which are being bent for plating the Go-ahead. It is a matter for congratulation that the damage done is so small, when the actual risk was so enormous. It may be interesting to mention the property in jeopardy/ On the north of the factory is the steamer Go-ahead. On the west several cutters, alongside the binding place, with the tide out. On the south of the factory, and close to, it is the new schooner being built by Messrs McCullam .and McQuary ; stacks of firewood and timber, the latter of tremendous extent, cover most of the ground up to the Union Mill. At the mill there are most excelieut arrangements for suppressing any outbreak of fire upon its own premises. To its supply of buckets, as we have already shewn, is due the extinc tion of last night's blaze. There is at the mill ti powerful steam lire engine, with abundance of hose. Steam is kept up all night. At every easily available spot throughout the mill a:e placed buckets filled with water, and casks are also kept lilied. A great want felt last night was that of a Parnell lire-bell, which it is hoped the Borough Council will supply. There is said to be one opposite Mr Coun cillor Wood's shop, but so cracked that the people are ashamed to ring it. A Parnell bell ringing last night would have deter mined the direction of the fire, and obtained ready help, if required. As it was, Mr Fraser, living near St Andrew's Church, did not dream of the lire being in the direction j of Parnell until actually told it was his own j property burning.

ORIGIN OF THE FIRE. Detective J_-_oy has, with his usual smartness, 4 covered the origin of the tire to be _ h_.:p of wooden spikes, known as trenail-, and used for fixing the plauking mi to the ship's timbers. Those, to the number of six or seven hundred,, had been piled over the plate-heating furnace, where they had been allowed to remain since Thursday. These had ignited; the fire was communicated by them to the wood work of the lean-to ; the result is known. The trenails were the property of Messrs McCallam and McQuarrie, boatbuilders, valued at £15. It is estimated that damage to the extent of £40 was done by the lire to Messrs Fraser and Tinnc's property.

POLICE COURT.—This Day.

(Before P. Comiskey, Esq., J.P.) OVERDONE AND PEXITENT. Two labouring men named Watson and Elderbery pleaded guilty to being drunk last night, and were fined 5s each with _osts.

"HOW DO YOU DO, lIOBINA.'

'•' One pound of apples, please, and what's the price ? A lady said, of fair demeanour ; These golden pippins, Miss, are very nice. Oh, how do you do Robina.? Andy McArbvoath was charged with as saulting a lady named Robina Lover by squeezing her hand in an affectionate manner, and to which her husband strongly objected and angrily remonstrated. Mr Coleman, solicitor, appeared for Mr McArbroath, and said that Mr Robert Lover, the husband, did not wish to press the charge against the defendant. The facts of the case were simple, and it was doubtful in the mind of the Court ■whether an assault had really been committed. The lady went into a shop in Queen-street for the pur pose of purchasing a pound of nice apples, when defendant caught hold of her hand, exclaiming " How do you do, Robina?" On leaving the shop defendant was confronted by the enraged husband of the lady, who demanded instant satisfaction in a neigh bouring enclosure. Mr McArbroath ob jected to warfare, as he had not been under the skilful training of Professor Davis, and begged to decline. Mr Lover took out a summons, fearing, as the information ex pressed 'it, that the objectionable squeeze might be repeated, but as defendant had n ade ample ample apology, he was willing to withdraw the charge. Sergeant Major Mason said he had no objection ; he was not aware that any serious injury had been inflicted upon the adv. The Court allowed the charge to be with drawn. This was all the business.

SALE OF THE THEATRE ROYAL.

There was a large attendance at the Brunswick Mart at noon today, at which hour the Theatre Royal was offered for sale by Messrs Tonks and Co. The auctioneer was Mr Carr, who lost no time in reciting the particulars of the " lot," and eliciting the bids. A start was made with an offer of £5,000. Then the bids ran rapidly to £6,900 bid by Mr Lennox, at which there was a pause. Mr DeLias sprung another £50, and then £7,000 was bid by a well-known Queen street butcher, who was understood to be acting for another party Mr DeLias was"not to be outdone, and after a moment or two of deliberation he offered £7,050. There was no response from the other side, and after a respectable interval and some fruitless oratory the hammer fell to Mr DeLias' bid, who thus becomes the proprietor of this fine block of buildings, which at the price— about half the cost —ought to be a good investment.

The property in Grey-street consisting of 4 two-storied shops and dwellings, realised £1,000. The shop in Queen-street, held by Mr R. Keesing, sold for £200, and the fee simple of freehold allotments in Pollen and Martha-streets, Shortland, brought £150.

THE A.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

We have now received by cablegram, the results of the two first and most important days' racing at Randwick, on the occasion of the Australian -Jockey Club's Spring Meeting. The only two races of the meeting possessing .any interest for us in New Zealand, are tiie A.J.C. Derby, and the Great Metropolitan, the results of which are now to hand. The Derby resulted in a splendid finish between Woodlands, the winner of the Hawkesbury Guineas, on the 16th hist., and Mr J. White's Chester, one of the most brilliant performers of last season as a two-year-old. Woodlands just managed to catch the judge's eye first, and Mr Silberberg's colt has thus established his reputation as a brilliant performer. His subsequent vic tory in the Maiden Stakes over Ingomaraud Crusader, was, of course, a foregone conclu sion. The Great Metropolitan has resulted in a complete surprise. According to the latest betting, Timothy and Janitor, the two leaders in the Hawkesbury Handicap enjoyed the honours of favoritism. The winner turns up in Mr J. Tait's br c Amendment, by Anglor out of Proposition, who started first favorite for Hawkesbury Guineas, but finished "nowhere." He was also, freely backed for the A.J.C. Derby, but his name does not appear in the first three for that race, and the probability is that he did not start. The Melbourne Cup handicapping has been knocked into a cocked hat by the performances of Woodlands and Amend ment. At the beginning of the season these two colts shew themselves capable of coping with anything of their year, and they are both in the Melbourne Cup with the extreme feather of sst. Tibs. Amendment will incur a 71bs. penalty by winning the "Met.," but Wood lands, having only won weight-for-age races, escapes any extra burden at present. What a tine prospect for the other candidates when two such speedy animals are turned loose ! However, the turf is famous for surprises, and it is yet possible that though on paper they look as if they must be first and second, they may be destined to play no part in the race. The Painter, by run ning second under a heavy weight, showed that after all he is a real good horse. At one time he was highly thought of, but he had so often disappointed his friends that they had almost all forsaken him. Timothy appears to have turned the tables on Painter. It will be interesting to note the ofl'cct of the recent running on the Mel ome Cup betting.

