figure, from the hips downward, is caused by what a fine writer in a late millinery and diygoods advertisement called a " perfect revolution in the style of ladies' under clothing." Which revolution, being inter preted, means that the multitudinous un mentionable garments which used in days of yore to make up that portion of a -woman's dress which is not displayed out side for a rude masculine public to gaze at are by the present devotees of fashion entirely discarded, and that underneath a lady's dress nowadays is hardly anything to be found save a tight-fitting suit of brown, composed of soft and yielding leather in the winter, and of Heaven knows what in the summer. Only by wearing this perfectly revolutionary style can the closely clinging fit of the skirts so dear to the fair sex of to-day be produced. To return to the dinner guests upon the staircase. The lady on the arm of the first gentleman of the procession Avas gliding down in all her glory, her train trailing after her several yards along the stairs when suddenly the gentleman next behind her, in the dreadfully clumsy manner of his misguided sex, trod upon her dress. Can you not fancy the look with which, across her shoulder, she withered that unhappy wretch ? Horror ! There was, all in the space of a second, a dreadful crack, a fearful Bound of rending, and the entire skirt, in the sight of all the company behind its wearer and of all the flunkies in the hall below, fell to her feet. Shall I pursue the awful story, or will .you fancy for yourself the picture ? The elabo rately arranged hair, the white neck ringed round with glittering jewellry, the fashion ably trimmed dress body, and' then—no, really, it is quite too awful. Let us stop ; let us drop the subject; let us discuss the ■weather, Doctor Cummings' last brimstone prophecy, Spurgeon's latest discourse on everlasting woe, or some other highly proper and moral matter for conversation ; for if you are not by this time covered with blushes, I most decidedly am.

Famine in China.-Shocking Scene.

At the meeting convened by the Arch bishop of Canterbury to aid the sufferers of the famine in China, Sir Thomas Wade, who was called upon by his Grace, said : " This'famine, which is perhaps the widest spread and most fearful scourge that has befallen humanity for the last 200 years, began first in the autumn of 1575. Its immediate cause was the long absence of the rain, but the phenomenon to which it ■was and still is primarily due is the gradual desication of the vast plains of Chihli and Shantung; a process which, commencing in the table-lands of Central Asia, h^s now reached the densely-populated northern provinces of China. .. . Fancy a tract of country larger than 13 Switzerlands a prey to want that is well-nigh impossible to re lieve. The people's faces are black with hunger; they are dying by thou sands upon thousands. Women and girls and boys are openly ottered for sale to any chance wayfarer. When I left the country a respectable married woman could be easily bought for 6 dollars, and a little girl for two. In cases, however, where it was found im possible to dispose of their children, parents nave been known to kill them sooner than witness their prolonged sufferings, in many instances throwing themselvs afterwards down wells, or committing suicide by arsenic. Corpses lay rotting by the high way, and there was none to bury them. As for food, the population subsisted for a long time on roots and grass ; then they found some nourishment in willow-buds, and finally ate the thatches of their cottages. The bark of trees served them for several months, and last July I received specimens of the stuff the unhappy creatures had by that time been reduced to. The most harmless kind was potato-stalks, tough, stringy fibres, which only the strongest teeth could reduce to pulp, and which entirely defied all attempts at deglutition. The other description of " food"—I hardly expect credence, but I have seen it myself —was red slatestone. It appears that this substance when rolled about in the mouth and chewed will eventually split into small splinters, which can be swallowed after practice. To sxich frightful extremities have the famine-stricken people in China been put. .... The chief, indeed I may say the only, assistance which, has hitherto been proffered has come from foreigners in the open ports, the missionaries, both Protestant and Catholic, acting as their almoners. Many wealthy Chinese have, also given liberally, but the misery increases and more help is urgently required. Surely the recital of so appalling a calamity will be sufficient to enlist sympathy for the suffer ing Chinese. If not, let me urge their claim upon political grounds. There is no doubt that the present distress and the noble generosity of foreigners in the East have combined to produce a very wafm and grateful feeling towards us on the part of all the natives. The sight of so much self-sacrificing labour and Christian-like eelf-forgetfulness as have been displayed by the missionaries throughout these troubles has filled the Chinamen with astonishment. It has opened their eyes entirely. 'What,' they are reported to have said on one occasion, when thousands of them came flocking round the mission aries who had brought them timely succour, ' are these the foreigners we have heard so much about, —the malignant, unscrupulous, deceitful foreigners'? Well, we will never speak ill of them again, nor believe what the Mandarins tell us of them. The Mandarins leave us to die of starvation, while the foreigners they have taught us to hato are spending their very lives in saving ours.' This is but a faint repre sentation of the new-born goodwill of the Chinese people to us, and it is well that their friendship and gratitude should be cemented by further deeds of mercy."

THE TELEPHONE.

Doubtless you have already heard of the inter view which Professor Bell had with the Queen, Princess Beatrice and the rest, and the interest ing telephonic experiments he conducted for the amusement and instruction of the royal party, between Osborne House and Osborne Cottage, on the Isle of Wight, and afterwards between the former residence and Southampton, and even distant London; and also that Miss Kate Field sang several Bongs and delivered a recitation at the Cottage, the Queen and Princess sending their applause by telephone from the House, and a great deal more about it. And now the "Daily News," one of our most enter prising journals, has established telephonic communication between its office in Bowerie fltreet, Strand, and the Houses of "Parliament at Westminster, so that at the former place the debates going on at St. Stephen's are plainly audible, and are received and turned into print in this novel manner. Which fact naturally suggests the question; Will the reporters' occu pation be some day aa completely gone as is Othello's? And will the long-established re porters' gallery at the two Houses of Parliament, and at similar places, become in time architec tural adornments as obsolete as the powdering closets in fashionable bouses of last century have come to be in fashionable houses of this ? IN THE CITY OF LONDON Ato to be seen exhibited two early autographs of our present Premier, Lord Beaconsfleld. A firm of solicitors, near Bedford Row, possess and are proud of a deed, oa which, as a witness ing signatory, appears the name of " Benjamin D'lsraeli, Clerk to Messra Maples & Co., Solici tors, Old Jewry." The other autograph is to be found in the title-deeds of a house in Barge Yard, which, so far back as 1824, was sold by ■order of the Court of Chancery and knocked down to '•Beniamin D'lsraeli,, Agent for Isaac D'lsraeli, of Bloomsbury Square." Perhaps the modest signatures of the then little-known young clerk may som« day be bought by admiring autograph collectors for many pounds.

