wiide asd according to she statement of the master, they succeeded in getting within two miles of Avhere the vessel Avas supposed to be, but nothing could be seen of her. Takine everything into consideration, Ist. that a lookout'was posted, and visited by the mate Avithin a few minutes of the casualty ; 2nd, that there was no break on the reef; 3rd, that the latest published chart of the group was on bTca'nn.ot but exonerate the captain and his chief officer from all blame, and attribute the ]oss of the vessel to the imperfect chart of the northern part of the Fiiian Group, and I confi dently forward this report for confirmation and approval by the Board of Trade.—H. Hunter, 6 Memo.—Cargo on board:—los tons of copra, 1500 cocoanuts. Master's valuation of vessel, £ISOO, Insurance up to June last, £1/00._ I hereby certify that the foregoing is a, true and correct copy of the original report herein, the same having been carefully compared there with by me. Dated this 23rd day of July, 18. t. The Jessie Wenderson Avas insured for £1:10(1 in the New Zealand. Her freight was insured for £200 in the same office. The value of freight and hull was about £2000, Nothing Avas saved out the ship's chronometer. Tho, creAy Avere so busy tryhv to get her offlthat Avhen she began to settle down they had to jump Into the boat without having time to save their clothes. Ihe wreck and cargo sold for £0 ss. The Jessie Henderson Avas about three years old, and had proved herself one of the fastest sailers ever built in Auckland. Sh« Avon the Regatta race for larger trading vessels in 18715. She was built by Mr Mclnnes, of Mangawai

MARINE SURVEYING.

"Shipwright" replies at considerable length to our remarks on marine surveying. V\ ith reference to the Albion he says:—"l Y o,!'-'^ at her repairs, and Avill vouch for tho stability of her bottom--that being American birch, a wood that never rots under water. She required very little to make her seaworthy, the keelsons and bilge ridsjrs put on were amply sufficient. I will wager it was mainly in her upper works the damage was. The schooner Dauntless U6A c came back to Auckland, but went Ay.th her ear^o to New Caledonia and back to KaipflUl. There she appears to still bear out ray argu ment • a hurried captains survey, and she goes to 3ea with her bottom damaged, and poor I'otson, the captain, anxious to please in that his first command out of Auckland, took the risk probably to cover his blame, and met a sailor's grave. In the case of the Lovet Peacock I merely echoed the captain's Avords. Perhaps, it was "only bragadoeia, but you must admit there Avas very little done, to make her sea worthy after she was condemnedasunseaworthy We will admit that there Is very little difference in the construction of ships for the last thirty six years—that is the sum of my experience. Still'there are many improvements in strength ening, and a ship, like a house of car.ls, is so evenly constructed that weaken one place and the Avhole fabric tumbles to pieces. The Lloyds Surveyors of England are, Avithout exception, qualified shipwrights: their Salvage Surveyors arc different men. with different dn'ies. lam Avell aware a man by careful obseiwation can get a good general knowledge of any particular subject: bill when men's lives are in question, thoroughly practical knoAvledge is beyond doubt wanted. The mantle of Elijah fell upon Elisha, and he became Avise. I have yet to learn that practical shipwrighting is to be gained Avithout working practically at the trade." After queting a number of examples in support of his theory, our correspondent, concludes : " I haA-e no Avish to battle with leading articles—if I get any more I shall shut up—but if any Surveyor enters the field I am to be found, and my writing is endorsed by the whole of the trade.—Yours, etc., Shipwright."

(To the Editor of the Star)

Sir.—With reference to " Shipwright's " letter on Ship Surveyors, and your comments on the folloAving evening, there is a great, deal of truth in what "Shipwright" says that ship captains, as a rule, are not competent parsons to survey the hull of any vessel, either composite, wood, or iron, unless, as you say, they haA-e served their apprenticeship to a shipAvright. I certainly know of a few ship captains avlio arc also ship wrights, bat they are few and far hetAveen. But Avhy dAvell so much on captains? are there not as good men before the mast as eA'er there weie or are captains ? Why should not any sailor be placed on the survey of a ship's hull as well as a captain? Surely they have- been to sea, and have seen the A-essel repaired as avcll as the captain. You might just as Avell say that a captain of a steamship is a fit and proper proper person to survey nvichlnery and boilers. I say no, Avithout fear of contradiction. Perhaps you will kindly inform me through the medium of your A'nluable paper Avhat constitutes a Lloyd's Sui-A-eyor on ships building, or old A-esseis that have come to grief or have to be reclassed. lam under the impression that Avithout exception they are all shipwrights. I had charge of a yard where ships AA-ere built under Lloyd's Sirveyorare placed on Lloyd's books. lam glad to say such men arc to be found in Auckland at this present time ; and I mean to say it would be better if all vessels built in Auckland or any part of New Zealand were built under survey, so as to get classed or taken in any insurance olficc. I say it would bo better for all builders, as I haA'e seen myself that a smart and seemly craft, no matter how slop built, Avill bring as good a price as a vessel that is faithfully built, although Avorth as much more. I pass over the Albion's last survey, knoAving that the gentleman engaged on that survey was able to surA'oy any A-essel, and give a true decision. His knowledge is from ex perience. As regards the Dauntless, she Avas built under Mr Niccol's superintendence by six contractors for accrt._>in price, and I can truly say she was a credit to her builders. But in the meantime the Dauntless Avas not built to hang by the middle on a rock ,Avith a full eary,-o. Nor was she built to hang by the middle on a rock Avithout any cargo. It is all very fine for a captain to say that " I surveyed the Dauntless, and only a few inches of one side of the keel Avas gone." I want to know if the captain knows Avhat that means. In the first place the keel is four inches smaller, and all in one place, hat caused a AA-eak place in the middle of the keel, or Avherever the four inches were torn away. I ask again— was that the only place that Avas strained ? It is at such a time chat you want the practical ship wright on the survey. I say that a captain may ■sail the ocean so long as he may live, and never know Avhat he has under him. He may know— AA-hen his vessel is getting aged—that if he, gives her more canvas than she will baar, he has to tell the sailors to set the pump on, and, by this moans, we have had more than one cargo spoiled. that our merchants have had to suffer for. I Avould suggest that when captains enter as sur veyors, they should pass an examination to see whether they are fit to be surveyors or not. Both mates and captain have to pass an examination before they are allowed to take charge of any ship. I say the same rule applies to surveyors before they ought to be allowed to pass. In my humble opinion, the grand secret of all marine insurance lies with a good manager, and next, Avith the surveyor.—rout's, Sec, Shipbuilder.

