. ZTnf aetinff throughout, Edgar Vernon. flf Smith, met with the loud approvals oy IULf;' rP This gentleman possesses abilities the S Mr and Mrs Searle quietly assumed Maf-V retired parts of Appleby, the banker % his wife characters Avhich required but f-ftip energy and fire, Appleby's most energetic ht t heiMp' Friends, let us go to supper." The SaT sfinple in plot, without any moral to . r_-i_vit.A was shi-ply written to please for an l!^,r to stir the laugh of the light-hearted, and from others to drive dull care away, and as such drama anSAvers its legitimate purpose. Lisa trw-les will be repeated to-night, possibly for the fas. time in thirty.

FATAL FD. VALL ACCIDENT.

ADJOUK— V INQUEST,

(Yesterday, Concluded). The following evidence was taken after Aye i-.it to press yesterday :— Frederick Norton, house surgeon at the Auck i^d Jospital, deposed: I Avas called about Aye nVlnck on the afternoon of Saturday last, to see Appeased I found him lying on his back on the crrnimd his head being supported by one of the Slavers He Avas perfectly sensible, and said he v?„d f-illen and he believed his back Avas hroken He had lost all use of his legs. There was no feeling in them, even Avhen pricked ivith a rim The left arm was also paralysed. His v_r.athing was laboured; pulse Aveal.. I ex amined his spine, Avhere he complained of pain, hit wat unable to discover any fracture. I advised his removal home, Avhere he Avas carried hv the players. I accompanied him home, Avhere Tmet Dr- Ellis, in Avhose care I left him. I hpiieved that the iniury Avas a very serious one. .have seen football matches played in the r.om?in, but I do not consider it a more rjaimerous game than others played here. I heard that deceased had died at about 11 o'clock -on Monday morning. Deceased did not blame any person concerned in the affair. UrL Ellis deposed: I kneAV deceased slightly. He a. as a pOAverful, healthy young man. I Avas sent for by Mr Tonks at about six o'clock on Saturday afternoon last. I proceeded to his lodo-ings, and found his le«-er limbs and left arm completely paralysed. He could moA-e his right arm Avith an effort, it being only partly naralvsed. His mental faculties were entire. There were no outward contusions. Dr Norton and myself examined him, but Aye could detect no fracture or dislocation of the spine. There was one painful spot. My diagnosis Avas con cussion of the spine. Deceased did not give me ,an account of the affair, nor did he attribute blame to any person. I called in Dr. Hooper, and he attended the patient Avith me. Deceased slept on Saturday night, and con tinued much the same throughout Sunday. He took fluid nourishment throughout the day. His pulse was 68. There Avas no abatement of the paralysis. Breathing was laboured. About 6 o'clock on Monday morning, he complained of a depression in breathing. About 9 o'clock, tetanic twiches took place, and at a quarter to "10 he Avas seiaed with an epileptic fit, Avhich carried him oft. I made a post mortem examina tion of the body to-day, assisted by Dr Hooper. We found oblique fracture of the third dorsal vertebra.. There Avas no fracture of the spinal process. The spinal cord Avas not pressed upon. There Avere minute bloody points on tho spinal cord. The cause of death was concussion of the spinal cord. I have Avitnessed the game of football as played in Auckland and England. I certainly consider it to baa dangerous game. I hare attended six cases of injury from it during the last two years, and I think the rules should he modified, but the game should not be put doAvn. To Mr Hesketh: If deceased had been running with his head down, he would be more suscep tible to fracture of the spine than if he had held his head straight. To a juryman: I consider that the game is more dangerous for men than boys. Reginald Peacock, gentleman, residing in Parnell. deposed: I saw deceased at 7*30 p.m. on Saturday, at -Mrs Ruck's. He told me that he had been running very swiftly doAvn hill, when Mr Haultain got in front of him to stop him. He said that he lowered his head, and instead of trying to aA'oid Haultain he ran straight at him. He struck Haultain on the side of the head and left shoulder. Deceased said he then felt poAverless. He did not attribute any blame to Haultain. and said it Avas the misfortune of football. I have repeatedly cautioned deceased against running Avith his head down, warning him that by doing so he might break his neck. He always said there was little chance of that. The jury returned a A-erdict of "Accidental Death, Avithout blame attributing to anyone." A rider Avas attached, recommending a modifi cation in ihe rules of football, so as to pre\-ent accidents in the future.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OAVN CORRESPONDENT.]

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day HON. F. WHITAKER'S VISIT.

The Hon F. Whitaker is here on depart mental business. It is expected that the Magistrate's and Warden's Courts Avill be concentrated at GrahamstoAvn instead of divided as at present. He has visited the road Avorks made by the County Council, and expresses satisfaction Avith the progress made. MAJOR COOPER LOST IN THE BUSH, BUT TURNS UP. Major Cooper lias been lost in the Ohinemuri district for several days. He went out pigeon shooting, and • returned when a search party Avas being organis ed to leave Shortland. NATIVE LANDS COURT. The Native Lands Court is engaged on the last case at Shortland, the claim to the Kahikapiita block of 1167 acres. It Avill then adjourn to Ohinemuri.

SIR ROBERT DOUGLAS.

WANGAREI, this day

The " Northern Advocate " states that Sir Robert Douglas will address his con stituents before the session. Arrived : Argyle. The County Council meets this afternoon.

MR MORRIS TO ADDRESS HIS CONSTITUENTS.

TAURANGA, this day.

Mr Morris, our member, in response to a requisition promises to meet the electors prior to the session. A strong feeling exists at his not having done so of his oaa-ii accord lone; ago. THE "TIMES" ON MR WHITAKER'S BILL. The " Bay of Plenty Times " is publish ing a series of leaders on Mr Whitaker's Land Court Bill, reserving all comment until it has finished the summary of the provisions, Avhich is being very ably done in divesting the Bill of all legal verbiage. MB BRABANT STILL ILL.

Mr Brabant, Resident Magistrate, con tinues seriously ill.

The Reed Libel Case.-Sentence.

TIMARU. this_dav.

Richard Arundel Sherrin Avas convicted of a criminal libel on Mr G. M. Reed, and dimming, proprietor of the paper, pleaded guilty. The former Avas sentenced to three months' imprisonment, in addition to the three months he has already borne: Ctim ming Avas fined £100, or in default, to be imprisoned till the money is paid. Judge Johnston was exceedingly severe in his remarks.

DUNEDIN, this day. CONFERENCE OF COUNTY CHAIR MEN.