Fall from Mangere Bridge.—An Exciting Episode.

Great excitement waß caused at Onehunga last evening by a report which quickly spread, that a man arrived by train from Auckland had attempted to commit suicide by jumping into the tide from Mangere Bridge, and that he had left his hat on the bridge, containing letters and photographs. On making inquiries, I found there was some foundation for the statement. At about six o'clock p.m. some of the crew of the Government s.s. Hinemoa heard loud criea, "which they found proceeded from a man who was being rapidly carried down by the tide, which was running out " about half tide," and bore him past the steamer.

They immediately manned a boat, and succeeded in rescuing him. He was much exhausted, and could not have kept afloat much longer, although able to swim apparently well. His hat was found on the flooring of the bridge. It contained a letter from a friend in England, two or three other papers, and four photographs. He states that he was sitting on the top of the bridge and fell off. He is a young man about 18 years of age, son of Mr Jenkins, proprietor of the Junction Hotel. He was provided with dry clothes, and conducted to his home by our trustworthy guardian of the peace, Sergeant Green. — [Correspondent.] Another correspondent writes : The splash made by young Jenkins' fall, a distance of thirty feet, was heard a long ■way off, the night being calm and the water smooth. "A gallant swim for dear life was made for the wharf from the bridge with the current of the strong ebb tide. The boat which had put off from the Hinemoa, with four hands on board by the chief officers orders, just reached Jenkins in time to save his life, as he was sinking when rescued. Mr Harrington (the chief officer of the Hinemoa). and the seamen in the boat., deserve every phrase tor their promptitude in rescuing the man from his perilous position. After being got on board it was found that he had suffered no interaal injury from the[ducking ; and with a change of clothing, the police _ seeing after Mr Jenkins, he was sent to his home for proper care during the remainder of the nigLt. It may be added for general infor mation that a large quantity of salt water Bwallowed up out of the sea is a very good antidote for an over-dose of brandy.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) gJUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFES. Robert Giles v. John Levy, claim £5 Is lOd, meat supplied, costs £1 19s (Mr George for plaintiff); John Maxwell v. W. C. Campbell, claim £15 4s 6d, goods, costs, £2 5s (Mr J. B. Russell for plaintiff); Maurice Foley V. Patrich Mulcahy. claim £1 5s 6d, groceries, costs 14s ; John F. Saunders v. Peter McTavish, claim £4 6s, clothing, casts, 14s. ADJOURNED. Milne and Choyce v. Wm. Nicol, claim £18 8s 6d (Mr A. Whitaker for plaintiff). DEFENDED. Charles Mack v. R. J. DeLias ; claim, £17 10s. Mr Madden for plaintiff and Mr J. B. Russell for defendant. Charles Mack, commission agent, de posed that in September, 1876, he met Mr DeLias in Queen-street, and the conversation turned upon Mr DeLias's property in Victoria - street, which defendant said he should like to to sell. He said he would do his best to sell the allotment for him on the terms mentioned. On referring to the commission, Mr DeLias said he would give 2£ per cent, commission if he (plaintiff) could get him a customer. He asked Mr DeLias to put his promise in black and white. He replied that he never did that; he must take his word. He did so, and spoko to Mr Adams, but that gentleman thought the price, £700, was too high. Mr Adams than went on a tour through Australia. On his return he again spoke to Mr Adams, who informed him that the land was sold in June, while Mr. DeLias was down South, and he had paid a deposit thereon; applied for his commission to Mr DeLias, but that gentleman refused to pay. He had fifteen years' experience as a com mission agent.—Mr. Russell argued that as the purchase was not effected through plaintiff, he was not entitled. Mr Madden, on the other hand contended, quoting "Chitty on contracts," that the person who introduces can claim his commision.— Plaintiff was closely cross-examined by Mr Russell as to dates in connection with his claim, but of which he had no clear recollec tion. --Plaintiff continued: He had done busi ness in a large way, especially in shipments and land. Mr DeLias told him if he could find a customer he was to send him to his agents—Messrs. Tonka & Carr. Still, he was led to expect his commission according to plaintiffs word. He could not give the nnmber of his office at present. He had no fixed office. —To Mr Madden : He ought to hare • introduced the purchaser to Messrs Tonks & Cavr, but he (plaintiff) being away at Mahurangi, Mr Adams introduced himself. —William Adams deposed that he saw Mr Mack about September, 1876, when he offered him the land in Victoria-street which was for sale. The price was £700. It belonged to Mr DeLias. He subsequently purchased it as a suitable site for business premises. On his return from Melbourne, he could not find Mr Mack, and was referred to Messrs Tonks & Carr; but they did not seem to know the price, but would telegraph to Mr DeLias, who replied £700, which he gave. He should not have known of the land had he not seen Mack. — To Mr. Russell : He did not think of purchasing the land until his return from Melbourne. He could not find Mack, and asked the tenant to whom he paid the rent, when he found that Mr. DeLias' agents were Messrs. Tonks and Carr.—John Stewart, agent, of many years' experience, gave evi dence as to the usual per centage on the sale of properties.—Mr Russell addressed the Court at some length, and thought it was unncecessary to call defendant. —His Worship said he shouldlike to hear defendant. —Richard James DeLias deposed that he saw Mr Mack at the time stated, when Mack asked him if he would buy a mortgage out of the hands of Mr Adams. He replied that he would rather sell than buy. Properties ill Victoria and Wellesley street were mentioned; but he did not employ him to sell, nor did he state any sum, or promise Mack any per centage for com mission. His business agents were Messrs Tonks and Carr, and he knew no one else in that respect excepting his lawyer. He did say to Mack :" If you bring me an offer I will see as to commission." —Cross-examined by Mi- Madden. He never mentioned the price of the allotment to Mr Mack. He did not think of getting more than £600; but the purchaser wanted it, and he took all he could get.—His Worship: I suppose you would have taken £750 if it had been offered.—Defendant : Of course I should. I did not want to sell at all. — Robert C. Carr, of the firm of B. Tonks and Co, deposed that the firm acted as agents to Mr. D-jLias, and the sale of the land to Mr. Adams was effected through him. The plaintiff in this case was in no way connected with the transaction. —This was the whole case, upon which Mr Russell addressed the Court for the defence and urged Jthat as Mr Mack had neither nego tiated nor completed the sale he was not entitled to commision.—His Worship said plaintiff might have claimed for services ren dered. -Mr Madden having spoken in favor of plaintiff's alleged claim, his Worship ruled that owing to the lapse of time between the first intimation and the actual sala, the plaintiff's interest in the matter had ceased.—Judgment for defendant, costs £2 17s. The other cases were settled out of Court.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close ab Under :- For Thames, thia day, at 5.30 p.m.; and

