he considered that if be paid up by that time, the machine Avould be his. His Wrr-ship reminded defendant that he had agreed to pay 20s a month, and con sequently, tis he bad tailed in his payment the agreement was broken. Mr I.eal said that Mr Clarkson was Avillimr to deal fairly with defendant, ami wouldV.ree to any reasonable terms. _ His Worship sail defendant must either pay the money or give up the machine. The defendant agreed to give up Ihe machine at once. Costs £2 ss.

POLICE COURT This Day.

(Before R. C. BarstoAV Esq.R.M) TIPPLERS THREE. —Robert Harris, Samuel Jones, and Robert Sullivan Avere charged Avith being drunk, the two former were fined 5s each and the hitter 20s and costs, he having been found fighting in Wake iield-street.

FISH, ALIVE OH ! Edward Gargan, a tall, poAverful man, avus charged Avith purloining three fish, value Is, the property of Louisa Lucas ; also Avith assaulting Constable Abrams, and destroying his tunic, value £2 15s. The prisoner said be kncAV nothing of the charges, being drunk at the time. He might have prigged the fish for a lark, and might have torn the constable's coat. If lie did the mischief it was very stupid of him.

Constable Abrams deposed to the facts. His Worship said prisoner must pay hu las folly, viz., fine 10s, damage to coat £2, and costs 4s, or a month's imprisonment. _ Mr Morrison, of Karangakapc road, said he bad known the prisoner for five years as ii respectable Avorking man. He would be a Good Templar for six mouths, and then he Avould break out for a time. Mrs Oargan, who stood Aveeping in Court, said she would endeavour to find the moiuey to liberate her husband.

MOON L! GHT EX ERCISE.

William O'Brien, a native of Tipperary, Avas charged under the Vagrant Act Avith being drunk and lighting in Albeit Street, Avith intent to commit a breach of the peace. The prisoner pleaded guilty, he Avas drunk. The officer proved that prisoner >vas m Albert-street at ten o'clock last night, in a half nude state, with a crowd around him, challenging all the world to come out and light, including the armies of Russia and Turkey. He aimed a blow- at one man, avlio ran away. He then addressed him self to the " man in the moon," and implored him, .villi an oath, to come doAvn and have a licking,

His Worship : Whathavc you to say in vindication of your foolish conduct ? Prisoner, nothing, sir, nothing. Fined 40s and costs or 14 days' imprison ment with hard labour.

This Avas all the business.

MEETINGS AND AMUSEMENTS.

A lecture of an interesting character on Eng lish poets will be given on Tuesday evening, in the lecture hall of the' Young Men's Christian Association, by Mr C. .". Searle, whose general knowledge of English literature eminently quali fies him for his pleasant task. The musical selections will be given by a powerful choir of twenty voicr.s, under the direction of Mr Chas. Blomrield. als - madrigals and songs from the i dramatists and poets of early and modern times. The poets from whose writings extracts will be afforded include Shakespeare, Milton, Pope, and Byron, also from the poetical prose of Dickens, and the humourous productions of the author of the " Song of a Shirt." Each of these distinguished writers form a separate study, and such passages will be produced as best supply, in a brief picture, a tair estimate of each "author. Pope's poetry is little read in these days, except, by students of the divine art, and persons who are not satisfied with the arti- ! iicialism of the age, yet his " Essay on Man " ; contains more lines of proverbial wisdom than i any other poem of equal length in the language ; and his sterling ode "The Dying Christian to his Soul." will be valued in years to come. Byron possibly is better known than either Milton or Pope, by the fine poem of "Childe Harold" rather than by his metaphysical dramas, which And but few admirers. Hood again, with his sly humour, and tender sympathies . with suffering humanity, is a poet of a different | type from his predecessor in song. From these i and others Mr s=_arle will give specimens, with critical remarks and explanatory observations, i on Tuesday evening, and which we will feel and we will prove an intellectual feast to those who can appreciate and enjoy an evening with some of England's choicest minstrels. Mr H. A. Severn will deliver the second of . his experimental lectures on galvanism, etc,, ' this evening in the Auckland Institute, at eight , o'clock. ... _ . . The manager of the Temperance A anety Troupe h*s provided a capital programme for this evening's entertainment in the Albert-street j Hall. Besides an addres« hy the chairman, Mr j Mettam will sing the favourite Swansea song of ; " Johnny Morgan;" Mr Culpan.who has returned j from a lengthened sojourn in the New Hebrides, j will sing the "Old ."exton ;" Mrs Smith, the "Vacant Chair;" and Mr Sccats will give Camp bell's fine melody. " Ye Mariners of England.. Ale=srs PhiJpot, Mettam, Hoggard, and Butsch- , l_ow will also take part in the entertainment, which will close with the pathetic farce of the "Photographic Studio," in which several well- , known portraits will be produc d.

NEW HALL AT ARATAPU.

Our Wairoa (Kaipara. correspondent writes: - Our new hall was opened on Friday, the 2.jth inst. The building is a fine structure, the best of its kind in the province north of Auckland. and would be a credit to Auckland itself. Architects and master builders might profit by an inspection. The material is the very best, and the workmanship excellent. The size of the building is 00 feet by 2 . feet; anterooms at tke back. 20 feet by 11 feet; porch, 10 feet by S feet. The windows of the mair building,!! feet coloured glass. The material was given by the Sash and" Door Co., the labour paid for by the employes. The builder's contract was £101, and extras £0. An entertainment took place on Friday, the 27th ulto., for the purpose of raising a smalt amount of money to pay the balance due to contractors. Tickets were issued to admit to concert at 2s Gd each, and to admit to concert and ball, 5s each. Keats were furnished for 3;>o persons, which were all occupied. It was the largest gathering of Europeans on the Wairoa. The hall was splendidly decorated, and lit up by four chandeliers. The concert was under the condnctorship of Mr Higgs, and was quite a success, reflecting great credit upon those who took part in it, especially Mr Gooch, who so ably presided at the piano, and other lady singers. At 10 o'clock dancing commenced, when the hall was literally crowded, not less than sixty couples occupying the floor. It seemed a problem where all the people came from (showing what progress the Wairoa has made). Refreshments were plentifully pro vided, and dancing kept up until 0 o clock on Saturday morning. Everybody was welt pleased and satisfied, all having thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The hall is to be opened for religious services to ministers of any de nomination. ______________________________________

Our Goldfields.

THE ALEURNIA. The excitement on 'Change with regred to this mine was still ripe this morning. Shares touched £9 5s before 1 o'clock. The folloAving telegram Avas received : - " Grahaaistown, this day.

'•' To H. N. Garland, Auckland

'■'One hundred pounds rich specimens. Good gold sheAving on foot, and half Avide in Avest drive. No shot to-day. * Will break down on Monday.—S. Gribble."

