-liouM be taken by Turks or Russian?. He disapproved of the land being taken by professed friends of the natives. He hoped the iiiil would be withdrawn. There was another long pause after the I:is>t speaker. Cries of ■■ Question." The Speaker asked if any other menioer wisheil to address the House Mr Montgomery : What about the Gov ernment '.' Mr Tairoa said he had been waiting to hear sffinc one on the Government benches S!l y something in favour of the Bill. He considered the measure would plunder the Maoris of their lands. The Government appeared afraid to give assessors a voice in decisions. The Government proposed to t;ikc- native lands for railways and roads, but if the owner travelled over the railway he would have to pay. If the Bill passed it would lie time for the .Maoris to set up another Hag, and call in the aid of some other power. Mr Stout said the Government appeared not to have a solitary supporter on this Bill. It was a pitiable position. The Go vernment* made a great deal about the '•'Waka Maori" resolution, ami said they would not proceed with the business unless removed. The resolutions- were still on the notice paper, yet the Government were now quiet ;is lambs. The Government scouted to bo a most helpless lot. History ■would skew that the country was indebted to Sir George Grey for the goodfccling now existing between the two races. Last year wheu .Sir George Grey spoke of laud rings in thu North Island, he was sneered at. and not listened to. Now, when Messrsßallance and Travers said the same, no one yentured to deny it. [f the Billfpassed, infa few years the rising generation of natives would I>3 landless, hie generally criticised the Bill in a slashiiif.', argumentative speech. ; Mr Donald Reid, in a weak reply, confuted tkat he had not studied the bill. He thought it might be modiiied by limiting areas, and putting land up to auction after survey. The Speaker left the chair for liaif-an liour. Whon the house resumed Mr Bunny said lie had promised to vote fur the second reading, but the amendment entirely met his views. He would there fore support it. MR WHITAKER'S CONNECTION WITH THE BILL. Mr Hislop called upon the Government to say whether they would accept the amendment. 9 The Government appeared to be taking instructions from the Opposition. The Bill would l>e a slaughter Bill for the Government. If the amend ment was carried, would the Government view it as one upon which their position der ended, or would they confirm the rumour circulated that members of the Government were ol different minds, and acknowledge the truth of the report that Mr Whitaker, before introducing the Bill, was told he must take the responsibility upr>:i his own shoulders ? Me could not believe the Government would make one member a scape goat. The Government had miserably failed to answer the argu ments against the Bill. He would like to hear something from their side. : Mr Kces remarked on the disconsolate appearance of Mr Reid. Ministers had imitated the barbarous custom of putting him in the forefront ot battle, and making a target of him. He shewed up Mr Reid's ignorance of the Bill. The Maoris were in a state of apprehension lest the pie sent Hill should deprive them of their lands. Petitions had been signed by thousands of iiativL-s against it. Titles to enormous tracts of land had been granted to persons having no right. The bill would give the Chief Judge absolute power over millions of acres. The Maori assessors, as in the bill, were a mockery and delusion. Me characterised the fourth section preposterous provision, the Government not dist-ussing the measure, but simply ticking oSi' names and whipping up supporters. Ho referred to the second sub-section, section 4, sections 12 raid 14, of the Act of 13G9, more than one grantee, though natives held unequal shares in the Lands Act of 1869, provided that ten names in the grant, though there might be 120 owners, ten were trustees for the rest. The present Bill was intended to provide that ■whenever conveyances were made before this Act the shares of all parties would be equal, though, in fact, they might be very unequal. Mr Onnond had purchased lands from per sons wliolc shares were not equal. When the present Bill was being; drafted, tele grams had passed to and fro, asking whether these clauses would suit persons interested. He challenged Ministers to deny it. Natives were got to sign sheet- of parchment with blanks for the name and description of land. One man, who raised 150 men to fight for the Queen, and got into debt thereby, was compelled to part with his livid under threat of being thrown into gaol for debt. He would ask Mr Onnond if he was notj,a party to that, was not interested in the laud. lie adduced other cases of plundering natives, it was ;<aid, no matter what arguments were adduced, a, party in the House would support the Bill. He hoped they would re-consider their decision, and not forcejjau iniquitous measure down the throats of the people. The Bill would not only imperil the miserable position of Ministers ou the ■ Government Benches, but endangered the : peace of the country. He made an earnest appeal to the Middle Island members. He was told they would go into the lobby, and vote like sheep. j Mr J. 8. Macfarlane thought the words : ought to betaken down? The Speaker :Is it the wish of the House that i'ha words he taken down. j Loud cries of " No." ' The Speaker said he did not think there j was anything improper in the words. Mr Macfarlane bowed in mock politeness to Mr Rees, and walked on. | Mr Rocs remarked ou the tenderness of j Mr'Macfarlane's conscience; he welcomed it j as a good sign. The speaker went on to j speak of the • importance of encouraging small holdings. Mr Kelly,of Taranaki,movedtheadjourn ment. ! Mr J. C. Brown said both parties were j ready ; they had better divide. The House adjourned at quarter to twelve. APPEALS V,Y MINISTERS. The Ministry this morning appealed to Mr Ballance to withdraw his amendment, and permit the Bill to be read a second time. Ministers promise to introduce iv com mittee Glauses in the direction suggested by the amendment. Mr Ballance is favorably disposed, if the Government give a direct assurance in the House. The whips mean time are hard at work. Ministers have also appealed to Mr Woolcock to accept an amendment or withdraw the resolution. He refuses. Ministers have been in cabinet over the situation all day. It is generally believed a majority is against the Govern ment on the Land' Court Bill. &, Picture in tlis House- Ministers fairly cowered under tke fierce unlauglrts made on the Land Court Bill last night. Mr Ballauce's amendment was a perfect bombshell. Mr Bryce will follow probably. Mr Travers' speech was able, but he had not. intended to speak last nigh. He evidently used disjointed notes. He created some sensation wheu he said in a little time, or ere the shoes were old, with which they followed his (Sir Donald McLean's) poor body to the grave, Ministers has set to work to undo all the good ho had done. The pauses after each onslaught on the Bill wire perfectly painful. After Mr Travers' speech Mr Reid ap; ear yi absorbed in a parliamentary paper-; Mr McLean looked dejected ; Mr Fox appeared anxious to mingle in the fray, but was restrained by a regard for the Local Option Bill. He is dertemincd to subordi late all feeling to that object. Mr Sheehan was abiqn.itou?. After Mr Travers' .speech, the Ministers held a little cabinet meeting in the House, and put their heads together. Mr itcod spoke in a husky voice. The

