.Caroline Eaton, wife of the last witness, cor roborated the evidence given by her husband. George Tatty, a resident, of Uernuera, and fflgeph JlcQuairtc, a groom, in the employment of "Sir McMillan, also travc evidence; This was the plaintiffs case. Air Kces submitted that the appointment of -\l'r Eaton as Ranger of the Romuera district was not legal. He was authorised to act in that capacity by the chairman and two mem bers. No resolution of his appointment had 'been passed at the mcetiny-S . Mr Rees also contended that the action should not be brousht under the 20th sect ion of the Act The learned counsel on each side argued at considerable length. . His Worship dismissed the charge aeramst John Ho.a:an, and found the others guilty of rescuing the cattle. Mr Russell said ha did not wish to press for a heavy penalty. »,.--, The defendants were fined 2s (>d and £1 las 3d . costs each. The oth.-r cases were withdrawn.

EDUCATION RATE. Several cases for ths recovery of Education rates were nettled out oi' Court. This concluded the business.

THE HIGHWAY MEETINGS.

MOUNT ALBERT.

The an-nusl meeting of the ratepayers oi the Mount Albert district was held last night, at the Morningside school. Mr A. K. Taylor read the advertisement eosi veiling the meeting, after which Mr Sea brook was voted to the chair. About fifty ■ settlers were present. The statement of .accounts for the past year was A rcnd. The receipts comprised : rates collected, £240 •Ss: licenses, &c, £33 as lid ; Government subsidy, £19S 6s 3d ; balance in bank, £7 ■Ifls 10' d. Total, £4So 4«. Expenditure : Metal and scoria ash, £126" IS* 10d ; form ing new roads, £21 10s Id ; carting, £21 11s ■4d;:road work and paid to ranger, £66 19s ■fid.; with sundries, amounting to £296 10s Td j'tiius leaving a balance in hand of £188 10s sd. The treasurer said a sum of £S5 9s had been paid since the balance-sheet was made out, and there were several lia bilities which reduced the real balance to £1S 13s 4d. The balance-sheet was adopted on the motion of Mr Taylor, seconded by Mr Greenwood. There were nine can didates for tke office of trustees, and a ballot having been taken the following five were elected: Messrs Allen, Taylor, Mcllw&in, Gladvhiu, and Greenwood. Messrs Martin and. Beck were appointed auditors, and Messrs Dawson and Mcßride fence-viewers. A rate of a shilling in the pound oii the annual value was agreed to. After the meeting v'lic trustees met, and -elected Mr A. K. Taylor, chairman ; Mr E. Allen, treasurer ; and passed a resolution -to advertise for a secretary and collector, also for a ranger.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

GRAHAMSTQWM, this day.

Brokers quotations are not j/ct issued. Sales-—Moanatairi, £S 7s 6& ; Alburnia, 60s ; Cure, 7s 9d; City of Louden, Buoyant at 13s Od.

COROMANDEL, tkis day.

Waverly : It is reported that tke Three Brothers leader is cut, and showiag pay able gold. This enhances the value of the mine considerably. Bright Smile : Souie good stone was taken out yesterday. At Mercury Bay, the Ettie White and Flizabeth, two brigautines, and a schooner, are loading for Gisbourne, Lyttelton, and Auckland. Ocean sailed on Monday ; the Fawn, cut ter with coal, has arrived. DUNEDIN, this day. 59 A deputation of working classes waited on the Mayor to-day to urge the necessity of obtaining employment for them. They stated that 400 mechanics ia Dune-din are out of work just now. They are all willing to accept 5s a day for work. Mr Reeves leleraphed to the Government, suggesting the section of the Clntha-Clinton line should be thrown open to them. The Education Board accepted Mr Burn's resignation, and propose to appoint au Inspector of Reserve?, at a salary of £250, and £1 travelling allowance.

CIIRISTCHURCII, this day

At a meeting of the Board of Governors oi! the Canterbury College Mrs Ingle (Tasmania) was appointed Principal, and Miss Tun-el (Wellington), and Misses Rule and Edger (Auckland) Assistants.

WELLINGTON, this day.

Drowning of an Auckland Sailor.

An inquest was held yesterday afternoon on the body of George Cleveland, found drowned- at Ngahurauga on _ Sunday. Andrew Wilson, seaman, belonging to the Excelsior, identified the deceased as George Cleveland, mate of that vessel. The deceased was about sixty years of age, and had a wife living at Auckland. Witness last saw him alive about eight o'clock on Saturday night last at Fisher man's wharf,' old Custom House-street. He was not sober, siill not very drunk. He was quite capable of talcing care of himself. Witness offered to take him on board in a boat lying there in readiness, but he insisted on going alone. "Witness watched him about 3 mins. sculling towards the vessel about 303 yards away. The weather was fine ; wind calm. Deceased was quite sober enough to manage the boat, and steered a straight course to the Excelsior. Evidence was given as to find ing (he boat on Sunday adrift near the Vvliarf with one oar «mc, and the remains of deceased near Ngahuranga. The jury returned a verdict of " found drowned."

A man named Richard Donoven was arrested yesterday afternoon outoide the Police Court, on a" charge of using obscene language to persons of his acquaintance, who happened to be passing by at the time. SAN FRANCISCO MAIL ARRANGE MENTS. The steamer City of San Francisco has been withdrawn by her owners from the Californian Mail Service. The Pacific Mail Service found it too costly to keep a spare boat always at Sydney, and as the abandonment of the New Zealand coastal .service materially reduced the amount of work, it was considered that four boats would suffice for all needs, and this has proved to be the case. The City of San Francisco has been placed on the Panama, trade. TEM PERANCE CON FEEENCE.

Last evening the Temperance Conference resumed tbe consideration of the suppres sion of intemperance. Archdeacon Stock, Avho moved the adjournment last Monday, opened the debate. ' Definite mid practical issues were laid before the meeting, in stead of limiting a mere affirmation of ab stract principles. RACING.

