Town Clerk. Vases i "VTASES! _ -yASES We are shewing upwards ot One Hundked Different Patterns of the most Beautiful ORNAMENTA VASES, in Crysta . Alabast.r and Bohemian Glass, ever offered for sale m Auckland. extremely moderate. An early inspection vited. _„„ T. & H. COOKE, Furniture anu Carpet Warehouse, 67, Queen-street, Coals i Coals <. Coals <i _ NOW LANDING, EX GARMOUTH, A CARGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE HOUSEHOLD COAL. Apply to ANDERSON & CO., Co_.l-.IERC_--STF.E3T. NEWCASTLE Q°A L' The Barque STAG is now discharging a CARGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE COAL, Which may be had either delivered or at Ship's Side. W. & G. WINSTONE. -E x HEL EN A FROM OAMARU. Just Arrived, and Fob, Sale by The Subsckiber : /C*t\r\ BAGS OATS *>l/V-/ 100 bags Fowl Wheat 5 tons Oatmeal , , . 15 tons Meek's Fiour, sacks 100 s, oos, in Store W Tood's and Wilson's Flour, 100's and 50's 200 bags Tartarian Oats Bran and Sharps at Mill Prices Canterbury Bacon and Ham., in cloth ; Butter and Cheese. L. W. EATON. PLANS prepared, and Estimates made for Laying-nut Grounds, Planting, &c, by contract or otherwise. 50.000 .mad Cupressus Macrccarpa, Pinus lusignus, and other varities at the lowest current rates. No reasonable offer refused. ~_„_ C. W. S. PUR ME, Powling Grei-n. Grafton Koad. AGENT W A N T E D. l An Active Business Man, with a few Hundred Pounds Capital, to Purchase the Agency of the American Novelty Company at Wellington. c A good profitable business can be established. t- No one but an active business man need -puly- AMERICAN NOVELTY COMPANY. Auckland.



To Let. ripO LET, Shop iii Queen-street, opposite _L Vulcan Lane.—Apply Manager Bank of New South Wal^s. T~ CTIET OR SELL, a new House of eight rooms, in St. Mary's Road ; well finished, good well, etc. —Enquire next door. TO - LET, a Comfortable Seven-roomed Brick Residence, with every convenience, five minutes' walk from Queen-street. —A. Linabury & Co. TO LET, at Conquest Place, Parnell, a comfortable five-roomed Cottage (nearly new), with registered gva'c in sitting-room, cooking range in kitchen, two large tanks, and good garden; also a splendid sea-view.—For terms apply Mr. Meckan. Parnell Store. mo LET, "The Deanery," St. Stephen's JL Road, Parnell, containing 10 rooms, neces sary outbuildings, &c , and about one acre of land.—Apply to_R. Dyer^Shortlund-street, TO LET, a G-roo'nmd"Cotta^e7 with U acres land, off Dr. Norton's, Spring-Street, Ponsonby. Rent, 15s per week.—Apply on the premises. IVTEAT COTTAGE to Let in Wakeiield- Jl_l street.—Apply Town Clerk's Office. TO LET, several Small Cottages to re spectable tenants.—Apply to "j. Abbot, Grocer, Hobson-street. TO LET, at the corner of Victoria and High-streets, a large Commodious Yard suitable for a Liver y Stable. —Grant and Morton, Queen-street. For Sale. FIRST-CLASS Bread Cart For Sale.— A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. . -£®Q!& —FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE i-Se. *tr V« for Sale for £00 ; good allotment. Weekly payments taken for tjie whole amount if desired.—C. iWilliamsoD, Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. £?^4_ CASH, Balance by Weekly 35E/ft_9 \ f Payments.—A now 6-roomed Villa, with freehold allotment, on the Ponsonby Road. Price, £360.- 3. Vaile, House and Land.Agent, Shortland-street. ' X?t>.> —SEVEN Ac-res Pioughable Land &J&&. For Sale for £22 : S miles from Auck land. All level and good soil. Never-failing spring of water.—o. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. _£?<s><f&A CASH, balance at 5% for six _fb fcj \f ™ r or ten years,—lmproved Farm of about 75 acres ot -rood soil, all fenced and in grass, well-finished House of 6 rooms, three-stall stable, coach-house, cow shed, stock-yard, See, 12 mi'e3 south of Auckland. Price, £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. OKCrA —SUBURBAN VILLA Residenct c£**J*J\y, of 6 rooms, with out-buildings, ah in thorou'-'h 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. £} A PER ACRE. — Improved Farm of 130 c^-'dt acres, 2t miies south of Auckland, SO to 90 acres iv grass, 20 acres bush ready for burn ing, 20 acres standing bush, soil rich volcanic and chocolate loam ; 3-roomed House, cowshed, stockyard, &e.