refused fo entertain any separate rate at all. At lenp.th the poll was resorted to with the following result: For Mr Wftheford's amendment 123, fcr Mr Ireland's motion 59. The cumbers were received with great cheer ing. Mr 0. Wood moved, and Mr Le Roy seennded "That for the future the Boar? should not incur or become liable for any amount- creator than tbe actual receipts for the year." This was carried. Mr Coleman said a resolution had beep passed in the late Provincial Council that tK? vacant allotments on Parnell Rise should be given to the district for a public hall and re creation ground ; it was afterwards proposed to make them an endowment for the Lucsatic Asylum. (Loud laughter,) He begged to movo. " That the hon. member for Parnell *m the General Assembly, Reader Gilson Wood, Esq.. be requested to introduce a bill into the House of Representatives to alter the trust under which the allotments at the junction of the Strand and Manukau Road are held, and to vest the said allotments in the governing body for the time being of the Parnell Highway District in trust for the benefit and improvement of the said district." (Cheers ) Mr Bell seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. — A vote of thanks and three cheers were given to the chairman, npon which the proceedings came to a close.

KARANGAHAPE.

The adjourned meeting of the Karangahape Highway Board was held last evening in the Newton Academy, Mr S. Brooking in the chair.— The chairman said that he had shewn Mr Cherry's resolution of the last meeting to Mr Rice, who advised him on the matter. He wrote to the Superintendent, and in reply received the following letter :— "Sir,—l am directed to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 27th inst., transmitting the copy of a resolution passed pt the annual meeting of ratepayers last Monday, and to inform you in reply that his Honor the Superintendent is advised that he has no power to revoke the appointment of auditors made by him on the application of the chairman of the Board, under sr>ction 81 of the "Highways Act, 1874 "—V. E. R?CE. for Provincial Secretary."—Mr Bunting moved "That the minutes of last meeting be entered in ihe minute -book of the Board."—Mr Talbot asked "if the chairman waa a ratepayer, as he was desirous that the meeting should he perfectly legal. Mr BrooHne replied that he wag a ratepayer, and produced receipts of his rates in proof thereof. Mr Stevenson read a long statement by the auditors asking exception to numerous items. While Mr Stevenson was reading the state ment, an endeavour was made to clear the room of non-ratepayers, but without the desired result. - Mr Thomas Barnes, chair man of the Board, explained some of the items of expenditure, and the announcement that the Board had outstanding liabilities, amounting to £89, with only £1 to meet them, was answered with hisses and groans of indignation, which completely over powered the stentorian voice of the speaker. The chairman asked if he should read the balance sheet -previously submitted to the meeting.—Mr Garrett objected, and moved that it he not read. A great noise as of the voioe of many waters ensued, and about twenty spankers struggled to give utterance to "thoughts that breathe and words that burn," at the same moment. Mr George Staines rose to speak, when he was dis courteously told by some ignoramus to " dry up." The chairman talked of sending for a constable to expel any disorderly person ; still the noise went on. One of the trustees said they must adopt the report. Dr Pur chas was allowed a temporary hearing, and hoped he should never witness another meet ing like that of Monday last. He saw the room on the following day, and it was in a beastly state. He considered the meeting should adopt a resolution Adopting the balance-sheet would rot make them respon sible for unauthorised. expenditure. —Mr Cherry asked by what authority the auditors sanctioned the payment of £47 instead of £35 for a certain job.—No answer was given to the enquiry.—Mr Barnes was of opinion that Mr Cherry was strain ing at a guat. (A Voice: "A mosquito.) Mr ' Stevenson, inlspeaking^? certain roads which were in a btf o» i - s-f*^v* said It would break the heart of*,*.* 4s& icon nide.rable braying). Mr Barnes felt disgusted with the meeting generally. Mr Duke was about to speak, when he was assailed on ail sides with such remarks as "put your hat on," "go home," "close up," etc. Mr Tal bot, desirous of peace, moved "That the several unauthorised items in tbe balance sheet be disallowed." Mr Garrett secr-nded_ Mr Bunting moved as an amendment, ' That four persons be appointed, with the chair man, to examine the balance sheet, and lay it before tbs Superintendent,- or crown prose cutor, and report the result to a special moec ing." The resolution of Mr Talbot was carried. Mr Holdship then moved "That the balance sheet and report as read be adopted, save those items which had been unauthorised." Dr Purchas seconded, and it was carried. A rate of Id in the £1 on the value to sell was also carried. The following gentlemen were elected as trustees for tno year: Dr Purchas, and Messrs Cherry, Warren, Stevenson and Hobson. Messrs Talbot'and O'Mahon were chosen auditors, and Messrs Barnes and Gregory fence-view ers. The meeting closed at a quarter to twelve o'clock.

NELL AT THE THEATRE.

This remarkable actress, generally acknow ledged to be of the first order of American performers, appeared last evening at the Prince of Wales Theatre in "No Name, in which this queen of Protean artistes repre sented four distinct character. The pay was written specially for the Cahforman Diamond, and is well adapted for the dispTav of her natural abilities.. We have previously reviewed the more strikingr features of this production, which have brought a pood reputation to this now popular artiste. Dar ing the progress of the play. Nell introduced a number of new songs and dances, and elici teda series of wonderful grains of music from tbe guitar nnd banjo. The subordinate or associative characters, were sustained by Mr and Mrs Searle, Messrs Tom Burton A. Smith, Inglis, and other old hands Mrs Ool ite represented the housekeeper of Lohmond Castle P The young and talented comedian Mr George Giddens, was ..eminently suc cessful, and won unmingled aPP^ eJy o. r h" excellent portrayal of Leander »»««»» which he exhibited those qualities in relation to comedy which have given him a name. We notice that a new sensational drama will be presented this evening, entitled me Little Detective," with new scenery and effects, and in which « Nell " will appear, in no less than five distinct characters, varying from the extremes of the " Old Nurse and the "Fast Young Man," Mr Giddens doing most effectually the part of a German swell and swindler. The drama ia said to be ola startling character, and has commanded ad; admiration in connection with JNell wherever it has been represented.

