wonld be made. I have thought the;© things out, and it is my earnest wish to nee you comfortably settled on the lands it is proposed you should have. If you accept L proposals I shall do my best to settle you on the parts of the distriots to be given to yon and which have not been parted with to Europeans. So far as supplying you with implements and materials you may require for settling ou the lands, the Government will take charge of that matter so as to strive to make you renJlv nrosperous and happy in the villages you may establish. That is all it is in my power to ao for you. With regard to the town allotments, I will go over the maps with Tawhiao, and we together will chose which the lots shall be." At a subsequent _ta"e, Sir George Grey said "As you are about to tlaink over what I have said, I shall give you my proposals in writing, so that thore may be no mistake, and that you should reflect and make up your minds, be cause the time is coming when these things must be settled. The land is filling with Europeans in every direction, and I am desirous before I die to see you in a position of safety. Before I die I shall be very glad to see the position of the people whom I have loved for so many years made quits secure and safe. I have grown old. In my youth I knew your forefathers, and now be foro I die, I should like to see their descendants left safe. If you go back to that side ol the Waikato. Tawhiao and I will lead you back and put you on your places ; Tawhiao and I will go in front and put you on your places." VEXEUATION OF SIR GEORGE GRE_\ These proposals of Sir George Grey's were, with some trifling modifications, thought out by him two years ago, when he promised to settle the native difficulty, if the Government then in office had permitted him. It is astonishing to observe the universal veneration in which Sir George Grey is held by all classes of natives. The natives appear to regard him as a parent. Tawhiao's son is Sir George Grey's godsoii. Tawhiao knew that the request for Waikato would be impracticable, and feared to wound Sir George Grey's feelings by making it, but it was drawn out by Sir George Grey's straightforward conduct, and of course then rejected. B.EWTS MOVEMENTS. Kewi had arranged a meeting privately after the present meeting, but the letter from Rewi this morning says the N"atimaniapotos are dissatisfied with that arrangement, and desire to be present. The meeting cannot take place before the session The Ngatimaniapotos see through the selfish attempts speculators made by lavish presents, so to thwart bir George Grey and will not be made tools of. Sir George Grey telegraphed to the Home Government that hi* colony will bear the whole cost of defence in order to main tain the self-respect and independence of the colony, and as vindication against the charge of colonial disloyalty.

TELEGRAPHIC.

{From our own Correspondent.)

DUNEDIN, this day,

Eighty tons of stuff was what was ac tuary crushed for the new Gladstone Company.

BREACH OF PROMISE,

The " Times" says a breach of promise case comes before the next sitting of the Supreme Court, in which the plaintiff" is a barmaid, and defendant a son of a person well up in the Civil Service here, who inter dicted the match, though the house was purchased and furnished by tho would be bridegroom. The letters produced at the trial will be unusually spicy.

—""^ PRACTICAL JOKING. A curious lawsuit is on the tapis at Wyndham. A few residents were deter mined to have a jovial evening, aad when one of their number became insensible, through over-indulging, one of the merry crew proposed to play a practical ]oke, and shave off his hair and whiskers, The sug gestion was immediately acted upon. His hair and whiskers being clipped ou one side of his head, and he was then let come to his senses, Hence the action. FATAL BURNING. The remains of a man, supposed to be Doherty, burnt at the Kingston fire, lay directly under where he was put to bed. _ It could hardly be recognised as a human being, there being only a small fragment of skull to be seen. Those of the other two men, Mer^han, and a man, name unknown, retained exterior bulk. The human bodies were in a totally charred state, as regards flesh, and 'actually across the bedb on which they lay when asleep. From the appearance presented of the last two, the belief was that they never left their beds, and must have been suffocated before aware of their position. The unknown is described as about 3a years of age, 5 feet 9 inches, fair whiskers, brown, beard and moustache' more beard than -whiskers, Ion" hair,' rather dark ; supposed to be English. He had a rather genteel appeal ance, hail rather untidy, clothes patched and old. It is remarked as a strange feature in the affair that no one mentioned that the men were burning in the building, though it must have be&n known by several thatlmch was the case. TAUKANGA, this day. SIR JOHN <X)ODE. The Bay of Plenty " Tnies" urges the de sirability of Sir John Goole inspecting Tau ran«a harbour on his waj from Napier to Auckland, about the midcte of Uus month. His opinion on the best method of deepen in<* the narrows would be Invaluable, and thoVh perhaps the funds n«ses»«y for act ing thereon are not now forthcoming, an eminent opinion would be placed ci record. Mr Morris addresses the eleetorshere to nicrht The* meeting is likely to b lively. •There will be a keen competition, at tbe sale of Tnuranga landsjm the 3'Jth. GRAHAMSTOWN. thi day. PAINFUL ACCIDENT, A little boy, the son of Mr Pm, jron foander, while watching the nmlders casting was severely burned by loulten iron jumping from the capold on to l s foot, eating an inch int^the flesh. Cure — GUlman's tribute party (pned ™ this morning for 139 ozs gold f,m 34 tons quarTz The Company's return til be i7r lown°Pri 1ncess.-Tender 3 are adve^d for sinking the shrft 70 feet lower 'ork L to'be pushed ahead at once by the O m- progress ij*, ing made with the cross-cut to drain he Sh The Moanatairi crushed 460 tons qu S? during thepast fortnight. The return ,n be known this afte™o, o? 1;,-™ SHAREMARE.E L. c i ATVmrnia 523 Bdj Bendigo TTS- a. l6 i : , Sellers: Moanatalri, 67s United, 3s. ? elleis r o 6d . prince United, 3s da. Jsuvl,i» Piako, Devon! 3s -New NorthClune., 3s 3d. (Per Press Agency.) OAMARU, this day. . mwfm larky, 4s; flour £11 lOs pollards oatmeal 18s; pearl barley, *#> > P 5s lOd; bran, £3 15s. at £51,075.

TRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC SPORTS.

