MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

ENTERTAINMENT AT PONSONBY,

A. musical and literary entertainment was held last evening, in the now Wesleyan Church ol Ponsonby. The Church, a very neatly-con structed and well-lined building, was pleasantly decorated for the occasion by Mr Gittos, senior, und assistants, and presented a pretty appear ance, the clock and numerous scripture texts being garlanded with evergreens and flowers. The church was filled by a respectable audience, and the recitations and ballads were listened to with much attention. Thesingingof the teachers andchoir.underthedircctionof Mrßanbury.was highly creditable. The chair was taken by Mr J "Willcox, who made an acceptable introduc tory speech. The following programme was then passed satisfactorily :—Scholars, "Truly, truly," " Weary Gleaners," " Give me the wages : of Faith," "Yield not to Temptation," "The bright For Evermore," and "Hark, my Soul." The songs were, "The Christian Martyr," and '."The Good-bye at the Door," by Miss Sharpe ; also, sonars and duets by Mrs and Miss Smith, and Mrs Bcttany, who sang "Sweet Spirit." The recitations were, " Missionary Music," by Miss Banbury; '■ The Family .Meeting1," by Miss Par sons: "Precepts of Flowers," by Miss Edith Bloomfield. Readings: " The Auckland Ceme tery" (original poem), by Mr Blackman ; " Miss Tabitha Grey," delivered with becoming serious ness by Mr Rhodes; and "The Sacreliuious Gamesters" (Eliza Cook), by Mr Stephenson. The whole concluded with votes of thanks to the. chairman and performers, and the benedic tion pronounced by Mr Gittos, senr. PAKURANGA JUVBNILE TEMPLE TEA MKETING. The members of the Pride of Pakuranga Juvenile Temple, 1.0. G.T., celebrated their first anniversary last evening by a tea-meeting and entertainment at Pakuranga. A number of friend^and visitors from Auckland were present, having arrived shortly before six o'clock in one of Mr Quick's 'busses. * Not less than 150 persons s-.t down to an excellent tea. provided by the following ladies of the district: Sisters Bell, K. Roberts, Arnubaldi, Leaning, Cherry, Massey, and Qunltrough. Tea over, an adjournment was made to an adjoining1 lawn, where- the Temperance Drum and Fife,baud of the district performed a number! of ipo'pular airs in an ex-.. tremely creditable manner, until the table had*" been removed. When the entertainment nom menced. the building wa* crowded with visirors, both, old anJ young. The chair was taken by the General Superintendent of the Juvenile Templars, who, in his opening remarks, con gratulated the officei-s and members of the Pride of Pakuranga Juvenile Temple on the extremely satisfactory progress which they had n-adc since the opening of the temple last year. The follow ing programme was then gone through, to the entire satisfaction of those present. Miss Barton acting as accompanyist :—Opening ode, "Minute gun at sea," Gleam of Sunshine, choir; reci tation, "The House with the picture hung over the door," Bro. For line ; address, Bro. Jenkins, (Newmarket) ; recitation, " Our Prayers," Sister Roberts; song "Five o'clock in the Morning," Sister ArnabaldS; duet, " Convent Bells,"Sistera Macdonald and Matthews; address, Brother Solomon Ilemus; chorus, "Tom-tits, ho! ho! ho!" "'Gleam of Sunshine, choir: song, "Silver Chimes," Sister Arnabaldi; recitation,"" The lips that touch liquor shall never touch mine," Sister White; "A. B. C." duet. Sister Mac donald and Brother Payne: address, Brother Alexander Bell; " Village Choristers,'' Gleam of Sunshine choir; Closing Ode. The recitation of Sister White, and the duet by Sister Mac donald and Brother Payne were about the best pieces of the evening, and were really capital. At the conclusion of the programme the visitors from Auckland were supplied with refreshments. The room was then cleared for the purpose of dancing-, which was sustained until after mid night by the young people present. Amongst those who were most indefatigable in their exer tions to make the entertainment a success, were Misses Bell and Arnabaldi, and Messrs A. Bell (Superintentent), and E. Fitzpatrick. We regret to say that the pleasure of the evening was greatly marred by theindecorusand disgraceful behaviour of a number of young men, who came from the West Tamaki, and whose conduct caused great annoyance to the audience.

MEETING OF CRICKETERS.

A [meeting of cricketers was held last night, at the Thames Hotel, to discuss the projected visit of an Australian Eleven, and to receive tho report of the com mittee appointed tlu'ee weeks ago to inquire into the expenses of the late visit of the All England cricketers. Seventeen gentlemen were present. Mr Alfred Whitaker was voted to the chair, and, having opened tho business, called upon Mr McDonald, who had acted as secretary, to read the report. This was done. The report showed that the total expenses connected with the All England, match were £;12 7s, of which £122 lOs 6d bad been expended for the hirf and improvement of the ground. The subscriptions had amounted to £170 10s tid.. and £10 had been paid over by Mr Bennett, the agent of the All England team. Mr Mol'onald said the com mittee had applied to Mr Percival, the secretary of the Auckland Racing Club, to know on what terms they could hire the Ellerslic race course ground for the match. Mr Percival had replied that they could have the ground for £50, sr £75 including all costs of putting the ground in order. Mr Fenton had also been seen in reference to the Domain ground, and had expressed his desire, and that of the Board, to do everything in their power to meet the wishes of the cricketers, by passing a by-law to authorise a charge at the gates, and in any other way they could. The report was received. A discussion took place as to whether it would be better for the meeting to make the arrange ments as to the visit themselves, or to appoint a management committee. Ultimately the latter course was adopted, on the motion of Mr McDonald, secouded by Mr Mason. The com mittee was then appointed, and the voting resuited'in the following being elected :—Messrs Bennett, Dufaur, McDonald, Mumford, and Whitaker. A discussion took place on the sub ject of expenses, ground. Sec. Mr King thought the subscriptions asked for from the public should be as limited as possible, and called attention to some items in the- All England ex penditure, which need not be incurred in the proposed match. Two gentlemen spoke strongly in favour of playing on the Domain ground in preference to Ellerslie. Mr VTates, one of the trustees of the Domain ground, on being asked said the expense of playing there would be £3 (cheers). The following gentlemen were elected to form the Selection Committee: ilessrs Bennett. Dufaur, Mumford. A. Whitaker, and W. Robinson. Mr Whitaker said he should ask leave to resign in favour of 3ir Colson, a gentleman who had great ex perience, and was very much interested in cricket (cheers). The Committee was then altered by the substitution of Mr Colson's name for that of Mr Whitaker. Votes of thanks to the Chairman and the interim Committee concluded the meeting.

