important judgment, A few days ago an application was made in Chambers to re move H. E. Alport, one of the trustees xn bankruptcy, from the trusteeship of the estate of Thomas Andrew. From affidavits road when the case was heard, it appeared :!iat an advertised meeting of the creditors was held, at which there was no one present but Alport. who, although not a creditor, held several proxies. With one of these he pro posed himself chairman, and with another he seconded the motion, and then as chair man of the meeting, lie declared^ the motion carried. Judgment of the Court pronounced the election to be mill and voiu, and, moreover, contended that there must be two persons to make a meeting.

POLICE COURT. —This Day.

Before A. Beecham, Esq., (Chairman) and P. Comisky, Esq., Justices of the Peace.) WtU.NK.

(>nc drunkard was lined ss. and costs. VERY SUSPICIOUS.

lliclmrd Hingston was brought up on a aharge of stealing two pieces of leaden pipe, value Z*. Prisoner pleaded not guilty. Sub-Inspector Pardy stated that the con stable on tlie wharf discovered the pipes secreted at two o'clock this morning, and suspected that they were stolen. lie kept his eye on them, and presently the prisoner crept towards the spot, and took the pipes. As soo i as prisoner saw the constable, he dropped one pipe on the wharf, and the other into the water, and immediately ran away. The case was remanded till to-morrow, in order that the owner may be found. THE ELOPEMENT. Velverton W. McCounel, a young man of respectable appearance, was charged with stealing a boat, value tliS property of Mr .

Sub-Inspector Tardy said that the charge against the yonng man was connected 'with v romance of the affections. He had fallen in love with a young lady of sixteen sum mers, and wished to marry her, but her parents objected to the match, when as is frequently the case, the lovers eloped, and us a boat was missing ie was suspected that the lovers had set rapid eail upon the stream of life. Information was telegraphed from Hamilton to the ellect that prisoner had stolen the boat, and lie was arrested accordingly. It had since turned out that the young couple had ridden away on two swift horses, and that the boat had only drifted about half a mile from the spot.

The Bench immediately discharged the innocent young mar.

WASTE LAND'S BOARD.—YESTER DAY.

[COXCLUDKP.] The meeting of this Board had not conc!ud:d last evening as we went to press, we give the remainder in the present issue. Present: Mr I). A. Tole. Chief Commissioner, in the chair, Dr Campbell, Messrs Firth, May, and Moat. An application from tho Remuera Highway Board for the lease of Mount Hobson for a term of years was deferred. With reference to an inquiry from the Mount Eden Highway Board respecting the fencing of Mount Eaen, the chairman was directed to say that the Board had no intention of fencing. The Board will meet fortnightly in future, instead of monthly, as heretofore. A lettar was read from the Cook County Council, relative to the sale of land at Pututahi. The Council determined that the two tirst sales be held at Gisborne on the de ferred payment system. Messrs Ferres, Smith, and Co., of Gisborne, applied for the privilege of offering the llock forgsale, but the Board was not piepared to say whether the sale conld be held at Gisborne. A return of 15 blocks of land, consisting of 90,959 acres was received from the chief surveyor. It was resolved thai the district surveyor should report on the quarry reserve near Osmond, 20 acres in extent. A number of applications for crown grants were received, the applications of Messrs Plumley and MartirJwerc recommended, and the others allowed to stand over for proofs of residentship in the province. A number of other applications of a similar nature were con sidered. Five acres of laud were set apart as a school site at Rnatangata. by desire of the Board of Education. The Secretary was requested to ascertain if any blocks were available near the VVairoa, to^be dealt with on the deferred pay ment system, in answer to Mr Mays. Several other matters of minor importance in connection with applicants were weighed, and certain amendments suggested and recommendpcl in tho "Waste Lands Act.

FARMS BETWEEN CAMBRIDGE AND HAMILTON.

Farmixg operations in the Provincial District or Auckland are not considered by some to be wortlij- of comment. Many citizens' minds are biassed by old-standing censures, or criticisms on the amount of Southern and even English cheese, bacon, and other produce which were wont to be consumed in Auckland country districts. Travellers used to return from trips to the Waikato, and state they saw little local produce, and found on inquiry that most articles of diet were imported; but now a change has come over the suirit of the dream, and our country settlers are—after all said to the contrary— making wonderful strides in agriculture. A spirit of emulation has existed for several years past in every district, stimulated no doubt by the regular holding of shows, and other social gatherings. Xo district can, perhaps, point to a more substantial and extensive improvement than exists from Cambridge to Hamilton, and for miles around; the handsome buildings erected at Hamilton; the flourishing busi ness done by its tradesmen ; tho inioortant character of Cambridge, and the large number of public and other buildings which are about to be erected.

are but the natural developments of a healthy state of t'ac interior of the country, and bespeak ■i prosperous and rational state of things. It :nay be interesting to our readers to note a few farms between these two important townships, which are indeed but a portion of those scattered far and wide over one of the most beautiful and fertile districts in the world. Being contiguous ro the road, we are ena.bled to give a brief re sume thereof. On« of the first farms on leaving Cambridge is Mr Clement's. Mr John Sharpe's nursery gardens come next, Mr J. Arnold's farm adjoins; here also is Hie slaughterhouse. Contiguous is one of the oldest and most im portant farms, Mr A. A. Fantham's (formerly Reynolds'), extending about two miles on one side of the road, and nearly as much on the other. It has been well cultivated, and abounds with plantations, one of pines is now being laid down. There arc hundreds of broad acres of splendid grass and arable land, level as a table, skirted and protected with well-grown thorn hedges, pleasing reminders of English country scenes. JVIr Fantham's famous pedigree cattle are doing well. Have had an increase at the farm of two calves, while a third, " Countess of One hunga," was born in a truck at the station of the famous Onehunga borough ; hence the name. On this fine property the ploughing match took place. Mr It. Eaton has the next homestead. Mrs Gairn's two-storey cob house is a general subject of remark to travellers, being con structed of clay and straw, fee. about two years ago. It is a neat and genteel-looking residence, is prettily papered inside, and has pleasant rooms.

