POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Betore R. C. Barstow, Esq., R. M.) BACCHANALIAS VOLUNTEERS. The following sons of Bacchus were paraded this morning in the Police Court, under command of Captain Peter Finn, and subjected to the annexed fines :—Peter Finn, 5s ; Martin Dwyer, ss; Michael Burke, 5s ; George Jackson, 5s ; John Leonard, 10s ; and Wm. Elder, 20s, and five days imprisonment. CHARGES OF FORGING AND UTTERING. Morris Hyams, on bail, appeared to answer several charges of forging and uttering : (!) a transfer for 55 shares in the Tafrua Prospectors' Gold Mining Com pany (Limited), purporting to be signed by Wm. Young, with intent to defraud, on or about June 15, 1876; (2) 100 share?, on or about August 3 ; (3) 50 shares, on or about August 23 ; (4) 40 shares, on or about August '23 ; (5) 20 shares, on or about 2nd September. Mr Brookfield and Mr A. Whitaker appeared for the prosecution, and Mi- Tyler and Mr Hesketh for the prisoner. Mr Brookfield opened the case for the prosecution. Mr Whitaker elicited the evidence. George Winter deposed that he was secretary of the Tairua Prospectors' Gold mining Company (limited), now in liquida tion ; and produced the certificate of the corporation of the Company, also the regis tration of the sh ■ "(-holders.' The registered owner of the tn fer for fifty paid-up shares was William Vi mg ; the transfer was from Mr William John Hurst, of Auckland, to the said '^iii' m Young in consideration of the suit! •• H42 10s. TJiere were calls due upon tlic hares, but he had been unable to find William Young. _ lie was not person ally acquainted with William Young. £80 10s was due on these and other shares. James Frater, in the employ of Frater Brothers, mining agents, deposed that he kuew the prisoner, who was in the habit of doing business through their Thames office. He was in the employ of Messrs Barnett and Levy. He kuew the transfer marked "B.I." It was partly tilled in by himself, but he could not say who instructed him to describe Wm, Young as " storekeeper." Mr Tyler asked that witnesses might be ordered out of Court. Hi* Worship said he had the power to order counsel out of Court, but this was an indictable case, in which any person might be called ac a witness, Even if a witness was in Court his evidence could not be refused. Mr Hesketh considered that his Worship had the discretionary power ; he was sitting ministerially and not judicially ; and in a late ca*e where he (Mr Hesketh) had applied, witnesses were ordered out. His Worship said in that case he oulcred the Court to be cleared. He thought there could be no objection to witnesses remaining. After some further discussion, witnesses were ordered to leave the Court. Examination continued. Mr Hyams called several times respecting transfers in the Tairua Company, and by his instruc tions the name of William Young was given. He said Young was a shopman in their employ. He nerer saw William Young sign the transfers. Mr Hyams always took them away for the alleged purpose of getting the signature, and he (Mr Hyams) invariably brought them back ts the office. He could not say who paid the purchase money. His brother usually received payments. He treated the trans fers iv the usual way.

Cross-examined, by Mr Tyler

John Frater, of the firm of Prater Brothers, knew the accused, Mr Hyams. He had been instructed, to buy shares for him in the Tairna tioldmining Company (limited), bui ac could not remember datc-s. He was instructed that William Young was their storeman. He pur chased through the Auckland office, but could not say from whom. He could not say who registered the transfer. He purchased under Air Hyara's instructions, but not with the con dition that William Young's name should be inserted in the transfer. Cross-examined by Mr Heskcth. William Henry Young deposed that he was in the employ of Ivies.- it-; Barnett and Levy at the Thames. He knew Mr Hyams, but did not know hi? position vx the firm. He was at the Thames in IS7G. He never purchased shares ir. the TVirna Prospectors' Company, nor did he authorise anyone to purchase shares for him. The signatures 031 the transfers were not his. He! had seen '-Mr Hyams' signaturr often, and should take the signature to be his. He was away from the f tore four months through an accident, from June to October. There were two men successively in h.13 place during; his absence. One's name was William, but he did not know his surname. He signed a transfer for Mr Hyams once, but could not say whether it was on the Tairua Company; he' thought it wag. Thomas Ivlacillirlane, liquidator of the Tairua Company,:, deposed that there was a meeting held about a fortnight "go in respect of the said company, when William Young was called upon to shew cause why his name should be struck oft iron the list of contributors. He had applied to have it struck off, and accordingly it was done. The accused, ll.ya.ms, was then examined upon oath, and the transfers shewn to him, and amongst others B. T. Tie stated that the signa ture was his, but previously he had denied it. "Witness asked who William Young- was, when he replied that the Young- of the transfer was not their shopman, buta miner of the same name : he couid not tell wiiat mine he was working in. Detective Samuel Brennan, of Grahamstown, deposed that he know but ones William Young of the Thames, who was the witness in this To Mr Hesketh: He had found three other Youngs, Wm. John, Wm. Joseph, and Wm. J. Young. He knew them, but they were not miners. He had searched the register of miners' rights. This was the case for the prosecution. The prisoner was fully committed to take his trial at the next criminal sessions of the Supreme Court. Bail was allowed—himself in filOO, and two sureties of £200 each.

THE COLLECTION OF THE EDUCA TION RATES.

(To the Editor of the EVENING STAR.) giF« } —Having been away from Auckland for eight days, it was not till yesterday that my attention was called to certain letters and extracts from other newspapers, relating to proceedings connected with the collection of the Education Kates. Ido not consider it my duty to refer to the manifold mis-statements contained in these letters; I can only regret that you did not, with reference to some of them take the trouble to make inquiry as to the facts

before giving these erroneous statements the advantage of your large circulation. All that I wish you to do at present is to append to the letter a copy of my minute on the solicitor's account against the Board of Education, and to allow me to state that the solicitor was employed by his Honor the Superin tendent, and not by Hie; and that I did everything in my power to minimize the number of summonses issued, while aware at the same time that a small amount of rates would have been received had those defaulters recommended by the Collectors to bo summoned not been pro ceeded against. The Bay of Plenty "Times,"' as quoted by you, states that my son Robert supplies all the stationery required by the Board. A gross falshood, not one article ever having been so supplied by him.—Yours respectfully, R. 'B. Lusk. MEMO.—Looking at the large number of snmmonsesissuedin 1576, and the beginning Of 1877, I think it proper to state that this was rendered necessary in consequence of an opinion having been taken up by a great number of the ratepayers that the rates could not be enforced after the Act abolish ing the Provinces w&s passed. "When the Collectors sent in their lists of defaulters, they, especially so directed, placed the letter S before the names of those persons who they con sidered, ought to be summoned. Only such names were scat to the solicitor, and these only after the persons had beea in formed by a chcular that this would be done unless the rate was paid by a certain day.—(Signed) 11. B. Lusk.