The Wellington Jocky Club's annual mcet hv was iield last evening, when the annual iWport was submitted, and officers elected for the ensuing year. Inspector Atchesou left for Mastcrton yesterday, having a pris oner, Daniel Hegiirty m custody on charge of arson—Hegarty is at present on remand on another charge'of perjury in connection with a recent horse-stealing case, in which lie jrave evidence. CIVIL SESSIONS. The Supreme Court Civil Sittings began yesterday. The case ofPeltrick v. Lux ford occupied the whole day, and was of no interest to any beyond those concerned. COLLISION AT SEA.—LEGAL NOTES. A preliminary private inquiry at the Cu-tims was held yesterday afternoon re the collision between the Storm bird and Isabella. The result has not transpired. At the R.M. Court yesterday, William Cook, charged with forging a promissory note in the name of Charles Mclntyrc for £21 17s, was committed for trial. The case of Daniel Hegarty for having committed wilful and corrupt perjury in the evidence lie gave in a recent horse-stealing case was called on, but lie was already on his way in custody to Mastcrton on a charge of arson brought against him there, and the charge of perjury therefore fell through.

[PRESS AGENCY.]

WESTPORT, this .(lav. 3 DEPARTURES FOR KAIPARA, figjjSailed : The schooner Sarah Pile, fer Kaipara. Julius Vogel is intlie roadstead.

WELLINGTON, this day.

THE TEMPERANCE CONFERENCE.

The second meeting of the Conference on the liquor traffic was held last night. There was a large attendance and a nilßiber of speakers. Among the suggestions were the Mayor's., that me snore licenses be granted till tke population lias increased to a thousand for every public-house ; that £100 per license be charged, and £.~>o for country houses. The following resolution was carried, with only .three dissentients : —'•' That this meeting .approves and recom mends the priaoiple of tike Local Option BiJL" The Rev. Mr Faterson moved the adoption of another draft petition, to be submitted to Parliament, but it was rejected, and an amendment.earned " That the Committee l*e appointed to draw up a petition to parliament, in accordance with the general paaateajples a£:tke Local Option Bill." The Conference then.adjourned for a week. Arrived : Reliance, from Kaipara. REPORTED UNNATURAL OFFENCE.

] It is ■currewtlly reported this morning | that a Civil .Servant was .dismissed from the Service ifor committing an unnatural ofiieiice. HORSE-WHIPPING AM EDITOR. Maggie Brawn, a ■well-known character here, who was pointedly referred to in the " Reformer newspaper last week called at that ollice this morning, anfl belaboured Hooper, the editor, with a aiding-whip. She then jumped into a cab, and drove oil".

pUNEDIN, feis day. A house belonging to a German named Litzberting was burned down at Morning ton early this morning. It was insured in the Northern oiliee for £200, but the owner estimated his loss nt £880.

A deliberate attempt was made yesterday morning to burn down a ten-roomed kouso, situated in View-street, Dnnedin,^but the fire was discovered before much danaage was done, the incendiary not known.

A full attended meeting of the committee appointed at a pubiic meeting on Tuesday evening last, re railway construction audcoin pletion was held last evening in the Mayor's room, City Council Chambers. His Worship the Mayor was in the chair, and abovE 20 gentlemen were present. It was resolved that the Mayor, and Messrs Driver and Cargill be deputed to Wellington at once, and ■ place the resolutions passed at the meeting before the Government. It was also decided that a sub-committee should prepare the petition to have it signed, and presented to'the House of Assembly pray ing the Government to favorably consider the construction of a central interior railway via Strath Tairei ; that a paid secretary be appointed, and subscriptions set on foot to carry out the object in view. A list was opened in the room, and a liberal sum sub scrived by those present. It was also re solved that when the assembly is in session another deputation consisting of perhaps ten or twelve, shall proceed to Wellington, and present the petition to the House, and urge the Govermcnt ro undertake the construction of the line. The usual votes to the chairman closed the proceedings. The firsu deputation is expected to leave for Wellington on Monday next-

THE BOAT RACE.

The race between the Brothers and Pet was sailed again to-day, according to the judge's decision. To prevent disputes, the boats were measured yesterday by Messrs King and Clare, and found to be respec tively 2-4 feet 2 inches and 26' feet 1 inch long—the extreme length being taken in each case. The Pet being the longer boat by 1 foot 11 inches it was arranged that the time allowance to l>e conceded to the Brothers should be 57 sees. This was agreed to by both parties, and inserted in the agreement. ' Captain Nearing was again appointed starter, and Captain H. F. Anderson undertook to fill (lie unenviable billet of judge.

As the time for thefstart approached, the hopes of a good breeze became very faint. There wasg one change, however, which made things look better for the race, and that was that the wind though light, came down from the west, thus giving a dead beat up the harbour. Both boats have had alterations made to their sails since last Saturday. The Pet has had her mainsail lengthened and her boom, which before cocked up in rather an ungainly fashion, now lay at a reapectable angle.

THE START. The boats were at their stations punctually a quarter of an hour before time, appointed. The tide was about axjuartor flood at the time, so that the boats would be assisted in their beat up. Captain Near jug gave the word to uo from a skiff in the stream, aud as the clock struck two, both craft sped away for their trial of speed. Mr Sanclford, well-known hi connection with the yacht Fleetwing, sailed the Pet, and Isaac Hunt the Brothers. The start Avas a very even one, and for some distance both boats Avere locked together. The Brorhcrs in the northern station Avas the first to sheAv in advance, and gradually drawing away, shewed a lead of live seconds at Wynyard Pier. The Brothers reached the Sandspit buoy 40 sees, before the Pet. After rounding, both boats stood well in to the North Shore berore they went about. The Brothers tacked first, but as they stood up it Avas a question which he'd the best position. The wind had now settled more in the Avest, and short tacks in the middle of the stream became the order of the day. The first cross showed The Brothers a little to windward, and the next gave the same advantage to the Pet. Then both lay up for O'Neill's Point. When they Avont about opposite the wharf the Pet was still ahead. She heklf this advantage all the rest of the beat. The boats rounded the Martha thus :— Pet 3hrs. 14mins. Brothers 3hrs. 14mins. 20secs. The difference being 20 seconds in the favour of the Pet. In the run down, the Brothers at once began to gain. Passing the Hag boat off the wharf she had got up within 4secs. of her opponent, aud 100 yards beyond was again ahead. The time occupied in the first round was Ihr. 19miiYs. 41 sees. Bet ting (i to 4 on The Brothers. HJThe Pet Avon by her time allowance and half-a-miuute to spare.

