* o„tinuity, and that years ot patient labour S f -a hien spent by others in elucidating such haa i?!-?Ti<r nassages, and in restoring their perplexmg v »c fQf thig statemenfc lie in . »Sihe case of the younger Niebjhr, which stanv p-u-" iol . tQ the first p umc wal% S> he ™n history was not to be implicity relied noma" ' , ter dwelling AA'ith much clearness on ♦"^historical part of bis address, Mr Barstow thf "ffot some length to the discoveries of retenoa " ~ linsollj piazza Smith, and others „Siaiiv to the interesting discoveries of especially t relat i o n to the site of the VTUi*nt dsf of Troy. He went on to Se thPVnions of past and modern S3m? as to man's first appearance upon the earth, touching upon the wonderful j &%* of geology and the glacial ages. \ S» RnrstoAv" concluded an eloquent and learned j «Hr»r4s in nearly the following; words:-'-It I hftSbeen well said by Pope, "1 he proper study of Mankind is Man-man in all ages, and ; r-n^pr all conditions. It Aye rea'ly desire for j ourselves and children the greatest ai\-antages ; from our possessing a building capable of ■ rnntinlving multifarious natural and human j productions, and in this way taking a foremost i position as an educational institute, avc need ; £I nlaoe together the means ot comparing the ; works of man from the earliest periods ot time < "to the present ag<\ The rude attempts of . nrimeval man in fashioning an implement, tiirouJh successive modifications to the com- j nlete machinery of the modern engineer, with Specimens of art at various epochs, so as to ' mirk the prog-ess of human civilization ; that : thu= learning the status of man in the past, raalisins his position at the present, wc may be the better enabled to frame for ourselves that ! future which a benificent Providence has left ' so materially in the poAver of ourselves." Tlr Barstow resumed his seat amid loud cheers. A Valuable paper was read by Mr F. J. Moss on the " Study of Statistics." in connection with the elaborate and admirable tables of the New Zealand census. Mr Moss stated that his object was not to draw dogmatic conclusions, but to indicate the direction which enquiry might profitably take. For this purpose he had put together some of the points of interest disclosed in =the tables. Among them were the effects of taxation on the consumption of various com modities ; the tax-bearing powers of the people ; their gross incomes and probable annual saAdiigs; the fluctuations in the revenue and in the ex ports and imports; and tbe probable yield of an income tax, if one Avere leAded in the colony. These subjects and many others were illustrated by references to the experience of various other countries. Sir Moss' also referred to the great importance to the student of science of govern ment, as Avell as to the more politician ; of the statistics exhibiting the occupations of the people, their education, their health, and other social conditions Among these, he laid stress on the tables indicating the distribution of wealth from year to year among the seAeral ranks of the Deople, and held the distribution to be, perha~p3, of more moment than its creation and growth, in its effects on the society and politics of a State. The paper was (amply illustrated by reference to other countries, of which the statistics had been accessible to the writer. The A'ieAvs expressed 'willapnsar novel to many, such as the state ment that ihe relation borne by the exports to the imports of the Colony couMnot be accepted as a test of prosperity or depression. Also ,that debentures should be ranked among the ex ports in any estimates of their A'alue of exports for comparative purposes. These are some of ; the points upon which Mr Moss touched. The paper Avas well received, and is likely to ex cite considerable discussion at the next meet ing of th« Institute. It closed with a reference to the difficulty experienced by the writer in procuring statistical Avorks, to Avhich he sug gested that a shelf should be specially devoted by the Institute. But his main purpose was to sheAV how vast a mass of useful information j was lying dead in the \-aluabie tables of the census, requiring oniy investigation and dis cussion to endow the figures Avith human interest, instead of their continuing mere arithmetical abstractions. One or lavo men could do but little in this direction. It Avould require the united effort of many minds, en- ; gaged with singleness of purpose, and AA'ith as little of foregone conclusion as possible. The ; importance of the subject dealt Avith by this, i paper requires no remark, and Aye can only add that the manner in which it has been treated ought to attract attention and lead to discussion Mr Cheeseman, the intellectual secretary, read a paper written by Captain Brown on coleoptera or what are coinmoniy termed black-beetles, . which contained some serviceable information, j Mr Chcesetnan's OAvn contribution Avas an essay i

on Glos3ostigma, a species of sensitiA'e plant, which Avas a Aery pleasing cliaracter.illustrating a seeming contradiction in Nature. The discus sion of the several papers Avas postponed until the next monthly meeting, Avhich Aviil be held on the evening of the 25th of June.

THE THEATRE.

A respectable audience assembled last even ing in tho Theatre Royal, to Avitness the cabinet performance of the Brothers Davenport, the pleasant coiiA'ersations of Mr Davies, and the mystic seance of Mr Fay. There Avas little beyond the A'aried scenes Avhich had been previously exhibited, to call for special remark. The usual inspectors were chosen from the audience, Avith the usual results, and from the number of investigations that have been insti tuted, not only in this city, but in most of the cities of the AA'orld, the DaA'enports are likely to retain their secret to the end of their pilgrimage. The interval betAveen the cabinet mystery and the dark seance is pleasantly tilled up by Mr Davies, whose A-ocal manifestations and varied chat, local and general, from Dublin to Auck land, neA'er fails in giAdng satisfaction, and chasing care from the brow of the spectator. This evening will be the grand fashionable night, when His Worship the Mayor Avill be present, it will also be the last but one of the Davenport, Fay, and Davies entertainment.

THE MERCER ROBBERY.

William Wilson is the name of the man who robbed Alick at Mercer. Wilson got away from Mercer tAvo hours before Constable Walker Avas apprised of the robbery. The latter active officer Avas soon on his track, and captured his man on the Drury side of Razorback, recovering £2 of the stolen money. Wilson appears to he the man previously charged AA'ith larceny as a bailee. He Avas yesterday brought before Captain Jackson, the Resident Magistrate, and sentenced to six months' imprisonment with hard labour.

FREE EMIGRATION.

(To the Editor of the Star)

Sir, —Win you kindly inform me, publicly or- r privately, Avhat" the conditions of the noAV existing terms of emigration from London or GlasgoAV generally consist of, having friends in the old country Avho wish to join us here.—Yours, &c., F. FORDYCE.

[Our correspondent will find the desired information in the leading column of this issue.—Ed. E.S.]

PONSONBY AND OR DEDWOOD HIGHWAY DISTRICT ASSESS MENT COURT.—This Day.

