wore matters of account and what were not. There were several complicating feature*, \*hich might well have been settled before the case came into Court. Mr Heskefh opened tho csse for the plain tiffs in n lengthy speech. He called tb6 at tention of the jury to the fact that there wore three separate contracts between the parties to the suit, but ?n consequence of the defendants, after July 1874, paying the plain tiffs generally for the whole work, and not eeparately, and on account of each contract, it was necessary that tho action should be brought co &s to include all iihreo contracts. Tho agrteriaonts which were admitted on both sides, reserved f:o tho defendants tho right of requiring fchs Bub-contractors to rm T:o cevr.ain.' r.rai>";-'ona if necessary, and to dc aortain uxh-a work. These rights vrcro reserved :'n coasecjuence of there being the same agreement between the Government and the contractors. The plaintiffs set down the omissions required at £3SOI 15s 9d, and the defandsnts state it at £3873 83 6d., a difference of £71 existing between them on thin point. The extra work was stated by the plaintiffs to reach. £8154 7a 3d, and by the defendants to amonnt only to £5942 16 sd, leaving a discrepancy of £2211. Evidence wovld have to be given on both these dis putes, Then there was the important issue aa to whether the plaintiffs completed the contracts in accordance with the terms of the agreement. Ih would be observed that the plaintiffs claimed the full amount, while the defendants claimed to make certain deduc tions on account of portions of the work which they say had to be completed by them selves.

Tho case was ultimately referred to Capt Heale for arbitration.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before E. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.) EMPTY ATTICS. Alack got drunk and he lost both his shoes, And was led to tho station t-y Constable Dews; And three other men—Wilson, Kennedy, and Goro— Were so full of beet that they could not take more. John Kennedy was fined ss, and William Alack, Edward Gore, and John Wilson, 10a each for being drunk, the three latter being second offences. OBSCENE LANGUAGE. Charles Simpson was fined 803, or seven days, and Robert Love 40s, or tea days, for obscene language. ALLEGED LAROEKY OJB1 £600, AND MORE. Osbnrn H. Ulock, and William Henry Collins, were again brought up on a charge of stealing £600, on the 9Sh July, the property of Dr Vincent Mohaber. if.Sub-inepector Pardy said that Mr Hesketh had arranged to defend the prisoners, and he would aak therefore, in accordance with the wish of the prisoners, that the case be remanded until Friday. Remanded accordingly. MASTER WALKER. William Walker, a young man of respect able appearance was charged with taking French leave from his master's service on the 10th July, he being an indentured apprentice. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Mr Brook prosecuted and Mr Thorne defended. This case and one against a younger brother occupied some hours. The evidence shewed that Mr Parker had 3track the eldest boy, who was now over 19 years of age. Ultimately the Magistrate dismissed both cases, each party paying his own costs. He said that if Mr Parker had slapped the face of the younger boy, and the elder one had attacked the master, he should have con victed in both caaea ; but as William Walker was 19 Mr Parker's conduct was unjustifiable. titan's collar. George McCaslin, contractor, was charged with stealing a collar, value ss, from Dr Daw son s dog Titan, on or about the 24th March, last. Mr Tyler appeared for defendant. A good deal of interest was manifested in this case, and the court was crowded with contractors and friends of the accused, who evinced great anxiety in the matter. Sub-Inspector Pardy, for Mr ?Broham a asked for a remand In this caso as jthe evi dence was not to hand. The c? 88 was remandan until Monday next, defendant being admitted to bail (£2O) on his own recognizances. EDUCATION RATE. Mr Beal, solicitor, appeared this morning in relation to a long list of education rate defaulters, the majority of which were settled. The only outstanding case was that of Mr Frederick Ewen, of the Bay of Islands, who did not appear. The case was, therefore, adjourned until the 31st inst. This was all the business.

DE MURSKA CONCERT.

We were astonished at seeing so many empty benches in the Choral Hall on Saturday evening, the last occasion but one of M'dlle De Murska's appearance in Auck land. It may be urged that the scale of prices of admission has something to do with this falling off in the audience. Many havo gone to one concert and returned disappointed because they failed at a firßt hearing ta appreciate the consummate art of the singer. They have heard Da Rlurska onca, as one may cast a hasty glance at some academy masterpiece, and fail to comprehend the painter's skill. Be the cause what it may, we confidently assert that the Auckland public are throwing away a chance which may never return, of hearing one of the ablest of Prima Donnas from the London opera stage. Last Saturday's programme was opened as usual by Signor Suaini, who was evidently suffering from severe hoarse ness, and sang with less than his customary vigour. In the air " Non Piu Andrai" (whioh had to be substituted for m Madamina "), his humorous action and rapid articulation caused great merriment. His duet with Rosnati was loudly applauded, and an encore insisted upon. A similar compliment was accorded to Rosnati's aong from " .Favorite," who gave in return the spirited ballad " Questa 0 Quella," from " Rigoletto." Ho also sang again (by request) the beautiful song "Non ever," which is certainly the best we have heard from him at these concerts. S. Giammona's flute bolos from "Figlia del Regimen to" and Gounod's " Faust " were exceedingly good, and merited the favour with whioh they were received. M. Ilia played on the violin selections from " Norraa " with such taste and expression aa to elicit the heartiest applause, and on being re-called he gave a gentle air ppp. Mr Hadley, who accompanied some of the pieces, has not yet made his mark, but under so talented a conductor as M. Ilia he will no doubt soon gain confidence and self-posses sion, two very sterling qualities in an accompanyiat. _ Mdlle. De Murska gave^us Proch's Variations, composed expressly for her, and exhibiting in a wonderful manner the extraordinary flexibility of her voice. The ease and rapidity with which she took the most difficult intervals astonished thoao who heard her. The audience were impera tive in demanding an encore, and M'dlle. De Murska responded by singing "The Last Rose of Summer." Although her English pronunciation is remarkably pure, we can not class this among the best of her efforts, any more than we should award to an English vocalist an equal measure of praise for the Hungarian Pastoral Song, which De Murska sang again with all the native charm that one might expeofc. But the finale was the piece which attracted the greatest attention, and which claims the fullest notice. It waß the mad Bcene from " Lucia " in character, and with orchestral accompaniment. Mdlle. De Murska appeared dressed in white on the darkened stage, and her representation of the scene was so vivid that the audience were completely fascinated from first to last. Her every gesture was in complete accord with the music, and the ringing, piercieg