To the Editor : Sir,—Would you kindly insert in your valuable paper the following, and ob lige:—l have been waiting patiently to see AVhether Mr Gouk Avould inform " Shipwright" what he was doing on board the Pat-lie. He not haAdng done so, I Avill inform "Shipwright." Mr David Gouk was sent on behalf of the In surance Company in Avhich the vessel Avas in sured. I Avas appoirtftd by Captain Norris to survey on his behalf, so that you Avill see that instead of pointing out the damage the vessel had sustained it was pointed out to him, which he acknowledged. '-Shipwright" alludes to the LoA^et Peacock, Albion, and Dauntless. I did not, survey these vessels. I hope ''Ship- Avright" Avill be satisfied with this information.— Yours respectfully, Phii.ip Jones.

TRADE AND UNEMPLOYED DEMON STRATIONS IN THE SOUTH.

[BY TELEGRAPH.]

DUNEDIN,fthis day. The meeting of unemployed, held on Saturday night, was much larger than expected. The meeting was preceded by a

torch-light procession, in whic:. all classes of mechanics took part, to the number of bctAvecn live and six hundred. Its progress through the streets Avas very orderly, and, by the remarks of the spectators, the move ment seemed to have the popular sympathy. Tiie meeting avus held in Messrs Guthrie and Larmich's Arcade. The Mayor, Mi lt. H. Leary, presided, and between tAvo and three thousand Avcrc present. The object of tho gathering, as explained by the Mayor, Ava- to protest agaiust the Govern ment importing manufactured rolling stock for the railAvays, and to slicav that a large number of artisans and mechanics Avere out uf Avork. The speakers ami resolutions Avere mostly arranged beforehand, and the proceedings throughout Avere quite as orderly as nine out of ten of public meet ings. Some of the speeches avcvc not only eloquent but contained really good matter and argument. A smith named Chandler shewed that he has the gift of the gab in an eminent degree by the llueiicy of his remarks. The speakers generally expressed their opinion that if the present Ministry would not listen to them they Avould help to get them out, and put the Opposition in. Oue speaker said it AA-as the heads of departments avlio Avere adverse to their interests more than the political leaders. The resolutions Avere all carried unanimously, and the meeting terminated quietly, after lasting nearly two hours. CHRISTCKURCH, Sunday. MEETING OF UNEMPLOYED.

At the open air meeting of the unem ployed, held yesterday afternoon, about 250 Avere present. It avus resoh'cd to memorialise the Government, pointing out that the labour market of New Zealand Ava.s overstocked, and requesting them to withdraw from all

contracts entered into tor the introduction of more immigrants. A deputation also was appointed to Avait ou the Mayor to ascertain if the City Council can oli'cr any employment for men out of work. The proceedings throng!lout were very orderly. One speaker suggested thsit they should adjourn the meeting until the arrival of Mr John Mc- Laren, who AA-as reputed to be a delegate from the Dunedin working men, but those present were evidently opposed to having anything whatever to do Avith McLaren, and declined to adjourn.

PARLIAMENTARY

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER)

[BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.]

WELLINGTON, this day. A FLUTTER IN THE MINISTERIAL CAMP.—A DISCOVERY.

There is a flutter amongst Ministerial Volscians. Mr Woolcock Avokc up on Saturday m«rning and found himself famous. When noses Avere counted it avsis found that the majority of the House avsis in favor of Mr Woolcock's motion for a change in the incidence of taxation. On Friday night, after adjournment sit ten o'clock, Ministers scented danger. When the House resumed, the. Premier endea voured adroitly to shift to another issue by debating Mr Rees' resolutions as a Ministerial question. The Opposition loaders ssiav the move, and retaliated by put ting Mr Thomson up to speak on Mr Wool cock's question. The Ministers were foiled. On Saturday Ministers|helda council of Avar. The situation is critical, ft avsis known that several Government supporters were pledged to consistent support of the principles of Mr Woolcock's motion, amongst others —Messrs Ballance, Bryce, and Bethnue. On Saturday afternoon the Premier had a long peripetic intervieAV Avith Mr Ballance in Tinakori road, and endesiA'onred to bring him round to si neAV a-Icav of the subject of taxation. Ministe rial Avire-pullers Avere at work in various directions endeavouring to influence the press. The Avhips are active hind owners, Mongopolists, and big capitalists were lobbying on Saturday "evening, but the elements of Opposition arc likely to find si common platform on Mr Woolcock's motion Avhich if carried Avould involve the Treasurers budget. It is believed the Government cannot reckon on more than thirty-nine supporters on the question, giving them all the doubtful votes Avhile forty-eight to forty-nine Avould support Mr Woolcock's motion. It is currently belicAed that Ministers Avill seek si loophole to save their seats by informing the House that they agree Avith ths principal of the resolu tion, but it is not practical to carry out the policy in the present stage of transition from provincialism, and the condition of the colony's finance. If they do so they may possibly retain their scats a week or two, but a

WANT OE CONEIDENCE i- sure to follow. On the other i: hl, _ Ministers might accept the r. hition and proeced to impose ;; . tional taxation, and Avould then (i .:11st, and disorganise their oavii staunch es supporters, and the quarry would come to grief. To-morroAV night Avill slicav Avhat ministers intend.

SIR WILLIAM FITZHERBERT,

Some profess to believe that Fitzhcrbert is the secret agent guiding the forces with a vioAv to resigning- the Speakership, and becoming Premier, should the majority cany the resolution. Fitz could claim dis interested patriotism. Another liou in the ministerial path is the NatiA*e Land Bill. Takauioaua has tabled a motion asking the Government if they intend to make a ministerial question of this bill. If not wholly condemned the majority of the House appear in favour of modification of some leading principles. It is believed the Government Avill insist ou the bill in globo, but state tliey Avill accept reasonable modification, thus escaping the benefit.

MINISTERIAL 01IATORS.

Messrs Whitakerand Ormondarethe only members of the Ministry avlio seem to luia-c any talk and legislative skill. The others are mere stop-gaps.

To-day rain and Avind make the lobbies dreary. There is nothing doing, only secret meetings and little caucuses.

