TELEGRAPHIC.

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GB _.HAMSTO\SJ. «lis day- LATEST CRUSHINCS LU . Pnmtianv has 604. ozs ; The ma r ? o °™Pti.ite, 107; and Girvan's Golden Ciowni tm | Albtuni^Ahout 39 &««*£?% stuff, and some specimen^ue X * t« wh tortious good gold W seen. 1 PIAKO -QUEEN 0? BAUTY DIVIDEND. The Piako crushing is loikingbcttcr than hist week.'Sinking the shaft is progressing rftThe l3 (_uecn of Beauty hal declared a four shilling-dividend. ... . ' a Hkelv "ceme is afoot tor tnc amalga mation of the Young Coloaial, Energetic, and Sultan, of the aitekuin The " Advertiser stoutly advocates the draft Native Band Bill. SHAREMABJUST. Sales : City of London, 12s ; Waitekauri, SelleuS: Alburma, 60s. kuranui Hill, 2Ss ; Cure, 0s ; Red Queen, 3s 3d ; 1 oung New Zealand, 7s Gel. _ BUYERS : Moaiiatain, to ls bti; Albumin. 595; Cure, Ss ; bed Queen, 3s Voting New Zealand, ?s ; Homeward I Bound, Is 9d. j

OOROMANDEU this day.

<i>K.C,IMKNS FROM THE WAVERLY.

Wavcrly.—2o lbs of specimens were reported from the mine yesterday. The Bright Smile crushing is showing up for a good yield. . Tho Young New Zealand obtained some ■rood stone yesterday. We understand the Conquering Hero claim will start wory at once.

RUSSELL, this day. Arrivals — Mariner, from Whangarei Maud, Elsinore, and lonn. The native whaling party at \J hanga inumii have secured a humpback whale.

w\\T(rANL'I, this day.

THF. MURIMOTU* LAND BUSINESS.

The "Herald" says the scramble after the Murimottt land swim, has reached another stage. We need not tell our readers that the presumptive heirs to the lease formed a land '; ring." The <'ling" worked its points so admirably, that our " Coloni _in<»" Government was dram in, and actually made to do the work oitiic !i ring " •when it could not itself maiiageto complete the bargain with the natives. The Govern ment was to lease upwards of 1.0,000 acres of land from the natives for twenty-one years, and then to sub-let it to the "ring" for fourteen years. U nfortuiuteh- the facilities for getting the native owners to nart with their land are not so great as they would be under the Native Lino Court Bill, 1877. It is now said that a third oarty has come upon the scene, who were connected with the " ring." but ate working on their own account. The complications arc growing; the natives have turned oft' the surveyors, and only await the decision of the Land Court at its nejt sitting in Wanganui to turn off the stock. We know of .six distinct parties to this Murimotu transaction, all with distinct interests. First, there is the Government, a painful tact, next the "ring," next tie agents, who seem to have formed a litfe "ring," of their own ; next an original tgent who w.-us cast aside as " used up," bit who, we believe, holds the key of the positon ; next Topia, and East Coast natives, md lastly the Wanganui natives. We hae already expressed a wish, and repeat it that the scandalous transaction on the pirt of the Government may end in the disomfiture of all parties. It is with real saisfaction we found the natives turning otithc sur veyors, we have yet a faint hope that the General Assembly may intervene, and save a splendid tract of country from the pub lic

WELLINGTON, this day,

SUPREME COURT,

The Supreme Court opened 3_s.e_.ay before tbc Chief Justice. The Guild •Jury sat all day, anel returned 'true Wis in all cases except that of Henry Pow.ll, for criminal libel. The -Judge's chaigo contained nothing of general interest, although occupying 40 minutes. It con sisted mainly in an explanation of law in the criminal libel case abovementioned. His Honor said that a charge of that kind, where a person in another employment was guilty of misconduct, was certainly i libellous and defamatory ; and if made i with intent to injure, then it became j malicious, anel was plainly indictable as ! a criminal offence. It would not, however, | be malicious if made with an honest i purpose anil with a thorough be.ef that' the allegations were true. Even if the ; allegations were subsequently found to be ■ without foundation, there would be no case for malicious libel. Supposing the i statements had been made with honest intent in the first instance, the statement would, therefore, Ln fact, be a privileged one, the law presuming that in that case it was made without fear cd' prosecution by an action for libel. In Grcv's case for fraudulent insolvency.

and in Ocean Mail perjury cases, the Grand Jury found true bills. Grey will be tried on Wednesday. Edward Huston Walker, charged with stealing £50 from a dwelling ; George '.Morris, charged with stealing £24 from a Chinaman in a boarding house ; and Frederick Lyness, charged with stealing a pair of boots, all three pleaded guilty. James Kerr was found guilty of brutal assault, em his wife. All four were remanded for sentence. In the case of Joseph Sturgcss, late second steward of the ill-fated Ocean Mail. charged with stealing a gold watch, tho jury were locked up unable: to agree. It 'is not anticipated that there will be any prosecution in the case of James Bush and Janus Webb, for assault and robbery, a necessary witness in the case having left the district. THE NEW POLICE REGULATIONS. The members of the Wellington Police Force were sworn in to-day, before Major Pane. J.P., for the official year of 1377-8, which commenced yesterday.

LOCAL OPTIONS.

The conference to be held this evening at the Provincial Hall, on the temperance question, will not be a public meeting (which it i's proposed to call at :i futures date), but a private discussion, at which only those invited will be present, to discuss

various means proposed for the suppression of intemperance. Clergy of various religious bodies are specially invited to be present, ■•ach to bring five members of their congre gations. Representatives of the press are invited also, that they may express their views on the matter, the main object being to elicit a full discussion, in order that if

possible some definite course maybe agreed to, which may be placed before a public meeting, hacked by the approval and re commendation of the. Conference.

[PRESS Afrli-CV.]

LYTTELTON, this day

The Hawea sailed north at 1 p.m. Pas sengers for Manukau .-—Messrs Blaekmore, H. J. Hall, and Patterson.

CHRTSTfIFTITkCH. this day.

CUSTOMS REVENUE.

