RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.- This Day.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq.. E. M.)

JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF

W. H. Skinner v. Wm. Banks, claim 17s, work done ; costs, £1 4s 6d.

JUDGMENT SUMMONSES.

David Fit v. Richard Eeltus, claim £2 3s 6d. Mr Hesketh appeared for the defendant, and stated that there was no wish on the part of defendant to evade payment of the money. The case was at his request allowed to stand over until the 4th October. Richard Reeves v. Wm, Chas. Campbell. Claim £14. —In this case, the defendant did not appear. Mr Thorne, on behalf of the plaintiff, asked that an order might oe made. There were other judgment sum monses out against the defendant, and he was almost certain to file his schedule. His Worship made the necessary order for the payment of the money, or in default, two months' imprisonment. John Alexander Beale v. George Glover, claim £11 17s. Mr Hesketh stated on behalf of the defendant that he was willing to pay the money, but had not the means at present. He had some interest in a house, which he was endeavouring to sell. He would pay 5s per week. Mr Beale deposed that tl c defendant was a glazier in the employ of the Union Sash and Door Company. lie had been earning £3 per week, but was now temporarily out of employment, i-rom what defendant had told him', he v,-u.- quite able to pay 10s per week. He «--s going back to the Union Sash and Do ' Company on Monday next, at a sal;i-v of £3 per week. Defendant had told him so. His Worship made an order for 7s 6'd per week, the first payment to he made to-morrow week.

Adjourned Causes.—R. H. Barttlet v. John' Hancock, claim £19, goods. Ad joured for a fortnight, m consequence of illness of defendadt.

DEFENDED CASES. S. Coombes v. S. Cattron, claim £9 16s, drapery and clothing supplied. Mr Colemau for plaintiff, and Mr Brock for defendant. Samuel Qoombes deposed that the goods had been supplied to defendant in the ordinary coarse of business, by Alfred Chappel, 'a salesman in his employ. He was sure of this because the initials " A.C." appeared against the entry in the day-book. The entries were made by Mr Cooke, a clerk in his (plaintiff's) employ. The goods were sent to the Royal Hotel.' He had frequently lent money to the Cattron brothers, of whom there were six ; but he was not aware to which of them he lent the money. Defendant had admitted the debt several times, and pro mised to pay the money. The witness was cross-examined at considerable length by Mr McKechnie. Alfred Chappell syas called, and deposed to the goods having been supplied by him. He would not swear to which Cattron the goods had been supplied. Stephen Cattron deposed^ that he had been acquainted with plaintiff for about fire years. He had never ordered the goods mentioned m the bill, and had not borrowed any money from the plaintiff at any time. He had met Mr Coombs at the Army and Navy Hotel, whenthatgentle man said he had thought lie (the witness) was the person who owed him the money, but afteiwardt admitted that it was not so. On that occasion, Mr Coombes " shouted" for -witness and his brother. — John Hicks, of the Thames, gave evidence in favour of the defendant. Counsel on both sides addressed the Court at some length in favour of their respective clients. Judg ment was given for the defendant. William N. Bradley v. Archibald Camp, bell.—Claim, £1 9s, goods supplied. —Mr Armstrong for plaintiff, and Mr Heskcth for the defendant. —After hearing evidence, judgment was given for the plaintiff with costs, £1 14s Cx\.

(Left Sitting.)

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before W. J. Hurst, Esq. (Mayor), and C. C. McMillan, Esq. J.P.)

COMPANIONS IN SOLITUDE. Two old companions, Tom ar.d John, were found Near Epsom villlago in a sleep profound. John Coombes and Thomas Reilly of Epsom, Jeremiah Palmer of Ponsonby and or Dedwood, and John Connor of Paruell, were brought up for drunkenness, and pleaded guilty. They were subjected to fine or imprisonment.

A GRAVE CHARGE. Paddington Villa, where the Graces meet. An ivy-mantled, beautii'ul retreat. Valentine Baquet and Theodore Francis were charged under the Vagrant Act with being the occupiers of a house in Grey street, known as Paddington Villa, fre quented by reputed thieves and persons having no visible lawful means of employ ment. Mr Tyler appeared for the prisoners and said that the charge against them had been made in consequence of complaints by the residents as ro the conduct of the house. He had seen Inspector Thomson, who was willing that the charge should be withdrawn, as the prisoners had determined to leave Auckland for San Francisco, as soon as they could dispose of their furni ture. , .

His Worship said lie thought this was a question for the Bench to settle. Mr Tyler apologised for any apparent want of courtesy on his part. His Worship accepted the apology, but would like to hear something of the charge. Sub-Inspector Pardy said that he had in his hand a petition' against the bouse, signed by a number of inhabitants, but if prisoners could promise, through Mr Tyler, to leave the colony, the police had no desire to press the charge. The petition was as follows : —" lo J. I>. Thomson, Esq., Inspector of the Armed Constabulary : Sir,—We, the undersigned residents and owners of property in Grey street, desire to bring under your notice a house of bad repute, designated, " Padding ton Villa," which causes us much annoy ance, deteriorates our property, and is prejudicial to the morals of our children. Our pence at night is constantly disturbed, and our privacy invaded by nocturnal visitors in quest of the den complained of. We shall feel very grateful if you can do anything to rid us of this moral pest, so that our street may regain its name for respect ability and quietness."—Yours, obediently,

Mr Tyler said be would distinctly pro mise that the prisoners should leave the colony, if not by the next boat, by the following one. The prisoners professed not to under stand English, and his Worship spoke to them in French, but as it was in the dialect of their province, the prisoners could not comprehend his Worship. Mr Cunningham interpreted, and elicited from Madame and Monsieur, the promise that they would leave Paddington Villa as soon as possible, and go by the mail steamer, they were quite tired of this city. His Worship sad the Bench would accept the suggestion of the police, but not on the <TOund°of deterioration of property they regarded the charge rather as an offence against the community. The charges were withdrawn. Isabella McDonald then made her appear ance on having no visible means of living.

The defendant, a young person, very gaily dressed, burst into laughter, and treated the affair as a joke. ( . .. Defendant was an inmate of the ' villa, and was defended by Mr Tyler, who pleaded not guilty. Miss McDonald had a regular income of 30s a week paid to her by a person. ' Sdb-Inspector Pardy said if the young girl would leave the "villa" at once, he thought as the principals had been discharged, it would hot be fair to press ior a conviction against the unfortunate girl, who was their victim.

