HOW THE MATE OF THE HAWEA WAS KILLED.

[BY TELEGiIAPH]

{From our own Correspondent.)

WELLINGTON.

This day. An unfortunate accident occurred on board the Hawea on Monday evening, shortly lifter her departure for the South. She was passing out of harbour near the Heads when Captain Wheeler gave orders to set sail, as there was a strong and favourable breeze blowing. Chief officer Stephenson was carrying out the orders, when, as the foretopsail was being &et, the donkey engine by which the chain was hoisted ran away rather too fast, causing the yard to ascend so rapidly that on reaching the highest point the sudden strain on the halyards caused the chain to snap. The yard came down on deck with a heavy block tackle. Mr Stephenson was standing on the bridge at the time superintending the operations, and before he could spring out of the way the descending mass of wood and iron struck him on the head with terrific force, causing him to drop as if struck by a thunderbolt. He was taken up insensible, and carried to a berth. On examination he ■was found to have sustained evidently some very serious injuries. His head was cut in a most appalling manner, one fearful scalp wound having detached nearly the whole back part of the scalp from the scull, while it was impossible for those on board, not having any surgical knowledge, to ascertain what more dangerous internal damage the unfortunate man might have sustained. Captain Wheeler therefore decided to put back instantly, in order that the sufferer might receive prompt treatment. On arrival at the wharf, Dr. Diver was sent for, and arrived almost immediately. He dressed the ghastly wounds, and sent the patient to the hospital for further surgical treat ment and examination of the extent of his injuries. On arrival at the hospital, Mr Monteith at once pronounced the un fortunate man to be in a dying state. See ing that Dr Diver had done all that could be done in the way of dressing his wounds,' Mr Monteith had him put to bed, with hot water bottles at his feet ; he was watched all night, but remained in the same un conscious state until 7 o'clock on Tuesday morning, when a change for the worse took place, and death ensued soon afterwards, and before Dr Johnston arrived on his usual morning rounds. It is presumed that an inquest willbe held in due course. The de ceased was a married man, and leaves a wife in Scotland, whom he has not seen for many years. He only joined the Hawea the trip before last, having been pro moted from the Taiaroa.

Hundredth Trip of the s.s. Hero.

PRESENTATIONS TO CAPT. LOGAN AND PURSER COGSWELL.

A LARGE number of the most influential citizens assembled in the large room of the Insurance Buildings this afternoon, to wit ness and assist in the presentations to Captain Logan and Mr Cogswell, of the s.s. Hero, which steamer has just concluded her 100 th consecutive passage to this port. His Worship the Mayor, H. Brett, Esq., presided. The testimonials consist of very handsome illuminated addresses and purses of sove reigns. Captain Logan's pnrse is worh about £200, and Mr Cogswell's about £50. His Worship the Mayok said :— Gentle men, we have met together to-day for a very pleasing purpose. When I was informed of the proposal, and asked to make the presentation on behalf of the subscribers, I felt very great pleasure in accepting the office. Indeed, I think I might claim it as something ia the natare of a right, for, I believe I was the first Auck land citizen, Captain Burgeas excepted, who boarded the Hero on her first arrival, and welcomed Captain Logan to our port. Perhaps few have had greater opportunities of hearing the opinion of the thousands who have travelled by the ship during the last ten years than myself. The monthly trips of the steamer have become an institu tion, and I have no hesitation in adding that her worthy skipper has become an institution too. The number of the subscribers, no less than the readiness with which this movement was taken up, and the valuable character of the testimonial, show that other and more plea sant relations than purely business acquaint ance have sprung out of the 100 voyages which we are to-day met to signalise. In fact, I very much doubt whether any cap tain trading to the port greets so many well known faces when his vessel draws up_ to her moorings as those which usually await Cap tain Logan. However, not to detain you with speech-making, I will nowproceed to read the address, which, I perceive, has been framed upon that admirable maxim, that deeds are better than words. One warm pressure of the hand—one glance of the eye— often expresses a thousand times more than many fine phrases : — "ThomasLogan Esq., commander s.s. Hero. "Dear sir,—On the occasion of the Hero having completed her one hundredth trip to this port, your Auckland friends desire to express the high estimation in which you are universally held; and as an earnest of the same beg you to accept the accompany ing purse of 200 soys. For and on behalf of 150 contributors, "Henry Brett, Mayor. " April 3rd, 1878." Addressing Captain Logan, the Mayor continued : In handing you this hand some testimonial and substantial ac companying present, I can only add that I believe it represents an almost universal sentiment among the business circles of Auckland, and I most heartily wish you long life and prosperity to enjoy the many friendships which you have formed in your journeying along time's troubled stream. Captain LOGAN,! in acknowledging the testimonial, said—Mr. Mayor and gentle men, I feel in a sort of a fix just now. (Laughter.) I hope you will bear with me if I cannot express my heartfelt thanks to you in the manner I perhaps would like. I feel very much flattered by the way in which your worthy Mayor has spoken of me in such very kind and complimentary terms. 1 may say I have known him from almost the time when he was a boy (cheers), as long ago as fourteen years—when I came here for the first time from Dunedin. Your Mayor says he was the first on board ex cept Captain Burgess ; but he need not ex cept Captain Burgess—because Mr Brett was the first man on board (cheers) I have all along Bince my first arrival here had every reason to form the highest opinion of your worthy Mayor, both as a friend and a citizen. (Cheers). As regards the treatment I ha^e always received at the hands of the people of Auckland I shall always bear veiy grateful remem brances. I have never received anything but kindness from you. I have been invited to your homes, and entrusted with the care of your families, and I can say I feel now that I have never abused the trust you have placed in me. (Cheers). As long as I shall remain, and as long as God gives me health and strength, I shall not abuse the confidence you place in me. This makes my hundredth voyage in trading between Australia and Auckland, though it is more than my hundredth voyage to Auckland. It will be ten years since we first arrived, and we have had many battles to fight, but we have always come successfully through, them, and by the help of God we have never had an accident. I feel also that all those who have travelled with me have always had warm hearts towards me, beqause I always made it my business to do everything I could to make them comfort able. (Cheers). We are not all perfect; we are not all^of the same disposition; and it is hard to please some (cheers and laugh ter), especially when they are sea-sick (renewed laughter.) They say -. "This.is . a hon-ible ship," and " This is a horrible captain," and. everything is disagreeable to them, but when the weather

