DISTRICT COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before F. D. Fcnton Esq., District Judge.) Kelly v. Clare. —Mr James Russell for plaintiff, made an application for immediate execution for the recovery of the mm of £8 17s Sd, and casts £9 16s, under a .judgment obtained in 1567, against defen dant. Nothing was done at the time as detendant was not in a position to pay. The affidavit of facts having bean lodged ■with the Court, an order Avas made to issue forthAvith. Home v. Cameron.— Claim, £G. This was a claim for calls.—Mr James Bussell for plaintiff asked for an adjourn ment of this case for a fortnight, us. there was a probability of its being settled in the meantime. SPECIAL JURY CASE.—THE NEWTON GEESE DISTURBANCE* Mrßrookfield and Mr Tyler for plaintiff, and Mr Hesketh for the defence.—The ■jury: —Messrs Horace Dean (foreman), Jas. Deary, "W. F. Dempsey, and W. C. Denues. Witnesses Avere ordered out of Court. Mr Brookfield opened the case, and stated tne particulars, Avhich occurred at Newton on the 21st of February, and with which the public are familier. Benjamin Jones, the plaintiff, owned some geese, a did also a Mr Taylor, and the latter considering that some of his geese Avere on the premises of plaintiff^ calledinthe assistance of Constable Abrarns The defendant, in consequence of whinh in terference, objected, Avhen a i-oav ensued between the parties. The damages were laid at £100, for an illegal assault, by which" plaintiff had suffered in body and mind. The pleas on defendant's part Avere a complete denial of the charges. Benjamin Jones, express pro prietor, residing at NeAvton, remembered the 21st Februaiy last in the evening. He and Mrs Jones had just sat down to tea, when a knock Avas heard at the door. On opening, he saw a Mr Taylor and the constable lean ing against the fence. Ths constable asked if they Avere his geese, pointing to a flock. When Constable Abrams said "Some of them belong to Mr Taylor," he said to him, what broughtyouhere. If there is agoose be longing to another man,Avhat haveyoutodo Avith it. He got some corn and brought the geese up. The Constable Avalked through the stable. He was about to follow when the constable told him to stand back. Taylor took up one the geese and, looking at tho web. said this is my goose, and lie gave it to the constable. Plaintiff looked and snid "That is one of my oldest geese," Avhen the constable gave him a violent push, aud he staggered back. Mr Jones came up and begged them, to be as quiet as possibe, as he (plaintiff) was not in good health. On speaking again to the constable, he Avas again repulsed in a similar manner, and fell to the ground. He thought the constable seemed inclined for a row, and he told him he might take all the geese away, and he Avould see about them afterwards. He got behind the trees in the yard, and defendant, struck at him through the branches ; the constable came round and caught him by the collar ; he caught him round the Avaist; they had a struggle, and both fell. Bis nose bled very much. He gave the cou stable no provocation for his con duct.—Cross-examined, by Mr Hesketh: He Avas quite sober. Had only one glass of beer that'day. He did not hear the con stable say, "Be quiet; don't be excited; you are not charged with stealingthe geese;" nor did Taylor aak him not to strike the constable again. He did not strike the constable under the ear.

The Hurricane at Panmotas.

FURTHER PARTICULARS,

The following further particulars of the dreadful hurricane at Pa&motas, South Sea Islands, is contained in a letter from a gentlemen resident on the Group, to Captain Rose, of the schooner Coronet: — "On the 6th and 7th February the Pan motas Group was visited by a most destructive hurricane, doubly so on account of the islands being so low (10 to 20 feet high), and. such an event never expecterl in these latitudes. Unfortunately the centre of the cyclone swept the most populous and commercially important islands of the group. Rairoa, Apatai, and Kaukura, having it on tho 6th, Anaa (the seat ot Government in the Group where there is a resident) and adjoining islands having it on the 7th. In Rairoa it began in the east, changing and increasing to S.E. and S-, ending in S.W., full hurricane, making a clean sweep of both settlements, washing away every house, and oven the bodies out of the graveyard ; some of them being eaten by the pigs which, were left. The inhabit ants saved themselves by getting on to tho highest points of the land, and others by tying themselves to cocoanut trees until the ■wind and sea abated. Two schooners were lost on the island, anct one American drowned.

At Kaukura, on the 6th, the wind was from N.E., increasing to N. and N.W., ending in W. ; the sea from the lagoon and outside meeting on the land in a most ex traordinary manner, making the whole land a quicksand, and submerging it to a depth of six feet. The inhabitants got frightened, took to their boats, were carried out over the reef and capsized., 117 persons being drowned iv this way, one white man, one half-caste, two Chinamen, and the rest natives. The white man was George Herder, late of Auckland. About twenty boats, averaging about 4to 5 tous each, were lost on this island, besides all the houses and many thousand of coacoannt trees being washed away. The few inhabi tants, withfourEuropeans saved themselves by clinging to rocks and trees until morn- Ing, when the storm abated, (7th), Mr Magee, ot Marson Brander, Tahiti, being amongst them. On Apatai, two schooners belonging to Brander^vere thrown on shore, but no lives lost. On Anaa, where I had been for some mouths previous, the sea be gan rising Jtwo days before the wind came, cloudy horizon and calm. Bar. 30.16 on the morning of the 6th ; evening, bar. 29.80. On the 7th, wind E., strong gale. Bar. 29.50, increasing to N.E., N.,andN.W., when at 2 p.m. on the 7th the bar stood 29.24, that being the lowest. All the houses, stores, and residences being washed fcway by the sea, thousands of- cocoanuts being blown down, and broken off half way up, and the whole place covered with about 3ft. of sand. We saved ourselves byre treating to the highest point of the island Which" was close to the settlement, and about 6ft. higher than the rest of the island, some by tying themselves to trees (cocoa nut) while the sea washed under them. We lost almost all our boats, and a schooner which left the island the day before was capsized and all hands (18) were drowned, three of them being Europeans ot whom one was Peter Hehms, late or- Akaroa Bay, New Zealand. On the 10th the cutter Elgin, belonging to Brander, arrived at Anaa, having lived through the gale 90 miles due-west of Anaa. Lying-to under sft. of throat of ir,ahisail hosted, the peak being lashed to the boom. The Resident made a requisition for her to go to Tahiti, to report and get assistance. I also came with her, when the French: steamer Legond was commissioned to proceed round the group to ascertain the extent of. the disaster. I went in her, with a large lot of provisions and boat lumber, to relieve our different agents who might have suffered. We visited eight islands, where it had blown worst, ■ and saw what I have already described ;;. distributing our pro visions where they were most needed,, and even water, ■vrbich was scarce everywhere, owing to ail the tanks being washed away and the shallow wells filled with sea-water. It is difficult to estimate the loss at present, but, considering- the number of vessels lost <fourteem), and about thirty smaller ones, from ten tons down, with about 150 lives, and that the copra trade will be] almost lost for a year, and also that it will take from 10 to 15 years for ' the island to resover from the effects of the iturxican, it cannot be lestiinated at lesfl than £50,000 and it would take deuble that aum to build the houses, and wharves, re. plant the trees &&, which have been lost.

