Year Perhaps the best and shortest way to convey some idea of the position of the Company was to glance at the cash account. At the end of the previous year, the Com uauy owed to the Bauk and other creditors £55SS. That indebtedness had been paid off, and a sum of £33,940 .list-! '.ted in dividends, while a further sui >f £4000 was invested as a reserve fund 4aving a balance in hand of £6818, (appiiStse.) In referring again to the profit anu loss account, which he would do very shortly, it shewed that the nett profit for the year's transactions AA ras somewhat over £68 000. The only other point in connection with the balance sheet to .rhic_ he would refer 'was that the of the ti'ibuter, which sheAved a result for the year of £757. These tributes had only been let during the last six months, and had scarcely commenced to give a return until within the last two or three months. The around let by tribute Avas portions of the ground which the Company could not work to advantage, so that in addition to the large lode in the old level the Company might anticipate during the ensuing year a further return from this source. In referring to the general manage ment of the mine, he might say that from the first it had been worked inexpensively. The Company commenced AA'ith some 8 or 9 men's ground, but the directors did not fall into the common error of thinking that all the gold AA'as to be found in their land, but were glad cither to amalgamate, to purchase hcav ground, or shares, and the result was perhaps the most extensive and valuable of the goldjmines in the district. As regarded the future general management it Avas unnecessary for him to go into details. They intended to carry out the same idea, not so much in the direction of acquiring neAv property, as in that of thoroughly prospecting, and the large property which they iioav have (applause). Reference Avas made in the Directors' report to the importation of a rock-drill, and the idea— though nothing had been decided by the Directors—is to push on the beach tunnf.l into the Point Russell claim, so as to strike under the lode in the direction of the Waitemata, to prove the Waitemata lodes, aud also the lodes in the Red White and Blue, Avhich pas 3 through this Company'a ground, and hay c only been tested at the loav levels. With regard to the special management in the low levels, he thought it was unnecessary to refer at length. He would only say that the Directors hitherto in working the rich run .of gold, aimed at getting out the gold as quickly as they could do with safety and economy., irrespective of the eifect it might have on the sharemarket. Their Idea was far more to have regard to the efficient Avorking of the mine, irrespective of the feeling that might arise, and perhaps AA'ith one little exception they met the desires of the shareholders—that was in sinking the Avinze perhaps sooner than was necessary for the future working of the mine, also in driving the monkey-drive to enable the shareholders to know sooner than they otherwise would, whether or not the rich run of gold Avas going down or not, and, he might tell them, had been pretty well ascertained that it does go doAvn. There Avas one other point he would allude to, which A\'-as the recommendation of the Board that a sum of £250 should be paid to the directors for their services during the past year. When formerly the mine paid well the directors were remunerated for their services; but last year, owing to the condition of the funds, no vote for the purpose was recommended. This year the Board con sidered that the Company was in a position to grant some consideration for the special trouble the directors had taken. He might say that the Company was much indebted to the directors for their action under Aery critical circum stances, and if the directors had not made themselA'es personally responsible for a large amount of responsibilities, the mine would have slipped out of the hands of the share holders. Mr John Lamb seconded the motion, and said he had been familiar Avith the affairs of the mine from the start. He paid a high compliment to the management, especially in regard to cheap ness, and to the directors for rendering them selves liable at a most critical time for the debts of the Company. He did not think £250 a bit too small. (Laughter.) He meant too large, and, therefore, he cordially seconded the motion. The motion Avas carried unanimously. Messrs Clark and Wardrop were elected directors, and Messrs J. M. Fraser and J. Waymouth auditors. The meeting then adjourned.

EXTRAORDINARY MEETING.

An extraordinary meeting of the shareholders was held at one o'clock, for the purpose of con sidering the folloAving resolutions :— That the rules of the Company be altered as follows—

1. By striking out the words "may be a director" from the Ist rule, and by inserting in lieu thereof the words, " holding 100 Shares in this Company, or in any Incorporated Compan holding one hundred Shares in this Com- y pany may be a Director."

2. Rule 6 shall, be rescinded, and in lieu there of:—" At the General Meeting to be beld in the year 1878, two of the directors shall retire; such two, unless the directors agree among them selves, to be determined by ballot, and in every subsecme—t year the two directors longest in oflice to retire." » There were about 25 persons present, but proxies in hand represented 355 shareholders. The Chairman moved the resolutions, Avhich were seconded by Mr John Lamb.

Mr J. Newman proposed, a3 an amendment, " That the' qualification be 50 shares instead of 100." This was seconded by Mr Clark.

On being put to the meeting, 10 persons voted for the resolutions, and 10 against. The Chair man gave his casting vote in favor of the amend ment.

It was agreed that the word "director" should be inserted after " or," in the first rule of the resolutions.

The resolutions were then carried in the amended form.

This concluded the business.

MESSRS. DAVIES AND FAY AT THE THEATRE ROYAL.

MrDavies is one of those public per formers, who, in his own words, are. " not to be rubbed out," and he has found a com panion after his OAvn heart in Mr Fay. In our issue of last evening we described how these twp pluckily retrieved their ground on Tuesday night, after the DaAren- port fiasco, and completely established their claims to public sympathy and patronage. After their split with the Davenports they determined to complete their announced .series of performances at the _ Theatre Royal, though they Avere entirely thrown on their oavii resources, but the manner in which they managed last evening to keep an audience in . excellent humour, to elicit continuous applause, and bring a capital -entertainment to a satisfactory conclusion shews that they possess far more resources than are usually found in any tAvo men, Mr DaA.es really excelled him self last evening in his " Domestic Sketches," —a series of life-like characters, AA'ith incidental songs. In several of these Mr DaA'ies displayed vocal powers of no mean order, and secured hearty rounds of applause. The sketches were a rapid and easy transition from grave to gay, from lively to seA _re, and kept the audience in capital good-humour throughout.' The next part of the programme was Mr Davies' ventriloquil entertainment, and here again he excelled all his previous efforts. He maintained an extraordinary running fire of jokes and local hits, the best of them throAvn off extemporaneously on passing events. Mr DaA'ies is probably the inimitable as a ventriloquial performer. His role of ficti tious characters who speak from the ceiling, the back of the stage, the wings, and else where, is very extensive, and the changes of voice are wonderfully rapid. The great .point about Mr Davies' ventriloquial perfor mances is the fact that he always keeps his face in full vieAV of the audience, and even with the aid of a lorquette it is difficult to detect any movement of the mouth. Mi- Da vies was warmly applauded at the end of his part of the entertainment. He thanked the Auckland public for their patronage, and announced that on the return of Mr Fay and himself from the Thamgg they would give a benefit in aid of some local charity. Profes sor Fay's dark seance Avas then given, Messrs F. H. Lewisson and Montrose being selected as a committee to watch the operation. On this occasion Mr Fay appeared determined to out-do all his pre vious performance. The mysterious i_ strumentalism, and coat-changing were accomplished with startling distinctness and rapyPy, and completely baffled the investi ga*o_.s of the curious. The whole per formance, though in no way curtailed of its ordinary length, was a genuine success, and evoked warm and continuous applause. At the conclusions, Mr Davies announced that the Hibernica Company will commence the season this evening, and the Fan-on and Baker Company_on Saturday night, at the Lorne-st.eet Hall.

