increases of the honorarium to £50, was car ried.

Mr Batger, in thanking the directors, re ferred to the necessity of appointing the best and most efficient auditors that could be found for the duty. Mr Edson proposed that the remunera tion to the directors be £1,000 instead of £750. He spoke at some length on the valuable services rendered by the directors in placing the affairs of the Company upon so satisfactory a basis.

Mr J. A. Wilson seconded the motion, on the condition that there was nothing in the rules to prevent the proposed increase. The Chairman said the matter was in the ha ids of the directors. No definite sum was specified in the articles of association. The motion was.carried unanimously.

The Chairman, in thanking the share holders on behalf of the directors, said the work had nearly doubled itself of late. The directors held bi-weekly meetings, and it was only very rarely that any of them were absent. The meetings usually occu pied three hours. Mr Barstow moved a vote of thanks to the directors for their service during the past half-year. It was to their prudence that they owed the fact that their was any dividend at all, and when they compared the position of the Company with that of other kindred associations, they had the best reason to be satisfied with their exertions. He would couple with the vote the manager's agents and employes. Captain Harrison seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. The speaker referred to the value of brains in the management of the Company. The Chairman, in returning thanks for the Directors, paid a high compliment to the manager, agents, and officers_ for their efficiency and assiduous attention to the Company's affairs. Mr Boardman, in acknowledging the vote, explained the items in the statement of accounts to which objection had been taken by Captain Harrison. He then read from his book a statement of the cost of manage ment of the affairs of the Company, as follows :—lst year, 23.7 psv cent. ; 2nd, 14.63 per cent. ; 3rd, 14.38; 4th, 14.15; and for the last half-year the expense was 16.47. English Fire Insuraace Cos. cost 27 per cent, for working expense*. The working expenses of the South British were 10 or 11 per cent, below the English or American Companies, whichlatter reached 528 per cent. The rough minutes having been read and adopted, the meeting separated.

CRICKET.

The following: "matches iwere played in the • Domain on Saturday afternoon :— ARCH. CLARK AND SONS V. WILLIAM MCARTHUR AND CO. A. Clark and Sons. Ist Innings. 2nd Innings. Bees, b. McGregor .. 0 b Spry .. ..2 Macky, c. Owen b Spry 14 b McGregor .. 0 Coleman, b McGregor 3 b Spry .. .. £ Colgan, b Marsden .. 6 b McGregor .. 5 McGechie, lbw., b Me- Gresror . .. .. 0 c Butler, b Mc- Gregor .. 1 Walker, c& b Mitchell 25 b McGregor .. 15 Harrop.bSpry .. .. 1 b Spry .. ..25 Squirre', b McGregor .. 6 b McGregor .. 0 Clark, b McGregor .. 0 run out .. .. 0 Reed, not out .. .. 4 run out .. .. 0 Gilchrist, b McGregor .. 5 not out . .. 0 Extra 3.. .. 22 Extras .. 0 Total .. -. 86 Total .. 58 MCARTHUR AND CO.—IST INNINGS. Spry, ran out.. .. * Marsden.lbw, b McGechie .. ..11 Sharland. b McGechie 3 Mitchell, b McGechie 16 Talbot, b Coleman « Woods, b Coleman .. .. .. • • 0 McGregor, b Coleman 0 Taylor, b Colgan 2 Owen, b McGechie v Baker, b McGechie 0 Butler, not out " „ Extras » Total 45 REMUERA V. OTAHUHU. REMUERA. FIRST INNINGS. SECOND IXNINGS. S. Jackaon, bW. Porch .. 0 bßowden... 0 Scarborough, c& b Porch .. 8 c Porch .. 3 Cotton, cHallb Porch .- 1 bßowden.. 9 W. Tonks, c G. A. Bowden ' i bF. Porch 6 c Bowden.. 6 T.Whewell.c Grey bßowden 12 c Binden .. 1 W. Buckland, b Bowden .. 1 b Bowaen.. a D. Tonks, c F. Porch b Bow aen 2 bW. Porch 0 A. Tonka, bßowden .. ..7 c Bowden 0 W. Whewell, c&bW.Porch 6 cW. Porch 3 Cheeseman, b Bowden .. 8 b Bowden.. 0 Jones, not out 2 not out .. l Extras 2 Extras .. 3 Total 53 Total .. 33 OTAHUHU. FIRST INNINGS. SECOND INNINGS. W. Porch, c D. Tonka b rvrton .. .. 2 not out .. 2 . BowdenVbCotton .. ..13 b Cotton .. 0 $$££%&**' 7. 0 Kucil ' land .. v C A. Bowden, b Buckland.. 1 F. Porch, b Buckland .. 0 F. Hall, c and b Cotton .. 4 H. Martin, b Buckland .. 3 W. Martin, c Whewell b Buckland .. •-.,•■ g notout - 2 J. Grey, cW.Tonks bCotton 8 W. Grey, not out .. ..0 runout .. 8 Extras 9 Extras - To tai 17 Total .. 16

ESCAPE AND ARREST OF FIVE BOYS FROM THE TRAINING SHIP.

•ON Saturday last,as the evening was closing in, five boys on board the training ship at Kohimarama made their escape. They had their plans well arranged, and their absence eeems not to have been detected, although the boys slept all night close to the school. It seems they put themselves to a great deal of manoeuvering to escape detection. They had to wade in a swamp of water up to their knees. Constable Moar, of Panmure station, received an intimation from the Superintendent, of the escape, and he at once changed his clothing and started in search. He had, great diffi culty in tracing them, but at last got on their track. He travelled hour after hour, and was only successful in laying hold of them at Howick late on Sunday evening. They were wearied and very hungry, as they had not tasted food from the time they bolted till the constable gave them some on Sun day night. The constable informad us that they made an awful attack on the food, and if it had been the only loaf in his possession, he could not have refused it them. Only one of the Quinns had bolted before, the other four were new chums at the business. We enquired of Quinn why he wished to escape, and he replied, "Because he did not like the place." They were brought up this morning under escort, •with their hands reasonably tiedtogether to answer a charge at the Police Court of absconding. The folZo^. ing is the official report accompanying theQj : "Armed Constabulary Station, Panmure, April 7th, 1878.—Constable Moar begs most respectfully to report, for the information of the Superintendent, that from information received from mounted Constable Bullen at 3 p.m. he proceeded in search of the five prisoners, named in the margin (Thomas Quin. Henry Smith, Charles Negus, Michael O'Connor, mes Hens on). The constable traced the prisoners from "West Tamaki district to the sea beach on the Tairaki River; along the river to the Tamaki Bridge, and across the bridge on to the Howick road, and at half-past 5 p.m. the constable arrested the prisoners in the Pakurangi district half a mile from Howick, and conveyed them to the Panmure Station. —J. W. Moore, Constable. J. Bell Thom son Esq."