(Before R. C. BarstoAA', Esq. ; Mr Lodge,

Clerk.) The adjourned Assessment Court for the above District Avas held at the Ponsonby Hall this morning, for the purpose of hear ing appeals against the assessment of property in the district. Messrs J. A. Tole and T. T. Masefield appeared on he half of the Board. Mr Stevenson, A raluator, and Mr F G. EAvington, assistant-A raluator, Were in attendance. Mr T. Jenkins, late valuator, was also present. ARCHBISHOP CKGKE'S PROPERTY. ! Mr Joseph A. Tole objected, on behalf of the Archbishop of Cashel, to the assess ment of property, consisting of five acres of land and a house, at Ponsonby, at £120 per year.

Mr J. A. Tole gave evidence in support of his application. The property was pur chased by Archbishop Croke, Avhile in Auckland, for £1500. The land was very good, but the house erected upon it aa-us almost useless, being considerably out of repair. The assessment of the property AVas £120 yearly, and £1800 as the annual value to sell. He thought that £90 was a fair annual assessment. Thomas Jenkins deposed that the value to sell on the property avus about £1500. The real annual rental Avould be worth about £75 or £30. The house was old, and it Avould cost a large amount of money to make it comfortable. He did not think that the property'was worth more than £75 a year.

Mr Stevenson, valuator, and Mr EAvington, assistaut-A'aluator, gave evidence as to the A'alue of the property. Mr Stevenson Avas of opinion that the value to sell of the house aud land Avas £2400. Mr EAA'ington thought that they Avere worth not less than £2000. If the property was cut up into allotments, it would realise about £2,500. The annual valuation of the property vas reduced from £120, to £100.

THE CON\ rENT AT MOUNT ST. MARY.

Mr J. A. Tole, on behalf of the Sisters of Mercy, objected to the Convent property being. rated, on the ground that it was occupied by chapels, which are exempted in the Act. At present it was assesseel on me roll for £250.

Mr Stevenson gave evidence to sheAv that v portion of the building Avas used as a

hapels were also constructed for the use of j the Sisters of Mercy. The land on Avhich | the Convent Avas erected had been rated. | Mr Tole stated that oratories Avere con structed in various parts of the grounds. I These Avere used by the Sisters of Mercy to ! pray in, and, therefore, might be classed as i chapels. The avenues Avere used for the ; purpose of obtaining access to the Convent. Mr Barstow Avas of opiuion that b»th the land, and the private chapels in the buildin" should be rated. He had only power to exempt the public chapels. He did not think that the land oratories, or private chapels should be exempted, as they Avere only church property. In support of this opinion he mentioned the case of the Bishop's Court, at Parnell, Avliich was similarly situated. That property Avas rated. Mr Tolc argued that the land and private chapels could not be legally rated, as they were all used for Avorsliio," and therefore came under the designation of " Chapels mentioned in the Act." Mr Barstow said that he had no poAver to exempt the buildings. If the Board, A\-ere of opinion that the rate should not be collected, they might leave. The assessment must stand as it Avas. Mr Tole : If I Avere not the Chairman of the Board, I would appeal against your decision. _ Mr Tole then objected to Mr Barstow sitting as the Assessment Court for the District, on the ground that he had no jurisdiction. He submitted that Mr Bar scoav had acted illegally in appointing a neAV valuator, and deferring the Coiut, at its first sitting, Avhen Mr Jenkins, the valuator appointed by the Board, Avas present. Mr BarstoAv : My action in fixing a date for a neAV Court, and appointing another valuator, Avas not illegal. I attended here on the day fixed for the first sitting of the Court, but found no one present to represent the Board. Mr Jenkins said he Avas the valuator, but could not shew any written appointment, or produce the minutes, in which his appointment avus con firmed. I told him to get the books, but after trying to do so, he told me that he could not find the secretary or chairman of the Board. I then fixed the date for a iicav Court. Mr Tole : If you had Avaited a short time Mr Jenkins would have been able to come to toAvn to find me. Mr Barstow; Mr Lodge and myself Aval ted about tAvo hours, but no person came. Mr Jenkins Avas then searching after you. Mr Tolc : You might easily have adjourned tiie Court for a day, or even a Aveek, and then the Board would have been represented. It Avas my duty to appear on the first day, but unfortunately I did not come. Mr BarstoAv : No person asked for an adjournment of the Court. I should have been quite willing to consent to an adjourn ment if it Intel been proposed. I avus extremely anxious to get through the busi ness. Mr Jenkins : I suggested at the time that the Court should be adjourned. Mr Tolc : I still hold that Mr BarstoAv has acted illegally in fixing a new date for the Court, and ignoring the list prepared by Mr Jenkins, who avus elected as valuator by the Board. The matter then dropped. MR CURRIK'S PROPERTY.

Mr Tole stated that a Mrs Currie had spoken to him Avith reference to the A'altui tion of a house at present being built by her husband. The house hud been assessed, but Avould not be finished for nine months. Her husband Avorked at it, after coming home from his daily labour, and avus, therefore, able to do very little to it.

Mr Barstow said the valuation must stand. The Board might, it they thought necessary, consider the case. VALUATIONS KKIiL'CED.

Charles Samuel Weston objected to the valuation of his house, in Prospect Terrace, at £31. Reducee to £28. Charles Lelhford West objected to the valuation of his shop at £41 10s, and his tAvo houses at £12 10s each. The assess ment on the shop avus reduced to £30, and on the houses to £10 each. In several other cases the names of the OAvners avcic altered, and small reductions

made. This concluded the busines.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. Bank Returns.—Whisker's Moanatairi tribute, 115 ozs 11 dwts.

Daniel's Kuranui Hill tribute, 29ozs.

7750 forfeited shares in the Great Republic at Waitekauri Avere sold by auction to-day at an average price of 3d. LATEST QUOTATIONS. 2.30. Moanatairi : sales, £11 10s, £12 2s 6'd ; buyers,*? £11 15s ; Alburnia : Sales, 64s ; Queen of May : Sellers, 20s ; NeAV Morning Star : Sellers, 7s Gd ; Piako, 10s 3d 10s Gd"; sellers, 10s Gd, buyers, 10s 3d. Alburnia not finished crushing. Speci mens showing up well. They have 1,500 ounces, giving them £4,000. The Piako slicaa-s an improvement.

COROMANDEL, this day.

