should be as nearly uniform as possible ; but experience has already shown that there •ire cases in which either uniformity must be abandoned, or the tariff of the railways suffer, and the Government will not hesitate, in such cases, to depart from the general principle of uniform rate. In the mean time,! have instructed the managers of the different railways to report on the working of the tariff, and generally as to the operation of the new regulation, with the hope that, aided by information they can afford, and assisted'by therepresentations that are freely made by the settlers, such alterations can be effected as will meet the public require ments. The principal recommendations of the Auckland Railway Commission were that charges should be reduced,and more power given to the local manager. Tbe Govern ment concurred in the desirableness of the railway managers being allowed more dis cretion than hitherto, and effect was being given to this view. The recommendation as to charges involved the whole question of tbe tariff. After very carefully consider ing the subject, the Government proposed taking power this session to lease the Auck land and Waikato Railway with the view of practically testing the advantages of that mode of management. PROSPECTS FOR THE COMING YEAR. As to the future, the traffic returns for the present year will, without doubt, be largely in excess of last year's. Not only have we to expect an-increase on the lines now opened, but it must he remembered that during the present year it is proposed to complete the works now in progress in Otago. which will connect the northern and southern districts with Dunedin, and make one continuous line from Amberley to Kingston of 327 miles, exclusive _of 222 mile's of branch lines in the same districts. Then the railways from Auckland to Wai k.ito, Wellington to Wairarapa, and Wanganui to Foxton, arc also to be com pleted within the same period, each line opcninglarge and important districts. Taking the three principal classes of works, the ex penditure in each island up to June 30th, had been as follows :—North Island : Rail ways. £2,199.465 ; roads, £571,160; water races, £66.321 : total, £2,736,947. South Island: 'Railways, £3,930,455; roads. £198,411 ; water-races, £255,741 : total, £4,417.697. Aggregate for both Islands, £7,154,555. The expenditure proposed for the current year for railways was £1,370,100 but that amount included liabilities, which, on the 30th June last aggregated £530.333. In the following statement of railways and proposed appropriations, the liabilities were included in each case : — Kawakawa, £6,113 ; Kaipara - Punui, £142.530 ; Waikato-Patea, £50,000; Patea-Manawatu, £141,956 ; Napier-Manawatu, £75,633 ; Wellindton-Masterton, £162,677 ; Nelson- Foxhill, £11,053 ; Picton - Blenheim, £21.235 ; Greymouth-Brunnerten, £35,006 ; West-port - Ngakawau, £35,234 ; Amboriv- Waitaki and Northward, £182,754 ; Waitaki-Blutf and branches, £365,488 ; Winton-Kingston, £39,206 ; Western rail ways, £37,581 ; surveys, £10,000 ; land, £-12.205. RECEPTION OF THE FINANCIAL

STATEMENT

The wisdom of Mr Stafford's advice to the Ministry, not to make the Public Works Statement until impending questions were settled, was verified last night. After the Public Works Statement, Mr Joyce rose, ami expressed dissatisfaction because the Government had not placed any sum on the estimates for the completion of the River ton or Puki line. Mr Barff followed, complaining that no provision was made for the Hokitika and Greymouth line. Mr Macandrew coincided with Mr Joyce.

The House adjourned at 9.50 o'clock.

PETITION FROM MR RICE

In reference to Mr Rice's petition Mr Whitaker reports he was appointed to a General Government ollice, which was equally as good as the Provincial one. He is therefore not entitled to compensation. RUMOUR OF A GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE IN PRESS

GALLERY.

The telegram regarding an official being in the reporters' gallery of the House, and some time in the employ of the Government, is not true. The gentleman referred to left the Government service some time ago, and. is simply a newspaper correspondent. Dr. Follea's Retirement.

Dr. Pollen will retire on a retiring allow ance at the end of the session if the Civil Service Bill passes. Overtures are being made to Mr Hall, alias "Johnny all talk.'" to succeed him. Consequently Mr Hall is whipping in the lobbies and club for the Government, and hopes to bring conviction to the minds of the wavering section. A renewal of leasee is said to be offered. This is mentioned amongst the Canterbury mem bers with bated breath. They fear exciting antagonistic influence. Ministers to-day have"undertaken the role of whips, and are very industrious. The sweating-room' is perfectly abandoned as hopeless. Messrs Sheehan, Bunny, and J. C. Brown are doing the Opposition whipping, and are a march for any Minister of the Crown in the business.

PETITION AGAINST SUPREME COURT JUDGES. Mr G. E. Barton, barrister, has presented a petition to Parliament setting forth cer tain matters, and praying : (1) That a commfttee of the whole House will enquire into the truth of the allegations set forth. and (2) that if on such enquiry it be found that justice has not been administered impartially, and without fear, favour of affecting in the Supreme Court at Welling ton in any of the respects set forth, the House may present an address to His Excellency the Governor, praying that Chief Justice Prenderga-t, and Mr Justice Richmond may be removed from the Bench of Supreme Court of New Zealand.

STEAM SERVICES.

Tenders are invited for the various New Zealand coastal services, including those round Middle Island. That between Wel lington and Kaikoura, and between Nelson and Golden Bay, have been left to Parlia ment to decide,when the whole question of New Zealand Steam Services will come under the consideration of the House.

POLICE COURT.—THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Barstow, Esq., R.M.)

DOWN AGAIN.—John Woods, alias Cop pice, and Joel Dolmond, were charged with drunkenness, and lined 5s each.

alleged larceny.—James Leary was brought up ova charge of abstracting the sum of 18s from the till of Mr James Stewart, of the Albert Hotel, on the Ist inst. The prisoner pleaded guilty. Sub-Inspec tor Pardy stated the circumstances. The prisoner walked into the hotel without his shoes, and stole around the counter, but on opening the till, the silver intimated to Mrs Stewart that it was being interfered wi.h. She looked f ronvthe next room, and saw the prisoner making himself at home. His Worship said he wondered that publicans did not have springs affixed to their tills, as in London, so that *a stranger could not open thorn. Sentenced to two months' im prisonment, with hard labour. Stripping Mary's Home.—Alfred Big uold and John Andrews were charged with stealing two blankets, a counterpane, towels, a night-dress, two chemises, mirror, brush and comb, cups and saucers, and utensils, from the home of Mary, a native woman, on the 12th ult. —The prisoners— both young men—pleaded guilty to the charge.—Mary stated, through Mr Brown, the Native Interpreter, that the prisoners broke into her house without her consent, and rushed into the bed-room of herself and friend. They were frightened, and ran out of the house. They went for a constable, and, on returning, found that the prisoners had strippod her room, and gone away.— Sentenced to four months' imprisonment, with hard labour.

