Fire at Rangariri.

r, ;, reported that Mr Charles Bell's store ll RanSriri caught fire yesterday hut was 'S^Jo________

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

r-iRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

Kihvard Scott fell off the Moanatairi . ~i nva v this morning, and broke his leg. A workman in the Queen of Beauty was iuiured this morning by a fall of earth. The extent not known. He was taken to the- hospital. .... . „. H.M.S. Sappho is 3list coming up oft Littlejohn's Moanatairi Tribute, 7ozs iQdAvts I2grs. The Queen of May got 251bs specimens i)n< morning, and is driving through the Imperial CroAvn, at loav level, to commence .-it once. SHAREMARK ET. Business done: Moanatairi, £S 15s ~; Caledonia, 2Ss ; Waitekauri, 15s 6d; Waiotahi, 265. Sellers : Moanatairi, £9 ; Alburnia, 58s 5d ; Caledonias, 100s ; Queen of the May, 24s ; Piako, 10s (id ; Cures, Gs gd • Waitekauri, lGs ; Welcome, 5s Gd ; Yomi" NeAV Zealand, 8?. .Buyers : Moana tairi, £3 15 ; Kuranui Hill, 26s ; Cures, 6s fill. '

COROMANDEL, this day-

SPECIMENS FROM THE WAVERLY.

Waverly specimens equal to three ounces per pound were brought down yesterday by one of the Directors. The leader is be coming stronger as it is extended. Pride of Tokatea. —The Directors, accom panied by Mr Bennett, visited the mine to-day, and are highly satisfied with the prospects for the future. 1 SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

A serious accident occurred to sx] son of Mr Montgomery Davis, a lad—while chop. ping timber from a tree he cut through the «ip*of his knee to the bone.

WHANUAEEI, this day.

This afternoon's " Advocate " contains an able article urging a Government Department of Agriculture. Whangarei settlers are petitioning In spector Thompson to appoint a district police constable.

RUSSELL, this day. Arrivals—Gem, Julia Price, Onward, Elsinore, Dram, Maud, Magic. Sailed—Lagoda for New Bedford ; James Arnold for a cruise, and Leo for Auckland.

TAURANGA, this day.

SHIPBUILDING.—CHAMPION SKATING.

Mr William Whyte, ship-builder, from Mercury Bay. has leased an allotment on the beach outside the town, and starts building forthwith. He has built some of the fastest vessels out of Auckland.

Taylor and Lillie, champion skaters, are expected here per Wanaka from the South for a short season.

DUNEDIN, this day. Mr Macaudrew's resolution to set aside £1000 towards scholarships, was agreed to in principle by the Council, but all speakers opposed them on the score of the Council's inability to spare the money. Mr Harris Avould have supported the resolution if it had beeu made to read that any surplus, after providing and fitting up the iicav building, should be devoted to the purpose. The Vice-Chancellor and the ReA-. Mr Stafford both referred to the fact, that at the present time some thirty scholarships offered by the New Zealand University Avent begging practically. The resolutions were negatived by a majority. The Hospital Committee after agreeing to the proposed exchange, refuse to carry out the agreement AA'ith the City Council to remove the hospital to the Belt. There was another fight in the City Council, over the means of exit by the Princess Theatre in case of fire. Mr Fish succeeded in carrying a resolution limiting the license to a month, to enable the Council, if the alteration made proved efficacious. WALKER ON HIS AUCKLAND RECEPTION. Walker being intevvieAved by a " Times " reporter, said of Auckland : His sojourn there was anything but agreeable, although lie made a few good friends who stood by him nobly. There was prejudice against him, in consequence of the teaching of his controls. Mr Bettany, avlio had professed friendship for him, and had got into his confidence, and made overtures to enter into partnership with him, which he rejected, turned against him, and spread false reports as to his previous character and occupation. Such as that he aa'iis only in his normal condition when lie appeared to be in his alleged trance state; that he was engaged on the literary staff .of the Toledo "Review"; that he Avas an acrobat, accomplished scholar, mimic, Sec Trifles Avere magnified by him and others into serious charges, and every endeavour wag made to injure him iv the eyes of the public. .'...-. The Chicago Minstrels break up here:

[PRESS -AGENCY.]

HOKITIKA, this day.

THE STEAMER ALBION.

The steamer Albion isnot yet tenaerea. The sea is rough. The steamer is expected to be tendered to-day. - She has signalled that the latter part of the trip has-been very rough. Lost a lifeboat and thirty feet of railing.?.,) •• \ *.-•". •■•:■ . -

''■ ';"*-' WELLINGTON, this day. KATIKATI SPECIAL SETTLEMENT. Mr,Yesey Stewart and Mr Farnall inter viewed:- the Government to-day re the enlargement of the Katikati. Special. Settle ment The .Government, finally agreed to endorse the terms-«greed on by the Auck land 7 Waste Lands Board.'.' ; THE SUEZ MAIL. Dr. Lemon-has receiA'ed information from: Adelaide that the BahgalOre/ with the- Suez, mails, passed Cape Borda. at 4.30, this morning. : ••-,.: .•-...-.•• ■' ; -: HIS EXCELLENCY THE, GOVERNOR. Lord Normahby leaves for Nelson to morrow evening:in the Hinemoa. It is ex pected .'that/ his "stay .-will, be till- next Wednesday... ■• ■ ... -~;■■. - - .

• .:*."> "nITNEDIN. this day.

CITY MATTERS.

' The Ratepayers* Roll for Dunedin will be reduced by one half this year, through the stringency of the Rating Act. Negotia tions for exchanging a site on thetoAvn belt^ for the present •general, hospital, has fallen: through. The attention of the City Council has been called to the dilapidated, un sightly, and . uncomfortable condition of some'of'the city Cabs, and necessary* authority has-been given'for riding inspec tion. The City Council has resolved to, improve the cricket reserve by erecting.a picket feiice at a cdstjpf £450.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

Bank of N.Z.—Buyers. £21 Jss. '''.' Colonial Bank—los ; buyers. Us Sbiith British Insurance-Buyers, 97s 61; sellers, 100s., '-'•'" "P n - ' National Insurance—Buyers, 32s New Zealand Insurance—loos. Union Sash and Door Co.—Buyers, 97s 6d. lied Queen—Sellers. 3sCd. * __^_ Caledonian j(dble)—93s;,Od, 100s;. Sellers, 102s ' Moanatairi—£3 Iss to £9 •; buyers, £3 15s; sellers, £9. Curs—Buyers. 6s 63. . . ~ Waitekauri—lss 9d; 16s; buyers, 15s ; sellers, 163:; . ' . . - ,-,- . .. -/. ■ . . Alburnia— Sellers, oSs. ~....- --t^OAvn Princess—Buyers, Is Cd. Waverley;_2s9d; . ..-.--.-.- Umon lJeach_.2ss.6d; sellers, 27s 6d. l QkatSa—Buyers.'lOS; sellers, 10s. v '"- : '•'■'-:• Queen of Beauty -Sellers, _ls6d. -' -

FOOTBALL MEETING.