One of the Advantages ot direct communication with America is apparent by the introduction of the Self-Acting ROLLER Blind. This Roller -Blind is perfection. Works in the most natural and easy manner. No side lines and rack.* to get out of order. It falls and rises noiselessly, and the instant response to the gentlest touch of the hand is a most pleasing feature. It has been patented and tested for the last 12 years in America, superseding all other kinds. The ROLLER BLIND OF THE AGE is obtainable only at the City Hall Arcade. All new Buildings should be litted with them, the expense being very little more than the old fashioned sort, and they can be supplied for windows of any size by Holloway and Crarlick, General House Furnishers.— [Advt.l If this should meet the eye of the " Doctor," or any other man, lie is re quested to buy the following bargains : —A strong handsome travelling bag, or satchel, for 4s ; a pair of superior spectacles for Is ; an organ concertina for 6s ; a lady's wed ding hat for 6s ; Wolfe's hand-sewn prunella boots, 6's Gd ; piano-music, 5d ; views of the Thames, 3d ; portraits of themselves, or friends, (>d ; lollies, lOd ; large china dolls, (jd ;or a small tooth comb for Id. No credit given, except to the "Doctor," tooth combs excepted. Recollect ! I have removed to Victoria-street, corner of Hob son-street, late Abbott, grocer.—W. H. Dampieb.—Advt.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATK >N. Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, £22 ss. National Bank—7ls. Thames Gas-Sellers, 30s. • South British Insurance—SSs- sellers, 90s. National Insurance—Buyers, 295. N.Z. Loan and Mercantile—Buyers. 75s (new 3SDnion Sash and Door Co;— Sellers, £10 10s; do (new)— Buyers, 100s. Red Queen—Sellers, 3s. City of London—las ; sellers, lis Gd. Moanatairi—£B ss; buyers, £S ss; sellers, £8 H)s. Waitekauri—Sellers, 15s. Alburnia—6os : sellers. GOs. "Welcome-^Sellers. 5s Gd. Union Beach—Sellers, 20s. Tokatea—Buyers, 10s : sellers, 12s. Waiotahi-*Sellers, 27s Gd. Kuranni Hill—23s ; buyers, 20s ; sailers, 2i>s. Piako-SilJers. Ss. New Morning Star—Buyer.-, Gs Gd. Harbour View—Buyers, 3s lid. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairman.

HARBOUR BOARD.—THIS DAY.

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the members of the Harbonr Board was held ■ this afternoon in the offices, Fort-street. • Present: Mosses Daldy, (chairman) McKeu /ie, Heather, Boylan, Niceol, Eaton, Mays, : Tole, Maseficld, Isaacs, and Cosgrave. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES. ; A letter was read from the Colonial Treasurer, desiiing that a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Harbour Board flip to the 30th of .June, to shew the amount oflits indebtedness.

The chairman moved, and Mr Niccol seconded, " That the statcmest be prepared and forwarded as requested." Carried.

WATEK SFROSTAGI

Two letters were read from Messrs Hes kefch and Richmond, solicitors, one on behalf of Mr Butlei*, and the other for Mr Kcesing, nskktg'that certain earth may be removed from 'the vicinity of their allotments, ac cording to terms stated at length, and rc qnest'iiig an early reply. The chairman said -fliare -were a great many items in the letters to be considered and he would move "Thai the letter? be referred to the Worys Committee, with power to act. " Mr CoEgra%ve suggested th&r instead of the words "power to act," it srtiould bo "to report to ihe Harbour Board." He moved as an amendment to that efl'cci.

Seconded by Mr Isaacs and carried WA.TO& AT RAILWAY WIIAHK.

A communication was received from the masters of vessels now in harbour, request ing the Board to assist in remedying a griev ance under w'iich they suffered, vie, that a supply of water may be afforded them at the Railway Wharf, which would save them additional expense, or if compelled to go to the wharf, to recoup them the extra ex pense.

Mr Xiccol said the City Council raight use their water-carts for the purpose of sup piving the vessels with water. The letter was referred to.the City Coun cil to act upon it in accordance with their Set ter of the 13th May.

BRUGES WHAM

A communication was received from Mr John Lamb, of Riyerhead, respecting Brace's wharf on behalf of the residents of Hob.-onville, thanking the Board for consenting to assist in the erection of Brace's wharf and asking that the Engineer might give a sketch u of the same for ftheir guidance. Mr Mays \ moved, and the chairman seconded.' " That the Engineer be instruc ted to give .he required assistance"" MINUTES. The minutes of the Finance and Wharf committees were read and adopted. ACCOUNTS. General account, £4(>'G3 5s Od; loan account, £2294 7s ; statement of funds, palance in bank, £5794 .3s (id; cash on hand, £39 Os Id; accounts ordered to be paid, £4663 5s 9d ; moneys voted, £4925 ; loan account, balance in bank, £5115 Lis 10d: accounts for payment, £2294 7s ; cash on deposit in bank, £5",0)0; mortgage, £5000. DOCK CONTRACT. Mr Errington's report on the progress of the work of the dock was read. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN, The present chairman and Mr Boylan, being the two gentlemen nominated for tne position of chairman for the coming year, they retired, and Mr Oliver Mays oocupied the chair. The result of the voting was as follows : Captain ]>aldy, 2 ; Mr Boyiau, 7. iSgJThc chairman declared Mr James T. Boylan duly elected chairman of jjthe Hobson Board. Mr Boylan took the chair, and thanked the Board, and considered that the thanks of the Board were eminently due to the late chairman for his unremitting attention to Ills duties during his chairmanship. Mr Daldy, on retiiing, said lie felt vi.it his influence with the Bosmhvaswaningiind after six years' oliice, ho was »ot surprised at the result of the day's proceedings, and there was no gentleman more c llljlt'C|i t8 the position than Mr Boyiau. j

THE PRINCE OF WALES AND THE LICENSED VICTUALLERS.