Maiden Stakes. —Woodlands, 1; Ingomar, 2j: CrusadeT, :.. Won easily. yelling Plate.—Wamba, 1 ; Bowstring, 2 ; Viscount, 3. Metropolitan Stakes. —Amendment, 1 ; Painter, 2; Timothy, 3. Raildwick Stakes. —Ino, 1 ; Rake, 2 ; Ramornie, 3.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day

SHAREMAEKET.

Sales : Moanatairi, £7; Cure, 7s Gd ; Albumin, £5 10s to £5 lis Gd; Young New Zealand, 7s Gd ; Comstock, 8d ; Perseverance, Is Gd.

TIOKIANGA, this day

The Pacific Slope, Captain Harrington, barque, passed up this morning from Sydney to load at Andrews and Yarborough. She is 1,200 tons burden.

DUNEDIN, this day

REDUCTION IN GAOL PAY.

The proposed sweeping reduction in the pay of gaol officials is, it is feared, likely to lead to the resignation of all the old efficient officers, many of whom have seen nearly 20 years' service. The "Star" asks the House to consider their laborious hours, which are longer than any other branch of the service. RAILWAY PROGRESS.—THE AL LEGED FORGERY. Another section of the Clutha-Inver cargill line will be ready for opening on the Ist proximo. The case mentioned yesterday comes before the Police Court on Thursday.

NOMINATION OF COUNCILLORS.

Tic: following gentlemen, were nominated this morning as candidates for the office of Councillors for the city of Auckland : — 1. Mr Alexander Fleming, nominated by Messrs G. B. Owen, and J. L. Wilson. 2. Mr Edward Isaacs, nominated by Mr .James P. King, and Ralph Keesing. 3. Mr James Poly blank King, nominated by Messrs H. Keene, and J. Dilworth. 4. Mr James Morton, nominated by MessrsD. McKenzie and James B. Francis. 5. Mr Frederick Lambert Prime, nomin ated by Messrs Alexander Black, John Smith, Thomas Cole, and George Leahy. THE ELECTION. In compliance with the provisions of the Regulations of Local Elections Act of 1576, a poll will be taken on Thursday, the 13th day of September, at the Mechanics'lnsti tute, High-street, between the hours of 9 o'clock a.m., and six o'clock p.m.

PARNELL BOROUGH ELECTION.

The following gentlemen were nominated to-day as candidates for the three vacated scats in the Parnell Borough Council :—Mr W. T. J. Bell, Capt. I). 11. Mcl_inzie,§Mr W. Winks.

SUPREME COURT.—THIS DAY.

IN BANCO.

(Before His Honor Mr Justice Gillie..) EE WILLIAM THOMAS (A BANKRUPT.) Mr Eliot Meyer applied for the order of discharge in this case. The bankrupt is a miner resident at tin; Thames. His Honor looked through the papers, and --dins everything in due form, gave the order for discharge. RE HARNETT AND LEVY. Mr Hesketh, on behalf of the trustees under the deed of assignment re Harnett and Levy, applied for an order for the examination of the debtors in reference to their liabilities and .assets, with a view of ascertaining the extent of the estate assigned under the deed. The Court made the order for the attend ance of the debtors, and Mr John Lawford, manager of the Bank of Australasia, for examination on Tuesday next at 11 a.m. The Court then rose.

THE OPERA.

MISS ROSE STELLA'S BENEFIT TO-

NIGHT,

La Belle Heleke was repeated last night to a fair audience, with conspicuous success. The rich vein of comedy pervading the opera was made the most of by the members of the Company, who seemed to enjoy the fun as much as the audience. To those who have studied the classics, the idea of Menelaus, the King of Sparta, coming in with a cot-ten umbrella and carpet bag is calculated to excite the risible faculties to an alarming degree; while the sight of Paris, Agamem non, Calchas, Orestes, and the noble heroes who took part in the fame-is siege of Troy, throwing " Yankee grab," is very ludicrous. To enjoy opera boull'e a keen sense of humour is very requisite, but at the same time more can be got from this class of entertain ment than a mere laugh. The music, though often jingly, is frequently of a most beautiful description, and "La Belle Helene " abound., in morceaux, which would not be out of place in Satanella and II Tiovatore. Last night the celebrated Dream duet was sung by Miss Emily Soldene and Mr Campbell in faultless style, and although from its length and arduous character it is very exacting to the per formers the audience could not refrain from demanding an encore, which was gracefully acceded to. The Opera was well performed throughout, and was exceedingly well received. Miss Rose Stella takes her benefit to-night, and this fact, even without the additional attraction of the performance being the last appear ance of the Soldene Opera Company in Auckland, should ensure a bumper house. Rose Stella has been a decided success here. While she cannot be uphold as t_ie beau ideal of an operatic artiste, she has yet that charm of manner which covers a multitude of sins, and often creates a furore where faultless excellence fails to excite enthusiasm. But Miss Stella has |aiti_tic merits as well as her style to recommend he:. Thos. who heard her sing her part in the balcony duet in "Genevieve do Brabant," or who saw and heard her as Clairctte in "La Fille de Madame Angot," will admit that her talents, both as actress and singer, are of a high order of merit. " Madame L'Archiduc," with the fair bc_ie iiciare as Fortiinato, is the opera for to night.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

Tub Free Templars of the Star of Freedom Lodge held their quarterly meeting last evening in the Cook-street Oddfellows' Hall. The pre liminary business being over, the following of the brotherhood were elected to office for the ensuing quarter by Bro. George Warburton as G. YV'.C.T,. assisted by Bro. James Cox, as G.M., and W. H. Sceats as G.S.:—Bros. James Lee, W.C.T.; Thomas McComieU, W.V.T.; A. C. Jamieson, W.S. ; John N. Hunt, W.F.S.: John Bergquist, W.T.: John H. Burns, W.C. ;A, McMillan, W.M.: Emanuel Newton, W.1.G.; James Connor. W.0.G.: Sister C. Cox. W.R.H.S.; Sister Ellen Donald, W.L.H.S. ; ..ister Agnes Xeddrie, D.M. ; Sister E. Donald, W.A.S. ; W. L. Neddrie, P.W.C.T.