Mr Morgan has a compact and prosperous looking homestead. If the statement is reliable that the condition of cattle shew quality of soil, his stock shew his soil to be good, being in very Jine condition. Mr John Martin, senior, has a fine area or woodland. An eminence some|half-mile from the road is pointed out as the site for his new villa, to which a very broad avenue of trees is being laid out. Opposite is Mr Hamilton's, where the draught entires. Fancy and Young Waikato, stand. Mr Smith's farm was formerly known a3 the Post Office. Mr Robert Kirkwood's farm beyond shews up well Here Blaok Champion stands, a young horse imported from Dunedin. Opposite is Mr Morgan's GOO acre farm. Mr Russell's homestead adjoins. Mr Hugh Kirkwood's farm is distinguished by having thereon about the only piece of bush along the road from Hamilton to Cambridge. Mi- Reid, engineer to the County Council, has rhe next farm. Mr Smythe is the respected schoolmaster, he is also Post master-general for the Haatapu district. I , . . ~ Mr William Martin has on Ins farm Men y legs, the trotter, and keeps several excellent racers. Memento being one, winner of the v\ ai xat» Stakes at Hautapu, ridden by Mr Martin. Mr John Shaw is the celebrated cheese-maker of the district. . Mr John Martin has an extensive farm, stretching from the road to the river, between one and two thousand sheep being depastured thereon. Samuel Graham, Esq., J.P., has a large extent of land, in good condition. . Mr Ewen lias land opposite, winch is weu farmed and well stocked, like most others are. Patrick Leslie, Esq., .T.P., has a well stocked and cultivated farm adjoining-. Captain MoPherson, clerk, County Council, is building a new house near Tamahere .Bridge. The slaughterhouse, which formerly existed at this spot, has been closed by order of the Council. ...

Not far from here is Colonel DeQuinsey's resi dence (the late Mr Pilling's home.) At the junction of the Piako and Cambridge roads is Captain Steele's comfortable looking homestead.

Mr Siddon, J.P., owns about the nearest farm t? Hamilton^ and one which is a credit to the district.

From Mr Siddon's property into Hamilton are mostly town allotments. Many small pro perty holders appear to be tidy industrious pcqple, ftheir gardens and yards shewing taste and good, order.

ENTERTAINMENTS.

UNITED METHODIST SABBATH-SCHOOL SOIREE. The anniversary soiree in connection with the Sabbath-school of the United Free Methodist Church was held last night. An excellent tea ■was for the occasion by Mesdames Kane, Hcmus, Cole, McAlpine, Major, Roller son, Hayes, and Misses Hartley, Kane, Ross, Binns, and McAlpine. Tea being over, the public meeting was held in the adi oining church. Rev R. Taylor presided, and. in a pleasant speech, reviewed the incidents and progress of the past year. Mr Carlaw, the working sec retary, then read the year's report, which shewed that the number of scholars on the ; 1 book was 2&3, being 120 boys and 157 girls. Ihe ' , young men's Bible class had been well-attended. , I and the Franklin Road branch school was pro- j grossing in a satisfactory manner. The balance- , sheet shewed that the year's receipts had been ; £33 S3 S.'.d; disbursements, £!Ki Os Oid ; leaving a : debit balance of £7 Us id. Speeches were delivered by Messrs Uittos, A\ ood, French, ; Cole and Yfebb. The choir, under the able ; conductorshi . of Mr Tudehope, gave a number of musical selections. The whole hmshecl with i the usual votes of thanks.

ST. JAMES' SABBATH-SCHOOL ENTER TAINMENT.

The half-yearly social gathering: of the ! children attending St. James' Presbyterian j Sabbath-school was held in the Church last j evening The building was well filled, and i there could not have been less than ">OO or 600 adults and children present. The chair was occupied by the Hey. R. F. Macnicol, who introduced the programme in an extremely . shert address. The choir, under Mr McCoskrie, ; then sang"Lo, the Infant Saviour lies." The programme gone through was of a very pleasing and interesting nature, and was well received by the audience. Recitations were delivered as follows:—" The Soldier's dream," Master J. ; McConnachie ; " The old arm-chair," Miss ' Anna Bella Bruce ; " The waves of the sea- ; shore," Miss Annie Reid; "The loss of the ' Royal George."' Master Robert Reid; "The burial oi" S;r John Moore,' Miss Elizabeth | Mercer: "Toll's address to his native moun- ! tains,'' Mr J. M. Geddis; " The spirit of contradiction," Mr J. McLeod : " Wreck of the Hesperus." Miss Janet Finlaysou; •' Mountain Gems."' Master Peter Mackie; " Mannion and Douglas," Master John Smart. . A little boy, only five years of age, named Jas. ! Reid, recited in a clear and distinct tone a poem entitled " Perseverance."' He performed : his task very successfully, and obtained the only encore of the evening. The following solos were sung by scholars: "A happy land." Miss Annie Giilingham ; " The flag of liberty," ; Miss Sarah Smart ; "Scattea.- seeds of kind- : ness," Miss JB. Mackie ; and apart solo, "Hold up thy hands to Jesus," by Misses H. Mercer and J. Donaldson. A reading of an interesting nature was given by Mr T. H. Hanna. A nnmber of anthems, etc., were sung by the choir, including " L will lift up my eyes," " I am praying for you," and "In Jewry ia God known." During the evening an interval was allowed, when the school children were supplied with papw bags containing lollies and cakes. A small hole had been cut in each of the bags, to prevent any possibility of their being exploded, but it seems the holes were scarcely large enough to allow the air to escape, so that for the next, rive minutes the building reverberated wuh the explosions of paper bags, to the manifest delight of the children. Oranges were also supplied to eacli scholar before j leaving. A very pleasant evening was brought to a close by the benediction, pronounced by the chairman. 'vVr should not omit to mention that Mr J. McCoskrie presided at the har monium, an:} acquitted himself with the greatest credit.

LECTURE ON THE POETS. Mr Charles F. Seaile delivered an excellent lecture last evening in the large room of the Young Men's Christian Association on the English poets and prose writers, shewing the moral tendency of their writings, and their beneficent influence on the ages. The lecturer briefly reviewed Addison, Stcele, and the humourists of Queen Anne's time, passing on to Sterne, Smollet, Fielding', and to the writers of the present century. The subiect was well treated, the lecturer shewing a very creditable acquaintance with English literature. His selections were chosen with much taste from Shakespeare, Milton, and Pope, and in the second part rroin Byron, Dickens, and Hood. " The quality of ?ilercy," from the Merchant of Venice"; " Vital Spark " from Pope; and one of Byron's Hebrew melodies, Swore given in a masterly manner. The extracts were introduced witii sketches of the circumstances which called them from the mind of the authors. Milton's thoughts on his b'indness, with a notice of the poet's personal affliction, and his chaste character were rendered with line appreciation. Several sketches were given from "Bleak House" and " Hard Times.'' in illustration of the pathetic genius of Dickens. The lecture con cluded with Hood's '"Bridge of Sighs." Much praise is due to the Tonic-Sol-fa choir, under Mr Charles Blomfteld, who came forward willingly with their series of eight sweet ballads. This choir has mnde ranch progress of late, and their several performances were really excellent, considering that-at the last moment the pianist, l\lr Butsohkow. disappointed the choir by send in? p. note at a quarter to eight, saying he could not come: he was otherwise outraged, he wa3 going to tne theatre. (Hisses.) Tho choir sang, "Awake, Sweet Love," "Can I forget the Valley," "Sweet and Low," "Softly fall the Shades of Kvening," and several other ballads, in a very effective style. At the close of the lecture, Mr Blac-kinan, who was in the chair, amused the audience with a series of anecdotes in connection with his visits to the homes of several of the characters delineated by Mr Searle in his interesting lecture.