I The following handicaps have been published for the Tradesmen's Athletic Sport«: 150 Yabds.—K. Hutton, scratch; E. Mo- Gi'ilev 2 yards; W. Mettam, 3; J. Martin, 5J ; TJouehin 7; K.O'Hare, 8J; J. Cutler, 10; P. Jones 10 •J. Bull, 10 ;J. Davis, 10; H. Brennan, 10* ; J. Callagher, 10; T. Holly, 11; J, Ken wick; 11" J. Carpenter, 11; J. McGinley, 11; H. Palmer, 12*; P. Purchase, 13: E. Donovan, 13J; F. JCllis, 14; W. Katterns, 14; W. Stirling, 15. 200 Yards. -R. Hutton. scratch; E._ Mc- Ginley, i yards; W. Mettam, 6; J. Martm, 7 ; T. Jonghin. 8; J. Cutler, 10 ;B. O'Hare, 11; P. .lone-, 12; J. Renwick, 13; J. Bull, 13; R. Brennan, 14; T. Holly, 14. J, Callagher, 14-; P. Purchase, 15; F. Ellis, 16; W. Stirling 17. 410 Yards Hurdle Rack.-R. Hutton, scratch; E. McGinley, 9yards; J. Cutler, 11; W, Mettam, 16; R- Martin. 18; E. O'Hare, 20 R. Brennan, 24 ;A. Kelly, 30 ; K. Donovan, 3 ;• W. Sindon, 35. T CT „,,__ 2 Milk Walkixg Rack.—Jno. Hendry, scratch; R. Ellis, 50 yards ; E. Low"e,J SO; C. Collett. 80; J. Bryan, 85; Jas. Hendry, 120, a. Kelly, 125; J. Edge, 135; P. Birley, 140; J. O'-Leary, 150. . . v ~„ Half-Milb.-R. Hutton, scratch; E. Mc- Oinley, 3 yards; J. Carpenter, 12; N. Whisker, 14; A. Daly, 16; J. Martin, 16; 3.^na,Wi James Hendry, 20 ; H. Lupton, 'to • R. Brennan, 25; E, Donovan, 25; T. Holly, 26; J. Bull, 27; T. Cox, 30; W. Sindon. 35. T\r,,rM,,w Ok_ Mile.—J. Brown, scratch ;_. McGinley, 20 yards; A. Daly, 30; N. Yhisker, 30; A. Keliv, 40; E. Donovan, 40; P. Birley, 4° ; J. Davis 45; J. Martin, 550; R. Lupton. 50 :J. Bull, 50; J. Kenwick, 60; R Brennan,. 60; Jno. Hendry 60: B. Donnolley, 60; W. Smdon. 65; J. Edge, 70 ;A. Hendry, 70 ;R. Ellis, 75; D. Jones, 80.

PARNELL BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The Parnell Boroueh Council held their usual business meeting last evening. Present: His Worship i-he Mayor of Parnell, Messrs Flood, Coleman. Winks, Brackenbury, Robinson, and Wood. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read, Mr Coleman made some remark upon the inconvenient hour of holding the Council meetings, and gave notice of a motion that special meetings should in future be held in the evening. Mr Coleman also in formed the Council ihat, from information received from Mr Barstow, it would be neces sary to revise the asses-mont roll in consequence informality. A letter was read from the Colonial Secretary, calling attention to certain sections of the Municipal Corporations Act, respecting the prescribed width of private streets and alleys which might be formed. The financial state ment was laid upon the table, and it was re solved to consider it on Tuesday next. The particulars of the revenue were set down as £1,807 17s Id, including £801 for rates find £BdO Government subsidies and contributions. Ex penditure. £1,561 03 7d, including £700 paid to contractors on account o£ woi ks. The assets of the Council were £iGO lls lid, and the liabilities £432 7s4d.

SURVEYOR'S REPORT. At a previous meeting the Council passed a re solution remitting penalties amounting to £30, in curred by the contractor for not completing his contract 'within the limit. The contractor urged ihat the delay was caused by the neglect of tho quarrymen, dvptain Bmckenbury moved, " That the surveyor be requested to read his report." Mr Strange, in his report, complained that the stones were not equal to sample, not properly pointed nor rammed, in fact, the con tractor'would not accept his suggestions and virtually ignored his supervision. Captain Brackenbury considered that the contractor did not merit their sympathy, his conduct had been obstructive throughout, and he would move, " That the resolution remitting the £30 penalty. passed at the last meeting of the Council, be rescinded."—Mr Robinson seconded. After gome remarks had fallen from Messrs Wood. Kobin^on. Winks, and the Mayor (Mr Melton), Captain Brackenbury proposed, " That the matter be-discussed at the next, meeting ol the Board," which was carried. Mr Wood then moved, "' That the contractor <Mr Peachy) be informed that the work must be done to tho satisfaction of tho surveyor."—Mr Hood seconded the motion —Carried- Mr Wood urged that as tlie surveyor could not give a satisfactory certificate, the contractor should be bound to do the woik properly, accord ing to contract. The current accounts* were passed, and ihe Council rose.

MRS McCONKEY'S BENEFIT.

Tiitc Deneflt given by Messrs Carey and Dean's Minstrels last evening, in the Lome-street Hall, was largely attended, and passed ofl very suc cessfully. The performance was under the patronage of Maior Lusk and the Volunteers, and Superintendent Hughes and the Fire Brigade. Tho Fire Brigade mustered very well, and presented a very fine appearance in their new dress uniform, but there was a very poor show on behalf of the Volunteers. Ihe chair performance commenced with an overture by the Min-trels. composed for the occasion by Mr McComi3h. Mr Fred Rice then sang his new son;? "You may kiss me and caress me, He was followed with " Come darling rest your little head," by Mr T. Leon ; "Upidee," by Mr George Kimble ; Mr Phil. Hannken san? "Who will buy my pretty flowers"; and Mr Danny Bertie, " Hannah how's your ma. Mr H. Dean sam? " Kind be thy thoughts of me ;' asd Billy Carey. '" Yes, we'll all be dar." The " end men were Messrs Bertie and Rice, tambos; and Carey and Kimble, bones. Mr Charles Ross acted as interlocutor. The first part of the programme concluded with a medley by the Company. The second part, opened with selec tions by an excellent orchestra, under the leadership of Mr _. Arthur. Mr J. Spry then sang "When all the world is hushed in sleep." Messrs Carey and Nearing gave a double song and dance, " Lily of the v alley, which was loudly encore*, and repeated. Tbe duet, " Peace to thy spirit," by Messrs bpry and Hannken, was also encored. "The great war sone," by Mr Horace Dean, was extremely well rendered, and was greeted with thundcr3 of applause. The programme concluded with the highly amusing fare?, "He would be a doctor." At the close a ball commenced with vigor, the Hobson band kindiy playing the various dance tunes. An advertisement appears in another column, requesting those having tickets for the concert, which have not been disposed of, to forward them to Mr. Chrismas, at the Stak office. A settling-lip meeting will take place on Tuesday evening nest, at Mr Dean's residence,

EV ENING STAR, SiTUBDA \ 7, MAY II



On Saturday, a large stack of meat at prices to suit the Working Men. Mutton from 2d; Roast beef, 4d ; Boiling beef, 2_d to 3id ; veal, lamb, pork, sucidng pigs, &c. Superior Beef Sausage, that gives such satisfaction, and sent in town or country, at 4d per lb.; the Joints are just the size to fit your ovens, and the price is nothing. One ton of New Cure Bacon from 7d per lb., f ow l g , Gso. HuLMi'V Butcher, Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-stieet.—[ADVT]. M. Fontaine.iu his volume on "Lightiug by Electricity" (Paris : Baudry, 1877), says : "We have never so much admired the facility of employment, tJib simplicity 0 fitting wp, the indefinite divisibility, and the multiplicity of uses oj gas, as since we have been occupied with lighting by electricity. Not only is _as now reckoned as one of the necessaries of life, but it is identified with many of its most useful and successful occupations, contributing to domestic com fort and healthful enjoyments. Is there any invention which has more largely contri buted to the cheerfulness, the security, and the comforts of HOME?—[See advertise ment.]



