JEHOSOPHAT.

"DRAW it mild, mother. ih'aw it mild,'' said Squire Hardfist, depreciatingly, oestowmg the maternal title tu-n Mrs. Squire Hardhst, who stood in the door of the long, low New England kitchen, giving someone Mfshc was pleased to term '' a piece id net mm 1. The individual lino-.-, whom sue was bestow ing this gratuity sat upon the iciice, Ins e!..0v..s reding upon the k._,c, ._ oi_ h.. ; dJ^ted hii Cchin. "Rle was", young mbiU just at tins moment he Inched that o_r 01 spirit anu face'was not a bad one, but Uicre now resle:.; upon it an e-.pres.fon of suiien carelessness " Yes, Jehosophat Smith, its .:or your own good I'm talkin' plain, and you'd see the day you'll acknowledge it youisei-. _ Why don't you go away somewhere, and make sulhin 01 yourself, Wed of hangin' roundi here doin odd jobbs and tryin' to write for newspapers that won't pay you enough to fray yer salt. And it's mv opinion wiiat they do pay yon is more than yer ' scribblin" is won'm The idea of your thinking you're the making ot an author. Boy. veer foolish, and ther iraperdence, tiie unheard-of imperiience of .AZrA An you nave leaving Mr. Smith to realise the magnitude of his presumption and repent at ie.-ure. jehoso nha: was not affect.-.1 Z tears ; on the contrary, the hardened youth smiled a grim sort ot smile, slowly walked away down the 'muddy country • ' ■• A ■. _ hi 11--. ■ -im! presumptuous, ior a sign e^e..p->i ni_ 14-" aim with the intensity of suppressed emotion. His head fell uuon Ids bread, and heedless oi ad save his own trouble, he war.de-re I on while th.c shadows of tne coming night fell around -,;... Suddenly his head was lifted, ids form determination had been formed in his mind, and the body had i".-.bowed tlio influence oi its dated house. It was his homo, but never before did it look, so nu.au and poor in his eyes a- n did this night. He entered, tbe building ; a fire smouldered upon the hcartii and a hungry cur crouched before the dying otnoOi'S, but roused himself at his master's coming, and gave tokens of his joy. This was all the coming home he had known for years. To night the sense of friendless loneliness came home to his heart with twofold force. In all the wide world there were none whom he could claim as his kindred, lie was, indeed, lie felt like a criminal, and ids crime was but made no effort 10 kindle it. _ 1' 10m fits pocket he drew a letter. Nov, 'instead of opening it at once, ho examined me directions, the postmark and the seal, then fell to wonder ing from whom it came. His thoughts were evi.ientlv upon .--.metknur else. At last he }.__.-•-. ;U .-fo h:m.ok ti..... ike-'- w.i.-. a communi cation "inside and he ouotied ... The letter was from a former schoolmate, and was post- In the letter was a arai. on New York yo. I'll follow Mrs. i farhis_\. direction. I'll 'Go Wed: " The dawn of the follow ing day found Jehosiohat up and demo;. making preparation., for departure. His belongings were packed in an old oil-cloth travelling bag, and witli it in his hand lie started on foot for the nearest railway station. But lie could not leave without one word of parting with the squire's lovely daughter. The squire's house was upon the route lie proposed taking. When he reached it he entered the grounds and bent his steps to tiie " Spring House," and there, as he expected, he found the blooming country beauty daintily skimming the golden cream. She blushed and started with pleased surprise at her lover's entrance, but there Avas thai in his looks that told her something unusual had occurred, and she came forward with an anxious inquiry. --Sallie," he said, "I am going away— foing away to seek my fortune among the goldfields of California. Your father_ and mother were right—l am not a suitable person to AVed the rich man's only daughter, but for all that I love her tenderly, devotedly. Will she Avait for me ?" " Wait for your Jos. ; she will wait for you always, and for ever love you, but : The rest of the maiden's answer avus cut short by the shrill voice of Mrs Hardfist calling, " Sarah, Sarah !" and they heard the sound of coming footsteps. "It is your mother," said Jehosophat. " She will be angry if she sees me here. Good-bye, darling, good-bye." With one long, loving embrace they parted, and the glorious sun-light of the new born day fell through the window, bathing them in the joyous light of its hopeful smile. On one of the principal streets of San Fran cisco, at the time of v.-hich Aye write, there stood a building devoted to offices. Over one of its numerous doors hung a splendid orna mental sign, upon which was inscribed in gold letters, 'A. Hubert Fitztrufusiss, Agent," and that was all. The public were left in blissful ignorance as to what particular agency was therein attended to. J. Hubert Fitztrufusiss might be a "bock pirate," a ''sowing machine gorilla," or an "insurance sharp," for aught one could learn from the sign, and it was the proud boast of Mr. Fitztrufusiss' life that " few people knew Avhat his business was." His friends privately hinted that it was doubtful if Mr. Fitztrufusiss" own' mind vats clear upon this point. Within the richly-furnished office sat the gentlemp.n himself. His heels were resting upon a talk .oir.e few feet higher than Ids head." His easy-chair was pitched back to a corresponding an^lc, and lie was smoking a cigar. lie was a young man, and he wore a plug hat upon his may head. His whiskers were a la Aivfr.i:, aud his pantaloons were tight, with immense " spring bottoms." His coal was of brown velvet, and was a French " cut-away" of t: 1 .cited style. Mr. Fitztru fusiss was a slender youth, and A- ambition was to he th"-*. eh' •' '•• " about n.iwn, with no r..... y -~ ii ■ a had or.niei tn.-fus._3 makes it .. practice to read his Bible and say his prayers. 'Tin's is a secret which he mod jealously guards, ami no doubt he would fee; very much cai.tuso: if it got out among his friends. Suddenly the door of the office was opened, and our friend Jehosophat Smith entered. Noav ?.Ir Fitztrufusiss claimed that never since he drew on his first pair of boots had he been surprised at anything that occurred upon this terrestrial sphere. He claimed that he was proof against all that emotion of the human hear*, but as he shook hands with his friend he betrayed al! the surprise and friendliness of an ordin ary mortal. "De-lighted to see you, old boy. Didn't expect you so soon. Happy all the same, you know. Just in time for dinnah. FaA*our me with your company at my humble hotel. I'll send for your baggage, |and you can make your toilet at my rooms. Splended barber iv same hotel. I've seen a great many barbers, ahd I think I may say Avith a degree of certainty, bor dering upon the positive, thai you Avill find him lirs.-t.las's.

