" "7 than when the clerks were allowed riSi- for haif-an-hour. It is aston • . ?n *that intelligent Englishmen can put ?th such treatment, but there is a sort iftfiS of terror established by Messrs At i- ?i and Co., and tame submission PaSt autocratic edicts is the order of S lav But let the friends of the Civil Sen-ants take heart of grace, there is yet hnVht spot in their existance, and that ?n°tneir personal .comfort is carefully con \red Webo&t of having, in the New rivemnien 1. Buildings, the largest wooden tafld ng in the world, (it might not inaptly w. fprnied " Vogel's Folly") and when its in ternal decorations are completed, itwiUcer- S y be the most expansively and most ex ""'Vantlv furnished Government Build- In', iii the world. All the floors are now W' covered with Bmssells carpet—none nf voiirsham stuff, but the genuine article—l was admiring it the other day, when the man I\T O waß manipulating it mtormed me that it was the best carpet.he had seen out here, " d would, no doubt, have been tearfully expensive only the Government iou-ht'it in very large quantities I said "did t-hev purchase it by the ton ?" No," Wenlied "carpet is sold by measurement." T then su-gested they had bought it by the acre but Tie couldn't say. I have made a direful calculation, aim discovered it will take an acre and a half to cover the floors. Far cy the following account :—

New Zealand Government,

U acres Brussels Carpet, at £2000 ' per acre iiUOO 0 0 This is a festive sort of item Avhen we take into consideration the debt, eighteen millions: income twelve hundred thousand; and animal expenditure, fifteen hundred '^mTnISTERIAL DIFFERENCES.. The "Wellington "Times" has run a-muck at a certain newspapercorrespondenthere for spreading a report of there being a disagree ment in tne Cabinet. Now, everyone knows, and has known, for some time, that Mr Whitciker is not in accord with his colleagues, so whence this "thusness" on the part of the "Times." Mr Whitaker him self on the floor of the House last session made no secret of his holding views diame trically opposed to those held by his col leagues, but his colleagues swallowed this humiliating announcement ; anything, in fact, to hold office. And then New Zea land was treated to the painful spectacle of one member of the Ministry foregoing his privileges as Premier for filthy lucre, selling, as it were, his political birthright for £500, iorMrWhitakeris virtually Premier, though Maior Atkinson draws the salary. ' MECHANICS' INSTITUTE.

There is a rumour here, which, so far as lam able to test it, appears to be well founded, that the Government will place on the estimates a considerable sum of money to be distributed amongst the Mechanics' Institutes in the colony, and in aid of country libraries. SIR JULIUS VOGEL'S TRAVELLING EXPENSES. [t is stated here, on report which is believed to have emanated from someone in the Treasury, that the Treasurer will attempt next session to get A rogel's £2,000 ■travelling expenses paid, which the House refused to pass last session. It is said that Vogel gave his note of hand to a financial firm ill England for the money, and that 'this firm has been able to b.iing some influence to bear with a view of recovering its money. The Government will make another attempt next session to induce Parliament to vote the mouey. THE NATIVE OFFICE. The annual cost of the Native Lands Court has been about £20,000. Au endeavour -was made recently to retrench, and a few unfortunate junior clerks were dismissed, and the salaries of some few sub ordinate officers curtailed. The big screws and lavish travelling allowances of the Judges, Commissioners, and heads of Departments are left untouched. It is said that there will be a saving of £500 or £600, but this will be exceeded by the expense of ■establishing the new system, should the. Lands Court Bill pass.

Australian Telegrams

(PER ALBION).

Defalcations of a Shire Secretary.

JTslecfraph Lias to Westsra Australia.

[Press Agency.]

HOKITIKA, this day. The Albion was tendered last night. The news was chiefly anticipated by the Rotorua. MELBOURNE. The defalcations of Walpolc, Shire Secretary for Dundas, who committed suicide, are found to be £1,000. It is unlikely that Mr Stevenson, Secretary of Railways, will return to the colony. All the Australian colonies will probably be jointly represented at the Paris Ex hibition. A telegraph line from Adelaide to Western Australia is expected to be ■completed some time next month. Oats are in good demand.

TELEGRAPHIC.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

GRAHAMSTOWN, this day.

LATEST GOLD RETURNS. Uirvan obtained 192 ozs 9 dwts from 72 tons ; and Moyle's, Moanatain tribute, 11 ozs 5 dwts. The Piako crushing is looking well for a noocl return at the next cleaning up. Alburnia : The breaking down last night gave a good haul of specimens, leaving a good show in the face. Mr Hurst and Captain Digby visited the mine to-day. The Prince Imperial driving still con tinues on the reef,, and a little gold is •ieen. SHAREMARKET. Business done—Moauatairi, £9, £8 17s (fd ; Kuranui Hill, 30s ; Cure, 7s ; Waite kauri, 15s 3d. ; o Sellers—Moanatairi, £9 ; Alburnia, 58s ; City of London, 10s ; Piako, 10s ; Queen of Beauty 235. „. , Buyers—Moanatairi, £8 15s; City of London, 8s; Piako, 9s; Cure, Gs 6d ; Welcome, 5s 6d.

COROMANDEL, this clay.

LATEST GOLD RETURNS.

The Young New Zealand obtained, ten ounces of gold from five tons of stuff. The claim is shewing up very well. Bright Smile.—A parcel of rich specimen? was got last night, and there is a spleudici show in the face. New Golden Pah.—Another leader was struck last night, shewing gold. Waverley.—More specimens were got yesterday." They expect to cut the Three Brothers leader to-morrow. THE LICENSE PETITION. A petition f rom'publicans here to have the license fees reduced to the same standard as other licenses on the goldfields of other parts of the colony was presented to the Licensing_Court.

U HAMILTON, this day.

GRIEVANCE.

Considrt'Ajfole dissatisfaction is felt among; "|&sttlers here, re the withdrawal of the mooted constables from carrying the muil3 on Thursdays between Hamilton and Te Awamutu. They are "concentrated" at Cambridge and' Alexandra, and have notWj; to do meantime. There are no fwT m important district, '53 T" esday & Saturday. It is coa- J/aered that the interest of-the settlers,aud of the forr.ft is sncriaccd to Dr

subject, and the settlers will hold a meeting.

