■was stopped. I suggested to Mr Arthur that we had better get our^things together. Accompanied Mr Arthur out of the cabin, and passed between the paddle box and machinery ; Mr Arthur went first. A man shouted "tickets." He was on the barge, but I thought he stood on the wharf. I put my hand in my pocket for the ticket. When Mr Arhur disappeared he made one step from the steamer and fell. It was too dark to see where he went. He and Mr Patterson went below and picked Mr Arthur up; Mr Arthur said, "I am very much hurt; I'm afraid my leg is broken. I heard people dancing, but I saw no light near the barge. I heard no instructions given as to the way to go off to the shore. My impression was that it was the wharf on to which Mr Arthur stepped. I have talked to Captain Lindsay about the accident. Mr Lindsay, is I believe, one of the directors of the Company, and he said fhe Company would pay Mr Arthur's medic expenses. Cross-examined by Mr T er. I Avas a saloon passenger. I did no' jee any lights outside the steamer. Ther' was something said about beds, but I told Mr Arthur that we should be right at 'I arris's hotel tor beds.

Frederick H. Eyre and J. Baiubridge gave similar evidence. Dr Stockwell deposed that he had attended Mr Arthur since the 26th October, for a severe injury to the ankle. He cotxkl not walk right yet, and would probably never completely recover from the injury. This was the plaintiff's case, and Mr Hunt proceeded to give evidence in defence. Bobert Salmon, butcher" deposed that he stepped off the paddle box on to the barge. Captain Lindsay was there, but did not direct him where to go. He went on the stern side of the hold, but it was too dark to recognise anj Tone. He heard a fall. There -was a landing stage near the hatch way, but no light.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent).g

COROMANDEL, this day.

HARBOUR VIEW.

The manager reports that the stopes have gone ahead 25 feet this week, and the men are engaged timbering up. There is no change for the better in Nos. 1 and 2 blocks. In No. 3 the leader is about the same size and looks well. A little loose gold has been seen in the stone. . Capt. Ninnis, who was engaged to survey the mine, reports : — " Sir, —In compliance with your request, I have made a survey of McNeil's tribute leader, in the Pride of Tokatoa, and find it runs into the Harbour Vi'-.v Company's ground about the top station of the tram way, and I have shown it bad down on the Harbour View Company's phui, accordingly. I may say the leader is almost 8 inches wide, and good-looking, as far as McNeil's have opened on it, to an extent of 70 or 80 feet, near the surface, and payable as far as they have gone on it. The nearest point of their workings to the Harbour View boundary, is about 80 feet, The leader runs nearly vertical. Mercury Bay.—The Orpheus has sailed for Napier. The Ocean has arrived. Whangapoua.—The Fannie and Lizzie Lave arrived.

Bright Smile.—Some good stone was obtained on Saturday evening. The Royal Oak anticipates that good stone will be met with in the course ot a few days. Holders are very sanguine. It is understood at Matawai that the low level is proceeding rapidly towards the shot of gold, ar,.d something good may be looked for in the course of a day or two.

TOKATEA,

this day.

McNeill's Pride of Tokatea tribute obtained 112 pounds of specimens on Satur day night, from the leader going towards the Harbour View.

this day.

ROTGRUA,

THE GOVERNOR'S VISIT,

The Hon. G-McLean and party arrived last night. Governor Normauby and part y left to-day for Tauranga. The officers and men of the Wolverine|niade themselves quite at home. The met> enlivened our little vil lage with vocal and instrumental music and being Good Templars behaved like men.

[SPECIAL TO PKESS AGENCY.]

TIMARU,

this day.

A public meeting is to be held to-night to consider the subject of harbour works for Timaru, and memorialise the Government thereon. Several ratepayers consider the opinion of Sir John Coode should be had, and disagree with the Harbour Board for not having his advice whilst here. A pri vate meeting was held on Saturday night, yjhen resolutions to be submitted to-night were drafted.

CHFJSTCHURCH,

this day.

The chess match, Christchurch versus Dunedin, was resumed on Saturday night, but owing to several disputes not much progress was made. Two of the Dunedin players made what are termed impossible moves, and objected to the usual penalty being imposed. One of the Canterbury players made impossible moves, but at once complied with the penalty. At present the match is considerably in favour of Christ thurch.

CHRTSTCHURCH.

Saturday.

ACCEPTANCES FOR THE AUTUMN MEETING.

The following general entries and accept ances for the Autumn Meeting were received to-night:— Easter Handicap.—Foul Play, Rangdlf, Mufti, Oberon, Luna, Maritana, Longlands, Ariel, Trump Card, Bribery, Templeton, Titania, Bide-a-Wee. Selling Ltace. —Rangolf, Undine, Oberon, Bribery, Standard-bearer, Waitaki, John Stofel, Piccadilly. Steeplechase. — Ivanhoe, Mousetrap Eclipse. Flying 'Stakes. —Nemo, Atlantic, Rat catcher, Natator, Bribery, Merlins, Temple ton, York. Leger.-Foul Play, Trump Card, Standard bearer, Jangler. Champagne Stake?.—Nemo, Piccadilly, Atlantic, Riraarima, Natator, Merlin, York, Waitaki. Great Autumn Handicap.—Foul Play, Mufti, Oberon, Luna, Maritana, Longlauds, Ariel, Trump Card, Bribery, Templeton, Titania, Bide-a-Wee, Jangler.

DUNEDIN, I

Saturday.

ENTRIES .FOR, RACES. The following entries have, been received for the Dunedin Races :— Queen's Birthday Hurdle Race of 4030V5., 2 miles and distance : Warwick, Camelia, Black Bess. Trotting Race of 40sovs. ; 3 mile*: Kalfaozhun, Polly, Bella, Mystery, Darkie, Paddy, Black Boy, Butcher Boy, Tommy. Birthday Handicap of 120sovs. If miles : Oberon, Exile, -Bide-a-Wee, Titania, Camelia, Tommy, Blue Peter, Contrive. Tradesman's Handicap of SOsovs. ; 1J miles: Oberon, Exile, Bide-a-Wee, Titania, Chancellor, Bothwell, Blue Peter, Endy mion, Sweede. Nominations for the Dunedin Leger, 1860, and a sweepstake of lOsovs., with 250sovs. added, close on Monday, 27th May.

THE EASTER RACES.