At the meeting of the Free Methodist Young Men's class on Monday evening, Key It. Taylor in the chair, the question of debate was " Is there such a thing as special Providence?" Mr J. Saunders opened in the affirmative, and Rev. J. A. Caygill replied in the negative. The discus sion was animated throughout, but the rnaiority including Messrs Mai or,' Hemus, and Parker, were in favour of the views of Mr Saunders. We learn that this class is carried on with con siderable spirit, and with much advantage to its members. The members of the Bakers' Association will hold their anniversary ball this evening, in the Lorne-strcet Hall The committee of the Wcsleyan Mutual Improvement Association have issued their new programme of essays and debates for the coming session The essays will treat of Cobden, the freetrader- Stephensixn, the engineer; Mahomet, the Eas-orn prophet; Kingsley^s "Westward Ho-" popular amusements ; and Mormoinsm. The debates include such questions as, "Is reason contin-d toman I "Capital Punishment" and other subjects. Evenings will be devoted to miscellaneous authors, Sir \. alto- Scott, and Milton. _-.___!__

Mr Robert Brewin, practical horticulturist and seedsman, of Queen-street, informs citizens and Others who take a lively interest iv the health ful and pleasurable execise of gardening', that September is the. month for sowing the seed. without which effort on their part they cannot hope for a ripe response. Douglas Jerrold, the wit, was wont to say, " If you tiokle nature with a hoe, she will laugh a harvest." Mr Urewin's advertisement repeats the old lesson, both of Scripture and nature, "Now is the accepted time," xfov by thrift and honest toil, Mortals win dame Nature's smile. The annual nieetinsr of the North Shore 1 vow ing Club will be held this evening, in the club room of the Masonic Hotel, on the beach. A full attendance of members is desired, for the purpose of discussing the business of the coming season.

Arrival of the Tararua.

AUSTRALIAN ITEMS.

PROTESTS AGAINST THE SHEEP TAX.

IMPORTANT SALE OF MERINOS.

THE DROUGHT CONTINUES. j

OPERATIC SUCCESS.

BLUFF, this day. The following items are by the Taraiua up to August 20th :— Counsel have been engaged during the week taking evidence on the Railway Con | struction Bill. | Ths Assembly'passed the land tax resolu tions without division, and they have been embodied in the bill. Some progress has been made with the Mining on Private Property Bill. Dr Macartney has been re-elected for ; South Gippsland by a majority of 94 over Mr Mason. Protests are being raised against the pro posed impost of ninepence per head on sheep, as being calculated with the im posts on other things to raise the meat preserving interest. No more small-pox. The passengers per Macduff are still in quarantine. ggjAt a, recent sale of sheep,|the highest aver age for merinoes was £04 17s. The highest pric; paid was 270 guineas, but owing to the drought the condition of the sheep was not so good this year. , A fall of earth at the All Nation Mine, Ballarat, killed two men, and injured a third. The weather is still very dry only a little rain having fallen mostly near coast. The continued drought is very disastrous. Lohingrin continue-, a great success at the Opera-House. The Mayor fancy dress ball last night was a brilliant affair. Their were 1000 visitors. The Governor was present.

WASTE LANDS' BOARD.

