The money was procured .fin theßth January; the exret sum was £597 2s 4d for bills value £618 13 lOd, making thefcsum paid for the discount £21 lls 6d. At bank^u-ates the discount would be £G 2s Gd, and the com mission £15 9s. The bills were good bills. One was Mr Tonks' for goods sold. He denied that the bills were sacrificed. His motive for this transaction, after signing his surrender on the 7th January, was to get the money to pay Kinross and Co., nob to defraud his creditors in bankruptcy. There was no sum due to Messrs Kinross and Co. That firm at the time owed witness £300. (A letter to Messrs Kinross, dated tfie 13th December,

from the bankrupt, -tells them to pay the £__«Su«is^? r some concrete apparatus sent per |gS&fiS_into the bankrupt's credit at the MLJnionTßank, at Napier.] He would not ad mit that he had a fraudulent intent in pay ing that money. He could not say why he did not credit them with the £500 instead of taking the money out of the cash-box. The result of the payment seemed to have been that the money came out of the estate in bankruptcy. That was not his intent. Be had no account at the Union Bank. The order for Messrs. Kinross to pay the £250 into the Union Bank was not given with the intention of concealing the payment and preventing the money coming into the estate. Bankrupt told Fletcher to take the £500 out of the cash-box to pay Kinross. He did not think much about how the payment was to be made. The payment was not iJfede by draft. Fletcher told him the money was paid. Bankrupt could not tell when Fletcher told him the money Was paid. He believed that the payment was made on the Bth January. It was not a fact that the sum was paid long after the 10th January by Fletcher. To take the money away and pay Kinross were all the instructions he gave Fletcher. There was no acknowledgment from Kinross for the money. He did not "tell Fletcher to go to Napier. Fletcher did not go so far as he was aware. Fletcher entered the payment the day it was made. He could not recollect what FJetcher's words were when he told him the payment had been made, but witness was at the time satisfied it was made.

Mr MacCormick said the entry appeared to have been made the day before Fletcher paid himself £70. Was that correct ? Bankrupt said he believed it was. The Court here adjourned.

AMUSEMENTS.

THE CALIFORIAN MINSTRELS,

The opening concert of this company of minstrels at the City Hall last night must be pronounced a great success. "Coming events cast their shadows before," wrote Thomas Campbell, and this poetic axiom was verified last evening in the performances of the Cali fornian Minstrels. Their fame had preceded them, and the hundreds of attendant witnesses were gratified in the happy realisation of their expectations. There is no lack of numbers, nor of power, nor of music in this well-ordered company ; nor is there any want of variety for the satisfaction of every taste. The introduc tory overture was excellent, and the baas song "Let all obey," a fine piece extracted from the " Enchantress," was given with much effect by Mr E. Emery. The pretty ditty by Mr Rockefeller, "Mamma, where has Baby gone ?" was rendered in that simple seemly style which the ballad re quires. The comic ballad, "Goodbye, Eliza Jane," by Harry Kelly, was given with humour, and his popularity secured him an encore. The gem of the evening, how ever, was " I am waiting- my Darling for thee, "by Mr. Campbell. This gen tleman - possesses a rich baritone voice and remarkable clearness of enunciation. The performances of Messrs. Sutton and Mason were equally good. The chorus of the " Bells" was a capital finish to the first part of the programme. The refrain of " The Bells go a-ringing for Synder" seemed to revive some fond recollections on the part of the audience, and the curtain fell to loud applause. During a portion of the interval the orchestra played some choice selections. The second part opened with "The Champagne Chorus," by Messrs Mayor, Rockefeller, Campbell and Amery. This was a spirited performance, and took well, both time and ex pression being excellent. The "Watermelon Man," a comic sketch by Mr Harry Kelly, was not so much noticeable for its wit as for the clever dancing which it gave Mr Kelly an opportunity for displaying. A humourous scene, entitled " First round for John," was exceedingly laughable. * The audiences were convulsed throughout, and expressed their gratification in loud rounds of cheering at the finish. Mr Rodkefeliow, after this, gave what may undoubtedly be pronounced the most artistic performance of the evening, viz., a banjo.solo. This was a wonderful piece of execution, and was an instance of what power may be gained over an instrument by the combination of talent and assiduity. The fine old Nigger melody "There's somebody in the house with Dinah" was prominent in this, and the fine effects produced by the performer in throwing the sound of his instrument away from him were as admirable as any feature of the evening. Mr Charles Sutton, in his songs and. dances, was encored—a guarantee of his having given satisfaction. Mr Hermann rendered a violin solo with great breadth of tone and some beautiful pianissimos. His . execution is masterly, and his command over the instrument perfect. The evening concluded with •■ Kill Trovatore," a burlesque on the favorite opera. Six of the company took characters in this, while the rest of the members assisted in the chorus. The "Anvil Chorus," of which the selections mainly consisted, was very effective. Mr Rockefeller's alto solo of " Home to our Mountains," was sung so well that the fact of its being a burlesque was almost forgotten. The whole entertainment i of a class very superior to the ordinary ' ran of the negro business, and will we pro phecy take well in Auckland. We are un able to say why it is, but it is undoubtedly the truth that when every other class of m tertaiament goes flat a good negro performance never fail 3to attract large crowds. To those of our readers who are of the popular turn of mind we say go, and your sides, we promise you, will ache, after an evening at the City Hall with the Californian Minstrels.