The following handicaps were made public this afternoon at half-past three:— ~ Novel Handicap, of 50 soys.; distance 1 mile. Golden Crown, Bst. lOlba. Falcon, 6 yrs., Bst. 21bs. Belle of the Isle, aged, 7st. 31bs. Indian Warrior, aged, 7st. 71bs. Truthful James, 6 yrs.. 7st, 51bs Starerton, 3 yrs., 6st. 71bs. Lady May, aged, 65t.7 lbs. Barney, 5 yrs., 6st. 71bs. Marigold, 5 yrs., 63t. 71bs Tradesmen's Plate, of 50 soys.; distance 1 Resolution. 5 yrs., 9sr, 21bs. Pungawerewere, 5 yrs., 9st. Izaak Walton, 5 yrs, 83t. 81bs. Maymoon, 6 yrs., Bst. The Worm, 6 yrs. 7st. 61bs. Venus Transet, 3 yrs., 7st 51bs. Gainsborough, 6st. 71b3. Tui, 6st. 71bs. Queen Mab, 3 yrs., 6st. 71bs.

Nimrod, 6st. 71bs. ■ ■ Belle of the Isle, aged, 6st, 71ds. Xantippe, 3 yrs., 6st. It_SSS?SSSEiRiS?o« 40ecvs.; * miles. Perfutae, aged, list. 71b. Whitefoot, ager), list. 21D. Gazelle, a?ed lOst. 101b. Loafer, aged, lOst. 31b, Sportsman, aged, lOst. Tui, 5 years, lOst. Firetail. aged, 9st. Fanny, aged, Bst. 101b. The Baron, 3 years. Bsfc.

The University Boat Race.

THE RESULT.

The 34th boat race between the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge was brought to an issue on Saturday morning, on the Thames, between Putney and Mortlake, Oxford won easily by seven lengths. THE CREWS. On the 28th of February, the crews were composed as follows : — OXFORD. s. lb. *D. J. Cowles, St. John's (bow) .. .. 11 9 S. L. F. Bailey, Christ's Church (2).. .. 12 0 H. B. Southwell, Pembroke (3) .. .. 12 6 G.F. Burgess,Keble (4).. 13 7 T. W. Booth, Pembroke (5) 14 2 *W. H. Grenfell, Ba!liol, <6) 12 10 *H. Pelham, Magdalen (7) .... .. 12 9 *H. P. Marrios, Univers'ty (stroke) .. 11 0 Beaumont (cox). ... ... •• •■ •• Those marked rowed in le< v CAMBRIDGE. s. ib. F. Edwards, Jesus (bow) 12 6 C. F Holmes, Clare (2) .. 11 9 T. W. Barker, Trinity (3) 12 9 C. Gurdon, Jesus (1) 13 13 H. L. Pilkington, Queen's (5) 12 13 E. Nettleford Caius(C).. ■■ •• - 12 7 E. H. Prest, Jesus (7) HO T. E. Hockin, Jesus (stroke) .13 11 G. L. Davis Clare (cox) 7 7 Speaking of the Oxford crew, the "Sport ing and Dramatic News " says : "Although, doubtless, the 'Vanity crew at Oxford is yet entirely in chrysalis condition, and many anti important changes are rife, their rowing is quite equal to that of the crews who, in former years, were not so subject to constant chops and changes, as appears to be the prevalent and ever increasing fashion liow-a-days." WINNERS SINCE 1867-—Course : Putney to Mortlake.

PREVIOUS CONTESTS. The first aquatic contest between our two great Universities took place at Henley in 1829. Oxford won by many lengths. Bishop SehVyn was one of the eight. The next race was on the Thames between Westminster and Putney, in 1836. Cam bridge proved victorious by a minute. In 1539 there was again a struggle over the same course, and again Cambridge was the winner; this time by 45 sees. From 1839 till 1542 the race was contested annually without a break. In 1840 the finish proved very close, as Cambridge only won by two-thirds of a length; but in 1841 the same ipiversity came home first by 1 minute 28 seconds. In 1842 the tables were tuined, as Oxford won by 13 sees. The next races took place in 1845 and 1846. Both were won pretty easily by Cambridge. In 1849 there were two contests, one of which resulted in a foul, and the other in an easy victory by many lengths for the light blues. In 1852 and 1854 Oxford was to the fore, winning in the first-named year by 27sees., and in the second by just 11 strokes. From 1856 till now the annual contest has been continued uninterruptedly. Cambridge won in 1856 by half a length ; Oxford in 1857 by 35secs. ; and Cambridge in 1858 by 22secs. In 1859 the race was almost a failure, as Cambridge sank, but in 1860 there was a really Bevere struggle, in which the light blues proved victorious by a length. From 1861 to-1869 —that is for a peiiod of nine years—the Oxonians were invincible. Time after time the light blues came up smiling, only, alas ! to be defeated. The closest contest was in 1867, as Cam bridge was only half a length behind that year. The tables were, however, turned at last in 1870, and from 1870 to 1874 Cambridge was cock of the walk, awd defeated the dark blues with equal ease and regularity. In 1875 Oxford won by seven lengths, and in 1876 Cambridge was eight lengths in front of her opponent. Last year, as every body knows, then was a dead heat.

LICENSED VICTUALLERS.

At the annual meeting of the Licensed Victuallers Association of Auckland, to day, Mr. Keaue in the chair. There was a preliminary breeze at the opening between Mr. Fuller and Mr. Melton, who accused the former of impertinence. Mr. Fuller in sisted in making an explanation, but was obliged to desist, the feeling being opposed to it. The report and balance-sheet were adopted. Mr. Keane was re-elected Presi dent.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

TO-DAY'B QUOTATIOKB— Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £24. National Bank—74s 6d ; buyers, 745. Colonial Bank—Sollers, 52a 6d.' South British Insurance—Buyers, 735; sellers, 745. New Zealand Insurance—Sellers, 945. Tookey Tribute—4a; sellers, ss. North Devon—6s 3d ; buyers, 6s; sellers, 63 6d. Union Beach—Buyers, 18s 6d. Corby—Buyers, 17s 6d; sellers, 21s. Royal Oak—Sellers, 5« 3d. Queen of Beauty—Buyers, 23 6d. Kuranwi Hill—Buyers, 12a 6d; sellers, 14s. Thames—Sellers, 34s 6d. Bismarck—Sellers, 8s 6d. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

BISHOP SELWYN.

New Zealand mourns her Selwyn, truest friend, ; _..-. Her more than Bishop, called to higher spheres; Whose life was Christ-like even to the end, Unchecked by doubt—unawed by darkling fears.

