the security of the goldfidd haa been accepted Jhe natives nro prepared to show the boundaries or the district. Prospecting will commence at once. & The CcinnaiEgiener had ffuta JetUr cbaiman of the Town Band teJJj , . that KaJmal is open to prospectors. Great satisfaction is expressed. A large meeting is be mg held at Obmemutn, to consider the question of opening up Horo Horo country for prospecting. UMy East Coast Election. In Ihia morning's leader of the Bay ofPhniv Times, the rumour that Captain MorrilwSd not rtand for Las Coast was contradicted, nnd the 7imes advised unity of action in the Bay of

Great animadversion is expressed at the language used in the subleacler, re the election of trustee for 1 own Board, vice Captain Tunks resigned, the matter being now sub judice, • '

BLENHIEM.

(Per Press Agency.)

At So clock this morning a fire broke out on premises in High-street, belonging to Mr McElwarn opposite Ewarl'a Hotel. The fire rapMly spread to the adjoining premises of Mr Carter (draper), and thence to the Bank of New Zealand, which adjoined, and to the National Bank, .the next building in the block, though not in the same street but facing the market square. The Fire Brigade with both engines, were quickly on the spot! but their efforts could only strive to preserve buildings that had not ignited. Fortunately there was no wind, else the whole of that part of Blenheim would have gone. As it was, the premises all around were much in jured by scorching, breaking of windows etc The Bank of New Zealand's strong room is all right, and so also is the National Bank safe. The New Zealand Insurance Company are interested in the block of buildings des troyed to the extent of £1,100.

PUBLIC MEETING.

THE CITIZENS AND THE POLITICAL SITUATION.

A public MfrETiwa of citizens was held in tho hall of the Mechanics' Institute last, night to express an opinion on th« present politic si crisis. In spite of the adverse weather, the meeting was crowded Mr G. Johnstone proposed, and -Mr Greenway seconded that Mr F L. Prime, the acting-Msyor, take the chiir. This was carri9d.' The Chairman havir," read the advertisement' convening, the meeting/ pro° ceeded to say that important questions were being discussed at Wellington which affected them ail more or less, and as it had been represented to him that a meeting of citizens to discuss the "fcitu^tion" wa3 desirable, he had .called them there that night Be. had no doubt there were several who wished to addrpss the meeting, and he hoped they would riw all a fair hearing.

Mr Morton rose to propose tho first resolution. His usual place on such occasions was among the audience, but he thought the men in the rear rank ought sometimes to come to the front aad do best to let their members at Wellington know what a fixed determination 'ani mated them, (Cheers ) There h?d"been an idea that the prograramo which was being carried «Jit by Sir George Grey was a very risky one, and, though it might bs for their good, yet it was a question whether it was V7orth while to go through tho privations and distress which would come upon them in the struggle That state of uncertainty was now »t an end. He was now convinced that everyone of them had made up his inixid to undergo everything to get what the Opposition w«re now fighting for. He was of opinion that (something more than more words would soon be necessary. There might be some hard fighting to do (cheers), and if so he would be found willing to take his share. He had noticed that Mr Stent, in talking of the peoplo of Otago, hai told the Government that, they were not of the race to brook oppression. He Bhculd like to know of what race they were that they should er.dare more th.iv .Otat'G (Cheers ) The men o? the North had proved themselves more than a match for the South at criotet and chess (clieeis), and now that they had Sir George Grey and Mr WhUaker—the two loading men in the colony—at their head, ihay were bound to get their rights ia time. As to the conduct of those men who had deserted the Auckland band, he was inclined to say with a weil-known citizen—>' U was domnablo." Mr ?owo might bo a vary clever man, but he could not see what he was aiming at He did not want to make a speech, he would content himself by moving the following resolution:—"That this meeting is strongly.of opinion that Sir George Grey'a resolutions for Financial Separation, now before the House of Representatives, would, if carried, remove ma.Dy serious evih and irregularities in tha existing system of'colonial administration, and would constituta tht basis of a satisfactory and economical form of local selff*Qverament. The meeting therefore requests all the members from-the Province <;f Auckland to give the resolution their hearty support." (Loud cheer ing).

Mr D, Goldie seconded the resolution. There seemed to be a feeling dowa South that Auckland was a pauper province, trying to live on the rest of the colony. It seemed to him that they were being governed by brute forco. Instead of trying to bring forward beneficial measures, the Ministry Degln pro ceedings by lobbying members, and when they have. g it fieir price and have settled the. terms they dou't care about any opposition. Thus Taranaki wanted a breakwfttor, and Canterbury wanted its pastoral leases renewed. So he was afraid Sir .Robert Douglas had his price in the £10,000. (Hear, hear). They, could seethe state of things by the tone of the present debate. The Government adherents were evidently only- speaking just as much as they were told to. They were not likely to gflt their rights by Constitutional measures, and therefore he was of opinion that they would be right in fighting for jfchem (immense cheering). He was not in favour of the members leaving the House, but be suggested that they should remain there thi3 session and tiy all tho Constitutional means, and then if that failed let them coufer with the leading men ia the place' and decide what should be done. He was convinced that the policy pu'sued by Sir Julius Vogel would only end in rnin to the colony -(hear, hear). . The Chairman put ttie resolution, which was carried unanimously. Mr Malcolm 2?>iccol craved the indulgence of the meeting, as it was his first appearance as a speaker at a political meeting. But as one born in the colony, and having spetit all his life in it, he accepted it as a duty to corns forward and enter hi< vehement protest against theunfaif treatment Auckland was receiving. There w*s no necessity to show them that they were ill-treated. He was against.at present, taking such war like steps as had been alluded toby previous speakers, for he felt sure that ultimately Constitutional means would prevail. It was said that their poverty, was their own f*ult. Well supposing it was, they wanted now to rid the Southern provinces of their incubus, and to start for themselves. (Cheers.) Even that resource was denier) them, and the Ministry were now trying to make them complete slaves by reducing them to a state of bondage. The oppositioa Sir G Grey met with from "Wellington, was naturals nough, as, if it were not for the money which was spent there by the Government, that city would be stiH occupy inir that insignificant position, which was natural to It. (Hear.) Although he declared against fighti.g, he wished them to understand that if nothing else would do, he thought they would bo ouite right in resorting to that means of redress. He 'would move the following resolution:— — " That in -the event of the resolutions of Sir George Grey being lost, this meeting, looking at the attitude taken by the Govsrnmont on Mr Whitaker's resolution, call upon the members repreienting this province to leave no atone unturned *<> remove from offiwth. Ministry, which has entirely forfeited the confidence of the people of Auckland " (Loud cheering.) Mr G Johnston ssconded the motion proposed. He did not see why Otago shdwld think they were .the only persons in the colony who were come of a race that could not be trodden upon. He was con vinced the policy of Sir George Grey would carry the day (near?. H? thought it was their duty to come tag*her and express their approval of the conduct ofJthe Auckland members who were supporting Bi^ George Grey's resolutions, and to express t^r disapproval of those who were opposing them. It bad been his intention to have moved a resolution advocating the withdrawal of the members from the Honse, but for the preset he would content himself with seconding -solution, which was carried atPresent taken from tham without any commensu rate return MrVogel-he begged that gentleman's paVdon : Sir Juliu* Vogel-he liked to give every man his title however he got it (laughter)-had put on his hat and had run away when asked some unpleasant questions at the Choral. Hall. JSvery ,*?»* shou f l£ stand his ground, especially an EDglishman. (A Toice •" He ia not an Englishman," and great laugh terTkehwi understood he was but if he was not he'was very glad to hear it. (Laughter.) If Sir JuliusVogel had the interests of the colony at heart why did he Bpend £9000 on his visit to England, and S™ Anno t<i Dr tfjatherston's child/en ? Lethim abo- Eh 2!°&8& Office -d cut down th CM t which they might save some £60,000. If, alter twine evwy constitutional means their members They had a large number of pooi: people here who if they were to be further oppressed, might at »ny "me rise against the authorities, and they had no military tnnnt thorn flnwn Their geographical position was the Pbe S lt^ Ow WZea]and. an g d fheFr mineral resources were superior even to those of England Properly governed they were bound to become great Mr Wtaker had been looked on with suspicion at flirt, but he had proved a trump. He had no.h««»Uon in Baying that Sir George Grey and Mr Whitakaj com bined would work out a better state of things lor them. (Cheers). As to what Mr Stafford BMd about voting for Blr George Grey's resolutions next year,