A meeting of football players Avas held last night, at the Thames Hotel, to consider the question of how tbe rules could be modified so as to render the game less dangerous. Fully fifty admirers of the game attended. Mr Thos , Henderson, junr., was voted to tbe chair, and ; introduced the business. He said that the ! recent sad accident had caused a A'cry general j expression of opinion that the Rugby Union i Rules were too rough, and they had met to ; discuss whether it would be advisable to substi j tute other rules for them or modify th«m in | some way. He might mention that the Hamil j ton Club had decided not to play any more this ] season, and Avere desirous of hearing their j opinion. Mr E. Burgess was recpiested to act 1 as secretary to the meeting, and Mr Abrams tten proposed, "That the Rugby Union rules remain in force." Mr T. Haultain seconded the motion, to Avhich Mr E. Burgess nroposed an • amendment, " That, as a trial, tAvo "matches be played Avith the following alterations in the rules, A-iz., that Ru;e 15 be made to read as rol.OAVs:— 1. 'It is not lawful for a player Avho lias the ball to run more than ten yards, unless a, lair catch has been made? 2. ' That the words Avnen the ball is fairly held' be expunged from I Rule IS." Mr D. Tonks seconded the motion. Mr Nolan proposed, as another amendment. That the rules remain as at present, and that i the Secretary Avrite to the Southern Clubs, and get their opinion on the matter." The amend ments of Mr Nolan and Mr Burgess Avere then put, and lost, and the original motion, AA'ith the addition of the Avords " Avith such modifications | as may be found necessary," suggested by Mr jA. King, carried. Mr King then proposed, : ' That No. 7 and part of No. 8 of the Victorian Rules be appended to the Rugby Union Rules, and adhered to AvhereA'er they were at variance AA'ith them. (These rules prohibit running with the ball more than is necessary for a kick, make it compulsory on a player to drop the ball directly he is collared, and prohibit hacking, slinging, and rabbitting).* This proposal, though strongly supported by Mr Herries and seA'eral others present, Avas negatived by 13 against j9 on being put to the vote. Eventually a pro j position made by Mr Burgess Avas carried, to • the effect that rule 57 be altered to read as j follows :—" No hacking or hacking-over, trip pinsr-up, slinging, rabbitting, or butting, shall be allowed under any circumstances whateA'er." i The meeting then separated.

THE THEATRE.

The .picturesque drama of Conrad and Lizette was "represented last evening in the Theatre Royal, for the fifth time. There AA'as no diminu tion in the attention, or sign of Avearines in the realisation of the scenes, but all Avent " merry as a marriage bell ". as Byron said long ago. Messrs Baker and Farron succeeded in keeping the house in roars of laughter, and their singu larly clever impersonation* won the free greet ings of the audience. The scenery is-representa tive. and the music of the orchestra all that could be desired. The local talent of the lingering professionals of the city aid in making " Conrad and Lizette," a picture in detail, and -worthy of liberal patronage. As to-night Avill be the last Of this popular comic drama, Aye warn our readers not to miss the last opportunity of its acquaintance.

MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.

To the Editor: Sir, —In your issue of yesterday your correspondent "Subscriber" is liable to lead the public astray by stating that one of the rooms of the Institute Avas a "gambling room." The only room I imagine he can allude to is the che33 room, but none but an ignoranv'S would call chess playing, gambling. Perhaps some allowance may be made for the writer, as it appears he had " fossils " on the brain at the time. —Chess.

MR FIRTH'S LECTURE AT NEW MARKET.

Ay-fry interesting and useful lecture Avas deli vered last eA-enint. by J. C. Firth, Esq., before the members of the NeAvmarket Literary Associ ation, entitled " Lions in the Way." The lecture was delivered in the Newmarket Hall, and the chair Ava3 occupied by the Yen, Archdeacon Pritt. Mr Firth was greeted Avith]much|applausc, and commenced his lecture by quoting from Banyan's immortal allegory, where the pilgrim in climbing the Hill of Difficulty, beheld " tho lions in the way." Mr Firth then illustrated the scene described by Bunyan, anq\. placed before his audience the obstacles, impediments, trou bles, and sorroAVS of life, to which life's pilgrims are subjected, but Avhich cannot materially harm us, if avc keep in the midst of the way, which AA-as the lesson Bunyan intended to convey by his picture. We have not space for a full report of Mr Firth's excellent and instructive lecture so ably exDOiinded, "We are always trying to avoid a'difficulty," said the lecturer, "aa'c fre quently endeavour to ignore its existence, and we are constantly hoping to escape from it, but to little purpose. Fret and worry ourselves as we Avili, it yields nothing to our petulance. Our fears but intensify its power over us. In our present state of existence, difficulty is simply a condition of life, unavoidable—nay, necessary to the right development of the capabilities with which the Creator has endowed us. So general, nay.so uniA'ersal a condition of things is no acci dental circumstance. Difficulty is a laAv of life inseparable from the feeble, imperfect state to which man has been reduced by disobedience to the Divine commands, It. is more than a law; it is a part of the punishment attendant upon the infraction of that law. And yet, bitter though it be, the punishment, if rightly used, becomes under the Divine goverment of the Avorld, a wholesome stimulant to aid us to attain to a letter, nobler, and a happier life. The lecturer described the lions or difficulties in the schoolboy's Avay—in the path of know ledge—then in the way of filling situations hohorablv. Young men, clerks, and others, have to face the lions, and young women also. Many of the lions, however, as the lecturer proved, Avere chained, but one of the greatest of unchained lions Avas drink and the love of it, which the Anglo-Saxon race Avith a grim per versity unchains in every part of the world. Mr Firth described this lion in a peculiarly graphic but terrible light. Touching these unchained lions, Mr Firth said, "At your command these lions of drink have sprung into existence all over the land, nay, I may say, throughout th* Empire. The responsibility for all the tears, all the misery, all the ruin they create,does not, rest on the shoulders of the publicans, nor does it, he at the door of the Government; but it rests— and iustly rests- on you alone." Other lions by the AA'ay Avere pointed out, and their character explained, and the lecture, full of sound afivice, was brought to a close Avith the following remarks:—"Young men, let me advise you not rashly to seek or create difficulties, not always nor rashly to beard a lion in his den, but to face them-when inevitable. Not to flee from them like whining cOAvards, but to fight them with a braA-e and heroic spirit. Let your object* be wise and virtuous, pursue them with a valiant ardcur, and a courageous self-control, and.though you may often be well nigh overwhelmed Avith the storms of adversity.—like the brave and skilful mariner who has a good ship under him, and a safe port before him—you may hope to bring your storm-tossed bark safely into your desired haven;" The Chairman, in.proposing a vote of thanks to Mr Firth, regretted the small ness of the attendance. The vote, on being seconded, Avas carried by acclamation. Mr Firth.expressed his thanks, and the people separated.