I I can afsure you, when we were all huddled ' on the on the enly dry place (for it rained ! in torrents all the time) just like a flock of sea-gulls on a sand-bank Avhen the tide is making. I Avas? reminded forcibly of the stiff hurrican Avhich Aye >veathered together in your fine tight little vessell, the Coronet just two years ago, on our way from Auck- Jand. I leave again in a Aveek for the Panmotas to rebuild, Sou Avhat one might call a ueAv land. It will not be very pleasant work. Nothing like the above has ever happened before in the Pnumotaß, in the memory of the oldest inhabitant. They report a sort of tidal Avave about 70 years ago, which drowned many hundreds of the natives.

THEATRE ROYAL.

PRODUCTION OF "DRIVEN FROM

HOME.'

" Driven from Home," or " The Farmer's Iron Will," a domestic drama founded on Tennyson's well-known poem, " Dora" was produced at the Theatre Royal on Saturday evening, before a moderately filled house. The story is suited for stage purposes, and the adapter, who ever he may be, has done his work unusually well. The siturtions are not only neatly planned, but tolerably natural, and the dialogue is never altogether vapid. We may also remark that the piece is better mounted than cither " Falstaff" or " John Garth." The acting was not, however, altogether what might-have been expected. Truth to tell, tbe pathos seemed sometimes unnaturally strained, and thefaintline which separates the sublime from the ridiculous was more than once nearly crossed. Mr Jack was admirably made up, and barring a slight tendency to exaggeration in the pathetic parts played Farmer Allen to life. His manner at the close of the second act, when he is brought in hurt, was inimitable, and we have nothing but praise for his act ing of the culminating scene at the end of the piece. Miss Firmin played Tennyson's loveable heroine Dora, with a delicate grace and amount of genuine feeling which is as rareasitischarming. More than onceduring the piece, her eyes' were uivmistakeably wet with tears, and she evidently felt the pathetic parts deeply. Mr Steele as Dora's lover, Luke Blomfield appeared to great advantage. The character suited him ex actly, and he played it in a natural and manly manner. Mr Burford was cast for the part of William Alton, the farmer's rebellious son. lie was not as well suited as we have seen him. We must also point out that in the second act, when he was supposed to be dying, his appearance Avas so obviously robust that the effectiveness of an important situation was jimporilled. And, now last, but not by any means least, we come to Mrs Walter Hill, whose imper sonation of Mary Morrison was all that could be desired. . In the last act she played upljto Miss Firmin admirably, and her appeal to the old farmer was a true touch of nature. Although it is sometimes unavoidable, we are not iond of seeing small children (who ought to be in bed)"on the stage. It would, however, be graceless to withhold a word of well-deserved praise from the charming child, Master Raymond, who appeared as "William's boy." The drama was followed! gby an amusing interlude entitled "In and out of place," which afforded Miss Firmin an opportunity of shewing the wonderful ver satility of' her talents. It iv woll Avorth seeing. To-night the same programme Avill be repeated for the last time. To-monw another novelty, entitled, " Fauchon, the Cricket," which is a great speciality of Miss Firmiu's, will be produced.

WEATHER REPORT

FOB THE WKEK ENDING SATUHDAY MORN ING, 10th May, 187 S. Tiir evident signs of approaching storm were fulfilled on the afternoon of Saturday. 4th May, by fl. heavy fall of rain from tho N.E.; the wind shifting to the S.W. soon aftor the rain ceased. Since than the weather has been very fine and plensant, but plainly threatening another storm since Friday morning. The temperature has been very equable, especially from night to night. Average of day temperature 65.1. or 3J degrees warmer than last year; average of night, 49.-1, or 2i degrees cooler. These flzures give an approximate mean for the week of 57.3 ; on tho whole, half a degree higher than that of the corresponding week of 1877. The extremes differ very bttle; ihe warmest day was the 6th (67.3), tho coolest was tha 9th. (63.0). From the 4th to the 9th tho nitrht readings scarcely varied, the last three being identical (45.2); the following night, the 10th, shewing a sudden rise to »2.2, which makes the average higher than it would other wise have been. Wind throughout very light. Stronges): on the afternoon and night ot the 4th (295 miles), from N.K., shifting on each morning to S.W.: lightest on the 7th (105 miles) ftomS. Principal directions : from W. round by S.W. to S. Hea.vv rain on tho afternoon of Saturday, the ■ith amounting to 0.755 inches (three-quarters). A little more full in light showers and drenching dew, making the total amount up to 0.775 inches. Haroineter shewing little variation during the week. It fell but little along with the ram of Saturday, and then ro3e slowly and steadily tbrou'Wiov!.-. the week till Friday morning (10th), whenit stood at 30.285; then began to.fallwitn ■iome rapidiLy, and on Saturday morning (11th), marked 29.970. The average for the week 18 SO 162 a strong contrast to that of the same week last year (29 741), which was strongly affected by the violent gale of the 10th May. 1877. N b —The barometer has continued falling all Saturday, and heavy steady rain came in the afternoon and night. iSLWIN B. DICKSON, Government Observer.