Er INS Hope (Pride of Tokatea tribute). — About 20 lbs specimens Avere obtained on Saturday. It appears that a previous lodgement of 48 pounds had been made a feAv days ago, and placed in the Pride of Tokatea Company's office. Upon the manager going to the office yesterday to Aveigh the stone for the tributers, it Avas discovered that the office had been entered, and the stone taken away. Inquiries are on foot by the police, and it is to be hoped the scoundrels avJio robbed hard-working men of their earnings will be brought to justice. Palmerston Company -.—Greatdissatis faction is expressed by the shareholders here that nothing has been done tOAvards this miue since the management Avas taken to Auckland. It is a curious fact and significant that Avhenever the local manage ment has been changed the mines have alAvays gone to the Avail; nor is this attributable to the prospects, but simply to the apathy Avhich characterises the Auck land people in all mining ventures, Avhere a large quantity of gold is not immediately obtained. Upon this inine a large outlay has already been made—machinery has been placed upon the ground, and only requires working—but the Directors in Auckland seem Avholly to ignore the shareholders here, Avho are Avilling to go on AA'ith the work aud deA'elope the ground. TOKATEA.—HEGARTY'S COMBINA TION. Tokatea —It is reported doAvn toAvn that the Tokatea is getting splendid specimens from the Van leyel in large quantities. This may be the shot of gold the manager expected, and referred to in a report a short time ago.

Hegarty's Combination Troupe opened last night to a croAvded house, and certainly they deseiA'e patronisiug, the performance being the most amusiug and instructive seen here for a long time.

ODD FELLOWS LODGE, COROMANDEL,

The dinner to commemorate the anniversary of the formation of the aboA'e Lodge Avas celebrated at the Coromandel Hotel, and Avas certainly in every point such a success as the most ardent member could desire. The dinner was got up in the most recherche style, and reflects the highest credit upon the hostess of the hotel. About 15 persons sat doAvn, a large number being guests of tho members. Mr WoodAA'ard vsras in the chair.and after ample justice had been done to the good things by those present, the chairman proposed the usual toasts of the Queen and Royali'amily, which were heartily responded to. The.health of the Governor being drank, the Chairman proposed Kindred Societies, and dv.-elt forcibly on the benefits accruing from such, and adA'ised all to belong to some one of them.

The " Odd Fellows " Avas then proprosed, and met with a most hearty response, Major Kcddell in a telling speech, replying. The health of the surgeon of the Lodge Avas next proposed, and met Avith the utmost cordiality, and an excellent reply Ayas made. The mining interest, proposed by Mr Swindly, Avas powerfully advocated by Mr G. McLeod in

The '• ladies" was the next toast, proposed by Mr Gatland in a most humourous speech, to Avhich Mr Paulie did full justice, and I can only regret that space Avill not aIIOAV its being printed in full.

The health of the hostess came next, and Avas proposed by the Chairman, Avho did justice to the manner in which everything had been carried out. This toast was acknowledged Avith becoming modesty by the fair lady. A number of songs-were sung during the inteiwals of the toasts, and altogether one of the most pleasant evenings Aye have eA'er spent in Coromanile Avas the outcome of that dinner, and Aye trust that Avhen the year comes round again, the Odd fellows Avill considerably haA-c added to their number, and that unity and concord Aviii be stiil their most precious characteristics.

WELLINGTON, this day.

CITY DRAINAGE

The polling re the drainage scheme Avas taken yesterday. The total A rotes given Avere 777, of which 538 Avere in favour of Mr Climie's scheme, and 239 against it; giving a majority of 299 in favour of the scheme, which, therefore, Avill be carried out.

DUNEDIN, this day.

COUNTY CONFERENCE.

A County Chairmen Conference Avill be held next month, favourable replies being received from all except tAvo. Ullyett and Hill, English cricketers,haA'e been engaged by the "Melbourne Club at £200 a year. SALE OF RUNS.

There Avas a large attendance at the sale of runs yesterday, bidding starting at twopence per acre, rapidly advanced by farthing bids to Gd at Avhich No. 51 Avas knocked doAvn, and 6-kl was obtained for 51 acres. Messrs Cable and Drummond the present holders secured the former, and are understood to be in treaty for the latter run. No. 51 before cut up yielded £272 to the state since it Avas divided, and though 5,000 acres of the best of it are taken out it Avill yield £772 annually.

[PER PRESS AGENCY],

TIMARU, this day.

Mysterious Dsatli-

In the case of Mason the coroner's jury returned a A'erdict of "Accidental Death." The whole affair is very mysterious. Tiie deceased had been here about a month, but was not known to anyone. Deceased is said to have a considerable sum in the bank, besides Avhat Avas found upon him. He was dressed like a gentleman, and from his papers no one knows why he came here or anything else about him.

WANGANUI, this day.

THE JOCKEY CLUB PASSES A COUNTER RESOLUTION TO CANTERBURY'S At the settling meeting of tbe "Wanganui Jockey Club it Avas resolved that in vieAv of the reported resolution of the Canterbury Jockey Club, dated May 25th, this club declines in future to recognise any complaint or disqualifi cation made by the Canterbury Jockey Club, unless such complaint «r disqualification lias previously been referred to, and confirmed by at least one club, of the proceedings^!' which the W.J.C. takes cognisance,

TAUPO, this day,

EOST IN THIS BUSH.

A gentleman, named Walker, arrived here from Cambridge, after having lost himself on the Tokoroa plains for two days, during a fear ful thunderstorm.

[ACCLIMATISATION.

Messrs Firth and Party have been examining tho streams in the vicinity of Taupo, Avith vieAV to stocking them AA'ith Caiifornian Avhite lish.

WELLINGTON, this day

TENDERS FOR KAIPARA RAILWAY

The following tenders were rcceiA'cd to-day for the Helensville contract of the Kaipara- Punui Railway :—Accepted : Alexander Smith, of Auckland, £9,007. Declined: Walsh and McCabe, £?>,571 : Briton, £0,921; Dundas and Co., £11,014; Thorpe, £11,277; Falloon, £11,319; Cameron, £11,106; Sutherland, £12,019 ; Dickson. £12,103; Lanigan, £12,711, Taylor, £12,929; Sims, GrahamstOAvn, £13,175; McGuire, £15,150.

Bridge on Great Portia. Road Washed Away.

