The Hikurangi Meeting .

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(From our Own Correspondent.)

CIVILIZATION is advancing rapidly amongwt the natives. Last night they engaged o|r public hall for a quadrille party, SomeJH) attending at two shilling tickets. The ladies were Avell dressed, and the whole affair was conducted with a degree of decorum, which would compare favourably with any average meeting of Europeans. Ali the Lower Waikato's and the Kingites in the locality have gone on to Hikurangi this morning. Te Wheoro has gone up, but will return to meet Sir George Grey on his arrival here. ____..

NORTHERN CENSUS RETURNS.

THROUGH the courtesy of Mr J. TI. Green way, Census Enumerator for Northern Dis tricts, we are in receipt of further census returns, as follows :— County of Maugonui—6s9 males, 560 females ; on shipboard, 3 males. Total, 662 males, 560 females—l,222. Bay of Islands—Bl9 males, 681 females ; on shipboard, 25 males. Total, 844 males, 681 females—l,s2s. Hokianga—242 males, 191 females ; on shipboard, 16.males, 3 females. Total, 258 males, 194 females—4s2. This includes all half-castes not living with natives. Whangarei—l,sß3 males, 1,325 females ; on shipboard, 4 males. Total, 1,557 males, 1,325 females—2,9l2. Hobson County—l,3B3males, 836 females; on shipboard, 36 males. Total, 1,419 males, 836 females—2,2ss.

Hokitika Murder Case.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

(From Our Own Correspondent)

HOKITIKA, this day The charge of murder against Thomas Ryan was resumed yesterday. Thirteen witnesses gave evidence, the principal new facts disclosed being that Ryan paid £16 for an express on tbe 22nd March, about ten days after the disappearance of Daniels, and that the deceased had a bulky purse in his possession in February or March. The following evidence was given on the former trial, when the jury disagreed, and a new trial was ordered :—Mrs Mary Daniels, widow of the murdered man, deposed that she last lived with her husband in Dunedin, three years last May. They had three children when she left Dunedin. She brought the eldest boy with her, leaving two with her husband. Her husband's hair was dark brown, turning gray. He used to wear a truss. He used to wear the right boot on the left foot. She knew the prisoner in Dunedin. Her husband also knew him there. She did not see prisoner when she first visited Kuraara. After her husband was reported missing she saw prisoner at Kumara on the 18th July. When she told prisoner that day she Avas Mrs Daniels he changed colour and com menced to shiver. It was a warm day, and he shivered for ten minutes or more. She said to prisoner she had come on par ticular business, and asked him to answer truthfully. She said she wanted to know where Daniels had gone, because she was thinking of getting married. _ He replied, she was quite safe to get married ; he did not think for one moment he would ever trouble her again. She said she was afraid it would be running a risk, when he again replied: " You are quite safe; Daniels will never trouble you again." Prisoner also said to her that he knew her husband was going away, as be had told him so. Witness then asked ; "What about my husband's cottage ?" Prisoner replied that he.intended sticking to that, as her hus band had built it on prisoner's ground. She asked if her husband had left any watch or jewellery. Prisoner replied that be had not. They had a long conversation on other matters. She referred to Detective Farrell and his wife, saying if her husband liked, he (prisoner) would have got in for that. Prisoner replied that Farrell was a great brute to his wife. She said he (pri soner) got out of the affair well. Prisoner began to laugh at this, and said he did not know about that. . About five weeks after the above conversation, prisoner called on Mrs Daniels. Prisoner at that time said he thought her husband had gone to some station in an out-of-way place to cook. Witness proceeded to identify the boots and clothing as those of her late husband. She likewise identified the skull as being like her husband by the teeth. There was a space between two front teeth. The hair was also like that of her husband, darkish brown, turning gray. On being cross-examined the witness stated that she left her husband after a quarrel. She bad been bound over to keep the peace in Dunedin. Her husband had also been bound over, both in Dunedin and Westport. She had been in gaol in default of bail, and Avas bound over to keep the peace at the present time. Walter Daniels, a boy nine years of age, had been living with his father at Kumara up to the day he was missing. He had seen his father in the morning, but Avhen he came home at 4 o'clock his father did not return from bis Avork, and never returned. The prisoner gave the children their tea that night and put them to bed. Prisoner did not say anything to the children about their father that night. Prisoner gave them their meals next day and for some days after. Witness identified the boots, clothes, and Avatch as those of his father. When Ryan gave them tea the first night, his father's Avatch Avas hanging up in the house. Witness looked at it to see the time. It Avas hanging in his father's Avaistcoat. • • Wm. John Galvin, a boy about twelve, testified to having seen Daniels with some othei boys on the morning he Avas missed. He Avas in Daniels' house the next day, or shortly after, and saw the Avatch, produced. Mary DoAvney, Avidow, residing m Hoki tika said she had been living with Daniels as servant, attending to his children. She had mended a pair of black trousers for Daniels, and now identified them by the Batches. She left Daniels on the Bth March, 'risoner and Daniels Avere often Avorkmg toother. They always appeared agreeable one with the other. Daniels had frequently complained of being poor. Wm. Daniels, eldest son of the deceased, next gave evidence, He had been living with his mother. He Avent to Kumara about the 24th of September. He met Ryan on the main road. He kneAv Ryan, and said "Hallo, Mr Ryan." He (the prisoner) asked Avitness if he had seen the remains of his late father. Prisoner had an express, and asked Avitness to take a drive. They both drove to the police camp. I here they Avere shewn a skull and some clothing Witness said if his father was murdered he Avondered who had done it. Ryan made no reply to this ; be talked no more about it. William C. FlOAvers, a cook, testified that he knew deceased Avell for years. He got the name of "shifty" because he changed his boots from right foot to left He was of opinion that the skull Avas that of Daniels from the opening m the teeth. Daniels never Avas Avithout money. He Avas economical and temperate in habits. Elizabeth Barbor, a AvidoAV, residing at Kuraara about the beginning of- March, 1877, recollected the prisoner coming to her house as she Avas going to bed. Ryan asked her for two pounds of sugar. He then said he did not want it, but Avanted a drop ol brandy. He told her about a loav felloAv ha\ing upbraided him about something done In Dunedin. He said he raised a chair and hit him on the head. Witness said the man Avould be on to him the next time he met him. Prisoner replied " Oh, no, he Avon't." She asked the prisoner what he Avas accused of in Dunedin. He said he was a sentry at the gaol, and there . was a prisoner escaping, aud he called on him to stop and then fired. He said he shot at the man, but did not kill him. Ryan said the low fellow he had hit with the chair Avas a particular friend of the prisoner Avho attempted to escape at Dunedin.