A Busy Plough.—George Plough, a strapping young man, Avas again brought up on a charge of stealing boxes of tea, value £8, the property of Young Warren, grocer,'of Newton, on the 31st instant. —

Sub-Inspector Pardy said that the police had failed to bring the charge home directly to the prisoner, who was associated with an organised gang of thieves.—The prisoner was discharged. Breach of Licensing Act.—Henry C. Wright was charged on the information of Detective Jeffrey with committing a breach of the Licensing Act, by selling alcoholic liquors on the Cth instant without being duly licensed.— Mr Hesketh appeared _ for defendant, and said he would plead guilty under the circumstances, but it was not a wilful breach of the law. Mr Wright was employed as commercial traveller, and m that capacity sold two casks of ale and one of port wine to an Auckland tradesman; and strictly speakine; a breach of the law had been committed. He would, therefore, ask the Court to deal as leniently as possible witli defendant by inflicting a merely nominal tine. —Sub-Inspector Pardy said lie believed Mr Hesketh's statement to be correct, but Mr Wright had effected a sale on his account, and was not in pos session of a license to do so.—His Worship said that taking into consideration the statement of counsel that a systematic surreptitious trade had not been carried on, he would only inflict a penalty of £5, with costs. 9s. Alleged Forging.—John Mullally, contractor, was charged with forging a note on the 14th May, purporting to be signed by James Graise, with intent to defraud Peter McTavish. Mr Tyler ap peared for defendant, and said that he had only just been instructed, and must ask for a remand until a future day. Sub-Inspector Pardy said the case was a peculiar one, and it would be necessary for defendant to find sureties for his re-appearance when required. The further bearing of tbe case was adjourned until Friday, the 17th inst, defendant to be bound over in a bond of £40. on his own recognisances This was all the business

POLICE COURT RE HOWE.

(To the Editor of the EvENIXG Star). Sir,—ln your report this evening of the above case, it appears most remarkable that the fol lowing Daragraph is alleged to have been the production of one of the chief oilicers in the police force :—" Sub-Inspector Pardy said that Mr Abbot, at first denied that he had any money belonging to prisoner, but afterwards admitted that he had." I most positively aver that I did deny that I had any money belonging to Howe, and I furthur state that I have never admitted either to Sub-Inspector Pardy (to whom I .have never spoken on the subject), nor to any indi vidual, that I ever had any money of Howe's:; and if this admission could possibly have heen made, it could have had no foundation in fact. I have made advances to Stow, (not out of monies belonging to Howe) but out of my own exchequers, in good faith and with strong; belief that in the coursejof a few inonhs I|may be reim bursed from funds which may arrive here belonging to the said Howe. Incorrect ex parte statements of this character, without foundation on weak minds have a most damnatory in fluence, and ought not to be made without full verification.. .J. Au;jot.

R.M. COURT, HELENSVILLE, THURSDAY, oth August.

Lowie v. Swanson.—This was an action for damage to the pilot boat. Mr Dufaur appeared for the defendant, and obtained iudgment in his favour.

Blackett v. Ryan.— This was an action brought by one partner against another. Mr Dufaur appeared for the defendant, an_ ob tained judgment for the defendant. Paako v. Heta and Penetaua—This was an actios, for balance, of an account. Mr Dufaur appeared for defendants, and the plaintifi' was non-suited.

CABLEGRAMS.

ri'RESS AGENCY.] MEETING OF EMPERORS. POSITION OF GREECE AND SEE VIA. SINGAPORE, August 10. 11 a.m. The Emperors of Germany and Austiia had ;i meeting at Ischel, a town of Upper Austria, near Salzburg. The participation of Greece and Scrvia in the Ru .so-Turkish war is considered cer tain.

TELEGRAPHIC.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day S HAREM ARKET.

Sales : Moanatairi, £1 3s Gd, £7 ss.

Sellers : Moanatairi, £7 7s (id; Al bumin, 55s ; Caledonian, 72s Gd ; Piako, lis ; New Morning Star, 7s ; Waitekauri, 10s . Waiotahi, 27s 6d. BUYERS : Moanatairi, £7 ; Albumin, 52s 6d ; Caledonian, 755; Piako, 10s ; Cure. 8. : Waitekauri, 9s ; Young New Zealand, 6's fiu. CRUSHINGS. The Red White and Blue Tribute has 42ozs. The Prince Imperial crushing gave 20ozs. Rowe's Moanatairi Tribtute yielded 27ozs ; Sawyer's ditto, 13ozs lOdwts; Movie's ditto, 4o„s ; Goldsworthy's ditto, lOo'zs 7dwts ; Peterson's Kuranui Hill tribute 4Sozs. MR MACDONALD SUMMONED TO WELLINGTON. Mr Macdonald has been summoned to Wellington by the Chairman of the Account Committee, re the Borough overdraft in quiry. Captain Eraser has received a commission to inquire into the petition against the pro posed Whitianga county. Mr Robert Graham is planting trees along both sides of Pollen-street.

RUSSELL, this day.

Arrivals : Start, Thistle, Champion, Gem, Julia Price, Speedwell, Reward, Ruby. Sailed: Magic, Phoenix, and Start, The following celliors will leave to-night : Speedwell, Golden Isle, and Thistle.