WAN TED, TWO EXPERIENCED CANVASSERS (With Good References) FOIt THE BOOK TRADE. J. B. SINEL, QUISESr-STRKET JUNCTION. BOARD OF EDUCATION. WANTED, for the linker-named Schools:— Avatapn—an Assistant Teacher. Kankapakapa—a Pupil Teacher. Opotiki—an Assistant Teacher. Panmnre—an Assistant leacher. Kivcrhcud—a Teacher (sole charge). Applications will be received by the Board up SATUKD VST, 25t,h May, instant. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. VANTED, a good Geueral Servant.— „ , Airs Albert Eaton, Kegeat-street, Kyber 1 -i^ad. __ \ft/NTED to LET, one or two Fur , I, I«ish«d Rooms, with use of Piano; a iggLS^rcd— 'F0'" addresß, apply thi3 office. W' A + JoD, Apprentices and Improvers ■j Dressmaking-—Mrs Butler, Cook strcc *>» X\T'^p I S aT~Gencral Hervant.r^Mrs Bal«sr Symocds-Btret, opposite Peter's T\T A^'^^respectable General' Ser- N Lr T-J- , PUUp- Cheap Furniture .shed rooms 125.-Apply vKiAtree^ast^ and Public Baths, "^"TTTANTED, Meu— ■: —t —r W about eighty open a pipe-track, Marks, U, Chapel-street ß ,-Apply to W. J.



WANTED Known, Superior Accom modation at Nonnanby House, cornel of Hobson and WeHesler-gtreet;—g. Mills. ANTED, a good Female Cook ; alsc a General Servant; Rood wages gPven. Apply at Waterman's Dining Rooms, Queen-si^ WANTED for Gisborne, a good Painter and Grainer; highest wages an c steady employment to a competent hand.- G. Houghton, Gisborne. TTTANTED, an experienced Nurse : VV must be a good needlewoman; refer ence retired.-Mrs. Ireland. Hulme Court, nell. W" ANTE i.) Known—lf yod are sutlenug from indigestion, great relief mar be obtained by using" Robley's carefully-prepared Digestive Meal. Wholesale and Retal.-No. 2a, Grey-street. WANTED, for a lively country town, a good General Servant; if able to work the sewing machine, high wages will be given. —Enquire at this office. TXT ANTED, two good Bushmen, used W to puriri timber cutting.-Powells Dinlng_Rooms,c,Q,ueen-street __ VXTANTED, a stood, respectable Girl, W about 15, to make herself generally use ful-Mrs Jones, St. M*rys Road, Ponsonby, near tlie^ three lamps. _..__... WANTED, Board and Residence, com» prising two Bed-rooms and private Sitting-raom, not more than two miles from the PostoTß3e.-Address Delta. Combes and, Palely. \IITANT£D, a Young Man to drive a VV cart and attend to horses.—Apply at this office. . ANTED, two smart Boys as Ap prentices.—C. liangsford, Tailor, Short land-street. __ WANTED, immediately, two Pnpil Teachers -Address E.A., . Post-office. North Shore. ANTED, ten General Servants.— Apply at Mrs Longbottom's Registry office. bppoßire D. McPheraon, Draper, Newton WANTED, Tenders for the Extension of a Brick Shop in Fort-street.—Apply o Henry Waito, Wholesale and Retail 'lm tinith TO" BOOTMAKERS. —Wanted, a goad Hand, constant employment.—Apply W. ,T. Offer, Bristol House, ,_ Qjaocn-street. WANTED, an experienced Laundress. Mrs Dunningham, Governor Browne Hotel ._ . WANTED, a good General Servant. — Mrs. Yeoman, Kybcr Pass Road, next Reed's Store. , ANTED a situation by a respectable young man as assistant in the Draper}' °r Grocery; has had six years' experience in a country district. First-class testimonial troin last employer. Apply by letter, S.J., Star Office- ANTED, the Public to know that the best prices are given for Old Scrap or Tea Lead and Zinc, in any quantities, a« b. Parker's New Zealand Lead and Galvanized Iron Works, Victoria-strectJOaat, <Vucklan d. VITANTED, a ~ Waggoner.— Ireland V T Bros., Pimmure 1 _ TTTANTED, Tenders for work in the V* Mount Eden District. For particulars apply at the toll-houge.-R^JMy^jloßjgcc. AN^fED, at Mount Eden, a good General Servant, whoreanother is kept. Wages 12s per week.-Apply Mr. Joseph Brown, Symonds-street. ANTED, to impress upon Cash Purchaser the fact that they will save time and money by obtaining their Groceries and Provisions of W. S. Collins, Grocer. Purnell. Teas the host value in Auckland- ANTED, more Customers tor Me very best quality of Mutton, at 2d per lb ; Boiling Beef, from 2Jd; Roasting Bcei, from id Pork Veal, and .Lamb at lowest prices. Prime Corned Beef in kegs. Poultry dressed on the shortest notice.—M. Brourloy, Butcher, Wakefleldstreet 1 ANTED, a smart Boy, of from 12 to 14 years of age, to make himself gone rally useful about a hons".— Apnir this ofrifvv WANTED KJNUVVJM, that this .Largest and Newest Stock of Gents', Ladies', and Children's Boots and Shoes can be seen at W. J. Otter's New Shop, ' 152, Queen-street, opposite the Theatre. WANTED to Purchase, for cash, a First-class Merchant's Safe.