SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.

Southern Cross, s.s.. Holmes, from Napier Kenilworth. schosner, from Lyttelton

DEPARTURES.

Rotorua. s.s., Macfarlanc, for Napier and the South

[A special charge is made for consignees' names in this column. Two lines, Is. • if booked, 2s. Gd.]

IMPORTS.

Per Great Brought on, from London :1 15G boxes bultana raisins, 50 cases El me do.—E. and H. Isaacs.

Per Kenil worth from Lyttelton : 15 casks beef, 303 sacks potatoes, l! 0 do. oat meal, 14(1 bags flour, 25 sacks sharps, 50 bags bran.—Master, agent. 100 bags Avhite tuscan seed - wheat, SO bags oatmeal.—J. Lamb.

EXPORTS.

Per Rotorua for Wellington ex City of Sydney 102 cases salmon, 21 kegs.—Owen & Graham. For Lyttelton :—

1 box, 2 packages, 15 casks.—OAven & Graham

THE S.S. GO-AHEAD.

The specifications of the repairs needed by the above A'essel now lies at. the A.S.P, Co.'s office, and can be examined by intending tenderers. It is rather a lengthy document, and Avould imply that the damage done in the recent acci dent was of a very serious character. The fol loAA-ing is a condensed summary of the repairs to be tendered for:—67ft. of keel to be taken out. commencing at the stern post, and to be replaced AA'ith a new piece of same dimensions, and a .here .ioined, to have lona: scarphs, and to haA'e a pro jecting piece forged on the bed as a rest for the foot of the rudder, and a piece forged on to form say 2ft. of the stern port. The centre and sister keelsonsbc taken out, and examined, and where necessary, renewed. The garboard streaks on both sides to be taken out and replaced Avith neAV. 71ft. Gin. to be taken out oC streak next, the garboard on the port side, and 37ft. Gin. of third streak on fthcj"same side. 82ft. of the streak next the garboard on the starboard side, and 10ft. of the 3rd streak on the same side to be replaced. The frames of the mainhold to be taken out, and those that require it replaced with neAV. The same to be done Avith the frames in the engine room. A new skin or lining to be laid fore and aft. Sky-lights and companion to be renewed, and a neAV after deck laid; the saloon to be'refitted and furnished. The bulkheads to be made .vater-tight, and the ship generally to be repaired, recaulked, and re painted and put into as good condition as before the accident. The tenders have to be sent in by Wednesday 25th inst. to the A .Q.P. Co. Every information respecting the specifications will be given by Mr Lodder.

The barque Dilpussund entered out to-day for Newcastle.

The schooner Edith cleared out to-day for Tahiti Avith a general cargo of trade. Passen ger :J. Wallis. The vessel is to sail AYdth the first fair wind; The s.s. Southern Cross arrived from Napier this morning at 8 o'clock. She landed her pas sengeis at the wharf, and then proceeded to the Tamaki to land her cattle. The accident Avhich she met Avith on Rangatera Reef, and which was telegraphed to us iast night, Avas of a trivial character.

The 3-masted schooner Estelle has left Dunedin for Nelson, to tranship the brig Albion's cargo of timber, and to convey it to Dunedin. It Avas originally to haA*e gone to Australia, but since the Albion's misfortune, other arrangements have been made.

The following notice was posted to-day at the Custom House : "In future, sight entries will require to be initialed by the Landing Surveyor, preA-ious to being passed in the long room.—Thomas Hi__, Collector. —Customs. Auckland, 19th July, 1877." The s.s. Pretty Jano leaA Tes Gisborne to-day, and is due here the day after to-morroAV. Tho ship Electra is noYV alongside the Avharf again, and cargo is being: put into her very fast. The schooner Blanche is daily expected with about 60 bales of cotton from the islands, which, Avith Avhat is engaged in town, ay-ill about fill her up. Her stay in port A.ill not occupy much more than a Aveek longer.

The schooner Waiwera is to sail for Norfolk Island on Saturday.

The s.s. Taranaki arriA-ed at Lyttelton yester day Avith the Southern portion of the English Mail, and sailed at half-past six in the evening for Dunedin.

The schooner Transit is loading at Oamaru for this port.

Tenders are required for the repair of the s.s. Go-ahead, uoav lying on Messrs Sims and Brown's slip at the North Shore.

The sight entry of the barque Great Brotighton will be passed to-morrow at noon. Consignees are requested to pass entries, pay fr. iirht, and obtain delivery orders at once' The usual notice is given respecting cargo impeding the discharge of the ship.

The prebminary enquiry into the collision between the s.s. Southern Cross ard the ketch Adah is fixed for to-morroAv morning, commen cing at 10 o'clock.

The Union Company's steamship Rotorua sailed for Napier aud the South yesterday evening. Passengers: Mesdames Harding, Williams, Ellis and two children, Miss Williams, Messrs Harding, Close Hume, Sheehan, Holmes, Lusk, Easton Carley, Sporo, Hunter, Gleeeson, Ferguson, Metcalfe. Clogston. Mallock, Gould, MaxAvell, Senauer, Rev. Mr Williams, and 17 steerage, and 19 original from Sydney.—Hender son and Macfarlane, agents.

The cutter Mersey was measured to-day at Onehunga. She measures 17 tons 7-100.

The schooner Kenihvorth arrived from Lyttelton this afternoon, after a very sru«rt passage of 1 days. She left port last Sunday morning, and has had strong _aA _ourable Avind s on the passage up. She is consigned to Mr C. A. Harris, ayrho has issued a notice to consignees of her cargo. The schooner Echo arrived in the Manukau yesterday from Raglan -vith a general cargo. She cleared out again for the 'same port to-day with a cargo of .stores.

WELLINGTON, this day, THE HAWEA.

Sailed, at 2 o'clock, s.s. Hawea, for Nelson and the North. Passengers: Messrs Bowler, Ray. J. Smith, J. Leeson, Blundcll, Mrs Johnson."3 children, and nurse.

COMMERCIAL.

Mr R. Arthur sold at his Mart this day. ex s.s. Rotorua, Sydney oranges Ss. to S. 2d cases Mandarene oranges 13s. to 14s ; pine apples 4s. dozen ; dates at 5d ; apples lilb.

CHIEF POST-OFFICE, AUCKLAND.

Mails will Close as Under:—

For Thames, this day, at 4.30 p.m.; and to morroAV at 9.30 a.m. and 5.30 p.m.

For Coromandel, per Argyle, to-morroYV, at 2.30 p.m.

