The rpsolutionon being put to the meeting Was carried unanimously. Mr J. Wrigley said he intended to move a resolution to the effect that the Auckland jTrsniliers should be requested to support Mr ■Whitaker in bis motion that the Land Fund be made Colonial Revenue. The matter had been debated in public meeting for years, but this was tbe first time such a motion had been tabled in ihe House since the compact of 1850. Tbe Speaker here quoted Mr Wbitaker's resolution. It was all nonsense calling the resolution of 1856 a compact; it v. r. ro compact; it was simply an Act of Parliament which was brought about by ~ party warfare, in which the question was whether Stafford should go out or Fox stay in. Nearly all the Auckland members voted against it. and so did nearly all the Wellington members : it was carried by one vote, and as to saying that that com pact as it was called was binding on them and on their children, it was all nonsense. (The speaker here stamped his foot violently to give effect to his assertion). Was it not absurd to talk about a united colony, when it was desired to give one part of the colony .11 the money and another part none. A united colony was united in purpose, in revenue, in advantages, and in everything elre. It was all bosh to call New Zealand a united colony, and the expression did'nt mean that (The speaker here snapped his fingers, amid, loud cheers). If Mr Whitaker's motions were not carried, it shewed that it was mere sentiment that was talked nbout and nothing more, and if bo, all he could say was let them shake bands with the Southern provinces and let them go their way and we would go ours. Look at the administration under the Public Works Act. It was said when the railways were first ordered to be constructed there was no body in the Colony who could do it, and then what took place? They gave the con tract to Messrs Brogden & Co., who simply pocketed the money, and sublet the work at half the money, and then would not pay the money to the Bub-contractors. (Laughter and cheers.) It was well-known that a much larger sum was paid for that work than there was any need tc pay. Then the Native Department was another abortion. So much fuss had been made about purchasing land, and he wanted to know if there was a single acre purchased in Auck land for settlement? The immigration scheme too had not been successful in bringing them pood settlers. Mr Wrigley next drew a very laughable picture of the result of the Counties Bill if made law. It was his opinion that now that there was a deficiency in the revenue it was only just that the land fund should be taken to make it up. (cheers). If Sir Juiius Vogel could go home and spend £9000, and the Parliament could be called upon to pay £3000 for the daughters of DrFeatherstone— a man who perhaps had more money than any other p.blic man in the colony, why ?id they refuse to give help to the miners of the Thames, and other valuable labourers, and force valuable workmen to leave the colony ? Mr Scarborough said it might perhaps be considered by the meeting that he ought to be at the plough instead of on that platform, but he thought it was the working man who had to speak up in the present state of affairs. (Cheers). He wanted to know what union there ever had been between the two islands. They had always been fighting one against the other, and the resolution he pro posed to submit was that they ask the mem bers to go in for separation at any cost. What a shame it was that Dr Featherstone's family should have £3000, when the colony could not afford the money. The people in the South were asking a grant for killing their rabbits. Why did they not do what Sir George Grey proposed, which was to put 400 men on the land, and he should like to be one of them, and have plenty of rabbit pie. (Laughter.) There was no unity, and the best thing they could have was separation. Mr Ball begged to second the amendment. He did not know much about New Zealand : ho was a new chum, and felt Mr Wrigley's remarks about the new settlers were unde served. (Hear.) He did not know_ much about the resources of the colony— his own wero very small, he knew that. (Laughter.) He wanted to get them enlarged, and he thought the best way was^ to go on their own hook. He came to New Zealand, not for his own sake, but for his children, and he had sixteen of them (loud laughter). They might see he had not been lazy (tremendous laughter and cheers). He had always done his best (renewed laughter) —to support his children he was going to say—and he was of opinion that the beßt thing for the place was to go on by them selves. Mr Bollard moved that the latter part of Mr Wrigley's motion be left out. Separation, was not at present before the House, and it was better not to interfere with it. Mr Allender seconded this. Mr Baber supported Mr Bollard's amend ment. He thought Mr Whitaker's motion W-3 deserving of all praise : it was a touch stone to prove the sincerity of the Southern men. Get the Land Fund if possible, and if that was impossible, then go in for Separa tion, bub not, till then. Mr Wrigley explained the reasons which had induced him to frame his motion as he had, and expressed a hope that Mr Scar borough would withdraw his amendment. Colonel Murphy said the South Island had more resources than the North Island. Mr Wrigley denied this. After some persuation, Colonel Murphy came on the platform. He said he had tra velled in the South Island, and also in Auck land, and be found that the South was rich —rich in land fund. They had the land in their own possession, and they used it well. The gallant colonel described at some length and with a certain pathetic humour, the disappointment he felt on arriving at Auck laud. He recollected Equality Jack in Midshipman Easy, who wanted to have a common purse, but it didn't answer. _ Their misfortunes were caused by their own fault in making Vogel the Premier, and he would be Premier still in spite of all they said, (No no.) He maintained with the father of 16 children (laughter.) that the only thing to put him out was Separation. He had nothing further to say, and hoped he had not said anything to hurt the Chairman's feelings. (Laughter and cheers.) Mr Graham assured Colonel Murphy he need be under no apprehension on his account. He said he had started some time ago to see the Piako Swamp. He was taken ill on the way and did not go so far, but he saw a part of the 200,000 acres of land which had been purchased as an estate for the North Island : it was not worth a penny an acre and the Government were giving Is an acre to the natives, and 4d per acre for expenses of purchase. Mr Scarborough objected to withdraw his amendment.