PARLIAMENTARY.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER)

[BY ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.]

WELLINGTON, this day.

MR HEADER WOOD'S MOTION

The Ministry, with their supporters, determined to force the Question. Mr Reader Wood attacked Mr Howe. Mr liees hit the nail when lie said members should not allow themselves to be influen ced by vague promises dangled before them in the lobbies. All interests were arranged secretly in lobbies. After the debate Mr Lusk addressed the House for some time. He said he could not conceive a more unprincipled course than that suggested by the Colonial Treasurer for getting over financial difficulties that beset the colony.

After half-an-hour's adjournment, Messrs Pyke, De Latour, Barn", and Montgomery, addressed the House to the motion of the House going into Committee of Supply. The question was put and lost. Ayes, 40 ; Noes, 13; majority, 33. Ayes, 46.—Messrs Atkinson, Ballanee, Barff, Beetham, Bowen, Brandon, J. E. Brown, Bryce, Burns, Cox, Fisher, Fiteroy, Gibbs, Gisborne, Harper, Henry, Hodgkinson, Hunter, Hursthouse, John ston, Kelly, Kennedy, Lumsden, Macau drew, McLean, Montgomery, Moorhouse, Morris (Teller), Murray-Ayusley, Ormond, Pike, Reid, Reynolds, liowe, Russell, Seymour, Shrim'skie, Stafford, Stevens, Button, Tawiti, Teschemaker, Wason (Teller), Whitaker, W. Wood, and Wool cock.

Noes, 13 •— Messrs Dignan, Grey, Hamlin, Nahe, O'Korke, Uees, (Teller,) Sharp, Sheehan, Swanson, Takamoana, Tole, Wallis. and :,V. G. Wood, (Teller.) Pairs for Messrs Curtis, Richmond, Maefarlane, Baigent, Joyce, Lwsk, and Travers, against Messrs Larnach, Bastings, Murrqy, Fox, Richardson, Button, and Seaton.

Mr Maunders was locked out, lie said he would .have voted against the ameudaieat. Hie House adjourned at li a.m. till Tuesday, next at 2.30. p.m. After the division last night, Sir G. Grey attacked -the Government in a splendid speech. His vote was not sold in the lob- Hes. He would leave his name to poster ity. He wouhl take an o'>i>o-rtunity of mov ing a resolution ripping tip land transac- He had no rehrtivc on the Bench. They migkfc bring him up fur lihr-1 if|lie re peated Hie charges outside the House. Tke Premier replied. He said he was onlyawcions to finish the business of the country. He was prepared to meet Grey's resolution anywhere, and at any tune. Mr "Whitiiket- wound up by stating the ov criiiu^ui would tiiico every opportunity « meeting Grey's changes relative to land transactions.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day

S HAREM ARKET.

Sales of Moanatairis at £7, to £6 17s 6d ; Alburnia, 97s 6d, to 102s 6'd, to 100s; Piako, 13s (>d, to 13s 9d ; Red Queen, 2s 3d ; New North Devon, 3s.

A rifle match between the Scottish and No. 2 H.R.V. is proceeding. Up to one o'clock the score stood : Scottish, 591, and No. 2, SSO points. The teams willdine together this evening.

ALBURNIA C HUSHING. The Alburnia wiil complete a crushing of nearly a ton of specimens to-day, and with the interim retorting of general stuff will have over 2,000 ounces, from which a dividend of 15s per share is expected. Red Queen. —The Manager reports as follows :—" Regarding future prospects there is a very good show' of payable quartz in the face and from general indications I have every hope of many remunerative crushings, but the block will require to be opened up and ventilation obtained, for want of which we are now working at great disavantage. The present crushing was from a portion of the mine hitherto nnprospected, the lesult of a rise I put up on the slide near the boundary of the Cure and Caledonian ground." He adds that to open up and ventilate this block property will require 4 to (j weeks comparatively dead work. With out this he will be working the mine at a disadvantage from the want of air.

COROMANDEL, this day.

Evans and party obtained thirteen ozs. from their crushing, being one and a half oz. per ton. Morton's party has started crushing. McGaiinness' party i.s sending down stuff to the battery. RICH SPECIMENS FROM THE KAPANGA. The Kapanga manager reports IGS lbs of rich specimens obtained last night. Several of them have been sent to the Bank of New Zealand for show. This run of gold is in the winze four hun dred feet from the surface, going down ill solid ground. The prospects of the mine are greatly improved, and more specimens looked for next breaking down. GOOD STONE FROM THE TOKATEA. The Tokatea manager reports getting forty pounds picked stone from the stope going out from No. 7 rise. From the con tinuation worked from No. (>' rise, gold is frequently seen between No. 2 and ?> rises, with a few pounds picked stone occasion any,

DINNER TO MR BASLEY. A dinner was given to Mr Basley, mana ger of the Bank of New Zealand, last night. A purse of sovereigns and au elaborate address were presented to him. Mr Woollams presented the address. Majoi Keddell, and the Rev. Thomas Scott, together with the chairman, signed the address on behalf of the, people of (Joromandel. The chairman, in eloquent terms, referred to Mr Basley as an orna ment to the place, and expressed his regret in the name of the people that a man who had endeared himself to the inhabitants should be removed at a moments notice.

Major Keddell, and many others spoke to the same purpose. The chairman then proposed the health of Mr Basley, which was most cordially received. Mr Basley, although <jxtite overcome, made a most suitable reply, and after many other toa-sts the meeting separated, wishing Mr Basley every prosperity and happiness in iiis new sphere. The meeting was at tended by all the respectable people in the place, who desired to do honor to the integrity, honesty, and single-mindeduess of Mr Basley during his term of office here.

HAMILTON, this day

THE ELOPEMENT CASE.

A girl at Cambridge discloses the fact of a letter .sent to her by Chips, at the same time as the Hamilton elopement, ottering his heart at her feet; stating though his body was at Hamilton, his heart was at Cambridge ; that he shed tears of love for her ! Was willing to wait two years if she would have him !

KENNEDY'S BAY, this day. The Bessie left at 10 last night, The Columbia leaves at 8 to-day for Napier. The Waratah lias been windbound for three days, but left for AVhangapoua to-day at noon.

NEWCASTLE, this day.

There are great complaints at the position of tlis railway-station, which is situated half a mile from the township. The inconvenience to passengers is insufferable. The ereeteon of a passengers' landing platform in the township is most desirable, and the cost would be only trilling.

DUNEDIN, this day.

JOCKEY CLUB.