THE CITY EAST SCHOOL DIFFICULTY.

* «oront« of children attending the City A MEETrNG of parents oi cmiii^ y oung Men's Eut No 1 school w« SJtnicht, to take into Christian Association Rooms gt ££*£«* to take consideration what st?? g " ??£" gchool oommittee in in reference to the on of the «cnoo w i tho ut guspending Mr Wortbington the^eaa ma providing for bis offloe M'f.W. gum ? reflec tl n g tothechairs and made aforciwe sp entg npon the culpable indiffe*hce wMob tliemselvesh»dshownatthe election o^i c they it appeared te*t Mrworiuiagv an d that the secretary tion Board to settle the J?a" c'; a"a^f worthlngton self the proceedings should drop.. A lengmy uu*.

sion followed In which Messrs ClarJson, Atkin, Philips,' mm. ifccbarriirifl look part. Ail aprrecd that It was a great pity thst a teacher of Mr Worthlngton'S «!<i!ow_et.ged ouT.nbil_t.es should bo lost to the school. but pxrrcsscs. -Officer.no ss to tak.ns? any step in £..;.fenn ? be-.Y..!-T- ihe teacher b..d the committee. UU.m,ifel7 Ke.r.i-K VAnr.oy, AtVin. sod McGarrigla »-e"w""'-V l. ea io v ';- 5t en iilo school committee and "■'. wor.lii) St'-,-, ard endeavour lo bri__g about an ' !rX:.r.„....-j ivy .: 1S .. .~t 0 « tlac difficulty. xm__ conduced tho me" eiin:'.

Australian Cablegrams.

(Por Prees .Agency.)

MELBOURNE, July 31. FOUR WOMEN ARRESTED ON STJSPI-

CION OF MUBDEB

The body of & man was found on the Vic toria Parade, and appeared to have been robbed, with marks of violence as if he had been strangled. Four women have been arrested on suspicion.

Collision of Two Steamers.

SYDNEY.—THIS DAY,

At a 'public meeting yesternight, the Premier snd Attorney-General spoke in favour of testimonial to Triokett.

MELBOURNE.—THIS DAY.

At a meeting of creditors of Jedstor and Co., it was resolved to purchaso the estate for £38,000.

The steamers Queen and Jane Eliza collided in tho Murray River. The former was sunk, but the crew and passengers were all saved.

TELEGRAPHIC.

CHRISTCHURCH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency,) Monday. Football Team. The Football Club have decided to send a team to play the Northern provinces during August.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) Monday.

Bishopric of Waiapu. The Rev R L. Stanford, of this city, has been requested to allow himself to bo nomi nated for the bishopric of Waiapu. Separation.

The following resolution has been pro posed and carried by the Political League of Dunstah : "That in the opinion of this league the only way the Middle Island can prosper, in accordance with its vast resources, is by financial separation from the North Island."

NELSON.

(Prom our own Correspondent.) This day. Silver Ore. The following telegram has been received from tho manager of the Richmond Hall Silver mine : " Struck ore in the drive ten inches thick, ten feet from the shaft. The vein is rapidly thickening."

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Bradshaw's Guide for August is published this morning.

EARNINGS OF THE WORKING CLASSES.

"Labourer" replies at rather excessive length fo the letter of "Durante Vita" He says that although, through want of influence to get better employmant, ho is compelled to earn his bread as a labourer, yet h?3 education has not been deficient, He continues : "It must be admitted that every man, b3 his rank ever so preat or lowly, should provide against a rainy d»y. Tse question it how a, man earning his living with a pick aud shovel c.n pui enough by for the purpose, and D V has not yet proved how he wonlu ba ..ble to provide- licuse rent, firewood, food, and clothsi fo? self, wife, and family, on 21s per week, a-r.d iave enongh left to provide for the fntn-ro Ev*n had ho done so, I 1 ,..--«»-S aI,*: 1S him that Life Insurance would „ ,—.. Ac"" bftt investment, for that provides only against death. But suppose the case of a labourer who has got his life insured, and after a time falls sick, and is laid up for say six or twelve months and then gets better, wh>.t good will tho insurance have done him or his family. Besides a man laid up that length of time would not be able to continue his payments, and what he had paid would become a dead loss. A Benefit Society is much better suited to a labouring man, although ho would have to pay a little more per week, for in cane of sickness he would get 20s a week, doctor, and medicine,and his widow £20 at his death, besides always h*vinjr doctor and medicine for wife and children, and £12 at wife's death. Still that hardly meets the requires en ts of the ca*o, for after all funeral expenses are paid, there would be but little left out of £i 0 for tha widow and orphans, so that a man must be in botha Benefit Society and Inauranced if ho would in case of death leave his wife and cbildrsn in a position that would relievo them from tho necessity of asking " Durante Vita" to untie his purse stiings. He con siders that " Durante Vita" has begged the question in his allusion to the grants voted the late Superintendent and Dr Feathorslone, as these would be paid indirectly by all taxpayers, and adds, " If the late Agent-General or Super, had paid as much out of their salaries as D. V. requires we labourers to do out of out wag*s, about 4 per cent, late a Life Insurance Society, their families would not have re quired assistance at their decease. Their large salaries and perquisites were' ample recompense for their services. A man, as I shewed in my last, who has only lis to provide food and clothing for self, wife and family per w«ek, cannot run scores with publicans without robbing his family, and D. V. may depend upon it when I do commence to rob, it won't be off my own flesh and blood I have now been in Auckland 12 years come October, and I defy him to prove (and you may give him my name and address should h» wish it) that I owe or ever owed a publican 6d for drink. Can D. V. say tho same ? He also ssks if I don't spend over lOd per week on beer ? I can positively assure him No. But would D. V. in return answer me a few questions? What his salary is? How much it costs him to »upport himself, wife, and family ? How much he puts into Life Insurance weekly, and how much of the remainder he banks ?— Yours, &0., A Labourer.