Auckland G.M.C. —The main drive is still going through a kindly sand-stone, and a nice looking leader <J inches thick was cut through at the end. of last Aveck. This morning the manager put on some men to clear away a place ready for driving on the laro-e reef, which is a body ot stone fully 12 feet Avide, and when broken into shows some very nice looking stone, and I have no doubt but Avhat some rich, stone Avill be met Avith in driving on it.

WAIKATO STEAM NAVIGATION.

The shareholders of the AVaikato Steam Navi gation Company held their annual geneial meeting yesterday afternoon, in the Oin_e 01 Mr Scherii, Fort-street. Mr C. C. McMillan in the chair. A favourable report was react oj ->ii Scherff, and adopted. The balance sheet was as follows: Dr.—To the Bank of New Zealand loan account, £2,51)0; sundry creditors. £/.)0 10_ 8d ; bills payable. Sl.iiSl i:_ 7(1; tot;4 l! a__! n ''(;!; s' ■c. -_-S=3d- capital. (1000 shares at £10) £10,000 ; profits used account, £2,867 Is Id; net profit. £31110s Gd; total. £21,21013s Id. Cr.-By steamers £3,000; barges, £1.120; steamers outfit, £300; iwceivin"- stores and buildings, £1453 ; materials, tools aw 1 sundries, £133S 13s 3d; re-purchased shares (20 at £S), £100; debtors, £1720 10s 7d: cash in Bank of New Z .aland, Ngamwahm, -.1510 7s "d Bank of New Zealand. Auckland, £175 Gs 3d; in hand, £96 9s lOd; total assets, £10,210 13s Id; uncalled capital, £2000; total. £21.210 13s Id. The election of officers wan the next business, v. hen Mes-rs John Robertuu. John Buchanan, James Lindsay, and Fra~>. Scherff were elected on the directorate, and Ml' Waymouth was elected auditor.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FEOAI OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) GRAHAMSTOWN, this day. THE ALBURNIA. I have just been to the Aiburnia. There is a splendid show of gold in the Sons of Freedom reef. From floor to roof there is a bank of gold averaging IS inches thick. 1 cAvt specimens were broken out this morning. Messrs Macfarlane and Garland visited the mine this morning. CRUSHINGS. Moanatairi.—The return is 605 ozs. Bagnall's (Golden Calf) tribute has 97ozs. Kncebone's Moanatairi, 71ozs. S___-_E.EMARI_.ET. Sales : Moanatairi, £7 10s, £S 7s Gd; Caledonian, 725; Cure, 9s to 9s 9d ; Ai burnia, £S, £9 10s, £9 5s ; City of London, 14s 3d ; Queen of May, double, 17s ; con tributing, 7s (id ; Waitekauri, 12s (>'d, 14s ; Welcome, 5s Gd ; Homeward Bound, 27s ; Alma, 6s; Comstock. 7d. Sellers : Moanatairi, £8 5s ; Kuranui, 20s ; Aiburnia, £9 7s Gd ; City of London, 15s ; Waitekauri, 15s Gd. Buyers: Aiburnia, £9 2s Gd ; Piako, 12s Gd ; Queen of May (dble), lGs., contributing 7s Gd. HomcA.ard Bound, Is 9d ; (hue, 9s Gd.

RUSSELL, this day. Arrivals : Start, Phoenix, Golden Isle, and Elsinore. Loaded : Christina, Dream, Fawn, and Whangarei. Sailed : Spitfire.

COROMANDEL, this day, TOKATEA.

TOKATEA.— The manager reports having obtained a feAV pounds of pickeil stone from No. 3 rise, and also from a stope going in from No. 6 rise. A little gold is seen in the stope of No. 2 rise. Work in the other stopes is progressing satisfactorily. The ground is hard in No. 7 level. The general return for fortnight, including lOOlbs of picked stone, is 70 ozs. of gold. The Waverly obtained 20o_s gold from 40ibs of specimens crushed yesterday. The Kapanga cut a cross leader and ob tained ti small quantity of rich stone. This neAv leader is an important jfeature in the mine, as it tends to prove other leaders, lodes, and veins bearing gold, besides those known, will be intersected, its the mine is opened, etc.

Royal Oak. —The manager reports twenty eight pounds of spocimens from the Little and Good leader. Little gold is seen in No. 3 lpader in the lower block opened out to .yards the Pride of Tokatea. Blotches of gold are seen in the stone. About 70 tons of stuff in paddock and fifty eight pounds specimens on hand.

Court House Creek. —Evans and party start crushing on good stub'from this mine on Monday.

FAREWELL TESTIMONIAL.

General regret is expressed at Mr Basly, the manager of the Bank of New Zealand, leaving the district, as he was so avcll known here, and generally liked. A testi monial in the shape of a purse of sovereigns and an address Avill be presented to him before leaving by the people in token of their regard and esteem.

MINING INS.PECTION.

Mr -Icllhone, Inspector of Miners Rights, arrived last night, and visits Mercury Bay and Whangapoua to-day. Mr Knight, Auditor-General, and Mr Rose, Inspector of Post-offices, arrived last night, and left by steamer to-day.

(Per Press Agency.)

INVECARGILL, this day BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION."

At a meeting of citizens it Avas resolved that a Benevolent Institution should be provided for Southland, an iniluential committee Avas appointed to take further action in the matter.

DUNEDIN, this day ILLICIT STILLS.

Two illicit stills have been found in Avork ing order tit Opoho,two miles from Dunedin. Ihcy were owned by Mr Alexander Wylie, ex-policeman.

PORT CHALMERS, this day. Arrived : Brig Miss Killmansegg, from Mercury Bay.

CORRESPONDENCE.

A large number of letters have been awaiting a chance of insertion for several days. AA re are compelled to give the substance of them in the briefest possible compass. Unsavoury. "One who knows" complains of the police allowing a house of ill-fame in Edwards-street, and not attending to certain circumstances reported to them in respect of an oyster saloon.

City Grievance. —"A labourer" complains of the action of the Mayor in the appointment of an officer to superintend the loading of carts at Mount Eden, and the manner in which the work is carried out. He says, "I know there were a great number of applicants for the oftice, in ever, way comnetent to perform the duties required, men of long standing in Auckland, and who had been ratepayers for tiftcen years, who really needfid employment." lie also takes the Mayo, to task for another appointment, of a comparatively recent arrival, while many old ratepayers Avero ready and willing to accept the work.

