rather astonished owner, and then, with part ing compliment,, which you most likely don't understand, let you go /our way in peace —or not? I suppose it a fault on the right side, but they are a trifle too amiable sometimes. A SAHOAN PEINCESS. " At last from under the eaves of the tiring room appeared a figure of strange loveliness, which fairly took tny breath away. Shimmer ing the golden setting sunlight, like a gun-met.il (not bronze) statue, stood a live princess— the prineeas, the greatest beauty and richest match in all Samoa; a really beautiful creature in all her half-developed early girlhood. Self-pos-i sesaed gentle and modest, every movement and gesture showed the true lady. Her only dress was a most beautiful mat. Her charming head waat—ji pains me to say so—shaved, but still sojj?*' Masby no means to detract from the ge^k, effect. * * * The forehead alone t^Mf shaved, and down her pretty shoulders hung a long and ample lock of straighl brown hair. Whatever unartistie there might have been about this was relieved by a glorious wreath of intensely crimson hibicus flowers, which would have utterly 'put out' any European face, but which lighted hers up like—well, like r—ge. Round her neck she wore a double row of crimson berries as large as small walnuts, and altogether a daintier darling or a more graceful eye we have seldom seen." A MOUNTAIN SPBEE. "The orange rum drinkingis a regular and elaborate ceremony—no light casual intoxica tion. Lai'ge parties c/f men and women go up into the mountains for the sole purpose of drinking themselves drunk and enjoying the sensation. It is a weak vinegary stuff, I believe about two pailfuls or so being required to make a man jovial. They keep on brewing and drinking for a month or six weeks, till at last one gets killed, or drinks himself to death, when they return to their villages and are penitent until their digestions are restored. A good deal of intoxication, said Mr. V , arises out of connubial differences." THE PI/ATPOHM DANCE OV BABITONGA. "As the procession came on in a dense cloud, stopping short and almost marking time, we saw two men dancing and gesticu lating in the wildest manner, apparently on the very shoulders of the crowd. As the mass opened out a little we saw that they ■were on a rude platform which formed the dancing floor. The dance itself was a most weird and strange one; one of the old pagan dances, which were supposed to be extinct Borne thirty years ago. * * * * Strange, also, it was to see how rapidly the old tarantella poison spread among the people, and how the young ladies, scarting up from beneath the cooo trees, betook themselves to the dance in the most prononce fashion. In deed, there is no knowing the length to which they might have proceeded had not our venerable friend Precentor David (who bad not been a whit the better twenty minutes before) brought the broad end of his goggle eyed paddle to bear on the liveliest young lady with a force which produced a very distinct and decided 'smack!'—a smack which required such an amount of energy to be expended in rubbing as to leave none for dancing. At last the platform approached the step% and we saw that, besides the dancers above, it was laden with an infinity of pigs, taro, bananas, etc., suspended from its rafters. At a given signal the whole affair was let go by the run, pigs, dancers, and all, to their extreme discomfort and the increased merriment of the mob."—San Francisco News Letter.

STAR OFFICE.

4.15 p.m. The Nebraska arrived in harbour at four o'clock this afternoon. A steamer, supposed to be the City of Adelaide from Sydney, is signalled as vre go to press. ' A schooner is also signalled inside TiriTiri.

