dressmaker, was charged with misbehaving herself in Chancery-street on the 27th, to the annoyance of the neighbours. Anne said she was very son y. She had ouly Just colic out of Prison> an(i took a

Mr Pardy said he would not press the charge against the unfortunate girl if she woum promise to amend her ways. The Bench discharged the girl. Prisoner: I am greatly obliged to you, Mr Pardy. I "will be a good girl in future. A„ n es Ann Jesscr was charged with being „„ habitual drunkard, and being found in a dangerous position at the North Shore Prisoner, bursting into tears, said she was in the habit truly of getting drunk, hut she could walk on the night in question. Sub-Inspector Pardy said it would be a charity to send the woman to prison for a time -she was so bad that her children had been taken from her, as she was unfitted to take care of them. Sentenced to three months' imprtsonment with haul labour. PEPPERING PANMURE. ' John Pepper was charged with creating a disturbance at Panmure, on the 23rd inst. Prisoner said he had no recollection of it. Constable Moar deposed that prisoner, known as Black Pepper, had just left his place of abode at Panmure, where his lan cua^e and general conduct was more like tliaTof a madman than a sane being. He announced himself as King Pepper, and said he had come to pepper the Panmure people, who had too easy a time of it. The Bench : Where is his abode ? Prisoner: Don't know. Mr Pardy stated that his principle resi dence was Mount Eden. The Bench referred to a long list oi con victions against Pepper, aud ordered him to pay £10, or be imprisoned with hard labour for three months. Prisoner was compelled to accept the lat ter alternative. DESERTING A SHIP. Alfred Clune, an apprentice from the Trahiin" Ship, was charged with deserting from tließritish ship Wanaka. On the application of the Sub-Inspector, the case was remanded until Friday. ASSAULT IN PORT. William Thompson, a seaman, was cliai-fed with assaulting Sydney .Smith, on the 28th inst, by striking him on board the British ship the Golden Sea. Prisoner pleaded drunkenness, and was sentenced to eight weeks' imprisonment with hard labour.

CITY RATES. These cases were settled out of Court

THE WEATHER REPORT.

FOR THE WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, 27th APRIL, 1878.

The mean temperature of the past week has been a little above the average of the month of April for the last fourteen years, and about 2i degrees in excess of that recorded for "the corresponding week of 1877. The warmest day and the coolest nMit were those of tho 20th (Saturday), -ihe range being 22 degrees, from 73.9 for the day to 51.9 in the night. The range from day to day and from night to night has been, above 7i degrees ; the coldest day beinc the 25th (66.4), and the warmest night the 23rd (59.3).. Wind very light from N.W. to S.W.; a gale seemed impending on the morning of the 25th, when a rate of 32 miles per hour was registered from the S.W.; but this did not continue above two or three hours ; the average for the ensuing day being only 0i miles. Un the morning of the 21st, the observer got a rate of barely two miles per hour from N.W. Average for the week 190.3 miles per diem, or 8 miles per hour. Rain was recorded on four consecutive nights, viz., those of the 23rd to 26th ; very little on the first and last, heavy on the other two nights. The total amount is 0.565—a little more than half an inch, it may be worth mentioning that a fall of one-tenth of an inch iv depth equals a deposit of nearly forty hogsheads of water to the acre. The cloud has varied much and .continally in amount; mostly in large .masses of " heap-cloud," with sometimes a very clear sky for a few hours. The barometer was high on the morning of the 22nd (30.148). and thence fell rapidly to early morning of the 25th (29.629) ; but had turned to rise before observation hour of that day. A rapid rise followed to the momiu" of the 27th, since which it has again fallen. The mean, 29.925, is a little below that of the corresponding week of 1877, and about one-tenth below the average for the month of April over the fourteen years, 1564-77. Elwix B. DICKSON, Government Observer. Auckland Meteorologcal Station, 27th April, 1878.

"SIR GILBERT LEIGH."

(To the Editor.) Slß,—The mere fact of "Sir Gilbert Leigh " being one of the few novels written in New Zealand would interest many in it, and cause them to look over its page 3 for the sake of saying they had read the book written by an Auckland man. But although we may begin "Sir Gilbert Leigh "from a desire to follow the fashion, we soon lose onrselve3 in admiration of the power, cleverness, and high-mindedness displayed. There is deep insight into tlie human heart shewn in the characters, Sir Gilbert Laigh and Edward Brenton. Both can be realised, living, imperfect men, yet noble and loveable in their very mistakes. Sir Gilbert, stern and unforgiving, is carried with a masterly hand through scene after scene—imperfect yet brave—till in the end we find him teaching us the nobleness of forgiveness by forgiving. The author seems to know every hidden part of his hero's heart. Edward Brenton is a char acter well drawn, and shows well m con trast with Sir Gilbert's Pet, aud Bully can not be forgotten. Their death is one ot the mostbeautif ul parts of the book. Mrs Wa rd is overdrawn, and at times makes one wish she had a few faults. Some of the less important characters are very finely painted. The whole story is powerful, and theinterestsustaineduptotheverylastpage. It is a book which may be put into the hands of the young people of New Zealand by the most careful of parents without the least fear. For it is pure in tone and high minded in principle. There is no such sneering at God "and right as is often to be found in novels now. " Sir Gilbert Leigh ' is a book which can be laid down with a feeling of satisfaction that the time has not been mispent in reading it. As said before it is a powerful clever book, aud we cannot help hoping to have more from the pen of W. L. Rees.—Figaro.

ST. STEPHEN'S ORPHAN HOME.

