POLICE COURT.—Tins Day

(Before R. C. Barstov/ Esq., R.M.) Down, down they go.— Triumph of Alcohol. Malcolm Swallow, Thomas Lap, and Chris topher Sweedle, were fined 5s each John. Geor-ey and Crombie Combes, were fined 10s eaci^ being their second offence of drunkenness. MARY BROWN. This person, an habitual drunkard, was charged under the Vagrant Act, with being a ro"ue and vagabond, she having attained such titles by repeated acts of drunkenness. The prisoner, a woman in years, appeared m a state bordering on delirium tromens. and murmured in a tremulous voice, " guilty of drunkenness, but not to boin^aro.atue, she was a decent and particular washerwoman. She loved sometimes to have a drain. But was not of the vagrant, train. bub-Inspector Pardy said the unfortunate woman had given way to drink, or she might "■eta comfortable living. Every thing had been done in the way of persuasion and assistance, but to no purpo.se, she was a willing victim of the bottle. His Worship commented upon the wretched course of the posr creature, and ordered her to prison for twelve months. ABUSIVE.

William Ellwood Smith was charged with using violent and offensive language towards E. Hadrill. of the Crown Hotel, on the 4th inst. Air Laishley characterised the case as a very bad one, but said, that out of regard to the feelings of others, he would not press the charge against the prisoner, if he would consent to find sureties to keep the peace, and at once leave the neighbourhood. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and said he would consent to the proposition of Mr Laishley. The Court ordered him to iind sureties in his own recognisances for £100 for six months, and pay the costs, 50s. A STP.KET BATTLE. Johr- Leonard, an old offender, wag charged under the Vagrant Act, with lighting with mother man, Curly Bob, in the public street, to wit, in Custom House-street, on:the evening of Prisoner pleaded not guilty, the man struck him, "and he gave him a " plumper" in return, that'was all. , , _ ~ , Sergeant Gamble saw the iray, and described it in picturesque style. He saw at least fifty blows struck, and the two men rolled over and over in the middle of the street, attracting a number of persons to the spot. He took Leo nard into custody, and the other man, who was the most sober of the two, bolted and was not yet in custody. His Worship said such scenes could not bo permitted in the public street, and ordered him to pay a tine of 10s and costs. ECCENTRICITIES OF A MATE. David Young, mats of the schooner Mazeppa, was charged with a breach of the Merchant's Shipping Aot, with refusing to go to sea, whereby certain losses were occasioned to the owner.

Mr J. B. Russell appeared for the prosecu tion. Charles Rowe, shipping clerk, produced the articles to prove that prisoner was entered as mate of the Mazeppa. Another man had been put in his place on account. g£ his refusing to ioin the vessel, which had been detainedin con sequence. Malcolm Xiccol, shipowner and commission agent, deposed that prisoner was engaged to go to seaiE. the Mazeppa, of which witness was tke owner. The prisoner refused to go to sea because he could not have the ladies' cabin; there were six cabins, and ho was offered either of them, but no. ho would have the ladies'cabin- He had. unfortunately, advanced,-23 to prisoner. The vessel was detained twelve hours on ac count of prisoner's obstinacy. Sergeant Martin deposed that he saw the pri soner at four o'clock, and he appeared sober. He spoke to him. when he replied that he was going to get his things, and would at once go on board.

Prisoner said the cabin 3 offered to him were not suited for his work, writing his log, etc.

His Worship saidhe must find him guilty. He had been fairly dealt with, and had money ad vanced to him, and six cabins submitted to his choice. Four weeks' imprisonment. Mr Russell asked for costs, £2 13s 6d, which were granted. BREACH OP LICENSING ACT. Ellen Ryrie was charged with a breach of the Licensing Act, by Buffering alcoholic drink, namely, rum, to be supplied to Thomas Dunn, his physical faculties then being affected by alcoholic liquors. Mr Hesketh. and Mr Brock appeared for Mrs Ryrie.

Mr Hesketh said that Mrs Ryv'e was not at the hotel at the time, and these proceedings had surprised her; in truth, had so much affected her that she might give up the hotel. Suh-InsDector Partly, for Inspector Thomson, said he was sorry to bring this case forward, as Mrs Ryrie had always conducted her house in the most respectable manner. After hearing the evidence oil Thomas Hayes, Joseph Clark, Thomas Powell, and Hugh Ray, Mr Hesketh addressed the Court;, and pointed out the imperfections of the case for the prosecution. His Woi'Shio said the evidence did not go for enough for a conviction, and the case was ac cordingly dismissed.

HIGHWAY BOARD MEETINGS.

GRAFTON ROAD.

The annual meeting of the ratepayers of the Graf ton Road District was held last night, the business being, as usual, to receive the Trustees' report for the past year, and to strike a rate and elect Trustees for the ensuing year. The Sec retary read the report, from which it appeared that the Board had come to terms with the City Council, after much trouble and expense. Mr Goo&all had been ap pointed engineer and surveyor, and the alterations in Grafton Road were being carried out under his superintendence. The road from the Eden Vine Hotel to the corner of Kyber Pass Road was in a very bad state, and it was a moot ijiiestion who ought to repair it. The Attorney-General had given it as his opinion that the dis trict "W'hicii received the tolls (the Mount Eden District) should do the work, and the Grafton Board had given notica that unless something was done to improve the state of the road, law proceedings would be taken. The report detailed the works that had. been carried out, and stated that Sergeant Jackson had been appointed In spector under the Local Board of Health Act. The statement of receipts and ex penditure may be briefly summarised as follows :—Receipts: Balance from last year, 4? 4d ; rates, £320 4s 2d ; Government subsidy, £377 18s Id (including £113 17s 7d" accruing to the County of Eden) ; with sundries amounting to £70S 14s 7d. Against this there was the following expenditure : Grafton Road, £504 7s 7d; Symonds-street, £41 7s 2d ; Seahcld View, £4 8s; Carlton Road, £7 15s ; Kyber Pass, £17 16s ; Nugent-street, £20 7s; total : £596 0s 9d. Legal expenses, salaries, &c, £86 0s 4d; balance, £26 13s 6d. Outstanding liabilities, £15 10s Sd ; arrears of rates. £55 Gs lOd.

On the motion of Mr T. Macffarlane, seconded by Mr Graves Aickin, the report and balance-sheet were adopted. On the subject of striking a rate, a great discussion ensued. Ultimately a 6'd rate upon the valuation was adopted by a large majority. Messrs Layers, McKechnie, Staines, Sawkins, and Peacock were elected as the new Board. Messrs Heath and Aickin were elected auditors, and Messrs Patterson and Reid fence-viewers.