THE EVENING STAB, THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 1&72

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Late Advertisements. BEAHMA POOTEA EGGS, for setting, from imported stock, 20s per dozen. —Apply Star office. "I KS. EEWAED.—Lost, a Brown J-^J Eetriever Dog; had on a steel-chain collar ■with name of W. C. Maxwell engraved on plate. Any one bringing the dog to the Northern Club will receive the above reward. ONE or two Gentlemen can be accommodated with Private Board and Eesi dence on the Graf ton Eoad by applying to Airs A. Fossett, Grafton road. Early Lamb. TAMES YOUNG-, Butcher, Queen 1J street, begs to inform his customers and the public generally that on and after To-morrow (Satur day), 10th instant, he will have a regular supply of Superior Lamb. Mutual Mining InvestmentZCompany (Limited). THE Transfer Books will be Closed from' noon on Monday, the 12th instant, tmtll noon Thursday, the 15th instant, when a Dividend of 10s par share will be payable at the office, 27, Insurance Buildings, Queen street. EICHAED CAETWEIGHT, August 8, 1872. Secretary. A BLACK SILK HAT for 12s. 6d. -tJL You would hardly believe it; but Samuel Coombes can do it at No 180, Queen street (opposite Darby's). 12s. 6d- for a Black Silk Hat- TO LET.—A BAEGAIN.—Within twenty minutes' walk from Ponsonby Eoad, a good house of eight apartments, with 4J acres fenced, and well stocked with fruit trees ; a never-failing stream runs through tliis property. —Apply at the office of this paper. . Notice. ALE' and Porter Bottles Wanted at Hobson's Bridge B~3wery, Newmarket, or the Bottling Department, Durham street; the liighest price given.— E. Wiiitson and Sons. LOST, a small black and white King Charlie Spaniel, with tan on muzzle. Any one returning the same to T. and S. Morrin will be rewarded. A POSITIVE FACT.—A Five pound Note laid out at Samuel Coombes' frothing Mart, No 80, Queen street, is equal to Six If -mls spent in any other Clothing house in Auck 'vS . Jks Manufactory in High street. — 7 k .<? " * w»"-« c Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland- WANTED to Buy, left-off Wearing Apparel, Table Linen, Bedding, Books, Old Jewellery, Furniture, &c. A noje v Idressed to J. Asheii, Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy, ■will have immediate attention. THE LATEST OUT~! ALL New-comers to Auckland would do well to call at the EMPIEE HOTEL, Victoria street, where they will hear of something to their advantage from a person of great colonial ex perience. A most healthy situation, and accommodation un surpassed. No Small-pox in the neighbourhood. Best Brands only. RICHARD KELLIY, EMPIEE HOTEL, t Victoria street.



TO J. OOSGEAVE, ESQ. J)EAR Slß,—Believing that you would bo a useful member of the City Corporation and faithfully represent us, we hereby request that you will allow yourself to be placed in nomination to fill the vacant seat. We are, yours, &c, Brown, Campbell and Co J S Macfarlane Lewis 'Brothers H S Meyers JJ Tonka and Co H Quigley T and S Morrin M Dervan G W Friend R Band Th onus Williams "W W Cardno I? Levy J Fisher F H Lewisson John Sceats W Adams Ben MoTCcrras .Tames Wiseman CWestphfall X Porter and Co W O Harrison Henderson and MacfarlaneO Smallfield John Snppott W Porster and Son J T Boylan John Mcnzies Owen and Graham A G Honghton Samuel Cochrane and Son S Partridge Frank f=clim-ff R H Bartlett J F Leighton W Marshall L W Eaton G IT Layers James Craickshank W Eyre T) Carter C R Cotter James Han-is . Q M Rood M Montague Henry Isaacs G Aicken E S Hill W LoKgie A Marshall John Biglow II Cohen John Street Hy Potter J C Morrin Upton and Co Chas Cleal Joseph Tteilly Henry Brett D Stephenson and Co W C Wilson Geo Binney J Casey J Robertson and Co GeoThorne, jun, and Co Andrew Bell Thos EHisnn Ed- Wattors James Howclen A Diethelm H Hardington A Asher J M Shera P Hall J McCosh Clark J B Stevenson F Quick Andrew Boveridge C J Quick Dr J H Hooper Henry Slater Wai Us J Hill Thomas Baker Robert Cooley Charles Madden John Darby W J