KARANGAHAPE RATEPAYERS' MEETING.

A meeting of twelve of tho ratepayers of the Iviiranaaha;)c district was lie 1.1 last evening in the Newton Hall. The subject of the meet ing was to consider the question of asphalting on the southern side of the rood. Air Thomas Barnes was called to the chair. Mr Young Warren was the first speaker, and said that although there were the greater number ot

shops and most traffic on the southern side of Karangahape Road, it had been systematically neglected by the District. Highway Board. He considered that the residents and owners of property on that aide, as they contributed largely :.o the rates, were entitled to consideration. It the Board refused to lay down asphalt on the same terms as the City Council had done on the other side of the thoroughfare, the resi dents should apply for admission in the city, in order to come to some definite ecu'so of action he would move that the following requisition be presented to the Highway Board:— To the Trustees of the Karangahape Highway Board.- Gentlenien,—We, the undersigned ratepayers fronting the Karangahape Road, had that traffic and business are very much interfered with on account of the footpatn not being asphalted, and we therefore beg you to make some arrangements for having this work done or, if you car.not do that, to take the necessary steps to have our portion of the district annexed to the city." Mr McPherson agreed with the remarks'of Mr Warren, and_ seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. After some further discussion, in which the chairman and Mr James Davis took part. Messrs Barnes Lambourne, and Warren were deputed to wait utra the District Board with the memorial and to report the result at their next meeting, to. bo held at the same place on Thursday evening next. -

AUSTRALIAN RACING.

The results of the third day's racing of the A. J.C. .Spring meeting are to hand by cablegram to-day. The Free Handicap winner, Dockwood, is a son of Kingston— Myrza, and belongs to Mr W. Kite. He was handicapped at Gst. 81bs. in the Metropolitan, and was thought to have a good outside chance for that race. A. T., who ran third for the race won by Dock - wood, was for a long time first favorite for the Metropolitan, in which, however, he failed to show prominently. The Craven Plate brought out some good horses. The winner, Robinson Crusoe, better known as the Chrysolite colt, was one of the first class thr'ee-vear-old performers of last year. His narrow'escapc in the City of Melbourne is well known. Mr C. P>. Fisher, his owner, is said to fancy him for the Mel bourne Cup, though he has Bst. lOlbs. up. Salisbury, who ran second, is a three-year. old coit by Tim Whittle*—Jessica, and is reported a good horse ; he has been backed for the Melbourne Cup, in which he has to cany 6st. 31bs. Another Cup candidate, Deacon, 4 years, ran second in the President's Handicap. His form is only moderate, and although he has only Cst. Sib*, to carry in the big r.tce, it is unlikely he will be heard of to advan tage. The most interesting race of the dayfseems to have been the Mares' Produce Stakes. In this Chester and Woodlands fought out their Derby .struggle over again; and this time the HonJJ. White's splendid son of Yattendon and Lady Chester, had his revenge for his Tuesday's defeat. His probable, however, that Woodlands had to carry a penalty. Cap-a-pie, who was third in the Derby, was also third in this race. The following are the results : — Free Handicap. — Dockwood, l ; Wamba, 2; A.T., 3. CRAVEN Plate.—Robinson Crusoe, 1 ; Salisbury, 2; Viva, 3. This was won easily. President's Handicap. —Eva, 1 ; Dea con, 2 ; liangatira, 3. Makes' Produce Stakes. —Chester, 1 ; Woodlands, 2 ; Cap-a-pie, 3. This was a line race.

THE unknown ASHORE.

The barque Gabarfeidb, which left Lyttel ton for this port on the 23rd ult., went ashore -while entering the harbour early this morning. She was coming in between the chequered buoy and the Head when she stuck fast at nearly high water. Wheie she lies the bottom is a mud flat, and it is not likely that she will be much injured if the wind keeps in the west, and she is floated 01T next tide. Captain John Mackenzie, who is in command, pays be was under the impression when the ship struck, that she was well clear of all dangers. She had very little sail on her as he meant to come to an anchor at the Heads. It is obvious that be was cutting it too fine. Even the best men at times make mistakes, and the present accident ia one at which very general surprise is felt, as Captain Mackenzie is as careful a skipper as any among the crowd who trade to Auck land, and has hi d an exemption certificate for years. It has not been thought necessary to send any steamer to the assistance of the barque as it is confidently expected she will ilo&t off of herself on this afternoon's tide.

The insurances on the Cabarfeidh arc as follows :—Hull : New Zealand, £3000 ; Standard, £1000. Cargo: South British, and other offices', about .£4OOO. consists of 2,37-i sacks wheat, 1000 Hacks oats, 73 sacks flour, and 8 cases hams and bacon. She belongs to Captain D. 11. McKenzie, and others of this port.

THE REV. CHARLES CLARK.

Twb passenger list of the Wanaka includes the name of Mr R. S. Srnythe, described by the American press as " the most travelled manager in the world," and who introduced Madame Arabella Goddard, Miss Christian, and other artistes to this country. He was last here with the l!ev Charles Clark, and having accompanied that gentleman to Uie Centennial, and through the United States and Canada, he returned to the colonies by the Lusitania, to arrange another toiir for the eminent lecturer. It was in Auckland, nearly three years ago, that Mr Clark commenced that brilliant platform career which induced him to <*ive ixp pulpit ministrations, except in aid of some charitable object; raid during that interval, in Australia, America, and Eng land, according to the Christian World, his reception has been equally enthusiastic with that acoordedgto him in this country. Since lie was last here, Mr Clark has made several additions to his list of entertain ments, which now includes lectures on the Tower of London, Ckarles Dickens (two lectures), Oliver Goldsmith, Christmas in Old England, Thackeray, Oliver Cromwell, Westminster Abbey, the Merrie Monarch, and Macaulay. The last five lectures have not been delivered in New Zealand. Mr Clark is expected by the California mail steamer, so that lie Avill probably lecture in the Choral Hall next week.