On the 7th May, his Royal Highness the Prince of Wsles presided at the banquet in honour of the jubilee of the Licensed Victuallers' Association, and in responding to the toast of his health, said : —" My lords and gentlemen, —1 am excessively grateful to the noble earl for the most kind and Hattering—l may say, far too flattering— terms in which he has been kind enough to propose my health, that of the Princess, and the other members of my family, and for the excessively cordial manner in which you have been kind enough to receive it this evening. It is, Tno doubt, somewhat unusual that the health of the chairman should be given at so early a period, but I am very grateful to the noble earl for the kind manner in whicli lie has given it, and to you for the way in which you have received it. Lord Granville has just mentioned to you that this afternoon he was accosted by a friend, who asked him |\vhy he was coming to-night, and expressed some sur prise at his doing so. Lord Granville was asked by one friend. During the last three or four days I have received as many as 200 petitions from bodies in all parts of the United Kingdom begging me on no account to ba present here this evening. Of course, I do not wish in any way to disparage those temperance societies, whicli have, no doubt, excellent objects in view. But I think this time they have rather overshot the mark, because the object of the meeting to-night is not to encourage the love of drink, but to support a good and excellent charity. (Applause.) I can only ytfy, and I am sure all those here will agree with me, that no one had the interest of all those in his adopted country more at heart than my lamented father, and I feel perfectly convinced that he would never have been the patron of the society unless lie was sure that it was one that Avas likely to do good, and that it was deserving of his support. (Applause.) 'Lord Granville has nia.de far too flattering allusion to me as a chairman, but as he lias been kind enough to say—giving me certainly a broad hint—that speeches of this kind should be short, I am only too happy to avail myself of it; and if brevity is the soul of wit, I shall be the wittiest of chairmen. Before sitting down I wish to bring to your notice a toast which is always honoured' with enthusiasm at every assem blage of Englishmen. The toast is given, indeed, so often that it is difficult to vary the manner of giving it, and especially at the present moment I feel it Avould be un becoming in me to dilate in any way on the Army or the Navy. But at the present moment, when the political horizon far away is so obscure, I feel sure that whatever may happen it is the wish of all Englishmen that our army, though small, should be in the highest state of efficiency, and that our navy should be, as it ought to be, the best in the world. (Applause.) I have lately returned from a short trip in the Mediterranean, where I had the pleasure of spending ten days in one of the finest men-of-war in her Majesty's ser vice : and though the captain of that ves sel is my own brother, I feel I may say

thai there an.l few vessels which are in a better state of *?rder ai*d discipline. And I think tJcat if afi the re*t of the ileer. are in the -same st;ite c we shall have no cause to complain of osr naval -service. With the aaxßy and reserve forces, I beg to couple the navne oi Geneisal Sir W. Knollys, and with tke navy that of Admiral Sir A. Milne, vrho for loiig aitime has given his val uable services to the Admiralty." (Cheers)

THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, JULY 10, 1877.