The amendment and the resolution were then put to the meeting, when Mr Wrigley's resolution was declared to be carried. (Cheers.) It was proposed by Mr Wrigley and seconded by Mr Suiter, "That the resolutions passed at that meeting be telegraphed to their member, Mr Tole, and the Auckland members." , This was carried unanimously. A vote of thanks to the Chairman and cheers for Sir George Grey and the Auck land members concluded a most orderly meeting. ■..,..' Mr Suiter proposed :-" That the thanks of this meeting be accorded to Sir tteorge Grey and the Auckland members, who have made so united and bold a stand on behalf o_ the province of Auckland.". This was carried. ;

The Election for City West.

The voting for the City West election came off to-day at the Hall of the Young Mens' Gnnpfoan Association Rooms. There was no excitement over the proceedings, which were conducted in a very orderly manner by Mr Lolhns, the Deputy Returning Officer. Mr Tonks supporters feared that perhaps the very fact of their candidate being considered cer tain to go in might operate prejudicially against him m rendering voters careless about going, to the poll. So they busied them selves hunting up laggards, and msny a busy merchant as well as many an easy going swell who thought to be left alone had to yield to persuasion and go up and vote. A few cabs were to be seen running about, and little knots of people were to be observed dotting the path way outside the rooms, but with these ex ceptions and the bills on the walls, telling voters to vote for Tonks and vote for Far nail, there were very few signs of an election going on in the place. Mr 'Rochfort carried out his principles to the last, and used no efforts to soHcit votes. The result will be made known as soon as pos. i. le after the closing of tho poll at four o'clock.

THE RESULT.

Teaks Elected Almost Unani mously. The result was declared at twenty minutes past four as follows :— Tonks ... 656 Fainall 38 Rochfort 13

THE NEW THEATRE.

All the fittings and upholstery for the new Theatre have arrived by the Hero, and we have been informed that the building will be quite ready for tbe visit of the Simonsen Opera Cempany next month. The opening night is to be the 14th August.

TEMPERANCE LECTURE.

Tn. fifth of the serins of lectures under the auspices of tho Total Abstinence Society, was given last evening in the Alhest-street. Hall, by Rev S. Edger. B.A. Tha subject was "You cannot make Men Sober by Act of Parliament;" Coltnel Haul tain in the chair. Tho audience was net so*umerou' as was expected, owing partly to tha unpleasantness of the evening. Mr Ed.er commenced by remarking unon the title, or text of his discourse, and con tended that it was quite as possible to make men sober as honest by Act of Parliament. Mr Edgor stated that there are in England 1,400 parishes where there aTe no pu*ilic-housss, and in Ireland there are placei where the salo of intoxicating liquor- are prohibited, and in those places the people generally aro sober and. industrious. The lecturer then crave a number of illustrations to prove the truth of his position, and commented upon the influence find comparative value of tbe Maine liquor Law, and Honors sold at grocar_ shops which induced drunkenness among women. Aft»r bringing forth many sad facts ahd exposing many litks in the "Devil's Chain," the lecturer made ajstlrring appeal to his audience not to bend, but to break that trmendous chain which was enslaving and raining the bodies and souls of vast multitudes of their fellow creatures At intervals during the lecture Mist Gribble sang "Beautiful Days of the Paat,"MrC-irter " Jessie, the Flower of Dumblane;" Miss Dobeon, " The Maid of Judah ;" Mi«s Bettaney, "Sweet Hptrft Hear My Prayer :" Miss Dobson accompanied th 3 songs on the pianoforte, At the close of tho lecture a hearty vote of tha:.ks was accorded to the lecturer on the motion of Mr Wa^-mouth sen., seconded by Mr Mc- KeD_ie, and with an acknowledgment of the same, the meeting ended.

TELEGRAPHIC.

GRAHAMSTOWN.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day. Forfeiture.—Morning Star Crushing.

The Gem mine, Tairua, has been forfeited by the Mining Inspector for breach of condi tions in not working the ground according to regulations. The Morning Star tribute crushed 20 tons for 58ozs 4dwts.

TOKATEA.

(From our own Correspondent.) This day,

The Herald's statement of a T«katea rape case is untrue. No such charge has been prefeared.

WELLINGTON.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Bale of Steamers. The N.Z. S.S. Co. intend selling their re maining steamers and winding up the Com pany. A large number of shares have been taken in the newly projected gas company, which undertakes to supply gas at ten shillings per thousand feet. The committee of influential citizens has been appointed to decide upon the most suit able manner in which to perpetuate the money of the late Dr Featherstone. Friendly Societies. At a meeting between the delegates of the Friendly Societies of Wellington and a num ber of members of the House of representa tives re the Friendly Societies bill, the dele gates undertook to prepare questions to be sent by the Government to various branch societies throughout the colony in order to ascertain their exact views of the new bill.

DUNEDIN.

(Per Press Telegram Agency,) This day, In the case Mcßridge v. Brodgen, for in juries sustained by plaintiff from a casualty on the railway line, near Oamaru, damages laid at £1500, a verdict for £400 was re turned. The Guardian says that the gentleman ap pointed by the Government as Lunacy Com missioner is a Dr. S. Crae, late of the dis trict asylum in Stirling, Scotland.

NELSON.

(Per Press Agency.) Monday.

Sudden Death

Mr Smith, a gentleman from Auckland, has died here rather suddenly. He seems to have sustained an accident by having his ear badly cut. This was sewn up, but he must have caught cold, and erysipelas super vening he expired suddenly. He was a nephew of the Hon. C. J. Taylor, of Auck land.

NEW PLYMOUTH.

(Per Press Telegram Agency.) This day.

Ironsand Smelting at HctouJ.