The County Chairman Conference sits on July 2nd.

CASE OF ROBBERY.

The trial of Mrs Craig, and Madden, for being concerned in the boarding-house robbery, is exciting considerable attention. The Oamaru prosecutor made several state ments diametrically opposed to his evidence in the case against Craig. Alice Purnell admitted being convicted a score of times for ■ various offences, but swore persistently she sa^v Mrs Craig taking the money out of the prosecutor's pocket Avhile Madden held him up. _ The Magistrate, in dismissing the case, said if Purnell's evidence had been in any Avay supported, he Avould have committed the prisoners. It appeared to him the only guiltless person in the transaction Avas the woman, Purnell. KNOWING THE TIME O' DAY.

The University Council is in a little difficulty. When it made the sale to the Colonial Bank, it was intended to except the clock and bell, Avhich are worth £500, but the deed makes no mention thereof. The Council intend trying to lay claim to the clock, as not being a fixture. Mr Macandrew's amended resolutions propose the spending of £17,000 on neAV buildir- . and professional residences, and oiferin^-250, £156, and £100 for competi tive designs. His resolutions for adding professors to the Council are not likely to be carried. Some suburban land, which in September Jast fetched what then wak cousidered high prices, a. as to-day sold .at an advance of 50 per cent.

CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

[Press Agency.]

TIMARU. this day.

At the Supreme Court Friendlander Avas acquitted of rape. Tole, on Avhom sentence had been deferod, bolted from gaol on his Avay to the lock-up. The AA'arder fired three shots, but missed him. Three pre- A rious convictions being proved, the judge sentenced him to ten years. Kellan and Davis, for highway robbery, Avere sentenced fo four years and eighteen months respec tively. Sherrin, for libel, having been already three months in gaol, Avas fined £100. LOCAL OPTION. Mr Stout lectured last night on the Local Option Bill. A resolution AA ras passed in favour of the Bill, and a petition Avas adopted, which Mr Stafford is to present to the Assembly.

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

DUNEDIN. this day.

On Tuesday a man, named Allan Mcßae, an engineer, Avas committed for trial for attempting to poisau himself Avith laudanum.

THE NEW UNIVERSITY DESIGNS.

The Council of the UniA-ersity met this afternoon. The principal business Avas the consideration of Mr MacaudreAv's resolution to iiwite competitive designs for the neAV buildings. The matter stands adjourned for a Aveek, to enable the members to study the Museum plan, the Rev; Mr Standford having moved an intendment to build on a portion of the Museum site, Avith a aucav to assimilating the Institutions as much as possible.

DRAINAGE SCHEME.

WELLINGTON, this day.

The "Ncav Zealand Times" says it is reported that another difficulty has arisen in connection with the drainage scheme. Mr J. C. CniAvford oojects t» seAvage being discharged into Lyell Bay, and also to its being carried onto his land unless deposited at a great distance, and at a higher level than Avas anticipated To comply with his demands Avould add to the estimated outlay for pumping a further charge of £600 per annum.

HOKITIKA, Tuesday,

Very heavy raiii for the last tAvo days ; all rivers Hooded. The Christchurch coach Avas unable to go through, and returned this afternoon.

Our Goldfields.

ALBURNI \

1 p.m. The latest telegram from Mr Gribble states that the leader beloAv the battery level is being stripped, and- that the Avork of breaking cloavii the leader in the Whau level has commenced. MOANATAIRI. 10.35 a.m. Mr Comer reports by telegram the result from Avinze, of stuff broken yesterday, viz., 580 ozs. amalgam. Crushing is being con tinued, and gold slioavs freely in the Avinze. PIAKO. The report of Mr Richards, the mine manager, respecting tbe Piako mine, is hopeful. 404 ozs. of amalgam from last Aveek's crushing, and judging from the general appearance of the reef, there is a fair promise of a similar yield this Aveek. Some good stone has been found from the north drive. BIRD-IN-HAND. No change is reported from the Bird-in- Hand, excepting that progress is being made with sinking and rising in the old Bird-in-Hand shaft.

(From our oavii Correspondent.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day

PIAKO CRUSHING.

Wilson's Piako Tribute crusliings gaA'c 96 ozs from a small tonnage. The Una Company got 3 ozs 5 thvts. LATEST MINING. Piako.—There is nice gold at the Queen of Beauty end. The crushing is looking impooved at the battery. The iicav Morning Star has accepted a tender for driving in their.ground from the Golden Calf to the 3GO feet level. Alburnia.—The stripping of the reef still continues. They avill probably break down to-morroAV. SHAREMARKET. Business done : Moanatairi, £9 15s to £9 5s ; Alburnia, 58s to 59 ; Piako, 10s to 10s 6d ; Waitekauri, 16s. Hellers : Moanatairi, £10 15s ; Alburnia, 60s ; Kuranuig Hill, 27s j Piako 10s ; Waitekauri (ex div), 16s ; Young New Zealand, 8s ; United Kingdom, Is ; Queen, 3s. Buyers : Moanatairi, £10 ; Alburnia, 57s 6d ; kuranui Hill, 25s Gd ; Queen, 2s 8d ; Tokatea, 16s Gd; Prince Imperial, 5s ; National Insurance, 31s 6d ; South British Insurance, 955.

The Tokatea Crushing-—450 ozs Gold Expected.

COROMANDEL, this day.

The Tokatea crushing of specimens will be finished to-day. About four hundred and fifty ozs are expected. A large parcel of specimens is looked for to-day. The Waverly meeting of shareholders Avas held last night. The Company decided to reserve oue thousand shares iv case machinery a. as Avanted. A good parcel of stone was obtained yesterday upon our visit. The mine is generally sheAving Avell. WHANGAPOA. The Albatross, Fanny, and Lizzie, are loading.

COROMANDEL.

(From our oavii Correspondent.) A MEETING of the Directors of tho Waverly Claim Avas held on Saturday night. From the manager's report Aye gather that the prospects are improving Avonder fully. One Director alone took 1,000 shares from those on trust at a fare price sooner than a caU should be made. Specimens sheAving gold in large quantities are being obtained daily, but the manager bases his hopes on the leader known as the Three Brothers, and as there are many other veins, lodes, and leaders, the prospects of the mine altogether are supposed to be equal to anj claim in the place, although a certain time must necessarily elapse before the junction of the various lodes is reached. NeAV Golden Pah.—We understand from the Manager this morning that highly favorable prospects have been obtained from the leaders in this mine during the last day or tAvo, but it is deemed advisable to prosecute the drive, Avith the vieAV of cut ting the old Golden Pah leader before open ing out on the neAV ones intersected. We understand this Avill be done in the course of a few dav rs.