—Apply by letter, stating where to be sesn and price, ad dressed "Snfe." Star Office. "TTSTANTKD, Benchmen.— Aberdeen Boot V\ Factory. , WANTED, a strong active Girl who must have a knowledge of Cooking.— Claremont Hotel, Princeß-street. ATEKPROOF COATS, Machine Silk, Boy's Scotch Caps. Va3es, Shirts, Scarves, Hair Ornaments, &c, &o. Particulars on Monday.—VV. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobaon-str eet. _~_,___- _,-.. - WXN^^,'"empioym^rby an expe rienced Laundress; reasonable terms.— Apply by letter to S. vv.. Star ofHcc. ANTED, a General Servant ; must be able to cook well; good references required.—Mrs. Tiune, Rutland Koad, Parncll. WANTED, by a good Laundress, Family or Horn! wishing.—Star H;>p '. ANTE D, a Dairy ol good i? rcHi) Butter, weekly.—G. W. Hardwick Grocer, Shortland-street. ANTED, tor the Bay of Islands, a good General Servant: also a Girl tc assist in house work.—Apply to R. Stevenson. Newton Road. ; WANTED Known, 1 hav_ Loutled out ton of Fresh Oysters this day. Orrten respectfully solicited. J. Lownrles. Oyeterman next the Mansion Jlouse^ Parnell. .. _-■_.. WANTED, the public to know the Public Bath 3, Vicl.oria-stroet East, an ODen week day, 7 a.m. till 9 p.m.; Sundays. 7 till 10 a.m-, and all we-jk day. Saturday, ti-o"i 2 till 1 p.m. for Ladies. Hot, Cold, and Shower B-vth, and every convenience for ladies and fpentleman, Is. WANTED, two good Men to work i:i s garden,—Apply this afternoon to L. H. Green, Market Hotel, or at Lilydale Nursery One-tree Hill. ■ "ANTED to Lease or Purchase, al Epsom, Mount Krton, or Mount Albert a Five or Six-uoomed House, withi übout three acres^of land.—F,.C.S., Star Office. \ G E NT WANTED. An Active Business Man, with a few Hundre Pounds Capital, to Purohaso the Agency of th American Novklty Company at wellmiftoT A good profitable business can be estabushe No one but an active business man need a-pply. AMERICAN NOVELTY COMPANY. AUC KIAHD _ l TTrfAOTEIJICNbWNJthat 1). (SOLDI! YV is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and other Building Materials, including Saahos, Doors, Mouldings. Broad Timber, Hoiist Blocks Posts, Rails. Hardwood Felloes, fabafts Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c. &c. at the lowe«t market price, at his Yards Custom-house-street. _J WANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ings, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet th< times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited) G. Holdship. Manager : ____ mm ______,__,—— \\f ANTED to Sell (cheap) ft f> dozei W Josephine Gloves, size 6, 6J. 61. 6J, 2s 6( per pair; also a lot of Light Fancy Oolouret Joseph ne Kid Gloves, 7i, U, 73. 2s 6d per pair lOOlbs. of Knitting Cotton, Is 8d per lb.; 100 i yards Wincey, 6d, worth 9d; 1000 yards i«]a: cshirHnff heuvv at lOid per yard, worth Is bd a toKe glot of y Fancy Gibbons, wide widths. 6c per fard, worth Is; a lot of Hats, Flowers Feathers, &c. &c. also sold cheap; 500 yard All-wool Shepherds I'laid at Is 3Jd per yard worth _3.-William Byre, Enniskille_. House Victoria-street. WANTED, two good Coat Hands, con stantwork to steady men; also gooc Tailoresses... Apply at once, to J. Williams Tailor, Victoria-street, opposite Cottage o Content. « ' ~Wr ANTED, the Public to know ilia W -have ou Sale (cheap) what they want viz -—Ladies'or Girls' small-sized Pelt Hats, 2 C_?worth 5s each; Black Ostrich Feathers 6, and Silk Velvet in the oiece; 'l^fftn 01"^®* Silks- now makes of Ladies' Dress' Holders 6d each; Embroidery, Plain and Fealaere. Ribbons Ribbon Velvets. &c, &c, &c. Also, a lidiculouslv low prices-silk Boot Laces, 3d pc dozen ;RaJk Combs, Srt oe^h: Good Purses. Id 3Jd, _d. 6d, and Is each; Black Barrings, 2d pc pair: Neckties, 6d each; Bows. 6d; Whit Handkerchiefs, 4d; Best Scents, 6d per bottle Best Brown Cotton Socks m Auckland xor 6 per pair (woven tops). The Handsomest an Cheapest Lot of Children's Dress Jackets, &c hi town; Jackets, from Is6d each; bine whit Socks; 3d per pair. Other gooda to.numorous t mention.-J. Green, three doors from Alberi street. N.8.-No one can sell Cheaper, escet large direct importers, and then ou<y in larg quantities.—J_____ . IMPOUNDED, on the 9th day of Maj 1878, by Mr. Kemp, a Bay Horse, whit hind feet, for trespassing in paddock; ancli default of'beta» released, the above horse wi be sold, at the Public Pound, at Mount Alber on the 23rd day of May, 1878. at noon. C. J. SMALL, . Pounakoeper. TRAYED from Ponsonby, a Brow Setter. Anyone finding the same will I rewarded.— J.i Mynott, Darby-street.