Thus spake J. Hubert, while Jehosophat regarded him with that astonishment wita which one views a curious animal. At last ho said, '' I have no baggage save this travel!in<>' bag. I thank you tor your kind ncs* and Avill "0 with yon to your rooms. ' " No b.e-'-a" ?" gasped Fitztrufusiss, and then" for tlio ilrst time it occurred to him that his friend was poor. With a delicacy 1 kindness of heart that underlay all Ins vauitvhesaid? "Ohl certainly, I never travel with bagaage myself (he, always did) • such an inconvenience on a journey. Experienced travellers never carry anything but-", oilcloth bag. I have one exactly likevours Had it made to order, most convenient thing in the world ; but come •ilmi"" and he marched Jehosophat oh to lhe Tno«t fashionable hotel. Although Tebosonhat was travel-staiucd, his toilet was completed loner before Mr Fitztrufusiss ]__.._] , m t the finishing touches upon his own elaborate make-up. Tliey went down to dinner and while there Fitz trufusiss took occasion to inform some ol Ins friends in whispers that "Jehosophat was an eccentric fellow from the east, awful rich, sfin est fellow in the world, didn't care any- Ihincfabout style." For a day or two Fitz trufusiss devoted himself to entertaining jehosophat. At the end of that time the "latter intimated a de-ire to pick up some of the gold thai might be lying around loose. \\ here upon Mr Fitztrufusiss became very solemn, and with an air of profound mystery proceeded to lock and bolt the ofiice door, while Jehosophat watched him in astonishment. After making all secure Fitztrufusiss unlocked a drawer iV hV" 'desk and drew forth a sheet of uauer, which he handed to Jehosophat, savin"- "There's gold. ; there's a scheme m which' there's wealth untold. Read it." Jehosophat read the paper. It was simply "*'r;,e Great Western Intelligencer and Univusal Journal of California. J. Hubert Fh ';rufusiss, editor and proprietor. [ehosophat regarded 'his benefactor with a look of blank amazement, and. then laughed outright, but seeing Fitztrufusiss' look of ' injure.! innocence, he checked his amusement, and inquired, "Well, how do you propose to I get money out of this ?' _ , ■•' VYhv, that's as plain as day. xhats I the name of mv paper that is to he. lou ! are to be my silent, partner. \pu have a ! knack of writing thing, you know. _ 1 furnish the money, you furnish tne brains, and avc divide the profits." _ Then Mr Fitztrufusiss entered into an elaborate statement of his idea for starting j a newspaper, which was as practical as I that young man's ideas usually avcic. Jehosophat endeavoured to argue mm out of the notion, but in vain. Nothing but actual trial would convince lam that his enterprise would not prove a success. This conversation about the paper Avas followed by many others upon the same subject and linaliv Jehosophat consented to try it. Accordingly the first number was issued, but Mr Fitztrufusiss consented that the name of the paper should be " lhe Western News." The lirst number did not contain a single line Avritten by Fitztrufu siss, and avc may add. that it never did. .Jehosophat Avrote the editorial, made the selections, and superintended all the Avork. Contrary to Jehosophat's expectation., the upper created a sensation, and at the end ol the "year "The Western News" was no longer an experiment, but an established fact. It wns soon a paying institution, and bade fair to earn for its proprietor a good income. Mr Fitzrufusiss took all the honour of its success upon himself, but Jehosophat received half the profits, and was content. During all this tune Jehosophat hadn't forgotten t'.ie squires daughter, but one fact troubled him greatly, ii .had never received but one letter from the lovely Smile, although be had written many lives' Abort this time it occurred to Mr ! }•_:.._rufusU that as he was an editor he orgM ~, .. .. ; i v _ irdingly oe. due -!'": '■■- '■ - 1 r.ii-'cd from his accustomed haunts, and the ! Y„. ' , ..... ~!_-,.; ; _Y:..i tie. had joum-Vc i | eastward." It _o happened in the course of his ! a'ativl-'place, 'and" the bouse (.fins betrothed. j -~.;,. ;•-;.•• r a u-iss stooped at the country inn, j and among other thin.-,, his attention was ' attract-- .to the notice of a sheriff's sale. ihe Dro'icrly was described in glowing terms, and was 1 none other than the splendid farm, house-, and personal property of Squire Hardfist. An unlucky speculation in certain railway stocks had turned the wheel of fortune and the rich man of yesterday Avas the poor man of to-day. Mr Fitztrufusiss determined to look at the property before the sale, and the next morning he drove out to the " Hardfist Place. Leaving his horse in the care of his driver, he entered the yard, and walked up the broad pathway that led to the front entrance. Through the vine-covered Avindow came the sound of voices, and drawing nearer, he beheld a scene that riveted his attention and caused him to pause. And this is what he saw. An old lady in tears ; a strong man with his head bowed upon his hands in deepest dejection and despair ; a young and beautiful fdrl with her arms around his neck Striving to comfort him. Mr Fitztrufusiss was a romantic youth. " Here was a romance in real life, and why should be uot become its hero. Purchase the pro perty, and present it to the old gent. Re ceive the everlasting gratitude of the old folks, and, of course, the young tady Avould fall in love with their generous benefactor. Marry her, and return a hero, with the prettiest wife in the country." The above-mentioned pro gramme ran through Mr. Fitztrufusiss's mind, and he retraced his steps to his carnage and returned to the inn without further delay. The following day was the sale, and Mr. Fitztrufusiss was on hand. He out-bid every body else, and to the disgust of some creditors who wished to get a