For Tryphena, per Three Brothers, to-morroAV, at 1 p.m. For Tairua, per Mana, on Saturday next, at 8 a.m.

For WaiAvera, Mahurangi, Matakana, Manga- Avai, Waipu, Wangarei, and Mangapai, per Annie Milbank, on Saturday next, at 10 a.m. For Norfolk Island, per Waiwera, on Saturday next, at 11 a.m.

For Napier, per Southern Cross, on Saturday next, at 11 a.m. Per s.s. Hawea. on Monday, 23rd instant, as f olloavs :—

For India, China, Mediterranean Ports, and Continent of Europe, at 10 a.m.

For Taranaki, Southern Provinces, Austra lian Colonies, and United Kingdom, via Suez and Southampton (for letters specially addres sed), at 11 a.m.

For United Kingdom A'ia Brindisi. and late letter for Southern Provinces and Melbourne, at 11.20 a.m.

For money orders, registered letters, and newspapero, at 9 30 a.m. For Tauranga, Gisborne, Mapier, and Southern Provinces, per Taupo, on Wednesday next, at 3 p.m

S. B. BISS. Chief Postmaster.

BIRTH.

ONLEI.—On the 11th instant, at her residence, Franklin Road, the wife of Mr. J. W. Oxley of a daughter.

DEATH.

PERRIN.- On the lGth instant, at Mangare, Louis Fingal, second son of William and Lottie Perrin, aged 5 years.

The Evening Star. WITH WHICH ARE INCORPORATED "The Evening News," "The Morning News," and "The Echo."

THURSDAY, JULY 19, 1877.

_"or the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that nexds resistance, For the future in the distance, Ajid the £ood that we caa do.

Parliament opened at half-past _avo to day. The speech from the Vice-Regal Throne, published in another column, is fashioned upon the most approved models. His Excellency tells us a great deal Aye already knew, and hopes for those good results from the deliberations of the noble Lords and Commoners for Avhich Aye all most devoutly pray. Then, Avith a " Bless you my children," and amidsaWos and feus de joie, the chief dignitary in the play retired, leaA-ing his happy family to bark and bite and scratch each others eyes. The Marquis must liaA'e AvithdraAvn to the quiet recesses of Government House with an inward satisfaction that his part in the drama extended no further than the first act, and if Avise, he Avill firmly resist any attempt to draw him out again, should it happen, as is not impossible, that the ques tion of dissolution comes under his notice before the close of the session. It is usually considered apropos to the opening &f Parliament to remark that the coming session is important above all that have gone before. The statement Avould be as true of the present session, as of any of its predecessors. The great questions Avhich, jin some form or other, must come before the House, involve the political and social AYrell-being of the colony, and its future prosperity and contentment. But to none of these subjects did His Excellency allude. His speech is brief and Arague to a degree, leaving us exactly as Aviseat its close as Aye Avere at the beginning. We are still leftto pure speculation concerning the nature .' of the Government measures dealing AvitJi ' Education, Avith Waste Lands, and Finance, j Upon the question of local self-governing in- '

slituth m, the Gubernatorial deliverancaim-

plie; that Ministers Avill rest content AA'ith

patching tho_Co-unities Act and the machin ery which, during the past year, has been weighed in the balance and found Avanting. Though the speech supplies little else of a consoling nature, it is at least gratifying to observe that' Ministers await their fate in a prayerful and hopeful frame of mind. If it is not quite (rue that this session takes precedence over all others for the impor tant character of the measures prepared for its consideration, it is unquestionable that never before at the opening of parliament has the future course of events — the probable strength of parties, the topics most likely to engross the chief attention of the legislature, and the

relations of prominent members of the House to the Government and Opposition— been-left so completely to vague guessing. His Excellency's silence on the intentions of Ministers under these circumstances was possibly golden, and avc are constrained in like manner to aAvait further develop ments.

The City Council propose to overcome the diiliculty experienced in floating a supple mentary Waterworks Loan by consolidating the city indebtedness. The present liabil ities of the city on loan account amount to £155,000. The Council possess power to borroAV £15,000 more on security of the city endowments, and £25,000 for the completion of the watci-Avorks. Under the proposed Act the tAvo loans Avould be floated as one loan of £40,000, and power Avould be granted by the legislature to issue ncAy loans up to an aggregate of £300,000. The power to borroAV beyond the £40,000 already authorised, liOAvever, could only be made use of by the Council after a majority of ratepayers had declared in its favour at a poll duly appointed for the purpose. The chief ad vantages of the consolidation a. ill be an avoidance of the ruinous policy of offering the £25,000 and future city lo<ans on security of second mortgage, and a gradual amalgan ation of all the city liabilities. The measure Asdll also prevent a repetition of the blunder committed in the case of the £100,000 loan for waterworks, in connection with which the Avhole of the securities at the disposal of the Council, avci-c pledged for an amount insufficient to complete the Avork begun Avith the first draft upon the money market. The scheme is, perhaps, the very best that could have been devised under the circumstances. The instalment of £40,000 should be iloatcd upon very favourable terms, and it is un likely that any further borrowing will be required by the city for many years to come. The proposal is a much more pru dent one than the contemplated second mortgage on waterworks plant, and Aye .should imagine that there AA-ill bo no diili culty in engineering it through the General Assembly.

Mr Martin Donaher's tender for the retaining Avail at the end of Hobson-street avus accepted. The folloAving were re ceived : —Donabcr, masonry per yard, 2Ss- Gd, cap stone, 2s ; Dempsey, 35s—4s Gd ; Jas. McCabe, 27s Gd— 7s; McGuire, 28s— 5s 3d ,- Turner, 44s—Ss.

A lieutenant commanding the Russian Sulina torpedo expedition, avlio is a prisoner, stated that the Russians have seventeen steam torpedo launches in the Black sea, and they may resume the attack any day.

Ncav York City has an assessed valuation of more than £200,000,000, and the city's indebtedness is actually less than one tenth of that amount, and the city has an untaxed real estate of the value of nearly £50,000,000.

The regular monthly meeting of the Trince of Wales Lodge of Masons Avill be held this evening in the lodge-room, Star Hotel, Albert-street.

