thick snd dirty. The ship was anchored in 13 fathoms, snd 45 fathoms of chain were paid out. The ship rode easily all night. The pilot went ashore at 8 o'clock in the tr orning, and he himself followed at 2 o'clock. There had been a shift of wind before this to the westward. He went on shore in conse quence of illness. At daylight on the 2nd July, he found that the" vessel bad gone c?horc on the Mary Catherine Bank, about 2> miles from the pilot station, and about three miles from where she was anchored. It would take about half-an-hour for her to drift there. He did not think that if a proper anchor watch had been kept the stradiEg could have been avoided. He could not speak positively on the point, as the night w_.s very dirty, and he had heard that the chain parted very easily. There were three anchors on board. It was the port anchor that was down. There were about 83 fathoms of chain attached, of 1J inch thick. The star board anchor had a lin. chain attached He left tbe chief officer aboard when he went ashore The chain on the port anchor was in his opinion in good order and quite strong enough to anchor the vessel. He did consider in tho position of the vessel that it was quite sufficient to leave the cook in charge of the deck when it was his watch. He should not think so again. All the crew were sober he was certain, for there was no liquor on board. By the Court: The cook kept watch from four to five o'clock in the morning. The starboard anchor was fastened to the cat head, the chain arranged and all ready for letl.ing go. The port anchor was about 16 cwt. in weight, the starboard anchor was about 14 cwt., and the spare anchor about 16 cwt There were two warps on board, eight inch. All the spars were aloft at tbe time except the royal yards. Could not say of his own knowledge what the weather was that night, as he was too ill. He had been suffering from diarrhoea followed by fever, and was so weak he could scarcely walk. The chain parted between the 30 and 45 fathom shackle, nearer the 45 shackle. Did not know how long the chain had been on board. It was his first voyage in ilxe Lady Franklin : he had joined her in April. Previous to his sailing from Melbourne the surveyors came on board Could not say what they surveyed. She had been ashore previously at Freemantle, and the surveyors wanted her sighting. Could not say what was the reason of her going ashore there. The vessel generally rode at anchor easily enough. They had a good blow off Hobson's Bay, and she rode that out well enough, and during the first night in Kaipara harbour she rode out a much harder blow than on the night she went ashore. He learnt that it blew harder then from those who knew ; he did not know of himself. His reason for going on shore was that he wanted a dry bed. There was a leakage in the deck beams which made his bunk wet. He had two officers on board and a full crew—six able seamen, cook and steward, two officers and himself. In the morning of the Ist it was squally, but it was finer when he left the ship. Towards sun down it again became squally. It was not blowing what he should call even half a gale, but simply fresh with squalls. He did not leave the ship in company with anyone. He remained at the pilot station when on shore. When he left the ship he gave the general order " Look out for her." He did not see any necessity in the present case for ordering an officer's watch to be constantly kept. If it had been blowing hard in a strange harbour he should consider it necessary to order such a watch. The pilot saw how ill he was and aßked him to come on shore saying Mrs Lowry would make him comfortable. He said the ship would be all right and that being so he accepted the invitation and wentfashore.

FOOTBALL.

PARNELL V. PONSONBY.

The return match between these two clubs took place in the Domain Hollow on Satur day afternoon. Mr J. Macky waa captain of the Ponsonby team, and Mr Peacock cap tain of the Parnell team. The play was rather one-sided. Parnell being from the fii'st outmatched by their opponents, who secured no less than four goals and a '' touch-down " against nothing. Herries Kerr and J. Macky obtained three of the goals by splendid drop kicks ; Kerr obtained the other by a " place kick " from a catch by O'Sullivan. AUCKLAND V. GRAFTON. This match was played on Saturday after noon, and after some capital play on both sides, resulted in a victory for Auckland by one goal (kicked by Mowbray) and five " touches " against nothing.

SICK BENEFIT SOCIETIES.

(To the Editor of the Evbning Stab).

Sir,—The writer of a letter in your Friday's issue has to a certain ext<mc hit the right nail upon the head, in referring to the facilities placed within the reach of evary working man, by insuring a timely provision for his family in the event of Ms death. It is to be very much regretted that so few avail themselves of the privileges thns placed within their reach, and not leave their wives «nd children dependent upon public charity, foir which Auckland is proverbial, and in variably responds in a praiseworthy manner. Long moy it be so. But, sir, the good and excellent scheme, provided by Government to benefit the working, class and their families after the death of the breadwinner, scarcely meets the requirements of the case. There may be, and very often are, weeks and months of lingering sickness, when all the savings rre expended, the provision made in anticipation of death cannot be tonched, and Is of no avail in such circumstances. What are they to do t When in health and strength join one of the Bick Benefit Soeletis, namely, Foresters, Oddfellows, or Rechabites, &o. A mere nominal entrance for a subscription of about one shil ling per week, would entitle a member to 20s per week during sickness; doctor and medicine for self and family • £20 for interment of member, and £12 to £15 for interment of wife, beside oversight and help from the brethren for the care of the children. Seeing that we have such " noble institution " for mutual succour and help during sickness or distress, upon such easy terms, it ought to become all working men who are liable daily to sickness or accidents while earning their daily bread, to enter one of these societies, and thus, by making provision for themselves and families, raise themselves to such a position as not to need the assis tance of tbe benevolent public, should it be their lot to be stricken down without warning while engaged n their daily work.—J G.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GBAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) v This day. A heavy easterly gale and rain|prevailed last night. Fences were blown downl Wt no material damage don<*. It caused a flood In &c Kauweranga booms and 1600 tag wgg, brought down to the Shortland saw mill °The Alburnia tribute (Rorys) has 31 ozs 11 dwts. South Devon has got 30ozs 6dwts. Sailed: Josephine for New Caledonia witn cargo 45,000 ft sawn timber. Tairua Prospectors. The manager reports favourably as to Con tractor Haggar delivering machinery, who has a force of 23 bullock* delivering one and two loads a day, the weightiest part of machinery are now on the ground, such as engine bed, cylinder etc. Battery is finished, and ready to start on connections being made with boiler and engine. Messrs Seagar of Grahamstown and Fraser andTinneo£Auok> Snd are sending up next week to^finish .boiler accumulating from the mine.