A large meeting was held last night, con vened by Mr E. M. Smith, to explain why the smelting at Henui was a failure. He had diagrams, and said he defied the whole Colony to say that ironsand could not be smelted with commercial success. He pointed out that little of the ironsand had been put into tbe furnace, and a man having no confidence in its BUCoesßi was_aUowed to " blow in " the furnace If he (Smith) had a trial he would prove it could be run. Mr Vivan, who is not a shareholder, thought Mr: Smith should have a chance. Mr Matheson, . a shareholder, said 7he had pointed oat twelve months since what would happen, and his words had been verified. He moved-" Having, heard Mr Smith, this meeting is of opinion that the directors would be consulting the interest of the shor.^holders and- community in Rowing Mr bmith the use of the furnace a\d,needful materials to gmeitj the iron sand." oß »f" .'' The resolution was carried un_ffl_-OU-ly. Over, 400 persona were present. __i_i

A MORTAL COMBAT.

About three years ago, a leopard took it into his head to try the beefstakes of a very savage and sharp-horned cow, who, with her calf, was the property of a black smith. It was a dark, rainy night, the blacksmith and his wife were in bed, and the cow and her calf were nestled in the worm straw of the cattle shed. The door was locked, and all was apparently secure when the hungry leopard prowled stealthily round the cow-house, sniffing the prey within. The strong smell of the leopard at once alarmed the keen senses of the cow, made doubly acute by her anxiety for her little charge, and she stood ready for the danger, as the leopard, having mounted on the roof, commenced scratching his way through the thatch. Down be sprang,_ but with a splendid charge the cow pinned him against the wall, and a battle ensued, which can easily be imagined. _ A coolie slept in the corner of the shed, whose wandering senses were completely scattered when he found himself the unwilling umpire ofthe fight. He rushed out and shut the door. In a few minutes lie succeeded in awakening tbe blacksmith, who struck a light, 'and proceeded to load a pistol, the only weapon he possessed. During tbe whole of this time the bellowing of the cow, the roars of the leopard, and the thumping, shuffling, and tramping which proceeded from the cattle shed ex plained the savage nature of the light. The black smith, who was no sportsman, shortly found himself with a lantern in one hand and a pistol in the other, and no idea what he meant to do. He waited, therefore, at the cattle shed door, and holding the lights so as to shine through tbe numerous small apertures in the shed, he looked in. The leopard was no longer growling, but the cow was mad with fury. She alternately threw a larce dark mass above her head, then quickie pinned it to the ground on its descent, then bored it against tbe wall as it crawled helplessly towards a corner of the shed. This was the beef eater in reduced circum stances ! This gallant cow had nearly killed him, and was giving him the finishing strokes. The blacksmith preceived the leopard's helpless state, and bsldly opened the door, he discharged the pistol, and the moment was bolting as hard as he could with the cow after him J She was regularly "up," and was ready for anything or anybody. However, she was at length pacified, and the dying leopard put out of its misery —" Eight gears n Ceylon," by Sir S. Baker.

LAMPS: WHY AND WHEN THEY EXPLODE.

We extract from the Scientific. American the follow ing useful hints on tho dangers of petroleum lamps :— All explosions of petroluum lamps are caused by the .vapour or .gas that collects in the space above the oil. When full of oil, of course a lamp contains no gas, bin immediately on lighting the lamp consumption of oil begins, soon leaving a space for gas, which commences to ibrm as the lamp warms up, and after burning a short time, sufficient gas will accumulate to form an explosion. The gas in a lamp will explode only when ignited. In this respect it is like gunpowder. Cheap or inferior oil is always most dangerous. _ The flame is communicated to the gas in the following manner: The wick tube in all lamp burners is made larger than the wick which is to pass through it. It would not do to have the wick work tightly in the burner ; on the contrary, it is essential that it move up and down with perfect ease. In this way it is un avoidable that space in the tube is left along the sides of the wick sufficient for the flame from the burner to pass down into the lamp and explode the gas. Many things may occur to cause the flame to pass down the wick and explode the lamp :—i. A lamp may be standing on the table or mantel, and a slight puff of air from the open window, or the sudden opening of a door, cause an explosion. _. A lamp may be taken up quickly from a table or mantel, and instantly explode 3. A lamp isj taken into an entry where there is a draught, or out of door, and and explosion ensues. 4. Alighted lamp is taken up a flight of stairs, or is raised quickly to place it on the mantel, resulting in an explosion. In all these cases the mischief is done by the air movement—either by sudddenly checking the draught, or forcing air down the chimney against the flame. 5. Blowing down tbe cbimnny to extingush the light is a frequent cause of explosion. G. Lamp ex plosions have been caused by using a chimney broken off at the top, or one that has a piece broken out, whereby the draught is variable and thelflame unsteady. 7. Sometimes a thoughtless person puts a small-sized wick in a large burner, thus leaving considerable space alon" the edges of the wick. 8. An.old burner, with its air-draughts clogged up, which frightfully should the thrown, away, is sometimes continued in use, and the final result is an explosion.

HARBOUR BOARD.—This Day.