The Custom* duties collected during the last quarter were £48,938 ; the correspond ing quarter last year amounted to £44,312. The merchants who lost produce by the fire at the export shed, Lyttelton, a short thus a^o, ha.'o j_L-.__ jrj' v "c:t_i"_: ?_u_„_

' the Government for damages. Counsel has been retained. The mercantile com- j rriii-ity are to be asked to subscribe to- ' wards the expenses. | SWEARING IN THE POLICE. | The police were sworn in under the new ; regulations yesterday. Six men declined , to be sworn. A good deal of dissatisfaction exists amongst the police at the new state j of tilings, and it is said if the swearing hael Occurred during the summer, a larger num ber of men would have refused 0 further j services. j WELLINGTON, this day. I In the Supreme Court to-day, in the , purjury case arising out of tho Ocean j Mail disaster at the Chatkams, Mr Travers ' gave notice of his intention to demur to the indictment, on the grounds of informality of the proceedings at Chatham Islands. j Joseph Burgess, for stealing a watch, got ': 12 months ; Matthew Kean, for stealing money from a boarding-house, got 12 months; Frederick Lynass for stealing a pair of boots, vras seutenceel to two years. Two previous con- , victions were proved against him. James ■ Kerr, for wife beating, received twelve . months; E. S. Walker for stealing cash b)x, twelve moi t'is ; Ceo. jCorris, for steal- : ing rrom a Chinaman, twelve months. The Australia arrived at San Francisco \ on June 23th, having left Auckland on Jane 6th. At Featherstoue, Mr G. Beet-ham was to- [ day elected member of the House of Repre- i sentatives unopposed, vice ib" Andrews. ' The Grand Jury found no bill in the case of Hillsden agiinst, Powfli for crmmal iibel. I TEMPERANCE CONFERENCE. A good deal of discussion took place last night at the conference for suppression of intemper ance, but an adjournment till Monday took place, without any result being arrived at, though the following motion was proposed, "That the conference approves and recom mends the main principles of the Local Option Bill." The speeches were very moderate in tone, but considerable divcrsitv of opinion prevailed. PRESENTMENTS. The Grand Jury made a presentment to the effect that there was a legal provision existing in the district for keeping an official record of brands and descriptions of c:.it,fle slaughtered by butchers, and the want of such a, record led to difficulty in facing cattle, and-iscarriage'of justice. The Jury also drew attention to the miserable court accomodation. The Chief Jus tice promised to provide them proper quarters.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £— ; sellers, £2 10s.

National Bank—Buyers, 70s; sellers, 71sGd. Colonial Bank—his Gd: sellers, 18s Gd. Thames Gas—Buyers. 235; sellers,32s Gd. South British Insurance—loos ; sellers, 100s. National Insurance—3js Gd : buyers, 35s Gd. New Zealand Insurance—lo2s Gd; Sellers, 102s 6d.

Union Snsh anel Door Go.—Buyers.fij. Caledonian (double)—ll7s G^. 115s; sellers, 115s. ~ ~ (new) —Buyer?, 15.-. SMoanatairi—£3 ss, : buyers, £8 2s Gd; sellers,

£3 ss. Cure—Buyers, 7s 6el ; sellers, Ss 3d. Waitekauri—Buyer., 13w. Union Reach—Hellers. 2C!s. Totakea—Buyers, 12s ; sellers, 13s Gd, Pride of Tokatca—ls. Queen of Beauty—2ls: seders, 225. Kuranui Hill—Syllers, J|s Gd. Crown Princess—Buyers. 3s Gd. Harbour View—Sellers, 5s .51. .TOSKPH NEWMAN. Chaimia

ST. PAUL'S CHILDREN'S ENTER TAINMENT.

About three hundred children with their friends, including a selection of the best behaved boys from the Kohlniarama naval training school, under the care of Captain Breton, sat down to a bountiful repast, provided foi them by the .parishioners, and set in order by the teachers of the Sunday-school, The appeal for assistance in tho way of provisions was most liberally responded to by the tradespeopleof tho neighbourhood and congregation of St. Pant's. There was enough anel to spare. A short but sufficient programme had been prepared by Mr Nelson, a.nd after the feast several ladies o£ the choir, and others, assisted in amusing the chil dren with selections of music and sacred song, commencing with tho. 69tb hymn by the school choir. Rev. Mr Nelson, who presided, delivered a short but encouraging address on the present healthy condition and prospect of the school. He said that notwithstanding the 'many wet Sundays, the Sunday scholars had never been exceeded during his seven year's connection with the parish; the number in attendance during the last six months was slightly in excess of any previous six months. The school had moreover, a very efficient staff of teachers, anel as the school was increasing, he should be ..lad to welcome new teachers, and sub-divide the classes. Mr Nelson referred to the children- Sunday services, which were extremely attrac tive, ar.d urj.ed upon parents the necessity of I attending them with their children. He con ! eluded by thanking those ladies and gentlemen who had assisted in making the entertainment a ! success. Miss Leaf then snng"o rest in the Lord" ; from the oratorio ot Elijah, accompanied by IMrJ. A. Beale on the harmonium. The Bishop j next addressee! the children on the advantages j of eelucation. and in presenting his prizes to j Master Ernest Beale and Miss Eva Chamber | lain, (the third young lady had previously 1 received her prize) he complimented the scholars !of St. Paul's upon theirjsnecess He now looked ! upon tho giving of prizes at St Paul's as among 1 his regular duties, and hoperl they would yet endeavour to sustain their well-earned rcputa -1 tinn. Mrs Rayncs then sang a sacreel song "Resignation." The Sunday-school choir fol lowed' with the 78th hymn. The next was a reading, (original) which was listencel to With attention. We giv-3 tho following extract for the children— Respect all your teachers, they work for your good, And n^'er be in conduct unseemly or rude, Since you've been permit.!- by friends to par take Of the tea, salmon, buns, and the rich currant cake. The words of your minister take to your heart, Ar.d ne'er from the guidance of wisdom depart, Your choristers, freed from their surplices white. Will help you in singing your hymns of delight, And some of you boys, it industrious and wise, To the top of life's ladder might honestly rise. And. when you have thrown by your top and your taw, I May shine in the circles of commerce and law. ■ Some boy from St Paul's be elected a Mayor, i And some happy borough's emoluments share. I Tho reading was followed by a sacred song by •iliss Beale, which was rendered in a careful j and finished manner. The last item on the ] .rogrammc was a Washingtonian sketch, i -titled the "Bone of Contention," which caused

itimense amusement among the children. Tho entertainment closed at half-past nine, with the National Anthem.

Our Goldfields.

COROMANDEL.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

SNOWDEN'3 CLAIM, "no claim, plant, &c. of the above mine has bee. pnrchas-dby Mr .7. 11. Harrison, and. we understand, will at once be put into a company ; rGtonel of those ephemeral ones of which v.-c hay. too many here lately, but a substantial one,which will develop the resources of tho lodes. It wilt be remembered that this mine gay. over lOOozs per ton in the upper levels, and dividends amounting to over -300 were distributed among the shareholders. A low level was then driven over 500 ft. and the lode interjected; but never driv.cn upon, owing to disa-j-eovneni amon. the shareholders. The mine.was then sold. From the present level there] arc 80ft. backs, and wo l-?ok forward again shortly to hear of soms good returns.