TAUEANGrA. % I

(From our own Correspondent^ j . A terrific S.E. gale has been blowing since noon yesterday. The sea made a^. clean breach over, the sea w»U on the St^d, fm peding traffic. The debris of boats caught

in wharf piles. Two or three cottages were unroofed ; fences are down in all directions, and the gale has abated.

COROMANDEL.

(From our own Correspondent.) ~ ~ This day. At midnight on Saturday a terrific storm set in, and raged with great fury until five this morning, a large amount of damage has been done. The Palmerston sheds were blown down, a valuable raft of timber be longing to Mr Carse at the Tiki was carried out to sea, a verandah blown down and large lengths of fencing destroyed. Many dwell ings flooded out snd gutted by drenching squalls. No such long continued storm, of such violence has been experienced since the rust settlement in Coromandel. ~ ? he> National Bank will ship 700ozs of gold this afternoon.

The return of melted gold from the Union Beach is 500ozs. The Union Beach share holders here leave by the Argyle this after noon, to attend the meeting extraordinary to be held on Wednesday.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day. Wheat, prime quality, commands up to 4s Od, but very little of this description offering ; good ordinary, 4s 6d to 4s ?d ; inferior and medium, 4s to 4s 4d ; barley enquired for, but few sales effected—only very low prices offering ; oats in better request, quotations with improvement. Sales made of good feed at Is 9d : holders now ask Is lid. Walters retires from second contest for mayoralty. -

The Bebington.

We learn to-day that the Bebington is not likely to be admitted to pratique as early as was expected, in consequence of two cases of fever having appeared among the crew, Dr. Philson paid an official trip to the quarantine station to-day.

Australian Cablegrams.

SYDNEY. - THIS DAY.

MELBOURNE.—THIS DAY.

Further particulars of Queensland floods report loss of life at Warwick, and the rescue of seventy-one persons at Dalby. In portions of the country the floods were the highest ever known.

The Rmgarooma sailed on Saturday.

Australian Telegrams.

[per s.s. hero.]

Melbourne, Thursday. Herr Herrinschmidt, of the Smelting Works, Yarraville, had a meeting of creditors yesterday ; liabilities, £15,S00; assets, £61, 000. including £50,000 for patent rights. The creditors have given him five months to get round. In the.Stevenson case with the Customs, it is said that the firm have made arrangements whereby their present difficulty will be ob viated, bo that the entrietXmay be passed. The Customs authorities are to obtain a guar antee for proper invoices. Steps are being taken for the prosecution os Chinese lottery keepers. The Frowning Beauty made a lengthened passage of 48 days from Newcastle. A meeting of the creditors of Thomas Lang and Co., seedsmen, has been held Liabilities, £28,000 ; assets, £32,000. The estate is to be wound up under a committee of advice, and it is believed the firm will pay in full. Flour is firmer, £12 15s. to £12 17s 6d.; 1500 cases kerosine oil were sold for export; shelving is advancing. Maize is at 3s. 9jd. Considerable sales have been made in pig iron ; an advance is now required. Carbonate of soda in being held for extreme rates. Sugar went off well at last rates. A Caineae piisoner died in Melbourne gaol to-day. Charles Rengie has been appointed secretary to the Southern Insurance Com pany. : . Brisbane, July. 16. The Perseverance claim at Gympie crushed 93 tons of stone, which yielded 1240 ounces. Mr. Bennett's proposal to bring out a team of cricketers from England, to play three days in Brisbane, for and all hotel and transit expenses, has been considered to-night, and is unlikely to be accepted. TASMANIA, July 15. The agricultural returns, of the colony show a surplus of only 225,000 bushels of wheat available for export. '"'''. ■:'.{ Adelaide, July 15. The black &mail case against Jenkin Coles, M.P., is proceeding. , y . Two sons of a man named Birrell, bailiff ;of the local Court, brought an action against him in the Supreme Court for malicious prosecu tion,; but the one was committed for; perjury, and the .other sentenced to ; six months':im prisonment for assaulting his father in the Court. XXX!

CHINA.

[Via Brindisl]

''Hongkong prices current report the price of coal as falling. There is ah active demand for rice. A decline has occurred in the price of opium. The rates of exchange on India show a strong advance. Consequent upon the stoppage of the exodus from China to San Francisco by the Pacific steamers, large numbers are expected to leave Hongkong for Australia, chiefly for Cooktowh.

TO MR. R. DICKSON.

[Per favour Editor Evening Star.] Sir, — At a meeting of the Harbour Board on Friday last, the only reference I made con cerning you was that I did not consider your opinion to be binding, inasmuch that you had said "That the ponds were muoh smaller than Mr Errington represented theni to be." I then said that Mr Errington's representa tion was borne out by two acknowledged engineers, and to qualify my statement I give you verbatim the words used by you at the City Council Enquiry—viz., "The [engine pond is. nothing like as large as required by the plans." This is a copy from black and white, taken from the minutes. I also beg to refer you to the report in the Southern Cross of the 6th inst. Be lieve me that I had no purpose in view to influence the minds of the members of the Harbour Board, not even being disappointed by not having an interest in the affair, and, as I do not intend to have any more con troversy in this matter, I conclude by sub scribing myself ,—Yours, &c, Edward Isaacs. ■■ . :■■ :; : "-;- ;*.;, X:

AUCKLAND STOCK LAND MINING REPORT.

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £18. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 32s 6d. m South British Insurance— Buyers, 53s 6d. PN.Z. Loan and Mercantile—4os : buyers, 40s.