NTnV WESLEYA.N CHURCH, ONEHUNGA. The opening tea-meeting of this new Church waa held last evening at Onehunga. The tea was laid out in the old chapel adjoining the new structure. There was a perfect crush at the tables, and we believe that three companies sat down to tea during the evening. 'J'ho trays were spread with very tempting viands. Long before the tea was over, the, new church was almost crowded for the after public meeting. When everything was ready, and the choir had arranged itself, the Key Mr Wai kin called for

a piece of music, which was responded to with good effect by the- singers. A Psalm was read, and the Rev W. J. Williams engaged in prayer. Mr Watkin said he had great pleasure in moving that C. J. Stone. Esq., preside over the meeting, which was acceded to. Tho Chair man made a short, but telling introductory speech: talcing a rapid survey of the past o!' Methodism in and around Auckland since 1811, and concluded by paying a high eulogy to the projectors of the new church, and urged them to still more effort for the future. Mr Fleming read the treasurer's statement, which shewed that the church had already cost about £591, and all was paid, save about .t'ltl. This an nouncement was received with cheers. Tho first speaker was the Rev John Warren, who gave an admirable speocli on finance, suggesting mea -ures to liquidate the debt. One of the fathers in VTesleyau Methodism, the Her. Thomas Buddie, was the next speaker, and his half sarcastic viva voce sketch of the new model minis!cr for the times, was iirst clias The so-called church of the present day longed for a stamp of men who could descant, if it were only for a few minutes, upon the philosophy of the age—preachers who had glove-like hands, and who parted their hair in the middle, and repeated their manuscript at tho mirror for hours together, getting it off, as a neat essay, while men and women were perishing without the camp. The sermon must be the model length,.just within a second of 20 minutes long, and it must be as harmonious as a flddlestrirg well tuned and without a jar. Theremust be a skilful utterance, and rounded periods, and a cough at the end of every sen tence to give room for internal applause. He must, if possibly, have a couple of letters (from some institution) after his name, although he may never have read a chapter in his own heart's history. He (the speaker) had no sympathy with such fiddling preaching, and by his physique (if not uttered), warned such embryos, to get out of the way, and not to frustrate God's design in the preaching of the Gospel. The Key. W. Tinsley made a splendid speech. The meeting closed with votes of thanks to the ladies, choir, and chairman.

ONEHUNGA VOLUNTEERS.

A meeting was held in the Choral Hall last night, convened by circular, to take proceedings for organising a volunteer corps for Onehunga, the election of Captain and Secretary, and other minor matters. Mr W. R. Willis was voted to the chair, and in a few remarks acquainted the meeting with the work before them. The meeting was very orderly throughout, with one exception—a young gentleman wishing to be elected Bomb-Maior, and showing oft", to the satisfaction of those present, his general abili ties. It was proposed by Mr Littledale, seconded by Mr Daley, that instead of forming an Engineer corps, as previously intended, we form (with the sanction of the Governor) a Rifle Volunteer corps—carried. Proposed by Mr Dore, seconded by Mr Hewitt, that it be called the O»ehunga Rifle Volunteers—carried. Pro posed by Mi- Dore, and seconded by Mr Chap man, that Mr G. Maurice O'ltorkc, M.H.R., be Captain—carried unanimously. Proposer.' by Mr Littledale. and seconded by Mr Lucas, that Mr J. Grade be Swetary— carried. The chair man thanked those present for their at tendance and called for the names of any wishing to ioin with those already enrolled. Seventeen fresh names were added to the list, making the number now on the book 51, which is considered very good for a start, it is expected that U) Otabuhu Volunteers belonging to Onehungawul be transferred in a short time, so that by Christmas we may boast of having 100 men, all staunch and true defenders of the Manukau.— COKUESPONDEXT.

THE OPERA.

"TRIAL BY JURY" AND "GENEVIEVE DX BRABANT" TO-XIGIIT.

Messrs Gilbert and Sullivan's amusing cantata " Trial by Jury," and Offenbach's well-knoAvn sparkling opera boutte " Genevicve de Brabant"' -will be produced this evening at the Theatre Roval and the great double bill will, doubtless, be effectual in iilling the house. j Tkose who have seen the performances iof the cantata by the Choral Society will wish to note the differ

ence between amateur and professional acting;, while many will go to take a lesson with a view to future representations. The opera is one in which Mdlle. Soldene especially shines. Her rendering of the I part of Drogan was one of the greatest hits this lady made in London. The performance last night was a repeti tion of that of Monday evening. There was another crowded house. Mdlle. Sol dene again met with an ovation for her splendid representation of the amorous Mdlle. Lange, and Miss Rose Stella main ; taincd the favourable impression she had ' created as Clairette. Miss Clara Yesey is : a young actress who will make a name for ; herself in time. Her well-cultivated voice and pleasing appearance and manner ought to make the road to fame easy to her. Mr Campbell ami Mr Farley as Ange Pitou and Larivandiere were well appre ciated, and Mr Marshall made a most laughable Lout-hard.

A REMINISCENCE OF THE OLD TIMES.

(To the Editor of Che Evkxing Star). Sik.—l am one of the old residents in Auck land since Nov. IS4O. I was present at the Auckland Institute at Dr Campbells lecture. Having a vivid recollection of some of the stir ring events in our infant settlement, I lind in my rough iournal jotted as follows; —In the month of January, ISil, our pettlemcnt was thrown into alarm by a boat-builder named Mcßae, who resided at Waiheke Island, living with a Maori wahine named Betty. She in formed him that a row had taken place at the Bay of Islands between the natives and pakehas, and that the Maoris were to come to Auckland to kill all. So he came and informed the magis trate, the late William Cornwailis Symonds, who called a muster of all the Europeans in the settlement, numbering only 97 in all, at the Government store, on the site now occupied bs' the General Post Office, and issued old flint muskets and cross belts, and 10 rounds of ball cartridKCs to all tit to carry them. Our com mander in Store Bay, now Commercial Bay. Queen-street, was Charles Terry Esq., F.R.S., who then resided in a tent under a large pohu tukawa tree where the New Zealand Jbank is. Our guard numbered 19 at this station. We were put on duty at 8 o'clock p.m. for I hour?, at the cliff near Hobson-street among the ti-tree and fern. One night we were warned to keep a good look-out, as the Maoris were expected. wh'-n about half past 8 o'cJock the late D. H. Heather, Mr Trimmer Frichild, and my humble self, heard some Maoris talking on the river. I related it to my comrades, and tired oil' my pistol. The others tired off their muskets. We then marched down to Store Bay, the place of rendezvous. The ladies and children were sent to the barracks, where there was a detachment of the 80th Regiment, under the command of Maior Bunbury, a jolly old officer of the old school. Happily it was a false alarm. It turned out to be a boat from Karangn. hape, belonging to Captain Symonds, with a raft of sawn timber. When the little schooner, the Russell, was opposite Store Bay, some Maoris on board gave a shout, and then went round to Official Bay, when some person fired oir a musket at Captain Symond's resi dence. Some person went down to the beach where Wynyard Pier was afterwards built, and fired at the boat. It was a great mercy that no person was hurt. I was informed that .some of the bullets went, through the bows of the boat. Joe Burn had charge of her, who was after wards executed for the murder of the Snow family, at the North .Shore. It was said that i some of the officials tired at the Government I horses nmong the |(lax bnshes, mistaking them I for Maoris, but I will not assert this as a fact. | Macrae died at the Thames Hospital in 1871. 'Ho was one of the lato Baron DeThierry's ; emigrants. Yours, Jamks GKOIiGE.