The Waitoa Rate case Avas heard yester day in the Supreme Court, before his Honor, Mr Justice Gillies. The particulars had been previously adduced before Mr BarstoAV, the Resident Magistrate, avlio gave judg ment for the then plaintiff, Mr Bremner, avlio represented the District Higlnvay Board. Mr Aitken, not satisfied with Mr BarstoAv's decision, instructed his solicitor, Mr Hesketh, to appeal from that judgment. The block of land is situated in the Piako district, and known as the Waitoa Block, consisting of 8012 acres, valued at £1 per acre, and rated at Id in the pound. Some of the land Avas comparatively valueless-, and in a consider able portion, Mr F. D. Fenton Avas interested, and a portion belonged to a number of natives. Mr Hesketh spoke at length upon the questions raised by the appellant when in the position ot defendant at the lower Court; and Mr Itees argued in favour of Mr BarstoAV . judgement. His Honor revicAvcd the points brought forward by counsel, and agreeing Avith them mostly, said he would consider the validity of the Superintendent's proclamation of the district, and upon this point he Avould reserve judgment.

A meeting of the members of the Auck land Foot Hall Club Avill be held to-morrow, (Friday) evening-; at the Thames Hotel, for the purpose of making arrangements for the forthcoming intcrprovincial match betAveen Auckland and Dunedin.

An inquest A\ras held yesterday at the Whau Asylum, before Dr. Goldsbro', coroner, and a jury, on the body of EdAvard Kennedy, aged GO years, formerly a resident at Mahurangi. The deceased avus admitted to the Asylum in Dec. 1875. The evidence sheYved that the unfortunate man had recently laboured under a remarkalile

delusion, and that lie believed that lie had

been ordered by Almighty God to refrain from taking nourishment, and all efforts to induce him to take food Avere unavailing till aa .thin tAvo days of his death ; he then asked for roast potatoes and eggs, which Avere supplied to him with such other things as he required. Nature hoAvever, Avas exhausted, and he died on Tuesday morning. The evidence of his attendants, and Dr. Aicken sheAved that Kennedy died of physical exhausti. v, in consequence of his determination not to take food. The verdict of the jury avus " died of inanition, the result of voluntary star\-ation."

Mr Bloomficld will open his Tonic Sol Fa Class this evqtiing, according to advertise ment, and ay _1 deliver a lcclurc on the " Science of Music, and construction of the musical scale."

Professor Hennike's novel entertainment, last evening, in the Albert Hall, ay.is croAvded to the door. The entertainment avus for the benefit of the healthy Hibernian Band, and throughout avus amusing and successful, and .vitli one exception, Avas highly agreeable. This exception Avas the supposed bursting of a gas-pipe, and the near extinguishment of the lights as though some spiritual influence Avas darkly pre paring for a seance. Several voices called ''Walker," young ladies screamed, and there Avas a general rush to the doors. On being re-assured that nothing serious had happened beyond the bobbing of the lights, and the cracking of a joke, the visitors resumed their seats, and the entertainment proceeded. The after-dance was largely patronised, much to the satisfaction of tlfe members of the Hibernian Band.

_ We are informed by several persons living in the neighbourhood of Symond street that the account of a i-oav said to have taken place there on Sunday last, and contained in a letter signed " Passer-by," Avhich appeared in our issue of Tuesday evening, Avas exaggerated. There Avas a disturbance created by several drunken men, but it did not continue as long as stated by our correspondent.

A concert was held in the School-room„|at Whatipu, Manukau Heads, on Saturday July 14th, for the purpose of raising funds for the purchase of a harmonium for the use of the Sunday-school, and Mr W. Ry lance having taken the chair, a capital pro gramme avus Avell rendered by the Whatipu Glee Club, Misses Bell, Foote, Jessie Doug las, F. Douglas, and Messrs J. Allen, T. Spickot, J. Bethel, J. McMahon, J. Allen, J. Niss, J Bethel; and Xi. P. Gibbons,

At a meeting of the Sustentation Fund Committee of the Irish Presbyterian Church, held on April 20th, it avus stated that from all sources there Avas a surplus for the past year, of £25,137, being £60 more than the surplus of the previous year.

The Irish Episcopal Synod has again been at its much-needed work of improving the Prayer Book. It has passed a Bill modernis ing the marriage service, Avhich certainly a-cry much required adaptation to modern taste, and has also adopted other measures affectihg ordination and the Eucharist; but it is considered likely that the minority, avlio objected strongly to these changes, may yet resort to steps Avhich may bring on a crisis in the Church. At a subsequent meeting of the Synod, a bill -vvliich proposed to allow the clergy to read part of the burial service over unbaptised infants, was negatived for Avant of a two-thirds vote of the clergy.

A parliamentary return just issued slioavs that in 1876, the number of persons in Ireland proceeded against for drunkenness was 95,684. The number of cases which occurred on Sundays Avas 9490. The most drunken city a. as Belfast, and then Cork.

We have to acknowledge for Mrs Welsh 5s from F. D.

The next of the winter course of lectures in connection Avith the Young Men's Christian Association a. ill be given in the lecture hall to-morroAv evening. The subject of the lecture is "Reminiscences of London," and Avill be delivered by F. Larkins, Esq. We cannot presume to indicate the precise character of the lecture, Avhich is capable of pleasant elaboration; but it is possible that the "Reminiscences" Avill be personal, and the result of the lecturer's oavii experience and observation in the great metropolis. But whatever phase of London life the lecturer may describe and illustrate, that phase must be interesting. We understand that a choir Avill be present, and give several selections of music, under the direction of Mr Theo. Cooper, sen. The half-yearly report and balance-sheet of the Colonial Bank of Ncav Zealand has been circulated. A dividend at the rate of six per cent, per annum is declared, and £2,000 added to the reserve fund, bringing it up to £12,000. A balance of £2,038 is carried forward to the neAV profit and loss account.