Meteorological Station, _ Aucldand, 11th May. 18i8.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From our own Correspondent.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. HOUSE BURNT.—INSURANCE £325 A six-roomed house at Parawai, owned and occupied by A. D. Bennett, was burnt to the ground this morning at 1 o clock. Bennett and his brother went to bed at 9.30 on Sunday evening. They were awakened ~ several hours after by a dog jumping on |he bed and barking. The origin, of the fire is unknown. Most of the furniture! was destroyed. The house was insured for £225 -the furniture for £100. j : M DAMAGE BY GALE.-TIMBER' FOR MILLS. I :' A tremendous gale was blowing on Satur day night, and a portion of the flummg of the domestic water supply was damaged. Several fences on the beach were blown down, as well as a large windmill owned by Mr Nicholas, carter, and used to turn a firewood saw. t '->. • The fresh brought down 400 kauri logs to the Shortlaud saw 'mill booms. MINING. . Tookey Tribute.- la the 100 ft level borne KOdd stone were obtained on Saturday with a fair show of goM left in the face of the leader near thefcKuranui boundary. - •..• r . Watchman.— George's Tribute obtained 3ozs per ton for the trial crushing from a reef 12ft thick. , , . . . . Piako.—A large trial crushing is to pc taken out of the reef at the boundary of the -Queen of Beauty. ACCIDENT. . Ml1 DaiTOW, manager of the Queen of Beauty battery, met with a severe accident this morning iv the battery ; one or more ribs broken;but the full extent of his in jury is not kuown yet, as the doctor has iust arrived on the scene of the accident. ] SHAREMARKET. " Sales : Queen of Beauty, 7s ; Bendigo United, 3s 3d. Sellers : Moauatairi, 66s ; Albarnia. 52s ; Piako, 2s ; Queen of Beauty, 7s • Cure' 8s 3d ; Bendigo United, rfs bU ; Prince Imperial, 12s 6d. B*7** : Alburnia, 50s ;. Kuraum Hill, J^J Piako, Is 8d ; Qaeen of Beauty, /s ; New North Devon, 3s; Bendigo United, 6s, NC" KSftll ORUSHING.%. . The Moanatairi return on Saturday was 245£ ozs gold for 460 tons qurnz, crushed • The Mayor has convened a public meet in'' in consequence of what he terms the extraordinary attacks made upon him Dy the newspapers. Press efforts are being made to start a Young Men's Christian Association bore.

;• - COROMANDEL, this day. " BEACH MINES. The New Golden Pah is rapidly advancing towards the shot of gold. •

The Good Enough started driving to day. Union Beach. —A small quantity of specimens is reported. The crushing is shoAving up Avell for a large return. The mine altogether is looking hotter than for some time past. Bright Smile.—More sprc:rnens Avere obtained on Saturday.

Whangapoua. —Over three hundred logs ■were got down by the drive yesterday. The rain is likely to give all the mills ample logs to start upon.

BALCLUTHA, this day. FIXE.

Aserious fire occurred yesterday morning, causing the destruction of the Newmarket Hotel,| andjj Messrs Hall, and Blue's and Co's factory. The insurance losses are.—New Zealand, £1,550 ; South British, £1.300 to £1,400 ; National, £950 ; and Standard, £950.

(Per Press Agency.)

DUNEDTN, this day. SCIENCE IN SCHOOLS.

The question of teaching science in ele mentary schools was discussed by the Education Institution on Saturday. Pro fessors Black, McGregor, and Sntton, and several others spoke. A diversity of opinion prevailed as to the desirability of such an innovation, and Professor McGregor said that the attempt to teach science in such schools would be an unmitigated mischief.

GREYMOUTrT, this day. GREY VALLEY REPRESENTATION. Messrs IT. H. Harrison, J. Barrowman, R. Reeves, and Haber Newton, Avere nominated to-day for the vacant seat in the Grey Valley Representation.

NELSON, this day. PARA PARA PROPERTY SOLD.

Mr Mabin reports a sale of Para Para property and plant for £9fis to a company formed at Collingwood. Tho plant includes 210 tons of rails, a Avharf, seven cottages two puuts, etc. . •

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under :- ForTbamon, this day, at 5.30 p.m. ; and to-mor row, at 10 a.m. and 5.30 V-" --> Coiomandel, per Durham, to-morrow, at 11.30 a.m. For Russell, Kawakawn, Wain?.aro», imdMon gonui, per lona, this day, at 1 p.m. For Waiwera, Kawau, Omaha, and Matakana, per Annie Milbank, to-morrnw, nt 10 a.m. For Wanganni, per Wallabi, to-morrow, at 10.55 a.m. For Russell, per Golden Islo, to-morrow, at 1 r.m.i For Napier, Southern Provinces, p.nd Australian Colonies, per Rotorua, to-morrow, at 3 p.nv For Wangarei Heads, Waipu. Wungarel, and Mangapal, per Argyle. to-morrow, at 4. p m. For New Caledonia and Solomon Tslnnris, per Ada C. Owen, on Wednesday noxt, at!) a.m. For Tairua, per JYlana, on Wednesday next, at 9 a.m. For Taranaki. and Southern Provinces, per Taiaroa, on Wednesday next, nt 10-55 a.m. For Levuka, per Mazeppa, on Wednesday next at 3 p.m. For Chatham Tslands.per Island Lily, on Thurs. day next, at 8 a.m. For Tauranga. Gisborne, Napier, and Southern Provinces, per Taupo, on Thursday next, at 3 p.m. Per s.s. City of New Yor'-, on Tuesday, 28th in St., as follows ;— For Sandwich Islands, United States of America, Canada, British Columbia, Central and South America, and British and Foreign West Indies, at 3 p.m. For United Kingdom and Continent of Europe, at 3 p.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers at 1.30 p.m. Late letters, bear ing an extra fee of Gd in addition to the postage, will be received by the Mail Ascent on board the steamer up to the time oL' sailing. S. B. BISB, Oiif-r Postmaster.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's Quotations— National Bank—Buyers, 7as Gd. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 52h. South British Insurance- Sailers, 735, Thames Gas—Sellers', 28s 6fi. Auckland Gas—Buyers, £10 7a Cd ; sellers, £10 103. Union Insurance—Sellers, 14s Gd. • Guthrie & Lamach Co.—47s (Jii (cum div.) Moanatairi—Sellers, 67s 6d. Tookey Tribute— ii 3d, 4i tkl; sellers, 4a Gd. Alburnia—Sellers, 525. Union Beach—Buyers, 153 ; sellers. 193. Corby—27s 6d. Queen of Beauty—7s; buyers Gs; sellers, 7s. Kuranui Hill—Buyers, 14s. Bendigo United—Buyers, 3g Id; sellers, 3s Gd. Premier—Buyers, Is Gd. New North Clunes—Sellers, 3s Gd. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

LEWIS BROTHERS' CREDITORS.