expression on the countenances of Ministerial supporters appeared to bo o;i!j o!" mingled .shame and pity. During Mr Rees' attack, Mr Onnond sat biting his nafs and looking savage. After Mr It'es had continued some time, Mr "Waketi Id, with theatrical dig nity, wrapped his martial cloak around him. sirjtclied himself on the coach, and appear;u comfortably disposed for a nap. When liees said " native chil -1 dren," Wakeiield woke from his slumber ■Aivl drawled out ■"'unborn children." No ! body laughed. Mr Ilees iv hi* speech ' spoke oi: those wretched papers in. Welling i ton inspired by the {.government. The debate stands adjourned until Friday. Mr Ormon 1, on the representation of an Auckland member, granted free passes to ! Auckland and Dunedin footballers ou the ' railway to On eh mi si and Kllerslio. ! The Government ayes have swallowed I Mr Keos" Waka _vu&ori resolutions. ': Thi Mayor of Wellington, in proposing the toast of the Ministry at the Mayor's ! dinner last night, said he wished them well over the next few weeks' troubles. Many Government supporters have ex ' p.f.s c 'Jdisgust. at'the \v> aknessof Ministry : Two last night openly stated that though I they had promised to vote for the second •: reading of the Native Land Court Bill they I would not support the Ministry afterwards I The Op;' option could have prevented an adjournment lpst night, but accord ing to .Parliamentary courtesy the Oiovcrnincnt are entitled to time for replies. They will probably in the interval endeavour to gain over waverers. Air Keid's exhibition last night was ad mitted by his own friends to be the weak:st in Iris parliamentary career. The division oi! Mr Hallanoc's amendment, will be a ■ narrow one. The Government, with the : : blind support of Canterbury, may survive this blow, but worse ones arc being matured, and probably the Ministry will be weakened by tls.9 bombardment, and their position be carried by direct assault. Mr Stafford's old denunciation of '" Those miserable : wretches on the Government benches, ■ contented and contemptible, " bids fair to be revived. WILSON-ROGAN CASE. The Wilson-Rogau report not having been laid on the table, Colonel Whitinore will move for the original document to-day. It is suspected that Dv Pollen is purposely ■delaying the report until to_> late a period of the session. THE MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE. The representatives at the Municipal Conference waited on the Premier to-day, who promised to consider their recom mendation*. The Premier said the deduc tion.* from subsidies had been more than were necessary. The expenses have not been so great as was expeclcd. The balance is to be refunded. LOCAL OPTION. Mr Fox presented a petition favourable to the Local Option law bearing 4,500 Auckland signatures, and the same number of others from various parts of the colony ; a petition signed by the Rev. Peter Mason, on behalf of the Presbytery; also petitions from Kaikoura, Rangiora, and Orari Valley, with an aggregate signature of about 1000. Mr Fox intimated that when the second reading of the Bill comes on, he would have it postponed until to-morrow.

SUPREME COURT.—THIS DAY.

IN BANCO.

(Ik-fore His Honor Mr Justice Gillies.)

ill-: Levy and Goldwater (Yesterday.—Continued).

Tick examination was continued yesterday afternoon.

Mr L3vy continued: I told Mr E. Merer to ante-date these transfers, because I had given him instructions to make them long- before. I cannot tell whore the £250 from Maxwell's pro perty lias gone. I must live and pay my way. I expected lie would have registered the trans fers as a matter of course.

Nathan Goldwater, examined by Mr Hesketh, deposed: I cannot read English. 1 can just write my name, and that is all. We did not owu any money to make us call a meeting of! creditors. We filed the deed because Mr Levy gave an accommodation bill for £2000 to Lewis Brothers. Those gentlemen (pointing to Messrs Hean and Ivcy) an toll you all about th ose "bills. Ido not acknowledge that liability, I was

afraid Mr Hean would come in and take the stock. Wo made over property to our wives four years ago. I had nothing to do with any guarantee.

His Honor: Did you not join in the guarantee Of £3000?

Witness: I know nothing about it until last May. I only acknowledge debts to the amount of £250. Xo money was paid for giving this guarantee, not to vny knowledge. The docu ment (the transfer) was not read over when I signed it. Mr Meyer brought it to me. He was present: that was all; nobody else. I do not know anything about, the deed relating to Max well's property. 1 did not sign these transfers three days before riling; the deed of arrangement. I do not know anything about 1:00 acres oi land at the North Shore beyond the Lake, put up by Mr Cochrano for sale, and bought in for a shil ling an acre. Ido not know that it was con veyed to my wife.

By His Honor: I signed thtadced when alone.

Mr Ifiliolt Meyer was next called, and ex ainiaed by Mr Ucsketh : I am a solicitor, prac tising in Auckland. I have been acting for the debtors iv this matter. I prepared the deed of: arrangement, and Jil'id it. I also prepared these deed* oi' transfer. I received instructions from Mr Levy. The f.v-st instructions were given

about 12 months before the deeds were actually prepared. I itad previously conveyed property to Messrs Montague and Meyers as trustees. with the same object, but never by transfer of mortgage. Tho reason the deed was not pre pared before was that this mortgage way long overdue-. The parties (mortgagors) were all away. 1 understood him that he agreed to let the matter stand over. I took no further notice for twelvemonths. He was angry with me, but I believed I was acting as ho agreed I should do. Mr Levy asked me to ante-date back to that time : 1 saw no reason against it. It was in November or October. 187(3." I put in the 30th August, because it was as good as any other date, the Ist of September, for instance. His Honor: Arc you accustomed to ante-date deeds in this manner?

Witness: No, your Honor. I did so in this instance. I engrossed it myself, because I had to have it ready by a certain, time. I saw no wrong that could bo done by ante-dating it. It was signed in my office, I believe. The date was not on it when it was signed. I did not register the transfer before, because I say/ no necessity for doing so. His Honor; Do you mean to say, Mr Meyer, that ir is not your duty, as a solicitor, to register such documents at once, and if they are not so registered the solicitor is responsible.*

Mr Heskcth : What was the necessity for doing so on the 10th of July, the deed of arrange ment having been Hied on the 9th?

Witness : On th Oth Hesketh and Richmond, acting for the National Bank, intended to seize tin debtor's furniture.