The members of the North Shore Literary Club held a meeting last evening in the Trinity Church school-room, Rev. J. Bates in the chair. The business commenced by the secretary read ing the report, Avhich gave a succinct history of past Avork, and recommending that the society be formed into a club for providing a reading room, library, lectures, etc.; the credit balance of £1 19s sd, and the library of about 130 books be transferred to the club." The chairman said that if a neAv society was formed, the credit, balance, and books would be handed over to it. Mr Tanner moved the adoption of the report. Mr Niccol seconded, and made sei'eral practical suggestions for consideration ; he thought they should endea vour to build a place of their own, AA'hich, if it could be managed for £70 or £80, Avould be cheaper in the end than paying rent. Mr P. A. Philips spoke on the advantage of such a society in the aistrict, and e_pres3ed his AA'illingness to take a share of the responsibdity of the under taking, and Avould assist in giA'ing an occasional reading. Mr OliA'er Mays recommended the hall, the rent of Avhich should not be a difficulty in carrying out the society. He would be glad to meet their vieAvs in any Avay. The motion was then put, and Rev. Mr Bates, haA'ing spoken on what he considered the reasons of the failure of the past society, Mr Philips moved " That the new society be called the Devonport Club, and that the annual subscriptions of adult male members be £1 per annum, and for youths under 15 years, and ladies. 10s per annum ; sub scriptions to be payable quarterly in adA-ance." AA'hich, on being seconded by Mr Niccol, was carried. The society was then re-formed, and the following gentlemen elected to office: ReA'. J. Bates, president: Mr Niccol, vice-president; Mr Tanner, secretary and treasurer; and Messrs Allison, Duder, Mays, Philips, Burgess, Came ron, Sibbin, and the mOA'er, a committee of management. Votes of thanks Avere accorded to Mr Burgess and the chairman, and the meet ing terminated.

ANOTHER REPORTED WRECK.

THE BARQUE 'GLIMPSE' SAID TO

HAVE GONE ASHORE AT MON-

GONUI BLUFF.

Fresh evidence is coming to hand eA'ery day of the severity of the recent gales on our coasts, and it would not be surprising if we were to hear of some serious shipping calamity. A rumour e\-en uoav comes from Hokianga that a large A^essel has gone to pieces at Mongonui Bluff, a lofty headland a feAv miles south of the Hokianga River, and, from the accompanying report from our Kaipara correspondent, there is some reason to fear thai; it is the barque Glimpse, which Avas expected from Melbourne in the Kaipara to load timber.

(From our oAvn Correspondent.) Kaipara Heads, Wednesday,

News was received here on the 24th inst. that portions of wreck had been found at the back of Maungawhare, on the beach. Mr Walker, J.P., on hearing the report, sent tAvo men to search along the coast, but they returned without having found any traces of wreckage. A Maori avlio arrived at Whakahare settlement on Monday, says he found a board on the beach near Mon gonui Bluff with the word " Glimpse" painted on it, and that other portions of wreckage Avere lying about. Yesterday Captain Lowrie, the pilot, sent men to search the beach. They have not yet returned, but I shall probably be able to send further particulars in a day or tAvo. The Glimpse is the property of Mr J. M. Dargavill, Avho bought her some months ago * from Messrs Henderson and Macfar lane. She is commanded by Captain Harris, Avho has a wife aud family resident at Onehunga.

THE WRECK OF THE KATE McGREGOR.

The South British Insurance Company re ceived the following telegram from Captain Worsp, who went yesterday to examine the Avreck of the Kate McGregor at Waikato Heads :—" Cargo dry. Discharging. Con siderable chance of floating her off."

FREE IMMIGRATION.

(To the Editor of the Star.)

Sir,—This country spends thousands of pounds annually in paying the passages of imimgrants from the United Kingdom, and other countries of Europe. On their arrival, efforts are made to find employment for them—generally. I believe, with success. But, sir, these are not the only kind of immigrants we get, nor do I think they are the most valuable, for there are, as you knoAv, continually arriA'ing in our midst men from other colonies, from the United States, and even from Canada—good, indepen dent, working men, Avho have paid their own passages, and only require advice and assistance in finding employment. In all important tOAvns in Canada there are labour exchanges, Avherc employers of labour and those in search of employment may meet and make engagements, But here no such institution exists, and the stranger finds it next to impossible to gain a footing in the country; he meets Avith no one to ad\'ise him, and often wanders about the toAvn and suburbs, Avhich is consequently always overstocked Avith labour, till he finds himself des titute, and liable to be apprehended a3 a A'agrant. This suggests to my mind three things on the part of the authorities; viz, injudicious expendi ture of public money; Avant of hospitality to the stranger; insufficient precaution against crime. —Yours, &c. Economist.

THE SUBSIDIES.

TELEGRAM FROM THE TREASURY.