The usual meeting of the members of the Wa3te Lands' Board was held yesterday afternoon. Present: Messsrs D. A. Tole (in the chair), May, Moat, Tonks, Firth, and Campbell. WAIROA CONFISCATED LANDS. Mr Tole had received a telegram from the Hon. Donald Reid, Minister of Lands, desiring that sections 21, 22, and 23 of the Wairoa confiscated lands might bo ottered for sale in areas half the size of those shewn on the plan. He had received a second telegram from the same source, desiring that section 2S, with an area of :i,OSG acres, might be reserved as an additional educational endowment. This would make the total area reserved for this purpose 8,817 acres, which was a rather large proportion of the whole block, viz , 23,000 acres. The land would, therefore, for the second time havo to be withdrawn, and after a time bo re-advertised. Mr Firth said this course would tend to destroy the sale of the land. Air Tonks said it appeared that Government wished to put an effectual stop to colonisation in this part of tho colony. After some further remarks Dr Campbell moved, " That the following answer should be made to the telegraphic communication to the Government: ' The Board originally intended these as small farms, but after due consultation with the Chief Surveyor, decided upon his recommendation that the land in question was not adapted for small settlers, from its peculiarly rough and semi-mountainous character, being only adapted for sheep runs, and determined to offer tho block as laid otft'by the Surveyor before tho transference to the Board. The Board begs to appeal that the decision it has arrived at be allowed to be carried out, inasmuch as for the reasons already give; nand, further, that thejland has already been withdrawn once, and it the sale is again postponed, the result will be seriously detri mental to the prices which would otherwise be obtained, and will be a cause of serious encum brance to intending purchasers." Mr May thought a further expression of opinion was un necessary, and moved, "That the Board also calls to the attention of the Government tho desirability of making all necessary reserves before the blocks in which they are situated are ottered for sale," but afterwards withdrew it in favour of Mr Tonks' motiou, " That 5,700 acres out of 22.000' having been already reserved in this block for educational purposes, the Board considers that the additional reservation of 3,000 acres as suggested in Mr Rcid's telegram will seriously affect the satisfactory settlement of the district." This motion and Dr. Campbell's were put and carried. APPLICATIONS. The chairman of the Wairoa County Council applied, in answer to Mr Tole, that he required six months to clear timber from confiscated, lands. The request was granted.—The applica tion of Air Kelly to erect a building at Tapuae haruru and suggesting a township. The Hoard agreed to adopt Mr Kelly's suggestion and granted his request.—The report of the Surveyor of Land at Patufcahi was read, and inquiries ordered to be instituted respecting the land.— Mr Wilfred Brown's letter rospectmg the sale of land at Tologo Bay. The chair man said tho land was tho property of the Government, and had been laid out as a township. A number of small applications respecting lands for sale, cutting trees, etc, were granteel ; and the returns of Messrs Dollar and Lovett produced under the Homestead Selection Act, and deemed satisfactory. MR hush's lettek. A long letter was read from Mr A. B. Bush, of Raglan, descriptive of certain difficulties which had arisen in lii.s neighbourhood. Some years ago a tract of land at Raglan was laid open by the Government for settlement under the Home stead Selection Act. Amongst the persons who settled down was a Mr Savage. Some natives laid claim to his selection, occupied and partly cultivated. It had recently been proved that their claims were groundless; but the difficulty was to get them removed. Mr Bush wrote that time would prove the best arbitrator, and in order that Mr Savage might not Ix 3 prejudiced by delay, suggested that an extension of his time for occupying and improving should be granted. After some consideration the Board determined to act upo • the advice of Mr Bush. SCHOOL GRANTS. In compliance with a letter from Mr Vincent E. Rice, Secretary to the Board of Education, thefollovying grants for school purposes were made :—Five acres at Oruawharo, two reserves (an acre each) at Kaiwaka, six quarter-acre lots at Whatawhata. viz., 131,132, 133, 111, U2, and 113, out of twelve, applied for. NEW LAND ACT. At the close of the business, Mr Tole distri buted to the members of the Boasd copies of the new Land Act, sent by Dr. Giles, Under- Secretary for Crown Lands, with a l-equest that alterations or improvements might be suggested by the Board where they thought them desirable.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, £23. National Bank—Sellers, 71s. Colonial Bank—Buyers, 43s 6d. South British Insurance (new)— Sellers, 80s. National Insurance—33s ; buyers, 335. Moanatairi—£7, £7 2s ; sellers, £f ss. Cure—Sellers, 7s 6d. Waitekauri—Sellers, lis. A Ihurnia—£slos, £5 Its 6d ; buyers, £5 10s. Beach—23s, 27s 6d ; buyers, 235; sellers, 2.3. Kuranui Hill—Buyers, 18s 6d ; buyers, 20s. Piako—Sellers, 15s 6d. Harbour View—Sellers, 4s. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman.

THE REASON WHY.

(To the Editor of the EVENING STAR.) glXi,—ln reply to your correspondent yes terday, wanting to know why the liquor traffic is condemned, let me say to the writer, "look around yon, and count how many friends and acquaintances of your own have been disgraced and ruined,aud have died through drink ? How many families have been scattered like cliafi' before the wind through drink? How many fathers and mothers have broken their hearts over their erring children enslaved by drink ? How many children are left to mourn the loss of parents ?" Let him ask the prisoners in Mount Eden what brought them there ? Nine-tenths would exclaim "drink." Go to the Lunatic Asylum, trace the causes of insanity, drink again ? Go to the Neglected and Destitute Children.' Asylum, and ask why the parents have shirked their duty, anil left the children to be a burden to the State and to charitable people. Turn to Wairoa North —how many deat-hsby drown ing all through drink. I need n t

go further ; your space could not contain all the reasons why this respectable trade should be assailed. Your correspondent remarks that the Liquor Trallic gives employment to so many. Yes, my dear sir—too many. Besides the regular staff, there is the policeman, into whose hands the drunkard falls first; jailors. Ah ! that reminds me of a story I once heard. An Australian darky having been locked up for drunken ness, and noticing white men prisoners, remarked : " White fellow big fool. Build a chokey, put himself in. Black fellow no do that." Then there is the hangman, undertaker, doctor, and a host of others, whose valuable services could be dispensed with if the drink demon were put out of sight. Dr. Cheyne says ; "Public houses _-_ the curse of Scotland." I never sec a sign—" Licensed to sell spirits"—without thinking that it is a snare to ruin souls." They are the yawning avenues to rags and poverty in this life, and as one has said, the short cut to Hell. I am o_c, One who knows WHFRE THE SHOE I 'INCHES.

THE CIVIL SERVICE

! (To The Editor of the EVENING STAR). Sir.—Referring to the libel case, " the Attorney-General v. Jones", I trust some member will ask the Government whether it permit-the Agent-General in London— who is, after all, a member of the Civil Service—to contribute articles to magazines for his own benelit at so much a line, contrary to the rules of that Service ?—- Yours, ecc.,—F. H. TKOur

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1877.



Very impoptant to all persons wishing to furnish their house economically, to know that the greatest Variety of Furni ture and Carpets is to be seen at the City Hall ARCADE. The proprietors have just added another large Show Room entirely ; for Red-room Furnitue, where may be seen ■ very handsome Cedar, Itimu, Mottled Kauri, Iron, and other Bedsteads; splendid assortment of Toilet Glasses, &c, occ. Drawing and Diningroom Suites ready to deliver at a moment's notice. Upwards of 100 patterns in Carpets to choose from ; Tapestry, from 2s lid; Brussels, from , 4s i)d ; Floor Cloths, from Is lid ; New lot of Oil Canvas at 9d. Hollowuy and Garlick lay carpel* and deliver their goods, free of charge, to any part of the town. Strangers and others are invited to walk th.-ough the ''Arcade" a.nd see for them selves the quality and style of Furniure before buying.—[Al)VT.]



Glt AND MUSICAL AND LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT. The HALF-YEARLY ENTERTAINMENT, in connection with the Pitt-street W'esleyan Mutual Association, will be given on MONDAY EVENING next, the 10th September, at half past 7 o'clock, in the Pitt-street Schoolroom. Readings, Recitations, Music, &c. R-KRKSHMKNTS PIiOVIDEB. Tickets :—One Shilling. _ar See Programme in future issue.