IONA GOLDMINING COMPANY.

the lono Gold Mining Company, held at the office of 3lr J. H. Harrison, Secretary, on Satur day the 30th June, a number of shareholders attended. The directors' and manager's reports were acoeptcd.iilso the balance sheet. Messrs Woollams and McDonald, rctlrine director?, were re-elected. Mr A. Silk was elected auditor. The shareholders generally expressed great faith ,in the resources of the mine, although they had. allowed it to remain in abeyance for a while,but alow months hence they were willing to-place efficient machinery on the ground, and thoroughly work it. THE ROYAL OAK. The'tenth annual meeting of the Royal Oak was held on Saturday at. Kapanga Chambers, Mr Woollams in th* chair. The Secretary (Mr W. Home) read the balance sheet, and the following reports :— The rli'-ecfirs have the pleasure or presenting to tho shareholders tho tenth ordinary annual report and statement of the Company's affairs, being for theyear ending June 11th. 1877. The total receipts for the year have been from irold the production ot the mine. £1,7-1 7s ton; tailing-.* £5 17?. The total expenditure in wages and contract work, carting and crushing, and Other miscellaneous expenses, amounts to -i.Jo., _ s " o r i One hundred and ninety tons of quartz have been obtainedfrom the mine during the oast year which yielded 0(31 ozs. 17dwts6grot molted gold,' being at. the rate of about 3ozs 7__wts Per The Mining .bmacrer's report explains fully the work done during the year: tnc works now in progress, and what is intended to be accom plished in the future. .... . , The discove/ryof an aunfprcus reef, 111 feet from the mouth of the new low level, is of con siderable importance, audit win no doubt, when worked, con3ide»blyienhanco the value jot tne mine.

At this meeting one-third of the Directors retire from office, but they are re-eligible with out notice, and they again otter themselves for election. _f. WOOLAMS, Chairman of Directors. Mine Manager's report:—For the information of shareholders, I be?, to submit to you my second Annual Report, detailing various works

carried on during the year, the works now m progress and contemplated. No, 1 Reef.—l have sloped down blocks 57 by 55 west of winze and :?5 by 57 cast of winze with more than payable results. At the bottom level a prospecting stope was carried eastward 55 feet where a second shot of gold was met with; but work has been discontinued here until the new level intersects the roof, when it can be worked

more expeditiously, and with greater economy. '. No. 2 Reef.-A block is being worked here from the old abandoned slopes to its junction with No. 3 reef. (Sold is occasionally seen in tho stone. Reef averages about 9 inches. No. 1 or left-hand branch from No 3.—lnter mediate level has been driven 56 feet. A block on this reef has been stoped 56 feet by (30 feet, outjof which several „ood parcels of specimens were obtained. There is yet a back of GO feet to work on this reef to the surface. , No. 5, or Little and Good Reef.-Crossing the left-hand branch, towards the Pr de of Tokatea, ground was cut 2o feet in. A block of ground has been stoned out 25 feet by GO feet; from which I obtained some good patches of speci mens. There is still ground GO l'cet in depth to work upon this reef. I am now stoping both reefs from tho nv-iin level towards the intermediate, with 70 feet backs, and s_old is showing in tho left-hand branch or No. -1. I am of opinion that both these blocks will prove payable. Little Wonder- Reef.—From this a block 23 feet by 55 feet has been stoped. The shot of gold proved to bo narrower than I anticipated. A block of similar dimensions has been stoped from the original Little Wonder level to surface. The return from these blocks was pcor and un productive. Low-level Tunnel is now in a distance of -150 feet, and at 111 feet from mouth of drive a good looking leader was cut, six inches wide, strong colours of gold was washed from the rubble alongside this leader. This cannot bo worked to advantage until the drive inte •' :'Ct_ No. 1 Reef, and tt current of air be secured by a con necting winze from upper workings.—-John Vaugiian, Mine Manager. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Harper, the report and balance-sheet were adopted. Mr Rosie moved, and Mr Bucklanel seconded, " That the retiring directors, Messrs McLcod anel Woo Hams, be re-elected." Carried. The Chairman thanked the meeting, and spoke hopefully of the future of the mine. Me saiel the Directors had refrained from mention ing any honorarium in the report, as no divi dend had been paid. He believed, however, the mine would be again dividend-paying in a few months. Mr McLood spoke of the future prospects of the mine, and said be believed the shareholders had a good thing before them. The Chairman moved a vote of thanks to Mr Vaughan, mine manager, for the efficient and satisfactory manner in which the mine had been worked. Mr Harper moved a vote of thanks to the Directors for their grafuitious service, and the meeting separated.

THE HARBOUR VIEW.

The annual meeting of this Company was held on Saturday afternoon, in the Kapanga j Chambers, | Mr Woollams was voted to the chair, and ! (jailed upon Mr Tierney to reael the following

j report and balance-sheet, "which were adopted— The Directors have the honor to submit the

, following report and balance-sheet for the past i year, eneiing 31st May :— | The work carried on during the year, chiefly i by contract, was driving No. ."> level into the j mullocky leaeler, a distance of over 500 feet i from the mouth of the tunnel. During the ! progress of the drive, several strong lodes ; were intersected, but were not tried, the j Directors wishing to push forward the tunnel ito cut the mullocky leaeler ; on the mullocky ! reef being intersected, a drive was at once : opened, anel is now being pushed forward as : quickly as possible", towards tho shot of gold coming down from No. 1 level. The drive is now in 130 feet, and the Directors hope to 1 strike golden stone within 100 feet, as Hie elrive ,is now perpendicularly under the end of No. ■1 level tunnel. When opportunity offers, the leaders cut in the main tunnel will be pros pecteel. An intermediate level is now being driven on the mullocky leader, between Nos. 1 and 3 levels, to test a large block of untried ground, lat the junction of Harbour View leader, under ' where the large patch of golel was got in No. 3 level.

The tributers, Wells and party, have been working in rhe upper levels with pour success, and they havo now given the tribute up. During the year, they crushed 7> ton* of quartz anel GOlbs of specimens for the rather poor return ot'2oozs 2dwts gold. The Directors have since re-let the same ground to Nicholla and party, for 12 months. The Di~ectors hope to he under the shot of gold in a short time, the tunnel being driven through fair working country, when, from the gooel "prospects obtained in No 1 level, they may fairly calculate on the coming year being more profitable to the shareholders. BALANCE-SHEET FOU Till. YEAR KXDING 31ST MAY, 1877. Dr. RKCKiI'TS. £ s. d # To Cash balance from last year .. 3S Kill Wells and Co., tribute .. .. II 15 I) | Calls 21)1 13 0 Sale of forfeited shares .. .. 52 0 0 Rent of House. 10 0 Advertising expenses refunded .. 0 8 9 ■ £395 13 5 Cr. EXPESDITUKE. By Mine cost —wages 303 1-1 6 Manager's office 22 1 7 Material-Stores, Sec -hi 0 3 Tramway charges .. .. .. 0 10 0 j . Balance in Bank of New Zealand 23 10 1 £31)5 19 5 CAPITAL ACCOUNT. To 1,803 Shares, of £.5 each .. .. £21,000 : £21,000 By I.SOO Shares, at.CI paid up .. .. £19,200 Called-up eight shillings per share .. 1,920 Uncalled capital 2.580 £21.000 I Mr Buckland moved, and Mr Home seconded, ; "That the refciriug direi.tora bo re-elected." Mr Ring said he hoped to see a change in tho directory. He believed in working the mine I more vigorously. Instead of two or three hands ' he would like to see twenty men in the mine. i Mr Harper sriid he coincided with the remarks i made by Mr Ring, and moved as an amendment 4' That Messrs \Voollams, Ring, Home, Brett, 1 and Harper be the directors for the ensuing ; year." I The amendment was carried.