PRINCE OF WALKS THEATRE. The repetition of the performances of Mr fi -T^Ws Magnet Troupe was given last even v(yf^Sf*i' the same success as on previous "\|s^?^Q|^; and was fairly attended, notwith- Y^-r^^g several counter attractions. The TlOUUiaLib drama, " The Happy Pair," a very laughable performance, in which Miss and Master Foley took the leading characters, went with eclat. The representations of this young pair are greatly to their credit. The " boneless yeuth" was again triumphant in his peculiar and really wonderful exhibition. The scenes will be repeated this evening. ponsonby hall.

A grand secular concert will be given to morrow (Friday) evening in the Ponsonby Hall by the newly-organised district musical society, conducted by Mr Mitchell. The selections for the occasions are of a very choice dep«ription, and no doubt the hall will be crkj^ed by love# of music and song. 'mks Mitchell's concert. . This eminent local vocalist will give her grand concert this evening at the Devonportf Hall, North Shore, at eight o'olook, and

, judging from the programme which is of a very choice characterise® selected with ex cellent judgment from %ne best authors and composers, we feel sure* ih«t the people of North Shore will have*Js;jnusical and in tellectual treat of no mean order. Mrs Mitchell has been Jong known amongst us, and her labours in her* profession for the general good of the comUMinity are too well known need any eulogium from us at the present moment. .We simply recommend her concert to lovers of the beautiful in music an^L song with confidence, and trust the Devonport Hall will be crowded to-night. THE CIRCUS TROUPE. The noted Siamese and Asiatic Circus, con sisting of forty artistes, including male and female equestrians, lilliputian ponies, trick horses, and the Siamese juveniles, will open to-night in the mammoth pavilion, Market Reserve. We understand that this circus is one of the best that has appeared in New Zealand, their performances having met with great success in numerous other cities and provincial towns.

TELEGRAPHIC.

ALEXANDRA.

This afternoon

Te Tawhiao returned to Kopua last night. He appeared to enjoy .himself greatly while there.

LATEST THAMES *I£WS

THE MANUKAU SPECIMEN CRUSH ING.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

This day.

The Pumping Association- pumps started work to-day, and will have the shaft cleared of water by Tuesday or Wednesday. The machinery is working smoothly, The Manukau started specimen crushing to-day. Upwards of two tons are 'now in hand, and they will not finish till Wednesday next.

The City of London drove up to the City of York boundary, and left a splendid reef in the face. The size is not known. It is over 5 feet now, and neither wall is in hand. The crushing is looking well. Mr Daykin, manager of the Black Angel, has been appointed manager of the Whau, and took charge this morning. The aspect of the mine is encouraging. Sales : Whau, 75s ; City of London, 32s ; City of York, 10s ; Bird in Hand, 29s Gd.

LATEST SOUTHERN NEWS

SUNDAY TRAINS IN CHRISTCHURCH NEGATIVED.

WELLINGTON.

This day

In the Provincial Council last night a motion that Sunday trains be run on country lines of railways was negatived by 19 to 12. An opinion was expressed that no necessity exists for Sunday trains ex cept between Christchurch and Port l.yt telton. Notwithstanding the large influx of immigrants they are finding work pretty readily, but great difficulty exists from want of living accommodation in country districts, and the Provincial Council passed a resolu tion last night requesting the General Government to erect more Immigration barracks.

Six Bank ©f New Zealand shares were sold at auction yesterday at £16 12s Grl each.

NAPIER.

This day.