Australian Telegrams.

(Per R.M.S. Australia.)

THE NEW CONSTITUTION FOR VICTORIA.

BILLIARD CHAMPIONSHIP,

SCUTTLING A BRIG.

Melbourne, April 25.

John Frederick Ring, master of the brig Alexandra, and John Butters, first officer, were committed for trial for attempting to scuttle the vessel. It appeared from the evidence that the whole procteding was planned by the captain. His Excellency the Governor has received despatches by the mail, stating that the course he has adopted during the crisis is deemed thoroughly satisfactory by the Brit ish Government, and by the leading states men of both shades of political opinion in England. A reef has been struck in the Magdala Claim, Stawell, at a depth of 1,917 feet. It is stated on unquestionable authority that Sir Bryan O'Loghlen and Sir Charles Gavan Duffy have been selected as Com missioners to proceed from Victoria to the Imperial authorities, in connection with the Constitutional Reform Bill now in course of preparation. The Sandhurst Easter Fair is attracting thousands. The charitable institutions will be largely benefitted by it. . Billiard matches are announced between Roberts, jun., and Shorter, who have arrived by the Garonne. They will compete for the championship of the world. The eigth exhibition of the Victorian Academy of Arts will bo opened next Saturday. At a meeting of the {Metropolitan Gas Company held to-day, it was resolved to borrow £700,000 on debentures at 6 per cent. The City of Melbourne Bank declared a dividend of 7 per cent. ; and the Victoria Insurance Company, 10 per cent. GRAFTON, April 25. In regard to the supposed murder at Pal mer's Island, further particulars are to hand. It is said that Bain was knocked out of his boat into the river. The police are search ing for his body, but it has not yet been found. A man named Cornelius Murtane has been arrested on suspicion. ADELAIDE, April 25. A new line of railway from Adelaide to Glenelg is projected. fl BBISBANE, April 25. DEFENCE OF QUEENSLAND. His Excellency the Governor opened Parliament. The speech refersto the recent drought not producing the disastrous con sequences anticipated, the March rents be ing well paid up ; the reorganization of the Volunteer Force, which was being placed on a more effective footing ; and the service of Colonel Scratchley. Measures were being actively taken, in the event of war, to render secure the more important points on the coast. Provision would be asked for a small permanent staff. The extension of the railways was proceeding with energy, and Ministers hope to have under construction within a few months the Bundaberg and Mount Perry line, and that from Townsville to Charters Towers; but in consequence of the unsettled state of Europe they feared they were not jus tified in asking any further expenditure on branch lines to the thinly populated agricultural districts. A Redistribution Bill will be submitted, and the speech pro mise also bills dealing with local self-govern ment, the" better regulation of the Civil Service, the regulation of travelling stock, the amendment of the Polynesian Labourers' Act, and to repeal the Gold-fields Act Amendment Act of last session.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

WELLINGTON, tlrig day. Dr Hector on tb.o Attempted Poisoning- The following is Dr Hector's analysis of the matter supposed to be poison placed in the glass of whiskey which Wm. Light, landlord of Barrett's Hotel, was about to drink :—" The crystalline sediment was examined by various tests, and found to be strychnine. The quantity present exceed ing two grains of strychnine, half a grain beTng sufficient to be fatal to an adult." The evidence collected by the police regard ing surrounding circumstances gives the case a very serious aspect. OVERLAND TELEGRAPH INTER RUPTED. Telegraph communication with Port Darwin has been interrupted near Port Augusta, at the head of Speacer Gulf, since yesterday afternoon.

COROMANDEL, this day. UNION BEACH. Union Beach.—Two hundred and fifty pounds of specimens are in hand. GOLD RETURNS. The Harbour View has 32 ozg ; Tokatea, 40 ozs; Pride of Tokatea, 24 ozs; New Track, 20 ozs ; Tokatea tribute, 33 ozs; Three Anchor, 5 ozs; Bright Smile, 65 ozs; British, 11 ozs ; Queen of Beauty, 11 ozs; Try Again, 8 ozs ; Elizabeth, 5 ozs; Sundries, 11 ozs. At Whangapoua a man named Charles Meagen broke his leg, and was brought last night to the Hospital. Dr Hovell is attend ing.

TAUKANGA, this day. Serious Gun Accident A serious gun accident occurred this morning. A youth named Alexander Tovey, eldest son of Captain Tovey, J.P., was going out shooting, when his gun went off, shattering his arm tJ pieces just above the wrist. It is considered dangerous.

HOKIANGA, this day. CHARGE OF PERJURY. At the R.M. Court to-day, there were four civil cases disposed of. In the case of Wairongoa v. Lundon, a half-caste named James Staunaway was charged with per jury. He is remanded till Friday, bail being allowed, himself in £100, and two sureties of £50 each.