The Jockey Club has altered the date of its annual meeting to February 2Sth, and March Ist, and this year's programme contains large additions to the stakes. RACING, The Jockey Club programme announces £270!) for prize money at ite meeting this year. A Railway Plate of £100 champion stakes with £100 added, J. C. and For buiy Handicap increased by £50. ARREST OF COMMERCIAL TRA VELLER. Mr Guerson, traveller for Marshall, Cope land, and Co., lias been arrested on a charge of embezzlement.

WELLINGTON, this day.

THE FOOTBALL MATCH.

The football match yesterday was rather a one-sided affair. Our men played well, but they had had very little training, and no organization. The Duncdin team played splendidly together, and carried every thing before them. They obtained four goals and two tries to Wellington's nothing. Pixon, Hose, and Allan played splendidly. Cargill kicked the first goal from a splendid drop-kick. Pixon and Nicholl obtained a goal each. Several disputes occurred, but they were ended amicably.

(Per Press Agency.)

WELLINGTON, this day. Arrived : Emerald, from Kaipara.

TAUTO, this day. NATIVE GOOD TEMPLARS. The Good Templar Lodge was opened here by Mr Henry Blown, of Napier. About 30 natives were initiated ; a chief named Rewiti te Kiimo being the head until Pokipe's return from Wanganui. There is very little food among the natives, who are complaining.

THE OPERA.

"CHILPKRIC."

Hervb's "rand spectacular opera boulle " Chil- Boric'" was placed on the boards at the. Theatre Roval last"nisht by the Soldono Opera Company. The titular role, was played pytheprima rionna, who was supported by Miss Rose Stella as Fredegonde. Tlie othe.i- characters were taken as fol Sws :-Dr. Lama Mr K. Marshiill: Seige bprt Mr.l T. Dalton ; Landry, Mr 0. J. Camp bell i D«n Ncrvoso, Mr K. Alborton; Fatont, Mr .John Wallace: De^iaciw, M r K. X arley: Gal:■• v.'ini'a Miss ClfU'a Tesey ; Ki-unch»ut, Mjss C. Durant; Fana, Miss K. Slater; Alfred, Miss M. Daniel, with ;; bevy of youMff ladies us pages. Tlaer perfoi-Hiancc on a whole was not such a succees as Sioau which have preceded it. Lhi3 id rather singular when we remember that nearly all the characters are entrusted ro the oriianal London performers. Buta&cven Homer is saitt to nod at times, wo anupotant is possible for an opera company to sleep now ana then. The blemishes are, however, very difficult to snefiiv. Tot" they did not bo much re ult froni imiivulual Bhorteoininss us from h. lack of "go' oho\it the tout ensemble, which may have re united from the fact that the piece has not been PlMj-edbytXe Company f«r pome moaths, and fi wanted a little more brushing up. The live j .„,„ king of the Ganls was appropriately Sniff by Miss SjJMene who Her renderin.tr of the ''Butterfly" sons; was a i ~im niccn Gf vooalisaUon, while "Frede ffl?P*C" was another ditty on which she n °ade a great impression. The part was dressed,

as this lady ever dresses her parts, with taste and elegance. Miss Stella, as Fredegonde, was well suited, and the ambitious rustic was hit off capitally. We might suggest a little more variety in the costuming. The great thing of the evening was the duet, " Come, no reviling-," between Soldene and Stella. In this difficult but effective selection, the acting and singing was as near perfection as possible, and an enthusiastic encore, the only piece of enthusiasm during the performance, followed. Mr Camp pell played the part of Landry in altogether a different vein from what we have been aocus tomed to, but he was successful in eliciting a cheer for his singing of "Ah! simple youth,'" and his general acting and singing were good. Miss Durant looked altogether too nice for the shrewish Bromehaut. The Dr Lenna, of Mr Marsholl was eminently funny, but we do not c.i.re for i\£r Alberton's Don Nervoso. Mr Wallace made a good Fatoul. -Mr Farley's fine voice was heard to advantage in the introductory Druid music. The Galswinda of Miss Clara "Vesey was a painstaking performance. The pages looked very pretty, and sang prettily. The choruses lacked the body qf ttiose in the other opera swe have heard. This was specially noticeable at the commencement. This after noon the company are playing "La Fille de Madame Angot," and to-night " Chilperic" will be repeated.

THE WRECK AT OHORA.

FIRES SEEN ON MOTU-ROA

ISLANDS.

Captain Savory, of the schooner Energy, informs us to-day that when he was making the New Zealand coast on his late voyage from Tonga, the first land he caught sight of was Mongonui. He passed "within 8 miles of the islands, and distinctly saw columns of smoke, indica ting fires, ascending from two of them. This fact deserves the closest attention in the face of the strong presumption there is of a wreck having taken place near Ohora. The Moturoa or Karakara Islands are known to be little more than barren rocks, and they are uninhabited. The theory of the wreck which we put forward on Thursday would thus seem to receive strong confirmation. If some unfortunate vessel has gone on these islands it is more than likely that the .survivors are enduring the most awfuljprivations, even it they have been enabled to survive the terrible month which has elapsed since the wreck was first seen. In the name of common humanity, why does not the Government take some steps to have this terrible mys tery cleared up"? A telegram from Wel lington would probably now be in time to catch Captain Fairchild with the Stella, before he returns to Wellington. Failing that, we should suggest that the lona

should be chartered to search the coast at the spot referred to.

THE WRECK OK THE LIONEL.

DESCRIPTION BY AN EYEWITNESS.

By the s.s. lon.i, which arrived from Russell this morning, Mr McMath, store-keeper of Wangapc, came to town. This gentleman was a spectator of the wreck of the Lionel, and we are indebted to him for the follow ing graphic description :—