Miss McDonald looked at the Bench with a peculiar, and almost irresistible smile, and .shook her feathers in a manuer which would require the pen of a Trollope to describe. She whisperod •■certainly," and was immediately discharged. '■ A poor old lady with a poet's name. ... Whose works will be of less enduring fame. JANE GOLDSMITH. Tiiis person, shoeless, and clothed in

tatters and rags, was brought into court, charged with being found senseless, and in a wretched condition last night. The old woman pleaded " whiskey, whis key," and was ordered to pay 10s and coste, but as she was tokenless, slie was ordered to prison for 4S hours. WRECKED ON LIFE'S OCEAN. A friendless man found 'ncath the windy trees, With pockets empty, without bread and cheese. William Noyes, a miserable looking young man, was charged under the vagrant Act. with having no visible means, etc. Sub-Inspector Pardy asked for a remand in this case, as the prisoner appeared ,o be a person of weak intellect. Remanded until Monday. This was all the business.

ENGLISH SPORTING NOTES.

By "Augur."

ASCOT.—THE PRINCE OF WALES PATRONAGE.

With royal patronage and royal weather, ltu-e attendances and grand racing, it is notsurprising that the Ascot Meeting of the present year was one of the most suc cessful ever held on the classic heath. During the four days, no less than £24,265 was competed for, and I believe this is the largest sum ever ottered at one race meeting. Amongst the competitors were the winners of the"Two Thousand. St. Leper, Czare witch, Great Yorkshire Handicap, and Cambridgeshire, of 1876; and of the Lincoln Handicap, One Thousand Guineas, Metropolitan, Derby, and Oaks-, of the present year ; also, every two-year-old of note, and the cream of onr handicap horses. On the first and third day of the meeting the Prince and Princess of Wales, with their two boys and a distinguished suite, drove to the course in semi-state from East Hampstcad Park, the seat of the Mar chioness of Downshirc, whose guests they were during the week. The cavalcade wa.s headed as' usual by the master of the Buckhounds and his huntsmen, and whilst proceeding slowly up the course was greeted with enthusiastic cheering: On Tuesday, the Prince of Wales' Stakes, (£3,725) for three-year-olds, and the Ascot Stakes (1,005) were the principal dishes. In the former, Glenarthur proved satisfac torily that the Derby form was correct, by winning and easily defeating the highly tried Strathmorc and Bclphucbe (winner of the 1000 guineas); Silvio did not run. Sir George Chetwynd carried oiV the Ascot Stakes -with Chypre (7st. 31b. ),a five-year-old son of Blinkhoolie and Ess Bouquet, after a good race with Finis (7st. 131b5.), and First Spring (sst. lSlbs.) Ten ran. On Wed nesday, in the Coronation Stakes (£1,300) for three-year-old lilließ, Belphojbe met Lady Golightly and two or three others at a difference of Tibs., and it was thought this would enable her ladyship to score a winning bracket. Belph<cbe, however, won ; her most dangerous opponent proving to be Manoeuvre. The -Royal Hunt Cup (£1,260), a very fashionable sprint race, and one of the prettiest sights possible, drew a nice iield of 22 of our handsomest thorough breds to the post. Strathmore was favorite because of his .second to Glenarthur ou Tuesday, but the winder proved to be the lightly-weighted Cxadle, by See Saw— Honeymoon, whose sire and grandsire (Buccaneer) were both successful in the same event, the former in IS.;), and the latter in IS6I.

The Ascot Derby (£1,210) was the Epsom event over again, as Silvio and Olennrthur met on equal terms. The Blue Riband winner now settled his opponent much more decisively than on the Downs, but this time the two were split by Luechero, who carried 71bs less than Glen arthur.

I forgot to mention that Skylark defeated Roscberry (and six others) forthe time-henourod Queen's Vase on the tii-st day, ho that the latter did not start for the Gold Cup on Thursday. Thia year the cup is of real gold, and a. nioat magnificent pieoe of plate, worth, with tho stakes, £2,070. The iicld numbered half-a-dozen. To be.^in with, odds of 6 to 4 were laid on Petrarch, but so much money was forthcoming for Skylark that the fielding became strong, and finally evens were accepted about Lord LoEsdale's colt. Skylark's price was 7to -1 against Coomassie 10 to 1, and it was 25 to 1 bar three. The other runners were Controversy, Wild Tommy, &nd Sugar Loaf. All went well till the final turn, when the favorite stuck his feet in the ground, and seemed disposed to stop. Aprick of the spur had no effect, but when Cannon lifted his -whip and administered two or three rib-binders, Petrarch took the bit in his teeth, and. cantered home, a gallant winner by a length. It was expocted lie would make a bid like Lecturer and Donoaeter for the three Alexandra Plate on the last day, but as he did not appear it fell to Coitne.ss. Placida. the Oaks victrix, won three crents during the meeting, shewing nice speed every time. Rob Hoy. tab, won a small race on Wed nesday, but in the Biennial for 3 and i year olds, on Thursday, he had no chance with the allbut unbeaten Springfield, who also raado an example of Ecossais in the Queen's Stand Plate. As usual some nice two-year-olds made their first appearar.ee at Ascot. The winners that will probably do most in future are Attains (by Lacydes). Blanchette, and a nice bay fttty of .Lord Falmouth's named Fanette, by Lord Clifden. of Chovisaunce (a sister to Lord Lyon and Achieve ment). The Duke of "Westminster's Strathfleet, who was said to be better than heir stable com panion, Cyprus, (winner of the Wood cote stakes) was"made favorite forthe new stokos, but had nothing to do with the finish. The winner (Lord Iloseberry's black filly, B^lliccnt) is by Cremorne out of Lynette, by J-ord Lyon. She was not at ail fancied by her noblo owner, who had only a bet of 500 to 30 about her, though he had 1000 on the favourite.

NORTH SHORE ROWING CLUB.