WH. DAMPIER is Selling Off! • Selling Off!! SeUing Off!! !-I have a large stock of Goods, and not much Money, so that low as my prices always are, they wil be > now lower—at least for One Week!!! Reels of • Sewing lovely colours, 2d; -Tracing Braid, rich colours, reduced to 2s a gross; Berlin Wool, I all colours, including gas green, reduced to id a dozen; Fellow Fingering Wool, reduced to 3d n. 1 hank : other colours. _d; Red ditto, _}d; 1 nave ■ only No. 4,14, and 18, of Morley'a Knitting Cot ton left, which instead of selling at the usual ; price of 3s, I will sell at Is 9d; my Is 9d Hair - Brushes are reduced to Is 6d, such beauties; lot of School Books, consisting of Nos. 3, 5, and 9 Reading Books, and Anderson's Geography, only ■ 4d and 6d each, cheaper still by the dozen; Is ' bottles of Hair Oil reduced to 6d; Ladies' Stock » ings, 6d to Is 6d; Girls' ditto. sd; Children's Sox, L from 2*d; Ladies' Kid Boots, reduced to 6s; ■ Ladies'" Jackets, reduced to 3s, _s. ss, 6s, 7s, Bs, and 93 each ; my Crinoline Dress Improvers are reduced to 18; and the other ones are all 6d; my Handsomo Crinolines are all reduced to is 6d. Hy-the-bye, how my Dress Improvers and Crinolines do set the Ladies off. Clark's Glazed Cotton, black and white, different numbers, 6d a dozen. I have now bought a laree lot of the 1 Wonderful 2s Tea, and will 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, and threepenny ones to2d; Shirt Buttons, reduced 2 gross for Id. No excuse now ladies for not sewing them on. I have a large kind reduced to 2d a gross : Black Dress ' Buttons, 2d a doz.. Is 6d a gross ; Hair Plaits. Is ; ! worth 3s; Hair Cornets reduced to 6d : good ' square Looking Glasses, only 4d : my 4d-White Handkerchiefs are even better than the first lot were ; Poll Combs reduced to 2d; my Is 9d ' Fancy Baskets are reduced to Is 6d; my_2s ones 'to la 9d; and my 9d ones to 6d; my Is Kits are reduced to lOd. I have not many iape Measures left, so I will sell my 2d ones for Id ; which are worth 6d; my 9d Braces are reduced to 6d; and my Is 3d ones to Is; 2s Tooth Brushes for Is, and Is ones for 6d, and my word they are beauties; Rack Combs, worth 9d, only id, Mv lady friends will, I trust, excuse me for not; being "comical" this week, but I can assure them thai I don't get my adjertlf ™ont^ li tJ!? for " nothing." Pleaße 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 have "just received such a lovely lot of embroidered white Handkerchiefs, which I will sell at 9d. How the ladies will flud it in their hearts to blow their pretty noses in them, I rant make out. and they are too good also to cry in.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, orner of H obson-stre THE Lady whs* Fck<; d ,™P a, Bi a<* Leather Bag. with kit inside at Arthur's Auction Mart, will much oblige by returning, same to the Storeman. _ A" GEN T S W A N T E D. A golden opportunity for Active Men to Sell our NH:W NOVELTIES. Jnst arrnved per steamer City of New York. 10s. to 20s. per day Tmerican novelty company, W~" —ANTED, the public to know that L 11 Green has a splendid collection of Frnit Trees Ornamental Trees, and Flowering Shrubs, for sale thfs year; also 200,000 two-year old Quicks. 12a per 1000; 30,000 one-year-old, 8s per 1000. Gardens and Orchards laid out and planted. Old Gardens renovated.— Lilydai.e Nu" S-RY, 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. i %ST ANTED X NOW N. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS; AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMKGKN, Auckland *, Office, 165, Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance dowi right-ofway. O~LADIES.—Why pay a high price for ycur Boots when you can get Kid Boots to measure, pegged, for 12s 6d t at W. J. Offers. 52, Q ueen-atreet. rini-E AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY 1 (LIMITED), AFFORD EVERY FACILITY To persons willing to become Consumers of - The Company open the Street, Tap the Main, Provide and Lay 30 feet of Service-pipe, make good the Street, Footpath, and Premises. Also SUPPLY a METER, and keep the whole in order, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER. Office of the Compan* __ TTT _.- XT/ , a 3. INSURANCE BUILDINGS. TNOEYS, from 7d per yard ; All-wool Plaid, Is 9d per yard; double width, 2s . 6d per yard; Boys' Caps, superior quality. 1b 6d each; Trimmed Aprons Is; Boys' Shirts, Is 9d each ; at R. French's Cheap Drapery, Hobson street. BENDIGO UNITED GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The ordinary Annual Meeting of Shareholders will bo held, in the Company's Office, Shortland street, next Post-office, Auckland, on TUES DAY, the 28th day of May, 18?8, at 12 o'clock i Business: To receive Directors' Report and I Balance-sheet, and E^™ B £* e|&£ NE> Secretary. Auckland, 11th May, 1878. • "VTTC KLAND GOLD MININ G 1 _t_L. COMPANY (LIMITED. The ordinary Annual Meeting of Shareholders ; will be held, in the Office of the Company, ; Shortland-strect. next Post-office. Auckland on ' THURSDAY, the 30th day of May, 1878, at 12 - : To receive Directors' Report and i Ba.ance-sheet, and Secretary. Auckland^ 11th May. 1878. i TVfATT SCHMIEDEL, No. 37, GREY ■ J_vJL strket, near Carpenter's Arms Hotel, VETERINARY SURGEON, from the Surgical University in Berlin. Any diseases of domestic ■ animals quickly and thoroughly cured. Charges moderate. Prompt attendance. iCTiCA NKLIN ELECTION. [ Mii. HOBBS will address the Electors of , Franklin at the following places :— L MONDAY, May 13-T_akau, school-honse, 7 o'clock p.m. ; TUESDAY, May Il—Pukekohe, school-house, 7 o'clock p.m. WEDNESDAY. May 15-Waiuku, Commercial Hall, 7 o'clnok p.m. THULISDAY, May 16—Mauku, school-house, 7 o'clocl; p.m. FRIDAY, May 17—Wairoa, Public Hall, 7 o'clock p.m. All the other settlements. Howick, Otahuhu, Maketu, and Bombay, will be duly visited , during the following week. Due notice of time ' and place will be given by subsequent adver tisement. > "OONSONBY WESLEYAN SUNDAY , JL SCHOOL. Anniveksary Services. On SUNDAY (TO-MORROW), May 12, " The Rev. G. Bond will preach in the Morning, 3 at 11 o'clock. • The Rev. W. Kirk in the Evening, at 6.30. . In the Afternoon, the Rev. G. Bond will deliver \ an address to Parents and Scholars, i Appropriate Hymne will be aung.by the i Children. \ On the following TUESDAY, the SOIRKE . will be held, in the Ponsonby Hall, when th i Rev. R. Hazleton, M.A., will deliver an Address on " American Sunday School System 3 and its Peculiarities." Other Ministers au_ , Friends will be present. > I. Tickets: Tea and Soiree, Is. 6d. each. After Meeting only.. Is. \ A d~\&\dl PALINGS, _:«UU" ' (Hkart of Kauri). f " TO BB SOLD CHEAP. I ADAM LAYBOURN, FORT-STREKT. s o"Bi\ t0 £100° LENT, on Building Society j •s"_/ &\? principles, or on any terms to suit i. borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vu q can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 1 ~^_l7_r T> RIGANTINE Linda -45 Weber, from Lyttelton, will t #?f^^fi^>i3e ready to discharge Cargo en t ■%J2staß_lE?fAlonday Morning. Conaignees ,' ____________ aro requested to present Bills of X Lading and pay freight to the undersigned , without delay. McKENTIE & RO SS. L, Auckland, May 11,1873. , 0 ¥T ° X \V AITA RA. . --__»____^ Thep.s. \ HAURAKI Will leave Onehunga for Waitara (weather and c other circumstances permitting) on MONDAY, o 13th instant,, at 3 p.m. „_, „ 'i_«. _4 t- Freight and Parcels collected, or can be ieit ai it Datby-street Store. - c For freight or passage apply to J. MYNOTT, Darby-street; Or Capt. HOLMEC3. on board OIFSALE, a thoroughly-broken well brea Setter Do?.—C. Watson, at W. J " Marks'. Chapel-street. ->;::-■ t, mo LET, two gooct Cottages, one of sevei JL rooms, and one of four, with gardens * water laid on, and every accommodation,- JAmes Reid. Eden Terrace. . ' ■ g AJN D J. SOtr ii 1 n _l • Freeman's Bay Steam Miijls, . )e And No. 101, Lower Queen-street Wnart, Auckland



