DEATH OF THE GREAT INDIAN MISSIONARY, DR. DUFF.

• The obituary by the last Suez mail, an nounced the" death, in Edinburgh, of the Key. Alexander Duff, D.D.L.L.D., the ■world-renowned missionary of the Free Church of Scotland, in India, at the ripe -age of three score years aud ten. Dr. Duff ■was born at Pitlochry, a village in the Highlands of Perthshire, of poor but very respectable and pious parentage. He , studied at St. Andrew's University with - distinguished success. Fired with zeal to - carry the gospel to the heathen, he, at the .. early age of 21 years, wished' to go out to India as a missionary. In October, 1529, he set sail from Portsmouth, in the Lady Holland, for India, with a determination to devote his life to missionary opera tions in that country. The vessel ■was wrecked at the Cape of Good Hope, and . of all the gifts as outfits he received before he left [home the only article saved from the shipwreck was a Bible. Arrived in India, he hod everything to do—not even a foundation stone 'was laid. _ In 1830 he founded a school and theological institution ■ which has long been the largest institution .of the kind in India. Dr. Duffs aim was to raise up a native ministry, andinthis he met with singular success. In 1539 he visited Scotland, on which occasion he addressed - the General Assembly of the Church of . Scotland, from the words, "Cease from man whose breath is in his nostrils;" settiug forth . ths obligation under which that Church was to send the gospel to India, where so many millions were perishing for want of knowledge. His address has been spoken •of as something surpassingly grand—as over-awing, controlling, and rivetting the Assembly. In 1843—the year of the dis ruption in the Church of Scotland—he • joined the. Free Church, and had, conse quently, to leave all the property of the mission, consisting of schools, chapels, &c, behind him. He, however, bore the sacrifice cheerfully, and set to work to re build. After thirty years' successful labour in India, he returned to Scotland in 1863, where he was appointed President of the Foreign Missions of the Free Church, and subsequently to the Chair of Evange- I Irstic Theology in the Free Church College, Edinburgh, which latter position he held till his death. After Dr. Candlish's demise, it was fully thought that the principalship of the new College would be given him, but a new management had got the same Assembly in hand, and the Col leges have been supplied with young, inexperienced men, such as Robertson Sniithe and live or six others that could be named —defenders and supporters, or at least, sympathisers with Smith. Dr. Duff felt deeply this slight put upon him. The fathers of the Church would never have done so. It was a work of a new generation. Latterly his health failed hopelessly, ter minating in death. Dr. Duff wrote, among other works, "New Era for the English Lan guage in India," " India, and Indian Missions," "Missions the chief end of the. Christian Church," " Qualifications, duties, and trials &c, of an Indian Missionary," " Letters on the Indian Rebellion," and numerous articles in the Calcutta Review, of which he was at the commencement of that periodical, and for severa' years, editor. Dr. Duff was twice moderator of the General Assembly of the Tree Church, namely, in 1851 and 1873.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before A. Bee-ham Esq., J.P.)

DRUNK AGAIN.

Agues Anne Tesser, a lady with two black eyes and a tremendously swollen face, was charged for the fourth time within three months with being drunk. She was consequently sent to gaol for seven «'ays' ■with hard labour. INEBRIATES. Geo Hesford audWm Lestrange were each i fined 5s and costs for being it» toxicated. IMPROPRIETY. Peter James Mack was charged with ■ wilfully and obscenely exposing himself in Darby-street. p?-/The prisoner pleaded drunkenness but • Constable Hogan proved that he was sober .. and that the offence was intentional.— Forty-eight hours imprisonment with hard labour. This was all the business.

MR HARDING'S BENEFIT.

Ths programme of Mr Harding's benefit, which appears in our advertising columns, is of an exceedingly attractive nature. Mi- Nairn will sing his favourite song, " Thou art ever in my dreams." Mr Rivers is to give, " Keep one little kiss, love," and the beneficiareisputdownfor, "Long it is, love, since we parted." The comic department will be supported by Messrs Carey and P. Doran ; the former will sing, " Good-bye, Susan Jane," and the latter, " Daffuey, do you love me?" Several dances will be given, and the whole performance will con clude with a farce by Pat Doran and the Company.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

HAMILTON, this day. MISADVENTURE TO SARGOOD'S TRAVELLER.

The trap drawn by Mr Finlarpen, Sar good's traveller, fell into the river last night at 6 o'clock, through the breaking of the punt fastenings when the trap was be ing taken off. Fortunately the horses had been unharnessed, or they would certainly have been drowned. All Mr Finlarpen's goods were recovered except 2 boxes of samples, and the order books.

TAURANGA, this day.

MR VESEY STEWART AND SIR JULIUS VOGEL.

The Bay of Plenty " Times" published a long letter from Vesey Stewart, dated from Belfast, bitterly denouncing Sir Julius Vogel, who, he states, is placing obstacles in the way of emigration. Mr Stewart_sta.es that the second party will arrive in the middle of August, and that among them are Cheshire and Midland county farmers with capital.