The Provincial Council is expected to close to-morrow or next day. The estimates have been passed appropriating over, £80,000 for the current financial year. . Yesterday afternoon, at the invitation of Messrs. Broaden, contractors, there was a, railway excursion of members of Council and friends to Waitangi and back. About 150 persons (a large proportion being ladies) availed themselves of the opportunity of travelling by rail for the first time m the province. A champagne luncheon was pro vided Mr Dunbar, in proposing the health of the Superintendent (unavoidably absent), referred to the great services his Honor had rendered to the province and colony in con nection with public works.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Business done this day:— Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, £17 15a. Bank—77s ; buyers, 76s ; sellers, 77s 6d. f South British Insurance-Buyers, 48s 6d j Standard Insurance—Buyers, 12s. Fiji Bank—Buyers, 555. Thames Gas—Buyers, 335; sellers, 34s 6d. Uuion Sash and Door Co.—Buyers, £9. Albion (first issue)— Sellers, 60s. Union Beach—Sellers, 17s. City of York—lls ; buyers, 10s 6d; sellers, lls 6d.

Thames G. M. Co.—Sellers, 70s. ? Cure— Sellers, 13s 6d. Nonpareil— 6s. Crown Prince, 25s ; buyers, 23s 6d. gfßright Smile—Sellers, 965. Inverness—Sellers, 3s 6d. Old Whau, 75s ; sellers, 72s 6d. Alburnia (double)— Sellers, 82s. Moanatairi—Buyers, 365. Caledonian—Sellers, £10 2s 6d' City of London—Buyers, 31s; sellers, 325.

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WANTED KNOWN, that D. Got.ptt? is prcpnrcd to supply all kinds of Timber and other Bntfdinp materials, including Sashes, I oors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks. Posts, Bails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Tron bark and Blue Gum laths, Shingles, <X'c.,&c, at tho lowest market price, at his Yards, Custom-house street. WANTED KNOWN, that G-. GBOOMBRIDGE, Carpenter, Shingler, Paperhanper, &r., isprpparcd to execute all kinds House Jobbing work. Shingling. Pnperhanginsr, &c, at lowest ratt-s and witV. quickdispatoli.—Communica tions addressed G.G., Star office, will bo punctually attended to. W~ "ANTED KNOWN—Highest Price given for all Old Metals. On Sftlo (cheap), Ploughs ; 6. 7, and 8 feet sheets Galvanised Corrugated Tron ; also Pumps. Paints, fee, #c, at Alfred Smart's, next Blue Post. Victoria street. WANTED, 500 tons of Old Brass, Copper, Iron, 7ino, Pewter. Lead, Canvas. Bapging, Rope, Bags. Cast-off Clothing, &c, at BAT7YE & CO.'S London Marine Store, Old Market, Queen-street, Auckland. S. MOSS, Manager WANTED, Everybody to know thatW. S. JONES, Saddler, Queen-strpot, is appointed Pole Agent for Elliman's Celebrated Royal Fmbrocation for Horses. Cattle and Sheep. A certain cure for Lameness, Swellings. Bruises, Sprains, Cuts, and Porps of eveiy kind. Second comignment per Jubilee just opened, WANTED, the general public to know that W. KTP.BY. corner of Queen and Wakeflpld-ftreets. has on sale r—Newcastle Coal (wholesale and r*=t»il\ at the. lowest rated. Bricks, Lime, Sand, Shrlls. Tiles. Tion-r-irk Shafts. Spokeg, and Red-gum Feline*. *c. Ac. alwuys"on hand. WANTED, no more corns, bunions, neither hard lumpi on the sole of the feet All the above prevorted. or cured by ono trial of MuKETtRAP'S STITCWRO BOOTS, made Under his own snpervuion at the shortest notice— P.S.