THE EXCELSIOR ENTERTAINMENT TO SEAMEN.

Tin.* Good Templars of the Excelsior lodge .rave a welcome to the sailors of H.M. ships the Nvmphe and "Wolverine, now in port, last Evening in the Franklin Road school-room. About sixty seamen were present, and over qfk) uersons sat down to a sumptuous tea, pro vided by the ladies, viz., Mesdames Rout, Whitcomb, Caradus, Mason, Haines, Spencer, Purchas, Hughes, M. Chambers, and the Misses Booth (2), Warburton, Purchas, Hughes, Annie Chambers, Moore, and McLean. The room ■was decorated with mnoh taste for the occasion with the mottoes " Faith, Hope, and Charity," and representative flags. The tables weie adorned with vases of autumn flowers, chiefly from Warburton's gardens. The entertainment was under the chairmanship of Mr McKenzie, who delivered the opening speech of welcome to the seamen, -who had placed themselves under the wings of the angel of temperance, and were bravely doing battle with the demon of strong drink. The other speakers were Mr ' George llemus and Captain Leßoy. The former glanced at the pioneers of teetotalism, tne seven men of Preston, and the subsequent spread of the principles. He also gave reminis cences of his boyhood in Staffordshire. Captain LeKoy's speech was full of nautical terms and phrases, entitled " Knots," the best of which were touch not, taste not, handle not, all of which were knotted in a very interesting manner by the captain. The programme was the most remarkable for benefit ever witnessed in connection with a templar lodge; it contained 15t names, either for singing or recitation, and •which was a puzzler to the chairman, who made the best selections that he could make according to his judgment. The ladies who sang were: Miss Gribblc, "Strangers'** yet;" Miss Whit comb, "Far away;" Mrs Hughes, "Kiss me darling." Mr Salt. "The jolly blue jackets'," " The anchor's weighed," and the " Pilgrim of love;" Mr Marson, " Wrecked and saved;" Mr Svveetman. " England's glory ;" Misses Ander son and Gribble, " A dialogue;" Mrs Anderson a recitation, "A lesson by the sea." A number of song 3 were sung by the seamen, such as " Come where my love lies dreaming," " Going to Hamp stead," " Good-bye, John," and several others. The Nyniphe Glee Club gave two glees in a spirited manner, "Ye jovial sons of song,'and Moore's " Canadian boat song;" Bro. Faban per formed " Auld Robin Grey" very creditably on the piccolo. The singers were accompanied by Mrßutchkow on the piano. This was the best entertainment we have witnessed in connection with the terupler movement in this city, which concluded with votes of thanks to the singers, ladies, and chairman, and the singing of the National Anthem.

CONCERT AT PONSONBY.

The concert in aid of All Saints' Church, which was given in Ponsonby Hall last night, proved a very great success. There was an overflowing audience; in fact the hall was so full that late comer.? experienced some difficulty in finding seats. For the entertainment itself we have nothing but praise. The programme was varied and attractive, well put together, and satis factorily carried out. Both vocalists and instrumentalists performed admirably, a fact which the audience seemed fully to realise, for they applauded loudly. The first item on tho programme was a duett on two pianos, which was carefully rendered by four skilful lady instrumentalists. This was followed by a chorus from "Robert le Diable," and then Miss Halstead delighted everyone with " The Blind Girl's Dream." Mr and Mrs Kavanagh were the next performers. They gave tho duett "Breathe no more" very effectively. It was, however, Mrs Dacrc who made tho hit of the evening. Assisted by the chorus she sang " Children's Voices " with great sweetness and artistic power, and at tho close met with quite an ovation. A comic song, called " The Tichborne Claimant" was given with much with much humour by Mr Crnickshank; and Captain Innes won well-merited encore for hi 3 performance on the flute. A popular glee brought the first part to a close. The second part was quite as good as the first. A duett for two hands, the " Marine aux Flambeaux" was beautifully rendered, but the chorus [from "William Tell" which fol lowed, was not up to much. The song, " I heard a voice" was loudly encored, and the singer very kindly responded with a serio-comic ditty. A duett from "Maritana" entit'ed " Sainted Mother " calls for no remark, but Mr Barnham's solo " Bertha " was sung very effectively. The quartette " The Chafers," amused the audience immensely. The concert wound up with a solo and chorus " The Bridal Wreath," which was one of the gems of the evening. Altogether the Sentertainment was exceedingly enjoyable. We have also to con gratulate the promoters on the financial success of the affair.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) LONELY JOHN. John Connor was found by Sergeant Jackson in the glades of Parnell, oblivious to the affairs of the world without. John confessed to being rlrunk, and was sabjected to the usual fine of 5s and costs. A STRIKING SAILOR. Charles Ingram was charged with strik ing George Adam, chief officer of the British vessel " Restless," on the Ist May. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. George Adams deposed that prisoner, who was steward of the said vessel, used very bad language towards him, without pro vocation, and struck him in the face; he did not wish, however, to press the charge. The captain deposed that the prisoner was very drunk and abusive, but he thought prisoner did not know what he was doing. He was a very good cook and steward when sober, he believed he was afflicted in the head, and two glasses sent him mad. His Worship : Would you like to take the man to sea again ? Captain : I would ; he is an excellent cook, your worship. Prisoner A\as ordered to prison for 48 hours, and to pay lis 6d costs. BREACH OF LICENSING ACT. Edward Perkins, mine host of the Occidental, Vulcan Lane, was charged with neglecting to keep a lamp alight over the door of his hotel, on the 25th ult. Mr Perkins said he would admit that the light was out ; but on that occasion the wind was very rough. He would also suggest that in such circumstances the police might give him a rap up, which would save gas* as well. He was the only publican in the colony who was taxed for two bars, and he paid a watchman to look after the lights. In Dunedin the hotel keepers were exempt from lights. His Worship said he was compelled to inflict a fine, but it would be the lowest, viz., Is and costs. THE SMOKE NUISANCE. George Holdship was charged, on the in formation of Inspector Goldie, with unlaw fully sending forth, on the 29th March, a. volume of black smoke from a chimney be longing to the Auckland Timber Company (limited.) Mr Devore informed the Court that Mr Hoidship had heightened the chimneyg in Custom-House-street, to the satisfaction of the Sanitary Inspector. He would ask, therefore, that the case might be withdrawn, to which the Court consented. MULTUM IN PARVO. David Strafford was fined 5s and costs for not having a light attached to his cart on the 19th ult. Thomas Waters was fined 5s and costs for allowing his chimney to be on fire on the 18th ult. John Nolan was fined 2s 6d and costs for his straying horse. James Conley was fined 5s and costs on account of two" cows, found by the way side. William John Bishop was ordered to pay 15s per week in support of his mother. Mr Coleman stated the circumstances on behalf of Mr Bishop, and said that he was quite willing to support his mother, if he could do so without the interference of friends. His Worship made the order to be paid fortnightly to Mr Tyler. This was all the business.