GRAHAMSTOW, this day. NEW COMPANY. The New North Clunea Company was formed here last evening ; capital £10,000, £1 shares, nil paid. Directors: Messrs C. B, Stone, Howard, Joseph L. Wilson, J. Brown, Ehrenfried ;F. A. White, manager. It is the Old Rose and Shamrock and Cariboo ground. There are buyers at £20. ALBUBNIA.—Some nice stone was obtained yesterday, and a good show left in the face of the drive, going westward from No. 3 winze. The manager is now stripping the lode. No breaking down will be done for two days yet.

COROMANDEL, this day. CORBY YIELD 1,325 OUNCES. The Corby crushing specimens turned out 1,3250z5. of gold. A dividend of 7s 6d is likely to be declared.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

WESTPORT, this day. FLOODS. Twenty-four hours rain caused a heavy flood. The Buller overflowed,and damaged the railway line. Sir John Coode is still here. The Hinemoa and Tarurua are in the roadstead. The fl'jod in the river prevents them com nmnicating.

WELLINGTON, this day. SIR GEORGE GREY. Sir George Grey leaves to-day per Hawea at 2 v m. for Auckland via East Coast. P HAWEAS PASSENGERS. Sailed : Hawea, for Napier and Auck land, at 2 p.m. Passengers: Mrs Mont oomery, Sir George Grey, Messrs. Mitchell, 1 eAic'k, Young, McKenan, Foley, Dickson, and 18 stemoge. . Sailed : Julius Vogel, for Kaipara.

BLENHEIM, this day. CONTEST FOR CHEVIOT. Mr Henry Ingles, of Kaikoura, has conseuted to oppose Mr Saunders, of Ashburton, for the Cheviot seat.

CITY COUNCIL—THIS DAY.

The ordinary meeting of the City Council was held;, at 2 o'clock this afternoon, Present: —His Worship the Mayor, Coun cillors Goldie, Morton, Laacs, Buchanan. Waddel, and Fleming, Masefield, and Cos grave. LETTERS RECEIVED. On the Town Clerk reading the digest of letters received, Councillor Goldie stated that a letter from Woods had not been seen by him. The Mayor remarked that this was a letter on a mere subject of detail which was not of public interest, but that if it were desired that such letters should be laid before the Council, a meeting would have to be caßed almost every day. TITLE OF RECLAIMED LAND. Letter from Harbour Board in reference to the title of reclaimed land in Freeman's Bay, announcing that at a meeting of the H.B. on the 16th inst, it was resolved that the consideration of the matter be deferred till detail plans were received from the Council. The Mayor remarked that the letter had been forwarded. It was agreed that the reply of the sur veyor be sent to Mr Bartley. BUILDING REGULATIONS. A letter was read from W. Lynch asking the Council to take a lenient view of her having shingled her house in Official Bay, as she did not know it was against the regulations. Councillor Goldie thought a revenue might be derived from these infringements of the Building Regulations. CounciUor Buchar.au agreed with Coun cillor Goldie. A man might easily evade the regulations by shingling even in the da> time. Councillor Isaacs said the house was im mediately opposite his own place, and he believed the man had exercised a former permit to re-shingle in ignorance, and with out any wilful intention to commit a breach of the_regulations. The Mayor said, even Judge Feu ton was in ignorance of the regulations on this sub ject, and had inquired whether he was authorised to reshingle without a special permit. After some discussion a resolution moved by Councillor Morton and seconded by Councillor Goldie to the effect that the In spector of Nuisances be instructed to report all breaches of the Building Regulations, was carried. THE NEWTON FIRE. A letter was read from Superintendent Hughes re the late lire at Newton, stating that the so-called "air valve" is an exact counterpart of the 219 fire plugs that are on the city mains. Councillor Goldie moved that the letter be read. The Mayor said it appeared to him that as the testimony of Messrs Ellington and Hughes were so diametrically opposed it would be well to hold some inquiry into the matter. He would, therefore, move as an amendment that the question be referred to the Work* Committee, and that Mr Errington bo requested to report on the subject. Councillor Waddell seconded the motion. He knew that a number of air-vales were remaining nnused in the yard. The motion was agreed to. NELSON-STREET. Letter from residents asking for a per manent footpath. Referred to Public Works Committee. PUBLIC WORKS REFORT. The report of the Public Works Com mittee was adopted. MB WOOD'S APPLICATION. On the motion of His Worship the Mayor, seconded by Councillor Morton, it was agreed that the report of the Finance and General Purposes Committee be adopted with the exception of the portion referring to Mr Wood's application, which he referred back for reconsideration. ACCOUNTS. Various accounts were passed for pay ment. ENGINEER'S REPORT. His Worship the Mayor moved that the report of the Engineer be referred to a com mittee. Councillor Waddel said if it were correct that the Council had allowed illegal acts to be done the sooner it returned to its duty the better. Councillor Goldio mowed, as an amend ment, that the report bo referred to the Works Committee. Councillor Gosgrave seconded the motion, which was agreed to. ABATTOIR FEES. The return of fees * received during the past fortnight was read by the Town Clerk, and amounted to £741 lis 7d. TENDERS FOR COTTAGES. The following tenders were received for the erection of cottages at the Western Springs :—Charles Layers, £437 ; James Malcolm, £357; J- EUingham, £516 ; Smith and Neusant, £497 17s ; G. Leaning, £357. The tenders of Messrs Leaning, Layers, and EUingham, being informal, by reason of the accompanying deposit being under the required amount of ten per cent., they were declared unreceivable, and the tender of Mr Malcolm was accepted.