After the interview Avith the Eden County Council yesterday, the hon. F. Whitaker tele graphed to the Colonial Treasurer with respect to subsidies, and received the folloAving reply :— " Subsidies have been paid to the following local bodies in Auckland Provincial District:—Road Boards, 119 ; Counties, 12; Borough, 2; total, 133 bodies paid. There have yet to be paid 15 bodies, namely—lo Roardgßoards and 5 Counties. The reason why those 5 Counties have not been paid te, that certain Road Boards in each have not yet furnished complete returns. The Boards that have failed to make complete returns are —Matakohe and Okahu, in Hobson County; Matakana Board, Rodney County; Titirangi and South Waitakerei Boards, Waitemata County; Parnell Board, Eden County; Papa toitoi Board, Manukau County. Reasons why the ten Road Boards have not been paid are—three Boards have not furnished bankers' names. They are : Ahipara, Hiku rangi, and Manurewa. The information was asked for by Treasury circular in February, and by telegram. Five Boards have not sent bankers' names nor value of rateable property. They are—Okahu, Matakoe, South Waitakerei. Parnel, and Titirangi. Information Avas asked for by circulars dated November and February 28th. Two Boards have not sent the value of rateable property. They are : East Matakana, and Papatoitoi. Information asked for by circular dated Noa _mber and February. All subsidies would have been paid had Road Boards attended to their business.—H. A. Atkinson.

UNKNOWN

[FROM OUR OWN_ CORRESPONDENT.]

COROMANDEL,

MONTHLY GOLD RETURNS. The Waipawa had 7 ozs ; the A. J. 11_ ozs ; Bismarck, 100 ozs ; Tokatea, 221 ozs ; Royal Oak, 58J ozs; Pride of Tokatea, (McLean's) tribute, 61i ozs ; Pride of Tokatea, (McNeil ..^tribute, 9 ozs ; Bright Smile, 19 ozs ; Snowden's 12^ ozs; Sundries 18 ozs. The Tokatea has a parcel of specimens. Fifty pounds were obtained last evening. Mr Thorley's son, injured yesterday by a blast, died last night. The inquest was held to-day. MERCURY BAY. The Ocean is loading. Several assault cases from the Bay were heard this morning ; it is time another Justice of the Peace was appointed there, as at present men have to come 38 miles in such petty cases. COROMANDEL, Wednesday. SERIOUS BLASTING ACCIDENT. An accident has happened to a son of Thorley's, Tiki. While blasting a log the fuse fired did not go off, and the boy aa _nt to see the reason, .vhen the blast Avent off, and sent the plug through his abdomen. Dr Hovell is in attendance, and expects the wound Avill be fatal. The Counties Act claim got over 20 lbs specimens. Mines are generally improv ing.

CABLEGRAMS.

REPORTED CAPTURE OF ARDAHAN

BY TURKS.

THE DANUBE OVERFLOWED,

[PRESS AGENCY.]

LONDON, May 28. It is reported that Ardahan has been re captured by the Turks. The Danube is at present overflowed. The Greek Ministry have resigned. LONDON, May 29, 3. 15 p.m. The Queensland Four" Per Cent. Loan has been subscribed, at a minimum of 91.

this day.

TAURANGA, Wednesday, 3 p.m.

STOPPAGE OF THE COACH

Mr Peters' mail coach, which left yester day morning for Ohinemutu has not arrived OAA'ing it is supposed, to a stoppage caused in the Oropi bush by the late gales. The mails were sent on horseback. Particulars not yet to hand.

[PER PRESS AGENCY],

WELLINGTON, this day.

ARRIVAL OF THE TRANSIT,

Arrived : Transit, from Auckland. NEW ZEALAND FORTIFICATIONS,

The Ncav Zealand Government has re ceived a telegram from the Home Govern ment, granting permission to Sir W. Jervis and Colonel Scratchley to visit Ncav Zealand, to report on harbour defences. These officers may, therefore, shortly be expected.

CHRISTCHURCH, this day.

ART EXHIBITION.-PRICE OF BREAD. At a meeting of the Canterbury College, it was resoli'ed that the Art Exhibition connected Avith the opening of the neAv Museum Building should be open on Sun days and week days.

The Christchurch bakers have raised the price of bread to ninepencejper 4 lb. loaf.

DUNEDIN, this day.

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The Horticultural Society is about to cease, in consequence of the falling off of members, and the want of public support. It AA'as resolved at a meeting of the Edu cation Board yesterday that for students in training at the University classes the Professor's certificate of being classed in English, Latin, and mathematics should be accepted in lieu of Insjiector's examination in these subjects.

THE HIBERNICA.

We would again remind the lovers of the picturesque, and of comedy, that Howorth's celebrated Hibernica Avill open at the Theatre Royal this evening. The Company is one of the best in dancing, Irish comedy, and A'ocalities, that has ever A'isited Auck land, and the entire business is neAv, and the melange strikingly noA rel and original. We have no doubt the public AA'ill roll up to-night in considerable numbers.



One of the Advantages of direct communication AAith America is apparent by the introduction of the Self-Acting Rollee Blind. This Roller Blind is perfection. Works in the most natural and easy manner. No side lines and racks to get out of order. It falls and rises* noiselessly, and the instant respense to the gentlest touch of the hand is a mosci pleasing feature. It has been patented and tested for the last 12 years in America, superseding all other kinds. The ROLLER BLIND OF THE AGE is obtainable only at the City Hail Arcade. All new Buildings should be fitted AA'ith them, the expense being very little more than the old fashioned sort, and they can be supplied for AvindoAvs of any size by HolloAvay and Garlick, General House Furnishers.— [Advt.]



A fine show of meat may be seen at G. Hulme's on Friday. Game from 4s to 6s. Poultry at cost price. Best AA.ther mutton, 2d ; boiling beef, from 2d; veal, from 3d. Saddles and haunches of mutton, etc. Best beef sausage, 4d, at the Steam Sausage Manufactory, Auckland.— Advt.]