" I was at the Heads on Monday morning about 9 o'«lock, and .saw the Lionel coming in. It was blowing hard at the time, and there "was an ugly break on, gutiicient to make me think it very dangerous for a .small boat to try to cross. At the entrance to the harbour, their is a rock. A vessel coming in has to pass this on the south side, and, after standing well over for the North Head to avoid a sandspit, heads straight in. the Channel passing close to the inner part of the South head. Between the rock and this point the break is at the worst. When I saw the Lionel coming through the break I was afraid she would get into nii.s chief, as the tide was ebbing, and I went dswn close to the surf and .■shouted to the captain to slightly niter his course. The noise of the surf and wind prevented my words reaching him. Al most immediately afterwards, a sea struck the Lionel, and she slewed round. Another sea hit her before she could get straight, and rolled her riulit over. As she capsized, a cloud of steam went up from Jier hull. The breakers almost buried her for a moment, and then she was seen slowly di if ting out to sea with her bow cocked np, and her stern below the water. Her boiler rolled out of her as she capsized. The engineer must have been drowned in the engine room, which was battened down. I only saw two men after the accident. The mate, Sam. Kittenberg, was clinging to the anchor with one hand, and his other arm was round a dog's neck. We shouted to him to la<>id on, and we would try and save him. He was not much more than 50 yards from the shore. Another man was drifting to sea on a hatch or raft. There was a whalcboat handy, and I promised ten pounds to a crew who would go to (he rescue. It was not long before there were enough volun teers, and am attempt was made to launch the boat. They went through the surf well, but had not gone far before two seas nearly iilled her, and as she would certainly have swamped had she gone on, I signalled to them to come back. Later on two more attempts were made, but the boat could not live in the breakers, and she swnmped both times. The Maoris worked splendidly, ami shewed any amount of pluck. Mean while the wreck and raft drifted' right out, and by the time of flood were fully half a miie out. About twelve o'clock a heavy sea washed oft' the poor fellow who was on the raft, aud we saw no more of him. He was not recognised, By this time about three hundred Maoris and others had coh gregated on the beach, and anxiously waited

for the Hood tide to bring the vessel back. It seemed like an age to us, but what must it have seemed to the prior fellow flinging to the wreck, exposed to the fury of the elements, and expecting death every minute. We had sent up to the pilot station to see if they could launch n boat, hut they could not. We watched the vessel as she gradually neaved the South Mead. When she had got within a hundred yards of the outer rocks, Rittenbcrg look oft' his trousers and coat, and jumped off to try and swim ashore. He reached one of the rocks, and managed to clamber on to it. We tried to throw a line to him, but the wind blew it back in our faces, aud though the distance was not more than 60 yards it was no use. He Avas only able to hold on to the rock for a few minutes, for a heavier sea than usual washed him oft" to wards the shore. There was a cheer as we saw him rise and strike out boldly and strongly for the shore. Then there was a deadsilenceaswealnaostcounted each stroke that brought himjnearer to the last danger— the surf. He had covered about half the distance when he suddenly threw up his arms, and then clapped one to his breast. A spasm seemed to seize him. He did not shriek, but he called out in almost a cheery tone " Cood-bye," and with the words he sank out of sight, and we uw him no more. It was a terrible sight, and brave and hard men shed tears over it. None of the bodies have washed ashore. The vessels was thrown high aud dry by the ami*, and lies almost cocked on end clear of water.

PARNELL BOROUGH COUNCIL.

Tub usual weekly meeting of the Borough Council of Pamell was held yesterday evening. Present: His Worship the Mn^-or (Colonel Notion), and Councillors Cplcman, Brown, Wood, Robinson, and Melton. The. minutes of th« previous nxxjtiag were read, and accounts passed. On the mot ion or CounoillorColcnian, sooondc A by Councillor Robinson, leayo of absence rras granted to Councillor Dye*- till the IStk !*>opt. On the motion of Conncilloi'Coleman.seeondsd by Councillor Wood, his Worship proceeded to decide by lot which Councillors should retire on the 13th September. The names drawn were— Counsillors Bell, JJyui'. and Co:4«i)«. It was resolved that the necessary notice should be issued for a fresh election. The Sanitary Inspector's report on sanitary wieasnres was read. On the niiotion or Conn , cillor Robinson, seconded by Councillor Brown, action tlieijc*n was postponed hill after the election of wie three new members. EDUCATION. Councillor Coleman said a yeut.ltfinau resident in Parnell had sn^CHtod ruiw was the time to obtain from the Board of Education a grant in aid of: a public sehool_ foi- P&meU. Councillor Wood bald he had alx'eAiiy tibont an allotment off Hayelock-street. After some generaldiscussion.it was moved by Councillor wood, and seconded by Councillor Coleman,— " That his Worship the Mayor, together with

Councillors Wood and,Co!eman (two of the Parnell Education Commissioners), make all necessary inquiries respecting an allotment off Havelock and Portland-streets, with the view of applying for the same as a site for a public school; and, also, a grant from the Education Board to erect a suitable building." The Council thereupon adiourned.

Explosion in a Coal Mine.

THREE MEN SEVERELY INJURED.

(Per Press Agency)

• GREYMOUTH, this day. Ax explosion of gas took place yesterday in the shaft of the Greyinouth Coal Company. Three men men were severely injured. These were three men at the bottom of the shaft. The first intimation of the accident was a sheet of Maine coming from the shaft, wliich severely burned the man on top, and chaired the poppet heads. Immediately means Avere taken to rescue the three below, who it was feared were killed. On descending, they were found alive. One man was comparatively unin jured. The other two are severely burned. One had both arms broken. The men were token to the Hospital. Their names are Crawford, Kerr, and Hassall.

REV. E. C. STUART'S LECTURE ON "MAHOMMEDANISM."

The lecture room of the Young lien's Rooms was largely attended last evening by pereons desirous oi' hearing the Rev. Mr Stuart on the religion and social hamts of tlie people of the East. Tho choir openedfc^vith a, musical selection after wliich the chairman in a few brief remarks introduced the lecturer, who was com paratively a stranger to many of the audi ence. Mr Stuart has not been long in this coun try, but since he has been here he has. by^Jiis eloquent and energetic style of extempore preaching, earned a respectable reputation, Mr Stuart's lecture was replete with information, which is all the more acceptable, at the present juncture, when war is desolating the land of (lie Sultan. The lecturer, having made a few pre fatory remarks, proceeded to deal with the life and character of Mahomet, and drew an exoel lent portrait otf the prophet of the East, with which every person is familiar who has read Washington Irving's carefully condensed study. Having placed Mahomet before his audience, Mr Stuart next dealt with the institutions of Islam, which being interpreted mean " Rcsig t« the will and precepts of God." Mahommedan ism is believed by the Turks to be the only orthodox religion, and which, accord ing to the teachings of the Koran, com menced with the commencement of time, and w;is the religion of Adam in the garden of Eden. Its two articles of belief are universally known: "There is but one God, and Mahomet is His prophet." Mr Stuart minutely explained the Turkish creed, and gave a series of interesting' traditions in connection with the famous Koran. The civil and criminal laws of Turkey are all founded on the teachings of this book, inter preted according to the opinion of one of the four great masters of Islam, within the pale of their respective seats. On most of the leading points, ospecially in regard to Polygamy, all Mahoinmedans auroe, '* Take in marriage, of the women who please you, two. three, or four, but in number according to your means. The teachings of the Koran in respect of marriage are very curious and strange to Christian readers. The whole of their laws are established upon the principles of theKoia-.i. The lecturer concluded Jiis able lecture with the probable social and political results to a people, among whom it is estimated 130 millions profess Islamism, or the religion taught by Mahomet. According to a high authority, the future of Mahommedanism will depend chiefly on the progress of European conquest in the Kast, and the amount of "Western civilization it will, for good or evil, import into the countries of Arabia, Syria, and the countries where it is cherished. Several musical pieces were given at intervals of the lecture by the members of St. Mary's choir, and a vote of thanks was accorded to the lecturer, wliich was carried by acclamation. The next lecture will be given by Col. llaultain on Friday evening next, the subject. " Central Asia: ltussia's Progress and Kngland's Fears.'