FARM AND GARDEN CALENDER FOR AUGUST.

[From Rued and Brett's Auckland Almanac] Flower Garden.—Continue to sow annuals for succession ; sow biennials and perennials I ook care fully after cinerarias In pots, slugs will be troublesome, look over the backs of the leaves and hand pick. Keep down the green fly (for instructions see last month), give occasional waterings of liquid maDure ; will require more water now as they will be coming Into flower. Get all shrubs finished pruning, cutting away all straggling aud unsightly urowths. Get all parts of flower garden highly dressed. Neatly edge all grass edgings. Cleas, roll, and relay walks Lay turf. Bow grass seed and white Dutch clover in patches which may have missed. Roll lawn as often as possible this month. Eradicate all obnoxious weeds, such as doc'is, dandelions, &c ,he Keep the soil well wo-ked amongst spring flowering plants Re-pot all plants in greenhouses which mar require it; give air freely on all convenient ocoasfons Fruit Garden.—Planting may still be continued till the end of the month, but it is as well to finish this operation as early as possible. All n*wly planted trees should be securely stalked, placing a piece of straw, mos«, or any soft material between Ihe stake and the bark to prevent the latter from chafing ; it is also advisable to mulch all newly planted trees with litter, long stable manure, or fern, to prevent the sun penetrating to the roots. Continue to look after eggs and larvae, as directed last month. Top dress straw berry beds, and fill up b'.anks which may have occurred during winter. Grafting should now be proceeded with, commencing with cherries and aPlntchen Garden.-Before this month expires all dieelnz. trenching, and manuring should be completed so that nothing remains to be done but tho cropping of the ground ; be careful not to go on or touch land when wet. but take every available opportunity to do the cropping on dry days. ■ Beans, sow for succession broad Cabbaee, tow for succession and plant out on good rich ground. Cauliflower, plant out in highly manured ground. Carrots, sow early horn or J.mes' intermediate. Lettuoe, sow drumhead or Sutton', white, *» P^snip sow student, hollow crowns, or large Jersey. Radish, sow every few weeks lor succession. Onions, sow main crop if not done previously; also plant out onions and other roots for seed, such as parsnips, carrots turnips, taking care to select the nioest shape bulb or r.-ot. PoUic-os, still plant early varieties to succeed those already coming on, sorts as recommended previously. Peas, make sowing for succession.

ROW WITH THE NATIVES.

A fracas, which might have led to fresh complications with the natives, took place on Saturday between Maoris and Europeans SttSX settlement near Lake Takapuna.

AII possibility of evil results is now happily removed, but we deem it only right to refer to the disturbance, more especially as it appears that tha Europeans were to blame. Some or these, it seems, went out to the settlement on Saturday afternoon, and were not particularly nice in giving the reason of their visit. The men were indignant, and wo understand unceremoniously bundled 'die fellows out of the village. In the evening they returned reinforced |»y half-a-dozen white n.en, who it io said invaded the settlement and kicked up a regular disturbance. A fi;;ht was the coFiSfqiience, in which the Europeans got the worst of it, and had to retire discomfited. Next day, Paul, the Maori chief, communica ted the particular", to the police, and a lawyer was retained to bring the aggressors before the courts, The offenders, however, whowerehardly responsible for theiractionsat the timehaveduly apologised,and we are happy to state that the matter will not be further investigated. It is just as grofS a proceed ing for Europeans to molest Maories iv their whares as it would be for Maories to annoy Europeans in their houses.

DEPARTURE OF THE CARNATIC.

The ship Carnatic left for London at noon to day with a fine westerly breese which should give her a good offing by nightfall. Her pas sengers went on hoard last night. Let us hope a more successful voyage home may make up partly for her unprofitable detention here. In addition to the cargo already published, the Carnatic took a large quantity of gold. •

MISSING AUSTRALIAN VESSELS.

The committee of Lloyd's recently wrote to tho Admiralty, drawing attention to the fact that three first-class ships trading between New Zealand and Australia ate unaccounted for within the last nine months, and requesting that a man-of-war sliould be ordered to visit occasionally the islands lying in the track of vessels making the Australian voyage, or that one of the Australian Squadron should be sent on that service. The reply of tho Admiralty was that those islands aro quite beyond tho limit of the Austrailian command, but that when any ship is sent to Australia she shall if possible sight the islands in question. The memoran dum goes on to say that it has come to the knowledge of the Admiralty that outward bound ships appear to incur great risk by going too far south, smd making the run amongst icebergs and floating ice, and if this is the general practise, their Lordships cannot feel surprise at several vessels beiny now missing.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MESSING ASSOCIATION.

Colonial Bank- ('iOa paid up) Buyers, 32s fid ; Sellers, 33a Od. South British Insurance —Buyers, G4a; Bellers,Cs3. New Zealand Insurance —Sellers, 80s. New Zealand Shipping Co.—Sellers, 85a. Caledonia—Sellers, 243. City of London Buyers, 15a. Waitekauri —Buyers, 7« Gd; sellers, Bs. Union Beach —Solleis, 6'7a Od. '.I okatea—Sellers, 8s Gd. Tairua (dblc.) 15a Cd, 16s Gd. Welcome —Buyers, 5s Od. Shannon and Fergus— Buyers, Is 2d. Golden Arrow—Buyers, Is Od, Joseph Njkwmaf, Chairman,

THE SUEZ MAIL.

The City of Now York, which arrived from the South to-day, was the be«rer of our inwaid Suez Mail.

