POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. BarstoAV, Esq., R.M.)

RAIN AND RUM,

men, this morn, Avere placed Avithin the _ the Police Court, 'neath the faithful clock; 'ho first upon the list was Patrick Dunn, Vho danced a jig, creating lots of fun; 'he next, a man well-known as Peter James, Vas caught by Forsyth at his little games; ohn Leonard, known as an offender, old, Vas found, quite tipsy, in the wet and cold. _nd Davy Walsh, Avas found in Chancery Lane, Vho had, he said, imbibed too much champagne lis nose seemed bitten by the wmtry frosts, [■hey each were fined 5s and the eogts. IN CHANCERY LANE. John Stanton Ava3 charged with using ob scene language ycsteiday in Chancery Lane ;o the annoyance of the respectable inhabi :ants of that neighbourhood. Prisoner said he might have done so. Ho could not tell, as he had only just got out of bed. Sub-Inspector Pardy asked for a remand in this case as the'-e Avas a charge of beating bis vrife against him, and the Avoman Avas so. ill that she AA'as unable to attend. Remanded until Monday.

This was all the business,

The Hikurangi Meeting.

(PRESS AGENCY.)

HIKURANGI (via Alexandra). There is an immense assemblage of natives here. All the houses are full up; tents are erected on every available spot, but the whole place is very bleak. There was frost here last night. The only conversation is as to when Sir George Grey is likely to come. Food is scarce, as the main store of provisions is not to be broached, pending the arrival of the Government party. A number Avill leave to-day for Alexandra to meet the Government party, and escort them up. Te Kooti, after leaving, Avent to Alexandra, and after being refreshed, returned to Te Kuiti, determined not to put in an appearance at the meeting.— [This is slightly incorrect. Te Kooti Avas sent back for drunkenness, by order of the King, as mentioned in Thursday's Star]. Kopua, Rewi. Mahunui, Areni, and others of the Ngatimaniapoto tribe arc here waiting for Sir George Grey and the Hon. J. Sheehan. They AviU no*, proceed to Hikuraugi till their arrival.

A LONG WAY AFTER STANLEY.

(From a Correspondent.)

ALEXANDRA, this day. A RATHER amusing story was related here last'evening by a half-caste who came doAvn from Hikurangi. According to the first report a correspondent of the " Herald " had been tomahawked by Te Kooti and cooked .in a Maori oven. The rumour created some little alarm in the minds of the few Avho first heard it, but I started in search of the half-caste, aud obtained the particulars. It appears that the corres pondent had come up by Avay of Te AAvamutu in the interest of a well knoAvn party of land jobbers, knoAvn to be inimical to the policy of Sir George Grey, on account of his determina tion to put 'doAvn big land monopolies of the Piako Swamp and Mora Hora type. By a liberal present of rum to some of the Ngatimaniapoto the correspondent suc ceeded in getting through the Con fiscated Boundary, and was, accord ing to my informant, poking about' amongst the Avhares "peneime te kiori," "just like a rat," and asking questions in a kind of pigeon-Maori. At last he got amongst a lot of slaves who were at the ovens looking after' the cooking, and Avas endeavouring to pump ont from some of the old women what the object of the Hikurangi meeting is to be. According to the half caste, the Avords used were :—" He aha te take c haere mai ana to Kerei." ("What is the reason that the Grey is coming here?) aud the reply of the old women was, " Aua, me patai atu koe Ida Tawhiao. ("I don't knoAV, you had better ask TaAvhiao.") The fact that a strange looking pakeha avus' squatting doAvn amongst the Avonien at the hangis (ovens) soon came to the ears of Te Ngakau, and some of Tawhiao's Council, Avho sent over Honana to tell tho pakeha to be off at once, as the King's runanga had passed a ture (law) that no European should be per mitted to be there. The corrdspondent appeared much taken aback, and made a precipitate retreat to a tent occupied by sonic of the Ngatimaniapoto people.

MONGONUI.

It is some time since you had any communi cation from Monganui, and now since our long drought of Aveather has ended by a re freshing rain, our drought of news should also end by a f cay item* of general interest. Itisvery pleasing, not only for'this, butalso for the surrounding districts, to feel that there is noAV assuredly a prospect of our having the saw mill started at an early date, Avhich will doubtless prove a great boon to Mongonui, and the north generally. The late rain has been long and anxiously looked for by not only farmers but also the public generally, as the scarcity of Avater was keenly felt by all the settlers.

AUSTRALIAN SPORTING.

THE SYDNBY GOLD CUP. The race for the Sydney Gold Cup proved a great success. -The attendance was excellent, although the Governor was unfortunately pre vented from being present. Fifteen were saddled for the Cup, and at the last, Cap-a-i Jic avp.3 first favourite at 5 to 2. Macaroni and Crusader were next in demand, each being backed by a strong party, Avhile of the others Pardon, Strathearn, Kva, and Democrat, met with much favour. The start wa3 a very bad one, Strathearn being the chief sufferer. Very few of the public won by Democrat s victory, and the King had a good day. We append

particulars. ■— ____--«*--»• Svovf:y Gold Cup, of 500 soys., with a sweep stakes of 20 30A . ,10 forfeit added. Distance, 2 miles. Hon. J. White's Democrat, by Genma de. Vergy, lyrs., 6st. sibs. (Sealey) .. .. 1 Mr Tait's br.c. Strathearn, by The Barb, 3yrs., 6st. 7lbs. (Williamson) 2 Mr Joong's b.g. Macaroni, by Kelpie, oyrs., 7st. 61bs. (Pigott) .. .. ... •• 3 Mr Kites b.g. Woolstone, syr_..7st.. (Pickard) i Also ran: Janitor. Kingfisher, Woodlands, Cap-a-Pio, Martindale, Pardon, Kva, Crusader, Rookwood, Apology, andMileta. Betting: 5 to 2 agst. Cap-a-Pie, 5 to 1 each Crusader and Macaroni, 8 to 1 Pardon, 10 to 1 Democrat, 12 to 1 Strathearn and ISva. Won by three-quarters of a length, a length and-a-half between second and third, lime : 3min. 33sec. *

The following Is a list of the Avinners of the Sydney Cup since 1872 :— Yr. Owner. Winner. Age. s. lb. 1872 .. G. Blake The Prophet 5 610 J873 ~ G, Osborn. Vixen A 7 2 mi .. J. S. Smith Speculation 3 6 2 1875.. G.S.King. Imperial, 6 7 7 1876 .. A. Benson a. T. 4 » * 1877 .. W.S.Hill Kingfisher a 7 o 1878 Hon J. White Democrat 1 bo

RE-OPENING OF THE THEATRE ROYAL TO-NIGHT.