jftEPRESENTATION AT HARBOUR BOABD. Councillor Cosgrave proposed that Coun cillor Isaacs represent the Council at the Harbour Board. That gentleman had always attended to the interests of the citizens, and he (Councillor Cosgrave) did not believe that a fitter persou could be found to fill the office. Councillor Masefield had great pleasure in seconding the motion. Councillor Isaacs [expressed his thanks for the honor, but Avould propose Councillor Buchanan. . Councillor Buchanan declmea. The motion was agreed to. HOBSON-STREET LEVELS. Letters Avere read from Messrs Dunning ham and King, objecting to the proposed levels in Hobson-street, and from Mr Craig against those in William-street. Mr Craig, being in attendance, stated that the proposed alteration Avould make a differ ence opposite his property of six feet. The Mayor moved, aud Councillor Waddell seconded, "That the advertised levels be adopted," Avhich Avas unanimously agreed to. STANDPIPE IN ALBERT-STREET. Councillor Masefield moved "That a standpipe and trough be fixed in Albert street." , , J , . Councillor Waddell thought a stand pipe should be fixed also in Wellesley-street, where there had formerly been a pump. Councillor Goldie moved that the ques tion of fixing the five standpipes be referred to the Public Works Committee. Councillor Cosgrave said he Avould be glad to allow Councillor Masefield to have the standpipe outside the Council. Councillor Fleming seconded Councillor Goldie's motion, which avus agreed to.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr R. Arthur's sale of furniture was fairly attended to-day, and a portion of the articles sold at reasonable prices. The cottage-piano was bought in for £13 ss. ~,.._ Messrs. Grant and Morton continued their extensive sale of Manchester goods, drapery hosiery, and millinery to-day. The sale Avas largely attended by the trade, and considerable business done.

THE SHANTIES. Letter from Harbour Board guaranteeing that the wooden shops in Custom-House street shall be removed within three months. WIDTH *OF THOROUGHFARES. Letter from the Colonial Secretary's office, drawing the attention of the Council to sec tions 184,199. 200, and 201 of the Municipal Corrporation ' Act of 1876. relating to the width of private streets, alleys, &c. BAD APPROACHES. Letter from Mr Robert Bartley, drawing the attention of the Council to the unap proachable position of his property, viz., 4 houses on the north side of Cook-street, being the near corner of Cook and Albert street. _________«________

EVENING STAJR, WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1878



M. Fontaine, in bis volume on Lighting by Electricity" (Paris : Baudry, 1877), s _y S -—""We have never so much admired the facility of employment, the simplicity o fitting up, the indefinite divisibility, and the multiplicity of uses oj eras, as since we have been occupied with lighting by electricity. Not only is eas now reckoned as one ot the necessaries of life, but it is identified with many of its most useful ana successful occupations, contributing to domestic com fort and healthful enjoyments. Is there any invention which has more largely contri buted to the cheerfulness, the security, and the comforts of HOME ?-[See advertise ment.]



Some difficulty hitherto has been ex perienced in obtaining Large Size Door Mats for Churches, Banks, Hotels, and other Public Buildings. 'I'he undersigned have imported an immense assortment of all kinds of Pas-sage Mat and Outer-door Mat, up to 4 feet 6 inches in length. A huge lot of Cheap Tapestry and Kidder mirister Carpets just opened. Ladies and Gentlemen about to furnish are recom mended to visit the City Hall Arcade and see the greacest 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 view. 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 We have been shewn by Messrs. E. and H. Isaacs samples of 21 cases Japanese lacquered ware and tortoise-shell goods, which they intend selling by auction to morrow. The assortment is large, and comprises nearly every description of this class of goods, and offer? a rare opportunity to admirers of this kind of workjto purchase.