PRESS AGENCY.

WELLINGTON, this day. DEPARTURE OF THE PAKEHA. Sailed : Pakeha, for Kaipara,

Recovery of the Derelict Brig.

"Wreckage on Seventeen Mile

Ssach.

[PER PRESS AGENCY.]

Y^ELLINGTON, this day. On Tuesday evening, the steamer Luna went out to look for the derelict brig Star of Mersey, and found her oft' Alligator Point—only a few miles from where she was supposed to have gone down. The vessel was riding with two anchors down, and no one on board. She had evidently been left in a hurry—the sextant, chart, oilskins, and clothes being left behind. The vessel was in good condition, well supplied with provisions, and only two feet of water in the hold. She was pumped out, the anchors raised, and she was towed into Wellington last night.

Greymouth, this day. A Lot of wreckage, consisting of a large gangway board (not usually carried by coasters), a ship's after-hatch marked A.1., and a quantity of planking, was found on Seventeen Mile Beach, north of Greymouth. A constable proceds as soon as time will suit to enquire.

POLICE COURT. —THIS DAY.

DRUNKARDS.

(Before Joseph May Esq., J. P.)

Richard Hmgsten, v. William Rogerson, were each lined 5s and costs for drunken ness. Margaret Brainsbury, a veteran in the ranks of King Drink, and Edward Rogers, who had been guilty of indecency in his cups, were sent to prison for seven days with out the option of a fine. REMANDED. Rachel Codd, alias Volen, charged with behaving in a riotous manner in Chancery Lane, was remanded till to-morrow, TOO PAST.

John Perry, alias Michael Breen, was fined 2s 6d and costs for driving round a street corner at other than a walking pace. This was all the business.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.— THIS DAY.

(Before R. C. Barstow Esq., R.M.) JUDGMENTS FOR PLAINTIFFS.

James A. Fryer v. Albert Walker, claim, £1S 6s 7d, promissory notes. (Mr Thome for de fendant, confessed iudgment for £1(5 6s 7d, in 10s instalments.) W. Bray v. John Quinn, claim, £3 153 6d, goode, (Mr Keatly for plaintiff.) James Cook v. H. S. Meyers* claim, 16s, work, costs, 193. J. W. Carr v. S. H. Webb, claim, £2 813, costs, 14s. Joseph Westmoreland v. Arthur Garter, claim, £2 12s, balance of account, costs, 10.-=. (Mr Beale for plaintiff.) William Pye v. Thomas Meyer, claim, &1 lls 10d, goods, co3t3, 18s. Samuel Coombes v. Angus Ross, claim, £915s wearing apparel, coats, £1 19s. S. Coombes v. W. L. Kogers. claim £5, suit, costs, £1 is 6d. (Mr J. B. Russell for plaintiff.) Samuel Jackson v. Charles IS. Madden, claim £3, rent of office. (Mr Thome for plaintiff.) Mr Ewir.gton proved. Costs, £1 4s Bd. JUDGMENT D ff3TOR SUMMONSES. W. H. Pipes and Edmund Connell, claim £1 7s Bd, goods. Mr Thorne for plaintiff. Defon dant said that he had been unable to pay up, but would now pay half-a-crown a week. Mr Thorne accepted. An order was made accord ingly, or failing, two weeks' imprisonment. Hellaby Bros. v. Edmund Connell, claim £214s 6d. Mr George for plaintiff, accepted 10s per month. Alex. Maclrie v. John Ivlullally, claim £212s 6d, goods. His Worship said he knew that several judgments were pending against Mullally, and that he had money owing him by the Road Board, Mullally said this was the most unjust ease that he had ever been subjected to. His Worship adiourned the case for a fortnight, in order that an arrangement might be made. K. S. Willcocks v. F. T. Maclean, claim £4 14s 6d. The defendant, a school teacher, offered 10s a month. ADJOURNED. ! Andrew Fargie v- John Roberton, claim £41 ; 163 Bd, work, adjourned with a view to a settle ' ment by arbitration. Frederick Thorpe v. Albert Dornwell, claim, £36. Mr Tyler for plaintiff, Mr J. 13. Russell for ; defendant. Claim for alleged breach of agree ment by plaintiff, who had been employed by defendant as a butcher. Mr Russell said that plaintiff had misconducted himself, and had beeu^ overpaid- Albert Dornwell deposed that he knew Mr Lukey, of Melbourne, who acted as his agent in engaging plaintiff. : Frederick Thorpe, butcher, deposed that he had '■ recently come from Melbourne. He had some ! negotiations with Mr Lukey, and an agreement ! was entered into (agreement put in). He came i over by the steamer to Auckland, and entered ! plaintiff's service. He engaged on the sth June. j He grumbled certainly about so"io things, but always did what he was ordered to do. He com plained about two bones which were set for his breakfast, when Mr Dornwell came r.o him, like a raging lion, and saii, "'Do you expect meat j without bones? Clear out." He went to the I office for money, but Mr Dornwell said plaintiff was in his dett. He claimed for eight weeks and a half wages, and £20 damages. To Mr Russell: He had a little too much drink one nighr, but not in business hours. ! (Left Sitting.)

FICTIONS V. FACTS.—OR POOR MOSES.

To the Editor of the Evenixo Star. Sir,—"Were we living in the times of good old Dr Primrose we could not possibly portray a better state of religion than at the present date. It is not sufficient to bring spiritualism promi nently before the public, by our deepest thinking ministers but we have in addition, ministers of the gospel who are vicing with one another who shall get the first temperance room opened into which chess, billiards, etc. are to be intro duced, less the beer. Sir, I ask in the face of all these manoeuveringsi, if such i^ in harmony with the teachings of tbe Bible. If not, where are G.T.S. who profess (and rightly so) to dis countenance all such proceedings, knowing that they very often lead to evil. Yours, etc.. — Tjsach me Thy law.

SATURDAY NIGHT'S ENTERTAIN MENTS.

