and protean performances. Her singing is a marked speciality. While at Honolulu she studied and sang one of the native airs with remarkable success, the purity of language being no less eulogised than her" admirable- rendering of the music. The native population were thrown into perfect raptures. After a long withdrawal of drama from the Auckland boards, a sea son under such rare auspices, will no doubt be hailed with pleasure.

MAIL NEWS.

ADMIRAL HORNBY.

The man who has accepted so tremendous a responsibility fully deserves the trust imposed on him. Admiral Hornby comes of the right stock. On both sides he be longs to a fighting family. Geoffrey Thomas Phipps Hornby is the son, by a sister of the late Field-Marshal Sir John_ Burgoyne, of the late Admiral Sir Phipps Hornby, who served with great distinc tion in the French wars at the beginning of this century, who was a lieutenant on board the Victory when she carried Lord Nelson's flag, and who got a medal when in command of the Volage in Sir W. Hoste's action offLissa. The present admiral, born in 1525, entered tbe service on board the

Princess Charlotte in 1837, and was present as a midshipman at the bombardment of Acre by Sir Robert Stopford and Sir Charles Napier. He afterwards served Under Ad miral Percy at the Cape of Good Hope, under his father, Sir Phipps Hornby, in the Pacific, and on various other stations. He has been twice round the world. Admiral Hornby has woiked hard all hie- life at the tlieoiy and practice of his profes sion. VVhen a young captain he got leave for a year and studied steam in the dockyard at Portsmouth. It was he who commanded the first flying squadron as captain, with the rank of commodore, taking the squadron round the world. He has besides had great experience in manoeuvring fleets. He was flag captain to Sir Sydney Dacres, when that officer commanded the Channel-fleet, and subsequently, as rear-admiral, he him self held that post, succeeding Admiral Wellesley. In addition to his professional acquirements, Admiral Hornby is a pro ficient mathematician and a good French scholar. He is also thoroughly ac quainted with the routine of Admi ralty affair., having served under Mr Ward Hunt, as a Lord of the Admiralty iv Lord Beaconsfield's Administration, as his father had served in that of the late Lord Derby. It may be added that Admiral Hornby is a cousin of Lord Derby and a brother of Dr. Hornby, the distinguished aud popular head master of Eton. Such is the com: manderwho, in the event of hostilities, will be the shield and buckler cf England. He is popular with his officers and beloved by his men. He is at once a sailor of the old type and of the new—the right man in the light place. ENGLAND'S GENERALS.

Club gossip in London is busy, of course, with the names of the generals who may be expected to come to the front if we are drawn into war. For a long time (says the World) Lord Napier of Magdala stood high in the betting ; but a stronger favourite now for the chief command is Sir Lintorn Sim mons. Sir Charles Ellice under him might get an army corps, so might Sir John Garvoch, but he is unfortunately senior to Simmons, and his chances are thus reduced to a minimum, even if he waived his rank. Another probable corps commander is Sir Thomas Steele. Sir Garnet Wolseley can hardly expect more than a division; he is still only a major-general, although high up the list. Perhabs he whould prefer the onerous and deeply important. Ole of chief of the staff. Other probable divisional generals are Sir Daniel Lysons, Generals Somerset, Stephenson, and Shipley. Generals Oakes or Drysdale to command the cavalry : Col_ingwood,|Dickson, D'Aguilar, and Adye the artillery; Colonel Galwey, Sir John Stokes, Lennox, and Home filling the most prominent posts with the engineers. There would be a great rush for brigades. Among the generals are Anderson, Leicester,Smythe, Peyton, Pakenham, who would probably go bodily with the brigades they actually com mand. Other brigadiers may be Lord Alex ander Russell, Percy Fielding, Hamley (the military writer), Hawley, and Sir John M'Loed. There is very little doubt to whom some at least of the principal staff appointments would be given. Colonels Graves, M'Neil, and T. D. Baker would go as a matter of course, and with them many of the juniors from the Horse Guards. Of the rest of the staff it may fairly be assumed generally that the best men would be selected.

SERVER PASHA ON ENGLAND. Recent telegrams stated that Server Pasha had been compelled to resign on account of representations made by the British Ambas sador at Constantinople, with reference to a speech made by the Pasha. The Pasha has since withdrawn the objectionable statement which is published in the Daily News, from its Adrianople correspondent. It is dated • Jan. 28th. Tbe correspondent had had an interview with Server Pasha, and he stated he had a message to England, fie said : "Say this ascoming from Sever Pasha, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Sublime Porte, word for word as nearly as you can translate it. I have hitherto been a partisan of England, of English policy, of the English alliance. I believed there were ties of sympathy, friendship, and of interest between the two. peoples that necestitated an alliance. I believed in England to the extent of compromising myself and my Government. I see that I have been mistaken ; and I was deceived, or (correct ing himself) that I deceived myself. 1 now abandon the English alliance. Ino longer believe in English policy, the English Government, or the English people. I accept the Russian policy and alliance. I am a partisan of them. I believe in the Russian policy. I am more Russian than the Russians themselves. Say this, please." • In the course of conversation he repeated the above in still stronger language than before, especially on the question of his having being deceived. He said : — "We have been encouraged, misled, trompl (deceived)." Train Bey, who was present, added, ** TrompiSa. the word." Then Server Pasha continued, " and I have documents with which I can and will prove it." Server Pasha spoke in an excited, in dignant manner, and he grew more and more angry the more be talked.