THE ordinary meeting of tho Harbour Board was held to-day. Present—W. C. Daldy, Esq., in the char, Messrs Hill, Isaacs, Mc- K.nzie, Niccol, Eaton, and Meyers. USBEUL TIMBER. A lettor waß read from Murdoch McLeod, calling the attention of the Board to some very useful timber he had come across. The Secretary said Mr McLeod had been requested to forward a specimen. CUSTOM HOUSE STRTJET AND BREA__W.__ER ROAD. The decision of the City Council as to as sisting the Board in repairing Custom House street, and Breakwater Roads was read. The chairman moved that the Endowment Committee bo requested to confer with the City Council on tho matter, and report to the Board. This was carried. THE BREAKWATER CONTRACT. Thos. Mullaly wrote asking for money due to him from Messrs Jones and Vare on account of work done at the Breakwater. The Secretary was instructed to tell Mr Mullaly that a cbequo for Messrs.. Jones and Vare had been waiting at.the office for some time. CLEARING THE FORESHORE. Messrs. H. Niccol and Son wrote re legal proceedings, which the firm Baid they be lieved were about to he taken against them by Captain Burgess for breach of Harbour Regulations. Messrs Niccol pointed out that tho breach alluded to was keeping certain logs moored off Calliope Point. They were out of the way of all navigation, and could not be termed an obstruction. A discussion took place on the subject. On the motion of Mr Meyers the matter was referred to the Endowment Committee. MR AICICEN. The chairman said a communication had been received from Mr George Aicken C.E. enclosing an account for £5 5s for professional attendance before the Board. The letter was ordered to be acknowledged with an intimation to Mr Aicken that his request could not be acceded to. WORRS COMMITTEE. The minutes of the Works Committee were read and confirmed. LANDING POWDER. The Chairman said the Wharf Committee had been discussing the propriety of remov ing the powder landing place from Mechanic's Bay to Freeman's Bay. It was only intended to make the alteration a temporary one as it was under consideration whether a hulk would not serve the purpose better. ONEHUNGA AND THE BOARD. It was agreed in accordance with the report of the Endowment Committee, and also of a meeting at Onehunga, that the Board do not take any steps to include Onehunga harbour under its jurisdiction. The report of the Pilot Service Committee and the passing of the accounts concluded the business.

THE BEBINGTON.

We are glad to hear that the report current yesterday, to the effect that two fresh cases had broken out on board the ship Bebington, is incorrect. The vessel, when examined by the Health Officer, was found to have been thoroughly cleaned and whitewashed. Con signees of goods are anxious to get delivery ; it is to be hoped, therefore, that the vessel will be brought up to the anchorage as soon as possible. _________

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £18. National Bank, 735. Colonial Bank (40s pd up)— Buyer., 32s 6*.. South British Insurance—Buyers, 53s Gd. Caledonian- Sellers, 245. Waitekauri—Buyers, 6- B_. Union Beach—Sellers, 60s. Royal Oak- Bayers, 4s. Bismarck—Sellers, ss. Tairua (double), 12a. Welcome- Buyers, 33 lOd. (Shannon and Fergus, lid. Joseph Newman, Chairman.

EVENING STAB, TUESDAY, JULY 85, 18ft..



"Doctor," said an old lady, "I'm bo troubled in my sleep. Last night I saw grandfather, who has been dead thirty years. " What did you eat before you went to bed ? asked the doctor. " Nothidg but half of a mince pie." " Well, if you had eaten the other half, you might also .have seen your andmother."



ONLY Is lid and 2s 3d .fclsit true? The advantages of improved machinery and steam power are now felt all over the world ; every vessel reaching this port'brings fresh evidence of its benefits —The Working Classes can now obtain what a few years ago only the wealthy could purchase. The good ships " InveraUan " and " Robina Dunlop " have brought a large assortment of Floor Cloth 3 and Carpets for Holloway and Garlick, which they are able to sell at surprisingly low prices. Bordered Floor Cloths 4x4 wide at Is lid and 2s 3d per yard, also some beau tiful designs in wide widths 12, 15, 18, and 24 feet wide, best quality. In Tapestry Carpets for Sitting and Dining rooms, 3s 4d, 3s 6d, 3s 9d, and 3a 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 tbe City Hall Drapery and Furniture Establishment, Queen-street, Holloway and GAsiiiCK Prqpri.t'orß.



WANTED, a good General Servant. —Mrs Henderson, Epsom.



We are requested to call the attention of ratepayer- to the fact of the new Burgess List beincr open for inspection at the Town Clerk's office. To prevent disappointment on the day of electiou, owners and occupiers of property which has changed hands during the past year should call ana satisfy them selves that their Dames are on the list if they are entitled to vote. The list will be on view until the Ist August, after which date no alterations can be made.