AUCKLAND G.M. COMPANY.

THE following report from the manager was received and read at a meeting of Directors held at Mr Home's office this morning : —

" Waitekaur?, September sth. The Directors of Auckland G.M. Co. Gentlemen,—l have much pleasure in informing you that since I took charge of your mine a contract was let for 200 feet of driving, of which atout 172 feot is completed. A reef about 4 feet through has been cut in this level of a promising description. A drive has also been carried in above the low level drive, and at 59 feet, the main reef was cut about -10 feet from the surf-ace of the hill, iheso two works will cost between £L7O and £ISO, and for the amount of work done the cast has been less than an? work done in any other of the companies here, and the work itself has been done in a thoroughly substantial manner. 1 have already expressed a wish that one or more of your directors wouid pay a visit to the mine, to'confer with me as to future operations and it ifl much more important now that such be done, as the contract haa nearly approached completion. I would, howorer, suggest that driving be immedifttely started on the reef cut in the low level, and that when the body of stone in the upper level is driven through, that should also be opened out on. So far, the m;>n are about live feet through th» reef, without the remotest sign of the hanging wall, and the s!:one is very similar in appearance, to tho Waitukaurl quartz, and if driven on, a shot of gold would probably be disclosed at a com paratively trifling cost. I think if. would also be

advisable to nonrinue the low level drive, for the purpose of further prospect ing your mine."

The Directors agreed to adopt the .sug gestion of the manager, and have instructed him to start driving at once on the reel; recently cut in the low level. Two of the Divcc orS VTCIO il^° elected to visit the iala<v —.

"ONLY A DANCING GIRL!!!"

During the last few days—too few alas !-our eyes have been gladdened with a display ot dancing—graceful and fascinating—beyond the appreciation of individuals whose minds are confined to the narrow limits of a colonial town. As I sat one ni^ht and saw the effects of youth, beauty, and eleg-a.nce depicted on the scornful faces of so many spectators, these1 few lines came to my mind, composed, as they shew, for a case wh«re the finger ef virtuous scorn was perhaps raised with some show of reason, widelr different indeed from the present one, where talent, and that talent of the highest order, alone claims its meed of admiration : "And stately dames that brirg Their daughters there to se^, Pronounced the ' dancing thing" I No better than she should he, ■ With her skirt at her shameful knee, I And her painted, tainted phiz: ! Ah, Matron, which of us is ? :. (And, in sooth, it often occurs That while these matrons sigh. Their dresses arc lower than bers. And sometimes half as high ; And their hair is hair they buy, And they use their glasses, too. In a w:-y she'd blush to ao.)" I am,

A Gautbr Knight

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAIIAMSTOWN, this day. ■-■ | MOANATAIRI. ""Theie have been no reported sales of Moanatain ar Albuniia.

Piakos have been brisk at 16's 3d ; Waitckauris were sold at 18s (few parcels); Welcomes disposed of at 5s (k\ ; Couisteck, 7d.

Moyle's Moauatairi Tribute obtained (ioxs from a crushing. PIAKO. Three winzes are going down, and disclose quartz of superior character to that of any previous levels. A few pounds of good golden stone was obtained to-day from the hanging wall side of No. (i level. Gold is also shewing in the eastern end and lioor of the winze. The Hape Creek battery will probably start on Monday. A trial test of water pace and turbine takes place thin afternoon before being taken over by the company. Five parties of tributers are now working the mine.

lUJSSEL, this day. Arrivals; Maud, Speedwell, and EM jiorc. Sailed : Eon a with cattle. She also calls at Whangarum. Passengers : Messrs Kemp, Diivies, Mrs Buchanan and others.

NAPIER, this day.

Charge of Bigamy-—An, "CTaif&itli fal Ifas'ba&cL.

This morning, Patrick Coghlan, who was for five years in the Napier police, was arrested on a charge of bigamy. It is said that Coghlan married, thirteen years ago, a girl named Catherine Casey, at Emu's, in Ireland, by whom he had three children lie emigrated to New Zealand with his wife's brother, and came by himself to Napier. He joined the Napier Police Force, and on the fifth of October, IS7I, again married Margaret, a sister of Mr Cosgrove, a well-known saddler, by whom he has also had three children. The brother of Goghlan's first wife has been living at Outran), near Dunedin, with whom Coghlan corresponded for some time after coming to Napier. Casey, not hearing from him for some years, believed .something had hap pened to Coghlan, and came to Napier by the Stormbird, on Wednesday night, to see after his welfare. It. then leaked out that Coghlan was in Napier, and married again. Accompanied by a policeman, who was armed with a warrant, Casey proceeded to the Corporation works, in Tennyson-street, yesterday morning. Mr Casey went up to Coghlan and said, "How are you getting on V" Coghlan made no reply. Casey then said, " Don't you know me '!" and turning to the policeman, said, " Tin's is the man."

DUNEDIN, this day. OPENING MUSEUM ON SUNDAYS

The petitions in favour of opening the Museum on Sunday received over G,OOO signatures.

Scarlet fever is greatly on the increase. DEATH OF AN OLD THEATRICAL,

A Port Chalmers private letter reports the death, in Melbourne, of Jno. W. Smith, well-known in theatrical circles. Longnet's alleged defalcations amount t«i over £400. SHOCKING ACC ID KNT. A shocking accident occured, at IveuseDg ton, this afternoon. A lad named Kayo, aged eleven, went t*> the brick-works there, and in attempting t<> go aloft caught in the machinery, and was killed instantaneously, his head being almost severed from Iris body.

[PKESS AGENCY.]

DUNEDIN, Thursday

Mr Rossbotham, well-known in Dunedin sremanager for Kobinson and Co., imple ment makers, was charged to-day wilJi having forged a bill for £601. The evidence of one witness was taken, and the case was then remanded. The case arose out of certain partnership transactions.