CARDINAL MANNING CENSURED. Tbe King of Italy has addressed to the Pope a letter respecting the action of Cardinal Manniftg in having prevented the Italians in London from attending a requiem mass at the Italian Church in Hatton Garden, on the occasion of the late King's obsequies. King Humbert, in an autograph letter, offers a tribute of thanks to the Pope for the great sym pathy towards himself and his family in their bereavement, and says :—" With the deep compassion that you have in your great affliction published to the world your benediction on my illustrious fatlier, Victor Emmanuel, I caunot conceal from your Holiness that through tbe action of one of your cardinals, whois responsible to you alone, my sub jects, who are residing in the metro polis of England, have been deprived of that public gratification, which has beeu accorded to them in other countries, and even in other towns of England. What Rome has done under your sanction London might have done if your cardinal had been an Italian. "

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

MR ALFKED BOCKIiAND B WJSKIS-Li- KlsrunT. Br At the Haymarket, fodder advanced in price ls 6d to 23 the cwt.; best from 3s 9d to 6s 3d; inferior grass seeds, 2s 6d to 3s the bushel. Horsa stock: Medium draught, suitable for farm work, were in good demand, and brought from i 320 to £35 each; medium riding stock and those in low condition were at nominal prices. Hides, well-salted, 3.1 the lb. Sheepskins, from ls to 4s each; lambskins, from 2s 2d to 3s 3d each; skirt wool, 6d and 7d; fleece wool, 7Jd; larabs "wool, B|d and 9d the lb. At Remuera, on Thurs day, dairy cattle were in usual numbers and at late values ; prices ranged from &7 to £13 ss. Not many store cattle were penned. Fat cattle In full numbers; 160 head sold to the trade. They were principally steers, and slightly better

worth than last week. Prices ranged fromJte to 28s the lOOlbs. The sheep market was lamely supplied; 6-toothed long-wooled ewes of good quality brought 188 6d and 13s 9-1 each. Fat sheep, 2d to 2id per lb. Fat lambs, short of re quirements, and in demand at 10s and lis each. PiQSwereunu-URllynumeroiiejwell-bredammals sold freely at full values, but cross-bred and ill conditioned brutes were at low rates.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

COROMANDEL, this day. Union Beach.—Thirty-three pounds of specimens was obtained this morning. There are 1781bs. in hand. . Corby.—There was a good yield yester day from the specimens. Whangapoua.—Arrived : Ellerton, Saucy Kate, Wamera, Mary Waratah. Mr .Biss, Chief Postmaster, arrived last night to inspect offices.

CAMBRIDGE, this day. The following observations have been for warded by Mr Williams to the Survey °ffiCC *'~ NEW COMET. A comet was seen from Pateten yester day at noon, magnetic. The bearing is west by north, an angle of ninety. Mr Cooke, surveryor, fixed the comet with the theodolite. The comet travelled fast, and the instruments had to be altered every ten minutes to follow it. . RUSSELL, this day. The whaleship Alaska, Captain Fisher, arrived yesterday from the Chathams. Pas sengers, Mr Hunt and daughter. Captain Fisher reports having taken, since leaving here last year, 650 barrels sperm, 150 right whale oil, and 6001bs bone. He spoke the Triton, Captain Keith, with 400 barrels sperm oil, since leaving Mongonm. PASSENGERS PER lONA. Sailed : lona. Passengers ex Energy, also Messrs Graham, Irvine Ashwell, Jamison, and Harness, Mesdames Barber, Jamison, and Miss White. 5 8 vessels are lying wind bound, and the glass is falling for a shift of wind.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.]

LAWRENCE, this day.

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

A fire broke out in Monaghan's boot and shoe establishment, shortly after twelve this morning. The alarm was given almost instantly, but before anything could be done the building was destroyed. Goodaye's office, adjoining, was also destroyed. Mr Monaghan is a heavy sufferer, having had the place fully stocked. He was only partly insured, and estimates his loss at £250 above the insurance. Goodaye's losses are also heavy, not having any insurance on the property.

TIMARU, Friday,

SIR JOHN COODE.

Sir John Coode arrived last night. The Harbour Board will explain to him then reasons for not taking advantage of his visit to obtain his advice re the harbour works, and will show him the place for which he prepared designs for the break water. He will leave for Temuka by the midday train, and visit Milfordin the after noon.

A CHILD MURDERED BY AN IN-

SANE MOTHER.

Margaret Wilson, committed for trial charged with the murder of an infant child, is now an ungovernable lunatic, and will be sent to Christchurch asylum. At a meeting of the Harbour Board, the tender of Mr John Anderson, Christchurch, £3.150 was accepted for a steam{crane, including a thousand feet of 521b rails.

WELLINGTON, this day.

BANK HOLIDAY.

A notice in last night's " Gazette " orders that the 20th of April instant be observed as a Bank holiday throughout the colony. It is understood that Mr Clarke, the eminent Waterworks Engineer, now here investigating the' question of drainage of Wellington, will in the main approve of tho drainage scheme drawn up by Mr Climie. THE GILLON CASE. Mr Barton moved ex parte in the Supreme Court this morning for an attachment against the late proprietor of the " Argus " on behalf of Mr Gillon. Judge Richmond took time to consider his decision. AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The " Gazette" appoints Tuesday the 16th inst, as the date for the election of chairman of the Board of Government of the Auckland College and Grammar School.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. PROPOSED VOLUNTEER ENCAMP MENT.

The City Guards purpose holding an en campment at Temuka during Easter week, provided the Government grant free passes on the railways.

THE CENSUS.