To the Editor: Sir,—ln answer to your corres pondent T.L.S., I think it nothing but right to reply to his letter, as he stated in it that these were a failure, and wanted regenerating. Now, Sir I deny that they are a failure, unless houses filled to overflowing are a sign of it. if so, then we have failed entirely. Since the Temperance Variety Troupe have given their entertainments in the Temperance Hall we have succeeded far beyond our anticipations. He likewise states that half the audience generally leave before the entertainment is half over. That also I deny. And as for the singers and performers generally breaking down, allow me to state that such is very seldom the case. It must be borne in mind that we are all working men, and cannot well afford the time for practice enough to reach that state of perfection which he suggests we should, To my mind his whole letter seems to have a spice of opposition in it, and while we succeed in drawing three or four hundred people together for a little harmless amusement, which cends to attract them from many evils they might be liable to elsewhere, I think we are doing a good work, well worthy of the support we get. But if " T.L S." can give me any advice as to how I can regenerate the entertainments, I shall be very happy to have it.—Yours truly, W. H. Sceats, Manager Temperance Variety Troupe. _____^___ — __

"CONRAD AND LIZETTE."

A good gathering of interested persons visited the Theatre Royal last evening for the purpose of witnessing the final performance of "Conrad and Lizette," as repre°ented by Messrs Baker and Farron. The general features of the play were as attractive as heretofore to those persons who were present, and those who had not previously -witnessed it were highly delighted, as their laughter and side-shaking evidenced. We have so frequently referred to the comi calities and happy incidents of this drama that it seems unnecessary further to elucidate us merits. The Muldoon Guards, for fun ana erotesauen*ss, has rarely been equalled, while the rapid changes and imitations of character are worthy of mark in evidence of the versa tility of the principal actors. This evening, by special request, " Lisa Ecclcs" will be repeated, and the New York Volunteers paraded.

MRS MITCHELL'S CONCERT.

This lady's nnnnal concert will take place this evening in the Choral Hall, the programme 01 which appears on our first.page. -As already ftated, the concert will be divided into two parts; the first vocal and instrumental, and tne second operatic, comprising the Crimson Scarf," a very pleasing performance, nerr Sohott will conduct in the first part, and a.v. Fenton, Esq., in the second part- Among me vocalists we notice the names of MiS3 vaugaan. Miss Wright, and Mr Harding, therefore will be of a very plc:;usant_cjwacrei^

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING REPORT.

jsanit or jn.z.— £■& ; buyers. £21 'ss. National Bank—7ls ; buyers, 70s. Colonial Bank—Buyers. Us South British Insurance—loos. National Insurance—Buyers, 32s New Zealand. Insurance—Buyers, 102s 6d ; sellers. 105s. Red Queen—33; sellers. 3s 3d. Caledonian (dble)—£s; buyers, £115s; sellers, £5 2s6cl. Moanatairi—£S 153 to £9 ; buyers, £8 17s 6d ; sellers, £9. Waitekauri—lss ; buyers, 15s. Alburnia—Sellers, 603. Union Beach —26s 6d; buyers 255; sellers, 30s. Tokatea—lls, lls 6d ; buyers, 11s. Queen of Beauty—Sellers, 23s 3d. Kuranui Hill—3os; buyers, 295; sellers, 30s. Piako—9s 3d; buyers. 8s 6d; sellers, 10s. Thames G.M. Co.—Sellers, 503. JOSEPH NEWMAN. Chairmau.

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce recommends the reclamation of land and the extension of the railway to the present wharf. It has also relegated to Mr John stone, M.H.R, the duty of bringing under the notice of Parliament the necessity of legislation in the matter of bills of sale, to prevent defrauding of creditors.

The libel action, brought by the proprie tors of the Napier " Telegraph " against the "Hawkes Bay Herald," has been with drawn.

One of tiik Advantages of direct communication with America is apparent by the introduction of the SELF-ACTING Roller Blind. This Roller Blind is perfection. Works in the most natural and easy manner. No side lines and rack? to get out of order. It fallg and rises noiselessly, and the instant response to the gentlest touch of the hand is a mos^ pleasing feature. It has been patented and tested for the last 12 years in America, superseding all other kinds. The ROLLER BLIND OV THE AGE is obtainable only at the City Hall Arcade. All new Buildings should be fitted with them, the expense being very little more than the old fashioned sort, and they can be supplied for windows of any size by Holloway and Garlick, General House Furnishers.— [Advt.l

Good news for working men.—l am happy to inform my customers that I have made arrangement for an unlimited supply of choice meat during the winter months : best Napier and Provincial beef, mutton, pork, and veal — the quality will be so good and the price so low, that few in Auckland will be able to compete with it. Meat as compared with other indispensable articles of diet is the cheapest and most necessary thing. Heads of families can buy. — GEORGE Hulme, Dealer in Game and Poultry. Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-street.— |Advt.l