becomes fine they express different feelings. I have become associated with Auckland, and I take an interest m her welfare. I take an interest in |lier charities—(cheers) -and everything con nected Avith her welfare. My heartfelt de sire is that she may prosper and all her citizens. I consider you have a beautiful climate, a splendid country, and you have everything you need in the shape of _ good land. The business of a shipmaster is not all sunshiue. If a shipmaster fully under stands his responsibilities he can never lie down comfortably in his bed while at sea— at least I never could. (Cheers.) Be cause when you come to consider that a hundred human beings may have to de pend upon his watchfulness and skill, you will understand what his sense of re sponsibility must be. Ido not believe that even the Hon. the Native; Minister has any greater responsibility than a ship-m aster. (Cheers and laughter.) I must thank you on behalf of my owners, who I know will feel grateful indeed when they learn that you have presented me with this testi monial. I also thank you on behalf of my wife, who, as I know, takes a great interest in the welfare of Auckland. I mean to have that address framed, that she may always look at it in my room. Gentlemen, I dare say everyone of you would feel a little embarrassed in my position, becauso I feel that this is a token of regard from the citizens of Auckland, and a proof that my humble efforts to do my duty have not been forgotten. (Cheers.) I must not forget_ to mention my agents who are associated with the Hero and Auckland's interests. (Cheers). From my observations since I have known them, for the last 14 years, I have always experienced the utmost kind ness and civility from tnem, and I have never observed anything but kindness and courtesy in the"rr treatment of shippers, consignees, and passengers. (Cheers). People Avho pull together are always suc cessful in this world. Allow me, gentlemen, to thank you very heartily for your testi monial. I shall value this as a token of your good wishes to me to the end of my days. As long as I continue in the trade I hope I shall never in any way abuse your confidence. (Cheers). His Worship read a letter from Thomas 13. Harbutt, date^d from the Brushworks, in which he begged to forward a coat-brnsh as a token of his esteem for Captain Logan, and stated that when he came here two years ago with Captain Logan ho little thought that he would be able to present such a specimen of local industry. (The brush is very beautifully made, is engrossed with Gaptain Logan's name, and will do great credit to Auckland's indus tries.

The Mayor then said—Gentlemen, — Before we separate I have another presentation to make, and one that is no less fully merited than the last. Everyone who knows the Hero knows Mr. Cogswell, its purser ; and everyone who has done business with the Hero must have noted with satisfaction the methodical and orderly manner in which everything con nected with the vessel is conducted. Mr Cogswell's efficient discharge of the mul tifarious duties pertaining to a rapid unloading of a large cargo has clone very much to save the time of business nien, and promote the good understanding that exists between shippers and the steamer. The best Jproof of the general recognition of these services is contained in the souvenir which I now hold in my hand, aud I trust it win give Mr. Cogswell as much genuine pleasure in receiving as it afiorda the sub scribers in bestowing it. Mr. Cogswell, like Captain Logan, has been with the Hero from the first, and I trust that a connection which has been mutually so satisfactory will long continue : — "jjP. G. Cogswell, Esq., Purser s.s. Hero. '•Dear Sir, —We are desirows to mark the occasion of the Hero having completed her one hundredth trip to this port by pre senting you with a purse of 50 soys. as a small token of our esteem and regard. For and on behalf of your friends in Auckland, " Henry Brett, Mayor.

" Auckland. April 3rd, 1878." Mr COSGWELL in reply said : —On our arri val here last Monday, I Avas informed that it had been determined by many of our friends in this place to recognise the occasion of our having made 100 voyages from Mel bourne and Sydney, and that it was pur posed to present to Captain Logan and my self a substantial recognition of the esti mation in which we are held by the people of Auckland. I have to assure you, gentle men, that this action on your part, spontan eous as it has been, was unexpected as it has been unsolicited, has so taken me by surprise, that I now feel totally inadequate to express my gratitude for your generosity. lam no speaker, therefore I trust you will not expect from me more than a few brief remarks. On my appointment to the ship as purser, I felt that I had an important and responsible position, and at once deter mined that I would endeavour to carry out the duties of that position faith fully, not only for the interest of the owners as carriers, but for the merchants and others, as shippers and consignors of cargo, who have so long patronised the good ship to which I belong. In- tjte course of the 10 years during which, tho iiero has been in this trade, she has had to encounter many a tussel at sea, and in the hurry of shipping and discharging cargo, slight dama ges have occurred, against which claims have been presented (I will not say always fair and legitimate ones) and in the settle ment of these some trifling unpleasantnesses may have taken place. But this action of yours to-day is a proof to me that my efforts to discharge the duties of my office hare met with your approbation. In conclusion I beg to tender you my warmest thanks, and beg to assure you that in the future no effort of mine will be wanting to merit a continuance of your approval.

His Worship called for three cheers for Captain Logan, and the invitation was enthusiastically responded to. Hearty cheers were also given for Mr Purser Cogswell. Captain Logan moved a vote of thanks to the Mayor for presiding, which was carried by acclamation, followed by three cheers for His Worehip, atter which the meeting separated. A large number of influential citizens then went forward to Captain Logan, shook hands with him, and expressed many hearty c;ood wishes towards himself and Mrs Logan, and Mr Cogswell was honoured by similar marks of favour.