DUNEDIN, this day. NEWSPAPER BOSH,

The "Star," commenting on the rail way pass debate, says :— "It would be a very good thing if Dr. Wallis and a few other Auckland gentlemen, who consider Auckland to be New Zealand, would use their passes freely; and possibly the narrow minded ideas which distinguished the old identities of that provincial district might be a little expanded by communication with more liberal sections of the community, and have a little of the "bounce" taken out of them by seeing cities, compared with which Auckland, except as to the extent of the ground it straggles over, is but a mere village." HARBOUR BOARD SQUABLING. Correspondence between Mr Proudfoot, and the Harbour Board, is lengthy and per sonal at the expense of the Board's engineer. The former charges the Board with ob structing his work, and says its plant is not of much 'account. To the latter com plaint, the Board makes answer that it is optional with the contractor to use_ it. The other complaint receives a flat denial. Mr Prondfoot simply says he is .unable to agree to the agreement now drawn up, so that the dock question seems as far re moved from settlement as ever. CLUTHA bridge. It is confidently anticipated that the Clu tha railway bridge will be completed in about two months from date.

(Per Press Agency.)

WELLINGTON, this day. STEAM SERVICE TO FIJI. The Government are calling for tenders for a four-weekly steam service between ! Fiji and Port Chalmers, by way of Auck- J land, Wellington and Lyttelton, for a period of' two years, the service to com mence about sth October next. A ROMAN CATHOLIC VIEW OF THE EDUCATION BILL.

| Bishop Redwood writes to the " Times" lon behalf of the claims of Catholics in the 1 matter of education. He wants supple

. mentary legislation, to give Catholics grants in aid of schools, on the principle of results and numbers. The last paragraph of the letter says, " But, it is argued, if we give Catholics what they want others will demand the same arrangement. The answer is plain and obvious—either the majority is in favour of a State system, or it is not; if the majority be in fa. o_r of it, then there is fear of such a demand being made ; and if it be not, then the Education Bill does not reflect the wishes of tbe coni ' munity at large, and ought to be modified." THE TARANAKI. The Taranaki sails for Picton, Nelson, and the North. Passengers : Messrs Cun liffe, Buck, Chalmers, Mrs Bottany, Mr and Mrs Solomon. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. LABOUR MATTERS. The Operative Bootmakers' Union was broken up last night, and tne funds divided. The list of unemployed yesterday morning, comprised 110 married, and 50 single men. A "rent portion of these have been taken on at the railway and Government domain to do planting. The others will be sent up country. GREYMOUTH, this day. SHARE-MARKET. Moss and Co. report sales of shares as follows : = Hopeful, 100s, now freely held for £5 10s ; Wealth of Nations, £5 ; Ener getic, £6 10s ; Welcome, 40s ; Just in Time, 13s (id and 14s ; Keep it Dark, 13s 6d ; Golden Fleece, 21s ; Fiery Cross, 17s. CHRISTCHURCH, this day. STEEPLECHASE WEIGHTS. The following are the weights for the Grand National Steeplechase : Banjo, 12st 71bs; Tommy Dodd, list IOlbs; Ivanhoe, list ; Brunette, lOst lOlbs ; Will if I can, lOst Sib ; Phantom, lOst Sib ; Zetland, lOst 71b ; Fakir, lOst 51b ; Shilli lagli, lOst 51b; Faugha Ballagh, lOst; Killelor, lOst; Lone Hand* lOst ; Frost Fish, lOst; Halifax, lOst; Te Kooti, lO.t ; Tim Whiiller, lOst ; Dandy, lOst.

The Kumara Bank Robbery.

A TIMELY BULLET

(From our Own Correspondent.)

KUMARA.

This day. THE following are additional particulars re the Kumara bank robbery : —Messrs Hogg and Brown, were sleeping in the Bank at the time. Hogg heard a noise, and saw a man going out of the Bank door, and fired a revolver at him, but the man escaped although lie dropped most of his booty— between £3,000 and £4,000, mostly gold dust. Blood was found on the gold bag. About £1,400 in notes are missing. The burglar must have secreted himself in the Bank during the evening when it was open for gold buying. He had been under the bed, and got the keys from the agent's clothes during the night to open the sate. He would have got away Avith the booty but for Hogg's bullet.

THE NEW EDUCATION BILL.— MEETING AT NEWMARKET.

Last night a public meeting was held in the Newmarket Hall, to discuss matters in connec tion with the Education Bill. There was a respectable attendance, and several well-known political gentlemen were present. Pressure on space has compelled us to cut down the full report prepared. Mr Clayton was voted to the chair, and appropriately introduced the business, citing several important clauses of the new bill, and comparing the new system with old system. After pointing out the superiority of the pro posed measures, the chairman left the subject with the meeting.

Mr J. Wriglcy proposed, " That this meeting approves of the Education Act now before Par liament, with the exception of clause .'! and part of 4, relative to opening schools with the reading of the Lord's Prayer and a portion of the Holy Scriptures," He thought a new Act. was required for various reasons. The present Board of Edu cation were mere nominees, and were not elected by the people, whose money kept them going. The funds were being squandered in an improper manner, though he was glad to sec Mi- May had proponed that the chairman should not rcccve salary while absent from his duties. There was a tie in voting. and the chairman's cast ing vote had caused Mi May's just and honour able resolution to be put. Consequently the chairman (Mr Lusl . drew his salary at the time he was drawing his £200 for sitting in the House at Wellington. Another enormity was the Chairman of the Board being ol' the firm who v. i.c legal advisers to the Board of Education. This explained the reason why so many writs were served, summonses taken out, dis traints levied, and people put in prison. The papers would testify to long lists of legal iobs which the Chairman of the Board had placed in the hands of the legal ad visors of the Board. It was a bad principle to allow a chairman to lie also the legal adviser or solicitor, paid for both services out of the public funds, entailing for legal expenses a charge of upwards of £1009 per annum.

Mr Spcakman delivered a brief address in favour of the religious clauses.

Mr Jenkins supported the resolution in an energetic speech.

Mr Ball, in jiroposing that the clause remain in the Bill, gave an earnest exhortation.

Mr Staines, in seconding, also moralised a little. After much cross-speaking th. amend ment and resolution were put II voted for the amendment, and 12 for the resolution, which was declared carried.

Mr VVrigley proposed and Mi' Bishop seconded " That in the nomination and election of the Board of Kdtication, it is desirable that each member of the committee have a vote."

Mr Jenkins opposed. Mr Joseph May. in a brief speech, pointed out that such was an unnecessary motion, and gave a clear sketch of the position of educational matters.

Air McColl did not see any necessity for such a resolution.