to-morrow, at 5.30 p.m. For Waiheke and Coromandei, per Argyle,

to-morrow, at 2.30 p.m. For Gisborne, per Go-ahead, this day, at

& p.m. For Taranaki and Wanganui (via Waitara), per Hauraki, this day, at 4.20 p.m. For Whitianga, Tauranga. and Opotiki, per Rowena, to-morrow, at 4 p.m. For Waiwera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga wai, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Annie Mifbank, on Saturday next, at 10 a.m. For Levuka, per Gael, on Saturday next, at

11 a.m. For Rußsell and Kawa Kawa, per Hawea, on

Monday next, at 3 p.m For Russell. Wangaroa, and Mongonui, per lona, en Monday next, at -1 p.m. For Napier and Southern Provinces, per Rotorua, on Tuesday uext, at 3p.m. For Taranaki and Southern Provinces, per Taiaroa. ©n Wednesday uext, at 5 a.m. For Australian Colonies, Wakatipu, on Satur day, 20th inst., at Ip.m. S. B. BISS, Chief Postmaster.

SIR GEORGE GREY AT TE AWAMUTU.

(From our Own Correspondent.)

TE AWAMUTU,

This day. Sir George Grey and the Hon. J. Sheehan were entertained at a banquet in the Te Awamutu Public Hall last night. Nearly all the leading settlers were present. Sir George Grey's health was received with three time 3 three, and in. responding gave a very interesting account of his various visits to the district. First, thirty years ago, Avhen there was a large native popula tion. He then introduced for the first time horses and ploughs. He noted the great progress made in cultivation, and said the Government were anxious to promote the welfare of the district, and trusted that the settlers would assist them. He had received intelligence of an encouraging character. He believed the prosperity of the^colony depended very largely upon the maintenance of good relations with the Waikato natives and the settlement of the country. The Hon. J. Sheehan in response to the toast of his health, spoke in a similar strain. He said that if peace wei-e main tained for a few years longer, the post of Native Minister would be deprived of most of its responsibility. During the evening the following toasts were given :—" The Army, Navy, and Volunteers, coupled with the name of Major Jackson," proposed by Mr Simpson and responded to b.y Major Jackson. " The Health of the Chairman (Mr E. Parsons)," proposed by Mr Giecham, and duly re sponded to. "The Health of Mr Gresham, Secretary of the Reception Committee," proposed by the Rev Mr Brady. " The Health of the Governor," which was inad vertently omitted by the Secretary, was here proposed by Major Jackson, and duly honoured. The affair altogether was a most successful one.

HAMILTON,

this day.

12.15.

Sir George Grey and the Hon. Mr Sheehan, accompanied by Hone Nahe, have arrived from Te Awamutu. All the principal chiefs of Ngati Kaukawa and Ngtihana have come to Hamilton this morning to interview the Premier and the Native Minister on the subject of the lands sold by them to Europeans, sale of which lands they are most anxious to have settled speedly, through intervention of th.s Lauds Court or other means.

HAMILTON, this day.

NATIVE MINISTER

The natives have assembled on Mr. Gwynne's croquet lawn. The Premier and Native Minister are seated on chairs in the centre. Mr. Grace informed the natives that the Premier and party were leaving at three o'clock, but would listen to what tho natives had to say. Rice, a Ngatihaua chief, said the Hon. J. Sheehan promised to meet the natives at Tamahere after the king meeting. This was a good time. Arekatera, the principal chief of the Ngatiraukawa Tribe did not agree with holding a future Native Land Court at Hamilton* Their food was above. If the Court was held at Hamilton they would have to sell land to pay for board and lodg ing. A false reason was given against holding the Court at Cambridge, because the natives got drunk. Then, he con tended, that the natives got drunk here. Hamilton lock-up is not bettor than that of Cambridge.

Other chiefs spoke—Ropata, Tukino, and Hargroaves. At the close of the discussion, Wiremu Hira rose and demanded the cart and team of bullocks seized by Mr Walker. HAMILTON BRIDGE. Sir George Grey having suggested that Mr Brough Connell should consult whether they would prefer £3,000 and build the present bridge advocated at the Narrows for traffic, or wait and have a combined railway and traffic bridge lower down the river, the Mayor and Councillors met and decided to accept the £3,000 and build a bridge at once rather than wait. The depu tation waited on tho Premier, informing him of their resolution.

■NTTTAVPa STT.T7 tVii'a A*v K3

E^hSSTBE KINGITE MEETING.

The following statement appears in to day's " Herald " :—" lam informed that a meeting of chiefs in Council was held, with Tawhiao, and it was decided on hold ing the meeting, but no chief proposed that Sir George Grey be invited, and when this known, the general body of natives dispersed. Tho Ngatimaniapptos appeared to be the||greatest obstructionists, but the reason is not defined. At all events it appears clear that the proposed meeting will not be hold." The correspondent of the " Herald" has been misled, as the state ment is absolutely untrue, notliingcould have surpassed the kindly disposition evinced by the natives. The invitation was given by them long ago, and was repeated twice on this occasion. Owing to the difficulty of obtaining sufficient food tor the gathering of .natives that will assemble to meet the Premier and Native Minister, the meeting has been pestponed until the 30th inst.