NEWS FROM THE WAR.

Gaily the paper man ■ •' ---i Touched his guitar. ■• -• . > While he -was reading the :,,...:...- NeAVS from the war. Singing " You feet your boots Now " here'll be fun; We don't Care who it shoots, ' War has begun." He sang as hOAV he kneAV, . Six months before, There'd have to be .aJSu.- , ~ .. , Ropean vvar. >.'.t : Noav he was glad enough That it had come, .-••-,. _hd his heart laughed at the Roll of the drum. But when.the Czar at last. Arming his youth, Sent Petrovlarsichravst Over to Pfuth, WhenTbraimrustchukus: ' -v MetStchobielefstt, Sighed the newspaper man •-•-■> •' Give us a rest." No rest; for 'Khalifat- ' _ -; -P ". ' Irtschuskcamos- ■■■■■■■■■■ '~<• --■ Dsripstefoalmat- '• . , . -~ Phrstchigolos V 1 ; Met in the field ivhere ...... • .., - -. ; . Guigaervenogdrih- r.WM Wallahnoskwapcktlnere- ,_ Prstch, etc. . . ■,-_ -, —Burlington Hawkeye.

Our Goldfields.

AUCKLAND.G.M. Co.

The follOAvingisa copy of the mine mana ger's report received to-day :—-.'? I have to inform the directors'that Dixon and party, contractors for 200 ft. of driving .through Auckland G.M.Co's ground, made a_ fair start on the 13th inst, and are now m about 10 feet in nice sandstone country through which there are numerous small quartz shingles,and I should not be at all surprised if a reef is met Avith before the continua tion of the Waitekauri lode is struck.' GOLDEN ARROW G. M. C. A director's meeting in this Company was held last night at Grahamstown. It was reported that the•■tnumvay. would be finished in a fortnight, when crushing would be commenced. Mr Joseph Haward was elected a director, and Mr R, M. Mitchell, secretary to the Company. I PHG-NIX G.M. COMPANY; •The Directors are about to purchase and erect a - battery on. tlie ground mfjfg taken no; the prospects of- winch a^,aid to

HARBOUR RECLAMATIONS AND PROPOSED STREETS.

A CONFERENCE betAveen the Harbour Board and City Council Avas held at the Harbour Board office this afternoon, to discuss the formation of the proposed new streets on the reclamation works on the Avest side of the wharf. Captain Daldy Avas in the chair, and the following gentlemen were present :— Harbour Board : Messrs Niccol, McKen zie, Boylan, Masefield, Heather. City Council: Councillors Goldie, Wad dell, Prime, Dickson. Mr P. A. Phillips, the Toavii Clerk, was present, and apologised for the absence of the Mayor, who had been obliged to leave toAvn this morning. After some desultory conversation on the business of the meeting, Mr Phillips said a telegrsm had been received by the Mayor from the Government, stating that the per mission asked for to extend the city boun dary to the reclamations depended on the result of a conference Avith the Harbour Board.

Captain Daldy said he had not heard of this telegram, but he had drawn up Avhat he understood to be a statement of the difficulty. The memorandum setting for the terns was read by the chairman. A considerable discussion followed, in which Messrs Goldie, Dickson, Masefield, Prime, Boylan, and Heather took part. As there Avas not a quorum of the Har bour Board, and the Mayor Avas not present, it Avas determined to aIIOAV the question to stand OA'er for a future meeting, neither Board to take action in the meantime AYith out commimicatins. with the other.

One of the Advantages of direct communication Avith America is apparent by the introduction of the Self-Acting Roller Blind. This Holler Blind is perfection. Works in the most natural and easy manner. No side lines and rack? to get out of order. It falls and rises noiselessly, and the instant response to the gentlest touch of the hand is a mos) pleasing feature. It has been patented and tested for the last 12 years in America, superseding all other kinds. The ROLLER BLIND OF THE AGE is obtainable only at the City Hall Arcade. All iicav Buildings should be fitted with them, the expense being very little more than the old fashioned sort, and they can be supplied for windows of any size by HolloAvay and Garlick, General House Furnishers.— [Adyt.l