Mr Reyburr. thought it no improvement. Mr Staines proposed that the clause remain as it is, seconded by Mr Ball a"d carried. Mr Wrigley proposed, and Mr May seconded, " that the resolution be telegraphed to Reader Wood and J. A. Tole." Carried.

WHERE IS COOK-STREET ?

(To the Editor of the Star.) SIR, —Will you be kind enough to inform me if Cook-street is within the city boundary, and if the residents thereof are exempt from taxation ? It is the opinion of a j^reat many that such must be the ease, as it seems to be forgotten by all Streets' Committees. If it is within the city, it is a disgrace as such. Mr Editor, if you could spare time, and take a walk down that bye-way (not street, it is unworthy of that name), you would not, I fear, be able to walk straight next morning. The stones sticking up in it remind me of a very rough pavement in some back yard for cows and horses. One thing, we are not troubled with horses of any description, except at some unusual hour of the morning. It is simply disgraceful. While thousands of pounds nave been spent on streets which did not require it, we arc left forgotten, neglected, and desolate. Even the street which is going to have its name changed is not so forgotten as is the namesake of poor Captain Cook. I see they are getting scoria on the street, and the foot-path gravelled so nicely, while we have great rough stones, some of them as much as a man could lift. I. am sure there are many men who would be glad to make it more passable, but as we are exempt from rates and taxes there is no money to spare. If wc get separation from the city we shall appoint a mayor and corporation of our own, and then " Advance Cook-street !" Hoping this hint will press on tbe corns of whom it may concern. —I remain, A Suffering Resident.

THE EVENING STAK, SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 1877.



Remnants of Carpets at a Sacrifice Remnants of Floor Cloth at a Sacrifice REMNANTS of Dress Goods at a Sacrifice Housekeepers have now a rare chance of procuring short lengths of Brussel and Tapestry carpets and Floor Cloths low. Two weeks prior to Stock-taking we shall sell Remnants below cost price. Full 23 per cent reduction made to effect a clearance. HOLLOWAY and GARLICK have 15 patterns in Linoleum to select from; carpets, upwards of 100 patterns to choose from. English, American, and Colonial made Furniture, for Drawing, Dining, and Bedrooms. Bedding of every description. The patent Roller Blind "of the Age, procurable only at the CITY HALL Arcade, Holloway and Garlick, Proprietors. I Herr Scholt's first Saturday matinee came off this afternoon.



To-night ! To-night ! To-night ! one of the finest shows of meat ever ottered in Auckland ! 10 prime fat Napier anil Pro vincial bullocks, 100 sheep, pigs, calves ; turkeys and fowls dressed for table; superior beef sausages, exquisitely flavoured, at 4'd per lb. Waiting's pork pies, 4d each. The quality of meat will be really first-class, so the employed and the unemployed can get something good that will dispel all anxiety, and make them "laugh and grow fat." The last part of the programme, but not the least pleasant, will be the reduced price of all this prime meat on Saturday, and will be so reduced as long as the exchequer will pay 20s in the pound. We must help the working man. Price reduced all day. Nil desperandum.—George HULME.— Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-street. [ADVT],