Hurst Samuel Coombes R R Campion James Palmer J Ellis R McKay Thos Weston W Movie J C MacCormick F G Ewington P II Hackett W Oliver Richard Keals A Dornwell R Whitson and Song H Christopher C Marks and Co .7 W Allen J G Freer W J Marks W AiLken TO THE GENTLEMAN SIGNING THE REQUISITION. I AM obliged for your requisition asking me to stand for election as Municipal Councillor. I consent to do so, and if elected will to the best of my ability independently discharge the duties that devolve upon me. I am. Sir, Your obedient servant, JOHN COSGRAVE. To the Ratepayers of the City of Auckland. I BEG- beg to inform you that I will NOT CONTEST the election of a Member to represent yon in the City Council. _ I shall only be too glad fov you to get a better man. I am, yours obediently, JOHN PROBERT. LOST, this day, between Waterloo Quadrant and Wellington street, two Post Letters, addressed Mrs J. E. White.—Any one find ing the same and leaving them at this office will be rewarded. LOST, last evening, a Book, belong ing to the Mechanics' Institute, entitled " The Skjul's Boy."—The finder will confer a favor by leaving it at the office of this paper. WANTED, a Housemaid and Nurse Girl.—Apply at the Pacific Hotel (late Oriental). Wanted. WANTED, a good General Servant. Apply to Mrs Maxwell, Victoria street. YET ANT ED, a General" Servant.— *» Apply to Mrs Pierce, the Nook, Upper Symonds street. WEDDING EINGS and Keepers made to order in six hours. Eighteen-carat Gold warranted. Fifteen Shillings each. Sent thiough post free.— _\ H. Lewisson, Working-Jeweller, High street. WANTED the Parents of Auckland to know that Mr Bbabazon is the only Ist Class Certificated Teacher in town, and that his pupils are the only ones taught to work Practice, Interest and Fractions, by seven or eight different methods. Time will prove. Address : —Union street. W~JiNTED~KNOWW~bh&t Hold ship & Co., Wholesale and Retail Timber Merchants and Manufacturers, execute orders with despatch, and at the lowest possible prices, from any of their establishments. Head Office : Saw Mill and Timber Yards, Custom house street, Auckland Sash, Door, and Moulding Factory, Newton Saw Mill and Timber Yard, Beach, Grahamstown Timber Yard, Coromandel Saw Mill, Whangaroa Harbour, convenient for all ports deep and water for loading. ANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Houseblocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark, and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prices, at his Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED, Visitors from the Coun try to call at R. W. Dyson's, 220, Queen street, and secure some of the Unheard-of Bargains in Drapery, Clothing, Hats, Caps, etc., etc., which must be cleared in a few weeks as the premises are let to another tenant. Observe : R. W. Dyson, 220, Queen street, corner of Wellesley street, opposite United Service Hotel. ANTED KNOWN, that W. Roland is a Cash Purchaser of every des cription of Furniture, Bedding, Wearing Apparel, Cooking Utensils, Tools of all sorts, Metal, and Lumber, etc. Orders promptly attended to, and & nods removed free of expense to the seller.—Apply, Market Reserve, Queen street, opposite Thistle Hotel, beside Messenger's new shop. WANTED, a Female, as general Servant; reference required.—Appiy to Mrs R. Hobbs, Queen street. WANTED, a respectable Girl to make herself generally useful.—Apply to Mrs Levy, next Theatre Royal. W~" ANTED TO PURCHASE, a small House, about three rooms, near the town ; terms moderate.—Address—" C.E.," office of this paper. OEK DONE for the Trade by F. H. Lewisson, Jeweller, High street. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shells, and Tiles. WANTED, Purchasers for the above. Sold and delivered at the lowest ates from the yard at the Firewood Wharf. Con tractors liberally dealt with. 100,000 Bricks guaran teed to be always on hand. All orders to be addressed to WKiRBY, junction of Queen and Grey streets. Sole agent for the Whau brickmakers. WANTED, Purchasers of the Newest Style Black Silk Velvet Jackets, o make room for the new tenant. fIST Opposite the United Service Hotel. WA NTED' known that a Splendid Shioment of New and Choice Millinery and KSS_^«_Wft?^SSW_