WANGANUI, this day

The dates fixed for holding the Colonial Regatta are the 12th and 13th February. The amount of prize money is £400.

OAMAItU, this day.

Market grain and broadstivffsaravery dull. No transactions of any magnitude are repor ted. Wheat ranges according to quality from Gs, to 7s ; oats, quiet, 3s to 3s 2d ; barley, nominal, none lit for malting in the market; ilour, f.0.b., £17 to £17 X)*; oatmeal, £1S ; pollard, £5 10s ; bran, £3 15s ; potatoes, market glutted, price nominal.

DUNEDIN, this day.

Dummyism in land speculation is said to prevail at Roxburgh. The matter wis brought under the notice of the Waste Lands Board yesterday. The Chief Com missioner is to inquire into it.

A lad named Hay, 12 years old, fell into the machinery at the Kensington brick kiln, and was killed instantaneously.

THE THEATRE ROYAL.

MR CHARLES WHEATLEIGH TO-NIGHT,

Thk popular actor, Mr Charles Wheatleigli, whose great represeaLation of the " Shaugliraun" took all the world and his wife to the Theatre on the occasion of his first proiessional vitjit to Auckland, will appear at the Theatre to-night in an entirely? new piece, entitled, "Round tke world in SO days." This has just b«cn played with immense success in the United States. In San Francisco It ran for eight weeks. The composition is moulded from an interesting story of the same name. It details the startling adventures of a gentleman who, for v wager, undertakes to accomplish the feat mentioned in the title. The wide range of scenery which the tour opens up is taken lull advantage of in the working up of the piece; and as Mr VVillis, the eminent scene painter, has been specially em ployed in this department during the last fort night, we may expect something rather out of the common. Of course the principal character, Philiast Fogg, will be taken uy Mr Wheatleigh. The other prominent characters are. Mr .r'ix, an English detective who appeal's in various dis guises, and is pourtrayod by Mr George Ijco pold, a wel'-known Victorian actor, Jeun Passe partout, (Mr H. Belton): James O'Reilly, an Irish American, (Mr C. Yerr.or); Mr Brisket, English consular agent at Suez, (Mr Melville', the high priest of Bramah (Mr Robin son; Delmar, the elephant keeper (Mr Searle); Aouoia, widow of the Raiah (Mies Andrews): Ayeslia. her sister, (Mi 93 Henderson): Stewart, (Miss Hendry) : Xancy, (Miss Neliy Daley); and several others, the cast being unusually numerous and strong. The drama, is separated fa to eirhl sensational tableaux, which introduce v* to some of the most remarkable sights of the work1..

CITY OF LONDON G.M. Co. (LIMITED.)

Ax extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders in the above Company was held to-day, at the office of Mr if. N. Garland, the .secretary. Mr Warwick Weston occupied the chair, and there was a fair attendance of shareholders present in addition fco the proxies. On the motion or the Chninr.rtn, sec-jiuled by Yn- C. J.

Stone, it was resolved " Tliat the Directors be authorised to dispose of th« Company's mine and plant to the Queen of Beauty G.M. Company, and to carry into effect an amalgamation with the last-named Company, upon such terms and conditions as the Directors may agree upon." On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr J. L. Wilson, it was resolved "That the City of London G.M. Company be wound up volun tarily, and that Mr H. N. Garland he appoiuted liquidator." The Chairman detailed the terms of the amalgamation, which have been already published, and stated that the directors hoped that Ihe call just made would liquidate all the dt h\ of th« Company. Tl.i.-- Yui-s .ill 'JxC b;i^inc*s.

INQUEST ON THE BODY OF MR JOHN CARLISLE.

A> inquest was held this afternoon, at Uie QuoensfHoi e'. Symonds-strect, before Dr Philson, coroner, and a jury, on the body of John Carlisle, who died yesterday from the eftecte of an acci dent. Mr AVilliam Baxter, foreman. Sub-In spector Tardy represented the x)olicc. The jury having viewed the body of deceased, the follow ing evidence was taken :—

Edward Campbell deposed that he was a, labourer, and wae. employed at the new dock by Messrs Jones and Ware, contractors. He resided in Epiphany-stceet, Newton. He was employed in tipping the bucket on Wednesday, the r>th instant, fit the works. At the time of the accident; he was attendiml to the guide, a rope attacked to the jib, from which the bucket is suspended. It was worked by asteam engine. The bucket was of wood, weighing, when empty, about ll>B lbs. The time was about 3.i5 p.m., when the bucket was drawn up a high wind blowing at the time, which caused the jib to lift, and detached the bucket from the hook; the bucket instantly fell to a distance of 18 feet, and struck deceased, lie s.«t,w deceased fall, but the bucket was beyond liis reach. A man named Gardiner was near deceased. He made an alarm when the bncket r.nhoo^el t, look out bclovr" which is the constan, practice. He immediately went to de ceased, who was "unable to speak lor a, few minutes. A crowd of 50 or 00 men gathered around. Deceased was removed to the office as Boon as Dr. Stockwell came. The accident was owing to the high wiiui. Ho had witnessed similar crises before in consequence of strong winds. He knew of r.o moans of preventing such accidents. Mr Jones was superintending that part of the work where the accident oc curred. Deceased was clerk of the works under Mr fCrrin^ton, the constructing engineer.

Jam*:? Iyers, labourer, deposed that ie was employed in tipping t ho buckets at ihe «to< k works ; lie resided in Chapel-street. The wit full of stuff, iind at this moment whan the bucket was being lowered, deceased was im mediately underneath, but lifl did not seft him, lie ascertained afterwards that ho was their. The bucket was emptied at the top by James Ivors, and seemed by meany of a catch. He pulled the guide, and brought the bucket over the dock. Ther; was ness's evidence was nearly the same aa that of Campbell. (holt sitting).

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1877.



The latest quotations in the meat depart ment for prime oxen of superior quality are: 4d per Ik for rich roast beef ; boiling beef 2d to3kl • mutton only tvvoprices, fore-quarter. 2d V' 3d ■ pork, veal, choice lambs, and poultry ; sausages, 4d ; Watling's pork pics, id each ; -n Saturday, cash price at shop. —(IiiOKOT-i HULME, Auckland ;,Stoam Sausage Factory. Queen-street.—[APVT.]