WANTED, the Ladies of Auckland to know that I have just opened a splendid assortment of Fancy Dress Buttons: also, Josephine Kid Gloves, Ladies' Paper Collars, Dress Holders, Whalebone, Knitting Cotton, &c. Sec—A. Lovett, Draper, Wellesley-street. WANTED, a Storeman ; applications, stating experience, &c, to be made by letber only, and to be left at our office before nooii of Wednesday n«>*, the 15th instant. CfRUICKSHANK & CO. 16, Queen-street, Auckland. 11th August. 1877. WANTED, about September Ist, a Blacksmith, at Matamata ; must be able to repair agricultural implements and shoe horses, and when not otherwise engaged will be required to fill up his time at faun work. Must be a, single man.—Apply to Mr. J. C. Firth, Auckland,! WANTED, either a Cook or General Servant.—Mrs. Alfred Buekland, New market. WANTED, a Travelling Agent for the Mutual Life Association of Australasia. —William T. J. Bell (Ryan, Bell & Co.), General Agent for New Zealand. WANTED, by a young Man, a situation as Baker, in town or country ; is willing to drive a baker's cart.—Apply at the Eagle Hotel, Albcrt-s_treet ! WANTED, a respectable middle-aged Woman, with good reference, to attend an invalid lady, and take general cnarge of a small family.—For address apply Stai: office. WANTED, an Educated Person to in struct two Young Men in English, Arithmetic, Book-keeping, and Composition, two nights in the week.—Apply by letter, stating terms, to " R.T.," STAR Office. TTTANTED Known," thelatcst'Noveltv V T in KID GLOVES, double-buttoned and embroidered stitched, in Black, Coloured, and Light Fancys, at 2s. Gd. per pair, at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. WANTED, an assistant Waiter, who understands the business.—Apply at once Occidental Hotel. WANTED, not to forget Mrs Nicholas' Jewel Bags in the Market to-night. All Prizes and no Blanks. WHY do the Turks beat the Russians V Beca use the Sultan rations his Troops on such magnificent bone-and-sincw Potatoes as I am selling, 2111.3. for Is. William ! bring sonny to-night, along with Betsy, and I'll give him a Fine Rosy Apple to make him good to morrow in Church. T. B. Hannaford, Queen street, opposite Fire-bell (Corner Store). WANTED, a Cook and Laundress (Waikato Hotel), Cook and Laundress and Nurscgirl (same city gentleman's family), and middle-aged Female Servant for the Thames (good place).—llannaford's Registry, Queen-street. WHO supplies the working men at wholesale prices, and gives them good weight and best quality.' Working men, don't forget your best friends; but roll up on Saturday and show that you appreciate these good things provid- d for you by supporting th« undersigned. Prices reduced on Saturday all day. -GEORGE HULME, Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-street. WAOTED, Purchasers for the following Cheap Goods, for Cash :— Superior Elcme Raisins, s'.d per lb. ; Hobart Town Jam, 8d per tin ; lib. tin Fresh Lobsters. lOd ; Salmon. Is; Rice, _kl; Apples, 2d lb.; the celebrated Duchess of Edinburgh Sauce, only 6d per bottle ; good Pickles, from Gd per bottles. Terms, strictly Cash.—A. E. Collins. Wellington-street. ANTED^ a good General Black smith ; must be a good Shoer.- J. H. Smith, Great North Road, opposite Northern Hotel. WANTED, a good General Servant, references required. -Apply Mrs. Way mouth, Scarborough Terrace, Parnell. WHY can one Tailor give better value than any other house? Because J. Williams pays Cash, and can buy Cheaper than those who get Credit. "IXTANTED Known, that Cook's 'Bus H leaves the Greyhound Hotel for One hunga at 9.15 a.m., an. 3.15 p.m. Leaves One hunga at 10.50 a.m., and 5 p.m. Sundays, same time. WANTED,~a~Clertrfor a trade out of town ; ho must be quick and correct at accounts, and have some knowledge of general store worn..—Apply by letter, with references, care of T. H. Hall Se Co.. High-street. ANTED KNOWN, that 1 am still selling PRIME MEAT cheap. Sonic peon 1c say that Cattle are. getting dearer, but. as the Times ARE Bad. I will not Raise the Price of Meat beyond the Poor Man's reach. Reduced all day on Saturday :—Legs Mutton, 3d ; Fore quarters, 2d: Chops and Sausages, Id; t.'oast Pork, Pork Chops, Corned Pork, dairy-fed, Gd.— A. CARTER, Wellesley-street. Purveyor of Meat to all th_ Aristocracy and Oldest Families in the Went End. \XTANTED to Sell, a Fast Trotting V V Buggy Mare, good action.—Apply to 1). Hamilton, Confectioner, opposite the Market, Queen-street. WANTED KNOWN, Mes. GRICE, Newmarket, has opened a Select Registry Office for Servants, where the wants of employers and the unemployed will be care fully attended to. Terms moderate. "inSTANTED, a Married Couple; wife to T v take charge of cows; man for general farm work.—Apply Holme's store, Symonds sti-eet. "VCTANTED, by a competent Cook, a TV situation, either in Hotel qr Restaurant; would have no objection to a berth on board a vessel.—Apply at the Old House at Home, Hobson-street. 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.. 6d., and 9d. each. —W. 11. DAMPIER, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-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. 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.—Office: No. 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. ANTED Known, Men's Handsome Strong Leather Satchels reduced to 3s 6d, Is, ss, worth double the money ; Handsome two blade Penknives, Is; Darning Needles, 25 for 2d ; Wide Lace, Id per yard; lot of Ribbon, ldhper yard; Ribbon Velvet, IS yards for is; Poll Combs, Id; a few Men's Hats left, is, is 6d, and 2s; a few Books cheap; Note Paper, unruled, 2d per quire; Ruled ditto. Id; Envelopes. 25 for 3d; Children's Hair Nets, 6d; Men's Superior Socks, Gd; Women's Stockings, 6d; Slate Pen cils, 9d per 100 ; Lead Pencils, 6d per doz.; Pen holders, Id per doz.; Long Leather Laces, with tags. 2d per doz.; Handy Shovels, 6d each.—W. H. Dampier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson street^ WANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, House Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &c. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus torn-house-street. TTSTASJTED to SELL, cheap, 60 sets of \ 1 Jugs, 3s per set: Plates, 3d, -Id, and 6d ; Picture Plates, -Id each. 3s 6d per dozen ; Yellow Pie Dishes, large, Is 6d and 2s ; Chambers, from Is 3d to 2s Gd ; Wood Matches, 2kl per dozen, 6 dozen for Is: Scotch Mixtures. 9d per lb. tin ; Children's Leather Lace Boots. 6 to 9, only Is Gd, 10 to 13 size. 5s ; Boys' Bluchers, 1 to 3. only Gs Gd: Men's Slippers, 2s Gd and 3s per pair: Men's Strong Bluchers, 8s; a few pairs of Men's Side springs, is Gd. 5s Gd, and Gs Gd; Boys' Nailed Boots, 10 to 13, 5s Od ; Ladies' Kid Boots, 06 Gd and 7s Gd ; a few pairs of Women's Sidespring Leather Boots. 4s Gd ; Spectacles, Is : Spectacle cases, Gd 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/, 1/3, and 1/6; small Tea trays, 2' set of 3; Crochet Cotton, 2,7 box ; Lot of Artificial Flowers, at 2d each; Maltese Lace from Is to 3s 6d yard: 470 Pins in a packet, Gd ; Mouse Traps, 2d each, Is 3d per dozen.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. Carpenters Rules, from 9c to Is Gd each ; small Rules, 3d each ; Bonnet [ Shapes, must be sold, only 2d each ; Bead Trimmings, Is 3d yard.