Through the courtesy of tho managers, we are enabled to present out- readers with a copy ot the report of the abovo institution, which will be read at the annual meeting tins evening. Annual Report of the managers of tbe Orphan Home, St. Stephen's. Parnell, for the ?ear ending 31st March, 18/8. __.__„, . The past year has beonfone of quiet P;Of-f>>* in the work for which the Home was tountiea. There are 55 children, viz., 29 boysand26 gurla. at the present time in the Home. 9 boys ana _ girls have during the past year been admitceu, while in the same period 3 boys and 2ghl» hare been found employment, on leaving tho Home, and five have been taken out by relations or friends, -~ The health of the children has [been generally Bood. One - eath has occurred in tho past year, that of a little girl, Ellen Warrara. The total income for the year amounts to *890 43 2d and the total expenditure to £7.0 Is Gd. •Towards the former the committee desire specially to acknowledge a donation of £10 from n»e Indian Famine Relief Fund, per H. Brett, Eaq-, Mayor of Auckland, being part of the sum returned by the Loudon Committee ; also, a donation ol £10 from the Masonic Lodge Beta, _\ Hamilton, being the surplus fund of the Masonic ball. For particulars of income aud expenditure the committee beg to refer to the ireasurar's statement of account. . . ihe committee most heartily express their uia-ks to those ladies who, in their several have undertaken tho collection of sub scriptions for the support of the Home, .^hey desirealso to acknowledge the valuable _3 rendered by the ladies in tho town and s-ourban districts in working at the sewmg oees on behalf of the Homo.]

To the many kind friends who during the past year have given entertainments and donations of books, toys, and other amusing and useful articleo, for the children, the committee beg to i"uder their thanks ; and especially to Captain Lo}.an, of tho s.s. Hero, for his kind annual trip and treat to the children. .__... Reviewing tho work ot the institution aurmfr he eighteen years it has been established, and calling to mind the present circumstances of many of those who owe to the institution not omy a honic in their youth, and a sound useful education, but their own preservation from a degraded aud vicious life, and who are now occupying respectab'e positions of labour and thrift. Tho committeefeel.that to the founders and supporters of the Home has indeed been verified the words of the preacher, " Cast thy bread upon the waters, for thou shaft hud it after many days." Eccl. xi. 1.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

HOKIANGA, Saturday. THE GOVERNOR'S VISIT. As the steamer with the Governor steamed up the river yesterday, salutes were fired from the shore and the French vessel. The firing continued till the steamer came to anchor ofF Herd's Point, where a large number of natives were present to receive His Excellency. After the war dance, a native meetiug took place, at which several of the chiefs addressed the Governor to a considerable extent. After partaking of luncheon, the Governor and party left for Teke en route for Auckland. Half-an-hour after his departure, about 400 natives fully armed, came down the river in their large canoes, and were much disappointed to iind that the Governor had left, as it was fully understood that he was going up the river toTe Kohukohu, where they had been wait ing to receive him. After a short war dance with the natives at Herds Point, and much firing of musketry, the up-river natives em barked in their canoes, and left for their set tlement.

COROMANDEL, this day. harbour view. The manager reports that 20ft. of stoping along the leader, in No. 3 block lias boon done, and the leader, which is about the usual size, looks well. A little gold is seen. The new leader shows no gold in the stone, but a middling prospect may always be obtained by washing in the dish. It is pro posed to put in a drive 75ft. to cut McNeil's leader.

[PP. ESS AGENCY.]

LYTTELTON, this day.

Arrived : Derwent and Lady Don, from Kaipara ; Omaha from Chathams ; Jose phine, from Manukau.

ALEXANDRA, this day. PREPARATIONS FU X THE MEETING.

Seven canoes, four of them being large war canoes, with fully manned crews dressed in full figure with paint and feathers, have just arrived here for the meetiug at Hiku rangi. They have gone to the Falls—where food is provided—to await the arrival of Sir GJeorge Grey and the Hon. J. Sheehau. No Europeans will be allowed up. Purukutu and Ngatihawa are in charge of the ridge leading to the settlement. It is a regular holiday here to witness the arrival of the canoes, which is a magnificent sight.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. INTERPROVINCIAL CHESS MATCH

The chess match between Christchurch and Dunedin, though not played out, ter minated on Saturday in accord with agree ment at starting, that play was not to ex ceed over four week*. The result so far is : Veil of Christchurch won from Thomas of Dunedin; Handera of Dunedin from Wood of Christchurch. The remaining seven games will be referred to um pires to decide what players have the advantages. It is considered f h it four of the games are considerably iv faVOUr of Christchurch.

WELLINGTON, thla day. The Colonial Insurance Cf mpaay has ap pointed the Bank of .New Zealand as its bankers for the colony.

DUNEDIN, this day. SPORTING. There are twenty-five entries for all aged stakes; and 30 for Puppy stakes at the Metro politan Coursing Club's opening meetingion May 2nd, at Palmerston. The following are the handicaps for the Dunedin Juckey Club's Queen's Birth day meeting : — Hurdle Race.—Kildare, list; Camellia, lOst 71b ; Black Bess, 9st 71b; Baron, Sst 101b. Birthday Handicap.—Titania, Sst 101b; Bide-a-Wee, Sstolb; Tommy Dodd, Sst lib; Blue Peter, 7st 41b ; Exile, Bst 21b ; Oberon, 7st; Camellia, Sst 101b ; Contriver, 6_t 31b. Tradesmen' Handicap.—Titania, list; Bide-a-Wee, Sst 71b ; Chancellor, 7st 91b ; Blue Peter, 7st 71b; Exile, 7st 51b; Oberon, 7st 51b; Swede, Gst 121b; Both well, 6st 101b ; Endymion, Gst 51b.

ALBURNIA GOLDMINING COM PANY.

ANNUAL MEETING,

The ninth annual meeting of the share holders in the Alburnia Goldminiug Company was held at noon to-day, in the large" room, Insurance Buildings. Thirteen shareholders were present. Mr Thomas Maeffarlane, Chairman of Directors,. presided. REPORT AND BALANCE SHEET.