Wanted, <&c "W"AN TED KNOWN, that 1.. * * Alexander has on hand, and ready for cxc cution, large screw Embossing Presses, as supplied to the Auckland City Council and Auckland Harbour Board Seal: old approved Lever Presses, all sizes, with steel or brass disc ; new improved Spring Press, or so-called knoe'rins-down machines, different sizes ; Dating and Self-inking Presses, to arrive from San Francisco per Nevada ; also, Hand Printing Stamps ml Seals of all descriptions. — Ismon Alexander, Jeweller and Engraver, foot of Wellesley street, and opposite United Service Hotel. __________ \yANTED, Mining Managers and ™ » Business People to call and see the difference between an old approved Lever Press, with steel die, and a new improved Knoeking-down Machine with brass die fixed to it, at A. Teutknbekg's, Engraver, Wellesley street East; round Dyson's corner. WANTED the following important fact communicated to the Ladies : R W Dy.son, 220, Queen street, has just received another and very Choice Assortment of Ladies' Under-clothing, Corsets, Nightcaps, and Baby Wares, including Hoods, Hats, Dobes, Frocks, and every requisite for Infants, which he is selling at cost price, on account of his premises being let, and therefore necessitating his clearing out for the new tenant. /tBT R. W. Dyson, opposite the United Service Hotel p-\ f\fi PREMIUM will be paid oi/ i'Jv/ for a permanent Engagement in an established firm by a Gentleman competent to fill the position of Book-keeper or Salesman. — Address " Signum," Star office. GAJRNETS, ETJBYS,EMERA.LDS. TORQUOISE, OPALS, and a General assort ment of Stones for manufacturing pnrposes, just received by F. H. Lewishon, Jeweller, Queen street Workshop, High street. AM O S T IMPOETANT FEATURE.—As a rule Tailors make many bad debts, and are obliged to add at least 15 per cent to their legitimate profit to cover losses by defaulters. Samuel Coombes avoids losses by rejecting all doubtful orders, and the consequence is a clear saving of 15 r>er cent to his customers. SO, Queen street. Clothing Manufactory in High street. fG&ERS' BfNGH3Tany~pattern or any weight, made to order for 255, including engraving of name.—F. H. Lewisson, High street. Mining. Golden Pah Gold Mining Company (Registered). IN accordance with a requisition to the Directors of the above Company, signed by shareholders representing 3,050 shares, I am instructed by the Directors to convene a Special General Meeting of Shareholders, to be held in Auckland, at the Ex change Building, on Thursday, the 15th day of August next, at two o'clock p m. Business :—To receive and consider a report to be then and there produced by the Directors and Manager as to the state of the mine, and accounts from the commencement; also, a report of the financial position Of the Company up to 14th July inst, in accordance with Rule 41 of the Company's deed of settlement, and generaly to enquire into the management of the Com pany. To appoint directors and legal manager, and to alter office of Company to Auckland, and for other business which may arise at such meeting. W. HORNE, Manager appointed by the Directors. Kapanga Chambers, August 6. 1872. NOTICE is hereby given that ME I. PHILLIPS, 10, Insurance Buildings, is our agent to receive transfers and take calls for the un dermentioned claims. KENNON & O'BRIEN. Coromandel, May 16, 1872. Lady Bowen dunes Wood's Point Ararat Honeycomb Aitkin Notice of Removal. THE Office of the undermentioned Goldmining Companies lias This Day REMOVED from Wyndham street to No. 10, Insurance Buildings, Queen street, Auckland. Prince Imperial Goldmining Company (Limited). J. S. McKELLAR, Secretary. Otago Goldmining Company (Registered). Providence ~ ~ „ J. S. McKELLAR, Legal Manager. August 3, 1872. Henry Holland- IF this should meet the eye of Henry Holland, who left the ship