In addition to the returns published in our addition of yesterday,, the following have since been made up : Whau riding, total, 1,227. Onehunga, 1,031 males, 1,111 females. This gives a total of 4,271 for the three districts, of Tamaki, Whau and Onehunga. Manukau County.—Ho wick, 1,690 ; Awitu, 313; Waiuku, 920; Papakura, males 760, females, 647, total 1,-107 ; Maungatawhiri, 1,337; Pukekohe, 2,158. Otahuhu, males, 795, females, 761; total, 1,556. Grand total, 7,691. Rodney County and E lector ate.— Mahurangi, 1,073; Tauhoa, 288; Albert, I 525 ; Islands, 228 ; Mangawai, males, 154, I females, 117; total, 271. Grand total, 2,385. Waitemata County and Electo rate.—Manukau, 219 males, 100 females : 319 ; Takapuna, 1,475 ; Titirangi, 24G ; Welti, 355; Ararimu, 698. Approximate total, 3,123. Wait A County. — Newcastle, 226 ; Hamilton, 237 ; Hamilton Borough (part), 721 ; Mangapiko, 626 ; Rangiaohia, 839 ; Pukekura, 349. Total,males, 1,822; females, 1,444. Total, 3,266. Waikato County. — Rangirm, 296; Kirikiriroa, 558 ; part of Hamilton Borough, 523: Tamahere, 69; Cambridge, 1,010. Total, males, 1,458 ; females, 1,007. Total, 2,465. Raglan County.—Onewbero, 89; le Akau, 66; Wangape, 113; Whaingaroa, 150 ; Karioi, 23S ; Pirongia, 218. Total ' (including Kawhia), 518 males, 356 females. Total, 874. Bay of Plenty.—Tauranga town, 797 ; Opotiki town, 391 ; Tauranga country sub district, 309 ; Katikati and Te Puna sub district, 304; and Waioeka sub-district, 243. Total (including half-castes, Chinese, and Maori Wives of Europeans), 1,407 males, 1087 females. Total, 2,494. Thames Borough.—2,Bsl males, 2,574 females ; total 5,425 ; shipping, 30 ; total, 5 455. ' Thames County.— Kauwaerangariding, 1,959; ParaAvai, 596; Waiotahi, 837; Hastings, 659; Ohinemuri, 917; total, 2 807 males, 2,161 females ; total, 4,968. ' Piako County. — Toatarora, 147 ; Patetere, 36; Matamata, 73; Waitoa, 191, total, 447.

f Total , . - .69> 556 This does not include Waitakerei, Kaukapa kapa, Puhoi, Bay of Islands, and other Northern Districts, Coromandel, Taupo, and some other places.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Barstow Esq., R.M.) NEGLECTED CHILDREN. Annie and Mary Costello, aged respec tively 9 and 7, were charged with being neglected children within the meaning of the Act. Sub-Inspector Pardy said the mother of the children had gone away and left them behind, and the father, who had attempted suicide, was quite incapable of protecting them, in consequence of his intemperate habits. The children were committed to St. Mary's Orphanage, to be brought up in the faith of the Roman Catholic Church. DAVID'S LOCKET. William Dunn, a young man, was charged with the larceny of a gold locket, the pro perty of David Hull of Panmure, alleged to have been stolen on the 27th February last. Prisoner pleaded not guilty, and asked the Court for a remand, in order that he might bring his witnesses together. Remanded until Thursday next, prisoner being admitted to bail, himself in £40, and | two sureties in £20 each.

EMILY DIVER AGAIN. This unfortunate person was again brought up on a charge of assaulting Mary _____ Burton shaw. by using offensive epithes towards her, catching her by the nose, and threatening to render her future years dark by tearing her eyes out. The threat was made at 11.30. last night. Prisoner said she was partly guilty, but complainant was the oppressor, as she chaff ed her about being in Mount Eden; she never meant to tear out her eyes. . Mary Ann Burteiishaw, a pale young woman, deposed that Mrs Diver came up to her door, and said, "How do Polly?" She then grew wrath, used bad language, threatened to dislocate her eyes, and deprive her of her two eyes. Her language was orful. Mrs Diver : Did you not tell me I had been in quad for stealing ? Mary : No, 1 swear I didn't know nothing about it; my stepfather will prove that. His Worship : Who is your stepfather ? Mary : Alexander Drummond. His Worship : Bring Drummond up. Alexander Drummond, storkeeper, of Chancery Lane, deposed .hat he knew very little about it, they were all drunk together. Ho believed Emily did abuse Mary, but he did not see the attack on Emily's nose. David Laverty deposed to being present, but he really knew nothing of the sharge. It is Worship said the evidence Avas not sufficient to order the woman to find sureties to keep the peace ; he hoped, how ever, that prisoner would endeavour to govern her tongue in future. Prisoner said she would try to do so, and was discharged. WANDERING GOATS. David Fallon was fined 2s Gd and costs for allowing two goats to wander in Somerset Place on the 30th nit. Mr Tole appeared for defendant. ALLEGED SMOKE NUISANCE. George Holdshipwas summoned in respect of a smoke nuisance issuing from a chimney on the premises of the Auckland timber Company, on the information of Mr George Goldie, Inspector of nuisances. Mr J. B. Russell appeared for Mr Goldie and Mr Tyler for defendant. The hearing of the case was adjourned by mutual consent until the 20th. instant. ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT. John Brodie Russell, described as a clerk in the goods department of the Auckland and Mercer Railway, was brought up, charged with embezzling everal sums of money, about £10, the property of Her Majesty tbe Queen. Mr Brookfield appeared for the prosecu tion, and described the circumstances, which will appear in evidence. The prisoner was undefended. Augustus V. Macdonald,!general manager of the A. and M. Railway, deposed that the prisoner was in the employ of the Govern ment department as receiving clerk ; he had been in his position about two months, February and March ; he was iv the goods shed in Auckland, and bis duties were to receive moneys [for freight and storage, enter the amounts in a book, aud hand over the cash to the goods' clerk. Prisoner had been instructed in his duties, previously to being [appointed under the Minister for Public Works. John Martin Hcaly, goods clerk, deposed that prisoner was junior clerk under him, and he was in the habit of receiving moneys which it was his duty to pay over to witness. The following entries in prisoner's hand-writing, on the .th of March, were not paid to him :--£1 16s 8d from J. Pat terson for 50 bags bran . 19s 9d carriage of goods from Potter and Co.; and ISs from Huuter and Nolan. The prisoner did not return to his duties after that day. Joim Downing, in the employ of Mr Patterson, deposed to paying Russell £1 lGs Sd, on the bags of bran (receipt produced). Harry Potter, of the firm of Potter and Co., paid to prisoner 19s 9d, on 16 kegs butter, on the 9th March. Charles JamesTDell deposed to paying to prisoner 18s on account of Messrs Hunter and Nolan, for carriage of 27 bags.of grass seed on the 9th March. The next charge against the prisoner con sisted of embezzling the sums of 18s, ss, and 2s on the 9th March. Mr Macdonald and Mr Healy gave evi dence similar to that in the preceding charge. William Kimble, in the employ of Hurst and Co., and other witnesses proved paying the several amounts to the prisoner, for which he gave receipts. EgMrßrookfield.-aid there were other charges against the prisoner, but as the witnesses were at a distance he would not press them now. The prisoner was committed for trial at the next Criminal Sittings of the Supreme Court, and the witnesses bound over to appear in evidence. Prisoner was admitted to sufficient bail. THE MYSTERIOUS BABY. Bernard Coyle, of Epsom, again appeared in answer to a summons to shew cause why he should not contribute towards the sup port of the infant daughter of Charlotte Sadgrove, Winifred Coyle Sadgrove, of which he was reputed to be the natural father. Mr Tvler appeared for the mother ot the child, and Mr Alexander for the defence. Mr Tyler said that proceedings were taken some twelve months ago, but defen dant got out of the way, and was not to be found until recently. ... Mr Alexander complained of tne arrest of his client, as no summons had been served upon him, and the case must be dismissed. Mr Tyler said there was no doubt about the paternity of the child, and as he could not resist the objection of counsel for the detence, he would suggest that defendant should make some offer towards the support of the child, as he could produce overwhelming evidence in favour of his client's claim ; he thought that his worship had no jurisdiction in dealing with the case, excepting under a complaint. His Worship said he must certainly dis miss the information.