Caledonian— Sellers, 255. Union Beach—Sellers, 60s. Welcome—Buyers. 3s 8d ; sellers, 4s. Shannon and Fergus—Buyers, Is. — Joseph Newman, Chairman. ™

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs B. Tonics and Co. sold a number of casks of Portland cement at their mart to-day, which revised 15s 6d per cask.

Messrs E and H Isaacs' boot and shoe sale to-day was anything but satisfactory, owing to the goods being late for the season.

Serious Accident.

A man named Walter Pell, in the employ of Mr Mullally, the contractor, met with a serious accident this afternoon. While working at the Mount Eden gravel pits the earth gave way and precipitated him to the bottem of the pit a distance of nearly 50 feet. On being picked up it was found that one of his legs was broken, and that he had sustained otber injuries. He was taken to the hospital by Mr Mynott, who happened to be on the spot.

EVENING StfAß, MONDAY, '3XTL9 M, 1876.



SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENTt The Saturday Night entertainment of Saturday las at the Albert-street Temperance Ha 1 was crowded to excess tvery hook, corner, and passage being crammed, numbers of persons could not get in, and in the eager numDers w P"» f j and song severa l Sines of gl"s were smashed. The chair was occupied ht Mr Mackenzie, who spoke at some length on the eooo^Lfiuencesof the cause that possessed the magic gooa 10BuenLtw *" » . „ i aree nn mber of persons from g_S£3Sltea4fcaßß »nu for the good of the company; Mr Brown recited " Wanted a wire, "^"r^r:...!, ffave the " Labortr'e local RP Complaint in »ieeiing» * etehe 4 . t ate of the poem was writtefi to anew_wo * Ar^commenced •i English j feasant ' before J osepn «^^ his »^«n^^ftTtol^ of had forages been> trodden antler lootwr eluded with the loyal anthem;



Among the passengers by the Hero were Nell the Californian Diamond and Mr George Giddo'ns, who are under engagement to Mr DeLias to appear at the Prince of Wales Theatre. Nell has won golden opinions in New South Wales, South Australia, and Victoria for her extraordinary versatility and vivacious style of acting supplemented by her special accomplishments as a vocalist and skilful performer on various instruments Added to these attractions this young lady is described as possessing a marvellous facility in the protean qualification of personating the moßt diverse characters in the same piece, aided by the possession of superb and appro priate costumes. Report also endows Mr Giddons with the possession of rare comio powers which have ample scope in the reper toire of the Californian Diamond. The open ing night will be advertised in our to morrow's issue. ONLY Is lid and 2s 3d ! Is it true ? The advanta^pg of improved machinery and steam power are now felt all over the world ; every vessel reaching this port brings fresh evidence of its benefits—The Working Classes can now obtain what a few years ago only the wealthy could purchase. The good ships " Inverallan " and " Bobina Dunlop " have brought a large assortment of Floor Cloths and Carpets for Holloway and Garlick, which they are able to sell at surprisingly low prices. Bordered Floor Clothß 4x4 wide at Is lid and 2s 3d per yard, also some beau tiful designs In wide widths 12. 15. 18, and 24 feet wide, best quality. In Tapestry Carpets- for Sitting and Dining rooms, 3s 4d, 3s 6d, 3s 9d, and 3s lid per yard ; Fashion able Brussels and all-wool Kidderminsters at 3s 9d. Also House Furniture of all kinds manufactured under the superintendence of Mr R. Cranwell (late Uranwell and Co., Shortland-street). The upper, middle, and working classes can all get goods to suit them at the City Hall Drapery and Farniture Establishment, Queen-street, Holloway and Garlick Proprietors.



•Jkffc, TTOR SYDNEY AND SpJePP^ X 1 MELBOURNE. "^JppPttftv**- The fast and favourite as. HERO, Captain Loqan, will leave as above on THURSDAY, the 27th instant, at 12 o'clock noin. Outward Cargo will be received on board up to 10 o'clock on forenaon of day of sailing. All passages must be engaged at onr ofllce. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK * CO., Agents. 18, Queen-street, July 24, 1876. jikA. T? 0 R WANGANUI. -*" DIRECT. M&$W&M!k , Thes.s. ,-, , ~ : ST. KILDA, J. Fi-owkkdat, Commander, from Onehunga, on WEDNESDAY next, 20th instant, at 1 p m , weather, &c., permitting. For freight or passage apply to COMBES A DALDY, Agents, Auckland ; Or, A. BARNES, Onehunga. """"" T?OR MERCURY BAY jjkjfc. ix AND TAURANGA, 08FMp%£fc' Connecting with the s.s. Staffa for m&BBL Biyofpienty^!_ The s.B. ' •••'•! ROWENA | Will not sail until FRIDAY, the 28th instant, at 5 p.m. •..•'■_ j y A. MCGREGOR, | ~.-. -. ■•-,'•. Manager ARANGAHAPE HIGHWAY DIS TRICT. The Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers of the above District will be held on Monday, July 24,1876, at 7 p.m., in the Newton Academy, to receive tho report and balance-sheet of tho outgoing Trustees, to strike a Rate, eh ct Trustees, Auditors, and Fence Viewers for the ensuing year. THOMAS BARNES, j ■ ' Chairman; Auckland, July 6, 1876. : TjILECTORAL DISTRICT OF EDEN. A PUBLIC MEETING of the Electors of Eden will be held at the Newmarket Hall on MONDAY, 24th July, at 7.30 o'clock, to discuss matters of political importance, and Bupport our representatives in the House. Robert Graham, Esq., will preside. JAMES WRIGLEY, Chairman Remuera Highway Board. F. G. CLAYTON, Chairman Newmarket Highway Board. JOHN PROBERT, Chairman Mount Eden Highway Board. W. J. SUITER, Chairman Eden Terrace Dlstriot Board. ALMERSTON GOLD MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). Notice Is hereby given that a Call (the third) of Sixpence per Share has this day been made by the Directors, payable to the Secretary at the ofllce' of the Company, Kapanga Road, Coromandel, on or be fore the 9th day of August, 1876. lore me v / ._. jjj^gjgQV, Secretary. Coromandel, 17th July, 1876. ; NEHUNGA PERPETUAL, LAND, BUILDING, AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. A Speoial General Meeting of the Members of this Society will be held al the Offloe, Onehunga, TO MORROW (Tuesday), the 25th July, at 7 o'clock in the evening for the purpose of Eleoting a Trustee in the place of Mr Thomas Armstrong, deceased. J. D. JACKSON, : ',"'"-' Seoretaiy. A tjckland gas company 2X. (LIMITED). Notice Is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholder* in the Auckland Gas Company (Limited), will be held at the Company's Office. Queen-Btreet, on the 31st instant, at 12 o'olock, to receive the Report of the Directors and the Accounts of the Company; to declare a Dividend for the Half year ending the 30th June last; to elect Director* iind Auditors, Mid any other business that maybe brought before the Meeting. By ordei ol the Board ol DU-eotors. QNg ,- (..;)].! i. ! AI ) v **_. » » W*£eoretaij. Auckland, JulpflfpieiAM »