WANGANUI, this day.

LAND PURCHASE.

Mr Lowes, of Wellington, has purchased Mr Thompson's property of 1,700 acres at Nukumara, for £12 an acre.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

TAURANGA, this day

JACK TAR ON HIS TRAVELS.

Several tars and marines of the Wol verine went to the Lakes to-day. They are the first who ever went there, and being in uniform, will doubtless delight the eyes of wily savages.

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

THE AROHA DISPUTE

An old Thames miner admits writing the letter signed " You Know Who" to the Aroha natives. lie states that neither Jack Government or Jim Broomhall will have the pleasure of working their little game with the block of land without con sulting him. The Owharoa district is improving.

COROMANDEL,

this day.

Corby.—Some splendid stone was got yesterday evening, and is causing great excitement. The lode is on an average one foot wide. A lode has been cut in the lower level.

The Bright Smile crushing is shewing up well for a good xeturn. The mine is looking very well. Eureka. —Some good stone was taken out yesterday evening, and more is looked for. The Union Beach Goldmining Company have about 601bs of specimens just taken out and another parcel looked for.

[SPECIAL TO PRESS AGENCY.]

WELLINGTON,

this day.

BLENHEIM,

this day.

A sharp shock of earthquake occurred at 8.55 this morning. Direction, west to east.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

EARTHQUAKE SHOCK. A slight shock of earthquake was fel here this morning about half-past eight.

OWNERS of horses are reminded that nomin ations and acceptances for the autumn meeting must be made to the Secretary at his office, Durham-street, to-morrow at 8 p.m. Publicans and others would also do well to remember that the booths, cards, sports, &c, are to bo sold by Messrs B. Tonks and Co. to-morrow (Friday) at 12 noon, and from the nominations already made, and the number of horses afr work

every morning on the course we anticipate a very successful meeting. _ Doubtless many country friends will be in town to witness the races and attend the circus in the evening. We have noticed upon the race course doing their work the following candidates for public honors :—Queen Mab, Butcher Boy, Omega 2yrs., Magician, Whitefoot, Golden Crown, Don Juan, Yatapo, Worm, Don, Marigold, Gazelle, May Moon, Elsa, Perfume, Luna, Loafer, Tui, Pungawerewere, and Xantippe, &c. Mr Walters has Hippocampus, Isaac Walton, and Venus Transit at work. Kakapo, Mufti, and Resolution will be up by the first steamer, and several others are being trained at their oyr ners' private estab lishments.

EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 1878



A MAGNIFICENT STOCK OF NEW AUTUMN AND WINTER DKESS MATERIALS Just Opened. H. Atkins Invites attention to his Stock of New Dress Materials, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Black and Coloured Silks, Velvets, Velve teens, &c, suitable for the coining Season. Now on View. Splen did Colours in New Silk Reps, Wool Reps, Wool Poplinettos, Satin Cloths, Wool Serges.T willed Carmelites, Estamane Serges, French Merinos, Winseys, and Fancy Dress Goods. All splendid value. AH the new shades pro curable in Stock. The selection this season ia the largest and best ever shewn in the city. Good quality Black Silk at 3s lid per yard. All the new shades in Coloured Silks. Also Good Cheup Blankets. Quilts, Sheetings, Table Linen, Flannels, Calicos, and Manchester Goods. IN THE CLOTHING DEPARTMENT New Tweed Suits. Coats, Trow sers and Vests suitable for all classes. A large Stock o£ Boy's and Youth's Tweed Suits, in our own make and imported. An immense stock of New Tweeds in Bannockburn, Mosgiel, Scotch, West or England, &c. Tailors can select from the largest stock in Auckland at Wholesale Prices. Cheap Tweeds suitable for Boy's wear. Good Quality Guaranteed, and Prices Lowest in Auckland fob All Descriptions of Drapery and Clothing. tsar H. ATKINS. -e» rflO Shoemakers. —Wanted, a good general J hand; constant work and good wages.— Apply to Mr. White, Manukau Hotel. Onehunga. WANTED, an intelligent Lad as office boy.—C. Major, Wellealey-street. WANTED; a General Servant; refer ences required.