WANTED TO SELL, a first-class neAV Double-seated Buggy aud Dog-Cart.— Apply R- Bull, Coach Painter and Trimmer, Durham-street. First-class accommodation for unpacking and storing carriages ANTED a strong active Youth.— Apply T. Barnett, Pork Butcher, Queen-street. '«T7"ANTED, a Boy to milk.—Apply next YT door to Mr. Reid's shop, Regent-street, Kyber Pass. WANTED, a smart Boy.—Apply to C. Canning. . WANTED, a good Tailoress, and a smart Boy as apprentice.—J. Alwinger, Tailor, Victoria-street. "ANTED to PURCHASE, Volunteer Land Scrip.—Saml. Cochrane^andSon. W "ANTED TO LEASE, a Small Farm within six miles of Auckland, Avith or Avithout milk Aralk.—Apply to J.K., Market Hotel. Grey-street. ________ X\T ANTED, a General Servant, about V 1 18 or 20; must wash well.—Apply Mrs. Easdown, Queen-street. ____. W "ANTED, three Labourers.—Keane and Jenkinson. ANTED a Man or Boy capable o taking charge of a horse and driving.— Apply at MrSharland. Shortland-street. from li a.m. to 1 p.m. O TAILORS.—Wanted a good General Hand.—A. Lovott, Wellesley-street. ANTED, a Respectable Youth, as Cashier or Apprentice to the Drapery. Hol lovvay, Garlick, and Cranwell. ANTED, good Dressmakers. Twelve month's engagemenl. Apply Blythe and Co., Napier; or Mrs, Butterworth, Queen-street. ANTED, a Situation as Storeman, by a respectable young man ; 6_ year's ex perience at last place; good Book-keeper; first class testimonial from last employer.—Apply by letter, X.Z., Stab Office. WANTED, a General Farm Servant; must be single.—Apply J. Hargrcaves. at Mrs. Steele's, Parnell. W" ANTED, a Baker, first hand ; also a Lad.- John McNeill, Newmarket. ANTED, TENDERS for Removing Gates, forming Road, and putting scoria ash on same around Ellerslie School. Specifi cations can be seen at Ellerslie Hotel. Tenders to be sent in on or before the 6th May, at 6 p.m. The lowest Tender not necessarily accepted. ANTED, a Lad about 14.—Apply to Mr Williamson, Tobacconist, Queen street. WANTED, a Lady to reside in a family in Auckland.—For particulars apply to this Office. ANTED, a General Servant, must be a good Cook and Laundress. Refe rences required.—Mrs I. Alexander, Eden Crescent. WANTED, a General Farm Servant; must be single.—Apply J. Hargreaves, at Mrs. Steele's, Parnell. WANTED, three smart Boys as appren tices to the Bootmaking.— Apply at once to J. W. Leahy, Queen-street. Onehunga. ANTED, a good Coat Hand, £3 per week (permanent).—G. Bryett, Tailor, Shortland-street. ANTED, a Boy to assist in the store Apply to Grant & Morton. Queen-street W~ "ANTED, for Coromandel, a First class Dressmaker and Milliner.—Apply at once at Mrs. HolloAvay's, Liverpool-street, near Karangahape Road, Auckland. ANTED, a General Servant ; refer encos required.—Apply before noon to Mrs H. E. Williams, Mount Eden Road. ANTED to Purchase, for cash, a First-class Merchant's Safe.—Apply by letter, stating where to be seen and price, ad dressed " Safe." Star Office. WANTED TO PURCHASE, Volun teer Land Scrip.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. . ANTED, Benchmen.—Aberdeen Boot Factory. W~~ ANTED, immediately, in the neigh bourhood of central Symonds-street, Private Apartments for a Lady and her Little Girl, where no other lodgers are kept.—Address Box 90. P.O. VT7" 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. NEUMKGEN, Auckland Office, 165, Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of way. WC. DENNES' Reduced Price List : , Dolly Varden, £3 15s Genuine Home Shuttle, £1 Princess o. Wales, £14s Singer's Family, from „5 15s Singer's Hand, with cover, £5 Singer's Needles, per doz., Is6d and -S. Weekly Payments taken. Liberal discount to the trade.-GREAT DEPOT, Queen-street. WT ANTED, by Turnbull, Smith, and Vt Co., Wholesale Warehousemen, Wel lington, -a first-class Man to manage their Boot and Shoe Department; must have a thorough knowledge of the Colonial requirements. WANTED KNOWN, thatD. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Tim ber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts/Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c., &c, at the lowest market price, at his _aras, Custom-house-street. ' ______ AGENTS WANTED. Ai.olden opportunity for Active Men to Sell our NKW NOVELTIES. Just arrnved per steamer City of New York. 10s. to 20s. per day guaranteed. AMERICAN NOVELTY COMPANY, Auckland. WANTF'D, Purchasers lor all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould . ings, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the limes.-Auckland Timber Company (Limited), ; G. Ho_t.SH.p. Manager. . \%J ANTED to Sell (cheap), 40 dozer ' YV Josephine Gloves, size 6, 6,, 6_, Bft, 2s 6c] 1 ocr pair; also a lot of Light Fancy Oolourec I -osephme Kid Gloves, 7i; 7i, 71, 2s 6d per pair - lOOlbs. of Knitting Cotton, Is lOd per lb.; 1001 - yard! Wincey. 6d, worth 9d; 1000 yards Fla. J Shirting, heavy, at 10_d per yard,; Avorth Isi6d • a large lot of Fancy Ribbons, wide widths, 6( 3 per yard, worth Is; a lot of Hats, Flowers . Feathers, Sec. Sec, also sold cheap.-Wm. Eyre Enneskillen House. Victoria-street.