A MEETING of the ceeditors of Messrs Lewis Bros, was held this afternoon, too late to give a detailed . uccaunt.—Mr Whitalcer, who appeared at the request of Dr Campbell, announced that the English creditors were ready to sign she deed of assignment, on condition 'hat Mr Morton was appointed to look after their interests. —After some discussion Mr Sfceveusou moved that "In the opinion of this meet ing it is desirable Mr Morton as accountant and general manager for the trustees, and that the commission be 5 per cent, halt to go to the accountants and half to the trustees. —Mr Stevenson's motion was agreed to aftersome discussion, and finally the deed of assignment was also agreed to.jj}

EVENING STAR, MONDAY, MAT J£



From authentic information, the Vienna correspondent Of the "Morning Adver tiser " learns that Russia has in Turkey and Roumania in all 400,000 men, and 1,464 guns. In Russia itself there'are-yet 150,000 men, and 600 guns; beyond this there is a reserve of 72,000 men, with 224 guns. The Russian army in Asia Minor amounts to nearly 100,000 men. HjThe Opera Concert Company has been doing very well at Napier. The question of debate this oveniug, at St. James's Mutual Improvement Society, is one of special interest in this period of religious enthusiasm nnd indifference, viz., " Are religious revivals calculated to im prove people spiritually or morally." Mr John Warnock will open in the affirmative, and Mr Spry will lend oil" on the negative side of the question. Some difficulty hitherto has been ex perienced in obtaining Large Sizh Door Mats for Churches, Banks, Hotels, and other Public Buildings, ihe undersigned have imported an immense assortment of all kinds of Passage Mat and Outer-door Mat, up to 4 feet 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 see 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 their purchasesat 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.l "Persons who adopt coke for fuel are scarcely ever known to revert to the use of coal." The value ot coke as a tnel, and a* a means of economy oi coal, in not appreciated sufficiently. A mixed fuel of coal and coke is 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 off by coal during combustion, and renders the fire brighter, dearer, 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.— [Advt. 1



WE ARE OFFERING all our.STRAW HATS at 50 per cent, undkb cost. City Clothing Man, 92. Queen-street, Auckland.



A N - T E I TWO EXPERIENCED CANVASSERS (With Good References) FOR THE BOOK TRADE. J. B. SINEL, QUEEN-STBEET JUNCTION. TJOAKD OF EDUCATION WANTED, for the un€er-named Schools :- Aratapu—an Assistant Teacher. Kaukapakapa—a Pupil Teacher. Opotiki—an Assistant Teacher. Panmuro—an Assistant Teacher. Btverhead—a Teacher (sole charge). Applications will be received by the Board up to SATURDAY, 25th May, instant. VINCENT E. RICE, WAN TED, a respectable Girl as General Servant. — for address apply to Mr. Minnettl, Baker, Hobson-sfrreet WANTED Known—Tradesmen who do not keep a clerk can have their books posted up weekly or monthly, and monthly accounts made out, by addressing " W.H.L," Star Office. Terms as per agreement. WANTED to LET, one or two Fur nished Rooms, with use of Piano; a lady preferred'—For address, apply this office. WAN TED, Apprentices and improvers to the Dressmaking.—Mrs Butler, Cook- Btreet._ WANTED, a General Servant.—Mrs Cousins, Symonds-stret, opposite Peter's Baker. WANTED, a respectable General Ser vant.—Apply to Mrs T. J. Philips. ICarangrahape Road. Newton. ANTED to Let, Furnished 8-roomed House ; 8 minutes' walk from Theatre, 25s per week, or furnished rooms 12s.—Apply Cheap Furniture Mart and Public Baths, Victoria-street Kaßt. WANTED, Men to open a pipe-track, about eighty chains,—Apply to "W. J. Marks. 7i, Chapel-street. WANTED, an experienced Nurse j must be a good needlewoman; refer ence required.—Mrs. Ireland, Hulmc Court, Parnell. WANTEI-* Known—lf yod are suffering from indigestion, great relief may bo obtained by using Robley's carefully-prepared Digestive Meal. Wholesale and Retal.—No. 20, Grey-stroet. WANTED, Board and Residence, com prising two Bed-rooms and private Sitting-raom, not more than two mllos from the Post-office.—Address Delta. Combes and Daldy. TTfTANTED, two"smart Boys as Ap- YY prentices.—C. Langsford, Tailor, Short land-street. V7STANTED a situation by a respectable V T young man as assistant in the Drapery or Grocery; has had six years' experience in a country district. First-class testimonial from last employer. Apply by letter, S.J., Star Office. WANTED, the Public to know that the best prices are given for Old Scrap or Tea Lead and Zinc, in any quantities, at S. Parker's New Zealand Lead and Galvanized Iron Works, Victoria-street East, Auckland. ANTED, a Waggoner.