'j<Q'T. LUKE'S PRESBYTERIAN I A SOIREE, to Welcome the Roy. G. R | Mon.ro, will bo ■held in the Church on THURS j WAY. 52th Jub", -when various Speakers will deliver .addresses. Tea on the Table at 6.30 p.m. Tickets. 2s 6d each, may be had of Messrs. Aaag-us, McNeil!, .and Dinnison, Newmarket • Messrs. Upton & Co. and Rattray, Auckland. /CONGREGATIONAL SUND AY- Vy SCHOOL JBERESI^XRD-STREET. LiEie Light Views, Tour through the Streets of .London ; Vfcit to the Tower; Red Riding Hood; and Comic Scenes. Exhibited and explained by Mr Crook j Tuesday Evening, July 10,'at..7 .o'clock.' Pro ceeds f.or Library funds. _Adirits, Is; Children, 6d. WANTED, "xTTliorouyLi General Ser t ■ t? vajlt- 1 -I'> ncis J. Shortt, City Hair Cut ting Rooms, HO^^ueen-street. WANTED, EiHifiJoyjueni for several goad Housemaids, Housekeepers and a Cook.—X. Henrys Registry, Shortlanrl-street. WANTED to Let, COliatfort&bile Lodg ings, with superior accommodation and attendance. Moderate terms; no einldren — Apply Osborne Hcrase, opposite Star Hotel Albert-street. WANTED, a young girl about 14 years of age, to take care of a chald.—Apply to Mrs McLennan, Chapel-street, two door's I'iom the Brio.klayeiM' Arms. WANTED, a good General Servant.— Masonic Hotel, North Shore, WANTEDIo Sell, a lTftTSoat for £2. J. W. Carr & Son, next Gas-works. WANTED to Sell, a 16 ft. Boat for £4. J. VV. Carr & Son, next. Gas-works. WANTED, a respectable Girl.—Apply Mrs. George Bishop, Newmarket. WANTED, a sjood General Servant — Apply at, Qaennsferry Hotel. WANTED, Board and Residence for two single gentlemen; suburbs pre f erred.—Address "J.," Stak Office. WANTED, a respectable working Man as Boarder in a private family near the Wharf.—Apply at this ofiice. WANTED Known, 1 have Removed to that Large Shop at the corner of Victo ria-street and Hobson-sti-pct, late Abbott Grocer.—W. H. Dampier. Don't forget. WANTED, by a respectable person, clconing and washing by. the day or week.- -M.J., this oltice. WANTED to Buy, for cash, or Rent, immediately, a tivc or six-roomed House.—Apply X^, office ofjt.his paper. "VITANTED, a Partner in a well v T established Lithographic. Engraving, and Printing Business; must be a good active business man; capital required; principals only dealt with.—Apply Schmidt & Co., Vulcan Lane. W ANTED, Cattle to graze at Ellcrslie, in large enclosed paddocks. Plenty of srrass and shelter.—James A. Brown, Ellerslie Hotel. WANTED, a good Girl about 13 years of nge to make herself useful in the house.—Apply STAR ollice. WANTED, an experienced Nurse Girl. -For address, apply to Mr J. L.- Hatswell, Grocer, Princes-street. WANTED, a Partner in a (Jountrv Store and Bakery. Doing a very pro fitable business. Capital required, £300."— For particulars apply to Brown, Barrott and Co., Elliott-street. W "ANTED to Let, a 12-mom no use,' 2^s. per week ; S-room ditto, 165.; and a l-room Cottage, furnished, lite., or unfurnished 83.; all newly papered and painted.— Apply at I the ('heap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street Rast. TfTANTED, Chairs to Cnne in any r> w «n«"»tity from 2s. each. Furniture Bought, Sold, or Exchanged, Repaired, French Polished, and Upholster d, at the Cheap Furni turo Mart, Victoria-street East. WANTED, a 15oy with some knowledge of house painting, and a Girl to learn the French Polishing.- Apply at the Cheap Hi-h-streci f Victolia-street Kast< corner of "YX/'AMTED, a good General Servant '" able to cook and wash: references required. Apply to Mr Heather, Messrs Owen and Graham's, Queen-street. ~\XT ANTED, by a young Man, a Situti- A^yjj^Jrgg a°d Jobbing Smith.- W ANTED, a first-class Woinau Cook for a Hotel ia the Country. Apply to Jno. Tirkwood. ' WANTED, a respectable fiuy about l-t ,or T 1;) ST!WS old as apprentice to the Wrought Iron Oven an-l Range making — Herbert H. Smith's Auckland Iron Works I "urhani-strect West WANTED, a Draper's Assistant.-J. M. McLachlan. __ ViTAXT E I) to L ET, a Room suitable T T for one or two gentlemen, furnished or unfurnished, with Fireplace—Apply at this ofiice. WANTED KNOWN, that J. C. Stovin, Mineral Merchant, is a Purchaser of Copper, Tin. Lead, Blend, Antimony, Cinnabar, ' Nickel Silver, Bismuth. Plumbago, and other ores and minerals.—Onice: No. 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. WANTED Known, that D7~GoLME~is i prepared to supply all kinds of Timbo and other Building Materials, including Sashes', Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-house-streot. ! WANTED, Old and New Roofs to ! cover. Duloy's Patent Composition, - warranted firft and waterproof. Guaranteed for five years. Price, 53 per square yard.—Apply J. T. Dulcy, at Messrs. Jfattern and Shepherd's Elliott-street, Auckland. _ WANTED KNOWN, that Mrs. - McGRATI-I has removed from Aber- , crombie-strcet to the bottom of "Wakefield-street. i near its junction with Queen-street, right, hand ] side. Orders taken for Ladies' Boots, Mens i Blue-here, Lace-ups, and Watertight. Repairs ] neatly and promptly executed. € TTTANTED KNOWN, that the ituder- ' » ? signed has just received, ex "Spirit of the Dawn," direct from the Manufacturers, a splendid assortment of Clarke's very latest im proved Scissors and other patterns Horse Clipperß,po simple in construction, that the most inexperienced person can lieep them in order and work them. Also, a small quantity of f Clark's celebrated " Moplomuroma," the best j known remedy for Brittle or Shelly Feet, j Cracked and Greasy Heels. Contraction and all other Diseases of Horses' Hoofs, &c. Also, more of his celebrated Riding Saddles, with t military open panels and extra-strong bar-plated trees, complete, with mounts, £3 17s. (id. CHd ping Machines, from 15s, each.—W. S. JONES. Manufacturer and Importer of Saddlery and • Harness, Queen-street. ANTED KNOWN—MUFFINS !! ! ■ MU FFINS! MUFFINS I—X. H. PERCY begs to inform his friends and the public gone rally that he has commenced Business in the < above line at his late Premises, Lome-street ' Bakery, and trusts by producing the superior J quality of Goods as in former days (unequalled) to merit a continuance of kindly favours and ' orders. N.B.—May be had at Mr. Waters, Con fectionci-, Queen-street, and at the Bakery, Lome-street. A number of good Lads and Men wanted. WANTED the' Public to~Know, L. H. GREEN is leaving his Nursery in Sea field View, and will sell off all his stock of ■ Shelter, Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs, at half price. The following prices will show: —Pinus Insignua, 9s %") doz.; Cupressus Macrocarpa, 12s 38 doz.; Camellias. Azaleas, and Rhododendrons, 1 Is 6d each (200.000); two-year-old Thorn Quicks, extra strong, 12s per 10U0; and all other Nursery Stock equally cheap.—L. H. G-rekx, Seafieid View Nursery, oif the Grafton Road. MANGLES for Sale, on easy terms, by W. C. Dennes, Queen-street. MAGIC" LANTERNS, Slides, &c, &c., for oil or lime-light, for Sale, by W. C. ' Dennes, Queen-street. WILLCOCKS AND GIBBS' celebrated Sewing Machines for Sale by W. C. Dennes, Queen street. <*£Wfe^ AUCKLAND STEAM jggffii^gß*- h\ PACKET COMPANY «*m-amswy (LIMITED). FOR NAPIER DIRECT. The s.s. SOUTHERN CROSS Will leave for th« above port TO-MORROW (Wednesday), 11th July, at "Manager and Engineer, i , OffRONG MERINO SOCKS, Us. 6d. j ' KJ per dozen.—Cargo and McKaig's, Q' een street, Auckland.



IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NE^ ZEALAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. i I N BAN X R UPTCY, In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditor: Act 1376." and of the Bankruptcy o HENRY Patrick Hayden, Ginger Bcei and Lempnade Manufacturer, a Debtor This is to notify that Henry Patrick Hayden of Auckland, in the Provincial District oi Auckland, Ginger Beer and Lemonade Mami facturer. has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors tc be held at the Supreme Court-house, Auckland on TUESDAY, the 17th day of July next, at 11 o;elock the forenoon. Dated this 10th day ot" July. 1877. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. Digxan & Armstrong, Imperial Chambers, sjolieitors for the Debtor. T N BANKRUPTCY. la the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 187 C:" and of the Bankruptcy of Charles Marks, of the City of Auck land, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Bootmaker, a Debtor. Tkis is to notify that that Charles Marks, of Queen-street, in the City of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Bootmaker, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engage ments with his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court House, in the City of Auckland aforesaid, on MONDAY, the 16th day of July, 1877, at the hour of 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Dated, at Auckland, this 10th day of July, 1877. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. Et.iott Meyer, 2S, Shortland-street, Auckland. Solicitor for the Debtor. "UCKLAND MUTUAL PROVI DENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, &c. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH: Head Office, Wellington. It is found in the course of business that. mistakes frequently occur, in consequence of the similarity of title assumed by some of the new Life Offices recenily established in the Australian Colonies. The public arc requested to note that the Australian Mutual Provident Society is the correct designation of the oldest Mutual Life Ollice in Australia. Present Axxlwl Revene exceeds £170,000. Accumulated Funds exceed £2,000,000. The New business for the year IS7G was -J559 proposals accepted and completed, assuring £1,052,575, and producing a new annual revenue of £50,300. Persons assuring with this office share the whole profits, and a bonus is declared every lifth year. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Agent, for Auckland: Alexander Saundeks. "XTATIONAL FIRE AND MARINE JJi INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. Capital £1,000,000 Reserve £G5,000 This PURELY Local COMPANY Insures against FIRK and MARINE LOSS of Every Descrip tion of Property, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Prompt and Li beral Settlement of Claims. HENRY E. WILLIAMS, Manager, Auckland Branch TXSU RAN C E COMPANIES OF CALIFORNIA. We beg to notify that we have been appointed AGENTS, to protect in case of disaster, the interests of the following Insurance Companies of California :— The Caltfornian Insurance Company The Fireman's Fund Insurance Company The State Investment and Insurance Comtanv The Commercial Insurance Company The Union Insurance Company. CRUICKSHANK & CO. 10, Queen-street, Auckland, July 7,1577. TKTEWMARKET ROAD DISTRICT. The Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers of the above District will be held in the Newmarket Jliill on FRIDAY, the 20th day of July, at 7.30 p.m. Business :To elect Trustees, Audi'ors. and Fe»ce-viewers for the ensuing year, and to re ceive Report of outgoing Trustees. P. G. CLAYTON, Chairman. OTAHUHU HIGHWAY DISTRICT. . The Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers will be held in theOtahuhu Public Hall on Wednes day. July IS, at 7.30 p.m., to receive Statement of Accounts, and iix a Rate, elect Trustees, Auditors, and Fence-viewers. JNO. GORDON", Chairman. A RCH HILL HIGHWAY DISTRICT. The Annual Meeting ot the Ratepayers of the above District will be held at the Newton Hall, Karangahape Road, on FRIDAY, 20th Ju'y, 1877, at 7.39 p.m., for'the purpose of receiving Balance-sheet and discussing the amount of Rate to be levied for the current year, and the election of. Trustees, Auditors, and Fence Viewers. E. W. MORRISON, Chairman Arch-Hill Highway District. ■vteWton highway"district. The Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers of the above District, will be held at the Star Hotel, Newton, on TUESDAY, the 17th day of July, at 7 p.m. To receive Baluncc-shect, elect Trustees and Auditors, and discuss the amount of Rate for the ensuing year. ROBERT T. WARNOCK, Chairman. July 2,1877. "\TEW ZEALAND INSURANCE _TM COMPANY. The Ordinary HALF-YEARLY MEETING of Shareholders will be held at, the Ofiices of the Company, Auckland, at 2 p.m. on WEDNES DAY, the 11th July, to receive the Report. The Transfer Books will be Closed from the 28th instant till the 11th prox. By order of the Board. GEORGE P. PIERCE, Manager. June 26,1877. A LBURNIA GOLD MINING COM- J\. PANY (REGISTERED). A DIVIDEND of Ten Shillings per Share will be payable at the Company's Office, Wynd ham-strcet, Auckland, on FRIDAY, 13th July, 1877. H. N. GA.RLAND, Manager. ARBOUR VIEW GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). Shareholders are reminded that the Eight Cail, of One Shilling per Share, was due on the 13th June last. Payment of the same is re quested forthwith. By Order of the Directors, P. TIERNEY, Manager. Coromandel, July 7, 1877. •\TTAITEKAURI GOLD MINING AND W QUARTZ CRUSHING COMPANY (LIMITED). The General Meeting of the above Company will he held at the Mechanic's Institute. Thames, en THURSDAY, the 19th day of July, 18/7, at the hour of 2 o'clock p.m. To receive Directors' Report and Balance sheet, to elect Directors and Auditors for the ensuing year, ana for the transaction of such tther matters as may be deemed requisite. D. G. MAcDONNf LL, Manager. July 1, 1877.