«fSkfe^ QTEAM TO THE WADE AND PUHOI. The s.s. LALLA ItOOKII will leave as follows :— From Auckland to Hot Springs and Puhoi: .Saturday, Stli Sept., 1 p.m. from 1 lot Springs and Puhoi to Auckland : Monday, lOtb Sept.. 7 a.m. Pares:—Singlei, 65.; Return, Ute. Weather and other circumstances permitting. MASTER, Auont. BO All D 0 F EI)UCA TIO N. Wanted a Teacher for the Maketu School (Great South); a married man preferred, whose wife or daughter can touch sewing, &c. Apply to the undersigned hy letter, uddi'essed to the " Post-office. Springfield," on or before the 22nd instant. WILT.I AM KJSRR, Chairman Makutu School Committoe. BO AX D O F EDUCA TIO N. Wanted a Teacher for the Harapepe School (Waikato). Applications to be lodged on or before 22nd September instant, with the under signed, from whom further information may be obtained. KDWARD G. MoMINN, Chairman Harapepe School Committoe. "TTOLUNTEER LAND SCRIP.—I am V a Purchaser, -- 0. Williamson, Kstato Agent, :i, Vulcan Lane. WA N TEI >, A } > i wenlicc« to the ] )res.s making : also, n good Skirt llanrt.—W. Tlattray, Draper and Silk Afercer, <>U, Quoen street. "\ \l ANTED, a Married Couple (with y ? out incumbrancKi), husband good Coach man and Gardener, wife thorough indoor S«r vanl ; watyos, £75 a year and found. —Hauna- fo'-d'tj Registry, Que«en-stroct. WANTEI), for the country, a J.ad that en milk.—Adam Laybourn, Fort-stroet. IaTANTED, a Girl, aged about 14 years, V t to nsKist in general housework ; refei cnoefl required.—Apply at Htak oftloe. WANTED, one or two respectable Lodgers in a comfortable home; no children ; every attendance ; situation pleasant aad healthy, close to the harbour.—Osborne House, second below Foresters' Arms Hotel, Albert-street. WANTED" ;i Billiard-marker.—Apply Waitemata Hotel. TTSTAN TED, immediately, about 20,000 VV feet of Baulk Kauri Timber, from 20ft. to 35ft. lengths; must be well squared. —John Sinythe, Railway Wliarf. WANTED, a few respectable Single Gontlcuien as Boarders.—Oxford Board ing Ifonae, Upper Queen-street, opposite Army and Navy Hotel. W "ANTED, a General Servant, one accu&tonied to children preferred. References required.—Auckland Sarings' Hank. WANTED to Let, four Rooms, 12s. per week furnished, Bs. unfnrnishud; colo nial stove, good well, two -lOOealion tanks, large drying ground.—Apply to Mra. Eiahling, wioond cottage from f^elchcr's Produce Store, Upper Queen-street, Karanyahape Koad. WANTED, immediately, Furnished Apartments (2 rooms) for a lady, with attendance. State situation and terms. —Address P., caro of It. S. Hassard, St. Matthew's Par sonagß. W" ANTED, a middle-aged Woman, to take charge ef threo children, a house, and dairy, at the Waikato; references will be required.—Apply by letter to A.E.8,, Stah otiice. WANTED, a first-class Circular Saw Man.—Wm. Vickery, Nelson-street. ANTElpTlirstlclas^General Hands. — Apply after 5 p.m. to Joa. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-sitreet, opposite Cottage of Content^ ANTED, a Servant Girl, about 16 years of age.—Enquire next door to Young Men's Rooms, Wellesley-street. WANTED, an Assistant Book-keeper ; references required. Application by letter, until the 12th instant, stating salary.— FISHER & CO. WANTED, the Ladies of Ponaonby cum l>edwood, to know that they can do as well at the Junction Drapery Store as by going into Queen-street, and much better for the proprietor, J. Goodhall Brown. ANTED, an Assistant in Sfcoek taking; a detailed knowledge of Iron mongery indipensable.—Apply to Ireland Bros.f WANTED, immediately, a respectable Boy willing to travel; must read and write: good, wages.- Apply at 7 o'clock this evening at Nottingham Castle Hotel, Aber crombie-atreet. W ANTED Purchasers, for Cash only- Superior Eleme Raisins, oid per lb. ; Tlobart Town Jam, Sd. per tin ; lib. tin Fresh Lobsters, lOd ; Salmon, Is; Best Patna Rice, 3d per lb.; assorted Sauces, 6d per bottle; good Pickles, from Gd per bottle; superfine Groats, 9d: Flour, 2}d lb. Terms strictly Cash.—A. E. Collins, Wellington-street. ■ \\T ANTED to Purchase, Empty Sacks, V v any quantity ; must be good and sound. —R, Baird* Victoria-street. ANTED, People to write down what they wish to remember of the following bargains :—-Day Books. 9d ; Pass Books, 3d to is; Penholders and Lead Pencils, 6d to 7d per doz.; Slate Pencils,. Od per 100 : Note-paper, Jd to 4d perquire: Km-elope* for 3d; Spectacles, Is ; White-handled Magnifiers, 9d; Spring Tape Measures, fid ; Lace Ribbon and Ribbon Velvet, 3d per yard: Needles. 25 a penny: Wave Braid, 12 yards for 6d; Handy Shovels, 6d; a few Children's Frocks cheap ; Splendid Tea, 2s.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, comer of Hobson street. ■ WANTED, all to know that R. French, Grocer. Upper Hobson-street, has some of the BEST FRESH BUTTER on sale that comes to market. Housewives, call and ta^te it. Ne Cheaper SUGARS, or Better TEAS, in the City. 833" Don't Forgot the Cheap Drapery Fale; astonishing bargains at McQrae's old shop.