THEATRE ROYAL.

TO-MORROW NIGHT.

The production of " King Henry TV." at the Theatre Royal to-morrow night ought to De an event of considerable importance in the theatri cal history of Auckland. The play has not been produced here for a long time, and will, mere fore, be almost new to the majority of the audience ; and. as the story of the drama is very interesting, and the caste unusual y strong, we fully anticipate a success. Mr Jack s representa tion of " Falstaff" has been pionounced by many competent critics as excellent. He is ladeed. tne only living actor of any eminence who has, for years' past, made this character a spncialny. The late Ma>k Lemon used to play the p*rt sometimes at amateur performances, and his representation was thought to excel any profes sional one, but this was probably owing to the fact that nature had endowed him with pearly all the physical peculiarities which we are accustomed to associate with the character. Miss Firman's "Prince Hal" is sure to be a great feature of the performance. The part of the slender youth, who is described in history as being somewhat effeminate in appearance offers a great chance to a lady actress, and we feel sure Miss Firman will make the most of it. Mr John B. Steele plays the fiery "Harry Percy," or "Hotspur." The character is not an easy one to nouytr»y. Most actors overdo Hotspur s passion and rant. Tt is. however, scarcely likely that a histriou of Mr Steele's known ability will fall

into such errors. Mrs Walter Hill appears as Lady Percy, and we feel sure she will makea very able and charming exponent of the part. The other characters will be represented by cofhpetent artistes. ______

STAR OF NEWTON LODGE, 1.0. G.T.

The officers for the ensuing quarter were in stalled last evening by bro. McGregor, D G W C.T., assisted by Bro. Cobine. aB G.W.S., and Bro. J. G. Rist, as G.W.M. The improvel -ment in this Lodge is very marked, which is attributed to its thorough loyalty to the Right Worthy Grand Lodge of the World, which recognises no colonred distinctions, an increase of 44 members having taken place in the past three quarters. A cordial vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the retiring officers for the efficient manner in which they had dis charged their duties during their term of their respective offices:—The following are the officers :—W.C.T., Bro. B. Lightfbot; W.V.T., Bro.'C. S. Ellis; W.S., Bro. S. Worms, re-electedl; W.F.S., Bro. J. Masters, re-elected; W.T., Bro. J. Dye;| W.C., Bro. Bright, re-elected; W.M., Bro. Burley; W.T.G., Bro. Bennett; W.0.G., Bro. K. Newton; W.R.H.S., Sister Lightfoot, senr.; W.L.H.S., Sister Philp; W.A.S., Bro. John Stowe; W.D.M., Bro. Somerville; P.W.C.T., Bro. S. P. Brown.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

HOKIANGA, this day.

Cleared for Auckland : Brig Nile, 164 tons, Captain Mcßurney, loaded with totara piles; also the schooner Queen, Captain Jones, loaded with totara, hides, and gum. NARROW ESCAPE FROM DROWN ING. A child of Mr J. Bryers had a narrow escape from drowning to-day. While playing with some other children on a log he fell off into deep water. Captain Mcßurney/ of t the Nile, who was close by, gallantly sprang in and saved him.

COROMANDEL, this day.

LATEST MINING.

The Empress is formed into a company in Auckland, a ■ number of influential people holding shares. The appointment of Mr Haunah, a very old miner, to the managership, gives general satisfaction. The Union Beach has reported a small parcel of specimens. Eureka.—At a meeting last night, Messrs Wylde-Brown and Frater were added to the directory, and Mr Edwards appointed manager.

DUNEDIN, this day. GOVERNMENT AID TO CHARITIES. Mr Ballauce telegraphs to Sir John Richardson that there is no foundation for the statement that Government intend, after June 30, to stop the subsidies to hospitals and charitable institutions. DONALD REID YIELDS TO PUBLIC OPINION. Mr Donald Reid addresses his consti tuents aboutthe 16th, whenhe willannounce his retirement, owing to the length of the session, arid his inability to support the Ministerial programme, Avhich the consti tuency desire that their representative should, do. The Lawrence coal pit subsided, burying the whole plant, and 400 tons lignite. LAND SALE. £20,000 were realised at the sale on deferred payments of agricultural lands at Tuapeka.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. Tho County Council resolyed to ask the Mercantile Association to allow £§,000 of the balance of loan to go towards pumping only. The Smile of Fortune is shaping well.

RUSSELL, I this day. Arrived: Elsinore, Christina, and Minnie Sailed :• Spitfire, Fawn, WhaDgarei, Phoenix, Speedwell, and lona. Passengers :—Messrs Smith, Knee, Houston, Harness, Mr and Mrs Flood and family.

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OAMARU, this day. THE GRAIN MARKET. The grain market at the presenr time is inactive. Prime milling wheat, is ; oats, 3s to 3s se ; malting barley, 4a 6d, 4s 9d j potatoes, £2 5s ; flour £11, £11 10s f.o.b. ; bran, £4 ; pollard, £5 10s ; oatmeal, £18 ; pearl barley, £20. *

WELLINGTON, this day. THE CABLE BREAKS. The Edinburgh leaves Singapore to-day for the break. Mails leave Batavia for Singapore on the 6th, 14th, 20th, and 29th, the mails leave Singapore for Batavia on the Bth, 14th, 20th, and 28th.