WANTED, a Lad used to the (-iT-ifet making.—F. Maxtor, City Market. WANTED, a strong Lad accustomed to the Butchering business.—R. Reeves, Victoria-street. WANTED, an Assistant in Stock taking; a detailed knowledge of Iron mongery indipensable.—Apply to Ireland Bros J WAN TED, immediately, a General Servant, able to cook. Mrs. Cotiytayne, Claremont House, Princes-street. WANTED, Two Pair Sawyers.—Apply to P. & J. McLood, Helonsvillc. WANTED, a (.id for the country, from 12 to It! years of age.—Shakespeare Hotel, Wyndham-street. WANTED, a littteßey, for an office ; must be clean.—Apply immediately to E. G. Ewington. . .._V*_ WANTED, immediately, a respectable Boy willing to travel; must read and write ; good wages. Apply at 7 o'clock this evening at Nottinglmni Castle Hotel, Aber crombie-street. WANTED, an experienced Draper for Napier; must be thoroughly Competent and steady.—Apply to L. D. Nathan WANTED, a good Servant to cook and wash; also a Housemaid —Mrs Roberton, Upper Symonda-streot, opposite the Waterworks. WANTED Purchasers, for Cash only- Superior Eleme Raisins, :>_d pc*- lb. ; Hoba-t Town Jam, 8d per tin; lib. tin Fresh Lobsters, lOd ; Salmon, Is ; Best Patna Rice, 3d per lb.; assorted Sauces, 6d per bottle; ggpd Pickles, from Gd per bottle; superfine Grouts, 9d; Flour, _Ul lb. Terms strictly Cash.—A. E. Collins, Wellington-street. ANTED to Purchase, Empty Sacks, any quantity; must be good and sound. —11, Baird, Victoria-street. W" ANTED, a Boy, about 15 ot 16, to look after a horse and make himself.— Glanville & Ellyett. (.uee_vstreet. ANTED, Auckland Adtrcrtisors to note the AOVERTISIUG Scale of the " Northern Advocate." Fifty per cent, lower than usual quotations. Incomparably the Best Country Anviamsixo Medium in the Pro vince. Mr. J. R. Kandkhson, No. 11. Insurance Buildings, Agent for Auckland. WANTEDTIor the country, a Man accustomed t-o driving horses. Apply up to 10 o'clock, at R. Baird's, Victo_ia-street. ANTED, a young Girl as servant, one accustomed to children preferred. — For address apply at t.iis ofllcc. WANTED KNOWN, Mrs. GRICE, Newmarket, has opened a Select Registry Office for Servants, where the wants of employers and the unemployed will be care fully attended to. Terms moderate. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is . prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles. &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. WHAT,"" 2d71? R>. only charged for Prime Mutton ? That's all! and 2d, 3d, and 3_d for Boiling Beef; 4d for Roasting Beef, Legs of Mutton, Sausages, and Chops. Dealer in Poultry. — GEORGE HULME, Auckland Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-street. ANTED, an active Girl for the house; must be used to children; wages, (is.—Mrs. A. King, St. George's Bay Road, Parnell. AM'ED KNOWN—MUFFINS ! ! MUFFINS! MUFFINS !-E. H. PERCY begs to inform his friends and the public gene rally that he has commenced Business in the above line at his late Premises, Liorne-etreet Bakery, and trusts by producing the superior quality of Goods as in former days (unequalled) to merit a continuance of kiwdly 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. WAN TED, a copy of the Rules of the London Athletic Club, or the Amateur Athletic Club (England), or of the South Can terbury Athletic Club. — Alfred King. Star office. "VSTANTED to Sell, First Choice Joseph- T Tine Kid Gloves, 2s and 2s 6d per pair.— W. Eyre. Enniskillen House, Victoria-street. "VXTANTED KNOWN, that J.C. Stovin Vt Mineral Merchant, is a Purchaser of Copper, Tin, Lead, Blend, Antimony, Cinnabar, Nickel Silver, Bismuth. Plumbago, and other ores and minerals.—Office: No. 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. ANTED, People to write down what they wish to remember of the following bargains :—Dav Books, 9d: Pass Books, 3d to Is. Penholders and Lead Pencils, 6d to 7d per doz.; Slate Pencils. 9d per 100 : Note-paper, 2d to Id perq aire ; Envelope =; for 3d ; Spectacles, Is ; White-handled Magnifiers, 9d; Spring Tape Measures, Gd : Lace Ribbon and Ribbon Velvet, Id per yard; N-edles, 2_ a penny; Wave Braid, 12 yards for Gd; Handy Shovels, Gd; a few Children's Frocks cheap : Splendid Tea, 2s.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson street. 0 THE ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF AUCKLAND. Gentl-Mbx,—Having promised to stand as a Candidate for the City Council, I beg to say that 1 consider it interfering with the liberty of the subject, 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 myself to the expense of cabs to convey Electors to the poll. If th_ Electors have confidence in me then let them go to the poll free and unfettered, as Englishmen ought to be, and I, in return, will study their interests, endeavonring 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.



. ! GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. .—. , _ T N BANKRUPTC Y. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors : Act IS7G." and in the matter of the Deed of Assignment of JOHN HOLMES a*d JAMES HOLMES, trading as " Holmes Brothers," Debtors. Notice is hereby given that on WE DNESDAY, the 19th day of September, 1577, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, an application will be made to ; the Supreme Court of New Zealand, _-orthern i District, at Auckland, sitting in Bankruptcy, > ■ for a declaration of the complete execution of I a certain Deed of Assignment, made the 18th | day of August, 1877, between John Holmes and i James Holmes, both of the North Shore, near i Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auck j land, and Colony of New Zealand, Shipowner*, | carrying on business together under the style or ! -inn of "Holmes Brothers," of the first part; j Arthur Heather, Merchant, Malcolm Niccol, Merchant, and Charles Hawkcswood, Engineer, j all of Auckland aforesaid, Trustees under the i said Deed, of the second part; and all the joint and separate Creditors of the said John Holmes and Jiuuuo i^.aio;, -i the third part; and filed in the Supreme Court Oilice, Auckland afore said, on the 18th day of August, 1877; and which said Deed was assented to by «■ resolu tion, in writing, passed at a meeting of the joint Creditors of the said Debtors, held this day. Dated at Auckland, this Ith day of September, 1877. JOHN RICHMOND. Solicitor for the said Trustees IN the matter of "The Joint Stock Companies Act, 18G0," and of the wind ; ing-up of THE TAIRUA PROS PECTORS' GOLD MINING COM ! PANY (LIMITED). I By direction of His Honor Mr. Justice Gillies. notice is hereby given that the said Judge has appointed TUESDAY, the eighteenth day of September. 1877, at eleven o'clock in the fore i noon, at his Chambers, in the Supreme Court House, Auckland, to make a Call on the Con tributorics of the said Company; and that the Official Liquidator of the said Company pro . poses that the said Call shall be for Two Shillings per Share. All persons interested are entitled to attend at such day, hour, and place, to offer obiections to such Call. I Dated this Ith day of September, 1577. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, . Registrar. TE E A T it E R O V A L. Lessee R.J. DeLias. ENGAGEMB N T FOR A LIMITED PERIOD OF -JMR. CHARLES WIIEATLEIGH I'm Who will make his re-appearance, in conjunction with THE NEW DRAMATIC COMPANY!! ON FRIDAY EVENING, SEPT. 7, In the kreat Sensational Drama in 8 tableaux, THE TOUR OF THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS. Mk. PIIILIAS FOGG (who makes the bet) .. Mr C. WIIEATLEIGH Mr Fix (an English Detective, disguised as: A Priest of Bramah, a Chinese Mer —lant, a Californian Digger, a Negro Steward) Air. Geo. Leopold Joan Piissepartout .. Air. Fred Beiton (from Theatre Royal. Drury Lane). James O'Reilly (an Irish American) Mr. C. Verner Mr Brisket (English Consular Agent at Suez) Mr. Melville The High Priest of Bramah.. Mr. Robinson Djelmar (the Elephant Keeper) Mr. Searle Mr. Obodiah (a pompous Cal cutta Magistrate) .. .. Mr.MackD.Alex ander De-ge-non-da (a Sioux Chief) Mr. Smith CapUiin Spoedy (of the ' Hen rietta') Mr. Sandy Mr. Stewart (an Engineer) .. Mr. Macks Sir Philip Phelps (a Hanker) Mr. Earl Walter Ralph (Director of the Bank of England) .. .. Mr. C. Smith Thomas Buddy (a Brewer) .. Mr. Fraser Mr. Fallentin Mr. Charles Bill Miles i'm charge of the station J Mr. C. Metcalfe Ned ! in the \vild«-iess "(Mr. Vellemell Sponger) Pnlif ___;.. T . lir _of.r4 Mr- w- Wilson Graball ,-^aliloinian liters| Mr- __ G raham Major White (an old "Forty niner") Mr. C. Searle Lieut. Dwight Mr H. MarWlia/n Conductor of Train .. .. Mr. G. Williams Aouda (Widow of theßaiah).. Miss Andrews Ayesha (her sister) .. .. Miss Henderson Miss Stewart Miss Hendry Nancy Miss N elly Daley Egyptians, Fellahs, Priests, Guards, Musicians, I>ervishos, Fanatics, Hindoos and Indians, Merchants, Brokers, Railroad and Steamboat Passengers. Soldiers, Sailors, &c, &c, by SINTY AUNI LI ARIES. Entirely new Scenery painted for this erand production by —. Willis. W. J. Wilson, and C. Kinchella. The Properties by James Burn and Assistant The Machinery by Herbert Winning The Dresses by Piciola TOUR OF THE WORD IN SO DAYS. Tableau I.—ENGLAND. The Saloon of the Eccentric Club, London— The Wager-—The tour of the world in SO days— Preparation for departure- A point of honour— The duel—l'm struck—So is the hour, Tableau 2.—EGYPT. Grand Tableau. The Suez Canal—The detective Fix in search of the bank robber—Arrival of the steamer— The Englishman on his tour—The point of honour not yet settled —Another duel —Same result—Departure of the steamer—The detective on the trail. Tableau 3.-INDIA. The bungalow of the elephant keeper—The despair of Aouda—The terrible fate awaiting her—To be burnt alive on the funeral pyre of her late husband —Arrival cf High Priest and lias soldiers for their victim—The American and Englishman determine to save her. THE PAGODA OF PILLARGI. Grand Tableau. The Suttee—The preparations for the sacrifice —The Indian Amazons—The march to death— The funeral dirge — The sacrifice — Aouda dragged to the pyre—Passepartout's strategy— The torch ready—Rescue of the victim—Uncle Sam and John Bull triumphant. Tableau _.—CALCUTTA. Coffee-house. Aouda and her rescuers safe in Calcutta -The Englishman and American go out for a little practice—The old result—Arrival of the Magis trate—Serious charge of sacrilege in interrupt ing the solemn services of Brahma—The party bailed and start for America. Tableau S.—AMERICA. California. California-street—The strangers learn a few points- Drinking Saloon—Passepartout meets a friend—Bad results—The detective obtains the prize—Passepartout's despair—A friend in need —America and England in accord—No more duels—Let us have peace. Tableau 6.—AMERICA. U.P. Railroad. Snow storm—The murder by the Redskins- Arrival of the overland train—The attack—The fight—The ladies captured by the Sionx Indians —The pursuit. THE GIANT- STAIRWAY NEAR THE U.P. RAILROAD. The Sioux and their victims. Preparation for death. Passepartout astonishes the Indians a little, The U.S. Soldiers astonish them more. RESCUE!! And Death of the Chief and his Band. Tableau 7.—ATLANTIC OCEAN. CABIN OF THE HENRIETTA. Nearly'Round| felie World—The Darkey and the Frenchman—Fix astonished—Passepartout recovers the lost notes— Captain Speedy forced to sell his ship—Fogg changes her course—Ho, for Liverpool ! DECK OF THE HENRIETTA. THE STORM. No time to lose. Cut away all the woodwork not wanted to keep her afloat and feed the fires. The Explosion ! SINKING OF THE HENRIETTA!!! Man the Boats. All saved. Tableau B.—ENGLAND. Private Parlour in a Liverpool Hotel —All saved from the wreck—Fogg thinks he has lost his bet—Sympathy of his American friend,who discovers an error in the reckoning—Travelling east and gainine; a day—You may yet. win your bet—Ho, for London ! LONDON.—THE ECCENTRIC CLUB. Festivities in honour of the wager—Twenty minutes to nine—lf Phineas Fogg is not here in twenty minutes he has lost the bet—So close to the winning-post, and fail at last—Sudden appearance of Phineas Fogg. AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS. Prices of Admission :— Dress Circle, Is ; Stalls, 2s 6d Pit, One Shilling SPECULATION. The Greatest ever before the Auckland Public. gSF See UNION GOLD MINING CO. _ PROSPECTUS in the Exchange. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary pro tern.