It is notified that the members of No. 3 Company A.R.V., Avill undergo their monthly inspection this evening, under command of Captain Moitoay \ The battery and band of the Artillery Volunteers Aviil also assemble at the same hour for a like purpose under compiand of Captain Burns. Hen- Schott announces his intention of giving a series of six fashionable and select musical matinees at his rooms in Shortland street on Saturday afternoons, commencing at 2.30 p. m., and concluding at 4 j>. m. The series is advertised as under the patronage of Mr Justice Gillies, Judge Fenton, Rev. D. Bruce, and others of the leading gentry in Auckland. The subscription to the series is one guinea, family tickets being odered at three guineas. The concerto will comprise the choisest morceaux culled from the most eminent masters, ancient and modern, including scenas from the faA-ourite operas. A number of operettas are also being specially prepared, Avith a a i'cav to their production at these concerts, which Avill thus be of a varied and interesting character. It is particularly notified in the circular that none but subscribers and their friends Avill be admitted. The entrepreneur has instituted these concerts with the object of increasing the opportunities the public of Auckland at present enjoy of hearing first class classical music, and he ventures to hope that the series Avill be Avell patronised by students and lovers of this delightful art. To young people particularly lie refers as likely to be benefitted by being enabled to participate in a rich musical treat, calcu lated to improve their car and taste without suffering the inconvenience of being detained in toAvn late at night. This will be a decided feature in these entertainments which in all respects deserve support. It is requested that intending subscribers Avill communicate Avith Hvrr Schott as early as possible, and forward remittance for the number of tickets required. The old, old story, but it is a very pleas ant old story when you can get the best joint of mutton at 2d and 3d per lb. ; roasts of beef, Id and 5d ; boiling beef, 2d and 3d ; sucking pigs, saddles and haunches of inutt&n ready dressed for table, 4<l per lb. ; pork sausages, Gd ; beef do., 4<l ; pork pies (real Watling's), 4d each. Orders received, and meat delivered everywhere—reduction all day.—George Hulme, Steam Sausage Factor, Queen-street. —[Advt.] The City Surveyor yesterday presented the following report 011 Works for the

ensuing session : -" 1 have the honour to lay before you a list of Street Works for next session, Avilh approximate estimates attached. I have put doAVii CollingAVOod street and Freeman's Bay works at the head of the list, as they are hoav the only streets in connection Avith the loan undealt

with. There are tAvo prices for Freeman's Bay works, the large one includes the cut ting down of Drake-street, Hardinge-street, and Graham-street Avith drainage pipe doAY-n Drake-street. The smaller one includes only the cutting of the .block-house hill, and forming' a narrower road along the beach, leaving Drake-street, as it is. In connection AA'ith this AY'ork, Union-street should be done, as the earth obtained from it could be lilled into the Ray. Shoukl there be more money on hand than these Avorks will absorb, au addition can be made to the list Avhen desircd|: Colling wood street, £450; Freeman's Ray, complete, £6250; Freeman's Bay, partial, £2000; drainage and kerbing Lorne-strect, £.">OO ; formation of Sheridan-street, £400 ; Symond-st., drainage £SOO, formation £(>'oo, —£1400; Uuion-st., £000; total, £11,900. When Ereeuuiu's Bay Avorks Avere arranged Avith the Harbour Board, it Avas understood that the Harbour Board Avere to .protect tho works by a' temporary retaining Avail. Whether they Avould hoav do so, I cannot say. The stones along the present face wall could be used as far as they Avould go in making a pitched slope on water side .jf road. If this work is to be done, it should j be prepared as early in the season as ! possible, s-o that no delay may take place j in commencing Avork AY-hen the winter is over.—War. Anderson, City Surveyor." i ( 1 1 f c i i . 3 t I 6

THE CLYDE LOCK-OUT.

The Clyde Lock-out took c fleet on May 19th, Avhen obout 10,000 men Avere dismissed from the shipbuilding yards in the upper readies of the Clyde district. This number, it is believed, Avill be trebled in the course of a feAv days. Probably the larger number Avould have been locked out at once but for the existence of time contracts —that is to say, contracts betAveen the employers and their men for the execu tion of a certain class of work, with Avhich there can be no interference. It is expected liOAvevcr, that even the largest of these contracts Avill soon expire, and unless an arrangement is meantime come to, no similar contracts Avill be entered into. Of couise, foremen and appren tices have been retained, as the masters hope that Avith their assistance they aa'ill be able to clear oft" the pressing work on band. Public opinion is very much divided as to the propriety of the lock out.—The boiler makers, it is said, are likely to make a I demand for an addition of 10 per cent, on j their Avages before resuming Avork. At a meeting of shipAvrights held on Saturday at | Partick, one of the suburbs of GlasgOAv, it I Avas reported that a communication had been received by the ExecutiA'e Committe,stating that Her Majesty's Government were pre° pared to employ large numbers of shipwrights for the NaA'y, the terms offered being £GS Bs. 9d. per annum for four years, and £73 per lymiini for the next ten years, food and clothing to be provided by Govern ment. At a largely-attended meeting of the Clyde shipwrights, held in Patrick, Glasgow, on Monday night, it was resolved to agree, as proposed by neutral parties, to submit the dispute to arbitration,

POLITICAL GOSSIP.

[FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER.]

REDUCTIONS IN THE NATIVE

DEPARTMENT.

MR. STAFFORD GOES HOME.

GIZZf IS SHY,

WELLINGTON, this day. Dr. Pollen Avill meet Parliament AA'ith considerable reductions in the Native De-

partinent. Mr Stafford goes home at the close of the session. He is not expected to take a foremost part in the session. An evening paper to-night says the relations betAveen the Treasurer and Comp troller are not good. Canterbury members are expected to give trouble on financial subjects. Mr Gisborne was asked by Mr Fox to join the Ministry, Mr Fox promising in that case to support the Government. Mr Gisborne declined. This is interpreted by the Opposition that Gizzy kuoAvs a thing or tAvo, and intends to go in on the winning side. Captain Morris will be the new Govern ment Avhip Avith Mr Kelly. Mr Whitaker Avas busy in the House yesterday examining the tickets Avith mem bers names affixed to the scats. He made several alterations so as to keep Minister ialists more together. THE VICTIM OF FEMALE UNFAITH FULNESS. The irate steward, avlioso wife bolted AA'ith a Southern member to bucolic regions, was on the wharf to-day Avhen the Waka tipu arrived. He Avas considerably disap pointed because the destroyer of his domestic peace avus not on board. There AA-ill be Avar. The Government passages in Assembly Buildings have been neAvly whitewashed. This is thought to be significant. Better arrangements are made tor the press than last year, but the gallery is too small Major Atkinson has had stopped the entrance from the main front lobby to the Premiers' room. Admission in future is by