EDEN TERRACE POND.

To the Editor of the evening STAB. ' SIR,—A -word to the wise. It appears Newton folks, otherwise Karangahape, selfishly object to the drainage of the above pond into their district. The Arch Hill are apparently not bo selfish. The course la consequently clear. Let Arch Hill write with Eden Terrace to abate the latter nuisance, and to avoid opposition, let the Tunnel and drain be carried solely through Eden Terrace territary into that of Arch Hill. It is only a slight variation of the proposed route*. Then Karangahape can have no voice in the matter. —Yours, F. Cheeky.

THE KAKAPO.

(To the Editor of the Star),

Sib.— Yesterday I went to the Gardens of tho Acclimatization Society to sec the kakapo, recently presented by Sir G. Grey. I succeeded in seeing the back and tail of the bird, which was in oue of the cages having a N.W. frontage, end that not even one of the most sheltered, and in a corner of the cage behind a piece of board about eighteen inches wide, that looked like a small shutter, it was seeking shelter from the blazing afternoon sun. Considering the habit of " the night parrot," I fear that it must find its present accommodation as little conducive to its health as it certainly is unsatisfactory to those -who go to see it. I would therefore recommend those who wish to see even as little as I have of this rare and valuable bird, to lose no time in doing so. Sincerely hoping that the society may take a friendly hint, and learn to appreciate the acquisition that has, after a lapse of some years, again made a visit to these gardens worth the sixpence entrance money.—l am, &c, Andrew Fairservice. Auckland, April Btb, 1878.

FIRE IN JERMYN-STREET.

NARROW ESCAPE.

The premises of Mr Alfred Porter, _in Jermyn-street, narrowly escaped destruction by fire early this morning. Shortly before daylight Mr Porter's servant, who sleeps in a back-room on the ground floor, was awakened by a crackling noise and a feeling of suffocation, and she alarmed Mr Porter. On getting up he found that a water-closet in close proximity to the main building, and connected with it by a verandah above was on-fire. The boaids being very dry the fire had obtained a strong hold of the building, the greater part of the outside of the closet being in a blaze, while the paper ing of the interior was also on fire. Mr Porter, with the assistance of a neighbour, succeeded in extinguishing the fire with a few buckets of water. On examination it was found that a box of hot ashes ■which had been placed outside the closet by Mr Porter's servant had ignited, and communicated with the weather-boarding, It was fortunate that th« fire was discovered as early as it was, seeing that had it once ob tained ahold of the dwelling-houne it would have been difficult to save it and the ad joining residence of Mr J. A. Wilson, and another large house on the east side of it. Mr Porter's house was insured, The dam age, however, is very slight, and will be re paired by a small expenditure. The acci dent is ono of. those which shews the necess ity of great care being exercised by ser vants in depositing hot ashes in the neigh bourhood of buildings. In such cases it would be well to damp the ashes with water in order to prevent ignition, and tin receptacles should be used instead of wood.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R.C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) "WORSHIPPERS OF BACCHUS." Jeremiah Palmer and Thomas Cullen were each fined 5s and costs for being drunk, and Wm. Keane was mulcted 10s and costs for a like offence. MARY ANNE. Mary Anne Gillam, a very old offender, was fined 20s and costs, and sent to gaol for five days for being drunk. DISORDERLY. Mary McKinarey was charged with being drunk yesterday, and creating a disturbance at the Wesleyan Chapel, from which she was ignominiously expelled. She was also charged with being a rogue and a vaga bond. His Worship said prisoner must go to gaol for six months with hard labour. "KATE." • Catherine Jones, an elderly woman, pleaded guilty—not only to being drunk, but to useing obscene language in a public place on Saturday night. Fined £5 or two months hard labour in gaol. COWARDS. John and Edward Burke, an ill-looking father and son, were charged with behaving in Queen-street in a manner calculated to provoke a breach of the peace. Sergeant Clarke said ho arrested the ' prisoners about midnight on Saturday. They were making a great disturbance. The son wantonly knocked down and hurt several email boys. There was no provo cation. Both were the worse for liquor. Tne case was remanded till three o'clock this afternoon, in order that the boys might give evidence. ASSAULTING HIS WIFE. Henry Adye was charged with assaulting his wife, Emily Adye, on the sth of April. Mr Pardy eaid this was a case of most brutal assault; but, as usual, the wife refused to appear ggainst the prisoner. The prisoner said his wife had been living in a house of ill-fame, and was a most improper character. Mr Pardy said the Police intended to prosecute, and the case was therefore remanded till to-morrow.