A MEETING of the UNEMPLOYED will be held in the Young Men's Christian Association Rooms, corner of Weilesley and Albert-streets, on Saturday evening next, the Sth instant, at half-past seven o'clock, to'pass Resolution* asking the members for City East and City West, to urge upon the Government the immediate necessity of opening work for the unemployed ; and to consider the action taken by the Mayor in regard to the resolutions passed at our last meeting. His Worship the Mayor and City Councillors arc respectfully in vited to attend. rpH A .AIE-S (- AS CO MPA N V JL (LIMITED). The Register will be Closed from 31st August to Cth September, when a Dividend of Is. 6dl per share will be payable at the Company's Office, Shortland-street. F. A WHITE, , . Secretary. Auckland, August 2S, 1577. T OST, on Monday last, a Brown Silk _____ Umbrella, with owner's name on silver band.—The tinder will be rewarded by leaving same at No. 7, Wyndham-street. LOST, between Mr. Hurst's, Queen street, and Mrs. Hamlin's, Epsom, a Carriage Blanket.—lf the finder will leave it at Mr. Wiseman's, Saddler, Queen-street, he will be rewarded. »>;*_ CASES N.^Curc Picton Bloaters. r_y -J> — RUMMER Se CO. FOR SALE OR LEASE, all those Extensive Premises situated in Stanley street and Grafton 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 tv W. AITKFN, Land Agent. Tp O I. S A L E. The WAITEKAUHI FOST-OFFICE STORE, with Bakery and Butchering Business com bined. Splendid opportunity for a man with small means to start in a rapidly rising locality. MAGUIRE & SNODGRASS, Waitekauri, Ohinemuri; Or, Office of this paper. N.B.—Weekly takings from £50 to £70; Stock and Packhorscs to be taken at a valuation. Business is a nice compact one, all conducted under one roof, and the Packing Business itself alone is very profitable. In summer the busi ness will, in all probability, be a very lucrative one, and press of other business is the only reason for clearing out. Price, £210 cash. ivr o t i c c; For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Holensville IRailway Station ; 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. 171 OR SALE, 90 acres of Land, admirably adapted for the s;te of a manufactory, or for a pig and poultry farm. The whole of the purchase money can remain at 6 per cent.; 8 miles from Auckland, by a good road.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. Afi}f\ to £1000 LENT, on Building fsss'.^.M_f Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.— C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. FOR POSITIVE SALE (cheap), on ver^ easy terms, a really good and compact Farm of 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 oply 11 miles Auckland by either metaled road or water, as well as by rail. Would be a splendid opportunity for anyone either to farm or other wise.—Apply to John Soppet, No. 8, Queen street. FOR Immediate Sale, a snug Bakery business, with lease of premises.—Apply to J. Green, Auckland Market. AXE TAKAPUNA—For Sale, cheap, a Farm of 31 acres, fenced, and chiefly in grass, well laid out with Orchard and Ornamen tal Trees, with an eight-roomed House (fur nished), Out-houses, Horses, Harness, Carts, Cows, and Farming Implements.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Land Agents. 4? 1 QA -FIVE - ROOMED HOUSE and c*W JLOv/ . Allotment for Sale. The choicest view on Richmond Road. Ponsonby. Excellent garden. Easy terms.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. TO LET, a House, comer of Wyndham and Hobson-street, containing 5 rooms and kitchen, double-stalled stable, good yard, &c— Apply H. W. Heath, Bank Buildings. TO LET, a two-roomed Cottage; rent. ss. Apply to Mr. Rogers, foot of Grey street. O LET, "The Deanery," Parnell, at present occupied by Mr. B. Tonks.—R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. O~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. TO LET, Shops in Wellcsley-street, above Hewin's buildings, now nearly com pleted.— Apply to John Buchanan, Custom- House-street. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, with office fittings, lire-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. TO LET, a House iv Alton Road.— Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. |pHEAP -jjT\ RAP ER V QALE. R. FRENCH, HAVING PURCHASED THE DRAPERY AND GROCERY STOCK In the Estate of H. McCrae, at a HEAVY DISCOUNT, Will offer the same at such PRICES as will Effect a Speedy Clearance. CALL EATtLY AND SECCUE THE BARGAINS. -2T DRAPERY STOCK in Premises corner of Hobson and Wellington-streets. __5" GROCERY in R. FRENCH'S Premises, Hobson-street. SALE COMMENCES ON FRIDAY. "T^TOOLPACKS !! ! SADDLERY !! ! ON SALE, To Arrive, ex ' Galatea, <_■ London- : 5 bales 12lb. WOOLPACKS, 6 cases SADDLERY. FROST & CO., General Merchants, Vulcan Lane, Auckland. *___ ,__, *m_H. rV 0 STAND THIS The well-known Clydesdale Stallion ' " YOUNG WELLINGTON." He was bred by Mr. Patterson, of Wanga liui. His sire " Wellington" is acknowledged to be one of the finest horses ever imported to New Zealand. His dam was an imported Mare from Hobart Town; and, when exhibited, received every first-class prize as a Brood Mare. " Young Wellington" stands 17 hands in height, his colour is a beautiful dark dapple brown ; he has a wonderful docile temper; has good action, and for symmetry he has not his equal in the country. " Young Wellington" has proved him self a sure foal getter, and thoroughly staunch in harness. "Young Wellington" stock, now rising 2 years old, for size, symmetry, and action cannot be surpassed. For further particulars see future advertiee ment. C. T.HARDING Mechanics' Bay. T>ARNELL TRANSITION NOTICE. His Worship the Mayor, The Borough Council, The Town Clerk, and the Burgesses ok Parnell, are hereby respectfully informed that il_. Auger, <s_P_r -Bootmaker, IS REMOVING To New and Extensive Premises, on the SSL Opposite Side of the Street, i_fi a little higher up Parnell, NEXT TO MR. TOMLINSON'S DRAPERY ESTABLISHMENT. N.P.— Agext for the Fven'inCt Star,