the back door only. EX-JUDGES TO GET SEATS IN THE I UPPER HOUSE. The rumour is revived that ex-Judges Chapman, Grosson, and Strode, Avill be elevated to the Upper House. There is some talk of having the debate on the address in reply this Aveek, but this is not likely to come oil. | EAST COAST LANDS ENQUIRY. The subject of East Coast land transac tions is likely to excite attention this session, especially those Avhich formed the subject of the Rogan-Wilson inquiry. Some startling disclosures are expected. Dr. (Jiles, Chairman of the Commission, imme diately after the proceedings closed, avus promoted to an Gllder-.Secretar3r.ship at £650 a year. Major ProAvn, of Taranaki, a Government official, Avas also promoted for services in connection Avith the inquiry. Mr Cooper, of peti oleum notoriety, alias Billy Cooper, is moving the Government to remoY-e diffi culties from three blocks. Mr Wilson is Avell armed AA'ith documentary evidence. Some letters are remarkable. There is one from a member of the House in Auckland, professedly Avrilten after an interview with the late Native Minister, in Avhich be says everyone Avas convinced of Mr Wilson's integrity, but be avus not sufficiently open to reason, and ought to have Avorked through Mr Rcid, of Poverty Bay, avlio avus competing with the Government for the purchase of blocks of an aggregate area of a quarter of a million acrjs. Colonel Whit more a\ ill move for a select committee of of enquiry of the Upper House, and Mr Shcehan takes the matter in hand in the LoAver House. DIFFERENCES IN THE MINIS TERIAL CAMP. Ministers have been in Cabinet Council daily. It is reported there is considerable difference of opinion. Mr Donald Reid arrived yesterday. The " Post" says the Opposition Avill endeavour to hang up the Counties Act this session, and make the laud fund general revenue. Messrs Lusk and Whitakcr have been in correspondence Avith southern members on the separation policy. MR LUSK HAS HIS WEATHER EYE OPEN. Out-and-out Ministerialists say Mr Lusk has bis eye on the .Ministerial portfolio for Education.

There is some talk oi an opposition organ during the session. The matter is in abey ance until Air Stout's arrival. Paste-board and zinc three-storey build ings are going up everyAvhcro. Some mer chant is tempting providence by erecting tAvo massive brick structures. OPPOSITION TACTICS. Prominent Opposition members suggest no long debute on the address in rcplyT'mt a short, crisp, slashing speech only. If Mr Fitzherbert could be induced to resign the Speakership, a direct want of confidence motion would be tabled with every prospect of success. "Major Richardson, Speaker of the Upper House, arrived yesterday : Also, Messrs Murray-Aynsley, Montgomery, Wakefield, Captain Frazer, Lumsden, Joyce, Fisher, Teschniaker, and Fitzroy. '

RATEPAYERS MEETING.

( KARANGAHAPE HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tut: annual meeting of the ratepayers of the Karangahapo HJgliAvay District Avas held in the new East NoYvton school-room last CAeniug | At the time announced for the opening of the meeting there were not less than 100 persona present, and this number gradually increased>to about. 100. It was proposed by Mr Barnes, and seconded by Mr Win. Gregory, that Mr George Staines take the chair. Mr Joseph Warren proposed, and it Avas seconded:-" That air George Holdship be the chairman of the meeting." . Ji 0. ? ,c.ries of "Staines,; he's our man;" and "Holdship, Holdship." Mr Joseph Warren stood on the desk, and put the names of the two gentlemen proposed for the position, to the meeting. 22 hands were held up for Mr Holdship, and IS for Mr Staines Cries of " Unfair;" " You did not count cor rectly, etc. Some time avus Avastcd in useless talking after Avbich the resolution and amendment Avere re-put to the meeting. About 50 hands Yvere held up for Mr Holdship, and 10 for Mr Staines the former gentleman then assumed the posi tion of chairman of the meeting. The Chairman read the advertisement con vening the meeting, from the Evexixg Star He then stated that he Avished ratcpavers to bear in mind that he Avould not allow outside matters to bo introduced Avhile the business of the meet ing Avas under discussion. He Avas sure if this rule was adhered to throughout the evenin" the meeting Avould be more quiet than other' jVJ> Hayes, the Secretary of the Board sub miTed the folloYving statements of the accounts of the Board for the year ending June 30th 1877 • -Receipts : Rates collected, £378 Is ; subscript £Zpbrrat.e.yeß' £15; amount received trom the General Government, ..("8 8s Sd • r. ceived under Dog Nuisance Act, £10; received under Impougdmg Act, £1 10s. Total, -esse 13s bd. Expenditure: Paid for formingro_ii s "4;P 19s; metalling and channelling. £l(Si 0s 6d ■ 13s 2d; debts left unpaid by former Board, £S8 lis 2d ; commission for collecting rates £22 13s 1 .. in. 1 - a. IGS andVl-ent-.^l Us Gd; legal expenses, APf^nSrl f ?o m Pensation; £10 ss; Dog Nuisance Act,_£l_ 7s Od ; sundries, £11 19s Id. Total £701 *_. r^£. 10unt of/ ates W l3"able for the year, fi37B Is amount actually collected to date] The auditors' report Avas then read by Mr ralbot, and Avas as folloYvs :-'• The auditors appointed at the last annual meeting beg to _ate that a resolution Avas passed at that meet -_?_ i U'eC, tin .10 tru3tecs, then appointed, to _!«_£?_".! advice> with a vieYv to the recovci-v i.,..?i tam i "authorised expenditure from the mrties who expended such without author!tv Ihcy find such resolution of the body of rat'o layers Yvholly discarded, and entirely excluded rora the minutes of that meeting. That, instead 'm-__-°« c fe__?.? &^ mf, th<> person or persons ruilty of expending the public moneys of the Board without authority, they refuse to pay the sgal demand ot the contractor (McCaslin) and v-ithout any authority from the Board," of which Jr Cherry was chairman, he (Mr Cherry) goe* o law to repudiate a iust claim, Avherebv the ioard are cast in costs to the amount of £1119 3 a, and Avhich your auditors consider an illegal