ARCHIE. Archibald Campbell waa charged with stealing a tomahawk, the property of some person or persons unknown. Mr Pardy said he would withdraw the charge, as no owner could be found for the tomahawk. The prisoner was consequently dis charged. HORSE STEALING. Henry Devry was brought up on remand . charged with stealing a horse, value £12, the property of James Loom, of Panmure, on the 29th of March. Mr Pardy said another missing horse had been braced to the prisoner and he must therefore ask for a further remand. Remanded till the 16th. There were only two cases set down for hearing at the District Court to-day, before F. D. Fenton Esq. District Judge. That of John Murray and Co. v. Sutherland and Smith, claim £59 9s 6d, breach of contract, (Mr Hesketh for plaintiffs, and Mr Tyler for defendants) was adjourned until next Court day. The other cases were settled out of Court. Peter Gardner, milkman, of Kyber Pass, deposed that he was walking along Queen street, when John Burke kicked him on the leg, and on looking round he received a severe blow on the face, and immediately the elder Burke struck him. Prisoners were strangers to him. He gave them no provocation The elder prisoner said the accusation was false : he did not interfere until his son was knocked down. He had been 16 years in Auckland, and was never in trouble be- His Worship said he must find the prisoners guilty, and ordered them to pay 40s each, and 19s costs, or be imprisoned for one month.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

COROMANDEL, this day. ®H^S3 DEATH IN THE LOCK-UP. • tjp An inquest -was held to-day on the body of John Eyre. Verdict: " rupture of the liver from a violent blow." HARBOUR VIEW. The manager reports : The stopes have gone ahead 30ft. for this week, A little loose gold was seen in No. 1 block on Tuesday evening last, but no specimens are to hand for this week, and very little general stuff. The leader in No. 1 and No. 2 blocks has been split up into stringers for the last four or five days past. In No. 3 block the leader is about 6 inches wide, and looking very well for gold at any moment. There is any amount of minerals along with the leader. I have neVer seen better indications on the same; leader. Heenan and party have left off their old workings. The patch is worked out. They are outsido again prospecting over the surface. The McNeills are still, getting very good gold coming tq wards the Harbour View boundary, on the top grades. We crushed the specimens, 1381bs, on Monday last, for- the rather small return of 23 ozs of retorted gold. Captain Ninms has received instructions to survey McNeils workings and supply all other information.

HIGHWAY BOARD ELECTION. The Bright Smile starts sending 22 tons of stuff to the battery to-day. „._,,. ' , , At the election of the Highway Board for AVhan"-apoua. Mr Harris was elected chairman, and Messrs Pollard, .Browning, Barton, and The Albatross has sailed. The Elector and Lizzie are loading. The Corby starts crushing after the Bright Smile has finished.

2^ RUSSELL, this day. ""Arrivals : Fawn, Elsinore, Onward, Mariner, Golden Isle, Julia Price, Dream, Whangarei, and Wave of Life.

"' ' HAMILTON. Saturday.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The School Committee for East Hamilton has been elected as follows : — Dr. Beale, Messrs Coates, McDonald, Harris, Potter, Ceddon, and Steele. [SPECIAL TO PEESS AGENCY.] WELLINGTON, this day.

[ COLONIAL DEFENCE.

In reply to an inquiry, the l/ytteiton Harbour Board has received a telegram from the Government to the effect that no wamiag has been received from Home to protect the harbours of the country. A man named O'Leary reported to the police yesterday that he was garrotted early on Sunday morning, and robbed of about £10. GARROTTING. About ten o'clock on Sunday morning a cab-driver was stuck up near the River Styx, North road, by two men, but giving his horse a vigorous cut with his whip he managed to escape. MR DICKSON SECURES A BIG RAIL WAY CONTRACT. The following tenders have been received afc the Public Works Office for the Carter ton contract of the Wellington and Master ton railway :—Accepted : Richard Dickson, Auckland, £51,946. The following are de clined : J. Jago, Wellington, £53,501 ; A. Tarcse, Wellington, £54.675 ; H. Reid and Co., Dunedin, £59,581 ; Davis and Co., Wellington, £59,747; W. Stocks, Christ church, £59,879; D. Fallon, Auckland, £71,182 ; M. Lake, Christchurch, £62,192 ; Denby and Rowe, Wanganui, £62,499 ; E. O'Malley, Wellington.. £63,997 ; Collie and Scott, Wellington, £65,467 ; Lockie and Dunn, Wellingon, £67,876 ; Taylor and Dannaher, Auckland, £67,322 ; Froudfoot and McKay, Dunedin, £67,800; William Brovrn, Wellington, £71,000; D. Ross, Auckland, £73,607; Tophom and Angus, lnvergargill, £77,01S ; Scoular and Archa bald, Wellington, £81,072.

BLENHEIM, this day.

CENSUS RETURNS.

The census returns give Blenheim a population of 873 males and 817 females. In 1874, the population was 494 males and 441 females, shewing an increase of 737. Picton in 1874 had 392 males and 339 females ; it has now 351 males and 357 females, or a decrease of 24. The Province had a population of 6,145 in 1874, and has now 9,552.

------- DUNEDIN, this day.

BISHOP MORAN ON MIXED MAR RIAGES.

Yesterday Bishop Moran delivered a discourse on the marriage question. He explained that marriages; by Registrars, though sinful and carrying with them the penalty of excommunication in the case of Catholics, yet Avere valid, and no power on earth c&n dissolve them.

ACCIDENT AT CROWTHER'S STABLES.

AFATAL accident occurred to a man named Henry Lampra at Crowther's stables on Saturday afternoon. Whilst occupied in throwing hay from the loft to the stables, he stumbled and fell heavily down on to the hoarded floor. His companions, seeing he was Beverly hurt,at once took him home. Dr Lee was soon in attendance, and pro nounced him to be suffering from concussion of the brain. He died about 2 o'clock on Saturday morning. Lampra was a new arrival in the colony as he only came out by the Chile. He leaves a wife and family in poor circumstances. The unfortunate man fell from a height of fully 14 feet. He arrived in Auckland by the ship Chili about the beginning of the year, landing without money. He had not been able to save anything out of his wages, and his widow and five young children are consequent left in vory poor circumstances, amounting to positive destitution. A subscription has been got up to rolieve their necessities. Con tributions will be gladly ieceived at this office, and subscriptions will also be received by Mr Crowther.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT CROWTHER'S STABLES.