WANTED to Purchase, a Naval Officer's SWord.-W. H. Hazard, Gun maker, 167, Queen-street. ,— WANTED, a strong active Boy.—C. Rhodes, Mount Hobson. ANTED, a smart Boy.—H. Smith, Poulterer, Kyber Pass. . WANTED, not later than 7 to-night, two Hotel Housemaids, where three are kept besides; Cook, and other Servants (Wai kato), likewise four Nursegirls, Boys to milk, Farm Couples, Man Cook (Grahamstown hotel), Ploughmen, Fiji Boys. Female Cooks, and seve ral Female Servants (town and country).— Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. WANTED, an Improver and Appren tices to the Dressmaking.—Miss Broughton, corner Upper Queen and East streets, Newton. WANTED, 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, a Good Gardener ; married W man preferred; none but good hands need apply.—Robert Brewin, Auckland Seed Depot. WANTED, 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. ~\~XJ ANTED, the Public to know that I V V have on Sale (cheap) what they want, viz.:—Ladies' or Girls' small-sized Felt Hats, 2s 6d, worth 5s 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 and Hat Silks; new makes of Ladies' Dress Holders, 6d each; Embroidery, Plain and Feathered Ribbons, Ribbon Velvets, fee., &c, Sec. Also, at ridiculously low prices—Silk Boot Laces, 3d per dozen ; Rack Combß* 3d each; Good Purses, Id, 3_d, id. 6d, and Is each; Black Earrings, 2d per pair; Neckties, 6d each; Bows, 6d; White Handkerchiefs, id; Best Scents, 6dper bottle- Best Brown Cotton Socks in Auckland for 6d per pair (woven tops). The Handsomest and Cheapest Lot of Children's Dress Jackets, Sec, in town; Jackets, from Is 6d each ; Fine White bocks, 3d per pair. Other goods to numerous to mention.—J. Green, three doors from Albert street. N.B.—No one can sell Cheaper, except large direct importers, and then only in large quantities.—J.G. _3*_^v TJARQUE MENDOZA, JaSO^. JT> FROM LONDON. __3i|S£g3lgP' All Accounts and Claim s against ea^moaaaaat _ ne _{ ar g Ue Mendoza must be ren dered to the undersigned in duplicate by 12 o'clock noon TO-MORROW, the 2nd instant, or they cannot be recognised. THE N.Z. SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED) Agents. Auckland. Ist May. 1878. IVT O T 10 E. "__|____ssy. On and after MONDAY. May 6th. -jilrlS the LILY will leave for Riverhead at 12.39, instead of 1.30 p.m. J. CASEY & SON". "OREAKFAST "DACON! NEW CURE. CLOSE BROS., Queen-street. TUST LANDED, Ex HAURAKI: A FURTHER SHIPMENT OF VERY PRIME TARANAKI POTTED BUTTER. H. B. MORTON. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, WELLESLEY-STREKT. WINTER COURSE OF LECTURES, 1878. May 3.—Opening Meeting. CHORAL H_LL. Chairman: His Excellency the Governor, the Marquis of Normanby. Addresses by Rev. A. Carrick, Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., and others. Selections of Music, under the direction of Mr. T. Cooper. . # May 17.—" The Method of Studying Universal History and Literature."—Count De Gaba. June 7.—"Nature's Architecture" (with Lime light Illustrations by Mr. Dennes).—JoSiAH Martin, Esq. June 14.—" What is a Gentleman ?'—Colonel Haultain. -■_._■ j July 12.—" The Two Newmans. John Henry and Francis William—a study."—Rev. A. W. July 19.—" The Bible and Science."—Rev. D. Dutton, F.R.A.S. August 9. — " Reminiscences of Pans. — _. Larkins, Esq. ,__ . ~ , August 16.—" Happy Homes, and How to Make Them."-REv. T. Buddle. September 13.—(Subject to be advertised.)—Dß. Cowie, Bishop op Auckland. September 20.—" The Sacred Books of Important PReligions."-JosEPH Wilcox ESQ. October 11.—(Subject to be advertised.)-Rev. C. M. Nelson, M.A. Tickets for the whole course, to admit Bearer and Lady, 55.; to admit Bearer only, 3s. 6d.; Single Lecture, Is. , . _.. ~ Commence at 7.30. Seats reserved for Ticket holders until 7.20. , ."For the cause that lacks assistance, And the good that we can do. r OR NE-STREET HALL. FRIDAY EVENING, May 10, 1878. FRIDAY EVENING, May 10, 1878. UNDER DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE. ETHIOPIAN CARNIVAL, ETHIOPIAN CARNIVAL, BY CAREY AND DEAN'S MINSTRELS! CAREY AND DEAN'S MINSTRELS! __r BENEFIT OF "__k MRS. McCONKIE AND ORPHANS. MBS. McCONRIE AND ORPHANS. A __« . END MEN ' I A-35- A -j- _J_S§f I END MEN ! \ m 4_t Select Ball after the Performance. Cards op ADMissiON-Front Seats, 3s (admit to Ball); Second Seats, 2s. (admit to Ball); Gallery, Is. Admission to Ball only, If. ua y ' HORACE DEAN, Manager. f\ HOR A L H ALL. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. Winter Course of Lectures. OPENING MKETING-FRIDA.Y, May 3,1878. His Excellency the Marquis of Normanby in by the Revs. Carrick, Robertson, an Chmc_rSelections of Music by a Choir under the direction of Mr. T. Cooper. Commencing at 7.30. * s Admission to opening meeting or single lecture, Is. Tickets for whole course to admit Vipnrpr nndladv 55.: single ticket, 3s. 6d. _vii ralscribers pay ng annullly in advance are en tit ed to a single ticket. Tickets may be had from Members of Committee, or at the Rooms, and from any of the Stationers. "T G E N T WAN TED. A_ Active Business Man, with a few Hundred 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. ANE HOWIE is authorised to receive all Debts due to me, and her receipt will be a sufficient discharge tog. ...^ Witness:—R- H. Stevenson. Auckland, May 1,1878. FOUND, a Black Curly Retrieve: •Dog, with white spots. The owne can have the same by paying expenses.- Audus Raynes, Wairoa South. BOARD AND RESIDENCE wanted b; two single gentlemen in a private family within 5 minutes walk from Queen-street; term moderate.—H.P.G. Star Office. MRS. O'CONNELL begs to inform th public that she has Removed from Cool . street to Moumvstreet, where she will still coi . tinue the Limerick Lace Business. All ordei ; promptly attended to. Shawls, Scarves Bridi ) Dresses and Veils. Latest style in Collars an : cuffs. Note the address: Mrs. OConnel ; Mount-street __ ________ 1 TTIOUND, this afternoon, a Purse.; ' JP Owner can obtain same by giving de-en ' tion. and paying expences, at this office.