GEORGE COOK'S 'BUSSES From opposite Coombes's. Kyber Pass and Newmarket, Daily, at 9.15 a.m. 9.15 a.m. 10.45 a.m. 11.15 a.m. 12.15 p.m. 12.45 p.m. 1.45 p.m. 2.15 p.m. 3.15 p.m. 3.45 p.m. 4.45 p.m. 5.15 p.m. 8.15 p.m. 6.45 p.m. Leaves Newmarket: 10 a.m. 10.30 a.m. 11.30 a.m. 12 noon. 1 p.m. 1.30 p.m, 2.30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Saturday evening: S. 8.30,!;0. 9.30, 10, 10.30, 11. CEORGE COOK, AS7- n Voflf>lr)-=t»->»pf. MR. IMPE V' S OT A H U?H U COACHES LeaA-e Otaliuhu at 7.55 a.m. 9.15 a.m. 1.45 p.m. 4.0 p.m. Meet Train at Penrose at 11.0 a.m. 2.0 p.m. 4.15 p.m. iSsSfcN. T>ARGE FOR SALE. I§l*l__> TO CLOSE PARTNERSHIP J_£&S_ZT ACCOUNTS.—"LADY OF THE •*'" *a— LAKE," seven months old, built by R. Dunning, of Mahurangi, of the best materials, carries 00 tons firewood, sails well, and is as handy as a boat to work. Apply to H. F. ANDERSON & CO. T3OARD OF EDUCATION. Wanted, an Assistant GoA-erness for the Auck land Girls' Training and High School. Salary, £50 per annum.—Apply to the undersigned, on or before Monday, 25th June instant. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. m O MEDICAL jM EN Wanted, in a thriving district in Auckland, a Medical Man. Practise Avorth £350 to £600, or £700 per annum. First named sum guaranteed. Married man much preferred.—Apply, stating ace and qualifications, to fc J. M. DARGAVILLE, -* Auckland. 0 PRINTERS.—Wanted, a First-class Jobbing Hand to take charge of a Jobbing Office ; permanent employment for suitable man. Applyjto J. Hughes, Wellington. WANTED, a General Servant ; refer ences required.—Apply to Mrs. G. S. Jakins, Ponsonbyßoad. WANTED, a General Servant ; must understand plain cooking, for the W.»i kato.—Apply at once at Riding's Boarding-house, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, comfortable 5 or 6-roomed House near town ; good tenant.—Beta. Star Oflice. VS7"ANTED, a respectable Servant, AA'ith Vf Mrs. Stanford. York Hotel, Newton. ANTED, a young Girl to make lier silt generally useful; must be accus tomed to children.—Apply Mrs. Carte, Seafield VieAV Road, off Kyber Pas 3. "YX7ANTED, by a competent person, a 7 ? situation as Housekeeper to elderly gentleman or Avidower.—Address- "E.D.;" Star Ofilce. WANTED, an energetic Partner in profitable Import and Produce Business. General mercantile, knowledge indispensable.— For further particulars apply, by letter, to "C.F.R.," Star Office. - WANTED, to Lease, for one or tAvo years, a four-roomed House and Allot ment; state rent, etc —A.8.C., Star office. WANTED, a thorough Nursemaid of about tAventy years of age, Avho can also do housemaid's work.—Apply office Jof this paper. _____ _______ "YTTANTED, a Vessel to carry from * T 120,000 to 150.000 feet baulk timber frcm Auckland to Wangaroa.—Cruickshank and Co., 16, Queen-street. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Apply to Mrs J. W. James, Russell street, Poneonby.' T%7 ANTED, a General Servant—Apply T T Mrs. Willoughby, Carleton G ore Road, close to Seafield VieAY. .. - ■ -: . "WT ANTED, a Mail or Boy to milk and V 7 work on a farm.—Apply to John Hueston, near Henderson'3 Mill, ANTED, a good General Servant for the North Shore. One who can milk preferred.—Apply at the Devonport Post office. . WANTED, at the Brush Works, tAvo . smart Lads, about 14 to IS of age, as apprentices.—Apply at once toThos. J. Harbntt, Victoria-street East. WANTED, a Nursegiri, who can do Housemaid's work as well.—Apply at office of .this paper. - - -■ ANTED, a strong Youth to ride out for orders, and attend to horses.—Apply to R. Reeves. Butcher. Victoria-street. \\T ANTED, Young Men Boarders^ at W 18s. per week; separate rooms.—Mrs. Robinson, Hobson-street, opposite Scotia Hotel. WANTED, Cattle to graze at Ellerslie. Well Avatered well grassed paddocks. Every care taken.—James A. Brown, Ellerslie Hotel. XXT ANTED, at the NeAvton Sanitary W Pipe Works—Old Waste Fire Brick or Fire Clay Goods in any quantity, for AA'hich 20s. per ton cash Avill be paid.—Geo. Boyd. \\T ANTED, iv or near .NeAvinarket, Y'T Board and Residence for a single gentleman.—H-, Star office. ______ WANTED to Rent, a small two, three, or four-roomed Cottage on volcanic soil, within about a mile of the Eden Vine Hotel.— Apply to " A.8.C.," at this office. State rent, &c. - -■. - -- ■• ----- • WTANTED, a Housemaid to Avait at • Y'V table: middle-aged preferred (good place), Housemaid for Waikato Hotel; and Girl abe to ' milk.—Hannaford's Registry* '■ Ou-reivstxoci,. ;- T "■"■ '■-" •"-