— Ireland Bros., Panmure. ANTED, t© impress upon Cash Purchasers the fact that they will save time and money by obtaining their Groceries and Provisions of W. S. Collins, Grocer. Parnell. Teas tho boat value in Auckland. ANTED KNOWN, that the Largest arrd Newest Stock of Gents', Ladies', and Children's Boots and Shoes can be seen at W. J. Offer's New Shop, 152, Queen-street, opposite the Theatre. ANTED to Purchase, for cash, a First-class Merchant's Safe.—Apply by letter, statintr where to be seen and price, ad dreßsed " Safe." Star Office. ANTED, Benchmen.—Aberdeen Boot Factory. ; WANTED, a strong active Girl who must have a knowledge of Cooking.— Claremont Hotel, Princes-street. WANTED, employment by an expe rienced Laundress; reasonable terms.— Apply by letter to 8. w.. Star office. ANTED, by a lady, respectable Board and Residence in the suburbs.—Apply " J.H.." this office. ANTED, a good General Servant ; ono who understands cooking.—Apply Masonio Hotel. North Shore. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. Rice, Mount Eden Road. TOTTANTED, Tenders for the erection of YY a Cottage, Great North Road. Plans and specifications to be seen at Mr. T. Tuffln's, Commercial Road. Tenders to be sent in on or before Friday, 18th instant. _____ "VSTANTED, a General Servant ; must YY be able to cook well; good references required.—Mrs. Tinne, Rutland Koad, Parnell. WANTED, a Dairy of good Fresh Butter, weekly.—G. W. Hardwick, Grocer, Shortland-street. ANTED, the public to know the Public Baths, Victoria-street East, are open week day, 7 a.m. ti11.9 p.m.; Sundays, 7 till 10 a.m., and all weak day. Saturday, fro-n 2 till 7 p.m. for Ladies. Hot, Cold, and Shower Bath, and every convenience for ladies and gentleman, Is. ■ . , Y^TANTErTKNOWN, thatD. GOLDIE YV is prepared to supply all kinds of Tjm ber and other Building Materials, including Saßhes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood' Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c., &c, at the lowest market price, at his X&rds» Custom-house-street. WANTED, Purchasers lor all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould inrs, Joiner's Work, &c., at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. HoLiisniP, Manager. WANTED to Sell (cheap), 40 dozen Josephine Gloves, Bize 6, 6i. 6J, Of, 2s 6d per pair; also a lot of Lieht Fancy Coloured Josephine Kid Gloves, 71, 7i, 7S. 2s6d per pair: lOOlbs. of Knitting Cotton, .Isßdper ib.rlOOO yards Wincey, 6d, -worth 9d; 1000 yards Flax Shirting, heavy, at ICJd per yard, worth Is 6d; a largo lot of Fancy Ribbons, wide widths, 6d per yard, worth Is; a lot of Hats, Flowers Feathers, &c. &c. also sold cheap; 500 yards All-wool Shepherds Plaid at Is 3id per yard, worth 2s.—William Byre, Enniskillen House. Victoria-fatreet. WANTEDT^an experienced Laundress. Mrs Dunninjham, Governor Browne Hotel. . WANTED, two good Coat Hands, con stant work to steady men; also good Tailoresses...Apply at once to J Williams, Tailor, Victoria-street, opposite Cottage of Content. __^ \~X7 ANTED, the Public to-know that YY have on Sab (cheap) what they want viz -—Ladies'or Girls' small-sized Felt Hats, 2s 6d?worth 5s each; Black Ostrich Feattiers 6d each; Coloured, Is; Wings, 6d each; Winceys. 6d per yard ; Black Straw Hats. Is each; Berlin Wools, in Bhaded- aid plain colours; Fingering Wool, soft and beautiful; Ladies' Underclothes very cheap; Corsets, very strong, 2s 6d each; also in Thompson's and Acme Brands; Patent and Silk Velvet in tie piece; Turquoise and Hat Silks; new makes!of Ladies' Dress Holders, Gd each; Embroidery, Plain and Feathered Ribbons, Ribbon Ve>ets, &c.,&c., &c. Also, at ridiculously low prites-silk Boot Laces, 3d per dozen; Rack Combu 3d each ; Good Purses, Id, 3id 4d 6d, and lseich; Black Barrings, 2d per Pair; Neckties, 6ieach; Bows, 6d; White ! Handkerchiefs, 4d;Best Scents, 6dper bottle; Best Brown Cotton Socks in Auckland for 6d per paii- (woven tcps). The Handsomest and Cheapest Lot of CHldren's Dress Jackets, &c., in town; Jackets, ftom Is 6d each; Fine White socks, 3d per pair. Other goods to numerous to mention.—.l. Green! three doors from Albert street. N.8.-No o>e can sell Cheaper, except large direct importers, and then only m large quantities.—J.G. WANTED, this Public to know that L.. H Green bis a splendid collection of Fruit Trees, Ornamtntal Trees, and Flowering Shrubs, for sale thisyear; also 200,000 two-year old Quicks, 12s per 4)00; 30,000 one-year-old, 8s D-r 1000. Gardens aid Orchards laid out and planted. Old Gardens renovated.— Ltlydalk Ntf mskb-, One Tree Hill. All orders left with Mr Greenwood, Market House Inspector, will be promptly attended to. N.8.-L. H. Green attends the Market ev»ry Saturday. Vp- ANT E D KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS, MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of *2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly uTstalments, at 1,1 H. NEUMKG&N, Auckland ' Office, 165, Queen-street opposite Savinge Bank. Private Entrance dowTiritht-of way. T*TE AFRE NOW OFEKINti :-.-.. 256 TROUSERS & VESJS, at 18b; 64^ ;CITY CLOTHING i«ART, 92, QUBES-STRJBT. . . Auckland.