Votes of thanks were accorded to the outgoing Board and the chairman of the meeting, after which the assemblage dispersed.

MR BLOMFIELD'S ELEMENTARY SINGING CLASS.

The new quarter of th« elementary singing c'ass on the Tonic Rol-fa system is about to be commence* by Mr Charles Blomfield who has for several years successfully devoted his leisure hours to the cultivation and expression of music. Mr Blomfield, on the opening evening, will deliver a practical, explanatory lecture'on the science of music, and the structure of tbe musical scale, illustrated by diagrams and examples by the choir of the lonic Sol-fa Union "' The object of these classes,' says the teacher of the method, " is to inspire a taste *or music, to teach at sight, and to improve the singing generayll in congregations, schools, and monies." There is every reason tor believing that this simple method of teaching music has been the means of doing much gocd in civilized communities in the promotion of harmony and good feeling. The origin and growth ot the Tonic Sol-fa method of singing have been plea-antly told by John Spencer Oilmen, in a pamphlet published at the Agency. Warwick Lane. St. Paul's, London. The story shews tae humble way in which the movement tegan. ana thentte" absence of patronage or even recog nition from the upper and influential classes, which has characterised its progress " Looking at it in a right light," says Mr Curwen," it is one of the glories of the system that it has carried music to a class of people which previous move ment* hai failed to reach." Mr Biomheld makes no pretensions to anything great or professional, bu- in an unassuming manner seeks to assist the people in the cultivation of one of the most beautiful gifts of nature, namely that of the voice.

The Freemasons and Oddfellows at Levuka are about to erect a hall for their sole use. A sixteen dog coursing stakes is being posed to form a Coursing Club at once.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FRO3I OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

GRAHAESTOWN, this day, SHAREMARKET.

Sales of Moanatairi, £8 5s ; Albumia, 60s to 60s 9d; Cure, 7s od. Sellers : Moanatairi, £S 7s 6'd ; Pia ko, 0* ; Queen of Beauty, 22s ; Cure, 8s ; Red Queen, 3s ; Welcome, us 6d ; young New Zealand, Ss ; United Kingdom. Is. Buyers : Moanatairi, £S 2s Gd ; City of London, 12s ; Young- New Zealand, 7s Gd ; Queen, 2s Gd.

COBOMANDEL. this day.

THE TOKATEA MINE

Tokatea : The manager reports gold showing in all parts of the mine, and he expects the crushing to give 160 ozs from SO tons. The shift is just finished. The mine is generally looking well. KAPANGA. Some good stone was obtained yesterday from the Whau, known as the Albion, run. The leader is looking first rate. ROYAL OAK. The manager's report to-day refers hope fully to the prospects of the mmc generally. 30 ibs of picked stone from the Little and Good leader, and a large quantity of crush ing stuff are in hand, from No. 3 leader. The specimens obtained, and the country are good. In the intermediate level gold . is seen. The country has changed for the better. In the low level 117 lbs of speci mens are on hand.

RUSSELL, this day

PASSENGERS PER lONA

Aarrivals : Jessie, Dream, and Christina. Sailed : Maud, Policeman, Fawn, Jessie, Dream, also the lonu with cattle. Passen gers—C.'arks (2), Phillips, Chatfield, Brovrr, Wells, Reynolds, Sullivan, Kemp, Calla glian, Perri, Rnsworth and family, Miss Hawkins, Mrs Johnson, six school boys, Archdeacon Williams, and others.

NAPIER, this day.

COMPOSITION IN MANEY'S ESTATE.

At a meeting of the creditors of R. D. Maney to-day, they agreed to accept five shillings in the pound, on the unsecured liabilities, amounting to £6,000. It will be paid in bills at three, six, and nine months. The banks have secured the other property. MR ORMOND'S INFLUENCE ON THE WANE. The " Herald" this morning remarks in a leading article : " Mr Ormond's influence, however, if not his popularity, has, we think, suffered some detriment in Hawke's Bay. It can hardly be said his influence is what it otice was." Tki.s opinion, ex pressed by his own organ here, caused much speculation. THE TE AUTE ESTATE. It is rumoured that the trustees of the Te Aute estate have re-let the "property to the Rev. S. Williams, Avithout attempting to have it put to auction, as was promised. Considerable dissatisfaction is expressed on the matter.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

WELLINGTON, this day

SENTENCE FOR FRAUDULENT BANKRUPTCY.

Charles Grey, confectioner, this morning, was sentenced to two months imprisonment without hard labour, for fraudulent in solvency. Suicide of a Government Engineer- Thomas Garey Brown, Civil Engineer, lately iv the Public Works Department, and engineer on the Hutt line, hung himself this morning with fa silk hankerchief to a fence rail three feet high, near Johnson ville. BAN FRANCISCO _ MAIL. The Government is advised by a San Francisco telegram that the City of Sydney, with the English mails to the 21st May, left San Francisco for Auckland on June 20th (contract date). She is due at Auckland on the 14th July.

TIMARU. this day.

MR STAFFORD AND HIS CON STITUENTS.

Mr Stafford is tc arrive here on Monday to take part in the Municipal festivities on the opening of the new Town Hall, and is to address the electors on Wednesday evening. THE RAILWAY TARIFF. Farmers and dealers in the district arc reverting to drays,thc railway tariff proving prohibitory.

WELLINGTON, this day.

OCEAN MAIL PERJURY CASE.

In the Supreme Court, the Ocean Mail perjury case was decided this afternoon. Alexander Colenaan, the second mate, and Wm. Morrison, were both found guilty, and will be sentenced on Friday next.

NEWTON EAST SCHOOL.