Mr Hesketh: And you thought these mort gages might be effected ? "Witness: I registered them to protect myself. With regard to Maxwell's affair, I received £300 as vendor. The property was sold by auction. 1 bought for £250. and sold to Maxwell for £:!00. Mr Levy has made a mistake as to this : 1 paid him £300. His Honor: I presume you keep books, Mr Ivlev-cr?

Mr Meyer: No, your Honor, Ido not. Witness: When I went to the Registrar's office. .Mr Kissling shewed me a paper from Mr Macfiarlane. impounding the deed. I said that Mr Macffarlaue had no authority to demand this deed. After some time I sot the deed. I took the deed out by instructions from Messrs Hussell and Devore, who were acting- for -the trustees. His Honor : I presume, Mr Meyer, you kept books of accourt. Witness: No. ~,, . His Honor : Hew do you make out your bills ? Witness: From documents in my possession ; deeds in connection with conveyancing. His Honor :Do yeu. not, keep a diary? Witness: I do now. Tiio second deed was executed on the 15th November. By Mr Devore : Montague and Meyers were first named as trustees in 1873. These names ware used, with their consent, and were ofr.cn used. They consented tn act as trustees for Mrs Levy and Mrs Goldwater. To His Honor: T know Mr Levy and Mr Goldwater are not very sreat scholars, and they could nat read the deed themselves. Hi 3 Honor: Did you read over these deeds to them? Witness: T explained the eflecfc of them. His Honor; Did yon explain to them that they acknowledged the receipt of money received from Messrs Montague and; Meyers? Witness: I cannot say that I did. 1 know perfectly well that there was no money passed. His Honor: Did they know that there, was a false- recital in the deed I Witness : I explained to them the effect of tho deed. His Honor :In preparing these deeds did you know that no money was to pass or intended to Witness • I did ; I believe so. His Honor: Yet, knowing that, you inserted in these deeds a statement of acknowledgement by Levy and Goldwater that they had received Mr Hesketh : Was there any particular reason for filing a deed of arrangement, and not one of!

insolvency—that would have given the same protection .' Witness : Iliad no particular reason. His Honor: I think it is greatly to be re gretted that there is not some branch of the Law Society here, or sonic recognised body, to take tip such conduct on the pan ot :i solicitor : it is conduct which ought, I think, to be brought prominently before the Court, to deal with tiud take such notice of as it deserves. Witness • I am very sorry to near your Honor make such a remark ; but. I can assure you tjiat 1 was not aware that I had done anything wrong. , , The Court rose, a little before five o clock, when the examination was adjourned until 2 p.m. to-day.

THIS DAY.

JiJThe case was resumed at 2 p.m. to-day. "Mr. H. S. Meyers was the lirst witness called. He deposed: At the time of my meeting of creditors. I knew nothing of the existence of the two transfers Since his meeting he had not seen them to his know ledge until the present moment. He did not know at the lima of the meeting anything about the property being assigned to him. He signed a declaration of trust a week or ten days before his meeting. He was not pressed to si;;n it. He had certain papers pre sented to him to si^ii, which he refused to sign. Mr. X Meyer asked him to sign them. _ He was ashed to resign the trust in connection with the whole 01 the property. H< refused to do so, as he had been trustee for the wives for several years, and he saw :v> reason , why he should resign. It was about three to four weeks previous to the meeting that he had been asked to sign. He did p.ot then know that he would have to seek the protection of the Court or call his creditors together. He was rather pressed at the time, and Mr.JMaytr said he (witness) might get into difficulties. Mr. Meyer was aware that he was pressed. Mr. Meyer asked him subsequently to sign the documents. He again refused. The same reasons were given as before, and he refused for the same reasons. He did not sign. Ho subsequently signed the declaration of trust. This was a day or two after the conversation with Mr. Meyer. This was before he called his meeting. He could not say wr.sther he was at that time aware that he would bo obliged to Cill a mcetinS. I Tile meeting was held on the Friday, and was c died j on the Thursday- He only saw the necessity for the i meeting on the "Wednesday. Some of his bills la I been I dishonoured at this time, but there was every prospect of their being taken up. His Honor : 1 am afraid that there is not so much importance attached to dishonouring a bill in this Com munity as there ought 10 be. He believed many commercial persons were in the habit of neglecting to pay their bills until they were dishonoured. Kxammatton continued : He did not know what had been assigned io him in the deeds of. transfer. At the time of signing the declaration, Messrs. Levy and 1 ('.oldwater had been security for him to the Bank. He j had not given any consideration to them for their guaran'ce. They had no remuneration for it whatever. When he refused to sign the resignation of trust he was not pressed to give any security for the property stand- j ing in his name. It was about six or eight weeks before his meeting that he gave securities to the ilank. | It was after this that he was asked to re-sign the trust. | He had given all the securities to the Hank before; the I lothjuly. It was previous to that date that he had been asked to give rdditional securities to the Siauk of New ,South Wales. Mr. Meyer and Mr. Levy asked him on various occasions to do this. He did not I comply. He could not say whether it was before or I a'ler he had been asked to re-sign th« ns] | 1 )ne guarantee of X'looo had been existing since me I National I tank started. A guarantee of also existed, for which the bank held .security. Levy also became security to the Hank for jC-zooo

