and enemies. He Bhould suggest that a fresh board of directors should be elected to work v,ith Mr Hanney. jlr Tierr.ey seconded. Mr A. Beetbam said he had only withdrawn his resolution for an adjournment to give an opportunity of discussion. He should claim that his resolution be now put before any —"""regular row now began, and the chair- voice was completely drowned. Mr Howard accused Mr Beetham of not having acted properly about the letters. He should have brought them before the directors. Mr Beetham : " I did, and thay took no notice." Mr Howard : " You went to Coromandel. and got the detective to write these letters." Mr Beetham: "It is false. I never saw the nun." Mr Tierney said he thought from what they saw that day the Auckland direotors could not settle anything. Mr Chapman and Mr Hurst refused to withdraw their resolutions. On the Chairman putting up Mr Cnap. roan's amendment, 16 hands were held up for it and 9 against it. Mr Beetham : Gentlemen, this is only an attempt to shelve the question. It is a vile attempt to hoodwink the meeting. Cries of " Put it again." This time only six were held up. Mr Beetham : I object; there were 16 just now. My amendment was put and carried. The Chairman : The confusion prevents shareholders understanding the position. Cries for adjournment. Mr Beetham : I demand that my motion be put. (Great confusion.) Mr Chapman : I'll withdraw mine If Mr Hurst will his. j It was understood that Mr Beetham with drew his motion before out of courtesy to the meeting, and it should be put before any thing else. (Cheers.) The Chairman said if Mr Chapman's amendment were withdrawn Mr Beetham's amendment would be taken first. Mr Chapman then withdrew his amend ment. Mr Beetham's amendment was put and carried on the show of hands by 25 against 14, (Tremendous cheering.) Mr Hurst: " I demand a poll." (Hisses and cheers.) Mr Brett moved and Captain Daldy secon ded; that the poll be kept open till 2 o'clock to-morrow. This was the signal for a fresh burst of cheering, and about 50 or 60 of the persons left, believing the motion was carried, but the chairman afterwards declared he should take the poll. Upon this, all those opposed to the action of Meesrs. Watt and Daldy left the hall and refused to vote. Messrs Joseph Craig and W. C. Daldy jun., the scrutineers, took the votes as follows : For the motion, 17 ; against, 3,938. At this stage, Captain Daldy, seconded by Mr Peacock, carried a motion that the meeting be adjourned till to-day at two o'clock.

TODAY.

The extraordinary meeting adjourned from yesterday was resumed this afternoon, C. J. Stone, Esq., in the chair. The chairman said he had a motion put into his hand, which was moved by Mr Hurst seconded by Mr Wardrop, to the effect, "That the share holders had full confidence in the Anckland directors, and requesting them not to retire, and expresses their confidence in Mr George Hanney, the mine manager. Mr Stovin rose to move an amendment. *% Mr Beetham rose to a point of order. It was necessary to give three days notice before making the motion, and the Chairman had no right to put the motion. The Chairmdn re-read -the motion which, Captain Daldy considered, was pertinent to the question, and the relevant to the meet ing. Mr Beetham said the motion was so nicely worded that two things were involved, and they could not vote" for the Anckland Directors without expressing their confidence in Mr Hanney. Captain Daldy _rid that Mr Beetham wa« competent to move an amendment. Mr Beetham then said that he would move as an amendment "That the Directors TPT. T*-1 The chairmrn said that Mr Stovin was in possession of the meeting Mr Stovin then said that if Mr Hurst', resolution was carried, the Coromandel directors would be dissatisfied. On the other hand, the Auckland directors would be dissatisfied, and he thought the object for which the meeting was called should be carried ; and in order tb give the shareholder, an opportunity of expressing their opinions, he wonld move as an amendment ' — " That the object of this manttng will be belt carried out by tne retirement of the whole of the directors. In order to give the shareholders the power of selecting those in whom they have confidence to manage their property, and this meuting therefore reqn*sts their retirement. Mr i hapman said this wa. hi. motion yesterday, and he would second it now.'* Mr Woollams requested to be allowed to explain a misapprehension which the morn ing paper reporters seem to have laboured under, as to what he said yesterday. In regard to the appointment of Mr Spence, he said that gentleman had already been ap pointed, and it was giving them an obnoxious task to object to him. He wished to ask Mr Clarke whether the poll yesterdoy had been formally demanded by three shareholders ? Were the three names entered in the minutes? Mr Hurst said, yesterday, he distinctly asked for a poll, and two others with him. The secretary said he was busily engaged at the moment getting the candles, bnt the matter would be corrected to-day. Mr Woollams proceeded to say that the minutes did not show that a poll was demanded in accordance with the rules ; he objected to burke any enquiry, which was a very wrong thing ; he thought the directors should retire. Mr Hurst: That was done yesterday. Mr Woollams : Mr Hurst, if you do not know how to behave yourself yon ought to. The Bpeaker then referred to the statement yesterday made by Captain Daldy that the Coromandel directors had inspired articles written in the Mail against Mr Hanney. He asserted that statement was a lie, and he could now prove it. Mr Stone called the speaker to order for his language. Mr McLeod : It is deserved. ' Mr Woollams then read a telegram from Mr Brown, the Editor of the Mail, contra dicting Captain Daldy's statement. After considerable discussion, the chairman first put Mr Stovin's amendment, which resulted ln 19 in favour of and" 14 against it. Mr Hurst immediately demanded a poll, and Messrs Brett and Mr Wardrop were chosen scrutineers.

NEGLECTED CORRESPONDENCE.

BATCH No. 2.

DULLNESS IN THE IRON TRADE.