— A lwavs unpacking Ladies', Gent's, and Chil dren's English Boots, suited to ♦ho prefent season. Orders taken daily by B. McKerras, 121, Qucen street. WANTED KNOWN, THAT K. D. SYKES, Pjiactioai, Watciimakkji, &a., Upper Qneon-Htreet, Is prepared to execute all repairs promptly, and to keep tho tame in order for twelve months. A full Jewelled Skeleton detacbtd Patent Levtr Watch, warranted to one minute a month, £C Cs. WANTED KNOWN.—The under signed havo always on hand a large supply of Newcastle and Bay of Islands Coal; also.beat Cut and Uncut Wood. Yards: Between fort andCustom house-streot, next Iswis' Bonded Htore. W. & G. WIN STONE. mHE JULY NUMBEE OF THE "PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWS" IS NOW PUBLISHED. Price Threepence. To be had of the Publishers— MESSES. UPTON & CO. GOOD News for the Million — Butters are down, Teas are down, Sugars are down, and every kind of Grocery Stores are down in price ; that is to say at Fsnton's Central Stork, Auckland Markft Pee Hand Bills Onr celebrated daries of Butter. Primrose, Pouble Rose. Taranakl, etc., are in splendid condition, and lower in rrice : Fresh Butter is lower by 3d per lb, Canter bury Haras, Bacons and Chetse are really splendid samples, and very moderate in Pktcb. Our Two Shilling Tea and our 5d Sugar are well worth your notice.—Fenton, Auckland Market. MOUNT ALBERT HIGHWAY DI9TKICT. The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the above Di.'trict, will be held at the School Houße, Morning side Hill, at 6 o'clock p m , THURSDAY, July 16th, 1874. W. HOFFMANN, Chairman. 3rd June, 1874, MISS NORMAN, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Waterloo Quadrant, ' Opposite Government Home. f ADIES' COLLEGE, Fobson- A-J street, conducted by Miss Holder, will RE-OPEN on the 6th instant. SPBING VILLA. SEMINARY, PONSONBY. MRS ADDEY will be pleased to receive her Pupils on MONDAY, 13th instant. fiX B E W A R D- Lost from the Steamer Enterprise, on Monday, June 22. 1874, 1. Box, addressed to Mr BoUmion, Shortland. - Anyone, giving such, information aa will lead to its recovery will receive tho abova BewMtt Dy applying to B. V. Spencer, Quean-street, Auckland. MRS. R. 8. SINI-A LL, of Wakefleld - street, requests that all ACCOUNTS owing to Mrs Pandall be Settled within Seven Days from this date, or they will be handed to a solicitor for recovery. "'• . Mrs B.S.S. also notifies Hint all Accounts against Mr Sandaii. be forwarded Immediately. . • ' I lstiune, 1874. . «___t__wi"')^4 . ■ ■ ■ . ■ ■ .■:.,■ ;•',[';,./ i. .-/.-■{;- :■ " • • ■,;•-/,.' We the undersigned _gree to close our respective places of business at 5 pin, during th^ following montbu-WTuly, August, and Fepternber, commencing on the Ist July. Saturdays _ pm. aaiusuai. (Signed) " IRELAND BROS., I " " s> • B. GITTOS & SONS. ! .June 29, ,1874. :-. ii(j ■■ ■ ' >;'-' : THE RETREAT, PARNELL.— Miss RoßKßTffHiv'a [Pupils will resume their Studios Monday, July. 6,1874.