Mr Alexander asked for client's expeness, as he had been improperly brought here. A good deal of argument followed, when his Worship said he was bound to dismiss the information before the Court, and be tuurts for counsel and witnesses £2 14s.

ONEHUNGA LAND AND BUILDING SOCIETY.

The annual m.eting was held last night in the Masonic Hall, Mr Barstow, R.M., in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting, statement of accounts, and balance-sheet were read and adopted. A report from the auditors to the committee was also read, making one or two recommendations and paying a compliment to the secretary for the manner in which the books were kept. The following gentlemen were re elected to their various offices:—R. C. Bar stow as President. C. C. Fleming as Vice-President, Mr J.IG. Hutchison as Treasurer, J. R. Hendry as auditor, the committee to appoint the other auditor! Messrs J. W. Waller. Clark, D. Hills, C. V. Hill, J. Austin, and Longley were elected

as members of committee at the first. ballot. J. Robb was elected on a second ballot. Mr Joseph Longley was elected trustee, vice C. J. Berry resigned. Thanks were voted to the secretary and chairman, and a lengthy meeting came to an end. _, ~ „ The annual report was as follows :— Your Committee report that the amount of business done during the past year has about equalled that of the previous year. The net profit absolutely realised on the year's transactions amounts to £501 175., which is appropriated in the following manner, namely, £333 16s 7d for interest at the rate of 8 per cent, on all Investing Shares; £153 lis lOd for bonus on all Investing Shares dating on or before the 3rd March, 1877, and £14 5s 7d placed to the credit of the Reserve or Contingency Fund, which, with that addi tion, will stand at £73 33 Id. Securities: During the four years of the Society's existence £8,145 have been advanced on 64 Mortgages, of these four have been redeemed, leaving 60 still existing, the payments on which are made with great regularity. Deposits : Though the amount received on deposit has been rather less this year than last, the number of depositors has increase-, showing that the facilities offered for temporary investment are more widely approved. Audit: A thorough examina tion of the books has been made by a com petent accountant, Mr H. G. Wade, associated with Mr Hendry. Their re port is appended to the statement of the accounts."

Madame Patti took something like a benefit at the San Carlo Theatre, Naples, lately. She was called before the curtain twenty-three times, received more than 1000 bouquets, six of them over a yard wide, and one garnished with branches of coral. Filially, a crown of gold on a velvet cushion .vas presented to her. The house was worth £1,295.

Some Very Handsome Mottled Kaur, Rimu and Cedar Wardrobes, with Plate Glass Doors, are now on view at the City Hall Arcade. Also Bedsteads and other articles of Bedroom Furniture to match, besides an immense assortment of Iron Bedsteads and every kind of Bedding made at the Factory of Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell. This firm have just received from Italy the latest designs in Walnut Drawing-room Suites and most modern Tapestriue Reps for covering. Carpets in great variety to suit all classes. Linoleum, Floorcloths, Curtains, and all kinds of Furnishing Goods, Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Hosiery. Goods delivered Free to any part of the town. Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, of Queen-street, are Agents for the Genuine Singer's Sewing Machine, acknowleged and proved to be the best Family Sewing Machine in the World. House Furniture of all kinds, and Sewing Machines obtainable on the deferred paynien system.—[ADV..]

The value ot coke as a tuel, and as a means ol economy of coal, is not appreciated suilicieutly. A'mixed fuel of coal aud coke is invaluable for the ordinary purposes^ of heating, and still more for those cooking and raising steam, as it absorbs Ettie smoke or inflammable gases given off by coal during combustion, and renders the lire qrighter, clearer, and holler. This is much more apparent where our local coals are used ; indeed, owing to the rapidity of burning, some of these threaten to go out of consumption altogether Coke supplies exactly that which these coals lack—body and resistance. Every householder should buy coals and coke at the same time, and, if convenient, mix them ; smaller hills and greater satisfaction will he the result. The price of coke is advertised elsewhere. — Ai.vT.l

EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 1878



RECAPITULATION, lorough of Auckland and Suburbs (in- cluding shipping) „ Onehunga „ Thames 'amakiand Whau • •_••. •• lounty of Manukau and Eloctorate • • „ Rodney » „ Waitemata „ Waipu „ Waikato .. „ Raglan .. „ Bay of Plenty .. • •■ — „ Thames .. -• „ Piako .•• „ Cook (exclusive of natives) ..