BE JUST AND FEAR NOT.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star ) Silt,—-There was a question handed in last night by a ratepayer to the Chairman of tho meeting, which was not answered. Please inform ihe public why such was the case. The question was, viz: Why one side of Parnell Road shoud bo kirbed, channelled, and asphalted, while the other is practically and systematically neglected.— P. FOKPYOIi.— [Our correspondent should have insisted upon getting an ansM'er. If the question had been put to the Chairman of tho late Board, an explanation would pro bably have been forthcoming.—Eo. E.S ]

THE MAIL STEAMER

The mail steamer from tho South is coming in as we go to press. Tho following [passen gers have booked by tho Cify of New York : Soloon for San Francisco : Messrs A. and G. Blew, Mr and Mrs Allan Waterhouse, Mr and Mrs Edward Owen and family (two). Rev. Thos. » Mather Mr V. and Miss G. M. Smythe, Signor D.- De Vivo. Steerage—Messrs D. C. R. Har rison, J. M. Cowoll, William Meyor, Mr and Mrs Peter, Kardoretto. For Kandavu : Saloon —Mr Lake and another.

ONLY 1s 11d and 2s 3d Is it true?

The advantages of improved machinery and steam power are now felt all over the world ; every vessel .reaching this port brings fresh evidence of its benefits—The Working Classes can now obtain what a few years ago only the wealthy could purchase. The good ships " Inverallan " and " Robina Dunlop " have brought a large assortment of Floor Cloths and Carpets for Holloway and Garlick, which they are able to sell at surprisingly low prices. Bordered Floor Cloths 4x4 wide at Is lid and 2s 3d per yard, also some beau tiful designs in wide widths 12, 15, 18, and 24 feet wide, best quality. In Tapestry Carpets for Sitting and Dining rooms, 3s 4d, 3s 6d, 3s 9d, and 3s lid per yard ; Fashion able Brussels and all-wool Kidderminsters at 3s 9d. Also House Furniture of all kinds manufactured under the superintendence of Mr R. Cranwell (late Cranwell and Co., Shortland-street). The upper, middle, and working classes can all get goods to suit them at tbe City Hall Drapery and Fnrniture Establishment, Queen-street, Holloway and Garlick, Proprietors. Tenders were opened yesterday at Mr Hammond's office for a house in Ponsonby. There -were 12 in number from well known tradesmen who- c work has already contributed to the Improvement of Auckland, and the suburbs. The amounts ranged aa follows, the proprietor provldirg certain items, such as paper hangings, tanks Ac. :—£234 19a : £245 ; £264; £209 ; £•285; £288; £289 10s. £:;95 : =__305 10s; £315; £319; £329. Mr Lye* was accepted (tho lowest). Tha house is to be erected next to Oaptain Fairchild's near Shelly Reach.

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LOST, a small Bunch ot Keys, be: tween the Theatre and.Parnell, last night- Finder will receive live Bhiliir.ga reward on returning same to this office. WASTED, a situation as Carter, or to Drlvo a Carriage ; would be wi. ling to work in a garden or make himself generally useful — AddreßS BM, at this office. rpo LET, the Coffee Saloon of the ! New Theatre —Apply to M. L. Raphael, Royal Mail Hotel. _ ! rvN SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER 400 bags Coarse and Fine Bone Dust 120 tons Ania al Guano 10 tons Kidney Seed Potatoes 50 tons Table Potatoes, (Canterbury) 50 bags Sydney Maize i Canterbury Oats, Hams and Bacon Wood's Flour, in fiO's and 100's Canterbury and Auckland do Salt Butter.and Cheese, &c. LEVI; W. EATON. rpHOKNTON, SMITH & FIRTH'S J. PRICKS CURRKNT (Wholesale) :— Backs. lOOfts. SOlbs. "Crown Brand" Flour, £ s. d. £ s. d. _C s. A. perton...._.. 14 0 0 14 10 ,0 15 0 0 T, 8. F. Canterbury Flour.do 12 10 0 13 0 0 13 10 0 Sharps.do 80 0 .. ..' Bran, do 7 10 0 Fowl Wheat, per bushel, 4s 3d to 4s 6d. The above prices include sacks and bags. Sacks and bags not returnable.—Termß Cash. Auckland. July 7, 1876.