Even in the budding season of his youth. With hearty zeal he formed his noble plan. And lived a worker in the cause of truth With all the qualities that mako a man. Twas not the homes of pride h« vainly fought, Lured by the passing splendours of display, But by his Muster's wondrous works he taught, Neglected ones to find the better way. His Church remains a witness of his worth, And flowers will grace the pathless wilds he trod, To shed Heaven's light on savage scenes of And tell night's wanderers of the love of God. J.B.

E\ EKiyq:Og_;A]BU^3-Q"PAr, APJRILc 15, -lQta



5Tr. Winner. Time. Won by. 1867 . Oxford — 22m. 30?. " — £ a length 1868 .. Oxford — 20m. 37a. — G lengths 1869 Oxford — 20m. 6Ja. — 3 lengths 1870 Cambridge — 21m. 3OJs. — 2 lengths 1871 Cambridge — 23m. SHs. — 1 length 1872 Cambridge — 2Lm. Ms. — 21ongths (873 .. Cambridge — ]9ra. 36s. — 2 lengths 1874 Cambridge — 22m. 35s. — 3£ lengths 1375 " Oxford — 22 m. 2s. — 30 seconds L876 Cambridge — 20m. 19:3. — 5 lengths L877 .. Dead heat — 2im. 6.}s. :873 .. Oxford — — 7 lengths



"Persons who adopt coke for fuel are scarcely ever known to revert to the use of coal." The value ot coke as a fuel, and as a means of economy of coal, is not appreciated •sufficiently. A mixed fuel of coal aud coke is invaluable for the ordinary purposes of heating, and still more for those of cooking aud raising steam, as it absorbs Stiie smoke of' inflammable gases given off by coal during combustion, and renders the fire brighter, clearer, and hotter. Every house holder should buy coals and coke at the same time, and, if convenient, mix them ; smaller bills and satisfaction will be the result. The price of coke is advertised else where. —[ Ad vt. 1 Some Very Handsome Mottled Kaur, liimu and Cedar Wardbohes, with Plate Glass Doors, are now on view at the City Hall Arcade. Also Bedsteads and other articles of Bedroom Furniture to match, besides an immense assortment of Iron Bedsteads aud every kind of Bedding made at the Factory of Holloway, Garlick, aurl Crauwell. This firm have just received from Italy the latest designs in Walnut Drawing-room Suites and most modern Tapestrine Reps for covering. Carpets in great variety to suit all classes. Linoleum, Floorcloths, Curtains, aud all kinds of Furnishing Goods, Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, and Hosiery. Goods delivered Free to any part of the town. Holloway, Garlick, and Crauwell, of Queen-street, are Agents for the Genuine Singer's SEWING Machine, acknowleged and proved, to be the best Family Sewing Machine in the World. House Furniture of all loads, and Sewing Machines obtainable on the deferred paymen system.—[A.DVT.] M. H. Fortaine "invited us," says a French technical journal " to witness some experiments on lighting by electricity. On leaving the Palais de 1' Industrie, we noticed the lighting by gas of the Cafe dcs Ambassadeurs. This lighting was fairy like, while the electric lighting of the Palais de 1' Industrie was funereal, and visitors there felt no temptation whatever to repeat the operation of looking at the electric lamps." Of no one of the materials used for producing artificial light can it be said that it is absolutely perfect. There are degrees of pertection, and coal-gas holds the chief place.—[Advt.]



Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of the "Debtors and Creditors Act. 1876, and of the Bankruptcy of William Henry Nicol, of Auckland, in rhe Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Settler. It is hereby notified that at a First Meeting of the Creditors of the above-uoined William Henry Nicol held in the Supreme Court Build ings, on MONDAY, the fifteenth day of April instant, at the hour of 1L o'clock in the forenoon, Samuel Brooking, of Auckland aforesaid, Commission Agent, was elected Trustee in the above Estate ; and that the said bamuel Brooking has intimated to the Registrar in writing, his acceptance of the said appoint- Dated, at Auckland, aforesaid, this, fifteenth day of April, 1878. Deputy Registrar. Edward King Tsler, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, Solicitor for the above-named Debtor. nnO GRAIN & FEED MERCHANTS. Wanted, Tenders to SUPPi-Y Cooper and Bailey's Great Circus and Menagerie with HAY, OATS, STRAW, AND BRAN. Particulars on applcation to Mr Chas. Dkbmer on board Ship Golden Sja, from 8 to 10 o'clock a.m. ANTED, a Waitress.—Apply at the Pacific Hotel. Queen street. "^rXN 7TEl)7~a~"respectable Boy to make f ? himself generally useful.—G, Bryett, Tailor, Shortland Crescent. a General (Servant. —Mrs VT Parson 3, Mount St. Mary's, Ponsonby, or Gas Company's office, Queen-street. WANTED, a Boy to Milk.— Thos. Edwards, Regent-street, Grafton Road. WANTED, a good Needle Woman; one used to the Tailoring preferred.— Mr Minetti, Baker, Hobson-stroet. WANTED," a good General Servant for a family of two; must be a good plain cook and laundress.—For address apply to Mrs Barton Ireland, Parnel). . ANTED, by a youug gentleman, Private Board and Residence; Upper Queen-street or vicinity. Terms no consider ation.— Apply 5.A.8., Star Office. W~ ANTED, a good General Femalo Ser vant -■ Black Bull Hotel, Albert-street. ANTED, a situation as Daily Gover ness.—Address " K.G.," care of Mr. Hb'ftman, Queen-street. __ ANTED, for New Plymouth, a good Harnoesmaker; one thoroughly conver sant with and competent to make any kind of harness and general work.—Apply H-nry Brace and Co. (Limited), Wholesale Saddlers, High street^ _ WANTED, Gentlemen before purchas ing Winter Clothing to seeF. Me Masters' new stock of Coats, Trousers and Vests, Shirts, Socks, Ties, Scarfs, &c. &n. ANTED, Four Men to take out Channelling in Collingwood-street.— Apply Collingwood-street to-morrow, at 8 a.m. ANTED, a Housekeeper, Gisborne, an excellent place ; Girls to be useful; several Female Servants wanted for really desirable situations, town and country.—Hanna ford's Registry, Queen-street. WANTElTlnimediately for the Ship Golden Sea, charteied by Cooper and Bailey's Great • Circus and Menagerie, for Callao (South America), a Chief and Second Steward; as also a Cook. Those used to Passenger Steamers or Ships preferred. None but flrst-clasa and strictly sober man need apply. Good references indispensable.- Apply in person to Mr Chas. Dernier on board ship from 8 to 10 o'clock a.m. WANTED.IMen to clear and burn six acres land at Ponsonby.—Apply at onco to J. and D. Oxley, Castom House-street. ANTED, for Auckland Club, a regular supply of poultry,—G. Robson. Caterer. LOST, on Tuesday in Parnell bus' or between Post-office and Windsor Castle, a Lady's Purse.—The fliidor will be rewarded on returning samp to this office. ANTED, lessons in Short-hand.— Apply by letter, stating terms, &c, to A.8., Star Office. WANTED, a Bricklayer to build a chimney.—W. J. Mundy, Chupel-street. WANTED, immediately, a respectable Boy to assist in housework (to live ii) house.)— For address apply to Mr. Young, Grocer, Shortland street. WANTED, on "a Waikato Farm, a thoroughly respectable strong Woman to wash and assist in general house work; good references indispensable —Apply Mr?. Graham, at Mrs. Combeß', 4, Lower Hobson-streot ANTED, Purchasers of Pianos and Harmoniums. Webb's Music Saloon, Wellesley-street. Price, £8 ; full compass by Alexandre and Sons, Paris. Terms to suit purchaser*. V*7"HIT ELawn Handkerchiefs, hemmed, V T such beauties, 4d each, they do for the ladies to laugh in instead of their parasols, which I see they do when they meet me in the street; they also do well for tho ladies to cry in when their husbands won.t buy them one of my 3s Cd Velvet Jackets. I have lots more useful Tooth Combs at 2d; Alexander and Morloy Knitting Cotton, Is 9d lb. lam bringing Winter Crino lineiiinto fashion again, and no wonder, they are so handsome and superior, and only 2s ; the same as regards Dress Improvers, of which I have bought over 25 doz. more, and such pretty ones at 6d, made of r^al down, and some econo mical ones made of leather at the same price. I have not known any lady to buy one for her own use, but either for someone else or for a child's pillow; however, they sell fast, and lam not inquisitive. Ladies, what would your hus bands say if they knew what I was writing about? Ree, Blue, and Black Felt House Boots, 3s 6d, for those who don't wish to catch cold ; Ladies' Scarves (white), 6d ; Knitting Pins (wooden), 3d pair; fresh lot of Ladies' Cloth and Velvet Jackets, 3s 6J to 9s, a great bargain ; lot of White Lace, Id to 3d a yard ; Infants' Red and Blue Felt Boots, Is 9A pair; Coloured Shawls, 23 6d each ; Ladies' Leather Bags, 2s 6d; Beautiful Chemises, 33 6d each; Night Dresses, 536 d; large Jot of good S cents, dd a bottle; Lavender Water, sd; large do, 9d; lay iv a stock of my superior 3s ©reen Tea, as I shall not get any more. I only intend to keep to my splendid 2a Tea • handsome Collars and Cuffs, Is the set; Ladies' Umbrellas, 3s ; Gents' do., 33 ; Hamburg Net, for dresses, Is 3d yard; Children's White and Coloured Socks. 3d ; Men's Unbleached do, 4id; Boys' do, 4Jd ; 200-yard Reels Clark's Black Glazsd Cotton, Id, or lOd a dozen; Large White Towel 3, Gd ; Men's Braces, 6d. I intend soon to tell the ladies how to get rich, and also several other things, but I have not time at present; also about my discovery of Perpetual Motion, nnd several other "trifling" matters, which, as the papers say. are held over for the present. I don't intend to have any of my advertisements copyright, so the "Herald," or any other paper, can insert them free of charge; just reflect on my liberality. Grey and other Coloured Braid, Is the J-ijross ; Ribbon Velvet, 18 yarda for Is ; lot of Black Brooches and Earring*, 4d, 6d, and 9d. Small shopkeepers and hawkers may do well through buying of me, as I have a very large stock of bargains. Keep my advertisement by you, as I often have some of the last lots left. Strong Thin Wrapping Paper, 2s a ream ; House, Shop, and Apartment To Let Papers, 4d a dozen; Large Bottles Hair Oil, 6d ; handsome sets of Brooch and Earrings, 6d the set; Safety Matches, 4d a packet of 10; splendid Canary Seed, 31bs for Is. I advertise things at low prices that people who judge others by them selves'think I am deceiving them; for their information I beg to state that I shall always return the money for any article not approved of, if they do not keep it over two weeks; Boys Turban Hats, reduced to 3d; Empty Cases, 3d; Barrels, Is; handsome Is 9d Kits for Is; tell your boys I am selling 2d Jew's Harps for Id, and Id ones for Jd; such lovely Puff Boxes, at Is 3d, if they are not solid silver they look very much like it; Snuff Boxes, Id each ; Kid, Reviver, reduced to Id a bottle; Coloured Lead Pencils, 2d or Is Cd a dozen ; other Good Pencils, Id or 9d a dozen; Pea Nuts, 6d per lb, or 3d by the bag; a fresh beautiful assortment of Hair Plaits, Chignons, Coronets, &c.; a variety of Hair Pads at 2d.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria street, corner of Hobson-street.