" Parabola" urges co-operation as the remedy for the present dullness in the Iron trade. He suggests that "a few intelligent and honorable working engineers should meet, and agree upon ono or two main prin ciples of co-operation, reduce there to matter of fact by calling a general meeting of the trade, gather the "willing together, complete a deed of co-operation by law, and combine all their titles of estate and fnnds, depositing them in a safe bank. Then, such a firm, healthy and business-like in appearance, Would undoubtedly meet with that ready help and countenance which the public re serves to welcome all lawful and wisely arranged enterprises." -,_ ._ EARNINGS OF LABOURING MEN. ~ "A Labourer" replies with great force to 11 Durante Vitas'" __rpriM at the nnmbor o

appeals for assistance, and his statementltha. against their families and society by not pro !L« sicl ™ess or accident. He says : i,- a /' « ' there are scores, I may say hundreds of us now in Auckland who can scarcely earn enough to keep the wolf (star vation) from our doors. How then, I ask durante Vita," are we to provide for the future? Let us go Into figures and prove what 1 say. A labourer's wage is 7s per diem, and some contractors who have done a good thing themselves are trying to grind labourers down to 63 or 6s 6d per day. Well, in winter we cannot average more than three days per week ; that is twenty-one shillings. House rent costs ns 7s per week, and firewood about ds, so that leaves us lis for food and rai ment for selves, wife, and children. If ? U?.?_ 0 Vita" had t0 provide himself, wife and children on lis per week, I don't think he would be able, any more than we are, to put even lOd per week into a Life Insuranoe society. And again, after a job is finished we are often a week or two before we get another, so that if we do earn a few shillings extra at any time It is all mortgaged to the butcher or grocer before we get it. If work mm.' get brisker ' D.V. needn't be surprised If the breadwinner requires charitable assist* ance as well as the widows and orphans, and that very shortly. Did " Durante Vita" write against the subscription to our late Super's wife? Has he written against the 'three thousand' to the Agent-General's family ? I guess not j and for why ? Because I suppose he Is a Christian, and believes in the precept ' To him that hath shall be given, but to him that hath not even that shall be taken away what he hath. ' " CHARITABLE EFFORTS. "Mellora" writes in support of the proposal for " constituting a permanent committee to organise methods for realising the bounty of those so willing to give to casesof distress that are continually arising, and in future to regulate the bestowment of pnblic benevolence more evenly. He commends it to Mr Ewington and his co workers, and observes that "the chairman of the Cotton entertainment suggested the regular holding of entertainments in further ance of this plan, and his suggestion was so well received by the large audience at the Yonng Men's rooms, that I am sure such an enterprise would be not only popular, but successful."

FISHERMEN MISSING.

An open boat containing three fishermen, named John Brown, Andrews, and French, put to sea on Tuesday last, the boat and party being bound on a fishing oruise to the Reef, from which they were expected to retnrn the same night. Two days elapsed, and nothing was heard of them, and their prolonged absence caused great alarm among their friends, as it was known they had no provisions for an extended cruise. We are glad to learn that the men returned safely this morning, having been detained qb Motn Tapu by the adverse wind which has been blowing for the last few days.

MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.

The annual meeting of the members and subscribers of rhe Mechanics Institute was held last evening, when there was a very good attendance, Mr. P. A, Philips, the President, occupying the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed, the Secretary read the report and balance-sheet. The report showed that during theyear the indebtedness of the Institute had been diminished as much as possible. At the commencement of the year their liabilities were £105, but now stood at £70. A re duction of the sum usually expended in magazines had been made, and part of the debt (£6O) incurred last year for periodicals had been paid off. The funds had been augmented by an entertainment given in the Choral Hall, which realised £ig 5s 6d. The thanks of the Committee were due to Mr. Brett and the ladies who acted with him in this matter. An increase of 140 volumes had been made to the library during the year, costing £34. as. The number of volumes added to the library during the previous year had been 73, at a cost of £16. The committee were grateful to Sir G. Grey for authorising a vote of to the Institute, and a similar sum to the technical classes. _ The average attendance at these classes was thirty, and the working continued to give satisfaction, There had been a gradual falling off in the number of subscribers, and the books now showed—Yearly sub scribers, 36; quarterly to both library and reading rooms, 103 ; quarterly to library alone, 123; quarterly to reading-rooms alone, 80; life members, 12 ; total, 354. The number of issues from the library for the year amounted to 11,500, besides periodicals and newspapers, which had a large circulation. A Chess Club had been formed in connection with the reading-rooms, and at present numbered 25 members. With respect to the Athenaeum shortly to be established in the city, the committee thought the advisability of incorporating the two institutions wets a matter for very serious consider ation. The balance-sheet shewed total receipts during the year to have been j£4°si and expenditure *4°5. leaving the total liabilities of the Institute at ,£79 is Bd. On the motion of Mr Leslie, seconded by Dr. Home, the report and balance-sheet were adopted. The chairman referred to the proposed Athenseum, and stated that owing to the proposed constitutional changes It was not likely they would receive further support from the Government. A long discussion then took place on the question of amalgamation of the institutions, when it was unani mously carried that the matter be left in the hands of the new committee. The following are the officers elected for the ensuing vear ;—Sir George Grey, Patron; Benjamin Tonks, Esq., M.H.R, President; Messrs Philips and Brett, Vice-Presidents ; Mr W. J. Clark, Treasurer. Com mittee : Mr Clayton, Dr Kidd, Messrs Farrell, Gledhill, Worthington, Dr Home, Messrs » Garland, G. i-vitt, Keesing, Hazard, Robinson, and Taylor. Auditors: Messrs Field and Bums. ... A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed the meeting.

TELEGRAPHIC.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Oarnatic Dividend. In the Carnatic a dividend of £2$ per share has been declared. The Union Beach has a parcel of specimens, obtained last night. Attention is wholly absorbed as to the result of the Uni beach meeting.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Agency.) Wednesday.

Colonial Bank. The Colonial Bank meeting was held to day. The chairman referred to the satisfac tory condition of the bank affairs, and spoke in high terms of the acquisition of Mr Cowie as general manager. The capital of the bank was now held among 2467 proprietors, and it wonld not be necessary to make an other call for a considerable time. The note circulation shews an increase of »10,1d9. 669 new accounts had been opened with the bank in the colony since' December last. One hundred shareholders were present, and Mr W. Morrah was elected director. Presentation. ... Captain Lloyd has been presented with a gold chain and locket by officers of Taranaki, which vessel he is leaving. Casualties- A portion of the scaffolding of the new Telezraph Office gave way to-day. Several men fell a distanoe of 16 feet, three being taken to the hospital severely id jured. A fisherman, named Alfred* was killed yesterday at Sandfly Beach Port Chalmers, while attempting to climb a cliff 200 feet hieh He missed his hold, falling on rooks Beneath, and died four hours later. The man and two others were compelled to »b«ndon their boat, and trying to reach mainland the accident occurred.