ht&SP <srawn ■**■•«» scent. knew K« Stafford, like the other Ministerialistß, scenri another million and a quarter to wilH . tn?ov O h' y haP / 1D*ered that ey were Ho bpLpfl f tho r, mpty tlieasui 'S to the Oppositioa. if mir^ 1° °«"'! tlle following resolution :-" That if our members find that justice cannot be obtained »rJ™°i T thern .Potion of New Zsaland in ihe rld^ R if ?ft c Ot .Representativas, . this meeting pledges itself to render to them its unflinching snp- F«r.ni?« Cpl« f tbeir solving to withdraw their pre- Z™ lameni ancl resolTi ni? < o adopt sucn other (Checsf appear t0 them advisable." ,

Vm -& 1!? Oa?° to second the resolu n«3i'«» .. il3. said mealit more th»n H SSnlaßLfV 16* > ITa *°uld reaa them a fow ro-a il«?!i ro? {h8 Wellington-(the Speaker hero "J;^» lC!s dor /. r011! tho Pod which hns already been commented en In the St,vr). a Voice :Is that a quotation from PvfdH'i (laughter), Mr Wiiglpy : xhat was from Wellington : a ~i ty w hi' h was living tL v colony sue? fattening on tho Government. ifiey had got Auckland down aad nw they were «• m*i - ei\ Dou' t Ict them boast 0{ what they wouldao in tnetvent of Constitutional means failing tilt lot them do it when it came to the peint, and whatever was the method agreed upon, let them stand shoulder to shoulder to go in and get their rights (Chee)s). T:he present fight for the rights o( Auckland was the first really good stand which had Been made, and it should have been made years ago ana Insisted upon from session to session. A'telling ahusion was here made by the speaker to the educa tional unequilJMea of Canterbury and Auckland. His opini-n was that if they could Kdt get separation in a fri.endly manner, they should get it Roriie other war. They had forsrotton down Sbutti that they had •in Auckland Emlishmen, Scotchmen, and Irishmen to deal with, but they would soon find out their mis take. He was a Yorkshirfcmm (cheers) and he knew they would not stand such treatment in Yorkshire (laughter). Let Kr.glishmen recollect Oliver Cromwell .Irisi'men, Samuel O'Connor, and Scotchmen, Bruce and Wallace (cheers). Mr Fy Kwington said, like Mr Niccol, it was his hrst appearance on the platform at a political meeting. Tho point he wished to insist on was this ;—Let them stick to the practical. Thtrehad been too much talking and applause at Auckland meetings. Ho was ngiinst the resolution proposed by Mr King, for ho believed that very few of them were prepared to curry out the programme which was proposed When (ho man of property w<is prepa-ed to tuke up arms, and share the revolution which ho advocated, thea it was time to talk about extreme measures, but not botore. His idea was that lbs members" should fight out their battle on tht< floor of the House fairly. (a. voice i It's no use) Yea it was; and after that, then let t»>c Superintendent and Mr Whitakcr, call the Provincial Council togeiher, and then come to a quiet, deliberate decision ass to what should bo clone. Lot them con sider the matter more calmly and fully, and then like one man stand shoulder to shoulder, and be determined and sincere " For the cause that lacks assistance, For the Wrong that needs resistance, Vov the future in the distance, " Aucl the good that we can do.'' (Cheers.) Mr Cousins siid he *as another new speaker at a politic-il meeting. With the last speaker he agreed on many points, but b<i could not ha!p~ thinking that he had entirely misunderstood the resolution. That did not advocato^flghting as tho means of redress, unless as a last lesoiirce. And when the expression was used—"fighting for their rights.'' if d,d not mean with swords, guns, and pistols. There wero bloodless revolutions as well ns bloody. The? wanted moral force backed by physical strength. 'Vogel was their King John, and it now remained for them to bring np their charter, and insist upon having it carried ) Mr Johostone shortly roplied to Mr Ewington.

A gentleman spoke next whose name die 1 not reach us, His remarks were rather discursive, and he was rather impatiently listentd to. He declared himself in favor of what Mr Cousins had said. One of the audience having wished him "Good Night" while he wa3 in the middle of his >2oquonce, tho speaker retired rather abruptly.