OPPOSITION

It is stuted in well-informed circles that ;t compact Opposition is forming on a good basis, and only a few angles have to be rubbed oft", when a direct no confidence motion will be tabled. Mr Bunny is con ducting all negotiations between. Sir Wil liam Fitzherbert and the Opposition, but not Avith Fitzherbert's acknowledged sanc tion. It is generally believed that if Sir William Fitzhcrbert comes out, Ministers leave oiliee. Ministers are decidedly un comfortable.

Mr Coleman Phillips is here, Avatching the Land Bill.

A LOBBY STORY.

Here is a little lobby story of Friday night, derived from a first-class source, Avliicli sheAvs Avhat consternation Mr Wool cock's motion caused during the adjour ment. After he hadgmovedjhis amendment in tx forcible speech, one of the Government Avhips met Woolcock in the lobby, and in piteous accents exclaimed, " Why surely you don't mean this Woolcock." " Don't I ? You c-.iii bet your bottom dollar I do." Wason : " Why. good gracious, Woolcock, you Avant to j),:' out the Ministry." Wool cock : '; What/- a Ministry to this question. I don't care if I do, if my motion is

carried."

LATER.

'"""It is stated on good authority that the Government have nor, yet made up their mind as to whether Mr Woolcock's motion shall be resisted, or Avhcther they will accept it temporarily, and prepare a fresh cheme of taxation during the recess. Attempts are being made to win over waverei-s to the latter view.

BOROUGH CONFERENCE,

At the Borough Conference to-day Mr SAvanson Avas present for Auckland, and Mr RoAve for the Thames. The Conference passed a resolution that the cost of chari table institutions ought to be bomejjby the Consolidated Fund, or, if necessary, by a rate on piojerty. •jgThe following telegrams have been received by the City Council with reference to municipal matters likely to come before Parliament:—

" Government Buildings, "Saturday. 1.35 p.m. " Consider important Mayor should come lirst opportunity, re -Municipal business. " J. SHEEIIAX." -' Government Buildings, 1.35 p.m.

" To Mayor ot Auckland, —Have wired ToAvn Clerk; consider it important you should come to Wellington at once. Sorry to inconvenience you, but hope you Avill take first steaaner.

" J. Sheehax."

TELEGRAPHIC.

fc-TtOIAI <K,'i: OAVN CORRESrOXDEXT.)

GRAKAMSTOWN, this day. McLiver and party completed a trial crushing frcm tnc Hazelbank, Tapu (late Gentle Shepherd), of 15 tons for 19 ozs melted gold. The reef is three feet thick in the face. The All Nations save struck a ucav leader in the old Jessie Avorkings, Avith good prospects. They are taking specimens out of face. SHAREMARKET. Sales : Moanatairi, £S As; Albttrnia, .">7s. Sellers : Moanatairi, £S 10s ; Cale donian, 92s Gd ; Kimimu Hill. 20s ; Piako, 10s ; Cure, 9s (kl. Buyers : Piako, Us (id '; Welcome, ."is. The Hazelbank, Tapu, has 29 ozs. A Conference of County and Borough representatives resolved to ask the Govern ment for representation on the Waste Lands

Board and Legislative Council. They Avill meet this afternoon to discuss Mr Morrill's offer re the Waikato Railway. Tiie Alburnia Avill iinish crushing on Thursday. This Avill have over 2000 ounces and same prospects in hand. The tunnel going to the Moanatairi creek to cut reef in that direction Avill be made sit the joint expense of the Moanatairi, Golden Calf, and Morning Star. The County Council have been successful in oA-ercoming old ReAvi's prejudice. He lias consented that a road be taken through his land at Parawai.

OOROMANDEL, this day

The Manager of the Harbour VieAV repots: No. 5 level is progressing favourably ; the leader is now IS inches inside. I obtained a little more gold from the Harbour \ rieAV leader on Tuesday ; but none since. I am iioav through, going ahead on mullocky leader tOAvards the shot of gold taken out by the Company some years since. I expect' to open out early next week.

ONEHUNGA, this day

Violent Squall at Oaeltiiaga. A sudden gust of A\ rind bIeAV doAvn the chimneys of the Temperance Hotel and Mclntyre's forge, and partially unroofing Mr Hardingten's stables, and driving in a corner of Mr Barne's stone store. It des troyed Mr Barne's shed, and sent a lot of Mr Waller's timber on the wharf Hying tOAvards Otahuhu. The street is strewn with Avreckajje.

ROOF STUCK BY LIGHTNING.

Inspection proves that the lightning, which flashed vividly during the whirlwind, caused much of the damage. Mr Mclntyre's iron roof has on each side si hole driven through by electricity. A larger hole also burst through the solid masonry in Barnes' store. Schappc, the boat-builder's chimney Avas bloAvn down, and the roof stripped. Glass Avas broken in Mr Vause's shop window.

[PRESS AGEKCA.]

GREYMOUTH, this day.

The Coal Company reached the sixty feet in their shaft on Saturday night. The coal is hard and of excellent quality. NEW PLYMOUTH, this day. CAPTURE OF A FUGITIVE NATIVE.

Horopapura, the nsitive avlio escaped from gaol a short time since, and for Avhose body the Government offered the reward of £100, avsis captured by constable Hughes and John Slapool, .'1 miles inland from tngle- Avood. The men avlio caught him had to take him by a stratagem, and then with difficulty got him to town. Horo papura is si man six feet in height, and between 15 and 16 stone in Aveight,

a very determined character, and is the son of the late chief, Hapurona, A\dio successfully opposed the British troops dur ing General Pratt's first Waitara campaign. Horopaptua was undergoing sentence of three years, for unlawfully Avoimding and nearly killing a native Avoman. The steamer Taupo passed on Avithout communicating.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day. Railway receipts for June amount to £22,309, being £720 less than for April. Mr B. Smith, ninny years chief clerk in Cobb and Co.'h ofiice, avus found in the river this morning. He is supposed to ]vu re committed suicide.