SUPREME COURT.— Yesterday.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillies and a common jury). BREAKING AND ENTERING. Christie Kipa, charged with breaking and entering the store of Mr James Macfarlane, at the Bay of Islands, was acquitted. STEALING FROM THE MAORIS. William Baker, a powerful man, known as " Ballarat Bill," was found guilty of breaking and entering the store of Te Whera, near Wangarei, and sentenced to eighteen months' imprisonment with hard labour. The evidence in these cases appeared in our last issue.

THIS DAY.

His Honor took his seat at 10 o'clock. THE WATERLOO QUADRANT THEFT. Gertrude Warren, aged 26, described as a married woman, was charged with steal ing a quantity of valuable clothes, &c, the property of Adolph Lourie, now residing at Mrs Haslett's, Waterloo Quadrant. The prisoner pleaded guilty. Sentence deferred. ARSON. Gertrude Warren was charged with wilfully and maliciously setting fire to the house of Mrs Haslett, Waterloo Quadrant, on March 23rd. i . The prisoner pleaded " not guilty ma firm voice. Mr Hesketh defended Mrs Warren. Mr Brookfield opened tha case for the Crown by briefly reciting the now well known circumstancesljwliich led to Jhe arson. \a<M -«<^

Mrs Haslett gave evidence as to the relative positions of the bedrooms, the residents in her house en March 23rd, and the condition of Mrs Warren's room after the fire. Cross-examined by Mr Hesketh : Witness said the front door of her house opened im mediately to the street, and that it was easy for a lodger (knowing the way) to gain admittance. The staircase was directly opposite the front door. Mrs Warren when asked if she had left her candle burning, replied "No." Adolf Lourie gave &n account of the dis covery of the fire, and of the circumstances immediately preceding and following it. The evidence was precisely the same as was given in the Police Court. Cross-examined by Mr Hesketh.

Witness said Mrs Warren was constantly in the habit of taking matches from Mrs Lourie's room. When he saw her take matches on the evening of the fire, it did not excite, his suspicion. He noticed nothing peculiar in Mrs Warren's manner that evening before the fire. Alice Sophia Lourie gave corroborative evidence.

Cross-examined by Mr Ilesketb. Witness said she had seen a great deal of Mrs Warren, and had liked her. Edward Haslett gave evidence as to Mrs Warren's conduct after the discovery of the fire.

Charles Hetley said he was a lodger at Mrs Haslett's on the night of the fire, and occupied the room adjoining Mrs Warren's. Francis Johnson deposed to receiving a portmanteau from a lady resembling Mrs Warren and to leaving it, at her request, at the Albert Hotel.

Katheriue Gribble gave evidence relative to some of the stolen property left at her shop by Mrs Warren. Detective Grace described the state of the prisoner's room after the fire, and also the position and condition- of the articles and places burnt. He also gave an account of the circumstances which led him to arrest Mrs Warren, and stated Avhere he fouud the articles stolen from Mrs Lourie.

This concluded the case for the prosecu tion.

Mr Hesketh addressed the Court on behalf of the prisoner in a very able manner, point ing out amongst other things that no one saw the prisoner setting fire to the room, that it was exceedingly doubtful if the burnt articles produced iv Court were newly burnt, and that it was very odd that Mi1 Hetley, who states that he was in his own room (which is next Mrs Warren's) at the time she is supposed to have committed the arson, should have heard nothing.

His Honor summoned up. The Jury then retired ; and the Court was adjourned till 2 o'clock, At four o'clock the foreman informed the Court that there was no chance of agree ment among the jury. His Honor therefore adjourned the Court until half-past five o'clock.

CHARGE OF RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY

John Youug pleaded not guilty to a charge of receiving six bags of sugar, the property of Alexander Dewar, on the 21st January, the property removed belonging to the creditors in the estate of David Hamilton.

Mr. Hesketh appeared for the defendant. Mr. Brookfield, previous to the empanel ling of the jury, addressed the Coart, and contended that it would be useless to pro ceed with the prosecution in this and the other case; he would abandon them, as it would be impossible to nphold a verdict of guilty on the facts of the evidence. The second similar charge was read over, and to which a plea of not guilty was put in.

Mr. Hesketh agreed with the view taken by the Crown-prosecutor, and could have no objection to his conclusions. His Honor said that he had looked closely into the facts of the cause, and considered that Mr Brookfield was quite right in the action he had taken ; the bankrupt could not have been guilty of larceny, as he was in lawful possession of the property ; it was merely a change of rightful into actual possession. Had the case been in the hands of a jury, the responsibility would have rested with the Crown ; there was not even evidence of constructiv« pos session, and therefore the accused could not be convicted of receiving stolen property; but could it havt been proved that there had been a conspiracy to defraud between bankrupt and the accused, the case would have presented a diflerent aspect. His Honor was satisfied that there were no facts in the depositions to uphold a verdict of guilty. His Honor, in discharging the accused, hoped this would act as a warning to him and to others in exercising great caution in t heir future transactions under similar cir .umstanees.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

GJRAHAMSTOWN, this day, (From our own Correspondent).