The Secretary read the annual reports and balance sheet. The Directors report shewed that since March, 1577, the return of "old has been so good, aud on the whole, so regular, as to admit of monthly dividends being paid, amounting to the aggregate to £37,600, or £4 14s per share. The return of <r*,ld from tbe Company's crushings was 18,331 ozs. 3 dwts., of the value of £48,208 10s 6d, the produce of 1,750 tons of quartz— and from the Tributor's crushings 2,965 ozs. 10 dwts., the produce 1,576 tons 11 cwts., yielding to the Company a profitof £1,215 9d. Past experience pointed out the expediency of increasing the Reserve Fund. -The Directors accordingly added to that^ fund further sums, amounting in all to £2,140, making a total reserve of £4,1401 Early in the year, steps were taken to open the mine at deeper levels by utilizing the main adits of the Sons of Freedon and Dixon's Mines, and continuing gthe same up to the present workings in the Alb. rnia. To complete the communication the Directors acquired the right to use the low level of tbe Black Angel Com pany, and Mr Cribble reports that 130 feet more driving will enable him to send all quartz to the beach through the Sons of Freedom level, and thus save much of the trouble and expence incurred hitherto by being compelled to use the upper sections° of the Moanatairi tramway. The ground of the late Middle Star Com pany has also been acquired. Mr Maeffar lane director, retires by rotation, but is eligible for re-election. Ibis recommended that the sum of £250 be appropriated to the Board for services during the current year. The Mine Manager's report shewed satis factory progress iv the working of the mine. . , _ ~, _ The statement of receipts and expenditure shewed —Receipts : Baiikbalauce, £7542 d; debtors, £243 2s ; gold, 15,3310z5, £47,208 10s 6d; tributes, £1,2159 d; tailings, £1,340 Ss 9d • interest on investment of Reserve Fuud,' £140; battery material sold, £50 Total £50,956 2s 2d Expenditure :By creditors, £147 19s 5d : purchase Middle Star, £100 ; Wages and expenses £8,648 19s; dividends declared, £37,608 -.deposited as addition to Reserve Fund, £2,140 -, bal ance in bank (general account), £2,319 3s Sd. Total. £50,956 2s 2d. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. On the motion of Mr Howard, seconded by Mr Wilson, Mr T, Maeffarlane was unanimously re-elected as Director. AUDITOR. Mr Wrigley moved, aud Mr Grant seconded, that Mr Laurie be auditor. Mr T. L. White was nominated by Mr Percival, and seconded by Mr Heron.

A show of hands was taken a3 follows :— White, 7 ; Laurie, 6. . A vote of thanks to the Chairman con eluded the meeting.

RETURN OF THE GOVERNOR.

His Excellency the Governor and suite returned to town to-day by H.M.S. Wolverine.

ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY.

The ordinary meeting of the Acclimatisa tion Society was held this afternoon in the lecture-room of the Auckland Institute. Present:—Messrs Hughes (chair), Chani berlin, Hill, Russell, Morrin, Hobbs, and Pond. MINUTES. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. ILLICIT SHOOTING AND SELLING OF GAME. Mr James Uussell said that he introduced the subject because he thought that it was necessary to put a check upon indiscriminate shooting, especially pheasants, which were sent into the markets by hundreds, and if some steps were not taken in this direction the pheasant would become a very scarce bird. He referred to a certain section of the Act respecting the selling of game, and such persons, who wished to make a profit out of game, should pay an extra fee. He would suggest that the subject of protecting game should be entertained, aud encourage ment held out to rangers to bo more vigilant in their duty. Mr Morrin proposed, and Mr Russell ■ seconded "That the sum of £5 be given to any person who shall obtain a conviction against any other person for illicit shooting or selling game." Mr Hill could not altogether agree with the motion, in short he was against a game law altogether. It would suit, perhaps, near Auckland, where phesants are scarce ; but in the out districts, the motion if carried into effect would stir up ill-feelings and informers. He thought such a motion would act injuriously in country districts, Mr Hobbs asked what districts Mr Hill referred to Particularly. Mr Hill replied Raglan, and surrounding districts. If he felt disposed he could find a number of convictions in his neighbour hood. He had seen the ill eflects of the game laws in the old country.. Mr Morrin said that unless some such motion was effected, there would be no advantage to be gained by taking out a license. Mr Hughes agreed with the last speaker that some protection should be afforded to the man who takes out a license. After some further discussion tbe chair man put the motion which was unani mously carried. RANGERS. The chairman then read over the names of the rangers of the various districts, com posed chiefly of members of the Constabul ary. No objection was offered to the list. On the motion of Mr Russell the name ot J. B. Gordon, for Muranga, and Joseph Roberts, for Howick, were added to the list of rangers. It was also agreed that a copy of the motion be sent to each ranger. ACCOUNTS. The monthly accounts, £28 9s Bd, wore passed for payment. This was all the business.

LICENSED VICTUALLERS ASSOCIATION.

A special meeting of the Licensed Victuallers Association was held at the Park Hotel this afternoon for the purpose of appointing a secre tary. In the absence of the acting-secretary tho Vice-President took the minutes. Mr Parker propose! and Mr Evans seconded, " That proxies be not allowed for the election of the stci etarjship." Mr Parker proposed and Mr Melton seconded, " That the tenders be now opened." Mr Gorman then read the live applications received. They were from Messrs Talbot, Hadrill, Piltar, Fuller, and Haultain. It was resolved to elect the secretary by ballot. . , ~, . Mr Fuller proved tho successful candidate, and will therefore act as secretary to the Asso ciation. _ __,_.*«■ Proposed by Mr Gorman and seconded by Mr Evans, "That the applications for licenses by all members of tho Association be put in by the 13th of May. and before that time be inspected by the President and Vice-President." ■ " * ___ Proposed by Mr Biophy and seconded by Mr Evans, "That the secretary be instructed to collei t members applications and subscriptions.' This was ail the business.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

To-day's quotations— Bank of New Zealand—Buyery, £23 ss. National Bank—Buyers, 755. Colonial Bank—s3s ; buyers, o2s Gd ; sellers. 535. Thames Gas—Seders, 20s. Auckland Gas—Buyers, £10 os ; sellers, £10 10s. Union Sash and Door Co.—Buyers, £10 5s ; sellers, £10 10s. Moanatairi—Sellers, 61s. Tookey Tribute—Sellers, 4s 6d. Alburnia—lGs ; sellers, lGs. Corby—l7" Gd, -15s; sellers, 16s. Kuranui Hill—lßs ; sellers, 19s. Watchman -2s lOd. Bismarck—6s. Conquering Hero—7s 9d ; sellers, Bs. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

LETTER FROM A LADY AT THE SEAT OF WAR.