TAURANGA.

(From oar own Correspondent.) ; ■ This day.

Governnment Economy. Another proof of Government economy has come to ligH An armed constable stationed at Taupo, who has two private horses, receives rhirtv shi lings a day for their use in carrying overiaS themaiL. Carrying the mail by orderlies is if any thing more expensive than fee late coach service. Penny wise, &c

PORT CHALMERS.

(Per Press Telegram Agency,) M£^W^i This day,^

City of New York. The bar is still unfavourable, and the City of New York is detained. The ship William Davie is at the Heads. She is 81 days from London.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATES COURT.

This Day.

(Before R. 0. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIFFS.

John McLachlan v. Theodore Walker; claim, £5 9s 5d., draperie3 ; costs, £1 2s. George Tupp v. Joseph Highley; claim, £2 3a 6d., cheque ; costs, 14s. Edward Hodgson v. Wm. Way; claim, £12 Is 6d., promissory note ; costs, £2 (Mr Klssling for plaintiff) Holdship and Co. v. John Booth; claim £14 3s 2d., balance of account for timber (Mr Wade proved the claim, and Mr Dufaur appeared for plaintiff); costs, £2 ss. C. Westphal v. Archibald Little; claim, £3 2s 3d, boots and shoes; costs, 18s. C. Westphal v. George Barrett; claim, £6 13s ; costs, £3 2s. Archibald Campbell v. Henry Carroll; claim, £2 Bs., shoes and Blippers, balance, £1 8s ; costs, 14s. W. Jones v. Thom.s Lupton ;claim £17 19s 6d., saddlery account; costs, £1 4s. Edward Ellis v. James Carlyle; claim, L 5 15 6d. Edward Ellis, olaim, £3 3s with costs. Mr Kissling for plaintiff in both caßes; Mr Usher proved the debts. THORNTON V. DE LIA3. Claim, | £27. Tms was a olaim for breach of agreement in connection with the Prince of Wales Theatre. Mr Tyler for plaintiff, and Mr Russell for defendant. Mr Tyler asked that this ease might be again adjourned for a fortnight as Mrs Thorn ton was in a delicate condition, and not able to attend. Mr Russell, under the circumstances, con sented, and the case was adjourned for a fortnight. R. C. WEBSTER V. ISRAEL WENDELL. Claim, £11 10s. Mr Joy for plaintiff. This was a claim for a supply of harness, supplied by plaintiff (a saddler) to defendant (a gardener). The case was submitted by consent of the parties to arbitration, and the award was brought up, viz : £7 15s ; costs, £3 12s. APP_IO_-ION. Mr Tyler made an application on the part of a person named John McGarrigle, a photo grapher, to issue a warrant for the arrest of a lady named Minnie Williams, for a number of portraits which bad been taken by the plaintiff. The balance of amount, £2 Bs, was still owing, and the young lady was about to make her exit from New Zealand by the Hero. His Worship said there were he feared difficulties in the way, the young person being under age and having a husband. Mr Tyler said that the marriage certificate could be produced, and the plaintiff was acting with his eyes open. His Worship hoped so, and granted the warrant for the arrest of the young lady. ELIZABETH A. NICHOLSON V. THOMAS HORAN. Claim £5 15 6d. Mr. George for plaintiff. In this caße plaintiff sued for professional services due to tbe late Dr. Nicholson, and ia which a judgment summons had been ob iained, but which had been neglected by de fendant, who had left Auckland, and was now in Dunedin in receipt of £3 per week. The Court made an order for payment by instalments of £2 per month, or in default to be committed to prieon. J. S. WILSON V. J. G. BECKER. Claim £43 14s 3d. Mr Tyler for plaintiff, Mr J. B. Russell for defendant. This was a claim for a bill, and interest thereon, Issued in 1870. The case elicited a good deal of discussion, and, finally, Mr , Tyler accepted a non-suit, costs £3 10a. Left Bitting.

THE PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE

The Inauguration of the new seateon at the Prince ©f Wales Theatre, take, place to-morrow (Friday) night, when the great American actress, " Nell," will appear in " No Name," with Mr George Gldden., the diatingtished comedian, and a fnll dramatic company. The piece .elected for the opening night is one that shews to full advantage " Nell's " marvellous protean powers and musical capabilities. Oar old friend Mr C. F. Searle has taken the position of stage manager, and will commence bis reign of office with some great improvements in stage appointments. The company, as now con stituted, is one of the most complete, if not the most complete, that has ever appeared in Auckland. The box-office is at Upton's, as usual.

THE ENGINEERS AND THEIR OFFICERS.