OHINEMURI.

[From Our Own Correspondent.] MONDAY evening.

The recent splendid yield of the Waitekauri Company has infused neAV life into the different Companies here, and work is starting again all OA-er the held. In the various levels Avhere stoping operations are being carried on in the Waitekauri Company, the stone coming to hand is still of excellent quality, carrying quite as good gold as the last month's crushing. In the low level the reef is being carried on towards the Homeward Bound Company. It is of a very large size, the manager informs me, and of good payable quality. At the battery, the crushing is said to be shewing up for quite as large a yield as last month. Homeward Bound.—lt is quite time the Mining Inspector got his eye on this Company s ground, as they have not done, any work for a considerable time, and the Waitekauri Company have now carried the reef in the low level well up to their ground. . , Queen.—The loav level is in about 50ft. carried along the footwall, and where the reef, is broken down at all, it is really excellent-looking stone. The leA-el is to be carried in some distance before breaking down is commenced, and from the class of country they are at pre sent in, there is no doubt the reef will prove to be of excellent quality. " Auckland.—This is a ne.Av Company, formed. I hear.Bin Auckland a couple of Aveeks ago, and they appear determined to shew us hoiv to do thing. properly, as they have already let a con tract for 200 feet tifivm?, and work was com menced this morning. They deserve success for the way they have started work immediately oa

forming the Company, and not letting their ground lie idle for months, like some of the older formed Companies here. They have the Waitekauri reef in their ground, and should have it in hand shortly, and as the ground is as likely for gold as any in the district, the manage rs confident of striking something good. PERSEA rERAXCE.—Ave at Avork on the reef running through their ground from the Republic, from which excellent prospects are obtain able.

Republic—ln consequence of the encourag ing prospects from the JPerseA'eram'e part of the lode, the Republic Co. start work at once to open up on it.

Young New Zealand.—Start next Aveek to open up a permanent loav leA rel, and will cut the reef at a great depth, and thoroughly prove its A-alue.

United Kingdom, Shannon and Fergus, Leahy Herald, and Bank of England Companies are all hard at Avork. most of them pushing permanent tunnels ahead, and all in good kindly.country, so that the probability of anneAr\ r find of import ance will not be long in being chronicled.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION'S REPORT.

Bank of N.Z.—Buyers, £21 10s. Colonial Bank—Buyers,Sl3s. Thames Gas—3os ; buyerss, 29s ; sellers, 325. South British Insurance—Buyers, 95s ; sellers, 97s 6d. National Insurance—Buyers, 31s Cd. NeAV Zealand|do—Buyers, 102s Cd ; seUers, 105s. Union Sash and Door Co. (new)— Buyers, 955. \ Red Queen—Sellers, 3s 6d. Caledonian (double)—62s 6d ; sellers, 92s Bd. Moanatairi—£6 15s, £10 7s 6n; buyers,"£lo 2s 6d; sellers, £10 ss. Waitekauri—l6s 6d (ex div). Alburnia—Sellers, 60s. New Morning Star—Sellers, 7s. Union Beach—2ss; buyers, 255: sellers, 27s Cd. Tokatea—lss, 17s Cd; sellers, 15s. Piako—los, lis; sellers. 10s 6d. JOSEPH NEWMAM, Chairman.

CITY COUNCIL,—THIS DAY.

The fortnightly meeting of the City Council, took place to-day. Present: — The Mayor (W. J. Hurst' Esq.,) in the Chair, Councillors Goldie, Isaacs, Waddell, Dickson, Prime, Masefield, Brett, Cosgrave, and Yon tier Heyde. CITY ENDOAVMENTS. The Mayor laid upon the table the opinion of the Attorney-General in reference to buildings on City EndoAvments, Avhose term of lease is nearly expired. His Worship said the opinion supported that of Mr Russell. It Avas clear that lessees of City EndoAvments could not take away their buildings at the expiry of their lease. He therefore thought that tenants Avhose property Avas in a dclapidated condition Avere entitled to some considera tion. Some of the buildings had been removed, but that Avas iioav stopped. Messrs Waddell, Dickson, and Prime spoke on the subject, Avhich then dropped.

THE MARKET

The Mayor announced that the Market had been let at £74 per month.

GOVERNMENT DEDUCTIONS. A letter from the Toavii Clerk at Christ church expressed dissatisfaction at the me thod employed by the Government in deduct ing portions of the subsidy for charitable purposes. The letter proposed that a meet ing of delegates from different Councils should take place at Wellington to discuss the matter.

The matter avus discussed, and Councillor Goldie expressed himself strongly in favor of having concessions obtained in _v straightforward way in the House. The Mayor opposed this. Ultimately the matter was allowed to stand over.

TUX WATERWORKS SUPPLEMENTARY LOAN

A letter Avas read from the Colonial Secretary's office, Avhich had been received in response to a telegram sent from the Mayor asking that the Government Avould introduce a bill next session to make the loan of £25,000 already authorised for com pleting the Waterworks a second charge on the special rate to be levied under the Act of IS7G. The Colonial Secretary stated that the Government would fonvard a bill to the effect required if it Avas prepared by the Corporation, and laid before the House. He reminded the Corpo ration at the same time, that the previous bill avus draAvn by their oavii solicit.t and introduced by a private member.

His Worship said to remove a Avrong impression it A\ rould be as vvell for the pres to notice that Mr Russell did not prepare the Bill. It Avas prepared in Wellington. Councillor Goldie said although prepared at Wellington it Avas prepared by one of their oavii servants.

It Avas resolved that the letter be received

EXTENSION OE CITY BOUNDARY

A letter Avas read from the Colonial Secretary, iv reply to a petition sent to Wellington from the Mayor and Council of Auckland. The 'etter said that as the petition for the extension of City Bound aries so as to take in certain reclamations had been referred to the Harbour Board objection Avas taken _to it on several grounds, so the extension could not take place yet. The Mayor sent for the letter book, and had the reply read, which he had sent to the Colonial Secretary, asking for a more definite reply, .AIR POAVLEY. Mr PoAvlcy wrote asking for repairs to his house. It avus resolved that this and the Avhole of City EndoAVinents be referred to the Finance Committee. STANLEY-STREET. It avus intimated in a letter from the Parnell Borough Council that the Borough Avould be prepared to meet its lia bility for one halt of Symonds-street as soon as the city lias commenced on its side. No action Avas taken in the matter. MR. ERRINGTON.