cries of hei voice on the weird-like notes in spirf d her hearers with a strange and almost awful sense of th*j reality of the scene. The unbroken silence which followed the conclu sion of this performance was an emphatic sign of ita appreciation by the audience. This ovenins's programme will include "Casfca Diva," and " Lo, Here the Gentle Lark:" and the celebrated "Miserere," from Trovatoro, will be given in character by De Murska and Sosnati. When we add that it will be posi tively the last; appearance &i ilxiu Seated oompany, and the benefit Bight of M'dlle De Marsha, we feel assured that dl these who appreciate music of a high class will not fail fco attend,

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From another Correspondent.) This day. The Queen'ofg Beauty s'mff is making] good show. **"'"■ Gun Accic ent.' A narrow escape from 1m al accent took place yesterday. A boy, teu years ">ld fired a gun at another,? supposing i. not loaded. The charge lodged in the left shen Idei? of the breast grazing the cheek. The injuries are not dangerous. Tairua Prospectors' Goldminino- Co.— The sole plane of the engine, the weightiest piece of machinery, was delivered at the battery yesterday, the remaining parts, about 11 loads, is expected to be on the claim in 14 days, as the directors have offered the contractor a bonus to do so. This would enable the company to start crushing in the large battery in about one month, as it is all finished, and only waits engine and boiler being fixed into position. The boiler is almost finished and rivetted together. The mine is thoroughly opened out in the different places, where good prospects have been obtained, and largo quantities of crush ing stuff can be taken out. Ground trams, on the upper and lower levels, have been constructed, with shoots to connect with the hopper, and the wire tram from thence to battery can deliver, with ease, 60 to 70 tons per day, and now proves itself a perfect success. A large body of stone has been stripped near the Golden Arrow boundary, available for the mill, which has been proved to have yielded 2oz. to the ton. Pro spects were mode in No. 1 and No. 2 shafts this week of an exceedingly rich character ; this tends to enow a continuance of Neves' original rich run of gold for 35ft. A cutting to save hoisting beinj» made from upper level to shaft will be ready in time for battery. The small battery will start next week on a parcel of stuff which is expected to yield obout 18dwt. to the ton.

Crowu Princess.—During the week the Manager has been breaking down quartz of very good class. A large parcel of specimens has accumulated, of which a box, containing about 501b. of exceedingly rich stone from the specimen leader, has been sent to town, and is to be seen at the company's office. Gold is visible in nearly all the workings. A great improvement has taken place in the large reef, No. 3. The hopper is full of quartz; 15 tons are already at the Una battery. Crushing on about 150 tons will commence on Monday, The specimen run seaward haa widened to lft., good easy working, with well defined walls, predicting a oontinuanco of the recent rich finds. On this lead alone the company haa 600 ft to 700ffc. The present crushing is expected to prove highly satisfactory, and Mr Ogle is of opinion, from the favourable aspect of the mine, that he will soon be able to pay off the company's overdraft, and that shareholders may shortly expect a return for their outlay, as he will now be in a position to keap continual crushings.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Union Beach and Kapanga.

Union Beach, —Thirty pouuds of specimens were obtained on Saturday. A li'otio good stone was got at the shaft to-day. The Kapanga is opening up the reef with beautiful golden stone, and bright prospects in the immediate vista.

RUSSELL.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Arrivals : Colliers Prince Ruperc, Speed well, Julia Price and Fawn. Windbound Elsinore, Mariner, and Policeman,

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Serious Charge. a milkman, well to do, and with a large family, has been arrested for criminal assault on a child of eleven years. The Dunedin cricketers have agreed to Bennett's terms, and will raise the sum amongst themselves. The Lingarda were an immense success in " Our Boys." The theatre was crowded densely j hundreds were turned away.

PONSONBY AND OR DEDWOOD HIGHWAY DISTRICT.

To the Editor of the Evening Stab. Sir, —You will, I trust, permit me to con tradict what may fairly be designated a wilful end malicious falsehood, which occurs in a letter appearing in your issue of Friday last, signed " Ponsonby." In that letter, after referring to certain proceedings at the late meoting of the Newton Highway District, which I deßm it unnecessary to repeat, it is stated that at the last election of trustees for the Ponsonby Highway Board, some six or oight members of the Tole family had, with " their pater," voted upon one ' property. Now, Sir, bring a resident in Ponsonby for the last twelve years, and claiming to have some idea of; the property-holders in that district, I found it very difficult to reconcile this statement with my previous knowledge of the circumstances. I therefore, during a portion of to-day devoted a little time to an examination of the Assessment Lists which were meat obligingly placed at my disposal for that purpose by one of the Trustees ; and this is what those interesting little volumes disclosee to me. First, that Instead of one Property, this family had at the time referred to, and has still, no less than ten distinct pro perties (each of considerable value) in differ ent parts of the district. Secondly, that the number of the family said to have voted has been much exaggerated by your correspondent. And thirdly, that "their pater" never recor ded a vote at any Highway meeting ever held in the district. These then, sir, are the real facts of the case, and I feel convinced that every ratepayer in the district, if appealed to oh tbo subject, would willingly testify to their accuracy. 1 shall not, therefore, Mr Editor, trouble you with any comment upon " Ponsonby's" letter, but simply content myself by asking space to add, that, whereas I have always hitherto most persistently opposed the accession to office of the members of the present Board, I shall now, in view of the disgraceful subterfuge resorted to by lheir opponents, as shewn by the untruthful char acter of the letter under reply, as strenuously support their re-appointment.—l am Ac, South British. Auckland 15th July, 1876.