expenditure [on the part of chairman of the Board. Your auditors further beer to state they had no means of ascertain hue Avhat amount had been received by the Board from the Govern ment as a subsidy. No document Avas produced. Your auditors had only to take the word of the chairman (Mr Cherry) as to the amount received. "We have further to add, that v. c had no means Avhatever of arriving at any conclusion as to the amount received under the Dog Nuisance Act; the word of the Chairman was the on'y voucher obtainable. Your auditors beg to state that this is not a satisfactory state of affairs. They think that every transaction of a public Board should be authenticated by a proper document. Avhich should be tiled for the information of the auditors appointed by the ratepayers.—Wo are &c Richard T. Talbot, Oavex Maiiox, audi tors.—-July 17th, 1577." It Avas moved by Mr E. .V. Morrison, and seconded by Mr Ward, "That the balance-sheet as read be adopted." A ratepayer asked lioav it Avas there Avere no documents to slicav what amount of money had been paid into the Bank, and why had all'sums paid not been recorded in the minute book. Mr O. Mahon said he had always believed that eA-ery document relating to the paj ment or these monies' should be produced at each audit meeting-. At the auditors' meeting he Avas told that the documents could be produced, but Avhen he asked to sec them they were not forth coming. Large amounts had keen paid away, for Avhich the vouchers Avere furnished, but there was no authority to invest the money recorded in the minute book. The treasurer's book had not been produced at the meeting, and he avus informed that the chairman and secretary had paid the monies into the Bank. The Board were likely to fall into error by pursuing this course. The treasurer was held responsible, but how could he account for monies not paid by him? lie objected to the item "legal expenses." The only authority given in the matter was a resolution to the eft .ct, that legal advice be taken in regard to McCaslin's claim. There Avas no other authority recorded on the minutes. The next thing they heard was that the case had been brought into "the District Court, and decided against them. They there fore had to pay costs in addition tc the original claim. Mr Cherry explained that the bank book would show the amount received from the Colonial Government. A ratepayer wished to know how it Avas that there were not vouchers for the money received under the Dog Nuisanoe Act. Mr Cherry said it was the custom of the Board to allow the Police tc sell the dog-collars. The constable of the district gave a receipt for the amount, less commission. That money was banked in the name of the Board. Mr Garrett: Is giving the Chairman's Avord a bu-iness-like manner of authenticating the accounts ? . Mr Cherry: At their meeting the auditors sat late, and when they asked me for the receipts for the dog collars, I said the constable had not furnished me with it. ' Mr Duke wished to know what work had been done with the grant for special Avork from the ratepayers of the district. Mr Cherry objected on the ground that Mr Duke was not a ratepayer. After s.veral Highway Acts had been read and discussed, it Avas ascertained that Mr Duke's name Avas on the last ratepayers roll. Mr Cherry answered the question. Mr Duke : Under what A. hat heading doe3the asphalting— hoav being performed in NeAVton Road—appear in the balance-sheet. Mr Cherry: The work had not been com menced on 30th June—the date on Avhich the balance-sheet was made out. Mr Garrett: Are there any liabilities up to present time against the assets in the bank ? Mr Cherry: After paying for asphalting, scoria, and Avork performed since the 30th June, there ay-ill be a clear balance of £G9 to the credit of the Board (cheers). Mr Gregory : Who authorised the expenditure of Board monies for asphalting Newton Road ? Mr Cherry: It was agreed at a meeting of the Board that Kfarangahape Road should be asphalted, on condition that the property holders in the neighbourhood contributed one half of the cost of the work. Residents in the other main streets were alloAved the same privilege (criesof " Shame! shame!). A Ratepayer: Why asphalt the main streets only? You carpet the front rooms and leave the others bare (applause). Mr Gregory: I propose that this asphalting business be "knocked in the head." (Loud laughter, and cries of" Go for him, Gregory!"). Hie balance sheet Avas then adopted. A large amount of discussion took place as to whether the rate was to be fixed for 9 months or 12 months. Under the neAV HigliAvays Act, the financial year Avas to end on the 31st March instead of the 30th June, as provided by the old Act. The new Act also provided that the rate for the ensuing term should be fixed by the trustees. The chairman recommended that the rate payers fix the amount of the rate, on the understanding, that, when re-elected, the trus tees ay ould agree to the amount fixed, thus legalising it. This plan had been adopted ac the meeting ef the Grafton Road Board. Mr George Staines proposed, and Mr Garrett seconded, a rate of (id in the £. .. .l r G- W- lorrison proposed, and Mr R. T. talbot seconded, "That the rate be 9d on the annual, value. Mr George Rogers proposed, and Mr Joab Hay seconded "That the rate be Is in the £ on the annual value. .Mr Cherry said that if the rate Avas struck only until the 30th March, the Board could collect the rate, levy another rate of Is, and spend all the money taken before they a. ent out ot oftice, thus leaving the district a. ithout money to carry out necessary Avork... A voice : What's that got to do AA'ith asphalt ing Newton Road ? (Laughter ) .Several gentlemen stated that the trustees would be out of office at the end of March, and, therefore, could not do so. Dr Purchase suggested that as this was probably the last year the districtwould receive the £ for £ subsidy from the Government, they should fix a rate of Is. It would be false economy it they agreed to the Gd rate. (Laughter) W° mUSt sive U? as' )haltins then- On being put to the meeting, the 9d rate Avas almost unanimously agreed to. The Chairman: If there is no other business, Aye will now proceed to the election of trustees! Mr lalbot said he had a grieA-ance which he A.ished to lay before them. Sometime since, several ratepayers of his street, petitioned lor improvements, including a A\_itcr-spout _t a meeting of the Board, it was agreed that -Messrs Stevenson and Cherry should sec that the Yvork was clone. The one-half of the cost was subscribed by the ratepayers of the district but to gratify spite against him, the Avork Avas not properly done. In order to cover this wluui transaction on his part, Mr Cherry the chairman of the Board, inserted the Avords "if necessary; in the resolution, which had been recorded m the minute book. This insertion was made two months afterwards. Mr Cherry has entertained a spiteful feeling towards him since the last election of trustees, Simply for the reason that he did not give him his support on that occasion. (This statement Avas greeted Avith hisses trom all Paris of the room,' Avhich Avere kept up until Mr Taltot resumed his seat.) Mr Cheny s«id that at the meeting of the Board referred to, the resolution Avas proposed by himself, and agreed to, with the AY-ords "if necessary. With reference to whet Mr Talbot had said about the election, he Avould only inform the meeting that Mr Talbot hnd been one ot the parties who had solicited him to stand. .Air Jalbot promised lies support, and nntil noAV, he had believed that Mr Talbot had Mr Talbot: It is not true; I deny it. Mr Stevenson said that if Mr Talbot had had his own way in the matter, all the funds of the Board would have been spent in repairs to his street (laughter). Tl\e Secretary of the Board denied that the words if necessary " had been inserted by Mr Cherry. J Mr Gregory: The ratepayers are "dead" on asphalting; let us make a clean sweep of the Board that proposed it (laughter). Mr Duke said he also wished to ventilate a grievance. The residents of the street, in Avhich he lived, petitioned the Board to fill up a onl. nn . ront °ll h?_ r Pr°Perty. The hole was all filled up with the exception of the part in front ot his house. A bank of sods was piled no to prevent any of the earth falling into his por tion of the hole. Mr Duke related othev.hi stances, and then, rollirftr up bis shirt sleeves and placing himself in fighting attitude, he ex claimed m a voice of thunder, "Yes he has ruined me ; he has." laughter). Mr Duke then proposed :—" That Mr Ctterrv is not a fit and proper person to hold a position of trust in the Kfarangahape District Board. (Laughter, hissos, and dr. ers). Mr Talbot: I'll second that. (Renewed cheers and hisses. A scene of the utmost confusion here took place, about a dozen ratepayers attempting to address the meeting at the same time. A num ber of ridiculous resolutions were proposed amidst derisive shouts of laughter Order having been restored, _Tr Staines sug gested that Mr Duke should Avithdraw his reso lution. The ratepayers Avould have ample op portunity to express then-opinion on Mr Cherry's conduct, when the election of trustees took place. Mr Duke then Avithdrew the resolution, Mr Morrison proposed a vote of thanks to the on tgomg trustees. They had certainly been put to a great deal ot trouble while in office, and despite anything they had done in opposition to the wishes of ratepayers, it Avas CA-fdent they had served the districts well. y The motion Avas seconded by Mr Oavgu Mahon and agreed to, v On the motion of Mr Garrett, a vote of thanks was passed to the acting auditors s The Chairman asked if it Avas the wish of the meeting that proxies should be used in the electing of trustees. (Cries of "No; hang the ES^M? *. .py person wisl>ed to use proxies he aa ould ask him to come to the front. (Cries ot shew them up," and lAghter), to this re luesk^o persons appeared in answer t. ,T . _ _? IIoW ring gentlemen were nominated as trustees :-Messrs J. H. White, E. W, Morrison Barnes. Mahon, J. Warren. HobsonSp ' son F. Cnerry, Purchas, Garrett, and Stainls Messrs Carlyle, Duke, Talbot, Brown lid Rose wore appointed scrutineers oiuvvn' ana bi'oY^ o.i- e s. I! 1,. ■ the election sl«>uld be by - Mahon "-'• -..!■_ . Trounced the poll as follows : 59 • Steven.__, & r .° n 65: Hobson, 62; Warren, tNS-P-^;. ' . h°.i T -' 1G; Barnes. 19; Gal- Mess," .1.-.. ' Hi- St;. nes, 20; White, 16. and St. v. n .. 0U' Moi? ison. Hobson, Warren, duly elected ° therefore declared to bo