May, 28th. The iibuttment bridge over Hender son's Mill creek In.s Lee-.i ] artia'ly washed aAvay at the Avest end by the late Hoods, and is now unsafe for vehicles and horsomen. Tho gap is about 20 feet long, and only half the road-way is left, this is seriously cracked, and is rapidly giving AA'ay, so that traffic is interrupted. Unless something is immediately done by the County Board, the North Avill suffer seA'erely.

CABLEGRAMS.

[PRESS agency.]

Tie "War in the East.

RAPID ADVANCE OF RUS SIANS IN ASIA MINOR.

BOMBARDMENT OP KARS

LONDON.

Sunday, May 27. Russian troops are making a rapid inarch upon Erzeroum, in Asia Minor. The vanguard is at Olti; the left Aving advancing on Diarberkir, and the centre or main body bombarding the outAVorks of Kars. The Ringarooma, Avith the Suez mail, left Melbourne yesterday.

(This message shews that the Russian forcepias not received any material check in Asia, Avhatever losses they may have suft'e.ed before Kars and Erzeroom. Olti is sixty miles beyond Kars into Asia Minor and Avithin 60 or 70 miles of Erzeroom. The Vanguard is evidently the column that advanced by Avay of Ardahan, to the north of Kars and avoiding that fortress. ]

NEW SCHOOLS FOR CITY EAST

We haA'e been favored Avith a sight of the plan of the projected neAV schools for City East, by the architect, Mr Herapath. These schools, Avhich will be commenced immediately, Avill be erected on the allotments in Wellesley-street East, leased by the Improvement Com missioners. The building wfll consist of a girls' and boys' school, under the efficient superintendence of Mr Worthington. The girls school Avill be 57 by 25. and 25 feet high, behind the school will be a class-room, 10 by 20, which Avill be divided on the east side by a curtain. In the Aveat side Avill be the boys sohool and class room, in the same relative position and same dimensions. Access to both schools Avill be by flights of covered steps, i feet 6 inches wide, also to the main entrance by stone steps, through vestibule 6 feet Avide. The centre block of buildings will consist of male and female teachers' rooms, 11 feet by t«i, and the head master's room, 12 by 8, also a committee or board room, 17 by 20x6. This room Avill be lighted by a large bay window. These rooms Avili consti tute the front of the central block, divided by a corridor, i feet wide in the rear, there Avill be a cloak room for boys and girls, 17 feet 6 by 16, fitted up with Avash-basins, and eA'ery convenience for promoting health, cleanliness, and comfort, access to the rear frona these rooms by flights of steps. The lavatories, will be supplied Avith Avater from the city waterworks*. The plan of the build ing is in the form of a letter H, and generally of such a character as to indicate the purposes of the building. Each school-room will haA'e a large three-light Avindow, the roofs of Avhich Avill be loftier than the centre block. There Avill be tAvo entrance porches, approached by stone steps, and parapetgwalls to each. In the centre of the building will be a large bay AvindoAV, the roof of Avhich Avill rise up and die aAvay into the roof of the main central building. Over the centre part will be a spire, with a A'ane and cardinal points 31 feet high, in AAdiich will be hung a school bell. In the side of each school room Avill be five four^ight AA'indoAVS, with ver millions and transomes, the upperlightof which, as Avell as those of the front, will be hung for the purposes of A rentilation ; the opening and closing Avill be effected by means of rods, screws, ana. levers worked, from the floor. The class-rooms Avill have four similar windows opened and closed by r, like process. In the school and cloak rooms Avill be large fire places, fitted Avith NeAA' Zealand stone chimney pieces. These rooms Avill be lined throughout, and the ceilings A'amished. The roofs will be A-isible to fhe height of the collar-base, and the whole roof Avill be of an ornamental character. The rooms in the centre block Avill be rough lined.canvassed, and papered.the wood-Avork sized and varnished. The whole of the roofs Avill be covered Avith countess slates, and the spire Avith zinc. Venti lation is amply provided in the sohool and other rooms communicating Avith triangular louv red openings in the gables. From the rapid fall in the ground from east to

underneath, j lighted by four large windoAvs and open door Avays under the side entrance steps. The front to Uie extent of frontage of building Avill be enclosed from the street by a pale fence, 3ft. ilin. in height, with a large recessed entrance in the middle sufficient to admit a carriage. The east, Avest, and south boundary lines will be enclosed Avith a 6 feet Hobart Town fence. The east and Avest extremities connecting Avith the paled fence in front Avill be enclosed with a wrought close boarded fence 7ft. high. The Avhole of the drainage from the latrines Avill be conducted to the main sewer in Wellesley-street by Boyd's socket drain pipes. The schools Avill stand on live allotments in Wellesly-street East. When completed the neAV City East schools Avill form a picturesque addi tion to the numerous buildings of Auckland. Mr Herapath, Avhose name is associated Avith the new hospital, and other substantial edifices, is the architect.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS

Mr William Coopee's reply to our remarks on the committees' inquiry in Mr Walker's claims came to late for insertion to-day. It Avill appear to-morrow.

THE MOANATAIRI.

These shares were in greater demand to day, in consequence of a somewhat more cheerful telegram : " GrahamstoAvn, this day, 10 a.m.—To Mr F. A. White :—A shot has broken part of reef from new winze. Good gold shoAV iug. Reef not yet broken doAvn. 40 lbs specimens intermediate stope No. 9.— R. Comer." This is rather contradictory as to the breaking doAvn of the reef, but there is no doubt about the 40 lbs specimens. Shares are done to-day at £11 15s.

EDEN COUNTY COUNCIL.

A private meeting of the members of the Eden County Council Avas called to-day, but adjourned until to-morroAV. The object avus to deputationise Mr. Whitaker with reference to subsidies and expenses.

COMMERCIAL.

Messrs Grant and Morton report: At the abso lute sale to closo consignments of drapery and clothing to-day, there was a full attendance of the trade ; bidding not spirited. Prices ruling A-ery low. The sale will be continued to-morrow

Flax-dressing operations in the Queen's Redoubt neighbourhood are hindered for Avant of raw material. The natives av-lio supply the green ilax slicav a reluctance to going into the bush during the Avet,

weather

The reported disunion amongst ministers is contradicted by a Press Agency telegram. Ministers have agreed on the measures to be submitted to Parliament.

It is probable that negotiations now proceeding between the Government, Sir W. Jervois, and Colonel Stiatchlcy, Aviil result in a visit by those distinguished Military Engineers for the purpose of repor ting on the harbour defence of New Zea land.