The patrons of the drama in Auckland arc sure to assemble in great force at the Thea tre to-night, for the occasion is one of con siderable interest. Such a strong company has not visited Auckland for a long time. Mr Jack has played Sir John Falstafl all over America and in the United States ; at any rate his representation has never been excelled or even equalled. The character is not by any means an easy one to play. " The caste is as foUoAvs :•—" (King Henry IV.—-Part I.)"— Sir John Falstaff, Mr John Jack (acknoAvledged Avithout an equal); Prince Hal (the Prince of Wales), Miss Annie Firman; King Henry IV., Mr Chas. Burford ; Prince John (his son), Miss L. May; Hotspur, Mr J. B. Steele ; Earl of Worcester, Mr John Musgrave ; Earl of Northumberland, Mr J. Tyrell; Earl of Westmoreland, Mr R. Johnson; Earl of Douglas, Mr C. Cassell; Sir Richard Vernon, Mr E. Purnell; Sir Walter Blunt, Mr George Reed ; Ned Poms, Mr J. O'Brien; Francis, Mr H. Emmett; Bar dolph, Mr H. Simmonds ; Gadshill, Mr L. Smith; Peto, Mr F. Mason ; Sheriff, Mr H. Underwood ; Lady Percy, Mrs Walter Hill; the Hostess,' Miss J. Raymond; Raby, Miss Cora Mclna.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our OAvn Correspondent)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. ASSAULT BY A POSTMASTER.

A young man named Maguire, carrying the mail between GrahamstoAvn and Tapu Creek, Avas charged at the Police Court this morning with assaulting Mr Jacobs, hotel keeper,\t Tapu. It appeared in evidence that Maguire Avas late with tho mail, and Jacobs telegraphed a complaint to the Post master of the Thames. Maguire hearing of it on arrival, severely puniell«d Jacobs. The magistrate held the case proved, and fined defendant 40s, and costs £4, at the same time saying that if the defendant had not a AvidoAved mother to support, he would have sent him to gaol without the option of a fine. MINING. Alburnia.—The mine is not looking so Avell as in the early part of the week, and crushing is to be suspended for a week, the manager not obtaining sufficient quartz to keep thte ten head going. Moanatairi.—The manager start? next Aveek to sink the Point Russell Avinze, the main tunnel now being far enough ahead. SHAREMARKET. Tho market is quiet : Moanatairi, 65s ; sellers 70s; buyers 62s 6d ; Alburnia buyers 55s ; sellers 57s 6d ; New North Clunes, 3s 6d 3s 9d ; buyers 3s 6d. TAURANGA, this day. ARRIVAL OF SIR GEORGE GREY. The Hawea arrived at 10 o'clcock this morning. Sir George Grey agrees to visit Arawai and Maketu on his return from Waikato. TAURANGA, this day. The " Bay of Plenty Times" has a leader against various Maori doctors who are agitating the native mind at Maketu. Faars for a Cotter and Five LiveS- Fears are entertained for the safety of Mr Wilson's cutter, tho Tamaki Packet, Avhich left White Island bound to Tauranga Avith a cargo of sulphur iv boxes, nine days ago, and there are no signs of her. Five men are on board.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

TIMARU, this day. The grain market is inactive. Tartarian oats fell to 3s 3d ; heavy Canadian, 3s 5d ; ordinary, 2s lOd to 3s ; wheat, 4a ; barley, 4s to 4s 9i; potatoes, 47s Gd.

KUMARA, this day. INSURANCES ON THE FIRE. The following are the insurances on the properties destroyed yesterday morning at the fire :—Mulligan's, £1,150 in the South British, £500 of which is re-insured, and £200 in the Victoria; McLean, £500 in the New Zealand; Bulstrode, £500 in the South British, and £300 in the Phcenix. Murphy and Foley are un insured.

WELLINGTON, this day. ARRIVAL OF AN ENGLISH SHIP. . The barque Caumore, belonging to the N.Z. Shipping Co., is at the Heads, 10S days ont.

DUNEDIN, this day, MR DONALD REID.

Strong efforts are being made by Taieri settlers to induce Mr Donald Reid still to represent them in Parliament. Dr Somerville and son arrived here last nitrht. RELIGIOUS TEACHING IN SCHOOLS.

. Doctors Copeland and Stuart applied to the School Committee last night for the use of class rooms in Dunedin in public schools on- Saturday, for the purpose of holdidg classes for the instruction of children in Christian religion. The desirability of granting the application Avas questioned by some mem- D ers of the committee, and the decision ostponed. . • p The opening coursing meeting of the Metropelitan Coursing Club, took place at Palmerston yesterday. There Avas a large attendance, and the events were well con tested.

AUCKLAND SAVINGS BANK.

We are glad to notice the continued pro gress of the Auckland Savings Bank, under the careful aud energetic management of Mr R. Cameron. It will be seen by the appended returns for last quarter, that in all branches there ;is a large increase of business, and the Penny Bank is becoming daily more popular with its youthful con stituents :— Synopsis of operations in the Auckland Savings Bank, and Penny Bank, for the Quarter end ing 31st March, 1873. a P a 5 __ so -o co £■ f- _3 2 o *_ CflO -_ « — o a << ~_~l S ! to I __ ' c-i •* ci o ' ■ ° fc ?2 o _ -t- CfJCI CO -M * _ -M O 3 __3 , M £ __ c 3 n _ 0_ .g 25 £ % aw s I r Z " ~ !_ > _ < __ <-> . « a £ <& i . M o __ P _ < o P. O hi S £r 2 2 2 8 S s- • O co C* of c<f <D " a 3 ___ _ 9 3 % 11 2 S S«_2 a | "* ?S M ~IS -o o- 8° o _ I S _ a I ii 3 3 ! o si o 1 O

FRANKLIN POLITICS. To the Editor.