The Church at. Coromaudcl has lately under gone; complete renevaiion. having been newly painred, while the grounds surrounning it have been tastefully plant eel with trees and shrubs, enclosed with a thick-set hedge. The funds for this purpose, amounting to between £50 and £00, have been contributed by Mr Wooilams, whose liberality in this, and all other matters, which affect th - welfare and progress of the district, is beyond all praise. He has contributed one-third of the total sum raised here 'for the sustentation fund, and in every possible way has been assiduous and liberal in promoting the well-being of the inhabi tants. The district is fortunate in reckon.ng among its friends gentlemen who, in their devo tion to the ordinary business matters of life, do not, fcget what is due to tho cause of religion and the general welfare of the community.

A HORRIBLE DEATH.

SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION OF A LIV ING MAN.-TEKRIBUE SCENE IN THE rrCi'l'Y HALL COURTYARD... A most horrible, sickening, ucci.ient occurred in Neman's saloon, in the courtyard back or' the City Hall, being no less than the spontaneous combustion of a human body. The Victim of his appetites was a man named Hurley or Hart ley, who has not been more than a month in the city, but during that time iias been fre quently arro-ted for drunkenness. He was a short, quite fat man, shabbily dressed, with a bloated, florid countenance. He had no intimate companion, but wandered about alone, seem ingly demented, occapying his whole time in drinking the vile poison or the city front, and ttatbary Coast dens. He has twice been treated hv.br. Stivers for delirium trcnuxis, and was this morning discharged, after a longer sicsiro than usual, with a seemiiiarlr insane desire for drink. He continued from" half-past seven o'clock drinking at th« various b*rs in the vicinity, and the large size of each potation pro mised to speedily send him back to the hospital. About the time mentioned, he staggered into the room nearly insensible, and feebly nsk.'l for a drink. This was refused him. and lie staggered toward the gas jet to light, the stuitfP of a cigar he carried, while the bar-keep"'. Thomas Connors, turned away to attend to his duties. A moment afterward ho henrdtiJow moan, and noticed a flash of fire, and turning around, he saw llarley falling to the floor, his head enveloped in thick black smoke, while flames issued from his mouth and cars. A horribly filthy smell of burned and putrified flesh filled the air, and its nauseating odour made not, only the saloon, but the courtyard unbearable for a while. Not a moment was lost in attending to the sufferer. Re \v»s beyond relief, however, his luce was perfectly black, ■partly charred, and partly covered with a moist soot. Hi 3 eyes were open, and had » horrible appearance, unlike anything save a roasted egg, while a greenish liquid oozed from the corners. His mouth was completely roasted on the inside, but with the exception of his head and hands, no part of his body bore marks ••>£ bis horrible deith. Thecoroners were immediately notified, and the body was removed to -ho Morgue, followed by a curious crowd, wlio, in spite of the horrible accessaries, were an^ion. to view the peculiar sight A letter found- m his pocket, addressed to 51. Barley or Hartley nirmshes the only c/uc to his identity- iN.B. —He is believed by some to be the same man who, according to the marmng _papers, at tempted to commit suicide ai, ijlac.c fomt yesterday by placing a roptf round jus nec_, swallowing laudanum, setting his clothes on tire with kerosene, and shooting niaisetf oil of the bluff after °wallowiu_ poison, should it nrovc to be he he can cong-atulate himself on having shuffled off the mor'ni coil ia a success ful manner, a. far a", uiunuenesa goes.—[San Francisco Chronicle]

WHERE ARE THE POLICE?

(To the Editor of the STAR.)

Sir,—Will you kindly penult mo space in your journal to give you the reason for asking the above question ? Last evening about 11 p.m., I hearel a most hideous noise approaching my dwelling, which I soon found to proceed from the night carts, the drivers of which, not content with tho noise made, by the clatterings of the wheels in the still hours of night, were hammering on the side of the cart, and shouting at the top of their voices. The same thing was repeated on their return towards mornim;. I think you will agree with me Mr, Editor, that this kind of thing should not he allowed to exist, and will therefore not he surprised at my repeating the question '"Where are the police?— Yours, Pito Bono Publico.

LATE SHIPPING.

The barque Alastor cleared for Batavia in ball'ist to-day. She is to sail at once.

The s.s, Rotorua left this afternoon for Sydney with a quantity of carj,o, and the following passengers :—From Auckland—Vlr and Mr_ A. C. Wilson, Mr and Mrs Griffiths, Mr and Mrs Baker, Mr and Mrs Farron, Dr and Mrs Garl and daughter, Mr and Mrs Taylor (champion skater), Mr and Mrs Davey and child, Mr Robertson and 6 children. Mis Coolr, Mrs Ireland and 3 children, Me?srs McClare (Dr Can's agent), Berens, Jacobson, Carbines, AVyles. Niehol, Couurlin; FirocK, Thorpe, Gull, Reekie, Marks, Sellers, Captaia Cronin, Miss Knight, Mrs Bowden, From southern ports—Mr and Mrs Machattie, Mrs Richmond and 2 children, Mrs Gray, Mrs Parker, Miss Saville. Mrs Dessiter, Miss Duncan, Messrs Thomson, Dalgliesh, Tonks, Newberry, A seller? Lloyd, Pettit, Jacobs, Stott. Hill, Welsh, Coven try, Harvey. — Henderson and Macfarlane, agfen's,

ONE OF THE ADVANTAGES of direct communication with America is apparent by the introduction of the SKLF-ACTING Rollkk Blind. This Roller Blind is perfection. Works in the most natural and easy manner. No sideline* anel rack- 0 to get out of order. It falls and rises noiselessly, and the instant response to the gentlest touch of the hand is a most pleasing feature. It has been patented anel testeel for the last 12 years in America, superseding all other kinds. The ROLLER BLIND OF THE AGE is obtainable only at the City Hall Arcade. All new Buildings should be lifted with them, the expense being very little more than the old fashioned sort, and they can he supplied for windows of any size by Holloway and Garlick, General House Furnishers.— [Advt.l