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

A miner named Dunstan, employed in the Moanatairi, met with an accident this morning. He was working in the stopes when a portion of one of the hangings walls became loose, and a large block of stone fell down, crushing hie arm terribly against one of the walls. ALBURNIA. A rise on the Sous ef Freedom reef at the battery level is taken up 23 feet 10 inches. Colours of gold were seen in leader, but the stone is of a low grade. The cross cut to intersect the old specimen leader has cut two small leaders, and the manager believes that tho face of the crosscut is not far from the specimen leader. The reef in the winze (Uixon's section) is showing good gold. WELLINGTON, this CIVIL SERVICE REFORMS. It is not true that Mr Camithers has re signed the appointment of Engiueer-in- Chief, but it is probable that he Avill retire from that office shortly, the Government having introduced certain alterations in organising the system of the department with which Mr Carruthers does not agree. The Engineering department is to be placed on an entirely different footing in future. There is no truth in the statements circu lated locally that tbe Government has decided to dismiss certain officers of high standing in the Civil Service. The exact position of affairs is that the Ministers intend to institute a thorough and complete reform in the organisation of the Civil Service, but h:ive not singled out any par ticular officers for dismissal. No doubt the continuance of many officers in the public service may depend to a large extent on their facilitation of tbe efforts of the Go vernment in this direction. THE WATER SUPPLY. The City Engineer, Mr Baird, is prepar ing a report on the water supply for the next meeting of the Waterworks Commit tee. He finds, on testing the volume of the stream by which the reservoir is sup plied, that the engine, hydraulic lifts, and other machinery at present in use in Wel lington, would absorb the entire amount, leaving not a drop for domestic purposes ; this is not a pleasant state of affairs. From special test made to-day, it appears that the depth of water, which at 9.30 this morn ing was 12ft. 9ins. in the new reservior, had decreased by 2.30 this afternoon to 12ft. 9ins. in five hours. [special to press agency.] WELLINGTON, this day. SENTENCE ON THE PSEUDO RUS SIAN COUNT. In the Supreme Court this morning, Mr Justice Richmond sentenced Robert Jacob sen, alias Count Mourarieff, for obtaining money under false pretences to twelve months imprisonment with hard labour on each of the two charges, but made the sentence to run concurrently. Frederick Cattlin who indecently . as saulted, the young girl at the Hutt, was sen

tenced to two years hard, labour, but with out any flogging. Jansenßergherst,ontwo charges of sheep stealing from Maoris, at Manawatu, was acquitted on both charges. LOOK OUT FOR SQUALLS ! Captain Edwin reports there is every pro bability of a hard westerly gale settling in in Auckland soon. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. UNION INSURANCE. The Directors of the Union Insurance Company purpose closing the books at the end of next month for the first half-yearly balance. COOPER AND BAILEY'S CIRCUS. A heavy north-west gale yesterday pre vented Cooper and Bailey's Circus from giving a performance. The large tent was seriously damaged. Mr J. C. Wason, member for Coleredge district, addressed the electors at Sheffield last night, and received a vote ot thanks. PORT CHALMERS, this day. ARRIVAL FROM GLASGOW. The Albion Company's ship Wild Deer, with 29 passengers and 200 tons cargo, arrived- after a passage of 92 days from Glasgow.

AUCKLAND PRESBYTERY.

The quarterly meeting of the Auckland Presbytery was held to-day, in St. Andrew's Church, Symonds-street. Present: The Rev. the Moderator, Revs. D. Bruce, D. W. Runciman, R. Sommer ville, G. Brown, T. Nome, J. Macky, A. Carrick, G. Munro, McNicol, and a number of elders. The proceedings opened with a reading from the Gospel of St. John, and prayer by the Moderator. MINUTES. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and adopted. ST. DAVID'S CHURCH. A deputation consisting of Messr3. Reid, Robertson, and Stevenson, was received, in relation to the recognition of St. David's Church (newly opened) by the Presbytery. Mr Solomon Reid said that the church had been newly repaired and re-opened, at considerable expense. The members at present were but a small body, and they requested that the Presbytery would take the church under its wing until they were able to support a minister. The Moderator asked what was the amount of their liability. !&Mr Reid replied that they were about £80 in debt; the cost altogether was £170. Mr Robertson advocated the necessity for a minister, as a number of families attended regularly. Mr Bruce supported the application, and moved, "That the prayer of the petition be granted." Rev. A. Carrick seconded, and it was agreed to. Revs. Messrs Macnicol, Carrick, and Bruce, were then appointed to superintend the religious wante of St. David's. Rev. R. Sommerville then proposed that Rev. D. Bruce preach on Sunday next, and declare the charge, which was agreed to. The deputation thanked the Presbytery, and withdrew. SPECIAL COLLECTION. Rev Mr Munro drew the attention of the Presbytery to the special collection to defray the expenses of the Presbytery. The remaining debt was £30, and only five churches nad sent in, viz., Riverhead, Otahuhu, Whau, Si Stephen's, and Papa kura, amounting altogether to £6 16s Bd. Rev D. Bruce had no doubt but the con gregations, when aware of it, would soon diminish the debt. Rev John Macky considered that minis ters who had neglected this part of their duty should explain why they had neg lected it. Mr John Lamb thought a finance com mittee should be appointed to look after those matters, as it was impossible for the clerk to undertake such business. Considerable discussion followed when Rev. R. Somerville proposed, and Rev G. Munro seconded, " That the committee be empowered to take steps to meet tke eficiency, by asking the assistance of those congregations who had not contributed."— Carried. THEOLOGICAL TUTORS. The motion of Rev. D. Bruce at the last meeting, naming ministers for the position of theological tutors to young students of theology. Rev. D. W. Runciman, who had been proposed for one of the appointments, made an able apology for his non-acceptance of the position, as his health was not fHlly re established, and further, his connection with the congregation of St Stephen's was another consideration for his declining to accept the appointment. Rev?. John Macky and G. Brown also declined to act, as such a responsible work would seriously interfere with their other duties. Rev. D. Bruce, after some remarks, moved : " That the question be postponed until the next ordinary meeting, the students to go on with their work as nither to." Seconded by Mr Runciman, and carried. The several connecting motions of Rev. Mr Bruce were also postponed. MR STEVENSON'S MOTION. The clerk read the motion of Mr Steven son, of which notice had been received, viz., " That the financial years of the Presby tery close on Dec. 31, the close of the ordinary year." Rev. D. Bruce said he regretted that Mr Stevenson was unable to be present through indisposition ; he would therefore move the resolution, which he thought would be of great advantage to the Presbytery, as they would be able to hold their annual meeting early in the new year. Rev. T. Norrie seconded, and it was agreed to. INDUCTION OP MR EVANS. Rev. T. Norrie said the edict ot the induc tion of Rev. Mr Evans having been received, read a brief account of that gentleman's induction to the Presbyterian Church of Cambridge, Hamilton, and adjoining dis tricts. The account was pleasantly given, and received the approval of the Presby tery. REV. MB MCRAE'S HEALTH. Several medical certificates were read as to the state of Rev. Mr McCrae's health, shewing the necessity of a change of climate. TheJ charge was temporarily filled by the Rev. A. Thomson. jj__The Rev. D. Bruce was appointed moderator for the Wangarei session. o|§On the motion of Rev. John Macky, sec nded by Rev. T. Norrie, it was agreed ' that Revs. R. Sommerville, D. Runciman, and G. Brown, be aidded to the committee of examiners of students."