Mr C. Attein said he wished to draw out of Mr Morton's remarks a little moral That gout.loman had referred to the victpiious Ciicket and chess tour naments, but he had not-referred to the unfortunate football exenrsion. (Laughter) The i-onth wanted to kick us again as they had then. They must not mak* too sura of things. He recollected, when the loans were introducjd, and everybody was. in favor of bringing in the great tub of spice which was to sweeten everything. Now the state of things was different. The speaker in a lengthy speech advocated never giving up the battle until their rights wora secured. He declared himself against the members leaving the House. l)r Wallis said he had been pained to hear the bellicose tone of some of the speakets The time was not come for that yet. As for the Financial Separa tion proposed by Bir Qeorga Grey, h» was in favour of it, but he thought it should be carried out to_ ita logical conclusion, which was Insular Separation. (Cheers). The state of things which now provulol, showed tbat the Government was about the worst that had ever disgraced any of Her Majeity's domin ions. While England, with all her comforts and improvements only had a debt of £30 per head, hero in New Zealand, • where all theße things were yet to be - brought about, they al ready had a debt of £S0 per head. (Hear) He compared Sir Julius Vogel to the little man mentioned in the Arabian Nights as having got on an emigraut's back who had offered to carry him across a river, and in return for his ■kindness nearly drowned him What they wanted was the abolition of the Contral Goyern ment at Wellington, and the absolute separation of the two islands. He should like to sco the "resolution altered ti that effect Mr King shortly explained tho meaning of his resolution, which he thought Mr Ewingtoa had mis construed . The resolution was then put and carried, with only two dissentients, Sir Ewington and Mr Shove. Mr Wrigley proposed that the chairman be re quested to send the resolutions to Wellington at the earliest possible moment. Mr Thomas Whitaon seconded. He was an old man and had been obliged only a few yoars ago to fh-ht for Auckland, and he was willing, to do it again. (Ghters). MrM. Aiccol having proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman, the meeting separated, giving, three cheers for Sir G-eprge Grey and Mr Whltaker.

AN UNOFFICIAL REPORT OF THE PRINCE OF WALES' RETURN FROM. INDIA.

I had., been for weeks looking forward to yesterday. It was the day of the Prince of Wales' return from India, and great rejoicings were to take place. We knewthe crowdsinthe streets would be monstrous; so L took tickets for the opera, where the Prince was asked to appear in the evening. Our seats were right opposite the Royal box. It was a splendid sight; the eeats were all full, the people all so splendidly dressed. The ladies glittered with diamonds, and were almost in full dress. At last the royal party came— the Prince and Princess, and their two boys, Prince Alfred and Prince Arthur. Every one rose as they.„entered, and the cheers were like to bring down the house. On the stage were a large chorus, led by some of the finest singers of the day, and when the cheering had subsided a little they sang, "God Save the Priuce of Wales." The people "were quit** overcome—some wiped their eyes, and some cheered. Then came " God Save the Queen," and the cheers were now more tremendous. The two little Princes nodded and clapped their hands, and seemed to enjoy it so much. The Prince looks very jolly—so sunburnt and yet fresh. The Princess looked so Bweet, and both seemed so glad and happy, and kept chatter ing and laughing to each other all the time. He haa been seven months away, and only came that afternoon at one. She and the children went to . Ports mouth, and ont to sea, to meet him, and they all arrived together in London at half-past seven. So they had not had much time to themselves; and it was very good to come to the opera to please the people. She wore a dress of pale blue silk, and blue crape, a low body, and no opera cloak. She had flowers made of diamonds, fixed on the short sleeves of her dress ; diamonds in her hair, and a spray of flowers ; a band of velvet round her throat, with a thick band of large diamonds, over it; then a long necklace of large diamonds, and a number of other* dotted all abouc the body of her dress. Her bracelets were one glittering mass. She looked so pretty? "d has a quiet gentle manner. She seemed so proud of the Prince when the people cheered, and put her hand upon his arm and pushed him forward. Then they stood and bowed to the house all around. The two bojs are very pretty—the eldest is like her. They are fair and tall, and look strong and merry. They wore white sailor Kronen throats, and wide blue collars. The eldest took his mother's opera glass, and looked all about with it, and soon saw some one he knew, and began to nod and kias his hand. The Prinoe noticed him, ana spoke to him, the little chap pointed with his finger to some one just below where we were Then the Prince nodded and grinned to whoever it was. Evidently all the swells of the land were present, and I longed tor someone to tell me who everybody was. A number of men wore uniforms, and some of SSi perfectly glittered with Orders. The Prince and his brothers were in plain dress fuits. After the anthems, the regular opera went on The music and singing were lovely, beyond deacription. The Koyal party, though they must hare been tired, remained to £ close, and got heartily cheered when they'left.

CABLEGRAM.

Olaim for tho Late Mail Servie^

The Steamer Oollisiea.

SYDNEY, This 'day. The Government Arbitrators refused to award the A.S.N. CompaDy the £1,300 claimed for early arrival of their boats dur ing the temporary San Francisco" Service, on the ground that no penalties could be inflicted'for late arrivals.

The second officer of the steamer Barrabool is to be prosecuted criminsHy for neglect.

Late Telegrams.

RUSSELL.

(From our own correspondence.) This day. Sailed ; Golden Isle, Magic, and Ebeuezer with coal for Auckland, William acd Julia for Thames.

ALEXANDRA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day.

Tawhiao's Grandsdn,

Tawbiao, with 150 natives, arrived at Kopua yesterday, with the body of Tawhiao's grandson Potatau, en route for Hikurangi, where the body will be buried. Major To Wheoro went up this morning.

BLENHEIM.

PPcr Press Agency.] This day. The" Insurances are oh follow : McElwain's premises (supposed value, £700), iusurerl, in the Victoria for £200 ; Standard, £200. The mortgage is also insured in the National for £400.

Carter's building is insured in Liverpool and London, £300 ; Imperial, £200. Slock' uninsured.

Bank of New Zealand buildings and fur niture insured in New Zealand Office, £1100. National Bank Buildings, insured in Norwich Union £200; National, £150. Furniture also insured in National for £150. EUThese promises were all destroyed, but some furniture was saved from both Banks, and some stock from Carter and Edward's offices. The loss will be about £4,000 or £5,000. The cause of the fire is unknown. An enquiry will be held.

DUNEDIN.

(From our own correspondent). This day. The Steamship Company.

Messrs Gufchrie and Larnaca have reooived a telegram from Messrs J. H. White and Co., of Melbourne, agents ef the proposed new Intercolonial Steamship Company, advising them that a meeting of the pro moters of the company, it was decided to issue prospectuses forthwith.

EYINBSS STAR, SATOTtDAY, AtTOWSt 12,1878.



NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital, paid tip and Invested £240,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIEB of every des cription of Property may be effected with this Com pany. Hulls Insured for the Voyage or Time. Merchan dise, Goods, and Freight Insured, by steamers and Balling vessels Risks on Specie subject to special arrangements. LOSSES PROMPTLY PAID. QBO. P. PIEKCE, Mana er pHEESE ! BA CON! BUTTEE! 8 cases McConnell Bros.'s best BACON and 114.M8, in cloth 6 cases Spiced Roll and Side BACON 34 cases CANTERBURY CHEESE, primo quality 15 kegs CANTERBURY BUTTER 3 cases LAB.D, in Bladders . KIDNEY SEED POTATOES. T. H. HALL & CO. "fcj O T I C E. Impounded on the 9th August, 1870, by Stephen James Foley, One Cow, white with brown spots, no visible branii, owner not known, for trespassing on land near Whan Bridge; and in default of being released, within eleven days from date, the above cow will be sold to pay expenses JOHN R. STYCH, Poundkesper of the Mount Albert Public Pound. August 11, 1876. TV]" O T I C E. W. BANKS, (Late of the A.S.P. Co.'s steamers Royal Alfred, Golden Crown, Star of the South, and Southern Cross), Begs to inform his friends the public in general that he has Opened a Fiest-olash Private Boardino House, situated at the corner of Hobson and Wyndham-stroets, where he hopes by civility, clean liness, and comfort, combined with a first-class table, to merit a fair share of their patronage. Terms: Board and Bosidonce (washing included), 20s"per week i Board only, 15s per week. Public Worki Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, "Wellington, 3rd August, 1876. npFNDERS are invited for the Erec * tion of a Post and Telegraph Office at Cam bridge. General conditions, specifications, and drawings may ba seen at tho offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington ; at the District Engineer's office, Auck land ; and the Resident JKngine'r's office Newcastle, Tenders addressed to tho Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside "Tenders for Post and Telegraph, Cambridge," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of the 28th day of august, 1876. Telegraphic Tenders will be received, provided the original tender and deposit are lodgnd with the nearest District Engineer at tho time above specified. The lowest or any tender nor necsssurily accepted. (Signed) W.H. CLAYTON Colonial Architect. T\AMAGE TO TREES, SHRUBS, &o. Town Clerk's Office, Auckland, August 11,1870, The following By-law is published fox general in formation: — Section 2, Part 9, Schedule 15, Municipal Corporation Act, 1867. "If any person shall wilfully and without the authority of the Council, cut, brpak. bark, root up, or otherwise destroy or damage the whole or any part of any tree, saplrng, shrub, or underwood growing in or upon any street or place under the management of the Council, although the injury done shall not be to the amount of one shilling, he shall forfeit a Bum not ■ ten pounds." Twenty shillingß reward, on conviction, will be paid to any person giving information to the Police. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. WANTED, Ale and Porter Bottles. M. Colls, opposite Army and Navy Hotel, Queen-street, or Onehnnga Brewery. ANTED, by a respectable Female, well conversant in household duties, a Situation as Housekeeper in a 'private or business house ;no objection to the country. Good references - Address HM, this office. ANTED to SELL, a Pawn broker's Business doing a large trade, together with stock, goodwiil, and freehold of pie mises-A Heavay, Wyndbam-streei, Proprietor. ANTED, a steady ycung Man for a CoaU Store—Apply before 12 o'clock on Monday next to Lewis Bros, Queen-street. ANTED, a respectable Girl to mind a Baby-Mr Gardner, Queen street Wharf. ,_ - TIT ANTED, a* respectable Boy at- V V lgfH Kohn, jeweller, Queen-atreet. ANTED, a good 'General Ser vant ; must understand Cooking and Washing—Mrs Sharpe, Graf ton Road. ,