Mr Errington Avrote, accepting the office of Consulting Engineer for the Watenvorks for 12 months, at a fee of £150.

THE CITY AND THE GRAFTON DISTRICT.

Mr Ashton Avrote on behalf of the Grafton Road Board, informing the Council that Mr John Goodall, engineer, had been appointed to meet Mr Anderson, the city surveyor, and confer Avi-h him as to repairing the City and Grafton District boundary.

CART STAND FOR CUSTOM HOUSE STREET

The Hon. Mr Whitaker Avrote granting permission to the City authorities to use the fenced in yard, in Custom House-street, Avest of the Waitemata hotel, as a cart stand, on condition that it should be given up when Avanted.

Councillor Waddell said he thought an application was to be made for a transfer of the allotment referred to, to the Council. His Worship said he had seen the, Hon. Mr Whitaker on the subject, but that gentleman had replied that the Government did not feel disposed to give up the plot, as it Avas possible it might be required for a Custom House.



The s.s. Taupo, Avhich srrived from the South to-day, brought the following passengers:— Misses Lynch, Elliott, Souter, and Messrs Henry, Wilson, Wright, Re vans. Ward, Car rington, Harris, and six steerage. The brigantine Sarah and Mary left Byttelton for this port on the 6th inst. She has on board •^OO sacks flow, 950 sacks oats, 250 sacks potatoes, 9 cases bacon, 25 sacks sharps, 15! sacks oat meal.



j One of the Advantages of direct 'communication Avith America'is apparent ;by the introduction of the SeLf-Acting ! Roller Blind. This Roller Blind is ■ perfection. Works in the most natural aud easy manner. No side lines and racks to get out of order. It falls and rises | noiselessly, and the instant response to ! the gentlest touch of the hand is a moscj ' pleasing feature. It has been patented and tested for the last 12 years hi America, I superseding all other kinds. The ROLLER i BLIND OF THE AGE is obtainable I only at the City Hall Arcade. All ucav ! Buildings should be fitted Avith them, the j expense being very little more than the old fashioned sort, and they can be supplied for AvindoAvs of any size by HolloAvay and Garlick, General House Furnishers.— . [Advt.l



WANTED, Married Couple Avhhout encumbrance for Waikato, man as groom and gardener, Avoniah as general servant; i Nursery Governess ; Female able to milk. Pan mure ; two Hotel Housemaids, these must be at my office by 7.30 this evening; and several General Servants, toAvn and country.—Hanna l'ord's Registry* Queen-su.ee..