WANTED, a respectable Girl to assis in housework.—Mrs G. Jones, Wynyan ' Street. WANTED, General Servants for towi and country, Nursegirl, Man foi country, Governess for Napier.—E. Henry 1! Registry, Shortland-street. ANTED, Married Couple for farn near town (really good place), usefu young Girls and Nursegirls, hotel Laundress wages 11/, and a very large number of Feiualt Servants (town and country). — HaDnaford'i Registry, Queen-street. WAN'i'ED, two Youths accustomed tc striking at smith's shop.—Masefleld anfi WANTED, a Ueneral Servant; rwer ences required; one that can railk pre ferred.—Mra.fG. S. Jakins, Ponsonby Road. WAITED, an intelligent Farm Ser vant, unmarried; must be a good • ploughman and general farm worker.—Apply at this office. WATED, a good CoatSHand and 1 good Tailoress. —Apply at Higgins, Tailor. "Victoria-street. ANTED, for Napier, a Junior for Ctirpet Room.—Apply to-morrow, W. ' E. Mann, at Arch. Clark and Sons. 'ANTED to Lease or Purchase, a> Epsom, Mount Eden, or Mount Albert' ■ a five or six-roomed House, with about three acres of ground.—E.C.S., Star officn. WANTED a Servant Girl —Apply to Mrs. Jonee, St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby, near the three lamps. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Mra. J. J. Holland,, Symonds street. ________ WANTED, a young Gin ot l_ or 14 years who is inclined to go with a young married lady to the Island. Will be -wall cared for.—lnquire Mrs Ros3, corner of Wellington and Fsankliu Road. ,_ WANTED, an experienced Law Engrossing Clerk.—Appiy, stating reference and remuneration required, to A.8., Box 82, Post-pmco, Auckland. , WANTED, a Boy about 16 years of age for an hotel; wages, &i per week and found.—Apply Shakespeare Hotel on Wednes day, at half-past 12 o'clock. nrCo B U T c H E X s. Wanted, a Customer for Lease and Goodwill of Premises doing a good private trade in the central part of the Town. Principals only dealt with.—Apply to DIGNAN & ARMSTRONG, Solicitors, 4, and 5, Imperial Chambers, Vulcan Lane. M~ISS LOCKWOOL)" Dressmaker.—- Feathers dyed and cleaned equal to new. Apprentices required.—Grey-street, next Mr. Wilson's, Baker. LOST, to-day, in Queen-street, a Brown Leather Pocket-book, wi'h about Si 1.5s in cash. Numbers of notes known, nnd payment stopped.—Finder rewarded on returning same to this office. _ LOST, on Sunday evening, a Gold Ear ring.—Finder will be rewarded by leaving it at this office. IF the person who gave his flame as Henry Johns does not immediately settle hie account with mo, I will have him arrested for obtaining goods under false pretences.—J. PHILLIPS, Clothier, Queen-street. OINTKR DOGS.— Two forlSaTeT young and well under command.—To he seen at the Remuera Railway Station. __ A SELECT Concert and Quadrille Party ■c3L will be held Tliis Evening, in the Albert Hall, commencing at 7 o'clock and closing about 12. Admission, 2s; double ticket, 3s. TljjpE'wT^N DISTRICT BOARD. CHANNELLING AND CULVERT. Tenders for above will bo received up to 4 p.m. of FRIDAY, 17th May, at my office, 74, Queen-street,where also plans and specifications may be seen. JOHN BOYLAN, Engineer to the Board. OTHKKS ivould do well, before they buy their Children's Boots, to inspect the Large Stock at W. J. Offer's, Bristol House, 152, Queen-street, opposite tho Theatre Royal. mRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB, A Meeting of the above Club will be held in the Club Room. Charlemont Hotel, on TUES DAY, 14th instant, when Entries for Maiden Race, Quoits, Tug of War, &c, &c, will finally close. Members are also requested to pay their Quarter's dues, or they cannot take part in the 24th of May Sports. ROBERT K. ELLIS, Secretary. 1^ 0 T I C E. During Mr. MacCormick's temporary ab sence rom Auckland, hi- business of a Law Practitioner will be carried on as usual by Mr Coleman; TG. S A N D E' S • SURVEYOR, Hamilton, Waikato. Surveys made and Plans supplied on the shortes; notice. An extensive and intimate acquaintance with the whole of the Waikato district enables T.G.S. to carry out instructions from clients with accuracy and dispatch. /^\N SALE, AND TO ARRIVE: An: rican Averill Mixed Paint and Pnre White Lead American Antifriction Grease American Double and Sinple-hooded and Open Buggies, and Buggy Harness American Chairs, Clocks Organs, Walnut and Marble-top Tables Miade Rollers, Folding Chaira Book Rests, Patent Chair Seats Valises, Picture Frames Wall Brackets Devoe's Kerosine. Consignments of above from First-class American Manufacturers, now landing and to arrive. ,B. TONKS & CO. ATT SCHMIEDEL, No. 37, Grey street, near Carpenter's Arms Hotel, VETERINARY SURGEON, from the Surgical University in Berlin. Any diseases of domestic animals quickly and thoroughly cured. Charges moderate. Prom pt attendance. CIHA N XL I N E L E C T I ON. Mr. HOBBS will address the Electors of Franklin at the following places :— MONDAY, May 13—Tuakau. school-house, 7 o'clock p.m. TUESDAY, May 14—Pukekoho, Bchool-house, 7 o'clock p.m. WEDNESDAY. May 15—Waiuku, Commercial Hall. 7 o'clock p.m. THURSDAY, May 16—Mauku, Rchool-houso, 7 O'clock p.m. FRIDAY, May 17—Wairoa, Public Hall, 7 o'clock p.m. ; All the other settlements. Howick, Otahuhu, Maketu, and Bombay, will be duly visited during the following week. Due notice of time and place will be given by subsequent adver tisement. _O Ift to &m 0 LENT, on Building Society otl/ JLvr principles, or on any terms to sui borrowers.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vu can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated, t O^ADIEST—Why pay a high price for ycur Boots when you can get Kid Boots to measure, pegged, for 12s Cd, at W. J. Offer c, 52, Q ueen-atreet. TNCEYS, from 7d per yard ; All-wo c Plaid, Is9d per yard; double width, 2s 6d per yard; Boys' Caps, superior quality. Is 6d each; Trimmed Aprons, Is; Boys' Shirts, Is9d s each at R. French's Cheap Drapery.fHobson t reet. _ (MLOVEK REEDS, KYiS GRASS, &C On Sale, kx Late Arrivals: OLO VX R SEEDS, CONSISTING OH" White Clover Timothy Red Clover Rape Cow Grass .• Trefoil Alsyke &c, &c, &c. Turnip ALSO, ,200 bushels ENGLISH PERENNIAL RYK GRASS 'VSO bushels ENGLISH POA PRATKNSIS t<?soo lbs. INDIAN DOOB GRASS ri.OOO lbs. ALFALPA . ; t.2,000 lbs. AMERICAN TIMOTHY. ~. ■. AND j A Fine Collection of Farm and Garden Sekds. ESThe above have arrived in first-class condition. ' _Sanlples will be forwarded on applicatipn. [ Poverty Bay, Canterbury, and local Rye Gras? 1 Cocksfoot, Ratstail, Poas Fescues, &c. &c. 1 _ora carefully selected samples, at lowest mar feetrftteß' W.fJ. HURST & CO., ; • Queen-street. ' ~\ AME S BUTC HE R O CARTER, CONTRACTOR. &C. Goods Cleared and Delivered from shin's side oi Shortest-Notice. Ballast Supplied. NewcastK and Bay of Islands Coal. Also, Firewood (cv Of uncntl, at reasonable rates.