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next to the Post-office. i'nA -W.ETTY Five-roomed Cottage, *J- i \J. with freehold allotment 10 x 100, goo 1 well, wood and coal-shed, Sec Commands a good view ; 20 minutes walk from Queen-street. —S. Vaile, House and Land -Agent, Shortand strcet. _£*_> KS. PER ACm-_~i3o'c'mres~of Good owt) tf Level Land, about one mile from Hamilton Station, Waikato.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR BACK, FOR SALIC. 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 & SON, Fort-street. FOR SALE, cheap, owner leaving the colony, those two pretty and well-known Houses, with splendid view, 1 and 2 Pompalier street, Ponsonby, opposite Mr. Quick's ; one of four and one of six rooms, with oven, water laid on, and sink inside; every convenience, nice garden, and in thorough repair.—Apply on the premises to T. Port, Plumber. P~iako~l_k^d^ (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have this day made a Call (the fourth) of Threepence per Share on the Capital of the Company, pay able to the Manager, at the < 'dice of the Com pany, Shortland-street. Auckland, on WED NESDAY, tne. Sth April, 13.8. F. A. WHITE, Manager. Auckland, 30th April, 1878. "VTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING ±S COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have this day made a Call (the sixth) of Sixpence per Share on the capital of the Company, payable to the Manager, at the registered office of the Com pany, No. 14, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on or before WEDNESDAY, May Sth, 1878. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland, 29th April, IS7B. AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price of. Coke is now 20s per on, a th Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 3d per ton. A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. TjEEAKFAST BACON! NEW CURE. CLOSE BROS., QUEEN-STBEET. S H 1 R* T S. THE EASIEST THING TO DETECT AT PRESENT IS THE BEAUTY OF cargo & m ckaig's Cambric and Flax Shirts OARD AND RESIDENCE wanted by two single gentlemen in a private family ; within 5 minutes walk from Queen-street; term 3 moderate.—H.P. G. Star Office. ,_ ~\M ES. O'CONNELL begs to inform the J3JL public that she. has Removd from Cook street to Mount-street, where she -till con tinue the Limerick Lace Busing- U orders promptly attended to. Shawls, _■ ■ >es, Bridal Dresses and Veils. Latest style in .'ollars and cuffs. Note the address: Mrs. O'CONNELL, Mount-street , ' TO-MORROW. 'THE HAYMARKET. "CI O R SAL E, To-morrow (Friday), The Well-known Steeplechase Korse3 GAZELLE, JONATHAN WILD SEA KING. ALFRED BUCKLAND. TO-MORROW. NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION SALE A T ARTH UR ' S MAR T. POULTRY— Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Small Pigs, &c. PRODUCE— Canterbury Bacon and Hams, new cure; Auckland Bacon, Wairoa Cheese, Butter Beef, Flour, Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, Peanuts, Apples, Pumpkins, &c. GROCERIES.-Tea, Sugar, Salt, Currants, Raisins, Biscuits, Mustard, Blue,.fetarch, Clothea Pegs, Rice, Candles, Soap, &c. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. at one o'clock p.m. Piano, by Broadwood Piano, by Bord Piano, by Legg Piano, by Erard Piano, by Strohmengar & Sons Household Furniture and Effects in great variety, both new and second-hand; Wardrobe, Dinng Table; Hai-, Rep, and Damask Suite s; Couches, Pictures, Sewing Machines, Ranges, Stoves, Ovens, Knife cleaner, Fancy Second hand Chests Drawers, Wood and Iron Co.s, Large Wardrobe, Fancy Table., Whatnot, Car pet , Oilcloth, Hearth Rugs, DruggeUiug, Mats, Cane Chairs, Earthenware, and Kitchen Uten sils, &c, &c.