The annual meeting of the North Shore Rowing Club was held last, night at the Masonic Hotel, Mr M. Niccol in the chair. Mr Burgess, the secretary, read the annual report, which shewed that progress had been made. The sum of £283, after the payment of all expenses, stood to the credit «E the Club. The report stated that a pair-oared boat was purchased c-arly last season, at a cost of £8, and has been of good service. The club now possesses one out-rigaer gig. two in-rigger gigs, and one pair-oared boat, all in good order and equipped. The Committee recommended a now string test gig. for racing purposes, which was much needed; also that the Clubi hoat-3hed be gmoved;. from its present position, and re-erected on a, site granted for the purpose by th« Auckland Harbour Board, opposite the Masonic Hotel. The Committee also recommend, whether the shed be removed or not, that the roof of the shed he shingled, in order to prerent the rain froin coining through. The number of mem bers of the Club for the past season was twenty, and the committee regret the loss of the vioo president (Mr Hill), one of the most energetic members of the club, who has removed to Well lington. Three crews were entered lor the Auckland Regatta of iS77. the only prize won (£7 10s) being second in the AH Comers' Outrigger race. The Committee further urged iupon the members of the Club, numbering twenty, the necessity of constant practice ; and acknow ledged with thanks the presentation of a set of five mpda's from their president, Mr Malcolm Niccol. which it was resolved, should be rowed for in December. Mr Bailey was instructed to build a cedar string test gig for the club. It was also determined to have the boat shed removed in accordance with the suggestion of the report. The following members were then elected to oflice :—M. Niocol, president; It. Cameron, vice-president; B. Tanner, treasurer; E. W. Burgess, secretary ; Committee: Messrs K. Ali son. F. Edwards, It. Dinler, il. Niccol, and W. Trevarthen.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

The Bakers' Ball last evening:, in the Lorne street hall, was worthy oi! thp character of this useful section of the community, and was largely attended- The hall was modestly decorated tor the occasion, and the sommittee, Messrs -Ac- Lean. Ferguson. Higgins, Parker, Nairn. Gracie, and S'rom,'. deserve credit tor tneir capital arrangements. The rustle of ladies dresses and the iifdit tread of the members of the Association exactly at nine o clock, torn, without words, that the dancing had com menced. The music was supplied by Mr Wright's popular string band, the dancing being under the efficient guidance of Meiers Gracie and Donovan. Refreshments in the first order of taste were liberally suoplied by Mr Wright, and everything passed off with the utmost satis faction. The last meeting of the Pakuranga Hunt Club will take place on Saturday ; after which the members will dine together, either at tho Harp of Erin or at Kikrslie—the place not having been definitely fixed. The members of the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association have issued par ticulars oj! their next grand Show, to be held on the Prince of Wales' birthday (November <)), in the grounds at Kllerslle. The Couinaittee have determined tooffer first and second-class certifi cates for cattle, sheep, poultry, doss, pigeons of every description, dairy and farm produce, local industries, plants in pots, cut flowers, fruit, and culinary vegetables. The rules and regula tions have been pvinrcd, and every pfuticul»r m?y bo obtainedp£ Air William Peroival. Uie ,1 .:• e.Trv The incites in each department or the no!nica exhibition will be mon of thorqughly ""eticale^KM-ience. and the Shovv bl'.sfak-to boeoiiailv i<"not more successful than any which P nt«vr«inmfint of the Pitt stfoot vvl'sieynn -Vluruai Improve-r»- r nt Assoc-a tiWwUlbo licld on Monday uvemng next, in

ho Pitt-street school-room. The programme will be of a very choice character, consisting ot musical selections, recitations, and readings. Refreshments will also be provided for visitors.

THE OPERA.—MISS ROSE STELLA'S BENEFIT.

The wretched weather last night was calculated to make the winding up of the Soldene Opera Company's season very tame, but the announcement that Miss Rose Stella was to take her benefit proved an attraction which drew a good audience in spite of all drawbacks. The house was not only well attended, but the greatest enthusiasm prevailed. When the popular benefioiare made her appearance she was groeted ivith round after round of applause, which the gallant little lady acknowledged in military fashion. The opera of " Madame L'Archiduc" waa produced ia very complete style, and the performance, as a whole, was one of the best given by the Company. The popular interest in it cul minated at the magnificent couplet of solos and duet between Mariette (Miss Soldene), and Fortunato (Miss Rose Stella), which brought down thunders of applause, and a vociferous encore. The conclusion of the first solo, by Miss Stella, was the signal for a shower of bouquets, thrown from all parts of the house at the feet of the singer. When Soldene finished her solo she was similarly honoured, and the duet was sung with a fervour and expressiveness that was perhaps accounted for by the appreciation of such decided marks of- public favour. The Company has now closed its Auckland season, and will leare probably to-morrow by the City of New York for Sydney and Melbourne, where they will play, and afterwards return to New Zealand, commencing at Dunedin, and working northward.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, £22. National Bank—Sellers, 71s. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 13s Gd; sellers, 15s. Standard Insurance—Buyers, 18s Od. New Zealand do. —Sellers, £5. Red Queen—Sollara, 2s Cd. City of London—Hellers. Kis. Moanatairi—£7 10s, £8; buyers, £7 lf>rf ; sellers, SB.

Attmrnia—*6; sellers, £6. Union Beach—&ts : sellers, 2js. Koyal Oak - Buyers, 6s Gel. Piako—lss 6d, lO.s 6d : buyers, IGs ; sclleers, 17s. Harbour View- -buyers, Is ; sellers, as. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

LAMENTABLE OCCURRENCE.

It gives us much pain to have to record a a frightful accident, which took place at the new dock works yesterday afternoon soon after 4 o'clock. Mr John Carlisle, clerk of works to Mr Errington, is the poi son to whom the accident happened. He was engaged at the time walking along the bottom of the dock, in company with Mr Owen Jones, one of the contractors, who was slightly in advance of him. Where the excavation is going on inside the dock a derrick crane and iron bucket are used to raise the earth and deposit it outside. Just as tho two gentlemen were passing tinder this bucket, the man who was working the crane gave it a jerk, and it became de tached, and fell. Ie its descent it struck Mr Carlisle on the side of the head. Had it struck him a little fuller it would have killed him instantaneously, as it was he was struck to the earth, and, although, quite sensible, ho was unable to rise, and it was found that hi.s lower extremities were par alysed. He was carried into Mr Errington's office and medical assistance at once tent for. Dr. Stockwell soon came, and after an examination, whioh revealed no external injury, the unfortunate man was removed to his residence in Grafton Road. Here Dr. Philaon attended on him, but up to a late hour last night was unable to pro nounce definitely as to the extent of the injury. The symptoms were very like those produced by concussion of the npine, but hopes were expressed that the paralysis was produced by the simple shock to the system.