THE CAMPAIGN IN ROUMELIA

THE following extracts are from a letter lately received in Auckland by a gentleman whose sister is one of an heroic band of five ladies, now acting as Sisters of Mercy at the scat of war : — Vardino, Bulgaria. January 9th, 1878. " My dear Brother : * * * * Since I last wrote to you we were obliged to leave here quite suddenly to go to Sophia, which is next Adrianople, as there bad been a battle fought there, and it was hoped that the city would fall in two days. We travelled night aud day over the mountains, living on black bread and horse flesh, and arrived six hours before Sophia was taken. Of course, we proceeded at once to the field of battle, and soon found ourselves in the very midst of the awful fighting. We nevertheless pursued our duties," staunching wounds, and seeing sufferers carried out of danger. We nearly all got slightly wounded, but God was for us so who could be against us, and none of our party were either killed or severely hurt. We dressed the wounds of hundreds of poor soldiers who otherwise must have perished, for when we were not near the soldiers de liberately walked over the woundedasif they were just so ranch earth. Notevcn in the hor rible rush, however, did any of the soldiery knock us over, and a number of the officers stopped to kiss my hands, iv spite of their being covered with blood. I will now pass oveAhe horrors which are indescribable, and tell you win was the end. When all the fighting was over, and we were still on the field trying to help some out of the 30 000 wounded, twelve officers, headed by General Paskanski came in person to thank us , for having helped them. It was such a ceremony, they each touched our foreheads, crossed themselves again, all the time kneeling, and then they and all tbe soldiers who were left chanted a prayer in Greek. \V as it not good of them ? How many mauy times I wished you could be there to have seen your little sister on that day. The officers tried to persuade us to rest, but how could we do so with such a sight be fore us ? We went on working all night by moonlight; the scene was weird. The dead and dying covered half a mile or move, aud we were all separated, working m differ ent parts of the field. Each Sister managed to get two soldiers to-help her. I had two ■ such good fellows, and we dressed the wounds of SOO frightfully wounded men dur- ! in" the night, 200 during the 6 hours of the fight, which was extremely difficult to do amidst it all, aud 400 next mo_ning,in all 1 400. The last 300 I hardly remember doing, I felt su ill and exhausted. The other four Sisters looked awful, almost like death, they were so fatigued. In the ; evening, two of us were in high fever, and partly unconscious, which was hardly to be ; Wondered at, as we had not rested for four whole days, and two of these in the held.

I tUSome difficulty hitherto has been ex ' perienced in obtaining Largb Size Door Mats for Churches, Banks, Hotels, and other Public Buildings. The undersigned have imported an immense assortment of all kinds of Passage Mat and Outer-door Mat, up to 4 feet 6 inches in length. A large lot of Cheap Tapestry and Kidder minster Carpets just opened. Ladies and Gentlemen about to furnish are recom mended to visit the City Hall Arcade and see the greatest variety of House Furniture in the Province,offered for sale at the lowest possible prices. Grand assortment of Bedsteads and all kinds of Bedding always in Stock of their own manufacture. Drawing-room Suites to suit all grades of Society. Country settlers especially will find it most convenient to make their purchases at the City Hall Arcade, where they can obtain all kinds of Clothing and Furnishing Goods. Agents for the Genuine "Singer's" Sewing Machines. Very handsome Wardrobes on 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.] Seven of the trees planted in Symonds strcet (between tho corner of Karangahape and the City Road) have been ruthlessly broken down on Saturday or Sunday evening last. The police would like to know the names of the persons who do such wanton mischief, j ______________