A NEW 4-roomed Veradnah C© .ta< I r\ well finished in and outside, laL^c fr I hold allotment, healthy locality, splendid vie five minutes walk from Q-.ieen-street, will J ; Sold Cheap. Owner leaving Auckland. Ter: to suit purchaser.—Apply at this office. FOR SALE, a Light Spring Cart, wi cushions, lamps, Sec. : also, a Horse a Harness.—Apply at United Service Hotel. r A* 6£4s4\ —VERY PRETTY VILL. t - I dS*®^ VF^r* or" S rooms, fitted with cooki range, grates, water laid on, and overy com nience for a family. £250 of purchase mon • I can remain ac S per cent. —S. Vaile, House a: c I Land Agent. i 4£-| OA —PRETTY COTTAGE, of fo 5 cWJL«/\7. roomS- with every convenicne > good well, &c.: allotment, 33 x 107, fully planti • with fruit trees, ice— S. Yaile, Land Agent. 1 4^l A —BUILDING ALLOTMEN I rfe^JLx/e from £10 each.-S. Vaile, Hous Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, ne: the Post-office. j£?e> PER ACRE.—Excellent Farm ■ (W'V 270 acres, of realiy good soil; 40acr> . in pass, and fenced; orchard, dwelling-nous outbuildings. &C. One and a half hours I rail, and drive from Auckland—S. Vaile, Lar and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next tl Post-omce. 4? &Q X NEWLY-BUILT House of Groom • t i \,\ , "^ erandah.and every conveniene 1 with Allotment 33 x 99 : only 20 minutes froi ; Market-house.—S Vaile, House and Lan Agent. Shortland-street. M" ARKET GARDEN^—For Sale, vei 1 * i«-°^ cap ' 6 miles from Auckland, an exce lent Market Garden in full cultivation, eiul acres in extent.—C. Williamson, Viilcan Lane J£e>i~| to £1000" LENT, on Buildin CW r*4\J Society principles or on any tern to siutborrowers.—C. Williamson. Estate'Agen Vulcan Lane. and Loansnegotiatec rji H E~ N E V A D A HOTEI That well known and most centrally situate hostelry, the Nevada Hotel. Queen-street, now to Let on Lease for a term of years.—Fc particulars apply to C. Williamson, Hotel Broke and Estate Agent, 3, Vulcan Lane. Ip OUR PER CENT! £4 per cent !- I can sell Three Good Freehold Cottage; within eight minutes walk of the Union Ban! for £300. I can take £90 deposit, and the balanc I in weekly payments of £1 till paid off, interes to be charged at the end of each year at i pc cent, on each year's balance. The houses ai bringing in 2os. weekly, and the rents could h increased. This is a cbance seldom met witl I will sell one or the three There is a goo well.—F. G. EWINGTON, House Agent? Si Queen-street. rp Farmers and others For Sale, in lots to <roit buyers, 200 tons Goo( Manure. —B. Gittos and Sons. moTET, a 6-rooraed House in Edei J Crescent—Apply to G. T. Chapman Bookseller, Queen-street. FOR SALE, a good four-roomed House also, a new .six-roomed House, both con veniently situated.—H. Partington, House an< Land Agent. ~A WELL - FINISHED"' five-roomet -CS_ House For Sale or To Let, ten minute walk from Queen-street.—Apply to X , Stai office. HOUSE TO LET in Chapel-street - near St. Matthew's Church.—Appiy t< Mr. Major, WeUesley-street. MfTlO LET, a 4-roomed Cottage anc -fl_ good Harden, adjoiirlng the Rail way Station. Kllerslie : rent low.—James A. Brown. Ellerslie Hotel. TO LET, a, four-roomed House ; rent, 8s? per week.-Apply York Hotel. TO LET, a Bedroom and Sitting-room with Fireplace, oft College Road, witl splendid view^—Apply office of this paper. TO LET, weekly, or on lease, for t ~„. , term of l wo Ffare.a eleven-roomed House fitted up as a hrst-class Boarding House Fur uSss^jsag a vaiiurttoH-L- F°"raier TO LET, 11 ten-roomed Houte ir 1 * • Hobson-street. Water laid on. Shop Tc Let in yndham-street.—H. W. Heath, Bani -Buildings. TO LET, in Hobson-street, 4-roome<" Cottage, with -I acre of garden ; rent low Apply M. Foley, Grocer, Hobson-street. TO LET, a seven-roomed House, good supply of water, in Duke-street. Newton. Rent, 10s.—Apply Mrs. Middlebrook, on the premises. TO LET, for a term to be agreed upon, that Corner Allotmant. fronting upon Queen and Grey-streets, and adjoining the Army and Navy Hotel. TO LET, in St. George's Bay Road, a new Villa Residence, with front and back verandah, four fire-places, weii. and rain water and other requisites.—Apply to R. Reals. nno LET, a House of six rooms, with J an acre of ground attached, in the best part ot Symonds-street. To a respectable tenant, the rent will be very reasonable —Mi" Brathwaite^jGrrafton Road, next Dr. Philson's". WELL - FINISHED and neatly-far^ nished Apartments to let at Turner street opposite front of the Wesleyan College, third house past Ridings' Boarding-house, with o^vithoiit board, on reasonable terms. TO LET, a Cottage m AJten Koad.— Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. r|lo LET, nine-room ed House, Park JL lload, beautiful view of harbour, good garden well planted with fruit trees; a most desirable residence.- -rl. Partington, House and Land Agent, Stichburys. TO IiET, a comfortable five-roomed House, within a few minutes' walk of the union Bank.—H. Parlington, House and Land Agent, Stic ibury's Buildings. TO LET, a nice Front Room, with fire-place, suitable for two men or a married couple without children, near the wharfs—Apply this office. TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwclling-liouse, with Stable, Coach-house, and. about one acre choice volcanic land Rent A ls; en Per week.—Apply to W. Aitkeu, Land TO~LET, the Residence of Sir George _ Amey, at Remuera, lately occupied by P. Comisky, Esq., comprising Twelve Rooms and Oflicos complete, together with Ten Acres of Land, tastefully laid out. APPIJ" to W. AITKEN, Land Agent. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, with office fittings, tire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the lav,-, v.'me, or gene"?l mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. LOYAL ORANGE INSTITUTION OF NEW ZEALAND. -/sjS. THE <i?§g§?M ANNI7ERS AEY JjjEiM^Xjt "WILL BH J^^^^^^\ CELEBRATED • The Brethren will meet at the LOT>GE ROOM, Newton, at ONE O'CLOCK, and Proceed to ST. MARY'S CHURCH, Parnell, where DrviNE Service will be conducted by the RST. AKCH DEACON MAUNSELL, D D. Offerings will be taken in aid of the Young Men's Christian Association. THE- SOIREE Will be held at the CHORAL HALL, at six o'clock sharp, after which the Brethren will be addressed by various Ministers and Friends. TICKETS, 2s. Cd. ftach, may bo had of any Member of the Grand Lodge ; at Mr. Wayte's, Bookseller, Qucjn-street; and at the Door of the Hall. By order of the W.G.M. YOUNG DIAMOND LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 10. <^kL-. The Brethr -n will meet at the Lodge /£&£!} room, Newton, on THURSDAY, 12!h — - —-*^July, at 10 a-m. By order of the W.M. B. PATTERSON. MUSIC!! MUSIC!!! REDUCTION IN THE TRICE OI SHEET MUSIC ! J. BE OWN & SON, Shoetlandstreet, For the future SHEET MUSIC published a' Is. will be sold at 35., and that at 3s. will be sou at 2s. 6d. No Music will be Booked, and anj Accounts must be paid before the 27th instant to Receive the Benefit of the Reduction. J. .DROWN & k>JN will be rpen or SATURDAY till 9 p.m. till further notice.