p 1 T V HALL. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENHSTG-, JULY 2. IMMENSE SUCCESS OF i THE GREAT CALIFOKNIA MINSTfiELS, IN THEJR Grand Drawing-room Entertainment of MUSIC, MIRTH, AND MELODY- Roars of Langhter at Sutton's Comic Act,— FIRST KOUND FOR JOHN. Screams of Delight at Kelly's WATERMELON MAN. Unbounded Applause at Rockefeller's BANJO OBLIGATOS Ejaculations of Delight at the Beautiful BALLADS of Campbttll, Mayor, and Amery. The Universal Verdict of the Public, THE BERT MINSTREL COMPANY THAT HAS EVER VISITED AUCKLAND. Cards of Admission :—Front Seats, 4s ; Children, 2s. Second Seats, 2s Cd ; Children, Is 6d. Back Seats, Is. ' , Doors open at 7.15 ; performance to commence at 9 o'clock. Carriages may bo ordered for 10.15. G. W. lIOCKEFELLER, Business Manager. pEINCE OF WALES THEA'IRE. GREAT SUCCESS OF ■""%, FOLEY'S MAGNET TROUPE. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT! MASTER JOHN FOLKY, The Star of the World. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT ! MASTER EUGENE, The Boneless Youth. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! MISS KATE FOLEY, The Public* Favourite. Assisted by Messrs IIERBERTE, LfPAGE, Foley, and the rest of the Troupe. GIFTS ! GIFTS ! GIFTS! Come To-night for your Gifts. N B —Grand Mid-day Performance on Saturday Afternoon for the convenience of country residents and schools. W . H . FOLEY, Lessee and Manager. p O N~S ON B V HALL. GRAND SECULAR CONCERT PONSONBY MUSICAL SOCIETY, To-mokkow (Friday), July 3; Conductor Mr Mitchell. Tickets, 2s each ; to be had »t the Post-office, Pon sonby, and at Messrs Upton and Co.'s, Queen-street. pRIKCE OF WALES THEATKE. ROSTAL ENGLISH OPERA COMPANY, UNBKR VICE-RKGAL PATRONAGE. The Management of the above Company (which has made a highly successful tour through New Zealand) have the honour to announce that they will give a Grand Subscription Season of twenty-four nights. GRAND OPENING NIGHT, MONDAX JULY 0, Whon will be produced Wallace's most Popular and Romantic Opera MARITANA. MARITANA .. .. MI 38 ALICE MAY. Cast of Character : The King of Spain .. .. Mr B Levison Don Jose Mr T. H. Rainford The MxrqnJs Mr Howard Vernon Don Csusar De Bazon .. Mr Henry Hallam Captain of the Guard .. Mr C. Lester The Alcade Mr Wilkinson Lazarillo Miss E. A. Lambert The Marchioness .. .. Miss Florence Howe Her Guest Miss B. Harris MARITANA MISS ALICE MAY Peasants, Soldiers, Villagers, &c. Subscription List and Box Office is now open at Messrs Upton and Co.'s, Stationers* Queen-street, where a Plan of Theatre can be seen, and seats reserved in advance. Terms of Subscription : One Packet, containing 24 Tickets for Dress Circle, transferable £6 10 0 One Packet.containing 24 Tickets for Stalls. transferable £4 4 0 Prices of Admission : Dress Circle, 7s 6d ; Stalls, rss ; Pit, 2s 6d. FULL GRAND BAND, GRAND CHORUS,- AND CORPS DE DALLET. Conductor .. MrO. B, Allen, Mus Baa, Oxon Leader .. .. Mons. A. Fleory. NOTlCE.—During the Opera Season every Opera will be produced with entire New Scenery by Mr J. S. Willis and Assistants. NEW GEAND DRESSES, NEW 'APPOINTMENTS AND EFFECTS. Cloak-rooms, with Attendants, will be provided for the accommodation of Ladies and Gentlemen. Doors open at half-past seven ; Opera to commence at eight o'clock. Carriages be ordered for 10.45. Business Manager .. .. Mr William Evans. General Agent Mr M. L. Raphael. f^TGW ON EXHIBITION AT THE MARKET HOUSE, THE ttKEAT SEA MONSTEE, This extraordinary "animal was caught J Taints, and measures 9 feet in length and weighs about 4cwt. 1 ■ ": ' I 'ADMISSION: ONE SHILLING. 4 UCKLAND EARLY CLOSING . ■$3L * ASSOCIATION, S YOUNG MSN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION pP Z- . — -*— - ROOMS. LECTURES : The first ot a series will be delivered by the Rev Archdaacon Maunsell on TUESDAY, July 7th. at 8 o'clock; subject: " Toil Triumphant. The chair to be taken by His Worship the Mayor, P. A. I'hillps, Esq. m . . . , i Tickets of Admission, One Shilling. To be had of K'essrs Wayte, and Upton & Co. '~.., T The Net Proceeds to be given to Charitable In "tjtution, W.J.HAYES, Hod, Secretary.