Sir,—l wish not to obtrude myself or my opinion, and do very cordially hate the anonymous ; but I just now very sincerely feel desirous to give forth a word or two about the immediately forthcoming election of a member for Franklin of the General Colonial Parlia ment, Wellington. I see that two counter-kickers, most highly respectable teetotallers, are out, full-blown, like a sort of ephemeral rose ;—out, in the papers, with lar<^e parrot professions of adherence to Sir George. But, sir, I think something vastly more andabove such parrot professions is just now very particularly _ re quired. Doubtless we should daily, during session, feel ourselves humiliated were a poor highly-respectable draper man in the House as our representative—repre senting all us most wonderful Auckland provincials. Sir more than' once I have, very independently, you know said in public that Dargavdle ought to be in the House I am now of tbat opinion, although he, askance, for a reason, has lately looted unutterable thino-s at me personally. You know he lately lost poll-, tical caste, gum tax, &c. but his status, h_ fine talents and his supersor presence will do, and do admirably. Now, sir, will Mr. Dargaville simply pledge himself to abstain from the stolid Carleton—AVilhams aud Roe party—of voting against Grey, right or wrong, or any how or any way (this matter of right or wrong only going, of course, for nothing—only, only, out with Grey !!) Better—rather, not so bad—say I, a laborious shoemaker or a sweep than that, or any such sorry in terested sham. No, no ; but, if Dargaville wonld con sent to go independently into the phalahrc under our well-chosen Captain Grey, I do say, sir, with the most perfect independency, that Mr. Dargaville should in stantly be invited to stand candidate for the major votes of the Franklin District of Auckland.—l am. _c, W. E. Sadler

EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, MAY 4, 1878



The folloAving notice of motion Avas recently given iv the Legislative Assembly of NeAV South Wales by Mr Eckford: "That in the opinion of this House, it is desirable for the ends of justice that Arthur Orton, alias William Cresswell, a lunatic confined in the Parramatta Lunatic Asylum, should be handed over to W. 11. Lock, of 31, Charles-street, Fitzroy, Victoria, as tho duly authorised agent of Arthur Orton's elder brother, Charles Orton, of 66, Peavi dive-street, Rotherhithe, in the County of Kent, England, for the purpose of taking him to England for further identification, he being the Arthur Orton referred to in the great Tichborne trial, and Avho Avill be the meams of proving beyond doubt that the party noAV serving a sentence of fourteen years imprisonment in gaol in England is not Arthur Orton, Avhoever eke he may be." Some difficulty hitherto has been ex perienced in obtaining Largb Size Door Mats for Churches, Banks, Hotels, and other Public Buildings. The 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 aud 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 OAvn manufacture. DraAving-room Suites to suit all grades of Society. Country settlers especially will find it most convenient to make their purchases at the City Hall Arcade, Avhere they can obtain all kinds of Clothing and Furnishing Goods. Agents for the Genuine "Singer's" Sewing Machines. Very handsome Wardrobes on vieAV. Twelve different patterns in Linoleum and Oil Cloths, all Avidths.— Holloway, Garlick, and Oramvell, General House Furnishers, Clothiers and Drapers, Queen-street, Auck land.— [Advt.l " Persons Avho adopt coke for fuel are scarcely ever known to revert to the use of coal." The value oi coke as a fuel, and an a means of economy ot coal, is 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 aud raising steam, as it absorbs tlie smoke or inflammable gases given, olf by coal during -combustion, and renders the fire brighter, clearer, and hotter. Every house holder should buy coals and coke at the same time, and, if convenient, mix them ; smaller bills and satisfaction. will be the result. The price of coke is advertised else- Avhere.—[Advt.l



TTT AN TED, TWO EXPERIENCED CANVASSERS (With Good References) FOR THE BOOK TRADE. J. B. SLNEL, QUEEN-STREET JUNCTION. ANTED, the Public to knoAv 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 smart Message Boy.— __ Murdie, Shortland-street. ANTED, a respectable Girl to assist in house Avork; must be a good seam stress.—Mrs. Yon der Heyde, Emily Place. --y ANTED to Rent, 3 or 4 acres of land and a smaU House.—Apply by letter to H.M., Star Office. WANTED, a respectable Girl for liouso Avork; good wages.—Mrs. Smith, New ton Hotel, Karangahape Road. ANTED, for the Waikato, a First class Milliner and Dressmaker.—Apply to s-hera Bros., Queen-street. WANTED, a Girl to assist in house work.—For address apply Mrs. Gilbert, Draper, Parnell. AN TED, a respectable Boy,-—Apply W. Palmer, Butcher, Pitt-street. WANTED to Let, House and Oroeer's Shop on easy terms.—Apply to John Pearce, Blacksmith. Newmarket. XNTED, a first-class Machinist. Best wages.-Katterns and Rheppard, Boot and Upper Manufacturers. Elliott-street. WANTED, a General Servant in a small family ; must be a good cook and laundress; references required.—Apply between the hours of 10 and 12 to Mrs. Dyer, Manukau Road, Parnell. ANTED TO SELL, a first-class neAV Double-seated Buggy and Dog-Cart.— Apply R. Bull, Coach Painter and Trimmer, Durham-street. First-class accommodation for unpacking and storing carriages. ANTED, a good General Servant; washing put out; good references re quired. — -\pply to Mrs. Chamberlin, Eden Orescent. WANTED, Machinists, Improvers, and Needle Hands.-C. De L'eau's Shirt Manufactory, corner of Albert and Durham streets^ ___' W" ANTED KNOWN, that the Largest and Newest Stock of Gents', Ladies', and Children's Boots and Shoes can be seen at W. J. Oiler's New Shop, £152, Queen-street, opposite the Theatre. WANTED, more Customers for the Very Best Quality of Mutton, at 2d per lb.; Boiling Reef, from 2_d; Roasting Beef, from 4d. Pork, Veal, and Lamb at lowest prices. Prime Corned Beef in kegs. Poultry dressed on tho shortest notice. — M. Brearley, Butcher, Wakefield-street. ' ANTED, a Good Plain Cook ; also a Housemaid. References required.— Apply at the office of this paper. ANTED, a strong Boy as Messenger. Apply at this office. WANTED, a Situation as fcjtoreman, by a respectable young man ; 61 year's ex perience at last place; good Book-keeper; first clas3 testimonial from last employer.—Apply by letter,_X.Z., Star Office. ANTED, a good Coat Hand, £3 per Aveek (permanent).—G. Bryett, Tailor, Shortland-street. ■OXANTED to Purchase, for cash, a Vf First-claes Merchant's Safe.—Apply by letter, statins. Avhere to be se«n and price, ad dreased " Safe." Star Office. ANTED, Benchmen.—Aberdeen Boot Factory. ANTED, by Turnbull, Smith, and Co.. Wholesale Warehousemen, Wel lington, a first-class Man to manage their Boot ana Shoe Department; must have a thorough knowledge of the Colonial requirements. WANTED, for a lively country toAvn, a good General Servant. If able to work sewing machine, bigh wages will be given.— Enquire this office. OOLEN SCARFS, 6d; White Calico, Is 6d doz.; Ladies' Silk Tics, very neat; New Dress Material; Boys' Hats, cheap lot, 2s 6d: Babied Shirts, 7d: and other Cheap Goods, at R. French's Cheap Drapery, Hobson-street. ANTED, Purchasers lor all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ings, Joiner's Work. &c, at Prices to meet the titaes.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. HOL-SniP. Manager. , WANTED, a respectable Boy.—Cheap Furniture Mart. Victoria-st-eet ANTED, the Public to know that L. H. Green has a splendid collection of Fruit Trees, Ornamental Trees, and Flowering Shrubs, for sale this year; also 200,000 two-year old Quicks. 12s per 1000; 30,000 one-year-old, 8s per 1000. Gardens and Orchards laid out and planted. Old Gardens renovated.— Ltlydale Nuhsery, One Tree Hill. All orders left with Mr. Greenwood, Market House Inspector, will be promptly attended to. N.B.—L. H. Green attends the Market every Saturday. "TI7ANTED, a Plouhman and a Boy to V" Milk.—Apply at this office at 10 o'ciock Tuesday morning. ANTED, Purchasers of Men's and Boy's New Dux Collar (Is quality), at 6d per box; or Is 6d for twelve boxes.^ Guaran teed the cheapest • Collar in Auckland.—J. GREEN, three doors above Thompsons, Victoria-street. __ WANTED", a General Servant ; must be able lo cook wed; good references required.—Mrs. Tinue, _________ _____ Par£___ V "I/ANTED to Let, a furnished eight- V roomed House, 25a per week: also, Fur niched Apartments.—Apply at the Cheap Fur niture Mart. Victoria-street. «