valuable property for a fraction of its real value, the property was knocked down to him. Straightway thereafter •Mr. Fitztrusiss called and informed Squire Hardfist that he was now the owner of the pro perty, but requested as a favour that the squire should continue to reside upon the place and manage it as heretofore, giving him an absurdly small share of the profits as rent. Of course the family was overjoyed at the generosity and wonderful friendliness of Mr. Fitztrufusiss, and thus he made Sally's acquain tance under the most favourable circumstances. He became a constant visitor, and all saw that Sally was the object of his attention. Noav Sally regarded him as the benfactor that he was, and felt under the greatest obligations to him ; but as for love, that could never be. She had given her heart lo another, as the reader knows. She found herself in a most embarrassing position. She unshed to show her regard and her gratitude, and she dreaded to wound so true a friend by refusing his prof fered love. . The squire encouraged Mr. Fitztrufusiss suit and expostulated Avith Sallie, and com manded her to accept Mr Fitzti'ufussiss'at tentions. In this his Avife joined him. Finally Mr Fitztrufu.sis formally proposed to the" squire for his daughter's hand in marriage, provided she should consent, and that evening he proposed to ask Sallie the momentous question. He got himself up regardless of expense, and sought the abode of his lady-love. A conversation accidentally overheard had caused his acquaintance, and drawn him here. An other conversation Avas fated to send him away a Aviser ii not a happier man. As lie paused before the door, with the knocker in his hand, these words in Sallies vo.ee fell upon his ear—" Father, I can never love Mr Fitztrufusiss. I love another. As you know, 1 am the promised bride of Jehosophat Smith. Great as is my grati tude to Mr Fitztufursiss for his kindness to me. I can never be his Avife !" Hubert Fitztrufusiss, notwithstanding his vanity and unbounded self-conceit, avus possessed of certain noole and generous qualities that many a man who sneered at the affected little dandy might Avell have been proud of. He loved Sallie most devotedly, and Avheu the words that Aye have recorded fell upon his ears, he stag gered as if someone had dealt him a cruel Woav, and his face grew Avhite Avith emotion, but in a moment his nobler nature asserted itself, and striking his chest with his clenched hand he muttered : " Hubert, be a man, and come out strong. Brace up and do your duty like a gentle man. "

Then he entered the room and confronted I the surprised family. I "I overheard the name of iry friend and partner, Mr Smith, mentioned just now. Miss Sallie, believe me, that avus the first intimation I hud of his acquaintance here. In view of this. I call to bid you all good-bye, as I return to the West to-morrow. I shall send Mr. Smith out as soon as possible, and I trust that Miss Sallie will pardon me for the pain 1 have unintentionally caused her." lie turned and Avas about to leave the room, but Sallie came forward and took his hand. "Mr Fitztrufisiss," she said, " you are the noblest, must generons, of men. 1 shall remember you as my best friend. " " Sallie," he replied, and his A-oice betrayed the insensity of his feelings—" Sallie, I shall nevat forget you. I go away a heart-broken man—life—is—not—worth—living—now.'' Then, with a sudden impulse, he drew her to his heart, and kissed her, and without another word he left the room, Avhile Sallie watched him as best she could through her tears, until his figure disappeared in the distance. And thus ended Mr Fitztrufusiss' little romance in the East. Jehosophat and Sallie now live in California. Mr. Fitztrufusiss sold the " Hardhst Place" to jehosophat on long time, and the latter lias sold it to its original owner, his fathcr-in-hiAV, Squire Hardfist. This time next year the last, payment will be made, and the squire will once more be a "man of property." Jehosophat has prospered, and is now one of the " solid men "of San Francisco. Mr Fitztrusiss lias repeatedly tried to persuade Jehosophat to spell his name S-m-y-t-h-e. " It looks so much more stylish than that common name ' Smith ' you kuoAV.

THE EYE KING STAR, SATURDAY, QqFQBER__miA

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_ 4 Jb maß &- <*A>^YiPiAw^A'^»^. y\EVONPO l-T' ANN IJ AL RACES. ' PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY, 9th NOVEMBER, 1877. President: Vice-President : Captain fc'ildcr. W. (Joblcy, Kstj. Judge: .Starter: Mr. J. Glenny. Mr. M. bhea. Clerk of Course : Mr. K. McKay. Clerk ol Scales and Handicappcr: Mr. M. STront. Stewards:—Messrs, Shakespeare, Alison, [{. McKay, Duder, and W. 14. Fcntou. _■ X O (. It A M M I. : Ist I luce. -MAIDENJPLATE of 5 soys., Ij mile; open to all horses not having wou mi ad vertised race. Weight for aye. Entrance, 2nd Race. DEVONPORT HANDICAP Sweep stakes of 1 soy., with 7sovs. added, second horse to save, his stakes; distance, 2 miles ; 10s. nomination ; KM. acceptance. 3rd Race. -FKURY COMPANY'S PURSE o. 15 soys., 1_ mile; miniimiin weight, 0 st.; entrance, i (.ov. ; las. on nomination; sa. acceptance ; 5 horses to accept or no race. Open to all comers. lth Race.—TROTTING MATCH of i soys.; 3 miles : lowest weight, 10 st. Entrance, as. sth Race.—SETTLERS' STAKES ot 10 soya.; second home to save his stake; IJ mile; lowest weight, 10 st. Entrance, as. Oth Race. HURDLE RACE of 10 so . s.; 2 miles over 8 flights of hurdles; open to all comers; loweb-fweight, 10 st. Entrance 7*h Race. -'-CONSOLATIONISTAKESot 3soys., with sweep added; distance, 1 mile. Entrance, 10s. Bth Race.—HACK HACK.—lst pri'/.p, Saddle and-iridic; 2nd prize. Whip and Spurs; _ miles; catch weights. Kutranc., --. 