LINES.

Ox hearing Rev. C. M. Nelson's sermon on education, on .Sunday evening last, in which he depicted the true woman. (From the " Northern Advocate.") B* very careful how you choose a wife ; Your choice will much alfect your aft«T life ; Better to buy your bright eye as of old. Than \n*. a blear eye buy you with her gold. A tort une in her serves a better end Than fortune mith her, which she soon will spend. Find one that's young and handsome, always clean. And neatly dressed, although the dress be mean; One that can work and will work—wash her clothes. Make shirts, caps, frocks, and darn her hose. See tha-t intelligence is in her eyes, not highly learned, but naturally wise ; At church or meeting—where you dance or dine — Look round and say, "I see no sirl like mine." Withjauch ajwife you may.the world ijo through • lie all to her, she will be all to you.

SUPREME COURT.—This Day.

IN BANCO

(I)eforoMr Justice Gillies.)

FKASKK V. SIIKKA AND OTHERS.

Mr ltochfort for the plaintili, and Mr Ilesketh tor defendants.

The argument in demurrer in this case was resumed this morning. The plaintiff demurs to the defendant's plea to the declaration, which alleges that the defen dants illegally sold plaintiffs share in a certain whaling venture. The plea sets forth that the capital invested in the under taking was all lost at the time of the sale ; that nothing else could be done, and that vrhat was done was done for the best.

The cii.se has been before the Court some time. The argument was concluded this morn ing. Mr Hcskcth concluded his address in support of the demurrer. The defendants admitted tlmt there had been an irre gularity in the method of settling up the concern, but contended that there was no damage inflicted on the plaintiff, whose capital had been all lost before. Mr Rochfort, in a long argument, main tained that the plea could not be enter tained. He argued that it was rather an aggravation of the otlV-nce oomraittud by selling plaintiff's property. Ho denied that there was any necessity for the sale, for although the actual cash might have been altogether spent, the credit of the parties remained. £(JOO worth of bills should have been used until an order of the Court was obtained for winding up the confedera tion. As it was, the defendants had sold £1,000 worth of property, aud £600 in hills for £350, and instead of entering a full defence they simply pleaded that they hud resolved to do it, and they did it. His Honor pointed out that the partners were not bound to invest a shilling more than their agreement bound them to. At the conclusion of Mr Rochfort's address His Honor reserved judgement till next Court day.

APPLICATION. Mr ltochfort now made an application arising out of the above case, for a decree against Mr James Macfarlane, one of the defendants, who had failed to answer the declaration within tho specified time. His Honor said he believed it was admitted that Mr Macfarlane had not been served with the amended declaration. That being so, he did not see how the Court could grant a decree. Mr Pochfort said, with his Honor's per mission he would address the Court on the question ofc the amended declaration. The learned Council then at great length went into the practice of the English Courts with regard to amending bills. His Honor said it was immaterial what might be the practice of the Court of Chancery. They had their own rules to guide them. Mr Rochfort : What I want to shew is that there can be ne such thing as two bills in a case. When an amendment is made the bill be comes the "original and amended bill" not " bills." His Honor There are no such things as bills at all, they are declarations. Mr Rochfort gave further particulars of the procedure in preparing bills or declara tions.

His Honor,after listening patiently for an hour, was fairly tired out and exclaimed, " Pray,Mr Roehfort,do spare us any more j historical sketches. There is important business waitiug, and you will oblige me by not introducing any extraneous matter."' ' Mr Hesketh said he should take it as a preliminary objection to the motion being made by Mr llochfort, that upon affidavits tiled in Court, an amended declaration had been made, and had not been served jixpon the defendant. Mr llochfort resumed his address, but His Honor sifter same time said it was plain that the preliminary objection must be fatal to the application. He was surprised to hear the learned counsel arguing against such a ' well-known rale of the Court. *

Mr Rochfort said lie would not make a motion, he would put forward what he had said as suggestions. Mr Hesketh said Mr Jtochfort should either ask leave to withdraw, or else press his motion, which had been made once he fore, and withdrawn.

His Honor said lie should refuse the mo tion with costs. By agreements these were fixed at £3 3s The Court then adjourned.

AUCKLAND STOCK AND MINING ASSOCIATION.

Bank of New Zealand—Sellers, £22. Thames Gas—Buyers, 28p 6d. South British Insurance (new) —Sellers, 80s. National Insurance—3is 6d, Union Sash and Door Co.—Buyers, £10 10s. Do. (new) —Buyers, £5 5s 6d. lied Queen—2s 9d ; buyers, 2s 6d ; sellers, 3s. Caledonian—(dble) 70s. City of London—Us; sellerrs, 15s. Moanatairi—£B los to £9; buyers, £8 10s ; sellers, £8 15s. Cure—Sellers, IDs.

Waitekauri—l4s 6d : sellers, 13s 61. Alburnia—£6 10s to £7 ICs ; buyers, £6 2s Cd ; sellers, £7. Tokatea—Ss ; sellers, 8s 6d. Kuranui Hill —235. Piako—l6s, IBs; sellers, los. Harbour View—Sellers, ss.

JOSEPH NEWMAN, Chairman,

THE TRIAL OF BRADLAUGH AND ANNIE BESANT.

RITUALISTIC INDECEN CV.