le- 'T ° ° ° NJLR A C T °R S" h* To"™-f Tm J?^? L or Sl° Extension of the be lanranga Town Wharf. Plans and specifica ms tions may be seen at Mr. it. C. Jordan's office, Taurang.-i, and at Mr. H. Recs George's office th JJrt^treet, Auckland, on and after the 2nd of nd Tenders to be sent in to Mr. R. C. Jordan — tvflU^ ncra' endt>rsed der for Extension of A Si Tauranga. Town Wharf," by noon on the •a m Tel«gi"aphic Tenders received by R. c. Jordon «£ iauransa. until noon :«)th July, if written ten-' nri , ers i are deposited with H. It. George Auck uu- land, at the same. time. The lowest or any tender not necessar;ly llr accepted. ' ;e> R. C. JORDAN. Ed mENDERS are retired for Laboiir only —( JL according to plan and specification, for a .b Dwelling in College Road, by Thursday, 12th ;e , instant, at 12 noon, at J. Moppet's office. Plan xt to be seen after to-day, the 10th July. Not bound to accept any Tender. of "DALACE DINiNG, OYSTER, AND es -L SUPPER ROOMS, c, Two doors past Hemus & Hanna's. )y J* J. LEE begs to inform his numerous friends, 10 and the public generally, that he is about open ing the above Dining1 and Suoper Rooms, and. s trusts by every attention to obtain a share of c, their support. A Good Shilling Ordinary from tn 12 to 3. Meals at all hours. PARNEIJTaTFoY ! — Fresh (jy-teis landed this day.— Lownde's New Slop, '.V next Alexandra Hotel. it X OST. on Saturday last, either in Auck- JLJ land or Newmarket, two £1 notes.—Finder — will receive Five Shillings reward on leaving 'o same at this office. ¥ "§>OAB,D and RESIDENCE.— Superior i. -*-* accommodation, with use of p«ho : — healthy situation. Terms moderate.— Apply to ■*■ -Airs. Cope. Warwick Holism. Pitt-street. d is )r DRESS l/rATEIUALS 9, AT £ZT REDUCED PRICES ! TB» 5t ■c SILK VELVET JACKETS 1(3 AT d HALF PRICE ! ! "Si a xt. Atkins Has Reduced the Prices of a Large Lot of 'Winter Dress Materials, and has also 11 Purchased Heavy Lines at Job Prices. i, lie has also jtst opened all the New Shades (Prunes, Navy Blue, Myrtle, Chocolate, Sec), in ,- ijQk SATIN CLOTHS, TRAILS, &C. ~W» These Colours, now so much worn, have — not been procurable for some time back. I In this second ahipment will be found s some Very Choice Goods. Also * BLACK SILKS, at the old prices ! 3 __, IH.AT X I N S Has also Just Purchased a heavy line of " LADIES' SILK VELVET JACKETS, AT A DISCOUNT. — They will be Sold at- about *S" HALF PRICE l Remnants of Dress Materials to be Gleared-out t at AXY REASONABLE PBICK. Blankets, Sheetings, Quilts, Table Linen, > Long Curtains, Calicoes, Flannels, and all Manchester Goods, of best makes, [ and at the Lowest Price for the 3 quality, in Auckland. Cheap Tweeds foe Boy's Wear. 1 at 2s. lid. and 3s. 6d., worth 4s. to ss. i THE LAKGE STOCK OF MOSGIEL AND OTHER TWEEDS IN THE CITY. A SPLENDID STOCK OF CLOTHING, , in Auckland-made, Melbourne, i and Imported. ) , ■{ H. ATKINS, y : /^1 RE AT /CLEARING OALE — OF — [ WINTER STOCK. ■ ear limited to four weeks only \ \ \ A. LINABURY & CO., 20i & 20S, QUEEN-STREET. 1 A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF ; WINTER STOCK HAS THIS DAY COMMENCED. AND WILL ; CONTINUE FOUR WEEKS ONLY, During which the Entire Stock will : be subjected to such a SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PRICE, That the object aimed at, i namely, ■ A LARGE REDUCTION IN STOCK IS SURIS TO BE THE RESULT. From the well-known quality of Goods kepi ! this Popular Establishment, the public may rest assured in getting the Best of Everything at axd Under Wholesale Prices !!! The STOCK consist* of every description of DRAPERY GOODS in SILK-?. SHAWLS, MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS HOSIERY, 'MILLINERY LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDEB CLQTHINTG CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &O. DIiKSSJIAKIN'G OX THE PREMISES. Country Orders carefully and promtly executed. Comparison Invited. THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COSTHI A. L I* r*"RY & C° -204 & 206, QUEEN-STREET. HASHTON & SON, • HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, S, New Zealand Ixsueance Buildings. Queen-street, Auckland. FOR SALE :— ! ROAD.—Comfortable four-roomed Cottage, with wash-house and good well; now let to a good tenant. NEWTON ROAD— Five-roomed House and ■ Shop, well built and complete, registered stove. GRAFTON ROAD.—A comfortable well-built Verandah Cottage, with freehold allotment, 50 feet by 120 feet; 2-stall Stable and good -well. NAPIER-STREET.—A 4-roomed Verandah Cottage, with well, and every convenience. GREAT SOUTH ROAD, near Junction Hotel —Aicomfortable six-roomed Verandah. Cottage, with an acre of Land in grass. PONSON3Y.—Six-roomed House, with out buildings, large garden and paddock, about 11 acres in all. WAKEFIELD-STREET.—Four Allotments, ■ with two Cottages erected thereon. The pro perty has a frontage to Wakefield-street and another to Edwardes-street. NORTH SHORE.-Good 3ites for small Homesteads of from one to five acres on the road to the Lake. WAIUKU.—Farm of 259 acres, with a good seven-roomed House, stable, and outbuildings, ' well fenced, and a large portion in good grass. TO BE LET :— A la.rge and commodious House in a very t central and healthy situation. The premises are in excellent order, with gas and water laid on. The House contains a very large drawing room and dining-room, pleasant parlours, and several bedrooms, kitchen, scullery, and pan tries. The House can be let either furnished or ■ unfurnished, and for c. term, if required. I NAPIER-STREET.—A four-roomed Cottage, with verandah and garden, and good welt. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Six-roomed Uot , tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, 1 situated near Junction Hotel. QUEEN-STREET.—Those centrally situated premises in Queen-street, adjoining Arthur's Auction Mart, now in the occupation of Mr. C. Burton. Confectioner. For Lease for a term of t seven years. i KO\ AL HOTEL.—Premises in Eden Crescent, formerly known as the Royal Hotel, for Lease. BGREAT NORTH ROAD.—A six-roomed Cot age in a open and healthy locality, facing the 7 )urrey Hills Estate, verandah, well, tank, and every convenience. \ C USTOM HO USE-STREET.—Large and com modious Stores in Custom-house-street. Tie Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry aid. at-proof. , H. ASHTON4& SON, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Biukangs.