Th_ non-commissioned officer, of the Engineer Volunteers gave a complimentary dinner last evening in the New Park Botel, which compliment was reciprocated by the officers and pleasant to the men. The dinner was provided by Mr Avey in hi. finished style, and gave the utmost satisfaction. The show of red-coata gave an animated appearance to the room. About 60 .at down to dinnar, and did duty heartily as though in the presence of Mars. The chairman of the evening w»» Color-Sergeant Head j the vice-chairman, Se.Rean t E Dawson. Among tha guetts of the evening were Major Gordon, Major Tisdall, Dr Dawson (medical officer). Sergeant- Major Haslem, Captain Ander.on.Sergeant Saunders, and Lieutenant Kitchen. The toast., of the usual loyal and patriotic character, were proposed and drank with enthusiasm. On the reception of the Quoen and Royal Family, the Engineer and City Band struck up " God Save the Queen." fcir George Grey, Ris Worship the Mayor, and Corporation were responded to in a manner more eloquent than words. In answer to the " Army and Navy," Sapper Shaw referred to the pluck and unflinching ardour which had ever been displayed on land and water by the British army and navy, and sketched the difference between an English ar d French soldier, not in dis paragement of either. The Frenchman was hasty and enduring, the Englishman steady, sure, and en during ; bence the successes of the British troops, which were now matters of history. " Our Guests," coupled with the name of Major Gordon, was respon ded to in an able manner by Major Gordon, who ex pressed the pleasure he felt at being present at their hospitable banquet He complimented the Engi neers on the general efficiency and regularity at drill, and would like to see another similar company .tarted, and good men wonld not ba found wanting to MI the ranks of such a company. Major Tisdall also returned thanks In a good spaech, and remarked upon the characteristics of the Engineers from their earliest days ; their picnica and ho.'pitalities were well known to every citizen interested in the volunteer movements. He hqped the company might long occupy th«ir proud position. Captain Anderson also spoke to the toast, and was glad to see so many old faces around them. He com plimented th_ company ln flattering terms on the unanimity of fee.ing and action which had always permeated the ranks of the Engineers. Dr Dawson spoke at soma length in a similar strain; Serg.ant Saunders also followed ln one of hi. thorough south of England speeches, flavoured with tha thymy breath of a H»mpshire common, and told of "hair-breadth escapes," and struggles over the South Down.. The " Band " elicited an excellent reply from Mr Impey, band-master of the Engineers and City Band. Sergaant- Major Haslem, made one of the best speeches of tho evening. He had been a soldier for five-and-thirty yean, and so long as he was spared to labour as drill instructor amongst them he should always feel a plea sure in acting as such ; he was not the man he was, he was going down the hill of life, but hoped as ha had lived a soldier he should die a soldier. Tho 'Ladies' was humourously responded to by Sergeant Eady, w_o did fnll justice to this interesting toast. Although the youngest sergeant in the corps, he was not insensible to th« importance of the toast, and felt that " none but the brave deserve the fair." He could not speal of long service, but ha was ever ready, should necessitj call upon him, to stand up in defence of his country he.-eyed the lasses, and believed in the poetic axiom The world was sad, the garden was a wild, And man, the hermit, sighed, till woman smiled He thanked them fer the toast to tne ladies. Thr Pre. was then proposed and responded to by Mi Blackman, Of the Evening Stab, w.o referred t< gunpowder and letters as two ef the leading agents c civilisation. Th- " Committee " was than drank, ant tha remainder of the evening was devoted to mualr and song. ■ ■ ■

EVENING STAB, TEUBSPAY, JULY 27, 1876.



TV/f AJSUKAU LOYAL ORANGE jXL LODGE, NO. 20. A Royal Aroh Purple Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room, Commercial Hotel, Onehunga, on Friday, 29th instant, at7.3«p.in l «harp. " * By order of the W.M