on behalf of Myers IJros, He was a menrjei of that firm. He did not give Mr Levy any consideration for these guarantees. 'There were oilier Lrans.-xctions for which Mr Levy received consideration. It was for discounring certain bills. It was about three years a^u he was asked by Mr Levy to become trustee. lie simply asked him to become trustee. He said he was ill, and wanted to make some property over to his wife. He did not say what property he wanted to become trustee for. He was still trustee for .Mrs Levy and Mrs Goldwater. He could not tell the value of the property for which he was trustee. He did not know what it consisted of. The deed of trust was not in his pos-ession. He did not read it, as hu was acting under advice. He did not know whether there was any clause in the deed providing for hi^ becoming; bankrupt. He had not received any benefit from the property assigned to him. He could not say whether the property was worth ,£IOOO or £10,000. He believed that as loiilj ago as three years, some property had bc«i assigned to him as trustee. Mr K. Meyer prepared the deed of trust, and ho signed without reading. He never tooV- any value for signing. Moses Montague b ing sworn, deposed he was an importer of fancy koocls. He had be coma trustee tcr Mrs Levy and Mrs Gnlihvatcr. It was three or four years aj?o, at the request of Mr E. Meyer. Hu could not recollect what the properties were, but he believed it was stated. He became truacee on condition that he should not be expected to take much trouble about the property. He lirst wished to be released from the trust in the month 1 f June, this year. He did not then know whui properties he was trustee for. or their va ue. His reason for ■wishing to be relieved of the trust, was in conse quince or" lumo v. which lie heard, which induced him to oOßlc advice. The rpport~ were in reference to Mess's Levy and Goldwater's possession in connection with several mercan tile linns. The firm of H. S. Meyers and Co. was one of them. He mentioned his wisli to Mr Meyer. That was in the month of .June. It was prior to the application beinj-' made to Justs Holies and George. Ir. v.-.is about tic middle of June. ITe told Mr Mcjer lie felt concerned for his position. He told him he csp ;ctcd that there won Id he an pxamination like liiepresent, and he didn't want to be dva.',:-;<;d into it. He oculd not exactly say t tat ho anticipated Mr >'c ei-s becoming bank rupt, tint he had his mi.-^i' i•< s He did not think he had foßen asked to sign any declaration oft'USD before that recently signed. He h;>d signed some few documents in the early stage of his trusteeship, but he could not say what. He believed ho. was si ill trustee, us he had not been i-ii'e sed. He deoHne'l to sign tho declara tion of trust because he had beon advised not 'o sign anything after asking to be rei'-aso-'l. lie apprehended some difflculti is. He did not doubt the bona fides of the nsss^nments, but lie would not have been surprised 10 so- the whole lot of the mirties come into th<- R n-'i-'in^v Co'irt.^He ha I not seen the transfer deeds un il that moment. This to the conclusion of the examination. Mr Hepkcl h said after the evidence wnieh had been given he should not persist in his applica tion to have tho deeds set aside under .-e>'. •',;;, but he should anply under sec., 11!) that the Court, would declare the deed oj;arran.wnunt made by the debtors an act of bankruptcy, as having been inside voxatiously and frivolously and not bona lido, with a view to a beneiicial arranyfimnnt for the creditors. He submitted that the deed had not boon made at tho desire of the creditors, and without, any chance of its br in;; assented to by them. He further sup ported hi* application by reading an affidavit of Mr T. H. lviry. the Manager of the Bank of N.P.W. Mr Devore. on behalf of the dfVbtora, said he abouM offer 110 opposition to this course being pursued. Jlis Honor concurred with the counsel for the Trustee in Bankruptcy as to the wicflotn 'n abandoning the application under se< tion 6. Ho had grave doubqs whether he had the power to grant it. Th/» trustees had si yon their evidence straightforwardly, and had evinced no desire to conceal anything. Me certainly had the power to do what wa ■ now aske-1, and, as there was 110 opposition, he should declare that the deed of assignment dated Dili July, 187", between Bernard Levy and Nathan Goldwater, of the first part, and Thomas MaelrVi.rlanc of the second part, had been made voxatiously and frivilonsly, and was therefore an act,of bankruptcy, upon which any creditors may petition or take the usual steps. Mr Tyler, on behalf of the trustees under the transfer deed, asked for costs. His clients had bean oompelled to appear and defend the appli cation in its original shape. The application which had bsen complied with would not have been opposed by them, and they would not have gone to the expense of employing counsel to represent them. His Honor ordered the sum of £12 12s to be paid out of the estate, for this purpose. The Court rose at 3.15 p.m.

IN BANCO.

His Honor took his seat at I! o'clock. The following' bankrupts came up for ; discharge, viz : —William Smith, Ralph I Stevenson Smith, and James Yanulc. j Mr Dufaur appeared for the bankrupts. i A.s the rules had been compMed. with in ; each case, His Honor confirmed their crodi i tors' certificates of release, and granted their I discharge. « i FEASJ3K V. SHRRA AXD OTHERS. I This was a demurrer to defendant's pica. : Mr Kochfort appeared in support of tho ! demurrer, and Mr Hesketh in support of i the plea. j The particulars of this claim wore sonic | what intricate and involved some nice points iin the declaration. The question at issue | arose out of a co-partnership of ten persons, i who had subscribed a capital of ±'1000 for the equipment of a vessel for trading pur ' poses, but the venture not proving success- I ful the vessel was sold for £350, but aa ; plaintiff had nothing to do with the sale, !he was not willing to take a tenth of the i £350, but claimed a tenth of the £1000. j Counsel on boMi sides ai'giisd at great i length, quoting from a number ®f similar I cases.

| The continuation of the argument was adjourned until Friday next.

THE AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS.

A SIBETIKG of those interested iv the game of cricket was held at the Thames HoJ-el last night to consider the proposals made by Mr Jno. Con way, of Melbourne, in reference to bringing a team of Australian cricketers to Auckland. His Worship the Mayor presided, and about flve and-twenty gentlemen were present. The chair man opened the business by reading two letters which had been received from jllr Con way. in one of which that gentleman made a distinct offer I o bring the Australian team to Auckland on the same terms as were made with Lillywhite's All England Eleven. The discussion that ensued turned principally upon what those terms were, and there appeared to be considerable uncer tainty in regard to them. Mr W. F. Buekland, •who had acted as treasurer a,ad secretary on that occasion, was unavoidably ab

| sent. After the subject had been veil ventilated for about half an hour, it was pro posed by IVIr Kins?, and seconded by Mr Brown ing, that the proposal made by Mr Conway bo acceded to. This was followed by an amend ment by Mr Kent, seconded by Mr Dufaur. that a committee be appointed to confer wit.h the Domain Board and Jockey Club, and obtain all particulars as to probable expenses before replying ro Mr John Conway. On being put to the meeting, the amendment was earned. On the motion of Mr Jackson, seconded by Mr Mc- Donald, it, was resolved that a committc of live be appointed for the purpose of carrying'out the preceding resolution and report to another Tiieet ing. Kiajht names wore proposed, out of which the followingtivo were elected by oallot: Messrs W. F. Auckland. McDonald, Dnfaur, .1. Bennett, ' and J. Mumford. A vote of thanks to the chair man finished the business.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION.