I Meetings. THE Annual Meeting.of the Friends ot | the Home for Neglected and Destitute Children will be held at the Young Men's Chris- 3 tian Association Rooms, on MONDAY cxt, the . , 6th May, at 7.30 p.m. His Excellency the ' Governor will take the chair. FOOTBALL.— The Annual Meeting of \ the Grafton Football Club will be held, at I ' the Thames Hotel, on Thurday, 2nd May, at 7.30 p.m.—Geo. A. Orchard, for Hon. Sec. r "X UCKLAND RIFLE ASSOCIATION, f The Annual Meeting of the above Association _ will be held hi the Drill-shed on Friday Evening c next, the 3rd instant, at 8 o'clock, at which a t full attendance is requeued. pAYNK t Treasurer. ' _ A TTENTION.—NO. 3. COMPANY, ® _____ AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. . "■ Instruction in Rifle Musketry THURSDAY f next, in Drill-shed, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Membei 0 of other corps are invited to be present. s No uniform or arms. < By order. J. C. SO ALL, ; Sergt., Instructor in Musketry. ' Tenders. s TENDERS will be received at Mr 2 Nelson's, opposite Dr. Bayntum's, Howe- - street, for Raising a two-roomed Cottage, until Friday, 3rd inst. Tanks on the ground. RAF.TON ROAD DISTRICT BOARD. Kerbing and Channelling. 0 Tenders for above will be received up to 4 _ p.m. of MONDAY, 6th May, at my office, 74, t Queen-street, where also plan and specification d may be seen, JOHN BOYLAN, Engineer to the Board. q "O 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. I Rough Scoria Ash „ Fine Tenders at my office by 2 p.m. of the 4th May, \ 1878. i P. J. DALTON, C.E., _ 40, Insurance Buildings. mo BUILDERS. - Tenders will bo received by the undersigned T until 4 p.m. of THURSDAY, May 2nd, for g Additions to Dwelling-house in Karangahape - Road. Plans, Sec, at my office, Queen-street. - P. HERAPATH, o Architect. g 1 ■ B "VVTOOL, TALLOW, AND PRODUCE. \ Parties hitherto effecting INSURANCE in j England can make ARRANGEMENTS on _, equal terms to cover interest at any of this c Company's offices in New Zealand— c While in Shed or Factories, by rail, dray, b lighter, or other conveyance, and ship, a till delivered in London. j From ports in New Zealand to London direct, c or transhipping at ports here or in Aus- 9 tralia. h From stations or factories, to terminate at fl. Dunedin or coastal port, if need be. g Claims payable in London. \ c NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. f TO CONTRACTORS AND STONE I CUTTERS' _ Town Clerk's Office, May 1,1878. J Samples of Kerb and Channel Stones, as' . required for City Works, can be viewed at the' . City Council Yard, Market House, j. P. A. PHILIPS. ftTown Clerk. * Q HIP CHANDLERY & SAILMAKING. - NOTICE OF REMOVAL. A. B. DONALD 1 Having taken over the balance of the lease of J those centrally-situated Premises, corner of _ Queen and Fort-streets, lately occupied by Mr. s Thomas Williams, as a Ship Chandler, Sail- f, maker, &c, would intimate his intention of o continuing this Business in all its branches, and g trusts to secure a fair share of support. p A.B.D. takes this opportunity of thanlung the : Shipping Community and General Public for -1 the liberal patronage accorded him during the J last ten years, and from his personal knowledge -1 of the Business, hopes to secure a continuation of the favours so liberally bestowed upon him. N.B.—A Large Assortment of Tents and Tar- - paulins always kept in stock. P ~~ V i Vases . TEASES! XBASES - We are shewing upwards ot One Hundked Different Patterns of the most Beautiful ORNAMENTA VASES, in Crysta . Alabaster t and Bohemian Glass, ever offered for sale in g Auckland. extremely moderate. An t early inspection vited. „„___. d T. & H. COOKE, £ Furniture anc. Carpet Warehouse, 67, Queen-street, r - _ Coals i Coals i i Coals i n * 1 NOW LANDING, EX GARMOUTH, A CARGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE HOUSEHOLD COAL. - — j Apply to ANDERSON & CO, Commerce-street. *.. I , ■ — ■ G TtTEWCASTLE /YOAL. j ( - s The Barque STAG is now discharging a f CARGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE COAL, Which may be had either delivered or at Ship's Side. W. & G. WINSTONE. ; ] mEN POUNDS PENALTY. ( DESTRUCTION OF TREES. Notice is hereby given that the above amount or such portion of this penalty as may be recovered, will be paid to any person or persons giving such information as may lead to a con -1 viction of the offenders who wantonly destroy ( , Trees planted by and under the control or the . City Council, p a PHILI p S . Town Clerk. jp X XT EL- EN A FROM OAMARU. L Just Arrived,' and For Sale by I The Subscriber : • /»AA BAGS OATS 01/LF 100 bags Fowl Wheat 5 tons Oatmeal 15 tons Meek's Flour, sacks 100 s, oO s, in Store _„_, _ Wood's and Wilson's Flour, 100 s and { 50's 200 bags Tartarian Oat 3 Bran and Sharps at Mill Prices Canterbury Bacon and Hams, in cloth Butter and Cheese. r L. W. EAT ON. r -Shirts. 13 f THE EASIEST THING TO DETECT _- AT PRESENT li ra IS THE BEAUTY OF al Sj CARGO & McKAIG'S Cambric and Flax Shirts