THE EVENING STAK, THURSDAY, JXJ3E 21, 1877



U nTA R " PICTOKIA L MA P >O OK THE Seat of War. A Few Copies of the "STAR" PICTORIAL MAP OF THE SEAT OF WAR IN EUROPE AND ASIA, Arc now procurable at the Star Office, and the leading City Stationers. The Map is universally admitted to be the best issued in the Colonies. rrjCS :—THREEPENCE. ETTEE THAN A DIVIDEND. — Best Quality of Mutton at 2d; Boiling Beef, 2d, 3d, and id ; Roasting Beef, Id, sd, and (id ; Roasting Pork, 5d and (3d; Veal, 4d, sd, and Gd; Chops and Sausage, 4cl. Hams and Bacon for salting. Dealer in Game and Poultry-—CJeorgk HuLisiia, Steam Sausage Factory, Queen-street. "DOARD OF EDUCATION. Wanted, an Assistant Governess for the Auck land Girls' Training and High School. Salary, £50 per annum.-Apply to the undersigned, on or before Monday, 25th June instant. Secretary. mO MEDICAL MEN Wanted, in a thriving district in Auckland, a Medical Man. Practise worth £350 to £GOO, or £700 per annum. First named sum guaranteed. Married man much preferred.—Apply, stating age and qualifications^ DARGAVILLE> Auckland. ANTED, a Boy to milk a cow and make himself 'generally useful.—Mrs Connell, Kybcr Pass Road. ANTED, Purchasers of Ovens, ready made or made to order, to cal upon Archibald Anderson, College Hill, Pon sonby, where first-class workmanship and the owest prices will be found combined. ANTED Known that Mrs. Carl MBller. Dressmaker, from London, cuts out and iits Ladies' own materials at a charge of 3s. Gd. each; Paper Patterns, 9d. to Is. 6d.— Princes-street, opposite the Club. ANTED, a good General Servant. — Apply between two and four o'clock to morrow at tho City Club. WANTED, a good Coat Hand.—Apply S. Coombes, City Clothing Mart, Qucen street. ■ ANTED, a. Building Allotment'; state price.—Address to A. J. Chalmers, Roslin Cottage, Kyber Pass Road. WANTED, one or two good Tailors for the Thames district. Wages, up to £3 per week—Apply at Messrs. Wm. Me Arthur and Co., Queen-street. ANTED, Purchasers for another lot of Ladies' Fashionable Felt Hats, all at 23. 6d. (guaranteed 2s. 6d. each), less than can be obtained elsewhere.—J. Green, above Thomp "son's, Grocer, Victoria-street. WANTED, a Boy who can reckon, to g-0 Hawking, and attend ia the shop.— W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-street. ANTED, Bootmakers, three good workmen and one good Hand Closer.— Wm. Brownhill, 70, Queen-street. \\T ANTED, Hitchens' Blood Restorer Vf Empty Bottles brought back; 2s a dozen given.—Apply at his residence, Symonds-street. ANTED, a respectable Servant Girl, about 18 or 20.—Apply to No. 238, Queen street . . WANTED, immediately, a good Cook, Parlour Maid, experienced Nurse, General Servants, and Nursemaids to assist in housework, for town ank country.—Miss Colls Select Registry Office. WANTED, a Boy, to milk a cow and mak»- himself generally useful.—Mrs. Connell, Kyber Pass Road. WANTED, a quick clean Boy.—G. Hulme, Queen-street. 0 PRINTERS.—Wanted, a First-class Jobbing Hand to take charge of a Jobbing Office • permanent employment for suitable man. AnplvjQjLHughes, Wellington. W "AN TED, a Vessel to carry from 120,000 to 150,000 feet baulk timber frcm Wangaroa to Melbourne.—Cruickshank & Co , 16, Queen-street. . TXTANTED, by a competent person, a W situation as Housekeeper to elderly gentleman or widower—Address "E.D., bTAR Office. — —— WANTED, an energetic Partner in profitable Import and Produce Business. General mercantile knowledge indispensable - For further particulars apply, by letter, to " C.F.R.," Star Office. ANTED, to Lease, for one or two years, a four-roomed House and Allot ment; Jjpi4>nt l eto i: A.B.C.. Star ofhoe. WANTED, a thorough Nursemaid of 'about twenty years of age who can also do housemaid's work.-Apply office Lof this paper. — - — ANTED a s°od General Servant. — Apply to Mrs J. W. James, Russell it.reetPonsonby. — XTTT AN TED, a General Servant.—Apply W Mrs. Willoughby, Carleton Gore Road, close to seafield View. . WANTED a good General Servant for the' North Shore. One who can milkpreferred-Apply at the Devonport Post office. —;— — W ""ANTED, a strong Youth to ride out for orders, and attend to horses.-Apply * n tt Regje^Butcher, Victoriajtreet. . Young Men Boarders, at W 18s per Week; separate rooms.—Mrs. R l b inso^jlobgon^£g£!LgPPgg^- Scotia Hot. el- ANTEDT Cattle to graze at Ellerslie. IXT AN TED, at the Newton_Sanitary