9th Race. HURRY SCURRY. Entrance, ss. All Horses entered Cor the Ist, 2nd, lth, sth, Sth, and Oth Races must be the bona tide pro perty ot Settlers, and in the Lake and Devon: port Highway Districts, on the 2lsl September, All Horses tor the Forry Company's Pui'-.c, Handicup, and Hurdle Race, to he nominated on the 20 n October, at the Fiugstafl' hotel, al 8 p.m. Accent..nees will close ul 10 o'cluck p.m., on Wednesday, November 7, at same place. Weights to be declared on Monday, Novem ber oth. Qualifiea. ion fee, 1 soy. There are to bo ,i acceptances for esie.b event, or no race, except as provided in l.rd Utile. Jockeys ia the first ..even race:; to nue m colours to be declared at nomination. The Stewards reserve the rigid to postpone the Races if the weather is not favourable. SoeUi, Willi: reci-d. Ed foi _ ■:>' l'"> 3---r.:.s except upon this condition-- that all disputes, claim*, and obiections arising out of I he llacing shall be decided hy theSteAvarils. or those whom they may appoint. Their decisions upon all point-connected with the carrying out of this Programme shall be final. The first Race will start punctually at one o'clock. M. FROST,2IIon Sec ■ROUTE'S TMTIRANDA HOAI, Price at the Yard : Per ton. For Household Uge 22s For Steaming Purposes (in quantities of not less than 5 tons) 18s The Price of Coal at the undermentioned places is— s. d. s. d. Drury .. .. 1G 6 Papakura .. 1G 0 Papatoiioi .. 15 0 Otahuhu .. 14 0 Onehunga .. 11 0 Newmarket.. II 0 The purchaser bears charge of carriage, , making the total cost of the Coal uniform ' throughout. _ The Monster Seam— -Fifty-five Feet Thick. The following TESTIMONIALS respecting this Valuable Mineral for both STEAM and HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, form the best evi dence of their excellence. Tho Coals are now in great demand, and are giving general satis faction, as the Testimonials will show :— Remuera, April 28, 1877.—Mr. Foote : Dear Sir, I have .given the Miranda Coal you sent mo Avhat I consider a fair trial, and have jound it excellent for household purposes. If you can continue to send tho same quality, I shall use it constantly.—Yours truly, T. SHORT. Auckland, N.Z., April tne 30th, 1877.^__r. Foote : Dear Sir,—l am much pleased with the sample of coal sent from your mine; and I pre fer it to any of the Now Zealand coals, and quite equal to the Newcastle coals. First, it does not corrode on the bars; second, it burns to very fine ash; third, less attention; and fourth, I believe the fire-bars will last three times as long. —I haA-e the honor to be, yours truly, Henry WILSON, Engine Driver for Mr. James Butcher Auckland, May 7th. 1877.—Mr. Foote: Dear- Sir,—l have given the Miranda Coal you sent me what I consider a fair trial, and have found it very good, and hope to be supplied with the same in every future requirement.— Yours truly, G. Rhodes. Auckland, May 1877.—This is to certify that find Mr. Foote 'a Miranda Coals aro very good or steaming purposes.— C. Hawkkswood. GoA-ernor Browne Hotel, April 30, 1877.—Mr. James Foote: Dear Sir,—ln reply to your in quiry, avc beg to inform you avc are now using your Miranda Coal; it is good, and gives us satisfaction.—We are, Dear Sir, yours truly, Dunningham & King. JAMES FOOTE, GILiFILLAN'S YARDS, Breakwater Road TAUPIRI COAL-" MINING COM PANY (LIMITED). The Company are now supplying COAL, at their Mine, Huntly Railway Station, at the following prices, per truck load of live tons, in bulk :— Household, (lumpy) .. .. 50s. Steam (screened) 10s. Slack 20s. Discount alloAved on orders from 20 to W0 tons, 10 per cent.; over 100 tons, 20 per cent. Orders for any intermediate stations on the line are reg nested to bo sent direct to the Mines, undressed to the Mine Manager, Taupiri Coal Mines, Huntly, accompanied hy remittance, and tho Coal will be supplied without delay. If required in bags, purchasers will please for ward these to -Mines, rail freight paid; extra charge for filling bags, ls. Gd. per ton. Orders for Auckland and Oneliungu received at the Company's Oflico. Fort-street, where fur ther information may be obtained. Tho following are the rates of carriage charged by railway, per truck load of five tons :— Mines to— Mines to— Newcastle .. 12.fi '-..pj-kura .. 38/4 Mercer .. .. 18/4 Papatoitoi .. 11/2 Tuakau .. .. 25/ Otahuhu . 46/1 Pukekohe .. 29/2 Onehunga .. 49/2 Drurv .. -.35/10 Auckland .. 51/1 FRANZ SCHERFF, Secretary. Fort-street, Auakland, Sept. 6,1877. Waikato Coal Company. Newmarket Yards. F. G. C L A V T O N Is prepared to supply NEWMARKET, REMU ERA, and EPSOM, with the above Superior Coal at the following prices :— Delivered. At the Yards. Railway Station, 5 tons, 20s. 1 ton, or more, 6 tons, or more, per ton. 20s. per ton. Company's price 1 ton, 22/6 .. list. per ton. Cwts., 1/3 per cwt. I ■>„* Orders hy Post, or otherwise, promptly attended to. F. G. C. will use every endeavour to give satisfaction,



PR E V RIVER CO AL. FOR SALE, IK LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Superior to any other Coal for Engineer and Smith Avork. P. C L A R X, . Shipping Agent. Onkiu*noa. TV AIK AT O COAL COMPANY VV are now delivering BEST HOUSE HOLD COAL, from their .Alines at Iluawaro, Htmtlv Station, as follows ;— 5 tone, and under 25 tons 17s. 6d. per ton. 25 tone, and under 50 tons 16s. od. 50 tons, and upwards 15s. ~ Slack 12s. Gd. ,„ Delivered at-Auckland Railway btauon. _ Steamers and Manufactories subject to special arrangement. Orders may be sent to Mr. James Ronaldsox, Manager, Huntley, Waikato ; or to "Vv*. S. LAD BIS, Agcut. 7. Wyndham-street, Auckland. _____ HA SH T O N & SON, . HOUSE, LAND. AND ESTATE AGENTS, S, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. FOR SALE. TO CAPITALISTS.—That ocntraUy-situatcd Property in Grahame and liar.lingo-streets, consisting of a comfortable Family Residence, containing ten rooms and stable, erecte* upon an allotment 55 feet by 170 feet; one (.