OUR London correspondent writes :—"We have had a couple of .sensations this month which have furnished spice enough for any taste. I refer to the trial of Charles Brad laugh and Annie Besant for the publication of the " Fruits of Philosophy," and the ex posure in the House of Lords of the manual of the confessional used by the confraternity of the Holy Cross, the ritualistic guild of the Church of England. The "Fruits of Philosophy" is a sixpenny pamphlet, pur porting to have been written by an Ameri can doctor many years ago, with the view of pointing out to the poorer classes the best methods of avoiding the infliction of numerous children. The work enters into details which can scarcely be regarded as edifying reading outside the Avails of a School of Surgery. You may easily imagine the p-obable consequences of a thing of this kind being made accessible to every boy and girl in England, and the Govern ment undertook the prosecution of the publishers, who were Charles Brndlavgh, a clever but unscrupulous literary ruffian, and his partner in dirt and blackguardism—Mir Annie Besant. The defence was that the work was of n scientific nature, and not half so immoral as plenty of other surgical books, «r even school bookK, amongst which was mentioned " Carpenter's Phifiiology," which is, of course, a recognised primer in every high-class ladies'school. Mrs Besant undertook her own case, and conducted it most ably, maintaining that the book was calculated to prevent an immense amount of misery among the poor, who could not maintain large families, and female wit nesses were called, who declared they saw nothing improper in the liook. The jury had been supplied with a copy, and were able to judge for themselves, and they returned a verdict of not guilty. Hav ing seen the book, f must nay that I think there was no other course before them. The great oflence was publishing'it at a low price, and so bringing the work within the reach of the young. The consequence of the prosecution h;is been, however, to give the work tremendous notoriety and although its sale is forbidden, fellows run up to you all the day long, mid sing out xoffo vocr, " Fruits of Philosophy, sir, original edition, only sixpence, sale illegal, sir." The other book, attention to which was willed the other night in' the Lords, and which was characterised by the Archbishop ot Canter bury as "obscene," can be nothing short of bestial. It professes to be a guide for the confessor, and gives the framework of a system of questions to be asked (of women and children principally) in auricular confession, by clerjjy of the Churcli of England who belong to the Guild for which the book is privately printed. The book is most difficult to get hold of, l>ec-anpe of course it is only intended for the hands of the Holy Cross Brotherhood, but I hare been permitted to see it, and I Bend you by book post some printed extracts, which will give you an idea of the filth it contains. It revels in dirt, and prescribes for its disciples the ino"«t cunning methods of penetrat ing the innermost arcana of married life,* and for suggesting to pure minded girls and children the most sensual and debasing ideas. The nation i.s very much excited alnmt the matter, and it is not improbable that a prosecution will be initiator! by the Govern ment. In the meantime Mr Maehonochie, Mr Tooth, and such iike persons who have mistaken their (Milling, and are unfit to be brought into contact with virtuous English families, hold up their heads unabashed and are regarded as martyrs. " Blessed arc the pure in heart " said some one a couple of thousand years ago. "With regard to the others F think they are referred to as being " without, among the d< igs."—l Jk E X N ST() XE.

Regarding the theatre services on Sunday evenings," we are requested to say that regular church attenders are not wanted, and the promoters would esteem it a favour if they would not come.

THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 1877.



mo BOOTMAKERS.—Wanted, a lirst -8_ class Hand. —Apply at once to W. Kincaid and Co., the "Pantheon," itiC, Queen-street. DRESSMAKER,— Wanted, a first-class Dressmaker ; no other need apply. High salary and a permanency. References required. —Apply by letter to A.Z., STAB office. TT7ANTED, 60 First-class Pick and » V Shovel Men.—Apply at once to J. Dcmpsey, Contractor. WANTED to Rent, a comfortable three or four-roomed Cottage, Newton Road preferred. -Address "Jason," Eden Terrace Post-office. WANTED to Rent, or Purchase, a Shop on the Queen-street Wharf.— State price, &c, to A.8.C., this office. WANTED, a good General Servant, who thoroughly understands Cooking; Good Wages Given.—Robert Oram, Prince Arthur Hotel. Hobson-street. WANTED, to sell a good Five-roomed Cottage—a bargain—within 10 minutes walk of Queen-street.— R. Laing, Rope Maker, Picton-street, Ponsonby Road. WANTED, a respectable middle-aged Woman, as Housekeeper; references required.—Apply at this office. WANTED, a first-class Barmaid.— Waifeemata Hotel. WANTED, a man to make himself generally useful; must be able to milk. —Wa'temata Hotel. WANTED to Sell, a Large Glass Case, i feet i inches long, only 25s ; also a Brass Plate for 10s, with Educational House for Young Ladie3 on it.—W. H. Dampier, Victcria street. WANTED, a Laundress used at and capable to dress Ne\r White and Coloured Shirts.—Apply, with sample, No. 34, Shortland-street. WANTED, several good General Ser vants and Housekcepei-.—E. Henry's Registry. Shortla-nd-street. WANTED, a good General Servant; references required, — Apply New market Hotel. WANTED, a General Servant, must be good cook and laundress.—Apply to Mrs. Kenderdine, Eden-street. ANTED Employment, by the day or job, by an experienced Female Cook and Confectioner.—E. Henry's Registry, Short land-street. ANTED, a respectable Girl tor the country—North—from 16 to 20, to make herself generally useful in a small family ; to engage for six or twelve months. Must be a steady girl.—Apply to Mrs Kelly, Symonds street, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.iru "VSTEEKLY Accounts same price as V' t cash.—E. Wood, Synionda-street. WANTED, a. Ntirsegirl; references will be required.—Mrs Edwin Hesketh, Epsom. "VISTAN TED to Rent, by a young married TV couple, a detached three or four-roomed Cottage.—Address, stating particulars, U.S.. Suur office,