AN APPEAL.

For tha cause that needs assistance And tho good that you can do. (To the Editor of the Eyjcnino Stab.) Sib —My wife, a short time before her death placed a gum of money in tho hands of a neighbour to take care of. Ido not know penonally the party she loft it with, therefore I cannot make p«rsoual application, perhaps ho will, on reading this, restore me my hard earned money, which to me, a working man ia a serious loss Hoping this will, vrith your assistance be tho means of having my money restored, I am, Youra, otc,—B. Cahiix, Portbb.

Accident in Mechanics' Bay.

On Friday evening a serious accident occurred to a lad named William Mooro, aged 15, who was employed with his father in Hawker's brickfield, under the management of Mr W. Stacey. The lad had been employed during the day in attending the horse at the pug-mil). TJpon leaving his round of labour at five o'clock, he proceeded to lead his horse to tho stcble, end upon reaching the main road the animal suddenly shied at something which caused a audden jerk cf tbe harness, when the hook of the harness caught tho lad in the throat under the jaw Bear the windpipe. The accident waa witnessed by Mr Stacey und other of the mea, who immediately seized the hcrso a?jd rescued the lad, wh" VfSB bleeding profusely and. in great pain. D? Elria was at ouoe sent; for, but that gentleman was absent on professional business, and before Dr Wright arrived, the lad wa3 Bonfc to the Hospital in a conveyance. His wound was promptly dressed, and this morning, the patient appeared quite easy, and as the wound is not dangerous, hopes are entertained that he will shortly recover.

HE PONSONBY ANNUAL MEETING.

We need hardly remind ratepayors of Ponson by, that tonight at seven o'clock punctually the annual meeting of ratepayers begins. We hear that there is likely to bo some fun,*

ENTERTAINMENT.

Thf: entertainment on Satnrdfijr evening at thePrinco of Wales Theatre in favour cf Bta Cotter! and family, was largely attended, and in ever}' reaper,!;, it ww groOd and amußirg. The members of the Auckland Fire Brigade under the superintendence of Mr Hughe I, the Mayor, and other citizons, give a cheorfulappearance to cliO pU.ce Mr Lonergan's band playfld admirably ami evidenced capital training The "Cornflower Valsn," and a 3eries of musical g^ins from the compositions of Offeniiack were faultiest) This little bund is entitled to much credit for the'progresss it has made under it» director. Tha entertainment itself v,Taa unexception able in its character, and sufficiently varied to gratify tho most fantidious of listeners MesHru Klder, M( r tort Brcs, and Blako performed their horizontal bar feats clean and skilfully, tho ftlertcm Bros performed their acrobatic wonders on tho giddy heights of tho trapezo, and Messrs Blattiaon and others did the carpet foai* ftith remarkable ability. Mr Skinuer sang two songs, tho "Qtisen'a latter,1' and auoth'ir, with his accustomed ability, Mr Harding and ftir Brooks saug a pretty duet "Thomcon hath raised her lamp above," in which th«y won deserved applause. Mr fia?diaß subsequently sung "My star of. Heaven" and "I nevor caa forget," in both of which he was encorsd. Miss Ash sang " Swaet Spirit hear my Prayur," with pretty effect, and M«8 Amy Thornton gavo a son? and danco in theatrical cosmme. Mpssib O'l faro and Forbes' double song and danca afforded pleasure, and were partly repeated. Tho Mettn.m Broa ware excted insly good in " How is that for high." Their move ments wars exact, the result of t>tudy, and their voices accorded wjell and harmoniously. Mr W. Dornn's comic song " The Temperance Bpiid," was received with acclamations and mauJfefiiatijiiß of Joy. Mr John Beid s^ng n harmonious Scotch sour " Rockeri in the cradle of the deep," very succestfully. Messrs Bertio and Rice, whoso colonial reputation Is secure, came forth with a nautical double hornpipe in the interest of tho people, and were lowdly applauded. The wbolo concluded with tho .New JPrima Donna in which Mr I. Doian, Mr A. Smith, and a well known lady, appeared to advintage, P. Doran flinging hi favourite song " When my baud begins to play," and " How's your mother, Joe," tho latter written especially for the occasion. Mr H. Davoy tat g two of his popu lar comic songs.

A capital football match was played on Saturday at the North Shore, between the Auckland and Waikato Clnbs, which re sulted in a drawn game. The teamp subse quently adjourned to the Thames Hotel, and enjoyed an excellent supper and afterwards a song.

Messrs E. and H. Isaacs desire to call the attention of the public to their sale to-morrow of bronze figures, clocks, plated ware, and jet goods. The stock is well worthy of inspection.

Mr Singleton B,oohfort annouuees that ho will go to the poll for City West. «3jA company has been formed to re-work the Conquering Hero, in close vicinity to the Kapanga. Splendid gold was obtained from this mino previously to its being thrown up. Machinery is about to be erected to work the Yon Tempsky, from which much ia looked for.

The annual meeting of the ratepayers of the One Tree Hill Highway Board was held to-day at the Junction Hotel; Mr Bilkey in the chair. Statements of accounts were satisfactory, and passed by the meeting. The following trustees were elected for tho ensuing year : Messrs Thomas Brown, H. Hayer, Joseph May, Downey, and Wall Messrs Marks and Bilkey, auditors. Messrs George May and T. Ferguson wore elected fence-viewers. A special meeting was held at the close to justify the trustee making a road to Mount St. John'B quarry.