The lire brigades had a- torchlight pro cession and anniversary dinner last night, which was very successful. lUO guestsi sat down. QUEEN OF MAY AMALGAMATION. The directors recoinincud the acceptance of an offer to aniiilyamatc with the Queen of Beauty if S,SOO shares are given them in the new company, the .same as the City of London and Queen of Beauty. Courts ami party, tributers, Knrangaliake obtained 7 ojes 10 dwt.s from 20 tons. SHAREMAKKET. Sales: Moanatairi, £S, £7 l~>s ; Kuraiiui Hill, 19s. >• c lers : Moanatairi US; Kura nui Hill, 20s ; City of Loud >», 12,; Piako, lOsfitlr Cure, Bs'(M ; Rod Queen, 2s Sd; Welcome, 5s 6'd. Buyers : Albumin, 59a ; Piako, 9.s 6'd; Cure'7s Gd ; Young New; Zealand, Os Gd ; Old Whan, 5s Gd. DUNEDIN, this day. FIRE BRIGADE COMPETITION. Owing to the failure of the Auckland Fire Brigade to arrange ;i competition this year, our brigade intend taking steps to send a team to Victoria next year. TOWN HALL DESIGNS. Mr Aicken, CE., of Auckland, author of the "Veritas" design for town hall, threatens the Council with an action for compensation for loss of time in preparing his plans. He had received a telegram informing him that the plans would be received if posted on the appointed date, and they were afterwards refused as being too late, in consequence of an objection from other designers: LICFNSED VICTUALLERS AND LOCAL OPTION. Some Licensed Victuallers have called the Council's attention to section IS9 of the Local Option Bill, which charge's the cost of taking a -vote under the Act against the licensed fees collected. The Council agreed to request Mr Reeves to bring under the notice of the Government the undesirable nature of the clause. The Council unanimously agreed to Mr Fish's motion to adopt the Municipal Act in such a manner that there should be no Mayoral election in November. Mr Walter stated that that was the under standing of the late Council, but his state ment received contradiction. JOCKEY CLUB. The Jockey Club had a very successful meeting, The attendance was larger than ever before known, on account of interest in the election of new committee. Despite the unusually large expenditure of £S,2OS during the year, the Club commence this' season with a credit balance of £1,782. The Club was the means of adding £240 to the Benevolent Asylum Fund. The, effort to elect quite a new committee was unsuccess ful ; only one old member of it not being raturncd. GOOD TEMPLAR PETITIONS. The Good Templars have forwarded to Mr Fox live petitions for his bill, bearing 6,627 signatures ; 2,260 from Dnnodin and suburbs, 2,OS«> from inland towns, and 1,092 from Southland. AGENT FOPi VICTORIA INSURANCE COMPANY. Mr Brindlcy, of Cliristcliurch, is ap pointed agent of the Victoria Insurance Co., vice Mr Mears. On dit that Koputai is to be purchased by a Lyttelton firm. (I'ItKSS AGENCY). LYTTELTON, this day. Sailed : Ellerton, for Auckland. WELLINGTON, this day. ARRIVAL OF AN ENGLISH SHIP. Arrived.— Olenlogon, ship, from London, 07 days out. She has no passengers, but a full cargo, consigned to the New Zealand Shipping Company. (She 3i;;d a goud passage to the Capo, but afterwards un settled stormy weather. ' WELLINGTON, this day. IMMIGRANTS FOIL AUCKLAND. The Agent-General advises that the Otaki has sailed for Auckland with 214 immigrants. POL [(!E CO U I IT.—Tins Day. (Before Thomas M.acii'arlaue, and Joseph Newman, Esquires, Justices of the Peace.) MENTAL FOR. Laurence Devereux, A.lcibiados (Smith, and John Albert, Duror, were severally charged with b^ing drunk last night, and subjected to a fine of ">s each, THE MAGIC RTXG. George John Howes was charged with larceny, as a bailee, of five gold rings, value £•2 10s, the property of John Ilowell, on the 6th instant. Mr Tyler appeared for prisoner, and pleaded not guilty, and said further, that when the circumstances were brought to light he thought it would be clear that no criminal offence had been com mitted. He had oidy just received in structions for the defence, and would there fore ask for a remand until Friday next. Sub-Inspector Pardy said that other cases were likely to be urged against the prisoner ; lie could not say that such would be brought forward, and therefore lie would not object to a remand. The remand was accordingly granted. Mr Tyler asked that prisoner might be admitted to bail, as he was a person of respectability and means. The Bench admitted prisoner to bail, himself in £100, and two sureties in £5C each. DROWNING IN THE WAIKATO KlVEltipSg Ox Saturday last, Constable Walker, in company with two others, proceeded down the Waikato River in search of a dead body, said to have been seen in the river. When a little below Mr Underwood's place part of a human body was found, and con veyed to Mercer. An inquest was held at the Court-house before Captain Jackson (coroner) and a respectable jury, of which Mr Wells was chosen foreman. On view ing the body it was found that there was iio means of identification, owing to the advanced state of decomposition.fCionstable Walker stated the circumstances of finding the body, etc., and said that about the month of January last a boy named Pickup was drowned in the Waikato River while bathing, and his body had not been found. The father of this boy was then called, and stated that hi had no doubt that the re mains were those of his son. The jury returned a verdict to the effect that deceased was found in the Waikato River drowned, but how the body came there, or ■who the deceased was, there was no evidence to shew. Mr Pickup had the remains for warded to Rangiriri for interment.

THE MOANATAIRI.

The following telegram was received this morning from ]\[r It. Comer, the Mine- Manager of the Moanatairi Goldmiuing Company:—

" GRAHAMSTOWN, 11.25 a.m._ > '■' Mr F. A. Wince, Manager Moanatairi Goldmininsj Company, Auckland.—Have cut through No 9 reef, south cross-cut 150 ---feet level. Strong lode, four feet thick, with copper and mineral showing* Good indication?. —Eodert COMER."

AUSTRALIAN SPORTING.

Tirij following; arc the latest quotation on the principal sporting events in Australia:—

A.J.o. Derby. 2 Lo 1 agst Chester. 'V.R.C. Derby. 7 to 2 agst First Kins* 6—l Cheester S - i Waterford S — I Rapidity 10 — i Any other. Mei,boubn*k Cur. 100 to 7 a^sr. Savanaka 100 —4 —— Vagabond 100 4 Tom Kirk 100 — o Artful .Toe 100 — 3 Haricot 100 — 3 Robinson Crusoe 100 — ."5 Xewmin:-ter 100 — 3 The Painter 100 — 3 — — Chester. The acceptances for the Melbourne Cup are due to-day.