TO Painters and Paperhangers — Wanted, a pood Painter ftnd Paperbanger fo Tauranga. —Apply W. Phillippg and Son. ANTED, a Strong Boylor tin Bootf1 Tradl, accustomed to Bench "Work food wages given.—Apply to C H Prince, Crowi Boot, Grey-street. TK7A.N ¥ID, a situation for a wel] w * conducted and highly respee'.abla Youth. asre.lS, in an Office where the hours will be from 1( to 4; has had a good education, writes a very nicf hsnd, nnd is quicsr at figures.—Address FS, Box 148, Post-office, Auckland. Tjff. AS TED, a Man for the country. V V ._ t m l, a y- Patterson's Stable, QuePti-sireot. "TKTAN TED Tenders for Additions . * to Bpick Prom'gss in Upper Symono's-stree.t, nnlil C> pm of the )7th instant —'Apply E. T. Herbert, Draper, Qtieeu-strcfit. ANTEI) to Purchase, a~~few acres of Rood Land on the spa coast at the Bay of Islands— Apply oy letter foTVOC, this olflce. TO BUTCHEESv^Wanted, a Smart ' La^ accustomed to tlie trade—Mr Maxwell, Butcher, Victoria-street ANTED, a General Servant.— Mrs Brewer, Selwyn Terrace, Parrull. ANTED, Girls to learn Machine ing—Gao Hcmus, Excelsior Boot Factory, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, a thorough General Servant in n small family (no children)— Mrs Hprne, St George's Bay tloari, Pftrnell. TT|7ANTED, three or fotir Plasterers. « v Keano anii Jpnliinson Victoria-street ANTED to Sofl, two £30 Yohm. tfer Scrip—Apply by letter, stating price, to the Little Wonder, Grey-street. WAN I ED, for the Thames, a Boy to milk and maice bimgelf geitifraily useful. Apply to C. Major, Qrocer, Wellealej'-strcoi;. \E7 ANTED, a Boatswain, to sign on * * oritrinal articlps por barque liobingtou.— Apply to the Captain or Chief Officer on board. TTT ANTED, a good Clicker for 'the *' '% South.—Apply to Ireland Brothers. TI'7ANTED, a few respectable young V V Men as Boarders ; good aoeommodaiion. — Top of Wttlrsllold-Btreet, opposite Fitzroy Hotel. TNTBD, ITgoocl General Ser vant—Mrs Eees, North Head. WANTED Known, a rare oppor tunity for procuring a first-class Watch or Cliain at Wholesale Price, with a twelve months guarantee ; Ladies' Watches (beautiful designs).— Apply it Messrs Cochrane & Sons, Fort-street. WANTED to Buy, a small Cottage in P&rnoU.— W. Flood, Exchange. WANTED, to Adopt a Boy abont 7 years of ago —App.'y, by letter, WC, Office of this paper. WANTED Known, that E. Oarr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim bor at the Walkawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Brealtwator lload. WANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all fcinds of Timber, Posts, Kails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowact possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Iloud. All orders attended to with dewpatch B~OOT TRADE.—Wanted a Boy accustomed to the Boot Trado; also a Youth as Impiover.—Stephens and Carter, Bootmakers, Queen-street. W~ "~ANXED, a Married CWple on a Farm ; co children ; wife to milk ; both generally useful.—Hunter and Nolan, Monday, 12 o'clock^ . WANTED Known, two Young Men can bo accommodated with Board and Lodgings in a prlv&to family, fifteen minutes walk from Union Bank. —Enquire at this office. W" ANTED KNOWN, that I have another lot of Bargains, having bought a lot of Candles as damaged, but they am sound, and therefore thwy will be sold at only lOd 1b; No. 1 Hugar, only l^d Hi; Brown Sugar, 3>.<il lb; Good Rico, 3d !l>; Oatmeal, 61b8 for 1b ; Day uftd Martiu'a Llackiii'/, a cakes for 2d, 7d per dozen; 18 doz?n of Anchovy Paste, with all faults. 3d per bottle, 4 for lid ; 641 Men's L'nen Collars, 4d each, 3 for lid, 3s per dozen ; Mui'b Fnlt Hats, 2s each, 3 for 5s Gd ; 100 Boys' Felt H.its Is 6d. 3for 4s ; Copy Books, Is 4d per dczon; Carpenter's Penoiln, Is 4d per dozen; a few Ladies' Bags cheap ; 20 gross of Paper Collars at 3s per gross; wanted lOOlbs of Wasto Paper at 3d per lt>. — Apply to It. Watts, Pitt-street. Be in time and bring your kits with you! Pig's Jowls, 4Jtf 1b ; Patent Liquid Cold for Gilding, in small bottles, only 2d per bottle, Is Cd per dozen. Bought with all faults, and sold with all faults, for Two Weeks only! Cups and Sauccrß, 6d. WANTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howo's Agency, 1b RKMOVKD to Vulcan Lane, corner of High-street. Only the highrat class maohines kept in stock. Kepalrs to all machines properly done. Steum Gusges repaired, teated, and adjusted. WANTED Known, Jno. O. Clough, Machinist, Masefield's Buildings, Albert street, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the pro vince. All work guaranteed of best materials and quality and lowest remunerative charge. Model Steam Engine Castings, complete sets, from 7s Gd. A fow First-class Lock-Btiteh Sewing Machines for Bale. AN TED KNOWN that J.MORRISON is prepared to execut9 all kinds of ASPHALTING »t reasonable prioefi.— Address Newton Road. ■ TI RANTED, Subscribers to Magazines y V to know that they can have the numbers ITandsomely Bound, at a trifling cost. Musiq and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to the EvKNrwa Stab Office, Wyndham street. WANTED to SELL, Newcastle Goal, Firewood, Heart of Kauri Shingles, Pa.ings, CO sacks Oats, 60 Backs Potatoes—Apply at the Hallway T Mart. Onehunga. Mark well: Glass, China, Earthenwato, Oilman's Stores and Groceries of best quality always in supply.—A. Sombrvillb. WANTED, my old customers and friends to know that I have again gone int the Timber Trade, and although tver ■ is now more competition than when they patronised me, in 18(31, I am still preparea to supply them with a superior quality of Timber as cheaply as anyone. Orders taken for Deck and Ship Planking up to 60 feet long, also Long Timber for Tie Beams and Girders. At present on hand:—Broad Boarda up to 80 in. wide, and every Bize of Kauri Timber for House or Ship Building. ROBT. BARTLEY, Timber Yard, Breakwater Road. WANTED, Wanted to Sell, very cheap, for Two Weeks Only I!!—l7B4tt>s. of Pickle Salmon, 5d Ib, 31bs for Is ; about SOOIbB of Sago, 4d ft, 31bs for lid ; 40 dozen of IK> tins' of Sal mon »nd Lobsters, lOd tin, 9« per dozen ; Large Bars of Soap i c ly 5d ; Candles (full weights), lid ; Picklefi, lOd bottl S J Good Currants, 4%d lb ; Kaisins only 4d lb ; IndlsK* Blue, lOfl lb; Mustard, lid lb; Plaid Matches (Pell and Black's), 7d dozen; Sa!ad Oil and Castor Oil 7d bottle; Good Salt Butter from 8d to Is; 2tb tins oj Tart Fruit, 0d and Brt tin; Cayenne Pepper, Is bottles fer Gd, 5s dozen ; Good Jams, 8d : Epsom Salts, srt per dozen packets, 2s 6d for 71b box ; Painkiller, Is 2d bottle; Violfit Powder, 4d per dozen packets; 16tba of Onions for Is ; Taylor's Cocoa, Is Gd H); Mellows Sauce, only lOd bottle, nearly as good as Lea and Perrin's ; NixeVs Black Lead, 8 cakes for 6d; Keillor's Marmalade, lOd tin, 9s per dozen ; Sardines, large tins lOd, email tins 5s 6d dozen ; Lemon Peel, Is 8d lb ; Good Te<%, 2s ft, 6tbs for lls ; Clothen Pegs, 4 dozen for Cd ; Carbonate of Soda only 4d lb. 31bs for lid ; Pint Bottles of Good Ink, 9dbottle, three for 2a, seven small bottles for Cd; Magnum Bonum, 3d per box, five boxes for Is; Fancy Note Paper and Envelopes, 24 sheets of paper and 24 envelopes only 6d packet, coat price ; Working Men's Clocks, only 6s 6d each; 200 sets of Jugs, four to the set, 6s set; Bimmel's Soap seven cakes for Is; Fancy Soap Babi«s, 1b 2ii dozen ; Hot Water Jugs, 6s 6d to 8s 6d set; China Candlesticks, Is 6d and 2s 6d each ; Cliina Flower Pots, 15s set of three; China Figures, from 6d to 6s each ; Glass Butter Dishes. Is 2d to 2s each ; Lot of Girls' Hats from 6d to 3s each ; about £40 of Assorted Ribbons, Feathers, and Artificial Flowers cHCap • Sick Feeders only Is 01 each; Jelly Moulds from Is 6d to 2s 6d e»oh; Slate Pencils, three boxes for 2d ; 100 dozen Sixpenny Dolls will be sold for 4d each ; and a variety of other Toys very oheap; 100 dozen assorted Plates from 2d to 5d each; Figs, 6d lb • Musical Bladders, Id each; Peanuts, 5d lb by tlie sack.—Apply to H. Watts, General Dealer, Pitt street. * ; WANTED Known, Strettson's Book, Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot is now 208. Queen-street, opposite MoArthur, Shera's new Warehouse. WANTED Everybody to Know, that the undersigned has made a still further Large Reduction in his Prices. Good ser viceable Riding Saddles, 45s each, with mounts; Strong durable Double-Rein Bridles, 9s 6d each Strong durable Single-Rein Bridles, 7s 6d each; al other goods proportionately cheap, to make room foj large shipments to arrive per Robina Dunlop, ant other vessels, nearly due.—W. 8. JONES, Wholeaali and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer Queen-street. N.B. —A few best quality Jiidin; Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very oheap.