NAPIER, this day. GREAT, NATIVE MEETING. A large native gathering was recently held in this district.at which representatives of Opotiki, Wairarapa, Taupo, Waikato, and Poverty Bay, were present. At the Pakowhai meeting four teen hundred were present. Henare Matua read the minutes of the meeting at Poukawa, which were confirmed, and Wirumu Kingi and his tribe assented to the objects of the meeting. A chief from Wairarapa called Manihiri, asked the meeting to appoint a committee of twelve, consisting of the principal chiefs present, to consider and report on tbe various questions of native importance. The request was agreed to, and a committee of twenty-four appointed, every tribe being represented. The latter committee met and reported on the following :— MAORI NATIONAL COMMITTEE. It was agreed that 'a national committee be appointed, consisting of one representative of each tribe in the North Island, said committee to meet once a year prior to the meeting of the General Assembly, and to take into considera tion all native petitions and questions con nected with native affairs proposed to he brought before Parliament, the decision f the committee to be final. , . Twenty-four consented to this proposal viz., the i Ngatibahungungu, from Wairarapa, Hawke's Bay, Wairoa, Tauranga, and 'i ologa Bay, a portion ot Ngatiporou, the trP'OS of Wanganui, Taupo, Rangitikei, Rancritam, Uriv.era, and various others. All these tribes consented to have their affairs managed by the Eroposed committee. It was also proposed le ave a bill drafted and presented to Parliament to give certain powers to the committee. Re cemmendations and the proposals of committee were then put to the general meeting and agreed to by 1454 male natives, who signed a paper to that effect. THEY AGREE TO GIVE SIR GEORGE GREY A TRIAL. Renata asked the chief of the tribes whether they would support Sir George Grey and Mr Sheehan when it was agreed to give them a trial. The natives' proposals re the land hill included the Native Lands Court presided over by natives, no lands to be Bold except through the Court. ■ KARAITIA-NA TEKAMOANA. Karaitiana signifies his intention in the event of a dissolution of not again seeking to represent the East Coast district.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. THE GOLDEN AItROW. In the Warden's Court the forfeiture of the Golden Arrow was contained. A Sunday-school teachers.' convention takes place on Good Friday. Each speaker is allowed seven minutes. Thirteen subjects are prepared for consideration. CLERICAL DISPUTE. Theßav. V. Lush is in hot water concern ing Moody and Sankey books and Scripture pictures, said to have been presented to Parawai school by Mrs James Mackay, and towards which many inhabitants con tributed.

(PRESS age not.)

CHBISTCHUIICH, this day. KACING NOTES. Tramp Card was scratched last night for the Great Handicap, and having gone lame he is not likely to start for any event at the Autumn meeting. The following are the weights for the Free Handicap :—Temple ton, 9st 81bs; Ariel, 9st 41ba; Trump Card, Sst 61bs ; Bribery, Sst 41bs ; Titama, Bst 21bs; Foul Play, 7st Bibs ; Jangler, 7st 81bs ; Longland, 7st 51bs j Bide-a-Wee, 7st 31bs; Maritana, 7«t; Rauolf, 7st; Mufti, 7st; Standard Bearer, 7st; John Stoffel, 6*t 121bs ; Oberon, 6st Slbs ; Luna, 6st 31bs; Ratofttclier, 6at; Mouse-trap, Gat; Ivaahoe, 6st ; Eclipse, 6st; Undiue, 6st.

WELLINGTON, this day. The Wakatipu, for Auckland, not calling at Napier, left at 2.30 this afternoon. Passengers: Messrsßrathwaito, Sharp, Franklin, and Circus Troupe.

GKEYMOUTH, this day. QUARTZ DISCOVERIES. New quartz reefs have been discovered in both the Moonlight and Black Ball dis tricts. Several claims have been applied for. The stone shews good gold.

CITY COUNCIL.—This Day.

The ordinary meeting of the City Council was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Present : His Worship the Mayor, Coun cillors Goldie, Waddell, Morton, Fleming. AN EXPLANATION. His Worship said before the ordinary business of the Council was proceeded with he wished to make au explana tion. He had always refrained since he had been in tbe Council from appearingiu print, and preferred to come to the Council and make an explanation of any matter that seemed to require it. He desired therefore, to make some remarks with reference to amatter which appeared in the "Herald," and which he believed would be very misleading. Tho Mayor of One hunga wasreportedin that day's "Herald" to have said with reference to the license recently granted by the Onehunga Borough to a Slaughterhouse at Panmure that " the best proof of the perfect legality of the whole arrangement was ' that the Mayor of Auckland told him the Western Springs Abattoir was not yet a success, and that they had tried every way to up set the Onehunga one but could not. As soon as be (the Mayor) saw the state ment in the " Herald," he had written to the Mayor of Onehunga, and asked him to contradict it. He could not believe that the Mayor of Onehunga had made such a statement, as he (the Mayor of Auckland) had never authorised anything of the kind. He could only say that he had done nothing to injure the Onehunga abattoir, though if the Council had desired he believed they could have prevented it. Up to the present time all he had done was to endeavour to render the uew city abattoirs what it ought to be. Councillor Goldie said he was glad the explanation had been made. REMISSION OF BACK RATES.

A letter was read from Louisa Hertz, who is in an-ear of rates, asking to havo back rates remitted. The Town Clerk said the rates had been running six or seven months, and a few shillings had been paid at a time. On the motion of Councillor Goldie, seconded by Councillor Fleming, the matter was referred to the Finance Committee.

MR CLARK, C.E. A letter was read from Mr W. Clark, announcing his arrival in Auckland, and stating that if he recovers his health suffi ciently, he will be ready to give his advice at a fee of £125 a week. The Mayor said from the favourable notices of Mr Clark, which he had seen in Australian papers, he had thought it his duty to communicate with that gentleman. The position of the draianage of the city was a very important matter. Councillor Goldie approved the engage ment of Mr Clark, as the drainage of Auck land could only run in one direction. On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Councillor Goldie, the matter was referred to the Public Works Committee. ANOTHER APPEAL.

A letter was read from T. B. Hannaford, on account of a Mr Cook asking forremission of rates.