-roomed Cottage over-looking the harbour: onei-roomeci Cottage ; and one 5-roomed Cottage. Also, an allotment 54 feet by 110 feet, fronting road on Harbour Board reclamation. . The above property can be sold either in part or in one lot-. ,_-.- Apply to 11. ASHTON Se SON, S, Insurance Bu doings; Or, to Air. WM. AITKEN. FOR. SALE. All that centrally-situated and commodious Property in Ofltcial Day, formerly known as the Loyal Motel and Club, consisting oi_ largo wooden building at the corner of ftden Ores cent and Short-street, the largo brick budding adjoining, containing about 20 room;;; and tour houses in Eden Crescent, together with tho land upon Avhich they are erected, and a largo allotment in Short-street. This is a splendio site for a largo hotel.—Apply to H. ASWTON & SON, S, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. TO BE LET :— NORTH SHORE.—Two comfortable Family Residences, adjoining the Flagstaff Hotel North *hore. GLEN BURN.—Seven roomed Cottage, with good garden, containing fruit trees, &c, avcll and ta;:!-:; extensive view of lhe harbour. CI tOSS-STIt E ET, N E WTON. — Two 1 our roomod Cottages. ~ . . -HI.-EN-STI-.i-.-T. — l_arge Store adioining Messrs. Arnold I lines & Co., three stories and cellar suitable for wholesale business. vVELLESLEY-STRI.F.T. —Brick Shop and Dwelling-house in Wellesley-street, close to Queen-street. _, ~ _ G ItEY-STREET.—Commodious Family Re sidence, with large garden, all in first-rate con dition. . THREE KINGS.— A nine-roomed House, With stable, out-buildings, garden, and orchard, ■R acres in all. Eor lease for :. or 1 years. GREAT SOUTH ROAD.—Seven-roomed Cot tage with Verandah, an acre of land attached, situated near Junction Hotel. CUSTOM-HOUSE-STREET.— Large and com modious Stores In Custom-house-street,. '! ho Cellars have been asphalted, and are dry and rat-proof. -.-.... 11. ASHTON S_ SOY, House, Land, and Estate Agents, No. 8, New Zealand Insurance Buildings. fl* C. ORHI- NW 6 6 f>, E'-io OUTDOOR AUCTIONEER AND VALUATOR. HOUSE, LAND. ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Sales of Household Furniture, Stocks-. n-Trado, Machinery, Live Stock, Agricultural Produce, Farming Implements, Estates, Sec, conduced al Private KcsidenceH, or elsewhere, with prompt settlements of all sale account.'; audi ol her cash transactions. Valuation.-, for Probate Duly, also Surveys ol Lund cut; House ; Compensation Claim., vahie.l and ;.--,.-.-"..: '.'nantilics taken and made up for intending contractors to public and other 'lio.Jls, i'loiJe Property, Fivm.H, L-uid. __'... a'.wavsou '.ale by private contract; 1.c.:.-.;_tm\. kcui of Mouses, Shops, Offices, Allot,,lords. Trades. Sec . _•:<'.. to be sold, let. or otherwise disposed oi ; Rents Collected, and the gem-rui J agreement. I Otlice :—QVI'-.N AND S-iOK-'r.AN'n-STRKI-Ts. j AVANTED TO PURCHASE—Farms. !.-;;•--'! and small, in tlio Suburbs of Aucklcn i or '■;■'- j kaio, tec. also. Land, Houses, AJio;incuts, . '■'.• ! Sec No charge to Seller unless properly iu-o.a. jo 'o /*. n l Oi-T-nnoi: JtL. Yj. VTRI-ENWOOD, i..L---r;o.•_:.__._, COIiN'KH OK QUID N &. SHORTLAND-STREE'-S. T O 11 N Q< O P V E T, II O U S E, ' L A N I), GENERAL COM MUSS LO X AGENT, lias always on SALE or LEASE, Large Tracts of COUNTRY LANDS, suitable for either Sheep or Cattle Runs. CULTIVA TE 1) FAR MS, PARTLY IMPROVED FARMS, HOUSES, 0 TTAGES, _ And a great number of choice BUILDING SITES, both in the Town and Suburbs. All of which can be dealt Avith on most, reason able terms. No. 3, QUEEN-STREET, AUCKLAND. AIBO, Agent for Mr. AY. K. CARTER'S WAI KATO PARCELS DELIVERY, and tho Book! ng of Passengers. "VTEW ZEAL AN D INSURANCE AAX COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE. Capital - £1.000,000. Reinsurance Fund £100,000. Insurance against LOSS BY FIRE of every description of Property may be effected with this Company. Hulls Insured for tho Voyage or 'lime. Mer chandise, Goods, and Freight Insurod, by steamers and sailing vessels, Risks on Specie subject t.o special arrangements. .ear LosftKF Pkompti.v Paid. OKOHOK P. PTVCROTC. Maufurer SOUTH BRITISH INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL, £1,000,000. Buildings of every description and Contents Insured. Wool from Sheep's Back or Shipping Port to London. Vessels, Freight, Gold, Grain, Gum, and Cargoes generally Insured to and from London, the Colonies, America, China. Mauritius, the Islaud &c. Lowi.sT Current Rates i Head Office, Auckland. A. BOARDMAN. Manager. JAJ O T I C E. CLOSING OF SHARE LIST FOR NEW ZEALAND. NATI ON A L r. IO R T GAG E AN D AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND (LIMITED). CAPITAL, £1,000,000, in 100,000 Share,, of £10 each. First issue, 50,000 Shares, ok aviiigk 15.000 are UESEIIA'EO b'OK, AND NOW OFFERED IN New Zealand. Deposit on application, 10s. per share ; payable on allotment 10s. oer share. Further Calls, not, exceeding £1 per share, Avill be made from time to time as required, but it is not proposed to call up more than ,(.2 per share in all. The R'ULL issuw ok 35,000 Shares available ix London, is taken ir and held by a sub stantial I'KUl'I-I etary. Read Ofiice: -10, Lombard-street, London. Tho Chief Cilice for Now Zealand is in Dunedin, and AgenciesAvill be opened in the principal Towns in the Colony. Solicitors: Messrs. Sicvwright and Stout. Brokers: Messrs. Gillies, Street, and Hislop. Prospectuses, and applications for Shares, can he obtained at tho Brokers, or at the. Branches of The National Bank of New Zealand (Limited), with whom the deposit of 10s. per share may be lodged. The Share List avill Close on the 3rd October. Dunedin, 11th September, 1877. VI C TOR I A F LOU I. -MILLS, SYMONDS-STREET. PARTINGTON BROS. Haa*k Always ox Hand— Flour, Sharps, Bran, Wheatmeal Maizemeal, &c. Oats and Maize, crushed Rice, Pepper, &c., ground.