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JULY 3, 7877



J TQi VAN G E LISTIC SElt vi. __.-. I A series of SPECIAL SERVICES will be : held in the Lecture Hall of the Young Men's : Christian Association, commencing on Monday , Evening, the 2nd July, to be continued until : THURSDAY, sth July. Service to begin at half-past seven o'clock each evening. j Addresses will be given by Ministers of the : different Churches. Rev. Mr. Taylor will conduct tho Serb _ this evening. *~: , if _^„fe„ _ MEN'S TWEED TKUU _I_ \F \W\f SERS, at 12s Gd, worth 21s. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street. Auckland. VACANCIES for three Boarders, superioraicoommodation, at, Mrs Cashc.s, Upper Hobson-street, opposite Greenway's. WANTED, a respectable Boy about 14 or 15 years old as apprentice to tho Wrought Iron Oven and Range making.— Herbert 11. Smith's Auckland Iron Works, Durham-street. West. GLENSIDE," ~~UPPER SYMON DS STREBT. Mrs GLOVER'S Pupils will Re-assemble on MONDAY, thollth of July. A Class for Calesthenics, Deportment, and Dancing, will be bold weekly. BE M U E R A. j The Misses Anstie's Pupils will Rc-asscmblo TUESDAY, July the 10th. MRS. SHAYLE GEORGE'S School for Young Ladies, Emi'y Place. - The Mid winter Nacation will terminate on MONDAY. i)th July. Professor of Music and Singing: Herr Schot.t. "VX7ANTED, feu the schooner Mazeppa, T T a Chief Officer and a Cook anel Steward. —Apply on hoard. TSTANTED, all to know that R. French ?I has removed to Hobson-str. _t Shop, formerly occupied by Mr. McCulsky, where he is selling the same splendid Teas and Sugars as at the old Shop. Families waited on for orders. Goods delivered 10 all parts of the City ami Suburbs. Mind the address. WANTED, for a small family in the country, a good General Servant able to wash and cook; preference given to one ivho can milk a cow.—Apply to Mrs. Boardjnan, opposite All Saints' Church, Ponsonby, before 11 o'clock forenoon. ANTED, a Girl for Housework, and to look after a little Boy.—Apply office of this paper. WANTED, a good. General Servant for a small family.—Miss Manning, Parnell. "\\f ANTED, in a comfortable Home, V T one or two young Men us Boarders. Superior accommodation on moderate terms. — Second house below tho Foresters Arms, Albert street, near the Docks. WANTlU')VSelirimm_iiiatcly. a iirst class Electro-plated Cornet.—Apply to "11.0," care of W. If. Haaird, Gunmaker, Queen-street. _ \X7^^^D KNOWN, that a Rifle TT Match for a Fowling Piece will be fired in Hazard's Shooting Gallery Tin's (Tues day) Evening, July 3, to commence at 7-30 p.m. Entrance fee, 3s. WAN TE D~k~ respectable Girl. —Mrs. golden. Newm;.rkiH. WANTED, by tut end ot next week, a small House or two rooms, with tire place, near wharf.—Address C.S., St.vk oilice. TIT" A N~T~E I), for the Thames, a V ? Butcher up to both Slaughtering and Shop-work.—Huntfli" and Nolan. WANTED, an Harmonium on the three years system.—Apply by letter to " Harmonium," Stak o"1cc. ANTED to SELL, a good Spring Cart Horse. —D. Hamilton. Confectioner, opposite the .Market, Qucon-strocf \XTANTED to LET, a Room suitable H for one or two gentlemen, furnisheel'or unfurnished, with Fireplace.—Apply at this office. T>I__SUCED FARES to Waiuku and W) other calling places on the Manukau by the last and favourite Paddle Steamer OKffiGON. Single Fares, 3s Gd ; Return, within seven days, ss. WANTED, a good General Servant; wages 10s.—Apply at this office. YITTANTED, a Youth for a Coal and Yy Firewood yard.—Apply at once to W. A. Patterson, Great North Road. WANTED, a good Cook, or General Servant with a knowledge of cooking. —Mrs Alfred Buckland, Newmarket. WANTED to Sell, cheap, 74 pairs of Men's Side - spring Boots, slightly damaged, only -Is 6 I per pair; lot of Children's Boots, is (id per pair; Cups and Saucers, only 6d; Jugs, 3s set: lot of Men's Strongßo«te, 8s per pair; lot of Money Boxes, 3d each, 2s Gd per doz—H. Watts, Pitt-street. \j£r ANTED, an energetic Partner in v V profitable Important Produce Business. General mercantile knowledge indispensable.— For further particulars apply, by letter, to "C.F.R.," Stak Office. T^TANTEDT Old and New Roofs to ▼ T cover. Dnley _ Patent Composition, warranted lire and waterproof. Guaranteed for ? v2 >V' ;U' 3" Pri °c. 5s per square yard.—Apply J. r. Duley, at Messrs. Kattorn and Shepherd's Elliott-street. Auckland. WANT E.D KNOWN—MUFFINS !! ! MU I? FINSI MUFx-'INS !—E. H. PERCY" beyrs to inform bis friends and the public gene rally that he bus commenced Business in the above line at. his late Premises, Borne-street Bakery, anel trusts by producing the superior quality of Goods as in former days (unequalled) to merit a conf.inuj.nce of kindly favours anel orders. N.B.—May be had at Mr. Waters, Con fectioner, Queen-street, and at the Bak»ry, Lome-street. A number of good Latls and Men ■wanted. WANTED KNOWN, that the nnder signed has just received, ex "'Spirit of the Dawn," direct from the Manufacturers, _ splendid assortment of Clarke's very latest im proveel Scissors and. other patterns Horse Clipper«,so simple in construction that the most inexperienced per3qn can keep them in order and work them. Also, a small quantity of Clark's celebrated " Hoplemuiorna," the best known remedy for Brittle or Shelly Feet, Cracked and Greasy Heels. Contraction and all other Diseases of Horses' Hoofs, &c. Also, more of his e:clebrated Riding Saddles,, with military open panels and extra-strong bar-plated trees, complete, with mounts, „3 17s. 6d. Clip ping Machines, from 15s, eaoh.—W. S. JONES, Manufacturer and Importer of Sadclleir. and Harness, Queen-street, !