KUMARA, this day. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

A fire broke out this morning at Bul strode's Club Hotel, at three o'clock, which was consumed. There was also destroyed : Murphy's, bootmaker ; Fley's butcher shop; Robinson, confectioner ; Mulligan, draper ; McLean, grocer; and a building formeily occupied by the Bank of Australasia. The efforts of the local fire brigade prevented further destruction. Spidler's Crown Hotel was only saved by the exertions of volun teers. The insurances on tho various build ings are not known.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

A SPECIAL meeting of the Auckland Racing Club was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon, to consider a letter received from Mr O. C. McGee. After the stewards were in atten dance a discussion was held as to whether the Press should be admitted to the meeting, and Mr McGee, who had been present during this part of the dis cussion, rushed out, proclaiming that he would not attend any meeting for a single moment unless the Press were permitted to be present. After a few minutes, however, the representative of the Star was requested to come in, and was informed by the Chairman, Mr A. Buck land, that so far from the Stewards having any objection to the presence of represen tatives of the Press, they would be glad to see them on all occasions. Mr McGee's letter asking for a re-opening of the question, was then read, and Mr McGee was admitted. The evidence taken at the meeting of the Stewards, when it was decided to disqualify Falcon, was read over as follows -. — Minutes of the Meeting of Stewards of the A.R.C., held at the Grand Stand, Ellerslie, on Tuesday, April 23rd :— Present—Messrs Dilworth, Taylor, W. J. Taylor, Thos. Morrin, Sam Morrin, J. Russell" W. McLaughlin. This meeting was called Immediately after the Selling Race was finished, for the purpose of considering the conduct of Mr Owen C. McGee and his jockey who rode Falcon in the Selling Race. It was stated by several of the Stewards that there- were complaints from large numbers of people who had witnessed the horse Falcon ridden, that the horse had been distinctly " pulled," and prevented from winning the race, and this complaint was borne out by the state ment of several of the stewards. They therefore called the meeting to consider what course they should adopt. The following evidence was then taken :— Mr Carpenter, farmer (Waikato): I saw Falcon coming in to the winning-post. He was over taking the other horse, when the Jockey pulled him in. I was in front of the Grand Stand. Mr Fraser, of the Thames: I warned my friends that there was something wrong, because of the bookmakers laying odds against the horse winning, and I warned my friends not to bet. I saw the horse distinctly pulled. The jockey pulled him iv more places than one. Mr Marks: I saw Falcon pulled in the most palpable manner iust opposite the post At this stage the meeting adjourned until Fri day, 26th April, 1878, at the Club office, when the following gentlemen wero present: Messrs. Buckland, Thos. Morrin, S. Morrin, Russell, W, McLaughlin, Banks, Marks. Several of the Stewards—Messrs. T. Morrin, Russell, S. Morrin, and McLaughlin—stated that they were present and saw the race, land that the jockey riding Falcon clearly pulled the horse, and prevented him winning the race. The Stewards, after considering the whole of the evidence, unanimously agreed to the resolu tions which we published the other day. Mr McGee then made a long statement,; to the effect that he had not received the notice of the Secretary in time to attend the last meeting, and that he had told the jockey to pull Falcon, because he desired to avoid his being overweighted, like Elsa, at the next meeting. He asserted that he had positively told people after the race that he had told the boy to pull Falcon, and not to win by more than a head. He [ admitted, however, that he had said on

another occasion that he could win by 80 or 100 yards. Had he received the letter in time for the last meeting he would certainly have been present. He contended that the best proof of his innocence was that the horse did eventually win the race. Falcon has a disease of the throat. He had only two pounds on the race. He denied that the public were dariiaged by the result of the race. His words to the jockey were, "Don't you win by more than a neck and head, if yon do he will not be worth £5 to me ; he will be weighted out for an age and a day." He (Mr McGee) had told every gentleman in the yard that the horse was pulled, and that he did not want him to be treated as Elsa was. He denied any connection with the bookmakers. Mr Russell: Had you any bets against the horse. Mr McGee : No; the day before I only got a solitary £2. I said I would back Falcon to win the race. Captain Fraser said, " I'll have you for £1." I said, "Make it £5, £10, or £20." When the horse was started I offered to make it more. Mr Russell: And you knew he could win the race ? Mr MeGfee : I knew he could win. Mr Russell: Did you say he could win by 100 or 80 yards ? Mr McGee : That was my impression. I always knew it would be a delicate th ing to trifle with the public purse, by telling them my horse could, or could not win. At a subsequent stage of inquiry, Mr McGee was asked by the Chairman whether he had any evidence to offer, and replied that he did not see that he wanted any further evidence in connection with Falcon, except the little boy who was out of town. If the Committee would suggest any evid ence he would produce it. Mr Russeell: Had you any bets on the Novel Handicap the day befoie ? Mr McGee : I had. Mr Russell: Had you any the second day? Mr McGee : No, I had none. T know you feel very strongly on this question. Mr Russell : I do. Mr Marks : Do >ou know Mr Fergusoii 1 Mr McGee : I do. Mr Marks : Did he know the horse was going to be piilled, and are you aware that he laid 3 to 1 against it ? Mr McGee : I do not know. Mr Marks : Did you hear he laid 15 to 5 ? Mr McGee : You know I live in the country. I had no connection with him with regard to anything, and nothing to do with his book. He never advanced me money. I had no more connection with him than I had with people living at the antipodes. I have nothing to do with language used imder the inlluence of strong drink. Mr McGee : You look me straight in the face and ask me any question. Mr Russell: You backed the horse on the first day but not on the second ? Mr McGee : No one would bet with mo. Can you bring any man who wanted to. I consider I have been very harshly treatdd in the matter. Mr Russell: Do you wish to call any one ? Mr McGee : If you want my son yon can call him. I can call the clergyman of: the denomination, he professes to give him a character^ and the clergyman of the church of England, and any schoolmaster who knows him. The Committee held another discussion, when the question of re-opening the inquiry was considered, one or two of the Stewards being of opinion that another opportunity should be given to Mr McGee to call evi dence if he wished, while on the other hand it was pointed out that if Mr McGee had any evidence to call he would have been prepared on this occasion, and moreover he had distintcly stated at this meeting that he did not intend to call evidence, and had appealed to the Chairman as to what evi dence he should call. Mr Sam Morrin gave evidence to the fol lowing effect: When the race was won I went to the rider of Falcon to bring him in to the weighing yard. He faid "I have not won the race, it is Belle of the Isle," and the rider of Belle of the Isle said, " Did I win f Young McGee said " Yes," then I went away to the other rider. After further discussion, the Committee agreed to adhere to their former decision in the case of Falcon, and in the case of Per fume, the Secretary was instructed to inform Mr McGee that the Stewards had decided not to proceed further in the case as the evidence was deemed insufficient.

The meeting then ended,

ENTERTAINMENT AT THE ASYLUM TO-NIGHT.