"m/rUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF j i-?_i_ AUSTRALASIA. [ESTABLISHED 1850,! Head Office for New Zealand: AUCKLAND. For Mutual and [ndekeasibie Like Assurance Kndoav.a.ent a_;:> ; Annuity Brsix_ss. ] Thopuhlicarc requested tonoto that although • this is not the oldest 0.-ikice in Australasia, it, was the first to fi..-!_ Lif« Asst'iuM':-: ; from the harassing restrictions wlucn tell • its establishment in IS.._>. and for some tune \ after, Avere imposed by other Societies on their , members. . ! Its Policies arc Indefeasible from date ot ; issue, and contain no conditions as to luturo ; occupation, residence, or '.muse of death. i Prosi'ECTUSEsi, and full information, on application to _.-_,, ~ WILLIAM T. J. BELL.S Vulcan Lave! General Agent for New Zealand. _ j TUS'IIIALIAN MUTUAL PMVI. j JT DENT SOCIETY. FOR MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE, tec. j NE W ZKA] _A NO I. RAN C H : Head Office, Wellington. j It is found in the course of business that j mistaken frccuently occur, iv conseciuence or I the similarity of title assumed by some of the \ new Life Offices recently established in tho i Australian Colonies. _ | The public arc requested to note that .v.o ; Ai:-.-.tkaj.ian Mi-ruAn Pi.ovipj;nt Society 13 : the correct designation of the oldest Mutual __ito j Oifice in Australia. I Present annual Revene I exceeds .. ■• •• r ' \Ze I Accumulated Funds exceed £2,000,000. Tho NeAV business for the year 137G was -1550 I proposals accepted and completed, assuring \ £1 052,575, and producing a new annual revenue of _-5-',m ... , ~ I Persons assuring with this oilice snare the j whole profits, and a bonus is declared every j fifth year. ._.._ EDWARD W. LOT. f_, Resident Secretary, Agent for Auckland : Alexander Saunders. _ j _A MERICAN~SEWING MACHINES, j ~ THE LARGKST SALE IN AUSTRALIA. Rkul'CEL I'Kici- List. j "Till'; no:.rE" | SHUTTLE-LOCK-STITCH, i THE PERFECTION oi 1 MECHANISM. ! Simple, Compact, Eeficiext, Durable, and Complete. j it sews Avith the least possible amount of labour, j anda Girl of Tw.lv Years can run it without fatigue. It is a Triumph of Mechanical Genius. j 'TH i' 1IOME" SJ i L'TTLE is the only practica j Loav-price Lock-etitch SeAving _.>i.aeLhie eA'er invented. This UNEQUALLED MACHINE uses a straight needle, makes the "Loek-stitcn iah.te on both sides), has a si .f-.uPusting tension, end ; is adapted to every variety cf sowing foruriy wear, from the lightest muslins to the heaviest; AND AVILL EVEN SEW LEATHER ; It Ayill Hem, Fell. Bind, Cord. Braid, Seam. T'.-ck, Ruiilos, 'Hemstitch, and Gather. This Machine will sew on and gather at the same time, and will Avork equally well on Silk, Linen, V, oollen, and Cotton Goods, with Silk, L-nen, or Cotton Thread. It is not neccss«,_-y for us to enuoavour to do tract, from the merits of any ol her machines. AVo chum to sell THE BEST FAMILY : MACHINE IN THE MARKET, without regard to Prick, and we feci confident that whenever persons wishing ro buy Sewing Machines give the "HOME" SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE a fair trial, in competition with other Machines we will haA-e the preference. With; tho _Mi.cl.me is furnished—Tlemmer, Bra,hi', Shuttle Bobbins, Oii Can, Gil, Scicav, drive;;, Five Needle..-./Ln.ge, Table _CI amp. and case with hinges. P It 1 C !•- : w't - '» >, h ' ■■;• ' ' ; ' A ' let, L D. NATHAN -c CO J. V. P.t.EPA. ( I "1 B ITCH EN'S CEL K.IRA TED ULOOD | O RESTORE!! !ti: FOUNTAIN OF] FRIENDSHIP LOLGE, L.0.0.F. The Proprietor of thoßlcod P.estorcr has been astounded to learn that certain me oersofthe above excellent Order have objected to their j A'isiling Ollicers endorsing the testimonial of a brother, who with grateful feeliius desired to publish abroad the medicine which, by the help : of Providence, led to his recovery from a pain- j fill illness. I The subjoined letter issued by order of the Lodge to Mr. Jones, will be the excuse for in i future omitting the Ollicers' Certificate hitherto j attached to Mr. Jones' testimonial. The ob- I jeetion of the. Society is merely on technical j grounds, for none can do other than rejoice at a ; fellow being's recovery from an alleged incur able disease,: — "MR. JONHB,— " Lear