EVENING STAR. MONDAY, APRI 9, 18-X



THE AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED), AFFORD EVERY FACILITY To persons willing to become Consumers of GAS. The Company open the Street, Tap the Main, Provide and Day 30 feet of Service-pipe, make good the Street, Footpath, and Premises. Also, SUPPLY a METER, and keep tho whole in order, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER. Office of tho Company: 3, INSURANCE BUILDINGS. ANTED, a Girl to make herself generally useful in a small family ; good wages.—Mrs Levy, 210, Quoen-strcet. XJT ANTED, a Domestic Servant.—Mrs. V* H. Chapman, Arch Hill. < ANTED, a Nursemaid to make herself generally useful.—Mrs Cameron, North Shore, or at the Savings Bank, Queen street. . ANTED, by a good Confectioner and Supper Cook, employment by the day or ova job; has good references.—Mrs. Murphy, Wcllinj. ton Place, Wellington street. ANTED, a good Second-hand Light Spring Cart.— Apply by letter to E.C.S., this office. WANTED, a General Servant, must be a good Cook and Laundress. Refe rences required.—Mrs I. Alexander, Eden Crescent. , ■ ANTED, Apprentices and Im provers for the Dressmaking.—Miss S2, Victoria-street. ANTED, a Boy who understands Horses and Gardcning.-Geo. Kitchen, Lome-street. WANTED, a strong Lad.—C. Strceter, Pork Butcher, Newton. WANTED, a respectable, middle-aged woman as General Servant.—Apply, between the hours of 10 and 12, to Mrs. Water house, Barnes' cottages, Newton. ANTED, a General Farm Servant; must be single.—Apply J. Hargreaves, at Mrs. Steele's, Parnell. Al^TE_>, a good General Servant; good wages to one who can wash and iron well.—Apply Mrs. Samuel Brown, Grafton Road, two doors above Bowling Green. ANTED, for the country, a good General Servant.—R. Stevenson, New ton Road. XNTED, a good General Servant ; must understand Cooking, and be clean and honest.—Mrs Wynyard, Grafton Road. ANTED, [Female Hotel Cook (Tau ranga), wages 305.: middle-aged Work ins Housekeeper; Farm Couples, £70 a-year; Barmaids, and 12 Female Servants.—Hanna ford's Registry, Queen-street. ANTED, three smart Boys as appren tices to the Bootmakkig.—Apply at once to J. W. Leahy, Qucen-sttcet, Onehunga. ANTED, a smart Boy. —Apply to H. Smith, Poulterer, Kyber Pas 3 Road. ANTED, a respectable young Girl to assist in house work.—Mrs. Hazard, 167, Pneen-strect. ANTED, a r_ood Coat Hand, £3 per week (permanont).—G. Bryett, Tailor, Shortland. _ WANTED, a Boy to assist in the store Apply to Grant Se Morton. Queen-street WANTED, by a married couple, with no children,' two (2) Booms, unfurnished, within five (5) minutes walk of the Supreme Court.-Apply by letter, _ U.K. A.," Star office. WANTED, for the Waikato, a first class Milliner and Dressmaker.—Apply to Shera Bros. TXTANTED, Machinists, Improvers, and ▼ T Needle Hands.—C. Be L'eau's, Shirt Manufactory, corner of Albeit and Durham street^ X\T ANTED, a strong Boy to drive an V T Engine : constant employment.—Apply at once to Thos. Thwaites, Sawmill, Breakwater Road.. W~ ANTED, for Coromandel, a First class Dressmaker and Milliner.—Apply at once at Mrs. Holioway's, Liverpool-street, near Karangahape Road, Auckland. WANTED, a Book-keeper for a Pro vincial Town; one accustomed to the Stationery or Newspaper business. Salary, £150 per annum. Permanent situation to a qualified person.—Applr by letter, with copy of testi monials, to " Stationer," care of Evening Star Office. "TITANTED, two good Bench Hands; Vt also one good Machinist.—Blue Boot, Queen-street. . Tji^ANTED, a few good Stone Cutters.— V V Graving Dock. GOVERNESS.- Wanted a Young Lady to assist in a School, also a Pupil Teacher. Address " K.A.," Post-office, North Shore. ANTED, a competent Miller, for a modern two-pair mill in the province of Auckland. Mill is airy, and works v.ith little dust. A Married Man preferred. Four roomed Cottage, with ground for garden. Living cheap ; desirabl. climate.*— Address A.8., care of National Bank, Auckland. ANTED, a General Servant; refer ences required.—Apply before noon to Mrs H. K. Williams, Mount Eden Road. ANTED KNOWN, A. Mallinson, Hairdresser, late of Wellesley-street, has commenced business nearly opposite Quick s Livery Stables, Victoria-street. Prices as usual. Hair Cutting, 6d; Shaving only, 3d; Shaving and Hair Dressing, 6d. WANTED, 30 able-bodied Ditchers.— Apply to Maclean & Co., Fir Court, Cambridge.. '. WANTED to Purchase, for cash, a First-class Merchant's Safe.—Apply by letter, stating where to be seen and price, ad dressed " S»fc." Star Office. . W~ ANTED TO PURCHASE, Volun teer Land Scrip.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. WANTED, Benchmen. —Aberdeen Boot Factory. WT ANTED to Sell (cheap), 40 dozen V V Josephine Gloves, size 6, 6J, 6_, 65, 2s 6d per pair; also a lot of Light Fancy Coloured Josephine Kid Gloves, 74. 7*. 7|. 2s6d.perpair; 1001bs. of Knitting Cotton, Is lOd per lb.; 1000 Jards Wincey, 6d, worth 9:1; 1000 yards Flax Shirting, heavy, at lO.d per yard worth Is 6d a large lot of Fancy Ribbons, wide widths, Gd per yard worth Is; a lot of Hats Flowers, Feathers. &c. &c. also sold cheap.-Wm. Eyre, Enneskillen House. Victoria-street. W~A N T E D KNOW N. TO TRADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMIfiGEN, Auckland " Office, 165, Queen-street opposite Savings Bank. Private Entrance down right-of Way. \%T C DENNES' Reduced Price List: yY . Dolly Varden, £315s Genuine Home Shuttle, £4 Princess of Wales, £-1 Is Singer's Family, from £515s Singer's Hand, with cover, £5 Singer's Needles, per doz., Is 6d and _s. Weekly Payments taken. Liberal discoimtto the trade.-.. RE AT DEPOT, Queen-street. WANTED, an active Boy about 14. — George Gledhill, Ginger Beer Manu factory, Wellesley-street West. . ANTED, a person to assist in needle work.—For address apply this office.