DEATH OF MR CARLISLE.

vMr Carlisle died at a quarter to one this afternoon. He retained his consciousness to the last, but never recovered the use of his lower extremities. He conversed at times with his sorrowing friends, and from the first stated his conviction that he had received a fatal injury. About twenty minutes before his decease, he was asked by a friend if he had anything to say. lie replied that he had, but he did not wish to speak then. lie passed away very quietly. An inquest will be held to-morrow. Dr. Stockwell and Dr. Philson will give evidence, aud in all probability the verdict will be "Accidental Death from injury of the spine." The only external injury which is to be seen is a very slight abrasion of the skin, extending from the crown towards the back of the ekull. De ceased leaves a wife and family.

Death of M. Thiers.

ONE of the most remarkable men of the present century ha*, we learn by cable, passed to Ids rest. The name of M. Theirs has been associated with fixe history of France for more than half a century, 'fthe following biography from "Men of the Time" will be read with interest : —

" TITIERS, LOUIS-ADOLPHB, President of the |French Republic, born April 16', 1797, at Marseilles, where his father was a working locksmith ; obtained admission to the public school, in which he made marked progress, and studied geometry with a view to the military profession. His friends decided to bring him up to the law, and he was sent to Aix, where ho .studied under M. Arnaud. In due time he made his appearance *at the bar, but with very indifferent success, and this disappointment induced him to turn his attention to literature, and he accordingly set out for Paris. By great perseverance he gained a footing in literary society, and having obtained hii introduction to the conductor of the Constitutional, was engaged to write political articles. The first volume of his " History of the French Revolution :' appeared in 1523; and the tenth, com pleting the work, in 1832. In tfie National, he opposed the unconstitutional proceedings of Charles X. and his minister Holignac; and, after the revolution of July, 1830, held various minor oilieial posts, and was made under-Secretary of State under Lafitte's administration. About this period he was elected Deputy for Aix, and distinguished himself by his financial ability and oratorical power. In 1832 he was appointed Minister of the Interior, which he soon exchanged for the portfolio of Commerce and Public Works. In 1836 he was President of the Council and Minister of Foreign Affairs ; and in March, IS4O, again held that office. It was during his ministry that the Syrian question assumed, through his manoeuvres, such a threatening aspect as nearly to involve France in war with the other great Powers. The king soon afterwards requested his retirement. He employed his leisure in writing his " History of the Consulate and Empire," in continuation of his former work; of which the first volume appeared in 1345, and the twentieth, com pleting the work, in 18(J2. The revolution of February, IS4S, found him unprepared, and when the republic was proclaimed? Thiers was a National Guard, with a musket on his shoulder. His talents and caation, however, secured him a position; first in the Constituent, and then in the National Assembly. On the elevation of Louis Napoleon to the Presidency, it was thought by many that Thiers, whom the prince had proclaimed as his minister, in the abortive expedition of Boulogne, in IS4O, would take office ; but though he professed to accept the Republic heartily. In: was banished during the coup d' etat of Dec. 2, 1851; and, after living some time in Switzerland, was permitted to return to Paris. M. Thiers busied himself exclusively with painting and the line arts during the first twelve years of the empire, though it is not oasy to discover why^ie s-uauld not have become one of Napoleon's ministers. Ivipokou

111., who was one of his admirers, did his utmost to achieve in politics, the arts, and in municipal matters all that he ha-d seen attempted by M. Thiers ; and it has been 1 asked "whether it'was the emperor or M. I Thiers who was unwilling to form an alliance. Whatever may have been the cause of their estrangement, M. Thiers did not re-enter the Chamber till 1563, when he wa« elected Deputy for the department of the Seine by the Liberal Opposition. He successively attacked the administration of the finances, the municipal administra tion of Baron Haussmann, and the foreign policy of the emperor. "The empire lias no more faults to commit," he sarcastically said, after Sadofra. All the speeches he de livered afterwards t muted Government with the Lops nf its foreign prestige, and may be considered among the principal instigators to the disastrous war of 1870. It is true that when the conflict becama inevitable he made a fine speech, in which he proved that the Government was not ready, and was rushing headlong to certain defeat; but the warning came too late. The early disasters of the war brought M. Thiers into a very prominent position. On Aug. 17, 1870, lie delivered a remarkable speech in the Corps Ldgislatif, expressing a hope that Paris would, in case of neces sity, oppose an invincible resistance to the enemy: and for that purpose, lie said, it would be necessary to make a waste around Paris for the enemy, and to cause abund ance in the capital by allowing the in habitants of the surrounding country to tttke refuge in the city with all their pro duce. Ten days later he was appointed a member of the Paris Defence Committee ; and although he declined to bocome a member of the Government of the National Defence,.formed on the downfall of the empire, he voluntarily undertook diplo matic journeys to the courts of England, : Russia, Austria, and Italy to implore aid for France. He arrived in London Sept. 13, 1870, and after being visited at the French Embassy by Earl Gnmville and Mr Gladstone, left on the ISth for St. Peters burg, Vienna, and Florence. This self imposed mission was unsuccessful, and in Oct. M. Thiers returned to Tours, whence he proceeded to (he head-quarters of the King of Prussia at Versailles to op»n negotiations for peace in accordance with ; the suggestions of the four neutral Power?. The authority with which he had been in vested by the Delegate Government at Toms to treat with the enemy on behalf of the French Republic, was ratified by the Government of the National Defence in Paris, and the veteran statesman had ' several interviews with Count Bismarck, Nov. 1-6", in order to obtain an armistice of twenty-five days, ho as to enable elec tions to be held throughout the country, and ti National Government to be in this way regularly established ; but the nego- j tiations fell through in consequence of the German Chancellor's stern refusal to per- j mit the rcvictualling of Paris and the other 1 beseiged fortresses. Returning to Tours, | M. liners again placed his services at the disposal |of the Delegate Government, which, on Dec 9, removed to Bordeaux. The efforts of M. Thiers to restore peace acquired for him the gratitude of hirf countrymen, as was proved, after the capitulation of Paris, by his being elected to the National Assembly by one-third of the nation. This immense popularity naturally peinted liiin out to the Assembly \ as the future head of the Provisional (Jo- j vernment, and one of the first acts ' of the Chamber n,v to confer that ■ dignity upon him, February 17, IS7I. Besides tiie prerogatives of "Chief' of the Executive Power," he also possessed j the privileges of a deputy, and was allowed i to take part in the deliberations of the Assembly whenever lie pleased. The latter faculty was precious while the Assembly field its sittings at Bordeaux, for without ; the goofc- sense contained in Thiers' replies j to the enthusiastic advocates of a guerre a outrance, and to'the passionate appeals of such deputies as M. Keller not to abandon Alsace and Lorraine, it, i.s by no means i certain that the Assembly would have j accepted the twins of peace offered by I Prussia. On Feb. 28, M. Thiers introduced ! to the Assembly tlir preliminaries of the Treaty of Peace, winch he had concluded two days previously at Versailles, subject \ to the ratification of the National As- i sembly. After a very animated debute these preliminaries were sorrowfully voted (March 1) by 546 "Ayes'" against 107 "Noes." By this memorable treaty France renounced, in favour of the Gentian Empire, the fifth part of Lorraine, including j Met/ and Thionvillo, and Alsace, less Bel- I fort; Franco binding herself also to pay to i Germany five milliards of francs, of which ! one milliard was to be paid in 1871, and the remaining four milliards by instalments extending over three years. It was stipu lated that as soon as the treaty was ratified ! the German troops should begin to evacuate . the interior of Paris and some departments lying in the western region, the evacuation of the othet" departments to take pla-ce gradually after payment of the first mil liard, and proportionately to the pay ment of the other four milliards. In March, 1871, the National Assembly } removed to Versailles, and on the ISth of j that month Paris fell into the hands of the Communists, who, about the 6th of April, destroyed M. Theirs' houso, and it was not till May 22 that the capital was recovered to the Government by the army under Marshal MacMalion. The snpplementary eleetionn of July gave additional power to the policy of M. Thiers in the Assembly, which, on Aug. 01, by a very large majority, prolonged his tenure of office "until it shallJhave concluded its labours," increased his powers,and changed his designation from " Chief of the Ex ecutive Power" to "President of the French Repubic." M. Thiera chiefly directed his energies to hasten the evacua tion of the occupied districts by paying off the instalments of the indemnity, and to the reorganisation of the French army. On May 24, 1873, having on the previous day a majority against him in the As sembly, he resigned the Presidency of the Republic, and was succeeded by Marshal MacMahon, who immediately proceeded to form a Conservative administration. Two days later M. Thiers resumed his place as a member of the National As sembly. He was made Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, April 27, 1840, and has received several foreign orders."