EVENING STAB, MQ2BDAY, JTJLY 17, 1876.



ffe $& Jft . ■ titeft IN the matter of the Goods of Labosllfs Kodcjerh H aliiday, formerly of Btrawberry Hill, near Lisburn, in (lie County of Down ia Ireland, and late of the Hermitage, Grafton Ko'*d, Auckland, Now Zealand. Pursuant to the 29th Hec of the Act of Parlia met. 22 find 23. Vie. Cap, 36, instituted an set to further amend tha law of property, and to relieve Trustees notice U ho<aky givan that all Creditors and other parsons having any claims or demands upon or against tko Batata of Laicellos Rodgers Halllda/ aforesaid, whs died at " Tha Hermitage " aforesaid on . the 37th day of May, 1875, and whose Will was duly proved by George Haliday, of Straw berry Hill aforesaid, and Samuel Vance, of Balfast, In the County of Antrim, in Ireland, Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, oa the 20th day of April, 1876, are horeby requested to send in writing tha particulars of their claims and demands to tho said George Haliday or Samuel Vance, at their addresses aforesaid, or to the undersigned, William Carson, the Solicitor of the^said Executors, at hla office altuate at No 14, Victoila-«tTßot, Belfast aforesaid, on or before the l»t d»y of November, 1876 And sotice iv hereby also given that at the expiration of th« last - mentioned day, tho said George HsUliday and Samuel Vance will proceed to distribute the assets of tho said Lascelles Rodgers Ealliday amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to tho claims of which the said George Halfiday and Samuel Vance shall hare then had notice-; and that the a*id George Haliday ana Samuel Vance will not bu liable for the asaats or any part thereof so distributed to any person of whose claim the said Gsorge Haliday and Samual Vance shall not have notice at the time of the distribution. Dated this Bth day of May, 1876. WILLIAM OARSON, Solicitor for the said Executors. .--U "DARQUE STAG, FROM M|pP\ -O LYTTELTON. •wfsJSfiisS*** Consignees are hereby raquested to pay Freight without delay. All Goods not taken off the wharf each day by £ o'clock will be stored at Con signees' risk and expense. D. H. MoKENZIE, Agent. ~4"V& A T7OKLAND STEAM «jiP?iO§%^-^- PACKET c - (LIMITED). " FOR RAGLAN DIRECT. The s.s. GO-AHEAD On THURSDAY next, at 2 p.m. "W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. jux "WOll HOKIANG'A. MMSk QUEEN, Will leave for the above port on WEDNE3DAY next, the 19th inst For freight, 60., apply to M. NICCOL, Agent. WANTED, an Amateur Tenor Vocalist for the United Minstrel Troupe.— Apply EA, Stab Office. ANT£D, by a Married Couple, a situation on a Farm, the wife as GeneTal Servant, and husband as Farm Laburor.—Applyo EH, STAROffiOQ. WASTED, by three single gentle men, Three Bedrooms, with or without board.—Apply, stating terras, AB, Star Office. \KJ~ ANTED, by a young Man accus- V v tomedto the Giocery busicets, a Situation; local references—Address by lttter CB, Stab, office.