Councillor Goldie moved and Councillor Masefield seconded, " That the matter be referred to the Finance Committee," inquiry meantime to be made into the truth of the statement. REMOVAL OF LAMP. A letter was read from the Church secre tary of the Baptist Church, asking that the lamp at the corner of Wellesley-street and Chapel-street may be removed, and fixed at the lower corner near the chapel. The Surveyor reported that there were no objections, but the Church should bear the expense. Councillor Waddell moved that the recommendation be carried, out, when the footpath is permanently formed, on condi tion that the Church pay the expense. On the motion of Councillor Goldie, the matter was deferred until after the per manent level has been fixed. SHERIDAN-STREET. A letter was read from Mr H. H. Leys, re damage done to property in Sheridan-street by an alteration in the levels. The Surveyor reported that he did not think Mr Leys should be exceptionally dealt with, as'other residents in the street ! were worse off. The Mayor thought the £7 10s should be I paid. This was the expense incurred through the alteration of 7ft. above the original level, which tho city surveyor said would be the height of the fence. Councillor Goldie thought if any such mistake were made by the engineer, the latter should pay the £7 10s. • Councillor Masefield opposed the pro posed compensation as being a bad pre cedent. '~.__, The Surveyor said he had pointed out the levels to Mr Leys, and these levels had not been altered. i Councillor Fleming said there appeared to have been a mistake, and he thought ] compensation should be paid. He moved that the amount of the retaining wall be granted. The Surveyor said perhaps the house was not exactly in the place he had supposed when he pointed out the level. Councillor Waddell moved and Councillor Goldie seconded, and it was carried, " That the matter be referred to the Public Works Committee—Mr Leys and the Surveyor lo be in attendance. APPLICATION FOR SCORIA. A letter was iead from J. H. R. Stainspor, requesting that a few yards of scoria-ash may be spread on the footpath in Sheridan street. TREES. A letter was read from H. Foreman, stat ing what has been done to the trees, the pro perty of the Council, |during the past six months. • MARKET BY-LAWS. A letter was read from R. C. Greenwood, calling the attention of the Council to the unsatisfactory state of the market by-laws. Ihe Town Clerk said Mr Greenwood was a month in arrear. ~..._.' .. Several councillors urged that the account be kept close up. NEWTON FIBB BRIGADE. A letter was read from the superintendent

of the Newton Fire Brigade, offering £25 per annum for the use of water at practices. The Mayor reported the progress made by the Brigade, and said he thought the Council should render any assistance in its power. « f-" Councillor Waddell said Mr Hughes had no spare hydrants. It would be absurd to assist the Newton Brigade in the face of a resolution to withdraw aid from the Auck land Brigade. On the motion of the Mayor, seconded by Councillor Goldie, the matter was re ferred to the Public Works Committee. IMPROVEMENTS IN COLLINGWOOD-STREET. A letter was received from Jas. John stone, relative to the improvements in Collingwood-street, and asking tho city to pay half the expense of a retaining wall. Councillor Cosgrave moved, and Coun cillor Goldie seconded, "That the matter be referred to the Public Works Committee." —Agreed to. VACANCY IN HARBOUR BOARD. A letter was received from the Secretary of the Harbour Board, announcing the retirement of E. Isaacs, Esq., and re questing the Council to fill the vacancy. Councillor Waddel moved, "That Mr Buchanan be appointed." He believed in a change in these matters, as being a healthy principle. In reply to a question as to whether he would accept the office, Councillor Goldie said he would prefer not, as he was a tenant of the Board, and lie would prefer to be in dependent. Councillor Cosgrave moved, and Council lor Masefieldseccnded, " That Councillor Isaacs be re-appoiuted." After further discussion Councillor Cos graveand Councillor Waddel withdreAv their motions, aud the matter was deferred for consideration until next meeting. FOOTPATHS IN VICTORIA-STREET. A letter was received from Christopher Greenaway, drawing attention to the state of the footpaths in Victoria-street. Moved by Councillor Goldie, and seconded by Councillor Waddell, that the letter be received and laid on the table. The Surveyor said the whole of the paths were to be gravelled, and tho men were now preparing them for it. The Mayor said it appeared that Mr Greenway had refused to pay the rates on the property. The Town Clerk said £21 was due in rates. Mr Greenway postively refused to pay. There was some dispute about a ease between Mr Greenway and Mr Pierce. Councillor Goldie proposed that Mr Greenaway's letter be referred to the Public Works Committee, and that the City Surveyor be instructed to report on the street. PARNELL WATER SUPPLY. Letter from J. H. Melton, Mayor, re questing information as to rate of water supply. Referred to Public Works Committee for report. INCREASE OF SALARY. Telegram from G. S. Cooper, Welling ton, asking for a recommendation from the Council with reference to an application by Mr Graham, Relieving Officer, for an increase of salary to £150. It was agreed that Mr Cooper be in formed, that the Board do not see any reason why the salary should bo increased. IMPROVEMENT COMMISSIONERS. Letter from the Secretary with reference to the Police Court as offices offered to the City Council. Tho Mayor said the Secretary to the Improvement Commissioners had no per mission to write such a letter. Councillor Morton moved, Councillor Goldie seconded, and it was agreed to, that the Secretary be informed that the Council do not propose to take fresh offices. THE WOODEN SHANTIES. Letter from the Harbour Board stating that the wooden structures in Custom-house street would be tenanted only from week to week, and appointing that the Council allow them to remain for six months. Councilor Waddle said, they were only shanties which would be erected to compete against people holding large properties and paying heavy rates. It was agreed that three months be granted. DRAINAGE FROM HOBSON-STREET TO GREY STREET. The following tenders were received :— J. Meaner, £527; A. McGuire, £510; J. Heath, £589. The tender ot Mr McGuire was accepted. ADDITIONAL VALVE PIPES. The following tenders were received :— T. Constable, £111; J. James, £9S; A. Grey. £199; J. Malcolm. £S9. The last was accepted.

EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1818



A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS M A T E II I A L S Just Opened. 3EL Atkins Invitbs attention to his Stock of New Dress Materials, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Black and Coloured Silks. Velvets, Velve teens, &c, suitable for the coming Season. Now on View. Splen did Colours in New Silk Keps, Wool Reps, 'Wool Poplinettes, Satin Cloths, Wool Serges,!1 willed Carmelites, Estamane Serges, French Merinos, Winseys, and Fancy Dress Goods. All splendid value. All tho new shades pro curable in Stock. The selection this season is the largost and best ever shewn in the city. Good quality Black Silk at 3s lid per yard. All the now shades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Che>.p Blankets. Quilts, Sheetings, Table Linen, Flannels, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. IN T-IE CLOTHING DEPART MjE N T New Tweed Suits. Coats, Trow sers and Vests suitable for all classes. A large Stock of Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, in our own make and imported. An immense stock of New Tweeds in Bannockburn, MosKiel, Scotch, West of England, &c. Tailors can select from the largest stock in Auckland at Wholesale Prices. Cheap Tweeds suitable for Boy's wear. Good Quality Guaranteed, and Prices Lowest in Auckland for All Descriptions of [Drapery and Clothing. «_r H. ATKI NS. -538 mO GRAIN & FEED MERCHANTS. Wanted, Tenders to SUPPLY Cooper and Bailey's Great Circus and Meaagcrie with HAY, OATS, STRAW, AND BRAN. Particulars on applcation to Mr Chas. D-RMER on board Ship Golden Sea, from 8 to 10 o'clock a.m. WANTSD, a Female Servant who can cook well; also a Nursegirl.—Apply Pulleng, Fruiterer, Queen street. ANTED, a Housemaid for hotels in Hamilton and Mercury Bay, Cook for Dining-room (woman), also for gentlemans family, General Servants, Nursegirls.—E.Henry s Registry, Shortland-street. ANTED, for Auckland Club, a regular supply of Poultry and Vegetables. —G. Robson. Caterer. WANTED, a respectable Female Servant.—Mrs Joseph Craig, Symonds street. WANTED, Female Cooks (good places), really excellent Situations open (town and country hotels and private families) for Female Servants and Farm Couples.—Hanna ford's Registry, Queen-street. ANTED, a good Woman Cook.— Waterman's Dining Rooms, Queen -1 street.