WAIsTED, a General Servant.-Address at 3, Insurance Buildings. W """ANTED TO PURCHASE,VoIun teer Land Scrip.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. __ YJSTANTED, a First-claes Machinist.— Yf Katterns & Sheppard, Boot Upper Manufacturers, Elliott-street. ANTED, Benchmen.—Aberdeenlßcot Factory. WANTED, a General Servant; good plain cook and laundress; references required.— Apply, before 12 o'clock, to Mrs. Saunders, St. Stephen's Itoad, Parnell. ANTED, a strong active Boy ; one . accustomed to the engineeringpref erred J. Partington, Engineer, Wakefield-street. ANTED 7 a first-class Cook. Good wages given. Also, a Kitchen Man.— Blue Post Dining Rooms, Lower Queen-9treet. "ANTED to Adopt, a little Girl, be tween six and eight years of age. The child will be put to school and well brought up. —Apply Star office. ANTED, a good General Servant, who understandsfcooking.—Mrs Glover, Symonfls-street. WANTED, 25 good Pick and Shove Men: also 200 sards of Pitcher.—T. Jones, on the Works, Freeman's Bay« ANTED to Sell (cheap), 40 dozen Josephine Gloves, size 6, 6*. 6J, 6J, 2s 6d ncr pair • also a lot of Light Fancy Coloured Josephine Kid Gloves, 7i, 74, 7f, 2s 6d per pair; lOOlbs. of Knitting Cotton, Is lOd per lb.; 1000 yards Wincey, 6d, worth 9d; 1000 yards Flax Shirting, heavy, at 10£ d per yard, worth Is 6d; a large lot of Fancy Ribbons, wide widths, 6d per yard, worth Is; a lot of Hats, Flowers, Feathers, &c. &c, also sold cheap.—Wm. liyre, Enneskillen House, Victoria-street. cTbuilders and cakpenteits. Wanted Tenders for Removing a Cottage on the New M orth Road.—F. G. Ewington. ANTED Known, that, J). GOLDIE ia prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Maerials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &o. Sro. at the lowest markotprico. at his Yards .us tom-houfe-street. •_ WANTED, the Public to know that I have ou Sale (cheap). Iwhat they want, viz.:—Ladies' or Girls' small-sized Felt Hats, 2s 6d, worth 5s each; Black Ostrich Feathers, Is 3d each ; Wings, 6d each ; "Winceys. 6d per yard ; Black Straw Hats, Is each; Berlin Wools, in shaded and plain colours ; Fingering Wool, soft and beautiful; Ladies' bnderclothes very cheap; Corsets, very strong, at 2s 6d each; also in Thomas and Acme Brands; Patent and Silk Velvet in the piece; Turquoise and Hat Silks; Linen Handkerchiefs. The best value yet offered to the public—Embroidery, Plain and Feathered Ribbons, Ribbon Velvets, &c, &c, &c. Also, at ridiculously low prices—Silk Boot Laces, 3d per dozen ; Rack Combs, 3d each ; Good Purses, Id, 3id 'Id. 6d, and Is each; Black Barrings, 2d per pair; Neckties, 6d each; Bows, 6d; White landkerchiefs, 4d; Best Scents, 6d per bottle; Best Brown Cotton Socks in Auckland for 6d psr pair (woven tops). Tha 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 larjje direct importers, and then only in large quantities.—J.G. * ANTED, everybody to keep the money in the countty, and Purchase the Wangarei Kamo Coal, Try a small quantity bsfore you get your winter supply. Ihe best local Coal in the Province. All orders left at the Yardr Fort Britqmart. or at Mr. G.iNeals, corner of Nelson and Wellesley-streets/ will be promptly attended to.—-<v. Barr. accent. T*~ ORK 1N G MEN'S CLUB. Intending Members are reminded that after MONDAY, 15hh April, there will be an entrance fee of Five Shillings charged, in addition to the Subscription.—For further particulars, apply at the Club Rooms, to w . LEPINE , Secretary. W~ ANTED KNO WN. 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 ' cerOflice, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Private Entrance'down right-of way. rjn~H E A T R E ROYAL. MONDAY, APRIL 15. Under the Distinguished Patronage of Sir George Grey, the Native Minister, and the Officers of H.M.S. Nymphe. /-I RAND /COMPLIMENTARY T>ENEFIT Tendered to Mrs Winchcomb and her Afflicted Daughter. On which occasion will be presented a Grand Musical and Dramatic Programme. Scene from "The Honeymoon" by Miss Polly Leake and Mr Young. Shak^sperian Scenes by Miss Patty Pntchard. mitation3 of Emmet, by Master H. Roberts Milking Song, by Laura Roberts (Little Schnicder) Sh'ike3perian Recitation, by Mr. Alex. Smith, who has kindly consented to assist Songs by Mrs H. Winchcomb, Dance 3by Mr G. Ree 1, Songs by Miss Jane Winchcomb. Comic Songs by Mr Hodgson, Favourite Song by Miss Pntchard. ■THIO LULLABY, trio (Emmet), by Messrs Baker. Thornwall, and Hammond. Till. FLOWftR GIRL (Emniet), by Miss Jano Winchcomb. Concluding with a grand selection from the LADY OF LYONS (double impersonation), by Miss Patty Pritcbard. Prices of Admission—Dress Circle, it ; Stalls, 23 Cd; Pit. One Shilling. Doori open at 7.30 Performance to commence at 8 o'clock. "TVTE \V TO N FIRE BRIGADE. TENDERS FOR UNIFORM. Tdnders will be received by the undersigned until noon on SATURDAY, 20th instant, for the Supply of Twenty-four Suits of Uniform for the Nowton Fire Brigade. Speciflations to be seen and all other information to bo obtained on application to Mr Owen Mahon, Edinburgh street, and Mr E. W. (Morrison, West-street, Newton. The lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. O. MAHON, Superintendent. E. W. MOHRteON, Treasurer. L. F. MARTIN, Secretary. April 15, 1878. nniRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB. A General Meeting of the above Club will take place on TUKSD \Y, 16th instant, at 8 p.m. All members are particularly requested to attend. ROBERT E. ELLIS, Sec, pro, tern. OURT ZEALANDIA, No. 4741, A.0.F., A.D. T"e usual FORTNIGHTLY, 'SMWWC^S^k MEETING of the above Court i^^Slw^S** will DC ncld• in tno Court-room, ~ >Hpflirr«iiV Young" Men's Christian Asso sw9F%_v«Bni ciation, Wellesley-street, on l'M_3Di/J*ll WEDNESDAY EVENING ?JuiK_yilZu__l vext> 17tli instant, at 8 o'clock. W&sßtll ™KWKB9 r Business of importance. All Members are respectfully requested to FREDERICK CHRISTMAS, Secretary. NE POUND REWARD—Lost, on Friday last, a Silver Finger Ring, with an inscription on the inside. Whoever will bring the same to this office will receive the above reward. OST, on Saturday night, by a working man, near King's, the Chemist's shop, Queen-street, the whole of his Month's Wages, being a £10 note.—The finder on leaving it at Mr. King's will receive a reward of &2. OST, between the top of Kyber Pass Road and Mrs. Glover's School in Upper Symonds-street, yesterday morning, an Antique Ring, with cameo setting, and an inscription inside. —Whoever will bring the same to Mr. Rosj. No. 1, Kyber Pass, will be rewarded. OST, to-day, in Fort-street, or in the Post-office, a Red Silk Handkerchief, with name on.—The finder will oblige by leaving it at this office. , LOST, Stolen, or Strayed, a Black Horse ; brand, BC on the shoulder ; short maine, short tail, little white on hind foot.—£l reward on bringing the same to Wm. Perrin, Onehunga. TVfOTICE.—If Mary Gillelae does not i.^l call for her things before the 20th, they will be sold to pay her expenses.—Mary Connollv. ._ . L"ARGE PADDOCD to be Let for Pasturing at top of Symcnds-street, known as Fairburn's Estate. — Applications made to Ami Bennett, £i, Insurance Buildings. N V Persons owing accounts at Robert Burns Hotel, Unionistreet. if not paid by Ist May, 1878, their names and addresses will be published through the Press. TO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite Vulcan Lane.—Apply Manager Bank of New Sou'liWalPS. j_~V S PER FOOT.—Allotments for Sale in &Zs 3- Conquest Place, Parnell. Fine view of the harbour. Very easy terms.—C. William son, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. RS. SMALLFIELD, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, is prepared to receive Boys attending either of the Grammar ccchools as Boarders. Terms moderate.