WANTED to Rent, a small two, three, or four-roomed Cottage on volcanic soil, within about a mile of the Kden Vine Hotel.—Apply to •*A.B.C," at th!s office. State rent, &c. ANTED, Old and New Roofs to cover. Duley's Pateat Compesition, warranted firo and waterproof. Guaranteed for five years. Price, 5s per square yard.-Apply J. T. Duley, at Messrs. Kattern and Shepherds Elliott-street, Auckland. \TST ANTED KNOWN, that Smoky T T Chimneys can be thoroughly cured by Thos. Killip, General Blacksmith, Parnell Rise. ; N.B.—No cure no pay. j WANTED KNOWN, that J. C. Stovin, i Mineral Merchant, is a Purchaser of Copper, Tin. Lead, Blend, Antimony, Cinnabar, Nickel Silver, Bismuth. Plumbago, and other ores and minerals.—Office: No. 9, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. : ANTED Known, that D. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Timbe and other Building Materials, including Sashes, Doors, Mouldings, Broad Timber, Heuse Blocks, Posts, Rails, Hardwood Felloes, Shafts, Iro Bark and Blue Gum Laths, Shingles, &c, &C. at the lowest market price, at his Yards, Cus tom-house-Btreot. WANTED KNOWN, that Mrs. McGRATH has removed from Aber crombie-street to the bottom of AVakefield-street, near its junction with Queen-street, rit;ht hand side. Orders taken for Ladic3' Boots, Men's Bluchers, Lace-ups, and Watertights. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. ANTED, a regular su|>ply of Game. C. Burton's New Restaurant. Qneen-st. The old Shop to let. ANTED KNOWN, Gents' hand some Satchels 45.; ladies' hand-sewn Prunella Boots (Wolfe's), 6s. G<i.; [Organ Con certinas, Gs.—W. H. Dampicr. Wyndham-strcet. WANTED the Public to Know, L. H. GREEN is leaving his Nursery in Sca fleld View, and will sell off all his stock of Shelter, Ornamental Trees, and Shrubs, at half price. The following prices will show: —Pinus Insignus, 9s $ doz.; Cuprossus Macrocarpa, 12s *& doz.; Camellias. Azaleas, and Rhododendrons, Is 6d each (200,000); two-year-old Thorn Quicks, extra strong, 12s per 1000; and all other Nursery Stock equally cheap.—L. H. Green, Scafield View Nursery, off the Grafton Road. W'ANTJsri KNOWN, Jiat every des cription of Mercantile and Fancy Printing is executed at the Evening Star Steam Printing Works. Latest Novelties in English and American Type; Scripts equal to Lithography; Material for Posters and Illumi natcd Bills obtainable in no other Printing Office n the Colonies. ! ANTED KNOWN, a bargain in Children's and Women's Strong Boots; more 20-keyed Organ Concertinas, 6s and 8s each ; Kits, for marketing, Is; Elastic Dress Holders, 2d; Ladies' Stockings, 6d: Mens Superior Socks, Gd; Photographs of the Thames, 3s per dozen ; large mounted ditto, Bd, 9d, and Is; Good Black Tea, 2s; Superior Mixed ditto, 2s Gd ; very larg* bars of Soap, 6d ; Ep'om Salts, Gd doz.; Children's Boa Muff and Collaret com- , bincd, 23 ; Berlin Wool, Id and 5d per dozen ; j Fingering Wool. 5d per hank ; Wooden Barrel i Taps, -Id each; Leather Laces, 3d per doz.—W. H. Dampier, Wyndham-strect. Q"~P~E~C I A L NOT ICE. 11. L. POSSENNISKIE, j TTTTT A 1111 LL OO RRRRR TT A II L O O R R TT AA II L O O R-R-R I TT A-A II L O O R R ! TT A A II L O O R R TTT A A 1111 LLLLL OO R R AND HABIT-MAKER, SHORTLAND - S T R E E T, Auckland. H.L.P. begs to inform his customers and the public generally that he has Just Received a Large Consignment of WINTER TWEEDS and FANCY COATINGS; also, a Special Line of SUPERIOR SILK VESTINGS. N.B.—The Trade supplied at a small advance Invoice Prices, for Ca3h. AUCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD. LANDING AND SHIPPING PLACE FOR CATTLE, DEVONPOiIT DISTRICT. Harbour Board Office, Auckland, 21st June, 1877. Notice is hereby given that, in accordance with the provisions of Clause 56 the Harbour Regulations for the Ports of New Zealand, the Sandy Bay between Stanley and Calliope Point, on the North Shore of Auckland Harbour, has been appointed a place for Landing and Ship ping Cattle for the Deyonport District; and any person landing or shipping cattle contrary to the provisions of the Harbour Regulations, will be liable to a penalty not exceeding Twenty Pounds. WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. m O CONTRACTORS. Tenders are invited for* he Extecsion of the Tauranga Town Wharf gS Mans and specifica tions may be seen at Mi. ... C Jordan's office, Tauranga, and at Mr. 11. Roes George's office, Fort-street, Auckland, on and after the 2nd of July. Tenders to be sent, in to Mr. R. C. Jordan, Tauranga, endorsed "Tender for Extension of the Tauranga Town Wharf," by noon on the lGth July. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. C. JORDAN. TENDERS FOR THE SUPPLY OF TIMBER. Town Clerk's Office, June 20, 1877. • The City Council will receive Tenders for supply of the above, until 2.30 of WEDNES DAY. 27th instant, in terms of specification at the office of the City Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. T~"enders for the supply"of HORSE FEED. Town Clerk's Office, June 20,1877. The City Council will receive Tenders for supply of the above, until 2.30 p.m. of WED NESDAY, the 27th instant, in terms of specifi cations at the office of the City Surveyor. The Council do not bind themselves to accept any tender. _ P. A. PHILIPS, Town Clerk. nnENDERS will be received by the under- B signed up to noon 30th instant, for Three to Five Years Lease of the Glebe Land, in the Village of Panmure, containing 5 acres more or less, now in the occupation of Mr. James Fleming. The highest or any other tender not necessarily accepted. JAMES WILLS, Churchwarden, Panmure. HOME FOR NEGLECTED AND DESTITUTE CHILDREN. TENDERS for Supplies will be received till noon on FRIDAY, 22nd June, 1877, at the office of Mr. Andrew Stewart, Queen-street :— Meat, best quality (allowance for bone) Bread, best quality per 21b, loaf Flour, best quality; Oatmeal, Rice, Sugar, Split Peas, Pearl Barley, Tea, and Soap (best yellow) Coals (Wangarei, screened), delivered in bag 3 Firewood (Titree). Samples of Groceries to accompany tenders. June 19, 1877.. TENDERS for the Erection of a Teacher's Residence at MaunKatawbiri Val'ey will be received at the office of the Board of Educa tion Wyndham-street, Auckland, not later than 12 o'clock noon on TUESDAY, 3rd July, 1877. Plan and. specification to be seen at the office of the Board, or on application to Mr. Edward Rhodes, Chairman of School Committee, Pokenc U' iL VINCENT E. RICE, Secretary. A UCKLAND HARBOUR BOARD TENDERS FOR IRONWORK, TIMBER CARTING, COALS; AND SUPPLIES, FOR HARBOUR DEPARTMENT. Harbour Beard Office, Auckland, 20th June, 1877. Separate Tenders will be received at thi office until T UESD AY, the 26th instant, at noon for Ironwork, limber, Carting, Coals, and Sue piies for Harbour Department, in terms of coe ditions to be seen at the Engineer's Office. Tenders to be endorsed respectively " Tende for Ironwork," "Timber," "Carting/ "'Coals, and " Supplies for Harbour. Department." WILLIAM C. DALDY, Chairman. I^TOVELT V.—By the s.s. Zealandia fror J3I San Francisco:—lo barrels Pecan Nuts ICuiwrner and Co.