T^TAMMOTH PAVILION, MARKET RESERVE. THIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, JULY 2, GRAND OPENING NIGHT. GREAT SIAMESE AND ASIATIC CIRCUS, ■Numbering 40 Star Artists, including Male and Female Equestrians. LILLIPUTIAN PONIES. TRICK HORSES. ' Assisted every evening by the world-renowned SIAMESE JUVENILE TROUPE, Numbering 13 Artistes, Male and Female, in their Wonderful and Extraordinary Performances. GRAND MID-DAY MATIJNEE, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, Commencing precisely at 2.30. Cbidren Halt-price to all Parts. ADMISSION: Reserve Chairs, 4s ; Second-class (carpeted), 3s ; Third-class Seats, 2s. WM. BURTON, Agent. Tp X " A M O Y." 3000 HALF-CHESTS NEW SEASONS TEAS TO ARRIVE EARLY IN AUGUST. OWEN & GRAHAM. OTAGO GOLDMINING- COM? PANY. Shares upon which the 14th Call has not been paid will be sold on TUESDAY, next asjalready advertised on the 27th ultimo in this paper. W. FLOOD, Manager. 18 Insurance Building. 2nd July, 1874. VALUATION OF CITY PROPERTY. City Council Offices, Auckland, July 2,1874. It is hereby notified that the valuation for the current General Bate can be inspected by Ratepayers at the City Council Offices, and that appeals (if any), will be heard by the City Council on MONDAY, the' 6th July next. F. BRODIE, Town Clerk. ONE POUND EEWARD.—Paid in mistake a £5 NOTE for £1. —Anyone bring ing the same to the Stab, office will receive the above reward. LO S T.—"Five ' Shillings Beward. Lost, on Sunday last, a Lady's Brown Silk Umteella, between Otahuhu and Auckland. The above" reward will be paid at the Cottage of Content Hotel, Victoria-street TO LET, a Five-roomed House, South Newten, with Conservatory, back Kitchen large "Work-shop, and Garden.— -*pply to Samuel Wells, 129, Queen-street, 3 doors below the Union Bank. J^ O T I O E~.. All ACCOUNTS due to Nkil Campbell, Tailor, Queen-street, must be paid on or before the 31st instant otherwise they will be handed to a Solicitor for recovery, N. CAMPBELL. July 2,1874. ENNISKILLEN LOYAL OEANGE LODGE, No. 8. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room, Wellesley-street, to morrow (FRIDAY) evening, the 3rd inst, at half-past seven. Visiting Brethren are invited to attend. By order of the W.M. LOYAL OEANGE INSTITUTION. | i The ANNUAL SOIREE will be held on MONDAY, j July 13, in the Choral Hall, Symonds-street. Tea at 6 p.m , after which J. M. Dargaville, Esq., M.P.C., will take the chair. Several Clergymen and gentlemen will address the Meeting. Tickets, 2a 6d each. GLEN SIDE, UPPER SYMONDS STREET. MRS GLOVER'S Pupils will re-assemble onTUES DAY, the 7th inst. MBS WOOLLEY (of London and Paris experience) will resume her Pianoforte Lessons on Monday, July 13,1874. Finishing lessons two guineas per quarter. —Karangaphe Road, near Medical Hall. IGH SCHOOL, SYMONDS- N STREET. MID-WINTER "VACATION. The High School will RE-OPEN onIMONDAY, 6th July. THIRD QUARTER will cfcmmence on MONDAY, IClli July. Terms: One Guinea. J. M. FRASER, MACFINBEI OIL. Four casks of the very best, ex Wave Queen, from London. For Sale by SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. qr\ I M BE K. FOR SALE, 250,000 FEET SAWN TIMBER, At the Yard, Britomart Road. Vessels loaded with despatch ; alao,|at;the Steam Sawmill, Whangapous. 0. A. HARRIS.