29.162 2,142 5,455 2,129 7,691 2,385 3,123 3,266 2,465 874 2,494 _,968 447 2,955



A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DRESS MATERIALS Ju_r Opened. JET. Atkins Invites attention to his Stock of New Dress Materials, Ladie3 Jackets, Ulsters, Black and Coloured Silks. Velvets, Velve teens, &'*., suitable for the coming Season. Now on View. Splen did Colours in New Silk Reps, Wool Reps, Wool Poplinettes, Satin Cloths, Wool Surges/- willed Carmelites, Estaniano Serges, French Merinos, Winseys, and Fancy Dress Good-. All splendid value. All the new shades pro curable in Stock. The selection this season is the largest and beßt ever shewn in the city. Good quality Black Silk at 3s lid per yard. All the new shades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Cheep Blankets. Quilts, Sheetings, Table Linen, Fiannels, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. in this CLOTHING DEPARTMENT New Tweed Suits. Coats, Trow sers and Ve=ts suitable for all classes. A large Stock of Boy's a:.d Youth's Tweed Suits, in our _ own make and imported. An immense stock of New Tweeds in Bannockburn, Mosgiel, 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. __T H. A T X I N S. ~-Sa W ANTED, a First-class Barmaid; reference required.—Apply Nottingham Castle Hotel, Abercrombie-street. WANTED, a Rough Carpenter to hang some gates.—Apply Britomart Hotel. ANTED, a Master to teach Danciug. Apply nt this office. WANTED, a Nursemaid ; reference re- cd.—Mrs. T. Hill. North Shore. WANTED, a Boy. — Phillips' Mart, Queen street. WANTED, a good General Servant, who understands cooking.—Mrs Glover, Symonds-street. WANTED, a Nurse-girl. — Apply at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen street^ WANTED, by May Ist, a good General Servant—Apply, by letter, to Mrs. Mair, Alexandra, Waikato. W~ ANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Thomas Steadman, 105 Queen-street. . WANTED, a General Servant; must be able to do plain cooking,—Apply Fitzroy Hotel, Wakefleld-street. ANTED, a good steady Coachsmith ; highest wages; constant work,—Apply to Vinsen and Foster, Napier. WANTED, a smart Kitchen Boy.— Apply Auckland Hotel. \______) WANTED to Purchase, or Lease, with option of Purchase, a moderate-sized House, with an acre or two of land, near town. —Address F.C.S., office of this paper. Remuera or Epsom preferred. WANT 1-D, Benchmeu. —Aberdeen Boot Factory. . W ~~ ANTED, a Boy foi the Butchering j one that can ride.—James W. Garrett. ANTED, a General Servant; good plain cook and laundress; references required.—Apply, before 12 o'clock, to Mrs. Saunders, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. TJSTANTED, Tailors (good coat hands) ; V V highest wages given.—W. Rattray, 6-3, Queen-street. WANTED, a strong active Boy ; one accustomed to the engineeringpreferred. J. Partington, Engineer, Wakefleld-street. WANTED, an experienced Cook and Waiter for an hotel at New Plymouth. —Apply to Mr. Cotton, at Owen 8e Graham's. ANTED, Tenders for Papering and Painting a Four-roomed House.—Apply on or before Monday, 15th instant, to E. Burden, Tailor, Onehunga. - WANTED TO LET, a furnished 8-roomed House and four Furnished Rooms, where there is no lodgers or children. 12s per week.-Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. ANTED, a General Servant.-Address at 3, Insurance Buildings. ANTED Known, that J. Mumford, Bootmaker, has Removed to High street, corner of Vulcan Lane. | ANTED TO PURCHASE.VoIun teer Land Scrip.—Samuel Cochrane and Son.