The new school-house, recently erected at the corner of East and Upper Queen-streets, New ton, was formally opened last eveiiin.gr. The usual formality of such an event was broken by the introduction of a programme of music for the entertainment of the school children, many of whom wcrn present with their parents and friends. There must have been between 2.VJ and 30') persons present, and yet the room was scarcely half filled. Mr H. H. Lusk, the Chair man of the Education Board, presided, and gave an interesting address, in which he pointed out the advantages of possessing an airy and com modious building-, and congratulated' the teachers and the children tipon the completion of their new school-room. He urged the scholars to greater diligence, and called on parents to support the efforts that were being made for their children's education. The Rev. 13. T. Dudley addressed a few words of sympathetic congratulation, and later in the evening the Rev. A. G. Purchas (Chairman of the Newton School Committee), spoke at some length upon the im portance of education, and, in the course of his remarks, paid a fitting tribute of gratitude to Mr Swanson. M.H.R., to whose exertions they were mainly indebted for the site of the presenc building. The following programme of music was performed by some members of St. Sepul chre's choir and others, under the direction of Mr Rice :—Glee, " Woodbird;" song, Mr Henderson. "Thus goes the world around;" song, Mrs Mitchell, "Ring on, Sweet Angelus ;" glee, "See the Moonlight;" pianoforte solo, Mrs Snell (encored): duet, Misses Purchas, 'The Elfin Call;" song. Miss Edith Purchas, "'Pretty Fairy;" chorus. " War March of the Druids ;" song, Mr Gillillan. "My old friend, John;" song, Mrs Mitchell. "The Queen's Letter;" '"Hunts man's Chorus" (Dec Freyzschutz). The proceed ings ended with the National Anthem,

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs Cochrane and Son held their usual weekly sale to-day. The handsome quartz specimen from the Union Beach mine sold for £5 10s. The furniture and general goods fetched good prices. Messrs R. Arthur and Co. s general goods, furniture: fruit, and goods sales were largely attended. The fowls realised as follows : ordi nary. Is Id to 2s 5d ; dorkings, 3s 7d ; white do, 3s to 3s Gd; game fowls, 3s 6d ; Canterbury flour. £12 to £15 provincial, 8s lOOlbs; cheese (local), i]d to Gijd; tea, Is fld to 2a sd; potatoes, 33 to "s lOd ; apples 2d; onions, 2d. Messrs M. Jones held their sale with success. The poultry, grain, and produce fetched good prices, but as the sale had not concluded when we went to press, we are unable to give quota tations. . Mr L. W. Eaton sold a large quantity of kauri boarding tc-dav at the timber yards of Mr C. A. Harris, at 6s to" 8s 9d per 100.

AUCKLAND CATTLE MARKET.

Alfred Bucklaxd's Weekly Report.— At R'imnera, on Thursday, steers from two to four years old, were in fairy inquiry, and brought from £5 5s to £7 each. Fat cattle, best quality, 273 to 30s ; inferior, from 21s the lOOlbs. Store sheep were in moderate number and low values. Lambs, from 3s 6d to 5s 3d; ewes, from ■Is 3d to Gs 3d each. Fat sheep in full numbers and choice quality; 800 wethers sold to the trade ; last week's values barely sustained; prices ranged from 2?, dto 3d the lb. Pigs were in limited number and better values.

Hun'TKJr and Nolan's Weekly Report.— Horses : We quote—Hacks, from £0 to £15 10s ; light harness horses, from £13 to £24 ; heavy draught, £10. Clattle: We quote—Dairy cows, from £'Jto £12 15s ; store cows, from £1 to £0 ; two-year-old steers, £1 10s to £5 7s (id ; weaned calves and yearlings, £1 15s to £3 ; three-year old steers. £5 10s to £6 15s ; beef. 30s per 10!) lbs. Sheep- We onote—Fat wethers, from 18s to 22s' ewes, from. 13s 6<i to 16s each. Pigs were hi steady advance at from 2id to 3d per lb. live weight.

A foot race of 120 yards will come oft" in the domain to-morrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock. The competitors are Messrs F. Gibson and H. Whiteside, and the stakes, y .,,j ;| „'.! ,_ I- ,;•. j.ion ; •■->!?. '-I!"-'.''!. :<■'.:] j^'-iS btWuJ-tivL-i^ I***'* • I* -—-.:- — is slightly the favorite.

COROAMANDEL.

(Frem our own Correspondent.)

LOXG TUNNEL G.M.Co

I understand that a Company has been formed to work a portion of the ground consisting of 20 acres of the late Coromandcl Tunnel claim into which they had driven 1360 feet. In the portion of the ground, secured by this Company, eight different reefs and leaders were intersected, varying frtrafG feet to IS inches, all more or less gold bearing. The old Company never having prospected any of the reef or leaders which they discovered, the new Company has been formed for the purpose of cross-cutting and thoroughly testing the known reef. The tunnel is in capital condition which enables the new Company to commence operations immediately. I should not be surprised to hear any day of a rich discovery in this property, as the shareholders mean business.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—Buyers, £22 os; sel lers, £22 10s. National Bank— Sellers*, 71s. Colonial Bank—Sellers, 16s tid. Thames Gas—Buyers, 295; sellers, 30s. National Insurance—32s ; .sellers, o'Ss tid. New Zealand Insurance—Buyers, 102s Cd; sellers, ]05s Union Sash and Door Co.—Sellers, £10 10s ; do (new)— Buyers, 100s. Red Queen—Sellers, 3s. Caledonian (double)— Seller?. 100s. Ivloanatairi—£S 5s ; buyers, £& us. Cure—Buyers, 7s Cd ; sellers, Ss. Waitckauri—Buyers, 11s Gd : sellers, 15a. Albuinia —60s ; sellers, 00s. AN'elcoine —5s (id : buyers, 5s ; sellers, 5s Gel. Homeward Bo>md—Buyers, 2s. Union Beach—Sellers, 22s (id. Tokatca—lls Gd ; sellers, 12s. Kuranui Hill —2tis ; buyers, 21s ; sellers, 2fe. Thames—Sellers, 42s Gd. Harbour View—Buyers, 3s (id. Pride of Tokatea—Sellers, Is. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman.

LONG TUNNEL GOLD MINING COM -PANY.

A PRELIMINARY meeting of this newly formed Company Avas held this afternoon in the oih'ce of Mr Robert Home. Mr Thomas Henderson in the chair.

Mr J. B. Hanna, proposed and Mr Thompson seconded, and it was earned, " That Messrs Thomas Henderson, J. R. Thompson, M. D. Maher, J. G. Wilson, and Jas. Braund, be first directors of this Company."

Tt was also resolved that the capital of the Company be £20,000 in £1 shares paid

The meeting then separated

THE LATE THREE BROTHERS CLAIM.

(To the Editor of the Star.) Sir,—l have read "your own correspondents" letter, andean make neither he»d nor tail of it. The ignoramus appears to have had twenty years' experience in mining, which I question. A school-boy knows that a man's experience doesn't teach him to know other people's busi ness better than they do themselves. If the people of Coromandel have no faith in the brothers, why have chey so often ottered to back them to go prospecting .' And why did the yVavcrly gang so often beg of them to shew them where the shot of gold lay? Your corres pondent is mistaken when he says I only saw the mine half-a-dozen times, and carried out food. I never worked in the Three Brothers mine, but I have gone throngh the workings many a time. My opinion is that " Your Own Correspondent" knows a little too much- is too big for his shoes. As Ido not wish to show the poor fellow up too much, I will now bid him a very good morning.—I am, etc., A. F. Stuart.

REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, DEATHS, AND MARRIAGES, AT ONE HUNGA.

To the Editor of the EVEN'IXG Star. Sir,—la the Star of lost evening you report that the Mayor and Council of Onehunga agreed to make application to the Registrar General for the appointment of a registrar of births, deaths, and marriages for their district, and in reference to it I has; to make a few remarks, In the first place, all who will take the trouble to read the Births and Deaths Act, 1875, will agree with me that there is no necessity for this appointment. There is hourly communication between One huntra and Auckland both by rail and omnibus, and the fares are remarkably low, ranging from la to 2s for the return ticket. It is no hardship to an individual to register the birth of his child once in a year—very few have to do it more frequently than once in 3 years—especially as he has the privilege of authorizing any messen ger to sign the register for him any time within (i 2 days from the date of the birth. With regard to deaths, there is every facility rendered to the public. A clergyman, by signing a notice of burial, and forwarding it by the undertaker within seven days, enables the friends ol' the deceased to register the death any time during the month. By the multiplication of registrar's districts, parsons about to gel married are put to additional inconvenience and expense, for if a man residing in one district wished to marry a woman residing in another, he must cither take out two certificates, and pay double fees, or become a resident of the district in which the marriage is to take place for four daya previously. I therefore consider, that by making Oneh,unga a separate registrar's district, additional expense would be incurred by the Government, without giving any adequate advantage to the public ; beside", as there is no fee for registering a birth or death, the incidence of taxation does not fall alone on those who enjoy the blessings of a family, but; it includes those who have no children. A Registrar's office is not like a Post Office, to which a person has occasion to go frequently during the year, for very few wish to visit it, oftenor than once in three, years. It is also a fact, that the majority of those in the country, who commenced to register in Auck land, notwithstanding the appointment of other sub-districts still continue to do so, because they wish all their children's names to bo put in the same books, in order that in future years, when certified espies may be required, there may not be the inconvenience of applying to different Registrars. There are other reasons why the application should be refused, but I think I have already trespassed too long on your patience. I bos to subscribe myself, your obedi ent servant,— Oxehuxg a. Onehunga, sth July. 1877.

The brigantine Sara and Mary lelt for Pictcn in ballast this afternoon.

Messrs Jones andjj Wave, the dock con

tractors, have been able to get along merrily with the work during the last forl nighc. The leak at the S.W. end, which at one time threatened to become serious, lias not troubled them again since it was stopped, and all the other parts of the dam are as tight na could be wished. A very few minutes each day suffices to pump out the small quantity of "weepings/ The rubble masonry is now making rapid pro gress, and if the presont Hue weather con tinues a good shew will be made before the winter is over.

In Queen-street there lives a beef butcher, and a certain legitimate pork butcher that hold private confabs, and try to shut up your humble servant. I am not going to say they will or they won't, the beef butcher said he would shut me up in three months, and the pork butcher is going to give me an awful slating; no doubt they would like to do it, there would then be hot cofl'ee in the Albert Hall for all hands, and the twopenny mutton and the four penny sausages would vanish like a beauti ful dream, never fear. I return my sincere thanks for past favours, and hope for a. con tinuance of the same reduction all day.—G. Hulme, Queen-street.—[A dvt.]

One of the Advantages ot direct communication with America is apparent by the introduction of the SELF-ACTING Holler Blind. This Roller Blind is perfection. Works in the most natural and easy manner. No side lines and rack? to yet out of order. It falls and riseb noiselessly, and the instant response to the gentlest touch of the hand is a most pleasing feature. It has been patented and tested for the last 12 years in America, superseding all oth-er kinds. The ROLLER BLIND OF THE AGE is obtainable only at the City Hall Arcade. All new Buildings should be fitted with them, the expense being very little more than the old fashioned sort, and they can be supplied for windows of any size by Holloway and Garlick, General House Furnishers.— [Advt.l Anniversary ! —Anniversary !—Perhaps I shall tread on somebody's toes when I say I am the largest retail butcher in the Northern capital. It is nevertheless true, and borne out by facts, and facts are stub born things. It anyone doubts it, come on Friday and Saturday and be convinced. 10 fat oxen, 100 sheep, 10 pigs, 6' lambs, 3 calves, sucking pigs, game, turkeys, fowls, pigeons, rabbits, etc. The shop must be cleared on Saturday, having no cellar to put it in; so come and get it at ~,,.,.. ~..-,-,, :,.■:.., ..r 1,,,?1; c- s, P..-..;... Queen-street, —[Adyt.j