Mi; B-AYGROY- writes upon the merits of his case in the Resident Magistrate's Court, con tending that he has been victimised. (The case is one which has come before the Court, when both sides had an opportunity for making them selves heard, and it possesses no feature of interest to anyone but the litigants. AViiere the Monwy Goes to.—"A Commer cial traveller" calls attention to the fact that it is no wonder Auckland people are c vying out about dull times, when they sent, their money out of the city for .mods that can be supplied cheaper and better here. He mentions the case of a traveller for a Dunedin brewery who was in town, and shewed our correspondent his memo randum book. He said that Dunedin excepted, he had done more business in the Province of Auckland than in any other part of the colony. His orders included 80 hhds from one, respected pub not a hundred miles from Hobson-street, and others for the following: 50. 20, 15, 10, 8, (5, and 5 hhds respectively for various people and parts. He remarks, " I would like to ask our respected publicans if they get it cheaper or better, and answer emphatically, ' No.'" I have been all over the colonies, and in.no place ha \'e I seen better beer than that produced by some of our local brewers, and even though Dunedingor foreign ales were better or cheaper, would it not be better to keep the money in the place for a locally produced article than send about £000 per month out of Auckland for this commodity alone. No wonder our working men are walking about the streets of Auckland vs ith no work to do, and no money in their pockets. No place that I have been in any part of the colonies do they send to other places for beer when they can produce it them selves. AVorking men and consumers, take ad vice Those Avhb import, beer, import men also to pay for it. and drink it. Keep your money in the place, and then employment will not be so scarce as at present." McGkath's Case.—We have a long letter in favour of McGrath, who is now suffering a long term of imprisonment for beating his wife. The Avriter was a shipmate of McGrath, and bore a very good character on board the vessc'. He was in his opinion, more sinned against than sinniag. He thinks if the pnblic knew the provocation he received from the unfaithfulness and intemperate habits of his wife, they Avould sympathise with him, and would move tor a mitigation of his penalty. Pay of Gaol Officials.—We have two letters, drawing attention to the inequality between thepaydfgaolotlicialsin Auckland and the South. "Pro Bono Publico" says:-" On comparing the salaries of these, officers with the General Government Gazette. I find the Dunedin gaoler receives a salary of ..500 per annum,, Avhilc the officer holdirag the same appointment here re ceives £120, rather a woeful difference. _ \\ ara ers on an average in the Southern provinces of New Zealand received IDs per diem, while here, we have a first-elasss and energetic Stan, receiving the munificent sum of 0s 2d per diem (I speak ironically). Some, of these officers have seen service both in N Tew Zealand and at home, in fact 'we have officers who have served 12 years in this department, and who arc still drawing the same pay as when they cntereu. To make matters worse, most of these officers have large families. The duties of this staff are moat onerous, when avc take into consider ation the average number of paisoners under going imprisonment daily as compared with Dunedin. Auckland daily average. ISO: Dune din average, 130. Auckland has also a much smaller staff. The warders here, on an average, are on duty 21 hours out of .8. " G.C.8." states from at ten years' experience of "-aoi duty, that the " Auckland gaol officials are the most over worked and worst-paid offi cials in Her Majesty's colonies, and with refer ence to steadiness and efficiency they could not be excelled." He draws attention to the anomaly that'e.-en the Governor of such small gaols as those at Napier and Nelson, are getting £300 a year The circumstance, together with the other appropriations for former provincial de partments, should receive the attention of Auckland members.

The City Couxcil and the Labour Meet ing.—"A Labourer" discussing this subject, says: Sir.—ln the "Herald" of the 14th inst. there was v letter from the Mayor.to Mr Staines, chairman of the meeting of the unemployed, stating that the chairman was the proper person I to forward the resolutions, he (the Mayor) de ' clined doing so, especially as at a meeting of the I whole Council they decided there were state ments in those resolutions which they could not endorse. Now, Sir, when the deputation of the unemployed waited upon his Worship with the petition "signed by over 200 labourers out of employment, asking him to call a public meeting of the unemployed, he said he couldn't see what good a public meeting would do us, and itmight in. lire the province, and strongiy advised us to alter the petition, so as to empower him to appeal to the General Government for work, and also to request him (the Mayor) and City Council to commence some work in the mean time, pending the Government's answer, A\ rcli. we foolishly followed his advice, and the consequence was for near a fortnight no work | was given us until we called a meeting ourselves 1 and on tt c t-venin;. of that, moating a notice was | published in the Star that " Collingwood-street, i would be opened tons on the following Mor day,' | which evidently was thrown as a sop to I stop our mouths, and even then Ihe Council took i advantage of our helplessness, and offered only starvation prices, for when the engineer was told that men could not earn wages at the price, he said it was not given us to earn A.ages, but only to keep us from starving. His Worship also promised to do all that lay in his power for us, and as those resolutions were embodied chiefly from the advice he gave us. and our | former petition had been addressed to him, we naturally thought that he was the most proper and fitting person, and that they would haA-e more weight going through him. And we. would like to know by what authority he called the council together to study the resolutions we asked him personally to forward. And also what statements there were in those resolutions that the council could not endorse. l_3t them stand out, and state wherein we were wrong, and not. decide against us without giving us the means of replying to and defending our resolu tions. But I suppose if the cry of distress was to go up from Auckland His Worship wouldn't float the remaining __...,000 AVater AVorks Loan so easily. That, I reckon, is where the shoe pinches." ___________

THE HAUKESBURY MEETING.

By a cablegram received last night, Aye get the results of the first day's racing at the Hawkosbtiry Spring Meeting of the season in Australia. We learn that Woodlands Avon the Guineas, and Janitor the Handi cap. The ILiAvkcsbiuy Guineas is run for by three-year-olds, and throws about as much light upon the A.J.C. and P.K.C. Derbies its the Biennial Stakes at New market. The Hon. Mr White's great three year-old Chester avus engaged, but as avc learn from the "Australasian" of the 4th inst,, avus scratched both for this race and the Sydney Metropolitan on the Ist inst. Woodbinds is a black or brown cob, bo belongj'to Mr Silbcrbery. He is engaged in the Melbourne Cup with the feather of sst. 71bs, so that if lie is any thing out of the ordinary run, he should stand a big show for the great race. Janitor is a Avcll-known public performer, aud has won so vent 1 of the second class races on the other side. His present victory is, however, the most important lie had scored. He is fiA .years old. and belongs to Mr Mayo. He is likewise engaged in the Melbourne Cup, for Avhich his Aveight is 7st lOlbs.

The Ncav Zealand Shipping Company held their annual meeting tit Christchurch yesterday, Mr J. L. Coster in the chair. The report Avas read and adopted. The report stated that the Company has had to contend Avitli severe competition, and that an Insurance fund had been instituted which had £1348 4s 2d to its credit. The balance to credit of prolit and loss account, .June 30, was £19, 106, whicli it Avas resolved to appropriate as follows : —Addition to reserve fund, £6250 ; dividend, 8 per cent, per annum, £10,000; cany forward to profit and loss (ucav) account. £2S;.(i. The balance-sheet accompanying the report showed the net profits of the past year to haA-e been £15,288. The retiring directors Avere re-elected, and Mr Coster re-elected cl aunian.

The application for shares in the Union Insurance Company continue to conic in. It has been computed from telegraphic returns that the number already received amounts to 704,801 and as the bank agencies have not completed their returns;, the number nuiAr lie fairly esti mated at, 800,000.

The Occidental Cafe has been re-opened with first-class appointmenc.