WANTED, a person to adopt a line healthy Boy of six months old.—For address apply Mr. Ahvinger, Tailor, Viotoria-st. WANTED, a First-class Machinist, also Improvers.— Apply at once to Garrett Bros., Dublin Boot Factory, Wakefield-street. ; WANTED to LET, the Large Room ' In Short-land House, suitable for meet ings or classes.—E. Henry, Shortland-street. i WANTED, a Boy for the country ; one Avho understands country life and general farming preferred.— Apply G. Lendrum's ; Stables 10 a.m. to-morrow. j ANTED, a young Woman as ! Laundress for Hotel at the Thames.— : Apply at the Commercial Hotel, Shortland- j street. A Iso, a Girl about 11 as Nurse. WANTED, a good Hand Tailor and \ Tailoress; highest Avages given ; and a ' Boy as Apprentice.—J. Alwingcr, Tailor, Victoria-street. ANTED, by a Married Couple, Employment. Man as Cook; Wife, Housemaid or General Servant.—E. Henry's ' Registry, Shortland-street. i WANTED, a Farm, improved or other- I wise--to purchase, or rent with pur chasing clause, or to Avork on shares.—Address M.K., this office. WANTEI), a good General Servant.— Apply Mrs Smith, Newton Hotel, Karangahape Road. TXTANTED, a good Repairer ; constant T T employment to a good hand.—Wilkins and Co., 42, Victoria street West. ANTED, a good General Servant. Somcrvill's. Grocer, Queen-street. WANTED, a smart Lad, to look after Books.—Apply this office. WANTED, a good Benchman. —Apply to G. Foster, Bootmaker, Pitt-street, Auckland. WANTED, a strong~GirL about 15 or 16; one accustomed to children.—Apply Mrs. Hamilton, Confectioner, opposite Market. VX7" ANTED, a General Servant.—Apply H to Mrs. Wynyard. North Shore. ANTED, the Owner of a Purse left on the Counter at Stretton's Book, Stationery, and Berlin Wool Depot, 208, Queen street. ANTED, Consumers for best Wether Mutton, 2d; Boiling Beef, from 2d; Veal, 3d; Best Beef Sausages. 4d; Saddles and Haunches of Mutton.—Hulme, Steam Sausage Manufactory, Queen-street, Anckland. WANTED, Game in large quantities.— Hulme Butcher, Queen-street. TTTTANTED, a respectable Girl, about TT 14 or 16 years of age.—Mrs. Grant, College Road. W~ ANTED, for a Waikato Hotel, a good Cook; references required.—Apply Kummer & Co., Fort-street. ANTED KNOWN,, that Builders and other Timber Buyers can be supplied at loav rates, at the Waikawau Yards, Custom house street. Special advantages until the end of the month. Posts, House Blocks, Shingles, £c—E. Carr. ~ XITANTED, a good General Servant; ▼ t references required.—Mrs. R. Garlick, Mount Edan Road. ARTNER WANTED.—Either a Sleep ing or Working Partner in one of the most lucratiA _ Businesses in the City. Capital, £300. —Apply A. B„ Post Office. WANTED, a First-class Country Black smith ; good Avages and constant em ployment.—Apply to J. Mclntyre, Onehunsra. \\T ANTED, a General Servant; must be Ha good laundness and have a knowledge of plain cooking.—Apply at once to Mrs. H. S. Meyers, Woodville. Hobson's Bay, Remuera. WANTED, a Working Partner to learn or work in a Market Garden; small capital; 50,000 Cabbage, Cauliflower, Brocoli, &c, almost fit for the market, all fresh and groAving. Come and see them groAV.—Wm Plumeridge, Onehunga. WANTED, those who have had their Likenesses taken at McGarrigle's Pho tographic Gallery, Queen-street, to know they can have their portraits at the low price cf 6d each, about 50 dozen left; also a grep.t variety of Thames views. 6d each; 1 large view of Auck land, 3s 6d; and one large aueiv of Panmure Bridge, 3s 6d; a few Maoris left, 6deach ; Piano forte Music, 6d.—W. H. Dampier, General Dealer, Wyndham-street. corner of Albert-st. WANTED Known, that the Best Teas V T in Auckland are procurable at-Serjeant's Store, Karangahape Road, NeAvton, 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 knows how to blend the various flavours together so as to make a really good and enjoyable cup of tea. American Brooms. Is 6d each. Coleman's .F. Mustard, lOd per tin.