THE EVEtfIXG STAR, FRIDAY, JULY 6, 1877



-% 6\ FAT HEAVY BULLOCKS, 100 JL 7 Sheep. 10 Pigs, G Lambs. 3 Calves, Suck ing Pig.=, &c. —Being the An^ivkrsary of jiy Opk.ving Business ix Aucklwi). I give my hearty thanks to all classes of the community for their kind support, and. as a Small Anni versary Present, will REDUCE THK PRICE OF BOTH MUTTON AND BKKF ALL DAY OX SATURDAY. The Cash Price will be :- Legs of Mutton, od : Loins oi Glutton. 3d; Fore quarters Mutton, 2cl: Roast Beef, Ad and scl: Boiling Beet. -Id and 3d: Roast Pork (real dairy fedi, 0.l and Od; Sides of Pork for Salting, ild and od; Veal. Sucking Pigs, Game; Turkeys and Fowls (dressed), from 2s to Gs; Saddles and Haunches of Mutton pressed for table), Id V- R>.; Pork Sausages, Gd c) it,.; Pork Pies (real Wat lines), id each ; Hams and Bacon, Sd to lOd: Lard, Sd : German Sausage. Sd retail, 7d whole sale; Beef Snusage and Chops, Id. At Both Shops.—GEORGE HULME. " The Leviathan Sausage Maker," Queen-street. "I^l U N E It A L NOTICE.! The Teachers, Bibl j Classes, and Senior f§ Scholars of St. James's Sunday-School, §5 ! are. requested to attend the FUNJBiRAL m | of the late Miss J axet Pollock. g I Scholars arr requested to meet at her fj I mother's residence, Ponsonby, near All is 1 Saints' Church, at a quarter'to 3 o'clock ik | p.m. TO-MORROW (Saturday). § WANTED, by a -ood Penman, place of trust in town or country (business or otherwise); best references.—" G," .-arc of Mr. J. Warren, Newton. WANTED, a young Woman for a Fruit Shop.—C. Bowden,Victo: jq-stree^i WANTED; to SELL. Express, Horse, and Harness.-A. Bowden, Express Stand. WANTED, thorough General Servant, on 18th instant; nursfi kp.pt; references required.—Apply Mrs Runciinan, St. Mary's Road, Ponsonby. WANTED, a sharp >> outh or young Maai, from lGto 10. with good character, to serve in the shop.—W. If. Dampier, Victoria street, corner of Hobson-street. WANTED KNOWN."—I will let the Shop, with 7 rooms, next door to me at a low rent to a good tenant.--W. H. Dampier, corner of Victoria and Hobson-street. WANTED, a Hair-dresser's Assistant. — Apply to_Mr. Hayinan, S^ar Hotel. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Mrs. Faukler, Arch Hill, Great North Road. WANTED, Shinglers.— Apply at New School, Newton West. W ANTED, a Draper's Assistant.—J. at. McLachlan. WANTED, a Man Cook.—Apply Mr. Easdown, Queen-street. WANTED, a Situation in a Share broker's oflice. Had ten years' expe rience in Liverpool, England,—Address W. Blackloc-k, P. 0.. Auckland. WANTED, a respectable Boarder, in a comfortable home; terms moderate. No children. —Second house below Foresters' Arms Albert-street, near the wharf. ANTED, by a Young Lady (lately arrived from England), Daily Tuition cither in a school or private family; English, good Music. Singing, Rudimentary French and Drawing.—Address "Lalla Rookh," Post-office, Newmarket. WANTED, a strong Lad to work in the Bakehouse.—G. Burton. Restau rant. Queen-street. [)]he Old Shop to Let. WANTED, a good General Servant. Wages 10s.—Apply at this oflice, TTTANTED, "all to know that K. French TT has removed to Hobson-stmet Shop, formerly occupied by Mr. McCulsky, where he is selling the same splendid Teas and Sugars as at the old Shop. Families waited on for orders. Goods delivered to all parts of the City and Suburbs. Mind the address. W' ANTED to SELL, a #ood Spring Cart Horse.—D. Hamilton, Confectioner, opposite the Market, Queen-street* WANTED to LET, a Boom suitable for one or two gentlemen, furnished or unfurnished, with Fireplace.—Apply at this ofnVe. W" ANTED KNOWN, that J. C. Stovin, Mineral Merchant, is a Purchaser of Copper. Tin, Lead, Blend, Antimony, Cinnabar. Nickel Silver, Bismuth. Plumbago, and other ores and minerals.—Oflice: No. 1", Insurance Buildings, Auckland. WANTED Known, that pT~GOLniE is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c, at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. ANTED, an energetic Partner""in profitable Import and Produce Business. General mercantile knowledge indispensable.— For further particulars apply, by letter, to "C. F.R.,"Stai: Otlice. T¥7ANTED, Old and New lloufe to V V cover. Diilcy's Patent Composition, warranted fir«and waterproof. Guaranteedfor live years. Price, .">=, per square yard.—Apply J. T. Duley, at Messrs. Kattern and Shepherd's Elliott-street, Auckland. WANTED KNOWN—MUFFINS !!! MUFFINS ! MUFx-'IXS !—E. H. PERCY begs to inform his friends and the public gene rally that he has commenced Business in the above line at his late Premises, Lome-street Bakery, and trusts by producing the superior quality of Goods as in former days (unequalled) to merit a continufince of kindly favours and orders. N\B.—May be had at Mr. Waters, Con fectionc. Queen-street, and at the Bakery, Lome-street. A number of good Lads and Men wanted. \ WANTED KNOWN! that Mrs. McGRATH has removed from Aber crombic-strcet to thebottomof Wakefield-street, near its. junction with Queen-street, right, hand side. Orders taken for Ladies' Boots. Men s Blucherp, Lace-ups, and Water Lights. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. ANTED the Public to Know, L. H. GREEN is leaving his Nursery in Sea field View, and will sell olf all his stock of Shelter, Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs, at half price. The following prices will show :—Pinus Insignuß, its P doz.; Cupressus Macrocarpa, 12s V doz.; Camellias. Azaleas, and Rhododendrons, Is Gd each (200,000); two-year-old Thorn Quicks, extra strong, 12s per 10U0; arid all other Nursery Stock equally cheap.—L. H. GREEJf, Scaiie»d % x ew Nursery, off the Graf ton Road. ■^orrANTED KNOWN, that the under t V signed has just received, ex "Spirit of the Dawn," direct from the Manufacturers, a splendid assortment of Clarke's very latest im proved Scissors and other patterns Horse Glippers.so simple in construction that the most inexperienced person can keep them in order and work them. Also, a small quantity of Clark's celebrated " Hoplemuroma," the best known remedy for Brittle or Shelly Feet, Cracked and Greasy Heels. Contraction and all other Diseases of Horses' Hoofs, &c. Also, more of his celebrated Riding Saddles, with military open panels and extra-strong bar-plated trees, complete, with mounts, £'A 17s. Gd. Clip ping Machines, from 15s, each.—\V. S. JONES. Manufacturer and Importer of Saddlery and Harness, Queen-street. ""s^sTraT ."DARQUE LOMBARDIAN igSkgl^ .£> FROM LONDON. ■ ■ NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. Consignees are requested to call at this Office and sign the Average Bond, in order to facili tate the Delivery of Cargo. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. (LIMITED). Agents. a UCKLANU STEAM !s&£&> 1\- PACKET COMPANY it^ssg3SS' (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave for th« above port on TUESDAY next, 10th July, at G p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. ;-?_" QCHOONER ' FAIRLIE.' Jssj*=^aj>Sx The Consignees in the above tJy~z*2*!°Z named vessel are requested to pay BC" '" ■»**^ freight, and take delivery of goods at once, otherwise they will be stored at their risk and expense. E. R. CARDNO, Agent. LOST, from Waitemata Hotel, a Cheque drawn by Mr. John Roulston on the i National Bank of New Zealand, in favour of Mr. Chas. Oglivie. The public are cautioned ■ against cashing the same. 66 QIR GILBERT LEIGH." — This IO Popular Work, by W. L. Reep, Esq , will soon come to hand, and be delivered forth with to the Auckland Subscribers. ■ A~~UCKLAND AND MERCER AND KAIPARA RAILWAY.! ! On and after MONDAY. 9th July, the mmii i mum weight for Goods will be two instead of | flve-hundred-weight. By order. A. V. MACDONALD. General Manatr«r. \ U C Ki. AN D HOTEL NoTrcE to •} he PrßLic—That I, the under ! sigi ci. to pave any trouble to the Police and ! the Public, that. ar?. taking an interest in ooking ' after tiie Auckland Ho:el, and to saiisiy the abov', I hereby g.ve them notice that I havj rV:-'-hi aou 1.,;. S-.: "•""".-. ■■::"■ "-''-"r.frayvd some , .~ivj±i.» jiLjZ, ,»i.i-i^S, iriOui*v.i.vji.' J Cth July, IS". |