WANTED, good General Servant for Hotel in country. No cooking. Wages, 15s Reference required. Also, several General Servants.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland street^ . WANTED, immediately, to Let a Laundry ; a good opportunity for a first class respectable laundress; a first-class mangle, large boiler, patent washing machine, &c, &c. Can be taken at a low valuation or not.- Apply at once at the Laundry, Upper Queen-street, next Belcher's Produce Stores. ANTED, a Boy for the Cutter Diamond.—Apply to J. Lander, at A. Pelley's, Bootmaker, Fitt-sbreet. ANTED, a General Farm -Servant; must be single.—Apply J. Hargreaves, at Mrs. Steele's, Parnell. \~\7 ANTED, the Public to know that I V V have on Sale (cheap) Avhat they want, viz.:—Ladies' or Girls' small-sized Felt Hats, 2s 6d, worth 5s each; Black Ostrich Feathers, 6d each; Coloured, Is; Wings, 6d each; Winceys. 6d per yard ; Black Straw Hats, Is each; Berlin Wools, in shaded and plain colours; Fingering Wool, soft and beautiful; Ladies' Underclothes very cheap; Corsets, very strong, 2s 6d each; also in Thompson's and Acme Brands; Patent and Silk Velvet in the piece; Turquoise and Hat Silks; new makes of Ladies' Dresß Holders, 6d each; Embroidery, Plain and Feathered Ribbons, Ribbon Velvets, &c., &c, &c. Also, at ridiculously low prices—Si'k Boot Laces, 3d per dozen; Rack Combs, 3d each: Good Purses, Id, 3_d. -d. 6d, and. Is each; Black Earrings, 2d per pair; Neckties, 6d each; Bows, 6d; White Handkerchiefs, 4d; Best Scents, 6d per bottle; Beat Brown Cotton Socks in Auckland for 6d per pair (woven tops). The Handsomest and Cheapest Lot of Children's Dress Jackets, &c., in town; Jackets, from Is 6d each ; Fine White Socks, 3dper pair. Other goods to numerous to mention.—J. Green, three doors from Albert street. N.B.—No one can sell Cheaper, except large direct importers, and then only in largo quantities.—J.G. WANTED, a competent Miller, for a modern two-pair mill in tho province of Auckland. Mill is airy, and works with little dust. A Married Man preferred. Four roomed Cottage, with ground for garden. Living cheap ; desirable climate. — Address A.8., care o£ National Bank, Auckland. WANTED to Sell (cheap), 40 dozen Josephine Gloves, size 6, BJ, 6J, GJ, 2s 6d per pair; also a lot of Liccht Fancy Coloured Josephino Kid Gloves, 7i, 7_, 73, 2s Cd per pair ; lOOlbs. of Knitting Cotton, Is lOd per lb.; 1000 yards Wincey, 6d, worth 9d; 1009 yards Flax Shirting, heavy, at 10_d per yard, worth Is 6d; a largo lot of Fancy Ribbons, wide widths, 6d per yard, worth Is; a lot of Hats, Flowers, Foathers, &c. &c also sold cheap; 500 yards All-wool Shepherds Plaid at Is 3_d per yard, worth 2s.—William Eyre, Enniskillen House. Victoria-street. WANTED KNOWN, thatD. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, HoUee Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, Sec, Sec, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house-street. X*T A N T E D KNOW N. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by Aveekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMKGEN, Auckland Office, 165, Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of way. H. DAMPIER is Selling Off I © Selling Oil*!! Selling Oil!! !-I have a largo stock of Goods, and not much Money, so that low as my prices always are, they willbe noAV lower—at least for One Week !! ! Reels of Sewing Silk, lovely colours, 2d; Tracing Braid, rich colours, reduced to _d gross; Berlin Wool, all colours, including gas green, reduced to id a dozen; Yellow Fingering Wool, reduced to Sd a hank ; other colours. Id; Red ditto, lid ; I have only No. i, 14, and 18, of Morloy's Knitting Cot ton left, Avhich instead, of selling at tho usual price of 3s, I will sell at Is 9d ; my Is 9d Hah" Brushes are reduced to Is 6d, such beauties; lot of School Books, consisting of Nos. 3, 5, a_d 9 Reading Books, and Anderson's Geography, only <ld and Od each, cheaper still by the dozen ; Is bottles of Hair Oil reduced to 6d; Ladies' Stock ings, Gd to Is Gd; Girls' ditto. sd; Children's Sox, from 2_d; Ladies' Kid Boots, reduced to Gs ; Ladies' Jackets, reduced to 3s, Is. ss, Gs, 7s, Bs, and 9s each; my Crinoline Dreas Improvers are reducod to Is; and the other ones are all 6d; my Handsome Crinolines are all reduced to Is Gd. Ry-the-bye, hoAV my Dress Improvers and Crinolines do set the Ladies on*. Clark's Glazed Cotton, black and white, different numbers, 6d a dozen. I have doav bought a large lot of the Wonderful 2s Tea, and Avill sell it 2d a pound cheaper by the chest; Hair Pads, reduced to Id each ; as I have an immense lot of the " Cele brated" Tooth Combs, I will reduce the two penny ones to Id, ai^d threepenny ones to 2d; Shirt Buttons, reduced. 