MR. A LFRED SINDEN.—A lettei for yon now lying at this office. WANTED, a respectable Lad aboul __ 16.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a Machinist, and a Fitter- Apply to George Hemus, Excelsioi Factory, Upper Queen-street. ANTED, a Barmaid—Apply at the Greyhound Hotel. Y&7ANTED, several goo'flJeneral v ¥ Servants— E Henry's Registry, kihortifeuc!. street. ANTED, a young Man for the W Shop ; one used to the trade—W J Offer and Co, Bristol House, Queen-street. ANTE]), a Nurse Girl about 14 veins of ago ; good wajea given— * Apply to Mrs Evans, California Dining Rooms. 'ANTED, by a Business MarTof extreme colonial experience, who is about to reside in Sydney, Cominiscions to Buy and Sell Goods in that Market.—Address Hero, Stab Offic--. A Young Gentleman V T in fair way is desirous to communicate with a Young Lady of about-18 to 20 years of age —Enclose photo and address to LBF, Post-office, Auckland. WANTED, a Housemaid accustomed to wait at table; references required.—Mrs Campbell, Jermyn-etreet. ANTED Known, a Spar lying !n St. George's Bay. If not claimed within a week, will be Bold to pay exponses for damage done. —Paul Lupis, at. George's Bay. ANTED, a "Comfortable Home for a respectable Young. Man at Brooklyn Bouse, top of Hobs Hi-street; healthy pMiation ;no childien; turms (including laundress) 1 Guinea per week. WANTED, by a respectable widow a situation as Housekeeper.—E. Henry's Registry, Shortland-street. ANTED, an active young Man, accustomtd to Butchering) for Coromandel. Apply early to F G. Clayton. WANTED, Board and Residence for two Gentlemen Trrms moderate. — Keply, Btating full p.irticu)ars, to OK, Stab Office. WANTED, a Lad accustomed to the Bottling Busmess.—J. Hanly, Hancock's Brewery, Kyber Pass Road. AIS TED KNOWN, Adelpbi Saloon, corner of Queen and Port-streets. Oysters, plain, 6(1 ; Stewed, Is; Coffee, 3d. Two Waitresses, and Musicians Wanted—P A Jones. ANTED, a good General Servant. —Mrs Honderson, Epsom. ANTED, a cheerful honest Fer vant G rl who rsn wash and sciub ; there are no children in tbe family—Mrs Symonds, •' Hp.nston " Onehunga WANTED to Lease or Purchase^a House near the Supreme Court.—State all particulars by letter te "CC," caie of Mr H. Gi.fillan, 7, Queen-street. ANTED, a General Servant ; must be a good Cook ; ri.fere_.cfis required— Mrs Motion, Western Spring Ledge, Mount Albert. WANTED, a strong active Lad to ride for orders, and to make himself generally useful.—Arply at thin office at once TftTANfiSD immediately, a coiufort v T able Furnished Bedroom for a yjun_. Lady, within five minutes wsdk of Queen-street. — Address, before noon to-morrow, stating terms, to MFM, Stab Office. WANTED, a General Servant; must bo a good Cook; references requlr/d.—Mrs Eaglesim, Dressmaker, Albury House, Wellesley streot, West WANTED Known, 5 per cent, dis count off Herbert H Smith's Improved Ovens, Colonial Ovens, Wrought-iron Ranges. House and Ship Stoves, Improved Patrut Portable Boilers, e*o 11. H. S. having hou»(ht a large plant of machi nery, tools, etc., is enabled to lower the prices of his Ovens so aa to put ttiem in the means of ovfiry house hold —Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street West, opposite Bucklnnl's Saie-vard. ANTED K~K OWN, that J.MORRISON iB prepared to execute all kinds of ASPHALTING! at reasonable prioes.— Address Newton Road. WANTED KNOWN, that Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Genera House Furnisher, etc, has just reoeived a large and well-assorted stock of English and American Chairs, which he is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at 4s, 4s Cd, 6s, and 6s . warranted to give satisfaction or the money returned BT" Note the address :— The Cheap Furniture, .__» stresses, and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly ouosite the Post-office, Shortland-street. TT7ANTEDKnown, Stretton's Book, vV. Stationery, and Borlin Wool Depot is now 208. Queen-street, opposite McArthur, Shera's new Warehouse. ANTED-Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim ber at the Waikawau Yards, Castom-house-streot and Breakwater Road. ANTED Known, Jno. 0. dough,' Machinist, Masfifleld's Buildings, Albert street, is tbe 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 6d. A few First-class Lock-stitch Sewing Machines for" sale. WANTED Everybody to Know, that the undersigned has made a still further Large Reduction in his Prices. Good ser viceable Riding Raddles, 45s each, with mounts; Btrong durable Double-Rein Bridles. 9s 6d eaoh; Strong durable Single-Rein Bridles, Ta Cd eaoh; all other goods proportionately cheap, to make room for large shipments to arrive por Robina Dunlop, ahd other vessels, nearly due.—W. 8. JONES, Wholosale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen-street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very obeap. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor Is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &c, at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to. With despatch ANTED Known, that the Fitting Shop, Sewing Machine and Howe's Agency, is REMOVED to Vulcan Lane, corner of High-street. Only the highest class machines kept in stock. Repairs to all machines properly done. Steam Gnages repaired, tested, and adjusted. | WANTED KNOWN, that D. GOLDIE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timber and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iron Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards,! Custom-house street. ; ANTED KNOWN, L fl. Green Is prepared to supply all kinds of Goniferce Trees, Shrubs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, and Magnolias, Roses, Fuschias, Stove and Green house Plants, Fruit Trees, &c, Ac., at Seafleld View Nursery, or in the Market House every Friday and Saturday. N.B.—AH orders left with the Market nspector will promptly attended to. j COMPANION.— Wanted by a young Lady, to whom salary is no objeot, but who desires chiefly a comfortable home, a situation as Companion; has a good knowledge of needlework.— Address " Companion," Post-office, Ponsonby. OUfID, a Bunch of Keyp.^Apply L. W. Eaton, Auctioneer, Queen-street. OTICE.—The business of the undersigned will in future be Closed from Sunset on Friday, and Re-open on Saturday at 4 pm, and remain open until 8 pm—H L Posseneskie, Tailor and Habit Maker, JShortland-street—Auckland, June 20,1876. , TTNION BEACH MINE. Notice to Shareholders who may have given their Proxys In igaorance of the true state of affairs. Proxys may at anytime be eevokkd under Rule 55, by giving notice in writing to that effect at the Registered Office of the Company. It is not necessary to give notice to the Proxy, holder. All Shareholders are requested to attend this meeting. —- yyy. ;■.■;■ ■ ; o ring,; y ALBERT BEETEAH. .'■_._, '■[ r. ;..--•; ~>"..•/. ;•■ '.! 'i"t~ -'■■■ «.eldqau)l T oßG^;imm^o. The Regular Monthly Meeting of thlsLodgel m •harp. _ By order of the W.M. * .coia_iasS"ws YL bthsidA Juaßcnaipy.