Caroline Coventry in Lyttelton about May or June, ISG9, last heard of at Castle-hill Station, West Coast Road, he is earnestly requested.to call on board the ship Helenslee, or send his address to J. E. Crokeii, when he will hear news of his friends at home. This is his mother's earnest request. rpHE FINAL SALE is NOW ON OP DEAPEET, MILLINEET, AJTD CLOTHING-, A T E. W. DYSON'S, 220, QUEEN STREET, (Corner of Wellesley street,) Opposite the United Service Hotel. _3T THE PREMISES ARE LET, And Possession must be given next month. H. WATTS HAS FOE SALE— 30 dozen of Smoked Mv et, 4d each, 3s 3dper dezen ; Lamp trimming Scissors, Is per pair ; Hand-barrows, Is each ; Chambers, Is 9d each ; Box Locks, 2s per do_en ; Young's Paraffin Candes, Is Id per lib packets; Pickled Pork, 4W per Ih ; Mixed Spice, Is 2d per 1b ; Curry Powder, 9d per bottle; Violet Powders, 6d per dozen packets, 4s Ccl per gross ; Steel Key-rings, 6d per dozen, 3s 6d per gross ; Carpenters' Pencils, Is 3d per dozen ; Cayenne Pepper, Cd per bottle, 5s per dozen ; Large Tins Blacking, Is Gd; Wi iams' Fire Lighters. 3d per dozen, 2s 6d per gross; Military Shirts 2s; Half-lb Packets Extract of Soap, 3d ; Small Tins French Pomade, Is per dozen ; Eaislns, ' 6d per lb,



Tenders. NEW ZEALAND GOVEEN MENT ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH. TENDERS are invited for the supply arrt delivery of 800 Telkciraph Polks, more or less, for a Line of Telegraph between Auckland and Kaipara. Thcl'olosto be sawn from Heart of Kauri, perfectly sour A, straight, free from loose knots, shakes, and sap. Any Pole containing the least sap will be rejected. The majority of the Poles are required to be 20 feet long, 6 inches square at the top, and 8 inches square at the butt. A few will be required of the following in creased dimensions :— 25 feet long, 0 inches square at top, 8 Inches square at butt. The Poles required for the section between Auck land and Riverhead to be delivered at pegs along the route of the proposed Line. The Poles for the section between Riverhead and Helensville to be delivered in two lots, at Riverhead and Helensville. and stacked as directed by the Telegraph Commissioner or his delegate. Tenders are to contain prico per pole as per sizes given. The whole of the poles to bo delivered three months after acceptance of tender, under a penalty of £:" for each and every day the contract is not completed after that date. Each Tender must be accompanied by a deposit of .-£25 as a guarantee of good faith, which sum will be forfeited should any competitor refuse to sign the con tract in the event of his tender being accepted. Each Tender must include the names of two sureties for approval, who are willing to become bond for the due peformance of the contract in the event of the tender being accepted, and must be accompanied by a notification to that effect, signed by the proposed sureties. Further information can be obtained at the Tele graph Office, Auckland, on application to Mr Sheath, District Inspector. Tenders to be addressed, " Tenders for supply and delivery of Telegraph Poles between Auckland and Kaipara ;" and addressed to A. Sheath, Esq., District Inspector, Auckland. To be sent in not later than noon on Saturday, August 17, 1572. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order of the Telegraph Commissioner. W. H. FLOYD, Auckland, July 10. Electrician. JLYLE, Practical Bread and Biscuit • Baker, Wellington street, wishes to inform his Customers and the Public generally that during the past seven years he has been in business he has never acted on the white-slave system of night work. His time of .starting work is 6 o'clock a.m. The quality of his Bread is well-known as being first-class and regularly good. Delivered at current rates. Glasgow-bakery, Wellington street. PUBLIC NOTICE. IHEEEBY give notice to the in habitants of the City and Province of Auckland that I have appointed Mr WILLIAM LORENZO ROLAND, General Dealer, Market Reserve, opposite the Thistle Hotel, Queen street, my Sole Agent for the Sale of the xmdermentioned never-failing Reme dies ; Cures for Warts, Corns and Bunions ; Tooth Powder, which is a never-failing cure for toothache ; a safe and speedy cure for weak or inflamed eyes ; Balsam or Horehound, which is a safe anil certain cure for colds, coughs, sore throats ; never-failing cure for Rheumatism, etc. ; and various other safe and certain remedies. DR. J. F. FITZIIERBERT. FOE SALE, a Sailing Boat, 14 ft., one Outrigger Skiff, and one Open Skiff ; also, several Ships' Boats.