INQUEST THIS AFTERNOON

An inquest was held this afternoon at the Park Hotel, before Dr Philson and a special jury, on the remains of John Henry Lampra, who so unfortunately lost his life at Crowther's stables on Saturday last. Mr S. Partridge was chosen foreman of the jury. Adam Mitchell said : I am a groom at Mr Crowther's. I knew the deceased about two months, He was a groom at the same establishment. He might have been 28 years old. I know he had only been in the colony a few months. He has left a widow and five children. Lampra was a very sober man. About twenty past four on Saturday after noon I was in the floor and he was in the loft. I. was occupied feeding the horses. The height of the loft from the floor is about 14 feet. There is a large trap door in the ]oft for the rmrpose of letting through hay and straw for the horses. Deceased was employed in throwing down hay. All of a sudden I heard a noise as of a heavy body falling from the loft. On looking round I saw deceased lying on the floor. I ran up to him at once. The first thing I observed was that he was bleeding from the left ear. He seemed to be stunned by the fall, and was not conscious. About four minutes afterwards he recovered consciousness. Kelly came up and we applied cold water to his forehead. Soon after he recovered consciousness we ascertained from him where he lived. He fold us. I went to his house and informed his wife. Then I came back to the stable, and with the help of Kelly carried him home. Deceased was then put into bed, and a medical man sent for. He gave no account of how the accident occurred. I was unwilling to troubie him with questions. No one was with him in the loft. He spoke to me about a minute before he fell. He was perfectly sober at the time. I think the mishap was quite accidental. I could get no account of the accident irom him. I left instructions to keep him quiet and cool, and called again about Bin the evening. I then found that compression of the brain had set in. He was unable to swal low, and unconscious of everything around him. I was not present when he died, but I believe he only survived till about 2 o'clock on Sunday morning. I consider the cause of death to be fracture of the base of the skull caused by a fall on the head. Deceased had no smell of liquor about him. In answer to a question, witness said he did not see how a rail could conveniently be put round the trap-door. In answer to a juryman, witness said there was nothing to break Lampra's fall. Dr Lee said : I was not acquainted with deceased. I was called te visit him at .2.50 on Saturday afternoon. I found him lying on his left side, with his left hand under his left ear, which was deeding. I examined his head, and found an abrasion of the scalp, but no depressed fracture. During my stay vomiting of arterial blood set in. He. was in a state of semi coma, and could answer no questions. Alex. Kelly, a groom at Crowthers' gave evidence of a similar nature to that of the first witness. Jno. Bowers Jackson deposed to being present when the deceased died. The jury immediately brought in ga

verdict of " Accidentally killed by a fall on his head."

FATAL ACCIDENT.

AN accident, which has since resulted fatally, although at the time considered to be of a trivial nature, occurred on Wednesday last to a man named Matthew McConkey. He was employed at the excavation in Fort street on that day, and "while engaged at his work he fell over a piece of eai'th, detached from the face of the cliff. He proceeded home, although not suffering much pain. He was quite able to move about, but got gradually worse until Saturday, when he became very bad. He was taken to the hospital and. attended to by Dr Philson, but died yester morning. It is considered by Dr Philson that death resulted from rupture of the spine. McConkey met with an accident at Parnell some timn ago, and it is believed that his death ■was accelrated by this cause. At St. James' Presbyterian Church last evening, it was stated by Rev. E.. F. Macnicol that McConkey had signified his intention of having his child baptized that morning. Before entering the pulpit, however, he received a note from Mrs McConkey, stating that he was too ill to attend. After the morning service he jproceeded to. the Hospital where he found the man dead. McConkey leaves a wife and five young children utterly destitute, being without any means of maintenance. He was extremely unfortunate for some time, and in order to learn a livelihood, accepted employment at stone-breaking. It is to be hoped that the charitably-disposed citizens of Auckland will come forward and provide for the immediate necessities of the widow and orphans, besides placingthem in a position to earn a living. We shall be most happy to receive and forward any subscriptions on behalf of the family.

REPLY TO "PATER."

(To the Editor of the EVENING StAK). Sir,— Having read " Pater's " letter in Friday's Star, recommending that there should be established in Auckland a Club for young men where social and intellectual enjoyment may be obtained, I think a great many >oung men would bo glad to avail themselves of such an institution, instead of spending their evenings before public house bars. I have many friends who would unite with me in giving effect to your correspondent's suggestions. I shall hope to hear soon that the matter has been entertained by many others. —I am, &c, Club.