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, £22. . Colonial Bank—Buyers, 13s. Thames Gas—Buyers, 28s. South British Insurance (now)—"ellers, SOs. New Zealand Insurance? —Sellers, £5. Red Queen—Sellers, 2s (jd. City of London—Sellers, I3s (id. Mo'anatairi—£s f>s to £7 ; sellers, £6 15s. Cure—Sellers, 9s Gd. Alburnia— £s, £5 2sGd: sellers, £5 3s Gd. Homeward Hound -Sellers, 2s. Kuranui Hill—2os; buyers, 2<>s. Piako—l3s (sd, Its; buyers, 13s tid. Thames G.M. Co.- Sellers, tins. JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 1877.



No advance in price of meat at CJ-EOKUE Hulme'B Steam Sausage Factory. My motto is, " Stick to the small profits and ready money until times warrant a rise in price." The public can he supplied at the usual prices, being the largest retail butcher in Auckland. Customers liave the advan tage of selecting from a large and varied stock of prime meat, constantly fresh, and the quality is the choicest the market can produce. Lamb, the first of the season, small but very good ; turkeys and fowls, ready dressed ; .saddles and haunches of mutton. Cash price at shop : Fore-qnartd' mutton, 2d per" lb., every day; roast beef, from -til per lb. ; boiling beef, from 2d per 11). On Saturday, all day : Legs mutton, 3d per lb. ; loins mutton, 'Ml per lb. ; choicest roast beef, 4d to f>d ; boiling beef, 2d to Hid ; beef sausages, acknowledged to be the best in town, 4d per lb. ; Watling's pork pies, 4d each. —Gkokce Huxmk, Auckland Steam Sausage Factory, Queen street.—[Advt.]



WHY do they want, to extort from the working man? Hemember, there is no advance in price, of Meat at. these establish ments. Prime .Meat at the usual price: Fore-quarters Mutton, 2d every day ; Boiling Beef, Iroin 2d per tt> : Roast Boef, from Id per lb: Best Beef Sausatrcs, 1d per Ib., no Ud sa.usages. SATURDAY'S price all day cash at sho|(: Le.a:.s Mutton, 3d per ]b ; Loins Mutton, 3d per lb : Fore-quarters Mutton, 2d per lb; Watling's Pork Pies, Id each. Please take notice! There is no advance in price.— GEORGE HULME, Auckland Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-street. WANTED, on Monday morningl, 25 good Pick and Shovel Men.—Apply on the Works in Sale-street, WANTED, a few respectable yoxing men as Boarders.—Apply next Governor Browne Hotel, Hobson-street. ANTED, Purchasers, for Mrs. Nicholas, Jewl Bags in the Market to night ; all Prizes, no blanks. WANTED, a good Coat Hand ; also a respectable Boy as an apprentice.—G. Bryett, Tailor. ANTED, a good Tailor's Machinist; constant employment; highest wages.— 6. Bryett, Tailor. WANTED, by two single young men, a Furnished Room.—Apply, stating terms, to E.J.F., Star Office. WANTED, two Apprentices for the Brush Finishing trade; those accus tomed to Joiners' tools preferred.—Apply to Thos. J. Harbutt, Brnsh Factory, Coburg;street. ANTED, Mr. Webb's kind patrons to know that all Pianos which have been ordered ore ready for delivery, and the public are requested to pay a visit to the Saloon, Wellesley-street, where may now be seen New and Second-hand Pianos from £20, and Har moniums from £8 upwasds. Payments to suit purchasers, WANTED, a Blacksmith for Whan garoa.—Messrs G. Holdship and Co., 25, Queen-street. WANTED, for the country, a couple of good Carpenters.—Apply at once to R. Stevenson, Grocer, Newton Koad. WANTED, a Farm Servant (single and sober), a Man to garden, etc. (single), a Boy to milk, and a Boy to milk and attend to sheep.—Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street. "OJTANTED. a smart Boy to deliver YY orders: references required.— Applyte J. L. Hatswell, Grocer, Frinees-street. WANTED Purchasers, for Gish only- Superior Eleme Raisins, .V.d per lb. ; Hoba't Town Jam, Sd per tin: lib. tin Fresh Lobsters, lOd ; Salmon, Is : Rost Patna Rice, S'.d per lb.; assorted SauSes. 6d per bottle; good Pickles, from 6d per bottle: superfine GjfcOiUs. !)d: Flour, 2-A-d lb. Terms strictly Cash.—A. "E. Collins, Wellinston-street. "VSTANTED, a one-horse Plough (secoud y v hand).—R. C. Greenwood, eor»er of. Shortland and Queen-street. immediately, a first-class V t Baker, one who is well up in small g»ods.—Apply by telegram to Mr. Stevenson, Baker, Nelson. IOP'ANTED, a general Servant ; must V b?. a, good fook and laundi'ess.—Mrs. Yon dor ILer^e, Emily Place. II7ANTED, a worteing Housekeeper Vy far a f*inß<y of two; middle-aged preferred. Referencesrequired.—Apply to Mrs J. Richards, Grocer, Syntondj-strect. WANTED, to sell a good Five-roomed Cottage— «i bargain—within 10 minutes vralk of Queen-street.—R. Laing, Rope Maker, Pi«ton-etre«t, Pongonby Road.