WAt a meeting of the operative Bootmakers Union it Avas announced that the hands employed at Toomer's large factory had signified their intention of joining, but subsequently finding Toomer's and Sons disapproved of it, they withdrew. This action has warmly criticised, and con demned by the meeting. A. proposal Avas made to break up the Union, but avus negatived by 22 to (»'. It Avas resolved to take measures to induce bootmakers from elseAA'here not to come to Christchurch for work.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION. Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £22 ss; sellers, £22 10s. National Bank—Buyers, ?0s; sellers, 725. South British Insurance —Buyers, 80s. National Insurance Buyer's, 325. Ncaa' Zealand Insurance —Buyers, 100s. Bed Queen—Sellers. 3s. Caledonian (double)— Buyers, SOs; sellers, S7s (id.

Moanatairi—Buyers, £S ; sellers, £S 7s Od Cure —Sellers, 10s. Waitekauri—Sellers, 10s. Alburnia—s7s Ud; sellers, 59s fid. Welcome—Buyers, ;"s; sellers, 5s ltd. Union Beach Sellers, 17s fid. Kuranni Hill ISs (id, IDs ; buyers, 18?. Thames —.1 hiyers, 38s. Tokatea—Buyers, !.s. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairma

THE WRECK AT OHORE.

Speculation has been ripe in town eve: since the news of the Avrcck at Chore came to hand as to what is the name of the unfortunate craft Which has undoubtedly come to grief. The names of the schooners VVaiwera, Kbone/.er, and Queen are now- the most generally can vassed, and a belief at the present moment is strengthening that the last named is the vessel concerned. The Queen cleared for Hokianga on the 2!th ult., and sailed that evening. She had a cargo of stores on board, in which it was known (although no mention of them appears in the manifest at the customs) I hat some boxes of candles for the ltev. Mr , the \Vcs leyan Missionary, at Hokianga, were included. It is also known that Captain Jones bought three cases of oranges from Mr Eaton the day before leaving.* This would account for orangos being picked up with the pieces of Avreck. The Queen Avas to call at Parengarenga, to land some things for Mr Stannus Jones, which would bring her close to the spot where the wreckage has been found. Willi Captain Jones were tho following hands : - A. Anderson, 11. Siblctt, J. Greena.ni, ,(. Knight, Messrs Lewis Pros, received a letter to-day, stating that she has been seen off the Heads.

ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY.

A MEKTIXG of the members of this Society avus held this afternoon in the Auckland Institute. Present:—Messrs Firth, (chair) BarstOAV, Pond, Morrin, and Hill.

Scarcity of Pheasants. —The Council met to consider the scarcity of hen pheasants and to take sonic steps to prevent their destruction. A long discussion folloAved, a hen, on the motion of Mr Morrin, sec onded by Mr DarstoAV, and carried, it Avas resolved " That the Government be rccom mended to insert the Avoids ' to kill orf' in clause IS, of the " Animals' Protection Act.'"

FOOTBALL.

A. most interesting game was played on the Metropolitan Field on Saturday afternoon. Pifteen of our best players tackled a horde of all-comers, numbering six-and-twenty, of all sorts and sizes. The contest was maintained with great vigour on both sides for two hours. Notwithstanding the disparity in the numbers the fifteen had slightly the best of the fighting. Ring was decidedly the hero of the afternoon. He made two splendid runs, and obtained t"'o

" touches" right behind the goal of the enemy. The place kicks Avere frightfully mulled, or the tries Avould have been conAertcd into goals. The scrimmages Avere manfully disputed, and the men followed up well. The Auckland representation team Avill be decided on to-night.

Mr R. Little, late foreman to Mr Charles Marks, has started in business for himself on the opposite side of Queen-street, and has opened a avcll stocked shop three doors from McArthur and Co. 's Avarelvouse. Every description of men's, women's, and children's boots and shoes Avill be kept on baud, and care and attention Avill be em ployed in suiting customers of every des cription. Mr Little Avill be glad to see the patrons of his late employer, and Avill undertake that their wants shall be attended to as assiduously as ever.—[Ada/t.] in our telegram referring to the Borough Conference on Saturday the name of Mr Passmore was misprinted for that of Mr SAvanson. We have recerved a letter from Mr. Thornton, scenic artist, relating to the sudden closing of the Theatre Royal when opened for a short season by the members of the late company. Mr. Thornton states that the Theatre avus closed from no fault of the professional, but through differences, with Mr. ho Lias, and that an entertain ment is to be held to provide funds to test the legality of the course pursued tOAvards the company. As the matter is likely to come before the Law Cnm-t, it would be improper to|* publish one version of the cause.

A letter from Mr S. Rout, on bible-read ing in schools, Avill appear to-morrow. Kkmxaxts of Carpets at a Sacrihco REMNANTS of Floor Cloth at a Sacrifice REMNANTS of Dress Goods at-a Sacrifice Housekeepers lisive iioav si rare chance of procuring short lengths of Brussel and Tapestry carpets and Floor Cloths loaa-. Tavo weeks prior to Stock-taking Aye shall sell Remnants beloAV cost price. Full 25 per cent reduction made to oti'eet a clearance. Holloway and Gap lick have 15 patterns in Linoleum to select from ; carpets, upwards of 100 patterns to choose from. English, Americsin, and Colonial made Furniture, for DraAvisg, Dining, and Bedrooms. Bedding of every description. The patent Roller Blind of" the AGE, procurable only at the City Hall Arcade, HolloAvay and Garlick, Proprietors.

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 1877.