The Rev. J. M. Fraser, who has just re turned irom Hawke's Bay, was accepted a member of the Presbytery.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

For Thames, this day, at 5.30 p.m.; and 'to morrow, at 12.30 p.m., and 2.30 p.m. For Coromandel, per Durham, to-morrow at 11.30 a.m.. and for Waiheke and Coromandel, Ber Argyle, on Friday next, at 2.30 p.m. For Russell, per Elsinore, tbis day, at 4 p.m. For Whitiangi, Tauranga, and Opotiki, per Rowena, this day, at 4 p.m. For Tryphena, par South Carolina, this day, at 4.30 p m. For Kawau, per Heather Bell, to-morrow, at For Waiwera, Warkworth, and Te Arai, per Annie Milbank, to-morrow, at 10 a.m. Per s.s. Hero on Thursday next, as follows :— For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, ana Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m. For Australian Colonies and United King dom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially addressed), at 11 a.m. For United Kingdom, via Brmdisi, and late letters for Sydney and Melbourne, at 11.15 a.m. For money orders, registered letters, and newspapers, at 9.30 a.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, and Southern per Taupo, on Thursday next, at 3.15 p.m. IS. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, ARRIL 3.



Some Very Handsome Mottled Kauri Bimu and Cedar Wardrobes, with Plate Glass Doors, are now on view at the City Hall Arcade. Also* Bedsteads and other articles of Bedroom Furniture to match, besides an immense assortment of Iron Bedsteads and every kind of Bedding made at the Factory of Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell. This firm have just received from Italy the latest designs in Walnut Drawing-room Suites and most modern TapestrineJßeps for covering. Carpets in great variety to suit all classes. Linoleum, Floorcloths, Curtains, and all kinds of Furnishing Goods, Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Hosiery. Goods delivered Free to any part of the town. Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, of Queen-street, are Agents for the Genuine Singer's Sewing Machine, acknowleged and proved to be the best Family Sewing Machine in the World. House Furniture of all kiads, and Sewing Machines obtainable on the deferred payment system.—[A.DVT.] The vaLiie ot coke as a tuel, and aa a means of economy of coal, is not appreciated sufficiently. A mix Wl fuel of coal and coke is invaluable for the ordinary purposes of



heating, and still moie] for those cookiug and raising steam, as it absorbs -he smoke oi inflammable gases given oft by coal during combustion, and renders the fire brighter,clearer, and hotter. This is much more apparent -where our local coals are used; indeed, owing to the rapidity of burning, some of these threaten to go out of consumption altogether. Coke supplies exactly that which these coals lack—body and resistance.- Every householder .should buy coals and coke at the same time, and, it convenient, mix them ; smaller bills aud : cneater satisfaction will be the result. Ihe price of coke is advertised elsewhere— AuvT 1 __ffhe* members of the Salsbury's Trouba dours leaves for San Francisco to-day by the mail steamer. ____________________________