EVENING STAR, MOISDAY, ARUIL 8



Some Very Handsome Mottled Kauri llimu 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 aii immense assortment of Iron Bedsteads and every kind of Bedding made at the Factory of Holloway, Garlick, and I Cranwell. This firm have just received from Italy the latest designs in Walnut Drawing-room Suites and most modern Tapestrine Reps 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 kiiads, and Sewing Machines obtainable on the deferred paymen system.—[ADVT.] WANTED, an assistant Matron for H.M, Gaol, Auckland.—Apply in person with testimonials, at the Gaoler's office, on Wednesday next, at 2 o'clock p.m. WANTED, a Dressmaker who knows the business thoroughly, and Machinist capable of working a Wheeler and Wilson's.— Apply to Mrs Eaglesim, Albiny House, Welles ley-street West. WANTED, a youngman as Journeyman Baker.—Apply to J. Rollerson, Baker, Pitt-street. WANTED, Purchast-i.6 ror all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, |Mould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited)' G. HoLtSHiP, Manager. ANTKD, a Blacksmith ; must be a good Shoer.—C. H. Lowe, Newmarket. XXJ ANTED, a sharp Youth, age about YV 16; preference given to one who has served in merchant and shipping agent's office. - Apply by letter, enclosing reference from lost employer, Box 6, Onehunga. W" "A^TE'D7£4ooat 8 per cent., on good freehold security^—XYZ, St*r Office. ANTED, 25 good Pick and Shovel Men; none but good men need apply to Mr. Jones, at Freeman's Bay Works, Drake St. W~ "'ANTED, a tidy active Girl about 17 for house work; must have references; one from the country preferred.—Mrs. John Taylor, Pon3onby, near Frankly n Road. ANTED, a clean, tidy, and active Girl to mird a baby and make herself generally useful.—Mrs. Prohl, opposite Quccn street, Karangahape Road YTT ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY; ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. 11. NE UM ICG EN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of. way. ANTED to Purchase, Town Sections in Gisborne for Cash.—Apply by letter, with full particulars, to Mr. E. M., Post-office, Newmarket. INTER Clothing, Cheap Blankets a choice lot of New Goods, all at low prices, at R. French's Cheap Drapery Establish ment, Hobaon-street. ANTED, one or a pair of Flooring Cramps. State description, price, and where to be seen.—Address, F.S., Star office. _ W~" ANTED, for an Hotel at Gisborne, a good Housemaid able to wait table; and a respectable young Man to assist in the bar. Passages paid. References required.—Apply to Mr. Baker, at Brown, Campbell's and Co.'s, Shortland-street. ANTED, a respectable Boy, to make himself generally useful,—G. Bryett. Tailor, Shortland Crescent. WANTED, a respectable young person tD assist in the bar. Parents liTing in own would be preferred ; if not, references will oroquired .— Apply Waitemata Hotels t TO LET, a detached 5-roomed Cottage, furnished or unfurnished, opposite Mr Holdship's, Kyber Pass Road.-Inquire on the premises. I- WANTED, Apprentices; also an Im prover to the Dressmaking.—Apply to Miss Henderson, Drake-Street. WANTED, a competent Man to look after a horse and cart, and to make him self generally useful.—Apply at this office. ANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Leslie, New Caledonia Hotel. ANTED, a thorough General Servant*' Mrs. Samuel Brown, Grafton Road, two doors above Bowling Green. ANTED, a six or eight-roomed House close to the city,—Apply by letter M.G., Thames Hotel. __ WANTEITKnown, that Thos. Barnett, Pork Butcher, will run his Business Cart around Panmure and Otahuhu to-morrow (Tuesday), and on every Tuesday following. ANTED, a strong useful Lad; to a respectable youth constant employment. —Apply to T. Barnett, Pork Butcher. •_ W" ANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply Mrs Avey, Park Hotel, corner of Park and Wellesley : streets. WANTED, a good Coat Hand ; constant employment to a .good man.—Apply J. S. Cobley, next to Busby's Factory, Grey-street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— ] Apply from 2 to 4 p.m., or Bq'clockin the evening, Mrs. Cashel's, Hobson-stfeet. WANTED, for Whangapoua : Good Mill Cook, Carpenters, Bushmen, Three Handy Men to work about the Mill, married or single. C. A, HARRIS. Office: Opposite Gasworks, Bth April, 1878. \%J ANTED to'SELL, a first-class small ? V Iron Grand Piano, by Kaps, nearly new, cheap.—Apply Stab office.