Meetings. , X O. G. T. The SIR HENRY HAVKLOCK LODGE, No. 21, Independent Order of Good. Templars; meets as usual, in. the Alexandra-street School room, every TUKSDAV EVENIN(J, at 7.30. Members of other Lodges cordially invited. G. SQUIRREL, 1 Secretary. \ UCKLAND CHORAL SOCIETY. Members of the Band are requested to meet at seven o'clock on Monday evening to practise the Overture and Sinfonia. Other performing members at half-past seven. ARCH. CLA.RK Hon. Sea TtT I. O. O. F. The National Independent Oddfellows are hereby warned that the Loyal Auckland Pioneer Lodge, No. 936, has not authorised any person or party to hold any Meetings whatso- j ever, and any members advertising in the name of "N.1.0.0.F." are liable to expulsion. The Acting District will not countenance any such illegal proceedings. JOHN WRIGHT, G.M. M. ALLKN, N.G. H. WILSON, pro. tern. V.G. CHAS. THORNE, Secretary. GEO. CANN, Elective Secretary. TT NION CRICKET CLUB. The Annual General Meeting of! the Club will be held, at the Wynyard Arms Hotel, on TUESDAY, 1-ith instant, at 7.30 p.ni. Business: Report, Election of Officers, &c. * T, McIVOR. Hon. Sec. ST. THOMAS'S IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. A Meeting will be held, in the Vestry of St. Thomas's Church, on WEDNESDAY EVEN ING, at 7.30 o'clock. Intending Membors invited^ BOARD. ELECTION~OF MEMBER. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 9th May, 1878. A Meeting of the Ratepayers of the Auckland Harbour Board will be held, in the-Mechamcs Institute, on THURSDAY, the ICth instant, at noon, for the purpose of Electing a Member, in terms of Clause 10 of "The Auckland Harbour Board Act, 1871." J. T. BOYLAN, Chairman. nVTATIONAL INDEPENDENT ORDER J3I OF ODD FELLOWS. jMgjSfj^ A Meeting will be held at V J^llaC^ «f the Temperance Hall, Albert feSST^i^BSLdStreet. on TUKSUAY, 14th wX^^/WMay, IS7B, at half-past s-even p.m., for the purpose of discussing the question as to &r the advisability of opening a New Lodge, S. G. LEE, Secretary pro, tern. i~iOUNT DE ZABA will give a Lecture \J on " The Method of Studying Universal History—a method calculated to strengthen the Powers of Memory." It will take place on THURSDAY, the 16th instant, at 7.3 Up.m., in tne Hall of the Auckland Institute, Priuces- Btreet. Admission, FRKE. m O L A N D, Ex HA.UKAKI : . Due in the Manukau to-day, 20 kegs PRIME TARANAKI FRESH BUTTER, in rolls 50 kegs PRIME TARANAKI COBNKD BUTTER. H. B. MORTON. Hl2 Committee of the Working Men's Club will receive offers for the use of various spaces on the Walls of the Club Rooms for Advertising Purposes amounting to Cl 6 square feet in all for the term of six months ; offers in writing will be received until 18th May, at 6 p.m. The highest or any offernot necessarily accepted. All particulars may be obtained on applica |On W. LKPINE, Secretary. \ UCKLAND 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 6d A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about double the bulk of Coal. T ADIES'HBENEVOLENT SOCIETY. The Ladies of the Committee are requested to leave Money and Unsold Tickets (in. parcels) at Mr. Aickin's, Queen-street, with as litt'e delay as possible, that the Treasurer may publish the full amount of proceeds from Count de Zaba s Lecture. LECTURE, " Is this World Man's only State of Probation ?"—-A Lecture on the above subject will be delivered by Mr. J. TYKRMAN on WEDNESDAY EVENING next, in the Albert Hall. Admission: Front Seats, Is; Back Seats, 6d. Doors open at 7.30, commence ZT ZK U~ T^ 1.. O. N. 1 hereby caution all persons tendering for the Stock-in-Trade, &c, of James Rosie, of Coro mandel, Draper, not to include in their tenders the value of the Counters, Shelving, &c, in the Store lately occupied by him. as, the same: are my property., •■ F . woDLLAMS . Coromandel, May 11,1578. ■■■..-■ 7TLANVILLE & ELLYETT, \JT TEA DEALERS & GROCERS, ! 144, QUEEN-STREET,. AUCkLAND; And at Eden Terrace. Families waited on for orders, and Goods delivered. COURT ZEALANDIA, No. 4741, A.0.F., A.D. jarfSSßSsfafc* The above Court will celebrate FIFTH ANNIVERSARY l^^W^i CONCERT■•J| AND BALL, LOR NE- ST R E.Jffi T HAL L, ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1878. f Concert commences at 8 o'clock, when a num ber of Lady and Gentlemen. Amateurs have kindly consented to assist. .. ; Dancing at 10. Refreshments will be provided FREE during the "whole night. •, • ■.:. ■" TICKETS, THREE SHILLINGS, to be had at Holland and Fortzer's. Queen-street; Stacey and Mcltwin, City Buffet, Queen-street; Ed. Auger, ParneU iS of theMe*^ Secretary. NITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, Pitt and Vincext-strets. THE ANNUaTtEA MEETING 4 Will be held on TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1878. After which a Public Meeting will be held, when Addresses will be delivered by Ministers and Friends. Tea at half-past six o'clock. Tickets, Is. 6d. each. PONSONBY WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. Anniversary Soiree. On TUESDAY EVENING, 14th^MaV, the ANNUAL SOIREE will be held, in the Ponsonby Hall, when the Rev. R. Hazleton, M.A., will deliver an Address on "American Sunday School System and its Peculiarities." Other Ministers and Friends will be present. Tickets: Tea and Soiree, Is. Gd. each. After Meeting only. Is. IMPOUNDED, on the 10th day of May, 1873, by Constable Dews, a Bay Horse, found at large on Beach Road. Devonport; and in default of being released, the above Bay Horse will be sold, atthe Public Pound, Devonport, on the 21st May, 1878, at wfa^ Bo^ Poundkeepe". "XTOTICE ! in O'l'ivJJJi ! ! iNu J.J.UJC 1: ! Please Bny your Winter Costumes and . Underclothing at MRS WILLIAMS. You can have.a. Dress of the Latest Fashion for less money than you-can buy the material for. Underclothing, Corsets, Hosiery, Flowers, • Feathers, Ribbons, in groat variety, cheap. A splendid lot ot of Ladies' Fancy Wool Shawls. very cheap. Persons from the Waikato and other parts oE the country would do well to • purchase their goods at Mrs Williams's, where thiy can be supplied with ftar-rings, Brooches, &c, in great variety, splendid new patterns and 1 designs:. also Toys, very oheap. — Note the c address: J. Williams, Junction Queen and t Grey-streets, five doors above Market entrance, opposite flrerbell. __~ I ■ -*—•