■ ■MfßViW^M^n^PMiVllva vu _j« *_>u—_u „■■ - 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 6d each. These Hats being all neav fashion able goods, are Avorth nearly double the!marked 1 price. Ostrich Feathers, from Is each; Flowers, ! from 3d. a spray; Ladies' Underclothing, cheap; some very superior lines in Chemises ; a superior i 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 Sfik Ribbon, from Id a yard; Paper Cuffs, 6d per dozen pairs; White, Grey, i and Drab Fingering Wool, Is per head: these I Wools are nearly equal to Berlin ; Price's Violet f Powder, 6d per packet, highly recommended; I Puff Boxes, with Puffs complete, from Is ; Metal i ditto, from Is 6d; Infants' Robes, extremely | handsome, from lis to 18s each. N.B.— Every article is of the Best Quality, and could not be ! procured better or as cheap in Queen-street.— j Address: J. Green, Hosier, Haberdasher, &c, second door above Thompson a Grocer, Victoria | street. R1 O B E R T B R E W I N, OF THE j AUCKLAND SEED DEPOT, { Will receive by the "Spirit of the Dawn," ! Tj TON OF "jU/f"ANGOLAS QEED, ! From the Celebrated Firm of JAMES VBITCH'AND SONS, j Royal Exotic Nursery, j London. Seeds saved from Selected and Transplanted i Roots that knock into a cocked hat the j Roots that there has been such childish talk about lately. I T^TTECTION OF COMMITTEE.. I TO THTC SHAREHOLDEES OF THE AUCK- I LAND PERMANENT CO-OPERATIVE j BUILDING SOCIETY. Gentlemen,—ln soliciting the favour of your votes in the coming Election, I beg to lay before you my views on matters closely affecting your interests and the prosperity of our Society. A strong prejudice exists against block-voting— for the purpose of keeping one body of men in office to the exclusion of new Committee-men— ! and it is desirable that on this occasion such | should not be allowed. ! I have to congratulate the Shareholders upon the hitherto successful career of the Society, due 1 in a great measure to Mr. Batger. careful atten tion, but I would earnestly draAT attention to { the fact that the increase of capital on hand re i quires a change in the financial management. i In consequence of the uncompromising rate of interest charged to shareholders, there is a general aversion to borrowing money on the Society's terms, which latter I would propose to change, for the following reasons :— i I Avill take, in the first place, the four years' j system. A man borrows £100 for four years; he j pays 12s. 6d. per week— I Principal £25 Interest £7 Ms. or 7\ % Ist year 25 „ 7 19s. or 9. % 2nd „ 25 „ 7 10s. or 15 % "3rd ~ : ~ 25 „ 7 Ds. or 30 % 4th „ This Avould be at the rate of 15A per cent., which is double the interest any man can afford to pay. ; I should propose that a slicing scale of interest should be fixed, so that a borrower at no time should pay more than the fixed, interest stated ,at the time of borrowing. Say 7_ or 8 per cent. ! The Society Avould then And no difficulty in ; lending their money. The invester will naturally I say, where Avill our interest come from ? I will ! noAV in a few figures shoAY. We take again the above instance. The 12s. 6d. is paid to the Society one Aveek after borrowing, at 7. per cent., as follows- £0 12 6 I Interest on this sum Avouldbe, for 358 days, remainder of ! past year .. .. .. 00 9. ! 0 13 3. 2nd year, 365 days .. .. 0 0 11* i 0 14 31 3rd year, 365 days .. .. 0 1 0. 0 15 31 4th year, 365 days .. .. 0 11 0 16 41 ' Which Avould be at the rat* of 30 per cent.,being quite as good, if not better, than the diA'idend the Society pays this year. Taking into con sideration that this money also Avould come back into the Society Aveek after Aveek, and would consequently be lent orer and OA'er again, making compound interest The Society would then be one of the most flourishing in existence. This is a new place, consequently building mus' go on ; and if borroAvers cculd obtain the monc; i at a reasonable rate of interest, they avoulu prefer to do so, on account of tho weekly instal i ments. I also think that ;he borrowers should 1 participate in the profits in some slight degree, as an incentive for them to patronise the Society. Again, I think that a borrower, having a certain amount of stake in the Society, should be eligible for acting on the Committee; for everyone knows that opposition in any public bodies tends to make good laAvs. As at present the Com mittee consists of investing members, they are ; more inclined to make rules like those at present 1 in existence. It would take too much space to go fully into the matter, aa I intend to do at a , future time, probably at the meeting, when I | hope to have the support of both borro-wers and ! investors of this Society. Any member who h£^s riven his proxy not understanding, can nullity the same by attending the,meeting in person. j THOMAS STEADMAN, I Haymarket, Auckland. ! N.B.—Shareholders who have giA-en proxys ! must give 21 hours notice in Avriting to the Sec ! retary if they desire to annul them. A! UCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. i Office—93, Queen-street. i LOANS granted upon spproA _d securities of i Freehold or Leasehold Properties in sums of £20 | to £6,000, principal and interest being repayable in instalments, at the following rates for every j £100 borrowed:— Repayments extend- p „_ w pp _ Total amount ing over er n eeJ£' Repayable. s. d. £ s. d. 4 years 12 6 130 0 0 6 years 9 2 143 9 2 8 years 7 6 158 7 6 10 years 6 3 162 IS 3 DEPOSITS received at the following rates— 12.months or longer .. 6 per cent, per annum :7 day's notice _, _ J , JOHN BATGER, Secretary. X^l Q U I C X ' S * LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES, Victoria-street, Auckland. __T FOR HIRE— A Great Variety of Open and Close Carriages. Buggies, single and double-seated, open or hooded, for Single or Pair of Horses, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Saddle Horses. Carriages, with Grey Horses, for Wedding purposes. Waggonettes for Picnic Parties. Covered Conveyances for Driving Parties to out-districts. Hearse and Mourning Coaches. 'Busses for Newton and Ponsonby, and to Mount Albert and Whau. Time Table. Ponsonby 'Busses, Newton 'Busses, via Grey-street. via College Hill and Ponsonby. 8. 0 a.m. 2. 0 p.m. 8.45 a.m. 2.15 p.m. 9. 0 „ 2.30 „ 915 „ 245 „ 9.30 „ 3. 0 „ 9.45 „ 3.15 „ 10. 0 „ 3.30 ~ 10.15 „ 3.45 „ 10.30 „ 4. 0 „ 10.45 „ 4.15 „ 11. 0 „ 4.30 „ 11.15 „ 4.45 „ 11.30 „ 5. 0 „ 11.45 „ 5.15 „ 12. 0 noon 5.30 „ 12.15 p.m. 5.45 „ 12.30 p.m. 6.0 , 12.45 „ 6.15 „ 1. 0 „ 6.30 „ 1.15 „ 6.45 „ 1.30 „ 7. 0 „ 1.45 „ .. - and at 9 and 10 p.m. daily. Saturday nights, 8, 8.30, 9. 9.30,10,10.30 & 11 p.m. Mount Albert and Whau 'Buss. Leave Union Bank: Leave Whau: 12 noon 8.30 a.m. 5 p.m. daily 3. p.m. daily Saturdays 2 & 10.30 p.m. 8.30 and 5.30 p.m. Orders left at Mr. F. Quick's, Ponsonby; or J. Thompson, Star Hotel, Newton, w'sl be punctu ally attended to. J. THOMPSON. ___3ager. "VT O T 1 C E. MR. THEOPHILUS COOPER, HOUSE AND LAND AGENT, RENT AND DEBT COLLECTOR. House Property carefully superintended. Rents Promptly Collected. The Interests of Landlords constantly studied. Tradesmen's and Merchants' Accounts Collected with despatch. Mr. Cooper is permitted to refer to the follow ing gentlemen, whose names are here appended: Messrs. Wilsons and Horton, Proprietors of the Herald and Weekly NeAVS. D. M. Luckie, Esq. Messrs. Benjamin Tonks and Co. Messrs. E. Porter and Co. Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. Messrs. Coupland and Co. Messrs. Russell and Devore. P. Herapath, Esq.. Architect. Messrs. HollOway and Garlick. Messrs. G. W. Owen and Co. Mr. L. W. Eaton, Auctioneer. i _ 17, INSURANCE BUILDINGS, AUCKLAND. N.B,— Special attention given to' Road Boards nd County Rakes.