- WANTED KNOWN, that I). r * " GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including " ! Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House * Blocks. Pos.ts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and B!iie Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at"the ]' lowest market price, at bis Yards, Custom-house street^ . CITY HALL. — Sunday Evening Services, 13th August, from S till 9. AD'arS' j invited, Seats .Free. No Collection. I ITS'SECTARIAN" Sunday Services, \J Lome-street Hall, conducted by Samuel Eo.ger, 8.A., August 13.—Morning: " Patient waiting fortnf Cominpof the Lord." Evening :'• Beliof in tho Biblo as an Inspired Bock." August 28 (Monday): Sochi Evening. Furtlier particnlars nev.< tl-.e time^ 1 npHE NEWTON KlßK.—Divine J_ Service at the usual hours on Sunday.— Subjects—Morning : "Tlio Conversion cf tueFhilip pian Jailer." Evening: "Earnestness and Persever ance in Religion." PITT-STREET WESLEYAN CHTTKCH.—SuncIay Services.-Aug. 13.—The Fey W. Ktrk will preach in tlie morniDg, at 11, and the Rev W. J. Williams in the evoning at C.30. TTNTON - STBEET~~WESLEYA-N xJ CH APE f, .—The Sabbath Services in the above place of worship will be conducted to-morrow, at 11 a.m., by Rev. Thof. Buddie ; Evening, at 6.30, by Mr S. Lawry. ■ ______ TTNITED Methodist" Free Church, U junction of Pitt and Vincont-streets.—Divine Son-ice every Lord's Day—MorniDg at 11; Evening at 6.30. _______ ipHRISTIAN MEETING-HOUSE, \J Cook-street.—Lord's Day. Worship, 11 a.m. Preaching, 6.30 p.m. Tuesday: Bible Class, opon to the public, 7.30 p.m. Subject: " The Day of Penta cost," N~BWTON HALL.—Subject for to morrow evening—" Jcsuk or Swodonborg."— Como and welcome No collection?. PRIMITIVE Methodist Chapel, Edwardes-street. — Morning, at 11 o'clock, "The Christina Life." livening, at 6.30, "The Christian's Dn&tli: a Funeral Discourse for the lute Mrs Fowler, Queen-street " 1" O Owners of Timber. —Found, a Square Log about SOU long. Owner can get the same by payiug for advertising and expenses— Apply to Captain Hedges, S3 Lily. rp~Q B~U IL D E E S. Tenders will bo received by tile undersigned until 4p.m of Monday, the 21st instant, for the erection ola Villa ltesidenoe in the Kyber Pass Road. Plans. _c., at my office. P. HERAPATH, Architect. m O BUILDERS. •Tenders will be received up to noon on Saturday, the 15th instant, for the erection of a Villa Residence in Princes-street. Plans, &c, stray office, Queen-street. JEDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. TO OONTBAOTOBS. lenders will bo received until noon of the 19th inetant for the Erection of a Villa RoMdence at the North Shore. E. KKALS & SON. Architects. NORTH SaORE.—For Sale, an acre of Laud and a two-storeyed Dwelling, opposite Mr Cameron's Devonport Bill. Also, the House and grouads at Mount Victoria, occupied by Captain Casey. TO LET, a good Dwelling-house on the Lake Road, and a six-roomed House on the Beach. —Oliver Mays, asrent.^ WNERS of Allotments in the Township of Kapanga, sold 17th December, 1862 —In Section No 11, adjoining 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 23, and No. 5, frontin ,' Paget street; 111 same section, Nos. 30, 2, 3, i; and 22, are hereby warned to pay their proportion of Fencing, as the owner of above allotments wish to fence in.—John T. Boyd, Ooromandol, August 5, 1876. IpOUNB, floating in the Harbour, a Squared Kauri Log, about SO f«et long; only visible marks, a Circle.—Further particulars at the A.B.P Co.'s Office, Wharf, . BARGAIN.—For Sale, on easy terms, a four-roomed House, with out-buildings, on freehold allotmont at Newton. For further par ticulars apply Mr J. Chapman, Oxford-street, Newton Road. HM O BUTCHER S.—To Let, a JL Butcher's Shop, Upper Symonds street. A good opportunity for a business man. H. Partington, Houro and Land Agent; or W. H. Potter, Grocer, Symonds street, TO LET, a five roomed House; rent, 6a per week.—Apply York Hotel. O LET, a nice five-roomed Cottage, good situation; also, a two-roomed.—O. S. Eilis, iiarangahape Boad. O LET, a Cottage in Hepburn street.—James Reid, Eden Terrace. 10 LET, in the most healthy part of Cook-street, a neat 6-roomed Cottage, with every convenience— Apply L Christopher. TO LET, a five-roomed Cottage, 9s per week.—\pply to M Foley, corner of Hobson and Victoria-streets. mo lET, a four roomed Verandah. JL Cot'age.—-Enquire of R. Laing, Picton-street. | T~~ O LET, in St. George's~Bay Road, Faroell, a Comfortable Family Residonee of 3 rooms, lately in tbo occupation of Mr. E. Bennett, Solicitor; rent moderate.—F. G. Ewlngton. rfX) LET, a suite of Rooms, well Jl adapted for Solicitor's or other offices.—Apply to G-. Bryett, Tailor, Shortland-street. npO LET, or for Sale, on easy terms, JL in Union-street, Freeman's Bay, a House of 7 rooms, wilh bathroom and laundry; gas and water laid on, and good well on the premises.—Apply to C. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. O LET, in Upper Queen-street, a really comfortable Five-roomed House ; gas and water laid on, and a gocd garden. Apply to JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. f TEMPERANCE HALL, ALBEttT JL STREET, This Commodious Hall,with School-room adjoining, To be Let for Concerts, Public Meetings, Sunday Services, or for a Public School. ■» superior Piano and Harmonium mny be hired with the Hall Apply to D. Goldie, C. Robinson; or the Secretary, J. W. Carr. *♦ pHEAP TI M BEfi!!! CHEAP TIMBER !!! THE UNION SASH & DOOR COMPANY Are now prepared to offer Special Advantages to Contractors and others requiring CHEAP TIMBER. A UCKLAND GAS COMPANY X\_ (LIMITED). Reduction in thk Price of Coke. The Price of Coke at the Company's Works is Re duced to 26s per ton (net cash). la quantities less than half-ton the price is now eighteen-pence per bag of three bushels. By order of the Directors, pA; _ gONS> Secretary. Auckland, August 9,1876. Hpu LADIES.—The Improved Patent 1 J_ Portable smoke-Consuming Ovens _*ye been in use now over five years. When I first made these ! useful Ovens I guaranteed them to last five years with ordinary care Several ladies have informed me that they have had them in use over that time, and one nearly six yeais. and not nearly done yet There are now over two thousand of these Ovens in use ; no - person shoald be without them, especially country ' settlers, as they require 'no setting, and for baking bread they ara unrivalled. Everyone who has had them are" entirely satisfied with- them, and the prices are from 3Es to 56s for an oven which will last over i five years, and eight different sizes to choose from. Also, Wrought Iron Cottage, Boarding-house, and . Ship Stoves on hand and made to order; Culoiiial '. Ovens, cheapest in Auckland, guaranteed for ten 1 yeais. Also, Washing Machine and Mangle, nearly t new, cheap ; second-hand Leamington Ranges. _c, 1 Patent Chimney Tops, guaranteed to cure smoky 3 chimneys; and every kind of Household Ironmon naony at Herbert H. Smith's Auckland Iron Works. j \ Durham-street West, next to Hunter and .Nolan's s I Hale Yards. **