WANTED, a strong «°;r j« ■ B Butcher's Shop.—M. Brearley, Butcher, Wakefleld-street. WANTED, a respectable yonng Girl, about 15, to assist in housework.—Apply at Warwick llous;, Ponsonby Road. , WANTED, a good General Servant for Coromaridel; no cooking; good wages ; references required. Also, several Cooks and Laundresses, General Servants for suburbs, ana Nurse Girl.— E. Henry's Registry, Shortland street. intrr ANTED, a situation for a Fiji girl; V ? fa very useful in a house ; Country pre ferred .—X. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. inSTTANTED, a respectable Boy.—Apply VY E. Waters, Queen-street. ~W^ANTED, analogical reasons for the VV use of White Targets.—Reply in the Star. , WANTED, Benchmen.— Aberdeen Boot Factory. WANTED TO LET, a furnished 8-roomed House and four Furnished Rooms, where there are lodgers and children. -Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria street Kast. . WANTED, a smart respectable Boy, about 14.—Apply at J. C. Pelhani'u, Ladder and Barrow Factory, 49, Victona street. WANTED, a smart Message Boj'.— Mr. Fort, Shortland-stre6t. WANTED7~a7Cook.— Apply on board s.s. Durham. ANTED, a General Servant; must bo able to cook well; good references required.—Apply to Mrs. Tinne, Rutland Road, Parnell. WANTED, Tenders for taking away some earth.—Apply, before Wednesday, 10th instant, at noon, to Mrs. Stroud, Wellesley street West. ANTED, Errand Boy (merchant's store), Kitchen Lad (city hotel), Hotel Female Servants (Thames and Waikato, several Female Servants town and country.—Hanna- Registry, Queen-street. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making.—Mrs. Beasley, Princes-street, opposite Government House. WANTED TO PURCHASE.VoIun tcor Land Scrip.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. ' . WANTED, a Waistcoat ft id Trousers' Hand.—H. L. Possenisliie, Shortland street. WANTED to Lease, with purchasing clause, a House of six or seven rooms, with garden, within 15 minutes' walk of Queen street.—Add ies% stating terms, description, &c, C. O. M., Star office. WANTED to SELL, 40 dozen Cut Josephine Ladies' Kid Gloves, winter colours, sizes 6, 6J, 6£, 6}; also, a lot of Fancy Ribbons, new pattern, 6d per yard ; 1000 yards New Wincey at 6d per yard, worth 9d.—W. Eyre, Kuneskillen House, Victoria-street. WANTED, a good General Servant for a family of two; must be a good plain cook and laundress.—For address apply to Mrs Barton Ireland, Parnell. ANTED ! WANTED !—Wanted to Sell (very cheap), 120 boxes of very fine Raisins, only id 1b; only 13s per box of 451bs. Be in time. Preserved Milk, 6d tin.—H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt-street. __^_ WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Maerials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Halls, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Bine Gum Laths, Shingles, &c. fto. at the lowest marketprice. at his Yards 'iis tom-houfe-Btreet. WANTED Known, that the Manufac tory of Robley's Aerated Flour, &c, is Removed to promises 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's Superior Food for Infants and Invalids.—Whole sale and Retail Manufactory, Grey-street, Auckland. BHOWN WRAPPING PAPER for sale.—Apply at the Star Office. ANTED, everybody to keep the money in the country, and Purchase the Wangarel Kamo Coal. Try a small quantity before you get your winter supply. The best local Coal in the Province. All orders left at the Yard, Fort Hritomart, or at Mr. GMNeal's, corner of Nelson and Wellesley-streete, will be promptly attended to.—a.. Barr. agent. HE NEVER you have that feeling come over you, "That you -wish you were better off" (some often have that feeling), then set to work, cut my advertisement out of the paper, and keep it by you to refer to. You may thereby save an enormous amount of money in a very Bhort time, and it is what you save that makes you rich. Large Shammy Purses, to put the money in that you save through buying of me, 9d ; small ditto, 3d; Good Ribbon "Velvet, 18 yards for Is; Piping Cord, 18 knots for 6d; Views of the Thames, 3d, or 23 a dozen ; Wide Lace, Id a yard; Ladies' Very Superior Black Cloth Jackets, 10s; Fresh Lot of Children's do., 2s 6d each; White Tape, 6d a dozen pieces—for two weeks longer; Coloured Braid, 36 yards for Is; Large Bottles of Good Scent, id.; an immense lot of Black Dress Buttons, 2d a dozen; Large Shirt Buttons, 3d a gross ; Wave Braid, 12 pieces for 3d; ladies' Superior Kid Boots, 6s 6d; Men's and Boys' Belts, 2d; Handsome ditto, 6d; Fresh Lot of La lies' Collars, 6d; Large Handsome Kits; Lot of Ladies' Bags from Is to 4s 6d; four penny boxes of Hair Pins for 2d ; a few 20-keyed Concertinas left, 4s to 6s; Crinoline Dress Im provers, Cd each; Handsome Lot of Ladies' Beaux (bows I mean), Is each; Fresh Lot of Large Bottles of Lavender Water, 9d; Mm. WinSiOw's Soothing Syrup, for babies and cross husbands. Is 3d a bottle; Cherry Tooth Paste, to make the teeth white, and the breath sweet, &c, nice for those who do any kissing, 4dper bcttlo; Hair Pads, 2d; Hair Plaits, 9d; Fancy Baskets, lOd to 2s; Leather Laces, Is a gross; superior ditto, 6d a dozen; Rlmn?el's Windsor Soap, 2d a cake, Beven for Is; Glycerine ditto, the same price; Shoe Brashes, with polished backs, three for 2s 6d; Handy Shovels. 6d; Splendid Roasted and Raw Peanuts, 6d alb.; Holloway's Pills," for those who eat too many Peanuts, Is 2d a box; Holloway's Ointment, Is 2d; Dr. Collia Brown's Cloridyne, Is 3d a bottle; Wesson's Wizard Oil, for curing gout, rheuma tism, tooth-ache, head-ache, &c, 2s a bottle; Barry's Tricopherous, for those who don't want to have a bald head, and for beautifying the hair, Is Cd a bottle; Cockle's Pills, la 3d abox; Ladies' Scarves, 4d; Boys' ditto, 9d; Men's Good Socks, 4id; Boys' ditto, 4Jd; Children's ditto, 3d ; Puff Boxes, 9d; Magnificent ditto, Is 6d; my 2s Tea has always been splendid, it is now extra splendid; Superior Green Tea, 3s a lb.; Day and Martin's Blacking, three cakes a Eenny; more of the Is Spectacles; Spirit of Love cent, 4d a bottle ; Ladies' Lovely Large White Handkerchiefs, three for Is; Gent's Superior ditto, 6d; Fresh Lot of Strong Thin Wrapping Paper, 2s 6d a ream: and. another lot of Draper's Gum Tickets, Is and 2s a thousand ; a few Hair Sweeping Brooms left, Is and Is 6d; Boys' Hats, 4d each; Lot of Ladies' and Children's Boots cheap; Superior Looking Glasses, 4d and 6d; Note Paper, 2d a quire; 600 dozen Fresh Tooth and Rack Combs, a great bargain, 3d and id each the Rack Combs; I cannot warrant the penny Tooth Combs to catch more than the mother and father, but the 2d ones are really good ones, and capable of catching the father, mother, and the whole f.unily. Please to cut out this advertisement, and stick it in some conspicuous place for yourself and friends to refer to.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, cor ner of Hobgon-street. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply at Wynyard House, Eden Crescent. OUND, a Purse containing money. — The owner can have same on paying ex pences by applying to R. Nicholas, Smith, Upper Queen-atreet. ; V ASES ! "yASES! -yASES! 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. & __. COQKE> Furniture and Carpet Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. MRS. HARRISON informs her Pupils that she has REMOVED from Hobson street to the corner of Ponsonby Road and Grace-street, where she continues to conduct her Classes in Music and French. Mrs Harrison will op^n a School for Giris on the 7th of April. Instruction will include the following branches : English, Drawing, Music, and Fancy Work, erms issued in a week. Shirts. ■ . .. .. ... THE EASIEST THING TO DETECT AT PBESENT IS THE BEAUTY OF CARGO & McKAIG'S Cambric and Flax Shirts.