2 gross for Id. No excuse noAV ladies foi not sewing them on. I have a large kind reduced to 2d a gross ; Black Dre3s Buttons, 2d a doz.. Is 6d a gross ; Hair Plaits. Is • worth 3s; Hair Cornets reduced to 6d ; good square Looking Glasses, only Id : my Id White Handkerchiefs are oven bettor than tho first lot were ; Poll Combs reduced to 2d; my Is 9d Fancy Baskets are reduced to Is Gd; my 2s ones to Is 9d; and my 9d ones to Gd; my Is Kits are reduced to lOd. I have not many Tape Measures loft, so I will sell my 2d ones for id ; which are Avorth 6d; my 9d Braces are reduced to Gd; and my 13 3d ones to Is; 2s Tooth Brushes for Is, and Is ones for Gd, and my Avord they are beauties ,* Rack Cambs, worth 9d, only "Id. My lady friends will, I trust, excuse me for not being "comical" this Aveek, but I can assure them thai 1 don't get my advertisement put in for "nothing." Please don't forget to put down what you wish to remember of the above, and just consider if it will be my fault if you don't get rich. • I havo "jnsfc received" such .a lovely lot of embroidered white« Handkerchiefs, which I will sell at Id. How the ladies Avili find it In their hoarts to blow their pretty noses in them, I can't make out, and they aro too good to cry in.—W. H. Dainpier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. AGENTS WANTED A golden opportunity for Active Men to Sell our Nl-W NOVIOLTIES. Just arrrived per steamer City of Now York. 10s. to 20s. per day guaranteed. AMERICAN NOVELTY COMPANY, Auckland. FOUND, a small sum of Money.—J. Davies, Junction Store, Karangahape Road. FINEST SELECTION of Electro-plated SILVER WARE ever shown in Auck land, at I. ALEXANDER'S, Queen - street, opposite Wyndham-atreet. MANUKAU LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 20. The Ball advertised for 6th May is POST PONED until Ist JULY, in consequence of the death of our late P.M., Bro. Cox. GEO. J. BELL, Hon. Sec. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF FRANKLYN. Gentlemen,—As there is a vacancy in the House of Representatives caused by the resignation of Mr Lusk, one of our members, and as numerous enquiries have been made of me as to whether I Avould aIIOAV myself to be nominated for the vacant seat, I beg now to • inform you that after giving the matter my serious consideration, I have resolved to place my strvices at your disposal. I am in some degree alive to the sacrifices I shall havo to make if you choose to return me as your representative, but this I shall not regret, if I can succeed in giving you satisfac tion by an honest endeavour to discharge the duties devolving upon me. As a native of the Colony, I feel sure that you will believe me whon I tell you that I take tho deepest interest in its well-being, and further that I am not likely to forget the interests of the Province of Auckland, and the electoral district of Franklyn, where I reside. Should I have the honour of being returned, it will bo my earnest desire to support those measures which in my opinion will be best calculated to promote the interests of this, our rising and growing country. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, R. HOBBS. "ThoSpring3," Pokeno, April 27, 1878: ELF AST HOUSE, GitEY-STKEET.— Private Board and Residence. The undersigned at great expense has fitted out the above House, Avhero visitors to Auckland and others will find a comfortable home with every attention and civility. A trial most respect fully solicited— W. R. McElwain. PRIVATE Board and Residence. — Victoria House, Grey-street.—Excellent accommodation for a few respectable Boardei-3. Terms, £1 per Aveek. WOIICE OF REMOVAL. WILLIAM FYTC begs to intimate that ho has Removed his DINING-ROOM and STORE from Queen-6treet Wharf to the Railway Wharf, opposite the Railway Station, where he hopes to receive the continued patronage of his cus omers and the public. SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGNS i_ ALEXANDER' 3 WINDOW, Queen-street opposite Wyndhahi-street. tIrATTEKAURI GOLDMINING AN! VV QUARTZ-CRUSHING COMPAN (LIMITED). A General Meeting of the Shareholders if hereby convened for TUESDAY, the 7th May 1878, to be held in the Large Room of the In Riu-ance Company's Buildings, ■ Queen-street Auckland, at tho hour of 3 o'clock p.m. Business: To receive and adopt, if deemer advisable, the Report ef Committee re Mortgo gee's proposal, and to sanction the Director Letting the Mine on Tribute, or such portions 0 it as the Directors may consider advisable. By order of the Directors. y D. G. MacDONNELL, . Manager. Thames, 17th April, 1378.