mEMPL AH BENEFIT SOCIETY The usual Monthly Meeting of the aboA-e Society Avill be held on Tuesday, August 7, at Temperance Hall, Alber*-street, at 7.30 p.m. The Management Committee Avill meet at same place at 0.30.—8y order of Chairman.—H. Dearon. mo BUILDERS.—Ranted, by si young JL man, Avho has sci-A-cd his time to the Cabinetmaking, a situation under a master carpenter or builder, as Improver.—Apply by letter, stating wages Avhich Avould be ottered, to "R.C.W.," Star dice. CI T. WREN has some small pieces of J 9 Draining to execute, and requires a good Drainer for same. -Apply Mount Hohson Nur sery. FIRST - CLASS Cook and Gardener Avanted for Waiwcra.—Apply to Robert Graham, High-street. WANTED, a Cook and Laundress for the country ; good wages given.—Mrs. Elkln, Emily Place, top of Shortland-street. WANTED, a thorough good Grocer ; must be a good counter hand; security required —Apply X.Y.Z., Star Ofiice. WANTED, a respectable person to assist in the Nursery and light house Avork, middle-aged person preferred; references indispensable.— Mrs. XV. P. Featherstonc, Devon port, North Shore. XTfANTTH^IorHN^ YV General Servant.—Apply for address'at the Post-ofiice. WANTED, a, Man to cut doAvn and remove earth, and sod an embankment. Apply G. Staines, Upper Queen-street. WANTED, a strong active Lad, to drive a Maker's Cart.—C. Burton, Par nell Bakery. "TTTANTED, immediately, good Cook V T and Laundress for Wo. «1 in the country. E. Henry's Registry, Shoru-uu-otroct. WANTED, by three young gentlemen, to be taught, Dancing privately.—Apply stating terms, to J.P., Star Oiliee. WANTED, the Amalgamated Boot and Shoemakers of Auckland to meet TO MORROW, at 7.30 p.m. sharp, at the V.M.C.A. Rooms, Albert-street. Business important. WANTED, a General Servant ; silso a Nursemaid; references required. —Mrs. Dacre, Ponsonby Head. WANTED to Rent, a Cutter, 20 to 30 I tons.—A.M.G., Staii Office. j WANTED to Purchase, a feAV; acres of good Land near toAvn.—Address, stating pri"e and whereabouts, M.A.0.. Star Office. ! WANTED, by a respectable person, a situation as Housekeeper.—E.M., Star > Office. | WANTED, si first-class Cook for an Hotel in the country.—Apply at Cruick shank & Go's. WANTED KNOWN, Mrs Nicholas' Jewel Rags in the Market on Saturday j Nighl ; don't forget,; All Prizes. No Blanks. ' WANTED, an Engagement sis Engineer j at a SaAV Mill. Will also undertake the I Blacksniithing; six (0) years experience.— i Address J.K.J., Post-office. Auckland. j TTTTANTED Known, that D. Goldie is ! V T prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe I and other Building Materials, including Sashes, | Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, j Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at tho lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus I torn-house-street. W' ANTED KNOWN 7 Mks.~GRICE, j Newmarket, has opened a Select I Registry Office for Servants, Avhere the Avants of employers and the unemployed will be care- ; fully attended to. Terms moderate. IHE7"ANTED KNOWN, this is for 'Two j Vt Weeks only! -Your likeness, or those ; of your friends. Id each. 3s per do/..; Children's Auckland Lace-Boots, as large as 10 to 13, Is tid : per pair: Men's Auckland Bluchers, 6s 0d to 7s I fid; V'ieAvs of tho Thames, 2s ppr doz.; my 2s. j Black Tea is a great bargain: Spectacles. Is, Avorth 2s fid: Eye-glasses, Avith handles, !)d: ! Purses. 2d to Is fid ; Bonnet Shapes, fid, worth I Is fid : Berlin Wool, Id and 3d per doz. : Finger- • ing Wool, I '.d per hank ; Maori Portraits, Is per ! doz. ; Condensed Milk. Id per tin; lib. tins of ! good Cocoa, Id: large Rack-combs, Id; Tooth- I combs, Id; superior ditto, Id.—W. H. Dampier, i Victoria-street, corner of llobson-strcet. 1 TTTANTED the Public to Kuoav. L. H. | IV GREEN is leaving his Nursery in Sea- ' field View, and will sell oil" all his stock of ! Shelter. Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs, at half price. The following prices will show:—Pinus Insignus, 9s ill doz..- Cupressus Maerocarpa, 12s , ■I' do;:.: Camellias. Azaleas, and Rhododendrons, ' Is fid each (200,000): tAVo-A-oar-old Thorn Quicks, : extra strong, 12s per 1000; and all other Nursery ■ Stock equally cheap.—L. 11. Gkeisx, Seaiieid i View Nursery, oiTthe Grafton Road. WANTED KNOWN, thai J. C. Stovin j Mineral Merchant, is a Purchaser of j Copper, Tin, Lead, Blend, Antimony, Cinnabar, ; Nickel Silver, Bismuth. Plumbago, and other • ores and minerals.—Oiliee: No. 11, Insurance I Buildings, Auckland. I "\/V7"ANTKD KNOWN—MUFFINS~!T! I % v MUFFINS! MUFFINS !-E.H. PERCY j begs to inform his friends and the public gene- ! rally that he has commenced Business in the I 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 kii.uly favours and | orders. N.B.—Maybe had at Mr. Waters, Con- I fectioner. Queen-street, and as the Bakery, Lome-street. A number of good Lads and Men wanted. • j T^ANTEDTURCHXSERSnfoTc^tra ' V f strong Brass-tipped Cart Haines, suit able for the heaviest work, price Bs. fid. per I pair: 33-inch Knuckle-jointed, cased all oa-ci-, i Brass-tipped Scotch Hanies, 12s. fid. per pair; 36-inch, do., do., do., 13s. Gd. Other kinds pro portionaly cheap. Also, for a small quantity of i Clark's celebrated " Hoplcmuronm, the best known remedy for Brittle or Shelly Feet, Cracked and Greasy Heels. Contraction and all : other Diseases of Horses' Hoof's, &c. Also, [ more of his celebrated Hiding Saddles, Avith j military open panels and extra-strong bar-plated trees, complete, Avith mounts, £3 17s. fid. CUd ping Machines, from las, each.— XV. S. JONES. Manufacturer and Importer of Saddlery and Harness, Queen-street. Y~~ OLUNTEER LAND SCRIP Pur chased. — William Coleman, Solicitor, Vulcan Lane. W\ \ MT NJ? ™EJ_ARGE STOCK WATCHES at ALEXANDER'S before purchasing. TNTEII-COLONIAL CRICKET Jl match. A Public Meeting will be held on TUESDAY next, at 7.30., at the Thames Hotel, to consider the Adsit of the Australians. His Worship the Mayor (W. J. Hurst, Esq.,) has kindly consented to tsike the chair. All persons interested are inA'ited to attend, and the co-operation of out-districts requested. SAMUEL JACKSON, Jr , Hon. Sec. A.C.C. "T OD G E AR A, No. 34 8, I. C. The regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held in the Lodge-room. Maso'dc Hotel. Princes-street, THIS (Monday) EVEN ING, the fith instant, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Visiting Brethren are im-ited. XV. R. ROBINSON, P.M., Secretary. j££^jp CONCERT, THIS (Monday) EVENING, at the ALBERT Hall, under the management of Professor DaA-ies. Admission—One Shilling. Q |T. ANDR EW ' S CHURCH' [ A Meeting of the Members and Adherents of I St. Andrew's Congregation avi'll be held in the Church TO-MORROW (Tuesday) EVENING, the 7th instant, at half-past 7 o'clock, Avhen the report of the Committee appointed to take steps ! towards obtaining a Minister will be laid before I them. I A full attendance is requested. i "ORIERLEY'S ONEHUNGA 'BUSSES j Ji_> Leaves j Onehunga— Auckland— j 9 a.m. 12 noon ' 1 p.m. 3 p.m. I 2 p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday; ! 2 pm. l p.m.: Special Coaches as per agreement.