WANTED, Female Servant (C.ro roandel), ditto Thames, both excellent places ; General Servant and Nursegirl for a gentle man's family; Female Cook and Housekeeper.— Hannaford ."Registry, Queen-atreet. ANTED, a ri.spec.able person as Cook and Laundress where a Housemaid is kept,—Mrs Mowbray, Parnell. . \fU ANTED, a respectable Girl about " " 15 as General Servant; must be able te wash and cook,—Mrs King, Parnell. _ __NT__D~to Sell, at the Market to-morrow, One-year-old Vines for Planting. ANTED KNOWN, Mademoiselle Colima (First Waiteress) will sing the new song "Ginger," To-night.—Ad. lphi O^etei Saloon, corner of Queen and Fort-atreota.—P A. OTANTED, a Journeyman Baker ; v v none but a competent hand need apply.— For address apply at this office, __ ANTED, a good General Servant (who can milk) for the Nor fl. Shore.—Fer address apply at this offioe, .. WANTED, a Vessel to •arry from 100,000 to 150.8iM feet Baulk Timber from Wangaroa to Melbourne.—Qratc-aha-fc fc Co. ANTED, Buyers f©r Best Canter bury Spiced Bacon, 1/flb per roll; Finest Potted Butter, kuperior to most fresh, 1/6 _f R>; for my 2/, 2/6, and 2/ Teas, all of extra value; for my Virginia Tobaccos, all at lowest prices for cash.—F. Whitehead, Tea Dealer and Tobaceontst, Viotorla street. . WANTED, a Lad for the Smith's Shop.—Cousins and Atkln, Victoria Steam Carriage and Wheel Factory. ANTED, a Clicker j constant em ployment to a good steady man.—Bine Boot, Queen-Btreet. WANTED, Boarders, 15s per week j with Separate Bedrooms, 20s and upwards. Puflerig% Hotel, Durham-street __ ANTED to SELL, Newcastle Coal, Firewood, Heart of Kauri Shingles, Pa'ings, 60 sacks Oats, 60 sacks Potatoes.—Apply at the Railway T Mart. Onehunga. Mark well: Glass, China, Earthenware, Oilman's Stores and Groceries of best quality always in supply.—A. Sombrvii.--. ANTED, by a young Married Coup'.e, employment in towa or country; . filing to make themselves generally useful,—Apply by letter to WR, St ah Office ANTED, for Carlyle, Patea, New Plymouth, a r.spactabie Young Person to attend to Shop and Dressmaking} good waives, and a conifortaulo homo.—Apply to Mrs little, eight house down Union-street. ANTKD, for the Bay of Islands, a good General Servant; must be able to cook. Arply on Friday, before 6 o'clock, to Mrs Judd, Eden Cre scent. ANTED, a Man to put up light work and finish.—T. and H. Heath, Boot and Shoe Depot, Upper Symonda street. r& "O BARBERS. —Wanted to dispose A of the Good-will of the Te Aro Hair Cutting and Shaving Saloon, in the centre of the Town cf Wellington, doing a good trade in Fanoy Goods and Tobacco business. The Good-will to be sold oheap. Stock and Fixtures at a va uatlon. The eau«o of giving up, going into hotel business. —Apply to T. Jone., Te Aro Shaving Saloon.—Wellington, July 17, 1870. WANTED Known, 5 per cent, dis count off Herbert H. Smith's Improved Patent Portable Ovens, Colonial Ovens, Wronght-iron Ranges H«.use and Ship Stoves, Improved Patent Portable Boilers, eto. H. H. S. having bought a large plant of machinery, tools, etc, Is enabled to lower tl>e prices of his Ovens so ai to put ttiem ln the means of »viry household.—Auckland Iron Works, Durham itreet West, opposite Buckland's Sale-yard. ANTED, a~General Servant for Tauranga.—Miss Maunsell, St. Mary's Par lonage, ParnelL _____ WANTED, a thoroughly good General Servant; must be able to cook and wash well.—Mrs E. Ellis, Parnell. ANTED, by a Business Man of extensive colonial experience, who is about to reside in Sydney, Commis.ions to Buy and Sell 9oods ln that Market.—Address Hero, Stab Offlot. ANTED, a Youth, who has some knowledge of Cabinet or Carpenter work.— Apply at the Cheap Furniture Mart. Vieteria-street East, WTANTED to Sell, 6 Acres Hear Devonport; £14 per ao.e; payment can be made Bis weekly ; title at onoe.—Apply at this afflo.. ANTED, a respectable CTirl as General Servant; must be aoonhtomed to ohlldreru—Mr Mays, Post-office. North Shore. ANTED, a good General Servant to make herself trenerally useful; referenaei required.—Mrs Yon Per Heyde, Emily Plaoe. i WANTED, a smart Boy About 18 or 14, able to read and write—A»ply WB. Stab offlce before 10 am to-morrow. ', ANTED, Apprentices to tke Dressmaking—Mils Bharwha. l-feH. W~~ ANTED Known, Stretton'* Book, Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depet la now 208. Queen-street, opposite McAvtnmv, Share'i new Warehouse. WANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to bUyer. of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road COMPANION.— Wanted by a young Lady, to whom salary is no objeot, but who desires chiefly a comfortable home, a situation as Companion; has a good knowledge of needlework.— Address " Companion," Post-office, Ponsonby. WANTED, my old customers and friends to know that I have again gone lnt the Timber Trade, and although ther is now more competition than when they patronised me, ln 1861, I am still prepared to .npply them with a superior quaUty of Timber as cheaply as anyone. Order, taken for Deck and Ship Planking up to BO feet long, also Long Timber for Tie Beams and Girders. , . .„. At present on hartd .-—Broad Boards up to 90 In. rvide, and every size of Kauri Timber tor Houae or Ship Building. Timber Yard, Breakwater Road._ FOUND, a Purse containing money. — Owner pleats call at this offioe. FOR SALE, a three-roomed House, One Acre of Volcanic Land, securely fenced'; .bo, thrae-roomed House In town. ___„ H. PARTINGTON, 67, Qneen-street. OST, on Monday last, on Parnell Rise or Selwyn Terrace, a Black Muff lined with silk.—Finder will please return same to this office FOUND, a sum cf Money in Stamp Office.—Owner can have same by applying. I^o COACHMAKERS. —Wanted for X Napier, a flrst-class Bodymaker; wages, 12s per day.—W. Philllppß and Son, Qneen-street ~PA j Mrs Morley's Ha M)..t AUCKLAND GAS COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice la hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders in the Auckland Gas Company (Limited), will be held at the Company's Office, Queen-Btreet, on the Slat instant, at 12 o'clock, to receive the Report of the Directors and the Accounts of the Company; to declare a Dividend for the Half year ending the 30th June last; to elect Directors and Auditors, and any other business that may be brought before the Meeting. By order of th. Board of Director.. mm(^ Secretary. Auckland, July 22,1876. YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. TO-MORROW (FRIDAY) EVENING. WINTER SERIES OF LECTURES, 1876. July 28.—" Our Century."—H. Worthington, Esq. August 4.—" Socrates: his anticipation, of Chris tianity."—Rev. 8. Edger. August 25.—" The Canon of the New Testament."— Dr. Cowie, Bishop of Auckland. September I.—"Young Men: their Dangers and Duties."—Rev. W. Tinsley. September22—To be Announced—Rev. Mr. Tom lbißon. October 6.—" Tennyson."—Dr Bill.. Ooiober 20. —To be announced. —Rev. D. Bruca. Ticket* for Course, to admit Bearer and Lady, 6.; Single Lecture, Is. Commenoe at 7.3 Q. Seat. re_er ved for Ticket-holders until 7.20. Single Season Tioketa, 3s each, apply to the Librarian. Ticket, to be had of all the Bookiellera, th. em bers of the Committee, and the Librarian at the K-Q-P.B. NO3 ICE.—The business of the, undersigned will In lutnre be Closed .row | Sunut en Friday, and Re-open on Saturday at 4 pm, I and amain open until * pm—H L Po*_-_e«(r»», I Taller and Habit Maker, Sbe_tiand-it_e*-~Ant_rtai_i, Jan. 20,1876. I