WANTED, a Furnished Bedroom for a young lady, whose business is in town. —Apply by letter to Beta, Star office. WANTED, a Man as General Servant. Apply atonco Park Hotel. ANTED, a Boy about 13 or 14.— J. H. Symonds, Hairdresser, 50, Queen street^^ WANTED, a Lad with some know ledge of the trade,—S. M. Green, Boot and Shoe Maker, Queen-street. WANTED to Purchase, for cash, a First-class Merchant's Safe.—Apply by letter, statins: where to be seen and price, ad dressed " Safe." Star Office. DRAPER.— Wantd, an • Assistant Draper.—Milne and Choyce. WANTED, a respectable I Lad to drive a Baker's Cart.—Mr Lyle, Glasgow Bakery, Wellington-street. \/\T ANTED, a Butcher and also a, V T Carter.—Apply at once to F. G. Clayton. WANTED, a smart active young Man for the Butchering.—R. and W. Hellaby, Shortland-street. W~ ANTED, an Errand Boy.—Apply to D. Eyitt, Gunmaker, opposite tho Market. ANTED to Let, a 4-roomed House in West-street. Newton, rent ss; 4-roomed House near the Market, rent 8s; 3-roomed House, Lome-street, rent 6s. — Apply to Or. Baston, Vincent-street.' ANTED, a trustworthy person to take charge of two children and assist in needlework.— V or address apply this office. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making.—Apply to the Misses Donald son's, "Lome-street. WANTED, Apprentices to the Dress making. — Mrs. Thomson, Manukau Road, Parnell. WANTED, a Journeyman Baker, also a Boy to drive a cart. —J. Leslie, Union kery, Parnell. "TSTANTED, a Salesman for the Clothing, also several good Salesmen for other dopartments.—Apply J. COSGRAVE & CO. WANTED (for the labour only), Ten ders to eroct a Saw-mill Shed at Ara tapu.—Apply on Saturday morning, beforo ton o'clock, Union Sash and Door Co., Mechanics' Bay; WANTED, for New Plymouth, a good Harnessinaker ; ono thoroughly conver sant with and competent to make any kind of harness and general work.—Apply H*nry Brace and Co. (Limited), Wholesale Saddlers, High street. WANTED, Gentlemen before purchas ing Winter Clothing to see F. McMasters' new stock of Coats, Trousers and Vests, Shirts, Socks, Ties, Scarfs, &c, &c. W" ANTED immediately for the Ship Golden Sea, chartered by Cooper and Bailey's Great Circus and Menagerie, for Callao (South America), a Chief and Second Steward; as also a Cook. Those used to Passenger Steamers or Ships preferred. None but fiist-clas. and strictly sober men need apply. Good references indispensable.—Apply in person to Mr Chas. Dermer on board Bhip from 8 to 10 o'clock a.m. WANTED, lessons in Short-hand.— Apply by letter, stating terms, &c, to A.8., Star Office. WTANTED TO PUTtOIIASE,VoIun- V V teer Land Scrip.—Samuol Cochrane and Son. WANTED, Benchmcn. —Aberdeen' Boot Factory. WANTED, a General Servant; good plain cook and laundress; references required.—Apply, beforo 12 o'clock, to Mrs. Saunders, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. WANTED, a strong active Boy ; one accustomed to the engineering prof erred J. Partington, Engineer, Wakelield-street. ANTED to Sell (cheap), 40 dozen Josephine Gloves, size C, oi, 6&, 6}, 2s 6d per pair; also a lot of Light Fancy Coloured Josephine Kid Gloves, 71, 7_, 73. 2s 6d per pair ; lOOlbs. of Knitting Cotton, Is lOd per lb.; 1000 jards Wincey. 6d, worth 9d; 1000 yards Flax Shirting, heavy, at 10_d per yard, worth Is 6d; a largo lot of Fancy Ribbons, wide widths, 6d per yard, worth Is; a lot of Hats, Flowers, Feathers, &c. &c, also sold cheap.—Wm. Eyre, Enneskillen House, Victoria-street. ANTED Known, that D. Uoldik is prepared to supply ad kinds of Timber and other Building Maerials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Lath«, Shingles, &o. &o. at the lowest marketprice, at his Yards to m-h oufe-strcot. ANTED, Purclmsfc.s lor all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ngs, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet tho times.—Auckland Timber Company Limited), G. HoLr.SHiP. Manager. W _ HIT X LaAvn Handkerchiefs, hemmed, such beauties, 4d each, they do for the ladies to laugh in instead of their parasols, which I see they do when they meet me in the street; they also do well for the ladies to cry in when their husbands won.t buy them one of my 3s 6d Velvet Jackets. I have lots more useful Tooth Combs at 2d ; Alexander and Morley Knitting Cotton, Is 9d lb. lam bringing Winter Crino lines into fashion again, and no wonder, they are so handsomo and superior, and only 2s; the same as regards Dress Improvers, of which I have bought over 25 doz. moro, and such pretty ones at Cd, made of roal down, and some econo mical onus made of leather at the same prico. I have not known any lady to buy one for her own use, but either for someone else or for a child's Dillow ; however, they sell fast, and I am not inquisitive. Ladies, what would your hus bands say if they knew what I was writing about. Red, Blue and Black Felt House Boots, •Is (id, for those who don't wish to catch cold; Ladies' Scarves (white), 6d ; Knitting Pins (wooden), 3d pair; fresh lot of Ladies' Cloth and Velvet Jackets, 3s 6d to 9s, a great bargain ; lot of White Lace, Id to 3d a yard; Infants' Red and Blue Felt Boots, Is 9(1 pair; Coloured Shawls, 2s Gd each ; Ladies' Leather Bags, 2s 6d; Beautiful Chemises, 3s 6d each; Night Dresses, 53 6d; largo lot of good fccents, 4d a bottle; Lavender Water, sd; large do, 9d: lay in a stock of my superior 33 Green Tea, as I shall not got any more, I only intend to keep to my splendid 2s Tea ; handsome Collars and Cuffs, Is tho set; Ladies' Umbrellas, 2/6; Gents* do., 2/6; Hamburg Net, for dresses, Is 3d yard; Children's White and Coloured Socks, 3d ; Men's Unbleached do, <_jd; Boys' do, _Jd ; 200-yard Reels Clark's Black Glazed Cotton, Id, or lOd a dozen ; Large White Towels, 4d ; Men's Braces, 6d. I intend soon to tell the ladies how to get rich, and also several other things, but I havo not time at present; also about my discovery of Perpetual Motion, and several other " trifling" matters, which, as the papers say, are held over for the present. I don't intend to have any of my advertisements copyright, so the "Herald," or any other paper, can insert them free of charge; just reflect on my liberality. Grey and other Coloured Braid, Is the .-gross ; Ribbon Velvet, 18 yards for Is ; lot of Black Brooches and Earrings, 4d, fid, and 9d. Small shopkeepers and hawkers may do well through buying of me, as I have a very large stock of bargains. Keep my advertisement by you, as I often have some of the last lots left. Strong Thin Wrapping Paper, 2s a ream; House, Shop, and Apartment To Let Papers, 4d a dozen; Large Bottles Hair Oil, 6d; handsome sets of Brooch and Earrings, 6d the set; Safety Matches, id a packet of 10; splendid Canary Seed, 31bs fori s. I advertise things at such low prices, that people who judge others by them selves think lam deceiving them; for their information I beg to state that I shall always return the money for any article not approved of, if they do not keep it over two weeks; Boys' Turban Hats, reduced to 3d; Empty Cases, 3d; Barrels, Is; handsome Is 9d Kits for Is; tell your boys I am selling 2d Jew's Harps for Id, and Id ones for _d; such lovely Puff Boxes, at Is 3d, if they are not solid silver they look very much like it; Snuff Boxes, Id each ; Kid Reviver, reduced to Id a bottle; Coloured Lead Pencils. 2d or Is 6d a dozen ; other Good Pencils, Id or 9d a dozen; Pea Nuts, 6d per lb, or 3d by the bag; a fresh beautiful assortment of Hair Plaits, Chignons, Coronets, &c.; a variety of Hair Pads at 2d—W. H. Dampier, Victoria street, corner of Hobson-street. I'LL Buy Volunteer Scrip for £18 and upwards. I'll buy 2 acres of Remuera Land.—T. B. Hannaford, Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. T> E V 1 V A L SERVICE J\i The Rev. Mr Nixon, from the Thames, will preach in the Primitive Methodist Chapel at Newmarket TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVEN ING, at 7.30. " Come and hear." Xjy E L C O M E. A SOIREE will be held in the Primitive Methodist Chapel, Newmarket, on FRIDAY Evening next, to Welcome the new Minister, Rev. Mr Jones, late of Manawatu. Addresses will bo given by Revs. Thomas Buddie, N. Monroe, Taylor, and the new Pastor. Sankey's Melodies by a select Choir. Tea at 6.30. Tickets, Is 6d; may be had from Messrs. Bishop, Jenkins, or at the door. The chair will be occupied by D. Goldie, Esq """ rgIHE Shareholders of the I Hibernian Band will give a MOONLIGHT EXCURSION (weather permitting), on TUES DAY, 23rd April, in p.s. Takapuna, which will leave the Wharf at Eight o'clock. Music provided. Tiokets, Is each; to be obtained from any of the Shareholders. J. SULLIVAN, Treasurer I JAS. Dt-MPSEY, Secretary. T. SEPULCHRE'S.—Thursday in Holy Week.—Holy Communion, 8 a.m.; Evening Prayer and Sermon, 7 p.m. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, Beres ford-street.—Mr. B. Short, of Nelson, will preach in the above Church this (Wednesday) evening, at 7.30 o'clock.