m-O MED I C A L M E N Wanted, in a thriAing district in Auckland, a Medical Man. Practise worth £350 to £600, or £700 per annum. First named sum guaranteed. Married man much preferred.—Apply, stating age and qualifications, to __ J. M. DARGAVILLE, Auckland. ANTED, a Chief Cook and Assistant Waiter —Apply Occidental Hotel. ANTED, two or three Dairies of First-class Fresh Butter. Highest cash price given.—M. G. Lambert, Grocer, Ponsonby. WANTED, a General Servant; must be a good Cook and Laundress.—Apply to Mrs. Ware, Salisbury-street, Parnell. ANTED, a Nursemaid ; must have references.—Apply to Mrs. T. Hill, Upper Symonds-street. W~7\_NTED, tAvo Smart Boys.—Apply Newton Pottery. ANTED, tAvo Men used to Flax Cut ting ; also a stout Lad for a Waikato Butcher, one used to the trade.—Apply to Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. ANTED to BUY, Pickle Bottles at One Shilling per dozen.—Wm. McLean, Fish and Oyster Depot, Queen-street Wharf. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs Avey, Park Hotel, Wellesley-street East ■ . WANTED, a respectable Female Servant ; a comfortable home to a suitable person.—Apply for address Star office. TV ANTED, a respectable General Ser- TT vant.—Apply to Mrs. Patterson, Fitzroy Hotel, Wakefield- street. W~ANTED, a strong, active Girl, to assist in housework. — McNaughton, Butcher, Victoria-street. ANTED to Rent, a small two, three, or four-roomed Cottage on volcanic soil, within about a mile of the Eden Vine Hotel.—Apply to "' A.8.C.," at this office. State rent, &c. , WANTED, a Lad to assist in the Bake house, or a Young Man as an Improver. Apply to C. Burton, Bread and Biscuit Manu facturer, Parnell and Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN, that J. C. Stovin, Mineral Merchant, is a Purchaser of Copper, Tin, Lead, Blend, Antimony, Cinnabar, Nickel Silver, Bismuth. Plumbago, and other ores and minerals.—Office: No. 9, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. ANTED, to RQiit or Purchase, a comfortable Cottage. — Apply, with particulars, to Mrs Mary Tuttey, Grey-street. ANTED, a Young Man as Oilicer's Servant for H.M.S. Sappho.—Apply to W. Flood, 5. Exchange Buildings. ANTED, William Celaimins, late of the 65th Regiment.—lf this should meet his eye he Avill hear of his brother Thomas at Opotiki, Bay of Plenty.—Address Post-office. ANTED to SELL, an English Dog Cart, and one Dog Cart Phfeton.— R. Bull, Coach Painter and Trimmer, Upper Queen street. ANTED, Old and Ncav Roofs to cover. Duley's Patent Composition, Avarranted fire and waterproof. Guaranteed for five years. Price, 5s per square yard.—Apply J. T. Duley, at Messrs. Kattern and Shepherd's Elliott-street, Auckland. • ANTED KNOWN, Men's Strong Handsome Travelling Bags, half price, •Is. ss, and 6s; Pocket Knives, 6d; Ladies Fas hionable Black StraAv Hats, Is 3d; Wolfe's Celebrated Hand-sewn Prunella Boots, 6s 6d ; a few Bronze Boots, is Cd; Ladies' Black Leather SeAvn Slippers, 3s 6d; Clouds, Is 6d ; Children's ditto, 9d; Elastic, 12 yards for 6d; Cold Ear rings. 6d per pair; ditto Brooches, 9d; fresh lot of Flo Avers, id per spray ; Scissors, lOd per pair ; Note Paper, 2d per quire ; best ditto, -Id ; Enve lopes, 25 for 3d; Spectacles (two kinds). Is per pair; Children's Handkerchief for Is.—W. H. Dampier. General Dealer, Wyndham-street, corner of Albert-street. WANTED Known, that the Best Teas in Auckland are procurable at Serjeant's Store, Karangahape Road, Newton, and at the new Market, Queen-street. Prices, 25., 2s. 6d., and 3s. per lb. How is this 1 Because he has had 20 years' experience in the London markets, and consequently knoAvs how to blend the various flavours together so as to make a really good and enioyable cup of tea. American Brooms, Is Od each. Coleman's S.F. Mustard, lOd per tin. TrfTANTED KNOWN\ that Mrs. TT McGRATH has removed from Aber crombie-street to the bottom of AVakefield-street, near its junction Avith Queen-street, right hand side. Orders taken for Ladies' Boots, Men's Bluchers, Lace-ups, and Watertights. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. WANTED KNOWN, .hat every des cription of Mercantile and Fancy Printing is executed at the Ea tenixg Star Steam Printing Works. Latest Novelties in English and American Type; Scripts equal to Lithography; Material for Posters and Illumi nated Bills obtainable in no other Printing Office n the Colonies. WA. AVATERMAN begs to inform • his friends and the public of Auckland that he has taken OA-er those old established DINING ROOMS, known as Porter's, nearly opposite the Theatre Royal, Queen-street, Auck land, where he hopes by strict attention to business to obtain a fair share of patronage. Special care has been bestoAved upon the Bed rooms, and settlers and country visitors to Auckland Avill find every comfort. Meals at all hours. ANTED KnoAvn, 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, HardAvood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, Sea\ at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. WANTED the Public to KnoAV, L. H. GREEN is leaving his Nursery in Sea field VieAV, and will sell off all his stock of Shelter, Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs, at half price. The folloAving prices will shoAv:—Pinus Insignus, 9s 1? doz.; Cupressus Macrocarpa, 12s TP doz.; Camellias. Azaleas, and Rhododendrons, Is 6d each (200,000); two-year-old Thorn Quicks, extra strong, 12s per 1000; and all other Nursery Stock equally cheap.—L. H. Green, Seafield View Nursery, off the Grafton Road. WANTED, Purchasers for best Silver on solid German Silver Mounted Har ness at £8 15s. per set; also best Brass Mounted Harness £6 15s. per set; a large stock of extra strong Bullock Hide Riding Saddles, made expressly for Butchers and other heavy work, at 775. 6d. each, complete with mounts.— W. S. JONES, Wholesale and Retail Saddler, Manufacturer and Importer, Queen - street. N.B.—Af ew best quality Riding Saddles, slightly damaged, for sale very cheap. Also, three seta second-hand Spring Cart Harness, Brass and Silver Mounted, and Dray Harness. ANTED! WANTED ! !—Wanted Known, that I am SELLING OFF for One Week, lib tins of Preserved Onions, only 3d per tin ; Tart Fruit, 21b tins. 8d tin ; French Capers, 6d bottle; English Sauce, 6d bottle ; Glass Sugar Basins, full of Jam, Is 3d ; Cream Jugs, Is; Tumblers, Is; Mugs, 7d ; Good Tea, 2s lb; Blue, W lb; Soda, lid lb; Vases, Is 6d to 2s 6d pair; lot of Shilling Toys will be sold for fld each; Tooth Combs, 3d each; Hair Combs, 5d ; tin Matches, Is Id dozen ; jfcisins, 3d lb ; Gilt Lockets, Is and 2s each ; Gl^s Egg Cups, lOd dozen: 50 dozen of CrochW Cotton, 2s 8d dozen; Bonnet Shapes, only Id each, 3s 6d dozen; lot of Feathers, from Id to 16s each ; Pins, 2d per sheet; lot of Straw Hats, from 9d to3s9d; Dress Buttons, from Is 6d per gross;- Pearl Buttons, 3s gross ; Gilt Thimbles, Is 3d dozen; Plated Mustard Spoons. 6d ; Velvet, Ud yard to 2s 9d ; lot of Artificial Flo Avers, from 3d; Good Needles, lOd per 100; 300 boxes of good Figs, 9d per box, 8s dozen boxes; Glass Candle sticks, only 6d; Glass Baskets, 9d and Is; Lustre, 6s 6d and Bs.6d ; Pair Gent's Silk Ties, 6d and Is; Thimbles, 6d per dozen ; Black Beaded Belts, Is 6d ; lot of Black Brooches and Earrings, cheap; Chocolate, Is 6d lb; Cocoa, Is 8d lb.— Apply H. WATTS, Pitt-street. Lot of Gloves, 6d pair; lot of Needles, slightly damaged, 2d per 160, Is 3d per 1000 ; small Tin Waiters, 6d and 8d; lot of Ladies' Collars and Cuffs, cheap. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the matte* o_ " TtM Debtors and Creditors Act, 187-;" and of the Bankruptcy of Charles Darrell, a Debtor. This is to notify that at the First Meeting of the Creditors of the abovenamed Charles Darrell, held this day, Thomas Macffarlane, of Auckland, a Certificated Accountant in Bankruptcy, Avas elected the Creditors' Trustee of the property of the said Charles Darrell; and further, that the said Thomas Macffarlane, has signified, to the Registrar of the Supreme Court aforesaid, in writing, his acceptance of the Trusteeship ; and this further to notify, that I hereby certify the said election and the acceptance as aforesaid. Dated, at Auckland, this 13th day of June 1877. EDWARD S. WILLCOCKS, Registrar. Richard Laishlev, Solicitor for Debtor, High-street, Auckland. PROPOSED ARTILLERY CORPS FOR ONEHUNGA. Thosa who are faA Tourable towards forming an Artillery Volunteer Company for Onehunga will meet in the Choral Hall, Queen-street TO MORROW (Thursday) EVENING, at half-past eight, Major Lusk will be present. J. C. BLAKEY, Sec. pro tern.