WANTED, a smart Boy for the butcher ing.—Apply between 1 and 2 at Star Office. WANTED, by a respectable Woman, with a child, a situation as General Servant; wages not an object.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. W~~ "ANTED~to Let, Sittingroom and Bed room, suitable for single lady.—B. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. WANTEl),~nteady Gardener, Young Girls to asaibt, Ploughmen, stout Youths to milk, Married Couples (childless), Governess, several Female Servants.—Hannaf ord's Registry Queen-street. WANTED," .a respectable young Man to deliver Bread and assist a Suburban Store ; must be able to keep accounts. Good home, and the highest wages for an eligible man.—Address at Mrs Henry's Registry office, Shortland-street. FI IiEWOOD. —Wanted, 200 tons Ti-tree delivered at North Shore.—O. Mays. WANTED, a strong active Boy ; one accustomed to the Engineering pre ferred.—J. Partington, Engineer, Wakefield street. WANTED, a Man and his Wife without encumbrance, to act as General Servant.—Apply to Manukau Hotel or Mrs Henry's Registry office. ANTED, a respectable Girl about 12 or 13 years of age to make herself generally useful.—Mra Cleal, Karangahape Road, near the Windmill. WANTED to Rent, Lease, or Buy, a comfortable Family Residence.—F. G. Ewington. WANTED, Benchmen. —Aberdeen Boot Factory. ~ ANTED to Purchase, Town Sections in Gisborno for Cash.—Apply by letter, with full particulars, to Mr. E. M., Post-office, Newmarket. W~ANTED, a General Servant; good wages to a competent person; references required.—Apply Mra. R. French, Nelson-street. WANTED, immediately, a fairly edu cated Youth about 16.—Apply Ctaamp taloup and Cooper, Booksellers and Stationers, Queen-street. * WANTED, a respectable young Man to assist in waiting.—Apply E. Waters, Queen-street. ANTED, a good General Servant"; reference required.—Alexandra Hotel, Pamell. WANTED TO PURCHASE, Volun teer Land Scrip.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. WANTED, a Boy.—Apply J. J. Swinnerton. Wood Turner, Wyndham s}reet. WANTED, a respectable Girl, about 15 years of age.—Mr. Bishop, Newmarket. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Mrs. J. W. James, Russell-street, Ponsonby. ANTED, an active Lad, to look after the Engine ; and two good Lads as Apprentices to the Ironfoundry; also a stout a Lad, as Apprentice to Blacksmith. — Phoenix Foundry, Stanley-Btreet, Auckland. WANTED, a good General Servant; one accustomed to children preferred,— Apply at St. jJatthew's Parsonage. WANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply at Rogers', Grocer, Ponsonby. WANTED, a strong active Girl about 15 or 16 for house work; must have re feronces.—Mrs. Wm. Anderson, Ponsonby Road. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. Cousins, Upper Symonds-street, opposito Herbert's, Draper. ANTED, a first-class Milliner and Dressmaker for Gisborne; references required.—For further particulars apply to L. D. Nathan fe Co., Shortland-street. ANTED, a Waistcoat and Trousers' Hand.—H. L. Posseniakie, Shortland street. WANTED, a General Servant; must be a gr.od cook and laundress.—Apply to Mrs. Kenderdine, Eden-street. WANTED, a respectable Lad to act as Messenger.—W. Flood, Auckland Club. WANTED, a Laundress for new Oxford Shir.ts; must be used to work for the wholesale trade.—Apply 34, Shortland-atreet. WATERLOO QUADRANT. — Mrs. v » Norman's School.—The 2nd Quarter of the year will commence on Wednesday, the 3 d instant. WANTED to LET, a furnished eight roomed House, 25s per week; or four Furnished Rooms, where there are no lodger or children, 12s per week.—Apply-at the Cheap Furniture Mart, "Victoria-street East. AUCKLAND RAILWAYS. Owing to a bad place in the Swamp, the LINE between Hamilton and Ohaupo CANNOT BE OPENED on Monday, Ist April, as previously advertised, nor until further notice. By order. C. B. B. HANKEY, Acting General Manager. March 30, 1878. W^ ANTED, a respectable Youth as Apprentice to the Pork Butchering in all its branches.—T. Barnett, Queoß-street. _ WANTED, a few t Wheeler and Wilson's Machinists, and some Needlegirls, at C. De L'Eau's Shirt Manufactory, Durham street, corner of Albert-street. WANTED, a General Servant"; must be a good plain cook and laundress. — Apply Stab office. _______ WANTED, Tenders for 22 square of Shingles, at Mangare, up to Friday, sth instant.—Apply G. H., Post-office, Onehunga. W~ ANTED to Lease, with purchasing clause, a House of six or seven rooms, with garden, within 15 minutes' walk of Queen- Street.— Addres?, stating terms, description, &c, C. O. M., Star office. "ANTED, for a Country Hotel, a re spectable young woman who is a Rood laundress; wages, 143 per week.—Apply at the Aurora Hotel, Victoria-street. ANTED, two respectable Boarders in a quiet family. Terms moderate.—For address apply at this office. TTTA^TED, Cook or General Servant; VV three other servants kept.—Apply at Bona Vista, Eden Crescent. WANTED. —A married lady residing in the country (house beautifully situated facing the sea), wishes to receive in her family two or three Little Girls as boarders, to be edu cated with her own daughter.—For terms, &c, apply EW. Star Office. ANTED, a good General Servant where a Nursemaid is kept.—Mrs S. Jackson, Kemuera. ANTED, everybody to keep the money in the country, and Purchase the ' Wangarei Kamo Coal. Try a small quantity before you get your winter supply. rihe best local Coal in the Province. All orders loft at the Yard, Fort Oritomart. or at Mr. ". Neal's, corner of Nelson and Weilesley-streeij, will be promptly attended to.—a. Barr, aicent. ROWN TVRAPPING PAPER for sale.—Apply at the Stak Office.