WANTED, to take charge of one or two Children, in a healthy situation, . where there is a large garden.—Apply at Post - office, Ponsonby. ' T>ANDMASTER and Leader required r J3 for Hobson Band.—Apply in writing, 3 stating terms and forwarding testimonials to 1 Pelei- Dignan,lmperial Chambers, Vulcan Lane. • TITAN TED, a second hand Bread and J V V Biscuit Baker.—C.Burton.Queen-street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs West, Alma Place. Franklin Road. W' " ANTED, Hotel Housemaid (Gis borne), wages 15- ; Farm Couple . (Waikato). 30s a week and found ; several • excellent places open for Female Servants in . hotels and private families in town.—Hanna- C ford's Registry, Queen-street, opposite Army ) and Navy Hotel. WANTED immediately, one or two strong Lads.-Geo. Kitchen, Brass j Founder, Lome-street. . _ WANTED, a Woman to assist in a Laundry—Mrs. Taylor, at the Laundry, • Upper Queen-street, Newton. WANTED, a Boy for the butchering.— McNaughton, Butcher, Victoria-street. ANTED, a Cook, male or female; also, a smart Boy.—Wharf Hotel. p W~~ ANTED, a First-class Machinist.— Katterns & Sheppard, Boot Upper Manufacturers, Elliott-street. WANTED, a good General Servant for a family of two; must be a good plain cook and laundress.—For address apply to Mrs Barton Ireland, Parnell. . ANTED, a good Tailoress ; perman ency; best wages paid.—G. Bryett, Tailor, Shortland Crescent. X\T ANTED.—Wanted Customers to buy V 7 the Very Best Quality of Mutton from 2d per lb-; Boiling Beef, from 2_d; Roasting Beef, from Id; Corned Beef, 3d; also Pork, Veal, and Lamb at lowest prices. Poultry dressed on the shortest notice.—M. Brearley, Butcher. Wakefield-street. Tiff ORK IN G MEN'S CLUB. Intending Members are reminded that after MON DAY, 15th April, there will be an entrance fee of Five Shillings charged, in addition to the Subscription.—For further particulars, apply at the Club Rooms, to ' w . LEPINE , Secretary.-.-:- ANTED, Purchasu- for all desorip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, JMould ngs, Joiner's Work, Sec, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited) G. Hoi/dship, Manager. ANTED to Sell (cheap), 40 dozen Josephine Gloves, size 6, 6i. 6J, 6f, 2s 6d per pair; also a lot of Light Fancy Coloured Josephine Kid Gloves, 74, 7_> 71, 2s Gd per pair ; lOOlbs. of Knitting Cotton, ls lOd per lb.; 1000 yards Wincey, Cd, worth 9d; 1000 yards Flax Shirting, heavy, at 10_d per yard, worth ls 6d; a large lot of Fancy Ribbons, wide widths, 6d per yard, worth ls; a lot of Hats, Flowers, Feathers, &c. &o, also sold cheap.—Wm. Eyre, Enneskillen House, Victoria-street. ILL Miss Temple, late dressmaker at Rati-ay'F, send her address to the Star Office? WHITE Handkerchiefs, even better than the last; fresh lot of Ladies' Velvet Jackets; red and Other gay coloured Winter Crinolines; Shawls, Down Dress Improvers, Men's Braces, Linen Sets, Felt House Boots, Children's Socks, Towels. Umbrellas. Hamburg Nets, Beautiful Assortment .of Hair Pads, Infants' Coloured Boots; large lot of other Bargaids, and more from particularson Monday. W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street. WANTED, a good Coat Hand ; constant employment to a good man.—Apply J. S. Cobley, next to Busby's Factory, Grey-street. ANTED Known, that D. Goldik is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Maerials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocus, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c. fee. at the lowest markotprice, at his Yards -us tom-houfe-street. TITANTED, analogical reasons for the V V use of White Targets.—Reply in the Star "YITANTED, the Public to know that I V T have on Sale (cheap).Jwhat they want, viz.:—Ladies' or Girls' small-sized Felt Hats, 2s 6d, worth 53 each; Black Ostrich Feathers, ls3d each ; Wings, 6d each ; Winceys. Gd per yard ; Black Straw Hats, ls each; Berlin Wools, in shaded and plain colours; Fingering Wool, soft and beautiful; Ladies' Tjnderclothes very cheap; Corsets, very strong, at 2s 6d each; also in Thomas 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, Sec, Bee, Sec Also, at ridiculously low prices—__'k Boot Laces; 3d per dozen ; Rack Combs, 3d each; Good Purses, Id, 3_d, Id. 6d, and ls 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 ls 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, ihe best local Coal in the Province. All orders left at tho Yard. Fort Briton-art. or at Mr. G.lNeals, corner of Nelson and Wellesley-streets, v wilt be promptly attended to.—i_. Barr. agent. TXT ANTED KNOW N. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMI-GEN, Auckland Loan OfHce, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. Privat-_Entrance.aown right-of way. F _ IRE WOOD.—Wanted, 300 tons Ti-tree delivered at North Shore to O. Mays. tf_~T_- to £1000 LENT, on Building Society efc/XV principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. MRS. SMALLFIELD, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, is prepared to receive Boys attending either of the Grammar Schools as Boarders. Terms moderate. MODELTRAINING SCHOOL, Choral Hall.—School will Re-open on WED NESDAY, 21th April. MRS. HARRISON informs her Pupils that she has REMOVED from Hobson street to the corner of Ponsonby Road and Grace-street, where she continues to conduct her Classes in Music and French. Mrs Harrison will open a School for Giris on the 7th of April. Instruction will include the following branches : English, Drawing, Music, and Fancy Work. Terms issued in a week. ATEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, ___. REV. PETER MASON, B.A. The Second Quarter will commence on MON DAY first, the 15th instant. ST. GEORGE'S BAY ROAD, Parnell. Mr.. Clayton's Boarding and Day School.— Second Quarter begins April 24,1878. _ _ p RA N D Q FF E R BY THE AMERICAN NOVELTY COMPANY. Tho following articles will be sent by Mail to any part of New Zealand on receipt of £1 :— 1 Brook's Glas3 Cutter, Tin Opener, Knife and Scissors Sharpener .. ...... _/ IBanaza Fruit and Vegetable, Pairing, Slicing, and Coring Knife.. .. .. l/o 1 Champion Nutmeg Grater. Save your fingers .. .. •• ~. i( b 1 Dish-washing and Toasting rl ong ... .. 2/ 1 Smoker's Pet. Meerschaum pipe eclipsed 1/ 1 Folding Lamp Shade (Patent)... .. .. 1/6 1 Indelible Tablet for Marking Linen .. 2/ 1 Little Giant Tack Hammer, drives, draws, and sets.. .. \l.\\ 1 Little Harry's Night Lamp .. .. l/o ' l Magic Cork Puller, Chimney Cleaner, &c. 1/ 1 Oriental Silver Polish. Great success .. 1/ 1 Pattern Copying and Tracing Wheel .. 1/6 1 Pearl Cement. Mends everything. Save the pieces 2/ 1 Puzzle Key Ring .. .. _ .. .. .•• 1/ 1 Shine-Shine Starch Pohsh and Chinese Washing Blue •....„; H* 1 Slate Pencil Sharpener and Cleaner • • ._! 1 Good Templar Pen, with i-pint of ink .. /6 Total 25/ Discount off -. Amount £1 ', XT 0 T I G E. r Persons desirous of nominating relatives or _ friends in Great Britain for Passages to New 1 Zealand, are informed that the Monthly List • will be closed on 20th instant. i Nominated Immigrants on arrival in the Colony may join their friends immediately after 3 inspection, and will not be required to go into depot. . ~ Nominations for persons residing out of the United Kingdom have been discontinued. '. Full particulars and forms can be obtained from this office. - . EDWARD L. GREEN, Immigration Officer. 1 Immigration Office, ■______. Auckland. 12th April, 1878.