!_£_*-% X A--^HOUSE of five rooms, dfcf_l_o"« with Freehold Allotment, 10 x 100 ft; £50 cash, balance as agreed.— S. Vaile, House and Estate Agent. Shortland-street. O(>AA —Cash balance at 9 per cent. **vV, Improved Farm of 300 acres.about 100 in grass. House of five Rooms, Stable, Out houses, &c. Price, £300.—5. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post office.^ P~OR SALE (Lake Takapuna), cheap, Farm, containing 31 acres, Avell-fenced, and in grass, Avith six-roomed House, Avell finished, and out-houses.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. OR IMMEDIATE SALE, a iicav six-roomed House, Aery conveniently situated.—H. Partington. Stichbury's Buildings. OR SALE, a very strong Horizontal Engine; diameter of Cylinder, 11. inches ; Fly-Avheel, 7 feet 6 inches diameter.—Apply at Cousins and Atkins, Market Place. OOA to £1000 LENT, on Building 3& &Vf Society principles or on any terms to suitborroAvers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. OFFICE TO LET, in best business position in Queen-street.—W. S. Jones Saddler, &c, Queen-street. TO LET, 4-roomed Cottage, pleasantly situated on the Pamell Rise, Rent, Bs.— Apply Mr. Nairn, Grocer, Parnell. TO LET, House in the. best part of the Grafton Road.—Bell Brothers, Custom House-street. TO LET, a Baker's Shop [and Oven in Wellington-street.—F. L. Prime, Estate Agent, 28, Insurance Buildings. rr.o LET, that convenient Family Resi- I dence, containing nine rooms, situated in the best'part of Hobson-street, opposite Mr. C. GreenaAvay's.—Apply to W. E. Baston, on the premises. TO LET, the Shop now in the occupa tion of C. Burton, as he is removing to more convenient premises next door but one.— Apply to Chas. Burton, Chaicoal Biscuit Manu factory, Queen-street. TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed DAvelling-house, Avith Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 21s. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. • " TO LET, a House on the . Alten Road, containing 12 rooms.— Apply Wm. Aitken, Land Agent. ' . TO LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by P. Comisky, Esq., comprising Twelve Rooms and Offices complete, together with Ten Acres of Land, tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TO LET, spacious and com-enient Offices, with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of Avater, suitable either for the laAv, Avine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. TO LET, a Grocer's House and Shop, top of Hobson-strec.t, containing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid or.—Apply toN. McCulsky, top of Hobson-street. rr.o LET, an eleven-roomed House in JL Nelson-street.—Apply to F. A. White, Shortland-street. iIARCOAL !—Best in Market, Kauri Picked Charcoal, in large bags, at L. Labonde's, Victoria-street, Auckland. Charcoal made to order to suit all purposes. The Trade supplied. . LOST, on Saturday afternoon last, on the Manukau Road, Parnell, a Leather ! Purse.—The finder Avill oblige by leaA-ing the same at Mr. Robinson's, Chemist, Parnell. LOST, about a fortnight ago, a BroAvn RetrieA-er Pup.—Anyone returning same to Mrs. McDonald, Hobson-street, opposite St. Matthew's Church, Avill be rewarded ; and if found in possession of any person after this notice they will be prosecuted. LOST, on Monday last, betAveen Hobson and Pitt-streets, the] Portrait of a lady. The findor Avill much oblige by lcaAdng same at this office. R7~JOHN RITCHIE, who Avas a passenger per Ship Oamaru to Otago.— A Letter for you at our office. I JOHN REID & CO., Commerce-street, Auckland. i . MA. A., Onehunga.—When shall Aye • meet in Church. MERCER.aj i . . . I "\ICTE beg to intimate to our Customers , that Aye have REMOVED our OFFICE to our ' New Store, CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET, near Britomart Hotel. 1 The Store, Durham-street, will be carried on as usual, and orders left there will have prompt attention. j JAKINS & AVILCOX. Custom-house-street and Durham-street, June 12, 1577. i TMPORTANT NOIIC E. i E. WATERS has very great pleasure in an nouncing that since his remoA'al into Mr Dyson's i late shop, his DINING ROOMS have been re ' novated at great expense, Avith every regard to the convenience of his customers. The LoAver Saloon is the most spacious and comfortable, as avcll as the best ventilated Dining Room in the , Province; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to preA'ent over crowding. There are Special Rooms for Ladies also up-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ablutionary and other conAren- lences. His Table he feels confident needs no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the ! Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City which he has received for a period of over eight years is a guarantee that the Bill of Fare is such as will please the most fastidious. Every delicacy of the season is ahvays to he obtained. I British Magazines, Illustrated and Comic Jour ■ nals, together wit'i the leading London News j papers, are laid on the tables immediately on the arrival of each mail steamer. He, therefore, . hopes with some confidence that he will, in his i Ncav Premises, continue to reseive the large share of patronage Avhich has been accorded to him in the past. * l E. W. Avishes also to droAv the attention of i Merchants and Storekeepers to his locally , manufactured Confections, Avhich rival those of ; Keiller and the best English makers. He has I removed his Factory to Durham-street West, Avhere he has fitted up all the most modern . machinery of the trade. HITCHENS' CELEBRATED BLOOD RESTORER. A NEVER-FAILING REMEDY For all Skin Diseases, Rheumatism in all its forms, such as Gout, Neuralgia, Sciatica, and Lumbago, likewise cures Chronic Dysentery, and is a valuable remedy as a Family Medicine for purifying and cleansing the blood. No Bottles are Genuine unless bearing the Proprietor's Signature. HAMILTON BROTHERS, Queen-street, Wholesale Agents. Sold by Mr. J, Edson, Chemist, Queen-street; Mr. A. G. Hughes, corner of Shortland and Princes-streets; Mr. Robinson, Chemist, Par nell ; Messrs. Hill and Hudson, Victoria-street; and Mr. Fallavell, Otahuhu. ija_ Testimonials can be seen on application. The strongest recommendation for this medicine is its own intrinsic Avorth, as shewn by the marvellous cures effected on well knoAvnand much-respected members of our community. The best proof of this is to be found in the large number of testimonials received by the maker, thankfully acknoAvledging the complete restora tion of health experienced by using this panacea. i At the request of those already cured, the j proprietor now brings the -Blood Restorer" more prominently before the Public, in the sure and certain hope that this utilising of the gifts of a merciful Providence aa_ll prove a great blessing to suffering humanity, by curing long seated disease, and averting threatening sick ness. The AA'antof areliableremedy for Rheumatism, &c, has long been felt as one of the greatest calamities of the age. While other means and medicine have been proving themselves vain and delusive, this remedy'has been silently and steadily unloosing the cruel fingers of disease, and freeing captive man from their deadly embrace. The people are now requested to give the " Blood Restorer" a fair and impartial trial. And the Proprietor Avould have -it distinctly understood that the cures of Rheumatism, &c, are due entirely to this medicine's Avonderful effect upon the blood, by its cleansing, purifying, and invigorating power. Impurity and inactivity of the blood is tho cause of most sickness and pain. After a course of this medicine, blood A-essels—Avhich haA-e become, as it Avere, choked up Avith unhealthy matter —become exhiliarant Avith pure scarlet life-blood, floAVing naturally along, and impart ing in its course vigour and strength to the entire system. N.B.—Country Settlers will find in Kitchen's Blood Restorer an almost complete substitute for the Doctor. It arrests Colds, allays Fevers, and builds up the-system. Children take it r with wonderful resuits. No household should be AA'ithout it. - - -



PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that a Co-partnership has this day been entered into between Henry Edaa __rd Partridge, Tobacconist, Queen-street, Auckland, and Henry Edward Woollams, late of Coromandel, under the style or term of "PARTRIDGE & WOOLLAMS, Wholesale and Retail Tobacconists. Queen-street, Auck land." ,-«., m ____.\ HENRY E. PARTRIDGE, (Signed) HENRY E. WOOLLAMS. THE CO-PARTNERS solicit a continu ance of the liberal patronage hitherto ac corded to Henry E. Partridge, assuring their Customers that no pains shall he wanting on their part to merit the same. PARTRIDGE Se WOOLLAMS. OKATING! SKATING! SKATING! The RINK is OPEN every Tuesday and Friday at the Albert Hall, Darby-street. Admittance—One Shilling. First-class Skates provided. M"'~R. B. SCHWAR ZBA C H (From the University Eye-Clinics of Berlin), SPECIALIST FOR DISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, THROAT, AND CHEST, can be Consulted from May 18th to June 15th, at the "DEVONSHIRE HOUSE," late Captain Casey's, Hobson-st,, Auckland. _3» Hours, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. QUPPLIES FOR DISTRICT HOS kS PITAL, OLD MEN'S REFUGE, AND SICK AND DESTITUTE. Tenders Avill be reeei\-ed at this Office till MONDAY, the 25th instant, at noon, for Supply of Rations and Provisions for above. Particulars can be obtained on application. EDWARD L. GREEN, For General Government Agent. General Government Agent's Office, Auckland, 11th June. 1377. m Oi B U I L D E R S. Tenders are required for Building a House at Remuera. Plans, &c, may be seen at my office until WEDNESDAY, the 20th instant, Avhen the tenders are to be delivered at 4 o'clock. JAMES WRIGLEY, Architect. mO BUILDERS. Tenders Avill be received until noon of the 20th instant, for the Erection of a Dwelling-house at Maketu, near Tauranga. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. mO C O N T R ACTORS. Tenders are invited for the Erection of a Wharf at Tauranga, in the Bay of Plenty Dis trict, until noon of the 18th instant, and addressed to me. Plans and specifications may be seen, and other information obtained, on application to Mr. Thomas Macky, Fort-street, Auckland. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. A. A. BURROWS. Architect and C.E. Tauranga, 2nd June, 1877. m O BUILDERS. j Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of SATURDAY next, the 16th inst., for the erection of a Bakehouse and Oven in Queen-street. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HERA PATH, Architect. T> OVAL HAIR DRESSING SALOON. S. Dannekord, Hair Dresser, &c, begs to inform his customers and the public that he has taken those Premises lately occupied by Mr Montague, in the Theatre Royal Buiidings. BLACK REEF GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that all Shareholders Avhose Calls remain unpaid after Wednesday, the 20th day of June, Avill be sued Avithout further notice. By order of the Directors. J. H. HARRISON, Manager. Coromandel, 11th June, 1877. lONA GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the First Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in the above Company will be held at the Registered Office of the Company, Kapanga Road, Coromandel, on SATURDAY, the 30th day of June, 1877, at 3 p.m. Business : To receive Director's Report and Balance-sheet, and to elect new Directors. J. H. HARRISON, Manager. Coromandel, 11th June, 1877. CJNOWDEN'S GOLD MINING COM k3 pany limited. An Extraordinary General MEETING of the Shareholders in the above Company Avill be held be held at the registered Office of the Company, Kapanga Road, Coromandel, on Wednesday, the 20th day of June, 1877, at 11 a.m. Business : To ake steps for Winding Up the Company. By Order of the Directors, J. H. HARRISON, Coromandel. June 11, 1877. "DOYAL OAK GOLD MINING COM- Xt PANY (LIMITED). The Ordinary Annual Meeting of the Share holders of the Royal Oak Goldmining Company (Limited), is hereby convened to be held at the Company's Office, Coromandel, on SATURDAY, 30th day June, 1877, at 10.30 a.m. sharp. Business :■ Te receive Director's Report. Mining Manager's Report, and Statement of Compauy's affairs ; to elect Directors in place of those who retire in accordance with the Rules of the Company ; to elect Auditors. By order of Directors. W. HORNE, Coromandel, 11th June, 1877. AIRUA PROSPECTOR'S GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). IN LIQUIDATION. In virtue of powers vested in me by the Court, notice is hereby given- that a Call of Two Shil lings per Share on the Capital of the abovenamed Company has this day been made, payable at my office on or before THURSDAY, the 21st day of June, 1877. THOS. MACFFARLANE, Official Liquidator. Supreme Court, Auckland, 11th June, 1877. OANATAIRI GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). A DIVIDEND (the 10thj"of Fifteen Shillings per Share will be .payable, at the Company's Office, at noon of FRIDAY, the 15th inst. F. A. WHITE, Manager. Auckland, June 11,1877. PRIVATE and Respectable Board and Residence can be had at Cliff House, Moore-street. A Furnished Bedroom and large Sitting-room, with beautiful view, to be let.— Mrs. Miller, Moore-street. G. T. WREN has Employment for a good Avorking man ; regular work if suitable.— Mouat Hobson Nursery, Remuera. CH O O TIN G SEASON, 1877* E. POUTER & Co., Licensed Dealers under "The Arms Act, Beg to call the attention of Sportsmen to their Stock of— . DOUBLE and SINGLE-BARREL MUZZLE LOADING GUNS Double and Single Breech-loading Guns Cm-is & Harvey's, and Hall's Snorting Powders Eley's Central-fire Percussion Caps Eley's Pin and Central-flre Cartridge Cases Eley's Chemically prepared Gun Wads Walker, Parker & Co.'s Patent Shot, in 10ft>. and 28lt>. bags PATENT CHILLED SHOT. Machine for Filling and Re-capping Cartridges Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches * And every requisite for the Sportsman. QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, AUCKLAND. N.Z. ' CjTRAW HATS ! OTRAW HATS 600 LADIES', YOUTHS', AND M_JDS FASHIONABLE HATS, at Very Loav Prices. - Splendid Quality Hats, in black and brown 6s 6d; Hats tor 3s. Medium quality Hals iii proportion to clear. An early inspection in vited. We Sell Ciieai" Ladies Felt and Straw Hats. Feathers wellcleaned, dyed, &c. Straw Rinli Hats on hand, or made to order. A Lot of Velveteen Turbonsfrom Is. C. PLUMMER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL H AT I j .- - MANUFACTURER, Wellesley-street, near Qiicc-ri-strect, v . Auckland.