TO Lie-. rT!O LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite JL Vulcan Dune.—Apply Manager Bank of New Soiuh Wal^s. "O~LET OR SELL, a new House of eight rooms, in St. Mary's Road ; well finished, food well, etc. —Enquire next door. TO LET, a Comfortable Seven-roomed Brick Residence, with every convenience, five ninutes' walk from Queen-street. —A. Linabury & Co. TO LET, at Conquest Place, ParneU, a comfortable five-roomed Cottage (nearly lew), with registered grate in sitting-room. !oo_ing range in Kitchen, two large tanks, and ?ood garden; also a splendid sea-view.—For arms apply Mr. Mcckan, Parnell Store. I^o LET, "The Deanery," St. Stephen's - Road, Pamell, containing 10 rooms, neces sary outbuilding?, &c , and about one acre of and.—Apply to R. Dyer, Shortland-street, TO LET, at the coiner of Victoria and High-streets, a large Commodious Yard (iiitable fora Livery Stable—Grant andMorton, Jueen-street. THE Lease of the Premises at present occupied by H. Hogarth, Draper. Oueen itreet, having been Sold to Mr. G. Aicken, Dhemist, they will be Closed on Thursday next. !nd May. For Sale. Cl O R SALE. TE NGAE FARM~ ROTORUA. UNEXPIRED TERM OF LEASE, consisting if 318 acres, lease having 27 years to run. Mag rificent Orchard, good Land; about 20 acres imbered. JJweliingand Outhouses; Grass Pad- Locks; water frontage. Only Profebty in Lake District with )eown Title. Apply to C. J. HUTCHINSON, No. 7, Queen-street. t HIRST-CLASS Bread Cart For Sale.— ■ " A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage factory, Durham-street. AA —FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE _P \"« for Sale for £90; good allotment. A reekly payments taken lor the whole amount i desired. —C. IWilliamsoD, Kstate Agent, Vul ran Lane. £*K4% CASH, Balance by Weekly $gJQj\r Payments.—A new 6-roomed Villa, vith freehold allotment, on the Ponsonby Road. Jrice, £360.- S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, ihortland-street. &®S'&&\£\ CASH, balance at 5% for six w'.'V*/V or ten years.—lmproved Farm if about 75 acres of erood soil, all fenced and in ;rass, well-finished House of 6 rooms, three-stall table, coach-house, cow shed, stock-yard, &C, 2 miles south of Auckland. Price, £1000.—5.. Taile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. KKA -SUBURBAN VILLA Residenc. <*JiJ\y. of 6 rooms, with out-buildings, ah a thorough repair, with 5 freehold allotments ontaiuing about 3 acres, facing the sea, and ommanding a splendid view. Terms to suit ruyers.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, ihortland-atreet. J? A PER ACRE. —Improved Farm of 130 Jw _fc acres, 21 miies south of Auckland, 80 to 0 acres in grass, 20 acres bush ready for burn tig. 20 acres standing bush, soil rich volcanic nd chocolate loam; 3-roomed House, cowshed, tockyard, &c—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, ihortland-street, next to the Post-office. £?17A —PRETTY Five-roomed Cottage, VllV. with freehold allotment 40 x 100, ;oo I well, wood and coal-shed, &c. Commands , good view; 20 minutes walk from Queen-street. -S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortand treet. e«> RS. PER ACRE.-130 acres of Good *b> *J Level Land, about one mile from lamilton Station, Waikato.—S. Vaile, Land .gent, Shortland-street. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR- I_ BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. lugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and inder cultivation, with Cottaee, &c, thereon. For further particulars, apply to JOHN BUCHANAN, Shortland-street;; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street. FOR SALE, cheap, owner leaving the colony, those two pretty and well-known louses, with splendid view, 1 and 2 Pompalier treet, Ponsonby, opposite Mr. Quick's ; one of our and one of six rooms, with oven, water laid >n, and sink inside; every convenience, nice ;arden, and in thorough repair.—Apply on the iremises to T. Port, Plumber. lAKO GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have his day made a Call (the fourth) of Threepence rer Share on the Capital of the Company, pay ,ble to the Manager, at the office of the Com >any, Shortland-street. Auckland, on WED NESDAY, tne Bth April, 1878. F. A. WHITE, Manager. Auckland, 30th April, 1878. . VTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING 131 COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Directors have his day made a Call (the sixth) of Sixpence per Share on the capital of the Company, payable to he Manager, at the registered office of the Com lany, No. 14, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, on rr before WEDNESDAY, May Bth, 1878. JOHN R. RANDERSON, Manager. Auckland, 29th April, 1878. THE AUCKLAMD GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), . AFFORD EVERY FACILITY Co persons willing to become Consumers of Che Company open the Street, Tap the Main, Provide and Lay 30 feet of Service-pipe, make good the Street, Footpath, and Premises. llso, SUPPLY a METER, and keep the whole in order, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER. Office of the Company: 3, INSURANCE BUILDINGS. SATURDAY, MAY. 4, NOON. MEOUNT ALBERT. R. C. GREENWOOD HAVE received instructions from S. F* Bastard, Esq., to sell at his late residence', _ount Alhert, on Saturday next, at noon, A Portion of his Household Furniture, Stock' tnd Effects, comprising—Pianofore, by Broad vood; Brussells Carpet pew), Large Pier Glass rabies, Chairs, Pictures, Poles and [Curtains, 3edsteads, Sewing Machine, Kitchen Utensils, Slectro-plated Ware, Cutlery, &c. &c. Chaff Gutter, Large Copper Boiler, Lawn Mower, iVheelbarrow, &c. Several Choice Dairy Cows, i Berkshire Sows. 1 Barrow Pig, Poultry, &c. Luncheon Provided. 'Bus leaves Union Bank lor Mount Albert at 11 a.m. Terms Cash. R. C .GREENWOOD, . Auctioneer THURSDAY, MAY 2. TORTOISESHELL CARD Til AYS, NAPKIN RINGS. JAPANESE CABINE'Is, FAN-FIRE SCREENS, WORK TABLES, WHATNOTS, STATIONERY CASES, GLOVE BOXES, JEWEL BOXES, FANS, BOUQUET-HOLDERS, TABLES, CAMPHOR WOOD & STRAW GOODS, CURIOSITIES, ORNAMENTS, &c, e~c., &c E. & H. ISAACS WILL' sell by public auction, at their Stores, Fort-street, on Thursday next, 2nd instant, at 11 o'clock, 21 CASES of the above. The attention of the Public is called to this rare and well-assorted shipment. _ RID AY, MAY 3. H O U S E H O L"D~F U R N I T U RE, &c, &c, &c. THE Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 3rd instant, at 11 o'clock, ' , ~ A General Assortment of Useful Household Furniture, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. __ FRIDAY, MAY 3. 1 CASE SADDLERY, ex MENDOZA. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. THE subscribers have been instructed to sell, at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, 3rd instant, at 12 o'clock, lease SADDLERY, containing 6 Saddles, Snaffle and other Bridles, Ladies' Whips, Hunting. Jockey, and Driving Whips, Croups, Bits, Sec, Sec. &c. Also, 284 doz. Hand Brooms 127 „ Hand Whisks. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ■: "*' 'o^^ _-*■*'*