WANTED, a sharp intelligent Youth for the Grocery business. — For address apply at this office. \\l ANTED, Stono Breakers for the *' *' Groat South. Ro.icl at ss? per yard.—Apply at fho Clanrif imis Hotel, VVyndlinm street. VS/ANTED, a Housemaid at the v' V Occidental Hctsl. Oj'ANTeD, some thoroughly ex »*' pcrienoeid General Servants at E. Henry's Registry, ahoitland-streot. X $T ANTED, a General Servant. V * References required.—Apply to Mvs Brett, Mwyn Tcrraco, FameJl WANT73D, a Qualified Engineer and SUiyeyor for the Grafton Roiul District Koavd—Applications will by received by tlw uadw si:;n.' fi until Wedm-aday, the lOtii instant, at noon.— •'! Ashtou, Secretary, S," New Zealand Insurance Bnildiugs. M^ANTPJD, a Coach Bodymaker; y V also a Coachsmith. Wages, 10s to 12s per day.—6. Faulknor. Hastings-street, Napier. "UTANTED, a Girl about 14 or 15 vY to make herself generally useful.—Apply to Mrs HamikoT), tho last houso in Nolson-streot, near Wellington-street, TITANTED, a strong Girl to assist in t housework at MoNaughton's, Victoria-street. by a Farmer's We, V '<i (ho c.a'O of omo or two Children in a healthy locality near Auckland; au infant not objected too; no other ohililron; terms moderate.—Address AT, ■Stab Office. WANTED, a respectable Boy at H, Kohn'a, Queen-street. VST ANTED, ft respectable rniddle v 1 atcod person as Housekeeper for tlio Waikato. Apply this evening at Mrs Bolcher's, Queen-street \JU' ANTED, by two young Men, 7 V Bed and SitUngrooni (unfurnished) in a ro spcntatj'o family; also whole or partial board—Apply by letter' to Hit, S*\h Office, 1 Known, Adeiphi Saloon. » v Oysters, stowed aud scolloped, Is. tiuncii day and night, Coffafi, Ac. Lodginif. Low>-st Pricos. Corner of Quoen and Fort-streetff. Hair-cutting room cmintfcted.—P A. \y|7ANTEDj a Cook and Laundrcsa \ 4 —Aptly to Mr Blnney, XTpper Qaoen-streot. W'. AN TED, no Woman to go -with out a Good Dress, whan they can got ono at cost, at E T Horbart's, opposito City Market, Quesn s tree', WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have tho numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Musio and other Binding done In beat styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Euler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the Evening Stab Ofiico, Wyndnam atreet. WANTED KI^OWN, that Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, Uphohstorer, and Gonora Hotisa Fusniflhor, etc, hag juit rocelvod a large and well-aesot'ted atock of English and Ameticau Chaira, which he is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at 4s, 4a Cd, Cs, and Ga , warnintfid to give Batisfaction or the money roturned Ca<" Kota tho atltlross :—The Cheap Furniture, **• attrosses. and Ship's Bedding Establuhment, nearly •nuoslia th* Post-offico, Sliortlaud-Btreot. WANTED Known, Stretton's Book, Stationery, and Berlin Wool Dujjot ia now 208. Queen-street, oppoalte McAfthtir, Shim's now Warehouse WAJ^TED^Orders for thoTUOK- L^KD RHBIBER STAMP COMPANY. Manufactory :—Albert-streot, next Black & Co.'s Boot I'actory. Inks of all colours always on hand. WANTED to SELL, Bags. No offer refused— Vf, Crowthor, corner of Loxno and Wel'ojloy-streots. WANTED Everybody to Know, that the undersigned has made a Btill further Large Reduction in his Prices. Good ser viceable Elding Baddies, 45a each, with mounts; Strons? durable Double-iiein Bridles, 9s Cd each ; Strong durablo Single-Rein Bridles, 7s Od each; all other goods proportionately ohe;vp, to make room for lan;e shipments to arrlro i;cr Kobina Dunlop, aud other vessels, nearly duo. —W. S. JONES, Wnolesalo and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Qnoen-stroot. N.B.—A few beat quality Elding Saddles, slightly damaged, for eaJo very cheap. ANTED KNOWN; that D. GOLDIH is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbor and other Building Materials, including S»shoa, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timbor, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Pelloen, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gnm Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market prlae, at his YardsJ Custom-houae stroot, WANTED KNOWN, that J.MORRISON ia prepared to exocut3 all kinds of ASPHALTIN3 at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbor, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest poßaiblo prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All onlerfl attended to with doapatch ANTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's A gnnoy, ia RBMOVBD to Vulcan Lane, corner of High -street. Only tha highrtt clasa machines kept in stock, Bopiixs to all nutchi»r>s properly done. Steam Gnnßos ropaired, tested, and adiusted. WANTED KNOWN, L H. Green is prepared to supply all kinds of Coniferas Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, CamolHaa, Azaleas, and Magnolias, Hoses, Fnschias, Stove and Green house Plants. Fruit Troes, &c , &c, at SesfioW View Nursery, or in tho Market House every Friday and Saturday. N.B.—All orders loft with the Market Inspector will promptly attended to. WANTED Known, a never-failing remedy for Influenza and Colds generally ia now administered at the Turkish Baths, as prescribed by the most eminent Hydropathists. N.B.—Turkish Baths open daily. Saturday afternoon, from 4to 10, £f ; Ladies (Thursdays), ss; from 3 p.m., 3s Od. The safety-valve against colds. JWO Gentiemen, or a Lady and Gt>ntleman can be accommodated with Board and Lodging In a healthy locality; a largo houso ; termß moderate—Address Btab office. pO N SONBY ELECTION. The Ratepayers at the meeting1 at Ponsonby Hall, commencing at T o'clock sharp, on Monday night, will b>> asked to vote in support for in opposition to the BUI now before Parliament, abolishing proxios and providing for vote by ballot at Highway Meetings. A large attendance very desirable. HpO Toy Dealers and others.—Wanted A to dispose of by Private Tend-, r, the Balance of Stook of a Toy Dealer. Must be oleared out by the end o" the month.—Apply Toy Bazaar, Karangahape Road. pLAREMONT HOUSE, Princes \^J street. Auckland.—Board and Rosidence by the day, week, or month. Bathroom and every attention. Terms moderate. ]AS. REWARD.—Tost, on Thurs -*-\J day evening, between Newmarket and Choral Hall, a Pine Cameo Earring Drop.—Apply to H. Kohn, Queen-street. T OST, yesterday, in Newton Road, a JLJ Long White Wool Scarf—The finder will oblige by leaving it at Robertson Brothers, Grocers, Upper Symonds-street. LOST, on Saturday night last, at the Princß of Walss Theatre, a White Pocket HandSerohief containing ten .£5 notes and fourteen single notps numbers of which are known, and pay ment stopped at the Banks —The finder will receive £10 reward on returning same to this office. LOST, a Roll of Specifications ad dressed to Mr Monk.—Anyone leaving the same at the Sash and Door Company's office, or to Messrs Phillipps and Son, Queen-street, will be rewarded. LOST, on Friday last, a Government Rifle.—The finder will oblige by leaving the same at this office JJOOLBSIAS'TIOAL The Commission of Presbytery will meet in Pon sonby Hall on TUESDAY EVENING, the 18th lust, at half-past 7 o'clock, for the purpose of determining ou the formation of an Ecclesiastical Charge in the District of Ponsonby, and moderating In a Call to a Clergyman, when all persona favourable to tb<» carry ing out of Ihe aforesaid objects are requested to be punctually present and signify their wishus. R. P. MACNICOL, Moderator, 15th July, 1876. rfTo "PAINTERS. Tenders are invited to noon on Thursday, the 20th instant, for Painting a Villa Residence at Ponsonby. T. B. CAMERON, Architect. mo BRICKLAYERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 20th Instant, for the Building of a Brick Taak at the Junction. Hotel, Ep3om. R. KEALS & SON, Architects,