—Thomas Steadman, 105 Queen-street. WANTED, a General Servant ; must be able to <lo plain oooking,—Apply Fitzroy Hotel, Wakefleld-street. WANTED, Man ani Wife (country Hotel), wages £65 per year to commence with; several excellent places open for good Female Servants (towD and country, Hotels, and private families), smart Lad for Kitchen (ciiy hotel).—Hannaford's Kegistry.Queen-Btreet. WANTED, a Barmaid for the Upstairs Bar.—Waverley Hotel, Queen-atreeet. ANTED, a Second Cook.—Governor Browne Hotel. WANTED, a Youth about 16 as an apprentice to the Painting, etc., also a good hand at once.—D. Ross, Lyceum, Hobson street. ' WANTED, a good steady Coachsmith ; highest wages; constant work.—Apply to Vinsen and Foster, Napier. WANTED, a good General Servant, who understands cooking.—Mrs Glover, Symonds-stroet. W~ aNTED, a good General Servant, V" who understands cooking. — Prince Arthur Hotel, corner of Hobson and Wellealey streeta. WANTED, a smart Kitchen Boy.— Apply Auckland Hotel. ANTED to Purchase, or Lease, with option of Purchase, a moderate-sized House, with an acre or two of land, near town. —Address F.C.S.. office of this paper. Remuora or Epsom preferred. WANTED, a smart active Errand Boy about 10 or 12 years of age.—Apply at thiß office; WANTED, a Butcher.—George Hulme. WANTED, Benchmen.—Aberdeen Boot Factory. WANTED, fsr a few weeks in the country, a good Dressmaker.—Mrs Henry Niccol, North Shore. WANTED, a Boy foi the Butchering ; one that can ride.—James W. Garrett. WANTED, a General Servant; good plain cook and laundress; references required.—Apply, before 12 o'clock, to Mrs. Saunders, St. Stephen's Road, Parnell. ANTED, Tailors (good coat hands); highest wages given.—W. Rattray, 63, Queen-street. ANTED, a strong active Boy ; one accustomed to the engineeringpreferred. J. Partington, Engineer, Wakefleld-streqt. ANTED, a sharp Youth, age about 16; preference given to one who has served in merchant and shipping agent's office. — Apply by letter, enclosing reference from last employer, Box 6, Onehunga. WANTED, a Nursemaid.—Apply to T. Hill. North Shore. WANTED, an experienced Cook and Waiter for an hotel at New Plymouth. —Apply to Mr. Cotton, at Owen & Graham's. \\T ANTED, by a young man, Bed and v V Sitting-rooms, furnished or unfurnished, with board, in a respectable family.—Apply, by letter, to G.G., Star Office. ANTED, Tenders for Papering and Painting a Four-roomed House.—Apply on or before Monday, 15th instant, toE. Burden, Tailor, Onehunga. ' WANTED TO LET, a furnished 8-roomed House and four Furnished Rooms, where there is no lodgers or children. 12s per week.- Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. WAN TED, a General Servant.-Address at 3, Insurance Buildings. WANTED,* four constant Boarders.— Apply at the Universal Boarding-House, opposite Dr. Lee's, Albert-street, WANTED Known, that J. Mumford, Bootmaker, has Removed to High street, corner of Vulcan Lane. ANTED, for the Grocery Trade, a respectable Lad.—Apply, in own hand writing, to " Grocer," Star Office. ANTED TO PURCHASE.VoIun teer Land Scrip.—Samuel Cochrane and Son. . . WANTED, a good General Servan* for a family of two; must be a good plain cook and laundress.—For address apply to."Mrs Barton Ireland, Parnell. ANTED ! WANTED !—Wanted to Sell (very cheap), 120 boxes of very fine Raisins, only 4d lb ; only 133 per box of 451bs. Be in time. Preserved Milk, 6d tin.—H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt-street. WANTED, a General Servant who can milk and wash well. Nurse kept. —Mrs Runciman, St. Mary'B Road, Ponsonby. WANTED, an active Junior Hand for th » Drapery to proceed to the Waikato. —Apply by letter to Shera Brothers, Queen street._ WANTED, two Good Carpenters to proceed to Kaw&Kawa, Bay of Islands. Apply R. Stevenson, NewtonSßoad. XV^ORKING MEN'S CLUB. Intending Members are reminded that after MONDAY, 15th April, there will be an entrance fee of Five Shillings charged, in addition to the Subscription.—For further particulars, apply at the Club Rooms, to W. LEPINE, Secretary.®; WANTED, Purchasfcift lor all descrip tions of Timber, Sashes, Doors, |Mould uga, Joiner's Work, &c., at Prices to meet the times.—Auckland Timber Company (Limited)' G. HoiiDSHiP. Manager.