• -vrTESLEYAN CHURCHES. i TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET.— Morning, 11, Rev. G. Bond; ',' Evening. 6.30, Rev. G. Bond. - PARNEuf-Mo-ning, U, Mr. Qualtrough; Evening. 6.30, Mr. Salter. ' GRAFTW ROAD.-Morning, 11, Rev. W. Kirk; ; Evening, 6.30, Rev. J. Whewell. UNION-STREET.-Morning, 11, Mr. J. Wills ; ! PONSONBY.-°M-r_ing? gfi; Mr. DeUon; Even ' NEW RNORTH VROAD. ir- Afternoon, 2.30, Mr. ■ NE^_altrough;|vening,6.3o, Mr. Burton < NORTH SHORE.— Morning, 11, Mr. Jessop, ; Evening, 6.30, Mr. DeUon. , MOUNT EDEN.— Morning. 11, Mr. White. LORNE ■ STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, , BA., Sunday, May s.—Morning,. Onnsts Re > surrection seen in the light of this hfe. l_ven t ing, " Future Life Questions," by Canon Farrar , in Westminster Abbey. No. 2, " Are there lew i saved V i IfcTEWTON KIRK—Dr. Wallis Avill • IS preach at the usual hours To-morrow.— • Subjects: Morning, "Different Degrees of -, Glory." Evening, "The Box of Ointment and , the Poor." HEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening Services (under the conduct of the Young Men's Christian Association). May sth, 1878. ', Doors open at 7.30; Service to begin at 8, and , close at 9 p.m. All are invited. Seats free. S~ T. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—Services vill be conducted in the Church, at the junction of Kyber Pass and ' Symonds-street, on Sunday, May sth.—Morning, \ at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, Rev. J. M. Fraser. ONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Beres ford-street.—Sunday Services, May sth.— Rev. J. Robertson, M.A.. will preach in the Morning, at 11; and in the Evening, at 6.30. ST. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Ponsonby Hall.—Divine Service 1 will be conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11, ' and Evening, at 6.30.. by Rev. Mr. Runciman. NIT E D METHODIST FREE CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Livine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11, Rev. R. Taylor. Subject: " Clouds with Silver Linings." Evening.'at G. 30, Rev. It. Taylor. Subject: " Tho Three Crosses, or the Scene on Calvary." UNITED EVANGELISTIC COMMITTEE. NOONDAY PRAYER MEETING, at the V.M.C.A. Rooms, every Monday, 12 to 1. All are iirvited. A Monday, May 6. Rev. Mr. — will preside. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services £- Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, Rev. D. Dutton, F.R.A.S. , PICKED up in the Harbour, a Log. Claim, stating dimensions and marks, to be left at the "Herald" Office within six days of this date. After that time it will bo sold to pay expenses.—Address N.F.L. WED EN B O~R G' S WORKS, AND Publications Illustrative of the Docctrines of THE NEW CHURCH, can be BORROWED GRATIS on application to MR. JAS. CLARE. Boat Builder. Custom house-street; or. MR. JAS. BATTY. Brodick Cottage, Ponsonby Road. Gazette in Bankruptcy. T N BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876." and of the Bankruptcy of Thomas Jos_i>n Christopher Murphy. This is to notify that Thomas Joseph Christo pher Murphy, of Epsom, near Auckland, Far mer, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Cre ditors. The First Meeting of Creditors wid be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on SATURDAY the 11th day of May instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated, at Auckland, this Ith day of May, 1878. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. T. J. C. Murphy, debtor in person. Entertainments, &c " For the cause that lacks assistance, And the good that we can do." T O R N E-ST RE E T HALL. FRIDAY EVENING, May 10, 1878. Under the Patronage of the Officers and Men of tho Volunteer Corps of Auckland. ETHIOPIAN CARNIVAL, BY CAREY AND DEAN'S MINSTRELS ! S3T BENEFIT OF __» MRS. McCONKIE AND ORPHANS. Part 1.-MUSICAL BOUQUET, (A la Christy). _; -jENDMEN! END MEN ! __T _; Bones: Tambos: Carey aud'Kimble. Bertie and Bice, Interlocutor : Chas. Ross. Solos and Choruses by Messrs. Leon, alto; J. Spry, Ist tenor; C. Rosa, 2nd tenor; H. Dean, baritone; P. Hannken, bass. Part II.—OLIO: First Time in Auckland of the "Great AVar Song": Ballads, Operatic Duets, Quartettes, New Song and Dance, "The Lily of the Valley" (first time in Aucldand), Button-busting Sketch and Farce, &c. Select Ball after the Performance. Cards op Admission—Front Seats, 3s (admit to Ball); Second Seats, 2s. (admit to Ball); Gallery, Is. Admission to Ball only, 2s. HORACE DEAN, Manager. COURT ZEALANDIA, No. 4741, A.0.F., A.D. w£_P^___t. aDove Court will celebrate FIFTH ANNIVERSARY Afj^yWBj.CONCERT JS AND BALL, LORNE-STREET HALL ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, IS7S. Concert commence at 8 o'clock. Dancing at 10. Refreshments will be provided free. TICKETS, THREE SHILLINGS, to be had of any of the Members, or ________ ~ _ FREDERICK CHRISTMAS, * . Secretary. A RTILLERY VOLUNTEER BALL. A BALL will be held in the CHORAL HALL on the Eve op Queen's Birthday, to celebrate the Twentieth Anniversary of the Auckland Volunteers. Tickets, 10s 6d each; to he obtained from the Officers and Members of the Artillery Yolun- E. HEIGHWAY, Hon. Secretary. T2REAKFAST "DACON! NEW CURE. CLOSE BROS., t Queen-street. ! WOll MANUKAU HEADS ' __|__^-|>-L 1 AND WHATIPU SAW - *=^^®*S*MILLS. ( I The s.s. 5 LALLA ROOKH . Will leave as above at 8 a.m. on MONDAY, - i^ad of Tuesday. j. w . WALLER . Onehunga. May _. 1878. jW~ o * ~ c E ' *S^^-__v 0n and aftP'r MONDAy > May Gth ' _ -i_-i_S_»the LILY will leave fer Riverhead at 12.30, instead of 1.30 p.m. _ __ J._C ASEY Se SON. <> "AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY ) (LIMITED). i 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. 3 Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6d l' A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushels, or about h double the bulk of Coal. d mo j CONTRACTORS AND STONE £ _l. CUTTERS Jt Town Clerk's Office, May LISTS. Samples of Kerb and Channel Stones, as required for City Works, can be viewed at the City Council Yard, Market House, 7 . P. A. PHILIPS , ToAvn Clerk