WANTED, an active Youth to carry out Me-I.—Apply at once G. Hulnie. WANTED, a good Gardener; must be sober.-Apply to Steven Rout, Angle sea-street, Ponsonby. . WANTED, by Turubull, Smith, and 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. \XTANTED KNOWN, thatD. GOLDIE V V is nrepared 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, Sec, Sec, at the lowest market price, at his xaras, Custom-house-street. ._ WANTED, Purchasers tor all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, Mould ings, Joiner's Work, &c, at Prices to meet the limes.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited), G. HoLi/BHir, Manager. _____ TTSTXNTED, the Public to know that I V ¥ have on Sale (cheap) what they want, viz.:—Ladies' or Girls' small-sized Felt Hats, 2s 6d, worth 5s each; Black Ostrich Feathers, fad each ; Coloured, Is; Wings, 6d each; Winceys. 6d per yard ; Black Straw Hats, Is each; Berlin Woolß, in shaded and plain colours; Fingering Wool, soft and beautiful; Ladies' Lnderclothes 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, &c, &c, &c. Also, at ridiculously low prices—Si'k Boot Laces, 3d per dozen ; Rack Combs, 3d each ; Good Purses, Id, 3_d, Id. 6d, and Is each; Black Earrings, 2d per pair; Neckties, 6d each; Bows, 6d; White Handkerchiefs, id; Best Scents, 6dper bottle: Best Brown Cotton Sock 3in Auckland for 6d per pair (woven tops). The Handsomest and Cheapest Lot of Children's Dress Jackets, &c., in town; Jackets, from Is 6d each ; Fine White Socks, 3d per pair. Other goods to numerous to mention.-J. Green, three doors from Albert street. N.B.—No one can sell Cheaper, except large direct importers, and then only in large quantities.—J.G. .— VKTATERPROOF Jackets from 2s 3d •\v each; Ladies' Collars and Cuffs, from 6d the set; Splendid Winceys, 9d per yard; Superior Toweling, lOd per yard; Mens Shirts in (.reat variety ; Girls' Straw Hats, Is. Ladies will find themselves well suited with the prices. &c, at R. French's Cheap Drapery Establish ment, Hobson-street. WHEN you get married, choose the daughter of a careful woman—one who is likolv to make two pounds v o as far as another would four; in short, try to get the daughter of any of my customers. Get one who prefers to buy my Wonderful 2s Tea instead of paying 3s elsewhere. I hear that some of the Grocers say I have ruined the legitimate tea trade ; if so, I do not see that I nm to blame. Have a wife who buys Page's Celebrated Plum Jam for 8d the 11!.. tin ; or Handsome Tracing Braid at Is 6d the half-gross; or Berlin Wool (beautiful colours) at 5d a dozen; or Fingering Wool at Id the hank and 3s Gd the lb.; Hair Pins (all sizes), 2d the 2 07.. packet; Looking Glasses, Id; Men s Courier Bags (with key), 2s 6d ; Boys' Handsome Satchels, Is; Military Braid (different widths), lOd a dozen yards ; Ladies' Alma Boot Baces, 3d a dozen; Hooks and Eyes, Id a gross;_Lmbrel las, 2s each ; Velvet, Is to 3s 6d the piece Of 18 yards; Towels, Id and 6d; Handsome Market ing Kits, Is; Fancy Baskets, 9d; Good Elastic. 1 yards a penny; Splendid Hair Brushes, Is Gd each ; one Electro Magnetic Battery, in good order, only 30s ; Anchovey Paste, Is pots fpi 6d ; Pickles (Gerkins), 6d a bottle; Wave Braid, 3da dozen ; Holioway's Pills and Ointment, Is 3d; Painkiller, Is 2d; Stay Busks, 3d a pair; Writ ing Desks, 7s and 9s; Steel Pens, 3d tho paper; Towels, Id; what will the Drapers do when my Gum Tickets, at Is a thousand, are all gone? over 50 gross more of Clark's Glazed Cotton, black and white, different numbers, Gd a dozen; Tape, 12 yards in a piece, and Gd the doz. pieces; Packing or Sail Needles, 2d a dozen: Babies Wool Hoods, Is; another lot of Men's Braces at Gd; aristocratic ditto, Is ; Ladies' Night Dresses, •is ; my 5s Gd ditto are so beautifully worked that it would astonish tbe single men ; Handsome useful Shoe Brushes, 3 for 2s Gd ; Shirt Buttons, Id and 3d a gross; 4d Tape Measures for Id.; another lot of those largo-bottles of lovely Lavender Water at 9d ; Spirit of Love, and other Scent, id; Rimmel's small ditto, 54; largo handsome lot of Looking Glasses that hang up, stand up, and lay down, from Id to 13 3d. I have bought above 50 dozen more Crinolines, 10 doz. more Hair Pads, and above GO dozen more Dress Improvers. I intend to sell the Hair Pads at 2d ; the Lovely Crinolines at Is 6d; and the Dress Improvers at 6d, which are so beautiful that one of my boys wanted to know if the ladies wore them outside their dress. Ladies, when you wish to do any of your friends a good turn, and don't happen to have any money to do it with, tell them tho astonishing prices of my goods, as advertised in this and my two last advertise ments, and you may thereby put lots of money in their pockets without taking any out of your own ; by-and-bye, when you have dealt with me a few year., and saved thereby-say £500, you will be able to be more liberal. It is truly astonishing what some people can save through buying of me. Don't forget my Girls Jackets at 2s Gd; nor my Ladies' ditto at 3*3 Gd. Always keep my advertisement by you to refer to, as 1 have lots of goods left last week. &c. Splendid Green Tea, 3s ; Empty Cases, 2d, 3d, id, and 6d ; Casks, Is. —W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. ■VTORMAN BY HOUSE, jj{ CORNER OF HOBSON & WELLESLEY-STREETS. The above House having been entirely reno vated and refitted with every convenience, is now open for the reception of Gentlemen Boarders or Married Couples. Terms accord ing to requirements. N.R-An excellent Bath^rooni.^ Xjl X TT ELENA FROM OAMARU. Just Arrived, and For Sale by The Sunsetsiber : /*_-_/-_ BAGS OATS H>\/_' 100 bags Fowl Wheat 5 tons Oatmeal 15 tons Meek's Flour, sack 3 100 s. 50 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 aud Cheese. L. W. EATON. ftiAto £1000 LENT, on Building Society aC.JL.vF principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, V ul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. P —RIVATE BOARD and RESIDENCE. —Victoria House, Grey-street. Excellent accommodation for a few respectable Boarders. Terms. £1 per week. Visitors to Auckland meet with every attention. . IO" R. W A R B R I C X IVJL LICENSED INTERPRETER, Native Lands Agent, Tauranga. ED QUEEN GOLD MINING COM PANY (REGISTERED.) Shareholders are reminded that Applications for Shares in tho New Company must be lodged with the Secretary on or before the 3rd May neXt ' H. N. GARLAND, Manager. 20th April, 1878. ALBURNIA GOLD MINING COM PANY (REGISTERED). The Share Register will be CLOSED from noon on Friday, the 3rd proximo, until noon on Friday, the 7th proximo, when a DIVIDEND of Two Shillings and Sixpence per Share will be payable at the Company's Office, Auckland. H. N. GARLAND, Manager. Auckland, 29th April, 1878. Vases i y-ASES! yASES We are shewing upward? ot Onk Hus._ei: Different Pattern s of the most Beautifui ORNAMKNTA VASES, in Crysta , Alabast r and Bohemian Glass, ever offered for sale it Auckland. extremely moaerate. Ar early inspection vited. & CQOKE> Furniture anu Carpet Warehouse 67, Queen-street. Shirts the easiest thing to detect AT PRESENT IS THE BEAUTY OF ! CARGO & McKAIG'S • Cambric and Flax Shirt;