WANTED, a good Coat Hand ; constant employment to a good man.—Apply J. S. Cobley, next to Buaby'a Factory, Grey-street. ANTED Known, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Maeriala, Including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kailß, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &C. XC. at the lowest inarketprice, at his Yards -us tom-houf e-street. , T\TANTED, analogical reasons for the T V use of White Targets.—Reply in the Star . WHENEVER you have that teeling come over you, "That you -wish you ■were better off" (some often have that feeling), then set to work, cut my advertisement out of the paper, and keep it by you to refer to. You may thereby save an enormous amount of money in a very short time, and it is what you save that makes you rich. Large Shammy Purses, to put the money in that you save through buying of me, 9d ; small ditto, 3d; Good Ribbon Velvet, 18 yards for Is; Piping Cord, 18 knots for 6d; Views of the Thames, 3d, or 2s a dozen; Wide Lace, Id a yard; Ladies' "Very Superior Black Cloth Jackets, 10s; Fresh Lot of Children s do., 2s 6d each; White Tape, 6d a dozen pieces—for two weeks longer; Coloured Braid, 36 yards for Is ; Large Bottles of Good Scent, 4d; an immense lot of Black Dress Buttons, 2d a dozen ; Large Shirt Buttons, 3d a gross ; Wave Braid, 12 pieces for 3d; Ladies' Superior Kid Boots, 6s 6d; Men's and Boys' Belts, 2d; Handsome ditto, 6d; Fresh Lot of La lies' Collars, 6d; Large Handsome Kits ; Lot of Ladies' Bags from Is to 4s 6d; four penny boxes of Hair Pins for 2d ; a few2o-keyed Concertinas left, 4s to 6s ; Crinoline Dress Im provers, 6d each; Handsome Lot of Ladies' Beaux (bows I mean), Is each; Fresh Lot of Large Bottles of Lavender Water, 9d; Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup, for babies and cross husbands, Is 3d a bottle; Cherry Tooth Paste, to make the teeth white, and the breath sweet, Sec, nice for those who do any kissing, 4d per bottle; Hair Pads, 2d; Hair Plaits, 9d ; Fancy Baskets, lOd to 2s; Leather Laces, Is a gross; superior ditto, 6d a dozen; Rimmel's Windsor Soap, 2d a cake, seven for Is; Glycerine ditto, the same price; Shoe Brushes, with polished backs, three for 2s 6d; Handy Shovels, 6d;. Splendid Roasted and Kaw Peanuts, 6d alb.; Holloway'a Pills," for those who eat too many Peanuts, Is 2d a box; Holloway's Ointment, la 2d ; Dr. Collis Brown's Cloridyne, Is 3d a bottle ; Western's Wizard Oil, for curing gout, rheuma tism, tooth-ache, head-ache, &c, 2s a bottle; Barry's Tricopherous, for those who don't want to have a bald head, and for beautifying the hair, Is 6d a bottle ; Cockle's Pills, Is 3d a box ; Ladies' Scarves, 4d; Boya' ditto, 9d; Men's Good Socks, 4Jd; Boys' ditto, 4Jd; Children's ditto, 3d; Puff Boxes, 9d; Magnificent ditto, Is 6d; my 2s Tea has always been splendid, it is now extra splendid; Superior Green Tea, 3s a lb.; Day and Martin's Blacking, three cakes a penny; more of the Is Spectacles; Spirit of Love Scent, 4d a bottle; Ladies' Lovely Large White Handkerchiefs, three for Is; Gent's Superior ditto, 6d; Fresh Lot of Strong Thin Wrapping Paper, 2s 6d a ream ; and another lot of Draper's Gum Tickets, Is and 2s a thousand ; a few Hair Sweeping Brooms left. Is and Is 6d; Boys' Hats, 4d each; Lot of Ladies' and Children's Boots cheap; Superior Looking Glasses, 4d and 6d; Note Paper, 2d a quire; 600 dozen Fresh Tooth and Rack Combs, a great bargain, 3d and 4d each the Rack Combs; I cannot warrant the penny Tooth Combs to catch more than the mother and father, but the 2d ones are really good ones, and capable of catching the father, mother, and the whole family. Please to cut out this advertisement, and stick it in some conspicuous place for yourself and friends to refer to.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, cor ner of Hobson-street. ANTED, everybody to keep the money in the country, and Purchase the Wangarei Kamo Coal. Try a small quantity before you get your winter supply, 'lhe best local Coal in the Province. All orders left at tho Yard, Fort Britomart, or at Mr. G.lNeal's, corner of Nelson and Wellesley-streets, will be promptly attended to.— j*.. Barr, agent. \VTENTWOKTH HOUSE, Ponsonby T T Road.—Mias Hill's pupils will commence iheir Second Quarter on Monday, April 15th. V^T ANTED KNOWN. TO TKADESMEN, MECHANICS, AND OTHERS. MONEY ADVANCED in SUMS of £2 to £50 on personal security, re-payable by weekly instalments, at L. H. NEUMKGEN, Auckland Loan Office, 165, Queen-street, opposite Savings Bank. PrivatelEntranceldown right-of way. IREWOOD.— Wanted, 300 tonsTi-trce delivered at North Shore to O. May 3. £a-j"7i to £1000 LENT, on Building Society d&llf principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vul can Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. MRS. SMALLFIELD, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, is prepared to receive Boys attending either of the Grammar Schools as Boarders. Terms moderate. ODEL TRAINING SCHOOL, Choral Hall.—School will Ke-open on WED NESDAY, 24th April. MRS. HARRISON informs her Pupils that she has REMOVED from Hobson street to the corner of Ponsonby Road and Grace-street, where she continues to conduct her Classes in Music and French. Mrs Harrison ■will open a School for Giris on the 7th of April. Instruction will include the following branches: English, Drawing, Music, and Fancy Work. Terms issued in a week. IVTEWTON GRAMMAR SCHOOL, J3I REV. PETER MASON, B.A. The Second Quarter will commence on MON DA V first, the 15th instant. Shirts. THE EASIEST THING TO DETECT AT PRESENT IS THE BEAUTY OF CARGO & McKAIG'S Cambric and Flax Shirts. p< RAND /") FF E R BY THE AMERICAN NOVELTY COMPANY. The following articles will be sent by Mail to any part of New Zealand on receipt of £1 :— 1 Brook's Glass Cutter, Tin Opener, Knife and Scissors Sharpener 4/ 1 Banaza Fruit and Vegetable, Pairing, Slicing, and Coring Knife l/o 1 Champion Nutmeg Grater. Save your fingers 1/6 1 Dish-washing and Toasting Tong .. ..2/ 1 Smoker's Pet. Meerschaum pipe eclipsed 1/ 1 Folding Lamp Shade (Patent) 1/6 1 Indelible Tablet for Marking Linen .. 2/ 1 Little Giant Tack Hammer, drives, draws, and sets l/o 1 Little Harry's Night Lamp l/o 1 Magic Cork Puller, Chimney Cleaner, &c. 1/ 1 Oriental Silver Polish. Great success .. 1/ 1 Pattern Copying and Tracing Wheel .. 1/6 1 Pearl Cement. Mends everything. Save the pieces • .. •• "/ 1 Puzzle Key Ring 1/ 1 Shine-Shine Starch Polish and Chinese Washing Blue 1/ 1 Slate Pencil Sharpener and Cleaner .. /o 1 Good Templar Pen, with J-pint of ink .. /6 Total 25/ Discount off 5/ Amount .. £1 TO THE RESIDENTS OF UPPER PARNELL, BRIGHTON, &C. MR. JOUGHIN. Grocer, next to the Union Bakery, Parnell, has been appointed AGENT for the Evening Star, in the place of Miss Ryan. r C. DENNES' Reduced Price List' . Dolly Varden, £3 15s; Wertham, £410s Genuine Home Shuttle, £4 Singer's, from £610s Princess of Wales, £4 10s Wheeler and Wilson, £510s Arm and Platform, £4 10s Fret Saws, £3 10s. MACHINE DEPOT, Queen-street. N~~~ S A L El Ex Lapwing: 40 AMERICAN STOVES & RANGES KEROSINE FAIRBANKS' UNION SCALES CHOICE ENGLISH TEA (^-chests). SAMUEL COCHRA.NE & SON. Bulbs i Bulbs \ Bulbs i JUST RECEIVED, In Splendid Condition: Hyacinths Tulips ; Crocus Snowdrops Lilies of the Valley Liliunia Gladioli, and other varieties too numerous t< mention, A;U CKLAND SEED DEPOT Opposite T. & S. Morrin's. ROBERT BREWIN.