We would remind our readers of the enter tainment which will take place to-night in the Old Hospital. It is under the manage ment of Mr P. Doran, and is therefore sure to be very amusing. The-funds will be expended in the purchase of a piano for the Asylum.

BOARD OF EDUCATION.— THIS DAY.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the above Board was held this afternoon. Present : Dr. Campbell in the chair, and Messrs May, Dargaville, Prime, Haultain, Luckie, Moatt. The Minutes.—The minutes of the last meetiug were read. Some discussion arose as to the manner in which they Avere re corded. Mr Dargaville proposed that henceforth the names of proposer and seconder should be left out in the minutes, unless .'the proposer specially desired his name mentioned. The minutes were con firmed. RESIGNATION. —A letter was read from Mr Lusk resigning his seat at the Board of Education. It was resolved that the vacancy be filled up. Report.—The Secretary read 'the report of the Executive Committee. The report was confirmed. OFFICE STAFF. —The Board then consi dered the report of the Committee re the office staff. (1.) The appointment of Mr Sullivan's clerk was confirmed. (2.) It was agreed that Mr Allright receive £250 a year and 2_ per cent commission on any work he may execute for the Board. (3) After some discussion it was resolved that the Inspectors salary be 'not increased out remain aa before £500 a year. (4) The Secretary's salary' was considered and it was resolved that it should not be increased but remain as before £400 a year (5) It was agreed that the clerk's salary be increased from £150 to £200, and that the assistant clerk's salary be £50. The amended repefrt was then adopted. Mr Dargavilie proposed that the Hoard should employ a solicitor to advise them on all legal questions, &c. Colonel Haultain pro posed, as a fit and proper person, Mr Lusk. The Chairman seconded the motion. Mr ! Dargaville proposed Messrs Hesketh and Richmond. Mr May seconded. On put ting the question, the show of hands was in favour of Mr Lusk. A long report from the Grammar School governors anent the necessity for removing the school and suggesting the use of the Choral Hall temporarily was approved.. The question of the site at Poketio was next discussed, and Messrs Dargaville and May regretted Mr Lusk'rf absence, as they thought the advice given to tlic Board was not borne out by the evidence pro duced. The Rev. D. Bruce stated the case on behalf of the Presbyterian body, with the view of shewing that it was a permanent reserve for church, maiise, and cemetery. He repudiated the state ment that the Presbyterians were grasping at land, and said that all the pieces granted ; by Government to the body in various places during 30 years did not amount to more than 15 acres.

Mr Hobbs also made a statement to the effect that the site was made a public re serve in 1866.

It was resolved, that the parties should settle the matter with the Government, and that the 11 acres be admitted as belonging to the Board, and the erection of the school be proceeded with.

ST. PAUL'S OLD SCHOOL BUILDING.

(To the Editor).

Sir;— The school-house of St. Paul s, recently used as one of the schools of City East, is getting into a dilapidated condition, and is one,of the most ill-looking buildings in its immediate locality. It is only used on Sundays by the teachers and scholars Ot St. Paul's, and occasion ally for an entertainment or a parish meeting. The boys of the neighbourhood have taken advantage of the solitariness of the building, and' commenced to smash the windows with impunity. o__ peeping into the rooms I noticed that the inner walls corresponded with the outer aspect of the school, which is certainly a standing disgrace to St. Paul's. I remember hearing Bishop Cowie, at the last entertainment, complain of the state of the school-house, and express a hope of seeing a new St. Paul's Sun day-school ere long, to which he would willingly give tho sum of £5. Tha Sunday-school is in creasing in numbers, the teachers work with praiseworthy zeal, and the scholars' library, recently opened, is of a choice and commendable character. It is to be devoutly wished, therefore, that as soon as possible an effort will be made to erect a Sunday school-house, worthy of the name.—Yours, &c, Ohservbr.

E\ENINfr STAR, FRIDAY, MAY 3, 1878



M. Fontaine, in his volume on "Lighting by Electricity" (Paris : Baudry, 1877), bays: —"We have never so much admired the facility of employment, the simplicity o fitting up, the indefinite divisibility, and the multiplicity of uses of gas, as since we have been occupied with lighting by electricity." Not only is gas now reckoned as one of the necessaries of life, but it is identified with many of its most useful and successful occupations, contributing to domestic com fort and healthful enjoyments. Is there any invention which has more largely contri buted to the cheei'f (ilness, the security, and the comforts of Home? —[See advertise ment.] Some difficulty hitherto has been ex perienced in obtaining LARGE SIZE DOOR Mats for Churches, Banks, Hotels, and other Public Buildings. The undersigned have imported an immense assortment of all kinds of Passage Mat and Outer-door Mat, up to 4 feet 6 inches in length. A large lot of Cheap Tapestry aud Kidder minster Carpets just opened. Ladies and Gentlemen about to furnish are recom mended to visit the City Hall Arcade and see the greatest variety of House Furniture in the Province, offered for sale at the lowest possible prices. Grand assortment of Bedsteads and all kinds of Bedding always in Stock of their own manufacture.. Drawing-room Suites to suit all grades of Society. Country settlers especially will find it most convenient to make their purchases at the City Hall Arcade, where they can obtain all kinds of Clothing and Furnishing Goods. Agents for the Genuine "Singer's" Sewing Machines, Very handsome Wardrobes on viow. Twelve different patterns in Linoleum and Oil Cloths, all widths.—Holloway, Garlick, and Cranwell, General House Furnishers, Clothiers and Drapers, Queen-street, Auck land.— [Advt.l