WANTED, my old customers and friends to know that I have again gone int the Timber Trade, and silthough there is now more competition than when they patronised me, in 1861, I am still prepared to supply them with a superior quality of Timber as cheaply as anyone. Orders taken for Deck and Ship Planking up to BO feot long, also Long Timber for Tie Beams and Girdarp. At present on hand:—Broad Boards up to 80 In. wide, and every size of Kauri Timber for House or Mr.p Building, robt. bartley, timber Yard, Breakwater Road. pLAREMONT HOUSE, Princes- V J Btroot, Auckland.—Board and Residence by the day. week, or month. Bathroom and every attention. Terms moderate. mo MERCHANTS and Others.—As t Junior Clerk, a Youth just left College is ctfisirous of an Engagement. Salary no object. Un- OTt-optionable references. Security given if required. No objection to the country.—Address FWH, No. 55 Letter Box. ANEW House of four rooms at , Ponsonby (well built) cheap, £150.—Apply to W. F. Hammond, Insurance Buildings, o~mi_ning companies and others. The undersigned have for Pale, Three Sets Boring Tools, by Ibbetson of Sheffield, each set containing 100 feet boring rods, with augers, chisels, dogs, shear legs, &c, complete. Also, a Patent Burleigh Rock Drill, jumper size, with drills, steam hose piping, tripod stand, &c, including one set accessories and duplicates, JOHN BROGDEJST h SONS, Wellington. THE Warm Spray and Tepid Douctre is now used-in th© Turkish Baths. The most delicate even of heart disease have nothing to fear, as there is no shock. Open daily from 9toß, 3s 6d. Saturdays from 9 to 2, for Boys and Youths, Is Cd; from 2to 10, 2a. Ladies on Thursdays, from 9to 3, 5s ; from 3 to 6, 3s &1. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wellington-street. EVENING CLASSES. ENGLISH, ARITHMETIC. BOOK-KEEPING, he. —Mr Habrison and Mr PtcROFT. Terms, is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Class, Is por week. FRENCH.— Mons. F. Pbi/tzer, of the Ooll*ge of Henri Quatre, Paris. Terms, Is per lesson of one hour. Three lessons per week, 2s 6d. GERMAN.—Latin, Algebra, and Geometry: Mr J. T. G. HfiNBKN, of the University of Kiel Terms, Is per lesßon of one hour. Three lessons per week, 2s 03. Two or more subjects by agreement Book-keeping Class for Ladies. Monsieur Pkltzkr and Mr Hensbn beg to intimate that their evenings are fully occupied, but they are open to accept a few additional Morning or Day en gagements with Schools or Private Pupils. For t'i-ms, etc , apply at the School. THE UMBRELLA DEPOT, GRKY-STREET. CAUTION.— W. TENNANT, Umbrk__l.A-Ma._kr, begs to inform his Customers that he has no con nection whatevor with the Sign of the Wooden Umbrella in the same street. No pretension to Siw-shatper_ing, Soissors-grlnding, etc,, etc., etc THE UMBRELLA DEPOT Is Opposite R. Rogers' Furniture Store, The right place to have Umbrellas Repaired or Re-covered In Silk, Alpaca, Satin Cloth, <S_c , in the best style, at tho shortest notlci. NEW UMBRELLAS of the beet construction always in stock, or made to order. Established 1870. rpENDERS FOR THE LEA.SE OF LARGE FLOUR MILL AND THE WESTERN SPEINGS ESTATE. Town Clerk's Office, July 1,1876. The City Council of Auckland are prepared to receive tenders until noon of WEDNESDAY, the 10th of August, 18T0, for the LEASE FOR SEVEN OR FOURTEEN YEARS OF THE WESTERN SPRINGS EBTATE, &c, Comprising :— THRBE-STOBY BOOKIA-BUILT MILL, with two Stone-built Cemented Labourers' Cot tages, attached ; also, two large Galvanised Iron Stores, well floored, each (18) eighteen feet broad by (60) feet long; also, one (28) twenty-etght feet broad by (68) sixty-eight