rTNITED METH ODI ST FREE f_J CHURCH, Pitt and Vivcent-stkets. The ANNIVERSARY in connection with the above Church will be held on SUNDAY, MAY 12, 1878, When SERMONS will be Preached—in the Morning, at 11 o'clock, by Rev. D. Dutton ; in the afternoon, ut3 o'clock, by Rev. A.W. Webb ; and in the evening, at half-past six, by Rev. R. Taylor. „ . . .. . _ Collections after each Service in aid of the Tmst Funds. THE ANNUAL TEA MEETING Will be held on TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1878. After -which a Public Meeting will be held, when Addresses will be delivered by Ministers and Friends. Tea at half-past six o'clock. Ticket., Is. 6d. each. CJT. LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN 0 CHURCH, REMUERA. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES Will be held On SUNDAY, 19th May. The Services will be conducted by the Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., in the Morning at 11, and the Rev. A. Carricic in the Evening, at 6.30. On THURSDAY, 16th May, the ANNUAL SOIREE will be held, in the Church. Tea on the table at C.30. A number of clergymen and others will address the meeting. Solos and Duets during the evening, also Selections by the Choir. Tickets 2s 'Busses will leave the Post-office at 6 o'clock p.m. sharp. V\^E SLEYAN CHUKOHES. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). ITT-STREET.—Morning, 11, Rev. R. Hazleton, M. A.; Evening. 6.30, Rev. R. Hazleton, M. A. PARNELL.—Morning, 11, Mr. Jessop; Evening. 6.30, Mr. Dellow. GRAETON ROAD.—Morning, 11, Mr. P. Wills; Evening, 6.30, Rev. G. Bond. UNION-STREET.— Morning, ll.Mr. Beaumont; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Martin. PONSONBY.— .Sunday School Anniversary.— Morning, 11, Rev. G. .Bond; Evening, 0.30, Rev. W. i_irk ; an address Will be delivered in the afternoon by Rev. _-. Bond. NEW NORTH ROAD. — Afternoon, 2.30, Mr. P. Wills; Evening. 6.30, Mr. Beaumont. NORTH SHOK.E. — Morning, 11, Mr. Hogg; Evening, 6.30, Mr. J. Wills MOUNT EDKN.—Morning, 11, Mr. Dellow. NITED EVA N"G_TJ_TS TIC COMMITTEE. NOONDAY PRAYER MEETING, at the V.M.C.A. Rooms, kv_ry Monday, 12 to 1. All are invited. Monday, May 13, Rev. A. W. Webb will pre side. ■ LORNE- STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samvel Edger, BA. t Sunday, May 12.—Morning, " Many ideas of Life., and the true idea." Evening, Canon Farrar'a third and last Sermon on " Future Life. Sin and ita« Punishment." N.B.—Promoters of the Republicatjon will meet lor a few* minutes at close of service. ■ "\fEWTON KIRK. — Dr. Wallis will _Ll preach at the usual hours To-morrow.— Subjects: Morning, "Divine Visitations and Lost Opportunities." Evening, "Christ's Last Purification of the Temple." PRIMITIVE METHODIST CL_ U RCH, Alexandra-street. — Sabbnth Services :— Morning, at 11, Rev. R. Taylor; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. D. Dutton, F.R.A.S. Ci T. LDK E'S P R E S BY T E It I A N IO CHURCH, REMUERA.—A Special Ser mon to Young Men will be delivered To morrow Morning, at 11 o'clock, by the Rev. G. B. Monro. Cri1. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN lO CHURCH.—Services vill be conducted in the Church, at the junction of Kyber I'ass and fiymonds-Btreet, on Sunday, May 12.—Morning, at 11, and ICvening. at 6.30, Rev. J. M. JFraser. _ 01 STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN k_) CHURCH, Fonsonby Hall.—Divine Service will bo conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30., by Rev. Mr. Runciman. /^iONGREGATIONALCHURCH, Beres \_y ford-street.—Sunday Services, May 12.— Rev. J. Robertson, M.A.. will preach in the Morning, at 11; and in the Evening, at 6.30. Subjects: Morning. "A Living Sacrifice." Evening, " A Sermon to Wives and Mothers." mHEATRE ROYAL.—S^day~l_veu__.g I Services (under the conduct of tb« Young Men's Christian Association). May 12th, 1878. Doors open at 7.30; Service to begin at 8, and close at 9 p.m. All are invited. Seats free. Q^V"lTrrE NBO RG' S WORKS, >_5 AND Publications Illustrative of the Docctrinea of THE NEW CHURCH, can bo BORROWED GRATIS on application to MR. JAS. CLARE, Boat Buildeiv Custom house-street; or. MR. JAS. BAT TV. Brodick Cottage, Pongonby Road. T_j^~L~L~XNlT^nj D S O N CHEMISTS, 57, Victoria-street. NOTICE. The uudersigned begs to inform his friends and customers that'he is about to resume the management of his business, which will still be carried on. in the same place, and under the same name or style. P"~~_Ti DE OF TOKATEAGOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). Notice is hereby given that a Meeting of the Directors of the Pride of Tokatea Gold Mining Company (Registered), held at the Company's Office this 10th day of May, IS7B, a Call (15th) of Sixprree per Shore was made payable to the Mana. er. at the Company's Office, Shortland street, next Post-office, Auckland, on or before Wednesday, the 12th day of June, 1878. ROBERT HORNE, Legal Manager. Auckland, May 10,1578. ' TVT O T I C E. During Mr. MacCormick's temporary ab sence rom Auckland, hi* business of a Law Practitioner vtill be carried on as usual by Mr COLKMAN. COURT ZEALANDIA, No. 4741, A.0.F., A.D. xsfi#'!??sTs» t . The above Court will celebrate l|lipi_l|jp FIFTH ANNIVERSARY O__Hlwkr] concert $$L and ball LORNE-STREET HALL ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1878. Concert commences at 8 o'clock, when a num ber of J_ady and Gentlemen Amateurs hav{ kindly consented to assist. . . Dancing atlO. Refreshments will be providec FREE during the whole night. ■_... . , . TICKETS, THREE SHILLINGS, to be hac at Holland and Fortzer's. Quee_-street; Stacej and McWwin, City Buffet, Queen-street; Ed, Auger, ft-g^gg aHR&AS, Secretary. A °' F" A" D< *COURT PRIDE OF ONEHUNGA, No. 5261. <?£&*-. " The above. Court will celebrate brate their Third Annivcrsavj c4p§S»Epk by a BALL, to be hold in the Masonic Hall, Onehnnga. or _£%IS^PwftsV THURSDAY, 23rd May. V^i<#£_iK<>i«*s Double Tickets, 7s 6(1; Single I¥MmM __! 1 ss; may be had of the follow ylFiMJSLf^ilSing Committee :-W. Kelsall [$^P%m&sh* M Kelsall, W. Tapp, o, T Oofllln, M. H. Kesalnz, \V Bray,ami S.Bradley of Oneiiunva; als*> of Holland and Fortzar, 223 Queen-street, Aucklar^^ T . CODLTN> Secretary. A RTILLERY VOLUNTEER BALL At_ ————— A BALI- will be held in the CHORAL H ALJ on the Eve of Queen's Birthday, to celebrat the Twentieth Anniversary of the Auc_lan< Volunteers. Tickets, 103 6d each; to be obtained from th Officers and Members of the Artillery Volui teerS" E. HEIGHWAY^ ' Hon. Secretary. OUNT ALBERT HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Licences to despastnre Cattle will be issue until the 31st May. All Cattle straying mth District after t_at time will be impounded. A. I_. TAx—iUJtv, , Chairman. xxr : ;E.AFRK NOW OFERIN< 250 TROUSERS & VESTS, at 18s. 6d'.. Worth 355. CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, Queen-street, Auckland.