~P LECTION NOTI OE. In pnrawrice of " The Regulation of Elections Act, 1370." mid " Tho Regulations of Elections Aot Amend ment Act,1874,"J,,' Honry Colin Balneavis, Esq , Return ing Officer for tlib Sectoral District of Auckland City Wear,, do h&roby gitfa notico that, by vivtuo of a Writ bowing date the 13th da? of July, 1876, under tho haim and seal of the Olfrk of the Writs, au Election wilJ bo held for the return of ouo qualiiiecl person to Bervo as Member of tho Ifouse of Representatives for the aaid Electoral District; and that the Nomination of Candidates •will take p!aca at the Young Men' 3 Christian As&ociat'.ou Building; at noon on 22nd day of July, 1870; and that the Poll (if necessary) will take place ou the 25th July, 187 G. H. 0. BALNEAVIS, .Returning Officer. Tho following in tho Polling-place for ma Electoral District of Auckland City Went :— The Young Men's Ohristian Association Building, H. C. BALNEA VIS, Returning Officer. TO THE ELECTORS OP CITY WEST GENTLEMEN,—It is with very great diffidence that I accede to tho roquest of tho moetiug CRllod in tho interests of Sir Georgo Grey, to stand for tho seat in City West vaeatoa by him, but I cannot help fooling that this crisis in the history of the country oalls for mon to maid psrsonfil sacrifices for the publlo wolfare. I have therefore, consented to come forward on tho under. standing that, if elected, I shall be allowed to retire at the closa of tho present session if a candidato more acceptable to the constituency can be found. I leel that it will not be necessary for nic to call you together p:revioui to tho election, for I presume it is generally understood that if elected I go to Wel lington in the interest of Sir Goor^e Grey's party, and I can assure his friends in City West he will have my unwavaring support in hi 3 efforts to obtain real local salf-governmont, revenues, and equal rights for all in turchajtag public landa, V, GOLDIE. ripo THE ELEOTOES OF AUCK LAND CITY WEST. GENTLEMEN, —I have barely time this evening to inform you that I am a Candidate for tho repre sentation of your dlfltrlot in the Houso of RGpreßenta ttroa. I will make known to you to-morrow my programme of political and admiuJstrativc reform. I am an Elector of Marsden District, and my name is on tho roll of that district for tho present electoral year. SINGLETON ROCHFOR.T. Jerruyn-atreet, Auckland, July Yl, 1876. ripo THE ELECTORS OF AT7CK LAND CITY WEST. GENTLEMEN,—I havo tho honor to inform you that I purpose offering myßolf as a Candidate to re prosent you in tho General Assombly at Wellington, for the seat vacated by Sir Georgo Grey. I am a supporter of Sir George Grey's, and with ■ drew from my candidature for Rodney in order to allow a supporter of his to be returned for that dia triot I hope before the election personally to place before you my views upon the present political position, but should this bo impossible, I will issue an address, which I trust will be satisfactory to the majority of the electors. lam, &0., HARRY WARNER. FARNALL, rpo THE ELECTORS OF CITY WEBT. I am determined to go to the POLL at all hazards. H. W. FARNALL. T^OTICE.— Parties who have ten- X. y dared for Housa in Parliament street, in terms of advordsunent, are hereby inforrnod that a Mr Clarke has boon ihe successful tenderer. JAB. MOLLOY. HpHE Auckland Skating Club will -*- rnoet on Wednesday evening, July 19, at 7.30, at the Choral Hall.—X. E. Clark, Hon. See. Til BE Misses Craig's Pupils will re- Jo- assemble on Monday, July 17,1876. —Grahame- stree't, Auckland. TO LET, a comfortable six-roomed Cottaee, with a garden and good supply of water.—Apply Onehunga Brewory, or J. B, Colls, Queon-Btreet. TO LET, a fiye-roomed House in Chapel-street, near St. Katthew's Church.— Apply on the premises. TO LET, in Parnell, a eix-ioomed House, with Butcher Shop; good wHU of wator, also a large back yard.—Thos. Johnson, Windsor Castle Hotel, Parnell. T;O LET, good 4-roomed Cottage, tapk, good well, and garden.—James Reed, Eden Terrace. T 0 LET, a House in Alten Road containing 18 rooms—Apply to Mr Coleman at J. Coegrave and Co.'ft. 0 LET, or for Sale, on eesy terma, in Union-street, Freeman's Bay, a House of 7 rooms, with bathroom ana laundry; gas and water laid on, and good well on the premises—Apply to C. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. FOR SALE, the splendid sailing five ton yacht " Wonder," complete, lately fitted out with now sailn and rigging To be seen at the North Shore Wharf,—Apply to H. Meek, at Flagstiff Hotel. FOR SALE, a Rosewood Piano, — Apply on board barque Wanlock. FOR SALE, a new three-roomed Cottage, with large Allotment; volcanic soil; on the Mount Eden Road—H Partington, 67, Queen street^ , FOR SALE, 15 acres of Land ad joining the Pa near Onehunga, with Cottage and Out-buildings—Apply to John Davies, on the premises. _____^ FOR LE A SE, for term of years, from Ist December next, the Puriwa Farm, of 224 acres, near St. John's College, at present in the occu pation of Mr Keith. Tenders /or the above will be received on or before the 31st inßtant, by R. Dyer. OR IMMEDIATE SALE, at Pon sonby, one Allotment, 39 x 95 feet, in Waite mata-Btreet; one Allotment 39 x 95 feet, in Harbour street, from both of which there is a splendid view of the Harbour, etc. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street OR SALE, a bargain, three Allot ments in Argylestreet, South Newton. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Xf 0 R S A L E A most Desirable Ironmongery and Hardware Business, in a rapidly thriving locality, close to a railway station, now doing a fair trade, but capable of being much extended. The premises are large and well atfap'ed to the business. The Stock may be taken at a Valuation if required. The premises are well suited for a manufacturing business. Applications will be received by the undersigned Ifrom principals only. H. ASHTON * PON. 8. New Zealand Insurance Buildings.