j p'RJKOE OF WALES THEATRE. LAST NIGHT ! of LAST NIGHT! Californian ■ETlliJbiXjj Diamond I t And Mr. GEORGE GIDDENcS! Another Gkand Pkobuction !!! TO-NIO HT! TO-NIGITT! AECHY, THE NEWSBOY; Ob, LIFE IN THE SOUTH ! LAST NIGHT! liASTHIGEtr! LAST NIGHT ! Doors open ai 7,30, to commence at 8 o'clock. Dress Circle, Is; Stalls, 2s 6d; Pit, Is. S3?~ Thames on Monday. _«j npHEATRE ROYAL. JL Lesse .. .. Martin Simonsen. SIMONSEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH-ITALIAN OPERA BOUFFE COMPANY. SIXTY PERFORMERS, the~Largest and Most Com plete Company that ever visited New Zealand, Magnificent Orchestra! Foll Grand Chorus ! : LEOPOLD FAMILY! And a Complete CORPS DE BALLET! GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW THEA.TRE, MONDAY, August 14, The Performance will commence with the NATIONAL ANTHEM, by the entire strength of the Company. After which THE PRIZE INAUGURAL ADDRESS Will be delivered by Madame Simonsen. To be followed by Donizetti's Grand Opera of LUCIA DI LAMMEEMOOR ! Edgar Ravcnswood SJgnor Carmini Morley Htnry Aehton .Mr Albert Richardson Arthur Mr M. Steiubach Bide the Brent Mr Barrington Norman Mr Ewart Alisa Miss Minna Fisher Followers of Henry, Hunters, Ladits, Nobles, &o, Lucy Ashton Maaame Fanny Simonsen. Conductor.. ...Mr Martin Simonsen. TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, Flotow's most Popular Opera of MARTHA; Or, RICHMOND FAIR! SB?" Speoiai, Opera Tbain, Boats, and 'Busses. <8?~ Notice to the Inhabitants of the Suburbs. —A Special Train will leave AucSland for Onehunga after the performance on Monday, 14th instant; also a Boat will leave for the North Shore; extra 'Busses will leave for Ponsonby and other districts Box-officeopen at Messrs. Upton and Co. 's, Queen street, where the plan of the Theatre can bo seen and Seats secured in advance. The sale of Season Tickets will close on Saturday evening. Prices of Admission:—Dress Circle, 6s Cd; Stalls, 4s; Pit, 23 General Agent—Mr. M. L. Raphael. Business Manager—Mr. W. T Keith. SATUEDAY NIGH T,S' ENTERTAINMENTS. temperance hall, this evening, At 7.30 O'Clock. Programme :—Solos, Glees, etc., etc. Admission—ONifl P£NNY. Friends' generosity unrestricted. Lads under 10 will be charged 6<J, unless accom panied by Parents or Guirdians. CHARLES B. ANDREW, Hon. Sec. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. LATE TRAIN. On Monday evening, August 14, a Train will leave Onehunga at 7 P m., leaving Auckland aft*, r the Opera. Calls at intermediate stations. By order. A. V. MA.CDONALD, General Manager. ■RATEPAYERS PONSONBY HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Your attendance is requested at an ADJOURNED MEETING, to be held at the Baptist Schoolroom, on MONDAY EVENING, at 7.30 sharp. Business : Relative to late Election of Trustees. TfiLECTORS OF EDEN, The Adjournod Meeting at Newmarket Hall, which was to be held on Monday, the 7th instant, is further ADOURNED until MONDAY, the 14lh instant, at the same time and place. ROBERT GRAHAM, Chairman. qP.O CABINETMAKERS AND 13OAT JL BUILDERS. OEDA.R cut to order in any quantity or size.— i Apply to J. S. MA.CFA.RLANE & CO., > X ■ Fort-street; | Or, to E. OARR, Custom-house-street IVTOTIOE TO THE PUBLIC. ALEXANDER E. McOULSKY, Grocer, Hobson b rest, begs to announce to his numerous; friends and customers that he has disposed of his business to Mr JOHN TUDcIHOPK, and solicits for him the con .tinuance of those favours su long and liberally bestowed upon him. ALEXANDER E. McCULSKY. WITH reference to the above, John Tudehope has the honour to announce that, having bought Mr McCulsky's large and varied stock upon very favourablw terms, he will be able to supply a first-class article at a very reasonable price His aim will always be to Iresp none but first-class Goods, and sell at lowest possible prices. J.T has further to inform his friends and the public that his business at 44, Grey-street, will receive every attention as heretofore, and hopes that the patronage he has there received in the past will be extended to him in the future. JOHN TUDEHOPE, NCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS, Auckland District. ~;@s-«. MEMBERS wishing to attend -^JS/kw/viife- the OPENING of the NEW COURT at PANMOIiE, on TUESDAY, the tMRPMpi^OSr 15th inßtant > wiU Please give their F^^lflPwiiV Names to their respective Secro fiisifr'iiisSyiSnl tarJes ky Monc*ay Evening. V I I A >Bus jli leave tho Union Bank V^Ji^«»Pgg!®' on TUESDAY, at 5 p.m. sharp. By order of the D.C.R. HENRY HOOPER, District Secretary. MALGAMATED SOCIETY OF CAII PENTERS AND JOINERS,— Auo« land Branch, No. 282, The Meetiugs of this Society in f ature will be held in the Lodge-room, Youufr Men's Christian Associa tion, commencing on TDJKSDAY Evening next, 15th Ausrust, at 8 o'clock, h ' HENRY SMITH, Branch Secretary. OVAL ORANG/E INSTITUTION. The Members of the several Lodges in Auckland and Districts are requested to attend the Funeral of the wife of XJro. Rooert Mooro, To-morrow (Sunday) Afternoon, at 3 p.m. Residence : Cook-street, near Hobson-street.—J. Herbert Burns, Grand Master. TTNION BEACH GOLD MINING COM- U PANY (LIMITED). The Phare Register will be Closed from Noon oi Saturday, the 12th instant, until noon of Wednead&y, the I6ih instant, when a Dividend will be payable. J. FRIAR CLARKE, Secretary. Auckland, 10th August, 1876. q T I O E. T. & H. C.OOKE Beg to inform their friends and tho public that bavin} ggp" REMOVED ! Into their New Premises in Queen-street (adjoinlni Bank of New Zealand), Buainees will be carcied on a usual, and all orders receive (prompt attention during the completion of the building. August 7, 1876, WAITEMATA STORE CUSTOM-HOTJSE-STREET. The above Store will be opened in a few days Travellers per Train can obtain Groceries and Genera Goods at the lowest Auckland prices. Coasters supplied on the same reasonable terms. W. B. MONTGOMERY.