•NiAva-ia JL-iarroii •. si.mmioi. iojj tin s _ ojou; O-U.i.todxa _. .rnr>A* c\ \>v.\\ SmAßq '-uo.oo s;qi 01 njosn si: poaq.tre;nm r> opn_y -joAg; •Sfr-T-IS U-TAVOTJ saaas ivimj/iaoiaov saaas N.icmvD xaiioini 'IV tUOUI 10- [TTA\ OOX OUV 00T!]d £m 3_ [jb'd *sopi.__ ss_p-:}s_i. o.insut o; put; 'SHHA-OT-. PU- SSI .-IVX-TOttA JO .qddni. suostjos v iu_av no_ ji qinoui snn 10a ss.iv: •S.xVIH-01 _ -s ?? -x a_LISO__O 'xoj-iCJ. a. aa b o.vvTNoa V >^__!-|t^-iSsM^r AN N HAL E LECT I 0 N 0 F COUNCILLORS. City Council Offices. September. 5,1577. It is hereby notified that Mr. Alexavdkb Fleming, Mr. Edward Iswcs, Mr. James Polybla.vk Kixg, Mr. James Mortox, and Mr. Frederick Lambert Prime, have been duly Nominated as C.-uididatcs for the Office of Councillor fur the City of Auck land, and that in compliance with the pro visions of " The Regulations of Local Elections AcL 1876, a POLL will be taken on THURS DAY, the 13th day of September instant, at the Mechanics Institute, High-street, within the said City, between the hours of Nine in the forenoon and Six o'clock in the afi. moon HENRY RIDINGS, Officer. _. .^^ k r> _& *^vT" _v J^"EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. KAIPARA-PUNIU RAILWAY. Newcastle - Ohaupo C< .nti;act, Per manent Way, &c. LENGTH ABOUT 19 MILES GO CHAINS. Public Works Office, "W cl'lington, 13th August, 1877. Written Tenders wiii be received at this office up tonoon on WEDNESDAY, the 12th Septem ber, 1877, for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, WelLin_rton, and marked outside "Ten der for Newcastle Ohaupo Contract (Permanent Way, &c.) Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Tele graphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a District or Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged ; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver- General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Ry command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineer-in-Chief. TENDERS FOR PURCHASE FIRE ENGINE. Town Clerk's Office, August 13th, 1877. The Council will receive Written Tenders until 2.30 of WEDNESDAY, the 12th of Septem ber, for the purchase of one of Merrvweather's Manual Fire Engines complete, London Brigade size, with 4 lengths of suction hose, canvas suction cistern, and frame with 240 feet of leather delivery hose and branch pipe. The Council no not bind themselves to accept the highest or any offer. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Clerk. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. STEAM TUG BOAT. Tenders will be received at this Office until TUESDAY, the 18th September, at noon, for a STEAMER suitable for Towing and General Harbour Wor_.. Tenders to state price required for Vessel, or sum at which Vessel may be chartered at per month. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. T. BOYLAN, Chairman. nn O B U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received un to noon on MON DAY, the 10th of September, for New Galleries and other works required in the Pitt-street Wesleyan Church. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. mo B U I L D E~_T~S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of MONDAY, 10th L.stant, for the Erection of a Brick Building in Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. TAUPIRI COAL MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). TO COAL MINERS. Tenders will be received by the undersigned until SATURDAY, the Bth September, from persons willing to contract for Cutting and Delivering Coal at the Company's mines, Huntly, for a term of years. Specification maybe seen attbo office of the Mine Manager, Huntiy, and at the Company's offices, Fort-street. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accented. c FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Auckland, August 30.1877. m O B U I L D E 1.1 s. Tenders will be received up to 12 o'clock of MONDAY, the 10th of September, for the Erection of Show Buildings, &c, at Ellerslie, for the Auckland Agricultural and Pastoral Association. Plans, &c, at my office, Albert-street, near ]\_arket. EDWARD BARTLEY, Architect. UCKLAND AND NEWCASTLE RAILWAY. REFRESHMENT ROOM AT MERCER STATION. Tenders will be received at Auckland Rail way Station until neon of SATURDAY. Bth September, 1877, for Lease of Refreshment Room at Morcer Station. Specification to be seen at the Booking Office, Auckland, Drury, Mercer, and Newcastle Sta tions. Tenders to be endorsed, "Tenders for Re freshment Room." By order, A. V. MAODONALD, General'Manajrw. ONSONBY AND OR DEDWOOD HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Trnstees require the Services of a SURVEYOR and ENGINEER. Particulars can be obtained at the Office of the Secretary, 24, Shortland-street, where applications in writing, stating terms, qualifications, &c, will be received until Noon on Monday, the 10th September, inst. By Order of the Board. GEO. W. JONES, Secretary. _Auckland, Ist September, 1877. "l\T__flONAL FIRE AND MARINE _i_N INSURANCE COMPANY OF. NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £115,000 This pubely Local Company 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, Auckland Branch. ED W O O~~D S~T OR E, PONSONBY. Having disposed of my business to Mr. GEO. ROGERS, I hereby tender my sincere thanks to my customers for the very liberal support they have given me for the past four years, and hope they will accord the same to my successor. W. FAREY. WITH reference to tJie above, I beg to inform the inhabitants of Ponsonby that it will be my endeavour to sell the Very Best Goods in the Market at Town Prices. J, therefore, hope for a continuance of the patroi. age bestowed on Mr. Karey. Customers waited oh for orders twice a week. All Goods punctually delivered GEO. ROGEim ' Dedwood, 4th September, 1877.