WANTED, for Gisborne, a good stead;, Waiter: single man preferred.-—Appl. Brown, Campbell & Co.. Shortland-street. WANTED, small furnish, d Home 01 Furnished Apartments, S'ttifr..' Room and two Bedrooms.—Address 11., Coupland am Co.. Queen-street. _ WANTED KNOWN, that MRS. McGRATH has removed from Aber crombie-street to the bottom of W—keffffld-street. near its junction 'with Queen-street, right hand side. Orders taken for Ladies' Boots, Mens Bluchers, Lace-ups, and Watertight—.- Repairs neatly and promptly executed. _ ANTED the Public to Know. ITH. GREEN is leaving his Nursery in Sea field View, and will sell off all his stock of I Shelter, Ornamental Trees,- and Shrub*.;, at half \ price. The following prices will show:—Pinna | Insignus, 9s •# do—.: Cupressus Maerocarpa, 12b I _) doz. ; Camellias. Azaleas, and Rhododendrons, I Is 6d each (200.000); two-year-old Thorn Quicks, : extra strong-, 12s per 1000; and all other Nursery Stock equally cheap.—L. It. Gkebn, .-.arieid View Nursery, off the Grafton Road. WANTED, second-hand Pianos, several, square or sable, and fi Piccolo or Cottage Pianos, m any wood.- Webb's Music Suloon, Wellesley-street. ANY Person wishing to Lease a Flax Mill, with a good supply of water or steam, and a constant supply of flax obtainable for one or two j ears.—Apply to F. A. Laurie, Papatoitoi, Woodside Post-office. WANTED, a Situation by a respectable young person, as Needlewoman; can I work any machine. No objectior to housework I or the ca'c of children.—For address apply to j Star office. | T_>RIVATE Board and Residence for IJL three Gentlemen near town, or Bed and j Sitting-room for Lady anel Gentleman.—For ! address, apply &(,ak office. - "\TS7" ANTED to-SELLTsomc Fancy Sing- TT ing Hanarios.—"VV. Eyre, Enniskillen House. Victoria-strcetreet. TENDERS are invited up to friday, July the 6th. for .he Erection of a Two storey Shop and Dwelling: House. Plans and specifications can be seen at F. Tomlinson's, Diaper, Harwell. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. BOARD "AND RESIDENCE Wan ted by a younsr Man, in the vicinity of Wellington-street.—Apply, stating terms, to 11. R., Post-office. Auckland. fr.HE RETREAT, PARiNELu — ivnss Ji Robertshaw'a Pupils will re-assemble on Monday, July 2, 1877. VacanciM for n^.,.-,.^^ WHAT SHALL w ._; DO run o.u CHOPS? Try them on Codling's Barnsloys, Rumpsteaks, Steak, and Kidney Pudding. Every one recommends them. The . only Hotel in Auckland where you can net the i Invalid Stout. The Hotel accommodation is ; second to none in the Colonies for Commercial I Travellers and Families. JOHN CODLING, I Proprietor. A1 NNUAL MEETING of the Auckland Dispensary will be held at the Mechanics' i Institute on FRIDAY, 6th July, at 1 p.m.—lt. B. I SHALDEKS, Hon. Sec. COOK'S OMNIBUSS will leave Samuel Coombo's, Mart, Queen-street, on Thursday Evening Dext, sth July, at 7.30 o'clock, to convey oas-en-crs to Mrs. Lewis's Ball at the Newmar ket Halh PRIDE OF TOKATEA GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). Notice is hereby given to the undermentioned Shnreholdcrs that you and each of you arc hereby required, on or before the 10th day of August, 1877. to pay, at the Registered Office of the Company, next Post-office. Shortland-street, Auckland, the Thirteenth Call of Sixpence per Share, made 3rd March. 1577, together with tho interest and expenses that have accrued by reason of the non-payment thereof. And fur ther take notice, that in the event of the non payment at or before the time and place hereby appointed, the Shares, in respect of which such Call was made, will be liable to be forfeited. Names of Registered No. of Shareholders. No. of Shares. Shares. G. A. Avev. Auckland .. 30 .. SOG6 .o fOflo Chas. Burton. „ .. 2 .. ROB 9to 8090 Timothy McCarthy,, .. 50 .. 17186 to 17535 Thomas Watson „ .. 22 .. 17780 to 17807 Jos. Pierson, Melbourne .. 105 .. 1146 to 1550 ( -.„*. t0 _B(i s Ed. Handle, Coromandel.. 50 .. - XJx3X to ( 1250 to 1200 By order of the Board of Directors. ROBERT HORNE. Legal Manager. Auckland, ith July. 1877. TWT-W ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). It is hereby notified to Shareholders in New Zealand that an Interim Dividend, at the rate of Ten per cent, per annum, for six months ending 30th June instant, will bo payable at the Hank of New Zealand on 2nd July. FREDERICK BATTLEY, For the Managing Director. Auckland, 29th June, 1577. SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. NOTICE. The SHARE Register of this Company ir, CLOSED until 10 o'clock on SATURDAY Forenoon, the 7th instant. By order of the Director?. A. BOARDMAN, Manager. July 3rd. 1877. A UCKLAND SAVINGS BANK. The Meeting of Trustees will be held on THURSDAY, the sf,h, instead of Wednesday, the Ith (being Mail-day). WILLIAM C. DALDY, Vice-President. T^V^TORTmGH^AYDISTRICT. The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers will bo held in the Devonport Hall on WEDNESDAY, 18th July, 1877, at 7.30 p.m. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman of District Board. Devonport, July 3, 1877. "T"iTCHITILITiriGHWAY DISTRICT. The Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers of the above District will be held at. the Newton Hall, Karangabape Road, on FRIDAY, 20th Ju'y, 1577, at 7.30 p.m., for'the purpose of receiving Balance-sheet and discussin.. the amount of Bate to bo levied for the current year, and the election of Trustees, Auditors, and Fence Viewers. E. W. MORRISON, Chairman Arch-Hill Highway District. Xr"___-AN"Gf AHA PE HTGIdWAY JL_- DISTRICT. Tho Annual Meeting of Ratepayers will be held in the New Public. School, Upper Queen street, on the 18th July, 1877. at, 7.30 n.m. F. CHERRY, Chairman of District Board. Newton, 3rd July, 1877. NE TREEfHILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers of the above District wfll be held at tho Junction Hotel on WEDNESDAY. 18th July, at eleven o'clock. Business: To receive the accounts for the past yoar, and to elect Trustees, Auditors, and Fence Viewers for the ensuing vcar. THOMAS A. BROWN, Chairman. I^EWTON- _nGHWAY DISTRICT^ The Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers of the above District, will be hold at the Htar Hotel, Newton, on THURSDAY, the 17th day or July, at 7 p.m. , . _ , To receive Balance-sheet, elect Trustees and Auditors, and discuss the amount of Rate tor the ensuing year. «. vrr»«w ROBERT T. WAUNOCK, Chairman. _ July 2, 1877. QTAHUHU HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers, will be held in theOtahuhu Public Hall on Wednes day. July IS, at 7 30 n.m., to receive Statement of "Accounts, and fix a Rate, elect Trustees, Auditors, and Fence-viewers. JNO- GORDON, Chairman. U A tYENTIOM !■— AUCKLAND ®____ NAVAL BRIGADE. [_ ii The above Corps will muster, wj^ Arms, at the Drill-shed. TO-MORROW EViCNING, at 7.30, for Battailion Drill with the^gineers. E. LE-ROY. Captain A.N.B. f.~"~T7tTKE'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH REMUERA. The Ordination of t_e Rev.. G. B. Monro will take place in the above Church on }\ EDNEa- D-VY July ■! at 7.3(> p.m. The Introduction, services, will take place on SUNDAY. July 8. The Rev D. Bruce will conduct the Morning Service at 11 o'clock, anel the Rev..U. _. Monro the Afternoon Service at 2JO- _}.._.., and. the Evening Sen TJaft at ___ jijxu.