Tenders. DRAINAGE WORKS, HOBSON AND PITT-STREETS. Town ClerK's Office, April 6,1878, The City Council will receive Tenders until 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, 17th instant, for the above Work, in terms of specifications, plans, and conditions, at the office of the Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed " Tenders for Drainage Works." __. _~ , P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Town Clerk's Office, April 10,1876. TENDERS advertised for for the Exten sion of City Mains are WITHDRAWN until further notice. P. A. PHILLIPS, Town Clerk. UNION BEACH GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Tenders are hereby invited for the supply of Mining Requisites for the above Company. A list of articles can De seen on application to the Mine Managers. Coromandel; or the under signed, at the Office of the Company, No. 21, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. J. FRIAR CLARKE, S(_C_ 6-_-L_,\ r Auckland, 11th April, 1878. mo BUSH CONTRACTORS. Tenders will be received at the Kopuru Saw Mill, Kaipara, or at the Cempany's Office, Fort street, Auckland, up to noon on MONDAY, 15th April, 1878, for Falling and Delivery of a Large Quantity of 'limber.—For further particulars, apply to George Fraser, Agent Kopuru Saw Mill Company, Fort-street, Auckland; or, Hugh Gunn, Manager Kopuru Saw Mill, Wairoa, Kai para^ riOUJNTY OF WAITEMATA. TO BOATMEN~AND CARTERS. Tenders are required by noon of TUESDAY, the 16th instant, for Delivering 300 cubic yards of Scoria Ash on the Wharf, at Stokes' Point. Separate Tenders are also required for Carting and Spreading the above. Specifica tions and forms of tender at the Office, 1, Queen-street, and at the Post Office, Stokes' Point. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman. nn O B U I L DER S. Tenders will be received until noon of SATURDAY, 13th instant, for the Removal, Altering, and Re-erecting Iron Store on Re claimed Land. Plans. &o, at my office, Albert-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, ■ Architect. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of WED NESDAY, 17th instant, for the Erection of Building at Onehunga for Mr Longley. Plans, &c., at my office, Albert-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. mo BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS. Tenders are invited for the Erection of a Hotel at the Wharf, Gisborne, Poverty Bay. The Building will comprise about 36 rooms. Plans and specifications can be seen at Messrs. R. Whitson and Sons Brewery. Tenders to be sent in to Messrs. Whitson s office on or-before noon of the 16th April, inst. Lowest or any tender not necessarilly accepted. -\TOTICE TO BUSHMEN. Tenders will be received till the 18th instant, for Splitting Puriri Posts in Pukekohe.—Apply, by letter, to Mason Bros., Parnell Nurseries. Meetings. ANEHUNGA BIBLE SOCIETY The Annual Meeting of the above Branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society will be held, in the Masonic Hall, on the evening of MONDAY, 15th instant, at 7.30. The Revs. Dr. Maunsell, Carrick, and Buddie, together with the local clergymen, -will deliver suitable addresses, which will be interspersed with musical selections by a local choir. A Collection will be made on behalf of the Society. iiq- O T _I C E. PANMURE TOWNSHIP DISTRICT BOARD. The Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers of the above District will be held, in the Panm'ure Hotel, at 7 o'clock p.m., on MONDAY, the 29th April, 1878. Business: To pass accounts, elect trustees, fence-viewers, and auditors for the ensuing year. JAS. LOOMB, Chairman. Panmure. 11th April, 1878. PONSONBY DISTRICT SCHOOL COMMITTEE. S& The Secretary will be at the Ponsonby Hall at 7.30 p.m. THIS EVENING, to receive Sub scription Lists from the Canvassing Committee. JOHN GITTOS, . Secretary. a: foff^^ a- Members of the above Association are re quested to attend the Adjourned Annual Meet ing on MONDAY next, at 2 p.m., at the British Hotel, to Elect Officers for the present year. H. FULLER, Secretary. ° T * 6 E A Special Meeting of the Members of the Journeymen Bakers' Association will be held, at the British Hotel, on SATURDAY, the 13th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Business of importance. All Members requested to attend. JAMES McLEAN, Chairman. I\T .0 T 1 C E. In accordance with the Proclamation in Gazette 15. March 23rd, 1870, the ANNUAL MEETING OF JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, resident in the Auckland District, will be held, at the Police Court, Auckland, on TUESDAY the 23rd April, 1878, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of choosing a Chairman of Petty Ses sions, Sec, and settdng a roto of attendance for the ensuing year. A . K . TAYLOR , Chairman. I^TEWTON HIGHWAY DISTRICT. A Meeting of the Ratepayers in the above District will be held, at Warnook Bros. Factory, Richmond, on WEDNESDAY, 17th instant, at 3 o'clock. _ _ Business: To consider the question of Form insr a Borough with the adjoining Districts. ROBERT T. WAKNOCK-, ■ Chairman. "OA.NK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is heteby given that the Half-Yearly General Meeting of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, tho 25th day of April next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st inst., and for any other Business that may be brought before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH. General Manager. Auckland, March 23rd, 1878. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that a Special Genera Meeting of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 25th day of April next, imme diately after the Half-yearly General Meeting, for the purpose of confirming the Resolution proposed at the last Half-yearly General Meet ing. By order of the Board of Directors. - D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. Auckland, March 23, 1878. ANK OF NEW ZEALAND. The Transfer Books of this Bank will be CLOSED from FRIDAY", the 12th instant, till THURSDAY, the 25th idem, both days in clusive. MURDOCH, General Manager. Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, Bth Apiil, 1878. BIN lON INSUKA_.CE COMPANY NEW ZICALAND. A.PITAL. .T~ £2,000,000. UCKLAND li 11 A N (J II QUEEN-S T R E IB T, Next the Colonial Bank. 3_RE DEPARTMENT. Insnranc granted -on Dwelling - house., Stores. Shops, Buildings in which trade ia carried on, Mero-iandiße, and Goods of every description. MARINE DEPARTMENT. Hulls of Ships or Steamers, Merchandise ot al kinds, Specie and Wool to United Kingdom, a-i ■"OWEBT OURKBHT RATK6. R. H. STEVENSON Manager.