The extraordinary seasons that wo have had for the last two years have produced beef and mutton equal to what Aye have been used to seeing in England, fed on turnips and oil cake ; similar quality can.be had at the undersigned, and the public are respectfully requested not to buy inferior quality Avlicn they can get the primes, at the following cash prices on Saturday:—

Fore-qr. mutton, 2d ; leg mutton, 3d ; loins mutton, 3d ; roast beef,"-- and oil ; boiling beef, 2(1 to 4d ; pork sausages, (id ; best beef sausages, -id ; Walthain pork pies, 4(1 ; turkey, geese, and fowls dressed for tablo. —Gl-OK-iE IIU-MK, Steam Sausage Factory, Quccn-sti cet.

Mr Frank Whiter has been authorised to receive and discharge all debts due to the estate of 11. P. Haydcn. gingerbeer manuftvc, tutor, of AVakefield-strcct.

THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1877.



C< T. JAM ES' L'KES BYT ER lAN IO SABBATH SCHOOL. A 'Musical and Literary Entertainment in connection with the above Sabbath School. will be given in the Church on TUESDAY EVENING, the 21st hist : commencing at Seven o'c.ock. Tickets: Adults, Is; Children, Gd. R-EI-tSSIIMEXTS. NIT ED Ml ."T 11 O D IST F HEE CHURCH SABBATH SCHOOLS. Pitt aad Vincent-streets. The Anniversary Sermons will be Preached (D.V.) on SUNDAY, August 19, 1877. In the Morning, at 11 o'clock, by the Rev. .1. A. Caygill, and in the Evening, at 6.30, by the Rev. It. Taylor. An Address to Parents and Children in the Afternoon. »t 3 o'clock, by the Rev. Allan Webb. Colleei iuins at eacli Service in aid of the School Funds. On Tx-esuay, Augus; _'!st, a A PUBLIC TEA MEETING in the f-chool-room. After Tea a Meeting in the Chapel, Chairman—Rev. R. Taylor, and Addresses will be delivered by Mitiisters, Teachers, and Friends. Tickets, Is (id. each. WESLEY AN SUNDAY - SCHOOL, PONSONBY. GRAND ENTERTAINMENT, Consisting of Readings, Recitations. Songs. Glees, Duets, and Choruses, on behalf of the School Funds, on FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, 21th AUGUST. Tickets, One Shilling; to be obtained from any of the Teachers. WE SLE VA N METHODIST CHURCH* ONEHUNGA. The New AVesleyan Church at Onehunga Avill be opened on SUNDAY next, the 19th inst. SERMONS will be preached in the morning at 11, by the Rev. Thos. Buddie ; Afternoon, at 3, Rev. Win. Tinsley ; Evening, at 6 30, Rev. W. J. Williams. A SOIREE and PUBLIC MEETING on TUBSDAY, the 21st inst. Tea at 0 p.m. "^OTT ESLE VA N CHURC HE S. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET.—Morning, 11, Rev. Wm. J. Williams : Evening. G. 30. Rev. A\ r. Kirk. PARNELL.—Morning, 11, Mr. Martin ; Even ing. 0.30, Rev. W. J. Williams. GRAFTON ROAD. - Morning. 11, Rev. T. Buddie ; Evening, 0.30, Mr. Beaumont. UNION-STREET.—Morning, 11. Mr. J. N. Buttle; Evening, 0.30, Mr. Carr. PONSONBY.— Morning, 11, Rev. W. Kirk; Evening. G. 30. Mr. Martin. NEW NORTH ROAD.--Afternoon. 2.30, Mr. Hogg; Evening, 0.30, Mr. AVykes. NORTH SHOKE.—Morning, 11, Mr. Carr; Evening. 6.30, Mr. J. N. Buttle. MOUNT EDEN.—Morning. 11, Mr. AA'ykes. CON GRE GAT IO NA L C H URCH, Beresford-street. —Sunday Services, Aug. 10.—Rca-. J. Robertson, M.A., will preach in the Morning, at 11; and in the Evening, at 6.30. Subiects: Morning—" Wonderful Love," Even ing—Exposition of the Book of Proverbs. X. : " Perilous Paths, and how to avoid them." (con i tinued). _ JTNIT ED M ETH ODIS T FREE $_J CHURCH, .iuiic-on of Pitt and Vincent streets. —DiA-ine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11; Evening, at 6.30. /Christians -I____ttng house, \_J Hobson and Cook-streets. —To-morrow, 0.30 p.m. Subject; " From Heaven or of Men," by T. H. Jennings. No Collection. P"~^-IMITIVE METHODIST CHUROH, Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services :— To-morrow—Morning and Erening, by the Rev. B. J. Wcstbrooke.



PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Devon port, North Shore.—Divine Service will he conducted in this Church to-morrow (Sunday) 19th instant. Morning, at 11 o'clock, by Mr. Bruce : Evening, at 6.39 o'clock, by Mr. Wright. ORNE-STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Eager, 8.A., Sunday. A«,'. IS.— Morning: "God's Love and Our Evening: " Popular Educa tion. On some of the important points involved in the present controversy." mHEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening ___ Services mnder the conduct of th« Young Men's Christian Association), August 19, 1577. Doors open at 7.30: Service to begin at, 8, and close at 0 p.m. All are invited. Seats free. S~T ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—Divine Service will be con ducted To-morrow, in the Morning and Evening, by the Rev. Mr. Evans. NITED MET HOI) IST EREE CHURCH, Temperance Hall Albert street.—Divine Service every Lord's Day. — Morning, at 11: and in the Evening, at 0.30. RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Alexandra-street. — Sabbath Services :— Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 0.30, Rev. Win. Tinsley. HP, R E N N A N, a BOOT & SHOEMAKER. Queen-street, opposite the Firebell, Begs to call attention to the superior Quality of his Goods. Elastic Side Boots, from 2s. (id. -to 16s. per pair; our own make, from Ills. Quality and Fit Guaranteed. All styles of fashionable Boots, &c, made to order at the lowest price. L "AMI. ! LAMB ! !~l___Mß. ! !—PkstTf the Season. Choice Napier and Provin cial Boast Beef. Id to od ; Boiling Beef, 2d to Id; Legs Mutton, 3d: Loins Mutton, 3d; Pore- Quarters, 2d ; Bacon, Od to Sd; Watling Fork Pies, Id each; Pork Sausages, Od; best Beef Sausages, that have never been approached, ■Id per lb. Customers, please come early as both shops get so incoiiA'eniently crowded Aye posi tively cannot serve you. Come early on Satur day.—GEOßGE HULME, Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-street. TN DE PEN I)E N T "ORDER- OF~M.EE .1 TEMPLARS.—The Usual Monthly Quad rille Party will be held in the Oddfellow's Hall, Cook-street, on Tuesday, the 21st May, 1877. Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock p.m. ■I. G. B-KREQUIST, Manager. QTEAM Hotter than WATER, Water Kj makes Steam, and Steam makes Srusages, and these Delicious Sausages stand unrivalled and unbeaten at Id. per lb.; Mutton, 2d per lb.; Beef, from 2d. per lb.-G. HULME, Queen-st. "\7£7" A T '-"E D, immediately, a good Wheelwright and a General Black smith. — Apply to. Williams and Hounsell, Ngaruawahia. .VaiKato. WANTED to Sell, two Gouts, one with Kid, and other almost kidding ; 10 Fowls, good layers; 7 Ducks, good Kind, all laying.—For address apply Star office. WANTED, a Girl about 14 to 15 to assist in general house work for Pon sonby.—Apply at Lome-street Brass Foundry on Monday afternoon. WANTED, a strong Boy about 14 years of age.- Burke, Bellows-make Wake field-street. W" "ANTED, a Youth, about 16, must be able to write. - Apply on Monday morn ing at 11 o'clock, otiice corner Queen and Short land-streets.—R. C. Greenwood. WANTED, by a young lady, an re engagement as Governess in a family. Acquirements: English, Music, and the Rudi ments of French and Drawing ; good references. Address, "E.H.," Post oflicc, Panmure, near 'Auckland. *\&7 ANT El), a General Servant for the * ▼ country ; must be able to milk.—Apply to Mrs. K. Gibbons, Onehunga. W~ A NTEiTto Purchase, Empty Sacks", any quantity; must, be good and sound. —R, Baird, Victoria-street. "\]£7"ANTED, two or three good Canvas- V V sers ; none but competent hands need apply. A good living to bo made by industrious men." J. Rogers, Book-Depot, Shortland-street. WANTED, a smart Youth, about 1(1 oi ls years of age. to look after the shop.— J. Rogers, 800k 1 Depot. _ \\4ANTEI > "to Sell, a Singer's Sewing V T Machine, cheap; splended worker.— Robertson Brother, Symonds-street. WANTED, a" <J as litter .0 lit (, as Pipes to nine Apartments ; labour only. -Apply to Mr. Mundy, Contractor, Chapel-street, Auckland. "T^TANTED, a smart Waiter.—Apply Vt Albert Hotel. "TySTANTED, by a married couple, two V T Furnished Booms, with use of Kitchen, in a respectable locality.—State terms to ZYX, Star Ollice. WANTED' a strong Boy to milk and make himself generally useful.—Apply at this otiice. WANTED, an experienced Cook and Laundress ; also Apprentices to Mil linery and Dressmaking.—Mrs. Dance opposite Army and Navy. WANTED, a good General Servant; references required.—Apply to Mrs. Hamlin, Epsom. W" ANTE.-Tstnart little Boy, age 12 to 15, to travel with a troupe through New Zealand, and wages first six months 10s. a week and found, higher after that. — Hannaford's Registry. Queen-street. TTtrANTED, by a Gentleman, Board and V V Residence in a family where no other lodgers are received ; well-furnished Bedroom with Sit—ngroom if possible ; within three miles from Auckland; Parnell or Newmarket pre ferred.— Address, with, full particulars, "A.L.." Po-t-oflice, Box 183. WANTED, tA.-o good General Servants. —Mrs. E. Isaacs, Bonna A'ista, Eden Crescent. W~ "ANTED"I-.kiavii, that Cook's 'Bus leaves the Greyhound Hotel for One hunga. at it. 1") a.m.. and 3.15 p.m. Leaves One hunga at 10.50 a.m., and 5 p.m. Sundays, same time. Wanted" known, miis. grice, Newmarket, has opened a Select Registry Otiice for Servants, where the wants of employers and the unemployed will be care fully attended to. Terms moderate. WANTED Known, Men's Handsome Strong Leather Satchels reduced to 3s Od, worth double the money; Handsome two blade Penknives, Is ; DarnmgNeedles. 25for 2d ; Wide Lace, Id per yard; lot of Ribbon, Id per yard: Ribbon Velvet. 18 yards for is; Poll Combs, Id: a few Men's Hats left. Is, Is Od. and 2s; a few Books cheap; Note Paper, unruled, 2d per quire; Ruled ditto. Id: Envelopes. 25 for 3d; Children's Hair Nets, Od; Men's Superior Socks, Od ; Women's Stockings, Od : Slate Pen cils, 9d per 100 ; Lead Pencils, Od per doz. ; Pen holders, Id per doz.; Long Leather Laces, Avith tegs. 2d per doz.; Handy Shovels, Od each.—W. H. Dampicr, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson treet. WANTED, those, or-the friends of those who have had their likenesses taken at McGarrigle's Photographic Gallery, Queen street, to know that they can have their portraits at the low price of Od. each, or Is. per dozen; Maori do., to send home to your friends, the same price ; also, views of the Thames and other parts of Auckland. 3d., od., and !)d. each. —W. H. DAMPIER, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street^ ANTED, Purchasers for the following Cheap Goods, lor Cash : — Superior P_leme Raisins, 5?, d per lb. ; Hobart Town Jam, 8d per tin : lib. tin Fresh Lobsters. lOd ; Salmon. Is; Rice, 3kl; Apples, 2d _b.; the celebrated Duchess of Edinburgh Sauce, only 0d per bottle ; good Pickles, from Gd per bottles. Terms, strictly Cash.—A. E. Collins, Wellington-street, WANTED KNOWN—MUFFINS ! ! ! MUFFINS! MUFFINS !—E. H. PERCY begs to inform his friends and the public gene rally that he has commenced Business in the above line at his late Premises, Lome-street Bakery, and trusts by producing the superior quality of Goods as in former days (unequalled) to merit a continuance of kindly favours and orders. N.B.—May be had at Mr. Waters, Con fectioner, Queen-street, and at the Bakery, Lome-street. A number of good Lads and Men wanted. ANTED to SELL, cheap, (10 sets of Jugs, 3s per set; Plates, 3d, 16, and 6d ; Picture Plates, id each, 3s Od per dozen ; Yellow Pie Dishes, large, Is (Id and 2s ; Chambers, from Is 3d to 2s Od ; Wood Matches, 2_d per dozen, 0 dozen for Is: Scotch Mixtures, fld per lb. tin ; Children's Leather Lace Boots, 6 to 9, only 4s Od, 10 to 13 size, os ; Boys' Bluchene, 1 to 8. only 0s Od ; Men's Slippers, 2s Od and 3s per pair : Men's Strong Bluchers, 8s; a few pairs of Men's Side springs,-Is Od, 5s Od, and 0s Od; Boys' Nailed Boots, 10 to 13, 5s 9d ; Ladies' Kid Hoots, 0s Od and 7s Gd : a few pairs of Women's Sidespring Leather Boots. Is Od ; Spectacles, Is : Spectacle cases Od and. 9d ; small bottles of Salad Oil, -Id : Lot of Ladies' Black Hats. 1/2 each; Children's Gloves. 3d. pair ; Children's Garters, 3d. to -Id. pair ; Fancy Cat and Dog Collars, only 3d.; English Kits. 9d.. 1/, 13, and 1/0: small Tea travs, 2/ set of 3; Crochet Cotton, 2 7 box : Lot of Artificial Flowers, at 2d each ; Maltese Lace from Is to 3s Od yard ; 170 Pins in a packet, Gd Mouse Traps, 2d each, Is 3d per dozen.—ll. VV\tts, Pitt-street. Carpenters Rules, from 9c to Is Od each ; small Rules, 3d each : Bonnet Shapes, must be sold, only 2d each ; Bead Trimmings. Is 3d yard. ~Y]_T AN TED, a good Farm Labourer for V v the Country.—Apply this office at 9 O'clock to-morrow morning. ANTED KNOWN, the reason why I can sell the Best Quality of Meat at the same price as the Interior is sold elsewhere, is that my expenses are not so many shillings as others "are pounds.—Alfred Carter. AA'elles lev-street, Purveyor cat Meat to all the aristo cracy of the West End.



} GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. '*-3rf__-^^_^t_wr yNBANKIt U P T C Y. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEA LAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. In the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, IS7G." and of the Bankruptcy of William Thomas, late of Auckland, but now of Shortland, in the Pi-oa incial District of Auckland, Miner and Stone mason. Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Creditors of the abovenamed AA'illiam Thomas will he held, in the Supreme Court house, at the City of Auckland, on THURSDAY next, the 23rd da}- of August instant, at two o'clock in the afternoon, to receive my report and to pass a resolution that the said William Thomas be forthwith discharged. Dated this 17th day of August. 1877. JOHN BUTLER, Creditors' Trustee. Et.tott Mtcyer, 28. Shortland-street. Auckland. Bakrupt's Solicitor. T N BANKRUPTCY. In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act 1876." and in the matter of the Deed of Assignment of GEORGE GLED HILI. a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that on WEDNESDAY, the 29th day of August, 1877, at 11 o'clock a.m. an application will be made to the Supreme Court of New Zealand, at Auckland, sitting in Bankruptcy, for a declaration of the complete execution of a certain Deed of Assignment, made the 25th day of July, 1577, between Geo^g-i Gledhili, of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealand, Cordial Manufacturer, of the first part; Thomas Taylor Maseiield, lionfoundcr, and George William Binncy, Auctioneer, both of Auckland aforesaid, and in the said Deed called "the said Trustees," of the, second part; and all the Creditors of the said George Gledhili of the third part; and filed in the Supreme Court office, at Auckland aforesaid, on the 25th day of July, 1877, and which said Deed was assented to in writing on I he 13th day of August instant. Dated, at' Auckland, this 17th day of August, a.d. 1877. RUSSELL & DEVORE, Solicitors, Auckland. IN THE ESTATE OF 11. P. HAYDEN, SODAWATER & GINGERBEER MANU FACTURER, Wa_-__ield-stkekt. MR. FRANK WINTER is hereby authorised to Receive and Discharge all Debts due to the above Estate. THOS. MACFFABLANE. Trustee. Supreme Court Buildings, 17th August, 1877. ALL Debts due to the above Estate are to be paid at my eflice on or before the 31st August, 1877. FRANK WINTER. 5, Queen-street. mHE~OT AH Un V BUTCHERY, JL BAKERY, & GENERAL STORE. To Suit tjir Dull Times. s. d. Splendid White Sugar 0 5 $ lb. Best Teas, from 2 0,, Sperm Candles (Price's) 10,, Tallow Candles 0 0 „ Washing Soda 0 1. „ Large Bars Soap 0 0,, Pudding Raisins 0 7,, Currants 0 0., Baking Soda 0 0., Starch (White or Blue) 0 0,, These are a few of my Revised List or Prices FOR CASH ONLY. One trial will prove the fact that you cau Buy Ciikai'EK fok Cash from the undersigned than any other Store or Hawker in the A r illage. FRESH BREAD, liUTTER, MEAT, DAILY. QUALITY GUARANTEED. Tinware, Earthenware, Brushware. Cash Buyer of Butter, Cheese, and General Farm Produce. 2.;. discount for all orders of £1 and upwards. 53, Note address: — F. DE ROSE, OTAHUHU BAKERY & GENERAL STORE. ]*|" AS ON I C HALL, ONEHUNGA. A Select Ball, Under the Management of the Committee of the Masonic Hall Dancing Class, will be given on WEDNESDAY, 22nd AUGUST, 1577. TICKETS, to admit Lady and Gentlemen, 7s. Od. To commence at 8.30. Lonergan's Brass Band will be in attendance. A Coach will leave the Bank of the New Zealand at 7 p.m., returning after the Ball. R. A. ENGLAND, Hon. )*ec. X~U~C X LAN D IN~S TIT U TE. The Ordinary Monthly Meeting will be held in the Museum Buildings on MONDAY, the 20th instant, at 7.30 p.m., when the following Papers will be read :— 1. Note on the Discovery of Moa Remains at Awilu, by A. Mactiek. 2. Notes on a deposit formed in the shaft of the Pumping Association, by G. Black. 3. 1 Jescriplions of new species of CoJeoptera, by Captain T. BROUN. 1. Remarks on the period of English His tory, immediately following the Battle of Tewkesbury, by J. Adams, B.A. After the above Papers ha a _ been read, Dr. Campbell will give some remarks on " Auck land in 1810, and how we lived there,'" ai d " Auckland's First Native Alarm, an episode of January, 1S11." The attendance of Ladies is invited. T. F. CHEESEMAN, Keoretarr. FU LLY - <._.U ALIPIED BIN (U_li_H SURGEON, married, age 52, just arrived, desires to establish a Practice in an Up-country District, where a sum to cover moderate ex penses would be guaranteed; 20 years' profes sional experience near London.—Address, DR. BUTLER, Cambridge House, Taranaki-street, Wellington. _ UCKLA N D INS TITU TE. _____ The Second of a Series of Three EXPERI MENTAL LECTURES, by Mr H. A. Severn, under the auspices of the Auckland Institute, will bo given in the Museum Buildings, on SATURDAY, the 18th instant. The Subicct Avill be— Galvanism, Magnetism, Electro-magnetism, and Induction—their uses, resemblances, and differences; proved by experiment. Admission, 2s. Doors open at 7.30; lecture to commence at S p.m. T. F. CHEESEMAN, Secretary. FOUND, a Savings' Bank Book. Owner can have it by stating name and paying expenses.—Apply Little Wonder, Gre3 r-strei t. "7«-{| REWARD,—Lost, from Mount Eden, a \A rhite Cow, in Calf.—The finder, on returning the same to A\". Cole, Mount Eden, shallreceiA-e the above re.yard. EXAMINE THE LARGE STOUK "WATCHES at ALEXANDER'S before purchasing. iTTlexander WATCHES ts- WATCHES. "W WATCHES ■i 4 TCHES ■*'n Gold and Silver. WA TCHES Ladies' and Gents'. WA TCHES English Levers and Genevas. WATCHES B-" Rotherham, London. WATCHES ByT. Russell __ Son, London. WA TCHES B i"tna American AA'atch Co. WA TCHES By Waltham Watch Company. WATCHES Machine-made, by T. Russell —— —— and Son, London, £5. <7A TCHES Guaranteed for 2 years. WA TCHES ___ silver, from £3 to £20. WA TCHES In Gold, from £3 10s. to £50. WATCHES By the Best English and Con . ——i——_■' tincntal Makers, especially KOR Isiclor __-.___&_.&__■, JEWELLER BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. [ETABLISHKD 1855.]