The Hawkesbiiry Spring Meeting takes place on .the 16th and 18th inst. Timothy is liist favourite for the Grand Handicap.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—£22 ss; sellers, £22 10s. National Bank—Buyers, "0s; sellers, 72*. Colonial Ac— J2a Or], 13s ; sellers, 13s (ex div). South British Insurance—Buyers, Sis; sellers, 82s 6d (new). National Insurance—3.'Js ; buyers, 32s 6d. Now Zealand Insurance—lo2s; sellers, 102s Gd. Caledonian (double)—7ss, 80s. Moanatairi—£7 lf>s, AS ; buyers, £7 15s. Waitekauri—9s (id, 9s !)d. Albumia—sßa (id, 5!)3; buyers, OS3 Gd; sellcr3, 60s.

Welcome—Buyers, os ; sellers, 5s 6d. Union Beach—l7s lid. Piako—Buyer?, 9s ltd. Tokatea—Kellers, 9s Gd. JOSKi'H NEWMAN. Chairman.

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1877.



Remnants of Carpets at a Sacriii.ee REMNANTS of Floor Cloth at a Sacrifice REMNANTS of Dress Goods at a Sacriiice Housekeepers have now a rare chance of procuring short lengths of Brusscl and Tapestry carpets and Floor Cloths low. Two weeks prior to Stock-taking we shall sell Remnants below cost price. Full 25 .per cent reduction made to eifect a clearance. HoLLOWAY and Gaelick have 15 patterns in Linoleum to select from ; carpets, upwards of 100 patterns to choose from. English, American, and Colonial made Furniture, for Drawing, Dining, and Bedrooms. Bedding of every description. The patent Roller Blind of the Age, procurable only at the CITY HALL ARCADE, ilolloway and Garlick, Proprietors. To the Editor : Sir, • In reference to Mr Bailey's challenge in last night's STAR as owner of the Brothers, my reply to it is that I am a poor man, and at the present I have not the money nor the time to race the Pet again. It was understood the last match was to have been the finish of my racing with the Pet, as Mr Bailey was sending her to Wellington. lie said the last time we iailed, nil he wanted was a good breeze for his boat to win, as the previous race was only a drifting match, on which occasion lie Avon. He got what he wanted, and a fair beating into the bargain. If Mr Bailey wants to race the Brothers again, he will have to wait until the 29th of January next, and then race for public money, and by that time he will have had the opportunity of building a better boat than the Pet.—l remain, yours, .1. HUNT.— [A DVT.]



"TKXTANTED. a Man avlio understands V* plain cooking, for a country hotel.— Apply at thu Thames Hotel. WANT ED, an Assistant Waiter at the Occidental Hotel. Young man pre ferred 6 WANTED, Cook and Laundress (Wai kato hotel), Boy able to milk, Female Housekeeper or' tolerable refinement; a Boy to beuseful(ThamesHotel).-Hannaford'_ResistiT, Queen-street. a Housemaid, for un hotel IT at tlie Thames; also, a young- Man for the kitchen.—Apply at the Commercial Hotel. WANTED, a General Servant—Apply to Mrs. Easdown, Queen-street. W~AlNTET)^7i~yood General Servant, and a Nnrsegirl. References required. Apply Mrs. Waymouth, Scarborough Terrace, Parnell. WANTED, a new or second-hand Vertical or Horizontal Engine, to drive one of Mcsaer & Thorpe".-, largest size Sausage Machines.—A. 1 tornwall. WANTED, a strong active Lad as Errand Boy.—Apply at this office. _ WANTED to Sell, a "Fast Trotting Buggy Mare, good action.—Apply to D. Hamilton, Confectioner, opposite the Market, Queen-street. WANTED, a good General Servant at once.—Apply at lliis oiticc. WANTED, Nos. 3 and 5 Imray's Chaits West Pacific.—Apply to L. D. Nathan and Co. WANTED, immediately, for a term, in good re'ghbourhood, a sor 6-roomed House.—Apply "G," office of this paper. WATL LN G PORK PIES, 4d. each ; Pork Sausages, (id; Beef Sausages, Id; Chops, Id.—G. Hiilme. Butcher, Queen-street. WXNTEI), respectable Board and Kesi denee for a "j'ound man, not far from town.— A.ddrcss C.U.J., Star O/Hce. WANTED, a good General Servant- Apply to I.l~s. Bennett, Franklin Eoad, next to Captain Harrison's. WANTED, for cash, a Second-hand Kitchen Stove,with Boiler; Bend width and depth. Also, a round Iron Copper, no ob jection if rusty. State price. &c., to M. Cook, Pitt-street, onposite Mr. Clark's. __^ WANTED, a good General Servant. — Apply Hibcrnia Hotel, Onehunga. WANTED, a thorough good Grocer; must be a good counter hand; security required —Apply X.V.Z., Star Office. "TTSTANTED, a respectable person to If assist in the Nursery and light house work, middle-aged person preferred; references indispensable.—Mrs. \V. P. Featherstone, Devon port, North Shore. WANTED, a strong active Lad, to drive a Baker's Cart.—o. Burton, Par nell Bakery. WANTED, a first-class Cook for an Hotel in the country-—Apply at Cruick sh/nnk & Cos. WANTED, an Engagement as Engineer at a Saw Mill. Will also undertake the Blacksmithing; six (6) years experience.— Address J.K.J., Post-office, Auckland. ANTED KNOWN, Mes. GKICE, Newmarket, has opened a Select Registry Office for Servants, where the wants of employers and the unemployed will be care fully attended to. Terms moderate. ~\KT ANTED KNOWN, this is for Two V ? Weeks only!— Children's Auckland Lace Boots, as large as 10 to 13, 4s 6d per pair ; Men's Auckland Bluchers, 6s Gd to 7s 6d; my 2s. Black Tea is a great bargain; Spectacles, Is, worth 2s Cd; Eye-glasses, with handles, 9d ; Purses, 2d to Is Cd ; Bonnet Shapes, 6d, worth Is Gd : Berlin Wool, Id and 5d per doz.; Finger ing Wool, __d per hank ; Maori Portraits, 4s per doz. ; Condensed Milk, <ld per tin; lib. tins of good Cocoa, Id ; large Rack-combs, _d ; Tooth combs, Id; superior ditto, id.—W, H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. WANTED KNOWN—MUFFINS ! ! ! MUFFINS! MUFFINS !—E. H. PERCY begs to inform his friends and the public gene rally that he has commenced Business in, the above line at his late Premises, Lome-street Bakery, and trusts by producing the superior quality of Goods ar> 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, Lome-street. A number of good Lads and Men wanted. WANTED PURCHASERS for extra strong Brass-tipped Cart Hames, suit able for the heaviest work, pi-ice Ss. 6d. per pair; 33-inch Knuckle-jointed, cased all over. Brass-tipped Scotch Hamcs, 12s. Cd. per pair; 36-inch, do., do., do., 13s. 6d. Other kinds pro portionaly cheap. Also, for a small quantity of Clark's celebrated " Hoplcmuroma," 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 celebrated Riding Saddles, with military open panels and extra-strong bar-plated trees, complete, with mounts. £3 17s. Gd. Clip ping Machines, from 15s, each.—W. S. JONES. Manufacturer and Importer of Saddlery and Harness, Queen-street. "inrrANTED Known, that D. GOLBIE is TT prepared to smpply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Heuse Blocks, Posts, Kails, Hardwood Felloes, Sharta, lro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Sioiigles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, ai his Yards, Cub torn-house-street. ONETDUjNI) KEWAKD7— Lost, from Mount Eden, a WMte Cow in Calf.—The finder on returning the same to W. Cole % Mount 1 Eden, shall rec : ive the above reward,