WANTED KNOWN, my New Adver tisement will appear To-morrow, but the sharp women will come before it appears, so as to get the pick of the bargains.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson street. , \/y AN TED, • TWO EXPERIENCED CANVASSERS (With Good References) FOR THE BOOK TRADE. J. B. SINEL, QUEEN-STRKET JUNCTION. WANTED to Rent, 3 or 4 acres of land and a small House.—Apply by letter to H.M., Star Office. WANTED, a respectable Girl for house work; good wages.—Mrs. Smith, New ton Hotel ! Karangaha_peßoad. ANTED, for the Waikato, a First class Milliner and Dressmaker.—Apply to -heraßros., Queen-street. WANTED, a Girl to assist in house work.—For address apply Mrs. Gilbert, Draper, Parnell. WANTED. General Servants for private families, no washing; Cooks, Laun dresses, Nurse, Housemaids, and Servants for hotels.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. \^7ANrED, a respectable Boy,—Apply V V W. Palmer, Butcher, PJtt-street. WANTED, a respectable Girl to mind a baby. — Mrs. Pullcng, Fruiterer Queen-street WANTED to Let, House and (^roeer's Sliop on easy terms.—Apply to John Pearce, Blacksmith. Newmarket. \fij~ ANTED, a youug Girl as Apprentice V * to the Tailoring:—Mr French, Grocer. Queen-street. , WANTED, a respectable Girl about 12 years of age to nurbe a Baby.—Mrs Lyons, 71, 6re,y-3treet, "OTANTED, a first-class Machinist. V? Best wages.—Katterns and Sheppard, Boot and Upper Manufacturers. Elliott-street. ITTTANTED, a General Servant in a 7T. small family; must be a good cook and laundress; references required.—Apply between the hours of 10 and 12 to Mrs. Dyer, Manukau Itoad, Parnell. ■ . -TiTANTED TO SELL, a first-class new Vf Double-seated Buggy and Dog-Cart.— Apply R. Bull, Coach Painter and Trimmer, Durham-street. First-class accommodation for unpacking and storing carriages. TITANx'ED, a good Tailoress, and a V T smart Boy as apprentice.—J. Alwinger, Tailor, Victoria-street. WANTED, a General Farming Man for the country; married or single.—Apply at the Auckland Hotel, High-street, to-morrow morning, at 10 o'clock. WANTED, a Girl about 16 to make herself generally useful.—For address apply at this office. \'TSf ANTED, Board and Lodging by a v'? young gentleman. — Address, stating terms, &c, to M.K., Star Office. WANTED, a good General Servant; washing put out; good references re quired. — .\pply to Mrs. Chamberlin, Eden ..reacent. WANTED, Machinists, Improvers, and Needle Hands.-C. De L'eau's Shirt Manufactory, corner of Albert and Durham streets. WTaNTED KNOWNTIhat the Largest and Newest Stock of Gents', Ladies', and Children's Boots and Shoes can be seen at W. J. Otter's New Shop, rjls2, Queen-street, opposite the Theatre. ANTED, more Customers for the Very Best Quality of Mutton, at 2d per lb.; Boiling Beef, from 2_d ; Roasting Beef, from Id. Pork, Veal, and Limb at lowest prices. Prime Corned Beef in kegs. Poultry dressed on the shortest notice. — M. Brearley, Butcher, Wakefiel d-strect. ANTED, a Good Plain Cook ; also a Housemaid. References required.— Apply at the office of this paper. ANTED, a Young Man to assist at carpentery work.—Apply J. 8., office of this paper. Y^TANTH-D. a strong Boy as Messenger. VY Apply at this office, WAN T 1..D, a (Situation as SStoreman, by a respectable young man; G_ year's ex . perience at last pl_.ee; good Book-keeper; first class testimonial from last employer.—Apply by ; letter, X.Z., Stab Office. WANTED, a good Coat Hand, £3 per week (permanent).—G. Bryett, Tailor, [ Shortland-street. WANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Apply before noon to ' Mrs H. K. Williams, Mount Eden Road. [ ¥¥7"ANTED to Purchase, for cash, a V V First-class Merchant's Safe.—Apply by letter, stating where to be seen and price, ad ' dressed " Safe." Stak Office. ' ANTED, Benchmetf.— Aberdeen Boot Factory. I \/S7"ANTED, immediately, in the heigh- T t boiirhood of central Symonds-street, * Private Apartments for a Lady and her Little ) Girl, where no other lodgers are kept.—Address Box 90. P.O. . ■ WANTED, by Turnbull, Smith, and, Co., Wholesale Warehousemen, Wel lington, a first-class Man to manage their Boot i and Shoe Department; must have^ a thorough ;i knowledge of the Colonial requireinentß. y \7__7"ANTED, an Improver and Appren 3 Yv tices to the Dreasmakin g.— Mis II Broughton, corner Upper Queen and East streets, Newton. - .. .