INDIAN CHUTSEY, AT CLOSE BROS. OX" F 0 R D SAUSA G? S, AT CLOSE BROS. SP A N~T~S~H OLIVES, AT CLOSE BROS. T> fi nKEENWOOD, AUCTIONEER, HOUSE, LAND, AND COMMISSION AGENT. j m~ Office : Corxer of Shortland ; AND QUEEN-STRKETS. Out-door Auction Sales of any and every description undertaken, and all matters apper taining therto properly balanced, and proceeds paid over within three days after day of sale. For Sale, several first-elas3 11 and 5-roomed Cottages (freehold) within ten minutes walk of Queen-street, Prices, £150, £165, £185, £211), £250, and £325. Terms easy. For Sale, one or two really good Farms near town, suitable for dairy purposes. For Sale, several Villa Residences within three miles of town, on good roads. Have magnificent viows and several acres of land attached to them. Prices range from £100 to £1200 each. For Sale, a Block of Land on the line of the Mount Albert and Whau railway, about 50 acres; commands a magniflcient view (in fact, one of the best in the province). The roads are good, land of fair quality ; situated within three minutes walk of a railway station ; would answer well if cut up into villa sites or building allotments, and will be sold a great bargain. Terms easy. For Sale, a first-class Country Hotel doing a steady and improving business, together with six acres of good pasture land. The hotel is replete with every convenience, is almost ne\y, situated in a rapidly rising district, and within six miles of town by a main road, Terms very easy, and price low. For Sale, large blocks of Land of various sizes in the province of Auckland. For Sale, Allotments in and around the city. For Sale, Farms improved, near to town. For Sale, Farms in the Waikato and up North. P^very information given to persons wanting Farms, Land, or Houses, and time nor trouble spared to please the purchaser. For other Properties of every description, see Advertising Boards at office, corner Shortland and Queen-streets. R. C. GREENWOOD, Out Door Auctioneer, House, Lakd, ' and Estate Agent. Offices : Shortland and Queen-streets. HPEGIAL -VTOTICE MESSRS SOMERFIELD & LECK, Having taken those Premises so long occupied { by Hay and Honeyman, as Drapers and I Clothiers, beg to intimate to their friends and the public that i they will ' OPEN ON FRIDAY, THE 23rd INST,, ! WITH AN ! ENTIRELY NEW & EXTENSIVE STOCK OF MENS', YOUTHS', AND BOYS' Clothing, Lambswool Underclothing & Hosiery, i Flannels, Plaiding, Blankets, Cloths, Tweeds, Men's Hats, Shirtings, Sheetings, Fancy Dresses, Black Alpacas, French Merinoes, Serges, Ladies' and Gents' Silk Umbrellas, &c MR. LECK, Late Superintendent for COSGRAYE & CO., solicits a continuance of the patronage of his friends to the new firm, and will guarantee every attention shall be paid to their esteomed favours. iGeorge H v l me, \ SHIPPING & FAMILY BUTCHER. MUTTON (Best Quality)— FORE-QUARTERS .. .. 2a per lb LEGS & LOINS DO Id. MUTTON CHOPS .. .. iD. „ BEEF (Best Quality)— PRIME SIRLOIN .. sd. to 6d. „ RIBS BEEF .. .. 4d. tooD. BOILING BEEF.. 2d. 3d. and Id. „ BEEF SAUSAGES (Steam made) 4d. &■ PRICES REDUCED SATURDAY NIGHTS! ~®a DEALER IN GAME AND POULTRY. NEXT ALBERT HOTEL, AND OPPOSITE THE CITY MARKET, QUEEN-STREET. |3 A E~T~N ERSHIP NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that a Co-partnership has this day been entered into between Henry Edward Partridge, Tobacconist, Queen-street, Auckland, and Henry Edward Woollams, late of Coromandel, under the style or term of " PARTRIDGE & WOOLLAMS, Wholesale and Retail Tobacconists, Queen-street, Auck' lalld'/«- o a\ HENRY E. PARTRIDGE, (Signed) HENRY E. WOOLLAMS. THE CO-PARTNERS solicit a continu ance of the liberal patronage hitherto ac corded to Henry E. Partridge, assuring theii Customers that no pains shall be wanting on their part to merit the same. PARTRIDGE & WOOLLAMS. TN : THE ESTATE OF F. C. OTTO~ Creditors who have not proved their debts and sent in the accounts to Brown, Barrett anc Co., are requested to do so before Wednesday the 27th inst., preparatory to a final Dividenc beinspaid'r ß ßE^E ßßoWN} **»*»• PRESERVED GINGER AT CLOSE BROS. K. B. SCHWARZBACE (From the University Eye-Clinics of Berlin), SPECIALIST FOR DISEASES OF THE EYE BAR, THROAT, AND CHEST, can be Consulted up to July Ist, at the DEVON SHIRE HOUSE, late Captain Casey's, Hobson street, Auckland. ljg^ Hours, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. ERSONS are CAUTIONED fron giving credit to Mrs Joseph Fortune, o i Napier, her husband not holding him3el [ Uable" JOSEPH FORTUNE. i Napier. June 19,1877. •T> E R S I A N DATES 1 XT AT 1 CLOSE BROS. J^~" O T_ I C E To the Inhabitants of Auckland and Suburbs The undersigned having opened a Shop_ in hi old premises, hopes by strict attention t business to receive a share of support.—l HAMILTON, Baker, Albert-street. BEFORE purchasing your Stove go am see Herbert H. Smiths stock of lmporte ' Wrought Iron Stoves, Ranges (portable an setting-in), Colonial Ovens, Side Ovens, Portabl '■> Ovens, &c, all of the newest design and coi struction. There are over 3,000 in use, and a have given entire satisfaction; some have bee in constant use over six years, and are still i use. Send for the new Illustrated Catalogui with Testimonial and Price List, to Aucklan s Iron Works. |: T> U B L I C N O T I C I A Special Meeting of tae Ratepayers of Fe.v r ton and Arch Hill Highway Districts, will I •> held at tin Newton Hall, on Monday, the 251 inst., at 7.30 p.m. Business: To take into consideration tl Newton Borough Que3tion, a3 affecting tt interests, of the above Districts, and any oth ~ Business in connection with the saaae. Every Hat ipayer is requested to attend. 3- _J RQBT. T. WABNOOK,