131I 31 ROBINSON, lJ IMPORTER, BREEDER, and DEALER, in BRITISH and FOREIGN SOT7G-BIRDS, has r.:moved to SHor.T__.ANn -stbeei., nest door to Provincial Government Office*1. Always on Hand : Bird Cages of all sizes. Special Cages mr.de to order. Always oa Bale : Canaries in - i'til'l ,oi_;r IV.r-tts, he. Ordors for r.r_yx_umbevof Birds prompt attended to. IX. ,: TOOK EXY OF ISLANDS - i JO ONLY. XX ,"- .'--;"_ -.-:' The b9. lONA Will ioaso the Quo3n-strooi Wharf for the above port on Tll X:,?,: V» V 'licit, at :i o'chick in th- afternoon. A. MCGREGOR, Manager ¥17' ANTED to Kent, for a term, a f f &i__-rooiiicd House in the vicinity, of New market, and within a few minutes walk of the Rail way Station, Rtnt must ba moderate.—Address Ilil, Star Office. Xa7ANTED, a good General Servant, X ? Mrs J. Bants, Remuera. T\f ANT' ED~fcnowu, Adelphi Oyster , ? an i Music Salmon, cornea- of Queen and Fort-ntrects. Oti.-n at all hours. Best Oystei-s and attendance. Vocalist* wanted.—P.A. T^TAIMTED, a General Servant; Vv mriEt understand plain coofcing.—Apply to Hibornia Hotel, Queen-street, Onehunga ii/'AN _IXD7 a General Servant.— ¥7 Apply Freeman's Hotel, Freeman's Biy. ANTED, immediately, a respect ahli. Woman Cook fur an Hotel at Waikato. —Apply from 9 to 11 in the morning, or 0 to 3 in the evening, at the Newton Hotel, Karangahapa Road. '^I|f ANTED, Business Men to Dine ";" at Kiordan's Hotel and Restaurant. All the delicacies of the season, One Shilling. Choice Wines aud Spar-din;; Ales. \J TAN TED. an-Apprentice to tlie V? Cabinetmaklng business.—Holloway and Garlick, City Hall Furniture Establishment, Quccn street. %¥7 ANTED, for town, in a Gentle- V*' man's family, a middle-aged childtesa couple. Husband to mine _i.net garden, Wife as c..ok and laun dress —..launai'ordV, Registry, Queen-street, \f7ANTED, a Governess for a family V I in (lie country ; must bo a fjood musician, also prollciont ia French; references required.— Apply ai tills ofnoo. \TS7ANT_KD to .Buy, a Cottage of V i throe or four rooms (freehold), by Monthly or Week y Instalments, within 15 or 20 minut-s walk from tlie Whaif — Address, stating terms and particulars, to XYZ, at this office W' All TED, a Light Cart, Horse, and Harness, suitable for a Retail Grocer; must be in {,'ood condition.—Apply at this oflico. \ftj ANTED to Purchase, a Freehold "' V Allotment with, a four or five-roomed Cottage erected thoreon, with easy distance o! Queen street —_\d'.i>e..s XX, St_.ii oilieo, VS7ANTED, by a respectable f ? Widower, a suit-.bio person to take charge of a family; one acenßt-.-n.ed to a dairy preferred.— A]inly by J' f.ier, enclosing cj^jy of referenevs, to Ol'Q, Stau Oiflce. WANTED, Boarders, 15s per week; with Sti.arate Bedrooms, 20s and upwards. Pullenj?'s Hotel, Durliam-street _^ \%J ANTEITto ~ SELL, Newcastle V T Coal, Firewood, Hrart of Kauri Shingles, Pa.ings, r.u sacka Oats, 00 sacks PotaioeH.— .pply at the Railway T Mart, Onehunga. Mark well: Glass, China. Earlhenwaie, Oilman's Stor.-s and Groceries of host quality always in supply.—A. Somkiivillk. ANTED, a Man to put up light work aud finish.—T. and EL Ilea.h, Coot , and Shoe Depot, Upper Symonds street, TITANTED KNOWW, Adelphi 7 f Oyster and Music Saloon, corner of Queen and Kort-streeta. Rest attendance. ( hoico Ballads nt intervals by ihe Waitresses. Professor Morton in his astounding feats of Hoops, Oyiters, and Glasses. PA^_BoyWantcd._ rro BARBERS.—"Wanted to dispose -S of the Good-will of tho Te Aro liair Cutllnp and Shaving Saloon, in the contro of tlie Town cf Wellington, doiiij. a good trade in Fancy Goods and Tobacco business. Tho Good-will to br sold eh.:ap. Stuck and Fixtures at a va nation. The cause of giving up, going into hotel business.—Apply to T. Jonos, Te Aro Shaving Saloon.—Wellington, July 17, 187 G. '%Pr ANTED KNOWN, that D. '» V GOLDIE is prepared to suj>ply all kinds of Timber and other lUilldirg Material:., including Sashes, Doors, mouldings. Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Kails. Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gam Laths, Shingles, &c., &<_., at tho lowest market price, at hid Yards, Custom-house strect, TIT AN TED Known, Stretton'y Book, > 9 Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot ia now 208, Queen-street, opposite McArthur, Shera's new ■\\';>ri house TM ANTED Known, that E. Carr V V oilers special advantages to buyers cf Tim ber at tho Wailcuwau Yards, Cußtom-house-strost and Breakwater Road. Vjj7 A NTED Everybody to Know, , V that the undersigned has made a still further I-ar?o Reduction in his Prices. Good ser viceable. Biding Baddies, 45a e.ich, with mounts; Strom? durable Double-Rein Bridles, 9a Cd each; Strong durable Single-Rein Bridles, 7s Cd each ; all other goods proportionately cheap, to make room for largo shi(>mei.la to arrive per Rohina Dunlop, and other vessels, nearly due.— W. S. JONES, Wholesalo and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen-street. N.B.— A few best quality Biding Saddles, Bllghtly damaged, for sale vory oheap. WANTED KNOWN, that John Tayior is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. AB orders attended to with despatch WANTED, my old customers and friends, to know that I have again gone int' the Timber Trade, and although there is now more competition than when they patronised me, in IS6I, I am still prepareu to supply them with a superior quality of Timber as cheaply as anyone. Orders taken for Deck and Ship Planking up to 50 feet long, also Long Timber for Tie Beams and Girders. At present on hand:—Broad Boards up to 30 in. wide, and every size of Kauri Timber for House or Ship Building. ROBT. BARTLEY, Timber Yard, Breakwater Road. ANTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Machine and Howe's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of H igrh-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stocfe. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gnopes repaired, tested, and adjusted. ANTED KNOWN, that J.MORRISON Is prepared to executa all kinds of ASPHALTING at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. TT T ANTED, Subscribers to Magazines V» to know that they can have the numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Music an<9 other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Office, Wyndham street. s NTKD Known, Jno. C. Clough, Machinist, Masefield's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewiuer Machines in the pro vince. All work e;uaranteed of best materials and quality and lowest remunerative charge. Model hteara Engine Castings, complete sets, from 7s 6d. 4 few First-class lock-stitch Sewing Machines for sale if? h7 ha z a r d ~G UNMAKES (Late of the Thames), QUEEN-BTEEfcT, AucKiiAM), opposite A. Dornwell's, IMPORTER OP EVERY DESCRIPTION OF FIRE-ARMS AND GUN MATERIALS. Adam9's Colt's, Smith and Wesson's, Sharp's, Henry's, Lancaster's Snider. Lefaucheux, Flobert's Riflfg wad Pistols Dixon's and Hawfcsley's Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, &c. Eley and Joyce's Cr.ps, Wads, and all lands of Brcechloading Ammunition. New work made to order. Repairing done in the best man Dei. and warranted to Rive satisfaction. On the premises is a NKW SHOOTING GALLERY. replete -with all modern improvements, and supplied wich Rifles and Pistols of the best makers. N.B.—Fire-arms and Ammunition purchased or exchanged. ~^M. "pOR LONDON DIRECT. $T V\._ TO FOLLOW THE CARNATIC. M >Jkf ■ \£giii& J&%& The Al clipper barquo ROBINA DimiiOP, 493 tons register, will commence to load as above on Discharge of her Inward Cargo. Having part of her Lading r-lready engaged, she will meet with good good dispatch. For freight or passage apply to New Zealand Shipping Company (Limited). JOHN BATGER, Agent, j Auckland, July £ 12,1876.