, Messrs Talbot, Carlyle, Barnes, and "Whit,. I Avere proposed as auditors, __ shoAv of hiriri I was taken, with the folloAving result •-__ .iw ; 28; Carlyle, 29 ; Barnes, 21 ; White, 18.' Mes_r_ | Talbot and Carlyle Y\-ere declared elected ; For the office of fence-viewers. Mp«__ Gregory, John Wilson (of the Melbourne Store. I Duke, and Courtenay were proposed Th i shOYV of hands Avas as f olloavs :—Wilson vt , Gregory, 33 ; Courtenay, 17 ; and Duke, 15 'Th. tAvo first named gentlemen Avere therefor. elected. c A A-ote Of thanks to the Chairman, Mr Hold ship, AY-as proposed by Mr Staines, and carrion with acclamation. "JWI The meeting then dispersed. It Avould be only an act of fairness on ourtiat. | to state that the constable of the district was I present, and assisted materially towards th. ; preservation of order during the evening.

OPENING.

PARLIAMENT

THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.

i [FROM OUR SPECIAL REPORTER]

WELLINGTON, this afternoon. The second session of the sixth Parlia ment of New Zealand was opened by Hj s Excellency the Marquis of Nornianby at half-past tAvo o'clock this afternoon. ! Shortly before that time the Legislative Councillors and Members of the House of Representatives assembled in their respec. tive chambers. At the appointed hour the Governor, at tended by Lord Hervcy Phipps, A. D. C., Capt* : Maling, Private Sec., Le Patourel, Assist' A.D.C., Capt.Digby,E.N.(H.M.S. Sappho)' proceeded to the Legislative Council Chamber, where he was received by the ; Wellington City Rifles, avlio were drawn up as a guard of honor. The Wellington Artillery Corps paraded on the newly reclaimed land at Thomdon, and fired a Vice-Royal salute as His Excellency took his departure from the Government House. i On arriving at the Legislative Council ' Chamber, the Marquis of Normanby Avas received in due form by the Honorable Speaker of the Council, the Honorable Sir JohnL. C. Richardson, who conducted His Excellency to the chair. By this time the Chamber was densely crowded with [spectators, including as usual a large proportion of gaily dressed ladies. His Excellency having taken his seat the Members of the House of Representa tives were summoned to attend, and soon made their appearance, headed by the Hon. Speaker, Sir Wm. Fitzherbert, K.C.M.G. and preceded by the Venerable Sergeant at-Arms, Dr. Greenwood, bearing the mace. The Members of the LoAver House having adA ranced to the bar, the Hon. Major Atkinson, as Premier of the Colony, handed a copyof the Vice-Regal opening speech to His Excellency, who read it in his usual clear and distinct manner. Dr Pollen appeared with a Avhite rose in. his button hole, emblematical of innocencp The following is the Governor's speech :— Honourable Legislative Councillors, and grntle.aien of the house op j Representatives— ! ' In having recourse to your advice and assistance on this occasion, it gives me pleasure to be able to congratulate you upon the progress Avhich has been made during the past year in the development of the resources of the colony ; upon the prosperous condition of its chief industries, agricultural, pastoral, and mining; and upon our continually improving relations with the native people. During recess I had much pleasure in visiting a large portion of the South Island, and it was most gratifying to me to Avitness the indications of progress and advancement i which presented themselves to me, and to observe the spread of industry, energy, and independence which is evinced by the inhabitants, who on all sides expressed to me their loyalty and affection! towards Her Majesty, and their confident ' anticipations as to the future prosperity and Avelfare of the colony. You aa'ill, I feel ' assured, recognise with me the loss Avhich my Government and colony have sustainad in the lamented death of Sir Donald McLean, who for more than, seven years ; filled the office of Native Minister. ' His devotion to the duties of his office, Ins knowledge of the native language and character, his generosity and large hearted ness, his tact in dealing AA'ith individuals as well as Avith masses, secured to him an influence over the Maori people, Avhich lie exercised unceasingly to promote their Avel fare and advancement, to maintain peace, and bring about that reconciliation between the races which he so earnestly desired to accomplish. Since the prorogation in October last, the administrative changes caused by the coming into operation of the Abolition of Provinces Act, and those ren dered necessary by the legislation of last session, have occupied the attention of ray Government, and it is a subject for con ' gratulation that changes so large have been effected .vith so little public inconvenience, and Avithout disturb ance of the ordinary administrative routine throughout the colony. This satisfactory result, I am advised, is greatly owing to | the legal assistance and exertions of those | gentlemen, Members of this Assembly, who i in their respective provincial distiicts con sented to hold temporarily the honora.y, aud responsible positions of Executive j Officers. Captain Campbell Walker, of ! Her Majestys Staff Corps, . and Department Commissioner of Forests in Madras, avlio accepted for a specified | period the appointment of Con ; servator_ under the Ncav Zealand Forests I Act, 1874, has concluded his labours and ! furnished an instructive and interesting j report which Avill be laid before you. j Gentlemen of House of Represen tatives. ! The E .timates for the Colonial' Service have i been prepared, and Avill be laid before you. They have been carefully framed Avith a vieAv to securing as much economy as is j found to be consistent with cora i plete efficiency in the several Depart ments. You Avill be glad to learn | that experience continues] to- show A.ith. i gi-OAving distinctness the benefits Avhich ! this colony derives, as Avell in form of j increasing revenue as otherwise, from its j system of public works. Further papers ; relative to the negotiation of measures for | the inscription of our colonial stock by tltf Bank of England Avill be presented to you. Honorable Legislative Councillor . Gentlemen of the House of Repre sentatives. In the Avorking of the Counties Act some defects have been discoA-ered, for the remedying of which legislation avill be necessary. Amongst the measures proposed * to be submitted for your consideration, a. ill be found a bill to make further and better provision for edu cation in this colony ; a Lands Bill, which Avill to some extent, consolidate the exist ing law, and Avill afford greater facilities for the acquisition of land for cultivation and settlement; a Native Land bill; and a mining bill, to consolidate aud amend exist ing laws relating to our goldiields. I commit to your grave consideration the business of the session, and I pray that the Almighty Avill so guide and order your deliberations that they may be productive of happiness and prosperity to the people of New Zealand-. The Governor slightly stumbled over the words "administrative routine." After reading the speech, His Excellency descended from the Chair, and left the Council Chamber, attended and escorted as before. AUCKLAND PETITIONS. Dr Wallis presented a petition from the Avife of Michael Kelly, who is now