7 . | HiAl'fUis 11UA.U. —_or caie, a goou f I \JT Cottage of five rooms and kitchen, scul [ lery, Stc. It has lately been painted, papered, r and put in thorough repair.—F. King., agent, ( S[OUI)~CHARCUAL for Sale— Apply 3T Mr. Hurst. Queen-street. ___^_S_ _ — VERY PRETTY VILLA, -JBi&QJfr \}t\¥a of S rooms, fitted with C!> >'-in . range, grates, water laid on, and every i_-~ ,c ---nieftce for a family. —250 of purchase money L can remain at S per cent.—S. vaile, House and ; Land Agent. * ; I £YOO —PRETTY COTTAGE, of four oW.B-oy H/. rooms< .yjtb every convenience, gooil well, &c.; allotment, 33x10", fully planted with fruit trees, Sec— S. Vaile. Land Agent. ' -_?! df_ —BUILDINGALLOTMENTS -$3.V ii. \> c from £10 each.-S. Vaile. House, : Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next ! the Post-ortice. __?O>A t0 ~£WfiO LENT, on Building cw r<& \i» Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, >• Mean Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. ._£*>6> PElTaCßE—Excellent Farm of •W fo 270 acres, of realiy good soil; 40 acres in errass, anel fenced; orchar.i, dwelling-house, outbuildings. &c. One and a half hours by rail, and drive from Ancklanel—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent. Shortland-street, next the Post-office. «?{» PER CENX-Niiie-roomcd Houie c*i_'.* iittcd -nfith every convenience for a Family or Boarding House. Cooking Range, water laid on. etc., with large Freeehold Allot ment, situated in a rapidly rising locality. Price, __>00. The whole of the purchase money can remain at (5 per cent.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post oflice. FOR SALE, a Setter Slut. —Crown Hotel, Grey-street. FOR SALE, a Light Spring Cart, with cushions, lamps, Sec. ; also, a Horse and Harness.—Apply at United Service Hot."]. TV/TARKET GARDEN.—For Sale, very JLVjL cheap, 6 miles from Auckland, an excel lent Market Garden in full cultivation, eight acres in extent.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. "VTE LSON-STREET. —For Sale, on the J_l easiest, of terms, Sew 6-roomed House in Nelson-street, five minutes walk from O.ueen-st. —C. Williamson, Estate Agent. Vulcan Lane. m II E NEVADA HOTEL. That well known and most centrally situated hostelry, tho Nevada Hotel. Queen-street, is now to Let on Lease for a term of years. —For particulars apply to C. Williamson. Hotel Broker and Estate Agent, 3. Vulcan Lane. TO LET, two Rooms, furnished or un furnished.—Apply to Mrs Mattison, Dress maker, Hobson-street, 2 doors from Abbott'p, Grocer. ROYAL HOTEL For Sale at Opotikr Fourteen rooms ; quarter acre allotment in middle of township. . Price and terms easy. Good title ami license.—F. RING, a Tent, TO LET, a nice From Room, witn lire-place, suiiable for two men, or a married couple without children, near the wharf.—Apply this office. TlO LET, a three-roomed Cottage ; rent us.—"Air Nairn, Grocer. Parnell. TO LET, :i comfortable Five-roomed House, within a few minutes walk of the Union Bank.—ll. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. FOR SALE, a new six-roomed House, healthy situation, anel voryconvenient.lv situated. — H. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichbury's Buildings. FOR SALE, a great bargain, a iive v>om»d Cottage, freehold allotment.— Api-ly W. Baxter's Store, Great North Road. TO LET, a Double-fronted Shop, with fittings complete, and Dwelling House, in Albert Hotel Buildings.—Apply J. Stewart, Albert Hotel, Queen-street. TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 2-ls. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. HPO LET, tho Residence of Sir George 3. Arney, at R«*m_er_, lately occupied by P. Comisky, Esq., comprising Twelve Rooms and Cilices complete, together with Ten Acres of Land, tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply or water, suitable cither for the law, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitke'n. QJRE AT pLEA RIN G q ALE — OF — WINTER STOCK. &T LIMITED TO FOUR WEEKS ONLY!! A. LINABURY & CO., 201 &20G, QUEEN-STREET. A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF WINTER STOCK HAS THIS DAY COMMENCED. AND WILL CONTINUE FOUR WEEKS ONLY, During which the Entire Stock will be subjected to such a SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PRICE, That tho object aimed at, namely, A LARGE REDUCTION IN STOCK IS SURE TO BE THE RESULT. From the well-known quality of Goods kepi this Popular Establishment, the public may rest assured in getting tho Best ok Everything at and Under Who__SA_K PitICES !!! The STOCK consist" of every description of DRAPERY GOODS in SILKS, SHAWLS. MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS HOSIERY. MILLINERY LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLQTHINTG CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &c. Dressmaking o.v the Premises. Country Orders carefully and promtly executed. Comparison _nvi__d. THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST!!' A J INAB UR V & po., 201 & 206, QUEEN-STREET. «*&#s_ ]CTOR GISBORNE DIRECT. The s.s. JANE. DOUGLAS, Captain Fkaser, will leave as above TO MORROW, the 4th .I'ily, at 3 p.m. For freight or passage apply to CRUICKSHANK & CO., Agents. 16, Queen-street, Auckland, "July ?. 1577. TAKEN, 7hy Mistake, from Mr Stretton's Counter, yesterday afternoon, a small Parcel.—The person will oblige by leaving same at Mr Stretton's, when the one left in mistake will be returned. LOST, on Smday last, a black and tan Terrier Slut. A reward of os. will be paid uponrecove.ry.—Apply Star < Urice. TT A VV A X A W A. Tenders are invited by noon of SATURDAY, he 7th instant, for the Erection ot' a Church at Kawakawa, Bay of Islands. Separate tenders arc invited for the seats. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Plan and specifications may been seen at tho office of the undersigned. R. O. DYER, Sh o rUand-strect. ITNFECTIOUS DISEASES WITHIN j 8 the Vtf-A %JING OF THE PUBLIC -"" IIKALTH ACT, 1577. Town Clerk's Office, July 2,1577. | ihe attention of the Medical Profession and "fhe public generally is called to the following ; liseases proclaimed in the Government Gazette, on the 7th day of December last, to be Infectious Diseases, within the meaning of the "Public ; .. leal th Act, 1876."' ' Cholera, Small Pox, Scarlatina, Diphtheria, •Snterlc, or Typhoid Fever, Typhus Fever, and Measles. Clause -S provides that any house ' iolder neglecting to give notice to the Local Hoard of the District of such infectious disease within the house occupied by him, shall be iable to a penalty not exceeding ten pounds; ud it shall bo Jhe' duly of the medical p urii ionera in attendance to state, as early as ■ossihle. to th'» householder the infectious nature-of. such disease. _,__,_, _ _ , I\ A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk.