WANTED, an Assistant Waiter at the Occidental Hotel. ANTED, Music Pupils by a youny lady. Terms, one guinea per quarter.— Address A.13., Star office. WANTED to Sell, lire acres oFLand for £70, with use of Cattle Run. Lake Road, half-mile from the Flagstaff Hill, 7s. 6d, per week.—Apply this office. WANTED, Apprentices ; also, an Improver to the Dressmaking.—Miss Henderson, Drake-street. WANTED,lTGenel^fServant.— Apply to Mr. Reynolds, next Reid's Store, Kyber Pass Koad. WANTED, two o-ood Butchers.—Ap ply A. Dornwell. WANTE D.— Wanted a respectable Boy about 15. one who can milk pre ferred.—M. Jones and Co.'s Auction Mart. ANTED, to borrow Money on luir niture. Good interest- -A.X., office this paper. WANTED, for Gisooime, a Junior Draper's assistant, having a knowledge of Maori.—Arch. Clark and .Sons. WANTED, for Gisborne, a iir.st-elass General Servant; must be a good cook. —Mre.JStewart, Albert Hotel. WANTED, a thoroughly competent Grocer to take charge of an entablish ment; must be a good counter hand ; seuurity reqnired.—C. Burton, Confectioner, Queen stroot WANTED^NOWN, that the Latest Novelty in Kid Gloves, double-buttoned and embroidered, stitched in black, coloured and light fancys, ut 2s. Cd. per pair, at Bennett's Drapery Warehouse, Queen-street. "\)S7"A NTE D, a General Servant.—Apply tt Mrs. Sloman. top of Grafton Road, third house below Wesleyan Chapel. WANT ED KNOWN.—Bakers'" Peels and Rods complete, 3s. Cd. each.—Adam Laybourn, Fort-stt-ect. ANTE!) to Sell (cheap), the Yacht •Mystery,' coppered and copper fas tened, and well found in every respect. Winner of Regattas 1875 and 1877 Apply this office. WANTED, a Man and his Wife; must thoroughly understand farming ; a per manent situation; good references required.— Apply, between the hours of 8 and 9 a.m., to R. Monk, Sash and Door Factory, Mechanics' Bay. WANTED, by a respectable married Woman, who has lost her baby, an infant to nurse ; milk a week old.—Mrs. Henry, Registry Ofliee. WAN TED,~a~Younj^Man to "look after a small farm.—Apply R. and R. Duder. WANTED, a Shirt-box Maker. - Apply Mr. E. J. Clark. / Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co. g WANTED to Soli, 19 Fowls good layers ; 7 Ducks, good Rind, all laying. —For address apply Star oriice. WANTED, a strong Boy to milk and make himself generally useful.—Apply at this office. WANTED to Purchase, Empty Sacks, any quantity; must be good and sound. —R, Baird, Victoria-street. WANTED KnoAvn, that Cook's 'Bus leaves the Greyhound Hotel for Onc hunga at 9.15 a.m., and 3.15 p.m. Leaves One hunga at 10.50 a.m., and 5 p.m. Sundays, same time. 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. —Oltice: No. 11, Insurance Buildings, Auckland. WANTED KNOWN—MUFFINS M ! MUFFINS! MUFFINS !-E. H. PERCY begs to inform his frienda and the public gene rally that lie lias commenced Business in the above line at his late Premises, Lome-street Bakery, iind 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, Men's Handsome Strong Leather Satchels reduced to 3s 6d, worth double the money; Handsome two blade Penknives, Is; Darning Needles, 25 for 2d ; Wide Lace, Id per yard; lot of Ribbon, Id per yard; Ribbon Velvet. 18 yards for is; Poll Combs, Id ; a few Men's Hats left. Is, Is Cd, and 2s; a few Books cheap; Note Paper, unruled, 2d per quire; Ruled ditto, id: Envelopes. 25 for 3d; Children's Hair Nets, Cd ; Men's Superior Socks, (id; Women's Stockings, (id; Slate Pen cils, !)d per 100 : Lead Pencils, Gd per don. ; Pen holders, Id per doz.: Long Leather Laces, with tags. 2d per doz. ; Handy Shovels, Gd each.—W. IT. Dumpier, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson troet. WANTED to SELL, cheap, 60 sets ot .1 ugs, 3s per set: Plates, 3d, -id, and Cd ; Picture Plates, 4d each, 3s Cd per^.ozen ; Yellow Pie Dishes, large. Is Cd ami 2s ; Chambers, from Is 3d to 2s Gd ; Wood Matches, 2M per dozen, G dozen for Is: Scotch Mixtures. 3d per Ib. tin ; Children's Leather Lace Hoots. C to f), only Is Cd. 10 to 13 size, 5s ; Boys" Bluchers, 1 to 3. only 63 Cd ; Men's Slippers, 2s Cd and 3s per pair : Men's Strong Bluchers, 8s: a few pairs of Men's Side springs. Is Gd, 5s (id, and Cs Cd; Boys' Nailed Boots, 10 to 13, as 9d; Ladies' Kid Hoots, Gs Cd and 7s Gd ; a few pairs of Women's Sidespring Leather Boots, Is Gd ; Spectacles. Is: Spectacle cases, fkl and !)d ; small bottles of Salad Oil, Id ; Lot of Ladies' Black Hats, 1/2 each; Children's Gloves. 3d. pair ; Children's Garters, 3d. to 4d. pair ; Fancy Cat and Dog Collars, only 3d.; English Kits, od., 1/, 1/3, and 1/6: small Tea trays, 2/ set of 3; Crochet Cotton, 2 7 box ; Lot. of Artificial Flowers, at2d each : Maltese Lace from Is to 3s Gd yard ; 170 Pins in a packet, Cd Mouse Traps, 2d each, Is 3d per dozen.—H. Watts, Pitt-street. Carpenters Rules, from !lc to Is lid each ; small Rules, 3d each ; Bonnet Shapes, must be sold, only 2d each ; Bead Trimmings, Is 3d yard. WANTED, Purchasers for the Mlowin Cheap Goods, for Casli :— Superior Eleme Raisins, £>■'.■ d per lb. : Hobart Town Jam, 8d per tin : lib. tin Fresh Lobsters. lOd ; Salmon, Is; Rice, 3.U1: Apples, 2d lb.: the celebrated Duchess of "Edinburgh Sauce, only Cd per bottle; good Pickles, from (irl per bottles. Terms, strictly Cash.—A. E. Collins, Wellington-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 lew price of 6d. 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., Gd., and 9d. each. —W. H. DAMPIER, Victoria-street, corner of Hobson-street. ANTED KNOWN, Mrs. 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. WANTED Known, that p. Goldie is prepared to supply all kinds of Tinibe 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, Cua torn-house-street. fi HEAT ZTLEjA R ING — OF — WINTER STOCK. t& LIMITED TO FOUR WEEKS ONLY ! A. LINABURY & CO., 204 & 20G, 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 kepi this Popular Establishment, the public may rest assiu-ed in getting the Best of Everything at and Under Wholesale Prices !! 1 The STOCK consist* of every description of DRAPERY r GOODS in SILKS, SHAWLS, MANTLES DRESS MATERIALS, BLANKETS HOSIERY, MILLINERY LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S UNDEB CLOTHING CLOTHING, FANCY GOODS, &C. Dressmaking ox the Premises. Country Orders carefully and promtly executed. Comparison Invited. THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST!! I A X I N ABU R V & |HO, Ao JU Vy 204 &S2OG, QUEEN-STREET. WATWE R A(H O T SPRINGS". HOTEL. The Manager of this establishment begs to announce that on and after Ist May proximo, the Charges will be Reduced to— Ist Class, £2 10s. per weok, or Ss. por day. nd Class, £110s. „ 3s. „ Waiwera, 21st April, 1877