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QTOCK-TAKING "OARGAINS 1 ! W. RATTRAY Is Preparing for STOCK-TAKING, so he offers a lot of CHOICE DRESS MATERIALS At Cost Price. Remnants of Dress Materials at and under Cost Price. The Balance of the STOCK of LADIES' COSTUMES, JACKETS, and FURS, At Cost Prick. W. RATTRAY, DRAPER AND CL OT 111 ER, Ncav Zealand House, G6, Queex-street, Auckland. "^ O T I C E. [J. AY. PEARSE GIVING UP BUSINESS 63_ POSITIVE CLEARING-OUT. ""©a In order to effect a Speedy Sale, the Whole Stock of DRAPERY, ] AND "MEN'S AND BOY'S CLOTHING AVill be Sold at a Great Sacrifice. the sale is now on. corner of queen-street and vulcan | Lane. '



J. COSGBAVE & CO., Peg to inform the inhabitants of Auck land they will hold a SALE of the remaining portion of their WINTER j DRAPER J. AND CLOTHING on TO-AFORROW (Friday), luth June. _ They ivill bring forward a large I quantify of Job Goods, arrived by Alastor, consisting of Ladies Costumes, 3 Mantles, Shawls, furs, French Mcri noes, Fancy Dress Stuff and Silks. " The Goods toill be offered to the public at Very Low Prices, in order to D clear. Linoleum i ■ Linoleum! Linoleum! Af\ rolls just opened, ! Ex ' Spirit of the Dawn.' ; GREATEST VARIETY in AUCKLAND. Best Covering for ! Halls, Offices, and Dining Rooms. !-| P DIFFERENT PATTERNS TO SELECT FROM AT THE | CITY HALL FURNITURE ARCADE. CARPETS: Tapestry, from 2s. lid.; Brussels, from -Is. 9d. DRAWINGROOM SUITES on View. D_3EDROOM M} FURNITURE of all Kinds. CHEAPEST FURNISHING HOUSE. HoLLOWAY AND G. ARLICK, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. Tj-OR GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY Winter draperX OF Every Description, FLANNELS, WINCEYS, FRENCH MERINOS, WOOL PLAIDS, SHIRTINGS, WATERPROOF TWEEDS, CHILDREN'S & LADIES' WATERPROOF CLOAKS, &c, &C, &C, GO TO THE JUNCTION DRAPERY WAREHOUSE. BLANKETS AND RUGS OF ALL KINDS. An Unequalled Stock of Blankets, and Rare Value, haA-ing been exceptionally Avell bought, avc can afford to sell at consi derably less than usual price. FURNISHING GOODS. General Drapery of all kinds, and a Large and Well-assorted Stock of Boys' and Men's Clothing, Macintosh Coats, Overcoats, Shirts, Gentlemen's Mercery, &c, Always on Hand. Is. in the _ allowed on all Cash Purchases of 20s. and upwards. rushbrook & bridgman, Junction Drapery Warehouse, Upper Queen-street, auckland. JMPORTANT NOTICE. Having introduced STEAMPO TVER into the Manufacture of FURNITURE, toe are now enabled to Supply our Cus tomers at greatly reduced prices. T. & 11. COOKE, cabinetmakers, upiiolsterers, &°c, &C., m'SHOW ROOMS: 67s QUEEN.STREE7-.6y, STEAM CABINET FACTORY: VICTORIA-STREET. Dealers of threadbare reputation in various parts of the country are continually getting up inferior imitations of Udolpiio Wolff's Schie- ' dam Aromatic Schnapps, a. hich they put in ■ empty bottles of the great medicinal stimulant and sell to the unsuspecting. False labels are also used by them. Shun these inflammatory nostrums and persist in having the genuino - article. J Relief from Cough in Ten Minutes.— ' Sharland's Cherry Pectoral, a specific for Colds, 1 Coughs, Asthma, Consumption, Bronchitis, j Lung Diseases, &c. It acts like magic. Price, 2s. 6d. and -is. 6d. a bottle. Sharland's Instant Cure for Toothache; Is. a bottle. Sharland's. opposite Post-ofllce. Aucldand.