I "TVTATIONAL FIRE AND MARIN! { J_™ INSURANCE COMPANY OF NE^ I ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £65.000 This PURELY Local Company Insures agains FIRE and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOWEST CUR REN' RATES. Prompt and Liberal Settlement or Claim!: HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch. Fll OSP EC T HOUSE HOBSON-STREET. Establishment for Young Ladies. Lady Principal Mrs. Kaye Wright Duties will be resumed on TUESDAY, TOtl July. "VfEWTON GRAMMAR ~ SCHOOL The Third Quarter will commence on MON DAY, the 9th instant. \X7ENTWOIITH HOUSE, Pousonhy.- TV Mill Hill's pupils will Resume thci: Studies on MONDAY, July 16th. bOAED OF EDU CATION. The Third Quarter of the Teachers' Training Class will begin on TUESDAY next, 9th instv at G o'clock p.in . at the residence of Mr Worthinyton, Hobson-strcet. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary boa pXof educatio W. Teacher wanted for the Patcrangi (Waikato) School.—Applications to be sent to the under signed up to Saturday. 28th July instant. WILLIAM MACKY, Chairman Paterangi School Committee KA'"uH ° T E h- DxVROAVILLE, NOR TIIK R N WAIR OA. fjr3t-class Accommodation and Attendance. WINES AND SPIRITS OF BEST QUALITY. It. Whitson & Son's First Quality Beer on Draught. RECHERCHE TABLE DE lIOTE. $3L Home and Colonial Papers Filed. I£si JOSEPH RAYNES, Proprietor. MUSIC!! MUSIC! I! REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF SHEET MUSIC ! J. BROWN & SON, Shoetlandstkeet. For the future SHEET MUSIC published at is. will be sold at 35., and that at '.is. will be sold at 2s. (id. No Music will be Booked, and any Accounts must be paid before the 27th instant to Receive the Benefit of the Reduction. *) . JDROWN & OON will be open on SATURDAY till 9 p.m. till further notice. GREAT fiLEAiUXG C< ALE — OF — WINTER STOCK. tS- LIMITED TO FOUR WEEKS ONLY !! A. LINABURY & CO., 201 &206, QUEEN-StfREET. A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF WINTER STOCK HAS THIS DAY COMMENCED. AND WILL CONTINUE FOUR WEEKS ONLY, During which the Entire Stock will be subjected to such a SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PRICE, That the object aimed at, namely, A LARGE REDUCTION IN STOCK IS SURE TO BE THE RESULT. From the well-known quality of Goods kept this Popular Establishment, the public may rest assured in getting the Best of Everything at and Under Wholesale Pricks !!! The STOCK consist" of every description of DRAPERY GOODS in SILKS, SHAWLS, MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS HOSIERY. MTLLTNERY LADIES'AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &c Dressmakino on the Premises. Country Orders carefully and promtly executed. Comparison Invited. THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST!!! A XINABURY& riO., 204 & 206, QUEEN-STREET. DR ESS -\/T ATER IA L S AT cr REDUCED PRICES ! =®a SILK VELVET JACKETS AT «^ HALF PRICE ! ! "©» H. Atkins Has Reduced the Prices of a Large Lot of Winter Dress Materials, and has also Purchased Heavy Lines at Job Prices. He has also just opened all the New Shades (Prunes, Navy Blue, Myrtle, Chocolate, &c), in BSL SATIN CLOTHS, TRAILS, &C. -®9 These Colours, now so much worn, have not been procurable for some time back. In this second ahipment will be found some Very Choice Goods. Also BLACK SILKS, at the old prices ! H. ATKINS Has also Just Purchased a heavy line of LADIES' SILK VELVET JACKETS, AT A DISCOUNT. They will be Sold at about *S" HALF PRICE Remnants of Dress Materials to be Cleared-out at ANY REASONABLE PRICE. Blankets, Sheetings, Quilts, Table Linen, Long Curtains, Calicoes, Flannels, and all Manchester Goods, of best makes, and at the Lowest Price for the quality, in Auckland. Cheap Tweeds for Boy's Wear. at 2s. lid. and 3s. Cd., worth 4s. to os. THE LARGE STOCK OF MOSGIEL AND OTHER TWEEDS IN THE CITY. A SPLENDID STOCK OF CLOTHIN®, in Auckland-made, Melbourne, and Imported. -{H. ATKINS. }-