FOR SALE (cheap), Saddler Hotel, Toksstea Range, Coromandel. House doing fair business. Owner leaving on ace Tint of bad health only.—Apply to the Proprietor on premises. iyr o t I c E. For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Helensville Railway Station ; 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered with timber, containing 500,000 ft of Kauri Spars, &c, the most con venient to market of any kauri in the colony.— Apply to John McLeod, Lime Works, Auckland, or to W. Ait ken, Land Agent. • j-ROOT AND SHOE TRADE. > A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON j OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR S ALE —The Lease, Fixtures, and Good will of that Centrally-situated SHO»', Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence of retiring from' the Retail Trade, Apply to GEORGE HEMUS, Excelsior Factory, . Auckland. TO BREWERS,- CAPITALISTS, AND OTHERS.-GOOD SPECULATION. The Lease of a fine large Hotel, containing 20 < rooms, large stable, and garden, for ten years. for £500 cash.—Apply to Mrs George, Princes street, Onehunga. OR SALE, at Coromandel, a large Hotel, with freehold allotment. Price less , than half-cost of building.—F. Ring, Agent, Shortland-street. ijlOR SALE, or to LET, the Lease of . most Cental Premises in Queen-street.— H. Partington. Sticnbury's Buildings. OR SALE OR LEASE, all those ' Extensive Premises situated in Stanley street and Grafton Road_, lately used as a Brewery and Distillery, having all the appliances for conducting a large manufacturing business. The Plant is suitable for Sugar Crushing, Oil Cake Works, or other business requiring lar^e . vats and accommodation.—Apply to W. AITKKN, Land Agent. OR SALE, really cheap, a very comfortable Cottage in Domain Road, Newmarket, with large freehold Allotment. — Apply to John Soppett, No. 8, Queen-street. OR SALE, a 5-roomed Cottage, three fireplaces, good well, &c. £160.— Apply at W. Baxter's Store, Great North Road. __P*e>tf| to £1000 LENT, on Building 3& rQ \? Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. Mortgages and Loans negotiated. FOR SALE, 2,430 Acres freehold Land, with 25,000,000 feet of Kauri Timber, at Mercury Bay. This is a flrst-clais investment. —H. Partington, Estate Agent, otichbury's Buildings. _ O LET, a Shop and Dwelling-hs>use, Drake-street, Freemans' Bay. Rent low. Apply Joseph Grant, Insurance Buildings, Queen-street. (TIET, in Parnell, House add Shop, newly papered, with or without garden. Rent, 10s.—Apply next Alexandra Hotel. TO LET, a Cotfage in Nelson-street. — Apply to J. Cater, Cook street. 0 LET, a 4-roomed Cottage in Liver pool-street,—Apply to Mrs. Wade, on the premises. TO LET, a five-roomed House, in Co burg-street ; healthy situation, volcanic soil.—H. Partington. FFICE TO LET, in best business position in Queen-street.—W. S. Jones Saddler, &c, Queen-street. O LET, a good House and Store in Mount Eden Road, near the Eden Vine Hotel; gas laid on.—Apply to Mr CaYly, on the premises. __^______ TO LET, a four-roomed Cottage in the Manukau Road, Parnell.—R. C. Dyer, Shortland-street. *«=v TO LET, at Mount Eden, a 7-roomed Dwelling-house, with Stable, Coach-house, and about one acre choice volcanic land. P^ent, 21s. per week.—Apply to W. Aitken, Land Agent. TO LET, a Mouse on the Alten Road, containing 12 rooms.—Apply Wm. Aitken, Land Agent. Td~LET, a Shop with 4 rooms, adjoin ing Foley's, Grocer; rent 103. —Apply 3VI. Foley, corner of Victoria-street. TOLET, the Residence of Sir George Arney, at Remuera, lately occupied by P. Comisky, Esq., comprising Twelve Rooms and Offices complete, together with Ten Acres of Land, tastefully laid out. _—-, T Apply to W. AITKEN Land Agent. rflO LET, spacious and convenient Offices, I 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. 0 LET, 5-roomed House, beautiful situation.—H. Partington, Estate Agent.% rilO LET, that convenient Family Resi -1 dence, containing 9 rooms, situated in the best part of Hobson-street, opposite Mr. C. Greenaway's.-Apply to Mr. W. E. Basten, on the premises. _ O~LET, the Shop at corner of Hobson and Victoria-streets, lately occupied by Mr. Abbot. Low rent to a good tenant.—Apply to Henderson & Macfarlane. 0 LET, a Grocer's House and Shop, top of Hobson-street, containing Grocer's Fittings complete, and gas laid op.—Apply toN. McCulsky, top of Hob3OP-street. TO LET, an eleven-roomed House in Nelson-street.—Apply to F. A. White, Shortland-street. oo KS. PER ACRE.—lmproved Farm c&O *J o f 108 acres; 70 acres in grass, and fenced; good Orchard; House of four rooms, with outbuildings; ako a good Stone Quarry: easy distance from Auckland.—S. Vaile, Land Agent, next the Post-office. Shortland-street. CjURPLUS STOCK OF PINE TREES , >5 FOR SALE, at S. BOLTON'S NORWICH NURSERIES, NELSON. 10,000 Pinus Insignia, 1 to 2ft, 20s. per 100, £7 > per 1.000 3.C00 Pinus Jeffreyi, 1 foot, 10s. per 100 i 10,000 Pinus Austriaca. 1 foot, 10s. per 100, £1 10s. per 1,000 nn '. 10,000 Pinus Pianaster, lft., 10s. per 100, &i per 5,000 Pinus Pianaster, 2ft., 12s. per 100, £i 10s. 2,000 Abies Douglasii, 1 to 2ft. (very fine), £3 r 5,000 Cupressus Macrocarpa, 2ft., £2 per 100. i The above were all transplanted last bpnng. A large quantity of QUICKS, 2 years old, 6s. per 1,000. 6" R » A L E, T THE i STAFFORDSHIRE IRON WORKS, HOBSON-STREET, near the 1 Gasworks:— Large Consignments of Hardware at English Ship' Sains, 5-16 25/6, §21/6, * 23/6, SK^and 6 20/, 11-16 and | 19/, i and 117/, li and 2 17/, > per' cwt., with test ceitiflcate with each BoUernßivets, fc f, J-. S, 516 1, from! 22/ 9 cwt. f Horse Nails, from 19 to./11JR lb. Ewbank's Nails, from /3| to AH9 ft. Ewbank's Spikes, 7 and 8, /2J $» lb. Galvanized Spikes, 8 t0.6, from /3 \f ft. Galvanized Roofing Nads, 2 and 2J, /4J £ lb. Galvanised Chains, M6 Hh f /4 $ B>. Copper Boat Nails* 1/6 %> tb. i- Composition Spikes, /10 f> ft.. Carpenter's Rim Locks, Files, Screws Boiler Mountings Steam Engine Boilers Ship's Pumps and Windlasses 1 Brass Castings, from 1/3 $ tb. f Iron Castings, from 14/ ¥ cwt. C. HAWKESWOOD. •7 pDEN V^ lISE H" OTEL ' eden terrace. List of Prices:— 5# MarteU and Hennessey's Bran dy, 4/6 f bottle 8 Greenlessand ColvUle's Campbelton Whisky! ? 4/ and 4/6 (proof) $ bottle Danville's Whisky, 4/ per.bottle _ ■ Rum, s/; Old Jamaica (proof), 4/; small, 2/ $ d Cou^e"^Sherry (best). 4/ : smaU, 2/ rt Sandiman's (best) Port, 4/; small, 2> ® bottlej i Amontillado Sherry, 5/; small, 2/6 Old Tawny Port* 5/; small, 2/6 v bottle U English Ginger Wine, 3/ %"> bottle. n Hennessey's and Martell's Brandy, 5/6 B Bisquit Dubouche's Brandy, 5/ * bottle „ Schiedam Schnapps, 4,/6 • small 2/6 >f bottle Geneva, JDKZ, large, 4/; small, 2/9 $ bottle — OM Tom, 4/ ¥ bottle ? Dunyille's Whisky, 4/ bottle Townsend's Sarsaparilla, 5/per bottle v English Ale and Porter (best brands), 1/3 % je bottle. th All Spirits sold by the Gallon (over-proof) sam< ie as from Bonded Store. !, e» Assorted cases of the above made tip for Familie and Picnic Parties.