MONEY TO LEND IN AMOUNTS FROM £2 TO £200. A Private Gentleman, with Surplus Capital, la willing to make advances to Farmers, Tradesmen* Clerks, and others, upon their own Note of Hand, or ou Deposit of Life Policies, Ponds or Scrip, on Bills of Sale (Furniture without removal), Trade Stocks or Fixtu eg, Farming Stocks or Growing Crops, Timber,. or any Marketable Security. Trade Bills discounted. Executions and Bills of Ss'••> paid ou": promptly. RepAyments received Weekly. Monthly, Quarterly, or Half-y.- arly, to suit the convenience of Borrowers. Distance no object, as repaymf nts can be remitted by Post-office Order or Crossed Cheque. Full particulars and form .of application forwardoa on receipt of Stamped Directed Envelope, or ou per sonal application to MR. J. B. BUER. Shortland House, Shortland-street, Auckland. N.B.—All business transactions treated strictly confidential. Jg&S^ JJARQUEBEBINGTON JftSSnSSS^P Tenders are invited for Scraping ißßES&ii^Ste snt* Cleaning the Bottom of the Bebington, also for Painting the same. All particulars to be had of Captain Holditch, on board. /v A EGOSEY, @ DUNEDIN.' .||||||^ NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. This Vessel having entered the Customs, Consignees are requested to present Bills of Lading, and obtain Delivery Ordeis, from the undersigned. B. G. SMITH, Agent, Fort-street, pro Taw a iTTkil tlppiS!^ Tim s a TAM 0' SHANTER Will leave the Government Wharf, Onehunga, for Watulm, as follows: — Monday, 14th, at 11 30 am, returning same day Wednesday, lGth, at 1 30 pm, returning next day Friday, 18th, at 3 pni Goods for Pollock Settlement by Wednesday's trip. Weather and other circumstances permitting. Orders to collect goods left at the stores of Messrs. Henderson and Masfarlane, Agents Union S.S. Co.; or Mr, W. J. Hurst and Co., will meet with prompt dispatch. A. CUNNINGHAM, Onehunga or Newmarket. NO T I C I. Notice is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto carried on under the firm and style of Butler and MclrtNES, has this day been dissolved by me; and I hereby further giye notice that William Henry Butler has no power to bind the said firm without expresg authority from me; and all debts dua to the said firm mUfet be paid to me. K. MoINNES. Witness: J. Richmond, Solicitor. Auckland, 12th August, 1876. "jB^~A~N~b7sT PIANOS! A Shipment of Pianos, by the celebrated maker Bord, has just arrived by the ship ' Bebington.' B^~ These are direct from the Warehouse, and the prices are moderate.— T. Peacock, Optician, Short land-street, opposite Post-office. "^ eiibte Schneiderinnen fur Damen vlT Kleider fmden sofort dauernde Beschaftigung bei ISABELLA NELSON. Pitt-street, gegenttber Vincent-street. \ XIX Frangaises,—J'ai besom dune Xi modiste et de quelques couturieres. F-mploi constant aux ouvrieres vere^es. MADAME NELSON. Pitt-Btraet, vis a vis Vincent-street. pLAREMONT HOUSE, Princes- m \*J street, Auckland.—Board and Residence by the Day, Week, or Month. Bath-room and every atten tion on very moderate terms. ALL Parties interested are respect- < fully requested to pay up on or before SATUR DAY next, 12th instant. H. N. ABBOTT. JOHN STEWART, late of Lome *J street, is requested to call at the Enquiry Window, Chief Post-office, Auckland. O outh britTslTfire and marine O INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL. £760,000. The popularity of the South British among In surers is clearly shown by the large and steady Increase of its business. The receipts on Premium account have been: First Year £34,032 Second Year £69,041 Third Year £95,184 Lowest rates. Prompt and liberal settlement^ Still specially attended. A. BOARDMAN, . Manager. mHE HAYMARKET. DOR SALE, Good Samples— Oats, 3s the bushel Barley, 4s ~ Maize, 5s „ ALFRED BUCKLAND. TUESDAY, AUGUST 15. CITY MART. RETAIL S^CK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, ETC. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction on Tuesday next, at 11 o'clock, A Retail Stock of Drapery, Clothing, etc., removed to room for unreserved sale. Terms Cash. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16. BOOKS I b"OOKS ! BOOKS ! npHE Subscribers will sell at the mart, % Fort-street, on Wednesday next, the 16th inst, at 11 o'clock, COO volumes BOOKS, being a varied assortment of Standard Works. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. MONDAY, AUGUST 14. TIMBER ! TIMBER ! TIMBER ! . L. W. EATON HAS received instructions to sell by auction on Monday, August 14, at 2 o'clock, at the Firewood Whaif, 20,000 feel; Kauri Boards and Scantling, 3x2, ---4 x 2, 4 x 3, 6 x 1, 6 x 2, 9 x 1, 9 x 1)£, 12 x 1, 9 x 2, in lots to suit purchasers. MONDAY, AUGUST 14. •' TE[E STOCK-IN-TRADE OF A CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST. R. ARTHUR WILL sell by • auction at his mart, Queen-street, on Monday next, 14th instant, at 12 o'o cck noon, The Btock-in-Trade of a Chemist and Druggist, con°isting of Stoppered Bottles, Specie Jars, Carboy, Drugs, Perfumery, etc., etc., all in good order. MONDAY, AUGUST 14, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. FIRST-CLASS BUSINESS PREMISES— QUEEN-STREET. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions to sell by auction, at his Land Sale Room, on Monday next, 14th instant, at 12 o'clook noon, The remainder of the Lease of those Centrally Situated Premises, in Queen-street, adjoining Messrs Neumeagen, a short distance above the Thistle Hotel. The Shop has a Double Front, easily converted into two shops. There is a good Verandah, Counter and • Fittings, Iron H^use, Ac, at the rear Rent low. Further particulars can be obtained from the Auctioneer.