m H E A T R E ROYAL. WEDNESDAY, AFRii. 17, COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT MR. CHa¥ ET. EHARDING By the Leading Auckland Amateurs. Part Ist. GRAND CHAIR PERFORMANCE (Fifteen Performers). P. Doran, tambo. W. Seaton, bones. R. Teague, Johnson. Part 2nd.—Glees, Duet?, Comic and Senti mental Songs, Nigger Sketches and Farces, &c. Full and Effective Orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. D. Cope. PRICES: 43., 2a. 6d.. Is. O PROVISION DEALERS, PROVE DORES, AND OTHERS. WANTED IMMEDIATELY, TENDERS To Supply PROVISIONS For about 60 ok 80 First-class Passengers, PER SHIP GOLDEN SEA, Chartered by COOPER AND BAILEY'S GREAT CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE For a Voyage to Callao (South America). Scales Schedules, and other particulars can be had on application to Mr Chas. Debmeb, on board ship, from 8 to 10 o'clock a.m. -^rSr "OARQUE ' MENDOZA,' sgj*||»|fcv Jl> - FROM LONDON. Consignees arc requested to e&aawßaa paBB entries and obtain delivery orders, from the undersigned, for their goods WCargo Impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees risk anAlgM SEntry to clear the vessel will be passed at 10 o'clock on WEDNESDAY, the 17th instant. _ ~. The New Zealand Shipping Company LIMITED), Agents. Auckland, 15th April, 1878. ttTlectoral district of jQj FRANKLIN. Messrs. HAMLIN and LUSTC, the Members for the above District, will Address their Con stituents at the Otahuhu Public Hall, on TUESDAY, the 16th April, at 7 p.m. Bank Holiday. The Banks will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, 19th (Good Friday), to MONDAY. 22nd April inclusive. HTIHORNTON SMITH. AND FIRTH'S X PRICES CURRENT (Wholesale) Subject to alteration without notice. Sacks. 100's. 50'a Brown Brand Flour, £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. perton 16 0 0 16 10 0 17 0 0 T.S.&F. Canterbury Brand 14 0 0 14 10 0 15 0 0 Meal for Pig-feed .. 710 0 Sharps 7 10 0 Bran 6 0 0 .. Fowl Wheat .. .. ss. per bushel. The above prices include eacks and bags; sacks andbags not retarnable. Terms: Cash. Maicb 25.1878. iCT O T I C E OF. REMOVAL. MRS. WOOD, Midwife, wishes to inform her trends that she has returned to her old neigh bourhood, Mount-street, top of Wakefield-street, and hopes to receive former patronage. _ ? niAto £1000 LENT, on Building Society gt/XV principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, V ul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. MODEL TRAINING-SCHOOL, Choral Hall.—School will Re-open on WED NESDAY, 21th April. RS. HARRISON intorms her Pupils that she has REMOVED from Hobson street to the corner of Ponsonby Road and Grace-street, where she continues to conduct her Classes in Music and French. Mrs Harrison will open a School for Giris on the 7th of April. Instruction will include the following branches: English, Drawing, Music, and Fancy Work. Terms issued in a week. "XTEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, J3I REV. PETER MASON, B.A. The Second Quarter will commence on MON DAY first, the 15th instant. HURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. Affiliated to the New Zealand University. The present Quarter commenced on Friday, 12th April. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A.,^ Head Master. ROTOMAHANA AND THE HOT LAKES. A SERIES OF THIRTY PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS, The Finest ever Taken in these Charming Districts, Including—The White and Pink Terraces, Boil ing Geyser, Lakes, Water-fall at Wairoa, Tarawera. Ohinem'itu, Groups of Natives, and Lake and Mountain Scenery. A Large Collection of Original Maori Portraits and Auckland Views. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY, SHORTLAND-STKEET, AUCKLAND; NE~POUND~"REWARD. -- Lost, a Large Gold Locket, containing two photos, between the Auckland Hotel, Queen-street, and Scotia Hotel, Hobson-street.—The finder will receive the above reward on returning same at thia office. _____ Vases i "V^ASES! -^TASES We are shewing upwards ot One Hundred Different Patterns of the most Beautiful ORNAMENTAL VASES, in Crystal, Alabaster, and Bohemian Glass, ever offered for sale in Auckland. Prices extremely moderate. An early inspection invited. & COOKB> Furniture anc Carpet Warehouse, 67, Queen-street. r^ O TO BATH. TO THE WORKING MEN OF AUCKLAND AND ITS SURROUNDINGS. THE WORKING MEN'S PUBLIC BATHS Will be OPENED to the Public TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), APRIL 13,1878. HOT, COLD, AND SHOWER BATHS. These Baths were mainly formed for the Working Classes, to meet a pressing demand, at Prices to come within the reach of all. The BATHS will be Opened as under :— For Gentlemen—From 7 a.m. till 1 p.m., and from 5 p.m. till 10" p.m., all week days ; and at the solicitations of numer ous friends, on Sundays, from 7 a.m. till 10 a.m. For Ladies—All week days, from 2 p.m. till i p.m., with Female attendants. PRICES:—Hot, Cold, or Shower Bath, with towels, combs, and all conveniences, Sixpence GaSelect Baths, for Ladies and Gentlemen, One Shilling each. - S H 1 R T L\ THE EASIEST^ THING TO DETECT AT PRESENT IS THE BEAUTY OF CARGO & McKAIG'S Cambric and Flax Shirts. ANTED, Purchaser, ior all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ngs, Joiner's Work. &c, at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company Limited) . G. HoLtSHip. Manager.