WANTED to SELL. 43 dozen Cut Josephine Ladies' Kid Gloves, winter colours, sizes 6, 6J, 6J, GJ; also, a lot of Fancy Ribbons, new pattern, 6d per yard; 1000 yards New Wincey at 6a per yard, worth 9d.—W. Eyre, Enneskillen House, Victoria-street. WANTED, by a respectable yoiiug person a Situation as Barmaid or House maid, and to assist in the bar; good reference. —Apply by letter to M.C., this office. ANTED ! WANTED !—Wanted to Sell (very cheap), 120 boxea of very fine Raisins, only 4d lb; only 13s per box of 451bs. Be in time. Preserved Milk, 6d tin.—H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt-street. A RC HITE CT URAL Draughtsman Jzk. vranted. Good salary and permanent engagement to one thoroughly efficient. None other need apply. Send specimens with quali fications to Mr. Grosholz, Architect, Wellington, WHY should not my customers live a long while, make their hair grow, and send their babies to sleep, as well as get rich? I help them to get rich, for the money sensible people save through buying off me is enormous; and as regards the first part of my statement, I have Hollo way's Pills and Ointment at Is 2d a box; Cockle's Pills, Is 3d a box; Cloriline, Is 3d a bottle; Wcston's Wizard Oil, to make the hair grow, 23; Barry's Tricopherous, for the same purpose, Is 6d, which I will let you know about another time; Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, Is 3d, to send the darlings to sleep when they are in pain ; two superior Galvanic Batteries, £2 each; Ladies' Bows, 4d ; grand lot of superior ditto, Is each ; sjood Elastic, Is quarter-gross; Pretty Bootees, 6d a pair; Puff Boxe3. with puff, 9d, suchbeauties at Is 6d; they lock like solid silver, but lam not quite sure that they are; superior Hemmed Lawn Handkerchiefs, 4d; Gents' ditto, 6d; large Looking Glasses, 4d, not those kind that make you look horrible ; Linen Buttons, 9d a gross ; Hair Pins, different sizes, 8d alb.; Tailor's Thimbles, 9d a dozen; Crochet Hooks, 4d a doz.; Glycerine or Windsor Soap, 7 for is ; large tins Baking Powder, 6d; lot of other Bargains, which I will tell you of next time.—W. H. Dampier. Victoria-street, corner of' Hobson street. ANTED Known, that 1). Uoldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Maerials, including Sashos, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Sharts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c. tec. at the lowest marketprice, at his Yarda "!us tom-houfe-street. W^ANTED, Purchasers for all descrip t t tions of Timber, Sashe3, Doors, JMould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited)' G. Holdship, Manager.'""??; ANTED Known, that the Manufac tory of Robley's Aerated Flour, &c. i 3 Removed to premises recently occupied by the late Mr. Godwin, where the manufacturer kindly invites all who study economy to try his Aerated Flour for bread, tea-cakes, scones, pan cakes, and pastry, &c. Also. Robley's Prepared Porridge Meal for indigestion, and Robley'a Superior Food for Infants and Invalids.—Whole sale and Retail Manufactory, Grey-street, Auckland. X\T ANTED KNOW N. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMKGEN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of way. LOST, on Saturday afternoon, two Keys. The finder will be rewarded en leaving the same Eat this office, j FOR SALE, a commodious Store, with bakehouse attached, doing a good business which is capable of being considerablyincreased. Apply to John Buchanan, Custom-house-street. f)-f Ato £1000 LENT, on Building Society oWiv principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, V nl can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 04)0 A? 4 A.CRES GOOD LAND, 7 acres <3i'/V if \f, in grass and crops, 1 acre orchard and garden, all fenced, plenty of water, House of 6 rooms, good dairy, 20 acres adjoining, on which there is a small Dwelling-house and out buildings ; can be had at a low price; close to the Railway Station.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortand-street. ■ i?QAA —FOR SALE, Substantially dwOv"*- built Cottage of 5 rooms and kitchen, with freehold corner allotment, 66x100 feet, fenced, tile drained, and planted with fruit and ornamental trees, excellent view.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SALE, a desirable Homestead with 7-roomed House ; requisite Out buildings and 14 acres of grass Land, divided into small paddocks; within 10 miles of Auck land. Price very moderate and terms easy. COMBES & DALDY. ,£?Of?A —HOUSE of 7 rooms, wash-house, dt^U". scullery, baker's oven, verandah back and front, good well, &c, all in thorough repair, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Laud Agent, Shortland-street, next to the Post-office. 191 ACRE FARM, 17 miles from JL Cf JL Auckland. Good orchard, 10 acres in grass and crops, comfortable house of four rooms, plenty of wood, and water; large run ad joining. Price, £270.—5. Vaile, Estate Agent, Shortland-street. TO LET, a comfortable 6-roomed Cottage top of Grey-street, in Pitt-street, newly papered and fitted up.—Apply on the premises. O LET, Merton Cottage, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell.—For particulars apply on the premises. _OOOA —HOUSE, nearly new, of !^& /^ /W \f* five rooms and scullery, cook ing range, good well, &c, with freehold allot ment 40x100, 15 minutes' from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. 171 OR SALE, Capital Freehold Allot- X? ment and Cottage, land 43 x 190, 62, Grey street.—Apply on the premises, J. W. Bennett. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottaee. &c, thereon. For further particulars, apply to JOHN BU CHAN ANT Shortland-street; Or to SAMUEL COCHIfcANE & SON, J Fort-street. OR SALE, one 7_-inch Centre Screw Cutting Lathe, 9 feet bed, change wheels, good size saddle and slide rest, overhead motion. —Apply K.g.. Star Office. _OOK. — SIX-ROOMfiD HOUSE for 3b/VO* Sale, in Wellington-street, £25 cash ; balance by weekly payment as agreed.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. A MEETING of the Auckland Fig Methodist Young Men's Mutual Improve ment Society will be held, in the School-room, Pitt-street, THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, 3rd instant, at 8 o'clock. Members specially requested to attend. J. SAUNDER«, Secretary. BOARD AND RESIDENCE for two Gentlemen, where all the advantages of Sea Bathing, Boating. &c, can be obtained ; also accommodation for one or two horses if required.—Cards at Star office. lAKO GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Directors have this day made a Call of Threepence per Share on the Capital of the Company, payable to tho Manager, at the Com- Sany's Office. Shortland-street, Auckland, on or efore WEDNESDAY, the 10th April. 1878. F. A. WHITK, Manager. Auckland, 3rd April, 1878. Vases • xbases ! xbases ! We are shewing upwards of One Hundred Different Patterns of the most Beautiful ORNAMENTAL VASES, in Crystal, Alabaster, and Bohemian Glass, ever offered for sale in Auckland. Prices extremely moderate. An early inspection invited. T. & H. COOKE, Furniture and Carpet Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. ESIDENTS OF PARNELL! Look in the Window of F. Tomlinson, Draper, Parnell, Grand display of Mowers for a few days only. _ ___ t £ — .i ■ --- — The SEA NYMPHE LODGTC hold their Meeting on THURSDAY EVENING, at the Teinpprance Hall. All Members of the Order are cordially invited. /COMFORTABLE Board and Residence \_y for two Gentlemen in a quiet, healthy, and pleasant locality. — For address apply to T. McMaster, Draper, Qneen-atreet. POST required by a Lady as useful Companion or Help.—Apply to Mrt Taylor, Emigration Depot, Auckland. ■ft/TRS. HARRISON informs her Pupils ixi. that she has REMOVED from Hobson street to the corner of Ponsonby Road anc Grace-street, where she continues to conduci her Classes in Mnsic and French. MrsHarrisqr ill opsn a School for Giris on the 7th of April Instruction will include the following branches English, Drawing, Music, and Fancy Worn enns issued in a week.