feet long. Boats of (20) twenty tons, drawing Hi) four and a-half feet, can load at mill door. Mill contains one Steam Engine, with boiler com plete ; two Water-wheels, with wheat elevators attached, and all necessary fittings complete as per Schedule Also, Briok, two-itoried substantial and well-built FAMILY RESIDE*C«, containing twelve well-fl i_ishsd rooms ; kitchen, with Leaming ton range ; bells hung ; good supply of pure water; large verandah, milk-room, cart-shed, well-built ten-stalled stable, hay-loft, coach house, enclosed cow-shedi, wash-houses, p'ggerles. pigeon-cot, and well-stocked fruit orchard and garden. .Also, Foreman's FOUR-RO.JMED COTTAGE, and out-houses, garden, &c together with about 30 acres of good volcanic land. Also, Adjoining, about 100 acres of good arable land, subdivided with stone fences, which may be obtained with the above property or in smaller quantities. This property being the outlet for a larsra drainage area, together with the overflow from the City Water' Supply, water for mill purposes may be obtained for great portion of the year. I The Mill and Outbuildings are well adapted for any milling or manufacturing purposes, being only about two miles from the city by a good road, aDd five miles by water. A large portion of tbe landis cleared, laid down In grass, and subdivided with stone walls. Photographic views, plans, schedule of contents of mill, and conditions may be viewed, and all further information obtained, on application at the offices of the Town Clerk, Auckland; and at Wellington, Lyttelton, and Dunedin. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. rpo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 4 pm of TUESDAY, the 25th inst, for Erecting a Villa Residenoain the Alten Road, next St Andrew's Church. Plans, &c, at my office. P. HERAPATH, Architect. rfTo BUILDERS. Tenders required for a House at Ponsonby to be delivered at my office on or before Monday, the 3lst instant, at noon. „,,_. W. F. HAMMOND, Architect, Insurance Buildings. Public Works Office, Colonial Architect's Branch, Wellington, May 26,1876. TFNDERS are invited for the Erec tion of a Central Prison, at New Plymouth, in the Province of Taranakl. General conditions, specifications, and drawings may be seen at the offices of the Colonial Architect, Wellington ; and at the District Engineer's offices, Auckland Tenders addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, and marked outside "Tendersfor Central Prison," will be received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of WEDNESDAY, the 26th day of July, 1876. Telegraphic Tenders will be received, provided tho original tender and deposit are lodged with the nearest District Engineer at the time above specified. The lowest or any tender nor necessarily accepted. Plans can be seen at the Public Offices, Chrlst ohuroh, Dunedin, and New Plymouth. (Signed,) W. H, CL4YTON, Colonial f__»«hit*d. "ELECTRIC TsM,%g AP: E NOTICE tfQI&RACTORS. i -.„ _» *w hanlrfmoO-^roraoO boa vMIivSO 1 Tenders are mvHMUftK!j;he Supply andDeliverj ol 76 Telegraph Post-LfsOlje construction of a lim iol ' Electric^^^h^^gtffcggads. Specifications oatf obajgofii at the Telegraph offi :es, _ Helen-will-.. RivaTheafl, and Auckland will be receititS_H3Bß-TflSPisA Office. Auckland, uj to noon of MONDAY, the 24th July, 1876. p. «b!«ftbltt»tffceMolfcf 'rtflSMo nettflfr< afl&rae&S|a ilj accept*** ni Jqe_l aoorfS bar. siooa ahum lainoloO •» 'a st &jadw ooahro-A erii ni xioioa.\aaßU. ilno eiiT Bjr o|£flF(Ki ot bib stood, ebaoi bond ban beeolo O Brawls WdsfctoiaW Bac._jJHs#RjJD BSKSTtti DistriofrJ-nft&ftfc . c OOA&kB»hMWH!JUM, 1878.



PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Lessee .. R. J. De Lias. EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION I! I i 3-T£_Xil_f, THE CALIFORNIAN DIAMOND! AND INIMITABLE PROTEAN ARTISTE! AND MR, GEORGE GIDDONS, The Accomplished Comedian ! Have arrived by the Hero, and will shortly appear in one her most attractive specialities Date of Opening will be advertised in To-morrow's Star. CjfMONSEN'S ROYAL ENGLISH AND ITALIAN Opera Bonffe Company. #3- SIXTY PEIRFORMERS. "©» Will Shortly Appear. rpEMPERANCE HALL LECTURES. The Fifth of the Course will be delivered THIS (Monday) EVENING, July 14, at 7,30 o'clock, by the Rev. S. EnoBK. Suq ject: " You cannot make Men Sober by Act of Parliament " Musical Selections at intervals. Colonel Haultain wil] preside. Admission: Sixpence. ST. MATTHEW'S SOCIAL GATHERING. THURSDAY, JULY 27. Tea on the Table at 6.30 p.m. The after programme will consist of Speeches, Roadinge, Songs, and Glees. To conclude with a SPELLING BEE. Two Prizes are offered to competitors. TO LET, a comfortably Furnished Sitting-room, with one or two Bedrooms, and every convenience. Terms moderate.—Address Star OffiCC. .... rpo LET, furnished, Bedroom and X. Sittingroom, with or without board and attend ance.—Apply "Comfort," Star Office. HHO LET, a new five-roomed Cottage, JL good view, enclosed garden, and every conven ience.—J. Warren. Karaueahape Road. , npO LET, a six-roomed House in A Franklyn Road, with good well of watpr. Im mediate possession can bo given,—Appiy t.. Captain Harrison, next door. _^ rpO BE LET, on Grafton Road, a A- large and convenient Family Residence, con taining ten rooms, always well supplied by pump and running stream of water, commodious yards and oi.t-uulldings, together wiih about two acres of land, the greater portion of which is an Orchard in full bearing, H, ASHTON & SONS, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TO LET, in Parnell, a six-roomed House, with Butcher Shop; good wil Of water, also a large back yard. -Thos. Johnson, Windsor Castle Hotel. Parnell. I^o LET, or for Sale, on eesy terms, in Union-street, Freeman's Bay, a House of 7 rooms, with bathroom and laundry;.gas and water laid on, and good well on the premises.—Apply to C. Alexander, Insurance Buildings. rp O LE T, in. Windsor-street, X- Parnell, a six-roomed House, Rent, 12s per week—J M Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. TO LET, at Remuera, a few minutes walk from the Eewmarket Station, a comfortable seven roomed House, with paddeck, coach-h use, etc; rental 20s per week—Apply to Mr Rutheiford, Remuera ; or to J M Lennox, Auckland. rpo THE ELECTORS OF~CITY _i WEST. G*«TiiEMBN,—In accordance with a wish expressed by you at the Nomination to-day, and believing that in the present state of affairs every vote is of value proceed to Wellington on Monday, leaving my Election in your hands in the full assurance that you will Justify me in so doing, by returning me on Tues day by a large majority. I am, Gentlmen, yonrs faithfully, B. TONKS. Auckland, July 22, 1876. "IV s O T I O E. HERR LINDAUER'S stay in Auckland being • likely to terminate soon. I adies and Gentlemen who wish to have their PORTRAITS PAINTED are re ; quested to communicate with tbe Artist as soon as I possible, at his Studio at Mr Westfabl's Shop, Queen i street. -^r o~ t i c iT A School (Girls) in connection with the Board of Education, will be Opened on Monday n*xt, 24th inst, in the School-room, at the back of the Indepen dent Chapel, High-street. RICHD, T. TALBOT, Secretary. . PARTMENTS at Mrs Morley's, Havelock Home. Symonds-street. .' itchensinksTkitohen SINKS, OR SLOP BOXES. PEACE AND TODD, plumbers, Shortland-street, Dirkot Importers of PiiUMBBR's Castings, have just received a consignment of Kitchen Sinks, with overflows, strong and durable, and will be SOLD OHEA.P FOR CASH. The Trade Supplied TO-MO RRO W, NOON. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS. COUCH, 2 Easy and 6 small Chairs, green rep; Couch and 6 Chairs, green damask; Cheffonnier, Couche3, Chairs, Choffonnier Safe, American Stove, Red steads, Palliasses, Mattrasses, Glass Case, Glass Shades and Ornaments, Pictures, Books, Plated Goods, Tea and Coffee Service, Cruet Stands, Porks, Spoons, &c„ Drapery, Leather Laces, Wool Collarettes, Braces, Cotton, Pomade, Leather Labels. FURNITURE DEPARTMENT, R. ARTHUR Auctioneer. A: TO-MORROW NOONr-i *T ■ JL ORANGES, APPLES, &3.r Ex S.S. HercW H 4-Vj A MTO'7? T O B E S 0 LD-tfßap^iSPO CTI 0 N*> -rffu __.ti.J3H 03 r*'ia gjjiHl , c ju-^n oA&wmmkWoimN, 4 v/ „ APPLES •t- WE-^ffSwr^HtflklS bejoew. snhjaH jj! o |g!A'gs^ah aew HSinw eenoß filo mii j«ao BtsbtS'lia afitssxa oi bewqeiq won Auctioneer. .gTfffl^ g g & ft .... v." T W .■.niWiiol WO^Wfih^ftSWareaiibn**? ttsobß -,'nohiOTj ,li-_j<l EX HERO,*FROM~S®B!»:EffIr. g'lanoi. .wtoI —engßqamdU r_uhjj_jip baa ajoltr^ j_iisjoM-^ELcfflaqEaßrfD v. MwJp&MV!b-t>nsl{> WILL sell by au Q lsSja^ mart, To-morrow (Tueiday)^it ia-tttimX) j 300 cases Orang^l J^to''i^^iftß_lJiirlnß 20 cas«l&J«fle§Mt < se^nr S^ttsoamSr lS^^ti^ftfifttS*' 1' 10 &nA j' r°y <WMPmpwfr > T3te^jMkl^%iJ^i^A.fit "Wel- J- lington, on J_b_a._ahDve date (unless previo ufl| FiaidJfeßarf^filfiß^^'eftijmt'awiiflwolA UmtO. \ One 35 hp EnginSrJuitable for a paddle stea njg PaßlgaUw iM^plditlfft ataMjaiS Co's ofß ses, Wellington. ,-■«?&.*«»__. •_ m t& bobaod moil aa otaea dRt ,lfciibßßGllilia ] fi _xJiJm_np*Y,iHs ni Woa Manager,