With regard to the reported wreck of the cutter Warkworth at Walkauia, Aye Avere informed this morning that the vessel Avent ashore there in one of the late westerly sales, but has since been floated off without damage. The WarkAvorth Avas sold some time ago by Mr Whitaker to Messrs McLcod, of Helensville.

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PARTNER WANTED.—Either a Sleep ing or Working Partner in one of the most lucrative Businesses in tho City. Capital, £300. —Apply A. P., Post Olliee. WANTED, a General Servant; refer ence required.—Apply to Mrs. Hats well, Princes-street. WANTED— There are really excellent Situations open at Hannaford's Registry, Queen-street, for young and middle-aged Female Sen-ants in private families and h~>tels. WANTED, a respectable General Ser vant ; reference- required.—Apply to Mrs. Hart, Alma Store, Freeman's Bay. ANTED, a First-class Country Black-. smith; good Avages and constant em ployment.— Apply to J. Mclntyre, Onehunga. WANTED, a good General Servant, Apply to Mrs. Eliott, Epsom. "VSTANTED, a good General Servant, v v with references.—Apply to Mrs. Flood, St. George's Bay Road. i«7"ANTED, a General Servant.' Must V T . be a good Cook, —Apply to Mrs Owen Jones, Alten Road, between lOand 12 o'clock a.m. WANTED, a. respectable Girl to assist in house work; reference required.— I. Levy, Clothier, Queen-street. WANTED, a good NeedleAvoman ; must understand the Wheeler and Wilson machine.—Apply to Mrs. W. P. Featherstonc Devonport, North Shore. WANTED, a General Servant; must be a good laundress and haA'e a knoAA'lcdge of plain cooking.—Apply at once to Mrs. H. Mayers, Woodvillo, Hobson's Bay, Rcinuera- ANTED, a Married Couple, Avithout children, A\'ifc as general Servant, man to drive and garden.—Apply to Mrs. Churton, Parnell. WANTED, a ssrong Girl, for house work.—- For address apply this office. WANTED, a Girl about 15, comfortable home.— Apply at this office.



WANTED, a Small Goods Baker— _ Apply Mr. Easdown, Baker, Queen-st. WANTED, a General Servant.—Apply to Mrs. Smith. NeAvton Hotel. " " WANTED, a respectable Female to take charge of a small family. Open for one week ; a widow preferred.—For address apply at this office. WANTED, a good general Servant; references required; also a boy from 12 to 14 years of age, to make himself generally useful.—Apply to Mrs F, L. Prime, Anglesea strcet. ANTED, a Working Partner to learn or work in a Market Garden; small capital; 50,000 Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brocoli, Sec, almost fit for the market, all fresh and growing. Come and see them grow.—Wm Plumeridge, Onehunga. ANTED KnoAvn, that the Best Teas in Auckland are procurable at Serjeant's Store, Karangahape Road, Newton, and at the new Market, Queen-street. Prices, 25., 2s. 6d., and 3s. per lb. How is this? Because he has had 20 years' experience in the London markets, and consequently knoAvs hoAV to blend the various flavours together so as to make a really good and enioyable cup of tea. American Brooms, Is 6d each, Coleman's .F. Mustard, lOd per tin. ' ___! ANTED, a grown Boy, must be able T 7 to milk a Cow, look after a Garden, and make himself otherAvise useful about a gentleman's house. —Apply Sutton and Co., Queen-street. WANTED, Washing for a family or hotel.—Address A.8.C., office of this paper. WANTED KNOWN.—S. F. Moulden begs to intimate to his friends and the public generally that he has started Lock- Smithing and Bell-Hanging in all its Branches at the Junction of Queen and Grey-streets, and hopes to obtain a fair share of public support. WANTED, Purchasers for aFashionable Lot of Hats (bought a job), prices, Is 6d to Is Gd each. These Hats being all neAv fashion able goods, are worth nearly double thelmarked price. Ostrich Feathers, from Is each ; Flowers; from 3d. a spray; Ladies' Underclothing, cheap; some A rery superior lines in Chemises ; a superior line of Ladies' White Cotton Hose; No. 2 Socks, 3d a pair, of good quality; Ladies' Plaits, 9d each, in all shades; Berlin Wools, in bright colours only; Best Silk Ribbon, from Id a yard; Paper Cuff's, 6d per dozen pairs; White, Grey, and Drab Fingering Wool, Is per head; these Wools are nearly equal to Berlin; Price's Violet PoAA'der, 6d per packet, highly recommended; PjifF Boxes, Avith Puffs complete, from Is; Metal ditto, from Is 6d; Infants' Robes, extremely handsome, from lis to 18s each. N.B.—EA-ery article is of the Best Quality, and could not be procured better or as cheap in Queen-street. — Address: J. Greex, Hosier, Haberdasher, &c., second door above Thompson s Grocer, Victoria streets IF this should meet the eye of one Mr. Thos. Shelly, who arriA'ed in these colonies from Swansea about three years, apnly by letter "P.," at this office, as he Avill hear of something to his interest. _^ "f^NTERTAI N M E N T. LORNE-STREET HALL, FRIDAY, Juke 1, By the St. Matthew's Sunday-school Choir and others. The Entertainment to consist of Songs, Choruses, Recitations, Glees, &c. In aid of the Funds for the Purchase of a Harmonium. Tickets may be had from Members of the Choir, the Sunday-school Teachers, or the Secretary. Tickets, Is; Children's Tickets, Gd. Doors open at 7 o'clock, to commence at 7.30. ! THOS. H. WEBB, Hon. Sec. _&?-_] 4\ —FOR SALE, Building Allot <?& JL\To ments, 89 x 150 feet, "for £10. Capital chance for Avorkihg men.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-