i "\\7" ANTED ETSOWN, "Gents' hand iY T some Satchels Is.; j__adies' hand-sewn 1 Prunella Boots 63. 6d. ;?Organ Con f certinas, 6d.—W,H. RampiSr. Wyndham-street. "VXTANTED the Public to Know, L. H. T T GREEN is leaAnng his Non-sery in Sea field View, and Avill sell off all his stock of Shelter, Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs, at half price. The following prices will show:—Pinns Insignus, i)s r$ do-x^Ctoprgssus' jV^ifrocarpa, 12s $ doz.; Camellias. Azaleas, and Rhododendrons, Is 6d each (200,000); two-year-old Thorn Quicks, extra strong, 12s per 1000; and all other Nursery Stock equally cheap.—L.^._t. Green, Seafield VieAV Nursery, off the Grafton Road. WANTED KNOWN, Jiat every des crlption-; o£, and Fancy Printing is executed at the Evening Star Steam Printing Worl^s^ .Latest. Novelties in English and American1 Tj^p©; Scripts equal to Lithography; Material for Posters and Illumi nated Bills obtainable in no-Other Printing Office in the Colonies. ANTED Ij^OWlfeithatJ. G. Stovin; Mineral ilerchant", is a' Rurchaser of Copper, Tin, Leadaßlend,cAntim«ny, Cinnabar, Nickel Silver, Bismuthv-yiuriibago, and other ores and minerals.—Office: No. 9, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. ANTED KnownTthat D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Tirabe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings;- Broad-Timber,'House Blocks,. Posts, Rails, HardAvodd' Felloes, ' Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gunk Lathft .Shingles. &c, Sec. at the lowest marker price, at-his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. __^_ r ... r .y rr y. . WANTED KNOWS, ' that MRS. McGRATH has removed from Aber crombie-strect to the bottom of "Wakefield-street, near its junction AA'ith Queen-street, right, hand side. Orders taken for Ladies' Boots, Men's Bluchers, Lace-ups, and Watertights. Repairs neatly and promptly evented. , ANTED, Old and Ncav Roofs to cover. 'Duleyi_"'PfiSeht-Composition, Avarranted fire and waterproof. Guaranteed for five years. Price;'os square yard.—Apply J. T. Duley, at Messrs. Kattern and Shepherd's Elliott-stre'et, Auckland. WANTED KNOWN, that Smoky Chimneys can be thoroughly cured by Thos. Killip, General Blacksmith, Parnell Rise. N.B.—No cure no^ pay.. , ; .... WANTED KNOWN, a bargain, in Children's and Women's Strong Boots; more 20-keyed Organ Concertinas, 6s and 8s each; Kits, for marketing, Is; Elastic Dress Holders, 2d; Ladies' Stockings, 6d: Mens Superior Socks, 6d; Photographs of the Thames, 3s per dozen ; large mopn tc&j. ditto, 6d, 9d, and Is; Good Black Tea, gs'rSuperior Mixed ditto, 2s 6d ; very largo bars Of Soap, 6d ; Epsom Salts, Gd doz.; Children'S'Boa'Maff arid Collaret com bined, 2s; Berlin Wool, 4d and od per dozen ; Fingering Wool, od per hank; Wooden Barrel Taps, Id each ; Leather Laces, 3d per doz.—W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-street. ANTED KNOWN, Men's Strong Handsome Travelling Bags, half price, Is, ss, and 6s; Pocket Knives, OH; Lhdies' Fas hionable Black StraAV Ha*s, Is 3d; Wolfe's Celebrated Hand-sewn Prunella Hoots, 6s 6d; a feAV Bronze Boots, Is 6d; Ladies' Black Leather Sewn Slippers, 3s 6d; Clouds, Is Cd ; Children's ditto, 9d; Elastic. 12 yards for 6d; Cold Ear rings. 6U per pair; ditto Brooches, 9d ; fresh lot of Flowers, id per.spray; Scissors, lOd per pair; Note Paper, 2d pei'quire ; best ditto, Id; Enve lopes, 25 for 3d; Spectacles (tAvo kindß), Is per pair,; Children's Handkerchief far Is.—W. H. Dampier. General Dealer, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert-street. TENDERS FOR. THE SUPPLY OF TIMBER. Town Clerk's Office, Juno 20, 1877. The City Council Avill receiA'o Tenders for supply of the above, until 2.30 of WEDNES DAY, 27th instant, in terms of specification at the office of the City'^u^yfe'yor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. P. AI'PHILIPS. Town Clerk. TENDERS FOR--T.HE SUPPLY OF HORSE FEED. Town Clerk's Office, June 20, 1877. The City Council will receive Tenders for supply of the above, until 2.30 p.m. of WED NESDAY, the 27th instant, in terms of specifi cations at the office of the City Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. P. A. PHILIPS, ToAvn Clerk. TENDERS Avill be received by the under signed up to noon 30th' instant, for Three to Five Years Lease of the Glebe Land, in the Village of Panmure, containing 5 acres jnore or less, noAv in the occupation of Mr. James Fleming. The highest or any* other tender not necessarily accepted. ■ JAMES WILLS, . Churchwarden, Panmure. HOME FOR NEGLECTED AND DESTITUTE ■OtHLDREN. TENDERS for Supplies will be received till noon on FRIDAY, 22nd Jung, 1577, at the office of Mr. Andreav Stewart, Que'erPstreet:—- Meat, best quality- (^lowonce for bone) Bread, best quality per 21b. loaf Flour, best quality; Oatmeal.-Rice, Sugar, Split R<3as, Pearl Barney, Tea, and Soap (best yeJloAv).,. ..,,' .' Coals (WangareT,"screc.ried); delivered in bags, v n >...»>«:.«;,;,'.-.:, v.: FireAvood (Titree>»»- - - Samples of Groceries^ accompany tendors. June 19,1877. ■*. • (..CfX-'h f . TENDERS fprtho -Ejection of-a Teacher's Residence at' MaungataAvhiri Valley Avill be received at the office "of the Board of Educa tion, WyndhanVstreet./Auefiflaud. not later than 12 o'clock noon on TUESDAY,.3rd July, 1877. Plan and specific_t'i"o_-'(ro he-Seen at the office of the Board, or on application to Mr. EdAvard Rhodes, Chairman of School Committee, Pokeno Hill. ..... ~__-. :. ---' 1-ur- 'VINCENT E. RICE, -•C fi:XMA4< Secretary. TENDERS c are.^]>jit"e^i9r Jhe Purchase' of tho A.SvEt'Corfa steanierS'? SOUTHERN "CROSS. . - ,-fi ■■■:;■ __o>:-p.k '»», - . STAR OF^THS 3PUTH, •( To be sent in any time-on or before Septembe Ist, 1877, addrekye^S^C^ectors'A.S.P. Com pany. iX(Cnflt Aytfjfaggp imm&iH- / 07 <'.. \* EA'ery information will baaiajSv^n-'^byr.thjal Manager on appHo«t!bW *_™™' ™™ ? ™ Manager and Engineer A.S.P. Co. A UCKLANDU^^_AIMtiII' * BOARD. TENDERS "t^^sM&^JiWm>< c> rting; eTO_^ ffiAlTO -supplies, - ] FOR HARBOUR- DEP^RfMENT.'-■*-> '-** ...,,,.■ ~„ ... ~ ~ .., .-.:'f4..<T i Harbopr Beard Office,. -.>_.. u,tj.?i»k Auckland, 20th .Jiu»^.lß7^. f , ; . ; Separate Tenders will ba^*ef.Qived .at ,this office until TUESDAY v the iristant,'atnoon, for Ironwork, TMrfr^i^kHih^-Tloals, and Sup plies for Harbour Department, in terms of con ditions to be seen St JBMiafifeer-s Office. Tenders to be endorsed' respectively " Tender for Ironwork," <VJRffll_tffyß*!Tiea»*i__." ''Coals," and " Supplies for-Harbour Department." ~H>VII^^M - , ri ~ t . I .Chairman. .. .-( a 1 sS3 ___ itl x r SJ __Ss J. Flowerday. Commander, from Onehunga Wharf, on SATUj|£I&Y, f ne£t, atFor"Seight r&Wm&i___ffil}W *** '^:"" CO,M_EE6*«iCCBrAJ,DY, Agents; Or, A^.B^R;^^S,>Ong^unga. (ti TT IS GDOfe^fio^lhe WoHd'should I not forgWnoyr^_&;H_s _«*fn endured by a single harmless _atro_ at the hands of des potism, and in thesacrfidnama of God."—Motley. Mr. Ewington's lecture at the North Shore to nigh^ ySy IVTOVELTY.— ByiWeJi^.Zealandia from i3l San Franciscol-I^i.it^wls Pecan Nuts. —I-ummcr and Co. . HE regiilar.^lcatibiy--Meeting of tfae^ Prince of u Wales •"Jaodge, sNo. 1338,!. E.G., will be held at*_uri_ja%e<B«»i_<,r Star Hotel, Albert-street, TO-MORROW (Thursday) even ing, at '30 p,m.y 3FSBitOr_._ie.'d__ifed.-^-Byorder of the W.M. sgA&agg &*£_%£ j'r'j- \'■ -'.n.-i ■• ___. r"F.O TAILORS. -^:WanMH va rgoo^Hand. 1. John F. Saundei:spgge^s.tr r ee,t. . p\ R G A N SL^P^AISU V ] . MAJIgW &£ *h Some of thoSfebe&uM&Jl instruments are noAV on sale at their Sole Agents in Auckiatd. ■::«. <me»»_s » .»■-*.»!; . re•■ HOFF MA N. &.. »o'K<! • pVano QUEKN-STR-ESS.t_-li s, i * tf<si?& (Next to hJtftt W^Sw^ir^p};;' -.; -;• • '