">.r_RTH SHORE WESLEYAN —^ CHURCH. Harmonium Fund. The Third of the series of Entertainments will j held on WEDNESDAY EVENING, July 1, , 7,30. W. Atkin, Esq., in the Chair. \ ocal and Instrumental Music, Readings, &c. Organist: Professor Lambeit. |~ OST, a Cameo Gold Brooch attached to ij a Collar, between Union-street and the ' '■ barf.—Apply to John McLean, Union-street. {- 6 qTA R " PI CTO RIA L MA P KZJ OK THE Seat of Wax. A Few Copiks ok the "STAR" PICTORIAL MAP O. THE SEAT OF WAR IN EUROPE AND ASIA. Arc now procurable at the Stak Office, and the leading City Stationers. The Map is universally admitted to be the best issued in the Colonies. PRICE:—THREEPENCE. "j> ( 0> LLE R ~ q K~_Ttl_"S! ROLLER SKATES! The undersigned have a Large Assortment f ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ROLLER SKATES. 23. Portor & Co., QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, __AUCI_LAND. MR. B. SCHWAR ZBA C H (Fhm the University Eye-Clinics of Berlin), SPECIALIST FOR DISEASES OF THE EYE. BAR, THROAT, AND CHEST, can be Consulted up to July Ist. at the DEVON SHIRE HOUSE, late Captain Casey's, Hobson street, Auckland. lI3L Hours, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. CLEARING-OUT SALE OF BIRDS AND CAGES FOR ONE WEEK. Singing Canaries, from 15s. upwards. Cockatoos and Parrots. Revolving Cages on latest principle. Strong well-made Canary Cages. Parrot Cages. The Whole to be Cleared Out Cheap For Cash. J. R. EOBINSO N, ______ Shortland-street. npo con Tractors. Tenders are invited for the Extension of the Tauranga Town Wharf. Plans and specifica tions may be seen at Mr. R. C Jordan's office Tauranga, and at Mr. H. Rees George's office' Fort-street, Auckland, on and after the 2nd of July. Tenders to be sent in to Mr. R. C. Jordan Tauranga, endorsed "Tender f _■ Extension or the Tauranga Town Wharf," by noon on tho 16th July. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. C. JORDAN. rp 0 B U~~r~L~D E!i S. Tenders will bo received until noon of Wednes day, the 4th July, for the erection of Brick Building in Wyndham-street. Plans, &c, at my otficc, Albert-street, near Market. EDWARD BARTLEY ' rpENDERS required forlho ErectiorTof a J.. Villa in Grey-street. Plans and speciiica tions to he seen at my oflice, and tenders re ceived till noon on Wednesday, .Tidy 1. W. F. HAMMOND, Architect. 42 & 1;;, Insurance Buildings. mO BUI L D E R S, Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of SATURI >AY, the 14th of July, for Additions to a Villa Residence at Epsom Plans. &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. ~£f O~ T_ I-~C E. Notice is hereby given that the Partnership heretofore subsisting between the undersigned CHARLKS HILL and WILLIAM HENRY FENTON, in the trade or business of Hat Manu facturers, &c, at Auckland ana elsewhere, under the firm of " HILL AND FENTON," was this day DISSOLVED by mutual consent, and in future the said business lately carried on by the said firm, at. Auckland, will be carried onby the said William Henry Fenton, on his separate account, and the said business lately carried on by the said firm, at Wellineton, will be carried ou by the said Charles Hill, »n his separate account. All debts owing by the said firm will be paid by the said William Henry Fenton, and all accounts owing to the Auckland business of the said firm must be paid to the said William Henry Fenton: and ail accounts owing to the Wellington business of the said firm must be paid to the said Charles Hill. Dated this 26th day of June, 1877. CHAS. HILL W. H. FENTON. Witness—Tiieo, Cooper, Articled Cierk, Auckland. !»I|7TTH reference to the above, the "»V undersigned, in thanking the patrons of the late firm for past favours, begs to inform them that, he will continue the Auckland busi ness, and assures them that nothing will be wanting on his part to secure a continuance of the same, it is recpiested that all outstanding debts may be paid as speedily as possible to Mr Benjamin Tanner, in order to finally adjust partnership accounts. W. H. FENTON. TiRUTH, LIKE HONESTY, 1. T_t_. BEST POLICY, which all upright think ing men will admit. The idea of a man like Mr. Hulme preaching that sort of " bunkum," when he does not practice it, which I will prove to you presently. I consider it altogether out of place in advertising to touch on personalities, which Mr. Hulme has done, when he said, " He did not say I was illegitimate." No !he did not, neither did I say he was " legitimate." I did not mention Mr. H.'snaine in my advertisement, neither did I say that I was the "Leviathan Sausage-makei' ; but I did say, and still reiterate my statement, that lam the "Original Steam Sausage Factor in this City (not the Thames), which is the truth. As regards Mr. H. selling more Sausages in one day than I do in a week, I think it will require a little verifying before the public can take that in. As to having the said* Large Sausage Machine at work before I left England, Mr. H. requires a more retentive memory, as I. saw it landed at the Thames from the steamer; the majhine being a "second hand one," from Mr. Hayward's Auckland Hotel, so Mr. H. informed me. I now only think it worth while to thank the public for their kind support, and to solicit the continu ance of the sime. I hope I am not thought to oe so bad as painted; still I cannot but think lhe cap fits my " thin-skinned" friend, so he may wear it.—l am, &c, T. BARNETT. Pork Butcher and Purveyor to His Excellency the Governor. Jp Q U I. C X' S livery and bait stables, Victoria-street, Auckland. £g- FOR HIRE- A Great Variety of Open and Close Carriages. Buggies, single and double-seated, open or hooded, for Single or Pair of Horses, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses. Carriages with Grey Horses, for Wedding purposes. Waggonettes for Picnic Parties. Covered Conveyances for Driving Parties to out-districts. Hea^-e and Mourning Coaches. 'Busses for Newton and Ponsonby, and to Mount Albert and Whau. Time Table. Pon'sgn'by 'Rosses, Newton 'Busses, via Grey-street. via College Kin and Ponsonby 8. 0 a.m. 2. 0 p.m. 8.45 a.i»- 2.10 p.m. 9. 0 ~ • 2.30 „ 915 ~ 240 ~ - 9.30 „ 3. 0 „ MS .. 3.10 „ 10 0 3.30 ~ 10.10 „ 3.40 „ 1,4*0 " , 10-45 » 4-15 '• l"M._>w •* x» v >_. - .i.c 4 __: 11. 0 , 4.30 ~ . J1.15 „ i.lo „ 11.1 5 0„ H. 45 ~ 5.10 » inb'on ISO \\ 12.15 p.m. 5.45 „ i-7 <_ r> m 6. 0 , 12.45 „ b.lo „ L 0 X P* » Ll§ " k*6» 1,30 " and at 9 and 10 p.m. daily. Saturday nights, 8, S.SO, 9^.30 10,10.30 &:U p.m. . Mount Albert and Whai, Buss. L^es^n &nk: Ler* w*T: o nm daily 3. p.m. daily Saturdays "'& 10 30 p.m. 8.30 and 5.30 p.m. SG_dSeft at Mr. PF. Quick's. Ponsonby; or J. Thompson, Star Hotel, Newton, w U be punctu ally attended to. _ THOM p SO fr. .onager. iIEORCE COOK'S 'BUSSES \_T From opposite Coombes s. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, 9.15 a.m. ?•*_ a- ni' 10.45 a.m. 11-1? am 12.>5 p.m. 12-to V-oi. 1.45 p.m. 2.10 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.40 p.m. 4.45 p.m. 5.10 V-v* -6.15 p.m. , 6.40 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1-0 p.m. 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. | P«m. 130 p.m- 5.30 p.m. 6 P-m. t p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evenin.: 8, 8.30, 9, MO, VK 1 . 0, 11. CEORGE COOK. Wakefield -street. _______