TO BARBERS.—Wanted to dispose of tho Good-will of tho Te Aro Hair Cutting and Shaving Saloon, in tho centre of the Town of Wellington, doing a good tra_e in Fancy Goods and Tobacco business. The Gcod-will to be sold cheap. Stock and Fixtures at a va nation. Tho cause of giving up, going into hotel business —Apply to T. Jones, To Aro Shaving Saloon.—Wellington, July 17, IS7_ Vl/ANTSD, a General Servant for ¥ » Tauranga.—Miss Maunsell, fct. Mary's Par sonage, Parnell. WANTED, a Youth, one accus tomed to horses preferred.—Apply at onco to W. A. Patterson, Onehunga. O TAN TED, a thoroughly good ▼ v General Servant; must be able to cook and wash well.—Mrs E. Ellis, Parnell. WANTEDr a Girl, about 14, as General Servant; must be able to wash and cook.—Mrs King, Parnell CI J ANTED, by a Business Man of V v extensivo colonial experience, who is about to reside in Sydney, Commisi-ions to Buy and Soil Goods fn that Market.—Address Hero, Stab Office. W[ ANTED, a Youth, who has some V T knowledge of Cabinet or o:trpetiter work. — 4pply at tho Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoriestreut Bast, s WASHING MACHINES, Royal Patent. Ladles are invited to bring Soiled Linen and try this splendid machine. —W. U. Dennes, Quo en-stre< t HOME shuttle Sewing Machines, with new motive power. Beginners can't go wrong.—Sole Importer, W C. Dennes, Queen-street, W~_tNTED to Sell, 6 Acres near I.tvonpo-t; £14 per acre; payment can be made 5s weekly ; title at onco.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a Man to put up light work and finish.—T. and 11. Heath, Upper Syrnonds str.ot. VIST ANTED, a respectable Girl a. • V General Servant; must be accustomed to children.—Mr Mays, Post-office, North Shore. WANTED, a good General Servant —Mrs McMasler, 242, Queen-street. ANTED, a good General Seivant. Mrs Monrath, top of Orey-strcet. WANTED, a respectable Lad about 10 —.Apply at thin offlce. I \Z|/ ANTED, a Housemaid accustomed ' t> to wait at tabic ; references required.—Mrs Campbell, Jennjn-street. WAIST ED Known, a Spar lying !n St. George'a Ray. If not claimed within a week, will be Bold to pay expenses for damage done. —Paul Lupiß, St. George's Bay. ANTED, a General Servant j must be a good Cook ; references required- Mrs Motion, Western Spring Lodge, Mount Albert. WANTED, Subscribers to Magazines to know that they can have tho numbers Handsomely Bound, at a trifling eoßt. Musio and other Binding done in best styIe.—WILLIAM LEYS Machine Ruler and Account-Book Manufacturer, next door to tho EvEinNO Stab Offloe, Wyndham street. ANT ED KNOWN, that J.MORRISON 1b prepared to executa all kinds of ASPHALTING- at reasonable prices.— Address Newton Road. WANTED KNOWN; that Henry Probert, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, and Genora House Furnisher, otc, has just received a largo and well-assorted stock of English and American Chairs, which he is offering very cheap. Good Sound Chair at 4s, 4s Cd, ss, and 6s, warranted to give satisfaction or the money returned t3f~ Note the address :—The Cheap Furniture, _" attresses, and Ship's Bedding Establishment, nearly ooosite tho Post-office, Shortland-street. ANTED Known, Stretton's Book, Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot is now 208, Queen-street, opposite MoArthur, Shera's new Wart-houso. ANTED Known, that E. Carr offers special advantages to buyers of Tim her at tho Waikawau Yards, Custom-house-street and Breakwater Road. ANTED Known, Jno. C. doughy Machinist, Masefield's Buildings, Albort- Btreet, is the oldest established and only practical maker and repairer of Sewing Machines in the pro vince. AH work guaranteed of best materials and quality and lowest remunerative charge. Model Steam Engine Castings, complete Bets, from 7s 6d. A few First-class1 lock-stitch Sewing Machines for sale. , j-,; •,;■: 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; all other goods proportionately cheap, to make room for largo shipments to arrive per Robina Dunlop, and other vessels, nearly due.—W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Mannfacturer and Importer, Queen-street. N.B.—A few best quality Riding Saddles, Bllghtly damaged, for Bale very cheap. ANTED KNOWN, that John Taylor is prepared to supply all kinds Of Timber, Posts, Rails, Palings, Shingles, House Blocks, Doors, Sashes, Mouldings, &0., at the lowest possible prices, at Yard, Breakwater Road. All orders attended to with despatch on . gl WANTED Known, that thS. Fitting Shop, Slewing Machine and HoWe _'. 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 Guages repaired, tested, and adjusted. ' OT ANTED KNOWN, that D. vV 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 low-st market price, at his Yards,! Custom-house gtrt-t. WANTED KNOWN, L fl. Green s 9 prepared to supply all kinds of Conlferoe * bs, Climbing Plants, Camellias, Azaleas, Trees, Shruliaa, Roses, Fusehias, Stove and Green and Magno , Fruit Trees, &c, *c, at Seafleld View house Plants n the Market House every Friday and Nursery, or IB.—All orders left with the Market Saturday. N.promptly attended to. COMPANION.— Wanted by a young .Lady, to whom salary is no object, but who desires chiefly a comfortable home, a situation as Companion; has a good knowledge of needlework.— Address " Companion," Post-office, Ponsonby. OOMS TO LET (Unfurnished), at Mr Spinley's Large Two-storyed House oppo site Lome-street Hall. * OiTCE.—The business of the undersigned will in future be Closed from Sunset on Friday, and Re-open on Saturday at 4 pm, and remain opon until 8 pm—H L Posseneskie, Tailor and Habit Maker,|Shortl_nd-street—Auckland, June 20, 1876. : TTNION BE AOH MINE. Notice to Shareholders who may have given their Proxys in ignorance of the true state of affairs. Proxys may at any time be revoked 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 holfler. All Shareholders era requested to attend this meeting. C. RING, BSE jra«a ALBERT BEETHAM.