_^«SSOTg3f> The above Vessel having re al I I 11 HIM pa_te_i a t the Customs. Consignees are re digested to pass entries, pay freight, and take delivery of goods, In terms of Bill of Lading. , ~_ . A Sight Entry to clear the vessel will be passed at the Customs on MONDAY next, at 12 noon. Tenders for Discharging will be received at j Our office until noon TO-MORROW (Friday). Li. D, NATHAN & CO., Agents. I will not be responsible for any debts incurred by my Crew Avitho it my written authority. T. GLAZEBROOK, Master FOR SALE, in Grafton Road, a good Eight-roomed Residence,, with very large freehold allotment, 84 x 200 ft—F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. FOR SALE, at Coiomandel, a large Hotel, Avith freehold allotment. Price less than half-cost of building.—F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. . OR SALE, a Baker's Patent Mangle in thorough good condition.—For address apply at this office. - HARMONIUM.— A Large 9-stop In strument, in handsome rosewood case, for sale cheap.—Apply to D. Gardiner, Saddler, Hamilton. __?1 i\ —FOR SALE, Building Allot _&JLV» ments, 89 x 150 fret, for £10. Capital chance for working men.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post office. . TTIOR SALE (Lake Takapuna), cheap, a JP Farm, containing 31 acres, aa .11-fenced, and in grass, Avith six-roomed House, well finished, and out-houses.—Apply R. and R. Duder, Devonport Store. S" YMONDS-STREET. —A fine Allotment securely fenced, for Sale, on very advan tageous terms; beautilul view.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. AAAto £1000 LENT, on Building <_W & Vr Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. TO LET, good House of 5 rooms and scullery, with water laid on, good well and tank, outhouse, &c—James Reid, Eden Terrace. TO LET, a Front Room, furnished or unfurnished, suitable for a Lady em ployed in business. Partial board if required.— Apply Mrs, Grice, Newmarket. TO LET, a 7-roomed House, in Newton Road, -1 doors beloAv Stevenson's, Grocer; good well, .out-houses, etc. ; rent 12s.—Apply next door. TO BE LET, in Eden Crescent, a seven roomed House, with Avell and garden.— John Buchanan, Shortland-street. O LET, House hi the best part of the Grafton Road.—Bell Brothers, Custom House-street. TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. Rent, 245. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. TO LET, a House on the Alten Road, containing 12 rooms.—Apply Wm. Aitken, Land Agent. TO LET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by P. Comisky, Esq., comprising Twelve Rooms and Offices complete, together AA'ith Ten Acres of Land, tastefully laid out. Apply to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of Avater, suitable either for the IaAV, wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. TO LET, a four-roomed House. Rent, Bs. per Avoek.—Apply York Hotel. TO LET, in Gundry-street, off Karanga hape Road, Newton, a Large Four-roomed Verandah Cottage, Avith Garden. 90 x 99 feet.— Apply to J. Morrison, Asphalter, NeAvton Road. ■\TORTH SHORE.—Two Cottages to let. ___1 Apply R. and R. Duder. TO LET, a Grocer's House and Shop, top of Hobson-street, containing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid or.—Apply toN. McCulsky, top of Hobson-street. _ TO LET, an eleven-roomed House in Nelson-street.—Apply to F A. White, Shortland.treet. ARROTS and Mangold Wurtzel for sale, delivered or on the ground.—C. T. Wren, Mount Hobson, or next Bank of NeAv Zealand, Queen-street. LOST, in Queen or Princes-streets, One hunga, a Gold Keeper.—The finder will be reAA-arded by deliA-ering the same to Mr Gillman, Chemist, Onehunga. LOST, from the Nevada Hotel, between Thursday night and Friday morning, a Liver and White Pointer Dog Pup, about eleven months old.—A reAvard will be given by James Palmer, Nevada Hotel, on return of the same. LOST, betAveen Remuera and town, a Wa'erproof Tweed Overcoat.—The finder will be rewarded upon returning it to Arch. Clark & Sons, or at this office. L~ OST, from Harp of Erin, on 25th May, a Black and White Cow in full milk.— Finder will be reAvarded on delivery to Messrs. Hunter and Nolan. LOST, a Mottled Kauri Log, from intake in Mechanics' Bay, branded thus, DF. Any person giving information of same to this office Avill be rewarded. Any person found Avith same after this notioe will be prosecuted. £\B. REWARD.—Lost, a Bay Pony, I \J branded JL on shoulder.—Anyone re turning the same to Wm. Plumeridge, One hunga, will receive the above reward. FIVE POUNDS REWARD. — Some malicious scoundrel having, on Monday night last, about 11 o'clock. Cut the Bark of. a Large Ornamental Tree on the Grange, Mount Eden, anTone giving information that will lead to his conviction to Inspector Pardy, or under signed, will, on conviction receive the above reward.—J as. Prince, Victoria-street East. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage.— F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ONEY TO LEND.—A large sum o Money to Lend, in sums of £100 and up wards, at very loav interest.—Apply to Mr W. Aitken, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, on Mortgage, at the usual rates of interes. c—W. H. Con nell, Vulcan Lane. l\/rONEY to LEND in large or small XtjL sums, at low rate of interest.—Apply to Mr. LAISHLEY, Solicitor, High-street. ONEYto LEND on first-class free hold security, at low rates of interest.— R. C. DYER, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND in large or small sums at a moderate rate of Interest.— Jackson and Russell. Solicitors. MONEY TO LEND on Freehold Security; interest low.—Apply to Eliott Meyer, Solicitor, 23, Shortland-street. MONEY TO LEND, in large or small sums.—S. Vaile, Commission Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. REQUIRED Tenders for Altering and Adding to a Cottasre in Epsom. Specifi cations, &c, to be seen at Holly House, near Royal Oak, Onehunga. REV. ALLAN W. WEBB'S Lecture on " Spiritism Weighed in the Balance," is noAv pubhshed, and may be had of all the Booksellers. Price : Threepence. OF REMOVAL. H. ~A" TB3NS BEOS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE /E3-HAS REMOVE D!!-®8 TO TH Premises Next Door Below his Old Shop. H. ATKINS Begs to heartily thank his numerous Cus tomers for their very liberal patronage from his first commencing business up to the present time, and to assure them that although his trade has increased to that extent, that his REMOVAL to more Commodious Premises was a neces sity, the same principles of business will 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 new 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. ATKINS.