> filAto £1000 LENT, on Building Society | c%/JLVr principles or on any terms to suit j borrowers.—C. Williamson, Katate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. T7IOR SALE, a desirable Homestead JD with 7-roomed House ; requisite Out buildings and li acres ot grass Land, divided into small paddocks; within 10 miles of Auck land. Price very moderate and terms easy. CQMBKS & DALDY. f*iyt*i\ —HOUSK of 7 rooms, wash-house, oW/Vl)v. scullery, baker's oven, verandah back and front, good well, &c, all in thorough repair, 25 minutes from Post-office. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next to the Post-office. j£®O6Ml —HOUSE, nearly new, of -f& <4i SQ\J'* five rooms and scullery, cook ing range, good well, &c, with freehold allot ment 40 x 100, 15 minutes' from Post-office. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. IfiOß SALE, Capital Freehold Allot -1 ment ami Cottage, land 13 x 190, 62, Grey street.—Apply on the premises, J. W. Bennett. FOR SALE, a First-class English-made Billiard Table, with fittings complete two lamps of 6 burners fitted, for gaa.—Apply at this office. IVTOHTH SHORE.—To Let, the Hand- Aji some "Villa at Mount Victoria, now occu pied by Mr. Yeoman; one of the most comfort able homes in the district.—Oliver Mays. JPK4\ OASH, Balance by Weekly 3S&OX " Payments.—A new 6-roomed Villa, with freehold allotment, on the Ponsonby Road. Price, £360.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. [ ORFA — VILLA KbJSIDIfiNCK at Parnell, c&uuV. containing 9 rooms and kitchen, fitted with every convenience, and all in good order. 2-stall stable, coach-house^ conservatory, fowl-house, &c, with freehold allotment con taining 1 acre, closely fenced and planted.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortand-street. X? *%. KA —HOUSE of 5 good sized rooms, also oWO« »". wash-house, 2 tanks and well, with freehold allotment 50 x 133, and free use of an additional allotment. Terms easy. 20 minutes walk from Queen-street.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. ORRA —SUBURBAN VILLA Residence oE»'Ot7 \Jm of 6 rooms, with out-buildings, all in thorough repair, with 5 freehold allotments containing about 3 acres, facing the sea, and commanding a splendid view. Terms to suit buyers.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-fltreet. 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. FOR SALE, one 7^-inch Centre Screw Cutting Lathe, 9 feet bed, change wheels, good size saddle and slide rest, overhead motion. —Apply, by letter R.K., Star Office. . TO BE LET, a Villa and a Cottage, Mount St. Mary's.— Apply Stichbury's, Grocery, College Road. TO LET. —A gentleman leaving Auck land would be pleased to recommend private apartments, pleasantly situated, with superior attendance and excellent cooking.—For address apply Mr. Strong, Fishmonger, Parnell. TO LET, the Premises, in Vulcan Lane, lately in occupation of Ryan. Bell & Co. TTiACTORY PREMISES, detached, and $j cheap rent.—The Excelsior Hall, Newton. For particulars apply to F. Jeune. rriHE EXCELSIOR HALL, Pitt and A and East-streets, Newton, is offered in Lease, suitable for Clothing Factory. MRS. SMALL FIELD, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, is prepared to receive Boys attending either of the Grammar Schools as Boarders. Terms moderate. FOR £80 cash, a Freehold Cottage of four rooms, in good repair, in Wellington Place; good well, &c—Apply to Mr. Dickson, Baker, Hobson street. TO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite Vulcan Lane.—Apply Manager Bank of New South Wal"3. 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 BUCHANAN. Shortland-street; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street. J&FLAfk —EXCELLENT Family H&Ort'LP* Residence For Sale near Girls' High School. Large rooms, fine allotment. Healthy situation, easy terms.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. "DA{NK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is heteby given that the Half-Yearly General Meeting of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, tho 25th day of April next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st inst., and for any other Business that may be brought before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. Auckland, March 23rd, 1878. DANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that a Special Genera Meeting of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 25th day of April next, imme diately after the Half-yearly General Meeting, for the purpose of confirming the Resolution proposed at the last Half-yearly General Meet ing' By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. Anckland. March 23,1878. "DANK OF NEW ZEALAND. The Transfer Books of this Bank will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, the 12th iDstant, till THURSDAY, the 25th idem, both days in clusive. D. L. MURDOCH, Genera] Manager. Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, Bth April, 1878. "YTACANCY for a Gentleman Boarder at T Mrs Cashel's Exonia House, Hobson street. T~\EVONPORT 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, Devonport. w . H . BROWN> Chairman. April 2, 1878. TDOAED OF EDUCATIONS Applications for the office of Treasurer will be received by the Board, not later than SATUR DAY, 13th April instant. The salary is £350 per annum. Information as to the duties, &c, to be obtained on application to the Secretary, at the Office of the Board. Wyndham-street, Auckland. T>OARD OF EDUCATION Teachers are wanted for the nncLernanied Schools— Kihikihi (Waikoto) Mangonui Wainui Waiotahi Creek (Thames) Applications will be received by the Board not later than SATURDAY, 20th April instant. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. IGHT Spring Cart, Horse, and Harness, to be sold at the Haymarket on Friday next, the 12th instant. Horse staunch and good trotter; Cartane Harness nearly new. T3EPORTER' AND BOOK-KEEPER X\J Wanted, for Country Newspaper. One with some experience, and single preferred.— C. Williamson, Estate ■Agent, Vulcan Lane. S"~^OTSS~pr Strayed froni Onehunga, on the night of Thursday, 28th March, a Bay Horse, white star on forehead, a little white on one hind let*, wither closely cut for collar.—2os; reward if strayed, £5 reward on conviction if stolen.—John Brierly, Buss Proprietor, Com mercial Hotel, Onehunga. SUPERIOR SCHOOL, Carlton Academy, HOB SON-STREET. Coursb of Instruction :—Latin, Greek Mathematics, Algebra, Euclid, Book-keeping and English in all its branches. Hours of Attendance.—9 a.m. to 12 noon. Terms (including Pens, Ink, Pencils, and Slates): £L Is, quarterly in advance): THE QUARTER TO BE RECKONED FROM DATE OF ENTRY. Evening Classes for Girl's and Boy's, at 7. * CHARLES B. ANDREW. mO BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS. Tenders are invited for the Erection of a Hotel at the Wharf, Gisborne, Poverty Bay. The Building will comprise about 36 rooms. Plans and specifications can be seen at Messrs. R. Whitson and Sons Brewery. Tenders to be sent in to Messrs. Whitson s office on or before noon of the 16th April inst. Lowest or any tender not necessarilly accepted. -W^~ rR. W~E C O U R C V, o • carver and gilder, Looking Glass and Picture Frame Manufacturer, UPPER QUEEN-STREET, Opposite the Market Entrance. Carving.—Handsome Brackets in Wood (all sizes), for Clocks, Vases, &c , Gilt or otherwise. Very elegant and very cheap. Gilding.—'Mirrors, Picture Frames, Clocks, &c, re-gilt almost equal to new. Picture Frames.— Supplied on the shortest notice at a low price. Bring put your favourite Pictures to be framed, and hang them up to elight your househ old.