i t fT^OR SALE, ill Grafton Road, a good £J Eight-roomed Residence, with Aery large freehold allotment. Si x 200 ft.—F. Ring. Agent, Shortland-street. P~OR SALE, at Coiomandel, a large Hotel, Avith freehold allotment. Price loss than half-cost of building.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. Til OR SALE, a Baker's Patent Mangle in JO thorough good condition.—For address apply at this office. i "TXARMONIUM.—A Large 9-stop In- JOL strument, in handsome rosewood case, for sale cheap.—Apply to I). Gardiner, Saddler, Hamilton. OR SALE (cheaT^ Saddle Hotel" Tokatea Range, Coromandel. House doing i'aii-business. Owner leaving on ace tint of bad health only.—Apply to tho Proprietor on premises. FOR SALE, NeAvton Road, a 6-roomed Cottage, quite new.—Samuel Cochrane and Son, Land Agents, Fort-street. Q YMONDS-STREET.— A line Allotment IO securely fenced, for Sale, on A-ery advan tageous terms ; beautiful view.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. _4»e>^yto £1000 LENT, on Building Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. TO LET,, a comfortable Front Room, AA'ith fire-place: rent,. 3s. 6d. per week.— Apply to Mr Sakey, Sale-street, Freeman's Bay. 0 LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, Avith Stable, Coach-howse, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent. 2 Is. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. mO LET, Shop and Dwelling House, in -*. Drake-street, Freeman's Bay. —fosoph Grant, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. TO LET, a Shop and Dwelling House, doing small greengrocery business. Pent. Ss. Gu. per Aveek.—Apply next the Star Hotel, Newton. nnO LET, a four-roomed House. Rent. 1. Ss. per Ave»li-.—Apply York Hotel. "VTORTH SBORft—Two Cottages to let. _L^ -Apply R- and R. Duder. TOLET~the Large Room in Shortland House, suitable for meetings or classes.— E. Henry, Shortland-street. rilO LET, a Grocer's House and Shop, -B- top of Hobson-street, containing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid or .—Apply toN. McCulsky, top of Hobgon-street. ' I



T^O LET, an eleven-roomed House in _E_ Nelson-street.—Apply to F- A. White, Shortland-street. ifTYRROTS and Mangold Wartzol for \j sale, delivered or on the ground.—C. T. Wren, Mount Hobson, or next Bank of New Zealand, Queen-street. -g AS. REWARD.— Strayed, a Straw- Je_ X 7 berry Cow, branded Pon rump, marked on both ears near calving.—Anyone giving in formation to John Riley Avill receive the above reAvard. OTOLEN or Strayed, on Sunday mo ruing k5 .a Black and Tan Collie Cattle Dog; answers to the name of "Bob."—Any person bringing him to Mr. Bruce, Lower Hobson-street, Avili be rewarded. Anyone detaining him alter this notice will be prosecuted. jfpj REWARD.—Lost, a gDark Bay *-?&_»- Pony, branded WK on near shoulder. four white feet, and star on forehead. The finder Avill receive the above reward by apply ing at this oflice. lOST, (in Tuesday hist, between town J and Epsom, a Lady's Dark-blue Circular Cloak. Finder will be rewarded on leaving same at this office. W OST, on Sunday morning, a round Gold i_J Brooch, between Newmarket and Parnell. The finder be rewarded on leaA-ing it at ibis fOST, a Promissory Note for £181 IGs., A dated llth May, IST^** Payment stopped. The finder will be reAyunred upon leaving the same at this office. LOST, a Mottled Mauri Log, from intake in Mechanics' Bay, branded thus, DF. Any person giving information of same to this oflice Avill be rewarded. Any person found with same after this notice will be prosecuted. -t~£ p.~REWARD.— Lost, a Bay Pon^ JeLv) 7 branded JL on shoulder.—Anyone re turning the same to \V rm. Plumeridge, One hunga, Avill receive the aboA'e reAvard. "]*/f*ONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— -LvJL F. Ring, Agent. Shortland-street. _ ~|\/TONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o J3JL Money to Lend, in sums of £109 and up wards, at. very low interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. M~ ONEY TO LEND, "on Mortgage, at the usual rates of intern c.—W. If. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. ONEY to LEND in large or small sums, at loav rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. -jV/TONEY to LEND on first-class free -LtJL hold security, at loav rates of interest.— R- C. DYER, Shortland-street. "11/rONEY TO LEND in large or small -LvJL sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. IVjfONEY T® LEND on Freehold AjJL Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 28, Shortland-stroet. "lt/fONEY TO LEND, in large or small .LtJL sums.— S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. riSaSs^r^/T U~C X LAN D~ S TEAM -^S^S-C^- PACKET COMPANY •sSSSBfeSS? (LIMITED).



FOR NAPIER DIRECT. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS Will leaA'e for th" aboA^e port on MONDAY, the Ith June, at 1 o'clock p.m. W. LODDER, Manager and Engineer. TVT OTI CE (Jl? REMO VAX H. "a™ 3 BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE mHASREMO V E D ! ! TBd TO TH Premises Next Door Below his Old Shop. H. ATKINS Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their Arery liberal patronage from his first commencing business up to ihe present time, and to assure them that although his trade has increased to that extent, that his REMOVAL to more Commodious Premises Avas a neces sity, the same principles of business Avill stil be adhered to: viz., keeping a good article, buying in the cheapest market, and selling at the smallest profit possible. His New Shop shall always be known as The Cheapest in Auckland. H.A. will be happy to see all his old Customers, and as many. neAV ones as may honour him with their patronage. A SPLENDID STOCK OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Will always be found, and the PRICES THE LOWEST IN AUCKLAND! H. A T X I N S. EQUIRED Tenders for Altering and Adding to a Cottaee in Epsom. Specifi cations, &c, to be seen at Holly House, near Royal Oak, Onehunga. mOCARPE N T E R S. Tenders are required for the Erection of a Building —Apply to C. GoodAvin, Vincent-street. The lowest or any tender may not be accepted. EV. ALLAN W. WEBB'S Lecture on " Spiritism Weighed in the Balance/ is now pubhshed. and may be had of all the Booksellers. Price : Threepence. A LADY of considerable experience re * quires an engagement in a good house as Saleswoman.— Address, "L.D.," Post-office. f\ CASES Persian Dates Just \J arrived.—Kummer and Co., Fort street. PERSONAL.— If SJ. 8., Mount Eden ■will communicate with C.E.8., Albert Hotel, Queen-street, she Avill hear of something to heradA'antage. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, FRANKLIN ROAD. REV. B. J. WESTBROOXE Will deliver his popular ; LECTURE ON "DREAMS," In the Schoolroom, on ; THURSDAY EVENING NEXT, 31st May, in aid of the Trust Fund. Chair to be taken at 7.30 p.m. by the Rev, R. F. Macniccol. - 1 Tickets, One Shilling, may be had of members