__ Meetings., • t O. Q. T. The SIR HENRY HAVKLOCK LODGE, No 21, Independent Order of Good Templars, meets as usual, in the Alexandra-street School rnooem t!e aver y TUESDAV o EY E NlN^a r t7. 3 0. G. SQUIRREL,* Secretary. rTr HA U PUBLIC HALL. The Annual Soiree and Concert, under the auspices of the Committee of me Church of England, Whau, will be held in the above Ball, on THURSDAY EVENING, May 36, 18.8. The Choir of St. Sepulchre's Church have again kindly consented to take part in the Entertain xnent. Tae on the tame .tU* gokeg*. Hon. Sec. UCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. A Special Meeting of the Company will he held in the Drill Shed on TUESDAY, the 14th instant. JOHN HORNE, Hon. Bee. * \ UCKLAND CHORAL SuCIETYT '■ Members of the Band are requested to meet ; at seven o'clock on Monday evening to practise , the Overture and Sinfonia. Other performing ■ ' members at half-past seve^ Hon.Ses. itTATIONALINDEPKNDENTORPKR ' J3( OF ODD FELLOWS. jgsmr>^ -A- Meeting will be held at ( V the Temperance Hall, Albert- W^^i^lfi-iStreet, on TUBS DAY, Hth : 1878, at half-past seven t W' p.m., for the purpose of ; ___#*»»_'_ opening a new Lodge. All Ig^r Members are cordially in vited to attend.—S. G. LEE, Secretary pro, tern. TT OBSON CORPS. AR. V. Monthly Inspection Parade will be held in the Drill-shed, on TUESDAY, May 11. A Meeting of the Finance Committee will be held immediately after parade. T __ T ._ By order. j. UTllui., Secretary. \ UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. ELECTION OF MEMBER. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 9th May, 1878. A Meeting of the Ratepayers of the Auckland Harbour Board will be held, in the Mechanics Institute, on THURSDAY, the 16th instant, at noon, for the purpose of Electing a Member, m terma of Clause 10 of " The Auckland Harbour Board Act, 1871." j. T . BO YLAN, Chairman. H E Committee of the Working Men's Club will receive offers for the use of various spaces on the Walls of the Club Rooms for Advertising Purposes amounting to 646 square feet in all for the term of six months ; otters in writing 'will be received tin til 18th Slay, at 6 p.m. The highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. , ~ All particulars may be obtained on applica !°nto w. LBPINE, Secretary. Tenders, m O BUTCHERS. Wanted, a Customer for Lease and Goodwill of Premises doing a good private trade in the central part of the Town. Principals only dealt with.~Ap P ly ] to GNAN & gTRONG< Solicitors, 4, and 5, Imperial Chambers, Vulcan Lane, rp O GASFI TTE R £ Tenders ■will be received iip to noon on TUES DAY, the 14th instant, for. Gasfitting and Water Service at the Neison-street Hchool. Specification at nwoffic^ _ ~ Architect. pp O B U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on Saturday, the 18th instant, for the Erection of Bank Premises at Greymouth, for the Bank of New Zealand. Plans. & c, at my og^»Jg^ Architect. piTY O~F AUCKLAN D TENDERS FOR LAYING WATER MAINS, The City Council will receive Tenders, until 2 p.m. on TUESDAY, 14th instant, for works as above, in terms of plan and specifications at this office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. p. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, May 8,1878. ITY OF AUCKLAND. DRAINAGE WORKS IN SHORT AND JERMYN-STRKETS. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2 p.m. of TUESDAY, the 14th instant, for works as above, in terms of plans and specifications at the City Surveyor's Office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tenders for Drainage. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, May 8,1875. ■ niTY OF AUCKLAND. ' REPAIRS TO COTTAGE. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2 p m. of TUESDAY, the Hth instant, for Repairs to Cottage at Western Springs, in terms of specifications at this office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed " Repairs to Cottage." . P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, May 9,1878. rUTY O~F A~U CKLAND. EXTENSION OF CITY WATER MAINS. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2 p m. of WEDNESDAY, 29th instant, for the Providing and Laying of Water Mains in the remaining portions of the City, in terms of plans, specifications, and conditions to be seen at this office. The Council dp not bind them selves to accept any tender. Tenders to be , endorsed, " For Extension of Mains." P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, 9th May, 1878. Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the " Debtors and Creditors I Act. 1876." and of the bankruptcy of Percy Reginald Vaughan, of Auck i land, Accountant, a-Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting l of the Creditors of the said, Percy Reginald Vaughan will be held at my Office, Supreme Court Buildings, on FRIDAY, the 17th day of " May. at half-past 12 o'clock p.m. Dated, at Auckland, this 11th day of May, IS7B# THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. » TN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW X ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. ] IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors , Act 1876." and of the Bankruptcy of Thomas Joseph Christopher Murphy, of Epsom, near Auckland, Farmer, a Debtor. -. ~T . Notice is'hereby given that at theiFirst Meeting of the Creditors of the faid Thomas Joseph Christopher Murphy, held this day. Thomas Macffarlane, of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, a Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, was elected Creditors' Trustee • in the Estate of the said Thomas Joseph Christopher Murphy ; and that the said Thomas j Macffarlane has, in writing, intimated to me c his acceptance of the aaid office. I Dated, at Auckland, this 11th day of May, EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, 0 Registrar. l * Thomas Joseph Christopher Murphy, Debtor in person. _______ « TN THE ESTATE OF W. WILSON JL AND CO.. <>F SHORTLAND, DRAPERS. ~ Creditors are requested to Prove their Claims G with me, on or before the 17th instant, when a first, and perhap3 final. Dividend willbepay ablC* " THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. Supreme Court Buildings. Auckland, 7t_ May, 1878.