Shoemakers, under the style or firm of "Lyons Brothers and C 0.," Avas this day DISSOLVED by mutual consent. „_., Dated at Auckland, this 29th day of May, 18/7. EDWARD NOLAN, WILLIAM LYONS, ROBERT BLAKIE, Witness—Win. Thorne, Solicitor. THE Business heretofore carried on as aboA'e by "Lyons Brothers and C 0.," Avill in future be conducted at Darby-street, next Dorn well's, by the undersigned, under the name, style, or firm of "Lyons and Blakie." ___._„__ WILLIAM LYONS, ROBERT BLAKIE. "PARTNERSHIP N OTI CE. Notice is hereby given that a Co-partnership has this day been entered into between Henry Edward Partridge, Tobacconist, Queen-street, Auckland, and Henry Edward Woollams, late of Coromandel, under the style or term of "PARTRIDGE & WOOLLAMS, Wholesale and Retail Tobacconists, Queen-street, Auck land." <q,-™.^ HENRY" E. PARTRIDGE, l&ignea) HENRY E. WOOLLAMS. THE CO-PARTNERS solicit a continu ance of the liberal patronage hitherto ac- I corded to Henry E. Partridge, assuring their Customers that no pains shall be wanting on their part to merit the same. PARTRIDGE & WOOLLAMS "OUSINESS NOTICE. We beg to intimate to our friends and patrons that Aye have DISPOSED of the GOODWILL of our BUSINESS to MESSRS. NICCOL, HENDRY & CO., and have much pleasure and confidence in requesting for them a continuance of the favours so liberally accorded to us during the last thirteen years Aye ha\ re been in business, BELL BROTHERS. Auckland, May 30, 1877. IN THE ESTATE OF JOSEPH BOULTER, OF AUCKLAND, HOTEL KEEPER. All persons having claims against the above Estate are requested to send in the same to the undersigned on or before the 12th day of June next, duly verified. Dated this 29th day of May. 1877. HESKETH & RICHMOND, Solicitors for the Trustees. IN THE ESTATE OF JOHN PARKER, BRICKMAKER, DECEASED. All Claims against the above Estate are re quested to be forwarded immediately to Mr. Brock, Solicitor. Shortlan_ street. T^T O T I C E. There has been running on our Farm, Papa kura Valley, since December last, a BroAA'n Horse, branded JB on the near shoulder. The owner can have him on paying expenses; but if not claimed before Wednesday, the 6th of June next, will be sold by auction at Papakura. FITZPATRICK BROS.



-\T OTI C E OF REMOVAL. LYONS BROS, wish to intimate to their cus tomers and the public generally that they have RKMOVED to DARBY-STREET, next Dorn well's, Butcher. TU S T PUBLISHED". A REVISED MAP OF THE THAMES GOLDFIELD, Shewing its principal Claims and Workings. PULMAN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOMS, Shortland-stbeet. MR. B. SCHWARZBACH (From the University Eye-Clinics op Berlin), SPECIALIST FOR DISEASES OF THE EYE, EAR, THROAT, AND CHEST, can be Consulted from May 18th to June 15th, at the "DEVONSHIRE HOUSE," late Captain Casey's, Hobson-st., Auckland. %__, Hours, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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 j Eley's Central-fire Percussion Caps Eley's Pin and Central-fire Cartridge Cases Eley's Chemically prepared Gun "W ads Walker, Parker & Co.'s Patent Shot, in 10lb. and 28tb. bags PATENT CHILLED SHOT. Machine for Filling and Re-cappirg Cartridges PoAvder Flasks, Shot Pouches And every requisite for the Sportsman. QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, AUCKLAND, N.Z. TTITCHEN'S BLOOD" RESTORER. W. DaAvson, Chemist and Druggist, having this day Ceased to be Agent, the above Medicine can be had at MESSRS HAMILTON BROS., Wholesale Druggists; and at most other re spectable Chemists. W. HITCHENS, May 29,1877. Symonds-street. Proprietor. IyriSSING TITLE DEEDS. The present holder of half-an-acre, being part of Lot 4, Section 7, Onehunga, is requested to communicate with J. D. JACKSON, Ohehunga. X> OLLER OKATES! « ROLLER SKATES! The undersigned have a Large Assortment of ENGLISH AND AMERICAN ROLLER SKATES. E. Porter & Co-, QUEEN AND HIGH-STREETS, UCKLAND. T/'ERY CHEAP. NEW GOODS JUST ARRIVED, AND NOW OPENED OUT :— American Dried Apples, Bd. %") lb. French Prunes, 6d. $ lb. Finest New Figs, Is. 2d. ©box Almond Nuts, Is. $ lb. Crushed Loaf Sugar, in 56tb. boxes, 6d. $ lb. Also, Messrs. Crosse & BlackwelTs Superior Goods in j great perfection as usual. JELLIES. Guava Jelly, Orange Jelly, Apple Jelly, Red Currant, Black Currant (in jars and tins), Calves Feet Jelly, also Crosse and Blackwell's Honey and Raspberry Vinegar. FANCY BISCUITS. Huntley and Palmer's Best Kinds:—Dessert, Mixed, Ratafias, Italian Macaroons, Sugar Wafers, &c„ &c. PROVISIONS. BACON, CHEESE, HAM, BUTTER, EGGS LARD, FRESH DUNEDIN OATMEAL, MAIZE-MEAL, WHEAT-MEAL, BROSE-MEAL, all at the Lowest Cash Prices. PURE TEAS. A Splendid Stock on Hand, in Chests Half-chests, and Boxes. THE BEST VALUE IN THE CITY. *_T FRESH ROASTED COFFEES, "©a "Always good alike" is the standard of excellence of our Coffees. They possess great strength and full flavour, and are Fresh Ground Daily on our own Premises. COCOAS AND CHOCOLATES In Great Variety. Van Houten's Pure Soluble Cocoa, Coco a Nibs, Epps\ Fry's, Taylor Bros., French Chocolate, Cocoa and Milk, &c, &c. F. HEWIN & BROTHER, FANCY GROCERS, & TEA MERCHANTS, tttt? HP -pot- Corner of QUEEN and J.-Lb, X FOl, WELLESLEY-STREET S, AUCKLAND. _Also. at Grahamstown and Shortland. FURNISHED APARTMENTS, Sitting and Bedrooms, Broughton Hall, Parnell Rise. IT3 00M, one or two, with fire-place, JLWi wanted, unfurnished, by a Gentleman; in a respectable family; or small neat Cottage, close to wharf preferred.—D.B., Star Office.