Tenders. Colonial Architect's Offloe, Wellington, Ist April, 1878. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a Customs Office and Shed at One hunga. General conditions, specifications, and draw ings, may be seen at the office of the Colonial Architect, Wellington: and at the District Engineer's Office, Auckland. Tenders addressed to the Colonial Architect, and marked outside. "Tenders for Customs Buildings, Onehunga," will be received at the above office up to noon of MONDAY, the 15th day of April, 1878. Telegraphic tenders will be received, provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. P. F. M. BURROWS, Acting for Colonial Architect. Public Works Office (Colonial Architect's Branch). Wellington, Ist April, 1878. mENDERS are invited for Additions to JL Post and Telegraph Office, Hamilton. General conditions, specifications, and draw ings, may be seen at the offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington; the District Engineer's Office. Auckland; and the Public Works Office, Hamilton. Tenders addressed to the Colonial Architect, and marked outside " Tenders for Additions to Post and Telegraph Office, Hamilton," willb=> received at the above office up to noon of MON DAY, the 15th day of April, 1878. Telegraphic tenders will be received, provided the original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ■ P. F. M. BURROWS, Acting for Colonial Architect. DRAINAGE WORKS, HOBSON AND PITT-STREETS. Town ClerK's Office, April 6,1878. The City Council will receive Tenders until 2 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, 17th instant, for the above Work, in terms of specifications, plans, and conditions, at the office of the Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed " Tenders for Drainage Works." P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. A DDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS J\. TO VALVE HOUSE. Town 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. Town Clerk's Office, April 10,1876. mENDERS advertised for for the Exten- J_ sion of City Mains are WITHDRAWN until further notice. P. A. PHILLD7S, Town Clerk. mo BUSH CONTRACTORS. Tenders will be received at the Kopuru Saw Mill, Kaipara, or at the Company's Office-, Fort street, Auckland, up to noon on MONDAY, 15th April, 1878, for Falling and Delivery of a Large Quantity of 'limber.—For further particulars, apply to George Fraser, Agent Kopuru Saw Mill Company, Fort-street, Auckland; or, Hugh Gunn, Manager Kopuru Saw Mill, Wairoa, Kai para^ /^OUJNTY OF WAITEMA TA. TO BOATMEN~AND CARTERS. Tenders are required by noon of TUESDAY, the 16th instant, for Delivering 300 cubic yards of Scoria ABh on the Wharf, at Stokes' Point. Separate Tenders are also required for Carting and Spreading the above. Specifica tions and forms of tender at the Office, 1, Queen-street, and at the Post Office, Stokes' Point. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman. mOIUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received until noon of SA'L'URDAY, 13th instant, for the Removal, Altering, and Re-erecting Iron Store on Re claimed Land. Plans. &c, at my office, Albert-street. EDWAPD BARTLEY, Architect. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of WED- NiCfeDAY, 17th instant, for the Erection of Building at Onehunga for Mr Longley. Plans, &c, at my office, Albert-street. EDWARD BA.RTLEY, Architect. mo BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS. Tenders are invited for the Erection of a Hotel at the Wharf, Gisborne, Poverty Bay. The Building will comprise about 36 rooms. Plans and specifications can be seen at Messrs. R. Whitson and Sons Brewery. Tenders to be sent in to Messrs. Whitson s office on. or before noon of the 16th April inst. Lowest or any tender not necessarilly accepted. T^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. mENDERS will be received for Painting. JL Apply to John Menzies, Auckland Hotel.M Meetings. i^ O T 1 C E. In accordance with the Proclamation in Gazette 15, March 23rd, 1870, the ANNUAL MEETING OF JUSTICES OF THE PEACE, resident in the Auckland District, will be held, at the Police Court, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 23rd April, 1878, at 12 o'clock noon, for the purpose of choosing a Chairman of Petty Ses sions, &c., and settling a roto of attendance for the ensning year. A . K> TAYLOR> Chairman. "VTEWTON HIGHWAY DISTRICT. A Meeting of the Ratepayers in the above District will be held, at Warnock Bros. Factory. Richmond, on WEDNESDAY, 17th instant, at 3 o'clock. . _ Business: To consider the question of Form ing a Borough wittUhe adjoining D^ricts^ Chairman. T> OROUGE oe *OJNiiHUNGA. Notice is hereby given that the Borough Council of Onehunga determined, at a Special Meeting, to adopt By-law No. 5. "For tne Regulation of the Onehunga Borough Abattoirs." Such By-law to be confirmed, at a Special Meeting of Council, to be held at 7 p.m. on Town Clerk 19th March, 1878. ■OA^NK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is heteby given that the Half-Yearly General Meetinar of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, tho 25th day of April next, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors for the Half-year ending 31st inst., and for any other Business that may be brought before the meeting. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. Auckland, March 23rd, 1878. T>ANK O.F NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that a Special Genera Meeting of the Proprietors of this Bank will be held in the Banking-house, in Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 25th day of April next, imme diately after the Half-yearly General Meeting, for the purpose of confirming the Resolution proposed at the last Half-yearly General Meet ing. By order of the Board of Directors. D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager. Auckland, March 23,1878. T3ANK OF NEW ZEALAND. The Transfer Books of this Bank will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, the 12th instant, till 1 THURSDAY, the 25th idem, both days in clusive. D L MURDOCHi General Manager. Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, Bth April, 1878. YOUNG Men's Christian Association, corner of Wellesley and Alhert-utreetß.— Devotional Meeting This (Thursday) Evening, at 7.30. Young Men invited. ST. GEORGE'S BAY KUAJD, Darnell. Mr?. Clayton's Boarding and Day School.— Second Quarter begins April 24, 1878.