JL* *>G X NEWLY-BUILT House of 6rooms' cA^—rft/O. Verandah.and e-A'ery convenience, with Allotment 33 x 99 : only 20 minutes from Market-house.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. __£*QV»~A —VERY PRETTY VILLA "3!_,e> \|»".Fo of S rooms, fitted Avith cooking range, grates, water laid on, and OA-ery com-e- I nience for a family. £250 of purchase money j can remain acS per cent..—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. £IttA —PRETTY COTTAGE, of four c>v.!L «/\/. r ooms, Avith every convenience, good well, Sec ; allotment, 33x107, I'mlly planted with fruit trees, &c.—S. Vaile, Land Agent. J?s> PER ACRE.— Excellent FarnTof n&r& 270 acres, of rcaliy good soil; 10 acres in crass, and fenced: orchard, dAvelKng-house, outbuildings. &c. One and a half hours by rsiil, and drive from Auckland—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent. Shortland-street, next the Post-office. i»TjA —BUILDING ALLOTMENTS from £10 each.—S. Vaile, House. Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-ofKce. FOR SALE, on easy terms, a 4-roomed Cottage -Ponsonby.— Apply to H. N. Gar land, Wyndham-street. FOR SALE or Lease, a Farm of eight acres at Parawai. Thames, improved and subdiAdded; an Orchard of two acres, well stocked Avith choice trees and Aines; good Dwelling-house and out-houses. —Apply to J. Hamilton, Baker, Albert-street. EOR SALE, a ucav Express Waggon, a neAV double-seated Buggy; also some neAV and second-hand Spring Carts.—Apply to George Bruce, Coachbuilder, Upper Queen-street FOR SALE (cheap), in the heart of the city. Freehold Allotment, 50 x 107. -with lofty, Avell ventilated building, 27 x 107 feet, admirably suited for a Builder's Shop, Manu factory. Cooperage, Iron Foundry, &c. Price, £390.—5. Vaile. House and Land Agent, Short land-street, next, the Post-office. _£* _ Q/Tk —Four-roomed House for Sale in SwJ-Ov/. Symonds-strcet. near Windmill; easy terms taken.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. S" YMONDS- STREET.— 2-story House, 10 rooms, 0 fire-places, freehold ; splendid A-ieAv. Price, £160: £00 cash, remainder in instalments.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a two-roomed Cottage, with colonial oven and a good Avell.—Apply R. Donovan, Shoemaker, Nelson-street. nnO LET, a good live-roomed House in JL Hepburn-street, and one do in Eden Terrace, with kitchen range, water laid on, Sec, — James Reid, Eden Terrace ; or Ashton and Son. FjtWO Furnished Appartments to Let, JL close to St. George's Bay Road, Parncll.— Apply to Mr. George, Grocer. mOLET, aShop and DwelUiig; "llouse ! JL. with counter and fixtures, adjoining M. Foley's, Grocer, corner of Hobsonand Vici •ria street. Suitable for a Draper, Millinei. or Shoemaker. TO LET, si neat detached CoTtage, in Rutland-street, Parnell, facing Domain : garden ground, well, etc. Rent, 10s.- Apply to Mrs. Coates, Parnell; or 11. Ashton. nnO LET, a Villa Residence, near June- Jj tion Hotel, every con\-enience for a family. —Apply to John Hancock, United Service Hotel, Queen-street. TO LET, to a Young Married Couple, a neAV and completely-finished Cottage. Avith I every requirement, in South-street, Newton.— : Apply on the premises. ■ nhO LET, Ebenexar Cottage, V rooms, JL Upper Queen-street: rent, lis.—Apply to Mr. Salter, V.M.C.A., Wellesley-street. TO LET, a House and Shop, newly re paired, in Victoria-street, two doors from | Chapel-street; rent, 12s. fid. Key next door. TO LET," Tn St.~Gco7ge's~Bay RoadTa new Villa Residence, with front and back : verandah, four fire-places, well, and rain water, j and other requisites.—Apply to It. Keals. jmO LET, a House in Alten Road.— ] .■_ Apply to J no. Kirkwood. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, ; large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, I suitable either for the law, wine, or general ! mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. ONE POUND REWARD.—Lost, on Saturday night, between the Park Hotel j and Eraser & Tiniie's Foundry, a White Poodle Pup.--The above reward Avill be psiid to any ! person returning the same to Mr. W. If. | Hazard, Gunmaker, Queen-street. LOST, a small Brown Dog. Answers to name of Poss.—Finder re warded by taking j him to Mr.ltubie, Queen-street. ! Q" TR A V ED,~on Thursday, from the .O Eureka Store. NeAvton, three Grey Geese, and a White, Gander. Information reAvarded, ; detention will be punished. lOST, on Saturday night, si Child's Chair A and a new Shovel, finder will oblige a 1 pool'linin by leaving the above at this office. i *^^- T>ACIFIC MAIL STEAM '"•'■-"■-■- SHIP COMPANY. | F0 R SYD NE V DIItE CT. The Company's Powerful Al Iron Screw | Steamship AUSTRALIA, j W. Cargu.li, Commander, avIH leave Auckland for the above port on or about THURSDAY, 9th August, carrying Mails and Passengers. i For further particulars, freight, or passage I apply to I OWEN & GRAHAM, Agents, Auckland. ' <*"£&_&- .4 ucKL AN D STE A M ! PACKET COMPANY *-_._3__^ (LIMITED). | FOR AWANUI AND GISBORNE. ! The s.s. PRETTY JANE i Will leave Auckland for the aboA-e ports on WEDNESDAY next, the Sth instant, at 1.30 o'clock p.m. FOR RAPIER DIRECT. i The s.s. j SOUTHERN CROSS 1 Will leave for tho above port direct on THURSDAY, the 9th insia.n, at 5 o'clock p.m. j N.B.—No Cargo receiA'ed after 3 p.m. j W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. !ri REAT I" i LE A R ING DALE i — OF — WINTER STOCK. : star LIMITED TO FOUR WEEKS ONLY! A. LINABURY & CO., 20-1 Se 200, QUEEN-STREET. ! A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF WINTER STOCK \ HAS THIS DAY COMMENCED. AND WILL CONTINUE FOUR WEEKS ONLY r, j During which the Entire Stock will he subjected to such a | SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PRICE, That the object aimed at, ; namely, A LARGE REDUCTION IN STOCK IS SURE ; TO BE THE RESULT. From the well-known quality of Goods kept ; this Popular Establishment, the public may rest assured in getting the Best of ! everytiiix« at and uxder Wholesale Pkices !!! I The STOCK consist* of eA-ery description of \ DRAPERY GOODS in SILKS, SHAWLS. MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS HOSIERY, MILLINERY ' LADIES'AND CHILDREN'S UNDER i CLOTHIVG CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &0. DBKSSMAKIVO OX TIIK PREMISES. Country Orders carefully and promtly executed. Comparison Invited. THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD j REGARDLESS OF COST!!! A TINAB UR V & po., gOj Se 20G, QUEEN-STREET. *^_ **■-**■ ; &__3^_fee^_^;__^^_i^« 4 UCKLAND AND MERCER" AND i A_i__ KAIPARA RAILWAY. | On and aftei MONDAY. 9th July, the mini mum weight :or Goods >vi_i he iavc instead of five-hundred- Aveight. By order. ' A. V. MACDONALD, Genei_l Miinager.O.