The civic authorities of Ponsonby and or Dedwood are relieved of a dilemma in regard to the siugular appellation their district bears. Mr J. G. Brown has solved the philological difficulty, and his lady friends will in future know that the junction drapery store is at Ponsonby CUM Dedwood. The fact is advertised in another column.

THE EVENING STAR,- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER G, 1877



"OOARD OF EDUCATION. Wanted a Teacher for the Makotu School (Great South); a married man preferred, whose wife or daughter can teach sewing, &c. Apply to the undersigned by letter, addressed to the " Post-onice, Springfield,' on or before the 22nd instant. WILLIAM KERR, Chairman Maketu School Committee. BOARD OF EDUCATION. Wanted a Teacher for the Harapepe School (Waikato). Applications to he lodged on or before 22nd September instant, with, the under signed, from whom further information may be obtained. EDWARD Q Mcmm Chairman Harapepe School Committee. ITJSrrANTED, a Boy for the country, to %H make himself' generally useful on a farm. —Apply to T. B. Hill, Chemist, Victorif. str<*et._ ' ' TZ"NOW ye all Men by these Presents— Jj^. That I, CHAS. BURTON, intend to con tinue the Commercial Gift Offerings during the whole of To-morrow (Friday) and Saturday, up *r> 11 pan . in my New Grocery Establishnion', w.ucea-street, next the present I?eotau"unr. V\"i'lsh (Jo'<sc at the Sostaurar.t. To-rn crov, ijJYitlay), after 12 noon.