To Let. rr.o LET, in Upper Symonds-street, a JL Gents' Residence, at present occupied by Cousins, ICsq. Possession at the end of month. Splendid view, water, Sec— Apply on the pre mises. . nr.o -LET, a Dwelling-house and Shop in JL beat part of Parnell, with large garden, good well, &c—Apply Mr. Robinson, Chemist, Parnell. . TinO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite _L Vulcan Lane.—Apply Manager Bank of New South Wal«_. TO LET, a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, furnished, mostpleasantly situated. 11. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stich bury's Buildings. "TVTORTH SHORE.—To Let, the Hand _Ll some Villa at Mount Victoriii, now occu pied by Mr. Yeoman; one of the most comfort able homes in the district.—Oliver Mays. HOUSE TO LET, in Waterloo Quad rant, opposite Government House, seven rooms; fine view of harbour.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. OFFICES" to Let in Bank Buildings.— Apply National Bank of New Zealand, . Auckland. TO LET, a good 6-roomed House on the Mount Eden Road.—Apply Chas. Layer, Builder, Kyber Pass. For Sale. HJ.OR SALE, a Light Spring Cart, Horse, -j and Harness.—Apply to R. Stevenson, Grocer. Newton Road. ST-OR SALE, one 7_.-inch Centre Screw JO Cutting Lathe, 9 feet bed, change wheels, good size saddleand slide rest, overhead motion. —Apply, by letter R.K., Stab Office. 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. FOR SALE, 8-roomed House, large gar den, good view, situated in Vincent-street. H. Partington. House aud Land Agent, Stich bury's Buildings. OTEL on the Goldfields for Sale. A positive b-rgain.—Full particulars a Hannaford's Agency, Queen-street, opposite the Army and Navy Hotel. £->/?/& —HOUSK of 7 rooms, wash-house, /°v _»VJ. scullery, baker's oven, verandah back and front, good well, &c, all in thorough repair, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next to the Post-office. -__?£_{_ UASH, Balance by Weekly c__-.IJ- 1 9 Payments.—A new 6-roomed Villa, with freehold allotment, on the Ponsonby Road. Price, £360.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. I»KK.A —VILLA RKSIDKNCK at Parnell, cSy _J> _• _r. containing 9 rooms and kitchen, fitted with every convenience, and all in good order. 2-stall stable, coach-house, conservatory, fowl-house, &c, with freehold allotment con taining 1 acre, closely fenced and planted.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortand-street. X? O Kff\\ —HOUSE of 5 good sized rooms, also _iO«H.. wash-house, 2 tanks and well, with freehold allotment 50 x 133, and. free use of an additional allotment. Term 3 easy. 20 minutes walk from Queen-street.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. -_^®^-*_T_l__i CASH", balance at 5% for six v\7 or ten years.—lmproved Farm of about 75 acres of erood soil, all fenced and in grass, well-finished House of 6 rooms, three-stall stable, coach-house, cow shed, stock-yard, Sec, 12 miles south of Auckland. Price, £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. ■ _?-_£___ -SUBURBAN VILLA Residence d&'-Jt. ". of 6rooms, with out-buildings, all in thorough repair, with 5 freehold allotments containing about 3 acres, facing the sea, and commanding a splendid view. Terms to suit buyers.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-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 Se SON, Fort-street. 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. B"i_OIVN^VRAPPING~PAPER for sale.—Apply at the Star Office. Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF AUCK LAND, HOLDEN AT HAMILTON. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of John Gage, a Debtor. This is to notify that John Gage, of Whata whata, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Storekeeper, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The first meeting of Creditors to be held at the Dis trict Court House, Hamilton, on Wednesday, the 17th day of April 1878, at 2 o'clock p.m. Dated, at Hamilton, this 10th day of April, 1878. T. MONTGOMERY, Clerk of the District Court at Hamilton. J N BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876, and of the Bankruptcy of William Henry Nicol, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that the First Meeting of Creditors of the said William Henry Mcol, held in the Supreme Court Buildings this day, the 12th instant, at 11 o'clock in the fofenoor, was adjourned till MONDAY, the 15th instant, at the same hour and place. Dated this 12th day of April, 1878. S, BROOKING, Chairman. T. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. A SOIREE will be held in the Church, iunction of Symonds-street and Kyber Pass Road, in aid of the Repairs, on THURSDAY, April 18th. Tea on the Table at 6.30. ,_,_._,,„„ .., . Aftei which, a PUBLIC MEETING will be held (Rev. D. Bruce in the chair), when ad dresses will be. delivered by several clergymen and others. Several Musical Selections will be introduced during the evening. Tickets may be had from any of the members of the Committee. ■ . ST. MATTHEW'S CHURCH. — The Sixth of the Course of Lent Sermons, on "Our Lord's Seven Sayings on the Cross," will be preached this (Friday) evening, by the Rev. A. R. Tomlinson. The Service will commence at 7 p.m. STRAYED, into my farm at East Tamaki District, a Red and White Bull; no visible brand.—lf not claimed within 14 daysfioni date, will be sold to defray expenses.—John Wakerby. April 11th. 1878- LOST, a Cheque for £10 signed by R. H. Stevenson yesterday, near the bottom of Queen-street. Finder will be rewarded on returning same to Mr F. T. Paten, Grocer, Franklyn street. Payment stopped... _■ Vases i "TEASES! _ I We are shewing upwards ot One Hundked Different Patterns of the most Beautiful ORNAMifiNTAL VASES, in Crystal, Alabaster, and Bohemian Glass, ever offered for sale in Auckland. Prices extremely moderate. An earlyins P ectioninvited. &HcooKEj Furniture an_ Carpet Warehouse, 67, Queen-street, T> A N MURE H ALL. A SOIREE Will be given, in tho above Hall, on THURSDAY, in Easter Week, the 25th April. Single Ticket, 3s. The proceeds to be devoted towards liquidating the Debt on the Roman Catholic Presbytery. ___________ IF Mary Gilry does not come for her things before the 20th instant, they will be sold to pay expenees.—Mary Connolly. WC. DENNES' Reduced Price List . Dolly Varden, £3155; Wertham, £_ 10& Genuine Home Shuttle, £1 Singer's, from £610s- Princess of Wales, £410s Wheeler and Wilson, £510s Arm and Platform, £410s Fret Saws, £310s. MACHINE DEPOT, Quebn-stbeet.