I ~\JSi7' J^r^^' a S°° cl Tanner, accustomed I VY to beamswork.—Apply "Weet Coast Times' Office, Hokitika. ANTED, a Youth as Improver. — A. Motllin. Ship Joiner. North Shore. TTTTANTED to Sell, First Choice Joseph- J Tine Kid Gloves, 2s and 2s 6d per pair.— W. Eyre. Enniskillen House, Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN, that J.O. Mineral Merchant, i 3 a Purchaser of Copper, Tin, Lead, Blend, Antimony, Cinnabar, Nickel Silver, Bismuth. Plumbago, and other ores and mineraJs.—Office: No. 11, Insurance Building, Auckland. ANTED KNOWN—MUFFINS !! MUFFINS! MUFFINS !— E.IL 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 as in former days (unequalled) to merit a continuance of Madly favours and orders. N.B.—May be had at Mr. Waters, Con fectioner. Queen-street, and at the Bakery, Lome-street. A number of good Lads and Men wanted- A" I Tn;:i,AVT) SUNDAY-SGHOOL UNION. The Monthly United Teachers' Prayer Meet ing will be held THIS (Friday) EVENING, in the new "VVesleyan School-room, Pitt-street, at 7.30 o'clock. An addreßß "will be given by the Rev. K. F. Macnicol. The attendance of all interested iv Sunday Schools is earnestly invited. THE Quarterly Meeting of the Auck land Shipwrights' Protection Society will he held in tbo Temperance Hall, Albert-street, on MONDAY, 10th September, at 7.30 p.m. All members are requested, to attend, as business of importance is to be brought before the meeting. — By order. _ O~ NE TIiEE HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Notice is hereby Riven that Mr. Henry Clark is appointed Collector of Rates for the u.buvo District; that the Kate lor the current year is due on the 15th September, and payable to the Collector, at his residence, Oneminga, where the Kate-book now lies for inspection by rate payers. ROBERT HALL, Chairman. September C. 1877. T' 0 THE ELECTORS OF THE CT7 V Ol<' AUCKLAND. Gentlemkn, —Having promised to stand as a Candidate for the City Council, I bete to say that I consider it interfering with the liberty of the subiect, and therefore derogatory to all true Britons to be canvassed for their votes, or to be coerced, in any way into giving their votes. I shall not therefore make a personal canvass, neither shall I put mysett to the expense of cabs to convey Electors to the poll. If the Electors have confidence in me then let them ceo to the poll free and unfettered, as Englishmen oii;;iit to be, and J, in return, xvill study their interests, endetivonring to put down any extravagance, mismanagement, or excessive taxation, which may arise in the Council. I have the honor to be, gentlemen, Yours, &c, J. P. KING._ f\ iT V COUNC i L ELECTION. To the Ratepayers,— My sole, object in coming before you to represent you in the City Council is, simply to keep down the excessive taxation that we are now subject to, and to pl*ce myself to study the general interests of the ratepayers. To those who have known me for the past 30 years, they can testify to those who may not know me as to my principles, which are : justice to all per sons, without fear, favour, or affection. Should you return me, I will studiously look after the interests of the City. I have the honour to be, litidies and Gentlemen, Your obedient servant. A. FLEMING. BO HOUGH OF PARK ELL. ANNUAL ELECTION OF COUNCILLORS. Notice is hereby given that— William Thomas James Bell Walter Brackk.slsukt William Flood Donald Tlci;ii McKexzik Samuel Mkeican and Jonathan Winks have been Nominated as Candidates for the Oiiice of Councillor of the Borough of Parnell. The Poll for the Election of Three Councillors will be taken on THURSDAY, the I3th day of September instant, at the Parnell Hall, between the hours of nine o'clock iv the forenoon and six o'clock in the afternoon. J. 11. HORNK. Returning Oiiicer. Parnell, Gth September, 1877. nru i c mun rerpal corporations j act, 1876. "Tdk regulation of local elections act," 1876." Borough of Oxehunga. The following persons have been Nominated as Candidates for the Oftice of Councillor in the above Borough :— Gbobge Hkoabkoot Andrew Dunwoodie Edward Earle MICTIAEL 1 IAKTNETT John Noakes James Waltkk Waller. As the number of Candidates (6) exceeds the number of vacancies to be tilled (3), I hereby prfve notice that a Poll will bo taken, at the Court-house, Onehunga, between the hours of 0 a.m. and (i p.m., on THURSDAY, the 13th j September instant. WILLIAM G. P. O'CALLAGHAN, Returning Officer. Onehunga, Sept. 6, 1377. JSf li L_ _* ° E> MESSRS TUFF & CO. Beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby and or " Dedwood that they WILL OPEN a BUTCHER'S ESTABLISHMENT in the above District, on SATURDAY NEXT, Bth instant, and hope to receive a fair share of patronage. LAMB! LAMB! LAMB! First of the Season. RdT CASH PRICES. -Si Fore-quarters Mutton 2d. per Ib. Legs and Loins Id. ~ Boiling Beef, from 3d. ~ Roast Beef Id. „ Prim* Cut Beef 6d. „ Chops and Sausages id. „ Dairy-fed Pork sd. and Od. „ N. B.—Poultry dressed in first-class style, on the shoitest notice. All meat delivered free of charge, Families waited on for orders. mAUPIEI COAL MINING COM JL PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prioee, per truck load of five tons, in bulk :— Household (lumpy) .. .. oOs. Steam (screened) iOs. Slack 20s. Discount allowed on orders from 29 to 100 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are requested to be sent direct to the Mines, addressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Hnntly, accompanied by remittance, and the Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward theee to Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags. Is. 6d. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Onehunga received at the Company's Office, Fort-atreet, where fur ther information may be obtained. The following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons :— Minos to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12/6 Papakura .. 38/1 Meroer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 14/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu .. 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onohanga .. 19/2 Dmry .. .. 35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 0,1877. U B L I C NOTICE __ I hereby give notice that I will not be respon sible for any Debts that my wife, Mrs. Ellen Miller, may contract from this date.' JOHN MILLER, Adelaide-street. Auckland. 6th September, 1877. I>E WARD AND CO.'S ESTATE. \j A FIRST DIVIDEND in the above Estate will be payable on application at my ollice, Fort-street." on and after FRIDAY, 7th inst. By oraer of the Trustees. E. R. CARDNO. Auckland, sth September, 1877. JOURNEYMAN BAKERS' ASSOCIA TION. The Annual Meeting of the above will be held at the British Hotel on SATURDAY, Bth inst., at 7.' 0 p.m. sharp. JAMES McLEAN Chairman.