4*k?__ A UCKLAND STEAM S&EjS^. -CjL PACKET CO. (LIMITED). FOR WAITARA DIRECT. Tbe s.s. GO-AHEAD TO-MORROW, at 12 noon. , "W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. ■*_3__ Fr 0E NEW oALEboNiA'. Mwk^ The barque K i?;_#s_i____ RT A G Captain J. Mortoh, will sail fo_ the above port TO- . MORROW (Friday) Evening. 28th lnßt For freight or passage apply to J. 8. MACFARLANE & CO., Fort-street. •^fl^k TJ.OR LONDON DIRECT. >l_P*ln_# T0 ]FOIjLOW thb oabnaxio. <«BM&siN' The Al clipper barqvt EOBINA » TJNLOP, _93 tons register, will co_a_ae_.ee to load as ahove on Discharge of her Inward Cargo. Having part or her Lading already engage*, she will meet with goed good dlspatoh. _ , _- For freight or passage apply to New Zealand Shipping Company (Limited). Agent. Auckland, July 13,18T0. a *__!_. "P EGULABMONTHLY iMMim. JLIJ STEAM COMMUNICATION 9E_______B* BETWEEN AUCKLAND, SYDNEY, MBBS AND MKLBOURN-L The fast and favourite _._. HERO, OapUln Logan, n_t_y be expected here again about the 20th of August. She will leave for By__-ay add MelttojO-T-. three days after arrival. For freight or parage apply to ORUICKSHANK * CO.. Agents. 19, Qneen-street, July 27, 1876. „ -pvEVONPOBT HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Annual Meeting wiU be held in the Devonfcort Hall on Thursday Evening, tho 27 th instant, at 7.30, to receive the Report and Balance-sheet, levy a Rate, and elsot Trustees, Auditory and Fence Viewers tar the ensuing yea.. OL iVER MAY 9, Chairman^ iy OUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT The Annual Me .tin ? of Ratepayers of the above District will be held at the Eden Vine Hater on Friday, the 28th instant, at, 7 p.m., tor the purpose of striking a Rate, electing Trustee Auditors, and Fence Viewers for the ensuing^ p^^ Chairman. July 7,1876. ... i oj^ecial notice. Parties sending Parcels to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded With dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the °fflCool JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr W. g Carter. , RIMITIYE METHODIST NEW CHURCH, TBIKtLK ROAD. AU persons Interested in tha Erectloa ef our New Shuroh, are ea__e«tly InvlUid to attend a »Jg™} Meeting to be held In the Sheridan-street Cbajfcl, on THURSDAY Evening, Minister. TO LET, a six-roomed House in Frankly a Road, with good well of water. Im mediate possession can ba given,—Apply to Captain Harrison, next door. . O BE LET, on Grafton Road, a large and convenient Family Residence, con-, taming ten rooms, always well Bupplied by pump and running stream of water, cemmodiofl- yards ami out-buildings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of whloh Is an Orchard lv fUS bearing, __ ABHTON It SONS, No. 8. New Zealand Insurance Bnlld__^. 'O LET, in Pamell, a six-TOomed House, with Butcher Shop; good well of water also a large back yard. -Thos. Johnson, Windsor Oastle Hotel. Parnell. . — TO LET, or for Sale, on eesy terms, In Union-street, Freeman's Bay, a House of T Ifeoma. with bathroom and laundry; gas and water laid on, and good well on the premises.—Apply to O. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. O LET, a five-roomed IJouse in Paget-street, city sWe of Ponsonby; immediate jrggwlgn can be given.—Apply o» the premises. FOR SALE, Marigold Wurtzels, by the ton or aore.-Apply te Wm Perdval, S_ortla_d-_tn-et, or Sllir_ll». __ FOR SALE, 12 Allotments, contain ing nearly 1* acres at Wynyard ; on, Coroman atfl, near the Union Beach Gold Mine. The lot will be sold for £15. Also, four U-aore allotments at Port Albert good land, well adapted to a handy man In the building trade, or a labouring mim. i- 10, in imall payments. Also, _0 acres at the Wairoa, half way to the Thames ; the land is good, and has a good view- only 10s per acre.—Fcr further particul__s »pply to OW, Glaagow Store, Groat North Road. F~ OR LEASE, for term of y<_ars, from let December next, the Puriwa Farm, of 224 .ores, near St. John's College, at present ln the oocu patiou of Mr Keith. Tenders for the above will be received on or before the 31»t Instant, by R Dyer. a X A T I N G RINK. GRAND RE-OPENING NKjrHT AUCKLAND MARKET, ■pur MONDAY NBXT, Slsi JULY. The proprietors have muoh pleasure in Informing the AuoMand pnbllc thai, after muoh trouble and Bxpense, they have made arrangrtpnents with the Le see for the u*e of the Market, the Asphalt Floor _f whioh makes Roller Skating an equal If not a more exhilarating pastimo than Bkating on Ice, and affords i clear run of some 200 yards or more. An Efficient Baud will be In attendance eaob evening. The RINK will open THIS EVENING for Members of the Club, at Ponsonby; AND Ob FRIDAY next, at Devonport Hall, North Shore. Skating from 7 30 to 10 pm. T^TEWMARKET HALL. The Australian Mutual Provident Society. MR. W A THOMSON will deliver an er^ertalntag and instructive Lecture on Life Assurance at the above Hall en FRIDAY EVENING next July 28th Instan* advocating the superior merits of the Mutual System! Diagram Illustrations make the subject comprehensive to all. John Angus, Esq.. will take the chair. Le'ture commences at 7.30. Admission:—FßEE. rp O BUILDERS Tenders will be received up to noen on Saturday, the 6th August, for the Erection of a Church and School for the Primitive Methodist Congregation of Sheridan-street puna ko.. at my office, Queen-street. ' EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect rjT~O BUILDERS. Tenders required for a House at Ponsonby to be delivered at my office on o_ kef ire Monday, the 31st m.tant.atnoou. wj, HAMMOND> Architect, Insurance Building-. ft. O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the Ufiderslgped until 4 p m of Thursday, 3rd Augußt, for the Erection oi a Vilia Residence at Parnell, opposite St. Mary. Ohuroh. Plans, &0., at nay Office. „-«..*..,—, P. HERAPATH, Architect. PALMERSTON GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that a Call (the third) o Sixpence per Share has this day been made by th Directors, payable to the Secretary at the offlce b the Company, Kapanga Road, Coromandel, on or be lor*the .th day of August, 1870. *^ J. H. BARBTSO-T, Sboretary. -owttO-idel, 17th July, 1876.



PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee R. J. De Lias. Stage Manager .. C. F. Searle. EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION !!! FRIDAY, JULY 28, FIRST APPEARjANOE IN AUCKLAND Prior to the Departure for America, of the ONLX AND CNRIVALLED QUEEN OF PROTEAN STABS, NELL, Tbcb Oalipornian Diamond! Supported by the young and talented Comedian, MR. GEORGE GIDDONS, And a FuU Dramatlo Company. This accomplished and versatile artiste, whose pro fessional Career In the Australian Colonies has been a succession of triumphs, will make her debut In New Zealand in her New Society Protean Play, entitled, &r NO NAME! ■_» Introducing NEW SONGS, DANCES, BANJO and GUITAR SOLOS, and her Wonderful WOOD and STRAW INSTRUMENT. New Scenery. New Appointment-. Box plan at Upton's, where ticket, can be obtained and .eat. secured, PRTNQJI OE WALES THEATRE. FRIDAY, JULY 28, Re-apeeabanck or MISS JESSIE RAYMOND, Old Auckland Favourite. ST. MATTHEW'S SOCIAL GATHERING. THIS EVENING. .— Tfca on the Table from 6.30 to 7.30 p.m. Standard for the SPELLING BEE will be Nuttall'. English Dictionary (Routledge). THEATRE ROYAL. Lease.. .. MartinSlmonsen, 3RAN© OPENING OF THE NEW THEATRE, MONDAY, 14th AUGUST, BT 3IMONSEN _ ROYAL ENGLISH-ITALIAN OPERA BOUFFE COMPANY OF SIXTY PERFORMERS. Box-office now open for sale of Season Tickets at Messrs. Upton & Co.'s, Queen-street. HP H E LATE EIRE. The undersigned having been compelled tempora rily to relinquish business by the above accident, has it considerable expense fitted up those Premise, next loor to the Metropolitan JUotkl, Queen-street, as the BLUE POST DINING ROOMS AND BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, md trusts from his past experience in catering to be ible to please the most fastidious, and to deserve a ihare of the patronage uitherto accorded him. THOS. POWELL. T.P. trusts that his old friends will onoe more rally round him. Q£ J C Arthur's Auction Mart, Queen-street. DIVISION or the FRIDAY'S MARKET DAY SALE. In order to facilitate business, I have found it aeoeaawry to take out a Second Auctioneer*. Licence tad will in future hold TWO DISTINCT SALES ON THE MARKET-DAY On and after FRIDAY, July 21. My WEEKLY SALE of Fa_m and Dairy Produce, groceries, Provisions, &o . will be commenced at 11 i.m sharp, and at 1 o'clock I will proceed with the 9ale of Household Fur re and Effect., and Other Ooods. AMPLE STORAGE ROOM, Every Convenience for Buyer and Seller. Sales Promptly Effected. acqount sales promptly rendered. land, soft goods, and out-door sales undertaken. A Registry kept for Land and House Property foi Sale by Private Contract. Wifb thank, to my friends for past favours, R. ARTHUR, AUCTIONEER, LAND AND COMMISSION AGENT. TO-MORROW. ARTHUR'S MART. MARKET DAY AUCTION SALE. A.T ElSven o'clock a m. » PRODUCE, GROCERIES, POl PLANTS, &o. 120 Back. Canterbury Potatoes 140 sacks Tauranga Potatoes 24 sacks Pukekohe Potatoes, Carrots 40 kegs Salt Butter, Beef, Cheese 1 oase Kaglan Bacon and Hams 1 onse Taranaki ditto, Pumpkin. 20 bags Onions, Oatmeal, Beanmeal 40 oases Apples, Dried Peaches Good assortment of Pot Plant, in Flower 100 ca.es First-olass Jam, lib tins SO tins assorted Confectionery, Soda Tea, Spice, Currants, Raisins Tobacco, Sardines FURNITURE DEPARTMENT. Sale to commence prompt at 1 o'clock p.m. Household Furniture and Effects, Couches. Chair., Tables, Washstandß, Chest of Drawers, Meat Safe, Sofa, Cbeffioniers, Grates Cornice Poles, Half Tester Iron Bedstead Dainack Hangings, American Stove and Fittings. Colonial Oven, Sausage Machine, Garden Roller, Umbrella Stand, Pictures, Ornaments, Good Hand Cart, Sewing Machines, Plated Goods, Toys, and Fancy Good.. FRIDAY, JULY 28. TDOR SALE, at the Durham Yards, JL To-morrow (Friday), at 11 o'clock, Staunch Grey Harness Horse, Strong Spring Cart (nearly new), and Ham. ss, from Mata kana. HUNTER & NOLAN. FRIDAY, JULY 28. PRODUCE, POULTRY, FURNITURE, GRAIN, &c. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction at the Central Sale Rooms, To-morrow (Friday), at 11 am, 150 h_g_ Opotiki Maize, very good 60 bags Canterbury Potatoes 60 bags Canterbury Feed Oat. 10 bag. Fowl Wheat Onions, Pumpkins. Carrots, Pig-feed Butter, Cheese, Hams and Bacon, Flour, Tea, Sugar Poultry—Ducks, Turkey., Fowls Bedstead, and Bedding, Washstands and Ware-tables Chair., Suites, Couch, Chair., and Easyohairs Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Books, Ac., &c. TO-MORROW. BLACK SPANISH FOWLS, SILVER GREY DORKINGS. M. JONES _ CO. WILL sell by auotion, at the Cen ral Sale Rooms, To-morrow (Friday), 23th instant, at 11 a.m., 12 Black Spanish Fowls, from First Prize Birds, bred by Mr Soppet 9 Silver Grey Dorkings, from Imported Prize Bird.. FRIDAY, NOON.—Market House. R. C. GREENWOOD WILL sell by auction, in the West ern Wing of the Market House, To-morrow, at 11 o'clock, I TREES, Plant., Shrubs (Ornamental and Fruit), Gooseberry Bushes, Quick Thorns, etc, etc. And at 12 o'clock noon, POULTRY—Turkey., Fowls, Duok», Geese, Pigeons. Fancy Bird., Canaries, Goat., Dog., Sucking Pig., young Berkahire Pigs, etc., eta . PRODUCE—3OO sack. Canterbury Potatoes, 100 •aok. Auckland Potatoes, Seed Potatoes, Onions, Pumpkin., 20 keg. Butter, Bacon, etc., etc. Furniture, Sundries, etc., etc. H C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer.