pUBLIG NOTIFICATION. General Government Office, : Auckland, 11th June. 1877. Notice is hereby given, in accordance Avith the provisions of " The Supreme Court Site Leasing Act, 1875," that it is intended to alienate the Land mentioned and described in the Schedule hereto, by Avay of lease, for a term of sixty-six (66) years, at Public Auction, to be held at the Mart of Messrs. E. Tonks & Co., Auctioneers, Queen-street, Auckland, on MONDAY, the 16fh July, 1877, at twelve o'clock noon. Plans and conditions of Lease may be obtained at the Auctioneer's Mart. EDWARD L. GREEN, For General GoA'ernmect Agent. SCHEDULE. City of Auckland, Section No. 15, Part of Original Allotments 1, 2, 3, and 1. Subdi visional Allotment. Frontage. Size in feet. 8 .. Victoria-street .. 25 x 98s 9 .. „ ..25 x9S£ 11 .. Elliott-street .. 29. x 75£ 12 .. . „ ..29 s7si JUST QPEN ED, Ex Australia, from Melbourne. A SPLENDID ASSORTMLNT OF the LEADING COLOURS IN DRESS MATERIALS IN NAVY BLUES, CHOCOLATE, MYRTLE, And other shades. 95a, The above Colours haA-0 not been pro curable for some time back. A A*ery large selection now on A-ie\A\ S-S, The Largest Stock of DRESS MATE RIALS of all descriptions to select from, and the prices ase the Lowest in Auckland. A Large Stock of Black Silk, At Twenty-fiA-e per cent below present value. __r H. A T X I N S. "_3ft Blankets, Sheetings,-. Quilts, Flannels, Calicoes, Table Linen, Long Curtains, and Manches ter Goods. A heaA-y Stock and the best A-alue in the city. MEN'S, YOUTH'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING. Splendid Value. ■_______ A LARGE STOCK OF TWEEDS. Cheap Tweeds for Boy's Wear. Jti. Atkins. TAX MEN'JSTTWEED-GALATEA f \JrO SUITS, at 37s 6d, Avorth 58s. SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., city clothing mart, 92, Queen-street, Auckland. ■ »i mtitkammm TjIOOTE'S T-LfTRANDA |^.OAL. Price 'at the Yard -. Per ton. For Household Use .. .. 22s For Steaming Purposes (in quantities of not less than 5 tons) 18s The Monster Seam—Fifty-five Feet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS respecting this Valuable Mineral for both STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best evi dence of their excellence. The Coals are now in great demand, and are giA-ing general satis faction, as the Testimonials Avill show :— Remuera, April 28,1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir, I have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If you can continue to send the same quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yours.truly, T. Short. Auckland, N.Z., April the 30th, 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l am much pleased with the sample of coal sent from your mine; and I pre fer it to any of the New Zealand coals, and quite equal to the Newcastle coals. First, it does not corrode on the bars; second, it burns to very fine ash; third, less attention; and fourth, I believe the fire-bars will last three times as long. —I ha\-e the honor to be, yours truly, Henry Wilson, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland, May 7th, 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear Sir,—l have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and haA'e found it very good, and hope to be supplied Avith the same in every future requirement.— Yours truly, G. Rhodes. - ■ - Auckland, May 9,lß77;'—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote's Miranda Coals are very good or steaming purposes.—C. Hawkeswood. Governor Browne Hotel, April 30,1877.—Mi- James Foote: Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in quiry, we beg to inform you Aye are now using your Miranda Coal; it is good, and gives us satisfaction.—We. are. Dear Sir, yours truly. Dunningham & Kin ... JAMES FOOTE, GILFILLAN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road. GRANT & MORTON. AT AN EARLY DATE. CITY MART. WAIKARE FARM, LOWER W A I X A T O. LARGE ALLOTMENT, EPSOM. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. GRAN T & MORTON . HAVE received instructions from the Mortgagees, to sell by auction, at an early date, * WAIKARE FARM, RANGARIRI, contain ing 1520 acres, bounded by Waikato River and Waikare Lake, sub-divided into convenient paddocks, securely fenced, well drained, Agri cultural Land; 100 acres under cultivation in crops. The improvements comprise—NeAV DAvelling house, centrally situated. Cottages, Store, Bakery, Slaughter house, and Outhouses, situa ted near the Ri\ rer. There is a Landing-wharf, where the Waikato Steam Navigation Com pany's boats pass daily. WUlows, Pipes, Gums, asnd Ornamental Trees haA'e been planted on the banks of the River, and around the Dwelling house. The Railway runs through the property. Waikare Farm comprises the best improved ) land in the district, and for picturesque position, I complete homestead, stands unequalled in the Waikato. EPSOM—Large Allotment, containing 6 acres 1 rood 12 perches, being part of Lots 35 and 36, Section 6, Suburbs of Auckland, adjoining the property lately occupied by Mr. Brissenden, has frontages to two roads, splendid view, and the best un occupied block in this fasdionable suburb. • -1 Further particulars on application to Auctioneers. Terms at Sale. ..- M. JCNES & Cd. * FRIDAY, JUNE 15. ! PRODUCE, POULTRY, FURNITURE. M. JONES & CO. WILL sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rooms, on Friday next at 11 a.m. ' 20 oasks superior Butter, 1 cask American 1 Hams; very fine: Cheese, Bact n, Potatoes, Onions, Barley, Carrots, Flour, Tea, Sugar Sor.p, And Poultry, Ducks, Geese, Fows, Turkeys, &c. -.. , ALSO AT 12 NOON, A large Quantity of NeAV Engiish and Colonial Household Furniture, Harmonium, Flutiaa Crockery, Clothing. Boots and shoes And ._•'. Lots of Sundries. . :