WATEB SUPPLY AT RAILWAY WHARF. Town Clerk's Office, August 2?, 1877. Nofic« is hereby sit-'en that, on and after SATURDAY,- 23th instant,- Supplies of Fresh Water mar be obtained itt this Wharf. ' Application to be Wade to Cap-tain Neariag, Railway Wharf Iron Store;' or' at the Water works Office, Queen-street. F. A. PHILIPS, i'o\7n Cierk.- LOST,- to-day, in Queen-street, a small Gold Locket. Finder please return same to Mrs. Dance, Upper Queen-street1.- opposite | Army and- N avy Hotel. LOST, a Brass Lock and two IvcVf. The Under will oblige by lea^lngili a.t'Mr'.- Holmes' All Sorts Store, or Star Office. LOST, between Mount Hobson and Eemuora, a Gentleman's Umbrella.- The linder will oblige by leaving it at Mr Bishop's; Painter, Newmarket. PEOPLE who Pay Ca«li slimtltrßuy at' K. Wood's, Symonds-street. MR. jflToSE.—Please call at this office for letter and paper. I WILL NOT be responsible for any Debts or any other business transacted by my wife, Hannah Jenkins, in ray name from this date.—JOSEPH JENKINS. * AUCK LA N D ARTILLERY W-JT3L VOLUNTEERS. " The Battery and Band will assemble at the Drill-shed, TO-MORROW (Thursday) EVEN ING, the 23rd instant, at 7.30, for Monthly In ! spection. Uniform—Full dress, with arms and accoutrements. Business of importance after the insoection. J. HERBERT BURNS, Captain Commanding. -jVT IKON LiUH T HORSE. Troopers will Muster, dismounted, at the Fire bell, Queen-street, THIS EVENING, at 7 o'clock sharp, to proceed to Otahuhu. Business of importance. ALFRED E. ISAACS, Captain Commanding. GOOD Sitting and Bed-rooms vacant at Braughton Hall, Parnell Rise. SUPERIOR Accommodation for a Lady and Gentleman; and two Single Gentle men, with bed and sitting rooms, at Alma Villa, Chapel-street south, opposite Colonel Haultain's. im or is a IT e^ The WAITEKAURIPOST-OFFICE STORE, with Bakery and Butchering Business com bined. Splendid opportunity for a man with small means to start in a rapidly rising locality. MAGUIIIE & SNOD&RASS, Waitekariu, Ohinerauri; Or, Office of this paper. N.B.— Weekly takings from £50 to £70; stock and Packhorses to be taken at a valuation. Business is a nice compact one, all conducted under one roof, and the Packing Business itself alone is very profitable. In summer the busi ness will, in all probability, boa very lucrative one, and press of other business is the only reason for clearing out. Price, £210 cash. J£SJ>l\to £1000 LENT, on Building c%&/ /W \j Society principles or on any terms to suit borrowers.—C. Williamson, Estate Agent, Vulcan Lane. "Mortgages and Loans negotiated. O^A CASH, Balance by Weekly Payments c& I " as agreed—Nine-roomed House, suit able for Boarding-House or Family Residence, ten minutes' walk from Queen-street.— S. Vailo, House and Laud Agent, Shortland-strcet, next the Post-oliice. iniOß SALE, a six-roomed House and .Jj 31 acre« of Land, the greater part in grass, with orchard, outhouses, &c, with three parts water frontage. This is a most desirable pro perty ; the price low. It has many recommenda tions, being close to the city.—H. Partington, Stichbnry's Buildings. q T J c E. For Immediate Sale, 413 acres of Choice Land, within three-quarters of a mile from Hclensville Railway Station ; 200 acres of it is well Sheltered, adapted for gardens or orchards; 100 acres is covered 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. Aitkcn, Land Agent. BOOT AND SHOE TRADE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PERSON OF MODERATE MEANS. FOR SALE— The Lease, Fixtures, and Good will of that, Centrally-situated SHO* J, Queen street, junction of Grey-street, in consequence of retiring from the Retail Trade. Apply to GEORGE HEMUS, Excelsior Factory, Auckland. RC. G R E~E~N W O O I). ■» FOR SALE, a Payable Grocery Business in a leading thoroughfare; premises new; rent nominal; five years' lease; stock and fixtures. £250 (a great bargain). Also, A Small First-class Business (Grocery) at a low rental, 30s. per week ; stock, good-will, &c, about £00. Also, A Country Store, with Post-office (paid by j Government), with threc-roompd House and four acres rich volcanic soil, freehold, close to a Station, rapidly rising district. Price for the lot, only £2(50. Terms easy. R. C. GREENWOOD, AUCTIOXEKR AND COMMISSION AGENT, ' Corner Shortland and Queen-streets. £1 *i A —SUBURBAN BUILDING SITE ;.Ovi of 2 acres; easy distance; com mands a view of surpassing beauty, which can not be built out.—S. Vaile, Land Agent. i FOR SALE, a good 4-roomed Cottage, near the Junction, freehold—Apply 11, Grey-street. FOR BALE, cheap, and on easy terms, a Brick Warehouse in the best part of High-street.—S. Vaile, House and Land Agent. OR SALE. 97 acres situated 12 miles from Auckland by a good road, and ad mirably adapted for a Dairy Farm. The whole is fenced, and there is a three-roomed House and large shed, &c, on the ground.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next thei Post-ofliee. 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 large vats and accommodation. —Apply to W. AITKTCN, Land Agent. 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, Cooperage, Iron Foundry, &c. Price, £390.—5. Vaile. House and Land Agent, Shoi't and-street, next the Post-office. OR SALE, 90 acres of Land, admirably adapted for the site of a manufactory, or : for a pig and poultry farm. The whole of the purchase money can remain at 6 per cent.; 8 miles from Auckland, by a good road.—S. Vaile, Land and Estate Agent, Shortland-street, next the Post-office. -B~i> SHILLINGS PER WEEK.—Pretty 8 /V Five-roomed House, with allotment, 66 x 105, tank, &c, &c. £150 can remain on mortgage ; balance by weekly payments of 12s. —S- Vaile, House and Land Agent, Shortland street, next the Post-office. TO LET, at Mount St. John, a comfortable family Residence.—John Hancock, United Service Hotel, Queen street. 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. rpO LET, a House in Alten Road.— I Apply to Jno. Kirkwood. mo CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. TO LET, the ELLERSLIE QUARRY, situated at the Ellerslie Statical. A branch line of rails connect it with the. main line, and there are about 500 yards of stone already quarried. For particulars apply to JAMES A. BROWN, Ellerslie Hotel. IF A. C. J. don't call at "his former lodgings, Vincent-street, within three days from this date, and pay what he owes, the books he left will be sold to defray his expences. —August 21, IST7. !\TEW ZEALAND GENERAL COM JJi MISSION AGENCY, Noegrove Buildings, Clark's Place BISHOPSGATE-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 aud the public, generally that he has commenced business at the above address, under the style of WILLIAM ASHBY & CO., as General, Shipping axe Insurance Agents. From long experience acquired of the local wants of the Colony, and the London Markets, the firm are in a positior to ofter special advantages to Colonists in then business relations with Great Britain, and iron: their intimate knowledge of the requirements ot passengers on a long voyage, orders entrusted to their care will receive their very best atteu tion. London, November 16, 1576.