WANTED, a General Farm Servant; • must be single.-Apply J. Hargreaves, at Mrs. Steele's, Parnell. ~\\T ANTED, the Public to know that I W have on Sale (cheap) what they want, viz.:—Ladies'or Girls' small-sized Felt Hats, 2j 6d, worth os each; Black Ostrich Feathers, 6d each; Coloured, Is; Wings, 6d each; Winceys. 6d per yard ; Black Straw Hats, Is each; Berlin Wools, in shaded and plain colours; Fingering Wool, soft and beautiful; Ladies' Underclothes very cheap; Corsets, very strong, 2s 6d each; also in Thompson's and Acme Brands; Patent and Silk Velvet in the piece; Turquoise andl Hat Silks; new makes of Ladies' Dress Holders, 6d each; Embroide.-y, Plain and Feathered Ribbons, Ribbon Velvets. Sep., Sec, Sec Also, at ridibulously low prices-Silk Boot Laces, 3d per dozen; Rack Coinbß. 3d each ; Good Purses* id, 3id, 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 Socks, 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. WHEN you get married, choose the daughter of a careful woman—one who is likely to make two pounds -ro as far as another would four; in short, try to get the daughter of any of my customers. Get one who prefe —to buy my Wonderful 2s Tea instead of paying 3s elsewhere. I hear that some of the Grocers say I have ruined the legitimate tea trade; if so, I do not see that I am to blame. Have a wife who buys Page's Celebrated Plum Jam for 8d the lib. tin; or Handsome Tracing Braid at Is 6d the half-gross; or Berlin Wool (beautiful colours) at 5d a dozen; or Fingering Wool at id the hank and 3s 6d the lb.; Hair Pins (all sizes), 2d the 2 oz. packet; Looking Glasses, 4d; Men's Courier Bags (with key), 2s 6d; Boys' Handsome Satchels, Is ; Military Braid (different widths), lOd a dozen yards ; Ladies' Alma Boot Laces, 3d a dozen ; Hooks and Eyes, 4d a gross; Umbrel las, 2s each ; Velvet, Is to 3s Cd the piece of 18 yards; Towels, 4d and 6d; Handsome Market ing Kits, Is; Fancy Baskets, 9d; Good Elastic, 4 yards a penny; Splendid Hair Brushes, Is 6d each; on« Electro Magnetic Battery, in good order, only 30* ; Anchovey Paste, la pots for 6d; Pickles (Gerkins), 6d a bottle: Wave Braid, 3d a dozen ; Holloway's Pills and Ointment, Is 3d; Painkiller, Is 2d ; Stay Busks, 3d a pair; Writ ing Desks, 7s and 9s; Steel Pens, 3d the paper; Towels, 4d; what will tho Drapers do when my Gum Tickets, at Is a thousand, are all gone? over 50 gross more of Clark's Glazed Cotton, black and white, different numbers, Cd a dozen ; Tape, 12 yards in a pioce, and 6d the doz. nieces ; Packing or Sail Needles, 2d a dozen: Babies' Wool Hoods, is; another lot of Men's Braces at 6d; aristocratic ditto, Is ; Ladies' Night Dresses, 4s; my 5s 6d ditto arc so beautifully worked that it would astonish the single men; Handsome useful Shoe Brushes, 3 for 2s 6d; Shirt Buttons, Id and 3d a gross; Id Tape Measures for Id; another lot of those large bottles of lovely Lavender Water at9d ; Spirit of Love, and other Scent, 4d; Rimmel's small ditto, sd; large handsome lot of Looking Glasses that hang up, Stand up, and lay down, from 4d to Is 3d. I have bought above 50 dozen more Crinolines. 40 doz. more Hair Pads, and above 60dozen more Dress Improvers. I intend to sell the Hair Haas at 2d ; the Lovely Crinolines at Is 6d; and the Dress Improvers at 6d, which arc ho beautiful that one of my boys wanted to know if the ladies wore them outside their dress. Ladies, when you wish to do any of your friends a good turn, and don't happen to have any monoy to do it with, tell them the astonishing prices of my goods, as advertised in this and my two last advertise ments, and yon may thereby put- lots of money in thoir pockets without taking any out of your own ; by-and-bye, when you have dealt with me a few years, and frayed thereby-say £500, you will be able to be more liberal. It ia truly astonishing what some people can save through buying of me. Don't forget my Girls' Jackets at 2s (id; nor my Ladies' ditto at 33 6d. Always keep my advertisement by you to refer to, as I have lots of goods left la3t week, &c. Splendid Green Tea, 3s; Empty Cases, 2d, 3d, 4d, and 6d ; Casks, Is. —w. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. ANTED, a competent Miller, for a modern two-pair mill in the province of Auckland. Mill is airy, and works with little dust. A Married Man preferred. Four roomed Cottage, with ground for garden. Living cheap; desirable climate. — Address A.8., care of National Bank, Auckland. ANTED to Sell (cheap), 40 dozen Josephine Gloves, size 6, 6i, 6J, GJ, 2s 6d Ser pair; also a lot of Light Fancy Coloured osephine Kid Gloves,- 7i, lh 71. 2s Od per pair; lOOlbs. of Knitting Cotton, Is lOd per lb.; 1000 yards Wincey, Cd, worth 9d; 1000 yards Flax Shirting, heavy, at IOJd per yard, worth la 6d; a large lot of Fancy Ribbons, wide widths, 6d per yard, worth Is; a lot of Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Sec. Sec, also sold cheap.—Wm. Eyre, Enneskillen House. Victoria-street. ANTED, for a lively country town, a good General Servant. If able to work sewing machine, high wages will be given.— Enquire this office. \\T ANTED KNOWN, thatD. GOLDIE TT is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doore, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowe»t market price, at his Yards, Custom-house-street. OOLEN SCARFS, 6d; White Calico] . 4s 6d doz.; Ladies' Silk Ties, very neat; New Dress Material; Boys' Hats, cheap lot, 2s 6d; Babies' Shirts, 7d : and ether Cheap Goods, at R. French's Cheap Drapery, Hobson-street. W~ ANTED, Purchasers for all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ings, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. Holcship. Manager. t T7- AIP AR A RAILWAY. On and after MONDAY, May 6th, 1878, the Afternoon Train will run as follows :— Riverhead, 3.0 p.m. Kumeo, 3.16 p.m. Waimanku. 3.30 p.m. Rewiti, 3.48 p.m. Woodhill, 3.53 p.m. Pairoa, 4 4 p.m. Helensville, 4.20 p.m. By order. A. V. MACDONALD. General Manager. <na&^ T>EGULAR MONTHLY 731il_?_-JLV> STEAM COMMUNICATION '-asSSSHB' BETWEKN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. The fast and favourite s.s. HERO, Captain Logan, may be expected here again about the 27th instant. She will leave for Sydney and Melbourne again about three days after arrival. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO. Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, May 3rd, 1878. .- /^.ORBY GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). The Share Register will be Closed from noon on MONDAY, 6th instant, until noon of WED NESDAY, Bth instant, when a DIVIDEND ol Seven Shillings and Sixpence per Share will be payable at the Company's Office, Shortland street. F. A. WHITE, Secretary. Auckland. 2nd May, 1878. mO CONTRACTORS AND STONE J_ CUTTERS Town Clerk's Office, May 1,1878. Samples of Kerb and Channel Stones, as required for City Works, can be viewed at the City Council Yard, Market House, P. A. PHILIPS, -Town Clerk. JTtOUND, a small sum of Money.—J. J Davies, Junction Store, Karangahape Road. SS. REWARD. — Lost, on Thursday night, about 6 o'clock, Two Keys, between Queen-street and top of Cook-street.—The findei will receive the above reward on leaving them at Star Office. _ FINEST SELECTION of Electro-plated SILVER WARE ever shown in Auck land, at I. ALEXANDER'S. Queen-street opposite Wyndham-street. "OARNELL KINKING CLUB The season will commence on SATURDAY EVENING, 4th May, at 7.30. Intending members are requested to apply f o their tickets. „ T -„-^ C. S. RUCK, Hon. Sec. mHE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY A (LIMITED), 7 AFPORn EVERY FACILITY I To persons willing to become, Consumers c GAS. , The Company open the Street, Tap the Mail Provide and Lay 30 feet of Service-pipe, j I make good the Street, Footpath, and Premises. Also, SUPPLY a METER, and keep the who I in Order, '" " WITHOUT ANY. CHARGE* WHATEVER. I Office'of the Company: I 3, INSURANCE BUILDINGS.