y\EVONPORT LITERARY SOCIETY. A Meeting of the aboA-e Society Avill be held in the Church of England Sunday-school room, on WEDNESDAY, the 80th instant, at S p.m., to consider as to reforming the Society. ED. Vv'. BURGESS, Hon. Sec. Devonport, May 29.1877. A" UCKLAND SKATING CLUB. Members are reminded that, according to a rule passed at the last Special Meeting of the Club, held on May 2nd, Subscriptions must be naid before June Ist. Such Subscriptions can be paid to the Hon. Sec. or to the doorkeeper at the Choral Hall, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, May 30th. K. E. CLARK, Hon. Sec. |~ THE undersigned, will undertake to JL tie the Davenport E othe-s 'successfully with their own ropes To-morrow Night, May 30. —JAMES MUNN. T-'riTCIIEN'S BLOOD RESTORER. JUL W. DaAvson, Chemist and Druggist, having this day Ceased to be Agant, the above Medicine can be had at MESSRS HAMILTON BROS., Wholesale Druggists ;of other respectable Chemists, and at the Proprietor's Residence. Symonds-street. three <foors from corner of Mount-street.—May 29,15J7. A SKATING RINK will he opened on J3. Thursday night iv DornAvell's Hail, Darby j street.-—Wm. AdaM3. OTI C E OF RE M OVAL. LYONS BROS, wish to intimate to their cus tomers and the oublic gienerally that they haA-e RKMOVED to'DARBY-STREET, next Dorn- Avell's, Butcher. IVfI~R. B. SCli W AKZBACH AjfJL (From the University Eve- Jnixics' oi<' Beklin), SPECIALIST FOR DISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, THROAT, AND CHEST, can be Consulted from May 18th to June loth, at the "DEVONSHIRE HOUSE," late Captain Casey's, Hobson-st., Auckland. Sal, Hours, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. AUCKLAND CHORA L SOCIETY. A full attendance of Instrumentalists is re quested at the Practice on TUESDAY EA-ening, and at all future practices of " St. Paul." ARCH. CLARK. Hon. See. A UCKLAND STEAM ROPE WORKS. |TO THE EDITOR OF THE SEW ZEALAND "HEKALD."] Siu,—ln a recent issue of your paper I ob served that, under Mining Reports, and alluding to the Moanatairi mine, mention is made of a winding rope which "had been found to be in a A-ery faulty condition from dry rot, after having remained in store for some months, and that a new one had been ordered from Victoria to replace it." Mnny of your readers knowing that I manufactured nearly all the rope used for mining purposes on the Thames, might be led to infer that the rope alluded to had been sup plied by me. and having been found faulty, another had been ordered from Victoria. You will, therefore, I trust, allow me to correct an impression which would be prejudieal to one of Auckland's most A^aiuablc industries. It happens that tho Moanatairi mine lias neA rer been sup plied with a mining rope of my manufacture, tiie directors having made it a practice hitherto, to import all the rope required from Australia, and this, I undertake to say, at a loss to the Company, as I challenge them to compare results with those attained on the Thames by rope ot" my manufacture. I enclose copies of certificates from a few of the mine managers, who were supplied Avith flat ropes by me prior to 1873, and I could obtain many more, if neces sary, for ropes supplied since, to the Erigbt Smile, Tookey, Queen of Beauty, Golden Calf, United Pumping Association, Crown Prince, Bird in Hand, Prince Imperial, Piako, Union Beach, and other smaller mines, most of which haA-e my rope constantly in use, and appear to be fully satisfied. I would now merely invite attention to Mr Richards' remarks AA'ith regard to his care of the rope. If mine managers Avould folloAV hisexample, and dress their ropes exposed to the Aveather, once in six months, with tallow and Stockholm tar mixed and boiled,they would wear longer, and Avith greater satisfaction : nor would they have any dry rot to complain of if it should bo necessary to leave them un worked for any length of time.



NEIL LLOYD. 20th May. 1577. [COPY.] Caledonia Gold Mining Company, Grahamstown, loth March, 1873. I hereby certify that the 6-inch Flat Rope, made from New Zealand Flax, and supplied to this Company by Mr Neill Lloyd, of Auckland, has been in constant work from Ist January, 1872, up to 26th December of the same year. During the above period (20,000) twenty thou sand tons of quartz and debris haA'e been hauled by this rope from depths varying from 210 to 257. The rope is still in good order, and capable of raising fully (10,000) ten thousand more. I haA'e during the 12 months painted the rope once AA'ith oil, and also with taliOAV and Stockholm tar mixed and boiled. (Signed) E. Richards, Mine Manager. Mr Lloyd has supplied tAvo similar ropes to the Albion Quartz Mining Company. So far they have not done much Avork, but the rope has given eA-ery satisfaction; and doubtless will prove equal to the one supplied to the Caledonian Company. (Signed) E. Richards, Mining Manager. [COPY.] Grahamstown, March loth, 1873. Office of the Bright Smile Gold Mining Company (Registered). This is to certify that the above Mine has noAV in use a fiat Avinding rope, manufactured from NeAV Zealand hemo, by Mr Neil Lloyd, of Auck land, and that the said rope is giving entire satisfaction, and promises to be equal to any rope manufactured for Mining purposes. (Signed) Walter Sully. Manager. [copa^.] Nonpareil Gold Mining Company, March 15, 1573; I hereby certify that I haA'e had a rope of Mr Lloyd's make of New Zealand flax. It has been ip constant wear for over nine months, and giATes every satisfaction. (Signed) John Goldsavorthy. OHOOTING SEASON, 1577 E. PORTER & Co., Licensed Dealers under " The Arms Act, Beg to call the attention of Sportsmen to . their Stock of— DOUBLE and SINGLE-BARREL MUZZLE LOADING GUNS Double and Single Breech loading Guns Curtis & Harvey's, and Hall's Sporting Powders Eley's Central-fire Percussion Caps Eley's Pin and Central-fire Cartridge Cases Eley's Chemically prepared Gun Wads Walker, Parker & Co.'s Patent Shot, in 10ft. and 283b. bags PATENT CHILLED SHOT. Machine for Filling and Re-capping Cartridges Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches And every requisite for the Sportsman. QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, AUCKLAND, N.Z. EDWARD BARTLEY BUILDER AND CONTRACTOR. Established 1865.] All kinds of House and Ship Joinery, Sho Fronts, Shop and Office Fittings, &c, fee, prepared at the shortest notice, with thoroughly Seasoned Timber. Designs and Estimates Furnished in cv - Branch. EDWARD BARTLEY, A L B E R'T'- STREET, Near Market. TVOLLER Q KATES! ROLLER SKATES! The undersigned have a Large Assortment of ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ROLLER SKATES. H. Porter & So-> - % QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, UCKLAND. ~T R C H I T E C T S . "COMPETITIVE DESIGNS are invited for an HOSPITAL to be built on Land adjoining the Immigration Barracks, on the hill, at Napiei'. The cost, say £3,000. Each design to have a motto, and to be accompanied with a sealed envelope, containing the name of author, and to cemprise Ground Plan, Section, and two Ele- A'ations. The Land is comprised as foiloAvs :—Total, 3_ acres. 21 acres of AA'hich is tolerably level land, and one acre steep, on the side of a Gully. The Boundaries are as folioAvs:—7oo links facing the N.W., 740 links facing the N.E., and 270 links facing the S.W. The Building to accommodate say 30 Patients, and planned so that it can be extended from time to time as required. Also accommodation for a Surgeon and Staff. Tho Buildii gs to be erected of wood, Avith concrete foundations. A Premium of £50 Avill be given for the best design which Avill become the property of the Building Committee. Should the successful Competitor be chosen to carry out the wont,the premium to merge in the Commission. All rejected designs AA-ill be returned to the authors. Designs to be transmitted to the undersigned on or before, the 9tb July, 1877. JOHN ALEXANDER SMITH, Hon. Sec.