—Apply to J. Ol.uu:, Boat Builder, Custom-house street. pATTJMAHO E. For Sale—2.Vs acres of Land at Patumahoe, mostly bush, well watered, all fenced in with post and rail fence ; about 12 acres laid down in grass.—Price low ; part of the money may remain on mortgage.—Apply to Samuel C'ooirßANß & Sox. Money. MONEY to Lend on promissory notes, on land or houses, and on mining and other shares; mortgages effected.—Stevens & Sox, Queen street. ALL Eepairs in Jewellery guaran teed done Within twenty-four hours. —F. 11. Lewisson, Queen street; Work-shop, High street. To the Public I BEG- to return my sincere thanks to my friends and the public for the sympathy given to me. The Dining-rooms will be Open This Day, and I trust my patrons will patronise me as usual. F. P. GARDINER, Thames Dining-rooms. August 1, IS72^ IT is a great convenience to a Gen tleman to be able to obtain every article requisite for his dress and toilet either ready-made or made to order on the shortest notice without having to travel from shop to shop. Samuel Coombes has the only stock in Auckland so assorted as to produce a complete outfit. SO, Queen street. Clothing Manufactory in High street. NOTICE. MASTER BLACKSMITHS. A MEETING- will be held on Thurs- XJL day, Bth instant, at 7 o'clock pm, at the British Hotel, to adopt resolutions and movements connected ■with the Association. All employers are reque M ted to attend. Board and Residence. ONE or two Young Men can be accommodated with Board and Residence in a private family.—Top of Wellington street, second door from Lyle's, Baker. BOAED AND EESIDENCE.— Two or three Gentlemen can be accommodated with Board and Residence or partial Board in a healthy part of the city. Terms moderate. —Apply to Mrs Ellison, Prospect House, Hobson street, two doors beyond St. Matthew's Church. piOMPOETABLE Board and Eesi- V>^ denco, for one or two Gentlemen, in a convenient and healthy locality. Terms moderate. For refer nee and address apply at office of this paper. TOOK OUT FOE Gledhill's REAL JAPAN BLACKING Factory : Wellesley street, Auckland. ASK FOE Gledhill's CELEBRATED PASTE BLACKING, factory: Wellesley street, Auckland.



Entertainments. pBINCE OP WALES THEATEE. Lesseo .. .. Signov Pietro Vragnlzan. BENEFIT MADEMOISELLE THERESE Being lier last appearance in Auckland. Comedy, Burlesque, and Two Ballets. First Night of the Maja. JMrst appearance of the Universal Favourite and Eccentric Comedian, Mr J. South, his last appearance. THIS (Thursday) EVENING, AUGUST 9, The performance will commence with the Burlesque of RUMT.TKOOZLE ! in which Master Willie and Master Edward Ryan, together with a full Company, will appear. To be followed by the Characteristic Ballet of LA MAJA DI SAVILLE. The First appearance of Master Willie Ryan. The whole to conclude with THE ROUGH DIAMOND. Cousin Joe Mr J. South Don't Forget! Positively the Last Time. ME S. OOLCLOTJG-H Will deliver the Second of her COURSE OF LECTURES In the Hall of the Young Men's Christian Association, on Monday, 12th inst. Subject: " English History." MADA.ME WINTER, E.A., Pro fessor of Music and Singing. MS. WINTKE, Professor of Music, Singing, and Elocution.