To Let. npO LET, " Avoca,", a convenient house J[ corner of Jermyn and Eden-streets, with bath-room, pantry, garden. &c. now in the occupation of Mr. Alfred E. Isaacs. Ha3mst been thoroughly renovated. nno LET, Ground Floor or Upstair X Office Rooms, in High-street, at exceeding low Rents.-8. Rout. Cheap Leather and Boot and Shoe Warehouse, High-stfcc. nnO BE LET, a Store on the Sband at J. Tauranga, now in the occupation of Messrs. Home, and Reid, close to the new-wharf. Possession on Ist July. — Apply to William Commons T&uranga. mO LET, Residence lately occupied by .3. Mr Dyer, Selwyn r) c cc, Parnell, 12 rooms, with wash house, aivl i ■/, ry convenience- Apply to Mr Cnipan, next house; or at hi 3 office, at Messrs. Hesketii and Kichmond, Bank Buildings, Cue^'i-s'r^pt. For^Salca. wtl sin ess in wa i k at o. Jl> FOR SALE.—The above is a General Store uul Bakery, doing a good tivtde. Attached, on freehold property, is a JOwelling-House of nine rooms, a Cottage of three rooms, Four-Stall Stable Harness-room, Chaff-house, Cart-shed, Smoke-house, Garden, &c, &c, all in fli-st-class order. 'I'ekms Ka>y.—Vov Particulars apply to r & S. Morrin, Auckland. THOR SALE, a Skiff, 20ft. long, for £10 ; J? Ships Boats, ISs per toot: other Boats equally cheap. Boats on hire, Is per hour.— John G. Oliver. Beach Road. Wynyara Pier. jL^OK rtALE, or to Lease, at a very low •P rental, for a term of years, two 4-roomed Cottages in Symonds-street.— C. Williamson, Estate. Agent. Vulcan Lane. fS o - — Jj'OUK-KOOMJBiD HOUSE, for Sale, SbOO. in Ponsonby, <or £85, on very easy lerms.-C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane: /COLLEGE HILL, opposite the new \_y Beach Road (66 feet frontage). Freehold Site for sale.—W. F. Hammond, Architect. 423, Insurance Buildings. jrTfrJ PER ACRE. -130 acres of Good c&?J t>3 Level Land, about one mile from- Hamilton Station, Waikato.—S. "Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-'treet. FOII SALE, a good- second-hand Billiard Table, with Furniture, complete. ~J. M. and J. Mowbray, 42, Queen-street. _ IMPROVED "FARM" AT RAZOR 1L BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. HugiuMaekie 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. £?KA CASH, Balance by Weekly ■ita'Gji? -i J Payment?.—A now 6-roomed Villa, with freehold allotment, on the Ponsonby Road. Price, £330.-S. Vaile, Mouse and Land Agent, Shortlacd-street. &.- tuii'ki-i fe CASH, balance at 5% for six -«»< /W < > \y or ten years.—lmproved Farm of about 7o acres of s*ood soil, all fenced and in grass, well-finished House of (5 rooms, three-stal) stable, coach-house, oovr-ched, stock-yard, &c. 72 miles aoath of Auckland. Price, £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. ,f?KKA —SUBURBAN VILLA Residence <3s>'«J><lJ</. of 6 rooms, with out-buildings, ah in thorough repair, with 5 freehold allotments continuing about 3 acres, facing the sea, and commanding a splendid view. Terms to suit buyers.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. 1? A PER ACRE. Improved Farm of 130 S»tc acres, 24 miies south of Auckland, 80 to SO acres in grass, 20 acres bush ready for burn ing. 20 acres standing bush, soil rich, volcanic and chocolate loam; 3-roomecl House, cowshed, stockyard, &c.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next to the Post-ofßce. L»T|.»A -PRETTY Five-roomed Cottage, 3&A. 6 \r. with freehold allotment 40 x 160, goal well, t.too& and coal-shed, &c. Commands a good view : 20 minutes walk from Queen-street. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortand- - street. "OIOKTY AC HEW.—Eastern portion of JL Allotment No. 24, Cruawharo, for Sale, at a low price.—Apply R. Lai3hley, High-street, Auckland, agent for owner. FOII SALE, a substantial five-roomed House, nearly new, with two Allotments each 40 x 100; house fitted up with every con venience ; a good well and tank; garden well stocked with good fruit trees.—Apply to W. Baxter, North Store, Great North Road. Bread Cart For Sale/— Sj A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Dixrham-street. mWENTY-THREE POUNDS PER ,JL ACRE.—Land at Mount Eden for sale; good water available all the year round. Very easy terms.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. £\ YEARS' LEASE of Allotments in H.F Customhouse-street, for Sale; excellent position for business.- Apply to C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. T" WILL not be Responsible for any JL Debts contracted by my Wife, Elizabeth McGowan, after this date. JAMES McGOWAN. Dargaville. Northern Wairoa, ?>Jay 6,1878. EO " T 10 E. I will noJ: be rcspon^ihle for any Debts con tracted in the name of Chalmers and Co. from this date. JOSEPH HARRISON. MayS, 1575. M O 11 O X JLi AH Persons to whom John McLeofl, of •Hender. on'a Mill, is Indebted are requested to- Forward their Accounts to me before noon of MONDAY Is?:XT, the lbth inst.—Wm. Thorne, Solicitor, 81, Queen-street. MOTHERS" would do well, before they buy their Children's Boots, to inspect the Large Stock at W. J. Offer's, Bristol House, 152, Queen-street, opposite the Theatre Royal. T\ O M A I JN BOARD. May 7th, 1878. • Competitive Flans for forming Carriage Drives, Walks, &c, through the Domain are hereby invited. A Bonus of £10 will be awarded for the best design. Sealed plans will be .received by the undersigned up t© SATUR DAY, June Ist proximo. Information may be obtained from Mr Chalmers, Ranger, Domain. J. BROWN, Secretary.. Symonds-street, Aucldana. /riOMFORTABLY-FURNISHED Apart \j ments at Broughton Hall, Parnell Rise. 'VTOTICE! MOT10E!! NOTICE!!! Please Buy your Winter Costumps and Underclothing at MRS WILLIAMS. You can have a Dress of the Latest Fashion for less money than you can buy the material for. Underclothing, Corsets, Hosiery, Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, in great variety, cheap. A splendid lot or of Ladies' Fancy Wool Shawls. very cheap. Persons from the Waikato and othor parts of the country would do well to purchase their goods at Mrs Williams's, where they can ba supplied with Kar-rings, Brooches, &c, in great variety, splendid new patterns and designs; also Toys, very oheap. — Note the address: J. Williams, Junction Queen and Grey-streets, five doors above Market entrance, opposite fire-bell. /%N SALE, AND TO ARRIVE: American Averill Mixed Paint and Pure White Lead American Antifriction Grease ' American Double and Siujue-hooded and Open Buggies; and Buggy Harness American Chairs, Clocks Organs, Walnut and Marble-top Tables Fhade Rollers, Folding Chairs Bock Rests, Patent Chair Seats Valises, Picture Frames Wall Brackets Devoe's XCerosme. Consignments of above from First-class American Manufacturers, now landing and to arrive. B. TONKS & CO. TUESDAY, MAY 14. G. W. BINNEY WILL, sell hy auction at the Central Sale Roema, Tuesday, 14th instant, at II o'oloo'c, 7 bales Tasmanian Hops 20 cases Champagne 52 casks Vinegar •20 bovfis Raisins 100 cases Jams, Peak's H. and T 9 sucks Pea Nuts 15 tins Vermicelli. . a GEO. W. BINNEY Auctioneer. TUESDAY MAY T£ C.I T V M AR T. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. Ex R.M.s.s. Zealandia. from San • Francisco. • GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, on Tuesday next, li!h inttant, at 11 o'clock. . ' . R-ll bales HOPS (damaged). Tcims Cash. '