FOUND, the Cheapest House in Town, for Black or Blue Suits, made to measure, fot &i 10s. Where? Why, at J. William's, Victoria-street, opposite Cottage of Content. STB \YED, into my Paddocks some time ago, a Red and 'White Heifer Calf; no Visible brand. If notclaimed within one month, will be sold to pay damages.—T. J. Cole, Papa kura. FOUND, yesterday, near the Choral Hall, a Small Gold Locket.—The owner can obtain the barae by applying to Bona Vista, Eden Crescent. HE Gentleman who took the Blue Cloth Overcoat by mistake from the uneliunga Masonic Hall, on the 19th instant, will oblige the owner by returning the same to the Kail way Hotel. Oaehunga. _____ T OD6E All A, No. 34 8, I.C| A Lodge of Instruction will be held at the Masonic" Hotel, Princes-street, THIS EVEN ING, at 7.30. Visitors are invited. * A. HEATHER, W.M. ONSONBV.—To-Night at 7-30, Rev. Allan Webb will Preach in the Baptist School-Room. AT O T . I C E. MR. C. S. TOTTON has retired from the Agency of the New Zealand Manganese Mines Limited. Mr J. C. Stovix is now the Manager of the Company in the Colonies. J. C. STOVIN". CHARLES S. TOTTON._ f^i EEAT riLEA 11 ING O ALE — OF — WINTER STOCK. tST LIMITED TO FOUR WEEKS ONLY !! A. LINABURY & CO., 204 & 206, QUEEN-STREET. A GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF WINTER STOCK HAS THIS DAY COMMENCED, AND WILL CONTINUE FOUR WEEKS ONLY, During which the Entire Stock will be subjected to such a SWEEPING REDUCTION IN PRICE, That the object aimed at, namely, A LARGE REDUCTION IN STOCK IS SURE TO BE THE RESULT. From the well-known quality of Goods kept this Popular Establishment, the public may rest assured in getting the Best op Everything at and Under Wholesale Prices !!! The STOCK consist* of every description of DRAPERY GOODS in SILKS, SHAWLS, MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS HOSIERY, MILLINERY LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &C. Drkssm*akin tg ox the Premises. Country Orders carefully and promtly executed. Comparison Invited. THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST 111 A TINABURY& /^O., 204 & 206, QUEEN-STREET. t f\f\f\ BOY'S TWEED TROU JL \J KJ \Jr SERS, at 7s 6d, worth Ids, at| SAMUEL COOMBES & CO., CITY CLOTHING MART, 92, QIIEENSTREET, AUCKLAND. _ nno ARRIVE, Ex " Epehemy" : 31 tons FLOUR. Ex " Miss Kilmansegg" : 50 tons FLOUR 5 „ OATMEAL. Ex " COEEA" : 60 tons FLOUR. Ex "TAUPO" : 10 cases BACON and HAMS. T. H. HALL & CO. HIGH-STEEET AND VULCAN LANE. q" n s~ ale By the Undersigned:— 250 sacks OATS % 120 bags PEARL BARLEY PIGMEAL 25 cases CANTERBURYgCHEESE 7 „ „ BACOX & HAM 10 kegs BUTTER 2 cases LARD (in bladders and tins) 2 ,; BAKING POWDER 10 bales HOPS TEAS, half-chests and boxes. T. H. HALL & CO. HiGH-STitEET AND VULCAN LANE. ■pOOFING, SHEATHING, AND other felts. Agents for the Sale of D. .ANDERSON ■& SON'S MANUFACTURE. T. H. HALL & CO. R. . ARTHUR. SATURDAY, JUNE 23, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK A.M. TO CHEMISTS AND OTHERS. CLEARING-OUT CHEMISTS' FIT TINGS, GLASS CASES, SHOW CASES, &C, &c. R. ARTHUR HAS been favoured with instructions from Mr. J. Welsman, who is leaving Auckland, to sell by auction, at his premises, Queen-street, on Saturday, at 11 o'ciock a.m., Glass Cases, Show Cases, Dispensary Bottles, Jars, Drawers, Books, &c, &c. B. TONKS & CO. B. TONKS R- C. CARR TO-MORROW. MAIZE! MAIZE 1 MAIZE! Ex Samoa, @ Fiji. B. TONKS & CO. TTTILL c.ell To-morrow, at eleven \Y ■ o'clock, 221 bags Maize . 10 cases Bacon and Hams 40 kegs Butter. • B. TONKS.] IR. C. CARR. SATURDAY, JUNE 23. TWELVE-ROOMED HOUSE,PRINCESi STREET. FOR RE M OVA L. B. TONKS & CO. TT^lLLsellon^atiirda^iext^^l