G RATION ROAD HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Annual GonrraliWeet ing o* the Ratepayers of the ab qve district will be held at the Dis'rict School room, Carleton Koad, on U-'UUESDAY, the 9th day of July, 1574, at half-past 7 o'clock p.m. STEPHEN E. HUGHES, Chairman. AUCKLAND COLLEGE AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL. A Preliminary Examination of intending Pupils will be held on FRIDAY, 3rd inst, at 10 o'clock. FAEQUHAR MACRAE, Head Master. TO LET, the Kaipara Hotel, Helensville. - Apply to Mr McLennan, on the paemises; ortoß Whitsons and Sons, Auckland. TO BE LET, at the Market House: Storage, at low rates, for Goods, Merchandise, Produce, &c. Covered Sheds for Carts. &c, over night or by week. Stables by the day or week. Stalls in the Market House suitable for any business at low rates. Poultry sales as usual. The charge for the Weighing Machine is reduced ■to 4d per load. R. C. GREENWOOD, Lessee and Market Inspector. TO MABKET GABDENEES, FARMER 3, AND OTHERS. NOTICE. Street Fawkers and Vendors of Marketable Commodities, such as Fruit, Vegetables, Roots, Poultry, Fgga, Fresh Butter, and Green Fodder, are warned that under the Market By-laws, they are required to provide themselves with authority for that purpose from the Market Inspector, and any person found so vendiDg without having fh- st obtained such authority will be proceeded against according to law. R. C. GREENWOOD, Lessee and Market Inspector. ■ Auckland, June 30, 1874. /~1 A U T I O N. OLSON'S TOMATO SAUCE. Connoisseurs pronounce this Sauce to be the BEST for general use In -households, and, in con sequence of its high reputation, som« unprincipled persons have been induced to Collect Empty Bottles bearing the manufacturer's name stamped thereon, and v the same off as " Olson's Universal Tomato Save." The proprietor has in consequence caused bis TRADE MARK to be Registered under the prov ?ions of the "Trade Marks Act, 1866," and proc edings will be taken against such persons as ' may forge or counterfeit such mark. The public are cautioned to • ASK FOB, OLSON'S SAUCE, and see that the name is Stamped on Bottle and stopper, and wrapped round with Jhis well-known abel. rfIHE SWISS LLOYD MAEINE X INSURANCE COMPANY. CAPITAL £200,000 The undersigned has been, appointed Agent _to the above Company, and is prepared to issue Policies, covering Marine Risks to and from Australia, New Zealand, and Europe, Intercolonial and Riverine ■Ports, East Indies, Mauritius, Java, China, and United States, at the lowest current rates of Premium. OPEN POLICIES ISSUED. Claims for Loss and Average may be made payable (at option of the assured) in London, Havre, iParis, Hamburg, Bremen, or in the Colonies, without refer ence to the Head Office, for which purpose a cash credit has been opened with the Bank of New South. Wales All Policies issued in New Zealand are divided between the " Swiss Lloyd " and the following first class Marine Companies in Paris: — ' 'The Lloyd Francis ;V, Capital-Francs, 6,000,000 (£240,000) " The Campagsie Francais ;" Capital—Francs, 5,000,000 (£200,000). The ombined capitals of the three Companies represent:- Francs, 16,000,000, or £640,C00 sterling. By this agreement every security and guarantee is given to the Assured, and it enables the Company to accept a large maximum on one bottom. GEO. S. GRAHAM, Vaile's Buildings. CJTANDARD FIRE AND MABINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. Capitai, .. .. ONE MILLION STERLING • Hkad Office—Pbinckss-stbeet, Dtjnedin. Losses by Fire Insured against, on Stores, Warehouses Dwelling-houses, &c, at current rates. The Company will also take. Risks on Wool and al k nds of Merchandise, on land or at sea, and either n o valued or open Policies, n the most favoura c terms. V Particular attention is drawn to the fact that by provisions in the Articles of Association Insurers will participate in'the Profits of the Company. GEO. W. BINNEY,, Agent HHHE SOUTH BEITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. OAPITA.L .. .. .. .7 .. £760,000, UNLIMITED LIABILITY. The large and steady increase of the business of the Company, as shewn by its reports, affords the best proof of tbe confidence of the public in the institu tion, and of its popularity among insurers. It is conducted on sound principles, and is widely known f> r liberality nd promptness in the settle ment of claims. Losses can be paid at any Agency, at option of insured. A. BOARPMAN, Manager. rnHE NATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Grants Policies, covering the risk of Loss by Fire on Stores, Hotels, Dwellings, Farm Buildings, Mills, and their contents, at as low rates as any Colonial or Foreign Office. Hulls of Vessels insured for Time or Voyage, also Wool and other Merchandise, at sea risks,'at lowest rates. Auckland Branch Offiovs : 25, OUrEN-STREET. ANDREW G. MILLAR, Local Mana er. VICTORIA FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY, *TVH E Undersigned having beeij Ec-appointed Agents, are now prepared to accept on behalf of this Company, at Lowest Rates o 1 Premium, Risks upon every description of Property and Merchandise hreughout the Province. Also, on Hulls of Vessels and Cargo to and rom all parts of the world. . . Losses in Marine Department can be made payab either in Great Britain or the Colonies, as the assured may desire. All Claims settled with promptitude and liberality. The Offices of the Company are now at 8, Queec. treei HENDERSON ft MACFAELANE, . . .. s Agefttt