; Gazette in Bankruptcy. I? N THE DISTRICT COURT OF AUCK LAND, HOLDEN AT HAMILTON. | IN BANKRUPTCY. i In the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of Edward Message, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that at a Meeting of Creditors of the said Edward Message, held at the Court House, Hamilton, this day, at 2 o'clock intheafternocn, George Edgecumtee, of Hamil ton aforesaid, Commission Agent, was elected Trustee in the Estate of the said Edward Mes sage; and that the said George Edgecumbe has intimated to me, in writing, his acceptance of the said office of Trustee. Dated, at Hamilton, this first day of Moy, 1878, T. MONTGOMERY, Clerk of the District Court at Hamilton. Welmam Maogregor Hat, Hamilton and Te Awamutu, Solicitor for the above-named Debtor. Meetings. FVISTKICT ORDERS. Militia and Volunteer Office, Auckland, 2nd May, 1878. All Officers of the Volunteer Corps in Auck land are requested to meet on important business, at the Drill-shed, on TUESDAY next, 7th May. at half-past 7 o'clock p.m. (Signed) MAJOR LUSK. UCKLAND Sunday School Union.— In consequence of the Annual Meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association to be held this evening, the Monthly Teachers' Prayer Meeting is Postponed until FRIDAY next, 10th instant. THE Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children will be held at the Young Men's Chris tian Association Rooms, on MONDAY next, the 6th May, at 7.30 p.m. His Excellency the Governor will take the chair. ENNISKILLEN LOYAL ORAN-GE LODGE. No. 3. The regular Monthly Meeting will be held, in the Protestant Hall, Newton, on FRIDAY EVENING, 3rd May, at 7.30. By order of the W.M. A UCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION. The Annual Meeting of the above Association will be held in the Drill-shed on Friday Evening next, the 3rd instant, at 8 o'clock, at which a full attendance is requested. H. G. PAYNE, ■ Treasurer. Tenders. T^EVONPORT DISTRICT BOARD. Tenders are required by noon of TUESDAY next, for Erecting Fences on the Lake Road, and for Forming Road to Brick Bay. .._ Plans at the Post-office, Devonporfc. W. H. BROWN, Chairman. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received until noon of the 16th for the Erection of Insurance Premises, Queen and Shortland-streets, for the South British Insurance Company. R. KEALS & SON. Architects. GRAFTON ROAD DISTRICT BOARD. Kerbing and Channelling. Tenders for above will be received up to 4 p.m. of MONDAY, 6th May, at my office, 74, Queen-street, where also plan and specification may be seen, JOHN BOYLAN, Engineer to the Board. T> EMU ERA HIGHWAY BOARD. Tenders required for Supplying the under mentioned Materials in any portion of the Dis trict, in quantities as directed :— Broken Blue Metal, at per yard. Rough Scoria Ash „ Fine „ „ Tenders at my office by 2 p.m. of the 4th May 1878. P. J. DALTON, C.E., 40, Insurance Buildi Y^OOL, TALLOW, AND PRODUCE Parties hitherto effecting INSURANCE in England can make ARRANGEMENTS on equal terms to cover interest at any of this Company's offices in New Zealand- While in Shed or Factories, by rail, dray, lighter, or other conveyance, and ship, till delivered in London. From ports in New Zealand to London direct, or transhipping at ports here or in Aus tralia. From stations or factories, to terminate at Dunedin or coastal port, if need be. Claims payable in London. NATION AL'INSURANCE COMPANY. C/OALS ! (JoALS ! ! CoALS !! ! NOW LANDING, EX GARMOUTH, A CARGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE HOUSEHOLD COAL. Apply to ANDERSON & CO., Commerce-street. TT x TT E L E N A from oamaru. Just Arrived, and For Sale by The Subscriber : Ctf\f\ BAGS OATS 01/ l-/ 100 bags Fowl Wheat 5 tons Oatmeal 15 tons Meek's Flour, sacks 100's, 50's, in Store Wood's and Wilson's Flour, 100's and 50's * 200 bags Tartarian Oats Bran and Sharps at Mill Prices Canterbury Bacon and Hams, in cloth Butter and Cheese. L. W. EATON. i _ i • AGENT WANTED. An Active Business Man, with a few Hundred 1 Pounds Capital, to Purchase the Agency of the . American Novelty Company at Wellington. A good profitable business can be established. No one but an active business man need apply. AMERICAN NOVELTY COMPANY. Auckland. PHILADELPHIA EXHIBITS of Electro-plate Silver Ware in ALEX ANDER'S WINDOW, Queen-street, opposite Wyndham-street. ' t a a f. 1 The SIR HENRY HAVELOCK LODGE, No. 21, Independent Order of Good Templars, meets aB usual, in the Alexandra-street School room, every TUESDAY EVENING, at 7.30. . D. GOLDIE, W.C.T. \ G. SQUIRREL, Secretary. /CHORAL H A L L YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. . Winter Course of Lectures. i OPENING MKIETING-FRIDAY, May 3,1878. : Hi 3 Excellency the Marquis of Normanby in 1 the Chair. I PROGRAMM E .:— - Address—His Excellency the Governor. , Choir—" The Lord is in His Holy Temple." Address —Rev. A. Carrie te. Choir—Anthem, " Arise, Shine" (Dr. Elvy). ' Address- Choir—" Jesu, Lord of Glory" (Naumann). ' Address—Rev. J. Robertson, M.A. Choir—"Comeunto Me" (Dr. Adams. r Address Choir—" The Might with the Right" (Dr. Calcott) Doors open at 7. Chair to be taken at 7.30 p.m. f ADMISSION.-ONE SHILLING. Tickets for whole course, to admit bearer and )f lady, 55.; single ticket, 3s. 6d. Full subscriber paying annually in advance are entitled to i a ' single ticket. Tickets maybe had from Member! of Committee, or at the Rooms, and from anj cf the Stationers. N.B.—The Choir is requested to be in atten< le ance, in the Ante-room of the Hall, at_7Ao p.m. liyf K. A. WAR B RIO 1 _J_L LICENSED INTERPRETER, I Native Lands agent, Tauranga.