t AXE H IGHWAy DIST Aj.cuu.ncai the Wairau Bridge -tar>i4 vh*> quantity could be broken weeklyTheTowes n_r-e„T.ender ..ot °e?e SS aril^ accejfed Fo particulars, and to view the stone; apply tc rhomas Seaman. Chairman. SUPERIOR Accommodation for a Lady and Gentleman; and two Single Gentle men, with bed and sitting rooms, at Alma Villa, Chapel-street south, opposite Colonel Haultain's. THE NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). Incorporated under the Companies' Acts. 18(12 and 1867, and the New Zealand Act 1, 1573... Notice is hereby given that a DIVIDEND for the Halt-year ending 31st March. 1877, at the rate oft! (six) per cent, per annum, has been declared by the Directors, and will be paid to the Shareholders (whose, names appear at and date on the Register kept in the colouy), on after the 22nd instant. The Transfer Books will be Closed from this date until the 22nd instant. THOMAS BUCHANAN, Acting Inspector. Wellington. August 8,1577. ALL Accounts against the Reception Committee of the Interprovincial Foot ball Match must be sent in to the undersigned before the 22nd inst., or they will not be recognised. M. A. CLARK. Hon. Sec. -I?s>7i~to £1000 LENT, on Building (T_. iV\/ Society principles or on any terms to suit borroAvers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. 4-*'T__ CASH. Balance by Weekly Payments cW J V as agreed—Nine-roomed House, suit able for Boardine:-House or Family Residence, ten minutes' walk from Queen-street.— S. Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. X" YBER PASS.—Aline Allotment for sale, on easy terms.' 50 x 200. Capital view of Mamikau and Waitemata harbours.— C. Williamson. Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. TiiOß SALE, a good 4-roomcd detached J_J Cottage in town. —Apply 41, Grey-street. FOR SALE, a six-roomed House and 31 acres of Land, the greater part in grass, with orchard, outhouses, Sec, with three parts water frontage. This is a most desirable pro perty; the price low. It has many recommenda tions, being close to the city.—H. Partington, Stichbury's Buildings. HfoJ" 6 T I C E. For Immediate Sale, 113 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Hclensville Railway Station ; 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered v.-ith timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, Sec, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to XV. Aitkcn, Land Agent. OOT AND SHOE TRADE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR SALE—The Lease, Fixtures, and Good- Avill of that Centrally-situated SHOP Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence of retiring from the Retail Trade. Apply to GEORGE HEMUS, Excelsior Factory, Auckland. T_> C. ~G~_- E E N W O O D. FOR SALE, a Payable Grocery Business in a leading thoroughfare; premises new; rent nominal: live years' lease ; stock and fixtures. -250 (a great bargain). Also, , A Small First-class Business (Grocery) at a low rental, 30s. per week; stock, good-will, oca, about £00. Also, A Country Store, with Post-ofiice (paid by Government), with three-roomed House and four acres rich volcanic soil, freehold, close to a Station, rapidly rising district. Price for the lot, only £260. Terms easy. R. C. GREENWOOD, Auctioneer and Commission Agent, Corner Shortland and Queen-streets. TO LET, furnished or unfurnished Apart ments, Furniture Bought, Sold, or Ex changed ; easy terms. Weekly payments taken. ..Cheap Furniture Mart, Victoria-street East. N.l3.—Chairs Caned. TO LET, a six-roomed House, top of Queen-street.—H. Partington, Stichbury's Buildings. TO LET, a nine-roomed House, in Park Road: beautiful view of the harbour, good Sarden well planted with fruit trees, a most desirable residence.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent. T^O LET, a comfortable four-roomed House, within a few minutes' walk of the Union Bank.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent. rinO LE T, a good 4-roomcd Cottage in ___ Hepburn-street, and one in Eden Terrace with garden, wells, &c.—Ashton & Son, Insur ance Buildings, or James Reid, Eden Terrace. TO LET, a 4-roomed" House in Hobson street, cheap.—Apply to M.j Foley, corner Hobson and Victoria-street. mO BE LET, a 4-roomed Cottage lately _I_ occupied by Mr. Joy, at Mount St.. Mary, on the cliif.—Apply to Mr. G. W. Jones. Short land-street. rjnO LET, the American Store, Edwardes- JL street. A -'good business can be dor.c by an industrious person.—Apply to Mrs Irvin, Liverpool-street. F.O LET, No. 24, Cottage, Wellington _E_ street: rent moderate to a married gentle man, without, family.—Apply on the premises. mO __ET7a~deligl_tful Residence on Col ___ logo Hill. There are eight rooms, stable, coach-house, and every convenience for a family. The water is laid on, and the House is quite neAV. —Apply to F. G. Ewington, agent; or to Mr. J. I\. Newbold. nnO LET, on lease at Ellerslie, a good _K. Residence with 2G Acres of Land.—Apply to R. Graham, Esq., or F. G. Ewington. rglO LET or Lease, a 7-roomed House, in JL the Brighton Road, Parnell. Geod well, range and grate.— W. Flood, Stock Exchange. rEjIQ LET, spacious and convenient Offices, JL with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room, large dry cellarage, and good, supply of water, suitable either for the law, wine, or general mercantile business. —Apply to W. Aitkea. TO LET," a" House in Alten Road.— Apply to J no. Kirk-.vood. nnO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. TO LET, the ELLERSLIE QUARRY, situated at the Ellerslie Station. A branch line of rails connect it -with the main line, and there are about 500 yards of stone already quarried. For particulars apply to JAMES A. BROWN, Ellerslie Hotel. RE-OPENING OF THE OCCIDENTAL CAFE. The Occidental Cafe will re-open on MON DAY' MORNING, the 20th ir.st. AA'ANTED, a first-class Walter. GO and SEE HERBERT H. SMITH'S SELECTION OF NEW IMPROVED PATENT COTTAGE STOVES, For Wood of. Coal ; Also, HIS NEAA' PORTABLE SIDE-OVEN, For Country Settlees. AUCKLAND IRON WORKS, Dte'RHAM-STREET, news for the poor O AND RICH. Heads of Households, come ir.to MYNOTT'S SHOP (next Dornweli's>, THIS '.Saturday) EA'ENING. and buy my Splendid Fresh and Fresh and Corned Butter, from the celebrated Taranaki Dairies. Great saving for cash. I have a tempting supply of Eating and Cooking Apples. Sweet Mandarin Oranges at the lowest prices. Bannanas, Gd per lb. Jam?, and other goods, equally cheap. GiA-e me a turn. JOHN MY'NOTT, Fruiterer, and General Produce Dealer. TVT O A NAT AI RI GOLD MINING COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Share Register will be CLOSED at Neon of MONDAY', the 20th instant, till FRIDAY", the 21th, when a DIVIDEND (the 12th) will be pay able at the Company's onice, Shortland-street. F. A. WHITE, Manager. Auckland. 11th August, 1877.