TTTANTEEw the Public to know that I VT have Ofi'Sale (cheap) what they want, viz. -—Ladies' or Girls' small-sized Felt Hats, 2s 6d, worth 5s each; Black Ostrich Feathers, Is 3d each ; Wings, 6d each ; Winceys. 6d per yard ; Black Straw Hats, Is each; Berlin Wools, in shaded and plain colours ; Fingering Wool, soft and beautiful; Ladies' Underclothes very choap; Corsets, very strong, 2s 6d each ; also in Thomp son's and Acme Brands; Patent and Silk Velvet in the piece; Turquoise and Hat Silks; Linen Handkerchiefs. The best value yet offered to the public—Embroidery, Plain and Feathered Ribbons, Ribbon Velvets, &c, &c, &c. Also, at ridiculously low prices—Si'k Boot Laces, 3d per dozen ; Rack Combs, 3d each ; Good Purses, Id, 3_d, Id. 6d, and Is each; Black Earrings, 2d per pair; Neckties, 6d each; Bows, 6d; White Handkerchiefs, 4d; Best Scents, 6d per bottle; Best Brown Cotton Socks in Auckland for 6d per pair (woven tops). The Handsomest and Cheapest Lot of Children's Dress Jackets, &c, in town: Jackets, from Is 6d each; Fine White bocks, 3d per pair. Other goods to numerous to mention.—J. Green, three doors from Albert street. N.B.—No one can sell Cheaper, except large direct importers, and then only in large quantities.—J.G. WANTED, everybody to keep the money in the country, and Purchase the Wangarei Kamo Coal. Try a small quantity before you get your winter supply. The best local Coal in the Province. All orders left at tho Yard, Fort Britomart, or at Mr. G.i.Neal's, corner of Nelson and Wellesley-streets,' will be promptly attended to.—__. Barr, agent. Xjy^ ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. ' MONE V ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Ofllce, 165, Queen-street, opposito Savings Private F^itran^o dow'iright-of Wfty- Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT UF NEW ! ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In tho matter of tho "Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and of the bankruptcy of Percy Reginald Vaugiian, of Auck land, Accountant, a Debtor. This is to notify that Percy Reginald Vaughan, of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auck land, in the Colony of New Zealand, accountant, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to be hold at the Supreme Court-house, Auckland aforesaid, on THURSDAY, the 25th day of April instant, at the hour of half-past twelve o'clock p.m. Dated, at Auckland, this 17th day of April, 1878. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. Percy R. Vaughan, debtor in person. gmEWjrogMgCTggpggßg^gggggggg^aaggag^r^^fflß ss£*S- nn H E B ELD!-TOPPER 3p||§g; JL CRICKETERS. The s.s. DURHAM (under Charter to the above Tcaml will leave on THURSDAY, 18th instant, at 6.30 p.m., for Coromandel, remaining there all Good FainAY, leaving in the evening at 9 o'clock, for Grahamstown, then leaving Graharostown so as to arrive in Auckland early on Monday morning in tir.e for the Easter Races. Tickets for the round trip. 15s. each. H. W. HEATH, Manager. =L**^ A UCKLAND STEAMSHIP j|||§g£i\_ COMPANY. • REDUCTION OF FREIGHT. FOR NAPIER DIRECT. SOUTHERN CROSS Detained on account of Hlaf-yearly Inspection, will sail at _ p.m. TO-MORROW (Thursday), the 18th instant, landing Passengers and Freight on the Wharf. The steamer will henceforward make weekly trips, and has splendid saloon accommodation for travellers. Saloon Tickets: Single, £1 ; Return, £7. Steerage, £3. Freight, £1 5s per ton ; Tranship ment of Goods, £1 per ton. Large quantities at special rates on application to the undersigned. W. LODDER, Manager Auckland Steamship Co. «s£Vte^]^TOTICE TO SPORTSMEN. Tho s.s. TRANSIT will ieave for Wairoa on THURSDAY, at 5 p.m., instead of Friday as advertised, returning on Friday at 5 p.m. Return Fare, Five Shillings. N.B.—Tne Ducks are very thick just now. Good accommodation for Travellers at Wairoa. M. NICCOL, Agent. «£iV*s- TTIXCURSIONtoWAIWERA lg||£||^J_l- (HOT SPRINGS). Tho s.s. LILY will leave as abovo on GOOD FRIDAY at 11 a.m., returninp on EASTER MONDAY, arrivinK in Auckland at 11 a.m. Return Tickets, IPs. j^ASEYJc__»_ A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD* TO MASTERS AND AGENTS OF VESSELS. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 13th April, 1878. In future tho Shipping Wharfage Accounts will bo kept at this Office instead of the Check Clerk's Office, Queen-street Wharf. J. M. BRIGHAM, Secretary and Treasurer. CST, a Letter not addressed, black bordered envelope. Please leave at Star. A UCKLAND RAILWAYS. Eastee Holidays. RETURN JOURNEY AT SINGLE RATES. Tickets will be issued from any Station on Thursday, April 18th, at single rates, available for return any day up to and including Monday, the 22nd. From Monday, 22nd, to Saturday, 27th, Tickets will be issued from any Station at single rates, available for return on day of issue only, for 50 miles and under. Over 50 miles, available for return day after issue. GOOD FRIDAY. Trains between Auckland and Onehunga will as on Sundays. _ _ ... ... The Morning Train to and from Hamilton will run, but all others on the Main Line will be^ suspended. .. _ . _ __ ~ Kaipara Railway.—No Trains on Good Friday. EASTER MONDAY ar.d TUESDAY. Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga to Ellerslie, One Shilling, single or return, irres pective of class. Tickets, admitting to Course, will be issued from Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. imDEN TERRACE BIK ER Y. MR. J. DAVIS, in returning his sincere thanks to the public for the liberal support that he has received since he commenced business in the Grocery line, begs to notify that he has also commenced Baking and Confectionery, and trusts that he will be patronised by the public. All orders will be strictly attended to, and a good article!guaranteed. A GRICULTURAL RISKS. THE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY Is prepared to INSURE against FIRE— Agricultural Risks, Grain in Stook or Stack, and Steam Threshing Machines travelling from dlace to place. LOWEST CURRENT RATES. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, __*>1 _Tb to 00 LENT, on Building Society cwXvF principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, V ul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. NE POUND REWARD.—Lost, on Friday last, a Silver Finger Ring, with an inscription on the inside. Whoever will bring the same to this office will receive the above reward. ■ LOST, Stolen, or Strayed, a Black Horse ; brand, BC on the shoulder; short maine, short tail, little white on hind foot.—£l reward on bringing the same to Wm. Perrin, Onehunga. i LOST, on Tuesday in Parnell bus' or between Post-office and Windsor Castle, a Lady's Puree.—The finder will be rewarded on returning same to this office. TW" OTICE OF REMOVAL. MR. WILLIAM MILLER, Boot and Shoe- Maker, wishes to inform his Friends and Customers that ho has Removed from his former premises on the Queen-street Wharf to the RAILWAY WHARF, and hopes to receive former patronage.