WANTED, a Nursegirl ; references will be required.—Mrs Edwin Hesketh, Epsom. DRESSMAKER.— Wanted, a lirst-class Dressmaker :no other need apply. High salary and a permanency. Keferences required. —Apply by letter to A.Z., Star office. ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply Mrs, Scherff. Ponsonbv. ANTED. Four Coal Miners for Tavt piri Coal Mines.—Apply Franz Sclierft, Fort-street. WANTED, two or three Single Gentlemen as Boarders: comfortable apartments. Terms moderate. -For address apply at this office. WANTED, some respectable person to adopt a fine little Boy, four months and a fortnight, old.—Apply at the Star Oilice for address. ANTED, a JSniall Goods Man.— Apply to G. Hulme, Queen-street. ANTED, a 30 to 50 ton Coal Barge for the Waikato River, new or Second hand.—Address " J.F.." Star office. TX7~ANTED to Sell, a Laige Glass Case, T T 4 feet 4 inches long, only 25s.—W. 11. Dampier. "Victoria-street. ANTED KNOWN, that the Latest Novelty in Kid Gloves, double-buttoned and embroidered, Stitched in black, coloured and light fancys, at 2s. G<l. per pair, at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse. Queen-etreet. 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. ANTED to Sell (cheap), the Yacht ■ Mystery,' coppered and copper fas tened, and well found in every respect. Winner of Regattas 1575 and 1877.—Apply this office. W~VNTED to Purchase, Empty Sacks* any quantity ; must be good and sound. —It, Baird, Victoria-street. WANTED Known, that Cook's 'Bus leaves the Greyhound Hotel for One hunga at 9.15 a.m., and 3.15 p.m. Leaves One hunga at 10.50 a.m., and 5 p.m. Sundays, same time. WANTED KNOWN.—Makers' Peeln .and Rods complete, 3s Gd. each.—Adam Laybourn, Fort-street. ANTED KNOWN—MUFFINS !!! MUFFINS! MUFjJTNS !—E. H. PERCY begs to inform his friends and the public gene rally that he luis commenced Business in the above line at his late Premises, Lome-street Bakery, and trusts by producing the superior quality of Goods as in former days (unequalled) to merit a continuance of kindly favours and orders. N.B.— May be had at Mr. Waters, Con fectioner, Queen-street, and at the Bakery, Lome-street. A number of Rood Lads and Men wanted. WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Moxtldjngs, 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. W_. _k;nO WN, Ribbon, Id pel yard; Folding Looking Glasses. 3 s (xl; Spring Tape Measures. Gd; Ribbon Velvet, Id per yard; Twenty-keyed Concertinas, Js: Superior < Corkscrews, Is; Slate Pencils, !)d per 100; Pole Combs, 3d; White-handled Eye Glasses, !)d; Large Bottles of Scent. 9d : Ladies' Silk Scarfs, Is 3d; Lace, Id per yard; Handy Shovels, Gd ; Splendid 2s. Tea; Spectacles, Is": worth 2s Gd; Brown Condensed Milk, -Id per tin; Men's Satchels reduced to 3s Gd : Pretty Aprons, Is. He sure and write down what you wish to remember of the above. —W. H. Dam pier, Victoria-street. FOUND, a Gold Watch Key, with three stones. -Apply at this office. FOUND, about six weeks ago, on my farm at Titiranga, Five Sheep. If not claimed before the 28th instant, they will be sold to pay expenses.—Joseph Craig, Titiranga. August 22, 1877. "VT OR I SE ! ! ! NO'RISE!!! .jLi E. Wood, Symonds-street. THE Black Boy whoj called for a Hand-sewinsr Machine, in mistake, on Thursday last, will save himself getting into trouble by returning it to \\". C. Dennes, Queen street. ,4 LADY and Gentlemen, or two Gentle -/"jL men. can have superior Accommodation in Grafton Road. No children or «ny other lodgers.—For address apply at this"6fliee. THIRST - CLASS MEA.T' at J,OWEST JC Price.—E. Wood, Symonds-strect. THEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening Services (under the conduct el' th« Young Men's Christian Association), August 2G. 1577. Doors open tit 7.30: Service to begin at S, and close at 9 p.m. All are invited. Scats free. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services:— To-morrow—Morning, by the Rev. W. Tinslcy ; Evening, Mr. T. H. Smith. "PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, JL Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services:— Morning, at 11. Rev. Wm. Tinsley ; Evening, at G. 30, Mr. T. H. Smith. LORNE-STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., Sunday. Aug. 2(>.—Blevth Anniversary.— Morning: "Reminiscences and Reflections." Evening: "The Christianity of Protestantism." ST. THOMAS' MISSION SCHOOL, Union-street. -Musical and Literary Enter tainment.—The Third of these Popular Enter tainments will take place on TUESDAY, 2Sth insl ant, at 7.30 o'clock. Admission :—Adults, Threepence; Children, One Penny. QT. STEPHEN'S PRESBYTERIAN kj CHURCH, Ponsonby Hall.—Divine Service will bo conducted Tomorrow Morning, at 11, and Evening, at G. 30, by the Rev. 1). W. Runci man. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Devon port. North Shore.—Divine Service will be conducted in t.his Church to-morrow (Sunday) 26th instant. Morning, at 11 o'clock, and Even ing, at G. 30 o'clock, by Mr. Wright. CO NGRE(iATI(.)NAL " C lIURCH, Reresford-street. — Sunday Semicee, Aug. 26.—Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., will preach in the Morning, at II ; and the Rev. W. J. Williams in the Evening, at 6.30. T. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. —Divine Service will be con ducted To-morrow, in the Morning and Evening, by the Rev. George B. Monro, of St. Luke's. TTNITED METHODIST FREE \J CHURCH, Temperance Hall Albert sffeot.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11, Rev. J. A. Caygill; Evening, at 6.30, Rev. R. Taylor. Subject: "Christian Discipleship." UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning,at 11. Rev. R.Taylor. Subject: "Paul' first Prayer."' Evening, at 6.30, Rev. J. A. Caygill. Subject: Sermon to Young Men. ■V^"~e~sl7eyan cTTtTßches. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET.—Morning, 11, Rev. Allan W. Webb ; Afternoon, Mr. F. Larkins ; Even ing. 6.30, Rev. J. Robertson. PARNELL.—Morning, 11, Rev. T. Buddie; Evening. G. 30, Mr. Beaumont. GRAFTON ROAD.—Morning, 11, Rev. W. J. Williams ; Evening, G. 30, Rev. W. Kirk. UNION-STREET.—Morning, 11. Mr. Wykes; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Barton. PON SONBY.—Morning, 11, Rev. J. Wallis; Evening, 6.30, Mr. Carr. NEW NORTH ROAD.-AUernoon, 2.30, Rev. W. J. Williams; Evening, ti.3o, Mr. Burton. NORTH SHORE.— Morning, 11, Mr. Hogg: Evening, 6.30, Mr. Martin. MOUNT EDKN.—Morning, 11, Mr. Burton. ESLEYAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL, PITT-STREET. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. SUNDAY, AUGUST 26. MORNING—Rev. Allan W. Webb. AFTERNOON—Mk. F. Larkins. EVENING—Rev. J. Robertson. Music by the Choir and Sckd.w Scholars. N.13.-There will be ho Soiree this y«ar. HHO Selwols and others.—Magic Lttiuerns a. of all sizes, for oil or lime-liidit, tmd Slides in great variety, for Sale or Hire, by W. C. Dinars, Qijeen-rti-eet. N.B.—lnstructions given in the use of the above. "VTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE _il INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £G»,ouo This purely Local Go.mpaxylnsures against FIRE aud MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at L O WEST C U RRENT RATES. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claims HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Jlanager, AxicklttiKi B?£nch,