—For lessons and engagements address Melbourne House, Karanga hape Road. Boots and Shoes. A NEW AMAZEMENT. Winter Boots and Shoes TO BE CLEARED OUT AT LESS THAN COST. T. ELLISON, 78, QUEEN STREET, TTAVINGr an immense Over-stock OF B 0 O T S , Is determined to clear the lot off WITHOUT ANY REGARD TO COST., Ladies' White Kid Boots, Cheap Ladies' White Satin Boots, Cheap Ciirls" White Satin Boots, Cheap. Meetings- St. Paul's Parish. ALL Parishioners of this Parish are earnestly requested to attend a Meeting, to be held in the School-room, on Friday next, 9th instant, at 7.30 p m , to consider the advisability of raising a sum of money for the purpose of putting the Church into a state of thorough repairs. J. S. McKELLAR,) rh . h d CLEM. WINTER, } Uiulcnwardens. Auckland, July 30, 1872. Parnell Highway Board. Parnell, Auckland, July 20,1872. To J. M Daeoaville, Esq., Chairman Parnell District Board. SIR, —"We beg to request that you will call a Special Meeting of the Ratepayers of this District, in terms of the Highway Act, 1871, to consider the propriety of Lighting this District with Gas. We have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servants, R. C. Dyer Chas. F. Goldsboro', M.D. R. Hale H. M. Nation B. Tonks H. S. McKellar Oct. Smallfield Alexander Rose R. Hewson John M. Mowbray D. H. Lusk Thomas J. Waters S. Bright T. S. Weston Hugh P. Anderson R. Hampton L. O'Brien J. H. Booker Wm. Cross M. S. Leers Henry Pope John Abbot R. J. Yates J. Wood Hugh McCormack John Allender G. H. Smith John Fitt J. W. Robinson Charles C. Thomson John Brown George Rayner Nath Dorrington Joseph Syrnms Mason Brothers Emilius Leßoy C. Wood Frederick Archard C. Witheford, jun. John Brown W. Fitts J. B. Strange E. Waymouth J. C. D. Austin G. M. Robertshaw A. J. Dahey Wm. Maley Frederick Kissling Reuben Elley John Churton S. A. Coates G. S. Kissling R. Warner John Copland W. H. Kissling. In terms of the above requisition and for the purpose therein mentioned, I hereby give notice that a Special Meeting of the Ratepayers of the Parnell Highway District will be .held on Thursday, 15th August' proximo, at the Parnell Hall, at 7 o'clock p.m. J. M. DARGAVILLE, Chairman Parnell District Board. Auckland, July 20,1572. Newton Highway District. T> ATEPAYEES who are desirous of JL\> effecting a large saving in their annual ex penditure are recommended to buy all their clothing at the City Clothing Mart, 80, Queen street. Samuel Coombes, Proprietor. Clothing Manufactory in High street. Grafton Road Highway District. T> ATEPAYEES are reminded that J-V in a country where taxes are so heavy it behoves them to study economy in all their arrangements. By buying clothing of Samuel Coombes, 80, Queen street, a saving of at least 15 per cent, may be effected. Clothing Manufactory in High street. Newmarket Highway District- T) ATEPAYEES are requested to JL\/ give their support to the men who, by their energy and enterprise in the establishment and development of local industries, afford employment to a large number of colonists. Samuel Coombes, 80, Queen street; and Clothing Manufactory, High street. Dedwood Highway District. TJ ATEPAYEES are respectfully in- JL\( formed that whereas a rate of One Penny in the Pound has been struck for the current/- i\: they may save sufficient to pay the rate on the pur chase of One Suit of Clothes by giving the pre ference to Samuel Coombes, of 80, Queen street, (Clothing Manufactory in High street.



Drapery, DAMAGED BLANKETS, EX HELENSLEE, AT LOW PRICES. H. ATKINS HAS PURCHASED CHEAP A Large Quantity of Good Quality BLANKETS!1 VERY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED, ■ . I And is offering them at his well-known DAMAGKED PRICES. TS ALSO OFFERING- THE Balance Stock of WINTER GOODS at a Con. M W H siderable KEDUCTION IN PBICE, it being .J H. A.'s intention to commence every season w with entirely NEW GOODS. Balance of Dress Materials at Reduced Prices. Balance of Waterproof Tweed Mantles at Reduced Prices. Balance of Cloth Jackets at Reduced Prices. Balance of Velveteen Jackets at Cost Prices- Cheap Black Silks. Balance of Furs at Cost Prices. Ealancelof Winter Goods, of all descriptions, at Reduced Prices. Balance of Men's Overcoats, Macintoshes, Waterproof Coats, and Heavy Clothing, at Reduced Prices. Heavy Stock of Horrock'slLongcloths 51 per yard. H. ATKINS (Latk Hay£& Hohbykah).