ONEHUNGA PERPETUAL LAttD, BUILDING, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The Annual Meeting of Members of this Society will be held, in the Masonic Hotel, One hunga, at 8 p.m. on THURSDAY. 11th April, J " ' J. D. JACKSON, Secretary. IVT OTICE OF REMOVAL. MRS. WOOD, Midwife, wishes to inform her trends that she has returned to her old neigh bourhood, Mount-street, top of Wakefleld-streer, and hopes to receive former patronage. m E N D E R S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned till £ p.m. on THESDAY, loth instant, for Carting about 1,000 yards of Metal, and making two Culverts in One-Tree Hill District. ROBERT HALL, Chairman One-free Hill R.B. A MALGAMATED SOCIETY OF il. CARPENTERS & JOINERS. Auckland Branch, No. 325. The Ordinary Branch Meeting of this Society will be held in the rooms of the Working Men's Club, on TUESDAY EVENING NEXT, April 9th, at 8 o'clock. HENRY SMITH, Branch Secretary. TW"EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Patea-Manawatu Railway. Waitotaea Contract (Fokmation and Permanent Way). Length about 12 Miles 70 Chains. Public Works Office, Wellington, 28th March, 1878. 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 Waitotara Contract." Plans and speci fications may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, New Plymouth, Wanganui, Foxton, Christchurch, Dnnedin, Invercargill. and Wellington; and at the Chief Surveyor's Office at Nelson, and the Railway Manager's Office, Napier. 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 accom panied by a cheque on some bank in 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 ten der will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CA.RRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. N.B.—Plans for this Contract can be pur chased at the above offices. BURGESS AND DEFAULTERS " LIST. Town Clerk's Office, April 1,1878. , Notice is hereby given that 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 instant. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. THOROUGH OF OJNiiH UNGA. Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of Onehunga determined, at a Special Meeting, to adopt By-law No. 5. " For tne Regulation of the Onehunga Borough Abattoirs." Such By-law to be confirmed, at a Special Meeting of Council, to be held at 7 v.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of April, 1878. JOHN GEO. HUTCHISON, Town Clerk 19th March, 1878. N £3 A L £ % Ex Lapwing : 40 AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES KEROSINE. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. C. DENNES' Reduced Price List : . Dolly Varden, £3 15s; Wertham, £4 lCs Genuine Home Shuttle, £4 Singer's, from £610s Princess of Wales, £4 10s Wheeler and Wilson, £510s Arm and Platform, £4103 Fret Saws, £3 10s. MACHINE DEPOT, Qpekn-BTRket. "11/T A NiG OLD S ! MANGOLDS! JLtJL MANGOLDS! " 50 TONS FOR SALE, in quantities to suit purchasers. R. BILKEY & SON, Onehunga; Or, R. BAIRD, Victoria-street. A UOKLAND CLUB. Members are reminded that the Club will Open TO-MORROW, at 1 p.m. Subscriptions will be received by me until noon, at the Club rooms. W. FLOOD, Secretary. April Bth, 1878. . OT. MATTHEWS SUNDAY-SCHOOL. The Second Limelight Exhibition in aid of the Library Fund, will be held in the large room of . the Youns* Men's Christian Association, on TUESDAY E VENING. The Views will be of an interesting character, and of different sub jects from the last. Admission, by ticket, 6d; at the door, Is. Doors open at 7, to commence at 7.30. Tickets to be had from, the teachers, or from the Secretary, Mr. Thos. H. Webb, Hob son-street. JSiiL A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP jSaEggg: jJL COMPANY. FOR GISBORNE DIRECT. The s.s. GO-AHEAD Will leave Queen-street Wharf for the above port on WEDN BSD AY, 10th instant, at 5 p.m. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. TOft WISHES ON ONE DAY. It is a remarkable fact, and one which the public should be made aware of, that on March 30th, when the Excursion Party caught over 700 Fishes, the BAIT USED was some of our PRIME MEAT. As all good writers would say, " The above statement needs no comment." E. WOOD, SYMONDS-STREET. mRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB. A Meeting of the above Club will take place, at the Club-room, Charlemont Hotel, on TUiLS DAY, 9th instant, at 8 o'c'ock, when the Prizes won at the Steeplechase on Saturday will be paid over. ROBERT E. ELLIS, Sec, pro, tern. rvNEHUNGA AND AUCKLAND. JOHN PLOWMAN Begs to inform the inhabitants of Auckland and Onehunga that bis Coach, will run as under: — Leave Auckland: Leave Onehunga: 10.30 a.m. 8 45 a.m. 3.15 p.m. 1 p.m. 8 A TTENTION.—NO. 3. COMPANY, J\. AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. Monthly Inspection on MONDAY Evening next, at 7.30 o'clock (instead of on Thursday), by direction of the Defence Minister, when every member is required to be present. Uniform; Full Dress. ARTHUR MORROW, Captain Commanding. sth April, 1878. T^EWTON FIRE BRIGADE. N OTIC E. The adjourned Meeting of Ratepayers of the Karangahape Highway District will be held, In the Newton East School, corner of Queen and East streets, on WEDNESDAY next, the 10th instant, at 7.30 p.m. J. WARREN. Chairman. April Bth, 1878. • THE HAYMARKET. SALES of WOOL, SHEEPSKINS, and HIDES EVERY FRIDAY, at 1 o'Cr.oCK. FOR SALE— WOOLP A C X S ALFRED BUCKLAND. RAPEKS.—-Wanted, a Junior Haud for the Drapery.—Hollo way, Garlickanp Cranwell.