"TENANTED KNOWN, that J. C. Stovin ?? Mineral Merchant, is a Purchaser of Copper, Tin, Lead, Blend, Antimony, Cinnabar, Nickel Silver, Bismuth. Plumbago, and other ores and minerals.—Office: No. 11, Insurance Buildings, Axiekland. _____ ME N S Handsome Strong Leather Satchels reduced to 3s 6d, is, and . r>s, worth double the money ; Handsome two-blade Penknives, Is: Darning Needles. -5 for 2d; Wide Lace. Id per yard: lot of Ribbon, Id per yard: Kibbon Velvet, IS yards for is; Poll Combs, Id; a few lion's Hats left. Is, Is fid, and 2s; a few Books cheap: Note Paper, unruled, "id per quire; Ruled ditto, -Id; Envelopes. 25 for 3d; Children's Hair Nets. Od: Men's Superior Socks, Gd; Women's StOckingß, Gd; Slate Pen cils, Od per 100 ; Lead Pencils, *Sd per doz.; Pen holders, Jd per doz.: Long Leather Laces, with tags. 2d per doz. ; iiandy Shovels. o'd each.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson street. FOII SALE, on en.«y terms, a 4-roomed Cottage -Ponsonby.—Apply to H. X. Gar land, Wyndham-strcot. F^)R SALE (cheap), in thclieart of the- City, Freehold Allotment, 50 x 107, with lofty, well ventilated building-. 27 x 107 feet, admirably suited for a Builder'^ Shop, Manu factory, Cooperate, Iron Foundry, &c. Price, £:»O.—S. Vaile. House and Land Agent, Sho.-t ---land-street, next the Post-office. FOit SALE OR LEASE, all tliose Extonsivo Premises situated in Stanlej'- \ street and Graft on Road, lately used as a Brewery and Distillery, having all the appliances for conducting a largo manufacturing business. The Plant is suitable for Sugar Crushing, Oil Cake Works, or other business requiring large vats and accommodation.—Apply to \V. AITKTCN, Land Agent. jt*TJ *2£\ —Four-roomed House for Sale in c£»'JL.O''U'. Symonds-street. near Windmill; easy terms taken.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. J TWO Large Sheds, suitable for Store or Workshops, to Let. at junction of Cook and Albert-streets : low rent; GO x 20, aiid 11 x 20. —C. "Williamson, Vulcan Lane. 4?T~ZSL ~K —X° RTH SHORK.— Four-roomed cx^ S^^ttJ. House and outhouses for Sale for £11;"); any terms arranged; garden, unsurpassed view.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. Also, six roomed House. TO LET, a Villa Residence, near Junc tion Hotel, every convenience for a family. —Apply to John Hancock, United Service Hotel, Queen-street. O LET, a House in Alten Road.— Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. nPIO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, JL with office fittings fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the law, wine, or general mercantile business. —Apply to W. Aitken. J2*<ffrd\ to £1000 LENT, on Building dW nut \j> Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. T ARE TAKAPUNA—For Sale, cheap, JLJ a Farm of 31 acres, fenced, and chiefly in grass, -well laid out with Orchard and Ornamen tal Trees, with an eight-roomed Ilouse (fur nished), Ont-houses, Horses, Harness, Carts, Cows, and Farming Implements.—Apply R. and R. Duder. Land Agents. EXAMINE TflE LARGE STOCK WATCHES at ALEXANDER'S before purchasing. GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN B A N X R U P T C Y. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act. 187G," and of the Bankruptcy of Ebkxkxee Fitness, of Newton, Builder, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Creditors of the said Ebenezer Fitness will be held in my oflice. Supreme Court Build ings, on Saturday, the 11th instant, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to givo an Order of Discharge to the abovenamed Debtor. THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. Hughes & Gtcorge, Debtor's Solicitors, Shortland-streot, Auckland. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT. IX BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1570,"' and in the Bankruptcy of Thomas Dilubhaxd, of the City of Auckland, Agent, a Debtor. This is to notify that Thomas Gillibrand, of the City of Auckland, .Agent, has this day filed a Statement that he is unable to meet his engage ments with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to bo held at the Supreme Court Ilouse, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 14th day of August instant., at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated, at Auckland, this 7th day of August, U"' H.WILLIAMSON. Deputy Registrar. mENDERS for the Erection of a School- JL house at Ellerslie will fee received at the Office of the Board oil Education, Wyndham street, Auckland, until coon on THURSDAY, 23rd August instant. Plan and specification at the Office of the Board. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. GAOL SUPPLIES. Tenders arc invited for the supply of Rations and Medical Comforts for the Auckland Gaol, from the 20th of August to the 31st of Decem ber, 1877. Tenders addressed to the Visiting Justices will be received up to the 15th instant, at the Gaol, where general conditions and specifica tions may be seen. The lowest or any other tender not necessarily accepted. By order. R. G. FOUNTAIN, Under-Secretary. m O BUILDERS. JL Tenders arc invited up to noon on FRIDAY, 10th instant, for the erection of a House on the Great North Road. Plans and specifications at my house, Chas. Waddingham, Cracroft-street, Newton. __ m ~~0 B U I L D E II S. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 11th instant, for the erection of a Cottage at Panmure. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. nnENDERS will bo received up to noon JL on MONDAY, 13th instant, for Iron \V ork in connection with Steaming Apparatus re quired at Otahuhu. Particulars at Mr. Erring ton s Office, Queen-street. FISHER & CO. nnENDERS are invited for the Purchase -*- of the A.S.P. Co.'s steamers SOUTHERN CROSS, PRETTY JANE, AND STAR OF THE SOUTH, To be sent in any time on or before September Ist, 1877, addressed to the Directors A.S.P. Com pany. Every information will be given by the Manager on application. Tenders will be received for the Steamers as one lot or separately. WILLIAM LODDER, Manager and Engineer A.S.P. Co. PinENDERS are invited for delivering JL about 800 yards of Stone for the Onehunga Wharf. Specifications to be seen on the works. Tenders to be sent in on or before the 13th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.—Sutherland and Smith, Contractors. O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to 11 o'clock on SATURDAY, tb.e 18th August, for the ereciion of a Villa Residence, at the Pah Farm, far the Hon. James Ysilliamson.. Plans, &c^<it my office-, Queen-streets EDWARD MAHONEY, Aachiiect. rp ob v i I d c pr~s! Tenders will be received uj> to noon on TUESDAY, the 11th instant, fay She erection of a L>welling-house in Nelson-slreet. PlauSi &c., at my effice, Qaeen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect.