1 GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. t In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors i Act, IS7'j," and in the Bankruptcy oJ James Henry Gkattax, a Debtor. ■ This is to notify that James Henry Grattan, of Centre-street, in the City of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, New Zealand, late Hotelkeeper, but now Settler, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet hif engagements with his Creditors. The First ; Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court House, Auckland, on THURSDAY, the 13th day of September, ls"7, at the hour of 11 1 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this Gtli day of September, 1877. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. Hughes & George, Debtor's Solicitors, Shortland-streot, Auckland. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act. 1576," and of the Bankruptcy of Wr/LTAM Ci r akles C AMPBELL, a Debtor. This is to notify that William Charles Camp hell, of Chapel-street, in the City of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, New Zealand, late Hotelkeeper, but now a Waiter, has this day filed a statement that lie is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The first meeting of Creditors to be hold at the Supreme Court Hous?., Auckland, on THURS DAY, the 13th. day of September, ]577, at the hour of 12 o'clock noon. Dated this Gth day of September, 1877. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. Hughes & George, Solicitor for the Debtor, Shortland-street, Auckland. TTN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW JL ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, IS7G," and in tl c Bankruptcy of Arthur Utting, of Hokianga, in the Provincial District of Auckland, Store keeper. This in to notify.that Arthur Utting, of Ilokia nga, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in tiie Colony of New Zealand, Storekeeper, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to moot his engagements with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court House, Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 11th day of September instant, at 11 o'clock in the for. nnon. Dated this Oth day of September, 1877. 11. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. Russell & Dkvohf, Bankrupt's Solicitors. A MEETING of the UNEMPLOYED will be held in the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, corner of Wellesley and Albert-streets, on Saturday evening next, the Stli instant, at half-past seven o'clock, to pass Resolnlions asking the members i'or City East and City West to urge upon the Government the immediate necessity of opening work for the unemployed ; and to consider the action token by the Mayor in regard to the resolutions passed at our last meeting. His Worship the Mayor and City Councillors are respectfully in vited to attend. S. ' WANAKA,' FOR SOUTHERN PORTS, Will leave Oneh-anga Wharf at S o'clock TO MORROW (Saturday) MORNING. Passengers by 7 o'clock train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, _ Agents. "KTiOR SALE OR LEASE, all those .£_ Extensive Premises situated in Stanley street and Graf ton Road, lately used as a Brewery and Distillery, having all the appliances for conducting a large manufacturing business. The Plant is suitable for Sugar Crushing, Oil Cake Works, or other business requiring large vats and accommodation.—Apply to W. AITKTCN, Land Agenl;. FOR SALE (cheap), in the heart of the city, Freehold Allotment, 50 x 107, with lofty, well ventilated building, 27 x 107 feet, admirably suited for a Builder's Shop, Manu factory. Cooperage, Iron Foundry, Sec. Price, £390.—5. Vaile. House and Land Agent, Short and-street, next the Post-office. im O R PRIV AT E SALE. That Valuable Property at Ponsonbj-, now in the occupation of Mrs. Addey, comprising Dwelling-house of 8 rooms, large School-room, detached Kitchen, fitted with copper, ovens, &c, erected on about one acre of ground, having frontages to two streets, well fenced, thoroughly drained, and planted with fruit and ornamental tree?, &c. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, Land Agents, Fort-street. OR POSITIVE SALE (cheap)., on very easy terms, a really good and compact Farm o£ 100 acres ; first-class land, a large por tion of it in a high state of cultivation ; a well built new House of six rooms, stable, &c, &c, with frontage to good main road and creek. The site for the intended Railway Station will be either on the property, or immediately ad joining, consequently makes it a very valuable investment for anyone wishing to lay out a township, being centrally situated, and only 11 miles Auckland by either metaled road or water, as well as by rail. Would be a splendid opportunity for anyone either to farm or other wise.—Apply to John Soppet, No. S, Queen street. FOR Immediate Sale, a snug Bakery business, with lease of premises.—Apply to J. Green, Auckland Market. T~AKE TAKAPUNA —For Sale, cheap, JIJ a Farm of 31 acres, fenced, and chiefly in grass, well laid out with Orchard and Ornamen tal Trees, with an eight-roomed House (fur nished), Out-houses, Horses, Harness, Carts, Cows, and Farming Implements.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Land Agents. O"j OA —FIVE - ROOMED HOUSE and cW tOv. Allotment for Sale. The choicest view on Richmond Road. Ponsonby. Excellent garden. Easy terms.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a comfortable live-roomed Cot tage, in Nelson-street.—C. Mai or, Grocer, Wellesley-street. O LET, "The Deanery," Parnell, at present occupied by Mr. *B. Tonks.—R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. Cr"LET, in Picton-street, a Family Residence of 6 rooms, with necessary out buildings ; a good Garden, planted, with fruit and ornamental trees.—F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings. TO LET, with immediate entry, a comfortable nine-roomed House in St. George's Bay Road, Parnell, with garden, shrubbery, and good well.—Apply to J. M. and J. Mowbray. -42, Queen-street. O LET, Shops in Wellesley-street, above Hewin's buildings, now nearly com pleted.—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom- House-street. nnO LET, spacious and convenient 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. OTTeT, a House in~£iten~RoadT^- Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. CALL at the Occidental and see the most Wonderful Gold Quartz Specimen ever exhibited. ri " A U T I 0 N. If the person who was seen removing the Tree from Mrs. Fairbum's Garden would return the stolen property, and apologises, no further proceedings will be taken. If not, Mrs. F. is determir.ed to prosecute to the utmost rigour of the law. ~F OST, a Goid Cameo Brooch, between JLJ the Wynyard Arms and Crother's stable?. Any person returning same to the Wynyard Arms will be rewarded. CALL at the Occidental and see the most Wonderful Gold Quartz Specimen ever exhibited. oxsonby" and ~or~ded wood HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Trustees require the Services of a SURVEYOR and iSNGINKBR. Particulars can be obtained at the Office of the Secretary, 21, Shortland-street. wlitw applications in writing, stating terirrs, ■qualifications, &c.,will bo received until Noon on Monday, the 10th September, inst. By Order of the Board. GEO. W. JONES, Secretary. A icViar.ci, i.:* September, 1577.