rpEACHING OF THE PIANOFORTE. To (be Ladies and Gentlemen of Auckland.—Mß. HENRY EOWE bears to offer his services aB Teacher of the Pianoforte. Having bad many years tuition in la the p.rt, he submits la.'k qualifications for the patronage of the genera! public. He visits tho pupilr at their hemes, or a* his private residence lessons are piven. Being his profession, be purposes to give le.saous at £i 3s per Quarter, one lesson per week, so that many who would hitherto hr.ye been orlad to learn, and were limited on account of tli9 liif.h r.itc of charges, may now avail .hrniselves of this artistic accomplishment —Address Mrs Daares, Karangahape Road, opposite L. D. Nathan's. T UNCTIO N HAL L, W Next the Junction Hotel, Epsom. A Select Quadrille Party will bo held every Wed nesday night, ripening Night, next Wednesday, August 2, " Under the superintendence of ihe Com mittee. OR SALE, on easy terms, a really Good Dairy Farm, 42y, acres., with goodHou.se, Stables, Sheas, and all necedsary Buildings, suitable fir carrying on the same. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8. Queen-greet. J 7*oll SALE, an eiglit-ioonied House, with Btabling and out-buildings, 20 minutes walk from town.— R. Anderson, East-Btrcot, Newton. rpO LET, or for Sale, on easy terms, jj_ in Union-street, Freeman's Bay, a House of 7 rooms, with bathroom and laundry; s;as and water laid on, and good well on the premises —-Apply to 0. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. ERWANJEE FRAMGEE.—Mr. Wright, late of St Andrew's, Scotland, will oblige Captain Frator by calling or leaving his address at the Northern Club. FIE owner of a Brown Fur Muff found in Parnell is requested to call at this office. TENDERS required for the erection of a Manse at Pukekohe. Plans, eto, to be seen at Mr J. Henderson's Shop, Wyndhain-strect, on and after Wednesday, 2nd August next E. DICKSON. nno BTJILDE R~S Tenders will bo received i_p to noon on Saturday, the Cth August, for.the Erection of a Church and School for the Primitive Methodist Congregation of Sheridan-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-3treet. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. CITY WE*T No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wellington-street. EVENING- CLASSES. ENGLISH, ARITHMETIC. BOOK-KEEPING, he. —Mr Hakrison and Mr Pvcrovt. Terms, is Cd per weoK. Junior Elementary Class, Is per w-jek. FKENCH.—Mods. F Pki.tzer, of tho Collrgo of Henri Quatro. Paris. Terms, is per lesson of one hour. Three lessons per week, 2a (id GERMAN.—Latin. Algebra, and Geometry: Mr J. T. G. ir.-:ss".N. of the University of Kiel. Terms, Is per !e«Son of ono hour. Throe insaoi s per week, 2s 01. Tw; or moro subjects by agreement. Book-keoplng Ciasn for Ladies. Monsieur I'y.lt/.y.r and Mr Hrnskn beg to intimate that their eVMiiugs are fUily occupied, but they are open to accept a f• w additional Morning or Day en gagements with Schools or Private Pupils. For terms, eto , apply at the School. m EMPLAR BENEFIT SOCIETY. J The usual Monthly Meeting of the above Society will be h: ld In ti'.o Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on Tuesday Evening next, tho Ist August, at 7.30 pm. The Secretary will be in attendance at 7 p.m. tj receive names and deposits from intending candi ' Members in arrears can again be admitted to full ben» fits on payment of buck contributions and pro due'ion of doctors certificate, if appliod for on or bolero tho next meeting night. 3EBBOPt Secretary. TO OCCUPIERS AND OWNERS 01 CITY PROPERTY. Town Clerk's Office, Ist August, IS7G. Notice is hereby given that the current GeneraV Special Water, and Special Loan Eatcs are now due and must bo paid fourteen days after delivery ol notices. All Eatcs and Rents are Payable only at the Offlcf of tho C.ty Council Receivor, Canada Buildings Qaeen-street, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 3( p.m. daily; Saturdays, 10 am.to 1 p.m. Owners become liable for ail rates remaining impair for a period of three months (from Is. June last). Purchasers of City Properties, either by public pur chase or private purchase, aro advised to obtair receipts for all ratos that maybe duo theroon, prioi to the sale. It is re quested t.-.at the rate notices maybe pre wonted at the time of payment. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk, !npiIISTLE HOTEL. OUR UP-STAIRS BAR Will be Open on SATURDAY, AUGUST 5. TO BE SHORTLY PUBLISHED Edited by R. J. Fklttib, "The History of tin So-called Honest Man of.Queen-street." TU'EW T\RESS "MATERIALS H. ATKINS HAS OPENED ALL THE NEW STYLES 01 DRESS MATERIALS FOB THE AUTUMN & WINTER SEASON COMPRISING — PLAIN AND FANCY GOODS, PLAIN WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS BLACK VELVETEENS SERGES BLACK SILK VELVET &c, &0., &0. A SPLENDID STOCK OF BLACK SILKS Same as always kept in Stock, and noted ns docidedly the Besty Wearing in tho Market. THE PRICES OF BLACK SILKS ARE TH. LOWEST IN AUCKLAND. A VERY HEAVY STOCK of BLANKETS Bought much under, value, to be SOLD CHEAP. Sheetings, Quilts, Long Curtains, Calicoes, an Manchester Goods. Splendid value in this Department. "QUEEN'S HOUSEHOLD PATTERN TAELE LINEN. jEUat Opened, a Beautiful Pattern. Will wear a lifetime. All sizes in stock, with Napkins to match, and the Price very reasonable. NEW CLOTHING! NEW TWEEDS Cheap Tweeds for Boys'^weai. REAL MOSGIEL TW EEDS, 3s IID PER YA: H. ATKINS.