1 TO" O T I C Arthur's Auction Mart, Queen-street. DIVISION of the FRIDAY'S MARKET DAY SALE. In order to facilitate business, I have found it necessary to take out a Second Auctioneer's Licence ; and will In future hold TWO DISTINCT SALES ON THE MARKET-DAY On and after FRIDAY, July 21. My WEEKLY SALE of Ea_.ni and Dairy Produce, Groceries, Provisions, &c will be commenced at 11 a.m sharp, and at 1 o'clock I will proceed with the Sale of Household Fur re and Effects, and Other Goods. AMPLE STORAGE ROOM, Every Convenience for Buyer aud Seller. Sales Promptly Effected. account sales promptly rendered. land, soft goods, and otjt-door saxes undertaken. A Registry kept for Land and House Property tor Sale by Frivate Contract. With thanks to my friends for past favours, R. ARTHUR, AUCTIONEER, LAND AND COMMISSION AGENT. WEDNESDAY, JULY 26. CITY MART. GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sel by auction, at their mart, on Wednesday next, 26th instant, at 11. o'clock, General Drapery, Manchester Goods, Woollen Clothings, &c. Terms at Sale. MONDAY, JULY 31. LAN D S ALE. THE subscribers will sell Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 31st instant, at twelve o'clock, By Order of the Mortgagee: HOWlOK—Allotments 6 and 16, Section 8, and allot- . 5, section 12, of small Jfarms near Howick; allotments 159 -md 160, of the Village. PONSONBY— L3ts 34 and 35 of the subdivision ot allotment 29, section 8, Suburbs, 33 feet front age to Spring-Btreet and O'Neill-streat, behind Mr Addey's property. SOUTH NEWTOWN (Williamson's)—Lots 33 to 36. corner of Bond i_nd Howe-str eets, 135 feet by 108 feet. BAYFIELD, Ponsonby—Lot 72, 40 feet to. John street. PARAHUKI, County of Mareden—Allotment 50, 39 acres. AWITU, Manukau—Allotment 61 and part of 40, 260 acres. PUKEATUA-Allotment i and part of 3, 80 acres. POKENO—Lots 2) to 23, Section 9. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, JULY 26. . At 11 O'CLOCK Sharp. TO FURNITURE DEALERS, CARPEN TERS, UPHOLSTERERS, &c. G. W. BIN NE V WILL sell, by public auction at the Exchange Auction Mart, on Wednesday, July 26th, at 11 o'clock sharp, Ex 'Lizzie Guy,' 1 For and on account of whom it may concern: 126 pieces Richmond River Sawn Cedar Timber. TUESDAY, JULY 25. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AND EFFECTS, ST. GEORGE'S BAY ROAD, PARN ELL M. JONES AND CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the residence of Captain Little, R.N., St. George's Bay Road, opposite the residence of Colonel .Nation, on Tuesday, the 25th instant, at 11 a.m., THE ENTIRE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECIS, Comprising— WALNUT PIANOFORTE, Music Stool g Couch, Easy Chairs, Occasional Chairs Centre Table, Ornamen al Fern Stand Side Table, Carpets, Curtains, pictures, Ornaments BEDROOM FURNITURE, Bedding Iron Bedsteads, Mattrasses, Chest Drawers Toilet Tables and Toilet Glasses Washstands and Ware, Carpets, Curtains, &c. DINING-ROOM FURNITURE, Cheffionier Round Table, Cane Chairs, Small Table Window Curtains, Carpet, Glassware Platedware, Books, Lamps, &c. KITCHEN and Cooking Utensils Lot of Sundries, etc., etc. ~ THURSDAY, JULY 27. HANDSOME HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS^ ——— 3 00 M. JONES & COdudflnZ HAVE been favoured byinstruotfons from EnwABD Bbnot__ttjj Esq."' '(Bariffttfe-at- Law), who is about to leave 1 the colonyj nftPJSf_llby auction, at his residence, St. George's' -Ba^» Road, Parnell, on Thursday next, the 27th instant, at Eleven o'clock a.m., THE WHOLE OF HIS^ANDSOME ANDALSIOST NEW HOUSEHOLD TURNITURE AM CT ,-j.-r-r-. FECTS, ...; « r __ T _ r __ i GO U Ui BISI NG— DRAWI^GrRpOMi^UJEIE,. Wjilnut and Cretonne QWAL^Ui PI AN^F^-^imporjea by>B_<sfman .TWWLtrtttilnlfiitr CefifirSO. ABIe? WHatiiotflJO 3 PAINTINGS} 01edgr-_phsp<C*2aments Br^s,els 9ar^et, ipjcn pattern hr-^S^-SPfiM TABLE. Chairs, Easy Chairs ijatW«Met aßa^book-case, Side Table —-Breakfasty-Dtonerrand-Dessert-Services OSlKl^?'Bte^a^ern^::EleqttO;plateT TO KJ Painting^ oleographs ;Briisseis'o__spet, CurtUns Hall Table,1 Cbair^fLinij. -Brackets, Lenokum ; "^Bj^B^OMFnR^jtURE; IJtibiiW »on;H_Uf%ter ',3' w,^:B6drtfead_^_»na JHa'_lgiriKß" ,1,, •«* ot EToO ._ Spring. Maitraseej^PalUaj^ llffl^Ss?'l§^^ [Saho^an^ BouA with brass — -*• •*■ Elmu Was!»a%to,V^a iTrai)S iaha'"j|old Ware, r T6m«^«i^Ma_Alfe'B_ahl?&b,n _.___ta_Li.i'U! *'>'»'< .nooa ow.) o-iaxmsb enx mTOHE»jl«»d_Coo«ogiiU^Rflltei-GrDO_kery ,lltv J>cos id#r iUiv* l^q* y.,_!; y^vVu, , ltd baa uffifqitra'o ~*nid tfßJPtfsud d%n<yi&P4 sot b'lfuo »>nu mil nooa ytav taS Catalogue* to - be A-had tjftuthe -Central Sale Rooms, ,'^Blob jfoo-icf Queeiwstareet. d e-'miT, ; x&v7si l)'*_ja___--Lio(ia b o~Ail o3 On tf<wm jwts&Mim isfflKfoa tojl p.m. .eiom 9:>..0 ■>rno;i •_.■! bhtri hdf ■> ''I '•< ,coX, looq teax art j.ob<J Ww™£ ? 9riVir ,eoii {EfIURSDAjYj i3MlsiWv eoi doiso no BT.tp.fri rff iw ,1 elirTW .YiW^W**^tefpusE. ,oa Jrolmoo hi us 3888 litiw I woll ,eao.dr«©B© J Wa BI NNfHßed T. _aapdß.3rm eeiff m s.\kv\& arrvpH ha A * k\*/"ILL sseuy am, ©oblict >a«tbien on " '^tkfloul ArmMl Wel&sk as a (• Lodging-house by Mrs Steele. < 3"T