LOST, in Queen-street, a Jordan^M Setter r>o«. Finder will be rewarded on biinSpsH iiip the same to Dr Stockwell's. Any one detaining it ■ will be prosecuted. f^H pHE]STIANS desiring a RevivalM V-/ in this City are earnestly invited*to meet for ■ Prayer on r'ltlPAY evenings ut the Temperance Halli Albert-street, at half-past seven. »- i — NEW Z E A L A N D I TELEGKAPTTS. EXTENSION TO BAY OF ISLANDS AND H HOKIANGA. §H Tenders are invited for the supply and delivery of juH TELEGRAPH POLES along the route of a proposed WM line of Telegraph between FJelensville and Hokianga. |H Conditions upon which Tenders will be received, H specifications, fornls of bond, &c, may be seen, and I forms of tender obtained at the Telegraph offices, I Auckland and Grahamstown, and at any Post-office I north of Auckland. . Tenders addressed to the undersigned, and marked H 'Tender for Supply of Telegraph Poles for Northern | Extension," to be delivered at the Telegraph office, §H Auckland, not later than noon on TUESDAY, \^^ July 7, 1874. 9 The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted H W. H. FLOYD, 9 Electrici an, New Zealand Telegraphs. B Auckland, May 28, 1874. ■ rjlHB NATIONAL BANK I op . H NEW 7EALAND (Limited). ■ CAPITAL .. .. TWO MILLIONS STERLING.' '4 1 Notice is hereby given to Shareholders that the fifth Call of TEN SHILLINGS per Share upon a Shares on the Colonial Register, will be due and • payable on the 30th instant, at the Bank in Queen J street. By oider of the Board of Directors. ADAM BURNES, Inspector and General Manager. E N D E E a. : Tenders will be received by the undersigned until ,a noon of TUESDAY next, the 7th July, for Suip- ■■, plying such quantities of the undermentioned .| articles as may be required at the Orphan Home ;; during the six menihs commencing Bth July, 1874, ,';jj viz. :— .' •' Bread (fine) per 21b loaf, full weight ) To bo -v Meat (beef and mutton) per 1b (weight delivered of bone not to be paid for) ) daily, r oceries. as per specification to be seen on application to me. The Groceries to be delivered weekly, or as may be required. All articles must be supplied of good quality. For Bread, Meat, and Groceries, separate tenders are required. For none of the articles will the lowest or any tender be accepted, unless considered suitable. ■" - EGBERT WALKER, ■ Treasurer Orphan Home. Wharf. June 30", 1874. FRIDAY, JULY 3. WALNUT PIANOFORTE. '* HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ■ ■ j THg Subscribers will sell at the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 3rd instant, at eleven o'clock, Excellent Pianoforte, by Bord, oblique action, hi handsome Walnut case, Household | Furniture, &c, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SO», ; Auctioneers,, TO-MORROW. SALT BUTTER ! SALT BUTTER I - . tB. TONKS & CO.* WILL sell To-morrow at eleven o'clock, 30 kegs very Prime Wellington Salt Butter. TO-MORROW, JEWELLERY! JEWELLERY! THE Subscribers have received in struction to sell, at the Mart, Fort-street To morrow (Friday). 3rd instant, at 12 o'clock, - .-. ■ " An Invoice of Gold Brooches, Earrings, Lockets, and Negligees, Watches, Gold and Silver.. Alberts, Telescopes, Field and Opera Glasses, . &c, &c. \ ' SAMUEL COOHRANE & SON. Auctioneers. FRIDAY, JULY 3. MAIZE, BOOKS, PICTURES, FURNI* TURE, PROVISIONS, GROCERIES, Etc., JEtc, Eto. W. DOWDEN WILL sell by auction To-morrow (Friday), at his Mart, Queen.street, at 11 . o'clock, ... , . • Books, Pictures, Tables, - Chairs' Bedsteads Chiff onniers, Flour.Sugar.'Potatoes, Kerosene,' Cheese, Maize, Tea, Raisins, Currants, &c. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO FARM^RS, FOWL FANCIERS, HOTEL AND BES TURANT-KEEPERS, SHIPPING AND FAMILY BUTCHERS, AND OTHERS. R. ARTHUR, BEQ-S to call attention to the faefc. that he ' WILLNOT CONTIIfIE to hold his POULTRY AUCTION SALES J At the NEW MARKET-HOUSE. ' J Finding, after a twelve months' trial, he can con duct them much more successfully at his MAET, he has determined far the future to do so, commencing at 12 O'CLOCK NOOsr, '■■'• ■ ON FRIDAY NEXT, 3rd JULY,. 1874. Also, fr . Ship's Long Boat, 20ft, Lug-sail, Masts, Sails," Anchor, 30 fathom Ruble, Rowlocks, &c, as she lies at Freeman's Bay. A R T H U' & ' S M A R' T^ QUEEN-STREET.■'.,; a FRIDAY, JULY 3. CORN E X C H A N G E. ANTIPODES, 499. TQl^Si' G-. W. B v^N--E/3? /■ WILL sell by public auetipn, at the Corn Exchange, TcwnorroXJFriday), 3rd July, at 12 o'clock sharp, -:'■ .-^ :' . Barque ANTIPODES, 469 tons register, btiilfe of • Oak. copper-fastetria, in good repair; wJH :■ 0 carry 700 tons c«d • bull* expressly for tk« Umber trade.,;*' : . '- • 'f "ox terms and pouters apply to th^ Auttipneerg."