| T>BTNO_B OF WALES THEATRE. ~ Unab.it'd Enthusiasm is nightly called forth by tho inimitable performance of 3np-or?>.-d by SIR. GECRGi G.IDDEN6, the Young and Talented C median TO-NIGHT !!! Ficnt 1\ ;•.■_-1 of ihe now sovsstio^ drama, entitled. "THE 'I !TTT.->3 r>.;XKCTIVE," with new scenery and magn .Set/at lime-light effects. Florence Lar.glX:; (a Young L uiy wi'li more than her : share of ohrioi-iti). Jane Aim , vMioolahan (irom tho j West of Ireland), Mrs Gamms^e (aa Ancient Nurse), Harry Rocket (a Fcst You"g Man), Christina Kraut aeurasen (from Germany), NELL; Lodovlc Stuyve saiit (a German ri..ari.or and Swindler), Mr. GEORGE GIDDSuNS.—Lurim: tin ei-.iii.i-i; NELL will introduce several JNY.-.7 i-o)i,id, Bane. &, iXolos. he., and sing r_ Grai-d Medley Duot ->vith Mr George Giudens. Dress Cireie, f._; Stalls, 2.6 d ; Pit, Is. Striking 'Novelties in preparation. . • *"" ' ' -'O'KO np HEAT II S ROTA L. JL Lesso.. .. Martin Simonsen, GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW THEATRE, MONDAY, 14th AUGUST, BY SIMONSH-N';-. 1-OY.Mi ENGLISH-ITALIAN OPERA BOUEI'E COMPANY OF SIXTY PEI.FUi-iMi_.li3. Box-oilieo now open for sale of Season Tickets at Messrs. Upton & Co.'?, Queen-street. DEVONPORT HALL, NORTH SHORE. A GRAND VARIETY PERFORMANCE will be given by tho Leading Amateurs of Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the oth instant, to consist of Song and Dances, Sentimental and Comic Songs, Silver Belt Jig, Nigger Farces, etc , etc.' Front rieats, 'is ; __.aek Seats, 2a. P. DOItAN, Manager. -\Y. MAHONEY, Secretary. GREAT AND UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS OF THE SKATING RINK IN THE AUCKLAND MARKET. The Aspk.Jt pronounced by all to be far superior to Boards for Skating npon. AUCKLA-ND MARKET ! AUCKLAND MARKET! TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! AND Oil FRIDAY EVENING. The proprietors fcavo irueh pleasure in informing the Auckland public that, after much trouble and expense, they have made arrangements with the Le see for the Ufee of the Market, the Asphalt Fioor of which nifckeH Boiler bkating an equal iC not a more exhilarating pas.imc than Skating on ico, and affords a clear run of somu 200 yard;! or mora. An Efficient Baud will be in attendance each evening. Doors open at 7 30. Entrance from Queen-street, MAGIC LANTEEN Entertainment with Mu.ic and Spelling Bee, St Sepulchre's Sunday School, Lorne-3tro«t Hall, Tuesday Evening, August 1. To commence at 7 sharp. Admittance, Is; Ciiiiflreii, ir.if-prico. AMALGAMATED SOCIETY OF CAS- J±. PENTEBS AiND JOINERS.—Auos. land Branch, No. 252. ANNIVERSARY SOIREE, LORNE-STREET HALL. The Members of the above, and their Friends will spend a Social Evening on WEDNESDAY NIGHT. Mubic, Son 3, and Dances. Mr G. Wright will ca'-er for the inner man. Mr G Wright's Strinsyßand will delight those who aro fond of the poetry of motion, and like to trip it on the light fantastic Tickets, 7s 6d and ss. Tea at 0 30: D_mcing at 9 p.m. Refreshments (exclusive of wines), free. B- E. GATE AND, Hon Sec. to Committee. T. JAMES' PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. ANNUAL SOIREE. 3'ho Annual SOIREE will ba held in the Church, Wellington-street, on iWEDNESDAY Evening, August 2. Music will be rendered on a highly efficient scale by an experienced Choir. Addressed will bo delivered by several Clergymen and others. Tea on the Table at half-past six o'clock. Tickets, la Cd each, and Children, half-price. At the conclusion of the Soiree, the Annual Meet ing of tho Congregation will be hold UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH SABBATH-SCHOOL. On TDE3DAY, Ist August, the ANNUAL TEA MEETING will be held. After Tea, a Public Meet ing, when addresses will bo delivered by Ministers Teachers, and Friends, to be interspersed by musica! selections. Tea at 0.30. Tickets, Is 0d each. QHANNON AND FERGUS GOLD KJ> MIKING COMPANY (LIMITED). i A Call (the second) of Threepence per Share has l this day been made by the Directors of the above named Company, payable at tlie Company's Ro;;is tered Office in Albert and Davy-streets, Grahamstown, on Wednesday, the oth day of August-, 1576. D. G. MACDONNELL, Manager. Thamc-r,, 31st July, 1376. A LINABUBY AND CO. OFFICfAL NOTICE. WORTH OF DBAPERY AMD CLOTHING TO BE SOLD. The PARTNERSHIP of A. LINABURY & CO. expiring by limitation, our EXTENSIVE STOCE MUST BE CLEARED, and our Accounts called in, to settle existing Partnership business, we now ojtet our ENTIRE STOCK of DRAPERY & CLOTHING, etc., etc., at COST. We Mean Business ! J ! CASH with us is, the LOWEST PRICES tht People of Auckland have ever seen. This is no Humbug ! We do not make Low Price: on one Line of Goods only, but on the ENTIRI STOCK. CASH will BUY these GOODS CHEAP! mr SA LE NO W ON ! ! tS" LOOK IN AND SEE !!! A. LIN AH UJRY $ CO., 224 and 226, Queen-street. | "1/fABSHALL & CO'PELAIVDV' -LfJL CELEBRATED DuNEDIN AAAA, J?ALE Ale In Bot es, Quarts, and Pints, FOR SALE BY l J. O. MORRIN & CO. GROCERS, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, 'QUEEN ■ STREEI Next door to the New Theatre. N.B. —AJI orders carefally Packed and DeUvere n any part of the:] Town or Suburbs. ' TO-MORROW. : , AT THE CORNER MART. AT 11 O'CLOCK. THE Subscriber will continue hi TRADE SALE of CANDLES, ENGLIS . FLAVOURING TEAS, SARDINES, SALT, SOD_ " CURRANTS, RAISINS. &0. Also, 72 bags Potatoes ex Peri 60 Best Wairoa Cheese 30 kegs Butter 70 bags Maize ■ ' Sacks Baker's Flour. GEORGE BIBBIN, Auctioneer. i