, , A UCKLAND GOLD MINING / I\. COMPANY (LIMITED). J Notice is hereby given that at a Meetirg of I the Directors of the Auckland Gold Mining Compauy (Limited), held this day, a Call (first) of Threepence per Share Avas made, payable to Mr. Robeet Home, the Secretary to the Com pany, at the Company's Office, Shortland-street, next Post-office, Auckland, on MONDAY, 11th June, 1877. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, May 28,1877. AUCK LA N D GOLD MINING COMPANY (LIMITED). Tenders are im-ited for Driving 200 Feet in the aboA-e Company's Claim, at Waitukauii. Particulars at Company's Office. Tenders to be addressed to A. H. Clark, Manager, Wauekauri, not later than Wednes day, Gth June, 1577. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, May 29,1877. * PRIVATE Board amfßesidence for two gentlemen, near toAvn.— For address r.pply at the office of this paper. Jp O R ONE MO N T H ONLY, PREPARATORY TO TAKING STOCK ox 20th June, THE UNION SASH AND DOOR COMPANY WILL SELL TIMBER AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, In Lots to Suit Customers. A AND K. TEU TEN BERG, * MANUFACTURING JEWELLERS, ENGRAVERS, And GUNSMITHS, Beg to iuform their customers and friends that they have REMOVED from Wellesley-street to McARTHUR & CO.'S BUILDINGS, Queen stf.eet, Avhere they have every conA"enience and facility for carrying on all branches of their business. Manufacturers of— SEALS—County, Borough, Company, &c. MEDALS—Agricultural Siioay. and.all other kinds. PIPE FERRULES—With any kind of device, or crest engraA-ed thereon. WOOD CUTS and MONOGRAMS. All kinds of FIREARMS repaired in first-class style. JJ 0 ~T I C E. I beg to inform my numerous Customers and the public generally that Ehave RESIGNED THE AGENGY OF HITCHEN'S BLOOD RESTORER. W. DAWSON, Chemist, &C, Corner Wellesley and Ellibtt-streets, Auckland. QREAT £j LEARNING <^ALE — OF — WINTER STOCK. m- LIGHTED TO FOUR WEEKS ONLY!! A. LINABURY & CO., 201 & 20S, QUEEN-STREET. ' A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OP 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 Prices ! 1! 4 DRA^?S(^?f£ 0f 6Very dcscri^™ Of SILKS, SHAWLS, MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS HOSIERY, MILLINERY LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &0. Dressmaking on the Premises. Country Orders carefully and promtly executed. Comparison Ina'ited. THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST!! J •A, L INril}RY & C°" 201 & 206, QUEEN-STREET. ¥EWS FOR THE PEOPLE FURTHER REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF EREAD. Wanted the Public to knoAV that I will sell my Superior Quality Bread at 41-d. for cash, at my Shop od. delivered. Also, Second Quality at 4d, at the Shop ; 4M. delivered. Hot Rolls and Buns, Id. each, at 7 a.m. daily. Don't forget.— ROLLBRSON (late MeKeon), corner of Pitt and Vincent-streets. Terms strictly cash at the Shop. GRANT & MORTON.



TO-MORROW, ■;. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30. CITY MAR T. BY ORDER OF CONSIGNORS. CONTINUATION SALE OF BLANKETS, MANCHESTER GOODS, GENERAL DRAPERY, WOOLLENS, MEN'S CLOTHING, WATERPROOF CLOTHING, &C., &C., &G. GRANT & MORTON HAVE been instructed to sell by-auction, at the City Mart, To-morroAV (Wednes day), the 30th instant, at 11 o'cldtk, A LARGE PARCEL, comprising— 9/2 White Blankets 9/4 „ Medium Blankets 9/4 „ Super 10/4 „ 10/4 „ Medium „ 10/1 „ Ex. Super „ 11/4 ~ 11/4 „ Medium „ 11/4 „ Ex. Super „ 9/4 Gentian „ 10/4 „ 9/4 Austrian Rugs 10/4 36 in. Horrockses A 36 in. „ B 72, SO, 90 in. Sheetings 12/16 Cotton Ticking 12/16 Union 13/16 Linen „ 9/8 Fancy Prints 6/4 Black Alpaccas Fancy Dres3 Materials Fancy Poplins Japanese Sflks Ladies' Linen Collars, Ssts Ties. &c. 3,-4 Tweeds, Threble Milled Bliss's Men's Waterproof Coats Men's Waterproof Ponchos and Rugs. For Absolute Sale, to Close up Consignments Terms Liberal. SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON. FRIDAY, JUNE 1. TROUSERS AND VESTS. 11HE subscriber will soil by auction, at L the Mart, Fort-street, on Friday, Ist June, at 11 o'clock, 1 CASE CLOTHING, consisting of— 20 pairs Trousers 3 pairs Trousers and Vests 12 „ 20 „ i ; ~, SAMUEL COCHRANE & SON, . Auctioneers.