Sir, -In deference to some of the mem bers of tho Loyal Fountain of Friendship, who believe that their sacred rights and privileges have been infringed, avc must request you to withdraw the certificate appended to your letter to Mr. Hitchens, bearing the initials of the offices wc then held in the Lodge : but, in doing so, we would have yon and .Air. Hitchens to understand that avc fully endorse what that certificate intended to convey. " We are, &c, " Alfred Alev. "Ciias. Overton. Yes ! the certificate will be removed after so courteous and manly a request. The testimonial remains, and in the majesty of truth tells its own tale. There is no desire to imply incapacity on the part of the Lodge Physicians ;—on the contrary, they have proved themselves worthy of the trust. Nevertheless, the Proprietor of the Blood Restorer desires a fair hearing for his panacea, the use of Avhich has been follOAVed with such unparalleled success: believing that it is one of the highest and most sacred of privileges to be able to administer relief to a suffering brother in this Avorld of pain and trouble. The following is a couy of the brief inoffen sive certificate, which has until now bf*en attached to I lie testimonial, and which excited the anger of some rather unphilanthropically disposed members of the Order:— Auckland, Ist June, 1577. We, the undersigned. Visiting Oflicers of the Loyal Fountain of Friendship Lodge, of the 1.0.0. F., M.U, A.D.. bear Avitness to the won dcful cure of Bro. Jones, effected by the use of Mr. Hitchens' Blood Restorer. C. Overton Alfred Aley. •*AfZ/ «£*v M^A^.A:-Y\ fe-d-'i^ei'^'-..^--" 'A. -. fMIY-'AAyZ Y-'-A-f. Y-.f r r ;.v* •gm^YJYi-A. 'V;..k._ _"•'•■■/-- ,'•', <■•''•• -' ;: <p.fcQ. ': ■*--., ■■'■'* ;-'".-' i:v*.-H'.;-: ■~.-. "*^>-,,:,.."-'-■ k.'-_.-''i?'"-:- -A '•i <*&jA,cA;,;> . .YAAf^-uA---" \\ ■-. : . -■ -; A", *- *>•' Z~f P '•'■ "' ff\ '■'-v* *. mHE GREATEST WONDER OF JL MODERN TIMES. Long experience has proved these famous remedies to be most effectual in curing either the dangerous maladies or the slighter com plaints which aro more particularly incidental to the life of a miner, or those living in trie bush. Occasional dose 3of these Pills Avill guard the system against those evils which so often beset the human race, vim.:—Coughs, colds, and dis orders of the liver and stomach—the frequent forerunners of fey r, dysentery, diarrhcea, and cholera. Is the most effectual remedy for old sores wounds, ulcers, rheumatism, and all skin diseases ; in fact, when used according to the printed directions, it never fails to cure alike deep and superficial ailments. These Medicines may be obtained from all respectable Druggists and Storekeepers through out the ciAdlised world, with directions for uso in almost every language. They are prepared only by the Proprietor, THJMAS HOLLOWAY, edS, Oxford-street, London. V Beware of Counterfeits that may eminat' rom tha United States.



---._sS-___.-;.s:'_a3'_s TEMPERANCE HOUSE, AND PRIVATE BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT. HPHE above business was established JL about two years ago. as a strict TemiJerance House, and the result of rigid adherence to the rule has proved that such accommodation, apart from the association:-', of ordinary hotels, and combining as far as practicable the associations of a home circle, has I -___. oroved that such a Temperance House -,va_ needed. The proprietor, encouraged by past success, has considerably extended his accommodation, having secured on a lease the adjoining premises, and fur nished additional rooms. ~.;. f.nd the above House one I ■ _, -..7-. ..-— . -V—;-•_ _■_■" ;-■_ "'-, _■"•. . . "7-, 7~S .".' "^ Q] ,:.:.. :_..;i,„,.:^___- _i__.i.-. _i 1-'--^ _-a.i1;.3 .PUCIALLY i'ROVIDED i'OI.. I i j SINGLE AND DOUBLE BED ROOMS. ! j — _ THE BATH ROOM will be completed shortly. S-Si- A PIANO is provided for tne pleasure of Boarders and Visitors. * * Persons in the country desirous of securing accommodation may do so by letter or telegraph. i.-T OBSERVE THE ADDRESS : j£B jDJD-illTlX- rJ TEMPERANCE HOUSE AND PRIVATE BOARDING Hj £_ 1 -A D .i._. ' O Xl A-.- -U _A 1, UPPBH QU3EN 3TBBET, AUCKLAND. I Foui. Doors Above the Tri.!t:sir_Baths. I I i !