. TT7ANTED. Families' Washing . Erst. ( 7 7 class ironer.—Mrs. Angus. Newmarfet, TTTANTED PURCHASERS for extra TT strong Brass-tipped Cart Hames, suit able far the heaviest work, price Ss. 6d. per pair; 33-inch Knuckle-jointed, cased all over, Brass-tipped Scotch Hames, 12s. Gd. per pair; 36-inch, do., do., do., 13s. Gd. Other kinds pro portionaly cheap. Also, for a small quantity of Clark's celebrated "Hoplemuroma," the best known remedy for Brittle or Shelly Feet, Cracked and Greasy Heels. Contraction and all other Diseases of Horses' Hoofs, Sec Also, more of his celebrated Riding Saddles, with military open panels and extra-strong bar-plated trees, complete, with mounts, £3 17s. Gd. Cliv- Sing Machines, from 15s, each.—W. S. JONES, lanufacturer and Importer of Saddlery and Harness, Queen-street. GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. X N B A N X R U P' T C Y. In the Matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and in the matter of the Deed of Assignment of Charles Sutton. Notice ishcreby given that on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd day of August, 1577, at 11 o'clock a.m., or the first day thereafter that the Court shall sit, 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 18th day of July, 1877. between Charles Sutton, of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, in the Colony of New Zealan.t Grocer, of the first part; Beniamin Tonks, and Hermann Brown, both of Auckland aforesaid, Merchants, of the second part; and all the Cre ditors of the said Charles Sutton of the third part; and filed in the said Supreme Court on the 18th day of July, 1877, and which said Deed was assented to in writing on the sixth day of August, 1877. Dated, at Auckland, this 10th day of August, A.D. 1877. HUGHES & GEORGE. Solicitors for the Trustees. THE COLONIAL. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. Notice is hereby given that a DIVIDEND at the rate of G per cent, per annum for the Half- Year, ending 30th June last, having been resolved upon by the Proprietors, at their meeting on 25th nit. Shareholders on the AUCKLAND REGISTER at the former date will receive their Dividends on application at the Auckland Branch, or the Warrants will be sent by Post upon a request to that effect. If Proprietors desirous of receiving future Warrants direct by Post will notify same in writing to this Office, they will henceforth be so transmitted until countermanded. GEO. COWIE, General Manager. General Manager's Office, Dunedin, Ist August, 1577. TTNION FI R E AND MARINE INSURANCE. COMPANY. No APPLICATIONS can be received after WEDNESDAY, 15th August. Forms of application at the Office of ALEXANDER SAUNDERS, 2, Insurance Buildings, Broker for the Company. i___fe^ 6 TTAWEA" (S.S.), FOR '*S_S___lbs' SOUTHERN PORTS, Will leave Onehunga Wharf TO-MORROW (Sunday), at 10.15 a.m. Passengers by 9.25 a.m. train. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE, Agents. ~~^__7i_r "T>URCHASE OF HULK. iS^^v i_ ''.i^j» Tenders will be received until SgjJ&ggßSrnoon on WEDNESDAY, the loth T-JrTTt-vr-f^^ti instant, for the Purchase of the Hulk BENJAMIN HEAPE, as she now lies alongside Breakwater Road. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. HENDERSON & MACFARLANE. we'sleyan churches. TO-MORROW (SUNDAY). PITT-STREET.—Morning, 11, Mr. Salter; Evening. 0.30, Rev. T. Buddie. PARNELL.--Morning, 11. Rev. J. AVallis; Evening. G. 30, Mr. Rosser. GRAFTON ROAD. — Morning. 11, Rev. W. Kirk ; Evening, G.,'10, Rev. J. X." Buttle. UN lON-STREET.—Morning, 11, Mr. Hogg; Evening, G. 30. Mr. Martin. PONSONBY.—Morning, 11, Rev. J. N. Buttle; Pjvenintr, G. 30, Air. Salter. NORTH SHOttE—Morning, 11. Rev. T. Bud die ; Evening, 6.30, Rev. W. Kirk. MOUNT EDEN.—Morning, 11, Mr. Beaumont. RIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Franklyn Road. — Sabbath Services :— To-morrow—Morning and Evening, by the Rev. B. J. Westhrooke. QIT. STEPHEN'S PRESI-YTERIAN k3 CIIURCII, Ponsonby Hall.- -Divine Service will be conducted To-morrow Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, by the Rev. D. W. Runci man. P" RESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Devon port. North Shore.—Divine Service will be conducted in this Church to-morrow (Sunday) 12th instant. Morning, at 11 o'clock, by Mr. A. Wright; Evening, at G. 30 o'clock, by Rev. W. Evans. ONGREGATIONAIT CHURCH, Beresford-strcet. —Sunday Services, Aug. 12.—Rev. J. Robertson, M.A., will preach in the Morning, at 11; and in the Evening, at 6.30. Subiects: Morning — " The Great Question." Evening—Exposition of the Book of Proverbs. IX. "Perilous Paths, and how to avoid them." TT N IT E D METHODIST FREE .J CHURCH, Temperance Hall Albert street.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11; and in the Evening, at G. 30. LORNE- STREET HALL SUNDAY SERVICES, conducted by Samuel Edger, 8.A., Sunday, Aug. 12.—Morning: " The Spirit of Anti-Christ, Past and Present." Evening: "The Prolific Source of Human Suffering, re v-aled by Christ/ HEATRE ROYAL.—Sunday Evening Services, August 12,1877. Doors open at 7.30; Service to begin at, 8, and close at 9 p.m. AH are invited. Seats free. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHURCH, junction of Pitt and Vincent streets.—Divine Service every Lord's Day.— Morning, at 11; Evening, at 6.30. ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—Divine Service will be con ducted To-morrow, in the Morning, by the Rev. Mr. Evans; and in the Evening by Mr. Wright, Probationer. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Edwardes-street. — Sabbath Services :— Morning, at 11, and Evening, at 6.30, Rev. Wm. Tinsley. HRISTIANS MEETING HOUSE, Hobson and Cook-streets. —To-morrow, 6.30 p.m. Subject: "The Resurrection," by T. H. Jennings. No Collection. I. ALEXANDER WATCHES && WATCHES. tea WATCHES ft A TCHES In Gold anii Silver* WA TUHES Ladies' and Gents'. WA TCHES English Levers and Genevas. WA TCHES By Rotherham, London. WATCHES By T. Russell & Son, London. WATCHES By the American Watch Co. WA TCHES By Waltham Watch Company. WATCHES Machine-made, by T. Russell ———- — and Son, London, £5. WA TCHES Guaranteed for 2 years. WATCHES j_ silver, from £3 to £30. WATCHES In Gold, from £310s. to £50. WATCHES By the Best English and Con ————— tinental Makers, especially FOR Isidor Alexander, JEWELLER BY APPOINTMENT TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. [ETABLISHED 1565.] T A D I E S' SCHOOL. The MISSES SUPPLE have REMOVED to ' Karangahapc Road. Second house from Upper Queen-street.—August, 1677.