WANTED, an Assistant Book-kcepor references required. Application b; letter, until the 12t& instant, stating salary.- FISHER & CO. WANTED, a respectable Girl vant. —Mrs. Cameron, corner of Wake field and Abcrorombie-stieet. ■Tirr AN TED, the Ladies of Ponsonbj T T cum Dedwood, to know that they cai do as well at the Junction Drapery Store as bj poing into Queen-street, and much better l'oi the proprietor, J. Goodhall Brown. ANTE~L\ an Assistant in Stock taking; a detailed knowledge of Iron mongery indipensable.—Apply to Ireland Bros.i ANTED, a Girl for the country, from 12 to 16 years of age.—Shake spear* Hotel, Wyndnam-street. WANTED, one pair ot Sawyers for the bush.—D. Gouk, Shipbuilder, Queen street wharf, W ANTED, a Girl, aged about 14 yeaj-s. to pssist in general housework ; refer ences required.— Apply at Star office. ANTED, by a respectable Lad, a sitnnt.ion in a. shop, office, or somt light wipii.-.ii.>.- "A,F." Stan otlice. AJNTEJ), Girl about 14 tor the Wai kato, to attend baby and assist in house work; good personable character indispensable. "Wages, 7s. per week —Apply Robertson Bros., Upper Symonds-Btreet. WANTED, immediately, a respectable Boy willing to travel; must read and write ; good wages.- Apply at 7 o'clock this evening at Nottingham Ca.stle Hotel, Abor cronibie-street. W" ANTED Purchasers, for Gash only— Superior Eleme Raisins, 5',-d per ib. ; Hobart Town Jam, 8d per tin: lib" tin Fresh Lobsters, lOd ; Salmon, Is ; Best I'atna Rice, 3d per lb.; assorted Sauces, 6d per bottle; good Pickles, from Gd per bottle; superfine Groats, 9d: Flour, 2^d lb. Terms strictly Cash.—A. E. Collins, Wellington-street. WANTED to Purchase, Empty Sacks, ar-.S quantity; must bo good and sound. —11, Baird, Victoria-street. WANTED, Auckland Advertisers to note the Advkktislvg Scalf, of the " Northern Advocate.1" Fifty per cent, lower than usual quotations. Incomparably the Best Country advertising Medium in the Pro vince. Mr. J. R. RAXDKKSON, No. 1-1. Insurance Buildings, Agent for Auckland. W' ANTED" KNOWN, Mrs. GEICE" Newmarket, has opened a Select Registry Office lor Servants, where the wants of employers and the unemployed will be carc ful'y attended to. Terms moderate. W'~ ANTED Known, that D. Gouhe is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building' M;'ten'»Ue, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum laths, Shingles, i'cc, &c. at the lowest market priw, at his Yards, Gus tom-house-6troet. \I7JIAT, 2(1. 0 Hi. only charged for V V Prime Mutton i That's*all! and 2d, :-S<i, ami 3Jd for Boiling Beef; 4d for Roasting Beef, Legs of Mutton, Baii6»»gee, and Chops. JJeaJer in PoulU-y- — GEORGE HULMJS, Auckland St-oarsi Sausage Factory, Queen-street. W~ 'ANTED, an active Girl for the house; mur,t l>e used to children; wages, (is.—Mre. A. King, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell. WANTED KNOWN—MUFFINS !! MUFFINS! MUFpINS !—E. 11. PERCY bees to inform his friends anri the public gene rally that ho has commenced Business in the above lino at his late Premises, Lome-street Bakery, and trusts by producing the superior Quality of Goods ns in former days (unequalled) to merit a continuance of kindly favours and orders. N.B.—Maybe had at Mr. Waters, Con fectioner, Queen-street, and at the Bakery, Lorne-strect. A number of good Lads and Men wanted. _ ITKT ANTED to Sell, First Choice Joseph y v me Kid Gloves, 2s and 2s Gd pe*- pair. - W. Eyre. Enniskillen House, Victoria-street. ■\\TANTED KNOWN, that J.U.Stovin V t Mineral Merchant, is a Purchaser of Copper, Tin, Le-od, Blend, Antimony, Cinnabar, Nickel Silver, Bismuth, Plumbago, and other ores and minerals. —Office: No. 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. l'efiplTto^vriurdown what V * they wish to remember of the following bargains : Day Books, ild; Pass Books, 3d to Is; Penholders and Lead Pencils. Cd to 7d per doz.; Slate Pencils. 9d per 100; Note-paper, 2dto id perquire; Km-elopo-? for 3d; Spectacles, Is; Whito-handled Magnifiers, !)d; Spring Tape Measures, 6d : Lace Ribbon and Ribbon Velvet, Id per yard: Needles, 2:~> a penny: Wave Braid, 12 yards for 6d; Handy Shovels, 6d; a few Children's Frocks cheap ; Splendid Tea, 2s.—W. 11. Dampicr, Victoria-street, corner of llobson- Stroet^ ;—r/'f''1)/^^^' *^) 4 NN U A L E LEC TION O F Jr\. COUNCILLORS. City Council Offices, September 0, 3877. It is hereby notified that Mr. Alkxatcdeh Fleming, Mr. Bdwabd Isaacs, Mr. James Polyjblank King, Mr. James Morton, and Mr. FiusDi-:mcK Lambert Phi .me, have lK'cn duly Nominated as Candidates for the Olb'oe of Councillor for the City of Auck land, and that in compliance with the pro visions of '■ The Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1576," a POLL will be taken for THREE COUNCILLORS on THURSDAY, the 13th day of September instant, at the Mechanics' Insti tute, High-street, within the said City, between the hours of Xine in the forenoon and Six o'clock in the afternoon. HENRY HIDING?, Returning Officer. Auckland, August 31, 1577. J' A M E S M O R T O N, E S Q. Dear Sir,— We beg to solicit you to become a Candidate for one of the Seats about to become vacant in the City Council; and. should you accede to our request, we pledge ourselves to use our utmost exertions to secure your return. Yours faithfully, T. & S. Morrin Somcriiold & Leek Thomas Boylan G. H. Layers A. Brock Anderson & Co. Thos. Peacock Lewis Bros. J. A. Dnfaur G. Aiokin John Buchanan I. Phillips A. Linabury & Co. Coupland & Co. Gco. Cruickshank J. Cosgiave & Co. W. Gorrie Edward Bartley G. W. Owen & Co. Thos. Macky 1). H. McKenzie Thos. J. Harbutt John Fisher C. 'Westpfahl Maseflcld & Co. O. S. Ellis J. Y. Stevenson Arch. Clark Arthur Lovett George Bla-ck William Buchanan Gco. w. Jones R. C. Greenwood Thos. Ellison James Cargo Isidor Alexander John Batger S. M. Green James Wiseman Heinrich Kohn F. H. Lewi3son H. E. Woollams Glanville & Ellyett J. Ford W. H. Hazard Thomas Tw.rrell T. Barnett J. M. French John C. Morrin Francis Short Robert Brewin T. & H. Cooke James B. Francis J. M. McLachlan William Philcox. "O E P L Y. Auckland, September 3, 1877. To Messrs. T. & S. Morrin, Somerneld & Leek, Thomas Boylan, and the other Gentlemen signing the Requisition. Gentlemen, — have much pleasure in acceding to your request, that I should allow myself to be Nomi nated for the Office of City Councillor. If elected, I will perform the duties of the office independently, and with a conscientious endea vour to serve the Public to the utmost of my ability. I am. Your obedient servant. JAMES MORTON. O THE ELECTORS OF THE CII V OF AUCKLAND. Gentlemen,—Having promised to stand as a Candidate for the City Council, I beg to say that I consider it interfering "with the liberty of the subiect, and therefore derogatory to all true Britons to be canvassed for their votes, or to be coerced in any way if to giving their votes. I shall not therefore make a personal canvass, neither shall I put myself to the expense of cabs to convey Electors to the poll. If the Electors have confidence in me then let them s:o to the poll free and unfettered, as Englishmen ought to be, and I, in return, will study their interests, endeavonring to put down any extravag'a.rice, mismanagement, or excessive taxation, which may arise in the Council. I have the honor to be, gentlemen, Yours, &c J. P. KIKG. piTY COUNCIL ELE 0T IO N. TO THE RATEPARERS. Ladies and Gentlemen,— At the last Election, when I was honoured by being returned, in thanking the voters I re marked that I hoped my actions in the Council would warrant me at some future period in again asking you for your support. If you consider that I have always acted im partially, and have used my utmost endeavours in all instances to forward the interests of the ratepayers, by keeping down exfra taxation,] j have much pleasure in agrir. appealing to you ' for your .-.v.i:rr.-.'t.'S at tho on- niu^ contest. '• ' ' y or vel"1" raitl full ' jiIAVAKD ISAACS.