JX O T I C E. I Arthur's Auction Mart, Queen-street. | DIVISION of the FRIDAY'S MARKET- I DAY SALE. | In order to faciLtato bUEiuess, I have found it 1 | necessary to tiiko oul: a Second Auctioneer's Licence | and will in fatnro hold 1 TWO DISTINCT SALES ON TITB MARKET-DAY I On and after FIt!D_»Y, July 21. | My WEEKLY SALE of t'ium i.nd Dairy Produoo, 'I Groceries, Piovisiong, o>o will be commenced at 11 1 a.m sharp, and at) o'clock I wil' proceed with tho Sale of Household Fur re and Effects, and Other '. Goods. AMPLE STORAGE ROOM, Every Convenience for * Buyer and Seller. . : Sales Promptly Effected. ACCOUNT SALES PROMPTLY BEND EBRD. \ LAND, SOFT GOODS, ANT) OUT-DOOR SALES * -UNDERTAKEN. \ A Registry kept for Land and llouso Property for ; Sale by Priv.".to Contract. With thanks to my friends for past favours, R. ARTH TJ R, j Auctioneer land and commission aoen THURSDAY, AUGUST 3. WORKING OXSN. TTOR SALE, at Eemnera, on Thurs- j JC day, 3rd instant, at 12 o'clock, j A Pair of Large Leading Oxen, in good condition. Can hi; recommend, d at; quiet workers ALFRED BUCKLAND. mHE II A V M A R X E T. FOR SALE, Good Samples- Oats, 33 the bushel Barley, 4a ~ Maize, 5a „ ALFRED BUCKLAND. WEDNESDAY", AUGUST 9. \ 17011 SALE, by auction, at Wel -57 Hugs,ua, on ihe above date (unless previously dispostd ol privately), One 35 hp Engine, tultrble.Xi r a paddle stermer Particulars on application at the NZiS Co's t offices, Wellington. R. ». LEDGER; Manager. TO-MORROW, 11 a.m. BY AUCTION. TO CLEAR CONSIGNMENTS. Bf\ KEGS SALT BUTTER, from vJ* Waiuku, Pukekohe. Pokeno, Slangapai, &c. 150 sacks Canterbury Potatoes, Onions 40 tins Assorted Confectionery 13 caskß Superior Currauts.-Raislns 100 cases Johnson's Jam, lib tins -50 casts Wilson's ditto ditto Tea, Sardines, Tobacco, Spice, Chalk Apples, Bacon, Hams, Oatmeal, R. ARTHUR Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2. CITY MART. 35 PACKAGES GENERAL DRAPERY, MAIS CHESTER GOODS BLANKETS, FLANNELS WINCEYS, DRESS MATERIALS HOSIERY, MERCERY UNDERCLOTHING. STAYS MEN'S AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING WHITE AND CRIMEAN SHIRTS &C-, &c, &c. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions from the Importers to sell by auction, at the City Mart, oa Wednesday next, 2nd August, at 11 o'clock, 85 Packages of the above Gcods, for absolute sale. I Catalogues wil^be issued to tho Trade. I Terms Libera , THURSDAY, AUGUST 3. £500 WORTH OF WATCHES. • GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, GOLD AND SILVER CHAINS, CLOCKS, &o. HpHE subscribers have received in- JL structiona from Mr K. D. Sykes (o sell by auction, at the rooms, Fort-street, on Thursday next, 3rd August, at 11 o'clock, THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF HIS STOCK, Consisting of 40 Gold and Silver Watches Gold and Silver Chains Vienna and American Clocks. The Auctioneers desire to call attention to the above Sale of Watches. They were imported by Mr K. D. Sykes (late President of the Manchester Watchmakers' . Association) direct from the Celebrated Manufactory of Messrs Grossman & Co., Holborn, London, with a view to open a First-class Business in Queen-street. With each Watch will be given a Stamped Guarantee, and will be kept in good condition free of charge for twelve months. . SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, r Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2. OATMEAL! OATMEAL! c Ex Stag s @ Lyttelton. ! ON ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. HpHE subscribers have received in -d_. t tructions to sell at the Mart, Port-street, on Wednesday next, 2m} Augnso, at 11 o'clock, "Moir & Co."—lßo bags Oatmeal, each 251bs. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, AUGUST 4. 3 HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 4th inst., at 11 j o'clock, An assortment cf useful Household Furniture. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. <» MONDAY, AUGUST 7. FREEHOLD BUSINESS PREMISES, GRAHAMSTOWN. ? ' BY ORDER OF THE REGISTRAR OF THE SUPREME COURT. >.d mHE undersigned have received in -1 structiors from the Registrar of the Supreme - Court, to sell by public auction, at the Land Mart Fort-street, Auckland, on Monday, 7th August, at 12 o'clock noon, All that Parcel of Land, being part of Allotment 526 Block 20, and Allotment 520A, Grahams town, having a frontage to Owen-street of 86 IS feet 2 inches, and situate at the corner of H Abraham-street, together with the to *o Shops erected thereon, as occupied by Mr Jumes ' Mcßotcrts. _ r The conditions of sale may be seen at the offices of Messrs. Hesketh and Richmond, Solicitors for the Vendor; and full information respecting the pro perty may be had on appli6at_on to SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. i