TNI> I AN C'll U TN'E V, JL AT CLOSE BROS. f\ X F OR D SAUSAGE, CLOSE BROS. SPANISH OLIVES, AT CbQSE BROS. ft. C. G REENWOOr) ' AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT. jet Office : Corner of Shortland and qukknt-streets. Out-door Auction Sales of any and every description undertaken, and all matters apper taining therto properly balanced, and proceeds paid over within three days after day of sale. For Sale, several first-olasa 11 and 5-ropmed Cottages (freehold) within ten minutes Avalk of Qiiflen-street. Prices, £150, £160, .£lB5, £210, £250; and £325. Terms easy. For Sale, one or two really good Farms near town, suitable for dairy purposes.- For Sale, several Villa Residences within three miles of toAvn. on good roads. Have masmificent vi«Avs and several acres of land attached to thefli. Prices range from £100 to £1200 each. For Sale, a Block of Land on the line of the Mount Albert and Whau raihvay, about 50 acres ; commands a magnifteient view (in fact, one of the best in the prbAdnce). The roads are good, land of fair quality ; situated within three minutes walk of a raihvay station ; Avould ansAver Avell if cut up into viUa sites or building allotments, and Avill be sold a great bargain. Terms easy. . For Sale, a first-class Country Hotel doing a steady and improA'ing business, together with six acres of good pasture land. The hotel is replete Avith eA'ery convenience, is almost new, situated in a rapidly rising district, and Avithin six miles of tOAvn by a main road, Terms very easy, and price low. For Sale, large blocks of Land of various sizes in the province of Auckland. . "■ For Sale, Allotments in and around the city. • For Sale, Farjns improved; near to town. i For Sale, Farms in the Waikato and up. North. •' - ',■ ■■ :' - -■' -.' | Every information given -to persona wanting Farms, Land, or Hohses/and time nor trouble spared to please the purchaser. For other Properties of every description,, see Advertising.Boards at oflice, corner Shorthand and Queen-streets. ; ' ' R. C GREENWOOD, Out Door, Auctioneer, House,. Land, and Estate Agent. Offices : Shortland and Queen-streets. PR E S E R VED, GINGER, AT CLOSE BROS. PR ES E RYED COMQUATS, AT :■■ CLOSE BROS. PR ESERVED TAMARINDS, AT CLOSE BROS. AS P A R A G US, AT " CLOSK BROS. R. B. SCHW AR ZB ACH (Fhom the University Eye-Clinics op Berlin), SPECIALIST FOR DISEASES OF THE EYE. EAR, THROAT, AND CHEST, can be Consulted up to July Ist, at the DEVON SHIRE HOUSE, late Captain Casey's, Hobson street, Auckland. S3L Hours, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PERSONS are CAUTIONED from giving credit to Mrs Joseph Fortune, of Napier, her husband not holding himself liable. JOSEPH FORTUNE. Napier. June 19,1877. PERSIAN DATES, AT CLOSE BROS. TWT O T I C E. To the Inhabitants of Auckland and Suburbs. The undersigned haA'ing opened a Shop in his old premises, hopes by strict attention to business to receive a share of support.—T. HAMILTON, Baker, Albert-street. T>ARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that a Co-partnership has this day been entered into betAveen Henry Edward Partridge, Tobacconist, Queen-street, Auckland, and Henry Edward Wooixams, late of Coromandel, under the style or term of "PARTRIDGE & WOOLLAMS, Wholesale and Retail Tobacconists, Queen-street, Auck land." ' (Si-n0... HENRY E. PARTRIDGE, isi^nea; HENRY E. WOOLLAMS. THE CO-PARTNERS solicit a continu ance of the liberal patronage hitherto ac corded to Henry E. Partridge, assuring their Customers that no pains shall be wanting on their part to merit the same. PARTRIDGE & WOOLLAMS. CHURCH OF ENGLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, PARNELL. (Affiliated to the Neav Zealand U*iv_rsit_). QUARTER DAYS .-—January 27, April 12, July 3, September 27. The next term begins on MONDAY, July 3. JAS. ADAMS, 8.A., Head Master. 9 A TTEN T lON '—AUCKLAND _____ • ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS. The Battery and Band will assemble at the Drill-shfid, for Monthly Inspection, on THURS DAY EVENING, the 21st instant, at 7.30. Uniform: Full Dress. J. HERBERT BURNS, • ■ - Captain Commanding. "jl/TELBOURNE CUP, .18 7 7.. MR. J. J. MILLER may bo consulted as usual. Limited to 2000, distributed thus—First. £1000; Second. £100; Third, £150; Starters divided i £250; Non-starters, £200. Result immediately forwarded to all subscribers. Commissions executed. Office : Bull and Mouth Hotel,,; Boorke-street, Melbourne. ...,', ..' NOTICE OF REMO V 'AL. .■".fCHAS. BURTON wishes to inform hisedsi tomers and the public generally that he is NO\Vt REMOVING ipto the S}iop lately occupied by Mr. Messenger, 'two doors "below his present premises.^ The Dining Rooms will bg..replete, wjth every convenience.- I Up stairs fho- Ladies'-' Room will be fitted up with every accommoda tion. , i*._«s|s|_-*$ C.B. begs to thank his numoi'ous^aeistdmer^i and friends for the very liberal?patrpnage.they < have accorded him since he fifes' (commenced businees. and having noAV moife Commodious premises he will be able to offer thepiiJQints of all descriptions, Poultry, and all the.^Macie's of the season; and trusts by cleah|_n:gis3r:an& Strict attention to their Avants. topsii&S.t^fcon tinuance Of their support in his hew premises, CHLAS. BURTON,^*- • - „r Queen-street andJParhell. , A^UUrtLAjfiy Pfr&ANEN^CO' J\. OPERA.T.IV^..BUILJD|NG.AMP INVESTMENT Office—93, Queen-street. LOANS granted upon, approved securities of. Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £2fk to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable; in instalments, at the ftfilpAving rates for every £100 borroAved:— ;■ Repayments extend-r> A - wp«»v Total amount ing over er vve?*' Repayable. ________ _ ■> ,-■ -. ■'," *^_F d. 1 _•-.£ s. di ..-'j 4 years.. .. .. 12 6, ,130 0 0 6 years .. .. .... , 9 I*--* 143 9 2 8 years .. ..iS~' ■__& 156 7 6 10 years %MrW% 162 15 3 DEPOSITS received at tbe ; fallowing rates— 12} months or longer .. 6'pe'rcerit. per annum sj7day'snptige «,. - I .".., _> . ,?. ~ , ", .-'■ t r< r : v JOliN BATGHsIR, f i V. K'.AJ') ,:. Secretary. Zjypfe ylB % FOR'SALE, IV LOTS TO, SUIT ~ PURCHASERS. - i '-"'H -" .- ■-•■• '' i h-.i- to" 'r -f • ' ,>■:': Iff-rtV Superior tq: any other .Coal' for Engineer and ' '," ; ti -;'. : ;; ,.Smith,Avork. ~. ,'.,?>-..... i - ;,-: '"P." CL A R K,':-^Zp:~'Z; • '"<''"^SHIPPiNG'AGEN'T, I ONEHUNGA". ~ 'J . 1~0 s c v,ivK;;o";'t?#i!E*^'sj „• ~,_,,.tba>mi^ckant&' ...;., • Queen -street,. Auckland. PICKLED M rA.: N GOE S, JXX. I "P'»4 P~- ■■- --.-"-.■ '- ,;■, . . CLOSK'RROfe:- ,; ~..; 1 AAA, MEM'S -TWEED, TRO.U ---IUUU SER3' AND';VESTS," at 18s 6d, Avorth 30s, at , ;: >f sAMUfcL -coombes: &• Co., ' l 1 Cily Clothing Mart, 92, (Jacen-ttreet, Auek'and. *""Trj«)gßßM___w_i«^fii < *ij_«>Mra»««jifT -itrT,_,.__ r, . . , ,:."..._.! ,:,-,,,:.-_..- -^-*~^v- -,:■ -,-i™„-,_.