. i A RCH HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. E -c3L , I In pursuance of " The Rating Act. IS7G." it is hereby notified that it is the "intention of the Arch Hill District Board, after the expira tion of 12 days from the publication hereof, to Miuke a Hateo; Nincpcncc m the Pound upon the value of the rateable pmperty within the said, fistiict, as appearing in the Valuation Roll now in force in the said District, for a period of nine months, commencing Ist July instant, and end ing3lst March, 1573,-ftnd that the said Rate wall become payable en the loih day of August proximo. And it is further notified that the Ratebook is open for inspection by all ratepayers, at the store ot Mr. J. H. Jouning, Great North Road, any day except Sundays, between the hours of 8 a.m. and (>.30 p.m., without fee. Dated this 26th day of July, \ r> 1577 K. W. MORRISON, Chairmau Arch-Hill Highway Board. IN THE ESTATE OF~ WILLIAM JL NICOL, DECEASED. The Trustees of th« above Estate will not be responsible, for any Debts contracted without their written consent. W. J. CAWKWJBLL, Vulcan Lane. ANY Person having a Book on "Trades Union" would grjatly oblige the Provi sional Committee of tuts Auckland Labourers' Union by leaving- same at the Star Office. Great care will be taken with it, and promptly returned. LOST or Strayed, from Onehuuga, on 20th July, jiii old Bundle Cow, branded GL.—Whoever brings the same to Thomas S. VV nite,JHardington's Flat," will be rewarded. 16 fc H ; E° THEII s" -A^T]D " pet'" In reply to the Challenge of last nis,rht to the Builders of the " Brothers:" in the final race there was a good l:i\e:'.e. a dead beat, and run. We have never accepted nor given challenges. We have no time nor inclination, neither is there any necessity for us getting up private matches. J. W. Carr has ever done his best to prepare for the Regatta Day. J. W. C. & Son will endeavour to keep uy their good name as successful competitors ;U the Auckland Regattas, and will be content with the result. J. W. CARR & SOX, Boat niilders, Next Gas-worrks. TCT'OVELTIES ! ! "rKTOVELTIES ! ! ! A LARGE Sjpliwm^fvl JUST SHIPMENT OF B|| "lL ''-| OPENED J. BROWN & SON, Shobtlandstbkkt. For the future SHEET MUSIC published at Is, will be sold at 35., and that at 3a. will be sold at 2s. 6d. No MUSIC will be Booked, and any Accounts must be paid before the 27th instant to Receive the Benefit of. the Reduction. 0 . £>ROW>7 & OON will be open on SATURDAY till 9 p.m. till further notice. O T £ C E. 1 will not be responsible for any Debts con tented by my wife after this date. HERE SCHOTT. RATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE -Ll INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £05,0C0 This purely Local Company Insures against FIRH3 and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Clams. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branoh "15 U C A T I O N. All interested in the Education System of the Colony are requested to attend a Public Meeting at tbe Yotmar Men's Christian Association Rooms, TO-MORROW (Thursday), at 7.30 p.m. for the purpose of considering the Bill at present before the Assembly. J. HERBERT BURNS, Cnaimian City Etist. ■W. GORRIE, Chairman School Committee City "West, OAMUEL /^OOMBES & fiO., HAVING PURCHASED, &3T FOE CASH, -Bi TliE BANKRPUT STOCK OF CLOTHING, IX THE E3Tx\.TE OF Messrs. X". B. Plant & Co., OF NAPIER, WILL BE PREPARED TO OFFER THE SAME TO THE PUBLIC esr IN A FEW DAY S. Full particulars in a future issue. HE UNION FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. The List of Applications will CLOSE on the loth instant, up to which date aoplications will be received by the Union Bank of Australia, where forms can be obtained. O BRIDGE CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. BRIDGE and all kinds of IRONWORK made at Lowest Rates. J. M. VIVIAN, TARANAKI FOUNDRY/, New Plymouth. MONDAY, ACJGUST 13. HANDSOME NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PIANOFORTE, KARANGAHAPE ROAD, NEAR THE WIND-MILL. M. JONES & C O. HAVE received instructions from a Gentleman leaving the Colony, to sell by auction, at his residence, Karangahape Road, opposite Jewish Cemetery, on Monday next, 13th instant, at 11 a.m., The ENTIRE NEW HOUSEHOLD FURNH TORE AND EFFECTS, comprising— Walnut Pianoforte, Trichord, by Bord, new, and cost 80 guineas; Green and Horse-hair Suites. Mahogany Table, Rimu Cheffonier, Bookcase, Brussel? Carpet, Handsome Silver Tea ana uottee * Service, Lusters, Pictures, Clock, Fender and Fire-irons, Poles and Curtails. Grates, Coalscuttle, Massive Rimu Bed stead with Hangings, Hair Mattrass, Toilet Table. Washstands and Ware, Marble slab Gla^s, Rimu Chest Drawers, Kitchen Utens 1 , &c, Firewool, Coal, Fowls, &c. FRIDAY, AUGUST~I(X TIMBER ! TIMBER ! TIMBER ! L. W. E A T O N HAS received instructions to sell by auction, at the Timber Yards of C. .A.. Harris, Breakwater Road, on Friday, !0:h inst., at 2 o'clock, 30.000 feet Kauri Boards and Scantling, lj?. 9x:1,9x1,9s IV, 6x2. In lots to suit purchasers,