/^IITY COUNCIL ELECTION- To the Ratepayers,— My sole object in coming before you to represent you in the City Council is, simply to keep down the excessive taxation that we are now subject to, and to place myself to study the general interests of the ratepayers. To those who have known me for the past 36 years, they can testify to those who may not know me as to my principles, which are : justice to all per sons, without fear, favour, or affection. Should you return me, I will studiously look after the interests of the City. I have the honour to be. Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient servant. A. FLEMING. ENNISKILLEN LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 3. The Regular Monthly Meeting will be held in the Protestant Hall. Newton, TO-MORROW (Friday) EVENING, 7th instant, at 7.30 sharp. Visiting Brethren are invited. By order of the W.M. THE Manager at Waiwera begs to inform Visitors to the Hot Springs that the Low Charges will continue during this month. The usual charges will commence on Ist October.— Gth September, li>77. 4 MEEfING~oi the UNEMPLOYED -ITJsL will be held in the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, corner of Wellesley and Albert-streets, on Saturday evening next, the Sth instant, at half-past seven o'clock, to pass Resolutions asking the members for City East and City West, to urge upon the Government the immediate necessity of opening work for the unemployed ; and to consider the action taken by the Mayor in regard to the resolutions passed at our last meeting. His Worship the Mayor and City Councillors i:re respectfully in vited to attend. 3OST, between Ifob.son and Pitt-streets, _A on Monday, September 2nd, a small Red Purse, containing Money and S' amps.—Finder will be rewarded by returning same to "B.\W Star office. "STiOR SALE OR LEASE, all those _hj Extensive Premises situated in Stanley street and Graf ton Road, lately used as a Brewery and Distillery, having all the appliances for conducting a large manufacturing business. The Plant is suitable for Sugar Crushing, Oil Cake Works, or other business requiring large vats and accommodation.—Apply to W. AITKKN, Land Agent. Jj\ 0 R S A L E. The WAITEKAURI FOST-OFFICE STORE, with Bakery and Butchering Business com bined. Splendid opportunity for a man with small means to start in a rapidly rising locality. MAGUIRE & SNODGRASS, VVaitekauri, Ohinemuri; Or, Oiiice oE this paper. N.B.—Weekly takings from £50 to £70 ; Stock and Packhorses to be taken at a valuation. Business is a nice compact one, all conducted under one roof, and the Packing Business itself ' alone is very profitable. In summer the busi ness will, in all probability, be a very lucrative one, and press of other business is the only reason for clearine out. Price, £-10 cash. ~j\T O T ! ~~C K. For Immediate Salo, 113 acres cf Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensvillo ttail way Station; 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitkon, Land. Agent. -S pf £\ ACRE FARM, 40 miles aouthfof JL&J>\7 Auckland, substantially fenced, 20 acres Bush, 15 acres permanent Grass ; well sheltered, rising district. Price, £2 per acre. Terms easy.—3. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland street, next Post-oflice. FOR SALE (cheap), in the heart of the city. Freehold Allotment, 50 x 107, with loi'ty, well ventilated building, 27 x 107 feet, admirably suited for a Builder's Shop, Manu factory. Cooperage, Iron Foundry, &c. Price, £390.—5. Vaile. House and Land Agent, Sho;t and-street, next the Post-ofrlce. FOR RALE, cheap, ami on easy tennsf a Brick Warehouse in the best part o High-street.--S. Vaile, House and Land Agent THI cTr PRIVATE S A L~E. That Valuable Property at Ponsonby, now in the occupation of .Mrs. Addey, comprising Dwelling-house of S rooms, largo School-room, detached Kitchen, fitted with copper, ovens, &c, erected on about one acre of ground, having frontages to two streers, well fenced, thoroughly drained, and planted with fruit and ornamental treep, &c. ■■•-• SAMUEL COCIIRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. I^ITITSALE. 9f acres situated 12 miles from Auckland by a good road, and ad mirably adapted for a Dairy Farm. The whole is fenced, and there is a three-roomed House and large shed, &c, on tho ground.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next tliej Post-oflice. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage and Freehold Allotment in Cook-street.— Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort street. 4-* I *-£A —SUBURBAN BUILDING SITE cfy i Ol". of 2 acres; easy distance: com mands a view of surpassing beauty, which can not bo built out.—S. Vaile, Land Agent. jf*tyA CASH, Balance by, Weekly Payments cSo' i Vf as agreed—Nine-roomed House, suit able for Boarding-House or Family Residence, ten minutes' walk from Qvioen-strent. —S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. Tjjl OR SALE, 90 acres of Land, admirably JO adapted for the site of a manufactory, or for & pig and poultry farm. The whole of the purchase money can remain at 6 per cent. : S miles from Auckland, by a good road.—S. Vaile, Lund and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-oflice. _. X**ljfk to £1000 LENT, on Building 3& /V \r Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. "F7l OR POSITIVE SALE (cheap), on very JO easy terms, a really good and. compact Farm oJ" ]00 a' res ; first-class land, a large por tion of it in a high state of cultivation; a well built new House of six rooms, stable, &c, &c., with frontage to good main road and. creek. The site for the intended Railway Station will be either on the property, or immediately ad joining, consequently makes it a very valuable investment for anyone wishing to lay out a township, being centrally situated, and only 11 miles Auckland by either metaled road or water, as well as by rail. Would be a splendid opportunity for anyone either to farm or other wise.—Apply to John Soppet, No. 8, Queen street. EH OR Immediate Sale, a snug Bakery .ID business, with lease of premises.—Apply to J. Green, Auckland Market. LAKE TAKAPUNA—For Sale, cheap, a Farm of 31 acres, fenced, and chiefly in grass, well laid out with Orchard and Ornamen tal Trees, with an eight-roomed House (fur nished), Out-houses, Horses, Harness, Carts, Cows, and Farming Implements.—Apply R. and It. Duder, Land Agents. i?l PA — FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE and 3ilOV. Allotment for Sale. The choicest, view on Richmond Road. Ponsonby. Excellent garden. Easy terms. —C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, h comfortable five-roomed Cot tage, in Nelson-street.—C. Maior, Grocer, Wellesley-street. O LET, "The Deanery." Parnell, at present occupied by Mr. B. Tonks.—R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. O~TrET, in Picton-street, a Family Residence of 6 rooms, with necessary out buildings ; a good Garden, planted with fruit and ornamental trees.—F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings. TO LET, with immediate entry, a comfortable nine-roomed House in St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, with garden, shrubbery, and good well.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray. 12, Queen-street. O LET, Shops in Wellesley-street, above Hewin's buildings, now nearly com pleted,—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom- House-street. nnO LET, spacious and convenient Office?, 8 with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, largo dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the law, wine, or general mercani ile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. nnO LET, a House in Alten Road.— JL Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. ipT U"B L I C NOTICE Jl I hereby give notice that I will not be respon sible for any Debts that my wife, Mrs. Ellen Miller, may contract from this date. JOHN MILLER, Adelaide-street. ! Auckland, Gih September, 1877. RE WARD AND CO.'S ESTATE. A FIRST DIVIDEND in the above Estate will be payable on application at my office, Fort-street, or. and after FRIDAY, 7th inst. By orcer oL the Trustees. E. R. CARDNO. Auckland, sth September, 1577. TOURNEYMAN BAKERS' ASSOCIA- TION. The Annual Meeting of the above will be held at the British Hotel on SATURDAY, Sth inst., at 7.00 p.m. sharp. JAMES McLEAN Chairman. 0 T I ~G E. jj% "PADDINGTOX VILLA" is CLOSED from this date, Gth September. MADaME VALENTINE.