E _£»•>/& A —VERY PRETTY VILLA V 3b»^M.?Va of S rooms, fitted with cookins; range, grates, water laid on, and overy conve nience for a family. £250 of purchase monej can remain at 8 per cent.--S. Vaile, House ay. Land Agent. £rj!)f\ —PRETTY COTTAGE, of foui =^'-*-«/<*/. rooms, with every conveii.ciice st good well, &c.: allotment. 33 x 107, fully planted ). with fruit trees, &c—S. Vaile. Land Agent. r X*l $\ "BUILDING ALLOTMENTS XJo from £10 each.—S. Vaile, House. Lund and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-otlice. '" _4®o>/Y~to £1000 LENT, on Building 3&<-«*XJ' Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. _£©e> PER. ACRE.—Excellent Farm of cs&'.^os' 270 acres, of realiy good soil: JO acres in crass, and fenced: orchard, dwelling-house, ■> outbuildings. &c. One and a half hours by rail, and drive from Auckland—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-ofiiee. .$?/* PER CENT.—Nine-roomed House :i cr&\? fined with every convenience for a Family or Boarding House. Cooking Range, water laid on, etc., with large Freeehold Allot ment, situated in a rapidly rising locality. Price, £050. The whole of the purchase money can remain at 6 per cent.—S. Vaile. House and . Land Agent. Shortland-street, next the Post otlice. r fJIOR SALE, a Light Spring Cart, with _ JL cushions, lamps, &c.: also, a Horse and Harness.—Apply at United Service Hotel. 4?zS_A --FARM of GO acres, near Great South ; c&^irxJ. Hoad. 10 acresbush.reniainder fern , and flax land. For sale for £10.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. ARKET GARDEN.—For Sale, very cheap, 6 miles from Auckland, an excel - lent Market Garden in full cultivation, eight ■ acres in extent.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. , m H E NEVADA HO T E L. B That well-known and most centrally situated hostelry, the Nevada Hotel, Queen-street, is now to Let on Lease for a term of years.—For • particulars apply to C. Williamson, Hotel Broker and Estate Agent, 3. Vulcan Lane. A WELL - FINISHED five-roomed House For Sale or To Let, ten mimites walk from Queen-street.—Apply to X., Star office. TO LET, a seven-roomed House, good supply of water, in Duke-street. Newton. Rent. 10s.—Apply Mrs. Middlebrook, on the premises. TO LET OR FOR SALE, a six roomed Villa Residence, Mount Eden Road. Pantry, oven, water laid on, large allotment, beautiful view; on easy terms.— Apply to C. Carly, on the premises. TO LET, a nice Front Room, with fire-place, suitable for two men or a married couple without children, near the wharf.—Apply this oflice. TO LET. in Hobson-street, 4-roomed Cottage, 2 fire-places, 1 passage, J acre of ground ; rent low.—Apply M. Foley, Grocer. 110 LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed _ Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent 21s. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. nnO LET, the Residence of Sir George JL Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by P. Comisky, Esq., comprising Twelve Rooms and Offices complete, together with Ten Acres of Land, tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, _. Land Agent. T^O LET, spacious and convenient Offices, i 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. LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION OF NEW ZEALAND. £# THE iSwill ANNIVERSARY J^^P^W WILL BE os%&!dsJ&!Sfr\. CELEBRATED '^^^•W#s7J— - *2 T " JUL V'Y' 1&77' The Brethren will meet at the LODGE ROOM, Newton, at ONE O'CLOCK, and Proceed to ST. j MARY'S CHURCH, Parnell, where Divine Service will be conducted by the REV. ARCH- j DEACON MAUNSELL, D.D. Offerings will be taken in aid of the Young Men's Christian Association. THE SOIREE Will be held at the CHORAL HALL, at sLx o'clock sharp, after which the Brethren will be addressed by various Ministers and Friends. TICKETS, 2s. Gd. each, may b3 had of any Member of the Grand Lodge; at Mr. Wayte's, j Bookseller, Que jn-street; and at the Door of i the Hall. By order of the W.G.M. I LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION. \j» The Newmarket True Blues, No. 19, |q&L_ arc requested to meet at the New /p-£y| market Hall, on the 12th July, at half- »-^-past eleven o'clock a.m., to meet the I Onehunga and Otahuhu Brethren on their i arrival. I By order of the W.M. Newmarket, tiih July, 1577. ; SPIRITUALISM.— Mr. Thomas Walker, ! k3 having returned from Dunedin, will deliver ! a Lecture in Dornwell's Hall, on SUNDAY j EVENING. July 86h. Subject: "Salvation! What is it f Doors opened at 6.30, comnlbnce at 7. A collection will be made after the lecture. UCKLAND SCRIPTURE GIFT AN D PRIZE ASSOCIATION. — NOTICE.— During the month of July, the members of the Ladies' Committee, and others assisting in the I work, will wait on friends asking their annual help towards carrying out the objects of the ! Association.—J. GOODALL BROWN, Hon. j Sec. A.S.G. fcP.A. HOSPITAL COMMISSION. The Commissioners appointed to enquire into the past management of the Auckland District Hospital, and to make recommendations for the administration of this Institution for the future, ! are desirous, before completing their report, to ' receive any suggestions and recommendations j which might still further aid them in their j enquiry. Persons who conceive that they possess such, and ure willing to afford informa tion, will please immediately communicate, personally or by letter, with His Worship the Mayor, Chairman of the Commissioners. \ "^-~O R T H E R N CLUB, j All Accounts due by the Northern Club to ! 30th June, 1577, are to be rendered forthwith. 13. J. DAVENEY, Secretary. mO SHIP-OWNERS AND MASTERS. WAN TED—Taken to Sydney (or Newcastle), a 10-ton Yacht, &c, &c, with or without oi tons pig and kentledge ballast, at an early date.— Apply at once to Box 100. G.P.O. "jl/TRS. S. WATTS would oblige Captain J_y_i_ B. b}- calling at his office. Steamer goes on Monday.—J.T.B. Don't fail. WANTED KNOWN THAT i.°araii RICHARD GILES (Brother to the late George Giles, who had to leave his shop this day twelve months), 13 SELLING THE PRIMEST MEAT AT THE FOLLOWING REDUCED PRICES, *£• FOR CASH -3i& Fore-quarters Mutton .. .. 2d. per lb. Legs „ .. ..3d. „ Loins „ .. ..3d. „ Boiling Beef .. . - 2d., 3d. „ Roast ~ .. .. id., sd. „ Dairy-fed Pork .. .. od.. fj&. „ •»• Note the Address:— JA " 44, W AKEFIELD-STREET. ~VT E W F O R A G E PLAN T. SYMPHYTUM ASPEREIMUM, OR CAUCASIAN PRICKLY COMFREY. C. T. WREN Has introduced the above, and Plants are now in course of establishing in Pots. Orders will tie received and executed in rotation. This Plant, fairly managed, is estimated to produce on clay soil from 60 to 120 (one hunrtivd-and twenty) tons per acre per annum of nourishing f>ed for Horses, Cattle, Sec, and lasts a numbar of years. supplied, as ready, in quantities of one dozen and upwards only at 15s. per dozen, package included. Remittance from unknown coi res pondents^ . (H HP WT Mount Hobson Nubseey K^>. J.. Wren, Remdera; And SEED WAREHOUSE, Next Bank of New Zealand, Acckla.\d, N.Z. NNISKILLEN LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 3. The Regular Monthly Meeting of the above wi'.l be held in the Pretest ant Kal:, Kflranga hape lload, THIS KVENING, Juiy 6th, at ~.}.) .p.m. Visiting Brethren are invited. By order of W.M.