TO THE 'RESIDENTS OF UPPER PARNELL, BRIGHTON, &C. , SIR. JOUGHLIN, Grocer, has been appointed ' .Agent for the Evening Star, in the place of Miss Ryan. T OST, a Snuall Brown Leather Purse, £1 JLJ note in it.—The finder will please leave same at this office. ¥T O T I C E OF ItEMOVAI. Mrs WOOD, Midwife, -wishes to inform her friends that she lias relurne'i to her old neigh bourhood, Mount-street, top of Wakefield- Street, and hopes to receive former patronage. UC E li.A N;D mAILW AY S. Offers will be received nt the Office of the uader3igned until noon of SATURDAY, 6th April, for Purchase of Scrap Puriri Timber. to be seen after noo^i on SATURDAY, 30th March. .. The highest or any tender not necessariily accepted. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. f^OBOMANDEL UOLU MINING \y COMPANY LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that the Directors have this day made a, Call of Sixpence per Share on the Capital of the. Company, payable to the Secretary, at the office of the Comoany, No. 14, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street, Auckland, on or before WEDNESDAY, Ar.ril 21 tb. 1878. JOHN R. RANDBRSON, Secretary. Auckland, April 3rd, 1873. Tjl XT EN SI ON OF CITY WATER Jli MAINS. Town Clerk's Office, April 1,1878. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 17th instant, for the Providing and Laying Water Mains in the re maining portions of the City, in tei:ni3 of plans, specifications, and conditions to be viewed at this office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed, " For Extension of Mains." P. A. PHIIJPS. Town Clerk. H E N D E It S O N, a 8, Wyndham-stbkrt, HOUSE, SHIP, AND GENERAL DECORATOR. "O OS OUGH OF OINJiH UNGA. Notice i 3 hereby given that tne Borongh Council of Onehunga determined, at a Special Meeting, to adopt By-law No. 5. "For toe Regulation of the Onehunga Borough Abattoirs." Snch By-law to be confirmed, at a Special Meeting of Council, to be held at 7 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of April, 1878. JOHN GEO. HUTCHISON, Town Clerk 19th March, IS7B. QUEEN GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call of Threepence per Share on the capital of the Company has this day been made by the Directors, payable to the Manager, at the (jom pany's office, in Albert and Davy-street 3, Gra- . hamstown, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of April, 1878, D. G. MACDONNELL, Manager. Thames, 22nd March, 1878. SEPARATE TENDERS are invited for any of the undermentioned Works, and will be received at the Office of the Education Board, Auckland, not later than noon of MON DAY, loth Aprilinstant:—Alterations, additions, and improvements to the School Buildings at 1. Alexandra 2. Hamilton East 3. Hamilton West d. Hautapu 5. Ohaupo. Specifications, &c, to be seen at each School, and at the Office of thb Board. VINCENT E. RICE, .Secretary. mENDEKS FOR DISH CHANNELL JL ING, LAYING STONE STEPS, &c. Town Clerk's Office, April 3rd, 1878. Tenders will be received until 2 p.m. of WED NESDAY, 10th instant, for Di^h Channelling in Coliingwood-street, and Laying Stone Steps in Upper Queen-street, in terms of specifications at the office of the Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. TTfcEVONPORT DISTRICT BOARD. Tenders are requird up to to noon of SATUR DAY, the 6th inst., for Wrought Fencing on the Lake Road. Specifications at the Post office. Devonporf. • . . - W. H. J3ROWN, Chairman. April 2, 1878. . mO BUSH CONTRACTORS. Tenders will be received at the Kopuru Saw Mill, Kaipnra, or at the Cempany's Office, Fort street, Auckland, up to noon on MONDAY, 15th April, 1878, for Falling and Delivery of a Large Quantity of M imber.—For further particulars, apply to George Fraser, Agent Kopuru Saw Mill Company, Fort-street, Auckland; or, Hugh Gunn, Manager Kopuru Saw Mill, Wairoa, Kai para. mENDERS will be received by the JL undersigned up to 3 p.m. THURSDAY 4th April, for the Erection of two pair of Double Gates at Kohimarama. For further particulars apply to _ R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. mO BUILDERS. Tenders will be received tip to noon on SATURDAY, the 6th of April, for the Erection of a "Villa Residence at Ponsonby. Specification at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEYI Architect. mENDERS for the Erection of certain JL Additions to the School-house at Puke kohe West, will be received at the Office of the Education Board, Auckland, until noon of THURSDAY, 11th April instant. Plans and specification at the Office of the Board, and at the School. VINCENT E. RICE Secretary. nn ob v I L D E B, s. Tenders will be received until noon of the 10th instant, for the Erection of Stables and Coach house in Pitt-street. R, KEALS & SON, Architects. fp O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 11th instant, for Additions to a Residence in Symonds-street. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. FREIGHT OF TIMBER TO INVER| CARGILL. Public Works Office, Auckland, 3rd April, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this Office till noon of MONDAY, Bth April, 1878, for con veyance to Invercargill of about Twelve Thousand Square Feet of Sawn Puriri Timber. Can be shipped either from Onehunga or Auck-" land Wharf. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. (Signed) JAMES STEWART., . District Engineer. BURGESS AND DEFAULTERS' LIST. Town Clerk's Office, Parnell, 2nd April, 1878. Notice is hereby given tnat the above Lists lay for Inspection at this office until the 15th instant inclusive. All objections to the Burgess Lists must. De made in writing, and In conformity with Clause 43 of " The Municipal Corporations Act, 1876," and lodged at this office on or before the loth instam. j. B . STRANaE , Tewn Clerk. i ; PONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. A Meeting of Ratepayers will be held, at the Ponsonby Hall, on FRIDAY EVENING next, the sth instant, at 7.30. Business: To consider the proposals of the • Central Board of Education lor the erection of New School Buildings, &c. WM. THORNE, Chairman. ". B TONKS ; |ss»^sg} R. c. CARR [ FRIDAY, APRIL 5. YACHT J AGENORA.' I YACHT <AGEiS\ORA' 3.j, - . : , B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auctiou on Friday, sth instant, at 11 t o'clock, at the Brunswick Mart, i Yacht 'Algenora,' 8 tons, about three yeare old, sheathed with copper, with sails, two anchors, and chain cable complete. On View alongside Wharf.