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1576," and in the Bankruptcy of George McCaslkx, of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of Xew Zealand, Carter, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given I hat a General Meeting of the Creditors of the said George MrCaslen will be held at my office. Supreme (Jouit Buildings, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the fourteenth day^of September, 1877, at 12 o'clock noon, to receive my report, and to pass a resolution that the said George McCaskn be forthwith discharged. THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. Jacksox & Russell, Solicitors for the said Debtor, Auckland. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND. NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1570." and of the Bankruptcy of Thomas Joseph Baixbridoe, of Pon sonby, Suburbs of Auckland, Store keeper. This is to notify that Thomas Joseph Bain bridge, of Ponsonby, Suburbs of Auckland, iv New Zealand, Storekeeper, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his "engage , ments with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court House, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the Uth clay of September instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this sth day of September. 1577. H. WILLIAMSON. Deputy Registrar. Wn. COLEMAJT, Vulcan Lane, Solicitor for the Bankrupt. DEN T E R R A C E. A Meeting of the Ratepayers of the Eden Terrace Highway District will be held at tho Eden Vine Hotel, on FRIDAY. September 7th, 1877, at 7.30 p.m., for the purpose of Electing two Trustees, to till vacancies caused by the resignation of Messrs Suiter and Carlcy. CHARLES ATKIN, Chairman pro. tern. August 215t,.1577' ABANGAHAPE R0 A D DISTRICT. All Ratepayers interested in having the Foot path in Karangahapc Road asphalted, are requested to attend a Meuting, to be hold in the Newton Hall, THIS EVENING, at 7.30. Members of the Board are invited to attend. Signed, on behalf of the Committee, .lAS. DAVIES. m O BULL D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 15tU instant, for the erection of a Building at Epsom. Plans, &c, at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. mo BUILDERS.—Tenders will he re JL ceived up to noon on Wednesday, the 12th September, for the Erection of a Five-roomed Cottage. Plans, &c, at the office of Messrs. Holdship, Queen-street. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on MON DAY, the 10th of September, for New Galleries and other works required in the Pitt-street Wesleyan Church. Plans, &c, at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. 6 BUILD E R~~s. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of MONDAY. 10th instant, for the Erection of a Brick Building in Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my olfice. Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. AUPIRI COAL MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). TO COAL MINERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until SATURDAY, the Sth September, from persons willing to contract for Cutting and Delivering Coal at the Company's mines, Huntly, for a term of years. Specificatien may be seen at the office of the Mine Manager, Huntly, and at the Company's offices, Fort-street. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Auckland, August 30,1577. mo BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clock of MONDAY, the 10th of September, for the Erection of Show Buildings, &c, at Ellerslie, for the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Plans, &c, at my oficc, Albert-street, near Market. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. AUCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE RAILWAY. REFRESHMENT ROOM AT IMERCER STATION. Tenders will be received at Auckland Rail way Station rntil noon of SATURDAY. Sth September, 1577, for Lease of Refreshment Room at Morcer Station. Specification to be seen at the Booking Office, Auckland, Drury, Mercer, and Newcastle Sta tions. Tenders to be endorsed, "Tenders for Re freshment Room," By order, A, V. MAGDONALD, Genera! Manager. ■^TATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE J3( INSURANCE COMPANY OF.' NEW ZEALAND. CAnTAT, £1.000,000 Reserve £G5,0G0 This purely Local Company Insures against FIRE and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Pko.mpt axd Liberal Settlement of CLAiMb HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, ■Vuckland Branch. A LBURNIA GOLD MINING COM- J\_ PANY (REGISTERED). A DIVIDEND of FIFTEEN SHILLINGS per Share will be Payable on FRIDAY, the 14th instant. The Share Register -will close on MONDAY, the 10th instant, at 1 p.m. H. N. GARLAND, Manager. R OSPEC TU is OF THE UNION GOLD MINING COMPANY. To be Registered under "The Joint Stock Companies Act, 1800." CAPITAL--£15.000: IN 15,000 SHARES OF £1 EACH. One Shilling and Sixpence per Share to be paid on application. Provisional Directors : Joseph Howard, Esq. W.Errington,Esq.,C.E. Fred. Ring, Esq. W. H. Kissling. Esq. Joiiri Kirkwood, Esq. The amount arising from this preliminary payment is to be devoted to defraying expenses for registration, &c. purchase of the claims, and one-third, equivalent to £375, will be handed over to the Directors, when appointed, for the purpose of starting mining operations. In introducing this mining venture to the favourable notice of the public, the promoters would direct attention to the situation of the property. It is, as will be seen by reference to the annexed plan, favourably situated for the strike and underlie o: the well-known Piako and Bird-in-Hand reefs. It adjoins the Piako Company s Mine on the west side, and the reels which are now being v.orked so successfully in the latter must strike through the now Com pany's ground. It is well known that the reefs of this district improve in size and quality as they are followed towards the Union Claim, and this theory buss been satisfactorily proved by ihe present opera tions of the Piako Company. As there is a very great probability that satis factory arrangements maybe made with some of the*adjoining «'onrvutnies for permission to work through rheir mines, and for hoisting, Jcc, the promoters do not ;.r ■ iciriite that more than a small portion of the Cf.yitiil will be required. The Claim comprises ai* area ot i! men's groutid. Applications will 1-e received through any of the broker, at tho The.-. ies or in Auckland, irotil I,oth September, 1577. BOBEK7 HORNE i Seu": t vry Shcrtl-nd-strect, Avck'nucl.