GAZETTE IN BANKRUPTCY. T N BANKRUPTCY. 1a TUB SUPREME COURT OF NEW ZEA LAND, NORTHERN DISTRICT. In-the matter of "The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876," and in the Bankruptcy of Bekniiakdt iiKW and Nathan Gold water, both of the City of Auckland, in the Provincial District of Auckland, m the Colony of New Zealand, Clothiers, lately trading in co-partnership under the style or firm of "Levy and Gold water." 1$ ib-tiereby notified that at a First Meeting of the Creditors of the said Bernhardt Levy and Nathan Gold water, held in the Supreme Court i House. Auckland, on Monday, the 20th day of ! August, 1577, at the hour of 12 o'clock noon. I Thomas Macft'arlane, of the City of Auckland ' aforesaid, Certificated Accountant in Bank ruptcy, was elected Creditors' Trustee of the property of the above-named Bernhardt Levy and Nathan Goldwatcr: and that the said Thonias Macrtarlane has intimated to the Registrar, in -writing, his acceptance of the said appointment, uated, at, Auckland, this 20th day of August, H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. Eliott Mkykr, 28, Shortland-strect. Auckland. Solicitors for the Debtors. T N BANKRUPTCY- In the matter of " The Debtors and Creditors Act, 1576," and in the Bankruptcy of Alfred Durham, a Debtor. Notice is hereby given that Alfred Durham, of New North Road, in the Suburbs of Auckland, Contractor, has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with. his Creditors. The First Meeting of Creditors to be held at the Supreme Court Buildings, Auckland, on TUESDAY, the 28th day of August, 1877, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated, at Auckland, this 22nd day of August, 1877. H. WILLIAMSON, Deputy Registrar. W. H. COXN'KLL, Vulcan Lane, Auckland, Solicitor for the Debtor. ■JY|" OANAT AI RI GOLD MINING """ COMPANY (REGISTERED). The Registers will be Closed from noon on MONDAY, the 20th instant, till noon on FRI DAY, the 2±th instant, when a DIVIDEND of FIVE SHILLINGS per Share will bo payable at the Company's Office, Shortland-street. F. A. WHITE, Manager. "H Auckland, 20th August, 1577. IVT E W ZEAL AN D RAILWAYS. KAIPARA-PUNIU RAILWAY. Newcastle - Ohaupo Contract, Per manent Way, &,c. LENGTH ABOUT 19 MILES 60 CHAINS. Public Works Office, Wellington, 13th August, 1877. Written Tenders will be received at this office up to noon on WEDNESDAY, the 12th Septem ber, 1877, for the above contract. They must be addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Wellington, and marked outside " Ten der for Newcastle Ohaupo Contract (Permanent Way, &c.) Plans and specifications may be seen at the Public Works Offices, Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin. Tele graphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders in due form are lodged at a District or Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour, and accompanied by a cheque on some bank in the town where the tender is lodged; such cheque to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty-one days, and to be in favour of the Receiver- Ge'-eral's Deposit Account cnlr, and not to bearer or order. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. By command. JOHN CARRUTHERS, Engineor-in-Chief. FOR SALE, BY TENDER, A GROCERY AND DRAPERY BUSINESS. Tenders will be received np to the 27th inst. for the PURCHASE of the STOCK-IN-TRADE, BOOK DEBTS, and GOODWILL of Business in the Estate of Hugh Gamble McCrka. Also, LEASE of SHOP and DWELLING, corner of Wellington and Hobson-streets. Auckland. Full particulars can be obtained by applying to G. W. OWEN & CO., Fort-street, Auckland. TENDERS wanted for Repairs to schooner Kate McGregor, Specifications and all information to be obtained from D. H. Mclvenzie, Customhouse-street. fTIENDEJRS are invited for the Purchase -*- of the A.S.P. Co.'s steamers SOUTHERN CROSS, PRETTY JANE, STAR OF THE 0 SOUTH, To be sent in any time on or before September Ist, 1877, addressed to the Directors A.S.P. Com pany. Every information will be given by the Manager on application. Tenders will be received for the Steamers as one lot or separately. WILLIAM LODDER, Manager and Engineer A.S.P. Co. TO BUILDERS. ! The time for Receiving Tenders for Villa Residence, at the Pah Farm, is EXTENDED to noon on THURSDAY, the 23rd instant. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. EDWARD MAHONEY, Architect. nnT c Si d c" r s. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up till SATURDAY, Bth September, for the erection of a Catholic Church at Cambridge, Waikato. Plans maybe seen in Auckland at the office of Mr. Mahoney, Architect, until Friday, the 24th instant; at Hamilton, at the Rev. Father Golden's, from August 25th to the 31st; and at Cambridge, at the office of the undersigned, from September Ist to date of opening. D. RICHARDSON, Engineer and Architect, Cambridge. m O BUILDERS. Tenders will be received up to noon on Saturday, the Ist September, for the erection of a Church at Dargaville, Northern Wairoa. Plans, &c, at my office, Queen-street. Copies of Plans, &c, at the Store of Messrs E. Mitchelson & Co.. Dargaville. EDWARD MAHONEY. Architect. PONSONBY and or Dedvrood Highway- District. —Applications for the appoint ! ment of Collector of Rates (stating terms) for i the above District, will be received until noon i of Saturday, the 25th August instant, at the office of the Secretary, 21 and 26, Shortland-st. By order of the Board, Geo. W. Jones, Secretary. ttam'i l ton, waikato. : "*"" SANDES & CO., CHEMISTS AND DRUGGISTS, Have always on Stock a complete assortment of Drugs, ; Chemicals, | Perfumery, j Toilet Requisites, I Horse and Cattle Medicines,. ; &c, &c.; &c. '. Stationery, Tobacco, Cut Tobacco, Fane}; Goods, &c., in endless variety. j j 82T Agent: Auckland Evsxiivs Star. \i ~i FULLY - QUALIFIED ENGLISH L jHSI SURGEON, married, age 52, just arrived, i desires to establish a Practice in an Up-country c District, where a sum to cover moderate cx l peKses would bi guavwuceod; 20 years' profes -3 sional experience neaj London.—Address, 1 DR.. BUTLER, Cambridge House, Taranaki-street, Wellington.,