lyiee.mgs. : 7\RPHAN HOME, PARNELL. • The Annual Meeting of Siibscribo"<? and Friends will be held, at the J__st-U._.on, on I MOND AY next, the 29th instant, at 7 p.m. The Right Rev. the Bishop of Auckland will T_r3S_.C_6 i Musical Selections. Distribution of Prizes ,&c BLACK REEF EXTENDED CLAIM. Shareholders in the above are requested to : meet, at the office of the undersigned, on MON DAY, May 6th, at half-past 3 p.m., for the pur ! pose of passing preUignary r°^ERSON, Sec. pro. tern. 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland, 27th April, 1878. mRADESMEN'S ATHLETIC CLUB. A Meeting of the above Club will be held, in ■ the Charlemont Hotel, on TUESDAY, the 30th instant, at 8 p.m. sharp. Persons wishing to compete in the forthcoming Sports may do so by joining the Club on the above date. -,+ -*- ROBERT E. ELLIS Sec. pro. tern. , ;O___NTloN.— NO. 3. COMF-VNY, J\. AUCKLAND RIFLE VOLUNTEERS, I Instruction in Rifle Musketry THURSDAY ! next, in Drill-shed, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Members of other corps are invited to be present. ' No uniform or arms. _ __. By order. J. C. SOALL, Sergt., Instructor in Musketry, Tenders- rpENDERS for Shingling the Roof of fi_ the Police Station, Parnelh will be received till 12 o'clock on Tuesday next. Particulars at E. anilH, Isaacs. c TVTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, t Patea-Manawatu Railway. Waitotara Contract (Formation and Permanent Way). [p 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 tne tion. the Minister for Public I WorKs, Wellington, and marked outside "Ten der for Waitotara Contract." Plans and speci- _ fications may be seen at the Public Works j i Offices, Auckland, New Plymouth, Wanganui, r Foxton, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, j and Wellington; and at the Chief Surveyors t Office at Nelson, and the Railway Managers - Office, Napier. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if pre- c sented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the -( same date, provided that written tenders in I 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 markedl by a banker as good for c twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the t Receiver-General's Deposit Account only, and t not to bearer or order. The lowest or any ten- - der will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JQHN c .. iRRUTHERS> Engineer-in-Chief. . N.B.—Plans for this Contract can be- pur- _ chased at the above offices. c _- — 1 f c BPublic Works Office, i -*-—- Auckland, 21th April, 1878. c "YVRITTEN TENDERS will be received < V V will be received at this office until noon \ of WEDNESDAY, Bth May, 1878, for Convey- " ance of Sawn Puriri Timber in Flitches—viz.: To Christchurch. one hundred thousand square feet; to Dunedin, one hundred thousand square feet; and to Invercargill, fifty thousand square feet, more or less. ______ «, ' Full particulars can be obtained at this office. ~ The lowest or any tender not necessarilly accepted. JAMES STEWART, 'J District Engineer. , ERECTION OF TWO COTTAGES , AT WESTERN SPRINGS. \ Town Clerk's Office, April 24,1876. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, Ist May, for works as above, in terms of specifications, plans, and . conditions at the office of the City Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept _ any tender. Tenders to be endorsed "Tenders c for Cottages.' r pHnjJpS| Town clerk , ' piTY LEVELS, j 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 1 Howe-streets. ] FRANKLYN ROAD. < HOBSON-STREET NORTH, between Vie- - toria and Wyndham-streets. J WYN D HAM-STREET, 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. Allobiections must be in writing, addressed to the Council, and sent to them' not less than ten days before the day appointed to hear objections. pa _ pHILLIps Town clerk , . "V^OOL, TALLOW, AND PRODUCE Parties hitherto efFecting INSURANCE in England can make ARRANGEMENTS on equal terms to cover interest at any ot this Company's offices in New Zea'and— While in Shed or Factories, by rail, dray, lighter, or other conveyance, ana snip, till delivered in London. From ports in New Zealand to London direct, or transhipping at ports here or in Aus tralia. From stations or factories, to terminate at Dunedin or coastal port, if need be. Claims payable in London. NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY. VTOTICB TO CREDITORS. IN the matter of GEORGE THORNE, iunior, late of Auckland, trading as John Roberton and Company," a bankrupt, and in the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, ISO 7. aud the several statutes amendments thereof. Xotioe is hereby given that a Final Dividend will be declared in the Estate of the above named Bankrupt, by the Trustee of the said Estate, on the fifteenth day of May next. The Creditors of the said Bankrupt, who have not already proved their debts, are required to do so and to send particulars of their -hums, to tne undersigned, Solicitor for the said trustee, on or before the fourteenth day of May next or in * default thereof the Trustee of the.said Estate will proceed to distribute the remaining assets in the said Estate amongst the parties entitled thereto having regard to the claims only of which he has then notice. , And notice is also given that the Bills and Securities (if any) exhibited at the time of proof of debt by creditors who have already proved, must be produced to the Trustees' said Solicitor before the Dividend can be paid. . Dated the twenty-sixth day of April, in the year of our Lord oue thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight. MACKECHNIH , ( Solicitor for tho Trustee of the Estate of the said George Thorne. junior, a Bankrupt. 3C, Shortland-street. Auckland. L.7fc__t~_~g~F-^ j_i±B ( fiT- J g i i 1 Q U PIANOFORTES & HARMONIUMS, from £S upwards, on terms to suit pur chasers. N.B.—Some splendid Debate's Pianos, also Bord's, at greatly Reduced Prices. WEBB'S MUSIC SALOON, We _lesley-si reet. OST."ou SaturdayT"in Queen-street, a Sable Boa. The finder will be rewarded by bringing it to __ B. Shald'-ra and Co. A- UCKLAND FEMALE LUN ATIC ASYLUM. An Entertainment will be given by P. Doran and Company, at the Old Hospital, off Grafton Road, on FRIDAY EVEN IN G, 3rd May. Per formance to commence at 8 p.m. The proceeds to go towards augmenting the funds now being raised to Purchase a Piano for the use of the inmates of the above Institution. A Brass Band will be in attendance. Admission, 2s 6d. ' Tickets to be had at Hughes, Chemist; Haz irtl, Gunsmith; Upton & Co.. Qu-en-street.; Ham.oy, Wynyard Arms Hotel; Sawkins, Grationlioau; a I Byrne, Kvber Robertson Bros., Syinonds " r street; and at the Institution.