FOR SALE |efoeap>, Saddle Hotel, Tokatea RaEse, Coromandel. House doing fair business. Owner- leaving ©» ace unt of bad health only.—-_3>ply to the Proprietor on premises- JJ" O T^" I C E. For Immediate Sale. M 3 acres of €_oiee Land, within three-quasters of a mile from HelensvUle Raihvay Station; 200 acres of it is Avell Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orc_srds; 100 acres is covered Avitb timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con venient to market or any kauri in the colony,— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to "W. Aitken, Land Agent. T7IOR SALE, at Coromandel, a lasgfi (JD Hotel, Avith freehold allotment. Priceless I than half-cost of building.—F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. OR SALE, or to LET,, the Lease »f most Oentral Premises in Queen-street,— H. Partington. Stichbury's Buildings. F~OR SALE OR LEASE, all those Extensh'e Premises situated in Stanley street and Grafton Road, lately used as a BreAvery 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. AITKEN, Land Agent. FOR SALE, really cheap, a very comfortable Cottage in Domain Road, NeAvmaßket, Avith large freehold Allotment.— APPIy to John Soppctt, N 0..8,. Queen-street. FOR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage, three fireplaces, good Avell, &c. £160.—Apply at W. Baxter's Store. Great North Road. -4pa>A t 0 £ 10 00 LENT, on Building Smt &\J Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. FOR SALE, 2,430 Acres freehold Land, with 25,000,000 feet of Kauri Tim.ber, at Mercury Bay. This is a first-clais investment. —H. Partington, Estate Agent, iotichbury's Buildings. TO LET, in Parnell, a 3-roorned Cot tage ; rent, 6s.—Apply Mr. Nairn, Grocer. TO LET, a 2-roomed Cottage; rent, ss. Apply to Mr. Rogers, Grey-street. TO LET, a five-roomed House, in Co burg-street ; healthy situation, volcanic soil.—H. Partington. OFFICE TO LET, in best business position in Queen-street.—W. S. Jones Saddler, &c, Queen-street. r\ P O T I X I. TO LET, about six miles from Opotiki,—A STORE and HOTEL, seven rooms, just from the builder's hand; together with several acres of Land. This is a good opportunity for natiA'e trade. F. RING, Agent. Shortland-street. TO LET, a good House and Store in Mount Eden Road, near the Eden Vine Hotel; gas laid on.—Apply to Mr Carly, on the premises. TO LET, at Epsom, a Farm of 8 acres, with every convenience.—W. J. Cawk well, "Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage in the Manukau Road, Parnell.—R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. ___\ O LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, AArith Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 248. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. TO LET, a House on the Alten Road, containing 12 rooms.—Apply Wm. Aitken, Land Agent. TO LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by P. Comisky, Esq., comprising Twelve Rooms and Offices complete, together with Ten Acres of Land, tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TO LET, spacious and convenient Ornces, with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of Avater, suitable either for the law, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. TO LET, 5-roomed House, beautiful situation.—H. Partington, Estate Agent.g TI^O LET, that convenient Family Resi- I dence, containing 9 rooms, situated in the best part of Hobson-street, opposite Mr. C. Greenaway's.— Apply to Mr. W. E. Basten, on the premises. TO LET, the Shop at corner of Hobson and Victoria-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Abbot. Low rent to a good tenant.—Apply to Henderson & Macfarlane. TO LET, a Grocer's House and Shop, top of Hobson-street, containing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid or.—Apply toN. McCulsky, top of Hobson-street. . TO LET, an eleven-roomed House in Nelson-street.—Apply to F. A. White, Shortland-street. £Q KS. PER ACRE.—lmproved Farm V of 108 acres; 70 acres in grass, and fenced; good Orchard; House of four rooms, with outbuildhigs; also a good Stone Quarry; easy distance from Auckland.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, next the Post-office. Shortland-street. FOR SALE, T THE \ ~. _ STAFFORDSHIRE' IRON WORKS, HOBSON-STREET, near the Gasworks:— Large Consignments of Hardware at English prices. .' ~ .' Ship's Chains, 5-16 25/6, §21/6, -123/6, 9-16 and § 20/, 11-16 and \ 19/, \ and 117/, 1\ and 2 17/, per cAA't., with test certificate Avith each chain Boiler Rivets, J, f, J, |, 5-16. i," from'22/^cwt. Horse Nails, from /9 to ill <& lb. EAV-bank's Nails, from /3J to II © ib,- < Ewbank's Spikes, 7 and ?,./_£-$ ib. u-y ..;• Galvanized Spikes, 3 to 6, from /3 %1 lb. Galvanized Roofing Nails.) 2 and 2J, /4| $ lb. Galvanized Chains, 5-l«./4i, f /I $ lb. Copper Boat Nails, 1/6 W. lb.> - -' ■■•■•• * • Composition Spikes, /lO^lb. -.■:• .-.■<■ . . Carpenter's Rim Locks, Files, Sorews Boiler Mountings Steam Engine Boilers- Ship's Pumps and Windlasses ' Brass Castings, from 1/3 $ lb. Iron Castings, from 14/ $ cAvt. C. HAWKESWOOD. OREAT CLEARING __: op-_ll' -• WINTER STOCK. OT LIMITED TO FQUR.iWEEKS ONLY!! ' A. LIN^BIIRY.; & .CO., 204 & 206, QUEEN-STREET. A GENUINE CLEARING'SALJS. 