FOR SALE 03, LEASE, all those Extensive Premises sitttated in Stanley street and Grafton Read, lately used as a Brewer, and Distillery, having all the appliances for conducting a large manufacturing business. i The Plant is suitable for Sugar Crushing, Oil Cake Works, or other business requiring large vats and accommodation.—Apply to W. AITKKN, Land Agent. 4_»•>f| _ NEWLY-BUILT Houso of Grooms' d&W tJO. Verandah.and every convenience, with Allotment 33 x 99 : only 20 minutes from Market-house.—S- Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland-street. 4*ti_~n_7\ —VERY PRETTY VILLA 3&o\r X_y9 of 8 rooms, fitted with cooking range, grates, water laid on, and overy conve nience for a family. £250 of purchase' money can remain ac 8 per cent.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. 4g 1~<) A —PRETTY COTTAGE,- of four *^ '• rooms, with every convenience, good well, &c.; allotment, 33 x 107, fully planted with fruit trees, Sec— S. Vaile, Land Agent. _£?6> PER ACRE.—ExcellenrFarm of cSS3ft~*3> 270 acres, of realiy good soil; 10 acres in grass, and fenced; orchard, dwelling-house, : outbuildings. &c. One and a half hours by rail, and drive from Auckland—S> Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. -4^l fh —BUILDING ALLOTMENTS c^JLXr ® from £10 each—S. Vaile, House, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. OR SALE (cheap), in the heart of the- City, Freehold Allotment, 50 x 107, with lofty, well ventilated building, 27 x 107 feet, admirably suited for a Builder's Shop, Manu factory. Cooperate, Iron Foundry, &c. Pi-ice, £390.—5. Vaile. House and Land Agent, Sho in land-street, next the Post-office. LAKE TAKAPUNA^For Sale, cheap, a Farm of 31 acres, fenced, and chiefly in grass, well laid out with Orchard and Ornamen tal Trees, with an eight-roomed House (fur nished), Out-houses, Horses, Harness. Carts, Cows, and Farming Implements.—Apply R. and R. Duder. Land Agents. FOR Lease for 14 years, a farm of 416 acres, six-roomed house, large run. within 12 miles of Auckland ; good road; 3 miles rail way station. Terms very easy.. Improving.— H. Partington, Stichbury Buildings. FOR SALE, a six-roomed House and 31 acres of Land, the greater part in grass, with orchard, out-houses, etc., with three parts water frontage. This is a most desirable property ; the price low. It has many recom mendations, being close to the city.—H. Partington, Stichbury's Buildings. £1 QA —Four-roomed House for Sale in ..__.J> _-. Symonds-street. near Windmill; easy terms taken.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. £_~_±_ -NORTH SHORE.-Four-roomed _L _re_P. House and outhouses for Sale for £115 ; anj- terms arranged; garden, unsurpassed view.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane. Also, six roomed House. FOR SALE, cheap, a 5-roomed House, in Hepburn-street, opposite the School house. THE tender of Mr. R. F. SMITH, of Ponsonby, for a House on the Great North Road, for £237, has been accepted.—C. Wad dingham. TO LET, in Victoria-street, a 4-roomed House, cheap ; also, a Shop in Hobson street.—Apply to M. Foley, Grocer. TO LET, in Upper Symonds-street, a Shop and Dwelling-house of eight rooms, now occupied by Mr. J. Ryan, Painter, fee- Apply on the premises. TO LET, a six-roomed House, top of Queen-street.—ll. Partington, Stichbury's Buildings. TO LET, a nine-roomed House, in Park Road; beautiful view of the harbour, good garden well planted with fruit trees, a most desirable residence.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent. TO LET. a comfortable five-roomed House, within a few minutes' walk of the Union Bank.—H. Partington, House and Land Agent. TO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, with office fittings, fire-proof strong-room,. large dry cellarage, and good supply of water, suitable either for the law, -wine, or general mercantile business.—Apply to W. Aitken. TO LET, a House in Alten." RoadT^ Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. TO LET, to a young married couple, a new and completely-finished Cottagef, with every requirement necessary, in South-street, Newton.—Apply on the premises. nnO LET, a live-roomed House, corner ___ of Anglesca and Regent-streets, near the Ponsonbv Road.—Apply next door, or R. Giles, City Market. TIO LET, a seven-roomed House in Eden Crescent.—Apply to Geo. T. Chapman, Queen-street. j£© ©>|f| to £1000 LENT, on Building c_W r_/._7 Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated, j S" YMONDS-STREET.—Two-storey House, 10 rooms, 6 fireplaces, freehold. Splendid view. Price, £460 ; £00 cash, remainder in instalments.—C. Williamson, Vulcan Lane._ _.. _ .. „ c AH Accounts against the late John Higgins, Point Russell Hotel, Mercer, must be sent to Messrs Hushes and George. Solicitors, Short land-street, on or before the 20th of August, or they will not be recognised. "1 jjP|Sr__EWAßD.—Strayed or Stolen, 1 v/ from Remucra Dairy, a Light-coloured Cow, with roan neck, at her calving.—The above reward will be paid to finder bringing it to Thos. Stephens, Remuera. L _"6STrin _Queen-street7~a Music Book, tied up in white paper. The finder will oblige by leavirg the same at Star office S~ TRAYED, on Thursday last, from the Eureka Store, Newton, three Grey Geese and a White Gander. Information rewarded; detention will be punished. mO BOOTMAKERS.—Jones and Co. _i_ have unusual facilities for manufacturing Boot Uppers. A reduction of from 1/ to 1/6 per pair on usual rates. A "RESPECTABLE Married Woman, without encumbrance, would like a Situation ; the suburbs preferred. Good reference.—J.E.. this office. REMOVED ! REMOVED ! only tw doors above the old Shop, and next to McNaughton, Butchor.—J. WILLIAMS, Tailor, Victoria-street, opposite Cottage of Content, .IWO GENTLEMEN can be accomoda- JL ted with Board and Residence; airy bed rooms, comfortable home, use of piano.—Apply , Mrs. Shaw, Wynyard-street, one door from Alten Road. SUPER! OP. 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. ONE or two respectable Young Men can have Board and Residence in a comfort able home. Superior accommodation and attendance. Terms, £1 (inclusive). — Osborne House, Albert-street, near the Wharf. THE OTAHUHU BUTCHERY, BAKERY, & GENERAL STORE. To Suit the Dull Times. s. d. Splendid White Sugar 0 5 <T. lb. Best Teas, from 2 0 „ Sperm Candles (Price's) 1 0 „ Tallow Candles 0 6 „ Washing Soda 0 1_ „ Large Bars Soap 0 6 „ Pudding Raisins 0 7 „ Currants 0 6 „ Baking Soda 0 6 „ Starch (White or Blue) .. ... .. 0 6 „ These are a few of my Revised List or Prices FOR CASH ONLY. One trial will prove the fact that you can Buy Cheaper for Cash from the undersigned than amy other Store or Hawker in the Village. FRESH BREAD, BUTTER, 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. $3L Note address :— F. DE EOSE, OTAHUHU BAKERY & GENERAL STORE. "XTEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM JL. MISSION AGENCY, Norgrove Buildings, Olark's Place BISIIOPSGATE-STKEET, WITHIN. CAPTAIN ASHBY, late Marine Superinten dent in London of the New Zealand Shipping Company, and for about 20 years known in con nection with the New Zealand Shipping Trade desires to inform his frinds and the public, generally that he has commenced business at the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General Shipping and Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of the local wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a position to offer special advantages to Colonists in their business relations with Great Britain, and from their intimate knowledge of the requirements of passengers on a long voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their vary best atten tion. London, November IS, 1875.