IU JJOO. TO LET, the Lyceum Hall, in Hobson street, -0 feet long by 25 feet wide, suitable . for amusements, or a carpenter's shop, rent low also, a three-roomed Cottage in Hobson-street. —M. Foley, Grocer. TO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite Vulcan Lane.—Apply Manager Bank of New South Wales. OLET, ao-roomedHonse, with garden, well, and tank, in Anglesea-street; apply next door, or to R. D. Giles, City Market. I^ORTH SHORE.—ToLet,~MrYeoman's _Li Residence, Mount Victoria; one of the most convenient dwellings in the district. — Apply to O. Mays, North Shore, or R. H. Yeoman, Albert-street. TO BE LET, for grazing purposes, by by the week or month, the Paddack attached to tho Naval Depot, North Shore Auckland. For particulars apply to Mr Merrick in charge of Naval Depot, THOMAS TOWNSEND, Captain. H.M.S. Nympho, 29th April, 1878. A FLAX-MILL TO LET, or wanted a Man to work it.—Apply to S.Thomson, Flax-mill, Pokeuo Station. rjT.O LET, a comfortable six-roomed Cot _l_ tage, with every convenience, in Mount itreet.—Applyo^njthe^preniises.^^ O LET,~Shop iv Queen-street; first class position. £2 12s 6d per week ; 3 years Lease.—B. Tanner, High-street and \ulcan Lane. _________-—_—————-— ——— For Sale. FJT o R S A L X TE NGAE FARM, ROTORUA. UNEXPIRED TERM of LEASE, consisting if 318 acres, lease having 27 years to run. _>lag liflcent Orchard, good Land; about 20 acres Imbered. Dwelling and Outhouses ; Grass Patt loeks; water frontage. __ t3__ Only Property in Lake District with . rown Title. APPlyt° C.J.HUTCHINSON, + No. 7, Queeu-street. Z?OS PEK ACRE.—First-class Laud 3^/WtL? at Mount Eden for sale, on very sasy terms. Fine view. Good water. —C. Villiamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. IRST-CLASS Bread Cart For Sale.— A. Mackie, Royal Standard Carriage ractory, Durham-street. Pft/»A —HOUSE of 7 rooms, wash-house, M>^\f\f. scullery, baker's oven, verandah lack and front, good well, &c, all in thorough epair, 25 minutes from Post-office.—S. Vaile, louse and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next 0 the Post-office. OKA CASH, Balance by Weekly 3&'-_P ™ f Payments.—A new 6-roomed Villa, vith freehold allotment, on the Ponsonby Road. Price, £360.- S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, ■Shortland-street. L'FJKrt —VILLA RESIDENCE at Parnell *u_Hf. containing 9 rooms aud kitchen, itted with every convenience, and all in good )rder, 2-stall stable, coach-house, conservatory owl-house, Sec, with freehold allotment con aining 1 acre, closely fenced and planted.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shortand-street. -&?6>|~fc A CASH, balance at 5% for six _w .r_. \j \y or ten years.—lmproved Farm )f about 75 acres of erood soil, all fenced and in .rass, well-finished House of ti rooms, three-stall stable, coach-house, cowshed, stock-yard, &c, 2 miles south Of Auckland. Price, £1000.—S Taile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. OKKA -SUBURBAN~VTLLA Residenct •3_>_. _J> V 7. of 6 rooms, with out-buildings, ah n thorough repair, with 5 freehold allotments iontaining about 3 acres, facing the sea, and lommanding a splendid view. Terms to suit luyers.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Jhortland-street. IN THE ESTATE OF MESSRS. LEWIS BROS. FOR SALE—Those central, commodious, and yell-known Premises, Queen-street, hitherto lsed as a Warehouse by Messrs. Lewis Bros. Also, _heir Bonded Stores, Albert-street. For particulars, apply to the Trustees, or to Vlr. W. Aitken. Shortland-street. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. 3ugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and mder cultivation, with Cottaee, &c, thereon. For further particulars, apply to JOHN BUCHANAN. Shortland-street'; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE Se SON,' Fort-street. FOR SALE, a Pony Phfeton and Har ness. complete.—Apply Box No. 71, Post iffice. FOR SALE, cheap, owner leaving the colony, those two pretty and well-known Bouses, with splendid view, 1 and 2 Pompalier itreet, Ponsonby, opposite Mr. Qnick's ; one of 'our and one of six rooms, with oven, water laid m, and sink inside; every convenience, nice garden, and in thorough repair.—Apply on the .remises to T. Port, Plumber. P~~ HCENIX GOLDMINING COMPANY LIMITED. Notice is hereby given that a Call (Itb) of Six pence per Share, has this day been made by the Directors upon the Capital of the Company, jayable to the Secretary, at the Office of the Dompany, Shortland-street, next Post-office, Auckland, on or before MONDAY, loth day of May, 1878. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary.!*! Auckland, 26th April, 1878. jj_Z_ Coals i (Joals . i Coals •i s NOW LANDING, EX GARMOUTH, A CARGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE HOUSEHOLD COAL. Apply to ANDERSON & CO., CO-IMERCE-STREET. NEWCASTLE /^.OAL. The Barque STAG is now discharging a CARGO OF BEST NEWCASTLE COAL, Which may be had either delivered or at Ship's Side. W. & G. WINSTONP. j^ITY EAST SCHOOL JUioTKICT. The School hitherto conducted by Mr. J. Martin, at the Choral Hall, Symonds-street, will be OPENED as a FREE PUBLIC SCHOOL, under the Education Act, on and after WED NESDAY next, Ist May. Parents will please send or bring their Child ren between 9 and 10 a.m. on that day. J. HEBBERT BURNS, Chairman of School Committee. STRAYED into my paddock, about nine weeks ago, 2 Steers. If not claimed within 11 days from this date, will be sold to pay ex penses.—A. S. Thompson, Waipuna, Panmure. OUND, in Bauk of New Zealand, a small Pocket Book.—Owner please apply this office. -| /\S. REWARD.—Lost, a Purse JL \ " near the Post-office, containing £112s 6d in money and documents.—Apply at .this office. j- °^TZZ G* T* EXCELSIOR LODGE. FRANKLYN ROAD. A Grand Complimentary Soiree will he given in the above Lodge on THURSDAY, 2nd May, to tho "Brethren of H.M.s. Nyniphe and Sapphire. Music Singing, Recitations, &c. Tickets, for Soiree only. Is.; including Tea and Refresh ments, Is. 6d., to be obtained from Members of the Lodge, and from this Office. T.a on the table at ..30 p.m. . AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). The price ofi Coke is now 20s per on, a th Works, for Cash; or, if so agreed, Monthly Accounts at 255, with 5s per ton discount. - Cartage, within reasonable distances, at 2s 6a per ton. , , A ton of Coke is equal to 60 bushel.. or about double the hulk of Coal. j TO-MORROW. • TO CARPENTERS & CONTRACTORS. THE Sub;cabers', will sell on Custom House-street Wharf, To-morroWi at 12 o'clock, opposite McKenzine and Ross, The Balance of Mr Taylor's Timber Scant ling and Junk; also a small house. GEORGE SIBBIN, 1 Auctioneer. .'_d__S_fflP