To Let. TO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite Vulcan Lane.—Apply Manager Bank of New South Wal"S. TO" LET OR SELL, a new House of eight rooms, in St. Mary's Road ; well finished, ji|bod well, etc.—Enqaire next door. THIO LET, a Comfortable Seven-roomed' I Brick Residence, with every convenience, five minutes' walk from Queen-street. —A. Linabury & Co. TO LET, at Conquest Place, Parnell, a comfortable five-roomed Cottage (nearly new), with registered grate in sitting-room, cooking range in kitchen, two large tanks, and good garden: also a splendid sea-view.—For terma apply Mr. Meekan, Parnell Store. mo LET, "The Deanery," St. Stephen's JL Road, Parnell, containing 10 rooms, neces sary outbuilding-., Sec, and about one acre of land.—Apply to R^ Dyer, Shortland-street, TO LET, a "6-raoi_ic7rCottase, with 1_ acres land, off Dr. Norton's. Spring-Street, Ponsonby. Rent, 15s per week.—Apply on the premises. T^TEAT COTTAGE to Let in Wakefield" -----J street.—Apply Town Clerk's Office.. TO LET, several Small Cottages to re spectable tenants.—Apply to J. Abbot, Grocer, Hobson-street. nnb LET, a neat three-roomed Verandah JL Cottage, two fireplaces, colonial oven,and well; rent. 7a 6d.—H. J. Kiordan, Upper Nelson street. TO LET, a Five-roomed House, with three fireplaces, gardens. &c, well, pleasantly situated in Dedvvood Terrace, Pon sonby^—A_pply_toJ!S**_ales!j_i^^ TO LET, at the corner of Victoria and High-streets, a large Commodious Yard suitable for a Livery Stable—Grant andMorton, Queen-street. For Sale. FOlt SALE, a substantial five-roomed House, nearly new, with two Allotments each 40 x 100; house fitted up with every con venience ; a good well and tank; garden well stocked with good fruit trees.—Apply to W. Baxter, North Store. Great North Road. FIRST-CLASS Bread Cart For Sale.— A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage Factory, Durham-street. JP€k4_ —FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE 3V £jr Hr c for Sale for £90; good allotment. Weekly payments taken !or the whole amount if desired.—C. \ Williamson, Kstate Agent, Vul can Lane. _£?_Z.4\ CASH, Balance by Weekly 3Sa_< $. j> ? t Payments.—A new 6-roomed Villa, with freehold allotment, on the Ponsonby Itoad. Price, £360.- S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. Qijii —SEVEN Acres Ploughable Land di> & /W. For Sale for £22 ; 8 miles from Auck land. All level and good soil. Never-failing spring of water.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. i?6)AA CASH, balance at 5% for six 3wff & ™_™ ™ 7 or ten years.—lmproved Farm of about 75 acres of »ood soil, all fenced and in grass, well-finished House of 6 rooms, three-stall • stable, coach-house, cowshed, stock-yard, &c, 12 miies south of Auckland. Price, £1000.—S Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4?KKf| -SUBURBAN VILLA Residenct BirfJOX/. of 6 rooms, with out-buildings, ah in thorough repair, with 5 freehold allotments containing about 3 acres, facing the sea, and commanding a splendid view. Terms to suit buyers.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4?/| PER ACRE. — Improved Farm of 130 c&**it acres, 21 rimes south of Auckland, 80 to 90 acres in grass, 20 acres bush ready for burn ing. 20 acres standing bush, soil rich volcanic and chocolate loam; 3-roomed House, cowshed, stockyard, &c—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next to the PosfJ-office. I»li7A —PRETTY Five-roomed Cottage, *I_V, with freehold allotment 40 x 100,. good well, wood and coal-shed, &c. Commands a good view; 20 minutes walk from Queen-street. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortand street. jpO pTS. PER ACRE—I3O acres of Good cSwO <*J Level Land, about one mile from- Hamilton Station, Waikato.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hugii 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,' gjgj Fort-street af'HERS would do well, before they buy their Children's Boots, to inspect the Large Stock at W. J. Offer's, Bristol House, 152,. Queen-street, opposite the Theatre Royal. SPECIMEN BOOK of American Rubber Stamp Company mislaid during last' few days —Finder please return to this office.. -vr O T I C X MANUKAU LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 20. The Brethren of the above,, and Members of the Order, will please attend the FUNERAL of our late P.M., BRO. COX, and meet the Hearse at Newmarket, at 3 p.m., on SATURDAY. GEO. J. BELL, Hon. Sec. _-,-v_-,_-.ru_ .im_mTra-si_Ti-U._-i- /viiiiWi__'*-i__iW'_,i)i«imwß»-_-—o MANUKAU LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 20. The Ball advertised for 6th May is POST PONED until Ist JULY, in consequence of the death of our late P.M., Bro. Cox. GEO. J. BELL, Hon. Sec. Shirts. THE EASIEST THING TO DETECT AT PRESENT IS THE BEAUTY OF CARGO & McKAIG'S Cambric and Flax Shirts . Vases . "yASES! "TEASES We are shewing upwards ot One Hundred Different Patterns of the most Beautiful ORNAMENTA VASES, in Crysta , Alabaster and Bohemian Glass, ever offered for sale in Auckland. extremely moderate. An early inspection vited. T. & H. COOK •<:, Furniture anc. Carpet ..rehouse, 67, Queen-st'. ucl, O LADIES.—Why pay a high price for ycur Boots when you can get Kid Boots to measure, pegged, for 12s Od, at W. J. Offer's, 152 Queen-street. OF REMOVAL. WILLIAM PYE begs to intimate that he has Removed his DINING-ROOM and STORE from Queen-street Wharf to the Railway Wharf, opposite the Railway Station, where he hopes to receive the continued patronage of his cus omers and the public. S~"~CHOOL OF ART AND DESIGNS in ALEXANDER'S WINDOW, Queen-street, opposite Wyndham-street. ¥TS7" ANTED KNOWN. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMEGEN, Auckland Ofiice, 165, Qaeon-street opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance dow-i right-of way. AGENTS WANTED A troldea opportunity for Active Men to Sell our NJttW NOVKI/i'IES. Just arrrived per steamer City of New York. 10s. to 20s. per day. guaranteed. AMERICAN NOVELTY COMPANY, Auckland. THURSDAY, MAY 9. r H X REM U ERA V A fiDS. \ IT-OR SALE, on Thursday next, at 1 i 8.. o'clock. 3 Dairy Cows, Store Cattle t ,'-, 110 head Well-fatted Cattle 200 Fat Sheep ■ f .< 1 •.,■-■ Fat and Store Pigs. •-',.':<>, r DAIRY CATTLE SALE on WEDNESDAY, *■' 15th May. * - 7 ALFRED BUCKLAND.