! Shut up one Shop to open a larger J_ is a sure sign his Customers get vaWfor their money. If your Tailor don't please you try J. Williams, Tailor, Victoria-street, next t©McNaughton, Butchor. t> OVAL DANISH CONSULATE, •*-*> AUCKLAND, Parties willing to take charge of the Danish consulate at Auckland, are requested toforward t£F- a PPllfeation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Copenhagen, before the Ist September next. ±i or further particulars _pply to . Fort-street, oth AugnstfgP 2 KUMMER EXAMIOTT™ c LARGE STOC* WATCHES at ALEXANDER'S before purchasing. A UCKLAND & MERCER RAILWAY. EXTENSION TO NEWCASTLE. The day for opening the Line from Mercer to Newcastle having b«en iixed for MONDAY next, August 13, the public are informed that the train leaving Auckland at 7 a.m. will run through to Newcastle and back, keeping the advertised time. Passengers will pay the usual fare as far as Merce. As the advertised stop ping time at Newcastle is only 17 minutes, a special train will leave Newcastle at 3p.m., for Auckland and intermediate stations, thereby allowing the public a stay of about two hours at Newcastle. No other trains for the public that day beyond Mercer. On Tuesday, August 11, the full time table will be worked. Settlers between Mercer and Auckland will note that the morning train north will be °5 minutes earlier than at present. By order. A. V. MACDONALD, General Manager. MOUNT ALBERT HIGHWAY _____ DISTRICT. NOTlCE.—Licenses to Depasture Cattle can be obtained from the Secretary, Mr J. Braith waite. All Unlicensed Cattle running in the District alter the 20th instant will be impoun ded. A. Ef. TAYLOR, Chairman. August 10,1877. PONSONBY AND OR DEDWOOD DISTRICT BOARD. In pursuance of " The Rating Act, 1876," it is hereby notified that it is the intention of the Ponsonby and or Dedwocd District Board, on the twenty-fifth day of August instant, to make a rate of Ninepence in the £ upon the value of the rateable property within the said District, as appearing on the Valuation Roll now in force in the said District, for a period of Nine Months commencing on the Ist day of July. 1877, and ending on the 31st day of March, 1878; and that the said rate will become payable, in one sum, on ths 2Sth day of August instant. It is hereby further notified that the Rate-hook is kept at the busiiiiso premises of Mr. J. G. Henderson, Chemist, Ponsonby; and is open for inspection, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily (Sundays excepted), by all ratepayers, without fee. WILLIAM THORNE, Chairman Ponsonby and or Dedwood District Board. BOROUGH OF PARNELL. ALTERATION OF MANUKAU ROAD. The Borough Council of Parnell, 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 Dart of Manu kan 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 its office, on FRIDAY, the 11th 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. <^%Jlfs|s£> TENDERS FOR ASPHALTING FOOTPATHS, AUCKLAND. Town Clerk's Office, August 9,1577. The City Council of Auckland will receive tenders until 2.30. p.m. of September 12 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, on and after the 13th instant. Tenders to be endorsed as above. The Council do not bind thetnseves to accept the lowest or any tender. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. Public Works Office, Auckland, August 4, 1877. TT" AIP A R A-P UN U I RAILWAY. STATION BUILDINGS, No. 4 CONTRACT. Tenders will be received at this office till noon of WEDNESDAY, 15th August, for the Con struction of a Station-master's House at New castle Railway Station, Kaipara-Punui Railway. Plans, specifications, and general conditions, can be seen at this office ; and at the Public Works Office, Newcastle. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES STEWART, District Engineer. mo MASONS. Tenders will be received up to noon of Tues day, 14th instant, for the erection of about 125 perch Rubble Work in Upper Queen-street. Labour only. EDWARD BARTLEY, Albert-street. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received until noon of the 21st instant, for the erection of a Church at Parengarenga. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. np O B U I LDEI. S. Tenders wDI be received until noon of the 22nd instant, for Additions to a Farm-House near Panmure. R. KEALS & SON, Architects. UCKLA N D GAS COMPANY (LIMITED).. TENDERS FOR SHARES. The Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited) invite tenders for the Purchase of Five Hundred Shares in the Company. Tenders (which may be for any number) to be delivered before noon on MONDAY, the 13th August, addressed to the Directors of the Auckland Gas Company (Limited), No. 3, In surance Buildings, Queen-street, where^opies of the last report and balance-sheet, and further information may be obtained. By order of the Board of Directors. E. B. PARSONS, Secretary. Auckland, July 30,1877. • OUNT WELLINGTON HIGHWAY DISTRICT BOARD. Written Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to noon on THURSDAY next, 16th instant, for Cutting and Forming portion of the Panmure Road. Plan and specifications to be seen at my office, "Vulcan Lane. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. BARTON IRELAND, Chairman. Auckland, 11th August, 1877. TENDERS are invited for delivering about 800 yard 3of Stone for the Onehunga Wharf. Sp-cificauons to be seen on the works. Tenders to be sent in on or before the 13t_»inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.—Sutherland and Smith. Contractors. TENDERS will be received up to noon on MONDAY, 13th instant, for Iron Work in connection with Steaming Apparatus re quired at Otahuhu. Particulars at Mr. Erring ton s Office, Queen-street. FISHER & CO. A UCKLAND AND MERCER AND _____ KAIPARA RAILWAY,; On and after MONDAY. 9th July, the mini mum weight for Goods will be two instead o_ fh-e-hundred- weight. By order. 5 A. V. MACDOXALD, General Manager.