'OF, . winter sTO.cKi;;'';.;.,, „ HAS THIS DAY^ COMMENCED. AND. WILL CONTINUE FOUR WEEKS ONLYf - ' During which the Entire Stock will ,;* besuljjected to such a ;■:,-... SWEEPING REDUCTION 4 1. N PRICE, That the object aimed at, namely, A LARGE REDUCTION IN STOCK IS SURE TO BE THE RESULT. R From the well-known quality of Goods kept this Popular. Establishment, the public may rest assured in.Vgettmg->the • Be,s.t of Everything- ;, at ajjd . Under Wholesale Prices!!! The STOCK consist* of every description of DRAPERY GOODS in r f SILKS. SHAWLS, MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, : ' BLANKETS > ' vr ' -:,v -':-:'. HOSHHRY. MILLINERY, LADIES'AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &c. Dressmaking on the Premises. Country Orders carefully and promtly 'executed. Comparison Invited.? .-'■-■;•" H. ' LI THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST!!! AX I N ABU -R V & /^<o. } •,,-JLi . m;rni_jL_L^V > 204 & 206, QUffiJEN-STi^lT. _ • -.'i )■:.;;'■:-.;-; '..' L< s : --V.ii. -• '.-> "..'.. ■ 0" -•'.-.-.-' - :, ~;■■:. l:;ar,' I 13 0 L L^E'^'"''^-^'.^.'^'^! The undersigned'haiyfe £ rL&x_o Assortnieitol ENGLISH ANLI 'AMERICAN: '• ! V }■'- ,J ROLLER SKATBB. ];, - -~, B*s£o2twi&3&, Zzl\Z QUEEN AN.D/HIGH'-STREETS,' -'"■" UCKLAND." 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T OST r from Cutler's Express last night' s JLJ somewhere betAveen Auckland and Re" ; mucra, a Tartan Woollen ShaAvl. - Anyone i returing the same to me will be rewarded.—J. Cutler, Express Driver, Queen-street, LOST, between Symonds-street and Han naford's, a Ladies' Back Hair Comb.—The finder reAvarde.d on leaving same at this office. FOUND, t_e Cheapest House in Town for Black or Blue Suits, made to measure, foi £1 10s. Where? Why, at J. Wit_r_M_J Victoria-street, opposite Cottage of Content. iflftS. REWARD^-Stolen or Strayed, JL \r from Maytown, Epsom, on night of the llth instant, a White and Tan Retriever, short tail, named " Roy."" 10s. if stolen, £5 o-i con- A'iction o/ thief.—E, B, Houlton, Epsom. OTR'VYED, int® my Paddocks some time JO ago, a Red and White Heifer Calf; no A'isible brand. If not claimed within one month, Avill be sold to pay damages.—T. J. Cole, Papa kura. THE Gentleman who took tho Blue Cloth • Overcoat by mistake from the vjnehutiga Masonic Hall, on the 19th instant, will" oblige the owner by returning the same to the Railway Hotel. Oaehnnga. YTNION REACH GOLD MINING/ \J COMPANY (LIMITED). ~' The Annual General Meeting of Sliareholdcrs' will be held in. Ulia Larcre Room, insurance BuildiDgs, Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 28th instant, at 2 p m. Business:—To receiA'c Directors' Report and Balance-sheet, and elect Directors and . Auditors. J. FRIAR CLARKE. Secretary. Auckland, 13t-h. June, 1577. ;." , P., IMPORTANT TO HIS WORSHIP, W. J. HURST, ESQ., MAYOR OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND, OR ANY OTHER GENTLEMEN. Codling's Bamslcy Chops, Rumpsieaks, Sieak and Kidney Pudding, giA'e everybody satisfac tion. The Hotel accommodation for first-class families and! commercial gentlemen is second to none in the colony. ARMY AND NAVY HOTEL, '" Auckland. ■BTOOTIrS IyriRANDA fiOAL. PPJCE AT THE YARD : Per ton. For Household Use 22s For Steaming Purposes (in quantities of not less than 5 tons) 18s The prices of the Miranda Coals from Mercer, 165., at Drury; at Papakura, 165.; at Papatol toi, 15s. j The Monster Seam—Fifty-five, Feet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS respecting this Valuable Mineral for both STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form theTbest evi dence of their excellence. The Coals are now in great demand, and are giving general satis faction, as the Testimonials Avill slioav :— Remuera, April 2S, IS77.—Mr. Foote : Dear Sir, I have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If you can continue to send the same quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yours.truly, T. Shokt. Auckland, N.Z., April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l am much pleased Avith the sample of coal sent from your mine; and I pre fer it to any of the NeAV Zealand coals, and quii c equal to the Newcastle coals. First, it does not corrode on the bars; second, it burns to very fine ash; third, less attention; and fourth, I believe the fire-bars will last three times as long. —I have the honor to be, yours truly, Henry Wilson, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland, May 7th. 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have found it very good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— Yours truly, G. Rhodes. Auckland, May 9,1877.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coals are very good or steaming purposes.—O. Hawkesavood. Governor BroAvne Hotel, April 30,1877.—Mr. James Foote: Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in quiry, we beg to inform you we are now using your Miranda Coal; it is good, and giA'es us satisfaction.—We are. Dear Sir, yours truly. DUNNINGHAM ; & KISG. , JAMES FOOTE, GILFILLAN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road. m O A R R.I V E, Ex "EPEHEMY": 34 tons FLOUR. ].- ,- Ex "Miss KILMANSEGG": 50 tons FLOUR 5 „ OATMEAL. ?-•"' EX " COEEA" : .rc.i=.-.-r.M_ - ■'■ 60 tons FLOUR. - , •/-.-. ;. v ■ Ex "Taupo": , . 'P};,\. " 10 cases BACON and HAM&:';. '. T. H. HALL & CO* •■■'Zu -High-street and Vulcan, L;4ne. '"• ___—. —___ . . _ T ___ 0 ?'M' s,. A ■•: ZM ':".* E By the Undersigned:— 250 sacks OATS ''P. ..' 120 bags-PEARL BARLEY =-riT^ -" " - PIGMEAL :"•___.. 25 cases CAN TERBURYgCHEESE, 7 „ „ BACON & HAMS 10 kegs BUTTER I 2 .cases .LARjD (in bladders sand tin.s).» . 2 «;< BAKING POWDER/ I • ■ I£ tv .'<".: i ■ ■■:: :. ,<P.rM '\ 10 bales HOPS 1 TEAS, half-chests and boies.'**' V i ■•,---. -1 i-...TO'*'rin.Vfj.« ■ v:■■>->■?: --PP/Pl^ ''"t.*H.''hA__j-&'oo^^'^'- *«<>•« ' . ~•..:•-..£ -- ■•-". ry.'i. : ■■-.- '.i ... ■-•,,■'■''. 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