Tenctec*- - TJEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NELSON TO FOXJgILL RAILWAY. PORT CONTRACT. (FORMATION ONLY). i LENOTH ABOUT 65, CHAINS. Public Works Office, Wellington, 9th April, 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 Port Contract." Plans and Specifi cations may be seen At the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Christob-ureh,. Dunedin, Invercargill, and Wellington, and the Chief Surveyor's Office, Nelson. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if pre sented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at any of the above-named Offices by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged ; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-ono days, and to be ia favour of the Receiver- Get'eral's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command*. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief; N.B.—Plans for this contract can be pur chased at the-above o-fioes. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will bo received until noon of. WED NKSDAYV Bth instant, for the Erection of Building at Onehunga for Mr Longley. Plans, &c., at my office, Albert-street. EDWARD B4.RTLI-Y, Architect. ■fp~Q B U I L DE.R S. Tenders will bo received up to. noon on THURSDAY, the 18th inst., for Fittings and Counters required at the New Zealand Clothiug : Factory Company's Premises, Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. Ttt-OTICE TO BUSHMEN. Tenders will be received till the 18th instant, for Splitting Puriri Pos's in Pukekohe.—Apply, by letter, to Mason Bros., Parnell Nurseries. \fFWTON FIRE BRIGADE. TENDERS FOR UNIFORM. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon on SATURDAY, 20th instant, for the Supply, of Twenty-four Suits of Uniform for the Nowton Fire Brigade. Specifiations to be seen and all other information to be obtained on aptilication to Mr Owen Mahon, Edinburgh street, and Mr E. W. (Morrison, West-street, Newton. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily iIPCCT) tiGd O. MAHON, Superintendent. E. W. MORRISON, Treasurer. L. F. MARTIN, Secretary. April 15, 1878. TO PROVISION DEALERS, PROVE DORES, AND OTHERS. WANTED IMMEDIATELY, TENDERS To Supply PROVISIONS B For about CO OR 80 FIRST-CLASS PASSENGERS, PER SHIP GOLDEN SEA, Chartered by COOPER AND BAILEY'S GREAT CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE For a Voyage to Callao (Sooth America). Scales, Schedules, and other particulars can be had on application to Mr Chas. Dermeb, on board ship, from 8 to 10 o'clock a.m. Civil Commissioner's Office, Auckland, 16th April, 1878. TENDERS will be received at this office until TUESDAY, the 30th April, for the Erection of School Buildings at Matakohe,. District of Kaipara. Plans and specifications can be seen, and further information obtained at the Resident Magistrate's Court at Darga-. ville and Helensville, and at the office of the Civil Commissioner, Princes-street, Auckland. H. T. KEMP. Civil Comacissioner, ATEWMARKET HI G~H WAY ±S BOARD. Fresh Tenders are requested for Works in Campbell Road and Hill-street, till SATUR DAY, noon, 20th instant. Plans has been modified. F. G. CLAYTON, Chairman. Meetings. T>OARD OF EDUCATION The Public Schools in and near Auckland will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, the 19th, to the 26th instant, both days inclusive. By Order of the Board, VINCENT E. RICE Secretary. LICENSES FOR BILLIARD AND BAGATELLE ROOMS, BOWLING AND SKITTLE ALLEYS, AND PLACES OF PUBLIC AMUSEMENT. Town Clerk's Office, April 17,1878. Notice is hereby given that Licenses for the above expire on the 30th instant, and require to be renewed on or before that date, in terms of Clause 323 Municipal Corporations Act, 1876. 2_ P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Shirts. THE EASIEST THING TO DETECT AT PRESENT IS THE BEAUTY OF CARGO & McKAIG'S Cambric and Flax Shirts. "VTOTICE is hereby given that the J3I Partnership hitherto existing between David S. iHyauiason and Richard McCabe, Range Makei-3, has been dissolved by mutual consent.—David S. Hyauiason, Richard McCabe. Witness; J. B. Russell.—April Bth, 1870. "AUCKLAND RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING. Acceptances for the Hurdle and Novel Handi caps must be m«,de to the Secretary by 8 p.m. on THURSDAY, the 18th instant." , WILLIAM pjbkcivAL, Secretary A.R.C. a N ¥ Persons owing accounts at Robert _r_L Burns Hotel, Union-street, if not paid by Ist May, 1878, their names and addresses will be published through the Press. OT CROSS BUNS.—C. Burton, Queen-street and Parnell, respectfully request those friends that were disappointed last year to send their Orders not later if possible than Thursday Evening, April 18.— C.B. will endeavour to bake sufficient this year Vases \ -TEASES! TTASES We are shewing upwards of One HundlvED 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 inspectioninvited. & & QQQn Furniture am. Carpet Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. SHDOWN'S STORE & BAKERY, DRURY. THE BEST BREAD, FOURPENCE per 2-tb. LOAF. We allow nobody to dictate Price to us, and : never enter into a combination to take an ad vantage of the public ¥ W. ASHDOWN & SON.