To Let.- TO LET, in Upper Syrnonds-street, a Gents' Residence, at present occupied by Cousins, ICsq. Possession at the end of month- Splendid, view, water, &c.—Apply oh the pre* mises. TO LET, a Dwelling-house and Shop in best part of Harneil, with large garden, good well, &c—Apply Mr, Robinson, Chemist, Parnell. MHO LET, a Four-roomed Verandah Cot- JL tage, colonial oven, well, and fruit garden. H. J. Riordan, Nelson-sirect, near Cook-street. rriO LET, Shop in Queen-street, opposite A Vulcan Lane.—Apply Manager Bank of New South Wal°s. TO LET, a comfortable 5-roomed Cottage, furnished ; most pleasant situa tion.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. * rpO LET, a Bed-room and Sitting-room j JL Fnmished, and the use of a kitchen.— Apply at Mrs Hughes' Boarding-house to Mrs Evans* "IVTOKTH SHORE.—To Let, the Hand- Jj% some Villa at Mount Victoria, now occu pied by Mr. Yeoman ; one of the most comfort able homes in the district.—Oliver Mays. OUSE TO LET, in Waterloo Quad- rant, opposite Government House, seven 1 rooms; fine view of harbour.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. OFFICES to Let Yn~Bank Buildings.— Apply National Bank of New Zealand, • Auckland. TO LET, a good 6-roomed House on the Mount Eden Road,—Apply Chas. Layer, Builder, Kyber Pass. For Sale. FOR SALE, one 7_-inch Centre Screw Cutting Lathe, 9 feet bed, change wheels, good size saddle and slide rest, overhead motion. —Apply, by letter R.K., Star Office.- FOE. SALE, a desirable Homestead with 7-roomed House ; requisite. Out buildings and 14 acres of grass Land, divided into small paddocks; within 10 miles of Auck land. Price very moderate and terms easy. COMBES & DALDY. FOR SALE, 8-roomed House, large gar den, good view, situated in Vincent-street.. H. PartingtoD. House and Land Agent, Stich bury*s Buildings. HOTEL on the Goldfields for Sale. A positive bargain.— Full particulars a Hannaf ord's Agency, Queen-street, opposite the Army and Navy Hotel. O<)/»A — HOUSB of 7 rooms, wash-house, cfe"VT>'U'. 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 £? f\ "CASH, Balance by Weekly rii&O^ f Payments.—A new 6-roomed Villa, with freehold allotment, on the Ponsonby Road. Price, £360.—5. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Sh ortlan d-stree t. OprpjA — VILLA RESIDENCE at Parnell, 3i>*J*J\J. containing- 9 rooms and kitchen, fitted with every convenience, and all in good order. 2-stall stable, coach-house, conservatory, fowl-house, &c with freehold allotment con taining 1 acre, closely fenced and planted.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. Shoriand-street. rJOKA —HOUSE of 5 good sized rooms, also 9iO« t\J, 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. £*6'fr£\f% CASH, balance at 5% for six 3e& &j^9\j or ten years.—lmproved Farm of about 75 acres of eood soil, all fenced and in grass, well-finished House of 6 rooms, three-stall stable, coach-house, cowshed, stock-yard, &c, 12 mites south of Auckland. Price, £1000.— S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street. PKKA —SUBURBAN VILLA Residence dS**J*J\y. 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 L&nd Agent, Shortland-street. IMPROVED FARM AT RAZOR BACK, FOR SALE. 155 Acres, adjoining the farms of Messrs. Hugh Mackie and Hancock, partly fenced, and ■ under cultivation, with Cottaee, &c, thereon. For further particulars, apply to JOHN BUCHANAN, Shortland-street'; Or to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Fort-street. BROWN WRAPPING PAPER for sale.—Apply at the Star Office. LIGHT Spring Cart, Horse, and Harness,. to be sold at the Haymarket on Friday next, the 12th instant. Horse staunch and good trotter; Cart ane Harness nearly new. Gazette in Bankruptcy. X N BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditora- Act. 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of John Robertson, late of Auckland, Baker. Notice is hereby given that at a General. Meeting of the Creditors of the said John, Robertson will be held at my office,. Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY,, the 17th April. 1878, at 11 o'clock a.m.. to give an. Order of Discharge to the above-named debtor. Dated this 11th day of April, 1878. THOS. MACFFARLANE, . Trustee.. T N B A N- X R U P T G V.. In the matter of the*" Debtors and Creditors- Act, 1876, and of the bankruptcy off Andrew Clark, of Auckland, Mariner,, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting, of the Creditora of the. said Andrew Clark will be held at nay office, Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 17th day of April, 1878, at 12 nocn, to give an Order of. Dis charge to the above-named debtor. Dated this 11th day of April, 1878. THOS. MACFFAKLAISTE,. Trustee*. IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF AWCK-- LAND, HOLDEN AT HAMILTON. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors- Act, 1876," and of the Bankruptcy of John Gage, a Debtor. This is to notify that John Gage, of Whata whata, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Storekeeper, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The first meeting of Creditors to be held at the Dis trict Court House, Hamilton, on Wednesday, the 17thday of April 1878. _'._,, Dated, at Hamilton, this 10th day of April, 1878 T. MONTGOMERY, Clerk of the District Court at Hamilton. X OST, the luside of a Locket, contain ing coloured photo of a deceased parent (only copy).—Finder rewarded on leaving it at the office of this paper. • J®6%£\ POUNDS REWARD. 3&&\f I will give the above reward to any person who will give me such information as will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who first rose the report that my wi c is not dead. THOMAS "WILLIAMS, Cro;s-street, Newton. April 4th, 1878. STRAYED, into my farm at East Tamaki District, a Red and White Bull; no visible brand.—lf not claimed within 14 days from date, will be sold to defray expenses.—John Wakerby. April 11th, 1878. RjIOUND, in Grey-street, on Tuesday JO evening, an Umbrella.—Owner apply at this office. ONE POUND REWARD. — Strayed, from Otahuhu, in March last, 8 Fat Ewes and 1 Lamb; tax on the head; sold by Mr. Kim ble. Wairoa.—J. Vuglar. OST, a Black and White Eox Terrier Dog.—Any person taking same to the Naval and Family Hotel will be rewarded. I WILL not be responsible for any Debts contracted in my name by my wife, Mary Fitzpatrick, from this date. MICHAEL FITZPATRICK. April 11th, 1878. Vases i teases i teases! We are shewing upwards of Onk Hundbe» 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 inspectioninvited. T. & H. COOKS, Furniture an. Carpet Warehouse, 67. Queen«_treet.