Education. HI G- II SCHOOL, SYMONDS STREET, (Next St. Andrew's Church), J. M. Fbaser, Certificated Master. TlllllD QUARTER. Tornis Ist Division (sen.) .. 20a per qr, or Is 3d per week 2nd „ (mcd) .. 15s per qr, or Is 3d per week 3rd „ (jun) .. 12s por qr, or Ls Od per week Latin Classes no extra charge. Vacancy for ono pupil boarder. Terms, £40 per annum. OTIOE. — M;iS. GING-ELL'S Evening Class, held at St. Matthew's Girls? shool-room. Hours—From 7to 9. MODERN LANGUAGES. INSTRUCTION given in French _L or German, by a Foreigner recently arrived. -Information may bo obtained from F. Maoßab, Esq., Head Master, Auckland College and Grammar School. To Let. To Sharebrokers and Others. TO LET, two Offices and a large Boom up-stairs, at a low rate opposite the Insurance Building. - Apply to F. L. Prime, House and Land Age HMO LET.—Office in Fort street. — JL Apply to Samuel Cooheane & Son. TO LET.—A six-roomed House in Parnel adjoining Mr Weston's; with a good view of the harbour.—Apply to J. Chubton, Vulcan Lane. Sales W Auction. "tomorrow (fkidayJTaugt. 9. THE Subscriber will sell by auction, at his Mart, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock — 50 cases Hobarfc Town Apploi 100 dozen Island Oranges 50 kega Butter 10 sides Bacon 10 Hams L, W. EATON, Auctioneer. TO-MORROW, NOON. MARKET-DAY AUCTION 3 ALB, AT ARTHUR'S MART, POULTB V—Fowls, Turkeys, Ducks, Geese, Pigeons, &c, &c. PRODUCE—SO sides Superior Canterbury Bacon, 50 Canterbury Hams, 5 tons First-class Flour, 40 bags Oats, 15 kegs Butter, Cheese, Beef, Pig's Feed 20 casos Orangeß, 30 cases Apples, a few Superior Fruit Trees HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS, New and Second-hand A Large Handsome Labrador Dog. TO-MOEROW (FRIDAY), AUG. 9. OAT 3, MAIZE, BUTTER, CHEESE, BACON, OATMEAL, Kffl&HT'S JAMS, SOAP, ETC. S. JONES TTTILL sell by auction, at the Brunswiok Mart, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock— 100 bags Maize * 200 bags Oats 2 tons prime Canterbury Bacon and Hams ) ■ ' 1 :r 20 kegs Taranaki Butter 2 tons Otago Oatmeal 40 cases Knight's Jams 30 boxes Household Soap &c, dec, &o. TO-MORROW, AUGUST 9. ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: EX WONG-A, WONO-A, MORE OR LESS DAMAGED BY SALT WATER. S. JONES TTTILL sell by auction, at the Brunswiok Mart, To-morrow (Friday), August 9, at 11 o'clock, ?■? 20 cases B and B Vestas, 250's More or less damaged by salt water. FRIDAY, AUGUST 9. MUSICAL BOXES, OIL PAINTING-, SHELLS. fry HE Subscribers will sell at the Room*, J_ Fort street, on Friday next, the 9th. inst., at eleven o'clock, A large Musical Box (in handsome rosewood case), playing upwards of 15 airs, with, bell, drum, flutiaa, and castinet accom paniments ; the largest instrument of the kind in the province* One Musical Box, playing eight airs, with flutina. One do do, playing six airs. The large and valuable Oil Painting, after Rubens, " The Rape of the Sabines." Also, A large and rare Collection of Shells of al countries. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. ON SALE. Q/-^/-\ PACKAGES well-solected TEA, •JVV/ superior quality. \Vill be sold at 10 to 15 per cent, legs than ■nyoice prices. GEORGE SIBBIN.