j.o J_iet. fH 1O LET, " Avoca," a convenient house JS. corner of Jenny n and Eden-streets, with bath-room, pantry, garden, &c. »ow in the, occupation of Mr. Alfred E. Isaacs. Haainst been thoroughly renovated. njlO LET, Ground Floor or Upstair .8. Office Rooms, in High-street, at exceeding low Rents.-IS. Rout. Cheap Leather and Boot and Shoe Warchonso, High-sireer. TO LET, Residence lately occupied by Mr Dyer, Selwyu Terrace, Parnell, 12-' rooms, with wash house, and every convenience Apply to Mr Calpan, next house: or at his office,. at Messrs.- Hesketh and Richmond, Bank Bmldinsa t Queen-a'reet. , ; For Sale. BUSINESS IN WAIJtATO, ; FOR SALE.—The above i.< General Store und Bakery, doing a good t-r«d.e. Attached, on ■ freehold property, j°. a Dwelling-House of nine ! rooms, a Cottage of three f>f»niß| Four-Stall ' Stable, Harness-room, Chaff-house, Cart-shed,. Smoke-house, Garden, &c, $:<•■., all in first-class order. Terms Easy.—l«'or I'aiiiculara apply to T & S. Morrin, A»ckland. '/COLLEGE HILL, "opposite the new \_/ Beach Road (66 feet frontage). Freehold Site for sa'e.—W. F. Ha:nmond, Architect. 423,. Insuranco Buildings. ■ i?*J pTS. PER ACRE.-130 acres of Good owO 1/ Level Land, aboxit one mile from- Hamilton Station, Waikato.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. ICHOR BALE, a good second-hand JD Billiard Table, with Furniture, complete. —J. M. and J. Mowbray, 12, Queen-street. "IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR JL back, for sale. 155 Acres, adjoining the farma of Messrs. Hugh Mo.ckie and Ha.ncOfik, partly fenced, and! under cultivation, with Oottaee, &c, thereon. Foi1 further particulars, apply to JOHN BUCHANAN, Shortland-street; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street. j£?K.s| CASH, Balance by Weekly rfts/<t** * Payments.—A new 6-roomed Villa, with freehold allotment, on the Ponsonby Road. Price, £360.- S. Vaile, House and Land Agent,. Shortland-street. A?6J*&~hfh CASH, balance at 5% for six rS&Te/l.r \> or ten years.—lmproved Farm of about 75 acres of eood soil, all fenced and in grass, well-finished House of ci rooms. three-staU stable, coach-house, cowshed, stock-yard. &c. 12 miles south of Auckland. Price, £1000.— S. Vaile, Land .Agent, Shortlnnd-street. 3?XK4\ —SUBURBAN VILLA Residenct <£stiJ*J\J. of 6 rooms, with out-buildings, all in thorough repair, with 5 freehold allotments containing about 3 acres, facing the sea, and commanding a splendid view. Terms to suit buyers.—S. Vaiie, House ani Land Agent,; ShortJand-Btreet. 4?~jTPBR ACr7e7~lmproved Farm of 130< acre?, 21 roiies south of Auckland, 80 to 90 acres in grass, 20 acres bush ready for burn ing, 20 acres standing huab, soil rich volcanic and chocolate loam; 3-roomed Hoase, cowshed,, stockyard, &c.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-Btreat, next to the Post-office. X s H ;i7 A —PRETTY Five-roomed Cottage, *I IVo with freehold allotment 40 x 160, gooi well, wood and coal-shed, &c. Commands a good view; 20 minutes walk from Queen-street. —S. Vaiie, Houße and Land Agent. Shortand street. "SLfIOKTY ACRES.— Eastern portion, of _8? Allotment No. 24, Omawharo, for Sale, ot a low price.—Apply R. Laishley, High-street, Auckland, agent for owner. THIRST-CLASS Bread Cart For Sale.f--? Hj A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage-' Factory, Durham-street. mWENTY^THREE POUNDS PER _!_ ACRE.—Land at Mount Eden for sale; good water available all the year round. Very easy terms.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. ' I WILL not be Responsible for any Debts contracted by ray Wife, Elizabeth lilcGowan, after this date. JAMES McGOWAN. Dargaville. Northern Wairoa, May 6.1878. J^T '^ i. o , js. I will not be responsible for any Debts con tracted in the name of Chalmers and Co. from this date. JOSEPH HARRISON. May 6, 1875. ' DOMAIN BOARD. May 7th, 1878. Competitive Plans for forming Carriage Drives, Walks, &c, through the Domain are hereby invited, A Bonus of £10 will be awarded for the best design. Sealed plans will be received by the undersigned up to SATUR DAY, June Ist proximo. Information may be obtained from Mr Chalmers, Ranger, Domain. J. BROWN, Secretary. Symonds-street. Auckland WEDNESDAY, MAY 15. CITY MART. RETAIL DRAPERY STOCK. Foe, Unreserved Sale. GRANT & MORTON . - r HAVE received instructions to sell' by auction on Wednesday next, at .City Mart, at 11 o'clock, A Retail Draper's Stock, removed to the Mart for convenience of sale. .."..'■ ' To be sold unreservedly. Terms—Cash. . 1 JtiUKSDAY, MAY 16. EX FONTENAYE, @ LONDON. 70 half-chests Very Superior New Season Hing Chow Congou 30 half-chests ditto ditto, strong flavouring Congou . ....-.;' 10 qr.-chests Gunpowder ■••;.= 50 boxes Brandon's Candles ,: 60 boxes "'Sultana" Raisins 100 cases Kerosine, "Peerless," patent taps Also, 30 half-chests Very Choice New English Tea. THE subscribers have been instructed to sell, at the Mart, Fort-street, on Thursday,. 16th instant, at 11 o'clock, as above. . ".,.'," Samples on application. Terms atSale. ... ■ SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, - . Auctioneers. TO-MORROW. EX WILLIAM AND JULIA FROM FIJI. .>,,, L. W. EATON WILL sell-by auction, at his Mart, t(* morrow (Tuesday), at 11 o'clock, 300 bunches Bannanas 50 cases Oranges 2 cases Lemons 120 Pomeloe3 40 bags Pea Nuts. . | TO-MORROW. ■ «• EX CORONET, @ TAHITL L. W. EATON WILL sell by auction, at his mart, Fort-street, to-morrow (Tuesday), at 12 o'clock. 2»,000 ORANGES,- in prims condition. In lots to suit purchasers. Also, Expected by. Rntqrua: ■.„.'■•* Apples, Oranges, Lemons f 1 Mandarins. THURSDAY, MAY 16. TRADESALE. WINES, SPIRITS, TOBACCO, CIGARS, TEA, ETC., ETC, Sboxes "Venus" Tobacco, 8 boxes "Barrett's Crown" Tobacco, lease "Waterlily" Tobacco small boxes, 1 case "Sunny South" Tobacco', i lease "Black Diamond Twist," small boxes, j case "La Sevillana" Cigars, 1 case "Especia" Cigars, 1 case "La Juliett.a" Cigars, 1 case "Frangancia" Cigars, io boxes Tea "William,. Manson," lii chests Tea " Legislator," 13 cases "Beehive" Flask Brandy. 39 cases Dumegil Quart Brandy, 20 cases Quart, Schnapps, 10 cases Pint Schnapps,-2-i-casks Bulk Geneva, 8 J-6asks Sherry, 7 i-casks Ginger Wine1, 47 cases Ginger Wine, 30 case 9 Old Tom, 1 hhd. Ginger Wine, ill a | i-casks I'ort, 20' cases Exshaw Brandy, 50 caßesT? Champagne, &c, &c, &c....... ...... E. -& H. ISAACS :"-"rl ;v. HAVE been instructed to sell by auction at theii stores, Fort-street, on T-iursday next, May 16, at 110 clock, 340 packages of tho, above.;' ;.•: ;, ; -:S ■ ■ 'TSfOSRESERVE. .... V . ~;:• ■■■'■■ ■• . ':, . '.'-/j '" ■'