"DEMUERA HIGHWAY ELECTION. SS) A Meeting of the Ratepayers interested in the Main Rond will be held at the Mount Hobson School room THIS EVENING, the 25th instant, at half-past 7 o'clock. CHARLES SUTTON, WALTER GRAHAM, J. M. LENNOX. UCKLAND MECHANICS' INSTITUTE. The Annual Meeting of Members will bo held on WEDNESDAY, 26th instant, at 7.30 p m. R. T. TALBOT, Secretary. HHE RICHMOND HILL MININ G L COMPANY (LIMITED). The Fourth Call of 10s per Share has been made, and is due on the 17th of August. H. D. JACKSON, Secretary. July 17,1876. Mr. Sad-tdees begs to notify that he has been appointed Agent for the above Company in Auck land. Culls may be paid at his Office, 2, Insurance Buildings. ■vr O T ST~ C E. The Secretary of Sir George Grey. Central Com mittee requests that all accounts connected with the Election of Mr. Tonks, as Member for Auckland City West ln the General Assembly, may l.c forwarded to him at his Office, No. 37, Insurance Buildings, by two o'clock To-morrow afternoon. VEREAND MAIL EXPRESS. Packages or Parcels for Great Britlan, &c, per St.amer., via Capo of Good Hope, or the August Mail Steamer from fcydncy, Booked up to noon of Wednesday, 26th ins-. T. JENKINS, 3m., Fort-street. ~M R- and MRS- T- B- R NASHbeg JJ-i to return their sincere thanks to Mr Water mouth for his untiring exertion, in conjunction with Mr Hilditch, in rescuing them from a position ol peril during the galo, on Sunday night last, from the cutler Lee.—Auckland 25th July, _S7(i. p R I O X E T. The Cricketers of Auckland, Members of all Local Clubs and Friends to the Game aro invited to attend a PUBLIC MEETING at Mr Batger's Office, Queen street, on FRIDAY next, July 23, at 7.30 p.m , to appoint a Committee and make other arrangements for the proposed Visit of an All England Eleven to Auckland. VINCENT E RICE, For the Interprovincial Match Committee. NOTICE.— Any one who took by mistake from ttie Lome-street Hall, on Friday night lust, a Purple f^ash with Star (Oad Hollows'), wif oblige tho owner by returning it at Mr T Cole's Shop, Quee -street. . LAREMONT HOUSE, Princes street, Auckland. —Board and Residence by the day, week, or month. Bathroom and every attention. Terms moderate. mo MERCHANTS and Others.—As JL Junior Clerk, a Youth just left College is desirous of an Engagement. Salary no object. Un exceptionable references Security given if required. No objection to the country.—Address FY. H, No. 55 Lt-ttsr Box. A NEW Bouse of four rooms at IX Ponsonby (woll built) cheap, £150.—Apply to W. F. Hammond, Insurance Buildings rT^__TNTNG COMPANIES AED _L OTHERS. The undorßigned have for £ale, Three Sets Boring Tools, by Ibbetson of Sheffield, each set containing 100 feet boring rods, with augers, chisels, dogs, shear legs. Ac, complete Also, a Patent Burleigh Rock Drill, jumper size, with drills, steam hose piping, tripod stand, &c, including one sot accessories and duplicates, JOHN BROGDEN & SONS, Wellington. HPH E Warm Spray and Tepid Douctre 8 ia now used in the Turkish Baths The most delicate even of heart disease have nothing to fear, as there ia no shock. Open daily from 9toß, 3s 6d. Saturdays from 9 to 2, for Boys and Youths, Is 6d ; from 2to 10, 2a. Ladies on Thursdays, from 9to 3, 5b ; from 3 to 6, 3s 6d. CITY WEST No. 2 PUBLIC SCHOOL, Wellington-street, EVENING CLASSES. ENGLISH, ARITHMETIC, BOOK-KEEPING, &C. —Mr Hakiuson and Mr PrcßOrr. Terms, is 6d per week. Junior Elementary Class, is per week. FRENCH.—Mons. F. Pb_,_zer, of the Collego of Henri Quatre, Paris. Terms, is per leßßpn of one hour. Three lessons per week, 2s 6d. GERMAN.—Latin, Algebra, and Geometry: Mr J. T. G. HEHSiH-r, of the University of Kiel. Terms, Is per le»son of one honr. Three lessons por week, 2s. 6d. Two or more subjects by agreement. Book-keeping Class for Ladles. Monsieur Pbltzbrand Mr Hbnsen 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 terms, eto , apply at the School. rpo BUILDERS. Tenders r« quired for a House at Ponsonby to bo delivered at my office on or before Monday, the 31st instant, at noon. W. P. HAMMOND, Architect, Insurance Buildins. Public Workn Oflico, 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 Taranaki. 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 " Tenders for Central Prison," willfbt) received at the office of the undersigned up to noon of WEDNESDAY, the 26th day of July, 1876. Telegraphic Tenders will be received, provided the 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 Publio Offices, Christ ohurch, Dunedin, and New Plymouth. ,' (Signed) W.H.CLAYTON, Colonial Architect. ry\ O B TJ IL D ER S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until '_ p in. of Thursday, 3rd August, for the Erection of a yilla Residence at Parnell, opposite St. Mary's Church. *' ; Plans, &c, at my office. P. HERAPATH, n- Architect. TENDERS are required for the Erection of a School-house at Mauku, to be forwarded to Major Lusk, Mauku. on or before 4th August. Tenders to be separately for entire coßt, and for labor only. Plsnß and specification to be seen at Office of Board of Education, Auckland, or Militia Office, Mauku. TTNION BEACH GOLD MINING COM- U PANY (LIMITED). A Requisition to call an Extraordinary Meeting of the Shareholders of the above Company has been presented to the Directors, signed by shareholders holding the requisite number of shares. The Requi sition is as follows: — " We, the und. rsigned shareholders in the Union Beach Gold Miniog Company (Limited), holding in the aggregate not less than one-third part of the shares of the Company, for the time being iscued, do hereby require you to call an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company for the objeot of considering the re cent action of the Directors ln regard to management of the Company's affairs, and, if deemed advisable, to pass a resolution requesting the present Directors to resign, with the view of having a new Board of Directors elected " The meeting will be held in the Large Room, In surance Buildincrs, Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, • the 26th July, 1076, at 2 p.m. The Share R<gif>ter will be Closed from noon of Saturday, the 22nd Instant, until 10 a.m. of Thursday, the 27th instant. Sharehold ra holding Proxies are requested to hand them to the Secretary not later than noon to morrow. J. FRIAR CLARKE, Secretary. Auckland, July 12, 1876. PALMERSTON 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 office of the Company, Kapanga Road, Coromandel, on or be fore the 9th day of August, 1876. .„- ' &%&*<&*&&* J. H. HARRISON, Secretary. I Coromandel, 17th July, 1876.



PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. Ltssee .. R. J. De Lias. EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION !!! t-Tr____J,__-j THE CALIFORNIAN DIAMOND ! AND INIMITABLE PROTEAN ARTISTE! AND MR. GEORGE GIDDONS, The Accomplished Comedian ! Have arrived by tho Hero, and will shortly appear in one her most attractive specialities. Date of Opening will be advertised in To-morrow's Stab, ST. MATTHEW'S SOCIAL GATHERING. THURSDAY, JULY 27. Tea on the Table at 6.30 p.m. The after programme will consist of Speeches, Readings, Songs, and Glees. To conclude with a SPELLING BEE. Two Prizes are offered to. competitors. A NCIENT ORDER FORESTERS, A.D. COURT ZEALANDIA, No. 4741. ~*r>_B-ft— Members of the above Court, and of the Order, are hereby informed |S|pW^^ffi|jlf| that the place of meeting has been f^^^^p^Jllj* Rbmovkd from the Provincial Hotel, f^Wt-3 iNf^*w*V Princes-street, to the Lode;e-room T^^^^J^^^^i of the Young Men's Christian Asso rt ■ ■£__C_wl_M I c'ation > Wellesley-street, where all r 11 %sir&&r'i}i Kb Business in connection with the l^jgli^^wsSSS*' Court will in future be carried on. TO-MORROW (Wednesday), the usual Half-yearly Summons Meeting will be held for the Nomination of Officers. Members arc requested to meet (in Regalia) at 7 o'clock sharp on that evening, at tho late Court room, Provincial Hotel, to form a Procession and march to the New Court-room as above, headed by the Naval Brigade Band. Every member is requested to be present. Members of other Courts arc invited to attend. WM. J. WRIGHT, C.R. FRED CHRISTMAS, Sec. FOUND, a Purse containing some Money.—Owner please apply at, this offlce. r|'-0 LET, without Board, a large A Bedroom and Dxessingroom.— For address apply at this office. r 'PO LET, a House, five rooms and JL scullery; pleasant and healthy; good well, verandah, oven in kitchen, suitable for small re fpjctable family.—For addresFapply this office TO LET, in Parnell, a Shop, with two-roomed House ; good poeitiop.—E. T. King. rt^U LET, a comf'ortaMy Furnished JL Sitting-room, with onu or two Bedrooms, and every convenience, Ttrms moderate. —Address Star Office. TO LET, a six-roomed House in JL Franklyn Road, with good well of water. Im mediate possession can bs given,—Apply to Captain Harrison, next door. r| T6~BE~LET, on Grafton Road, a JL large and convenient Family Residence, con taining ten rooms, always well supplied by pump and running stream of water, commodious yards and out-bulldings, together with about two acres of land, the greater portion of whioh is an Orchard In full bearing, H, ASHTON & SONS, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TO LET, in Parnell, a six-ioomed House, with Butcher Shop; good well of water, also a large back yard.--Thos. Johnson, Windsor Castle Hotel, Parnell, ; ___ rpo LET, or for Sale, on eesy terms, _l_ 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. r| . O LE T, in Windsor-street, JL Parnell, a six-roomed House, Rent, 12s per week—J M Lennox, Estate Agent, Auckland. npQ LET, at Remuera, a few JL minutes walk from the Newmarket Station, a comfortable seven roomed House, with paddock, coach-h use, etc ; rental 20s per week—Apply to Mr Rutherford, Remuera ; or to J M Lennox, Auckland. O LET, within three minutes' walk of Qneen-street Wharf, a comfortable Room.— Apply William Halm, this office. I^o LET, a fonr-roomed Cottage, with - lean-to and oven.—Apply Mrs Robinson, No. 26, Wellington-stieet^ EYONPQRT. — For Sale, two Cottsges in good repair, cheap; also, two Cottages to Let.—B. and R.. Duder, House and Land Agents, North Shore., . ■■' ~ -> FOR SALETMaugold Wurtzels, by the ton or acre.—Apply to Wm Percival, Shortland-street, or Ellerslie. FOR SALE, 12 Allotments, contain ing nearly IJ£ acres at Wynyard;on, Coroman del, near the Union Beach Gold Mine. The lot will be sold for £15. Also, four 1J acre allotments at Port Albert, good land, well adapted to a handy m&n in the building trade, or a labouring man. £10, in small payments. Also, 40 acres at the Wairoa, half way to the Thames ; the land is good, and hss a good 1 view; only 10s per acre.—Fcr further particulars ! apply to CW, Glasgow Store, Great North Road. JJ" O T I C E HERR LINDAUER'S stay In Auckland being likely to terminate soon. Ladies and Gentlemen who wish to have their PORTRAITS PAINTED are re quested to communicate with the Artist as soon as possible, at his Studio at Mr Westfahl's Shop, Queen- Btreet. ■vr O T I C E. 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 House, Symonds-street. ITCHEN SINKS, KITCHEN SINKS, OR SLOP BOXES. PEACE AND TODD, PLUMBERS, Shortland-street, Diruot Importers of Plumber's Castings, have just received a consignment of Kitchen Sinks, with overflows, strong and durable, and will be SOLD CHEAP FOR CASH. The Trade Supplied. SPECIAL NOTICE. Parties Bending Parcels to any part of the Waikato can rely upon them being forwarded with dispatch by Early Train, thence per Coach, bybooking at the office of JOHN SOPPET, No. 8, Queen-street. Agent for Mr W. K. Carter. TO-MORROW. CITY MART. GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. FOR UNRESERVED SALE. GRANT & MORTON HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at their mart, on Wednesday next, 26th instant, at 11 o'clock, French Merinos and Fancy Dress Materials Winceys, Coburgs, Bkirtlngs Skirts, Costumes, Jackets Prints, Calicos. Sheetings Quilts, Caunterpanes, Rngs Blankets, White and Colored Hosiery, Ribbons, Trimmings Damasks, Hucks, Huck Towels 8-4 Victoria Cloth Velvet-pile Covers 8-4, 8-10, Linen Damask Cloths and Napkins Toilet Covers, Antimacassars, Lappet Blinds Swiss Muslin and Lace Curtains Clark's Reels and Haberdashery 8-4 and 6-4 All Wool Super Tweeds Men's White Shirts Men's Regatta and Oxford Shirts Men's White Ground Printed Shirts Men's Clothing, etc , etc Terms at .ale. FRIDAY, JULY 28. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. THE subscribers will sell at the mart, Fort-street, on Friday next, 28th inst, at 11 - o'clock, General Household Furniture. SAMCEL COCHRANE _. SON, Auctioneers.