WATER SUPPLY AT RAILWAY WHARF. Town Clerk's Office, August 22, 1577. Notice is hereby given that, on and aft«: SATURDAY, 2oth instant. Supplies of Fresl Water may be obtained at this Wharf. Application to be made to Captain Nearing Railway "Wharf Iron Store; or at the Water works Office, Qaeen-street. P. A. PHILIPS. Town Cierk. REPAIRS TO MARKET ROOF, SHED &c, &c, &c. Town Clerk's Office. August 13, 1877. The City Council will receive Tenders for the work as above, until 2"3o<p.m. of WEDNESDAY, -9th instant, in terms of specifications and con ditions at the City Surveyor's office. The Conn cil do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. Tenders to oc endorsed, "Repairs to Market." _P. A. PHILLIPS, Town Clerk. /^TAHUHU HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Take notice that the Trastees of the above District intend on WEDNESDAY, the fifth day of September next, to make a Rate of Ninepence in the £on the rateable value of property, for the period of twelve months from the Ist July, *-1877. to the 30th Juno, 1878, the same to be pay able in one sum on the Ist day of October next, to Mr, John Gordon, Collector for the district. The rate-book is now open for inspection at Mr. John Hall's Store, Otahuhu. SAMUEL LUKE, Chairman. Otahuhu, 22ad August, 1877. 4<e-| PETfI'OOTAND UI'WAEIDS.— Allotments for Sale in Beresford, Nelson, Day, and Upper Union-streets. Easy terms.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. XJ\ ACRE FARM, 40 miles south of _<>J*H™ Attckland, substantially fenced, 20 acres Bush, 15 acres permanent Grass; well sheltered, rising district. Price, £2 per acre. Terms easy.—S. Vai'e, Land Agent, Shortland street, next, the Post-office. im o R is a l c, The WAITEKAURI POST-OFFICE STORE, with Bakery and Butchering Business com bined. Splendid opportunity for a man with small moans to start in a rapidly rising locality. MAGUIRK & SN 01) GRASS, Waitekariu, Ohineniuri; Or. Office of this paper. N.B.- - Weekly takings from £50 to £78 : Stock and Packhorses to be taken at a valuation. Business is a nice compact one, all conducted under one 7'oof, 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 tor clearing out. Price, £210 cash. £**$d\ to £1000 LENT, on Building ~^k&i ,~<a< \J Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. "Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 5F ° 1 c k For Inime«liafce Sale, 413 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway 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 ZVlcLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Aitken, Land Agent. BOOT AN D SHOE TRA DE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR S \ LE—The Lease, Fixtures, and Good will of thar, Centrally-situated SHOP, Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence of retiring from the Retail Trade. Apply to GEORGE HEMUS, Excelsior Factory, Auckland. J[ AXE TAKAPUNA—For Sale, cheap, LJ 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. «*A~* — TOUR-ROOMED HOUSK,Ponsonby 5& «/»-/. and good allotment, for Sale. Easy terms can be arranged.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. FOR SALE, Farm of 100 acres, with House ; i-acre Garden, stocked with fruit trees: safe harbour, no surf; 2 miles from a large Village. Price. £300.—Address, Mrs. M. B. Howell, Mercury Bay. _ jr« -j OQ —Five - roomed HOUSE, between cW 100. Domain and Newmarket, for sale; well, tank, and good garden. Easy terms arranged.—C. Williamson. Vulcan Lane. FOR SALE, a good 4-roomed Cottage, near the Junction, freehold—Apply 11, Grey-street. 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 to W. AIT KEN, Land Agent. F'~ 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 G per cent.; S miles from Auckland, by a good road. —S. Vaiie, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-olltce. XI WL~For Sale, a Live Kiwi. To be seen at H. Brennan's. Bootmaker, Queen street. TO LET, a neat clean Cottage, 4 rooms ; large water lank, well, garden, &c.— James Reid, Eden Terrace. npo LET, a ten-roomed House in a fine. JL healthy position, in best part of Parnell'; abundance of water, Cooking range, and every convenience.—Apply Star Office. TO LET, a 4-roomed Cottage the corner of Cook and Nelson-street. Mr. Cater, Cook-street. TO LET, a 4-roomed Cottage near the Turkish Baths, Queen-street; capital situation.—Apply to F. D. Lally. Land Agent, Shortland-street. IKT"CRTH~SHORE.— To Let immediately, Jli "'Rosebank," the well-known Tea and Strawberry Gardens, six-roomed House, out houses, and 4 acres of first-class volcanic soil.— Apply to Thomas J. Harbutt, Brush-works, Victoria-street. TO LET, furnished, or unfurnished, a detached Cottage, Kyber Pass Road, opposite Mr. Headship's residence.—Apply on the premises. TO LET, Shops iv Wellesley-street, above Hewin's buildings, now nearly com pleted.—Apply to John Buchanan, Custom- House-street. TO LET, at £65 per annum, on College Hill, a newly-built Residence of 8 rooms, with four fire-places. There is a stable, coach house, and many conveniences for a family.— Apply to F. G. Ewington, agent; or Mr. J. W. Newbold. 0 LET, in South-street, Newton, a two-roomed House, nicely papered and painted, good well, &c.—Apply Mr. Smith. TO LET or Lease, a 7-roomed House, in the Brighton Road, Parnell. Good well, range and grate.—W. Flood, Stock Exchange. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the law, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. TO LET, a 5-roomed House, corner of Anglesea and Patret-streets, with garden, good well, and tank.—Apply next door, or to R. D. Giles, City Market. O LET, a House in Alten Road.— Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. GO and SEE HERBERT H. SMITH'S SELECTTOX OV NEW IMPROVED PATENT COTTAGE STOVES, For Wood or Coal; Also, HIS NEW PORTABLE SIDE-OVEN, Foil Cou.ntky Settlers. AUCKLAND IRON WORKS, I i b-Jii lAM-STP. EET, ■"jWT OTIC EOF REMOVAL. J. J. SWINNERTOX, Wood Turxek, Has REMOVED to his new premiss's, Wynd ham-street. next to Shakespeare Hotel. Table. Washstand. and Chair Legs, Drawer Stumps audNobs. Sofa, Rai:--. I-led Posts, Billiard and Bagatelle Balls Turned and Sained. Brewers' S hives in all sizes. f\ I" ES T TON S AND ANSWERS. Which is ihe best Shop to Buy our VEGETABLE SEE] )S' >. Why, at BIeEWIN'S. Which is the b.-st Sfcop to Bay our FLOWKR SEEDS? * Winy, at BREWIN'S. WhisJi is th<j best Shop to Buy oue FARM AND TREE SEEDS 8 Why, a* BPJEWIN'S, 1% OPPOSITE T, Si S. MOHFJN/S, -b»