IM. H. FROST.] [C. T. FEI', [E R.STON„ AUGtt |F R0 S T & Q 0 WHO L ESALE " ' , WINS AND SPIRIT, PRODUCE AND Pn-vr ! MISSION MERCHANTS, I Vulcan Lane and High-street Auckland, N.Z. Cash Purchaseks of WOOL, SHEEP-.u~rv.-. j HIDES, TALLOW, KAURI GUM, & c . S> : Liberal Advances made on Y\"ool Gnm s ,; Consign od for Sale to London ' C" j Markets. Indents for all kinds Merchandise valufrt _>„.* forwarded to English and American d Markets, j A undertaken on arroroved terms j3 u(JTS ' s IIOEy '- &~^^; i: T^ l-fif-l *s3^^ii 6_."- '-.' "'A. ' ''J xt© Little LATE FOREMAN TO CHARLES MARKS, OF QUEEN-STREET), 800 T M A X E R, Has great, pleasure in announcing to the public that lie has commenced business in ALBERT BUILDINGS, in those premises lately in the occupation, of Madame Ncilson, and hopes by strict attention and civility to receive a share of public patronage. He sincerely trusts that old customers of his late employer will favour him AYith a call, and seleot from a Large and "Well - assorted S.'OO-?.. ft Greatly Reduced Prices. Every Description of M.i., Women's, and Children.-, Boo; > _..r,.>_ to order on the shortest notice. N.B.—A few Children's High-leg American Boots still left, at half the usual price. tcs_ Don't forgot the Address— R. LITTLE U-A.e Forejian to C. Marks), Three doors from McArthur & Co's._ JT^WSAP TIMBER !'CHEAP TIMBER"! The Undersigned are selling SASHES. COORS, and SIOi.JLD.INGS at lhe VERY LOWEST KATES. Have also en hand a very large and superior steel: of First aud Second Class Building Timber of all kinds, at lowest rates. A few Jon Lot.-: of Second-class Timber, a.,GI-EAT BARGAIN, Wood Tttenino ik all its Rranchks.—Chair Legs and Backs, Table, Bed, and Sofa Legs, at very low rates. THE UNION STEAM SAY." MOULDING, "SASH AND DOC'd COMPANY (Limited), MEOH AN IC S' BA Y. y^YEING AND CLEANING WORKS. [Established 1861.] Gentlemen's Clothing cleaned, reueAved in colour or dyed, aud well pressed: Silk and Union Velvets cleaned, dyed, and finished: All Wool, Merino, or Ur.ion Lr.-s : es dyed or cleaned and hot pressed; Children's Dresses of all materials dyed in .any shade : Lace Shawls, Falls. Sec, dyed and dressed : Damask Curtains or Table Covers renewed or dyed; Feathers died in any oli^cTe, ar.d curled equal to new; Sheepskin Mats cored, ci .aned. or dyed; Gloves cleaned at Gd. per pair : Rlankets scoured at ls. Gd. per nair: Straw Hats cleaned a. dyed in any shape. All colours warranted fast. _ J)OL_. Td _H -)<)L — )Cn— -SDDC'AR 8- VvO-dP-iNY, ~)()C '■'..* WKLLSSLSY-ST. .-AST. " * TTUDCL-R & CO. having recently taken _L_l_i Stock, find that a number of GOODS re main in t_nt3ir possession, having been left with them lons. ago. They request owners will be good o.'-iou-th to re-.novo in-run. as alteration of the premises arc in contenipiation, otherwise tha articles must be -old. EDGAR & COMPANY, a.YcI !<: sley-street East. ~~j S,r~»7 YifpHAM-STREET, ! _ o:' GENERAL DECORATIVE PAINTER | fej w :l J.._r i« | J.H. r_o nests attention o'Budders and! p£| others to his Ncav Glazing Tariff. } _._, .-j.. I J, HENDERSON*. __. ! I SS * j 8, WYNDHAM-STREET. I TJJ -pHILLIPPS & qON, HAVE NOW OPENED, Ex 'Emily Chaplin. A L URGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF PAPERHAN GINGS OF THE LATEST DESIGNS. T53, NEW PICTURES In Coloured Autotypes, Engravings, Oleographs Lithographs, comprising Landscape, Sporting, Comic, and eA-ery A-ariety of subject, Mottos, Texts, &c. Gilt. Stained, and Veneered Frame and Room Mouldings, Fancy Frames, See, Sec, Sec. Paints, Oils, Colours, Varnishes. Brushes, &c. &c, CariHm's Anticorrosion Paint, Zinc, White, Patent Silicate Paint, Sec. Polished, Silvered, and Rough Plate Glass Plain, Coloured, and Fluted Sheet Glass Glass Shades, Deck Lights, and Photo Glass Cheap Hessian and Scrim. W. PHILLIPPS & SON, OIL, COLOUR. AND GLASS MERCHANTS 95 & 97, Queen-street 1877" SEED CATALOGUE Contains a List of Specialities for 1877. Also, full and complete lusts of Prices of all kinds of Seeds, with useful tables of quantities, and hints on sowing, &c. Gratis to Customers on application. R. BAIRD, VICTORIA SEED STORES Victoria-street Auckland. IMPORTANT N OTIC E. E. WAT E R S Has very great pleasure to announce that since his removal into Mr. Dyson's late shop, his mr DINING ROOMS "*_» have been renoA-atcd at great expense, v/itb every regard to the conA-enience of his cus tomers. The LOWER SALOON is the most spacious and comfortable, as well as the best ventilated Dining Doom in the Pro vince ; and Up-stairs he has furnished an extra room, of comfortable size, to prevent over crowding. There are SPECIAL ROOMS FOR LADIES also un-stairs, to which are attached side offices provided with ahlutionary and other conven iences. His Tabic he feels confident neeas no recommendation. The liberal patronage of the Professional and Commercial Gentlemen of the City Avhich he has received for a period cf over eight years i_- a guarantee that the Bill of Faro i is such ns **'i'l nlcase the most fastidious. f EVERY DELICACY OF THE SEASON is always to be obtained. British Magazines, Hlustro' -fl and Comic Jour nals, together \v_J."", t1..-. lead.ig London Nsavs pa'ce-rs, arc laid er. the 'r'.vv, immediately on the arrival of each imllst...u_ _,-_.'. He, therefore, hopes Avith some confidence that he will, mhis New Prem;-,:::.., continue to receive the large share ni'patronage Avhich has been accorded to him in the pastt E. W. wishes also to draAV the attention of Merchants and Storekeepers to his local, y manufactured CoiiJ'ccticns, which rival tnooe oi Keillor and the best English makers, lie «&* ---removed his Factory to Durham-street VA est, A.-hero he has fitted up all the most modem machinery of the trade. E. WATERS, Wholesale and Retail Confectioner, auckland. __ OUGHT UNDER ENGLISH COST. A Large Lot of GENTLEMEN'S SILK HANDKERCHIEFS, Avhich wc can Sell at a Little Over the Price cf Cambric. Also the Remains of a Large Wholesale Stock of Hard and Soft Felt Hats, at a trifle over half price.—CAHGO_& McKAIG, Quecn-stree_t_____ T_> F. WEBS TE B, -2_\!.» WHOLESALE .'.-to retail _,_ SADDLER AND) HARNESS MAI-^R- - 1.._ -.! UK ._ N -atlTcJ-i KT. AUtU-LAND. (!,_.•». Mm rtVilnr. (.anTr' Tf Rs. WAZ~A~AYA7~AY~~i E ___.JL MONTHLY NURSE, Corner of Union and Wellington-streets.. Reference : Drs. Bayntun and Kenderdine.