_i?9>i> to £1000 LENT, on Building I gfei n* \r Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.— C. AA'illiamison. Estate Agent, ! Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. L' AXE TAKAPUNA —For Sale, cheap, a Farm of 31 acres, fenced, and chiefly in grass, well laid out Avith Orchard and Ornamen tal Trees, with an eight-roomed House itur ' nishedi. Out-houses. Horses, Harness. Carts. Cews. and Farming Implements.—Apply K. and R. Duder. Land Agents. . mO THE UMEMPL OVE D. Town Clerk's Ofiice, August 1, 1577. Work for competent Pick and Shovel Men may be obtained. Particulars on application to the' City Surveyor's Ofiice, Queen-street. P. A. PHILIPS. ToAA-n Clerk. T> L A N T I N G TRE ES, &c. Toavu Clerk's Ofiice, August 2, 1577. Tenders Avill be received until noon on WED NESDAY, the Sth instant, for Planting Trees in certain streets in the city, in terms of speci fication to be seen in the office of the City Surveyor. The loAvcst or any tender not necessarily accepted. P. A. PHILIPS, TOAvn Clerk. np O BUILDERS. Tenders are invited up to noon on FRIDAY, 10th instant, for the erection of a House on the Great North Road. Plans and specifications at my house, Chas. Waddingham, Cracroft-street, Newton. rjh O B U I LDEIt s. Tenders will be received up to noon on SATURDAY, the 11th instant, for the erection of a Cottage at Panmure. Plans, &c, at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. \J\f KLAN T7 ~ GAS~~ COMPANY (LIMITED). TENDERS FOR SHARES. The Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited) invite tenders for the Purchase of FiA-e Hundred Shares in tho Company. Tenders (which may be for any number) to be delivered before noon on MONDAY, the 13th August, addressed to the Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited), No. 3, In surance Buildings, Queen-street, where copies ot the last report and balance-sheet, and further information may be obtained. By order of the Board of Directors. E. B. PARSONS, Secretary. Auckland, July 30,1577. f -_sP>r.«'^?-A<___* s_ A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. TENDER S. Separate Tenders will bo received at this Office until TUESDAY", the 7th August, at noon, for the following Avorks, viz.:— Erection of FENCE at NAVAL RESERVE, North Shore. FILLING INTAKE ALLOTMENTS. REPAIRS to SIGNALMAN'S HOUSE, North Shore. Forming and Covering Avith Scoria Ash ROAD BETWEEN' NELSON AND HARDIN GE-STREETS. Plans and specifications to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endorsed for the respectiA-e Avorks. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. T. BOYLAN. Chairman. rSIENDERS are invited for the Purchase -*- of the A.S.P. Co.'s steamers SOUTHERN CROSS, PRETTY JANE, AND STAR OF THE SOUTH, To be sent in any time on or before September Ist, 1877, addressed to the Directors A.S.P. Com pany. Every information Avill be given by the Manager on application. Tenders Avill be received for the Steamers as one lot or separately. WILLIAM LODDER, Manager and Engineer A.S.P. Co. Zg_Wgo&&& -J^T O T I C E. Information having been received at this Oiliee that the SHEARER ROCK BUOY has DISAPPEARED, Masters of VESSELS are Cautionde accordingly. THOMAS HILL, Collector. Customs, Auckland, August 3, 1877. CJTOCK-IN-TRADE OF C. SUTTON. Tenders for Stock on premises. LoAver Queen- Street, GoodAvill and Lease, Avill be received by the Trustees, at the Ofiice of Messrs. B. Tonks Se Co., until Noon of TUESDAY next, August 7. Trustees do not bind themselves to accept highest or any tender. B. TONKS. I Trustees H ERMAN BROWN ) IIJSIce mOBUI L D E R S Tenders are invjte.i for Erecting TAVO-storey Premises in Albert street. T. B. CAMERON, Architect. mOBUIL D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on Thurs day, the l)th August, for the erection of a Villa Residence, at the Pah Farm, for the Hon. James Williamson. Plans. &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. I. ALEXANDER-/ WATCHES] tr WATCHES. °m WATCHEsI , \'A TCHES jlu Golcl lind Silver- WA TCHES | Ladies' and Gents'. WATCHES English Levers and Genevas. WATCHES By-Rotherham/London. WATCIIESI By T. Russell & Son, London. — ' I WATCHES By the American Watch Co. WA TCHES By Waltham Watch Company. WATCHES Machine made, by T. Russell ■ — and Son, London, £5. WA TCHES Guaranteed for 2 years. WATCHES In Silver, from £6 to £20. WA TCHES In Gold, from £3 10s. to £50. WATCHES By the Best English and Con- — • tinental Makers, especially FOR Xsi&o- Aiez&scLer, JEWELLER BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. [ETABLISHED 1565.] mRY SAMUEL COOMBfc,S AM) JL riO.'S TROUSERS to Measure, at 21s and 15s Gd, at CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, QUEEN-STEEET, AUCKLAND. YOU""CAN GET A GO UP MERINO X UNDERSHIRT, for 2s Gd, at SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CI T V C IOIHI X G MAE T, 02, Queen-street, Auckland. TryK.f\ GARIBALDI SUITS, at & _V\Jr 15s, worth3o?. at SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., City Clothing Mart, 92, Queen-street, J t Auckland.