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. j , . j T N BANKRUPTCY. ' j In the Estate of "William J. Yasvztb, ! OF QUKE.V-STKELT, AUCKLAND, TaXl i DERMIST. . I Creditors, who hare not already done so, are i requested to prove their Debts with me, on or j before the 2nd September next, preparatory to a ! First and Final Dividend being paid, j THOS. MACFFARLANE, Trustee. j Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland. ; August 25, 1577. 1 T N BAN X B U P T C Y. IN THE ESTATE OF WARD & CO., MERCHANTS, AUCKLAND. i All Creditors, who have not already done 30, ; are requested to lodge proof of their Debts with me, on or before Ist September next, prepara tory to Payment of First Dividend. By order of the Trustees. E. R. CARDNO. Fort-street, 21st August, 1877. TH A MES GAS CO MPA N V (LIMITED). ! Notice is hereby given that the Annual j General Meeting or' Shareholders will be held, i at the Company's Office, Shortland-street, : Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 2Sth instant, at 2 p.m., to receive the Report and Balance-sheet, election of a Director and Auditor. i 8J By order of the Directors. F. A WHITS, Secretary. AUCK LA N D GOLD MINING COMPANY. Notice is hereby given that a Call (2nd) of Threepence per Share has, this day, been made by the Directors upon the Capital of the Com pany, payable to the Secretary, at the Office of the Company, Shortland-street (next Post office), Auckland, on or before MONDAY, the 10th day of September. 1877. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. ; -Auckland, August 25, 1577. CROWN PRINCESS No. 1 GOLD MINING COMPANY (Limited). I A Call (the second) of One Shilling (Is.) per • Share has this day been made on the capital of ; the abovenamed Company, payable to the Sec ! retary, a) the registered office of the Company, j Bank Buildings. Auckland, on or before the ' 27th day of August, 1577. H. W. HEATH, Secretary. Auckland, 21th July, 1577. i . CALEDONIAN 'GOLD MINING COM " PANT LIMITED. j The Annual Meeting of Shareholders in tho above-named Company will be held at the ; Office of the Company. Shortland-street. I Auckland, on FRIDAY, the 31st day of ; AUGUST, 1877, at Noon i CHARLES TOTHILL, 3e sretary. j Auckland, 23rd August, 1577. i . MpIXTENSION OF TI ME. I Tenders will be received by the undersigned for the erection of Additions to an Hotel at ■ Cambridge, Waikato. I Plans and specifications can be seen at Aiick | laid, at Messrs "Wkitson and Sons, from August I 24-th to the 29th exclusive, and at Hamilton j from September Ist to the Sth, on which date ■ scaled tenders will be sent in. i The lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted. I. R. VIALOU, Architect, Hamilton, Waikato. I i I AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. ! '*" ~ STEAM TUG BOAT. | Tenders will be received at this Office until I TUESDAY, the 18th September, at noon, for a ! STEAMER suitable for Towing and General I Harbour Worn.. j Tenders to state price required for Vessel, or ; sum at which Vessel may be chartered at per | month. j The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. T. BOYLAN, Chairman. TENDERS FOE ASPHALTING FOOTPATHS, AUCKLAND. Town Clerk's Office, August 9.1577. Tho City Council of Auckland will receive tenders until 2.30. p.m. of the 3rd Octoberj>ext, for ASPHALTING about 100,000 square yaads of FOOTWAYS, more or less, in such quanrroes as the Council may from time to time determine upon, in terms of conditions and specifications to be viewed at the Office of the City Surveyor. Qaeen-street, Auckland: also at the offices of the Town Clerks, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin, on and after the 13th instant. Tenders to be endorsed as above. The Council do not bind themseves to accept the lowest or any tender. I P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. COU NT V O F W AITE MAT A. REPAIRS AND ADDITIONS TO HENDSR j SON'S BRIDGE, Great North Road. Tenders, addressed to the undersigned, will be received up to noon of WEDNESDAY, the 29th instant, for the above work. Plans. &«., may be seen at the Post-offices, Henderson's Mill and ! Devonport. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. OLIVER MAYS, Chairman. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on MON DAY, the 3rd 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. m~O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Saturday, the Ist September, for the erection of a Church at Dargaville, Northern Wairoa. Plans, &c., at my office, Queen-street. Copies of Plans, &c, at the Store of Messrs B. Mitchelson & Co.. Dargaville. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. ■pOEOUGH O F PARNEL L. ALTERATION OF MANUKAU ROAD. The Borough Conncil of Parnell. at a special meeting held this day, has adopted the fojlow ing resolution: — " The Borough Council will by special order, as soon as practicable, alter that Dart of Manu kau Road, situate between the Windsor Ca.stle Hotel and the culvert near the Railway Bridge, and fix the level thereof, in accordance with the plans now open for inspection at the Council Office." A subsequent meeting of the Council will be held at its office, on FRIDAY, the 11th Septem ber next, at 8 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of confirming such resolution. J. B. STRANGE, Town Clerk. Parnell Borough Council Office, August 10,1877. MOUNT WELLINGTON HIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARD. N*otice is hereby given that the above Board intend on the Mth September, 1577, to make a Rate of (9d.) Ninepence in the piund on the rateable value or Property in Lkeabo^e District, for the period from Ist July, 1377, to 3Lst March, 1878. Said rate will be parable at tho residence of the Collector tMr. William Ferguson), near Young's Sla,'ightcr-h*u>e, > lle-slie, on. the Ist I October, 1577, where the Rate-book now lies open for inspection. BARTON IRELAND, Chairman. \%f C. D E N N E S t i a has Just Received, and. has to arrive, a Splendid Lot of— Taylor's Patent > «__,,,•_, Home Shuttle « «enu;ne Princess of Wales Arm and Platform, Wheeler Sc Wilson Upn? | Genuine and Improved And other good makers of Sewing machines Also. The Royal Washing and Wrintfirg Machine. For Cash or Weekly Payments. GIIE A T MA C H IN E DEP OT, ' N.B.—Repairs cheaply and quickly executed and guaranteed,