B. TONKS] fR. O. OABR MONDAY, JULY 31. UNREDEEMED PLEDGES, 1875-1876. GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, EAR RINGS, LOCKETS, RINGS, SEWING MACHINES, &c, &o. B. TONKS & CO. HAVB received instructions from t , ~ _¥ r ? fe??, eßf,?» t0 sell br auction on Monday, the 31st inst, at 11 o clock, The following UNREDEEMED PLEDGES :— 1875 January— 220.. 22.. Gold Albert Chain and Ring April— 11*1.. 9.. Earring., Ring, and Crow July— 2104.. 8..4 Medal. 2339..29.. Pin August— 2719..28..1 pair Earring. September— 2944..16..1 pair Earring. 8032..23..0F5L Watch October— 3169.. 7..G01d H L Watch, Chain, Ring, Link*. Stud., Pin, Aneroid 3373..26..G01d Earrings and Chain 8385.. 28.. OFSL Watch and Chain 3404..29..0F Silver Geneva Watch November— 3425.. 1..2 Masonic Jewel. 3443.. I..OFSG Watch 3486.. 6.. 1 pair Earring. 3.91.. 5..0 F Geld V Watch 8533.. 9..G01d Ring 3547..10.,2 Pins 3554..10..5i1ver Watch 8677..12..5GH Watch •616. .16.. OFSL Watch 3621..17..5GH Watoh 3639.. 18,.G01d Albert Chain 3696..23..G01d Broooh 8717..25. .Gold Brooch, Earrings. Chain 3729. 26..Chain and Locket 3730.. 26.. Ring 3767..29..Ring 3769..29.. 1 pair Earring's 3771..80..G01d Chain and Ring 3772..30..Earrings and Stud. 8774..30.. OFSG Watch December— 8807.. 2.. OF Gold Lever Watch 3822.. 4..0FS Watch 3826.. 6..G01d Hunting English Le.er Watch 8827.. 6..G01d Chain and Locket 3838.. 6..King 3859.. 8,.R1-g 3888.. 13..OFrfG Watoh 3905..14..Ring 3977..20..2 Medals 3997.. 22.. 1 pair ICarringS 4008..23.. 2 Gold Charms 4037. .28..SLH Watch 4.89..28..0 F S G Watch 4089..31..8 LH Watch and Greenstone January— 242..25..5ewing Machine February— 606.. 23.. Portmanteau July— 2070.. 6..Sextant December— 8811.. 3.. Plated Tea Set v.d Brooch November— 3763..29..Cruet and 4 Forkii 3605..16..5ewing Machine 3549.. 10..Looking Glass 8499.. 6.. 2 Splitting Guagea and Tool. October— 8352.. 25.. Dressing Case and Umbrella 5347..26..Leve1, le. August— 6639.. 10.. 3 Sheets and Petticoat November— 9268.. 10..2 Sheet., Drawers, 8 Chemise., and Night Dress 9764..29..Portmanteau and Content. 1876. Jauuary— 77.. 4..Dress 248.. 10..Silk Skirt, Ac. 272.. 10..Coat and Vest 365.. 12..2 Skirts £-_::_-::_ £__? °*u 'J>nw6n ' Apron ' *nd BBdr 633-20..T Cloth and 2 Petticoat. 705..22..8ki_t and Pettiooat 720.. 22. . Shirt and Drawers 807..25,.5uit of Clothe. 812..25..2 Coats 8_6..26..2 Coats 886..27..5i1k Jacket and Boot. February— 1070.. B..Bagand Content. 1106.. 4..Blanket 1115.. 4..Blanket and Quilt 113... 6,.Skirt and Boots !._?" _"£ loak > Tr°nsers, and Sheet JJfi'■ I £ rouser *» Vest, and Shirt 1152.. 7..Coat 1166.. 7..2 Petticoat. 1169.. 7..Riding Habit J?.." .„"-*^ et ' 2 Oodles, and Poianaise 1411.. 14..3 pair Boot. 1662..l9..Dre»spiece 1615..22..Die5* 1811. 29.2 P .tticoat. and Frock March— 1863.; 1.. Tent and Blanket 1864.. 1..2 pair Trousers 2036.. B..Bundle of Clothing 2092.. 10., Trousers and Ve«t 22_5..16..QuUt 2500..24..Cape and Bedy 9m.'-qq--?»Coatßand T">Ti_er. - 2612.. 29.. Dress and Flannel 2646.. 29.. Coat April -2699.. l..Coat 2700.. I..Coat and Vest 2726.. 3..CoatandVes 2738.. 3..6 pair Upper 2747.. 3..Suit 28.0.. 7..2 pair Trouse 2901.. 7.. 1 pair Boots January— 577..18..Jacket FRIDAY, JULY 28. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 28th but. at I o'clock, General Household Furniture. SAMCEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9. "pIOR SALE, by auction, at Wei- A lington, on the above date (unless previously disposed of privately), One 85 hp Engine, mitable for a paddle stetmer Particulars on application at the NZ3B Co', offioe., Wellington. R. 8. LEDGER, Manager. MONDAY, JULY 31. LAN D S ALE. HTHE subscribers will sell Land Mart, . , Fort-street, on Monday, 31st instant, at twelve o clock, By Order of the Mortgagee: HOWlCK—Allotment. 6 and 16, Section 8, and allot 5, section 12. of .mall Farms near Howiek allotments 159 and 160, of the Village. * PONSONBY—Lot. 34 and 35 of the subdivision of allotment 29, section 8, Suburbs, 33 feet front age to Spring-street and O'Neill-street, behind Mr Addey'u property. SOUTH NEWTOWN (Williamson_)—Lot. 33 to 88 corner of Bond and Howe-streets. 135 leet by 108 feet. * ... BAYFIELD, Ponsonby—Lot 72, 40 feetr to John street. PARAHUKI, County of Marsden—Allotment 80. 39 acres.' Mfc AWITU, Manukau— Allotment' M and part of 40. 260 acres. PUKEATUA— Allotment 4 and part of 3,80 acre.. POKENO—Lots 20 to 23, Section 9. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. SATURDAY, JULY 29. LAW LIBRARY AND OFFICE , FURNITURE, &o. M. JONES AND CO. HAVE received instructions from Edward Bennett, Esq.. (Barrister-at-law), to sell by auction, at his Office., Shortland-street, on Saturday next, 29th Instant, at 11 a.m, HIS VALUABLE LAW LIBRARY, Consisting of about 850 Volumes. Writing Table, with drawer., Chair. - I Bookcase, Pigeon Holes, Shelve., Desk. Coir Matting. Iron Safe., Fender, Hearth Bug Portable Washstanda, Gas Fitting. Plan., Maps, eta, etc. Catalogue, of Book, to be had at the Central Sal* Roeuu on IWday. ■ «.a odj cq mi