, ■ Q' r. LUKE'S PRESBYTEEIAN I | O CHURCH, REMUERA. INTRODUCTION SERVICES Will be held on SUNDAY, Bth JULY. The Rev. D. Bruce will conduct the Morning I --ervice at 11 a.m., when he will introduce the Uev. George; Bisset Moxjro. ; The Rev. G. B. Monro -will conduct the After > r-.oon Service at 2.30 p.m., and the Evening Ser vice at 6.30 p.m. ; Collections will be made at each Service to wards the reduction of the balance of the Debt on the Church, amounting to £70. 1 A SOIREE, to AVelcome the Rev. G. B. -Uonro. will be held in the Church on THURS DAY, 12th July, when various Speakers will deliver addresses. Tea on the Table at G. 30 p.m. Tickets, 2s Cd each, may bs had of Messrs. Angus, McNeill, and Dinnison, Newmarket; Messrs. Upton & Co. and Rat tray, Auckland. J^" o o eT BRUCE TESTIMONIAL. „ The above Testimonial will be presented to the REV. 1). BRUCE, at a PUBLIC MEET ING, to be held in St. Andrew's Church, on FRIDAY EYEKING. at 7.30 o'clock. All Subscribers to the Testimonial, and the Friends of Mr. Bruce generally, are invited to oe present. The Choir, under Mr. Culpan, will give Selections of Sacred Music. A. BROCK, Secretary to Testimonial Committee. TENDERS~for~the "Erection of School Buildings between the Shellback and lararu, Thames, will be received at the OiKee ot the Board of Education, Wyndham-street Auckland, not later than noon of WEDNES DAY, July 25, 1577, Plans and specifications to oe seen at the Office of the Board, and at the ' Thames Advertiser " Office, GrahamstowD. VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. HP O CONTRACTOR B. Tenders are invited for i he Extension of the Tauranga Town Wharf. Plans and specifica tions may be seen at Mr. A. O Jordan's office lauranga, and at Mr. H. Rees George's office, .tort-street, Auckland, on and after the 2nd o£ July. Tenders to be sent in to Mr. R. C. Jordan Tauranga, endorsed "Tender for Extension of the Tauranga Town Wharf," by noon on the 30th July, Telegraphic Tenders received byR. C. Jordon, Tauranga, until noon 30th July, if written ten ders are deposited with 11. R. George, Auck land, at the same time. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. _ R. C. JORDAN. HP O BUILDERS. B __ Tenders will be received by the undersigned until noon of SATURDAY, the 11th of July for Additions to a Villa Residence at Epsom Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. P. HERAPATH, Architect. FTIENDEUS are invited for the Purchase -*- of the A.S.P. Co.'s steamers SOUTHERN CROSS, PRETTY JANE, ' AND STAR OF THE SOUTH, [ To be sent in any time on or before Septembe Ist, 1877, addressed to the Directors A.S.P. Com pany. Every information will be given by the Manager on application. "WILLIAM LODDER, Manager and Engineer A.S.P. Co. QUEEN OF BEAUTY GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). DIVIDEND. The Share Register will be Closed from noon on FRIDAY, the 6th instant, till noon on TUESDAY, the 10th instant, when a Dividend of Four Shillings per Share will be payable, at the Company's Oflice, in Albert and Davy streets, Thames. D. G. MACDONNELL, „ , Manager-. Thames, 3rd july, 1877. TO OWNERS OF VESSELS REGIS TERED IN THE PORT OF AUCKLAND. Owners of Vessels registered in this Port are requested to attend at the Waitemata Hotel, on TUESDAY, 10th instant, at 7.30 p.m. NICCOL, IIENDRY & CO. WM. LOMBARD. ]>. H. McKENZIE. K. F. ANDERSON, C. A. HARRIS. __ "\TE\V ZEAL AX D INSURANCE .131 COMPANY. The Ordinary HALF-YEARLY MEETING of Shareholders will be held at the Offices of the Company, Auckland, at 2 p.m. on WEDNES DAY, the 11th July, to receive the Report. The Transfer Books will be Closed frora the 28th instant till the 11th prox. By order of the Board. GEOItGE P. PIERCE, Manager. June 26,1877. RCH HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT"! The Annual Meeting of the" Ratepayers of the above District will be held at the Newton Hall, Karangahape Road, on FRIDAY, '20th July, 1877, at 7.30 p.m., for'the purpose of receivingl Balance-sheet and discussing the amount of Rate to be levied for the current year, and the election of Trustees, Auditors, and Fence Viewers. E. W. MORRISON, Chairman Arch-Hill Highway District. I* EMU EE A RO A D DISTRICT \j ' BOARD. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meet ing of the above District will be held in Mount Hobson School-room on THURSDAY, the 19th day of July. 1877, at 7.30 p.m., for the purpose of electing Trustees. Auditors, and Fence-viewers for the ensuing year. JAMES WRIGLEY,^ Chairman. QTAHUHU HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers will be held in the Otahuhu Public Hall on "Wednes day. July IS, at 730 p.m., to receive Statement of Accounts, and fix a Rate, elect Trustees, Auditors, and Fence-viewers. JNO. GORDOX, ; Chairman. ! "XTEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER ! JLI CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. I (LIMITED). Notice is hereby given that the Annual Local Meeting of the New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company (Limited) will be held at the office of the Comnanj% in Auckland, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th day of July, 1877, at noon. FREDK. BATTLEY, For the Managing Director. Auckland., June 11,1877. I ]V" ° T * c E- I A Meeting of the Members of the Journey | men Bakers' Association will be held at the I British Hotel on SATURDAY, the 7th instant, : at 7 e'clock, to determine the manner in which the Anniversary is to be celebrated. All members requested to be present. JAMES MCLEAN" Chairman. UCKLAND SUNDAY - SCHOOL UN IO N. The Monthly Unit' d Teachers' Prayer Meeting I will be held THIS (Friday) EVENING, at 7.30 o'clock, in the new Wesleyan Schoolroom. Pitt : street. An Address will be delivered by the | Rev. A. W. Webb. The attendance of all in ; terested in Sunday-School work is earnestly I requested. I • ■ ;T>OR OU G H OF PARN EL L. | Notice is hereby given that Mr. J. B. Stkangb ! has been appointed to the several offices of : Treasurer and Town Clerk, Surveyor, and Sani i tary Inspector, from Ist July, 1877, to 30th June, ! 1877. H. M. NATION, Mayor. ! Br.rough Office. Juivfi. 1.57". "MONDAY, JULY y. TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION AND OTHERS. t j M. JONES & CO. HAVE received instructions to sell by auction, at the Central Sale Rookie, oa ! Monday next, 9th July, at 12 noon. About 100 Law Bfiokr,, comprising the New j Ztalai d Statutes, and other works, oil Kcele iusu. al, Civil, and Criminal La.w,. of genera,! use. j And. Sundry Miscellaneous Divine ar.d Literary Works. 1 Also. Handsome Musical Box (12 tunes). Hay be inspected on n.o:aiDg of sale