I T> ORO UG H 0 F PA R NELL. t ALTERATION OF MANUKAU ROAD. 1 The Borough Council of Earned, at a special meeting held this day, has adopted the follow ' ing resolution :— " The Borough Council will by special order. - as soon as practicable, alter that part of Manu ■ kau Road, situate between the Windsor Castle Hotel and the culvert near the Railway Bridge, and fix the level thereof, in accordance with the plans now open for inspection at the Council Office." A subsequent meeting of the Council will be held at us office, on FRIDAY, the 14th Septem ber next, at 8 o'clock p.m., for the purpose of confirming such resolution. J. B. STRANGE, _ „__ , , Town Clerk. Parnell Borough Council Office, August 10, 1877. r^ift __&_!_____»% . _- —;_■ tO-vS . v y__m ——»_J ! r rj?^__f_j£*ol?^_ >_,_ia_iß-g______}r '\ A LTERING NAME OF STREET. Town Clerk's Office, August 16, 1577. NOTICE is hereby given that, by the powers vested in them, the City Council of Auckland have (at the written request of residents therein) ALTERED the NAME of Edwardes-street ■ to ALEXANDRA-STREET. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. fji 0 C A it T E R S. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 6 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, 21st inst., for the delivery of Scoria for the Karaugahape District Board. J. WARREN, : __ Chairman. , m O BUILDERS. ' The time for Receiving Tenders for Villa ! Residence, at the Pah Farm, is EXTENDED to noon on THURSDAY, the 23rd instant. | Plans. See, at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, I Architect. I m "c n d c r s. Tenders will be received by the undersigned ! up till SATURDAY, Bth September, tor the j erection of a Catholic Church at Cambridge, Waikato. i Plans may be seen in Auckland at the office of Mr. Mahoney, Architect, until Friday, the 21th instant; at Hamilton, at the Rev. Father I Golden's, from August 25th to the 31st; and at I Cambridge, at the office of the undersigned, from September Ist to date of opening. D. RICHARDSON, Engineer and Architect. Cambridge. TEND ER S FOR ASPHALTING FOOTPATHS, AUCKLAND. To v. n Clerk's Office, August 9, 1877. The City Council of Auckland will receive tenders until 2.30. p.m. of the 3rd October next, for ASPHALTING about 100,000 square yards of FOOTWAYS, more or less, in such quantities as the Council may from time to time determine upon, in terms of conditions and specifications to be viewed at the Office of the City Surveyor, Queen-street. Auckland: also at the ofnees of the Town Clerks, AVellington, Christchurchf and Dunedin, on and after the 13th instant. Tenders to be endorsed as above. I The Council do not bind thcmseA'cs to accept i the lowest or any tender. P. A. PHILIPS, ToAvn Clerk. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Saturday, the Ist September, for the erection of a Church at Dargaville, Northern Wairca. Plans. Sec, at my office, Queen-street. Copies of Plans, Sec, at the Store of Messrs E. Mitchelson & Co., Dargaville. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. mO B U I L D E R S. Tenders will be received up to noon on FRIDAY, the I7th instant, for the erection of" a Dwelling-house in Nelson-street. Plans, Sec, at my office. Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. .TIRADES MOVEMENT PETITION. Petitions to Parliament are noAv ready for signature, and are in the hands of the various members of Committee, and are laying at the following places, A-iz.:—Mechanics' Institute, Foresters' Arms, Albert-street, Mr. Goldie.. Customhouse-street; Messrs Eraser and Tinned Messrs Masefield and Co., Messrs Cousins and Atkin, and Mr. Heslop. High-street. By order of the Committee. GEO. W. HESLOP, Hon. Sec. J\ RE S S -m/T ATER IA L S AT m- REDUCED PRICES 1 "_» SILK YEL YE T JACKET S AT BS_ HALF PRICE ! ! "&k Jul. Atkins Has Reduced the Prices of a Large Lot of Winter Dress Materials, and has also Purchased Heavy Lines at Job Prices. He has also just opened all the NeAV Shades (Prunes, Navy Blue, Myrtle, Chocolate, Sec), in AS. SATIN CLOTHS, TRAILS, &C. "_a These Colours, now so much worn, have not been procurable for some time back. In this second shipment will be found some Very Choice Goods. Also black Silks, at the old prices i H. ATKINS Has also Just Purchased a heavy line of""" LADIES' SILK VELVET JACKETS, AT A DISCOUNT. They will be Sold at about _ST HALF PRICE Remnants of Dress Materials to be Cleared-oo.t at ANT REASONABLE PRICE. Blankets, Sheetings, Quilts, Table Linen, Long Curtains, Calicoes, Flannels, and all Manchester Goods, of best makes, and at the Lowest Price for the quality, in Auckland. Cheap Tweeds foe Boy's Wear. at 2s. lid. and 3s. Gd., worth is. to ss. THE LARGEST STOCK OF MOSGIEL AND OTHER TAA'EEDS IN THE CITY. A SPLENDID STOCK OF CLOTHING, in Auckland-made, Melbourne, and Imported. -{ H. ATKINS. 1- BEFORE PURCHASING your STOVE go and see H. H. Smith's stock of Improved Wrought Iron Stoves, Ranges (portable and setting-in), Colonial Ovens, Side 0\ _ns, Portable Ovens, Sec, all of the newest design and con struction. There are over 3.000 in use. and all have given entire satisfaction : some have been in constant use over six years, and are still in use. Send for the new Illustrated Catalogue, with Testimonial and Price List, to Auckland Iron AVorks. BAILEY AA-ill offer 5,000 Cabbage • and Cauliflower Plants every Saturday morning, in the Auckland Market; also. Good Camelias, warranted well rooted. Constant supply till end of November. I ]^ EW 2_ EALANI> E ,ERNS ' . Mounted in Sets of 12 v.p to 120 varieties, > from 3s. up to £5 per set: a few un- > mounted sets, of 100 \-arieties, at 10s. per < I . set. at ( ERIC CRAIG'S, ( Princes-street. C ME RCHA NT S, AGENTS, and' others, can haA'e Office Books Ruled and Bonnd, any pattern, t® suit requirements I Magazines. Music, and other AVorks bound in all styles, by WILLIAM LEYS, Bookbinder, Machine Ruler, and Account Book Manufac turer, next dco:.- to KV-Ning Star office ",Vvridham-_n---pr. J A D I E S' S~C~ H O OL. | The MISSES SUPPLB have REMOVED to I Karangahape Road, Second house from Up De. Queen-street.—August, 1?77.