Meetings. y-_ _____ ___ _ The SIR HENRY HAVELOCK LODGE, No. 21, Independent Order of Good Templars, meets as usual, in the Alexandra-street School room, every TUESDAY EVENING, at 7.30. D. GOLDIE, W.C.T. G. SQUIRREL, Secretary. THE Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children will be held at the Young Men's Chris tian Association Rooms, on MONDAY next, the 6th May, at 7.30 p.m. His Excellency the Governor will take the chair. Jf O T I C E. MANUKAU LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 20. The usual Monthly Meeting of the above will be POSTPONED until a future date, when due notice will be given. GEO. J. BELL, Hon. Sec. DDFELLOWS' HALL, COOK-STREET. , The usual Quadrille Assembly will be held, in tbe above Hall, on WEDNESDAY next, the Bth inst. Dancing to commence at 8 p.m. sharp. - W. T. DONALD. M.C. Tenders. ~ BAY OF ISLANDS COAL COM PANY (LIMITED). Making Boiler fob p.s. ' Black Diamond, and. Cornish Boiler for Pompinq Engine. Separate Tenders for the above works will be received at this office, till four O'clock p.m. on WEDNESDAY, May 8. Plans and specifica tion may be seen on application to the under signed. The lowest or auy tender not neces sarily accepted. By order. , HENRY GILFILLAN, Jun., Acting Secretary. 10, Insurance Buildings. May 1,1878. Public Works Office, Auckland, 21th April, 1878. WRITTEN TENDERS Avill be received will be received at this office until noon of WEDNESDAY, Sth May, 1878, for Convey ance of Sawn Puriri Timber in Flitches—viz.: To Christchurch. one hundred thousand square feet; to Dunedin, one hundred thousand square feet; and to Invercsxgill, fifty thousand square feet, more or less. Full particulars can be obtained at this office. The lowest or any tender not necessarilty ICGCiUtCCI (Signed) JAMES STEWART. District Engineer. ■VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NELSON TO FOXHILL RAILWAY. PORT CONTRACT (FORMATION ONLY). LENGTH ABOUT 65 CHAINS. Public Works Office, Wellington, 9th April, 187*. Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon on WEDNESDAY, the Bth May. 1878, for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Ten der for Port Contract." Plans and Specifi cations may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, and Wellington, and the Chief Surveyor's Office, Nelson. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if pre sented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at any of the above-named Offices by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver- General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. 'JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. N.B.—Plans for this contract can be pur chased at the above offices. PORT CONTRACT.—NELSON TO FOXHILL RAILWAY. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. Public Works Office, Wellington, 30th April, 1878. The Time for Completion of tbe Port Contract is EXTENDED from SIX to NINE MONTHS. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. "TkEVONPORT DISTRICT BOARD. Tenders are required by noon of TUESDAY next, for Erecting Fences on the Lake Road, and for Forming Road to Brick Bay. , Plans at the Post-office, Devonport. ~ W. H. BROWN, , Chairman. m 0~ BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 16th for the Erection of Insurance Premises, Queen and Shortland-streets, for the South British Insurance Company. R> KEALS & gON< Architects. RAFT ON ROAD DISTRICT . BOARD. Kerb.no- and Channelling. Tenders for above will be received up to 4 p.m. of MONDAY, 6th May, at my office, 74, Queen-street, where also plan and specification may be seen, JOHN BO YL AN, Engineer to the Board. -VT^OOL, TALLOW, AND PRODUCE. Parties hitherto effecting INSURANCE in England can "make ARRANGEMENTS on equal terms to cover interest at any of this Company's offices in New Zealand— While in Shed or Factories, by rail, dray, fighter, or other conveyance, and ship, . till delivered in London. From ports in New Zealand to London direct, or transhipping at ports here or in Aus tralia. From stations or factories, to terminate at Dunedin or coastal port, if need be. Claims payable in London. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. Coals i Coals i i Coals ji i NOW LANDING, EX GARMOUTH, A CARGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE HOUSEHOLD COAL. Apply to - ANDERSON Se CO., Commerce-street. Xf X XT ELENA from oamaru. Just Arrived, and Fox. Sale by The SuBScaiBEB : GAA BAGS OATS \J\J 100 bags Fowl Wheat 5 tona Oatmeal . 15 tons Meek's Fiour, sacks 100 s, oos, in Store „„„. ~ Wood's aad Wilson's Flour, 100 s and 50's 200 bags Tartarian Oats Bran and Sharps at Mill Prices ' Canterbury Bacon and Hams, in clott. Butter and Cheese. L. W. EATON. AGENTW A N T E D. An Active Business Man, with a few Hundred . Pounds Capital, to Purchase the Agency of the American Novelty Company at Wellington, A good profitable business' can be established, ' No one but an active business man need apply. t AMERICAN NOVELTY COMPANY. Auckland.' PHILADELPHIA EXHIBITS o. Electro-plate Silver Ware iv --LEX aNDER'S WINDOW, Queen-street, oppo_.tr Wyndham street. s T_7FR a. w a r b; r i ci a JM. LICENSED INTERPRETER, Natia*e Lands agent, j, . Tauranga.