p I* O li A. L HALL. FAREWELL DE MOESKA CONCERT !!! Tub Last Musical Bouquet! GRAND CONCERT D'ADIEUM I OF The Lovely Hungarian .Nigiitikgale !! ! AKD BENEFIT GALA NIGHT BENEFIT GALA NIGHT BENEFIT GALA NIGHT OF MDLLE. ILMA DE MURSKA ! MDLLE. ILMA DE MUKSKA ! MDLLE. ILMA. DE MURSKA ! (Prior to her Departure for Wellington To-morrow). iU iliUill .'Doors open at 7.15. iU liiiyfll I A Choice Bbilliant Pbogbamme! PROGRAMME:—Part I. 1. Grand Aria, "Robeit Le Diable"— Sift. SUSINI 2. Flute Solo, "Lucia"—Sig. GIAMMONA 3. Cavatina, " Caßta Diva" (Norma), Bellini—Mdlle. ILMA DE MUKSKA. 4. Aria, " Don Sebastian a"—Sig. ROSNATI 5. Violin Solo, Scotch Airs-MAESTRO STRAUSS ILL A. C. Trio, " Papataoi," by request (Rossini)—Signors ROSNATI, SUSINI, and GIAMMONA Pa»t 11. 1. Flute Solo, " Egyptian Pastoral"—Si£. GIAMMONA 2. Duo, " Kasnadiorl"—SißS. KOSNATI and SUSINI 3. Lo! Hero the Gentle Lark," Bishop (with Flute Obligate by Sig. Giammona)—Mdlle. ILMA DE MUESIiA.' 4. Grand Aria, " La Caluunia"—Sig. SUSINI 6. The Concert will conclude with tho Grand Alia and Miserere of " Trovntoro"—Mdlle. ILMA DE MURSKA. and big. KOSNATI; Piano Organ and Chorus. Pianist and Accompanyist Mr J. HADLY Musical Director MAESTRO STRAUSS ILLA BOX-OFFICE at Messrs, Up.on and Co.'sStationery Warehouse, Queen-street. Open daily from 10 till 5. where seals may be secured on a plan of the hall for any concert. SPECIAL NOTICE.—In order to prevent crush ing &nd inconvenience, an arrangement has been made for the sale of Tickets for the Raised Platform, Gallery, and Bank Seats, daily, at Mr. Heinrich Kohn'a, Jeweller, Queen-street, In future, Ticket-holders will be admitted a quarter of an hour before the general public, Scale of Prices :— Reserved Seats doyen Shillings and Sixpence. liaised Second Seats (unreserved) Five Shillings. Back Seats and Gallery Half-a-Crown. £3?~ A Change of Programme each Night. XS r Do Murska Special Trains.—Arrangements havo been mad« for a Special Train to leave for One hunjja alter each Concert, at 10.80. B^f Omnibuses for all Suburbs at the Hall. LARGE HALL, Y.M.O.A, ASSOCIATION. GREAT WASHING CONTEST ANA LIME-LIGHT EXHIBITION. TUESDAY, JULY 18. Admission, la; Children, 6d. Doors open at 7.15, to commence at 7 30. For the Benefit of the Home for Neglected and Deßtituto Children. T a O. F., M. IJ., A. D. The Members of the Loyal Good Intent Lodge, No. 4369, will celebrate their 2Gth Anniversary, at the Odd Fellow's Hall, Cook-street, by a Dlnker and Ball, on FRIDAY, 2lßt inßtant. Dinner at 6.30 o'clock; Dancing to commence at 9 o'clock. Double Tickets, 7b 6d, may be obtained from any of the Committee, or of Ihos. Coijs, M.C., Queen-street. tyESLEYAN CHURCH, PONSONBY. A Meeting of those interested in the Erection of a Wosleyan Church in the District, will be held in the same place on TUESDAY EVENING, the 18th instant, at 7 o'clock. QiMOKSEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH AND ITALIAN Opera Bouffe Company. as- SIXTY PESRFORMERS. "©a Will Shortly Appear. WILSON'S EXOELSIOHa BAKING POWDER Supercodcs all oth»ra for Quality and Cheapness, Sold in Jib. tins Is. 3d. each.—L. D. Nathan & Co., Agents lor Auckland. gKAT IN G RINK WILL OPEN At Devonport Hall, North Shore, on THUESDAY EVENING next, 21st instant, at 7.30. AND AT Ponsonby Hall (for Members of the Club only), on WEDNESDAY EVENING next, 20th inst. EBSRS H. BRENNAN & THOS. DOUULIS desire the public to know that thny have undertaken the Management of the TUESDAY NIGHT DANCING CLASS in the Cook-steeet Hall. A learner's Clasa in coonectlon with the above, from T to 8 o'olock p.m. Terms moderate. A splendid Band, under the leadership of Mr Jameb P. Lonkb a ih, in attendsnee. For further particulars apply to H. BRENNAN, Queen-street. OPECI AL NOTICE. TO SPIRIT MERCHANTS, BREWERS, AND HOTELKEEPERS. A Special General Meeting will take place TO MORROW (Tuesday), at 2.30 p.m., at the British Hotel. Business: Stout's Permissive Bill. H. FULLER, Secretary. TTNION BEACH GOLD MINING COM- U PANY (LIMITED). A Requisition to call an Extraordinary Meeting of the Shareholders of the above Company has been presented to the Directors, signed by shareholders holding the requisite number of shares. The Requi sition is as follows: " We, the undersigned shareholders in the Union Beaoh Oold Mining Company (Limited), holding in the aggregate not less than one-third paTt of the shares of the Company, for the time being issued, do hereby require you to call an Extraordinary General Meeting: of the Company for the object of considering the re cent action of the Directors in regard to management of the Company> s affairs, and. if deemed advisable, to pass a resolution requesting tho present Direotors to resign, with the view of having a new Board of Directors el eo ted " The meeting will be held in the Large Room, In surance B U iiciinas, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY. m£ a, uly, 1076, at 2 p.m. Ihe Sh are Rfgißter will be Closed from noon of Saturday the 22nd tn ß tant, until 10 a.m. of Thursday, the 27th i nßtant . J. FRIAE CLARKE, Secretary. AnaKiand, July 12, 1876. /COMPANION.—Wanted by a young \_J Lady, to whom salary is no object, bnt who desires chiefly a comfortable home, a situation as Companion; has a good knowledge of needlework.— Vddress " Companion," Post-office, Ponsonby. AN SALE BY THE SUBSCRIBER": 400 bag 3 Coarse and Fine Bone Dust 20 tons Animal Guano 10 tons Kidney Sped Potatoes 60 tons Table Potatoes. (Canterbury) 50 bag? Sydney Maize Canterbury Oats. Hams and "Racon Wood's Flour, in ISO's and 1003 Canterbury and Auckland do Salt Butter and Cheese, &o. ■ LEYI W. EATON. SPECIAL NOTICE. Parties sending Parcels to any part of the Wattato nan rely ntion them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, by booking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, . No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr AY. K. Carter. N~~OTIOE.— The business of the undersigned will in future be Olosad from Sunset on Friday, and Re-open on Saturday at 4 pm, and remain open until 8 pm—H L Possenesfeie, Tailor and Habit Msker, Shortland-street—Auckland. Juxie 20 1876. "DOYAL INSURANCE COMPANY Notice op Removal. The Office of this Company has this day bpnn Removed from Hobßon'a Buildings. Hhortlaud-strePt to New Zealand House, the Fourth Buildings higher up on the same'side of the street. GKORGE W. JONP.S, Agent. Auckland, June 24,187(5.