f Tenders are invited for Driving 200 Feet in the J above Company's Claim, at Waitekauri. Particulars at Company's Office. Tenders to be addressed to A. H. Clark, Manager, Waitekauri, not later than Wednes day, 6th June, 1877. ROBERT HORNE, Secretary. Auckland, May 20, 1877. pi BEAT CLEARING O ALE — OF — WINTER STOCK. <&T LIMITED TO FOUR WEEKS ONLY!! A.- LINABURY & CO., 20. & 206, QUEEN-STREET. A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF AVINTER STOCK HAS THIS DAY COMMENCED, AND WILL CONTINUE FOUR WEEKS ONLY, During which the Ed tire 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 Avell-known quality of Goods- kept this Popular Establishment, the public may rest assured in getting the Best or Everything at and Under Wholesale Prices !!! The STOCK consist" of every description of DRAPERY GOODS in SILKS, SHAWLS, MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS HOSIERY, MILLINERY LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING CLOTHING. FANCY GOODS, &C. Dressmaking on the Premises. Country Orders carefully and promtly executed. Comparison Invited. THE ENTIRE STOCK TO' BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST!!! A TINABURY& pQ., 204 & 206, QUEEN-STREET. Q___#-- " Jf > -T I C E SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders of the South British Fire and Marine Insurance Com pany of New Zealand will be held, at the Com pany's Office, Queen-street, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 3rd day of July, 1877, at 2 o'clock m the afternoon, for the purpose of considering and deciding upon the propriety of Increasing the Capital of the Company, by the creation and sale of New Shares, as provided by the 32nd Clause of the Articles of Association. Also, for the passing, if approved, of the following resolution :— "That Number 95 of the Articles of Association be altered by the omission of the words—'and no dividend exceeding ten pounds per cent, per annum shall at any time be declared unless under a special resolution of the Company.' " By order of the Directors. A. BOARDMAN, . Manager. AUCKLAND PERMANENT CO OPERATIVE BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. N 6~T I C E. The Fifth Annual General Meeting of the Auckland Permanent Co-operatiA. Building and Investment Society, for the purpose of receiving the Annual Report and electing a Committee of Management for the ensuing year, will be held at the Lome-street Hall, on TUESDAY, sth June, at half-past seven in the evening. JOHN BATGER, Secretary. , N.B.—Nominations of Candidates for office must be made in writing, and lodged with the Secretary, on or before the 31st inst. 93, Queen-street, 17th May, 1877. ALBURNIA GOLD MINING COM PANY (REGISTERED). A DIVIDEND of FIVE SHILLINGS per SHARE will be payable at the Company's Office on WEDNESDAY, 6th JUNE. The Transfer Books will close on SATURDAY NEXT at noon. H. N. GARLAND, Manager. Auckland, 31st May, 1877. "J" OVAL ORANGE INSTITUTION. N O TIC E.—Enniskillen Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 3.—The regular Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held TO-MORROW Evening (Friday), Ist June, at 7.30, in their Lodge-room. Karangahape Road. By order of the W.M. Visitors invited to attend. WILLIAM MACKUNE, Secretary.



MOUNT EDEN HIGHWAY DISTRICT. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 4 o'clock p.m. of WEDNESDAY, the 6th June, for Works in the above District. Plans and Specifications can be seen at Mr Probert's residence, Mount Roskill Road. T. THOMPSON, Chairman. O RATING! SKATING! SKATING! A RTNK will be opened TO-NIGHT in Mr. Dornwell's Hall, Darby-street. Admittance, One Shilling. Wm. Adams. X ODGE ARA, No. 348, I.C. A Lodge of Instruction will be held at the Masonic Hotel, Princes-street, THIS EVEN ING, at 7.30. Visitors are invited. A. HEATHER, W.M. TN BANKRUPTCY. In the Matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and in the matter of the Deed of Assignment of Henry Miller. Notice is hereby given that the Meeting held this day at the offices of Messrs. Hughes and George, Solicitors, Shortland-street, Auckland, at 3 o clock p.m., for the purpose of assenting to the said Deed, stands adjourned until WED NESDAY next, the 6th June next, at the same place and hour. Dated this 30th day of May, 1877. HUGHES & GEORGE. Solicitors for the Trustees. AUCKLAND WATER SUPPLY. Town Clerk's Office, May 31,1877. ' NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CON NEXIONS may noAv be made with the WATER MAINS, under the authority of the Superin tending Engineer, by Licensed Plumbers only, and in conformity with the By-laws and Regulations made in reference thereto. Penalties for non-compliance with the Act :— £20 for each offence, and a further sum equal to the cost of repairing any injury. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. TZ* AIP AR A RAILWAY. To ensure Dispatch, GOODS should leave I Auckland Wharf for the Otamatea—TUESDAYS. Wairoa—FRIDAYS. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. TTEROSENE-I. T^EjS©SENE! 1/f_<f.d_ CASES TO ARRIVE, per Eisinore, ,\f\?\J from New York. E. & H. ISAACS, Fort-street.