To Let. TO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite Vulcan Lane.— Apply Manager Bank of New South Wales. T~O7LET OR SELL, a new House of eight rooms, in St. Mary's Road ; well finished, good well, etc.—Enquire next door. TO LET, a Comfortable Seven-roomed Brick Residence, with every convenience, five minutes' walk from Queen-street.—A. Linabury & Co. TO LET,"at^Conquest"! _ace, Parnell, a comfortable five-roomed Cottage (uearly new), with registered grate in sitting-room, cooking range in kitchen, two large tanks, and good garden; also a splendid sea-view.—For terms apply Mr. Meckan. Parnell Store. ' mO LET, a 6-roomri Cottage, with li JL acres land, off D:. Vorton's, Spring-street, Ponsonby. Rent, 153 p. . week.—Apply on the premises. TO~LET, several Small Cottages to re spectable tenants.—Apply to J. Abbot, Grocer, Hobson-street. TO LET, a Five-roamed House, Avith three fireplaces, gardens. &c, well, pleasantly situated in Dedwood Terrace, Pon sonby.—Apply to J. Swales, en the promises. "TVTORTH SHORE.—Three Houses to let. IS Rent low.—Apply R. &K. Duder. ARERY.—To Let, the Premises noAV in the occupation of Messrs. Robertson and Wilson, Kyber Pass, near Great Northern Brewery.—C. Williamson, Kstate Agent, Vulcan Lane. . _______ TO LET, " Avoca," a convenient house corner of Jermyn and Eden-streets. Avith bath-room, pantry, garden. Sec. now in the occupation of Mr. Alfred E. Isaacs, Has iust been thoroughly renoA rated. TO LET, furnished or unfurnished, a Comfortable Cottage of a rooms, Seafield View.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. TO LET, a 5-roomed House in Symonds street, healthy situation.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent. Stichbury's Buildings. TO LET, at the corner of Victoria and High-streets, a large Commodious Yard suitable for a Livery Stable.—-Grant and Morton, Queen-street. " «—- " S- For Sale. FOR SALE, a substantial live-roomed House, nearly new, with two Allotments each 40 x 100; house fitted up Avith every con venience ; a good well and tank; garden well stocked with good fruit trees.—Apply to W. Baxter, North Store, Great North Road. IRST-CLASS Bread Cart For Sale.— A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. 4?Kfh CASH > Balance by Weekly cwifv Payments.—A new 6-roomed Villa, with freehold allotment, on the Ponsonby Road. Price, £360.- S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. _T_>QO —SEVEN Acres Ploughable Land - cw .V /Q. For Sale for £22 ; 8 miles from Auck land. All level and good soil. Never-failing spring of water.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. _06i/~kjfk CASH, balance at 5% for six SrV fat\F \y or ten years.—lmproved Farm of about 75 acres of good soil, all fenced and in grass, well-finished House of 6 rooms, three-stad stable, coach-house, cow-shed, stock-yard, &c, 12 miles south of Auckland. Price, £1000.—S, Vaile, Laud Agent, Shortland-street. £K?_A -SUBURBAN VILLA Residence fcJ» _»\7. of 6 rooms, with out-buildings, ah in thorough repair, with 5 freehold allotments containing about 3 acres, facing the sea, and commanding a splendid view. Terms to suit buyers.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. S*A PER ACRE. — Improved Farm of'l3o cW _b acres, 21 miies south of Auckland, 80 to 90 acres in grass, 20 acres bush ready for binn ing. 20 acres standing bush, soil rich volcanic and chocolate loam; 3-roomed House, cowshed, stockyard, Sec— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next to the Post-office. J? _ *7A —PRETTY FiA-e-roomed Cottage, cVIJv. with freehold allotment 10 x 100, good well, wood and coal-shed,-&c. Commands a good view; 20 minutes walk from Qiieeh-stveet. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortand street. fi _» pTS. PER ACRE.—I3O acres of Good svO _* Level Land, about one mile from Hamilton Station, Waikato.—S. Vade, Land Agent, Shortland-street. ■ IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR - BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultiv-ation, with Cottaee, &c, thereon. For further particulars, apply to JOHN BUCHANAN. Shortland-street;; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, gig Fort-street. OTHERS Avould do Avell, before they buy their Children's Boots, to inspect the Large Stock at W. J. Offer's, Bristol House,. 152, Queen-street, opposite the Theatre Royal. ItTOTICE TO CREDITORS. IN the matter of GEORGE THORNE, iunior, late of Auckland, trading as " John Roberton and Company," a bankrupt, and in the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, ISG7. and the several statutes amendments thereof. Notice is hereby given that a Final Dividend will be declared in the Kstate of the above named Bankrupt, by the Trustee of the said Estate, on the fifteenth day of May next. The Creditors of the said Bankrupt, who have not already proved their debts, are required to do so, aud to send particulars of their claims to the undersigned, Solicitor for the said Trustee, on or before the fourteenth day of May next, or in default thereof the Trustee of the said Estate will proceed to distribute the remaining assets in the said Estate amongst the parties entitled thereto having regard to the claims only of which he has then notice. And notice is also given that the Bills and Securities (if any) exhibited at the time of proof of debt by creditors Avho have already proved, must be produced to the Trustees' said Solicitor , before the Dividend can be paid. Dated the twenty-sixth day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight. E. A. MACKECHNIE, Solicitor for the Trustee of the Estate of the said George Thorne. junior, a Bankrupt. 36, Shortland-street, Auckland. mEN POUNDS PENALTY. DESTRUCTION OF TREES. Notice is hereby given that the above amount or such portion of this penalty as may be recovered, will be paid to any person or persons giving such information as may lead to a con viction of the offenders Avho Avantonly destroy Trees planted by and under the control of the City Council, . p. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. HELL EaR-KING.— Owner can obtain same at this office. ■ 8 H 1 R T S. THE EASIEST THING-TO DETECT AT PRESENT IS THE BEAUTY OF CARGO & McKAIG'S Cambric and Flax Shirts .... __.—_____ V ASES ! • xßases! _ _ -yASES We are shewing upwards ot One EuNß^Ei) Different Patterns of the most Beautiful ORNAMENTA VASES, in Crj*sta . Alabast r and Bohemian Glass, ever offered for sa.e m Auckland. extremely moderate. An ■ early inspection vited. & __ _-_-_-- Furniture anu l.arpet Ware_oL4-» 67, Queen-street, fjnllE Auckland Improvement Com § missioners Avill cause to be be sold by public will be sold by public auction, the Lease for 99 years of all the unsold Allotments in i Princes, O'Rorke, Alfred. Wellesley __vet East, Symonds, Rutland and Lome-streets, on 1 the 10th June, 1878. , F. L. PRIME, Secretary. Improvement Commissioners Office, May -th, IS7S. WEDNESDAY, MAY S. Ex ,MexdozA. , 125 boxes NEW FIGS ■', ', 30 barrels CRUSHED SUGAR d 145 boxes CHOICE MUSCATELS c 250 packages CANDLES !' LED HERRINGS, TEA OYSTERS, VESTAS "■ '•■ >: TOBACCO,, &o, &c, &c . ~"■ 2 NEW IRON TASKS.,. .; j-.' E. & H. .ISAACS l e TVTILL sell by auction at their' Stores, T V Fort-street, on Wednesday next, Slay 8, f- at 11 o'clock, the above. , , ; •I - - E. &H. ISAACS • ' . Auctioneers.