To Let. OFFICES to Let in Bank Buildings.— Apply National Bank of New Zealand. Aucklandi TO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite Valcan Lane.—Apply Manager Bank of New Soil?b Wah's. TO 3sET, a 4-roomed House, with stable and shed, also a god garden, bottom of Frankly n Road.—Apply to Mr. livvington, agent. Queen-street. TO-LKT, a 5-roomed House with garden, well and tank, in Arrglcsea-srreet.—Apply next door, or to 11. i). Giles. City Market. 0' BE LET, in Scarborough Terrace, Parnell, an 8-rooiucd Ifou-.e; gas laid on. Apply to Dr. Wright, Parnell; or to John Buchanan, Shortland-street. fj\& LET or SELL, a new House of eight. :JL rooms, in St. Mary's I load, well fiuisi.ed, goodjwell, &c—Enquire next door. /ffllO LET. those Central Premises in ] _fl_ ' Queen-street lately occupied by J. Tucker, •butcher, next door but. one to Thistle Hotel.— J. Tucker, lateDornwell. For Sale. IRST-CLASS Bread Cart For Sale".— A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage " Factory, Durham-street. OR SALE, a Light Spring Cart, Horse,, and Harness.—Apply to R. Stevenson,. ? Grocer. Newton Road. FOR SALE, a desirable Homestead* with 7-roomed House ; requisite Out buildings and 14 acres of grass Land, divided into small paddocks; within 10 miles of Auck land. Price very moderate and terms easy. COMBES & DALDY £i}t\A\ —HOUSE of 7 rooms, wash-house,. <VUW. scullery, baker's oveu, 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 Po3t-offlce. i?KA CASH, Balance by Weekly d&W" Payments.—A new 6-roomed Villa, with freehold allotment, on the Ponsonby Road. Price, £360.—5. Vaile, House and Land-Agent, Shortland-street. 4-*P_£-_li —VIJULiA K»_»iD_.NU_ at Farneil. c^_»_M/. containing 9 rooms and kitchen, fitted with every convenience, and all in good order. 2-stail 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. Ip *X P\fa —HOUSE of 5 good sized rooms, also cvO« i\r. wash-house, 2 tanks an_t well, with freehold allotment 50 x 133, and free use of an additional allotment. Terms oasy. 20 minutes walk from Queen-street.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4*6^fhd\ CASH, balance at 5% for six -?& (4sj\v\f or ten years.—lmproved Farm of about 75 acres of eood soil, all fenced and in grass, well-finished House of (j rooms, three-stall stable, coach-house, cowshed,, stock-yard, &c, 12 miles south of Auckland. Price. £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland street. .£? XX A —SUBURBAN VILLA Residence cSsitJtJVf. of 0 rooms, with ont-buildings, all in thorough repair, with 5 freehold allotments containing about 3 acres, facing tho sea, and commanding a splendid view. Terms to suit buyers.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. ILLI ARD TARLE,• second-hand]' English make, in first-class order, with every requisite, including gas fittings, for Sale at reasonable figure.—Apply this office. ' _0 i PER FOOT.-Allotments for Sale in c*Zs _- Conquest Place, Parnell. Fine view of the harbour. Very, easy terms.—C. William son, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. TO BE DISPOSED OF, a Business in the main street of Auckland, doing a ready money trade,.—-Enquire at General Store, corner of Wakefleld-street. O/t X —VERY Comfortable Five-roomed 3Cj^-*J, House for Sale in Ponsonby; quite new; two allotments £15 deposit; balance as agreed.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent. Vulcan Lane. IN THE ESTATE OF MESSRS. LEWIS BROS. FOR. SALE—Those central, commodious, and well-known Premises, Queen-street, hitherto used as a Warehouse by Messrs. Lewis Bros. Also, Their Bonded Stores, Albert-street. For particulars, apply to the Trustees, or to Mr. W. Aitken. Shortland-street. 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. "A/T R RICCARDI (From Milan), PROFESSOR OF ITALIAN AND ENGLISH SINGING. And the ITALIAN LANGUAGE,. Address care of Messrs. Hoffman and Son, Queen-street. O MR. SAMUEL LUKE, Chairman of the Otahuhu District Road Board. We, the undersigned Ratepayers of the above District, request that you wyl call a SPECIAL MEETING of the Ratepayers to consider the Resolution passed by the Board for laying Scoria Ash within the limits of the Otahuhu Public School grounds :—_ Thomas Stringer George Hotham Henry V. Stringer Michael Marnaa(his X) A. M. Donald John Mukihill (his X). Benjamin Stone John Cadeys (his X). Joseph Johnston John Cook John Tominey(his X) M- D, O'Hara Francis Dalton John Southgate William M'Gonagle R. S. Meek Cornelius Little H. Leon Donald Donovan (X) Joseph Harper Henry Macdonald John Whaley John E. Jones John Vuglar James Brady James Baker F. Calagher James Willis S. Baird Timothy Noonan James Mcllroy Andrew Wallace J, Willis William Leslie D. Chapman John McCrory Barry McCrory Abijab Jeryis Lawrence McManus George Dinnis Michael Finn (his X) Owen Currau McGee Patrick Brady (hisX) G. D. Pegg. Otahuhu, April 11, 1878. TO Messrs. Tnomas Stringer, George Hotham, Joseph Johnston. A, M. Donald, &c, &c. Gentlemen,—ln accordance with Sections 18 and 19 of the Highways Act, 1874, a Special Meeting of the Ratepayers of the Otahuhu Highway District will be held, in the Otahuhu Public Hall, on WEDNESDAY, May I, at 8 p.m., for the purpose of discussing the following resolution passed at a meeting of the Otahuhu Road Board, held on Wednesday, March 20, 1878 :— " That all scoria ash required in the grounds of the Otahuhu Public School be supplied try the Otahuhu Road Board free of charge; and that the Otahuhu Road ' Beard take steps to form and gravel a path from the main entrance of the School Ground to the main poroh of the School, and from the two porches to the water-closets." SAMUEL LUKE, Chairman of the Otahuhu Road Board. Otahuhu, April 11,1878. JVTEAT ! jypAT ! jyTEAT ! " CHABLIE," LATE WITH G. HULME, Begs to inform his ..'riends and the inhabitants of Auckland, that he intends opening the Shop opposite Messrs. Garrett Bros., Dublin House, Wakefield-street. as a First-class Butcher's on SATURDAY Morning next, 20th April.— Note the Address: C. COLE, Butcher, opposite Dublin House, Wakefield-street. B TONKS R. C. CARR AT AN EARLY DATE. EXTENSIVE SALE OF JAPANESE CURIOS, VASES, TEA SETS, TEA POTS, CIGAR BOXES, GLOVE BOXES, TEA CADDIES, WRITING DESKS, WORK BOXES. B. TONKS & CO. HAVE received instructions from the Importers, Messrs. Cruickshank and Co., to offer at an early date, and notice of which will be given. An Invoice of Valuable, Rare, and Elegant Curios, the [most .extensive ever landed in Auckland. Catalogues in a few days. SATURDAY, APRIL 20. DURHAM YARDS. IN consequence of next Friday being Good Friday, the undersigned will hold, their usual Weekiy Horse Sale on Saturday next, at 10 o'clock. HUNTER & NOLAN.