Tenders ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO VALVE HOUSE. fcwn Clerk's Office, April 11,1878. Tenders will be received until 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, 17th instant, for work as above, in terms of specifications at Surveyor's Office. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed as above. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. "V'E.W ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Patea-Manawatu Railway. Waitotara Contract (Formation and Permanent Way). Length about 12 Miles 70 Chains. Public Works Office, Wellington, 28th March, 1878. Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon on WEDNESDAY, the Bth May, 1878, for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Ten-.' der for Waitotara Contract." Plans and speci fications may be seen at the Public Works ■Offices, Auckland, New Plymouth, Wangranui, Foxton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Inveicargill, and Wellington; and at the Chief Surveyor's Office at Nelson, and the Railway Manager's Office, Napier. Telegruphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked,-will be received if pre sented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at any of the above named offices by the same hour, and accom panied by a cheque on some bank in town where the tender is lodged ; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver-General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or- any ten der will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Kngineer-in-Chief. N.B.—Plans for this Contract can be pur chased at the above offices. m 0~~ b ~u~T~~l d c r s; Tenders will be received until noon of WED NJtCSDAY, 17th. instant, for the Jflrection of Building at Onehunga for Mr Longley. Plans, &c, at my office, Albert-street. EDWARD BARTLEY, ■ Architect. TO B U 1 L JDEKa. '■ — Tenders will be received up to noon on THUR3DAY, the 18th inst., for Fittingß and Counters required at the New Zealand Clothiug Factory Company's Premises, Queen-street. Plans, &C, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. "TVT OTICE.TO BUSHMEN. Tenders will be received till the 18th instant, for Splitting PurM Pos»s in Pukekohe.—Apply, by letter, to Mason Bros., Parnell Nurseries. Meetings. TjATNITirF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is heteby given that the Half-Yearly General Meetins? of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, tho 25th day of April next, Tit noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st inst., and for any other Business that may be brought before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. - D. L. MURDOCH. General Manager.- Auckland, March 23rd, 1878. "DANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that a Special Genera Meeting of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 25th day of April next, imme diately after tho Half-yearly General Meeting, for the purpose of confirming the Resolution proposed at the last Half-yearly General Meet ing. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. Auckland, March 23,1878. T3ANK OF NEW ZEALAND. The Transfer Books of this Bank will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, the 12th instant, till THURSDAY, the 25th idem, both days in clusive. D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, Bth April, 1878. HE regular Monthly Meeting of the Royal Albert Orange Lodge, No. 2, will be held, at the Lodge-room, Eden Vine Hotel, TO MORROW (Tuesday) EVENING, at 7.30. By order of the W.M. T^T O T I C E. In accordance with the Proclamation in Gazette 15. March 23rd, 1870, the ANNUAL MEETING OF JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, resident in the Auckland District, will beheld, at the Police Court, Auckland, onTUESDAX", the 23rd April, 1878, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of choosing: a Chairman of Petty Ses sions, &c, and settling a roto of attendance for the ensuiag year. A . K . TAyLOR , Chairman. ■y I C T O R I A RIFL ES. COMPANY ORDERS, APRIL, 1878. The Company will Parade for Instruction every Tuesday Evening, in undress, with arms and accoutrements. " Fall in" at half-past seven sharp. Every member must attend, unless leave of absence has been granted. Monthly Inspection Third Tuesday of every month, when fall attendance is expected. First parade Tuesday next. *«* gg«& kROMi Captain. "VTEW GOLDEN PAH GOLD MINING J3I COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that all Shares on which any Call remain due and unpaid on WEDNESDAY next, the 17th instant, will be advertised for forfe^e.^ RANDERSON> Manager, Auckland, April 12,1878. XT ILL AND HUDSON, chemists, 57, Victoria-street. NOTICE. The uuderaigned begs to inform his friends and customers that he is about to resume the management of his business, which will still be carried on in the same place, and under the same name or style. jQgN g HUDSONj qPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT. FOR OHINEMURI VIA THE THAMES. ~**vdte~^ The s.s. Will leave Queen-street Wharf as above on MONDAY next, 15th instant, at 9 p.m. FRASER & TINNE, Agents. HAURAKI GOLD MINING DISTRICT. Warden's Office, Coromandcl, 4th April, 1878. The applications for Licenses for Gold Mining purposes, under the "Gold Mining Districts Act " specified in the Schedule hereunder, may be granted on TUESDAY, the 14th day of May, 1878, unless valid objections thereto be in the meantime made in writing, and lodged at this office not less than seven clear days before that date. Plan and application may be seen at the office of the Mining gggg^ KEDDELL , Warden. SCHEDULE. • No 187.—D. B. McDonald, for the Corby Go.d Mining Company (Limited).—Twoacres two roods and thirteen perches, situate at Kat»anga Block. Coromandel. bounded on the North by Miles and Parties' claim and supposed unoccupied ground, on the South by the Golden Point Licensed Holding, and on all other sides by sup posed unoccupied ground. Mark on No 188^Philip Henry Blackmore.—Five acres and twenty-six perches, situate at * Keren's Point, Kauri Block. Coromandei, bounded on the North and West by the Goodenough Licensed Holding, on the North east by the Bleak House Licensed Holding, on the South-west by the Noah'a Ark Claim, and on tho South-east by supposed high watermark. Mark on ; Pegs, B.