"DOKOUG H OF ONEHU NG A. Xotiec is hereby given that the Borough Council of Onehunga determined, at a Special -Meeting, to adopt By-LaAv No. I—To Provide for the Granting of Licenses to Private Slaughter Houses. And By-LaAv No. 2—To Prohibit the Straying of Cattle on certain Streets within the Borough. Such By-Laws to be confirmed at a Special Meeting of Council to be held at 7 p.m. on MON DAY, the 27th August, 1377. JOHN GEO. HUTCHISON. Town Clerk. MOUNT ED E N HIGHW A V DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that the Trustees of the above District intend on the 21st instant, in the School-house, Mount Eden and Valley Roads, at 7.30 p.m., to make a Rate of Nine pence in the Pound on the rateable value of pro perty- for the period of nine months, from July Ist. 1877, to March Slst. 1375, said rate to be pay able in one sum on the Ist day of September, 1877, to Mr. E. C. Carr, Collector for the distrist. The Ratebook is open for inspection at the School-house as above, daily from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 n.m. T. THOMPSON, Chairman. August 4,1877. "jTkEVONPORT DISTRICT BOARD. "RATING ACT, 1376." Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Devonport District Board, after the expiration of twelve days from the date hereof, to make a Rate for the year commencing en the first day of July last, and ending on the 30th day ! of June next, IS7S, of One Shilling in the £ on the annual value of the rateable property Aviihin the. DeA-onport Highway District, as set forth in the Valuation Roll noAV in force for the said district: and that such Rate -will be payable in one instalment to Mr. Benjamin Tanner, the Collector, on the first, day of September next, and that the Rate-book now lies for inspection of Ratepayers, at the Post-office, Devcnport. WM. HOILE BROWN. Chairman of District Board. DeA-onport, August 1. 1877. "VTOVELTIES ! ! "I^OYELTIES ! ! ! A LARGE Ivis\_m_m^\c* JUST SHIPMENT OF t|||||Sl| OPENED. J. BROWN & SON, SHOKTLANDSTREET. For the future SHEET MUSIC published at Is. will be sold at 35., and that at 3s. Avill be sold at 2s. 6d. No Music will be Booked, and any Accounts must be paid before the 27th instant to ReceiA-e the Benefit of the Reduction. J. -OROWN & OON will be open dh SATURDAY till 9 p.m. till further uotice. "VTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE AS INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £65,000 This purely Local Company Insures against FIRE and MARINE LOSS of EA-ery Descrip tion of Properly, at LOWEST C URR EN T RATES. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims.. HENRY E- WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVI DENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, &C. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Wellington. It is found in the course of business that mistakes frequently occur, in consequence of the similarity of title assumed by some of the neAV Life Offices recently established in the Australian Colonies. The public are requested to note that the Australian- Mutual Pboa-ioent Society is the correct designation of the oldest Mutual life Office in Australia. Present Annual Revene exceeds .. .. .. £170,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,000,000. The Ncav business for the year 1576 Avas -1559 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £1.652,575, and producing a neAV animal reA-enue of £56,300. Persons assuring with this office share the Avhole profits, and a bonus is declared cA Tsry fifth year. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Agent for Auckland: Alexander Saunders. J) » ESS MATERIALS AT £3T REDUCED PRICES ! "^3 SILK YEL YE T JACK ET S at C^ HALF PRICE ! ! TBB EL Atkins Has Reduced the Prices of a Large Lot of Winter Dress Materials, and has also Purchased Heavy Lines at Job Prices. He has also just opened all the New Shades (Prunes, Navy Blue, Myrtle, Chocolate, &c.), in S®. SATIN CLOTHS, TRAILS, &C. •=& These Colours, now so much Avorn, have not been procurable for sonic time back. In this second ahipment Avill be found some Very Choice Goods. Also BLACK SILKS, AT THE OLD PRICES ! IT. A T X INS Has also Just Purchased a hen at line of LADIES' SILK VELVET JACKETS, at a discount. They will be Sold at about st2T HALF PRICE Remnants of Dress Materials to be Cleared-out at ANY REASONABLE PRICE. Blankets, Sheetings, Quilts, Table Linen, Loner Curtains, Calicoes, Flannels, and ali'Manch ester Goods, of best makes, and at the LoAvest Price for the quality, in Auckland. Cheap Tweeds for Eov's Wear. at 2s. lid. and 3s. Gd., worth is. to ss. THE LARGEST STOCK OF MOSGIEL AND OTHEE tweeds in THE CITY. A SPLENDID STOCK OF CLOTHING-, in Auckland-made, Melbourne, and Imported. -JH. ATKINS.} ITIHE UNION FIRE AND MARINE 1 INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. The List of Applications will CLOSE on the 15th instant, up to which date amplications will be received by the Union Bank of Australia, Avhere forms can be obtained. 1~ °- °- T- The Annual TEA MEETING will be held in The Presbyterian School-room. Whau, at 6.30 o'clock, on WEDNESDAY, Sth instant. Songs. Recitations, and Addresses by mem bers of the Order. For the Committee, XV. R. LLOYD, W.C.T. _ CJTTMATTImWS LITERARY UNION." The First Quarterly Entertainment Avill be ..-ivenTHIS (.Mondavi ETENING. in St. Mat thew's School-room, at 7.30. Members can obtain Invitation Tickets for their friends from the President o- Secretary. mO BRIDGE" "CONTRACTORS AND 1_ OTHERS. BRIDGE and all kinds of IRONWORK made c.t LoAvost Rates. J. M. VIVIAN, TARANAKIFOUNDRY, Ncav Plymouth.