Ip D H N T ER R A C E A Meeting of the Ratepayers of the Eden Terrace Highway District will bo held at the Eden Vine Hotel, on FRIDAY, September 7th, 1577. at 7.30 p.m.. for the purpose of Electing • two Trustees, to fill vacancies caused by the resignation of Messrs Suiter and Carlcy. ; CHARLES ATKIN, Chairman pro. torn. 1 August 21st. 1877^ ,rp O B U I L D E RS. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 15th instant, for the erection . or a Building at Epsom. Plans, &c, at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. i Architect. TO BUlLDEßS.—fenderi will be Ire ccived up to noon on Wednesday, the 12th September, for the Election of a Five-roomed Cottage. Plans, Sec, at the office of Messrs. Holdship, Queen-street. Hp 6 Ii~TJ [LDE XS. : Tenders will be received up ro noon on MON DAY, the 10th of September, for New Galleries and other works required in the Pitt-street i Wesleyan Church. Plans. &c, at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, I __ Architect. • m 6 BUILDERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of MONDAY, 10th instant, for the Erection of a Brick Building in Queen-atreet. Plans, &c, at my office. Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, •Architect. TAU PIRI COAL MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). TO COAL MINERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until SATURDAY, the Stii September, from persons willing to contract for Cutting and Delivering Coal at the Company's mines, Huntly, for a term of years. '. Specification may be seen at the office of the 1 Mine Manager, Huntly, and at the Company's ! offices, Fort-street. j The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. FRANZ SCHERFf, Secretary. i Auckland, August 30. IST?. I fTIENDERS FOE FENCING ABOUT 5 i JL CHAINS EMBANKMENTS, &C. Town Clerk's OiHce, Sept. 7,1877. '■ The City Council will receive Tenders until : 2.30 p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 19th instant, for ' Fencing, as above, in terms of conditions and i specifications, at the City Surveyors office. The : Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. Tenders to be endorsed, " Tenders for ; Fencing." j P. A. PHILLIPS, Town Clerk. TO BUI LDE XS. i Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clock of | MONDAY, the 10th of September, for the | Erection of Show Buildings, &c, at Ellerslie, i for the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral j Association. | Plans, &c, at my oliice, Albert-street, near i Market. EDWARD BARTLEY, i Architect. UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE RAILWAY. REFRESHMENT ROOM AT MERCER STATION. Tenders will be received at Auckland Rail way Station until noon of SATURDAY, Bth r September. 1877, for Lease of Refreshment i Room at Morcer Station. ! Specification to be seen at the Booking Office, i Auckland, Drury, Mercer, and Newcastle Sta i tions. ! Tenders to be endorsed, "Tenders for Re : fresbment Room." I By order, ' A. V. MAODONALD, j General Manager. i TAXATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE j _Ll INSURANCE COMPANY OF»1 NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £65,090 This PurtELY Local Compaxy Insures against FIRE and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Prompt axd Liberal Settlement of Claims HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, J Auckland Branch. L^ TIIN]XISo7ZrTiINING COM PANY (REGISTERED). j j A DIVIDEND of FIFTEEN SHILLINGS per Share will be Payable on FRIDAY, the 1-Jth instant. The Share Register will close on MONDAY, the 10th instant, at 4 p.m. H. N. GARLAND, | Manager. September 6, 1577. HOMEWARD BOUND EXTENDED GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). A Call (the first) of Sixpence per Share on the ! Capital of the Company has this day been made i by the Directors, payable to the Manager, at i the Company's Office, in Albert and Davy i streets, Thames, on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day of October, 1877. D. G. MacDONNELL, Manager. Thames, sth September, 1577. P~r~6"s"p"e~c Tvs of the union GOLD MINING COMPANY. To be Registered under "The Joint Stock Companies Act, ISfiO.'' CAPITAL-£15,000; IN 15,000 SHARES OF £1 EACH. One Shilling and Sixpence per Share to be paid on application. Provisional Directors : Joseph Howard, Esq. W. Errington, Esq., C.E. Fred. Ring, Esq. W. H. Kissling, Esq. John Kirkweod, Esq. The amount arising from this preliminary payment is to be devoted to defraying expenses for registration, &c., purchase of the claims, I and one-third, equivalent to £375, will be handed : over to the Directors, when appointed, for the purpose of starting mining operations. ■ In introducing this mining venture to the favourable notice of the public, the promoters would direct attention to the situation of the property. It is, as will be seen by reference to , the annexed plan, favourably situated for the | strike and underlie of the well-known Piako j and Bird-in-Hand reefs. It adioins the I'iako I Company's Mine on the west side, and the reefs I which are now being worked so successfully in ' the latter must strike through the new Com i pany'a ground. ! It is well known that the reefs of this district improve in size and quality as they are followed towards the Union Claim, and this theory has been satisfactorily proved by the present opera j tions of the Piako Company. As there is a very great probability that satis factory arrangements may be made with some of the adjoining Companies for permission to work through their mines, and for hoisting. Mi., the promoters do not anticipate that more than a small portion of the Capital will be required. i The Claim comprises an area of 11 men's ; ground. ! Applications will be received through any of the broker, at the Thames or in Auckland, until 15th September, 1877, ! BOBERT HORNE, Secretary. Shortland-street, Auckland. "IW'EW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). The Fourth Call of Ten Shillings per Share on the Third Issue of the Company will b3 payable at the Company's Office on MONDAY, the Ist October, 1577, By order of the Board of Directors. OKARLES IP.YJN EIiLER, For the Managing Director. Auckland, September 1,1877. BTO-MORROW. EX AUGUSTA, @ LEVUKA. L. TV". EAT 0 N X7£7"ILL sell by auction, at his mart, » f s:reet, To-morrow (Saturday), tha Si instant, at 11.30 o'clock, 30f> bunches Eannaiv; j 2000 Cocoa-nuts 10 baga Peanuts.