• j ; To Let. ; TO LET, a comfortable five-roomed Cottage, near the Post-office, Ponsonby.— App'y to Mr. Lally, on tbe premises'. rpO LET, a comfortable Five-roomed 9 Cottage,furnlshed.mostpleasantlysituater 1. H. Parti^gton, House and Land Ag«nt, Sticl. bury's Buildings. i _ OFFICES to" Let in Bank Buildings.— Apply National Bank of New Zealand, Auckland. ' For Sale. THIRST-CLASS Bread Cart For Sale.— HJ A. Mackie, Koyal Standard Caniago Factory, Durham-street. OR SALE, a Light Spring Cart, Horse, and Harneßs.—Apply to R. Stevenson, Grocer, Newton Road. FOR SALE, a, desirable Homestead ■with 7-roorned House ; requisite Out- . buildings and Id acres ot gross Land, divided into small paddocks; wirhin 10 miles of Auck land. Price very moderate and terms easy. COMBES & DAIiDY. TO SPORTMEN.- For Sale, part of ja Litter of first-class Pointer Pups.—Apply Mr. D. Kvitt, Gunmaker, Queen-stTeet. FOR SALE,. 8-roomed House, large gar den, good view, situatediri Vincent-street. H. Partington. House and Land Agent, Stich bury's Buildings. , 6>&\£\ —HOUSB of 7 rooms, wash-house, &X9\J. scullery, baker's oven, verandah back and front, good well, &c, all in thorough repair, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next to the Post-office. Ts> K4\ "CASH, Balance by Weekly \ v Payments.—A new 6-roomed Villa, with freehold allotment, on the Ponsonby Road. Price, £360.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4*Erp-A — VLLLA Rfc;BiL>J<JNCK at Parnell, Jit<>Jsj\J. containing 9 rooms and kitchen, fitted with every convenience, and all in good order, 2-stull stable, coach-house, conservatory, fowl-house, &c, with freehold allotment con taining 1 acre, closely fenced and planted.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortand-street. CZ *> pT f\ —HOUSE of 5 good sized rooms, also 3S/O* t\f. ■' wash-house, 2 tanks and well, with freehold allotment 50" x 133, and free use of an additional allotment. Terms easy. 20 minutes walk from Queen-street.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4?6>slkifh CASH, balance at 5% for six ~3&fQvP\y or ten years.—lmproved Farm of about 75 acres ot trood soil, all fenced and in grass, well-finished House of 6 rooms, three-stall stable, coach-house, row shed, stock-yard, &c. 12 miles south of Auckland. Price, £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. £??LKs\ —SUBURBAN VILLA Residence c*&*JtJ\f. of 6 rooms, with out-buildings, all in thorough repair, with 5 freehold allotments containing about 3 acres, facing the sea, and commanding a splendid view. Terms to suit buyers.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-atreet. TMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR JL BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hngii Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and under cultivation, with Cottaee, &c, thereon. For further particulars, apply to JOHN B UCH AN ANT Shortland-street'; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANIS & SON, Fort-street. IN THE ESTATE OF MESSRS. LEWIS BROS. FOR SALE—Those central, commodiousl, and well-known Premises, Queen-street, hitherto used, as a Warehouse by Messrs. Lewis Bros. Also, Their Bonded Stores, Albert-street. For particulars, apply to the Trustees, or to Mr. W. Aitken, Shortland-street. WELLESLEY-STREET BAPTIST SUNDAY-SCHOOL On TUESDAY, April 16, TEA MEETING, In the School-room, 6.30 p.m. Tickets, 1/6 each. After Tea, the usual PUBLIC MEETING, In the Chapel, when Addresses will be delivered by Ministers and Friends. Music at Intervals. OCOTTISH BAND PICNIC Will be held at Woodside on EASTER MON DAY, April 22nd, 1878, to conclude with a Quadrille Party in the Evenine, in the Catholic Institute. Boats will start at 10 a*m. Double tickets, 6s; single, 4s; to be had from the Committee. - S. R., Secretary. ST. DAVID'S PRESBYTERIAN HDHURCH. A SOIREE will be held in the Church, iunction of Symonds-street and Kyber Pass Road, in aid of the Repairs, on THURSDAY, April 18th. Tea on the. Table at 6.30. Aftei which, a PUBLIC MEETING will be held (Rev. D. Bruce in the chair), when ad dresses will be delivered by several clergymen and others. Several Musical Selections will be introduced during the evening. Tickets may be had from any of the members of the Committee. SOIREE will be held in the New market Primitive Methodist Chapel, on Friday next, the 19th instant, to welcome the Rev. Mr. Jones, late of Wellington, to his new sphere of labour* Further particulars in a future advertisement. . -g fkS. REWARD.—Lost, a FoxiTerrier JL \9 Dog, black and white head, with tanned muzzle.—-Any person returning same to John Thompson, at Mr. Quick's Stables, Victoria street,-will receive the above reward. jf&O REWARD. ab& STOLEN, or Strayed, from Onehunga, on the Dight of 28th March, a Bay Horse, black points, white star on forehead, a little white on one hind fetlock, wither closely cut for collar.—The above reward, on information as will lead to recovery. JOHN BRIERLY, 'Bus Proprietor, Onehunga. nnHE Shareholders of the JL Hibernian Band will give a MOONLIGHT EXCURSION (weather permitting), on TUES DAY, 23rd April, in p.s. Takapuna, which will leave the Wharf at Eight o'clock. Music provided. Tickets, Is each; to be obtained from any of the Shareholder sullivan> JAS. DIfiMPSEY, Secretary. r\ I T V LEVELS. City Council Offices, April 1,1878. It is hereby notified that it is the intention of the City Council of Auckland to Fix the Levels of the following streets :— NELSON-STREET, between Cook-street and Beresford-street. WILLIAM-STREET, between Nelson and Howe-streets. FRANKLYN ROAD. HOBSON-STBEET NORTH, between Vic toria and Wyndham-streete. WYNDHAJVtSTREET, between Chapel and . Hobson-streets, and DURHAM-STREET, between Chapel and Hobson-streets. Plans may be seen in the City Surveyor's Office; and all persons interested therein, or liable to be aggrieved thereby, will be heard by the Council at a MEETING to be held on WEDNESDAY, Ist May, 1878. All obiections must be in writing, addressed to the Council, and sent to them not less than ten days before the day appointed to hear omections. p A PHILLIPS. Town Clerk. \ UCKLAND RAILWAYS. EASTER WEEK—April 21st TO 27TH, RETURN JOURNEY AT SINGLE RATES. Any Station to any Station on Auckland and Hamilton and JKaipara Railways on day of issue, excepting for distances above 50 miles, and on Sunday and Saturday, when they will be avail able for re lurn day folio wing as usual. Easter Monday and Tuesday. • Auckland, Xvowraarkbt, and Onehunga to Ellerslie, One Shilling (single or return, irres pective of class).' . . ' Tickets admitting to Course will be issued from Auckland, Newmarket, and Onehunga. |A. V. MACDONALD. General Manager. £>*JP* T>ASSENGERS' LINE OF J-gll^V JL PACKB CS TO NEW ZEA lAiraffiSffiaM Owned by Mkssrs Shaw,. Savijll & Co., 34, Leadenhall-street, London. The above line of Ships are REGULAR TRADERS to all the principal ports of New Zealand. They are clipper shipa, classed Al at Lloyds, and commanded oy experieiwsed masters. The Bill of Fare is most substantial and of the beat quality, and the accommodation roomy and convenient. . "v The undersigned are empowered to grant passages from London to New Zealand, payment • tor which has been guaranteed in the Colony. Return ships to London also leave at almost regular intervals. Full particulars on application to L. D. NATHAN & CO., "| OWEN & GRAHAM, VAganta ORUICKSHANK & CO.. 1