jq" O T I C Arthur's Auction Mart, Queen-street, DIVISION of the FRIDAY'S MARKET DAY SALE. In order ta 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 Fa_in and Dairy Produce, Groceries, Provisions, &c, will bo 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 and Seller. Sales Promptly Effected. ACCOUNT SALES PROMPTLY RENDERED. LAND, SOFT GOODS, AND OUT-DOOR SALES UNDERTAKEN. A Registry kept for Land and House Property for Sale by Private Contract. With thanks to my friends for past favours, R. ARTHUR, AUCTIONEER, LAND AND COMMISSION AGF.NT. TO-MORROW, NOON. TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION. OO KEGS NELSON BUTTER _£___ 15 „ 6 „ Wellington „ 5 ~ Mangapai » 20 ~ P-kekohe ~ 1 case Canterbury Bams 100 sacks Canterbury Potatoes 106 Backs Auckland Potatoes, Onions, Pump kins, Bacon, Hams, Cheese, Beef, Cur rants, Cunfectionery, Tea, Apples Peaches, Figs, Sauce. <_c. Also, 100 cases Johnson's Celebrated Jams R. ARTHUR Auctioneer. TO-MORROW. PRODUCE, POULTRY, FURNITURE, CLOTHING, &c. M. JONES AND CO. HAVE been compelled to Postpone their usual Tuesday Sale until To-morrow, when, they will hold a sale a- the Central Sale Rooms, at 11 a m., of Produce, Maize, Fowl Wheat, Pig Feed Potatoes, Butter, Cheese, Hams and Bacon Poultry, Groceries Household Furniture, Crockery, Tinware Clothing, Boots and Shoes Fancy Goods, &c. £.WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9. FOR SALE, by auction, at Wel lington, on the above date (unless previously disposed of privately), One 35 hp Engine, suitable for a paddle steamer Particulars on application at the NZ4S Co's offices, Wellington. R. S. LEDGER, Manager. MONDAY, JOLY 31. LAND SALE. THE subscribers will sell Land Mart, Fort-street, on Monday, 31st instant, at twelve o'clock, By Order of the Mortgagee : HOWlCK—Allotments 6 and 16, Section 8, and allot 5, section 12, of small Farms near Howick; allotments 159 ancl 160, of the Village. t.£ PONSONBY—Lots 34 s.nd 35 of the subdivision of allotment 29, section 8, Suburbs, 33 feet front age to Bpring-street and O'Neill-street, behind Mr Addey's property. SOUTH NEWTOWN (Williamson's)—Lots 33 to 36. corner of Bond and Howe-streets, 135 feet by ■ TOB feet. BAYFIELD, Ponsonby—Lot 72, 40 feet to John street. PkRAHUKI, Oonnty of Marsden—Allotment 50, 39 acres. ' * AWITU, Manukau—Allotment 61 and part of 40, 200 acres. PUKEATUA- Allotment 4 and-part of 3, 80 acres. POKENO—Lots 20 to 23, Section 9. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Auctioneers. WEDNESDAY, JULY 26. At 11 O'Clook Sharp. TO FURNITURE DEALERS, CARPEN TERS, UPHOLSTERERS, &c. G. W. B INN E V WILL sell by public auction at the Exchange Auction Mart, on Wednesday, July 26th, at 11 o'clock sharp, Ex 'Lizzie Guy,' Tor and on account of whom it may concern: 126 pieces Richmond River Sawn Cedar Timber. THURSDAY, JULY, 27. HANDSOME HOUSEHOLD EURNITURE & EFFECTS. M. JONES & CO. HAVE been favoured by instructions from EowABU Bennett, Esq. (Barrister-at- Law), who is about to leave the colony, to sell by auotion, at his residence, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, on Thursday next, the 27th instant, at Eleven o'clock a.m., THE WHOLE OF HIS HANDSOME AND ALMOST NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, COMFBIBIN il— DRAWING-ROOM SUITE, Walnut and Cretonne * WALNUT PIANOFORTE, imported by Hoffman and Son Walnut Inlaid Centre Table, Whatnots PAINTINGS, Oleographs, Ornaments Brassels Carpet, fern pattern rsWm DINING-ROOM TABLE, Chairs, Easy Chairs -*^T Cabinet and Book-case, Side Table ';Jgr* Breakfast, Dinner, and Dessert Services "■*' Glassware, star pattern ; Electro-plate Paintings, oleographs Brussels Carpet, Curtains Hall Table, Chairs, Lamp Brackets, Lenoltum BEDROOM FURIfr_TURE, Tubular Iron Half-tester r i CI Bedsteads and Hangings. Spring Mai trasses. Palliasses, Mattresses Feather Pillows, Bedding Military Chest Drawers, mahogany, i bound with brass Rimu Washstands, and White and Gold Ware, Toilet Glasses, Marble Slabs, io.. KITCHEN and Cooking Utensils, Crockery r : &0., 4c., &0. Catalogues to be had at the Central Sale Booms, Queen-street. . ~ • On View on Wednesday, 12 noon to 4 p.m. ---* "»*s_L- -'''--. -_?£ . y Hp-*"--«S7- "-v..-**v . . ~,,,,... , ~, ■ ;■■■ *. t'~ •■• . ,-■. THURSDAY, ."ULY ifP-° VALUABLE LEASEHOLD HOUSE;::; f GEO. W. BINNEY > WILL sell by public, auction.',on % Thursday, the* 27th July, by order of the Board of Edacation. the Lease for 14 years, Of the House' In Parneli Rise, lately occupied as a Lodging-house by Mrs Steele. Full'particulars to be obtained on application at tha ffl cc of the Board of Education