DEN TEERACE HIGHWAY DISTRICT —The Annual Meetingof the Bate payers of the above District will be hold In the Eden Vine Hotel, on TUESDAY, the ISth July, IB7Q, at 7 p.m. Biuiness—To receive the report and balance sheet of the out-going trustees, to strike a rate, elec- \ijf, truatees, anditors, and fecce-viewers, for the ensuing year.-JAMES EEID, Ohaiiman. T\EVONPOST HIGHWAY DISTRICT. • The Annual Meeting will be held in the Devonport Ilall on Thursday Evening, Uio 27ih mutant, at 7.30, to receive the Keport and Balance-sheet, levy a Rato, ! '•; aud sleot Tiusteca, Auditors, aud Fence Viewers for the ensuing year. OLIYEK MAYS, . Chairman. ■ '•■■■ TJEVONPOKT LODGE, I. OTgTtT .j The members of iho above Lodgo aro espeually requested to attend the Lodge THIS EVENING, to consider the best nicans of Celebrating the Anniver sary. n.HAIRS! C~H AIRS"! EASE AND COMFORT ATTAINED > Si AT LAST. Fob the Counting House and LxaBARX jchb Most Ltjxubiant Seat : '- is BARBER'S PATENT ROCKING AND .--».. TILTING GHAIR. This Chair is universally used throughout the United States. The Senate Chamber and House of Representatives at Washington, the Ohio »nd Michigan Senate Cham ber», and numorou» oth»r Public Ingtitutions, use nothing cite. Easily operated, noiseless, adjustable for light or heavy perionß, and to any height, and not liablo to get out of ordor. A Shipment received last mail direct from the; znanufactury, by H. P. BAJRBER, Fort-Btr»st, Auckland. ~ WEDNESDAY, JULY 19. CITY MART. ON ACCOUNT OP WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. EX INVERALLAN, McOANN. MAS TER. f FROM LONDON. DAMAGED BY SEA WATER. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction at the City Mart, on Wednesday nbxt, July 19, at 11 o'clock, O O in diamond : B7§ —One bale, 26 plena* Blue Grey Demins Bala Canvas and Tar 26§—One case, 40 pieces French Fanoy Prints Case and Zinc 228 in diamond, S S outside: 12§-One bale, 20 pieces 321 n "Wet Wove Calicos Halo Canvas and Tar 13§—One bale, 20 pieces 3ain Wet Wove CMicos Bale Canvas and Tar 19§—One bale, 20 pieces, 321 n Scotch Shirtinga Bale Canvas and lar Terms—Cash. ■ ■"<■ TO-MORROW, NOON. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AND EFFECTS. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by auction at his Furni ture Sale Booms, To-morrow (Tuesday), at 12 o'clock noon, ~ • A Useful Lot of Household Furniture and Effects Drawing-room Suite, Cheffonier, Chairs Tablys, Safe, Pictures, Curtains, Plated ware, Bedsteads, Palliasses, Toilet Tables Washst&nds, Chests of Drawers, Ornaments, TiMopiece, Kitchen Utensils, Earthenware, Watches, Books, &o, a Good Saddle and Bridle, Stoves, a lot of Fancy Goods, &o. TO-MORROW. FURNITURE, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, BOOKS, FANCY GOODS. ,'. M. JONES AND CO. WILL sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms To-morrow (Tuesday), 18tb. instant, at 11 a.m., Produce, Groceries, Poultry, Furniture, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Books, Fanoy Goods, etc., etc., etc. THURSDAY, JULY 20. AUCTION SALE~I)iriRISH LINENS, DAMASKS, DIAPERS, TABLE CLOTHS, TOILET COVERS, NAPKINS, CAMBRIC HANDKERCHIEF. EX IvBRALLAN. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Thursday, the 20th instant, at 11 o'clock, An Invoice of Irish Linens, Table Cloths, Hanfr . kerchiefs, &o, just landed ex Inverallan. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. FRIDAY, JULY 21. FOR THE BENEFIT OP WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. WRECK OF THE BARQUE 'LADY FRANKLIN. G. W. MNOY f'fi HAS received instructions srom Oapt. Payna to soil by public auction, on Friday, 21st instant, The Barque ' Lady Franklin,' as she lies stranded on the bank inside Kaiparu Heads, with all gear and furniture then on board, for the benefit of whom it may concern. WEDNESDAY, JULY 19. CITY MART. GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, &o. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the City Mart, on Wednesday i ' next, 19th July, at 11 o'clock, General Drapery, Manchester Goods, Hosiery, Dress. Goods, Shirts, Mercery, Clothing, etc. Terms at Sale. THURSDAY, JULY 27. VALUABLE LEASEHOLD HOUSE. GEO. W. BINNEY YX7ILL sell by public auction on „ \ .Thursday, the 27th July, by order of the Board or Education, the Lease for 14 years, Of the House in Parnell Rise, lately oooupled as a Lodging-house by Mrs Steele. Full particulars to be obtained on application at the Office of tbe Board of Education. TUESDAY, JULY 18. BRONZE FIGURES, MAEBLE AND, OTHER CLOCKS, PLATED GOODS, < wax fruits, china goods, f VASES, ETC., ETC. :i :£l" E. & H. ISAACS HAS received instructions to sell by r publio auotton at their Stores, Fort-street, on' • Tuesday next, July 18, at 11 o'clock, on account of " whom it may concern, ; .; '.'..' ML (in diamond) 810— 1 case Bronze Figures, ex Inverallan, damage** by sa'twater. , '~ :£ , Also, 8 cases' Marble and Wood Clocks, Plated Goods Wax Fruits, China Goods, Vases, &o', &0., &o. ; "'